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ABOUT YOUR ORDER
PLEASE USE ORDER SHEET found in catalogue in making out your order, and retain a copy. If you have occasion to write us about the order later give post-office address from which the order was mailed. Bill of Lading for every freight shipment is mailed when shipment is made,
WE ACKNOWLEDGE ORDERS when received, and the same are filled and shipped as promptly as possible. If part of the order is for garden seeds in packets they are sent at once by mail and that answers as an acknowledgment of the order.
WE USUALLY SHIP BY FREIGHT unless otherwise instructed. See table of freight rates below. We have three railroads here at Madison, OC. M. & St. P., C. & N. W. and Ill. Central.
CUSTOMERS PAY FREIGHT OR EXPRESS on all goods unless they are offered postpaid. We have both the American and Wells Fargo Express Companies. There are special express rates every- where on seeds. In the main the rate is 20 per cent less than the merchandise rate.
NO CHARGE FOR PACKING OR PACKAGES. Everything will be securely packed and labeled and delivered free at the Freight, Express or Post Office, without extra charge for packages except for a few items like clover seed, where bags are extra as noted in the catalogue.
PREPAID STATIONS. If there is no agent at your railroad station the freight has to be pre- paid, and in such cases we must request you to send money with your order to cover the amount.
ORDER EARLY. Do this for two reasons. We can give your order more careful and prompt attention if received before we get into the rush of the spring shipping, and our assortment is complete then and we will not have to write for permission to substitute for varieties sold out.
OUR THREEFOLD GUARANTEE.
1. QUALITY. We guarantee all seeds and potatoes we send out to be as represented, and suitable for seed. But if they prove otherwise, we will refill the order or return the money, although we assume no further responsibility.
2. SAFE ARRIVAL. We guarantee everything we send out to arrive in good order. If potatoes freeze on the road we will refill the order if the time of shipping was left to our discretion. If any goods arrive in bad order, however, bags torn or anything else wrong, have this noted on the expense bill which must be sent us so that we can make proper claim.
38. RECEIPT OF MONEY. We will be responsible for all money sent us through the mails, if re- mittance is made by P. O. or Express Order, Draft or Registered Letter. We will also accept personal checks at face value. Small amounts, less than $1.00, may be sent safely in postage stamps.
Cutting Alfalfa on Farm of Swartz Bros., near Waukesha, Wis. 107 Acres Averaged 5 Tons per Acre in 3 Cuttings the Past Season. Value $20.00 per Acre at the Farm. See page 20.
FREIGHT RATES FROM MADISON, WIS., IN EFFECT JAN. 1, 1913. Per 100 Lbs., in Barrels, Boxes or Sacks, Less than Car Lots. (Potatoes, Garden Seeds and Grass Seeds go as third class; Grain, Corn, ete., fourth class.)
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A PERSONAL WORD.
Madison, Wis., Jan, 1, 1913. Friends and Customers:
Having now been engaged in the seed business 25 years, a full quarter century, a personal statement may not be out of place at this time. The writer began in 1888 with a four-page circu- lar devoted to seed potatoes only, which were all grown on one good farm near Clinton, Wis. In 1895 field seeds and a small line of garden seeds were added and the warehouse capacity at the farm doubled.
In 1899 I erected a large warehouse, 96 by 48, with three floors and basement on the C. & N. W. track in the village of Clinton. Four years later, in 1903, I incorporated the business with a capital . stock of $50,000 and was made President and Manager of the new company. We continued at Clinton for five years, until 1908, when our main warehouse burned to the ground. Then we moved to Madison. Our capital stock is now $100,000, all subscribed and paid in.
We have been in rented quarters in Madison thus far but last summer we purchased a piece of property 135 feet square located on one of the best business streets of the city with two tracks in the rear. Here we are now erecting a $50,000 steel and concrete building with four floors and base- ment. This fire-proof building will give us 40,000 feet of floor space, and will enable us to handle our fast increasing business to the best advantage. The building is to be completed August first in good time for next year’s business. f
Last year, thanks to our good customers, was a great year for us. of $351,000—45 per cent increase over 1911. at Clinton, five years ago.
We did a total business Our business has doubled twice since our last year The figures are as follows:
TopalspusinMess, TOUS last. jyear eat 1 Clintoms.. Sie es nei aie che seaee s 89,499.08 Total business 1909, first year at Madison .........4...... Wi tetavate ¥ dey le Anos : Total business 1910, second year at Madison ................. e--- 192,646.40 Total business, Lobe. third!) year at: Madison: o../p i.e Ue awe Nes 241,165.12 Wotal-pDusInesS «Lome, fiourta ; year ats Madisome <i. 265 sida cekel s ese evel wlanen ene 351,088.19
In the time mentioned our catalogue edition has increased from 100,000 to 215,000.
We sold last year 34,000 bushels of seed potatoes, 12,000 bushels of seed corn, 15,000 of oats, 10,000 of barley, 180,000 pounds of Montana grown Alfalfa, 300,000 pounds of millet seed, 340,000 pounds of clover seed, 170,000 of timothy, large quantities of light grasses, sand vetch, rape seed, cane, field peas, cow peas, wheat, rye, buckwheat, speltz, etc.; also an immense amount of garden and flower seeds, much more than any previous year, to say nothing of all the tools, poultry sup- plies and miscellaneous items.
Now for 1913, we are better prepared for business than ever before. abundant last season and we have full deliveries of most things. Prices are lower. Our customers get the benefit. Our list is very complete and stocks large and fine right through. We have rented extra warehouse space to take care of the stock and we hope for a continuation of the splendid trade we have enjoyed in the past.
Crops were generally
Yours very truly, L. L. Olds, Pres. & Gen. Manager, : L. L. OLDS SEED COMPANY.
OLDS TO ERECT NEW BUILDING
Four Story Concréte Structure Will Be Built by Seed Company— Madison Company Does Big Business All Over the World.
“Plans for the new building of the L. L. Olds Seed | of business for the year ending July, 1912, exceeded that Company have been agreed to, and the excavations for a of the previous year by 453% per cent.
four story, steel and concrete building covering two lots and extending back a distance of 125 feet, will be begun this fall, and the basement and first floor will be finished by spring. | : Heil tata
The location affords excellent shipping facilities as two tracks are available for transportation. In appearance the new building will be much the same as the plant of the Capital City Paper Company, on the same block.
The structure which is to be made entirely of steel and concrete will be equipped with four floors and a basement, the latter to be used principally for potatoes. The retail store and shipping will cover the first floor, the field seed department the second, the garden seed on the third, where the offices will also be located, while the fourth floor will be used for general storage purposes.
RAPIDLY GROWING BUSINESS.
The rapidly growing character of the business of the
Olds Company isshown by the fact that the total amount
The magnitude of the seed business done by the com- pany now approaches that of the long-established com- panies in other cities. The company does both a whole- sale and retail business. One year’s orders after filing made a pile over thirty feet high. Over 200,000 names are on the mailing list. Pacific coast and other far western states are conspicuous on the list of patrons and orders were received from every state in the Union as well as from foreign countries and shipments’ are made to all parts of the world.
‘The year has been a remarkably good one for us, the best in our history thus far. Still I feel there is no reason why we should not do a profitable business every year from now on,’ said Mr. L. L. Olds, general manager. ‘We have here at Madison the best possible location in the state and our field is almost unlimited. We have added a lot of new names to our list of customers the past season who have come to stay.’’’ —Madison Democrat, Sept. 7, 1912.
THE NEW PARCEL POST LAW.
The latest ruling as our catalogue goes to press is that seeds, bulbs and plants are not affected by the new law so far as the rate of postage is concerned. The rate will be the same as before, 8c per lb. Small tools and miscellaneous items such as we list in the back of the catalogue may be mailed under
the new law up to 11 pounds in weight. following table:
Add for postage according to weight and distance as per
WEIGHT Local 50 50 to 150} 150 to | 300 to 600 to | 1,000 to | 1,400 to]. Over rate | Miles Miles |300 Miles}600 Miles}1,000 M.|1,400@ M./1,800 M.1,800 M. ’
ie pound + sore rer ts $0.05 | $0.05 $0.06 $0.07 $0.08 $0.09 $0.10 $0.11 $0.12 2 POUNDS: ~\e) eae, .06 . All all nal 16 19 .21 24 Ds DOUU GS: mye aqs sees .O7 11 14 pie lie 20 .23 .28 3 36 AP NOWUNGS: Vides ects «3 08 14 18 22 26 .30 Bi 41 48 DP APOWUNGS si Nl eaee .09 17, 22 27 32 ot .46 51 60 G Pounds: ye se: .10 20 26 32 38 44 fi) 61 72 Po sBOUNGS, win ot aioe ee 11 23 30 37 44 ay .64 ah 84 Sapowndsz..s sate 12 26 34 42 .50 .58 The 81 .96 Gi paundsin 2.57042 a 13 29 38 47 56 .65 .82 91 1.08 LON pOUNGS! rec os ei 14 32 42 52 .62 Bes 91 1.01 1.20 Pi nounds. 2.) 5 Ake 15 35 46 57 -68 79 1.00 sala! 1.32
SCONSIN AGRICULTURAL nt ASSOCIATION,
Exhibit of Corn, Grain and Seeds at Annual Meeting of Wisconsin Experiment Association.
STATE INSPECTED SEEDS.
Our Field Seeds are inspected by the Wisconsin College of Agriculture and germination and purity tests as given by them are furnished with every shipment that goes out. This applies to everything in the field seed line as listed on the first 23 pages of our catalogue except that in the case of corn we generally use our own tests. We test corn several times as it often changes during the season. For this reason we always want to give the latest test taken just before the corn is shipped out, and that we can usually get quicker ourselves than from the Agricultural College.
Buy Pure Seeds Only. You are entitled to them. If anyone in Wisconsin offers you anything in the Field Seed line containing noxious weeds in quantity greater than one to 1,000 or seed that does not carry a tag showing complete tests, etc., he is violating the law and subject to fine. | Far- mers also, as well as seed dealers are subject to the same law, except that they are allowed to sell grain, not clover or grass seed, to their neighbors without testing and can sell anything to merchants without tests. Wild oats, Canada thistle, quack grass, wild mustard, dodder, corn cockle, ox-eye daisy, butter and eggs, sow thistle, Russian thistle, velvet weed and buckhorn are all noxious weeds. Look out for them.
Our Guarantee. Read what we say about guaranteeing quality on the second cover page. This applies to all the seeds we offer both Field Seeds and Garden Seeds. However mistakes sometimes occur in spite of the utmost care and we give no warranty, expressed or implied, as to description, quality or productiveness, of any seeds we send out and we will not assume responsibility further than the amount of the order,
FREE SAMPLES BY MAIL.
We furnish small samples to intending purchasers free on ‘request of any of our Field Seeds except those that are sold in packets. We believe the sample method is the most satisfactory method of buying Field Seeds and our samples are of unusual value because we print purity and ger- mination tests on the sample bags. Following our custom of the last six years we are making up a collection of samples, of the leading varieties, the ones that our customers are likely to be most interested in, which we call our ‘‘Free Sample Collection of Field Seeds.’’ This is mailed absolutely free. The ‘‘Free Sample Collection’’ is made up this year as follows:
Wisconsin Pedigree No. 1 Oats. Best oat ever bred for rich soils. Page 8.
Regenerated Swedish Select Oats, Canadian Grown. Greatest oat on earth. Page 10.
Wisconsin Pedigree Barley. World’s Champion four years in succession. Page 12.
Montana White Hulless Barley. No beards or hulls. Page 13.
Marquis Wheat.. The great $1,000.00 prize wheat. Page 15.
Medium Red Clover, Old Gold Brand. Best and purest. Page 19.
Alsike Clover, Old Gold: Brand. Pure, bright seed. Goes further than Red Clover. Page 19.
Olds’ Fancy Montana Alfalfa. The hardiest and. best for northern sowing. Page 20.
Sweet Clover, White Blossom, Hulled. Prepares the soil for alfalfa. Page 21.
Timothy, Old Gold Brand. Olds’ High Grade Wisconsin grown seed. Page 22.
$100.00 IN CASH PREMIUMS.
We offer the following Cash Premiums for products grown from seed purchased of us this year, AT WISCONSIN STATE FAIR, MILWAUKEE, FALL OF 1913.
Best Peck Oats, Any Variety, from seed purchased of us....................2-00- $10.00 Best. Peck Barley, Any Variety, from seed purchased Of US. - 0.8 502 je. 8 2 ee 10.00 Best Peck Wheat, Any Variety, from seed purchased of usS................--4.; » Fie eh Oe Best Collection Vegetables, from’ seed purchased of us..... POAC RMS. eects eg cee 2 4c 82EOS AT NORTHERN WISCONSIN STATE FAIR, CHIPPEWA FALLS, FALL OF 1913. Best Peck Oats, Any Variety, from seed purchased of US.......2..0.-00-s een ceees $10.00 Best Peck Barley, Any Variety, from seed purchased of uS......-...--.-+++++-0-e, 10.00 Best Peck Wheat, Any Variety, from séed purchased of us.........---.-..+++-+-0- 5.00 AT WISCONSIN EXPERIMENT ASSOCIATION MEETING, WINTER OF 1914. Best Half Peck Oats, Any Variety, from seed purchased of uS............+.-.40.. $10.00 Best Half Peck Barley, Any Variety, from seed purchased of us............++...-. 10.00 Best Half Peck Wheat, Any Variety, from seed purchased of us..,-.,.. +s. popes tee ee 2
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L. L. OLDS SEED COMPANY, MADISON, WIS. 3
OLDS’ SEED CORN.
We make a specialty of Fancy Ear Corn and we are building up a great trade for it, Have been selling it on the ear in bushel crates for 8 years. _ All our Wisconsin grown corn is fire-dried.
We want to call attention to the style of crate we use as shown in the illustration below. The ears are securely packed in strong crates, 70 pounds net to the crate. Tops and bottoms are tight and this year we are lining all the crates with wire netting so that they are absolutely mouse proof. The corn cannot lose out during shipment even if some of it shells off, nor can ears be picked out.
Our growers, who are mostly members of the Wisconsin Experiment Association and have been under Prof. Moore’s training, must see to it that all the ears they furnish are choice ears, uniform in size and Shape, true to type and tree trom any mixture. When we receive the corn here we inspect again and throw out every ear not up to standard.
* OUR GUARANTEE.—Note what we say about guaranteeing quality on introductory page. This applies to corn, as well as other things. We euarantee to the extent of the amount sent us, no further. At the same time we like to have our customers _test the corn themselves and return it promptly if not satisfactory.
GOLDEN GLOW. — (Wisconsin No. 12.)
The Harliest Good Corn in Existence.
This is the corn that many have been looking for, something earlier than Silver King and Murdock Yellow Dent and yet large enough to make it a profitable variety for gen- eral culture. It matures safely as far north as north central Wisconsin and yields big crops of good-sized ears.
History. This is strictly a Wisconsin variety and to Prof. R. A. Moore, Agronomist at the Wisconsin Agricultural College, belongs the credit of bringing it out. It is a cross of Wis. No. 8 or Minn. No. 13 and Toole’s North Star, ‘the idea being to produce a corn combining the extreme earliness of the former with’ the larger ears and deeper kernels of the latter.
Description. Golden Glow is a pure golden yellow corn, most attractive in color and appearance. Ears are fairly large, averaging about 8 inches in length, symmetrical in shape, slightly tapering with exceptionally well-filled tips; kernels of good length for such an early corn, just a slight roughness at the outer ends and very free from a tendency to fintiness; stalks large and strong with abundant foliage making it a very desirable fodder or silo variety.
It is now pretty well established that Golden Glow is just as early as Wis. No. 8 or Minn. No. 13 and it is a much better corn. It is way larger with good sized ears that really compare favorably with some of the heavy yielding varieties. Look at the ears in the illustration below. All through the northern half of Wisconsin members of the Wis. Ex. Assoc. and other farmers are now getting big crops of splendid, well matured corn, where formerly nothing but flint corn was grown.
Up in Clark County, one of the northern counties, on heavy clay soil, 79 out of 91 ‘farmers who planted Golden Glow reported good ‘large yields of thoroughly matured corn Golden Glow is really revolutionizing farming in northern sec- tions.
We have the best and larg- 2 és t ‘stock of Golden Glow this year that we ever had and itis ‘all Wis; - consin grown. One wnusually fine lot is from Mr. A. L. Thompson. of . T rem peleau: County. The accompanying illustration is of some of Mr. Thompson’s Golden Glow. We have also. some from Pierce and Kau “Claire counties, These lots will be best for our northern customers. Our largest stock of Golden Glow grew in Jefferson, Dane and Sauk counties and that will be allright fer
this latitude. PRIGES OF GOLDEN GLOW FOR 1913. : Ears: Bu., $4.00; 5 bus. at $3.85; 10 bus. at $3.75. (Crates free. 70 pounds per bushel.) Shelled: YY pk., 60c; pk., $1.00; bu. (56 Ibs.), $3.75; 5 bus. at $3.60; 10 bus. at $3.50. (For prices in smaller quantities see page 7. The shelled corn we offer of all Wisconsin varieties was tipped before shelling and is nearly if not quite as good as the ear corn. Prices include crates and bags. We ship shelled corn in regular cotton seamless grain bags.)
a L. Wagner of Sheboygan County, one of our growers of Golden Giles says in an address
at the last Experiment Association Meeting: ‘*For the past four years we have been growing Golden Glow corn. both for seed and fodder, starting with seed that was procured from the Experiment Association., This variety has done exceptionally well for our community which has a rather short growing season on account of its close proximity to the lake. It matured every year by Sept. 20th, being planted somewhere around May 20th. The average yield has been 63 bushels of shelled corn per acre.
‘‘We have now been curing and selling seed corn for three years and have not experienced any trouble whatever to dispose of our surplus at a good price. Last fall a large number of farmers in our community ordered their seed in advance of the season, even before it was being put into the drying room. This fact shows that this corn is looked upon as a splendid variety for this locality, and I am sure that the time is not far distant when everyone in this- vicinity will be growing Golden Glow Corn,’’
4 WISCONSIN GROWN SEED CORN. MURDOCK YELLOW DENT. The Sweepstakes Corn of the = :
Northern Zone.
Murdock Yellow Dent was awarded sweepstakes for the
Northern Zone, comprising the states of Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, North
Dakota and South Dakota, at both of the last two National Corn Exposi- tions and this in competition with corn of all varieties. Mr. Me & Brueckner of Jefferson County, Wis- consin, who is our largest grower of Murdock, was the exhibitor of this corn. He says, ‘‘I have grown Mur- dock for ten years and have improved it a great deal by the selection of seed. I have taken a premium at ev- ery show where I have shown corn.’’ We believe he has the finest, most even grade of corn in the state.
Murdock Yellow Dent is a pure yel- low corn with ears averaging about 8 inches in length, very uniform in size and type. Kerneis are very compact and solid on the cob, of good width, slightly rough on the outer ends and with hardly any tendency to flintiness such as is found in many other varie- ties. This is largely however a mat- ter of breeding and selecting. Mr. Brueckner has taken great pains with his corn to breed it up to a uniform type and he has succeeded to a re- markable degree. There are no run- out ears in his corn. The tips are perfectly filled out with dent kernels, not flinty kernels. Notice our illus- tration, which is an actual photograph.
As to season, Murdock is the earli- est corn we have in Wisconsin except Golden Glow and Wisconsin No. 8. It is earlier than either Clark’s. Yellow Dent or Silver King and will yield as much as either and more than Golden Glow. It is a better corn than any we have just named, For a Wisconsin
Improved Twelve-Rowed Flint.
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Mr. Brueckner and His Sweepstakes Corn.
corn and a yellow variety, which is what most farmers want, it is without any question the very best to be found.
A further word about our Brueckner stock. Mr. Brueck- ner not only knows how to breed up corn but he knows how to select it. We-never have to re-sort his corn. This is the fourth year’ we have handled his Murdock and those who have had some of it during the last three years know just how fine it is. Last year we could not begin to sup- ply the demand for it. We ask more for it because it is worth more. Our other Murdock is. good stuff, is all Wisconsin grown and most of it from Brueckner seed, but if you want something fancy and that you know has the breeding in it order the Brueckner stock. The price is a small matter anyway, when it comes to corn.
PRICES FOR MURDOCK YELLOW DENT. Brueckner stock (Grown and put up by Mr. Brueckner)— Ears (in bushel crates): Bu., $4.50; 5 bus. at $4.35; 10 bus. at $4.25. Shelled (in grain bags): Bu., $4.25; 5 bus. at $4.10; 10 bus. at $4.00. Bu., $4.00; 5 bus., at
Other Wisconsin stock—EHars: Bu., $3.75; 5 bus. at $3.60; 10 bus. at $3.50.
$3.85; 10 bus. at $3.75. Shelled:
IMPROVED TWELVE.
ROWED FLINT.
OLDS’ s—%, Twelve-rowed corn yields more per acre than 8-rowed. et Ps The ears are larger in circumference and have more
or 7 corn on them. For this reason, leading dairymen are planting it for the silo and for early feed. Twelve- Rowed Flint is a selection from the well known Longfellow Flint or Yankee Corn. It is just as early as Longfellow and has the same beautiful, clear yellow color.. The one objection to Twelve-Rowed in the past has been that the ears were too short. By careful selection, we have materially lengthened the ears, so that now we have it nearly as long as the original Longfellow. Our stock is all fancy Wisconsin grown. Prices—Ears: Bu., $4.00; 5 bus. at $3.85; 10 bus. at $3.75. Shelled: Bu., $3.75; 5 bus. at $3.60; 10 bus. at $3.50.
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L. L. OLDS SEED COMPANY, MADISON, WIS. 5
SILVER KING (Wisconsin No. 7).
Silver King stands at the head of the list today of all-around good varieties of corn adapt- ed to latitude of Southern Wisconsin. It has become immensely popular and has really z revolutionized cotn growing in Wisconsin putting us as a state ahead of Illinois, Iowa, Mis- souri, Nebraska and Kansas in yield per acre. This is a great triumph for Silver King.
History:—This corn originated in northern Iowa. Prof. Moore brought it to Wisconsin a few years ago and has developed and improved it and sent it out over the state through the members of the Wisconsin Experiment Association. Ours was the first seed house to offer it, cataloging it for the first time in 1907. It has yielded at the Wis. Ex. Station 98 bushels per acre and the average yield for the whole state for 3 years was 57 bushels as compared with 33 bushels, the average of all other varieties. One Dane County farmer reports a yield of 115 bushels per acre the past season.
Description:—In appearance the corn is a beauty. Ears just the right length, averaging 8 to 9 inches, always filled out clear to the tips, and very uniform in size and type. The corn is pure snow-white in color with good length kernels set compactly in straight rows. The corn is a strong, grower, early enough to mature as far north as Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and is especially adapted to resist cold weather. It has a decided double-ear characteristic, one reason for its fine yield records.
Value:—We feel that we can hardly rate the value of this corn too high. It gets ripe and it produces the yield. Prof. Moore says, ‘‘Push it hard. It will stand it.’’ MHundreds of young men, the leading farmers of Wisconsin, are ready to swear by Silver King. These progressive young farmers, members of the Wisconsin Experiment Association, have grown most of our stock for us.
PRICES OF SILVER KING FOR 1913.
Ears: Bu., $4.00; 5 bus. at $3.85; 10 bus. at $3.75. (For smaller quantities see page 7.) Shelled: 2 pk., 60c; pk., $1.00; bu., $3.75; 5 bus. at $3.60; 10 bus. at $3.50.
TOOLE’S NORTH STAR.
An early yellow dent originated by Mr. Wm. Toole of Sauk County, south central Wisconsin, where it is very popular. The Wis. Agri. Col- lege have thought enough of it to give it a place on their list of pure-bred varieties. They describe it as earlier than. Clark’s Yellow Dent and just as large. :
We have nearly a car load to offer, all from one expert grower of Sauk county, Mr. Riley Martiny. This corn is very nice and will please sueane looking for a well-bred early yellow
ent.
Prices—Ears: bu., $4.00; 5 bus. at $3.85: 10 bus. at $3.75.
Shelled: “Bu., $3.75; 5 bus. at $3.60; 10 bus. at $3.50, :
CLARK’S YELLOW DENT. (WISCONSIN NO. 1.)
Originated with Mr. Ben Clark, an old
~) B: corn grower of Walworth county, Wis. OG The corn always breeds very true to
type, uniform in color, size and shape of ear, always splendidly filled out at tip and butt; kernels of a bright golden color, com-
_pactly set on the cob, and of unusual length for
so early a corn; one good ear to every stalk. Best of all, the corn is a very heavy cropper. Prices—-Ears only: Same as for North Star.
WHITE CAP YELLOW DENT.
For description see page 7. We have a lim- ited stock of this famous variety grown way north in Eau Claire county, Wisconsin.
Prices—Ears only: Same as for North Star.
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The Famous Pascal Ear of Reid’s Yellow Dent, grown by D. L. Pascal, De Witt, Iowa. This ear won grand championship in 1907, and was sold at auction for $150.00. Has been exhibited in many states since and is still recognized as the finest ear ever exhibited. ;
REID’S YELLOW DENT.
' Reid’s Yellow Dent is doubtless more largely grown throughout the corn belt than all other varieties of yellow corn combined. It is of a light golden color; ears are 8 to 11 inches long, 7 to 8 inches in circumference; the cob carries a large amount of corn, shelling 88 per cent grain, and often better. The ears of this variety are remarkably uniform, no lost space between the rows.
Our Reid's Yellow Dent was all grown in Woodford county, Illinois, just at the northern edge of the corn belt. This stock is from Mr. J. N. Valentine, a prominent breeder of Improved Reid’s Yellow Dent seed corn who has furnished us our stock of Reid’s for several years.
Prices—Ears: 1 bu., $3.25; 5 bus. at $3.10; 10 bus. at $3.00. Shelled: Pk., 75c; bu., $2.75; 5 bus. at $2.60; 10 bus. at $2.50.
JOHNSON, COUNTY (WHITE DENT. FOR FOUR YEARS THE GRAND SWEEPSTAKES CORN OF AMERICA.
Ever-since the National Corn Exposition at Chicago, fall of 1907, the agricultural papers have had a great deal to say about ‘the wonderful corn from Indiana that netted its owner, Mr. L. B. Clore, a total of $7,536.50 in cash and special prizes. In 1907, 1908, 1909 and Feb. 1911, this corn was awarded ‘‘Grand Sweepstakes’’ for the best 10 ears of corn of any color in the world.
Johnson County White Dent is a very highly bred pure white corn adapted to all of the corn belt, but not of course to the northern states. The shape of ears is cylindrical, with tips well filled out: white kernel and cob; butts deeply rounded with medium shank; kernels uniform and wedge shape; ears averaging 10 inches in length. :
Our illustration shows the prize win- ners at the National Corn Show of 1911 at Columbus, Ohio. All the Johnson Coun- ty we offer was grown from these 10 ears by an expert corn grower in Central Ohio. Our grower paid $350.00 for these orig-
is very fine indeed, the most beautiful corn in fact, we have ever handled.
Prices—Ears: Bu., $3.25; 5 bus. at $3.10; 10 bus. at $3.00.
Shelled: Pk., 75c; bu., $2.75; 5 bus. at $2.60; 10 bus. at $2.50.
Johnson County White Dent.
IMPROVED LEAMING.
The Leaming is the oldest distinct variety of corn, having been originated in 1826. It is a standard yellow corn, well adapted to northern and central Illinois and the most of Iowa, and similar latitudes, In fact, it is grown with success in southern Wis.
It is a very popular corn with stock feeders and is generally considered by them a most profitable vari- ety, as it yields heavy crops of large solid ears.
We have a fancy lot of Leaming ears to offer this year, grown in DeKalb County, Illinois, only 40 miles from the Wisconsin state line. It is therefore almost equal to Wisconsin grown. Our grower says it is earlier than Reid’s Yellow Dent with him and ae considers it a more desirable corn for northern
inois.
Prices—Ears only: Bu., $3.75; 5 bus. at $3.60; 10 bus. at $3.50. Geo. W. Browe, Wadsworth, Ill., writes Aug. 22, 1912: ‘*‘Your check for $3.25, refund for seed corn, safely received. Thank you. Your
square dealing is appreciated and will be remem- bered.’’
Improved Leaming.
IOWA SILVER MINE.
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A very famous white dent throughout the corn belt. Ears are large, 10 or 11 inches long with kernels of unusual length making it a great producer. This corn has made many prize yield rec- erds. Our stock is Ohio grown from the same man who grew our Johnson County. It is very fine.
Prices—Hars: Bu., $3.00; 5 bus. at $2.85; 10 bus. at $2.75,
Shelled: Bu., $2.50; 5 bus. at $2.35; 10 bus, at $2.25.
