GRAPE COMPANY. GRAPE VINES NEW AND OLD, WITH CO- ^ LUMBIAN THE LEADER ... ' ' STRAWBERRIES NEW VARIETIES. ....RASPBERRIES.... PERPETUAL KING has no equal Gooseberry Spineless NoiThorns to Scratch*the Hands. ..GARDEN SEEDS.. That Bring Both Pleasure and Profit. . . ROTKTOES LIVINGSTON'S BANNER. PANSY—A Reproduction of Old Rose. (^(oLUMBiAN Grape (g. Kingston, a >> Conditions to iPatrons^ f T IS always a pleasure to us to thank our many patrons for past favors. We come ag^ain with seeds, plants and trees. Our stock is fine and first-class, true to name, and packed so as to reach you in l)est of shape. We pack just as Hg'ht as possible, to lessen charsfes, but we protect roots well. Estimates. If you and your neig’hbor want to club togfether, we i can give you a special low rate on trees, plants or seeds, as it will I lessen the charges all around. Bear this in mind, as it is to your I advantage. IVlail Orders. We send out a great number of mail orders each season, and if you want seeds, plants or vines in lots of <>•.' or two pounds, we can send them by mail for less than by express I ru mber, soeds, plants and vines cost 8 cents per pound, and this will i. .i savins for you if so ordered in lots of one or two pounds. Bear in Mind. - I'he plants, trees and seeds we offer this ?ason are true to name, and we take great pains to fill orders as received, this being as the grower desires. Persons receiving this catalogue not interested will confer a favor on us by handing it to their neighbor. In Ordering seeds and plants, always keep a duplicate copy of just what you order. By so doing all errors are avoided. We are governed entirely by your order and same is booked just as received. Cash should always accompany order. Remit bv post office order, draft on New York, express money order, or by registered letter. Always write your name legibly, with post office and county in full. Information.— Order soon after receiving our catalogue. By doing this you will get the choice of our plants and seeds. In ordering large quantities, patrons should state manner in which they desire goods shipped. We Pa.y postage on all articles so marked in our catalogue, and if small lots are to be sent by express, you may deduct at the rate of 8 cents for each pound when making out your list, but if to go bv mail you are expected to pay our rate, as stated, unless an agreement is made between us. Small Orders will receive special attention. If only a dozen plants or a few packages of seeds are wanted the order will be as promptly filled as a larger one. Packages. -If plants are wanted in lots of from 300 to 1,000, v/e use small baskets and oil paper, with plenty of moss to protect the roots, so as to reach you in good shape. This makes a light package and reduces express charg*es. ° Write Us for information about trees, olants, seeds or vines. We will cheerfully give any information wanted, as far as possible. Always write on separate sheet, or use space marked on order sheet. By so doing you will greatly favor us. Remember. — Our seeds and plants are' those that grow and please the grower and bring about desired results. Try our seeds and be convinced. COLUMBIAN GRAPE COMPANY. — T H B — SEEDS , FRUITS ,/IMD VIKES. Colambian Grape Largest on Earth. A Fine Raisin Grape. Cannot Be Equaled For Jelly or Pic. I’T IS a native grape ; originated in Frank- lin County, Ohio, about nine years ago, and first offered to the public in 1893. It is the largest grape ever offered for sale, a single one taken from a cluster measured inches in diameter. Very hardy; clusters very compact, and fruit perfect in appearance. Color similar to Catawba, but darker. Good table grape; excels all others for jelly, and . - . , niakes a fine wine. Very productive and free from mildey^ Ripens with us about with Niagara. We visited several fairs this fall in Michigan and Indiana, and it was admired by all who saw if and was asked many times if it was nor from California. Some thoug-ht they were plums on grape stems. It certainly attracts all lovers of grapes by its fine and beautiful appearance. We could go on and state hundreds of remarks concerning the Columbian, but think it unnecessary, as it is fast growing in favor and is grown in nearly every State in the Union. Bear in Mind.— The Columbian must have our seal on it or it is not genuine. Three Reasons Why All Should Plant Columbian. First.— The Columbian is the largest grape ever olTered, and we are often asked where we ob- tained it. It Is admired bv all who see It, and it is worthy of comment. With quality as good as the Concord, it should be given a place in every body’s K^r<^n. Kvery one who sees the Columbian says he never be- fore saw such a grape. It leads them all In size. Second. — Because it e.xcels all others for pie, making the finest pie you ever ate. It is very large and meaty, and almost equals a plum; has few seeds compared to pulp, and Is admired by all who have eaten pie made from it. Try it. Third.— Because we have dis- cover that Columbian gra]>es make as fine raisins as those produced in California^ It was late in the season when my wife tried to dry them and found they wouUl dry down the same as other raisins, hut she was greatly surprised to find that tney looked and tasted just like California raisins. We are as yet Ignormit of the process of (iryins mul curing griipe.s, but before another season passes we will be able to fullv brimr them to perfection, and to nil who buy vlties of the Columbian grape this season and would like to dry them for raisins, we will be able to give full Information Incur next catalogue just how to accompllah same properly. The prices on Columbian this season are certainly wdthln the re*tch of all, and especially if you want them for ralslns.'vou should not plant less than il or Tf vines. If you want something to bejiroud of and to show your neighbors, by all means plant Columbian, PRICES ON COLUMBIAN GRAPE. By Mail. . One-I ear — 40 Cents. Tltree One. Year — Ulil.OO 0-1 ear — . PRICES AMBER QUEEN MOORE’S DIAMOND EMPIRE STATE POCKLINGTON GREEN MOUNTAIN HARTFORD PROLIFIC EARLY OHIO cuts. Ihi ee T»o-Year— 1S1.35 VEN ON FOLLOWING VINES. CONCORD BRIGHTON COLE RAIN NIAGAR.A BKRKMAN’S WILDER AUGUST GIANT Six One-Year— #1.78 Six Two-Year— # 2.00 EATON DUCH ESS MOYER IVES’ SEED IONA WORDEN DELAWARE COLUMBIAN GRAPE COMPANY. TESTI7UVONIKLS. West Lawn Nursery, ) JUDSONIA, Ark., November li), 1^W. ^ Columbian Grape Co., Kingston, Ohio: . Gentlemen :—The two baskets of Columbian Grapes arrived here In strictly excellerit condition. I kept them on exhibition for a whole week. Their rich aroma and very largo size was the coinment from evervl)ody wlio saw them, but the few wlio had an opportunity to taste thein expressed them- selves eiithuslasticallv as to the quality. Speaking for myself, I sny they are the l>est llayoretl grape out of the hundreds of native grapes I am acquainted with. Ihose were nearly seed