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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AND-SPECIALTIES-- Qa. 3 DONALD’s ELMIRA ASPARAGUS. OR years the city of Elmira, New York, has had the reputation of having on sale the finest and largest asparagus grown in the State. This asparagus has at- tracted much attention from dealers aud com- mission merchants generally throughout the State, all anxious to getit. Upon inquiry we found that it was grown entirely by one promi- nent market gardener, Mr. A. Donald, who had become so noted as an asparagus grower, that the Rural New Yorker gave a full and very interesting account of his methods of growing » and selling. He always realized handsome prices, and yet, although a large grower, was unable tosupply half the demand. Mr. Donald is an old customer of ours, and by paying a high price, we induced him three years ago to save some seed from one of his choicest beds, from which seed we have grown and offer for sale splendid and strong one and two-year-old roots. The color of this asparagus is notably different from either the famous Barr’s Phila- delphia Mammoth or Palmetto, while the stalks are more tender and succulent. Its mammoth size can be realized from the fact that whole crops will average four pounds weight to the bunch of twelve stalks, and, as will be seen by the accompanying engraving from a photo- ' graph of an average bunch, measure sixteen inches in length On account of its great size, the cutting and bunching requires much less labor than with other varieties. While the expense of marketing is thus lessened, it always commands a fancy price. Mr. Donald has been offered fifty cents a pound for his aspara- gus to ship to New York City, but the dealers in Elmira would not allow him to ship it even at such figures. Prices of seed: Pkt., Ioc.; 0z., 20c.; 4 lb., 60c.; 1b., $2.00; 5 lbs. and over, $1.75 per lb. DONALD'S ELMIRA ASPARAGUS. PHOTO- GRAPH OF AN AVERAGE BUNCH WEIGH- ING 4 LBS., HEIGHT 16 INCHES. Donald's Elmira Asparagus Roots, land 2 years old. Grown from seed saved by Mr. Donald on one of his choicest beds. 1-year-old, $1.25 per 100 (by mail, post-paid, $1.50 per 100), $7.00 per ooo; 2-year-old, $1.50 per 100, $9.00 per 1000. 500 roots furnished at I000 rates. PHOTOGRAPH OF OUR CROP OF ONE-YEAR-OLD ROOTS, DONALD’S ELMIRA ASPARAGUS, 4 .. .,<@ JOHNSON - & - STOKES - PHILADELPHIA -@. . , , PHOTOGRAPH OF AN AVERAGE SINGLE BUSH OF DREER’S BUSH LIMA BEAN, TAKEN FROM OUR FIELD AT FLORACROFT. DREER’S BUSH LARGE LIMA BEAN. The Best of All the Dwarf or Bush Limas. See Testimonials, page 29. HIS remarkable bush bean has been widely grown during the past two seasons, and has fully sus- tained our claim made in first offering it, to be the very best of the new race of Bush Limas. It possesses all the good qualities of the Dreer’s Improved Large Lima, which has long been admitted the best in quality of the Pole Limas. The Dreer’s Bush Lima is of true bushy habit, growing vigorously from one and a half to two feet high, and showing no disposition whatever torun. It produces pods in great abundance, one hundred and eighty-five having been counted onasingle plant. It requires no poles or stakes. The beans grow close together, three, four, and some- times five in a pod, and are very thick, sweet and succulent. It ripens fully fez days earlier than any of the Pole Limas. It has created a decided sensation wherever grown. Large pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts., 25¢.; pint, 4oc.; qt., 80c., post-paid. Peck, $4.50, by freight or express. BURPEE’S BUSH LIMA BEAN. This new bean was first introduced in 1890, and being extensively advertised, was sold at the fabulous price of 75 cents per packet of four beans. It is the true Bush form of the old Large Lima Pole Bean. It grows vigorously to a height of eighteen to twenty inches, forming a circular bush two to two and a half feet in diameter, yielding from fifty to one hundred and fifty fine pods similar to those grown on the Large White Lima Pole Bean. Large pkt., Ioc.; 3 pkts., 25 cts.; pint, 4oc.; qt, 75c., post-paid Peck, $4.25, by freight or express. JACKSON WONDER DWARF LIMA BEAN. This new Bush Lima Bean originated in Georgia. It grows from eighteen to thirty inches high, and might be termed a combination bean, as the pods when quite young may be used as snap beans, and after they become filled, shelled and used as Lima Beans. It is zmmensely productive, with broad, flat pods, containing three to four variegated flat beans, similar in shape to the well-known Small Lima or Sewee. Pkt., Ioc.; pint, 4oc.; qt., 75c. SPECIAL OFFER: THREE 25C We will send, postage paid, one large packet each of the above three new varieties KINDS Bush Lima Beans for only 25c. PHOTOGRAPH OF AVERAGE SPECIMENS OF RUBICON HALF-LONG CARROT. RUBICON CARROT growing for seed. Photographed in blossom. a splendid sort, however, for growing outside at any season of the year, being a wonder- fully heavy cropper on any kind of soil, and highly nutritious for stock feeding. It is without neck, and the crown is hollow. It grows well under the ground, which prevents it from becoming sunburnt—a very important feature. Many leading gardeners and farmers are now planting the Rubicon to the exclusion Ofjallothers!) | Pkt, 10ci; (oz., 15¢e5) 34 lb:., 35c:; lb., $1.25 ; 2 lbs., $2.25. NEW BEET, THE CRIMSON CHIEF. This New Beet was originated by a success- ful Philadelphia market gardener, who had kept it entirely in his own hands, until we secured his entire stock of seed, two years ago. The Crimson Chief is the handsomest in form and best in quality of any Deep Blood Turnip Beet ever seen in Philadelphia markets. Although moderately early, it is not the earliest. From the hundreds of favorable reports re- ceived from those who planted it last season, on our recommendation, it has many import- ant advantages over all known varieties, which will rapidly popularize it as the very best for summer, autumn and wiuter use, for both mar- ket and private planters Pkt., 10c.; oz., 20¢.; ¥f |b., 50¢.; Ib.. $1.50. NEW RUBICON HALF-LONG CARROT. In the Rubicon we have an entirely dis- tinct American Carrot. It is the best in shape, and its deep red orange colored flesh is the finest in quality of all. The strain was selected and perfected by a well-known market gar- dener of Connecticut, under whose care the carrots attained such uniform shape that they are almost exact duplicates of each other. It is earlier than the Danvers, about the same length, but larger, thicker and more productive; the leaves are shorter and finer. These features adapt it extremely well for early forcing. Itis 6 ... £@* JOHNSON -&- STOKES - PHILADELPHIA - 6. eee S = = 3 & e 5) . 2 a ay 3 ~ 4 3 & : 5 ° c e 5 = ve JOHNSON GS STOKES’ EARLIEST CABBAGE. This remarkably successful variety is now in the eighth year of its great popularity, and is to-day more largely planted by both private and market gardeners than any other first early cabbage known. All agree in pronouncing it the best and most profitable cabbage they have ever grown. It gives every market man who plants it complete control of the early markets, and is the first good cab- bage on the table of the family gardener ; ten days earlier than Early Jersey Wakefield. It is unsur- passed in fine quality, great beauty and vigor of growth. ‘he heads are slightly conical, remarkably large, solid and uniform in growth, and very handsome in appearance. Pkt., TOC.; OZ., 40C.; 2 Oz., 75c.; % lb., $1.25; 1b., $4.00, post-paid. JOHNSON & STOKES’ HARD-HEADING SAVOY CABBAGE This variety, the result of many years’ careful selection, is certainly the perfection in the Savoys. It is unquestionably the best and most profitable strain to grow, being far superior to the ordinary Imported Drumhead Savoy, as generally sold, the seed of which can be supplied at less than half the price. The heads are large, very uniform, solid and hard, of a deep green color. It is very curly and sure to head, keeps well, and retains its color until very late in the season. It is the best sell- ing market variety of all Savoy cabbages, and also the best for the home table, owing to its exceptionally fine quality, possessing the rich, sweet flavor of the cauliflower when cooked. Grow it once, and your customers, if you are a market gardener, will make you grow it always. JOHNSON & STOKES’ HARD-HEADING SAVOY. Pkt., 1oc.; oz., 30c.; % 1b., $1.00; 1b., $3.00. “bn CAOWES NOVELTIES- AND-SPECIALTIES:- 6, 7 VSD 5 0 ¢ An average head of Johnson & Stokes’ Market Gardeners’, No. 2, the earliest and most compact of all large cabbages. JOHNSON & STOKES’ MARKET GARDENERS’ CABBAGE, No. 2. In this excellent new variety we have undoubtedly the earliest and most compact of all large cabbages. For several years the originator had sold the seed to growers in Northern New Jersey, at $2.00 per ounce. In1888, we purchased the variety and his entire crop of seed, and first offered it for sale in the spring of 1889. Many prominent gardeners who are now growing it almost exclusively pronounce it the very best of all cabbages as a second early and summer market sort. It is so hardy and vigorous that it can be set much earlier than Jersey Wakefield or Early Summer, and comes in as early as the Wakefield, and two weeks earlier than Early Summer or any other round or flat- headed variety ; at the same time it produces fine, solid heads, double the size of Jersey Wakefield, and one-half larger than Early Summer. Could anything more be wished for in an early market cabbage? On the other hand, when planted for a fall or winter crop, there is no other cabbage which will with- stand the summer sun so well, andisso sure to form large, deep, solid heads, of qual- ity equalto the best. When stored for winter they keep perfectly until very late in the spring, coming out in fine salable condition. Such acabbageis Johnson & Stokes’ Market Gardeners’ Cabbage, No. 2, and all who have not yet given it a trial will, after growing it, be as enthusiastic in its praise as we are. Try some of the best seed of the very best cabbage in Photograph of a corner of one of our Cabbage Farms. Young . * plants growing to make heads for wintering over cultivation. Pkt., 15c.; 0z., 50c.; \ Ib., to be set again in the spring for seed. $1.25 ; 1b., £4.50. -4@ JOHNSON - & - STOKES - PHILADELPHIA... ,, JOHNSON & STOKES’ MATCHLESS LATE FLAT DUTCH CABBAGE. This new strain is the result of several years’ continued selection for seed of the most perfect and largest heads, with low stocks, few outer leaves, and very uniform color. It is pronounced by experienced NEW JERSEY IMPROVED LARGE PURPLE SMOOTH STEM EGG-PLANT. cabbage growers and market gardeners the finest strain of late cabbage in the world. It grows larger and weighs heavier than any other variety, never fails to make a perfect, solid head, and is most uniform in size and color. Pkt:, 10C:; (0Z;,, 30C,;/20z. 4 50Cs 407g bs $1.00; lb., $3.00; 21bs., $5.50; 5 lbs. and over, $2.50 per lb., by express. NEW JERSEY IMPROVED LARGE PURPLE EGG-PLANT. In the great markets of New York and the North the finest egg plants seen are those produced in New Jersey, whose growers have by long experience attained remarkable skill in bringing this plant to the greatest perfection. The New Jersey Improved isa decided im- provement on the New York Large Purple in quality, size and great beauty. The plants are large and vigorous; leaves of a light green shade ; fruitearly, very large, oval and of a fine deep purple—never red or yellow; flesh, white, tender and of a superior quality. Asure cropper. Our customers will find this variety the very best in cultivation. Pkts, 15@);) ©z., \45C:3) 2) O24 e75Cu eel, $1.25 ; Ib, $4.50. 4 >» NOVELTIES: AND-SPECIALTIES-- @ . __. 9 Photograph of an average head of Early Alabaster trimmed for market. 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 <ulcueuone mints oni Cacti Blanc oils fess bee cess Ly ue The Garden’s ‘Story. The pleasures and trials of an amateur gardener, Elwanger............ Your Plants. Their care and Treatment, Sheehan . . How ‘to Plantia Place oy eb ee yen ee eed The best methods employed in - $0 The following list of Premium Books and Magazines has been selected with great care and we believe every farmer, gardener or owner of a suburban home will appreciate our offer for them to choose from it a book that will give valuable information upon the particular branch of rural life in which he is espec- ially interested. We will send them post- paid on receipt of price, or they will be sent free as Premiums with all Vege- table and Flower Seed orders from this catalogue, as follows: Those ordering $2.00 and over may select free any book priced at 30c. or less. Those ordering &3.00 and upwards, may select free any book or Mag- azine priced at 50c. or less. Those ordering $6.00 and upwards, may select free any book or Mag- azine priced at $1.00 or less. Those ordering $8.00 and upwards, may select ‘tree any books or Mag- azines the total price of which is $1.50 or less. Those ordering $10.00 and upwards, may select free one or more books or Magazines the total price of which is $2.00 or less. Those ordering $12.00 and upwards, may select free one or more books or Magazines the total price of which is $2.50 or less. Those ordering #20.00 and upwards, may select free one or more books or Magazines the total price of which is $4.00 or less. Please remember these premiums apply only to Vegetable and Flower Seeds, and cannot be allowed on Seed Potatoes, Onion Sets, Farm or Grass Seeds, Imple- ments, Garden Tools, Fertilizers or Live stock. On Farm and Garden Topics. $100 Prize Essays. Valuable essays by practical growers on the following subjects: ‘‘ How and What to Grow in the South for NGTUReEA Markets,” ‘‘ Cul- ture of Cabbage and Onions, with Hints for Storing and Marketing,” ‘‘ The Family Vegetable Garden.”’ Johnson & Stokes. Paper... ...... J Practical Farm Chemistry, T. Greiner Bee neti tionbanies 1 00 Gardening for Profit, Henderson. .........-. 2 00 Gardening for Pleasure, Henderson. ..... 2 00 How the Farm Pays, Henderson_and Crozier -.. 250 Play and Profit in my Garden. In this are combined rare literary taste and skill, with agricultural experi- ence and good sense. E. DER GSE Nee 1 50 How Crops Grow. A treatise on the chemical compo- sition, structure and life of the plant, Johnson 2 00 How Crops Feed. 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Its history, points and breeding, Dalziel, 1 00 How to Rid Buildings and Farms of Rats, Picket. 20 Magazines. (Yearly Subscriptions.) Farm Poultry. A Monthly Magazine devoted to Poul- try Raising, will be found a wonderful guide and help to everyone who attempts toraisea chicken . 50 The Poultry Keeper. A Monthly Journal for every- one interested in making poultry pay ....... 50 Farm Journal. A Monthly Journal of the Farm. The brightest, spiciest farm paper published ...... 50 MH Sie Sell SESE MSIE Wie We oS EWU =< I \ SS oO ~ GENERAL Shee N the following pages we have endeavored to list the cream of all varieties known, weeding out many that are still advertised by other seedsmen, but which our extended tests and experience have proyen to us are unworthy of cultivation. We take great pains each season to inform our- selves fully as to the real merits of everything offered as new or superior, and our customers may rest assured that if any much-lauded variety is not found in our MANUAL, the probability is much greater that we have tested it and found it of little or no value, than that it is unknown to us. It is our constant aim thus to gain and hold the confidence of all customers, and insure them against disappoint- ment. Under this head we also illustrate and describe many of our choice SPECIALTIES. Among these will be found many valuable novelties recently introduced, to the growing of which we have given special attention. The varieties which we have printed in CAPITALS are highly recommended, mauy of them being improved sorts of great merit. SEEDS POSTPAID BY MAIL, Our prices include prepayment of postage by us on all seeds ordered by the packet, ounce, quarter pound, pound, pint or quart. Thus you have only to send us the list price, and we guarantee safe delivery of the Seeds, by mail, all postage prepaid. As an inducement to our customers to get their LIBERAL PREMIUMS ON SEEDS IN PACKET neighbors and friends to club with them in § sending orders, we will allow each purchaser of seeds in packets, to select 25 cents’ worth extra for each $1.00 sent us.. Thus, purchasers remitting $1.00 may select seeds, in packets only, to the amount of $1.25; those remitting $2.00, to the amount of $2.50; those remitting 3.00, to the amount of $3.75, and so on. In addition every purchaser of $2.00 and over, in one order, is entitled to select a book premium, us offered on the preceding page. ASPARAGUS. SPARAGUS is one of the earliest spring vegetables, and would be in universal use were it not for the prevalent idea that it is difficult to grow. We think this isa mis- take, and that no vegetable on our list can be produced so cheaply and easily asthis. (Directions for planting and cul- ture will be found in our book of $100 Prize Essays, which may be selected free as a premium with all orders of $2 and over.) A bed 12 x 40 feet, requiring about 100 roots, should give an abundant supply for an ordinary family. One ounce seed will sow forty feet of row; 7,260 roots will plant an acre. DONALD'S ELMIRA ASPARAGUS. A magnificent new asparagus. (See Novelties, page 3.) CONOVER’S COLOSSAL. A well-known, good, stand ard variety. Seed pkt., 5c.; oz., 10¢.; 14 lb., 20e.; 1b., 50e. Roots: lL year old, 90c. per 100 (by mail, postpaid, $1.15 per 100); $4.50 per 1,000; 2 years old, $1.00 per 100; $5.00 per 1,000, by express or freight. NEW PALMETTO ASPARAGUS. This new aspara gus, supposed to have originated in South Carolina,is now quite extensively grown by Southern gardeners for New York and Philadelphia markets, where it sells at very high prices, owing toits mammoth sizeand regularity. Anaveragebuneh of fifteen shoots will measure thirteen to fourteen inches in circumference, For the past four seasons this asparagus has reached Northern markets ten days ahead of all other varie- ties, and sold at fabulous prices, even after other varieties had ecomein. Although of Southern origin, it is equally well adapted to North and South, 4 Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 10c.; 44 Ib., 30c.; lb., $1.00. Splendid strong roots, 2 years old, $1.50 per 100 (by mail, $1.75 per 100); $7.00 per 1,000 (500 roots at 1,000 rate.) ———— ASPARAGUS CULTURE—Best Methods. By Jas. Barnes and William Robinson. Price, 50c., or may be had free. (See Book Premiums, page 25.) i BARR’S PHILADELPHIA MAMMOTH. Thisgrand variety originated with Crawford Barr, a prominent market gardener of Pennsylvania. Grown side by side with Cono- ver’s Colossal, it comes in earlier and grows more than twice as large. Itis very productive, throwing up a great number of strong, well-developed shoots throughout the entire season. It is tender to the stem, of delicious flavor. and requires much less labor in cutting and bunching, making it the most desirable kind yet introduced for the market gardener. It has attracted much attention in Philadelphia, where it is much sought after, and sells at double the price of any other sort. Pkt., 5e.; oz., 10c.; 14 lb., 30e.; 1b., $1.00. Good strong roots, 1 year old, $1.00 per 100 (by mail, $1.25 per 100); $6.00 per 1,000; 2 years old, $1.25 per 100; $7.00 per 1,000 (500 roots at 1,000 rate.) 3) KG >» 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. «<Q JOHNSON - & -STOKES- PHILADELPHIA-@,.. _. 