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Wonderful
New Larkspur,
“Rosamond.”
Pkt., 25c.
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ARCHIAS’ ^
; 51st Anniversary
Collection
FLORAL ANNUALS
1 large pkt. Nasturtiums.
Glorious Gleam Hy¬
brids . $0.25
1 large pkt. Larkspur.
Rosamond .25
1 large pkt. Calendula.
Chrysantha, Sunrise.. .10
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Total value. $0.60
By Mail Postpaid, for only $0.35
Collections for. $0.65
Calendula
Chrysantha,
“Sunshine.”
Pkt., 10c.
“Glorious Gleam
# Hybrid
Nasturtiums.
Pkt., 25c.
A r chi as’ New Hybrid Tea Roses
Sensational Novelties at the Century of Progress
ARCHIAS’ ROSES ARE HARDY, FIELD-GROWN AND EVERBLOOMING
PRESIDENT HERBERT HOOVER. Most attractive and novel in coloring, which is a splendid
combination of cerise-pink, flame, scarlet and yellow. Truly a beautiful Rose.
E. G. HILL. Beautiful long bud of perfect form, full double, high-centered flower of dazzling
scarlet shaded deep red.
CALEDONIA. Exceptionally long pointed buds developing into large, high-centered, pure white
blooms.
MISS ROWENA THOM. Buds large, long pointed. Well formed and double—of a brilliant
rose-pink with golden suffusion. A constant bloomer.
TALISMAN. A most popular and remarkable Rose. Rich combination of bright apricot, gold and
deep rose-pink.
DAME EDITH HELEN. A glorious and delightful long-pointed bud, full double, with very sub¬
stantial broad petals developing into a flower of great size. Color brilliant soft Rose du Barry pink.
MARGARET McGREDY. A vigorous free flowering Rose with long, pointed bud opening to a large,
shapely, long-lasting flower of rich Oriental red.
JOANNA HILL. A vigorous, profuse blooming, long-budded
Rose of pleasing clear yellow with golden shadings at base.
The most popular of cut flower Roses.
PINK RADIANCE. The hardiest of Roses, vigorous and pro¬
lific. Brilliant rose-pink buds opening to well formed, shining,
globular flowers with lighter tints on reverse of petals.
RED RADIANCE. The Radiance Roses are always in bloom.
Strong, healthy. Color brilliant crimson.
YOUR CHOICE of any of the above 2-year, hardy, field-
grown bushes: Each, 45c; 3 for JS1.25; 10 for #3.75. MAILED
FREE.
GLORIOUS EVERBLOOM¬
ING HYBRID TEA ROSES.
2-year, strong bushes that
WILL bloom this season.
All Ten
Mailed Free
For
$3.75
Sensational New and Patented Roses
MRS. HENRY BOWLES. A splendid, large, very fragrant Rose of intense bril¬
liant pink with salmon shadings. One of the finest.
MRS. PIERRE S. DUPONT. Medium, long, pointed buds of a reddish gold
opening to semi-double. Very lasting, fragrant flowers of a deep golden yel¬
low. Very profuse bloomer.
COUNTESS VANDAL. (U. S. Plant Patent No. 38). The Rose Sensation of
A Century of Progress. Vigorous Hybrid Tea with attractive long, pointed,
orange-copper buds. The flowers are large, opening brilliant salmon-pink. Al¬
ways loaded with bloom. $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz.
MRS. ERSKINE PEMBROKE THOM. The best of yellow bedding Roses.
Clean, healthy, vigorous growth. Continuous, free bloomer. Large, long buds
developing a full double flower.
ETOILE DE HOLLANDE. The finest of
red garden Roses. A brilliant crimson-
red; strong, vigorous grower, fragrant
and beautiful in all stages of develop¬
ment.
PRICES OF ABOVE (except Countess
Vandal): Each, 50c; 3 for $1.40; $4.75
per doz. MAILED FREE.
Rose Collection
Supreme
One each of the five Sensational Ever-
blooming Roses, includ¬
ing Countess Vandal—-
mailed free — for only
Two Collections, (10 Roses), for #4.75.
:usaiiuuai ever-
$2.50
New Novelty and
Patented Climbing
Roses
AMERICAN BEAUTY CLIMB¬
ER. Clusters of large rose-red
flowers.
BLAZE. (Plant Patent No. 10).
The only hardy red ever-
blooming climber. A sensation
since its introduction last
spring. $1.50 each; 12 for
$15.00.
CHAPLIN’S PINK
CLIMBER. Splendid,
vigorous Rose with
shapely, double flowers
of rich, lively pink and
salmon.
PAUL’S SCARLET. Most popu¬
lar of climbers. Color brilliant
scarlet.
SPANISH BEAUTY CLIMBER
( S taeche 1 i n ). Strong, vigorous
grower with fine foliage—earliest to
bloom with buds and flowers of great
beauty on 14-inch stems. Color irides¬
cent pearly pink tipped with crimson.
Semi-double.
THE ABOVE—best of all Climbing
Roses (except Blaze), mailed free, for
only 35c each; 3 for #1.00; 10 for #2.50.
MRS. E.P. THOM
Relief Orders for Seed
Accepted
We will accept relief orders for seeds,
when issued by any State, County or City
Relief Agency or Office, in exchange for
vegetable seeds at prices named in this
catalog. The Relief Order you send in
payment for seeds should state that it is
for seeds only; must be on printed form
of the Relief Office; must have written or
printed on it the amount it is good for in
dollars and cents and be signed by the
authorized Relief Agent. The printed form
should show that it is issued by state,
county or city relief office and signed by
the authorized relief officer and should also
be signed by the person ordering the seed
in the place for signing for receipt of the
seeds. Seeds selected must be vegetable
seeds only and no quantity larger than one
pound of any one variety will be supplied
on these orders.
