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SEED LABORATORY.
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Seed GflSflipQU^.
Purky Cucumber, (2 ft. I inch,) and Bright and Early Tonriato.
Tl?e Eastmar? Seed <?o
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^ast Summer, fi\Bl^e.
We Grow Our Seeds
On our own grounds. Not all. but the most important kinds, and a greater pro- portion, we believe, than anv other retail house m America. Thus we both the quality of our seeds and save custo- mers the middleman's profits.
Our Location
Is conducive to the production of seeds of the highest quality, and the best rather than the cheapest is our aim. Carefully conducted experiments bv eminent scien- tists have demonstrated the truth of the popular idea that, seeds ripened in the north are far superior to those grown in lower latitudes, and our customers testify to the same fact.
Our Facilities
For handling, packing and shipping seeds 't-l,^^^ . • i
to customers are such that your orders will i ^ "^re IS NO RlSK
be promptly and accurately filled, and the seeds safely delivered by mail or other- wise, as directed.
Our Own Introductions
i • Are designated throughout the catalogue I by our trademark as in the I margin of this paragraph. ' Xovelties are so apt to be dis- 1 appointing through over-
, drawn descriptions and other-
I wise, that we have always made thorough triais of whatever was new and of promise before admitting it to our catalogue, and have then been careful that our descrip- I tions should conform to the characteristics j of the varieties as they exist. It is a pleas- i ure to have our customers tell us— as they i do— that their expectations are more than realized.
'^For the Season of 1900''
\\ e shall as usual guarantee the fresh- ness of our seeds for the season indicated. Some seedsmen are just adopting this plan as a ''new idea.". We have practiced it for about ten years, not only on the larger packages, but on small 'retail packets \s well.
We Warrant
Our seeds to be as represented to the ex- tent of refilling the order gratis should there be just cause for dissatisfaction, either in same varieties or in other seeds of equal value. We do not, however, warrant che crop, which depends as much on proper culture and favorable weather as on the quality of the seed.
Our List of Varieties
Is much smaller that in most seed catalogues, as we have always held that a select list of the best varieties is preferable to a lengthy list of good, bad and indiffer- ent.
Our Prices
Are as low as the high standard of our seeds will admit and (except in cases specially noted) include the free delivery of our seeds by mail. Many catalogues con- vey the idea of low prices by the figures opposite each variety, while elsewhere a charge of eight cents per pound is required. m pay the postage, thus practically bring- ing our seed store to your own town.
In ordering seeds of us by mail. If re- mittances are made" as directed in the next paragraph, we assume all the risks, and guar- antee the safe arrival of the seeds. " •
How to Send Money.
Our terms for seeds aie cash with the order. Sums of over one dollar may be sent at our risk by Post Office Order, Bank : Dr^ft, or Registered Letter. Sums of one \ dollar or less may be mailed at our risk in a j securely sealed letter.
Extras.
All who order seeds to the amount of one dollar and upwards may include extra seeds by the packet to the amount of 20 cents for every dollar remitted. Seeds to the full amount of the actual remittance may be either by the packet or by the ounce, pound, quart, etc., but the extra seeds must be by the packet only.
Garden Vegetables.
ASPARAGUS.
CoilOVer's ColoSSaL The recog- nized standard variety.
The Palmetto. A new sort, earlier than Conover's Colossal, a better yielder, and more even and regular.
Per lb. 1-4 lb. oz. pkt.
Couover's Colossal, $ 15 8 3
The Palmetto, 75 20 10 5
BEAN
BUSH VARIETIES.
The Lightning. Lovers of green beans, either string or shell, who wish to hasten the season, should plant the Lightning. Planted beside, other extra early varieties, we have yet to hear of the instance where it has failed to exceed them all in eailiness, while in its season its qual- ity is excellent. It should be closely watch- ed when the beans begin to form, as a very few days from the blossom will give pods suitable for string beans. At this stage of their growth they are very tender and of rich flavor. But they keep right on growing, and in a few days more the pods have toughened, and not long after they are fit for shelling. It exactly resembles the old Early Fegee in appearance, but comes into bearing fully two weeks ahead of that variety.
Dwarf Horticultural. The dwarf form of the old London Horticultural or Speckled Cranberry. Excellent for shell- ing.
PRICES. (Bush Varieties.) THE LIGHTNING,
Dwarf Horticultural,
Golden Ej^ed Wax,
Early Valentine,
Golden Wax
Prolific German Wax,
Yellow Six Weeks,
Early Mohawk,
White Kidney,
{Pole Varieties.) Horticultural Eima, . . . London Horticultural, Golden Cluster Wax,.
Golden Eyed Wax. In our .New England climate the bush varieties of A\ax or butter bean are particularly subject to rust. The Golden Eyed Wax (the dried bean of which might easily be mistaken for the common yellow-eye,) has proved rust proof with us. The pods equal any of the wax varieties until they approach maturity, when the shelled beans are of exceptionally delicious flavor. They are also fine for baking when dry.
Early Valentine. The best green pod string bean.
Golden Wax. A well-known butter bean.
Prolific German Wax. One of
the best and most prolific.
Yellow Six Weeks. An old favorite Early Moliawk. Good for shell-
Wbite Kidney. Of
cellence for shelling green, baking.
superlative ex- also good for
POLE VARIETIES.
Horticultural Lima. This cross between the London Horticultural and the Lima preserves in a considerable degree the color and hardiness of the former and the form of the latter, while it combines the flavor of the two.
London Horticultural. An ex
cellent shell bean. Also known as the Speckled Cranberry.
Golden Cluster Wax. Earlier than the old Giant Wax, bearing pods dou- ble the size of that variety in great profu- sion. Excellent every way.
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SWISS
BEET.
TABLE VARIETIES.
Faust's Early. The earliest beet in cultivation. It is large enough for the table before the Egyptian or Eclipse, and coiitimies growing; after they have stopped. It is also less liable to become tough and stringy from age.