44 0 oo ea) EARLY DAWN SWEET CORN. This new and distinet sugar corn is pronounced by those who have grown it the most valuable introduction since the Burlington Hybrid and Cory. It is unquestionably the Largest-eared White-cobbed Early Sweet Corn, with rich, creamy-white kernels, so large, plump and deep. that the shell or hull so prominent in most varieties is reduced to a mini- mum; the ears, in many instances, having sixteen to twenty-two rows. We believe it to be one of the best early genuine Sweet or Sugar Corns grown. Pkt., 10c.; pint, 20c.; qt., 40c.; peck, $1.25; bush., $4.00. . NEW EARLY BONANZA. A few years since an enterprising market gardener of this city astonished his brother gardeners by having in market, several weeks ahead of any of them, large, fine ears of sweet corn in great abund- ance, for which he obtained almost fabulous prices. Having become quite celebrated for its fine quality, it was much sought after. Its good qualities were fixed by careful selec- tion of seed, and it was named New EarLy Bonanza. Itis undoubtedly as early as Minnesota, Crosby’s and other extra early varieties, while the ears are much larger. It is exceed- ingly prolific, bearing two or three good ears to the stalk. Pint, 20c.; qt., 40c.; peck, $1.00; bush., $3.75. STABLER’S PEDIGREE EXTRA EARLY. A popu- lar variety with Philadelphia gardeners, noted for its earli- ness and sweetness. Pint, 20c.; qt., 35¢.; peck, $1.00; bush., $3.50, STABLER’S NONPAREIL (New). A splendid second early variety with large ears of the finest quality. It is very desirable for both canners and gardeners. Pkt., 10c.; pint, 20c.; qt., 35¢e.; peek, $1.00; bush. , $3.50. THE HONEY. Originated with a German market gardener near Allentown, Pa., who had the reputation of bringing the finest and sweetest corn to that market, for which he realized very high prices. In growth and appear- ance it is unlikeany other variety, the husks and stalks being of a deep red color during growth, while the corn itselfis of a beautiful cream white, much shrivelled when dry, with deep grain and small cob. It is also a most productive variety, bearing three to four good, large ears on a stalk, growing vigorously, and coming in as early as Moore’s Con- eord. No market or private garden is complete without it. Pkt., 10e.; pint, 20c.; qt., 40¢.; peck, $1.25; bush., $4.00. CROSBY’S EXTRA EARLY. An early market variety; very productive, ears rather short and rich sugary flavor. Pint, 20c.; qt., 35¢.; peck, 85c.; bush., $3.00. EARLY MAMMOTH, or ASYLUM. Ripens about two weeks earlier than Late Mammoth; ears somewhat smaller, but of good market size. Pint, 20c.; qt., 35¢.; peck, 85c.; bush., $3.00. ROSLYN HYBRID. A medium early variety, with large fine ears, and in quality equal to Stowell’s Evergreen. Much prized by ecanners and fine for market. Pint, 20c.; qt., 35e.; peck, $1.00; bush., $3.75. OLD COLONY. A very sweet and wonderful produc- tive variety, averaging three ears on every stalk. The ears are of large size and well filled out. It ripens extra early. Its distinctive value lies, however, in its fine sugary flavor. Pint, 20c.; qt., 35¢.; peck, 90c.; bush., $3.25. Early Large Eight-Rowed. A fine earlysort; the ears are of large size and have but eight rows; delicious quality. Pint, 20c.; qt.. 35¢.; peck, 85c.; bush., $3.00. HICKOX IMPROVED. An excellent second early, very Sweet and productive, excellent for canning. Pint, 20c.; qt., 35e.; peck, 85e.; bush., $3.00 SHAKER’S EARLY. A new variety of excellent quality, ripening with the Early Minnesota, but with larger ears ; produces two or three large ears with each stalk, Pint, 20c.; qt., 35¢.; peek, $1.00; bush., $3.50. SQUANTUM, or POTTER’S EXCELSIOR. An ex- cellent variety of the finest quality for table use and market ; ripens early with fine large ears and deep grain, Pint, 20c.; qt., 35c.; peck, $1.00; bush., $3.50. SWEET CORN —Late Varieties. Large pkt., 10c.; ears, 15c., post-paid. COUNTRY GENTLEMAN. A new sort possessing all the good qualities of the popular Shoe Peg with much larger ears. See photograph under Novelties, page 11. Pkt., 10c.; pint, 20c.; qt., 40c.; post-paid; peck, $1.00; bush.; $3.75. STOWELL’S EVERGREEN. The best and one of the sweetest; ears large, remaining green longer than any other variety. Pint, 20c.; qt., 35¢.; peck, 85¢.; bush,, $3.00, Special prices for larger quantities. SHOE PEG SWEET. This very excellent new and distinct variety originated at Bordentown, N. J., in which market it is considered the sweetest and choicest sort grown, selling at double the prices of allother varieties. It is very distinct in growth from any other and has the deepest grain and smallest cob of any known variety. The stalks are of medium height, without suckers, joints short, and some- times yield as many as five ears, well filled out. The kernel is small, very Jong, white and exceedingly tender, sweet and of a rich, juicy flavor not equalled by any other sort, except . the new Couniry Gentleman, described and illustrated under Novelties. Pkt.,10c.; pint, 20c.; qt., 35¢., post-paid; peck, 85e.; bush., $3.00, by freight or express. LATE MAMMOTH. The largest of all varieties; ears very large, productive, flavor rich and sweet; a fine market variety. Pint, 20c.; qt., 35¢.; peck, 85¢.; bush., $3.00. EGYPTIAN, or WASHINGTON MARKET. A large variety somewhat resembling the Evergreen; flavor pecu- liarly rich and sweet, and superior quality; fine for market. Pint, 20e.; qt., 35¢.; peck, 85e.; bush., $3.00. Fodder Sweet Corn. For soiling and green fodder. Bush, $1.50; 5 bush. and over, $1.40 per bush. OTHER STANDARD VARIETIES. We can also supply the following standard varieties of Corn, which are too well known to need description, at the uniform price of 20c. per pint; 35ce. per qt., post-paid; 20c. per’ qt.; 85e. per peck; $3.00 per bush., by freight or express: Early Minnesota, Early Marblehead, Adams’ Extra Early, Perry’s Hybrid Extra Early, Moore’s Early Coneord, Early Triumph, Amber Cream, Red Cob Evergreen, Ne Plus Ultra or Little Gem, Black Mexi- can, Improved Ruby. NEO iE Pw AUTEN s ty : MME ES SP ONE Be, ae * = - = * Cg * we a9 Bi sf 8g ee oe 4 tis cod +e 5 es - sd alt eo Same —_ aos soe WHITE RICE. QUEEN’S GOLDEN. MAPLEDALE PROLIFIC. QUEEN’S GOLDEN POP CORN. This new sort is one of the best of all for popping, owing to its large size, extreme tenderness and pure white color when popped. It grows about six feetin height, and bears three to four good earstoastalk. Ear, 10c.; 3 ears, 25c.; shelled, per pkt., 10c.; pint, 25c.; qt., 45¢c., post-paid ; Ib., 15¢.; 21bs., 25c.; 10 lbs., $1.00; 25 lbs., $2.00; 50 lbs. and over, 6e. per lb., by freight or express. MAPLEDALE PROLIFIC POP CORN. The most productive pop corn, averaging eight to twelve good ears to the stalk; as many as nineteen ears have been taken from a single stalk. It grows five and a half to six feet high, with ears of uniformly large size; grain pearly white, pops toa large size, and very tender. Har, 15c.; large pkt., shelled, 10c.; pint, 25¢.; qt., 45¢., post-paid; 1b., 15c.; 10 lbs., $1.00; 25 Ibs., $2.00; 50 lbs. and over, 6c. per lb., by freight or express. WHITE RICE POP CORN. A splendid variety for popping purposes; grains sharply pointed, as shown in illus- tration above. Ear, 10¢.; pkt., 10¢.; pint., 25c.; qt., 45¢., post- paid; lb., 15c.; 10 1bs., $1.00; 25 1bs., $2.00; 50 lbs. and over, 6e. per lb., by freight or express. SILVER LACE POP CORN. Pearl Pop Corn. (Small Grain.) Eight Rowed Pop Corn. (Large Grain.) Each, pkt., 10¢e.; pint, 20c.; qt., 40c., post-paid ; by freight or express, lb,, 10c.; 3 lbs., 25c.; 25 lbs., $1.75; 100 lbs, and over, 5e. perlb. Special prices for larger lots. CORN SALAD—FETTICUS, or LAMBS’ LETTUCE. One ounce will sow about eighteen square feet, and six pounds will sow one acre. BROAD LEAVED (LARGE SEEDED). The best variety for family use and market purposes and deserving of more wide-spread cultivation. It makes a delicious small salad used during the winter and spring months as a substi- tute for lettuce, and is also cooked and used likespinach. Sow in spring in drills one foot apart. It will mature in six weeks. Forearly spring use sow in September, thickly, in drills 4 inch deep. Tread the ground if dry weather. Pro- tect with litter when cold weather comes and winter over like spinach. Pkt., 5e.; oz., 10c.; 14 Ib., 20¢; 1b., 65c., post- paid; 5 Jbs, and over, 50c. per lb., by express. Northern Grown from Carefully Selected Seed Stocks. One ounce will plant about fifty hills; two pounds will plant one acre. THORBURN’S EVERBEARING. This variety is entirely new and unique, and will prove valuable both for the table and for pickling, It is of small size, very early, enormously productive, and extremely valuable as a green pickler. The peculiar merit of this new cucumber is, that the vince continue to flower and produce fruit until killed by frost, whether the ripe cucumbers are picked off or not—in which respect it differs from all other sorts in cultivation. Cucumbers in every stage of growth will be found on the same vine. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 44 1b., 25¢.; Ib., 85e. iy i) Dy, Lp ANN | IK is (Gy): | JERSEY EXTRA EARLY PROLIFIC PICKLE. This splendid new variety was originated by a prominent New Jer- sey grower in the cele- brated pickle district on the Delaware River, about twenty-five miles above Philadelphia, where more pickles are grown than in any other section of the United States, over one hundred and fifty thousand bushels being picked and annually put up for com- mercial pickles in this section. It is ten days earlier than the old Long Green or Jersey Pickle and more productive. Growers =— of thirty years’ experience say itis ‘‘a perfect pickler in all respects.” Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 14 lb., 30c.; Ib., $1.00; 5 lbs. and over, 80c. per lb. 46 ... .2<@: JOHNSON - & - STOKES - PHILADELPHIA - ©. Evergreen Early White Spine Cucumber. This valuable variety differs from the ordinary White Spine in holding its deep green eolor much longer, both before and after being taken from the vines. Itis also earlier and_more productive. The fruit is of good size and handsome, smooth shape, straight, well formed and full at both ends. The flavor is delicious, the flesh being unusually tender and crisp. Whether grown for the family garden or as a shipping variety, it is superior to any we know of. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 20c.; 14 1b., 30c.; lb., 90c., post-paid ; 5 lbs. andover, 75c. per lb., by express. Early Russian. Very early, hardy and productive; produced in pairs. Pkt.,5c.; oz., 10c., 4 lb., 25e.; lb., 80e. _ Early Frame, or Early Short Green. Very produc- tive, of medium size, straight and excellent for table use or pickling. Pkt.,5c¢.; oz., 10¢c.; 14 ]b.; 25c.; Ib., 75e. PEERLESS, or IM- PROVED EARLY WHITE SPINE. Very early and produc- tive, medium to large size, deep green. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15ce.; 14 Ib., 25e.; Ib., 75e. NEW GIANT OF PERA. This variety was brought here from Turkey by Dr. Harris, of Philadelphia. They are of the most delicious flayor, no other cucumber we have ever eaten sur- passes them. Another remark- able quality is that they are very crisp and tender at all stages, and can be eaten at any time during growth. They grow toan enor- mous size, frequently to one and a half feet in length and ten to eleven inches in circumference; very smooth and straight, with a beautiful green skin. The fruit sets near the hill and grows close together, making them exceed- ingly prolific. The seed cavity is very small, and the seeds are slow to form and few in number. Pkt., 5e.; oz., 10e.; 44 lb., 30e.; lb., 90e. White Japan. Very desir- able for the table or pickles, being pure white, productive and of su- perior quality. Pkt., 5¢e.; oz., 10c.; 14 Ib., 25¢.; Ib., 80e. Tailby’s Hybrid. A hybrid of the White Spine, with a large English variety, retaining the pro- lificness of the former, united with large size, hardiness and desirable market qualities. Pkt., 5e.; oz., 10c.; 14 lb., 25¢.; 1b., 80c. NICHOLS’ MEDIUM GREEN. In length medium between the White Spine and Long Green; very thick through and full at both ends, presenting a beautiful type; skin of a light green color and very smooth; the vines are very hardy and productive; they are excellent for slicing or pickling. PkEt., 5c., oz., 10e.; 44 1b., 25¢e.; lb., 75e. GIANT OF PERA. NEW PARIS PICKLING. A very desirable and dis- tinct new French sort. The fruit is very long, slender, cylindrical; densely covered with fine prickles, and deep, rich green in color. The flesh is very crisp and tender, making it one of the best for slicing as well as for pickles. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 10c.; 14 Ib., 30c.; Ib., $1.00. Green Prolific, or Boston Pickling. A short pickling variety, of fine form and flavor, enormously productive, Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 14 lb., 25e.; lb., 75e. crisp and tender. IMPROVED LONG GREEN, OR JERSEY PICKLE CUCUMBER. IMPROVED LONG GREEN (Jersey Pickle). A standard pickling variety; dark green; tender, crisp, pro- ductive, of fine flavor and uniform size. Wesupply each sea- son hundreds of the most critical Jersey market gardeners and pickle growers with our superior strain. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., | 10c.; 14 ]b., 25e.; 1b., 80e. WESTERFIELD’S CHICAGO PICKLE. In recent years Chicago has become the centre ofa very large pickling — industry. This variety, originated by Mr. Westerfield, a gentleman largely interested in the business, is preferred for pickling by almost every large pickling factory in that city, and for commercial pickles it is one of the best. We offer the best selected seed of this variety; none better at any price. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 14 1b., 25ce.; Ib., 75e. -- POPULAR- VEGETABLE: SEEDS -- G No NZI ODO 47 . CUCUMBERS—Continued. WEST INDIA GHERKIN, or BURR. Also known as the Jerusalempickle. A very small, oval, prickly variety, quite distinet from all others. It is grown exclusively for pickling ; itis the smallest and best ofall for small pickles. and should always be picked when young and tender. Pkt., §e.; 0z., 15¢.; 14 Ib., 35ce.; Ib., $1.15. ——— = renemitncy SERPENT, OR SNAKE CUCUMBER. Pkt., 10c. SERPENT, or SNAKE CUCUMBER. A great curi- osity, growing six feet long, and coiled likea snake, as shown in above illustration, with the head protruding. The Chinese consider this variety a great delicacy, either raw or boiled. Pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts., 25c.; oz., 50c. 2 CUCUMBERS—English Frame. Carter’s Champion, Blue Gown, Telegraph, Giant of Arnstadt, and other good sorts. Each, per pkt., 25c. CRESS. One ounce will sow about fif- teen square feet. NEW UPLAND CRESS. A perennial grown same as spinach, but exactly resembles water cress in flavor. Pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts., 25c. Extra Curled. (Pepper Grass.) Fine flavor and can be cut several times, Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 44 Ib., 20c ; lb., 70c. TRUE WATER CRESS. A well-known aquatic plant, with oval leaves, making a delicious and appetizing salad. Pkt., 10¢.; oz., 40c.; 14 lb., $1.25; Ib., $4.00. WATER CRESS. DANDELION. mproved Large Leaved. A very early and healthful spring salad. Sow early in the spring in drills eighteen inches apart, and thin out to six inches in the drills. Pkt., 10¢.; 0z., 50c.; 14 lb., $1.75. EGG-PLANT. One ounce will produce about one thousand plants. EW JERSEY IMPROVED LARGE PURPLE SMOOTH STEM. The finest of all egg-plants. (See SBR page 8.) Pkt., 15c.; 0z., 50c.; 14 Ib., $1.25; 5 $4.50. NEW YORK LARGE PURPLE. A leading and popular market variety, grown extensively in sections where the New Jersey Improved has not been introduced; large, round, dark fruits; excellent and productive. Pkt.. 10c.; 0z., 40¢.; 14 |b., $1.25; Ib., $4.00. Black Pekin. A very handsome variety, with large, round, black fruits; very smooth and glossy, of fine delicate flavor, but not asure bearer, especially in the North. Pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts., 25¢.; oz., 45¢.; 44 Ib., $1.25. Tomato Egg-Plant. A great curiosity. Pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts., 25c. Ib ENDIVE. HIS plant makes a tender and delicious autumn salad. It is planted in June or July, and when nearly full grown, the outer leaves are tied together in order to bleach the centre. t One ounce will sow fifteen feet of drill and will produce about three thousand plants. NEW LONG-STANDING WINTER. A most valua- ble new and distinct variety, growing about as large as the Mammoth Green Curled, but more upright in growth and self- bleaching to a remarkable extent, assuming beautiful cream white in the centreand blending off to a beautiful pale green. It is extremely hardy and will stand longer and keep better than any other knownsort. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 30c.; 14 lb., 90. Green Curled. The well-known old sort; dark green curled leaves. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; 14 1b., 50c.; Ib., $1.50. EVER WHITE CURLED ENDIVE, EVER WHITE CURLED. (See illustration.) The most beautiful variety, mid-rib yellow. Leaves almost white, large size, crisp and tender. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15¢.; 14 lb., 50c.; lb. , $1.75. . NEW MAMMOTH GREENCURLED. This beautiful and valuable variety is much superior to the old Green Curled, and grows to full twenty inches in diameter The leaves are very crisp, tufty and full in every stage of growth. The mid-rib is pure white, thick. fleshy and tender. It is equally suitable for spring, summer or autumn planting. Pkt., 16c.; 0z., 25c.; 14 Ib., 65c.; Ib., $2.25. FENNEL. LORENCE CELERY, Rooted. A novelty from Italy, where, owing toits delightful sweet flavor, it is much preferred to celery. It thrives remarkably well in our climate, and is of the easiest culture. Seed can be sown early inspring and cultivated same as parsley, except that the thickened part of the root should be covered with soil a short time before completing the growth. Pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts. 25¢e.; 0z., 75e. LUFFA, or DISHCLOTH. This remarkable and handsome climber is a native of the East Indies. In it nature has furnished us with a vegetable dish- cloth, the seeds being enveloped in a sponge-like cloth, tough, elasticand dur- able. The fruit grows about two feet in length. The vine grows to a height of twenty to twenty-five feet in a season, producing clusters of large yellow blos- soms. Many ladies prefer this dish- cloth to anything that can be made. For the bath, and for all uses of the toilet in general, the ‘‘ Dish Rag Gourd’ is taking the place of the sponge. It is, in fact, a sponge, a soft brush and a bath. glove combined, and is quite often made. into summer bonnets. ‘The fibre wears. away almost imperceptibly, and as long as any part is left they are as good as. new. Even with daily use they will last for years. The dried interiors of these gourds have become an article of commerce; they are sold in Philadelphia and New York, while in England their sale and use are quite general. Pkt., 10¢.; 3 pkts., 25c.; 7 pkts., 50c. DIPPER. Named for its resem- blance toa dipper. The capacity varies from a pint to a quart, with handles six to twelve inches long. They are con- venient for dipping hotliquids, ete. Pkt., 10¢.; oz., 25¢.; 14 Ib., 70c. SUGAR TROUGH. Very useful for baskets, dishes, buckets, ete. They have hard, thick shells, lasting for years, and capable of holding from two to ten gallons each. Pkt., 10¢.; 0z., 25¢.; 14 1b.,70e. LUFFA GOURD. 48 _.. 2£@* JOHNSON: & STOKES. PHILADELPHIA - Gro het JAPANESE NEST EGG. These exactly re- senible the eggs of hens, making a capital nest egg; superior to glass eges, as they do not break and are uninjured by cold or wet. The plant is a rapid growing climber. Piston 10c.; 3 pkts., 25e.; Saaz (QUE NEST EGG GOURD Joes 3 FINE MIXED. A collection of the most ornamental. including all the aboye. Vkt., lic.; 2 pKts., 25c.; 5 pkts., 50e. GARLIC. HIS is exten- sively used for flavor- ing soups, stews, ete. The sets or small bulbs should be planted early in spring, in rows one foot apart, and three to five inches apart in the rows. Cultivate. like onions. InAugust § the crop is ready o gather, and is kept im the same mannerasonions. Sets, per ¥% lb., 20e.; Ib., 35¢.; post-paid; 10 lbs. and over, 20c. per lb., not prepaid. HORSE RADISH. ORSE RADISH is grown from young roots or sets which should be planted out in the spring. They will form a large sized radish fit for use in one season’s growth. Roots, per dozen, 20c.; per 100, 75e., by mail, post- paid. Write for special prices by the thousand. KOHL-RABI—Turnip-Rooted Cabbage. 4 HIS is a favorite vegetable in Europe, where it is exten- sively grown for feeding cattle, as well as for table use. One ounce will sow one bundred and fifty feet of drill. EARLY WHITE VIENNA. Flesh tender and white. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 20¢.; 14 lb., 60c.; Ib., $2.20. Early Purple Vienna. A little later than the White; eolor bluish-purple. PkKt., 5c.; oz., 20c.; 44 1b., 60c.; lb. , $2.25. NEW SMOOTH WHITE. Very Short Leaved. Ex- tra fine for market and table use, the best Kohl-Rabi, much superiorto Vienna. Pkt. 10c.; 0z.,35¢.; 141b., $1.00; Ib., $3.50. NEW SMOOTH PURPLE. Very Short Leaved. Extra fine purple. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 35c.; 44 1b., $1.00; Ib., $3.50. KALE.—Borecole. One ounce will produce about two thousand plants. EXTRA DWARF GREEN CURLED SCOTCH KALE. This is one of the best kales for spring sowing in the North, and is the principal sort grown in the South for Northern markets. It is hardy, and will remain over winter in any place where the temperature does not go below zero. The habit is very dwarf and spreading, and will rarely ex- ceed eighteen inches in height. The leaves are of a bright green color, beautifully curled, and produced in great abundance. Pkt., 5e.; oz., 10c.; 44 lb., 30¢.; Ib., 90¢e. GREEN CURLED SCOTCH. Philadelphia Stock. A favorite with Northern market gardeners; growing about two feet in height and hardier than the Extra Dwarf Green Curled Scotch, being improved by frost; leaves green and beautifully curled and wrinkled. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c.; 44.1b., 25c.; Ib., 80c. SIBERIAN CURLED. This variety grows a little larger and coarser than the preceding; the leaves are not so deeply curled and are of a bluish-green color, very hardy. PKt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 14 1b., 25e.; Ib., 75ce. CURLED MOSBACH. A particularly fine strain; leaves bent upward, light green, double curled, white nar- row ribs and veins—very showy, resembling a fine curled parsley. Pkt., 5e.; oz., 20c.; 14 lb., 50¢.; 1b., $1.76. SEA KALE. Grown for its blanched shoots; cooked like Asparagus. Sow early in the spring, in rows two feet apart: thin out to stand six inches in the rows; before win- ter, cover with leaves; the next spring transplant in hills three feet apart. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 25c.; lb., $2.50. J PHTOSBY CROSSCUP & WEST ENO'CC. JOHNSON & STOKES’ NEW IMPERIAL OR LONG STANDING KALE. STANDING. A beautifully eurled and crinipled sort, selected by a Philadelphia market gardener. Ofstrong, vigorous habit, perfectly hardy, bright green color, and very attractive in appearance. It is superior to all other sorts, and will stand longer without shooting to seed than any other variety. Height, about two feet. Pkt., 5¢; oz., 10c.; 34 1b., 38e.; 1b., 90¢e. Jostisp. & STOKES’ NEW IMPERIAL, or LONG LEEK. One ounce will sow one hundred feet of drill, and pro- duce about one thousand plants. EW GIANT ITALIAN. This new leek from Italy is fully twice the size of the ordinary London Leek, and much handsomer in ap- pearance. Like the Italian onions, it is very mild and agreeable in flavor; extremely hardy, anda fine keeper. All who have grown it wereaston- ished at its large size and fine white appearance. Pkt.. 10c.; oz., 20c.; 14 Ib., 60c.; lb., $2.25. LARGE AMERICAN ' FLAG. Previous to our intro- duction of the Giant Italian, this was the favorite variety ‘ with gardeners. Very fine and large. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 20c.; 4 1b., 50c.; 1b., $1.75. CARENTAN, orSCOTCH CHAMPION. Anextralarge variety from Scotland, grow- ing rapidly and very hardy. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 15¢.; 44 Ib., 50e.; Ib., $1.75. London Flag. oz., 10e.; Ib., $1.40. THE NEW VEGETABLE FRUIT. NEW GIANT ITALIAN. E distributed several thousand packages of this small _ round fruit, free for trial, among our customers. A large number of our lady customers write they are greatly delighted with it, and pronounce it a most valuable acquisition for preserving, and excellent as a substitute for apples for pies, ete. It is one of the most beautiful of vine fruits, of bright yellow color, irregularly striped and splashed with beautiful dark mahogany, and-so fragrant that a-single specimen will perfume a room. four feet and two plants allowed to grow toa hill, Pkt., 10e. IPKts oC Should be planted four: by’ - & -- POPULAR - VEGETABLE: SEEDS -- A 49 eee NY al tag IE OD SIRE JONSON & STONES CHAMPION SPRINGS” StMMen LETTUCE Johnson & Stokes’ Champion Spring and Summer Lettuce, This new variety is certainly one of tlle most valuable and distinct varieties in existence. The photograph above hardly does it justice, as it would be impossible to portray on paper its beautiful bright golden color and flaky light appearance, in which it is unapproached by any other lettuce. It is not only one of the best early lettuces for spring plant- ing, forming good solid heads before half grown, but alike valuable for growing during the hottest months, being one of the slowest to shoot to seed. LETTUCE. One ounce will sow about one hundred square feet and produce three thousand plants. NEW SENSATION LETTUCE. The best variety ever introduced for all seasons and purposes. (See Novelties and Specialties, page 12.) Pkt., 10c.; oz., 40c.; 144 lb., $1.25; Ib., 0. “T have been a large grower of lettuce for thirty years, and have grown all the most noted varieties, but your Sensa- tion is an improvement on them all.’’—I. D. Gipson, Brent- wood, N. Y. ‘Sensation Lettuce is the finest in size, quality and all other respects, of any ever seen in this part of the country.” —E. T. Wink, Free Hill, Tenn. OHNSON & STOKES’ NEW HOT-HOUSE. We have been working with this new lettuce for the past four years, and offéred it for sale last season for the first time. We distributed several thousand packages, and from the numer- ous favorable re- ports received, it cannot fail to pro- duce admirable results and please the most critical grower. It grows very rapidly to nearly double the size of the Tennis Ball, asure header and never rots in the heart likesome. Every gardener who grows lettuce in srreenhouses or hot-beds should give it a trial. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 45¢e.; 14 1b., $1.25. NEW GOLDEN QUEEN. A splendid new foreing let- tuce, of golden yellow color; of very dwarf, compact growth, with few loose outer leaves, enabling it to be planted very close. The quality is very similar to the Boston Market or Tennis Ball, but distinct in appearance. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; 14 lb., 45¢.; 1b., $1.50. 3 BIG BOSTON. (Hitlinger’s Belmont Forcing.) This new variety resembles the well-known Boston Market Lettuce, but produces heads about double the size, and matures a week later. A valuable sort for open ground or forcing. PEt., 5e.; 0z., 20c.; 14 Ib., 60c.; Ib., $1.75. : JOHNSON & STOKES’ NEW HOT-HOUSE. The quality and flavor are simply perfect, surpassing all other varieties of cabbage lettuce. seed is also very distinct from any known lettuce, being a brownish-yellow in color. The Pkt., 10e.; oz.; 40c.; 14 Ib., $1.25; 1b., $4.00. PHILADELPHIA EARLY WHITE CABBAGE. Produces fine, greenish-white, well-formed heads of extra quality and remarkably tender and crisp. Itisof very quick growth and is largely grown both for forcing and summer use. Pkt., 5¢e.; oz., 15e., 14 lb., 40c.; lb., $1.35. SILVER BALL. A handsome variety, head of silvery white, very solid and firm, of exquisite flavor. A splendid variety for winter forcing, also for early spring and summer use, coming early and standing a long time before running’ toseed. It is one of the best all-the-year-round lettuces we know of. We offer an extra selected strain, pronounced by market and private gardeners who have had it, superior to: any they can get. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 25c.; 14 lb., 65c.; Ib., $2 25. DENVER MARKET. This is an early variety of head lettuce, either for forcing or open ground. It forms large, solid heads, and is very slow torun toseed. The leaves are beautifully curled and crimped (like Savoy Cabbage), and are- very tender and crisp. The crimped leaves distinguish it from any other kind of lettuce now grown. The shape of the ae resembles the Hanson. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c.; 14 Ib., 65c.; -, $2.25. GRAND RAPIDS. This variety originated at Grand Rapids, Mich., where it is largely grown for shipment to dis- tant points, and is considered by many the best loose-headed lettuce for forcing under glass. Leaves medium size, of light, yellowish green color, much crimped and frilled, thin, but of very upright growth; crisp, tender and of good quality. Owing toits upright habit it may be planted very closely. It is of extremely rapid growth; very little liable to: rot; will stand without spoiling a week to ten days after it is fit to cut; and retains its freshness along time after cutting. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 15e.; 14 Ib., 45¢.; Ib., $1.60. BLOND BLOCKHEAD, or SUNSET. This new French variety is distinet from any other variety im its. attractive shape, large solid heads, and beautiful golden color, hitherto unknown in this class of lettuce. It with- stands heat remarkably, keeps in good, fresh condition long’ after being cut, and ships splendidly. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 20c.;. 14 |b., 60e.; Ib., $2.15. BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON. In Chicago and other Western cities this is the most popular and best selling let- tuce grown. It differs from Early Curled Simpson in being much lighter in color, the leaves nearly white and attaining: almost double the size of that variety. It also stands the summer heat splendidly when grown outside. 50 a ote 7©@ * JOHNSON - &-STOKES- PHILADELPHIA .- ONE CALIFORNIA ALL HEART. Clara, California, just south of San Francisco,has of late years been noted for growing the finest lettuce in the world. This new variety was sent from there, with the request that we The valley of Santa test it. The originator, a prominent grower, in sending us the seed, wrote: ‘‘No praise is too high for its merits, as its superior does not exist.” Aftera fair trial by our- selves and numerous customers, we can fully endorse his strong claims forit. Its shape is very distinct, heading up like a pointed cabbage and almost as solid, of a beautiful light green shade, almost white, and particularly rich and buttery in flavor. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c.; 14 lb., 65c.; Ib., $2.25. VICTOR DUTCH BUTTER. (Market gardeners’ private stock.) This fine variety has had a famous local reputation around Philadelphia, where market gardeners have heretofore paid very high pricesforseed. Itis agreatly improved strain of the Dutch Speckled Butter, most highly prized for early spring and autumn sowing; producing crisp, white, solid heads. almost equal to a cabbage; the outer leaves are speckled with a brownish tinge. It is an elegant foreing variety, or for growing in cold frames, and stands heat and cold toa remarkable degree. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 25c.; 44 Ib., 65¢e.; Ib., $2.25. ARLINGTON TENNIS BALL. This strain of white- seeded Tennis Ball is saved by one of the most successful market gardeners in Arlington, Mass., where the Teunis Ball Lettuce originated. His lettuces have carried off first premiums at the Massachusetts Horticultural Shows for years in succession. The seed is saved from plants started under glass, by which means the valuable forcing qualities are better retained than fron: plants started outside, and from selected heads only. It isin every respect the same as the originator uses for stock and which other gardeners have heretofore been glad to get, paying $1.00 per ounce for it. We highly recommend this special strain, knowing that nothing finer in a forcing lettuce can be obtained. The ‘price we have to ask for this is slightly above ordinary stock; but when the extraordinary pains taken in forcing and setting out the plants, selecting and saving, are con- sidered, any one who knows the importance of sowing the best seed will not hesitate in paying the slight difference in price. Pkt.. 15c.; oz., 40c.; 14 Ib., $1.25; 1b., $4.00. CALIFORNIA CREAM BUTTER. This yariety forms large, solid, round, compact heads, light green outside and creamy yellow within. It is medium early and strongly recommended as a summer variety, being very slow to shoot toseed. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; 44 1b., 40c.; Ib., $1.50. LONGSTANDER BRONZE HEAD. This new lettuce is pronounced by those who have grown it the largest, handsomest and longest standing of any brown cabbage lettuce. ts strong points and beautiful golden bronze color are well described by a well-known market gardener, who writes: ** There are not words in the English language to sufficiently praise your new lettuce, Longstander Bronze Head. It goes to head when very small and continues growing through the whole summer, attaining asize larger than a halfbushel. I could not get any of it to go to seed for me; it stood from April until October and never started to seed. It is exceed- ingly tender and of the best flavor; it looks very greasy-like, as though a fine yellow oil had been poured over it, saturat- ing every part of the head and leaf.’ Pkt., 10c.; oz., 30ce.; 14 lb. 80e.; Ib., 33.00. Peele wo PHILADELPHIA DUTCH BUTTER SPECKLED. Producing large heads of excellent quality; one of the best for the market gardener; stands heat welland slow to run to seed. PEt., 5c.; oz., 15¢.; 14 lb., 45c.; lb., $1.65. IMPROVED HANSON. An improved strain of this superior curled heading variety, oflarge size, often weighing three pounds; sweet, tender and crisp, of a beautiful green without and white within. Resists heat and drought well. PEt., 5¢.; oz., 15¢.; 44 Ib., 40c.; Ib., $1.35. NEW WHITE RUSSIAN SUMMER. This is pre- eminently one of the best sorts to withstand our long, hot summer. The heads generally have to be cut before any seed-stalk will appear. It is not a forcing variety, but one of the best for open ground crops, both North and South. Of very rapid growth, with few outer leaves; in color it isa light apple green, yellowish-white inside, and forms a very large, solid head of the finest quality for market and shipping. All who have planted it are enthusiastic in its praise. This lettuce is so distinct that, a casual observer could readily discover a single headin an acre of any other sort. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 35¢.; 44 Ib., $1.00; Ib., $3.50. REICHNER’S EARLY WHITE BUTTER. This very excellent new variety is the result of several years’ selection from the Philadelphia Early White Cabbage made by the Reichners, who are among the best market gardeners around Philadelphia. It is a splendid forcing lettuce, and very valuable for summer on account of its slowness to shoot toseed. Itis also the best variety for sowing in the fall, for planting on ridges, being entirely hardy in the South. and requiring only a slight protection in the North; produces fine, large, white solid heads of superb quality, and is remarkably early. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c.; 14 Ib., 65c.; Ib., $2.25. NEW PERPETUAL, or IMPROVED SIMPSON. This variety is entirely distinct, not heading, but forming huge compact bushes. The leaf is a yellowish-green and very tender. For private use it is especially adapted, as only one sowing is necessary for the whole season. It remains up to the time of seeding of just thesame quality for eating as at any time before. Pkt.,5c.; oz., 15¢.; 44 Ib., 40c.; 1b., $1.35. TOMHANNOCK. A splendid new cutting lettuce of fine quality, which it retains for an unusual length of time during growth; the leaves grow upright, the edges of the leaves growing outward and handsomely wrinkled. The inside leaves are of a very pale green, and remarkably crisp and tender. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15¢e.; 44 1b., 30¢.; 1b., $1.00. SALAMANDER. An excellent summer variety, with- standing drought and heat to a remarkable extent; forms good-sized compact heads; light green outside; white within. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15¢.; 14 Ib., 45c.; Ib., $1.60. NEW YORK. A very large green lettuce with solid heads, often weighing three to four pounds each. Not suited for forcing, but excellent for summer use, being slow to shoot toseed. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 15c.; 14 1b., 40c.; Ib., $1.40. AMERICAN VARIETIES MIXED. Fifteen kinds mixed in one packet. Early, medium and late sorts, giving lettuce for table use the entire season. Pkt., 1Nc.; oz., 20c. Other Standard Varieties Lettuce. The following are so well-known as not to require a detailed description. We can furnish them at the uniform price of 5c. per pkt.; 15c. per oz.; 40c. per 14 lb.; $1.40 per]b., post-paid: White Seeded Tennis Ball, or Boston Market, Black Seeded Tennis Ball, Hubbard’s Market, Deacon, Early Curled Simp- son, Curled Silesian, Phila. Early Prize Head, Stand- well, Chartier, Black Seed Satisfaction, Improved Defiance Summer, Improved Yellow Seeded Butter, Large Passion, Oak Leaved. THE TRIANON or CELERY LETTUCE. This new variety from France is by far the best Cos Lettuce we have ever grown and, after a criti- eal test of three seasons, we can recommend it as the very finest of its class. The leaves when bleached are stiff like celery stalks and can be eaten in the same man- ner. In many countries of Eu- rope where known, this let- tuce is preferred tocelery. Those NEW TRIANON COS LETTUCE. who have never grown the Cos Lettuces will be amply repaid by giving this new sort atrial. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 20c.; 14 Ib., 60c.; Ib., $2.00. Paris White Cos. Pkt., 5c.; oz., l5c.; lb., $1.40. cos, ...24@ + POPULAR- VEGETABLE-SEEDS-+ @ys .,, = Hee}: = Soe 4 E HIGH OeESE | dohnson & Stokes’ Melon Seed | 3 \ OSE S AAAADAADARR RRR RRRRRRRRRRRAAAAADADReeannnnnnansannel ny 3 - Cue E grow our Melon Seed almost exclusively on our own farms and those of our private growers in New Jersey, a State famous for producing the finest melons in the world We are to-day the largest growers of melon seeds in the United States, our annual pro- duction amounting to manytons. During past years we have annually supplied them, not only in the United States, but to customers in nearly every country in Europe, Africa, South America, Mexico and West Indies. We also supply, every season, over our counter, hundreds of New Jersey truck gardeners with our superior strains. We attribute the popu- larity of our melon, as well as of other seeds, to our careful selection of the very finest specimens for our seed stocks, thus improving and breeding up our stocks to the highest state of perfection. As will be noted in the following descriptions, several of the best and most popular melons now known were first introduced by us. MELONS.—Musk or Cantaloupe. One ounce will plant about seventy hills; three pounds will plant one acre. NEW GREEN FLESHED OSAGE. Offered last season for the first time. under Novelties, page 13. See photograph and description Pkt., 10c.; oz., 30c.; 34 Ib., 80c.; Ib., $3.00. What Others say of New Green Fleshed Osage. CHAUNCEY P. Cory, Waterloo, Neb., Nov. 10, 1893, writes: “The New Green Fleshed Osage we call here the King ofall Green-fieshed Muskmetons.”” F. H. Nostit, Peach, Tenn., Oct. 21, 1893, writes: ‘‘ Your New Green Fleshed Osage is the best and finest flavored melon I haveeverseen. Itis worth its weight in gold.” A. M. Farruurst, Emison, Ind., Nov. 17, 1893, writes: “The Green Fleshed Osage Muskmelon did splendidly. They are most handsome in appearance, and in quality are unsurpassed by any other melon.” NEW BANQUET. A beautiful new red fieshed melon. See photograph under Novelties, page 14. Pkt.,5e.; oz., 10c.; 34 Ib., 30c.; _Ib., $1.00. THE DELMONICO. Another new melon from the same source as the Banquet, of large size and oval in shape. The fleshis of a beautiful orange pink, and for ex- cellence in quality, all lovers of good cantaloupes should try the Delmonico. PEt., 5c.; oz. 10c¢.; 14 1b., 30c.: 1b.. 90c. PHOTOGRAPH OF A NETTED BEAUTY. NETTED BEAUTY. This new variety, first named and introduced by us, has met with large sale,and many leading melon growers have realized handsomely on their | ‘erops of Netted Beauties, owing to their great earliness and distinct handsome appearance, as shown in the above photo-— graph. It is very early, coming in a few days after our EXTRA EARLY PRIZE and JERSEY BELLE, which are the earliest melons known. It is completely covered with a dense netting, and entirely free from any tendency to rib like other sorts. -It is also very productive; our whole crop averaged in past seasons over ten melons to the vine, on good ground. The flesh is pale green, very thick, sweet and high-fiavored. Since our introduction of this variety three years since, a melon introduced under another name by a prominent firm is so similar, on our trial grounds, as to seem identical with it. Pkt. 5c; oz., 15¢.; 4 1b., 35c.; Ib., $1.25; 5 lbs., $5.00. ““Netted Beauty is more than you claim, wonderfully NEW EARLY HACKENSACK. (See photograph.) This valuable variety is ready for market fully ten days ahead of the well-known Hackensack, its progenitor, which | PHOTOGRAPH OF THE NEW EARLY HACKENSACK. | it much resembles. The melons are almost equal in size to the old Hackensack, weighing from five to ten pounds each. Itis very productive, averaging five to six melons on the vine, all very deeply netted. Its carrying and shipping qualities are equal to those of any known variety, and is fast ming popular in the South, where itis grown for ship- mentto Northern markets. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c.; 14 Ib.. 25c.; Ib., 80c.; 5 Ibs. and over, 60c. per Ib. prolific; stood up well in our wet season while all others rotted.’—W. M. GrraARDEAU, Monticello, Fla. JERSEY BELLE. The earliest and best muskmelon for light and sandy soils. See photograph and description eden eNovelles, page 14. PkEt., 10c.; oz., 25¢e.; 14 1b., 75e.; = EXTRA EARLY PRIZE. The earliest and best musknielon for strong soil. See Specialties, page 13. PkEt., Se.; 0z., 10¢.; 74 Ib., 30c.; 1b., $1.00; 5 lbs. and over, 85c. per Ib. 52 22s cK@'" JOHNSON - &-STOKES - PHILADELPHIA - Sie AN AVERAGE SPECIMEN OF OUR GOLDEN GEM. GOLDEN GEM (Netted Gem, or Golden Jenny.) This valuable cantaloupe, first introduced by us, is admitted by prominent melon growers to be one of the very best grown. The photograph above shows their shape. They grow very uniform in shape and size, weighing about two pounds each, skin green and thickly netted. They are very thick meated, flesh of a light green color, the inside surface, when cut open, being of a beautiful golden color. In quality and flavor they are swperior, being uniformly rich, sugary and luscious. They are extra early, ripening a few days after our Jersey Belle and Extra Early Prize. The vines keep green longer and produce better than any variety we have ever known. They sellin markets, where known, right along- side of other varieties, at double price. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 14 Ib., 25e.; 1b., 80¢.; 5 lbs. and over, by express, 60c. per Ib. EARLY JENNY LIND. A standard popular sort, rather small, early and flattened on the ends. Flesh green aand generally good in flavor.. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 10¢e.; 44 lb., 20e.; Ib., 60c.; 5 ]bs. and over, 45c. per lb. WARD’S NECTAR. An exceedingly sweet and deli- -cious green fleshed variety, considered by many growers the very best of all the green fleshed sorts. Grows to good size, well netted and of handsome shape. Tryit. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., L0c.; 14 Ib., 25c.; Ib., 75e. MILLER CREAM, or RED-FLESHED OSAGE. No variety of muskmelon has become so widely known in such a short time as the Osage, or Miller Cream, as it is called in some sections. In the Chicago and other Western markets it is now the favorite sort. It is also well known by commis- sion men and the general pubile, being offered on the hotel and restaurant bills of fare by its own name—‘‘ OSAGE.” It grows to a medium size, and is egg or globe-shaped. The skin is very thin, of dark green color, and well netted. The flesh is of a salmon pink color, remarkably sweet and spicy in flavor, extremely thick and delicious to the rind. Pkt., 5¢: oz., 10c.; 44 Ib., 25¢.; lb., 80c.; 5 Ibs. and over, 60c. per Ib. NETTED PINEAPPLE. A splendid market variety of good shape, medium size, flesh green and thick, firm, juicy and sweet; very early and popular in our markets. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 10c.; 14 1b., 25c.; 1b., 70¢.; 5 1bs., $2.50. NEW SUPERIOR. A beautiful new, round muskmelon originated in New Jersey, free from ribs and densely netted. Flesh light green and of the finest quality. Our customers will find it a very superior melon for either home or market garden. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 14 lb., 30e.; lb., 90e. ACME, or BALTIMORE. This melon is the most popular of allin Baltimore markets and throughout Mary- Jand, where it is known as Baltimore citron. It has of late years also become prominent in Philadelphia and New York markets as Acme Cantaloupe, and in its season is much sought after by the best hotels and restaurants. It is quite early, very large and showy, pointed at the ends; strongly netted, thick, rich, green flesh. It is one of the best and most profitable varieties for shipping to distant markets. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 10¢c.; 14 lb., 25¢.; Ib., 70e.;51bs. and over, by freight or express, 50c. per Ib. *. EMERALD GEM. This most excellent new muskmelon originated in Michigan. It is of superior flavor and quality; the skin isan emerald green color and quite smooth; they ripen early and produce well, being about the size of our Golden Gem; the flesh is light red or salmon, very thick, juicy and crystalline, and luscious in flavor. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 10c.; 44 lb., 25e.; Ib., 80c.; 5 Ibs., $3.00, by express. CHICAGO MARKET. A superior market variety, developed by Mr. A. Colvin, a well-known Chicago gar- dener. It is the most popular green-fleshed Nutmeg in Chicago and other Western markets, and is steadily growing in favorin the East. It comes quite early for such a good sized melon. Very uniform in size, deep green flesh of ex- cellent quality. Pkt., 5c.; oz.,10c.; 14 1b., 30c.; Ib., 90e.; 5 Ibs. and over, 70c. per lb. CHAMPION MARKET, orSTARN’S FAVORITE, This new muskmelon is quite distinct from all other varie- ties. The melons are almost a perfect globe in shape and densely netted. They are very uniform in size, averaging about six pounds each. The flesh is thick, light green in color, and of rich, sweet flavor. Six melons will fill a market basket. The vines are very vigorous, remarkably healthy, and very productive. The melons mature early, and all ripen up finely. It is an excellent shipper and a most popular variety for market. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 10¢e.; 4%4 1b., 30e.; 1b., 90¢.; 5 Ibs. and over, 70e. per lb, THE PERSIAN MONARCH. The fact that this grand new cantaloupe comes from Persia, the original home of the muskmelon, will of itself be sufficient recommendation to many who haye never grown it, as some of our finest and oldest varieties come from the same source. The Shah (as it is called in Persia) or Persian Monarch is decidedly the best of all foreign muskmelons, being much the richer in quality. The flesh is much thicker and the rind thinner than in any other, or, asa friend remarked in testing their quality: ‘* There isthree times as much eating in one of these melons as in any other, and eating fit for the gods.”’ They grow to medium size, with very thick, rich salmon-colored flesh, Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 60c.; 14 lb., $1.75. PHOTOGRAPH OF OUR PRINCESS MUSKMELON. THE PRINCESS. We feel justly proud in having been the first seedsmen to offer to the public anew variety of such extraordinary value. Inthe past four years over two thousand melon growers have pronounced the Princess to be the finest and sweetest of all salmon or red fleshed melons. It is quite distinct from all other varieties, and possesses so many strong points of superiority that it has speedily become the most popular variety for family and market pur- poses. The Princess isa chance seedling, discovered some years since by one of our customers, a large melon grower near Boston, who claims to have sold them as high as $2.50 each, to faney restaurants in Boston, owing to their ex- tremely handsome appearance, wonderful weight and thick flesh when opened. Our engraving, made from nature, shows their shape, which is nearly round, with heavily netted dark green skin; the flesh is of a rich salmon color, thicker than in any other melon, and in flavor is sweet and luscious beyond description. They ripen early and grow to good size, frequently weighing eight to ten pounds each, and always command the very highest prices in market. The vines grow vigorously and are very productive and hardy. Pkt., de.; 0z., l5e.; 4 Ib., 40e.; Ib., $1.25. =) ++ POPULAR- VEGETABLE: SEEDS -- A PHOTOGRAPH OF OUR SPLENDID NEW CANTALOUFE, OR MUSKMELON, JOHNSON & STOKES’ SUPERB. JOHNSON & STOKES’ NEW SUPERB MUSKMELON. This is without question the handsomest late melon, and the most showy of the green-fleshed sorts. The photograph above, made from an ordinary specimen taken from our patch, shows its handsome shape and fine netted surface better than a description. delicious flavor. In a test with forty other green fleshed varieties, it surpassed them all in growth, thickness of flesh, and rich, It attains a very large size, and its shipping and market qualities are superior to the well-known Montreal, Hackensack and other large market melons, while in quality and fine appearance they cannot even compare with the *«Superb.” Pkt., 10¢.; 0z., 30c.; 14 lb., 75c.; Ib., $2.50. GIANT OF COLORADO. This melon was discovered six years ago by one of our representatives while travelling in Colorado; the grower claimed that he had frequently grown them to weigh fifty pounds and over. Owing to their delicious flavor and quality, they were much sought after in Denver and other home markets. We have found these claims fally substantiated, and can honestly reeommend them as the largest of all muskmelons. Several customers the past three seasons report weights of thirty pounds and upwards, and many first premiums at State and County fairs. They grow uniformly as large as good-sized watermelons. The flesh is g®een, melting and sugary. As an exhibition and large market variety they are unequalled. If you want to astonish everybody, include Colorado Giant in your order. PEt., 5¢.; 02z., 15¢.; 14 Ib., 40e.; Ib., $1.25. IMPROVED MONTREAL GREEN NUTMEG. This variety is largely grown by market gardeners. The fruit is nearly round, slightly flattened at the ends, with a densely netted green skin. They grow to avery uniform size, and average fifteen to twenty pounds in weight. The flesh is remarkably thick, and of splendid flavor. Owing to its large and handsome appearance they sell rapidly in market at good prices. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 10c.; 44 lb., 25¢.; Ib., 80c.; 5 lbs. and over, 60c. per lb. Hackensack, or Turk’s Cap. A variety of the Green Citron; deeply netted, very large and productive, of excel- lent flavor; profitable and fine for market. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10¢.; 4 Ib., 25c.; 1b., 75¢.; 51bs. and over, by express, 55c. per lb. Those who want the most profitable for late market or the best for the home garden, need seek no further. BANANA CANTALOUPE. This odd-shaped and striking variety originated in South Jersey, and is pro- nounced by many the most profitable they have ever grown. They are eagerly sought at high prices in Philadelphia and New York markets, owing to their oddity of appearance and rich flavor. They grow from two to two and a quarter feet long, with deep salmon colored flesh, of good quality; by many preferred to any other variety, and a great curiosity. *Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 10¢e.; 44 1b., 30e.; Ib., $1.10. BAY VIEW. Anearly, vigorous growing and produc- tive variety; large size, weighing twelve to fifteen pounds. and delicious flavor; desirable for market gardeners. Pkt., 5e.; oz., 10c.; 14 lb., 20c.; 1b., 65¢.; 5 Vbs., $2.25. OTHER STANDARD MUSKMELONS. The following standard varieties are so well known as not to require any detailed description. We offer them :t the uniform price of 5¢e. per pkt.; 10e. per oz.; 25e. per 14 |b.; 75e. per lb.: Prolific Netted Nutmeg, Surprise, Improved Orange Christiana, Perfection, Japan Coral Fleshed, White Japan, Casaba or Persian. JERSEY BELLE THE EARLIEST. “Jersey Belle ripened two weeks ahead of all others; my whole patch was gathered within five days; every melon perfect.’’—Cuas. F. ABport, May’s Landing, N. J. PRINCESS THE MOST DELICIOUS. “Princess Melonis the most delicious and sweetest of all. Fully up to representation.’’—THos. WHITEHEAD, Beltsville, Md. —— 54 eee <@ * JOHNSON - &-STOKES- PHILADELPHIA - Gps Mos MELONS.—Watermel)lon. There ain't no better thing in the vegetable line, And they don’t need much tendin’, as every farmer Knows ; And when they're ripe and ready for to pluck from the vine, Twant to say to you, THEY’ RE THE BEST FRUIT THAT GROWS! Oh, Tjoy in my heart to jest hear that rippin’ sound When you split one down the back and jolt the halves in two, And the friends you love the best is gathered all around— And you says unto your sweetheart, ‘Oh, here's the core fer you.” —JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY. One ounce will plant about fifty hills, and four pounds will plant one acre. STOKES’ EXTRA EARLY MELON—EARLIEST OF ALL. STOKES’ EXTRA EARLY. This distinct melon, first introduced by us, is, without doubt, the earliest of all. Our illustration shows their shape, which is nearly round, dark green skin, slightly mottled with white. The flesh is deep scarlet, remarkably solid, and in delicious, sugary flavor ts unsurpassed by any other melon. Their average weight is about fifteen pounds. The seed is very small, being only about half the size of other melon seeds. They are also much more productive than the larger sorts. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 20c.; 14 Ib., 40e.; lb., $1.25. EARLY CALIFORNIA, or IMPROVED ODELLA. This isa popular market variety in New Jersey, two weeks earlier than the Old Mountain Sweet, round to oval in shape, color light green, good quality and an excellent shipper ; rind very tough and grows to large size. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 10¢.; 4% lb., 20c.; lb., 65e. DARK ICING. This variety combines all the good qualities essential to perfection. They grow to medium size, averaging in weight from twenty-five to thirty pounds, although we have known them to reach fifty pounds. The skin is dark green and firm. The flesh is a deep rich scarlet, of delicwwus flavor; it is one of the best shipping and carrying melons grown. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 10c.; 44 Ib., 20¢.; 1b., 70¢e.; 5 Ibs. and over, by express or freight, 50c. per Ib. KOLB GEM. This variety is more largely grown by Southern shippers than any other. It originated with R. F. Kolb, one of the largest melon growers ofAlabama, andis ahybrid of Seakv Bark and Rattle- snake. Therind, though quite thin, is very tough, standing handling and shipment long distances without breakage. The flesh is of bright red and of fair quality. Pkt., 5e.; oz., 10c.; 44 1b., 20c.; 1b., 60e.; 5 lbs. and over, 45ce. per Ib. SCALY BARK. The skin is dark green, quite smooth, and has a peculiar scaly appearance. It is an unusually pro- ductive sort, the average weight of the melons being forty to fifty pounds, although it is not unusual for specimens to reach seventy pounds. The flesh is light crimson, solid, tender and of exquisite flavor; remains in choice eating condition long after being pulled. The rind, though quite thin, is remarkably tough. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 14 Ib.. 25e.; Ib., 75e. THE BOS GRAY MONARCH, or LONG WHITE ICING. This distinct melon is, without doubt, one of the largest of all, frequently attaining a weight of seventy pounds and over, The skin is a mottled gray color, shape long, flesh bright crimson, and of sweet delicious flavor. It is also a fine ship- per, carrying well long distances and bringing very high prices. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 10¢.; 14 1b., 25e.; 1b., 75c.; 5 Ibs., $3.00. CUBAN QUEEN. Skin beautifully striped, dark and light green. The flesh is bright red, remarkably solid, luscious, crisp and sugary, very solid and the bestof keepers; excellent to ship to distant markets. They have been grown to weigh over one hundred pounds; are enormously productive. Pkt., 5e.; oz., 10e.; 14 Ib., 25c.; lb., 65c.; 5 lbs., $2.50. HUNGARIAN HONEY. A new variety brought from Hungary afew years since. They grow round as a cannon ball, very uniform in size and weight, running from ten to twelve pounds. The outside skin is dark green, rind very thin, flesh red and unusually sweet and luscious. Pkt., 5e.: | oz., 10e.; 4 Ib., 30¢.; lb., $1.00. MAMMOTH IRON-CLAD. This melon grows to «a very large uniform size, frequently weighing eighty pounds and over, and resembles in its markings the Cuban Queen. In shape and seed, however, it is quite distinct, being deeper and fuller at both ends, with seed of drab-white color. They are enormous yielders, flesh red, solidand of excellent flavor. The rind is extremely tough and hard—hence their name, Iron-Clad—rendering them valuable for shipping. Pkt., 5e.; 0z., 10¢.; 44 1b., 25¢e.; lb., 65¢.; 5 Ibs., $2.50. KENTUCKY WONDER. This is a new red-seeded variety. We have never known a red-seeded watermelon that was notagood one, this being the best we have ever grown. Inshapeit is oblong; skin dark green, marbled in stripes of light green; flesh a beautiful searlet color, crisp, tender, rich and sugary flavor, always firm and never mealy. Attains an average weight of forty to sixty pounds. A real good, old-fashioned Kentucky melon, that has few equals in quality. Pkt., 5e.; oz., 10c.; 14 lb., 30c.; lb., $1.00. SEMINOLE. This new watermelon comes from ' Florida. We find it one of the best of melons in quality, form long, growing to an extra large size, outside skin gray, slightly tinged with light green, extra early and very pro- ductive. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10¢e.; 4% lb., 25c.; Ib., 65¢e.; 5 Ibs., $2.50. LIGHT ICING, or ICE RIND. Of round form, skin light color, thin rind and good quality, nearly or quite equal to the dark-skinned Sweet Icing, which it resembles in shape. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10¢.; 14 Ib., 25c.; Ib., 70c.; 5 Ibs., $2.75. THE DELAWARE. A fine new variety, originated by Mr. Paynter Frame, of Delaware, the originator of the Iron- Clad, being a eross of that variety with Mountain Sweet. The shape is oblong, and skin striped light and dark green. It grows larger and ripens earlier than the Iron-Clad, an ex- cellent keeper and fine shipper. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 14 |b., 30c.; lb., 90e.; 5 lbs., $3.75. WHITE GEM. A new round, white-skinned variety, somewhat resembling the well-known Russian Volga, but said to have come originally from China. It is extremely hardy and productive, and thrives well in our climate; flesh pink and of delicious flavor; rind thin, but very tough and Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 15c.; 14 Ib., 35e.; lb., $1.25, hard. S. A distinct variety introduced a few yearssince. Shape as shown in accompanying illustration. deeply scarlet, unusually sugary, crystalline and melting. The rind is very thin and tough. considered by many the very best table melon for family use. 10¢.; 14 lb., 25c.; 1b., 85e.; 5 Jbs. and over, 65c. per Ib. Skin is black green in color. Flesh It ripens early, and is enormously productive. This is Pkt., 5c.; 0z., Pere ORE ECE TNELESHAUSY Ge i | | ae T Watermelon, Surpassi Johnson's Dixie Watermelon tans on cn oe singer an Win a_i Peer in Fine Quality and Productiveness, OTHING we have ever introduced has met with such large sale, and brought us so many strong recommendations from growers in all sections of the country as this wonderful melon. Johnson’s Dixie is the only watermelon now in demand at good prices and at a hand- some profit to growers on New York, Philadelphia and Boston markets in the selling season. Itis across between the Kolb Gem and Old Fashioned Mountain Sweet, made by one of the largest truck and melon growers of North Carolina. It surpasses the Kolb Gem in shipping qualities, and fully equals the Mountain Sweet in fine eating quality and flavor, and is a week to ten days earlier than either. It hasa remarkably thinrind, almost impenetrable, which preserves it for a great length of time, keeping three times as long as either of the two varieties named, before showing decay. Its great productiveness is shown from the fact that the past three seasons it matured from Six to eight large melons to the vine, while Kolb Gem rarely produced more than two or three. The vines grow strong and rapidly, with more laterals than any other melon, and have the singular and very valuable quality of rooting from every joint, adding greatly to the productive- ness and life of the vines. The meat is more scarlet, finer and of much better quality. These strong claims have been more than verified in past seasons by ourselves and hundreds of other growers. } j I tition for the $100.00 Cash ae Ce a tee { 33 lbs Prizes fagered. BS for the largest Johnson’s 7 | Dixie grown in 1892, over four hundred customers teported weights of fifty pounds and over. The largest and heaviest melon grown, and for which our first qin was awarded, weighed 1353 pounds, and measured 37 inches in length, with a diam- eter of 18 inches. This wonderful melon was grown by Samuel Barnes, Esq., of Wills Point, Texas. When we first introduced this new melon to the public in the spring of 1890, we paid what we believe to be the highest price per pound ever given for a crop of melon seed. The Peer stock seed from which our present supply was grown, was taken from the very ‘ choicest specimens in a field of thirty acres. The great popularity of John- son’s Dixie is due entirely to the great care and attention given to our selected Strain, which is the best that care and money could produce. Buy direct from the introducers and you will be sure to get the genuine. Prices: Pkt. 5c.; 0z., toc.; 4% lb., 25c.; lb., 85c., post-paid ; 5 lbs. and over, 65c. per lb., by express. Extra Selected Stock Seed, saved from picked melons, the largest and finest in our patch. Pkt., toc.; 0z., 20c.; % lb., 50c.; 1b., $1.50. AARON PauL, the well-known New Jersey melon grower says: ‘“‘ After a three years’ trial I find Johhson’s Dixie the best, hardiest and most productive melon I have ever grown. My fields of this variety were a sight to behold, averaging seven to eight fine, large melons to the vine, while its eating qual- ity is unequalled by any other variety ever grown or known to me. Its fine appearance and shipping qualities are so much superior to Kolb Gem as to place it beyond comparison. Its extreme hardiness to both cold and wet weather is simply wonderful, and I doubt if its equal exists.” AARON PAUL, THE VETHRAN MELON GROWER. 56 5 © - JOHNSON: &- STOKES: PHILADELPHIA : @ro Bb art JUMBO WATERMELON, JUMBO. In shape this new melon is almost round, as shown in illustration. Theskin is green, with faint stripes of lighter green. In formand habit ofresting on the blossom end is like the Pride of Georgia, but is free from the ribs of that variety. Asindicated by the name, they grow to a fine large size with a very tough rind, making it a valuable shipping variety. Flesh red and very sweet. It alsoripens quite early, and is rapidly becoming a most popular sort for market. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 10¢.; 14 lb., 30c.; Ib., 90c.; 5 lbs. and over, 75e. per lb. GREEN AND GOLD. This is a fine, new, large melon, with flesh of beautiful orange color, of delicious quality. We have tested this variety for four seasons, and can recom- mend it as a fine family melon, as well as a curiosity. Pkt., 5e.; 0z., 10c.; 44 1b., 25e.; Ib. , 65ce.; 5 Ibs., $2.50. GIRARDEAU’S FLORIDA FAVORITE. This va- iety is a hybrid of the Rattlesnake and Pierson, the latter being a celebrated home variety in Florida. It is pronounced one of the finest table melons extant; oblong in shape, grow- ing to a very large size; rind dark, with light green stripes; flesh light crimson, very crisp and deliciously sweet. It ripens about ten days earlier than Kolb Gem or Iron-Clad. PEt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 14 Ib., 25c.; Ib., 75c.; 5 lbs., $3.00. RED-SEEDED VAUCLUSE. NEW RED-SEEDED VAUCLUSE. This js not only the best foreign watermelon we have ever grown, but one of the most promising of the many sorts lately introduced. It is of French origin, very early, of large size, elongated egg-shaped. The flesh is a bright crimson, very sweet, not in the least stringy, and edible to within one-eighth of an inch of the skin; the seeds are also bright red. The rind, though so thin, is very tough, and the shell glossy, making itan excellent shipper ; dark green color, beautifully threaded wu a still darker green. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 44 1b., 30¢e.; Ib., -00. JOHNSON’S CHRISTMAS. This melon, introduced by us a few years since, has already become a most popular melon for shipping long distances. Hundreds of customers write us every year that they keep until Christmas in perfect condition. Their valuable keeping and shipping qualities are due to a peculiar, hard, tenacious coating or outside enamelling of the skin, which also gives them an exceedingly handsome and fresh appearance, even after being kept or allowed to remain onthe vines for months after ripening. The flesh is of a beautiful rich searlet, very solid and of delicious sugary flavor. Its uniform size, and handsome, fresh appear- ance at all times make it a most salable variety. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 14 lb., 25e.; lb., 65¢.; 5 lbs. and over, 50c. per Ib. PRIDE OF GEORGIA. Originated in Monroe County, Georgia. The rind is a dark green, shape nearly oval, and ridged like an orange; flesh rich scarlet, very sweet and crisp; attains a large size and a good shipper. Pkt., 52.; oz., 10c.; 14 Ib., 25e.: 1b., 75e.; 5 lbs. and over, 60c. per Ib. GEORGIA GYPSY, or RATTLESNAKE. A superior early market variety, large, oblong; skin green, mottled and striped. Pkt.. 5¢.; 0z., 1Ue.; 44 Ib., 25e.; lb., 65e, IMPROVED MOUNTAIN SWEET. A general favor- ite for market; early, large, flesh red, solid, rich and sweet. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 14 Ib., 20c.; Ib., 60¢.; 5 Ibs., $2.25. ICE CREAM, or *®EEKLESS. True, white seed, of medium size, early, green skin, very thin rind, fiesh solid, searlet, crisp and of a delicious flavor; an ex- cellent variety. Pkt., 5e.; 0Z., 10c.; 44 Ib., 25c.; Ib., 65¢.; 5 Ibs., $2.80. COLORADO PRESERVING. An improvement on the green preserving melon; enormously productive and of bet- ter quality, making very clear, transparent preserves of fine flavor. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 44 ., 25e.; Ib., 65¢e.; 5 Ibs., 0. Green Citron. For preserving; small, round; flesh white and solid. Pkt.,5c.; oz., 10c.; Y4 lb., 25c.; |b., 60¢e.; 5 Ibs., $2.50. MANGO MELON, or VEGETABLE ORANGE. This new fruit belongs to the melon family, but has a flavor entirely peculiar to itself. When it first ripens it is quite hard, but soon becomes mellow and sweet, and has a rich flavor, somewhat resembling the peach. When ripe the fruit falls from the vine. The flesh is very firm, with a small cavity in the centre, and easily peeled. For sweet pickles. pies or preserving they are superb. A few pieces of sliced lemon add to their flavor. They are easily cultivated, won- derfully productive, and can be used in every way in which you would usea peach, except that they are not usually liked raw, although some consider them excellent simply sliced with a little sugar on. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 15¢.; 44 Ib., 35c.; lb., $1.25. i Other Standard Watermelons. The following well-known varieties are each 5c, per pkt., 10c. per oz., 25e. per 14 lb., 75e. per lb.: Phinney’s Early, Vick’s Early, Mountain Sweet, Improved Black Spanish, Improved Mountain Sprout, Jersey Blue, Ruby Gold, Oemler’s Triumph, Volga. MARTYNIA. *Martynia Proboscidea. For pickling. PKt., 5¢.; 0z., 30c.; 14 Ib., $1.005 Ib.. $2.75. MUSTARD. One ounce will sow about seventy-five feet of drill. NEW CHINESE. A giant curled variety; leaves twice the size of the ordinary White Mustard, frequently fourteen to fifteen inches long, with blade of yellowish-green color, netted and crimpled like that of a Savoy cabbage; stems more succulent than any other mustard; flayor pleasantly sweet and pungent. Insix weeks from the time of sowing the leaves may commence to be gathered, and the plants will continue to yield until frost sets in. The leaves are eaten boiled like spinach. They are very little diminished in sub- stance by co@king, and have a very agreeable flavor. In some countries it forms one of the most highly esteemed of all green vegetables. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 44 Ib., 30c.; Ib., $1.00. White London. Bestforsalads. Oz.,5c.; Ib., 45e. Black, or Brown. More pungent than the white; for salad and culinary use. Oz., 5c.; 14 lb., 20c.; Ib., 45e. NASTURTIUM-—Indian Grass. Tall Yellow. The best for pickling or salads. 0z., 15e.: 14 Ib., 40c.; Ib., $1.25. Dwarf Mixed. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 15¢.; 14 1b., 40c.; lb., $1.25. COLORADO PRESERVING MELON, Pkt., 5e.; -- POPULAR- VEGETABLE- SEEDS - + @yo.... 57 No one can appreciate the value of reliable seeds better than those who have been once disap- pointed. Too much care cannot be exercised in selecting your supply of onion seed. There is no vegetable in which the quality of the seed exerts a greater influence upon the crop. Our stock is all grown from choice bulbs, selected carefully by hand, and is unsurpassed in this country. During our whole business career as seedsmen, it has always been our aim to make quality a first consideration, price afterwards, and in no one crop have we met with greater reward for our efforts than in onions, the demand for our seed having increased so rapidly that we have been obliged to largely inerease our facilities for growing every year for several years past. PHOTOGRAPH OF A GROWING CROP OF OUR PEDIGREE ONION SEED ON OUR PENNSYLVANIA FARM. PHILADELPHIA GROWN SEED, or that raised in the southeastern part of Pennsylvania, is unquestionably earlier than New England seed, and still earlier compared with Western seed. This is an important feature, as the early market onions always bring the highest prices. The growth con- clusively proves our claim, the Philadelphia seed making bulbs of better quality for keeping or imme- diate use, either as sets or full sized onions, long before seed from any other locality. Large, full sized onions can be grown from our seed the first season in any section of the United States, North or South, at no greater cost than carrots, parsnips, beets, ruta-bagas, or the onion sets themselves, while the net return per acre will be from two to five times as great. Five pounds of seed will sow an acre for this purpose. To grow small sets, fifty to sixty pounds to the acre is required. There is no crop, perhaps, more sure than onions. Rich soii, with a good application of manure every year, and proper attention will almost invariably insure a good crop. Five hundred bushels per acre is a medium crop, while from eight hundred to one thousand bushels are not unusual under the best cultivation. Yellow onions take the lead in most sections, as they are more hardy, grow larger, and bear hand- ling better. Onions, unlike most other crops, may be raised on the same ground for an indefinite length of time. A BOOK YOU SHOULD HAVE. The New Onion Culture, or how to grow 2000 bushels to the acre, by T. Greiner, should also be read by all onion growers. Price, 50 cents, post-paid, or may be had free with orders of $3.00 and over. (See Book Premiums, page 25.) TUL U The onion not only contains considerable nutriment and has valuable medicinal properties, but is most useful in coun- teracting the bad effects of sedentary life. The disagreeable odor it imparts to the breath may be avoided in a great meas- ure by thorough cooking, or by eating afew leaves of parsley. Full information for Culture, Storage and Market- ing of both onions and onion sets, see our book of $100 Prize Essays. This book is sent by mail, postage paid, on receipt of price, 30 cents, or may be had free as a premium with all orders to the amount of $2.00 and over. In comparing our prices with others, please 5 remember that WE PAY THE POSTAGE, and if the seed is ordered by freight or express, at 5 the expense of the purchaser, 8c. PER POUND may be deducted. Market gardeners and onion growers who use large quantities of onion seed will please write for special prices, stating quantity re- UU a. ... 24@ JOHNSON - & - STOKES - PHILADELPHIA. x0 |, EXTRA LARGE RED WETHERSFIELD, EXTRA LARGE RED WETHERSFIELD. (See illustration.) Onion growers who prefer the red varieties will find this a magnificent strain, far Surpassing the ordi- nary Red Wethersteld in size, productiveness and keep- ing qualities. Itis of the finest form, skin deep purplish red, flesh purplish white, much finer grained than many of the redsorts. Immense crops of this onion are grown each season, from our seed, by some of the largest growers in the United States, who realize the very highest prices for their crops. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 20e; 14 1b., 60c.; Ib., $2.00, post-paid; 5 lbs., $9.25; 10 lbs. and over, $1.75 per lb., by express or freight. PHILADELPHIA YELLOW DUTCH, or STRAS- BURG. The great set onion—our pedigree seed. (See illustration.) The most popular variety for sets, grown so extensively by market gardeners around Philadelphia. ‘’he sets of this variety grow round, plump and bright. Full s ze onions are somewhat flattened, flesh pure white, mild flivorandan excellent keeper. Skin bright yellow. Pkt., Inte.; oz., 20¢.; 4% 1b., 60¢e.; Ib., $2.25, post-paid; 5 1b. lots, $2.10 per lb.; 10 lbs. and over, $2.00 per lb., by freight or express, not prepaid. EXTRA EARLY RED GLOBE. A new variety, Inaturing as eurly asthe Extra Early Flat Red, but of a be:utiful globe shape; skin deep red. flesh mild and tender; au excellent keeper and very desirable for market use. PKt., 10c.; oz., 25¢.; 44 1b., 80e ; Ib., $2.75; 5 Ibs., $12.50. PHILADELPHIA YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS ONION—PEDIGREE SEED. (See illustration.) This improved variety is pronounced by all market gardeners and onion growers, who now grow itin preference to all other onions the very best strain in cul- tivation. Itis the earliest yellow variety, largest in size, uniformly perfect in shape and the largest cropper pro- ducing from seed 1,000 bushels to the acre with good cultiva- tion. It is also the most reliable for bottoming and one of the best keepers ofall American onions. Im fact, it is every- thing that could be desired as a market or table onion. Prices of our Pedigree Tested seed crop of 1893, grown from selected hand-picked bulbs. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 20c.; 14 Ib., 60c.; Ib., $2.25; post-paid; 5]b. lots, $2.10 per 1b.; 10 lbs. and over, $2.00 per lb., by express or freight. ROUND YELLOW DANVERS ONION. Our superior stock of this celebrated variety is of fine shape; grows to good size, with thin yellow skin, white flesh, fine grained, mild flavor and excellent quality. It ripens early, frequently producing from six to eight hun- dred bushels to the acre; keeps well and is considered a splendid sort. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c.; 44 lb., 60c.; lb., $2.00, post-paid. By express or freight, in quantities of 10 lbs. and over, $1.75 per lb. MAMMOTH PRIZETAKER. The great Spanish yellow onion. We offer American grown seed. See photograph under Specialties, page 16. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 35¢.; 14 Ib., 90e.; Ib., $3.25. RHODE ISLAND CRACKER ONIONS. of all red and yellow onions. Novelties, page 15. IVORY BALL AND GOLDEN BALL. The great American keeping onions. See Specialties, page 16. The earliest See photograph under PHILA. YELLOW DUTCH. PHILA. EXTRA EARLY RED. PHILADELPHIA EXTRA EARLY RED FLAT. (See illustration.) Teu days to two weeks earlier than the Large Red Wethersfield, of medium size and deep red color, an abundant producer, and of goodyform and flavor, keeping well. It is well adapted tothe cold, mucky soils of the North and Northwest, where other varieties fail to produce full sized onions. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 20e.; 14 lb., 70c.; 1b., $2.25, post- paid ; 5 lbs., $10.50; 10 lbs. and over, $2.00 per Ib. SOUTHPORT LARGE RED GLOBE. This variety is very similar to the Southport Yellow Globe in shape and size, but ripens somewhat later, maturing a few days later than the Red Wethersfield. It isa splendid keeper and in quality is superior to most other red varieties. Pkt., 10¢.; 0z., 20c.; 44 lb., 70c.; 1b., $2.25; 5 Ib. lots, $2.10 per Ib. SOUTHPORT LARGE YELLOW GLOBE. This fine American variety is entirely distinct from the Danvers. It is a very handsome, round or globe shaped variety, of large size, with thin, yellow skin, white flesh, fine grained, mild, very firm and the best of keepers. It ripens early and sells readily at the highest prices in our markets. Itis a most reliable variety for bottoming,and entirely free from seullions. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 25¢.; 44 lb., 75¢.; lb., $2.75, post paid; 5 lb, lots and over, by express, $2.50 per lb. PHILADELPHIA YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS ONION, American Extra Early Pearl The largest and best of all the white varieties, with possibly the exception of our New White Prize-Winner, introduced last spring. It growsto enormous size and shape, as shown in our illustration above; of pearly white color, the outer skin having a very showy, waxy appearance; flesh of a pure, snow white, and flavor so mild that it can be eaten like an apple. It grows with wonderful rapidity, reaching the first season, from seed, the enormous size of six to seven inches diameter, frequently weighing three to four pounds each. A splendid keeper, succeeding everywhere, and requir- ing only thin soil. Our seed of this wonderful variety is Philadelphia grown, and should not be confounded with a cheap imported variety offered by some dealers as Silver White Etna, or Early Pearl, which is an entirely different onion, although somewhat resembling the American Extra Early Pearl in shape, being flatter, not as thick through, and it is vastly inferior in size and keeping qualities to the Genuine American Extra Early Pearl as grown and sold by us. Pkt., 15e.; 02., 50c.; 14 Ib., $1.35; Ib., $5.00. MAMMOTH VICTORIA ONIONS—RED AND WHITE GLOBE. NEW race of onions introduced a few years since from Sardinia, where they are Jargely grown. They have attained enormous sizes and weights, of two to four pounds each, grown in the United States. They are of handsome globe shape, as shown in the illustration, and are worthy of a trial by all gardeners who are interested in the growing of foreign onions for either market or ex- hibition purposes. As the imported seed of these varieties germinates poorly, we offer choice American grown seed from selected bulbs. RED VICTORIA ONION. The skin is deep blood red, flesh white and of sweet, mild flavor. Pkt., 10¢.; oz.,20¢.; 14 lb., 60c.; lb., $2.25. WHITE VICTORIA ONION. Skin and flesh pure white, of sweet, mild flavor and a very handsome, showy onion. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 30c.; 14 Ib., 85e.; Ib., $3.00, THE MADRID GIANT ONION. This new variety, first intro- duced into America five years ago, is the largest and most popular onion grown around Madrid, the Spanish capital. It possesses the large size, mild flavor, excellent keeping, and all other good qualities of the celebrated Prize-taker, but differs from that variety in its handsome, red skin, which, in contrast with its pure white, fine grained flesh, attracts marked attention in market. Madrid Giant grows quicker and can be grown at least one-third larger than any other red onion. The seed we offer this season is American grown, which will germinate better than the imported Spanish seed. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 30¢c.; 44 1b., $1.00; lb., $3.50. TRUE BERMUDA ONION SEED. Our sales of this valuable early variety, the true stock of which is often difficult to obtain, have been increasing rapidly each year. We import it in very large quantities, and are consequently enabled to make our prices extremely low. Jah Or FA they, Bermuda Onion Seed, Pale Red, 10 20 60 $2.25 as ee «« Pure White, 10 20 65 2.40 60 |, , 2h@* JOHNSON - &- STOKES - PHILADELPHIA: @ |, , AMERICAN ONIONS—Continued. PHILADELPHIA WHITE SILVER SKIN, or PORTUGAL. A good variety for family use; skin and flesh pure white, mild flavor and flat shape. The best white onion to grow lurgely for sets. Pkt., 10ce.; 0z., 35¢.; 14 1b., $1.00; lb., $3.75, post-paid ; 5 Ibs. and over, $3.50 per Ib. WHIiTEGLOBE. A large, firm, globe shaped variety, with white skin; fine flesh; handsome in shape and a good keeper. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 35¢.; 4 Ib., $1.00; lb., $3.75. NEW WHLTE BUNCH ONION. The best onion for selling in bunehes or using in a green state. lt is a very early, vigorous grower and produces large, showy, white onions of the finest quality. Pkt., 10¢.; 0z., 25c.; 14 1b., 75¢.; Ib., $2.65 35 Ibs. and over, $2.50 per Ib. HARD ROUND SILVER SKIN FOR PICKLING. The best onion for pickling, producing uniformsmall, round handsome onions, with pure white skin. neverturning green from exposure. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 25¢.; 14 Ib., 70e.; lb., $2.25; 5 Ibs. and over, $2.00 per Ib. SQA) CANE EG G a eTiar salt a) EO ry cx —-, . 2 A 1 ORES , TES Poss eT 42 Oxy cD) mes Our Pedigree Onion Seed. H. A. Davis, Sunderland, Mass., Nov. 4, 1893, writes: “T purchased of you last spring four pounds of your Pedi- gree Onion seed, from the yield of which I sold 744 bushels of onions at an average of 50 cents per bushel. I also pur- chased, at the same time in thespring, from a prominent Eastern seed house, the same amount of onion seed and at the same price as those I bought from you, and harvested just 311144 bushels that sold at an average of 38 cents per bushel. Both these lots were sown and fertilized and tended alike. Moral—Use Johnson & Stokes’ seed.” Philadelphia Yellow Globe Danvers. “Tn twenty years’ experience your Philadelphia Yellow Globe Danvers has proven the best and handsomest onion I have ever grown. It takes first prize at all our exhibitions.”’ -—-HENRY Hoskins, Binghamton, N. Y. Extra Large Red Wethersfield. “Extra Large Red Wethersfield Onions from your seed awarded first prize at our State and county fairs in a field of thirteen competitors.”—M. L. Houston, Shawneetown, Ill. Mammoth Prizetaker. “Mammoth Prizetaker Onion produced the finest crop of onions ever grown in this part of the State. They took first premium at New Jersey Interstate Fair.’’—PERKINS Bros., Kingston, N. J. American Extra Early Pearl. ‘* American Extra Early Pearl Onion, the largest and best ever seen here. Many weighed over six pounds.’’—J.°L. TrAvis, Cresswell, N. C. New Onion, White Prize-Winner. (See colored illustration on back of this book and page 135.) This new onion was offered last seuson for the first time, and is pronounced by all who haye grown it the most mag- nificent onionin cultivation. In shape and size it is the exact counterpart of the Mammoth Prizetaker, differing only in its pure white skin. Pkt., 15¢e.; 2 pkts., 25c.; oz., d5ve.; 14 Ib., $1.50; Ib., $5.00. ITALIAN ONIONS. The following varieties we have imported from the most reliable growers of Italy. They have all been tested and have proven a perfect success in every section of this country, and are largely grown for market, being milder in flavor than American varieties, and well adapted for early market and home garden use. They are of wonderful quick growth, forming fine large onions ina short time. NEW WH4HITE ADRIATIC BARLETTA. The ear!- jest, neatest and smallest onion grown; valuable for pickling or table use. Its great rapidity of growth will astonish every- one who triesit. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 24¢.; 44 lb., 75c.; 1b., $2.75. MAMMOTH POMPETI, or COPPER KING. Grows to enormous size; skin of aderk red color, flesh white and unusually mild in flavor. Fine exhibition and market variety. Pkt., 10¢.; oz., 20¢.; 144 1b., 60c.; 1b., $2.00. GIANT ROCCA. Large, of globular shape, reddish brown skin, and delicate flavor, sometimes weighing three pounds and over. Valuable and remarkably handsome. Pkt., 5¢e.; 0z., 20c.; 44 1b., 60e.; Ib., $2.00. WHITE QUEEN. A rapid grower, white skin, of mild flavor, early and remarkable forits keeping qualities. Pkt., 5e.; oz., 25¢e.; 14 1b., 70c.; 1b., $2.40. GIANT WHITEITALIAN TRIPOLI. (El Paso, or Large Mexican.) A large, white, flat onion, of mild flavor and beautiful form. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 20c.; 41b., 60e.; 1b., $2.25. —= = = MAMMOTH SILVER KING ONION. MAMMOTH SILVER KING. This mammoth variety is of attractive shape, with silvery white skin and flesh, of a most agreeable mild flavor. It matures a little later than our Extra Early Pearl, is of flatter shape, and frequently measures twenty inches in circumference, and weighs three to three and one-half pounds. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 30c.; 4 lb., 80c.; Ib., $3.00. Philadelphia Onion Sets. (a5 HILADELPHIA GROWN onion sets”’ are every where recognized as the best. Experienced gardeners in- sist upon having them, and enormous quantities are supplied annually to dealers and growers in all parts of the country. We grow each season large quantities of white, yellow and red onion sets, These are grown from our Phila- delphia seed, which being earlier, makes sets of better quality than that grown in any other section. ; We shall be glad to quote special prices by the bushel or barrel (3 bushels), at any time, when requested, - | 3 | — i | 3US t I L i i) Hi i i oe I nT ae PHILADELPHIA YELLOW DUTCH and DAN- VERS ONION SETS, each, per qt., 25c.; qt., post-paid, 35e. PHILADELPHIA EXTRA EARLY RED ONION SETS, per qt., 30c.; qt., post-paid, 40c. WHITE ONION SETS, qt., 35c.; qt., post-paid, 45c. POTATO ONIONSETS, qt., 30c.; qt., post-paid, 40c. TOP ONION SETS, per qt., 30c.; qt., post-paid, 40c, WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FUR ONION SETS, and sell cheaper by the peck, bushel er barrel. We will quote special prices on application. We grow sets of the foreign onions for fall shipments only, as the sets are hard to keep over winter and should be planted in the fall. 2G + POPULAR: VEGETABLE - SEEDS -- Oxo... 61 NEW WHITE MULTIPLIER ONION SETS. These are of a pure silvery white color, enormously productive, frequently producing as many as twenty bulbs ina single cluster from a single bulb planted, of excellent quality and size for bunching green or can be ripened for use as pickling onions, and for this latter purpose can be grown much more economically than from seed. Their keeping qualities are remarkable, having kept perfectly sound for a year, but their most important quality is extreme earliness, being ready for market from three to four weeks ahead of other onion sets. Pint, 25c.; qt., 45c., post-paid; qt., 35c.; 4 qts., $1.25, by express. MUSHROOMS. USHROOMS are much more easily cultivated than is generally supposed. They can be successfully and” profitably grown in a cellar,under greenhouse benches, in sheds or in beds in open air, prepared in the same manner as hot-beds. Full directions for culture are furnished with each order. na Ui eit ee nl Nl i Mite He i iW mi Ae le c uy = ae ia i ee i a ae red i OMe A Wal il a in oe ae we ee eas 3 a Our celebrated English Militrack Mushroom Spawn (made by the best maker in England, especially for our trade) hhas gained an enviable reputation among critical growers for its uniform good quality, and can be thoroughly relied on to produce a good crop of the best mushrooms. Price, in bricks of one and one-fourth pounds each, by mail, post-paid, each, 35¢.; by express, 10 lbs., $1.25; 25 1bs., $2.75; 50 lbs. and over, 10c. per lb. OKRA—Gumbo. One ounce will plant one hundred hills. MPROVED DWARF PROLIFIC, or DENSITY. A distinct variety, growing about fourteen inches in height. Grown in competition with the ordinary dwarf it pro- duced twice the number of pods, which are very smooth and beautiful. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10¢.; 14 lb., 25¢.; Ib., 75e. WHITE VELVET. This distinet and beauti- ful new okra was origin- ated in Georgia, The pods are much larger than those of any other sort, perfectly smooth, never prickly, round, not ridged or square as in other okras. Pkt., 5e; oz., 10¢e.; 14 Ib., 25e.; lb., 75e. ’ PERKINS’ MAM- MOTH LONG POD- DED. This distinct new okra is by far the best. It was originated by M. B. Perkins, awell- known New Jersey trucker, after many years of careful study and selection. Its pro- ductiveness is simply wonderful. The pods ; shoot out from the stalk PERKINS’ NEW MAMMOTH PODDED. \jithin three inches of the ground, and the whole plant is covered with them to the height of a man’s head, five to six feet. The pods are an intense green color, of unusual length, nine to ten inches, very slim, and do not get hard, as isthe case with other okras. Mr. Perkins has always realized $3.00 to $4.00) per basket for his okras in Philadelphia markets. It is also much sought after by canners, being the best of all green sorts for canning for winter use. Our seed is grown by the originator. Pkt., 5e.; oz., 10¢c.; 14 1b., 30c.; 1b., $1.00; 5 lbs. and over, 80c. per Ib. PARSLEY. One ounce will sow one hundred and forty feet of drill. ARKET GARDENERS’ BEST. (See SP es: page 18.) Pkt., 10c.; oz., 15¢.; 14 Ib., 50c.; Ib., $1.7 DWARF EXTRA CURLED PARSLEY. EMERALD, or DWARF EXTRA CURLED. Leaves tender, beautifully crimped; handsome bright green color; very ornamental. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 14 Ib., 30c.; Ib., $1 1.00. EXTRA DOUBLE CURLED. A curled variety for garnishing. Pkt., 52.; oz., 10e.; 44 1b., 30c.; 1b., $1.00, CHAMPION MOSS CURLED. Leaves crimped and curled like a bed of moss, giving a most beautiful decorative appearance. Pkt., 5e.; oz., 10c.; 14 Yb. , 80¢e.; Ib., $1.00 NEW FERN-LEAVED. Very analy, of fine for m and color; used for garnishing as W ell as for a decorative plant. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 10c.; 14 lb., 3Ce.; Ib., $1.00. Plain or Single. Dark a een with plain leaves; hardy. Pkt., 5e.; oz., 10c.; 14 Ib., 20c.; lb., 65e. Hamburg, or Turnip-Rooted. A very popular variety in Europe. Fine, fleshy, vegetable roots, whieh are used in soups, ete. Pkt., 5¢e.; oz., 10c.; 14 1b., 25e.; lb., 80e. very MARKET GARDENERS AND INSTITUTIONS Wanting to purchase seeds in large quantities will please write for special prices. Although we have made prices very low in this Catalogue, yet, where several pounds or bushels are wanted, we can frequently supply at a lower price than by the single pound or bushel. Address, JOHNSON & STOKES, Seep Growers. [217 & 219 MARKET STREET. WAREHOUSES: { 347 & 208 CHURCH STREET. PHILADELPHIA, PA. 62 ....2<@: JOHNSON - & - STOKES - PHILADELPHIA - 6; SUTTON’S SATISFACTION PEA. This new variety is the most tender and delicious in flavor of any pea grown. It was introduced by us four years ago, and surpasses in popularity even the famous Telephone and Stratagem varieties. The vine grows vigorously to a height of about two and one-half feet, requiring no brush or sticks to hold them up, being very stocky and robust and literally filled with good showy pods. They follow closely our best extra early sorts, being ready for the table fifty-six days from germination, and continue in bearing longer than other early sorts. The peas when green are unusually large, and of fine deep green color; when dry are very distinct in appearance, being much more wrinkled than any other sort. Pkt., Ioc.; pint, 35c.; qt., 65c., post-paid. Ot., 50c.; 4 qts., $1.75; peck, $2.75, by express. PEAS. One quart will plant one hundred feet of drill. one-half to two bushels will plant one acre. One and Please remember that our prices on all Peas by the pint and quart include prepayment of postage If ordered to be sent by freight or express, by us. 8c. per pint, or 1ic. per quart may be deducted. Earliest Varieties. LARGE PACKETS OF ANY VARIETY, 10c. EACH. Those marked with a (*) are wrinkled varieties. LEVELAND’S ALASKA. The earliest blue pea, very & uniform in growth. The dark green color of the pods makes.it extremely desirable, as it can be carried long distances without losing color, which quality, combined with its earliness and uniformity of ripening, makes it a most desirable extra early pea for market gardeners; height two feet. Pkt.,10c.; pint, 25c.; qt., 45¢.; peck, $1.25; bush., $4.50. Philadelphia Extra Early. (Carter’s First Crop, or Early Kent.) An excellent variety, combining earliness and productiveness; height, two and one-half feet. Pint, 25c.; qt., 40c.; peck, $1.10; bush., $4.00. BLUE BEAUTY. Thissort, though not as early as our famous Johnson & Stokes’ Extra Early, has many points of merit torecommend it. It is a blue, round pea. The pods are of medium size, are borne in great profusion, and are well filled. In quality and flavor it cannot be surpassed by any other early smooth sort. Vines very uniform in growth, rarely reaching more than eighteeninches. Pkt., 10c.; pint, 25c.; qt., 45c.; peck, $1.25; bush., $4.50. *Laxton’s Alpha. The earliest blue wrinkled marrow; prolific, of fine flavor; pods large; height, two and one-half feet. Pkt., 10c.; pint, 25c.; qt., 45c.; peck, $1.25. * AMERICAN WONDER. This pea is a hybrid*be- tween the Champion of England and Little Gem, and pos- sesses the merits of both. Itis the earliest wrinkled vari- ety, growing to the height of ten inches; very robust, pro- ducing large well-filled pods; of fine flavor. Pkt., 10c.; pint, 25¢.; qt., 5Ue.; peck, $1.85; kush., $7.00. *HORSFORD’S MARKET GARDEN. This new wrinkled pea is the result of a cross between the Alpha and American Wonder. It requires no brushing, is extremely prolific, and bears its pods in pairs; height, two feet. Pkt., 10¢.; pint, 25c.; qt., 45e., peck, $1.25: bush., $4.75. *McLEAN’S LITTLE GEM. A first early green Wrinkled marrow, very prolificand of superior flavor; height, one foot. Pint, 25c.; qt., 45c.; peck, $1.50; bush., $5.50. *PREMIUM GEM. A fine, extra early variety; pods long and prolifie; height, fifteen inches; fine for forcing. Pkt., 10e.; pint, 25c.; qt., 45¢.; peck, $1.50; bush., $5.50. Improved Daniel O’Rourke. (Also called First and Best.) Seven to ten days later than Johnson & Stokes’ Extra Early. Very prolific; height, three feet. Pint, 20c.; qt., 40c.; peck, $1.10; bush., $4.00. *McLEAN’S ADVANCER. A fine market variety, prolifie, early, tender and of delicious flavor; height, two and one-half feet. Pint, 25c.; qt., 45e.; peck, $1.25; bush., $4.50. *BLISS’ ABUNDANCE. Plant about eighteen inches high ; foliage large, thick, ful] and dark green. Pods three to three and one-half inches long, roundish and well filled, containing six to eight large wrinkled peas of excellent qual- ity. Pint, 25c.; qt., 45¢e.; peck, $1.25; bush., $4.79. Tom Thumb. Very dwarf, not exceeding ten inches in the richest soil, productive and of excellent quality. Pkt., 10c.; pint, 25¢.; qt., 45¢.; peck, $1.50. MeLean's Blue Peter. (Blue Tom Thumb.) One of the earliest and hardiest of the Tom Thumb varieties; dark green pods, large peas of excellent quality ; acapital bearer; height, nine inehes. Pint, 25¢.; qt., 45¢.; peck, $1.50. ie Nene KO) 0) POPULAR O VEGETABLE ¢ SEEDS ONG ro Feat 63 SO OKES A =f\= eS = SSebs ie R.ANWILLIAMS BLE PEA FORMARKET GARDENERS TO GROW JOHNSON & STOKES’ SELECTED Extra Early Market Garden Peas. This Extra Early Pea, bearing our brand, is a careful selection of our own, and will be found entirely distinct and superior toanyother. Over5,o00 bushels of these peas are now annually sold by us to the market gardeners of the United States. No other pea grown has such a record as this. For several years past we ourselves, and also many of the largest and most experienced truckers, have made comparative trials with other leading brands of Extra Early Peas, and in every case Johnson & Stokes’ Extra Karly was the first ready to pick by from three to fivedays. Our pea farm is situated in Ontario, Canada, sixty-seven miles farther north than any other, which largely contributes to their extreme earli- ness and fine dwarf habit. The pod is of a dark green color, of a full round shape, and of a strong texture, which especially fits it for shipping long distances. On average ground it will not exceed eighteen inches in height, and never more than two feet on the richest soil. It does not require stakes or brush of any kind for support. So evenly do the pods fill up that frequently the entire crop can be gathered at one picking, never more than two pickings, which is a very valuable feature for the market gardener. All those requiring a pea to withstand the extreme cold weather should not fail to plant this sort. While thousands of market gardeners have pronounced this pea unequalled in earliness, yield and regularity of growth, and in every sense a perfect truckers’ pea, yet, at the same time, we know of no other variety more popular or better adapted to private gardeners. Pkt., 1oc.; pint, 25c.; qt., 45c., post-paid; qt., 30c.; 2 qts., 50c.; 4 qts., 75c.; peck, $1.25 ; bush., $4.50; 5 bushs., $21.00; 10 bush. and over, $4.00 per bush., by freight. JOHNSON & STOKES’ ‘SECOND: EARLY: MAKKET GARDEN PEAS. This valuable variety is also the product of our Cana- dian farm and is the best and most productive Second Early Pea on the market. Its fine medium-sized, well- filled pods are ready for picking about a week after our Extra Early. The peas are larger and more wrinkled, when dry, than that variety, while in delicious flavor they are quite unsurpassed. It is also a prodigious bearer, having averaged 70 pods to the vine with ordinary field culture, and will produce more pods to the acre than any other peain cultivation. The vines grow very uniformly to a height of two feet and ripen up so evenly OHNSONPOETOR Ran COmD Ineo that the whole crop can be cleared off in two pickings. GARDEN PEAS. Pint, 30c.; qt., 50c., post-paid ; peck, $1.50; bush., $5.75. 64 _. . .2<@ JOHNSON - & - STOKES - PHILADELPHIA -@ 0 |. PHOTOGRAPH OF A SINGLE VINE OF SHROPSHIRE HERO. *SHROPSHIRE HERO. This grand new pea is pro- nounced, by all growers who have tested it, the most valua- ble acquisition in new peas made in recent years. It isa medium early large wrinkled pea; a robust, grower two feet in height, producing its large podsin abundance, as shown in our photograph above. The pods are larger and better filled than Stratagem, Telephone, and others of its class, each con- taining nine to ten fine large peas, of exquisite flavor, It has been awarded a first-class certificate by the Royal Horti- cultural Society of England. We recommend this variety highly. Pkt., 10c.; pint, 30c.; qt., 55¢., post-paid; qt., 40c.; 4 qts., $1.50: peck, $2.25; bush., $8.50, by freight or express. *THE HEROINE. This variety was first introduced in this country three years since, and the strong claims made by the introducers have been verified by thousands of gar- deners who have grown it. It is a medium early, green wrinkled pea. It grows very uniformly about two and a half feet high, bearing a profusion of large, long pointed pods, each containing from nine to ten fine large peas. The peas are of the choicest quality, very tender, and when cooked their rich sugary flavor is unsurpassed. Pkt., 10c.; pint, 30c.; qt., 55¢.; post-paid; qt., 40c.; peck, $2.50; bush., $9.00. *NOTT’S EXCELSIOR. This new pea strongly resem- bles Premium Gem in appearance and quality. The vine, however, grows stronger and taller; height, eighteen inches. Pkt., 10c.; pint, 30c.; qt., 50e.; peck, $1.85; bush., $7.00. PEAS—Varieties for General Crop. Large pkts., 10c. each, post-paid. LONG ISLAND MAMMOTH. A favorite with Long Island market gardeners, whereit was originally introduced. It has also become very popular with New Jersey truckers the past two seasons, Earlier than Champion of England; an excellent cropper. Pods large size and well filled with peas of very good quality. Seed green; height, three and one- halffeet. Pkt.,10c.; pint, 30c.; qt.,50c.; peck, $1.60; bush., $6.00. * BLISS’ EVERBEARING. This new pea is a cross between the Littke Gem and the Champion of England; height, two feet; foliage large, firm and bright green; pods three to four inches long, each pod producing from six to eight large wrinkled peas; its habit of growth is of a pecu- liar branching character, forming as many as ten stalks from one root stalk. Pint, 25¢.; qt., 45c.; peck, $1.25; bush., $4.50. NEW GIANT PODDED MARROW. This new pea has given satisfaction to all who have planted it the past three seasons. It grows about two feet high, and bears enor- mous handsome pods, seven to eight inches in length, filled with large, deliciously _ fla- vored, deep green peas from top to bottom, as shown in illustration. They require no support, owing to their fine dwarf stocky habit. We know of no pea from which so Jarge a bulk of produce can be ob- tained from a given number of vines. It is much hardier than either the Telephone or Strata- gem, and can be planted much earlier; it matures about ten days later than our famous Extra Early, making a valu- able second early as well as our finest Jate pea. Your garden will not be com- plete without this grand pea. Pkt., 10c.; pint, 35c.; qt., 60e.; peck, $2:25; bush., $8.50. *CARTER’S STRATA- GEM. A remarkably fine, new English variety ,deserving the strongest praise. Height, two feet, literally covered with large, handsome pods, often over six inches in length, and containing from nine to ten very large, fine flavored peas. It is more sensitive to cold or wet weather than any other wrinkled sort, and on this account should not be sown until the ground is warm. Pkt., 10c.; pint, 30¢e.; qt., 50c¢.; peck, $1.75; bush., $6.75. PRIDE OF THE MAR- KET. Another famous new peafrom England. Although introduced there but a fewe years since, it has become one of the most popular of market peas. It bears very large pods, filled with fine large peas of superb quality. Height, one and one-half feet. Pkt., 10c.; pint, 30c.; qt., 50c.; peck, $1.85; bush., $7.00. *CARTER’S TELE- PHONE. A very robust and productive English wrinkled variety, with long pods, con- taining ten to twelve very large, fine flavored peas. It is an enormous cropper; height, four and one-half feet. Pkt., 10c.; pint, 30c.; qt., 50c.; peck, $1.60; bush., $6.00, *CHAMPION OF ENGLAND. A popular wrinkled variety of delicious flavor; a profuse bearer; height, five feet. Pkt., 10c.; pint, 20c.; qt., 40c.; peck, $1.00; bush., $3.75. * YORKSHIRE HERO. A large wrinkled, luscious and prolific variety; pods long, round and closely filled; for late crop it has few equals: height, three feet. Pkt., 10c.; pint, 25c.; qt., 40¢.; peck, $1.10; bush., $4.00. i DWARF BLUEIMPERIAL. A favorite with market gardeners; a good bearer; fine flavor; height, two and one- halffeet. Pint, 20c.; qt., 35¢.; peck, $1.00; bush., $3.75. . -- POPULAR: VEGETABLE: SEEDS -- DO 65 PEAS—Continued. ROYAL DWARE WHITE MARROWEFAT. A large, delicious marrow. pea; an excellent cropper and a favorite with market gardeners; height, two feet. Pint, 20c.; qt., 35¢.; peck, $1.00; bush., $3.75. French Canner. A variety imported afew years since from France, where it is largely grown for canning purposes. Pint, 20c.; qt., 40¢.; peck, $1.25; bush., $4.75. MELTING SUGAR. The best sugar pea, growing five feetin height, larger pods, more prolific and more delicious in quality than the old varieties of sugar peas. The pods are without string, and snap equal to a wax bean and are used eooked in the same way. Pkt., 10c.; pint, 40c.; qt., 75c. Dwarf Sugar. Edible pods when young; fine flavor; used like snap beans, also as a shelled variety; height, two feet. Pkt., 10c.; pint, 30c.; gt., 50c. Large White Marrowfat. A favorite late variety, with broad, well-filled pods; height, three feet. Qt., 30c.; post- paid: peck, 60c.; bush., $2.00; 5 bush. and over, $1.90 per bush. Black-Eyed Marrowfat. This, as well as the White Marrowfat, is extensively grown asa field pea; hardy, pro- ductive, well-filled pods; height, three feet. Qt., 30c.; peck, 60c.; bush., $2.00; 5 bush. and over, $1.90 per bush. PEAS—Field Varieties. Write for specia’ prices on large quantities. Southern Black-Eye Cow Peas. (Whippoorwill.) The best for soiling. Qt., 30c.; bush., $2.00. Canada Field Peas. Used as feed for pigeons, etc., and grown for afield crop. Qt., 30c.; bush., $1.60; 5 bush. and over, $1.50 per bush. PEANUT, OR GROUND PEA. \) fi} EORGIA IMPROVED GROUND PEA, or PEA- NUT. This variety is much superior to the ordinary peanut, yielding fewer imperfect pods and combining earliness, productiveness and size; yields on ordinary land ‘over one hundred bushels tothe acre. Full directions for planting, growing and harvesting printed on each packet. Large pkt., 15c.; pint, 30c.: qt., 50c., post-paid; peck, $2.00. PARSNIP. One ounce will sow about two hundred feet of drill; five jpounds will sow one acre. 4a> 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 <a e » SEEDS -- TOMATOES—Continued. THE PONDEROSA. This has been extensively adver- tised by a brother seedsman. It is certainly a monster, many specimens taken from our patch this season weighing from one and one-half to two pounds each. We do not find the quality equal to some of the smaller sorts. A very shy seeder. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 45e.; 34 Ib., $1.20; Ib., $4.00. LIVINGSTON’S BEAUTY. A popular variety. The color is a glossy crimson, with a purple tinge; it grows in clusters of four and five, retaining its large size late in the season; very solid, with a tough skin, mating! it very desir- able for shipping. PkKt., 5¢.; 0z., 20c.; 44 lb., 60c.; lb., $2.25. CHEMIN M MARKET. Thisnew tomato wasoriginated by Mr. Chemin, the noted Parisgardener. Ithas been | grown with great success in nearly all sections of the United States, and is distinetin form, being apple-shaped, and bearing its fruits in bunches of ten to twelve. Color br ight searlet, solid and finest flavor. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 20¢.; 14 lb., 60c.; Ib., $2. 25. LIVINGSTON’S POTATO LEAF.’ A’ fine market tomato, remarkable for its great firmness and solidity. It is named ‘Potato Leaf, from its very peculiar leaf, whieh is whole, not cut or serrated like the ordinary kinds. In this respect itresemblesthe Mikado, or Turner Hybrid. While the fruit is not quite so Jjarge as these) it is far smoother. Pkt., 5e.; 0z., 25¢e.; 44 lb., 75e.; Ib., $2.50. LIVINGSTON’S PERFECTION. This valuable variety comes from the same source as the Acme and Paragon. It is shaped like the Acme, larger, fully as early, perfectly smooth, blood red in color, very solid and a heay y cropper. Pkt., 5e.; 0Z., 20e.; VY Ib., 60e. ; Ib., $2.00. SELECTED *BARLY PARAGON. Very solid, dark red color, heavy foliage, a favorite market variety; excellent for canning. Pkt., 5c.: oz., 15e.; 44 Ib.. 50e.; Ib., $1.75. SELECTED EARLY ACME. Ripens evenly, of medium, uniform size, round, very solid, and of a pink purplish color; very productive, bearing until killed by frost. Pkt., 5¢.; 02., 20¢.; Y% Ib., 60e. ; Ws. $2.00. LI VINGSTON’S FAVORITE. An early variety ; some- what smoother than the Paragon. Doesnotcrack after ripen- ing, is of a darker red than the Perfection, ang is larger than either. Pkt., 5¢e.; oz., lic.; 44 1b., 50c.; Ib. THE PEACH TOMATO. Almost esti with some forms of peaches, both in shape and color. The fruit is produced in clusters, is very solid, with redinterior, and red, pinkish andgreen blush on the outside skin, which can be easily peeled, like the skin of a peach. For preserving, is hard to beat. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 25¢.; 41]b., 75e.; 1b., $2.50. NEW ROSE PEACH TOMATO. This variety was offered last spring for the first time, and growsto about twice the size of the above, or ordinary Peach Tomato. The out- side skin is of a beautiful terra-cotta color, making it very distinct and handsome. Pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts., 25¢.; oz., 50e. The following varieties of Tomatoes are each 5c. per pkt., 25c. per oz., ®2.50 per lb. Trophy, Shah, or Golden Mikado, Mitchell’s Im- proved No. 1, Cardinal, Horsford’s Prelude, Loril- lard, Station Upright, Queen, Scoville’s Mybrid, Golden Queen. Early Ruby, King of the Earlies, May- flower, Essex Hybrid, Climax, Hathaway’s Excelsior, General Grant, Feejee Island, Large Smooth Red, Cook’s Favorite, Canada Victor, Golden Trophy, Large Yellow, Pear-Shaped and Red Cherry. TURNIP. One ounce will sow one hundred and fifty feet of drill, one to one and one-half pounds will sow an acre. EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN. (Strap- Leaved.) This new variety has proven to be the earliest and handsomest flat turnip in cultivation. No other variety can equal it for spring sowing. Itis of medium size. and flat shape, with bright purple top; pure white flesh of excellent . flavor, never bitter, small top, and a good keeper. Itisa very shy seeder, hence GAE stock must be always hign in price. Pkt., 5e.; oz., 20e. Ib., 50c.; Ib., $1.75. EXTRA EARLY PURPLES TOP MUNICH. This handsome turnip is entirely distinct from any other variety, growing entirely above ground, pure white, with a bright, purplish red top and few leaves, flesh fine and of good flavor when young. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10¢.; 4% lb., 25c.; 1b., 75e. EARLY RED-TOP WHITE. GLOBE. A ver y early and attractive variety; very productive, white flesh of fine quality. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 10c.; 44 lb., 15e.; Ib., 50e. EARLY WHITE FLAT DUTCH. An early white fleshed variety, usually sown early inthe spring; of quick growth, juicy, mild flavorand excellent quality; also grown for a fall crop. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 10c.;.14 1b., 15e.; lb., 50c. PURPLE-TOP FLAT. (Strap-Leaved.) This variety is similar to the above, excepting it is red or purple above ground. Pkt., 5¢e.: oz., 10¢e., 44 lb., 15c.; 1b., 50c. EARLY WHITE EGG. A new, early, white, egg- shaped variety for early or fall sowing; fine grained, sweet, an extra keeper. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; %4 Ib., 20e.;1b., 60e. GOLDEN BALL, or ORANGE JELLY. A rapid grower, of excellent flavor, bright yellow, a good keeper, a superior table variety. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 14 lb., 20e.; lb., 65e. YELLOW ABERDEEN. Hardy, productive, a good keeper, globe shape, good for table use or feeding stock. Pkt., 5¢c.;'0z., 10c.; 4% Ib., 20¢:; Ib., 65e. MYER’S PURPLE-TOP BEAUTLY RUTA-BAGA. This new variety is of American origin. It is undoubtedly the finest Swede to be obtained, whether for market garden or stock feeding. The root is smooth and beautiful. The flesh is golden yellow, fine grained, solid, sweet, and very SOU Pkt,, 5¢.; 0z., 10c.; 44 lb., 25e.; 1b. , 90e.; 5 lbs., $4.00. LLOW, ‘or AMBER GLOBE. Flesh firm and Be grows large, excellent for either table use or feeding VY, Ib., 20e.; lb., 65e. stock; keeps well. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; UDLONG, or BREA D- STONE. This new strain is the re- sult of years of care- ful selection made by Mr. Budlong, one of the most extensive market gardeners of New England. While of Ruta-Baga form, it well deserves to be classed with the best table turnips, owing toits fine texture and extra high quality. It is of halflong shape, as shown in our illustration, with a beautiful purple erown, pure white skin and flesh. Me- dium in size and of very quick growth. This new turnip has had a great local reputation for sev- eral years in a few towns in New Eng- land, where garden- ers would pay almost any price to obtain seed in seasons when searce. From our own experience we pronounce it the very best table turnip for spring and winter use that we have ever seen grow. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10e.; 14 lb., 30e.; Ib., "$1.00. BUDLONG TURNIP. IMPROVED PURPLE-TOP YELLOW RUTA- BAGA. The leading market variety, andlargely grown for stock as well as family use; hardy, productive, solid, sweet. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 24 1b., 20e.; lb., 50c.; 5 1bs., $2.00. Large White Ruta-Baga. Differs from the yellow only in color. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z.; 10c.; 44 Ib., 20c.; Ib., 60c. ‘Seven-Top, or Forrester. Grown extensively in the South for its abundant leaves, which are boiled with meats. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 10¢.; %1b., 15c.; Ib., 50e. The following varieties of ETE Oe are each 5c. per packet; 10c. per oz.; 15c. per 4 Ib.; 50c. per Ib. Pomeranian White Globe, “Dar ge White Norfolk, Large Cow Horn or White French, Carter’s Swede. mT CT ITT anal | ant SEEDS OF POT AND SWEET HERBS. Those marked with a * are perennial, obtained in the garden may be preserved for years. nn TET and when once NISE. Pkt.,5c.;0z.,10e. *Balm. Pkt., Basil, Sweet. Pkt., 5c.; oz.,20e. Borage. z., 20e. Catnip, or Catmint. Pkt., Coriander. Pkt., 5¢; oz., 10¢c.; 14 lb., 25e. Pkt., 5¢.: oz., 10e.; 14 Ib., 25e, Dill. Pkt. , 0C.; 0Z., 10¢e.; 14 1b., 25e.; lb.. 80c. *Lavender. Pkt., 10c.; 07. 2e. Marigold, Pot. Pkt. 5¢; 0oz., 15c. *Fennel. Pkt., bermoz i 10cs Hyssop. Pkt., 10e. *Horehound. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 30c. *Warjoram, Sweet. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c.; 1b., $2.00. Opium Poppy. Pkt.,5c.; oz., 25c. *Rosemary. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 40c. *Rue. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15e. Saffron. Pkt., 10c. Sage. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 20¢.; 14 lb., 60c.; 1b., $2.00. Savory, Summer. Pkt., 5c¢.; oz., 15¢.; 4% b., 35e. *Savory, Winter. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20e. *Tansy. Pkt., 10c.; oz.,30c. Thyme. Pkt., 10¢.: z., 30c.; 41b., 80ec. *Wormwood. Pkt., 5c., 02., 25c. 10¢.; oz., 25e.; Pkt. 5e.; 10e.; oz., 40e. *Caraway.- ag are PHOTOGRAPH OF THE 100-DAY BRISTOL CORN Fully appreciating the great importance to the far- mer of GOOD FIELD CROPS, we have given particu- lar attention to this department of our business, and have made the SELECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF FARM SEEDS a specialty, exercising great care to secure the best varieties, thoroughly cleaned and of the finest possible quality. THE 100-DAY BRISTOL. THE LARGEST EARED, EARLIEST YELLOW DENT CORN IN CULTIVATION. Since we first introduced the Improved Leaming Corn, twelve years ago, it has grown in popularity each season, and is now catalogued by nearly every seedsman in America. It is probably more largely planted now, both in the Northern and Southern States, than any other field corn known. In the 100-Day Bristol, how- ever, we believe we have a corn of such greater value that it will supplant even the Leaming on every farm where that variety is now grown. The 100-Day Bristol was first pointed out to us by the well-known seed far- mers, Messrs. Myers & Bowmnian, of Bucks County, Pa., who, with a few neighbors, had been growing it to the exclusion of all other varieties, owing to its great earli- ness and wonderful productiveness, one hundred bushels to the acre being no uncommon yield. Three years ago, when we first Saw this corn grow- ing in the field, with its enormous stalks and fodder, twice the height of an ordinary sized man, asshown in our photograph, and its magnificent long ears, more than half again as large as the Leaming, we were inclined to doubt its earliness, But after carefully test- ing it for three seasons, we have found it cut and shocked ready for husking in ninety-five to one hundred days from the time the seed was planted. The grain is a bright yellow, large and broad; the cob is small, con- sidering the size of the ear. It will produce as much fodder and more corn than the famous Chester County Mammoth and other late varieties which require three to four weeks longer to ripen. In fact, it is a perfect field corn in all respects. Prices of Extra Selected Seed: pkt., 15c.; ear, 25c.; Ib., 35¢.; 3 lbs., $1.00, post-paid, by mail. By express or freight, shelled, peck, 80c.; bush., $2.50; sack of 2 bush., $4.50; on ear, 25 ears, $2.00; 50 ears, $3.00; 100 ears, $5.00. WHAT OTHERS SAY OF 100-DAY BRISTOL, JAMEs R. HARMON, Baxter Springs, Kan., Sept. 17, 1893, writes: ‘‘ Your 100-Day Bristol Corn comes fully up to the recommendations you give it. From one pound of seed I raised about seyen bushels of fine corn. It grows avery strong stalk, ten to twelve feet high; the ears average fully twelve inches in length, and their growth is very rapid. I shall plant my main crop in Bristol Corn next season.” W. B. RossEty, Lockwood, Mo., Oct. 17, 1893, writes: “Tam greatly pleased with the 100-Day Bristol Corn; it grows very vigorously and matures extra early, I planted it last of April; it was out of the way of frost early in August, and fit to crib September Ist.”’ WM. OCHENRIDER, Washington, Ills., Nov. 20, 1893, writes: ‘‘I was much pleased with your 100-Day Bristol Corn; it is the earliest and largest in yield.”’ -- SELECTED- FARM- SEEDS -- Oro... 79 IMPROVED LEAMING CORN. Previous to our introduction of The 100-Day Bristol Corn. the lmproved Leaming has been considered the earli- est Yellow Dent in cultiv ation. The ears are large and handsome, with deep grain, of deep orange color and small red cob. Stalks grow to medium size (not large) with few suckers, tapering gradually from root to top, producing two good ears to each stalk, husks and shells easily. One hun- dred and thirty-six bushels shelled corn have been grown to the acre on good corn ground. It is also adapted to a greater variety of soils than other varieties, producing unusually well on light or heavy land, where other varieties would not thrive. Prices by miail, post-paid, pkt., 10e.; Ib., 30c.; 3 Ibs., 75e. By freight or express, bags included, qt., 15c.; peck, 60ec.; bush., $1.75; bag of 2 bush., $3.25; 10 bush. and over, $1.50 per bush. JOHNSON & STOKES’ NEW UL BEAUTY FIELD CORN. In the new Giant Beauty we have a very valuable and long sought for variety, viz: A very large ear and grain, yet a very early Yellow Dent Corn. Giant Beauty is a cross between Cloud’s Early Dent and Golden Beauty, possessing the earliness and Deep Grain of the former, with the handsome deep yellow color and breadth of grain of the latter. It is absolutely the largest grained of all yellow corn. Its small red cob and great depth of grain are well shown in the accompanying illustration made from an average ear. Its rich, deep golden color and fine quality of grain make it very superior for grinding into meal, and in- dicate its strong nutritive qualities. It is a very vigorous grower, taking strong hold in the ground and averaging eight feet in height, producing two large ears well filled to the extreme ends of the cob, even on light and poor land. Giant Beauty presents the most perfect type of Yellow Field Corn ever introduced, in every respect, and should be planted by all farmers who want to be abreast of the times. Pkt., 10c.; ear, 25c.; Ib., 35¢c.; 3 Ibs., $1.00, post-paid, by mail. By express or freight, peck, 75¢.; bush., $2.25 ; sack of 2 bush. , $4.00. FARMERS’ FAVORITE DENT. This is an improved variety of the Golden Dent, which it resembles in some respects. The ears are of good size, with very small cob and very large, deep grains, of a beauti- ful, bright golden yellow color. The corn meal made from this corn is very superior in quality and appearance. It pro- duces well even on light land, frequently yielding from ninety to one hundred bushels shelled corn to the acre. Lb.. 30c.; 3 Ibs., 75c., post-paid. Qt., 15e.; peck, 60c.; bush. $1.75; bag of 2 bush., $3.25; 10 bush. and over, $1.50 per bush, CLOUD’S EAKLY YELLOW DENT. This corn was originated some years ago by Jas. Cloud, a prominent Chester County farmer. It has taken first pre- miums wherever it hasbeen exhibited. It has a fine, rich appearance, weighs well, starts early and with a strong ‘stalk as soon as it comes out of the ground; grows vigorously, though the stalks only range from seven to nine feet in height. It withstands severe droughts to a remarkable degree. Ears, set low, are of large size, well filled, very deep grained; sixty to seventy ears will yield a bushel of shelled corn. Matures early, and very productive. Lb., 30c.; 3 lbs., 75e., post-paid. Qt., 20c.; peck, 75c.; bush., $200; bag of 2 bush., $3.75; 10 bush. and over, $1.75 per bush., bags included. EAKLY MASTODON CORN. A new early Dent variety, originated in Ohio. The ear is very large, and grain deep. It grows strong, rank, rapid, and makes the finest appearing shelled corn, being purely Dent, of two shades of white and vellow. In the American Agricullurist corn contest of 1889 it outyielded all others, making the wonderful record of two hundred and thirteen bushels shelled corn tothe acre. Pkt., 10c.; lb., 30¢.; 3 lhs., jae., post-paid. Qt., 1l5c.; peck, 65c.; bush., $1.75; bag of 2 bush., $3.25; 10 bush. and oyer, $1.50 per bush., bags in- cluded. iC) ccrreneminnty Gia min a ae ae i" on no ee a es Mase youu wow! s ee i Myepoouy' Z S Se - FOUNUPUOLVE The Golden Beauty is a large and broad grained yellow corn. The ears of perfect shape, with from ten to fourteem Straight rows of bright golden yellow grains, filled out com- pletely to the extreme end of the cob. ‘The cob is very small. The richness of color and fine quality of grain make it vastly superior for grinding into meal. The stalks take strong: hold in the ground, grow vigorously to a height of eight to nine feet. Golden Beauty matu: cain one hundred and ten days from planting. Post- paid, large pkt., 10e.; Ib., 30c.; 3 lbs., 75e. By freight or express, qt., loc. peck, 65c¢.; bush., $1.75; bag of 2 bush., $3.25; 10 bush. and ov er, $1.50 per bush. PEACH BLOSSOM MAMMOTH. This distinct variety is a cross between the celebrated Chester County Mammoth and Ohio Red, brought to its present standard by careful selection made "by Mr. Wm. Peck, who with afew of his neighbors, residing in the great corn growing’ district of Chester County, Pa., will grow no other sort, owing to its many superior qualities. It is without doubt one of the most productive in cultivation. It grows vigorously to a height of ten to twelve feet, ripens in good season, but not early, hence we do not recommend it for latitudes north of Central Pennsylvania. The cob is very small for so large an ear; grain very deep and broad, of a beautiful golden color, handsomely tinted, and striped on the outside with light pink, hence the name given it by the originator, ‘Peach Blossom.”’ Fifty-five to sixty ears will shell a bushel. Pkt., 10¢.; ear, 25c.; 1b., 35¢.; 3 lbs., $1.00, post-paid. By express or freight, peck, 75c.; bush., $2.25; sack of 2 bush., $4.00. CHESTER COUNTY MAMMOTH. Wherevér introduced has given universal satisfaction both on account of its large yields, fine quality of grain and superior fodder. The ears are large and well formed ; grain, very large, deep, and of a bright yellow color; the stalk is large, averaging from ten to fourteen feet. Our stock has been improved each year by the most careful and skilful selection of the largest and earliest ears. By mail, post-paid, pkt., 10¢.; lb., 30¢.; 3 Ibs., 75e. By express or freight, bags included, qt., 15c.: peck, 60c.; bush., $1.75; bag of 2 bush., $3.25 ; 10 bush. and over, $1.50 per bush, HICKORY + KING + CORN. This is unquestionably the largest grained and small- est cobbed pure white Dent Corn in cultivation, The grain is so large and cob so small, that by breaking an ear im half, one grain will cover the entire end of the cob. The’ ears grow seven to nine inches in length, are generally borne three toa stalk. It ripens medium early, yet we do not recommend it as an entirely safe crop north of the latitude of Pennsylvania. Itis particularly adapted to and will yield more on thin soil than any other White Field Corn. By mail, pkt., 1%e.; 1b., 30c.; 3 lbs., 75e. By express or freight, qt., 20¢c.; peck, 75¢.; bush., $2.00; bag of 2 bush., $3.75. KED COB ENSILAGE CORN. This new and superior ensilage corn we can recommend, from experience, as being the heaviest cropping variety in cultivation, producing fifty to seventy-five tons peracre. It has been thoroughly tested in all dairy sections of the eountry~ It is a pure white Dent Corn of large size and handsome appearance, growing ona red cob. The fodder is sweet, tender, juicy, and said to contain more nourishmentthan any other variety. It grows thirteen to fourteen feet in height, taking strong hold in the ground standing up well and re- sisting storms of all kinds to a remarkable degree. Peck, 50c.; bush., $1.40; 10 bush. and over, $1.20 per bush. BLUNT’S WHITE PROLIFIC, or MAMMOTH EN- SILAGE CORN. Produces three to eight good ears to a stalk. It is also much used for ensilage, and has been known to produce seventy tons of fodder to the aere. Peck, 50c.; bush., $1.50; 10 bush. and over, $1.40 per bush. LONGFELLOW’S AND EARLY YELLOW CAN- ADA. These well-known eight-rowed yellow flint varieties, ripen very early, and are well adapted to the North and for late replanting. Qt., 20¢c.; peck, 65c ; bush., $2.00. SUGAR CORN FOR GREEN FODDER. Profitable as green feed for milch cows, being sweeter and more nutri- tious and eaten more readily than fodder from Field Corn. Bush., $1.50; 5 bush and over, $1.40 per bush. 30 _.. «<@* JOHNSON. &-STOKES- PHILADELPHIA -@.. . The Lincoln Oat. This new oats was first intro- duced in 1893 and largely sold in all : sections of the country, giving won- derful results. The three largest yields reported, which were grown in compe- tition for the cash prizes offered, were 174, 168 and 123 bushels from a single bushel sown. It is therefore unques- tionably the most productive. It is also very early and has so far proven entirely rust proof. Straw is stiff and strong, standing up. The grainis very hand- some and valuable for feeding on account of its thin hull, heavy meat and soft nib. Ifyou want to double your crop sow The Lincoln Oats. Pkt., 10c.; Ib., 30c.; 3] bs., 75e., post-paid ; by freight or express, peck, 50c.; legal bush. of 32 Ibs., $1.40; 10 bushels and over, $1.25 per bush., bags included. BALTIC WHITE, AMERICAN BEAUTY, WELCOME, CLYDES- DALE. Pringle’s Progress, Wide- Awake, American Triumph, White Belgian, White Russian, Probstier, Surprise, Ex- celsior, and other well-known and popular varieties of seed oats at bottom prices. Each, 30c. 1b., or 3 Ibs. 75c., post- paid; by freight or express, bags included, per legal bush., 32 lbs., $1.00; 10 bushs. and over, 90c. per bush., bags included. Jerusalem Artichoke