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1 
 
 To Our Customers and the 
 General Public. 
 
 HE prospect of a good business year is cheering, both to sower 
 and seedsman. Mutual congratulations are therefore in order, and 
 with our best wishes we also send our thanks for last season’s gen. 
 erous crop of orders. Our “sowing” along the various lines of 
 business has been with the hope of deserving and reaping an even 
 larger harvest for this year. 
 
 Our leading business principle has been, and will always 
 be, to supply only the very highest class of seeds at the lowest prices. Every 
 intelligent buyer knows that poor, cheap seeds are dearest in the end. 
 
 Our Catalogue is not padded with long and useless descriptions of well 
 known varieties, but has been revised to suit the intelligence of the average 
 reader. The formulas and cultural directions are as full and explicit as our 
 space will allow, and are worthy of constant reference. 
 
 Our Prices have been graded to suit the times, and are as low as good seeds 
 can be sold for. The prices quoted are the ruling net prices, and do not include 
 free delivery by mail, except for Flower Seeds in packets. 
 
 For seeds sent by mail, add 8 cents per pound, 15 cents per quart, to prices, 
 to pay postage. 
 
 Express charges are not uniform, since they depend upon the distance 
 goods are sent. 
 
 Warranties. Seeds of the best quality will sometimes fail through improper 
 treatment. The conditions suitable to one kind may not suit another. Causes 
 of failure are many and varied, and cannot here be taken into consideration. 
 So, while taking the greatest possible care to have all seeds pure, reliable and 
 true to name, all our seeds are sold without any warranty, expressed or implied, 
 and without any responsibility in respect to the crop. 
 
 Yours for future service, 
 
 J. JEROME SMITH, 
 
 WILMINGTON, DELAWARE. 
 
 Fourth and Shipley Streets, 
 
General List of Vegetable Seeds. 
 
 ARTICHOKE. 
 
 German, 3Irti[djocfc. French, Artischaut. 1 oz. will produce 500 plants. 
 
 Sow in April, in soil well manured, and transplant the following spring, setting them in 
 rows 3 feet apart and 2 feet apart in the row. Protect well during the winter with a cover- 
 ing of straw or leaves. 
 
 Large Globe. The standard and best variety. Pkt. io cts.,oz. 25 cts., Jflb. 75c., lb. $2.50. 
 
 ASPARAGUS. 
 
 German, ©pctl'gcl. French, Asperge. 1 OZ. for 60 feet of drill. 
 
 Sow in spring as soon as the soil can be worked. The seed bed 
 should be thoroughly spaded, leveled, and the seed sown, not very 
 thickly, in drills 12 or 14 inches apart and about an inch deep. 
 When the plants are well up, thin to 3 inches apart, and in one or 
 two years transplant to permanent beds, in rows 3 feet apart and 
 the plants 1 foot apart. The soil should be trenched 2 feet deep, 
 
 and highly manured. p^t 
 
 Conover's Colossal. The largest and 
 
 most prolific $0 05 
 
 T wo-year-old roots, 75c. per 100, $5 per 1 ,000. 
 Barr’s Mammoth. Very large, tender 
 
 stocks 05 
 
 Two-year-old roots, 75c. per too, $5 per 1,000. 
 
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 ASPARAGUS. BEANS. (DWARF OR BUSH.) 
 
 German, S8ll[cf) SJoItuett. French, Haricots Nains. 1 qt. to 100 feet, in drills. 
 Sow about May 1 in drills 2 inches deep and 2 feet apart ; drop the Beans 3 inches apart 
 and cover about 2 inches deep. Sow every 2 weeks for a succession. 
 
 GREEN-PODDED VARIETIES. 
 
 Qt. 
 
 Burpee’s New Stringless. Very early ; absolutely stringless . $0 25 
 Improved Early Bound-Pod Valentine. The best green- 
 
 podded Bean 15 
 
 Best of All. Very productive ; showy half-round pods 15 
 
 DWARF WAX. 
 
 I>avis’ White Wax. The best white-seeded Bean; very productive 20 
 Yoscmite Mammoth Wax. Mammoth pods, 8 to 10 inches 
 
 long, full of fleshy pulp 20 
 
 Golden Wax Improved. A well-established ; excellent quality. 15 
 Ward well's Kidney Wax. The hardiest, earliest and best 
 flavored Wax Bean. Qt. 15 cts., A pk. 50 
 cts., pk. 80 cts., bus. $3. 
 
 Saddleback Wax. Large, long, round pods, 
 absolutely stringless ; very fine. Qt. 15 cts., 
 
 'A pk. 50 cts., pk. 80 cts., bus. $3. 
 
 Dwarf German Black Wax. Early, round 
 golden pods. Qt. 15 cts., 'A pk. 50 cts., 
 pk. 80 cts., bus. 83. 
 
 Prolific German Black Wax. Very early 
 and prolific; full, round pods; stringless. 
 
 Qt. 15 cts., 14 pk. 50 cts., pk. 80c., bus. $3. 
 
 Currie’s Bust-proof Wax. Very early and 
 prolific. Qt. 15c., }4pk. sec., pk. 80c., bus, S3. 
 
 Ivory Pod. Fine, waxen white pods. Qt. 
 
 20 cts., J^pk. 60 cts., pk. Si, bus. *3.50. 
 
 New Valentine Wax. Very earlv; round, 
 stringless, waxen yellow pods. Qt. 20 cts., 
 
 'Apk. 60 cts.. pk. $1, bus. S3. 50. 
 
 Black-Eyed Wax. Very early and prolific. 
 
 Qt. 15 cts , )4pk. 50 cts., pk. 80 cts., bus. S3. 
 
 Golden-Eyed Wax. Very hardy and prolific ; 
 early, and not liable to rust. Qt. 15 cts., 
 
 'A pk. 50 cts., pk. 80 cts., bus. S3. 
 
 Golden Refugee. Qt. 15 cts., 'A pk. 50 cts., 
 pk. 80 cts., bus. $3. 
 
 PROLIFIC GERMAN WAX. 
 
DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF GARDEN AND FLOWER SEEDS. 
 
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 BUSH LIMA BEANS. 
 
 Price, 20 cts. per qt„ 75 cts. per 1-2 pk., $1.25 per pk., $5 per bus. 
 
 Burpee’s Bush Lima. Has yielded over 
 300 pods on a single bush. An excellent 
 and productive Bean. 
 
 Dreer’s (Kumerle) Bush Lima. 
 
 smaller than the above. 
 
 Rogers’ Wax Bush Lima. 
 
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 POLE or RUNNING BEANS. 
 
 Price, 20 cts. per at., 75 cts. per 1-2 pk., $1.25 per pk., $5 per bus. 
 
 Large White Lima. Extra-large, white 
 Beans ; very productive. 
 
 King of the Garden Lima. Large pods ; 
 somewhat earlier, and a better yielder 
 than above. 
 
 Early Jersey Lima. Beans smaller and 
 somewhat earlier than the large Limas. 
 
 Dreer’s Improved Lima. Fine quality ; 
 very popular. 
 
 Golden Cluster. Pods a beautiful golden 
 
 color; Beans large and absolutely string- 
 less. 
 
 White Creasehack. The best early 
 green-podded pole Bean. 
 
 Lazy Wife. Green-podded ; stringless ; 
 very productive. 
 
 Scarlet Runner. A very ornamental as 
 well as useful Bean. 
 
 Kentucky Wonder. Fine green pods; 
 stringless and enormously productive. 
 
 BEET. 
 
 German, 3hmfet=3Juf>e. French, Betterave. 1 0 Z. for SO ft. Of drill. 
 
 Sow as early in the spring as the ground can be worked, and every two weeks for a 
 succession, up to July 1. For general crop sow about May 15. The soil should be a light, 
 sandy loam, well enriched with stable manure, and plowed 
 and harrowed until very fine. Sow in drills from 12 to 15 
 inches apart, and when well up, thin to from 4 to 5 inches 
 
 Early Egyptian. Roots roundish, deep red, sweet ; 
 
 very early. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., J^lb. 20c., lb. 50c. 
 
 Crosby’s Improved Egyptian. Thicker, smoother, 
 and better in quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., '/lb- 
 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 
 
 Extra-Early Blood Turnip. As early as Egyptian; 
 of much finer appearance and quality. Pkt. 5 cts., 
 oz. 10 cts., &lb. 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 
 
 Bastian's Extra-Early Red Turnip. Recommended 
 for earliness, quality and productiveness. Pkt. 5 cts., 
 oz. rocts., J^lb. 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 
 
 Bastain’s Half-Long. A good late variety for winter 
 use. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., '/lb. 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 
 
 Eclipse. Very early, of rapid growth ; has small tops. 
 
 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., / lb. 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 
 
 Edmand’s Early Turnip. A very handsome round 
 Beet of good quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., '/lb. 
 
 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 
 
 Columbian. A valuable new early and main-crop 
 variety ; fine in appearance and quality. Pkt. 5 cts., 
 oz. 10 cts., '/lb. 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 
 
 SWISS CHARD, or SILVER BEET. 
 
 Cultivated for its tender leaves, which are excellent 
 for greens. Sow and cultivate like spinach, thinning out 
 for use as it grows. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., /lb. 25c., lb. 75c. 
 
 SUGAR BEET AND MANGEL-WURZEL. 
 
 Lane’s Imperial Sugar. The best stock Beet growing ; very large 
 and sugary 
 
 Long Red Mangel. Grows very large 
 
 Golden Giant. Intermediate. A very large Beet, growing mostly 
 above ground 
 
 Golden Tankard. Said to contain less water and more sugar than 
 other kinds ib s ., $1 . 
 
 Yellow Globe. Very productive and easily pulled 
 
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J. JEROME SMITH, WILMINGTON, DELAWARE. 
 
 BRUSSELS SPROUTS. 
 
 German, ©rimer Sfojcnfofyl. French, Chou de Bruxelles. 1 oz. for 2,000 plants. 
 
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 This is a delicious vegetable, superior to either borecole or spinach. The small cab- 
 bage-like heads are much improved by a moderate frost. Sow 
 in hotbeds in March or April, and in open ground in May. 
 
 Best French or Roseberry. Very 
 
 good 
 
 New Half Dwarf. The very best 
 
 and surest strain 
 
 Improved Dwarf. Compact heads 
 of fine quality 
 
 BORECOLE, or KALE. 
 
 German, S8Iatter=,Rot)l. French, Chou Vert. 
 
 l oz. for 3,000 plants. 
 
 Sow from April 15 to May 1 in prepared beds, covering the 
 seed thinly and evenly ; transplant in June, aud treat like cab- 
 bage. The varieties are all extremely hardy, and are best when 
 touched by frost. 
 
 Dwarf German Kale. The favorite variety; very hardy, 
 tender and delicate in flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Km. 
 20 cts., lb. 75 cts. 
 
 Tall Curled Scotch. A fine plant about 2 feet tall. Pkt. 
 
 BRUSSELS SPROUTS. 5 CtS., OZ. IO CtS., Klb. 20 CtS., lb. 75 CtS. 
 
 CABBAGE. 
 
 German, Sopffol;!. French, Chou 
 Pom me. l oz. will produce 
 2,000 plants. 
 
 Price, S cts. per pkt., IS cts. per oz., 
 
 So cts. per 1-4 lb., $1.S0 per lb. 
 
 The Cabbage, to be well-grown 
 requires a deep, rich, loamy soiP 
 For early use, sow the seed in hot 
 beds in February or March, or it may 
 be sown about September 15, and the 
 plants wintered in coldframes. 
 
 Transplant very early in spring, in 
 rows 2 feet apart, and the plants 18 inches apart in the rows, 
 and set out the plants in July, 2 K by 3 feet. 
 
 Selected Extra-Early Jersey Wake- 
 field. A very fine, pure strain. 
 
 Early Winnigstadt. Large, decidedly 
 conical, hard heads. 
 
 DWARF GERMAN KALE. 
 
 For winter use, sow in May, 
 
 SUREHEAD CABBAGE. 
 
 Burpee’s Allhead Early. The very best 
 second-early, and also a very good late 
 Cabbage. 
 
 Henderson’s Early Summer. A popu- 
 lar second-early sort. 
 