Edmand's Blood The reddest of
rp « all turnip
1 Urnip. beets, and for
that reason generally preferred to all others.
Half Long". A favorite with market gardeners. Unexcelled in color.
Long: Smooth Dark Blood. A
good winter variety.
Eclipse. Nearly as early as any, of good shape, being nearly spherical, and a favorite with market gardeners.
Bastiaii's Early Turnip. Not quite so early as the Eclipse, but larger. Excellent quality.
Dewing's Turnip. A favorite va- riety for general crop. Good color.
Golden Turnip. One of the sweetest of beets, having a delicate flavor peculiarly its own.
Swiss Chard. Although classed with the beets, it has no edible root, the tops alone being used. These are cooked entire for greens, for which they are superb. An- other way of cooking is to boil the leaf
CHARD.
stalks, and serve with butter and pepper exactly as you would Asparagus, though they require longer boiling, fully an hour. We have three colors, known as Gold-leaf, Blood-leaf and Silver-leaf, but the latter is usually preferred.
VARIETIES FOR CATTLE.
3Iangel Wurzel, Long Red. A
well known large variety.
Mangel Wurzel, Orange Globe.
We consider this the best Mangel grown, especially for shallow soil.
Imperial Sugar. Large, and sweet- er than the Mangels.
PRICES:
(^Table Varieties.) Per lb. 1-4 lb. oz. pkt.
Faust's Early, 50 15 S 3
EDflAND'S BLOOD TUR=
NIP. 45 15 8 5
Half Long, 75 20 10 5
Long Smooth Dark Blood, 50 15 8 3
Eclipse 50 15 8 3
Bastian's Early Turnip, 50 15 8 3
Dewing" s Turnip, 40 15 8 3
Golden Turnip 50 15 8 3
SWISS CHARD, 75 20 .0 5
( Varieties for cattle.
Mangel Wurzel, Long Red,.... 35 15 5
Mangel Wurzel, Orange Globe, 35 15 5
Imperial Sugar, 35 15 5
BRUSSELS SPROUTS.
Dwarf Improved. A member of the cabbage family, having numerous small heads around the stalk, very nice and tend- er when cooked. Per oz. 1 5 cts., pkt. 5 cts.
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EARLY WINNIGSTADT.
CABBAGE.
Early Winnigstadt. Absolute
ly the most reliable header of any variety grown. Succeeds on a great diversity of soils. Nearly every plant heads if given half a chance. Planted late it keeps well for winter.
Earliest of All. The earliest and most uniform in color, size and shape of any variety yet introduced. It has but few outer leaves, enabling closer planting and a larger crop. It has matured fine heads in forty days from the time plants are set out in the open ground.
Early Jersey Wakelield. The
standard early variety for Boston and New York markets. Choicest seed.
Fottler's Early Brunswick. A
well-known second early sort, with large flat heads.
All Seasons. Quickly matures, but is such a good keeper that it may be plant- ed for early or late crop.
Stone-Mason Marblehead. A
good late Cabbage.
Marblehead Mamniotli. The
largest Cabbage grown. It needs a deep strong soil, highly cultivated.
Premium Flat Dutch. A good winter Cabbage.
American Savoy Improved.
The Savoys have fine curled leaves, and are the handsomest and tenderest of all Cabbages, as well as having the richest flavor.
Red Dutch. For pickling, or as a salad.
PRICES: Per lb. 1-4 lb. oz. pkt.
EARLY WINNIGSTADT, i 50 45 15 4
Earliest of All, 3 00 i 00 30 5
Early Jersey Wakefield, (best) 3 00 i 00 30 5
B'ottler's Early Brunswick,.... 150 50 20 4
All Seasons, i 75 55 20 4
Stone-Mason Marblehead, ... . 225 65 25 4
Marblehead Mammoth, 200 60 20 4
Premium Flat Dutch, i 50 50 20 4
American Savoy Improved, .. . 200 Oo 20 4
Red Dutch, 1 50 50 15 4
CARROT.
Early Short Scarlet. The earliest. Best for forcing. Very small. Superior quality.
French Short Horn. Small, de- sirable for the table.
Danvers. An intermediate variety, more productive than the smaller kinds, and succeeds well on more shallow soil than is necessary for the larger varieties.
0xllC3.rt. This variety, known also as the Guerande, is a decided acquisition.
It excels in shape, in color and in quality. But little longer than the French Short Horn and of double the average diameter of that variety, a greater number of bush- els can be raised at less expense and labor than any other carrot. The easiest of all carrots to harvest, as it may be easily pulled by hand without the aid. of plow, spade or fork.
Long" Orange. A good long variety.
Large White Belgian. Very large. Good for cattle.
PRICES: Per lb. 1-4 lb. oz. pkt.
Early Short Scarlet, 80 25 10 3
French Short Horn, 75 20 10 3
Danvers, i 00 30 10 '3
OXHEART, 65 20 8 3
Long Orange, 55 20 83
Large White Belgian, 15 S 3
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SXOWBALL. The earliest variety, best quality, surest to head.
Extra Early Dwarf Erfurt.
Nearly equal to the Snowball.
Early Paris. Somewhat later than the foresoine.
PRICES:
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Extra Early Dwarf Erfurt, Earlv Paris
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CELERY
JHendersou's Dwarf White. An
excellent variety, very solid, crisp and ten- der. Keeps weil for winter.
Boston 3Iarket. As its name indi- cates, the favorite market variety in the vicinity of Boston.
White Plume.This "self-blanch- ing" variety does not require high banking to blanch the stalks. Simply earthing up enough to keep the stalks together, or even passing a string around each plant, is suffi- cient. Finest quality, but not a first-class keeper.
Golden Heart. Fine flavored, with stalks of a golden tint.
Xew Rose. A beautiful pink. Very pretty and a good keeper.
Turnip Kooted. A variety culti- vated for its root, which is used sliced for a salad; also for flavoring soups.
PRICES: 1-4 lb. pkt.