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L. L. OLDS SEED COMPANY, MADISON, WIS. 7 WESTERN GROWN CORN.
The corn offered on this page is all Nebraska grown. It is from reliable growers, is thoroughly cleaned and graded by the latest improved machinery, shows good germination tests and most of the varieties are extra early. It is fully equal to the corn offered by most seedsmen who do not tell where their corn is grown but is by no means equal to our Wisconsin grown corn and will be later in maturing. All western corn is later when planted here. This corn is all shelled.
PRIDE OF THE NORTH.
The old, well-known standard extra early Yellow Dent. <A strictly 90-day corn. Ears not large, but ker- nels very deep with very small cob. Probably no vari- ety furnishes as a large a percentage of shelled corn. Ears about 7 to 8 inches long, often two on a stalk.
Prices—Shelled only: YY pk., 40c; pk., 65c; bu., $2.00; 5 bus. at $1.85; 10 bus, at $1.75.
KING OF THE EARLIES.
Another extra early described by a well-known Wis- consin seed firm as ‘‘the Earliest Dent Clorn in Cultiva- tion,’’ Jars are rather short, cob small, kernels a little shorter than for Pride of. the North. Color, deep golden yellow. Stalks 6 to 8 feet high, very leafy.
Prices, same as for Pride of the North.
WHITE GAP YELLOW DENT.
Nearly as early as Pride of the North, and consider- ably larger. It grows 6 to 7 feet high; abundant foli- age;. large, fine ears, 8 to 10 inches long, well filled to the tip, 16 to 18 rowed; outer end of kernel white, balance amber yellow.
Prices, shelled only: $1.85; 10 bus. at $1.75.
WISCONSIN WHITE DENT.
Pk., 65¢;- bu, $2.00;'5 bus. at
EARLY LONGFELLOW FLINT.
A well known and popular early variety quite largely grown in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Not pure white, but creamy white in color.
Prices, same as for White Cap Yellow Dent.
REID’S YELLOW DENT. See description on page just preceding. Prices, Nebraska grown, Shelled: Pk., 60c;
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The most popular of all flint varieties.
a beautiful 8-rowed yellow flint, straight ears, 10 to 15 inches long. Kernels are large and wide, and cob very small. Ripens in 75 to 85 days, and very prolific. Well adapted to the northern states and largely grown.
Prices: 1% pk., 45c¢c; pk., 75c; bu., $2.50; 5
Ph 5 bus. at $1.60; 10 bus. or over at IMPROVED LEAMING.
See description on preceding page.
Prices: same as for Reid’s Yellow Dent. GIANT RED-COB ENSILAGE. Greatest of all Fodder Varieties.
A pure white corn with red cob, which grows very large. No dairy farmer should be without it. It can be fed green, made into silage, or cut up.
Pricess. 2/5 ee. woUCw pik. 50s, DU. ab.50% 2Y% bus. at $1.35; 10 bus. at $1.25.
EVERGREEN SWEET FODDER CORN.
A fodder grade of Evergreen Sweet Corn. Stalks are very sweet, rich and tender.
Prices: 1% pk., 45c; pk., 75c; bu. (measured), $2.50; 5 bus. at $2.35; 10 bus. at $2.25. (For other Sweet Corn, sce Garden Seed pages.)
bus. at $2.35; 10 bus. at $2.25. SANFORD’S WHITE FLINT.
The ears are of unusual length, 12 to 15 inch- es, smooth and symmetrical in shape, of a flinty white color. Stalks usually have 2 or 3 ears.
Prices, same as for Longfellow Flint.
KING PHILIP FLINT.
A very early 8-rowed red flint. Ripens in 80 days. Stalks are very leafy, splendid for feed- ing green or for silage. Extremely hardy.
Prices, same as for Longfellow Flint.
CANADA SMUT NOSE FLINT.
A very popular extra early eight-rowed flint, specially valuable for northern planting. Jars are very long and bright golden yellow except near the .tips where the color is clouded.
Prices: Same as for Longfellow.
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Murdock Yellow Dent, Brueckner Stock. . 1.25) 4.50] 4.35] 4.25 5} 1.15) 4.25} 4.10} 4.00 © Murdock Vellow Dent, Other Wisconsin. . -65) [.10} 4.00] 3.85) 3.75 .60 | 1.00] 3.75} 3.60} 3.50 Improved 12 Rowed Flint, Wis. Grown.. -65) 1.10] 4.00} 3.85] 3.75 60 | 1.00] 3.75] 3.60} 3.50 Silver King, Wisconsin Grown ......... -65) 1.10} 4.00} 3.85 | 3.75 60 | 1.00] 3.75 .60] 3.50 Toole’s North Star, Wisconsin Grown... . .65| 1.10] 4.00] 3.85] 3.75 60 | 1.00] 3.75) 3.60} 3.50 Clark’s Yellow Dent, Wisconsin Grown.. .65| 1.10] 4.00] 3.85] 3.75
White Cap Yellow Dent, Wis. Grown..... 65} 1.10] 4.00] 3.85] 3.75
White Cap Yellow Dent. Neb. Grown.... ; 40} .65| 2.00] 1.85} 1.75 Reid’s Yellow Dent, Illinois Grown..... -D0 1 <. 851 3e20)| &.L0'|) 3:00 45 .75| 2.75 | 2.60] 2.50 Reid’s Yellow Dent, Nebraska Grown.... 35 .60| 1.75} 1.60] 1.50 Johnson Co. White Dent, Ohio Grown ... 00} .851 3.25] 3.10) 3.00 45 .75| 2.75| 2.60) 2,50 Improved Leaming, Illinois Grown ...... .60} 1.00} 3.75} 3.60] 3.50
Improved Leaming, Nebraska Grown ro .60] 1.75] 1.60] 1.50 ‘Towa Silver Mine. Ohio Grown ........ 50} .85] 3.00] 2.85] 2.75 45 MMO ACO ako aaa Pride of the North, Nebraska Grown .... .40 £654) 2/007), 1-85), 1.75 King of the Earlies, Nebraska Grown .... .40| .65] 2.00] 1.85] 1.75 Wisconsin White Dent, Nebraska Grown. . 40] .65] 2.00] 1°85] 1.75 Giant Red Cob Ensilage .............. .30 90} 1.50} 1.35) 1.25 Early Longfellow Flint, Nebraska Grown. Ao aol a OO | asaoluecap Sanford’s White Flint, Nebraska Grown.. 45| .75| 2.50] 2.35] 2.25 King Philip Flint, Nebraska Grown ..... 45] 75) 2.50] 2.35) 2.25 Canada Smut Nose Flint, Neb. Grown.... A5 Mio) 2250 22350 25 Evergreen Sweet Fodder, Neb Grown..... .45 -75| 2.50| 2.35) 2.25
Half bushels at bushel rates. We sell by weight, except Sweet Corn. A bushel of shelled corn is 56 pounds net, a bushel of ears 70 pounds net. Less than one bushel ears shipped in sacks.
Sample ear, any variety offered on the ear, 25c by mail, 15¢ by freight. This may “be deducted from first order for one bushel or over, Qt., by mail, 30c; by freight, 15c, Sample packets free.
8 | WISCONSIN PEDIGREE NO. 1 OATS.
Harvesting Wisconsin Pedigree No. 1 Oats on Wisconsin University Farm. This Plat Yielded 110.6 Bushels per Acre, the Highest Yield of All Oats Tested and 33 Per Cent Higher than the Average of 42 Other Varieties.
WISCONSIN PEDIGREE No. 1 OATS.
Prof. R, A. Moore, Agronomist at the Wisconsin College of Agriculture has made Wis- » consin the leading state in America for pedigree seed grains. Swedish Select Oats (Wis. >No. 4), introduced in 1904, have become famous in every state in the Union and have a _47 been pronounced by the U. S. Dept. of Agri. ‘the best American Oat.’’
< Now for 1913, we have the honor of introducing a new oat of Prof. Moore’s, that bids fair to prove a more valuable variety and become even more popular than the celebrated Swedish Select. It has outyielded everything thus far and it does not lodge even on rich soils. Out on the Univ- ersity Farm they call it the ‘‘best oat in the-world.’’ It is our leader for 1913, and we give it the most prominent place on our front cover.
History. Wisconsin Pedigree No. 1 originated at the Wisconsin Experiment Station 15 years -
ago from a variety called Wisconsin Wonder or Improved Bonanza. About 100 other new varieties of oats were started in the experimental plats at the same time. After 14 years of careful breeding work, consisting of a long painstaking process of selection and elimination, five pedigree varieties of oats, which went by numbers, were given members of the Wisconsin Ex. Assoc. last season, 1912, in bushel lots, for trial. Pedigree No. 1 proved by far the best of all the pedigree varieties and gave splendid results in every section of the state. We give on the opposite page extracts from some of the reports. These young men are very enthusiastic over them.
Description. Wisconsin Pedigree No. 1 is a pure white oat, good sized, a little longer in grain than Swedish Select, with a somewhat shorter and stiffer straw than Swedish Select, and it is a little earlier in ripening. In fact it is about midway between New Kherson and Swedish Select for season and length of straw and seems to have just as stiff a straw as Kherson. It will no doubt take the place of that variety for rich soils and is a much better oat. Prof. Moore makes quite a point of the stiffness of the straw.’ He says: ‘‘It is the best oat for medium rich soils thus far bred at the station farm. It will stand up on rich river bottom land and similar locations where Swedish Select usually lodge.’’ :
Value. It looks to us as if we have here-the most valuable thing in the oat line ever intro- duced. The oats are heavy, good sized, with thin hull, look nice, outyield everything else, will grow on rich soils and stand up where other varieties go down. Read over the reports on the opposite page and remember these are from 30 different men from all parts of the state, with differ- ent soils and conditions and they are from men too who are trained to make careful tests and accurate reports. Most of them speak of the yield. One reports 90 bushels grown from one bushel.
We hope all our customers who raise oats will get started with the Pedigree No. 1 this year. Do not wait. There is money in them. Most of our stock was grown by our expert seed grain grower, Assemblyman H. E. Krueger. Order early. There will be a great demand for them. PRICES OF WISCONSIN PEDIGREE NO. 1 OATS FOR 1913. By mail: 2 oz pkg., 10c; lb., 35c. By freight or express: Lb., 25c; 1% pk., 50c; pk., 75c; bu. (32"lbs.), $2.00; 2Y2 bus. at $1.75; 10 bus. at $1.60; 25 bus. or over at $1.50. (Sacks included.)
Wisconsin Pedigree No. 1 on Farm of H. E. Krueger, Dodge County, Wisconsin, Mr. Krueger Says: ‘‘Best Oats for Yield We Have Ever Grown,’’
L. L, OLDS SEED COMPANY, MADISON, WIS. 9
WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT WISCONSIN PEDIGREE NO. 1.
Extracts from Reports of Members of the Wis. Ex. Assn. Who Grew the New Oats Last Season.
John Puls, Washington County. ‘‘From the 40 pounds (measured bushel) sent me last spring I threshed 90 bushels of oats.’’
Harvey Jamison, Outagamie County: ‘*The Pedigree Oats stand up very good and are hea- vier than Swedish Select Oats.’’
I. Blood, Jr., Waukesha County: ‘‘The Pedi- gree Oats stood up much better than our oats, were earlier, and had a heavier, plumper grain.’’
H. W. Meekin, Fond du Lac County: ‘‘I was favorably impressed with this variety, espec- ially the manner in which they stood up on rich soil.’’.
H. G. Mau, Green County: ‘‘I am very much pleased with my Pedigree Oats. In my opin- ion they would be the oat to grow on.rich soil as they stood up well and grow a very strong, stiff straw and have extra long heads.’’
Fred P. Grebe, Dodge County: ‘‘This is*the second year I have grown the Pedigree Oats and must say that I am well pleased with them.’’
Mester Toon bet an. Ne Wau kes hva Rear cones County: *‘‘They stood up much better than the Swedish Select and the grain and straw were much brighter.’’
Gustav Schoen- eck, Oneida Coun- ty: ‘*Pedigree o ats yielded about six bushels more to the acre than any other oat I have raised and t h e kernels are very full. They are a nice clean oat.’’
Gustav mer, Manitowoc County: ‘‘I think they are the best oats I ever got hold of.’’
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C. A. Koll, Eau Claire County: “*The oats had a plumper'_ kernel, » stiffer straw and a better yielder and brighter straw.’’
AW. une smith, Dodge County: ‘“‘T he best oats I have ever raised.’’
N. A. Spartz, Racine County: ‘‘I think these oats are a much better yielder than any I have ever grown. The straw was very stiff, standing up when my other oats went down as if they had been rolled.’’ .
F, Earl Palmer, Walworth County: ‘‘The Ped- igree Oats I sowed this year yielded twice as much as our other oats. -They were sown on a little the best ground but I think they are a great oat as I got 58 bushels from the one bushel sown.’’ Si
Walter G. Streiber, Sheboygan County: ‘‘They are coarse in straw and stand up well on rich soil besides being surprisingly ,heavy and a great yielder. The Pedigree Oats have the ad- vantage in the above factors over the oats I so far have grown, especially in yielding power, but they could mature a little earlier. I recommend this variety very highly.’’
‘Frank Ubbelohde, Sheboygan County: ‘‘I think they are all right as they stand up well and do not lodge near as easily as earlier oats.’’
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Wm. F. Renk, Dane County: ‘‘I think the Pedigree Oats are ahead of anything we have ever tried. The straw is very stiff and the oats stand up and yield very much better.’’
Wm. T. Neuberger, Dodge County: ‘‘Pedi- gree Oats have a very thin hull and a large ker-
nel in comparison with the ordinary oats. They also are a greater yielder.’’
W. H. Von der Ohe, Sauk County: ‘‘I think the No. 1 Oats are all a man could ask for. They
stood up on spring plowed ground where the Swedish Select did not and I think 50 bushels from: one bushel of seed is not a bad yield. Will let you know the result of next year’s crop.’’
R. O. Hargrave, Fond du Lac County: ‘‘Ped- igree Oats have a very stiff straw, stood up well where Big 4 oats right next to them went down badly. They have a plump, heavy kernel, ripen more slowly than Big,4. Time of cutting shows
nothing here as field was wet and we could not cut as soon as we should.’’
Gr S thaivieAs Parsch, Marathon County: ‘<This is a splendid va- riety and excels any oat I have seen this year in stiffness of straw, even stand and plumpness of kernel.’’
Albert Asleson, Dane County: Re d 1s reese Oats stand up well and are a heavy oat. They do not rust as much as the oth- er oats I have raised. Will sow about 10 acres next year.’’
Hugo Wunsch, Sheboygan County: ‘‘These oats are heavier than our old va- riety, yielded bet- ter and stood up better.’’
Guy Treleven, Winnebago County: Gel | was more than satisfied wit h the result ob-
tained. These straw was. stiff ang: toh. es vodis
stood up well.’’
Rudolph H. Reineking, Sheboygan County: ‘‘These oats stood up exceedingly well, better than my Swedish Select. They have better and larger heads than any of my other varieties. Comparing them with Swedish Select, they are about the same in height, ripen just as fast and do not lodge as easily.’’
Otto Oimoen, Iowa County: ‘‘Heads are long- er and better filled out than other oats. The straw is also stiffer. The oats stood up straight where they tvere four to five feet tall.’’
E. G. Peck, Volumbia County: ‘‘A very handsome oat. The oats stood up well until cut. They were about four feet in height.’’
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Wm. Sorweid, Ozaukee County: Pedigree Oats are the best oats raised.’’
Mr. O. ©. Aarness, Monroe County: ‘‘The best oat I ever got hold of.’’ Carroll H. Smith, Walworth County: ‘‘They
are all right. They yielded well and gave good satisfaction all around.’’
10 CANADIAN GROWN REGENERATED OATS. ¥ % : :
Harvesting Regenerated Swedish Select Oats in Saskatchewan. A Yield of 100 to 110 Bushels
Per Acre Is Common.
REGENERATED SWEDISH SELECT OATS
Regenerated Swedish Select Oats originated with the Garton Seed Company of England. » To ‘‘regenerate’’ is to make new, to re-create, and that is just what has been done by the & Garton people. They chose Swedish as the ‘‘Best American Oat,’’ and went to work to Ke, restore it to its original purity and vitality. They have done more than that. They have
given us something ahead of the original Swedish Select. They have produced the finest oats ever seen in this country, heavy ana plump, weighing over 50 pounds per bushel, perfectly pure and all just alike. We handled this English stock two years and know just how fine it is.
Now we have a stock of Regenerated Swedish Select to offer our customers that we believe is ahead of the English grown stock, because better adapted to American conditions.
This stock was grown in Saskatchewan, Canada, from Garton seed imported from England three years ago. Our grower, a scientific farm seed expert, who was formerly connected with the Garton Company, says: ‘‘These oats were carefully grown on new, clean land from’ specially bred seed. They were minutely inspected in the standing crop and to avoid any chance of their becoming con- taminated with wild oats, the separator threshed for no one else and all grain fed on the farm is erown there. I have never yet seen a wild oat amongst them and I can generally ‘spot’ these.’’
This stock, grown away in the northwest is full of life and vigor and very fine. The oats are heavy, plump and bright, almost as fine looking as the original English stock. While most oats grown in this country last season were more or less colored by rains these oats are as bright as any we ever handled. They are much more reasonable in price than the English oats as well as being better adapted to sowing in the states. Canadian seed yields much better here even the first year than home grown seed. This is not true of English seed as that usually has to be acclimated.
The stock we offer is pure and clean, entirely free from any weed seed and free from any other grain. They can be sown with confidence and they will ae ae bring results. You can just as well increase your oat yield 25 to 100 per cent by using this seed. The three- kernel feature, a very common thing with Regenerated Swedish Select, is one reason for the big yields.
We hope our customers will order liberally of these fine oats. If Swedish Select do well on your land then here is the seed for you. If your land is too rich for Swedish Select order Wisconsin Pedigree No. 1. This is the year to buy new eats when the price is low.
In addition to our Canadian stock we have some Wis- consin grown Regenerated Swedish Select from Canadian seed last year.
PRICES REGENERATED SWEDISH SELECT OATS.
Canadian Grown: Y% pk., 35c; pk., 50c; bu., $1.50; 3 to 12 bus. at $1.35; 12 bus. or over at $1.25.
Wisconsin Grown: 1% pk., 25c; pk., 35c; bu., $1.10; 21% to 10 bus. at 95c; 10 bus. or over at 85c.
REGENERATED BANNER.
The Garton people have applied their special regen- erating process to the American Banner Oat as well as to the Swedish Select, and we have Canadian grown seed of this famous variety to offer, grown by the same man who furnishes us the Regenerated Swedish Select. Up in Canada the two varieties are close rivals and on the Government trial farms Regenerated Banner usually heads the list.
This variety is a little later than Regenerated Swed- ish Select and not quite so coarse in straw. Otherwise it is quite similar. It is a remarkable yielder of good, big, plump, thin hulled grain and our stock is just as bright and fine as the Regenerated Swedish stock.
Prices: ¥ pk., 35c; pk., 50c; bu., $1.50; 3to 12 bus. ~ earheee kernels in a pod, a Powinien thing at $1.35; 12 bus. or over at $1.25. in the Regenerated Swedish Select. This Note—Our Canadian Oats are put up 3 bushels in a is what breeding will do. It makes the uy sack. Other oats generally 2% bus. yield. (.
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55 Acre Field of White Plume Oats on Farm of Willard Swain. Yield 70 Bushels Per Acre.’
WEE: PLUME. OATS.
A new variety that we offered for the first time two years ago. They are a pure white, thick, plump oat, clean, bright and heavy, with thin hull and thick meat. They grow a coarse, stiff straw that stands up well on rich prairie soil bearing a large, bushy head. On Mr. Swain’s farm they grew taller than the Swedish Select, yielded more and weighed more to the bushel.
Mr. G. A. Batz of Dane County grew 800 bushels machine measure the past season from 8 acres, nearly 900 bushels by weight. Mr. HE. C. Drunasky, another of our growers, threshed 1,000 bushels White Plume from 14 acres. He says ‘‘They require rich ground to do the best and will stand up’ Silver Mine right beside them went down.’’
Prices: YY pk., 25c; pk., 35c; bu., $1.10; 21% to 10 bus. at 95c; 10 bus. or over at 85c.
GOLD MINE OATS.
Here is a variety of oats that after another year’s trial we feel like pushing hard and recom- mending very highly. Our attention was first called to it two years ago by one of our growers near Madison who said it outyielded Big Four, Silver Mine, Swedish Select and every other variety of white oats. He said it always did well and he had had it for several years.
We regard Gold Mine as a sort of an ironclad. It makes a big strong growth, 4 feet high or more, with splendid stiff straw and large bushy heads. The grain is heavy, plump and of large size. The hull is very thin and oats very attractive, of a shiny golden yellow color. The color may be objectionable in some sections but where yellow oats can be used these will be found wonderfully satisfactory. They always yield well and for feeding they are of course just as good as white oats.
Prices: Pk., 35c; bu., $1.05; 2% to 10 bus. at 90c; 10 bus. or over at 80c.
BLACK ANTHONY OATS.
We have been on the lookout for a long time for a black oat that would do well in Wisconsin. Now we have it. Black Anthony is a tall, strong-growing variety with stiff straw and heavy branch- ing head. The grain is of large size, handsome in appearance and heavy in weight.
One of our growers, Mr. Geo. Chamberlain of Dane County, grew 105 bushels of Black Anthony on one acre from two bushels of seed. They went far ahead of everything else in the neighborhood. The Black Anthony that we have to offer this year are the brightest, shiniest, finest looking black oats we ever saw grown in Wisconsin. They are beauties. Get some of them if you want black oats.
Prices: % pk., 25c; pk., 35c; bu., $1.05; 21% to 10 bus. at 90c; 10 bus. or over at 80c.
SWEDISH SELECT OATS (WIS. NO. 4.) Son
‘*Best American Oat.’’—U. S. Dept. of Agriculture, This is the tenth year we have offered Swedish Select Oats, and in the nine years we have handled them we have sold 100,000 4) bushels. We were the first seedsmen to catalogue them. They J seem to be just what is wanted in a first class oat—pure white in color, very plump, short and thick, with thin hull, medium early in season, very strong and vigorous in growth, unusually heavy in weight and the best of yielders.
Prices: Pk., 35c; bu., $1.05; 21% bus. at 90c; 10 bus. or over at 20c.
OLDS’ RE-BRED SIXTY DAY OATS.
Extremely early and very valuable for rich soils. A new and greatly improved strain of Sixty Day or New Kherson Oats. These have been ‘‘Re-bred’’ from the original stock of Sixty Day imported from Russia by the U. S. Dept. of Agri. in 1901. By a careful system of breeding through a term of six years the yield has been greatly increased, the straw lengthened and stiffened and all tendency to rust, smut and blight eliminated. These oats yielded 85 bush- els per acre, while the original Sixty Day under the same conditions ee only 61 bushels, an increase of 40 per cent in favor of the Re-Bred ats.
Prices: %, pk., 25c; pk., 35c; bu., $1.10; 21% to 10 bus. at 95c; 10 bus. or over at 85c. ;
(One pound any variety except Wisconsin Pedigree, b i 5c} by freight, 15c. Samples free.) a Ge hie
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The World’s Champion Barley Four Years in Succession. a %
Wisconsin is a great barley state and Wisconsin barley leads the world. Highteen years >
ago, in 1895, Manshury barley was first sent out by the Wisconsin Ex. Station. .This variety a
nearly doubled the yield of common barley and was worth millions of dollars to the farmers *
of Wisconsin alone. Later came Mandschueri, an improved Manshury, and then in 1907, = Oderbrucker was first offered, and this was ahead of anything else up to that time. Now we ‘
have Wisconsin Pedigree, the greatest of all, six-rowed barley, which we had the honor of introduc- Mi ing so far as the seed trade is concerned, offering it for the first time two years ago. To Prof. R. A. rs Moore, Agronomist at the Wis. College of Agriculture, belongs pretty nearly all the credit for giv- A ing this barley to the world, for it was through 12 years ‘of painstaking breeding work that he - was able to produce this wonderful barley. t Frank Parker Stockbridge, in an article in World’s Work, Dec., 1912, entitled ‘‘The Barley é That Encompassed the Earth,’’ tells the story of Prof. Moore and how ‘he bred and developed this rf) almost perfect barley. He says: ‘‘It was the first barley that the malsters had ever been able 4 to depend upon to germinate uniformly without loss. It was the first barley that farmers had been 18 able to plant with the certainty of a full crop running upwards of 36 bushels to the acre and all if
ripening at the same time so that there was no loss in harvesting. And, incidentally, it was the first barley that the millers could use for ‘pearling’ without any of the grains turning blue,’’
The following are reasons why ‘‘Wisconsin Pedigree Barley’’ is of such great value:
First:—It outyields all others. The average yield in Wisconsin for 5 years has been 36% bushels per acre. Average of all other barley 30 bushels.
Second:—Plumpness of grain. All who have grown it notice the unusually plump kernels.
Third:—Stiffness of Straw: Stands up better than Oderbrucker or Mandschueri.
Fourth:—Vigor of Growth. Taller than any other barley. We measured stalks five feet high.
Fifth:—Uniformity. All the kernels are alike, an important matter with barley.
sixth: —Perfect Development. Heads are more completely filled out than with any other variety.
Seventh: —Light Color. It is brighter and whiter than other barley making it more attractive.
Highth:—Large Heads. Many speak of the unusually long, large heads.
Ninth:—All-Around Excellence. As near perfection as perhaps it is possible to get barley. -
Pedigree No. 5. Most of the stock that we offer is Pedigree No. 5 of Oderbrucker origin. We bought our original seed stock of Mr. H. E. Krueger who had this barley from Prof. Moore two years ahead of other members of the Association. Mr. Krueger says of it: <2;
' **T have grown the Wisconsin Pedigreed Barley No. 5 the past four years. It is the best barley I have ever grown, all points considered. It has yielded 65 bushels per acre on our farm. It has the stiffest straw, plumpest berry, stands up best and yields the most per acre of any bar- ley I have ever seen.’’ Mr. Krueger has made himself as well as the state of Wisconsin famous through the prizes he has won. Just recently at the New York Land Show he was awarded the $1,000 prize for the Best Barley in the ‘World.
The complete list of prizes won by Mr. Krueger on Wisconsin Pedigree No. 5 is as follows:
Sweepstakes, Open to the World, 1908 International Corn Exposition.
Sweepstakes, Open to the World, 1909 International Corn Exposition. >
First, Wisconsin Class, 1911 International Corn Exposition. |
Sweepstakes, Northern Zone, 1911 International Corn Exposition.
National Sweepstakes, 1911 International Clorn Exposition.
World’s Champion Sweepstakes, 1911 International Corn Exposition.
First, Wisconsin Malting Barley, 1911 International Barley Exposition.
First for Best Barley Grown in Wisconsin, 1911 International Barley Exposition.
First, Six-Rowed Barley Grown in the West, 1911 International Barley Exposition,
First American Prize, Six-Rowed Barley, 1911 International Barley Exposition.
First, Wisconsin State Fair, 1908, 1909, 1910 and 1911.
PRICES OF WISCONSIN PEDIGREE BARLEY FOR 1913.
By mail: Lb., 30c. By freight or express: Lb., 20c; Y pk., 30c; pk., 50c; bu., $1.50; 2 to
10 bus. at $1.85; 10 bus. or over at $1.25,
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WHITE HULLESS BARLEY. No Beards or Hulls. Great for Feed.
White Hulless is different from any other bar- ley. The grain looks like wheat. It is almost as heavy as wheat, equal to wheat in feeding value, and will yield nearly twice as much. It succeeds in all barley-growing regions, and also in sections where common .barley is not grown at all. It is very eatly, thus making a splendid nurse crop for seeding with clover; is entirely beardless, with soft straw, splendid for feed. Many farm- ers cut it for a hay crop. It yields as high as 60 bushels per acre, and for feeding value is not surpassed by any other grain. Sow in spring, 1% bushels per acre, and treat just as you would any other barley. Specially -fine for poultry and for . grinding for hogs.
For several years we have been having White Hulless Barley grown in Montana. Our customers who have had some of this seed know how fine it is. Plump, fat kernels of a beautiful bright color, it looks like the finest grade of wheat, only the kernels are larger.
Prices (Genuine Montana Grown): %¥% pk., 80c; pk., 50c; bu. (48 lbs.), $1.75; 2 to 10 bus.
at $1.60; 10 bus. or over at $1.50. (Prices include seamless cotton grain bags.)
MONTANA TWO ROWED BARLEY.
We have a limited stock of very fine Two- Rowed Barley to offer this year. This barley was grown in Montana and is beautiful grain—plump, heavy, very large, fat kernels.