 Henderson’s Succession. Ten days 
 later than Early Summer. 
 
 Early Flat Dutch. Quick-growing, and 
 earlier to mature than other Flat Dutch 
 kinds. 
 
 Large Late Flat Dutch. The well- 
 known winter variety. 
 
 Large Late Drumhead. A good Cab- 
 bage for late winter. 
 
 Short Stem Drumhead. Very compact, 
 fine heads. 
 
 Surehead. The famous late main-crop 
 Cabbage. 
 
 Perfection Drumhead Savoy. Of very 
 superior flavor ; hard-heading ; late ; a 
 popular sort. 
 
 Mammoth Rock Red. The best of the 
 red varieties ; for pickling. 
 
DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF GARDEN AND FLOWER SEEDS. 5 
 
 CARROT. 
 
 German, 9J(i)ljre. French, Carotte. 1 OZ. to 100 ft. Of drill. 
 
 For early crops, sow as soon as the ground can be worked ; for later crops, from May 1 
 to June 1, in rows 15 inches apart and half an inch deep. Thin out the young plants to 
 
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 S inches, and keep the surface open by frequent use of the 
 hoe. Do not sow Carrots on freshly fertilized ground. 
 
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 Danvers Half Long. Rich, deep 
 orange color ; midway in size. ■ 
 
 Long Orange Improved. Well 
 formed ; large, deep orange 
 
 color; quality good 
 
 Ohantenay. For table use prob- 
 ably the best 
 
 Large White Belgian. Grows 
 very large, and will yield more 
 than any other variety .... 
 
 CAULIFLOWER. 
 
 German, S8tumenfol;l. French, Choufleur. 
 
 1 oz. for 2,000 plants. 
 
 A good, extra-rich soil is essential for successful cultiva- 
 tion. A cool, moist season is also an advantage. Cultivate 
 
 like cabbage, watering 
 liberally in dry weather. 
 
 An occasional applica- 
 tion of liquid manure is 
 beneficial. 
 
 Early Snowball. One 
 of the earliest ; of 
 compact form and 
 very dwarf; maybe 
 
 planted 20 inches apart. Pkt. 20c., 'Aoz. 60c., oz. $2. 
 Early Erfurt. Very early and most desirable- 
 Pkt. 10 cts., Jfoz. 50 cts., oz. *1.50. 
 
 Veitch's Autumn Giant. Late, with very large 
 heads. Pkt. 5c., K oz, 20c., oz. 60c. 
 
 CELERY. 
 
 German, ©etlerie. French, Selery. 
 
 1 oz. for 3,000 plants. 
 
 Sow in the open border, as soon in April as the 
 ground can be worked. When the plants are 3 inches 
 high, transplant 4 inches apart into temporary beds 
 of soft, rich soil. Dig trenches 18 inches deep, 12 inches wide, 
 and 4 feet apart ; lay the soil out of the trench on each side, 
 and at the bottom place a layer of well-rotted manure, dig- 
 gings in well. Set the strongest plants about 8 inches apart, 
 in the center of the trench, taking care not to remove the , 
 balls of soil about the roots. In dry weather water well, and 
 feed with liquid manure. Earth the up as plants require it, 
 carefully closing the leaves to prevent the soil from falling 
 into the hearts. 
 
 White Plume. Requires but lit- 
 
 CHANTENAY CARROT. 
 
 EARLY SNOWBALL CAULIFLOWER. 
 
 Golden Self-blanching. A 
 grand variety, with stalks of 
 
 rich, golden yellow 
 
 Dwarf Golden Heart. Crisp, 
 
 Crawford’s Half Dwarf. 
 
 Growth vigorous ; flavor fine. . 
 Giant Pascal. Large in growth 
 and fine in quality ; keeps well. 
 Boston Market. A standard 
 dwarf variety ofsuperior flavor. 
 New Rose. Of exceptionally fine 
 
 flavor, solid and crisp 
 
 Celeriac, or Turnip-rooted . . 
 
 :t. 
 
 Oz. 
 
 Y lb. 
 
 Lb. 
 
 OS 
 
 $0 20 
 
 $0 60 
 
 $2 00 
 
 05 
 
 20 
 
 75 
 
 2 50 
 
 OS 
 
 20 
 
 60 
 
 2 00' 
 
 05 
 
 20 
 
 60 
 
 2 00 
 
 OS 
 
 20 
 
 60 
 
 2 OO 
 
 05 
 
 20 
 
 60 
 
 2 00 
 
 OS 
 
 20 
 
 60 
 
 2 00 
 
 05 
 
 20 
 
 60 
 
 2 00 
 
 GOLDEN SRLF-BI ANCH1NG CELERY. 
 
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 J. JEROME SMITH, WILMINGTON, DELAWARE. 
 
 CHERVIL. 
 
 German, ©axrtenferbct. French, Cerfeuil. 
 
 Cultivate and use like parsley. Sow any time in spring, in shallow drills, I foot apart. 
 Curled. The young leaves are used as salad, and for seasoning soup. Pkt. 5 cts., 
 oz. 15 cts., Jtflb. 5° cts., lb. $1.50. 
 
 CHICORY. 
 
 German, ©idjorie. French, Chicoree. 
 
 Large-rooted. Used to mix with or as a substitute for coffee. Cultivation same as the 
 carrot. Pkt. s cts., oz. tocts. 
 
 CORN SALAD, or FETTICUS. 
 
 German, Sammerfatat. French, Mache. 1 OZ. to 150 ft. Of drill. 
 
 Sow in August or early September, in drills a quarter of an inch deep and 6 inches 
 
 apart. If dry weather, tread in the seed lightly. Keep 
 down weeds with the hoe. Before winter, cover thinly 
 with straw or leaves. A delicious hardy salad. 
 Large-seeded. The most popular variety grown. 
 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Klb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 
 
 CORN, SWEET or SUGAR. 
 
 German, SffielJcfjfont. French, Mais. 
 
 1 qt. for 200 hills. 
 
 Plant in rich ground, in hills, 3 feet apart each way, 
 and 5 or 6 kernels in a hill. Hoe often, draw soil up 
 to stems, break off side-shoots. Sown in drills, a greater 
 yield from a given surface will be obtained. 
 
 Price, S cts. per pt., 10 cts. per qt., 35 cts. per l-2pk., 
 60 cts. per pk., $2 per bus. 
 
 Extra-Early Adams. Not a Sugar Corn, but 
 very fine and early. 
 
 Cory Early. Fair-sized ears of good quality. 
 Early Adams. Ears larger than in the above . 
 Shaker’s Early. Early ; large ears. 
 
 Early 8-Rowed. Ears long ; kernels white 
 and deep. 
 
 Stabler’s Early. Remarkably sweet and 
 early ; large ears for such an early Corn. 
 
 Potter’s Excelsior, or Squantum. Ripens early ; 
 has large, fine ears. 
 
 Gold Coin. Remarkably sweet, if not the sweetest. 
 Stowell’s Evergreen. More largely grown than all 
 others. 
 
 Early Mammoth. Large, well- filled ears. 
 
 Large Late Mammoth. Largeears; rich and sweet 
 Egyptian. Late; ears very fine; a variety of high quality. 
 
 Country Gentleman. Very large and sweet grains, in irregular rows. 
 
 FIELD CORN. 
 
 This Corn was grown especially for seed in the extreme north, and may be depended 
 upon as a first-class article, while the price is quoted much lower than usual. 
 
 Price, $1 per bus. 
 
 SWEET corn. 
 
 Golden Beauty. (Dent.) Very handsome; 
 fine yielder. 
 
 Pride of the North. (Dent.) Planted in 
 July, it has matured by October ; ears 8 to 
 xo inches long, with 14 to 16 rows to cob. 
 Learning. (Dent.) Large, deep grains; 
 bright yellow. 
 
 Mastodon. (Dent.) The largest-eared 
 early Dent Corn ; grains large. 
 Minnesota King. 
 
 (Dent.) Large white 
 
 Hickory King. 
 
 grain, small cob. 
 Blunt’s Prolific. 
 Corn. 
 
 Rice. For parching. (On ears.) 
 
 POP-CORN. 
 
 Always plant a few rows of this. 
 
 A valuable fodder 
 
 Lb. xo cts. 
 
 BROOM CORN. 
 
 mproved Evergi-een. Qt. 15 cts., pk. 75 cts., bus. $2.75. 
 
DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF GARDEN AND FLOWER SEEDS. 7 
 
 CRESS, or PEPPER GRASS. 
 
 German, $reffe. French, Cresson. 1 OZ. to 50 feet of drill. 
 
 A popular, pungent salad, which should 
 be sown early in spring— very thickly in 
 shallow drills— and at short intervals for suc- 
 cession, as it soon runs to seed. 
 
 Extra-Curled. The finest variety grown. 
 
 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. tocts., Jflb. 15 cts., lb. 40cts. 
 
 WATER-CRESS. 
 
 German, 9ivunncit»Slreffe. 
 
 French, Cresson de Fontaine. 
 May be grown in any moist situation, 
 but more successfully by the edge of a run- 
 ning brook. Sow in May, on the ground 
 where it is to grow. 
 
 Water-Cress. The ordinary variety. 
 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts. 
 
 WATER-CRESS. 
 
 CUCUMBER. 
 
 German, ©urfe. French, Concombre. 1 OZ. to 50 hills. 
 
 Cucumbers succeed best in warm, moist, rich, loamy ground. Do not plant in the open 
 air until there is a prospect of settled warm weather. Plant in well-enriched hills about 
 4 feet apart each way. When all danger from insects is past, thin out the plants, leaving 
 3 or 4 of the strongest to each hill. 
 
 Price. S cts. per pkt., 10 cts. per oz., 20 cts. per l-41b., 60 cts. per lb. 
 
 Early Green Cluster. Fruits small, in 
 clusters. 
 
 Improved White Spine. Of good size ; 
 retains its color well. 
 
 Long Green Turkey. The favorite pick- 
 ling variety. 
 
 Jersey Pickling. Used largely by New 
 Jersey truckers. 
 
 Boston Pickling. Favorite eastern variety. 
 Giant Pera. Very long ; very fine quality. 
 Gherkin, or Bur. Small fruits; used 
 Jersey pickling cucumrer. only for pickling. 
 
 EGG-PLANT. 
 
 German, ©ierpflatise. French, Aubergine. 1 OZ. for 1,000 plants. 
 
 The Egg-plant is a tender vegetable, and must not be planted out until the weather is 
 warm and settled. Sow early in spring in hotbeds ; or in pots or boxes in the house. Plant 
 out early in June, from 2 to 3 feet apart. p kt _ G z. jflb. Lb. 
 
 New York Improved. A superior market variety, of large size 
 
 and fine quality $0 05 $0 25 $0 90 $3 50 
 
 Large Round Thornless. Early ; quality superb 05 25 90 3 50 
 
 ENDIVE. 
 
 Ger., ©nbitue. French, Chicoree. 1 oz. to 200 feet of drill. 
 
 Sow in June, July and August; cover lightly. Thin to 
 8 inches apart, and give a good watering afterwards, if dry. 
 When the leaves are 6 or 8 Inches long, blanch by gathering 
 in the hand, tying together near the top with yarn ; or by 
 lifting the plants and placing them close together in frame 
 or cellar for use. Keep dry and give plenty of air, or they 
 will rot. 
 
 Price, 5 cts. per pkt., 20 cts. per oz., 50c. per l-41b., $1.50 per lb. 
 Green Curled. Very hardy, with green-curled leaves. 
 White Curled. The most beautiful and favorite variety. 
 Broad-leaved. Large heads and broad, thick leaves. 
 
 KOHL-RABI. 
 
 German, $ofy(=9ia[)i. French, Ciiou-Rave. 
 
 Sow the seeds in rows early in May, June or July, 
 according to latitude. Here we sow through June for suc- 
 cession, in rows 18 inches apart, thinning out to 8 inches. 
 Early White Vienna. Best early variety for table. Pkt. 
 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., lb. 75 cts., lb. *2.50. 
 
 NEW YORK IMPROVE II EGG PLANT 
 
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 J. JEROME SMITH, WILMINGTON, DELAWARE. 
 
 LETTUCE. 
 