Plant “SURE SEEDS” for 1935
For over 50 years Archias’ “Sure Seeds” have been planted by successful
Gardeners, Farmers, and Flower lovers. Each year brings us new friends and cus*
tomers with orders for Seeds, Plants, Bulbs, Nursery Stock, and Supplies. We say
to all who receive this catalog to send your orders in early as, owing to weather
conditions the past season, many varieties are short crop and when sold out can'
not be replaced—so order early. Save money.
Sincerely yours,
Archias Seed Store Corporation
Owners of Archias* Floral Co., Greenhouses and Nursery.
106-108 East Main Street
Sedalia, Missouri
FREE SEED
We wish to give each of our friends a collection of free flower seeds for 1935.
See page 5. Send order in early.
How to Send Money
Money can be sent safely either by post office order, bank
draft, express order or registered letter. We receive postage
stamps the same as cash. No mail orders accepted or filled
for less than 25c.
PARCEL POST RATES Each addi¬
tional lb. or
1 lb. fraction
First Zone—up to fifty miles. 8c lc
Second Zone—50 to 150 miles . 8c lc
Third Zone—150 to 300 miles. 9c 2c
Fourth Zone—300 to 600 miles. 10c 4c
Fifth Zone—600 to 1000 miles. 11c 6c
Sixth Zone—1000 to 1400 miles. 12c 7c
Seventh Zone—1400 to 1800 miles. 14c 9c
Eighth Zone—over 1800 miles. 15c 11c
Ask your Postmaster what zone you are in, making note of
it and use this table.
We Ship Anywhere by Parcel Post
Seeds, Plants and Bulbs can be mailed, the rate being one
cent for each two ounces up to eight ounces. All packages
over eight ounces take pound rates as per table at left. In
ordering a pound, remit postage for two pounds, as packing
will increase weight.
The weight limit in all zones is 70 pounds.
Bulk limit (measurement around package both ways), in
all zones, 72 inches.
Liquids and goods packed in glass must go by express.
Same Day Shipping Service
Orders received in the morning’s mail are usually shipped
the same day. We believe in service, we know when you order
from us you need it. We have every facility for filling and
shipping orders promptly. We have an immense stock of all
the items shown in this book. You can depend on immediate
shipment and prompt delivery.
NON-WARRANTY
The Archias’ Seed Store Corp. gives no warranty, express or implied, as to description, quality, productiveness, or any other matter
of any seeds they send out, and will not be in any way responsible for the crop. When mentioned, purity and germination tests are
for information only and without warranty.
Abronia . 20
Alyssum . 20
Ageratum . 20
Amaranthus . 20
Anchusa .20
Antirrhinum . 21
Apples . 31
Asparagus . 2
Asters . 21
Aquilegia . 20
Bachelor’s Button .. 21
Balloon Vine . 22
Balsam . 21
Balsam Apple . 22
Barley . 14
Bartonia . 21
Bee Keepers’
Supplies . 17
Beans . 3
Beets . 2
Bird Supplies. 18
Blackberries . 32
Broccoli . 3
Brussels Sprouts .... 3
Cabbage . 4
Caladium . 28
Calendula . 21
Calliopsis . 21
Canary Bird Vine ... 22
Candytuft . 21
Cane . 14
Cannas ... .21, 29
Canterbury Bells ... 21
Cauliflower . 4
Cardinal Climber ... 22
Carnation . 22
Carrots. 5
Celery . 4
Celosia . 22
Centaurea . 22
Chinese Cabbage . . 4
Chinese Woolflower.. 22
Cherries . 33
Chrysanthemum .... 22
Clematis . 22
Climbers from Seed . 22
Cobaea . 22
Collards . 5
Corn, Field . 14
Corn, Pop . 6
Corn, Sweet . 6
Coreopsis .4, 27
Cosmos . 22
Cucumbers . 5
Cypress Vine . 2 2
Dahlias . 23, 29
Dairy Supplies. 19
Daisies . 23
Datura . 23
Delphinium . 23
Dianthus . 23
Didiscus . 23
Digitalis . . 23
Dog and Cat Supplies 18
Eggplant . 6
Endive . 7
Eschscholtzia . 23
Euphorbia . 23
Everlastings . 24
Feterita . 14
Fertilizers . 13
Flowering Shrubs ... 30
INDEX
Forget-me-not . 2 4
Four O’clock . 24
Gaillardia . 24
Garden Seeds.2-12
Gilia . 24
Gladiolus . 28
Godetia . 2 4
Goldfish . IS
Gourds . 22
Grapes . 33
Grohoma . 14
Gypsophila ... . 24
Hay, Pasture Grass. . 15
Hedge Plants . 30
Herbs . 7
Hollyhock . 24
Hotkaps . 17
Huckleberry . 7
Hyacinth Bean . 22
Insecticides . 16
Kaffir Corn . 14
Kale . 7
Kochia . 24
Kohl-rabi . 7
Kudzu Vine . 22
Larkspur, Annual ... 23
Lawn Grass Seed ... 13
Leek . 7
Lettuce . 6
Lilies .28, 29
Lobelia . 24
Lupinus . 24
Madeira Vine . 28
Mangels . 2
Marigold . 26
Mignonette . 26
Milo Maize . 14
Moonflower . 22
Morning Glory. 22
Mushroom Spawn ... 7
Muskmelon . 8
Mustard . 7
Nasturtium . 26
Nemesia . 25
Nigella . 2 5
Nitragin . 15
Okra . 9
Onions . 7
Pansy . 25
Parsnips . 9
Parsley . 9
Peaches .. 31
Peanuts . 8
Pears . 31
Peas . 9
Peonies . 29
Peppers . 9
Petunias . 25
Phlox Drummondi . . 25
Physostegia . 26
Plums . 31
Poppy. 26
Portulaca . 26
Poultry and Pigeon
Supplies . 17
Pumpkins . 9
Pyrethrum . 26
Radishes . 10
Raspberries . 3 2
Rhubarb . 10
Ricinus . 22
Rose plants—inside
front cover.
