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what splendid heights gardening and farming in America will eventually reach.

No one in my line, I feel sure, has before them always more strongly the single thought —to do better work—in a sincere effort to satisfy the users of Seeds, and make my cus- tomers my permanent friends.

Brevity is the soul of business; and allow me to forcibly call your attention to this fact: My Seeds have stood the test of time—for more than seventeen years they have carried the positive assurance that to Plant Them Wisely meant to Reap Bountifully.

I thank you for your orders of the past, and to please you in the future is my earnest desire. [I would ask your most careful consideration of my catalogue, which I feel will prove of interest and value to you. The good seed crops of the past season (with few exceptions) have enabled me to continue offering most things at my always reasonable prices.

POULTRY SUPPLIES.—I want to call your attention to this department of my business, and the pages in this cata- logue that are devoted to same. I carry the largest and most complete stock of Poultry Supplies in the Northwest, and can fill your orders for anything you want in this line.

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I guarantee that if I cannot promptly fill your order for any item, that I will at once return the money sent for same.

I guarantee that I will not keep your money, send you “due bill” or substitute something you do not want.

I guarantee that seeds ordered from this catalogue will prove of satisfactory purity and germination to you, or they may be returned at my expense, and the money that has been paiea will be cheerfully and promptly refunded without “ifs or ands.”

I prefer that remittance be made by Bank Draft, Ex- press or Post Office Money Order, and I Guarantee that money sent in that way will reach me.

I accept postage stamps, currency or coin, but I Do Not Guarantee that money sent in that form will reach me.

SUGGESTIONS TO CUSTOMERS

Cash should always accompany the order. No goods c seine (C5 @s ID)

BCR BEA WANTS AN OREER SEEDS BY MAIL.—A!1 seeds in packets, ounces and FROM YOU.”’ quarter pounds will be sent postpaid -by mail at prices quoted; on parcels containing more than a quarter pound postage must be added at the rate of 8 cents per pound; on Beans and Peas, 8 cents per pint and 15 cents per quart, and on Corn, 6 cents per pint and 10 cents per quart.

SIGN YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS.—Many orders reach me every season in which the Name and Post Office Address are lacking. It is of course impossible for me to fill these orders until they are identified.

SHIPPING DIRECTIONS.—Shipping directions should accompany all orders. Where no particular mode of transportation is designated |] shall exercise my best judgment, and forward by express, freight or mail, aS may seem most advisable.

USE THE ORDER SHEET AND ADDRESSED ENVELOPE.

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As an inducement to purchasers of my seeds in packets and ounces only, I make this most liberal offer, but I wish it thoroughly understood that it applies to orders for seed in PACKETS AND OUNCES ONLY, and not to orders for 4 pounds, pounds, pints, quarts, or collections.

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DELIVERED FREE BY MAIL TO ANY ADDRESS IN THE UNITED STATES OR CANADA. See Bargain Collections on Back Cover Page. ; : I jssue a special Wholesale List for Market Gardeners, Truckers, and those buying more than $5.00 worth of Garden Seeds. Send for it, if this means you. Awaiting your commands, I remain, Yours truly, Milwaukee, Wis., January, 1907. THEO. WOSS, Seedsman.

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: = S ge Be ae : Comprising all the standard varieties as well as all novelties of real merit. Grown in climates and under conditions best suited to their perfect development.

ASPARAGUS.

One ounce will sow 40 feet of drill; 4 to 5 pounds an acre.

Columbian Mammoth White—A new and distinct variety with pure white shoots of very large and vigorous growth and superior quality, remaining a long time in edible condition. PKt., 5¢;. 02Z., 10c; %4 lb., 25c¢; lb., 75e.

Palmetto—Very early and desirable on account of its large size, regular growth, great productiveness and excellent quality. Pkt., 5e; 0z., 10e; % lb., 15¢; Ib., 50c.

Conover’s Colossal—A well tried standard variety, large size, quick growth, good quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c;%4 lb., 15¢; Ib., 40c.

ASPARAGUS ROOTS.

Two-year-old roots.

Columbian Mammoth White—$1.00 per 100 by express. Palmetto—75c per 100 by express. Conover’s Colossal—60c per 100 by express.

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AY \ it j 4 BEETS. White Asparagus.

One ounce to 50 feet of drill; 5 pounds to the acre in drills.

Culture—The best soil for beets is one that is rather light and thoroughly enriched with manure. For an early supply, sow in spring as soon as the ground becomes fit to work, in drills about 1 foot apart and 2 inches deep. For main crop, sow the first week in May, and for winter use sow in June.

Edmand’s Turnip—A new and very superior variety. Nearly as early as the Eclipse. The skin and flesh are deep blood red in: color, exceedingly sweet and tender, of good market size, round: L and smooth, with a single tap root, top very smali. Cannot fail iS give the highest satisfaction for winter or summer use. Pkt., 5¢; oz., 10e; % Ib., 15ce.

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Crosby’s Egyptian—An improved strain of the Egyptian. While being as early, it is much thicker, smoother, of better color and quality than its parent. A most desirable beet. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % Ib., 20c; Ib., 50c.

a oe Blood Turnip—Tender and a good late keeper. Pkt., 5¢; oz., 10c; % Ib., 15e; ., 40¢. :

Eclipse—An early variety, globe shaped, smooth, with firm small top, very sweet flesh fine and dark red color. Pkt., 5¢; oz., 10ce; %4 Ib., 15ce; Ib., 40c. - ¢

Long Smooth Blood Red—Tender and sweet, excellent for winter use. Pkt., 5e: oz. 10e; %4 Ib., 15¢; Ib., 40c. | | a eae

Swiss Chard or Silver Beet—A distinct vegetable and much superior to the common beets for greens. If sown at the same time, it will be fit to use before them. Later the plants form broad, flat, beautiful white and wax-like stems to the leaves, which are very delicious cooked as beets; or pickled. Pkt., 5¢; oz., 10e; %4 Ib., 15e; Ib., 40e.° ~~

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BEANS. One quart to 100 feet of drill; 14% bushels to the acre in drills.

Culture—About the first of May select a warm, dry, sheltered spot; dig and manure slightly; make drills 2 inches deep and 18 inch to 2 feet apart; drop the beans 3 inches apart in the drills, and cover not more than 2 inches deep.

DWARF GREEN-PODDED VARIETIES.

Improved Early Red Valentine.—About 10 < days earlier than the common Early Valen tine. In addition to this it is more robust : ; and vigorous, and produces the true, round, curved mods very Sound Unexcelled in quality and uniformity of ripening, nearly the whole crop can be taken at one picking, usually within 35 days after planting. Pkt., 5c; pt., 15c;.qt., 25c; pk., $1.25; bu., $4.75.

Burpee’s Stringless Green Pod.—The only stringless green pod bush bean in cultiva- tion. Consequently it surpasses all others in crisp, tender flavor. The finely shaped, long green pods are absolutely stringless, and are ready to market two weeks earlier than the Valentines. It is of immense value, not only to the market gardener, but also to the ama- teur who seeks a rare quality early for the home table. Pkt., 5c; pint, 15c; quart, 25c; peck, $1.40; bushel, $5.25.

Refugee, or Thousand to One.—Hardy, yields abundantly, and of fine quality. Pkt., 5¢e; pint, 15c; quart, 25c; peck, $1.25; bushel, $4.50.

Burpee’s Dwarf Lima.—A dwarf or bush form of the true large lima, which is of great value. They are of perfect form, grow 18 to 20 inches high, of stout and erect growth, yet branching and vigorous. An immense yielder, each bush bearing from 50 to 200 handsome large pods, well filled with very large beans of luscious flavor. Pkt., 5c; pint, 20c; quart, 30c; peck, $1.65.

Henderson’s Dwarf Lima.—A irue dwarf Lima Bean, requiring no support, grows in compact bush form, from 15 to 18 inches high. Pkt., 5c; pint, 20c; quart, 30c; peck, $1.65. DWARF WAX BEANS.

Davis’ Kidney Wax.—The best for market gardeners or canners. In productiveness it is astonishing, as it will produce at least one-third more bushels of pods to the acre than any other wax bean. The pods are long, straight, oval, of clear waxy white color and handsome, often growing from 7 to 8 inches in length, and when fit for use are quite stringless and of fine flavor. Pkt., 5c; pint, 15c; quart, 30c; peck, $1.75; bushel, $6.75.

Saddleback Wax.—The plants are of strong bush growth, 15 inches in height, extra productive. The pods are long, nearly straight, well rounded, and so meaty as to be saddlebacked or creased in the center. The pods are so fleshy that the space between the bean is solid meat without any open spaces, extremely brittle, always stringless, of a rich golden yellow and finest flavor. Pkt., 5c; pint, 15c; quart, 30c; peck, $1.75; bushel, $6.75.

Improved Rust-Proof Golden Wax.—Exceedingly crisp and tender and of a most de- licious flavor. Pkt., 5c; pint, 15c; quart, 30c; peck, $1.65; bushel, $6.50.

Golden Wax.—An early stringless bean, pod of golden wax color and excellent quality. Pkt., 5c; pint, 15c; quart, 25c; peck, $1.70; bushel, $6.50.

Black Wax.—Bright, rich yellow in color, very tender, rich and buttery when cooked. Pkt., 5c; pint, 15c; quart, 2oc; peck, $1.70; bushel, $6.50.

BEANS—Pole or Running. One Quart to 150 Hills.

King of the Garden Lima.—Heaviest cropper. Pkt. 5c; pint 20c; quart 30c; pk. $1.75.

Oid Homestead, or “Kentucky Wonder.”—The pods, usually 7 inches or more in length, are so fleshy that they are greater in width than breadth, being deeply creased or “saddlebacked.” They are solidly meaty, string- less when young, and of finest quality. If pods are gathered as they mature the vines will con- tinue to bear to the end of the season. PKt., 5c; pint, 20c; quart, 30c; peck, $1.75.

German Black Wax Pole.—A superb variety, growing rapidly, very productive, rich golden yellow color, round, full and fleshy. Pkt., 5c; pint, 15c; quart, 30c: peck, $1.75. = Horticultural Pole.—Beans round, oval, speck- , Jed, popular for private use. Pkt., Be; pint, 15c; WY quart, 25c; peck, $1.50.

Scarlet Runner.—Cultivated for ornamental purposes. Pkt., 5c; pint, 15c; quart, 30c.

BEANS—English. a= : Broad Windsor.—Largest and best. Pkt., 5c; “avided Wax Beans. pint, 15c; quart, 30c.

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GROWN FOR FEEDING STOCK.

MANGEL-WURZEL S=\_~—s AND SUGAR BEET.

Culture—Both Mangles and Sugar Beets require deep, well enriched soil. Sow in May or June in rows 18 inches to 2 feet apart, and 3 to 8 inches in the rows. As soon as the frost oc- curs, dig the crop. About 4 lbs. are required for an acre.

Prize Long Red—A popular and very productive variety. libs 1L0es Ib. 20: > Tbs. 20¢

Mammoth Long Red—An exceptionally large variety and heavy cropper. % lb., 10e; lb., 25c; 5 Ibs., $1.00.

Golden Tankard—Color bright yellow, very productive. 4 Ibsel0e> Ib..925¢;. 5: lbs. 2500:

Champion Yellow Globe—A favorite round variety. %4 lb., 10es 1h. 25¢3-5elbs.; $1.00:

White Sugar Beet—Grown extensively for feeding stock, also for extraction of sugar. 4 lb., 10c; Ib., 25c; 5 Ibs., $1.00. =

Klein Wanzleben—This kind is grown on a larger scale than any other sugar beet. The root is conical, straight and even, quite large at the head and rapidly tapering. It is easy to dig and is a heavy yielder. 1% lb., 10e; lb., 25c¢; 5 Ibs., $1.00.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS. One ounce will sow 300 feet of drill.

Brussels Sprouts are being more extensively grown and used. Home gardeners are finding out that this delicious vege- table can be as easily grown as cabbage. Sow in May and manage as Winter Cabbage. In the fall break the leaves down so that the little cabbage will have more room to grow.

Mammoth Long Red

Dwarf Improved—A fine strain. Pkt., 5¢; 0z., 10¢; 14 Ib., 35c. : Mangel-Wurzel.

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CABBACE.

One ounce of seed will produce about 2,000 plants. Set 8,000 to 10,000 plants to the acre of the early sorts and 6,000 of the large, late kinds.

We pride ourselves on having the best, purest and highest grade of cabbage seed that is offered, or at least it is surpassed by none. Compared with the cost of seed, there is more money in growing cab- bage than any other crop and there is nothing that growers should be more particular about.

The cabbage requires a deep, rich soil, and thor- ough working to insure good, solid, full-sized heads. Sow early sorts in hot-beds in February or March, or in open ground as soon as it can be worked. Later or winter crops in May or June, in shallow drills 6 i gla inches apart. When the plants are.4 inches high MHenderson’s Early Summer Cabbage. transplant into richly manured ground, the early kinds 2 feet apart. The fall and winter varieties three feet apart.

Early Spring or Flat Parisian—An extra early flat-headed Cabbage, coming in with Jersey Wakefield. The great value of this extra early Cabbage lies in the fact that it is a true flat-headed sort. Planted on the same day as Harly Jersey Wakefield, it was ready to cut with it and produced heads twice the weight of Wakefield. It is very solid and regular in shape, has few outside leaves, and possesses a very fine texture and flavor. On account of its having very small outside leaves, it can be planted as closely as any of the pointed-headed cabbages. No market-grower should be without Early Spring for Ms first crop.2 Ect, 4 0G707->,25¢5. 14 Ibs, ToC AD. o2-20:

Early Jersey Wakefield—Extensively grown, requiring no recommendation, Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 44 4b., 60c; Ib:; $1285.

Fienderson’s Early Summer—A most excellent variety. Twenty days later than the Mes tg it grows to fully double the size of the latter. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; % Ib., 50c; lb., $1.75.

Fottler’s Improved Brunswick—An early drum-head of large size, ready for market soon after first early sorts. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; %4 Ib., 40c; Ib., $1.40.

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eS WE for both early and late use. The x j jJargest growers say it is one of the best marketing cabbages ever Zi introduced and I want to add that ~c== it is also fine for the home gar- : S den. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; % Ib., 60c; ZA i)., $1.85.

2S, Large Late Drumhead—Large, round: and solid... Pkt, 5ep ozs

15¢e; % tb., 40e; 1b., $1.40: Surehead—(Genuine Strain.) All head and always sure to head; this very popular variety is right- ly named Surehead because it ~ never fails to form a good, solid \ ‘head, even on poor soil, but the fla GE yyy \ Ticher the soil the larger and finer YA Br Giiy ld Ne Wim”. \N the head. It is the finest late cab- Le JA ; ‘ PH pe ang AX bage in this country, and the best GA “Uti: fyi let cil \\ IN -“S market variety, and heads the list Surehead Cabbage. for winter use. Pkt., 5c; oz., 206;

4 Ib., 50c;-Ib., $1.75.

Premium Flat Dutch—The standard winter variety, low growth, heads large, round, solid and flat on top, an excellent keeper. Pkt., 5¢; 0z., 15e; 1%4 Ib., 50c; Ib., $1.65.

Koss’ Short Stem Drumhead—(Late), Head very large, hard, solid, round, flattened on the top, uniform in size and shape, often attain 20 to 30 Ibs. in ‘weight and are always of the finest quality and a sure header. It has a very short stem and grows very com- pact, the leaves all turning in to form the head, with very few loose leaves. thus al- lowing it to beset close together. Pkt., 5¢; oz., 20c; %4 Ib., 60c:Jb., $2.00. a

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CABBAGE—Continued.

Luxemburg.—Also known as Hard Head. Makes a very hard head of large size and ex- traordinary weight, and is remarkable for its keeping qualities. An excellent sort for late spring use. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25e; % Ib., 75e: Tb., $2.25:

The Hollander.—The best cabbage for late spring sales and for shipping. This has be- | come known in the past eight years as the most reliable cabbage for the shipping trade, and has been almost universally used in dis- tricts famous for cabbage growing, such as Racine, Wis., Central New York, Michigan dis- tricts and others. It is as hard as a rock and a small sized head will weigh more than a large sized head of other sorts. PEE; 100; oZ., 30e; 1% Ib., $1.00; Ib., $3.50. ae hoe Red Erfurt.—Early and valuable for pickling. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; % Ib., S0Ce ot be $1.75.

Mammoth Red Rock.—A market gardener’s strain of unusual size, color and weight, the result of careful and intelligent selection. It has proven véry valuable. Its hand- some appearance, large size, solidity and good quality will make it very desirable to all who like red cabbage. Solid and as good a keeper as any red cabbage. Color very dark red. Pkt., 5c; 02. 20c; % Ib., 60e: Ib., $2.00.

<The Early Dwarf Ulm Savoy.—One of the earliest and sweetest of the Savoys. Heads round, solid: leaves, small, thick, fleshy, of fine deep green color, and of most excellent quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; % Ib., 50c; th., $1275...

Drumhead Savoy.—Heads large, round, compact, excellent for winter use=* Pitt 5e:-og, £5c3- 14. lb:, 5@er-thy-$h.68.

SWEET CORN.

One quart will plant 200 hills; one peck will plant an acre in hills.

Plant as soon as the ground becomes warm in the spring, in hills about 3 feet part, five or six grains to the hill. and when up thin them out, allowing three or four of the strongest plants to remain. Give thor- ough cultivation.

Cory.—The earliest, productive, and in great demand. I have both the white and red cob variety. Pkt., 5c: pint, 10c; quart, 20c; peck, $1.00; bushel, $3.75. .

Early Minnesota.—Early, very productive, and of excellent quality. Pkt., 5c; pint, 10c; quart, 20c; peck, 90c; bushel, $3.50.

Country Gentleman.—The most delicious of all sweet corns, the ears are somewhat smaller than the coarser varieties, but for private family use, where quality is preferred to size, it has no equal. Time of ripening is a little later than Stowell’s Evergreen. Pkt., 5c; pint, 10c; quart, 20c; peck, $1.10; bushel, $4.00.

Black Mexican.—Sweet and desirable for family use. When dry the kernels are black. The corn, when in condition for the table, cooks re- ey markably white, and is not excelled in tenderness by any other sort. Cory Sweet — PKt., 5c; pint, 10c; quart, 20c; peck, $1.00; bushel, $3.75. -

Corn. =. anne kde Stowell’s Evergreen. — An =f excellent late variety, remain- ing a long time in a condition suitable for boiling. Pkt., 5c; pint,-10e;- quart, 20c;~ peck;

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Pkt., 5c; pint, 10c; quart, 20c. _ CORN—FIELD.

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ment, pages 26 and 27.) Stowell’s Evergreen Sweet Corn.

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CAULIFLOWER.

Early Snowball.—Throughout the country this = is considered not only the earliest of all cauli- flowers, but it is more certain to make a head than any other sort. Its dwarf habit and short outer leaves allow it to be planted as close as 18 to 20 inches apart each way, thus making it es- pecially valuable to market gardeners. Our stock is extra choice and cannot be excelled. Pkt., 20¢; 14 02., 15C; 0z., 32.50; 4% ‘ib., $9.00:

Extra Early Dwarf Erfurt.—Valuable for forc- ing. A very popular variety in Europe and with eastern gardeners. First quality. Pkt., 15c; 4 0Z., 60cC; 0Z., $2.25; 1% lb., $8.00.

Early Paris.—Well known small variety which usually proves quite satisfactory. Pkt., 5c; oz., 50c; % Ib., $1.75.

Lenormand’s Short Stemmed.—A late variety ; of cauliflower. It is of large size and produces I well formed heads of excellent quality. Pkt., 5c; Early Snowball Cauliflower. OZ D0Cs 1b. Sietbe. a ’

CORN SALAD OR FETTICUS. | . Large Seeded.—Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 15c; 1b., 50c.

CRESS.

Extra Curled or Peppergrass.—The seed should be sown in drills about 15 inches apart, on rich ground and the plants well cultivated. Pkt.,5c; oz.,10c; % lb., 15c; Ib., 40c.

True Water Cress.—Thrives only when its roots and stems are submerged in water. The seed should be sown along the border of small streams. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; % lb., 90c. CUCUMBERS.

One ounce will plant 50 hills; two pounds will plant one acre.

Improved Early White Spine—Fruit 6 : I ca 7am to 8 inches long, remaining green long- ie ni is Le er than any other variety. Pkt., 5c; COLD COLE oz., 10¢; % Ib., 20c; Ib., 65c. Ry” ie GL

Early Frame.—Early sort for table J SY, and pickling, of medium size, straight and handsome. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % ib.,-20¢--1b;65e:" Yf =

Boston Pickling.— Very productive MW V=ZZag\ and of superior quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., | 10c; % Ib., 20c; Ib., 65c.

Improved Long Green.—An old stan- dard sort, one foot long. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10ce;.44, tb, 25e3 Ib. 75ce. }

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Japanese Climbing.—Vines are extra strong, and foliage much more vigorous than other sorts, and from its climbing habit can be grown , on trellises, etc., saving valuable space. It is very profitable, 40 to 50 cucumbers having been counted on single plants. Flesh thick and of fine flavor. Good for pickling and slicing. Pkt 5e="ez ie Y 1b., 25c; l1b., 90c.

Snake.—A remarkable and very interesting curiosity. Cucumbers grow curled up like a snake with the head protruding, and some meas- ure 6 feet in length. Grown chiefly as a curiosity and for exhibition. In packets only, each 10c.

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One ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drills; 3 pounds will sow an acre.

Culture—A good, light, well-enriched sandy loam is the best for Ny this crop. Market-gardeners sow in drills about 18 inches apart, and | Le& i cultivate by hand. For field culture, sow in drills from 3 to 5 feet | \ Z apart, so as to cultivate by horse. For early crops, cover ¥% inch [ deep, thin to 6 inches apart. For late, cover % of an inch.

Early French Forcing—Valuable for forcing, roots small and of fine flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10e; %4 lb., 25e; Ib., 75e, [Barly Scarlet Horn—An 'd favorite sort. Pkt., 5e; 0z., 10e; % > lbs =60e. heart or Guerande—intermediate between the half long and varieties. Roots thick, the diameter often exceeding the th. .Pkts hes 07.-10¢;; 1% Ih., 203; Ib, 60e- N/Chantenay—As a table variety it is first-class; in shape it is larger than the Scarlet Horn and also broader at the shoulder. The flesh is of beautiful rich orange color, and of the finest quality. it is medium early with small tops, and will give great satisfaction to both the market and private garden. Pkt., 5¢; oz., 10e; %4 lb., 20e; lb. =

Aantes—Half long, stump rooted, color deep scarlet. Pkt., 5c; oz.,Al0e; %4 lb., 20¢; Ib., 60e. /Danvers—Half long orange, one of the most productive. Pkt., 5¢e;_pz., 10e; % Ib., 20e; Ib., 60c.

proved Long Orange—May be grown in the garden or as a fieldfcrop. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10e; % Ilb., 15¢; Ib., 50¢. arge White Belgian—Excellent for stock. Oz., 5c; %4 Ib., 15e;

Ib., 45e. EGG PLANT.

One ounce produces about 1,000 plants.

Culture—Sow the seed in the hot-bed or greenhouse about March 1, transplant to 4 inches apart, and when the plants grow thick, transplant to 8 inches apart. Set in the field about May 20.

New York Improved—Purple in color, large size and good quality. Pkt., 5e; oz., 30c; Y% Ib., $1.00.

Black Pekin—Round in form, solid and quite early. Pkt., 5¢; 0z., 20¢; %4 Ib., 75e.

ENDIVE. One ounce oi seed to 150 feet of row.

Culture—For early use, sow in May, scattering the seed thinly in drills 10 inches apart, covering it lightly, and for succession every two or three weeks until midsummer.

Broad-leaved Batavian—More productive than others. Forms large heads of broad, thick leaves. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15e; %4 Ib., 35¢; Ib., $1.25.

Green Curled Winter—Very hardy, leaves dark green, curly and tender. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 15e; 4 Ib., 35e; Ib., $1.25.

GARLIC. Sets per 14 Ib., 20; Ib., 35e. If by mail, add 8c per Ib. for postage.

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CELERY.

Golden Self-Blanching—Most important acquisition, and cannot be too highly recommended. The heart is large, solid and beautiful, rich, golden yellow color. It is an excellent keeper. Pkt., 5¢; oz., 30e; %4 Ib., 90¢; Ib., $3.25.

Kalamazoo—This new distinct variety originated with a prominent celery grower of Kalamazoo, Mich., and is pronounced by those who know Z it best, ‘‘the best perfect type of Dwarf White Celery known.’’ Pkt., 5¢;-o0z., 15e; 1% Ib., 50¢; Ib., $1.55.

