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Information and Suggestions to Customers
The world is now facing a SCARCITY OF FOOD PRODUCTS. This is realized more definitely each day as farm products soar to the highest prices ever known. Market gardeners, farmers, and food producers in general cannot supply all that will he needed this year. The National and State Experiment Stations are urging a very heavy planting ; hut one serious drawback to this is the scarcity of a great many of the ordinary varieties of seed. The demand for seed will probably exceed the supply. If you delay ordering you are taking the chance of not getting half your needs. We are stating to you the true conditions in a spirit of co-operation. Write us at once, sending us your order, and we will use every effort to fill same completely with our “ Sterling Quality ” Seeds.
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“Sterling Quality” Seeds Eire the highest grade obtainable and intended for the particular market gardener, florist and individual. We do not sell to dealers. “Sterling Quality” Seeds can be procured only directly from us.
tf We deliver “Sterling Quality” flower and vegetable seeds free to any address in the United States when purchased by the packet, ounce, half pound and pound.
<J Should be written on our order sheet or on a blank sheet separate from letter, preferably in ink. Be sure to sign your name and give your address.
<1 Can be safely sent by Bank Check, Post Office Order, Registered Letter or Express Money Order. Postage Stamp remittances taken in amounts less than $1.00.
<1 Will kindly remit the amount with their orders, or name business references, as customary before opening new accounts.
Farmers* Clubs and Institutions purchasing Seeds in large quantities should write for special prices. Send a list of quantities and varieties required and we will return list promptly with quotations.
<1 But bags billed at cost. If returned in good condition free of expense, they will be credited at price charged.
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<1 There are many contingencies constantly arising to prevent the best seeds from giving satisfaction. We aim to supply only the best quality of seeds and to be as represented; but it is impossible to guarantee seeds under all circumstances. We give no warranty, expressed or implied, as to description, quality or productiveness of any seeds, bulbs or plants, and will not in any way be responsible for the crop. If the purchaser does not accept the goods on these terms, they are at once to be returned.
Prices quoted in our Catalogue are subject to change without notice
ALLEN, STERLING & LOTHROP
PORTLAND, MAINE
For Index of the Contents of this Catalogue Parcel Post Information
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1917 Catalogue fj^visw
“Sterling Quality” Seeds
(Garden, Field and Flower)
Louden Barn Equipment, Separators, Mechanical Milkers, Farm and Garden Tools, Poultry and Dairy Supplies, Plants, Fertilizers, etc., etc.
To Our Customers and Friends:
Owing to the extraordinary conditions now prevailing — prices in this catalogue are subject to immediate change without notice. Prices will not be advanced, however, unless the replenishing of stock at a higher cost, makes it absolutely necessary.
Of one fact our customers can be assured whatever the condition — and that is, that the quality of our seeds will be maintained, not sacrificed to make a low or popular price.
Our old customers know the quality of “Sterling Quality” Seeds — to a prospective customer may we say, just send us a trial order and you will receive, promptly, Seeds that are clean and neatly packed — Seeds carefully tested — Seeds that are true to name — in fact, “Sterling Quality” Seeds, the highest grade obtainable.
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GENERAL LIST OF
SELECT VEGETABLE SEEDS
WE PREPAY POSTAGE OR EXPRESS CHARGES ON ALL SEEDS ORDERED BY THE PACKET, OUNCE, QUARTER POUND OR POUNDS.
ASPARAGUS
Sow the seeds thinly in April or May in rows one foot apart and one inch deep; when the plants are well up, thin to 3 or 4 inches apart in the rows.
The next season plant in rows 3 feet apart and 1 foot in the rows, covering the plants about 6 inches.
The soil should be thor- oughly manured and trenched, at least 2 feet.
One ounce will sow 50 feet of drill.
Columbian Mammoth. A large white variety of fine flavor. Pkt 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., X lb. 25c.
Conover’s Colossal. A standard sort of large size and excellent quality. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., X lb. 20c.
Early Giant Argenteuil. An early variety, being ten days earlier than the Palmetto, of larger size and superior flavor. One of the finest sorts in cultivation Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., lb. 30c.
Palmetto. A standard light green variety. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., X lb. 20c.
BEANS, Dwarf
Plant in light, warm soil in the spring, when danger from frost is past, in drills from 2 to 3 feet apart, covering about 2 inches deep. Sow every two weeks for a succes- sion. Cultivate frequently until they blossom, but only when dry.
One quart is sufficient for 100 feet of drill; 1 X bu. for 1 acre.
Pkts. 10c. each, prepaid. If other quantities are wanted by mail, add at the rate of 5c. per qt., half pks. and half bus. at pk. and bu. rates.
BEANS, Green Podded
Bountiful. Early and prolific, flat green pods, cook tender. X pt. 10c., pt. 20c., qt. 35c., 2 qts., 65c., X pk. $1.30, pk., $2.50.
Burpee’s Improved Bush Lima. Compared with Bur- pee’s Bush Lima, both pods and beans are very much larger, while the beans, either green or dry, are nearly twice as thick and ready to market eight to ten days earlier. Pkt. 10c., pt. 20c., qt. 35c., X pk. $1.15, pk. $2.50.
Goddard or Boston Favorite. Fine shell bean. Pods and beans similar in color, larger and longer than the Dwarf Horticultural. Very prolific. X pt. 10c., pt. 20c., qt. 35c., 2 qts. 70c., X pk. $1.30, pk. $2.50.
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FRENCH HORTICULTURAL DWARF.
This is a bean of the Horticultural type. Pods remarkably large, many containing seven beans, beautifully splashed with bright crimson. Never spots or rusts. The vines are vigorous and pro- ductive, inclined to send out runners, but do not affect the bean in any way. Very popular with market gardeners. X pt. 20 cts., pt. 35 cts., qt. 55 cts., X pk. $1.75, pk. $3.00.
Dwarf Horticultural. A fine shell bean with long green pods, very productive. X pt. 10c., pt. 20c., qt. 35c., 2 qts. 70c., X pk. $1.30, pk., $2.50.
Burpee’s Stringless Green Pod. Combines unusual hardiness, extreme earliness and wonderful productive- ness. The pods are tender, brittle and of the finest flavor; always entirely stringless. X pt. 10c., pt. 20c., qt. 35c., 2 qts. 70c., X pk. $1.30, pk. $2.50.
Keeney’s Stringless Green Refugee. The plant grows to a large size and is very productive. The pods are round, 5 to 6 inches long, medium green in color and are perfectly stringless at all stages of development, even when the beans are old enough to shell. Crop failed.
Long Yellow Six Weeks. A leading market sort, long green pod, X pt. 10c., pt. 20c., qt. 35c., 2 qts. 65c., X pk. $1.25, pk. $2.50.
Low’s Champion. Very early, absolutely stringless, exqui- site flavor, very productive. One of the finest snap beans, an excellent shell bean, and is of splendid flavor when cooked dry. X pt. 10c., pt. 15c., qt. 30c., 2 qts. 65c., X pk. $1.00, pk. $1.75.
Red Kidney. Fine for baking and a good shell bean. Price quoted on application.
LOW’S CHAMPION BUSH BEAN
Golden California Pea. The best sort for baking; a very hardy and prolific variety, having the richness and flavor not found in other varieties. Price quoted on application.
Snowflake Pea. The best small white pea bean, early and productive. Price quoted on application.
Yellow-Eyed (Old-fashioned). Very productive. Fine for baking, extensively grown as a dry bean for winter use. Price quoted on application.
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SURE CROP STRINGLESS WAX BEAN
LONDON
HORTICULTURAL POLE BEAN
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BEANS, Wax Podded (Dwarf)
Black Wax, Pencil Pod. Pods are long, pencil like, tender and brittle. In color they are a rich, dark yellow, hardy and productive. % pt. 15c., pt. 25c., qt. 40c.. % pk. 11.50, pk. $3.00
Burpee’s Kidney Wax. More productive than Ward- well’s Kidney Wax; longer pods which are entirely stringless and are much finer quality. Free from blight and rust. pt. 15c., pt. 25c., qt. 50c., 2 qts. 90c., yi pk. $1.75, pk. $3.25.
Improved Golden Wax. An early, hardy variety, flat, golden-yellow pods. yi pt. 15c., pt. 25c., qt. 40c., pk.
$1.50, pk. $3.00.
Sure Crop Stringless Wax. A wax-podded variety of remarkable growth and productiveness. Plants hardy and prolific; pods inches long and about yy inch wide, of a rich yellow color, perfectly stringless, excellent for home and mar- ket gardens. y£ pt. 15c., pt. 25c., qt. 50c., yi pk. $1.75, pk. $3.25.
Wardwell’s Kidney Wax. A favorite variety bearing long, flat pods of excel- lent quality, yi pt. 15c., pt. 25c., qt. 40c., yi pk. $1.75, pk. $3.25.
BROAD WINDSOR (English)
The largest and best sort, very hardy. Plant as early in the spring as the ground
can be worked, from 2 to 4 inches apart, in drills 3 feet apart. Cover the seed
about 4 inches. Pt. 20c., qt. 35c., 2 qts. 60c., y* pk. $1.10., pk. $2.00.
BEANS, Pole
Plant in hills 4 feet apart, 4 or 5 beans to a hill.
Poles should be firmly set before planting.
Carmine Podded Horticultural. Pods bright carmine.
Both pods and beans are much larger than the London Horticultural. An excellent variety for the market or the home garden, yi pt. 10c., pt. 20c., qt., 35c., 2 qts.
60c., K pk. $1.00, pk. $1.85.
Horticultural, or Speckled Cranberry. An old favor- ite, early and prolific; excellent quality either as a snap or shell bean or for cooking dry. yi pt. 10c., pt. 20c., qt. 30c., 2 qts. 50c., >2 pk. 90c., pk. $1.75.
Kentucky Wonder, or Old Homestead. A long, green podded variety, very prolific and of fine quality, yi pt.
10c., pt. 15c., qt. 30c., 2 qts. 55c., pk. $2.00.
King of the Garden Lima. Large fine pods, vigorous and productive. The bean’s are of good size and of excellent quality, yi pt. 15c., pt. 20c., qt. 35c., 2 qts.
65c., y2 pk. $1.10, pk. $1.85.
Large White Lima. A very popular variety. Beans are large and tender and of excellent flavor. pt. 10c., pt. 20c., qt. 35c., 2 qts. 65c., y£ pk. $1.20, pk. $2.25.
Small White Lima. Early and hardy. Beans small, good quality, yi pt. 15c., pt. 20c., qt. 35c., 2 qts. 65c., yZ. pk. $1.20., pk. $2.25.
Lazy Wife’s. Beans white; pods green, very thick, meaty, entirely stringless; very productive, yi pt. 10c., pt. 20c., qt. 35c., 2 qts. 65c., yi pk. $1.20, pk. $2.25.
Red Cranberry. The pods are green, large and tender; one of the best snap beans. yi pt. 10c., pt. 20c., qt. 30c.
Scarlet Runner. An ornamental climber with bright scarlet flowers, y* pt. 15c., pt. 20c., qt. 35c., 2 qts. 60c., % pk. $1.00.
White Runner. Similar to the Scarlet Runner, flowers being white, yi pt. 15c., pt. 20c., qt. 35c., 2 qts. 60c., yi pk. $1.00.
KIDNEY WAX BEAN
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BEET
Sow as early in the spring as the ground can be worked. For success- sion sow at intervals until the first of July. The soil should be well enriched with stable manure and plowed and harrowed un- til very fine. Sow in drills 15 inches apart and cover one inch. When well up thin out to 4 inches apart in the rows.
One ounce to fifty feet of drill; six pounds to the acre.
EARLY WONDER.
A fine early variety, themarketgardener’s EDMAND’S BLOOD BEET favorite on account of its symmetrical
form, dark color, small top and early maturity. We buy our seed of the originator. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 20c., X lb. 30c., lb. $1.00.
Crosby’s Egyptian. The roots are flattened, globe shaped and very smooth. Exterior color of root bright red. The flesh is bright Vermillion red, zoned with a lighter shade, very sweet, tender and of excellent quality- Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 20c., X lb. 30c., lb. $1.00.
Detroit Dark Red. The best beet for the market and home garden. Tops small, upright in growth. Root medium-sized, globular or nearly round, very smooth* and of dark blood red color. Very desirable for bunch- ing. Uniform in growth and unsurpassed in quality. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 20c., X lb. 35c., lb. $1.25.
Edmand’s Blood Turnip. A medium early sort, deep red, popular with market gardeners. Our seed is grown from selected roots saved for seed. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., X lb. 25c., lb. 75c.
Crimson Globe. Second early globe shape and deep crimson flesh. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., X lb. 40c., lb. $1.25.
Dewing’s Blood Turnip. A standard variety. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., X lb. 20c., lb. 65c.
Long Smooth Blood Red. A large late sort. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., X lb. 20c., lb. 60c.
Swiss Chard or Spinach Beet
The leaves are used as greens and served like spinach.
The mid-ribs may be cooked like asparagus. Cuttings
may be used all summer, as it can be cut down to the
ground and new shoots will soon spring up and make
fast growth.
Lucullus. The largest and best. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., X lb. 20., lb. 60c.
Lane’s Imperial Sugar Beet. A hardy and productive variety; flesh snow white. Oz. 5c., X lb. 15c., lb. 35c. By parcel post, 5 lbs. $1.50.
Mangel Wurzel
Mammoth Long Red. This variety produces roots of mammoth size and is enormously productive. Yielding from thirty to forty tons per acre on well prepared land, oz. 5c., X lb. 15c., lb. 40c. By parcel post, 5 lbs. $1.75-
Norbiton Giant. A standard variety. Oz. 5c., X lb. 15c., lb. 40c.
Kelway’s “Best of All.” The largest and best of all yellow mangels. An improvement on all stocks of Yellow Mangels, one of the heaviest croppers and of very fine quality. Pkt. 5c., X lb. 20c., lb. 60c. By parcel post, 5 lbs. $2.50.
Golden Tankard. Recommended for dairymen on ac- count of its milk-producing properties. The flesh is a rich, golden yellow; very productive. Oz. 5c., X lb. 15c., lb. 35c. By parcel post, 5 lbs. $1.50.
Sugar Beets
Sow 6 lbs. to acre. Sow in May or June in drills 2 inches deep, about 2 feet apart; thin out to 10 inches apart. Giant Feeding Sugar Beet, or Half Sugar Mangel. A strain of beets very desirable for stock feed- ing, affording not only a very large crop much easier to harvest than other sorts, but also having a higher nutritive value, being es- pecially rich in sugar. Roots light bronze green above ground, grayish white below, with white flesh.
On account of growing partly out of the ground and the long ovoid shape, the crop can be har- vested and stored easily and at less expense than any other root crop.
Oz. 5c., X lb.
Giant Feeding Sugar Beet, or 15c., lb. 40c. Half Sugar Mangel
By parcel post, 5 lbs. $1.75.
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CABBAGE
The cabbage is an important crop and should be planted in fresh, rich soil, well manured and deeply dug or plowed. For early use sow in a hotbed in March, transplant to the open ground when danger from frost is past. Plant the early sorts about 18 inches in the rows and the late sorts about 2 feet in the rows and the rows about 3 feet apart. For the late crops sow in the open ground in June. Our cabbage seed is grown from selected stock and is equal to any offered in the market.
One ounce will produce about 2,000 plants . COPENHAGEN MARKET.
COPENHAGEN MARKET CABBAGE
An extra early variety: heads ball-shaped, large and solid, averaging in weight about 10 pounds. It will give perfect satisfaction both as to quality and yield, having few outside leaves. The plants can be set closer than most varieties. The most evenly-maturing and large-heading early cab- bage in cultivation. Pkt. 5c., pi oz. 20c., oz. 35c., 2 oz. 60c., Pi lb. $1.00, lb. $3.50.
Early Jersey Wakefield. A stand- ard early market variety, con- ical in shape and good quality; heads uniform and solid. Pkt. 5c., pi oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 2 oz. 40c., X lb. 75c.
Henderson’s Early Summer. A
popular second early sort, heads round, medium size very solid and compact. Pkt. 5c., pi oz. 12c., oz. 20c., 2 oz. 35c., pi lb. 60c.
Early Winningstadt. A hardy sort, heads conical shape, solid. Pkt. 5c., pi oz. 10c., oz. 15c., pi
lb. 45c.
Fottler’s Improved Brunswick. A fine summer or early fall variety, producing large, solid heads of fine quality with few outer leaves. Pkt. 5c., pi oz. 12c., oz. 20c., 2 oz. 35c., lb. 60c., lb. $2.00.
All Seasons. Large heads, round and very solid and sure heading; nearly as early as the Early Summer. Pkt. 5c., pi oz. 12c., oz. 20c., 2 oz. 35c., pi lb. 60c., lb. $2.00.
Succession. A good second early cabbage ; similar to All Seasons. Pkt. 5c., pi oz. 12c., oz. 20c., 2 oz. 35c., pi lb. 60c., lb. $2.00.
A. S. & L., CAPE ELIZABETH.
Heads hard, solid, tender and crisp. It is remark- able for its long-keeping qualities. One of the best shipping varieties. Pkt. 10c., yi oz. 25c., oz. 40c., 2 oz., 70c., X lb. $1.25, lb. $4.00.
Warren’s Stone Mason. An improvement on Stone Mason, round, medium-sized, solid heads, a good keeper. Pkt. 5c., pi oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 2 oz. 40c., pi lb. 65c., lb. $2.25.
DANISH BALL HEAD.
This variety produces large, round and compact heads. One of the best keepers; plants vigorous and hardy, resisting cold and dry weather. Pkt. 5c., pi oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 2 oz. 40c., pi lb. 70c., lb. $2.25
Marblehead Mammoth. The largest variety of Drum- heads. Pkt. 5c., pi oz. 12c., oz. 20c., 2 oz. 35c., pi lb. 60c.
DANISH BALL HEAD CABBAGE
Red Danish Stone Head (New).
One of the largest and most solid and compact of the red varieties, sure heading and tender. Pkt 10c., pi oz. 25c., oz. 40c., 2 oz. 75c., pi lb. $1.25.
Improved American Savoy. Large, solid round heads, of superior quality, tender and good flavor, the best variety for family use. Pkt. 5c., pi oz. 12c., oz. 20c., 2 oz. 35c., pi lb. 60c.
Mammoth Red Rock. Heads dark red and solid, fine for pickling. Pkt. 5c., pi oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 2 oz. 40c., pi lb. 70c.
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CAULIFLOWER
The soil that will grow cabbage will grow cauli- flower. It should be made richer and thoroughly worked before planting. For the early crop sow the seeds in a hotbed in February or March and trans- plant to cold frames 2 or 3 inches apart each way. They should be planted in the garden early in May. For the late cauliflower, plant in the open ground in June and trans- plant. in July.
CAULIFLOWER
One ounce will produce 2,000 plants.
Extra Early Dwarf Erfurt. Of dwarf growth with large, snow-white heads of regular shape; good for forcing. Pkt. 10c., pi oz. 40c., oz. $1.50.
Earliest Dwarf Snowball. The earliest cauliflower in cultivation, absolutely sure to head when conditions are ordinarily favorable. Plants are very dwarf and of compact growth, with large, firm, snow-white^ heads. Pkt. 10c., Pi oz. 40c., oz. $1.50.
Thorburn’s Gilt Edge. Produces large, solid, white heads of finest quality. Pkt. 10c., pi oz. 75c., oz. $2.00.
Danish Giant or Dry Weather. This variety is about two weeks later than the Snowball. It is of dwarf growth, producing large, hard and snow-white heads, fully protected by its foliage. Pkt. 10c., Pi oz. 75c., oz. $2.25.
Veitch’s Autumn Giant. A large, late sort. Pkt. 5c., Pi oz. 20c., oz. 35c.
CELERY
For early celery sow the seed of the self-blanching sorts in a hotbed early in the spring. As soon as the plants are 3 inches high, transplant into frames in well-enriched soil 4 inches apart. Cut them once or twice before setting them out in May or J une to make them stocky. When about six inches high transplant into trenches wide enough to hold two rows. The rows should be about 1 foot apart and the plants set about 8 inches apart. For winter celery start the seeds in flats as for early, only a little later. As the plants grow they should be earthed up to blanch, taking care not to cover the center of the plant.
One ounce of seed will produce about 4,000 plants
Paris Golden Self-Blanching. (French grown, special gardeners’ strain). The finest early celery grown, easily blanched and of excellent flavor, solid and crisp. Pkt. 10c.t pi oz. 75c., oz. $1.25, pi lb. $4.25.
Golden Self -Blanching. Seed grown in California. Pkt. 5c., pi oz. 30c., oz. 50c., X lb. $1.50.
White Plume. A desirable early variety, requiring very little labor in blanching. Pkt. 5c., pi oz. 15c., oz. 25c., pi lb. 60c.
PARIS GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING CELERY
Boston Market. White, solid, crisp and tender, the best late variety. Pkt. 10c., pi oz. 30c., oz. 50c., Pi lb. $1.50.
A tall-growing sort, blanches early and keeps well. Pkt. 5c., pi oz. 10c., oz. 20c., pi lb. 60c.
Giant Pascal.
Soup Celery. For flavoring. Oz. 5c., pi lb. 10c., lb. 30c.
Brussels Sprouts
Cultivate the same as cab- bage. The sprouts resemble miniature cabbage and are very tender.
Improved Dwarf. A stand- ard sort. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c.,
2 oz. 25c., pi lb. 40c. Improved Long Island. The finest variety, very compact sprouts. Pkt. 5c. oz. 20c., 2 oz. 35c., pi lb. 60c.
Broccoli
A vegetable much resem- bling cauliflower.
White Cape. The most de- sirable variety. Pkt. 5c., oz. 35c., }i lb. $1.00.
Chives
Hardy perennial plants grown for their tops, which are used as a salad and for flavoring soups. Seed, per pkt. 10c., oz. 50c. Roots 15c. per bunch, 25c. by mail pre- paid.
Chervil
An aromatic sweet herb used for flavoring and garnish- ing.
Curled. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 20c., pi lb. 30c.
Chicory
The roots when dried and ground are used as a substi- tute for coffee; cultivation the same as the carrot.
Large Rooted. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., Pi lb. 25c.
Cress or Peppergrass
Sow early in the spring on rich soil in drills 10 or 12 inches apart and make frequent sowings every two weeks. Cover seed about pi inch.
Extra Curled. Fine flavor, may be cut several times.
Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., Pi lb. 20c., lb. 50c.
Water Cress. Sow in the spring near the margin of ponds or running streams. Pkt. 10c., pi oz. 20c., oz. 35c., Pi lb. $1.00.
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CORN , Sweet
Plant in hills 3 to 4 feet apart each way, dropping 6 seeds in each hill, or in drills 3 to 4 feet apart. The seeds should be covered about 2 inches. In this climate Sweet Corn should not be planted before the middle of May. One quart will plant 200 hills.