Rudbeckia . 26
Rye . 14
Salpiglossis . 26
Salsify . 10
Salvia . 26
Scabiosa .. • 26
Scarlet Runner Bean 22
Schizanthus . 27
Seeders . 14
Spinach . 10
Sprayers . 16
Squash . 10
Statice . 26
Stocks . 26
Strawberries . 33
Strawflowers . 24
Sunflower . 26
Sweet Peas . 28
Sweet William. 26
Thunbergia. 27
Tobacco . 11
Tomatoes . 11
Turnips .11
Vegetable Plants ... 2
Verbena . 27
Vines .22, 30
Vinca . 27
Viola . 27
Watermelon . 8
Water Garden Plants 30
Wisteria . 30
Youngberry . 32
Zinnias . 27
=Sure Seeds =
Archias Seed Store Corp.
Archias’ Superior Vegetable Seeds
The choicest varieties that have been selected and tested for
quality and are best suited for home and market gardens. Grow
your own vegetables from Archias’ “Sure Seeds”.
ALL GARDEN SEEDS POSTPAID.
Asparagus
1 ounce to 60 ft. of row.
ARCHIAS’ GIANT WASHINGTON. ( Rustproof ). Un¬
doubtedly the finest rust resistant variety grown. Shoots thick
and a heavy yielder of fine quality.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 25c; 1 lb., 85c.
Superior Beet Seed
Giant Washington.
ARCHIAS’ IMPROVED
BLOOD TURNIP. Med¬
ium early, and when sown
late, desirable for winter.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c;
M lb., 25c; lb. 75c.
OHIO CANNER. Very n
dark red, small, especial- ^. etr , ol L
ly suited for canning. ^ aT k Bed
Foliage short. Beet.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; M lb., 40c.
DETROIT DARK RED. One of the best red turnip¬
shaped varieties.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 25c; lb., 75c.
CROSBY’S EGYPTIAN. Improved strain of the
Egyptian Beet.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 25c; lb., 75c.
SWISS CHARD or SPINACH BEET. Fordhook
Giant. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 25c.
Mangels or Stock Beets
FARMERS AND STOCK RAISERS—
ATTENTION
Sow 5 lbs. to the acre, in rows 2J4 feet apart.
ARCHIAS’ JUMBO LONG RED MANGEL. Im¬
mense cropper yielding 500 bushels to the acre.
Oz. 5c; M lb., 15c; lb., 50c.
GOLDEN TANKARD MANGEL WURZEL.
One of the best stock Beets.
Oz. 5c; M lb., 15c; lb., 50c.
Archias’
Crimson
Globe.
Culture. Beets should
be planted on a deep,
rich, sandy loam, sowing
in rows 18 inches apart,
covering about one-half
inch deep, pressing the
soil firmly over the seed. When plants are well established, thin
to 4 to 6 inches in the row. About 60 days in maturing, accord¬
ing to variety. One ounce to 50 feet of row; 6 to 8 lbs. to an
acre.
ARCHIAS’ CRIMSON GLOBE BEET. The Money Maker for
Market Gardeners. Smooth skinned, slightly oblong, deep
crimson color, and of the very finest quality.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 25c; lb., 85c.
EARLY WONDER. A very Fine Extra Early Market and Table
Beet. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 25c; lb., 85c.
Archias’ Surprise
Vegetable Collection
Postpaid.50c
1 Pkt. Beans, Stringless Green Pod Bush
1 Pkt. Beets, Early Wonder
1 Pkt. Cabbage, Early Flat Dutch
1 Pkt. Carrot, Oxheart
1 Pkt. Lettuce, Large Hanson
1 Pkt. Mustard, Southern Giant Curled
1 Pkt. Okra, White Velvet
1 Pkt. Onion, Prizetaker
1 Pkt. Peas, Premium Gem
1 Pkt. Radish, White Tip
1 Pkt. Squash, White Bush
1 Pkt. Tomato, Stone
1 Pkt. Watermelon, Tom Watson
IMPERIAL WHITE SUGAR. Good for
making sugar and stock feeding.
Oz., 10c; M lb., 25c; lb., 60c.
Special prices to parties raising large
quantities of Beets for stock.
Swiss
Chard.
Vegetable Plants
ASPARAGUS ROOTS. Archias’ New Washington.
Rust-proof.
2-yr., 25 for 50c; 100 for #1.25; 500 for #5.00.
HORSERADISH SETS. Bohemian Giant. Vigorous
growth. Superior to old variety.
25 for 25c; 100 for 75c; 1000 for #6.50.
RHUBARB ROOTS. Mammoth Victoria. Large
roots. 2 for 25c; #1.00 per doz., postpaid.
25 for #2.00; 100 for #6.00, not prepaid.
SAGE PLANTS. Holt’s Mammoth. The largest va¬
riety grown; plants are strong.
15c each; 2 for 25c; 5 for 50c; #1.00 per doz.
CABBAGE PLANTS. Frost-proof.
45c per 100; #3.50 per 1000.
and Roots POSTPA?D S
CAULIFLOWER PLANTS. Snowball and Extra
Early Erfurt. 50 for 60c; 100 for #1.00.
SWEET POTATO PLANTS. Potato plants are in
season only from May 1st to July 1st.
100 for 45c; 500 for #2.00; 1000 for #3.75.
CELERY PLANTS. Field-grown and transplanted.
100 for 75c; 1000 for #6.50.
PEPPER PLANTS.