Hartweli’s Perfection—One of the very best sorts for market, owing to its great keeping qualities. Very solid and never hollow. Pkt., 5¢; oz., 15c: Y% lb., 45¢; Ib., $1.40.

Evans’ Triumph—This new celery is one of superb quality and one of the best keepers, remaining in condition for use much longer than most sorts. 2 The very large solid stalks are of the finest quality and texture, crisp, brit- tle, tender and really nutty in flavor. It stands at the head of all late keep- zing celeries. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 15e; %4 Ik, =) 00¢; Ib., $1.75.

White Plume—Requires very lit- tle earthing up to blanch it; erisp, 2 solid, and of a nutty flavor. Pkt., 5c; -. 0Z., 20e; 14 lb., 55e; Ib., $1.80.

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Golden Heart—Very fine when blanched, the hearts are of a rich golden yellow. PEt., 5¢; 0z., 15¢e; 14 Ib., 40c; Ib., $1.35.

Crawford’s Half Dwarf—Color a yellowish white, very attractive. Pkt., 5¢; oz., 15¢; Y, tb., 45c; Ib., $1.40.

Boston Market—A bushy, white, solid, fine market variety. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % Ib., 40e; Ib., $1.25. wk

incomparable Dwarf Crimson—Dwarf habit, is exceedingly solid, fine, dark crimson color. Pkt., NS D¢€; oZ., 20e; % Ib., 60c; Ib., $2.00.

Soup Celery—(Old Seed.) For flavoring. Oz., De; Ib., 30e.

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TURNIP-ROOTED CELERY—Celeriac.

Large Erfurt—Pkt., 5c; oz., 15e; %4 Ib., 40c; tb., $1.25.

Large Smooth Prague— Round, smooth roots, with very few side roots. This is the best and largest variety. Pkt., 5¢; oz., 15e; % Ib., 40e; Ib., $1.35.

Apple Shaped — Roots large, smooth and _ almost round in shape. Pkt., 5c; oz., . : ) 15e; %4 lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. Large Erfurt Celeriac. Meo <¥ * KOHLRABI.

WE: Tw TURNIP-ROOTED CABBAGE. Ce, ig One ounce will sow a drill of about 200 feet.

Early White Vienna—The best market variety, tender. Pkt., 5¢; oZ., loc; 4 Ib., 50c; Ib., $1.75,

Bae Early Purple Vienna—Different from the above only in color. RENIN Pkt., 5c; 0z., 15e; %4 Ib., 50c; Ib., $1.75. RY) Large Green—Used for feeding stock, bulbs large. Pkt., 5¢; 02z., 10c; %4 lb., 30c; Ib., $1.00.

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LETTUCE.

Sow thinly in rows one foot apart, and when large enough thin out the plants so as to leave room for growth. To obtain good Lettuce all through the season it is necessary to make sowings at short intervals, for Lettuce during the hot months is apt to become bit- ter and run to seed.

1 oz. to 150 feet of drill.

Grand Rapids—There is nothing superior, if it has an equal, for grow- ing under glass. It requires less care, will grow more weight in the same space, is not as liable to rot, and will keep longer without wilting than any : other variety. It is of fine appear-

: ance, crisp and tender. Pkt., 5c; oz., Prize Head Lettuce. Me: 3% Ib, 25e: Ib., 85c.

Tilton’s White Star—A great favorite with market-gardeners. Superior for forcing as well as outdoor planting, spiendid shipper, forms enormously large heads, leaves bright green, thick and crisp. This variety retains its fresh appearance longer than many other varieties. Pkt., 5c. oz., 10c; %4 1b., 25c; 1b., 85c.

Prize Head—One of the very best varieties; grows to a large size; even the outer leaves are crisp; is slow to go to seed and of fine flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; %4 lb., 25c; ibs spc:

Deacon Cabbage—While this lettuce does not make as large a head as some others, the heads formed are very solid and of excellent flavor, and remain in condition for use as long as any variety in cultivation. Pkt., 5c; oz.,10c; % lb., 25c; 1b., 85c.

All the Year Round—Hardy, compact and crisp, with small, close heads. Pkt., 5c; 0zZ-, 10c; %4 Ib., 25e; Ib., 85c.

Yellow Seeded Butter—Very crisp and tender. Pkt., 5c; oz.,10c; % Ib., 25c; lb., 85c;

Hanson—Heads green, with white hearts. Large and solid, crisp and tender. Pkt., aC; 0z., 10c; % Ib., 25e; Ib., 85e.

Black Seeded Simpson—A curled variety of unusual merit. Excellent for forcing- Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c. % 1b., 25c; 1b., 85c.

Boston Curled—An excellent early variety for garnishing. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; %4 Ib., 256; 1b=-onG:

Brown Dutch Winter—A very hardy sort, medium size, fine flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % Ib., 25c; Ib., 85c.

KALE OR BORECOLE.

Sow in prepared beds, middle of April to beginning of May and trans- plant beginning of June, same as cab- bage, All the varieties are very hardy, and are best when touched with frost.

One ounce to 1,500 plants.

Tall Green Curled Scotch—Finely

curled, one of the best sorts. Pkt., 5e; oz., 10c; 44 1Ib., 25¢; I) lb., 75e,

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Large London Flag—Hardy, strong growing plant, with broad leayess: Pkt 5e-_oz., Wer Y4-1p., 25c; 1b., 90c: Musselburg—The favorite market variety. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c;

Musselburg Leek. ¥%, Ib., 30c; Ib., $1.00.

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MUSKMELONS.

One ounce for 60 hills; 2 to 3 pounds in hills for an acre.

Melons thrive best in a moderately enriched light soil, the hills should be from 8 to 6 feet apart each way, according to the richness of the soil. If soil is poor or sandy, plant at 4 feet. Previous to planting, incorporate well with the soil in each hill a couple of shovelfuls of thoroughly rotted manure; plant 8 to 10 seeds in each hill early in May, for latitude of Milwaukee (for south earlier, for further north later), and when well up thin out to three or four of the most promising plants to the hill.

Tip Top—A melon I recommend to every ;

lover of this luscious fruit and to every gar- i

dener who grows for the market. It is yellow 3 Ses Ss

fleshed and of the very best quality. Every melon produced, big or little, early or late in the season, is a good one. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; AalB5-25C; lbs 85e,

Paul Rose—Is a decidedly new and merito- rious variety that is bound to please all classes cf melon producers. It is a large “Netted Gem,” with deep orange flesh, secured by crossing with the Osage. of extra fine quality melons; as early as the& Gems and equally as good a shipper. A good variety for the large grower and equally as: good for the small grower for home use. True seed is very scarce this season. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % Ib., 25¢; Ib., 85¢. Paul Rose Musk Melon.

Emerald Gem—This is undoubtedly the finest in flavor of all varieties of musk melon. It is also the earliest to ripen, and while too soft to stand shipping any great distance to market, it is unequaled for home use or nearby markets. Vines of strong vigorous growth and very prolific. If fruits are gathered as soon as they ripen, the vines will continue in bearing throughout the season. The melons are rather small and flattened at both ends. The skin is a rich, deep emerald green, smooth and free from netting. The fruits are heavily ribbed, with narrow bands of lighter green between the ribs. Flesh very thick, with thin rind and small seed cavity, crystalline in appearance, and of a vich salmon color. Pkt., 5c; 0z, 15c; %4 Ib., 50c; Ib., $1.60.

The Princess—The most delicious melon. The flesh is of a rich salmon color, very thick and sweet. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; %4 lb., 25c: Ib., 80c.

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Osage—Medium size, very productive and unsurpassed in flavor. Pkt. 5e; oz., 10e; 14 1b., -30c; Ib., $1.00. , :

Hackensack—Deeply netted, very large } and productive. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; %4 lb., 25e; Ib., 75ce.

Netted Gem or Rocky Ford—This has be- come one of the most popular of small or basket melons. The fruit is oval, slightly ribbed, densely covered with coarse netting. Flesh thick, green, very sweet and high fla- vored. I offer an exceptionaily fine stock of this sort, the fruit being wonderfully uniform in shape and quality. Pkt., 5c. Of 10e: -1% ibe o0e liber. 90e:

Si Grand Rapids—The earliest large musk- j Jf melon, A new, extra early, yellow fleshed sort iL. of handsome shape. It is a most profitable @i\J variety to the gardener on account of its size, == attractive appearance, and its extreme earli. d g= hess. Its flavor is not as good as that of the AFIONG Osage, or other standard melons, but it is

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ety can be picked, and that fact insures ready Sales. Pkt., 5¢; oz, 10c: % Ib., 25¢e; lb., 85e.

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White London—Best for salads. Oz., 5¢; % Ib., 10c: Ib SLUG SHOT

Brown—More Pungent than the white, Oz. He VY ih. Tent eee kills the MUSHROOM SPAWN. : MEEONGEUE:

English—Per Ib., 15c; 10 Ibs., $1.00; by mail, per Ib.. 25¢ Lb. 6c, 5 Ibs. 25¢.

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WATERMELONS.

One ounce for 50 hills; 4 to 5 pounds will plant an acre,

Culture—A rich, deep, sandy loam, well worked and highly manured with old rotten compost, is of the first importance. Plant, when all danger of frost is over, in hills, 5 or & feet apart each way. Scatter a dozen seeds to a hill, and after they are out of danger from bugs, thin to 3 or 4 plants. When they have 4 or 5 rough leaves, pinch off the ends of the main shoots.

Sweet Heart — Early, large, handsome, a good shipper and long keeper. Melons oval, heavy and uni- formly mottled, very light green. Rind thin but firm, | solid and very tender, melt- ing and sweet. Pkt., 5c; 0zZ., 1062-4 1b. 20c= th. bce

Cole’s Early—It is very ¥ early and will mature far- § ther north than most other sorts: —Pké. be. o2., 10cs- is Ib: 20e:-Ib.. 60c. 1

Kolb’s Gem—Large, de- } licious and an_e excellent { keeper. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; 4 Ib., 20c; Ib., 50c.

Citron—(For preserves). Small, round fruit, makes a beautiful clear, nearly trans- = parent preserve of fine flav- F Ole, Ce KE eoC O45, 71 UES a Ib., 20c¢; Jb., 55c.

Dixie—This melon has excellent merits and I can recommend it to my customers as the best shipping melon grown, being even larger, earlier and far more productive than the Kolb’s Gem, which has heretofore been considered the best melon for shipping. An- other very important point is its productiveness, having six to eight large melons on a vine. -Pkt.; 5c; 0z., 10ce; 1% Ib., 20e; Ib., 55e.

Cuban Queen—Flesh bright red, skin striped, Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; %4 Ib., 20c; 1b., 60c.

Mountain Sweet—Fruit large, dark green, r™d thin, flesh hard, solid and very sweet. Pkt 5e350z..-10632 es Ihsa20¢3sI bs 55e.

PARSNIPS. One ounce for 200 feet of drill; 5 to 6 pounds for an acre. Culture—Sow early in spring, in drills 15 inches apart and half an inch deep, in rich, deep soil; thin out to 6 inches apart in the rows.

<< : pee Guernsey—(Improved half long). The roots do a=AY" 2 sis \h a i) a not grow so long as those of the Hollow Crown, but = Si eee 8 Are of greater diameter and more easily BEEBE

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: eb i) : a Long Smooth or Holo Gye G nocth and Zp Shi) shia ae Ui les v 3 large, very tender and sugary; best for general use. Pic oes 0%. We, Vb: tbe Ibs S5e:

OKRA OR GUMBO. Dwarf White—Early and very productive. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; %4 Ib., 15c. Ib., 45c. White Velvet— The pods of this variety are round and perfectly smooth and not ridged like other Okras. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % Ib., 20c; Ib., 50c.

PEPPER. Large Bell or Bul! Nose—Harly, mild and pleasant to the taste. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¥% Ib., 50c. Ruby King—Large and handsome, remarkably mild. Pkt., 5c: oz., 20c; 14 Ib., 60c. Long Cayenne—Long, red, hot and pungent; dwarf erowth. Pkt., Be: oz, 15¢s 4

1b., 50e. RHUBARB. Victoria—Large and tender. Pkt. 5c; oz,15c; % Ib., 40c; Ib., $1.25. Roots—10c each, $1.00 per dozen, by express

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ONIONS.

A strong, deep, rich and loamy soil is most suitable for this crop. The ground should be heavily dressed with well-rotted manure, and plowed a moderate depth, taking a narrow furrow in order to more thoroughly mix the manure with the soil, if possible the plowing should be done in the fall. As early in the spring as the ground is in work- ing order, harrow it thoroughly and make as fine a level as possible; sow thinly in drills one-fourth inch deep and twelve inches apart. Keep the surface of the ground open and free from weeds, but do not ridge up to the growing bulbs. One ounce will sow one hundred feet of drill; 4 to 5 pounds per acre. .

Australian Brown—A new onion of real merit. The bulb develops very early from seed, and will keep longer than any other onion. It is of medium size, extremely solid, tender, crisp and mild-flavored. The skin is a beautiful amber-brown, and is very attractive. My seed is true to name and of thoroughly acclimated stock. Pkt., 5¢e; oz., va ¥% lb., 45ce; Ib., $1.60.

Prize Taker or Spanish King—A globe-shaped variety of recent introduction, remark- able for its enormous size, many specimens reaching the weight of three and one-half pounds each. The skin is of a bright straw color, flesh white, very thick, and of mild flavor. Earliness, uniform shape, productiveness and its long keeping qualities have made the Prize Taker a valuable acquisition. It is to-day one of the largest, hand- Ss st and most profitable variety grown. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 1% l1b., 40c; 1b., $1.50.

Extra Early Flat Red—A variety of unusual early maturity, medium size and of a deep’red color. Pkt., 5c; oz.,15c; % lb., 40c; 1b., $1.50.

Extra Selected Yellow Globe Danvers—The finest shaped, best colored and largest cropper of any of the yellow onions, and not to be compared with the ordinary stock of Yellow Globe Danvers. Its points of superiority over the ordinary Yellow Danvers are earliness of ripening, smallness of neck, perfect globe shape and uniformity of shape and color. It is an immense cropper and will yield more marketable onions to the acre than

r strain ever tried. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; %4 1b., 65c; Ib., $2.40; 5 lbs. or more, $2.25 per Ib.

Yellow Globe Danvers—Ordinary stock. The most popular onion all over the coun- tr¥. Excellent quality, mild flavored, very productive, ripens early, good keeper. Pkt., 5e; gZ., 20c; % lb., 60c; 1b., $2.25; 5 lbs. or more, $2.15 per lb.

Aalion Danvers—Differing from the Globe strain only in shape, being more fiat. Pkf#., 5c; oz., 15c; 1% lb., 50c; 1b., $1.80.

Large Red Wethersfield—The leading red onion, deep red in color, and an excellent keeper. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 15c; % 1b., 40c; 1b., $1.50.

\/ Mammoth Red Pompeii—Grows to an enormous size, single onions often weighing frém 4 to 5 lbs.; skin pale reddish-brown, flesh white, fine grained, very mild and tender. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % 1b., 40c; 1b., $1.50.

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o- 80c; lb., $2.90 Southport Red Globe.—Differs from the preceding only in color.

Y% lbhy 65e; Ib., $2.25. Southport Yellow Globe.—A handsome aier. of large size.

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Mammoth Silver King.—Of attractive shape, with silvery white skin and flesh of a most agreeable mild flavor. It matures quite early and reaches a much larger size than any other of the flat white varieties; frequently measuring twenty inches in circumference, and weighing from three to five pounds when well grown. ‘They must be sown thinly to produce large onions. We do not hesitate to recommend it as one sure toyplease the grower. True American grown Seed. PEt, Bc: 02.,-15e€; 14 Ib.,40c: Ib., $1.50.

hite Pomagal or Silver Skin.—Extensively grown for pickling. Phu 0G. O73= L5G: '

AN hite Queen.—A rapid grower, white |My Z, skin, early and excellent for pickling. 7 Ib., $1.85. [iC ff.

wv “Southport White Globe eyes eee x \\\({li\ ing white onion, of mild flavor and a good keeper. Pkt., 5C; O%., Zo:

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eee Early White Pearl.—A very fine new Italian variety that grows quickly to a good marketable size. The bulbs are round, flattened wit® a delicate, pure white skin. Flesh very mild and pleasant in flavor. PkKt., 5c; oz., 20c; %4 lb., 60c; 1b., $2.00.

ONION SETS.

Indispensable for early onions for bunching, as in a very few weeks they are ready for the table, While it is much cheaper to grow onions from seed, still it is considerabie work to keep them weeded, and many of our customers who have only a small garden, prefer to grow them from the sets and gardeners plant sets for the early market.

White Bottom Sets.—White onion sets grown from seed are the most popular and best for early use and large onions. Pt., Le; Qt.,.. 25.

Yellow Bottom Sets.—Like the White, except color. More used than any other kind. Pt., 10c; qt., 20c.

Red Top or Button Sets.—Still largely called for in some sections. Pt., 10e; qt., 15e.

If by mail add 6c per pint and 10c per quart to above prices.

Write for special prices on larger quantities.

CHIVES. Schnittlauch. Very small hardy onions, used for salad. wer clump, 15c; by mail 25c.

PARSLEY One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill. Culture.—Sow early in spring in drills Sec Sms 14 inches apart, and thin to 6 or 8 inches. ies de ar ere *e Cover half an inch deep.

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Onion Sets.

Extra Curled Emerald Dwarf.—Dwarf, with bright green leaves finely cut and curled; very ornamental. LE 12 ib.. 20¢-" ip... 50c;

Champion Moss Curled.—The leaves are very finely curled and moss like. Pkt., OG; 027, 40C7 2 |b. 2067.1 b..00e.

Plain Leaved.—Hardier than the curled ya LOG: “12. to bes

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Hamburg or Turnip Rooted.—The roots are used for flavoring. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c;

Y% Ib., 20c; 1b., 50c.

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PEAS.

One quart will plant about 100 feet of drill: 2 to 3 bushels per acre. Peas mature quickest in light, dry soil, not too rich. May be sown § as early as the ground can be worked, and for a succession every two weeks up to July, or what is better, select several kinds which will form a succession in maturing. Sow in drills two to four feet apart, accord- ing to varieties, and 3 to 4 inches deep for general crop, although the first earlies will come to maturity sooner if only covered 1% inches. Wrinkled sorts are marked *. They should be sown thicker in the rows than the smooth varieties, as they are more liable to rot if the ground is wet. Crop is quite short this year.

EARLY VARIETIES.

Alaska—One of the very best extra early market varieties. Pods of perfect shape and good quality. Pkt., 5c; pint, 10c; quart, 20c; peck, $1.10; bushel, $4.00.

Koss’ Extra Early Market—Unequaled for excellence, yield, size of pod and regular- ity of growth. Emphatically the pea for market gardeners and truckers. It is a wonderful bearer, produces pods of good size, which ripen so evenly as not to require more than two pickings to clear off the crop. Pkt., 5c; pint, 15c; quart, 25c; peck, $1.35; bushel, $5.00,

*Gradus (Prosperity)—A very famous new pea. Extra early, and in fact the earliest large-podded pea in cultivation. Grows 3 feet high, produces uniformly large pods, from 4 to 4% inches long, well filled with large handsome peas. Quality superior, with most delicious flavor. Pkt.,10c; pint, 20c; quart, 35c; peck, $2.25; bushel, $8.50.

*Nott’s Excelsior—Is fully as sweet and delicious as the American Wonder and the pods are larger. It is far more productive than the Little Gem and is within a few days as early as the first early smooth peas, having matured in forty-three days. Pkt., 5c; pint, 15c; quart, 30c. peck, $1.80; bushel, $7.00.

*American Wonder—Early, very productive and of the very best quality. Pkt., 5c; pint, 15¢e; quart, 30c; peck, $1.75; bushel, $6.50.

*McLean’s Little Gem—A dwarf prolific, green wrinkled variety, early. Pkt., 5c; pint, 15c; quart, 25c; peck, $1.50; bushel, $5.75.

Tom Thumb—Very dwarf and early, of ex- cellent quality, yields abundantly. Pkt., 5c; pint, 15c; quart, 25c; peck, $1.50; bushel, $5.75.

*Horsford’s Market Garden—A most pro- jific bearer, pods medium size, numerous and well-filled with peas of delicious flavor, Some- what later than the Little Gem. Pkt., 5c; pint, 15¢c; quart, 25c; peck, $1.10; bushel, $4.00.

Dwarf Sugar, Edible Pods—EHarly, used like Bhap beans or shelled. Pkt., 5c; pint, 15c. ware, s0G;- peck, $1; 75;

GENERAL CROP VARIETIES. *Telephone—An extraordinary cropper, bearing immense semi-double pods, full of large peas of exquisite flavor. Pkt., 5c; pint. | 15c; quart, 25c; peck, $1.65; bushel, $6.00. American wWoaden page

*Juno—The best wrinkled main crop pea in the market today. Vines robust in growth, pods stout, straight and usually borne in pairs. The pods are thick and well filled with delicious, large, sweet, dark green peas of the finest quality. Pkt.. 5c: pint 15¢e; quart, 25c; peck, $1.35; bushel, $5.00. ae :

*Improved Stratagem—The best variety for general crop. Pods of immense size, many measuring five and one-half inches in length and containing as many ag 10 large tine-flavored peas. Pkt., 5c; pint, 15c; quart, 30c; peck, $1.65; bushel, $6.00. oy

*Champion of England—An old favorite. Pkt., 5c; pint, 10c: quart 20c: peck $1.00; bushel, $3.75. + NE ee

Black Eyed Marrowfat—Excellent for either garden or field culture. Pkt. 5c: quart, 15c; peck, 75c. bushel, $2.50. ; Bee ae

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PUMPKINS.

One ounce for 20 hills; 2 lbs. for an acre.

Culture—Sow in good soil in May, in hills 8 to 10 feet apart each way; or in fields of corn about every fourth hill. Avoid planting near other vines.

Calhoun—Gives the highest satisfac- tion. Outside color creamy brown, in- Side fiesh deep salmon yellow; wonder- fully thick and fine-grained; seed cavity very small. Pkt., 5c; oz.,10c; % lb., 20c; lb., 60c.

Large Cheese—Flat shaped, flesh yel- low, fine grained and sweet. Pkt., 5c; oOf;, WC Ye Ibs -1be% Ib. 40;

Mammoth Tours—Of enormous size, flesh salmon colored, very productive and of excellent quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; MOR PAO Sa lene arses

Jonathan—This is one of the finest varieties ever introduced; a good keeper, large size, very sweet and finest of all for pies. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10es: 1%. 1b.,-20e; Ib., 65c.

Connecticut Field—Standard sort for field culture. Pkt., 5c; % 1b., 10c; Ib., 25c. 3 Ibs., 60c. Mammoth Tours Pumpkin.

SALSIFY (Vegetable Oyster).

One ounce for 50 feet of drill. : Culture—Sow early in drills 18 inches apart and two inches deep; thin to 4 or 5 inches apart. The roots are best after frost has touched thdm. Large White—-Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 1b., 25c; 1b., 5c. ‘ Mammoth Sandwich Island—Twice as large as the preceding, pure white, very tender and delicious. Invaluable for market gardeners. Pkt., SCS 207.- doe yer bso UCR lib. 00: Scorzonera, or Black Oyster Plant—Treatment same as salsify, which it closely resembles, except that the skin is black. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; %

lb., 40c; Ib., $1.40. SPINACH.

One ounce will sow about 80 feet of drill; 10 pounds to the acre.

This is the finest “greens” of any plant in cultivation. For summer, sow early in spring in deep, rich soil, in drills one foot apart; cover one inch. Sow at intervals of two weeks throughout the season. For very early spring use, sow Ahe winter varieties first of September, and protect by covering with straw. &

Long Standing—Standard with gardeners. Leaves thick, fleshy and crumpled; slow in running to seed; leaves round, large and of a dark green color. Pkt., 5c; %4 Ibat0c; 1h..20c= 5S lbss Tae

Round Leaf.—Excellent market sort, equally good for spring or fall sowing, leaves large, thick and fleshy. Pkt., 5c; %4 Ib., 10c; Ib., 20e; 5 Ibs., (5C:

New Victoria.—Quick to mature, forms very large, exceedingly thick leaves, savoyed in the center. It remains in condition for use much longer than most kinds and cannot fail to please. Pkt.,5¢c; % Ib., 10c; Ib., 20c; 5 Ibs., 80e.

Bloomsdale Savoy Leaved.—The leaves are wrinkled like Savoy Cabbage. Pkt., 5c: % Ib., | S Ib., 20c; 5 lbs., 85c.