 German, Siattid). French, Laitue. 1 OZ. for 3,000 plants. 
 
 For use in summer months, sow in rows a foot apart, about April 15, in open ground, 
 
 and thin the plants to a foot apart. Seed 
 sown in hotbeds in March will, if kept 
 from cold, make good plants by April. 
 For main early crops, seeds may be sown 
 
 NEW ICEBERG LETTUCE. 
 
 for cutting. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., Klb. 40 
 
 in open ground about September 15, 
 transplant into coldframes when large 
 enough to handle, treated same as cold- 
 frame cabbage, and planted out in early 
 spring. 
 
 Landreths’ Largest of All. Magni- 
 ficent large heads ; finest quality. 
 Pkt. 5c. , oz. 15c., kflb. 50c., lb. ti.50. 
 Grand Rapids. Large tender heads ; 
 fine for forcing. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 
 cts., lb. 40 cts., lb. $1. 
 
 New Iceberg. Quick growing ; heads 
 handsome, crisp and tender. Pkt. 
 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 'A lb. 40 cts., lb. Si. 
 Curled Simpson. (White-seeded.) A 
 leading early market sort. Pkt. 
 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., Klb. 40 cts., lb. Si. 
 Curled Silesian. A leading variety 
 cts., lb. $1. 
 
 White-Seeded Tennisball (Boston Market). Good for fore- 
 
 Pkt. 
 
 Oz. 
 
 If lb. 
 
 lb. 
 
 ing 
 
 So 05 
 
 So 15 
 
 $0 40 
 
 $1 00 
 
 White Cabbage. Fine, handsome heads; a good Lettuce. . . 
 
 05 
 
 IS 
 
 40 
 
 I OO 
 
 Speckled Dutch Butter. A fine, favorite forcing Lettuce . . 
 
 05 
 
 15 
 
 40 
 
 I OO 
 
 Denver Market. Large, attractive, solid heads of fine quality 
 
 05 
 
 is 
 
 4° 
 
 I OO 
 
 Deacon. A large solid-heading Lettuce for summer 
 
 05 
 
 15 
 
 40 
 
 I OO 
 
 Blonde Blockhead. Hard, compact, heads of rich golden 
 yellow 
 
 05 
 
 15 
 
 40 
 
 I OO 
 
 Thick-Headed Yellow'. Heads well, and is one of the finest . 
 
 OS 
 
 is 
 
 40 
 
 I OO 
 
 California Cream Butter. Forms round solid heads, with 
 inner leaves of bright yellow 
 
 05 
 
 15 
 
 40 
 
 I OO 
 
 Burpee’s Hard Head. One of the hardiest and best of Let- 
 tuces 
 
 °S 
 
 15 
 
 4 ° 
 
 I OO 
 
 LEEK. 
 
 German, Saudi. French, Poireau. 1 OZ. will SOW 200 hills. 
 
 The Leek is very hardy and easily cultivated ; it succeeds best in a light but well en- 
 riched soil. Sow as early in the spring as practicable, in drills 1 inch deep and 1 foot apart. 
 When 6 or 8 inches high transplant in rows 10 inches apart each way, as deep as possible, 
 that the neck may be blanched. Pkt 0z ^ lb Lb 
 
 Broad London Flag. A popular variety . $0 05 $0 20 So 50 $1 25 
 Monstrous Carentan, or Scotch Cham- 
 pion. Of very large size, and rapid 
 
 growth 05 20 50 1 50 
 
 MARTYNIA PROBOSCIDEA. 
 
 1 oz. for 200 hills. 
 
 The curiously-shaped seed-pods make excellent pickles when 
 young. Sow in the open ground in May, and thin the plants to 2 or 3 
 feet apart. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., K'b. Si, lb. S3. 
 
 MUSTARD. 
 
 German, ©enf. French, Moutarde. 1 OZ. to 75 ft. of drill. 
 
 A pengunt salad, used with cress. The seeds are also used for 
 flavoring, pickles, etc. Sow in April thickly in rows, and cut when 2 to 
 3 inches high. For use during the winter, it may be sown in succes- 
 sion in boxes, in greenhouses or in frames. 0z ^; b Lb 
 
 White. Best for culinary purposes and for salads . So 05 So 15 $0 30 broad London klag 
 
 Black, or Brown. Stronger than the white . . . 05 15 30 leek. 
 
DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF GARDEN AND FLOWER SEEDS. 9 
 
 MUSKflELON. 
 
 German, TUlelone. French, Melon. 1 oz. for 75 hills. 
 
 Select a light, rich soil, and after all danger of frost is over plant in hills 4 to 6 feet 
 apart each way, 6 to 12 seeds to the hill. When danger of insects has passed, pull out 
 all but 3 plants. Cultivate until the vines cover the ground, and pinch the ends of the 
 growing shoots to induce early fruiting. Ashes, lime, or even dry road dust sifted over 
 the young plants when the dew is on will prevent the attacks of insects. 
 
 Price, S cts. per pkt„ 10 cts. per oz 
 
 Jenny Lind. Small ; very early ; flesh 
 sweet, rich, green. 
 
 Emerald Gem. Medium size ; smooth 
 ribbed ; very sweet. 
 
 Surprise. Early, oblong, with rich orange 
 flesh. 
 
 Nutmeg. Named from its shape ; flesh 
 green and sweet. 
 
 Pineapple. Of medium size, oval ; flesh 
 green, very thick and high-flavored. 
 
 Green Montreal. Large, round, netted ; 
 flesh thick, and light green ; late. 
 
 Early Hackensack. Very fine; ripens 
 much earlier than the old Hackensack. 
 
 Bay View. Grows long and very large ; 
 with ordinary care will produce fine- 
 flavored melons weighing 10 to 15 lbs.; 
 productive. 
 
 Champion Market. Early; large; flesh 
 light green, very sweet. 
 
 , 20 cts. per 1-4 lb., SO cts. per lb. 
 
 Banquet. Beautifully netted j of medium 
 size ; flesh rich salmon ; quality fine. 
 Beck’s Columbus. Almost free from ribs ; 
 flesh light green, very solid, thick and 
 delicious. 
 
 EARLY HACKENSACK MUSHMELON. 
 
 WATERMELON. 
 
 German, SBaffermef one. French, Melon d'Eau. 1 OZ. for 50 hills. 
 
 Treat the same as muskmelon, except the hills should be 8 to 10 feet apart, according 
 
 Pkt. 
 
 Beautifully striped ; good quality. . ... . . So 05 
 
 to variety. 
 
 Cuban Queen. 
 
 Dark Icing-. Solid, with thin dark skin ; of superior quality . . 05 
 
 Long- White Icing, or Jordan’s Grey Monarch. Light 
 
 green, nearly white ; flesh deep red, delicious 05 
 
 The Boss. Flesh deep scarlet ; thin dark rind. Intermediate. 
 
 Dixie. Of excellent quality and large size 05 
 
 Delaware. Skin beautifully striped ; flesh bright red, sweet 
 
 and luscious 05 
 
 Pordhook Early. The best extra-early melon ; large ; quality 
 
 good 
 
 Mountain Sweet. 
 
 Colorado Citron. 
 
 Oz. 
 $0 10 
 10 
 
 10 
 
 05 10 
 
 The popular old variety 05 10 
 
 Handsome, round ; for preserving 05 10 
 
 Klb. 
 So 20 
 20 
 
 ■ 30 
 
 20 
 
 20 
 
 20 
 
 lb. 
 
 So 50 
 50 
 
 5° 
 
 50 
 
 5° 
 
 5° 
 
 5° 
 
 5° 
 
 MUSHROOMS. 
 
 German, ©fyampignon&rut. French, Champignon. 10 lbs. will spawn 10 feet of Space. 
 
 JORDAN’S GREY MONARCH WATERMELON. 
 
 Mushrooms may 
 be grown in almost 
 any dark place 
 where a temperature 
 of 50° to 6o° can be 
 kept up all winter. 
 The bed should be 
 made from Novem- 
 ber to February, 
 according to the 
 time the Mushrooms 
 are wanted, as it re- 
 quires about 2 
 months for them to 
 begin bearing. Se- 
 cure fresh horse 
 dung, free from straw 
 and litter, and mix 
 an equal bulk of 
 loam from an old 
 
to 
 
 J. JEROME SMITH, WILMINGTON, DELAWARE. 
 
 MUSHROOMS, continued. 
 
 pasture with it. Keep this under cover, turning it over every day to prevent heating, until 
 the pile is large enough to make a bed 8 inches deep and of the required size. Make 
 the bed in layers, pounding down each with the back of a spade. 
 Leave this to heat through for a few days, and as soon as the heat sub- 
 sides to 90° put pieces of spawn 2 or 3 inches in diameter in holes about 
 a foot apart, each way, all through the bed. Fill the holes with com- 
 post, and in a week or 10 days the spawn will have spread through the 
 bed. Spread a 2-inch layer of fresh soil over the heap, and cover with 
 3 or 4 inches of litter. Examine the bed often, to see that it does not 
 get dry. When water is given, it should be at a temperature of 
 about 100°. 
 
 English Spawn. Lb. 12 cts., 10 lbs. Sr. 
 
 French Spawn. Three-pound box, $1.25. 
 
 mushrooms. NASTURTIUM, or INDIAN CRESS. 
 
 German, JIa3turtium. French, Capucine. 1 OZ. to 20 feet Of drill. 
 
 Pkt.’ Oz. J4lb. Lb. 
 
 Tall. Mixed colors $0 05 So 10 Jo 30 Si 00 
 
 Dwarf. Mixed colors 05 10 30 1 00 
 
 ONION. 
 
 French, Oignon. 
 
 1 oz. to 100 feet of drill. 
 
 German, 3 "hC&et- 
 
 A rather strong, deep, rich, loamy soil is most suitable for Onions, although we have 
 seen splendid crops raised upon a stiff clay soil, 
 which was well under-drained. Sow as early in 
 spring as practicable, in shallow drills a foot apart, 
 covering with fine soil, pressed down by the use of _ 
 a light roller or the back of a spade. When the 
 young plants are strong enough, thin out to 4 inches 
 apart. Keep the surface of the ground open and 
 free from weeds by hoeing frequently. 
 
 Yellow Globe Danvers. The best yellow Onion. 
 
 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., J^lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 
 
 Southport Yellow Globe. More globular in 
 shape, but not quite so early. Pkt. 5 cts., 
 oz. 10 cts., Klb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 
 
 Southport White Globe. Similar to Yellow 
 Globe, except in color. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., 
 
 Klb. 60 cts., lb. $2. 
 
 White Portugal, or Silverskin. The leading 
 white Onion. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., K lb. 60c., lb. 82. 
 
 Red Wethersfield. Large ; color deep red ; good 
 keeper. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., JHb. 25c., , 1 b. 75c. 
 
 Prizetaker. Size immense ; shape globular ; 
 
 bright straw color. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. , Klb.6octs., lb. $2. 
 
 Early White Barletta. A very early, quick-growing, small white Onion ; used largely 
 for pickling. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., Klb. 60 cts., lb. #1.75. 
 
 SETS. 
 
 White Sets. Per bus., $4. 
 
 ONION 
 
 Very scarce, and will be high in price. 
 
 Yellow Sets. Present price, per bus., $3. | 
 
 OKRA, or GUMBO. 
 
 German, ©sharer. French, Gombo. 1 oz. to 100 hills. 
 
 Sow in rich soil, late in spring, after the ground has become warm, in drills 3 feet apart, 
 where the plants are to remain. Thin out to from 9 to 12 inches. May also be raised in 
 pots or a hotbed, and transplanted. The pods when young are used for soups and stews, 
 
 and what is left of the stews makes a fine salad. 
 
 Pkt. 
 
 Dwarf Prolific. Very dwarf and prolific $0 05 
 
 White Velvet. Pods round, white and velvety 05 
 
 Lady Finger. Long, slender pods ; fine 05 
 
 Oz. >41b. Lb. 
 
 ♦ o 10 $0 20 $0 50 
 
 10 20 50 
 
 to 20 50 
 
 PARSNIP. 
 
 German, ifaStinale. French, Panais. 1 oz. to 200 feet Of drill. 
 