le-ss, did not average one seed to each berry, and that was so large that it was easily separated from the pulp a great desideratum in eating grapes— the individual bt'rries being so large the seeds are really small in proportion. The size of these resembled plums more than grapes. I candicUy advise every one who likes grapes, and if they have room for only one or two vines, to plant the “Columbian. Kespectfully yours, Pomona Nurseries, S Parry P. O., N. J., November 21, 181M. i Columbian Grape Co., Kingston, Ohio: . Gentlemen:— The sample of Columbian Graep was received in gowl condition, sho\\ Ing them to l>e good shippers. Clusters were well filled and compact; the berries were very large, measuring one Incli or more in diameter, and probably the largest hardy grape kiu)wn. Very showy J;’ resembling plums in size and appearance. The flesh was solid, juicy, meaty and good, with a tnice of native aroma. Color verv dark red, almost black. We consider it a valuable variety. Respectfully, WILLIAM PARRY. Trump, Ouio. Columbian Grape Co., Kingston, Ohio: ^ Gents: — The Columbian Grapes received of you last fall were sampled with four or five dlncrent fruit dealers in Canton and three different presses, and a number of them were given to ^”»yrent The Columbian Grape Co.: Dear Sirs: — In reference to the new Grape, Columbian, Kingston, Ohio, November 2J1, l8iW. I cannot but say it is all that you lich have made such woncieriui growui anu oi suuu we had. The fruit grew exceedingly large. Without a doubt this grape has a grand future, and those who desire to have fruit on their grounds should see to it that “Columbian finds an arbor there. Respectfully Yours, _ __ N. L. GARTNBIR, Cashier Scioto Valley Bank. Cleveland, Tknn, 189tt. CoLu^nnAN^^GK^^K^ p?an\s I received from you arrived In splendid condition, and they are as fine as ever I saw; well pleased, big count; thanks. H. HOHTON. WE COULD Add many pages of testimonials and good words for the Columbian Grape, but our space is very important to us this season, and therefore, we only g’ive a few. You should no miss planting a few vines of Columbian. IF YOU WANT A Grape from which you can make your own raisins, and a variety that is just as fine as those from California, don’t fail to plant at least a few vines of the Columbian. REMEriBER we are headquarters for the Columbian Grape, and if you want the true vine order from us. They bear our seal. SEEDS, FRVIT AMD VIMES. JHE S TRAWBE RRY. How We Plant and Prepare Ground for the Strawberry, ^ ^ ^ CUT PRICES... on Large Orders. As a rule, in the fall we usually plow our ground for spring planting, if all is favorable, by so doing you rid your plot intended for strawberries of numerous insects, and by so doing your ground is in just the right shape. We use a spring tooth harrow and field roller and work our soil just to whatever stage we want it, and last time use spike tooth harrow for level- ing up. For marks we use a sled but when rows are not too long we use a line. We usually mark our ground in rows four feet apart and plant our sets according to how numerous a plant maker it is. Any variety that is medium runner maker should be about 15 inches apart. By planting 4 feet between rows you can use our harrow,, the be&t tool we ever used; it does not tear the runners. Always remember every third row should be fertilized row. We have learned many lessons in the last twelve years and have had many varieties to study. We might go on and state how we failed and how we succeeded but you all understand it to a certain extent. Bear in Mind if you want the handiest tool you ever used to plant the strawberry with, or for vegetable plants you should have one or more of our garden trowels as shown in cut where plows are. You can not afford to be without it. Remember our Strawberry plants this season are fine rooted plants. The ^^Cobden Queen/' OFFERED FOR TFtE FIRST TIME. T his grand new strawberry comes to us from an experienced grower of the straw- berry, The Cobden yueen is a seedling of the famous old Wilson, and you all know what it was. It is a first-rate variety; the plant is a vigorous grower, and an abundant bearer of large size fruit of a beautiful color. It is about three days earlier than the Cres- cent, and the last pickings are as large as the first. This is the third season I have shipped to Chicago, and its carrying qualities have proven to be the equal of any strawberry now before the public, not excepting the Gaudy or Huffman. It is superior to any other strawberry of recent introduction in the following points: Earliness, size, carrying qualities, beauty of berry, vigor of plant, quantity of berry to the acre. John McCaffery, Originator; Illinois. T^STITUVON mus. M. A. Thavpr, Spnrln, Wi"» — For vigor ami f rowtli of plaiil.the Oobclen Qm'i'n can not bo ottered. The foliage Is nlsocM-clIent. V. J). Webb, Ky. — From my short acquaint- ance with the Cobden Queen Strawlwrry, I must sav I regard It a very promising new variety. For heallh ami vigor of growth It Is all that could be desired. Ills as near droulh proof as any on my place, where I have thirty varieties growing. It. M. Kellogg, Mieb,— I say the Cobden Queen is making a very line growth In my trial gnmmis. There are ninety varieties, side by side, and It stands well up, showing no rust and forming large crowns. H. T. Kastman, Ills.— I have been growing strawberries more or less since 18(14. and will not hesitate to say that the Cobden Queen is the lluest strawberry 1 have ever seen. COLUMBIAJf GRAPE COMPAJfY. Bouncer Strawberry This is the bigf berry that Hale Brothers paid fifty dollars for a name for to Mr. Allen. It is a fine gfrower with us, and we look for some fine fruit this season. It makes larg'e plants and very healthy; large, fine crown; a seedling from Jersey Queen, pollenized with Miner; produces larger berries than either of the above named; a perfect bloomer; a great plant; makes berries of extra large size; flesh a deep red all through, and spicy rich flavor. For BIG BERRIES, Plant BOUNCER It certainly has a great future with us. TIMBRELL STRAWBERRY. — This berry has been Mr. E. W. Reid’s avorite. Growepthat have become acquainted with this berry can not Its favor, but there are probably some sections where it may possibly no succeed as well as other varieties, but it has been commended bv leading horticulturalists as the best variety ever introduced. No straw- err^ has ever been approved of by the grower as has been the Timbrell. The Brunette Strawberry The Brunette is a fine grower with us, and certainly has a gseat future. It is a new variety originated by G. Cowing, of Indiana. This is the variety to raise if you want the best quality. It has been well tested, and all who have tried it are well pleased with it. The plant is a strong grower, very healthy, has a perfect flower, and is very productive of large fruit, regular in form; very dark crimson, even to the center; a