Prickly Seeded.— Triangular, arrow shaped leaves, one of the hardiest and generally used for

— planting. Pkt., 5c; % Ib., 10e; Ib., 20c; 5 Ibs., 3:

Victoria Spinach.

TOBACCO.

onnecticut Seed Leaf—Pkt, 5c; 0z., 15c: % Ib., 50c. reed Havana—Pkt., 5c; 0z.. 20c; % Ib., 65c,

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RADISH.

One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill; 8 to 10 lbs. will sow one acre in drills.

Radish seed should be sown in light, rich soil as early as the ground can be worked, and for a succession, at intervals of two weeks until midsummer. MRadishes must be grown quickly and have plenty of room or they will invariably be tough and pithy. Sow in drills one foot apart and thin to two or three inches apartfs soon as the rough leaves appear.

arly Scarlet Globe—A most excellent early radish for gar-

den culture, and for hotbed forcing there is no variety so desir- able as the Early Scarlet Globe. It is the earliest; its color is the handsomest; in flavor it is the mildest, most crisp, juicy and ' tender. It is the market gardener’s favorite as a forcing radish.

J Early Scarlet It forms small top, and will stand a great amount of heat with-

Cee Bee out becoming pithy. Per pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; %4 Ib., 20e; Ib., 60e.

Ne Plus Ultra—Remarkably fine in quality, of very quick growth, and ready to pull within twenty days after sowing. Perfectly globular little roots, of very bright color and excellent shape; certain to insure ready sale on the market. Per pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; % Ib., 20¢; Ib., 60e.

xtra-Early Scarlet Turnip, Forcing—Of medium size, bright scarlet; quality supe- PKt.,-5¢; oz., 10c; 14 .Ib.,: 20¢; Ib., :60c.

White Tipped Scarlet Turnip (Rosy Gem)—This is an early variety of medium size of excellent flavor, and of very handsome appearance. Color deep scarlet, tipped with white. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10e; %4 lb., 15¢; lb., 45c.

arly Scarlet Turnip—An excellent early round, red radish. Pkt., 5e; oz., 10c; %4 Ib.,

BI 45e. ie ench Breakfast—An olive shaped white tipped variety. Pkt., 5¢; 0oz., 10c; % Ib.,

15¢ 45e. “Wate Summer Turnip—A well known standard sort. Pkt., 5e; oz., 10e¢; %4 Ib., , 45¢. Gray Summer Turnip—Excellent for summer use, mild. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; %4 Ib.,

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llow Summer Turnip—Withstands the heat and drought of summer well. Pkt y5c; oz., 10c; 4" lb., 15¢; Ib., 45c.

Long White Vienna, or Lady Finger

kin and flesh pure white, mild, sweet, erisp, brittle, of quick growth. Pkt., 5c; o7,, We; % |b., 20c; lb., 50e.

‘/Chartier—Color at the top bright crimson, shading to pink at the middle, and running to pure white at the tip. pe ee Oe. th, loc: lb,,240e: ite Strasburg—This grows to the largest size and is usable when quite small, thus covering a long season. The mature roots are 4 to 5 inches long and about 2 inches thick, very white; the flesh is exceedingly crisp and tender. One of the best of the large summer sorts. = Pkt., 5¢; oz., 10¢; 14 lb., 20¢; lb., 50c. White Strasburg Radish. ong Scarlet Short Top—aA favorite sort. Pkt., 5¢; oz., 10e; 4 Ib., 15¢; lb., 45c. Ose China Winter—Very popular with market gardeners. Form conical, very smooth and Jf a bright rose color. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 4 Ib., 20e; Ib., 60c.

Long White Spanish—Root ‘long, top- shaped, retaining the same diameter for two- thirds of its length, sharply conical at the base, and when full grown measuring seven or eight inches in length, and about three inches in diameter. Flesh white, solid and Pyugent Pts, bes 0z., 100e;:°14 -Ib., 20e:. Ib2 50e.

: ound Black Spanish—Roots round, ‘sometimes top-shaped, three to four inches in di- ameter; skin black, flesh white, very compact and highly flavored. An excellent sort for wainfér, as the roots keep a long time. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; 2 oz., 15¢e; % Ib., 20c; Ib., 50c.

Long Black Spanish—One of the latest as well as the hardiest of the radishes; an excellent sort for winter use. Roots oblong, black, of very large size and firm texture. Pkt., 5¢; 0z., 10c; 2 oz., 15e; %4 Ib., 20c; Ib., 50e.

Mixed Radishes—A mixture of about twelve choice varieties of early, medium and

radishes. This will give you radishes all summer, and you will be surprised at the results. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10ec; %4 1b., 20c; Ib., 50c.

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SQUASH.

One ounce early varieties will plant about forty hills;

One ounce late will plant about twenty hills;

3 to 4 pounds to the acre.

Hubbard.—The leading squash for fall and win- ter use, hard skinned, flesh dark yellow, fine grained, iry, sweet, rich. Pkt., 5c: oz.,10c; % lb., 20c; 1b., 60c.

Warty Hubbard.—This new strain of the Hub- bard is an improvement. The wartiness indicates a very hard shell, which is one of the best features of a long keeping squash. It also denotes extra choice quality; the harder and more warty the shell of a = a Hubbard, the more delicate and sweet the flesh. Hubbard Squash. Pk, 5c; -0z., 10c; % Th., 20e:; ib., 65c.

Sibley.—An excellent variety, flesh solid, thick and richly colored. Ripens about the same time as the Hubbard. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c;: % Ib., 20c; 1b., 60c. a: Summer Crook Neck.—Harly, productive, and of good quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ght Y% Ib., 20c; Ib., 60c.

Marblehead.—A very gcod winter squash, similar to the Hubbard. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % Ib, 20c; 1b., 55c.

White Bush Scalloped.—Light cream color, large, flat, scalloped shaped, early. Pkt., 5C; 0z., 10c; % Ib., 20c; Ib., 55e. re Boston Marrow.—A winter variety of excellent quality. Pkt., 5c; oz.,10c; 1% Ib., 20c; - fp:, 55e.

TOMATOES.

One ounce will produce about 1,200 plants.

Spark’s Earliana.—This is the earliest smooth, bright red tomato of good size now in cultivation. Plants are quite hardy, with rather slender open branches and moderate growth, well set with fruits, nearly all of which ripen very early in the season. The tomatoes are deep scarlet, gener- ally smooth, and grow in clusters of five to eight, averaging two and a half inches in diameter. Flesh deep red and of slightly acid Haver Pkt. 40:

1% 04, 20C> 02. 3be; 1% = Seon a> Ib., $1.10.

Atlantic Prize—Comes in advance of such standard kinds as Acme, Beauty, etc. It bears in clusters, is of good size, smooth, round and of fine scarlet color. Choicest seed from specimen fruits. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; % 1b., 60c.

Buckeye State.—A fine new, extra large Livingston sort, nearly one-half larger than Beauty, deep color, smooth, neavy and of splendid quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; %4 Ib., 60c.

Bond’s Early Minnesota.—Most of the extra early varieties are irregular in shape; this is always round and smooth. Vines vigorous, with rather small leaf; fruit of medium size, of good shape, and dark red color. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 20ce; %4 I1b., 50ce.

Stone.—Vine vigorous and productive. Fruit round, apple shaped, large, very deep red in color and astonishingly heavy. Pkt., 5c: oz., 20c; % Ib., 50c.

Dwarf Champion.—Its habit of growth is peculiar, for not only is it dwarf and com- pact, but the stem being thick, stiff and short-jointed, it is actuaily self-supporting when laden with fruit. The fruit is of a purplish pink color, always smooth, and the flesh solid and of fine quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 1% 1b... 50Qc.

Yellow Plum.—Good for preserving and pickling, plum shape, solid and smooth. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; % 1b., 60c.

Acme.—Early, medium size, very solid and productive, dark red, slightly tinged with purple. — Pkt. Se; 0z., 20c; 14. 1b; 50e. :

Livingstcn’s Beauty.—A very fine variety of large size, grows in clusters of for or five. -Pki2-be;en= 20c: 44- lbs; Sve:

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TURNIPS.

One ounce for 150 feet: two pounds to the acre. Culture—For early ‘use, sow the small sorts as soon as the ground = can be worked in the Spring, in drills 14 IN inches apart. Rutaba- W gas 30 inches. Thin R= plants of early varieties § Karly Purple Top Munich Turnip.to 6 inches apart, and the Swedes to 1 foot apart. For fall and winter use, the early kinds should be sown from July 15 to Aug- ust 15. Swedes from June 15 to July 15. [~ Early Purple Top Munich—A German variety, re- markably handsome, very early with purplish red top, flesh snow white and of fine flavor. PK. 56; PV fe 02, le; 44 th: 15603 ab. 45e. mad ies teas = = Red Top White Globe—This is the largest yielder on the list and very desirable for sable use or stock. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % Ib. 15ce: lb., 40c. je ae Egg—A rapid growing variety, egg shaped. Pkt., 5¢; 0Z.,-10@;- 14> Ibe tae C. '

1 °9 Wy WZ 4a ~ Yellow Aberdeen—Hardy and _ productive, g {Oh Wis scod keeper, color pale yellow. Pkt., 5c: OZ., 2 10c; % lb., 15e; Ib., 40c. [— Early Flat White Dutch—Standard variety,

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: = SMA the ground and generally slightly crooked. Pt. Sf ZZ ac; Oz., lOc; % Itb., 15c; Ib:, 40e.

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rs variety, either for table or stock. Pkt., 5c: SS Len ae

RUTABAGA (Swedish Turnip).

Imperial Hardy Swede—Flesh orange yellow, of firm texture, very sweet, mild and well fla- ored, Pkt., 5c; oz.,10c; % Ib., 15c; Ib., 40c.

White Sweet German—Large size, oval form and very solid, flesh pure white and sweet. This is the best keeping variety. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 4 Ib., 15e; Ib., 40e.

—Skirving’s Improved Purple Top—A very pop- ular variety; flesh firm, yellow, sweet and finely flavored. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % Ib., 15e; Ib., 35c.

Imperial Hardy Swede Rutabaga.

SWEET, POT AND MEDICINAL HERBS.

Herbs in general love a mellow and free soil. The chief points are to cut them on a dry day, when not quite in full bloom, and to dry them quickly in the shade, and when dry pack close in dry boxes, keeping them entirely excluded from the air.

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VINE PEACH.

The vine is somewhat similar to the muskmelon vine, and requires the same cultivation. The fruit is of a bright orange-yellow color, somewhat rus- seted For sweet piclkes, pies or preserving, they are superb. Can be used in every way in which you would use a peach except that they are not usually liked tawe -PKt., ae; oz. loes—14 -lb:, 50¢

GARDEN LEMON.

Fruit is of the-shape shown in our engraving, is somewhat smaller than Vine Peach, has thinner flesh, and is decidedly more acid, thus dispensing with the sliced lemons which are so important in pultme” up the. Vine Peach. Pkt, -de: 02, loc; 4 Ib., 50,

GROUND CHERRY.

Improved Yellow — They grow well on most any dry soil; are easier raised than the tomato, and are prolific bearers, and oh! such lus- cious fruit. For sauce they are excellent, and for pies nothing can equal them for taste and flavor. They are delicious as preserves, and when dried in sugar are much better than raisins for cakes and pudding. Pkt., 5e; % oz., 25¢; 02., 40c.

CHUFAS OR EARTH ALMOND.

In sweetness and flavor they resemble the ¢co- coanut or almond and are considered very nice put on the table in a fruit dish with candies, as an after-dinner relish. Very prolific, a single one yielding from two to four hundred. The nuts grow underground, very near the surface. Plant in April, 10 inches apart, in 2144 foot rows. Cover them lightly. If seed is very dry, soak well before planting. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10e; %4 lb., 20c; Ib., 50c.

RED CROSS PEANUTS.

As early as the earliest, and of the best quality. Boys, here in a chance for you. Think of growing peanuts in your own garden and having plenty of them to eat. Shell the nuts carefully so as not to break the inside skin, and plant as soon as the ground be- comes warm, from two to three feet apart each way, four or five in a hill, covering two inches. The soil should be deep and mellow. Large pkt., 10c; Ib., 40c, postpaid.

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Grows almost uniformly to the size, color and shape of a hen’s egg. The shells are hard and make the very best nest eggs, as they do not crack. The largest ones when sawed in two make excellent pots for starting tomato, strawberry and other plants. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15¢.

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ful attention to the growth and selection of the best farm seeds of all sorts.

WILD RICE.

The only one of our native plants furnishing food for wild fowl, ducks, geese, etc. Sow in water having a mud bottom. PkKt., 5c; lb., 20c; 5 lbs., 85c.

SUGAR CANE.

Early Amber.—The earliest and most popular variety, and makes the finest quality

of amber syrup and excellent sugar. Lb., 5c; 10 Ibs., 40c: 100 Ibs., $3.50. THOUSAND-HEADED KALE.

The seed can be sown early in April or any time thereafter until mid-summer. The plants grow to a height of 3 to 4 feet, and are so covered with small whorls of leaves that the name Thousand-Headed Kale has been given it. Per large pkg., 5c; \% Ib., 10c; lb., 35ce, postpaid. By express, 5 Ibs. or more, at 25c per lb.

GIANT SPURRY.

Spurry is an annual plant, extensively cultivated in Europe as a winter pasture for cattle and sheep. It is of very rapid growth and is sown the latter part of March and in April or May at the rate of 10 pounds per acre, if wanted for hay. The seed is sown broadcast, and covered lightly by harrowing. Lb., 10c; 5 lbs., 45c; 10 Ibs., 85c; 100 Ibs., $7.00.

AUSTRALIAN SALT BUSH.

This forage plant from Australia is a wonder for the alkali plains of the West. Yields 20 toms of green fodder per acre. Plant is perennial. Pkt., 10c; oz. 15e; % Ib., 40c; Ib., $1.25.

WONDERFUL SAND VETCH. (Or Wénter Vetch.)

Though it succeeds and produces good crops on poor, sandy soil, it is much more vigcrous on good land and grows to a height of 4 to 5 feet. It is exceedingly nutritious, much more so than clover, is eaten with relish, and may be fed with safety to all

~ kinds of stock. Also valuable for a hay crop. Sow one-half bushel per acre either in spring or fall. Per Ib., Bi 12c; 10 Ibs., $1.00; 50 Ibs., $4.00; 100 Ibs., $7.50.

RUSSIAN FLAX.

It will pay you to sow nice, pure high grade flax seed. it is one of the most profitable crops, especially on new land. When grown for seed without regard to fibre, sow from 2 to 3 pecks of seed to the acre. If fine fibre is wanted, sow from 1% to 2 bushels to the acre, so as to grow clean, straight, slender straw. Peck, 50c; bushel, $1.50.

BLUE FIELD POPPY. Ounce, 5c; 4% pound, 10c; 1 pound, 25c; 5 pounds, $1.00.

TECSINTE.

Somewhat resembling corn in appearance, but the leaves are much longer and broader, and the stalks contain sweeter sap, Horses and cattle eat it as freely as young sugar corn. Large pkt., 5c: oz., 15¢e; 4% Ib., 30c; Ib., 90c; 2 Ibs. (sufficient for 1 aere), $1.75.

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MILLETS.

There is nothing like millet to cover up shortage in your hay crops. It can be sown up to the middle or end of July and makes a valuable catch crop. Grain bags 15 cents each extra. Prices subject to market changes,

Common Millet—Very early, grows 2 to 3 feet high, foliage broad. ib., Se; 5 fhs.; 15e; 10 Ibs:, 23e; bu., 90c-

Hungariar (Grass) Millet—A valuable forage plant, similar to common millet. Lb., 5c; 5 lbs., 15c; 10 lbs., 25c; bushel, $1.00.

Hog Miliet—A valuable variety, maturing at the same time as Hungarian Grass; very productive. Lb., 5c; 5 Ibs., 20c; 10 Ibs., 30c; bushel, $1.10,

German Millet—Much better than Common Millet as it will pro- duce double the crop. It grows 4 to 5 feet high, very leafy, seeds round, golden yellow. About two weeks later than Common Millet. Our Seed is southern grown and is much superior to northern grown seed as it yields more. Sow % bushel per acre, Price, best grade, Ib., 5¢;. 5 Ibs., 20c; 10 lbs., 35e; bu., $1.25,

Japanese Millet (Crus Galli)—Perhaps the most valuable intro- duetion of recent years in the line of forage plants. Adapted to all sections and a great suecess wherever tried. It is very highly rec- ommended by the U, 8S. Agricultural Department and by the Ex- periment Stations. It grows 6 to 8 feet high and produces immense erops of splendid feed, especially on moist soils. As high as 16% tons have been reported from one acre, and it makes excellent hay, superior to corn fodder. A splendid silage may be made by mixing two parts Japanese Millet with one of Sand Vetch or Soja Beans, forming a com- pletely balanced ration for milch cows. This new Millet, like a number of other good

German Millet. things in the vegetable line, came originally from Japan. There the people eat it largely for food. It is something entirely dis- tinct from other millets, the seed having a very different appearance. It is now catalogued and recommended by all leading seedsmen, and one seed firm has extensively advertised it under the name of “Billion Dollar Grass.” Sow broadcast, 12 to 15 Ibs. per acre. 1 1b., 8c; peck, 50c; bushel, $1. 75,

SUNFLOWER,

Mammoth Russian—The largest of all sun-

flowers. This is without doubt one of the best

ROS SN ABR Ss grown and immensely productive, sometimes \ _yielding as high as 1,000 bushels per acre. Cut the tubers up fine and plant the same as pota- toes, only a little further apart. The hogs dig them for themselves. Peck, 45e; bushel, $1.35;

bbl. (erough for an entire acre), $3.50.

paying crops that can be raised. Seeds are the best of food f for poultry and is much cheaper to raise than corn. Stalks, e which grow very large make excellent fire-wood. It is also said to afford protection against malaria. Lb., 10c; 4 Ibs, 25e; 10 Ibs., 50c.

MAMMOTH WHITE FRENCH ARTICHOKES.

Grow much larger than the Jerusalem and yield more. Just as good otherwise. Arti- enokes are attracting much attention of late on account of their healthfulness A splendid pre- ventative of cholera. They are very easily

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SEED OATS.

“ A change of seed oats is even " more important than a change of seed potatoes, and it will pay you to renew your seed oats this year by sowing some of our improved varieties and thus greatly increase your yield. Any variety at 5c per large trial packet, 20c per Ib., 3 ibs, 50c, by mail postpaid.

Irish Victor—(New). Is a very large oat, plump and heavy; pure white in color, entirely free from rust and smut, and an immense yielder, Our own stock as grown on our farm last season, is the finest of any variety of oats that we have to offer this year. It will please every one who gets it. Our field of Irish Victor was the finest field of oats to be seen anywhere in this section. Peck, 30c; bu., $1.00; 5 bu. or over, at 90c per bushel.

Early Champion—Has comparatively short straw, matures a week or ten days earlier than other kinds, thus largely escaping the liability to rust. Its greatest value lies in its special adaptability as a nurse crop to sow with grass seed, as it does not stool as freely as some other sorts. Will not lodge on rich land. Henry Wallace, editor Wallace’s Farmer, says: “I would rather risk growing grass seed with them than any other variety I know of.” “ Price per peck, 25c; bu., 90c; 10 bu. or more at 80c.

The Lincoln Oats—Straw is stiff and strong, standing up. The grain is very handsome and valuable for feed- ing on account of its thin hull, heavy meat and soft nib. Seven bushels pro- 4 duced 817 bushels, 21 lbs., or an aver-

age of 116 bushels to each bushel sown. Peck 25c; bushel, 85c; 5 bush- els, $4.00; 10 bushels, $7.50,

New Zealand Oats—It averages a trifle higher than other sorts, has very stiff, strong straw, never known to lodge. About one week later in maturing than the common round head oat, thus giving time to har- vest the hay crop. They stool remarkably well, and thus require less seed to the acre; are almost en- tirely free from rust on all kinds of soil. Peck,

5c; bushel, 80c; 5 bushels, $3.75,

Negro Wonder Oats—A very popular variety of oats in the South, as they are claimed to be al- most drouth proof. They have stiff straw, heavy berry, and are very productive. While there are comparatively few black oats grown in this coun- try, still they are said to be fully equal to the white for feeding, and are much preferred in England and

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other European countries. Better try a small field of them this year, and we feel sure that our customers, in the South especially, will be pleased with the result. Peck, 25c; bu., 85c; 5 bu., $4.00.

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MANDSCHEURI BARLEY.

Plumpest, Longest Head, Best Yielder.

No barley equals the Mandscheuri for a money maker. It is an early, six-rowed variety with strong straw, bearing long, well-filled heads of plump grain. We never saw such long heads of barley as we found in the fields of Mandscheuri last summer.

Mandscheuri is an improved strain of Manshury but makes a stronger growth, has a plumper berry, and usually yields 10 to 15 bushels more per acre. The original seed was procured by the Wis, Ex. Station from Russia and was first sent out by the Station in 1895. Prof, Henry has all the time been loud in its praise and hopes that its cultivation will become general throughout all barley-growing states. Mandscheuri stood first in a comparative test of 37 varieties, and it doubles the yield of common varieties. Peck, 40c; bushel, $1.25; 2% bushels, $3.00; 5 bushels, $5.50.

| BUCKWHEAT.

Silver Hull—A greatly improved variety. It is in bloom longer, matures its crop sooner, and Vp yields twice as much as any ordinary sort; the grain is rounder, of a beautiful light gray color. i The flour is white and more nutritious. Peck, 30c; bu., $1.00; bag, 2% bu., $2.25. Japanese—Ripens a week earlier than Silver Hull, stands up well, and makes better flour “py than any other kind of buckwheat. Peck, 30c; qos $1.00; bag, 2% bu., $2.25,

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SPELTZ OR EMMER WHEAT.

A most wonderful new grain, somewhat simi- lar to wheat. Will thrive on most any soil and yields immensely, very often more than barley Ra i and oats. It has given good satisfaction to my

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SPRINC WHEAT.

Saskatchewan Fife—This wheat is pronounced by the great milling kings of the Northwest the best. 50 bushels to the acre is not an un- common yieid. It is ten days earlier than the Common Fife, straw growing about a foot taller, standing stiff and strong. Peck, 50c; bushel, $1.50; 2144 bushels, $3.60.

Improved Pedigree Blue Stem—We cannot too highly recommend this grand new variety as being the best kind of spring wheat in existence and are sure it will please everyone who tries it. It was originated by Mr. L, H. Haynes, who has spent eight years in selecting and improving it in his garden, each year choosing all the largest and best heads, and desearding all the balance. This continued selection has had the effect of improving it in vigor, size of head, and quality. For the past few years he has been growing it as a farm crop, taking the greatest pains each season to keep it strictly pure and by going through the fields and removing everything that was not of ideal quality, he now has a variety whieh is sure to please all wheat growers. The heads are very large and well filed out, the kernel is hard, the plant stools greatly, and, un- der ordinarily favorable conditions, will yield 40 to 50 bushels per acre. It is an improvement on Blue Stem wheat, but fully five days earlier in maturing. Peck, 50c; bu., $1.50; 21%4 bu., $3.60.

MACARONI WHEAT.

Very highly recommended for semi-arid regions, and already largely grown in the northwest. Peck, 50c; bushel, $1.50; 214 bushels, $3.60.

FIELD PEAS.

These are very valuable for fattening stock, and can also be grown for soiling purpeses, but are of greater value for fodder when fed as ground feed, or the vines can be cured for hay, which is of great nutri- tive value. They can be sown alone or with oats. if sown alone it takes about 2 bushels per acre, and if sown with oats 1 bushel of Peas and 1% bushels of Oats are required. Prices subject to market changes.

Scotch Beauty Peas—Best blue field peas. Will yield an immense crop of superior quality. Per peck 60c; bu., $2.25; 2 bu. or more, $2.00.

White Canada Peas—More used than any other. Per peck, 60c; bushel, $2.00; 2 bushels or more, at $1.85,

Whip-Poor-Wiill Cow Peas—The most highly valued plant in the south for fodder and reclaiming old or worn out land as it is a leguminous plant of special merit as a fertilizer. The vines when fed green make the best fodder and are very nourishing. The Whip-poor-will is the most popular sort and yields a good crop both of fodder and peas. When rip- ened the ground peas make the best cattle fattener. Peck, 75c; bu, $2.0.

Lathyrus Sylvestris (Flat Pea). A perennial forage plant; it grows well on unimproved sandy soil; yields superior forage for all farr stock and excellent as a fertilier. Oz., 15c; %4 Ib., 40c; Ib., $1.35.

