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CONNECTED WITH THEER SEED STORE AND AGRICULTURAL. WAREHOUSE

ESTABLISHED 1822

Do You Wish to BUY OR SELL?

Our catalogue of farms and country places contains over 500 descriptions and 50 illus- trations. Sent free on appli- cation.

LIST YOUR PROPERTIES NOW FOR QUICK SALES

Brack’s Horticultural and Agricultural Registry

Employers and employees in these lines will be served at 51 and 52 North Market Street, as formerly, where competent assistants will use every endeavor to give satisfaction to all who favor us. Approved GARDENERS, FLORISTS, FARM MANAGERS, COACHMEN, SUPERINTEND- ENTS OF COUNTRY ESTATES, PUBLIC AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS, MEN FOR GENERAL WORK ON COUNTRY PLACES, etc., will here find prompt, efficient and courteous service, while employers of such help can rest assured that only persons who have been deemed worthy of entry in our register will be recommended to them.

As no charge is made to either employer or employee for the services of Breck’s Horticultural and Agricultural Registry, our desire being to improve the service in the general interest of our business, we solicit your hearty co-operation, and it cannot be better expressed than through a liberal use of the facilities we offer.

Breck’s Bureau of Registry and Information

LOCATED AT 55 FRANKLIN ST., BOSTON

Supplies through its MERCANTILE DEPARTMENT approved Bookkeepers, Cashiers, Stenographers, Salesmen, Clerks, Shippers, Entry Clerks, Boys, Porters, Janitors, Watchmen, Hotel Help, Engineers, Firemen, etc.. Help for Institutions and Hospitals, and through its WOMEN’S MERCANTILE DEPARTMENT approved Women Book- keepers, Cashiers, Stenographers, Saleswomen, Young Women for Office Work, Matrons, Nurses, etc. Hotel Employees for all positions.

When this Bureau was established in 1890 our purpose was to secure to employers a better class of help than they had been obtaining. Rapid growth and many voluntary statements testify to its convenience and the high grade of employees furnished.

Through our large clientage we can serve both employer and employee more promptly and satisfactorily than can any house not having our resources. The knowledge gained through experience is at the service of employers who desire our aid or advice in the selection of suitable persons for the places they wish to fill.

On application we will mail circulars descriptive of our Bureau, and blank forms whereon employers and employees can state particulars necessary to guide us in supplying their wants.

In order that Breck’s Bureau might be most conveniently located for our mercantile patrons, both men and women, we recently secured commodious quarters at 55 Franklin Street, which we fitted up in an appropriate and attractive manner. Here our Manager, Mr. Wm. E. McGerigle, with an experienced and courteous corps of assistants, is prepared to give the best service in Boston or the country to all persons desiring employees or employment in mercantile lines.

Bear in mind that no person is sent out from our Bureau whose previous record for character and habits has not been carefully investigated and approved. Yours respectfully.

Telephone f Richmond 2360

Private Branch Exchange

Connecting all Departments

Entrance at the Big Clock. Our store, opposite north side of Faneuil Hall, is only a minute’s walk from

Adams Square Subway Station

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To Our Friends and Customers

For nearly a century the BrecKa (father, eons, grandsons and great grandsons), have striven to furnish the choicest seeds, the most up«to*date implements and machines and to give the best possible service in every department of their business. In this they have been ably seconded by men carefully selected and especially trained by them for the purpose.

From Joseph Breck’s garden in Lancaster, Massachusetts, and the little Boston seed store of 1822, the business under this management has attained to very creditable proportions, occupying at present, ware* houses in Boston with a floor space of 80,000 square feet, and, in connection with Mr. A. £■ Robinson, operating nurseries and trial grounds in Lexington covering 88 acres.

Our business has grown proportionately; employing over 250 persons during the busy months.

The practise of dealing honorably and liberally with customers, growers, manufacturers and em- ployees alike, adopted 93 years ago, is rigidly adhered to and will be so long as anyone “ by the name of Breck” is connected with the house.

That the expression “ Breck’s Seeds are Best” has become a common saying among the cultivators is not to be wondered at when one thinks what the intensive work of four generations in the same busi- ness means. In no line are knowledge and experience more necessary than in the seed business'.

From growing crop to harvest, from harvest to distribution to customers every process is under the supervision of experts. Moreover, all seeds that we sell are tested in our laboratory and greenhouses and field tested in our trial grounds at Lexington so that we KNOW what we are selling. When our friends plant Breck’s Seeds or use their Implements, Fertilizers, etc., they do so with the assurance that they are planting and using the best that an experience of 93 years can furnish.

We solicit your favors confident in our ability to serve you faithfully and well.

CHARLES HENRY BRECK JOSEPH FRANCIS BRECK

(Grandsons of Joseph Breck)

LUTHER ADAMS BRECK C. HENRY BRECK BRACKETT

(Great Grandsons of Joseph Breck)

JOSEPH BRECK dt SONS, Corporation

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THE SEED BUSINESS AS AFFECTED BY THE EUROPEAN WAR

The war that burst so suddenly and unexpectedly last August upon a horrified world caused the seed trade at first much anxiety, for many of the choicest varieties are produced in the countries involved in the dire struggle. Fortunately, however, the principal crops were “made” if not altogether “laid by” when the war was declared.

Thanks to the energy of our growers, the crops were gathered and, again, thanks to the fact that the lanes of communication are now comparatively clear, our supplies from Europe are coming forward quite freely, although a little later than usual in some cases. This with our large stock and our ample crops in this country, assures, we believe, an abundant provision for the 1915 spring planting, excepting, however, many varieties of Beans which are in very short supply indeed.

Prices that fluctuated materially during the first months of the war are about normal at present, being affected only as is usual by the climatic conditions during the growth and harvesting of the crops.

What the conditions will be in 1916 no one can predict with any certainty. One thing is sure, however, and that is, if the war continues only a few months longer the planting season will have passed and from the nature of things the seed trade will have to depend almost entirely on this country for its supplies, especially of the seeds of biennial and perennial Vegetables.

Notice. We give no warranty expressed or implied as to description, quality, productiveness or any other matter of any Nursery Stock, Seeds, Bulbs or Plants we sell, and will not be in any way responsible for the crop. If the purchaser does not accept these goods on these terms, he must return them at once, and all pay- ments therefor will be refunded. Joseph Bkeck & Sons (Corporation)

OUR NURSERY AND SEED TRIAL GROUNDS ARE CONDUCTED BY

BRECK-ROBINSON NURSERY CO., Munroe Station, Lexington, Mass.

Especial Attention paid to Landscape Designing, Planting, Forestry, Horticulture, Etc. Catalogues Free

JOSEPH BRECK & SONS

(Corporation)

New England Agricultural Warehouse and Seed Store

ESTABLISHED 1822

47 to 54 NORTH MARKET STREET

TELEPHONE 2360 RICHMOND. Private Branch Exchange Connecting All Departments

(Copyright. 1915. by Joseph Breck & Sons(Corp.)

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JOSEPH BRECK & SONS

(Corporation)

Milk Albumen 128

Milkol 129

Milla 99

Millet 43, 47, 48, 128

Mills, Grinding 139

Mimosa 82

Mimulus .82

Mirabilis .82

Mixtures -for Mowing and Grazing Lands. ... 52 Mixtures for Perma- nent Pastures 53

Molucella 82

Momordica .82

Monarda 82, 104

Monkey Flower (see

Mimulus) 82

Monk’s Hood (see

Aconitum) 61

Montbretia 99

Moon Flower (see Ipo-

maea) 10, 79

Morning Glory (see Con- volvulus) 72

Moss, Sphagnum 118

Mountain Laurel (see

Kalmia) 102

Mourning Bride (see

Scabiosa) 90, 104

Mowers, Horse 132

Mowers, Lawn 132, 133

Mowers, Golf 132

Mowers, Putting Green. . 132

Mulberries 107

Mushroom Spawn 33

Musk (see Mimulus) . . ..82

Mustard 35

Myosotis .... 12, 82, 99, 104

Myrtle 99

Nasturtium (see Trop-

aeolum) 83, 99

Nemesia 83

Nemophila 84

Nests, Wire Hen’s 129

Netting, Poultry . . 159, 160 New Zealand Pampas Grass (see Arunda) ... 64

Nico-Fume 121

Nicotiana 82, 99

Nicoticide 121

Nierembergia 84

Nigella 11 ,83

Nikoteen 121

Nitrate Soda 123

Nymphaea 84, 99

Oak 107

Oats 44

Oenothera 84, 104

Oil, Machinery 153

Oil, Lemon 121

Oil, Soluble Fir Tree. . . 120 Ointment, Death to Lice 128

Okra 36

Onion Seed. 19, 35

Onion Sets 36

Orchard Grass 49

Orobus 84

Oxalis 84

Oyster Plant (see Salsify) 41

Oyster Shells 128

Paeonies 85, 100

Pampas Grass (see Gy-

nerium) 77

Panicum Crus Galli. .47, 48 Pans, Seed and Fern. . .114 Pansy (see Viola) . 12, 84, 99

Papaver 86, 104

Paris Daisy (see Chrys- anthemum) .70, 97

Paris Green 121

Parsley 19, 36

Parsnip 36

Passion Flowers, Passi- flora . 85

Peaches 109

Pears 109

Peas 19, 37, 38,48, 128

Peas, Southern Cow 47

Peas, Sweet . . 14, 80, 92, 93

Peat 118

Pelargonium 76, 99

Pencils, Gardeners’ 117

Pennisetum 87

Pentstemon 11, 87, 104

Pepper 39, 43

Perennial Rye Grass .... 50

Perilla .87

Periwinkle (see Vinca)

94,99

Permanent Mowing

Mixtures 53

Permanent Pasture Mix- tures 52

Petunia 11, 85, 99

Phacelia 87

Pheasant’s Eye (see

Adonis) 61

Philadelphus (Mock

Orange) 106

Phlox 85, 99, 100, 104

Phormium .87

Physalis Franchetti 87

Physostegia 87, 104

Pills, Roup 128

Pines.. 107

Pink (see Dianthus) 73, 103

Pinks (see Carnations) . 103

Plant Tubs 114

Plaster 123

Platycodon (see Wahlen-

bergia) 94

Plows 141, 142

Plums 109

Points, Glaziers’ 117

Polemonium 87

Poles, Bean 113

Poplar (Populus) 107

Poppy (see Papaver)

86, 104

Portulaca 87

Potash 123

Potatoes 38, 43

Potentilla 87

Pots, Flower, Hanging

114, 116

Pots, Water 134

Poultry Bone 127

Poultry Supplies . . .127-129

Powder, Condition 127

Pratt’s Foods . 128

Preparations, Harness . . 148

Press, Fruit 155

Press, Meat 155

Press, Meat Juice 155

Prices of Agricultural Grasses and Clover. 49-54 Prickly Poppy (see Ar-

gemone) 64

Primrose (see Primu- las) . . .11, 12, 87, 88, 104 Prince’s Feather (see

Amaranthus) 63

Privet 108

Protecting Cloth 117

Protectors, Plant -117

Pruners, Tree 134, 135

Prunus 10'7

Pueraria .79

Puff, Powder 122

Pumpkin 36

Puller, Dandelion . . . 139, 147

Pullers, Stump 151

Pumps. 140, 143. 144, 145,

150, 152

Purple Fringe(see Rhus) 106

Putty Bulb 117

Pyrox 120

Pyrus 107

Pyrethrum 88, 99, 104

Quaking Grass (see Briza)

Quinces 109

Radish 39

Ragged Robin (see

Lychnis) 80, 104

Rakes 137

Ranunculus 104

Rape 43,47

Raspberries 110

Rates, Parcel Post . . 3 cover. Real Estate Agency, 2 cover.

Red Fescue 51

Red Top Grass 50

Red Hot Poker Plant (see Tritoma) .... 93, 104 Reels, Garden Line . . . . 136

Reels, Hose 153

Reseda 11, 81

Retinospora 105

Rhodanthe .88

Rhode Island Bent Grass 50

Rhododendrons 102

Rhubarb 39, 43

Rhus 106

Rice, Unhulled 43

Rice, Wild 44

Ricinus 88, 99

Rings, Bull 154

Rods, Label 113

Roffea 118

Roofing 151

Rollers, GoM, Lawn, etc.

139,140

Rosa multiflora nana. . ..88 Rose Campion (see Agros-

temma) 62

Roses 101

Rose of Heaven (see

Agrostemma) 62

Rose of Sharon (see

Althaea) 106

Rough Stalked Meadow. . 5 0

Roup Pills 127

Rudbeckia 88, 104

Rustic Work 116

Rye 44, 48

SMpiglossis 89

Salsify 41

Salvia 12, 89, 99

Sand 118

Sanvitalia 88

Saponaria 88

Sash, Hot Bed 118

Saucers, Flower Pot

114, 115

Saw 149

Saws, Pruning 134

Scabiosa 90, 104

Scale Destroyer] 19,120, 121

Scales 150

Schizanthus 12, 89

Schizopetalon .88

Scissors, Florists’ 136

Scissors, Pruning 136

Scissors, Vine 136

Scorzonera 41

Scrapers, Tree 134

Scraps, Fish 128

Scraps, Ground Beef. . . 128

Scythes ' 134, 153

Sea Mat Grass 51

Sea Lime Grass 51

Sedum 88, 104

Seed Pans 114

Senecio 88

Sensitive Plant (see

Mimosa) 82

Separators, Cream. .146, 149

Settees 153

Set, Floral 158

Shade Trees 107

Shakers, Powder 122

Shamrock 88

Shears, Grass 134

Shears, Hedge 134

Shears, Pruning 134

Shears, Thinning 138

Sheep’s Fescue 50

Shelf, Wire Window.. . . 116 Shell Flower (see

Molucella) 82

Shells, Ground Oyster.. 128

Shingles 151

Shrubs, Hardy 102, 106

Shovels 137

Sieves, Wire 118

Silene 88

Silkaline 118

Slag, Basic 123

Slug Shot 121

Small Fruits. ...... 109, 110

Smilax (see Myrsiphyl-

lum) 89

Smoke-Tree (see Rhus) . 1 06 Snake Cucumber (see Cucumis flexuosus) ... 77 Snapdragon (see An- tirrhinum) 63

Snowball (Viburnum) ..106 Snow-on-the- M ountain (see Euphorbia) . .75, 103

Soap, Spray 121

Soap, Sulpho-Tobacco. .121

Soap, Fish Oil 121

Soil 118

Soiling Crops 48

Solanum 90

Solidago Latifolia 89

Song Restorer 43

Soot, Scotch 123

Sorghum 48

Spades 137

Speedwell(see Veronica) . 94

Sphagnum 118

Spinach 42

Spiraea 104, 106

Spoons, Post 137

Sprayers. . 143, 144, 145, 152

Spraying Calendar Ill

Sprinklers, Lawn 139

Sprinklers, Plant 118

Spruce 105

Spurrey 48

Squash 40

Squirrel-Tail Grass

(see Hordeum) 78

Stachys 89

Stakes, Label 113

Stakes, Plant 113

Stanchions 147

Stands, Plant and Rus- tic 115

Statice 93

Stevia 91

Sticks, Plant 113

Stipa 90

Stocks 90, 91, 99

Stokesia 91, 104

Stonecrop (see Sedum).

88, 104

Strawberries 110

Strawberry Tree (see

Calycanthus) 106

Sudan Grass 19

Sugar Cane 48

Sulphate Ammonia 123

Sulphate Copper 121

Sulphate Potash 123

Sulpho-Naphthol 129

Sulphur, Flowers of . . . .121 Sunflowers (see Heli- anthus) ...12,43,91,103 Supplies, Veterinary. . . 154 Supports, Carnation. ... 113

Supports, Tomato 113

Swainsonia 91

JOSEPH BRECK & SONS

(Corporation)

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Swan River Daisy (see

Brachycome 65

Sweet Alyssum (see Alyssum) ... 8, 62, 99, 103 Sweet Clover(Trifolium) . 91 Sweet Peas (see Lathy-

rus) 14, 80, 92, 93

Sweet Potato Plants. . . .43 Sweet Rocket (see Hes-

peris) 77

Sweet Sultan (Centau-

Sweet Vernal Grass. . . .	.51
Sweet William	fsee
Dianthus)	, . .91,	103
Swiss Chard		..24
Syringa		107
Tables of Grass	Mix-
tures

Tables, Valuable 55, 56

Tagetes (Marigold) . 66,81,99

Tall Fescue Grass ,50

Tall Meadow Oat Grass. . 51

Tankage , Ground 123

Tanglefoot, Tree 121

Tape, Electric 118

Tares (Vetches) 45, 48

Tarragon 43

Tassel Flower (see

Cacalia) 66

Thrift (see Armeria) 64,103 Thunbergia -93

Tigridia 99

Timothy 49

Tile, Drain 155

Tinfoil 118

Tithonia 12

Tobacco 121

Tobacco Dust 121

Tobacco Stems 121

Tomato 41, 43

Tools, Garden 153

Torenia 93

Trellises 112, 141, 159

Trifolium (Sweet Clov- er) 91

Trimmer, Lawn 138

Tritoma 93, 104

Trollius 93, 104

Tropaeolum 83, 99

Trowels 136

Trucks, Plant 115

Truck, Water Barrel. . .135 Trumpet Flower (see

Datura) 74

Trumpet Vine (see

Bignonia) 65, 102

Tuberoses 99

Tubs, Plant 114

Tulip Tree 107

Turnip 42

Twine 118

Ulmus 107

Valeriana
Vanes, Weather. .	150
Vaporite
Various Leaved Fescue. .51 Vases, Rustic, Florists’
and Iron	. 114, 115
Vegetable Plants	and
Roots	43
Vegetable Seeds,	Gen-
eral List	20-43

Venus’ Looking-Glass

(see Campanula) 67

Verbena 12, 94, 99

Vermine 121

Veronica 94, 104

Vetches 45, 48

Veterinary, Supplies .... 145

Viburnum 106

Victor Fly Driver 119

Vinca 94, 99

Viola 12, 94

Virgin’s Bower (see

Clematis ) 69

Virginia Creeper (Am-

pelopsis) 63, 102

Virginian Stock (see

Malcomia) 94

Viscaria 94

Vitis 102

Wahlenbergia 94

Wallflower 94

Washer, Clothes 149

Water Barrel Truck. . . . 138

Water Glass 159

Water Lily 99

Wax, Grafting 118

Weaner, Calf 154

Weeders 136, 147, 157

Weed Killer II7

Wheat 44, i28

Wheelbarrows 160

White Fringe (see

Chionanthus) .106

Whitlavia 94

Wild Cucumber 74

Wild Flower Garden 95

Wild Rice 44

Willow (Salix) 107

Wind Flower (see An- emone) 63,103

Wire, Bouquet 118

Wistaria 102

Wood Meadow Grass. . . .51

Worker, Butter 148

Worm Killer 121

Wrench, Pincer 157

Wringer, Clothes 156

Yarrow (see Achillea) 61,103

Yellow Oat Grass 51

Yucca Filamentosa. .94, 104

Zea 94

Zinc Labels 113

Zinnia 95, 99

A PRIZE COLLECTION OF VEGETABLES

One of three shown in competition for the Breck’s Silver Cup at the Lenox Horticultural Exhibition, October, 1914

Our customers who grew BRECK’S KING SEED OATS last year were well pleased with the results. Give them a trial, and we believe you will be satisfied.

See page 44 for description and price.

GOLDEN ROLL OF HONOR

•‘A continuous business relationship of 40 years or wore is certainly a fair test of integrity and honorable dealing."

HE continued growth of our Golden Roll of honor is very gratifying to us. It is one of the sources of strength which enables us to maintain the standard that satisfies so many thousands of customers. It indicates the mutual confidence that exists between our patrons and ourselves. It shows that our methods are right, and that we supply our trade with “the best goods at fair prices.”

Our business, established over ninety-two years ago by the grandfather of the Brecks now in control, is still conducted under the same roof, but with its growth it has spread on all sides, so that we now occupy the entire block bounded by North Market Street, Merchant’s Row, North Street, and Bendall’s Lane. Five floors of 10,000 square feet each constitute our salesrooms, offices and accommodations for a working stock for our retail business.

Our great storehouse of seven floors, 93 to 103 Cross Street, affords facilities for carrying and handling goods for our wholesale trade.

For this growth we are in a great measure indebted to the friends who constitute our Golden Roll of Honor, and to the many new customers they have made for us through their recommendations. We take this opportunity to thank all our friends for their many favors, and we beg to assure them that no effort will be spared to maintain the high standard of goods and service.

This year we are privileged to add to our list the names of four more valued customers whose photographs we reproduce on the opposite page.

We print below recent additions to our already large list of Golden Roll of Honor friends who have traded with us for forty years or more.

