A bbott and Cobb ■ ■ SEEDS - - \ ! t i 1919 SPECIAL PRICE LIST for MARKET GARDENERS and GREEN HOUSE MEN V t ABBOTT & COBB " 1600 - 1602 MEADOW STREET FRANKFORD, PHILADELPHIA, PA. t SPECIAL NOTICE When ordering seed by mail be careful to give your name, Post Office, county, State and Express Office, that your order may go forward without delay. We will pay the postage on seeds forwarded by Parcel Post as quoted by the Oz., Quarter Pound or Pound when cash accom- panies the order. This does not include articles as quoted in five or ten pound lots. If Peas, Beans and Corn are to be forwarded by Parcel Post, add six cents per pound for postage and packing. Quantity of Seed Required to Sow a Single Row of 100 Yards Asparagus ............ Beans, Bush Beans, Pole 3 “ Beet Cabbage 2 “ Carrot 3 “ Cauliflower 54 “ Chinese Cabbage .. .. 2 *' Celery 3 “ Corn Cucumber Egg Plant 1 “ Endive 2 “ Leek Lettuce 2 Melon, Water 3 “ Mellon, Citron 2 oz. Okra 12 " Onion for Sets 8 “ Onion for Largs Bulbs 2 “ Parsnip 3 “ Parsley 2 “ Peas . 6 lbs. Pepper 1 oz. Pumpkin 2 “ Radish 6 “ Salsify 4 " Spinach 6 “ Squash 3 Tomato 1 Turnip 3 We will endeavor to maintain prices quoted in this list, but owing to the unsettled conditions at present prices are subject to change without notice. Grass Seeds to the Acre Red Clover White Clover (Dutch) Alfalfa or Lucerne Alsike Clover Sweet Clover, White Blossom Sweet Clover, Yellow Annual.. Crimson Clover Timothy crungartan Grass Pasture Grass Blue Grass Rye Grass Orchard Grass Red Top Grass Mixed Lawn Grass Millet . 10 to 15 pounds 10 pounds 20 pounds 12 pounds ..... .25 pounds 25 pounds . 12 to 15 pounds 12 pounds 1 bushel ,254 to 3 bushels . 54 to 3 bushels . 154 to 2 bushels 1 54 to 2 bushels .154 to 2 bushels . . .- 5 bushels ..1 bushel ABBOTT & COBB 1 Quantity of Seeds Usually Sown Upon an Acre Barley, broadcast 2 to 3 bushels Beans, Dwarf, in drills \y bushels Beans, pole, in hills 10 to 12 quarts Beets, in drills S to 6 pounds Broom Corn, in hills 8 to 10 quarts Buckwheat 1 bushel Cabbage, in beds, to transplant y pound Carrots, in drills 3 to 4 pounds Corn, in hills 8 to 10 quarts Corn, for Fodder 3 bushels Cow Peas 54 to 2 bushels Cucumber, in hills 2 pounds Flax, broadcast \y 2 bushels Hemp 1J4 bushels Mustard, broadcast y 2 bushel Melon, Musk, in hills 2 to 3 pounds Melon, Water, in hills 4 to 5 pounds Mustard, broadcast y 2 bushel Oats, broadcast 2 to 3 bushels Onion, in drills 5 to 6 pounds Onion sets, in drills 6 to 12 bushels Onion seed, in drills. 6 to 12 pounds Parsnips, in drills 4 to 6 pounds Peas, in drills iy bushels Peas, broadcast 3 bushels Potatoes, cut tubers 10 bushels Pumpkin, in hills 4 to 6 pounds Radish, in drills 8 to 10 pounds Rye, broadcast l|4 to 2 bushels Sage, in drills 8 to 10 pounds Salsify, in drills 8 to 10 pounds Spinach, in drills 10 to 12 pounds Squash, bush varieties, in hills 4 to 6 pounds Squash, running, in hills 3 to 4 pounds Sugar Cane or Sorghum 10 to 12 pounds Sudan Grass, broadcast 16 to 24 pounds Sudan Grass, in rows 2 to 3 pounds Tomato, to transplant 54 pound Turnip, in drills 54 to 2 pounds Turnip, broadcast 3 to 4 pounds Vetches, broadcast 30 pounds Wheat, broadcast V/ 2 to 2 bushels 2 ABBOTT & COBB Asparagus Giant Green This variety is an exceptionally fine strain, the seeds having been selected from the largest stalks in the field. The color is light green, and the tips remain solid or closed longer than most varieties of asparagus. We can highly recommend this seed for commercial purposes. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., *4 lb. SO cts., lb. $1.50 Columbia Mammoth White Shoots of largest size and clear white. The most popular white variety. Pkt. S cts., oz. 10 cts., 54 lb- 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. Asparagus Roots We can supply strong one and two year old roots of the following varieties: Giant Green, 80 cts. per 100, $7.00 frfr 1000. Columbia Mam- moth white, 65 cts. per 100, $5.50 per 1000. Green Pod Beans Giant Stringless A very productive long, round, podded sort, maturing a trifle later than Red Valentine. Absolutely stringless. Pkt. 10 cts., 1 lb. 40 cts., 10 lbs. $3.00, 50 lbs. $14.00 Red Valentine If earliness is desired, this bean is ahead of all, maturing in six or seven weeks after planting. The pods are round and medium length. Pkt. 10 cts., lb. 40 cts., 10 lbs. $3.00, 50 lbs. $13.00 Black Valentine The hardiest and most productive green podded sort, with strong, vigorous vines. The pods are somewhat flat and very long, making a fine appearance. Their season is a trifle longer than Red Valentine. Pkt. 10 cts., lb. 40 cts., 10 lbs. $3.00, 50 lbs. $13.00 Wax Pod Beans Round-Pod Kidney Wax A very popular bean with the Kitchen Gardener, and also Market Gardener. Its productiveness has made it a favorite with a great many planters Its season is early, and its rust-resistant qualities are very strong Pkt. 10 cts., lb. 50 cts., 10 lbs. $3.50, 50 lbs. $16.00. 