splendid shipper. NONAME STRAWBERRY. — It is one of Mr. Thompson’s big berries; large, fine, early and firm; long season and wonderfully productive; just what the parties claim for it. It has a fine, large, attractive berry. We certainly think it well worthy a trial. Our plants of Noname this season are as fine and just as hardy a grower as we have in our collection. They make a strong, vigorous crown, with the promise of large fruit. We cor- t.ainly can recommend it, as it grows freely on our soil. SEEDS, FRUIT A.y p VIJ^ES. “Tubbs” Strawberry. This variety, with us, is a wonderfully fine grower; makes large crowns; very healty; has not fruited with us, but is as promising as any in our collection. The berries are large, of good color and fine flavor. It is very productive and comes to us highly recommended from Indiana, where it succeeds well. It seems to grow equally well on all soils. It is a staminate. We advise all to try a few plants. FOUNTAIN . — This variet}'^ comes to us highly recommended and .suc- ceeds pn all soils; perfect blossom. In productiveness there is nothing to excel it in cultivation; the plants are almost hidden from view with glassy berries as large as bubach, ripening from early to late. The Fountain seems to do well in all soils; it is at home wherever planted. It is nearly an ideal strawberry. If you want a strawberry of extra large size, which will grow and fruit under any and all conditions, and one that will produce as many quarts or more than any other strawberry in cultivation, the Foiinn tain is certainly worthy of trial. Dr. J. Stayman, Kansas:— The Fountain Is a strong, healthy plant; the berry Is large; very productive; makes runners freely; one of the best new varieties listed this season. ENORMOUS. — A little inclined to rust slightly with us; not sufficient to injure vitality of plant; pistillate flower. It is a very large and beau- tiful deep scarlet berry, unsurpassed in quality. It possesses all the noble qualities of the Edgar Queen, and is ten days later. Just as the Edgar Queen is gone, the Enormous comes in with its immense crop of excellent berries. It is one of the largest and latest varieties known. It is one of the most beautiful and most delicious in quality. The Edgar Queen is the only variety that rivals it in productiveness. The plant is a very strong and vigorous grower; leaves of a dark glossy green color. All in all, it is the most beautiful plant and valuable berry that I have ever known. It is the nearest approach to the ideal berry. ELEANOR . — We purchased our stock of plants from the introducers, and are as well pleased with it as any variety we have growing. It is one of the most promising, as far as growth and vigor are concerned; is almost free from rust. We areawaiting the results. Plant Eleanor early, as it is said to lead all others for earliness. It is one of a number of choice seed- lings, carefully tested, and fruiting proved it to be the best of the lot; it is wonderfully promising. Among known varieties this is one of the very earliest; in size the berr}- ranks with Sharpless and Gandy, and other large varieties: it holds up well in size to last of season; colors all over at once; flesh firm and of good quality; good, healthy plant, and very productive; its blossoms are perfect. It should have a trial by all. COLUMBIAJ^ GRAPE COMP AMY. IVANHOE. — Mr. Trowbridge says that it is of good size, firm, and an excellent shipper, beautiful color and foliage healthy. It is as near the ideal strawberry as has yet been reached; certainly worthy of a place. The BELLE Origina'ted by Mr. M. T. Thompson. This variety is as early as Michels’ Early; solid and of good flavor; berries very long and large; this variety has been spoken of through the press very highly. It is certainly .very attractive; color a light crimson; quite firm and very productive; season medium. GIANT. — In our search for big berries, another has been found that is sure to attract considerable attention. The Giant is a heavy, stocky plant; is a perfect bloomer; of Cumberland type; moderately productive; of extra large, light scarlet berries, single specimens weighing an ounce or more. The originator claims it to be the largest grown of good quality. COMMANDER.— This is of foreign parentage, but grows on Ameri- can soil as easy as big red apples. We have the Commander growing on our grounds. It rusts badly, but not sufficiently to injure it, and we are pleased with it and look for the largest berries yet grown, for it came highly recommended. It is said to be very earl}"; of good quality. The flowers are perfect, and you may find a treasure in it. It is a third larger than Marshall. NOBLE. — The Noble is the most handsome, prolific, early strawberry ever introduced; good in every respect; producing an immense quantity of very fine berries. The plant succeeds wherever strawberries can be grown, and it is recognized as a necessary variety for all growers of strawberries. Very fine berries, fully two inches in diameter; almost round; of excellent quality and fine looking. The plant is a large, healthy, strong grower, sending out a sufficient number of runners; very productive; fine flavor and perfect flower. Ripens with Michels’ Early. AROMA. — This variety certainly is one of the strong growers among the older plants, but succeeds well in different soils and climates; berries of large size to last of season; perfect shape; most valuable late berry known; it may take place of Gandy; it is- an excellent pollenizer for late pistallate varieties. M ^ ^ ^ ft ft a ft ^ ik a. fl ft ft ib < •s *5 .LEADERS. Bouncer... Brandyttiine ...Eleanor SEEDS, FRUIT Am VINES. HDLLA.ND— The tendency is with many growers for big berries and because of this failing I have the honor of offering a grand strawberry called Holland, originated five years ago, and while it has not been tested outside of its home its general character assures it a universal success. A rank, upright grower of sharpless type of foliage, of extra large size to last of sea- son, all are large to very large; no coxcomb or ill shaped fruit. Ripens with Crescent; color crimson, no white tips, a firm shipper. This berry has a grand future. BISSELL — The Bissell is a seedling of the Wilson. Blossoms are pistu- late, plants healthy, vigorous grower and abundant plant maker, having long and finely matted roots which enables them to stand severe drouth. The fruit is very large and has a fine color, a dark glossy red, with a double calyx, and very productive; season same as Crescent, but continues to fruit later and is very uniferm in shape and size. CYCLONE — Possibly well enough known. Very early and a beautiful bright red color, with healthy foliage; the berry is very firm and perfect. I regard this as one of the best and as early as Benerwood and much larger and finer. This is certainly a bonanza. TENNESSEE PROLIFIC— The foliage of Tennessee Prolific is cer- tainly as fine a grower as I have in my collection. The fruit is large and handsome and as productive as Haverland and far superior in every way. It ripens up early; it is a berry every grower would like and is a fine plant maker, with beautiful heavy foliage and a perfect bloomer. This variety of plant we would certainly recommend all growers to plant. A beautuu grower nearly free from rust. RIO —This berry has a perfect blossom and most beautiful berry, origi- nated by M. T. Thompson in whom we have great confidence. The foliage is verv healthy, the color of the fruit a beautiful bright red, is wonderfully productive and has a very large green calyx that makes it look handsome We feel that Rio has a bright future. WILLIAM BELT.