Henderson's Dwarf White, 25 5
Boston Market 25 5
WHITE PLU.ME, 20 5
Golden Heart, 25 5
New Rose, 30 8
Turnip Rooted, 20 5
CORN.
SWEET VARIETIES.
Eastman's Early. Thisvari
ety is of our own originating and we were six years in bringing it to perfection. It is fully even with the Cory inearliness; vastly superior in quality, being the finest fiavored of the extra early varieties ; and outyields every other early kind we have tested, two good ears on a stalk being common when it is given plenty of room. It has white kernels and a pure white cob. During the nine years our customers have planted it we do not recall a single unfavor- able report, and the demand for it steadily increases. Our sales of East- man's Early exceed that of all other varie- ties of sweet corn combined.
Golden Hybrid. This cross
between the sweet and field varieties of corn retains the general appearance of the form- er and the color of the latter, and combines the sweetness of the one with the richness and peculiarity of flavor of the other, pro- ducing a combination of flavor which lead many to regard it as the finest table varie- ty in existence. Its beauty as well flavor recommends it to notice, the effect being produced by a dish made up of alternate ears of the Golden Hybrid and one of the white varieties. It is moderately early in matur- ing, and as it is tenderest and best before reaching maturity, it will be found to be ready for use soon after the very early varie- ties.
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SYTHE EASTMAtMSEEDCQ
TATTOOED YANKEE POP CORN-
Cory. The well known standard of the extra earlies.
Early Boston Market. The larg est early sort. Very sweet.
Black 3Iexicau. Sweetest of all
Very sweet,
Potter's Excelsior.
rather late.
StowelFs Everg-reen. A late va- riety that remains in bearing for a long time. Too late for extreme north.
VARIETIES OF POP CORN.
Or '-Squirrel Tooth."
White Rice.
Good every way.
Oolden Dwarf.
eared, good quality.
Cardinal Striped
PRICES:
{Sweet Varieties.') EASTMAN'S EARLY,
Cory,
Early Boston Market, . . .
Black Mexican, ...
GOLDEN HYBRID,
Potter's Excelsior,
Stowell's Ex'ergreen,
V arieties of J 'op Corn , TATOOED YANKEE,.
White Kice,
Golden Dwarf,
Cardinal Striped,...
Very early, small Very pretty.
Tatooed Yankee. This curi- ously marked pop corn haSsproved the most taking novelty we ever put out. It is of the "rice" or "squirrel tooth" type, and the colors, golden yellow and tattoo black are in such marked contrast as everywhere to attract attention. Its fine ap- pearance, superior quality for popping, earliness and large yield admirably fit it for a market variery, as has been demonstrated. It is also just the thing to take the premiums at the fairs in the fall. Our artist has endeavored to show its pecul- iar appearance as far as possible in black and white on a reduced scale.
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Curled Leaf. A pungent little salad plant of quick growth, used either alone or mixed with Lettuce and other salad plants. Known also as Pepper Grass. Oz. 10, pkt. 5.
CHOICE SEEDS
OF OUR OWN GROWING
A SPECIALTY.
E m \\\ mm.
On seeds in all mailable quantities at catalogue prices.
(At special express prices the pur- chaser pays the express charges.)
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Early Russian.
CUCUHBER.
'* Purity." About a dozen years ago the White German Cucumber was first brought to our notice, and its fine appear- ance as an exhibition variety- led us to offer it to our custo- mers, notwithstanding its lack of hardiness and the fact that it failed to come altogether true to color. Since that time other seeds- men have picked it up and under a variety of names it may now be obtained in sub- stantially the same condition as when first offered by us. But while other seedsmen have been renaming and striving to boom it, we have steadily, year by year, been ac- climating and improving it, until we believe our present improved strain is fairly entitled to recognition as a new variety. Whereas our original White German was slow to germinate and a shy bearer, our improve- ment is nearly as hardy as the common sorts; and while perhaps not more than seventy-five per cent of the original came a true white, it is a rare occurrence to see a suggestion of mixture in a large field of our improvement, which we now first offer under the name of Purii y. While pre- eminently an exhibtion variety, it is in its early stages unsurpassed for the table, crisp, tender, of the mildest flavor, which we have never known to be tainted with the slightest hint of bitterness. We do not recommend it however for a general crop, but for limited family use and for ex- hibition purposes; nor would we advise those who last year purchased our White German to expect the Purity to be much different, as our improvement has been
Long Green Improved.
' long continued and gradual. Our claim j for it is that it is now thoroughly Ameri. j canized, and may be depended on under j ordinary condition^ to produce a bountiful crop of the handsomest, fairest and purest cucumbers imaginable, many specimens, like the one from which our illustration on front cover was made, ranging from two feet upward in length. It bears but few j seeds, which consequently must always be I higher priced than the common sorts.
Early Russian. The earliest, very : hardy, productive, tender and crisp. Fruit 1 small, usually growing in pairs. If kept closely picked and none allowed to ripen it will remain in bearing a long time.
Extra Early Seedling. Nearly as early as the Russian, and much larger.
Parisian Pickling". Distinct from all other varieties, the fruit being strikinglv long and cylindrical, and densely covered with fine prickles. The best pickling variety we have ever grown.
Liivingston's Evergreen. A boun tiful cropper, of medium sized fruit of the best quality. The cucumbers retain their green color a long time.
Medium Pickling. A combination of earliness, yield and quality. Good for slicing as well as for pickles.
White Spine Improved.
cellent table varietv.
An ex-
Long Green Improved. One of
the largest of American sorts, of excellent quality.
Per lb. 1-4 lb. oz. pkt.
PRICES: PURITY,
Early Russian, 6o 20 8 3
Extra Early Seedling 60 20 8 3
Parisian Pickling 75 25 10 5
Livingston's Evergreen, 65 20 8 3
Medium Pickling 60 20 8 3
White Spine Improved, 60 20 8 3
Long Green Improved, 60 20 8 3
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EQQ PLANT.