Pkts. IQc. each prepaid. If other quantities are wanted by mail, add at the rate of 5c. per quart; half pecks and half-bushels at peck and bushel rates.
Sweetser’s Sunrise (New)
An extra early variety with good sized ears. 10 to 12 rows, free f rom smut and filled out to the tip. The stalks are short with little foli- age, 5 to 6 feet high; the sweetest and most tender of the early varieties. Our seed was grown by the originator in Cumberland County (Maine), always first in the Portland market. We are confident that this corn will be a money maker for the market gardener. Pkt. 10c., pt. 25c., qt. 40c., ^ pk. SI. 25, pk. $2.25.
Burpee’s Golden Bantam. Early, hardy and of the most delicious flavor; being of a dwarf growth, the stalks can be grown closely to- gether in the row. Pkt. 10c., pt. 15c., qt. 25c.
Extra Early Mayflower. This variety is extremely early, being fit to use 60 days from planting. It is from 8 to 12 rowed, running mostly 10 rows. It is about the same size stalk as the Cory. Pkt. 10c., pt. 15c., qt. 25c., y£ pk. 90c., pk. $1.50.
Ellis-Crosby Extra Early. An extra early and productive variety, ripening nearly as early as the Cory, growing very dwarf with ears set low, averaging from 16 to 20 rows; very sweet and tender. De- sirable for both the market and private garden. The seed we offer was specially grown for us in New England for our retail trade. Pkt. 10c., pt. 15c., qt. 25c., 2 qts. 45c., yi pk. 90c., pk. $1.75.
Early Crosby (Selected). About ten days later than the Ellis-Crosby; largely used for canning. Pkt. 8c., pt. 12c., qt. 20c.
Peep-O’-Day. Extra Early and sweet, 2 to 3 ears to the stalk. Pkt. 10c., pt. 15c., qt. 25c., 2 qts. 40c., yi pk. 75c., pk. $1.50.
ELLIS-CROSBY SWEET CORN
Early Red Cory. A popular early variety. Pkt. 10c., pt. 15c., qt. 20c., 2 qts. 35c., pk. 60c., pk. $1.10.
Early White Cory. Differs from the above in color of cob. Pkt. 10c., pt. 15c., qt. 20c., 2 qts. 35c., yi pk. 60c., pk. $1.10.
Bantam Evergreen. A cross between Stowell’s Ever- green and Golden Bantam. Kernels are plump and full. The quality is very fine, being exceedingly sweet and tender. Ears 5 to 7 inches long. Pkt. 10c., pt. 20c., qt. 30c.
Black Mexican. Very sweet and tender, medium early. Pkt. 10c., pt. 15c., qt. 20c., 2 qts. 35c., y£ pk. 65c., pk. $1.25.
Stowell’s Evergreen. A late standard sort of excellent quality. Pkt. 10c., pt. 15c., qt. 25c., 2 qts. 40c., yi pk. 70c., pk. $1.25.
Country Gentleman. A large, late variety of excellent quality. Pkt. 10c., pt. 15c., qt. 20c., 2 qts. 35c., yi pk. 65c., pk. $1.25.
Morse’s Golden Cream. A cross between Country Gentleman and Golden Bantam, early, and prolific. The flavor is rich and delicious; seed, yellow. The habit of growth is rather dwarf, and the stalks bear 2 to 4 ears. Pkt. 12c., pt. 20c., qt. 30c., 2 qts. 50c., y a pk. 90c., pk. $1.50.
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CUCUMBER
r~ r For general crop plant when the ground has become warm, in hills 4 feet apart each way. Thin out to 4 plants to each hill after all danger of insects is over. For very early cucumbers sow about April 1st, in a hotbed on a piece of sod, grass side down so that they can be easily transplanted to the open ground when danger of frost is over. One ounce will plant fifty hills; two pounds will plant an acre.
Improved White Spine. One of the most pop- ular varieties in cultivation. The fruit is light green with white spines, uniform in size and very productive. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz.
15c., X lb. 25c., lb. 75c.
IlliliSSillifk Klondike. A medium early cucumber of very
dark green color and an excellent quality for slicing; vine very hardy and productive.
The fruits when mature are about 8 inches long. Its uniform size and shape and splen- did color make this variety very popular as a shipping sort. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c.,
X lb. 25c., lb. 75c.
Boston Pickling. This variety is largely plant- ed for pickles. Fruit medium size, smooth, light green and very productive. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., X lb. 25c., lb. 75c.
Cumberland. Fine variety for pickling or slicing. Vines are of strong growth and pro- lific and continue in bearing a long time.
Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., X lb. 25c., lb.
75c.
Davis Perfect. For forcing or outdoors. The fruit is of fine form, of a rich dark green color, very few seeds, tender, brittle and of fine flavor. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 2 oz. 20c., X lb.
30c., lb. $1.00.
Early Cluster. An early sort growing in clusters.
X lb. 25c., lb. 75c.
Early Frame or Short Green. A well-known variety used for slicing and pick- ling. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., X lb. 25c., lb. 75c.
Early Russian. One of the earliest varieties, grows from 3 to 4 inches long. Pkt.
5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., X lb. 25c., lb. 85c.
Long Green. An old standard variety. Fruit from 10 to 12 inches long, dark green and crisp. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., X lb. 25c., lb. 85c.
Japanese Climbing. A quick-growing sort, throwing out tendrils which enable them to climb poles or trellises. Fruit from 12 to 16 inches long. Pkt. 5c., oz., 10c., 2 oz. 20c., X lb. 30c., lb. $1.00.
A small prickly variety grown only for pickles. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., X lb. 40c.
IMPROVED WHITE SPINE CUCUMBER
Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c.,
KLONDIKE CUCUMBER
West India Gherkin.
ENGLISH FRAME CUCUMBERS
Kelway’s “Freedom”. An extraordinary cropper, and Kelway’s Extra Selected Telegraph. A popular varie- of first-rate quality; medium dark skin, 15 to 18 inches ty. Per pkt., 25c. long, per pkt. 25c.
OXHEART CARROTS
CARROT
Carrots do best in a good, light and rich soil. Sow in April or May for the early crop, and for the main crop sow in May or June in drills about y 2 inch deep, in rows 14 inches apart, and thin plants to 3 or 4 inches in the rows. One ounce to 100 feet of drill; four pounds to an acre.
Early Scarlet Forcing. The earliest variety for forcing, small round roots and excellent flavor. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., X lb. 30c., lb. $1.00.
Early Scarlet Horn. A favorite early variety, of fine flavor and excellent for the table. Roots grow about three inches long. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., X lb. 30c., lb. $1.00.
Danvers’ Half-Long. The best sort for the main crop, dark orange color, growing very smooth, yielding large crops, and is a splendid keeper; roots medium length, tapering uniformly to a blunt point. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., X lb. 25c., lb. 75c.
Danvers’ Half-Long. Special Market Gardeners’ Strain. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., X lb. 50c., lb. $1.50.
Wood’s Selected Danvers’ Half-Long. A superior strain of seed. Grow to a large size, small tap root and of the finest quality. Color a rich orange. Length, 8 to 10 in. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., X lb. 60c., lb. $2.00.
Chantenay. A medium early, half-long variety. The flesh is crisp and tender. Oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., X lb. 25c., lb. 85c.
Improved Long Orange. Deep orange color, roots of large size and a good keeper. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., X lb. 25c., lb. 85c.
Guerande or Oxheart. Medium early roots, short and thick. The flesh is bright orange, fine grained and tender. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., X lb. 25c., lb. 85c.
Large White Belgian. Very productive and largely used for feeding stock. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., X lb. 20c., lb. 60c.
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DANDELION
One of the earliest and most popular of spring greens Sow in May in drills 12 inches apart; cover the seed X of an inch deep. The following spring the plants will be ready for cutting.
One ounce for 200 feet of drill.
DANDELION
Improved Thick-Leaved. A carefully selected strain; popular with market gardeners. Pkt. 10c., X oz 25c oz. 40c., 2 oz. 70c., X lb. $1.25, lb. $4.50.
Egg Plant
Sow the seeds in hotbeds very early in the spring and transplant when about three inches high into small pots or another hotbed. Do not plant out in the open ground until the weather has become warm and settled.
One ounce will produce about 1,000 plants.
New _ York Improved Purple. This variety produces fruit of large size, nearly round, dark purple and ex- cellent quality. Pkt. 5c., X oz. 20c., oz. 35c., X lb. $1.00. Black Beauty. A valuable early sort, about ten days earlier than the New York Improved; color a rich PurP|ish black. Pkt. 5c., X oz. 20c., oz. 35c., X lb. #1.00. «
Endive
For early use sow as early in the spring as the ground can be worked in drills 15 inches apart. Transplant to 1 foot each way. When full grown tie the outer leaves at the top to blanch them.
One ounce will produce 2,000 plants.
Green Curled. A standard sort for fall and winter Pkt 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., X lb. 30c.
White Curled. A fine, white, curled variety, self-blanch- mg. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., X lb. 30c. Broad-Leaved Batavian. A variety growing very com- pact, very tender and of fine flavor. Pkt. 5c oz 10c 2 oz. 15c.. X lb. 30c. ’ ’’
French Ilndive (Witloof Chicory). Plant the seed in drills 10 inches apart, in deep, rich soil. Thin to six inches apart. One of the finest winter salads grown Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., X lb. 40c.
Kale
Sow from May to June, broadcast or in drills, cover X inch, cultivate the same as cabbage.
One ounce to 150 feet of drill.
Dwarf Green Curled Scotch. A fine, low-growing variety, the leaves densely crimped and curled; very hardy and productive. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., X lb. 25c.
Kohl Rabi
Seed should be sown in drills as early in the spring as
muSS1t When we-n estabHshed, thin to 6 inches apart. 1 he bulb grows entirely out of the ground Early White Vienna. A very early sort, excellent quality, flesh white and tender. Pkt. 5c., X oz. 10c oz. 15c., X lb. 50c. ’ ’’
Early Purple. Similar to the above except in color. Pkt 5c., oz. 20c., X lb. 50c.
LETTUCE
TENNIS BALL LETTUCE
For sum- mer use the seed can be sown in hot- b e d s in March. T ransplant when the weather will permit in rows 12 inches apart and 8 inches apart in the rows. For a successi o n
sow in the open ground every two weeks until falf^LeU
tuce reqmres a rich and a rather moist soil. The more
rapid the growth, the better the quality.
One ounce of seed will produce about 3,000 plants.
Big Boston. Fine for forcing or open-ground planting- large, solid heads. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., X lb. 35c. g’
Boston Curled. Leaves beautifully curled, very attrac- tive on table. Pkt 5c„ oz. 10c., X lb. 30c.
Dutch. An early sort with loose heads tinged with brown. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., X lb. 30c. ^
Crisp as Ice. Large, solid heads, yellow heart, outside dark green and bronze. Pkt. 5c., X oz 10c oz 15r 2 oz. 25c., X lb. 35c. ’ ’ I5c>’
Ea^CUrled Simpson Very early, forms a close, com- pact mass of leaves. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., X lb. 30c
Giant White Crystal. Solid head, excellent quality, cnmpled. _ Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c„ 2 oz. 20c„ X lb. 30c.
Grand Rapids. A very popular variety, leaves crimpled very attractive, matures quickly; the heads are dark
S?T5crX lbnS20cnd tenden Pkt- K °Z- 10c”
H^S3°0nc* A large« s°bd variety. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., X
Kittinger’s Beimont Forcing. Heads of larger size than the White-Seeded Tennis Ball, nearly as early and and tender quality; a superior forcing variety. Pkt. 10c., X oz. 25c., oz. 40c., X lb. $1.25.
MSrkfti<^rarde-neo,uPrivate Stock‘ A strain of Black- Seeded Tennis Ball, very desirable for hot bed culture in winter and for withstanding heat in summer. A light green, cabbage sort, forming hard heads. Pkt. 5c X oz. 10c., oz. 15c., 2 oz. 25c., X lb. 40c.
May King. Large, _ round, solid heads, one of the best varieties for planting in open ground. Pkt. 5c., X oz 10c., oz. 15c., X lb. 35c. X
Mignonette. Small, solid, compact, creamy yellow heads; leaves russet colored; very early and hardy, splendid quality. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., X lb.
New York or Wonderful. The largest head lettuce, crisp and tender. Pkt. 5c., X oz. 10c., oz. 15c., 2 oz. 25c., X lb. 40c.
Tennis Ball, Black Seeded. A favorite variety for out- door crop; forms close, hard heads that are crisp and tender. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 2 oz. 20c., X lb. 30c.
Tennis Ball, White Seeded. A well-known forcing variety. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., X lb. 30c.
Romaine or Cos Varieties
Paris White Cos. An early sort with long, narrow leaves. Pkt. 5c., X oz. 10c., oz. 15c., X lb. 40c.
,Pru?n0^1’ Self-Folding Cos. Requires no tying to blanch, very crisp and tender. Pkt. 5c., X oz. 15c., oz. 25c., X lb. 60c.
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LEEK
Plant in the spring in a light, well-enriched soil in drills 1 foot apart. Cover the seed about 1 inch and thin to 9 inches apart in the drills. Draw earth up to them as they grow.
One ounce of seed to 150 feet of drill.
American Broad Flag. A strong-growing sort with broad leaves. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., X lb. 35c., lb. $1.25.
Musselburgh. This variety grows to a large size, blanches well and is of superior flavor. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., X lb. 35c., lb. $1.25.
MUSK MELON
Melons succeed best in light, sandy, rich soil. After all danger of frost is past plant in hills 4 to 6 feet apart each way, six to ten seeds to a hill. When about 3 inches high and all danger from insects is past thin out to 3 or 4 plants to a hill.
One ounce to 60 hills; two to three pounds to an acre.
Burrell’s Gem. Dark salmon flesh, delicious flavor. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., X lb. 30c.
Emerald Gem. Fruit of medium size, very early and of fine flavor; flesh deep orange. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., X lb. 30c.
Long Yellow. Very large, slightly ribbed and thickly netted; flesh salmon-yellow and sweet. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., X lb. 30c., lb. $lr00.
Miller’s Cream or Osage. Most delicious flavor, flesh salmon color, very thick and finely netted. Pkt 5c., oz. 10c., X lb- 30c.
Montreal Market. A large-fruited variety, nearly round ; skin dark green, heavily netted ; flesh light green. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., X lb. 30c.
Rockyford. A popular market variety. The fruit is oval, medium size, finely netted; flesh light green and very sweet. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., X lb. 30c.
WATER MELON
Plant in hills about 8 feet apart and cultivate the same as for Musk Melon.
One ounce for 30 hills; four pounds for one acre.
Cole’s Early. One of the best early varieties, medium size, nearly round, flesh dark red and excellent quality. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., X lb. 25c.
Fordhook Early. Very early, good size, color medium green, flesh red and of good quality. Pkt 5c., oz. 10c. X lb. 25c.
Mountain Sweet. An old variety, flesh red. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., X lb. 25c.
Phinney’s Early. Early and productive, flesh red. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., X lb. 25c.
Citron. Used for preserves; white flesh, hardy and pro- ductive. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., X lb. 25c.
Martynia
The seed pods which are produced in great abundance are gathered when young and tender for pickling. Sow in the open ground in May, 3 feet apart each way.
Proboscidea. The most productive variety. Pkt 5c., X oz. 15c., oz. 25c., X lb. 75c.
Mushroom Spawn
Mushrooms can be grown in cellars, in sheds, or in hotbeds where a temperature of 50 to 70 degrees is easily maintained.
English Spawn. In bricks 15c. per lb., 8 lbs. for $1.00. If wanted by mail, add 10 cents per lb.
Books on Growing Mushrooms. Robinson's Book 50c., Falconer's Book $1.00 postpaid.
MUSTARD
Sow thickly in early spring in shallow drills or in boxes during the winter. Successive sowings may be made every ten days.
One ounce will sow about 75 feet of drill.
Black or Brown. Oz. 5c., X lb. 10c., lb. 30c.
Chinese. Leaves twice the size of the ordinary White Mustard, which are curled and eaten boiled like spinach. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., X lb. 20c.
White London. The best for salads and flavoring. Oz. 5c., X lb. 10c., lb. 25c.
Okra
Sow the seeds late in the spring after the ground has become warm in rows about 3 feet apart, 1 inch deep, thinning out to about 9 inches apart in the rows. Improved Dwarf Green. Very productive, long green pods. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., X lb. 20c.
White Velvet. Large pods, smooth and free from ridges. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., X lb. 25c.
Pepper
Sow the seeds in hotbeds early in April. Transplant when 2 or 3 inches high to 3 inches apart. Transplant to the open ground about the first of June, in rows 2 feet apart and 18 inches apart in the rows. The soil should be rich and mellow.
One ounce will produce about 2,000 plants.
Large Bell or Bull Nose. Large and of mild flavor, largely used for pickling. Pkt. 5c., X oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 2 oz. 40c., X lb. 75c.
Long Red Cayenne. Bright red, long, slender pods, very pungent. Pkt. 5c., X oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 2 oz. 40c., X lb. 75c.
Red Cherry. Small, round variety, bright scarlet fruit.
Pkt. 5c. , X oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 2 oz. 40c., X lb. 75c.
Red Chili. Used for seasoning and for making pepper sauce. Pkt. 5c., X oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 2 oz. 40c., X lb. 75c.
Squash or Tomato-Shaped. Fruit medium size, early and productive. Pkt. 5c., X oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 2 oz. 40c., X lb. 75c.
Sweet Mountain. The fruit is very large and smooth, flesh very tender and mild flavored. Pkt. 5c., X oz. 15c., oz. 25c.-, 2 oz. 40c., X lb. 75c.
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ONION
Sow the seeds as early in the spring as the ground can be worked in drills about 1 foot apart and cover about Y inch. Thin plants to stand from 2 to 3 inches apart in the drills. The soil should be made very rich and kept free from weeds.
One ounce to 100 feet of drill1, five pounds to the acre.
Danvers Yellow Globe. The most profitable variety to grow, producing bulbs of globular form which ripen early and uniformly, producing large crops. The seed we offer was grown in New England from selected bulbs by a reliable grower of long experience. We cannot recommend this strain of seed too highly, not only on account of its great yield but also of its superior keeping qualities. Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c., 2 oz. 40c., pi lb. 65c., lb. $2.00.
DANVERS’ YELLOW GLOBE ONION
Extra Early Red Flat. About ten days earlier than the Red Wethersfield, medium size and a good keeper. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 2 oz. 25c., % lb. 45c., lb. $1.75.
Large Red Wethersfield. The standard red, flat va- riety, large size, skin deep purplish red, a good keeper. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 2 oz. 25c., Y, lb. 40c., lb., $1.50.
New Queen. A pure white variety of rapid growth; fine for pickling. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., 2 oz. 35c., yi lb. 60c., lb. $2.00.
Prizetaker. The largest yellow onion, flesh white and of mild flavor. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., 2 oz. 35c., Y lb. 50c., lb. $1.75.
White Portugal. One of the best white sorts; bulbs mature early, very mild flavor, the best to grow for sets. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., 2 oz. 35c., yi lb. 60c., lb. $2.00.
Onion Sets (Re-cleaned). Onion Sets should be planted as early in the spring as the ground is dry enough to work, in rows 12 inches apart and 2 to 4 inches apart in the rows.
Add 10c. per quart if sent by mail. White Sets. Qt. 25c., pi pk. 80c., pk. $1.50.
Yellow Sets. Qt. 20c., pi pk. 65c., pk. $1.25
Potato Onion Sets. Qt. 25c., pk. $1.25.
For larger quantities prices will be quoted on application.
PARSNIP
Sow as early in the spring as the weather will permit in deep, rich soil in drills 18 inches apart, covering the seed slightly; thin to 5 or 6 inches apart in the rows.
One ounce to 100 feet of drill; five pounds to the acre. Abbott’s Improved Hollow Crown. The roots are smooth, large, tender and sugary; a heavy cropper. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., Y lb. 20c., lb. 50c. Arlington Long Smooth. Roots long and smooth; a good market sort. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., Y lb. 20c., lb. 50c.
Kelway’s Don. A half-long variety, flesh very white, solid, recommended for market use. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 20c., X lb. 30c., lb. $1.00.
PUMPKIN
Same cultivation as for squash.
One ounce will plant 20 hills ; one pound will plant J250 hills.
SUGAR PUMPKIN
Connecticut Field. Very productive, usually grown in fields with corn for feeding stock. Oz. 5c., Y lb. 10c., lb. 40c.
Large Cheese. A flat, yellow sort, very hardy and pro- ductive. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., Y lb. 20c., lb. 60c.
Mammoth Tours. Very large size, oblong in shape, largely used for feeding stock. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., Y lb. 30c., lb. $1.00.
Small Sugar. Very sweet and fine grained, a good keeper, best sort for family use. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., Y\ lb. 20c., lb. 60c.
PARSLEY
Soak the seeds a few hours in lukewarm water and sow early in the spring in rich soil in drills one foot apart; thin out the plants to 4 inches apart in the rows.
One ounce to 150 feet of drill.
Double Curled or Covent Garden. One of the best sorts, handsome bright green color; leaves finely crimped and curley. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., Y lb. 25c., lb. 75c.
Fern Leaved. A fine strain, very dark green. Pkt. 5c.
oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., Y lb. 25c., lb. 75c.
Hamburg or Turnip-Rooted. The roots resemble a small parsnip; used for flavoring soups, etc. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz., 15c., Y lb* 25c., lb. 75c.
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PEAS
Sow the early, smooth, round sorts as early in the spring as the ground can be worked in light, dry, rich, loamy soil. The wrinkled vari- eties are more tender and the seed is more liable to rot and should not be planted when the ground is cold and wet. The late varieties do not require as rich soil as the early and dwarf sizes. Sow in rows 3 to 4 feet apart and about 1 inch apart in the rows, 3 to 4 inches deep. Peas grown as a market crop are never staked, but when the taller sorts are grown for private use they are generally sown in double rows, 6 to 8 inches apart, and staked with brush. For best results all garden peas require good, strong fertile soil.
One quart will plant about 100 feet of drill; Ipz bushels to the acre.
Those marked with a (*) are wrinkled varieties.
If wanted by mail, add at the rate of 5c. per pt., 10c. per qt., half pks. and half bus. at pk. and bu. rates.
Extra Early Varieties
Alaska. One of the earliest blue peas, pods dark green, of medium size and uniform in growth; height 2pz feet. Pkt. 10c., pt. 15c., qt. 25c., pz pk. 80c., pk. $1.50.
*Gradus or Prosperity. The earliest and most popular of the large-podded, wrinkled peas; vines vigorous, bearing large pods from 4 to 4^ inches in length, filled with large peas of the finest quality and delicious flavor; height 3 feet, pi pt. 10c., pt. 15c., qt. 25c., K pk. 95c., pk. 81.75, bu. 86.50.