- This variety is growing with us for the first time; has not fruited with us, but is a healthy and vigorous plant, and is all that could be desired; it has large crowns and promises something fine. It originated in Southern Ohio about eight years ago by the late William Beft. It has been tested by a number of experiment stations, and has made a good record. The plant is very large, a good grower, remarkably healthy appearance. It blossoms are perfect, and it seems that each one is followed by a berry; ripens medium early; its size is very large; in form it is c< meal, rather long and quite uniform in shape, the color is a brilliant, glossy red, as near perfection as was ever seen in a berry, and the quality is good. We might go on and state how favorable this' berry is with different growers, but space will not permit. COLUMBIA.^ GEAPE COMPANY, BRANDYWINE. Is a larg^e, stocky plant, but not a numerous plant maker, and therefore not apt to g-et crowded or get plants too thick in matted rows. It is inclined to rust with us. There has been much said about Brandywine, and we will be able to judge it the coming season. This variety was found in Pennsylvania and comes to us highly recom- mended. It would take several pages to try to tell half that has been said about this new berry. It is said to be the largest ever offered and the most profitable for the grower. It is being planted by thousands, certainly de- serves a place, and will be appreciated by all growers. ARKANSAS TRAVELER.— It was originated by venerable Gtorge Michel and fully tested by him before offering it to the public. It is one'of the most promising varieties ever tested, a very healthy grower with us and makes plants freely; perfect blossom; berries large, holding their size to last of season; round in shape; a bright, scarlet color and a good shipper; very productive; ripens nine or ten days earlier than Michel’s Early, and is a worthy sort and should be planted by all lovers of the strawberry. Of Strawberries is very short, but the reader knows that it takes a great amount of space to give lengthy statements, and therefore, we have confined our offers to such varieties that we know cannot but fail to please the grower. BIG BERRIES BRrN^~~Biio~ T^VONEV. TRY A FEW OF OUR LEADING VARIETIES ==GIANT, BOUNCER and EN0RM0US== ELEANOR for Early, COMMANDER for Size. THE DEMAND For really First-Class Fruit is never fully supplied in our markets. The packing used should be clean. Strawberries never look better than they do in new clean Boxes and Baskets. REMEMBER You will find our PRICES right. Your Name, Postoffice and State that neither is omitted. We want your trade on Plants, Trees and Seeds. Give us an order and we will try our best to please. Look up our Standing on another page, should be ‘distinctly written, and be sure SEEDS, FRUIT Am VIXES. . ♦ . prices of Strawberry plants ♦ ♦ ♦ MAIL. MAIL. MAIL. DOZ. 100 1000 Arkansas Traveler (New) $ .75 $ 1.25 $ 7.00 Aroma .50 1.00 5.00 Bouncer (New) .50 1.00 6.00 Belt, Wm. .50 1.00 6.00 Bissell (P) .50 1.00 6.00 Belle .50 1.00 Brandywine .50 1.00 6.00 Brunette .50 1.00 Cobden Queen (New). .75 1.50 10.00 Commander .75 1.50 10.00 Eleanor (New) .50 1.00 6.00 Enormous (P) .50 1 00 5 00 Fountain (New) .75 2 00 15 00 Cyclone (P) .40 1.00 4 00 Giant. .50 1.00 Holland (P) .50 1.00 6.00 Ivanhoe .40 .75 5.00 No Name. .40 .75 5.00 Noble .50 1.00 6.00 Rio .40 .7.5 5.00 Timbrell .40 1.00 5.00 Tubbs .50 1.00 6.00 Tennessee Prolific .40 .75 5.00 Those marked (P) are Pistdates and they must have a row of some perfect flowering va- riety to; to illustrate: every fourth row with some perfect flowering variety is sufficient. If orders are sent in early we can furnish you with any of the additional list, as we can get them from nearby growers, at prices to suit: Haverland, Crescent, Marshall, Park Earl, Sharpless, Warfield, Gandy, Dayton, and Bubach No. 5. Our Strawberry Plants are packed in baskets protected by putting in oiled paper, and packed well with moss. We can ship plants any- where in the U. S, A. and will guarantee them to reach you in good shape. We want to treat you right so as we may expect to deal with you again. Our plants are well rooted and will certainly please you. We want a portion of your trade and will give it our best attention and will try to please you. COLUMBIAN GRAPE COMPANY, Perpetual King Raspberry A BIG MONEY MAKER. Grows Canes One and One-Half Inches^in Diameter. Has No Equal for Product- iveness. Very Hardy, and is a Very Strong Grower. Mr. J. F. Baggfs, Shenandoah Co., Va.: Says he saw Perpetual King- in bearing on the originator’s ground, with ninety bearing canes in one patch. They are the strongest heaviest canes heever saw- just loaded down with fruit; the most remarkable of all raspberries. This variety differs from all others, having a mammoth cane, certainly heavy enough to hold its load of fruit. One cane was CANK OF p. KISS KASPBKRRY. m6asured and its circumference was over four inches. T he fruit grows in clusters of unusual size, ranging from 10 to 30 berries in a clump. Some stalks are just covered with fruit. The berry is black, of fine quality and large size. Another remarkable feature is that it bears several crops in one season. The plants that are set the first season will bear fruit, if they are not pinched back. The big crop comes in June. A good half crop also yields in the fall, till frost kills it. Some hills made 12 quarts. The canes were loaded from the ground to the extreme ends of the branches. This new berry is the most prolific of all raspberries. It is all the originator claims for it. Mr. R. H.Lowe, North Carolina: I visited Mr. Keller on the22d of June, 1896, and to my surprise found growing on his place the largest and most productive black raspberry that I ever saw in all my travels, and I believe it to be the greatest ever offered. It certainly will be appreciated by all when once seen. George J. Cooper, Shenandoah Co., Va.: I examined the new berry. Per- petual King, on the originators grounds, in the month of June, and was surprised at its wonderful productiveness. The largest berries I ever saw were these I speak of. The plants were one year old and not more than fifteen to