In many sections two-rowed barley does het- ter than six-rowed. It is the favorite barley with German and Austrian farmers and it has also been highly recommended for this country by the U. S. Dept. of Agriculture. It is noted for its earliness and mealiness of grain, as well as its plumpness of kernel and heavy yielding capacity. ° Great for exhibition purposes. It was Two- Rowed Barley that Mr. Krueger won the $1,000 prize at the New York Land Show just recent- ly held.
Prices: 1% pk., 30c; pk., 50c, bu., $1.65; 2 to 110 bus. at $1.50; 10 bus. or over at $1.40.
ODERBRUCKER BARLEY (WIS. NO. 55.)
sy, Orderbrucker Barley was first offered to the public six years ago. It is the best six-rowed ATL} barley in cultivation with the exception of Wisconsin Pedigree. To Prof. R. A. Moore belongs te @ the credit of having developed it and brought it to the attention of leading agriculturists. a Prof, Moore says its feeding value should be especially emphasized as it has a protein con- tent of 15 per cent, or nearly double the amount of protein found in other varieties. It is a stiff strawed, heavy-yielding,. six-rowed, bearded variety.
Prices: 14 pk., 25c; pk., 40c; bu., $1.35; 2 to 10 bus. at $1.20; 10 bus. or over at $1.10.
Note—If you want to raise barley for a barley crop Wis- y consin Pedigree is the variety you should-sow. It is the celi- fre VA PANESE = a» Peed . W \
CoP max of all barley breeding and there is nothing that com- S4tiken ex ¢ : . A . gt XS pares with it. See what we say about it on the preceding Re vcore page. This is the year to secure seed as prices are low. We Fs, bee Fs Syl Mase ee are headquarters for pure genuine Pedigree. i 4 ree: Mh
: JAPANESE BUCKWHEAT.
A popular early variety of buckwheat. It grows a large, heavy straw, with many branches, and succeeds well in the extreme north. About a week earlier than Silver Hull. The grain is very large, of dark brown color. Sow from June 10 to July 10, one bushel per acre.
Prices: Y pk., 30c; pk., 50c; bu. (50 lIbs.), $1.50; 2 to 10 bus. at $1.30; 10 bus» or over at $1.20.
SILVER HULL BUCKWHEAT.
The best variety in our estimation. It has a rather small grain, light gray in color, nearly round in shape. Our farm- j ers here in this section are sowing Silver Hull quite generally min
now in preference to Japanege, as it not only sells better, but they claim it yields more. We have a large stock of fancy Wisconsin seed. Nas é, Up I< AL Note.—Ask for free samples of any varieties of grain that you think of purchasing. See what we say about samples and about tested seeds on page 2.
Prices, same as for Japanege.
14 NORTHERN GROWN PURE SEED GRAIN.
WORLD’S CHAMPION WINTER WHEAT.
Highest Priced Wheat in the World. is Original Stock Sold at $832.00 per Bushel. This is the wheat that won the ‘‘World’s Champion- ship’’ at the International Exposition at Omaha in 1909 in competition with the whole world including the famous northwest wheat country. Mr. H. E. Krueger of Wisconsin originated the wheat and after securing the highest award on his half-peck at the Omaha show bought it’ back at auction paying $104.00 or at the rate of $832.00 per bushel, the highest price ever paid for wheat.
Description.—Kkrueger’s World’s Champion is a red bearded wheat, a deeper red than Turkey Red and harder. In fact it is@remarkably ‘hard for a winter wheat, making it very valuable for milling. It is also a very heavy wheat. Mr. Krueger’s 1909 crop as shown at Omaha weighed 64 pounds to the bushel and his 1910 crop was still heavier weighing 66 pounds. Mr. Krueger worked six years on his wheat, selecting and re-selecting before ex- hibiting it. The result of his labor has been this most perfect of all strains of winter wheat and a variety edapted to every section of the country where winter wheat is grown.
Prices—By mail: Lb., 30c. By freight or express: Lhb., 20c; 4 pk., 50c; pkK., 75¢; bu. (60 los.), $2.25: 2 to 10 - bus. at $2.00; 10 bus. or over at $1.75. ;
Assemblyman H. BE. Krueger and His , World’s Champion Wheat.
BLUE RIBBON SPRING WHEAT. The Prize Milling Wheat of the World. Krueger’s Blue Ribbon is a new spring wheat that we introduced two years ago. Mr. Krueger gives the history of this wonderful new prize wheat as follows:
“In 1904 I selected one head of bearded wheat from a field of common beardless wheat. This particular head had a short stiff straw and was ripe much before the rest of the fi ld in which it grew. All wheat in this vicinity rusted that year but the siraw of this was bright and smooth. The head contained 42 kernels and 20 of the largest were planted the next spring. ‘These 20 kernels produced about one pint after the small heads had been discarded, this was sown on one square rod of good ground in 1906. After the poorest had been pulled out it was cut and threshed by hand and 6 quarts of seed was the crop.”
From the 6 quarts mentioned Mr. Krueger had pro- duced enough wheat two years later so that he was able to exhibit it at the International Corn Exposition and the next year won the great milling contest.
Blue Ribbon is a bearded wheat with plump berry and a very short stiff straw. It is an early variety maturing about 10 days earlier than most wheat. It has never been affected with rust or blight and no smut has ever been seen init. It is also a very great yielder. Mr. Krueger reports his average yield in 1910 as 38 bushels per acre.
Most important of all its record stands as the most valuable wheat for flour in the whole world as it won first place in the milling contest at the International Ex- position of 1909. This was in competition with all the great spring wheat country of the Northwest.
Prices—By Mail: Lb., 30c. By freight: Lb., 20c; Y, pk., 50c; pk., 75c; bu., $2.25; 2 to 10 bus. at $2.00; ~’ Krueger’s Blue Ribbon Wheat.
10 bus. or over at $1.85. eo ee SPELTZ OR EMMER.
THE GREAT RUSSIAN GRAIN.
The illustration at the left is a photograph of a sheaf of speltz taken right from the field of one of our growers. The head of wheat used in most catalogues for a speltz head is not like speltz at all and is a gross misrepresentation.
Every farmer ought to sow some speltz. It makes a splendid feed and lots of it. With our growers it averages Over One-third more bush- els per acre than barley. Note the following points:
First. It is perfectly hardy and can be “ grown successfully anywhere. :
Second. It yields more bushels per acre than eilher oats or barley.
Third. It is specially adapted to dry regions and to localities that are subject to hot, dry summers, as it withstands drouth where barley fails entirely.
Fourth. Tt has such a very stiff straw that it stands up when oats and barley lodge. The straw is about as stiff as rye straw.
Fifth. Jt makes a well-balanced feed for horses, cattle or hogs, as the large hull gives it the lightness of oats, while the double ker- nel furnishes a rich meal much like ground rye feed. Prof. Wilson, of the S. D. Ex. Station, in a careful experiment with feeding calves, found speltz worth 40 per cent more than corn, pound for pound.
Prices: 1% pk., 25c; pk., 40c; bu. (40 lbs.), $1.25; 2 to 10 bus. at $1.10; 10 bus. or over at $1.00.
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Field of Minn. No. 169 Wheat on the Minn. Ex. Sta. Farm, Yielding 39 Bus. per Acre.
Minnesota No. 169 Spring Wheat.
Minnesota No. 169 Wheat was first sent out by the Minnesota Experiment Station in 1902,
ten years after being started from a single seed of Blue Stem.
It is therefore an Improved Blue
Stem. For a term of 8 years on the Minnesota Station Farm it averaged 18 per cent more in yield
than its parent.
In quality and milling value it is fully equal to the famous Blue Stem. Our stock is from a 40,000 acre farm in North Dakota.
Our growers say of it:
“We have taken great pains with this strain of wheat, having raised it ourselves for a number of years from seed ob-
tained originally from the Minnesota Experiment Station direct.
In cleaning it we have blown out the lighter kernels
each year, sometimes rejecting as much as one-third the whole quantity and have thereby improved the strain. We have also taken the choicest wheat and planted it in small pieces, working up from that and getting our seed gradually on a better level, and I think we have the best strain of this variety of wheat in the market today, at least of any large quantity.”’
Prices: Y pk., 30c; pk., 50c; bu., $1.75; 2 to 10 bus. at $1.60; 10 bus. or over at $1.50. MARQUIS WHEAT.
The $1,000 Prize Wheat.
Yield Kecord, 81 1/3 Bushels per Acre.
This is the wheat that was awarded the World’s Championship Prize of $1,000 at the New
York Land Show last year. its earliness and big yields. -
Canadian farmers of the Northwest are all wild about it because of
Marquis wheat was originated by Dr. Saunders of the Ottawa Ex. Farm by breeding together
Red Fife and a very early Indian wheat, Red Calcutta. Grains are shorter and wider and of a deeper amber color.
grows much the same. S Dr. Saunders says of this wheat:
It is practically bald like the Fife and
“T introduced this wheat into Saskatchewan in 1907, and as a rule it has given a considerably higher yield than
any other variety. ¢ conditions our highest record is over 53 bashels per acre.
The highest recorded yield on aone-fortieth acre plot was at the rate of 8114 bushels. Under field Marquis is an excellent hard wheat with somewhat shorter
and stronger straw than most varieties and ripening about a week earlier than Red Fife.” We are glad to be able to offer this wonderful new wheat to our customers and we hope a lot
of them will try it. _ Prices: By mail:
Our stock is Canadian grown from a reliable source and is very fine. 2 oz. pkg. 10c; Ib., 35c.
By freight: Lb., 25c; 1% pk., 65c; pk., $1.00;
bu., $3.50; 2 to 10 bus. at $3.00; 10 bus. or over at $2.75,
DURUM WHEAT (MACARONI). é
It is only a few years since Macaroni Wheat was first introduced in this country, but it is now a leading variety. The reasons for its popularity are:
First—Its Productiveness. It easily outyields every other variety of spring wheat. Dakota farmers report yields 80 per cent greater than other wheat, some 50 bushels per acre.
Second—Its Hardiness. It resists extremes of weather which no other wheat will endure. Specially adapted to the semi-arid regions. Not subject to smut or rust.
Third—Its Harliness. It matures a crop quick- er than any other wheat, and is therefore desir- able for the extreme.north. fd
Fourth—Its Handsome Appearance. It grows tall and strong, with compact bearded heads. The grains are of large size, hard and glossy.
Prices: Y% pk., 30c; pk., 50c; bu., $1.65; -2 to 10 bus. at $1.50; 10 bus. or over at $1.40.
SCOTGH FIFE WHEAT.
This is the famous old reliable Red Fife so long raised in the Red River Valley and through- out the northwest. Grades No. 1 hard. Our stock is Montana grown and has a larger, plump- er grain than wheat grown further east.
Prices: 1% pk., 30c; pk., 50c; bu., $1.65; 2 to 10 bus. at $1.50; 10 bus. or over at $1.40.
VELVET CHAFF WHEAT.
A variety very similar to Blue Stem, but said to be a larger yielder. Our stock is North Dakota grown, clean, pure and plump.
Prices: Same as for Scotch Fife.
IMPROVED TURKEY RED WHEAT. Turkey Red is a well known variety of winter wheat. We have an improved strain.
Prices: 42 pk., 30c; pk., 50c; bu., $1.60; 2 to 10 bus. at $1.45; 10 bus. at $1.35.
Note. If not ready to order Winter Wheat now do not forget us next fall,
16 NORTHERN GROWN PURE SEED GRAIN.
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PRIMOST FLAX. (MINNESOTA NO. 25.)
This is a new pure-bred variety of flax from the Minn. Ex. Station, very much superior to common flax. As compared with the average of three other commercial varieties, Primost showed an increase in yield of 22 per cent and is pronounced by the Minnesota Station as the ‘‘best yielding variety’’ on their list. Our stock is North Dakota grown, and the best that can be obtained.
Prices: 1% pk., 50c; pk., 90c; bu. (56 lbs.), $2.75; 2 to 10 bus. at $2.60; 10 bus. or over at $2.50. Grain bags free.
NORTH DAKOTA NO. 52 RESISTANT FLAX.
= A new variety recently developed at the North Dakota Agri- aL 4 cultural College. It is wilt-resistant and rust-resistant. It oo has successfully endured two of the hardest years ever
> known in North Dakota and where the test was made out- yielded all other varieties. Prof. Bolley is recommending that all flax growers secure seed of it.
Prices: 1% pk., 65c; pk., $1.15; bu., $3.25; 2 to 10 bus. at $3.10;
10 bus. or over at $3.00. MAMMOTH SPRING RYE. A very valuable spring grain. as
Spring Rye is entirely distinct from Winter Rye. It can be sown in the spring a little later even than most other spring grain and a crop harvested the same season. There is more and more demand for the seed each year as farmers are finding out the value of this erop and the convenience of being able to sow rye in the spring.
It is usually more productive even than Winter Rye and the grain is of finer quality. Grows a tall strong straw, six feet high or more and produces as high as 30 to 40 bushels per acre.
We have a fine stock of an improved strain of the Mammoth variety to offer this year grown in North Dakota.
Prices: ¥% pk., 30c; pk., 50c; bu. (56 lbs.), $1.65; 2 to 10 bus. at $1.50; 10 bus. or over at $1. 40. Prices include regular grain bags.
WISCONSIN PEDIGREE NO. 1 RYE. Awarded World’s Championship at the Corn Exposition, 1912.
my A new variety of fall rye offered last year for the first time.
TL) A It is the result of 12 years’ careful breeding at the Wiscon- ABP: sin Experiment Station on Petkus and Schlansted as a foun- dation. The aim has-been in this breeding to produce ‘‘uni- formity of kernel and high yield.’’ Prof. Moore says: ‘‘We think we have both in the Wisconsin Pedigreed Rye and we think it is the best variety now in our Country.’’
Wisconsin Pedigree Rye grows a very strong, stiff straw stand- ing up well even on rich ground. The heads are of unusual length far surpasing any other rye and the kernels are the largest and plumpest ever seen.
Prices: By mail: Lb., 30c. By freight: Lb., 20c; % pk., 40c; eee bu. (56 lbs.), $2.00; 2 to 10 bus. at $1.75; 10 bus. or over a 6 5
NEW PETKUS RYE.
With the exception of the new Wisconsin Pedigree, this is by all odds the best variety of fall rye grown. The heads are longer and the Kernels one ton ead larger than the common rye. ie a age
ices: OG. . 50c; bu. $1.50; 2 to 10 bus. at $1.35; - : Baer er aera $1.25. : : : eee Mammoth Spring Rye. Note. Remember us next fall if not ready to order winter rye now. We are in a great rye country and have any amount of the best seed. Special prices for large orders.
L. L. OLDS*SEED COMPANY, MADISON, WIS. 17
DWARF ESSEX RAPE. |
Largely sown everywhere from the At- lantic to the Pacific.
It furnishes an immense amount of green feed, and its nutritive value is nearly twice that of clover. It may be sown any time from early spring until September, with grain or alone. 5 to 10 pounds of seed per acre is sufficient, or even less if sown with grain. .
A word about the seed. -We buy in ear lots and handle only the best and purest Dwarf Essex, entirely free from bird rape, mustard or anything of that sort. The Dwarf Essex is the only desirable variety. Some seedsmen give it other names, such as Victoria, English, ete.,. simply to sell it. It is all imported, as the seed will not grow in this country.
._. Prices? Lb. 15es—5.1bs.,*50¢e:. 10: lbss 90¢37;:25.ibs., -$10755 100 :1bs.,* $6.50; "500
Ibs., at $6.00. ‘‘A Field of Rape is of Inestimable Value in Maturing (Add 10ce per Ib. if to go- by mail.) Profitable Porkers.’’ Breeders’ Gazette.
— ; COW PEAS. Green crops plowed under are one of the best and cheapest ways of improving the soil. For this purpose Cow Peas are most popular, especially for medium or light soil. They should be sown in May or June, at the rate of 1% bushels to the acre, and plowed under early in the fall, or if sown in rows % bushel is sufficient seed.
WHIPPOORWILL.- A well-known and standard variety. Best for fertilizer.
Prices: ¥% pk., 40c; pk., 75c: bu. (60 Ibs.), $2.75; 2 bus. or over at $2.60. Prices subject to change.
NEW ERA. Two weeks earlier than Whippoorwill and one-third smaller. In Missouri, can be sown after wheat is harvested and a crop matured in time to sow winter wheat on the same field.
Prices: Same as for Whippoorwill.
FlELD PEAS. WHITE CANADA. The best known variety and the
one usualiy sown. Special prices in quantity. Sow 1% to 2 bus. per acre broadcast, with oats. Our stock is Wis- consin grown and very fancy.
Most of the Field Peas offered this year are imported stock and not very cesirable for sowing in America. Crop’ in this country very short.
Prices: 1% pk., 40c; pk., 75c; bu., $2.75; 2 bus. or over at $2.65. (Prices subject to change.)
SCOTCH BEAUTY. A blue pea of very fine quality
and also a heavy yielder. Prices: Same as for White Canada.
BLACK BEAUTY OR EBONY SOY BEANS. Best variety to grow for hay or soiling. Yielded a third
Cow Peas, Sown June 16, Plowed _ more than Ito San at Ill. Ex. Station on a four-year test. Urder-Auc. 31 Does not shell out in handling as bad as other varieties. g. ol. Grows 25 to 30 inches tall and matures seed in 115 days.
Seeds are small, jet black and shiny. Our stock is Illinois grown. Plant after the ground becomes warm in rows 30 inches apart, 6 quarts per acre. : Prices—By mail: Pkt., 5c; pt., 20c; qt., 35c. By freight: Qt., 20c; 1% pk., 60c; pk., $1.00; bu. (60 Ibs.), $3.75. ITO SAN SGY BEANS.
Earlier than Black Beauty and therefore a better variety to plant in the north if grown only for the dry beans. Grows 18 to 24 inch- es high and matures in 95 days. Too small for hay or silage.
Prices, same as for Black Beauty.
: CHOICE NAVY BEANS. Prices: Qt., 15c; Y pk., 50c; pk., 90c; bu., $3.50. Special prices in quantity. (Add 15 cents per quart to bean prices by mail.)
EARLY AMBER GANE (Sorghum). Great for feed as well as for making syrup. Every stock farmer in the Northwest should have some. Sow broadcast for fodder. Prices: Lb., 10c; 10 lbs., 40c; 100 lbs., $2.50. es s JERUSALEM GORN. Somewhat like Kaffir Corn. Grains pure white and flat. Prices: Lb., 15c; 5 Ibs., 40c; 10 lbs., 60c; 100 lbs., $4.00. IMPROVED EVERGREEN BROOM CORN. The most popular variety. Our seed is Wisconsin grown. Prices: Lb., 15c; 5 Ibs., 30c; 10 lbs., 50c; 100 lbs., $3.00. ; _ WHITE KAFFIR CORN. ~ Largely grown in the south, and now coming into favor with northern farmers. It grows 5 or 6 feet high, with a straight, upright growth and numerous broad leaves. It makes the best kind of fod- | ie for cattle as ween s is easily grown. Se es rices: + 10c; 5 Ibs., 25c; 10 Ibs., 40c; 100 lbs., $2.00. H (Add 10c per Ib. to prices on this page if to go by mail.) See Wie ae rama
18 MILLET, SAND VETCH, ETC. GERMAN MILLET.
Grows larger than Common Millet, and is more productive. We have a splendid stock of clean bright seed. Sow % bushel | a to 5 pecks per acre. | Prices: FPk., 40c; bu. (50 lbs.), $1.40; Suey 7 per 100 lbs., $2.50. (Subject to change. ~ \Vrite for samples and _ special pricés when ready to buy. Prices include bags.)
Prices same as Common Millet.
COMMON MILLET. Fancy stock,
Pk., 40c; bu.,-$1.25; 100 -Ibs., $2:25: (Subject to change. Ask for sample.) :
SIBERIAN MILLET. JHardier than German Millet.
HUNGARIAN. Preferred by some to ee ig ; om me j German Millet, as it is about a week ear- ae ; a phoma Wie a lier. Makes fine hay.
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EARLY FORTUNE MILLET. A new variety great for the Northwest. Yields immense crops of seed of splendid Teed value, but not usually considered de--
: ELE Sw ee ay hay. Two weeks earlier than erman Millet. Seed Heads of German Millet. _ Pk., 50c; bu., $1.45; 100 lbs., $2.60. HOG OR BROOM CORN MILLET. Makes inferior hay unless cut very young, but yields enormous quantities of seed of great value for feed. Prices, same as for Early Fortune.
JAPANESE MILLET-(Billion Dollar Grass)
Japanese Millet is one of the most remarkable forage plants we have, often growing six feet tall. It is adapted to all sec- tions; makes more hay than German or any other kind of millet.
Sow in May for best results, 15 to 20 pounds per acre. For hay, cut before it heads out.
Prices: Pk., 50c; bu. (40 lbs.), $1.50; 100 lbs., $3.50.
PENGILARIA.
A yield of 95 tons per acre of green fodder is claimed, and 16 tons of good hay. The secret of it is it can be cut four or five times in one season. Sow at corn planting time, 2 pounds per acre in drills 2 to 3 feet apart, or 15 pounds per acre broadcast.
Prices: Pkt., 5c; % 1b.,15c; Ib., 35c, postpaid. By freight: Lb., 25c; 5 lbs., $1.00; 25 lbs., $3.75; 100 lbs., $12.00. :
TEOSINTE.
A gigantic fodder plant somewhat resembling corn. It may be cut green all through the summer for cattle and horses, and also makes splendid fodder. Sow in May, two seeds in a hill.
Prices: PkKt., 5c; 0z., 10c; % lb.; 30c; lb., $1.00; 3 Ibs (enough for an acre), $2.50, postpaid. By freight, 10c per Ih. less.
Z ae GIANT SPURRY:
Specially valuable for sandy land. KEnriches ‘the soil and makes. excellent pasture. Sow in April or May, 10 to 15 Ibs. per acre.
Prices—By mail: Pki., 5esesl be ewe. By freight: Tbs bessid aibsea-b Oc. ako Ips., 90c; 100 lbs., $7.00.
MAMMOTH RUS- SIAN SUNFLOWER. A great food for poultry and hogs. We have some unusu- ally fine stock.
Prices, by mail: Pkt., 5c; Jap. Millet Heads, 612 inches long. lb., 25c. By freight: Lb., 15c;-5 Ibs., 50c; 10 Ibs., 90c.
HAIRY VETCH.—(Vicia Villosa.) THE GREAT NEW FORAGE PLANT.
A most valuable leguminous plant fast coming into prominence in the north. Brings an immense amount of fertility to the soil. as ~ . well as making splendid pasture. Remains green all winter, Sow in either fall or spring, 20 to 30 pounds per acre with a half bushel 2 of rye or oats for support. 4
The Wis. Ex. Station have been recommending Hairy Vetch to . Wisconsin farmers very highly during the last year or so, especially for sowing with rye in the fall. It makes a fine winter pasture and then a great crop of hay the following summer and best of all
IGS pe LEG Z LLL ° . 5 . . . "PA oA An og 2c7¢P it enriches the soil. Hairy Vetch is of much greater value than the GAOT LOPE Ls common or spring vetch (vicia sativa), which is only an annual Hairy Vetch. and not hardy enough for the north,
Prices, by -mail: Pkt., 5c; -lb., 30c.. By freight; Lb.,- 20c;25 ibs; 75c; 10lbs,-.o4-eoeutoe lbs., $10.00. Special prices for large orders.
Note—There is a great difference in the quality of vetch seed offered. Nearly all seed con- tains corn cockle, a noxious weed. Our stock is entirely free from cockle. Ask for sample,
L. L. OLDS SEED COMPANY, MADISON, WIS. 19
OLDS’ CLOVER SEED.
. High grade, recleaned Clover Seed is one of our specialties. The yield of Clover in A Wisconsin the past season was good and at this writing we have the largest stock of & seed on hand that we ever had. This seed we have thoroughly recleaned taking out the Sy light shrunken seeds and it is all University tested, and free from noxious weeds.
* Right here we want to warn our.customers against buying clover seed that has not been tested. You don’t want to sow buckhorn. It is a noxious weed and. is very common in Clover seed. It is in all the foreign seed and in much of the American grown. In fact some sections of Wisconsin have it. It is not safe to buy of your neighbor unless tested. In fact a farmer who sells you seed without having it tested violates the law if he lives in Wisconsin and is liable to fine.
Prices of Clover Seed can never be fixed definitely to last throughout the season. The prices named below are those in effect Jan. 1, 1913, and are subject to market changes. Write for prices and samples before buying, or if desired we will fill the order to the best of our ability, Sending as much seed as the money will pay for at our ruling price at the time the order is received. Our Old Gold Brand represents the best Wisconsin seed, and small orders are always filled with this grade.
MEDIUM OR RED CLOVER.
This is the standard common red clover, and the best for hay. aie
Prices—OLD GOLD BRAND, by mail: Lb., 35c; 3 lbs., 90c. By freight, present price: Pk., $3.25; per bu. (60 Ibs.), $12.50. Bags extra, 20c each. Prices subject to change.
(We have cheaper grades of clover seed just as pure as the Old Gold, but containing shrunken seed. There is a wide variation in seed this year. Prices and samples on application.)
: MAMMOTH CLOVER. Resembles Medium, but larger and coarser. Best for pasture and as a fertilizer. Prices, OLD GOLD BRAND, same as for Old Gold Medium. Other grades at lower prices. : : ALSIKE CLOVER.
Finer and more leafy than Red Clover, but grows to a good height and makes a heavy yield of hay. Also fine for pasture. Alsike is the only clover that will not kill out on wet land.
Prices—Old Gold Brand, by mail: Lb., 40c; 3 Ibs., $1.00. By freight, present price: *Pk., $3.65; per bu. (60 lbs.), $14.00. Bags extra at 20c. Prices subject to change. Other grades lower. -
OLDS’ CLOVER MIXTURE.
A mixture of Medium, Mammoth and Alsike Clovers in the best proportion for a permanent stand. We recommend this for sowing with our Permanent Grass Mixtures. é
Prices—By freight: Lb., 30c; pk., $3.40; bu. (60 lbs.), $13.00. Subject to change.
WHITE GUTGH GLOVER. Desirable for pasture mixtures. Also fine for lawns. The White Clover crop was again short the past season and prices are very high.
Prices—Old Gold Brand, by mail: Lb., 60c; 3 Ibs., $1.75. By
freight: Lb., 50c; 5 Ibs., $2.25; pk., $5.75; bu. (60 lbs.), $22.50. Subject to change. :
CRIMSON CLOVER. Also called Giant Incarnat. An annual clover largely used in the east and south. Sow in April or May, 15 lbs. per acre, or it may be sown in the north in July. .
Prices—By mail: Lb., 35c; 3 lbs., 90c. By freight: Lb., 25c; 10 lbs., $1.50; 100 ibs., $9.00.
SAINFOIN or ESPARCETTE., The clover for sandy soils. It is a 3 deep-rooting perennial of special value for light sandy or limestone Seiko: soils. It produces large yields of the best hay, excellent for milch SSR cows, as well as furnishing superior pasture. Sow 30 pounds per
‘ Sainfoin. ‘acre with oats or barley as a nurse crop. Prices—By mail; Pkt., 5c; Ib., 25c. By freight: Lb., 15c; 10 lbs., $1.35; 100 lbs., $11.00. SERADELLA, An annual adapted to poor and sandy soils. Equal to red clover in nutritive qualities and yields larger crops. Sow in spring 15 to 20 lbs. per acre with grain for a nurse crop.
Prices—By mail: Pkt., 5c; lb., 25c. By freight: Lb., 15c; 10 Ibs., $1.15; 100 lbs., $9.50.
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20 FANCY MONTANA ALFALFA SEED.
On Farm of Swartz Bros., Waukesha, Wis., Who Put tp 535 Tons Alfalfa Hay from 107 Acres Last Season. Value $20.00 per Ton or $10,700. Swartz Bros. use Montana Seed.
(Note—The inscription in connection with the illustration on the inside of the front cover should read $20.00 per ton instead of $20.00 per acre.)
OLDS’ ALFALFA. FANCY MONTANA SEED.
Alfalfa is the most valuable new plant today for the farmers of Wisconsin and other north- western states. Cur Fancy Montana seed is the very best that can be secured for the north. An alfalfa field when once established will last many years without reseeding and can be cut 3 or 4 times each season. It produces annually 5 tons and more per acre oy the best hay. It furnishes 3 times as much protein per acre as clover and 9 times as much as timothy. Alfalfa hay has as much protein as wheat bran and is worth as much pound for poure.
It greatly enriches the soil wherever sown. lts -—=—=— —— : — long branching roots penetrate far down into the | earth, sometimes to a depth of 20 feet. It thus becomes a great subsoiler, the roots supplying fer- tilizing matter for succeeding crops.