Long Purple. The egg plant is of tropical origin and requires the whole sea- son in our climate. The Long Purple is one of the earliest varieties. Per oz. 30 cts.; pkt. 5 cts.
ENDIVE.
London Curled. A salad plant grown for its leaves, which are crisp and tender when blanched. Per oz. 25 cts.; pkt. 5 cts.
KALE.
Scotch Curled. The loose green leaves are boiled and served exactly like cabbage, and have a flavor distinctly their own, highly prized by many.
KOHL RABL
This singular vege- table is intermediate between the Cabbage and Turnip in habit, the stem thickening into a sort of fleshy bulb several inches above ground. It is delicate and tender for the table when young, but grows stringy with age. Per oz. 25 cts., pkt. 5 cts.
PEPPER.
liAKGE BELL. Large, bright red; a handsome variety.
Ruby King". Larger than the Bell, and very productive.
Cbilds' Celestial. Very fruitful, of small creamy-yellow peppers, turning in- tense scarlet when ripe. Rather late.
Chili. The variety usually grown for pepper sauce.
PRICES: Per oz. pkt.
Large Bell 25 5
Ruby King 30 5
Childs' Celestial 8
Chili 30 5
LETTUCE.
Grand Kapids. Beautifully curled, a strong grower, tender and crisp. Very early, and fine for forcing.
Boston Curled. Handsome and of good quality. If wanted all summer, sow a new lot every two weeks.
Premium Cabbage. Forms a
solid head, and remains in good condition longer than most varieties.
Celery Lettuce, inthe^ceiery"
or "Cos" Lettuce we have something en- tirely different from the common sorts. The leaves are long and upright. Tie a string loosely around the plant when eight inches high, and the inside will in about a week become beautifully blanched, nearly as white as the finest celery stalks, twice as crisp, and of the most delicate flavor im- aginable.
Bronze I^ed. Of striking appear- ance, and very delicate and buttery flavor. It stands the heat of mid-summer to a re- markable degree. No vegetable on our grounds ever attracted more attention.
PRICES: Per lb. 1-4 lb. oz. pkt.
Grand Rapids, i 00 30 20 4
Boston Curled i 00 30 10 4
Premium Cabbage, i 50 40 20 4
CELERY LETTUCE, 250 75 25 5
Bronze Red, i 50 40 20 4
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MUSK MELON.
Granite State. This fine Melon, the earliest of all varieties, has proved an acquisition indeed to all lovers of this wholesome and luscious fruit. In all of i our own tests as well as in those reported by our customers, it has in every instance ripened ahead of all other kinds on trial, so that v. e caii confidently recommend it as the earliest melon in cultiva- 1 tion. In unfavorable seasons : the Granite State is frequently the only kind on our grounds that fully ripens. The fruit \ is large, oblong, deeply ribbed, greenish yel- low when ripe, while the flesh is very thick, melting and richly flavored. Cut in wide slices, lightly sprinkled with sugar and i eaten with a spoon, it is simply delicious.
The "nanqiiet. Flesh a deep salmon yellow, and the most delicious flavor of any melon ue ever tasted.
Golden Xetted Gem. An early, rather sm.all variety, but productive, and of excellent flavor.
Clirislnias. Does not mature on the vines, but may be picked before frost, stored in a dry place, and in a month or six weeks becomes mellow, juicy and sweet.
PRICES: Per lb. 1-4 lb. oz. pkt.
Ciranite State 10
The Banquet 60 20 8 4
Early Christina 6"o 20 S 4
Jenrij'Lind 60 20 8 4
Green Citron 60 20 8 4
Golden Xetted Gem 60 20 8 4
Christmas 10
PARSNIP.
Abbott's Hollow Crown. Unsur- passed in quality. It requires a very deep soil to accommodate its great length of root.
TniMlip IiOOtert. Form described by its name. Valuable for growing in shal- low soils, ^^here the long varieties would not succeed. Earlier than the Hollow Crown, but not so good quality nor so good a keeper.
Early Christina.
est varieties.
One of the earli- 1
Jenny L.ind. An early variety, small but good.
Green Citron. An old and popular sort.
PRICES: Abbott's Hollow Crown. Turnip Rooted
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PARSLEY.
Per oz. pkt.
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YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS.
ONION.
Yellow Globe Danvers. in
no vegetable growing is good seed more im- portant than in onion culture, and we have always made a specialty of our strain of Yellow Globe Danvers.
Medium Yellow Danvers. Not
quite equal to our own, but better than most Yellow Danvers on the market.
Western Yellow Danvers.
for the price.
Good
A small white onion, very
Queen.
early.
Red Globe Danvers. Rather coarser than the Yellow Danvers, but sweet and good. Will succeed in soils • where many varieties fail.
Large Red Wetliersfield. A
large variety, and one of the best in sec- tions adapted to its growth. A good keeper.
Silver Skinned. The true white, a yellow variety sometimes being erroneously so called.
Prize Taker. Without doubt the largest onion grown, samples under special
culture sometimes weighing five pounds. It requires the best of culture, and is not a good keeper.
VARIETIES FOR PLANTING OUT.
Yellow Sets. These are small onions grown from seed the previous sea- son. Planted out in the spring, they rapid- ly grow to size for eating.
Topknots. These grow in clusters on the tops of the year old onions, where seed grows on the common varieties. They are planted out the same as Sets.
Potato Onion. These small onions are set out, and increase in size the same as Sets and Topknots. The large onions, planted the following spring, divide into a number of small ones.
PRICES. YELLOW GLOBE DAN= VERS,
Medium Yellow Danvers
Western Yellow Danvers
Queen
Red Globe Danvers
Large Red Wethersfield
Silver Skinned
Prize Taker
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Topknots 30
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lO EASTMAN S ANNUAL SEED CATALOGUE.
PEA.
(The varieties are arranged about in their order of earliness. Marked with a (*) are wrinkled varieties.)
Vick's Extra Early. The earliest variety grown. About two feet high, of good quality.