BOSTON PEA OR NAVY BEANS.

Plant after the danger of frost is past, in dry, light soil. Best crops are grown in rich soil; but beans do well in ordinary soil. Cultivate with one horse cultivator, or a hoe, frequently, when plants are dry, but never when wet. Plant 1% bushels to the acre in hills, same as corn, or in drills. Hand picked, Quart, 15¢; peck, $1.00; bushel, $3 50.

Soja Beans—These beans rank right next to Cow Peas and Red Clover, for sowing as a fertilizing crop. Their roots find and store the nitrogen, It is a splendid green Fodder; will produce 25 bushels of beans per acre. Roasted and coarsely ground it is a coffee substitute. Sow broadcast 4% bushel per acre, or in drills 3% feet apart by 18 inches: 3inahill. % pk., 40c; 1 pk., 75c; bu., $2.50.

Velvet Bean—A strong-growing, prolific forage crop from the south, of the Soja and Cow Pea class. It will grow 12 feet, and both vines and pods are eaten by all stock. Sow like Soja Beans. Plowed under they are a great soil enricher. 1% pk., 35c; 1 pk. 65c; 1 bu., $2.35, bags included.

Lentils—A leguminous annual. Succeeds best in dry, sandy soil.‘ Splendid pigeon food and also used extensively for soups. Lb., 25c.

Lupins, Yellow—Succeeds well in the poorest soil, and is exceedingly valuable for plowing in to improve sandy soils. It makes good forage, either green or as hay. The seeds are very fattening when used with hay. Sow in the Spring when the ground has become warm, at the rate of 90 pounds to the acre. Lb., 10c; 10 lbs., 80c; 190 Ibs., $7.50,

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The main secret in the successful raising of sheep for mutton, for which the English are so famous, lies un- doubtedly in the very general use of Fodder , Rape for feeding them. ~

RAPE. True Dwarf Essex.

and before winter sets in there is need of nutritious green fodder, especially for sheep. Dwarf Essex Rape is easily grown and perfectly hardy, and possesses remark- able fattening properties. One acre will pasture thirty-six head two months, and lambs will make a gain of 8 to i2 § pounds a month. ‘They soon - weigh like lead.’ Pigs and cattle are also very fond of it.

The plant is a rank grower and should have heavy manuring, as well as high eulti- ‘ vation. Any corn soil will grow Rape. Sow the seed during the third or fourth week in June; it can then re- sist drouth, and the crop can be ready to feed at a sea- son when it is most needed. By sowing different pieces several weeks apart a continuous supply of good feed can be had. When sown in June the Rape will have to be fed during August, though if the first crop were cut about four inches from the ground, there would be an aftermath or second growth that would be useful after that time. For the breeding flock a piece should be sown about the first week in July, with some even later, and the chances taken on its withstanding the drouth. It does well sown with oats. After the oats are cut the Rape grows rapidly.

If the soil is rich and elean, sow broadeast; if not so clean sow in drills and cultivate as for corn. Rape is especially adapted for a catch crop, succeeding well when for any cause other crops have failed, as it, like turnips, makes its growth late in the season, can be sown on stubble, and will furnish excellent pasturage when much needed in the fall. When sown broadcast use 5 pounds, and if in drills, 3 pounds to the acre. Lb., 10e; 12 Ibs., 75¢; 25 Ibs., $1.85; 100 Ibs., $5.00.

PENCILARIA— (Penicillaria).

{ A wonderful forage plant of great value to all fmf. stock farmers. It is unexcelled if equalled for its A) TOK quick growth, immense size and splendid quality.

: The seed is small, about one-eighth the size of a grain of wheat; it should be planted about the first of May, and will grow and stool or tiller out sur- prisingly fast. Its growth is truly luxuriant, the broad foliage resembling corn leaves and if al- lowed. to develop will attain a height of 12 to 14 feet and bears cylindrical heads from 12 to 20 inches long, closely set with thousands of tiny seeds, which are greatly relished by poultry. A

. crop of this when nearing maturity looks like a

4 field of giant timothy 12 to 15 feet high. The usual way of growing it, however, is to mow the crop

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it is greatly relished by all kinds of stock either

in its green or dry state. Sow seed very thinly in drills 24 to 36 inches apart. Every farmer, and in fact everyone who keeps a cow, a horse or hogs should try it if they wish to grow an immense crop of fodder cheaply on a small amount of ground. Per pkt., 5c; %4 Ib., 15c:; Ib., 35c: 3 Ibs., $1.00.

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CHOICE SELECTED NORTHERN-GROWN SHEED CORN. The Seed We Offer is Grown for this Purpose, Carefully Selected and Shelled.

We have for years made a careful study of the best varieties of corn grown in the United States, and fully appreciating the great importance to the farmer of good field crops, especially seed corn, we hold that corn grown in our section of the United States is far preferable for planting in the eastern, middle and southern states, to the western grown. Corn grown in our section will mature sooner, and make a far better yield than the western grown. Our seed corn will do better in the west than the western stock. Give it a trial this year and convince yourselt.

KOSS’ EARLY GOLDEN SURPRISE.

Unapproachable as a vielder, it withstands the harshest weather and when shelled this corn produces a superior qual- ity on account of extreme smallness of cob and depth of grain. The grains are of a rich golden color, very deep, and profit- able on account of small per cent. of waste of cob. The cob is so small that 35 pounds of ears produced 31144 pounds of shelled corn. The Corn is a vigorous grower, with short, strong stocks and an abundance of deep green foliage, which makes it an excellent fodder corn. It matures uniformly in 80 days from planting, and all points considered it is the best field corn in cultivation. Golden Surprise is the greatest money earner yet introauced to the American farmer. There can be nothing of greater importance to him than to increase the yield and feeding value of corn. Harly Golden Surprise will give that result. Quart, 15c; peck, 50c; bushel, $1.50; 2%

bushels, $3.50. IOWA GOLD MINE.

A handsome early Corn, ripening a few days after Pride of the North: ears are of good size, very even and uniform in shape, cob small, with very deep grains of a bright golden color, which dry out very quickly as scon as ripe. Ears have been shelled of this variety which produced 64 lbs. of shelled corn and only 6 lbs. of cobs to the bushel. Quart, 15c; peck, 40c; bushel, $1.25; 21%% bushels, $2.75.

IOWA SILVER MINE.

A very popular White Dent. Corn, maturing medium early. The stalks grow seven to eight feet high, in many cases yield- ing two and three good ears, which are set about four feet from the ground. Quart, 15c; peck, 40c; bushel, $1.25; 2% bushels, $2.75.

WHITE CAP YELLOW DENT.

This now famous corn possesses: the earliness of Pride of the North, and will produce a greater yield on thin, poor land than any other corn. Grows about 6 to 7 feet in height, with abundant foliage and fine large ear. The tip ends of the grains are white, the inside yellow, making it of a beautiful color, both when on cob and when shelled. Quart, 15c; peck, 40c; bushel, $1.25; 214 bushels, $2.75.

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KOSS’ GOLDEN BEAUTY CORN. Has the Largest Grain and Smallest Cob of any Corn in Cultivation.

This famous corn still retains its popularity as an exceed- ingly early and prolific variety, always maturing in 90 days; often shelling 62 pounds of grain from 70 pounds of ears. Ker- nels closely set, large, of deep orange color; cob very small; stalks about 7 feet in height. This is probably the best Dent Corn for general cultivation in the North, and is now largely - used in the South and West, as it matures its crop before the hot + winds affect it. We offer pedigree seed grown from the original stock with care. This corn is not fully appreciated until the large yield and small percentage of cob is carefully noted. There is no yellow Dent Corn yet discovered that can take the place of this most valuable variety. It is a safe corn for any section of country, never disappoints the grower by maturing too late, ., yields more corn acre for acre than any other, and has by far 4 the most satisfactory record of any yellow Dent Corn ever in-

se troduced. Quart, 15c; peck, 50c; bushel, $1.50; 2% bushels, $3.50.

ANGEL OF MIDNIGHT.

An extra early yellow flint, 8-rowed variety. The ear is per- mee fect in shape: length 10 to 13 inches. Rows straight and even. =mes and filled from tip to tip; stalks are of medium size. Quart, 15c;

m= peck, 45c; bushel, $1.50; 214 bushels, $3.25.

WISCONSIN WHITE DENT.

Beer 0 The best white Dent for this northern latitude, 16 to 20 rows, = pee small cob, large kernels. Quart, 15c; peck, 50c; bushel, $1.50; =~ Seb 216 bushels, $3.25.

Saas RED COB ENSILAGE CORN.

Koss’ Golden Beauty Corn. ;

This superior ensilage corn I can recommend as being the heaviest cropping variety in cultivation, producing from 50 to 75 tons per acre. It has been thoroughly tested in all dairy sections of the country with best results. It is a pure white Dent Corn of large size and handsome appearance, growing on a red cob. ‘Vhe fodder is sweet, tender, juicy and contains more nourishment than any other variety. It grows 13 to 14 feet in height, taking strong hold in the ground, standing well up and resisting storms of all kinds to a remarkable degree. Peck, 30c; bushel, $1.00.

BRAZILIAN FLOUR CORN.

A grand stooling sort; each kernel produces several stalks, each stalk bears two or three beautiful white ears which make a flour equal to wheat. It produces an immense amount of fodder for feeding stock. Quart, 20c; peck, 65c; bushel, $2.00.

KAFFIR CORN.

Stocky and perfectly erect, foliage broad. The seed heads grow from 10 to 12 inches in length and the product of grain will average 60 bushels to the acre. g Lb., 6c; 10 lbs., 40c; 100 lbs., $3.00. y

JERUSALEM CORN.

Claimed by many to be an improve- yy ment on Kaifir Corn, as it is a surer crop é ZA in unfavorable Seasons, Produces a large g# crop of foliage which is of very good! quality. Seed, white and nearly flat. Yields a good grain crop also. Three to & four pounds will plant an acre in drills, 40 to 50 lbs. broadcast. Pound, sc; pec, —S— 50c; bushel (50 lbs.), $1.75. ; as Kaffir Corn. _ JERUSA

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SEED POTATOES.

In Every Sense that the Word “SEED” Should Imply.

Extra Early Ohio.—Early Ohio is the most popular early potato im. this country. We have more calls for it than for any other variety. Every potato grower knows what it is, and knows just about what it will do in his loeality. It is the standard extra early the country over, and other varieties are measured by it. We have an extra ehoice strain of Early Ohio. We will venture to say that not one farmer im ten, the eountry aver, who thinks he has Early Ohio has pure stock. Most of them do not know that they are mixed. But Early Ohio is an old variety and has become frigchtinlly mixed throughout. the United States. Farmers and market gardeners, better sell off your own Ohios and get some of our pure improved, grown from Red River Valley seed. Peck, 40c; bushel, $1.35; barrel, $3.25.

Bliss Triumph.—The earliest potato in existence. A handsome round variety which is by far the earliest variety in the werld, maturing a week. before the Extra Early Ohio, and is wonderfully productive. The tubers are not large, but. are of a medium size for early use; and a beautiful red color. For several years past it has been the most poaputar variety in the southerm states and in the Bermudas, and hundreds of e¢ar- loads are shipped to the northern market and bring fancy prices. It is a vigorous grower and we recommend it for the first early market or family use. Per peck, 50c; bushel, $£.50; barrel, $3.30.

Thoroughbred.—This is an elegant m new potato of the Early Rose type, xe} and in every respect just as good, if not better, than this when first origi- nated. The skin is of a beautiful pink color, shape oblong to long and very SEE ee : = ~ regular: the eyes, although large, are —— even with the surface. It is a@ rank = amd free grower of vines. and tubers, with so much vitality and vigor that it is certain to make a good crop: even im seasons of severe droughts. The tubers grow large to very large, and are of handsome appear- ance, and the table eualities are of the very best. Itis a seedling of the Harly Rese and claimed to be 10 days earlier than this. Besides being so early it is am enormous yielder, and in fact, all who have tried it consider it a perfect potato for early market- ing; being of such extreme earliness, very large size and handsome form, they will always sell at first sight on the market. Peck, 35c; bushel, $1.35; barrel, $3.25.

The Freeman Potato has fully realized the glowing predictions which I made for it at the time of its introduction. It proved to be a rival of the famous Early Rose, and my eustomers have made money out of it. The Freeman is a strong grower, containing fresh, vigorous blood. It is early in reaching Maturity and enormously productive, and is universally admitted to be the finest flavored potato on the market. People say that when once used on the table it is sure to remain there, On account of its superlative excellence. Peck, 35¢; bushel, $1:35; barrel, $3.25.

Carman No. 3.—This handsome main crop potato is of large size, yielding immense crops of uniform size and shape. It is of perfect form, almost every potato being of same size and shape, and averaging nearly one pound each in weight, in good seasons. It has but few eyes, and they ars shallow: the skin and flesh are extremely white and its cooking qualities are very fine. It is a remarkably handsome potato, enormously prolific, and will please all potato growers. Keeps well. Per peck, 40¢; bu, $1.25; Lik; $208.

Sir Walter Raleigh.—The two greatest money makers of recent years have been Rural New Yorker No. 2 and Carman No. 3. Both originated with the late BE. S. Carman of the Rural New Yorker. Since them Sir Walted came Raleigh has been brought forward as “Mr. Carman’s Best.” The introducers say: “In most respects it ORDER EARLY. closely resembles Rural New Yorker No. 2, but is more Do not put off ordermg uniform and yields practically no small tubers, every } Seed Potatoes until you want one being marketable. It is unquestionably the best of f— them, but send in your order its type.” Farmers who plant this variety are practical. f 48 soon as possible. This will ly certain of getting big returns on their investment, | #!ve us plenty of time to get as it invariably yields big crops and the potatoes will | them ready for shipment. always sell. Peek, 50c; bushel, $1.50; barrel, $5.75.

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GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS.

Prices subject to market fluctuations.

“Meadow Fescue, or English Blue Grass. — Succeeds well in almost all soils, from high, dry land to moist, y: Standing the dry summer heat excellently. It is valu-

spring and the latest in the fall. It is hardy, never grows in tufts, and being tender and succulent, makes excellent hay. It is a perennial, 2 to 3 feet high, flow- ering in June and july. Pound, 10c; bushel, $1.35: 100 Ibs., $8.75.

Orchard Grass.—One of the most valuable of all pas- ture grasses, coming earlier in spring and remaining later in autumn than any other. It grows about 2% feet high, producing an immense quantity of leaves. It - grows in tufts, and is therefore not adapted for growing alone, but should be sown with Red Clover, Tall Meadow Oat Grass, or Rye Grass. Pound, 15c; bushel, $1.75; === 100 Ibs., $12.85. Sr os Meadow Fescue. Tall Meadow Oat Grass.—For either hay or perma- Italian Rye

nent pasture. Does well on any soil, but of special Grass. value on clay land. Grows tall, and therefore desir- able for meadow. Does not winter kill. Seldom sown alone, but should be included in all mixtures. Lb., 20c; bu., $2.40; 100 Tbs., $16.00. &Y. Red Top.—sSown largely in marshy land and See sloughs in the West. In the East it is one of their _ wx principal sorts, but is not so highly valued here. It makes a fine, close turf of fair quality when not , allowed to go to seed. Solid or Fancy clean seed. Lib., 1c; 10 Ibs., $1.15; 100 Ibs., $10.00.

Perennial Rye Grass (or English Rye Grass).— A nutriticus permanent grass for meadows and pas- ture, or for mixing with other grasses for lawns. Does well on sloping banks, as its roots are fibrous

and mat-like. Does well on almost any land, but (Jes prefers rich or moist soil, such as will preduce a 7 aN good corn crop. Sow 20 lbs. per acre. Pound, 10c; NW WS

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VAN bushel, $1.20: 100 ibs., $6.50. Orchard Grass. Italian Rye Grass—An annual variety of above, which can be depended on to give a large crop the Perennial Rye first year. Valuable for sowing with crimson clover Grass.

as a catch crop on red clover fields where clover has winter killed. Pound, 10c; bushel, $1.20; 100 Ibs., $6.50.

Kentucky Blue Grass.—It is productive and unusually early in the spring, fur- nishing delicious food for all kinds of 3 stock. It is not easily affected by = drought or frost, is suited to a great variety of soils. Unexcelled for lawns. Our seed is all new crop, and the best gerade, “Fancy Cleaned.” Pound, 20c; bushel, $2.50; 100 lbs., $16.50.

Bromus Inermis.— This useful grass, also called Hungarian or Smooth Brome NY ay Grass, grows to a height of 3 or even 5 NaVay~> fect. It is a native of Hungary. It has

/. done well in America, especially on dry, arid soils, in which situations its drought- resisting qualities are seen to advantage. It is claimed for it that it will succeed in a wider range of temperature than any = other grass, and that it will produce sat- isfactory crops on land too poor to sup- - port timothy and the other agricultural Bromus Inermis. grasses. Weight of seed, 14 Ibs. to the bushel. Sow 20 to 35 lbs. per acre. Pound, 15c; bushel, $1.50; 100 lbs., $10.00.

Timothy.—Market price, about Te per Jb.; peck, 60c¢; bu., $2.15; 100 Ibs., $4.50.

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CLOVER SEED.

No other plant is of such importance to agriculture as clover, and this not only on account of its great value for pasture and for hay, but by far its greatest value comes in as a soil reclaimer as it restores fertility to the land that has been exhausted by con- tinuous cropping. Clover is the foundation to all successful farming and is unquestion- ably the most useful plant that can be grown on the farm.

j Medium Red Clover.—Market price about 18c per lb.; peck, $2.80; bushel $8.85; 100 lbs., $14.50.

Mammoth Red Clover.—Market price about 18c per lb.; peck, $2.30; bushel, $8.85; 100 lbs., $14.50.

Silesian Red Clover.—Extremely hardy. Lb., 18c; peck, $2.50; bushel, $9.25; 100 Ibs., $15.00.

3 White Clover.—It is the most hardy of any Fy variety of clover, and as it is of a creeping habit it is desirable for sowing on terraces or sloping grounds. Price for our choicest 4 quality;- per Ib, 306; bibs. $1.40 2-16—1bs. e $2.50. iy Seradella.—For very dry soils. Lb., 15c;

10 Ibs., $1.15; 100 Ibs., $8.50.

@ Crimson Clover (also called Giant Incar- nate.)—This is an annual variety in common use in the East and South for feeding green. The yield in fodder is immense, and after WEN cutting it at once commences to grow again

3 and continues until severe cold, freezing weather. It grows about 1 foot high, roots a og nearly black, leaves long, blossoms long,

“As pointed and of a very deep red or carmine color Eb Ze: peck, $1.50; bu., s $5.90 2 100 Ibs..,

Crimson Clover. $8.75. 3 Awe |S

Sand Luzerne.—For light sandy soil. Per lb., 25c; peck, say.8 $2.75; bushel, $10.00; 100 lbs., $16.20. :

Alsike, or Swedish Clover.—This clover comes from the little province of Alaska in Sweden. It is a great favorite with bee raisers, and its flower has a sweet and agreeable odor. Lb., 18c; peck, $2.25; bushel, $8.50.

Sainfoin Clover (also called Espercette Clover).—An ex- cellent but comparatively little known variety of special value for growing on light, dry, sandy or limestone soils. Per lb., 10c; 10 lbs., 90c; 100 Ibs., $7.50.

Alfalfa, or Luzerne Clover.—Under proper management it will yield 10 to 12 tons to the acre. All classes of stock gaggia are exceedingly fond of it. The roots are so long and grow Mie; A so deep, frost cannot heave or throw them out in winter. =

erishing the soil, enriches it. Grows on the thinnest sandy === soil and thrives in greatest drought. Sow broadcast about ma 25 lbs. to the acre. Comes up very spindling and slowly, 34s

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Turkestan Alfalfa—This has recently been introduced 2 into cultivation by our Agricultural Department. It was found growing on the high table lands of Asia, and is espec: Were =| ially adapted to the sudden changes of temperature that pre- i AT ef vail there—intense heat at midday and very often frost at =gP¥m Sea! night, even in midsummer. It resembles the ordinary Alfalfa, @VAS2k described on this page, excepting that the leaves are shorter “a=s=% and are sparsely clothed with short hairs. Its cultivation jas=7w? has been quite successful in the arid regions of the West, ex SA I and under conditions where Alfalfa or Luzerne fails the Eee a3} Turkestan Alfalfa will prove to be of the greatest value.

Lb., 25c; peck, $3.00; bushel, $11.00; 100 lbs., $18.00. Luzerne.

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Will make the best auality hay as the mixture contains such grasses as produce a heavy growth and mature together. Sow from 15 to 20 lbs. per acre, or for a top seed- ing about half the amount. :

No. 1. For Medium Soils.—Contains Meadow Fescue, Perennial Rye Grass, Italian Rye, Orchard Grass, Tall Meadow Oat, Timothy, Red Clover, Alsike, Sweet Vernal, etc.

No. 2. For High, Dry Land, Light or Gravelly Soils——Contains Sheep’s Fescue, Al- falfa, Hard Fescue, Perennial Rye Grass, Meadow Fescue, Timothy, Kentucky Blue Grass, Sweet Vernal, etc.

No. 3. For High, Dry Land, Heavy or Clay Soils——Contains much the same as above with the addition of Orchard Grass, Crested Dogstail and Bromus.

No, 4. For Moist and Rich Soil, or Land Subject to Overflow.—Contains Water Meadow Grass, Meadow Foxtail, Perennial Rye Grass, Meadow Fescue, Red Top, Meadow Soft Grass, Alsike Clover, ete.

No. 5. For Top Seeding Swamps, Marshes, Etc.—(Sow 10 Jbs. per acre.) Contains much the same as above, in different proportions.

PRICES:

Any of the above Permanent Meadow Mixtures, per lb., 15c; 10 lbs., $1.35; 20 Ibs.,

$2.50; 50 Ibs., $5.25; 100 Ibs., $10.00.

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Selected with a view to having a succession of grasses coming on constantly from earliest spring through the dry summer weather, and through the fall. It is permanent and keeps improving year after year. Sow from 15 to 20 pounds per acre, or for top seeding, half the amount.

No. 6. For Medium Soils.—Contains Kentucky Blue Grass, Meadow Fescue, Peren- nial Rye Grass, Orchard Grass. Tall Meadow Oat Grass, Hard Fescue, Alsike Clover, White Clover, Timothy, Red Clover, etc.

No. 7. For High, Dry, Gravelly Soils.—Contains Sheep’s Fescue, Hard Fescue, Creep- ing Bent, Bromus Inermis, Crested Dogstail, Meadow Fescue, Timothy, Kentucky Blue Grass, White Clover, ete.

No. 8. For High, Dry, Heavy or Clay Soils.—Contains much the same as above, mixed in different proportions, with the addition of Alfalfa and Orchard Grass.

No. 9. For Moist and Very Rich Soils—Contains Perennial Rye Grass, Water Meadow Grass, Water Fescue, Meadow Foxtail, Orchard Grass, Meadow Soft Grass, Tall Meadow Oat Grass, Alsike, etc.

No. 10. For Orchards, Wood Pastures and Shady Places.—Contains Wood Meadow Grass, Orchard Grass, Kentucky Blue Grass, English Blue Grass, Meadow Foxtail, Sweet Vernal, Red Clover, Alsike, etc.

PRICES:

Any of the above Permanent Pasture Mixtures, per lb., 15c; 10 lbs., $1.35; 20 Ilbs., $2.50; 50 Ibs., $5.25; 1u0 Ibs., $10.00.

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KOSS’ LAWN GRASS SEED.

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A nice, velvety lawn adds more to the beauty of a place than any other adornment, and even the humblest home may be made attractive with such surroundings, while with- out a good lawn even the finest flowering plants and elegantly arranged beds seem insignificant. How important it is then to plan for the best lawn obtainable. Do not spend money in sodding a lawn, for it is expensive and seldom satisfactory. When sod is cut from the roadside or some out of the way pasture, it is poor in quality and full of weeds, and when unevenly laid produces a rough surface which disfigures the lawn. It costs much less to sow the seed and the lawn is far better. Ask for circular, ‘‘How to Make a Lawn.’’

Three to four bushels of Lawn Grass Seed should be sown per acre, or one quart for every 300 square feet. It is necessary to sow the grass seed very thick so as to obtain a elose stand, which will prevent the weeds from coming up. A great many lawns have to be sown over again when not enough seed has been used. After sowing the seed it should be harrowed or raked in lightly, which should be followed by a roller so as to bring the seed in direct contact with the soil and insure an immediate sprouting. If a roller is not at hand, firm the ground down by means of a wide board or plank.