CULTURE. We have prepared a little booklet ‘‘Alfaifa Culture in the North,’’ with contributions from Prof. Moore, Ex. Gov. Hoard, Swartz Bros., and others. This will be sent free on application. |
THE SEED. It is of the utmost importance in the north that the right kind of seed be used. Most European seed contains dodder, the worst of all bad weeds. Nebraska, Kansas and Colorado grow large quantities, but this seed is not recommended for the north as it is not hardy enough. Montana seed grown in a northern latitude is the best for Wiscon- sin and other northern states. Here at the Wis- cousin Experiment Station they have been using seed during the last ten years from everywhere including the much advertised Grimm alfalfa and they give the preference to Montana seed. Our seed is all exam- ined by the Wis. College of Agr. and we give their tests.
PRICES OF OLDS’ FANCY MONTANA ALFALFA.
By Mail: Lb., 45c; 3 lbs., $1.15. By freight: Lb., 35c; pk., $3.50; per bu. of 60 lbs., present price, subject to chance, $13.50; 5 bus. or over, spec- ial prices. Bags extra at 20c each.
Caution: _Common alfalfa seed has been offered in the past by unscrupulous dealers as Montana seed. It will no doubt be done again this season as the Montana crop is very small. There will not be nearly enough to supply the demand. Insist on knowing where the seed grew before buying.
We are fortunate in having at this writing over three carloads of genuine Montana grown seed and it is about the nicest we have ever had—clean, bright and free from bad weeds. This will hardly last us through the season but if we have to offer other seed we will tell where it grew. ~We will not : = handle or offer any alfalfa seed, the origin of which == = is unknown. There ought to be a law covering this ‘*Alfalfa Makes a Hay Without a Fault.’’ matter. It is important. —Swartz Bros,
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Sweet Clover Field on Farm of Frank Coverdale, Iowa, who has grown Sweet Clover for 13 Years and Who Says it Makes Better Hay and Better Pasture than Iowa Farmers Have Been Accustomed to Using.
SWEET CLOVER (MELILOTUS ALBA).
Sweet Clover has been attracting great attention during the last few years until the seed seems to be almost in as great demand as alfalfa seed. We secured new supplies again and again last year and then did not have enough. A few of the reasons why the sweet clover crop is valuable are:
It grows readily on most all soils and locations.
Tt has the same sort of bacteria laden nodules as alfalfa and inoculates a farm for that crop. If alfalfa does not do well on your farm try sweet clover first.
Sweet Clover brings land up rapidly to a high staté of fertility and fits it not only for alfalfa but for crops of all kinds.
It can be pastured while alfalfa cannot, and stands pasturing better even than red clover.
Cattle and hogs both very soon acquire a taste for sweet clover and relish it and thrive on it.
At the Iowa Ex. Station it outclassed red clover in its ability to carry more hogs and to furnish green pasture for a longer period.
While formerly sweet clover was considered of no value‘whatever and regarded as a road-side nui- sance it is now a well established fact that all kinds of stock learn to eat it just as readily as men learn to eat many things that do not taste just right at first.
It makes a profitable hay crop if cut early before it gets too large while the second crop may -he harvested for seed. -
Hight to twelve bushels of seed can easily be hulled from an acre and the seed is in demand at high prices.
Prof. Evvard of the Iowa Station says, ‘‘In my experience and observations, sweet clover thas proved itself to be an exceptional forage crop for certain soil conditions, and I know from experience that stock will eat it.’’
Sow 15 to 30 pounds of seed per acre either spring or fall but preferably in spring. The white blossomed variety is the most valuable and hulled seed is preferable to unhulled as it germinates more readily. The white blossomed sort is a biennial while the yellow blossom is an annual. Ask for free booklet, ‘‘Sweet Clover Culture.’’
Prices: -Hulled Seed, White Blossom. By mail: Lb., 50c. Freight: Lb., 40c; 5 lbs., $1.50; 10 lbs., $2.75; 100 lbs., $22.50 -Bags included.
Unhulled Seed, White Blossom. By freight: Lb., 25c; 10 lbs., $1.75; 100 lbs., $14.00.
Yellow Blossom Hulled Seed. By freight: Lb., 25c; 10 lbs., $1.75; 100 lbs., $13.50.
(Sweet Clover prices are subject to change.)
Isaac W. Chappelear, Athens Co., Ohio: ‘‘They can talk and write all they please but they will have to show me, when they have any finer alfalfa seed than this you sent me. My last year’s sowing is growing fine. Every thing on the place stays up nights for the feed of alfalfa in the morning.’’ é
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Another Alfalfa View on Swartz Bros.’ Farm, Waukesha, Wis. Swartz Bros. say: ‘‘We want to see Alfalfa grown on every American farm and fed to all farm animals.’’ .
99 HIGH GRADE GRASS SEED.
OLDS’ -HIGH-GRADE=FIMO ERY:
TIMOTHY SEED is one of our specialties. We are buy- fing and cleaning all the time the best Wisconsin grown § seed and we are in position to furnish pure clean seed at the lowest possible prices.
This is the year to sow timothy seed and sow it freély. The erop was large, especially here in Wisconsin, and. seed is cheap. Use it, liberally. At the date of this writing we have a very large, fine stock on hand of the best recleaned seed and our price is iust one-third the price of a year ago.
Prices are subject to market change but give us a chance to quote you and submit samples when ready to buy. Remem- ber, our seed is the purest obtainable with the strongest Vital- ity. It is all University tested.
Prices—Old Gold Brand—By mail: lLhb., 25c; 3 lbs., 60c. By: freight: Lb., 15c; 5 lbs., 50c; pk., 75c; per bu. (45 lbs.), present price, $2.50. Bags extra at 20c. Other grades lower.
(Prices of all the following include sacks and wiil stand as long as our stocks last. Ask for samples and special prices on large quantities. This is a grass seed year and most every- thing gave a full crop. Prices are low. Buy liberally.)
' ORCHARD GRASS. One of the most desirable grasses; withstands drouth, will grow in the shade, and does well on poor land. Sow 8 bus. per acre.
By mail: Lb., 35c. By freight: Lb., 25c; bu. (14 Iks.), $2.15; 100 lbs., $13.50.
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS (Fancy). Also known as June Grass. Well suited for pasture, and the standard lawn grass. Seed very plentiful this year. Use it freely.
By mail: > \Lb., »30c;>/3 lbs. Voc." By: freight’ —dub.,) 20es - :
5 lbs., 85c; bu. (14 Ibs.), $2.00; 100 lbs., $12.00. Olds’ High Grade Timothy. CANADIAN BLUE GRASS. Desirable for pasture mixtures and field sowing but not suitable for lawns because too rank and coarse. The seed looks like Kentucky Blue Grass seed. 4 By freight: Lb., 20c; bu. (14 lbs.), $1.50; 100 lbs., $9.50.
ENGLISH or PERENNIAL RYE GRASS. The Timothy of England. Does A well also in this country. Good for both pastures and meadows but rather ~ ~ coarse for lawns; succeeds well in the shade. ; : z
Lk., 15c; 10 lbs., $1.00; 100 lbs., $7.50.
(Add 10e¢ per pound to all prices if to go by mail.)
ITALIAN RYE GRASS. Similar to the preceding, ~ em & hut larger and stronger in growth.
Fale Lb., 15c; 10 lbs., $1.00; 100 lbs., $8.00. }
PACEY’S RYE GRASS. Similar to English Rye + Grass, but smaller and more dwarf. For that reason desirable in lawn mixtures.
Lb., 20c; 10 lbs., $1.25; 100 lbs., $9.00.
MEADOW FESCUE. Alsc known as English Blue Grass. Excellent for permanent pasture. The crop was very large and fine last season and we have some splendid seed to offer. One-third the usual price. .
Lb., 20c; 10 lbs., $1.25; 100 lbs., $10.00. 2
TALI, MEADOW OAT GRASS. For dry soils. Lb., 25c; 10 Ibs., $2.00; 100 lbs., $95.50.
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ture and splendid for lawns. Makes a showing quicker a than Kentucky Blue Grass. Crop good. Sow liberally. ‘ Fancy Solid Seed (Recleaned, free from chaff). By pate mail: Lb., 30c; 3 lbs., 75c. By freight: Lb., 20c; 5 lks., % 90c; 10 lbs., $1.50; 100 lbs., $13.50. : Unhulled Seed. By freight: Lb., 20c; bu. (14 Ilbs.), $1.50; 100 lbs., $9.00. ‘ CREEPING BENT. A very distinct bottom grass with ee iin \ ,: oan long creeping stems. Its creeping root and spreading i et 3 Fes i habit form a lasting turf. Largely used for golf links. By mail: Lb., 40c; 3 lbs., $1.00. By freight: Lh., 30c; 10 lbs., $2.50; 100 lbs., $21.50. SHEEP’S FESCUE. Recommended for short herbage. By freight: Lb., 25c; 10 Ibs., $2.00; 100 lIbs., $17.00.
MEADOW FOXTAIL. Valuable for low ground. By freight: Lb., 45c; 10 lbs., $4.00; 100 lbs., $35.00.
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Scene in Tenney Park, Madison. Sown With Olds’ Madison Parks Lawn Grass.
MADISON PARKS LAWN GRASS.
We furnish The Madison Park and Pleasure Drive Association with their lawn grass. They have obtained such fine results from our seed that we have adopted their formula for a ney mixture, calling it our Madison Parks Lawn Grass. This mixture is made up almost entirely of solid seed and is much heavier and more expensive than either of our others. The Superintendent of the Association tells us that before coming to Madison he was employed for ten years in Washington Park, Chicago. There, he says, they tried everyone’s lawn mixture, but finally settled on this as giving the most even, durable and velvety lawn. It is now used exclu- sively in all the Madison Parks. We offer it as the best in high g-ade lawn mixtures.
Lb., 30c; 3 lbs., 85c; 5 Ibs., $1.35; 10 Ibs., $2.50; 100 lbs., $22.00. 10c per lb. more by mail.
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CULTURE:—Sow Lawn Grass at the rate of one pound for each 300 square feet‘ or not less than 100 pounds per acre. Early spring is the best time for sowing, although lawn grass may be sown most any time when the ground can be worked. Have the soil thoroughly prepared.
OEDS UNIVERSITY LAWN:GRASS.
. This is a high grade lawn grass offered for the first time in 1909. In making up this \ mixture the aim has been to use a large assortment of the high priced permanent grasses. Creeping Bent, the famous golf-link grass, is largely used in University Lawn Grass.
We recommend University Lawn Grass as a commlete grass for a permanent lawn.
Lb., 25c; 3 Ibs., 70c; 5 1bs., $1.10; 10 lbs., $2.00; 100 Ibs., $18.00. (10c per lb. more by mail.)
OLDS: OLD GOULD PAWN GRASS:
We have been making and selling Old Goid Lawn Grass for years and it has given general satisfaction to our customers. This mixture will probably make a better showing the first year than either of the above, although all right too for a permanent lasting growth. There is no timothy in any of our lawn mixtures, and no Canadian Blue Grass.
Lb., 20c; 3 lbs., 55c; 5 lbs., 90c; 10 Ibs., $1.65; 100 Ibs., $15.00. 10c per Ib. more by mail.
OLDS’ PASTURE MIXTURE:
Some grasses are at their best at one season of the year, and some at others, hence the advan- tage of a mixture. Olds’ Pasture Mixture is made up of the best grades of Oxchard Grass, Red Top, Timothy, Meadow Tescue, Canadian Blue Grass, Rye Grass, Sheep’s..Fescue and others, mixed in proper proportions for the best results. Sow 20 to 25 pounds per acre.
Prices—By freight: | Lb., 25¢;'- 10s ibs. $1,507: 25 Ibs.; $3.50; 100 lbs., $13.50, sacks included. (Add 10c¢ per pound if to go by mail.)
OLDS’ MEADOW MIXTURE.
‘ , This mixture is designed 4 in - furnish the best seed wee for a permanent stan was” of grass to be cut for hay. It consists of the same grasses used in our Pasture Mixture, in slightly different proportions, the Canadian Blue i Grass and Sheep’s Fescue being left out.
Prices—By freight: Lb., ga 25¢c; 10° Ibs.,. $1.40; 25 Ibs., & $3.25; 100 lbs., $12.50, sacks included. c
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94 CHOICE SEED POTATORS.
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A Dozen of our Varieties as Shown at the Wisconsin Potato Growers’ Meeting at Waupaca, Nov. 14 and 15, 1912.
OLDS’ SEED POTATOES—What They Are.
There is money in potatoes if you plant the right kind of seed: Use seed that was grown for seed. Our seed potatoes are grown on contract especially for seed and as a rule from select stock ~ that we furnish. We keep an eye on the crop while it is growing as far as possible. Our form of con- tract provides that the grower shall deliver only the merchantable product, the minimum weight of ~ tubers to be 2% ounces, and no prongy, scabby, ill-shaped or overgrown tubers to be allewed. ;
We are very particular about the matter of sorting. No firm is more so. We store in large, frost-proof but well-ventilated cellars, keeping the temperature as near 40 degrees as possible. s PACKING AND SHIPPING. We are in the best possible position to make prompt shipments,
as we have our own sidetracks and load potatoes in all kinds of weather direct from our ware- ~ houses into cars alongside, shipping everything in refrigerator cars early in the season. If late © in ordering, name second choice, as our rule is not to substitute without permission. All early shipments are packed in lined barrels. Later in the season we sometimes ship in sacks, especially + nearby orders, when we are satisfied that they will go just as well that way. A PRICES. Potato prices are very low this year as compared with last year. This is the year =
to change your seed. Order Olds’ pure-bred potatoes for your planting this year and do not use that old run-out seed any longer. Money in potatoes if you let Olds furnish the seed. 4 4
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We are not going to be careless enough to say that this potato gets ripe in six weeks from plant-
ing, or foolish enough to think that our customers would believe such a statement. That is just what some seedsmen do claim, however, and even go so far as to picture out the appearance of the field at the end of each week. _We prefer to simply say that it is an extra early, a little earlier even than Early Ohio. It has-become immensely popular, and is much sought after, especially by market gar- = deners. The seed is always in demand and sells at a premium over other earlies. — Six Weeks belongs to the Ohio family, resembles Early Ohio. but is usually just a little redder in color. It = makes an extremely quick growth, grows very compactly and yields as much as Early Ohio or more. Our Six Weeks this year are all Red River grown and as usual are very nice, smooth stock, They are all from one grower in the Red River Valley, the same one who has grown this variety for us several years, are perfectly pure and straight, and as far ahead of ordinary seed as can be | imagined. Everyone who orders our Red River Six Weeks this year will be delighted. “<j Prices: 14 pk., 25c; pk., 45c; bu., (60 Ibs.) $1.50; bbi., (172 Ibs.) $3.75; 5 bbls. at $3.60;
10 bbls. at $3.50. ] 3 Note—Our barrels now contain 172 pounds net instead of 165 pounds. Take this into account.
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RED RIVER IRISH COBBLER:
Irish Cobbler has been for some years the most popular eatly potato in the East. In the potato sections of Maine it has been more largely grown than all other earlies and has been shipped from there in large quantities to supply the truckers of New Jersey and Virginia and other Atlantic coast states. Recently it has been coming into prominence throughout the southwest and south central states, and now is attracting attention all over the central west.
It is a pure white potato, nearly round in shape with eyes rather more pronounced than in the Ohio type varieties. It is spoken of as the legitimate successor to Bliss’ Triumph and is fast superseding that variety. It sells better than Triumph as it is a better looker, is ahead of Triumph in quality and yields much more, often twice as much.
Seed is in great demand this year and sold all the fall at 20 cents per bushel more than Ohios at growing points. We have a good stock of Red River grown seed and we have the correct type of Cobblers but we feel confident there will not be near enough to supply the demand. Therefore order early.
Prices: 1% pk., 30c; pk., 50c; bu., $1.80; bbl., $4.50; 5 bbls., at $4.35; 10 bbls. at $4.25.
RED RIVER TRIUMPH.
Bliss’ Triumph is a standard extra early and a leader all through the south. The tubers are nearly round, smooth, medium in size, reddish pink in color. Vines are small and compact, with short, thick stalks and broad leaves. Our Red River grown Triumphs cannot be excelled. They are very much superior to home grown Triumphs as they grow larger and stronger and yield more bushels per acre. _
Prices: Same as for Red River Irish Cobbler.
RED RIVER WHITE OHIO.
AN OHIO WITH A WHITE SKIN.
White Early Ohio is identical in every way with Red Early Ohio except in color, which is a fine white, or nearly so. The great demand in every
market now is for a white potato, and even the good “old Ohio, the standard for extra early, often has to take a back seat because of the color of its skin. Here we have a genuine Early Ohio with the quick, compact growth of that well-known variety, and withal a white skin. It is just as good in quality and just as carly as the Red Ohio, and just as productive. Most of our grow- ers say it yields better, and it certainly has made some great yield records.
Our stock this year, as usual, is quite limited but is all choice Red River grown, from the same grower we have contracted with for several years, Send your order early, as we never have enough White Ohios.
Prices: ¥ pk., 25c; pk., 45c; bu., $1.60; bbl. (172 Ibs.), $4. 00; 5 bbls. at $3.85; 10 bbls. at $3. 75.
ieee Second Size: Bu., $1.40; bbl., $3.50; 5 bbls. at $3.35; 10 bbls. at $3.25.
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CHOICH SEED POTATOBS.
OLDS: IMPROVED: EAREY O11.
The well-known dependable all-around early variety.
Early Ohio is without doubt the most popular early pc- » tato in the country. We have more ealls for it always Every one knows what it is,
variety in almost every locality.
- Pee percentage of the so-called Ohios throughout the coun- try however, are badly mixed and are run out. The worst of it is many farmers do not seem to know that their seed@ is mixed. It is even very common to find potatoes entered for exhibition at the fairs in the fall as Early Ohios that are all mixed up with Karly Rose or some other variety with smooth skin and pointed ends. <A typical Early Ohio should have blunt rounded ends, peut the cluster of eyes at the seed end right out flush with the surface.
Our illustration shows just how Olds’ Famous Improved Rea River Grown Early Ohios look, as it is an actual photograph of a barrel put up from our bins showing the potatoes just exactly as they are. Note the well-rounded symmetrical shape and uni-
form size. No run-out stock about them. We have sold thou:-. sands and thousands of bushels of this high grade vigorous stock
during the last few years, shipping them to customers all over the United States. Every one is always pleased with our stock.
Last year we sold over 17,000 bushels of Red River Early Ohios alone and would have sold more if we had had them. A lot of orders had to be turned down and thousands of dollars returned. Other seedsmen come to us for their Early Ohios. They know they can depend on them if they come from Olds. Join the procession. Send us your order this year and prosper.
We have grown a very large stock of Improved Early Ohios in the Red River Valley again for this year and we shall sell »f the prices given in this catalogue as long as the stock lasts. But we want to urge early orders as we fear we shall be sold o3t before the se:son is over. Cur prices are very low for the sort of stock we offer. Just $1.50 per barrel less than last year and remember you cannot find better anywhere.
PRICES OF OLDS’ RED RIVER EARLY CHIOS FOR 1913. YY, pk. 25c; pk., 40c; bu., $1.40; bbl. (172 lbs.), $3.50; 5 bbls. at $3.35; 10 bbls. at $3.25.
Second Size (Red River grown): Bu., $1.25; bbl., $3.00; 5 bbls. at $2.85; 10 bkls. at $2.75.
Our second size potatoes are smooth and nice, running from 214 ounces (about the size of an average hen’s egg) down to 1% ounces, with occasionally one a little smaller still. They go further than large potatoes and really make very desirable seed. We offer seconds of only two varieties this year, Red River Early Ohio and Red River White Ohio, described on the preceding page.
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OLDS’ RED RIVER ACME.
Very similar to Early Ohio. as our illustration shows.
If anything, Acme is a little earlier than Ohio, and per-
haps a little more productive. It has the advantage of
being newer blood. It grows strong, upright vines,
tubers compact in the hill like the Ohios, flesh very white and. of high quality. Nearly every one who has tried it likes it better than Early Ohio.
Our Red River grown Acmes this year are a little the best stock of all our Red River varieties. They are from the same place where our Acmes have been grown year after year for the last 16 years, or just about from the first introduction of the variety. This stock is not run out at all but on the contrary has been improved. Our grower has always taken care in sorting and selecting, keep- ing the stock all the time up to the highest standard of purity and vigor.
Really we want all our customers to order at least a few Acme this year just to see how fine they look. They are the smoothest, prettiest, most uniform lot of potatoes we about ever saw. Try us on Acme this year.
Prices: % pk., 25c; pk., 40c; bu., $1.40; bbl. (172 Ibs.) $3.50; 5 bbls. at $3.35; 10 bbls. at $3.25.
Fred W. Kespler, Perrysville, hid une, hone oe Phe seed potatoes I ordered from you reached me Monday in perfect con- dition. Only found one bad ‘one in the barrel. I am well pleased with them; they look like extra fine seed potatoes.’’
C. K. Wiles, Flora, Ind., June 26, 1912: ‘‘In regard to ship- ment of barrel of potatoes of June 4, 1912, would say they have just arrived in O. K. condition and am very well pleased with the stock. They are beyond my expectations. I know now where to place future orders.’’
Silas A. Hill, Moundsville, W. Va., May 13, 1912: ‘‘I received the seed potatoes all right ‘and was very well pleased with them, and am very much obliged to you for sending me such nice pota- toes.’’
T. W. May, Parkersburg, Ia., May 11, 1912: ‘‘I received the potatoes May 8th all right and thank you very much for your generosity. Will.say I was very much pleased with them and have planted them. Your seeds are the best of any I have had of late and will probably want more in the future.”’
O. S. Bogart, Prince, Ill.: ‘‘You can count on me for an order every year, for your potatoes are good.’’
Sid. Taylor, Lakenan, Mo.: ‘‘I have been buying northern Seed Potatoes as I have needed them for over 20 years, and must say that the barrel of Acme I received from you two years ago was the pest I ever received from any firm.’
REMEMBER—Our barrels contain 172 ei net instead of
165 pounds. Take this into account in comparing our prices with others. It makes a difference of nearly 20 cents per barrel.
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SNOWFLAKE JUNIOR.
Here is a great potato that we offered our customers for the first time last year.
It grows
and yields like Rural and at the same time has something of the flaky whiteness and superb quality
of the old Snowflake.
Were very fine indeed at-that time.
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d Our attention was called to it by one of our farmers here near Madison, Mr. P. J. Schneider, who had quite a field of them in 1911. ever had and that ‘‘the bugs did not bother them.’’ The stand was perfect and the growth very large, just about
He said they were ahead of anything he had We saw his field the last of August and they
covering the ground. Vines rather more leafy than vines of the Rural but with the same thick, strong,
dark-colored stalks.
skips. overgrown ones and no small ones.
Foliage not like the old Snowflake.
We bought this man’s entire crop and when dug they were certainly beauties. Every hill was there, 8 to 10 potatoes in each hill and all about the same size; hardly any The actual vield for the entire field was 386 bushels per acre
There were no
and this with just common field culture on a common farm.
Now we have Mr. Schneider’s 1912 crop to offer this year. after they had finished blossoming a little too late to show them at their best. time was only 250 bushels per acre as the grubs destroyed part of the crop.
The photograph below was taken The yield this The stock is very
fine however, nicer even than what we had last year, tubers all about alike—smooth, clean and reg-
ular in form.
We want to say right here that if you want something to take-the place of Rural New Yorker
plant our Snowflake Junior.
You can just as well have 250 bushels per acre instead of 150.
Snow-
flake Jrs. look like Rurals and all the potato buyers would call them Rurals, but they are: way
ahead of Rurals. and nicer looking and they yield much better.
They are ahead in quality as they cook more like Snowflakes, they are smoother In fact they are better every way.
We had a great call for Snowflake Jr. last year and did not have near enough to fill orders. This time we have a larger stock as we had quite an acreage aside from Mr. Schneider’s. liberally. This is the year to change seed when prices are low.
Prices:
Field of Snowflake Jr. on farm of P. J. Schneider, near Madison, season of 1912.
bushels per acre.
Mr. D. H. Penney, Danbury, Ia., May 4, 1912: ‘“‘The two barrels of potatoes received on the 2nd inst and will say I am certainly well pleased for they were beauties. Thanking you for the attention given this order, I hope to be able to give you a larger order in the future.’’
WY, pk., 25c; pk., 45c; bu., $1.50; bbl., $3.75; 5 bbls. at $3.60; 10 bbls. at $3.50.
Order
Yield 250
Yield of same variety in 1911 on same farm 386 bushels per acre.
Mrs. Lina Spahr & Sons, Bunceton, Mo., April 4, 1912: ‘We received our potatoes today. Seem to be all right. If they produce potatoes as nice as these look to be, I will be delighted. No one has such potatoes around here. We all think they are fine.’’
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SCOTCH RURAL, An Improved Rural New Yorker.
Something new in the Rural line, imported from Scotland. Introduced by us two years
ago. It is a regular Rural New -Yorker all right in looks and in manner of growth but‘in
yield and growth of vine is way ahead of Rural.
One of our growers near Madison secured a yield of almost 300 bushels per acre, while Rural
New Yorker and other late varieties under the same conditions yielded less than 200. This man said that 2 hills filled an ordinary milk pail and he reported measuring vines 6 feet long. We saw his field in August and at that time the growth completely covered the ground.
The first year we had Scotch Rural they did not get ripe as they refused to stop growing. The next year they made just about as big a growth, beating everything else but they finally ripened up all right. This last season, the third year here, they were still earlier, ripening about the same as ordinary Rurals, although the growth and yield were way ahead of Rurals. They are not only superior yielders but very smooth and handsome looking. In fact the very nicest bin of potatoes we have in our cellars at this writing, December, 1912, is a-bin of Scotch Rurals grown by Mr, Frank Acker of Dane County. Ask for Mr. Acker’s stock when you order. They are dandies.
Prices: 1 pk., 25c; pk., 40c; bu., $1.40; bbl., $3.50; 5 bbls. at $3.35; 10 bbls. at $3.25.
_ E. L. Benedict, Beloit, Wis.: ‘‘The Scotch Rurals were fine. Yielded about 340 bushels per acre.’’ :
CARMAN No. 3.
This great potato should be found in every list of the best varieties. It is a sort of an iron-clad, and holds its own and does well everywhere. It makes great yields of fine, large, smooth tubers even under the most unfavorable circumstances, and can be relied on to bring in money. It grows a very strong, upright top, with dark-colored stalks and purple blossoms, and is little affected by drouth, blight or bugs. Farmers, you can make more money per acre, two and three times over, growing Carman No. 3 potatoes than any other regular farm crop. You can do it every year right along. We know it, because we have tried it.
Prices: '¥% pk. 20c; pk., 35c; bu., $1.25; bbl. (172 Ibs. .00; bbls. at $2.85; 10 bbls. at $2.75. ( ), $3.00; 5
30 CHOICH SEED POTATOES.
SIR WALTER RALEIGH, King of the Rural Varieties.
FOR 16 YEARS, MOST SATISFACTORY ALL-AROUND MAIN-CROP POTATO.
Sir Walter Raleigh was first introduced in 1897. It is as good as ever today and better. Selection has improved it. It is generally spoken of as “‘Mr. Carman’s Best,’’ and we feel like calling it ‘‘Olds’ Best.’’ With our growers it has made the very best continuous record of all our varieties for yield, size, smoothness and handsome appearance. Good large size, hardly ever any small ones, nearly round in shape, but flattened, just what is most desired now; skin pure white, thin and transparent, eyes few and very shallow; potatoes never prongy and never scabby, almost blight-proof, a sure yielder in all soils.
Any farmer who wants pure, vigorous seed of the best all-round market variety had better order some of Olds’ Sir Walter Raleighs. Potato Growers! Discard your old mixed stock and put in Sir Walter Raleighs. You will make more money every time.
Prices: YY. pk., 20c; pk., 35c; bu., $1.25; bbl., $3.00; 5 bbls. at $2.85; 10 bbls. at $2.75.
GOLDEN RUSSET |
OLDS’ GOLDEN RUSSET. The “Quality”’ Potato.
Introduced by us 2 years age. Distinct from and far superior to the old California Russet, which it somewhat resembles. Originated at Clinton, Wisconsin, with one of our growers there, a chance seedling from a field of Karly Ohios, but not at all like Ohio. A very | smooth, rather long, pure white potato, with skin completely covered over with a very thick netting, making it a decided russet, Fine grained and of best quality. Medium in season. Our stock this year is very fine, the best we have had. The yield was splendid.
Prices: 1/4 pk., 25c; pk., 45c; bu., $1.60; bbl. $4.00; 5 bbls. at $3.85; 10 bbls. at $3.75.