Doz., 20c; 50 for 75c; 100 for #1.25.
1000 for #9.00.
TOMATO PLANTS. Transplanted.
Doz., 20c; 50 for 65c; 100 for #1.00:
1000 for #9.00.
CHIVES. Small plants of the onion family, used for seasoning.
Clumps, 15c each; 2 for 25c; 5 for 60c.
BERMUDA ONION PLANTS. 15c per 100; #1.25 per 1000.
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Sedalia, Missouri
-Sure Seeds’^
Fordhook Bush Lima.
Brussels Sprouts.
Broccoli
Culture. The same as
Cauliflower. Succeeds
best in deep, rich, moist
soil. One ounce will
produce 1500 plants.
ITALIAN GREEN
SPROUTING. Heads
compact, good size,
and of a greenish
color. The most cer¬
tain to head.
Pkt., 10c; M oz.,
25c; oz., 45c;
M lb., £1.35.
Archias’ Superior Garden Beans
Green Podded Bush Beans
One pound will plant 50 to 100 feet of drill.
If wanted by mail, add 7c for first pound and lc for every additional
pound for postage.
TENDERGREEN STRINGLESS. Tender, round, green, stringless.
Pkt., 10c; lb., 25c.
BURPEE’S STRINGLESS GREEN POD. Earliest and absolutely stringless.
Pkt., 10c; lb., 25c.
IMPROVED RED VALENTINE. Popular green pod; productive.
Pkt., 10c; lb., 25c.
BOUNTIFUL. Pods are flat, absolutely stringless, rich green, very large and
handsome. Pkt., 10c; lb., 25c.
FULL MEASURE. Pods 6 to 7 inches long, which are solid, meaty, brittle
and stringless. Splendid for home or market use. Pkt., 10c; lb., 25c.
ARCHIAS’ BOSTON NAVY BEANS. Wonderfully productive.
Pkt., 10c; lb., 15c.
Archias’ Wax Bush Beans
ARCHIAS’ IMPROVED RUSTPROOF GOLDEN WAX.
Pkt. 10c; lb. 25c.
PENCIL POD BLACK WAX. A popular variety. Pkt., 10c; lb., 25c.
Archias’ Bush Lima Beans
FORDHOOK BUSH LIMA. The beans are thick, meaty, very tender and
Juicy. Bears large pods in clusters and is a heavy
yielder. This variety is the one most largely used.
Pkt., 10c; 1 lb., 30c.
BURPEE’S BUSH LIMA. Grows 10 to 30 inches;
handsome large pods. Pkt., 10c; lb., 30c.
HENDERSON’S BUSH LIMA. Produces enormous
crops. Pkt., 10c; lb., 25c.
JACKSON’S WONDER. Ripens early; beans spotted
red; very prolific. Pkt., 10c; lb., 25c.
Pole Lima Beans
SMALL WHITE LIMA or SIEVA. Productive, pods
short, beans white. Pkt., 10c; lb., 30c.
KING OF THE GARDEN LIMA. Most productive of
the Limas. Pkt., 10c; lb., 30c.
FLORIDA SPECKLED POLE BUTTER BEAN. Im¬
mensely productive. Similar to Jackson Wonder except
it makes a vine. Hardy. Pkt., 10c; lb., 30c.
Pole Beans
One pound will plant 200 hills.
ARCHIAS’ MISSOURI WONDER. Originated in
Missouri. A late popular variety, very prolific, slightly
curved, meaty, pod 5 inches long, stringless if picked
young. Large pkt., 10c; lb., 30c,
KENTUCKY WONDER. Green pod. Pkt., 10c; lb., 25c
KENTUCKY WONDER WAX. Pkt., 10c; lb., 30c
CUT SHORT RED SPECKLED. Good cornfield va
riety. Pkt., 10c; lb., 25c
CREASEBACK or FAT HORSE. Pkt., 10c; lb., 25c
WHITE SEEDED KENTUCKY WONDER. ( Burg
er’s Stringless). A prolific stringless green pod pole
bean. Early, tender and meaty, 8 in. long, borne in
clusters. Also an excellent shell bean.
Large pkt., 10c; lb., 25c.
INOCULATE THIS SEED
Archias' Golden
W ax.
Burpee’s Stringless Green Pod.
Brussels
Sprouts
LONG ISLAND IM¬
PROVED. Produces a
large crop of sprouts of
delicious quality. This
variety can be grown
under less favorable con¬
ditions than others and
is superior in quality.
Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c;
H lb., 75c.
Italian
Green
Sprouting
Broccoli.
Pkt. Pkt.
1 Beet, Early Wonder 1
Beans, Pencil Pod Wax 1
Beans, Full Measure 1
Carrots, Danvers Half Pong 1
Celery, Giant Pascal 1
Cucumber, New Everbearing 1
Dill, for pickles 1
Endive, White Curled 1
Lettuce, New York Market 1
Mustard, Chinese Curled
Okra. Dwarf Green
Onion. Southport Red Globe
Parsley, Moss Curled
Parsnip. Hollow Crown
Peas. Archias' Early Surprise
Pepper. Chinese Giant
Pumpkin, Japanese Pie
Radish, Scarlet White Tip
Pkt.
1 Spinach. Long Standing
Bloomsdale
1 Squash. Early White Bush
1 Sweet Corn, Golden Bantam
1 Tomato, June Pink
1 Tomato, Marglobe
1 Turnip, Purple Top Globe
6 Flower Seed, Popular
Varieties
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JLSure SeedsZ
Archias Seed Store Corp.
GOLDEN ACRE, Yellows Resistant. Similar to Copenhagen Market,
but several days earlier. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; M lb., #1.00.
COPENHAGEN MARKET CABBAGE. Largest of the early round-
headed varieties. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; M lb., 75c.