twenty inches high, and had as many as one-;half gallon of berries on each hill. SEEDS, FBUIT J, YD VTY’ES. M. M. Ldern, Shenandoah Co., Va.: 1 can say the above statements are true, as I saw ripe and green fruit at the same time. I can truthfully say it is certainly ahead of anything I ever saw in the raspberry line. Hissy & Slombome, Va.: We have frequently seen the new berry, and think they certainly all the originator claims for them, and can recommend it to all lovers of the raspberry. Our plants of Perpetual King Raspberry are the first we ever sent out; they are the best rooted tip plant, and they will not fail to grow if they have half a chance. Mr. Keller, Originator of the Perpetual King Raspberry: I discovered this variety growing among a bunch of wild black caps. The new seedling was nearly three times as large as the others surrounding it. It was discovered in September with quite a good crop of fruit on its branches. I thought it to be valuable. I transplanted them in the spring following and began to propagate them. My new berry is a perpetual bearer; it bears two crops in a season. The plant is one of the most vigorous growers I ever saw; in fact leads all others. It bears most profusely, in clusters, all perfect; sometimes one hundred berries in a clump. The berry is as large as the largest in cultivation; will yield twice as much fruit as Gregg; of the finest quality. The foliage and growth is all that could be desired. It is the stockiest plant of all raspberries, the canes measuring over four inches in dircumfer- ence. I Will Pay $5.00 to any one producing a larger cane of any other variety of raspberry as to growth. They should not be placed as close as other varieties, for they require more space, are more growthy than other kinds. It far excels the Gault raspberry. It is larger, more productive and ripens ten days earlier than the Gault; the fruit is more firm. Several fmit fruit men saw my new bed of one-year-olds from tips, and they say they will make three quarts to the hill. Two-year plants from tips yielded twice as much as Gregg and one-third more than Gault. The fall crop bears in larger clusters than the spring crop. The plant is very hardy and has never been attached by the borer. The above cut shows exact size of canes and arms for fruit when cut or finished when only twelve inches high. We. the introducers of this new fine berry called Perpetual King, feel perfectly safe in saying that we think it to be the finest, most productive, with the strongest cane of any raspberry* ever offered. The Perpetual King plants we have certainly made a fine growth, with foliage very healthy. The canes grow nearly ten feet long on spring sets. The plants are the strongest growers I ever saw. Two of the plants had fruit on them; the others we pinched back to make plants. It is one of the best rooters of all the tip varieties. We have not had a general fruit crop yet, but we can get some idea of it by June, The originator sent us a cane that measured inches in circumference taken, from which the above engravingwas made. The cut represents a cane that was cut back and the arms shown on same COL UMB TAX GRAPE CO JdPA.YY. are those that started after it was cut back. It certainly is a great wonder added to the raspberry family. In offering this raspberry to the public, we knew that times have been hard with all, and therefore, thought best, un- der the circumstances, to put prices down so that all will feel able to plant at least a few and have the finest of all raspberries. Don’t miss it. Price: Single plant by mail, 30c; 5 for $1.00. By express: 12 for $2 100 for $8.00. ’ ‘‘FIRST AND BEST/' The “First and Best” is the earliest raspberry in cultivation. The berries are a most beautiful light rosy crimson color. Very large, laro-er than Cuthbert and ripens with the earliest strawberries, a monUi before any of the standard raspberries; a rampant grower, hardy, with a healthy, handsome foliage. Very productive of delicious, fine flavored berries. The most unique and strange fact is that this variety produces its fruit buds on wood of last season’s growth, thus enabling it to bloom with the earliest strawberries and opening the doors to a new race of raspberries. Mr. Watkins, the introducer, says: “First and Best raspberry is what we ave a been looking for, a good, early American red raspberry that would ripen with the earliest strawberries, and we are pleased to announce that the P irst and Best’ fills the bill. It is at once apparent that a rasp- berry ripening with early strawberries is of the greatest commercial value. is a fact that this berry will bloom before any variety of strawberry is in bloom, and in some sections we believe it will ripen fruit before any kind of st^rawberries are ripe. The fruit is all that can be desired, being a very s owy, brilliant red color, of good size and most delicious flavor, a splendid Slipper and commands extreme high price in market on account of its earli- ness and fine showy appearance. Plant all of this variety you can. Price: By mail, 1 plant, 40c; 3 for $1.00; 6 for $1.75; 12 for $3.00; 25 by express for $8. THE SALMONBERRY This plant is a strong, vigorous grower, attaining a heigth of 7 to 8 feet perfectly healthy and hardy, and in all positions it is in fact the hardiest of all the raspberries, standing the winter of the northwest unharmed, even in Alaska, where the mercury often sinks to 50 degress below zero. Its leaves are fully ten times as large as any other raspberry leaves, very thick and hardy and looks somewhat like a large sycamore leaf. The plant branches freely and can be trained into a fine little tree 6 to 8 feet high, which does not die after fruiting as other raspberries do, but continues to bear fruit on the same branches from year to year. The wood has a peth like an elder and as free from thorns as a current bush. The flowers are indeed very beautiful. SEEDS, F.RUTT Am VI.N'ES . The buds look like rose buds, but the flowers can hardly be called roses, but their strong- semblance to the rose makes one think that they are a new race of rose, for no novelty in floriculture introduced during the past ten years equals the deep, rich glowing colors of the flowers of the Salmon- berry, commencing in the first year from planting, flowering continuously all through May, June and July. It commences to ripen in June and continues for 3 months or more. In appearance the berries are much flatter than the common raspberries and borne in much larger clusters, jfielding a generous return all the time, mak- ing it of great value. Luther Burbank, the greatest experimenter in new fruits the world has ever produced, says; “Enormous berries, usually one inch or more in diameter. The fruit is red, very showy and beautiful.” A friend writes me: “The Salmonberry is a strange, delightful rasp- berry of a wonderful pretty color. In fact the North Pacific Salmonberry is noted as being one of the