Roots. This variety is not produced from seed.. They are sometimes used as a table vegetable when pickled, but their greatest value is forfeeding stock. They are the best hog food known. They are remark- able for their fatten- ing properties, great productive- ness (over one thousand bushels l having been grown on one acre), and ease with which they can be grown. They need not be dug; the hogs should be turned in on them, and will help themselves by rooting. One acre will keep from twenty to tbirty hogs in fine condition from October until April, except when the ground is frozen too hard for them to root. They are also said to be a preventive of cholera and other hog diseases; andthey arealso highly recommended for milch cows, increasing the yield of milk and at the same time improving their condition. Three bushels will seed an acre. They should be cut the same as potatoes, oneeye toa eut being sufficient, planted in April or May, in rows three feet apart and two feet in the rows, and covered about two inches deep. They can be shipped at any time during the season, as they are not injured by freezing. Lb., 35c.; 3 1bs., $1.00, post-paid; by freight or express, peck, $1.00; bush., $3.00; bbl. of 3 bush. (enough for one acre), $7.50. Mammoth Russian Sunflower. THE GIANT OF ALL SUNFLOWERS. Growing to double the size of the common sunflower, and the yield of seed is twice as great. One hundred and twenty-five bushels to the acre have been grown ata less expense than corn. Itishighly recommended for poultry; the best egg- producing food known. The leaves make splendid fodder much relished by all kinds of stock. The seed is good feed for horses, and yields a fine quality ofoil. The strong, thick stalks are used for fuel. Oz., 5c.; qt., 20e. (qt., post-paid, 35c.); peck, 75c.; bush., $2.50; sack, 2 bush., $4.00, Dwarf Essex Rape. The best for sowing, raised extensively in England for sheep feed, ete. Lb., 25¢; peck, $1.50; bush., $6.00. Weber’s Improved Evergreen. {jj , BEST AND PUREST ))))/) BROOM CORN AH} = N CULTIVATION. This is the best and purest in cultivation, originated and select- ed by Mr.Geo. Weber, one of the largest growers of Montgom- ery County, Pa., who has for many years had the reputation of having the best in the State, having made his stock famous by selection and im- provement for length, strength and straightness of brush. It is ofa very bright green color without the slightest reddish tinge. It makes by far the best brooms of any corn grown; height seven to eight feet. Qt., 30c.; peck, $1.00; bush., $3.00; 2 bush., $5.50. Dwarf Evergreen Broom Corn. Grows three to four feet high, straight, smooth brush. Qt., 20c.; peck 8%c.; bush., $2.25. MANSHURY BARLEY. The earliest anc most productive. Qt., 20c.; peck, 60e.; bush., $1.75. SPRING BARLEY. Qt., 15c.; peck, 50c.; bush., 48 lbs., $1.40. Spring Tares, or Vetches. Qt., 80e.; bush., $3.50, SPRING RYE. Distinct from the winter rye, grain of finer quality and more productive; can be successfully grown in any latitude. Lb., 35c.; 3 lbs., $1.00, post-paid; peck, 60c.; bush., $1.50. SPRING WHEAT. SASKACTHEWAN FIFE. This wheat is pronounced by the great milling kings of the Northwest the best. Fifty bushels to the acre is not an unconimon yield. It is ten days earlier than the common fife, straw growing abouta foot taller, standing stiff and strong. Pkt., 10c.; lb., 35c.; 3 lbs., $1.00, post-paid. Peck, 80c.; bush., $2.75. SEED BUCKWHEAT. NEW JAPANESE. In 1883 a gentleman travelling in Japan sent toafriendin New Jersey about a thimbleful of this new variety. It was carefully planted, and enough seed raised to sow one-half bushelin 1886, from which the crop was forty bushels. Sown at the same time with Silver Hull it proved two weeks earlier, and yielded twice as much. The kernels are nearly twice the size of any other buckwheat; of a rich dark brown colorand manufacture a superior flour. Owing to its branching character only one-halfas much seed is required per acre, while the straw is much stiffer and standsup better. This new buckwheat israpidly displacing all others. Pkt., 10ec.;1b., 30c.; 31bs., 75e., post-paid ; qt., 20ce.; peck, 50c.; bush., $1.25; 5 bush, and over, $1.15 per bush., sacks included. SILVER HULL. Sown at same time as common buck- wheat, this variety continues in bloom longer, and yields nearly double. The flour is whiter and more nutritious, Lb., post-paid, 25e.; qt., 20e.; peck, 50c.; bush., $1.40. COMMON BUCKWHEAT. Qt., 15c.; bush., $1.25. OSAGE ORANGE. The popular hedge plant. Lb., 50¢c.; peck, $2.00; bush. of 33 lbs., $7.00. FLAXSEED. Qt., 15c.: bush., 56 Ibs., about $2.50. SOJA HISPIDA (Soja Bean.) Grown largely for for- age crops and valuable for green manuring. PkKt., 10c.; Ib., 50c., post-paid; peck, $1 25; bush., $4.00. TOBACCO SEED. ERSIAN ROSE MUSCATEL. Imported from Hun- gary, where it is regarded as the very best. It posseses a delicious Turkish or Rose perfume. Leaves are of a medium size and regular. Pkt., 10e.; oz., 30ce.; lb., $3.00. CONNECTICUT SEEDLEAF. Saved from selected plants. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 2Ge.; 14 lb., 60c.; Ib., $2.00. HAVANA. Imported seed. Pkt.,10c.; 0z., 40c.; Ib., 34.00. General Grant, Primus, Pennsylvania, or Lancas- ter (Bread Leaf), Maryland and Virginia (Broad Leaf), Gold Leaf, Medley Pryor, each, pkt., 10c.; 0z., 25¢.; 14 |b., 60ce.; Ib., $2.25. eK@) eee ¢ »- SELECTED- FARM: SEEDS -- ( BHD GONo. Ss 8L Forage Plants. JERUSALEM CORN belongs to the non-saccharine sorghums, and was brought a few years since from the arid plains of Palestine. It is pronounced, by all who have grown it, the best and surest grain crop for dry countries and sea- sons, even better than Kaftir Corn and Millo Maize. It grows about three feet high, makes one large head on main stalk, and several smaller heads on side shoots, often as many as eight heads on one stalk. The grains are pure white and nearly flat. Three pounds will plant an acre. The cultivation is the same as for Kaffir Corn and other forage plants. We hope all our customers who are interested in this class of plants, and have not already tried it, will give the new Jerusalem Corn atrial. Pkt., 10c.; lb., 35¢.; 3 lbs., $1.00, post-paid. Lb., 20c.; 10 Ibs., $1.50; bush., 60 Ibs., $5.00, by freight or express. KAFFIR CORN is now successfully cultivated for both forage and grain in all sections of the United States. It is the best general purpose plant of all the varieties of sor- ghum yet offered, unlessit be the new Jerusalem Corn, described above, and will make a paying crop on land that will not yield five bushels of corn or wheat. It is early as Amber Cane. It will make a fine crop of forage if cut in early bloom, and the shoots that then follow will mature a full crop of seed and forage. Both grain and fodder are excellent, the whole stalk tender to the full maturity of seed. There is no failure about it, as it possesses the quality that all the tribe possess, of waiting for rain without any loss of capacity to yield. The grain makes a flour that is like wheat. It can be cultivated the same as our common Indian Corn, requiring four to five pounds of seed per acre. By mail, postage paid, pkt., 10c.; lb., 30c.; 3 lbs., 75¢.; by freight or express, qt., 20c.; peck, $1.10; bush., 60 lbs., $4.00. WHITE MILLO MAIZE, or DHOURA. A grain of South American origin, which we have distributed largely in past seasons. It can be cut repeatedly for green feed or for fodder. It stools or branches freely; the mass of foliage it produces is enormous, and it stands dry weather well. Plant in April, in rows three or four feet apart, five to eight seeds in a hill, requiring two pounds to the acre, and culti- vate as corn. Post-paid, pkt., 10e.; lb., 30c.; 3 lbs., 75¢.; by express or freight, qt., 20c.; peck, $1.10; bush., $4.00. YELLOW MILLO MAIZE, or YELLOW BRANCH- ING DHOURA. Another new variety of sorghum, valuable for both forage and grain. Its growth is tall, nine to twelve feet, stooling from the ground like the white Millo Maize. It sends out shoots also from the joints. The seed heads grow to great size, often weighing a full pound after being fully ripe. The heads are set close and solid, with a large, plump grain, double the size of White Millo, and of deep golden- yellow color. In shape, the seed head is thick, well shouldered, solid, never long and narrow, and by reason of size and weight, each head is the full equal in grain to a fine ear of corn. The heads begin to turn down usually as soon as formed, and when ripe hang on short goose-neck stems. The grain makes most excellent feed for horses, cattle, ehickens or human food. It will mature its main head in one hundred days and still go on maturing others until eut down by frost. Pkt., 10c.; lb., 30c.; 3 lbs., 75c., post-paid; qt., 20c.; peck, $1.10; bush., $4.00. TEOSINTE (REANA LUXURIANS). This gigantic Grammea of Central America somewhat resembles Indian Corn. It produces a great number of shoots, growing twelve feet high, very thickly covered with leaves, yielding an abundance of forage. Oz., 15c.; 14 1b., 50e.; lb., $1.50. LARGE AFRICAN MILLET. A variety of sorghum used for forage, growing stalks ten feet high, with heads of grain twelve to fourteen inches long. Pkt., 10c.; qt., 20c.; peck, $1.10; bush., $4.00. » SUGAR CANE—EARLY AMBER. This is by far the best variety for sugar, as it matures quickly, and has been cultivated as far north as St. Paul, Minn. The seed is valuable also as food for horses and cattle, and is greedily eaten by poultry, increasing the egg production. For ensil- age or fodder it possesses important advantages. By mail, post-paid, lb., 30¢,; 3 lbs., 75¢.; by express or freight, qt., 20c.; bush. of 56 Ibs., $2.50; 19 bush. or over, $2.25 per bush. SAINFOIN, or ESPARSETTE (Onobrychis Sativa). An excellent new perennial fodder plant, growing to the height of about three feet, and flowering in June and July. If broadcasted it will require about five to six bushels per acre; if drilled, four to five bushels. It will crop from seven to ten years, according to the nature of the soil. Lb., 15c.; 10 Tbs., $1.25: bush. of 25 Ibs., $2.50. RAMIE—Silver China Grass (Urtica nivea). This is the variety now so extensively cultivated in the South for its fibre. Pkt., 20c.; oz., 90c.; lb., $10.00. Our Fall Catalogue is published September Ist, and will be mailed to all who ask forit. It is invaluable to all those who are interested in winter wheat, grass and clover seeds and Dutch bulbs. 1 | MMA — GRASS ; exma lf jae SEEDS (2) Our grass and clover seeds are extra cleaned and of the: highest quality. We take great care to have them absolutely free from all noxious weed seeds. POSTAGE ON GRASS SEEDS. Remit, in addition to price, 8c. per lb., and 15e. per qt., except on light varieties, which do not weigh over 14 lbs.. per bush., on which remit 5c. per qt., to prepay postage. VARIETIES OF CLOVER. ql HIGH CRIMSON, SCARLET OR CARNATION CLOVER. CRIMSON, or SCARLET CLOVER (Trifolium Incar- natum). A more valuable crop than this annual clover does not exist. Asan improver of the soil, or for an early summer forage or hay crop it is unsurpassed. As a green manuring- crop for grain, fruit or trucking crops it gives the very best results, while for improving poor Jand it has no equal. It succeeds onnearly every kind of soil, standing Southern suns and Northern winters, and is now grown largely in Dela- ware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and has succeeded in every State in the Union where tried. Sow ten to fifteen pounds to the acre. Lb., 20c.; 10 Ibs., $1.50; 25 lbs. and over, 12e. per lb.; bush. of 60 Ibs.. $6.50. ALSIKE, SWEDISH, or HYBRID CLOVER (Tri- folium Hybridum). This valuable variety is the hardiest of all the clovers and is sometimes called Giant White Clover. It isa perennial, therefore adapted for permanent pastures or for hay crop. Its superior pasturage is much liked by cattle. Blossom heads round, flesh-colored, sweet and fragrant, much liked by bees. Sow six pounds per acre in spring or fall. Lb., 30c.; 10 Ibs., $2.50; 25 lbs. and over, 20e. per lb.; bush. of 60 lbs., $10.00. LUCERNE, or ALFALFA CLOVER. A perennia) forage plant, and when once properly seeded in suitable soil will produce fine crops for several years. It has a remarka- bly strong growth, occasioned by its roots penetrating the ground toa great depth, ten to twenty feet, until they are altogether out of reach of drought. Seed can be sown with any grain crop in the spring, or as a separate crop, at the rate of ten to twelve pounds to the acre. I.b., 25c.; 10 lbs., $2.00; 25 Ibs. and over, 15c. per lb.; bush., 60 Ibs., $8.00. BOKHARA CLOVER (Honey Plant). Excellent for bee food, growing well on poor soil. Lb., 35¢.; 10 lbs., $3.00_ WHITE DUTCH CLOVER. The best to sow with lawn grass and valuable in permanent pastures. Oz., 5c.; lb., 40c.; 25 Ibs. and over, 30c. per lb.; bush., 60 Ibs., $15.00. Clover, Common Red. Lowest market prices. MAMMOTH PEA VINE, or SAPLING CLOVER. Market variable. Lowest market prices. Japan Clover. Valuable for the South. Lb., 40c. cD) ... 24@ * JOHNSON : &- STOKES - PHILADELPHIA . @xo For a Beautiful Lawn. = “The most beautiful thing that can be placed about a home is a well- kept lawn. Itis the soul of the surroundings ofa home. Notonlyis it one of the most beautiful. but also useful features of the landscape. Grass is the carpet of the earth, and like the carpet of the house it should be used.” Our Evergreen Lawn Mixture Will insure a beautiful dwarf, green, compact sward, and remain green and fresh dur- ing our hot, dry summer months, even when sown on Lawn Tennis, Croquet and Ball Grounds in constant use, and has become widely known, and is exclusively used on the finest public and private grounds around Phil- adelphia. New York and other cities. Prices, qt., 25c.; 2 qts., 40c.; qt., post-paid, 30c., peck,S1.00; bush.,16 lbs., =4.00. Our Fairmount Park Lawn Mixture Is composed of fine grasses, but less expensive than those used in our Evergreen Mixture. Qt.. 20c.; 2 qts., 5e.; qt., post-paid, 25c.; peck, ; bush., 14 lbs., $3.00. A quart will sow about 300 square feet. Three to four bushels are required to sow an acre. Instructionshow to prepare and sow a lawn are ——_ === printed on each package. SPECIAL MIXTURES FOR PERMANENT PASTURES and MOWING LANDS. PRICE, 32.50 PER BUSHEL; 10 BUSHELS AND OVER, 32.25. SOW 2 TO 214 BUSHELS TO THE ACRE. In the preparation of these mixtures for Permanent pasture and Mowing, the greatest care is exercised in selecting stich varieties as aresuited to the soil to be laid down and are likely to realize the object in view. To facilitate this, a description of the soil, whether light, medium or heavy, also climate, the range of temperature, and the purpose for which sown, and if with or without a crop, should accompany each order. ; Johnson & Stokes’ No. 1 Mixture for Permanent Pasture. Contains blendec in proper proportions for the purpose, the following grasses: Orchard Grass, Sheeps Fescue, Meadow Fescue, Hard Fescue, Canadian Blue, Sweet Vernal, Meadow Foxtail, Tall Meadow Oat, Red Top, Kentucky Blue, Italian Rye Grass, Perennial Rye Grass, Rhode Island Bent, Timothy, Wood Meadow, Rough-Stalked Meadow, Alsike Clover, White Clover, Mammoth Clover. Busb., $2.50. Johnson & Stokes’ No. 2 Mixture for Permanent Mowing. Contains, properly blended: Red Top, Perennial Rye Grass, Orchard Grass, Timothy, Red Clover, Mammoth Clover, White Clover, Fine-Leayed Fescue, Rhode Island Bent, Rough-Stalked Meadow, Meadow Fescue, Meadow Foxtail. CANADIAN BLUE GRASS. (Poa Compressa.) The hardiest grass in cultivation, should not be confounded with the Kentucky Blue Grass. Canadian Blue Grass shoots its leaves very early. All grazing animals eat it greedily; cows fed on it produce a very rich milk. It is especially relished by sheep. Its bluish-green stems retain their color after the seedis ripe. It shrinksless in drying than most other grasses. It is an excellent grass for dry, sandy, thin soils and banks, and for covering the surface of rocky soils. Qt., 25e.: bush., 14 Ibs., $2.50. KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS. (Fancy, triple cleaned.) Valuable for pasture when mixed with other varieties. Qt., lic.; bush., 14 Ibs., $2.00; 5 bush., and over, $1.85 per bush. ORCHARD GRASS. One of the most desirable pasture grasses. t., 15¢.; bush., 12 1bs., about $2.00. Timothy. Qt., 20c.; bush. 45 lbs., about $2.50. HERD, or RED TOP GRASS. A valuable native permanent grass, as a mixture in meadows or pastures. Qt., 10¢.; bush., 10 lbs., 75e.; in sacks of fifty lbs., about $3.00. East India, or Pearl Millet. Cultivated for fodder. Lb., 30¢e.; 10 Ibs. and over, 25c. per lb. Hungarian Millet Grass. One of the most valuable annual forage plants. Qt., 10c.; bushb., 48 lbs., about $1.50. CANADIAN BLUE GRASS, Bush. , $2.50. German, or Golden Millet Grass. Will grow in almost any climate or soil; the yield in hay or seed is larger than any other variety. Qt., 10c.; bush., 50 lbs., about $1.75. Common Millet. Qt., 10c.; bush., 50 lbs., about $1.50. Johnson Grass (Sorghum Halapense). Qt., 20c.; bush., 25 Ibs., $3.00. Sweet Vernal Grass. True Perennial. Lb., 60c., bush., 10 Ibs., $5.00. Natural Green Grass. Meadow Fescue, or English Blue. $1.00. Sow 2 bushels to the acre. Tall Meadow Oat Grass. A valuable grass for per- manent pasture, on account of its early luxuriant growth. Makes splendid hay, Qt., 20c.; bush., 13 Ibs., $2.50. English Rye Grass. A nutritious, permanent grass, for meadows and pastures. Qt., 20¢.; bush., 24 lbs., $2.50. Italian Rye Grass. Qt., 20c.; bush., 20 lbs., $2.40. Wood Meadow Grass. Adapted for pleasure grounds under trees; fine for pastures under close feeding. Sow twenty-eight pounds to acre. Lb., 40c.; bush., 14 Ibs., $4.50. Meadow Foxtail, Crested Dog-tail, Fine-Leaved Fescue, Water Meadow, Rough-Stalked Meadow, Water Fescue, each perlb., 40e.; 10 lbs. and over, 35c. Ib. Rhode Island Bent, Meadow Brome, Tufted Hair, Creeping Bent, Wood Hair, Hard Fescue, Sheep Fescue, Meadow Soft, each per lb., 30c.; 10 Ibs. and over, 25c. per Ib. GRASSES FOR THE NORTH AND SOUTH. This little work contains a complete list, with descriptions and illustrations, of all the desirable grasses now grown in the United States. Will be mailed free toall who write for it. Qt., 20¢e.; bush., $3.00. Qt., 20e.; bush., estes yO 83 —e) ... e@ + TESTED: FLORAL- NOVELTIES:- ©, EN ZEN EN EE ZENER IN NN NN A YYYVYVYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYVYYYYYYYYYYYVYVYYYYITYYYYYVYYVYYYYYYYVYYYYYYYVYYYYYY a Novelties ands:— FLOWER ie Choice Specialties in 9% SFEDS 4 (ANG HANG ANODE Add Add A ddd dd ddd ddd ddd dd dd dd ddd ddd FyvUyUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU LT £ FS SS ALS LS Le LS LSD ASTER NOVELTIES. Every flower lover has her bed of Asters and the im- = provements in them recently have been marvellous. Those ea x LLB RAN we offer on this page, are all new and choice. E xi hoe) 2 oy. . SCA NEW JEWEL, OR BALL ASTER. 1 goo O a ype A magnificent new class. The flowers are perfectly round or ball-shaped. Nine inches in cireumference, the petals being short and incurved. Plants grow about 2 feet high, of steady habit. s AAAAAAAAAALAAALAAL se SS © mle nf ee KE Sop BSTISs RACY, IS oS OS 351. Apple Blossom. Shell pink,....... Pkt., 15 852. Crimson. Veryshowyandhandsome,.. “ 15 353. Deep Rose. Anexcellentcolor,.... . SUD) 1 pkt. each of these 3 Glorious Asters, 35ce. DEEP SCARLET TRIUMPH ASTER. 333. This is undoubtedly the most beautiful and perfect of all dwarf Asters. Each plant forms an elegant bouquet of itself, seven or eight inches high. The flowers measure from two and one-half to three inches across, of faultless " form. The color is rich, brilliant searlet ; each plant bears at x . MN Ky least thirty or forty flowers of exquisite beauty. Pkt., 15c.; : RIM Ct, 2 pkts., 25e. é LOH : NEW QUEEN OF THE EARLIEST ASTER. “h SAWS At our Floracroft Trial Grounds, this aster sown out of AN doors bloomed ahead of plants that had been started under glass six weeks before. They are dwarf plants with fine large flowers of beautiful form. They are without doubt the very earliest aster listed. If weather is propitious they may be had in bloom by the beginning of July. 347. Queen of the Earliest. Pure white, . . Pkt., 15 348. Queen of the Earliest. Mixed colors. . ‘ 15 An A. NEW JEWEL, OR BALL ASTER. Pkt., 15e. NEW PLUME, ot COMET .. ASTER... This new variety of asters are very beautiful and are now fixed in habit so that they produce themselves true from seed. They grow twelve to fifteen inches in height. Flowers three to four inches in diameter, with their petals curved and twisted like a chrysanthemum, as shown in the illustration. : 345. WHITE PLUME, or COMET ASTER. A surprisingly beautiful pure white variety. Flowers are very large, with each petal ribbed with a line of satin white, giving the flowers a yery elegant appearance. Pkt., 15c. 346. CARMINE PLUME, or COMET ASTER. Similar in shape and style of flower to the above, butof a beautiful rich carmine color. Pkt., lic. NEW WHITE PLUME ASTER. Pkt., 15e. For other varieties of Asters, see page 91. 34 540 AE 4): JOHNSON - & - STOKES - PHILADELPHIA - G5 ||. >) 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