ARCHIAS’ ALL HEAD EARLY CABBAGE. All head and always
sure to head. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; M lb., 65c.
SELECT EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD ( True American). Very
early. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; M lb., 60c.
CHARLESTON or LARGE WAKEFIELD. Large, solid heads of
good quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; M lb., 60c.
EARLY FLAT DUTCH. Well known standard early.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; M lb., 50c.
ARCHIAS’ SELECTED WORLD BEATER. Best and largest winter
Cabbage. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; M lb., #1.00.
ARCHIAS’ SELECTED TRUE ALLSEASONS. Second early, re¬
liable header. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; M lb., 60c.
ARCHIAS’ SELECTED LATE
FLAT DUTCH. Superior strain,
grown exclusively for us.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; M lb., 60c.
ARCHIAS’ SELECTED SURE
HEAD. A grand and popular Cab¬
bage.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; M lb., 60c.
Chinese Cabbage
Culture. For early use sow in hot
bed in February or March. When 4
inches high transplant, if the weathei
is suitable, 1 foot apart in 2%-fool
rows. For late or main crops, sow in
August or early September.
WONG BOK. A comparatively short
type with blocky, pear-shaped head.
The foliage is medium light yellow¬
ish green and the plants are com¬
pact and leafy. Heads are 8 to 10
inches tall, tightly folded and are
rich creamy white in color. This ten¬
der, succulent variety possesses
a rich, appetizing flavor.
Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 2 ozs.,
45c; M lb., 75c.
Select Early
Jersey Wakefield.
Frost-Proof
Cabbage Plants
Set 4 to 6 weeks earlier than
home-grown plants. They will ma¬
ture fine hard heads three weeks
before hotbed plants.
Varieties: JERSEY WAKE¬
FIELD, CHARLESTON
LARGE WAKEFIELD, and
EARLY FLAT DUTCH. See
page 2.
Archias ’Selected
Cauliflower
Archias'
Late Flat Dutch.
Cauliflowers delight in a rich,
moist soil, and in dry seasons should
be abundantly watered, especially
when heading. Sow the seed early in
the hotbed and transplant the plants
2 to 3 inches apart in boxes or in an¬
other hotbed until such time as they are safe to be planted in the open
ground, which in this latitude is usually the 10th of April. Set the
plants in the field 15x24 inches apart.
ARCHIAS’ SELECT EARLY SNOWBALL. An extremely early
dwarf variety, grown for us by the best Cauliflower specialists in
Denmark, producing magnificent white heads of fine quality.
Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; M oz., 45c; oz., #1.25.
AUTUMN GIANT. Popular in the south. Giant size, compact and
firm. Pkt., 10c; Yt oz., 35c; oz., 65c.
Celery
One-fourth ounce to 100 feet of row; 4 ounces to the acre.
Golden Self-Blanching Celery.
Culture. Celery is slow to germin¬
ate and ample time must be given.
Sow thinly, cover lightly and keep
constantly moist. When seedling
plants are three inches high, clip for
stocky growth or else transplant.
GOLDEN SELF - BLANCHING.
Perfectly solid, of fine flavor.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 35c; M lb., #1.25.
WHITE PLUME. Naturally white, requires very little banking
to bleach. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; Ya lb., 75c.
GIANT PASCAL. A mammoth variety growing in favor.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; M lb., 75c.
CELERY PLANTS. Field grown and transplanted.
100 for 75c; 1000 for #6.50, prepaid.
Chinese Cabbage.
Early Snowball Cauliflower.
Archias* Sure Cabbage Seed
One ounce will produce about 2000 plants; M lb., seed in bed will
produce plants for one acre.
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CITY
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ARCHIAS’ SEED STORE CORF.
Seedsmen'FloristS'Nurserymen
106108 East Main St.,
SEDALIA, MO.
P. O. Drawer 661 U.S.A.
50M-1-31
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Georgia Collards.
Archias’ Select Table Carrots
Archias ’ Improved
Extra Long Green.
One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill.
Culture. The land should be thoroughly manured the previous sea¬
son. Sow the early sorts in March and April, in drills 1 inch deep and
14 inches apart; thin out to 4 inches. For main crop sow in May or
beginning of June. Care should be taken at all times to see that the soil
is firm over the seeds, either by means of feet, roller or garden drill.
Slug Shot dusted over the ground will prevent maggots.
CHANTENAY. Special No. 403. 72 days. An improvement over
Chantenay, especially in color. Roots to 6 inches long, 214
inches thick at the shoulder; tapered, stump-rooted; flesh and in-
cospicuous core reddish orange, fine grained, tender and sweet.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 35c; lb., $1.00, postpaid.
RED ST. VALERY. Rich, deep orange color, large and handsome.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; M lb., 35c; lb., $1.00.
OXHEART ( Stump Rooted). Bright orange; fine grained and sweet;
very productive. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; M lb., 35c; lb., $1.00
DANVERS HALF-LONG SCARLET. Smooth and handsome; excel¬
lent market variety. Pkt., 5c;
oz., 15c; lb., 35c; lb., $1.00.
EARLY SCARLET HORN. Finest
quality for table; forces well.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 35c;
lb., $1.00.
LONG ORANGE. Large, popular
variety for winter use.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 35c.
lb., $1.00.
YELLOW BELGIAN. For stock
feed only. Wonderful yielder. Good
keeper.
Oz., 10c; lb., 20c; lb., 65c.
Collards
GEORGIA or SOUTHERN. A va¬
riety of Cabbage that does not
form a head, but produces a mass
of leaves. Very hardy and contin¬
uous grower. Sow in drills where
the plants are to remain, and thin
out to 2 or 3 feet apart in the row
when of proper size.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 35c;
!b.. tfl.OO.