most beautiful of berries, and will make a dish that will delight all your friends as well as yourself. Attains a heigth of about 12 feet.” The flavor is indeed very much finer than any raspberry, black, yellow or red. To eat Salmonberry is to know what perfection is in raspberries. To call them delicious is too tame a name. One must eat them to enjoy a perfection that is grandly noble. For a table fruit there is nothing finer or that will be appreciated more than the beautiful Salmonberry. Price: Four plants, $1.00; dozen, $2.75; 2 dozen, $5. Strawberry Raspberry^ ^ sherry of Exquisite fSeauty, This variety is the most unique and at the same time the most beautiful berry of any kind that has yet appeared. It is a hybrid between the strawberry and the raspberry. The plant is entirely hardy without protection and is a very prolific yielder. We can bear testimony to that fact from personal observation. In habit of growth the plant is distinct from both the fruits named; the root is perennial, throwing out numerous strong branching shoots, which produce large beautiful berries from early in July until freezing time. The foliage is formed of five or seven leaflets that are a bright green color free from all attacks of insects and disease. The blos- soms resemble in appearance small • single roses, snow white in color. Strong plants, 25c each; dozen, $2.50; 100 for $15. CLUMBIAA'' GRAPE COMPAJfY, I Spineless Gooseberry, 5 WONDERS 5 -ALL FRUITS- Thornless. LOGAN BERRY. — This originated in California. It is entirely hardy in East and North, where it has been fully tested. The berries are of enormous size, fully equal to the largest blackberries in flavor, rich and sprightly; a mingling of the raspberry and blackberry, but distinct from either. With- out core the berry cannot fail to please everybody as a desert fruit. The plant is a strong vigorous grower and they are without the large sharp thorns as blackberries have. It ripens its fruit right after the straw- berry. reason of its great and many merits, coupled with freedom from disease or defect, we know it to be of untold value, both for home aud market. Good tip plants, 25 cents each; 3 for 60 cents, dozen for $2.00, one hundred for $15; transplant- ed, 50c each; three for $1.25, one dozen for $4.00 I Perpetual King Raspberry, Leader. I Strawberry Raspberry, Attractive. First and Best Raspberry. Logan or Black Berry Raspberry, ^ ijl ^ iPerpetuai SPaspderry, We certainly think that this berry, which we offer for the first time, has a future full of great PROMISE. It is healthy, vigorous and growthy, and should be planted by all lovers of the raspberry. Prices Have Been Cut to Suit the Times on P. King Raspberry. <1> H bio s o 0c. Early Flat Red — Ounce, 10c; ]i pound, 20c; pound, 60c. Dewing''s Imp. Blood Red.— Best main cropper, g^ood size, tender, sweet and very showy. Ounce, 10c; pound. 20c; pound, 60c. Eclipse.— Very early, handsome and sure to please. Ounce, 10c; \i pound. 20c; pound, 60c. Basfian's Early Blood Turnip — Quite early, smooth, fine form. Ounce, 10^'! )i pound, 20; pound, 60c. C/UJUFLDWER. Livin^s-ron's Fr.rlies^— Best of all for forcing-, a compact grower, early sure header, large and solid, most profitable to grow. Package, 25c; ounce. $1; ounce, $3.75; pound, $14. Henderson's Early Snowball —One of the best on the market. If planted early large heads will form early in June; very profitable for the market gardener. Package. 25c; ounce, 85c; K ounce, $1.50; ounce, $3. Cabbage Seed, Carefully Selected Stock. lOc; ounce, 20c; 1-4 pound, 60c. You are all familiar with the grow- ingof cabbage. It requires the best ol soil to bring good results, and one must understand the management and care of cabbage. Extra Early Express. — The earliest cabbage known; cannot be excelled, hav- ing solid compact heads, just the cab- bage for early marketing. Package, SEEDS, FRUIT A:N'D VIJ^ES. All Head Early. — We can fully indorse all claims made for this excel- lent variety; heads largfe and of uniform shape; none more tender, and is considered to be among- the best strains. Package, 10c; yi ounce, 15c; ounce, 25c, pound, S2.75. Henderson's Early Summer. — It is said to be as early as Wakefield with heads twice as large. It is the best known large early cabbage. Package, 10c; ounce, 25c; pound, 70 cents. Early Dwarf Flat Dutch. — An excellent sec- ond Early with fine large heads. Package, 10 cents; ounce, 25c; % pound, 60c. Large Wakefield.— This is one of the best early varieties, with good solid heads well formed. Package, 10c; ounce, 25 cents; ^ pound, 75c. All Season. — An improved strain of Early Flat Dutch; heads large and solid and of fine % ^ ^ quality. Package; 10c; ounce, 20c, X pound, ^ VPVHPCS. ^ 60 cents. Large Late Flat Dutch-— This variety grows to a large size with fiat solid heads, often weighing 20 pounds; sure header. Package, 10c; ounce, 20c; X pound, 50c. Livingston's Premium Flat Dutch. — This is said to be the finest, largest and most solid head of all cabbages, also one of the most profitable field croppers ever offered. Package, 10c; ounce, 25c; X pound, 75c. Columbian Cbe 1kino CELERY SEED. It is not necessary for us to go into details and tell you just how to pro- ceed with growing celery, as all who buy celery seed are familiar with the process. Golden Self Blanching. — It is quite as self blanching as White Plume and simply wants a little earth. Package, 10c; ounce, 30c; X pound, SI. 00. White Plume. — This is one of the finest varieties, very tender and of fine quality, clean and white in appearance. Package, 10c; ounce, 25c; X pound, 75c. Kalamazoo.~-Dwarf white of beautiful cream color, quick growth, large stem, very tender. Package, 10c; ounce, 25c; X pound, 75c. Boston Market.— The most popular in the East and an excellent keeper; very tender, crisp and solid. Package, 10c; ounce, 25c; 1-4 pound, 75c. CUCUMBER SEED. We offer you a few of the best varieties which we know will please you for pickling or for cucumbers. Improved White Spine. — For market use and pickling it cannot be ex- celled; grows large and very smooth. Package, 5c; ounce, 15c 1-4 lb., 40c. Evergreen, — Very long and of fine quality, makes a good pickle. Pack- COLUMBIA.^ GRAPE COMPANY. age, 5c; ounce, 15c; 1-4 pound, 40c. White Dutch. — Large, white, smooth and of good quality. Package, 10c; ounce, 30c; 1-4 pound, 75c. Peerless White Spine.— Very fine, early and large size. Package, 10c; ounce, 15c; 1-4 pound, 40c. SWEET CORN. First of All. — About one week earlier than Cory. Pint, 20c; quart, 35c; peck, 80c. Extra Early Cory.— One of the early varieties; large ear, small cob, well filled, broad grain. Pint, 20c; quart, 35c; Perpetual ..KING.. > peck, 80 cents. ^ Early Minnesota. — Very early and reliable. Pint, 20c; quart, 35c; peck, 75c. Early Mammoth.