Y ears

Mr. J. H. Phair, Presque Isle, Me. 40

Mr. T. N. Snow, Dorchester, Mass 48

Mr. E. M. Hixon, Sharon, Mass 50

Mr. I. W. Denison, Mystic, Conn 50

Mr. George W. Gould, Newtonville, Mass 50

Mr. Frederick Denison, Mystic, Conn 40

Mr. Charles L. Allen, Amesbury, Mass 50

Mr. Hale Knight, Newburypoit, Mass 50

Mr. S. D. Atwood, New Boston, N. H 46

Mr. Jeremiah R. Downing, Brighton, Mass 44

Mr. J. L. Greenwood, North Abington, Mass 44

Mr. Jacob W. Berry, Andover, Mass 40

Mr. S. T. Spear, North Scituate, Mass 40

Mr. Charles Sherwin, Ayer, Mass 40

Mr. C. D. Hill, Randolph, Mass 40

Mr. R. F. Ford, Wakefield, Mass 40

Mr. R. M. Bailey, Dedham, Mass 40

Mr. G. F. Sumner, Canton Jet., Mass 56

Mr. S. A. Smith, Brown ville. Me 43

Mr. A. A. Howes, Belfast, Me 40

Mr. M. Little, Hanover, Mass 42

Mr. J. M. Arnold, Braintree, Mass 45

Mr. W. P. Dickey, Bangor, Me • 50

Mr. Joseph Dyer, South Weymouth .50

Rev. C. S. Locke, Westwood 53

Mr. Thomas H. Lyndon, Malden 42

Mr. H. Y. Mitchell, South Easton 40

Mr. Arthur Trainer, Needham Heights 50

Mr. J. A. Vaughan, Carver 40

Mr. Geo. Cruikshanks, Chelsea 45

Mr. S. A. Mathes, Somerville 50

Mr. John Chaloner, Djgby, N. S 54

Mr. Thomas H. Lord, Ipswich 60

Mr. J. W. Parmenter, Wayland 50

Mr. Lemuel H. Southworth, West Stoughton 48

Mr. Charles Porter Wright, Dorchester 59

Mr. W. C. Spaulding, Caribou, Me 40

Mr. Wm. E. Potter, Plympton 40

Mr. Alvan L. Lovejoy, Boston 45

Mr. Asa T. Newcomb, Easton j Father \

Mr. T. L. Newcomb, Dorchester j and son )

Mr. V. L. Coffin, Harrington, Me 40

Mr. James B. Poor, Topsfield, Mass 40

Mr. S. R. Carter, West Berlin, Mass 50

Years

Mr. G. R. Campbell, Cherryfield, Me 40

Mr. S. S. Pineo, Milltown, Me. 40

Mr. Chas. A. White, Mountain View, N. H 40

Mr. S. M. May hew. West Tisbury, Mass 40

Mr. Moses Underwood, Waltham 41

Mr. Ira E. White, Melrose Highlands 60

Dr. Edward M. Skinner, Newton Centre 40

Mr. B. L. Alley, Danvers 40

Hon. Aaron Low, Hingham 50

Dr. J. L. Simonds, Dorchester 50

Mr. Andrew Able, Boston . -. 50

Mr. D. Tuttle, Saxonville 45

Mr. Thomas Brassel, South Weymouth 45

Mr. E. H. Stoddard, E. Brookfield 40

Mr. John Chisholm, Round Lake, N. Y 40

Mr. J. M. Conant, Maynard 40

Mr. John D. Flagg, Roxbury 65

Mr. Samuel A. Thompson, Weymouth Heights 55

Mr. James Webb, Cotuit 45

Mr. Patrick Daly, Holbrook 40

Mr. Samuel Tufts, Woburn 60

Major Stephen Cabot, Andover, Me 52

Mr. H. A. Turner, Norwell 50

Mr. E. S. Tappaii, Newburyport 50

Mr. H. A. Ball, Newton 45

Mr. I. D. Edgerly, Newmarket, N. H 40

Mr. N. E. Proctor, Wenham 30

Mr. Abijah Thompson, Winchester 55

Mr. Dudley Bradstreet, Topsfield 52

Mr. Warren Johnson, Winchester 50

Mr. F. B. Pratt, Weymouth 50

Mr. Michael Fallon, Roxbury 49

Mr. J. V. Jackman, Marlboro 52

Mr. Joseph H. French, Hingham Centre 45

Mr. Horace Eaton, Cambridge 42

Mr. N. Tarr, Ashmont 40

Mr. George W. Jameson, East Lexington 40

Mr. J. Franklin Fuller, Boston 36

Mr. A. J. Chase, Sebec Station, Me ,70

Mr. J. O. Crooker, Norway, Me 40

Mr. Charles D. Hutchinson, Pepperell, Mass 50

Mr. Ira B. Gardner, Patten, Me 40

Mr. W. W. Blossom, Hudson, Mass 41

Mr. M. R. Newcomb, Damariscotta Mills, Me 54

PLEASE NOTICE. — We will esteem it a special favor if parties who have traded with us for forty years and upwards will advise us of the fact, with particulars as to length of time of their dealing with us, and of any features of interest that may be connected with the same during this long period of years. One cannot but agree that when a silvery-haired customer remarks to us, as is not infrequently the case, ‘T have traded with this house, father, son and grandsons,” 40, 50 or even 60 years, as the case may be, the relation between us is a little more than that of rnere buyer and seller, and that it is not surprising we feel it to be so.

GOLDEN

ROLL

OF

HONOR

1915

N. B. CONANT, Esq. Littleton, Mass. Customer for forty-five yeai's

J. A. GOVE, Esq. East Harpswell, Maine Ciistoyner for foiiy-five years

H. K. WEBSTER, Esq. Lawrence, Mass. Customer for forty-five years

New Group

Friends

Hon. MATTHEW H. CUSHING Middleboro, Mass. Cuslovier for fifty years

JOHN QUINCY ADAMS FIELD, Esq. Quincy. Mass.

Customer for over fifty years

I NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES I

IN 1

FLOWER SEEDS AND BULBS I

Single Japanese Aster

1 14- Sweet Alyssiam

‘‘LUac Queon^’

Distinct new variety of the annual Sweet Alyssum with pure lilac flowers. The plants are c f dwarf, compact, upright growth and resemble when in full bloom a tiny Candytuft. Equally as useful for carpet-bedding or ribboning as the other white flowering dwarf varieties. Per pkt. 25 cts.

Single Japanese Aster

A new sort, reminding one of the single blooming Japanese Chrysanthemum ; flowers in two colors, white and delicate rose, both having yellow central disks, encircled by long quilled petals, giving the bloom an unusually graceful and uncommon aspect. Plants make a large number of strong side stalks, right from the base of the main stem, making it a good sort for cut flowers, or for a late summer bedding variety.

263. White, pkt. 25 cts.

264. Delicate rose, pkt. 25 cts.

287. Aster, Giant White Empress

This excellent variety is of very strong and sturdy growth. The flowers are of the purest white and very double, measuring five to six inches across. Per pkt. 25 cts.

286. Aster, Maiden^s Blush

A beautiful, extra large, light salmon pink, of branching habit; very free flowering. Per pkt. 25 cts.

474 Begonia HyhrUa Penduia

One of the new drooping tuberous rooted Begonias ; may be used in the same way as the Ivy Leaved Geranium. The pretty hanging shoots are tightly covered with strangely formed, loosely double flowers, giving a very striking effect when used in hanging baskets ; is of rapid growth ; grows well either in a half shaded or wholly shaded place, but plenty of air is required. The flower petals are very long and narrow, somewhat turned and waved, giving the flower a pleasing effect ; range in color from light rose to carmine, and sometimes a salmon shade. Pkt. 25 cts.

Aster, riaiden’s Blush

884. Galliopsis Compacta

Fire King

The flowers are of a deep bright scarlet. It is very free flowering, the plant being a mass of blooms. As many as 700 blooms have been counted on one plant. 18 in. high. Pkt. 25 cts.

649. Gelosia Pyramidalis, Golden Yellow

After long and careful selection we are now able to offer to our customers this new variety. It has a dwarf and compact habit, breaking naturally to its pyramidal form, which makes it very effective for either bedding purposes or pot culture, and is a mass of beautiful golden yellow from midsummer until frost. Pkt. 25 cts.

Brack’s Celosia, Qolden Yellow.

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Aster “New Rochester'

Aster Autumn Glory

Color, pure shell pink and similar to Semples pink, except that it has a better and more substantial flower. The plant itself is larger and stronger than the Semples variety. Autumn Glory will bloom after other late Asters and before the early Chrysanthemums are ready. The flowers hold their shape and color for a remarkably long time, making it a most desirable sort for general cultivation, flowering as it does at a time when good flowers are extremely scarce. Price 25 cts. Pkt.; 2 Pkts.

40 cts.

Aster Vickis Perfection ''

This is a great improvement on the mid-season varieties, flowers are exquisite in form and the plants are taller than those of the late upright branching. Average diameter of the blossom fully four inches. Plants are extremely vigorous with unusually broad dark green leaves and stout stems. They carry about twelve large double flowers on long stems free from side branches. When they are in full bloom the flower is strongly whorled with the outer row of petals straight ; producing a charming effect, which is quite distinct from any other Upright Asters.

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Aster ^‘New Rochester

The new varieties of this type are more double and more Chrysanthemum-like than those of the original Lavender Pink Rochester. The long, narrow petals fall over one another in a charming cascade of color, forming a wonderful shaggy mass that cannot be equalled for richness of effect.

Lavender Rochester. A beautiful shade of clear, light laven- der. Pkt. 20 cts. 3 Pkts. 50 cts.

Purple Rochester. Rich shade of deep purple. Pkt. 20 cts. 3 Pkts. 50 cts.

Aster New Triumph Comet

A magnificent new class of mid-season Asters with extra long stems and large fluffy full double flowers of the finest type. The introducer considers this variety a very great improvement on the Astermum both in size and quality.

Pure White Shell Pink Lavender Pink Lavender Rose Purple

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650. Geiosia PyramMa/is, Crimson Plumow

This Celosia is the result of many years of careful selection, and as the name implies is of perfect form. Is a beautiful crimson with a liitle tinge of orange, is very pleasing and easily grown and is very effective either in the garden or in pots for Winter blooming. Its height is about 2 feet. If sown in April will bloom all season until frost. Tkt. 25 cts.

1581. Cardinal Climber

(l/tomea Hybrida)m

Considered the most beautiful and distinct type of annual climber introduced in many years. It is the result of a cross between Ipomea Quamoclit and Ipomea Coccinea. Strong and rapid grower, attaining the height of 30 feet or more with attractive foliage coveced with a blaze of bright cardinal red flowers from July till frost, which are i inches in diameter, borne in clusters of 7 or 8. It delights in a warm sunny loca- tion and good soil. Sow seed indoors in April and transplant outdoors when danger from frost is past, or sow seed outdoors about May 15th where plants are wanted to bloom. Pkt. 25 cts.

1109. Dimorphotheca Aurantiaca Hybrida FL PI,

This is a semi-double and double flowering variety. The colorings of this new variety are rich and varied, those of the single sorts ranging from white to light and dark yellow, and from rose to orange, producing about 60% double flowers. Pkt. 25 cts.

744 Chrysanthemum

New Single Hybrids,

With the introduction of this hybrid, we have a new race which, with the most simple practice begins to flower in Juiy, without any special treatment. The sowing should take place in February or March, transplanting as soon as they are strong enough and the weather will permit. The grower will find all possible shades amongst these hybrids. The plants resemble very much the Marguerite. We are sure this variety will be very popular with every gardener and amateur ; they are of high value and strongly recommended. Pkt. 25 cts.

Chrysa theirutr. New Single Hybrids.

Delphinium “Azure F-'airy”

803. Glarkia^ “Queen Mary,^^

This is a lovely Rose Carmine flower, double, free flowering, the brightest color of any Clarkia yet produced and very much admired at the recent International Horticultural Exhibition in England. Annual. Pkt. 25 cts.

804. Clarkia^ “Orange King,^^

Color very bright orange, even brighter than Vesuvius, introduced a few years ago ; flowers are very double, plant grows to a height of about 2 ft. Will make useful plants for pot culture, for conservatory work or for open ground. Annual Pkt. 25 cts.

866. Cosmos,

Breck^s New Early Giant,

This wonderful New Cosmos makes a bushy plant and grows 4 to 5 feet high. It begins to bloom about the middle of July and bears large flowers 4 inches or more in diameter. The color ranges from pure white to very deep pink. The foliage is the same as the Late Flowering. Seed should be sown in house or hotbed but can also be sown outdoors in early May. Pkt. 50 cts.

998. Delphinium, ** Azure Fairy,

This is a variety which is the result of several years of care- ful selection ; will be found a useful addition to the annual class of plants. The'plants grow to a height of about 12 inches, and are covered with a profusion of Cambridge Blue flowers, which resemble the variety blue Butterfly in habit ; have been very much admired in the recent International Show in England. Pkt. 25 cts.

1093. Digitalis Pure Yellow,

Grows like the other varieties, 4 to 5 feet tall, and has the most beautiful clear yellow flowers. A great acquisition to the Digitalis family. Pkt. 25 cts.

1390. Gypsophiia Paniculata fi. Pi,

Seeds offered of this variety produce about 70% double flowering plants, and if the same are sown in January or Eebru- ary, and the seedling transplanted about the middle of April a bright display of bloom can be expected in Autumn. Of course, the effect of an immense quantity of white will be obtained the next year. This is a rare addition to the hardy Perennial and is highly recommended. Pkt. 25 cts.

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1252. Gaillariiiam

Brock^s Exhibition Strain

This is an exceedingly showy and effective strain of perennial Gaillardia, producing large handsome flowers of various colors including clear golden yellow, brilliant crimson, edged gold and others banded with gold. Pkt. 25 cts.

1614. Lavatera Spiendens Sunsetm^^

For some years a well-known firm of seed growers in England have been working to improve the Mallows and Lavatera. They have succeeded in introducing several very beautiful varieties. We consider Lavatera Sunset the best of the lot, plant growing to a height of from 2 to 234 feet. An annual; flowers deep rosy crimson, making a most compact and effective bedding plant ; also used by many as a cut flower, holding its color and form well for some time after cutting. A great favorite with all flower lovers who have given it a good trial. We hope it will find a place in every flower garden. Pkt. 25 cts.

1991 Mignonette

Breck^s PHde of the Market

This year we have secured what we believe is the best strain of forcing Mignonette ever developed. The seed we offer is grown under glass, and will produce enormous spikes of reddish- green, deliciously fragrant flowers. Pkt. 50 cts.

2104. Nigeiia, Miss JekyiL

Pure white. This is quite a contrast to the sky blue of the original variety. A valuable flower for decorative purposes. Pkt. 25 cts.

2304. Pentstemon

Breck^s Annuai Hybridsm

This is a great improvement on the older varieties. The large Gloxinia-like blooms vary from pure white, crimson, pink, rose to mauve and purple, including many which are edged with a fine contrasting color. Pkt. 25 cts.

2339- Petunia HybHda Superbissima *‘Nana.^^

A variety of Petunia growing about 15 inches high and in a compact form. Flowers large and substantial, with wonderful rich and varied colorings and markings. Highly desirable. Pkt. 25 cts.

Lavatera “Splendens Sunset.”

2483. PHmuia FimbHata Giant m

Mauve Queeum

Delicate Mauve, the edge of the petals slightly deeper, with rich green foliage and red stems. The eye of the flower is a greenish yellow, well defined. A strong grower and very free flowering. Pkt. 50 cts.

2496. PHmuia FimbHata Giant m Queen Alexandram

This is the largest Giant White Primula ever raised. It pro- duces blooms 234 inches across. Petals are very solid and erect ; robust foliage with red stems. Very strongly recommended. Pkt. 50 cts.

2493. PHmuia FimbHata Giant m Queen Marym

This is a variety that will be a decided acquisition to the already fine list of Primulas now on the market. Its color is a lovely shade of rose-pink of the finest Giant form. Petals large and of great substance; erect and free flowering. Pkt. 50 cts.

2485 . PHmuia Maiaceidesm

This variety originated in China and resembles P. Forbesii, but is a great deal larger, the flowers measuring three-fourths of an inch across are borne on stems which are graceful and strong. They are a beautiful light lilac in color, and if grown under glass can be flowered in five months from sowing. Pkt. 25 cts.

2484. PHmuia Maiacoides Aibam

This new variety, like Maiacoides, is of free growth, produces white flowers equally as handsome as the lilac type, and will doubtless achieve a similar share of popular favor. If sown in January and February they will bloom in June and July; for Winter blooming sow in July and August. Pkt. 50 cts.

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Myosotis Hybrida Argentina.

2082. Myosotis Hybrids Argentinam

This is a good seedling, obtained from the excellent Ruth Fisher variety, which is so well known at the present time. It is a remarkable variety for pot culture, being very compact in habit with robust dark green foliage, showing a multitude of white blossoms over half an inch across, which are not found in any other variety of Forget-me-nots. Pkt. 25 cts.

2487. Primula Maiacoides Roseam

This variety combines splendidly with the white sort. Plants can be grown to produce an abundance of bloom during the months of February and March ; the season of the year in which they are most desired for the conservatory and house decoration. Flowers vary in color from light rose to brightest carmine. Pkt. 50 cts.

2524. Primula Obconica Multiflora Compactam

It is not necessary to say a great deal for Obconica primroses, as their richness of color and form is increasing from year to year. This variety. Multiflora Compacta, grows compact, and excels with an abundance of flowers, which surpasses any other variety of this type. Its large delicate pink flowers show up to advantage against beautiful foliage, which adds to its charm. Pkt. 50 cts.

2525. Primula Obconica Fimbriaia Oculatam

The large, regular and profusely fringed flowers of this new Primula are decidedly beautiful and will prove a favorite with all lovers of Primulas. The flowers are quite distinct from other varieties of the Primula family, bearing bright yellowish-brown eye on a lilac-pink ground ; the plants grow regularly and bring forth a profusion of well developed blossoms ; a splendid mar- ket variety, and especially recommended for decoration. Pkt. 50 cts.

2543- Primula Obconica

Grandm Fimbm Oomptm Hybm

Charming new hybrids in the various shades of lilac, rose to crimson. The plants are of dwarf, compact habit exceedingly free and large flowering, beautifully fringed, and make a highly recommendable plant for ornamental purposes. Pkt. 50 cts.

2657. Salvia Bouquet Rosom

Deep shade of old rose. Plants of medium height. A wel- come addition to this popular class of bedding plants. Pkt. 25 cts.

Primula Pimbriata Giant Mauve Queen

2733 Schizanthus

Excclsioi*

A mammoth-flowered strain of Wisetonensis, with markings and colorings such as are found in fancy Pelargoniums. The flowers have white, buff, or rose ground colors. Unsurpassed for winter greenhouse culture. Pkt. 50 cts.

2734. Sebizanthusm

BHda! Veilm

Grows about 16 inches high and very compactly formed; is entirely covered with glistening, snowy white flowers, which present a striking contrast to the bright green laciniated foliage. As potted plants these cannot be over estimated, and will surely please the growers with their handsome appearance. Pkt. 25 cts.

1425- Sunflower

Miniature Golden Fleece

The Cactus shaped flowers are of a clear golden yellow with a dark centre, long stems, excellent for cutting. The height of the plant is 3 to 334 ft- Pkt. 25 cts.

2999. Tithonia Speciosa Vermilion (Heliantha Speciosam)

A fine plant for the border or massed effects, flowering con- tinuously for a long period. Flowers Vermilion, about 5 inches in diameter, under petals bright yellow. Pkts. 25 cts.

3198. Verbena Hybrida, Oompactam Salmon Queenm

After careful experiments we have at last been successful in raising this strikingly beautiful novelty. The plant is dwarf and compact and literally smothered with salmon-colored flowers. For borders and low groups, this variety is unsurpassed. Pkt. 25 cts.

Pansy

World’s Record

New Early Giant Flowering. This strain of Pansy is the finest that has ever been offered. (The seed was saved by a specialist in Europe.)

3242. Ice King. Silver white, dark blue eye. Pkt. 25 cts. 3244. Celestial Queen. True heavenly blue. Pkt. 25 cts. 3246. March Beauty. Velvety blue. Pkt. 25 cts.

3248. Winter Sun. Golden yellow, dark eye. Pkt. 25 cts.

3249. World’s Record. Choice mixture. Pkt. 25 cts.

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GLADIOLI

Choice New Varieties

The increased interest now taken in Gladioli has re- sulted in the introduction of greatly improved forms and most charming combinations of color which has rendered them extremely valuable for exhibition. They last a long time cut.

See General list of Gladioli on page 96.

Gladioli Alaska

Lilian Morrissey. Bright rich crimson. Spike straight and tall with flowers of medium size. 25c each; $2.50 doz.

Monadnock. The buds are a rich apricot. The flower in full bloom is a pleasing shade of creamy pink. 10c each; $1.00 doz.

Mrs. F. M. Lupton. A clear light rose, large, wide-spread- ing flower and long perfect spike. 50c each; $5.00 per doz.

Mrs. Frank Pendleton, Jr. A fine new variety, producing large, well expanded flowers of an exquisite shade of salmon-pink, heavily blotched with red in the throat. 50c each; $3.50 doz.

Mrs. Malcolm Mackay. Cherry red with a patch of white on the lower petals. Very effective and fine for cutting. 25c each; $2.50 doz.

Norma Dee Childs. Large flowers and spike, color white, penciled with rose, sulphur-yellow throat. $1.00 each; $10.00 doz.

Panama. Seedling of America. Spike long, color deeper pink than America; admired by all who have seen it in flower. $7.00 per doz.; $50.00 per 100.

Premiere. Creamy white suffused with soft crimson; the lower petals bear a crimson blotch. Very early bloomer. 10c each; $1.00 doz.

Spring Song. Pale primrose yellow; suffused with soft rosy pink lower petals with blotch of canary yellow. One of the most beautiful of the new varieties. 10c each; $1.00 doz.

Wachusetts. Pale apricot suffused with soft pink throat and lower petals penciled with a deeper tint of pink. 10c each; $1.00 doz.

Begonias — Winter-Flowering

Every spring we import these handsome plants from England and each year the demand for them is greater. For the conservatory or greenhouse they are unsurpassed. All who saw the plants of this type at the 1914 Chrysan- themum Show in Horticultural Hall, could not help but admire them, especially the three specimens of Mrs. Heal exhibited by Mr. W. Downes, gardener to E. S. Webster, Esq., Chestnut Hill, Mass. Although growing in 8-inch pots these notable plants were about two feet in height and fully eighteen inches through, each one having over two hundred flowers and opening buds. Upon request we will be glad to furnish special culture directions.

