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2662 DAINTY SPENCER PKT. 15 ,OZ. 45C


2664- ILLUMINATOR PKT. 15*, OZ. 454
2667 ELFRIDA PEARSON PUT. 15* O2. 4-5*
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2669 PHANTOM BLUE PKT. 25, OZ. 75*


2663 RENNIES XXX GlftNT SPENCER MIXTURE
LIMITED (Includes above sorts) PKT. 15*, OZ. 35,/4LB.*l?Prtpaid
TORONTO -MONTREAL -WINNIPEG- VANCOUVER J
Rennie s Seed Annual dr Garden Guide
for 1920
of the very highest quality only is listed in this catalogue. Every gardener
knows that it pays to buy the best seed procurable and such, pre-eminently, is
SEED Rennie s the seed that can be depended upon for its absolute good quality high
germination and unquestioned purity.

To our Customers
Our 1920 Seed Annual contains a of Vegetable and Flower Seeds that will be
selection
found to be For half a century the House of Rennie has offered to
strictly as represented.
its customers the best seed that it has been possible to grow, and it is gratifying to us to

see our circle of customers steadily grow larger as each successive year goes by a sure
indication that our efforts are appreciated, and that our customers have every confi
dence in the quality of Rennie s Seeds.

We maintain extensive trial grounds where all seeds are thoroughly tested for germination
and virility.

The operation of these trial grounds involves a large yearly expenditure, but the results
have more than justified the outlay. As a consequence we are able to jffer our cus
tomers real seed insurance, and furthermore we are absolutely certain ourselves, as to the
quality and virility of every seed that is sold by the House of Rennie.

As the success of your garden to a great extent depends upon the character of the seeds
you sow, you cannot be too careful in your selection, hence we say to you in all sincerity
and for your own protection, SOW RENNIE S SEEDS and enjoy a bumper crop,
whether it be of Vegetables, or of that finest of nature s gifts to man Flowers.

Sincerely yours,

Look for the star. All item*


marked thus are particularly
Special Values on every page of this Catalogue good value.

GENERAL INDEX
PAGE PACK PAGE
Books Ask for Ltst Forage Plants 38 Seed Grain, Clovers,
Farm Price List Insert Insecticides Ask for List Grasses Insert
;

zers Ask for List Lawn Grass Seeds 45 Tools, Implements. .Ask for List
Root Seeds 39-45 Plants, Bulbs, Vines 75-80 Vegetable Seeds 6-37
Flow. eds. . . .48-74 Sprays Ask for List Vegetable Roots 37

See inside back cover for Detailed Index


ORDEI. SHEET FOR RENNIE. 3 SEEDS
HEAD OFFICE - - TORONTO
WM.RENN
Y X T1 1 EC I J-ul 11 1-4 V/uwn
LIMITED MONTREAL, WINNIPEG, VANCOUVER
ALSO AT

The W. R. Co give no warranty, expressed or implied, as to description, quality, productiveness, or any other matter of any Seeds, Bulbs or
Plants they send out, and will not be in any way responsible for the crop. If the purchaser does not accept the goods on these terms they are at
once to be returned.

WE WILL GLADLY SEND YOU EXTRA ORDER FOR.


FREE INSTRUCTIONS ON CULTIVATION. Instructions for culture are shown on each packet of seeds, but in many instances our customers
desire more complete information, and for the benefit of such we have prepared a series of leaflets which will be sent free to customers where request
accompanies their order. Ask for leaflet desired.
How to Make an Asparagus Bed. Onions from Seed. Soudan Grass. Culture of the Sweet Pea.
Cabbage and Cauliflower. How to Grow Potatoes. and
Fertilizers Fertilization. Planting of Paeonies.
How to Grow Celery. Root Crops for Stock. How to Make a Lawn. Growing the Largest Pansies.
The Corn Crop for Fodder. Tomato Culture. Dahlia Culture. Growing Flowers in the House.
Flax Culture. Culture of Small Fruits. Garden Culture of Gladioli. Hardy Biennials and Perennials.
Insect Pests in the Garden. Home Vegetable Garden. How to Grow Asters. Summer-Flowering Bulbs.
Mushrcom Culture. White Sweet Clover. How to Grow Nasturtiums. Hardy Shrubs and Vines.
Roses. How to Grow.

THIS SPACE IS FOR FILING. PLEASE DO NOT WRITE HERE.

Shipping Dates: Sent per


Put up by-
Onion Sets about April 1st

Checked by.. Marks.. _


Root Seeds. . .

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No. Mail Pkgs.

Postage..
Rennie s
Big Free Jubilee. Calendar Offer
House of Rennie was founded half a century ago by

THE the late Wm.


our Golden Anniversary.
Rennie, the present year (1920) being
Fifty years continuous business
dealing with the seed-buying people of Canada, is a record
that we may well be proud of, and to our numerous friends
and customers who have made this record possible, through
their patronage, we extend our sincerest thanks.

As a fitting souvenir we have prepared at considerable expense


our big "JUBILEE CALENDAR," good for an entire twelve
month, facsimile of which we [reproduce on this page.

On each page of this calendar will be found a poetical refer

ence to a particular flower, by some of the world s best

known Authors and Poets. This calendar will strongly appeal


to all who recognize the refining and uplifting influence of
flowersand who are in harmony with that wonderful senti

ment of the poet Wordsworth, when he says:

To me the meanest flower that blows can giee


"

Thoughts that Jo often lie loo deep for tears."

To each and every one of our customers who orders from us

seeds or plants to the value of $2.00 or over, will be sent one


of these Jubilee Calendars. This calendar is in itself unique.
It is something that you be proud to own, and to show
will

to your friends. your home the ennobling


It will bring into

and tender sentiments of some of the world s deepest thinkers,


such men as Sir Walter Scott, Coleridge, Wordsworth and many
others. For this reason alone, Rennie s "Jubilee Calendar" is
worthy of an honored place in every home in the land, from the
palatial residence of the millionaire
the artisan.
to the humble cottage of
WILLIAM RENNIE COMPANY
LIMITED

When sending in your order, simply state: "Send me one of your Jubilee Flower Calendars
"

and it will be forwarded to


you with your seeds.

We still have a small quantity of our "Automatic Seed Charts" in stock, and one of these will be sent gratis with all

orders amounting to $1.00 and upwards, on request.

Ask for Rennie s "Jubilee Calendar

ROBERT RENNIE. Pres.


THE COMPANY This Catalogue cancels
JOHN RENNIE, Vice-Pres.
THOMAS RENNIB. Secretary WILLIAM RENNIE LIMITED all former issues and
prices

TORONTO
A ho at MONTREAL, WINNIPEG and \; ANCou\Rk
RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 1920

What Rennie s Seeds and Rennie s Service


Mean to You
We Prepay Delivery Charges on all Seeds and Bulbs except otherwise quoted
We will ship your order within 24 hours from its receipt
HOW TO ORDER. Early Orders.
We respectfully request our customers
to send in their orders as early as con
venient after receipt of catalogue. We
ship all orders within 24 hours from
receipt (exceptperishable Roots, Bulbs
and Plants, which will follow when
weather will permit), but, during the
busy season, this entails a tremendous
effort on the part of our staff. Your
early order will, therefore, be ap
preciated.
ORDER SHEETS. Use the order sheets to
he found at back of catalogue. Please fill in all
particulars carefully and distinctly, and keep a
copy of your order.
PRICES AND TERMS. The prices quoted
are those ruling at this date, and are subject to
fluctuations without notice. Our terms of pay
ment are net cash. We
do not send goods
C.O.D.
HOW TO SEND MONEY. Remit by Regis
tered Letter, Postal Note. Post Office Order,
Express Order or Bank Draft, and small sums in
stamps.

SAFE ARRIVAL OF ALL PACKAGES. If

seeds, bulbs, etc., are not received in a reasonable


time, send exact copy of order, mentioning date
sent, stating amount of remittance, kind of re
mittance (cash or money order), and we will in Entrance to our King Street Store, Toronto
vestigate immediately.

GOODS TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK. When articles are CORRECTION OF ERRORS. We take the utmost care in filling

temporarily out of stock, we take the liberty of sending similar goods as orders, always striving to please our customers. In case an error is made.
substitutes, each of which are carefully selected by experienced clerks who we desire to be informed of the fact, and promise to make such corrections
are given this special authority. In cases where it is not possible to supply as will be satisfactory. Customers will please mention the P.O. from which
or procure a suitable line for immediate shipment, we issue what we call a the order was sent, and always give order number.
Follow" for the original goods, which means, shipping within 10
"To
COMPLAINTS. No complaints will be considered that are not made
days prepaid, or send you our "Due Bill," showing the amount placed within 10
to your credit against further orders and which is redeemable in cash at days after receipt of goods.
customer s option. GUARANTEE. There are hundreds of contingencies continually arising
to prevent the best seeds always giving satisfaction, such as sowing too
UNSIGNED ORDERS. We frequently receive orders without the
name of the sender or with insufficient address. Customer s should be deep, too shallow, in too wet or too dry soil; insects of all descriptions
to full Name. Post Office, County and Province, number destroying the plants as soon as or before they appear; wet weather, cold
particular give
of Street or P.O. Box, and the nearest Express Office.
weather, frosts, chemical changes in the seeds induced by temperature,
etc. For the above reasons it is impracticable to guarantee seeds under all
RESPONSIBILITY. No salesman or other employee of Wm. Rennie circumstances. Wegive no warranty, expressed or implied, as to des
Company. Limited, has any authority to alter or modify any of the sales cription, purity, productiveness, or any other matter of any seeds we send
conditions printed in our Catalogues. All sales are made subject to ac out, and we will not be in any way responsible for the crop.
ceptance by the firm. TRIAL GROUNDS. Our Trial Grounds are operated with the sole
FREIGHT SHIPMENTS. Owing
to the present condition of railroad idea of safeguarding our customers. Thousands of tests for virility and
transportation, customers should allow extra time for shipments made by purity of stocks are made every year, and any seeds that do not measure
freight. up to the high standard of Rennie quality are at once discarded.

FREE INSTRUCTIONS ON CULTIVATION. Instructions for culture are shown on each packet of seeds, but in many instances our customers
desire more complete information, and for the benefit of such we have prepared a series of leaflets which will be sent free to customers where request
accompanies their order. Ask for leaflet desired.
How to Make an Asparagus Bed How to Grow Potatoes Soudan Grass Planting of Paeonies
Cabbage and Cauliflower Root Crops for Stock Fertilizers and Fertilization Growing the Largest Pansies
How to Grow
Celery The Corn Crop for Fodder How to Make a Lawn Culture of the Sweet Pea
Flax Culture Tomato Culture How to Grow Asters Growing Flowers in the House
Insect Pests in the Garden Home Vegetable Garden How to Grow Nasturtiums Hardy Biennials and Perennials
Mushroom Culture Culture of Small Fruits Dahlia Culture Summer-Flowering Bulbs
Onions from Seed White Sweet Clover Garden Culture of Gladioli Roses, How to Grow
Hardy Shrubs and Vines.

THE COMPANY
City Store:
King and Market Streets
WILLIAM RENNIE, LIMITED Head Offices and Warehouses
Adelaide and Jarvis Streets
TORONTO
Also at 190 McGill Str.v:. MONTREAL; .594 Portage Avenue, WIVNIPB;; 872 Granville Street, VANCOUVER.
1920 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL

A Handy Guide to the Selection of Flower Seeds

USEFUL TABLES
SEED REQUISITE TO PRODUCE A GIVEN NUMBER OF PLANTS OR SOW AN ACRE
Weights of Various Articles per Bushel given in Brackets
Per Acre. Per Acre
Asparagus. . . . .1 01. to 200 plants.. .5 to 6 Ibs. .
Melon. Water, in hills 1 oz. to 30 hills US to 2 Ibs.
Artichoke . .6 bus. Oats (bu. 34 Ibs.) 2 to 3 bus.
Beans. Dwarf, in hills (bu. 60 IDS.) 2 IDS to 100 ft. drill, 90 Ibs. .
Onions, in drills 1 oz to 100 ft. drill 5 Ibs.
Beet, Garden ............ 1 oz. to 50ft. drill. .6 to 7 Ibs. . .
Onion Setts, for planting (bu. 40 Ibs.) . .1 Ib. to 40 ft. drill 8 to 12 bus.
Beet, Sugar ..................... .8 to 10 Ibs. Orchard. Red Top and Blue Glass
Barley (bu. 48 Ibs.) .............. 1 H to 2 bus. .
(bu. 14 Ibs.) ... 1 to 1 y, bus.
Buckwheat, broadcast (bu. 48 Ibs.) 4 to 1 bu. .
Parsley 1 oz. to 150 ft. drill. . . . 2 Ibs.
Buckwheat, ploughing under ............................... 1 to bus. Parsnip. . . 1 oz. to 200 ft. drill. . . . 5 to 6 Ibs.
Cabbage, for transplanting ........... 1 oz. to 2,000 plants. .5 oz. . Peas (bu. 60 Ibs.) 1 Ib. to 40 ft. drill 2 to 3 bus.
Cauliflower, for transplanting ......... 1 oz. to 2,000 plants. *4 Ib. . . Potatoes, in hills or drills, cut tubers
Carrot ............................. 1 oz. to 100 ft. drill. .3 to 4 Ibs. . .
(bu. 60 Ibs.) 8 to 12 bus.
Celery, for transplanting ............. 1 oz. to 2,000 plants \i Ib. . . .
Potatoes, cut to single eyes 6 to 8 bus.
Clover Seed, Red (bu. 60 Ibs.) ............................. 12 to 15 Ibs. Pumpkin 1 oz. to 15 hills 1 H to 2 Ibs.
Clover Seed. White (bu. 60 Ibs.) ............................ 6 to 8 Ibs. Radish 1 oz. to 100 ft. drill. . . .8 to 10 Ibs.
Clover Seed. Alsike (bu: 60 Ibs.) ........................... 8 to 10 Ibs. Rape, in drills (bu. 50 Ibs.) 4 to 5 Iba.
Rape, broadcast (bu. 50 Ibs.) 8 to 10 Ibs.
rmothy When sown
}

(bu. 40 Ibs.) ...


Corn "Sweet
together
... 1 Ib. to 100 hills
>

) 7 \
10 Ibs.
Rye (bu. 56 Ibs.)
Salsify 1 oz. to 100 ft. drill
1 to
8 Ibs.
m bus.

Cora. Flint (bu. 56 Ibs.) 1 Ib. to 80 hills 15 to 20 Ibs. Spinach 1 oz. to 100 ft. drill 10 to 12 Ibs.
Corn, fodder in drills (bu. 56 Ibs.) \i to M
bu. Squash, bush, in hills 1 oz. to 50 hills 5 to 6 Ibs.
Cucumber, in hills 1 oz. to 50 hills 2 to 3 Ibs. Squash, vine, in hills 1 oz. to 50 hills 3 to 4 Ibs.
Flax (bu. 56 Ibs.) 1 to 1 H
bus. Tares ot Vetches (bu. 60 Ibs.) 2 to 2 bus.
<4

Hungarian and Millet (bu. 48 Ibs.) V$ to H


bu. Tares and Oats when sown together 1 bus. each.
Grasses (bu. 14 Ibs.) 1 to 1 Yt bus. Timothy, sown alone (bu. 48 Ibs.) 12 to 15 lb.
Lawn Grass 1 Ib. per 150 sq. ft Tomato, for transplanting 1 oz. to 1.500 plants. . . ^ Ib.
Leek 1 oz. to 150 ft. drill. . . . 2 Ibs. Turnip, garden 1 oz. to 150 ft. drill. ... 14 to 2 Ibs.
Lettuce 1 oz. to 150 ft. drill. . . .2 Ibs. Turnip, field (bu. 50 Ibs.) 2 to 4 Ibs.
Lucerne, broadcast (bu. 60 Ibs.) 15 to 20 Ibs. Turnip, Swede 4 to 6 Ibs.
Mangels, in drills 8 to 10 Ibs. Wheat, broadcast (bu. 60 Ibs.) 1 ^ to 2 bus.

Melon. Musk, in hills 1 oz. to 60 hills 2 to 3 Ibs. Wheat, in drills 1 i to 1 4 bus.

NUMBER OF PLANTS, TREES, ETC., REQUIRED TO SET AN ACRE

Instructions on Cultivation Free with Order Ask for Leaflet Desired


How to Make an Asparagus Bed. The Corn Crop for Fodder. Fertilizers and Fertilization. Growing the Largest Pansies.
Cabbage and Cauliflower- Flax Culture. How to Make a Lawn. Culture of the Sweet Pea.
How to Grow Celery. Grasses and Forage Plants. How to Grow Asters. (Vrowing Flowers in the House.
Insect Pests in the Garden. Tomato Culture.
Mushroom Culture. Home Vegetable Garden. Dahlia Culture. Hardy Biennials and Perennials.
Onions from Seed. Culture of Small Fruits. Garden Culture of Gladioli. Summer-Flowering Bulbs.
How to Grow Potatoes. White Sweet Clover. How to Grow Nasturtiums. Haidy Shrubs and Vines.
Root Crops for Stock. Sudan Grass. Planting of Paeonies. How to Grow Roses.
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RENNIESXXX
LAWN SEED
Lawn Grass Seod
READY FOR CUTTING-4 WEEKS FROM SEEDING

1 D-
Rennie s Best XXX Lawn Seed
IT IS FAR THE BEST MIXTURE OF GRASSES OFFERED FOR THE PURPOSE
OF QUICKLY PRODUCING A PERMANENT LAWN
The Finest Lawns in Canada are Made with Rennie s "XXX" Lawn Seed,
which produces a perfect and permanent sward, luxuriant, rich and green
in four to six weeks time. Used by thousands from Halifax to Victoria.
It is prepared from our own formulas and is a careful
blending of varieties
adapted to producing the thick growth and velvety appearance so much
sought after. The grasses composing this mixture grow during different
seasons, so that a deep green, velvety sward is maintained year after
year, without burning brown in summer; its constant luxuriance rivalling
the famous lawns of Old England. Whether
you want to seed a small 10 Lbs.
grass plot in your yard, or a lawn of more pretentious size, you should
use this grass mixture. RENNIESXXX
DELIVERED FREE IN CANADA (By Mail, Expre,. or Freight
LAWN SEED
1
*. at our option)
60c. per Ib.; $5.50 for 10 lb.
The quantity required for new lawns is one pound for a plot 15 x 10 ft., or
150 square feet 65 pounds per J acre.

HOW TO MAKE A LAWN BOOKLET FREE IN EVERY BAG


1920 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL

Sow Rennie s Bowling Lawn Seed for Bowling Greens

Rennie s Bowling Lawn Seed


\Ve have made a special study of Grass Seeds, and our Rennie s Evergreen Lawn Seed
latest introduction in the making of a first-class lawn for Our "Evergreen" Lawn
Mixture, originally planned for use in
our grounds, has been sold by us for many years with very general
bowling purposes has given us a near approach to the greens of satisfaction. It is a perfectly balanced combination of the best
the Motherland. Rennie s Bowling Lawn Seed is composed fine-leaved, deep-rooting grasses. It produces a fine enduring
of native and acclimated foreign fine-leaved, fibrous, deep- sward of closely interwoven, firm, deep and elastic turf, which will
not burn brown. Directions how to prepare lawn, time to sow,
rooting Grasses that spread and intermingle, the seeds of etc., free on request. Price, 10 Ibs. $5.00, Ib. 55c, prepaid.
which are blended in the proper proportions to form and main
tain a tough, matted sward, constantly green, even in dry
weather. Sow from 10 to 12 Ibs. per rink (12 x 100 ft.) for a
new bowling-green lawn; double this quantity per rink if a
Rennie s Putting-Green Seed
close-matted turf is required quickly. Rennie s Putting-Green Seed.
Noted for grasses with that soft.
Price, 10 Ibs. $5.OO, velvety appearance, and such as produce the closest possible sward. All
Ib. 55c, prepaid. grasses with a coarse tendency have been eliminated from our Putting-
Green Seed. To make a new putting-green of standard size, 60 ft x 60 ft.,
Rennie s Shady-Nook Seed sow 40 Ibs. of seed, and 10 to 12 Ibs. annually. Price, 10
Ib. 60c, prepaid.
Ib".
$5 SO
For Shaded Spots. The bare and unsightly patches Rennie s Fair-Green Seed (Fancy Quality).
a special This is
often found under trees and in shady portions of the lawn mixture of the finest grasses that will stand the wear and tear and retain
can be made to grow a luxuriant and lasting turf by the use its velvety appearance. Many of the largest golf links in this country
use this mixture. To make a fair-green, sow 75 Ibs. per acre, and 20 Ibs.
of our "Shady Nook" Lawn Mixture. This is a special
per acre annually. Price. 10 Ibs. $4.50. Ib. 50c. prepaid.
mixture of grasses that flourish best in shaded situations, and
never fails to revive the dead and sour places that often ruin
the effect of an otherwise perfect lawn. Although less seed Fancy Kentucky Blue Grass Seed
gives good results, we recommend sowing 1 Ib. to every Fancy Kentucky Blue. This grass makes a good lawn
(10x15 ft.) 150 ft. Price, 10 Ibs. S6.OO, Ib. 65c, prepaid. used alone, and is preferred by many. Our well-balanced
mixtures, however, have given much better results. Price
Rennie s Tough Turf Grass Seed 10 Ibs. $6.OO, Ib. 65c, prepaid.
For Athletic Fields
Turf" is a special blend of deep-rooting, fine-leaved,
"Tough turf-
forming Grasses, especially suited for ball grounds, cricket grounds, and
other athletic fields. This mixture forms a thick, strong, enduring turf.
Dwarf Scotch Perennial Rye Grass
Price, 10 Ibs. $4 25, Ib. 50c. prepaid. An Improved Perennial Rye Grass.) It is a valuable
i

lawn grass, especially where quick results are sought. Good


Fancy Red Top Grass Seed for both pastures and meadows. The seed is heavy and
very
Fancy Red Top. Excellent where an immediate effect
quick to start. Sow 50 to 60 Ibs. to the acre Price
is desired. Liable to winter kill in certain sections. Fancy 10 Ibs. $4.OO, II).
45c, prepaid.
hulled seed. Price, 10 Ibs. $4.00, Ib. 45c, prepaid.
Crested Fescue (Chewings). A valuable lawn grass, as
Rennie s Pure Dutch Lawn Clover it forms an even and
compact sward. Does fairly well in
;-hade, and should be a constituent of all good lawn mixtures.
prefer the pure White Dutch Lawn Clover Seed Good
OMany to a mixture of grasses, and the fact cannot be denied
that a. lawn produced from clover is magnificent. Dutch Clover
for pastures. Price, 10 Ibs. $7.50, H>.
85c. prepaid.

is a good thing to sow along with grasses, as it helps to fertilize


.mil enrich the soil, materially assisting their growth. Fancy Ask for free copy of our booklet on "Lawns and Greens,
clean seed. Price, Ib. 90c, prepaid. also Price List of Lawn Fertilizers
RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 1920

Selected List of Highest Grade


Vegetable Seeds

FREE BY MAIL. We *end Seeds, Bulbs and Plants free by Parcel Post at the prices named in this Catalogue, except where otherwise stated.
This brings them to the very doors of our customers without trouble or expense. Of course, we must have the privilege of sending either by mail or
express as we deem best and cheapest.

Artichoke Roots Asparagus Roots


2 Improved Jerusalem. Nearly round and smooth, and In growing Asparagus for market, plant in rows 15 inches
by far the most productive. Grown exclusively for its tubers, apart, setting the roots 1 ft. apart in the rows. For private
producing 1,000 bushels per acre. Lb. 35c, prepaid. use, plant in beds 5 feet in width, three rows in each, setting
(Bushel prices on application). one row in the middle and outer rows 1 ft. from the edge of
bed. Cover with 4 inches of soil. In planting, spread out the
Asparagus roots.

Sow 1 oz. for 200 plants, 5 Ibs. per acre


By planting good, strong roots a saving of two or three
years time is effected. We have a splendid lot which have

O 3 Columbian Mammoth. The


adian growers. The immense shoots are clear white and
remain so naturally, and do not need earthing up or artificial
best variety for Can been carefully cultivated.
6 Columbian Mammoth. Strong two-year old roots.
Per 100, $2.45, prepaid.
8 Colossal. Strong two-year old roots. Per KM), $2.3 O.
blanching. Lb. $1 .5Q, 1/4 11). 5Oc, oz. 2Oc, pkt. 1 Oc.
5 Colossal. Large shoots, productive. Lb. 1 .50. $ prepaid.
/4 lb. 5Oc, oz. 2Oc, pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.

Kale or Borecole
1 oz. for 2,000 plants

70 Dwarf Green Curled Scotch. Early and dwarf, rarely


producing plants over 18 inches high; it is very hardy, surviving even
the coldest weather, which instead of affecting the quality of the
leaves, makes them even more delicate. lb. $1 .50, %
/. 5Oc, <

pkt. 1 OCi prepaid.


Broccoli
1 oz. for 2,000 plants
71 Walcheren. Hardier and far more easily grown than cauli
flower. The best variety. The large white heads are handsome and
of a delicate flavor. Should be treated the same as cauliflower.
Grows larger and taller. Oz. $1 .50, pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.

Brussels Sprouts
1 oz. for 2,000 plants
72 New Giant (Dalkeith). Excellent British variety. This
large-headed variety has proved to be of decided merit, being of
sturdy growth and producing abundantly large, solid, (lark green
sprouts, which are of excellent quality. /4 lb. $2.25, oz. 75c,
pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
Amager Market (Danish). Improved Half Dwarf
O73Brussels The
Sprouts.
growth.
The
plants are strong and robust in
stalks are large, thick and close jointed, and
the sprouts are set thickly. The sprouts formed at the base of the
stalk are tightly folded, and quite as solid as those higher up. This
is a very satisfactory variety. A lb. $2.75,
oz. 9Oc. pkt. 1 Oc,
prepaid.
No. 3 Columbian Mammoth,
Ask for Leaflet on Asparagus Culture Free with order /.Ib. 50c, oz. 20c, pkt. lOc, prepaid
1920 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL

Rennie s Big Crop Dwarf Beans


WAX OR BUTTER VARIETIES
Plant 2 Ibs. to 100 feet in drills. 1 Vi bush, per acre

Rennie Round Pod Kidney Wax Beans


O
Wax,
11 Rennie s
s
Round Pod Kidney Wax
resembles the popular Wardwell s Kidney
from that variety in that the pod is perfectly round and longer. It is a very
differing
prolific grower and a first-class yielder. The flesh between the beans is solid meat without
any open spaces, brittle, always stringless, of a rich golden yellow and finest flavor. We can
highly recommend this variety. 5 Ibs. $3.25, lb. 7Oc, /4 lt>.
25c, pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
12 Rennie s Stringless Wax. One of the most superb quality, surpassing others in the
rich flavor of its stringless, fleshy pods. When the pods are broken between the beans there
is no open space, the pods being filled with meat. A great bearer. 5 Ibs. S3.0O, lb- 65c,
/4 lb. 2Oc, pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.

Golden Wax
O 14 Prolific
Prolific
Golden Wax (Improved Rust-Proof). An improvement on the original
Golden Wax. One of the best for main crop; very early. Pods grow long, nearly stringless,
of a beautiful rich, golden wax color. 5 Ibs. S3.OO, lb. 65c, /-t lb. 2Od pkt. 1 Oc,
prepaid.
Dwarf White Wax -This is an early variety, which has given excellent
(Davis).
O16 results in Manitoba, from six to seven weeks from planting. The plant is
maturing in
very hardy and productive, bearing a good crop of long straight, waxy, white pods, six to
seven inches in length, which are very attractive in appearance, and of good quality. The
dried beans of this variety are pure white, and are excellent for baking in winter.
5 Ibs. $3.25, lb. /4 lb. 7OC, 25C,
pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
17 Dwarf Black Wax (Rust Proof). An improved strain of all the old Black Wax: a stronger grower,
with longer, straighter and rounder pods, is twice as prolific and one of the earliest wax sorts. It also remains
in good picking condition for a long season. Its handsome, yellow, fleshy, stringless pods are borne well up from
the ground, which commend it for both h me and .market purposes. 5 Ibs. .,$3. 00, .lb. 65c. /4 lb. 20c.
pkt. \ Oc. prepaid..
18 Mammoth Red Wax (Giant Flageolet Wax). Excellent. Pods produced in great
abundance; long, very large, finest flavor. 5 Ibs. $3.OO. lb. 65c. % lb. 20c,
pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
21 Rennie s Stringless Golden Wax. An improved strain of Refugee which is a most
prolific cropper and of highest quality. .A variety we can highly recommend and which we
feel sure will become very popular. 5 Ibs. lb. $3.OO, 65c, /4 lb. 20c. pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid. No. 16
Dwarf White Wax Bean*
Wardwell Kidney Wax
O 23 Wardwell s
of a delicate waxy-yellow, stringless and brittle, producing a heavy crop.
s
Popular variety of Wax Bean, bearing long, flat pods,
Kidney Wax.
Early, hardy, and
5 Ibs. $3.25, lb. 70c, \\ lb. 25c,
pkt. lOc, prepaid

splendid sort for market gardens. 5 Ibs. $3.25, lb. 7Oc. /4 lb. 25c, pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.

22 Hodson
s Long Pod Wax. A wonderfully prolific rust-proof Wax
Bean. The handsome pods are plump, straight and long, of a clean, GREEN PODDED VARIETIES
bright yellow color, all of which combined makes it the most attractive
Wax Bean on the market. The beans are brittle, tender and of excellent Rennie s Stringless Green Pod
flavor,
5 Ibs.
and
$3.25.
if picked
lb. 70c,
before too
/. lb. 25C.
old
Pkt. 1
are stringless,
Oc. prepaid.
with little fibre.
O 30 Rennie s Stringless is Green
positively Pod
stringless,
ripens earlier than Valentine, and remains tender and crisp a long time
after maturity. The pods are pale green, long, perfectly round and
meaty. 5 Ibs. $3.00, lb. 65c, A
lb. 20c, pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.

English or Broad Beans 28


Extra Early Valentine (Best Improved Round Pod Strain).
Ready to pick in 35 days after planting. Pods round, thick and fleshy,
39 Mammoth Broad Windsor. A very large and productive of finest quality, and unequalled in
uniformity of ripening. Profitable
for $2.50.
variety, fine flavored and of bushy habit. It is well podded from top to gardeners. 5 Ibs. lb. 55c. A lb. 1 8c. pkt. 1 0c,
prepaid.
bottom of stem, and is recommended for general use. 5 Ibs. $3.00.
32 Yellow Six Weeks. Very early and
lb. 65c. Vt lb. 20c. pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid. prolific; long, green, meaty,
tender pods. 5 Ibs. $2.50. lb. 55c. lb. 1 8c, pkt.
</4 1 0c.
prepaid.

White Field Beans Bush Lima Beans


35 Large White Marrowfat. The pods are broad, about 5 /2 inches 37 Earliest Bush Lima. A dwarf form of the Small White
Lima,
valuable on that account, and because of its extreme earliness and
long. Seeds ivory white. 5 Ibs. $1.65. lb. 40c. pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid. pro
ductiveness. Vines are without runners, but continue to grow and set
36 White Field. A sure cropper and more prolific than the common pods until stopped by frost. Buttery and tender. 5 Ibs. $3.25
white bean. S Ibs. $1 .40. b. 35c. pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid. lb. 70c. /* lb. 25c. pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 1920

Rennie s Finest Bush Beans


Rennie s XXX Bush Butter Bean
OA 20 Rennie
Perfected Type of Cylinder Podded Dwarf

s XXX Bush Butter.


Highly bred and critic
Wax Beans

ally selectedbush butter bean, which shows a remarkable com


bination of good qualities. The fine healthy plants are wonder
fully bushy and robust, remarkably free from mildew and rust
and extremely prolific. The pods are unusually large for a
round-podded wax variety, and are remarkably uniform in
size and shape, keeping to an average of five to six inches in
length. They are very solid, meaty and tender, free from string,
snapping brittle, and unsurpassed in flavor. One great advan
tage of this splendid new bean is that it retains its good qualities
until well on to maturity, and is excellent for table use long
after other sorts are too tough and stringy for cooking.
5 Ibs. S3.5O, U>.
8Oc, /4 II .
3Oc, pkt. IOC, prepaid.

Rennie s XXX Bush Green Pod Bean


O First in Spring.
Meaty and Tender.
Entirely Stringless
29 \Ve do not hesitate in claiming that our Bush
Last in Fall. Always

XXX
Solid,

Green Pod Bean is, without exception, the finest type of green
podded bean in cultivation. For earliness it is not even equalled
by any other variety of worth. The plant is remarkably thrifty,
handsome, hardy, early and prolific, and bears continuously
for several weeks. The pods are thick, broad, extra long, and
quite uniform in shape; solid, fleshy, tender and tasty, being
entirely Stringless and free from muslin. 5 Ibs. $3.25,
"

7Oc, /4 lb. 25c, pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.

Beans Pole or Running Jshiu"

41 Golden Cluster Wax Pole Bean. The best and most


productive main crop variety of the wax podded pole beans.
It is medium early, is of excellent used either as snap.
quality
green or dried shelled beans. The vines are of large growth
and produce in abundance clusters of 3 to 6 yellow pods, averag
ing about 8 to 9 inches. Very attractive and much used for
show and exhibition purposes. The pods are flat, straight,
very broad, thick and fleshy, entirely Stringless, very smooth
surface. The dry seed is pure white. Lb. 75c, /4 lb. 25c.
pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
42 Kentucky Wonder Wax Bean is considered the best pole wax sort
for northern planting. The pods are beautiful golden yellow, and so tl<-shy
that they often are greater in thickness than in width. When cooked they
have a most delicious rich flavor and are entirely Stringless. Lb. 75c,
A b. 25c. pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
43 Kentucky Wonder Green Pod. The pods are solidly meaty,
Stringless when young, and
of the finest quality. If pods are gathered a^ thry
mature, the vines will continue to bear to the end of the season. The best
and earliest green-poded Pole Bean for -
. _. _
Canada. Lb. 75 C . /. lb. 25c. D -,
EJ A iN
pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.

Scarlet Runner
Beans
O 45 Scarlet
grown extensively as an ornament.!
Runner Beans .it

I
-

climber, but are edible and may be


"nkixl in same manner as other snaji-

or used as a shelled bean.


quickly, bearing large sprays
of handsome scarlet, pea-like flowers
.s Ibs. $3.75. lb. 80c. /4 lb. 25c
pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
47 Japanese Runner (Pole Bean).
This has been Acknowledged
XXX
i>y

No. 20 Rennie s Bush Butter Beans rust umers who gave it a tri, - 1

ino^t delicious and desirable sort.


5 Ibs. $3.50, lb. 80c, , lb. 30c, pkt. lOc, prepaid The single pods attain a length of
nearly three feet, and are deli
No. 29 Rennie s XXX Bush Green Pod Beans sweet and crisp, entirely stn

5 Ibs. $3.25, lb. 70c, /4 lb. 25c, pkt. lOc, prepaid /4 lb. SI .25. Pkt. 20c. prepaid. Lb. 80c, /jib. 25c,pkt. lOc, prepaid
1920 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL

Table Beets of Excellent Flavor


Rennie s XXX Globe Beet Rennie s Cardinal Globe Beet
The Ideal Beet for Table Use. 1 oz. to 50 feet of drills; 7 Ibs. per acre \Ye have tested almost every
Deepest in Color.
Sweet.
Deliciously
Exceedingly Tender.
O50
kind of table beet known to
thetrade.and this Cardinal Globe is
This valuable new type, one of the finest we have ever grown.
O64
scientific
fixed after several years of
and careful
It is extremely early, Roots round,
flesh dark crimson, very tender and
selecting
breeding, is by far the most perfect of delicate flavor. When cooked il
table beet yet offered. It produces is a beautiful solid crimson; rich
uniform and perfectly globe-shaped flavor, entirely free of fibre. Lb
roots, with small compact dark S2.OO, A lb. 6Oc. oz. 2Oc.
crimson colored leaves, smooth pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.

No. 64 Rennie s XXX Globe Beet No. 84 Rennie s XXX Early Summer Cabbage
Lb. $2.25, 1/4 Ib. 7Sc, oz. 2Sc, pkt. lOc, prepaid /4 Ib. $3.00, oz. $1.00, pkt. lOc, prepaid. (See page 10)

blood red skin and slim tap root. The dark, blood-colored 53 Early Eclipse Turnip. This variety is extremeh
flesh is exceedingly tender and very sweet. It is very at early; in fact, one of the first to be ready for the table
tractive in appearance when cooked, and is temptingly tasty. Perfectly smooth and round; skin and flesh intense red
Lb. $2.25, /4 Ib. 75C, oz. 25c, pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid. l.b. $1
.50, /4 Ib. 45c,
oz. 1 5c, pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
54 Edmand s Early Blood Turnip. Handsome round
Detroit Dark Red shape, smooth, fine for market. Lb. $1 .50, /4 Ib. 45c,
52 Detroit Dark Red Turnip. This early globe- oz. 1 5c, pkt. 1 OC, prepaid.
shaped beet of excellent quality is especially esteemed on
account of its dark red color, which extends entirely through Extra Early Flat Egyptian
the beet, and without the light-colored rings seen in some 56 Extra Early Flat Egyptian. The Egyptian Beet is
varieties. The medium sized beets are smooth and handsome one of the most popular varieties among market gardeners
and are now being largely used for canning as well as for the for One of the earliest in cultivation,
It retains its good quality even forcing purposes.
home garden or market.
which is suitable for forcing or
after it gets large, and is an excellent variety on this account
growing in the open garden
It certainly will bear close planting in the valuable
for fall use as well as for spring. We
have a very fine strain
under glass or in a warm garden in early spring. It is flat
space
of this beet, being of uniform globe shape, small tops and very
shaped, and when young is crisp and tender. In color it is
dark red. Lb. S2.OO, /4 Ib. oz. 20c, pkt. 1 Qc,
6Oc, red.
<l;irk To gardeners having a preference for Egyptian.
prepaid. we offer the best strain.
s
Lb. $1.75, /4 Ib. GOc.
4^ Crosby Egyptian oz. 2Oc, pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
^Jf 51 Crosby s Egyptian (Selected). An improved strain of the 59 Improved Blood Turnip. Popular among gardeners.
Egyptian Beet. It is much thicker than the original strain, quite as early, Lb. SI .50. A Ib. 45c. oz. 1 5c. pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
better color and quality, besides being smoother. One of the best for
61 Long Dark Smooth Blood Red. This is the best long red beet
market or family gardens. Lb. SI .75. /4 Ib. GOc. oz. 20c. pkt. 1 Oc. on the market, of unexcelled quality for table. It has yielded twelve ton?
prepaid. to the acre. In color it is rich carmine, and in quality it is sweet and tender.
The Best Half-Long Variety Jn rich ground it may be sown with advantage in July or August, as a
second crop. It will not be injured by the October frosts and will
60 Extra Early Intermediate (Bonsecours Market). Tender, produce
a great abundance of first-class root food for winter, either for table or
sweet and free from woody fibre; for slicing it is unequalled. Flesh of stock. Lb. $1 .50, /4 Ib. 45C, nz. 1 5c, pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
rich dark-red color, root intermediate shaped; about 3 inches in diameter
and six inchess long; smooth, well buried in ground. Lb. S2.20. Sugar Beet and Mangel Wurzel. Si-.- "Field Root Seeds naee*
"

/ Ib. 65c. . 20c. pkt. IOC. prepaid. m. 41.