3 PRICE LIST 1919 Currie’s Rust Proof This variety is one of the most important of any of the wax-pod beans. It is about as early as any wax variety. The pods are flat, and sometimes grow six or seven inches in length. Pkt. 10 cts., lb. 50 cts., 10 lbs., $3.25, 50 lbs, $16.00 Wardwell’s Kidney Wax This is one of the later wax-pod beans, cropping with long, straight, broad and flat light golden pods. We particularly recommend this variety for commercial purposes. Its yielding qualities are above the average bean. Pkt. 10 cts., lb. 50 cts., 10 lbs. $3,50, 50 lbs. $16.00. Soup Beans White Marrowfat A very fine variety for soup or baking purposes. The beans are large and oval shape. Pkt. 10 cts., lb. 40 cts., 10 lbs. $3.25, 50 lbs. $15.00. White Kidney This is a white kidney-shape variety about the same size of an ordi- nary string bean. We recommend growing these on soil that is not too rich, in order that the vines will stand erect, thus eliminating rusted or spotted beans when they are harvested. Pkt. 10 cts., lb. 40c., 10 lbs. $3.25, 50 lbs. $15.00 Lim a Beans Ford Hook Bush This bean has been developed into a class of its own. As to type and its money-making possibilities it is the heaviest cropper of any Bush Lima on the market today. It is ready to pick at least two weeks before any pole beans. This makes it a valuable sort for market purposes. Pkt. 10 cts., lb. 60 cts., 10 lbs. $4.00, 50 lbs. $16.50 Ford’s Mammoth (Pole) This is about the longest pod of any Lima Bean. They are very dark green, about six inches long, flat, and growing about four or five beans of fine quality to the pod. Pkt. 10 cts., lb. 60 cts., 10 lbs. $3.75, 50 lbs. $15.50 King of the Garden (Pole) The vines of this variety are very hardy, although the beans are excel- lent quality. They do not grow quite as long or wide as the Ford’s Mammoth, but on the market they usually demand a much larger price than most flat-podded varieties. Pkt. 10 cts., lb. 60 cts., 10 lbs. $4.00, 50 lbs. $16.50 4' ABBOTT & COBB Dreer’s Improved (Pole) A stout and vigorous grower, producing pods about four inches long and very thick, containing from three to five beans. They arc large, thick and fine quality. They are later in maturing than most Lima Beans. Pkt. 10 cts., lb. 60 cts., 10 lbs. $4.00, 50 lbs. $16.50 Beet Crosby Egyptian (Early) The mcfst popular early round blood beet, maturing in about sixty- five days. The top is medium size, which makes it a very good variety for cold frames. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., 54 lb. 50 cts., lb. $1.75. Early Eclipse This beet is generally looked upon as the favorite for second early. While some market gardeners use it for first early, it is not as early as Crosby Egyptian. The root is globe shaped and has small tap root. It is a very good variety for trenching purposes. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 54 lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25 Early Lentz This stock of beet has been grown and selected by a Bucks County Market Gardener. He has gone to considerable trouble and expense to grow this stcfck of seed for us, and it can now be relied upon to be abso- lutely true to the type. The color is rather light, quality excellent; in fact, one of the best table beets we know of. It matures very early. Pkt. S cts., oz. 15 cts., 54 lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25 Detroit Dark Red (Late) A turnip-shaped beet of a very rich red color, largely used by Market Gardeners and Canners. The flesh is very red throughout. Our stock of this important variety is very fine. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 54 lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25 Model Red Globe This is a similar beet to eclipse, except that it is a trifle later. It is a perfect globe shape, with a rich crimson color. The flavor is fine and sweet. The beets are uniform in shape, with a rather heavy top. A fine middle-season variety. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 54 lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25 Bastin’s Half Long We have been working for some time to get a first-class stock of this variety, and the result is we now have an excellent stock to offer. This PRICE LIST 1919 5 beet is grown principally in and around Philadelphia County for winter or storing purposes. The roots are dark red, very smooth and uniform in shape. The quality of this beet is also very fine. It retains its tender- ness longer than most varieties. The tops are rather heavy, making a fine appearance while growing. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. IS cts., 54 lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25 Swiss Chard.— Giant Lucullus This is a variety of beet grown exclusively for its large tender leaves. The light-color leaves are cut and cooked the same as spinach, and if cut within four inches from the ground it will regrow and produce another large crop. This can be done throughout the entire season. It is also a valuable crop to grow for poultry feeding. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., lb. 45 cts., lb. $1.25 Mangel Wurzul Beet For Stock Feeding Long Red A mammoth-growing variety, producing great bulk. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 54 lb. 35 cts., lb. $1.10 Golden Tankard Roots are very large, flesh yellow, zoned with white. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 54 lb. 35c., lb. $1.10 Chirk Castle Very large long red variety, somewhat sweeter than mammoth long red, making it a fine variety for stock feeding. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., Y\ lb. 35c., lb. $1.10 Cabbage Extra Early Jersey Wakefield One of the earliest and most popular pointed-head cabbage. The heads are medium size, solid and of excellent quality. The leaves are thick and stout. We recommend this variety for early setting. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. $1.50, 54 lb. $5.00, lb. $18.00 Charleston or Large Wakefield A week later than extra Early Jersey Wakefield. Heads are larger and just as solid, but not quite as pointed. A good variety to follow closely the Early Jersey Wakefield. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. $1.50, 54 lb. $5.00, lb. $18.00 6 ABBOTT & COBB Copenhagen Market The earliest round-head variety ever offered. This variety is known throughout the country, and seems to be in a class by itself. Its heads are very solid and often weighing ten pounds. It is about as early as Charleston Wakefield, but we would recommend sowing the seed for early use in February, as the fall-sowed plants are apt to run to seed in the spring. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. $1.75, Y* lb. $5.50, lb. $20.00. Early Summer Varieties Succession A fine second early sort, growing large solid flat heads, which will stand a long time before marketing. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. $1.25, J4 lb. $4.00, lb. $14.00 All Seasons A good variety to use any time throughout the season. Heads are large, trifle flat and matures early. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. $1.25, Y* lb. $4.00, lb. $14.00 Lauderback’s All Year Round This fine old standard was originated by one of our Market Gar- deners several years ago. For Summer or Fall it is excellent. It is a hearty grower, producing a fine and rather flat head. It is excellent for sour krout. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. $1.25, Yq lb- $4.00, lb. $14.00. Fall or Winter Varieties Late Flat Dutch If a very large head is desired, we recommend this variety. The heads are very large, oval shape and of good quality. Its keeping quali- ties are also good. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. $1.25, J4 lb. $4.00, lb. $14.00. Danish Ballhead A medium-size very solid-heading sort. A popular variety for winter use. It is grown principally by our New York Growers for shipping purposes. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. $1.75, 54 lb. $5.50, lb. $20.00. Hard Heading Savoy This variety can be used for early as well as late planting. The heads are large, solid, almost round and very curly. It is a fine sort to store for winter, as it will keep longer than any other variety. It is used principally for boiling. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. $1.25, lb. $4.00, lb. $14.00 Mammoth Red Rock A very large round solid head, slightly flat. This variety is fine for coleslaw, as the color gives it a fine appearance. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. $1.25, 54 lb. $4.00, lb. $14.00 PRICE LIST 1919 7 Pe Tsai — Chinese Cabbage This vegetable should be used more in every garden. It will grow a very large tender head, and can be eaten like lettuce or boiled like cab- bage. In a climate like Philadelphia or New York the seed should be sown August 1st. Very few have been successful sowing the seed in the spring, as the heads start to develop in hot weather, causing the plant to run to seed. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., 54 lb. $1.75, lb. $6.00. WE ARE MAKING A SPECIALTY OF CARROT SEED, AND OUR STOCKS ARE ALL TESTED FOR TYPE AND GERMINA- TION. THE GROWER CANNOT MAKE ANY MISTAKE IN USING THIS SEED. Chantenay Half long, stump rooted, smooth and fine color; top, medium heavy. It is a quick grower, and can be used for cold frame as well as outside use. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 54 lb. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. Danvers Half Long A trifle longer than Chantenay, point rooted, orange color and late. It is grown principally for topping and storing for winter use. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 54 lb- 50c., lb. $1.50 St. Valery Roots long, pointed and dark orange color. This is a later carrot than Danvers Half Long. A fine variety to barrel. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 54 lb. 50 cts., lb. $1.50 Cauliflower Early Snowball This is an extra selected stock, producing a fine snow-white flower. The growth is a trifle more hardy than most varieties of early cauliflower, thus forming sufficient shade to keep the flower white while growing. Pkt. 25 cts., oz. $5.00, 54 lb. $20.00, lb. $80.00 Autumn Giant A very large late sort; leaves very large and hardy. Pkt. 15c., oz. $3.50, 54 lb. $10.00, lb. $40.00 Celery Golden Self Blanching Our stock of this variety is excellent. It has been grown in all celery sections of the United States, and the growers claim there isn’t 8 ABBOTT & COBB anything better. Our stock is tested one year before selling, to safeguard the grower against any poor stock. This particular sort is a vigorous grower, and is therefore more free from blight. It has a fine golden appearance and very full hearted, and is true to type. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. $1.00, 54 lb. $3.75, lb. $14.00 Easy Blanching This is one of the most valuable varieties ever offered. The stalks are very stout and handsome and is more free from blight than any variety of celery on the market. The color is light golden and will bleach almost as quickly with boards or paper as Golden Self Blanching. Pkt. 10c., oz. $1.50, % lb. $5.50, lb. $20.00 Meisch’s Green Another variety df the Easy blanching type growing stalks a trifle shorter than the Easy Blanching, full hearted and light Golden color. This seed was grown by us from the original stock and is absolutely true to type. A grower in New York State claimed it produced 425 twenty-four inch crates to the acre. Pkt. 10c., oz. $2.00, 54 lb. $7.00, lb. $25.00 Meyers’ White Plume A very early celery. The ribs and leaves when bleached are white and requires only a short time before it is ready for market. This is the first early celery that was originated and still holds its place among the early varieties. Pkt. 5c., oz. 30c., 54 lb- $1-00, lb. $3.00. No Fault Giant A variety resembling Meyers’ White Plume in many respects. It is without doubt the strongest grower and the stalks are much heavier. It is noted for standing dry weather better than any other early celery. The ribs resemble those of Giant Pascal. Pkt. 5c., oz. 40c., 54 lb. $1.15, lb. $4.00 Winter King This variety is the principal winter sort and after laying in trench, it will be ready for market after Christmas. It is a fine keeper. Pkt. 5c., dz. 50c., 54 lb. $1.75, lb. $6.00 Winter Queen An old standard late keeping green sort. It is very stout and medium height. Pkt. 5c., oz. 50c., 54 lb. $1.00, lb. $3.00. Geleriac or Turnip Rooted Celery Giant Prague Very large round roots and quite smooth. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., 54 lb. 60c., lb. $2.00 PRICE LIST 1919 9 Corn Salad Large Seeded Broad Leaf Leaves large and broad. The best variety to grow under glass. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., 14 lb. 60c., lb. $2.00 Sweet Corn Abbott & Cobb’s Early This variety was originated by us and grown in Bucks County. We have eliminated the kiln drying process which guarantees a much better germination. The ears are large with 14 rcfws to the ear and about 60% of the stalks producing two fine ears of corn. This is a real sweet corn and is now a favorite with the farmers. Pkt. 5c., lb. 30c., 10 lbs. $2.75, 50 lbs. $12.00 Howling Mob A handsome very early corn. The ears are larger and a trifle later than the early Corn. The seed we offer has been grown by a Farmer in Bucks County and is absolutely straight and reliable. Pkt. 5c., lb. 25k:., 10 lbs. $2.25, 50 lbs. $10.00 Golden Bantam This is becoming more and more a favorite in the small garden. The stalks grow from four to five feet high producing a fine size golden ear. The color is very often misleading to those who do not know this variety but a trial will convince anyone that the quality is excellent. Pkt. 5c., lb. 30c., 10 lbs. $2.75, 50 lbs. $12.50 Early Giant A large second early variety about a week later than Howling Mob. The ears are very thick and about 8 inches long, with a real sweet flavor. Pkt. 5c., lb. 25c., 10 lbs. $2.25, 50 lbs. $10.00 Stowell’s Evergreen This is a leading main crop for home use, market and canning. This stock has also been selected and grown in Bucks County and allowed to dry by natural process. This stock can be depended upon to produce large ears of fine quality. The grains are medium size and slender. Pkt. 5c., lb. 30c., 10 lbs. $2.75, 50 lbs. $12.00 Double Barrel In this corn we are offering something new. It is trifle earlier but about the same size as Stowell’s Evergreen. About 80% of the stalks producing two excellent ears of superior quality. It has been grown under our own care and direction and we are sure it will give the results expected. Pkt. 5c., lb. 30c., 10 lbs. $2.75, 50 lbs. $12.00 10 ABBOTT & COBB Country Gentlemen This is a late variety and can only be grown on ground that is rich. The ears are medium size and the grains are zigzag, slender and deep. The quality is extra fine. Pkt. 5c., lb. 30c., 10 lbs. $2.75, 50 lbs. $12.00 Field Corn IMPROVED LEAMING Pkt. 10c., lb. 15c., 10 lbs. 80c., 50 lbs. $3.40 HUNDRED DAY BRISTOL Pkt. 10c., lb. 15c., 10 lbs. 80c., 50 lbs. $3.40 EUREKA ENSLIGE Pkt. 10c., lb. 15c., 10 lbs. 80c., 50 lbs. $3.40 Cucumber White Spine An extra dark green white spine of fine shape and appearance. The season is about the same as the Arlington. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., % lb. 35c., lb. $1.25 Long Green A fine long dark green sort. Fine for pickling or shipping purposes. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., y 4 lb. 35c., lb. $1.25 Early Fortune This is a very early and dark green and prolific variety. The fruit averaging about eight inches. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., y 4 lb. 50c., lb. $1.50. Dandeleon Improved Broad Leaf Large broad thick leaves. This variety is considered the best by many growers. It is very early and produces a larger crop than most varieties and is especially good for under glass. Pkt. 10c., dz. 60c., y 4 lb. $2.25, lb. $8.00 Egg Plant Black Beauty The finest of all. Fruit is large, handsome and glossy black color. It is very early and productive. Pkt. 5c., oz. 70c., y 4 lb. $2.25, lb. $8.00. PRICE LIST 1919 11 Endive Mammoth Green Curled or Oyster This is the main variety of Endive that is used by Market Gardeners. The plants are very large and curley. When tied up and allowed to bleach, the color is light yellow. For winter storing, this is the best sort. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 54 lb. 50c., lb. $1.50 Broad Leaf (Escarolle) Leaves are broad and thick, slightly wrinkled. This is the best of the broad leaf type. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 54 lb. 50c., lb. $1.50. H orse Radish Roots The old standard variety, Philadelphia grown. Fine strong sets. 100 75c., 1000 $5.00. By mail add 10c. per 100 Kale Imperial Long Standing The leaves are dark green and very curly. It is a fast grower and will stand much longer than most varieties without going to seed. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., 54 lb. 60c., lb. $2.00 Kohlrabi Early Short Leaf White Very early with small top. This variety is at least one week earlier than any other sort. Fine for forcing or outdoor use. Pkt. 5c., oz. 65c., 54 lb. $2.25, lb. $8.00 Purple-Top White This variety is not as early as the short leaf. The tops and bulbs are somewhat larger, making a fine stock for second early or late. Pkt, 5c., oz. 50c., 54 lb. $1.50, lb. $5.00 Leak Giant Italian Very large, short thick stems with broad dark green leaves. It is very hardy and is the best sort. Pkt. 5c., oz. 50c., 54 lb. $1.75, lb. $6.00. Large Rouen The stems are short and very thick. It has broad dark leaves. Pkt. 5c., oz. 35c., 54. lb. $1.25, lb. $4.00 12 ABBOTT & COBB Lettuce Abbott & Cobb’s Special Big Boston This stock of Big Bcfston is without doubt the finest to be had. We have gone to considerable trouble and expense to get this stock the way it should be. It has tested the best out of 30 different stocks. The leaves are dark green, making a very hardy growth. The heads are very solid and white. We will recommend this variety to all particular growers. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., % lb. 50c., lb. $1.75 White Big Boston One of the finest forcing varieties to be had. It will stand the heat under glass much better than the ordinary Big Boston and will not burn in the head. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., 54 lb. 75c., lb. $2.50 All Seasons A fine strain for Spring and Fall use. The leaves are very dark green forming a very large compact head. We do not recommend this for Summer growing. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., 54 lb. 60c., lb. $2.00. Salamander For all Season sowing we offer this variety. The leaves are light green color and the heads very solid and tender. The quality is excellent. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 54 lb. 35c, lb. $1.25 All Heart Resembles Salamander in appearance. The frame and head is not quite as large. This is the best hot-weather lettuce that we know of and has stood the test of all hard land soil. This is one of our specials and the strain is unsurpassed. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., 54 lb. 60c., lb. $2.00. New York or Wonderful Very large coarse and dark green. Heads are very solid and white. Fine for Fall use. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., 54 lb. 60c., lb. $2.00. Dutch Butter A popular variety under glass for several years. The heads are solid and the leaves are light green and spotted. We have. taken extra care of this variety and feel confident that the stock we are offering is very good. Pkt. 10c., oz. 35c., 54 lb. $1.25, lb. $4.00 Romaine or Cos Lettuce An upright quick-growing sort forming a solid head which bleaches as it grows. It is very crisp and is of fine flavor. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 54 lb. 40c., lb. $1.50 PRICE LIST 1919 13 Grand Rapids A loose leaf, quick-growing variety used especially for forcing in greenhouses. It is also used to sow in the open ground, and when three or four inches high, it can be cut off about one inch above the ground and it will regrow. It is sometimes called cut lettuce. Pkt. Sc., oz. 20c., Yu lb. 60c., lb. $2.00 Morse This is one of the best and truest to type of the curly lettuce. It grows upright with bright green wrinkled leaves. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., Yu lb. 40c., lb. $1.50 Black-Seeded Simpson One of the old stock of the leaf varieties. It is uniform and remains in excellent quality for some time. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., % lb. 40c., lb. $1.50 Muskmelon Salmon — Fleshed It is a firm, close-netted melon, making a fine one for shipping purposes. The color is rich salmon and at first it was doubtful whether this melon would be satisfactory as the color was entirely new, but has proven to be one of the finest qualities to be had. The shape is oval and the skin is rather rough. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., Y\ lb- 50c., lb. $1.75. Rocky Ford Where green flesh variety is desired, this is the melon. Our stock is the improved type of Rocky Ford, having been bred to resist blight. Its shipping qualities are fine. The flesh is light green, the seed cavity is small and the flavor is extra fine. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c, 14 lb. 40c., lb. $1.25 Ford Hook This melon is somewhat flat, well netted and showing the sectors plainly. The flesh is deep and of the finest flavor. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 14 lb. 40c., lb. $1.25 Honey Dew The delicious flavor of this new melon has met with public favor and is considered very fine by everyone. The fruit is very large, the rind is almost smooth and cream color. The flesh is very thick and a light green color and its sweetness and richness is unsurpassed. Pkt. 5c., oz. 30c., Ya lb. 90c., lb. $3.00 14 ABBOTT & COBB W atermelon Tom Watson The most largely grown melon for shipping or any commercial purpose. It is very similar in size and shape to Kleckley Sweets, but is much larger, very often weighing from 25 to 30 lbs. The rind is very solid and the flesh very heavy and sweet. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 54 lb. 35c., lb. $1.25 Kleckley Sweets This is the lightest flavored watermelon under cultivation. The color of the rind is dark green, the length from 18 to 20 inches and about 12 inches in diameter. The rind is very thin making it a poor shipper for long distance, but recommend it highly for local use. It is one of the easiest varieties to grow. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 54 lb. 35c., lb. $1.25. Onion Yellow Dutch The bulbs of this onion are large and flat. This is the variety that is used principally for growing sets and is the best sort for this purpose. The skin is straw color and the keeping qualities are excellent. Pkt. 5c., dz. 25c., 54 lb. 70c., lb. $2.50 Southport Yellow Globe This is a very hardy and exceedingly productive later main sort, growing a uniform globe-shaped onion. Its color is rich golden. This variety is known to produce as high as 900 bushels per acre. Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c., 54 lb- 85c., lb. $3.00 Yellow Globe Danvers This is used extensively for main crop of yellow onion. Its shape is somewhat flatter than the Southport strain which we offer. The flesh is light, crisp and mild. It is a very fine keeper, making an excellent shipping onion. Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c„ 54 lb, 75c, lb. $1.00 Mammoth Yellow Prizetaker Every small grower knows this onion and its qualities. It is without doubt a fine sort to grow, as it will crop better than most varieties of yellow onion. Good results can he obtained by sowing in cold frames and transplanting in the open ground four to five inches apart. Pkt. 5c., dz. 30c., 54 lb. $1.00, lb. $3.50 White Silverskin Bulbs flattened and skin clear white and the flesh is mild. This variety is grown principally for sets and small pickling onions and is the best white sort for this purpose. Pkt. 5c., oz. 35c., 54 lb. $1.25, lb. $4.00. Southport White Globe A very large pure white onion. The skin is silvery white, flesh is poor white and of fine flavor. This requires about a week longer to mature than most white sorts. It is a fine variety to sow in the Spring for green bunch onions. Pkt. 5c., oz 35c., 54 lb. $1.75 lb. $4.00 PRICE LIST 1919 IS Onion Sets White Silverskin Pt. 15c., qt. 25c., pk. $1.25 Yellow Dutch Pt. 10c., qt. 20c., pk. $1.13 Yellow Danvers Pt. 10c., qt. 20c., pk. $1.15 Postage 5c. extra per quart Write for prices on larger quantities Parsley Market Gardeners Our stock of Market Gardener’s Parsley is excellent. It is a very strong grower and quite hardy. It is extra curly and a very dark green color. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 54 lb. 40c., lb. $1.50. Hamburg or Parsnip Rooted Grown principally for the root. The roots of our stock resemble a parsnip in shape and color but somewhat smaller. The foliage is almost the same as plain or single parsley. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 54 lb. 40c., lb. $1.50 Parsnip Hollow Grown The stock we offer is medium length and very smooth. The roots have a very few fibres and the color is pure white. This is exceptionally fine. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 54 lb. 35c., lb. $1.25. Peas Record Extra Early This variety will mature ahead of all others. The vines growing 18 or 20 inches. The pods are short but well filled. They are excellent for canning. Pkt. 10c., lb. 35c., 10 lbs. $3.00, 50 lbs. $13.00. Thos, Laxton Pods of this variety grown about three inches long, well filled with very sweet peas. It is about one week later than our Record Extra Early. The vine grows about three feet, producing a heavy crop. Pkt. 10c., lb. 45c., 10 lbs. $4.00, 50 lbs. $17.00 Gradus This variety resembles Thos. Laxton in appearance. The vines are not quite as dark green as the Thos. Laxton. The quality is known by every one to be excellent. Length of vines are about 24 inches. Pkt. 10c., lb. 45c., 10 lbs. $4.00, 50 lbs. $17.00 Pilot A very fine sort. The seed can be sown in the open ground as early 16 ABBOTT & COBB as the ground can be worked. It will stand as much cold weather as any round seeded variety. It is an extra large