W. H. Carpenter, Mattoon, Wis., writes Mar. 23, 1912: ‘‘My Golden Russet potatoes in 1911 yielded at the rate of over 357 bushels per acre.’’
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A main-crop variety, introduced by Burpee in 1903, with a very strong indorsement from the veteran potato specialist, Mr. EH. L. Coy. Mr. Coy figured the yield a third more than Carman, Rural, Empire State, etc. It is a very strong grower, vines very large, with deep green foliage covering the ground. The potato is pure white in color, with netted skin, somewhat subject to seab if planted on old land. Not as smooth as the Rural type varieties, but of rather better quality, cooking up dry and mealy even when very large and overgrown. As a cropper it is a leader.
Our stock this year is unusually nice, running smooth and uniform and not too large. Prices: % pk., 25c; pk., 40c; bu., $1.30; bbl., $3.25; 5 bbls. at $3.10; 10 bbls. at $3.00.
RURAL NEW YORKER No. 2.
Well known the country over, and probably more largely grown throughout the potato sections of the west than all other varieties combined. But the stock generally is badly mixed and more or less run out. We have an unusually fine strain, pure, vigorous and true to type. Discard your old mixed stock this year and start with genuine Rurals.
When Rural No. 2 first made its appearance in 1889, it introduced an entirely distinct class of potatoes, unknown up to that time. The class is characterized by a long, rather spindling vine, with dark-colored stalks, dark green leaves and purple blossoms, tubers nearly round, flattened, very smooth, with pure white skin, uniform in size, numerous in the hill, very attractive.
Prices:. Y pk., 20c; pk., 35c; bu., $1.25; bbl., $3.00; 5 bbls. at $2.85; 10 bbls. at $2.75.
eee PAT’S CHOICE.
We introduced this variety in 1900 as ‘‘The \Greatest of All Late Potatoes,’’ basing this claim on the fact that ‘‘it outyields the Rural type varieties and is of better quality.’’ These statements will stand all right, although we admit that Pat’s Choice is not as good a seller as the Rural varieties, owing to its shape and color. Pat’s Choice is the potato that is ‘‘different.’’ Long, handsome and smooth. No other potato has such shallow eyes. Skin
very thickly netted, and for quality—well, there is no potato like Pat’s Choice for fine cooking qualities, always dry and mealy whether baked or boiled. It is medium late in season, a seedling of Seneca Beauty, which it somewhat resembles, but is earlier and does
it is tremendously prolific.
Prices: Yo pk., 25c; pk., 40c; bu., $1.40; bbl. $3.50; 5 bbls. at $3.35; 10 bbls. at $3.25.
Pel MURPHY:
Sy Introduced by us in 1911. It looks like Pat’s 14 | § Choice and grows like it, although the tubers tw gy are not quite as long. It is not related to us Pat’s Choice however but was a chance seed- ling with one of our customers in Pennsylvania. Our stock this year is very limited as we nearly lost the seed a year ago. Prices, same as for Pat’s Choice.
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Jos. Murty, Ridgeway, Wis.: ‘‘I am not at all surprised at the increasing of your business for by your honest dealing you have won the confidence of the people,’’ ane
is a beautiful pink color, with deeper colored eyes, |
not boil to pieces as its parent does. To crown all,
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CHOICE SEED POTATOES.
OLDS’ PROLIFIC.
. Introduced by_us in 1908. Remarkable po. es: for heavy yield and strong, large growth. 5 | a We have ourselves measured vines of this a & variety over 6 feet long and have ‘counted as high as 15 marketable potatoes from one hill. J. M. Killian grew 50 bushels on one-eleventh of an acre, or at the rate of 550 bushels per acre.
It is a pure white potato, of fine appearance, oblong in shape; skin quite well netted; cooking
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GREEN MOUNTAIN JUNIOR.
Originated in Maine in 1905, from a seed ball grown on Green Mountain and pollenized with Green Mountain. It is therefore a real thor- ough-bred. It has all its parent’s good qualities and in general appearance is the same except that it is a purer white and the skin is more netted. Round to oblong in shape, somewhat flattened. Makes a very strong growth with abundant foli- age and white blossoms.
qualities good; medium late in season. For yield
We are mightily pleased with what and strong growth of vine ahead of all others. - a ee
seen of it thus far. It has made a fine showing
Prices: 1 pk., 25c; pk., 40c; bu., $1.30; bbl., with our growers here near Madison.
$3.25; 5 bbls. at $3.10; 10 bbls. at $3.00. Prices: Same as for Olds’ Prolific.
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POUND PRICES (All Varieties) By mail: One pound (about 3 good tubers), 25c; 3 lbs., 60¢, postpaid. By freight or express: Lb., 15c. Not less than one pound of a variety sold.
NOTE—Conforming to the new Wisconsin law we pack 172 pounds of potatoes net in a barrel now instead of 165 pounds as formerly. Remember this in considering our prices. :
Collection Barrels. We offer a barrel made up of any 2 varieties potatoes on our list, half of each, at barrel rates, plus 15 cents; 3 varieties, at barrel rates, plus 25 cents.
Collection Bushels. We offer a bushel of any 2 varieties, half of each, at bushel rates; 4- varieties, one peck of each, at bushel rates, plus 15 cents;; 8 varieties, 4% peck of each, at peck rates. :
POTATO EYES.
We put up Potato Eye Boxes of any varieties on our list and send them prepaid anywhere in the United States at the mail prices named below, Good strong eyes are very carefully removed from select tubers, as shown in the illustration, and packed in damp moss in paraffine lined boxes. We guarantee safe arrival in good growing condition.
We have been sending out potato eyes in this way now for several years and we know they give our customers satisfaction. Many have written us of good results obtained from planting this kind of seed. A box of 160 eyes will produce a fine lot of potatoes,
i and give an opportunity to test some of our choice varieties at small cost. This plan is specially fine for customers living at a great distance, where express or freight charges would be very high. Orders will be booked when received and sent so as to reach destination at about the right time for planting according to our judgement, although we prefer to have customers state when wanted in the order.
PRICES OF POTATO EYES. ‘
160 Eyes, (one box) all one variety, your selection, 95c by mail, postpaid. :
160 Eyes, (one box) two varieties, 80 of each, your selection, $1.00 by mail, postpaid.
160 Eyes, (one box) four varieties, 40 of each, your selection, $1.10 by mail, postpaid.
480 Eyes, (3 boxes) all one variety, $2.00 by express, not prepaid.
480 Eyes, (3 boxes) three varieties, $2.10 by express, not prepaid.
480 Eyes, (3 boxes) twelve varieties, $2.50 by express, not prepaid.
(No orders accepted for less than 160 eyes.)
HYBRIDIZED POTATO SEED.
We offer a fine stock of choice potato seed, from which new varieties are produced. Experimenting with this seed is very interesting work. Sow early in the house and transplant the same as tomatoes. Every seed makes a distinct variety. Our mixture contains seed not only from this country but from Europe and South America. Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 25c.
reports 350 pounds Carman One potato says, ‘‘Olds’
Geo Hart, Camp Crook, Mont., ) No. 3 grown from 160 eyes sent him last spring. tipped the scales at three pounds. Mr. Hart seeds are the only stuff.’’
Bert White, Johnstown, Neb., Feb. 4, 1912: “‘T have bought seeds of you for the last three years and must say I am well satisfied. Your seeds are always true to name and sure to grow. I recommend your company to my neighbors and have got several to send. ‘Two years ago I sent for 160 potato eyes and raised 11% bushels and I planted them and raised 35 bush- els, They are the Vermont Gold Coin,”’
POTATO SEED-BALLS BY THE BUSHEL.
GARDEN SEED DEPARTMENT
Our seeds are grown for seed purposes only and are equal to any offered. We catalogue varieties of merit and have selected from these the ‘‘Wisconsin Standards’’—see next page.
Where our TRADE MARK appears, it indicates varieties we have been instrumental in intro- ducing. To help those who might be confused by a long list, we have marked with a star (>) those varieties we specially recommend for general cultivation.
IF ORDERED TO BE SENT BY EXPRESS OR FREIGHT, DEDUCT 10 CENTS PER POUND FROM MAIL PRICES QUOTED.
DISCOUNTS. ; be allow a cash discount on all garden seed orders for packets and ounces (excepting collections), as follows: ;
20 Per Cent on Orders for PACKETS and OUNCES, Am'ting to trom 50C ‘to $1.00 25 Per Cent on Orders for ‘PACKETS and OUNCES, Amounting ‘to Over $1.00 30 Per Cent on Orders tor PACKETS ONLY, ‘Amounting to from 50c to $1.00 | 35 PER CENT ON oRDERS FOR PACKETS ONLY, AMOUNTING To OVER $1.00 |
If the packet and ounce portion of your order amounts to $1.00,°send us 75 cents. If you order nothing but packets and the order amounts to $1.00, send us 65 cents. These offers apply to nothing but packets and ounces.
If your garden seed order, not including packets and ounces, amounts to $5.00 or more, you are entitled to market gardeners’ prices and should send for our market gardeners’ net price list—free on request.
Prices from the market gardeners’ list and special prices are net and not entitled to any further discount.
We guarantee safe delivery of all seeds whether sent by mail, express, or freight, but cannot be responsible for the crop. Success depends largely upon conditions of soil and climate; how- ever, should our seeds prove unsatisfactory, we will, providing we have sufficient proof that they were not as represented, refill the order or return the money, but we will not assume responsi- bility further than the amount sent us. If the purchaser does not accept these terms, the seed is to be returned at once.
All of our garden seeds are first tested for germination. We are careful to give the seed the same temperature and moisture that they would have under normal conditions in the open ground. Under each heading we give the standard per cent of vitality for good seed and we will, on request give the germination of any lot sent out. ‘
Our seeds are put up fresh each year and the stock number, letter and year stamped on every package. When making request for test, be sure and mention the stock letter and number,
SPECIAL CASH PREMIUM.
We offer, in cash, $25.00 for best collection of vegetables grown from our seeds at Wisconsi State Fair, Fall 1913. ‘ ® & ith) : es
‘OLDS’ WISCONSIN STANDARDS
We have selected the following sorts as those best adapted for the home garden. They are also
desirable for the market gardener. ‘‘Olds’ Wisconsin Standards’’ are not
untried novelties—we know from personal experience that each is among the Ry mail postpaid.
best of its class. pkt. | oz._|%4 Ib.|_Ib. BEET (41). Olds’ Improved Blood Turnip. Grows quickly, has a small 2g
top and is altogether the best first early beet........-..-.----+--- $0.05 we 10 $0.35 |$1.25 BEET (51). Ctrosby’s Egyptian. The most desirable early market variety| -09 .30 | 1.00 CABBAGE (70). Olds’ Select Early Jersey Wakefield. The best early cab-
base me CnAthva toMy. se- io waeee sees Ooty ones eee ke ee re 38 Mal steenas ss .05 15 | 23455 65 CARROT (101). Harly Short Top. The best carrot for home use........... 20545 215 | S40 F355 CUCUMBER (160). Olds’ Extra Early White Spine. Very productive.. 05) -.10 |>2.20-) 6a CUCUMBER (158). Olds’ Improved Chicago Pickling. Fruits medium in
length and= pointed sites othe sei Cs sess cece eee Semen eee fer O55 = 101s ZO ay LETTUCE (215). Olds’ Earliest Forcing. The best variety for forcing. . .05 | 107). 183-2265 ae LETTUCE (220). HEHarly Prize Head. Good all the year round.......... (05 |. 2102--=<520 = =260) MUSKMELON (239). > Olds’ Select Osage. Just right for the home garden;
also “popular awiin the. market gardewer. <- smc = -)c- ste = sees mse erm te 205:(— 104-2 20 sas
WATERMELON (262). Cole’s Early. A fine melon adapted to this locality| .05} .10 15 .45
ONION (280). Olds’ Golden Globe. Hardy and reliable—excellent for
market Ors HOMeaUSS= fe Ease eee eee ee eon eee er .10:|—-.20;| 40; 1-50 ONION (281). Olds’ Silver Globe. Close and fine grained—cannot be ex-
celled*stor “the some: and em. cer sn ad .heeeas oe oe eee ee eee -10:) — -20.|= 3851) 2208 ONION (282). Olds’ Crimson Globe. Close grained, mild-and tender..... .10 .20 .45 | 1.60 PARSLEY (307). The Arlington. A fine, new, double curled parsley—stands
heat] Cold wanGs oro ote. cage ot sei ee ee ae ong ees eae ee .05 |. .101 .25-+ 2.95 PARSNIP (310). Olds’ Improved Guernsey. We consider this the best... . OS: <0 OO eas PEPPER (350). Olds’ Ruby King. The most popular large red pepper... :05 |: 15. 250 ee 75 PUMPKIN (361). Olds’ Quaker Pie. Very prolific and a good keeper..... 205 |°=.10 32032360
RADISH (373). Olds’ Improved French Breakfast. Early, handsome,
tender wa Gs CLUS P= ses. oe, ee ae gee Rays eee ee ene ee .05 Po 0 | prec £5) 40
RADISH (376). Olds’ Crimson Giant. Best large radish for first outdoor
TOY Esha nia) ree eer re ae ey Me maid eS egos Seb hae oer ge A grain ee Denar ogcea tena ak in .05.) 10: 215: >= 4055
RADISH (385). Best White Icicle.. The best long, pure white radish. -05:|-— .104_ 20). 50 SPINACH (402). Bloomsdale. Thick, dark green, wrinkled leaves; hardy
andscazseceat ha vor te ce ca. tyeci. cbs ae oa ne amewe em Ci eae seat Rec nei a ae Sees eeu ee eee .05| .10} .15)|- .35 SQUASH (413). Olds’ Golden Hubbard. Very productive and fine for pies|} .05| .10| .20 .65 TOMATO (429). The Matchless. Produces large, red tomatoes throughout
the entire season—yjust right for the home garden.................... .05| .15 | .45)} 1:60 TURNIP (465). Olds’ Purple Top White Globe. A rapid grower, globe- shaped, pure white flesh—a sure cropper and will outyield any other.... .05|- .10|> .15|~ .40
HERB (492). Sage. More extensively used for seasoning than any other 05: |22-. 102 22a Sone
: : By mail, postpaid. | pkt. | pt. | qt. BEANS (15). Olds’ Stringless Green Pod. The best green pod for either market or :
the home -rtarden; early, hardy and productive: .ss5 1.6426 ne ee ee 10 20 35 BEANS (24). Olds’ Pencil Pod Wax. The best wax pod for the home garden—ten- ; ; : der-and “entirely: strimelesss 7A Sjencs 6 es ne Soe ec cores oe 10 (e204 ea SWEET CORN (137). Olds’ Ideal Early. The best early, large eared sweet corn; : commands a high price in market and just the thing for the home garden...... .05:|...201--.35 SWEET CORN (146). Olds’ White Evergreen. A pure white evergreen—fine for >a market gardeners and allswho dike 00d: Sweeb (cCorn.se. Sect, etloccs pas yee once see .05 015 25 = PEAS (325). Notts’ Excelsior. The best early dwarf pea in cultivation; very sweet | : = _ and tender—can be planted at intervals of two weeks throughout the summer. . 10 sao -40 PEAS G28), Olds’ Improved Stratagem. The best of all the large-podded late peas ASO -be-sedsstor, as latenesecomd sear lyon so aiet. censors ee eee ee .10 <20 -40
OLDS’ WISCONSIN STANDARDS COMPRISE 31 VARIETIES. In order to seduce every one to give them a trial, we offer one packet of each, 31 packets in all, amounting to $1.75 at catalogue prices, for $1.00, sy mail postpaid. By express or freight, not prepaid, 75¢e. &For 50 cents we will send postpaid 23 packets, one packet of each—excepting the Peas, Beans and Sweet Corn and
leaving out one each of the Radishes and Onions. If this offer gives you more seed than you wae :
get one of your neighbors to order with you and secure your garden seeds at half price. fo=The Cash Discounts mentioned on page 33, do not apply on the above collections.
EVERY MARKET GARDENER
should have our market: gardeners’ net price list before ordering—free on request.
If your order for garden seeds, in larger quantities than ounces, amounts to $5.00 or nace you are entitled to better prices than those given in this catalogue.
L. L. OLDS SEED COMPANY, MADISON, WIS. 35
The Asparagus bed furnishes the first green delicacy for the table in the spring, is universally popular, and requires but little care. Each packet contains 1, oz. of seed and will plant 15 feet of drill; two to three pounds an acre. We recommend planting roots, however, rather than seed.
1. GCONOVER’S COLOSSAL. The standard variety. Two-year-old roots: 25, 35¢; 100, $1.15, postpaid. By express or freight, not prepaid: 25, 25c; 100, 65c; 1,000, $5.00. SEED: Pkt., 5c; 0Z., 10c; % Ib., 15c; Ib., 45c, postpaid.
2. COLUMBIAN MAMMOTH WHITE. A new variety, with white shoots that stay white. Rather more vigorous in growth and with larger shoots than Conover’s Colossal. Two-year-old roots: Doz., 25c; 25, 40c; 100, $1.25, postpaid. By express or freight, not prepaid: 25, 30c; 100, 75c; 1,000, $6.00. SEED: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % Ib., 15c; lb., 50c, postpaid.
3. BARR’S MAMMOTH. Large and productive; grows twice as large as Conover’s Colossal. PEt., 5c; 0z., 10c; % Ib., 15c; lb., 45c, postpaid.
4. BONVALLET’S GIANT. This new asparagus has proved to be in great demand; its flavor, size and whiteness place it ahead of any other. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; %4 Ib., 15c; lb., 50c postpaid.
5. PALMETTO. The plants are vigorous in growth, producing large thick dark green shoots with a distinctly pointed tip. Roots and seed, same price as for Conover's Colossal.
We can furnish roots of Conover’s Colossal, Columbian Mammoth White and Palmetto—50 of a kind at the 100 rate; 500 at the 1,000 rate. fs Special prices on larger lots on application.
Our beans are Northern grown, thoroughly rogued and carefully hand-picked. Those marked with a star are varieties we specially recommend. Order by number.
Our packets contain two ounces each, and will plant from 10 to 15 feet of drill. One quart will plant 100 feet of drill; 1% bushels one acre. Vitality of good seed, 90%.
ee, 29. OLDS’ REFUGEE WAX. See fT] A illustration. A strong bush and very Rt productive. The pods are five inches
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Jong, slender, nearly round, light golden yellow in color, solid, brittle and stringless. It is be an oe eee aed eed be in every home gar-
len. . C2 ts., 15¢; pt., 20c; qt., 35e postpaid. ’ ? p p qt., ?
15. *STRINGLESS GREEN POD. (Burpee’s.) The best green pod. It is early, ardy and productive, bearing handsome pods which are entirely stringless even when fully matured. The pods are five inches long, of a rich green color, very round and straight. By repeated plantings, fine pods may be had in eon stant . su cece ssion e from ~ spring eee : until cut off
: by heavy | frosts in the fall. For ei- ther the mar- ket or home -| garden, no other green podded bean is so entirely satisfact or y. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., ilGyoR DE, 1 20c-e Cus, 35c, postpaid.
27. NEW HODSOGN WAX. The new wax bush bean and one never affected by rust or blight. This bean is in a elass by itself— it is remarkable for its great size of bush and length of pod. The pods are from 7 to 8 inches long—see illustration. Altogether it is just the bean for market gardeners and truckers. The plants should be thinned out to at least 6 inches m the row on account of the great size of the bush. Pkt., 10c; pt., 20c; qt., 35c, postpaid.
24. *OLDS’ PENCIL POD WAX. This bean is very early, very productive and of most excellent flavor. The pods are long, straight, round like a pencil, fleshy, and of a bright
as” yellow color; absolutely stringless—try it. Pkt., 10c; pt., 20c; qt., 35c, postpaid.
&&E. L. Richmond, of Battle Creek, Mich., writes: ‘‘I tried your Pencil Pod Wax Bean and found them very tender, entirely stringless, and good from the first mess until the last.’’
We state under the heading of each
-_ variety the quantity of seed each packet contains and how much ground it will plant, also how much seed it requires to plant an acre.
REMEMBER We pay the postage on all seeds by the packet, ounce, quarter-pound, pound, pint and quart. If or-
dered by express or freight deduct 10 cents per pound.
36 SELECT VEGETABLE SEEDS.
20%. *OLDS’ STRINGLESS WAX — POD. A brand new Wax Pod Bean-—early,
# prolific and luscious. This bean is early, hardy, > very prolific, entirely stringless, and as good, in quality and productiveness, as Burpee’s Stringless Green Pod. It is a cross of Valentine Wax and Bur- pee’s Stringless Green Pod. i=
Olds’ Stringless Wax grows upright, bearing the ~ beans well off the ground and is loaded with large, handsome pods—see illustration. The pods average six inches in length, light yellow in color, well filled and meaty; they are entirely stringless and of the most de- ~ licious flavor. It is the most prolific bush bean we know of and this combined with its large, handsome, delicious, stringless pods, makes it most valuable for any and every purpose. :
Mr. Thos. Cunningham, of Missouri, with whom this — bean originated, says: ‘‘It is a much better bean than Burpee’s Stringless Green Pod.’’
Mr. H. C. Middleton, of Madison, a successful mar- ket gardener, says: ‘‘I have been growing beans for the last 30 years and your Stringless-Wax Pod is the most prolific bush bean I have ever seen. The large, handsome pods are of the finest flavor and are entirely stringless. Their appearance and quality will command the highest price in any market.’’ ¥
John H. Allen Seed, Co. of Sheboygan, Wis., who grew these beans for us this year, say: ‘‘We like the 4 Hi of your new bean and we will put them on our ~— es :
We have been breeding this bean for several years — and now have a very choice stock. Prices for 1913: Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; pt., 20c; qt., 35c, postpaid. Pe
See page 38 for prices by express or freight, not prepaid. a
20. IMPROVED GOLDEN WAX. The stand ard flat, wax podded variety. The Golden Wax has } long been a popular favorite, and this Improved strain surpasses the old Golden Wax in several ways. The plants are very bushy and not susceptible to blight. The pods are large and handsome—they are also ten- der, brittle and absolutely without strings or coarse fibre at all stages until maturity, while the color is a rich golden-yellow. It is a heavy cropper and valu- able for both home and market gardening. Pkt., 10c; ~~ pt., 20c; qt., 35c, postpaid, Re cis ~
21. IMPROVED BLACK WAX. (Dwarf Ger- man Prolific.) This bean originated from the old Black Wax and is a great improvement over its parent. One of the earliest of all the wax beans and very pro- ductive. The pods are from four to five inches in © length, usually slightly curved, quite round, brittle and stringless. Pkt., 10c; pt., 20c; qt., 35c postpaid.
17. BLAGK VALENTINE. An excellent variety
and an improvement over the old popular standard Early Red Valentine—not quite so early, but one- third larger, with round, straight pods, hardy and pro- lific: —Pkt:, 10c; “pt:, 20cs qt. 35¢e, postpaid. 25. *OLDS’ ROUND POD KIDNEY WAX. A handsome second early wax bean. This new bean gcombines all the good qualities of Wardwell’s Kid- s” ney Wax with the best round-podded sorts. It is the same in season as Wardwell’s, and is entirely free from rust. The plants are stocky, and very productive. The pods are large, handsome, of a rich lemon-yellow, and stringless. Pkt., 10c; pt., 20c; qt., 35c, postpaid.
28. * CURRIE’S RUST-PROOF WAX. Absolute- — ly rust-proof. Grown side by side with other wax beans, this variety remained entirely free from rust. It is early and productive; the pods are straight, rather flat, five inches long, of a light golden yellow color; of very fine flavor and excellent quality; crisp, tender and entirely string- less. Pkt., 10c; pt., 20c; qt., 35c, postpaid.
23. WARDWELL’S KIDNEY WAX. One of the earliest, hardiest and most productive wax pod beans. Fa- mous with market gardeners. Pods are long and ‘showy, # a third longer than Golden Wax, and a week earlier. As rich, golden yellow, brittle and entirely stringless. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; pt., 20c; qt., 35c} postpaid.
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We believe in halftone illustrations made from photogiaphs. If you grow anything good from our seeds, send us a photograph of it—like Hodson Wax Bean or Round Pod Kidney Wax. We will pay the a cost of the photograph, and if we can do so, will use ~ “a it in our next catalogue. To make good pictures the photographs should be on glossy paper, any size (the larger the subject, the better), mounted or un- a -mounted.
gor lt you have anything new that is good, write us about it.
L. L. OLDS SEED COMPANY, MADISON,
13. BOUNTIFUL. illustration), and a bountiful yielder. from tough, membranous lining. last in the fall. qt., 35c, postpaid.
14. THE LONGFELLOW. A new Green Pod Bean.
round, straight, fleshy pods—very tender and Bee:
10c; pt., 20¢; qt., 35c, postpaid.
16. OLDS’ BEST OF ALL BUSH. Pod Bush varieties. long, straight pods, well above the soil. fine flavor, 20c; qt., 35c, postpaid.
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A new Stringless Bush Bean. The flat green pods are absolutely stringless and entirely free This bean is a continuous bearer—the first in the spring and the Fine for the home garden and just right for the truck
altogether one of the most desirable both for
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Extra early, tender, large-podded (see
patch. Pkt., 10c; pt., 20c;
An extra early variety with perfectly
We heartily recommend this variety. Pkt.,
One of the finest and most productive of all the Green The plants grow erect, 18 to 20 inches in height, bearing a profusion of The pods are fleshy,
succulent, stringless and of extra
market and home use. Pkt., 10c; pt.,
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34. BURPEE-IMPROVED BUSH LIMA. Earlier, larger and more productive than Burpee’s Bush Lima. The bush is vigorous in growth, upright and has a heavy foliage. The pods are uniform in size, with an average of five beans to a pod—see illustration above. The beans are large, thin skinned and of fine flavor. The pods are borne in clusters and are easily gathered. This bean is a great improvement over the well- known Burpee’s Bush Lima. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkKts., 15c; pt., 25c; qt., 40c, postpaid.
36. LAZY WIFE POLE. A very popular pole bean. A great favorite with the housewife, stringless and of a rich, buttery flavor. The pods are dark green in color, 4% inches in length, and are produced in great abundance. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; pt., 20c; qt., 35c, postpaid.
30. * BURPEE’S BUSH LIMA, A true bush lima bean, requiring no poles or supports. Burpee’s Bush Lima can be successfully grown by any one, and it ought to be in every garden. The bushes grow erect 18 to 20 inches high. Each pod contains 3 or 4 large beans; very tender and of a delicious flavor. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; pt., 20c; qt., 35c, postpaid.
38. FORD’S MAMMOTH PODDED. The largest podded, finest flavored and most produc- tive Pole Lima Bean. The pods average 8 inches in length, with from five to seven beans in a pod (see illustration), excellent for using either green or dry. The vines grow vigorously, setting beans early, and continuing to bear right up to frost. Pkt., 10c; pt., 20c; at., 35c.
The Best Seeds that grow are sold by Olds.
See next page for prices by express or freight, not prepaid.