10 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 1920

Spinach Beet & Chinese Cabbage

No. 65 Rennie s Spinach Beet


Ib. 75c. oz. 2Sc, pkt. lOc, prepaid

Rennie Swiss Chard


O 65 Rennie s
s Spinach-Beet
Srinach Beet The stalks are
broad as those of rhubarb, being IJi inches broad, heavily
the leaf. These
thick and 66 White Silver.
more acquainted with the
Swiss Chard in their gardens.
The Canadian
people are becoming
of having a little
desirability
This beet is grown for its leaves
ribbed, and from 10 to 12 inches long below The middle of the leaf or mid rib is cooked and served
stalks are delicious when cooked and served in the same man
only.
like asparagus. The other portions of the leaf may be used
ner as asparagus. The leafs portion of the foliage is cooked A delicious summer vegetable when cut young
like spinach.
and served in the same manner as spinach. The leaves and and used for "greens." Lb. S2.OO, /4 Ib. SO,
stalks served as separate vegetables afford two distinct
dishes
from the same plant at one time. l.b. /4 75c, $2.25. U>-
07.. 2Oc, pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
iy/.. 25C. pkt. IOC. Chinese Cabbage
98 Chefoo Chinese Cabbage. A Great Novelty from China.
New Vegetable of Merit Should be Grown in Every Garden. Its appearance is attractive, re
sembling Cos lettuce in shape. When bleached it is almost clear white, and
86 Celery or Chinese Cabbage. An extensive demand is very crisp. It has a mild cabbage flavor and can be eaten raw or cooked
for the seed of this cabbage has developed in the few years like cabbage or spinach. Grows very quickly and is more easily grown
than ordinary cabbage. / 4 Ib. SI .75. oz. 60c. pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
it has been on the market. Its appearance is attractive,

resembling a Cos Lettuce in shape, it is easily grown


and Red Cabbage
Planting time Mammoth Red Rock. and
The laro^t b.-l Red Caliban
does well in nearly all parts of the country.
-.
101
run quickly The heads are always of a deep red color inside as well as outside, and al
is July (turnip planting time), early plantings most as hard and solid as a rock. V4 Ib. $1.75. oz. 60c. pkt. 1 Oc.
to seed. Sow in drills 16 to 20 inches apart, thin seedlings, prepaid.
out two or three times. This vegetable may be used as salad, Savoy Cabbage
it is mild flavored and can be eaten raw, but boiled and 104 Savoy Drumhead. of best
Select stock the Hard-l leadins type
and is considered the finest Savoy in cultivation: head solid, large, uni
minced with butter and seasoned is very delectable. form, deeply savoyed and curled. /4 Ib. SI. 75. oz. 60c.lt 1 Oc.
/4 Ib. $1 .75, oz. <Bf
c, /2 "
35C. pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid. prepaid.

The Best Second Early.


Rennie s XXX Early Summer Cabbage Large
Round Heads, 10 to 12 Ibs. each.

In our early trial experiments this \ariety showed so many outstanding points
of merit that we
84
decided to develop from it the highest type of early summer cabbage possible to procure. By caret"
ding and selection, extending
user many years, we have at last fixed a type that is undoubtedly
RENNIE S ar in advance of all the oter
other sorts. orms large,
Itt forms at, ova
arge, flat, round, so
oval roun, eas usuay
solid heads usually weighing 1(
JUBILEE far
It comes in a few days later than Early
CALENDAR o 12 His. each. The quality is excellent, tender and sweet.
to
\\.ikelield, but is more than double the size and
of much better quality. /4 Ib. S3.OO, OZ.
]

Sit PACE /. jersey


jers ,

S1.OO. pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.


1920 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 11

Rennie s Cabbage for Early Market


Sow 1 oz. per 2000 plants.

No. 80 Early Jersey Wakefield Improved Cabbage


4 lb. $2.00, oz. 70c, pkt. lOc, prepaid

76 Copenhagen Market. An
early cabbage our cus 83 Henderson s Early Summer. This valuable cabbage matures
tomers should not overlook. The earliest large round- ten days or two weeks after Early Jersey Wakefield, with heads of round,
flattened form, as shown in the illustration. The heads are very compact
headed sort. Considering its earliness, the heads are re
and solid, and double the weight of Jersey Wakefield. It is one of the be-
markably large, averaging ten pounds in weight. One of
,

of the large, early cabbages, and is exceedingly valuable for the home or
its chief features is its compact form; it is so solid that
many market gardener. Our seed is Long Island grown. /4 lb. $2.00,
more plants can be grown on an acre than is possible with oz. 70c pkt. 1 Oc prepaid.
most sorts. In quality it is exceptionally good; earliness,
85 Early Winnigstadt (Extra). One of the best of the second early
ripening at one time, compact growth, large heads and high sorts, very hardy and sure heading. Owing to its compact and upright
quality are features which have made it a standard in a few habit of growth and peculiar texture of its short, thick, rich dark green
years. Introducer s stock. %
lb. S3.0O. oz. $1.OO, leaves, this variety seems to suffer less from the cabbage worm than most
pkt. 1 OCi prepaid. other sorts. Head of medium size, sharply pointed, very hard and ot
75 AM Head Early. The All Year Round Large Flat Head Cab good quality. /4 lb. $2.00. <>z.
70c. pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
bage. It has proven be adaptable to a wide range of both soil and
itself to
climate, and is well
worthy standard American sort. It is
of recognition as a 87 All Seasons. A
very desirable cabbage adapted for autumn.
a money maker for gardeners, and a very desirable sort in every garden. The plants are very vigorous and sure heading, with few outer leaves.
It is the earliest of large cabbages, being at least a .week in advance of any The heads are large, nearly round or somewhat flattened, very solid and of
of the large flat headed strains now being offered. All Head Early in size excellent quality. It is remarkable for its ability to stand the hot sun and
of heads is one-third larger than Early Summer or Early Flat Dutch.
dry weather, remaining an exceptionally long time in condition for use.
The deep flat heads are remarkably uniform in shape, size and color.
4 lb. $2.00, oz 70c, pkt. 10c.
Good quality and tenderness are marked features. The compact habit
of growth of All Head Early cabbage renders close planting feasible. A
good early spring, summer, or winter sort. /4 lb. $2.00* oz. 70c. 91 Premium Flat Dutch. An excellent second early
pkt. I Oc. prepaid. cabbage, producing large, solid heads of uniform shape,
79 Rennie s First and Beat. Comes in ten days in advance of the flattened on top.
Early Summer, with heads of nearly double the size and absolutely true
Fully developed heads frequently measure
to its type under all conditions. It will not run to seed. Whether for 10 to 12 inches across and weigh 12 to 15 pounds each. It
firstearly, medium or late use, it is one of the finest cabbages in existence also is fine grained and of dainty flavor. It succeeds every -
It is so finely bred and so true to type that in a field of twenty
to-day. where, but seems particularly suited to Canada.
acres every head appears alike. Vi lb. $2.00. 70c. pkt. 1 Oc.
1/4 lb- $1 r ?5, oz. 6Oc, pkt. 10c, prepaid.
<*z.

prepaid.
80 Early Jersey Wakefield Improved. Heads re 93 Danish Ballhead.Original Strain, Seed direct from Den
markably hard and solid; pyramidal in shape, generally mark. A sun. 1
and weighty; an extra good keeper; a
header; solid
pointed at the end; of excellent quality and large in size for good seller, and We offer the original strain direct from Den
profitable.
so early a cabbage. lb. %
$2.OO. oz. 7OCi pkt. mark the genuine headquarters seed. In that country for a number of
years this cabbage has been the main reliance for winter use and for export.
1 Oc, prepaid. We have sold this particular variety for a large number of years, and can
81 Glory of Enkhuizen. Our records show this grand Cabbage from unlic-iitatinKly recommend it to our customers. It has earned a ino-u
Holland to be one of the best either for an early or second early sort.
enviable reputation amongst growers in tin s country, and it is a matter
The heads are frequently twice as large as the Old Early Flat Dutch, and
of pride with us that the present strain is from the same stock of acknow
weigh three times as much. The large solid heads are fine ribbed and of
first quality. The globe-shaped outer leaves are very small, and do not ledged superiority amongst Danish gardeners. This highly bred an<!

crowd when closely planted. V* lb. $2.50. <

80c, pkt. 1 0c, selected type is procurable only from us. /4 lb. $2.50. oz. 80c.
prepaid. pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
12 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 1920

Rennie s XXX and World Beater Cabbage

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No. 96 Rennie o World Beater Cabbage % Ib. $2.50, oz. 80c, pkt. lOc, prepaid

o Rennie s
Drumhead
XXX Autumn-Winter Yields 20 to 30
Heads
Ib. o Rennie s
World Beater
CABBAGE
95 We do not hesitate in claiming this to be the finest late 96Rennie s World Beater.
The largest and hardest
cabbage procurable on this continent. It is the best keeper;
heading of large cabbage
all
produces enormous, dull green heads, with small outer leaves, in cultivation.Produces large,
permitting of closer planting and giving a tremendous increase broad heads, which are very
thick through, slightly round
of weight per acre. The peculiarly crimped leaves add
ed at top; fine grained and
greatly to its appearance and render it entirely distinct.
tender. It is a very rapid
It has been severely tested for merit in the field, on the
grower and in good soil will
market stand and at exhibition, and has always won out as produce heads of enormous
the best winter cabbage known to growers, market men and size. Seed sown first of June
judges. It produces enormous solid heads often 20 to 30 Ibs. will produce fine heads for
each, with crisp, close, fine grained and unsurpassingly white winter. /4 Ib. $2.5O, or..

interiors. /4 lb.S3.OO, oz. $1 .OO , I>kt. 1 Oc, prepaid. 8Oc, pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
97 St. Denis Drumhead. This
92 Fottler s Drumhead. Of the Drumhead class this is perhaps the
variety develops large, round flat
rtrst to mature. Heads large, round, flat and very solid, valuable for tened heads. /4 Ib. S2.00. 7

market gardeners use. / Ib. S2.00. oz. 70c. I>kt. 1 Oc. prepaid. 70c. Pkt. 10c. prepaid. No. 92 Oz. 70c, pkt. lOc
1920 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 13

Table Carrots of Unusual Quality


Sow one ounce Carrot Seed to 100 feet of drill; three to four pounds per acre

Rennie s XXX Table Carrot Rennie s Market Garden


Entirely Coreless. Rennie s XXX Rennie s Market Garden.
This is
O113 Table
carrot now
Carrot is the highest breed early
medium
O109 the best early Carrot one which
in existence,
in cultivation. It is of market gardeners shouldplant for their main
size, unsurpassed for table use, boiling, soups, early crop. It grows about six inches long,
etc. It is very tender all through, being entirely stump rooted, very smooth, deep red, fine
free from woody core. The roots are uniform in grained, sweet. An excellent table sort. Our
shape and 6 to 7 inches long
size, seed is most carefully selected.
by l /4 inches in diameter, with Lb. 2.25, /4 lb. 75c. oz. 25c.
small top and small tap root. pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
Color, orange red. Delicate flavor.
Half Long Scarlet Nan-
S2.5O. V4 8Oc, 3Oc.
Lb.
pkt. 1 OCi prepaid.
lb. oz.
OHO tes (Stump Rooted). An
entirely distinct Carrot. It is of deep
red orange-colored flesh of the finest
Chantenay quality. It is earlier than the Danvera
and about the same length; extrem
Half-Long Carrot ely well adapted for early forcing,
Chantenay Half-Long (Stump sowing in hotbeds, and for growing
O105
Rooted). Very productive, especially outside. The ideal Carrot for the
desirable for market or home use. Splendid
ihape, fine deep scarlet color, roots tender,
market gardener. Lb. S2.2O,
firm, and of the finest quality. Lb. $2.20. /4 lb. 65c, oz. 2OC. pkt. 1 Oc.
/4 lb. 65c. oz. 20c. Pkt. IOC. prepaid.
prepaid.

Red St. Valery or 107 Early Scarlet Horn (Stump


Rooted). A favorite early red variety; fine
Henderson s Inter grain and good flavor; stump rooted, about 6
inches long; ideal for soups. Lb. $2.20.
mediate % lb. 65c, oz. 20c. Pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.

112 Red St. Valery or Henderson s Ill James* Improved Red (Pointed
Intermediate. A desirable market carrot, Root). This valuable sort is preferred by
longer than Danvers, tapering abruptly with many gardeners to any other variety. Top
small, color deep orange, shape handsome and
pointed roots, often called Pointed Danvers.
The root measures 10 to 12 inches in length, smooth, quality the best. Valuable for stock
is very broad at the shoulder, tapers evenly
Lb $2.20. /.lb. 65c.oz. 20c.pkt. 1Oe.
to the small tap root. It grows smoothly prepaid.
ind is sweet and tender, free from coarseness Sow 1 oz. per 150 feet.
even at maturity. Its color is a rich reddish
orange. For market gardeners its beautiful
appearance makes it a rapid seller on the Chervil
market stalls. As a table carrot it is unsur
passed, while as a field carrot its immense 136 Double Curled. Cultivate likr
yield makes it extremely valuable. Parsley. The leaves are used for flavoring
Lb. S2.20. A lb. 65c. oz. 20c. V. lb. $1 .50. oz. 50c. pkt. 1 OC. prepaid
pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
Chives
Early Gem or Oxheart Hardy perennial members of th
little
Early Gem (Guerande or Ox- onion tribe. The tops appear very early in
O106
heart). A
desirable variety on soils too spring and can be cut throughout the season
nard and stiff for the larger growing sorts It should have a place in every garden.
is it is not over 3 or 4 inches long. It is very
139 Chive Seed. Pkt. 25c, prepaid.
rinely flavored and colored a rich orange.
Much thicker in proportion to length than 139 /2 Chive Roots. Bunch 20c.
the Early Horn; almost coreless. Lb. $2.20. 3 bunches for 50c. doz. S2.00. prepaid.
% lb. 65c. oz. 20c. Pkt. IOC. prepaid.

108 Half Long Danvers (or Scarlet


Luc). A good genera! crop variety for mar
Citrons
ket gardeners. Rich orange color, a very Colorado Preserving.
231 Green seed
heavy yielder, and splendid keeper, a first- No. 113 Very large and immensely productive
class carrot for all soils, and valuable both
for table and stock; 6 to 7 inches long, Rennie s XXX Lb. $2.25. 1/4 lb. 75c, oz. 25c. pkt. 1 0c.
prepaid.
stump rooted, smooth, good size, and quite Table
easily harvested. We
have an extra fine RENNIE S 232 Red Seeded Citron. For preserves
strain of this favorite sort. Lb. $2.20. Carrot JUBILEE Lb. $2.25. /. lb. 75c, oz. 25c. pkt.!l Oc.
Vt lb. 65c, oz. 20c. pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid. CALENDAR prepaid.
Lb. $2.50 4 lb. 80c.
>/

SCC PACE I.
oz. 30c, pkt. lOc,
Rennie s Seeds always grow and Field Varieties of Carrots
prepaid
produce the best See page 40
14 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 1920

Rennie s Incomparable Cauliflower

Good seeds are


scarce
Sow Rennie s

No. 116
Rennie s

World s

Best
Snowball
Cauliflower
(Gilt Edge)

Oz. $5.50
/2 oz. $3.00
. oz. $1.60
pkt. 25c,
prepaid

Rennie s XXX Snowball Rennie


s Danish Drouth-Resisting
120Sure Header, Solid and Compact, Outweighs 115Rennie s Danish Drouth-Resisting or Dry
all Others. This is the latest and best improvement of Weather. Is especially adapted for growing in dry loca
the Snowball type, and is as near perfection as appears tions where other varieties fail to produce heads. Produces
It is the one variety absolutely a greater number of large white heads, identical with "World s
possible in cauliflowers.
certain to head when condition.-* are ordinarily favorable, and Best Snowball," than any other variety. It is about one
week later in heading than the Snowball. While especially
invariably forms a perfect snow-white head, averaging not
less than nine inches, and often 10 to 12 inches in diameter. adapted for growing in dry locations, it will produce heads
So deep and solid are the compact flowers, that the heads equally as fine as the best varieties in more favorable situ
outweigh any other variety. It u early, of close growing
ations. Oz. $5.5O.
/2 oz. /4 oz. S3.OO, S1.6O
compact habit, and on this account can be planted closer, pkt. 25c, prepaid.
thus yielding one-third more on the same space than other 116 Rennie s World s Best Snowball (Gilt Edge).
strains. It is well adapted for forcing, on account of its This strain is imported direct, exclusively for our large mar
dwarf growth and short outer leaves. Besides being the best ket garden trade, from the most famous European grower
of the "Snowball" Cauliflower. The large, handsome heads
early, equally valuable when planted for later use, being
it is
much superior to th j large, late sorts, and of finer quality. measuring eight to ten inches across, are pure snowy white
Oz. $5.50, /2 or.. $3.OO,
/4 oz .GO, pkt. 25c, $1 very close, compact, and of the finest quality. The heads
are so extremely solid and deep and nearly globe-shaped
prepaid.
Rennie s Earliest Dwarf Erfurt (Extra Selected). The that they weigh heavier than most other Cauliflowers of the
118
earliest among early Cauliflowers. A sure header. Customers pronounce same size. Oz. $5.5O. /2 oz. S3.OO. /4 oz. $1 .60.
it the most profitable in cultivation. Remarkable for reliability in head pkt. 25c. prepaid.
ing. Very dwarf, with solid, pure white heads of superior quality.
oz. $5.50. /2 oz. S3.00. oz. S 1 .60. pkt. 25c, prepaid. oz. to 100 feet
/<

122 Veitch s Autumn Giant. This is a late variety with fine, well-
fViir-rkfV 1
v^nicory of dri n
proportioned heads. The heads are large, very white and of the best quality. 137 Large Rooted Madgeburg. -Used mainly as an adulterant
The heads are so well protected by the foliage as to remain a long time fit for coffee; also as a winter salad; the roots are allowed to sprout in the
for use. The plants should be started early in the season to insure their cellar. % lb. $2.25. oz. 75c. pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
full development. Gives results
excellent in British Columbia.
-^ 138Witloof (French Salad Endive) Chicory. A European
% lb. S6.00. oz. S2.00. A 75c.
pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
oz. C^
^*^
now standard in the best hotels and restaurants for salad.
delicacy
117 Early Paris Demi-dur (Nonpareil). Produces early fine white Spring-sown seeds produce long parsnip-like roots by fall, when
heads of good quality; unquestionably the best among the tower-priced they are taken up. the leaves cut oK. and the roots then trenched and
cauliflowers; a sure header. /4 lb. $7.50, oz. $2.50. /4 oz. 80c. covered with soil eight inches over the crowns. Over this is placed a 2-foot
pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid. layer of fresh manure, which induces a new growth of blanched leaves,
Snowflake. A
119 reliable early variety, producing a good white folded \n the form of Cos Lettuce. These are removed as required during
head, which is large, solid and compact and of the finest quality. the winter, and eaten raw as salad. /4 lb. $2.25. oz 75c. pkt. 1 Oc.
-

/4 lb. $7.50. or.. $2.50. / oz. 80c. pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid. prepaid.
1920 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 15

Rennie s Celery is Noted for Fine Flavor

No. 133 Rennie s XXX Golden Self-Blanching Celery


1/4 Ib. $6.75, oz. $2.Z5, V2 oz. $1.25, % oz. 70c, pkt. 25c, prepaid

Rennie s XXX Golden Self-


O128 nutty rich,
White Plume. Handsome, crisp and solid; of a
flavor; unsurpassed for fall and early winter.
earliest celery known. $1 .75.
O A
Blanching Celery
Heavy, Compact, Crisp and Brittle Celery
133 This very select strain, of French growth, has been
White Plume
oz.
the
60C,
is

pkt. 1
prepaid.Oc,
125 Golden-Hearted Dwarf. Medium size and good keeping celery
/4 Ib. SI .50, oz. 50c. Pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
Vi Ib.

126 Giant White Solid. Of large size, very solid, pure white.
found by the most critical experts to be a vast improvement Ib. $1 .50, oz. SOc, Pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
It shows heavy and compact
>/4

over any preceding sort. 130 Giant Pascal. A green-leaved variety developed from the Pans
growth, thick, crisp and brittle stalks, with large, solid hearts, Golden, and second only to Rennie s Giant White for winter use.
all blanching a waxen yellow. %
Ib. $6.75, oz. $2.25,
Lh. $4.50. /4 Ib. SI .50, oz. 50c, Pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.

1/2 oz. $1 .25, /4 oz."


7OC, pkt. 25C, prepaid.
Turnip-Rooted Celery Celeriac
127 Paris Golden Yellow (Self-Blanching Extra 135 Large Smooth Prague. Produces turnip-shaped roots, wliich
Select). (True French grown stock) It is quite early, entirely . may be cooked and sliced and used with vinegar, making a most excellent
salad. /4 Ib. $1 .75. z. 60c, P^t. 1 Oc, prepaid.
self-blanching, and can be grown without any banking up
or covering whatever; even the outer ribs assuming a yellowish Cress
white color. The heart is of a beautiful golden-yellow color,
Peppergrass
Sow
oz. per 100 ft. of Drill
1
very large, crisp and solid. Unequalled in striking appear 161 Upland. -This is a hardy perennial; stays green nearly the whole
ance, and decidedly one of the best keepers of the self-blanch year; ready for use in the Spring before any other salad. Eaten like Lettuce
ing varieties. 1/4 fb. $5.50, 1 .80, Vi oz. $ 1 .OO
<.
$ . or boiled like Spinach. Sow in April in rows 1 foot apart. Oz. 75c.
pkt, 1 Oc. prepaid.
/4 oz. 6Oc, pkt. 2 5c, prepaid. 162 Extra Triple Curled. Lb. SI .00, 4 Ib. 40c. oz. 1 5c.
129 Rennie s Giant White. Grows taller than Paris pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
163 Broad Leaved. Lb. $2,25. /4 Ib. 75c. oz. 25c, pkt. 1 Oc.
Golden, and the stalks are remarkably large, thick, solid and prepaid.
entirely stringless. It is the largest celery grown as regards 164 Water Cress. Well-known hardy perennial aquatic plant. la
easily grown along margins of ponds and streams, where itncreases both
width and thickness of stalks. Always very crisp and bv spreading roots and seeding. Has a plenum, pungent flavor. Growing
brittle, snapping like glass. The best keep of all celeries. Water Cress should prove a profitable enterprise where thie conditions are
/4 Ib- $1 .75, z. 6Oc, pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid. favorable. Oz. SI .00, pkt. 1 5c, prepaid.
10 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 1920

Rennie s Golden Bantam Corn


Sow 1 Ib. per 100 ft. of Drill

Rennie s 143 Crosby s Early Sugar. A good


second early Corn, especially valuable to
Golden Bantam market gardeners, who always find a ready
sale for large, well-filled ears.
148 Rennie s Golden Ban Quality is excel
lent. It is also a very productive
tam is a
distinctly first early variety,
averaging two to three ears to a stalk.
sort. Ready for the table much
earlier in spring than the other first
5 Ibs. $2.25. ib. 50c, /4 ib. 20c.
early varieties. The grains pkt. 1 Oc prepaid.
p

are a rich, creamy golden


and meltingly tender,
color,
with a most delicious flavor
when cooked. The ears are
Howling Mob
between 5 and 7 inches Howling Mob.
long, well protected by a O149
A large eared early
sweet corn, ready for use
close folding firm husk.
This is a variety we can about five days later than
First of All, generally pro
strongly recommend for ex
tra earliness, extra hardi ducing two good ears to a
ness, fine quality, tender stalk, averaging 7 to 9
ness and delicious flavor. inches long, with 12 to 14
$2. SO, rows of pearly-white grains
5 Ibs. ib. 55c, The stalks grow 4 to 5 feet high. An
/4 Ib. 2OC. pkt. IQc.
prepaid.
excellent home or market sort
5 Ibs.
$2.5O, ib. 55c. % ib. 2Oc.
Pkt. 1 Qc.
Rennie s
142 First of All (Red Cob Cory; . -
Ringleader Ready a week earlier than White Cory,
making it verydesirable not only for the
145 Rennie s Ring garden, but extremely valuable to grow
leader is an extremely for the market. 5 Ib.
early sugar corn, usually fit
$2.25, Ib. 50c.
to use in 55 to 60 days from sowing
V*. Ib. TOO. pkt. 1 Qc prepaid.
eed. Tested along-side of 70 var 153 Black Sugar (Mexican) : One ol
ieties, it has proved one of the the Sweetest varieties; color when in
earliest. Ringleader is not only one roasting ear, purple and white; also a fine
of the earliest of all good sweet late sort. Produces fine large ears
corns, but is one of the sweetest and 5 ib. $2.25, 5Oc. /4
ib. ib. 2Oc.
best. It has beautifully shaped ears, pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
with white cobs, white kernels, and
is 8 to 12 rowed. 5 Ibs. $2.25, Rennie s Flowers will brighten up
Ib. 5Oc. /4 Ib. 2Oc, pkt. 1 Qc, No. 148 Rennie s Golden Bantam
prepaid. 5 Ibs. $2.50,
your garden
1 Ib. 55c, 4
</
Ib. 20c, pkt. lOc, prepaid

Extra Early White Cory (Mammoth White


O159
Rennie s Bantam Ever
SWEET CORN
O146 Cob). Considered one of the best early sweet corns.
It produces stalks about four feet
green is
and produces a larger
Bantam"
as sweet as "Golden

high, each generally bearing cob. It has proven itself a great


two large, finely shaped ears which become fit for use in success with our customers, enab
about 72 days. They are twelve rowed, six to seven inches ling market growers to furnish
long, very symmetrical and handsome, seldom with any merchantable size cobs of Sweet
Corn, superior in quality to any
opening between the rows at the base. Grain large, broad, other. Rennie s Bantam Ever
very white and of remarkably good quality for such an early green , is the direct product of
sort. Its size and beauty give it "Golden Bantam" crossed with
ready sale even when the "Stowell s and not
market is overstocked. 5 Ibs. $2.25, Ib. 5Oc, /4 Ib. Evergreen;"
2Oc, alone is it a credit to the parent
pkt. 1 OCi prepaid. sorts,but far outclasses them in
sweetness and rich tender quality.
Golden Cream The kernels are plump, and full
under an exceedingly tender cream-
ISO A new
Sweet Corn described by the growers as follows: Golden colored skin, that fairly melts in
Cream a very early yellow "Country Gentleman" Sweet Corn. The
is
the mouth and yields a most ex
kernels are long and pointed, the cob is very slender, and the whole ear quisite and delicious flavor. This
il about as long as "Golden Bantam." The flavor is remarkable; in fact. new Sweet Corn is grown and bred
very much the same as Golden Bantam. The habit of growth is rather in New England, the home of
dwarf, and the stalks bear two to four ears. The stalks are brownish-red Sweet Corn, where it is declared to
nd the silk is also brown at the top. be the "sweetest corn ever eaten "

5 Ibs. S2.5O. 55c M>.


S Ibs. $2.75, Ib. 60c.
A Ib. 20c. pkt. 10c. prepaid. Ib. 25c. Pkt. fOc. No. 157 Lb. 55c, pkt. lOc, prepaid
",
prepaid.
1920 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 17

and Other Varieties


s XXX Early Table Stowell s Evergreen
ORennie Corn 157 Stowell s Evergreen. The Standard
The Sweetest and One of the Earliest Main Crop Variety. Late maturing sort,
White Kernelled Table Corn and vigorous stalks,
producing strong
155 There are several varieties of Sweet seven to eight feet high; produces ears
Corn of excellent merit claimed to be the eight inches long with 16 or more rows
earliest in cultivation, but, by actual com of the finest sugary grains. This variety
parative tests, we are satisfied that this has gained and maintained a reputation
new variety, now introduced by us, is for productiveness, fine rich flavor,
positively three days earlier than any sweetness and deep set tender white
other variety of anything like equal
grains. 5 Ibs. $2.5O, lb. 55c.
merit. In addition to earliness, it is
/4 lb. 2Oc, OC, prepaid.
pkt. 1
valuable on account of its strict uni 154 Country Gentleman.
formity to type, constitution and One of the Richest Flavored of
productiveness. The ears are stout, all the late varieties. As a table
evenly and compactly filled with Corn, this variety stands unriv
tender, milky white kernels of alled and without doubt is the
very fine quality. 5 Ibs. $2 .7 5, most luscious of all varieties
Ib. 6OC, /4 lb. 25C, of Sweet Corn. The plump,
pkt. 1 5c prepaid. pearly-white kernels are of
151 Kendel s Early great depth, most delicious
Giant. A selection of and the flavor will delight
Sweet Corn; ears of large an epicure. We
have se
size,kernels pure white, lected this sort for many
sweet and tender. Mar years and are especially
ket gardeners find this proud of our strain. It
one of the best for mar comes as true to type
ket. Ready for market as any we have ever
in about 65 or 70 days. seen. Ears average 9
5 Ibs. $2.25, inches long by 2 in
lb.5Oc, /4lb.2Oc, ches in diameter and
pkt. 1 OCi prepaid. are typical "shoe-
peg" in appearance.
152 Perry s Hy 5 Ibs. $2. SO.
brid. As a market
lb.55c, /4ib.2qc.
gardener s second
one pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
early sort this is

of the best. Nearly


as early as Crosby s,
but makes a larger
Pop Corn
ear. Kernels white, 158 White Rice
large, sweet and very- Pop Corn.
Best
tender. variety for popping.
5 Ibs. $2.25, Lb.35c.pkt. lOc.
prepaid.
lb.6OfcVilb.2Oc.
pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.

Rennie s Flowers
Rennie s Seeds No. 145 Rennie s Ringleader Sugar Corn
will brighten up your
always grow
5 Ibs. $2.25, lb. SOc, % lb. 20c, pkt. lOc, prepaid garden
and produce the best No. 182 Rennies Table XXX Cucumber
lb. $2.75, /4 lb. 90c, oz. SOc, pkt. lOc, prepaid
Egg Plant
187 Rennie s Improved New York, Large Purple.
Squaw or Native Corn The leading sort for home and market. Plant is a vigorous
Native Squaw is the only corn that
156 will ripen in the grower. Fruit large, fine and free from thorns, and produced
until frost. Skin rich purple. Flesh white and of good
North-West before the early frosts set in. Though not a
sweet corn, it has excellent flavor when cooked; tender
flavor. We can highly recommend our carefully selected
strain of this Egg Plant to market gardeners and amateurs.
and milky. We offer an Improved White Strain which some Oz. $1 .SO, pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
times produces cobs with kernels of many colors, blue, red, 188 Early Long Purple. Oz. $
1 .SO. pkt. 1 Oc, prep d.
yellow and white on the same cob, and this peculiar coloring
^ives an attractive appearance to the corn when served for Corn Salad
table use. 5 Ibs. $2.25. lb. 5Oc, /4 " .
2Oc, pkt. 1 Oc. 160 Large-Leaved Dutch. Leaves esteemed as spring sa
prepaid. lad.Lb. $3.25, $1 .OO, oz 35c, pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
A"
.
18 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 1920

Rennie s Prolific Cucumbers


1 oz. to 50 hills; 2 to 3 Ibs. in hills for an acre

No. 182 Rennie s XXX Table Cucumber


Lb. $2.75, 1/4 Ib. 90c, oz. 30c, pkt. lOc, prepaid

Rennie s XXX Table Cucumber Early Fortune


Early Fortune Cucumber. Cu
O 182.
Early, Prolific,
The
Continuously Productive.
Finest for Slicing
\Ye believe this splendid strain to be nearer perfec
180
cumber was discovered several years ago in a field of
Perfect," and is now so thoroughly
established that large
fields do not show any variation in plant or fruit. The vines
This variety of
"Davis"

tion than any other variety of table cucumber yet developed. make a strong and vigorous growth, producing abundant
It is a greatly improved type of the White Spine family, being
crops of Cucumbers, which are slightly longer than Arlington
an early, prolific and continuous producer of uniformly large White Spine, more cylindrical in shape and have a very dark
and symmetrical fruits. In color, it is an intensely rich, deep
green skin. The flesh is thick, seed cavity relatively small
green, faintly marked with light yellowish shading towards and the quality is excellent. This variety is one of the best
the tip. The compact and snow-white flesh is very closely introduced in years. Lb. $2.50, /4 H.i. 75c, oz. 25c,
grained, excellent for slicing and unequalled
for its delight
pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
fully refreshing flavor. Lb. $2.75,
/4 lb. 9Oc, oz. 3Oc,
Rennie s Perfection. recommend
Specially
pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
165 White Wonder. A white Cucumber which is ex
O171 ed for market, table and pickling purposes. Its merits
are extra large sizes, uniformly symmetrical fruits, deep
color makes it one of the and
green color at all stages of its growth; early, continuous
Its
ceedingly fine in quality.
finest vegetables for exhibition at and it never fails to Lb. /4 lb. 75c,
$2.25,
prolific bearer; an ideal for slicing.
fairs,
win a prize. (Stock limited.) Oz. 35c, pkt. 1 Oc, oz. 25c, pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
prepaid. 172 Giant Pera. Crisp and tender, of enormous size,
167 Cool and Crisp. Extra early, exceedingly prolific, frequently l /2 feet m length, very smooth and straight;
and bears the whole season; fruit straight, long, cylindrical, beautiful green skin. Lb. $2.25, 14 75c, oz. 25c,
">

tapering at both ends; color very


dark green. One of the best pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
for slicing, attaining good size; exceedingly tender and crisp, 174 Improved Early White Spine (Arlington). An ex
and a grand pickler. Lb. $2.25, /4 75c, oz. 25c, H>.

cellent variety, which produces an early crop of Cucumbers.


pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid. The fruits are straight, light green with white spines, and
Fordhook Famous White Spine. One of the most popular are crisp, tender, and of good flavor. Good for general crop.
O168
of cucumbers, handsome and attractive in appearance. The fruit?
all Lb. $2.25, A1
lb. 75C, oz. 25C, pkt. 1 OC, prepaid.
retain their dark green coloring and crisp freshness longer
after picking
London Long Green.
extensively Most
than any other variety. Productive. None better for general market.
Lb. $2.25. ,4 lb. 75c, oz. 25c. Pkt. 10c. prepaid.
O175
about one
grown; of excellent quality, dark green, firm and crisp,
foot long. The finest type of Long Green Cucum
170 Ivory Monarch. A White Cucumber, growing nearly two feet
in length, and weighing five or six pounds. Much larger than any other
and when half-grown exceedingly fine in
ber. Lb. $2.25. A 1
lb. 75c, oz. 25c, pkt. 1 0c.
sort. It is really a monster,
prepaid.
Its enormous size, great beauty and oddity make it one of the
183 Japanese Climbing (True Japanese Grown). A distill.
quality.
finest vegetables for exhibition at fairs, and it never
fails to capture first
not valuable type, may be grown on a trellis, takinK up room in the lo<s v..

prize. Its flesh is thick and solid, with very small seed cavity, and,
it has fewer seeds than any other Cucumber we ever and keeping the fruits up from the ground and clean. It produces lar^e.
withstanding its size,
salads or and thrives during
We offer in containing 10 seeds) fine fruits, adapted for either slicing, pickling,
saw. (Stock very limited. packets only
dry. warm summers. Lb. S3 .SO. /4 lb. 90c. *. 35c.
kt 1 Oc. prepaid. I .

Pkt. 25c.
1920 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 19

Fine and Productive Varieties


Davis Perfect Cucumber. Dark rich,
O166
glossy-green in color, slim and symmetrical in
10 to 12 inches
shape, in length, of splendid table
quality and highly productive. In appearance, color,
shape and flavor it is equal to the hothouse varieties.
Fine for growing in frames. Lb. $2.25, /4 lb. 75c,
oz. 25Ci pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.

Sundry Vegetables
Endive
Curled (Moss Curled). Har
Green
O189 diest variety; the most desirable for home use or
market garden. Deep green leaves, beautifully cut and
curled; easily blanched. Lb. $1.75, /4 ">
6Oc,
oz. 25C, pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
190 Broad Leaved Batavian (Escarole).
Broad, thick and slightly wrinkled leaves; form
very large heads, which are much used in soups.
Lb. $1.75, /4 lb. 6Oc, oz. 25c, pkt. lOc,
prepaid.

Garlic
191 Garlic Sets. A bulbous root of the onion
type, used for flavoring. Culture same as onions,
except that the bulbs (sets) should be divided and
planted in rows 1 to 3 feet, putting the sets 6 inches No. 166 Davis Perfect Cucumber
apart in rows, and one inch deep. When the tops Lb. $2.25, t lb. 75c, oz. 25c, pkt. lOc, prepaid
turn yellow, take up and dry in the shade.
5 Ibs. $3.OO, lb. 65c, prepaid.

Kohl-Rabi
f\ Pickling Cucumbers
176 This is one of the best and
Chicago Pickling.
Earliest White Vienna. Greenish white
most producing pickles of medium size, for both
prolific for
O193 outside, with clear white flesh within. Smooth, short
Oz. 60c, pkt. 1 Oc,
home use and market. The vines are extremely vigorous
leaf; good for forcing; fine in quality. and healthy, yielding a large number of fruits if kept gathered
prepaid. at the proper stage. Skin extremely thin, tender and free
194 Improved Green Goliath. Very large. /4 lb.$l .75, from toughness when pickled. If allowed to grow nearly
oz. 6Oc, pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid. full size, fruits are of excellent table quality. Lb. $2.25,
195 Earliest Purple Vienna. Same in every respect as /4 b. 75c, oz.25C, pkt. 1 OC, prepaid.
the Earliest White Vienna, except in the outside color. Oz.
169 Extra Early Russian. The fruit is small, only
6Oc, pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid. three to four inches long, and being produced in pairs, makes
it a very productive sort. The quality is very good. Earliest
Leek for North-west. Lb. $2.25, /4 lb. 75c, oz. 25c,
English Flag. A hardy kind; large strong pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
O196 Lb. plants with broad leaves. Cultivation the same as for 173 Early Green Prolific. Extra early. Productive,
Onions. S4.OO. % lb. $1 .25, oz. 4Oc, pkt. 1 Oc, uniform pickler. Lb. $2.25, /4 lb. 75c, oz. 25c,
prepaid. pkt. Oc, prepaid.
1

178 Gherkin. For pickles. Lb. $2.25, 75c.


English Forcing Cucumbers oz. 25c, pkt. 1 OC, prepaid.
/4 lb.