— Medium early, large ears, * good quality. Pint, 20c; quart, 35c; peck, 80c. Livingston's Evergreen. — It is a very early corn and also very productive; has large ears and a very small cob. Pint, 20c; quart, 35c; peck, 75 cents. , Livingston's Gold Coin. — One of the best sweet corns in cultivation; very productive and stays tender a long time on stalk. Pint, 20c; quart, 35c: peck, 80c. RASPBERRY LEADS THEM ALL. LETTUCE SEEDS. Black Seeded. — A ver}’ popular sort; forms a large loose head; crispy and tender. Package, 10c; ounce, 20c; % pound, 50c. Golden Ball. — Golden yellow, crispy, tender and of fine flavor; very pop- ular for early forcing. Package, 10c; ounce, 25c; %. pound, 50c. Golden Yellow.— Very solid, heads as early as Tennis Ball. Package, 10c; ounce, 20c; % pound, 50c. Buttercup. — A fine new German variety; the plants are vigorous and very attractive. Package. 10c; ounce, 20c; % pound. 50c. Big Boston. — Forms very large heads, verj- profitable. Package, 10c; ounce, 20c; % pound, 50c. MUSKMELONS. New Tip Top.— Our first claim for Tip Top is that it stands at the very top for quality; in productiveness it leads all, being a very strong grower; for a market variety it leads all, as it is pronounced to be one of the very best in quality, and it is also very handsome. Package, 10c; oz., 20c; one-fourth pound, 50c; pound, $1.25. Montreal Market. — The largest round melon in the market; weight, 15 pounds; have been grown to weigh 39 pounds. They are very handsome and should be planted by all who want them for market. Package, 10c; ounce, 20c; one-fourth pound, 40c; pound, 80c. SEEDS, FRUIT Am VIMES. Livingfston's Market Melon. — A most valuable melon for market. Its vigorous growth gives it great hardiness; it ripens a few days earlier than Hackensack and is more profitable. Ounce, 15c; pound, $1. Osage — A leading fovorite where known. Ounce, 15c; one-fourth pound, 30c; pound, 80c. New Columbus Melon — This new melon is highly recommended by all who have grown it as one of the hardiest in growth; also very productive and said to be the finest yet offered in quality. Ounce, 10c; one-fourth pound, 25; pound, $1.00. I Extra Early Hackensack— One of the leading melons for the grower. Ounce, 10c; one-fourth pound, 30c; pound, $1.00. Baltimore Nutmeg — Handsomest melon known; uniform in size; smooth, fine looker. Ounce, 10c; one-fourth pound, 25c; pound, 75c. Prices given on the following varieties of Watermelon Seed: True Ice Cream, Kolb’s Gem, Jones’ Jumbo, Dixie Ironclad, Cole’s Early. Select Onion Seeds^ We Offer to our trade a strain of onion seed that cannot be excelled. Beware of cheap seed offered. There is danger in being deceived. We mean to sell just as cheap as any other house, and if our prices do not correspond with other relia- ble houses please make mention of the fact and oblige us. Ohio Yellow Globe Onion— The most desirable strain of perfect type, globe shape. It has an attractive shape and ripens early. The necks are very small, good keepers and of good size and quality. It is one of the most profitable and most desirable to grow. Ounce, 25c; one-fourth pound, 75c; pound, $2.75. Yellow Danvers— A good, well-known main cropper. Ounce, 15c; one- fourth pound, 40c; pound, $1.10. Large Red Wethersfied — Good general purpose onion, very large size and handsome. Ounce, 15c; one-fourth pound, 40c; pound, $1.10. Early R:d Glob:— very handsome variety which matures very early; a good keeper and deep red in color, ounce, 15c; one-fourth pound, 40c; pound. $1.50. Mammoth Silver King — It has a white silver skin and matures quite early; largest of all the flat sorts. They must be sown thinly to produce large ones. Ounce, 20c; one-fourth pound, 60c; pound $2. Prize Taker — This is a large beautiful Spanish onion. They are of enormous size; averaging from 14 to 16 inches in circumference; one of the very finest in appearance and a good seller. Ounce, 20c; lb., 60c; lb., $2. VEI,ryOW DASSVEDS. GIX)BE. COLUMBIAJ^ GRAPE COMPAXY. PEA5. ■^or the arket Sardener. New Juno — One of the best wrinkled peas of its class. It has a stout, robust vine, large pods always well filled, height 2 feet, season medium early. One-half pint, 15c; pint, 25c; quart, 50c; peck, $2. Pride of the Market— Vine of medium heigth; one of the best flavored. Pint, 25c; quart, 45c; peck, $1.75; bushel, $6. Stratagem — Half dwarf, enormous cropper, pods long with 9 peas to pod. Pint. 25c; quart, 45c; peck, $1.75; bushel, $f). Telephone — A strong grower; large pods, with big peas of very flne flavor. Pint, 20c; quart, 35c; peck, $1.60. Livingston's First in Market — It is one of the very best early varieties, and is pronounced so by a number of growers; it is also one of the most profitable for the market gardener. Pint, 20c; quart, 40c; peck, $1.25; bushel, $4.50. 'irst and Best- Very early, pods ripen all at once. Pint, 20c; quart, 40c; peck, $1. Premium Gem— Fine dwarf, pods large, early. Pint, 25c; quart, 40c; peck, $1.40. McLean's Advance— Best second early; very productive and a good cropper. Pint, 20c; quart, 40c; peck, 1.20. Also Shropshire Hero, Everbearing, Heroine. Prices given on applica- tion. REMEMBER we pay postage on seeds by pints and quarts, but pecks and bushels go by express. RADISH— FOR FORCING OR FOR MARKET. Cincinnati Market Radish -It has grown in popularity wonderfully in a few seasons. It is one of the finest lookers when tied in bunches and has become one of the leaders. Ounce, 10c; one-fourth pound, 30c; pound. $1. Also the following other varieties-' Early Round Dark Red, Rosy Gem, Giant White, Improved Chartier, Wood’s Earl}', Early Long. SQUASH— GOOD STRAINS. True Hubbard -Very well known. Ounce, 10c; X Ih., 25c; lb., 75c. SEEDS, FRUIT AMD VU^ES. Mammoth Chili The Jumbo or Elephant Squash, Ounce, 10c; one- fourth pound, 35c; pound, $1. Essex Hybrid One of the purest; long’ keeper. Ounce, 10c; one-fourth, pound, 20c; pound, 60c. fourth pound, 80c. TOMATO SEED. TRUE TO NAME. This “vegetable fruit” is used in possi- bly every family in America today, and like all other vegetables it finds a place in every garden. At present we have so many fine, large, smooth, perfect tomatoes that it is puzzlesome to tell which is best. Livingston's Stone — This variety has grown in popularity with all who have cultivated it for its size, perfect shape and fine appearance. Postpaid ounce, 25c; one- Acme — The earliest for market; a well-known variety. Ounce, 25c; one-fourth pound, 75c. Livingston's Beauty — Well named; for shipping and early market it can not be excelled. Ounce, 25c; one-fourth pound, 75c. Dwarf Aristocrat — One of the finest dwarfs we know of, and it will surely please the grower. Ounce, 35c; pound, 1.00. Livingston's Perfection — A red skin, fine in ap- pearance and an excellent canning tomato. Ounce, 25c; one-fourth pound, 75c. Livingston's Favorite — This is the canner’s to- mato, of fine quality and a delicious sliced tomato. Ounce, 25c; one-fowrth pound, 75c. Livingston's Royal Red — One of the finest deep reds, very showy. Ounce, 25c; % pound, 75c. Livingston's Paragon -Well known, reliable. Ounce, 25c; one-fourth pound, 75c. Livingston's Potato Leaf — A distinct variety, very fine. Ounce, 25c; one- fourth pound, 75c. Dwarf Champion — One among the best dwarfs. Ounce, 25c; one-fourth pound, 75c. Wherever we failed to give prices of packages, pounds or bushels, please write us for same and we will cheerfully and promptly give them. If our prices are not as low as other reliable houses, please mention the fact. Columbian Grape Comp.a.my: Dear Sirs:— Plants came in Hudson, O., 1896. lip lop thaje and 1 just got llun all set out. With thanks_ Respectfully, Chas. N. Case COLUMBIAN GRAPE COMPANY. Livingston^s Banner Potato* This variety is the smoothest, finest and largest potato ever known. It grows a tall rank stalk, very bushy, tubers set very closely, and is very productive. Our stock of Banners are fine. For a field cropper I do not know of a better variety to grow; it sends up a strong sprout, is not easily crippled by bugs, and the tubers grow very showy, clean and smooth, almost free from scab. Mr. Azro Smith, Deadwood, S. D.:— I am well pleased with the Banner Potato. C. F. Bennett, Hartford Co., Conn-;— The Banner pleases me very much. I dont think I could add anything to the good qualities of the Banner. I do not think you overrated it. Wc could add a great many testimonials and good words for Banner Potato, but don’t think it is necessary to convince you of its merits. Our prices for spring are as follows: By mail, postpaid, 1 pound, 20c; 3 pounds, 50c. B}^ express, choice sorted stock, peck, 25c; bushel, 80c; barrel, $1.75; 3 barrels, $4.50. Seconds or seed size, 10c less on bushel, 25c less on barrel. These Prices Hold Good as Long as Our Stock Lasts. PANSY POTATO. This variety cost us five years ago $10 for one bushel. I have g rown it with a collection of 70 varieties and it proved to be the best all around po- tato. It is very productive, of good quality, a strong grower and mealy; seedling of Early Rose tubers formed just like parent, but a paler red. It has never been offered by any one, or at least I never heard of it. The orig- SEEDS, F R UIT dm TIMES. inator died shortly after it was sent out to be tested in different sections. I will give three pounds of the above named variety with every $3 order, if wanted, by express. Could give a list of testimonials, but space will not permit. If any one desires to buy for seed we have the stock for sale at the fol- lowing prices; By express, per peck, 25c; bushel, 75c; barrel, $2. DWARF ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHERRY. I have had this cherry in growing several years and makes a fine bush. It bears the second season after being planted and all lovers of cherr}' should plant at least a half dozen; very hardy and a good grower; fruit about as large as the Richman Cherry. By mail, 1 tree, 10c; 3 trees, 25c; IROK AGE TOOIiS. Double-Wheeled Hoe. A tool representing the latest and best ideas; bicycle construction, steel wheel and tubular frame; light, but strong. This tool has grown in favor among market gar- deners because it is strong, light, durable, easily operated and made of the best material- It ought to be in use in all gardens; as one person can do more with a wheel hoe than four can with a handle hoe. Complete, as shown in cut, $6.00. SPECIAL NOTICE. T o all planters and growers of vegtables and small fruits that receive this catalogue who have never patronized us, w^ ^ will give the following premiums with the first order: "With $ 3 order, two plants of Perpetual King Raspberry; $4, one Spineless Gooseberry plant; $5, one plant each of Perpetual King Raspberry, First and Best Raspberry, Strawberry Raspberry, Logan or Blackberry Raspberry. COLUMBIAN GRAPE COMPAA^'Y, New Seed Drill. This is a drill that has won a reputation amongf truckers and market gardeners, and it is claimed by quite a number to lead air’others. It is made of the best material and rec- ommended to give perfect sat- isfaction. Index, as shown in cut, is plain, convenient and relia- ble. It is placed in open sight and the eye can easily behold how it is operated; can be quickly ad- justed to the slightest variation, as the names of the principal seeds are plainly shown on the Index. Cut-Off — The flow of seed can be instantly stopped by a swinging cut off. The cut-off prevents all loss of seed when turning. Broad Wheel— The main wheel is of large size and unusual width, pre- venting its running into the soft soil. Price, as shown above, complete, $6.00. J^arrow and Cultivator, W NDERFUL GOOS EBER RY, SPINELESS No Thorns. The cut repre- sents one of the most useful tools ever put on the farm or in the garden. For the strawberry patch there is none can equal it; you can run right up to plants and no injury will result to the runners; for cabbage and many other vegetables it leads them all. The teeth are made of the best of steel, with forged, flattened points; the lever, as shown, is to widen and narrow the cutting space. You can never appre- ciate its usefulness until you use it, and then you will never be without it. Price: Plain, $3.25; with lever (as in cut), $4.00; with wheel, $4.75. SEEDS, FRUIT Am VIXES. m TRANSPLANTING TROWEL. M Th ere certainly is not a tool made for planting- small plants that -will take the place of the one shown in cut. It is made of the best of i steel and there is not a gardener or farmer but what has use for just such a tool. Don’t fail to get one. Price: Each, 30c; dozen, $3.00. Notice — All orders for seeds to go by mail in pints and quarts must be accompanied by and additional 8 cents for pints and 15 cents for quarts to pay postage. SPECIAL OFFERS BY MAIL. Mention them by numbers as they appear below and it will save you the trouble of specifying them by name. All the varieties will be sent only as classed, 'jbelow. No. 5 — One Spineless Gooseberry, one Strawberry Raspberry, one Lo- gan Berry, onff Perpetual King Raspberry, all by mail, $2. No. 6 — Twelve Eleanor Strawberry plants, 12 Bouncer, 12 Brandywine, 12 Arkansas Travelers, all by mail, $1.25. No. 7 — Twelve Aroma, 12 Tennessee Prolific, 12 Noname, 12 Bouncer, one Columbian Grape, $1.50. No. 8 — Three Perpetual King Raspberry plants, 1 Cdlumbian Grape, 1 Strawberry Raspberry, 1 Logan Berry, $1.25. No 9 — Anyone giving us an order for plants to the amount of $4, to go by express, can take their choice of each free, one-half bushel Pansy Pota- toes, 1 two-year Columbian Grape, 25 Eleanor Strawberry plants. DISCOUNT — Anj'one giving us an order, to be mailed or shipped, two or three weeks in advance of planting, can deduct 5 per cent, on $5, 8 per cent, on $10, 10 per cent, on $15. Our Standing. Bank Reference, or can refer you to any of the business men in our city as to our standing or mode of doing business. We are in the business to stay and certainly will appreciate your order, no matter how small it may be. Try our Seeds and Plants. We will try to please you.