 ’ The soil for Parnips should be rich and deep. Sow the seed as earlv in spring as the 
 weather will permit, and later thin the young plants to about 6 inches apart. The roots are 
 perfectly hardy, and may be left in the ground all winter. 
 
 Long Smooth, or Hollow Crown. The standard table variety. : 
 
 Improved Guernsey. Roots not so long as in Hollow Crown. 
 
 Pkt. 
 
 ' OS 
 °5 
 
 Oz. 
 $0 10 
 10 
 
 H lb. 
 So 20 
 20 
 
 Lb. 
 /o 45 
 
 50 
 
DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF GARDEN AND FLOWER SEEDS, n 
 
 PARSLEY. 
 
 German, SgeterfUie. French, Persil. 1 oz. to ISO feet of drill. 
 
 The best seed is slow in germinating, and should be soaked for a few hours in warm 
 water before sowing. Sow thickly half an inch deep, in rows a foot apart, early in April. 
 For winter use, protect in a frame or light cellar. p kt q z '/lb Lb 
 
 Extra-Curled Dwarf. A beautifully curled dwarf variety . ■ $o 05 $0 10 $0 30 $0 75 
 
 Double-Curled. Fine, dwarf, crimped leaves 05 10 20 60 
 
 Fern-leaved. Very handsome in form and color 05 10 20 70 
 
 PEAS. 
 
 German, ©rbfen. French, Pois. 1 qt. to 100 feet Of drill. 
 
 Sow Peas very early in spring in double rows 6 inches apart, and support with brush. 
 If fertilizers are supplied when seed is sown, see that they are well mixed with the soil in 
 the bottom of the drill. Wrinkled varieties are marked with a star (*). 
 
 Qt. Mpk. Pk. Bus. 
 
 *First and Best Extra-Early. The very earliest and most 
 
 reliable strain ; liighestgrade of these Peas. Height, 2)4 feet . So 15 $050 $080 *300 
 Extra -Early. Very early; equal to many of the best. 
 
 Height, 2'A feet 15 50 80 3 00 
 
 Landreth’s Extra-Early. The finest, Jrest ; said to be the 
 
 earliest. In Red-Sealed bags only 20 60 1 00 4 00 
 
 EARLY VARIETIES. 
 
 Qt. Kpk. 
 
 Alaska. One of the earliest 
 
 Blue Peas; productive. 2)4 ft.$o 15 $050 
 'American Wonder. Of fine 
 
 quality ; productive. 1 foot . 20 60 
 
 'Nott’s Excelsior. New extra- 
 early wrinkled Pea ; remark- 
 ably productive. 1 foot . . 20 60 
 
 "Mcbean’s Little Gem. Fine- 
 
 flavored ; productive. i'A ft. 20 60 
 
 MEDIUM EARLY PEAS. 
 
 Qt. Kpk. 
 
 Sharp’s Queen. Mammoth 
 pods ; Peas luscious ; 2'A feet. 
 
 New $0 20 $0 60 
 
 "Everbearing. Very prolific ; 
 
 sow thinly. 2 A feet 
 
 'Abundance. Long, well-filled 
 pods ; sow thinly ; 2 feet . . . 
 'Horsford’s Market Garden. 
 
 Productive; of fine quality. 
 
 2)4 feet 
 
 Fillbasket. Of excellent flavor ; 
 fine cropper. 2 'A feet .... 
 
 'Heroine. Large pods ; enor- 
 mously productive. 2)4 feet ■ 
 'Shropshire Hero. Very pro- 
 ductive ; fine-flavored ; long, 
 well-filled pods. 2)4 feet . . 
 
 Pride of the Market. Very 
 ductive; 2 'A feet 
 'McLean’s Advancer. 
 
 55 days ; 2 feet • . 
 
 Pk. Bus. 
 
 $0 80 $3 00 
 1 00 4 00 
 
 1 00 4 00 
 
 1 00 4 00 
 
 Pk. Bus. 
 
 $1 00 $4 00 
 1 00 3 50 
 
 1 00 3 50 
 
 1 00 3 50 
 
 1 00 3 50 
 
 i 00 4 00 
 
 ALASKA PEA. 
 
 20 
 
 60 
 
 20 
 
 60 
 
 20 
 
 60 
 
 20 
 
 60 
 
 20 
 
 60 
 
 20 
 
 60 
 
 large pods ; wonderfully pro- Qt. ^pk. Pk. Bus. 
 
 $0 20 $0 60 $1 00 $4 00 
 
 Green wrinkled pea ; ready to use in 
 
 15 SO 80 3 00 
 
 MAIN AND LATE VARIETIES. 
 
 Telegraph. Large pods ; very reliable 20 
 
 "Stratagem. Very large pods ; quality extra. i'A feet 20 
 
 ’’Duke of Albany. Immense pods. 4 feet 20 
 
 Burpee’s Quantity. Remarkably productive. 3 feet 20 
 
 Dwarf Blue Imperial. Late; prolific, well-flavored. 2 'A feet 15 
 
 'Yorkshire Hero. Good and productive. 2'A feet 15 
 
 5 Champion of England. Standard variety. 5 feet 20 
 
 Black-Eyed Marrowfat. Very hardy and prolific. 4 feet. . . 10 
 
 White Marrowfat. A good yielder ; hardy. 4 feet 10 
 
 'Telephone. Nine to ten large wrinkled Peas in each pod. 3 ft. 20 
 Long Island Mammoth. Large pods, well filled. 3 feet ... 20 
 French Canner. Long slim pods, used mainly for canning. 
 
 3>i feet. 15 
 
 60 1 00 4 00 
 
 60 1 00 4 
 
 60 t 00 4 
 
 60 1 00 4 
 
 5° 80 3 
 
 50 80 3 
 
 5° 80 3 
 
 30 60 2 
 
 30 60 2 00 
 
 60 1 00 4 00 
 
 60 1 00 4 00 
 
 50 80 3 00 
 
 § 8 8 8 8 8 8 
 
12 
 
 J. JEROME SMITH, WILMINGTON, DELAWARE. 
 
 PEPPER. 
 
 German, ^feffev. French, Piment. 1 OZ. for 2,000 plants. 
 Price, 5 cts. per pkt., 20 cts. per oz., 60 cts. per 1-4 lb., $2 per lb. 
 
 Sow early in April in a hotbed in shallow drills, 6 inches apart, and transplant to the 
 
 open ground in June. Seed may be sown in 
 open ground when danger from frost is past. 
 Large Sweet Spanish. Very mild. 
 Large Bell, or Bull Nose. Large, hot 
 variety. 
 
 Ruby King. Beautiful bright red ; large, 
 niild and productive. 
 
 Golden Dawn. Very handsome ; distinct 
 bright yellow. 
 
 Long Red Cayenne. Long, true Cay- 
 enne : strong, pungent. 
 
 Red Chili. Small, bright red ; very hot. 
 
 RHUBARB. 
 
 German, Sibabnrbcr. French, Rhubarbe. 
 
 1 oz. for 1,000 plants. 
 
 Sow in April in drills 18 inches apart, 
 and cover the seed with fine soil, pressing it 
 down firmly. When strong enough, thin 
 out to 6 inches. Transplant the roots into 
 deep, rich soil, 3 feet apart each way. Do 
 not cut until the third spring after sowing. 
 Victoria. Large; fine for cooking. Pkt. 
 
 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., Ji lb. 50 cts., lb. $1. 
 Roots. Each, 25 cts., doz., $2. 
 
 PUMPKIN. 
 
 German, KurbiS. French, Courge. 1 0Z. to 50 hills. 
 
 Price. 5 cts. per pkt., 10 cts. per oz.. 20 cts. per 1-4 lb., 60 cts. per lb. 
 
 Small Sugar. Skin deep orange ; sweet ; ajt excellent keeper. 
 
 Cusliaw, or Crookueck. Very productive ; of good quality. 
 
 Tennessee Sweet Potato. Medium size; pear-shaped; 
 
 flesh, rich, creamy, white ; of fine flavor. 
 
 Quaker Pie. Early ; keeps in fine condition for pies. 
 
 Japanese. Very fine flavored. 
 
 Mammoth, or True Potiron. Grows to the largest size. 
 
 Connecticut Field. Qt. 20 cts., bus. $2.50. 
 
 RADISH. 
 
 German, JJlettifl. French, Radis. 1 0Z. to 100 ft. Of drill. 
 
 For early use, sow in a gentle hotbed in February, and in 
 the open air as soon as the ground can be worked. Water freely 
 during dry, hot weather, to insure tenderness and mild flavor. 
 
 Sow in August and September for winter use. early round red. 
 
 Plant when danger of frost is over, among field corn, or in hills 8 or io feet apart each 
 way, about 4 seeds in a hill. Cultivate like melons. Do not plant Pumpkins near other 
 vines. 
 
 FRENCH BREAKFAST. 
 
 Burpee’s Earliest (Scarlet Button). 
 
 Pkt. 
 
 Oz. 
 
 5 flb. 
 
 lb. 
 
 Fine for forcing ; verv early 
 
 $0 05 
 
 $0 10 
 
 $0 20 
 
 $0 50 
 
 Early Round Red. Early and of fine 
 quality 
 
 05 
 
 IO 
 
 20 
 
 5 G 
 
 Early YVhite Turnip. Early; flesh 
 pure white and sweet 
 
 05 
 
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 20 
 
 50 
 
 French Breakfast. Scarlet, with white 
 tip ; olive shaped 
 
 05 
 
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 Surprise. Veryearlv; of quick growtii. 
 Wood’s Early Frame. Not quite so 
 long as Long Scarlet 
 
 05 
 
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 hong Scarlet Short-Top. Long ; red 
 roots ; a well known varietv 
 
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 Chart.ier. Something like Long Scar- 
 let ; red, shaded to white at tips . . . 
 
 05 
 
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 White Vienna, or Lady Finger. 
 Long, white, crisp and tender . . . , 
 
 05 
 
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 RADISH, continued, 
 
 St.rasburg. Skin and flesh pure white ; tapering shape 
 
 Large White Globe. Large round white summer Radish . . 
 
 Large Yellow Globe. For summer 
 
 White Stuttgart . Grows large ; very good 
 
 Chinese Rose. Bright rose color ; large ; fine winter Radish . 
 
 White Chinese. Large white winter Radish 
 
 Long Black Spanish. A favorite winter Radish 
 
 Pkt. 
 
 Oz. 
 
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 SALSIFY, or OYSTER PLANT. 
 
 German, 33i>cf36art. French, Salsifis. 1 OZ. to 50 feet Of drill. 
 
 Sow in drills 12 inches apart and an inch deep ; thin the young plants to 6 inches apart. 
 The roots will be ready for use in October. 
 
 Long White. Well-known standard va- 
 riety. Pkt. 5c., oz. ioc., 41b. 20c., lb. 75c. 
 
 Mammoth Sandwich Island. Larger 
 and superior to the old variety. Pkt. 
 
 5 cts., oz. io cts., 41b. 30 cts., lb. $1. 
 
 SPINACH. 
 
 German, SlMlint. French, Epinard. 
 
 1 oz. to 100 feet of drill. 
 
 For main crop or spring use. Spinach is 
 sown in September, and the richer the soil 
 the better will be the quantity and yield. 
 
 For summer use sow from April to August, 
 in drills 12 inches apart, thinning the plants spinach. 
 
 to 3 inches apart. 
 
 Price, 5 cts. per oz., 10 cts. per l-41b„ 30 cts. per lb. 
 
 Longstanding. The best for spring sow- I Victoria. Popular for spring sowing ; does 
 ing ; stands long without seeding. not seed for a long time. 
 
 Norfolk Savoy. Very productive, well- [ Viroflay (Thick-leaved). Has very large, 
 curled and crimped. thick leaves. 
 
 Bloomsdale Savoy. Pure stock of the Ever Ready. Continues in cutting condi- 
 standard sort. tion 3 weeks longer than other sorts. 
 
 SORREL. 
 
 Large-leaved French. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., J^lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 
 
 SQUASH (BUSH VARIETIES.) 
 
 German, fiiirtHS. P'rench. Courge 1 OZ. to 50 hills. 
 