We have arranged our catalogue different from most other seed catalogues. novelty pages, but list all varieties under their respective headings,
We have no
38 SELECT VEGETABLE SEEDS.
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BEANS. Full List. By mail, postpaid. || snob yeaa =
Pints, half-pecks and half-bushels at quart, peck and bushel rates. | Pkt.| Pt. | Qt. || Qt. Pe tea SE ee BURR E hk Ba Ue | ae ee eee il lee te Sa eee tee
10. EXTRA EARLY REFUGEE. LEarly, hardy and productive. |$0.10 |$0.20 \$0.35 |)$0.20 1$1.10 |$4.00 11. ROUND YELLOW SIX WEEKS. Karly; very productive. .10 On eroo. -20 $720 ee: 74 12. IMPROVED ROUND POD VALENTINE. An improved
strain of the well-known standard green pod snap bean.. .10 .20 B35 20 25. 13. BOUNTIFUL. A new stringless bush bean; early; tender. .10 .20 .B5 .20 ee re 14. LONGFELLOW. The new green pod. PAE OOH siaedioke oe 10 20 35 201 1.15.\-4535 15. kSTRINGLESS GREEN POD (Burpee’s). Best green pod..| 10] [20] .35|| (20| 135/525 16. . OLDS’ "BEST sOF_ ALL BUSH. =-Pace Sh. J) eee ee ee AO. b~ .20°)° 35 .20| 1.10! 4.00 17. BLACK VALENTINE. A greatly improved Valentine..... LOR ee. 20ube ee -20 | 1.25 | 4.65 ; 20. IMPROVED GOLDEN WAX. A very popular bean.... AOS ce 20s eaee -20| 1.30) 5.00 | aa Oe OR WAX POD. A brand new wax ; ¥
pod bean. ee illustration and description, page 36......... .10 .20 Sa -20 | 1.40 : 21. IMPROVED BLACK WAX. Early and very prolific....| .10 .20 SOO 20 | 1.25 a6 be 22.. DAVIS WHITE KIDNEY WAX. Productive and very ~3
handsome>“fine for -homecuse sno. ee ee ate ovaj a seRAe Res pit .10 .20 5) 20} 1.30 |-4.95 am 23. WARDWELL’S KIDNEY WAX. A valuable wax pod: early. Oss 20she too 20 | 1.35] 5.25 =m 24. %OLDS’ PENCIL POD WAX. A fine wax pod. Page 35....] .10| .20! .35|| .20| 1.301 4.95 — 25. xOLDS’ ROUND POD KIDNEY WAX. Best second early. . sAOQE ea Onl eo 220 (1.25 | 47/5 oe 27. HODSON WAX. Never affected by rust or blight. Page 35! .10! .20! .35 20! 1.25] 4.65 - 28. *CURRIE’S RUST-PEROOF WAX. Absolutely rust-proof. . ALO 220 ae os 20 |\-4225-)54540 29. OLDS’ REFUGEE WAX. See illustration, page 35....... -10:|-. .20°} = (35 .20:'| 1,20°| 4.50.08 29144. VALENTINE WAX. A splendid prolific second-early.... TOS 20H 235 .20 | 1.25| 4:75" 30. *¥BURPEER’S BUSH LIMA. True bush lima—no poles..... .10 .20 635 .20 | 1.30! 5.00 31. HENDERSON’S BUSH LIMA. The earliest bush Lima.. LO .20N™ 235 201° 12354-5300 .ean 32. KING OF THE GARDEN LIMA. The favorite pole Lima. . 1. Ou) 2.205. 235 .20| 1.35] 5.25 33. FORD’S MAMMOTH PODDED. A large podded pole lima. 10 20 35 20 | 1.40|.5.45 34. BUS EEE eye BUSH LIMA. The earliest and| ~ 3 : x : Tee
most sproductive -DUSM, WimMa pe me lens toes se OE ee ee ee = a 35. BEST OF ALL POLE (White Creaseback). The best early. a0 50 35 "30 1:30 5.00 “a 386. LAZY WIFE POLE. The most popular pole bean........ ‘10! 201 (35 ‘901 1.401.545) 37. GOLDEN CLUSTFR WAX POLE. A valuable snap bean. Ou Oe ag "95 | 1.55.1 6.00 om 38. KENTUCKY WONDER. A very popular pole bean...... Siete ee te | "90 | 1.
We take great care to have seed that will produce beets free from rootlets and uniform in size. Our packets each contain 1% oz. of seed and will plant from 12 to 15 feet of drill; four to five pounds, one acre. Those marked with a star are the varieties we especially recommend. Vitality of good seed, 90%. Order by number. = sy 51. OLDS’ IMP’D CROSBY’S EGYPTIAN. |
*% The most desirable early market beet. <A selection 4 from Early Egyptian, which is the standard extra os” early sort. It retains the earliness of its parent, and has a more desirable shape—see illustration. It is deep red in color and of better quality than Egyptian, being sweeter and more tender. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 1% Ib., 30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid.
544%. OLDS’ DANISH BLOOD TURNIP. A grand new - : = y¥table beet s combi ning more good qualities than any other round variety. It is a hand- some r-o un d beet; fine-grained, with blood-red flesh. Very early, tender and makes a handsome pickling sort. It re- tains its crispness and freedom f ro m woodiness throughout the entire season. The tops are _ rich blood-red in color and can be used in ornamental bedding. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % 1b., 25c; 1lb., 85c, postpaid.
54. EARLY YELLOW TURNIP. An early, yellow, globe-shaped variety; very sweet, tender and crisp. Both skin and flesh a bright light yellow, in marked contrast to the deep coloring of other varieties. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; 4% Ib., 25c; Ihb.,, 90c, postpaid. -
48. DETROIT DARK RED TURNIP. A very fine early turnip beet, with dark red skin and bright red flesh. It grows very smooth, is globular in shape—see illustration, and is tender and sweet. A splendid beet for bunching for market and one of the best for the market garden. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; %4 Ib., 35c; lb., $1.20, postpaid. :
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L. L. OLDS SEED COMPANY, MADISON, WIS. 39
41. *OLDS’ IMPROVED BLOOD TURNIP. ‘The standard early beet. The Early Blood Turnip Beet is one of the best-known and most popular of the early sorts. Olds’ Improved is very smooth, of medium size (see illustration), dark red flesh, fine grain, very sweet and tender. It grows quickly, with small, uniform tops. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 Ib., 35c; Ib., $1.25, postpaid.
43. *THE ELECTRIGC.. The best sec- ond early beet. The Electric is remarkably uniform in shape and size, with smooth, dark red skin, small leaves and a small tap root. The flesh is fine grained and tender. We rec- ommend the Electric to all those wanting a fine early table beet. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 15c; Y% Ib., 40c; lb., $1.50, postpaid.
50. NEW COLUMBIA. A superb main- crop variety. This beet grows from 3 to 4 inches in diameter; smooth and free from small rootlets. Flesh deep blood-red, tender and of rich flavor. Compared with the large standard varieties, Columbia has proven earlier than any, and best of all in quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ™% Ib., 35c; 1lb., $1.15, postpaid.
Beets again produced only about half a crop of seed last season and prices are much higher than two years ago, although somewhat lower than last year.
52. *CRIMSON GLOBE. A new variety of great merit. Unequaled for table use; very handsome, early and suitable for a main-crop variety, of medium size, almost globe-shaped and free from rootlets. The flesh is a deep puplish crimson and of the finest quality, always sweet and tender, and never stringy. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; % lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid.
40%. *OLDS’ EARLIEST FORCING (Fireball).
A new, extra early beet; suitable for forcing. This
beet is bright red in color, has a smooth skin and is
solid and very sweet in flavor. The leaf stalks and tap
roots are quite small (see illustration), making it val- uable for sowing in frames. It retains its fresh table qual- ities better than most beets and is also a valuable sort to sow in the open ground. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15¢c; 1% Ib., 40c; Ilh., $1.50, postpaid.
454%. OLDS’ DANISH HALF LONG. A new table beet; unequaled for slicing. It grows partly out of the ground and is free from roughness. It tapers from three inches in diameter, at the shoulder, to a slender root; brilliant red in color and very handsome in ap- pearance when cooked and sliced for the table: It is tender, fine grained and of excellent quality—try it. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % Ib., 30c; Ib., $1.10, postpaid.
52%. LUCULLUS SWISS CHARD. The new Swiss Chard, or Spinach Beet. The plants grow from two to two and one-half feet in height. The stalks are thick, broad. and deli- cious when cooked and served in the same man- ner aS asparagus. The Lucullus has large, pointed,» crumpled leaves—see illustration, which when cooked and served in the same manner as spinach are tender and fine flavored. a 5c; oz., 10c; % lb, 35c; lb. $1.35, post- paid.
45. *NEW EARLY MODEL. The Per- fect Beet. It is medium early, coming in be- tween the Electric and Crimson Globe. The. bulbs run very uniform and are almost round; fine-grained, tender and sweet—never woody or stringy. It is a fine variety for the home cardeny SPE. 56s. 027.7 L0e 4 1b.,.235¢> 1b. $1.15, postpaid.
We receive, every year, a large number of testimonial letters from our customers. These letters are of recent date and unsolicited. We like to get them and would like to print all of them in this catalogue, but cannot do so for
Mrs. Eliza Pickett, of Dublin, Texas, Oct. 28th, 1912, writes: ‘‘I ordered seeds from you this year for the first time and found them _to be all right. All the seeds I got from you did well and I was well pleased with them.’’ THIS CATALOGUE is mailed without re- quest to all who have ordered of us in the last three years. Please notify us of any change of postoffice address. : ;
We have for introduction this year a new Watermelon—page 53. Order anything from this catalogue amounting to $1.00 or more and we will give, free on request, a sample packet.
See next page for prices of beet by express or freight, not prepaid.
40 SELECT VEGETABLE SEEDS.
BEETS. Full List. | By mail, postpaid.
If ordered by express or freight, deduct 10 cts. per Ib. » PEt. |* -oz5. >| We 40. IMPROVED EARLY EGYPTIAN. The standard market variety; grows quickly, producing smooth, flat, turnip-shaped roots......... $0.05 | $0.10 | $0.25 | $0.95 402. %OLDS’ EARLIEST FORCING (Fireball). A new extra early beet, suitable both for forcing and the open ground................ -05 sie) -40 1.50
41. *%OLDS’ IMPROVED BLOOD TURNIP. The standard early beet. .05 10 35. \) Bs 42. EDMAND’S EARLY BLOOD TURNIP. Dark red; fine flavor; =
good for winter use, and one of the best beets grown........... é 05 10. \—~ 135 1.15 43.%THE ELECTRIC. The best second early beet. Page 39...... 05 15-12 40 1.50 44. EARLY ECLIPSE. Very early, globe-shaped, with small top, thin
root;' skin bright red; flesh fine prained......¢...025.4.000% nites aie es ¥-.O5 .10 .30 1.00 45.%NEW _EARLY MODEE.« The perfect heets oo. fe eae .05 .10 .35 1.15 454%. OLDS’ DANISH HALF LONG. A new brilliant red beet. -05 10 30 1.10 46. HALF LONG BLOOD. Fine for winter use. Always smooth, crisp
and tender, remaining so until late in the season; dark red flesh.... 05 10 25 85 47. LONG SMOOTH BLOOD RED. A well-known winter beet; late
in -Maturine, biupcan sexcellent, keep er-lers se bees Ge. sites eee .05 .10 25 -90 48. DETROIT DARK RED TURNIP. A fine early turnip beet. One
of the best for the market garden; dark red skin, and bright
TEA SAG SDs | Ae ees AOE occa. Re ie EER DO ete es een ietbe bafinhe Seo .05 -10 .35 1.20 49. MARKET GARDENERS’. The great all seasons’ beet........ 2. .05 .10 -30 1.25 50: NEW COLUMBIA.. ~A fine mainrcropivariety? oo... ic pee ee .05 .10 200 1.15 51. CROSBY’S EGYPTIAN. A most desirable early market beet..... .05 .10 .30 1.00 52. %CRIMSON GLOBE. A new variety of great merit. Page 39.. .05 .10 .30 1.00
5214. %LUCULLUS SWISS CHARD. The new Swiss Chard Beet..., .05 .10 .35 1.25 53. SWISS CHARD. The well-known spinach beet; grown for its
succulent tops—prepare and use like spinach or asparagus........ .05 .10 220 95 54. EBARLY YELLOW TURNIP. An early, yellow, globe-shaped variety. .05 .10 BAS .90 54%. OLDS’ DANISH BLOCD TURNIP. Round, fine-grained with blood-red flesh. See description, page 38 .05 -10 «25 85
Mammoth Long Red. 5 Ibs. $1.50, not prepaid.
Mangels are good keepers and very productive. 35 to 50 tons can be grown to the acre. Five or six pounds of seed will sow an acre. If ordered by ex- —— press or freight, deduct 10 cts. per lb. 2 Ibs. or more at 5-lb. rates. By mail, postpaid. Order by number. pkt.| oz. |% Ib.| Ib. |5 Ibs.
55. MAMMOTH LONG RED. The best long red mangel; very pro-|— | ductive, often yielding 50 tons to the acre. It grows well above the
groundand-as <easily= narveste dete coe. oo oe. oe Oh ote. eee See ee $...../$0.05 |$0.15 $0.45 |$2.00 56. GOLDEN TANKARD. The best yellow mangel in cultivation; 05 15 50 | 2.25
glohe-shaped, easily harvested and very desirable..............|°°°7° aS : : 3 57. GOLDEN GIANT INTERMEDIATE. Intermediate between the
lone *sand.; the “elobe-shaped:.% sees oe ce ees a ee Se ee 05:}) --15.)3..40) iS 58. CHAMPION YELLOW GLOBE. The best globe-shaped mangel.|---.-| -05) .15| .40/ 1.75 59. GIANT ECKENDORF. The most popular mangel in Germany,
also proving very satisfactory in the United States—has a high per- 9.95
centage. of dry matter and is easily harvested-:.......... 2.05 soe [sees 05} 15} .50| 4.
60. LANE’S IMPERIAL SUGAR. A great favorite. Not so rich in sugar as Vilmorin’s, but larger and more profitable to grow for
feedime oo wb see ess Bo ertaeet Ng Yee Soper Vik oe eee Des AR 4 he aaa a 6 PRS Te ea Sage Soe ant .05.| 15 ]> 245] 2.00 61. KLEIN WANZLEBEN SUGAR. Largely grown for sugar. The
root is straight and even. A heavy yielder and very rich in sugar]|......| .05 15 .40 | 1.75 62. VILMORIN’S IMPROVED SUGAR. An improved French variety;
very rich, containing usually as high as 16 per cent of sugar....|..... 05] .15} ».40} 1.75 63. ee HALF-SUGAR. One of the most yeni for roca :
stock. It unites the large size of the mangel with the great feeding
value. of the sue@ar beets 2 frac aise oe ete Re aarp ati ae ae ee .05| .15| .45}| 2.00
Mangels and Sugar Beets produced less than half a crop last season and seed is scarce with prices higher than two years ago. Order early.
BRUSSELS SPROUTS.
A species of cabbage, requiring the same cultivation. The sprouts resemble small cabbage growing mene on the etalk of the plant. They are fine for boiling during’ late fall and winter. . =z 65. OLDS’ NEW DANISH. The plants are strong and robust, and the stalks large, thick and close-jointed. But the most desirable feature of this variety is that almost the whole | stalk is covered and those at the bottom of the stalk are as fine and solid as those further — up. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 40c; lb., $1.50, postpaid. : :
Do not fail to take advantage of our liberal Cash Discounts. See page 33.
L. L. OLDS SEED COMPANY, MADISON, WIS. 41
Our cabbage seed is the best American-grown, excepting of the Danish varieties, which can only reach perfection in Denmark. Each packet contains 1-6th oz. of seed, sufficient to produce 500 plants; % lb. will plant one acre. Those marked with a star are the varieties we specially recommend. Vitality of good seed, 90%. Order by number. Use Slug Shot as a remedy for cabbage worms.
70. xOLDS’ SELECT EAR- LY JERSEY WA K EFIELD. The best early cabbage in cultivation. It forms fine, solid heads of good size, with very few outer leaves, and is of the best quality. Seed grown from selected heads only. Pkt., 5c; 0Z.,15c; 7% Ib., 45c;3 Ib., $1.65, postpaid.
8844. GLORY OF ENKHUIZEN. A new variety from Holland; considered the most im- portant recent introduc- tion in the cabbage line. The heads are of medium size, globe shaped, hand- some (see illustration), with few outer leaves and just right for mar- ket; very productive and excellent in quality, sur- passing in flavor most of the other varieties. Pkts., 10c; 2 pkts , 15c; 0z., 20c; 1% lb., 70c; lb., $2.50, postpaid.
844%. COPENHAGEN MARKET. The new Danish cabbage and the earliest ball- shaped variety; two weeks later than the Early Jersey Wakefield. The heads are solid, of fine quality, with small cores and weighing about 10 pounds each—see illustration. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; 0z., 30c; % Ib., $1.15; 1b., $4.50, postpaid.
74. *THE VOLGA. A valuable acquisi- tion in the cabbage line. The heads are as round as a ball. The flesh is firm and tender. It matures two weeks earlier than any other of our late growing sorts, and if set out early will mature in July and August. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; Y% \b., 50¢; 1lb., $1.85, postpaid.
79. OLDS’ BRIDGEPORT DRUM- HEAD. A select strain of the finest of
all Drumheads; grown only from the largest and most perfect heads. It makes a very large, round, firm head. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15¢c; 1% lb., 40c; lb., $1.45, postpaid. :
85. OLDS’ SELECT DANISH BALL
HEAD. The best cabbage for keeping
through the winter. The heads are perfectly
round (see illustration), solid and deep, and of a fine white color, making them different in ap- pearance from any other variety. The quality is su- perior and it is the best keeper of all cabbages, al- though not as large as some. .Best Imported Danish- grown Seed: Pkt., 5c; 0z., 15c; % lb., 45c; lb., $1.65, postpaid.
854%. THE HOLLANDER. An excellent cab- bage for late spring and for shipping. The heads are of medium size, solid and handsome in appearance; good keepers. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; %4 lb., 50c; Ihb., $1.75, postpaid. :
874... OLDS’ LONG STEM BALL HEAD. (Danish-Grown.) ~The Danish Ball Head has a very solid head and-is unequaled for shipping and keeping’ qualities. Many trials have demonstrated this. "The Long Stem is the best strain of Ball Head and produces a fine market size head. The head is very hard, almost round, fine grained and heavier than any other of equal size. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 1% lb., 55c; Ib., $2.00, postpaid.
: We catalogue the best American and Danish grown Cabbage—see hext page for full list.
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CABBAGE. Full List. By mail postpaid.
70. *OLDS’ SELECT EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD. Best early cabbage. . $0.05 $0.15 |$0.45 |$1.65 71. EXTRA EARLY EXPRESS. Earliest of all. Small pointed heads.... 5055) db.) ea feckoaie 72. LARGE WAKEFIELD or CHARLESTON. About a week later than Jer-
sey Wakefield and. about lalf as large aeain. co 625. eres ss st ee wee te .05| .15 -45| 1.60 73. EARLY SPRING. The earliest flat-headed variety...........-.e.--- 05 .15 -40 | 1.50 74.%THE VOLGA. A valuable acquisition in the cabbage line.......... .05 ot5 501] 1.85 75. x%ALLHEAD EARLY. Best all-the-year-round cabbage................- 054-015) 40 |S 160m 76. THE HOUSER. A favorite late winter cabbage....... Sees AES — ZO 5a oe LO 230] 1.25 77. HENDERSON’S SUCCESSION. Second early................+-: BOD ae 45] 1.60 78. SUREYHEAD: >Allphead andosire:sto snead 22.3 ercctes sip ave esterase 05 As 40] 1.50 -79. OLDS’ BRIDGEPORT DRUMHEAD. A select strain....... egrets a ee 405'3)- 315 | “401 145 80: ALL SEASONS: --Good for both, carly-and Jates-..2...: Wes see «06 105: 51518 20g 81. EARLY SUMMER. A great favorite with market gardeners......... S05, Fe 3S 40] 1.35 8142. EARLY FLAT DUTCH. An extra fine second early............... .O5 15 -50 | 1.80 82. *%PREMIUM LATE FLAT DUTCH. An old favorite variety........ We. 05+] 3.15: = ee0) Sb 83. PERFECTION DRUMHEAD SAVOY. The best of all the Savoys....| .05| .15| -45] 1.65 84. FOTTLER’S IMPROVED BRUNSWICK. Good both for intermediate
ANG: WANGET WSC Fx Ho sais ease eh eS ene ees Che Sar ae ae 051.15 60} 1.65 84144. COPENHAGEN MARKET. Earliest round-head variety. Page 41.. 10 .30 | 1.15 | 4.50 85. %OLDS’ SELEC'T DANISH BALL HEAD. The best keeper for winter. .05 AS |5 345 16) 8544. THE HOLLANDER. Fine for late spring and for shipping......... .05 .15 .50 | 1.75 86. DANISH SUMMER BALL HEAD. An excellent second early........ 05 15 .45| 1.70 8614. DANISH DARK RED BALL HEAD. Valuable for kraut............ .05 615 .50| 1.85 87. OLDS’ DANISH SURBHEADSR. Sure to head................... 2057 -=a1S .50} 1.80 8714. OLDS’ LONG STEM BALL HEAD. The best Danish-grown seed..... .05 (20 \S =O st enOD 88. FILDERKRAUT. Pointed heads; much used for kraut..............]..05| .15}| .40] 1.45 8814. GI-.ORY OF ENKHINZEN. A new variety. See page 41............ -10 .20 .70 | 2.50 89. MAMMOTH ROCK RED. MHard-heading: fine for pickling.......... -.05| .15| .40] 1.50 8914.RED DUTCH. A red cabbage for pickling .................-2+2- -05 15) .40] 1.50
Our cauliflower seed is grown in Denmark and is the best that can be procured. Hach packet contains enough seed to produce 250 plants; from 83 to 4 ounces of seed will furnish plants enough for one acre. Those marked with a star are the varieties we specially recommend. Order by number.
S 95. OLDS’ EARLIEST OF ALL. “cal The earliest and quickest growing cauli- 5 | a flower we know of. The plants are of - strong growth and produce erect, fine, solid heads—see illustration. It is the best ‘variety for forcing, also desirable for frames and the open ground, where an early market is desired. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; 14 oz., 25c; ly oz., 40c; 0Z., 70c; Y% Ib., $2.50, postpaid.
94. AUTUMN GIANT. Ove of the finest
late varieties. Heads large, compact and thor- oughly protected by the leaves. Pkt., 5¢; % i} oz., 15c; 0oz., 25c; 14 lh., 95c. ;
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90. *xIMPROVED EARLY SNOWBALL. We know of no better type of this variety—very early, smooth, rounded heads (see illustration), fine grained, compact and even in size. The Snowball is now the standard variety the country over. Good for either home use or market. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; %4 02z., 30c; % oz., 55¢c; oz., $1.00; % Ib., $3.75, postpaid.
91. EARLY FAVORITE. This is a fine strain of cauliflower. If you want a good-variety at a low price, you will mak- no mistake in ordering the sich Pkt., 5c;:.7/, 02.,-30¢; 0oz., 50c; 1% Ih., aw . : .
93. *DRY WEATHER. The best Cauliflower for every kind of soil. It pro- duces large, solid, pure white heads (see illustration). It matures about a week later than our Improved Early Snowball, and is especially adapted for growing in
dry location. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; % oz., 30c; Y% oz., 50c; oz. 90c; % Ib, $3.50, postpaid. S
92. LARGE EARLY ERFURT.
Best for second early, about two weeks We have cultural directions printed in the form of later than Early Snowball. Pkt., 10c;°2 - a vest pocket booklet—a copy is sent with every order pkts., 15c; 1% oz., 25c; Y% oz., 40c; oz., . for Garden or Flower Seeds. : 70c; % Ib!, $2.75, postpaid.
garWe can also furnish cabbage and cauliflower plants, in season—see page 68,
L. L. OLDS SEED COMPANY, MADISON, WIS. 43
Our carrot seed is grown from carefully selected roots. Each packet contains 1 oz. of seed, suffi- cient for a row 25 feet long. Three pounds will sow an acre in drills 2 feet apart. ‘I'wo Ibs. or more at 5-lb rates. Vitality of good seed, 80%. Order by number,
108. OLDS’ HALF - LONG S T U M P ROOTED. For smoothness, even shape, absence of rootlets, small tap root, etc., this carrot is unsur- passed. It is early and one of the best for summer use and the home
: ae garden. It is a SSS So ae ee good keeper and = et never becomes @) heart | a Ne stringy. It is 4 ra. q ae productive and ——$_ — ——- one of the best
carrots we know of. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; % Ib., 30c; Ib., $1.10, postpaid.
101. xEARLY SHORT TOP. One of the best for family use. Tt is an attractive stump-rooted variety and one suited for the home garden. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 15c; % Ib., 40c; Ib., $1.35, postpaid.
100. *DANVERS HALF LONG. Stump-rooted, of excellent col- or and very productive. Easily harvested and a favorite, both for table use and for stock. Pkt. , Se; oz., 10c; ¥% Ib., 25c; lb., 75c, postpaid.
103. *QXHEART. The best all-round carrot. Very thick, 5 inches long and nearly as broad, and very blunt at the lower extrem- ities—see illustration above. Equally good for table use or stock. Pkt., 5¢; 0z., 10c; % Ib., 25c; 1b., 95c, postpaid. :
GD: OLDS’ IMPROVED LONG ORANGE. A standard
late variety; deep orange color; much improved by selection of the best formed and deepest colored roots. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 25c; lb., 80c, postpaid. 104. *EARLY CHANTENAY. Very early, and most profitable of all early carrots. Grows five or six inches long. Used extensively
by market gardeners and primarily a table carrot but also profitable for stock. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; %4 lb. ,30c; 1b., $1.00, postpaid.
112. THE MASTODON. The heaviest cropper, yield- ing more tons to the acre than any other carrot. The flesh is white, solid, crisp and very sweet. Easily harvested and well liked by stock. Oz., 10c; Y% Ib., 25c; lb., 85c, post- paid. Not prepaid: 5 Ibs., $3.50.
g2—Good carrot seed is still scarce and prices are higher than two years ago—but the best is always the cheapest.
CARROT. Full List. By mail postpaid. If by express or freight, deduct 10 cts. per lb.’ pkt. | oz. | 4b. | lb. 100. %DANVERS HALF LONG. A general favorite...............-- $0.05 | $0.10 | $0.25 | $0.75 101. *EBARLY SHORT TOP. One of the best carrots for home use.... 05 15 .40 1.35 102. OLDS’ IMPROVED LONG ORANGE. The standard late variety, .05 .10 25 .80 103. *OXHEART. The best all-round carrot... 0: ..... cece wee ees .05 .10 25 .95 104. KEARLY CHANTENAY. One of the best early carrots........ .05 .10 .30 | 1.00 105. EBARLIEST FRENCH FORCING. Used expressly for forcing... .05 .10 .35 | 1.20 166. EARLY SCARLET SHORT-HORN. A popular early variety.... .05 10 (Sona too 107. INTERMEDIATE OR ST. VALERY. A fine late variety...... .05 10 30 | 1.15 108. OLDS’ HALF-LONG STUMP-ROOTED. One of the best car- rots we know of—see illustration and description above......... .05 .10 .30 | 1.10 110. LARGE WHITE BELGIAT. A stock carrot; very productive} ..... .10 25 85 111. LONG ORANGE BELGIAN. For stock; orange colored roots] ..... 10 25 95 112. THE MASTODON. The heaviest cropper..............- ea cea ® estos 10 25 85
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS FREE.
For several years we printed cultural directions on the backs of packet and ounce bags. We now have them printed in the form of a booklet—a copy of which is sent with every order for Garden or Flower seeds. :
44 SELECT VEGETABLE SEEDS.
Celery seed is slow to germinate. Vitality of good seed, 65%. Cover light and keep moist. Our packets each contain enough seed to produce 1,000 plants; 2 oz. of seed sufficient for one acre. Those marked with a star are the varieties we specially recommend. Order by number.
22,119. OLDS’ NEW ROSE. The best 108: red celery; of excellent flavor, solid, crisp y and stringless. The new rose is a splen- did late variety and an excellent keeper. Pkt., 5c; Y% oz., 10c; 0z., 15c; 14 lb., 50e.
120%. MAGNIFICENT. A fine late cel-
ery; noted for its keeping qualities. The stalks are long and thick—see illustration; very brit- tle, solid, crisp and when blanched, of a golden yellow color; excellent for winter use. Pkt., 5c; TY, 0z., 10c; 0z., 15c; 1% lb., 50c, postpaid.
117. *GOLDEN SELF-BLANGHING.. The leading early variety. Stalks are broader and heavier than those of White Plume, and supe- rior in quality, while it is only a little later. Our seed is a Selected strain. Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 25c; Ye oz., 50c; 0z., 90c; ¥ 1b., $3.50, postpaid.
B: earliest celery known. A. great favorite. Its KY stalks are naturally white, so that the work “ce of blanching is accomplished by simply drawing them together. Not a good keeper, but an excellent sort: for fall and early winter use. Pkt., be: 1, 02. \10c% 02, doc. 4 1b.;/45¢:
121. *WINTER QUEEN. A most desirable winter. variety. It will keep late into spring; is beautiful in appearance (see illustration), of close habit and compact growth; ribs perfectly solid and erisp. Pkt., 5c; 4% oz., 10c; 0z., 15c; 4% Ilb., 40c, postpaid.
fae We can furnish celery plants, in season—see page 68.
Al 115. WHITE PLUME. Olds’ Select. The Ee
By mail, postpaid. pkt. |%4 0z.| oz. |% Ib.
CELERY. Full List.
One pound of any variety at 314% times the price of 14 Ib.