Alaska. Almost even with Vick's Early for the time of bearing, and bearing darker colored pods than that variety. Two feet high.
*Sur prise. The earliest of all the wrinkled sorts. It was produced by a scientific crossing of Laxton's Earliest of All, with the American Wonder. About as early as the very earliest of any of the hard peas. The vines grow 20 to 24 inches in height and need no sticking. They are loaded with well-filled pods not as large as the American Wonder but far more numer- ous, while they are ready for market days before it. Though full as early as the earliest hard sorts, it has the delicious sweetness which belongs only to the wrink- led varieties.
*Qradus. (aiso know n as the
Prosperity.) The earliest large-podded pea in cultivation, while the peas are of most superior quality, both in size and delicious flavor. They are quite equal to such well- known favorites as Telephone or Champion of England. It produces uniformly large pods, measuring four to four and one-half inches long, nearly round, and well filled with large handsome peas. The earliest wrinkled pea except the Surprise. About three feet in height.
*Americau Wonder. An excellent variety if given proper treatment. In good garden soil it grows about a foot high, and bears a profusion of peas of the finest fla- vor. On account of its dwarf habit it re- quires no support, and the rows may be planted as near as sixteen or eighteen inches. Unlike the tall growing kinds, it will stand high manuring.
*Nott's Excelsior. A second edi- tion of the American Wonder, with 50 per cent added to its growth, yield and size.
*Dwarf Cliampion. About twenty inches in height it needs but little support, comes into bearing just after the smaller early sorts, and yields an enormous crop of large pods filled to completeness with plump, fat peas of surpassing richness.
*E)aisy. A second early pea of robust habit, vines two feet in height, bearing an abundance of well filled pods containing from seven to nine very fine large green and deliciously flavored peas.
*Stratag'em. A very heavy cropper, producing remarkably large pods and peas of excellent flavor.
"^Heroine. A rather late green, wrin- kled pea. and grows uniformly about two and one-half feet high, bearing a profusion of large, long, pointed pods, usually contain- ing from eight to nine large peas of the finest quality.
*Telepll01ie. Tall, enormously pro- ductive, and of the best quality. The pods are of the largest size, and contain from five to seven large peas. Height, four feet.
*Chanii>ion of England. An old
favorite, very rich and sweet. Five to six feet high. Late.
Black-Eyed Marrowfat. A well- known late Pea, for field culture. About four feet high, a heavy cropper, excellent as a dried pea, and by some preferred green to the wrinkled sorts.
Giant Scimetar String
Pea. This Mammoth podded Pea would deserve a place in every garden as a curiosity were it not also deserv- ing of a place on the table as one of the daintiest delicacies the garden affords. The pods, broken up and cooked like string beans, form a dish that many prefer to either beans or shelled peas, while others think them too rich to be eaten alone, and prefer a few pods only, mixed with ordinary shelled peas, to add richness and flavor. Many of the pods are curiously curled and twisted and often grow from five to six inches in length. One customer reports pods seven and three-fourths inches long. Height four feet and upwards.
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PRICES;
By Express.
By Mail.
Bu. peck. qt.
Vick's Extra Early 4 oo i 25 20
Alaska 3 5° i 00 20
SURPRISE 700 200
Gradus 8 00 2 05
*American Wonder 4 50 i 25
*Nott's Excelsior 500 150
*Dwarf Champion 425 130
*Daisy 6 50 i 75
*Impioved Stratagem, 5 00 i 50
*Heroine 4 50 i 25
*Telephone 4 50 i 25
*Champion of England 3 00 80
Black-Eyed Marrowiat 2 50 75
Giant Scimetar String Pea
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POTATO
Fill basket. Th is wonderful Po- tato has more than established all our claims for it. It takes the front ranK in produc- tiveness, vigor of growth and eating quali- ties, only yielding the lead to other varieties in earliness. Yet it is earlier than its appearance would in- dicate, the tubers being of ex- cellent quality — dry, fine grained and mealy — while the tops are still rank and green. Oblong in form, somewhat flattened, white skinned, usually fair and smooth, it is admirably adapted for an "all round" main crop pota- to, either for home use or market.
Prolific Rose, in As potato we have the most important addition to our list of varieties since our introduction of the Fillbasket. In appearance like the Early Rose, it needs no further description than to say that while possessing all the good points of that old fav- orite, it is fully twice as pro- ductive. We have had it on trial for a number of years, and in every instance have found it the strongest growing and the larg- est yielding of any potato of its type. Ad- mirers of the Early Rose should not fail to try its namesake, the Prolific Rose.
The only complaint we have received from our customers in regard to this potato is that we fail to praise it enough, and some report that they have discarded all other kinds in favor of the Prolific Rose. It is
an "all seasons" potato, being among the first to be fit for the table, and equally val- uable for main crop for winter use.
PRICES:
Fillbasket ... Prolific Rose.
By Express. By Mail. Bu. peck lb. tuber 2.00 60 25 10 5 10
60
RADISH
TriuiTlI)!! (N'ew.) A beautiful striped variety, of the early globe-shaped habit. Very attractive.
Early Scarlet Globe. Asa
forcing Radish this has established a repu- tation as the leading sort. It is handsome in form and color — a beautiful oval and a rich scarlet. The amount of its foliage is small compared with other varieties and small for the size of the radish. It will bear the heat requisite for forcing without becoming pithy or Spongy. The flesh is crisp, juicy and mild. Equally as good for open garden culture as for forcing
Carter's Long Scarlet. The best
variety of the long scarlet type.
Beckert's Chartier. The top is
crimson, shading to pink in the middle, with the tip waxy white.
Chinese Rose Winter. One of the
best winter sorts.
PRICES: Early Scarlet Globe.
Triumph
Carter's Long Scarlet. . . Beckert's Chartier
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EASTMAN S ANNUAL SEED CATALOGUE.
SQUASH
Golden Bronze (Xew.) A
of 1S99. and the finest quality squash we grew that season.
METCALF.