 Squashes should be planted in a warm, light, rich soil May 15 to June 1. Plant in 
 well-manured hills, like cucumbers and melons--the bush varieties 3 or 4 feet apart each 
 way, the running kinds from 6 to 8 feet ; 8 to 10 seeds should be sown to each hill, thinning 
 out when danger from bugs is over, to 3 or 4 of the strongest plants per hill. 
 
 Early White Bush Scalloped (Patty-Pan.) A very early, Pkt. Oz. 41b. Lb. 
 
 good market variety 80 05 $010 to 20 $0 50 
 
 Early Yellow Bush Scalloped. Like the white, except in 
 
 color . 05 10 20 50 
 
 \cw Mammoth White Bush Scalloped. Like Early Bush, 
 
 but grows much larger 05 10 20 60 
 
 Yellow Summer Crookneclc. A good summer variety ... 05 10 20 50 
 
 HUBBARD SQUASH. 
 
 RUNNING 
 
 Boston Marrow. 
 Oval; b r ig h t 
 orange ; flesh yel- 
 low, fine 
 
 Hubbard. A well- 
 known winter va- 
 riety of superior 
 
 quality 
 
 Sibley, or Pike’s 
 I* e a k . Thick, 
 bright orange flesh ; 
 good winter variety 
 Fordliook. One of 
 the best winter 
 Squashes 
 
 VARIETIES. 
 
 Pkt. Oz. '41b. Lb. 
 
 $0 05 $0 10 $0 20 So 50 
 
 05 IO 20 SO 
 
 05 IO 20 SO 
 
 05 IO 20 60 
 
14 J- JEROME SMITH, WILMINGTON, DELAWARE. 
 
 TOMATO. 
 
 German, Siebe^apfet. French, Tomate. 1 oz. for 1,500 plants. 
 
 This delicious vegetable is one of the most important of all garden products. The seeds 
 should be sown in a hotbed about the first week in March, in drills 5 inches apart and half 
 
 an inch deep. About the middle of 
 May the plants may be set in open 
 ground. They are planted, for early 
 crops, on light, sandy soil, at a distance 
 of 3 feet apart, in hills in which a good 
 shovelful of rotted manure has been 
 mixed. On heavy soils, which are not 
 suited for an early crop, they should be 
 planted 4 feet apart. Water freely at 
 the time of transplanting, and shelter 
 from the sun a few days until the plants 
 are established. Sufficient plants for 
 a small garden may be started by sow- 
 ing a few seeds in a shallow box or 
 flower pot and placing it in a sunny 
 window. 
 
 Dwarf Champion. Fruit large, 
 nearly round, solid red, borne in 
 clusters. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., 
 If lb. 50 cts., lb. $1.75. 
 
 Buckeye. Large, solid, red; very 
 showy. A good new variety. Pkt. 
 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., Jf!b. 60 cts., 
 lb. *2. 
 
 Fordhook. The earliest smooth 
 variety. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts., Jflb. 
 DWARF CHAMPION. $1, lb. $3.50. 
 
 Early Advance. Bright red ; medium size ; early 
 
 Atlantic Prize. Very early; smooth, bright red ; solid. . . . 
 
 Acme. Early; good size; purple 
 
 Trophy. Fine, large, smooth ; solid red 
 
 Paragon. Bright red ; round and productive 
 
 Livingston’s Favorite. Large, smooth ; productive 
 
 Perfection. Large, early ; regular 
 
 “ Beauty. Fine, large ; purplish red 
 
 Royal Red. First class for shipping, market or private garden ; 
 
 deepest red 
 
 Ten-Ton Tomato. Fruit deep red, large, roundish flat ; ex- 
 ceedingly productive ; good market sort 
 
 New Stone. Bright scarlet ; very large and solid 
 
 Ponderosa. The largest in cultivation 
 
 Tracker’s Favorite. Very fine ; purplish red ; a good keeper 
 
 Matchless. Extra large, smooth, solid, bright red 
 
 Pear-shaped Red. Used for preserving or pickling 
 
 Yellow. Used for preserving or pickling .... 
 
 kt. 
 
 Oz. 
 
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 Lb. 
 
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 TURNIP. 
 
 German, Sltibc. French, Navet. 1 OZ. to 150 feet Of drill. 
 
 For early Turnips, sow as soon as the ground opens in spring. Early varieties should 
 be sown from any time in July to August i ; but the other kinds, for winter use, may be 
 sown from Julv 15 to August 31. Turnips are generally sown broadcast, but much larger 
 
 crops are obtained (particularly of the Ruta- 
 
 and thinning to 6 inches in the drill. 
 
 Price, S cts. per oz., 15 cts. 
 
 Early Milan Purple-top. The earliest 
 Purple-top variety. 
 
 White Egg. Handsome, early, egg- 
 shaped ; sweet, tender. 
 
 White Flat. Dutch. Flat; good early 
 white Turnip. 
 
 Purple-top Flat. Strap-leaf. The fa- 
 vorite for nearly all sections. 
 
 Purple-top Globe. Similar to Purple-top 
 Flat, but rounder. 
 
 by cultivating in drills 18 inches apart, 
 
 per l-41b., SO cts. per lb. 
 
 Amber Globe. A good, sweet, favorite 
 yellow Turnip. 
 
 Golden Ball. Very delicate-flavored ; 
 good keeper. 
 
 Yellow Aberdeen. Hardy, productive ; 
 a good keeper. 
 
 Improved Purple-top Ruta-baga. The 
 leading Ruta baga variety for stock and 
 table use, 
 
DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF GARDEN AND FLOWER SEEDS. 
 
 15 
 
 SWEET AND MEDICINAL HERBS. 
 
 Pkt. Oz. 
 
 Anise. For seasoning and gar- 
 nishing $c 05 $0 10 
 
 Balm. Medicinal; used infevers. 05 20 
 
 Basil, Sweet. Culinary herb 
 
 for flavoring 05 20 
 
 Bene. Leaves used medicinally. 05 15 
 
 Borage. Culinary ; leaves used 
 
 as a salad 05 15 
 
 Caraway. Seeds aromatic. . . 05 10 
 
 Coriander. Seeds aromatic. . 05 10 
 
 Catnip. Has medicinal quali- 
 ties 05 30 
 
 Dill. Seeds aromatic, pungent, 
 medicinal . 05 10 
 
 Pkt. Oz. 
 
 Fennel. Seeds aromatic. . . $0 05 $0 10 
 
 Horehound. Has medicinal 
 
 qualities 05 20 
 
 Lavender. Highly aromatic. . 05 15 
 
 Marjoram, Sweet. Used for 
 
 seasoning 05 20 
 
 Pennyroyal. Medicinal. ... 05 50 
 
 Rosemary. Aromatic 05 30 
 
 Rue. Medicinal 05 15 
 
 Sage. Culinary ; used in dress- 
 ings 05 15 
 
 Savory, Summer. Used for 
 
 flavoring 05 10 
 
 Thyme. For seasoning .... 05 30 
 
 Pkt 
 
 Oz . 
 
 $ 0 10 
 
 $0 50 
 
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 20 
 
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 20 
 
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 TOBACCO SEED. 
 
 The seed of Tobacco offered by us is fresh and of strong germinating power, so that it 
 will give a large percentage of good, strong plants. It is greatly im- 
 proved by continuous selection, grown on the crown-sprays of se- 
 lected seed-stocks; is true to name, and of highest vitality. No 
 better seed can be obtained anywhere. 
 
 Havana. Fine imported seed Jo 10 
 
 Connecticut Seed-leaf. An old well-known variety . 
 
 Cuban Seed-leaf. Large leaves; well-known .... 
 
 Lancaster County Broad-leaf. Largely grown in 
 
 Lancaster county, Pa 05 
 
 General Grant. One of the earliest ; large leaves 
 Persian Rose Muscatelle. Very early ; strong 
 stalks ; long broad leaves • . . . 
 
 FERTILIZERS. 
 
 Jadoo Fibre. Constitutes a new growing substance for plants of all -| 
 kinds. Many different kinds of soil are required for different - 
 plants ; this Fibre does away with all such needs, as all stock 
 thrives in Jadoo Fibre. It increases size, brilliancy and intensity 
 of color in flowers ; seeds germinate more quickly than in earth ; cuttings root in it in 
 much less time than in soil ; it is cleaner to handle, and only half the weight of earth ; 
 being spongy, it retains water twice as long ; is proof against noxious weeds ; slugs, 
 worms and insects cannot exist in it. Per lb., 4 cts. ; by the 100 lbs. , 3 cts. per lb. 
 .Tadoo Liquid. Both meat and drink to plants. Per pt. bottle 20 cts. 
 
 Bowker's Plant-Food. Small package 15 cts., large package 25 cts. 
 
 Excelsior Flower Food. A highly concentrated plant food, made expressly for house 
 plants ; not a stimulant, but a true, soluble food, that will produce luxuriant growth 
 and abundant bloom. Sure, safe and clean, free from offensive odor. Full directions 
 given. Per package, 15 and 25 cts. 
 
 Pure Ground Bone. Per lb. 5 cts., per too lbs. $ 2 . 
 
 TOBACCO PI. ANT. 
 
 INSECTICIDES. 
 
 Slug-Shot (Hammond’s). Kills cabbage, turnip and potato bugs. Prepared Lb. 
 
 ready for use per too lbs. $4. . fo 05 
 
 Grape-Dust (Hammond’s). For mildew on roses, grapes, gooseberries, etc. 
 
 per 100 lbs. $6. . 07 
 
 Tobacco Dust. Kills rose lice, cabbage and turnip fleas per 100 lbs. $3. . 05 
 
 Paris Green. Kills chewing insects. Mix 1 lb. to 200 gallons of water 30 
 
 London Purple. As destructive as Paris Green, and more readily dissolved ... 25 
 
 Hellebore (Powdered). Kills currant worms, grape-slugs, etc. If applied as a 
 
 liquid, mix a pound to 30 gallons of water 20 
 
 Whale Oil Soap. Will rid cabbage, rose bushes, peach trees, etc., of the aphides. 
 
 Mix 1 lb. to 4 gallons of water 15 
 
 Grafting Wax • • 25 
 
 BIRD SEED. 
 
 Finest. Recleaned Sicily' Canary, Hemp, Rape Seed . . . per qt. 15 cts., 2 qts. 25 cts. 
 
 Mammoth Russian Sunflower per qt. 10 cts., 3 qts. 25 cts. 
 
 German and French Millet per qt. 10 cts. 
 
 Rough or Unhulled Rice per lb. 10 cts. 
 
 Prepared Mocking Bird Food per bottle 30 cts. 
 
 White or Red Gravel per box 5 cts. 
 
 Cuttle-Fish Bone By the piece 2 to 3 cts., per lb. 40 cts. 
 
i6 
 
 J. JEROME SMITH, WILMINGTON, DELAWARE 
 
 How to Make a Beautiful Lawn. 
 
 A beautiful lawn, with its close, velvety tuft, is a most essential feature in the adorn- 
 ment of a home. Without it the finest flowering plants and beds seem out of place, while 
 with it handsome grounds are assured, even with no other adornment. 
 
 Some gardeners still continue the expensive plan of sodding because of its quicker 
 effects, but it is generally admitted that a turf formed by seeding is far more compact and 
 durable. In preparing the soil for a perfect lawn, it must not be forgotten that as much 
 care should be exercised as for vegetables, flowers or any other garden crop. The ground 
 should be thoroughly plowed or dug to a depth of at least a foot, and enriched, if necessary, 
 with a liberal application of Lawn Fertilizer. The best time for sowing is in spring, from 
 March to June, or in the autumn, from August to the middle of October. After sowing, 
 the ground should be thoroughly rolled and “ firmed,” which will greatly aid in the germi- 
 nation of the seed. 
 
 It is proper here to observe that no lawn can be maintained long in good order without 
 successive rollings. Mowing alone will not secure a good bottom without that compression 
 which the roller tends to give. The rolling should be done in the spring before the ground 
 becomes dry. 
 
 TO CRASS A BANK OR TERRACE — For each square rod, take a pound of lawn 
 grass seed and mix it thoroughly with 6 cubic feet of good, dry garden loam. Place in a 
 tub and add liquid manure, diluted with about two-thirds of water, so as to bring the whole 
 to the consistency of mortar. The slope must be made perfectly smooth, and then well 
 watered, after which the paste should be applied, and made as even and as thin as possible. 
 