These, produce remarkably long and very solid fruits, with


few and small seeds. Rollison s Telegraph is not recom 179 Prize Pickle. Used almost exclusively by the first-
mended for open-ground culture. Our seed is from the best class pickle factories on this continent. The fruit is of medium
English strains.^ length, pointed at both ends, with large prominent spines;
185 Covent Garden Favorite (Rochford s). Beautiful color deep green; begins to set its fruit when the vines are

long dark green fruit; very strong constitution; prolific;


quite young. Lb. $2.25,
/4 lb. oz. 75c,
pkt. 1 Oc.25c,
spined. We believe it to be the heaviest cropping variety. prepaid.
Pkt. (ten seeds) 2Oc, prepaid. 181 Danish Pickling (New). This is without doubt the
184 Rollison s Telegraph. Light green smooth skin; best variety for pickling on account of its fleshy, crisp and
length from 14 to 16 inches; an abundant cropper. excellent flavor and productiveness. Lb. $2.75
Pkt. (ten seeds) 25c, prepaid. /4 lb. 9Cc, oz. 3Oc, pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
20 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 1920

Rennie s Prize Strain Lettuce

No. 200 New York or Wonderful Head (also called Los Angeles)
Lb. $3.00, A Ib. $1.00, ox. 35c, pkt. lOc, prepaid

New York Head Lettuce Rennie s XXX Solid Head Lettuce

geles)
200 New York
the Leader of summer head Lettuces.
is
or Wonderful (also called Los
Immense
heads of unusual size and solidity. The interior blanches
An
O Immense
Solid Heads. Crisp and Tender.
Perfectly Blanched Heart
211 This new, immense, heading lettuce, though extreme
beautifully, creamy-white, crisp, tender, delicious, and is ly large, has been so perfectly developed that it does not
show the least sign of coarseness or bitterness. Even the
absolutely free from any trace of bitterness. It is a very
outer leaves are delightfully tender. The perfect solid heads
large, robust-growing variety, rooting deeply, resisting hot,
are ofenormous weight, and are often 15 to 16 inches across.
dry weather, very slow to run to seed, and a sure header
under most trying conditions. The outer color is of a dis a new and higher standard for main crop head lettuces,
It sets

tinct apple-green. As a standard hot-weather summer being a robust growing, deep rooting, heat resisting and sure
Lettuce it is in every way desirable and has no equal, but is heading type that can be relied upon under the most trying
not recommended for forcing. Lb. S3.OO, VA \b. 1 .OO, $ conditions. The outer color is a pleasing apple-green, while
the interior blanches beautifully; is crisp and tender.
oz. 35c, pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
201 Rennie s Unrivalled. A
Lb. $2.90, %
Ib. $1 .OO oz. 35c. pkt, 1 Oc, prepaid.
sure-heading variety,
suitable for growing at any season. Forms large, compact, O.
210
"Once
Rennie
Nonpareil.
wanted,
tasted, always
s
1
210
LETTUCE
NONPAREIL CABBAGE HEAD
buttery heads, and is slow to shoot to seed. The general is the happy expression of an ad
L-itue Nonparc
character is similar to "Big Boston," except that the color Crup tnd
mirer, and this is the unanimous Ptrltrily B
is a lighter green. The seed we supply was secured from the
opinion of all who have eaten this
originator. Lb. $2.75, /4 Ib. 9Oc, 07.. 3Oc, pkt. 1 Oc, splendid head lettuce, its chief
prepaid. merit being quality. Especially
nurpe Earliest Wayahead. The very earliest and one of
u<
well adapted to open-air culture in
the best. A firm heading sort, of fine appearance and quality. The heads Canadian soil and climate. The
are large and tighter than other earlies. Outer leaves light green, under
edges of the leaves are slightly
leaves are blanched to a buttery yellow tint. Lb. $2.75. /4 Ib. 90c.
oz. 30c. Pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid. fringed, and the leaves themselves
are crumpled, but not really
206 Iceberg. The large curly leaves which cover the outside of the savoy ed. The head proper is
solid heads are of a bright, light green, slightly tipped with red on edges.
It is always crisp and tender. Lb. $2.75] /4 Ib. 90c. oz. 30c. hard, tender and crisp, with a

Oc. prepaid. white or blanched appearance at


pkt. 1
the centre. The heads of this
202 May King variety is a great favorite. It may be planted out of lettuce have been known to attain
doors or under glass, and in either case will produce fine solid heads much
a weight of five pouml-.
ooner than any other variety. The outer leaves are yellowish-green,
tinged with brown, while inside it is rich golden yellow. Lb. $2.25. Lb.S2.25. 1/4 ib. 75c. oz. 25c,
Ib. 75c. oz. 25c. Pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid. pkt. 10c. prepaid. No. 210 Oz. 25c, pkt. lOc, prepaid
/4
1920 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 2J

Rennie s Melons Are Delicious


Lettuce Rennie s XXX Golden
Cont d Green Flesh Muskmelon
Grand Rap
O204
ids (Forcing).
The best known and
probably the most
O Spicy,Golden Green Flesh. Small Seed
Cavity. Exceedingly Productive.
228 This remark
largely planted of any able Muskmelon is the
variety. Early, hardy, happy result of careful
dependable, it is a and clever hybridizing,
favorite with market followed by several
gardeners both for years of critical select
ing. It shows marked
planting outside or
points of merit for size,
growing under glass.
shape, netting, appear
The leaves are large, ance, flavor, depth of
light green, quite crimp- flesh, smallness of seed
pled throughout, but cavity, productiveness
especially frilled at the and shipping qualities.
border. They grow The firm deep flesh,
which extends from the
compactly without rind almost to centre
forming a distinct head, of the melon, cannot
are of firm texture, and be equalled for its rare
of good quality either spicy flavor and melt
for family use or for ing tenderness. Adding
shipping. Can be plant to this its extreme
ed later than most earliness and handsome
sorts as
its
appearance, feel we
vigorous warranted in claiming
growth enables it to it as the finest Musk
withstand the summer melon ever introduced.
beat. Lb. $2.50. /4 Ib. SI .25.
/4 Ib. 80c. oz. 30c. oz. 45c. pkt. 10c.
pkt. 10c. prepaid. No. 226 Hoodoo (Orange Flesh) 4 Ib. $1.20, oz. 40c,
>/ pkt. lOc prepaid.

Select Big Boston. A valuable sort, either for forcing or open 228 /2 Delicious Gold Lined Muskmelon. Growers of muskmelons,
O208
ground; very large and solid. Heads well. Lb. $2.50. % Ib. 80c. both for home use and for market, will be delighted with "Delicious Gold
oz. 30c. Oc. prepaid.
pkt. 1 Lined." The flesh is green, with slight golden tint next to the seed cavity,
and the flavor is delicious, being remarkably sweet and juicy. Vines are
212 Black Seeded Simpson (Forcing). Leaves large .and form a productive and melons mature early, making it desirable both for the home
compact mass instead of a head; does not wilt quickly; beautiful light green garden and for shipping. /4 Ib. $1 .20, oz. 40c. pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
!

color. Lb. $2.50. /4 Ib. 80c. oz. 30c. pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid. 221 Early Hackensack. Extra early; of medium size; flesh green;
213 The Deacon (San Francisco Market). The heads are light
delicious. /4 Ib. 75c.
!
oz. 25c. Pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
223 Improved Rocky Ford has proven to be a most valuable musk-
green outside, while the inner blanched portion is a beautiful cream-yellow,
of delicious, rich, buttery flavor. Lb. $2.25. /* Ib. 75c, oz. 25c. melon; in size, shape and quality it exactly suits the epicure. It is very
sweet and luscious in flavor. /* Ib. 75c. oz. 25c. pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
pkt. IOC. prepaid. Paul Rose (Salmon Fleshed). Very heavy cropper, ripen
203 Denver Market. Forms beautiful large solid heads; very tender O224 ing an enormous number of fruits early in the season. Flesh is salmon-
and of excellent flavor; slow seeding. Lb. $2.25. /4 Ib
l
75c. oz. 25c. colored, very deep, and of fine melting character, with thin tough rind.
pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid. /4 Ib. 75c, oz. 25c, pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.

205 Improved Hanson. Very large head, with white centre; solid Cassaba or Winter Muskmelon
and tender. Lb. $2.25. /* Ib. 75c, oz. 25c. Pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
Especially Adapted to British Columbia Soil*
214 Simpson s Early Curled. Compact, close mass of leaves; 222 Golden Beauty. The Cassaba has come to stay. To some
early. Lb. $2.25. /4 Ib. 75c. oz. 25c. pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid. extent the Cassaba flavor is an acquired taste, but judging from the in
creasing popularity of the variety we list, an immense population is ac
quiring the taste. One now sees the Cassaba in all the Eastern markets,
Silver Cos or Celery Lettuce and it is on the bills of fare of all the finest restaurants. This one we
recommend as the best. It begins to ripen in July and continues bearing
We introduce this variety as the finest and most
Silver Cos. and ripening all summer and fall, or until frost comes. The later fniita
O218
highly selected White Cos Lettuce in cultivation; it is of largest size, can be stored in a cool house or cellar and will ripen slowly, so that they
perfect form, self-folding, and very crisp; it does Tipt easily run to seed, is can be marketed from time to time until late in January or early February.
of very superior quality, and grand for exhibiting. Lb. $2.50. The fruits are about six._ to
"

-,- inches ...


__ eight in diameter.
,..,_ v^.*. The fleesh ia pur*
/4 Ib. 80c. oz. 30c. Pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid. white and very thick. /4 Ib. $1 .20, oz. 40c. Ekt. 1 Oc. prepaid.

232
CITRON
RED SEEDED FOR PRESERVING 220 Montreal Improved Nutmeg (Famous Decarie Strain).
S
WATERMELON
EARLY CANADA (
Flesh light green, densely netted skin, savor unsurpassed by any. This Melon d eauHAUfdu Canada
is the true Montreal Melon so largely exported to the large New York
hotels. True stock selected from the best specimens. Oz. $2.00.
pkt. bearing special cultural directions, 25c. prepaid.

225 Green Nutmeg (American Seed). Flesh light green, fine flavor.
/4 Ib. 75c. oz. 25c, pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
Hoodoo (Orange Flesh). An ideal basket and crate melon of
O226
medium size, round, heavily netted, flesh very thick, of rich orange
color, handsome appearance and of the sweetest flavor. Average weight
of melon iVz pounds. The seed cavity is small and the rind is very tough,
making ita good shipper; its vine is a vigorous grower and a heavy crop
per. A good medium sized melon for both home or market gardener.
% Ib. $1 ,20i oz. 40c. pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.

Mango Melon
230 Mango Melon (Vegetable Peach). Grows on a vine like a
melon; golden yellow, resembling an orange. Fine for sweet pickles. Sn<--

No.[232 Oz. 25c, pkt. lOc, prepaid ceeds in North-West. V* Ib. 75c, oz. 25c. P^t. 1 Oc. prepaid. No. 235 Oz. 25c, pkt. lOc, prepaid
22 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 1920

Watermelon
Sow 1 oz. per 30 hills

Rennie s XXX Earliest Watermelon


This splendid new variety is another grand
O242
example of what can be achieved by scientific seed
selection and judicious breeding. It ripens much earlier
than any other variety, and continues to bear along with the
latest, only being checked by the sharp, late fall frosts. The
beautiful bright red flesh is crisp and of delicate texture,
granulated, cool and sparkling; in flavor, lusciously sweet
and refreshing. Medium size, remarkably prolific and solid.
1 oz. will plant 30 hills. 4 Ib.
>/ 85c, oz".
3CC, pkt. 1 Oc,
prepaid.
234 Cole s Early. This is one of the finest early Watermelons:
flesh deep red, sweet delicate flavor. 1/4 Ib. 75c. oz. 25c. pkt. 1 Oc.
prepaid.
235 Early Canada. One of the earliest fine flavored Watermelons
in cultivation. The flesh is a beautiful clear, bright pink, solid, and of the
finest quality. /<
Ib. 75c. oz. 25c, pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.

No. 220 Montreal Improved Nutmeg Muskmelon 236 Iceberg. This is the hardiest melon we know of ripens very
Oz. $2.00, pkt. 25c. (Sec past 21) early, flesh ricli deep pink, crisp and melting, remarkably sweet, sugary
flavor. Try it. /4 Ib. 75c, oz. 25c. pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
237 Mountain Sweet. An old favorite. 75C, 25c.
Mushroom Spawn pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
/4 Ib. oz.

Culture Ask for Leaflet. 240 Peerless or Improved Ice Cream. Unequalled for family use.
Solid to the centre, melting and delicious. /4 Ib. 75c. " z- 25c. pkt. 1 Oc.
Pure Culture Spawn. This type produces larger mush prepaid.
rooms and is more prolific than the English, bearing much 241 Sweet Heart. Large size, nearly globular in shape; flesh bright
and continuing to crop for a longer time. This
earlier, red; crisp, melting and exceedingly sweet. /4 Ib. 75c. oz. 25c.
pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
spawn produced by selecting spores from individual speci
is
men mushrooms, and is propagated and transferred to the
bricks of manure, which, when planted, produce mushrooms Watson Watermelon
of all one type. We
offer two grades:
Culture Spawn (Direct Grade).
Pure
OTom Best Quality, Best Shape, Best Shipper, Best Size,
Best Appearance
243 Tom Watson Watermelon. The "Tom Watson" is an extra
O246 Brick 35c, 5 bricks S1.5O, not prepaid. long Melon of attractive appearance, uniform in shape and quality. The
Per brick6Oc, 5 bricks $2.75, prepaid. luscious crimson flesh is sweet as honey," melting, and of superb
"as

247 Pure Culture Spawn flavor. The average Melon will weigh ,S5 to 40 pounds. It is very prolific,
(Standard Grade).- producing in greatest abundance the large delicious fruits. /4 Ib. 85c.
Brick 3Oc, 5 bricks $1 .25, not prepaid. Per brick 55c, 30c. Pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
"z.

5 bricks Jfc2.5O, prepaid.


248 English Milltrack Spawn. We make a specialty
of supplying the genuine English "Milltrack" Mushroom Citrons for Preserving
Spawn, and receive many importations a year. Spawn fresh 231 Colorado Preserving. Green seed. Very large, and immensely
and genuine at all times. A brick weighs 1% Ibs. and plants productive. /4 Ib. 75c. 25c. pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid. <>z-

2 feet by 3 feet. Large brick 2Oc, 5 bricks $1 ,OQ, 232 Red Seeded Citron. For preserves. /4 Ib. 75c. oz. 25c.
not prepaid. Large brick 45c. 5 brickr. $2.25, prepaid. pkt. 10c, prepaid.

Nasturtium
Indian Leaves used in salad,
Cress.
seeds form excellent substitute for capers
when gathered young and pickled; flowers
very ornamental.
2279 Tall Mixed. A well balanced mix
ture containing many new varieties.
i-b. $2.25, /4 H). 75c, o/. 25c, pkt 1 Oc, .

prepaid.

2301 Dwarf Mixed. - l.b.


$2-75,
/4 Ib. 9OC, oz. 3Oc, pkt. 1 OC, prepaid.

Mustard
250 Chinese. --1. caves twice the size of
the ordinary white mustard. Ready six
weeks after sowing. /4 11). 75c, oz. 25c,
pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
White English. Best for salads.
O251Seeds used for mixing with pickles.
Lb. *1.75, /4 11 -
6Oc, oz. 20c, No. 246 Pure Culture Spawn Direct Grade
pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid. 5 bricks $2.75, 1 brick BOc. prepaid
1920 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL

Sow Rennie s "Big Crop" Onion Seed


Onion Seed
Is one of our leading specialties; you will make
no mistake in sending us all of your ONION SEED
OUR RED
orders this year.

Rennie s Red Globe Prize THREE WHITE


Winner
LEADING AND
264 A handsome Onion of immense size,
averaging 9 to 10 inches in circumference,
ONIONS YELLOW
solid, heavy and of perfect globe shape;
the skin is of a glossy, deep purplish-red
color; flesh close-grained, sparkling white,
GLOBES
cooking tender and mild. It is hardy, a
splendid keeper, and a big yielder, averaging
under good culture from 800 to 1,000 bushels
per acre. Our strain of this seed is absolutely
unsurpassed, being grown by experts from
bulbs critically selected for largest size,
solidity, brilliant rich color and typical
globe shape, with small necks. Lb. $3.75,
/4.1b. $1.0O, 07.. 35c, pkt. IOC, pre
paid.

Southport White Globe


261 One of the most beautiful Onions
grown, being of symmetrical globe shape,
with a smooth satin white skin, forming a
perfect silver ball. It grows to a large
size, averaging /2 to 9 inches in circum
7

ference, and is solid and heavy; the flesh


is purest white, close and fine grained, mild
and of delicate flavor. It is a heavy cropper,

yielding under good culture up to 900 bushels


per acre. Our strain of this seed is grown
from picked thin-necked bulbs, which ripen
so uniformly and cure so thoroughly that the
Onions keep nearly as well as the Red and Rennie s Market-Maker Golden Globe
Yellow varieties. For the family garden, 260 In color the skinis an attractive
a valuable golden yellow, the flesh snow
as well as for market, this is
white, firm, mild and juicy. The very small necks of this superior strain
Onion. Lb. $4.2O. % lh. $1.25, enable the bulbs to ripen down evenly, thus insuring unsurpassed keeping
oz. 4Oc, pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid. qualities. It ripens much earlier than any other
globe variety; matures with
surprising uniformity, and nearly every bulb throughout the entire crop will be of the
same uniformly moulded shape and marketable size. Itskeeping qualities cannot
be surpassed the onions remain sound the year round if properly kept
5 Ibs. $13.75, lb. $3.25, % lb. 9Oc, oz: 30c, pkt. |Oc. prepaid.
255 Australian Brown. Extra Early. An early and very
hardy variety,
which does especially well in Canada. Should be planted early, on low, wet
grounds to get large bulbs. The skin is thick and the color is a rich brown. Is
specially noted as a good keeper, as it keeps well into spring, and much longer than
other varieties. Lb. $2.5O, /4 80c. oz. 25c, pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
"

. .
,

o get early onions. One of the standard varieties on our market, where it is often called "Silvcrskin,"
although of a bright yellow color. 5 Ibs. SI 0.75. lb. $2.50. lb. 80c. oz. 25c, pkt. % 1 Oc,
prepaid.

Rennie s Extra Early Red.


This is one of the best Onions for the Canadian North-West
O257can be made to produce fine marketable onions
It in 90 days from the sowing of the seed, is of mild
flavor, and keeps well. The
a deep rich red, the grain is fine and close, and the onion is solid
color is
and heavy. It is hardy and reliable, and well adapted for the early market. This onion will succeed
almost anywhere, but is peculiarly fitted for northern latitudes, where the seasons arc short and cool.
5 It. $14.00." S3. 25. Alb. 90c, oz.3Qc, pkt. 1 Qc. prepaid.

o
this
258
Genuine Giant Yellow Prizetaker
Genuine Giant Yellow Prizetaker Onion. The large size and handsome appearance of
Onion makes it equally desirable for the home garden or for market. It is strictly and
No. 258 Giant Yellow Genuine willbe found on fruit stands durinn the fall, where it is sold as Spanish Onion. The true Prizetakci
"fancy,"

Prizetaker Onion Onion is Klobe-shape, has pale-yellow skin and white flesh, which is very mild and of delicate flavor
Lb. $3.25, 4 lb. 90c, oz. 30c, pkt. lOc, prepaid Lh. S3.25. 4 lb. 90c. oz. 30c. pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
24 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL

Richest in Flavor Surest in Growth


specially selected seed we offer produces the finest
The
The most essential item in growing
ihaped, best colored and largest cropping onion of the
onions for market is good seed seed
Wethersfield type, and is grown by experts, from bulbs
that will come up and seed that wil
critically selected for size,
produce the variety you want cheat-
solidity, color, shape and small JL ^.
seed is very poor economy.
necks to insure a perfect onion
that will be beyond criticism.

-
*

No. 266
Rennie s Selected
Yellow Globe
Danvers
l.b. $3.00, % Ib. 9Oc.
<%x.
30c, pkt. lOc

o
of
266
Rennie s Selected Yellow Globe Danvers
(Private Stock)
One of the most extensively used mam crop yellow onions. Bulbs
medium to large size, uniformly globe shaped, with small neck, and ripen
O265
Rennie
mous onions,
The
s Selected Large Red Wethersfield
best variety in all sections. Produces heavy crops of enor
all clean, solid, heavy and perfect. No "thick necks."
Sure cropper. Long keeper. Unequalled shipper. Our Large Red Wethers
very evenly. Skin rich coppery yellow; flesh creamy white, crisp, and of field is a grand red variety and a general favorite. With the exception of
mild and excellent flavor. Keeps well; excellent for shipping. We have, Rennie s Selected Yellow Globe Danvers, there is no variety as largely
by careful selection and breeding, developed a selected strain which has grown. Our stock is excellent, being saved from only carefully selected
the ripening habit, and small neck of the original Danvers and yet is more onions. The surface color is a rich dark red; the flesh sparkling white
globular, thus giving larger yields and handsomer bulbs without sacri It is an early variety to mature and a fine keeper. The flavor is good and
ficing any of the good qualities of the parent stock. 5 Ibs. $13.75. mild, admirable for boiling. 5 Ibs. SI 3.75. Ib. S3.35. Ib. 95c. %
b. S3.00. V, Ib. 90c. oz. 30c. pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid. oz. 35c. pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.

O Perfectly
Rennie s
Round, Uniform Shape, Not Necky.
XXX Yellow Globe
Attractive Appearance
Sure Keeper. Heavy Cropper. Fast Seller
262 This grand variety marks absolute perfection in Yellow Globe Onions. It ha.
l?en bred from a critically selected improved type of Yellow Globe Danvers, and show*
the best qualities of the parent variety, together with many added valuable characteristics,
which have resulted from several years scientific breeding. It is so much superior in
shape, size, solidity and yield, that all growers can profitably discard all other varieties in
its favor. It is uniformly round in shape, brownish yellow in color, medium size, very solid
and heavy, of excellent quality, and produces an enormous weight per acre. It bulbs up
very early, may be used almost all summer, and ripens up crisp and solid all the fall
Lb. S3.50. /4 Ib. SI .00. oz. 35c. pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.

Rennie s XXX Large Red


Unequalled for Cropping, Keeping and Shipping. Solid, Heavy and Perfect
No Thick Neck.
263 This highly bred and critically selected type, grown specially for us by the leading
Connecticut onion experts, is one which we recommend with the surest confidence. The
most rigorous care has been taken to select the seed only from the finest developed bulbs,
and it will be found entirely free from mis-shapen or necky onions. Under proper conditions
No. 265 Rennie s Selected Red Wethersfield we affirm that it will develop none but large size bulbs, rich dark red in surface color, with
sparkling white flesh, mild in flavor and excellent for boiling. Matures early and keeps
Lb. $3.35. , Ib. 95c. oz. .Me. pkt. lOc. prepaid splendidly. Lb. $3.50. V*lh.$l .00. oz. 35c. P^t. 1 Oc. prepaid.
1920 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 25

Rennie s Onions and Onion Sets


Onion Sets 259 Large Red Wethersfield.
-
-Productive, large, deep red;
Yellow Dutch or Bottom Sets. Fine dry sets, pleasant flavor, excellent keeper.
O280
medium in size and unsprouted. Fine for raising early- s ib*. $13.75, lb. $3.25, /4 lb.
big onions. 5 Ibs. $1 .70, b. 35c. prepaid. 90c, oz. 30c, Oc, prepaid.
I kt. 1

282 White Dutch or Bottom Sets. Our sets of these


270 Yellow Globe Danvers.
are very choice, small, dry and unsprouted. Produces large
A good onion both for home garden
and for market, combining re
onions of fine flavor. 5 Ibs. SI .90. lb. 40c. prepaid.
ripening with large yield.
liability in
Skin pale yellow, flesh pure white,
Yellow Multiplier crisp, and mild in flavor.
$1 2.50.
5 Ibs.
lb $2.75, 1-4 lb. 9Oc.
Potato or Yellow Multiplier. Many of our cus 30c.
<>z.
I>kt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
O283 tomers prefer Multipliers or Potato Onions to Dutch Sets very White Welsh A
on account of their cluster growing habit. One bulb vvi]J O279 hardy, perennial variety of
throw out six to twelve sprouts. If left to grow to maturity, they onion used only for bunching or
will grow onions of moderate size, early-green onions. Much superior
makinggoodcookers. The matured to the Egyptian onion, which
onion forms in divisions and is an urows a tough, woody stem. This
excellent keeper, of a remarkably onion is entirely free from this ob
fine mild flavor. 5 Ibs. $1 .40 jection. Sow seed thinly in rows
lb. 30c, prepaid. 12 to 16 inches apart. Perfectly
284 Shallots. Similar to Po hardy and requires no mulching.
tato Onions; produces green onions Seed may be sown in late summer
of good quality. 5 Ibs. Si ,40. or early fall months for early
lb. 30c, prepaid. spring onions, or in the spring
for later use. Lb. $5.35.
/4lb.$1.5O. oz SOc.pkt. lOc.
Egyptian or prepaid.

Perennial Tree 274 Mammoth Silver King.-


Very large, averaging 5 to 6 inches
Onion Sets in diameter;
silver white,
matures early. Skin
flesh snowy, tender,
281 A perfectly hardy perennial mild and sweet. Specimens of this
onion, throwing up stalks every variety have been grown to weigh
as high as 4 Ibs. Lb. $5.35,
spring. Desirable, as it produces
/4lb.$1.50,o/ 50c, Pkt lOc.
green onions of good quality, very
prepaid.
early in the spring. 5 Ibs. SI .40. 278 White An
lb. 30c* prepaid. Bunching.
extra early, round, white variety,
maturing large, snowy-white onions
Selected Sets of very fine quality, long before
ttie other sorts are ready. For early
191 A
perennial bulbous plant No. 278 White Bunching No. 279 Early White Welsh bunching or using green it is
allied to the onion, used for flavor /4 lb. $1.20, oz. 40c, /4 lb. $1.50, oz. 50c, unsurpassed. Lb. $4 00
ing soups, etc. 5 Ibs. S3. 00. /, lb. $1 .20. oz. 40c. Pkt. 1 Oc.
pkt. lOc, prepaid pkt. 10c, prepaid
lb. 65c> prepaid. prepaid.
271 White Portugal or Silverskin. A mild and pleasant onion, of
Pickling Onion somewhat flattened shape. It is very popular for family use and one of
the best for pickling, also for slicing or boiling. A favorite with many,
Earliest White Barletta. Three weeks earlier than White when young, as a salad or bunching onion; excellent for winter. This
O285
inch
Queen; waxy-white color, and grows
with formed bulbs
1 /4 inches in diameter and 3/4
variety is largely grown for sets, and is regarded as a standard sort on
thick, finely slightly flattened at top. Lb. $5.35. account of it being hard and firm. Lb. $4.00, /t lb. $1 .20. oz. 40c.
t lb.
>/ SI .50, oz. 50c, Pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
286 Early Silverskin. Small white, for pickling. Lb. $5.35,
1

4 IV SI .50, oz. 50c, Pkt. lOc. prepaid. Play Safe Sow Rennie s Seeds

370
ONION
YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS
ONION ONION
LARGE RED WETHERSFiELD
159
Oisnon Jaunc de Denver* Gros rouge dcJA etiltrifldd
Good for Hon Oignon
Productivr, L.rcc. Dpj
BlcellcDl Keeper

Rennie s

Seeds
RENNIE S please
JUBILEE
CALENDAR critical
SftfACC -/.
A
-*&
Lb. $2.75, 1,4 lb. 90c, oz. 30c, b. $1.50, oz. 50c, pkt. lOc, Lb. $3.25, /4 lb. 90c, oz. 30c,
pkt. lOc, prepaid prepaid pkt. lOc, prepaid
26 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 1920

Rennie s Selected
Early Garden Peas
Sow one pound to 40 feet of drill

Little Marvel
Little Marvel. We are sure that
O300
as soon as
with
Canadian gardeners become
Little Marvel they will be
acquainted
more than satisfied with this variety. The
vines, of dwarf, even growth, average fifteen
inches in height and are heavily set with fine
pods, frequently borne in pairs. The pods
average two and one-half inches in length, are
square at the bottom, and well filled with six
to seven quite large, deep-green peas. The peas
are ready for the table fully as early as American
Wonder or Nott s Excelsior, but the pods are
larger and the vines produce a much heavier
crop. All who desire a fine early crop of the
choicest wrinkled peas will be delighted with
Little Marvel. 5 Ibs. $2.5O, lb. 55c,
/4 b. 2Oc, pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.

Burpee s Blue-Bantam Pea


Burpee s Blue-Bantam Pea. The
O299
dwarf, vigorous vines average
and enormous
fifteen inches
in height carry really crops of
large, deep bluish-green pods. The handsome
pointed pods, generally borne singly, measure
four to four and one-half inches long and are
tightly packed with eight to ten large, deep
bluish-green peas. These peas are not only large
in size, but of most luscious flavor. The pods
are ready to pick as early as American Wonder,
while double the size in fact, they average

fully as large as Gradus!


"Blue-Bantam"
will surely become as popular among first-
early peas as is our famous Golden Bantam
amongst early Sweet Corns. 5 Ibs. $2.5O,
lb. 55c, V4 lb. 2Oc, pkt. IOC. prepaid.
Rennie s Prosperity
The Earliest Wrinkled or Marrow Pea
Sweet, Luscious, Tender
Grown.
(Gradus). This popular new large-
O304 podded wrinkled pea of finest quality ma
tures pods only two or three days later than
the small-podded round-seeded extra-earlies.
The vine has heavy stems with large light-
green leaves, and grows three feet high. It

produces uniformly large pods, measuring


from
four to four and a half inches in length, nearly
round, and well filled with very large, handsome
peas of the finest flavor. The peas
remain
tender and sweet for some time after they are
large enough to use. 5 Ibs. $2.5O, lb. 55c,
/4 lb. 2OC, pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
301 American Wonder. A leading dwarf wrinkled
Pea- esteemed for earlincss. productiveness, flavor, and
quality- 5 Ibs. $2.25. H>.
50c. /4 lb. 20c. pkt. 1 Oc.
prepaid.
307 Nott a Excelsior. A fine extra early dwarf
wrinkled pea. 5 Ibs. $2.25. lb. 50c. /4 lb. 20c.
pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.

302 Extra Early Premium Gem.


12 inches. A well-known and very satisfactory No. 300 Rennie s Little Marvel Peas
variety for the home garden. 5 Ibs. $2.25,
2Oc, Oc. 5 Ibs. $2.50, lb. 55c, lb. 20c, pkt. lOc, prepaid
lb. 5OC, /4 lb. pkt. 1 prepaid. 4
1920 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL

Each Variety Listed is a Winner


Rennie s XXX
Earliest Table Marrow
One of the earliest, sweetest and largest wrinkled
Marrow Pe as

308 new, extra early, large


Tliis fine,
O;podded, wrinkled marrow pea is posi
tively the best in its class. Unlike the
usual extra earlies, it is full, wrinkled, and
sweet as any late pea now in cultivation.
ant grows about three feet high, resembling
ity, though a little darker in color. Being of an
nally vigorous and hardy constitution, it may be
ith first earlies, coming in but three or four days
an the round, hard shell sorts. Yields a heavy
ible crop of uniformly long, straight, square ended,
een pods, well filled with large, rich flavored,
marrow peas of an attractive deep green color.

$2.50. lb. 55c. /i .


20c. pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.

Rennie s Best Extra Early. This superb strain


in purity of stock and freedom from spots all other
early peas ever offered in this country. Equally
Itsas Alaska, the peas are much better in flavor,
nes are quite slender, of very quick growth, and
E eighteen to twenty-four inches in height. The pods
well filled, and the entire crop can be gathered generally

picking. A most profitable variety for market


-s. Slbs. $2.0O. lb. 45c. 4lb. 20c. Pkt. lOc.
paid.

Tho. Laxton. A long-podded, extremely


early wrinkled pea. grows about three feet high.
It

th a hairdy robust vine. It is a heavy and reliable crop-

r of uni formly well-filled pods, which are deep rich green,

uare at end instead of having a long sloping point.


Ibs. $2 .50. lb. 55c. >
lb- 20c. Pkt. lOc. prepaid.

Laxtonian
^5 Laxtonian. The Dwarf Gradus.
310 The tall,
extra early. Gradus Pea, witli its large telephone-like pods
and its exquisitely flavored peas, is one of the most popular
of all varieties. In Laxtonian we have a dwarf type of the
Gradus with the same large pods a few days later in
season, but on the other hand requiring no stakes and
the same superlative quality peas. This new Dwarf Pea
is the largest podded of all the early dwarf Peas, and re

quires no supports of any kind. 5 Ibs. $2.70. lb- 65c.


>/4
lb. 20c. pkt. 1 Oc.

317 Rennie A main crop sort, about


s Fillbasket.
two not only very productive, but the pods
feet high. It is
are of the largest size, 4 to 5 inches in length, and well-filled
with large peas of the most delicious quality.
5 Ibs. S2.25. lb. 45C. / lb. 20C. Pkt. 1 0".

Tall Telephone. A strong li-x-. riant-growing


O321
main crop variety, attaining a height of about 4Vz
feet. Exceedingly prolific, oft -n producing 24 pods to the
BENNIES stalk. The pods, which are the largest of iiil varieties, are
JUBILEE packed with immense wrinkled marrow peas, 8 being the
CALENDAR average, while 10 to 12 to a pod are very frequently found.
SffPACf /.
No. 321 Tall The quality is superb. 5 Ibs. $2.25. lb. 50c. lb. 20c.
Telephone A

5 Ibs. $2.25, lb. SOc, , lb. 20c, pkt. lOc, pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
prepaid
28 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 1920

You Will be Pleased with these Varieties


Garden Peas
Rennie s XXX Melting
Marrow
A New Dwarf Sort
Distinct
Rennie s New XXX Melting Marrow
O323 Pea. Though not the earliest pea grown, closely
follows the extra early sorts, thus filling in the gap
between these and the mid-summer varieties. The
massive pods are produced in prodigal abundance
and are flosely packed with from six to eight immense
wrinkled marrow peas of a rich green color. The
plants are of robust, hnlf-dwarf habit, growing about
15 inches high, with sturdy branching stalks that are
practically self-supporting, so that trellis or brush is

?ci vfu, \vi!iir LI ic LVUiyudHi uruvjiuns, UWUIIHI 14 utility


and superb rich buttery flavor is unequalled by any
other pea of American origin. 5 Ibs. $2.50* Ik- 55c.
/4 lb. 20c. pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
315 Rennie s Dwarf Telephone. Grows to the
height of 18 inches; large, handsome pods. The peas
are of great flavor and excellence. The pods frequently
measure 5 inches in length, and are broad, straight,
and remarkably well filled, often containing 9 or 10
peas. The color of the pod is pale green, and it is
thick, plump, and well adapted to marketing. Peas
extra large size. Bears close planting and requires no
sticks or supports. 5 Ibs. $2.50, lb. 55c.
4 lb. 20c. pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.

Senator Garden Peas


A Grand Second Early Sort. Produces
O316
large, luscious, wrinkled peas of most excellent table
The vines are much more than
quality. productive
most other sorts, and the handsome, large, round pods
are well-filled with from seven to ten large peas of
splendid quality; even the largest peas are sweet and
meltingly tender. Vines grow 2 feet high and carry an
immense crop. All growers of this variety are sure to
be pleasantly satisfied with both the quality and quan
tity of the crop. 5 Ibs. $2.50. lb. 55c. /4 lb. 20c.
pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.

Improved Stratagem. 1 /z feet. A favor


O326 withite market gardeners. Pods of immense size,
with
filled very large green peas of the finest quality.
$2.50. lb. 55c, /4 lb. 20c. Pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
5 Ibs. }

322 Champion of England. 4 feet. This popular


wrinkled variety is largely used on account of the rich
flavor of the peas. 5 Ibs. $2.00. lb. 45c. /4 lb. 20c.
pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
324 Duke of Albany. 4 feet. Pods in abundance.
Peas large and very rich flavor. 5 Ibs. $2 .25.
lb. 50c, /4 lb. 20c, Pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
329 Giant
Sugar. 4 /4 feet. These are
cultivated for their pods which are remarkably ten
der and sweet
when gathered
young. They
GARDEN PEAS
are boiled
whole and
served up sim
ilar to green
beans. Excels
all other Sugar
Peas in size,
productiveness
and quality.
The pods are
gigantic in
size, broad,
sweet and ten
der, extremely
fleshy.
Lb. 75c.
/4 lb.25c,
Pkt. 10c.
prepaid.

Field Peas.
No. 316 Rennie s Senator See "Farm

Price List."
Lb. 55c, pkt. lOc, prepaid
5 Ibs. $2.50, lb. 5Sc, /4 lb. 20c,
l
pkt. lOc, prepaid
1920 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 29

Parsnip, Parsley, Peppers and Pumpkins


Parsnip
1 oz. to 200 feet of drill;
5 Ibs. to an acre

Rennie s XXX Guernsey


Half-Long Parsnip
290 An improved half-long parsnip
has long been wanted for soils which
are not deep enough to carry a crop
of the ordinary length. Our new
"Guernsey"
will be found especially
valuable on this account, as the roots
do not grow so long as the "Hollow
Crown," but are of greater diameter
and much more easily gathered. The
roots are very smooth, the flesh is fine
grained and of most excellent quality.
No. 291 Hollow Crown Parsnip Lb. $1 .SO, /4 Ib. 50c, oz. 2Oc.
Lb. $1.00, 1/4 Ib. 30c, oz. ISc, pkt. lOc pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
291 Hollow Crown. An excellent variety
for the table. Roots long, with smooth white
skin, uniform in shape, tender and of the best

Parsley quality. Lb.


pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
$1.00. A
Ib. 30c. oz. 1 5c.

1 oz. for 150 feet of drill

o Rennie s XXX Evergreen Curled Table Parsley


298 This distinct and handsome new variety is of quick and robust growth;
forms compact plants densely covered with brilliant green-colored, finely cut and
gracefully curved leaves. For garnishing, it is unequalled, while the rich aromatic
flavor is especially valuable for flavoring, either when fresh or dried. Lb. 1 .75, $
V* Ib. 6Oc, oz. 20c, pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
295 Champion Moss Curled. Leaves beautifully crimped and curled. Lb.
$1 .50. /4 Ib. 45c,
oz. 1 5c. pkt Oc. prepaid.
1
297 Turnip Rooted. The root is the edible portion of this variety, and resembles a small parsnip
both in color and shape. The roots can be dug late in the fall and stored in sand for winter use. Ex
tensively used for flavoring soups and stews. Lb. $1 .50. V* Ib. 45c, oz. 1 5c. pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid

Pumpkin
oz. will plant 15 hills
1

342 Japanese Pie. Medium size; ripens early, and is an excellent keeper. Flesh a rich
salmon color, exceptionally fine grained. Green skin. Lb. $2.75. /4 Ib. 90c. oz. 30c,
pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
Jumbo. Very largest cream-colored pumpkin that grows. Seed taken from
O343
specimens over 175 Ibs. in weight. Lb. $3.75. /4 b- $1.25. oz. 40c. pkt. 1 Oc.
prepaid.
344 Large Yellow Field (Very Fine Strain). Flesh deep, rich yellow, fine grained and
highly flavored. Lb. $2.00. /i Ib. 60c, oz. 20c, pkt- 1 Oc, prepaid.
Large Cheese. One of the best for table use. Fruit flattened ;
skin creamy yellow
O345
when mature. The flesh is yellow, tender, and of excellent quality. Lb. $2.25. /4 Ib. 75c.
oz.25c. Pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
346 Quaker Pie. Popular pie and unlike any other variety.
pumpkin, being distinct
Of a creamy color, both inside and out. Flesh very deep, fine grained, and richly flavored.
Makes very delicious pies. Lb. $2.75, Vt Ib. 90c. oz. 30c. Pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
347 Mammoth or Tours (Green Skin). Coarse variety; enormous size; very pro
ductive. Lb. $3.75, 1/4 !b. $1 .25, oz. 40c. Pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
348 Sweet or Sugar (New England Pie). Excellent quality for pies. Fruits deep orange,
eight to ten inches in diameter, round and slightly ribbed. Flesh rich deep yellow, fine grained
and very sweet. Lb. $2.25, ,4 Ib. 75c. oz. 25c, pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.

Peppers
330 Chinese Giant. A fine mild Red Pepper of enormous size and magnificent appear
ance. The monster peppers are of thick, blocky form and brilliant glossy scarlet color.
Oz. $1 .00. Pkt. 1 Oc prepaid.
Ruby King. The peppers ordinarily grow 4 /j to 6 inches long by 3 /2 to 4 /2 inches
O341through. Remarkably mild and pleasant to the taste. Oz. 80c. pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
333 Cayenne. Small red pods, cone shaped, intensely pungent. Oz. 80c. pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid .

334 Long Red. Has brilliant red pods. The standard Pepper. General favorite.
Oz. 80c. pkt. 10c, prepaid. No. 295 Champion Moss Curled Parsley
336 Sweet Spanish. Mild and pleasant. For salads. Oz. 80c. Pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid. Lb. $1.50, 1/4 Ib. 45c, oz. 15c, pkt. lOc, prepaid
30 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 1920

Rennie s- The Seed par Excellence

No. 359 Improved French Breakfast Lb. $1.50, /4 Ib. 50c, oz. 20c, pkt. lOc, prepaid

Rennie s XXX Scarlet


Tipped Radish
Round White
o 364
Rennie s XXX Scarlet Oval
This is a fine, new, bright red radish, which grows
quickly to a large size, weighing up to one ounce per bulb, or
363 This superior strain has been specially developed for about four times the weight of any other early sort. Notwith
outdoor cultivation, and will be found a great improvement
standing its great size, it does not get hollow or pithy, but the
over the ordinary kinds. When bunched, they immediately
sparkling white flesh remains solid, crisp and juicy, and very
arrest attention by their attractive appearance, being per mild in flavor. This radish is slightly oval or a deep globe in
fectly round in shape, bright scarlet in color,
with a distinct
shape, two inches in depth, one and a half inches in diameter,
white tip, which makes a vivid contrast. The mild, crisp with tender skin of a rich deep crimson color. Lb. $1 .75.
white flesh is of excellent flavor, and never takes on that
/4 Ib. 6OC, oz. 25c, pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
strong rank flavor so often noticed in the later varieties.
Lb. $1 .75, /4 Ib. 6Oc, oz. 25C, pkt. 1 OC, prepaid. 359 Improved French Breakfast. A great favorite.
Beautiful bright scarlet, with pure white tip. Oblong in shape,
350 Cooper s Sparkler. A globe-shaped with
radish
medium size; makes rapid growth. It is a fine table variety
very short top, thus making it adaptable for forcing, although on account of its excellent quality and attractive appearance.
it is equally good for outside. The color is a rosy carmine, Fine for open ground or forcing, Lb. $1
.SO, /4 Ib. Oc.
with a long white tip. Lb. $1 .50, /4 Ib- 5Oc, oz. 2Oc, oz. 2OC, pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
Rennie sWhite Tipped. A very select stock
351 Rennie s Crimson Globe or Non Plus Ultra.
Fine for forcing. Skin rich dark carmine, foliage short, stiff
O353
(Early Scarlet Turnip White Tipped); one of the best
and 21 days. Lb. $1 .50, /4 Ib. 5Oc,
for marketing. Lb. $1 .50, /4 lb. 5Oc, oz. 2Oc, pkt. 1 Oc.
small. Ready in
oz. 2OC, Oc,
pkt. 1 prepaid.
P Paid- 365Rosy Gem (White
Tipped Forcing). A beau
tiful round radish; bright
Rennie s Icicle scarlet skin with large white
360 Long White Icicle. The tip; remarkably early. Best
finest and longest of the very early pure for greenhouse growing.
white varieties. Planted in Lb. $1 .SO, /4 lb. 5Oc,
pring the radishes are ready
oz. 2Oc, Oc, prepaid.
pkt. 1
for use in twenty to twen 368 Rennie s Earli
ty-five days; their long, est White Olive.
lender form and pure The beautiful little
paper-white skin are white olive-shaped rad
most attractive when ishes are ready for the
bunched for market. table in only sixteen
Lb. $ 1 .50, to twenty days from
/4 Ib. 5Oc, oz. 2Oc, sowing the seed.
Oc, prepaid.
pkt. 1 Lb. $1.50,
Rennie s Seeds are No. 350 Cooper s Sparkler white tipped) A lb. 5Oc, oz. 2Oc.
highest in quality Lb. $1.50, j Ib. SOc, oz. 20c, pkt. lOc, prepaid pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
1920 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 31

Rennie s Selected Radish Seed


356 Early Long Crimson
Scarlet
(Short Top).
Radish
The
O352Giant
Radish attains double
.Th a i

finest strain of this the size of those of


most popular radish. other forcing varieties,
The long, slender, without getting pithy
handsomely colored or hollow. It is very
roots are most attrac early, notwithstanding
tive in appearance. its size. Color crim
They are ready in son, flesh pure white,
about twenty-five of the best quality.
days; crisp, brittle, Fine for outdoors and
and of choicest qual forcing. Lb. $1 .50.
ity. They reach a /4 lb. 5OC, oz. 2OC.
length of five to six pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
inches, growing half
out of the ground. 357 Early Scarlet
Lb. $1.50, Turnip. Very early
small, round; entire
1/4 lb. 5Oc, oz. 2Oc, Radish is of a rich
pkt. 1 OCi prepaid. scarlet color. This
splendid variety has
362 Improved always been a great
Chartier. A
distinct favorite with market
and exceedingly at gardeners and for kit-
tractive sort; a clear chen garden alike.
rose-colored long Rad Lb. SI.SO.
ish, shading into pure /4 lb. 5Oc, oz.
2Qc.
waxy white at the pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
tips. Attains very large
369 Rennie s Rad
size. Perhaps one of ish Mixture. A mix
the best all-seasons
ture of all kinds of rad
Radishes for the open ishes. Sow a row of it,
ground. Grows very and it will furnish you
fast; keeps crisp two delicious radishes
months. Lb. SI .50, throughout the year.
/4 lb. 5Oc, oz. 2Oc, Lb. SI. SO.
pkt. 1 Od prepaid.
/4 lb. 5Oc, oz. 2Oc.
pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
No. 364 Rennie s XXX Scarlet Oval Radish
Lb. $1.75, 1/4 lb. 60c, 01. 25c, pkt. lOc, prepaid
(See page 30.)

Winter Varieties
Sow in July
370 Long Black Spanish. Black skin, but pure
white flesh; half long; one of the best for winter use.
Lb. $1 .50, /4 lb. 5Oc, oz. 2Oc, pkt. 1 Qc, prepaid.
371 Round Black Spanish. Differs in shape only
from above; oval round. Lb. $1.50, /4 lb. 5Oc,
oz. 2Oc, pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
Scarlet China. Bright rose-colored winter var
O373 iety; excellent quality. Lb. $1.5O, /4 lb. 5Oc,
oz. 2OC, pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
374 White China. Skin and flesh white. Lb. $1 .50,
/4 lb. 5Oc, oz. 2OC, pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.

Japanese Radishes
Sow in July
349 Mikado (Nerima). This surpasses in sweetness
of flesh, even the well known Sakurajima. "Mikado"

grows to a length of 12 by 3 to 4 inches in circumference.


No. 387 Mammoth The fleshpure white, and of an indescribable sweet
is

Sandwich Island and delicate flavor. Once grown always grown. It never No. 349 Mikado Radish
Salsify
4 lb. $1.00, oz. 35c, pkt. lOc, grows pithy. Finer than Icicle or Lady Finger. Try it. V, lb. 75c, oz. 2Sc, pkt. lOc,
prepaid (See page 32.) Lb. S2.25. /4 11 .
75c, oz. 25C, pkt. 1 Qc, prepaid. prepaid
32 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL

Rennie s XXX Autumn- Winter Green Hubbard Squash

Rennie XXX Autumn Winter Green s - and cooking, and yields most bountifully. Rennie s XXX
O410Hubbard. The Highest Bred Type in Cultivation.
There no more
is or more of
represents these qualities perfected by varied and long-con
tinued cultivation, selection and breeding. The flesh is of a
profitable popular variety
squash than the Hubbard. It out-sells all others in our largest rich yellow or orange color, very solid, dry and sweet, and of
markets, is acknowledged the standard of quality, it has the the finest flavor, either boiled, steamed, baked, or in pies.
strongest and most vigorously growing vine, is best for pies Lb. S3.OO, /4 b. $1 .OO, oz. 35c, pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.

406 Improved Hubbard (Chicago Warted Strain). 396 Summer Crookneck (Improved Giant). One of
Large, blackish green, hard as wood, with warty knots all over the best of the summer squashes. It is of dwarf, bushy habit
it; satisfies even the inexperienced observer that it is the best. and very productive. The skin is yellow. The shape is
More largely grown as a winter sort than any other. shown in the illustration. The flesh has a deep golden yellow
Lb. $2.75, % lb. 9Oc, oz. 3Oc, pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid. color, and is dry and of most agreeable flavor. This is, in
404 Mammoth Yellow. The outer skin of this great fact, most highly esteemed of all the summer varieties.
squash is a rich orange yellow. The flesh is yellow and Lb. $2.75, /4 lb. 9Oc, oz. 3OC, pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
very thick, and the quality is good and nutritious. It is of Rennie s Squash Mixture. One sowing will
the highest vajue as a stock food, far exceeding ordinary O401 produce Squashes for the season. This mixture
pumpkins in this respect, and answering as well as root crops. contains a great variety of summer and winter sorts, just
It is a prolific variety, and a good winter keeper. Has reached suited for growing for exhibition or table use. /4 lb. 9Oc,
the great weight of 292 pounds. It is a typical sort to grow oz. 3Oc, pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
for exhibition at the fairs. Lb. $3.0O, lb. 9Oc, oz. % 402 Red Hubbard (Golden Hubbard). The heavily
30c, pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid. warted skin is of a beautiful bright red color; flesh deep golden
399 Early Yellow Bush Scalloped. The bush or patty yellow; fine grained; cooks very dry and of excellent flavor.
pan squashes are earlier than any other summer variety. Lb. $2.75, /4 lb. 90c, oz. 3Oc, pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
The illustration shows the characteristic shape. The skin
and flesh are of a clear yellow, and it is tender when ready for Boston Marrow. Very early squash, brilliant
use. It is of dwarf bushy habit, quite hardy and very pro O400 orange-red. Good cooking and keeping qualities make
ductive. Lb. $2.75. /4 lb. 9Oc, oz. 3 0c, pkt. 1 Oc, it popular with the consumer. This variety cannot be sur
prepaid. passed for the North-West. Lb. $2.75, lb. 9Oc. M
oz. 3Oc, pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.

i
SQUASH
ENGLISH VEGETABLE MARROW
Rhubarb Seed
1

Courge Moellc v*g*talc n K Uie 380 s St. Martin. -


Johnston
The and one of the earliest
finest
Rhubarbs: grows to an enormous
size: superior flavor: color delicate
pink. 1/4 lb. $1
.OO, oz. 35c,
pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.

Salsify or Oyster Plant


Mammoth Sandwich Island
O387
This splendid variety will average
nearly twice the size of the White Firm -h
Salsify. Grows very uniformly. Mild and
delicious in flavor. A popular sort with
all ur.wurs. Lb. S3. 75. Alb. SI .00.
a*: 35c. Pkt 1 Oc. prepaid.

No. 413 Oz. 30c, pkt. lOc


Rennie s Flowers will brighten No. 396 Summer Crookneck Squash
up your garden A lb. 90c, oz. 30c, pkt. 10c, prepaid
1920 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL

Vegetable Marrow, Spinach and Herbs


Vegetable Rennie s
Marrow Mammoth
Squash Green Squash
412 Long White 411 Holds the re
Bush Marrow. Is an cord for the Heaviest
improvement on the Weight Squash Ever
Trailing Vegetable Grown. 403 Ibs. For
Marrow. Fruit is large
and exhibition purposes it
and handsome,
the plants are of bush stands without a rival.
form, so can be planted Skin dark green, flesh
from 3 to 4 ft. apart. golden yellow. Seeds
Flesh is creamy white from specimens weigh
and of excellent quality. ing 300 Ibs. Pkt. con
Lb. $3.00. taining ten seeds and
A Ib. 90c, oz. 30c, secret "How to Grow
pkt -10c.
413 English Vege Big Squash." 25c.
table Marrow (Trail $10.00 cash will be
ing). A favorite early- paid to customers grow
variety. Skin greenish ing Mammoth Squash
yellow. Fruit long, to weigh not less than
flesh white and of rich 300 Ibs. each, and $5.00
Plant in hills,
flavor.
8ft. apart. Lb. $2.70.
No. 412 Long White Bush Marrow cash for specimens not
less than 200 Ibs. each,
Ib. 90c, oz. 30c.
"A
1/4 Ib. 90c, oz. 30c, pkt. lOc, prepaid from seed procured from
pkt. 1 Qc. us this season.
414 Cocozelle Bush (Italian Marrow). Of compact bush growth
with dark green foliage; the fruits are oblong, twelve inches or more in Siberian Pea
length, and four to five inches in diameter. Skin dark green with stripes 505 Caragana Arborescens (Siberian Pea). An invaluable hedge
of a still deeper shade. Lb. $3.00* /4 Ib- 90c> oz. 3OCp pkt. 1 Oc. and ornamental shrub. Especially well adapted forthe Prairie Provinces.
It grows rapidly from seed and in two or three years at the most it becomes
a sturdy bush, suitable for hedges or windbreaks. Ib. 90c. oz. 30c,
Spinach pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
\/4

oz. for 100 feet of drill; 10 to 12 Ibs. per acre oz wil1 80W 2S sq *
1

388 Lon^ Season {Improved Long Standing). This variety of


Tobacco
*** *
*"- "*
* *

and plant an acre


ft>

Spinach is especially adapted for the summer season, when other sorts 419 Improved Connecticut. A standard. Oz. $1 .00, pkt. 1 Oc.
quickly run to seed. The leaves are a rich dark green color, very thick, 420 Havana. Fine large leaf variety. Oz.$1 .QO.pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
crumpled, and of splendid quality. Lb. $1.20* /4 1. 40c. oz. t 5c. 421 Quesnel. A favorite in Quebec. Leaf broad. Oz. SI .00.
pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid. pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
389 Improved Victoria. The glossy dark green foliage is attrac
tively crumpled and thick in texture. Its giant leaves often measure 10
Herbs
inches across, which when cooked are of excellent flavor. Improved Every garden should contain an assortment of herbs, and care should
Victoria is an early maturing as well as giant leaved Spinach. Very popular. be taken to harvest them properly. This should be done on a dry day,
Lb. $1 .20, /4 Ib. 40c. oz. 1 5c, pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid. just before they come into full bloom, then dry quickly and pack closely,
390 Bloomsdale or Savoy Leaved. Also called Norfolk Savoy entirely excluded from the air.
480 Anise. Oz. 35c, pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
Leaved. A favorite with market gardeners. It has thick, dark green
486 Dill. /4 Ib. $] .00, oz. 35c, pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
wrinkled leaves, and is perfectly hardy. One of the best for fall sowing.
Lb. $1 .20, ,4 Ib. 40c, oz. 1 5c, pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
489 Lavender, True. Oz.
75c, pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
494 Sage. /4 Ib. $3.25. oz. SI .1 0, pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
392 Monstrous Viroflay. One of the best market sorts, producing 495 Sorrel. Oz. 35c, pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
large, thick, dark green crumpled leaves of fine quality, standing a long time 496 Savory, Summer. Oz. $1 .10. pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
before running to seed. A great favorite in all parts of the country, for fall 499 Sweet Marjoram. /4 Ib. $3.25, oz. $1 .10. pkt. 1 Qc, prep d.
or spring sowing. Lb. $1 .20. /4 Ib. 40c. oz. 1 5c, pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
501 Thyme. 1/4 Ib. $3.25, oz. $1 j O. pkt. l 0*C. prepaid
393 Round or Summer Spinach. Lb. $1 .20. /4 Ib. 40c.
oz. 1
394
5c, pkt.
Prickly
1 Oc, prepaid.
or Winter. Lb. $1 .20, Ib. 40c, 5C
Strawberry Seed
/4 oz.^ 1 , 506 Large Red Alpine Strawberry. Seed sown in pots during Jan
pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid. uary will produce fine fruits in September. Plants from the general sowing
391 Everlasting Spinac h. N ew
Zealan d Available for made in spring and summer yield large quantities of delicious fruit from
use during the hottest months when ordinary spinach is not to be had. one to two inches in length on the succeeding Strawberry season, and
Lb. $2.00 /4 Ib. 60c. oz. 20c, pkt. 10c, prepaid.
gatherings are often made as late as the second week in October.
Spinach Beet. -See page 10. Pkt. 25c, prepaid.

TOMATO GARDEN
EARLY
471
TURNIP
WEEKS SIX Nimble Dick)
GARDEN TURNIP

Sow They
I Rennie
Seeds
s always
grow

No. 432 No. 471 .


No. 476
Oz. 60c, pkt. lOc, prepaid 1
4 Ib. 50c, oz. 20c, pkt. lOc,
prepaid / lb.50c.oz. 20c, pkt. lOc, prepaid
See page 35 for description See page 34 for description See page 34 for description
34 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 1920

Table Turnips, Vegetable Roots, etc.


Table Turnips Golden Ball (Orange Jelly). A supe
1 az. for ISO feet of drill; 2 Ibs. per acre. O476
Rich and
rior table turnip,
sweet in flavor.
of bright yellow color.
A rapid grower and
470 Breadstone (Swede). Roots of
medium Flesh
excellent keeper. Lb. S1.5O, /4 lb. 5Oc.
very quick growing.
size,
fine grained, and cooks
oz. 20c, pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
perfectly white, 477 Red Top Strap Leaf. One of the best
in 15 minutes. Lb. $1.50, table and stock turnips on the market, being fine
/4 lb. 5OC, oz. 2OC, pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
grained, never stringy, and of mild flavor. It is
Early Six Weeks (Nimble white below, with a deep red top; flesh white,
O471
Dick). An
which
improved early Snow
is excellent for sowing
leaves short, narrow and erect. Will mature in
home garden
ball type 8 or 9 weeks. Desirable for the or
early or late; flesh pure white, market. Good cropper and an excellent keeper.
Lb. $1.50, / lb 5Oc, oz. 2Oc, Lb. $1.50,
pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid. /4 lb. 50c, oz. 2Oc,
472Extra Early pkt. 1Oc, prepaid.
Milan (Purple Top). 599 Rennie s Prize
Flat, strap leaved, color Purple Top. Flesh al
white, with beautiful pur ways sweet and rich, ex
ple top. Lb. $2.2O, cellent for the table.
!/4 lb. 65c, oz. 2Oc, Lb.$1.1O, /zlb.GOc.
pkt. 1 0c, prepaid. % lb. 35c, oz. 2Oc.
473 Extra Early
B\ pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
White Milan. A week 604 Hartley s Bronze
earlier than any other Top Swede. Good for
white variety. Color table use. Lb. $1 .1 O,
clear ivory-white inside /2 lb. 6Oc, /4 lb. 35c.
and out. Lb. $2.2O, pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
/4 lb. C5c, oz. 2OC,
pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid. Artichoke Roots
2 Improved Jerusa
Asparagus Roots lem. Nearly round and
Leaflet on Culture Free smooth, and by far the
most productive. Grown
with order
exclusively for its tubers.
By planting good, Producing 1,000 bushels
strong roots a saving of per acre. Lb. 35c, 3 Ibs. 9Qc, prepaid.
two or three years time Prices of larger quantities on application.
is effected. We have a No. 471 Early Six Weeks
which have Lb. $1.50, Jilb. SOc, oz. 20c,
splendid
been
lot
carefully grown.
pkt. lOc Rhubarb Roots
382 Johnston s St. Martin. A reliable variety.
Columbian Mammoth.
Strong two-year old
06 Per 100 $2.45, postpaid.
roots.
8 Colossal. Strong two-year old roots.
Each 35c, 3 for 9Oc, prepaid.
383 New Raspberry. We can confidently state that
Per 100 $2.30. postpaid. Rhubarb
this the most attractive of all the varieties
is
Prices of larger quantities on application. known. The fine stalks of medium thickness are of a beautiful
raspberry carmine tint, which is most pleasant to the eye, and
Chive Roots commands for it a ready sale in the market. It is equally
Grown used wher
valuable for forcing as for garden culture. Roots, each
139 /2 Chives Roots. for their tops;
ever the flavor of onion is required. They will grow readily
4Oc. 3 for 7Oc. prepaid.
and increase in any common garden soil. Perfectly hardy.
Wild Rice
Bunch, 20c, dozen Bunches $2.OO, prepaid.
Culture. seed with clay and make into balls three
Mix
Horse Radish Roots or four inches in diameter and throw into water. Seed.should
be soaked for 48 hours before being mixi-d with clay.
533 f Improved Horse Radish. This is a much more
479 New Crop Seed. 10 Ibs. $3.50, lb. 4Oc.
rapid grower than the old variety and is, therefore, ready
for use earlier. Its large white roots may be raised in almost prepaid.
any soil, and when planted in rows, may be harvested like
potatoes. The quality is far superior to the old variety in Hybridized Potato Seed
strength and piquancy. Sets of roots, 3 for 25c, dozen FROM THE SEED BALLS HEADQUARTERS STOCK
75c. prepaid. 339 It is from these that ALL valuable new varieties of Potatoes
are produced. Growing new and distinct Seedling Potatoes from the Seed
Herb Roots is intensely interesting. They will be the greatest curiosity of your
garden. The seed will positively produce innumerable new kinds, colors,
534 Mint. For mint sauce and juleps. 2 years old. Each 20c. shapes, sizes, and qualities. The product will astonish you. Some
dozen $2.00. prepaid. may be of immense value and bring you a golden harvest. Every farmer,
536 Holt s Mammoth Sage. Very strong growing. Leaves are gardener, and bright boy should plant a few packets. You may be one
Full directions on every packet. Pkt. 20c.
borne well above the soil, very large and of unusual substance; strong in of the lucky ones.
flavor. Each 20c. 3 for 50c. dozen SI .50. prepaid. 2 for 35c. 5 for 75c. prepaid.
1920 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 35

Rennie s Tomatoes ?r Discriminating Growers

No. 438 New Globe No. 426 Ninety Day No. 435 June Pink
1/4 Ib. $2.50, oz. 75c, pkt. lOc Vt Ib. $1.75, oz. 60c, pkt. lOc / Ib. $1.75, oz. 60c, pkt. lOc

o
One
Bonny Best Tomato
of the Largest, Smoothest, and Finest Flavored
o New Globe
THE GREATEST SHIPPING TOMATO KNOWN
Extra-Early Bright Red Tomatoes
The Finest Early Rose Tomato in Existence. Very
427 Bonny Best Tomato. Within a week to ten days Distinct in Shape, Firm Fleshed, of Delicate
as early as Earliana, it is even a heavier cropper, with tomatoes Flavor. Almost Blight Proof
of larger size and sweeter flavor produced continuously
throughout the season. Of compact growth, the plants are 438 New Globe (Livingston s). Among the first to ripen
fairly loaded with fruit. The tomatoes are uniform of good
although of large very smooth, firm fleshed, few seeds;
size;
size seventy-five will filla five-eighths bushel basket. The
handsome fruits are very solid and deep through, ripens evenly; color a beautiful glossy rose, carmine color.
large,
being almost round or ball-shaped. Color brightest scarlet, Flavor delicate and agreeable. The fruit is borne on short-
ripening right up to the stem without any cracks or green joint branching plants literally loaded with A good fruit>

core. The thick flesh is very solid, with comparatively few


general cropper, and one of the very best for greenhouse
seeds, and of fine flavor; skin thin but sufficiently strong
to make it a good shipper. Ib. % $1
.75, oz. 6Oc, growing. /4 Ib. $2.50. oz. 75c, /2 oz. 40c, pkt. 1 Oc.
pkt. 1 OCi prepaid. prepaid.

Q 432
Earliana Spark s True Strain
Earliana. A favorite with market gardeners,
Q 426
Rennie s Ninety Day
Our Ninety Day is one of the earliest, smoothest,
who pronounce it one of the earliest tomatoes in cultivation. hardest and best early Tomatoes grown. In this New
It is of handsome shape and bright red color, and for solidity Variety we have very smooth deep fruits which are ready
and fine quality is quite equal to best medium and late sorts. for market five to seven days earlier than Spark s Earliana.
(Spark s True Strain.) %
Ib. $1 .75, oz.SOc, pkt. 1 Oc, The Tomatoes are exceptionally smooth, regular in form,
prepaid. and are quite deep through from stem to blossom end. The
fruits mature quickly, and generally can be all gathered i
Alacrity about three weeks from the time the first fruit ripens. This
The Earliest of All Red Tomatoes
northern-grown strain of Tomato is undoubtedly the very
429 Alacrity produces fine smooth tomatoes, which are best early scarlet-fruited Tomato. /4 Ib. $1 .75, oz. 60c.
usually ready to market ten days earlier than many other V2 oz. 35c, pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
strains. The entire crop can be gathered generally in about
three weeks from the time the first fruit ripens, /t Ib. 1 .75, $ Chalk s Early Jewel
oz. 6Oc, pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid. 434 Chalk sEarly Jewel. The large handsome fruits
are very solid and deep through, being almost round or
June Pink ball-shaped. Color brightest scarlet, ripening right up to
A Pink Earliana the stem without any cracks. The flesh is very solid, -with
435 June Pink. Ripens as early as Earliana. It is an enormous
bearer, clusters of six to eight fruits being borne frequently. The fruit comparatively few seeds, and of fine sweet flavor; skin thin,
is of medium size, uniform, smooth and attractively shaped. Excellent but sufficiently strong to make it a good shipper. Originator s
for shipping. In color it is a bright, pleasing pink, and in markets where
a pink Tomato is desired, it is a great seller, /i Ib. SI .75. oz. 60c,
strain of seed. /4 Ib. $1.75, oz. 60c, /2 z -
35C,
pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid. pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
36 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 1920

All Big Croppers and Luscious


in Flavor
Rennie s Improved Beefsteak Enormous
O437
in Size. Delicious in Taste.)
often
nificent size,
excels
a circumference of
It in mag
attaining eighteen
inches,frequently weighing two, three and
four pounds each, perfect in form, free from
wrinkles and fissures, perfectly smooth and
as solid and meaty as beefsteak; it ripens
thoroughly from centre to skin.
The plants of Rennie s Improved Beef
steak Tomato are luxuriant, healthy in
growth, independent of droughts, free from
blight, and are prodigious, early and continuous
bearers. First ripe fruits are often picked in
ten weeks from seed sowing, while late fruit?
may be gathered until frost. /4 Ib. $2.50.
oz. 75c. /2 oz. 40c, Pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.

Yellow Giant Tomato


One of the Most Interesting Novelties Ever
Introduced. Equals Ponderosa in Size
but Bears Rich, Golden- Yellow
Fruits in Abundance
436 Yellow Giant Tomato. A yellow
tomato that has color alone to distinguish it is
not entirely novel. Many such varieties have
been introduced, but, having failed to gain
popularity, owing either to lack of flavor or
some other essential, have disappeared from
cultivation. Yellow Giant is equal in every
respect to its parent the Red Ponderosa,
possessing all the qualities that have made our
Ponderosa a household word throughout the
land, and, in addition, has the striking color
which compels instant attention: It originated
as a "Sport" from the Red Ponderosa and
comes remarkably true; but some parti-colored
fruits may be expected. These but add interest
to it. /4 lb. $2.50, oz. 75c, /z oz. 4Qc.
l

pkt. 1 5c, prepaid.

No. 437 Rennie s Improved Beefsteak Tomato


Oz. 75c, \ 2 oz. 40c, pkt. lOc, prepaid

XXX
O Rennie s Earliest Round
Scarlet Skin Tomato
445 This splendid sort will yield the first pickings of ripe
tomatoes, and that at a time when the very highest prices
can be got. As its habit is open, the numerous clusters of fine
large fruits are fully exposed to the warm sunshine, thus
ripening early and thoroughly right through from stem to
blossom end. The flesh is remarkably solid, with very few
seeds and of particularly fine quality, meaty and tasty.
Where more than one variety is grown, Rennie s XXX should
certainly head the list. /4 lb. S2.5O, oz. 75c, ^oz.4Oc,
pkt. 1 5Ci prepaid.

Q Rennie s XXX Pink Skin Tomato


446 The best main crop variety. A continuous fruiter.
Excellent shipper. Perfect keeper. Tested against every
other known pink skin, main crop variety, this excellent
strain has established the highest records for luxurious
growth, productiveness, appearance, size of fruits, firmness
of flesh and quality of meat. The individual fruits, though
mammoth in size, are quite smooth, thick, pink skin of at
tractive appearance. The firm flesh is solid through with
very few seeds, of fine rich flavor, entirely free from acidity.
% lb. $2.5O, oz. 75c, /2 oz. 4Qc, pkt. 1 5c, prepaid.
No. 436 Rennie s Yellow Giant Tomato
Oz. 75c, , oz. 40c, pkt. 15c, prepaid
1920 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 37

Varieties that are Sure to Please You


Rennie s I.X.L. Tomato Extremely Early
Wonderfully Prolific
1/4 lb. $1.75, oz. 60c,

pkt. 15c

430 Dwarf Champion. Very early. Stem stiff, actually


Tomato
o Rennie s I.X.L.
425 A week earlier than the Earliana. More pro
ductive than the Chalk s Jewel. As large as the Plenti
self-supporting when laden with
oz. 6Oc, pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
428 John Baer (Early Scarlet)
fruit.

/4 lb.
1/4

$2.5O.
lb. $1 .75,
oz. 75c,
ful. As solid as the New Globe. In fact, the world s pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
leading extremely early Tomato. In our field tests, I.X.L. 433 Extra Early Atlantic (Early Ruby) or Earliest
Tomato proved to be a week to ten days earlier than the of All. % lb. $1 .75, oz. 60c, pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.

Spark s Earliana, with an abundance of fruit larger and more 443 Improved Perfection. Color bright scarlet, and
prolific than Chalk s Jewel; in fact, any number of specimens quite solid. /) lb. $1 .75, oz. 6Oc, pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
could be found as large as the Plentiful Tomato. The I.X.L.
Tomato is without a single exception the leading extremely
448 Livingston Beauty. Ripens early, has firm
s
flesh of excellent quality, and the seed cells are very small.
early Tomato. Do not experiment with it, but plant your For shipping and early market it cannot be excelled. May
entire early
crop in I.X.L.
Tomato. Your crop will net you be pickled quite green; will ripen up nicely, look well and keep
big returns. lb. %
$1.75, oz. 6Oc, Vz oz 35c, -
in perfect condition for a week after becoming fully ripe.
pkt. 1 5c, prepaid. $1 .75,
1/4 lb. oz. 6OC, pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
441 Ponderosa. A monster tomato. /4 lb. $2.50,
oz. 75c, pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid. f\ Small-Fruited Tomatoes
Forcing Tomato Yellow Plum.
454 For preserving and pickling. Oz. $f ,00*
pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
447 Holmes Supreme (Forcing). This is undoubtedly the largest
tomatoes usually grown under glass.
of all the It is a variety which English 455 Strawberry or Ground Cherry "Barbadoes Gooseberry *).
growers esteem very highly, on account of its fine shape, great size, bright
For preserving. Oz. SI .00. P^t. 1 Oc. prepaid.
scarlet color, and especially for its fine-flavored
Our Seeds are nrm flesh. The fruit ripens very evenly and is a 456 Small Fruited Tomato Mixture. Including plum, cherry and
good keeper, which renders it valuable for shipping
tested ctor
,

to a distant mar ket. Oz. $1 .00, Vi oz. 60c. pear-shaped fruits; red and yellow, peach varieties, etc. Oz. $| .00.
germination pkt. 1 5c, prepaid. pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 1920
For Prices of Forage Plant Seed*
Rennie s Forage Plant Seeds in
our
Larger Quantities Refer to
Weekly Farm Price List
Dwarf Essex Sand or Hairy

639
Sowing Rape
True Dwarf Es
Q 641
Vetch
Sand Vetch.
sex. Best broad-leaved Yields immense crops.
variety. It has been esti barren soils.
in
Prospers
mated that an acre of The crop for cut
earliest
Dwarf Essex Rape, when ting green. Hardy. Should
not preceded by any other be sown in the sprirg
crop the same season, will alone or mixed with Oats,
feed from 35 to 40 lambs Spring Rye or Barley, or
for two months, and that during August or Septem
the gain perin flesh ber with Winter Rye, be
month will be from 8 to cause this Vetch, reach
12 /2 bs. on each lamb. ing a height of 3 /2 to 5
Young cattle thrive on feet, should have a sup
it as well as swine. Rape port. Every dairyman
should be sown broad and stock breeder should
cast at the rate of 10 Ibs. have a field of it, and, if
per acre, or in drills two grown once, will never be
feet apart 5 Ibs. per acre, a season without it. It

from June until the mid is exceedingly nutritious,


dle of September, and much more so than clover,
forms an excellent green iseaten with relish, and
fodder for sheep in au may be fed with safety
tumn or early winter. It is to all kinds of stock.
also used extensively for Makes a valuable hay
in dry seasons.
ploughing under to enrich crop It

the land. 5 Ibs. $1 .60, is extensively used in the


fruit districts of Ontario
Ib. 4OCi prepaid.
(sown in August) for
Sugar Cane or
ploughing under in spring
O629
SorghumlEarly Amber). to enrich the land. Sown
The value of Sugar Cane for alone needs 60 Ibs. to the
fodder and ensilage rapidly is

becoming known. Sow 1st to


acre. 5 Ibs. $2.OO.
15th of June, 100 Ibs. seed per Ib. 45Ci prepaid.
acre, and harrow to cover 1 to
2 inches. Harvest after first
Millets
frost. Cut with self-binder or
mower, and after three days White WonderMillet. A
of sun put up in large cocks Russian soldier, serving in the
Russo-Japanese War dis
and feed from field, or store covered this wonderful Millet
in long 8-foot wide ricks near in China. He put a little of
feed lot. Yield 8 to 10 tons No. 641. Sand or Hairy Vetch the seed in his knapsack and
per acre. 5 Ibs. SI .1 5. 5 Ibs. $2.00, Ib. 45c. prepaid
when the war was over, he
Ib. 30c. prepaid. came to America bringing hi
packet of seed with White
him ...... -- Wonder Millet has been
Tares or Vetches. Tares are in great demand for producing
642 precious
an abundance of green fodder early in the season. Sow bushel to the 1 raised in Western Kansas for several years and it is just as hardy and
acre, with a bushel of oats to hold them up. 5 Ibs. SI .15. Ib- 30c. vigorous as other Millets. The most striking feature of White Wonder
prepaid. Bushel prices in Weekly Grain Price List. Millet is the size of the heads. The heads will run from eight up to eighteen
inches and a single head will have as many as 15,000 seeds. The yield of
625 Early Soy Beans. Of Extra Value for Stock Feeding. Is
a very valuable fodder variety, either for curing, feeding, green, or for the
White Wonder Millet is extremely heavy, being fully half again as heavy
silo in mixture with corn. Sow broadcast 30 Ibs. per acre. 5 Ibs. SI .25, as that of Golden Millet. 5 Ibs. SI .25. 30c. prepaid.
">

636 Japanese Millet. Entirely distinct. It grows 6 feet, yields


Ib. 30c. prepaid.
10 tons green fodder per acre. When cured it makes an excellent quality
630 Cow
Peas (Whip-Poor-Will). The earliest maturing variety. of hay. and is a much relished green fodder. Cure as you would a heavy
The stalk and leaves make excellent fodder fed green. A great soil in- crop of Clover. It may be sown from the middle of May to the first of
Sow 30 Ibs. per acre. 5 Ibs. SI .25. Ib. 30c. prepaid.
vigorator. July, broadcast, at the rate of 15 Ibs. per acre; but it is better to sow it
628 Kaffir Corn. Can be cut three times in a single season. Grows in drills, 12 to 18 inches apart, using 10 to 12 Ibs. per acre, and cultivate
about 6 feet high in rich soil; stalky, erect, foliage wide. The heads until 15 inches high, when its rapid growth will mother all weeds.
are long, narrow, and well filled with white grain; fine for poultry. Sow
40 to 50 Ibs. per acre. S Ibs. $1 .1 5. Ib. 3Oc. prepaid.
5 Ibs. $1.25. Ib. 30C. prepaid.
633 Golden Millet. Grows 4 to 5 feet high, yielding an abundance
640 Sunflower (Russian Giant). Sow in drills, 10 Ibs. per acre. of leaves; heads closely condensed spikes numerous; see;ls golden yellow.
;

Immense yielder 125 bushels of seed to the acre has been grown at less in rough sheaths. Sow 30 Ibs. to the acre. 5 Ibs. St. 15. ID- 3Oc.
expense than corn. Very highly recommended for poultry. Best egg-
prepaid.
producing food known. Good feed for horses as well. S Ibs. SI .75. 634 Hog Millet. Largely grown in the Western States. An excellent
Ib. 40c. prepaid. food for hogs. Produces as many as 100 bushels of seed on one acre.
The seed ripens while the fodder is yet green. It ripens early and yields
Thousand-Headed Kale heavy crops of fodder. Sow 12 Ibs. per acre. 5 Ibs. SI .1 5. Ib. 30c

644 Thousand-Headed Kale. Has given splendid results in most 638 Siberian Millet. A new and wonderfully productive forage plant
sections where grown the past season. Its chief characteristic consists from Russia, which has given excellent results. Extremely hardy; about
in its producing tremendous masses of sprouts or heads, upon which the two weeks earlier than Golden Millet; grows about 4 feet high. Stoohng
IHay
long, large leaves of foliage of great richness and food value are grown. properties remarkable. 41 stalks having been grown from one seed.
Sow in the early spring. 2Vi Ibs. per acre. Lb. SI .00. Vi Ib- 55c. and fodder very nutritious, much liked by all kinds of stock, bow in M ay
or June. 30 Ibs. to the acre. 5 Ibs. SI .1 5. Ib. 30c. prepaid.
/4 Ib. 30c. prepaid.
1920 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 39

Rennie s Turnips for Early Winter Feeding


O612
One
the roots
soil
the
Selected White Globe (Pomeranian).
of most productive kinds, and in good
will frequently grow to twelve pounds
The roots are globe-shaped or
o 614 Rennie s Purple Top Mammoth.
Produces a greater bulk per acre than any other
turnip; produces remarkably heavy crops on heavy
soil; bulbs are large, round and of purplish
in weight. slightly
flattened; skin very white and smooth. This sort is
color above ground, white beneath; flesh
used for stock feeding and white and very solid; it
is good for table use
also retains its good feeding
if pulled when the roots qualities well into the win
are not more than four to ~rfi ter when sown late in the
five inches in diameter. season. 5 Ibs. $4.75,
Where the winters are fl lb.$1.OO, />
lb. 55c.
mild, the tops are used /, lb. 3Oc, prepaid.
for greens. 51bs. $4.75,
lb. $1.OO, 618 Yellow
lb. 55c, Aberdeen (Green
lb. 30c. Top). A medium
Red Top
477 sized, round, late
Strap-Leaf .
i\ maturing, long
A very early strap keeping, yellow
leaved variety, very
fleshed turnip.
extensively used for
the table. The leaves
Roots yellow with
are few, entire up green top. Flesh
right in growth. The pale yellow and of
roots are flat, of me- V very firm texture,
dium purple or
size, approaching the
dark red above ground, white Ruta Baga in this
below. The flesh is white, fine regard, but tender
grained and tender. Roots, and sweet. Since it requires a longer
when in best condition for table use, are time to mature, the seed should be sown
about two and one-half inches in diam about two weeks earlier than most sorts.
eter, but can be grown much larger for It is hardy, productive and valuable for
stock feeding. Lb. $1.50, stock feeding. 5 Ibs. $4.75
/4 lb. 5Oc, oz. 2Oc, pkt. 1Oc, No. 614 Rennie s Purple Top
lb. $1 .OO, V2 lb. 55C, /4 lb. 3Oc.
prepaid.
Mammoth prepaid.
5 IbB. $4.75, 1 Ib. $1.00, Vz lb. SSc, /4 lb. 30c,
prepaid

610 Rennie s Yellow Aberdeen


(Purple Top). A favorite Scotch var
iety, and excellent for early
winter feeding.
In certain sections this variety is very
largely for fall and early winter
grown
feeding. The roots are of good size and
uniform shape, fine grained and of good
quality. Excellent for late sowing.
5 Ibs $4.75, lb. $1 .OO, /2 lb. 55C,
1/4 lb. 3Oc, prepaid.
Rennie s Improved Grey-
O611
stone. One of the heaviest crop-
Roots large, round,
ing early Turnips.
and of a purplish color above ground,
white beneath; flesh white and very solid.
Retains its good feeding qualities well into
the winter, when sown late in the season.
5 Ibs. $4.75, lb. $1 .OO, !/z lb. 55C,
% lb. 30c, prepaid.

RENNIES
JUBILEE
CALENDAR PRONTO.
SCI PACE -/. ES -- MONTREAL WINNIPEG*. VANCOUVER

No. 612 5 Ibs. $4.75, 1 Ib. $1.00, lb. 55c, No. 611 5 Ibs. $4.75, 1 Ib. $1.00, /2 lb. SSc,
</2

Ib. 30c, prepaid


.;
V* Ib. 30c, prepaid
40 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 1920

Prize Winning Strains


Sugar Beets for Feeding Sow 8 to 10 Ibs. per acre

No. 540 Rennie s Jumbo Sugar Beets


5 Ibs. $3.50, Ib. 7Sc, l/2 Ib. 40c, i/4 Ib. 25c, prepaid

Rennie s Jumbo is one of the finest types of Giant Feeding Rennie s Improved Giant. A fine type of sugar beet, yielding
O540
Sugar Beet that has been introduced. The immense roots are white O542
an immense ctop of giant-sized roots of the most excellent feeding
rleshed,shading to a green at the upper part; growing but a few inches in The
quality. heavy, even-shaped roots grow three-fourths of their im
the ground, they are easily harvested, and the close formation of the leaves mense size out of the ground. The flesh is white, solid, tender and very
at the crown renders them very easy to top. 5 Ibs. $3.50. Ib. 75c. sweet. 5 Ibs. $3.50. Ib. 75c. Vi Ib. 40c. V* Ib. 25c. prepaid.
Vi Ib. 40c. % Ib. 25c. prepaid.