Sibley. Also known as the "Pike's Peak."' A winter variety equal in keeping veltv ' fl^^^^'^^ss ^he Hubbard, and surpassing it ' ' in quality, but a trifle less hardy.
and sweet.
used as a summer squash and is also valua- ble as a winter variety, being a very late keeper.
PRICES:
Golden Bronze
Metcalf
Earlv Bush Crookneck.
Faxon. A distinctive feature of this
squash is that the ripe squashes vary in
]VletC3.1f . This squash has been for color from pale yellow to deep green. In
years the local favorite in the vicinity of quaUty it is one of the best, very fine grained
'-, . • ..I,- 4. » 1 J ■ • 3.nd sweet. It matures earlv and can be
Lewiston, m this state, nearly dnving other
varieties out of the markets of that city dur- ing the fall and early winter. It closely resembles the well- known Boston Marrow, with the good points of that popu- lar varietv intensified, differing American Turban.
^ . , . , ' , r Essex Hybrid
from It, however, in being more uniformly of Hubbard
a deep rich orange, in growing somewhat q-biev^^^^.lH more irregular in shape, and in having, in many specimens, a decidedly rough exterior and a somewhat thicker skin. It possesses . all the characteristics of a good market variety for fall and early winter use, being I productive, of good market size, and of su- j perior quality.
Sibley.
Faxon .
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Early Bush Crookneck. The
best summer squash. It may be cooked when quite young.
SALSIFY.
OYSTER PLANT.
SandAVicll Island. Largest, smooth- est and best. The roots are cooked in vari- ous ways as a substitue for the oyster, which they resemble in taste.
PRICE: Sandwich Island.
Per lb. 1-4 lb. oz. pkt. 1.25 40 15 5
American Turban. A fall yariety, very sweet and fine grained.
Essex Hybrid. Shaped like the Turban, with as hard a shell as the Hub- bard. Excellent quality and a good keeper.
Hubbard. The most popular winter squash grown. Keeps well. |
Prickly
fall sowing.
Round.
mer use.
SPINACH.
For spring "greens" — for For spring sowing and sum-
PRICES: Perez, pkt.
31arblebead. Preferred by some to i Prickly 10 j
the Hubbard, which it resembles. Round 10 5
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SEED CATALOGUE.
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BRIGHT AND EARLY.
TOMATO.
Bright and Early. Notonw
the earliest of all tomatoes, but the best combmation of earliness, yield and quality yet attained in this vegetable. We believe it
#is the coming early tomato for home use and for early market. We have repeatedly tried it in comparison with the leading early varieties, and the Bright AND Early has invariably been first to ripen. Extensive tests elsewhere point in the same direction. One market gardener reports that with him it was fully two weeks ahead of any other variety, over fifty kinds being tested. The form of the Bright and Early is nearly round, some- what flattened, with smooth surface, free from irregularities. Color is a fine, deep, handsome red, very uniform in shade. The
skin is firm and free from cracks, the flesh solid and of the finest flavor. While some large specimens are produced, the average size is slightly below medium. But what- ever is lacking in size of the individual fruit is more than made up in the immense clus- ters in which they are borne. In ordinary field culture on an extensive scale they have yielded with us at the rate of over five 'hun- dred bushels of ripe fruit to the acre. The profusion of fruitage in the height of the season has been the wonder and admiration of every visitor to our grounds. With this variety the best results are obtained both in quality and quantity of yield, and especially in earliness, if high mannring is avoided. Fairly good corn lafid is plenty rich enough for the Bright and Early.
Livingston's Favorite. The best of Livingston's popular vaiieiies. Large, smooth, solid, ripens evenly, and bears ship- ping well. One of the best varieties for general crop.
Peach. This little gem of tomatoes is early and wonderfully productive. The fruit bears some resemblance to a peach in form, size and color. Eaten raw it suits our taste the best of any tomato we have ever eaten, being very mild and pleasant.
Dwarf Clianipion. The plant grows stiff and upright, with very thick and short-jointed stems, and is almost self- supporting. The foliage is dark green, thick and corrugated. The Dwarf Cham- pion will bear very heavy manuring and is a great cropper.
Ponclerosa. Very large.
Canada Victor. One of the earli- est, good size and quality.
Pear Formed Red. Fine for pickles and preserves. "
Plum Sliaped Yellow. Another favorite for preserves.
PRICES: Per oz. pkt.
Bright and Early 50 10
Livingston's Favorite 20 4
Peach 20 4
Dwarf Champion 20 4
Ponderosa 20 4
Canada Victor 20 4
Pear Formed Red * 20 4
Flum Shaped Yellow, • • • ■ 2p 4
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EASTMAN S ANNUAL SEED CATALOGUE.
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Carter's Purple=Top Swede,
TURNIP.
ENGLISH VARIETIES.
Extra Early Milan. New. The earliest variety grown.
Purple-Top Strap-Leaf. One of
the best of its class.
Green-Top Aberdeen. Interme diatein earliness between the early varieties and the Swedes. Good for stock.
"White Eg"g". A new egg-shaped vari- ety, large, smooth, handsome, and of good quality.
SWEDES OR RUTA BAGAS.
Carter's Purple-Top Swede.
The best of the Rata iiagas. Very smooth and handsome. Yellow flesh.
Skirving's Swede. Much like Car- ter's, but on some soils seems to surpass it.
Sweet German. A good
turnip. Very popular.
PRICES: Per lb. 1-4 lb. oz. pkt.
Extra Early Milan So 25 10 3
Purple-Top Strap-Leaf 50 15 8 3
Green-Top Aberdeen 50 15 8 3
White Egg 50 15 8 3
Carter s Purple-Top Swede ... . 50 15 8 3
Skir\'ing's Swede 50 15 8 3
Sweet German *. . . . 50 15 8 3
HERBS.
A few herbs are very useful and should be grown in eveiy garden.
The following list embraces all for Avhich we have frequent calls:
PRICES: Per oz. pkt.