Mrs. Heal each $1.50

Apricot “ 2.00

The Gem “ 2.00

Winter Cheer “ 1.50

Elatior “ 1.50

Plants ready for delivery about April 1st.

Alaska. The new and finest white Childsi variety, pure white and long spike of large flowers. $7.00 per doz.; $50.00 per 100.

Clarice. Soft rose pink flaked with a deeper tint. Flowers large, four or five open at one time. Spike straight and strong. 25c each; 2.50 doz.

Daisy Rand. Soft rose pink splashed with a darker tone. The lower petals have a blotch of buff. A most beauti- ful variety. 25c each; $2.50 doz.

Fire King. A splendid cut flower, color intense scarlet, large and well opened. 50c each; $5.00 per doz.

Giant Lavender. Deep lavender shading to a paler tint. Lower petals primrose yellow with pencilling of laven- der. It is a very beautiful and refined variety. 25c each; $2.50 doz.

Jessie Palmer. Pure snow white relieved by a patch of glistening carmine. Flowers of medium size and grace- ful form. 25c each; $2.50 doz.

Begonia, Mrs. Heal

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Alfred Watkins

NOVELTIES AND NEW VARIETIES

of Giant Spencer Sweet Peas

Three Pkt. Pkts.

4001. Alfred Watkins (1915). A pure clear lavender. When this hecomes dis- tributed we are sure it will supersede all other pale lavenders, as it has size

to recommend it

4009., Dobbies Frilled (1915). Pink. This is one of the most charming Sweet Peas ever raised. It is a duplex form of Countess Spencer at its best. A dis- tinct novelty which will amply repay a

little extra care

4016. Harmony (1915). Deep lemon ground color, suffused with lavender and pink. A refined strong growing variety, very free bloomer. A very distinct variety.

4046. Norvic (1915). This is one of the largest

and best strains of White Spencer yet introduced. The blooms are very large and well waved

4047. Orangeman (1915). Rich deep orange,

of true Spencer form, beautifully waved. Fine for exhibition

4051. Rebert Sydenham (1915). Is the most

striking novelty which has been intro- duced for many years; in color a rich glowing orange self, the wings and standard of the same shade

4052. Royal Purple (1915). The color of this

charming variety is a fine Royal Pur»- ple and beautifully waved. It is abso- lutely distinct

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4059. Veiled Bride (1915). White, daintily ,

flaked and marbled soft rose pink, the Three coloring extending over both standard Pkt. Pkts.

and wings I .25 .60

4000. Agricola. Blush-suffused rosy lilac....* .25 .60

4003. Avalanche. White, of good form 25 .60

4005. Cambridge Blue (New). Pale blue,

tinted lavender 25 .60

4008. Cerise Spencer. A very beautiful color ’

and form 25 .60

4010. Duplex Spencer. Deep, rich pink, mostly

with double standards 25 .60

4011. Dobbies Cream. We consider this the

very best deep cream or primrose col- ored variety; nicely waved, an abun- dance of four-bloom sprays and most

floriferous 25 .60

4013. Duplex Crimson King. Duplex from

King Edward Spencer 25 .60

4015. Empress Eugenie. A very charming flower; color, delicate tone of light grey, flaked with light lavender; a vigorous grower and very free bloom- er, showing a large proportion of four-

flowered sprays 25 .60

4018. Illuminator. A variety of great beauty;

a distinct new color; flowers well ’

placed, upon long stout stems; color of flower ranges from salmon-orange,

through rich bright cerise pink 25 .60

4023. King White. Sometimes known as “The Perfect” White Spencer, superior in size, form and substance to all other

white sorts; of vigorous growth, giving a large proportion of four-flowered !

sprays, beautifully waved 25 .60

4035. Mauve Queen. A fine lilac-mauve 25 .60

4040. ^ Mrs. Cuthbertson. Standard bright pink,

wings white 25 .60

4043. Mrs. E. Noakes. Fine lavender of Spen- cer form 25 .60

4050. Red Chief. Rich reddish, maroon-

waved 25 .60

4053. Scarlet Emperor (New). Large, rich

scarlet 25 .60

4058. Stirling Stent. Pretty salmon waved ... .25 .60

4060. Wedgewood. Flowers of good size, and a fine shade of Wedgewood blue; wings well waved; very free flowering; considered by Sweet Pea experts to be the very finest blue variety yet intro- duced 25 .60

Begonias — New and Uncommon Varieties

Begonia Double Frilled. In separate colors, white, rose, orange, salmon, pink, yellow and dark red. 10c each; 81.00 per dox.

Begonia Count Zeppelin. Intense scarlet, 8 to 10 inches in height, with full double flowers 114 inches across. Blossoms from July until frost. 20c each; 82.00 per doz. Begonia Lafayette. Brilliant scarlet, with size and habit same as Count Zeppelin. 20c each; 82.00 per doz. Begonia Marmorata (Striped and Flaked). Good form and free flowering. Single Flowered, 10c each, 81.00 per doz.; Double Flowered, 15c each, 81-50 per doz.

Begonia Crispa Fimbriata. Beautifully formed and fim- briated flowers in many different shades. Single, 10c each, 81.00 per doz.; Double, 15c each, 81.50 per doz.

DAHLIA, SWEET BRIAR

A most beautiful Cactus Dahlia. Blooms are a clear rose color, and are borne on long stems, blooming very freely. A great acquisition to the Dahlia Family. Plants only 50c each.

1915

Novelties and Vegetable Seeds

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Breck’s Crackerjack Wax Bush Beans

Breck’s Crackerjack Wax Bush Beans

For about ten years this Bean of great merit has been a money-maker for market gardeners in the West. We feel confident that when the variety becomes generally known its merits will make it a leader on New England markets. It is a profuse bearer and the beans ship remarkably well. The plants are strong and erect, bearing bunches of pods well above the ground. The pods, which ripen fully as early as those of Wardwell’s Kidney Wax, resemble them in shape, but are rounder and more fleshy ; they are of a handsome, bright, golden yellow peculiar to the variety. The beans are yellow.

Pkg. 15 cts., pt. 25 cts., qt. 45 cts., pk. $2.75.

COPENHAGEN MARKET CABBAGE

The only large, round-headed Cabbage which is really early ; it matures positively as soon as Charles- ton Wakefield. The short-stemmed, compact, yet vigorous plants, 'have few outer leaves and may be grown close together, insuring very large yields. Heads of this variety are unusually solid, often weighing ten pounds each ; they mature all at the same time and are of excellent quality. Commercial and private growers alike agree that in its class Copenhagen Market Cabbage is supreme.

Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., ^ lb. $1.75, lb. ^6.00.

We issue the following publications and will gladly mail any of them free on application: Annual Catalog and

Gardener’s Guide, published in January; Holland Bulbs and Plants, published in September ; Lawns in the Making (7th edition); Success with House Plants; Point! for Poultry Raisers; Catalog of Agricultural Hardware, Imple- ments, Machines and Woodenware; Illustrated Catalog of Farms and Country Places; Nursery Catalog.

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BRECK^S TEWKSBURY DWARF

HORTICULTURAL BUSH BEANS

Due to the unusual beauty and size of its pods, this variety brings consistently higher prices than any other Horticultural Bean sold on the Boston Market. When ready to pick, the yellowish surfaces of the pods are beautifully marbled and splashed with bright crimson. The vines bear great numbers of long pods, inclined to curve slightly, generally containing six beans each, although seven are not unusual. Until they have attained full size the pods are comparatively dull and inconspicuous, the color intensifying rapidly as maturity is reached. It is characteristic of the vines to throw out tendrils like those of pole beans, but the plants are distinctly dwarf and upright, display- ing no tendency to climb or sprawl over the ground. The variety was developed by Mr. French, of Tewksbury, Mass., some years ago ; since then its growth has been confined to certain localities in the neighborhood of Boston. It is the leader of the Horticultural Bush Beans and may be distinguished easily from other varieties. In the cut at the top of the page a single plant is shown ; the pods at the left are actual size. Our seed stock, which is of the original strain and true to type, is grown expressly for us by one of the most experienced bean specialists in this State. Price, pt. 25 cts., qt. 45 cts., pk. $2.50.

East Woburn, Mass.

Jos. Breck & Sons, June 25, 1914.

Boston, Mass.

Gentlemen : ‘

I have traded at your house for the past twenty- three years and could never find the slightest reason for complaint.

(Signed) Mrs. L. Trudeau.

Mt. Vernon, N. H.

Jos. Breck & Sons, Jan. 28, 1914.

Boston, Mass.

Gentlemen :

Having dealt with your firm for a good many years, and goods being always satisfactory, shall want some in your line this spring.

(Signed) W. B. Smith.

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Breck^s Round Pod Bountiful Wax Bush Beans

This variety was introduced by us in the spring of 1913, and neither that season nor last year was our stock large enough to meet the demand for seed. In our trial grounds at Lexington, where it has been tested com- paratively with the best wax beans, Bountiful Wax has demonstrated all the characteristics claimed for it originally. Customers who grew the beans last year speak most enthusiastically of its exceptional earliness, fine quality and stringlessness in all stages of develop- ment. The light golden yellow pods grow from 6 to 7 inches in length. We have been able to secure a very fine stock this year, enabling us to sell the beans at the same price as other early varieties. Pkg. 15 cts., pt. 30 cts., qt. 50 cts., pk. $3.50.

Breck’s Round Pod Bountiful Wax Beans

Barker^s Strain Edmand^s Blood Beet

A superior strain of Edmand’s Blood Beet ; uniform in size and of splendid shape and color. Its flesh, which is usually tender and free from any stringy or woody characteristics, is of a deep crimson ringed or marked in a beautiful manner, making it most attractive when sliced for the table. In the latitude of Boston this strain may be sown as late as July 20th with good results.

Customers wishing a finely-flavored, early beet should include some of this seed in their order. Pkg. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., % lb. 60 cts., lb. $2.00.

Breck^s Market Garden Danvers Haif^Long Carrot

Our market garden seed is the choicest stock from a most carefully developed strain of this popular variety. The rich, deep-orange roots, averaging from six to eight inches in length, taper gradually to a blunt point and are exceptionally smooth and handsome ; their crisp, tender flesh is of fine flavor. Being of medium length, the roots are easy to dig. This variety adapts itself readily to all types of soil and is enormously productive. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., lb. 60 cts., lb. $2.00.

Breck^s

Arlington Grown Croshy^s Egyptian Beet

An extremely early, special strain of this well-known variety. The roots are smooth and very uniform in shape and color ; their sweet, fine-flavored flesh is unusually tender. For market-gardening purposes our strain is most desirable. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., 34 lb. 75 cts., lb. $2.50.

The Fordhook Bush Lima Bean

The most valuable variety for market-gardening purposes on account of its earliness, productivity and the high quality of its beans. Both the pods and beans resemble those of Dreer’s Bush Lima, of which Fordhook is an improved form, but are much larger and several days earlier. The strong, bushy plants are distinctly upright, bearing their clusters of four or more pods on the main and lateral branches well above the soil. When cooked the green beans are tender, sweet and juicy. Pkt. 10 cts., pt. 35 cts., qt. 60 cts., pk. $4.00.

Arlington Grown Crosby’s Egyptian Beet

Siudstrup Barres

(Giant Mange! Wu/*seel)

A long, reddish-yellow root which grows more above ground than the well-known Mammoth Long Red Mangel, and is very easy to harvest. Siudstrup has been awarded highest honors by the Danish Government on several occasions. It exceeds all other varieties in feeding value and weight of yield. The seed we offer is grown in Denmark. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 34 lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts.

Where orders are accompanied by cash WE DELIVER FREE to any Post Office, Railroad, Express Office or Freight Station at our expense, except where otherwise noted : —

Vegetable and Flower Seeds at the package, ounce, If pound, % pound and 1 pound prices.

Bulbs at the single and dozen rates.

Books and other publications.

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Harvesting Mondamin Corn on World’s End Farm

Breck^s Mondamin Corn

This is a variety particularly adapted to New England conditions, since it will ripen in an average season within loo days after planting. Although we have offered Breck’s Mondamin Corn for some eight years, the demand for seed far exceeds the supply.

Breck’s Mondamin is an eight-rowed yellow flint Corn. The kernels are large, and the ears, many of which reach a length of 15 inches, are filled to the very tips. The stalks are firm and solid, averaging about nine feet in height. It has been definitely established that this Corn, which produces 18 to 20 tons of fodder per acre, yields greater food value than some of the mammoth dent varieties which produce 25 to 28 tons per acre. This greater concentration of nutriment is an important factor in maintaining the efficiency of the silo.

This year’s unusually fine seed stock has been grOwn for us under the direct supervision of Mr. C. R. Goodhue, Supt. of World’s End Farm, Hingham, Mass.

Qt. 25 cts., Pk. $1.25, Bu. $4.00.

Early Hampshire Sweet Corn

This very early, large-eared, small-kerneled Sweet Corn has proved its value, especially to the market gardener. It is ready for use before Early Crosby, and usually reaches the market when the demand for Sweet Corn is very active.

Early Hampshire grows to an average height of five feet ; each stalk bears two and often three ears, which are long and well-filled with small, pure white kernels.

Pt. 20 cts., Qt. 30 cts., Pk. $2.00.

Jos. Breck & Sons, Bowdoinham, Maine.

Boston, Mass.

Gentlemen :

I write to tell you of the result of my Early Hampshire Sweet Corn. I planted in drills 3 feet apart and kernels 3 inches apart. I got a 20 ct. package planted June 12th, and had full ears as soon as the earliest corn was put on the market in the stores, but I did not sell any. I let the first full ears mature, and I gave away quite a number for the table. I got 78 ears from two-ear stalks for seed and 362 ears from single ear stalks, and about two bushels of ears for table use. I put the rule on one ear, and two kernels measured IM, inches across the two. I think that is hard to beat-

(Signed) Clarence G. Penney.

Lebanon, N. Y.

Jos. Breck & Sons, Feb. 11. 1914.

Boston, Mass.

Gentlemen :

I have had some years' experience with your Mondamin Corn and am very favorably impressed with it.

(Signed) L. R. Weld.

For free delivery offers and general instructions regarding orders and shipments see third page of cover.

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Break’s Double Green Crested Parsley

Brooke's Double Green Crested Parsley

Considered by all who have given it a trial the finest strain of Curled Parsley ever introduced. More compact than Champ- ion Moss-Curled; of vigorous, even growth with large, dark green leaves. Our seed stock is from especially selected plants raised exclusively for us by one of the best growers in Massachusetts.

Pkts. only 25 cts. each.

The Record Pea

An extra early, large-podded, wrinkled variety, especially valuable for market gardeners because the peas remain in good condition a long time after picking. It is fully as prolific as the popular Gradus and matures several days earlier. The vines, which are somewhat dwarfer and stouter than those of Gradus, bear uniformly large pods from 4 to 5 inches in length, nearly round and well filled with handsome wrinkled peas of exceptionally fine flavor.

10 cts. Pkt. 25 cts. Pint. 40 cts. qt. $2.75 pk.

Perkinsville, Vt., Oct, 6, 1914.

Joseph Breck & Sons,

Boston, Mass- Gentlemen ;

The seeds you sent us last spring have turned out a fine garden.

(Signed) Mrs. P. B. Cudworth.

Breck^s Yellow Globe Danvers Onion

Our seed of this most popular variety is home grown from a strain developed to the highest state of perfection by continued selection and infinite care. The large, solid bulbs have thin, coppery-yellow skins and are uniformly globular with slightly flattened bottoms and small necks. Their fine-flavored white flesh is crisp and mild. The superior keeping qualities and productiveness of Breck’s Yellow Globe Strain have made it famous among the leading onion growers of New England.

10 cts. Pkt. 30 cts. oz. $1.00 141b. $3.00 per lb.

Sudan Grass

A New Annual Forage Crop

Sudan grass is a drought-resistant hay crop of great merit. In dry sections it yields more forage than Millet; the hay which is relished by stock of all kinds is of better quality than Millet hay. As a result of extensive tests in Texas and other states the Department of Agriculture reports that Sudan Grass will be extremel;y valuable in arid regions which have no other satis- factory hay crops. After the ground has become warm, seed may be sown broadcast at the rate of from 16 to 24 lbs. per acre; if planted in drills 18 to 24 inches apart from 4 to 6 lbs. per acre will be sufficient.

50 cts. lb. $48.00 per 100 lbs.

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Nitrogen-Gatherinff Bacteria for Clovers, Alfalfa, Beans, and Other Legumes

HOW TO ENRICH YOUR LAND AND KEEP IT RICH

THE LATEST METHOD OF SCIENTIFIC FARMING

What Farmogerm Will Do:

Unless the soil is very acid or wet, Farmogerm will:

1 . Increase the yield and qual- ity of legume crops, give quicker growth and earlier maturity.

2. Increase the food values of legumes.

3. Make legumes grow in new localities where they cannot otherwise be grown success- fully. ,

4. Supply nitrates to other crops growing with the Inocu- lated legume crop.

5. Enrich the soil for future crops, thereby increasing the permanent value of the farm. Better crops, better soil, less fertilizer, less labor.

Nitrate sacks or nodules on bean roots, result of Farmogerm Inocultatlon

To Insure a Stand — Increase the Yield — Build up Your Soil —

ALWAYS INOCULATE

CLOVERS, ALFALFA, PEAS, BEANS, VETCH, FIELD PEAS, SOJA BEANS, COW PEAS, ETC.

WITH

FARMOGERM

Easily applied — just sprinkle the seed before planting.

An eminent authority states :

“ I would as soon think of pre- paring an alfalfa field without seed as to sow the seed with- out inoculation.”

(See Farmers’ Bulletin No. 257 U. S. Dept, of Agriculture.)

PEAS, BEANS, SWEET PEAS

yield earlier, longer and better when treated with Farmogerm. Farmogerm is endorsed by farmers. Federal and State Agricultural Departments and private estates. It is delivered to you in bottles ready for use — you can inoculate the seed for ten acres in ten minutes. Order our composite culture No. 5, for garden beans, peas and sweet peas.

See That Air Tube ?

It supplies fresh nitrogen, without which the cul- tures will not live. When put up in sealed bottles they soon lose their vitality, becoming Inactive. Farmogerm is guaranteed to retain its original vitality for years, and is the only preparation of Its kind that is not sealed.

COST OF FARMOGERM

Extra Farm Size 100 Acres $135.00

Farm Size 50 Acres 75.00

Small Farm Size 5 Acres 9.00

Trial Farm Size 1 Acre 2.00

Garden Size % Acre .50

In ordering always state what you want to inocu- late. Ask for booklet giving full particulars. Remem- ber Farmogerm is guaranteed by the manufacturers to produce results.

Complete Outfit for Testing Seeds and Soil

Every Farmer should have one. Price $2.00 set.

Delivered any New England point by Parcel Post, 10 cents additional.

HIGH GRADE

DIS.ILV.IS. O VEGETABLE SEEDS

This is our ninety-second annual catalog. We believe our knowledge and reputation acquired during all

these years is of value. Through integrity and experience we have built up a business which stands second to none in reliability, and which is exceeded in volume by that of only one or two concerns in this country. The Golden Roll of Honor attests our ability to serve the gardening and farming public satisfactorily, else we would not be privileged to retain these gentlemen as customers for so many decades. Although our Catalog has undergone a complete metamorphosis this year, and bears slight resemblance to its predecessors, we assure those to whom it comes that our policy remains unchanged; we do business in the good old-fashioned way, giving the best service and selling only goods of the highest quality at fair prices. If you have never dealt with us, surely some of your neighbors can tell you about our goods. If you desire “ the best *’ send us a trial order ; one small transaction will convince you.

NOTICE — We give no warranty, express or implied, as to description, quality, productiveness or any other matter of any Nursery Stock, Seeds, Bulbs or plants we sell, and will not be in any way responsible for the crop. If the purchaser does not accept these goods on these terms, he must return them at once, and all payments therefor will be refunded. JOSEPH BRECK & SONS, Corporation.

Artichoke

(Cynara Scolymas)

German, “Artischoke.” — French, “Artichaut.” Spanish, “Alcachofa”

CULTURE. A rich sandy loam is desirable, but any soil made fine by deep culture and enriched with plenty of well-rotted manure will answer. Sow seed in hot-bed early in spring, in rows 6 inches apart; trans- plant when large enough into boxes or pots. After dan- ger of frosts is past plant in the open ground, 2 feet between the plants and 3 feet between the rows.

This method of cultivation will produce heads for culinary purposes by September. Seed may, if desired, be sown in the open ground in May, but the little tender plants should be given protection until the cold weather of spring has passed.

Plants raised from seed sown outdoors will not give edible heads until the second summer. One ounce of seed will sow 30 feet of drill.

Pkt. Oz. Vilh.

Large Green Globe. The best and most

popular sort $0.10 $0.35 $1.00

Early Purple, or Violet 10 .35 1.10

Jerusalem Artichoke

(Helianthus tuberorus)

A species of sunflower. A tuber that thrives well upon light, dry soil and is cultivated for feeding sheep and swine. It is also used for pickles. The tops when cut and cured make an excellent dry fodder. It is propagated by tubers, which should be set in rows four to five feet apart and one foot apart in the rows. Three bushels are required to plant an acre. Qt., 25c; pk., $1.00, net.

Asparagus

(Asparagus officinalis)

German, “Sparget.” — French, “Asperge.”

Spanish, “Esparragos”

For prices on Asparagus Roots, see Vegetable Plants.