115. WHITE PLUME. Olds’ Select. The earliest celery known........ $0.05 |$0.10 |$0.15 |$0.45 116. PINK PLUME. A strong, healthy, compact grower; solid and crisp .05 10}. .15)]-.50 117. *%GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING. The leading early variety......... 51 -50} .90} 3.50 — 118. GIANT PASCAL. Best for fall and winter use. Stalks are very ate .05 JL: 2S 4 40 119. OLDS’ NEW ROSE. The best red celery; very solid........... .05 10 15] .50 120. DWARF GOLDEN HEART. A standard variety, grown for market. .05 10} .15] 45 1201%. MAGNIFICENT. A late variety; noted for its keeping cpanee .05 .10 eLojje 50 = 121. *%WINTER QUEEN. A most desirable variety for winter use. a2 .05 10}. .15 | .40 122. %SNOW WHITE. A free blancher and not subject to rust ........ 05 -15) .20} ~.60 123. SILVER SELF-BLANCHING. A white self-blanching celery, combin-
ing the grand qualities of Golden Self-Blanching and White Plume. 051-4 5s| 72 oh aera 124. “CELERY FOR SEASONING. Good, clean seed..... Lee ee ost et SRNR Resi Sac .05 | .08] .20
CELERIAC.
125. NEW GIANT PRAGUE. The largest and best sort
grown, Pkt., 5c; 0z., 15c; % lb., 40c., lb., $1.50, postpaid. GHICORY.
130. LARGE ROOTED. Fine for salads, with oil and vine- gar. The roots make a good substitute for coffee. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; %4 lb., 25c; lb., 70c, postpaid.
COLLARDS.
132. GEORGIA. A Southern cabbage. Large, loose heads.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; %4 Ib., 20c; lb., 65c, postpaid. CORN SALAD.
133. LARGE SEEDED. A fine salad and a good substitute for lettuce. Pkt., 5c; 0z., ae eee 15c; lb., 50c, postpaid.
134. EXTRA CURLED. tier Grass.) The best variety. Every one should sow a little for early spring use. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ™% lb., 15c., lb., 45c, postpaid.
Do not fail to order our ‘‘Wisconsin Standards’’—see page 34.
QUANTITY OF SEED RE- QUIRED TO PLANT AN ACRE. —wWe find a great variation in the tables given by different seeds- men—which certainly is confusing to those seeking information. The quantity of seed required for an acre, aS given by us under each heading, is based upon our own trials, and agrees substan- tially with Prof. L. H. Bailey, a recognized authority. -
L. L. OLDS SEED COMPANY, MADISON, WIS. 45
~Our Sweet or Sugar Corn is properly cured and first class in every respect. Plant at inter- vals of two weeks until July. Our packets each contain 144 ounces, sufficient to plant 20 to 25 hills. One petk will plant an acre in hills. Vitality of good seed, 95%. Order by number. Sweet corn is sold by measure. For prices by express or freight—see page 47.
137. OLDS’ IDEAL EARLY. A True Sweet Corn. C. S. Clark, of Wakeman, Ohio, writes: ‘‘Your Olds’ Early is now 10 days earlier than when we first got it. It is a grand, early, white, pure sweet corn.’’ We offered this corn first in 1907 by sample packet only; since then we have been carefully selecting our stock seed and all the time improving it, until now we think we have the finest variety of sweet corn known to the seed trade today. It withstands drought remarkably well and adapts itself to any kind of soil.
The stalks average six feet in PEEP O DAY
height, producing two and often Earliest on record.
ears are almost as large as those of Stowell’s Evergreen (see il- lustration), of excellent flavor, which combined with its earli- ness makes it a most desirable corn. It is something wonder- ful for so early a variety. It has large grains and is very showy. It is a true sweet corn, it sells on any market and is just the corn market gardeners are looking for. Pkt., 5c; pt., 20c; qt., 35c, postpaid.
135. PEEP O’ DAY. A Good Extra Early. Described as the ‘‘earliest on earth.’’ Originated in Minnesota; ears 5 inches long, perfectly formed, and well filled—see _ illustra- tion. The corn is very tender and sweet. We believe Peep O’ Day is the earliest variety
three good ears to a stalk. The
of sweet corn yet introduced. PK, 5c =pt.,, sboc; dt... 2o0c, postpaid.
141. PREMO. Claimed to
be the best. early sweet corn in cultivation. First introduced in 1900. The Premo is a gen- uine sweet corn, and not only combines all the good qualities of most ot the leading early varieties, but is really superior to many of them in size, quality and appearance. Pkt., 5c; pt., 15c; qt., 25c, postpaid.
142. GOLDEN BANTAM (BURPEE’S). Claimed to be the earliest sweet corn, but with us, planted at the same time as Peep O’ Day, Cory and other early varieties, it ma- tured 10 days after Peep O° Day. The Bantam originated in Massachusetts; is a deep yellow in color and very sweet. We have the genuine. Pkt, 5c; pt.,, 15c; qt., 25¢c, postpaid.
6 145. * OLDS’ EARLY EVER- 146. WHITE EVERGREEN. Like Stow- ‘TL? GREEN. Like Stowell’s Evergreen, ell’s Evergreen; pure white. The ears are large, es only ten days earlier. Large ears, about well filled with long, slender grains; fine and
“ae” 8 inches long and identical in flavor sweet and an excellent variety for market garden- with the famous Stowell’s Evergreen. This new ers and canners as well as all lovers of good sweet
corn.
variety is indispensable to the market gardener aS a succession to the second earlies. Equally desirable for the home garden. Pkt., 5c; pt., 15c; qt., 25c, postpaid.
R. B. Simpson, Martinsburg, Mo., Mar. 6th, 1912, says: ‘‘I can truthfully say your seeds are the best I have ever tried. Last season I tested your seed with seed from three other seed firms and yours came up from 1 to 3 days sooner and the plants were stronger.’’
There is no sweet corn more largely plant- All our strains of these
ed than Evergreen. PEt., 5c;
varieties are sure to give satisfaction. pt., 15c; qt., 25c, postpaid.
W. E. Dole, Earlville, Ills., Feb. 6th, 1912, says: ‘‘I have been a customer of yours for nearly twenty years and have received better seed from you than from any other seedsman. Your potatoes, garden seed and seed corn turned out to be true to name and of strong vitality.’’
If $5.00 worth of Garden Seeds are wanted, get our Market Gardeners’ list before ordering.
46 SELECT VEGETABLE SEEDS.
THE BEST SWEET CORN FOR SUCCESSION.
For a succession of sweet corn throughout the entire season plant at the same time: MAMMOTH WHITE CORY (136), EARLY CHAMPION (139) and STOWELL’S EVERGREEN (147).
One pkt. each, 10c; one pt. each, 35c; one qt. each, 65c, postpaid.
~ 1 _136. MAMMOTH | WHITE CORY. =A fair | size eared early variety; | with the exception of Peep |O”’ Day and Golden Ban- | tam, this is the earliest va- ‘A riety on our list. Mam- _ 4 moth White Cory is no lat- jer than the old Cory, so | famous as the standard ex- _ | tra early, but is 12-rowed! _| instead of 8-rowed, which: | makes it a much more val- De Be akg _ | uable variety. The grain is: Hatem 8686p | large, broad, pure white,
9bse eee ee oLep and of excellent quality for’ ELL i ON ye
an extra early. Pkt., 5c;; ; bis | pt., 15c; gt., 25c, postpaid.. sea : y j k=S™ANDARD VARIE--
ee = | TIES ARE ALWAYS RE- LIABLE. See page 34 for ja list of our ‘‘Wisconsin 4 Standards.’’
139. xEARLY GHAM- PION. The largest early
a, C0 B08 DG gg annie GIN Sweet Corn. Produces ears 3 CTH eee See. ok : twelve inches long. A few
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days later than the smaller early sorts, and ears nearly as large as the largest late sorts. About five days lat- er than Early Minnesota, with about the largest and most vigorous growth of- all varieties tested. Pure white, with white cob; very sweet and tender. If you want but one variety for both early and late, plant Early Champion at intervals of two weeks. Pkt., 5c}; pt., 15c; qt., 25c, postpaid.
147, STOWELL’S EVERGREEN. The Best
purpose. Well known and very popular everywhere. It is a large eared variety, very haray, productive, sweet and tender, and fre- mains a long time in suit- able condition for cooking. Our seed is carefully select- ed for large ear and deep kernel. Pkt., 5c; pt., 15c; qt., 25c, postpaid.
seeds that we shall be well advertised in your neigh- borhood. To secure this re-
will do the rest.
144. % WHITE MEXICAN. The best early market varie- ty. The White Mexican possesses all the good qualities of the old Black Mexican—just as sweet, with just as fine a flavor— without the objectionable color. It matures early, furnishing edible ears (see illustration) from four to six days later than Cory. We claim the White Mexican and Olds’ Ideal will lead all the early sorts on account of size of ear, sweetness and fine flavor. Pkt., 5c; pt., 15c; qt., 25c, postpaid.
149. LATE MAMMOTH. The largest-eared variety. It is of excellent quality, sweet, tender and delicious, and its only fault (if this can be considered a fault) is the immense size of the ears.- Pkt., 5c; pt., 15c; qt., 25c, postpaid.
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Sead rock) Ov DAY...” Barbest. of all. Fig. 2) tou. ca ee eles 136. MAMMOTH WHITE CORY. Earliest variety, excepting Peep O’ Day and Golden Bantam. Fig. 4............... 137. *%OLDS’ IDEAL EARLY. The best early sweet corn. dy eee TSS SU IRKOE TOR eR ey SE Hoses eae ee OPE Oe Pe CRC SSE Ol OS | RERUN CET 138. EARLY MINNESOTA. A standard early variety. Fig. 7 139. KEARLY CHAMPION. The largest eared early sweet COLD Ue Opt eos sce totes oes eee ES LES BPC ee ee 13944. COUNTRY GENTLEMAN. The sweetest corn grown. Fig. 9 140. KENDEL’S EARLY GIANT. Large handsome ears.... 1404. BLACK MEXICAN. Medium early; sweet and tender... 141. PREMO. Claimed to be the best early sweet corn. Fig 3 142. GOLDEN BANTAM, Burpee’s. Fig. 1.............. 143. CROSBY’S EARLY. A favorite with canners......... 14344. HICKOX IMPROVED. A popular canning variety..... 144. ~%WHITE MEXICAN. The best early market variety.... 14444. COSMOPOLITAN. A grand second-early variety. Fig. 6 145. x*OLDS’ EARLY EVERGREEN. Ten days earlier than STOWGLIASii Hare AO DAP Or Aon] = vices cies Geer ene ose? b oaehenacere 146. WHITE EVERGREEN. A new variety. Pure white.... 147. STOWELL’S EVERGREEN. The best late sweet corn 148. ZIG-ZAG EVERGREEN. large kernels, very sweet....
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POP CORN AND PEANUTS.
fa Any boy or girl sending us an order amounting to 25 cents Beauty Pop Corn FREE. :
or more, can have a packet of hed
fz Any boy or girl sending us an order amounting to 50 cents or more can have a packet of Mam- moth Peanuts and a packet of Pop Corn FREE. Be sure and ask for them when you order.
150 tote en WHITE ihe somal RICE. Every grower of pop corn is ac- 315. MAMMOTH VIRGINIA, The largest,
quainted with White Rice. It is the most popular variety, and always commands the highest price. Pkt., 5c; pt., 20c; qt., 35c, post- paid. By express or freight, not prepaid: Pt., 15c; qt., 20c; 10 lbs. or more, 7c per Ib.
151. QUEEN’S GOLDEN. Largest and most productive variety. Kernels are smooth, handsome, and of a golden yellow color. Pkt., 5c; pt., 20c; qt., 35c, postpaid. Not prepaid: Pt., 15c; qt., 20c; 10 lbs. or more at 7c per lb.
152. RED BEAUTY. A new red rice pop corn; medium-sized ears, with very small cob. It is early; ready for popping in four months from planting, and when popped expands into a large, tender, flake-like puff. Pkt., 5c; pt., 20c; qt., 35c, postpaid. By express or freight, not pre-
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prolific variety. The ears are large, handsome popped expand into large tender flakes; sweet and well filled. It_ is unsurpassed for popping and delicious. Pkt., 5c; pt., 20c; qt., 35¢c, and has a most delicious flavor. Pkt., 5c; pt., postpaid. Not prepaid: Pt., 15c; qt., 20c;
20c; qt., 35c, postpaid, Not prepaid: Pt., 15c; 10 Ibs. or more, 7c per Ib.
qt., 20c; 10 Ibs. or more, 7c per Ib. Order by Number. The number at the left of each variety, if
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154. BLUE BEAUTY. A new early 153. MAPLEDALE PROLIFIC. A very pop corn with very large kernels, which when
sweetest and heaviest yield- ing variety. (See illustra-. tion.) Every boy and girl can grow their own peanuts here in the north. Erect stems and upright foliage; more easily cultivated and 4 much more profitable than the common spreading sort. Large pkt., 5c; pt., 15c; qt., 25c, postpaid. By express or freight, not prepaid: Qt., 15c; 1 pk., 45c; pk., 85c.
Those marked with a star are the varieties we specially recom- mend. See page 45, for No. 137.
used, will help in filling orders.
48 SELECT VEGETABLE SEEDS.
.. Our cucumber seed is grown irom thoroughbred stocks carefully selected. Our packets each contain 4%, 0z. of seed; sufficient to plant from 15 to 20 hills; 2 Ibs. will plant one acre in hills, Those marked with a star are the varieties we specially recommend. Vitality of good seed, 90%.
164. *OLDS’ SELECT WHITE SPINE. This is our best White Spine Cucumber. It is an extra select strain. Almost cylindrical in shape; slightly pointed .at the ends— see illustration; very productive, fruits dark green in color and very uniform in shape. Most excellent for slicing and the best variety for both home garden and market. Pkt., 5¢; 0z., 10c; Y% lb., 25c; lb., 75c, postpaid.
159. PERFECTED JERSEY PIGKLE. A very strong grower, producing an abundance of slender fruits which make excellent pickles. The skin is quite thin, flesh pure white, solid, crisp and tender. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c: % lb., 25c; 1lb., 70c, postpaid.
168. xEARLY GYGLONE. MKSing of the Earliest. Not only the earliest, but also very productive; one of the most desirable of all of the White Spines, being short- er and thicker, and holding its deep green color better than any other early cucumber in cultivation. See illus- tration. Valuable both for slicing and for pickling. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; % Ib., 25c; 1lb., 70c, postpaid.
157. FORDHOOK PICKLING. One of the best and most prolific varieties for medium-sized pickles; vines vig- orous, healthy and productive; fruits tender, crisp, and even if allowed to grow to full size, excellent for table use. PKt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 20c; lb., 65c, postpaid.
158. OLDS’ IMPROVED CHICAGO PIGKLING. Used almost exclusively by the as factories about Chicago. It is of medium
length, pointed at both ends; color deep green; begins to set its fruit when the vines are quite young. Also valuable for slicing, fine flavor; never overgrown and seedy. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; %4 lb., 20c; lb., 55c, postpaid.
1724... LEMON CGUCUMBER. The Garden Lemon. The Lemon Cucumber resembles a lemon in shape, color and size, but grows on a vine like a cucumber. It has a thin skin, is crisp, tender, sweet and fine flavored—see illustration. We are safe in predicting the Lemon Cucumber will become a great favorite for slicing, or pickles. The best time for pickling is just as it turns yellow. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb.; 30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid.
162. COOL AND CRISP. An early variety; very prolific. It has a dark green skin and is cov- ered with knobs upon which the spines set; this gives it a fine appearance for pickling. ~ It is also a fine table variety; tender and crisp. Pkt., 5c; . 0Z., 10c; Y% lb., 25c; lb.; 70c, postpaid.
crops—sure death to striped bugs. Page 83. . . in the shape of a vest pocket
: If you have anything new that is good, write us about it. Better yet, send us a photograph of it. We will pay the cost of the photograph and if we can do so will use it.
By mail is the easiest way to order seeds—Ours the easiest catalogue to order from.
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162144. KLONDIKE:. A new variety, dark green in color and most excellent for slicing. The vines are vigorous and productive. The fruits when mature are about eight inches long, uniform in
shape and blunt at the ends—see illustration.
The Klondike is an early variety, hardy and pro-
lific, attractive in appearance and retaining the rich dark green color and crispness for a long time.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ™% lb., 20c; Ib., 65c, postpaid.
163. *GUMBERLAND. The best pickling cucumber known; very prolific, with few seeds, and fine for both slicing and pickling. The Cumberland is a rapid, strong grower, producing fruit very straight and symmetrical in form (see illustration). The flesh is firm, crisp and tender at all stages. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % Ihb., 20c; lb., 65c, postpaid.
160. EXTRA EARLY WHITE SPINE. An extra early white spine; popular and a favor- ite with everyone. Unsurpassed for table use; also used for pick- ling; very productive. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 4% Ib., 20c; 1b., 55c, post- paid.
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Ib., 25c; lb., 75c, postpaid.
5c; 0z., 10c; % lb., 25c; 1b., 85c, postpaid.
171. WEST. INDIA GHERKIN. A very prolific variety; used exclusively for pickling. The fruits are two to three inches in. length, thick and rounded in form and closely covered with spines. Vines rather slender, with small foliage, but of strong growth. This variety is highly prized for small pickles. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ™%4
lb., 25c; 1b., 95c, postpaid.
It will pay to try some of Olds’ Wisconsin
Standards—see. page 34.
CUMBERLAND CUCUMBER. |
- T. Unequaled for Bene en toatotrene! (see illustration). | Mr. Eugene Davis, the originator, also the origina- tor of Grand Rapids Lettuce and Davis Hue Wax Bean, says: ‘‘I have been experimenting ior several years and have at last succeeded in ie and productiveness. The quality is fine, very ten- der ana brittle and with very few seeds; alee
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165. OLDS’ IMPROVED LONG GREEN. One of the best for pickles and salad. The young fruit makes excellent pickles, and when ripe is the best for sweet pickles. Vines vigorous and productive. Fruits long, firm and crisp. This variety is a very popu- lar one, and the seed we offer is an improved strain. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % Ib., 20c; lb., 65c, postpaid.
173. PARISIAN PISKLING. A . distinct variety; producing small cucumbers, which make very attractive pickles—see illustration. The vines are vigorous and productive. The fruit should be gathered when small, in order to preserve its peculiar appearance, as it becomes smoother when approaching maturity. A hardy variety, deep green in color; flesh white, firm and brittle. Pkt.,
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B. F Sawyer, of Waunun, Wis., Oct. 23rd, 1911, says: ‘‘I am harvesting my cabbage and I find the heads grown from your Danish Ball- head seed better than those grown from seed I had from other seed houses. I also planted a half acre with your Oxheart carrot and harvested nearly 700 bushels.’’
Geo. M. Breakey, Alma Center, Wis., Sept. 23rd, 1912, says: ‘‘We planted your select Dan- ish Ball-head cabbage and hid a splendid stand of plants. I think every seed grew while seed from other sources was very bad. Our prospects for a good crop are very good.’’
See next page for full and complete list of cucumbers.
50 SELECT VEGETABLE SEEDS.
CUCUMBER. Full List. By mail, postpaid. If ordered by express or freight, deduct 10c per Ib. Half-pounds at Ib. rates. “pkt.| oz. [4 Ib] Ib.
155. EARLY FRAME. An old and most popular variety; ver roducti : 156. EARLY GREEN CLUSTER. Fine for small pickles...>..-...-- 0 | coo pay eae [80-80
157. FORDHOOK PICKLING. One of the best and most prolific........ .05 10 on oe 158. OLDS’ IMPROVED CHICAGO PICKLING. Page 48.............. -05 | .10 "20 "5 159. PERFECTED JERSEY PICKLE. Excellent for pickles............ -05 |= 101 ~25 | 270 160. EXTRA EARLY WHITE SPINE. Useful for pickling, also table use.| .05| 110] [20] 55 161. ARLINGTON WHITE SPINE. A fine strain of White Spine...... al AOS -10 20 60 . 162. COOL AND CRISP. Extra early, excellent for pickling or slicing... -05 .10 Sos ‘70 . 16242. KLONDIKE. The best dark green variety for slicing. Page 49..... s052| 10 .20 -65 163. x%CUMBERLAND. The best pickling cucumber known.............. OSs ako) .20 -65 164. x%OLDS’ SELECT WHITE SPINE. ,Our best White Spine.:......... 05] .10 25 -75 165. OLDS’ IMPROVED LONG GREEN. One of the best for pickles....! .05| .10 2045 Oo 166. THORBURN’S EVERBEARING. A _ continuous bearer............ 05 vil KO joie 9270) 65 167. LIVINGSTON’S EMERALD. Large, smooth, and deep green...... 05 .10 -20 s052" 168. w®HARLY CYCLONE. King of the Harliest ....................... 05 | -.10 .20 -70 169, %DAVIS PERFECT. Unequaled for color, shape and productiveness| -05| .10 25 75 170. JAPANESE CLIMBING. Can be trained upon a trellis or poles.... 05 10 20 -80 171. WEST INDIA GHERKIN or BURR. Small prickly fruits.......... 05 | .10 25 95 172. GIANT PERA. Large, long, smooth; flesh clear, crisp and tender..| -05| .10 Apa, -90 172%. LEMON. The Garden Lemon. Crisp and tender. Page 48......... -05 Sit .30 | 1.00 173. PARISIAN PICKLING. A distinct variety. Page 49.............. 05} .10} .25] .85 174. OLDS’ MIXED. Cucumbers the entire season..................... 05 | .10]. .15}| .45 EGG PLANT.
Egg plant is easily cultivated, but should not be trans- planted until the weather is assured. We can furnish plants in season-—see page 68. Our packets each contain seed suf- ficient to produce from 100 to 150 plants. % Ib. will fur- nish plants enough to set one acre.
180. NEW YORK IMPROVED. Very large, smooth and spineless. Pkt., 5c; 4% oz., 15c; 02z., 20c; %4 lb., 65c.
181. %BLACK BEAUTY. The best early market vari- ety. Also the best for home use. It is fully ten days earlier than the New York Improved, very attractive in appear- ance (see illustration), and entirely spineless. The fruits set freely and develop quickly, so that the entire crop can be
75c, postpaid..
ENDIVE. 185. GREEN CURLED. A refreshing salad. Can be used all through the fall and winter. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; 44 Ib., 20c. 186. WHITH CURLED. Leaves finely cut and almost white; needs no blanching. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; 14 Ihb., 15c,
postpaid. USEFUL GOURDS.
190. JAPANESB NEST-EGG. These resemble hens’ eggs in color, form and size; they make the very best nest eggs. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 1% Ib., 25c; Ib., 75c, postpaid.
191. SUGAR TROUGH. Useful for many household pur- poses. Pkt., 5c; oz. 10c; 1%4 1b , 25c; Ib., 85c, postpaid.
192. THE DIPPER. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; % Ib., 25c postpaid, 193. HERCULES CLUB. Ornamental as well as useful. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c, postpaid. 194. ORANGE. ‘The size and shape of an orange. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; %4 Ib., 25c, postpaid. 195. PEAR-SHAPED. Striped yellow and green. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 4% Ib., 25c, postpaid. 196. APPLE-SHAPED. Beautifully striped. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 44 lb., 30c, postpaid. 199. MIXED. All the above and other varieties mixed. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 20c.
KALE OR BORECGLE. KOHL RABI. TURNIP CABBAGE. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; ™% Ib., 20c; 1b., 60c, postpaid. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 1% Ib., 25c; Ib., 75c. 200. DWARF GERMAN. ~Very hardy, with 205. BARLY WHITE VIENNA. Probably the dark green leaves; much improved by frost. best variety. Early and tender. 201. DWARF CURLED SCOTCH. Dwarf 206. PURPLE VIENNA. A popular variety beautifully curled, bright green and very hardy. for table use. :
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Our lettuce seed is grown by the most careful seed growers in California. Our packets each contain % oz. of seed, sufficient for from 25 to 30 feet of drill; 3 lbs. will seed one acre. Vitality of good seed 959. Order by number.
222. BIG BOSTON. ‘The best large-heading variety; suitable for forcing. It produces fine, large, yellow heads—see illustration. The leaves are white, crisp, tender and sweet. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % Ib., 18c, postpaid.
219. BLACK-SEEDED SIMPSON. The most popular loose leaf variety; crisp and tender. It grows a fine green leaf, the inner leaves form- ing a loose head; very tender and crisp. The most desirable all-around lettuce. Pkt., 5c; 0oz., 10c; _}% lb., 15c, postpaid.
For the best variety of LEEK—see page 55
gathered before frost. PKt., 5c; % oz., 15c; 0z., 25c; % Ib.,
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,» 215. *KOLDS’ EARLIEST FORGING. (Grand Rapids.) The best variety for forcing. A It does not form heads, but makes a rapid, upright growth of loose leaves. Very crisp, tender and delicious. Useful for outdoor planting. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; %4 lb., 18c, postpaid.
220. *xEARLY PRIZE HEAD. A splendid lettuce for home use—see illustration. It forms a large, tender, crisp, loose-leaf head _of bright crimped leaves tinged with brownish red; remains good throughout the entire season. Pkt., 5e; ts a . oz., 10c; % I1b., 18c, postpaid. 226. OLDS’ GOLDEN QUEEN. One of the best first early varieties. It is a head lettuce, but also makes a good , forcing sort, producing medium-sized, golden-yellow heads, solid, crisp and _ tender. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; %4 Ib., 20c, postpaid.
223. *UNRIVALED. This new lettuce comes nearer combining all the qualities re- quired by a market gardener than any other sort we know of. It is early, large (see illus- tration), attractive in color, and resists the summer heat. It can be sown almost the whole year round, and is crisp and tender. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 22c, postpaid.
227.. *MAY KING. The best early-head- ing variety. The inner leaves are tightly fold- ed, of good substance and a rich yellow color. It is hardy, early and a quick grower. PkKt., 5c; oz., 10c; %4 lb., 18c, postpaid.
For larger quantities see our market garden- ers’ net price list before ordering. ,
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LETTUCE. Full List. Mail, postpaid.
One pound of any variety at 31% times the price of 4%, -1b.; ¥% pounds at Ib. rates pkt.| oz. |%4 Ib.
215. *%OLDS’ EARLIEST FORCING (Grand Rapids). The best forcing variety. - -(g9.05 {80.10 ($0.18 216. ICEBERG. Solid heads, with leaves always crisp and tender Qe ct 9
217. IMPROVED HANSON. Heads solid, crisp and tender.................. .05 5 ae 218. IMMENSITY. <A new variety; large and heat-resisting............... .05 .10 20 219. BLACK-SEEDED SIMPSON. A popular variety; crisp and tender...... .05 .10 15 - 220) KEARLY PRIZE HRAD- ~ Splendid) for ..family-use oo... i. et pk a re .05 .10 18 221. EARLY CURLED SIMPSON. Fine for cutting, and for home use........... 05 10 .20 222. BIG BOSTON. The best large-headed variety for forcing...............] .05] .10 18 223. KUNRIVALED. It is early, attractive and resists heat................. AO We LOS nee 224. WONDERFUL. Large heads of fine quality; crisp, rich and tender........ .05 |. .10 18 225. CALIFORNIA CREAM BUTTER. Extra fine ................- Sisters .05 .10 18 226. OLDS’ GOLDEN QUEEN. One of the best’first early varieties... ...... .05 .10 .20 DOT. KMAY KING: The best early-heading variety .\s. 5252200 fc Se es asia O 18 222. ALI, THE YEAR ROUND. One of the best varieties for market. See cut. -05 .10 -20 229. OAK LEAVED. Light green, in shape like an oak leaf................. -05 .10 .20 230. TILTON’S WHITE STAR. A distinct variety of Black-Seeded Simpson.. .05 .10 .20 231. PARIS WHITE COS _ Produces long, pointed heads; compact leaves........ .05 -10 .25 234. OLDS’ LETTUCE MIXTURE. Salad throughout the whole season with one
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OLD LETTUCE SEED FOR BIRDS. Lb., 20c, postpaid.. Not prepaid: 5 Ibs. or more, 20c per Ib.
Mrs. D. B. Strader, of Augusta, Wis., April D. W. Farrier, of Hillman, Mich., April 12th, 20th, 1911, writes: ‘‘The seeds I ordered came 1911, writes: ‘‘I can recommend your seeds to
very prompt and I am more than pleased with & : E fae sea Nee haw: “you Gat ete saan bice anyone as I have used them for three years, and
packets for the money.’’ always have an excellent garden.’’
Orders to go by mail are filled the same day as Good crops can be grown only from good seeds. received. Freight and express orders are ac- | Order $1.00 worth of packets and ounces and re- knowledged at once and shipped as soon as pos- | mit 75 cents—see page 33. sible. - fee See our new Watermelon—page 53.
We test our seeds for germination before sending them out. A record is kept of each test and a stock letter stamped on every package. By referring to this stock letter and number we can tell the germinating percentage of any particular lot of seed. Will furnish this on request.
52 SELECT VEGETABLE SEEDS.
Our Muskmelon Seed is the best thit can be grown. Each packet contains 14 oz, of seed enough to plant from 15 to 20 hills; 2 to 3 Ibs. will plant one acre in hills. Those marked vith a star are the varieties we specially recommend, Vitality of good seed 90%. Order by epee <
fs See our market gardeners’ net price list, for prices on larger quantities—free on request.