*Laxtonian. One of the most remarkable va- rieties yet introduced; very dwarf, growing only 12 to 15 inches high, producing pods in great abundance; nearly as large as the Tele- phone. The peas are large with a flavor the very sweetest and best, pi pt. 12c., pt. 20c., qt. 35c., 2 qts. 65c., pi pk. 81.25, pk. 82.25. bu. 88.00.
GRADUS PEAS
*Little Marvel. A dwarf variety of even growth, about 18 inches in height; pods dark green, medium size, often produced in pairs; as early as Nott’s Excelsior or Amer- ican Wonder, equal in flavor and more prolific, pi pt. 10c., pt. 15c., qt. 25c., 2 qts. 45c., pi pk. 90c., pk. 81.75, bu. 86.50.
*Nott’s Excelsior. A splendid early sort; pods are al- ways well filled with large peas of delicious flavor. The vines are more vigorous than the American Won- der; height 15 inches. p2 pt. 10c., pt. 15c., qt. 25c., 2 qts. 45c., pi pk. 90c., pk. 81.75, bu. 86.00.
Pedigree. A quick-growing, white, round pea; pods good size, well filled, nearly all maturing at one time; height 2pi feet, pz pt. 10c., pt. 15c., qt. 25c., pz pk. 90c., pk. 81.70, bu. 85.00.
*Sutton’s Excelsior. As early as Nott’s Excelsior, with much larger pods, a large cropper and of rich flavor; height 1 pz feet, pz pt. 10c., pt. 15c., qt. 25c., 2 qts. 45c., pz pk. 90c., pk. 81.75, bu. 86.00.
*Sutton’s World’s Record. Habit very prolific; pods long, dark green, filled with peas of superb flavor; height 3 feet. p£ pt. 10c., pt. 15c., qt. 25c., 2 qts. 45c., pz pk. 95c., pk. 81.85, bu. 86.75.
*Thomas Laxton. Similar to Gradus. The pods are long, straight, with square ends, and contain 7 or 8 peas of the finest flavor; hardy and productive; height
3 feet, pz pt. 10c., pt. 15c., qt. 25c., 2 qts. 45c., pz pk. 90c., pk. 81.75, bu. 86.50.
^Burpee’s “Blue Bantam.” An extra early variety of the finest quality. The vines average fifteen inches in height. The pods average nearly as large as the Gradus. Pkt. 10c., pf pt. 15c., pt. 25c., qt. 40c.
Second Early and Hedium Varieties
^BUTTERCUP.
A hardy variety of robust habit, vines bearing from 6 to 12 pods, each pod containing from 6 to 8 peas of excellent flavor. One of the best second early varieties for garden use. Height 2 feet. ^ pt. 10c., pt. 20c., qt. 35c., 2 qts. 65c., p£ pk. $1.25, pk. $2.00.
^Admiral Dewey. One of the finest and most desirable of the large-podded varieties. The vines are of vigor- ous growth; the pods are always of good size, well filled with peas of the highest quality; specially recom- mended for the home garden and market growing; height 4 feet, pz pt. 10c., pt. 15c., qt. 25c., 2 qts. 45c., K Pk. 90c., pk. 81.75, bu. 86.00.
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GENERAL CROP
““Carter's Quite Content. The largest-podded variety yet introduced, vines and pods deep green, pods 7 to 7^ inches long, hanging mostly in pairs and contain 9 to 11 large peas of excellent flavor; recommended for the market or private garden; a large cropper; height 3 to 4 feet. l/2 pt. 15c., pt. 25c., qt. 50c., 2 qts. 95c., y. pk. $1.75, pk. $3.25, bu. $12.00.
““Everbearing. Very prolific, pods about 3 inches long, peas large and of good quality; height 2 y feet, y pt. 10c., pt. 15c., qt. 25c., y pk. 75c., pk. $1.35, bu. $4.75.
““Improved Telephone. An improvement on Carter’s Telephone for purity and uniformity of habits, bearing in great abundance large, dark-green pods containing peas of fine flavor; height 4 feet, y pt. 10c., pt. 15c., qt. 25c., 2 qts. 45c., y pk. 90c., pk. $1.75, bu. $6.00.
Dwarf Gray Sugar (Edible Pods). Height 2 feet, y pt. 10c., pt. 20c., qt. 35c., pk. $2.00.
Mammoth Podded Sugar (Edible Pods). Large, broad pods; cooked as string beans, they are sweet and tender; height 4 feet. y. pt. 10c., pt. 20c., qt. 35c., pk. $2.00.
Black-Eyed Marrowfat. Largely grown as a field crop; height 4 feet. Qt. 15c., pk. $1.25, bu. $4.50.
White Marrowfat. Very hardy and prolific; height 4 feet. Qt. 15c., pk. $1.25, bu. $4.50.
White Canada Field. Valuable for sowing with oats for cattle feeding and for green soiling. Pk. $1.00, bu. $3.85.
Any of the following Standard Varieties. Pkt. 10c.,
pt. 12c., qt. 20c., y pk. 70c., pk. $1.35.
If wanted by mail, add at the rate of 5c. per pt., 10c.
per qt.
““American Wonder ““Champion of England
*Duke of Albany ““McLean’s Advancer
““Premium Gem
Salsify or Vegetable Oyster
One of the most delicious and nutritious of vegetables.
Sow early in the spring in drills 14 inches apart and 1 inch deep. Cultivate the same as for carrots and parsnips. They can be left in the ground until spring.
One ounce to 50 feet of drill.
Mammoth Sandwich Island. This variety grows to a large size and is superior in quality to the Long White. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 2 oz. 25c., y lb. 40c.
The seeds should be sown in light, rich, sandy loam. For an early supply, sow in a hotbed in rows 4 inches apart. Sow in the open ground as soon as the ground can be worked in rows 8 to 12 inches apart, y inch deep. If the radish makes rapid growth it will be crisp and tender. Sow every week or ten days for succession.
One ounce for 100 feet of drill.
Non Plus Ultra. The earliest forcing variety, round, red, maturing in about twenty days. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., y, lb. 25c., lb. 65c.
Crimson Giant. An extra early, turnip-shaped varie- ty, growing very large, yet never pithy, always hard and solid; good for forcing and equally as good if grown in the open ground.
Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz.
15c., y, lb. 25c., lb. 70c.
Early Scarlet White- Tipped. Small, round, red, short tops, crisp and tender. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., y, lb. 20c., lb. 50c.
SCARLET GLOBE RADISH
Scarlet Globe. One of the best varieties for forcing or sowing in the open ground; globe shaped, scarlet color, crisp and tender. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., y, lb. 20c., lb. 50c.
French Breakfast. Oblong shaped, color scarlet, white-tipped, rapid grower, mild and tender. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., lb. 20c., lb. 50c.
Long Scarlet Short Top. Long and crisp, for frames or open ground. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., y lb. 20c., lb. 50c.
White Vienna. Finest white rad- ish. It is long, slender, pure white, roots of excellent quality. Fine for forcing. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., y lb. 25c., lb. 60c.
Early White Turnip. Flesh pure white and sweet, a fine forcer. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., yf lb. 20c., lb. 50c.
Long Black Spanish. A good winter variety. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c. 2 oz. 15c., yi lb. 20c., lb. 50c.
WHITE VIENNA RADISH
Read about these Specialties and Novelties. They have all proven very satisfactory and we can recommend them to our customers.
BEANS — Sure Crop Stringless Wax
Burpee’s Kidney Wax — Burpee’s Stringless Green Pod. French Horticultural Bush.
BEET — Detroit Dark Red. Early Wonder.
CABBAGE — Copenhagen Market.
Red Danish Stonehead Danish Giant.
CELERY — Paris Golden Self-Blanching (French grown). CAULIFLOWER— Danish Giant.
CARROT — Wood’s Selected Danvers.
CORN — -Ellis-Crosby (Sweet)
Morse’s Golden Cream (Sweet)
Sweetser’s Sunrise
CUCUMBER— Klondike. Wood’s Hybrid.
ONION — Danvers Yellow Globe (New England grown) PEAS — Little Marvel Laxtonian
Carter’s Quite Content Buttercup
PARSNIP— Kelway’s Don.
SWEDE TURNIP— Perfect Model.
TOMATO — Early Detroit John Baer
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SPINACH SQUASH
Sow early in the spring in drills one foot apart, cov- ering the seed one inch deep, thinning out as it grows. For a succession sow every two weeks. For winter and early spring use, sow in August; cover with straw on the^approach of severe cold weather.
One ounce to 50 feet of drill; ten to twelve pounds to the acre .
VICTORIA SPINACH
Giant Thick-Leaved. A large, dark-green, thick-leaved variety; stands a long time before running to seed. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c. yi lb. 30c., lb. $1.00.
Victoria. A variety of dense foliage, leaves thick and of a dark-green color. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., yi lb. 30c., lb. $1.00.
Long Season. A dark-green, crumpled variety which withstands the hot weather without shooting to seed for a long time; very desirable for spring planting and of excellent quality. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., yi lb. 30c., lb. $1.00.
Bloomsdale. A very hardy variety; large, thick, crumpled leaves, a favorite with Market Gardeners. The best for early spring or fall. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., yi lb. 30c., lb. $1.00
Prickly or Winter. The hardiest variety for fall plant- ing. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., yi lb. 30c., lb. $1.00.
New Zealand. A plant of branching habits which stands drought. Soak the seeds in warm water before plant- ing. Plants should not be closer than 2 feet apart each way. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., yi lb. 25c., lb. 75c.
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PRICE IS SECONDARY TO QUALITY
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Squashes are quite tender and should not be planted until the ground has become thoroughly warm and all danger of frost is past. Plant in light, rich soil, well pulverized. Bush varieties should be planted about 4 feet apart and the running varieties about 8 feet.
Bush varieties, one ounce to 40 hills; running varieties , one ounce to 15 hills, three to four pounds per acre.
HUBBARD SQUASH
Early Summer Crookneck. A desirable table sort, bright yellow and attractive. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., yi lb. 20c., lb. 60c.
Giant Summer Crookneck. Large size, nearly double the size of the above. The flesh is thick, yellow and of fine quality. One of the best market varieties. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., yi lb. 20c., lb. 60c.
Yellow Bush Scallop. An early variety, very prolific. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., yi lb. 20c., lb. 60c.
Mammoth White Bush Scallop. Pure white, produc- ing large, thick fruit of fine flavor, early and productive. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., yi lb. 20c., lb. 70c.
Delicious. Fine grained, sweet and dry, no other squash can equal it in sweetness and richness of flavor. In shape and color it is similar to the Hubbard. Weighs from five to ten pounds. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., yi lb. 25c., lb. 85c.
Early Prolific Marrow. The earliest of the running va- rieties, maturing ten days earlier than the Boston Mar- row; color a bright orange red; keeps well. Pkt. 5c., oz. 8c., 2 oz. 15c., yi lb. 20c., lb. 65c.
Boston Marrow. A standard fall variety of a bright yellow color, an excellent sort for pies and largely used by canners. Pkt. 5c., oz. 8c., 2 oz., 15c., yi lb. 20c., lb. 65c.
Turban. Orange yellow, fine grained and of good flavor. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., yi lb. 25c., lb. 85c.
Warren. Has a shell harder than the Essex Hybrid and the color is of a deeper orange; the quality is superior. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., yi lb. 25c., lb. 85c.
Hubbard. The standard winter squash, more largely grown than any other late variety, dark green skin and rich flesh, an excellent keeper. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., X lb. 25c., lb. 75c.
Golden Hubbard. Same type as the Green Hubbard but of rich orange red color and earlier to mature. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., yi lb. 25c., lb. 75c.
Mammoth Chili. Grows to an enormous size; color orange yellow. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., yi lb. 30c., lb. 90c.
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TOMATO
Sow the seeds about the first week in March in a hotbed, greenhouse or in shallow boxes in a window. When the plants are about three inches high transplant to cold frames, setting the plants about 4 inches apart or in pots singly. Transplant to the open ground when all danger of frost is past. Set in rows 4 feet apart each way, using a shovelful of rotted manure in each hill. One ounce will produce about 1,500 plants.
Our Tomato Seeds are grown from selected Stocks.
John Baer. This new tomato is described by the origi- nator as “the earliest tomato on earth.” It produces perfect, solid, high crown, beautiful, brilliant red toma- toes, is almost seedless, and has a mild, deliciously sweet flavor. “ ‘John Baer’ Tomato is the offspring of two marvelous tomatoes, one great specialist having de- voted ten years in selecting and improving one parent and another expert devoted five years in selecting and improving the other parent. The ‘John Baer’ Tomato is, therefore, the result of fifteen generations of improve- ment and selection for earliness, quality, shape, fruit, color and shipping quality. Will stand plenty of manuring without going to vine.” Set plants 2X x 3 feet. Pkt. 5c., pi oz. 20c., oz. 60c.
Early Detroit. Fruit very smooth, uniform _ in size, nearly globe shaped, firm and of excellent quality; color purplish pink; vine vigorous and productive. Pkt. 5c., pi oz. 20c., oz. 35c., pi lb. $1.00.
Earliana. The best extra early variety. It is the earliest large tomato; color bright red, growing in clusters of medium size, smooth, solid, and of fine flavor; excel- lent for the market and home garden. Pkt. 5c., pi oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 2 oz. 40c., X lb. 75c.
Chalk’s Jewel. Color bright red; flesh thick and solid, good quality. Pkt. 5c., pi oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 2 oz. 40c., X lb. 75c.
Bonney Best. Early and prolific; fruit is smooth, round, scarlet, of fine flavor. Pkt. 5c., pi oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 2 oz. 40c., X lb* 75c.
Stone. The most reliable of the main crop, very large, bright scarlet, smooth, solid and very productive; is a good shipper. Pkt. 5c., pi oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 2 oz. 40c., X lb. 75c.
Dwarf Champion. Plant dwarf and compact, medium size, good quality, color purplish pink. Pkt. 5c., pi oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 2 oz. 40c., X lb. 75c.
Dwarf Stone. Dwarf and compact growing, plant re- sembling Dwarf Champion but is of a stronger growth, yielding a large crop of very smooth, solid tomatoes of the finest quality, color bright scarlet. Pkt. 5c., pi oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 2 oz. 40c., X lb. 75c.
Beauty (Livingston’s). One of the best main crop toma- toes, vine large and vigorous, fruit purplish pink, smooth, large, solid and of excellent flavor. Grows in clusters of 4 to 6 and seldom cracks. Pkt. 5c., pi oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 2 oz. 40c., X lb. 75c.
Livingston’s Perfection. Dark red, smooth, solid and productive. Pkt. 5c., pi oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 2 oz. 40c., X lb. 75c.
Scarlet Globe. A desirable sort for both home and market use. Pkt. 5c., pi oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 2 oz. 40c., X lb. 75c.
Ponderosa. One of the largest varieties, flesh solid and of fine quality. Pkt. 5c., pi oz. 18c., oz. 30c., 2 oz. 50c., X lb. 90c.
Acme, The fruit is a bright pink color, medium size, smooth and solid. Pkt. 5c., X oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 2 oz. 40c., X lb. 70c.
Red Cherry. Scarlet fruit about the size of a cherry, used for pickling. Pkt. 5c., pi oz. 15c., oz. 25c.
Yellow Cherry. Bright yellow, best for preserving. Pkt. 5c., pi oz. 15c., oz. 25c.
EARLY DETROIT TOMATO
TURNIP
Turnips do best in rich, light, sandy soil. For early use, sow in the spring as soon as the ground can be worked in drills 1 foot apart. Cover pi inch deep. Thin plants to 6 inches apart. For a succession, sow every two weeks until August. Rutabagas are usually sown broad- cast, but larger crops are obtained if the seed is sown in drills 18 inches apart and thinned out to 8 or 10 inches in the rows. Sow from June to the middle of July.
One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill; one to two pounds to an acre.
Early Purple Top Milan. One of the earliest flat turnips; flesh solid and of good quality. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., X lb. 25c., lb. 75c.
Early White Milan. Extra early; roots of medium size, pure white, sweet and tender.
It is a rapid grower and desir- able for early use. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., X lb. 25c., lb. 75c.
Purple Top Strap .\Leaf. A
well-known and popular varie- ty for the main crop, largely grown for both table and stock,
12c., X lb. 15c., lb. 45c.
WHITE MILAN TURNIP
Pkt. 5c., oz. 8c., 2 oz.
Purple Top White Globe. An early variety, of superior quality, globe-shaped, white flesh, tender and sweet, one of the best for table use. Pkt. 5c., oz. 8c., 2 oz. 12c., X lb. 15c., lb. 50c.
White Egg. A pure white, egg-shaped variety of rapid growth; flesh firm, sweet and mild. Pkt. 5c., oz. 8c., 2 oz. 12c., X lb. 15c., lb. 50c.
Golden Stone. Flesh yellow, firm and fine grained, of fine quality, an excellent keeper. Pkt. 5c., oz. 8c., 2 oz. 12c., X lb. 15c., lb. 50c.
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TURNIP — Continued
Sweet and Medicinal Herbs
Golden Ball. Very early, fine quality and of excellent flavor. Pkt. 5c., oz. 8c., 2 oz. 12c., yi lb. 15c., lb. 50c.
Cow Horn or Long White. A very productive, quick- growing turnip, carrot-like in form, growing nearly half out of the ground. Pkt. 5c., oz. 8c., 2 oz. 12c., p* lb. 15c., lb. 50c.
Rutabaga or Swede Turnip
American Purple Top. Very hardy, productive, and a good keeper; flesh yellow and solid, a fine variety for table use. Pkt. 5c., oz. 8c., 2 oz. 12c., X lb. 15c., lb. 50c.
Carter’s Imperial Purple Top. Very large and produc- tive; smooth, round heads, yellow flesh, and of good quality. Pkt. 5c., oz. 8c., 2 oz. 12c., X lb. 15c., lb. 45c.
Skirving’s Purple Top. A standard variety and a good keeper. Pkt. 5c., oz. 8c., 2 oz. 12c., yi lb. 15c., lb. 45c.
AMERICAN PURPLE TOP RUTABAGA
Sow in the spring in shallow drills, 1 foot apart; when up a few inches thin out to proper distances, or trans- plant; cut the herbs when in flower, tie them up in small bunches and hang in the shade to dry.
Anise Annual.
Balm Perennial Bassil, Sweet Annual Caraway Biennial.
Catnip Perennial.
Coriander Annual.
Dill Biennial.
Fennel, Sweet Perennial. Horehound Perennial. Hyssop Perennial.
Lavender Perennial. Marjoram, Sweet Annual. Rue Perennial.
Saffron Annual.
Sage Annual. Per lb. $1.50, Summer Savory Annual. Thyme Perennial. Wormwood Perennial.
Mint Perennial
Per oz. 10c., pkt. 5c. Per oz. 30c., pkt. 5c. Per oz. 20c., pkt. 5c. Per oz. 10c., pkt. 5c. Per oz. 40c., pkt. 5c. Per oz. 10c., pkt. 5c. Per oz. 10c., pkt. 5c. Per oz. 10c., pkt. 5c. Per oz. 25c., pkt. 5c. Per oz. 25c., pkt. 5c. Per oz. 10c., pkt. 5c. Per oz. 20c., pkt. 5c. Per oz. 20c., pkt. 5c. Per oz. 10c., pkt. 5c. Per oz. 15c., pkt. 5c. Per oz. 15c., pkt. 5c. Per oz. 40c., pkt. 5c. Per oz. 25c., pkt. 5c.
pkt. 25c.
A., S. & L. PERMANENT PASTURE MIXTURE
This is a mixture composed of the best varieties of the different perennial Grasses and Clovers blended in the right proportions for giving a fine, heavy growth of pasture throughout the season, and which will last in the ground for many years.
Sweet German. Flesh white, hard and sweet, keeps well. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., lb. 20c., lb. 50c.
Budlong. An early, white, globe-shaped variety, of mild flavor, an excellent table sort. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., lb. 20c., lb. 50c.
Perfect Model. An improved strain of the finest yellow-fleshed rutabaga, remarkable for uniform shape and fine quality, very sweet and tender and a good keeper. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., yi lb. 20c., lb. 60c.
Mammoth. . This variety is an enormous cropper and one of the most hardy, globe-shaped, with short neck, dwarf foliage, and a clean single tap root. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., X lb. 20c., lb. 60c.
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The different varieties of Seeds for this mixture are selected with the view of combining in proper proportions varieties that will start early in the spring and those that will last late in the fall, and also those that will furnish good pasture during the hot, dry periods of summer. It is a mixture that has been highly recommended by expert Agriculturists.
One of the chief objections in the past to prepared mixtures has been that the quality of the different varieties of Seeds has been very inferior.
We can assure our customers that this mixture is made from only the very highest quality of Seeds which the market affords. Sow at the rate of 35 lbs. to the acre.
Price per acre, $8.00, f. o. b. Portland.
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FIELD CORN
Prices Subject to Market Changes
Prices do not include delivery. Add cost of bags when ordering, as follows: bush., 10 cents; 2 bush., 20
cents. If ordered by mail add 10 cents per quart for postage.
Plant eight to ten quarts per acre in hills, one and one-half to two bushels broadcast, one bushel in drills.
ASHHONT GOLDEN FLINT
A carefully selected strain of the Stickney Flint. By careful selection the time of maturity has been shortened from one to two weeks. A fine ensilage com, growing, under even fair conditions, from 8 to 11 feet in height. Very heavy growth of luxuriant green leaves and stalks. Awarded first Premium at the annual exhibition of the Maine Seed Improvement Association held at Bangor, December, 1914, and at Lewiston, December, 1915. Qt. 25c., pk. 80c., pk. 11.50, bu. 85.50.
Genuine Eureka Ensilage. The com that grows more ensilage to the acre than any other variety. It grows very tall, attaining a height of 12 to 15 feet and makes a heavy, thick growth of fodder. Qt. 15c., >4 pk. 40c., pk. 75c., bu. 82.25.
MOULTON’S NORTHERN KING FLINT
This corn produces a large crop of fodder containing a good percentage of grain. Under favorable conditions it will grow from 12 to 20 tons per acre, growing from 10 to 12 feet high.
Qt. 20c., pk. 70c., pk. 81.25, bu. 84.00.
MOULTON’S NORTHERN QUEEN FLINT
An Early Flint Com. Matures early and produces large crops. Qt. 20c., 4^ pk. 50c., pk. 90c., bu. 83.00.
Mortgage Lifter. A heavy yielding, Yellow Dent Com. Stocks are quite tall and furnish a large amount of fodder. Qt. 15c., pk. 65c., bu. 82.00.
Watson’s Early 8-Rowed Yellow Flint. The
earliest yellow variety. Matures in about 90 days. Seed stock grown in Maine. Ot. 20c., pk. 81.00, bu. 83.50.
Longfellow. Eight-rowed, yellow kernel. Ears long, with small cob. Qt. 15c., pk. 65c., bu. 82.25.