Free Seeds
for Early Orders
With every order for $1.00
or over sent us before April 1st,
1935, we will send you absolutely
Free 5 large packets (1 each)
of the following Choice Flower
Seed:
Gold Medal Larkspur. Finest
mixed.
Sunshine Aster. Brilliant daisy'
like flowers.
California Poppy. Best assort'
ed colors.
Chinese Woolflower. Crimson
beauties.
Marigold. Dwarf French
Mixed.
This is the greatest offer we
have ever made. Remember, only
1 collection Free to each custom'
er who sends us an order of $1.00
or over, accompanied with the
cash, before April 1st, 1935.
Long Orange.
Danvers
Half-Long.
Oxheart
Carrot.
Archias’ Prolific
CUCUMBERS
Carefully Selected Strains, True to Name and Very
Best for Table and Pickling.
Culture. Do not plant Cucumbers before danger of
frost has passed, as the plants are very tender and
the least frost will damage them or kill them. Plant
in hills or rows 4 feet apart, 10 to 15 seeds to each
hill; make soil very rich. For pickles, plant from June
first to middle of July.
ARCHIAS’ SELECTED EARLY WHITE SPINE.
Fruit uniformly straight and handsome, dark green.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; J4 lb., 60c; lb., $2.25.
DAVIS’ PERFECT CUCUMBER. A sure money
maker for those growing Cucumbers.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; J4 lb., 60c; lb., $2.25.
ARCHIAS’ NEW EVERBEARING. Very early,
enormously productive.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; J4 lb., 60c; lb., $2.25.
IMPROVED EXTRA LONG GREEN. Grows very
long, very productive. Excellent for pickles.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; >4 lb., 60c; lb., $2.25.
GHERKIN or BURR. Oval-shaped, prickly; for
pickling only. Pkt., 10c; M lb., 50c.
LONGFELLOW. An extra long variety of finest
quality, usually 12 in. long and 2 V 2 in. thick. Color
is rich dark green which lasts well. An enormous
yielder of uniform fruits of very attractive appear¬
ance, which makes it a popular market variety.
Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; J4 lb., 75c; 1 lb., $2.75.
BOSTON PICKLING. Largely planted for pickles.
The fruits are short, smooth, bright green and of
excellent quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; M lb., 60c.
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Sweet or Garden Corn
Stowell’s Evergreen Sweet Corn.
Archias 1 Selected
Pop Corn
ARCHIAS’ GOLDEN SEAL.
A new yellow Pop Corn that is
ahead of all others.
Pkt., 10c; lb , 25c;
5 lbs., #1.00, postpaid.
JAPANESE HULLESS or
DWARF RICE. Very tender
and almost hulless.
Pkt., 10c; lb., 25c;
5 lbs., #1.00, postpaid.
MUSHROOM or GIANT YEL-
LOW SOUTH AMERICAN.
Largest and best Pop Corn in
existence. Pkt., 10c; lb., 30c;
5 lbs., #1.25, postpaid.
One pound to 100 hills; 15 pounds to the acre.
Culture. Plant in hills 18 inches apart with rows 3 feet apart. Three or four seeds may be
planted in each hill but not more than two plants allowed to stand. As suckers or excess
shoots appear they should be removed, as they take strength from the mother plant.
GOLDEN GIANT. Noted for its excellent qualities; much larger than Golden Bantam and
more productive. Pkt., 10c; lb., 25c.
HOWLING MOB. (65 days). One of the finest second early, large-eared sorts. Very pro¬
ductive; white, and of excellent quality. Ears 9 to 10 inches long, 16-rowed.
Pkt., 10c; lb., 25c.
TRUCKER’S FAVORITE (80 days). The roasting ear of the Progressive South. Similar
to Adams Early in general appearance, but later. 7 to 8 feet tall. Ears 8 to 10 inches, 12 to
14 rows. It can be planted earlier than Sugar Corns, for it can withstand the cold ground
in early spring. If you like roasting ears order this variety. Pkt., 10c; lb., 20c.
ADAMS’ EARLY. Popular with gardeners. Pkt., 10c; lb., 20c.
GOLDEN BANTAM. Height 4 feet, bearing two or more ears. Pkt., 10c; lb., 25c.
COUNTRY GENTLEMAN. An old time favorite. Pkt., 10c; lb., 30c.
STOWELL’S EVERGREEN. Large ears and long, deep kernels. Pkt., 10c; lb., 25c.
EVERGREEN FODDER CORN. Excellent for early feed.
FIELD CORN. See Field Seeds, page 14.
ARCHIAS’ EGGPLANT SEED
One ounce of seed for 2000 plants; 8 ounces for an acre.
Culture. A very delicious vegetable that gives decided change in diet. Sow seed in hotbeds
early in the spring and transplant to the open after all danger of frost is over. Transplant 2
feet apart each way and cultivate frequently.
BLACK BEAUTY. This is a very early, large Eggplant, usually maturing in about 120 days.
The fruit is jet black, the average weight being about 2 to 3 pounds; very dwarf in growing
habit, bearing its fruit close to the main stem; excellent for truckers.
Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; M lb., #1.00, postpaid.
NEW YORK IMPROVED SPINELESS. This type is very early and entirely spineless,
bearing extra large fruits of a deep purple color; very smooth with white, delicious flesh.
Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; J4 lb., #1.00, postpaid.
Japanese Hulless or Dwarf Rice.
ARCHIAS’ LETTUCE SEED
Two ounces will sow 150 feet of drill; 4 to 5 pounds to the acre.
Culture. Lettuce seed should be sown very early in the spring and at intervals of 15 days for
a succession; sow the seed in shallow drills, being careful to firm the soil over the seed and thin
to 4 inches apart in row.