543 Rennie s Giant White Feeding. This is a distinct type of Sugar Beet, producing
not only an immense crop, but roots of giant size and richest feeding quality. Gives a yield of
over 1,000 bushels of clean roots per acre. The roots are as long as our Jumbo, heavy, even shaped,
holding their size to the ground, when they gradually taper to a point; stand upright, and three-
fourths their length out of the ground. 5 Ibs. $3.50. Ib. 75c, Vz Ib. 40c. Ib. 25c. prepaid. /<

544 Rennie s Improved Tankard Cream. Distinct from any other variety in cultivation,
being of a uniform Tankard type and growing but a few inches in the ground, is harvested in the
easiest possible manner. Color white, with a bronze-green shade at the top. Fine keeper.
5 Ibs. $3.50. Ib. 75c, Vl Ib. 40c. A Ib. 25c. prepaid.

547 Improved Wanzleben (Sugar Making). Best variety to grow for sugar. Lb. $1 .00
A Ib. 55c. V* Ib. 30c. prepaid.

Field Carrots
Sow 3 to 4 Ibs. per acre

Mammoth White Intermediate Carrot


Our Mammoth White Intermediate is the heaviest cropping
O560
Carrot ever known. The roots are extra large, half long, smooth and regu
to a
larly tapering point; measuring from 14 to 18 inches in length, and from
18 to 24 inches around the shoulder. The flesh is solid, crisp, and of a rich,
pearly- white color, very heavy cropper, and easily harvested. Lb. $1 .OO.
1/2 Ib. 6Oc, % b. 35C, oz. 1 5c, prepaid.
561 Rennie s Mammoth Short White produces roots of an immense and uniform size, clean
broad and heavy at the shoulder, tapering smoothly to a point. A sure cropper and extra heavy
yielder; valuable alike for its excellent long-keeping qualities and the high percentage of nutriment
contained in the rich white flesh. Lb. $1 .00. Vi Ib. 60c. /4 b. 35c. oz. 1 5c. prepaid.
565 Large White Belgian. A standard for field culture. Grows about one-third out of
the ground. Lb. 80c,50c. /4 Ib. 30c. oz. 1 5c. prepaid.
/2 Ib.

566 Long Orange Belgian. An Improved Long Orange of the strongest and purest -nrain
on the market. The roots are of large size, and are smooth, fine grained and in all respects superior.
The color is deep orange. Enormous crops can be grown under good culture, particularly in a
deep. light soil. Lb. $1 .00, /2 Ib. 60c. Ib. 35c, oz. 1 5c. prepaid.
"
1920 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 41

Rennie s Big
Crop Mangels
Sow 8 to 10 Ibs. per acre

Rennie s Perfection
Mammoth Long Red
LARGEST CROPPING
WHITE SUGAR MANGEL
O573
Rennie Perfection Mam
moth Long Red. This splendid
selection of
s

Mangel Wurzel is very dis


MM
tinct from, and far superior to, all others
LARGE CLEAN ROOTS in cultivation, being remarkable for its
HIGH FEEDING VALUE gigantic appearance, wide shoulder, beau
tiful shape, and the enormous weight it

produces per acre. It possesses extraor


dinary feeding qualities, is very free from EASILY
fibrous roots, and readily cleaned for HARVESTED
storing. 5 Ibs. $3.5O, lb. 75c,
/2 Ib. 4Oc, /4 lb. 25C, prepaid.
571 Rennie s Golden Tankard.
Richest feeding Mangel in the world.
Unrivalled for the dairy farmer. Flesh
of a rich golden hue, solid and of fine form,
No. 570 and exceeding all other varieties in milk- No. 572
40c, Ib. 25c, an excellent
5 Ibs. $3.50, 1 Ib. 75c, </2
l 4
>/

producing qualities. It is 5 Ibs. $3.50, Ib. 75c, /2 lb. 40c, % lb. 25c,
prepaid an immense weight per prepaid
keeper, fields acre.
5 Ibs. $3.50, lb. 75c, A lb. 4Oc,
Rennie s Giant White 1/4 lb. 25c.

Rennie
Sugar
s Giant White
574
olive-shaped,
prepaid.
Rennie s Yellow Leviathan.
Root long,
growing over one-half out of the
ground flesh white, sweet and tender top green
o Rennie s Giant
Yellow Half-Long
comparatively small neck small and short. 572 Rennie s Giant Yellow
O570
Sugar. from the ordin
Differs 5 Ibs. S3.50. lb. 75c. A lb. 40c. A }
lb. 25c. Half-Long. The admirable
ary varieties of Sugar Mangel, being prepaid. shape ofthe root, combined
much sweeter and more nutritious. with the small top, permits of
The roots are very large, firm, smooth, ONE POUND the crop being left closer in the
rows than is possible with most
clean, of oval shape, stand well out of
varieties. Roots, clean, well-
ground and are very easily harvested.
The color of root is light green at shaped, stand more than two-
thirds out of the ground, and
shoulder, white beneath; flesh white,
sweet and unexcelled in feeding quality.
fRFECTION having but a single tap root,
are harvested with less trouble
It is the heaviest-yielding Sugar Man than almost any other Mangel.
gel

lb.
in cultivation and relished by all
stock upon the farm. 5 Ibs. $3.5O,
75c, Ib. 40c, % lb. 25c,
,
AMMOTH Splendid quality.
mend
lb.
it.

75c,
We recom
5 Ibs.
lb.
$3.5O,
40c,
LONG PED
/z 1/2

prepaid. /4 lb. 25c, prepaid.

580 Rennie s Giant Rose Sugar.


A verypopular variety, valuable-
alike either as a milk producer or as a
RENNIE5
AUTOMATIC
flesh former. Stands at least three- ,
VEGETABLE
fourths out of the ground, with a rich CHART
pink and white skin. The flesh is
firm, very sweet, and greatly relished
by all classes of stock. 5 Ibs. $3.5O,
4Oc, % 25c, 575 Rennie s Giant Yellow
lb. 75c, /z lb. lb.
Globe. Without a rival among Globe
prepaid.
Mangels either as a weight producer or
Rennie s Ideal. Considered a de in the high quality, of the roots.
O576
cided improvement in Yellow Mangels. Of shape, immense size, single
fine
being a heavy cropper and easily pulled. tap root and neat top. Easily lifted.
besides being of the very finest quality. Shape
Flesh rich in sugar, and cattle show a
between the Intermediate and the Tankard
types; beautiful pale yellow skin with small top. No. 573 partiality for it. 5 Ibs. $3. SO
5 Ibs. $3.50. lb. 75c. /2 lb. 40c, \ lb. 25c. 5 Ibs. ;$3.50,J1 Ib. 75c, 2
>/
Ib. 40c, t
</
Ib. 25c, lb. 75c, l/2 lb. 40c, /4 lb. 25c,
prepaid. prepaid prepaid.
42 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 1920

Rennie s High Grade Seed Corn


Rennie s Seed Corn Establishment at Chatham, Ont., is
situated in Canada s greatest Seed Corn growing centre
In order to meet the growing demand in Canada for Seed Corn of the highest quality and
such as will give the farmers of our Dominion entire satisfaction, we have recently erected
and fully equipped one of the most complete and up-to-date high-grade Seed Corn plants
on the North American continent. All the latest improved cleaning, testing and drying
machinery of the most modern scientific invention has been installed. Canadian farmers
are calling for Rennie s Pure Seed Corn, knowing that it will make a rank, vigorous growth,
with a creditable showing of grain, and, above all, will stand up in the face of winds that would
blow down any Southern corn. We are growing and breeding the following varieties:

Rennie s Extra Early Flint Seed Corn Compton s

leaflet on the Culture of Corn is Free on request.) Early


(Our
Yellow
We were long ago convinced that pure bred seed corn of the standard varieties would produce Flint
more than either nondescript off-type corn or pure bred corn that had been allowed to run Corn
out or become mixed with inferior types. Pure bred corn will surely mix unless it is grown
Matures
and handled with extreme care. In Eastern Canada and in the extreme northern part of
in 100
this country, Flint Corn is preferred to Dent varieties, as it is earlier, hardier, and will grow
under adverse circumstances, matures quickly and under favorable conditions yields immensely. Days
All are perfectly acclimated to our Northern conditions, which mean cool nights and short
summers. Lb. 35c, Prepaid

An extra early variety, matures in 100 days, and produces large


s Early.
OCompton
ears, which average 10 inches long and are 12 to 14 rowed. The ears are well filled to the
tips with small, rich golden-yellow kernels. The stalks grow 10 feet high, and often produce
2 and 3 ears each. This is a very productive variety, and has yielded 75 bushels per acre and
more. Asplendid corn for the North.

O
said to
Longfellow Flint. The ears are from 10 to 15 inches long, l /2 to 1% inches in diameter.
The cob is small, kernels large and broad. This corn is adapted to the North, and is
have produced 200 bushels of ears to the acre. Stalks 7 /2 f ee high, ears 8-rowed,
of glossy yellow color,and set about 3 feet from the ground.
Rennie s Northern Prolific (8-Rowed). Ripens in 100 days, and yields surprisingly
large quantities of corn on small cobs. The cob is the smallest of all Yellow Flint Corns.
The corn is a beautiful rich golden color. The best hundred-day Corn up to date.
North Dakota (8-rowed). A grand white Flint variety. Matures early, yields enor
mously, produces a larger number of good ears and a smaller number of poor ears than any
other variety.

Improved King Philip (Extra Early Red Flint). An extra early variety and one of the
most reliable. The stalks grow 7 feet high, are very leafy, and therefore very valuable for
fodder. The ears are 8-rowed, 10 to 12 inches long; the kernels are of shiny red color.
Angel of Midnight. Begins to ripen early. It is an early yellow Flint Corn. Longest ears. 14 inches;
8 rows, over 60 kernels in a row; kernels large, broad, yellow, flat.
s Very large ears, 12 to 15 inches long, of symmetrical shape and flinty white color. The
White.
OSanford
stalks are tall, and generally with 2 or 3 ears. Largely grown by dairy farmers in the east. A medium
leafy
late variety. Extremely popular in Lower Canada.
A pound of any sort 35c* prepaid. See Farm Price List for prices in bushel lots.

Northwestern Red or Smoky Dent


North Dakota, it is the earliest and hardiest Dent Corn grown, and can be depended upon to
O
fail.
Originated in
mature every season in Northern Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, even when alloth
The stalks grow about 6 /a feet high, and the ears are borne over 3 feet above the gound, allowing the use of
a corn harvester. The ears are of good size, from 7 to 10 inches long, have a thin cob, and 10 to 14 rows of very
deep, large kernels of red color with a yellow cap, but there is some variation in the color, as in the type.
Northwestern Dent is a very productive variety; we have often harvested 75 to M5 bushels per acre. It mature^
in 75 to 85 days, according to the season. We have a very fine lot of this variety on hand which was grown for
us under our own supervision. There is no earlier and better strain in the country than ours. Lb. 30c. prepaid.
For bushel prices, see Farm Price List.
1920 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 43

Save Money by Ordering High-Grade Corn

Rennie s Select Wisconsin No. 7. Price per Ib. 30c, prepaid

Wisconsin No. 7 White Rennie s Golden Glow Corn


O RENNIE S SELECT WISCONSIN No. 7 (Grown in Canada).
The ability of Wisconsin No. 7 White Dent Corn to mature early and
produce large crops is due entirely to its breeding and selection work
Grown Canada. The commanding points of excellence which
in
place Golden Glow Corn at the head of all Yellow Dent varieties
for Northern planting are its earliness, enormous productiveness,
which we have conducted for many years. It is the largest eared, extra and its adaptability to a great variety of soils and climates. Thia
early corn grown in Canada, the ears averaging at husking time nearly, corn is very firm and solid. The ears will average about one inch shorter
not quite, one pound. It has given the greatest average yield of any than Yellow Dent; in other words, it is an Early Yellow Dent. We
early corn we have ever grown. In field tests with other leading varieties recommend this to the Canadian farmer as the best early corn, both for
pKnted under precisely the same conditions, and given the same treatment, feeding and for ensilage. For late replanting this corn is invaluable.
It taa averaged a very much greater crop than any of the other varieties. Lb. 30c, prepaid. For bushel prices, see Farm Price List.
Tl-e constitution of the corn is such as to resist extremes of weather to
WHITE CAP YELLOW DENT. We
the last degree, and we offer it with the conviction that it will prove a
sensation with all those who want an extra early white corn.
Cobs pure white, of medium size, cylindrical; butts
O have grown this Corn for many
years, and it has always proved a great yielder and very early. Our
stock of this Corn is invariably exhausted very early in the season, thus
Description. proving its growing popularity. Lb. 30c. prepaid.
slightly swelled. Matures in 100 days. Lb. 30c. prepaid. For bushel
prices, see Farm Price List. BAILEY YELLOW DENT (Ontario Grown). This variety ia an
extra early, beautiful Yellow Dent Corn. For early-feeding Bailey Yellow
Dent has no equal. We thoroughly recommend this variety, as it is the
Rennie s Improved Learning Corn one thing the average farmer requires an early-maturing Corn and
it will make good ears when closely planted in drills. Lb. 30c. prepaid.

O
ter.
RENNIE S IMPROVED LEAMING is a Corn that is known
The Feeder
Rich in
as
s Friend. For cattle, hogs and sheep there is none bet
both protein and oil, it becomes the ideal from a feeder s
For bushel prices, see Farm Price List.
PRIDE OF THE NORTH (Grown in Canada). A dependable Early
Yellow Dent Corn. In some sections of Canada it equals other varietiea
standpoint. The cob is more readily crushed and masticated by cattle
than most varieties. in yieldand quality, the stalks being short-jointed and leafy. Two or more
well-developed ears on a single stalk: kernels very deep and closely set
For dairy districts, for ensilage purposes, Rennie s Improved Learning
on the ear; stalks about 8 feet. Lb. 30c- prepaid.
la unsurpassed. Possessed of an abundance of foliage, with broad fine
Duality of leaves and heavy stalk, 20 to 25 tons of ensilage per acre is an EVERGREEN SWEET FODDER. One of the most valuable varietiea
average yield. Large ears on heavy stalks produce many bushels to grown, splendid for fodder, excellent for canning or table purposes. Cattle
thf acre, and while this corn is recognized by all as the great silage and seem to prefer it to any other dry or silage feed, and will devour it, leaf
feeding corn, it is also a big yielder under our modern methods of selection and stalk. The sweet, juicy stalks give it a flavor that is relished byanimali,
and breeding. It is of a rich yellow color, and requires 110 to 120 days and dairy farmers claim it will add to the cream production and increase
(o fully mature. Lb. 30c. prepaid. For bushel prices, see Farm the flow of milk. Lb. 45c. prepaid. See Farm Price List for Bushel
Price List. Prices.
44 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 1920

Rennie s
Swede Turnips
Sow 4 to 6 Ibs. per acre in drills

Do not turn manure too deeply, as deep


manuring will cause heavy
coarse roots and a BRONZE GREEN TOP,,
large top growth
fo)
Ask for Cultural Leaflet on Field
SWEDE rURNIP Roots

Rennie s "Derby"
Bronze Green Top
Resists the attack of disease and in
sects to a greater degree than
most varieties
592 This excellent Derby Swede is
far ahead of all others for uniformity of
size and shape. In addition to these good
qualities, it is also undoubtedly the hardi
est, heaviest, and by far the most pro
ductive of all the bronze green-top
Swedes now in cultivation. It will re BRANCH ES- KOirmEAl.WINIPlO, VANCOUVER
main sound almost indefinitely, and can No. 600
No. 592 be shipped any distance without injury. 5 Ibs. $5.25, Ib. $1.10, >/2
Ib- 60c, /4 Ib. 35c.
S Ibs. J5.25, Ib. $1.10, Ib. 60c,
The flesh is tender, nutritious, juicy and prepaid
1/2 /, Ib. 35c,
sweet, and is valuable for table use. A
prepaid

Improved Jumbo
great Swede for cattle feeding.
5
/2 lb.
Ibs.
6Oc,
$5.25,
!/4 lb. 35C.
lb.
prepaid.
$1 .1 O, O Rennie s Kangaroo
Bronze Green Top
Rennie
600 s Kangaroo Bronze
Swede Green This splendid hardy
Top.
591 Improved Jumbo Swede. Swede possesses the heavy cropping
A specially selected "Jumbo" strain of features of the famous Elephant or
this handsome tankard-shaped variety. Jumbo, with the grand constitution of
The upper part of the root is dark the best types of Bronze Green Top
purplish-crimson, the flesh deep yel Swedes, and is increasing in popularity
low, solid and nutritious. Matures each year, particularly in those dis
early and produces more weight to the tricts where the land liesexposed and
acre than any other variety and is is
consequently cold and backward.
It was originally raised in the lower
vastly superior to the ordinary stock
usually sold under the name of Ele provinces of Canada, where it has pro
phant. 5 Ibs. $5.25, Ib. $1.1O, duced the heaviest crops ever known
/2 Ib. 6Oc, /4 Ib. 35c, prepaid. in that section of the country.
5 Ibs. $5.25, lb. $ 1 .1 0. /z n>.
6Oc,
597 New Century Swede. The /4 lb. 35c, prepaid.
roots show a uniform and handsome
shape,
tops.
with short necks and small
It yields a very heavy and PENNIES BEST 594 Magnum
Magnum Bonum
Bonum. This popular
profitable crop. The flesh is close- SPECIALLY SELECTED Purple Top Swede has given the greatest yield
grained, sweet and full-juiced. The STRAI N per acre among all varieties tested at the
Ontario Agricultural College. In competition
roots keep perfect and free from mil for acreage prizes, "Magnum Bonum" has per
dew, and are high in feeding value. haps been awarded as many first prizes as any
5 Ibs. S5.25, lb. SI. 1O, other sort. It is distinguished for hardiness,
fine shape and enormous weight per acre.
/2 lb. 6Oc, /4 lb. 35c, prepaid. 5 Ibs. S5.25. lb. $1.10. Vi lb. 60c.
595 Selected Hall s Westbury. /<
Ib.35c. prepaid.
A well-known standard purple-top 598 Selected Haszard s Im
handsome appearance, proved Swede. It is especially valu
variety of fine
able on account of the very heavy
quality, large and solid, a grand keeper, yield it produces, and also for its ex
and one of the best shipping turnips cellent long-keeping qualities.
No. 591
known. 5 Ibs. $5.25, Ib. $1 .10, 5 Ibs. $5.25, Ib. $1.10, <

2 lb. 60c, Ib. 35c,


5 Ibs $5.25,
lb. $1 .1 O,
/2 lb. 6OC, /4 lb. 35c, prepaid. prepaid /2 lb. 6OC, /4 lb. 35C, prepaid.
1920 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 45

Rennie s "Sure Crop" Swede Turnips

No. 593 Irish King Bronze Top Swede Turnip


5 IBs. $5.25, Ib. $1.10, ;.
Ib. 60c, J Ib. 35c, prepaid

Rennie s Irish King Bronze Top Swede Rennie s Canadian Gem Swede
o_ 593 We predict
our Irish King Swede Turnip will be perhaps the best
known of all varieties and a universal favorite. It is highly prized for
-^
\+J 590 Rennie s Canadian Gem. This
kind. The flesh is hard and firm, clear yellow
the newest variety of its
in color.
is
Under large acre
its enormous yield; this is especially true throughout the British Isles, age, the yield is higher than most of the other sorts, and shows much higher
where the crops have been immense. 5 Ibs, $5.25. Ib. SI .1 0. percentage of profit. 5 Ibs. $5.25. Ib. $1 .1 0, Vz lb. 60c. /4 Ib. 35c.
/2 Ib. 60c. /4 Ib. 35c, prepaid. prepaid.

Rennie Prize Purple Top.


s
O599Thismost
valuable Swede is one of the

hardiest, productive and most


nutritious varieties in cultivation. It

produces a very heavy weight per acre,


and keeps sound and good until late in
the spring; flesh always sweet and
rich. 5 Ibs. $5.25, Ib. $1.1O,
1/2 Ib. 6Oc, 1/4 Ib. 35c, prepaid.

596 Invicta Bronze Top. The roots


grow uniform in shape, and are very solid
and excellent keepers. 5 Ibs. $5.25,
Ib. $1.1O, /2 b. 6OC, /4 Ib. 35C,
prepaid.
602 Best of All. 1 ne popular Swede

of Scotland and England. 5 Ibs. $5.25,


Ib. $1.1 O, /2 Ib. 6OC, /4 Ib. 35C,
prepaid.
603 Bangholm Purple Top.
A Scotch Swede good for clay soils.
5 Ibs. $4.25, n>.
9Oc, /z lb. 5Oc,
/4 lb. 3Oc, prepaid.
604 Hartley s Bronze Top Swede.
J\ Oval shaped, very rich quality, good
keeper. 5 Ibs. $4.25, lb. 90c,
1/2 lb. 5OC, /4 lb. 30 C, prepaid.

605 Button s Champion Purple Top


Swede. Recommended for light, rich
. 599 5 Ibs. $5.25, Ib. $1.10, l/2 Ib. 60c, soil. 5 Ibs. $4.25, lb. 9OC, 5 Ibs. $5.25, Ib. $1.10, /2 Ib. 60c,
/4 Ib. 35c, prepaid 1/2 lb. 5OC, /4 lb. 3OC, prepaid. /4 Ib. 35c, prepaid
46 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 1920

Rennie s Selected Northern Grown Alfalfa Clover

Rennie s Canadian Grown Alfalfa Clover Seed. Per Ib. 85c, prepaid
ALFALFA OR LUCERNE CLOVER (Medicago Sativa). Sow with oats at the rate of 15 Ibs. per acre. The first season the growth will be very
light, but the next season you will probably get from 3 to 5 tons per acre, and it increases for several years, producing very large yields. Can be cut
three or four times in one season. Unequalled for sowing on side hills or dry soils. As Alfalfa is a warm-weather plant, do not sow until ground haa
become warm. June is the best month when sown alone. Not adapted to low, wet soils. To Pasture Alfalfa. Sow 5 Ibs. Orchard Grass with 15 Iba.
of Alfalfa. The Orchard Grass will protect the crown of the Alfalfa roots so that pasturing will not injure it to such a great extent.
Rennie s XXX Alfalfa Seed (Northern Grown). Lb. 7 5Ct prepaid.
Canadian Grown Alfalfa. The Hardiest Alfalfa Clover grown and especially recommended by the Agricultural Department at Ottawa and Guelph.
A selectio_n of northern grown Alfalfa claimed to be superior to others, both as to productiveness and extra hardiness, surviving severe winters where
other varieties killed out. The seed we offer is Canadian grown, and without exception the finest obtainable. Stock limited. Lb. 85c. prepaid.
For quantity prices, see Farm Price List.
Nitro-Culture. Only one size culture is prepared, each one containing ample bacteria to inoculate one bushel of seed, the equivalent, in the case
of Alfalfa, of three acres. The entire culture may be used on less than a bushel of seed without harm. The cultures are good for six months after being
made. They are sent by mail with full directions for inoculating the seed. Price $1 .20 per culture to purchasers of Alfalfa Clover.

White Blossom Sweet Clover


Sweet Clover Alfalfa s Twin Sister. White Blossom (Melilo-
tus Alba). Sweet Clover grown for bees, for hay, for green forage,
is
for its value as a pasture plant, and as a soil fertilizer and restorer.
It gives promise of becoming a rival of Alfalfa on many soils. Until
recently Sweet Clover has been regarded by many as a troublesome
weed. Its real value is beginning to be appreciated.
It is a biennial plant, and bears close resemblance to Alfalfa, but it is larger and
coarser in growth. It will grow on soils on which Alfalfa cannot thrive, and will make
excellent growth on lands so hard and barren that they will sustain scarcely any other
vegetation. It is the first plant to grow in the spring, and furnishes an abundance
of succulent pasturage, equal in quality and value with Alfalfa.
When grown for hay, one crop and sometimes two may be cut the first season. The
second year, two or three crops may be cut. It should be mowed just before it com
mences to blossom and before the stems become hard and woody. As it is tall growing
and stools very freely, the yield of green forage is tremendous.
\Ye recommend the cultivation of Sweet Clover for pastures, for hay and for renewing
worn out lands. If handled properly it will well reward the grower. We suggest
that you do not let it go to seed. It can then be controlled at all times. Lb. 5Oc.
prepaid. See Farm Price List for bushel prices.

Sudan Grass
Sudan Grass. A New Annual Forage Crop. Sudan Grass is a
drought-resistant hay crop of great merit. In dry sections it yields
more forage than millet; the hay, which is relished by stock of all kinds,
is of better quality than millet hay. As a result of extensive tests the
Department of Agriculture reports that Sudan Grass will be extremely
valuable in the North-West as well as the East, where they have no
other satisfactory hay crops. After the ground has become warm,
(Treatedi (Untreated) seed may be sown broadcast at the rate of from 16 to 24 Ibs. per acre;
ALFALFA CLOVER if planted in drills 18 to 24 inches apart, from 4 to 6 Ibs. per acre will

Increased Returns by use of Nitro-Culture be sufficient. Lb. 50c, prepaid. See Farm Price List for bulk price*.
1920 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 47

XXX High
Clovers, Timothy and Grasses
Grade
Sown by the most critical
farmers everywhere. For
many years, as seedsmen
to the best Canadian far
mers, we have given the
closest attention to the
re-cleaning of Clover and
Timothy Seeds. Our
Cleaning plant is recog
nized as the most com
plete and up-to-date in
the Dominion, and all
seeds sent out by us under
our trade mark brand,
"Rennie s XXX," are
acknowledged by the lead
ing authorities to be of
the highest possible grades
obtainable.

O Rennie

Pratensis). The leading


s
Clover (Trifolium
XXX Red

clover pastures and


for
meadows. Lb..85c. pre
paid.
Rennie s XXX Mammoth Larg
Late or Pea Vine (Trifolium Pri ten-
is Perenne). "Mammoth Clo~ or
Cow Grass." Later than the col
red. Lb. 90Ci prepaid.
Rennie s XXX Alaike (Trifoli Hy-
bridum) . One of the best
clovers. Useful in mixtures of clovera and
grasses. Lb. 75c prepaid.
For prices in large quantities, see Price
Liat. Alfalfa Clover. See page 46.
XXX
O
is
Rennie
maintained
s

in
Timothy (Phleum
Sold in sealed bags. The highest standard
our Rennie s XXX Timothy a
XXX Clovers. Lb. 35c, prepaid.
lid. F or pri
quantities, see Farm Price List.
Rennie s XXX High Grade Red Clover. Lb. 85c, prepaid
For Prices in quantity, see Farm Price List

Bromus Inermis (Awnless Brome Grass). For the North-West and British Columbia this has proved
to be the best grass yet tried. From Winnipeg to the Western coast it has stood the rigor of the winter, and has
yielded from 3 to 4 tons of hay per acre. Sow 25 Ibs. per acre. Lb. 60c, prepaid.
Canadian Blue Grass (Poa Compressa). Hardiest Grass in Cultivation. It is an excel
lent grass for dry, sandy, thin soils and banks, and for covering the surface of rocky soils,
and upon all soils that are affected seriously by long-continued droughts. Lb. 45c,
prepaid.
Creeping Bent Grass (Agrostis Stolonifera). Lb. 65c. prepaid.
Crested Dogstail (Cynosurus Cristatus). Lb. 80c. prepaid.
Crested Fescue (Chewings). A valuable lawn grass, as it forms an even and compact sward. Does fairly
well in shade, and should be a constituent of all good lawn mixtures. Gno for pastures. Lb. 85c, prepaid.
Dwarf Scotch Perennial Rye Grass (An Improved Perennial Rye O-ass). It is a valuable lawn grass,
especially where quick results are sought. Good for both pastures and mea Jows. The seed is heavy and very
MEDIUM AND quick to start. Sow SO to 60 Ibs. to the acre. Lb. 45c. prepaid.
Perennial Rye Grass (Lolium Perenne). Fitted for all soils; produces an abundance of hay,
MAMMOTH RED English
but requires to be cut when in flower, or very soon after. Lb. 35c. prepaid.
ALSIKE Italian Rye Grass (Lolium Italicum). Yields good crop first season. Indispensable for an early crop of
AND green feed. 4 5c, prepaid.
Lb.
ALFALFA Kentucky Blue Grass (Poa Pratensis). Also known as "June Grass." Thrives best
CLOVERS on dry soils; also adapted for moist situations. When well rooted, will yield an abundance
AND of excellent feed. Lb. 65c, prepaid.
TIMOTHY Meadow Fescue (Festuca Pratensis). Early, productive, suitable for permanent pasture. Lb. 95c.
GOVERNMENT TESTED Orchard Grass or Cocksfoot (Dactylis Glomerata). Grows rapidly. Earlier than
FOR PURITY ANft timothy; adapted for mixing with clover and timothy for hay crop. 3 to 4 feet. Lb. 6Oc.
l

GERMINATION prepaid.

O Fancy Red Top (Agrostis Vulgaris).


with luxuriance on almost
unhulled seed. Lb. 35c, prepaid.
any
Well adapted to wet lands, although it will grow
soil, wet or dry. Lb. 45c, prepaid;
RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 1920

Flowers A Garden
Flowers belong to A garden is earth ?
Fairyland; the flowers hymn of .praise to
and the birds and the heaven.
butterflies and all that
the world has kept of Sung every season in
its golden age. The some changing tune,
only perfectly beauti Where chords are col
ful things on earth ours, and where
joyous, innocent, half odours sweet
divine. Are tender symphonies.

The Garden Speaks


I am the bit of Paradise that waits beside your open door. In tin-
grievous months that have passed, you may have forgotten me, but this
season of blessed memory will surely bring you back with renewed joy
in the opportunity to create beauty through the work of
your heart and
hands.

My soil teems with


billions of munificient germs too small for man to
see. are the busy altruists that transmute the base refuse of the
They
world into food for body and for soul. How they do it no one may
understand, but that they do it everyone must know.

I am the Place of Peace, the refuge of the broken heart. I speak an

old, old language to all who come to me. I enhance the


joy of young
love. I smooth the pathway of old age. I solace the sorrow of the
stricken soul.

I am the garden of your dreams. And am


I
waiting at your elbow for
you to make the dream come true. A bit of land, a handful of seeds,
the blessed sunshine, the vivifying rain all these await the
working of
your willing hand that your dream may become reality and the world
be better and more beautiful because you live in it.

THE COMPANY
WILLIAM RENN1E LIMITED
1920 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 49

Strains That Are Deservedly Popular


Astermum
Comet Asters which, on account of
their immense size and
OA strain of
Chrysanthemum-like appearance, have been appropriately named
Astermums. They attracted great attention when they were first exhibited
some years ago and have become increasingly popular ever since. The
plants grow about three feet high with strong stems, and usually bloom
a trifle earlier than the Crego Giant Comets.
1150 Lavender. Pkt. 15c. 1152 White. Pkt. 1 5c.
1151 Shell Pink. Pkt. 1 5c. 1153 Mixed Colors. Pkt. 1 5c.

Giant Crego Aster


This beautiful Aster attains a height of over 2 feet, well branched, with
long, strong stems and artistic, fluffy, graceful flowers, rarely less than 4
inches across and frequently over 5 inches; as fine as any chrysanthemum,
and when cut keeps longer in good condition than any other Aster of this
type.
1168 Crimson. Pkt. 20c. 1172 Purple. Pkt. 20c.
1170 Lavender. Pkt. 20c. H74 White. Pkt. 20c.
1171 Shell Pink. Pkt. 20c. U75 Mixed Colors. Pkt. 20c.

Triumph Cornet Asters


A magnificent new class of mid-season Asters, with extra Jong stem
and large, fluffy, full double flowers of the finest type.
1176 Crimson. Pkt. 1 Oc. U8 " Shell Pink. Pkt. 1 Oc.
1177 Purple. Pkt. IOC. H81 White. Pkt. 1 Oc.
1178 Lavender. Pkt. 1 Oc. 1182 Mixed Colors. Pkt. 1 Oc.
1179 Rose Pink. Pkt. 1 Oc.

Vick s Imperial Asters


1248 The Imperial Asters comprise varieties distinguished by their
delicacy of coloring, their profusion of bloom and the extreme doubleness
of their flowers. The vigorous plants are upright in growth and produce No. 1196 Giant Rochester Aster
stems of good length. The large flower? are so double as to be veritable Pkt. 15c, prepaid
balls of bloom. All colors mixed. Pkt. 1 5c.

Giant Rochester Asters


^7 new class of Asters with flowers of the Comet type, which
Tliis is a
have petals that are very long, narrow and gracefully recurved, giving them
a lightness and grace that makes them the most artistic of all Asters. The
immense size of the flowers they are the largest Asters now in cultivation
their artistic beauty, delicacy of coloring and freedom of bloom make
them superior to almost all others. They bloom in mid-season.
1193 White. Pkt. 15c. H97 Lavender. Pkt. 1 5c.
1196 Light Pink. Pkt. 15c. H94 Mixed Colors. Pkt. 1 5c.

Giant Blanche Lyon Asters


Blanche Lyon. An improved selection of the famous Semple Asters.
The plants form strong, robust bushes, about 2 feet high, bearing profusely
on long, strong stems, handsome flowers, many being 6 inches in diameter.
1161 Deep Crimson. Pkt. 1 Oc. H64 Lavender. Pkt. 1 Oc.
1162 Pure White. Pkt. 1 Oc. H67 Mixed Colors. Pkt. 1 Oc
1163 Shell Pink. Pkt. 1 Oc.

Choice Asters
Lavender Gem. One of the most beautiful Asters; color a
O1190
charming shade of lavender, deepening with age. The flowers are
always double, borne in profusion on long, slender wiry stems. Of the
Ostrich Feather type, large, artistic and loosely arranged. Pkt. 1 5c.
Peerless Pink. The plants are of robust, free-branching
Oll91
habit, 24 to 30 inches high, bearing their magnificent blooms on
strong stems averaging 18 inches in length, and it is hard to find a flower
under four inches across. The color is a rich, shell-pink. Pkt. 1 5c.
1192 Enchantress Pink. Immense flowers of a soft delicate pink,
which does not fade. Borne on strong, upright plants. The flower is
made up of broad petals, loosely arranged, producing an exceedingly soft
and pleasing effect. Pkt. 1 5d
Giant Daybreak. The fully double, perfectly formed flowers
O1198
are a beautiful and extremely delicate shade of flesh pink. Pkt. 1 5c.
1199 Giant Purity. Larger in plant and flower than the famous
original. Crowned with great snow-white globes of bloom. Pkt. 1 5c.

No. 1191 PeerlesE Pink Aster


Per packet 15c, prepaid Rennie s Seeds please critical growers
50 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 1920

Beautiful Asters- The Aristocrat of Flowers


Giant Ostrich Feather Leaflet, "How to Grow As
A fine classGiant of the ters," gladly mailed free to
Comet or Ostrich Feather type customers. Ask for it.
of Aster. Much larger than
the Giant Comet, the petals
longer, more twisted, and Alyssum
produced in greater abun
dance. Borne on long Pretty little plants for beds,
vases, baskets, edging or rock-
stems, they make cut-
flowers par excellence. work, blooming profusely all
summer; useful also for
1158 Shell Pink. winter flowering. Very
Pkt. 1 OC. sweetly scented. Hardy
1159 White. I annual.
Pkt. 1 Qc. \
1284 Alyssum, Lilac
1160 Mixed. Queen. A distinct new
Pkt. 1 Qc. variety of the popular Sweet v.

Alyssum, with heads of pure /\


1188 Mikado Asters. lilac flowers, and of the same
The great, shaggy,
flowers are made up of dwarf, compact growth as
petals that are curled the low-growing, white-
and twisted so that the
flowers resemble fine flowering varieties, except
Chrysanthemums. The that the spikes of flowers
flowers are carried on seem longer. Pkt. 2Oc.
stems of good length.
Mixed. Pkt. 15c. 1285 Carpet of Snow. Very
dwarf. This variety grows
Queen only two or three inches high,
emits honey-like perfume, and is
of the Market ^/ of purest white color. As its name
The best early Aster, indicates, it is a perfect carpet
usually in full bloom two of snow throughout the entire
weeks before most other 6Oc.
sorts begin to blossom.
season. Oz. /z oz. 35c.
Of graceful spreading habit. pkt. IOC.
128S Golden Saxatile. Bril-
1207 Crim.on. Pkt. 1 Oc. y
1208 ROM. Pkt. 1 Oc. - liant golden-yellow flowers, desir-
1209 Silvery Lilac. Pkt. 1 Oc. able for rockwork; 1 foot. Hardy
1210 White. Pkt. 1 Oc. Pkt. 1 Oc.
1211 Mixed Colors. Pkt. 1 Qc. perennial.
1287 Little Gem. Very dwarf
pure white; each plant 12 to 30 -,

King Asters inches in diameter; blooms till


This magnificent class of Asters is distinct from all others in the char Rennie s killed by frost. Oz. 30c.
The long, narrow petals are folded lengthwise ap
acter of the flowers.
pearing almost as though quilled. The flowers are of great size and sub
XXX Giant pkt. 1 OC.
1288 Sweet. White, trailing,
stance, and last longer when cut than any other class. Comet
1203 Rose King. Pkt. 1 Oc. fine for borders and window boxes.
1205 White King. Pkt. 1 5 C . Mixed
1206 Mixed Colors. Pkt. 1 Oc. Pkt. lOc,
Oz. 25C, pkt. 1 Oc.

Perfection Asters
prepaid
Hardy Perennial Asters
1240 The improved strains of this grand Aster are considered the 1278 These "Michaelmas Daisies" are splendid subjects
Bnest in cultivation. The petals are beautifully incurved. Very profuse for permanent positions in the herbaceous border. Hardy
bloomers, producing rich and beautiful flowers. Mixed colors. Pkt. 1 Oc.
perennial. Large-flowering hybrids. Mixed colors.
Pkt. 1 Oc.
Rennie s XXX Giant Comet Mixture
XXX
O 1189 Rennie s

themum, which it
GiantComet Mixed. This exceptionally
fine Aster is without a rival.
It is often mistaken for the Chrysan
much
resembles. The flowers are of extraordinary
so \ 1100 Abronia.
Sundry Flowers
Bearing in profusion clusters of elegant
aize much larger than other varieties and stand erect on long, graceful Verbena-like flowers of great fragrance. Pkt. 1 Oc.
stems, well above the foliage; flower-stems 15 inches long. Grand for
1107 Abutilon Flowering Maple). One of the best
By far the most satisfactory Aster grown. Pkt. 1 Oc.
I

cutting.
house plants, flowering freely during the spring and winter
months. Mixed varieties. Pkt. 1 Oc.
Improved Victoria Asters llli Acacia. Beautiful house shrub. Mixed varieties.
1255 Large and free-flowering plants, very robust, handsome and
compact; 20 inches. Mixed colors. Pkt. 1 Oc. Pkt. IOC.
1123 Aconitum, Monk s Head. A very showy plant.
Other Asters Perennial. Bright blue flowers, 3 feet. Pkt. 1 Oc.
Rennie s
1262 American Branching, Mixed.-- kt. Oc.
I
1129 Acr->clinium Everlastings). One of the most beautiful of the
1263 American Branching, White. Pkt everlasting tin .vers. Annual. Mixed colors. Pkt. 1 Oc.
Seeds please Oc.
1135 Adonis Autumnalis (Pheasant s Eye). Blood red with black
1264 Select Comet, Mixed Colors. Pkt. .
critical 1266 Tall. Finest Mixture. Many different centre. ft.
1 Pkt. 1 0c.
/2 oz. 30C. Pkt. 1 Oc. 1148 Agrostemma Rose of Heaven). Adapted for making showy
growers 1267 Dwarf. 1-inrst Mixture. In great riety. beds, cKitnps or e Igings; fine for cutting. Hardy perennial. 1 foot
JF~
/2 oz. 30c. IOC.
. Pkt 1 Oc
1920 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 51

A Page of Rennie s Garden Beautifiers


Rennie s Giant Snapdragons
Aquilegia (Antirrhinum Majus Grandiflorum) This strain is a great im
Rennie s XXX Giant provement over the old tall-growing variety, being of stronger habit and
Long-Spurred Mixture. A
O1347 producing longer spikes and much larger individual flowers; grows about
very excellent mixture of Colum 3 feet high and is exceedingly valuable for cutting. It may be also used in
bines, comprising new and pleasing beds or the mixed border with fine effect.
shades and combinations, effective 1331 Silver Pink. Pkt. 1 Oc.
and striking in the individual 1333 Giant Sweet. White. Pkt. 1 Oc.
flowers, in many shades of lavender, 1334 Giant Purple King. Pkt. 1 Oc.
blue, mauve, white, yellow, orange, 1339 Mixed Colors. Pkt. 1 Oc.
scarlet and bright rose-pink.
Pkt. 1 Oc. Ageratum (Floss Flower)
A Mexican flower of brush-like appearance; long bloomer, fine for
bouquets. Valuable for bedding. Hardy annual.
1143 Little Dorrit, Blue. Very dwarf and compact, fine for edging.
Pkt. 1 Oc.
1147 Finest Mixed Colors. Pkt. 1 Oc.