Learning. Large deep grains, very early; stalks are leafy and make excellent fodder. Qt. 20c., pk. 50c., bu. 81.75.
Red Cob Ensilage. White com with red cob; matures late. Pk. 50c., bu. 81.75.
Sanford. An early white flint, eight-rowed va- riety, largely grown for ensilage. Qt. 15c., pk. 60c., bu. 82.00.
Stickney Prize Yellow Flint. A fine com for ensilage, grows from 10 to 12 feet high. Qt. 20c., pk. 81.00, J/2 bu. 81.75, bu. 83.00.
Sweet Fodder. For ensilage, and a green sum- mer food for stock. Qt. 15c., pk. 50c., bu. 82.00.
White Rice Pop Com. The most popular for general use. pt. 15c., pt. 20c., qt. 35c.
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GRASS SEEDS, GRAINS, ETC.
PRICES OF GRASS SEEDS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
SPECIAL QUOTATIONS WITH SAMPLES ON APPLICATION
Prices do not include delivery. Add cost of bags when ordering, as follows: x/2 bush., 10 cents; 2 bush., 20 cents. If ordered by mail add 10 cents per quart for postage.
Creeping Bent. A variety of rapid growth and spreading habit, fine for lawns and putting greens.
Italian Rye Grass. A variety that thrives in almost any soil and yields abundant crops.
Kentucky Blue Grass. An excellent grass for pastures and lawns.
Meadow Foxtail. Valuable for permanent pastures.
Meadow Fescue. An excellent pasture grass.
Orchard Grass. Yields large crops of excellent hay, also valuable for pastures, and also succeeds in shady situations better than most other grasses.
Perennial Rye Grass. Grows rapidly, making a good growth within a month from time of sowing.
Rhode Island Bent Grass. A valuable perennial for lawns.
Sheep’s Fescue. A small tufted, hardy grass, thrives on light, dry soils and in shady locations where other grasses would fail.
Sweet Vernal (Annual). Lasts only one season. Im- parts a fragrant odor to grass while being cut.
Sweet Vernal (Perennial) Same as the annual variety, with the exception that it is of a perennial nature.
Tall Meadow Oat Grass. It is recommended for hay and for a soiling crop.
Washington Oats. A fine, heavy oat, originating in New York. One of the best and most reliable of spring oats. It is an open-headed or tree type of oats, thin hulls making them especially valuable as a feeding oat. They are less liable to rust than most any other sort. Weight, 36 to 40 lbs. measured bushel. Crop failed.
American Banner Oats. This variety makes a strong growth of straw. The heads are large and bushy, yielding large crops of oats of fine quality. Per pk. 35c., bu. SI. 25, bags included.
Barley, Chevalier. A two-rowed variety, very hardy and productive. The grain is large and plump.
Barley, Beardless. Pk. 60c., bu. $2.00.
Spring Wheat (Fife). A red, beardless variety, hardy and productive.
Spring ’'"Rye. An excellent crop _f or fodder or grain. Write for prices.
Winter Rye. The ordinary variety for fall sowing. Write for prices.
Tall Fescue. A valuable perennial grass. Succeeds best on moist soil.
Timothy. One of the most important of hay grasses, producing a larger crop than any other grass when sown on rich loamy or clayey soils. We sell only the purest and best seed obtainable.
Wood Meadow Grass. Of early growth and thriving well under trees where other grasses will not grow.
Alsike Clover. A hardy variety and one of the best for sowing with other clovers or grasses. The blossoms are fragrant and are much liked by bees.
Alfalfa or Lucerne Clover. Valuable as a hay and forage crop.
Crimson Clover. An annual variety growing about one foot high.
White Clover. Largely used in lawn and pasture mix- tures.
Red Clover. Excellent for pastures and hay. Adds humus to the soil wherever it is sown.
Hungarian. A popular annual used for hay and forage, yielding two or three tons of hay per acre.
Golden Millet. Grown for hay or green fodder.
Japanese or Barnyard Millet. A popular forage plant of excellent quality, growing 6 to 8 feet in height and yielding 10 to 20 tons per acre.
Sweet Clover, Bokhara (Melilotus Alba). Used as a soil-improving crop.
Dwarf Essex Rape. A forage plant of great value, furnishing rich pasturage for sheep, hogs or cattle within six weeks from the time of sowing. It also makes splendid green feed for poultry. It is sown broadcast at the rate of 4 to 6 lbs. to the acre, but will yield much better when soiyn in drills, i at the rate of 2 to 3 lbs. per acre. Per lb. 12c., by mail 15c.; per 100 lbs. $9.00.
Soja Beans. Valuable as a forage crop or green manure; also as a green fodder and silo plant. Early Hollybrook, qt. 20c., pk. $1.00, bu. $3.50. Early Green, qt. 20c., pk. $1.25, bu. $4.50.
Velvet Beans. Used in the South as a forage plant, also an excellent fertilizing plant for plowing under. Qt. 25c., pk. $1.50, bu. $5.00.
Southern Cow Peas. One of the largest yielding forage crops grown. New Era. An early maturing variety. Qt. 20c., pk. $1.00, bu. $3.50.
Spring Vetches or Tares. Valuable for soiling, also grown with oats for feeding to stock. Lb. 8c.; per 100 lbs. $6.50.
Buckwheat (Japanese). The best and most profitable Winter Vetches or Tares. Very hardy, recommended variety. It is earlier and more productive than the for fall sowing with rye. Lb. 25c.
Silver Hull. Pk. 50c., bu. $1.75.
Kaffir Corn. Makes a large growth of forage. The Buckwheat (Silver Hull). A very good variety. Grain grain makes an excellent feed for poultry. Lb. 8c.; is light gray in color. Pk. 50c., bu. $1.75. per 100 lbs. $5.00.
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LAWN GRASS SEED
Lawns made from seed are generally superior to those made by laying turf, and there is a large saving in the expense. The soil should be carefully prepared, made firm and smooth, well drained, and enriched with commercial fertilizer or well-rotted manure.
A., S. & L. EXTRA FINE MIXED. A combination of the finest and purest grasses best adapted for a permanent lawn. For beautiful, velvety lawns, the “A., S. & L.” Lawn Grass is the best that can be used. We have received many complimentary reports from cus- tomers who have used this Lawn Seed. Lb. 25c., by mail 30c.
Pinetree. This mixture is composed of grasses adapted to general lawn purposes. Lb. 20c., by mail 25c.
A., S. & L. Golf Links Mixture.
Made from a formula that will pro- duce a turf which will withstand rough usage. Lb. 35c., by mail 40c.
A., S. & L. Putting Green Mixture.
The varieties in this mixture are the finest, low growing and most hardy kinds. Lb. 35c., by mail 40c.
TABLE SHOWING THE QUANTITY OF SEED USUALLY SOWN UPON AN ACRE
Lbs. per bush.
Lbs. per bush.
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Barley, broadcast |
48 |
2 to 3 bush. |
Melon, Water, in hills |
|
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Beans, Dwarf, in drills |
60 |
IX bush. |
Millet, Japanese |
40 |
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Beans, Pole, in hills |
60 |
10 to 12 qts. |
Millet, German |
50 |
|
Beets, Table, in drills |
6 lbs. |
Oats, broadcast |
32 |
|
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Beets, Mangel-Wurzel |
6 lbs. |
Onion, in drills |
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Buckwheat |
48 |
1 bush. |
Onion Sets, in drills |
|
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Cabbage, in beds to transplant |
X lb. |
Parsnip, in drills |
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Carrot, in drills |
3 to 4 lbs. |
Peas, broadcast |
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Clover, Red |
60 |
15 to 20 lbs. |
Peas, in drills |
|
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Clover, White |
60 |
12 to 15 lbs. |
Potatoes (Cut Tubers) |
60 |
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Clover, Alsike |
60 |
10 lbs. |
Pumpkins, in hills |
|
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Clover, Lucerne or Alfalfa |
60 |
30 lbs. |
Radish, in drills |
|
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Corn, in hills |
10 qts. |
Rye, broadcast |
56 |
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Corn, for fodder |
3 bush. |
Sage, in drills |
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Cucumber, in hills |
2 lbs. |
Spinach, in drills |
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Grass, Kentucky Blue |
14 |
3 bush. |
Squash, (Bush Varieties), in hills |
|
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Grass, Orchard |
14 |
3 bush. |
Squash, (Running Varieties), in hills |
|
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Grass, Red Top (Recleaned) |
40 |
6 lbs. |
Tomato, to transplant |
|
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Grass, Timothy |
45 |
X bush. |
Turnip, broadcast |
|
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Grass, Hungarian |
48 |
1 bush. |
Turnip, in drills |
|
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Grass, Lawn |
25 |
3 bush. |
Vetches, broadcast |
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Melon, Musk, in hills |
2 to 3 lbs. |
Wheat, broadcast |
60 |
4 to 5 lbs.
25 lbs.
1 bush.
2 to 3 bush.
5 lbs.
8 bush.
5 lbs.
3 bush.
IX bush.
8 bush.
4 lbs.
8 lbs.
IX bush.
8 lbs.
10 lbs.
2 lbs.
3 lbs.
Klb.
2 lbs.
1 y £ lbs.
2 to 3 bush. IX to 2 bush.
QUANTITY OF SEEDS REQUIRED FOR A GIVEN NUMBER OF HILLS OR LENGTH OF DRILL
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Asparagus |
1 ounce |
50 feet of drill |
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Beet |
1 “ |
50 “ “ “ |
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Beans, Dwarf |
1 quart |
100 “ “ “ |
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Beans, Pole |
1 “ |
150 hills |
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Carrot |
1 ounce |
100 feet of drill |
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Cucumber |
1 “ |
50 hills |
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Corn |
1 quart |
200 “ |
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Dandelion |
1 ounce |
100 feet of drill |
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Melon, Water |
1 “ |
30 hills |
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Melon, Musk |
1 “ |
60 “ |
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Onion |
1 |
100 feet of drill |
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Onion Sets |
1 quart |
40 feet of drill |
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Parsley |
1 ounce |
150 “ “ “ |
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Pumpkin |
1 “ |
20 hills |
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Parsnip |
1 “ |
100 feet of drill |
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Peas |
1 quart |
100 “ “ “ |
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Radish |
1 ounce |
100 “ “ “ |
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Spinach |
1 “ |
50 “ “ “ |
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Squash, Early |
1 “ |
50 “ “ “ |
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Squash, Late |
1 “ |
15 “ “ “ |
|
Turnip |
1 “ |
150 “ “ “ |
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A Descriptive List of
CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS
With General Directions For Cultivation
A rich, sandy loam is the best for most flowering plants. The soil of a good garden should be deep, well pulver- ized, and if fertilizers are used they should be thoroughly mixed with the soil.
It is best in practically all instances except hardy annuals to start the seed in boxes, preferably a box about 18 x 24 inches and 4 inches deep, using very sandy soil with leaf-mold that will not bake, and provide for drainage by boring some holes in the bottom of the box. It is best not to put any fertilizer in the seed box, since it is only necessary to bring the plants to the third or fourth leaf, when they should be pricked out and reset in another box, in which the soil should be loam mixed with leaf-mold. It is important that the plant be of good size, strong and sturdy, when finally transplanted in the garden.
If the seed be sown directly in the garden, it should be sown in the spring after the soil is well worked and fer- tilized. When up, the plants must be thinned from two to twelve inches, depending on the variety, otherwise they will be weak and spindling. It is a mistake to leave plants too thick. A common mistake in sowing flower as well as other seeds is covering too deep. As a general rule, cover only to the depth of the thickness of the seeds, or with medium-sized seeds, like Balsams, Zinnias, etc., half an inch or less is the proper depth. Such fine seeds as Portu- laca, Nicotiana, etc., need only to be pressed into the soil with a piece of board or palm of the hand. Always press the earth down firmly after sowing all flower seeds, else there is danger of their drying up before the roots can get firm hold of the soil. Seeds of the hardier annuals may be sown where they are to grow; but, as a rule, it is prefer- able to transplant, as the plants are generally stronger and stand the drought better. During very dry weather, and when the seedlings are first set out, they should be watered frequently. Provide some support for all such annuals as require it.
The weeds should be kept down and the ground loosened often, so that the plants will receive the full benefit of the rains and dews, which they will not if the ground is allowed to become hard and baked.
Per Pkt.
ABUTILON (Flowering Maple). Free-flowering, perennial shrubs of strong growth and easy culti- vation; drooping, bell-shaped flowers of various
colors 80.10
ACONITUM (Monk’s Head). Hardy perennial,
with helmet-shaped flowers; growing in any good garden soil. Thrives best when planted among shrubbery or in shady situations. 4 feet.
Nappellus. Large, blue 10
Nappellus White. Large White 10
Finest Mixed. y oz. 35c 10
ACROCLINIUM. A half-hardy annual, bearing white and rose-colored flowers which are used when dried for winter bouquets. \y feet.
Rose and white, mixed 05
AGERATUM. A beautiful, hardy annual. The flowers, which are produced in clusters, are very attractive in the garden and are very useful for bouquets.
Little Blue Star. Bright blue flowers, 6 inches . 10
Blue Perfection. Dark Blue. \y2 feet 05
ALYSSUM. A fragrant, hardy annual, bearing spikes of small, white flowers in great profusion
throughout the summer and autumn. Useful for borders and for cutting.
Sweet Alyssum. Flowers small and sweet.
Oz. 25c 05
Little Dorrit. Pure white, very dwarf and
sweet scented 05
Little Gem. Pure white. 6 inches 05
Saxatile Compactum. Perennial, 10 inches high, compact habit, yellow flowers 05
AMARANTHUS. Hardy annuals, grown especially
for their brilliant foliage.
Tricolor (Joseph’s Coat). The plant is 3 feet high, with brilliant leaves in variegated red,
yellow, green, etc 05
AMMOBIUM (Ala turn Grandiflorum) . A hardy annual, with white everlasting flowers; useful as bouquets and as dried flowers 05
AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII (Boston Ivy). The best hardy vine for covering brick or stone buildings, etc.; foliage turning to scarlet in the autumn.
K oz. 20c 05
ANTIRRH INIUM (SNAPDRAGON)
ANTIRRHINIUM (Snapdragon). A half-hardy perennial, easily raised from seed. Bloom pro- fusely the first season from midsummer till fall.
TALL, LARGE, FLOWERING VARIETIES
Per Pkt.
Defiance. Brilliant scarlet.^ oz. 35c. SO. 05
Fire King. Orange-scarlet, with white throat
y oz. 35c. .05
Firefly. Scarlet and white % oz. 35c. .05
Galathee. Crimson and white id oz. 35c. .05
Nelrose. Coral pink 10
Othello (New). A very distinct large-flowering Snapdragon which produces flowers of a rich,
dark maroon color y oz. 75c. .10
Silver Pink. Delicate rosy pink 10
Victoria. Pure white y oz. 25c. .05
Venus (New). Delicate Pink, with white
throat | oz. 35c. .10
Large Y ellow y oz. 35c. . 05
Double White 10
Large Flowering. Mixed colors . .y oz. 25c. . 05
Semi Dwarf. Finest Mixed y oz. 25c. . 05
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ASTERS
A popular half-hardy annual produced in a great variety of classes and an almost endless number ot colors. The tallest varieties grow about two feet high and some varieties ot dwarfs are not six inches high. The best method of culture is to sow the seed in boxes in March or April. Cover the seeds about one-fourth inch deep with rich, light soil, and when the plants have three or four leaves transplant about 15 inches apart each way. The seed can be sown in rows where the plants are to remain, thinning them from six to twelve inches apart, according to variety. One of the best annuals for cut flowers.
Vick’s Lavender and Purple Roches ters.
New colors in this splendid type of aster.
The flowers are of immense size, often 5 inches across, with petals that are very long and narrow, and gracefully recurved.
Per Pkt.
Vick’s Lavender Rochester. A clear
light lavender color $0.15
Vick’s Purple Rochester. A deep rich
purple 15
Vick’s Non-lateral Lavender Pink.
The entire strength of the plant is given to the production of six or eight immense, wonderfully double flowers which are held erect at all times by the
stiff, semi-upright stems 15
Vick’s White Perfection. The finest mid-season White Aster in cultiva- tion. The plants are extremely vig- orous, with unusually broad dark green leaves and stout stems. They carry about twelve large flowers on long stems free from side branches. . . .15
Vick’s Pink Enchantress. The plants are tall and strong, and the flowers are the size of those of the largest Branching Asters. The color is that of the popu- lar “Pink Enchantress’’ Carnation.
This color, although very delicate, does
not fade 15
Vick’s Imperial Daybreak. Flowers very large and double; color a shell pink. The plant flowers very early and is a continuous free bloomer.
Height 15 to 20 inches 10 per pkt
Vick’s Imperial Purity. Similar to Daybreak in form and habit of growth; the blooms
C £ are pure white $0.10
Vick’s Imperial Lavender. The form of the flower the habit of the plant and the time of blooming are identical with Daybreak, but the color is
a delicate lavender 10
Vick’s Imperial Yellow. A pale lemon yellow,
flushed with pink 10
Vick’s Violet King. In form the flower petals somewhat resemble the quilled varieties, but are much larger and broader. The bloom is round, full and very large, many of the flowers measur- ing from four to five inches in diameter. Its
color is a soft violet-lilac 10
Vick’s Cardinal. This variety is particularly adapted for bedding, owing to its free-bloom- ing qualities and brilliant coloring 15
Vick’s Royal Purple. A variety of dwarf growth;
flowers large, color a rich shade of purple 10
Crego’s Giant. One of the finest varieties of asters, flowers very large, often five inches across, with long, stout stems. Keep longer in good condition when cut than any other variety.
Bloom August and September.
White 10
Shell-Pink 10
Rose 10
Lavender 10
All Colors Mixed i oz. 25c. . 10
VICK’S LAVENDER ROCHESTER
Per Pkt
Semple’s Branching. The plant grows 18 inches high. The blossoms, which are large and full- petalled, are borne on long stems or branches; flowers late in the autumn.
Lavender $0.10
Shell-Pink 10
Pure White 10
Finest Mixed | oz. 25c. .10
Single Japanese. This new variety of Single Asters bears large, star-shaped flowers. The yellow central disk is encircled by a wreath of long, quilled petals. Of branching habits, the plants throw up a large number of strong side stocks from the base of the main stem.
White 25
Delicate Rose 25
Truffaut’s Peony-Flowered Perfection. This variety has brilliant and showy assortment of colors. Flowers, medium size; plant about 18 inches high.
White 10
Light Blue 10
Rose 10
Mixed i oz. 25c. . 10
Giant Comet. A fine variety, with large blossoms.
White £oz. 25c. .10
Finest Mixed 1 oz. 20c. .10
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AST E RS— Continued
Per Pkt.
Queen of the Market. One of the earliest- blooming varieties. The plants are about 1 foot high, bearing from ten to fifteen finely formed flowers on long and graceful stems.
Lavender
Rose
White
Mixed. All colors I oz. 25c.
Dwarf Chyrsanthemum Flowered.
Finest Mixed I oz. 25c.
Ball or Jewel. A dwarf, fall-flowering variety; flowers quite round.
Fine Mixed I oz. 20c.
Quilled German. A showy class from 1 to 2 feet high, with quilled flowers and branching habit. Mixed colors I oz. 20c.
$0.05
.05
.05
.05
.10
.10
.05
Cocardeau or Crown. A variety producing very showy and bright-colored flowers with white centers; feet.
Finest Mixed i oz. 20c. . 10
Mixed Asters. Tall varieties, mixed f oz. 15c. . 05
Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. A tender
perennial for greenhouse or potted plant use,
with long, fine, feathery foliage 15
Sprengeri. Excellent plants for table deco- ration 15
Asperula Azurea Setosa. Sweet-scented annual with light blue flowers. It will grow in shaded places; 1ft yi oz. 15c .05
BACHELOR’S BUTTON BALSAM
BACHELOR’S BUTTON. Hardy annual of easy culture, one of the most attractive of all the old- fashioned flowers. Sow the seed where it is to
remain and thin to six inches. Per Pkt.
Emperor William. Fine dark blue $0.05
Rose 05
Pink 05
White 05
Finest Mixed oz. 10c. .05
Semi-double Mixed Colors 05
BALSAM. A favorite garden flower, producing
masses of beautiful, brilliant-colored, double flowers of easy culture; succeeds in a good rich soil; set the plants one foot apart; tender an- nuals; 2 feet I oz. 25c.
Double Camellia-Flowered. Finest mixed. . . .05
Double Rose- Flowered. Finest Mixed.
| oz. 25c. .05
White Perfection. Double pure white 10
Pgf Pkt.
BARTONIA AUREA. A free-blooming, showy plant with large, golden-yellow flowers; 18
inches $0.05
BEANS, Flowering. Popular ornamental climbers, 6 to 8 feet.
Butterfly Runner ^ pt. 15c. .05
Scarlet Runner yi pt. 15c. .05
White Runner yi pt. 15c. .05
BEGONIA SEMPERFLORENS. A variety adapted for house or outdoor culture; easily grown. Seed sown in February or March makes fine plants for bedding out in June. Height 8 to 12 inches.
Choicest Mixed 25
BEGONIA, Tuberous Rooted Varieties. Very popular and showy plants for summer decora- tion or window gardening. Sow the seed in- doors in February or March.
Single Choice Mixed 15
Double Choice Mixed 25
BELLIS PERENNIS
BELLIS PERENNIS (Double Daisy). Sow the seed very early. The flowers are abundant in early spring and may be continued later by the use of water. Set about six inches apart in a cool border. Perennial.
Longfellow. Large, rose-colored flowers. §
oz. 50c 10
Snowball. Large, double, pure white, with
long, stiff stems i oz. 50c. . 10
Finest Mixed i oz. 25c. . 10
SHASTA DAISY. Fine, hardy perennial, produc- ing large flowers which are very desirable for
cutting. Height 2 feet.
Alaska. Pure white. Extra 10
BROWALLIA. Very handsome, free-flowering plants. 1 yi feet high.
Elata. Blue 05
Alba. White 05
Mixed 05
CALCEOLARIA. A tender perennial, used largely in greenhouses and conservatories.
Carter’s Victoria Prize. Mixed, all colors. . . .15
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CALENDULA
Per Pkt.
CALENDULA. Profuse-blooming, dwarf annuals; of easy culture and flowering until frost.
Meteor. Handsome, double and beautifully striped, the petals having a creamy center
edged with orange-yellow $0.05
Prince of Orange. Fine orange. Double 05
Mixed Varieties yi oz. 10c. . 05
CALLIOPSIS (or Coreopsis). A hardy annual growing about 2 feet high, valuable for bright bedding effects or for cutting. Blooms from June until September.
Drummondi. Yellow, with maroon center. . . .05
Cloth of Gold. Flowers golden yellow 05
Nigra Speciosa. Dark Maroon 05
Mixed. Fine Varieties yi oz. 10c. .05
Per Pkt.