Although Asparagus is grown satisfactorily on various types of soil, it does best on sandy loams. Two or more years may be saved by planting a bed with roots instead of sowing seed. Roots may be set in the spring in trenches 8 or 10 inches deep and 3 or 4 feet apart, leav- ing 12 or 15 inches between plants in the row. The bed should be thoroughly worked over to a depth of at least 18 inches, forking in a liberal quantity of manure. It is well to spread the roots over a low mound of fine soil, rather than plant them directly in the hard bottom, of

the trench. Cover the crowns with not more than 2 or 3 inches of moist soil, firming it well over the roots and as the young shoots appear and grow, fill in the trench gradually. Either in the spring or after cutting season, fork in a good dressing of stable manure between the rows. The bed may be cut two or three times the second season after planting, but only a small percentage of the shoots should be taken.

Seed may be sown in drills 2 feet apart and 1 inch deep, as early in spring as the ground can be worked. One ounce of seed will sow 60 feet of drill.

Conover’s Colossal. An old, well known

variety

Hub. Of New England origin; unsur- passed in this locality

Moore’s Giant Purple Top. Stalks remain

white until well above ground

Palmetto. Easily the most popular

American variety

Medicinal Asparagus Seed Per lb., .40

Pkt.	Oz.	^Ib.
$0.05	$0.10	$0.30
.05	.10	.30
.05	.10	.30
.05	.10	.30

.10

Breck’s Hub Asparagus

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Beans — English

(Vicia faba)

German, “Grosse Bohnen.” — French, “Feve de Marais.” — Spanish, “Haha”

Plant as early in spring as the ground can he worked. The rows should be three feet apart; set the seed in the rows six inches deep, four inches apart. As the pods get formed, top the plants, thereby preventing too much running to vine.

Broad Windsor. Large seeded, standard variety. Pkt., 10c; qt., 35c; pk., $2.00.

Beans — Dwarf or Bush

(Phaseolus)

German, “Bohne.” — French, “Haricot.” — Spanish, “Frijorenano”

To obtain a continuous supply of beans throughout the season, make plantings every two weeks from early May until about the middle of July. Beans are usually planted 2 inches deep in drills sixteen or eighteen inches apart. Many growers claim, however, that larger yields are obtained if three or four beans are planted in a hill, the hills being about eight inches apart in the row. Cul- tivate frequently, but not deeply, and only when the

Stringless Green Pod

plants are dry, as earth scattered on the foliage or pods when moist will often cause the development of rust. One quart of beans will sow 100 feet of drill.

Beans — Green Podded Varieties

We supply packets of Beans at 10 cents each.

Pt. Qt. Pk.

Dwarf Horticultural. Large green pods splashed with red, the popular shell

bean for home and market :	$0.25	$0.40	$2.50
Breck’s Tewksbury Dwarf Horticul- tural. Larger sort and more highly colored than the Dwarf Horticultural	.25	.45	2.50
Burpee’s Stringless. Extra Early, very prolific, quite stringless	.25	.45	2.50
Black Valentine. Pods long, straight and nearly round, favorite with mar- ket gardeners	.25	.45	2.50
Bountiful. Extra early, flat green pods, tender and stringless	.25	.45	2.50
Early Mohawk. Large flat pods, a fine early	.15	.25	1.50
Early-Red Valentine. One of the earli- est and best, pods round	.20	.35	2.50
Goddard, or Boston Favorite. A larger later Dwarf Horticultural	.25	.45	2.50
Kidney, Red. An excellent shell and baking bean	.20	.35	2.00
Kidney White. A white seeded variety	.20	.35	2.00
Long Yellow Six Weeks. Early pods, long, flat and full	.25	.45	2.50
Low’s Champion. Large, green, flat, stringless pods	.25	.45	2.50
Prolific Tree Pea Bean. The popular baking variety; beans very small...	.20	.35	2.00
Red Cranberry. A favorite snap and shell bean	.25	.45	2.50
Refugee. Thorburn’s extra early, of superior quality, and two weeks ear- lier than the Late	.25	.45	2.50
Refugee. Late or 1000 to 1. Very pro- ductive, round pods, largely grown for pickling	.25	.45	2.50
Longfellow. Early, very hardy; large round pods, fine flavor	.20	.35	2.25
Triumph of the Frames. Best for forcing. Use as shell or string	.40	.75
White Marrow. Large flat pods, a good dry baking bean	.20	.35	2.25
Wonder of France. Green Flageolet, long tender pods	.40	.75
Yellow Eye Improved. A large mealy variety for baking	.20	.35	2.00
Beans — Dwarf or Bush	Limas
Burpee’s Improved. A true bush form of the large Lima	.25	.40	2.25
Dreer’s. A bush form of Dreer’s Lima Pole, possessing all the good quali- ties of that sort	.35	.60	4.00
Fordhook. Early. A perfect bush Lima of erect habit and very large. Best sort for this locality	.35	.60	4.00
Henderson’s. A bush Seiva, a continu- ous cropper, fine for the home garden	.25	.40	2.25

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Beans — Dwarf Wax or Butter Varieties

Packets of all varieties, 10c each.

Breck’s Round Pod Bountiful Wax. An	Pt.	Qt.	Pk.
early, tender, stringless and most prolific variety. Note illustration and description on first pages of Catalog $0.30	$0.50	$3.50
Black Wax, Improved Prolific. Very early round thick pods of medium length	.25	.45	2.75
Black Wax, Currie’s Rust Proof. Flat pods, early, prolific, very good qual- ity	.25	.45	2.75
New Kidney Wax. A great improve- ment on Wardwell’s Wax; more pro- lific bearer, pods large, vines of stout growth, loaded with beans, very popular with all market gardeners who have become familiar with it . .	.30	.50	3.00
Crackerjack Wax. Pods rounder and more meaty than Wardwell’s, good size, color, splendid market variety, stands shipping well; very popular with the Western market gardeners.	.25	.45	2.75
Davis Kidney Wax. The best white seeded wax bean; long, well shaped pods, good quality; a general favor- ite	.25	.45	2.75
Golden Wax, Improved Rust Proof. Early, long, flat pods, quite immune from rust, stringless, the most popu- lar variety for home garden	.25	.45	2.75
Golden Eye Wax. Hardy and prolific, pods flat, very free from rust	.25	.45	2.75
Wardwell’s Kidney Wax. Early, long, flat pods, good quality, good shipper, the standard wax variety with mar- ket gardeners in this vicinity	.30	.50	3.00
Dwarf Horticultural Wax Rust Proof. A splendid bean, very prolific, pods 6 inches long, quite stringless, good flavor	.25	.45	2.75

Beans — Pole or Running

German, “Stangen Bohne.” — French, “Haricots a Rames.” — Spanish, “Jidas”

It is good policy to plant Pole Beans at least a week later than the first planting of dwarf varieties because they are not as hardy. The poles are usually set at the time of planting. Plant four or five heans to a hill, in hills three or four feet apart, each way. Some growers raise the hills a little to insure good drainage. Hill- applications of well composted manure are of value. One quart of Limas will plant 100 hills; one quart of the smaller seeded sorts about 200 hills. All large seeded Limas should be planted eye down to insure quick growth.

Beans — Green Podded Varieties

We supply packets of beans at 10 cents each.

Carmine Podded Horticultural. Also called Columbia, Hampden and Wor- cester. The best Horticultural Pole Bean in existence. It is early and produces an immense number of large, highly-colored pods. A splen-	Pt.	Qt.	Pk.
did shell bean Horticultural or Speckled Cranberry. Large green pods, streaked with red;	$0.20	$0.35	$2.00
good either as a string or shell bean Kentucky Wonder or Old Homestead. A very prolific, long, green podded sort. Sometimes known as the “Snake Bean,” and without doubt the	.20	.35	2.25
best pole string bean offered Lazy Wife. Long pods, beans white.	.25	.40	2.50
wonderfully prolific Siebert’s Early Lima. Improved large	.20	.35	2.00
Lima and the earliest	.20	.35	2.25

New Kidney Wax. Breck’s Konnd Ped Boantifal Wax.

Rust Proof Golden Wax. Davis Kidney Wax.

Lima, Large White. An old much es-	Pt.	Qt.	Pk.
teemed variety	.25	.40	2.25
Lima, Dreer’s or Challenger. Round, very thick beans, productive	.25	.40	2.25
Lima, King of the Garden. Large pods, productive, good market sort	.25	.40	2.25
Lima, Seiva or Small. Earlier and hardier than the large Lima	.20	.35	2.25
Red Cranberry. Large, tender, string- less pods, very productive	.25	.40	2.50
Scarlet Runner. Used in the United States almost wholly as an ornamen- tal climber on account of its bright scarlet flowers, rapid growth and large leaves	.30	.60
White Dutch Runner. Same as Scarlet Runner, except that the flower is white	.20	.35	2.25

Brockton Pole. Broad, slightly curved pods, splashed with bright crimson when ripe; beans large. As yet the good qualities of this variety are not widely known, although it is one of the best shell beans for home gar- dens 20 .35 2.00

Beans — Wax Podded Varieties

Golden Butter or Mount D’Or. Earli-	Pt.	Qt.	Pk.
est pole wax sort. Large golden pods, grown in clusters; a valuable and popular variety for the home garden	$0.25	$0.40	$2.25
Golden Cluster. Pods very large, ten- der, early, rich golden color, grown in clusters, beans white	.25	.40	2.25

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Brack’s Arlington Grown Crosby’s Bgyptian Beet

BEET

(Beta vulgaris)

German, “Runkel Rube.” — French, “Betterave.” — Spanish, “Beteraga”

Any well-prepared, light garden soil will grow good beets. Successive plantings can be made from April until the middle of July. Sow in drills about one inch deep and 12 or 15 inches apart. The young plants are usually thinned to four inches apart in the row before they begin to crowd; many gardeners wait until the plants are six inches high so that those removed can be used for greens. One ounce of seed will sow 50 feet of drill.

Pkt. Oz. %lb. Lb.

Breck’s Beats All. Superior in all respects to others as an early or

main crop variety $0.05 $0.10 $0.30 $1.25

Breck’s Arlington Grown Crosby’s Egyptian Beet. The best early beet, small top and tap roots, early as common Egyptian but of better

shape, size and color.	.10	.25	.75	2.50
Columbia. Round and smooth, deep red flesh	.05	.10	.30	1.00
Crosby’s Egyptian. Early as orig- inal type, but thicker, smoother, and of better quality	.05	.15	.40	1.50
Crimson Globe. Medium size, good keeper; flesh deep purplish red...	.05	.10	.30	1.25
Dewing’s Early Blood. Medium early sort, good keeper, large size; an old time favorite	.05	.10	.30	1.00
Early Arlington. Early, deep round form, blood red color	.05	.10	.30	1.00
Detroit or Dirigo. One of the best for home or market garden use, medium size almost globular, very uniform. Color dark red	.05	.15	.50	1.25
Eclipse. Very early, bright red, smooth roots, top small	.05	.10	.30	1.00
Edmands. A popular late turnip shaped beet, smooth and of good size, good keeper, small top, flesh red	.05	.10	.30	1.00
Edmund’s, Barker’s Strain. A supe- rior strain of Edmand’s Blood Beet; of splendid shape, uniform in size and of dark red color	.10	.20	.60	2.00
Egyptian. An early, fine colored, smooth turnip beet	.05	.10	.30	1.00
Long Red Erfurt. Flesh deep red . .	.05	.15	.40	1.50
Beet. For greens	.05	.10	.30	1.00

Mangel-Wurzel and Sugar Beets

Sow in May or June in rows 18 inches to 2 feet apart and thin to 8 inches in the row. The value of these for stock feeding, cannot be over-estimated, for sheep, dairy- stock, and fattening of cattle, experience has proved the Mangel-Wurzel to be at once healthful, nutritious and economical. From 6 to 8 pounds will sow one acre.

Pkt. Oz. lb. Lb.

Breck’s Mammoth Long Red. A se- lection of the Long Red variety.

It is smooth skinned, fine grained, and a heavier cropper. We con- sider it superior to all others $0.05 $0.10 $0.25 $0.75

Sludstrup Barres (Giant Mangel- Wurzel). A variety that grows in Denmark to great size and weight.

The seed we offer is Danish grown and Sludstrup has been repeatedly awarded the highest honors in Danish Agricultural Exhibitions.

While the roots do not grow to as great a length as Mammoth Long Red the growth is more above ground, thicker and heavier, frequently weighing 15 pounds and more; color reddish yellow. A

most desirable stock feed	.05	.10	.25	.75
Champion Yellow Globe. Grows in shallow soils	.05	.10	.20	.75
Golden Tankard. A half-long var- iety of bright yellow color	.05	.10	.20	.75
Long Yellow. Differs from Long Red only in color	.05	.10	.20	.75
Norbiton Giant. Long Red; a valu- able variety	.05	.10	.20	.75
Red Globe. Similar to Yellow Globe, except in color	.05	.10	.20	.60
Breck’s Imperial White Sugar. An improved American-grown French Sugar Beet	.05	.10	.20	.60
Elein-Wanzleben Sugar Beet. Un- surpassed for the production of sugar or for cattle feeding	.05	.10	.20	.60
Lane’s Improved Sugar Beet. A well-known variety, valuable for feeding to cattle	.05	.10	.20	.60
Yellow French Sugar. Fine sort for stock	.05	.10	.20	.60

Swiss Chard

Swiss Chard or Sea Kale Beet. This variety is cultivated solely for its leaves. The midrib is stewed and served as asparagus, the other portion of the leaves being used as spinach. Especially desirable for the home garden, as it is a

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Borecole or Kale

(Brassica oleracea, acephala)

German, “Blatterkohl.” — French, “Chou Vert.” Spanish, “Breton”

The Kales are very hardy, and make excellent greens for late fall and early spring use. Sow about May first in prepared beds, transplant in June, proceeding as with Cabbage plants. Siberian Kale may be sown late in August and handled like Spinach for spring greens. One ounce of seed will sow 150 feet of drill.

Dwarf Green Curled Scotch. Leaves bright green, closely curled, very tender. Quality is improved if the plants are touched by frost before being used. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

Dwarf Brown. Similar to the preceding but darker color, very hardy. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. Siberian or German Greens. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; V4, lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

Tall Green Curled Scotch. Similar to the dwarf, but more vigorous growth. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

Broccoli

(Brassica oleracea, botrytis)

German, “Spargelkohl.” — French, “Chou Brocoli.” Spanish, “Broculi”

Closely resembles the cauliflower, but is hardier. Like Cabbage and Cauliflower, it succeeds best in deep, rich, moist soil and in cool weather. Seed should be sown at the same time and plants receive the same general cul- ture as cabbage. Completes its growth from seed in from 120 to 140 days. Five to ten degrees of frost will not injure the plants when they are approaching maturity. One ounce of seed will produce about 1500 plants.

Pkt. Oz., 1/4 lb.

Early Purple Cape. Hardy, heads of me- dium size and compact formation $0.10 $0.35 $1.25

Veitch’s. Self-protecting, large compact

head 10 .35 1.25

White Cape. Like Purple Cape, but of a creamy white color 10 .35 1.25

Chives

Allium Schoenoprasum. Resembles the Onion in growth and of the same family. Used largely as salad and for flavoring soups. Can be cut repeatedly during the grow- ing season. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c.

Taunton, Mass., Nov. 12, 1914. Jos. Breck & Sons, Boston, Mass.

Gentlemen: — I am well satisfied with the seeds received from you. They are up to the standard and will produce a good crop if planted as they should be.

(Signed) EDWIN L. LEWIS,

Gardener to Col. Frederick Mason.

Amager Market Brussels Sprouts

Brussels Sprouts

(Brassica oleracea, gemmifera)

German, “Sprossenkohl.” — French, “Chou de Bruxelles.” Spanish, “Berza de Brusela”

This interesting vegetable produces small heads re-

sembling miniature cabbages all over its tall stem. The sprouts, either cooked or pickled in the same way as cauliflower, are esteemed a great delicacy. Seed may be sown in May in a seed bed, and the plants afterward set out and cultivated like cabbage. Being small and hardy the sprouts are not in the least injured by frost. One ounce of seed produces about 1500 plants.

Pkt. Oz. V4, lb.

Improved Paris Market. A most desir- able strain $0.05 $0.25 $1.00

Dalkeith. The finest variety 05 .25 1.00

Amager Market. Largest sort, often grows 3 feet high, sprouts closely set and develop uniformly 10 .30 1.00

Chervil

German, “Gartemkerbel.” — French, “Corfeuil.” Spanish, “Cerafolio de Cafe”

Chervil Curled. An aromatic sweet herb that resembles parsley. The young leaves are used in soups and salads. Sow evenly in May, in drills % inch deep, 1 foot apart. Per pkt., 5c; per oz., 10c; per lb., $1.00.

Chervil, Tuberous Rooted. Sow in May or June, after treatment same as for carrots. Per pkt., 5c; per oz., 20c; per lb., $1.50.

Mammoth Long Bed Mangle

For free delivery offers and general instructions regarding orders and shipments see third page of cover.

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Copenliagen Market Breck’s Winchester Saroy

Cabbage

(Brassica oleracea, capitate)

German, “Kopfkohl.”- — French, “Chou Pomme.” Spanish, “Berza”

Cabbage will do well in any deep, rich, well-drained, and abundantly manured soil. Sow seed of, the early varieties in hot beds about February first, and prick out into other hot beds as soon as the plants are strong enough, or set in cold frames in March. When danger of frost is past, transplant to the open ground. The late or winter crop seed can be sown in seed beds in May and plants set in the field in July. Late varieties are usually planted in rows 30 inches apart with 2 feet be- tween plants; early sorts may be set 15 by 24 inches or even closer. One ounce of seed should produce about 2500 plants.

Pkt. Oz. 14 lb. Lb.

All Seasons. One of the best for second early and late crops, very

large and a sure header $0.05 $0.30 $1.00 $3.00

Breck’s Winchester Savoy. The mar- ket gardener’s favorite. Seed we offer was obtained after many years’ careful selection from only the best heads. Seed planted as late as June 20th will mature about the middle of October; heads large, of splendid shape, fine flavor, and as a keeper for winter use it is unsurpassed

Danish Ball Head. A winter variety, large, round, solid heads; splendid keeper

Early Jersey Wakefield. Market gar- deners can find nothing better for an early cabbage. Heads some- what pointed, extremely solid, su- perior quality

Early Winnigstadt. A early variety with conical shaped heads

Copenhagen Market. As early as the Wakefield, heads large, round, uni- form size, averaging under good conditions about ten pounds each.

This variety growing in popularity with the market gardeners. One of the best early cabbages

Pkt.	Oz.	%lb.	Lb.
Bottler’s Improved Brunswick. One of the best second early varieties. Large head, drumhead type	.05	.30	1.00	3.00
Henderson’s Early Summer. Large flat heads, about ten days later than Jersey Wakefield	.05	.30	1.00	3.00
Hendrickson's Long Island Savoy. Popular variety with Long Island, N. Y., market gardeners. Large heads, uniform size; a splendid late cabbage	.10	.60	2.00
Peconic Red. Large, solid, red var- iety; grown largely by the Long Island, N. Y., market gardeners...	.10	.60	2.00
Pe-Tsai, or Chinese Cabbage. A quick growing, medium late, sort. Growth and heads resemble Cos Lettuce	.10	.30	1.00	3.00
Premium Drumhead. Breck’s Se- lected. A standard main crop variety	.05	.20	.60	2.00
Premium Flat Dutch. Breck’s Se- lected. A favorite variety for win- ter market	.05	.20	.60	2.00
Red Perfection. Breck’s. Superior in size and quality to all other red sorts	.05	.30	.85	3.00
Red Dutch, or Pickling. Fine, solid, dark red heads; medium early...	.05	.25	.75	2.50
Savoy American Improved. Large, late, crumpled leaf, very sure to head, excellent keeper	.05	.30	1.00	3.00
Succession. Selected. Valuable sec- ond and late crop variety	.05	.30	1.00	3.50
Warren’s Stone Mason. An improve- ment on the old type, rounder and solid	.10	.40	1.25	4.00
Warren’s Stone Mason. Breck’s Pri- vate Stock. This is a still further improved selection of the popular Warren strain. It is grown in Essex County especially for us. We recommend it as the very best type obtainable	.10	.50	1.75	6.00
World Beater. The largest Drum- head variety. Late, solid, good keeper	.05	.30	1.00	3.00

.15	.75	2.50
.10	.35	1.25

.05	.30	1.00
.05	.20	.70

.10 .50 1.75

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BRECK’S WHITE BOUQUET CAULIFLOWER

Breck’s White Bouquet Cauliflower. For early or for main crop, those who have grown it, private and market gardeners alike, agree that Breck’s White Bouquet Cauliflower has no peer. It will head when other varieties fail; moreover it is a strain well-adapted for forcing under glass during winter and spring. The plants are compara- tively short-stemmed, have small leaves, and produce medium to large close-grained, snowy-white heads of the finest quality. We feel confident that no better strain has ever been developed, and that it is the earliest and most reliable variety for New England. Pkt., 25c; oz., $4.00; ^ lb., $12.50.

Breck’s White Bouquet Cauliflower

Cauliflower

Brassica oleracca, botrytis .

German, “Blumenkohl.” — French, “Chou-fleur.”— Spanish, “Coliflor”

(Price on Cauliflower Plants, see Vegetable Plants.)

Cauliflower is the most delicate and delicious member of the cabbage family. Although the ideal soils for this vegetable are well-drained, rich, moist, heavy loams, it will do well in any soil that grows good cabbage. Plants from seed sown in the hot-bed late in February will be ready for the open ground about the first of May. The seedlings should be transplanted as soon as they are strong enough; later, when the time for setting in the field is approaching the plants should be gradually hard- ened by exposure. For late plants sow the seed sparingly in a well-prepared seed-bed in May, selecting a cool place; treat the seedlings as if they were Cabbage, but exercise greater care. In the field make the rows 30 inches apart and set the plants 18 inches apart in the row. When the heads are forming tie the tops of the leaves together with roffea or soft twine in order to shut out the sun and rain; pure white attractive heads can not be grown without protection.