ARCHIAS’ NEW YORK MARKET. The largest heading Lettuce of
all. Produces immense heads 15 to 18 inches across and as solid as
cabbage; blanches beautifully; crisp, tender and delicious; absolutely
free from bitterness. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; M lb., 40c; lb., #1.50.
IMPROVED LARGE HANSON. Heads very solid, beautifully
blanched, crisp, mild and tender.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; U lb., 35c; lb., #1.25.
PRIZE HEAD or SATISFACTION. Dark reddish brown color; heads
large. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 35c; lb., #1.25.
BLACK-SEEDED SIMPSON. ( Archias’ Selected Stock). Standard for
early spring planting and growing under glass.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; J4 lb., 35c; lb., #1.25.
ARCHIAS’ EXTRA SELECTED BIG BOSTON LETTUCE. Popular
variety for every purpose on the market.
Large pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; J4 lb., 35c; lb., #1.25.
ARCHIAS’ NEW ICEBERG. A beautiful Lettuce, worthy of universal
cultivation. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; J4 lb., 50c; lb., #1.50.
GRAND RAPIDS FORCING. Especially adapted for greenhouse cul¬
ture. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 35c; lb., #1.10.
CHICKEN LETTUCE.Oz., 10c; J4 lb., 25c; lb., 85c.
PARIS WHITE COS.Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; M lb., 45c.
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Black Beauty Eggplant.
Black Seeded Simpson.
( Archias' Selected Stock).
Sedalia, Missouri
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Pedigreed Onion Seeds
Celebrated for Purity, Quality, Size and Productiveness—
Money Makers and Prize Winners. One ounce will sow
100 feet of drill; 4 to 5 pounds per acre for large Onions.
Culture. Sow in rich sandy loam in drills 1 foot apart, as early
as possible in spring; cover with fine soil; when plants are strong,
thin out to 3 or 4 inches. Have ground thoroughly cultivated, free
from weeds and well fertilized.
MAMMOTH PRIZETAKER. Mild and delicate in flavor; excel¬
lent for fall and early winter. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; M lb., 75c.
ARCHIAS’ LARGE RED WETHERSFIELD. Grandest Red
Onion grown. Very productive and fine keeper.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; M lb., 75c; lb., #2.75.
SELECT YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS. Large size, early and
abundant cropper. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; M lb., 75c.
SOUTHPORT WHITE GLOBE. Bulbs are of good size, splen¬
did globe shape, pure white. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; M lb., 75c.
SOUTHPORT RED GLOBE. Large size, mild and tender.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; M lb., 75c.
BERMUDA ONION SEED FROM TENERIFFE. Onion is
straw-yellow color; large size, very mild and easy to grow.
Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; M lb., 75c; lb., #2.75.
CRYSTAL WHITE WAX (Bermuda). Rapidly becoming the
most popular of Bermuda Onions. It is absolutely pure white,
and has a delicious, ndld flavor. Flat and of medium size.
Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; M lb., 75c; 1 lb., #2.75.
Select Onion Sets
Lowest market prices on large or small quantities given on ap¬
plication at any time. We handle Onion Sets in large quantities.
YELLOW BOTTOM SETS. r w/ . , 1
WHITE BOTTOM SETS. W D . tor
RED BOTTOM SETS. L Fr,ces - J
Bermuda Onion Plants
These plants give you two months’ start over seed, ma¬
turing Onions of the highest quality. The Bermuda is a
good keeper. Now you may have large, delicious, tender
Bermuda Onions right from your own garden. Hundreds
of millions of these plants are now used by professional
gardeners. They produce the same fine results wherever
used. Order your plants now and grow your own big
Bermudas in your own garden.
100 plants for 15c; 500 for 65c; 1000 for #1.25, prepaid.
Mustard
ENDIVE
Garden
Huckleberry
Archias ’
Large Red
Wethersfield.
Southport
Red Globe.
Make repeated sowings in shallow drills
a foot apart; of easy cultivation. Cut when
not over 3 inches high.
WHITE. Best for salad.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 20c; lb., 50c.
BROWN or BLACK. Stronger than the
white.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 20c; lb., 50c.
SOUTHERN GIANT CURLED. Highly
esteemed for salads, leaves very curly.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 20c; lb., 50c.
TENDERGREEN or MUSTARD
SPINACH. Large, thick-leaved variety
from Japan, remaining tender both sum¬
mer and winter. Popular in the South.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 25c; lb., 65c.
Southern Giant Curled.
One ounce will sow about 200 feet
of drill.
GREEN CURLED. Crisp, dark green
leaves; the hardiest.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 35c.
WHITE CURLED. Leaves pale green.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 35c.
HERBS
Every kitchen garden should have a
few herbs. They are easily grown and are
always pleasant and desirable for flavor¬
ing, perfuming and medical purposes. Va¬
rieties marked with (*) are perennial.
BASIL .Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c.
^CARAWAY . .Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c.
DILL .Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c.
:1: THYME .Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c.
*SAGE .Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c.
TAME LAMBSQUARTER. Excellent
for greens.
Large pkt., 10c; 3 pkts, 25c.
Kohl-rabi
Kohl-rabi is grown for its turnip-shaped
bulb, which is formed above ground. The
bulbs should be used while young and
tender. Set plants 8 inches apart.
EARLIEST WHITE VIENNA. Green¬
ish white outside, with clear white flesh
within. Smooth, short leaf; good for
forcing; fine quality.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; M lb., 50c.
EARLIEST PURPLE VIENNA. Same
in every respect as earliest White
Vienna, except in the outside color.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; M lb., 50c.
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A wonderful, prolific plant needing same
culture as Tomatoes. When ripe the ber¬
ries are about % to % inch in diameter,
of shining black color. They make deli¬
cious pies, preserves and jam. Fruit is
non-edible when not fully ripened. Grows
readily from seed and succeeds well on
poor soil. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c.