 LAWN-RESTORING To restore a lawn that is partially worn out or burned, the best 
 
 time is very early in spring, as soon as the frost is entirely out of the ground. The bare 
 spots should be well scratched or raked up, and seed sown liberally. Cover the seed very 
 thinly with earth, and then roll, or press down firmly with the back of the spade. Some 
 Lawn Grass Seed should be kept always on hand, and before every rain during the sum- 
 mer some of the seed should be sown on any parts that may appear thinner than the reet. 
 Seed may be sown in fall, as late as from September i to October i, according to the 
 weather. 
 
 THE “EVERGREEN” LAWN GRASS SEED. 
 
 We recommend this as a very good mixture, fully up to all requirements, while much 
 cheaper than high-priced, fancy mixtures. From 3 to 4 bushels are required to the acre. 
 Qt. 20 cts., Kpk. 50 cts., pk. 75 cts., bus. $2.50. 
 
 OUR LAWN GRASS IS OF SUPERIOR QUALITY. 
 
 It -will be found just right! 
 
 SEEDS OF GRASS, CLOVER AND GRAIN. 
 
 Per bus. 
 
 Fancy Kentucky Blue Grass. 14 lbs. to the bus $2 00 
 
 Herd Grass. Red Top. 14 lbs. to the bus 1 00 
 
 Orchard Grass. 14 lbs. to the bus 2 00 
 
 White Dutch Clover. 60 lbs. to the bus per lb. 30 cts. . 9 50 
 
 Scarlet Clover. 60 lbs to the bus 3 50 
 
 Red Clover. 60 lbs. to the bus 4 00 
 
 . Timothy Seed. 45 lbs. to the bus 1 75 
 
 Alfalfa, or Lucerne. 60 lbs. to the bus 6 00 
 
 Alsike. 60 lbs. to the bus 6 00 
 
 German Millet. 50 lbs. to the bus 1 25 
 
 Hungarian. 48 lbs. to the bus 1 25 
 
 Buckwheat, Japanese. 48 lbs. to the bus 1 25 
 
 Barley. 48 lbs. to the bus 1 25 
 
 Rye. 56 lbs to the bus 1 00 
 
1 
 
 DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF GARDEN AND FLOWER SEEDS. 17 
 
 The Mapes Manures. 
 
 The choice quality of the materials used, the basis of which is pure bone, the other 
 materials added being all the highest grade, and best known forms of plant food, such as 
 Sulphate of Ammonia, Nitrate of Soda, Peruvian Guano, ground dried pure blood, Soluble 
 High Grade Potash, Magnesia, etc., all intimately blended together in the proper propor- 
 tions and in the forms best adapted to meet the demands of the crops for which they are 
 recommended, render these manures very valuable. We emphatically state that we use no 
 S. C. Rock or Phosphate of Iron or Alumina ; no Rock, Horn, Leather, Marl, or any other 
 inferior ingredients. All the materials used are of the very choicest quality and of high 
 concentration. 
 
 These Manures do not deteriorate by keeping. All the Ammonia is " fixed,” and safe 
 from evaporation ; even when used as a top-dressing the waste is very slight. 
 
 Each bag (200 lbs.) is plainly branded, besides having a tag upon which are printed full 
 directions for use, and also guaranteed analysis. These manures are in a fine, dry condi- 
 tion for use. They are free from stickiness and dampness. 
 
 POTATO MANURE, Ammonia, 4.5 to 5 per cent ; Phosphoric Acid (soluble and availa- 
 ble 8 per cent) ; Soluble Potash, actual, 0 to 8 per cent, all as high grade Sulphate, and in 
 forms free from Muriates or Chlorides; Magnesia, Lime, etc., 77 to 81 per cent. For Irish 
 and Sweet Potatoes, also for Asparagus, Early Vegetables, Tomatoes, Sugar Beets, Fruits, 
 Sorghum and Sugar Cane. Per ton, $40. 
 
 COMPLETE MANURES FOR HEAVY SOILS. Ammonia, 6 to 7 per cent; Phosphoric 
 Acid, to to 12 per cent (soluble and available, 8 to to per cent) ; Soluble Pbtasli, actual, 3 to 
 4 per cent, all as high grade Sulphate, and in forms free from Muriates or Chlorides. For 
 any soils where small quantities of Potash but large quantities of Ammonia and Phosphoric 
 Acid are required. It is very safe for use around young plants, nursery stock, strawberry 
 vines. ItismoreforcingthantheOrangeTreeManure. Special for early Turnips. Perton,?4o. 
 
 ECONOMICAL POTATO MANURE. Ammonia, 4 to 5 per cent ; Phosphoric Acid, 6 to 8 
 per cent (soluble and available, 4 to 5 per cent); Soluble Potash, actual, 8 to 10 per cent ; 
 all as high grade Sulphate, and in forms free from Muriates or Chlorides. Per ton, $36. 
 
 VEGETABLE MANURE, or COMPLETE MANURE FOR LIGHT SOILS. Ammonia, 6 to 
 8 per cent; Phosphoric Acid, 8 to 10 per cent (soluble and available, 6 to 8 per cent); 
 Soluble Potash, actual, 6 to 8 per cent. This is our special manure on all kinds of soils, for 
 Truck, Early Vegetables, Onions, Celery, Tomatoes ; also on light soils for Oats, Hops 
 and Barley. All vegetables require liberal supplies of soluble potash, and in the proper 
 forms. Per ton, $42. 
 
 CAULIFLOWER AND CABBAGE MANURE. Ammonia, 5 to 6 per cent ; Phosphoric Acid, 
 6 to 8 per cent (available, 6 per cent) ; Soluble Potash, actual, 6 to 8 per cent. Per ton, 839. 
 
 CORN MANURE. Ammonia, 3 to 3.5 per cent; Phosphoric Acid, 10 to 12 per cent (sol- 
 uble and available, 8 to 10 per cent) ; Soluble Potash, actual, 6 to 7 per cent. Also for Sweet 
 Corn, Fodder Corn, Hungarian Grass, Millet, Late Turnips, Late Cabbage, and Seeding to 
 Grass. Per ton, $37. 
 
 GRASS AND GRAIN SPRING TOP DRESSING. Ammonia, 6 to 7 per cent ; Phosphoric 
 Acid, 6 to 8 per cent (available, 5 per cent); Soluble Potash, actual, 7 to 8 per cent. 
 Per ton, $41. 
 
 LAWN TOP-DRESSING (with Plaster). Per ton, $31. 
 
 COMPLETE MANURE (“A” Brand). Ammonia, 3 to 4 per cent ; Phosphoric Acid, 12 to 
 16 per cent (soluble and available, 10 to 12 per cent); Soluble Potash, actual, 2.5 to 3.5 
 per cent. Specially adapted for use in hill or drill on all crops, particularly in connection 
 with farm manures. Special for Peas, Beans, Buckwheat and Turnips. Per ton, $36. 
 
 NITROGENIZED SUPERPHOSPHATE. Ammonia, 2.; to 3 per cent ; Phosphoric Acid, n 
 to 13 per cent (available, 9 to 1 1 percent); Soluble Potash, actual, 2.5 to 3 per cent. Per ton, $33. 
 
 PURE FINE BONE, DISSOLVED IN SULPHURIC ACID. Ammonia, 2.5 to 3 per cent; 
 Phosphoric Acid (soluble and available), 12 to 16 per cent. Pure bone treated with suffi- 
 cient Sulphuric Acid to make more immediately available than our Pure Fine Ground Bone. 
 Recommended for use where quick action is desired. Per ton, $32. 
 
 AMMONIATED DISSOLVED BONE (with Potash). Ammonia, 1.5 to 2 per cent ; Phos- 
 phoric Acid, 12 to 14 per cent (soluble and available, 10 to 12 per cent); Soluble Potash, 
 actual. 1.5 to 2 per cent. Per ton, $30. 
 
 COMPLETE MANURE (for General Use). Ammonia, 4 to 5 per cent ; Phosphoric Acid, 
 10 to 12 per cent (soluble and available, 8 to 10 percent); Soluble Potash, actual, 4 to 5 
 per cent. A substitute for stable manure. For use on all crops and all soils with or without 
 stable manure. Use broadcast ; if any in hills, use sparingly. Special for Oats, Hungarian 
 Grass, Vegetables, Melons, Tomatoes, and seeding with or without grains. Per ton, $39. 
 
 CEREAL BRAND. Ammonia, 2 to 3 per cent ; Phosphoric Acid, total, 8 to 10 per rent 
 (soluble and available, 6 to 8 per cent) ; Actual Potash, 3 to 3.5 per cent. For Wheat, Ry r e, 
 Corn. Oats, Buckwheat, and all farm crops, particularly where farm manures are used. 
 Specially adapted for use in hill or drill. Per ton, $29. 
 
 Tor full description, send for descriptive pamphlet. Terms Net Cash. 
 
J. JEROME SMITH, WILMINGTON, DELAWARE. 
 
 18 
 
 SWEET PEAS. 
 
 WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR SWEET PEAS. We have had them grown by con- 
 tract for several years by the largest grower in California, and getting hundreds of pounds, 
 we can, as a matter of course, not only offer the best and greatest variety, but at the best prices. 
 
 NEW DWARF SWEET PEA, PINK CUPID. 
 
 America. Red and white variegated. 
 
 Blanche Burpee. Pure white. 
 
 Blanche Kerry, Extra-Early. Pink 
 and white. Earliest of all Sweet Peas. 
 
 Capt. Clarke. White, carmine-pink and 
 purple. One of the few tri color varieties. 
 
 Captivation. Magenta tinted. 
 
 Captain of the Blues. True blue. 
 
 Celestial. Bluish mauve ; very refined. 
 
 Crown Jewel. Violet-rose and pink, 
 delicately blended with cream. 
 
 Cupid. Dwarf ; pure white ; six ins. high. 
 
 Duchessof York. Pale pink and creamy 
 white ; variegated, large. 
 
 Emily Eekford. Reddish mauve. 
 
 Emily Henderson. Best white for cut- 
 ting. 
 
 Gray Priar. Speckled chocolate-mauve. 
 
 Her Majesty. Par excellence among 
 rose-pink seifs. 
 
 Katherine Tracy. Pure pink, with 
 explanate standards. 
 
 We have them in bulk from 25 cts. up 
 to 75 cts. and $1 per lb. 
 
 In regard to our packages, it is well 
 to remember that they are much larger 
 and contain over twice the amount of 
 the ordinary Sweet Pea packets. The 
 following classified Lists contain the 
 best, if not all that are reallv desirable. 
 
 NEW DWARF SWEET PEA, 
 PINK CUPID. This little dwarf 
 Sweet Pea is a pretty pink sport from 
 the unique dwarf Cupid that is already 
 so popular. It is as dwarf, blooms as 
 profusely, and has all the charming 
 characteristics of White Cupid. Per 
 package, 15 cts. and 25 cts. 
 
 OUR "COMPLETE” COLLECTION. 
 
 Thirty distinct varieties, all large- 
 flowered, a large package of each for 
 85 cts. 
 
 No one need go beyond this assort- 
 ment, unless he wishes to grow each 
 one of the 125 known varieties, which 
 few can spare time or ground for. 
 Lady Beaconsfield. Pale salmon-rose 
 standards ; wings rich primrose. 
 
 Lady Penzance. Delicate rose-orange. 
 Lemon Queen. Buds tinged with yellow, 
 pale creamy pink when open, fading to white. 
 Little Dorrit. Pink and white; large. 
 Lottie Eekford. Porcelain effect of blue 
 and heliotrope on white ground. 
 
 Mars. Crimson, very intense. 
 
 Meteor. Orange salmon, tinged rose. 
 Mrs. Eekford. Approaches soft yellow. 
 Mrs. Joseph Chamberlain. Rose 
 stripes and flakes on white ground. 
 Prima Donna. Best pink self extant. 
 Princess May. A pure mauve. 
 
 Royal Robe. Rich gradations of rose. 
 Senator. Dark variegated coocolate- 
 purple on white ground. 
 