podded sort maturing about the same time as Thos. Laxton and Gradus. A valuable variety for commercial or home use. Pkt. 10c., lb. 45c., 10 lbs. $4.00, 50 lbs. $17.00 Sutton’s Excelsior Pods three inches long, broad, straight and well filled to the point. Quite prolific. Vines are about 18 inches. This stock will mature about three days later than Gratus. Pkt. 10c., lb. 45c., 10 lbs. $4.00, 50 lbs. $17.00. Goliath This is one of the newest varieties on the market and produces the largest pods known. They frequently measure five to seven inches long, well filled with large sweet peas of excellent quality. Vines grow to be five or seven feet long. Season about the same as Long Island Mam- moth. We recommend this for a late crop. Pkt. 10c., lb. 45c. , 10 lbs. $4.00, 50 lbs. $17.00 Pepper Ruby King A very large mild sort. A popular variety with the Market Garden- ers and shippers. The plants grow about two feet high and produce a fine crop of handsome scarlet fruit. Flesh is thick and quite mild. Pkt. 5c., oz. 50c., 54 lb. $1.75, lb. $6.00 Bell or Bull Nose This is an old standard and is still on the market as a valuable pepper. The plant is very productive, ripening its fruit early. Fruit is large with thick flesh usually hot. Pkt. 5c., oz. 50c., 54 lb. $1.50, lb. $5.00. Long Red Cayenne This is hot. Fruit is long and pointed. The color is deep green when the pepper is young. This variety is used principally for flavoring purposes. Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c., 54 lb. $1.25, lb. $4.00. Pumpkin King of Mammoths The largest of all. Fruit grows to be an enormous size. Shape almost round. Skin orange color. Flesh deep and bright yellow color. Fine quality. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 54 lb. 35c., lb. $1.00. Winter Luxury or Pie Medium size, nearly round. Skin smooth and yellow. Flesh light yellow, sweet and finely flavored. A fine keeper. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 54 lb. 30c., lb. $1.00 PRICE LIST 1919 17 Gushaw or Crook Neck A fine solid yellow crook neck sort. Nearly all flesh. A good all around pumpkin. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., z / lb. 30c., lb. $1.00. Radish We make a specialty of Radish Seed. Our stocks are all selected and grown especially for us. Scarlet Globe Without question, this is the most popular radish grown both for commercial and home use. It is the earliest of all. Our stock will pro- duce uniform, round and crisp radish that is possible to obtain. Color is bright red. Tops small. Excellent for forcing. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 54 lb. 40c., lb. $1.35 White Box This is one of our specials. Our stock has been supplied from seed furnished by us, having been selected for three years before seed was grown. Radish is pure white, globe shaped, with a medium size top and will stand longer on the ground without running to seed than scfme other stocks of White Box. Fine for under sash. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 54 lb. 35c., lb. $1.25 White Icicle The best long early white sort for forcing or outside sowing. Radish grows about seven inches long with very small top. Very tender and of a beautiful white color. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 54 lb. 40c., lb. $i .50. White Strasburg The most popular long white sort for Market Gardeners. Roots long and quite thick. Color white. Tt remains solid for a long time after maturing. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 54 lb. 40c., lb. $1.50. Early Long Scarlet This is the best long red variety known. Fine long scarlet roots. Very crisp. Tops are short. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 54 lb. 40c., lb. $1.50. Radish Winter Varieties White Chinese A very large white sort grown especially for bunching in the Fall or storing for the Winter. A profitable one to grow. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 54 lb. 40c., lb. $1.50 Half Long Black Spanish Skin of the Spanish Radish is black, while the flesh is pure white. Very hard and crisp. This variety keeps fine during the Winter months stored in cellars or pits. Pkt. 5c„ dz. 15c., 54 lb. 40c., lb. $1.50. 18 ABBOTT & COBB Round Black Spanish This is similar to the Half Long, excepting the shape. Roots are round and black. Very hardy grower. Fine for late bunching. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 54 lb- 40c., lb. $1.50 Salsify Mammoth Sandwich Island This is the best variety known. Roots are light color, heavy and thick. Salsify requires deeply cultivated soil and should be sown early in the Spring. Pkt. 5c., oz. 35c., 54 H>- $1-25, lb. $4.00. Spinach Bloomesdale Savoy The earliest Spinach of all. It has thick, large leaves, and curled. Our stock has been grown under our own care and direction and is exceptionally fine. A fine sort for Fall sowing also. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 54 lb. 35c., lb. $1.25, 50 lbs. $50.00 Long Season The finest of all Summer varieties. Leaves are very heavy dark green and curled, growing closer to the ground than Bloomesdale. Very productive. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., 54 lb. 50c., lb. $1.75, 10 lbs. $12.50, 50 lbs. $62.50 Giant Thick Leaf A quick growing sort. Leaves very large, round and almost smooth. Most popular for can-house use. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 54 lb. 35c., lb. $1.25, 50 lbs. $55.00 Sorrel Large Leaved A fine variety for Market Gardeners. Leaves light green and very large. This sort can be cut several times during the Summer. Can be Wintered over and it will grow again in the Spring. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., 54 lb. 60c., lb. $2.00 Squash Mammoth White Bush Scalloped A well-known variety of dwarf habit and upright growth. Color creamy white when matured. A fine early variety. Pkt. 5c., rfz. 10c., 54 lb. 35c., lb. $1.00 PRICE LIST 1919 19 Boston Marrow A fine Fall and Winter variety. The skin is thin and bright orange eolor. Flesh yellow. An excellent sort. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c„ 54 lb. 35c., lb. $1.00 Tomato Bonny Best Forcing Our stock of Bonny Best Tomato is grown and selected by us. No one else has been allowed to work on this stock cff Tomato, as we are determined to put out a seed that is in a class by itself. The plants were grown on ground that is adapted for Tomato growing, and from the time when they were planted until the seed was harvested, they showed no signs of blight. This pcfint is essential when growing seed for green- house purposes. For two years our stock has been grown by some of the largest Greenhouse men in the country and we have seen and heard excellent reports of our efforts. Pkt. 10c., oz. $3.00, 54 lb. $10.00, lb. $40.00 Boney Best This is a fine tomato for outdoor early use. A fine sort to grow for home and commercial purposes. Used by a great many canners. Very heavy cropper. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 40 cts., 54 lb' $1-25, lb. $4.00. Stone The best known tomato for general crop. This stock has been on the market for some time, and is still well liked. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 35 cts., 54 lb- 90 cts., lb. $3.50 Matchless An improvement on the stone tomato. Fine, handsome, red fruit. A vigorous grower. Fine for late crop. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 35 cts., 54 lb. 90 cts., lb. $3.50 Greater Baltimore Another general of late-crop variety. Fruit large and uniform. Per- fectly smooth and bright red color. The vines are strong and vigorous, producing fruit in large clusters. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 35 cts., 54 lb. $1.00, lb. $3.75 Turnip Purple-Top White Globe The best sort for early sowing or winter use. The roots are perfect globe shape, the upper half being light purple and the lower half pure white. Has small root. Fine quality. Excellent keeper. Good for table or stock feeding. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., 54 lb. 60 cts., lb. $2.00 20 ABBOTT & COBB Yellow Globe (Rutabaga) This stock we offer is carefully selected and grown especially for us in Bucks County. This is without doubt the finest stock of Rutabaga that can be obtained, having taken first prize at several County Fairs. The root is globe shaped. Skin yellow, with purple crown. Flesh deep yellow, and an excellent quality. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., 54 lb. $1.50, lb. $5.00 Herbs Thyme — Broad-Leaf English Best variety known. Plants grow upright, making it easier to cut. Hardy. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 50 cts., 54 lb. $1.60, lb. $6.00. Summer Savory Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., 54 lb- 75 cts., lb. $2.50 Sweet Marjoram Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 35 cts., 54 lb. $1.10, lb. $4.00 Dill Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 54 lb. 50 cts., lb. $1.50 Field Seeds Canada Peas One of the best known varieties for plowing under for green manure. Also excellent for cutting green and cured like clover and feed through the winter. We have secured quite a large quantity of these peas, and will be glad to quote special prices on large quantities. Per Bushel, $5.50. Price subject to change Vetch (Hairy or Sand). Lb. 30 cts., 100 lbs. $24.00. Rape (Dwarf Essex). Lb. 25 cts., 100 lbs. $20.00. Grass Seeds Timothy, 45 lbs. per bushel. Lb. 25 cts., bushel $6.00. Millet (Golden or German), £0 lbs. per bus. Lb. 20 cts., bushel, $4.25. Winter Rye. Lb. 10 cts., 60 lbs. (bus.) $3.30, 100 lbs. $5.50. Clover Seed Medium Red (60 lbs. per bus.). Lb. 50 cts., bushel $24.00. Mammoth Red or pea vine (60 lbs. per bus.). Lb. 50 cts., bushel $23.00. Alsike (60 lbs. per bus.). Lb. 40 cts., bushel $22.00. Alfalfa (60 lbs. per bus.). Lb. 35 cts., bushel, $15.00. White Dutch (60 lbs. per bus.). Lb. $1.00, bushel $40.00. Our Clover Seed is the best quality. As the market on all field seeds and grass seeds fluctuates, the above prices are subject to change. LAWN GRASS SEED We mix our ownstocksand Lawn Seed and nothing but the best seeds obtainable are allowed in our formula. They can be depended upon to give best results, FANCY Quart Peck Bushel 30 0 $1.75 $6.00 EVERGREEN Quart Peck Bushel 250 $1.50 $5.00 SHADY SPOT Quart Peck Bushel 300 $1.75 $6.00 SWEET PEAS [Spencer Mixed] Contains the large varieties only. Includes all colors of beautiful shades. Pkt. 50 Oz. 250 141 b. 800 Lb. $2.50 1919