Evergreen Lawn Grass Seed—Fresh, pure and clean. The necessary requisite for a beautiful and enduring lawn. This Grass Seed is a carefully prepared combination of the various grasses designed to produce a fine, dwarf, compact and permanent turf. Many lawns dry out and turn brown during the hot, dry summer months, and do not revive until the cooler weather of autumn. By a judicious use of some of the European Grasses with the Standard Lawn Grasses of America, I am enabled to offer a mixture to the public which, from the habits of the various grasses of which it is composed, to ripen successively, will grow and flourish during the different months of the season, so that a‘rich, deep green is constantly maintained. Seeds of the highest grade, earefully recleaned, and of the best quality in every respect, are used in this mixture. Price, pint, 10¢e; quart, 20c; peck, $1.35; bushel (20 Ibs.), $5.00.

Central Park—A cheaper mixture than the preceding. Quart, 15¢e; peck, 75¢; bushel (14 lbs.), $2.75.

Shady Place Lawn Mixture—This mixture is a combination of fine dwarf growing, evergreen varieties of grass, which grow naturally in the woods or in shaded spots. They are mixed in proper proportions to make a fine ‘aw1 under the shade trees. Sow seed thickly, 1 quart to 150 square feet. Pt., 15c; qt., 25¢; peck, $1.50; bu. (20 lbs.), $5.60.

Golf Links Mixture—This is a mixture of various sorts of fine grasses which, when liberally sown, will produce a fine green sward during the growing season. They grow vigorously when cut closely, form a fine mass of interlacing roots, and also differ in their seasons of maturity, so that a succession of fresh growths is secured from earliest spring to latest fall. This mixture includes Sweet Vernal Grass, which gives the perfume of ‘‘New Mown Hay.’’ Pint, 15c; quart, 25c; peck, $1.50; bushel (20 lbs.), $5.60.

Putting Green Mixture—A mixture of extra fine grasses, that will make a close, firm, green and lasting turf; improves the more it is tramped. Pint, 15¢; quart, 25c; peck, $1.50; bushel (20 lbs.), $5.60.

Kentucky Blue Grass—Many of our customers prefer a clear blue grass lawn to the mixtures. Our stock of this is the best grade of fancy cleaned new crop, tested seed. Lb., 20c; bushel (14 Ibs.), $2.50.

White Clover—The well-known common white clover is very

Make your Place hardy and its dwarf growth makes it desirable for lawn mix- LOOK LIKE HOME tures. Its close, dense turf and creeping habit make it desirable this year by fixing for terraces and sloping ground. Seed is very small and it re- up a good lawn. quires but little in mixtures. Lb.,.30c; 5 Ibs., $1.40; 10 lbs.,

$2.50.

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Be co on Success makes flower cul- cw ture delightful and I desire ~ all my customers to suc- Siro. ceed. I am confident, that Se my Flower Seeds are the 4 pest, and will grow if properly taken mul: Care of and sown at the proper sea- eto son. I went to considerable expense sy to have all my flower seed envelopes ? lithographed and cultural directions and descriptions affixed to same. I hope my customers wiil appreciate this. Every variety described in this list is done up in beautifully lithographed packets, showing the flowers in their natu- ral colors. The same liberal discount which applies to Vegetable Seeds, also ap- plies to Flower Seeds. This will give you $5.00 worth for $3.00; $3.25 worth for $2.00. $1.60 worth for $1.v0; 70c worth for 50c; 30c worth for 25c. This is truly an exceedingly low offer.

All.my flower seeds are fresh, true to name and of ex: cellent vitality. No charge for postage.

ACROCLINIUM. Everlasting Flower—Ctroh-Slume—This is one of the most beautiful of the Everlasting Flowers. It is of strong growth, about 18 inches in height and bears a great number of pink and white daisy like flowers, with a yellow center. Mixed colers. Pkt. 5¢ fn ADONIS. Pheasant’s Eye—doni8rischen—Very brilliant scar-

i oYN Fg let flowers. The foliage is pretty, delicate, and many parted. <S/ It will grow readily in a shaded place, under a tree, or by the fence, and requires no extra care in planting and cultivating. Hardy annual, one foot high. Pkt., 5c. | AGROSTEMMA—A bright little pink-like flower, of deep crimson with lighter center, - produced on long slender stems. The plant is branching, rather dwarf, and pretty for | edging. Also called “Mulilein Pink.” Hardy perennial. Pkt. 5c.

ALYSSUM, Sweet—Cteciniraut—A desirable hardy annual, flowering from early spring until killed by frost. Flowers pure white. Pkt., 5c.

ANTIRRHINUM. Snap Dragon—éivenmaul—-The Antirrhinum, perhaps better known by its cld and popular name, Snapdragon, is an old favorite border plant, with dark and glossy leaves, and large and curiously shaped flowers, with finely marked throats. They have been much improved by careful selection, and are now really magnificent flowers. They will blosscm the first season from seed sown in the spring, but the blossoms will be much stronger the second season. Succeeds best in dry, loamy soil. Tender perea- nia}, two feet high. Mixed colors. Pkt., 5c. 7 ;

ASTERS—X%Aftern—This splendid class of plants is not only one of the most popular but also one of the most effective of our garden favorites, producing in profusion, flowers in which rich- ness and variety of color are combined with the most perfect and beautiful form, For flower beds and mixed borders it stands unrivalled, hardy annual.

Semple’s Finest Mixed—A new branching, long-stemmed Aster. Pkt., 10e.

Paeony Flowered Mixed—Beautiful large flowers, all colors. Pkt, 10c.

2 White Rose—A pure white Aster. Fine for bouquets. -Pkt., Cc, - ; : : German Quilled Mixed—All shades. Pkt., 5c. Dwarf Bouquet Mixed—A splendid mixture. Rist. 20c:

AEN: Sweet Alyssun.

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BACHELOR’S BUTTON—Sornbl!ume—A perfectly hardy border plant, old fashioned, but very popular. Perennial, blooming the first season. Mixed Colors. Pkt 3e

BALSAMS. Lady Slippers—aljaminen—Highly colored and free bloomers. By transplanting them once or twice the flowers are apt to be more double. Hardy annuals, grow- ing two feet high.

Camellia Flowered—HExtra fine mixed. Pkt., 10e.

Double Mixed—A good assortment. Pkt., 5c. za Camellia Flowered White — A

‘gj Pure white, double blossom, very ehoice. Pkt., 10c.

; BARTONIA, Aurea—One of the fini most showy of our hardy annuals. ' The plants grow 18 to 24 inches f high with thistle-like downy leaves, if begin to flower early and continu- ally. Flowers saucer-shaped, 214 inches across, and of a bright metallic yellow. Pkt., 5c. CADENDULA Meteor. Pot Marigold —Free flowering plants of easiest cul- ture, succeeding everywhere, and blooming continually. Extremely showy, having double flowers of large size and intense glowing colors. Pkt. 5c Calliopsis CALLIOPSIS—Gchingejidhht — Showy, ; : free blooming bedding plants, produc- ing numerous rich colored flowers, sometimes called Beautiful Eye. An- nual, mixed colors of every shade. Pkt .oG CANNA, Indian Shot—Distinguished by the luxuriance and diversity of col- = or of their foliage, but above all by Camellia Flowerea Balsamsthe size and brilliancy of hue in their flowers.

Crozy’s Finest Mixture—Pkt., 10c.

CANDYTUFT—Goleifenb{ume—Favor- ite plant of the easiest culture, use- ful for growing in beds or masses, bloom long and freely, Hardy annual. ke 9 Se

White—Large, pure white trusses. _ Canterbury Bells. Pitre Fe

Mixed Colors—Fine, sweet scented, very popular. Pkt., 5e, ga CANTERBURY BELLS—GSyA (Campanula)—Glodenblume — ¢ Z Flowers large and bell-shap- ed. Succeeds best in light, TiC SOles eK, oes

CHRYSANTHEMUM—Flow- er freely during summer and AY CH; GI fall months. Pkt., 5e. A aU lieve

CLARKIA—The flowers are NN (ud very pretty and of many col- ors, single.and double; hardy annuals, 144 ft. high, Pkt. 5c.

COCKSCOMB. Celosia. — § “Hahnenkamm” — Annual : plants, tropical origin and one of the most showy. Pkt., 10c.

COSMOS—Annuals growing to the height of 7 feet, with masses of elegant foliage and -~ star-like flowers of all colors. € LUE pede vate

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CARNATION, Marguerite — Relfe—These superb new dwarf Carnations have created a great sensation, not only by reason of their fine double, fragrant flowers, but also because they can be treated as annuals. Like the Dianthus they flow- er freely the first season from seed. Pits 10e. fiea~

DBAHLIAS—Georginen—The Dahlias 2=A8 can be grown easily from seed and “= flower beautifully the first season. a a pag Choice Mixed. Pkt., 5c. eee es

DAISY—Caujendfchsin—One of the most charming spring flowers, and indispensable for cool, shady places. With protection they will withstand the winter; double mixed, fine colors. Pkt., 10e. DATURA—An attractive plant with large foliage and of vigorous growth, producing

a succession of large white, purple-tinted, trumpet-shaped flowers. Pkt., 5c.

ESCHSCHOLTZIA. California Poppy—€E/jch- fholgia—Very attractive plants for beds, edg- ings or masses; profuse flowering; in bloom oe Oy from June until frost; 10 to 12 inches high;

leaves finely cut; very showy colors. Pkt., 5c.

FORGET-ME-NOTS— Dergifimeinnicht—Popu- Wlar and beautiful little plants blooming the first year from seed; an old favorite. Pkt., 10e.

FOUR 0O’CLOCK — SMAMisay Key fe The flowers are funnel- SEN ) ) shaped, very fragrant; . hardy annuals. Pkt., 5c. FOX GLOVE— Singer- hut—Fine mixed; long racemes of beautifully spotted flowers, Pkt., 5c. GAILLARDIA — The flowers are some 2 or 3 ™ in. across; semi-globu- = lar, dense, and therefore very showy. Pkt., 5c. GERANIUM—Can eas- _ily be raised from seed, germinating in from 5 , to 7 days. Fine mixed. Pict. 10c: GILIA — A familiar Sst =< ‘and popular garden Sees = vs plant, with finely cut foliage. Pkt., 5c.

Double Daisy.

Geranium.

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HELICHRYSUM—Everlasting Flower—Gtrohblume—PRt., 5c.

HOLLY HOCK—Xiialve-—Very double and fine, mixed colors. Pki., 10c. :

iCE PLANT—Handsonie and curious plants for hanging baskets, rock work, vases and edges, Pkt., 5c.

LARKSPUR, Perennial—%itterjporn—Very ornamental, combining the greatest variety of brilliant colors with duration and profu- sion of bloom. Pki., 5c,

LOBELIA. Gracilis—Fine for pots, hang- ing baskets and vases. Pkt., 5c. ». LYCHNIS Chaicedonica—Srennende iebe.

(Burning Star)—Blossoms of an intense, bright scarlet. Pkt., 5c.

MARIGOLD—Cammetblume—Well known free flowering plants, with double flowers or rich and beautiful colors, half hardy an- nuals, 1 foot high. Pkt., 5c. a MIGNONETTE. Grandifiora—Rejeda—A Helichrysuin. well known favorite that continues to bicoom and send forth its sweetness all the season; hardy annual. Pkt., 5c. MOURNING BRIDE. The Sweet Scabious is not so generally cultivated as it de- serves. The perfectly double flowers are fine for cutting, they are gracefully borne , upon long slender stems, well above the foliage. All colors. Pkt., 5c. NIGELLA. Love in a Mist—ungjrau im ~~ Sriinen-—Very interesting and free flower- ing plants, with curious looking flowers and seed pods; hardy annuals. Pkt., 5c. NICOTIANA, Giant—Tender annual. Five feet high. Magnificent sub-tropical orna- mental foliage and flowering plants for the lawn or borders. Pkt., 10c, NOLANA—A handsome trailing plant, with small, bell shaped flowers of delicate shades of blue, marked with yellow and white; fine for hanging baskets, rock work and beds. .Choice mixed colors. Pkt., 5c. PETUN!A—Charming free flowering ef- fective plants of easy culture, tender per- ennials, choice mixed. Pkt., 5c. % PHLOX, Grandiflora — Flammenblume—

Choice mixed drummonds. Pkt. 5c. Phiox. Star of Quedlinburg—A very striking novelty. Dwarfer than the Phiox Grandifiora. Flowers star-shaped; assort- ed colors. Pkt., 5c.

_ PINKS. Chinese Double Mixed—Garten- nelfe—Well known favorites; their neatness and beautiful col- pie a

ors can hardly be surpassed; they are easily raised from seed and delight in a mellow, sandy sol. 3 Pkt. Se:

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A genus of showy free - flowering plants, producing me a rich and effec- | \tive display; \F7 WAS ‘choice. mixed Vhiox. double. Pkt., 5c.

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NASTURTIUM. Tropaeolum — KapuzinerfreffeH—These will always be valuable summer fiowers, They stand any amount of heat and drought. They will flower better, however, in a poor, rocky soil, as a rich one has a tendency to make them run “to leaf.” Hardy annual.

Majus—Tall, all colors, mixed. Pe, 5e.

Minor—Dwarf, all colors, mixed. PKE.,.. oC.

PANSY—GStiefmiitterden—Too well known to need any description. Hardy perennials, flowering the first year.

Black—A group of these present a fine appearance. Pkt., 10c.

White—A delicate, pure white. PRE. Se.

New Superb—Very pretty. Pkt., nniken

Large Flowered Mixed—Extra choice. Pkt., 15.

Mixed—AII shades. Pkt., 5c.

German Mixture—A splendid selec- tion of the various shades. Pkt., 10c.

PORTULACA. Moss Rose—SSortulac- RisShen—A popular strong-growing annual, delights in sandy soil; nei- ther heat nor drought is too great for it,

Double Rose Flowered—Mixed. Pht ie:

Single Mixed—Brilliant colors. PR, 56.

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PYkETrHRUM—(Feverfew)—Hardy, free flowering perennials, growing well in any goed garden soil and producing a constant bloom. PKt., dc.

SENSITIVE PLANT—An interesting and eurious plant, with globular heads of pink flowers, well known for the extreme irritability of its leaves and foot stalks, which close nd droop a” the slightest touch; tender annual, 2 feet high. PKt., SC.

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RICINUS. Castor Oil Bean— Wunderbaum —A tall, majestic, ornamental foliage plant with leaves of a metallic hue; tender an- fide cb. 2oe:

SALPIGLOSSIS—Crompetenzunge—One of the most graceful in growth as well as one of the most beautiful in flowers of the many easily grown garden annuals. Pkt., 5c.

SCHIZANTHUS, or Christmas Orchid Flower—The plants that have flowered in the garden may be removed to the house in autumn and will continue to bloom during && the winter months. 2 feet in height and bearing hundreds of flowers. Pkt., 5c.

STOCKS. Gillyflower—§ evfoyen—Exceed- ingly valuable plants, producing an abun- dance of flowers of various shades and colors, and of the most delicate fragrance. §

Dwarf German Ten Weeks — Good mixture. Pkt., 5e. oF

Fine Mixed Ten [oe Ldn Weeks — Extra Choice. Schizanthus or Christmas Orcbid Flower. Pits 10e. = faites

SWEET WILLIAM — Zartnelfe — These plants when in full bloom present a beautiful sight, and for a fine display are unsurpassed; hardy perennial, blooming freely the first , year from seed.

Single Mixed—Pkt., 5c. Double Mixed—Pkt., 10c.

VERBENA — €isenkraut — A very effective bedding plant. Flowers fine for bouquets; half hardy perennial, blooming the first sea- sl, , son from seed.

MESA EF Grandiflora—Saved from the choicest and A

UGS Ne most perfect flowers and best colors. Pkt., Salpigiossis.

Nery

Fine Mixed—A good mixture. Pkt., 5c.

VIRGINIA STOCK —F ree flowering annuals of easy culture, with flowers of “= red, white, rose and the new marbled ,g& varieties; splendid for edgings. Pkt., 5c. FS =

WALL FLOWER—The flower spikes Qi Radu

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are of great substance, very full, rounded a Hip at the top, of a handsome gold-red color, RAry) and unusually rich, sweet fragrance. Sow ey a early in spring and it will bloom till cy frost. If sown in autumn it will bloom in springs: Pict. 5c.

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of autumn flow- ering plants, com- bining the great- est richness and diversity of color with unequalled profusion and du- ration of bloom. Half hardy an- nual.

Double Mixed— ; Grows 11% _ feet Wall Flower. Virginia Stock. high. Pkt., 5e,

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There is no flower grown that is more popular, or that is more admired by all than the Sweet Pea, with its dainty colors and delicate perfume. The following list has been carefully selected aid will be found to cover the entire range of colors arid shades.

Blanche Burpee—Eckford’s large puie_ white. Pkts_5¢:

Katherine Tracy—A soft but brillisnt pink. Pkt oe!

Little Dorrit—Pink standard, white wilizs. Pkt., 5c.

Mars—Eckford’s new bright scarlet, {irge and well formed. Pkt., dc. : Meonarch—Deep maroon and dark blue. Pkt., Fe.

Mrs, Jos. Chamberlain—Striped, bright rose «n white. Pkt., 5e:

Stanley—Rich dark maroon. Pkt., 5c.

Emily Henderson—White, persistent bloomer. Pkt, 5c.

Blanche Ferry—Pink and white; popular. Pkl., 5c.

Salopian—Decidedly the finest scarlet Sweet Eea in. cul- tivation. Pkt., 5c. Ga

Pink Cupid—Dwarf, growing only six inches hijth. Tsears generally three and sometimes four flowers tt) a sitem. Blossoms, pink standards, wings a faint rose. (kt., Be.

White Cupid—The flowers are pure white, of good sub- stance, and are very sweet. Pkt., 5c.

Eckford’s Choice Mixture—Contains all the leading vari- eties and is a beautiful assortment. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 1% 1b., 20c; Ib., 60ce. :

Fine Mixed—All shades. Pkt., 5c; oz. 10c; 4% Ib., 15e;. Ib., 45c.

WILD FLOWER GARDEN.

Mixed Seeds—The “Wild Garden” for its Bye unusual and varied effects, cheapness, and SAL S&S the small amount of labor necessary for t WPAN

its construction has no rival, The “Wild

Garden Seeds” are a mixture of the differ- WS\ies <\ : ent hardy flowers, thus insuring on ac- in —— 22 WS We count of the different seasons of bloom, NGG IN ZS something new almost every day. Pkt, we Nien —— 5e: oz., 20c; 14 Ib., 60c. Ni Wit N iN

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A PAGE OF USEFUL AND BEAUTIFUL VINES.

Wild Cucumbers.

This igs the quickest growing climber in our list. Grows wild, self- sown in many parts of the West. It will grow 10 feet in one season. It is thickly dotted over with pretty, white frag- rant flowers, followed by an abundance of orna- mental and prickly seed pods. For a trellis or pillar no annual vine is more chaste, and it will quickly cover an old tree or an unsightly building. PKte oC:

Cobaea-Scandens—A magnificent rapid growing climber with beautiful foliage and

‘large bell-shaped purple flowers; trained on piazzas, arbors, etc., the offset is grand; half hardy perennials, often attaining a height of 20 feet the first season. Pkt., 10c.

Balloon Vine—Remarkable for its inflated membraneous capsules, and sometimes called Love-in-a-Puff. A rapid and graceful climber. Tender annual, 6 feet high. Pkt., 5c.

Cypress Vine—Cypreffe—One of the most elegant vines, with delicate fern-like foliage and beautiful star-shaped flow- ers. Tender annual. Mixed, scarlet and white. Pkt., 5e.

Moonflower—tondblume—Bears immense white flowers, five to six inches in diameter, with a five-pointed star in the center; the flowers open at dusk or earlier on cloudy days, at which time they are deliciously fragrant. Pkt., 10e.

Morning Glory—Y@inden—A popular climber of free growth and beautiful flowers, too well known to need any description; mixed colors. Pkt., 5c.

New Japanese Morning Glory—Gigantic flowers, magnifi- cent foliage, exquisite new colors. Pkt., 10c.

Passion Flower—A beautiful climbing vine, producing pe- culiar shaped flowers. Hardy perennial. Pkt., 5c.

Gourds—Rierfiirbiffo—A great variety of curiously formed and marked fruit; the vines are of rapid growth, and with luxuriant foliage, adapted for covering screens, arbors, etc. PK... be;

Cobaea Seandens.

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Mixed Climbers—A mixture of many varieties of climbing plants which will produce the most gorgeous effect. When the space to be planted is limited this will save some expense in purchasing sO many varieties. Pkt., 5c: oz., 20c: Ornamental Gourds. a Th., 45¢. Passion Flower.

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SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS.

I offer only a select list of choicest Summer Flow- ering Bulbs that can be grown easily by anyone under ordinary conditions. These will soon make a gorgeous display, flower the first summer and bloom and multi- ply season after season.

DAHLIAS. 2? Nothing more Showy than our Large Double Dahlias. mA => Our mixture of Dahlias is made up of 15 to 20 of SH the choicest varieties. The colors range from deep

XN ey (2 oe maroon and crimson through all shades of pink and BS Gy) zy yellow to pure white. If people only realized what a Me Psa) beautiful show a few Dahlia bushes make in a garden ios and how easy it is to grow them, everybody would have some. Try it this year and be convinced. 15c each, 4 for 50c. GLADIOLI.

On account of its intrinsic merit alone the Gladiolus is entitled to the high rank it holds among fiowers; but Gladioli. when it is considered, also,

how easy isits culture, and for

what a small sum a splendid assortment can be secured, it seems a matter of surprise that they are not found around every home. 3 for 10c; dozen, 30e.

PRIZE GLOXINIA.—Maegnificent; will bloom in 6 weeks from

the planting of the dry bulb. Buibs,each10c; 3 for 25c; 10 for 60c. Nae me U oD Gs } GIANT BEGONIAS. Tuberous Rooted.—Very beautiful. The ‘ ya Woz flowers, which are of brilliant color and large size, make a mag- ae nificent display through the summer. Single—Scarlet, orange, ak rf aA. I pink, white, yellow and crimson, each, 8c; doz., 80c. Double—Scar- ,

let, orange, pink, white, yellow and crimson, each 10c; % doz., 50ce. a oh ai TUBEROSE. Double Dwarf Pearl.—Much larger than the Z _ common Tuberose. Wonderfully fragrant. Notice, please, our Zr AY very low prices. For large bulbs, each, 5e; doz., 35c. ¥ CALADIUM. Esculentum (Elephant’s Ear).—A grand tropical \ looking plant, growing 4 to 6 ft. high, producing leaves of im- Pearl ues mense size. A favorite for specimens on the lawn. Wants rich soil and plenty of moisture. Fine large bulbs. Hach, 20c; 3 for 50e. BOO KS The following Books are sent postpaid at prices quoted. ( = Include one or more with your order. The Gold Mine in the Front Yard; And How to the Work It.—By C. S. Harrison. Everyone interested in GOLD MINE |i} flowers and ornamental shrubbery will want to read ‘sermmumnis |{f it. Bound in silk ribbed cloth, gold stamped with photo medallion on cover. 12mo. 200 pages. Illus- trated. -Priee, $1.00. — Vegetable Gardening.—By Samuel B. Green. A manual on the growing of vegetables for home and || market. Prof. Goff, University of Wisconsin, says: “An examination of your excellent book on Vegetable Gardening has decided me to use it in my short course class.” 12mo. 260 pages. 122 illustrations. Price, 50c. Amateur Fruit Growing.—By Samuel B. Green, Pro- fessor of Horticulture in the University of Minnesota geccmmumeeneme and author of Vegetable Gardening. Just the book E - for beginners, as it covers the entire subject of [| growth, cultivation and marketing of small fruit, etc. 12mo. 144 pages. Illustrated. Price, 25 cents. Feeding and Management of Live Stock.—By Thomas Shaw, Professor of Animal Husbandry at the University of Minnesota. Strictly up to date and written in such manner that anyone can get the facts witheut reading unnecessary matter. 8vo. 100 pages. Price, 50 cents.

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Makes Flowers Flourish,

Flowers are like people. Their health depends upon their food. It must be nourishing. but not too rich to force growth and cause reaction. The one chemically correct flower food for house plants is

Walker’s Excelsior Brand.

It has no odor whatever, and can be used dry or dissolved in water for sprinkling. Use it and your flowers will fiourish and their health will last,

Small size (feeds 25 plants 6 months), 25c.3 large size (enough fora year), 50c. Sent prepaid anywhere. With each package wesend FREE the book, ‘“ How to Make the Window Garden a Success.”