Asparagus Fern
O
cut.
Remarkable
decorative plant.
House plant.
for the extreme delicacy of
The sprays
Germination
retain their
slow.
its foliage. Most effective
beauty a long time when

1382 Emerald Feather


(Sprengeri). The best to
grow for suspended baskets. Rennie s
Fronds 4 feet^growsj-eadily
from seed. Pkt. 1 Oc.
H^b Seeds are
1384 Plumosus Nanus. highest
Extremely fine foliage; in quality
uill last for weeksafter
being cut. Excellent for
bouquets. Pkt. 1 0c

Dwarf
Snapdragon
1330 Scarlet King.
Pkt. 1 Oc.
1336 Yellow Prince.
Pkt. 10c.
1337 White Queen.
Pkt. 10c.
1338 Tom Thumb.
Mixed colors. Pkt.lOc.

XXXRennie
s
O1340 Tom
Thumb Mixture.
Pkt. IOC.

RENNIC S
JUBILEE,
CALENDAR
No. 1347 Rennie sXXX Mixture
Sit MM /.

Pkt. lOc, prepaid

Aquilegia (Columbine)
Columbines should be planted wherever their presence will serve to lighten up to. a stiff and
formal planting, for no other plant has so airy.a grace as this splendid hardy flower, is more
generous of its blooms, or more effectively adapted for cut flowers.
1344 Mrs. Scott Elliott s Strain of Long-Spurred Hybrids, Aquilegias. This grand
strain has been much admired wherever exhibited. The seed is saved from selected plants
onjy, chosen either for size, form or delicacy of coloring. The colors are distinct shades of
white, lavender, salmon, mauve, pink, yellow, etc. Pkt. 1 5c.
1349 Double and Single. Mixed Colors. 1 Oc, prepaid.

Cape Forget-Me-Not
11499 Anchusa Italica, Dropmore Variety. The bright blue forget-me-not-like flowers
orne on graceful
are borne the entire season and late into the fall. It is a great im
gracetul stems during U_,
provement over the existing varieties. Hardy perennial. Pkt. 1 5c.
Arabis (Rock Cress)
1351 Alpina. A hardy perennial and one of the earliest and prettiest spring flowers.
Unequalled for rockeries or edgings. Hardy perennial. Pkt. 1 Oc.
Amaranthus
1302 Tricolor (Joseph s Coat). Red, yellow and green leaves. Pkt. 1 Oc.
1303 Caudatus (Love Lies Bleeding). Drooping
, flowers, deep red. Pkt. 1 Oc.
1304 Salicifolius (Fountain Plant). Pyramidal, green to orange red. Pkt. 1 Oc.
1309 Finest Mixed. Great variety. Pkt. 1 Oc.
No. 1340 Dwarf Snapdragon
Marguerite Rennie s XXX Mixture
1320 Anthemis Kelwayi. A most satisfactory hardy perennial, bearing daisy-like
golden yellow blossoms, excellent for cutting. 2 feet. Pkt. 1 Oc Pkt. lOc, prepaid
52 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 1920

Rennie s Seeds Are Carefully Tested


Canary-Bird Vine Double Balsams
Tropaeolum Cana- Rennie s XXX De
O1575
riense. A beautiful rapid an O1458
fiance Balsams. Our strain
nual climber, the charming little is unsurpassed. The large, double
canary-colored blossoms bearing flowers are as fine as the most
a fancied resemblance to a bird with elegant Camelia. The size, fine
its wings half expanded. Annual. form, varied and brilliant colors of
/4 lb. 9Oc, oz. 3Qc, pkt. 1 Qc. our XXX Balsams are greatly ad
mired. Pkt. 1 5c.

CANARY VINE BALSAM


FLOWER BIRD FINEST DOUBLE MIXED

No. 1575 Oz. 30c, pkt. lOc


No. 1469 Pkt. lOc

Boltonia 1463 Dwarf Spotted, Mixed. Dou


ble;very fine; 10 inches. Pkt. 1 Oc.
1498 This magni
Glasifolia. 1464 Large Rose Flowered, Mixed.
ficent perennial plant is covered Double; fine colors. Pkt. 1 Oc.
1465 Double Pink. Pkt. 1 Oc.
with great bunches of its pretty 1466 Double Pure White. Pkt. 1 Oc.
white flowers, resembling a peren 1467 Double Crimson. Deep.
nial aster. Pkt. 1 5d prepaid.
Pkt. 1
1468
Qc.
Double Lilac. Pkt. 1 Oc.
1469 Fine Double, Mixed.-Pkt.l Oc.
Bocconia Baby s Breath. See page 59.
1500 Cordata (Plume Poppy).
Effective hardy perennial. Bears Bartonia
freely spikes of cream-colored 1471 A urea or Golden. A
flowers 2 feet long; height 5 feet. favorite hardy annual, with showy,
Easy to grow. Germination slow. No. 1458 Rennie s XXX Defiance Balsam brilliant yellow flowers; of easy
Pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid. Pkt. 15c, prepaid culture. Pkt. 1 0c.

Windflower Begonia
CARNATION
CHOICE MIXED 1474 GracMis Luminos a. For Bedding.
\ 1318 St. Brigid Anemone. A
beautiful selec 1 kt. 25c prepaid.
tion from a famous Irish grower comprising semi- 1475 Vernon. Flowers of a brilliant orange
double and double flowers in a wonderful array of carmine; foliage of a glossy red, blooms profusely; a
colors. Pkt. 1 5c. good bedder. Pkt. 1 5c. prepaid.

African Daisy Bellis Double Daisy


1350 African Lilac Daisy (Arctotis Grandis). Perennial
White. Flowers large and showy, from 2 /2 to 3 1485 Belli* Giant Snowball. Each plant pro
inches across. Hardy annual. 2 /i feet. Pkt. 1 Oc. duces pure white flowers of enormous size, almost as
big as a good-sized Aster. Pkt. 25c. prepaid.
1486 Giant Rose. Same as above except in

Asperula color.
1488
Pkt. 25c.
Double Mixed Color..
prepaid.
Pkt. 1
1387 Azurea Setosa. Deliciously sweet scented,
Oc. prepaid.
bright azure blue flowers. Hardy annual. 1 foot.
Pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid. Brachycome
1495 Swan River Daisy (Iberidifolia). Hlue
Auricula and white mixed. Pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
1395 Primula. Fragrant flowers of many rich
and beautiful colors. Half-hardy perennial. Mixed.
Rennie s Seeds always grow and produce
Pkt. 1 Oc prepaid. o. 1604 Pkt. lOc the best
1920 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 53

Canterbury Bells and Candytuft


Campanulas or Bellflower Calliopsis
Well known, beautiful hardy herbaceous Showy and
beautiful free-flowering
annuals, excellent for cutting and massing.
perennials, bearing a great profusion of
attractive bell-shaped flowers; thriving 1530 Crown of Gold. Large, rich,
best in light, rich soil; some of the varieties golden yellow, 18 inches. Pkt. 1 Oc.
flower the first season if sown early. 1531 Crimson King. A fine dwarf
sort, 9 inches high; color ricli velvety crim
1537 Carpatica (Carpathian Hare son. Pkt. 1 Oc.
Bell). Free-flowering hardy perennial,
1532 Golden Wave. Rich golden yel
continuing in bloom the whole season;
low with small chestnut-brown centre.
olprs clear blue and white mixed, grows 6
Pkt. 1 Oc.
DO.d for edging.
Mixed. All the choice sorts in
O1534
mixture. Pkt. 1 Oc.
BACHELOR S BUTTON

No. 1652 Shasta Daisy


Pkt. 15c, prepaid

White-Leaved
Cineraria
1658 Marti ma CandidU-
ima (Dusty Millers).
These, as well as the white-
leaved Centaureas offered on
page 53, are called "Dusty
Millers." Fine for bedding,
ribbon beds and margins;
prized for their beautiful downy
t^iaee. Half hardy
No. 1547 Pkt. lOc No. 1625 Pkt. lOc
No. 1633 Giant Sweet Sultan Mixed
1539 Pyramidalis (The Chimney Bell-
Pkt. lOc, prepaid
flower). A beautiful stately hardy plant, Tassel Flower
either for garden or pot culture. Mixed colors.
Cacalia. A beautiful plant, producing
Pkt. 1 Oc. Giant Sweet Sultan tassel-shaped flowers, growing in clusters.
1542 Persic if olia Grand iflora (Peach Hardy annual.
Bells). Undoubtedly one of the finest of the This variety represents the best
1505 Coccinea. Scarlet; 20 inches.
hardy Bellflowers; grows 2 to 3 feet high, with Olmperialis.
that has been produced in these beautiful
Pkt. 1
large flowers. Mixed colors. Pkt. 1 5c. summer The flowers will keep Qc.
flowering plants.
(Cup and Saucer Can in water for over a week if cut just when about to Calceolaria
OCalycanthema
terbury Bells). This is unquestionably open. They are forced under glass quite extensive
the finest type of this old-fashioned and much Grandest plant in existence; indispensable
ly by florists.
for the greenhouse. House
prized garden plant. plant.
1628 Blue. Pkt. 1
Oc.
1552 Finest Mixed. All colors of the Cup 1522 Perfection Prize, Mixed. This
/ ind Saucer type. Pkt. 1630 Rose. Pkt. I Oc. strain is considered the finest in cultivation;
Oc.1
flowers beautifully spotted and blotched in
Medium (Single Canterbury
Bells). 1631 White. Pkt. 1 Oc.
The old-fashioned sort, with beautiful, large exceedingly rich and varied colors; of perfect
1632 Yellow. Pkt. 1 Oc. form and fine substance; the habit of the plants
bell-shaped blossoms.
dwarf and compact and very free-flowering.
1548 1633 Mixed Colors. Pkt. 1 Oc.
Single Mixed. All colors. Pkt. 1 Oc. Pkt. 50C.
1547 Double Mixed. All the double- 1523 Perfection Prize. 25c.
flowering medium varieties. Pkt. 1 Oc.
1562
CANDYTUFT
MIXED COLORS
/2 size pkt.

Calendula
Candytuft This is the "Marygold" of Shakespeare s
The blossoms are borne on long spikes, and time; one of the best and showiest free-flowering
the newer varieties are quite large flowering Hardy Annuals.
and very fragrant. Hardy annual. 1526 Prince of Orange. Like Meteor,
1556 Snow Queen. White; 7 inches. but darker. Pkt. J Qc. prepaid.
Pkt. 1 Oc. 1529 Mixed Colors. All the double sorts.
Empress. A perfect pyramid of Pkt. 1 Oc.
O1557
white bloom throughout summer. Fine for
cutting. Pkt.
1 Oc. White-Leaved Centaureas
1558 Carmine. Pkt. 1 Oc. (Dusty Millers)
1559 Lilac. Per pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid. Fine for bedding, vases, hanging-baskets and
1561 Dunnettii. Rich crimson. Pkt. 1 Oc- pots; also extensively used for margins. As
an edging to a bed of dark-leaved Cannas or
1562 Finest Mixed. All colors. Pkt. 1 Oc. Scarlet Sage these are particularly effective.
The white-leaved Cinerarias are also known as
Dusty Millers.
Hardy Candytuft 1623 Candidissima.
leaves
Excellent for bed
15 inches.
1563 Iberis A ding, silver, broadly cut.
Sempervirens. profuse Pkt. 1 0c.
white-blooming, hardy perennial, coming in
flower early in the spring; much used for 1627 Gymnocarpa. Excellent for bedding.
cemeteries, rockeries, etc. 1 foot. Pkt. 1 5c. No. 1562 Pkt. lOc Fine cut silver leaved. 1 /2 feet. Pkt. 1 Oc.
54 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 1920

Carnations
Carnations are general favorites for their delicious fragrance and richness of
colors. They are indispensable, both for greenhouse culture in winter and for the
garden in summer. The Marguerite and Chabaud s type are the best for summer
flowering.
1595 Chabaud s Everblooming. Raised by a famous French specialist.
Blooms in five months after being sown, and continues to flower in the greatest
profusion indefinitely. Mixed colors. Pkt. 25c.
1596 Rennie s Extra Choice Double Mixed. Finest strain in cultivation;
flowers exceptionally large and finely fringed. Pkt. 35c.
1597 Hardy Border Double Mixed. A good hardy strain for outdoor culture,
flowering the second season and producing a mass of flowers in a art*** --*- .

colors. Pkt 1 Oc.

O1601
with
Rennie s XXX
flowers frequently 2 /j inch
Giant Mar BALSAM
FINEST DOUBLE MIXED
blooming. Flowers quickly from seed
mixed colors. Pkt. 1 5c.
1604 Fine Mixed. Pkt. 1 Oc.

Good Seeds are scarce


Rennie s Seeds are hi
Rennie s Seeds are ju

No. 1601 Rennie s XXX Giant Marguerite Carnation


Mixed pkt. 15c, prepaid
RENNIE S
Cockscomb JUBILEE
Celosia.
CALENDAR
Very attractive and graceful growing plant. Annual SffMCf /,
1611 Cristata. Fine mixed Cockscomb; tall. Pkt. 1 Oc.
1612 Empress. Color bright crimson, with a velvet-like appear
ance, extremely double and well formed. Pkt. 1 Oc.
1614 Plumosa or Feathered Cockscomb. -Surrounded with
long feathered plumes of various colors. Pkt. 1 Oc.
615 Finest Mixture of all Varieties. Pkt. 1 Qc.
1616 Crimson Plume (Pyramidalis). This Celosia is the
result of many years of careful selection, and as the name implies, is of
perfect form. Pkt. 25c.

Chinese Woolflower
1617 The Chinese Woolflower. Plants grow 2 to 3 feet high,
the bloom starting early with a central head, round and globular,
which often reaches the immense size of two feet in circumference.
Scores of branches are thrown out, each bearing a ball of scarlet wool.
All these branches support numerous laterals with small heads of
bloom mixed with fresfi green foliage, so that a plant looks like an
Immense bouquet splendidly arranged and set in the ground. Pkt. 25c.

Cornflowers Centaurea Cyanus


These are also known as Bachelor s Buttons, Blue Bottle, Ragged
Sailor, Bluet, etc. They are well known to every flower lover and
always included in old-fashioned gardens.
1618 Double Blue. This is a standard variety and largely used
as a cut flower. It is identical in color to the popular single blue
Tariety, which is so much in demand for boutonnidres, but, being a
full, double flower, it takes fewer of them to make a nice bunch.
Pkt. 1 5c.
4^ 1621 Double-Flowered Mixed. All colors, including blue,
X*7 rose, white, etc. Pkt. 1 Oc.
1625 Mixed. Blue, white, rose, etc. Pkt. 1 Oc.

Burbank s Rainbow Corn


OA highly decorative type of Corn. It grows about 5 feet high and
auckers out, forming good-sized clumps. The foliage is beautifully
striped with rose, purple, green and cream color; exceedingly effective
In the mixed flower border.
1580 Zea Japonica. Pkt. 1 5c.

Cannas
Will bloom the second year from sowing. Perennial.
1581 Novelty Mixture. Seed saved from latest novelties (10
eeds). Pkt, 1 Qc.

Balloon Vine "Love in a Puff"


1588 Rapid growing, pretty annual climber; delights in a light soil
and warm situation; produces white flowers, followed by seed vessels
that look like small balloons; makes a fine porch screen. 10 feet. No. 1625 Cornflower, Mixed
O. 20c. Pkt 10c. Pkt. lOc, prepaid
1920 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 55

Cineraria
This is the plant with heads of daisy-like flowers in purple, red, blue or white,
with a dark eye surrounded by a ring. Cinerarias are much prized as pot plants.
House plant.
1653 Hybrida Superba (Dwarf Mixed). The seed saved from prize flowers.
Pkt. 5 5C.
1655 Stellata (Star Cineraria). Large flowered, with twisted or quilled
petals similar in shape to the true Single Cactus Dahlia. A great favorite.
Pkt. 35c.
1656 Hybrida Grandiflora. A splendid strain of large flowering hybrids,
dwarf, compact and bushy. Mixed Colors. Extra choice. Pkt. 5Oc.
Shasta Daisy
Burbank s A splendid hardy perennial, with
Shasta Daisy.
O1652
flowers rarely than 5 inches across, of the purest glistening white, with
less
broad overlapping petals, and borne on long, strong stems; a beautiful cut flower,
remaining in good condition a week or more. Pkt. 1 5c.

No. 1652 Shasta Daisy


Pkt. ISc, prepaid

White-Leaved
Cineraria
1658 Marti ma CandidU-
irna (Dusty Millers).
These, as well as the white-
leaved Centaureas offered on
page S3, are called "Dusty
Millers." Fine for bedding,
ribbon beds and margins;
prized for their beautiful. downy
silvery foliage. Half hardy
perennial. 1 foot. Pkt. 1 0c.

Clarkia
Blossoms in ordinary soil,
and when planted in rich loam,
its flowers are unsurpassed.
Hardy annual.
1663 Single and Double
Miied. Pkt. 10c.

No. 1656
Hybrida
Grandiflora
Cineraria
Pkt. 50c, prepaid

(An Excellent Climber.)


rapid climber; bell-shaped flowers; dark leaves; esteemed for covering arbors, trellises, etc.
OA Annual climber. Germination 20 days.
1674 Scandens, fl. Alba. White blossoms, 1 Oc. prepaid.
1675 Scandens. Purple. Blossom is green until nearly grown, when it turns bright purplish
lilac. Grows about 30 feet high, and is very desirable for covering a large lattice. /4 oz. 25e.
Pkt 10c.
Coleus
Plants with rich colored foliage; one of the most beautiful bedding plants. Valuable for window
garden or pots, and can also be grown out of doors if taken up in winter.
1678 Finest Mixed. Pkt. 35c.

Coreopsis
1697 Lanceolata. Fine deep yellow flowers; charming hardy perennial; blooms the same
season sown. Pkt. 1 Oc.
Chrysanthemum
Showy and effective garden favorites, extensively grown for cut flowers.
1645 Double Mixed. Pkt. 1 Qc.
1648 Single Mixed. Pkt. 1 Qc.
1649 Maximum King Edward VII. (Moonpenny Daisy.) Very fine, with flowers of
extraordinary size, of purest white, perfect form, and exceedingly free-flowering. A splendid
hardy perennial. Pkt. 1 5c-
No. 1675
Coboea Annual Climbers
Pkt. lOc, prepaid 1670 Choice Mixed. Oz. 20c. pkt. 1 Oc.
56 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 1920

COSMOS
RENNIE S EARLY
Japanese Morning Glories BLOOMING MIXED
PER PKT. IO
N9I7O6

No. 1720
Rennie s
Giant Prize
Cyclamen
Pkt. 3Sc, prepaid

Morning Glories (Convolvulus)


Beyond question the handsomest of all Morning Glories. The flowers are of
gigantic size and beautiful colorings; the self or solid colors range from snow-
white to black-purple, with all possible intermediate shades also an endless
number having flowers spotted, marbled, striped, flaked, splashed, etc.
1693 Imperial Japanese Fancy Fringed. Saved from a grand collection, which we feel
sure will produce results more than equalling our description of this wonderful plant. Oz. 40c,
pkt. ] 5c.
XXX
O 1689
169S Rennie
colors, shapes
Tall, Mixed.
s Japanese Mixture. A new giant type, with peculiar and handsome
and markings. Oz. 35c. /2 oz. 20c, 1 Oc. I>kt.

Our mixture contains all the choicest and brightest colored sorts
% lb. 50c, oz. 20c, pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
1692 Double Flowering. Finest double-flowering. Mixed. Pkt. 1 Oc.

Rennie s Giant-Flowering Cyclamen


Flowers of extraordinary
size. The leaves are proportionately large and beautifully marked.
These are among the most beautiful winter and spring-flowering plants for the window and
greenhouse. Not only are the flowers of striking beauty, but the foliage is also highly
ornamental. Sow seed early, and do not permit same to become checked. When growii
cool, most satisfactory results are obtained. (Packet contains 10 seeds.)
1720 Rennie s Giant Prize. The finest of Cyclamens. A good average plant
first year from seed will bear about 60 flowers during the season. Mixed. Pkt. 35c.
1721 Rennie s Giant Prize. Mixed. Half-size
MORNING GLORY I
kt. 20C. Cosmos
1722 Persicum Giganteum. Flowers very large; Under ordinary cultivation they will begin to bloi>m

H nest mixed colors. Pkt. 25c. in July and continue up to frost. Sow seeds of Rennie -

Early Flowering varieties in open ground, in light warm


soil,early in May, and cover not more than half an
Cowslip inch deep. The seed germinates in about ten day<.
1714 The well-known favorite English Cowslip The Cosmos must have tin- full sunshine for succr-^fn!
I rimula veris); hardy, flowering early in ~pring. ,4 growing. High-grade fertilizer, rich in potash, such a-
loot. Perennial. Mixer] Colors I kt. 1 Oc. prfpai l. Rennie s Lawn and Garden Dressing, gives hc-t results.
Cypress Vine. See Ipomcta, page 62. Seeds of the later varieties should be sown early in
M.tich in a hotbed or box in the house. Transplant to
open ground in June.
Wild Cucumber Vine 1698 Klondyke. Yellow. Start early in bov .

1713 Echinocystis Lobata. Grows 15 to 1* feet Pkt. iQc.


i i
a -fusun % lb. 80c. "2-
25c, pkt. 1 Oc. 1702 Mammoth Fringed Cosmos. Mixed
Colors. Pkt. IQC.
Trumpet Flower 1706 Rennie s Early Blooming Cosmos. -Mix. -d
Colon. Pkt. 10c.
1728 Datura Cornucopia (Horn of Plenty). A
1707 Double Pink Beauty. New. Pkt. 1 5c.
grand variety; the flowers average S inches long by 5
French white inside, purple outride; <lelightfullv
;
1708 Double White Queen. New. Pkt. 1 5c.
fragrant; started early will flower from early
until fall. Pkt. 1 Oc.
1729 Brugmansia (Arborea Simplex).
summer

Large
O
I
1711 Lady Lenox,

kt. IOC.
Shell-Pink. Flower* of
enormous size; very desirable for table decoration.

Dingle, trumpet-shaped, white, fragrant Mo WITS about 1712 Lady Lenox, Pure White. KnoniK.us
o. 1689 Oz. 20c, pkt. lOc 12 inche long; half-hardy perennial. Pkt. 1 5c. flowers. Pkt. 15c.
W2U RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL

Rennie s Seeds Please Critical Growers


Sweet William
Dianthus Barbatus (London Tufts). A well-known perennial, producing
splendid effect in beds and borders. It is much better to raise new plants from
seed every season than to divide the old plants.
1749 Holborn Glory. This strain is a large-flowered selection of the aurt
cula-eyed section, the most beautiful and admired of all. The individual flower*
and trusses are of extraordinary size, while the range of color, nil showing a
clear white eye, is truly superb. Pkt. 1 5c.
1751 Single. Mixed, finest colors. Pkt. 1 Oc.

Q 1752 Rennie
snades of orange, crimson, scarlet,
s XXX
Pkt. 1 Oc.
Mixture. Extra.jiojce=rn
etc.; fine.
^br 1
"tutting; brilliant

Kelway s Hybrids. This strain of Gaillardia Hybrids


O1889 has been obtained from a specialist who has developed a
splendid type, covering only the best varieties; the flowers are as
large as sunflowers. Pkt. 25c.

Everlastings
1831 Finest Mixture. Pkt. 1 Oc.
Geranium
1895 Pelargonium,
Mixed (Zonale). Seed SBR^
saved from finest show
plants; fancy and spotted
flowering sorts. Pkt.25c.

nnuals, producing numer-


grown in masses. 1 foot.

ily valued as a decorative


kt. 1 Oc.
wer
he best of "Everlasting"
display in beds or borders;
mto develop, planting not
ixed colors. Pkt. 1 Oc.

)n, its delightful perfume


No. 2086 Gold Medal Hybrids Delphinium
Pkt. 25c, prepaid
g plant, or can be trained
(See page 60)

California iducing heads of flowers No. 1976 Straw Flower


Poppy
Eschscholtzia (Cold Very attractive annuals for beds. .,,.
Cups). ,
p,Kl. * Helichrysum Pkt. lOc
edging, profuse-flowering; fine-cut, glaucous foliage; in bloom from June e IVIlxea.
1 |

till frost; the golden sorts and the blue Cornflower form a beautiful com- ~
1UI
IVldraniTlelllUW >.oU-v-> r>ll/->*ir
bination. 1 foot.
7 l
ncent flow rs
**"" ** w
t S
Color intense shining yellow and
"?"!^ ,^"^="
e
""

,.^
/;H ^S"
orange.
^ Crimson Eye (Marshmallow). Ornamental, showy plant,
The state flower of California. Pkt. tOe. e showy flowers. White, crimson centre. Perennial. Pkt. 1 Oc t
Giant Yellow Tulip

19
GOURDS
FINEST MIXED
O1810
Poppy. A
flower. Clear bright yellow, crin
most beautiful
Sunflower Helianthus
kled like crushed satin. Will keep tella. Produces magnificent, large single flowers; fine for cutting,
in water for two weeks. Pkt. 1 Oc. 17 Pt-t 1 fi/
f*.
1811 Rose Cardinal. Charm-
ing, producing beautiful large flow- ~Dwarf,
, ,}.,
Mixed. r-
tour
/
feet. Pkt.
*
|
A
OC.
* ~
ers freely, of intense carmine.
"
" "

~, .L-
P re P
l
-;ni]lp<l Pkr 1 Orc
Pkt. 10c
1812 Californica. Large, rich yellow Bowers in great profusion. Pkt. 1 Oc.
1814 Single Mixed. All colors. Pkt. 1 Oc.
1815 Double Mixed. All colors. Pkt. 1 Oc.

Foxglove Digitalis
1758 Digitalis Gloxinaeflora. Handsome and highly ornamental hardy plants of stately growth, succeeding-
under almost all conditions. They are now used extensively with good effect for shrubberies and half-shady
places; 3 to 5 feet. Mixed. All colors. Pkt. 1 Oc.

Ornamental Gourds
Ornamental Gourds Rapid growing, interesting annual climbers, with ornamental
foliage and singular
shaped fruit; 15 to 20 feet.
1943 Calabash or Pipe. A rapid-growing vine introduced from South Africa, the fruit of which is used in
the manufacture of Calabash pipes. The gourd comes true to name. Start seed early in pots. Pkt. 1 Oc.
1945 White Nest Egg. Makes the very best nest eggs. Pkt. 1 Oc.
1946 Dish Cloth or Lady s Bonnet. The matured fruit will furnish a Natural Dish, -lot such as are sold in li

our drug stores. Pkt. 1 Oc.


No. 1952 Pkt. lOc, prepaid 1952 Gourds, Mixed Sorts. Pkt. 1 Oc.
58 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 1920

Annual Dianthus. A magnificent genus, embracing some of the most popular flowers in cultiv; vat ion.
producing a great variety of brilliant colors and profusion of bloom. Pl;int in a sunny location.

Pink

Annual Pinks
\
Single
No. 1720 -Ml the single sorts have large flowers 2 to 3 inches inldiameter; their
Rennie s any and brilliant colors make them very desirable for beds and borders;
Giant Prize foot.
Cyclamen 1732 Princess Pinks. A very novel variety, with fringed flowers,
Pkt. 35c, prepaid mttled flaked spotted and striped
in the greatest diversity ol colors,
kt. IOC.
Morning Glories Mammoth Flowering. The flowers measure from 2 /i
(Convolvulus)
1747 to 3
iches in diameter and are of the most brilliant colors. All colors mixed.
Beyond question the handsomest of Morning Glories. allTh( kt. IQc.

gigantic size and beautiful colorings; the self or solid colors rs rar
white to black-purple, with all possible intermediate shades a
rari
African Golden Daisy
number having flowers spotted, marbled, striped, flaked, splashe
1760 Dimorphotheca Auran-
1693 Imperial Japanese Fancy Fringed. Saved from a grand collect^ tiaca. An extremely showy an
sure will produce results more than equalling our description of this woncU-ifi]
Pkt. 15c. nual Daisy. The flowers, which
XXX are 2 Vi inches and over across, are
Rennie s Japanese Mixture. A new giant type, with pec
O1695
colors, shapes and markings. Oz. 35c. Vz oz. 20c. pkt. 1 Oc. a unique, rich, glossy orange-gold
1689 Tall, Mixed.
Our mixture contains all the choicest and brig!
with dark disc and halo. They
/ Ib. 50c, oz. 20c. Pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid. glitter in the sunshine and present
1692 Double Flowering. Finest double-flowering. Mixed. Pkt. 1 Oc. a magnificent sight when in full

bloom. Pkt 1 Oc.


Rennie s Giant-Flowering Cyclarr, 1761 Aurantiaca Hybrida.
Flowers of extraordinary size. The leaves are proportionately large and Heautit ul new hybrids of the
These are among the most beautiful winter and spring-flowering plants f< African Golden Daisy, varying in
greenhouse. Not only are the flowers of striking beauty, but the fo color from the white
ornamental. Sow seed early, and do not permit same to become chei purest
cool, most satisfactory results are obtained. (Packet contains 10 - through the various shades i

yellow and orange to rich salmon


o 1720 Rennie s Giant Prize. The finest of Cyclamens. A good
first year from seed will bear about 60 flowers during the season.

1721
Mix
Rennie s Giant Prize.
shades. Pkt. 1 5c.

MORNING GLORY I>kt. 20C. Dolichos


1722 Persicum Giganteum. I

Hm^t mixedrolor-;. Pkt. 25c. Hyacinth Bean. A rapid


growing annual climber, flowed ny
; freely in erect racemes, followed by
Hie late summer and
"Uric" ol
ornamental -eedpods: tor covering
autumn flowering plants, and now
the arbors, trellises, etc.
enjoying a wide popularity ;

double sorts will bloom the first 1763Daylight. Covered with


season if the seed is sown before spikes of snow-white pea-si iapc-1
the beginning of April; the single blossoms from July until late fa]!
sorts will bloom from seed >own
The heart-shaped foliage is bright
in the open ground as late as June,
although an earlier start No. 1727 Rennie s XXX Burbank Dahlia. Pkt. 20c, prepaid
belter. ^r "" 1>k
is
I^Oc.
Rennie s XXX Bui-bank Dahlia. Blooms first year from 1764 Darkness. Identical in every way to the. above, except in color,

The colors are salmon, light and dark crimson, deepest purple which is a rich, purple-violet. Pkt. 1 Oc.
O1727 seed
and a few white, 1762 Lablab Mixed.
to maroon, and almost black, light straw, deepest yellow Purple and white. Per oz. 25c kt. 10c. I
raised from this seed, and
mostly of the Cactus type. Dahlias can be
will bloom the first year, even if sown late in May. Pkt, 20c. Dracaena
1724 Cactus, Mixed Colors. Pkt. 1 5c.
1725 Double Large Flowering. Saved from fine show and fancy 1766 Dracaena Indivisa. Beautiful ornamental-lea ved plant-;
sorts. Pkt. 1 Oc. long, narrow, green foliage; indldpensable tor vasee ;uid houa orations. < <

Dahlia Roots. See pages 76 and 77. Pkt. 10c.


1921) RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 59

Sunflowers and Heliotrope


Gaillardia
Splendid showy annuals, remarkable for the profusion, size
and brilliancy of their flowers, continuing in bloom from early
summer till November; excellent for beds, borders, or for cutting;
should be sown where they are to bloom.
1887 Mixed Colors. Pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
1888 Grandiflora Superba, Mixed. One of the choicest
hardy perennials; flowers large; excellent for cutting; brilliant
shades of orange, crimson, scarlet, etc.; fine. Pkt. 1 Oc.
Kelway s Hybrids. This strain of Gaillardia Hybrids
O1889
has been obtained from a specialist who has developed a
splendid type, covering only the best varieties; the flowers are as
large as sunflowers. Pkt. 25c.

Everlastings
1831 Finest Mixture. Pkt. 1 Oc.
Geranium
1895 Pelargonium,
Mixed Zonale Seed .

saved from finest show


plants; fancy and spotted
No. 1980 Heliotrope New Giant Mixed Pkt. 1 DC
flowering sorts. Pkt. 25c.
Godetia
1924 Godetia (Satin Flower). Magnificent hardy annuals, producing numer
ous delicately-colored flowers; especially attractive when grown in masses. 1 foot.
Choice Mixed. Pkt. 1 Oc.
Grevillea (Silk Oak)
1925 Grevillea Robusta. Very graceful foliage; highly valued as a decorative
plant for the table, and when large, for tropical effects. Pkt. 1 Oc.
Straw or Everlasting Flower
1976 Helichrysum Mpnstrosum Fl. PI. One of the best of "Everlasting"
flowers. Exceedingly effective double flowers, making a fine display in beds or borders;
they succeed in any rich garden soil; give them plenty of room to develop, planting not
clos er than 12 inches apart; hardy annuals; 2 /2 feet. Mixed colors. Pkt. 1 Oc.
Heliotrope
A half-hardy perennial, flowering during the whole season, its delightful perfume
makes it a most desirable bouquet flower; a splendid bedding plant, or can be trained
as a greenhouse climber.
1980 New Giant Mixed. Of robust growth and producing heads of flowers No. 1976Straw Flower
double the size of the old sorts. Pkt. 1 Oc. Helichrysum Pkt. lOc
1984 Choice Mixed. Pkt. 1 Oc.

Marshmallow
1996 Hibiscus, Crimson Eye (Marshmallow). Ornamental, showy plant,
and attractive large showy flowers. White, crimson centre. Perennial. Pkt. 1 Oc t
prepaid.
Sunflower Helianthus
2000 Single Stella. Produces magnificent, large single flowers; fine for cutting.
Pure golden yellow. Pkt. 1 Oc.
2001 Double Dwarf, Mixed. Four feet. Pkt. 1 Oc.
2002 Globe of Gold. Large flowers, double and quilled. Pkt. 1 Oc.

O 2003 New Red Sunflower. While this variety is not as yet entirely fixed,
it is a beautiful noveity, and we feel sure that its marked advance will be

appreciated by all flower lovers. Pkt. 25c.


640 Russian Giant.
One of the largest varieties; single. Selected stock seed.
l-b. 4Oc, Vi ib. 2Oc, pkt. 1 Oc.
2005 Silver and Gold. Double flowering; foliage covered with a silvery down;
very effective. Pkt. 1 Oc.
2006 Chrysanthemum-Flowered. Rich golden-yellow flowers, perfectly
double, resembling a Chrysanthemum or Aster; 7 feet. Pkt. 1 Oc.
2007 Choicest Mixture. Oz. 2Oc, pkt. 1 Oc.

Baby s Breath
1931 Gypsophila Elegans. Pretty free flowering, elegant plants, succeeding in any garden
soil. Their misty white panicles of bloom are largely used for mixing with other cut flowers.
No. 1889 Gaillardia-Grandiflora Mixed 1932 Paniculata. White flowers, fine for bouquets: one of the favorite hardy perennials; blooms
Pkt. 25c tirst year if sown early; 2 feet. Pkt. 1 Oc.
60 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 1920

Hollyhocks Will Brighten Up Your Garden


Hollyhocks
Good Seeds are Rennie s XXX Mammoth Flowering Mixture This
O2013
mixture contains a rich collection of colors, from white to deep
scarce black, canary yellow, flesh color, salmon rose, scarlet, cherry, red,
purple, etc. Pkt. 2Oc.
Sow Rennie g
Mam
2014 Allegheny Semi-double Mixed.
moth flowers; fringed petals. Spikes 7 feet high
Pkt. 1 QC.
2016 Chater s Superb Mixed. Flowers of
immense size; double. Pkt. 1 Oc.
2017 Double White. Pkt. 1 Oc.
2018 Double Pink. Pkt. 1 Oc.
2019 Double Crimson. Pkt. 1 Oc.
2020 Double Yellow. Pkt. 1 Oc.

Japanese Hops
2032 Humulus Japonicus. A most
rapid growing climber. Foliage luxuriant.
Strong grower. Recommended for North-
West. Ib. %$1.60. 02. 5Oc.
pkt. IOC.
Summer Cypress
o 2062
A
Kochia (Burning Bush).
highly ornamental annual of un
usually rapid growth. The leaves
are slender and light green until
September when they change to
blood-red. Makes a splendid sum
mer hedge. Annual. Pkt. 1 0c.
Perennial Larkspur
2086 Gold Medal Hybrids. This is
an extra fine strain of strong vigorous habit,
with immense spikes from 2 to 3 feet long
of large flowers, mostly in fine shades of
light blue. Pkt. 25c. prepaid.
2088 Finest Double Mixed. In a
great variety of charming colors. Hybrids.
Pkt. 1 Oc.
2089 Elatum (Bee Larkspur). Rich
blues of various shades, with black centres:
3 feet. Pkt. 1 Oc.

Annual Larkspurs
2079 Giant Mixed. All colors, very
large flowering. Pkt. 1 Oc.
2080 Dwarf Double Rocket. Mixed
Pkt. 10c.
2081 Tall Double Rocket. Mixed
colors; 3 feet. Pkt. 1 Oc.