Anise 20 4
Balm 20 4
Basil, Sweet 20 4
Borage 20 4
Caraway — 20 4
Catnip 20 4
Coriander 20 4
Fennel. . 10 4
Hoarhound 30 4
Lavender 20 4
Marjoram Sweet, 20 4
Rosemarj' 20 4
SafEron 20 4
SAGE, (Per lb. $1.50; 1-4 lb. 50c.) ^ 15 4
Summer Savory', 20 4
Thyme, 40 4
Wormwood 35 4
WATER MELON.
Cole's Early. Earliest of all water melons. From its behavior with us we incline to believe that the orig- inator is right in his claim that it will ripen in every northern state, and in latitudes where melons never ripened before.
Pliiuuey's Early. Red flesh, white seeded, early, hardy, and productive. We have a very select strain of this seed.
Tick's Early. Early, and good in every way.
FOR PRESERVES.
Citron, Red Seeded. The old and
well-known sort.
PRICES: Per lb. 1-4 lb. oz. pkt.
Cole's Early r.25 40 10 5
Phinr.ey's Early 5° 15 8 3
Vick's Early 50 15 8 3
(J^or Preserves.)
Citron, Red Seeded 60 20 8 3
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Choice Flowers
ASTER.
This is one of tlie best of our flowering annuals, coming into bloom in the late summer and con- tinuing until autumn. It is well to start the seed early, and plant out when warm enough into rich soil, setting the tall varieties not nearer than a foot apart. •
NEW BRANCHING. The term "branch- ing" fitly describes the habit of the plant, throw- ing out its branches so numerously as to make it a marked feature, and adding greatly to its value for cut flowers. The flowers greatly resemble some of the finest Japan Chrysanthemums, though their season of bloom is a month earlier, but later than other Asters, coming just after_the wealth of summer bloom is past and our gardens begin to be scant of flowers. White pink, crimson, pur- ple, striped, and mixed colors, each, lo
Tall Varieties, Mixed, 5
Dwarf Bouquet, only six or eight inches high, and a perfect mass of flowers when grown on rich soil 5
ALYSSUM.
The Cabbage flea often preys upon the young leaves, but its ravages can usually be prevented by dusting ashes over the plants.
Common Sweet, fragrant white flowers, 3
Extra Dwarf, six inches, useful for edgings,.. . 3 BALSAM.
The double varieties of this half-hardy annual are among our most beautiful flowers. Sow early and transplant when the plants are small. The flowers will be larger and less concealed by the foliage if the central and part of the side shoots are pinched off, leaving but three or four branches.
Camellia=f lowered, tall, mixed colors, 5
Camellia=f lowered Spotted, a beautiful strain of Balsams, every flower handsomely blotched with white, 5
White Perfection. The finest white, 5
Dwarf , mixed colors, 5
Extra Dwarf, six inches, mixed, 5
CALLIOPSIS.
Hardy, two feet high, fine for massing.
Mixed Colors, yellow, orange, etc 3
CANDYTUFT.
A well known hardy annual, prized for cutting. Sow seed early.
White, Purple, Carmine, Mixed Colors,
each, 3
CONVOLVULUS.
C. Major is the well-known Morning Glory, the most popular of our annual climbers. C. Minor is a dwarf variety for bedding.
Convolvulus Major, mixed colors, 3
Convolvulus Minor, mixed colors, 5
New Branching Aster.
DIANTHUS.
The varieties here catalogued include the Japan and Chinese Pinks, and bloom the first season. Showy and fine for cutting, but not fragrant. Will live over and blossom second season if not allowed to bloom freely first year.
Mixed Varieties, double and single, s
MARIGOLD.
French and African Mixed, old sorts, 3
Tagates Signata Pumila, a dwarf compact little plant, forming a dense mass of finely cut foliage, thickly covered with diminutive flowers, 3
"Little Brownie," A charming single-flowering Marigold, forming compact little bushes only 5 to 6 inches high. It is remarkable for blossoming extreme- ly early and in prodigious abundance, commencing in June. The flowers are vividly colored golden yellow, marked with a large spot of crimson velvet, 3
MIGNONETTE.
A modest little hardy annual, of small beauty, but delightful fragrance.
Sweet, 3
NASTURTIUM.
A valuable class of half-hardy annuals, the tall varieties being fine climbers, while the dwarf kinds are excellent for compact masses of color. They bloom best when the soil is not too rich.
Tropaeolum Majus, (Climbing Nasturtium), mixed, 3
Tom Thumb, crimson, yellow, scarlet, spotted, — each color, 5
Tom Thumb, mixed colors, 3
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PANSY.
The Pansy is one of the most pop- ular flowers in cultivation, one to which we have given special atten- tion. It delights in a ver\' rich soil, with plenty of moisture, and to in- sure constant bloom the flowers should be cut freely and none allowed to run to seed. Sown in the open ground in early spring they will reach the best blooming season in the cool weather of the fall, or if sown in August and protected through the winter will be in'their prime the com- ing spring.
PINE TREE STATE The crean of the pansies concentrated in ont package. Unexcelled for diversity oi color coupled with large size, .... lo
EASTMAN'S GIANTS. Larg- est of all. Specially selected for their great size from our "Pine Tree State" collection. With high cultivation blossoms have been grown the size of
the engraving, 15
EASTMAN'S BEAUTIES. A special selection of the handsomest
varieties,
President Carnot. Deep velvety-violet
white margm. Very fine 10
Snowy White, very pure 10
Victoria Red, the nearest to a true red yet pro- duced in pansies,.. 10
King of the Blaci<s, 5
Emperor William, blue, very fine, 5
Lord Beaconsfield, purple violet, shaded to
white, 5
Yellow, Mahogany=Colored, Marbled, each, 5
Fine Mixed, 3
Baby Pansy, the old time Lady's Delight, 3
PETUNIA.
A continual bloomer, fine for constant show of bloom.
Fine Mixed, 5
Blotched and Striped, 5
PHLOX DRUMMONDII.