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for spraying house plants. Sent complete with a cake of tobacco soap. Make a suds and spray. Your plants will surprise you. 50c ea. postpaid.

SULPHO-TOBACCO SOAP.—Invaluable to all lovers of plants. All insects succumb toit. Directions with each package. 3 0z. cake 10c, by mail 13c; 8 oz. cake 20c, by mail 28c.

HAMMOND’S SLUG SHOT.—Valu- able for destroying Cabbage Worms and other insects infesting vegetables was and flowers. 5 lb. pkge., 30c; 10 lbs., Pees= 0c; 100 lbs., $4.50.

y WHALE OIL SOAP.—Per Ib., 15c; 2tDS. 2503-40, tps 2$1200: hi WES :

PARIS GREEN.—1 lb., 25c; 5 lbs. @ Sulpho- $1.00

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PURE BuUNeE MEAL.—An excellent fertilizer for lawns and gar- § dens in general. 5 Ibs., 20c; 10 Ibs., 35c; 25 Ibs., 75c; 50 lbs., $1.25; 100 Ibs., $2.25.

STERLINGWORTH WEED KILLER.

Sterlingworth Weed Killer is the most satisfactory and power- ful weed killer, compounded especially for use on walks, drives, tennis courts, golf links, etc., etc. It is a dry powder to be dis- d a solved in water. When applied to vegetation it completely destroys all kinds of weeds, grass, (including milk weed and witch grass), briars, burdock, dandelions, daisies, thistles, poison ivy and other objectionable vegetable growths. One application kills roots, as well as foliage, preventing further growth. It may be ap- plied with an ordinary watering can. One gallon covers three to four square yards. Full directions on each package.

Prices: 1 lb. package makes 15 gallons, covers 45 to 60 sq. yds., 50 cents. 3 lb. package makes 45 gallons, covers 130 to 180 sq. yds., $1.25. 5 lb. package makes 100 gallons, covers 300 to 400 sq, yds., $2.00.

STERLINGWORTH FLY DRIVER AND GERM DEATH.

Fly Kiiler at 25 Cents a Gallon.

Sterlingworth Fly Driver and Germ Death completely protects cattle and horses from all winged pests. It is non-poisonous, harmless, easily applied and lasts longer than any other Fly Driver sold for three times its price. It does not burn or gum the ani- mal’s coat, or contaminate milk, and is equally good for horses as for cattle. ae

Try a Can and you will say that it is the best Fly Driver you have ever used.

Prices: One quart can makes two gal- lons Fly Driver, 60c; two quart can makes four gallons $1.00.

Ask for Our Special Catalog of “PLANET JR.” FARM AND GARDEN TOOLS.

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GARDEN AND FARM REQUISITES

Barrel Cart.—For slops, water, potatoes, etc. old kerosene barrel will fit into ‘the frame. All ie attachments are furnished. Price, without barrel, $4.00.

; Hard Cart.—Weight 80 lbs. Box 22x40 in. by 10 in. deep. Price, $5.50.

Corn Planter, Aeme.—A simple, reliable and well made planter. Price, 75c; with Pumpkin Seed At- tachment, $1.00.

Dibbles.—For planting cabbages, etc. Each, 50c; by mail. 60c.

Farm Belis.—No. 1, diameter 12 in., weight 40 Ibs. Price, $220 0552 N05 12, -diameter—7 an-, weight 50 Ibs. Price, $2.50. No. 3, diameter 19 in., weight

bee ate Jmproveo - : 75 lbs: Price; $3.75: ae ee ce euaEn Ra

Forks.—Hand weeding, cast ; “Shy Vv iron, each 10¢; by mail, 15c.

Imported steel, each 256; by mail, 30c.

Rubber Putty Bulb. wae Tree Pruner. Garden Lime Reels.—Small, 50c; large 7 Garden Line.—Per 100 feet, braided. 65c. Garden Hose.—Prices on application.

5 & Grafting Wax.—Per lb., 30c; by mail, 50c. & Knives.—English Pruning, single blade, = each, $1.50; two blades, each, $2.00.

= English Budding, ivory handle, each, S $1.00; two blades, each, $1.00.

Budding, cocoa handle, each, 75c. Asparagus, chisel Shape, each, 50c.

Putty Bulbs.—Scollay’s rubber, each, 85c¢c; by mail, 95c.

Putty.—Tremlow’s Old English, semi- liquid. Per gallon, $1.25.

Glazing Points.—Peerless (Van Rey- per’s), No. 2 for single thick glass, No. 2% for double thick glass; per 1000 70c; by mail, 85c.

Plant Bed Cleth.—For the protection of plants from frost, cold winds, heayv rains or scorching sun. Very durable. Per vard, 10c; per piece of 40 to 50 yards, per yard, 8c.

Seeders.—Cahoon Broadcast. An excel- lent hand seeder, highly recommended. Price, $3.00.

Gem Hand Seeder.—A handy little tool for small gardens or for sowing in hot- Leds. Sows all kinds of seeds in drills. Price, $1.00.

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Tree Pruners. — Water’s Improved.

S ~e Trowels.—Ordinary garden. 6 in., each, = ‘we 12¢, bya moai: 20C: “fines [5c by ma ile-23e: 5 & 8) in. 20¢, by mail, 28e.

= x English Steel Trowels.—6 in., each, 25c, Zs és by mail, 35c.

an < Cleve’s Transplanting Trowels. — 25ic Q a each.

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Oe Length of pole, 4 ft., 50c; 6 ft., 75c; 8 ft., as GUC HOSE S1S0 0 AEE. SieltO: os Weeders.—Lang’s. A first-class labor A= Saver. 20c each, by mail, 25c. Gal Excelsior Weeders.—Each 10c, by mail,

Le: Lawn Weeders.—Each 75c, by mail, 90c.

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WE SELL THE GENUINE CYPHERS INCUBATORS.

Reasons Why You Should Buy a Genuine Patent-Diaphragm, Non-Moisture, Self-Ventilating and Self-Regulating Incubator. Latest Pattern.

Artificial Incubation—yYears of exper- ience have demonstrated the many ad- vantages of artificial incubating and brooding over the old method—the hen. The experimental stage has been passed, and the poultryman of to-day has but to decide which make of machine to buy— the one that will hatch the largest num- ber of strong, vigorous, healthy chicks from a given number of fertile eggs, and with the least amount of expense and labor; also the brooder best equipped for taking care of the new life as soon as it is ready to leave the incubator.

The best possible test of an incubator is the work it actually does in the hands of the average operator. Tens of thou- sands of Cyphers Incubators have been sold since they were placed on the market and their merit is attested in the following:

Warrant of Superiority.—Every genuine patented Standard Cyphers Incubator, latest pattern, is positively guaranteed as follows:

First.—To require no supplied moisture under normal conditions, thus solving and disposing of the troublesome “moisture question.”

Second.—To be self-ventilating, the air in the egg chamber remaining pure at all times by its own gentle but positive action.

Third.—To be self-regulating, being equipped with the most sensitive and durable regulator thus far invented.

Fourth.—To be so constructed that the temperature in the egg chamber is more equable than in any other incubator.

Fifth.—To be precisely as represented in construction, materials and workmanship, and, if given reasonable care, to last ten years without repairs.

Sixth.—To be easy to set up and positively automatic in operation (except as to trimming the wick, filling the lamp and turning the eggs), and to operate with less labor and expense than any other make of incubator.

Seventh.—To be in all essentials the simplest and easiest to operate and eontrol, requiring less attention than any other make or style of incubator in the world.

Eighth.—To produce larger, stronger and healthier chieks and ducklings than any other style or make of incubator.

Ninth.—That when it is run in competition with any incubator of a different make, it shall in three or more hatcues, bring out a larger average pereentage of the fertile eges in good healthy chicks and ducklings than does its competitor.

Tenth.—That each and every Standard Cyphers Incubator we send out will do satis- factory work in the hands of the purchaser, provided he will give it a fair trial, or it can be returned to us within ninety days, in good repair, less reasonable wear, and the purchase price will be refunded.

All sizes of the latest pattern Standard Cyphers Incubators are equipped with a “drop-bottom” for supplying ventilation when the incubator is operated during the warm months. This new valuable feature enables the operator to meet all conditions of weather.

The No. 2 and No. «5 latest pattern Standard Cyphers Incubators are furnished with nursery drawers, the drawers occupying the nursery space underneath the egg trays, and are reached through solid wooden doors located below the glass panel door that opens into the upper portion of the hatching chambers where the egg trays are situated.

Cyphers Company Incubators are the only machines manufactured that lawfully can be equipped with patented removable diaphragms, by use of which the “diffusive” system of ventilation is employed, overcoming the necessity of supplying additional moisture by use of shallow pans, wet sponges or moist cloths. This achievement has rendered Cyphers Incubators so simple and easy to operate and so certain in results that they have met with universal appreciation by experienced operators, while beginners succeed with them from the first trial because the machine itself solves the “moisture problem” for them; in other words, we place in their hands a practically automatic hatcher, leav- ing nothing to chance or experience.

By special arrangement with the manufacturers, we are in a position to sell Cyphers Incubators F. O. B. Milwaukee, Wis., at factory prices, as follows:

No. 0— ‘66:e8¢2-'size . 2.0.0.6. eee ee $13.00 | No. 2—240-ege size .. .....scnacunn $29.00 Were 140-2 ee S170 ees » cig bate aves 20.00 | No. 3—3890-ege size

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CYPHERS UNEQUALLED APARTMENT BROODERS

Furnish a Safe Home for the Large, Strong and Vigorous Chicks Hatched in Cyphers Incubators, Insuring Rapid Growth, Constant Health, Fine Form and Lustrous Plumage. These Brooders are CERTAINTY,

SAFETY AND SECURITY Combined.

Don’t risk losses of well-hatched chicks in an inferior, wrongly-constructed brooder, when you can obtain a certainty of safety in the Cyphers Brooders. Having hatched re your chicks, DON’T COURT FAILURE by putting them in an unsatisfactory brooder.

Cyphers Brooders are fit companions for the genuine Cyphers Incubators, and, like them, are correct in principle and are well and durably made of the best materials. They have been improved as experience suggested, until to-day they are the best brood- ing device on the market. No Other Company puts into its brooders the same thickness and quality of lumber, and the same weight and quality of hardware. They furnish a safe home for the chicks both day and night. The proper test of a brooder is the actual work it does in the hands of the average operator. The superior merit of Cyphers brooders has been fully demonstrated by the tens of thousands in successful use. Their simplicity, certainty in operation, economy of fuel, and convenience in use have won for them the first place in practically every civilized country on the globe, and under the most trying conditions.

CYPHERS STYLE A, THREE APARTMENT, OUTDOOR BROODER

AND COLONY HOUSE.

1907 Pattern.

The Cyphers Style A Brooder furnishes an outdoor home for little chicks that is as near weather-proof and neglect-proof as can be bought and sold at a popular price. We have manufactured these brooders during the past nine years and the best proof of their merit is that tens of thousands have been sold and are giving the best of satisfaction.

Briefly, the special points of merit in the Style A Brooder may be summed up as fol- lows:

First.—It is rain-proof and storm-proof, the roof of both the hover chamber and feed- ing or exercising apartment being covered first with Cyphers red rope roofing paper and then with a specially prepared heavy weight, water-proof duck.

Second.—It is fire-proof, being equipped with the Cyphers Insulated Brooder Stove, and the entire floor of the hover chamber being protected underneath by a solid sheet of galvanized iron with an air space between it and the wooden floor.

Third.—The fumes of the brooder stove cannot pass into the chick chambers (into either apartment), but are carried out at the sides of the brooder by an infallible device.

Fourth.—The surplus heat from the insulated brooder stove preserves all the lower woodwork of the brooder, by warming and drying the soil underneath, thus making the brooder not only safer and more comfortable, but more lasting.

Fifth—The brooder stove is easy of access, being above ground and easily and quickly reached. The flame may be observed without the necessity of stooping over to look through the small mica window in the stove door.

Sixth.—The brooder need not be placed in a pit, nor need the ground be excavated for the brooder stove; hence the saving of labor and in the trouble of caring for the brooder. :

Seventh.—When the temperature underneath the chick hover is at 95 degrees, we have a surrounding atmosphere of 80 to 85 degrees, while in the front apartment the temperature will average several degrees lower. The chicks, therefore, may suit them- selves, going to and from the heat at will, and will be found to be comfortable at all times.

Eighth—The cylindrical chick guard prevents the chicks from crowding and also prevents their coming in contact with the heat drum or dome, to their injury.

Ninth.—In this brocder there are no stairs to climb, hence no danger of the little chicks getting lost and becoming chilled while learning their way out and in.

Tenth.—The brooder may be readily converted into a colony house or colony roost- ing coop without the use cf tools or the driving of a nail or screw.

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-CYPHERS SELF-REGULATING, THREE APARTMENT, OUTDOOR

BROODER AND COLONY HOUSE. 1907 Pattern.

The Cyphers Self-Regulating, Combination Outdoor Brooder and Colony House, 1907 Pat- tern, possesses every valuable feature that has ~ made the Style A Outdoor Brooder the safest / and most popular device of the kind on the - market, together with a number of additions that will recommend it to many purchasers. - jit differs only in size and shape, and is equip- / ped with a Regulating Device that will be of material assistance in maintaining a more uni- form temperature underneath the chick hover, especially when exposed 6 all kinds of weather and in extra cold climates. The heating system, in every particular, is identically the same as is used in the Style A Brooder. In addition to the valuable features possessed by the Style A Brooder, this brooder is also provided with double-wall insulation for the hover chamber, for use during winter months. When spring arrives, and the weather moderates, this double wall can be removed in five seconds of time, without the use of tools whatsoever.

The entire fioor space of this brooder, together with the lamp and other working parts, may be removed and roosts placed on floor cleats inside brooder, thus making a well lighted, well ventilated colony roosting coop.

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CYPHERS CHICK SHELTER.

The Cyphers Chick Shelter meets the needs of any of our customers. The sides and ends are made of stout, wooden frames, covered with small mesh-wire netting. One end is made to fit front of brooder. Painted in green, with red trimmings.

Price of small size, 3x6 ft.......... $4.50 Price of large size, 3x12 ft.......... $8.00

CYPHERS NEW MODEL COOP FOR HEN WITH CHICKS. This new and improved model coop is in- tended for a hen with chicks, but may be used also as a home for the chicks long after they are weaned, or for chicks removed from the brooder. The kouse part (1 ft. 9 in. x 2 ft.) has removable floor. The exercise / room (2 ft. 6 in. x 2 ft.) is closed at the ond (— and is screened with fine mesh galvanized iron wire, back and front. Dimensions: Width, 4 ‘tt. 3 in.; depth, 2 ft.; height in front, 1 ft. 9 in; sf height in rear, PT ft, sian. Painted in green, with red trimmings. Cyphers New Model Coop. Price scCOMmpletes fictn. cee cae wn om ee $3.50 Price complete, $3.50.

CYPHERS COLONY HOUSE FOR GROWING CHICKENS.

- This colony house or roost coop will house com- fortably fifty chicks eight to twelve weeks old. The hinged hood keeps out rain and snow and can be used for an awning. The floor is removable. Our price is considerably lower than the cost of building them singly or in numbers..

= Dimensions: Floor space, 3x6 ft.; height in ~ front, 36 in.; height at rear, 24 in. Painted in green, with red trimmings.

Cyphers Colsie HoneD or Roost Crees ‘ Price Complete, $8.00. Price; complete; Jo 0228 sian oe. oe $8.00

HIGH GRADE TESTED THERMOMETERS.

The best incubator or brooder manufac- tured is useless unless the thermometer used therein is accurate. The thermometers here listed are manufactured especially for us, and are thoroughly tested before they are shipped. ma Cyphers Incubator Thermometers, each, s__ CYPHERS INCUBATOR COMPANY

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THE FARM ECONOMY AND BOYS’ CHOICE INCUBATOR.

There is a considerable demand for a low-priced incubator, and while we do not have great faith in other than the very best machines, we believe that we are warranted in offering such a machine as can be purchased by people who wish to attempt arti- ficial incubation, and yet not risk a great amount of money. This machine is manufactured by the Cyphers Incubator Company, and while it is not as good a machine as their Standard Incubator, it is a better machine than any other low-priced incubator on the market, and will, under ordinary, favorable conditions, hatch a good percentage of the eggs en- trusted to it. It is made in two sizes, the 110-eggz size, known as the Farm Economy, and the 50-eg¢g size, known as the Boys’ Choice. These machines are both made of kiln-dried lumber, and all joints being thoroughly glued together and fastened with

Farm Economy Incubator. cement-coated nails,

The regulating device of these machines is simple and very effective.

The main difference between the Farm Economy and the Boys’ Choice is that of size; and the fact that the Boys’ Choice has only a single wall, while the Farm Economy has doublc walis. Being smaller, the Boys’ Choice has no nursery, yet is equipped with lower diaphragm attached to bottom of egg tray. Both are self-regulating, self-ventilat- ing and non-moisture incubators,

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STORM KING BROODERS. Se ee 1906 Pattern. > Recognizing the widespread demand for a thoroughly well-made, practical brooder that can be sold at a lower price than our Standard Style “A” Brooder, we have devised and per- fected the Storm King Brooder. This is a com- bined brooder and colony coop, manufactured in two sizes. The No. 1 has a floor space of 28x84 in. and is 50 chick capacity; the No. 2 has a floor space of 34x34 in. and is 75 chick capacity. Aside from size, these brooders are exactly the same in construction. The heating system employed in the Storm King is the same as in the Style “A” Brooder, but adapted -to meet the special requirements of this style of ! brooder. The entire floor space of this brooder, * together with the lamp slide and other working : parts, may be removed and roosts inserted, thus making a well-lighted, well-ventilated, colony roosting coop. Prices, complete (with thermometer and

lamp): INO Ret Oe er Tas ene ee 2290.50 INOS OAK BAR Tin et eer er a ee 8.00

CYPHERS HYGIENIC BROODER.

1906 Pattern.

We offer this brooder with the opinion that it is the best device in the form of an indi- vidual indoor brooder thus far conceived and invented for the safe and healthful rearing of chicks. It is composed of three compartments, allowing the chicks to seek whatever tempera- ture suits them best. The improved heating system is similar to that employed in the Storm King Brooders; the very best for the purpose.

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CYPHERS CHICK FOOD.

A Complete Food for Young Chicks: Is a mixture of eleven (11) different grains and seeds, proportioned so as to meet all the needs of growing chicks and to fully nourish them. By the term ‘fully nourished’ we mean a great deal. Chick foods, as a rule contain too much fat-forming and not enough bone forming elements; and in consequence the chick develops in- digestion and diarrhoea, which ultimately means no digestion at all, and quickly starves to death. Or if partially nourished leg-weakness develops and the chick drags out a miserable existence for a greater or lesser length of time. If you feed Cyphers Chick Food, you are relieved of all concern, as the food is a complete and properly-balanced food, ready for use. Price: 5 Ibs, 20c, 10 lbs, 35c, 25 Ibs. 85c, 50 Ibs. $1.50, 100 Ibs, $2.50.

CYPHERS LAYING FOOD.

Is the result of study to produce a balanced ration, and is highly nutri- tious and palatable food. It is a blending of several different food materials in such proportions as to best furnish the elements necessary to fully nourish the body and promote egg production. Tt is to be mixed with warm water and daily—night or morning— is eaten by the fowls with relish. Price: 10 lbs, 30c, 25 Ibs, 65ce, 50 Ibs. $1.15, 100 lbs, $2.00. :

CYPHERS SCRATCHING FOOD.

In combining grains to be used as an exercise food, scattered in the pens to make the hens work for what they get, it will not do to make up a random assortment of any available material.

It must be composed of material that will be considered with special favor by the hens, something in fact, that their system craves. In this Scratching Food we have exactly filled these requirements. A little of this food scattered in the litter will = se Ss 9 quickly start them scratching, which means healthy fowls, full

of vigor and vitality, and a full egg basket of hatchable eggs. Price: 10 lbs. 30c, 25 Ibs, 65c, 50 Ibs. $1.10, 100 Ibs. $2.00,

CYPHERS DEVELOPING FOOD.

A special food intended for properly maturing young chicks after they are ready to be weaned from Chick Food. Contains a variety of grains in sizes and quantities exactly suited to the purpose. Price: 10 lbs. 30c, 25 lbs. 65c, 50 Ibs. $1.15, 100 Ibs.

$2.00. CYPHERS FORCING FOOD. : Where very rapid growth is required, as in growing broilers or roasters, a highly concentrated food can be fed, and for this work we offer Cyphers Forcing Food. Price: 10 lbs. 30c, 25 Ibs. 65c, 50 lbs. $1.15, 190 Ibs. $2.00.

CYPHERS SHORT CUT CLOVER SHES, fia HAY, X This is Clover Hay cut into short lengths and free from waste in the form of long stalks, weeds, ete. Fed either in mash or scalded and fed in a trough by itself. Directions for feeding in each bag. Price: 5 lbs, 20c, 10 lbs. 30c, 25 lbs. 65c, 50 lbs. $1.00, 100 lb. bag $1.75.

CYPHERS SHREDDED CLOVER.

This article is finer cut than Short Cut Clover and not so fine as Mealed Clover. For use in the daily mash,

Directions for feeding in each bag. Price: 5 lbs. 20c, 10 Ibs. 30c, 25 Ibs. 65c, 50 lb. bag $1.00, 100 Ib, bag $1.75.

CYPHERS MEALED CLOVER.

Mealed Clover is Shredded Clover reduced to a meal. It con- tains the entire product, stalks, leaves and blossoms. Best form for. use in mash food for chicks. Price: 5 lbs. 20c, 10 Ibs. 35e, 25 Ibs. 70c, 50 lb. bag $1.10, 100 1b. bag $2.00.

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HIGH PROTEIN BEEF SCRAP.

We have no hesitancy in recommending High Protein Beef Scrap as the best of their kind on the market. These goods are ground at the Chicago Stock Yards especially for our trade. We guarantee their purity. No pork or fat is used to add weight. The ordi- hary commercial scrap contains but 35 to 45 per cent. protein and from 20 to 30 per cent, fat, while our scrap, as analyzed by the State Board of Agriculture, shows 50 to 65 per cent, protein and only 15 to 20 per cent, fat. Fat in excess reduces the feeding values of poultry food, protein being the essential element. We, according, claim that 100 pounds of High Protein Beef Scrap has the feeding value of 200 pounds of any other scrap on the market. This scrap is now being used by the largest duck and pouitry raisers in the country. A trial will convince you of the superiority of High Pro- tein Beef Scrap. Do not compare the price you pay for High Protein Scrap with the price asked for other so-called scraps which, as a rule, are no less than refuse from soap factories or fertilizing works and have little or no value as a food. We mail you a sample package for the asking,

Price: 5 lbs. 25c, 10 lbs, 40c, 25 lbs, 80c, 50 Ibs, $1.50, 100 lbs. $2.90. Special prices on larger quantities.

? MEAT MEAL. This is made from meat, bone, blood and the liquor from cooking. Rich in albumen and protein. It is a nitrogenious food and a great egg producer. 100 lbs, $2.25, 50 lbs. $1.25, 25 lbs, 75c, 10 Ibs. 35c, 5 Ibs. 20c,

GRANULATED BONE.

The impression prevails in many quarters that bone must be fresh or green to be of value as a food. This is not the case. The fresh bone contains about 40 per cent. water and 12 per cent, grease; 52 per cent. of matter which your fowls do not need or eare for and which also taxes the digestive organs unnecessarily. The granulated bone we offer is made from fresh, green bones, from which the moisture and grease have been taken, leaving nothing but the phosphate, lime and protein. These-are the only food values of bone, green or dry, so when you buy dry bone you do not pay freight on moisture or grease. Granulated Bone will keep in any climate or kind of weather, if kept in a dry place. Bone is especially valuable as an egg-shell producer. Sample package mailed on application. Price: 5 lbs, 20c, 10 lbs. 35c, 25 Ibs, 75c, 50 Ibs. $1.25, 100 Ibs, $2.25. Special prices on larger quantities.

FINE GROUND RAW BONE MEAL.

Raw Bone Meal is also made from fresh bones and is of the same stock as the Granulated Bone, but is reduced through a finer sieve. It is ground fine and is especially useful to mix with mash food. Cyphers Laying Food is a complete ration and it will not be necessary to use Ground Bone Meal if this food is fed, but with any of the other poultry foods offered we recommend the use of Raw Bone Meal. A sample package mailed on application. Price: 5 lbs, 20c, 10 lbs, 35c, 25 lbs. 75c, 50 lbs, $1.25, 100 Ibs. $2.25. Special Prices on larger quatities.