CANDYTUFT. A hardy annual of easy culture and valuable for bedding or massing.
Giant Hyacinth Flowered. Very large heads and long spikes of white flowers. 1 foot.
yi. oz. 25c. $0.05
Empress. Pure white pyramidal; fine for forc- ing. 1 foot 05
Crimson. 1 foot 05
Purple. 1 foot 05
Rose. 1 foot 05
White. 1 foot 05
Finest Mixed. 1 foot. . . .oz. 15c., yi oz. 10c. .05
Little Prince. Dwarf, white. 6 inches 10
CANNA. The Canna will bloom from seed the first year if the seed is sown early. Seeds should be soaked for twenty-four hours in warm water before sowing.
Crozy’s Varieties. Mixed. New large-flow- ered and free-blooming sorts yi oz. 20c. . 10
CATCHFLY. Free-blooming, hardy plants of easi- est cultivation, useful for beds and borders. 6 inches.
Mixed Colors 05
CENTAUREA (Dusty Miller). _ Half-hardy peren- nial, used for borders or edgings.
Candidissima. Silvery white foliage, deeply
cut; about 1 foot high 10
Gymnocarpa. Leaves silver gray, with grace- ful, drooping habit. \yi feet 10
CHRYSANTHEMUM (Annual). Summer
blooming annuals, growing 12 to 18 inches high, very effective for beds or cut blooms.
Single Mixed 05
Double Mixed 05
CINERARIA. Magnificent flowering plant for spring decoration for the conservatory or win- dow garden. The flowers measure 2 to 3 inches across; are of white, blue, violet and crimson shades.
Carter’s Brilliant Prize. Large flowering, choicest mixed 25
CLARKIA. Beautiful, hardy annuals with rose- colored, white and purple flowers in very brilliant shades. About lyi to 2 feet high and profuse bloomers. .
Single Mixed yi oz. 15c. . 05
Double Mixed yi oz. 15c. .05
COBAEA. A rapid-growing climber, with hand- some foliage and large, bell-shaped flowers, half-hardy perennial. 20 ft.
Scandens. Purple | oz. 15c. .10
CANTERBURY BELLS. Hardy biennials of rich color and profuse bloom. Succeeds best in light, rich soil and in the fall should be trans- planted two feet apart and given some protec- tion in severe winter weather; large bell-shaped flowers which are very effective. Height 2 to 4 feet.
Single Blue 05
Single White 05
Single Rose 05
Single, Fine Mixed I oz. 15c. .05
Double, Fine Mixed £ oz. 15c. . 05
CANARY BIRD VINE. Half-hardy, climbing an- nual, bearing an abundance of bright yellow, fringed flowers yi oz. 15c. .05
COCKSCOMB. Very popular annuals of the easiest culture, producing large, ornamental comb-like heads; useful both for summer bed- ding and pot plants.
Glasgow Prize. Brilliant, deep purplish-red combs, dark foliage. Height about 1 foot 10
Finest Dwarf Mixed 10
COLEUS. A tender perennial, growing about 10 to 18 inches high, and grown for its beautiful, bright-colored, velvety leaves.
Mixed Hybrids. Finest Mixed varieties 25
COLUMBINE. Well-known hardy perennials, bearing in great profusion, through May and June, exquisite flowers greatly varied in color- ing; of easy culture, thriving best in dry soil and growing well in partial shade. 1 to 3 feet.
Single, Mixed Colors 05
Double, Mixed Colors 05
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Per Pkt.
CONVOLVULUS major (Morning Glory). A
handsome, showy climber of easy culture and suitable for covering windows, trellises, etc.
The flowers are most brilliant in the morning and run through many shades from white to dark blue, red and striped. Hardy annuals 10 feet high.
Finest Mixed yi lb. 20c., 1 oz. 10c. $0.05
Imperial Japanese. Handsome flowers of gigantic size and in colors ranging from snow white to carmine, through every shade of blue and purple to nearly black, and striped Oz. 15c., yi oz. 10c 05
COSMOS. A very effective flowering plant, quite hardy and rapid growing, forming bush-like plants 4 to 6 feet high and covered with large, single, dahlia-like flowers. Start in March and transplant to open ground about June first.
Early Flowering, Mixed Colors . . % oz. 25c. . 10
“ “ White ^ oz. 25c. .10
“ “ Pink K oz. 25c. .10
“ “ Crimson yi oz. 25c. .10
Lady Lenox. Late Flowering. Color, shell- pink. Plants strong and vigorous, growing 6 to 7 feet high oz. 25c. . 10
CYCLAMEN. A tender perennial for greenhouses and window gardens. Easily grown from seed.
Sow in August or September.
Persicum Giganteum. Large flowers, choice mixed 50
CYPRESS VINE. A summer, climbing annual with fine, feathery foliage and pretty, star- shaped flowers.
Scarlet 05
Mixed 05
DIANTHUS or Pinks. Hardy biennials that bloom the first season, remaining green all winter and blooming the next year also if lightly protected. Old plants flower the earliest, but as young ones give the largest, finest flowers, sowings are made every year. Seed can be sown under glass in the spring, or in an open, sheltered bed. The seedlings are easily transplanted. Average height, 1 foot.
Chinese Double Mixed. A mixture of brilliant
coloring and marking 05
Heddewigi Luteolus. A novelty producing double, light yellow flowers. Hardy annual. . . .25
Heddewigi. Very large-flowering, double,
choicest mixed, extra fine strain 05
Double Clove. A hardy perennial, pink, very fragrant, choice colors 10
Marguerite, Giant Mixed. The flowers are of brilliant colors, ranging through many beautiful shades of red, pink, white, variegated, etc.; they are of perfect form and large size. Those sown in the spring commence flowering in early summer and continue to bloom until checked by frost | oz. 30c. . 10
Marguerite. Dark red 10
Marguerite. White 10
Carter’s Choice Double Mixed Carnation.
Beautiful variety, producing very double flowers of various shades and colors. Seed saved from choicest double flowers 25
DIANTHUS— Continued
Per Pkt.
Plumarius (Grass Pink, or Pheasant- eye Pink). A single hardy Pink, with fringed- edged, fragrant flowers, mixed colors $0.05
DAHLIA. A popular late summer and autumn flowering plant. Is grown from seed or propa- gated from the bulbous roots. The seed may be planted early in the hotbed and the plants set out in May after all danger of frost is over. By sowing the seed early the plants may be made to bloom the first year.
Double Mixed 10
Single Mixed 10
DATURA. Large, strong-growing plants, with large, trumpet-shaped flowers. 3 feet.
Finest Mixed 05
DELPHINIUM. Hardy perennials, with splendid flowers, very showy and indispensible for hardy
beds or borders.
Formosum. Deep blue 05
Double Hybrids, Finest Mixed 10
liCAENA. Ornamental plants for vases, baskets and house decorations.
Indivisa. Narrow green leaves 10
Veitchi. Variegated foliage, brilliant colors. . . .15
ESCHSCHOLTZIA
ESCHSCHOLTZIA (California Poppy). The fo- liage is finely cut and has a blush tinge, delicate and very attractive. The large, handsome flowers, two inches or more in diameter, are pro- duced in great profusion all summer. Seeds can be sown where the plants are to bloom. Hardy annual; height, 1 foot.
Calif ornica. Deep yellow, orange center.
Oz. 15c
Mandarin. Deep orange
White
Carmine King. Carmine-rose
Mixed Oz. 15c.
. 05 .05 .05 .10 .05
FEVERFEW". Free-flowering annuals for bed,
borders and pot culture.
Double White 05
Golden Feather. Very popular for edgings.
1 foot 05
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FORGET-ME-NOT
Per Pkt.
FORGET-ME-NOT. A hardy perennial, growing 6 to 12 inches high. Small, star-like flowers are borne in clusters on long stems. The plant is of easy culture and blooms the first year if seed is sown early.
Indigo Blue. Large, dark blue flowers.
| oz. 15c $0.05
Victoria. Large flowers, bright azure blue;
dwarf habit; fine for borders | oz. 15c. .10
Fine Mixed I oz. 15c. .05
FOXGLOVE
FOXGLOVE. The Foxgloves are highly orna- mental plants. They are fine for the mixed border or planted singly in half-shady places near a walk or drive. The spikes of flowers are often two feet in length, containing scores of the prettily-spotted, thimble-shaped flowers. Perfectly hardy. Sow seed in spring in the garden and transplant as desired. Perennial. Mixed varieties L4 oz. 20c. .05
FRENCH HONEYSUCKLE (Hedysarum). Very handsome, free-flowering plants; well adapted for borders or rock- work. Hardy perennial; 4 feet high.
Scarlet 05
Album . White 05
GAILLARDIA. Very showy plants with brilliant flowers. Hardy annuals and perennials, 1 to IJ/2 feet high.
Double Mixed. Annual % oz. 20c. .05
Finest Mixed. Perennial X oz. 15c. .05
GLOBE AMARANTH. Globe-shaped, everlasting flowers. If cut when well matured, will retain their beauty through the winter. Tender an- nuals; 12 to 18 inches high.
Fine Mixed 05
GLOXINIA. Greenhouse perennial plants, produc- ing soft, velvety green leaves and rich, beauti- fully colored flowers.
Carter’s Invincible Prize. Superb mixture. . $0.25
GODETIA. Beautiful garden plants, having large, delicately shaded blossoms. Easily cultivated in garden soil. Hardy annual; about 1 foot high.
Finest Mixed 05
GOURDS
GOURDS. Ornamental, rapid-growing, trailing annuals, with curiously-shaped, highly-colored fruits. Cultivate the same as melons or
squashes; 10 to 20 feet.
Dipper or Calabash 05
Hercules’ Club. Club-shaped. 4 feet long. . .05
Egg-shaped. Fruit white like an egg 05
Orange-shaped (Mock Orange) 05
Bottle-shaped 05
Pear-shaped. Striped, very showy 05
Luffa (Dish-cloth or Bonnet Gourd) 05
Sugar Trough 05
Mixed Varieties K oz. 15c. .05
GRASSES (Ornamental). Ornamental grasses serve the double purpose of rendering the mixed flower bed or border attractive during the sum- mer and for the use of the spikes or panicles in a dried state in winter bouquets.
Avena Sterilis (Animated Oats). Drooping,
very graceful. Annual. 2 feet 05
Briza Maxima (Quaking Grass). Very pretty.
Annual. 1 Yz feet 05
Coix Lacryma (Job’s Tears). Grows 2 feet
high 05
Eulalia Japonica. One of the most beautiful
of the tall-growing grasses. 5 feet 10
Gynerium Argenteum (Pampas Grass).
The finest ornamental grass in cultivation.
Half-hardy perennial. 10 feet 10
Hordeum Jubatum (Squirrel Tail Grass).
Annual 05
Stipa Pennata (Feather Grass). One of the prettiest and most interesting. Perennial. 2 feet 05
GREVILEA ROBUSTA. A graceful, decorative plant with fern-like foliage; excellent for table decoration; easily raised from seed 10
GYPSOPHILIA. Free-flowering, elegant plants, succeeding in any garden soil.
Elegans. A hardy annual, large white flowers. .05 Paniculata (Baby’s Breath). Fine for bou- quets; white flowers. Perennial 05
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HELICHRYSUM
HELICHRYSUM. The well-known Everlasting Flower. It is everywhere prized for winter decoration. Hardy annual.
Finest Double Mixed $0.05
HELIOTROPE
HELIOTROPE. This class of plants is one of the finest for cutting, as the delicious fragrance of all the varieties is very durable. For the same reason they make excellent house plants. Seed sown early in the spring in the house will make fine plants for summer bedding. Queen Marguerite. Bears immense clusters of large deep dark-blue flowers. Very fragrant . .
Finest Mixed
HONESTY (Satin Flower). The flat, silvery seed pods are used for winter decoration. Very handsome, free-flowering. Hardy biennial. 2
feet
HUMULUS JAPONICUS (Japanese Hop). Fast- growing, annual climber. 12 feet
HYACINTH BEAN. Tender, climbing annual. Grows rapidly and is valuable for covering a trellis. The shining purple seed pods are very ornamental. Tender annual, growing 6 to 8 feet.
Finest Mixed oz. 15c.
ICE PLANT (Mesembryanthemum Crystal- linum). A pretty, half-hardy annual, with del- icate, succulent, almost transparent branches and leaves. Useful for baskets, vase work, and
rockeries
JACOB AEA (Senecio). A showy, free-flowering hardy annual. It produces in great profusion branching spikes of bright Cineraria-like double flowers one and one-half inches in diameter. Excellent for bouquets. Mixed
colors
KOCHIA TRICOPHYLLA (Summer Cypress). A splendid ornamental annual plant, forming dense oval bushes 2 to 2p£ feet high, of small, feathery, light green foliage. As summer ad- vances, this changes to a carmine hue and finally to a fiery red. A very attractive plant.
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HOLLYHOCK
Per pkt
EVERBLOOMING ANNUAL HOLLYHOCK.
Hardy annuals, blooming the first season.
Single Mixed $0.10
Double Mixed io
Allegheny. A semi-double, fringed variety.
Finest Mixed % oz. 25c.
HOLLYHOCK. (Perennial) Plants of upright, stately growth, 5 to 8 feet high. The double varieties are the most desirable. Very effective when planted in long rows with a background of shrubbery.
Chater’s Double Crimson i oz. 30c.
Chater’s Double Pink | oz. 30c.
Chater’s Double Yellow i oz. 30c.
Chater’s Double White i oz. 30c.
Chater’s Double Rose § oz. 30c.
Chater’s Double Scarlet f- oz. 30c.
Chater’s Double Mixed f oz. 30c.
Finest Mixed. Single y^ oz. 15c.
LANTANA. Very rapid-growing, free-flowering plants that bloom through the latter part of summer and autumn. The plants form small shrubs, producing in abundance clusters of single, fragrant flowers that continually change color.
Finest French Hybrids Mixed yi oz. 20c.
LARKSPUR. Very ornamental plants, producing, in great variety of form and colors, some of the most beautiful flowers in cultivation.
Double Dwarf Rocket. 1 foot in height.
Mixed colors yi, oz. 10c.
Stock-Flowered. Double, branching; fine for
cutting. 2 feet. Mixed colors y^ oz. 10c.
LAVATERA (Mallow). Beautiful hardy annuals covered the entire summer with saucer-shaped flowers. The seed may be sown where they are to bloom. Height 2 to 3 feet.
Pink 05
White 05
Semi-Dwarf Mixed y^ oz. 15c. . 05
LAVENDER. Chiefly cultivated for the delicious and lasting fragrance of its flowers; succeeds in any common garden soil. Perennial y£ oz. 15c. . 05
LINARIA Cymbalaria (Kenilworth Ivy). A charming, neat, hardy, perennial trailing plant, suitable for baskets, vases and rock work.
Lavender and Purple 10
LINUM Grandiflorum Rubrum (Scarlet Flax).
A beautiful and effective plant of slender and delicate growth, having a profusion of bright flowers. Hardy annual; about 1 yi feet high. . . LOBELIA. The dwarf varieties are very useful for edging, and the trailing varieties for hanging baskets and window-boxes.
Erinus gracilis. Blue trailing | oz. 15c.
White Gem. Snow-white flowers. . . . | oz. 15c. Crystal Palace Compacta. 6 inches. Dark blue bedding variety I oz. 40c.
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LOPHOSPERMUM
Per Pkt.
LOPHOSPERMUM SCANDENS. An ornamental annual climber, growing 10 to 12 feet long, with showy, purplish-rose blossoms resembling Fox- gloves SO. 10
LOVE-IN-A-MIST. A hardy annual, 1 foot high, with finely cut foliage. Oddly shaped blossoms in blue and white, and curious seed pods. Of easy culture.
Mixed. Blue and white shades 05
LOVE LIES BLEEDING. Light yellowish green foliage; long, drooping, crimson flower spikes.
Plant 3 to 4 feet high. Hardy annual 05
LUPINS
LUPINS. Annual. Showy plants, with long spikes of bright-colored flowers. Used extensively for bedding and for cutting. Height 2 feet.
Pink Beauty. Tall spikes of an exquiste shell-
pink color }/2 oz. 15c.
Blue
Rose Pink
White
Yellow
Mixed, All colors 1 oz. 25c.
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MALOPE. Free-blooming, hardy annuals suitable for mixed borders and fine for cutting. Height 3 feet.
Grandiflora Mixed 05
MARVEL OF PERU. The flowers of this old- fashioned favorite open about four o’clock in the afternoon and fade the next morning. 2 feet high, with bright foliage and fragrant flowers of desirable colors. Set plants 2 feet apart; makes a nice hedge if set a foot apart. Seed should be planted in the open ground where plants are desired.
Mixed colors oz. 15c. .05
MARIGOLD (Tagetes). A hardy annual plant, in dwarf and tall varieties, growing from 6 inches to 2 feet high: foliage bright green, deeply cut and graceful. The flowers are various shades of yellow and brown. The tall varieties are very valuable for large bedding or background work, and the dwarf varieties for borders.
Seeds can be sown in a cold frame or in the open border, and the plants transplanted late in the spring to where they are to remain.
DOUBLE AFRICAN VARIETIES
Per Pkt.
Orange Quilled. A double variety with quilled petals; flowers showy, bloom very early; y^oz. 15c. $0.05 Lemon Queen. Large, lemon-colored flowers. .05
Finest Mixed ^ oz. 15c. .05
Dwarf Mixed. 1 foot K oz. 15c. .05
FRENCH VARIETIES
Tall Double Mixed >2 oz. 15c. .05
Dwarf Double Mixed oz. 15c. . 05
Gold Striped. Double variety, brilliantly marked and striped. 1 ft Ft oz. 15c. .05
Legion of Honor. A single, dwarf variety, de- sirable for borders; rich golden-yellow flowers
with garnet blotches in center of each petal 05
MAURANDIA. Graceful climber for greenhouse, basket or outdoor purposes. The vines are covered with rich purple, white or rose-colored foxglove-shaped blossoms. Tender perennial, blooming the first season. Usually aboutjJ3 feet high.
Fine Mixed 10
MIGNONETTE
MIGNONETTE (Reseda). A hardy annual, grow- ing 6 to 12 inches high and bearing pyra- midal-shaped flower spikes, which are exceed- ingly fragrant. Grows easily from boxes or sown out in the garden and thinned to 4 or 6 inches. Valuable for potting, for bedding or for border.
Large Flowered. Very sweet Oz. 15c. .05
Goliath. A giant, red-flowered variety richly
scented Fi oz. 50c. • 10
Defiance. Immense spikes 12 to 15 inches
long, very fragrant F^ oz. 20c. .10
White Pearl. Long spikes of fragrant white flowers | oz. 25c. . 10
MOONFLOWER. A beautiful vine which grows very rapidly, attaining a height of 50 feet in a season, producing flowers 3 to 4 inches across. Blossoms evenings and cloudy days. Soak the seeds in warm water 24 hours before planting.
Grandiflora Alba. Large white flowers.
FF oz. 25c 10
Giant Pink. Soft lilac-pink flowers, oz. 25c. . 10
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MOURNING BRIDE (Scabiosa). A very showy free-flowering plant, producing a great pro- fusion of beautiful and richly-colored flowers. Beautiful in the garden and excellent for bou- quets. 12 to 18 inches high. Annual.
The Fairy. Fine azure-blue 80.05
Snowball. White 05
Cherry-Red 05
Rose-Pink 05
Black- Purple 05
Large Flowering Double, Mixed. .}ioz. 20c. .05
MIMULUS (Monkey Flower). Handsome flowers of easy cultivation. Perennial in the green- house, annual in the open air.
Mixed Spotted Varieties 10
MUSK PLANT. Fragrant plant, with small yel- low blossoms, spotted lightly with brown 10
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NASTURTIUM
A popular flower which is in constant bloom through- out the season, making a better display than almost any other plant. New colors are being developed, and in our list will be found all the best varieties that have been introduced.
Nasturtiums are of the easiest culture and require very little care after the seed is sown, merely weeding and the seed-balls picked off. If these are permitted to mature, the beauty of the plant is soon lost. Plant the seed one inch deep in moderately good soil. The tall sorts are specially adapted for covering unsightly fences or trailing over rocks and rough ground. Hardy annual.
DWARF VARIETIES
Of dwarf, compact growth; bloom in two months from sowing and most profusely the whole season. Height 1 foot.
Aurora. Light reddish-orange, veined Pkt- 0z- i lb.
with carmine 05 .15 .40
Beauty. Scarlet and yellow 05 .15 .40
Chameleon. Mottled crimson, bronze
and yellow 05 .15 .40
Crimson 05 .15 .40
Crystal Palace Gem. Sulphur-yellow
spotted with carmine 05 .15 .40
Empress of India. A splendid variety, with dark leaves and crimson flowers 05 .15 .40
Golden Cloth. Golden yellow leaves,
scarlet flowers
Golden King. Golden yellow7
Golden Midnight (new). The foliage is a light yellowish-green, while the flowers are of such a dark maroon as
to seem almost black
King of Tom Thumbs. Dark foliage,
scarlet flowers
King Theodore. Intensely dark crim- son or chocolate
Lady Bird. Yellow7 and red spotted ....
Pearl. Creamy wdiite
Prince Henry. Cream, marbled scarlet Queen of Tom Thumbs. Variegated
foliage, bright crimson flowers
Rose. Rose Pink
Ruby King. Crimson rose
Scarlet. Brilliant scarlet flowers
Vesuvius. Salmon rose, dark foliage. . . Extra Choice Mixture. 1 lb. 81.00, yi
lb. 30c., 2 oz. 20c., oz. 10c
Collection of Six Varieties. Our selection
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TALL OR CLIMBING VARIETIES
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Coccineum. Scarlet |
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Dunnett’s Orange. Deep Orange. . . . |
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King Theodore. Dark red, extra fine . . Jupiter. Very large, deep golden-yel- low7 flow7ers; very large foliage and |
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Pearl. Creamy white Prince Henry. Light yellow7, marbled |
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NEMOPHILA. A hardy annual, growing about 6 inches high; has small, cup-shaped blossoms in white and shades of blue. Per Pkt.
Mixed 80.05
NEMESIA STRIMOSA SULTONI. Free-bloom- ing plants for pot culture and open border.
Sow the seed in March under glass or sow7 out of doors in May. Hardy annual. 1 foot. Blue,
lilac, and w7hite flow7ers. 15
NICOTIANA. Showy plants with slender, tall, flowrering stems and fragrant flowers ; half-hardy annuals. About 3 feet high.
Affinis. White and very fragrant 05
Mixed Hybrids. All colors 10
Sanderae. Flowers handsome carmine-red,
very fragrant; hardy annual, easily grown 10
NIEREM BERGI A GRACILIS . Tender perennial . Suitable for house culture, or may be treated as a tender annual. Fine for baskets, vases, etc. Light blue, saucer-shaped flowrers 10
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POLYANTHUS (Primula Ela- tior). Early spring free- flowering plants, fine for either pot or outdoor cul- ture; hardy perennials; 9 inches.