 Stanley. Deep maroon, very dark. 
 Venus. Mingling of pink, salmon and 
 rose-buff ; extremely rich in effect. 
 
 COLLECTION A. 
 
 Twenty distinct varieties, all large-flowered, a large package of each for 60 cts. 
 
 America, Blanche Burpee, Celestial, Crown Jewel, Cupid, Duchess of 
 York, Gray Priar, Her Majesty, Lady Beaconsfield, Lemon Queen, Little Dor- 
 rit, Lottie Eekford, Mars, Meteor, Mrs. Eekford, Mrs. Joseph Chamberlain, 
 Prima Donna, Royal Robe, Senator, Stanley. For descriptions, see "Complete” 
 collection. 
 
 COLLECTION B. 
 
 Twelve varieties, all large-flowered, a large package of each for 45 cts. 
 
 Blanche Burpee, Celestial, Crown Jewel, Her Majesty, Little Dorrit, Lottie 
 Eekford, Mars, Mrs. Eekford, Mrs. Joseph Chamberlain, Prima Donna, Royal 
 Robe, Stanley. For descriptions, see “ Complete ” collection. 
 
 COLLECTION C. 
 
 Six varieties, all large-flowered, a large package of each for 25 cts. 
 
 The best colors, finest forms, largest sizes, most lasting, as follows : Blanche Burpee, 
 Celestial, Little Dorrit, Mars, Mrs. Joseph Chamberlain, Prima Donna. For 
 descriptions, see "Complete” collection. 
 
 SUNSET SUPERIOR SELECTED MIXTURE 
 Contains 75 separately-grown and distinct varieties, and some hitherto unknown novelties. 
 5 cts. per large pkt., 10 cts. per oz., SI per lb. 
 
Select List of flower Seeds. 
 
 We present those varieties which are most generally used and of easy culture. Our 
 Flower Seeds are very choice, and the prices quoted for them are low. 
 
 SPECIAL PRICES FOR FLOWER SEEDS. 
 50 cts., select any fourteen 5 -cent pkts. 
 
 ALL FLOWER SEEDS MAILED FREE 01 
 on each packet. 
 
 ASTERS, Truffaut’s Paeony-flow- 
 ered Perfection. Very double, large 
 and beautiful flowers ; 2 feet. Nearly 30 
 distinct colors mixed. Pkt. 10 cts* 
 
 New Dwarf Pseony Perfection. Of 
 very neat, compact habit, and flowers 
 profusely. 12 inches. Pkt. 10 cts. 
 
 Light Blue and White. Pkt. 10 cts. 
 
 Finest Mixed. Many varieties. Pkt. 10c. 
 
 New Diamond. From pure white to 
 blackish purple and dark, rich crimson. 
 Pkt. 10 cts. 
 
 New Triumph. Compact plants about 
 8 inches high, covered with large pure 
 scarlet flowers. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 Cocardeau, or Crown. Large, double 
 flowers of pure white, with petals of a 
 distinct, bright color. Pkt. 10 cts. 
 
 Dwarf Chrysanthemum - flowered. 
 Profuse, late-flowering. 1 foot. Pkt. sets. 
 
 Queen of the Market. Very early- 
 flowering. Deep blue, white, pink and 
 deep rose. Finest mixed. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 Queen of Spring;. The earliest dwarf 
 Aster. All colors mixed. Pkt. 10 cts. 
 
 Victoria. Flowers very large, quite 
 double, beautifully reflexed. 1 K feet. 
 Over 20 colors, mixed. Pkt. 10 cts. 
 
 Washington. Flowers 4 to 5 inches 
 across. Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 German Quilled. Fine Mixed. Pkt. 5c. 
 
 Belt eridge’H Prize. An improved form 
 of the German Quilled. Mixed. Pkt.sc. 
 
 New Barge-flowering Dwarf Queen. 
 Dwarf, bushy plants, with flowers of 
 extraordinary size ; perfectly double. 
 White, Crimson and Finest Mixed. 
 Pkts. 10 cts. each. 
 
 —For 25 cts., select any six 6-cent pkts. For 
 1 receipt of prices quoted. Cultural directions 
 
 Asters, Comet. Quite distinct, resem- 
 bling Japanese chrysanthemums. Deli- 
 cate pink, margined with white. Pkt. 
 to cts., 2 pkts. for 15 cts. 
 
 New White Branching. Produced in 
 late autumn, with petals like loose 
 chrysanthemums. Pkt. 10 cts., 2 pkts. 
 for is cts. 
 
 Mixed. Many different types and colors. 
 Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 COMHT. 
 
 Remember thin is THE MAIN SEED STORE; has a larger and 
 better stock and sells more than all others put together. 
 
]. JEROME SMITH, WILMINGTON, DELAWARE. 
 
 CARNATIONS. 
 
 SWEET ALYSSUM. 
 
 BALSAM. 
 
 AGERATUM Mexicanuin. Lavender- 
 blue; i 'A feet. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 Tom Thumb. Dwarf, only 6 inches high ; 
 mixed. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 ALYSSUM, Sweet. Covered with pure 
 white fragrant flowers the whole season. 
 Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 Little Gem. Dwarf, spreading, compact. 
 Flowers pure white ; fragrant. Pkt. sc. 
 
 AMARANTHUS caudatus. A showy 
 blooming plant, with curious blood-red 
 drooping flowers and brilliant foliage; a 
 half-hardy annual. 3 feet. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 ANTIRRHINUM (Snapdragon). An old 
 garden favorite, with oddly-shaped flow- 
 ers; deliciously fragrant. Dwarf Varie- 
 ties. Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 JBAESAMS, Superb Camellia- 
 flowered. The flowers resemble the 
 camellia in form, and are often 2 inches 
 across. 
 
 Dwarf Lilac. Pkt. 10 cts. 
 
 Garnet Red. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 Perfection Pink. Pkt. 10 cts. 
 
 Perfection White (Queen’s White). 
 The finest white for florist’s work. 
 Pkt. 10 cts. 
 
 Solferino Improved. Handsomely 
 striped and spotted. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 Sunshine. A very attractive new yellow 
 shade. Pkt. 10 cts. 
 
 Superb Camellia-flowered, Finest 
 Mixed. Seed of all the varieties de- 
 scribed, and also other colors. Pkt. 10c. 
 
 Camellia-flowered, Mixed. Pkt. 10c. 
 
 BELL 1 S (Daisy), Fine German Double 
 Mixed. All colors. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 CARDIOSPERMUM Halicacabum 
 (The Balloon Vine, or Love-in-a-Puft). 
 Is of rapid growth, with pretty foliage 
 and inflated capsules. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 CALENDULA, Double Mixed (Pot Mari- 
 gold). Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 CAMPANULA, Single Mixed (Canter- 
 bury Bells). Beautiful, large, bell-shaped 
 flowers ; effective plant for pot-culture. 
 Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 CANARY-BIRD FLOWER ( Tropeso - 
 lum Canariensis). One of the most 
 beautiful of annual climbers, with hand- 
 somely fringed, rich yellow flowers. 
 Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 CALLIOPSIS, New Double, Finest 
 Mixed. A special saving of seed from 
 double flowers. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 CANDYTUFT, Snow Queen. Has but 
 little foliage, and the mass of white flow- 
 ers produced makes it useful for borders. 
 Pkt. 10 cts. 
 
 Mixed. Including above variety. Pkt. 5c. 
 
 COCKSCOMB, Queen of Dwarfs. Grows 
 about 8 inches high; large heads ; rich, 
 ruby red. Pkt. 10 cts., Dwarf Mixed, 
 pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 CARNATIONS and PICO- 
 
 TEES. These bear large, beautiful, 
 and very fragrant flowers. Seeds sown 
 in open ground, in May or June, will 
 flower splendidly the next season. 
 
 Marguerite. Blooms much earlier from 
 seed than other sorts, with flowers as 
 large, fragrant and finely colored. 
 Pkt. 10 cts., 3 pkts. for 25 cts. 
 
 Choice Double Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts. 
 
 Fancy Picotee, Extra-flue Mixed. 
 Seed from finest named varieties. 
 Pkt. 15 cts. 
 
 CROZY CANNAS, Fine Mixture of 
 New Hybrids. Choice seeds from 
 dwarf, early-flowering plants, remarkable 
 for fine flowers and handsome foliage. 
 Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 ANNUAL CHRYSANTHEMUMS 
 
 (“ Marguerites,” or “ Painted Daisies ”). 
 These are entirely different from the 
 Japanese sorts ; of dwarf growth ; bright, 
 showy flowers of brilliant colors. Finest 
 Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 CENTAUREA Cyan us, Mixed (Corn- 
 Flower). Including dark and light blue, 
 purple, pink, rose, white, etc. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 COBASA scandens. An elegant climbing 
 vine, with large, bell-shaped flowers of 
 beautiful violet-blue. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 For the best effects with Sweet Peas, use Jadoo Fibre. 
 
DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF GARDEN AND FLOWER SEEDS. 21 
 
 CONVOLVULUS. 
 
 COSMOS. 
 
 CONVOLVULUS MAJOR, Striped 
 Morning-Glory. The flowers have a 
 white ground, variously striped and 
 blotched with red, blue and rose. Pkt. 
 S cts. 
 
 Fine Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts. 
 
 Minor (Dwarf Morning-Glory). Rich 
 flowers, producing in beds an unusually 
 brilliant effect. 1 foot. 
 
 Tricolor. All colors mixed. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 CYPRESS VINE, Scarlet, White, 
 Mixed. Each, pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 
 
 Scarlet Ivy-leaved. The deeply lobed, 
 ivy-like leaves make a dense screen, 
 from which great racemes of fiery orange- 
 scarlet flowers stand out in countless 
 numbers. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 
 
 COSMOS, New Fancy. New types and 
 shades in bewildering variety. Monster 
 flowers, frilled, plaited, laciniated, 
 fringed ; in many exquisite shades. 
 Pkt. 10 cts. 
 
 Pure White. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 Pure Pink. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 All Colors, Mixed. Very choice. Pkt. 
 5 cts. 
 
 DAHLIAS, Double Large-flowered, 
 Mixed. Saved only from the choicest 
 flowers. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 Choicest. Mixed Pompon. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 Superb Single, Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts. 
 
 DIAINTMUS, Dwarf Fireball. Of 
 
 dwarf and compact growth, constantly 
 covered wilh blood-red, perfectly double, 
 laciniated flowers. Pkt. 10 cts. 
 
 Dwarf Snowball. Like the preceding, 
 with flowers double white. 
 
 New Large-flowered Dwarf Double 
 Hybrids. The plants grow only 9 to 
 10 inches high, and are loaded with large 
 double flowers of perfect form and 
 brilliant colors ; fantastically marked. 
 Pkt. 10 cts. 
 
 Cliinenis (Double Chinese Pinks). Clus- 
 ters of small double flowers. Finest 
 mixed. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 Heddewigii fl. pi. Finest double mixed 
 in great variety ; extra choice. Pkt. 5c. 
 
 Diantlius, Mourning Cloak. Double 
 large flowers ; ground color very dark 
 mahogany, almost black, each petal 
 edged with a clear-cut margin of pure 
 white. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 Laciniatus fl. pi. Magnificent, per- 
 fectly double and deeply fringed flowers. 
 Finest mixed. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 Mixture of all the above varieties, pkt. 5c. 
 
 FORGET-ME-NOTS, Myosotis palus- 
 tris. Truemarsh Forget-me-not ; bears 
 a small blue flower. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 Alpestris alba. Grows 6 inches high, 
 and produces beautiful white flowers. 
 Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 GAILLARDIA, Fine Mixed. Including 
 all the most desirable varieties ; beauti- 
 ful colors. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 GERANIUMS, Zonale Mixed. Pkt. 10c. 
 
 GODETIA, Lady Albemarle. Showy 
 rosy carmine ; blooms profusely. Pkt. 
 5 cts. 
 
 Finest Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 
 
 HELIOTROPE, Choice Mixed. Many 
 varieties. The Heliotrope has a rich, 
 subtle perfume easily distinguished from 
 that of other plants. Pkt. 10 cts. 
 
 FORGET-ME-NOTS. 
 
 Compare our prices with others. 
 