Early Dwarf Danish. A variety of the Erfurt from Denmark. It matures evenly and is a reliable header ....

Earliest Dwarf Erfurt. A very choice strain of the well-known Erfurt cauliflower

Extra Early Paris. An old but still popular sort

Early Snowball. A reliable early var- iety, grown largely for market

Early London. Large and hardy

Half Early Paris. A general favorite, quite large

Veitch’s Autumn Giant. A desirable large, late variety

Pkt.	Oz.	% lb.
.20	3.00	10.00
.20	3.00	10.00
.10	.75	2.00
.20	3.00	10.00
.10	.60	2.00
.10	.75	2.00
.10	.35	1.00

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Carrots

(Daucus carota)

German, “Mohre.” — French, “Garotte.”

Spanish, “Zanahoria”

Carrots are grown extensively hoth for culinary pur- poses and for stock feeding: the “Horn” and medium varieties for the former; the long sorts for the latter use. Fine, mellow, sandy loams, which have been manured liberally for some previous crop, such as potatoes or onions, will produce smooth, well-shaped roots. Carrot seed may be sown towards the end of April, in May, or for late crops for table use, up to the middle of June, in drills 12 or 15 inches apart and not over 1 inch deep. For an early crop sow the “Horn” or medium varieties as early in spring as the ground can be prepared. If a horse cultivator is to be used the rows should be 28 or 30 inches apart. Thin out the plants from 3 to 5 inches apart, according to the variety. As Carrot seed is slow in germinating, cultivation may begin earlier if a little

radish seed is sown with the carrot	to	mark	the rows.
One ounce of seed will sow 100 feet 1 acre.	of	drill ;	4 pounds.
Pkt. Chantenay. A type of Danvers Half-	Oz.	%lb. Lb.
Long, but earlier and smaller $0.05 $0.15 Danvers Half Long. The most de- sirable main crop variety; an	$0.40 $1.25
excellent keeper Early Scarlet Forcing. Very early	.05	.15	.40 1.25
and valuable for forcing Early Scarlet Horn. Medium-sized	.05	.20	.50 1.50
half-long variety of fine color... GUerande, or Oxheart. Intermediate	.05	.20	.50 1.50
between half-long and Horn sorts. Half-Long Scarlet Carentan. Stump	.05	.15	.40 1.25
rooted, coreless, red flesh Nantes Stump Root. Medium-size,	.05	.15	.40 1.25
medium-early table variety Long Orange Improved. Large long- rooted variety, suitable for table	.05	.15	.40 1.25
or stock Large Yellow. Desirable variety for	.05	.10	.35 1.00
feeding farm stock L^rge White. Largest and most pro-	.05	.10	.35 1.00
htable for feeding farm stock	.05	.10	.35 1.00

Cardoon

(Cynara cardunculus)

' German, “Kardon.” — French, “Cardon.”

Spanish, “Cardo Hortense”

Cardoon is grown for the edible midrib of the leaf, which requires blanching in the same manner as celery. Sow sparingly, early in spring, in drills 1 inch deep and 4 or 5 feet apart; later, thin out the young plants to about 2 feet apart in the row.

Pkt. Oz. Lb.

Large Smooth Spanish. Grows about

four feet high $0.05 $0.20 $2.00

Chicory

(Cichorium intybus)

German, “Cichorie.” — French, “Chicoree.”

Spanish, “Achivoria de cafe”

Large Rooted. Sow and treat in the same manner as carrots. This is the Chicory of commerce used to mix with coffee.

The roots are taken up, washed, cut in small pieces and carefully dried before

being used $0.05 $0.10 $0.30

Witloff. Sow in May or June in drills, thin out to six inches apart, treat as Endive until end of summer, when it should be banked up like Celery. The blanched stalks are used as a salad. It is also used as a boiled vegetable pre-. pared in the same way as Cauliflower. .05 .10 .35

Scarlet Horn Carrot.

Collards, or Colwort

German, “Blatterkohl.” — French, “Chou Cabu.” Spanish, “Cabu”

This vegetable is allied to the cabbage family; while grown more extensively in the South, it does well on the lighter types of soils in New England.

Sow seed as for cabbage, at intervals of about three weeks during May, June and July. When a month old, set out the plants in the garden in rows 3 feet apart, leaving 2 feet between the plants. The leaves are es- teemed as greens. One ounce of seed will produce about 3000 plants.

Georgie. Per pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; lb., $1.00.

Corn Salad, or Fetticus

(Valerianella olitoria)

German, “Lammersalat.” — French, “Mache.” Spanish, “Macka Valerianilla”

Sow very early in spring in shallow drills 1 foot apart. The leaves are valued both for salad purposes and as greens; they are ready for use six or eight weeks after seed sowing. For an early spring crop, sow in September and winter over in cold frames, or cover with litter. One ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill.

Large-Leaved. Per pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; lb., 80c.

Mattapan, Mass., Oct. 6, 1914. Jos. Breck & Sons, Boston, Mass.

Gentlemen: — You will be Interested to know that the past season has been the most successful I have had during the thirty years I have been in charge of the institution. I have never had such enormous crops of vegetables and every seed seemed to germinate. All seeds used came from you.

(Signed) MARTIN MEEHAN, Farm Supt., City of Boston, Consumptives’ Home.

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Golden Bantam Sweet Cem

Sweet Corn

(Zea mays)

German, “Mais.” — French, “Mais.” — Spanish, “Mais”

Large packets, all varieties, 10c each.

While sweet corn is often grown in hills, experienced gardeners prefer drills. Make the first planting the latter part of May in a rich warm soil ; successive sowings should be made at intervals of about ten days until July. Sow in drills from 2% to SVz feet apart, according to the height of the variety, and thin out the plants to 10 or 12 inches apart in the row. If grown in hills, 3 or 4 feet apart each way gives ample space; never allow more than four plants to remain in one hill.

One quart of seed will plant 150 feet of drill, or about 200 hills.

Pt. Qt. Pk. Bu.

Bearsfoot (Washington). A vigorous growing medium late variety of very good quality; popular among the market gardeners in the vicin- ity of Boston. Ears large, with somewhat irregular rows of deep

kernels $0.20 $0.35 $2.00 $7.00

Black Mexican. Said to be the sweet- est corn in cultivation, medium early, ear of good size, kernels

purplish-black 15 .25 1.50 5.00

Early Crosby. The standard and fa- vorite early variety; a little later than the Cory, but sweeter and with a larger ear. 5 to 6 inches

long, corn fodder 5 to 6 feet high .15 .25 1.50 5.00

Country Gentleman. Late, large ear, kernels white and sharp pointed, placed in irregular rows on cob. A fine late variety and a general

favorite 15 .30 1.75 6.00

Golden Bantam. The most popular variety of yellow sweet corn ever offered; also one of the earliest and hardiest. It can be planted safely earlier than other varieties.

The plants rarely grow over 3% feet in height, and usually bear

Pt. Qt. Pk. Bu.

at least two ears, 5 or 6 inches long, on each stalk. Many people assert that Golden Bantam is the sweetest of all corns; its plump, rich, cream-yellow kernels are ten- der, milky, and delicious. All our Golden Bantam seed is Northern grown, making it especially valu- able for growth in sections where

the summers are cool and short.. .20 .30 2.00 7.00

Breck’s Early Hampshire. An extra early variety which may be relied upon to mature ahead of Early Crosby. Ears comparatively large, evenly filled with small white ker- nels of fine quality. The plants which average about five feet in height always bear two and often three ears on each stalk. Our seed

grown in New England

Early Minnesota. A little later than White Cory, sweet, medium sized

ear, small fodder

Early Red Cory. A very early sort with good sized ears and large

kernels, an old favorite

Early White Cory. Differs from the preceding only in color of cob Mammoth White Cory. Quite as early as other Cory, but with

much larger ears

Peep-O-Day. An extra early, white variety, very sweet, large well

• filled ear

Potter’s Excelsior. The most popu- lar main crop variety, fodder and ears of good size, sweet, well filled

Quincy Market. Larger and earlier than the common Crosby. Popu- lar market garden variety

.20	.30	2.00	7.00
.15	.25	1.50	5.00
.15	.25	1.50	5.00
.15	.25	1.50	5.00
.15	.25	1.50	5.00
.20	.30	1.75	6.00
.15	.25	1.50	5.00
.20	.30	2.00	7.00

Stowell’s Evergreen. The standard main crop variety for market and for the home garden. Ears large; kernels deep, sugary and tender, remaining in the green stage for

an unusually long time 15 .25 1.50 5.00

Breck’s Barly Hampshire Sweet Com

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Golden Self^Blanching Celery

Celery

(Apium graveolens)

German, “Sellerie.” — French, “Celeri.” — Spanish, “Apio” (For price on Celery Plants, see Vegetable Plants.)

Since celery seed is extremely small and rather slow in germinating, it is important that the seed-bed be of good rich soil, thoroughly prepared. About the middle of April sow thinly in a hot-bed or cold frame, in rows 2 inches apart, taking care to cover the seed with not more than Vs of an inch of fine soil. Place pieces of burlap over the bed until the seeds have germinated, and water by sprinkling the burlap. When the seedlings are 2% or 3 inches high transplant into a moist seed-bed, setting the plants 4 by 4 inches. To ensure stocky plants the tops may be’ cut back once or twice before setting in the field. Celery does well in any deep, richly-manured soil. Make the rows about 4 feet apart, and leave 5 or 6 inches between plants in the row. Cultivate frequently, but not

deeply, to keep down weeds and to conserve moisture. With the advent of cool fall weather, begin to draw earth up about the plants, keeping the stalks well together; continue this process of ridging until late autumn when only the tops of the leaves should remain uncovered. The golden Self-Blanching variety is usually blanched by means of boards 12 or 15 inches wide set on edge on either side of the row. Celery should be stored where the air will remain cool and fairly moist. Simply set the plants close together in an upright position with sev- eral inches of soil about the roots. Cold frames, when dug to the proper depth, afford very satisfactory condi- tions for storing this crop. The frames should be cov- ered with boards, lapped to shed the rain; if sash is used, under the boards, it can be blocked up slightly on mild days to give ventilation. The turnip-rooted variety, which does not require blanching, may be planted in rows about 15 inches apart.

One ounce of seed should produce about 3000 plants.

Breck s Golden Self-Blanching. The variety most extensively grown in all sections of the country, for all pur- poses, by both market and private gardeners. The plants are compact with abundant foliage, short, thick stems, and large, solid hearts. The stalks, which are rich in flavor, tender, crisp and brittle, may be blanched readily to a beautiful creamy white. Our selected strain of this grand variety is a favorite among commercial growers in this

locality. Pkt., 10c; oz., $1.75; 14 lb., $6.00.

Pkt. Oz. 14 lb. Lb.

Breck’s Boston Market. Popular market garden variety; tender,

mild flavor; good keeper $0.10 $0.60 $2.00 $6.00

Giant Pascal. A strong grower, and

wonderful keeper, quality very fine Rose-Ribbed Self-blanching. A sport	.05	.30	1.00	3.50
from Paris Golden, of pleasing ap- pearance and good quality	.10	.35	1.00	3.50
White Plume. This variety can be
blanched with boards. It is usually solid, and of pleasing nutty flavor	.05	.30	1.00	3.50
Celeriac, or Turnip-Rooted. The
turnip-shaped roots of this variety are cooked and sliced and used with vinegar, making a most excel- lent salad	.05	.20	.75	2.00
Celery Seed for Flavoring	.05	.10	.20

Cress — Curled, or Peppergrass

(Lepidium Sativum)

The popular sort. Sow thickly in drills, 14 of an inch deep and a foot apart as early in spring as the ground can be prepared. One ounce will sow about 100 feet of drill. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; 1 lb., 80c.

Upland Cress

(Barbarea vulgaris)

A perennial variety resembling Water Cress. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; 1 lb., 80c.

Water Cress

(Nasturtium ofiicinale)

This variety succeeds only in damp soils on the border of ponds or streams, or where its roots are partially submerged in water. Seed should be sown about a quar- ter of an inch deep. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; 14 lb., $1.25; 1 lb., $4.50.

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Improved White

Cucumber

(Cucumis sativis)

German, “Gurken.” — French, “Concombre.”

Spanish, “Pepino”

Seed should be started under glass about May 1st, for an early crop in order to have plants ready to set out in the garden 3 or 4 weeks later when the ground has be- come thoroughly warm. Plant the seed in paper or earthen pots not less than 4 inches in diameter, in berry baskets, or other receptacles which can be handled easily and carried to the field without disturbing the young plants; leave only the 3 or 4 strongest seedlings in each container. Well-rotted manure or fertilizers may be dug into the hills a week or two before planting time. In every good soil the distance between hills should not be less than 4 by 5 feet; in less fertile soils 4 by 4 feet will answer. It is generally safe to plant seed in tbe garden until late in May; for pickles the middle of June is early enough. Cultivate often, and continue as late in the season as is possible without injuring the plants. Always pick cucumbers before they begin to turn white or yellow. One ounce of seed will plant about 50 hills.

Pkt.	Oz.	1/4 lb.	Lb.
Boston Pickling. Abundant crop of short, dark green fruit $0.05	$0.15 $0.35	$1.25
Breck’s Forcing White Spine. This seed raised from selected speci- mens by a Massachusetts market gardener and is the best obtain- able	.25	1.00	3.00	10.00
Cool and Crisp. Extra early, long, straight and slender, dark green color	.05	.15	.35	1.25
Cumberland. Very best pickling sort	.05	.15	.40	1.50
Davis Perfect. Splendid variety, dark green, 10 to 12 inches	.10	.25	.60	2.00
Early Cluster. Grows in clusters. Bluish green color	.05	.15	.35	1.25
Early Frame. Medium size. Valu- able for both table and pickling.	.05	.15	.35	1.25
Early Russian. Earliest variety. About 4 inches long	.05	.15	.35	1.25
Everbearing. Medium size, early and productive	.05	.15	.35	1.25
Evergreen. Without an equal, quan- tity and quality considered	.05	.15	.40	1.50
Japanese Climbing. Productive, fine quality. Excellent climbing vine.	.10	.25	.75
Long Green Improved. Late, 12 inches long, tender, excellent fla- vor	.05	.15	.35	1.25
Klondike. Medium sized, uniform cucumber, 7 inches long, diameter of about 2 inches when in first class condition for slicing. Color a rich dark green. Highly recom- mended ;	.05	.15	.40	1.25
West India Gherkin. Short green oval cucumber for pickling	.10	.25	.75

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Spine Cucumber

Pkt. Oz. lA lb. Lb.

White Spine Improved. General fav- orite and most popular variety, early, uniform ' in size, splendid

slicing cucumber 05 .10 .35 1.25

White Spine, Arlington. Seeds from selected stock of the Improved White Spine, giving cucumbers of more uniform size and better color. This strain used largely for

forcing in the greenhouse 05 .15 .40 1.50

English Frame Varieties

These are grown chiefly by private gardeners. They attain a length of from 12 to 30 inches, and are of fine quality.

Tender and True, Blue Gown, The Rochford. Each, per pkt., 25c.

Dandelion

(Taraxacum oflScinale)

German, “Pardeblum.”- — ^French, “Pisse-en-lit.” Spanish, “Amargon”

When growing in deep rich soil cultivated varieties pro- duce large, tender leaves much superior to those of the wild dandelion, both in size and flavor. Sow seed early in May in shallow drills about a foot apart; later, thin the plants to 6 inches apart in the row, and cultivate to keep down the weeds. If blanched with soil the leaves make excellent salad. The plants may be beld over win- ter by covering with litter, after the ground freezes, but before the advent of severe weather.

Pkt. Oz. 141b. Lb.

American Improved. Large fleshy

leaves $0.10 $0.50 $1.50 $5.00

French Garden 05 .20 .70 2.25

Thick-Leaved French. Large and tender 10 .40 1.25 4.00

Egg-Plant

(Solanum melongena)

German, “Eierpflanze.” — French, “Aubergine.” Spanish, “Berengena”

(For price of Plants, see Vegetable Plants).

Owing to their extreme tenderness egg-plants should not be set out in the garden much before the middle of June. This vegetable may well be planted in soil heavily manured for some earlier crop such as radishes. Sow in a hot-bed about April first, transplant into another bed, and later shift into 4 or 5 inch pots. In warm, settled weather transfer to the garden, setting the plants 2 by 3, or 3 by 3 feet. Conservation of moisture is important. One ounce of seed will produce about 1000 plants.

Pkt. Oz. Vi lb. Lb.

Black Pekin. Early, fruit jet black,

round in form and very solid $0.10 $0.50 $1.50 $5.00

Early Long Purple. Differing only in shape from the foregoing;

hardy and productive 10 .25 .75 2.50

New York Improved. The leading market variety; excellent and very

productive 10 .50 1.50 5.00

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Hittinger’s Belmont Forcing Ijettnce

Endive

(Cichorium Endiva)

German, “Endivien.” — French, “Chicoree.” Spanish, “Endiva”

Although endive is sown chiefly in the latter part of July for winter use, an early crop may be started in April. Sow in shallow drills a foot apart in rich, moist soil, and later thin the plants to one foot apart. Unless wanted for soups, the leaves should be blanched when 6 or 8 inches long by tying the tops together around the heart with coarse twine or rafBa. This should be done only when the plants are dry or they will rot. More- over, do not blanch the plants faster than they can be used. Blanching usually requires 15 or 20 days. Before freezing weather the plants may be lifted with some earth adhering to the roots, and reset in a cool cellar or shaded cold frame. Stored in this way endive may be preserved well into the winter. One ounce of seed will sow 150 feet of drill.

Pkt. Oz. Vi lb. Lb.

Broad Leaved (Escarolle). A very sweet variety for fall and winter

use $0.05 $0.20 $0.60 $1.50

Green Curled. The standard sort.

suitable for fall and winter Moss, or Parisian Curled. A small.	.05	.20	.60	1.50
very beautifully curled sort	.05	.20	.60	1.50
White Curled. Grown for early use	.05	.20	.60	1.50

Florence, or Sweet Fennel

(Foeniculum dulce)

Fenouil de Florance. Finnochio di Napoli

A delicious Italian vegetable which tastes quite like Celery, but is a little sweeter and more delicate in flavor. The enlarged leaf-bases are usually boiled in preparation for the table.

Sow at intervals in the spring, in rows 18 inches apart. Thin the seedlings to 6 or 8 inches apart in the row, and cultivate frequently. Later, blanch the bottom and stalks by earthing-up like celery. Pkt., 5c; oz., 30c.

Kale — See Borecole

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Lettuce

(Lactnca Sativa)

German, “Lattich-Salat.” — French, “Laitue.” Spanish, “Lechuga”

(For price on Lettuce Plants, see page 43).

Lettuce is the most popular of all salad plants, and, at the same time, is one of the easiest to grow due to its comparative freedom from diseases and insects. While all types of lettuce thrive in properly enriched, loose, light loams, they will grow satisfactorily in any good garden soil; heading varieties, particularly, should never be planted in compact heavy soils. A satisfactory way of starting the early crop is to sow in hot beds in March, and transplant to 2 by 2 inches preferably in flats, which may be transferred to cold frames when the plants are strong enough. Plants that have been properly hardened in cold frames may be set out of doors as early as the ground can be prepared; the rows should be made 12 or 15 inches apart, with plants 1 foot apart in the rows. Seed may be sown in the open from the latter part of April until the middle of August.

Most of the Cos varieties will be of finer quality if blanched by tying the tops together with soft twine or roffea when the plants have nearly attained their growth.

Breck’s Boston Market, Big Boston and Hittinger’s Bel- mont are especially suitable for growing under glass.

One ounce of seed will produce about 4000 plants.

Pkt. Oz. ^Ib. Lb.

Big Boston. Suitable for cold

frames or open ground $0.10 $0.25 $0.75 $2.00

Breck’s Black Seeded Tennis Ball.

Arlington strain. One of the most popular sorts for outdoor cultiva- tion. The heads are tender and compact with outer leaves	.10	.40	1.25	4.50
Black Seeded Simpson. A superior variety, large, light colored heads	.05	.15	.30	1.00
Breck's Waban. Early, bronze edge, loose heading, crisp	,10	.40	1.00
May King. Large, solid head, tender, yellow heart	.10	.40	1.00
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Lettuce — Continued

Boston Curled. Esteemed for ^

earliness, beauty and good table

qualities $0.05 $0.25 $0.75 $2.50

Breck’s Boston Market. A care- fully selected strain of White Seeded Tennis Ball. Grows very compact, and is a most profitable

forcing variety 10 .50 1.50 5.00

Early Curled Simpson. Early, forms a compact mass of tender leaves

of a yellowish-green color Early Prize Head. Large heads, dark	.05	.20	.60	1.50
colored, tender and fine Grand Rapids Forcing. Large and	.05	.25	.60	2.00
tender, fine for forcing Hanson Improved. One of the best outdoor sorts, large, solid, heavy.	.10	.25	.75	2.50
crisp heads Hittinger’s Belmont. Unsurpassed for greenhouse forcing. Heads are larger than White Seeded Tennis Ball, and a little later; seed is	.05	.25	.60	1.50
local grown and highly selected . . Iceberg. Large, solid heads, hand-	.10	.50	1.50	5.00
some, tender and crisp Mignonette. A variety which forms small, compact heads ; excellent	.05	.20	.50	1.25
for the home garden Paris White Cos, or Romaine. Very	.05	.30	.75
early ; requires tying to blanch . . . Salamander. One of the best sum-	.05	.30	.75	2.00
mer cabbage sorts Sensation. Excellent for forcing or outdoor culture; it does well dur- ing the hot summer months;	.05	.20	.50	1.50
heads large and solid Trianon, Self-Closing Cos. The best	.05	.20	.60	1.75
cos sort, withstands warm weather White Seeded Tennis Ball. Large	.05	.25	.75	2.00
heads; a leading sort Lettuce for Birds	.10	.40	1.25 .10	4.50 .30

Leek

(Allium porrum)

German, “Lauch.” — French, “Poireau.” — Spanish, “Puerro” Sow the seed in moist soil as early in spring as the ground can be prepared. In July cut back the tops severely and transplant the seedlings forthwith, setting them at least 4 inches apart in trenches 5 inches deep and one foot apart. As the plants grow, gradually fill in the trenches.

One ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill.

Pkt. Oz. Vi Ih.

Large Flag. A hardy and profitable sort,

excellent for winter use $0.05 $0.25 $0.75

Large Rouen, Winter. Large and of fine flavor. Remains a long time in good

condition 05 .30 .75

Musselburgh or Carentan. The famous

Scotch sort, large, hardy and distinct.. .05 .30 .75

Kohl-Rabi (Turnip Rooted Cabbage)

(Brassica oleracea canlorapa)

German, “Kohl Rahi.” — French, “Chou-Rave.” Spanish, “Col de nabo o Nabicol”

This vegetable, the enlarged stems of which are supe- rior to the turnip in flavor, is closely related to cabbage, and no more difficult to grow. Early plants can be started in hot beds in the same manner as cabbage. Seed may be sown in the garden in May, June and July, in shallow drills 18 inches apart; later, thin the plants to 8 inches apart in the row. Kohl-Rabi should be eaten when about 3 inches in diameter, before the flesh becomes woody. One ounce of seed will sow 150 feet of drill.

Pkt. Oz.- Vi lb. Lb. Early White Vienna. Flesh white.. $0.05 $0.25 $0.60 $2.00 Early Purple Vienna. Differing from

the above in color 05 .25 .60 2.00

Musbroom

(Agaricus campestus)

German, “Champignon.” — French, “Champignon.” Spanish, “Kongo”

Mushrooms may be grown in cellars, sheds, under greenhouse benches, or wherever the temperature will range between 50 and 65 degrees and is fairly uniform. Fresh stable manure, composed of about equal amounts of horsedroppings and straw or litter, is the best mate- rial of which to make the beds. Mix three parts of manure with one part of fresh loam. Before this mixture is used it should be piled in heaps about 3 feet high and moistened throughout, but not drenched. Every 4 or 5 days fork the heaps over carefully and tread them down. In from 2 to 3 weeks when the temperature in the heaps has dropped somewhat, the bed should be made. Spread a thin layer of the mixture and tramp or pound it firm; repeat this process until the bed is 10 or 12 inches deep; leave it thus for a few days until the temperature in- clined to rise suddenly at first, has declined to about 70 or 75 degrees. Conditions will then be suitable for spawning, which is done by making holes about 3 inches deep and one foot apart each way; into each hole insert a piece of spawn about inches square and fill in the hole with compost. In about ten days, when the spawn has had time to diffuse itself through the bed, spread a layer of fine loam over the surface to the depth of 1 or IV2 inches. A light mulch of straw will help to conserve moisture. Ordinarily, mushrooms should begin to appear in from six to ten weeks and continue to come for about two months. If the surface of the bed becomes dry, sprinkle it with water at a temperature of about 80 de- grees. When the bed is apparently exhausted it may often be stimulated to further production by spreading over it V2 an inch of fresh loam and watering thoroughly, using warm water to which sheep manure has been added at the rate of a pound to 3 gallons.

One brick of Spawn is sufficient for ten square feet of bed.

Pure Culture Spawn can be relied upon to produce mushrooms of a uniform type and color. Its use posi- tively precludes all danger of growing poisonous varie- ties. The culture with which the bricks are innoculated are taken from carefully selected, prolific mushrooms of the most desirable cream white variety — the sort pre- ferred by connoisseurs. There are two kinds of bricks. Direct and Standard; the former are innoculated directly from an original culture; the latter from a pure culture produced from an original.

All bricks are fresh, being received at frequent inter- vals from the laboratory.

Mushroom Spawn. Standard American, pure culture bricks. Per brick, 25c; per doz., $2.50.

Mushroom Spawn. Direct bricks. Per brick, 30c; per doz., $2.85.

Mushroom Spawn. Genuine French Virgin. Lb., 50c; 100 lbs., $45.00.

“How to Grow Mushrooms,” by Faulkner, the most prac- tical work, $1.00.

“Mushroom Culture,” by Robinson, 50c.

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Muskmelon

(Cncomis melo)

German, “Melone.” — French, “Melon.” — Spanish, “Melon”

Good muskmelons may be grown in almost any soil if it is skillfully handled; a sandy loam that was heavily manured the previous year for some other crop such as onions, or carrots, is ideal. Begin to prepare the soil early in spring. Late in May, when the ground is warm, plant the seed 1 inch deep in hills 5 or 6 feet apart each way, putting in 8 or 10 seeds per hill. Frequent and shal- low cultivation is essential to success. Much trouble with insects is often avoided by starting the plants under glass. Plant the seed in berry baskets, pots or other containers from which the seedlings can be removed easily, and without disturbing the soil about their roots.

Tobacco or plaster dust sprinkled on the plants makes them distasteful to insects. The striped cucumber beetle is perhaps the most destructive pest likely to attack melon vines. One ounce of seed will plant about 50 hills; 2 to 3 pounds, 1 acre.

Pkt. Oz. Vi lb. Lb.

Bay View Cantaloupe. Large size,

green flesh, fine flavor, late $0.05 $0.15 $0.40 $1.20

Breck’s Improved Emerald Gem.

Large solid orange flesh	.10	.25	.75
Casaba, Rocky Ford or Netted Gem. Very popular, flesh light, green' color, sweet and delicate flavor...	.05	.15	.40	1.25
Early Christiana. Green with yellow flesh, an excellent early sort	.05	.15	.40	1.25
Emerald Gem. Small but prolific, superior, quality	.10	.20	.75	1.75
Hackensack. Large, productive and fine flavored	.05	.15	.40	1.25
Miller’s Cream. Osage type, thick, salmon-colored flesh	.10	.20	.50	1.75
Montreal Green Nutmeg. Early, large size, excellent quality	.10	.20	.50	1.75
Osage. Light green, netted skin, orange flesh, good quality	.10	.20	.50	1.75
White Japan. Early, medium size, skin cream-white	.05	.15	.40	1.25

Melons for Forcing

(Improved Varieties)

Invincible Scarlet. Form globular, orange-red when ripe, fine flavor. Pkt., 25c.

Sutton’s A-1 Improved. Scarlet fleshed variety of deli- cious flavor. Pkt., 25c.

Melon (Water)

(Citrullus vulgaris)

French, “Melon d’eau.”^ — German, “Wassermelone.” Spanish, “Sandia”

Watermelons require the same general treatment as muskmelons, but being more tender they should have the best possible exposure. Make hills at least 8 by 8 feet apart. Watermelon seed is usually sown in the open ground. One ounce of seed will plant about 30 bills; 4

pounds, 1 acre.

Black Spanish. Scarlet flesh, thin rind, Oz. % lb.

sugary flavor $0.05 $0.10 $0.25

Citron. For preserving 05 .10 .25

Cole’s Early. Medium size, red flesh,

green skin 05 .10 .25

Cuban Queen. Round, large, bright red. .05 .10 .25

Hungarian Honey. Very early, round

shape, brilliant red flesh 05 .10 .25

■ Ice Cream. Medium size, solid, scarlet

flesh, fine flavor 10 .20 .60

Mountain Sweet. One of the best for

general culture 05 .10 .25

Phinney’s Early. Standard sort for New England, bright red flesh, sweet and

tender .10 .25

Sweetheart. Very large, fine quality 05 .10 .25

Vick’s Early. Early, medium size, oblong

form, pink flesh 05 .10 .25

Martynia

The seed pods are used for pickling, and should be gathered when green and tender. Although some gar- deners prefer to start the plants in hot beds, sowing can be made out of doors late in May.

It is customary to plant several seeds together at 3 foot intervals in rows 3 feet apart. Later thin out so that the plants will stand 3 feet apart each way.

Pkt. Oz. 141b. Lb. Martynia Proboscidia $0.05 $0.30 $1.00 $3.50

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Breck’8 Tellow Globe Danvers Onion

Onion

(Allium cepa)

Ger., “Zweibel.” — Fr., “Ognon.” — Spanish, “Cebolla”

The onion requires a very fertile soil for the best de- velopment of its bulbs. While muck and peat soils are ideal, sandy loams properly enriched with well-rotted manure furnish excellent conditions. Onions should al- ways be grown on practically level land, or considerable loss may be sustained from washing. As early in spring as the land can be worked, sow seed sparingly in drills 1 foot apart and about Vz inch deep. Unless the soil is quite moist it should he pressed firmly down on the seed to insure rapid and uniform germination. Weeding and thinning must he done by hand; at the first weeding, thin out to about 8 plants per linear foot of row. Culti- vation should be shallow and frequent. When all the tops are yellow the onions are usually pulled and left on the ground, for 10 days or more if the weather is favor- able, until the outer skin of the bulbs is dry; after the first three or four days, stir them occasionally with a wooden rake to hasten the process. One ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill; from 4 to 5 pounds, 1 acre.

Pkt. Oz. % lb. Lb.

Yellow, Breck’s Globe Danvers. This is a home grown pedigree strain that we believe to be superior to any other Yellow Globe obtain- able $0.10 $0.30 $1.00 $3.00

Yellow, Globe. Grown from selected

bulbs, a very good type	.05	.20	.60	2.00
Yellow, Southport Globe. Handsome and distinct, somewhat late	.05	.25	.75	2.50
Yellow, Early Cracker. Flat shape, early and a good keeper	.05	.25	.75	2.50
Yellow, Prizetaker, or Globe Spanish. Large, light yellow	.05	.25	.75	2.50
Red Globe (Southport Strain). The finest large red sort	.05	.25	.75	2.50
Red, Large Wethersfield. Immense yielder, excellent keeper	.05	.25	.75	2.50
Red, Extra Early. Flat shape, deep red, mild flavor	.05	.25	.75	2.50

Pkt.	Oz.	%lb.	Lb.
Red Italian Tripola. Large size, flat shape, mild flavor	.05	.20	.60	2.00
Giant Rocca. Globe shape, light red, very mild flavor	.05	.20	.60	2.00
Ailsa Craig Onion. A variety that will grow to enormous size, glob- ular, skin light yellow, flesh white, good keeper; grown largely for ex- hibition purposes	.10	.30	1.00
White Globe (Southport Strain). Mild flavor, early and large, not a good keeper	0.10	0.25	1.00	3.00
White Italian Tripoli. Large white variety, mild	.05	.20	.60	2.00
White Portugal. Large, flat shape, mild flavor, not a good keeper...	.05	.25	.75	2.50
White Queen. Small, pure white, extra early, fine for pickles	.05	.25	.75	2.50
White Mammoth Garganus, or Silver King. Silvery white, large size, mild flavor	.05	.25	.75	2.50

Mustard

(Brassica)

Ger., “Senf.” — Fr., “Moutarde.” — Spanish, “Mostaza”

Mustard is usually cultivated for salad purposes, but may also be used for greens. Seed may be sown from April to August in shallow drills 12 or 15 inches apart. The leaves should be cut for use when about 2 inches long. One ounce of seed will sow 50 feet of drill.

Pkt. Oz. % Ih. Lh.

Brown or Black. More pungent in

flavor than white $0.05 $0.10 $0.20 $0.50

Chinese. Leaves twice the size of the ordinary white mustard, of a deeper green, flavor pleasantly sweet and pungent, and desirable

as a salad 05 .15 .30 1.00

White London 05 .10 .20 .50

For free delivery offers and general instructions regarding

orders and shipments see third

page of cover.

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Wbite Onion Sets Tellow Onion Sets

Onion Sets

(Prices Variable).

The sets should be planted out as early in spring as the ground is dry enough to work; plant them in rows 1 foot apart, with sets 3 or 4 inches apart. When raised from sets the onions can be used in the green state in June, or they will be ripened off by July.

Qt. Pk.

Yellow $0.25 $1,25

Potato Onions 30 1.50

Top, or Button Onions 25 1.25

White 25 1.50

Shallots 30 1.50

Red 25 1.50

Egyptian or Perennial Tree, for fall planting.. 1.00

Okra, or Gumbo

(Hibiscus escnientis)

German, “Essbarer.” — French, “Gumbo.”

Spanish, “Quibomho”

This warm weather vegetable grows freely in any ordi- nary garden soil. Its tender young seed-pods are used in soups and stews. About the middle of May, sow seed sparingly in drills 3 feet apart and 2 inches deep; later, thin the plants to 12 or 15 inches apart in the rows. One ounce of seed will sow 50 feet of drill.

Pkt. Oz. %lb. Lb.

Dwarf Green. Early and productive,

tender pods $0.05 $0.10 $0.25 $0.75

Tall Green. Later than the fore- going, an immense cropper, pods

extra large and tender 05 .10 .25 .75

White Velvet. Large, creamy-white pods, very tender 05 .10 .25 .75

Parsley

(Carum petroselinum)

German, “Petersilie.” — French, “Persit.”

Spanish, “Perejil”

Parsley is the most beautiful vegetable grown for gar- nishing and flavoring purposes. It will thrive in any fertile garden soil; a single row forms an effective edging for beds and walks. Sow early in spring, or at intervals until June, in shallow drills about 1 foot apart; when the plants are 2 inches high, thin out to 6 or 8 inches apart in the row. The seed germinates very slowly, and some- times three weeks elapse before the seedlings appear.. For winter use the plants may be set in protected cold frames. The Turnip-rooted variety should be treated in the same way as Carrots. One ounce of seed will sow about 150 feet of drill.

Pkt. Oz. 141b.

Brack’s Double Green Crest. A splendid

sort for frames or open ground $0.25

Champion Moss Curled. Leaves beauti- fully curled, extra fine for garnishing . . .05 .20 .60

Fern-Leaved. Most exquisite in form

and coloring 05 .20 .60

Hamburg, or Turnip-Rooted. Roots used

for flavoring soups 05 .20 .60

Parsnip

(Pastinaca sativa)

German, “Pastinake.” — French, “Panais.”

Spanish, “Pastinaca”

Parsnips need a long growing season in order to reach maturity; consequently the seed should be sown early in spring. Any of the lighter types of soil, high in fertility, will grow smooth roots. Sow thickly in drills 15 or 18 inches apart and 1 inch deep; when the plants are well started, thin out to 5 or 6 inches apart in the row. Since parsnips are perfectly hardy, and freezing improves their quality, it is customary to dig in the fall only enough roots for winter use, leaving the balance of the crop in the ground until spring. One ounce of seed will sow about 100 feet of drill; 5 pounds, 1 acre.

Pkt. Oz. 14 lb. Lb.

Breck's Market Garden. For flavor, texture of flesh, form, smoothness and as a cropper, this variety is

without an equal..' $0.05 $0.15 $0.50 $1.50

Early Round, or Turnip-Rooted. Suit- able for shallow soils, fine cropper

and good quality 05 .10 .30 1.00

Hollow Crown. Standard sort, large,

good flavor 05 .10 .30 1.00

Long Smooth White. Free from

coarse roots, general favorite 05 .10 .30 1.00

Pumpkin

(Cncnrbita)

German, “Kurbis.” — French, “Courge.”

Spanish, “Calabaza”

Plant 1 inch deep in hills 8 by 8 feet apart, late in May, in any highly enriched soil that is not clayey. 'When the plants are beginning to run, remove all but the two strongest from each hill. Farmers find field pumpkins a valuable addition to their stock feed, and commonly grow them in the corn field, planting a few seeds in every third or fourth hill in alternate rows. One ounce of seed will plant about 30 hills; 4 pounds, 1 acre.

Pkt. Oz. ^Ib. Lb.

Connecticut Field. Very productive;

largely grown for feeding stock.. $0.05 $0.10 $0.15 $0.50 Large Cheese, or Kentucky Field.

Very productive; grown for both

stock and table Mammoth King. This variety often	.05	.10	.20	.75
weighs over 100 pounds Quaker Pie. Good keeper, fine for	.05	.15	.50	1.50
pies Sweet, or Sugar. Round, small, very	.05	.10	.30	1.00
sweet; excellent table variety Winter Luxury. Fine pie pumpkin, round, color russet-yellow, flesh	.05	.10	.25	.80
thick, fine flavor Pumpkin for Medicinai Purposes...	.05	.15	.50 .10	.30

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Peas

(Pisum sativnm)

German, “Erbse.” — French, “Pois.” — Spanish, “Chicaros” The pea is one of the few vegetables which almost invariably find a place in home gardens. Peas mature earliest in light, fertile loams, but will give good results in any well-prepared garden soil. Sow the smooth sorts as early in spring as the ground can be worked; after that, make successive plantings every ten days until about the middle of June, giving the wrinkled sorts the prefer- ence. From the middle to the end of July, when the driest and hottest weather of the season is usually over, plantings of the extra early varieties may again he made with reasonable hope of a crop. Plant in trenches, or wide furrows, 3 or 4 inches deep and from 18 inches to 4 feet apart, according to the height of the variety. Brush, or supports of some kind, should always be pro- vided for the vines of tall growing sorts.

One quart of peas will plant about 100 feet of drill. We supply all varieties in large packets, price 10c each.

EXTRA EARLY

Pt. Qt. Pk.

Alaska, or Clipper. An extremely early, smooth, blue pea. Vines about 2 feet

high; medium sizes, dark green pods,

well filled $0.20 $0.30 $2.25

American Wonder. Height 12 to 15 inches.

A very early well-known, wrinkled pea

of fine quality 20 .30 2.25

Breck’s Excelsior. The earliest and hest, tall-growing smooth pea 20 .30 2.25

Breck’s Old Glory. Superior to all other extra early varieties, size, quality, and productivity considered. A favorite market garden sort. Long, dark green pods packed with large slightly wrinkled peas; vines tall growing and vigorous. .25 .40 2.50

Premium Gem. A very desirable, early.

wrinkled pea. Vines about 15 inches

high 20 .30 2.25

Claudit. An early, tall-growing variety of excellent quality. Peas large, deep green, and slightly wrinkled 25 ,40 2.50

Pt.

Daffodil. Dwarf, very early and prolific. Large deep green pods; peas wrinkled.

Height not over 18 inches 25

Gradus, or Prosperity. Deservedly the most popular early variety among both private and market gardeners in this locality. Pods large, pointed and uni- form in shape; peas of exceptionally fine flavor. Vines from 2Vz to 3 feet

in height 20

Laxtonion. One of the best dwarf wrink- led peas for the market gardener. Pods about 4 inches long, resembling those of Gradus, but ripening a little earlier. Vines productive and vigorous; average

height less than 18 inches .25

Little Marvel. An extra early dwarf wrinkled pea, fast becoming popular in this locality. Vines bear a profusion of blunt-ended pods, well filled with large

peas of fine quality 25

Nott’s Excelsior. The standard of quality in home gardens. Probably no other dwarf wrinkled pea is as widely planted. Vines of regular habit and about 14

inches high 20

Sutton’s Excelsior. An early, dwarf, wrinkled pea with exceptionally large pods. Matures as early as Nott’s Excel- sior and is its equal in quality 20

Thomas Laxton. This reliable pea is sim- ilar in type to Gradus, but has darker foliage and square-ended pods. Although a wrinkled sort of excellent quality, it may be planted about as early as

smooth varieties 20

The Record. A popular large-podded extra early, wrinkled pea which matures sev- eral days earlier than the well known Gradus. Its growth is quite similar to that of Gradus, but somewhat dwarfer and stouter; pods uniformly large, measuring 4% to 5 inches, nearly round and packed with handsome wrinkled peas of the finest flavor. The Record is an especially valuable sort for market gardeners because the peas will remain in good condition a remarkably long time after picking 25

Qt. Pk.

.40 2.50

I

.35 2.00

.40 2.50

.40 2.50

.30 2.25

.35 2.25

.35 2.25

.40 2.75

SECOND EARLY

Abundance. Pods medium in size; peas wrinkled; quality very good. Height

about 3 feet 20 .30 2.25

Alderman. One of the most satisfactory varieties for early main-crop. Pods long, filled with large wrinkled, deep green peas of superior quality. Height

4 to 5 feet 20 .35 2.50

Everbearing. An excellent variety for pri- vate growers. Peas large, wrinkled, and

of fine flavor. Height 3 feet... 20 .35 2.50

Daisy, or Dwarf Telephone. A profuse bearer. Pods large; peas wrinkled, sweet and tender. Height 18 inches.... .20 .35 2.50

Dwarf Champion. A wrinkled pea quite similar to the well-known Champion of England excepting that the vines are only 2 or 2% feet in height 20 .35 2.50

Duke of Albany, or American Champion. One of the largest varieties; height from 4 to 5 feet. Prolific, each pod containing 6 to 10 extra large wrinkled

peas of good quality. A little earlier

than Telephone .20 .35 2.50

McLean’s Advancer. A dwarf, green; wrinkled marrow of fine flavor. Popu- lar in the vicinity of Boston 20 .35 2.50

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Irish Cobbler

EJarly Ohio

Green Mountain

PEAS (Continued)

Breck’s Seed Potatoes

LATE OR GENERAL CROP

Admiral Dewey. A splendid, large-podded, wrinkled pea of fine quality. Height 4

feet

Blackeye Marrow. An excellent, old- fashioned smooth-seeded variety. Height

about 4 feet

Breck’s Improved Telephone. This is a distinct and desirable improvement on ordinary Telephone. It is the result of careful breeding and selection. Not- withstanding their size, these wrinkled peas are sugary, rich and tender. Height

4 feet

Telephone. A vigorous grower; extra

large, well-filled pods

Champion of England. An old favorite which bears profusely; peas wrinkled. Few late varieties are its equal in qual- ity. Height about 4 feet

Gladstone. The latest-maturing variety we offer. Large, deep, green, curved pods; peas wrinkled. Height 3% to 4

feet

Pod Latch, or Improved Stratagem. A large-podded wrinkled pea of fine qual- ity. Vigorous and productive vines

about 30 inches high

Yorkshire Hero. Medium sizes, broad pods, well filled with large peas which remain tender for a long time after be- ing picked. A wrinkled marrow of fine quality. Height about ‘IVz feet

Pt.	Qt.	Pk.
.20	.35	2.50
.20	.30	2.00

.20	.35	2.50
.20	.30	2.25
.20	.35	2.50
.20	.30	2.00
.20	.35	2.50
.20	.35	2.50

FRENCH PEAS

Petit Pois. “Clamart Hatif.” These small, delicate peas are much esteemed in Europe. Slender pods are about 3 inches long, slightly curved, and usually contain from 7 to 9 each. In France the vines grow to a height of 4 or even 5 feet 30 .50 3.00

(See Forage Crops for prices on Field Peas, Etc.)