MEXICAN FIRE BUSH


;

2063 SUMMER CYPRESS

No/2013 Rennie s XXX Mammoth Flowering Hollyhock Pkt. 20c, prepaid No. 2062 Kochia Pkt. lOc, prepaid
1920 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 61

2271 Butterfly or Cl"mbtn

Rennie Giant Flowering s C ha me! eon


flowers,
.

others
Self-colored
stained anrt
blotched on a clear ground aic

Climbing Nasturtiums found on the same plant while


others are broadly edged 9t
oanded with light or dark shade*
There have already been produced many
Jlfferent combinations of colors in these new hy Lb. $2.75. 4 Ib. 85r
brids, including shades of rose, salmon, bright oz. 3Oc. pkt. lOc. prepaid.
red, etc., either self-colored or spotted, mottled
striped, and margined.
For covering trellises, fences,
arbors, etc., nothing can equal
the gorgeous effect produced by
their marvellous quantities of
bloom, from early summer until
cut down by frost.
2316 Giants of California,
Mixed. This mixture is com
posed ot the finest and most dis
tinct varieties. Lb. $2.75.
^ Ib. 85c. oz. 30c. pkt. 1 Oc.
prepaid.
2275 Hybrids of Madame
Cunt her. Improved strain,
brightest shades of rose, salmon,
brightest red, pale yellow, either
as eelf colors or spotted and
striped. Free and continuous
bloomers. K Ib. 85c. oz. 3Oc.
pkt. 1 Oc* prepaid.
Price : Except where other
wise noted. Lb. $2.50.
U Ib. 75c. oz. 25c.
pkt. 1Oc. prepaid.
2268 Black Prince. VeKety-
purplish crimson, dark foliage.
2270 Giant of Battles. Sul
phur-yellow, blotched with red.
2273 Scarlet. Very bright.
2279 Tall, Mixed. All colors.
Lb. $2.25. K Ib. 75c.
25c. large pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
2280 Tall or Climbing, Var
iegated Leaved. This Royal
Race of Nasturtiums is now
offered in most superb mixture.
The flowers are of many bright
colors. The leaves are so beauti
fully variegated with white and
green that the plants would be
worthy of culture for the foliage
alone. Lb. $2.75. Yt Ib. 9Oc.
oz.3OC. Pkt 1 Oc. prepaid.
2282 Rennie s Climb XXX
ing Hybrids Mixture. Flowers
of extra large size, heavily mar
bled with deep velvety tints.
Lb. $2.75. -4 Ib 9Oc. oz. 3Oc.
pkt- 1 Oc. prepaid.
2278 Ivy-Leaved Tall Mixed
of Many Colors. This mixture
contains almost ever y color
known in the regular types of
Nasturtiums. Lb. $2.7 5
tt Ib. 9Oc. oz. 3Oc. pkt. 1 Oc.
prepaid .

Dwarf or Bedding
Nasturtiums
The Dwarf Nasturtiums are
among our most popular plants.
They resist heat and droug ht,
grow vigorously and furnish an
endless profusion of flowers
few weeks aftei sown until frost, and are very suitable for bedding purposes.
Besides the green-leaved sorts, we are offering mixtures of the ivy-leaved, vane-
gated and golden leaved varieties.
2290 Rennie s XXX
Chameleon Mixture. This strain surpasses any
other in richness and variety of colors and is also unique in bearing flowers of
quite distinct colorings on one and the same plant. some clear, deep crimson.
others blotched on light ground, others beautifully mottled. Lb. S3.OO,
\i Ib. $1 .OO, oz. 35c. pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
2288 Scarlet. Very fine, brilliant shade.
2289 King Theodore. Flowers velvet crimson, dark foliage.
2292 Golden King. Finest and richest yellow. . .

2293 Golden Leaved. Foliage bright yellow,, flowers deep scarlet. .

2296 Empres* of India. Dwarrf growth, flowers rich salmon-scarlet.


dark foliage. .

2297 King of Tom Thumb*. Leaves bluish green, flowers bright crimson.
2298 Pearl. Creamy white.
Price: Except where otherwise noted. Lb. $3 .OO. /i Ib. $ 1 .OO. l

z. 35c. pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.


2300 Rennie s Gorgeous Mixture of Tom Thumb Nasturtium*.
This mixture is composed of choice large-flowered varieties, and grown both in
mixture and in separate strains, properly blended. Lb. S3.0O, 3-i Ib. $1 .OO.
oz. 35c. Pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
2301 Dwarf Mixed. Lb. $2.75. K Ib. 9Oc. oz. 3Oc. large pkt. 1 Oc
prepaid.
2302 Dwarf Variegated Leaved. The flowers are varied in color from
deep scarlet, bright crimson, and light primrose to deep orange shades, while
ome are spotted and veined, with coppery and bronze tints. Each plant grows
In a neatly rounded buh and each leaf is showily variegated or marbled
with silvery white. All colors mixed. Lb. S3.OO. Ib. $1.OO. oz. 35c. *>i

pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.


2299 Dwarf Ivy-Leaved Mixed. This mixture contains a most remarkable
range of colors. There are colors and color-combinations that are not found
In any other strain of Nasturtiums. Lb. $2.75. 9Oc. /. 3Oc,
Butterfly Climbing Nasturtium
J- 1 (

pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.


-i
No. 2271
Ask for fiee leaflet "How to Grow Nasturtiums." Lb. $2.75, % Ib. 85c, oz. 30c, pkt. lOc
62 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 1920

Crimson Alum Root


2012 Heuchera Sanguinea (Crimson Alum Root). Grand
hardy perennial. Flowers rich bright crimson. Excellent for cutting.
1 kt. 1 OCi prepaid.
Ice Plant
2041 Ice Plant (Mesembryanthemum). A singular-looking
plant; leaves look as if covered with crystals of ice. Annual.
Pkt. 1 Oc, prepaid.
Cardinal Climber
2057 Cardinal Climber Ipomoea Quamoclit Hybridal.
This hybrid Ipomoea is considered one of the most brilliant and
distinct annual climbers introduced. A rapid grower, often attain
ing the height of 30 feet or more. Pkt. 1 5c.

Cypress Vine
Ipomoea (Cypress Vine). A rapid-growing climber; usefu
for covering trellises, arbors, etc. Annual.
2058 Ipomoeas, Finest Mixed. Pkt. 1 Oc.
Kudzu Vine
2070 Jack-and-the-Beanstalk Vine. This is the fastest-
growing hardy climbing plant. A splendid vine for covering
verandahs, etc. Perennial climber. Pkt. 1 Oc.

Lantana
2071 Lantana. Handsome shrubs, produce brilliant rosettes of
constantly changing hues. Suitable for pot culture. Half hards-
perennial. Hybrids, mixed. All colors. Pkt. 1 Oc.

Lavender
2092 Lavender |Vera
(English Sweet). Well-known, well
scented, hardy perennial; should be extensively grown in the mixed
border; 3 feet. Vi oz. 25c, pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
Scarlet Flax
2102 Linum Grandiflorum Rubrum. Handsome, effective,
showy plants, producing beautiful saucer-shaped flowers; rich
No. 2089 Bee Larkspur Pkt. lOc brilliant scarlet, crimson centre. Hardy annual. 18 inches.
(Sec page 60) Pkt. 1 OC.
Rennie s Seeds always grow and
Lobelia Erinus or Trailing produce the best
Excellent for vases, hanging baskets and window boxes.
2107 Gracilis. Light blue. Pkt. 1 Oc.
2109 Fine Mixed. Trailing sorts. Pkt. 1 Oc.

O A
Lobelia Compact
plant used extensively for edging borders or for carpet effects.
or Bedding
The dwarf, compact sorts grow
to a perfect little globe 4 inches high and are completely covered with their brightly colored tiny
flowers. Even the foliage seems to realize that the plant is grown for the color effect, as it takes on a
bluish hue if the flowers are blue.
2115 Blue Gem (Royal Purple). Dark blue, white eye. Pkt. 1 Oc.
2116 Crystal Palace. Deep blue. Pkt. 1 Oc.
2117 Emperor. Blue, white eye. Pkt. 1 Oc.
2119 Mixed Compact Varieties. Pkt. 1 Oc.
2121 Queen Victoria (Cardinal Flower). Perennial. Long spikes of intense
scarlet flowers; very fine. Pkt. 2Oc.

Lupinus .

Lupinus. Free flowering, easily-grown plants, with long, graceful spikes of


rich and various colored pea-shaped flowers; valuable for mixed borders, beds and
for cutting- prefers a little shade; 2 feet.
2130 Annual Sorts. Mixed colors. Pkt. 1 Oc.
2131 Perennial Sorts. Mixed. Pkt. 1 Oc.

Jerusalem Cross
2133 Lychnis Chalcedonica. (Jerusalem Cro-s.) From a foliage similar \Villiam arise
t" >u< <
-t

-vcral vt-ry straiKht, stout leafy flower-spikes to a height of h-et, and crowned with a flat, ilrn-r
,t No. 2116 Lobelia Crystal Palace
vhead of bright scarlet flowers in July. Hardy perennial. Pkt. 1 Oc. Pkt. lOc
1920 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 63

Ye Olde Time Favorites


Marigold
Indispensable where a rich display of bloom is desired. Handsome
double flowers of rich colors. Hardy annual.
2160 Legion of Honor (French). Handsome flowers, with broad
-

crimson velvety blotch. A


little beauty. Pkt. 1 Oc.
Eldorado {African). Immense flowers, very double;
O2161primrose, yellow, lemon, orange and golden-yellow. Pkt. 1 Oc.
2162 African, Mixed. Finest colors; 2 feet. Pkt. 1 Oc.
2163 French, Mixed. Various shades; 18 inches. Pkt. 1 Oc.
2164 Dwarf, Golden Striped, French. Fine for bedding.
Pkt. 1 Oc.

Marvel of Peru
MirabilU Jalapa (Marvel of Peru, or Four
O Clock). Abushy, rapid-growing plant bearing
clusters of long tube-shaped flowers which do not
open until late in the afternoon. Splendid for beds and
borders. Hardy annual. 2 feet.

2174 Choice Mixed Colors. Oz. 25c. Pkt. 1 Oc.


2175 Variegated Foliage. Marbled leaves.
Oz. 30c. Pkt. lOc.

Sow Rennie s Seeds

they always grow

Our Seeds are tested

for germination
No. 2161 Marigold Eldorado Mixture Pkt. lOc

Mignonette
o^2203
r?rV ?oike
Rennie s Defiance. Grown under favorable conditions and with proper
XXX
not only be of remarkable size from 12 to 15 inches but dehciously fragrant;
w"l

variety. The individual florets are of immense s.ze;


other the sp.kes
much more To than any oz. 60c, Pkt. 1 Oc.
can be kept three weeks after cutting. Oz. SI .00. /2 of an enormous unequalled size;
2205 Go iath Red.-Vigorous grower. Flower spikes
Oz. $1 .00. Vi oz. 60c. Pkt. 1 Oc.
intens e red color- 12 to 16 inches in length.
2207
7 Mache.
Machet. Plants dwarf and vigorous. Particularly valuable for florists. Deliciously
.

60c. Oc.
scented red flowers. Oz. $1 .00, /2 oz. pkt. 1
lb. SI .50. oz. K_
5Oc, ,-
1 OC.
2211 Sweet Mignonette. Very large flowering. </4

Moonflower
O 2196
Immense white
Evening Glory. Very ornamental for verandahs, fences
flowers, fragrant; hardy; 25 feet. Pkt. 1 Oc.
and for covering rrtkeries

Malope showy
suitable for beds or shrubbery borders; large,
2157 Malope. Handsome plants,
Hardy annual. Mixed colors. Pkt. 1 Oc.
flowers.

Matricaria
Dwarf growing; double white flowers; foliage curled like
2177 Matricaria (Feverfew).
Half-hardy perennial; 6 indies. Pkt. 1 Oc.
parsley.
Maurandia
2180 Maurandia Barclayana. Charming climber; elegant flowers and foliage- Very
useful. 10 feet. Half-hardy perennial. Mixed colors. Pkt. 1 0c.

Sensitive Plant
2183 Mimosa Pudica (Sensitive Plant). Curious
and interesting, the leaves dose ami
Pinkish-white flowers. Half-hardy annual. 18mches. Pkt.lOc.
droop when tTdfed or shaken.
Monkey Flower plants, with large gloxinia-
2188 Mimulus Grandiflora (Monkey Flower). Dwarf bushy
like flWrerSSng in colors through
white, pale yellow, golden, flesh, rose crimson and maroon;
for culture. Mixed color,. Pkt. 1 5c.
pot
No. 2203 Mignonette-Defiance handomeiv blotched and striped. Splendid
Morning Glory. See page 56.
Oz. $1.00, \- 2 oz. 60c, pkt. lOc
RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 1920

Rennie s Pansies are Justly Famous


Rennie s XXX Exhibition Mixture
Rennies XXX Exhibition Mixture. This is a mixture
O2357of all the giant flowered Pansies. including plain sorts, faced
sorts and the new giant ruffled edge and rare varieties. The seed ie
saved from Exhibition Flowers, and numbers of gold
medals have been won in competition by seed which we use
in making this mixture. When grown with care,
following
directions, you will have the most gorgeous flower?
imaginable. (Ask for Culture Leaflets.) X
oz. SI .25
pkt. 25c.

Rennie s Perfection Pansy


Rennie This variety, now so
s Perfection.
O2356
well known, is without a rival, it has been greatl>
improved, containing many new shades of color, beautifully
marked. For variety of markings, beauty of form, large
size, good substance, splendid satiny texture, they cannot br
excelled, y, oz. $1 .00. pkt. 25c.
2354 Giant Curled Masterpiece (Mixture). One of the
greatest novelties in Pansies, the border of every petal being
conspicuously curled and fluted. The tints and colors are wonder
ful. Pkt. 1 5c.

Rennie s Mastodon Pansies


These have been carefully re-selected and bred up to their present
surpassing excellence, and for giant size, substance, form and coloring. w
hive never seen Pansies to compare with them. Any sort, pkt. 25c.
2358 Bridesmaid. A clear white, with shining rose colored blotch.
2359 Grand Duke. The finest and largest all-white Pansy.
2360 Improved Meteor. A beautiful shade of wine red.
23S1 Improved Ferret. A splendid type with edges of petals, frilled, bordered white
colors are dark wine, pink and red.
2362 Improved Parisian. A pure yellow of grand form and size.
2363 Improved Prince Henry. A splendid blue of immense size.
2364 Bronze Mastodon. New; very large. All the different shades from burnished
brass to gold, wonderfully tinged.
2365 Black Mastodon. Nearly all jet black; a few very dark purple.
2366 Mastodon White. The finest and largest white. Dark centre.
2367 Panama Pacific. A huge deep-yellow; some with dark centres.
2368 The Madame. A genuine royal purple, of fine form.
2369 Mastodon Mixture. Named varieties and special strains are grown
separately
f^ and the seed collected by hand and carefully blended into what we believe to be the
%f finest mixture of Pansy ever offered. Pkt. 25c.

WE PAY
THE DELIVERY)
CHARGES ON j
YOUR ORDER/

!No. 2357 Rennie s XXX Exhibition


Pkt. 25c, prepaid
Mixture Pansy 2M
Giant Trimardeau Pansies
Rennie s XXX Giant Coal Black. Pkt. 1 Oc.
2371
Z374 Giant Red (Vulcan). Color bright dark red, each petal being
marked with a very large dark blotch and the edges of the petals are
rurled like the Masterpiece. Pkt. 1 0c.
2382 Rennie s XXX
Giant Snow Queen. Pkt. 1 Oc.
2376 Giant Trimardeau, Mixed. One of the largest Pansies. All
colors and shades. Y
oz. 40c. pkt. 1 Oc.
2390 Choice Bedding, Mixed. Great diversity of colors: free
flowering. Oz. $1 .50. A oz. 45c. Pkt. 1 Oc.
Tufted Pansies. See Viola Cornuta, page 74.

Phlox Drummondi X
The annual Phlox occupies a first place as a garden annual, being one
at the most brilliant and most satisfactory plants which can be grown
from seed.
Rennie s New Giant Flowered. Many of the single flowers-
O2447
are so large that they will nearly cover a 50-cent piece. Distinct types
and colors mixed. Pkt 1 5c.
2457 Dwarf Mixture (Nana Campacta). A lovely strain, growing
from 6 to 8 inches high, and covered with bright colored flowers. Mixed.
all colors. Pkt. 1 Oc.
Rennie
s XXX
Fringed Mixture. Petals are partly fringed
O2458
nd partly three-toothed; all bordered with white, the bright eye of
tke centre picturesquely contrasting with the fine velvety colors. Pkt. 1 Oc,
2459 Grandiflora, Mixed. Very beautiful and highly appreciated.
its effectiveness for producing rich masses of color not being excelled.
Pkt. 10c.
2463 Largest Flowering (Mixed). All colors. / oz. 25c. Pkt. 1 Oc. No. 2447 Rennie s New Giant-Flowered Phlox. Pkt . I 5c. prepaid
1920 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 65

Our Petunias are Admired Everywhere


Petunias
Rennie s

Giant
Single
We have long
been celebrated
for our magni
ficent strains oi

both the single


and double var
ieties, which we

endeavor to im
prove each year
by careful se
lection and hy
bridization.

2416 Rennie s Giants of California, Mixed. California


strain, of incomparable beauty, size and luxuriance; flowers
are ruffled or fringed on edges; 4 to 5 inches across; varieties of
colors, markings, veinings, blotchings and stripings
Pkt. 2Oc.
2417 Grandiflora Superbissima, Mixed. Flowers
rose, crimson, purple, spotted throats, etc.; very fine
Pkt. 25C.
2420 Rennie s Superb Single Fringed, Mixed. Flowers large,
beautifully fringed, and include a number of very striking shades
Pkt. 1 5C.

Double Large-flowering Petunias


NOTE. known that seed saved from the most carefully hybridized flowers
It is well
produce but a small percentage of double flowers, the balance being single of unusually
fine quality. The weaker seedlings should be carefully saved, as these invariably
produce the finest double flowers. It is best to sow Petunias indoors and transplant
to the open in May.

2397 Rennie Superb Double Fringed,


Mixed. We
s
offer the finest strain of Double PETUNIA
Fringed Petunia to be found anywhere. Re
markable for brilliancy and variety of color,
large size, and beautiful shape; mixed colors. ~
Pkt.40c.
No. 2414
2398 Large Flowering Double Fringed,
Mixed. Unsurpassed for richness and delicacy
Rennie s XXX Prize Ruffled Giant Single of tint; various shades. Pkt. 35c.
Petunia Rennie s XXX Double Striped
Pkt. 25c, prepaid O2399
and Blotched Mixture. This strain in
cludes all shades, and will produce a very large
Rennies XXX Prize Ruffled Giants percentage
Pkt. 30c.
of beautiful double flowers.

O2414
Mixture. Flowers of extraordinary size and
substance, with very deep throat, and distinguished
from the large flowering fringed section by the Single-Bedding
deeper fringing and fluting, giving the appearance Petunias
as if artificially ruffled. The colors are not sur An excellent compact variety producing
passed by any other strain, ranging from the much bloom and used very extensively for
deepest plum purple to the purest white, with all borders, beds, rockeries, etc.
the intermediate shades, which, combined with thf 2407 Bedding Hybrids, Mixed. Select
ruffling, make the flowers truly superb. Pkt. 25c. bright colors. 4 oz. 30c, pkt. 1 Oc. No. 2407 Pkt. lOc
66 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 1920

Forget-Me-Nots ^ Primrose
Evening Scented Stock
2184 Matthiola Bicornis. Old-fashioned Annual,
with purplish flowers. Its fragrance is emitted during
the evening. Pkt. 1 Oc.
Musk
Plant

o 2190 Mimulus Moschatus.


leaves, tiny yellow flow-ers.

Balsam Apple
Pkt. 1
Musk-sccntc.l
Oc.

Momordica. Handsome climbing vines with inconspicuous


flowers but having large, warted, golden-yellow fruits, whicli.
when ripe, split open and display showy, bright red seeds.
2192 Balsamina (Balsam Apple). Yellow. Pkt. 1 Oc.
2193 Charantia (Balsam Pear). Yellow. Pkt. 1 Oc.

Forget-Me-Not (Myo*otisi
Up-to-date gardens find a variety of uses for these lovely bjue
Forget-me-nots, such as bedding under Tulips or other spring
flowering plants which grow fairly tall.
Star of Love. The color is a pure Forget-me-not blue,
O2218 and it can be easily forced as a pot plant, but is also excellent
Pkt. 25c.
for cutting and for planting in hanging baskets.
2219 Dwarf Alpine Forget-me-not. Blue, rose, white,
mixed. Pkt. 1 0c.
- 2220 Victoria. Dwarf; sky-blue flowers, yellow centres; fine
lor pots. Pkt. 1 Oc.
2221 Palustris. True perennial Forget-me-not; blue. Pkt. | Oc.
2223 Alpestris, Mixed. Trailing habit. Pkt. 1 Oc.

Love-in-A-Mist
Nigella. An interesting annual with curious double flowers
nestling in its feathery, bright green foliage. Hardy annual. ! foot.
2263 Mixed. Pkt. 1 Oc.

Evening Primrose
2325 Oenothera. Old favorite in the flower garden; large
showy flowers; free bloomers. Hardy annual. Finest Mixed.

Passion Flower
2429 Passiflora Coerulea. Rapid climbers; for greenhouse
decorations and sunny positions. Large; violet, light blue. Pkt. 1 Oc.

Beard Tongue
No. 2261 Rennie s XXX Sweet Scented Tobacco Mixed 2437 Pentstemon. Hardy herbaceous plants; colored flower*
shaded and mottled. Perennial. Finest mixed. Pkt. 1 Oc.
Pkt. lOc, prepaid

Sweet-Scented Tobacco
rare virtue of perfuming the
A graceful, decorative garden plant, with
tl

garden every morning and evening


2257 Nicotiana, Finest Mixed Colors. Pkt. 1 Oc.
2258 Sanderse. Produces bushy branching plants, 2 feet
of large, brilliant, carmine-
high, which bear immense quantities
red flowers throughout the entire season. Pkt. 1 Oc.

Rennie s XXX
Mixture. -New splendid Hy
O2261 brids in blue, red, rose, etc., shades. These magnificent
new Hybrids have large flowers in many beautiful colors and
brilliant shades, and possess the same sweet fragrance
as the
Affinis. now so well-known. Pkt. 1 Oc.
Sweet-Scented Tobacco
Affinis. Large pure white flowers, which expand
O2259
fully in the morning and evening, emitting a delicious
If cut back and potted, will bloom all winter.
2 /2
fragrance!
feet. Pkt. 1 0c.
Perilla
2439 Nankinensis. Deep black-purple foliage. Excellent
border plant. Half-hardy annual. 18 inches. Pkt. 1 Oc.
Periwinkle. See Vinca, page 74.

Everlasting Pea
2433 Lathyrus Latifolius, Mixed Colors. Hardy climbers, No. 2220 Myosotis Victoria
trained on a trellis; the flowers are
growing 6 to 8 feet high when Pkt. lOc
borne in large clusters. Splendid cut-flower. Ox. 4Oc. pkt 1 OC. .
1920 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL

Poppies and Primulas


Iceland Poppies
Papaver Nudicaule. This beautiful hardy
perennial Poppy should have a place in every gar
den; the lovely white, yellow, and orange-colored
flowers are produced on long stiff stems, being most
useful for cutting. The plants grow from twelve
to eighteen inches in height and bloom continuously
from April throughout the season.
2499 Finest Mixed. All colors. Pkt. 1 Oc.
2500 New Hybrid Iceland. The latest development
in this lovely species, varying in color from sulphur yellow
through ditterent shades of orange to chamois and salmony
rose, some of which are very striking. Pta. 1 OC.

Oriental Poppies
These poppies should be sown in early spring in the open
ground as soon as it is fit to work. The leaves of the plants die
down during July or August, growing again as soon &s the
weather gets cool. They should be transplanted to their
permanent flowering quarters when this second growth starts.
It is well to mark the places they are planted with a stake to
insure the roots against disturbance during their annual rest
ing period.
2501 Oriental Hybrids. Immense flowers, 6 Inches
across, of many novel colors, such as salmon, cherry, etc.
Pkt. 1 5c.
2502 Oriental Poppy. Produces numerous leafy stems,
covered with deep crimson flowers, with black blotch on petals.
Pkt. IOC.
Beauty of Livermore. A charming
O2503
summer-flowering hardy plant, producing num
erous leafy stems about 2 /2 feet high, with large
1

deep crimson flowers, having a conspicuous black


blotch on each petal; exceedingly showy. Pkt. 1 5c B
No. 2501 Oriental Hybrid Poppy, Mixed
Pkt. 15c, prepaid

Primulas
Chinese Primulas. The charming and beautiful Chinese
Fringed Primroses are indispensable for winter or spring
decorations in the home or conservatory. They are one of
the most important winter blooming pot plants.

Rennie s XXX Perfection Fringed Mixture.


O2520
This prize-winning mixture includes all the choicest
colors in all their dainty shades. Pkt. 5Oc.
2527 Superb Double Fringed (Mixed). Various colors. Pkt. 50c.
2528 Kewensis. This variety is most attractive, with pleasing,
bright yellow flowers borne on long stems. It is delightfully fragrant and
stands well as a house plant. Pkt. 25c.

Japanese Primrose
Primula Obconica Gigantea. The Chinese
O2532
Primroses have to look to their laurels, for this
will
new Giant Obconica race is looming up in size of flowers,
many of them measuring I /z inches across, equalling in di
mensions those of their Chinese rivals, with the added merit
of being still easier grown and having a longer duration of
No. 2532 Japanese Giant Primrose, Mixed bloom. Several colors in mixture; white, crimson, rose,
Pkt. 25c, prepaid violet, lilac, pink-eyed sorts, etc. Pkt. 25c.
RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 1920

SPCNCf-R SWEET PEAS


ENNIE S XXX GIANT
MIXTURE
Rennie s Spencer Sweet Peas
PER Giant Waved Orchid-Flowered Sweet Peas
The introduction of this type has created new interest, and added to the popularity of Sweet Peas. They a?f
ite distinct from the standard sorts,
having large, round, open flowers of extraordinary size, usually measuring
o inches across, with wavy standards and wide-spreading wings a very large percentage
bearing four of thes*
mense blossoms to the stem, which is long and strong making them of exceptional value for cutting.
Prices (except where otherwise noted): Ib. $3.75. /4 Ib. SI .00, oz. 35c, prepaid.
2642 Blue Picotee Spencer. A grand flower, white margined with blue. Produces flowers of good siw
ofusely and well placed. /* Ib. SI .80. oz. 60c. Pkt. 1 5c.
2643 Fiery Cross. Fiery Cross has all the appearance of live fire and is an entirely new shade in Swee*
as. The beautifully waved and fluted flowers are borne freely in threes and fours on long, stout stems
ib. SI .50. oz. 50c. Pkt. 1 5c.
2644 Hercules. Giant; pale rosy pink; of extraordinary size and substance. Pkt. 1 5c. prepaid.
2645 Loveliness. The entire flower being suffused soft p ink until it reaches the edges, which
are distinctly picoteed with rose-pink. A flower of immense size and great substance, beautifully
waved and usually produced three or four on the longest stout stems. /4 Ib. SI .80, oz. 60c.
pkt. 25c. prepaid.
2646 Mrs. Cuthbertson. An
exquisitely beautiful bicolor, clear rose pink in color, wing*
white, slightly flushed with rose. Pkt. 1 5c.
2647 Mrs. (Apricot). A rich pinkish apricot on a cream ground, shading
Hugh Dickson
off rather lighter toward the centre of the flower. Pkt. 1 5c. prepaid.
2648 Nubian (Chocolate). Chocolate-colored self of great merit. The flowers are of truly
giant proportions and beautifully waved. Pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
2649 Rosa be lie (Rose). A very fine, large, rose-colored flower; giant size; producing an
abundance of sprays of fours. Pkt. 1 5c, prepaid.
2650 Stirling Stent (Orange). The color is the nearest approach to orange that we havr
in Sweet Peas, or it might be termed salmon-orange. Pkt. 1 5c. prepaid.
2651 Mrs. Routzahn. Buff or apricot ground, flushed and suffused with delicate pink
deepening toward the edges. The flowers are of the largest size thoroughly crimped and waved
Pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
2652 Agricola. White ground, flushed with palest pink heliotrope, with edge of dark helio
trope or plum color; a fine exhibition flower. Pkt. 25c. prepaid.
2653 Asta Ohn (Lavender). Soft lavender, suffused mauve. Pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
2654 George Herbert (Rose Crimson). Rosy magenta, wings of deeper carmine. Pkt. 1 Oc.
prepaid.
2655 King Edward Red. The best pure crimson scarlet. Pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
2656 Orchid. The flowers suggest the rich tone found only in the Cattleya orchids; they arr
of extra large size, always borne three and four on long, stiff stems. /4 Ib. SI .80* pkt. 1 5c.
prepaid.
2657 Primrose.
Best of the cream-yellow shades. Oz. 60c> pkt. 1 5c. prepaid.
2658 White Spencer (White).
Pure white. Pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
2659 Blue. A beautiful bright silvery-blue. Pkt. 1 5c. prepaid.
Wedgewood
Vermilion Brilliant. The most brilliant scarlet Spencer. Very free-flowering, tree*
2660
or four artistically placed flowers to the stem. Pkt. 1 5c. prepaid.
2661 Fordhook Rose. This lovely variety is a charming shade of rosy carmine. The flower?
are of largest size and usually borne in threes and fours on long stiff stemi Oz. S2.00.
/2 oz. SI .10* pkt. 1 5c prepaid.
2662 Dainty Spencer. White suffused and edged with rose-pink; large Spencer form; picoter
edged; very free blooming. Oz. 45c. pkt. | 5c prepaid.
2663 Dobbie s Cream. We consider this the best deep cream or primrose-colored variety
nicely waved, abundance of bloom. Pkt. 1 5c. prepaid.
2664 Illuminator. A ground color of salmony orange, overlaid with bright cerise-pink
Pkt. 15c. prepaid.
2665 King White. Immense blooms of purest white, faultlessly frilled or waved. Pkt. 1 5c.
prepaid.
2666 Margaret Atlee. Flowers very large, exquisitely waved, of a glowing shade of pink
a cream ground suffused with salmon.
<m
Pkt. 1 5c. prepaid.
2667 Elfrida Pearson. Flowers very large. Color light pink on white ground, beautifullv
lig"

dged and shaded. Oz. 45c pkt. 1 5c prepaid-


2668 Royal Purple. A rich royal purple. Pkt. 1 5c. prepaid.
2669 Phantom Blue. An opalescent blue, marvellously blended with a tinge of delicat*-
purple, giving the entire flower a delightful pastel or shade of blue. Oz. 75c pkt. 25c
"art"

prepaid.
2680 Countess Spencer (Pink). Large wavy petals, soft rose-pink. Pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
Rennie s XXX Spencer Giant Mixture. Truly superb mixture of the fifty or more
O2683
varieties of the Spencer type of Sweet Peas originated up to date. All are giants of striking
Beauty and delicacy of coloring, perfect in shape and vigor of growth. No other house can supply
No. 2683 *o grand a mixture. Lb. $3.25, /4 Ib. $1 .00. oz. 35c. pkt. 1 5c. prepaid.
Rennie s XXX Spencer Sweet Peas 2725 Spencer Choice Mixed. A choice mixture of this magnificent class many of th*
,, Ib. $1.00, oz. 35c, pkt. 15c, prepaid recent introductions are included. Lb. $2.75. / Ib. 90c. oz 30c. pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid. -

Grandiflora Sweet Peas Early-Flowering Sweet Peas


Prices of named sorts: per Ib. $2.20.
65c. Where the season is short and backward or where flowers are required very early, thia specially
Ib. oz. 20C. Pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
attractive strain is just what is wanted.
2685 Dorothy Largest and best
Eckford.
white. Pkt. 1 OCj prepaid. Prices: Lb. $3.00. V* Ib. 90c. oz. 30c, prepaid.
2686 Lady Hamilton. Light lavender. 2670 Earliest of All. Standards deep rose, wings white. Pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
Pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
2671 Le Marquis. An early flowering navy-blue. Pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
2688 King Edward VII. Bright crimson: 2672 Mrs. Alex. Wallace. Flowers of a pinkish lavender. Pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
want 2673 Mrs. Chas. H. Totty. Flowers of a beautiful sky-blue. Pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
flowers. Pkt. 1 Oc prepaid.
2674 Mrs. E. Wilde. Bright rose. Very early. Pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
2692 Janet Scott. Clear, bright pink
Pkt. 1 2675 Mrs. F. J. Dolansky. Produces self-colored flowers of a bright pure pink. Pkt. 1 Oc.
Oc. prepaid.
2693 Lottie Eckford. -White, suffused with prepaid.
lavender blue. Pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid. 2677 Mont Blanc. Extremely early; a pure white. Pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
2694 Lord Nelson or Brilliant Blue. Very 2679 Mixed Colors. This mixture is made up by ourselves from the best named varieties
dark navy blue. Pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid. $2.75, /* lh. 90c.
.
30c. 1 Qc. prepaid.
"z. .

2695 Miss Willmott. Orange rose. Pkt. 1 Oc.


2696 Hon. Mrs. E. Kenyon. Fine large, clear Mixed Grandiflora Sweet Peas
primrose. Pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
2697 Lovely. Beautiful soft shade of pink.
I kt. 1
Oc. prepaid.
2698 Prima Donna. Extra large flowers
pink hood. Pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
f

NNIE S
COLLECTION OF

GIANT
ORCHID^ FLOWERED
SPENCER
SWEET PEAS
12 large Packets (all different) $1.00

1 .
King Edward Red 7. Fordhook Rose
2. Wedgwood Blue 8. Loveliness
3. Vermilion Brilliant 9. Mrs. Routzahn
4. Royal Purple 10. Orchid
5. King White 1 1 . Blue Picotee
6. Margaret Atlee 12. Fiery Cross
70 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 1920

Annual Poppies
\Vhen \vc think of Poppies, we are at once reminded of the gay and gluriou- summer gay an I

glorious because we have the Poppies in our garden, flowers which are always a delight to behoM.
Rennie s XXX King Edward. A new variety of gorgeous coloring,
being a deep scarlet, shaded crimson-red, each petal marked with a large black
O2485
blotch for half length from the base, against which the yellow anthers stand
its
out in bold relief. Pkt. 1 Oc.
2486 Tulip Poppy (Papaver Glaucum One of the most brilliant; the
.

flowers are 3 inches across and closely resemble the gorgeous Scarlet Tulip; 2 feet.
Pkt. 1 Oc.

Rennie s XXX An extra choice strain of


Select Shirley Mixture.
O2488
these We
special attention to the selection of colors,
charming Poppies. pay
which contain pure white, pink, terra cotta, salmon, chamois, rosy carmine to
deepest crimson, and rosy red. /( oz. pkt. 1 Oc. 25d
2495 Double Flowered. Splendid double flowers, mixed colors.
Oz. 25C, pkt. 1 OC.

2496 Single Mixed. Annual poppies. Oz. 2Oc, pkt. 1 Oc.

Portulaca (Sun Plant)


One of our finest hardy annual
of easy culture, thriving best
plants,
in a rather rich, light loam or sandy
soil, and luxuriating in an exposed
sunny situation.
Double Portulaca Mixed.
O2507
A large percentage of the
(lowers will come perfectly double, of
the most brilliant scarlet, crimson,
Portulaca, Double Mixed white, yellow, etc. Pkt. 1 Oc.
Pkt. lOc 2508 Finest Single Mixed. All
best colors. Pkt. 1 Oc.
English Primrose
Primula Vulgaris. The Chinese Lantern
O2434
old favorite hardy Yellow Prim
Flowers fragrant,
Flower
rose of England.
2475 Physalis Francheti. Anov- N
light yellow. Pkt. 1 Oc.
elty from Japan. Of very striking ap-
Jacob s Ladder pearanc.e, producing bright red fruits
which are enclosed in a semi-trans
Polemonium Coeruleum. parent calyx or leafy capsule. Peren
Easy culture; sky-blue or white nial. Pkt .
IOC.
>2477
flowers; 2 feet. Hardy perennial. No. 2434 English Piimroae. Pkt. lOc Pinks. -Sec Dianthus, page 58.
Pkt. 1 OC.
Polyanthus
Primula Elatior. Showy, early spring, free-flowering plants, line for
either pot or outdoor culture. Hardy perennials. 9 inches.
2478 English Gold Laced Invincible). Finest in
i
existence; very
showy. Pkt. 1 5c.

Pyrethrum Hybrids
2535 Hybridum Grandiflorum. Hardy perennial, bearing large Da^y
or Cosmos-like flowers, ranging in color from light pink to deep red, with bright
yellow centres; blooms in May and June and again in the fall, and is onr
of
I kt. 1 5c.
the most graceful and long-lasting rut flowers; 2 feet.

Pyrethrum Golden Feather


2536 Golden Feather iPyrethrum Aureum). -( .olden foliage variety.
Fine little plants for bordering and edging beds, its briuh! yellow foli.i.
,
sting very nicely with other plants. Pkt. 1 Oc.

Castor Oil Bean


Ricinus. Ornamental plants of stately growth and picturesque fol.age
with brilliant colored fruit, producing sub-tropical effect; fine for lawns, massing
or centre plants for beds.
Rennie i XXX African Giant Castor Bean (Ricinus Zanzi-
O2549barensis). Surpasses in Mze and beauty all varieties known. Plants
attain great dimensions; gigantic leaves. Oz. 25c. pkt. 1 Oc.
2550 Cambodgienais. The main stem and leaf stalks are shining ebony,
leaves large, regularly divided and richly colored. The foliage assumes different
shades as the plant increases in si/. that
-. vrry striking effects may be ob
>o

tained when planted in groups; 5 feet. Oz. 1 5c. P^t. 1 Oc. No. 2520 Perfection Fringed Mixed . Pkt. 50c (See page 67)
1920 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 71

RENNIE S

Superb Flowering Plants


Salvia-Flowering Sage
Salvia Flowering Sage. One of our most handsome summer and
autumn flowering plants, growing into compact bushes about 3 feet high
and literally ablaze with brilliant flowers; very effective for massing on
the lawn and for garden decorations. Half-hardy perennial.

\tf 2591 Rennif s XXX Dwarf Fire Ball. Of the many sorts of
Dwarf Salvia, this splendid novelty undoubtedly is the finest of all. It has
larger flowers and is also more free flowering than any other kind. The
bushy plant, 20 in. high, is covered with long, broad flower spikes, with a
great number of flowers of the most fiery scarlet. Pkt. 1 5c.

2588 Bonfire. uiirows into very compact oval bushes, about 2 /2 feet
high, and produces long
lo spikes of brilliant scarlet nowers.
:arlet flow Gorgeous
effects ed with the Bonfire Salvia massed on the lawn or in
can be produced
the garden, or planted in rows along a sunny drive, where the brilliant
scarlet is simply dazzling. Pkt. 1 Oc.

No. 2626
Butterfly Flower
Pkt. 20c, prepaid

No. 2583
Velvet Trumpet
Rennie s XXX
Giant Mixture
Pkt. 10c, prepaid

Velvet Trumpet Painted Tongue


SalpigloBsis. Is one of the greatest favorites among annuals, partly because of its easy culture.
but principally for its beautiful, almost orchid-like flowers, which are produced from early summer
until late fall.

Rennie s XXX Giant Mixture. Enormous blossoms, possessing the most varied, brilliant
O2583
and fantastic markings imaginable. Very fine. Pkt. Oc. 1

2584 Emperor iMixed). This orchid-flowering strain branches freely from the main stem,
for cutting.
tunning fine, spreading plants, flowering freely from all branches, making it invaluable
I kt. IOC.
Schizanthus or Butterfly Flower
Schizanthus. -This is one of the airiest and daintiest flowers imaginable, especially adapted to

bordering beds of taller nowers and those of a heavier growth.

No. 2588 c
Scarlet c
Salvia
.. i

Pkt. lOc, prepaid


DC
tsontire
26 26
,.ably
r ,. nKl
rkably
.-olor of which
-.
WisetonensU. A variety largely used as a pot plant for the house or conservatory. It is
free-flmvering. and presents a beautiful appearance with its myriads ,,t blooms, the ground
is white, dotted with delicate rose. I kt. 20c.
72 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 1920

Rennie s Beauty Stocks


Beauty Stocks. A
magnificent strain of early mammoth flowering
Stocks, forming much-branched plants about 2 feet high and having
lumerous spikes of very large, double, delightfully fragrant flowers- the\
ire of special value as pot plants and for
cutting during the dull winter
Honthl; for this purpose seed should be sown from July to September
sown m
March will bloom out of doors from mid-summer till frost.
This it the leading class for bedding out for summer blooming, commu
nto flower quicker than the other types.
2730 Abundance. (New). Large carmine rose. Pkt. | 5c.
2731 Almond Blossom. (N ew). White shaded carmine. Pkt. 1 5c.
2732 Beauty of Nice. Delicate shade of flesh-pink, fashionable color
flowering;
-<rly several very large spikes of bloom. Pkt. 1 5c.
2733 Crimson King. Rich blood crimson. Pkt. 1 5c.
1734 Mont Blanc. (New) Improved pure white. Pkt. 1 5c.
2735 Rose of Nice. Beautiful rosy mauve, a quite distinct and i*i-
r active shade. Pkt. 1 5c.
2736 Summer Night. Rich deep violet blue. Pkt. 1 5c.
2737 Queen Alexandra. Delicate showv
rosy-lilac: very
fkt. 15c.
2738 Peach Blossom. Pkt. 1 5c.
J739 Choicest Mixed. All colors. Pkt. 1 Qc.
Rennie s XXX Globe Stocks
Rennie s XXX
Large Flowering Globe Stocks. Immense
OZ741
spikes of perfectly double flowers; the individual blooms measure 2
/,
ncnea in diameter. I- lowers produced in greatest profusion,
spikes being
.ompactly pyramidal, and the plants of neat habit of growth. We offei
tn very finest mixture. Pkt. 20c.