Fine Mixed $0.10
PANSY
Pansies thrive best in a moist, shady location and in rich, loamy soil. Seed should be sown in the autumn for early spring blossoms. If sown in the spring, get it in as early as possible, so as to secure flowers during the early rains. Seeds sown in a cool place in May or June, and well watered until up, will produce fall-flowering plants. To have good flowers, the plants must be vigorous and make a rapid growth; use manure liberally.
FRINGED PETUNIA
PETUNIA. Free-flowering and easily cultivated; well-known favorites. They thrive in almost any soil and produce a brilliant array of color throughout the season. The seed will germi- nate with little difficulty if a reasonable amount of care is used in sowing. Be sure that the soil is well pulverized; then sow the seeds on the surface, pressing them into the soil by using a small, smooth board, and cover very lightly with fine soil. Per Pkt.
Large-Flowered Single, Fringed. Choice mixed $0.25
Large-Flowered Double, Fringed. Choice mixed 25
Giants of California. Flowers very large, and
deeply fringed. A variety of colors 25
Ruffled Giants. Flowers of enormous size,
with ruffled edges and brilliant colors 25
Howard’s Star. A beautiful free-flowering strain, color a rich, dark crimson, with five-
pointed white star 10
Pure White X oz. 25c. .10
Choice Mixed. Striped and blotched, yi oz. 50c. .10
Fine Mixed. All colors yi oz. 25c. .05
PASSION FLOWER (Passiflora). A half-hardy perennial climber, bearing attractive blue fringed flowers. Height 10 to 15 feet 10
PRINCE’S FEATHER. Tall spikes of red flowers.
3 feet 05
OXALIS. Beautiful small plants suitable for the greenhouse, rock work or outdoor culture, flowering the first year; half-hardy perennials;
9 inches.
White and Pink Mixed 10
FREE DELIVERY
To any address in the United States on all Flower Seeds by the packet, ounce, half-pound, and pound.
PANSY „ _
Per Pk
Bugnot’s Giant Spotted. Very large flowers and
beautiful colors j oz. 50c. $0.15
Odier or Blotched. A very showy variety, with
dark blotches on the petals 15
Parisian Large Flowered Striped. Extra large
flowers 15
Giant Odier, Five-spotted White. Flowers large and perfectly round; the most attractive of all
white pansies
Giant Odier, Five-spotted Golden-Yellow. Flowers extra large, perfectly round and exceed- ingly attractive; the most beautiful of all yellow
pansies
Triumph of the Giants. Immense flowers of great brilliancy. The plants are of rapid growth, and form compact bushes of round shape, with strikingly large, healthy-looking foliage 25
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Orchid-flowered Mixed. A distinct strain of pan- sies, showing combinations of colors including
terra-cotta, pink, orange, lilac and rose.
| oz. 50c $0.15
Carter’s Peacock. Peacock-blue, white edge 10
Masterpiece. These pansies have a most beautiful combination of rich, velvety coloring and attrac- tive wavy or ruffled petals. This wavy effect gives a graceful appearance rarely seen in
pansies I oz. 50c. .25
Adonis. Light blue f oz. 25c. .10
Atropurpurea. Dark blue f oz. 25c. . 10
Golden Queen. Pure Yellow I oz. 25c. .10
King ’of the Blacks. Velvety black .... § oz. 25c. . 10
Lord Beaconsfield. Purple and lavender, f oz. 25c. . 10
Snowflake. Pure white | oz. 35c. . 10
“A.,S. &L.” Choice mixed § oz. 75c. .10
Fine Mixed I oz. 20c. .05
PHLOX DRUMMOND I
Per Pkt.
POPPY (Papaver). The seed should be sown as early in the spring as possible where they are to remain, as they do not stand transplanting.
Thin 6 to 10 inches apart. If left thick the plants will be weak and the blossoms inferior.
For beds and borders with a background of green there is nothing finer. The Shirley is beautiful for cutting.
Admiral. White, with broad, brilliant scarlet
band, very effective yi oz. 20c. $0.10
Shirley. The most beautiful type of poppies, having soft foliage and an immense variety of single blossoms in white, pink, lavender, purple, shades of red and scarlet; the best and most showy of all single poppies oz. 20c. . 05
Danebrog. Large flowers of brilliant scarlet, with a silver spot on each of the petals.
oz. 15c 05
Tulip. Dazzling scarlet tulip-shaped flowers. yi oz. 15c 05
DOUBLE ANNUAL POPPIES
Paeony Flowered. Large, showy flowers, with broad petals; colors range from white to pink, carmine, scarlet, crimson and maroon. yi oz. 10c 05
Carnation, Double Mixed. Large, showy, double flowers of various colors K oz. 20c. . 05
Carnation, Large Double. Scarlet y* oz. 20c. . 05
White Swan. Pure white, fringed . . oz. 20c. . 05
PERENNIAL POPPIES
Orientale. One of the most striking and showy of the garden perennials; flowers large brilliant crimson with a black blotch on each petal 10
Iceland. Brilliant colors. Blooms first year from seed i oz 15c. . 05
PHLOX DRUMMONDI. A hardy annual, bear- ing beautiful and brilliantly colored flowers. For brilliant effect and continuous blooming in the flower garden the Phlox cannot be surpassed. Excellent for masses of separate colors or for bouquets. Height 1 foot.
Alba Pura. Pure White
Alba Occulata. Dark Purple, white eye
Brilliant. Bright scarlet
Finest Mixed. Best large-flowered varieties.
oz. 25c
Finest Mixed Dwarf
Decussata (Perennial). Finest mixed
PORTULACA. The plants are of low growth and spreading habit. The flowers of the double varieties are like small roses, and make a par- ticularly brilliant show. Sow seed in the open ground as soon as the weather is warm, or in a hotbed earlier. The plants can be transplanted when in full flower. Annual.
Finest Double Mixed | oz. 50c.
Finest Single Mixed yi oz. 15c.
Single Rose
Single Scarlet
Single White
Single Yellow
Primula — Chinese Primrose
PRIMULA
PRIMULA (Chinese Prim- rose). A beautiful flow- ering plant for winterjiec- oration in the home or conservatory. Sow the seed in well-drained shallow pans, from April to the last of July, to insure flowering the following winter. Use finely sifted leaf mold, loam and sand in equal parts.
Per Pkt.
.10 Sinensis (Alba Magnifica). Pure white $0.25
.05 Sinensis (Coccinea). Bright red 25
. 05 Sinensis. Double white 50
. 05 Sinensis. Double fringed. Choicest mixed 50
.05 Sinensis Fimbriata. Fringed varieties. Choice . 05 mixed 25
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RICINUS (Castor Oil Bean). A half-hardy annu- al, growing from 6 to 15 feet high and bearing large, green, deep purple and brown leaves, and bright orange and scarlet flowers. Of the easiest culture. Fine for lawns, massing or center plants for beds.
Per Pkt.
Borboniensis. Green foliage; 15 feet Oz. 10c. $0.05
Cambodgensis. Dark maroon; stems black; 6 to 8
feet 05
Gibsoni. Deep red foliage; 5 feet Oz. 10c. .05
Sanguineus. Red stems and seeds; 8 feet 05
Philippinensis. A variety from the Philippines;
gigantic purple foliage; 10 feet Oz. 15c. .05
Zanzibarensis Mixed. A very large-leaved vari- ety, light and dark green and bronze, foliage;
10 to 12 feet Oz. 15c. .05
Mixed Varieties Oz. 10c. .05
RHODANTHE. Fine for garden. Comes into flower early and continues a long time. One of the best everlastings for bouquets.
Fine Single Mixed 05
ROSE CAMPION. Fine scarlet flowers; 2 feet.
Hardy perennial 05
TEN WEEKS STOCKS
RUDBECKIA (Cone-Flower). Robust-growing plants, very popular for border decoration.
Bicolor Superba. Bright yellow with black purple center; 3 feet. Annual 05
SALVIA. Sow seed early indoors or in a frame in time to get good plants to set out of doors the latter part of May. Bloom from July to frost.
Set plants 1 foot apart. Half-hardy annual.
Bonfire. Very compact, with long, erect spikes of brilliant scarlet flowers. The finest Salvia for bedding. 2 feet I oz. 50c. . 10
Splendens. Bright scarlet flower-spikes; 2 feet i oz. 25c. . 10
Zurich. The earliest blooming variety; the plants are dwarf and compact, producing bril- liant scarlet flowers. 1 foot |oz. 75c. .15
Patens. Bright blue, extra large flowers. Height 1 to 2 feet 10
SALPIGLOSSIS. Very showy bedding or border plants with richly-colored flowers, which are purple, scarlet, crimson, yellow, buff, blue or almost black, beautifully marbled and pencilled. Hardy annual, 2 feet.
Grandiflora. Special mixture | oz. 25c. $0.10
Emperor. Finest Mixed. Very large flowers.
| oz. 25c 10
ORDER EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT
STOCKS. Hardy annuals, 2 feet high, with spikes densely covered with beautiful double flowers of almost every desirable tint. Seeds may be sown in the open ground, hotbed or cold frame, but transplanting should be done when the plants are just out of the seed leaf. Make the soil deep and rich, and set the plants a foot apart.
LARGE-FLOWERING TEN WEEKS
The best variety for bedding out for summer blooming, producing a large percentage of double flowers.
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Light Blue $0.10 |
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Rose 10 |
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Dresden Perpetual. (Cut-and-Come-Again or Princess Alice). Pure white. Plants of robust growth and branching habit. Fine for cutting, f oz. 50c 10
EARLY, LARGE-FLOWERING WINTER STOCKS
Per Pkt.
Beauty of Nice. Strong spikes, with large flowers of a delicate flesh pink $0.10
Queen Alexandra. Soft rosy lilac, similar to preceding 10
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SWEET PEAS
The popularity of Sweet Peas is demonstrated by the many and beautiful varieties that are introduced each year. Our list includes all the best up-to-date varieties.
Sow as early as the ground can be prepared in a deep, rich moist soil, in drills 6 inches deep, covering about 2 inches deep. As the vines grow, fill up the trenches with soil and thin out to about 4 or 5 inches apart. A popular plan at the present time is to sow in double rows with a trellis or a row of brush between.
MARGARET ATLEE
Giant Flowered Spencer. Life size, as grown by ordinary culture
SPENCER VARIETIES
The Spencers have very large waved flowers which are produced abundantly on long, strong stems, and are most desirable for cutting.
America Spencer. Red flakes on white ground. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., yi lb. 65c.
Apple Blossom Spencer. Standard bright rose, wings primrose with a flush of rose tint. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., yi lb. 65c.
Asta Ohn. The best lavender spencer, very large and wavy. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., yi lb. 65c.
Aurora Spencer. White, with stripes and flakes of orange-pink.
Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., yi lb. 65c.
Captain of the Blues Spencer.
Deep blue. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., yi lb. 65c.
Countess Spencer. The original giant-flowered Spencer. Clear Pink. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., yi lb.
65c.
Dainty Spencer. White with rose- pink edges. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., yi lb. 65c.
Dobbie’s Cream. The finest primrose-yellow. Pkt. 10c., oz. 40c., X lb. $1.30.
Edith Taylor. Salmon rose. Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c., yi lb. 75c.
Ethel Roosevelt. Primrose striped light pink. Pkt. 5e., oz. 20c., yi lb. 65c.
Etta Dyke. Large, wavy, pure white. Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c., yA lb. 75c.
Evelyn Hemus. Buff and primrose with clear rose mar- gin. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., yi lb. 65c.
Fiery Cross. A scorching fire-red or rich orange-scarlet. The beautifully waved and fluted flowers are borne freely in threes and fours on long, stout stems. Pkt. 15c., oz. $1.00.
Florence Nightingale. Large, bluish lavender. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., yi lb. 65c.
Geo. Herbert. A large Spencer rose-crimson. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., yi lb. 65c.
Helen Lewis. Orange-pink with bright orange standard.
Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., yi lb. 65c.
King Edward. The best pure red Spencer, very large. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., yi lb. 60c.
King Manoel. Largest deep, maroon. Pkt. 10c., oz. 40c., yi lb. $1.50.
King White. The grandest of all White Sweet Peas.
Pkt. 10c., oz. 40c., X lb. $1.25.
Margaret Atlee. A rosy salmon-pink on a creamy buff ground; a rich, soft color, and extremely attractive. Pkt., 10c. oz. 35c., yi lb. $1.25.
Marie Corelli. Rose-Carmine. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., yi lb. 65c.
Mary Garden. Bright cream rose-pink; inclined to double. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., yi lb. 65c.
Mrs. Hugh Dickson. Buff, apricot and rose. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., yi lb. 65c.
Mrs. Routzahn. Straw-color tinted with blush pink. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., yi lb. 65c.
Margaret Madison. A perfect Spencer of delicate azure blue. Pkt. 10c., oz. 35c., yi lb. $1.25.
New Miriam Beaver. A bright apricot pink on a prim- rose ground. Pkt. 10c., oz. 50c., J lb. $1.50.
Othello Spencer. Deep, rich maroon. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., yi lb. 65c.
Primrose Spencer. Clear primrose-color. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., yi lb. 65c.
Thomas Stevenson. Bright orange scarlet. Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., yi lb. $1.00.
White Spencer. Pure white. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., % lb. 65c.
Superb Spencer Mixed. A splendid mixture of true Spencer types only. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., yi lb. 50c.
Grand if lora — (Large Flowered) and Unwin Types
These have large handsome flowers, but the petals are not waved like the Spencer varieties.
Price of any of the following varieties: Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., yi lb. 20c., yi lb. 35c., lb. 60c.
One quarter of a pound of seed will sow fifty feet. America. Bright red striped on white.
Aurora. Orange rose striped on white.
Apple Blossom. Shaded pink and white.
Black Knight. Deep Maroon.
Blanche Burpee. Large, pure white.
Blanche Ferry. Pink and white.
Coccinea. Cherry-red.
Countess of Radnor. Pale lavender.
Dainty. White with pink edge.
Dorothy Eckford. Fine pure white, large.
Duke of Westminster. Purple, tinted with violet. Emily Henderson. White, large size.
Flora Norton. Bright blue with tint of purple.
Hon. Mrs. E. Kenyon. Primrose- yellow; a fine, large flower.
Hon. F. Bouverie. Standard and wings both deep pink shading to light pink.
Janet Scott. Deep bright pink.
Katherine Tracy. Brilliant Pink, large flowering.
King Edward VII. Crimson scarlet, very large.
Lady Grisel Hamilton. A pale lavender.
Lord Nelson. Deeper and richer shade than Navy Blue. Lovely. Soft shell pink; large flowering.
Miss Wilmott. Orange pink; very large flowering.
Mrs W7alter Wright. Deep mauve.
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Navy Blue. Standard indigo and violet, wings violet and bright blue.
Prima Donna. Soft clear pink.
Prince of Wales. Rose Crimson.
Queen Alexandra. Flowers large. Brilliant scarlet.
“A., S. & L.” SPECIAL MIXTURE. This mixture is made up by ourselves from the best named varieties and cannot fail to give satisfaction. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., Y lb. 20c., Y lb. 35c., lb. 60c.
EARLY FLOWERING OR CHRISTMAS VARIETIES
Earliest of All. Pink and White. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., lb. 50c.
Mont Blanc. Pure white. Pkt 5c., oz. 15c., Y lb. 50c.
Mrs. Chas. H. Totty. Lavender. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., lb. 50.
Mrs. F. J. Dalansky. Pink. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., Y, lb. 50c.
For 35c. we will mail ten 5 cent pkts. Sweet Peas.
For 70c. we will mail ten 10 cent pkts. Sweet Peas.
Pgj* jPlct
SCHIZANTHUS. Hardy annuals, growing 1 Y to 2 feet high, and covered with bright, showy, butterfly-like blossoms. Mixed. Large flowering. $0.05
SENSITIVE PLANT. Curious and interesting an- nuals, with pinkish- white flowers; the leaves
close and droop when touched or shaken; 1 Y
feet 05
SMILAX. A climbing perennial, with beautiful bright-green, glossy leaves, much esteemed for its long, delicate sprays of foliage. Largely used for decorating. It requires strings or wires
to climb on 10
STEVIA. A tender perennial, 1 Y feet high and bearing clusters of small, white, fragrant blos- soms. Suitable for summer or winter blooming. Serrata 10
SUNFLOWER (Helianthus). Hardy annuals, growing from 3 to 6 feet high. Of the easiest
culture and suitable for a stately row or back- ground. Plant in light or sandy soil.
Californicus fl. pi. Splendid variety, with magnificent heads of double orange flowers. 5
feet. Oz. 20c 05
Miniature. Small, single, rich yellow flowers,
with black center. 4 feet Oz. 20c. .05
SUTTON’S RED. Single large red flowers, shading
to yellow at tips of petals. 6 ft 10
Mammoth Russian. Large yellow. Oz. 5c. SWEET ROCKET. Fragrant, hardy perennial, growing freely in ordinary soils.
Mixed. Purple and white 05
SWEET SULTAN. Large, sweet-scented flowers on long stems, fine for cutting. 2 feet.
White 05
Pink, White Center 05
Dark Blue 05
Light Blue 05
Finest Mixed 05
SWEET WILLIAM. An
old-fashioned plant, pro- ducing large heads of beautifully colored, sweet-scented flowers. It is hardy and easily grown. Hardy peren- nial. 1 y2 feet.
SWEET WILLIAM
SWEET WILLIAM— Continued
Per Pkt.
Holborn Glory. Large flowers of the most
beautiful shades Y oz. 25c. $0.05
Auricula-Flowered. Single varieties, mixed.
Oz. 15c 05
Pink Beauty. Rose pink Y oz. 25c. .05
Double Varieties. Mixed oz. 25c. .05
TASSEL FLOWER. An annual of easy culture, with tassel-shaped flowers, blooming profusely from July to October. 18 inches 05
THUNBERGIA. For house culture, baskets and vases, there are few plants superior to the Thunbergia, as they are beautiful, rapid-grow- ing annual climbers, with pretty flowers (white, buff or orange, with dark eyes), borne in pro- fusion. Mixed colors 10
VERBENA. A well-known annual for beds, and borders. Seed sown in March will bloom in June and continue until frost. Plants raised from seed are more vigorous and produce more flowers than those grown from cuttings.
Mammoth White Y oz. 15c . 10
Mammoth Pink Y oz. 15c . 10
Mammoth Scarlet Y oz. 15c . 10
Mammoth Purple Y oz. 15c . 10
“A., S. & L.” Mammoth Mixed Ya oz. 30c .10
Fine Mixed Y oz. 10c .05
Lemon Scented. Lemon scented foliage 10
VIOLET, Sweet-scented ( Viola odorata). Fra- grant, spring-blooming plants; hardy perennial. Single Mixed. Blue and white 10
VIRGINIA STOCK. Sweet-scented hardy annual.
Mixed 05
WALLFLOWER. An old favorite garden flower.
The large, massive spikes of the Wallflower are very conspicuous in beds and borders and are very useful in making bouquets. Height about
1 Y feet.
Single Mixed. Perennial 05
Double Mixed. Perennial 10
Single Annual Mixed. Annual 10
WILD CUCUMBER (Echinocystis Lobata). This is a useful climber where a rapid and vigorous growth of vine is desired. The vine is thickly covered with white, fragrant flowers. Hardy
annual. Oz. 15c., Y oz. 10c 05
ZEA JAPONICA (Striped Japanese Maize).
Very ornamental, variegated foliage 05
ZINNIA. A hardy annual, growing from 1 to 2 feet high. One of the most brilliant and showy plants. They flower early in the summer and keep on blooming until frost. Sow in boxes early and transplant.
GIANT FLOWERING DOUBLE
Giant Flesh- Per Pkt. Giant Golden- per Pkt.
color $0.10 yellow $0.10
Giant Violet 10 Giant Scarlet ... .10
Giant Crimson . . 10 Giant White 10
Giant Mixed. All colors XY oz. 40c. . 10
Haageana, dwarf, double golden 05
Tall, Double Mixed 05
Dwarf, Double Mixed 05
WILD GARDEN FLOWER SEEDS. A mixture of easily grown varieties of Flower Seeds for Sow- ing broadcast, require very little care and pro- duce a continual display of bloom throughout the season, and furnish an abundance of flowers for cutting. They are useful for sowing along fences and on unsightly bare spots of ground.
Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., Y lb. 30c.
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Summer=Flowering Bulbs
BEGONIAS (Tuberous-Rooted). Unequalled for sum- mer bedding, making a dazzling show throughout the entire season.
Single. Orange, rose, scarlet, white, yellow, pink, crimson, salmon. 5c. each, 60c. per doz., S3. 75 per 100.
All Colors Mixed. 5c. each, 60c. per doz., S3. 75 per 100.
Double. Red; rose, yellow, white, orange, salmon. 10c. each, SI. 00 per doz., S7.00 per 100.
Parcel Post prepaid.
CALADIUM ESCULENTUM (Elephant’s Ear). Very effective and easily grown foliage plants for the lawn or border. Bulbs 6 to 8 inches in circumference. 10c. each, S1.00 per doz., by Parcel Post, doz. SI. 10.
DAHLIAS. Popular summer and autumn-flowering plants. Named varieties, 15c. each, S1.25 doz., by Parcel Post doz. SI. 35.
GLADIOLUS
Attractive summer-flowering bulbs. They will grow in any good garden soil. Single and dozen prices include postage.
America. Soft lavender-pink, very beautiful. 5c. each, 30c. doz., SI. 50 per 100, SI. 75 per 100 by Parcel Post.
Augusta. Pure white with blue anthers, good for early forcing. 5c. each, 40c. doz., S2.50 per 100, $2.75 per 100 by Parcel Post.
Baron Hulot. Rich, deep, indigo blue. 6c. each, 45c. doz., $2.50 per 100, $2.75 per 100 by Parcel Post.
Brenchleyensis. Bright scarlet. 5c. each, 25c. doz., SI. 50 per 100, $1.75 per 100 by Parcel Post.
Empress of India. Deep velvety maroon. 6c. each, 60c. doz., $4.50 per 100, $4.75 per 100 by Parcel Post.
Europe. Beautiful white with a faint tinge of lilac in the throat. 10c. each, $1.00 doz., $7.00 per 100, $7.25 per 100 by Parcel Post.
Glory of Holland. Large, pure white, tinted rose. 6c. each, 50c. per doz., $3.50 per 100, $3.75 per 100 by Parcel Post.
Golden West. Orange-red overlaid with gold, spotted red on lower petals. 6c. each, 60c. doz., $4.50 per 100, $4.75 per 100 by Parcel Post.