One of our best annuals for a constant brilliant dis- play of colors. Quite hardy, and may be sown in the open ground very early.
White, Scarlet, Mixed Colors, each, 5
Star=f lowered, curiously marked and fringed,. . 5
PORTULACA.
A fine trailing plant, with flowers of the most bril- liant colors. Succeeds best ni a sandy soil, and in tlie sunniest situation, A portion of the flowers from the best double seed will come single.
Single, mixed colors, 3
Double, mixed colors, 10
POPPY.
An old time flower that has of late years been much impro\ ed. Sow seed where plants are to remain, early in spring.
ROSY DAWN, tall, large flowering, petals white, delicately touched with rose, elegantly fringed, very
hardy and a pro'use bloomer, 5
GrANT=FLOWERED, 5
CREAMY WHITE, aptly described by its- name, 5
ALL KINDS AND COLORS, an elegant mix- ture, 5
Ranunculus=f lowered, small double blossoms,
very choice mixed, 3
Peony=f lowered, double and large, 3
Peony=flowered, white, 5
Oriental, perennial, scarlet, 5
Iceland, hardy perennials, blooming the first sea- son, and yielding year after year a profusion of biil- liant single flowers on long slender stems. Very fine for cutting. IMixed cc lors, 5
STOCK (Ten Weeks.)
The Stock needs a rich, moist soil, and should be watered in dry weather. It is best to sow seeds where plants are to flower.
Best Double, mixed colors, 10
ZINNIA.
A free blooming hardy annual. It does well with simple culture, and remains in bloom until destroyed by frost.
Double, mixed colors, 5
SWEET PEA.
To succeed best with sweet peas, sow early, plant deep, enrich the ground abundantly, water liberally {if the season is dry) and cut the flowers freely.
Cupid. Very dwarf, about 6 inches. To bloom well it requires a dryer situation than the tall varieties.
White pink, mixed colors, each, 5
NEWEST CUPIDS, mixed, • • lo
BURPEE'S BUSH SWEET PEA, intermedi- ate between the Cupids and the tall varieties, from sixteen to eighteen inches high, and the only true bush variety, requiring no support. Per pkt. of lo seeds, loc; 20 seeds, isc; 40 seeds, 25c. BEST DOUBLE, quite a percentage will come
single, mixed varieties, 6
NAVY BLUE, the best blue, 6
Red Riding Hood. Distinct in form, 5
Daybreak. White, veined with crimson-scarlet, 5 Ratnona. Very large. White splashed with
pink, ^ 5
Meteor. Standards orange-salmon, wings pink, 5 Mrs. Joseph Chamberlain. One of the finest
striped varieties. White and bright rose, - . 5
Firefly. Crimson-scarlet, 5
Mrs. Eckford. The best yellow, 5
Princess of Wales. Blue and white striped, 5
Blanche Burpee. Pure white, 5
Emily Henderson. White. Earlier than Blanche
Burpee S
Lottie Eckford, lavendW edged with blue, 5
Boreatton, dark maroon, 5
Mrs. Gladstone, blush pink, 5
Captain of the Blues, 5
Cardinal, best scarlet, 5
Blanche Ferry, Splendid large flowers of perfect form and great substance on long stiff stems; standard crimson pink, wings blush white; plant branchy and
compact, blooming early, long and profusely, 3
Red, White and Blue, a mixture of the three
colors, best variety of each, 5
New Varieties Mixed, (per oz. isc.) 5
Common Mixed, (1-4 lb., loc, oz. 5c.) 3
MISCELLANEOUS FLOWERS.
Acroclinium, (Everlasting), 5
Adlumia, "Alleghany Vine," 5
Aramanthus, Red-leaved, 3
Calendula, "Pot Martgold," 3
Carnation, choicest mixed, 25
Coboea Scandens, (climber), 5
Convolvulus Minor, 5
Cosmos, beautiful autumn bloomer, 5
Coxcomb, mixed, 5
Cypress Vine, finely cut leaves, 5
Digitalis, "Foxglove," 5
Eschscholtzia, "California Poppy," 5
Everlastings, mixed, 5
Gourds, mixed, 5
Grasses, ornamental mixed, 10
Hollyhock, double mixed, . . • 5
Larkspur, 5
Lupinus.
Mixed Colors, y
"The Bride," 5
Mimulus, "Monkey Flower," 10
Mirabilis, "Four O'clock," 5
Myosotis, "Forget-me-not," 10
Nemophelia, rapid bloom, likes shade, 5
Nigella, 'vLove-in-a-mist," . . 5
Ricinus, "Castor Oil Bean." mixed, .... 5
Salpiglossis, beautifully marked, 10
Scabiosa, "Mourning Bride," 3
Ssnsitive Plant, j
Snapdragon j
Sunflower, large double, 5
Mammoth Russian, 3
Sweet William, double and single, each, 5
Verbena, fine mixed, s
Choicest New Varieties, 10
The "OUT 0' SIGHT" Mouse Trap
Catches them on the run. It can be used with or without bait, and snaps them every time. Mice usually run close to the wall of the room, and if you can locate their runs and set the trap across their path they cannot pass it. Price lo cts. postpaid.
The Eurel(ci Seed Drill
Is the OlfLY machine suited to sow in a hot bed. It sows up close to the sides in straight rows, and sows the smallest packet of seeds as well as a large bulk. It is not a toy, but a strong, practicable machine that will last many years.
It will sow and cover Beets, Cabbage, Carrots, Celery, Lettuce, Onions, Radishes, Spinach, Turnips and all such seeds with the greatest regularity. The quality of work nearly equals that done with the cost- machines, and the work is far better and faster than that done by hand. We recom- mend it for use in hot beds and in small family gardens.
Price complete, $1.50. Sent only by ex- press at the expense of purchaser.
CAUTION. Do not mistake this for a somewhat similar seed drill that does not cover the seed, and has the opening plow in front where it cannot be used close to the fence or side of the hotbed.
BEFORE TAKEN. AFTER TAKEN.