Hallowell, Maine, June 4, 1914.

Jos. Breck & Sons,

Boston, Mass.

Gentlemen : —

I have been a customer of your good house now for over twenty years and have had almost unvarying suc- cess with your products.

(Signed) H. P. CLEARWATER.

(Solanum Tuberosum)

(Prices subject to market changes.)

F. o. b. Boston.

A deep, mellow loam, rich in humus, furnishes ideal conditions for growing Potatoes, but good crops are raised on both heavier and lighter types of soil. Early varieties may be planted as soon as the ground can be prepared. Cut the tubers into pieces the size of hens’ eggs; drop a piece of seed every 15 inches in furrows 3 feet apart, and cover to a depth of 3 or 4 inches. Cultivate at inter- vals of a week or ten days gradually throwing earth up around the stalks after the plants are 4 inches high. For potatoes, fertilizers are unquestionably better than barn- yard manure.

All our seed stock grown in Northern Maine under the care and rigid inspection of Government Pathologists to insure getting Potatoes free from dangerous diseases and of the best seed quality.

1651b.

	Pk.	Bu.	Sack
Beauty of Hebron. A standard sort, pure white skin and flesh, large main crop.. $0.50 $1.60	$4.00
Carmen No. 3. Large, smooth, medium early, white potato	.50	1.60	4.00
Delaware. Medium early, very large, white throughout and extra quality...	.50	1.60	4.00
Early Harvest. Medium size early, white.	.50	1.60	4.00
Early Norther. Red skin sort, seedling of Early Rose, early and prolific	.50	1.60	4.00
Early Ohio. A splendid early sort, about a week earlier than Early Rose; red skin, dry, mealy, one of the best for early market	.50	1.60	4.00
Early Rose. Red skin, standard early var- iety, an old favorite in New England...	.50	1.60	4.00
Green Mountain. Large, handsome white potato, main crop ; the standard winter variety	.50	1.60	4.00
Irish Cobbler. The most popular and re- liable early, white sort, quite round with deep set eyes, distinct type	.50	1.60	4.00
New Queen. Medium early, white, mealy	.50	1.60	4.00
Norcross. Medium early splendid sorts, white	.50	1.60	4.00

TO GROW SOUND, SMOOTH, GOOD SIZED MAR- KETABLE POTATOES USE MAPES POTATO MANURE. NONE BETTER.

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Radishes

Pepper

(Capsicum annum)

German, “Pfeffer.” — French, “Piement.”

Spanish, “Pimiento”

Sow the seed in hot-heds about the -middle of March, and transplant the seedlings to 2 by 2 inches apart as soon as they are strong enough. It is an advantage to shift the plants again, two or three weeks later, into pots of proper size. In the latter part of May, when the ground is warm, plant in the garden in rows 2 feet apart, leaving 12 or 14 inches between plants in the row. Pep- pers should be cultivated in the same way as egg-plants, and will thrive in any well-drained soil.

One ounce of seed will produce about 2000 plants.

Pkt. Oz. % lb.

Cayenne, Long Red. The pods of this variety are from 3 to 4 inches in length, cone shaped, and coral red when ripe.. $0.05 $0.25 $0.75

Large Bell, or Bull Nose. Fruit large, an early sweet variety Chinese Giant. Grows very large and uni-	.05	.25	.75
form; as early as Ruby King and very mild	.10	.50	1.75
Neapolitan. Early, large; skin bright red.
very mild flavor. Fruit about 4 inches long and 4 to 5 around	.10	.35	1.00
Red Cherry. Fruit round, very productive and ornamental Red Chili. Used for pepper sauce; small	.10	.30	.85
narrow pods, about 5 inches long; fine flavor	.05	.25	.75
Ruby King. Pods about 5 inches; fine
flavor	.10	.35	.85
Squash, or Tomato-Shaped. The kind most
generally grown for pickling; an excel- lent sort	.05	.30	.75
Sweet Mountain, or Mammoth. Similar in
shape to the Large Bell, but of much larger size	.10	.30	.85

Radish

(Raphanus Sativus)

German, “Rettig,” “Radieschen.” — French, “Radis,” “Rave,” “Petit Rave.” — Spanish, “Rabano”

Loose, fertile, light loams are to be preferred for radishes; in distinctly clayey soils, the crop not only matures slowly, but the roots are usually rough, ill- shaped and of inferior quality. For a constant supply, sow at intervals of two or' three weeks from early April until September. An early crop may be grown in the hot-bed in February. For use during the winter, the roots may be stored in earth in a cool cellar, but should be placed in cold water, for an hour or so, before they appear on the table.

One ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill; 10 pounds, one acre.

Pkt. Oz. 14 lb. Lb.

Turnip, Crimson Giant Forcing. Best

of forcing sorts $0.05 $0.15 $0.40 $1.25

Turnip, Early French Scarlet Forc-

ing. The earliest of all	.05	.10	.25	.80
Turnip, Scarlet Globe. Fine for forc- ing or open ground	.05	.10	.25	.80
Turnip, Early Scarlet, White Tipped. Very early	.05	.10	.25	.80
Turnip, Golden Summer. A desirable and mild flavored sort	.05	.10	.25	.80
Turnip, Large White Summer. Large size, good quality	.05	.10	.25	.80
Turnip, Rosy Gem. Bright red, tipped white, good quality	.05	.10	.25	.80
Turnip, Early Deep Scarlet. Very early and crisp	.05	.10	.25	.80
Olive-Shaped, Deep Scarlet. Quite early, fine for open ground	.05	.10	.25	.80
Olive-Shaped, French Breakfast. Early, scarlet with white tip	.05	.10	.25	.80
Olive-Shaped, White. An excellent summer sort	.05	.10	.25	.80
Long, Scarlet Short Top. Long and crisp, fine	.05	.10	.25	.80
Long, Icicle. Pure white, of fine fla- vor, suitable for forcing	.05	.10	.25	.80
White Strasburg Summer. The Ger- man’s favorite, large	.05	.10	.25	.80
Winter Long Black Spanish. The popular winter sort	.05	.10	.25	.80
Winter Round Black Spanish. A fine winter variety		.10	.25	.80

Rhubarb

(Rheum Rhaponticum)

German, “Rhabarber.” — French, “Rhubarbe.” — Spanish, “Rhubarbo Bastardo”

(For price of Rhubarb Roots see Vegetable Plants.) Seed may be sown early in spring in shallow drills one foot apart; when the plants are 3 or 4 inches high, thin to about a foot apart in the rows. In the fall, or prefer- ably the following spring, transplant into deep, rich soil, setting the plants about 3 by 3 feet apart. If propagated by dividing the roots, the work may be done either in spring or fall.

One ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill.

Linnaeus. Early, large and tender. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 14 lb., 50c.

■Victoria. Very large, later than Linnaeus. Pkt., 5c; oz.,' 20c; 14 lb. 50c.

FREE DELIVERY ANYWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES

Where orders are accompanied by cash we deliver free to any Post Office, Railroad, Express Office or Freight Station at our expense, except where otherwise noted: — ^Vegetable and Flower Seeds at the package, ounce, 14 Ib., 14 lb., and 1 lb. prices. Bulbs at single and dozen rates. Books and other publications.

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Squash

(Cucurbita Pepo and C. maxima)

German, “Kurbiss.” — French, “Courge.” — Spanish, “Calabaza Tontanera”

Squash seed should not be planted until the ground has become thoroughly warm and the weather is settled. A rich, warm, mellow soil is conducive to high yields and early maturity, but squashes grow satisfactorily in almost any well-drained soil. If possible, enrich each hill with one or two forkfuls of rotted manure. For bush types, the hills should be at least 4x4 feet apart; for the running varieties, 10 x 10 feet. It is customary to plant 8 or 10 seeds in each hill, and thin out, later, to two or three strong plants. During the early stages of growth keep the plants well sprinkled with tobacco or plaster dust to make them distasteful to insects; about the only way to deal with the squash vine borer is to cover the joints with an inch or two of soil so that secondary roots may develop.

Bush Varieties

One ounce of seed will plant about 30 hills.

Pkt. Oz. 14 Ih. Lb.

Giant Summer Crookneck. Yellow

fruit, large and good $0.05 $0.10 $0.30 $1.00

Golden Custard. An improved and

larger yellow bush	.05	.10	.30	1.00
Mammoth White Bush. The best for early use	.05	.10	.30	1.00
Vegetable Marrow. A favorite Eng- lish sort, distinct, flesh white...	.05	.15	.40	1.50
Yellow Bush Scallop. A fine summer sort	.05	.10	.30	1.00

Running Varieties

One ounce of seed will plant 15 hills.

Bay State. Style of Essex Hybrid,

color blue, good for fall ter	and	win-	.05	.15	.40	1.25
Boston Marrow. Follows	the	sum-
mer sorts in season, a and winter sort	good	fall	.05	.10	.30	1.00

Golden Bronze. This variety re- sulted from hybridizing Bay State and Boston Marrow. Few squashes are its equal in quality; moreover Golden Bronze is a heavy yielder and a good keeper. Flesh golden- yellow; the skin, which has a pecu- liar wrinkled look, is gray-green, bronzed on the upper surface when

ripe 05 .15 .30 1.00

Pkt. Oz. % lb. Lb.

Delicious. A medium sized, fall and winter squash with thick fine- grained yellow flesh. Skin usually uniform dark green, but occasion- ally lighter and somewhat mot- tled. Many people consider this variety superior to the Hubbard

in dryness, sweetness and flavor. Early Prolific Marrow, or Orange Marrow. Early, distinct, good.	.10	.20	.60	2.00
suitable for fall or winter use.... Essex Hybrid. A hard shell Turban,	.05	.10	.25	.80
fine for winter Hubbard. Deservedly the most pop-	.05	.15	.30	1.00

ular variety of winter squash in all parts of this country. Its orange-yellow flesh is always rich in flavor, sweet and dry. Vines strong and productive. The dark green oblong squashes of our su- perior strain often weigh from 10

to 25 pounds each	.05	.15	.40	1.25
Hubbard, Golden or Red. A grand keeper	.05	.15	.40	1.25
Hubbard, Mammoth Warted. Large, covered with warts, keeps well, fine quality	.05	.15	.40	1.25
Marblehead. Light blue, very pro- ductive and a fine keeper; oblong in shape '	.05	.15	.40	1.25
Victor. Bright orange-yellow; hard, warted shell; flesh thick, firm and of excellent quality. An enor- mously productive fall and early winter variety, which ripens about the same time as the Marrow. . . .	.05	.15	.50	1.50
Warren. An improved Essex Hy- brid, but of deeper orange color and harder shell	.05	.15	.50	1.50
Winter Crookneck. A standard win- ter sort, of fine quality	.05	.10	.30	1.00

Richmond, Maine, Nov. 9, 1914. Jos. Breck & Sons, Boston, Mass.

Gentlemen: — I used your seed almost wholly on my m acres of garden; they were a grand success and not one of them failed to germinate, also the seed I sold proved A No. 1. I do not think there is another seedsman in this country who puts out better seed than yours. Your seed has never failed to grow and bear good crops.

A. B. REED.

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Breck’s Belmont Tomato

Salsify, or Oyster Plant

(Tragopogon porrifolius)

German, “Boksbart.” — French, “Salsifis.”

Spanish, “Ostra Vegetal”

The demand for this vegetable is increasing from year to year, but as yet its good qualities are not widely known. In preparation for the table the roots are usually fried, boiled or stewed, but may be sliced raw for salad purposes.

The methods suggested for growing and keeping Pars- nips apply equally well to this crop.

One ounce of seed will sow 50 feet of drill.

Breck’s Improved Long White. Roots of Oz. 14 lb.

medium size, white and smooth $0.10 $0^0 $0.50

Mammoth Sandwich Island. Twice as large as the preceding, and of fine quality 10 .20 .50

Scorzonera, or Black Salsify

(Scorzonera Hispanica)

This vegetable should be cultivated in the same manner as salsify, but being a little more difficult to raise, is rarely grown except by private gardeners. Though the roots have black skins, the flesh is white and very tender. Scorzonera may be cooked in the same ways as Salsify, and many people consider it superior in flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c.

Tobacco

Connecticut Seed Leaf. Best adapted to Pkt. Oz. Lb. the climate of the Northern and Middle

States $0.05 $0.25 $2.00

Havana. Imported seed 10 .30 3.50

Tomato

(Lycopersicum esculentum)

German, “Liebsapfel.” — French, “Tomate.”

Spanish, “Tomate”

(For Tomato Plants, see Vegetable Plants.)

Sow the seed sparingly about the middle of March, in drills % of an inch deep and 2 inches apart, in a hot-bed, or sunny window where the temperature will not fall below 65 degrees. When the seedlings are two inches high, they should be transplanted to 3 inches apart each way in other flats of soil 3 inches deep, in which they may remain until time for planting in the garden. If a very early crop is desired, transplant again three weeks later, preferably into 4-inch pots of ver3' rich soil. About the first of June the plants may be set in the open For free delivery offers and general instructions re

ground. A heavy soil is conducive to high yields but the crop matures much earlier on fertile, sandj' loams; in the former, set the plants four feet apart each way; in the latter, 3 by 3 feet will give ample space.

One ounce of seed will produce	about	2000 plants.
Breck’s Belmont. The best early either for forcing or open ground cultivation, fruit bright scarlet, with few seeds, finely flavored and	Pkt.	Oz.	V4 lb.	Lb.
solid ! Chalk’s Early Jewel Tomato. Extra early, bright red, fine flavor and	$0.10 $0.35	$1.00	$3.50
very productive Dwarf Champion. Dwarf and strong habit of growth, very solid and of	.10	.30	1.00	3.50
extra quality Dwarf Stone Tomato. The largest dwarf growing sort. Fruit bright	.05	.30	1.00	3.00
scarlet Earliana. Earl'est and best bright	.05	.30	1.00	3.50
red tomato, smooth and firm Golden Queen. Good size and qual-	.05	.30	1.00	3.50
itj', bright yellow color June Pink. A very early market sort, smooth and of bright pink	.10	.30	1.00	3.00
color Perfection. Large and early, thick	.10	.50	1.50	5.50
meat, few seeds, blood-red color. Stokes’ Bonny Best. Very early, a	.05	.25	.60	2.00
vigorous grower, and prolific Stone. Very smooth, solid, thick.	.10	.40	1.50	4.00
flesh bright scarlet color Pear-Shaped Red. Fruit handsome	.05	.25	.60	2.00
and solid, fine for preserves Plum-Shaped Yellow. Uniform shape, bright yellow, used for	.10	.30 1	1.00
pickles Red Cherry. A small, early variety.	.10	.30	1.00
used for pickling Stirling Castle. Excellent for fore-	.10	.30	1.00
ing, medium size, scarlet in color The Comet. Splendid for forcing.	.10	.50	1.50
very prolific Strawberry, or Winter Cherry (Phy- salis Alkekengi). The fruit grows, in a husk and will keep all winter. It has a pleasant strawberry-like flavor. It is much used for pre-	.10	.50	1.50
serving, also for sauce Yellow Cherry. Similar to Red	.10	.40	1.25
Cherry except in color	.10	.30	1.00
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Purple Top White Globe Turnip

Turnip

(Brassica rapa)

German, “Steckrube.” — French, “Navet.”

Spanish, “Navo Comun”

Turnip seed may be sown at all seasons from April until the middle of August in our climate; but the roots will be of finer quality if seed is sown early in spring for the summer crop, and about August first for the fall and winter crop. A light soil, well-manured the previous year, furnishes ideal conditions; no manure should be applied at the time of sowing, unless it be well rotted compost, or the turnips are apt to be strong flavored, or bitter. The ground should be dug or plowed deep, and made mellow and fine. Sow the seed in drills % inch deep and from 12 to 18 inches apart, dropping one good seed to every inch of furrow. Plants of the early varie- ties should be thinped to about 3 inches apart, while those of the larger late varieties should not be left closer than 5 inches apart in the row. Cultivate often, and keep the crop free from weeds. The Ruta Baga sorts, which are generally grown for winter use, may be sown from the 20th of June to the middle of July. For stock feed- ing, the late crop is often sown broadcast on well-pre- pared soil and raked in lightly.

One ounce of seed will sow 150	feet of	drill ;	two
pounds, one acre in drills. From 1 sow one acre broadcast.	to	1 Vz pounds	will
Early Snowball. Small and of quick	Pkt.	Oz.	%lb.	Lb.
growth, pure white $0.05 Golden Ball. A small, golden-yellow	$0.10	$0.20 $0.60
variety, unsurpassed for table use Long White or Cow Horn. Flesh white, fine-grained and sweet, and	.05	.10	.20	.60
of excellent quality Purple-Top Munich. One of the best	.05	.10	.20	.50
earlies, good form and quality. . . . Purple-Top White Globe. Round,	.05	.10	.30	1.00
handsome, of superior quality. . . . Purple-Top Milan. Earliest of the flat Red-Tops; small, strapped leaves.	.05	.10	.20	.75
white, tender flesh Red, or Purple-Top Strap Leaf. The	.10	.15	.30	1.00
best of the flat turnips White Egg. A handsome egg-shaped	.05	.10	.20	.50
white variety, grows large White Top Milan. The earliest of	.05	.15	.25	.75
all turnips, very mild flavor White Norfolk. One of the best late	.10	.15	.40	1.25
varieties for stock White-Top Strap Leaf. Like Red-Top	.05	.10	.20	.50
variety, but not so popular	.05	.10	.20	.50

White Flat Dutch. An excellent	Oz.	% lb.	Lb.
early sort	.05	.10	.20	.50
Yellow Aberdeen. Very hardy and productive; good for stock and table; keeps well	.05	.10	.20	.75
Yellow Stone or Globe. Of medium size, excellent flavor; j'ellow	.05	.10	.20	.75
Ruta Baga, or Swedish Turnip Budlong Swede. Choice strain, white. $0.05 $0.10 $0.20	$0.75
Improved American. Flesh yellow, solid, sweet and fine flavor	.05	.10	.20	.75
Shamrock. A globe-shaped, very hardy, fine-grained, yellow	.05	.10	.20	.75
Skirving’s Purple-Top. Large, yel- low, firm flesh, sweet, good keeper	.05	.10	.20	.75
St. Andrew’s. A yellow flesh variety of excellent quality	j05	.10	.20	.75
Sweet German. Pure white, very solid, sweet, mild, well flavored. . .	.05	.10	.20	.75
White French. Excellent for table or stock. Firm, white and solid..	.05	.10	.20	.75

Spinach

(Spinacea oleracea)

German, “Spinat.”- — French, “Epinard.” — Spanish, “Espinaca”

Spinach thrives in rich soil, and may be planted as soon as the ground can be prepared in spring. Sow the seed in drills one inch deep and 12 or 15 inches apart. The main crop, for spring consumption, is sown in late August or September, tbe plants being protected during the winter by a covering of straw or litter. A single sowing of New Zealand Spinach will supply greens of excellent quality throughout the summer; plant the seed, 3 or 4 in a hill, in hills 3 feet apart each way. Seeds of this variety are enclosed in very hard shells and should be soaked in hot water before sowing.

One ounce of seed will sow 50 feet of drill;

12 pounds, one acre.

Long Standing. Leaves thick and large; best for spring sowing. .. .$0.05 $0.10 $0.15 $0.45 New Zealand (Tetragonia expansa).

A distinct, spreading plant, very

productive	.05	.15	.30	1.00
Giant. Round, thick leaved '	.05	.10	.15	.45
Prickly, or Winter. Recommended for fall sowing	.05	.10	.15	.45
Monstrous Viroflay. Large,- thick, dark green leaves	.05	.10	.15	.45
Bloomsdale or Savoy-Leaved. Large curled and wrinkled leaves	.05	.10	.15	.45
Victoria. Very dark colored leaves, fine variety for for spring sowing, later than Long Standing	.05	.10	.15	.45

Victoria Spinach

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Sweet, Pot and Medicinal Herbs

Herbs are all of easy cultivation. Sow the seed early

in May. Pkt. . Oz.