Halley. A large flower of salmon-pink tinged rose. 5c. each, 30c. doz., $1.50 per 100, $1.75 per 100 by Parcel Post.
Hollandia. Pale buff color with red stripes. 4c. each, 30c. doz., $1.75 per 100, $2.00 per 100 by Parcel Post.
Kunderdi Glory. Creamy pink with carmine stripe. 10c. each, $1.00 doz., $7.00 per 100, $7.25 per 100 by Parcel Post.
Liebesfeuer. Beautiful red. 20c. each, $1.75 doz., $12.00 per 100.
Lily Lehman. Large, pure white flower with frilled edge. 5c. each, 45c. doz., $3.00 per 100, $3.25 per 100 by Parcel Post.
Loveliness. Cream, with apricot and primrose throat. 8c. each, 75c. doz., $5.00 per 100, $5.25 per 100 by Parcel Post.
Mrs. Francis King. Beautiful vermilion scarlet. 4c. each, 30c. doz., $1.75 per 100, $2.00 per 100 by Parcel Post.
Mrs. Frank Pendleton, Jr. Bright salmon-pink, very large flowers. 20c. each, $1.75 doz., $12.00 per 100.
Niagara. Large creamy white flowers, splashed with carmine. 10c. each, 85c. doz., $6.00 per 100, $6.25 per 100 by Parcel Post.
Orion. Blush-yellow, brown-red. 5c. each, 30c. doz., $1.50 per 100, $1.75 per 100 by Parcel Post.
Panama. A deeper pink than America, long, strong spike with large open flowers. 10c. each, 85c. doz., $6.00 per 100, $6.25 per 100 by Parcel Post.
Peace. Flowers large and of fine form; color, pure white, feathered with pale lilac. 10c. each, 85c. doz., $6.00 per 100, $6.25 per 100 by Parcel Post.
Princeps. Large flowers of a rich, glowing crimson with white on lower petals. 10c. each, 85c. doz., $6.00 per 100, $6.25 per 100 by Parcel Post.
Schwaben. Clear sulphur-yellow with small brown spot in the throat. 10c. each, $1.00 doz., $7.00 per 100.
War. Deep blood-red, shaded crimson-black. 15c. each, $1.50 doz., $9.00 per 100.
Willy Wigman. Delicate rose, tinted cream, with large carmine red blotch. 5c. each, 45c. doz., $3.00 per 100, $3.25 per 100 by Parcel Post.
Pink and Rose Shades. Mixed. 3c. each, 20c. doz., $1.75 per 100, $2.00 per 100 by Parcel Post.
Scarlet and Crimson Shades. Mixed. 3c. each, 20c. doz., $1.75 per 100, $2.00 per 100 by Parcel Post.
White and Light Shades. Extra mixed. 3c. each, 20c. doz., $1.75 per 100, $2.00 per 100 by Parcel Post.
Fine Mixed. 2c. each, 15c. doz., $1.50 per 100, $1.75 per 100 by Parcel Post.
GLOXINIA. Showy, free-flowering plants; indoor cul- ture. We have these in the following colors, viz.: Brilliant scarlet, violet, white, crimson, spotted, scarlet with border, blue with white border. 10c. each, $1.00 per doz. Postage Prepaid.
MADEIRA VINE. A popular climbing plant. 5c. each, 40c. per doz., 50c. per doz. by Parcel Post.
TUBEROSE. If planted in pots in March, and trans- planted to the open ground when the weather becomes warm, flowers can be had much earlier.
Excelsior Pearl. Large, double, white flowers. 5c. each, 30c. per doz., 40c. per doz. by Parcel Post.
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CANNAS. Fine ornamental plants, blooming from July until frost. Red-flowering, green-foliage Cannas; pink-flowering, orange-flowered, white and cream shades; red gold-edged, yellow shades; bronze-leaved, red-flowered; orchid-flowering. All the above va- rieties, 15c., each, per doz. $1.50.
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PLANT DEPARTMENT
PLANTS BY EXPRESS. We use great care in the packing of plants to be sent by express, but cannot be responsible for delays or conditions when received by the purchaser. No plants sent G. O. D.
Vegetable Plants
ASPARAGUS ROOTS
We offer strong two-year old roots of the following varieties — Mammoth White, Palmetto and
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25 roots, |
Conover’s Colossal by express, at purchaser’s expense |
$0.35 |
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25 “ |
by mail |
.40 |
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50 “ |
by express, at purchaser’s expense |
.50 |
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50 “ |
by mail |
.65 |
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100 “ |
by express, at purchaser’s expense |
1.00 |
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100 “ |
by mail |
1.25 |
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1000 “ |
by freight or express, at purchaser’s expense |
7.00 |
CABBAGE PLANTS
April and May delivery Doz. 100 1000
Early Summer 10.15 $1.00 $8.00
Early Jersey Wakefield 15 1.00 8.00
Copenhagen Market 15 1.00 8.00
June and July delivery
Stone Mason Drumhead $0.30 $2.75
Fottler’s Brunswick .30 2.75
American Savoy .30 2.75
Danish Ball Head .30 2.75
CAULIFLOWER PLANTS
May and June delivery
Snowball $0.20 $1.25
Danish Giant 20 1.25
CELERY PLANTS
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White Plume Golden Self-Blanching Boston Market |
100 . . . . $0.75 75 75 |
1000 $6.00 6.00 6.00 |
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LETTUCE |
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Boston Curled Black-seeded Tennisball |
Doz. . . . . $0.20 20 |
100 $1.00 1.00 |
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PEPPER |
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Large Bell Squash |
. . . .$0.20 20 |
$1.25 1.25 |
RHUBARB ROOTS
Each, $0.15 $1.50 $10.00 TOMATO PLANTS
Pot Grown
Earliana, Early Detroit, “John Baer” $0.50
Box Grown.
“John Baer” Earliana, Chalk’s Jewel,
Early Detroit, Beauty Dwarf Stone,
Bonny Best, Yellow Plum, Red
Cherry 30 $2.00
Flowering and Foliage Plants for Summer Bedding
Bedding plants shipped by express only
Ageratum. Dwarf, blue
Alternanthera. Dwarf
Alyssum. White
B egonia. T uberous-rooted
Calendula. Deep yellow
Cannas. Dwarf flowering
Canna robusta. Tall, dark foliage
Centaurea candidissima
Centaurea gymnocarpa
Cobsea Scandens
Coleus. Fine varieties. Per 100 $5.00
Daisy (Beilis Perennis)
Dracaena indivisa
Forget-me-not. In baskets
Feverfew. Double white
Feverfew. Golden Feather
Fuchsias. Various sorts
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Each |
Doz. |
Each |
Doz. |
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$0.10 |
$1.00 |
Geraniums. Assorted varieties, 4 in. Pots. $0.20 |
$1.75 |
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.75 |
Geraniums. Assorted varieties, 3 in. Pots. |
.10 |
1.00 |
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.08 |
.60 |
Geraniums. Ivy-Leaved sorts, 4 in. Pots. . |
.15 |
1.50 |
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.25 |
2.00 |
Geraniums. Rose-scented, 4 in pots |
.15 |
1.50 |
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.10 |
1.00 |
Heliotrope. Dark and light |
.10 |
1.00 |
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.15 |
1.50 |
Hollyhock, Double. Assorted |
.15 |
1.50 |
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.15 |
1.50 |
Ivy, German |
.10 |
1.00 |
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.10 |
.75 |
Lantanas. In variety |
.10 |
.75 |
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.10 |
.85 |
Lemon Verbena |
.20 |
1.75 |
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.15 |
1.50 |
Lobelia. Dark blue |
.10 |
.75 |
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.08 |
.65 |
Marigold. French and African |
.15 |
1.50 |
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.30 |
Petunia, Double. Assorted colors |
.20 |
2.00 |
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.75 |
6.00 |
Petunia, Single. Assorted colors |
.10 |
1.00 |
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.30 |
Ricinis (Castor-oil Bean) |
.10 |
1.00 |
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.10 |
1.00 |
Salvia Spendens. Best Scarlet |
.15 |
1.25 |
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.60 |
Thunbergia, Trailing |
.10 |
1.00 |
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.20 |
1.75 * |
Vinca, or Periwinkle |
.25 |
2.50 |
FLOWER SEEDLINGS
Shipped by express only
Per Doz.
Asters $0.15 Pansies
Asters, extra plants in boxes of 1 doz. each .25 Salpiglossis
Balsams .15 Petunias . . .
Calendula .15 Phlox
Coreopsis 15 Pinks
Cosmos .20 Snapdragon
Gaillardia 15 Stocks
Mignonette 20 Verbenas...
Nasturtium. Dwarf; assorted .20 Zinnias
Nasturtium. Tall; assorted .20
Per Doz.
$0.30
.15
.15
.15
.15
.15
.15
.30
.15
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BUCKEYE INCUBATORS
THE “STANDARD” HOT WATER HATCHING DEVICE
Every Buckeye “Standard” Incu- bator bears the Underwriters’ Label of Approval.
During the past 25 years over four hun- dred thousand Buckeye incubators have been sold.
Buckeye incubators are equipped with every desirable device that can possibly add to incubator efficiency and they are sold with an absolute guarantee to hatch a chick from every hatchable egg.
Buckeye incubators are so simple that the beginner can operate them just as successfully as the experienced poultryman — that’s why they are so uniformly satisfactory.
. . . PRICES . . .
No. 1, Standard, Capacity 110 Eggs, $21.00 No. 4, Standard, Capacity 350 Eggs, $38.00
No. 2, Standard, Capacity 175 Eggs, 26.00 No. 5, Standard, Capacity 600 Eggs, 60.00
No. 3, Standard, Capacity 250 Eggs, 33.00
No. 2 (STANDARD)
Style E
A Remarkable Incubator At a Remarkable Price
With All the Desirable Buckeye Features
No. 14, Style E, Capacity, 60 Eggs, $ 8.50 No. 15, Style E, Capacity, 60 Eggs, 11.00
No. 16, Style E, Capacity, 110 Eggs, 15.00
No. 17, Style E, Capacity, 200 Eggs, 19.50
No. 14 (Style E)
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Moving toward or away from the heater, they get the temperature they prefer.
Newtown
Giant
Colony
Brooder
“BUILT FOR LONG- TIME SERVICE”
Shaking Grate — sliding door in Deflector raised.
The Great Time, Labor, Fuel and Chick Saver Coal=Burning, Self = Regulating, Simple, Safe and Economical.
Coal is recognized as the safest fuel to use to guard against the burning of property — the Newtown bums coal.
Every part of the Newtown Heater is cast iron with the exception of its heavy sheet metal casing around the fire bowl, which is a special safety feature. Air circulates between the heavy sheet metal casing and the hot fire bowl, which prevents over-heating of this part, so that there is no danger of the litter or buildings catching fire. The fire bowl is not exposed.
Prices, No 10,
For 300 Chicks or less.
$20.00; No. 11,
For 500 Chicks or less.
$25.00; No. 12, F"
1200 Chicks or less.
$32.50.
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THE
STANDARD
COLONY BROODER
Self=Feeding, Self “Regulating, Sim= pie, Safe, Everlasting
Saves Labor, Time and Honey! Broods 100 to 1000 Chicks
ABSOLUTE COMFORT FOR THE CHICKS. It is a well-established fact that every chick is not entirely comfortable in the same temperature — some require a little more heat, while others require less. Under the conditions provided by the Standard Colony Brooder, every chick can seek the precise temperature that suits it best. If it needs plenty of warmth it moves closer to the stove, and if it requires less heat it moves farther away from the stove. They follow the natural inclinations of nature.
IT IS ECONOMICAL, as it burns but three to six cents’ worth of coal in a day. In ordinary cool weather it cannot burn more than three cents’ worth of coal, and with the weather below freezing it cannot burn more than six cents' worth in a day.
PRICE, $16.00
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THE INTERNATIONAL SANITARY HOVER
The Sanitary Hover can be used anywhere that there is pro- tection for the chicks from wind and rain. It is not a center heat hover. It is warmest at the outer edge, which causes the chicks to distribute themselves near the curtain and prevents crowding and smothering the chicks.
It is a perfectly ventilated brooding device. It supplies plenty of fresh air for all the chicks, with no drafts. It can be carried around with ease and is ready for use wherever it may be dropped. No car- penter work is required to set it up — no cutting of holes nor building of platforms. All one has to do to set it up is set it down. A simple, safe, convenient, and dependable brooding device.
Price, $8.50
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Get away from the old idea that you should keep fifty chickens in a lot. You will make almost, if not quite, as much profit with twenty-five chickens raised in the “Lullaby” way as with fifty raised in the old-fashioned way.
It is not a question of how many chicks you put together in the spring that tells the profit later. It is “ How many did you raise out of every ioo hatched?”
Price, $1 each, F. O. B. Portland. (Parcel Post Charge, 1st and 2nd zones 6c., 3rd 8c.)
BUCKEYE FIRELESS BROODERS
No. 5, Capacity 25 Chicks, . . . Price, $1.50
Size of hover, 12% inches long by 16 inches wide. Size of yard, 16 inches long by 16 inches wdde.
No. 6, Capacity 50 Chicks, . . . Price, $2.60
Size of hover, 20 inches long by 20 inches wide.
Size of yard, 17 inches long by 20 inches wide.
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Eyrie
Egg
Shipping
Box
For shipping hatching eggs by express. Made of heavy corrugated cardboard, very strong, compact, light and con- venient.
1 Setting, each 15c.; $1.50 per doz.
2 Settings, each 20c. ; $2.00 per doz.
“BERKSHIRE” PAPER EGG BOXES
These boxes are intended for use in delivering eggs to private families. They are of a very convenient size, are shipped knock-down and can be readily set up.
Net price per doz. ..... $0.15
“ “ “ 25 .25
“ “ “ 100 .80
EYRIE SHIPPING COOP
A Strong, Light Weight Coop for Shipping Fancy Fowls
THE ANDERSON EGG BOX
Made of corrugated paper with double faced corrugated
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paper partitions protecting each individual flat for Shipment. |
egg. |
Folded |
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Each 1 Setting $0.20 2 Settings .30 |
Doz. $2.00 2.90 |
50 Egg Size 100 Egg Size |
Each $0.38 .60 |
Doz. $4.00 6.50 |
The body is made from extra heavy Corrugated Fibre Board, protecting the fowls from draughts, heat and cold. The top and bottom are strong- ly constructed of wood. They are folded flat for ship- ment greatly re- ducing freight and express charges.
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o. A |
Size 12x16x18 inches |
Each $0.50 |
Doz. $5.50 |
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“ B |
“ 12x18x22 “ |
.60 |
6.25 |
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“ C |
“ 12x22x22 “ |
.65 |
6.75 |
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“ D |
“ 20x22x22 “ |
.80 |
9.00 |
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“ E |
“ 20x24x22 “ |
.90 |
10.00 |
SEFTON LIVE CHICK BOX
Made from best grade of corrugated paper. For ship- ment it is folded flat, but can be easily set up and made ready for use.
25 Chicks. 50 Chicks. 100 Chicks.
Size 12 x 6x5 Size 12 x 12 x 5 Size 24 x 12 x 5
Each
$0.20
.25
.38
Doz.
$2.00
2.50
4.25
Humpty Dumpty Folding Egg Crate
A very light, strong and convenient egg crate and carrier.
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Size |
Each |
Per Doz. |
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3 |
Doz. |
$0.25 |
$2.75 |
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6 |
Doz. |
.30 |
3.00 |
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9 |
Doz, |
.35 |
3.25 |
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12 |
Doz. |
.40 |
3.50 |
This cut represents the Empire Shipping Coop, with top ventila- tion. The openings for ventila- tion are so spaced that birds can- not pass their heads through. An important feature of the coop is the top lid or cover which does not require hammer, saw or nails to coop or uncoop your birds; no matter how often you open or close the coop the top lid or cover is always in position. Coops shipped knocked down s,can be easily put in position by purchaser.
Each
Single Coop Size, 12x22x25 inches. Trio Size, 18x22x25 inches.
Pen Size, 22x22x25 inches.
1 Doz. Size. 7fx5fx2f inches.
2 Doz. Size. 7|x5fx5>i “
3 Doz. Size. 71x51x8
$0.90
1.10
1.20
PARCEL
POST
EGG
BOXES
Per 100 Per Doz.
$6.00 $0.85
7.60 1.00
10.60 1.40
ORDER EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT
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United States Poultry Fence
The United States Poultry Fence is galvanized after weaving and will not rust as Fencing galvanized before weaving.
The United States Poultry Fence has proven the best by test. It has long since established its superiority over other makes, and is in a class by itself. It is built to with- stand use and abuse and is guaranteed to give satisfaction.
The United States Poultry Fence is strictly a“No-Sag” poultry fence, as the combination of line and mesh wires, closely woven, prevents any lengthening or narrowing be- tween posts. In erecting United States Poultry Fence the line wires permit of being stretched to a high tension, which compels the fence to remain rigid and upright. These features place it a long stride beyond the Hex Mesh Netting, which never fails to narrow and lengthen if you attempt to stretch it to a tension required to prevent sagging.
No. 19. Wire Poultry Fence, 2-inch Mesh No. 19. Wire Chicken Fence, 1-inch Mesh
12 in. high, per roll 11.22 48 in. high, per roll $4.84 12 in. high, per roll
24 “ “ 2.43 60 44 44 6.06 18 44
36 44 44 3.63 72 44 44 7.27
SPECIAL AGENTS FOR PORTLAND
Banner Root Cutter
No. 7, Exclusively for Poultry
It cuts fast and is easy running. Leaves the feed in fine, brittle, ribbon-like strips that make choking impossible. Fowls large or small can safely eat the feed. The knives are adjustable and made of the very best of steel. An iron gate in bottom of hopper lets dirt and gravel escape before reaching the knives. In this cutter we offer the poultrymen a low-priced, high-grade, nicely finished and mechanically constructed machine. Two to five minutes will cut enough feed for a large flock of fowls.
Price, $5.50
$2.67 24 in. high, per roll $5.33
4.32 36 44 44 8.00
No. 8
Standard Improved Bone Cutters
Warranted to Cut Green or Dry Bone with Meat or Gristle, or Money Refunded
No. 10 Bench Cutter, with crank handle for hand use . . . . $ 6.75
“ 9 Bench Cutter, with balance wheel for hand use . . . . 8.80
44 8 Cutter with legs and balance wheel for hand use . . . 10.50
“ 7 Bench Cutter with balance wheel for hand use . . . - 12.00
44 6 Cutter with balance wheel and legs for hand use . . . 13.00
“ 3 Cutter with balance wheel and legs for hand use or pulley for power 17.75
“ 4 Cutter with double balance wheel for hand use . . . . 19.90
“ 2 Cutter for power . . . . . . . . . 27.50
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OPEN
Sexton’s Dry Feed Hopper
Easy to Fill. No Waste. Rat Proof.
Dust-Proof.
The lower cover is so arranged that it is held up by locking the top cover of Hopper over same, and by raising the top cover the lower cover will fall in place.
This Hopper is arranged to hang on the wall the desired distance from the floor, and never need be removed from the wall to be refilled. It is impossible to waste any feed, as the pan at the bottom takes any feed that may be picked out and the last crumb can be used, therefore saving any waste. The body being covered keeps feed dust-proof and clean, and is always dry.
Body made of galvanized iron and the grating is of round galvanized wire, preventing the Poultry from cutting their bills. No. 1, $1.00. No. 2, $1.50.
CLOSED
Norwich Automatic Feeder
Fill the Hopper with any dry grain feed, or any mixture of dry grain feed, and the revolving Bait Bar with cracked com. Stand the Feeder anywhere in the yard, pen or house, and put any kind of litter under machine. Adjust valve to feed desired quantity. Adjust legs for required height.
The exercise given by the action of the machine is just sufficient to keep the flock in perfect condition. If you are not absolutely satisfied with the machine in every respect, or find one objectionable feature, return it at our expense and we will at once refund your money.
PRICES
No. 1 — 8 Quart Hopper ..... $2.50 2—14 “ .... 3.25
The Apaco Poultry Feeder
This Feeder in general design is built on the same lines as the well-known Norwich Automatic Feeder, but is a hanging machine rather than arranged with adjustable standard.
The machine is complete with the all-important adjust- ing valve for regulating the discharge from the hopper, and may be relied upon as a thoroughly dependable and practicable machine.
One size only. 12 quarts capacity. Price $1.25 F. O. B. Portland. Parcel Post, weight 5 lbs.
“Overall” Feeders
These feeders are made of heavy stoneware, are very strong and durable, easily cleaned and never clog, inex- pensive, always accessible, and at the same time the birds cannot waste thejked.
6 quart size, 30c. each.
8 quart size, 40c. each.
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Norwich Chick Feeders
WITH RAIN TOP
Positively prevents chicks from wasting the mash, and it is impossible for them to get into the feed, thus making it an absolutely sanitary feeder. Top rod removable.
Price List.
10 in. Parcel Post, weight 15 oz SO . 25
15 in. Parcel Post, weight 19 oz 30
20 in. Parcel Post, weight 23 oz 35
With Rain Top add 10c. to list and 7 oz. to weight.
Junior Chick Feeder
The Buckeye Self= Feeding Hopper
Made of Galvanized Iron, with three compartments — for Shell, Grit and Charcoal. Will not clog. Price, SI. 00. Parcel Post, weight 5 lbs.
“L R” Brooder Chicken Feeders
FEEDS DRY MASH OR HARD GRAIN
FEEDS SOUR MILK OR WATER
Price, 25c. each. By Parcel Post, 30c.
Can be used for any kind of grain and is protected from waste by a specially designed grid. Can be hung on the wall.
No. 12 — 12 inches Long, 35c. Parcel Post, weight 2 lbs. No. 24 — 24 inches Long, 50c. Parcel Post, weight 3 lbs.
No. 1 — 10 in. Price 35c. Parcel Post, weight 2 lbs. No. 2 — 18 in. Price 55c. Parcel Post, weight 3 lbs.
1=2=3 Poultry Feeder
This Feeder is used Tor dry mash, scraps, shells, grit, char- coal or any poultry feed.
When used for one kind of feed only, take out separator, two kinds, put separator in one end. When used for three kinds, put separator in middle and you have three separate feeders. Price 50c. Parcel Post, weight 3 lbs.
Pettey’s Poultry Punch
Philadelphia
Poultry Marker
Price 25c. Postpaid
The best small chickmarker, and convenient to carry in the pocket. Postpaid 25c.
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EASY ACCESS POULTRY DRINKING FOUNTAIN
Made in Two Sections
It can be easily taken apart and thoroughly cleaned inside ; can be filled quickly and easily carried around after filling. Made of galvanized iron, ex- tremely simple, and cannot get out of order. Price, 1 gal, 75c., Parcel Post, weight 3 lbs. 2 gal. $1.10, Parcel Post, weight 4 lbs.