22 J. JEROME SMITH, WILMINGTON, DELAWARE. 
 
 IPOMCEA. MARIGOLD. MARVEL OF PERU. RESEDA. 
 
 HEU ANTHUS, The Dahlia (Sun 
 flower). Bright golden yellow flowers, 
 which are generally perfectly double. 
 Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 Mammoth Russian. Very large. Pkt. 
 5 cts., oz. io cts. 
 
 The Miniature Sunflower ( Helian - 
 thus cucumerifolius). Grows about 3 
 feet high; leaves small and wax-like; 
 covered with small, brightest orange- 
 colored flowers. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 HOLLYHOCKS, Chater’s Superb 
 Double. The flowers are as beautiful 
 and as perfect as those of the camellia ; 
 they grow completely around the spikes. 
 Pkt. 10 cts. 
 
 ICE PLANT ( Mesembryanthcmum crys- 
 tallinum) . Fine for vases ; hassingular 
 icy foliage. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 IPOHICEA, Bona Nox (Good Night, or 
 Evening Glory). Beautiful large, violet 
 flowers. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 Coccinea (Star Ipomcea). Small, bright 
 scarlet flowers. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 Setosa (The New Brazilian Morning- 
 Glory). Flowers about 3 inches in diam- 
 eter, tinted pink. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 Now Cross-bred, or Hybrid Moon- 
 flower. Of great value for the north, 
 as it is in full bloom fully a month be- 
 fore the white-seeded. The flowers 
 measure 4 to 6 inches across. Pkt. sets. 
 
 Choice Mixed. All varieties. Pkt. 5c. 
 
 HIARKiOLDfl, French Dwarf 
 Double Pulchra. The plants grow 
 only 12 inches high. Each flower is per- 
 fectly double, of rich golden yellow, with 
 deep velvet brown center. Pkt. 10 cts. 
 
 French Double Dwarf. Mixed colors. 
 Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 African Double Mixed. The African 
 varieties are stronger in habit, and pro- 
 duce larger flowers than the French. 
 All varieties. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 Eldorado, or Dahlia-flowered. The 
 large bushy plants have as many as 75 
 
 to 100 flowers in bloom at one time. The 
 flowers are large and as perfectly double 
 
 Marigold, continued. 
 
 as a show dahlia. They are light prim- 
 rose, lemon, rich golden yellow and deep 
 glowing orange. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 Lemon Queen. The plants are compact 
 and bear in profusion fine flowers of a 
 light lemon color. Pkt. 10 cts. 
 IjANTANA, Finest Mixed. Shrubby 
 plants, with clusters of verbena-like 
 flowers ; make a grand display the first 
 season. In full flower allsummer. Pkt. 
 10 cts. 
 
 LARKSPUR, Double Dwarf Rocket- 
 
 Noted for the richness of their colors- 
 Finest mixed. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 LATHYRUS latifolius (Perennial Pea). 
 Mixed. Easily grown ; flowers purple 
 and white ; make a grand display. Pkt. 
 5 cts. 
 
 LOBELIA Erinus compacta. These 
 dwarf plants grow 4 to 6 inches hight, 
 and form dense masses of flowers. Of 
 easy culture, and well adapted for bed- 
 ding, edging, pots or rockeries. Flowers 
 blue. Pkt. 5 cts 
 
 Erinus compacta alba. White. Pkt. 
 
 5 cts. 
 
 Finest Mixed Erinus Varieties. Pkt. 
 5 cts. 
 
 MIRABILIS variegata (Marvel of Peru). 
 Brilliant flowers, in rich and striking 
 contrast to the lovely gold-striped foli- 
 age. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 New Tom Thumb Mixed. Dwarf, 
 bushy plants, with variegated foliage 
 and many brilliant flowers. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 MINA LOBATA. Half-hardy Mexican 
 climbing annual. The bulbs are at first 
 vivid red, but when fully expanded the 
 flowers are creamy white. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 RESEDA odorata (Mignonette). Pkt. 
 5 cts. 
 
 Giant Pyramidal. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 Parson’s White Tree. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 Improved Golden Queen. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 Quaker City. Golden red flowers. 
 Pkt. 10 cts. 
 
 Pure Maehet, Grayish ; deliciously 
 scented. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 Mixed. Including many varieties. Pkt.sc, 
 
 For large quantities, special prices will toe given. 
 
DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF GARDEN AND FLOWER SEEDS. 23 
 
 MOMORDICA Balsamina (Balsam 
 Apple). A very beautiful climbing 
 plant, with handsome apple-shaped 
 fruits. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 Charantia (Balsam Pear). A rapid grow- 
 ing climber; beats fruit of a rich golden 
 yellow color, which makes a useful lini- 
 ment. Pkt. s cts., oz. 50 cts. 
 
 NASTURTIUMS, Tom Thumb 
 
 Beauty. Yellow and scarlet. Pkt. 5c. 
 
 Crystal Palace Gem. Sulphur, spotted 
 maroon. Pkt. 10 cts. 
 
 Lady Bird. Rich golden yellow, barred 
 with a bright ruby crimson. Pkt. 10 cts. 
 
 Empress of India. Brilliant crimson- 
 scarlet flowers. Pkt. to cts. oz. 20 cts. 
 
 Kins' of Tom Thumbs. Intense scar- 
 let flowers. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. 
 
 King Theodore. Very dark. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 Tom Thumb Varieties Mixed. Many 
 choice colors. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts. 
 
 Cloth of Gold. Foliage bright yellow; 
 scarlet flowers. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 Majus, Finest Mixed Tall Nastur- 
 tiums. Many bright colors. Pkt. 5 cts., 
 oz. 15 cts., y(lb. 40 cts. 
 
 ORNAMENTAL GOURDS, White Egg- 
 Formed. Fruits are largely used for 
 nest-eggs. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts. 
 
 Dishcloth, or Lufl'a. The lining of the 
 fruits is used in place of a sponge. Pkt. 
 
 5 cts. 
 
 Sugar Trough. These sometimes hold 
 from 5 to 10 gallons, and are very useful 1 
 as buckets, salt dishes, etc. Pkt. 5 cts., 
 oz. 20 cts. 
 
 Dipper. Useful for many household pur- 
 poses. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. 
 
 Mixed Ornamental Gourds. Pkt. 5c. 
 
 PANSIES, Imperial German, Splen- 
 did Mixed. Includes more than 50 
 different shades and coloiings. Pkt. sc. 
 
 Cassier’s Giant Odier. Flowers enor- 
 mous, 3 to 5-spotted. Pkt. 10 cts. 
 
 Improved Giant Trimardeau. 
 Marked with 3 large blotches. Pkt. 10c. 
 
 PANSIES, Snow Queen, King of 
 Blacks, Striped and Mottled. Each 
 5 cts. per pkt. 
 
 Large-flowering, Very Fine Mixed. 
 
 AH colors of German Pansies. Pkt. 10c. 
 Good Quality, Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 Brownies. Laughing faces. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 PETUNIAS. Hybrida, Finest 
 Mixed. All colors, including striped 
 and blotched. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 Hybrida Mixed. Imported. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 Red Star. Distinct, pure white, star- 
 like stripes on-rich, purplish red ground. 
 Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 Grandiflora, Large-flowering. Choice 
 mixture of finest sorts. Pkt. 10 cts. 
 Defiance, Large-flowering. Flowers 
 5 inches in diameter ; all colors, includ- 
 ing yellow. Pkt. 15 cts. 
 
 PHLOX DKUMMONDII. New 
 
 Large Yellow. Rich straw color. 
 Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 Starred and Fringed. Pkt. 10 cts. 
 Fine Mixed. All colors. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 Alba (Pure White). Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 Large Blood Red. Darkest. Pkt. 5c. 
 Splendens. Red, white eye. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 Perennial, Choicest Mixed. Pkt. 5c. 
 
 PHLOX DRUMMONDII. 
 
 OUR Sweet Pea packages are two or three times the size of the 
 ordinary ones; we have no penny papers! 
 
PORTULACA. Finest. Single, Mixed. 
 Pkt. s cts. 
 
 Double Rose-flowered, Mixed. Over 
 one-half of the flowers will be double. 
 Pkt. io cts. 
 
 RICINUS Zan/.ibariensis (Castor-Oil 
 Bean). Grows 12 to 14 feet high, with 
 very broad, metallic leaves. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 Cambodgensis. (New.) Bronzy red- 
 maroon leaves. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 Sanguineus. Red stalks; scarlet fruit ; 
 6 feet. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 Choice Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 SALVIA SPLENDENS. Large, scarlet 
 flowers, exceedingly showy, and useful 
 for cutting or ornamental beds. Pkt. 10c. 
 
 POPPIES. Fairy Blush. Perfectly 
 double, elegantly fringed and pure 
 white, except at the tips, where they are 
 distinctly colored with rosy cream. 
 Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 New Tulip. The form and deep, glow- 
 ing scarlet of the flowers suggest Due 
 Van Thol tulips. Pkt. 10 cts. 
 
 Golden Gate. Single, semi-double and 
 double flowers, striped, blotched, edged 
 and bordered. Pkt. 10 cts. 
 
 Shirley. All shades of delicate rose, 
 pink, carmine and brilliant crimson. 
 Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 RICINUS. 
 
 Poppies, Improved Double Carnation, 
 Mixed. Rich and varied flowers. 
 
 Pkt. 10 cts. 
 
 Double Paeony-flowered, Mixed. 
 Splendid, large double flowers, all 
 colors. Pkt. 10 cts. 
 
 SMILAX. Myrsiphyllum Aspara- 
 
 goides. The most useful and one of 
 the most graceful climbers for green- 
 house or conservatory. Pkt. 10 cts. 
 
 STOCKS. New White Perpetual (Prin- 
 cess Alice, or Cut-and-Come- Again). If 
 sown early, will produce a great abun- 
 dance of bloom from June until Novem- 
 ber. The flowers are large, rosette-like 
 and pure white. Pkt. 10 cts. 
 
 New Largest-flowering Globe Pyra- 
 midal. Double. Pkt. 10 cts. 
 
 SWEET WILLIAM, Single Mixed 
 Perfection. Large flowers of many 
 bright colors, including auricula-eyed 
 varieties. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 Double Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 VERBENA, Hybrida, Extra Fine 
 Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts. 
 
 Hybrida, Fine Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 Hybrida, Mixed. Many varieties. 
 Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 Scarlet Defiance. Pkt. 10 cts. 
 
 Pure White (Candidissima). Pkt. 10c. 
 
 Italian Striped. Pkt. 10 cts. 
 
 WALL FLOWERS. Fine German 
 Double Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 Single Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 ZINNIA. Giant Mammoth. Pkt. 10 cts. 
 
 Dwarf Snowball. Double dahlia-like 
 flowers of purest white. Pkt. 10 cts. 
 
 Pompon. The florets are piled in a sym- 
 metrical smooth cone. All colors. 
 Pkt. 10 cts. 
 
 Striped Zebra. Double. Pkt. 10 cts. 
 
 Choice Double Mixed. All colors. 
 Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 EVERLASTING, Acroclinium. Mixed 
 rose and white. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 Gomplirena (Bachelor’s Buttons). 
 Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 Helichrysum. Dwarf mixed double. 
 Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 Xerantbeinum, Mixed. Double flow- 
 ers. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 
 | Mixed Everlastings. Pkt. 5 cts. 
 

 
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 one Rank c-artter tlior KaHy Ohly. it Is no “apt-ninen^ bur has ima been tried 
 several sekaoM. nod f»Ve» general Sittisdarttou >- •> 
 
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 Potatoes erct produced , practically every 
 c qualities pre fully up to the standard . 
 
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 3 75 
 
 Vjeil»svMre. msijium iwiy , »i"a, , ...j «y-~ ~ /■■}!£> 
 
 Early Pride. ?*<:«?: carts and productive : ftesh -oMor 3 7 $ 
 
 
 
 Early MicblgOJi. 'Early,, whho Betted skin : j — &***— 
 
 'Early Maine, Very early and tovrdy 
 Early Rose. A standnrd, wclldtntitvti . , 
 
 Eriwman. Exttti early. -month and wl'iUe, and a first-class table variety 3 
 
 i 75 
 
 J. JEROME 
 
 Wilmington, Delaware. 
 
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