No. 2619 Scabiosa, Rennie s XXX


Leviathan Mixture
Pkt. lOc, prepaid

"Cut and Come Again" Stocks


O Splendid perpetual-blooming class; sown in March or April they begin
flowering in July, continuing until frost, and are especially valuable
luring September and October, when other flowers are scarce; they throw
out numerous side branches, all bearing very double, fragrant floweri
2744 Princess Alice Pure White. Pkt. 1 Oc.
2751 Mixed. Pkt. 1 Oc.

Colossal Ten Weeks Stocks


2758 Colossal Mixture. Splendid race; pyramidal growth
large double flowers; 2 /2 feet. 1 Oc. prepaid.

2774 Ten Weeks Stocks, Choice Mixed. Large Howerini


Pkt.lOc.
Sweet Peas. See page 68-69.

Mourning Bride (Scabiosa)


Scabiosa (Pin-Cushion Flower; Sweet Scabious). These beautifu.
hardy annuals are in great demand. As a flower for cutting they are much
in favor. The various shades are very charming, and the plants are equally
well adapted for borders or beds, where they display themselves very
effectively. Seeds should be sown any time in the spring after danger of
frost is past.

2615 Snowball Grandiflora. Finest pure white. Pkt. 1 Oc.


Rennie s XXX Leviathan Mixture.
O 2619
fine. Pkt. 10c.
Large blooms; very

2620 Finest Dwarf Mixed. Pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.


2621 Japonica. A hardy perennial variety from Japan, forming
Imshy plants 2 /2 feet in height by the same through, and bearing on long,
wiry stems, beautiful, artistic, lavender-blue flowers; extremelv floriferou*.
No. 2741 Rennie s XXX Globe Stock*. Mixed Pkt. 20c prepaid producing B cootinuoiu crop all nuiuner. Pkt. 1 5c.
1920 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL
ie s Mammoth Verbenas
We have improved this fine strain of Verbenas and can recommend it
as the verv best procurable. The trusses and individual flowers are of
the largest size, of brilliant colors, free-blooming and of vigorous habit.
For best and quickest results seed should be sown early in the house or
hotbed, and transplanted to flowering quarters in May. If sown outdoors
in May, it blooms from the end of July on. Verbenas are better grown
from seed than from cuttings.
2840 Mammoth Defiance. True, brightest scarlet.
Pkt. 1 OC.
2847 Mammoth Blue. Pkt. 1 Qc.
2848 Mammoth White. Pkt. 1 Qc.
2849 Mammoth Pink. Pkt. 1 Oc.
2850 Mammoth Purple. Pkt. 1 Oc.
Rennie s XXX Mammoth Mixture. Superb
O2841
class; enormous flowers; seed saved from finest blooms;
rich colors. Pkt. 1 Oc.
2838 Sweet Scented. This lovely sweet-scented Ver
bena can be sown in the open ground early in the spring, and
will, in a few weeks, produce a profusion of beautiful, pure
white, spike-shaped heads of bloom 3 to 4 inches long.
Pkt. IOC.
2839 Venosa. A handsome hardy perennial, producing
blue flowers; remains in bloom a long period. Height 6 in.
Pkt. IOC.
2844 Hybrida (Finest Mixed). Pkt. 1 Oc.
2845 Alba Pure White. Large flowering. Pkt. 1 Oc,
prepaid.
2846 Lemon Scented Aloysia). Leaves fragrant.
Pkt. 1 OC.

No. 3008 Rennie s Giant Double Zinnias, Mixed


Pkt. 15c, prepaid

Rennie s Giant Double Zinnias


A special strain of this grand old favorite, which produces
flowers of colossal size, specimens measuring from 5 to 6
inches across being not unusual. Plants are of extremely
robust habit, attaining a height of about 3 feet, and bearing
on long, strong stems numerous semi-globular, mostly very
double flowers, all of the largest size, making them of great
value in large beds, borders, etc.; grown under favorable
conditions, they remain in bloom from early summer to late
autumn.
3002 Giant Golden-Yellow. Pkt. 1 5c.
3003 Giant Scarlet. Pkt. 1 5c.
3004 Giant White. Pkt. 1 5c.
3005 Giant Flesh-Color. Pkt. 1 5c.
3006 Giant Crimson. Pkt. 1 5c.
3007 Giant Purple. Pkt. 1 5c.
3008 Giant Mixed. All colors,. Pkt. 1 5c.

Rennie s Select Zinnias


Blossoms are very double, and while the stems are stiff,
they make an excellent bouquet flower. Hardy annual.
Rennie s XXX Mammoth Flowering Mixture.
O2996
3 feet in height; flowers 5 to 6 inches across; brilliant
colors in great variety. Pkt. 1
Oc.
2998 Large Flowering Dwarf (Double Mixed). A No. 2841 Rennie s XXX Mammoth Verbenas, Mixed
great variety of colors. Pkt. 1 Oc. Pkt. lOc, prepaid
74 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 1920

Irish Shamrocks and Sweet Scented Violets


Scarlet Runner Beans
45 Scarlet Runners. A great favorite in England, not only as an ornamental climber,
but for the delicious edible beans which succeed the bright scarlet sprays of pea-shaped
blossoms. Per Ib. 90c. pkt. 1 Oc.

Multiflora Roses
Roses from Seed, blooming in 80 days
2557 Baby Roses Muttiflora Hybrids. With seed of these Roses, plants may be
had in bloom in 60 to 90 days from the time of sowing. They grow quickly and flowers
appear in large clusters and in such quantity that a plant looks like a bouquet. Perfectly
hardy in the garden, where they bloom all summer. In pots they bloom both summer
and winter. From a packet of seed one will get Roses of various colors white, pink,
crimson, etc. many double and very sweet. All colors mixed. Choicest seed. Pkt. 1 Oc
True Irish Shamrock
2630 Trifolium Minum. Dainty link house plants; may be had from seed; require
rich, light soil and plenty of moisture. Partial shade is best suited for this novelty.
Pkt. 1 OC.)

Catchfly
Silene (Catchfly). Very pretty dwarf plants, used mostly for borders, th riving in
almost any common soil and easy of cultivation. 6 inches.
2635 Pendula. Dwarf, rose color. Pkt. 1 Oc.

Snow in Summer
2638 Cerastium Tomentosum. Foliage perfectly white and small white flowers;
itsgrowth is very dense, making it desirable lor edgings and rockeries. Pkt. 1 Oc.

Jerusalem Cherry
Solanum. Popular for greenhouse or house decoration; compact, bushy; dark green
foliage; tiny white flowers. Fruits bright scarlet.
2639 Capsicastrum. 2 feet. Pkt. 1 Oc.
Swainsonia
2640 Grandiflora Alba. Fine for house or conservatory, Graceful foliage and pure
white sweet-pea-like flowers. Pkt. 25c.
Smilax
Myrsiphyllum Asparagoides. In many respects the Smilax is the most
No. 2925 Canary Yellow Wallflower. Pkt. 15c
O2641
useful, and certainly one of the most graceful climbers which adorns the greenhouse
it is
or conservatory; for bouquets and floral decorations it is indispensable. /4 oz. 25c.

Sweet Scented Violets P kt. 10c


Periwinkle
O
so
Violet (Viola Odorata). Sweet-scented Violets are easily grown
from seeds; and if you can plant them in a cool and moist situation,
much the better. All varieties are of great beauty. 2891 Periwinkle Vinca (Finest Mixed). Plants have dark green
2795 Rennie s XXXCzar (Sweet Scented). One of the most foliage and the pink or white single flowers make fine pot plants; excellent
beautiful, and a profuse bloomer. Very large blue. Hardy perennial. for bedding. Annual. 1 foot. Pkt. 1 Oc.
Pkt. 1 Oc.
Viola Cornuta Virginia Stocks
XVTufted Pansies. While the flowers are not so large, yet they bloom
2895 Crimson King. Of easy culture, and can be had in continuous
T?so freely that they are superior to pansies where effect is wanted, the bloom by sowing the seed at frequent intervals during spring and summer.
colors being particularly clear and distinct; they also bloom for a longer
Pkt. 1 Oc.
2799 New Hybrids. Three to five blotched Hybrids, rich in colors. Wallflower
Pkt. 1 Oc.
Cornflower Aster A perennial blooming the first year from seed.
Stokesia. A rare and beautiful hardy perennial. The plant 2925 Canary Yellow. Blooms extra large, of a rich golden yellow
O2800grows about 24 inches high, bearing from 20 to 30 handsome corn color; dwarf; quite distinct from other varieties. Pkt. 1 5c.
flower-like blossoms; in bloom from July till frost. Mixed colors. Pkt. 1 Oc. 2927 Double. Splendid mixed colors. 2 feet. Pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
Sweet Rocket 2923 Dwarf Single Mixed. Extra choice. Pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
2929 Goliath. Splendid dark red; single. Pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid.
2811 Hesperis. Old-fashioned garden plant; also known as Dame s
Rocket and Dame s Violet; grows from2 to 3 feet high, and bears spikes
of snowy white,
among shrubbery
lilac flowers. Excellent for naturalizing
and purple fragrant
or for planting in a permanent border; mixed colors-
Ornamental Grasses
kt lOc. Ornamental Grasses. These grasses serve the double purpose of
.
Valeriana rendering the mixed flower-bed or border attractive during the summer,
and for the use of the spikes or panicles in a dried state in winter bouquets.
Valeriana (Rubra Mixed). hardy border
/For large beds or groups on lawns nothing gives a finer effect. Now largely
2836 Showy, plants; i

mixed. Pkt. 1 Oc. prepaid. used


ised prominently
prc in many of the finest public parks, etc.
Viscaria 3054 Job s Tears (Coix Lachryma). A strong, broad-leaved grasl
2860 Viscaria (Rose of Heaven). Pretty profusely flow,ering plants./ with lar ge shining pearly seeds. Annual. 3 feet. Pkt. 1 Oc.
adapted for beds, edgings or clumps; flowers Dink and white. Pkt. 1 Oc. 3060 Ornamental Grasses (Mixed). Pkt. 1 Oc.

Black-Eyed Susan Rennie s Wild Garden


2865 Thunbergia. Very pretty flowers in buH, white, orange, etc.,
with dark eyes; mixed colors; 4 feet. Pkt. 1 Oc. Mixed Flower Seeds, about 100 Kinds

2880
Tritoma Hybrida
The Marvellous Red-Hot Poker, Flame Flower or Torch
O Those who wish a great variety of flowers at small cost should plant a
packet of this seed. It is a mixture of about 100 different annuals
that grow and bloom together in wild garden style.
Lily. Flower stems rise to a height of about 3 feet; the spikes 4 /2 to 6 3082 Dwarf Sorts. N ot over 3 feet high. Per Ib. SI .50.
inches long, thickly set with tubular flowers, ranging in color from light
with / Ib. 60c. oz. 25c. Pkt- 1 Oc.
citron-yellow to rich orange-scarlet. While hardy in many sections,
"light protection
it is best to lift the roots and store in sand in a cool place
3083 Tall Sorts. Including climbers, etc. 4 feet. Per Ib. SI .50.
over winter. Pkt. 25c. / Ib. 60c. oz. 25c. pkt. 1 Oc.
1920 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 75

Rennie s
Summer Flowering Bulbs
There is nothing in floriculture that will give greater satisfaction or produce
such grand results as this class of Bulb, which includes some of our showiest garden
flowers. They are of the easiest culture. Ask for Cultural Leaflet.
Important. Many customers order both seeds and plants at the same time,
early in the Winter. Seeds are sent immediately, and the PLANTS BULBS AND
as soon as all danger from frost is past. All plant orders are filled in strict rotation
as received. We usually commence shipping about the middle of April, according
to the season.

Amaryllis

per 10 $4.25. prepaid.


3503 Jacobean Lily (Formosissima). Crimson blooms; very early.
Can be grown in water like Chinese Lily. Each 20c. Per 10 SI -75i
prepaid.

Tuberous-Rooted Begonias
3512 Single Begonias. Mixed colors. Price: each 25c. 10 for C2.25.
25 for $4 .50. prepaid.
3521 Double Begonias. Mixed colors. Price: each 30c, 10 for $2.75
25 for $5.00. prepaid.
3525 Frilled or Crested Begonias. Mixed colors. Each 35c, 1 for $3 .00.
25 for $5.50. prepaid.
Calla Lilies
3526 Elliottiana (Giant Yellow). This is the great new Yellow Calla of
marvellous beauty. Flowers very large and of the brightest golden yellow. Leaves
beautifully spotted with white. Its great size of bloom, brilliant yellow color, and
glorious large spotted leaves, make this a plant of unusual beauty and novelty.
Strong flowering Bulbs. Each 40c* Per 10 $3.50* prepaid.
3528 Spotted Leaf Calla. (Richardia Alba Maculata). Leaves deep rich
green, exquisitely ornamented with pure white marks; flowers pearly white, glosay
No. 3547 Canna Florence Vaughan black centre. Easily grown. Each 20c* Per 10 $1 .75, prepaid.
Each 25c, per JO $2.15 3529 White Calla (Lily of the Nile). Pure white; splendid flowers. Large
Bulbs. Each 30c. per 10 $2.50. prepaid.

Rennie s Giant Flowered Cannas Giant Cyclamen


Strong Roots, each 25c. per 10 $2.15. prepaid The largest and finest in cultivation. This well-known free-blooming
plant is only adapted for house culture inour climate. Various colon
3540 Brandywine. 3 /2 feet. Very dark foliage, topped with a mag
(some beautifully fringed).
nificent display of brilliant red flowers. The foliage of this variety makes
it very desirable. 3535 Mixed. Each 30c. per 10 $2.25. prepaid.
3541 Kate Gray. 7 feet. Immense flowers, 6 inches across. Most
flowers have five petals, giving them a double appearance. Rich orange
scarlet, finely flaked, streaked with golden-yellow.
Gloxinias
3542 Pennsylvania. 6 feet. Green foliage; flowers immense; pure, 3644 Giant Belgian. Surpass any in size and delicate shades. Thia
deep scarlet. A very fine orchid-flowering variety. is one of the choicest Bulbs for pot culture; flowers trumpet-shaped, with
3544 King Humbert (King of all Cannas). 4 feet. Bright orange- the most beautiful tints and markings. Plant in a light soil and keep in
scarlet streaked with crimson. Used a warm place. Dry carefully after blooming and store in moss in a dry
Magnificent bronze foliage. in great
quantities for bedding, and most satisfactory. place. Assorted colors. Each35c, 10 for $3.00. 25 for $5.50, prepaid.
3545
immense
Firebird.
trusses. The
4 feet. Clear glistening scarlet flowers
individual flowers are unusually fine.
borne in
Summer Hyacinth
3546 Mn "

3715 Hyacinthus Candicans (Giant Summer Hyacinth). Of


Color a beau easiest culture; grows 3 feet high; bears 20 to 30 pure white bell-shaped
flowers. Each 1 5c, per 10 bulbs $1 .00, per 100 $7.50.
3547 Florence Vaughan. 3 /2 feet. Finest yellow spotted variety.
Flower spikes large; well-opened flower; golden yellow, dotted carmine. Montbretia
3549 Yellow King Humbert. 4 feet. An ideal rich yellow bedding
Canna. The flowers of good size are held well above the foliage; habit of 3716 Montbretia. Flowers exceedingly showy, deep golden orange.
growth very uniform. Per 10 75c, per 100 S5 50. prepaid.
3551 Wabash. 4 feet. The bronze-leaved Rosea gigantea. Flowers are
carmine-pink and very large. An unusual Canna. Oxalis
3552 Rosea Gigantea. 4 feet. Green foliage. A rich, rose-pink 3718 Oxalis. Summer flowering; charming gems; very attractive;
flower of giant size, and a prodigious bloomer.
mixed colors. Per 10 Bulbs 25c, Per 100 SI .50, prepaid.

Caladium For Bedding Tuberose Double Pearl


Caladium or Elephant s Ear. One of the most effective plants for 3720 Tuberoses (Excelsior Double Pearl). Most fragrant of sum
flower borders or for planting on the lawn. Immense light green leaves. each
Can be used with good effect as a border for tall growing Cannas when mer-flowering Bulbs. Selected 1st size, 20c. per 10 SI .75. pre
paid, per 100 SI 5.00.
edged with Coleus or other low-growing foliage-plants. Will thrive in any
ordinary garden soil, but to get the best results plant in rich soil and give
plenty of water.
Shell Flowers
3530 Mammoth Bulbs. Each 50c. per 10 $3.75 prepaid. 3722 Tigridias (Shell Flowers). They produce an abundance of
3531 1st size, each 30c. per 10 $2.50. prepaid. gorgeous flowers until October. Per 10 Bulbs 75c. per 100 $5.50.
76 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 1920

Decorative Dahlias
The Decorative Dahlias are an inter Selected Varieties of
mediate form between the Show and Cac
3591 Mrs. Roosevelt. Beautiful light
tus types. Many beautiful varieties have
been introduced, some with flat pink, shaded white towards centre. One of
the most popular Dahlias ever introduced.
petals, others reflexed, incurved, or
curiously twisted, and practically
Each 40c, per 10 $3.50.
all of them are leaders as cut flowers, 3593 Orange King. Rich,
bearing their large, perfectly formed plowing orange-scarlet. Each 4Oc.
blooms on long, stiff stems.
per 10 $3.50.
We sell only Field-grown 3595 Queen Mary.
roots. Growing plants of Fine rose pink; free bloomer;
Dahlias do not ship well; good stiff stems. Each 5Oc,
besides, the field grown roots
are more likely to
per 10 $4.5O, pre
paid.
give a larger and
finer crop of 3598 Souvenir
flowers. Doazon. A dec
orative variety of
Strong Field- mammoth propor
Grown Roots tions; will produce
3575 American flowers 6 inches
Beauty Dahlia A and can be
across,
very large flower of grown to measure
full 9 inches.
Gorgeous Wine Crim It
is remarkably pro
son, very free blooming
and on long, stiff stems; fuse-flowering, and
proving very valuable pure red in color.
for cutting or garden Each 4Qc,
decoration. Each 5Oc, per 10 S3.5O.
per 10 S4.5O, pre 3602 Colossal
paid. Yellow Duke.
3576 Del ice. Its Pure canary yellow,
beautiful, soft, yet lively ofan enormous size,
color, a glowing rose-pink,
measuring from 6
together with its perfect to 7 inches in dia
shape, stout, stiff stems,
meter. Each 4Oc,
which hold the flowers
well above the foliage, per 10 $3. SO.
make it one of the most
valuable for cutting. Rennie s
Each 5Oc,
per 10 S4.5O. prepaid. Giant Cactus Dahlias
3577 Dorothy Pea The cactus forms of Dahlias are exceedingly
A No. 3575
cock. beautiful flow beautiful. They have long, twisted petals, and
er; color best shell pink. American Beauty embrace nearly all the colors and shades to be
Fine for cutting. Each 50c, found in any of the other types. To produce the
Each 6Oc, pei 10 $4.50 finest flowers, most of the side shoots or laterals
per 10 $5.25, prepaid. should be pinched out when the plants get strong,
3578 Flamingo. The
flowers of a rich glowing rose pink, leaving the terminal buds, which then make splendid blooms.
held erect on stiff stems. Each 75c, per 10 $6.75, 3609 Amos Brilliant scarlet.
Perry. fiery Exception
prepaid. ally free flowering. Each 5 Jc, per Ib. $4.5O, prepaid.
3579 Grand Manitou. A most effective fancy variety 3610 Crystal. A splendid exhibition of flowers of large-
of splendid shape and very large; ground color white. size and fine form: long twisted and incurved tubular petals
Each 5Oc, per 10 $4.5O, prepaid. of a tender silvery pink, shading to ivory white in the centre.
3582 Princess Pat. A beautiful pure white. Each 4Oc, Each 75c> prepaid.
per 10 $3.5O, P rc paid. 3611 Countess of Lonsdale. A peculiar but pleasing
3584 Jack Rose. Brilliant crimson-red, similar in shade blending of salmon-pink and amber, a color difficult to des
to the popular Jacqueminot Rose, which suggested its name. cribe. This is the Dahlia for the million. Blooms freely
Each 4OC, per 10 $3.5O. under all conditions. Each 4Oc, per 10 $3.50, prepaid.
3585 Mrs. Hartong. Rich golden bronze; distinct and 3629 Satisfaction. An incurved cactus variety, with
beautiful. Each 4Oc, per 10 S3.5O. long, narrow petals. Color soft sea-shell pink. Each 4OC,
3586 Jumbo. Considered one of the best. Immense, per ID $3.50, prepaid.
and of distinctly unique form; rich glowing crimson, shaded 3615 Ernest Drury (Incurved). Many flowers are a
maroon. Each 4Oc. per 10 $3.50. delicate shade of yellow, tipped white; other:- are clear yellow.
3588 Mauve Queen, ---A delicate and dainty varii-ty, ol Moderately incurved. Each 4Oc, per 10 $3.5O.
a pleasing shade of clear mauve. Each 4Oc, per 10 3.5O.
3626 Ruth Forbes (Hybrid). The massive, clear pink
3590 Mrs. J. G. Cassatt. A large-flowered mauve-pink (lowers, composed of heavy petals, are often accompanied by
decorative Dahlia of a shade that is very pleasing. A fom stems measuring 2 feet in length; excel any other variety for
ent flower. Each 5Oc, per 10 $4.5O. prepaid. large vase purposes. Each 4Oc, per 10 $3.5O.
1920 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 77

Paeony Flowered Dahlias


Superb Prize Dahlias This is one of the newer types, also call
Cactus Dahlias ed the Art or Artistic Dahlias. The true
3620 Golden type resembles the Japanese Pa?ony; yet
Eagle. Splendidly several of the most valuable and popular
incurved Cactus, large flower of a
varieties differ from the true type.
pleasing golden buff; entirely distinct.
Each 75c, per 10 $6.25, prepaid.
Strong Field-Grown Roots
3624 Kriemhilde. A 3553 Geisha. A rich
most popular cut-flower var
combination of scarlet and
iety; color a brilliant pink,
shading to white at the
centre.
per 10
Each
$3.5O.
4Oc -\ gold, with a yellow centre,
which becomes suffused with
and deepens to scarlet at cen
tre petals, shading
3627 Nancy Mae. fe_. lighter at edges.
An intense scarlet with Each 75C,
maroon shadings; flow- /
ers perfect, on stiff
per 10 $6.25, pre
paid.
stems; very free-
blooming. An 3554 John Wana-
ideal cut flower. maker. This is an
Each 75c pre ideal a mong the
paid.
Paeony-flowered varie
3628 New color is an ex
ties, its
York. One of quisiteand fashionable
the largest, with shade of rose-lake, or,
long, narrow, tu as popularly called,
bular petals of a
orchid-pink. As the
salmon rose col
flower develops, the
or, with bronzy
color softens, and must
shading. Each 75c, pre be seen to be fully ap
paid.
3632 Sweet Briar. predated.
One of the loveliest shades Each, $1.OO,
of clear soft pink; very per 10 $9.OO.
long, narrow, incurved pe 3555 Sir R. L. Borden.
tals. Each 5Oc.
P er
Large, distinct, rich golden
10 S4.50. bronze. One
3633 Winsome . One of the of the finest,
best White Cactus Dahlias. Each 5Oc, per 10 $4.50.
Each 4Qc,$3.25.
per 10 prepaid.
No. 3632
Grand Show or Ball Sweet Briar 3556 Queen Emma. A charming shade of
Dahlias Each 50c, hollyhock pink, the inner petals margined with
This type the most formal
is per 10 $4. SO gold. A very large and magnificent sort
and perfect in shape. They make Each 5OC, per 10 $4.25.
excellent compact bouquets.
3561 Crowhurst. A long stemmed, handsome White 3557 Queen Wilhelmina. This is a
Double Dahlia for cut-flower purposes, and one of the finest splendid variety of this new type with immense pure
in existence. white flowers, with yellow centre. It is very free-flowering and
Each 35c, per 10 $3.OO. postpaid. the flowers are produced on good stems, making a fine var
3562 Cuban Giant. Immense blooms of dark crimson. iety for garden decoration. Each 5Oc, per 10 $4.25.
Each 35dper 10 $3.OO, postpaid.
3558 Sherlock Holmes. An ideal flower,
3565 Dreer s White. A pure glistening white. It has possessing
been awarded the first prize as the finest white show variety. remarkable qualities; flowers beautifully formed and of ex
Each 35c, per 10 $3.OO, postpaid. cellent type. A beautiful shade of mauve. Each 75c
3567 Pink Livoni. A splendid clear pink, beautifully per 10 $6.25.
quilled. Each 35c, per 10 $3.OO, postpaid.
3559 Dr. Peary. Gigantic Holland Paeony-flowered
3568 Queen of the Belgians. Soft, sea-shell pink.
Each 35c, per 10 $3.OO, postpaid. Dahlia. Without exception the very finest dark Paeony-
3569 Red Hussar. Intense cardinal red; free-flowering.
flowered Dahlia in existence. A rich, velvety wine-crimson
or dark mahogany. Flowers of gigantic size and identical in
Each 35c, per 10 $3.OO. postpaid.
form and shape to the "Geisha." A variety which we highly
3570 Ruby Queen. Ruby red, richly shaded, large recommend. Each, 75c, per 10
flowers. Each 35c, per 10 $3.0O, postpaid.
$6.25.
3572 Storm King. One of the best, with large pure 3560 Caecilia Gigantic Holland Paeony-flowered
white flowers. Each 35c, per 10 $3.OO, postpaid. Dahlia. A magnificent flower of great individuality: one that
3574Yellow Livoni. Flowers very perfect, of a soft will give perfect satisfaction. Awonderfully large creamy
lemon-yellow. Each 35c, per 10 $3.OO, postpaid. white flower. Each, 75c, per 10 $6.25.
78 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 1920

3671 Klondyke. Clear primrose yellow


Rennie s Superb Gladioli with a crimson blotch in throat; of dwarf habit.
Each $1.50,
2Oc, per 10
Youare sure of fine Flowers prepaid.
if you Plant Gladioli. Ask 3672 Love sFire. A strik

for special leaflet on culture. ing coral scarlet. The flowers


are large and fine spike. We
America. A
beau consider this variety one of the
O3650 A tiful flesh pink, tinged with best all round Scarlet.
lavender. variety of robust Each 25c, per 10 $2.15.
growth and
easy cultivation. prepaid.
The flowers are very large and 3681 Mrs. Frances King. A
expanded, many being open at striking shade of light scarlet or flame
one time. color, one of the most effective both in
the border and when cut. Each 1 5c.
Each 15C, per 10 $1.OO. per 10 SI .25. prepaid.
per 100 $b.OO, prepaid. [i3683 Mrs. Frank Pendleton, Jr.
Delicately flushed salmon-pink color
3653Blue King. Deep in which extends to the reverse side of the
digo blue, slightly marked white petals. Crimson spot on throat.
Each 3Oc. Per 10 $2.50. prepaid.
at the base of the throat; very
attractive when ar Niagara. An entirely new
ranged with yellow
O3684
color in Gladiolus. To describe it
intelligently one must imagine a shade
flowers in a vase. Each of rich cream combined with canary-
$1.25, yellow. The form and habit of this
15C, per 10 variety is exactly like America, except
prepaid. that the spike grows taller.
Each 30c. per 10 $2.50. prepaid.
3655 Scarlet.
for
3685 Panama. Exquisite and
Splendid garden magnificent, being fully the equal of
effects as all the flow America in form and size, but superior
ers appear at one time; to it in color, being more on the order
of salmon-pink.
vermilion scarlet Each 25c. per 10 $2.1 5. Prepaid.
color; ideal for plant 3686 Peace. One of the grandest
ing in front of shrub white varieties. The pale lilac feather
bery. Each 1 0c, ing on the lower petals, together with
*its strong, broad, rich green foliage
per 10 75C. per 100 and spike, make it a most desirable
S5.OO, prepaid. Gladiolus in any collection.
3657 Dawn (Tracy s). The Each25c. P" 10 $2.15. prepaid.
most beautiful shell-pink Glad Princeps (Known as the
iolus ever offered. A long, O3688
Thousand Dollar Gladiolus).
flowers of a rich dark
Amaryllis-like
graceful spike of magnificently scarlet, marked with white on the
formed flowers, while its color lower petals. The foliage of a beautiful
and texture make it indispen dark green and very attractive.
Each Each20c. Per 10 $1 .50. prepaid.
sable as a cut flower.
25c. per 10 $2.1 5, prepaid. 3694 War. A flower
gigantic of
proportions; of deep ox-blood red.
3658 Bright scar
Electra. shaded crimson-black, and borne on
with beautiful,
let shaded rich rose pink with strong stiff spikes,
No. 3668 Gladiolus Halley deep green, massive foliage.
light cream tint and
central Each 25c. per 10 $2.1 5. prepaid.
Each 15c, per 10 $1.25, prepaid
scarlet blotch on the inner petal.
Each 1 5c. per 10 $1 .25, prepaid. 3695 Wilbrink. Immense flowers of light pink of similar shade to
America and having a soft whitish tint in throat, overloaded on tower
Each 25c.
3659 Empress of India. Very dark red with white petals with flames and dots of carmine lake;
fine spike.

blotch on throat. A variety that commands marked


atten per 10 $2.1 5. prepaid.

tion -extra fine. Each 1 5c, per 10 $1 .25, prepaid. 3699 Yellow King. One of the best of clear canary yellow, shading
to a soft sulphury yellowwhen opening. The centre of the flower is a deep
sensational novelty, spikes of which
A golden yellow with brownish carmine blotches.
Each 25c. per 10 $2.1 5.
3661 Europe.
with gigantic flowers of purest
average 5 feet and are dressed
white. Each 3Oc. per 10 prepaid.$2.75, Gladioli Mixtures
Rennie s Gold Medal Mixture. This contains some of each
3663 Faust. Large flowers; deep, velvety carmine, three sections, and so great is the diversity in color that cus
with white. Each 1 5c, O3700
of the
, lower petals slightly touched tomers run practically no risk of getting any two alike; by far the finest
mixture of Gladioli ever offered. Per 10 bulbs 85c. Per 100 $7.25.
per 10 $1.25. prepaid. prepaid.
3664 Glory of Holland. Large pure white tinted rose. 3701 Rennie s Superb General Mixture. This is our popular low-
in all colors, in first size
free bloomer. Each 1 5c, priced mixture, and is composed of fine sorts,
Strong healthy grower and bulbs only. Per 10 bulbs 60c. per 100 $5.25. prepaid.
per 10 $1 .25, prepaid.
3702 Groff s Hybrids, Mixed. These are the earlier hybrids of Mr.
3668 Halley. Very large flowers of a lovely salmon Groff and while not as fine as the Gold Medal Mixture offered above,
marvellous.
the
f a robust grower and size and coloring of many of the sorts are truly
pink blotched yellow with carmine; Per 10 bulbs 75c. per 100 $6.50. prepaid.
excellent variety. Each 1 5c, per 10 $1 .25. prepaid.
3704 Childsi Giant (Mixed). Flowers of extraordinary size and
3669 Independence. A
rose-pink, marked
brilliant remarkable beauty. All shades and tints. Per 10 75c. Per 100$6.5O
with white and maroon in throat; straight, strong spaces; prepaid.
a splendid sort for cutting. Each 1 5c, per 10 $1.25, 3706 Fine Mixed. A splendid assortment of finest varieties grown
in

a well-balanced mixture. Kl35c. per 100 $3.25. prepaid.


First size, per
prepaid.
1920 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL

Iris and Hardy Lilies


Hardy Lilies

Japanese Golden Banded Auratum.


O5815
Flowers 10 to 12 inches across; clear ivory white,
studded with crimson spots, bright golden band through
the centre. Each 5Oc, per 10 4.25. prepaid.
5819 Japanese White (Album). Pure white, with
beautiful recurved petals; very fragrant; free blooming.
Each 5Oc, per 10 $4.25, prepaid.
5820 Japanese Crimson Banded (Rubrum). A
general favorite; flowers white, shaded with deep rose or
crimson; 5 to 6 inches in diameter; fragrant. Each 5Oc,
per 10 $4.25, prepaid.
5818 Pardalinum (Leopard Lily). Rich scarlet and
yellow flowers, spotted with rich brown. Robust and free
flowering. Each 35c, per 10 $2.75, prepaid.
5823 Umbellatum. Robust grower, producing enor
mous head of bloom; scarlet brown flowers. Each 35c,
per 10 $2.75, prepaid.
5824 Japan Easter Lily (L. Longiflorum). Bears
snow-white, trumpet-shaped flowers of rare fragrance.
Blooms in June when planted in the open ground. Mam
moth Bulbs. Each 50c, 10 for $4.25

No. 5790 Japanese Iris Mixed Colors


3 for 75c, 10 for $2.25, prepaid

Rennie s Choice Japanese Iris


Kaempferi (Double). The grand effect of these in the
Olrisgarden cannot be surpassed. The flowers are of immense size,
averaging from 8 to 10 inches across. Perfectly hardy, flowers in pro
fusion in July and August; attains greatest perfection if plentifully
watered.
Named sorts, strong roots. Each 30c. per 10 $2.75, prepaid.
5780 Blue Belle. Blue, veined white; centre white,
edged blue.
5783 Gold Bound. Tall and showy, with flowers of
enormous size, probably the most beautiful of all. Pure
snow-white, with large gold-banded centre.
5784 Mount Hood. Light blue, shaded darker.
5785 Oriole. Rich plum, marked yellow.
5786 Pyramid. Tall and showy. Flowers very large,
light violet-blue with slight white veins.
5789 Victor. White, veined violet-purple. Violet
purple centre.
5790 Fine Mixed Varieties. Mixture of the finest
sorts,double and single. Three for 75c, pt r 10 $2.25,
prepaid.
Bleeding Heart Auratum
5768 Dielytra. An old favorite. Pa?ony-Hke foliage; pink ami No. 5815 Japanese Lily,
\\hite heart-shaped flowers. Each 30c. per 10 $2.50. prepaid. Each 50c, 10 for $4.25, prepaid
80 RENNIE S SEED ANNUAL 1920

Our Paeonies are Free Blooming Strains


Rennie s Superb Paeonies
The "Queen of Spring
Flowers" is well adapted
for massing in beds, and particularly valuable for
planting in groups throughout the perennial border,
where the brilliant hues add attraction to all around.
Leaflet on Culture free with order. Ask for it .

Any sort, large roots. Each 60c, per 10 $5.OO.


prepaid.
5850 Adolphe Rousseau. Very large, semi-double;
scarlet; very tall, vigorous grower; dark foliage, veined red.
Early. One of the darkest.
5855 Boule de Neige (Snowball). Very large, medium,
globular, compact, semi-rose type. Milk-white; guards and
centre prominently flecked crimson. Tall, erect, free-bloomer;
extra good. Early mid-season.
5857 Duchess de Nemours. Large sulphur-white. A
good profuse, sure bloomer; delicately fragrant. Fine habit
Splendid cut-flower. Blooms early.
5858 Dukeof Wellington. Flowers fragrant,
sulphur-white; large and well formed; strong grower.
IMA 5859 Edouard Andre. Deep, brilliant, crimson-
red full flower with metallic reflex, showing golden
yellow stamens. Eatliest of the dark reds to bloom.
5860 Edulis Superba. Beautiful brilliant crim
son, silvery reflex; large, well-formed, full flower on
strong stems. Blooms early. Fragrant.
5863 Festiva Maxima. This truly superb variety,
the finest white in cultivation.
5864 Fragantissima. Very fine-scented rose.
5866 Lady B ram well. A beautiful silvery -rose,
of fine form.
5867 Humei. Color cherry-pink, highly cinna
mon-scented. Very useful for landscape work.
5868 Lamartine. Large imbricated petals, car
mine rose bordered silvery white.
5869 La Tulipe. Very large, full, shell-formed
blooms, delicate rose, fading to creamy white.
5870 Madame Coste. Fragrant, flesh pink ;

centre petals white, tinted flesh; one of the best.


5871 L Eclatante. Large, showy, brilliant red
flowers in clusters.
5875 Madame de Verneville. Beautifully formed
flower; sulphur-white petals and compact white centre
touched carmine.
5876 Marie Lemoine. Enormous, sulphur-white,
full and well-built flower, delicately shaded chamois,
with narrow carmine edge. A sort the Paeony enthu
siast raves over, as well he may.

5877 Monsieur Jules Elie. Very large, medium,


compact high crown. Pale lilac-rose, collar lighter
shaded amber-yellow at the base; fragrant; medium
height, strong growth; early.

No. 5850 Adolphe Rousseau (Scarlet) each 60c, 10 for $5.00 5878 Mile. Leonie Calot (syn. M. Chas. Leveque)
Very softsalmon pink, almost blush white; blooms in
No. 5877 Mons. Jules Elie, (Pink each 60c, 10 for $5.00 clusters.

Double Paeonies
Officinalis. This type is the real old-fashioned "Paeony,"
and comes into bloom from ten days to two weeks ahead of
the named sorts. All are strong growers, with large, double,
O Large-Flowered
Angleterre. These Irises are being planted more
extensively each year, due no doubt to the increased educa
Iris

tion concerning their regal beauty, especially the newer


fragrant flowers.
5882 Alba. Blush-white. Each 35c. Per 10 $3.00. prepaid. varieties, which are really marvellous in color and form.
5883 Rosen. Bright rose-pink. Each 35c> P er 10 S3.00. prepaid. Colors ranging richest yellow, intense purples, delicate blues,
5884 Rubra. Deep crimson. Each 35c* Per 10 $3.00. prepaid. soft mauves, claret red, white, primroses and bronzes of
every shade. Hardy; thrive anywhere.
Cinnamon Vine
o 5962 Arapid-growing climber, taking its name from
the peculiar fragrance of the delicate white flowers. Extra
5802
prepaid.
Mixed Colors. Each 25c, per 10 $2.OO.

large roots. Each 1 5c, per 10 $1 .1 Q. per 100 $8.5O. Apios Tuberosa
prepaid.
5979 Tuberous Rooted Wistaria. A valuable hardy
Madeira, or Mignonette Vine tuberous-rooted climber, resembling in miniature the common
5972 An old-fashioned popular vine, covering a Wistaria in vine and foliage, and having clusters of rich, deep
large
space in a short time. Strong tubers. Each 1 OCt purple flowers, which have a strong delicious violet fragrance.
3 for 25c. per 10 6Oc, prepaid. Each 1 5c, per 10 $1 .25. prepaid.
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more complete information and for the benefit of such we have prepared a series of leaflets which will be sent free to customers where request
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How to Make an Asparagus Bed. Onions from Seed. Soudan Grass. Culture of the Sweet Pea.
Cabbage and Cauliflower. How to Grow Potatoes. Fertilizers and Fertilization. Planting of Paeonies.
How to Grow Celery. Root Crops for Stock. How to Make a Lawn. Growing the Largest Pansies.
The Corn Crop for Fodder. Tomato Culture. Dahlia Culture. Growing Flowers in the House.
Flax Culture. Culture of Small Fruits. Garden Culture of Gladioli. Hardy Biennials and Perennials.
Insect Pests in the Garden. Home Vegetable Garden. How to Grow Asters. Summer-Flowering Bulbs.
Mushroom Culture. White Sweet Clover. How to Grow Nasturtiums. Hardy Shrubs and Vines.
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