Kale or Borecole
DWARF GREEN. Sow in autumn for
sprouts of green; desirable in every
garden. Height 8 inches.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 25c; lb., 75c.
TALL GREEN SCOTCH.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 25c; lb., 75c.
Leek
GIANT FLAG. Similar to onions in
flavor, but milder and preferred by
many. Excellent for soups, stewed or
creamed. Edible parts 6 to 8 inches long,
3 inches in diameter. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c.
Mushroom Spawn
AMERICAN PURE CULTURE
SPAWN. Produced by a new method
from virgin spores. Pure Culture Spawn
is far superior to spawn that is im¬
ported, and when once used no other is
wanted. The results show it is by far
the cheaper. A brick weighs 1 x /± pounds,
and is sufficient for a bed 2x4 feet. We
receive fresh spawn every few weeks
direct from the best makers. Cultural
directions free with every order.
1 brick, 35c; 3 bricks, #1.00, postpaid
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Archias’ Delicious
Muskmelon
Archias’ “Sure”
Watermelon
Seed
One ounce will plant about 25 hills;
4 to 5 pounds to an acre.
Culture. Treat same as muskmelons.
except that they should be planted 8 to 10
feet apart, according to variety.
KLECKLEY SWEET or MONTE
CRISTO. Oblong in shape, skin dark
green, flesh bright red.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 25c; lb., 65c.
NEW “IRISH GREY.” Yellowish grey. Flesh is very sweet and
firm. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 25c; lb., 75c.
NEW STONE MOUNTAIN or DIXIE BELLE WATER¬
MELON. The Greatest Watermelon in existence.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 25c; lb., 75c.
PORTO RICAN (IMPROVED GOLDEN HONEY). Sweet
as Honey; Color of Gold.
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; M lb., 45c; lb., #1.50.
HALBERT HONEY. One of the finest Watermelons for the
home garden; uniform in color and shape, being free from any
tendency to “neck.” Skin dark glossy green; flesh beautiful
crimson. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 25c; lb., 65c.
SUNNYBROOK. Oblong pale green fruits weighing from 30 to
65 lbs. each. Fine-grained sweet flesh which practically melts
in the mouth. Absolutely free from strings or white hearts. A
fine shipping melon. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; X A lb., 40c; lb., #1.00.
THE TOM WATSON. Best quality, fine
shape, large size, good shipper. Extra long
melon of attractive appearance, uniform in
shape and quality; the luscious crimson
flesh is “as sweet as honey.” The average
melon will weigh 50 to 60 pounds and
measure about 28 inches long and about 12
inches in diameter. Skin dark green, with
thick netting. Our choice seed was grown
under the most painstaking care and selec¬
tion. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 25c; lb., 65c.
SPECIAL OFFER. One ounce each of the
above wonderful Melons, postpaid, for
only 50c.
Burrell
Honey Rock
Muskmelon.
Culture. Late in the spring drop 20 seeds in hills 5 feet apart.
When up large enough, thin out to three or four plants; work the
same as watermelons. The following list contains none but choice
varieties.
Slug Shot Kills Melon Bugs. See page 25.
ARCHIAS’ SELECTED POLLOCK No. 10-25. The most desir¬
able type of the Rocky Ford melons.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 30c; lb., 90c.
BANANA. The flesh is rich salmon color, very sweet and melting.
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; M lb., 35c; lb., #1.00.
BURRELL’S GEM. Salmon flesh of unusual thickness. The
Melons grow to an average size of 6 inches.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 35c; lb., 90c.
HALE’S BEST. Exceptionally fine quality, originating in Cali¬
fornia’s famous Imperial Valley. Salmon
flesh, medium early. A splendid shipping
melon.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 30c; lb., 90c.
HEARTS OF GOLD. Handsome and attrac¬
tive. Medium size. Heavily netted. Flesh is
very thick; rich orange color. Matures in
70 days.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 30c; lb., 90c.
HONEY BALL. Resembles in appearance
the Honey Dew and the flavor is blended
with the popular Texas Cannonball.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; M lb., 35c; lb., #1.00.
s eem. HONEY DEW MELON. The green flesh is
thick and is of a peculiar sweet flavor.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; M lb., 35c; lb., #1.00.
HONEY ROCK or SUGAR ROCK. Gold Medal winner.
Heavier webbed than Honey Ball. The outstanding charact¬
eristics are quality, productiveness, good shipper, fine ap¬
pearance. Deep orange flesh, exceedingly sweet.
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; M lb. 50c; lb., #1.25.
IMPROVED EARLY HACKENSACK.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; lb., 35c; lb., 90c.
ROCKY FORD MELON. Small seed
cavity, thick, luscious flesh, high flavor.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 35c; lb., 90c.
Peanuts
Six or eight quarts of shelled nuts to
the acre.
The peanut does best in light, sandy
soil, tolerably high. They should be
planted in rows 3 Yz feet apart and 2
feet apart in the row. Drop two or three
good peas in each hill, cover about two
inches.
Red Spanish.
MAMMOTH VIRGINIA WHITE.
Per lb., 20c; 10 lbs., #1.75.
RED SPANISH. Shelled.
Per lb., 25c; 3 lbs., 65c.
If wanted by mail add 8c per lb. to
prepay postage.
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Okra or Gumbo
An ounce of seed to 100 feet of row.
Culture. Sow in May and June after the ground is warm, in drills
3 feet apart, and thin to 10 inches apart in rows.
TEXAS GIANT OXHORN. Grows 6 to 8 ft. high. Pods are long,
dark green, extremely prolific, retaining their tenderness longer
than other sorts. Large pkt., 10c; 1 oz., 15c; Ya lb., 35c; 1 lb., 95c.
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