BLOOD MEAL. DN ee LAS SYS Unexcelled as an Egg Producer. KS. ———--——_, Z Pure Blood Meal fed your poultry will make your hens : Blood Meal offered by us is guarantee to be pure and free S

from adulteration, also free from objectionable odor which WS generally accompanies other poultry foods containing ani- :

mal matter. Our Pure Blood Meal contains no ground bone — or other cheap adulteration of any kind. It has less than | Theo Koss

5 per cent, of moisture, and is the most complete poultry 3 S| MILWAUKEE

lay, your chicks grow fast and keep your fowls healthy. The | BLOOD E | ) FROM

egg food in use, Price: 5 Ibs. 30c, 10 Ibs. 50c. 50 Ibs. $2.00, — 100 Ibs. $3.50.

CHARCOAL. g oF

No pultryman can afford to be without charcoal. A little goes a long way, and it is worth its weight in gold to raisers of young chickens. It aids digestion and promotes the health of brooder chicks to a wonderful extent. The use of charcoal is generally corrective of numberous poultry ills.

_ As charcoal absorbs 90 per cent. of its own weight of ammonia (a deadly poison to young chickens) it is necessary that charcoal for poultry should be specially prepared— ordinary commercial charcoal should not be used. Our charcoal is guaranteed pure, and free from dangerous poisons. Sold in two sizes, granulated and pulverized. Prices: 1 Ib. 5c, 5 Ibs. 20c, 10 Ibs. 35c, 25 Ibs, 75c, 100 Ibs. $2.75.

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CRUSHED OYSTER SHELLS.

We purchase these goods in car lots, hence can offer them U) (“J at the lowest rock-bottom prices. Every pound of Oyster \ es Sate Wy Shells offered by us is dried by a patent hot-air process and

S not by direct fire which burns out some of the most desirable

“A, Qualities,

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OYSTER =4 prands of Oyster Shells you have noticed that there are 10 =A to 25 lbs. of waste, consisting of dirt and dust, mixed in with

i = SHELLS = every 100 Ibs. of shell. This means a loss to you. Every S FROM 2A pound of shell we sell is all shell and no waste. <= | THEO. KOSS |Z It is needless for us to enlarge upon the value of Crushed = | Milwaukee, 7 Oyster Shells for poultry. Every poultryman realizes their hie importance as an egg-shell maker and general promotor of 332 ae _=- 4 good health. SS SSS Price: 10 Ibs, 10c, 25 Ibs. 20c, 50 lbs, 35c, 100 Ibs. 60c,

500 lbs, $2.75. Special prices on larger quantities.

PREPARED OYSTER SHELLS No. 2. This is ground finer than the crushed shells for hens, and is excellent for young chicks and pigeons. Price: 8 lbs. 10c, 25 lbs, 25c, 50 Ibs. 45c, 100 Ibs, 75c.

MICO-SPAR CUBICAL GRIT.

Mico-Spar Cubical Grit is a hard mineral product containing sodium, aluminum, magnesium, lime and iron, natural chemical properties which every poultry raiser knows are necessary to produce paying hens.

Paying hens lay their share of eggs regularly and willingly, never needing to be “forced” because they are well and strong. These are the slow but sure kind, the kind that helps raise the mortgage,

Mico-Spar Cubical Grit produces this kind of paying hens because it makes and keeps hens healthy. It creates perfect digestion because it keeps things in the crop on the move. owing to the fact that the corners of the cube always remain sharp. Honest, practical tests have shown that Mico-Spar Cubical Grit is the hen’s choice, and that the minutest cube left in the crop retains its sharp corners.

Three sizes: No. 1 for hens, No, 2 for pigeons, No. 3 for chicks. -Price: §8 lbs. 10c, 25 Ibs, 25c, 50 Ibs. 45c, 100 lbs, 75c, 500 lbs. $8.25. Special prices on large quatities.

FOUST’S HEALTH GRIT.

Stands pre-eminent alone, as the highest and only high class grit available to the breeder of high class pigeons. It contains peculiar and unique special properties which no other grit contains; properties whose functions appear to be the rearing of high-class youngsters, which are so difficult, under ordinary circumstances, to bring to full. maturity. Price: 5 Ibs, 20c, 10 Ibs. 30c, 25 Ibs, 65c, 50 Ibs. $1.15, 100 Ibs. $2.00,

HEXAGON POULTRY NETTING.

More of this netting is used for poultry yards than any other made. It gives first- class satisfaction, rolls out smooth and’ is practically indestructible. After the fabric is woven it is given a heavy coating of zinc, which prevents rust, and this in combination with great tensile strength, makes it the best poultry netting on the market.

Each roll 150 feet long. The two inch mesh, which is used for old fowls we furnish in No. 19 wire. The one inch mesh, which is used for little chicks, we furnish in No. 20 wire. Either mesh furnished in the following widths and weights:

Price, per Roll, Price, per Roll E seocesenses Width. Weight. 2-in. Mesh. 1-in. Mesh. 12 in. 10 lbs. $0.75 $1.65 18 in. 15 lbs. eles 2.48 24 in. 20 Ibs. 1.50 3.30 30 in. 25 Ibs. 1.88 4.13 36 in. 30 Ibs. 2.25 4.95 42 in. 35 Ibs. 2.63 5.78 48 in. 40 lbs. 3.00 6.60 60 in. 50 lbs. 3.75 8.25 72 in. 60 Ibs. 4.50 9.90

5 per cent. discount in 5 roll lots. 10 per cent. discount in 10 roll lots. Price f. o. b, Milwaukee. Less than a roll of 1 inch mesh netting 114c per sq. ft. Less than a roll of 2 inch mesh netting %c per sq. ft. Heavy Galvanized Steel Wire Staples, 10c per pound, 5 lbs. 45c.

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HENFRIEND DRINKING FOUNTAIN.

Of all the watering devices for poultry placed on the market The Henfriend embodies the most good points of any. It is as easy to fill and carry as a pail. Will not drown the chicks. Made of the best galvanized iron. Holds 2% gallons. Will ¥ not burst or crack. Good for Winter or Summer. If you buy a Henfriend you will use no other.) Price, each, 75c; two for $1.25.

THE Y.S. C. WALL FOUNTAIN. - | Made of heavy galvanized iron. Perfectly sanitary, can be VY taken apart and cleaned. Water pan is fastened with hinge and spring-clips. Only wall fountain that is perfectly sanitary. MGI

in 3 sizes: 1% gal. 45c; 1 gal., 65c; 2 gal., 90c.

DAVIS ANTI-LOUSE. - ROOST BRACKETS.

Will effectually protect your fowls from midge louse or mite ravages by making it impossible for them to reach the fowls at ™ night. Each point of contact be-s tween the roosts and building is * provided with oil cups and the = S— mites cannot get on the roosts ket.

No. 1 Roost Bracket. from the building, or vice versa. Nest agioest Bracke! The roosts can be raised up out of the way for cleaning the dropping board, or they can

be taken out of the building by merely drawing out the spring cotter pins with which the brackets are put together.

Prices: No. 1 or Single Roost Style—Brackets only: Per pair, 75c; three pairs, $2.00; six pairs, $3.50; twelve pairs, $6.25. No. 2 or Multiple Roost Style—Brackets complete without roosts: Per set, $1.25; three sets, $3.25; six sets, al 00: Twelve sets, $11.50.

ANTI-LICE ROOST HANGER.

3) Throw away your whitewash brush, ec TT TS

S| for this durable little device will do ithe work while you are asleep.

Bm} Prices: Per pair, postpaid, 20c;

Sione dozen single hangers, $1.00.

STONEWARE RABBIT FEEDER.

Size 7% inches in diameter, 2144 inches deep. Heavy glazed ware. Each 10c: $1.00 per dozen.

STONEWARE DOG FEEDER.

Size 11 inches in diameter, 4 inches deep. Weight

7 lbs. each. Dogs cannot upset this feeder. Each 20c; $2.00 per dozen.

STONEWARE PIGEON BATH. ‘Thoroughly Sanitary, glazed. A necessity forl every pigeon breeder. Two sizes, 12 inch baths, 20c

each; 16 inch baths, 35c each. ee = PIGEON NEST BOWLS.

These nests are moulded from clay and make an ideal nest for pigeons. Price, 10c each; per dozen 75c; 100 for $6.00.

SALT CAT (FOR PIGEONS).

Salt Ce Cat aids indigestion, invigorates and promotes good health, thereby placing the birds in strong, active condition; increasing egg production and endurance. It contains aromatic and tonic properties of such roots as gentian, anise, caraway, cum- min and coriander; also bone, shell, charcoal, limestone, rock salt, sulphate of iron, etc. It is put up in cartons in brick form, which compels the birds to pick at it, thus giving exercise and keeping them busy. Price per brick, 10c, $1.10 per dozen; by mail, 30c per brick.

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SANITARY PIGEON FOUNTAIN.

Pigeons cannot roost on it. BHasily taken apart and cleaned. Pan is attached to top by strong spring-clip. Made of heavy galvanized iron. Capacity two gallons. Price, $1.25 each.

SANITARY STONEWARE FOUNTAIN.

Made in two parts. Easy to clean, being glazed on inside and outside. Four sizes at the following prices: Weight. Each. %doz. 1doz.

AQ tASiZe. oon. ve LoS $0.20 Si. 102252200 1% gal. size... 6 Ibs. PAS EB GS Pees) 1 gal. size... 8 Ibs. co ewol., SOs a0.

2 gal. size...13 lbs. .45 2.40 4.50 W. R. STONEWARE FOUNTAINS.

Unexcelled for poultry and pigeons. Filled with cold water in summer it remains coo! all day; or in winter, if filled with warm

water will retain the warmth a long time. z Weight. Each. % doz * 1doz.

2 PA SIZE TESS iicins 04 2 he canine Tete 4 Ibs. $0.25 $1.35 $2.50 SPH SIE. skicats vs Lae Merete Re cae 8 Ibs. op 1280- 3.50

: rel MOIZ Coats cht, wo) naseuerer eens 12 Ibs. 245. 3240°— 4-50 CYPHERS WALL FOUNTAINS. :

These fountains are something new and extra serviceable in the way of poultry fountains. One side of the back is flattened so that it can be hung on the wall of a building, or against an upright post or board at any height.

_ Made of the best galvanized iron, and guaranteed to last many vears with proper treatment. We recommend them as first-class in every particular. One-gallon size, each 50c. two-gallon size, each 75c.

CYPHERS GALVANIZED IRON DRINKING FOUNTAINS.

Made in two parts. Easily cleaned and will not burst from freezing.

Sia .Sive. Capa Cilyale Chan aac otis «cial ctereca esate ore each, $0.18 six, $0.90; 1 dozen, $1.75 AFedilim (Size, Capacity 2: GQ Uses a,c. c.6 vaieses oes ale < éaeb, *.23 Six, 1525; 1) dozenyaeean LAF SC LSPAC) (CAPACI TVee oA MAES. 2 cease ole aldwicla ova each, 35 Six, 2.00; 1 dozen, 3.50 special duck-size, capacity. 8 quarts........6.c080 each, .50 six, 2.50; 1 dozen, 4.50 HALLOCK’S FOOD OR WATER

HOLDER.

The contents of the dish are protected by a wire screen which prevents fowls from polluting their food or water.

Prices: Small (1 gallon) 75¢ each; med- ium (2 gallon), $1.00 eaeh; large (3 gallon) $1.25 each.

SWINGING FEED TRAY FOR | TIPPECANOE POULTRY YARDS ~

LTRY. ROSE COMB BROWN Fy ay LEGHORNS, GOLDEN i (i hy est

Veic LACED WYANDOTTES, anes ANN : » Saves all waste of food. Weight of hen GOLDEN SEBRIGHT BANTAMS® il

tips the tray and throws her off. Upper rod A

tips up also if hen tries to roost over pan.| Circular on ace $1.50 per 15 and up, Trays 6% inches wide, 3 inches deep. and

maade from one piece of galvanized iron, JOHN G: SCHULZ, water tight, will not rust. Price, 18 inch,} Sta. D. R.F.D,, No. 2. - = Box No. 269. $1.00; 27 inch, $1.25; 36 inch, $1.50. MILWAUKEE. WIS.

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CYPHERS SAFETY BROODER STOVE.

These stoves are positively without an equal. The water-pan to the Cyphers Brooder Stove holds nearly a quart, which extends over the entire sur- face of the oil bowl, thus placing a sheet of cold water 1 inch to 1% inches in thickness between the flame jets and the oil bowl. By this arrange- ment all danger of overheating the oil is removed and we have a perfectly safe brooder stove that can be relied upon. This stove furnishes twice as much heat as the ordinary brooder lamp, and is much more safe. Height 7% in., greatest width 10% in. Price of Cyphers Safety Brooder Stove, each, $1.85. -

CYPHERS PRACTICAL EGG TESTER.

Cyphers Practical Egg Tester is the standard tester in use on large duck and broiler farms, and embodies the best ideas to date. is 18 in, high, 10 in, wide and 10 in. deep, and is equipped with an extra strong reflector, and a lamp of superior qual- E 25 ity. Price, -$1225.

CYPHERS X-RAY EGG TESTER.

This is the standard tin X-Ray Egg Tester, such as is supplied with every Cyphers Incubator. For testing small numbers of eggs it is very effective. It can be used on any ordinary house lamp. Price of X-Ray Egg Tester, 25c.

CYPHERS SANITARY GRIT AND SHELL BOXES.

These boxes work a great saving in grit, bone, charcoal and poul- try foods that are fed in this manner. Thoroughly practical. Well made from heavy galvanized iron with three compartments and hinged cover lid. Price, each, $0.50,

CYPHERS MEDICINE CASE OF STANDARD POULTRY REMEDIES.

Put up in a neat, strong case of 10 remedies. Each lot labeled showing dosage and the diseases, which its contents will prevent or cure, Com- plete directions on each vial. These remedies are used extensively by ex- perienced poultrymen.

Remedy No. 1—Useful in all catarrhal colds of poultry having rat- tling in the throat as a prominent symptom.

Remedy No. 2—Valuable for ail sudden colds, with snuffies, water discharge from eyes and nostrils, and much sneezing. Prevents and cures roup.

Remedy No, 3-—For chicken pox and bumble foot, promotes rapid healing of the sores. Cures chronic catarrhal colds of poultry having a croupy cough,

Remedy No. 4—Useful in all diarrhoeas of poultry and particularly in cholera. It is best used in drinking water, and will cure the most obstinate cases,

Remedy No. 5—Will cure diphtheritic roup and all forms of canker.

Remedy No. 6—For all forms of indigestion and liver diseases in pe It will cure sour crop, indigestion and some forms of crop-bcund,

Remedy No. 7—Useful in egg-bound, and in eve diseases of poultry accompanied by the swelling of one eye, with a collection of yellow matter under the lids. This remedy has been successfully used to promote healthful action of the egg organs, and start hens laying that have delayed egg production after moulting,

Remedy No. 8—For rheumatism and cramps in fowls, particularly when accempanied by swollen legs and difficulty in walking.

Remedy No. 9—Useful to get rid of worms and other intestinal parasites.

Remedy No. 10—Used with great success for the cure of the disorders of the egg organs, which cause soft-shelled eggs. It promotes a healthful condition of the repro- ductive organs.

Price of complete set of ten remedies $2.00. Single vials of 100 tablets, in suitable mailing cases, 25¢c each.

Orders separate vials by number:

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“‘NEPONSET’’ ROOFING AND LINING PAPERS.

Water tight, air tight, frost tight, vermin proof— y actually and fully. Z

‘“Neponset’’ is made in two styles, each adapted to cer- tain uses. One is the ‘‘Neponset’’ Red Rope, which is used for roofing, siding, covering and carpeting. The other is ‘*Neponset’’ Black Sheathing, and is used for lining and in- sulating and where the Red Rope proves too expensive,

‘“Neponset’’ is not a coated paper, but the same all through. It is water tight; this fits it for roofing. It is impervious to air; this fits it for siding. It is a high non- conductor; this fits it to take the place of back plaster as a defense from the sun in summer and the cold in winter, and also makes it invaluable for all insulating purposes.

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‘*Neponset’’ Red Rope Paper, rolls 36 in. wide, per roll of 100 square feet......net, $1.25

““Neponset’’ Red Rope Paper, rolls 36 in. wide, per roll of 250 square feet......net, 2.75

““Neponset’’ Red Rope Paper, rolls 36 in. wide, per roll of 500 square feet......net, 5.00 Black ‘‘Neponset’’ Water Proof Building Paper, rolls 36 in. wide.

Per roll of 250 square feet......net, $0.90 | Per roll of 500 square feet......net, $1.75

DAVIS FOOD AND WATER FOUNTAIN.

This is the neatest fountain on the market and the only fountain which can be satisfactorily used for either water or grit, oyster shell, etc. Can be used with any size bottle or with pint, quart or two quart glass jars. It is easily cleaned and filled, is simple in construction, and we guarantee them to give satisfaction. Price, not including bottles or jars, 25 cents each; per dozen, $2.75.

DRY-FOOD HOPPER.

Cyphers Dry Food Hopper is constructed of heavy galvanized iron. Like the grit and shell box it has oes two compartments, a Bhi ence cal large one for grain :

Davis Food and Water Fountain. mixtures, holdin g :

about six quarts, and a small one for beef scraps, hold- ing about three quarts. PIUCOs Fe atee Peles chap dal Clatees wha el bois Pee CS OO DILS

FULL-NEST EGG FOOD.

Everybody wants eggs when prices are high. They ean get them by using Full-Nest Egg Food. An increase of eight eggs a month will pay for a 42-ounce package which will bring you several times that number of extra eggs. Full- Nest Egg Food is the Standard condition powder for all ages of poultry. It stimulates and invig- orates, but unlike other tonic foods, it also builds up the system and CO ; keeps it up! Full directions for tiem fo use in every package. Prices: 42-

See oz. package, 25c.; 25-Ib. pail, $2.00.

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LEG BANDS. CLIMAX LEG BANDS—THE “STAY ON” KIND,

They are in general use by leading poultrymen and poultry associations, and their immense gale attests their popularity. Rings are made of spring brass and the tags are of aluminum.

Sizes: No. 1, % in.; No. 2, 5% in.; No. 3, % in.; No. 4, % in.; No. 5, 1 in.; No. 6, 1% in. Always give sizes wanted, or state breed of fowls bands are to be used on. They are not made in pigeon sizes.

Prices, postpaid: Per doz. 15c; per 25, 30c; per 50, 45c; per 100, T5c. Samples 3c. Discounts on larger lots.

Sizes used for different breeds: No. 1, Bantams and Small Mediteraneans. No. 2, Med- iteranean Females. No. 3, Mediteranean Males and American Females. No. 4, Large American Females, Small ‘American Males and Small Asiatic Females.

Sri Ae No. 5, American Males, Asiatic Females, Small Asiatic Males. No. 6, Asiatic Males and Turkeys.

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Band makes _ positive S&S ea Mo si i ne When sealed on, and child that can read can pick out the bird on and never can be taken off without de-

: Sealer for sealing bands, plain...... $0.50 stroying the band. eet sa 74 : : These bands are numbered in lettered ae HOE SOZNIG WETS, URIED Tee s30 65 series of Al to A10000, B1 to B10000, etc. i aA iat RAD 7 eth a Ege. GRorm ae ‘ 5 : piece ae Nickeled sealer for sealing bands, let- No duplicate numbers are ever made. VOred law fs sce ve cea ialiaWel aise woe aeees) 6 -(5

No. 1 Bantams and Small Mediterranean females, etc.; No. 2 ordinary Mediterran-

ean and Pit Game females, etc.; No. 3,

Mediterranean males, American females, Pit Game males and females. No. 4, American males, medium Asiatic females, turkey hens. ete. No. 5, ordinary large Asiatics and Tom Turks, etc. No. 6, extra large Asiatics and very large Tom Turks, ete.

Prices: 12, 30c; 25, 50c; 60, $1.00; 100, $1.50; 250, $3.50; 500, $6.50; 1,000, $12.50.

THE IMPROVED CHAMPION LEG BAND.

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Made of aluminum, adjustable to fit any fowl, large or small. Impossible for them to come off, being held by double lock.

Price, per dozen, 15¢; per 25, 30c; per 50, 50c; per 100, 80c.

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No. 1, for Bantams and small Mediterraneans. American females. No. 4, for American males, Asiatic females, small turkeys.

for Asiatic males and turkeys.

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No. 3, f£0r No. 5.

Prices: 15e per 12; 25c¢ per 25; 40c per 50; 65c per 100.

ALUMINUM PIGEON BANDS. Seamless, 12, 30c: 25, 60c; 50, $1.10; 100,

Thoroughbred POULTRY and

1 EGGS FOR’ HATCHING.

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{patrons with choice Breed-

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ties of Poultry, also Pigeons. Let me know your wants

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$2.00. Open, 12, 20c; 25, 35c; 50, 60c; 100, $1.00

THE PERFECT BELGIAN HARE EAR MARKER.

~ These ear markers are made of alum- = inum, and are numbered from one to one hundred. They are light in weight durable, and never tarnish or corrode. Price of tags, postpaid, are as follows: 12 tags, 20c; 25 tags, 35c; 50 tags, 65¢; 100 tags, $1.00.

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DAVIS’ CHICK MARKER.

Punch is reversible and cuts two sizes as shown, giving you practically two tvols for the price of one, Handle is nicely nickel plated and polished and the Marker complete only weighs % ounce.

You should mark your chicks as soon as they are taken from the nest by punching a hole in the web between the toes and keep a record of the marks. This will serve to identify them until they are old enough to be marked with leg bands. The diagram shows a number of different marks which may be used. This method enables you to keep track of the age and parentage of chicks and furnishes a Left Fore CCC EEE GCGEEGEE means of identification in case they are stolen.

Order one today. Price 25c each, three for 60c Retfote CGC EC EC GCE GCEEEE

postpaid. CYPHERS ae MARKER. CLIPPER POULTRY MARKER.

Makes a good, clear, clean cut, and does not % mutilate the web, as 7 do many cheaper iss punches,

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JUMBO POWDER GUN.

This Insect Powder Gun has been made to meet a demand for as large a gun as can be held in the hand. The bottom, or spout part, as will be seen, screws on or off, and makes a large opening for filling with powder. Just the thing for applying Cyphers Lice Powder. Price, each, 20c, postpaid, 25c.

POULTRY KILLING KNIFE. Cyphers Special Pattern, Gat Every poultry raiser who kills and dresses for market, either chickens, ducks, geese or turkeys, should own one of these knives. This knife penetrates the brain in such a manner that the feathers loosen and come off easily. They are made of finely tem- pered instrument steel, with nickel handle, and will last a lifetime. If you have half

a dozen or several hundred fowls to kill and dress for market, one of these knives will prove a highly satisfactory investment. Price, 50c,

PORCELAIN NEST EGGS.

These eggs are made of first-class flint glass, they do not break easily and will last a life-time. Prices, two, 5c. Per dozen, 25c.

OVINAPTHOL NEST EGGS.

Our Ovinapthol Lice Killing Nest Egg is the standard combin- ed nest egg and lice killer. By simply using it in the nests in the same manner as any ordinary nest egg is used, laying hens £77 are ridded of lice and mites and are able to occupy the nests fii//(/\- a with comfort. The use of this nest egg insures absolute free- W\\S dom from all kinds of insect pests in the nest. They are always ‘NN at work, safe to use and certain in results. Being prepared with great care for this special purpose they will last a long time and always retain their effectiveness. This makes them the most inexpensive medicated nest egg that can be used. They are standard size eggs, tinted a natural brown color.

Prices of Ovinapthol Nest Eggs, each 10c, Per dozen, 75c.

WIRE NESTS.

These nests are strongly made from heavy japanned steel wire and will last a lifetime. They are intended to fasten to the wall with screws or screw hooks. There is no room on them for lodgment of lice or vermin of any kind; they are easy to keep clean and are far superior to wooden boxes. Prices, each, 15c. Per dozen, $1.50. Special prices for large quantities.

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MANN’S GREEN-BONE CUTTERS.

Warranted Against Breakage. Guaranteed to Give Satisfac- tion. Simplest in Construction. Never Get out of Order.

New design, enlarged table, new device to control feed, you can set it to suit any strength; never clogs.

A Standard Machine, easy and rapid cutting, feeds auto- matically and leaves both hands free to operate.

REMEMBER,

Green bones are tough and no matter how perfect the ma- chine is, you want them large enough to cut for your fiock. easily.

Don’t Get too Small a Size.