THE DUPLEX FOUNTAIN
Norwich Automatic Air = Lock Fountain
The most perfect device ever placed on the market for auto- matically supplying pure, fresh water in the poultry house. It is a physical and abso- lute impossibility to contaminate or pollute the water supply, and requires cleaning about once in three months, only.
Guaranteed frost- proof to ten degrees below zero.
Made in one size only, 5 gallons capac- ity.
Complete with Burner Base, $4.00.
Without Burner Base, $2.50.
Mailing weight, 17 lbs.
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Fills from the top. Dead air space keeps water cool in summer and from freezing in winter.
No. 1, 1 gallon size, $1.00. Mailing weight, 4 lbs.
No. 2, 2 gallon size, $1.50. Mailing weight, 6 lbs.
Andrews’ Drinking Fountain. A sanitary and practical automatic
fountain.
1 gallon size $1.00
2 gallon size 1.60
Mailing weights 4 and 6 lbs.
The latest and most practical sanitary fountain on the market. This is a double fount, keeps the water clean and pure. Easy to fill. Easy to care for. 4-qts. 60c., Parcel Post, weight 3 lbs. 8-qts. 85c., Parcel Post, weight 4 lbs.
The Peerless Brooder Fountain
It is the ideal fountain for small chickens. Easy to fill and easy to clean.
Price, 30c.
Mailing weight, 2 lbs.
Stoneware Fountains
They keep the water cool, and it is impos- sible for chickens to get drowned. 1 qt.
25c., 2 qts. 30c.
CUPS FOR POULTRY COOPS
These cups are made to hang inside of exhibition coops or cages and can be used for birds or small pet animals.
No. 1 holds pint $0.15
No. 2 holds 1 pint 20
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SPIR-OL
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LEG BANDS
RED
WHITE
BLUE
AMBER
GREEN
BLACK
PINK
RUBY
ASIATIC
AMERICAN
Made of Celluloid
Identify birds as far as you can distinguish colors. Indestructible and can be slipped on and off like a key ring. Sample free. Poultry sizes: 12 for 15c., 25 for 30c., 50 for 50c., 100 for 75c., postpaid. Baby Chick Bands: 25 for 20c., 50 for 35c., 100 for 50c., Postpaid.
THE VICTOR BAND
In Colors with numbers
Made in celluloid and aluminum. Adjustable. Entirely new and different from all others. Large printed numbers, bright and clear colors. Red, blue, white, yellow and green. Prices: Prepaid by mail: 12 for 35c., 25 for 60c., 50 for $1.10, 100 for $2.00.
CAPITAL LEG BAND
Made in Celluloid
It is instantly adjustable to the size of the leg. It locks with a double clamp, fits the leg perfectly, and once on, stays on, until you remove it. The Figures are Raised or Embossed and are always clear and distinct. Supplied in consecutive numbers to suit purchaser.
Prices: Prepaid by mail, 12 for 15c., 25 for 25c., 50 for 40c., 100 for 65c., 250 for $1.50.
FAVORITE LEG BAND
This is a popular aluminum leg band with RAISED FIGURES, and can be supplied in consecutive numbers as desired. It is easily attached, and, when in place, cannot be lost off in continuous wear.
Prices: Prepaid by mail, 12 for 15c., 25 for 25c., 50 for 40c., 100 for 65c.
Start Oats Sprouting
The feeding of sprouted oats is no longer an experiment. By feeding sprouted oats through the winter, egg pro- duction can be kept up to a much larger degree than other- wise.
ANDREWS’ OAT SPROUTER
The outer walls are constructed of the best grade of Poplar Lumber, lined with asbestos, and on the inner walls galvanized lining is used; thus where moisture and heat is prev- alent on the inside, gal- vanized lining is used, but on the outside, where the sprouter is subject to change in weather, wood is used, with asbestos lining, to make the heat more uniform.
Capacity Outfit “B.” Lamp Chamber; 2 sections; 4 trays; holds 20 quarts; recommended for flock of from 100 to 150. Price, $10.75.
Economy Oat Sprouter
This Sprouter employs the nat- ural process for sprouting. No heat necessary.
The Tray contains five Sprouting Pans and one Drip Pan 16x17 inches.
Made of galvanized iron — -will not rust.
Price $5.50
NESCO BROOD COOP
(Galvanized.)
Declared by chicken experts to be as near perfect as can be made in meeting poultry re- quirements.
This coop is spec- ially fine for setting hens. It keeps them confined and undis- turbed by other fowls or rats.
Bottom Diam. .20 in.
Height 18^ in.
Price $2.00
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A. S. & L. “Sterling Quality” Egg Cases
The most complete Egg Case on the market, largely used by shippers, and constructed to stand Rough Handling in Transit
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“Pittsburgh Perfect” Chicken, Rabbit and Poultry Fences
“Here is a combination ot ‘Pittsburgh Perfect’ Fence styles whose field of usefulness and perfect adaptability outclass by far any other fences made for similar purposes.”
“They give to poultry quarters, gardens, etc., a smart, up-to- date appearance, and are the most durable and thoroughly satis- factory poultry fence possible to procure. It is unnecessary to use a top board with any of these fences, as we employ an extra heavy top and bottom wire, which also adds greatly to strength. A top board gives the chickens a chance to see how high they have to fly to get over, and if no board is used they will not fly over. For about a foot and a half from the ground the line wires are only an inch apart, while the stay wires are placed either four or six inches apart.”
Made in six different heights, offering many economical ad- vantages.
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ANDREWS’ EQQ TRAYS
These trays are used for collecting eggs in the laying houses. They are made to hold four dozen eggs. Andrews’ Trays can be stacked on top of one another — a saving in space. You can reach eggs from each tray without moving the tray above.
Price: 50c. each. Mailing weight, 3 lbs.
Buckeye Egg Tester
Made of tin to fit either B or C Burner.
Makes a strong, powerful light for the egg so that any person can easily determine the fertility. 25c. each, Postpaid.
Wire Hen’s Nest
Supported on Walls by hooking over two nails. Each, 15c., Per doz. |1.25
STERLINGWORTH WATER GLASS
Put your eggs down in the spring and summer, wher they are cheap, and keep them fresh for ten months. One gallon makes sufficient solution for 50 dozen. It has been thor- oughly tested. Do not trust eggs tc water glass of inferior strength. Water glass must be pure and strong to safely protect eggs.
Sterlingworth Water Glass is first quality.
Prices: 1 quart 25c., mailing weight 5 lbs.; 1 gallon 75c., mailing weight, If lbs.; 5 gal. cans $2.50 each; 10 gal. cans $4.50 each.
Carter’s Green Food Feeder
Made of strong, soft twine. Hang in the hen house or yard for poultry feeding. Capacity, one- half bushel of cabbage, beets, clover, etc.
PRICE, 25c
By mail, prepaid
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DR. HESS
POULTRY AND STOCK - PREPARATIONS — =
Prescriptions by Dr. Hess, M. D., D. Y. S.
Dr. Hess Poultry Pan=a=ce=a
ternal antiseptics that counteract disease; insures a healthy, singing poultry flock. Costs but a trifle — a penny’s worth enough for thirty hens per day.
Makes poultry healthy; makes hens lay; not a stimulant, but a tonic that tones up the dormant egg organs, brings back the scratch and cackle and compels each hen to put her share of eggs in the market basket.
It also contains in-
IJA lbs. 25c.; 5 lbs. 60c.; 12 lbs. $1.25; 25 lb. pail $2.50
GUARANTEED
Dr. Hess Instant Louse Killer
Kills lice on poultry, horses, cattle; sheep ticks; bugs on cucumber, squash and melon vines; cabbage worm, slugs on rose bushes, etc. Sold in sifting- top cans. Look for the word “In- stant” before buying.
PRICE, lib. 25c. 3 lbs. 60c.
GUARANTEED
Dr. Hess Dip and Disinfectant
Non-poisonous and non-irritating, and guaranteed to be absolutely uni- form in strength at all times. One gallon of Dip makes from 70 to 100 gallons effective solution. Spray it on roosts. Sprinkle it over the runs and in all cracks and crevices.
Spray it on cattle and horses.
Makes a splendid dip for hogs and sheep. It’s a sure parasite and dis- ease germ destroyer. Purifies stables, troughs, sinks, drains.
Pt. 25c., Qt. 40c., 2 Qts. 60c., Gal. $1.00 GUARANTEED
Dr. Hess Stock Tonic
Formula printed on every package
Every ingredient indorsed by the U. S. Dispensatory and other high medical authorities. It aids diges- tion, makes stock healthy, and ex- pels worms. Helps stock convert more ration into milk, flesh, blood and muscle. Every pound backed by the Dr. He<ss & Clark unqualified guarantee.
PRICES, 25 lb. pail $2.00
100 lb. drum $6.50
Dr. Hess Worm Powder
For horses, sheep, cattle and hogs.
It is highly concentrated and is an effective vermifuge. Dr. Hess own prescription that proved effective in his practice.
PRICE, 1 y2 lbs. 50c.
GUARANTEED
Dr. Hess Healing Powder
The modem gall cure. Cures galls, cuts, wounds, ulcers, grease heel. An- tiseptic and soothing. Heals every- thing it touches by forming a coating, cleaning and closing up wounds. Comes in sifting-top cans.
Dr.
PRICE, 4 oz. 25c; 10 oz. 50c. Absolutely Guaranteed
Hess Heave Powder
A dependable preparation for re- lieving horses of heaves, chronic coughs, asthma, bronchitis, etc ; with careful diet, the frequent use of this valuable preparation will afford permanent relief in the ma- jority of cases.
PRICE, lb. package 50c.
Dr. Hess Colic Remedy
A reliable preparation for the treatment of spasmodic and flatulent colic, gripes, acute or chronic indigestion, impaction of the stomach, bowel inflammation, etc.
PRICE, 50c. and $1.00. Guaranteed
YOUR MONEY BACK IF NOT SATISFIED
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Conkey’s Buttermilk Starting; Food
Buttermilk your baby chicks and make them grow like weeds. Put vim and vigor into them when they most need it; help them throw off disease and withstand exposure. Conkey’s Buttermilk Starting Food provides buttermilk for the chicks in a dry, sanitary form. It makes a regular, uniform supply possible, and in addition to this it contains sweet, pure grains and just enough medication to start the organs working in a normal way. It is a nourishing, stamina-building food that makes the youngsters husky and strong. One pound will feed twelve chicks for three weeks.
Pkgs., 25c. and 50c.; bags— 14 lbs. $1.00, 25 lbs. $1.75, 50 lbs. $3.25, 100 lbs. $6.00.
CONKEY’S ROUP REMEDY
25c., 50c. and $1.00 CONKEY’S CANKER SPECIAL
50c. and $1.00
CONKEY’S CHOLERA REMEDY
25c. and 50c.
CONKEY’S SOREHEAD (Chickenpox)
REMEDY 25c. and 50c.
CONKEY’S BRONCHITIS REMEDY 50c. CONKEY’S GAPE REMEDY 25c. and 50c.
CONKEY’S WHITE DIARRHOEA REMEDY
25c. and 50c.
CONKEY’S POULTRY TONIC
Pkgs. 25c., 50c. and $1.00 CONKEY’S LICE POWDER
Pkgs. 10c., 25c. and 50c. CONKEY’S LICE LIQUID
Qt. 35c., 2qts. 60c.
CONKEY’S NOXICIDE
Pt. 35c., qt. 60c., 2 qts., 90c.
French’s Poultry Mustard insures healthful and proper conditions at all times. This is not ordinary table mustard, but is prepared for poultry alone. Feed a teaspoonful for every six fowls; mix with dry meal, then add water. Price, lRf-lb. pkg. 40c.; 3-lb. pkg. 70c. ; 5-lb. pkg. $1.10; 10-lb. pkg. $2.00; 25-lb. pail, $4.50.
JAPROID ROOFING
This roofing in built on a base of heavy wool felt, thoroughly saturated and coated with pure Gilsonite Asphalt. The high grade quality of felt gives this roofing a tensile strength which renders it practically inde- structible under ordinary conditions.
The heavy saturation of pure Gilsonite Asphalt, the best water- proofing product known, renders this roofing absolutely impervious to heat or cold, and waterproof to the most perfect degree.
It is made 36 inches wide, put up in rolls containing 108 square feet, sufficient to cover 100 square feet, allowing for a 2-inch lap.
Prices: Per Roll, 1 ply, $2.00; 2 ply, $2.25; 3 ply, $2.50.
STERLINGWORTH POULTRY CHARCOAL
Charcoal aids digestion, promotes health, and is generally corrective of many poultry ills. No poultry raiser can afford to be without it.
XX (Fine Granulated) for Chicks and Chick Food Mixtures.
XXX (Medium Granulated) for Half-Grown Fowls, Pigeons, etc.
XXXX (Coarse Granulated) for Grown Fowls, Geese, Turkeys, etc. Prices: 50-lb. paper lined burlap sacks, $1.00 each. 2-lb. cartons, 15c. each.
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Andrews Efficiency Baby Chick Carriers
These boxes are made of jute fibre board, water-proof inside and out
Russell Poultry Killing Knife
French Poultry Killing Knife
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Carbola. The Disinfectant that Paints.
Carbola is superior to lime, which loses what slight disinfecting qualities it ever had by slacking when exposed to the air. It is a snow white, cold water paint that will not blister, flake or peel off, combined with a germicide twenty times stronger than carbolic acid, but neither caustic nor poisonous. Can be applied with either sprayer or brush.
Price: Trial pkg., postpaid 35c., by express 25c.; 10 lb. pkg., by express $1.00; 20 lb. pkg., by express $2.00; 50 lb. pkg. $4.00.
>< ANGULAR POULTRY KILLER ,§>< PILLING - PHIL A.
Angular Poultry Killing Knife
Price of each of the above Knives, 50c. postpaid.
NEST EGGS
Porcelain. Each, 3c., doz. 20c. Lime (medicated), each 3c., doz. 25c. Add 8c. per doz. if wanted sent by mail.
YOUNG’S RAT DESTROYER
Young’s Rat Destroyer has a charm for rats the same as catnip has for cats. It has a corrosive effect on the linings of the stomach, and is harmless to larger animals in the small quantities eaten by rats or mice. Its ac- tion upon rats is slow, and they usually leave the premises in search of water.
Price, 25c. express collect; (cannot be sent by mail). 40c. by express prepaid.
Water Barrel Trucks
Water Barrel, Hand Cart, Leaf Rack
Adjustable to One Truck
All easily attached
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Sprinkler attachment $4.00 Extra trunnions, per pair $ .70
New England Root Cutter
With Separate Crank and Balance Wheel
The great advantage of feeding cattle and sheep during the winter months partly on vegetables has become generally recognized. It is necessary, however, to properly cut the Roots so as to prevent choking, and to make them easy of digestion.
We have in this cutter one which will do the work in every way accept- ably, and for which only a small price is charged.
Price, $8.00
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EGGS FOR HATCHING
At short notice we can furnish Eggs from reliable breeders
Partridge Plymouth Rocks
Plymouth Rock (Barred,
Buff and White)
White Wyandotte Rhode Island Red Leghorn (White and Buff) Orpington (Black, Buff and White) .... Buttercups
Partridge Plymouth Rock (The Beauty-Utility Breed)
Setting of 13 Eggs
$1.25 to $3.00 1.25 to 3.00 1.25 to 3.00
1.50 to 3.00
2.50 to 5.00
5.00
2.00 to 5.00
We shall be pleased to quote special prices for eggs in large quantities for incubators
DAY OLD CHICKS
A great many poultry keepers, especially those in a small way, prefer to buy the young chicks to the trouble of hatching. To meet this demand we furnish good lively chicks in all the ordinary breeds at reasonable prices.
WATERPROOF SHEETING
Use waterproof sheeting in the windows of your hen house in place of glass. Then there will always be a circulation of pure, dry air and no steam, as caused by glass. You will notice that the Experi- ment Stations use it. 15c. per yard.
Pine Tree Shipping Crates
Made of Green Elm, then thoroughly dried. The round comers prevent injury and loss by crowding, so frequent in square cornered crates. Price, $1.25.
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Diarrhoea Remedy
A guaranteed remedy for white diarrhoea in young chicks and for dysentery, diarrhoea and all bowel troubles in full grown fowls. Prices : Trial size box, 25c., postpaid.
Box sufficient for several flocks, 50c., postpaid.
The Candles are especially useful in ridding poultry houses, dog kennels, etc., of insect pests, as the vapor from them penetrates crevices not reached by other means. Price, 10c. each; post- paid, 15c.
STERLING WORTH FISH FOOD
An imported cereal wafer food prepared especi- ally for feeding gold fish. Each wafer is 2^x3^ inches and about the thickness of blotting paper. Price, per box, (20 sheets'), 10c., postpaid. Per doz., $1.00 postpaid.
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®Park ^Pollard O
LAYffiBUST FEEDS
MANUFACTURED BY
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BOSTON , MASS.
POULTRY FEED SPECIALISTS
TAKEN FROM “THE PARK & POLLARD CO., YEAR BOOK AND ALMANAC”
'jF^CTPJC O I ] Cl r*d LAY OR BUST — Dry-Mash
When we tell you that Park & Pollard Dry-Mash makes them "lay or bust” every time, at all season# of the year, we mean what we say. It is as impossible for a healthy hen to eat "Lay or Bust” and not lay as for half a dozen women to sweep back the tide in Boston Harbor. Not only does it produce eggs at a lower cost than any other feed, but it maintains the birds in better health and does away with more than one-half the labor of caring for them.
Many of the ailments of Poultrydom are directly traceable to improper feeding. Egg eating, feather pulling, too much broodiness, over-fatness, diarrhoea, constipation, crop-bound, slow moulting, pale combs, poor fertility, weak germs, low vitajity in young chicks, soft-shelled eggs are all due to improper diet, and we have corrected the tendency to all of them in our mixtures, and have demonstrated that these ailments are largely overcome by the use of Park & Pollard feeds. These points are given constant and careful considera- tion by us, and the requirements followed out regardless ot the cost of the proper materials.
A fluctuating grain market does not mean that high-priced ingredients necessary to the proper balancing of our feeds will be left out of our mixtures; this would be poor economy for you and for us.
Lay or Bust will give you the results you are looking for every day in the year
^f^oIJard screened scratch feed
Scratch Feed is a supplementary ration; that is to say, the eggs or the growth, are in the Lay or Bust and the growing Feed; the Scratch Feed, or hard feed, only serves to balance and fill out the ration.
There is no question that by using Park & Pollard I, ay or Bust Feed in connection with most any Scratch Feed you will obtain better results than you have ever gained before, but if you wish to obtain the very highest egg yields and maintain your flock in the highest state of health by all means feed both Lay or Bust^and Park and Pollard screened scratch feed.
a r Ic ZS^olJard & growing feed
The use of some other feed than hard grains for the growing chicks is an absolute necessity if you want the chick to come quickly and naturally to an early and rugged maturity. .
After the chickens are five days or a week old, provide them with a continuous ration of Park Pollard Growing Feed, which is made up of a happy combination of the strongest and richest grains and meat foods ground together in the most appetizing form for the chickens. It gives a wide variety to feed upon, and so fully nourishes every part of the growing stock that they are always in good form and well feathered, with unlimited stamina, and they grow evenly and rapidly. , , .
Bowel trouble is unknown unless the heat goes wrong in the heated brooders, and legf weakness never comes if they have outdoor exercise daily. They are in market bigger than last season s four months birds. Remember well fed chicks are paying chicks.
BABY BUSTER CHICK FEED
Formerly called “Gritless”
If the chickens consumed the chick feed in the first month of their lives in the quantities they use when from three to five months of age, there might be a little excuse for poultrymen looking for less expensive rations, provided it did not imperil the lives of the youngsters, but when we consider that a pound of the best chick feed will put a chicken beyond the danger period, or up to three weeks of age, what excuse is there for the saving of a quarter of a cent a pound when it endangers the entire season’s crop of producers! The trifle you save on one hundred chicks you would lose in the death of one. When you have so much at stake, why use anything but the best?
This feed contains fish as in previous years, as, with each additional season, we have found that fish is a wonderful vitalizer and strength promoter in the youthful days of the chicken’s life.
Order it by its name! — “Baby Buster” Chick Feed.
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Bath, Me., Feb. 28, 1916.
I house my birds in
The Park & Pollard Co.
Gentlemen:— I have been feeding your feed all the year and have had great success, open front houses and feed them according to your system.
Very truly yours,
(Signed) CHARLES E. OLIVER
R. F. D. 4 Box 6, Brunswick Me., May, 1915.
The Park & Pollard Co.
Gentlemen: — There is no use to question the value of your Growing Feed for young chicks here. I have a flock of 97 R. I. Reds and the smallest weight is 1 lb. and 9 oz. and only 5 weeks old. I think this is pretty good. All your feeds have a large place in my feed room. They cannot be equalled.
Yours truly,
(Signed) ERNEST BARIBEAU.
Perth Amboy, N. J., Jan. 19, 1915.
The Park & Pollard Co. . „ , , , c
Gentlemen: — As one who has from time to time used your “Lay or Bust” with excellent results, I would like to ask you fqr two of your Year Books and Almanacs. They have been to me in the past not only an excellent memo book but a guide and a companion in raising and caring for my birds. Thanking you, I remain Yours very truly, T..,M „ /-.aqqttw
(Signed) JAMES H. CASSIDY.
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The Waters’ Butter Worker
The WATERS’ Butter Worker is the best dairy worker manufactured and the favorite among dairymen. The tray has the bottom made of one clear piece of selected cypress board. It can be instantly removed and used as a butter bowl if desired. The castings are all heavily galvanized.
The butter worker comes equipped with hard- wood stand, as illustrated.
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4 to 8 |
8.00 |
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No. 2 |
36 “ |
18 “ |
5 to 40 |
8 to 12 |
9.00 |
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No. 3 |
39 “ |
20 “ |
5 to 50 |
12 to 18 |
10.00 |
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No. 4 |
48 “ |
22 “ |
10 to 75 |
18 to 30 |
12.00 |
The Kinerson Combination Butter Prints
These Butter Prints are largely used and give per- fect satisfaction; practical, simple and durable.
Prints engraved to order with simple design, initial or monogram, without extra charge.
For special design a small advance on the list will be charged.
A paddle and two cutters are furnished with each print.
No. of Print
2
3
4
5
6 10 12
Capacity of Capacity of Each No. of Cakes Moulds in lbs. Cake in ounces
4
4
4
4
8
24
8
2
2
1
1
2
4
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No. 6 Print |
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Dimensions of |
Dimensions of |
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Moulds in inches |
Each Cake |
Price |
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ii x3^: |
3^x224 |
$4.50 |
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12 x3 |
3 x3 |
4.50 |
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4^jx5 |
2^x2 y* |
4.25 |
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10 x2^ |
2^x2^ |
4.50 |
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10 x4 y2 |
2Y*2 Y |
5.25 |
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