Anise (Pimpinella anisum). Annual $0.05 $0.10

Arnica (Arnica montana). Perennial 10 1.00

Balm (Melissa officinalis). Perennial 05 .30

Basil, Sweet (Ocymum basilicum). Annual 05 .15

Borage (Borago officinalis). Annual 05 .20

Caraway (Carum carui). Perennial 05 .15

Catnip (Nepeta cataria). Perennial .10 .40

Coriander (Coriandrum satirrum). Annual 05 .15

Dill (Anethum Graveolens). Annual 05 .20

Fennell (Foeniculum officinale). Perennial 05 .15

Hop Vine (Humulis Lupulus). Perennial 10 1.00

Horehound (Marrubium vulgare). Perennial... .05 .20

Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis). Perennial 05 .30

Lavender (Lavendula vera). Perennial 05 .30

Lovage (Levisticum officinalis). Perennial 10 1.00

Marjoram, Sweet (Origanum Majorana). Peren- nial 05 .20

Mint (Mentha piperita). Annual 25 3.00

Pennyroyal (Hedeoma pulegioides). Annual.. .10 .60

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis). Perennial. .10 .60

Rue (Ruta Graveolens). Perennial 10 .60

Saffron (Carthamus tinctorius). Annual 05 .20

Sage (Salvia officinalis). Perennial 05 .20

Savory, Summer (Satureia hortensis). Annual. .05 .20

Savory, Winter (Satureia montana). Perennial. .05 .20

Sorrel, Broad-leaved (Rumex Patientia). Peren- nial 10 .60

Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare). Perennial 10 .50

Thyme, Broad-leaved (Thymus vulgaris). Per- ennial 10 .80

Wormwood (Artemesia Absinthium). Perennial .05 .50

Seeds Used for Flavoring, Etc.

(Prices - subject to market changes.) Oz. Lb.

Anise $0.10 $0.40

Cummin 10 .20

Coriander 10 .20

Celery 10

Caraway 10 .20

Dill 10 .40

Fennell, Sweet 10 .40

Medicinal Pumpkin .30

Medicinal Asparagus 10 .30

Flax (Whole) Recleaned. Lb., 10c; 100 lbs., $6.00.

Bird Seeds

(All f. o. b. Boston. Prices subject to change without notice.)

Canary, Best Recleaned. Lb., 12c; 100 lbs., $10.00.

Hemp Seed, Recleaned Russian. Lb., 8c; 100 lbs., $6.00.

Rape, German. Lb., 12c; 100 lbs., $10.00. Rape, English. Lb., 12c; 100 lbs., $10.00. Mixed Bird Seed, bulk. Lb., 12c; 100 lbs., $10.00.

Breck’s Choice Mixed Bird Seed in packages packed by us, only the very best recleaned seed used. Pkg., 15c; doz., $1.50.

Lettuce, for Birds (for feed only). Lb., 30c; 100 lbs., $15.00.

Blue Maw or Poppy. Lb., 20c; 100 lbs., $15.00.

Rice Unhulled or Paddy. Lb., 12c; 100 lbs., $10.00.

Millet, Golden (for feeding). Lb., 8c; 100 lbs., $6.00.

Millet, White French. Lb., 20c; 100 lbs., $15.00.

McAllister’s Mocking Bird Food, in bulk.

Lb., 25c; 100 lbs., $20.00.

McAllister’s Mocking Bird Food, in bot- tles. 35c ea.; doz., $3.50.

Shepherd’s Song Restorer, in bottles. Each, 25c; doz., $2.75.

Gravel for Cages. Pkg., 10c; hu., $1.50.

Cuttle Fish Bone. Lb., 40c. ,

Striped Sunflower Seed. Lb., 10c; 100 lbs., $8.00.

Kaffir Corn for Pigeons. 100 lbs., $2.00.

Old Homestead Popcorn

For Corn Balls, Candied Pop- corn and Nnggets the Old Home- stead will be found superior. Per 1-lb. pkg., 10c; per case of 24 pkgs., $1.70 net.

Popcorn on Cob, or Shelled

Thoroughly cured, and in excellent condition for pop- ping. Per lb., 10c; per 100 lbs., $7.00 net.

Vegetable Plants and Roots

All are especially grown for our trade from choicest strains of seed. We shall be pleased to quote special

prices to Large Buyers.

ASPARAGUS ROOTS 100 1000

Colossal, two year old roots $1.00 $7.00

The Huh, two year old roots 1.25 10.00

Palmetto, two year old roots 1.00 7.00

CABBAGE PLANTS

From hot-beds, ready about first week in April.

Doz. 100 1000

Early Jersey Wakefield $0.20 $1.00 $8.00

Henderson’s Summer 20 1.00 8.00

Stone Mason 20 1.00 8.00

Fottler’s Brunswick 20 1.00 8.00

• For Winter Crop, ready July 1st.

Savoy American Improved 75 6.00

Fottler’s Brunswick 75 6.00

Stone Mason 75 6.00

CAULIFLOWER Doz. 100 1000

Breck’s White Bouquet $0.25 $1.50 $12.00

Snowball 25 1.50 12.00

CELERY PLANTS Doz. 100 1000

Boston Market $0.20 $1.00 $7.50

Golden Self-Blanching 20 1.00 7.50

Giant Pascal 20 1.00 7.50

White Plume 20 1.00 7.50

CHIVES

Used for flavoring soups, etc., each, 15c; doz., $1.50. EGG PLANTS Doz. 100

New York Improved $1.00 $6.00

Black Pekin 1.00 6.00

TARRAGON PLANTS

Each $0.30

Per dozen 3.00

HORSE RADISH SETS Doz. 100

Common $0.25 $0.60

Maliner Kren. The famous Bohemian varie- ty. growing in popularity here and recom- mended for the home garden 1.00

LETTUCE PLANTS • Doz. 100

Boston Market Head $0.20 $0.75

Early Curled Simpson 20 .75

PEPPER PLANTS

Large Bell, or Bull Nose $0.20 $1.75

RHUBARB ROOTS

Each $0.20

Per dozen 2.00

SWEET POTATO PLANTS 100 1000

Nansemond $0.75 $6.00

TOMATO PLANTS Doz. 100

Breck’s Belmont $0.30 $2.25

Acme 30 2.25

Paragon 30 2.25

Dwarf Champion 30 2.25

Livingstone’s Stone 30 2.25

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A Field of Marqnis Wheat.

AGRICULTURAL GRAINS

All grass, grain and clover seeds supplied by us are carefully tested for purity and germination before being offered for sale.

(Prices subject to market change).

Breck’s King Oats

One of the most popular varieties with the up-to-date New England farmer. We introduced King Oats about ten years ago and since then our sales have steadily in- creased. Usually, we find that at the end of the season, we could have sold more King Oats if it were possible to get seed stock grown for us.

King Oats this year, will be of extra quality, although somewhat darker colored than in past years. The seed will weigh nearly 40 pounds to the measured bushel; of good purity and germination. The grain, large, and plump; straw, long, clean and sturdy in growth, and remarkably free from rust and fungous diseases.

Per bu., $1.25; 5 bu. for $6.00; 10 bu. for $11.50; 20 bU. for $22.50.

(F. o. b. Boston; bags extra at value).

Jos. Breck & Sons,

Boston, Mass.

Marston Mills, Mass.,

March 9, 1914.

Gentlemen; —

Last year we thrashed 60 bushels of Breck’s King Oats to the acre and we think that your seed stock this year is of especially good quality.

(Signed) BILL and DANIEL.

Oats

Lincoln. Good American Sort 1.00

Wild Rice (Zizania aquatica). Price quoted on ap- plication. Not kept in stock. Seed must he kept moist until sown.

Buckwheat

Silver Hulled 2.00

Japanese. Enormously productive 2.00

MARQUIS SPRING WHEAT

A variety produced by scientific cross breeding of the old Calcutta and the frost-resisting Red Fyfe variety. First introduced by the Central Experiment Station in Ottawa, Canada, and has since rapidly displaced many other varieties in the North West and in Canada. In appearance Marquis Wheat is similar to Red Fyfe, but the heads as a rule are heavier and the stalks shorter, making it less likely to lodge. The kernel is flinty, a little darker red and more plump than Fyfe. It is beard- less having smooth yellow chaff, but its most valuable feature lies in its earliness as it matures a week or ten days earlier than Red Fyfe. Thrashing reports from the North West, indicate yields of 40 to 50 bushels per acre, weight 64 to 66 lbs. per measured bushel, and they report it to be of the highest milling quality. Not in many years has such a valuable variety been introduced. Our stock is strictly Canadian grown and of the highest purity and germination. Farmers who planted Marquis Wheat in New England last season had most satisfactory returns. Price, qt., 20c; pk., 75c; bu., $2.75.

Fyfe. A red, beardless wheat, with long smooth heads well covered with chaff ; straw stiff, bright colored. Grain very hard, of a dull, reddish color.

Very suitable for New England 2.50

Winter Wheat

Dawson’s Golden Chaff. One of the hardiest wheats we know of ; heads bald, color of grain white (in-

clined to light amber), straw of medium length.. 2.50

Barley

Two-Rowed $2.00

Four-Rowed 1.80

Success Beardless. A six-rowed variety that is prac- tically free from the poisonous beard. It is early, hardy, large grained, strong of straw and produc- tive 2.00

Rye

To prevent disappointment, we offer only selected rye for seed purposes.

Spring. Per bu $2.50 Winter 2.00

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Mondamin Corn

FIELD CORN

Prices subject to market changes. Customers pay transportation charges on all varie- ties. Quotations on large quantities. Bags as per schedule on third page of cover.

Our seed corn grown for us under contract and especially for seed purposes. We wish to call particular attention to our fine stock of Improved Learning and also Virginian grown Eureka Ensilage. Stock of both the above are extra choice this year.

Breck’s Mondamin. The earliest and best Yellow flint variety; eight-rowed ears, well-filled to the tips. For complete description see page 24. 25c qt.; $1.25 per pk.; $4.00 a bu. Breck’s Angel of Midnight. One of the earliest Yellow Flint varieties, of the early Canada type. Ears long, with comparatively deep kernels. 20c qt.; $1.00 per pk.; $2.50 bu. Brewer’s Yellow Dent. This variety originated in New England and is unquestionably the best strain of dent corn to grow for grain in the latitude of Boston;. it is also valuable for ensilage. The stalks average from ten to twelve feet in height; the ears have about twenty rows of closely-packed kernels. At the National Corn Exposition at Omaha this strain, with 133 1/3 bushels, took first prize for the largest yield of shelled corn from a measured acre. Our seed is strictly New England grown. 15c qt.; 75c pk.; $2.50 bu.

Blunt’s Prolific. A leafy, eight-rowed, white dent corn, desirable for ensilage. 15c qt.; 75c pk.; $2.00 bu.

Early Yellow Canada. An extra early eight-rowed flint variety with large kernels and small cobs. Ears of medium size. A popular variety in Northern New England. 15c qt.; 75c pk.; $3.00 bu.

Early Sanford. A popular white flint variety, equally valuable for ensilage or grinding. The eight-rowed ears average from 9 to 10 inches in length and have broad cream- ‘ white kernels. 15c qt.; 75c pk.; $2.00 bu.

Eureka Ensilage. One of the most popular White Dent varieties among dairymen. It is enormously productive of both foliage and ears. Our Virginian grown seed has given great satisfaction throughout New England. 15c qt.; 75c pk.; $2.50 bu.

Improved Learning. A yellow dent variety very valuable for ensilage. The plants are tall with a large amount of foliage. Each stalk usually produces two good long ears with small red cobs, well filled with large, deep, golden kernels. 15c qt.; 75c pk.; $2.00 bu. Longfellow. The variety most widely grown in New England. An early eight-rowed flint corn with long ears and comparatively small cobs, filled to the tips with large, broad kernels. 15c qt.; $1.00 pk.; $3.00 bu.

Pride of the North. An exceptionally early dent variety. Stalks of medium height with broad leaves. The ears, which average 7 or 8 inches in length, have from 12 to 16 rows. Grains long and deep yellow, making meal of extra good quality. 15c qt.; 60c pk.; $2.00 bu.

Red Cob Ensilage. A red-cobbed, white dent corn with heavy foliage; popular among dairymen in northern New England. 15c qt.; 60c pk.; $2.00 bu.

White Southern. A tall growing dent variety with leafy stalks; valuable for ensilage and fodder. 15c qt.; 60c pk.; $2.00 bu.

Sweet Fodder. Unexcelled for cutting green and feeding to stock. It should be included in all soiling schedules. 15c qt.; 75c pk.; $3.00 bu.

Winter Vetch

(Vicia Villosa)

Growth and appearance like

Spring Vetch.

Valuable as a cover crop or for early spring forage. In this latitude seed should be sown before Sept,

15th, so that the plants may be- come well established before cold weather. It is customary to sow from two to four pecks of Winter Vetch with six pecks of either Winter Wheat or Winter Rye. If sown alone, broadcast one bushel per acre. Weight 60 lbs. per bushel. Price, $9.00 per bushel, net.

Prices subject to market changes.

Spring Vetch or Tares

(Vicia Sativa)

Very much like common peas in growth and general appear- ance. An annual legume. Valu- able as a summer forage when sown early in spring on well cul- tivated and enriched ground at the rate of % bushel Vetch and 2 bushels Grain, Barley or Oats per acre. Can also be sown alone at the rate of about 80 lbs. per acre as cover crop for orchard.

Weight per bushel 60 lbs.; $4.00 bushel net, subject to market changes.

Winter Vetch

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JOSEPH BRECK & SONS

(Corporation)

Grimm Alfalfa, Dotstiome Farm, Fayetteville, N. Y.

ALFALFA, or LUCERNE

(Medicago Sativa)

Alfalfa, the greatest known forage crop, is now grown successfully in all parts of the world and is steadily gain- ing favor with the intelligent New England farmer, for it is proving to be of the greatest value to him not only as ,a forage crop, but as a soil improver. It is a legume, taking free nitrogen from the air and storing it up in the deep growing roots. As green fodder or cured hay Alfalfa is relished above all other forage crops by stock.

To grow a good field of Alfalfa, it is important to select deep, loamy, well-drained land with loose sub-soil, as standing water will soon kill out the young plants. Plow and harrow the land thoroughly, and with the first harrowing apply at least one ton of Agricultural Lime per acre, thereby correcting any acidity in the soil and, what is more important, making conditions favorable to the activity of nitrogen-gathering bacteria upon the presence of which success depends. Continue to harrow the land at short intervals for some weeks, thereby thoroughly pulverizing the top soil and at the same time working out and killing the old grass roots and weeds that would otherwise get a quick start and choke out the young Al- falfa. If possible, give the ground a fair dressing of barnyard manure, and a short time before sowing the seed harrow in 600 or 800 lbs. per acre of high grade commercial fertilizer. Either the seed should be inocu- lated with Farmogerm before sowing, or soil from an old Alfalfa field should be sown broadcast at the rate of 300 to 500 lbs. per acre.

It has been found that in this latitude seed sown the last of July or early in August will escape being hindered by weed growth, and get a good stand before cold weather. Sow broadcast at the rate of 20 lbs. per acre.

Never cut Alfalfa before buds have appeared close to the ground at the crowns of the plants; always judge the time to cut by the presence of these basal shoots or buds and not by the period of bloom. Do not cut closely the first season; cut, allow the plants to wilt, put up in cocks and cure in the cock.

Genuine Grimm Alfalfa

As a result of extensive trials of numerous varieties of Alfalfa, at various Experiment Stations and on many farms, in the Northern States, the unanimous conclusion is that the Grimm strain is hardier and more productive than any other known variety. It originated in northern Minnesota from seed brought from the fatherland and

sown by Ferdinand Grimm, a German farmer. During the many years he allowed his fields to remain in Alfalfa, the more tender plants winter-killed; from those which survived he saved seed, little thinking that by natural selection he was developing a strain of Alfalfa more valu- able to the American farmer than any yet discovered. Professor Hayes, before being appointed Assistant Secre- tary of Agriculture, recognizing the superiority of Grimm Alfalfa for sections where ordinary varieties fail, took measures to have the Grimm strain kept pure and to have it tested in other parts of the countrj". In 1904 the Gov- ernment contracted with Mr. F. E. Dawley of Dotshome Farm, Fayetteville, N. Y., to grow 18 varieties of Alfalfa, one of which was Grimm, devoting an acre to each strain. The original stand of Grimm is still in existence. In 1914 it yielded a total of over 6 tons of cured hay in four cuttings. During the first three years of the contract no seed was allowed to ripen on this plot, but since then a seed crop has been harvested every year until 1914. At the present time there are over 60 acres of Genuine Grimm Alfalfa on Dotshome Farm. Although Alfalfa occupies nine-tenths of the meadows in the Fayetteville section, no diseases or insect enemies have appeared. The seed, which is true to name, clean, and absolutely free from Dodder, never leaves the farm until shipped to us. Notwithstanding its higher price, we feel confident that oiir Grimm seed is the most economical for all farmers who desire to grow Alfalfa. Price, per lb., 80c; 20 lb. lots and over, 75c per lb.

For inoculating new land we can supply soil from healthy old Alfalfa fields where the root-tubercles are abundant. To ensure its reaching our customers in the best possible condition, all soil will be shipped direct from the Dotshome Farm in strong, full-weght sacks of 100 lbs. each. Use 300 lbs. to 500 lbs. per acre. Price, 100-lb. bags, 81.00; 500 lbs. for $3.25; per ton, $10.00; f. o. b. shipping point.

Break’s True Turkestan Alfalfa

This variety has given during the past ten years, great satisfaction throughout New England. Unfortunately the True Turkestan seed is very scarce this year on account of European War cutting off our source of supply. Stock we offer is very limited, crop 1913, good test and ger- mination. Price, 25c lb.; $20.00 100 lbs., subject to stock being unsold.

American Grown Alfalfa

Manv farmers prefer this stock to all others. We offer only the finest recleaned seed. 20c lb.; $18.00 per 100.

JOSEPH BRECK & SONS

(Corporation)

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Clovers

(Prices variable, subject to market changes).

Clovers are the foundation of permanent agriculture in the North and East. They have the faculty of taking nitrogen from the air, and also of rendering available much of the inert plant food of the soil. Their long, powerful tap-roots penetrate to a great depth, loosen the soil, admit air, and by their decay add immensely to the fertility of the soil.

Medium Red (Trifolium pratense). This is the common Red Clover and by far the most important variety for the practical purposes of agriculture. 60, lbs. to the bushel. Price per lb., 22c; per 100 lbs., $20.00. Mammoth Pea Vine (Trifolium pratense magnum). Of ranker growth than Medium Red and usually lasts longer; excellent for plowing under to improve exhausted soils. 60 lbs. to the bushel. Price per lb., 25c; per 100 lbs., $22.00.

Alsike, or Swedish (Trifolium hybridum). The hardiest of all clovers; it resists cold and extreme drought, and for low, wet land is invaluable; excellent for bees. 60 lbs. to the bushel. Price per lb., 22c ; per 100 lbs., $20.00. White Clover (Trifolium repens). This variety should be included in all mixtures for lawns and permanent pas- tures. It is adapted to all soils. 60 lbs. to the bushel. Price per lb., 50c; per 100 lbs., $45.00.

Crimson Clover (Trifolium incarnatum). Also known as Scarlet, or Carnation Clover. A rapid-growing annual of great value where only one crop is desired; excellent as a cover crop in orchards, or for plowing under to improve poor soils. 60 lbs. to the bushel. Price per lb., 15c; per 100 lbs., $12.00.

Yellow Trefoil (Medicago lupulina). An annual or bien- nial suitable for pastures in wet meadows or stiff clayey soils which are too poor for other clovers. 60 lbs. to the bushel. Price per lb., 20c; per 100 lbs., $15.00. Yellow Sweet Clover (Melilotus officinalis). More suitable for turning under than the White variety. A good crop with which to prepare land for Alfalfa. Height about 2 feet. 60 lbs. to the bushel. Price per lb., 40c; per 100 lbs., $35.00.

Japanese Barnyard Millet

(Panicum Crus Galli)

This has proved to be a profitable forage crop for the New England States, especially useful for feeding green during the month of August. It is also valuable as ensilage and for hay and the seed is an excellent poultry food. Rich, moist soils are best for Japanese Millet. Seed sown at the same time as Field Corn will yield most heavily; it grows rapidly during the hot weather of early summer and a crop of green fodder at the rate of 12 to 15 tons per acre is not unusual. It is sometimes planted, however, as late as the middle of August. When sown broadcast 25 pounds of seed per acre are required; in drills 18 inches apart 15 pounds per acre. Weight about 35 pounds per bushel. Per lb., 10c; per 100 lbs., $9.00.

Southern Cow Peas

(Vigna Catjang)

Make Poor Land Rich

The plowing under of green crops is one of the best and cheapest ways of improving the soil. For this pur- pose the Cow Pea is most popular, especially for medium or light soils. Seed should be sown in May or June at the rate of 114 bushels per acre and the plants plowed under as soon as they have attained their full growth. Although this crop is alreadj' widely known and appre- ciated its merits are so marked that it can undoubtedly be planted to advantage far more frequently than it is at present. There is no cheaper or surer method of im- proving the soil than by sowing Cow Peas. Being nitro- gen gatherers, their use permits the farmer to dispense with fertilizers containing this element; nitrogen or am- monia in commercial fertilizers is valued at about 18c per pound.

(Prices subject to market changes).

Clay, or Wonderful. Has matured in New England. Qt.,

20c; bu., $4.00.

New Era. Early and large yielder. Qt., 20c; bu., $4.00. Southern Black Eye. Immense cropper. Qt., 20c; bu., $4. Whippoorwill. One of the earliest. Qt., 20c; bu., $4.00.

Rape — Dwarf Essex, English

Is easily grown, perfectly hardy and possesses remark- able fattening properties. Ilnder ordinary field conditions the plants reach height of about 4 feet; tbe roots being strong growing, penetrate the soil to a considerable depth.

Rape is especially adapted to cool, moist conditions, such as prevail in New England, and for its best develop- ment requires a loamy soil, moist and rich; ground that has produced good crops of corn, turnips and cabbage will be found very suitable for Rape.