PRICE LIST. . No. 5C- —With Crank Handle............8. heute Rw ostege bs O0 No. 5B -—With Balance Wheel..:. 02... ccc ede ce Jo. e00 No. 5BM—With Balance Wheel and Iron Stand Wie dees -. 10.40 No. 7 = W ith dsalance-- Wheels. 2.20 «. leas Re Rrra bl eral!) No. 7144 —Combination Hand or Power Cutter........ 16.00 No. 9 —Standard Bone Cutter. ..........2.%4 sek. cee 18.40 No. 11 —Combination POW E®> CUtter ss sce Fe oie mcaraiacey 26.00

THE OPEN HOPPER TYPE. Sold on a Positive Guaran- tee to Cut More Bone in Less Time and with Less Labor than any other Bone Cutter Made.

The Humphrey Green Bone and Vegetable Cutter is of- fered our customers with the assurance that it is the best ~.-machine of the kind made today. We recommend it only because we feel certain that it will give satisfaction. It runs so easily. works so rapidly, makes food of such fine quality, that it easily ranks first of all bone cutters. We ' do not feel that we are called upon to point out the ad- vantages of cut green bone or to dwell upon its value. That is conceded by every poultry man.

PRIGE- EIS. Nol: — Hand Power ge: seis oe - gece Seems Sues Sate $12.00 Noses Semis POWers 2 .assceces soa6 ee Sasi eee 13.50 No:7224-—Hand” and: POwWer ores sno Se io ese, 15.00 No.3 - Direct: Power @aree)i 2... 23S 35.00 No.4 -—Geared=Powerllarce) oe eee 45.00

Ask for Special Illustrated and Descriptive Circular.

No. 1—Hand Power. HUMPHREY CLOVER CUTTER.

A heavy well-finished machine to cut clover and al- falfa hay into pieces one-eighth inch and less. By the ingenious use of plates and screens all long stems are passed back to the cutters to be recut, so that the pro- duct is of even length and of a size that makes it the best prepared green food given to poultry. Forty cuts of the knife for each revolution of the hand wheel makes speedy work of clover cutting, and the heavy balance wheel makes easy work for the operator. | poe Bench Clover Cutter, weight 85 Ibs........ Snaics $8.00 Stand Clover Cutter,. weight 105 Ibs.............. 10.00

BANNER ROOT CUTTER No. 7.

Made expressly for poultrymen. It quickly cuts the vegetables into long, round, ribbon-like slices that re- semble a» bunch of angle worms, which fowls readily eat. The value of this kind of food once or twice a day, as an egg producer is unéqualed. It also puts the fowls into a fine, healthy condition, acting as a gentle tonic and laxative. This machine will pay for itself in a short time. Price, $5.00.

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LIGHTNING LICE KILLING MACHINE.

Put chickens in the cylinder, turn it slowly and they wili stir up the powder so as to com- pletely cover themselves with it, Price, each, $3 00

LIGHTNING POULTRY BITS.

Steps feather pulling instantly. Each 10c, $1.00 per dozen.

This is one of the handiest appliances in use. It is the best thing for grinding dry bone, oyster or clam shells, coarse grains like corn, charcoal, ete, It is a well-made mill. and thousands of them are in successful use. We have NB F never yet received a complaint from anyone to whom this

INA mill has been sold. The low price at which it is sold places SS it within the reach of every poultryman, and it will pay for itself in less than one year’s time. Diameter of hand wheel. 20 inches, $4.50 each.

SILVER CLOVER CUTTER. >

This machine has been specially designed for cutting clover, alfalfa, etc., for feeding poultry. It has a heavy fly wheel, which insures easy running, and it will cut faster than machines costing about twice the money. The cutting plate is adjustable, allowing the operator to keep the cutting device in the best possible condition. The throat of the machine is wider than any other cutter of the kind, giving more room to spread out the clover, which makes the machine cut very much easier than; machines with a narrow throat. Thisf machine has four 8 in. solid center spiral". knives and cuts 4% inch in length. The length over all is 24 in.; length of box 18 in.; width of box at largest end 10 in.; eee width of box at throat 8 in. Will cut Skee a bushel of clover in ten minutes. Weight 60 lbs. Price, $5.50.

‘““EASY’” CORN SHELLER.

Simple, strong, convenient, cheap. Weight 15 pounds. Capacity, 8 to 10 bushels per hour. A . sheller that is portable and can be used in winter evenings near the kitchen fire, or to shell corn for poultry, pop corn, seed corn and other pur- poses. Is in demand even by those who own a large-sized sheller. It is very simple, nothing to get out of order and will last an unlimted length of time,

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Not only closes the nest to other hens, but also marks the hen and lets her out, and her number tells which nest she laid in, thus avoiding the hen being kept in nest until the keeper comes along to liberate her. NOt =—HM Or GB ANTAMIS sce eet es cian eic iavel's eters each, $1.25 No. 2—For Leghorns, etc............. each, 1.50 No. 3—For Americans and Asiatics....each, 1.75

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IMPERIAL EGG PACKAGE. LIGHT, COMPACT, STRONG.

In offering this new package for shipping eggs we do so with confidence that it will receive more universal patron- age than has ever before been accorded an egg shipping box. It is-so constructed that each egg is incased in a cylinder made of heavy corrugated paper, which conforms te the shape of the egg, the end of each egg resting on a cushion support, thus giving absolute protection to the vital parts. These cylinders are adjustable to any size egg and Be Srey absolutely prevent breakage. Prices: 15-egg size, 15c each, $1.50 per dozen. 30-egg size, 20c each, $2.00 per dozen.

CANFIELD EGG SHIPPING BOX.

Made entirely of strong cellular board. The

est package ever produced for shipping eggs for hatching.

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50-ege size... 1% Ib. .30 1.45 2.15

IDEAL PAPER EGG BOXES. Just the Thing for Your Family Egg Trade. These boxes are intended for use in delivering eggs to private families. They are exceedingly neat in ap- pearance and go a great way toward making satisfied customers. They ship “knocked down’, can easily be set up and can be sent by express or freight at very low rates. The customer, after using contents, can take them apart and return them, Prices: 1 dozen size, 1 dozen 15c, 50 for 50c, 100 for 90c; 2 dozen size, 1 dozen 30c, 25 for 50c, 50 for 95c, 100 for $1.75. Ask for special prices on larger quantities.

WOOD’S REVOLVING EGG CABINETS.

Eggs intended for hatching should be turned daily; the warmer the temperature the more necessary that they be turned. Eggs for market should be turned every two or three days if kept any length of time. Wood’s Revolving Hgg Cabinets are a practical device for doing this work, and meet a wide-spread need among poultrymen who saye eggs for hatching. Eggs for table use (not fertilized) have been kept from three to four months in an ordinary cellar by using these cabinets.

Prices of Wood’s Revolving Egg Cabinets.

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We recommend this cabinet to fanciers who have small numbers of eggs to turn. Simply reversing the cabinet does the work. dmilCe=Olbony.cabinet,. capacity “72> 622s. o52. 5 tac, eae ee ee as cic Sok eee bes $0.75

HUMPTY DUMPTY FOLDING EGG CRATE.

A very light, strong and convenient Egg Crate and © Carrier. Made of hard wood slats securely fastened. The lid with handle springs into position when crate is filled. Folds perfectly flat when empty.

Prices: GrdOZENMSIZC. ky. ic cc once « each, 20c; per dozen, $2.25 GedOWenrSiZG.- <<< Hor oun ke each, 25c; per dozen, 2.75

Ir MOZEM SIAC cane riba wees each, 30c; per dozen, 3.25

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TRI-JET SPRAYERS,

These little Sprayers have met with a large sale since their introduction. They are needed by every poultryman and farmer, and should be in every household. Great ad- vantage is derived by the use of these sprayers in exter- minating potato bugs, tobacco, corn, tomato and currant worms, and all plant insects; also in killing lice in poultry houses. They are used extensively on horses, cattle and swine, and for spraying clothes, carpets, cigar wrappers, etc.; in fact, wherever a sprayer is needed. These sprayers are light, strong, compact and well made. Each is tested with an automatic spray pump before it leaves the factory. We recommend this sprayer for spraying Cyphers Lice Paints, Lee’s Lice Killer, Naptreol, etc.; described elsewhere in this catalogue, Price, each, TBe.

LITTLE GIANT SPRAY PUMP.

For Whitewashing, Window and Buggy Washing, Tree Spraying. Many poultrymen have become tired of whitewashing their poultry houses in the old way—with a brush—and are looking for an effective spraying pump, at low cost, that will do the work satis- factorily and with far less trouble. We offer such a pump in the Portable Brass Spray Pump illustrated herewith. This pumn has a brass cylinder and air chamber, hence will not ~ corrode. It has a steel rod and is furnished complete with foot rest and discharge holes. It is designed to set in a pail or vessel of water with the foot rest outside, It is also arranged to discharge a fine jet in bottom of bucket. This answers the same purpose as an agitator, keeps the whitewash or other mixture thoroughly mixed, and is especially recommended for whitewashing, spraying trees, bushes, flowers, etc. Price, complete, $3.75.

KNAPSACK AUTO-SPRAY.

Sold under a positive guarantee to give satis- faction or money refunded, A _ self-operating or automatic compressed air sprayer. An ex- cellent whitewashing outfit. This sprayer has nozzle, stop cock and fittings turned from solid brass, with deep cut threads, three-ply rubber

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proved valve, and take-out and put-in sleeve, ==3 which prevents damage or accident to the plun-

Little Giant, ger and packing. Price, Knapsack Auto-Sprayer, Galvanized Steel Tank...... $4.50 Price Knapsack Auto-Sprayesr, Brass Tank 2.52015. ewlere sicraye 6.00 ONTO OD. ODCCla INO ZZIC 2 ACN. ree ais ase Nalbelelre ais sici<) aie! 212) che 1.00 Y Heel DOA ENSI (GMP IEN US, GAGs apo Genoan ooo 6 2, se ao ado ou ooo S.S 25

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Will apply whitewash and cold water paints to any surface more Pli@@) | rapidly and thoroughly than ten men with brushes. No sprayer Dp

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of three- ply discharge hose, 8 feet iron extension pipe, and latest: pat- tern Vermorel] nozzle, $12. 00.

STRAINER FOR SPRAYERS. » This funnel has an 8-inch mouth, and is 5 inches deep, exclusive of strainer. The strainer is made of brass wire cloth, and is of sufficient

capacity to strain solutions readily. The funnel is made of copper. and will last forever. Price, $1.25.

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CYPHERS POULTRY LIBRARY.

Recognizing the widespread demand for down to date reliable poultry books, we offer the Cyphers Series on Practical Poultry Keeping.

Book No. 1—‘‘Profitable Poultry Keeping in All Its Branches.” Essentially a book for the beginner. q

Book No. 2—‘‘Profitable Care and Management of Poultry” tells what to do and how to do it. How to use incubators and brooders; prevention and cure of diseases.

Book No. 3—“Profitable Poultry Houses and Appliances,” il- lustrates and describes 60 practical poultry buildings and many labor and time saving poultry plant fixtures.

Book No. 4—“Profitable Egg Farming,” treats exhaustively this important branch of the poultry industry. :

' Book No. 5—‘“‘Profitable Market Poultry,’ fully describes and illustrates this profit- able branch of poultry work.

Book No. 6—“Capons for Profit,” is a practical treatise on caponizing.

Price of these books is 50 cents each postpaid.

Any five of the above books will be sent to one address, when ordered at one time, for $2.00; any three to one address, ordered at one time, for $1.25; all six books for $2.50.

Book No. 7—‘‘Poultry Plant Construction.” ‘The best that years of experience and observation have taught specialists in the construction of poultry buildings. Price, $1.00.

Book No. 8—‘Profitable Poultry Feeding.” Covers the subject of feeding poultry from beginning to end. The profitabie feeding of newly hatched chicks, growing chicks, broilers, roasters, ducks, geese, etc. Price, 25 cents.

The American Standard of Perfection.—Latest edition. Every progressive, up-to-date poultryman wants this book. It is the law by which judges are governed in placing the awards in the showroom. Illustrated. Price, $1.50.

Reliable Poultry Journal.—Undoubtedly the best pcultry paper published. 68 to 168 pages monthly. Most profusely illustrated. Subscription price, 50 cents per annum. We offer it to you for 40 cents per year.

CYPHERS INSULATED BROODER STOVE.

For those desiring to buy brooder lamps, or stoves, we offer the Cyphers Improved Insulated Brooder Stove. This new stove does away with the water jacket or reser- voir required on brooder stoves usually sold for the purpose. The insulating plate of heavy galvanized iron is so placed between the burner and the oil powl that all heat of the flame is deflected away from the Oil, reservoir, so that the oil remains cool at all times. The stove has a seamless bot- tom, hence will not leak.

Price, each

FUMIGATING CANDLES.

Cyphers Pure Sulphur Fumigating Candles are equal to any fumigating candles on the market regardless of price. They

| one of these candles and close up the house cr room tight for three or four hours. Be careful to remove all the fowls from the house or room, or they will be suffocated.

Complete, each, 15c; by mail, 25c; per dozen, by express. .$1.25

PRATT’S FOOD FOR POULTRY

An orde Fell known food. 26 oz. package, 25c; 5 lb. package, 60c.

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NAPCREOL.

A Fluid Disinfectant and Deodorant, : (Non-poisonous.)

Napcreol is wunexcelled for disinfecting poultry houses and runs, stables, dog kennels, toilets, or any place where a good germ or odor destroyer is needed. One gallon will make 100 gallons of disinfectant.

It is a reliable home remedy for all germ diseases affecting poultry. Its use prevents disease. It will cure roup, diphtheria, cholera, chicken-pox, sore eyes, canker, scaly legs, favus and diarrhoea. It will destroy disease germs, mange, parasites, fleas, mites, lice, ticks and worms.

Put up in half-gallon and gallon cans with full direc- tions for use on each package. Price: half-gallon can 85¢c, gallon can $1.50.

CYPHERS LICE PAINT.

Cyphers Lice Paint is a scientifically compounded preparation for killing lice, mites and other parasites on fowls, also for the lice and ticks on sheep, hogs, horses and cattle.

The vapor which arises from the paint is what does the work. The vapor is lighter than air and contains an odor which permeates the plumage, and while not obnox- ious to persons or harmful to fowls or animals, is deadly to lice, mites and ticks. The easiest of any lice killer to apply, stronger, (thus more effective) and therefore the most economical preparation for the purpose.

Prices: 1-qt. cans 35c, 2-qt. cans 60c, 1-gal. cans each $1.00, 5-gal. wood-jacket can $4.00.

CYPHERS LICE POWDER.

A common complaint has been that lice powders are only strong enough to drive lice but do not kill. AS soon as the powder loses its strength the lice return to thé hen and she is no better off than before. In offering Cyphers Lice Powder, we present a powder that is stronger than any other preparation. Contains no carbolic acid or other chemicals which will injure the fertility of the eggs.

5 ounce package (trial size)...$0.10 Postpaid. ..$0.15

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LAMBERT’S DEATH TO LICE. v A Disinfectant Insect Powder, yY &

For lice on setting hens, laying or exhibi- es tion stock. Does not soil the plumage yet rn purifies and cleanses down to the skin. Price: 5-0z. box 10c, 15-02. 2A box 25c, 48-oz. package 50c, 100-0z. package $1.00. 5

DEATH TO LICE OINTMENT.

Especially adapted for head lice on children and chickens. Rec- ommended also for chiggars, scaly shank on fowls, ete. 10 and 25 cents per box, postpaid.

DEATH TO LICE SPECIAL.

In powder form for dissolving in coal oil or kerosene. Will make one of the best Liquid Louse Killers on the market. Keep dry and mix as wanted. Sample (4-0z. box), enough to make 1 quart, 10c. 16-0z. box 25c, makes 1 gallon.

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7 KOSS’ ‘‘GOOD HEALTH” FOR POULTRY. i A reliable antidote for many diseases of poultry. Disease cure

) } and preventive. Used at the strength of one teaspoonful to each KOSS ii! gallon of drinking water, the remedy will cure Roup, Cholera, “Pood Health” wi] Indigestion, Bowel Complaints, ete. All vessels should be kept #4 perfectly clean and occasionally scoured. Price per bottle, $0.50.

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CYPHERS ROUP CURE.

Positively guaranteed remedy for the cure and pre- vention of this dreaded disease. Also prevents colds and is unequaled for canker, especially in pigeons.

Roup is one of the most common and most deadly | diseases affecting poultry. All poultrymen should § take precautions against this disease. Roup is a} contagious catarrhal disease and usually follows | simple neglected colds.

Symptoms: Froth and bubbles in the corners of | the eyes. Sneezing and a foul smelling, watery dis- | charge from. nostrils, followed by swelling of the | head.

One 50c package makes 25 gallons of medicine. W= One $1.00 package makes 75 gallons of medicine. | = Directions on each package. Price: Small size 50c, — large size $1.00, postpaid.

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The use of this preparation has be- come so universal, and results are so sat- isfactory, that most poultry raisers would ere not know how to keep house without it. c&€ A can of Lee’s Lice Killer, and a few minutes work in applying it.to the roosts, means all the expense and labor now nec- essary to keep the fowls free from both mites and body-lice. 1 quart 35c, % gal.| 60c, 1 gal. $1.00, 5 gals. $4.00.

LEE’S EGG MAKER.

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LEE’S GERMOZONE.

For Roup, Canker, Inflammation of the Throat, Cholera or Bowel Complaint. It pays to give a little Germozone in the drink two or three times a week, even though there be no sign of sickness. It disinfects the drinking vessels, wards off colds, roup and cholera, and prevents sickness Price, 50c,

CAPONIZING INSTRUMENTS.

These instruments are in demand, especially throughout the west, where caponizing pays handsome \ profits. We recommend and offer f@ for sale the Pilling instruments, | price, per complete set with in- structions, in pasteboard box, $2.50, ii in velvet case $2.75. Instructions. fully illustrated, accompany each set of instruments. The pricesie quoted cover postage,

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A positive cure for Bowel Trouble, Indigestion, Diar- rhoea, Dysentery, Cholera, etc., in fowls both old and LAX young. Also highly recommended for Turkeys and Pig- | eons. Price, 50c per box, makes 50 gallons of medicine. | Postive cure FOP

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CONKEY’S ROUP CURE.

Is a positive cure for all forms of this disease. We guarantee this. If it should fail, your money will be re- funded—no questions, just money. It is placed in the drinking water, the fowl takes its own medicine without knowing it. It is a strong tonic and blood purifier, . cleanses the blood and builds up the sys- hes, tem. It is equally effective for Turkeys wand for Canker in Pigeons. Price, 50c and $1.00, postpaid. The 50c size makes = 25 gallons and the $1.00 size 75 gallons

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CONKEY’S CHOLERA CURE.

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Also an excellent preventive. Price, 50c per box.

CONKEY’S HEAD LICE OINTMENT.

A non-poisonous, perfumed preparation, al- ways ready for use, and is instant death to these pests. Aliso good for scaly legs. Price, 1 oz. tin, enough for 100 applications, 10c, postpaid; 3 oz. tin, enough for 300 applica- tions, 25c, postpaid.

-CONKEY’S HEALING SALVE.

Of the highest value in treating Scaly Legs, Pavus, Chicken Pox, also Wounds, Sores, Cuts, Bruises, etc., not only for poultry but of CAN all animals. Also invaluable for human use, © agooQRANT 4) chapped hands and lips, stings and bites and ; Germ Destroyer all skin diseases. Price, 50c, postpaid. Pegppaenaiore Ss.

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A non-poisonous, soluble disinfectant, de- odorant and germ destroyer. It mixes with water, one quart making 25 gallons of dis- infectant, Price, :1 pint jean; .35e%)-4 -quart

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fries Cacins? fre eg Ss A compound of vegetable extracts, CSR herbs, roots, etc., so proportioned that

they act gently on the organs, relieve = and remove irregularities and tone up Dikecrigns 1ns10% the system. It will positively increase GO FEEDS FOR 1 CENT < the egg production. Price, 214 lb. pack- \-G-£. CONKEY & Co. age, 35c. - Pee CLEVELAND O USA R

VALUABLE BOOK—FREE.

The G. E. Conkey Co. have published a 48 page book entitled, “Poultry Diseases and Useful Information,” which sells for 25c. It is full of suggestions of the utmost value to the poultry raiser. We have secured. a limited quantity of these books which we offer free of cost to’ anyone sending us four cents in stamps to

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KOSS’ ROUP CURE.

In poultry culture every effort should be made to keep fowls in as perfect health as possible. Not only because a healthy fowl brings better returns, but for the reason that a strong, healthy, well-nourished bird can better withstand the attack of disease. However, despite all precautions, it frequently happens that they acquire the many ailments ~ to which they are susceptible, one of the most common being Roup. This is a disease preceded by a cold, and is a contagious affection of the air passages,

We guarantee that Koss’ Roup Cure will cure, and is a sure preven: tative if taken in reasonable time. You simply put the remedy in the drinking water, and the fowls take their own medicine. Price of package to make 25 gallons of medicine, 50 cents, postpaid.

KOSS’ LIQUID ROUP, GAPE AND CHOLERA CURE.

Every poultry raiser should have a can of it—not wait until the roup makes it appearance. It will be found a good preventative if a small quantity is put in the drinking water.

It is also a positive cure for Gapes and Cholera. Price 50 cents.

KOSS’ LICE KILLER (LIQUID).

Don’t feed lice if you are raising poultry. It is not only unsatisfac- tory, but unprofitable. Get rid of the lice, mites, and all other pests by using Koss’ Lice Killer. This is the strongest liquid lice killer on the market. Koss’ Lice Killer is made under our supervision, so we can guarantee its purity and strength.

It can also be used for stock. Examine your poultry and stock care- fully. If you find any signs of lice or other vermin, by all means, use Koss’ Lice Killer. You cannot afford to raise lice, poultry and stock at the same time.

Directions:—Koss’ Lice Killer does not have to touch the lice and mites in order to kill them. It evaporates, and the gases formed do the work. This is the up-to-date method, and is far ahead of the old way of dipping and greasing. For stock, sprinkle on the bedding and on the | tubbing posts. (LICE KILLER

Prices: 1 qt. can, 35c.; 2 qt. can, 60c.; 1 gallon can, $1.00. " CRARERVERE TOURS |

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KOSS’ INSECT POWDER.

Removes that itchy feeling. If you prefer the powder form of Lice Killer, use Koss’ Insect Powder. Put in the nests and sprinkle in the bird’s feathers. Just the thing to kill lice on Bicester young chicks and setting hens. Also kills insects on plants, ex- ei terminates chiggers, moths, ants, roaches, fleas, ete.

Prices: 5 oz. box, 10c., by mail, 15c.; 16 oz. box, 25c., by mail, 40¢c.; 48 oz. box, 50c., by mail, $1.00.

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Contains only egg forming food. Composed of pure materials of highest quality, scientifically com- pounded, thoroughly balanced and perfectly pure and free from harmful substance. Keeps the fowls in the pink of condition and enables them to bear up under the egg forming process. Full directions _Milwaubea, Wis. \ in each’ package. Price: 21% lb. box, 25¢.; 1214 Ib. sack, $1.15.

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1 Pkt. Late Cabbage.

1 Pkt. Cauliflower.

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and these 36 Packets : postpaid for only $1.00. | contains sufficient seed to supply a family garden with Vegetables throughout the summer and fall months.

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1 Pkt. Kohlrabi.

1 Pkt. Pumpkin.

1 Pkt. Curled Cress.

1 Pkt. Leek.

1 Pkt. Watermelon.

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1 Pkt. Head Lettuce.

1 Pkt. Boston Market Celery. 1 Pkt. Large Erfurt Celeriac. 1 Pkt. Round Leaf Spinach.

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1 Pkt. Red Onion.

1 Pkt. Marjoram.

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THE SMALL VEGETABLE GARDEN

This consists of 17 varieties cf Vegetable Seeds and one packet of ‘‘ Wild Flower Garden.”

These 18 Packets we will g postpaid for only 50 cents. 1 Pkt. Wax Beans. 1 Pkt. Muskn 1 Pkt. Early Curled Lettuce. 1 Pkt. Early Peas. 1 Pkt. Curled ley. 1 Pkt. Round Leaf Spinach. 1 Pkt. Harly Sweet Corn. 1 Pkt. Scarlet rnip Radish. 1 Pkt. Early Tomato. 1 Pkt. Pickle Cucumber. 1Pkt. Half Long Carrot. 1 Pkt. Onion. 1 Pkt. Early Cabbage. 1 Pkt. Early Blood Turnip Beet.1 Pkt. Marjoram. i Pkt. Kohlrabi. i Pkt. Purple Top Turnip. 1 Pkt. Wild Flower Garden.

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