72, MODEL. The perfect Musk- TL? melon. The Model averages Dag! about two pounds in weight; is perfect in shape. See illustra- tion from a photograph of a speci- men grown on our trial grounds. It is very productive and possesses all the good qualities of the Rocky Ford. The flesh is green, seed cav- ity small with few seeds. It bears transportation well and on account of its size and shape, will bring fancy prices in any market. .The flesh is firm and flavor unexceiled. The vines grow fast and during dry weather do not lose their strength, but upon the coming of rain respond quickly. The Model is just the melon for market and the home gar- den, » Pkt; bc 20Z.,, 106; +44. ee 25c; lb., 75c, postpaid. Not prepaid: 2 lbs. or more at 60c per lb.
239. * OLDS’ SELECT OSAGE. The most popular melon among our customers—just right forethe home garden. ‘The shape is pointed oval, skin slightly netted (see illustra- tion), with thick salmon-colored flesh, retaining its sweetness close to the rind. Our seed is from selected stock seed. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10¢; %4 Ib., 20c; lb., 55c, postpaid.
236. EXTRA. EARLY HACKEN- SAGK. ‘Ten days earlier and also larger than the old Hackensack. Flesh light green and excellent in flavor; one cf the best market varieties. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 1%, Ib., 20c; 1b., 60c, postpaid.
238. EMERALD GEM. One of the sweetest melons in cultivation; smooth skin, deep salmon-colored flesh; early and prolific. On account of its fine quality this is one of the best melons for the home garden. Pkt., 5c; oz, 10c, %4 ibs 20¢; Ib., 60c, postpaid.
243. %PAUL: ROSE or PETOSKEY. Combines the sweetness of the Osage with the fine netting and shipping qualities and extreme earliness of the Gem, being a cross of the two varieties. The melons are very uniform in shape and size. The flesh is red or salmon-colored and exceedingly sweet and highly flavored. Pkt., 5¢; 0z., 10c; % lb., 25c; lb., 70c, postpaid.
247. HOODOO MUSKMELON. A good all-purpose melon; well adapted to the home garden. The vines make a strong and vigorous growth and are very productive. The melons are of a convenient size for the table and make a handsome appearance. The flesh is of a rich, deep orange color, fine grained and very sweet. The seed cavity is small and the rind and fiesh at the blossom end firm and solid—see illustration. Choice genuine seed: Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; WY lb., 20c; lb., 65c, postpaid.
242. BURRELL’S GEM. The golden fieshed Rocky Ford. The Burrell’s Gem, which is an improved Rocky Ford, averages 2 lbs. in weight, 6 inches in length and 4% inches across. It is very solid and has a small seed cavity. The flesh is golden in color, very thick,
’ yielder and a good shipper. Pkt., 5c; 02z., 10c; % Ib., 20c; lb., 65c, postpaid. CULTURAL DIRECTIONS in the shape of a vest pocket booklet free,
Give the children a garden—see our ‘‘Boys and Girls’’ collection—page 69.
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solid salmon-colored flesh. The melons are even in size and good shippers.
Quite early, vigorous in growth and very
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Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; % Ib., 25c; 1b., 70c, postpaid. *xOLDS’ ROCKY FORD or NETTED GEM.
The melon that has made Rocky
The Rocky Ford is probably in greater demand than any other one melon, and much seed of this variety is offered every year at a low price, by careless growers. Our seed is carefully grown from selected stock seed. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 44 1b., 20c; lb., 60c.
Complete List.
By mail postpaid.
If ordered by express or freight, deduct 10c per lb.; 1% lb. at pound rates. | pkt.| oz. |% lb.| Ib. 235. CHICAGO MARKET. Early, of uniform size: green-fleshed........ $0.05 |$0.10 |$0.20 | $0.60 236. EXTRA EARLY MACKENSACK. Earlier and larger than the old
Hackensack. “One. of: thes-best > market :. VaniGies< saa, au ceo to. Seo eek .05 .10 -20 .60 237. BURPEEH’S NETTED GEM. Early; small, round and of fine flavor.. .05 .10 .20 .65 238. EMERALD GEM. One of the sweetest melons in cultivation...... SO5h ia 7okO .20 -60 239. %OLDS’ SELECT OSAGE. The most popular melon with our customers} .05 .10 .20 <oD) 240. MONTREAL NUTMEG. A large, late variety, of superior quality. . 05 .10 -20 -65 241. CHAMPION MARKET. As early as Netted Gem; large and prolific. . .05 .10 .20 .65 242. BURRKELL’S GEM. The golden-fleshed Rocky Ford.............. 05-}> <10.f.-205|= 4.65 243. % PAUL ROSE or PETOSKEY. Salmon-colored flesh, very sweet.... Oa ten. alOp ie -70 24314. FORDHOOK. A handsome, new melon} very prolific................ 05 .10 25 .70
244. *%OLDS’ ROCKY FORD or NETTED GEM. The melon that has made
Rocky Ford, Colo., famous
245. xOLDS’ EARLY MODEL. The perfect muskmelon; withstands drought.| .05| .10| .25| .75
246. MAMMOTH GIANT The largest good muskmelon grown.......... .05 .10 .20 .60 247. HOODOO MUSKMELON. A good all-purpose melon; page 52....... 205 LO eee 20 .65 243. GREEN-FLESHED OSAGE. Very hardy and prolific............. 05 | .10] .20 .65 248%. BANANA. A delicious melon, shaped and flavored like a banana...} +05| .10| .25 -70 249. OLDS’ MIXED. A selection of varieties grown separately and the 2
seed mixed together. Will produce melons throughout the whole season..}| .05/ .10| .15 45
250. MANGO MELON. Vegetable Orange or Vine Peach
Our Seed is saved from melons grown exclusively for seed, and by seed-growers of experience. Our packets each contain 4% oz. of seed, sufficient to plant from 10 to 15 hills: 3 to 5 lbs. will
plant one acre in hills. Two pounds or more at 5 pound rates. price list—free on request.
273. HALBERT HONEY. A _ fine melon home garden. It is large, attractive, oblong in shape; rind dark green; flesh crim- son; very sweet and tender. The vines grow quickly, and melons ripen even in the northern states. It is not a good shipper, but it is, probably, the sweetest melon yet introduced. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 4% lb., 15c; 1lb., 50c, postpaid.
Those marked with a star are the varieties we specially recommend. For larger quantities, see our market gardeners’ net
274. HUNGARIAN HONEY. A _ superb melon and one of the sweetest in cultivation. It is of medium size and very hardy. The color is dark green; flesh bright red, sweet as honey and of the finest flavor. Altogether this is one of the most satisfactory melons grown and should be in every home garden. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; %4 Ib., 20c; lb., 55c, postpaid.
NEW BRAZILIAN WATERMELON.
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The prize melon, absolutely new—give it_a trial. ! 15c, or order anything from this catalogue amounting to $1.00 or more and we will give Y free, on request, a packet containing % oz. of seed.
Pkt. (44 0z.), 10c; 2 pkts.,
If you have anything new that is good write and send us a photo of it.
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This melon is now acclimated and is the melon for profit to the grower and to the dealer, as well as being most delicious, to the consumer. Martin Hisle, of Gramont, I11., says: ‘‘I got about 50 melons from the small packet of seed you sent me and some of them measured 12 inches through. They are as fine a melon as I ever ate; very sweet and have a fine flavor.’’ It is very attractive, quite large, nearly round with a dark green rind; the flesh is light red, solid, sweet and melting. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % Ib., 20c; lb., 60c, postpaid. Cultural directions in the shape of a small
OLDS’ 1908 MELON. (Chilian).
sx, 270Y.. KLONDIKE. A The sweetest melon A new in-. troduction of great merit—see illustration. This melon is offered with the assurance that it is not only very prolific and ex- extremely early but as sweet and melting as any variety grown. «The seeds are only one-half as large as in other melons; rind thin and on this account it is not a good shipper, but is just the melon for home use and local sale—try it. It remains good a long time after picking and will ripen in the North. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % Ib., 20c; Ib., 60¢e, postpaid.
EARLY.
of medium size,
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262. early melon, shape, mottled with various shades of green; very Sweet, tender and delicious; adapted to our
A fine, extra almost round in
locality. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; % Ib., 15ce; Ib., 45c, postpaid. Not prepaid: 2 lbs. or more at 30c per Ib.
270. *KLECKLEY SWEETS. One of
the finest melons for home use; handsome in ap- pearance; flesh bright scarlet, crisp and ten- der. With us these melons ripen early. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; % Ib., 15¢; Ib. 45c, postpaid. Not prepaid: 2 lbs. or more at 30c per Ib.
backlch withers andes 267. ‘*ICE GREAM PEERLESS. 4
Standard home melon. Extra early, Sweet, of good size and very pro- ductive; flesh bright scarlet, solid to the center, melting and delicious. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % Ib., 15c; Ib., 45c, postpaid. Not prepaid: 2 Ibs. or more at 30c per lb.
271%. TOM WATSON. The New Watermelon. Although the Wat- son is comparatively a new melon it is a success. It is a large, oblong melon (see illustration), quite dis- tinct from other varieties. The flesh is deep red, crisp, melting and of the finest flavor. It is a most excellent shipper and this feature added to its - fine quality and handsome appear- ance makes it in every way very valuable. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; 1% lb., 20c; Ib., 60c, postpaid.
WATERMELON. Full List. If ordered by express or freight, deduct 10c per lb.; 1% Ib. at pound rates.
By mail postpaid. pkt.| oz. |% Ib.| Th.
260. WONDERFUL SUGAR. (MclIver’s.) <A leading melon of the day: handsome in Pee very productive, sweet and luscious..... pee $0.05 |$0.10 |$0.15 | $0.45 261. SWEHET HEART. The best long shipper. Large oval, flesh bright red, solid, tender and sweet....../..... Bega ls Sas os oR Yee foe Gane .05 -10 215 .50 262. %COLE’S HARLY. A very early melon; just right in size and shape. . -05 .10 oh5 45 263. FORDHOOK EARLY. The earliest large melon; a good shipper. . 05%/244042SotS -00 264. KOLB’S GEM. A well-known shipper. Large and a heavy yielder; ee - bright red flesh of very good quality...............-.... Oi ewes ce ip eee 05:|- =.10-) = 45 26414. DARK ICING. Skin dark green; flesh sweet and melting—the truck- ers aVvOTUte 1 x acess vices soe ae ae wales eaten panel ce eo) eens ec ee a ee Pay soe melas Bs 45 265. OLDS’ 1908 MELON. Promises to be the most profitable melon for - the grower and dealer, as well as best for the consumer....... egeate = fuga 05 10! .20 .60 266. DUKE JONES. An excellent shipper; flesh red, sweet and juicy.... 05°) 310 Sets 45 26614, LIGHT ICING. Skin light green; flesh red, crisp and sweet....... “O05 46) 105-15 A5 267. x%ICE CREAM, or PEERLESS. A standard home variety.....:..: ieee 05 LOS A5 268. JONES’ JUMBO. Round, of large size, and of extra good quality..| .05| .10) .15 45 26814. BRAZILIAN. Sweet, luscious and attractive. Page 53........ ian 10 269. GIRARDEAU’S TRIUMPH. Large, prolific and sweet. A good shipper .05 .10 15 .45 270. *KLECKLEY SWEETS. One of the finest melons yet introduced..... 05} .10) .15 se 270i. KLONDIKE. The sweetest melon grown—try it.....-.-..--.+--- .05 10 ee oe 271. x%ALABAMA SWEET. A new early maturing melon. . 2.5. 0s-s 5 sees S305 ET Je ap 271¥..TOM WATSON. A new Watermelon. Description above........-. .05 : . : 272, BLACK DIAMOND. A new melon—large and productive; a good) 1.) 9] 451 60 1 : h rich, red, thick, firm and sweet...........-.+--.+--4-- : < 3 P 073° ALBERT HONEY. A new melon; one of the best for the home garden} .05| .10 ae eH 274. HUNGARIAN HONEY. A superb melon and one of the sweetest.... .05 a8 20 ae 275. PRESERVING CITRON. Colorado Preserving. The most desirable..| -05 oe a Le 277. MIXED. Will produce choice melons throughout the whole season.. 3 2
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LEEK. MUSTARD.
Leeks are valuable for soups and salads; they 255. BLACK OR BROWN. Pkt., 3c; oz, may also be sliced and cooked like green peas. 5c; % Ib., 10c; lb., 30c, postpaid.
210. AMERICAN FLAG. A strong-growing 256. NEW WHITE CHINESE. Leaves ten- variety; large, thick stems; sweet and delicious, | der and delicious. PKt., 3c; 0z., 5¢; ¥%4 Ib., 10c. when properly cooked. Pkt., 5c; oz. 10c; %4 257. NEW MONSTROUS. A new thick-leav- Ib., 25c; lb., 75c, postpaid. ed variety. Pkt., 5c; 02z., 10c; 1% lb., 15c.
HERBS. — MUSHROOM.
Pure Culture Spawn.
Repeated trials have dem- onstrated that the Pure Culture Spawn is far supe- rior to spawn that is im-
The following medicinal herbs are so well | known they need no special description. What is“ | more healthful than Fennel, Sage or Anise tea? ~ Herbs are also much used for flavoring; very de- sirable for an unused corner of the garden.
AO AMIgg PU. ey Pkt. 5c, ‘oz. 10c. ported; and when once used Si ESTIMA otek yt icy « retevarus ake ters Pkt Css. O76. Oe: no other is wanted. It costs 48S) Caraway =. 2.-..58... eas Pkt. 5c, oz. 10e. more than the imported, but HESS DUR Re ik tse SSes, kN Pkt. 5c, oz. 10e. the results show it is by far 486. Fennel, Sweet .......... Pkt. 5¢e, oz. 10e. the cheaper. A brick weighs 487;-Horehound .......0...:- Pkt. 5e, oz. 15c. | eee | 1 1-3 Ibs. Cultural direc- AR Se AVOUG ECT > tae tr trays wc PEt oc 07, 10c.. ons free with every order. 489. Marjoram, Sweet ........ Pkt. 5c, oz. 10¢e, | One brick, 35c; 3 bricks (4 Ibs.), $1.00, post- 490. Rosemary ............. Pkt. 5¢, oz. 15c. | Paid. Not prepaid: 1 brick, 20c; 3 bricks, 50c. 492. Sage ........ Pkt. 5¢, oz. 10¢e, 4 Ib. 25¢e. A 35 cent, 43 page illustrated book on 493. Summer Savory ........ Pkt. 5c, oz. 10ce. Mushroom Culture and Pure Culture Spawn, for 494. Winter Savory ......... Pkt. 5c, oz. 15e. 25c, postpaid, or free with an order of 3 bricks AG ear INO al. er cteI as kos SESE Pkt. 5¢, oz.-15c. | OF more. 498. Wormwood ............ PKt 50," 07a hdc: OKRA. 499..Mixed (all the above)........0%.. Pkt 278. WHITE VELVET. Very productive SAGE. Holt’s Mammoth, Plants only, 15c’| and superior in flavor and tenderness to any each; 2 for 25c. other variety. Pkt.; 5c; oz. 10c; % Ib., 15c;
TARRAGON, Plants, 20c each; 3 for 50c. ' lb., 40c, postpaid.
Many prefer to grow onions from sets, as they are less trouble and are ready for use earlier than those grown from seed. Our sets this year are very nice and just the right size. One quart will plant a row 50 feet long. 10 bus. will plant one acre. Bottom Sets are grown from seed and are the most used. Top Sets are still much called for in some sections. Egyptian or Perennial may be set either in spring or fall. They come up early in spring without any protection and furnish the earliest onions, White Multipliers are fine for bunching green. Bottom Sets and Multipliers, bu., 32 lbs., Top Sets, bu., 28 lbs. Bushel prices are subject to market changes.
By mail, |j VARIETIES MOST GALLED FOR. postpaid. 1 By express or freight. -If larger quantities are wanted, write for special prices. pt. | qt. |[ pt. | qt. |%4pk.| pk. | bu.
MMEEEE HORTON, (oun nies ee nse oe Re eee es $0.15 |$0.25 |'$0.10 |$0.15|$0.35|$0.65 | $2.45 RPI “BOTTOM chs har oe aS Sree a ee 15 | .25 | .10| 15| .35| °.69| 2.25 RED BOTTOM ....... Sickest ero zo .10 BLO 3°) 60) 2.25
RED TOP (Improved) .....} .15 .30 SES A201E 260) ele lone 4525 EGYPTIAN or PERENNIAL] .15 .25 =1(0) 7D | aeo0)| 542200 WHITE MULTIPLIER ....| .20} .35 oS 220) 22265) 4.20 }.4.50
WELL PLEASED CUSTOMERS.
Mrs. J. F. Kimman, of Coronia, N. Mex., says: ‘‘I am well pleased with the seeds I received and I want to thank you for your prompt- ness. I never received seeds so quick before.’’
Geo. Thompson, of Chrisman, Ills., says: ‘‘I am sending you my order for seeds, as I find by comparing your catalogue with others, it is an easy catalogue to order from and your prices are more reasonable.’’
Our Onion seed has been proved by test and is all right. Packets each contain 1-6 oz. of seed, sufficient to sow from 10 to 15 feet of drill; 4 to 5 lbs. will sow one acre. The varieties marked with a star are those we specially recommend. Vitality of good seed, 90%. Ore der by number. £=Two pounds or more at 5-lb. rates. For larger quantities see our market gardeners’ price list.
289. WHITE AUSTRALIAN. A brand new onion and a new creation. The illustration shows the shape and average size of this new onion. It has all the solidity and keeping qualities of its parent, the Australian Brown, and is the ideal onion for the shipper. The skin is a creamy white; flesh white, crisp and mild | in flavor. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; 0z., 20c; % lb., 70c.; lb., $2.50, postpaid.
f=The germination of mail order seeds tested by the Department of Agriculture in the last five years has been 77.5 per cent and the germination of box seeds 60.5 per cent—the low vitality of box seeds is a strong argu- ment for the purchase of mail order seeds.
56. SELECT VEGETABLE SEEDS.
287. OLDS’ EXTRA LARGE RED WETHERSFIELD. The standard red onion. The skin is deep purplish red, flesh purplish white; fine-grained and stronger. flavored than any other sort. It is in every respect a perfect red onion for home use and market purposes. Our strain of Large Red Wethersfield is the best that can be secured by most careful selection and cultivation. EASTERN GROWN SEED. Pkt., 5c; 0Z., . 10¢c;> 44, th sove; Ib., $1.00, postpaid. Not prepaid: 5 thbs., $4.25. CALIF. GROWN SEED: Not prepaid: 5 Ibs., $4.00.
2922. WHITE GLOBE. Beautiful and symmetrical, with clear pure white skin, The flesh is firm and fine- grained. The Southport : White Globe is a good ———— = keeper and a good market onion. EASTERN GROWN SEED: Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % Ib., 45c; lb., $1.65, postpaid. Not prepaid: 5 lbs., $7.50. CALIF. GROWN SEED: Not pre- paid: 5 Ibs., $7.25.
285. *OLDS’ BEST YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS. The Yellow Globe Danvers is a Standard onion, more largely grown than any other variety. It is a large globe-shaped onion, and very productive (illustration opposite). The skin is a light golden brown; flesh pure white, crisp and mild in flavor. The entire crop ripens at one time and winters well. This is the best strain of Yellow Globe Danvers. EASTERN GROWN SEED: Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; 1% lb., 25c; lb., 95c, post- paid. Not prepaid: 5 lbs., $4.00. CALIF. GROWN SEED: Not prepaid: 5 lbs., $3.75.
291. *SOUTHPORT LARGE RED GLOBE. The most handsome and perfect globe-shaped onion in cultivation. The skin is a deep rich crimson, with a satin-like gloss, flesh fine-grained, mild and very tender. The Large Red Globe is a splendid keeper, of excellent quality, and very desirable. We offer the true Southport strain. EASTERN GROWN SEED* -Pkt., -Dc;oz., 10c; 14.1). S56 lee. postpaid. Not prepaid: 5 Ilbs., $5.50. CALIF. GROWN SEED: Not prepaid: 5 lbs., $5.25. -
290. *SOUTHPORT YELLOW GLOBE. Identical with the Red Globe, except in color. Our seed is the true Southport type—no better at any price. HASTERN GROWN SEED: Pkt., 5c; o2z., 10c; % Ib., 35c; 1b., $1.15, postpaid. Not prepaid: 5 lbs., $5.00. CALIF. GROWN SEED: 5 lbs., $4.75.
288. AILSA GRAIG. An onion unexcelled for form, size and weight—see illustration. It is straw-colored, very productive, a good keeper and on account of its mild flavor, excellent for eating raw. When boxed in good shape, it competes successfully with. the imported Span- ish onion and we believe after it is better known, will become a very popular sort. Pkt., 10¢;--2 spkts., L5ey.:023, -20¢5°°4/4 1b; 760G; eu Des $2.25, postpaid.
300. OLDS’ SELECT OHIO YEL- LOW GLOBE. This is a bright yellow ea7-8 onion, with a small neck; ripens ae early and all at once. The bulbs are firm and good keepers; productive and well adapted to any good soil. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Y% 1b., 25c; lb., 95c, postpaid.
301. MICHIGAN YELLOW GLOBE. This variety is a selection from the. Yellow Globe Danvers,. and is a perfect globe-shaped onion; a little darker in color than Danvers; a heavy cropper and a first-class keeper. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; %4 1b., 30¢; lb,, $1.00, postpaid.
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OLDS’ THREE NEW GLOBE ONIONS. Perfect types of Southport Globes, Eastern-
grown seed—see illustration above, also color plate outside back cover. The true Southports are
most desirable onions. They are not only handsome in appearance, but are all good keepers
and perfectly globe-shaped. Our Three New Globe Onions are improved strains of Southports. One packet of each 25 cents.
280. OLDS’ GOLDEN GLOBE. A heavy yielder, hardy and reliable; color light golden yellow; handsome in appearance; flesh. snow-white, firm, mild and juicy. Altogether a most satis- factory onion for family or market use. Pkt., 10c; 2 0z., 15c; 02., 20c; 4% 1b., 40c; 1b., $1.50
281. OLDS’ SILVER GLOBE. Solid and heavy; flesh pure white, close and fine grained. A very handsome onion, and for the family garden unexcelled. Pkt., 10c; ¥% 0z., 15¢; 0z., 25¢;. %4 lb., 55¢; Ib., $2.00, postpaid. Not prepaid: 2 lbs. or more at $1.85 per Ib.
282. OLDS’ CRIMSON GLOBE. Skin deep purplish-red; fiesh close-grained, white, mild
- and tender. It is hardy; a good keeper and very productive. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 15c; 0z., 20c; %4 Ib., 45c; lb., $1.60, postpaid. Not prepaid: 2 lbs. or more at $1.45 per Ib.
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Se, 295. OLDS’ LONGKEEPER. A sure 303. * OLDS’ EARLY WHITE QUEEN. TLS cropper and the best keeper. A globe- The best of all for small pickles. The A Wj shaped onion, very quick to grow and White Queen grows from one to one and Qas” sure to make a crop. The onions are a half inches in diameter, when the tops
uniformly thin-necked, with flesh pure white, die down, leaving a neat and handsome solid, crisp, sweet and mild in flavor. Pkt., 5c; white bulb—suitable for pickling. Pkt., 5c; oz., oz., 10c; % 1b., 30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid. 10c; % Ib., 35c; 1b., $1.15, postpaid.
298. *RED GLOBE WETHERSFIELD. 304. MIXED ONION SEED. Just the A very handsome onion. The Globe Wethers- thing for those not particular as to variety. This field is the old reliable. Large, red Wethers- is good seed and will produce red, yellow and field bred to a globe shape. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; white onions; some globe-shaped and some flat. Y, Ib., 30c; Ib., $1.00, postpaid. . ry Oz. pkt., 10c; % Ib., 20c; lb., 60c, postpaid.
ONION. Full Lisi. By mail, postpaid.
If ordered by express or freight, deduct 10c per lb.; % lb. at pound rates. pkt. | oz. |44 Ib.| Ib. 280. OLDS’ GOLDEN GLOBE. A most satisfactory onion for family use. . |$0.10 |$0.20 |$0.40 |$1.50 0 25 -55
281.. OLDS’ SILVER GLOBE. One of the most handsome onions grown 5 2.00 282. OLDS’ CRIMSON GLOBE. Hardy; a good keeper and a big yielder. SEOs 5.2056. 49. | 1.60 285. x OLDS’ YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS. The standard Yellow Globe.. | -05| .10] .25 | .95 286. EXTRA EARLY RED. (Flat.) Very desirable for extra early...... 05} .10) .30} 1.60 287. OLDS’ EXTRA LARGE RED WETHERSFIELD. The best strain....| +05| .10] .30| 1.00 288. AILSA CRAIG. A most excellent shaped onion. See page 56...... -10| .20| .60} 2.25 289. WHITE AUSTRALIAN. Brand new. See page 55...............2. .10 .20 AUDA PAs 538) 290. SOUTHPORT YELLOW GLOBE. A heavy yielder. Page 56........ 30D) Sail OF liner oon eile d 291.%SOUTHPORT LARGE RED GLOBE. Most handsome and most perfect é wighe shaped ONION I= CULbIVADIOM sy. ot eis ie 2S ies aided tac eieis wee ee .05 .10 .35 | 1.25 292. SOUTHPORT WHITE GLOBE. A good keeper and a splendid onion. . .05 015 45 1.65 293. WHITE PORTUGAL, or Silver Skin. A favorite white onion; very mild .05 15 .40 | 1.50 294. YELLOW DANVERS FLAT. Largely grown for market and for sets. . .05 -10-| = .25 85 295. OLDS’ LONGKEEPER. Early, a sure cropper, and a good keeper.... .05 .10 .30 | 1.00 296. MAMMOTH SILVER KING. Handsome, sweet, tender and mild.... .05 .10 Rakin hepa 297. *%PRIZE-TAKER. The genuine. Large and handsome............... .05 .10 i209 .95 298. *®RED GLOBE WETHERSFIELD. The old reliable Large Red Wethers- Held mp Leds Wont wesc DE sea aTebs waletekerets) ale ners Moka gets Sel sree cnc'nce fs .05 | .10 30 | 1.00 299. AUSTRALIAN BROWN. Extra early and a sure cropper............ 05 10 "95 "20 29914. YELLOW STRASBURG. The variety most used for sets....... 05 10 25 "30 300. OLDS’ SELECT OHIO YELLOW GLOBE. Page 56 ............... "05, 62210; | soba ok 301. MICHIGAN YELLOW GLOBE. A heavy cropper...........2..-... 05} .101. .30 | 1.00 302. *%OLDS’ SELECT PICKLING. Fine for bunching.................. .05 .10 "35 1.25 303. *®OLDS’ EARLY WHITE QUEEN. The best for small pickles........ 2055) 14 ON obra del 303144. WHITE WELSH. Most suitable for green onions................. 05 {x 310 09 | 1.25
If not particular as to variety—plant our MIXED ONION SEED. Lhb,, 60c, postpaid.
58 SELECT VEGETABLE SEEDS. PARSEFY:.
One packet contains seed enough to sow a row 40 feet long; 3 lbs. will seed one acre. = 308. OLDS’ DWARF PERFECTION. A TLS very attractive plant; bright, pea-green, -moss ea curled leaves, of excellent flavor. Pkt., 5c; 0z., ws” 10c; Y, lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.
305. GHAMPION MOSS CURLED. Beautifully curled and crumpled leaves—just right for seasoning; also useful for salads and garnishing. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 25c; 1b., 85c, postpaid.
306. FERN-LEAVED. Fern-shaped leaves. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; %4 lb., 25c; lb,, 90c, postpaid.
307. *THE ARLINGTON. A fine new, double, curled parsley. It withstands heat, cold and drought. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 Ib., 25c; lb., 95c, postpaid.
PARSNIP.
While highly appreciated for table use the great value of the parsnip is —————— for stock feeding. The roots are very rich in saccharine food. Packets each | By mail, postpaid. contain seed sufficient to sow a row 30 feet long; 5 lbs., will seed one acre. | pkt.| oz. |% lb.| Ib.
310. xIMPROVED GUERNSEY. The best variety; roots smooth and easily
harvested. Not prepaid, 2 lbs. or more at 40c per Ib. ..............2..- $0.05| $0.10] $0.20] $0.55 $11. HOLLOW CRCWN. The old standard variety........... eae eee 205) S310 at .50 312. EARLY SHORT RCUND. Early and well adapted to any soil...... 05| 10 = 45
Our peas are grown in the north, are carefully rogued and hand-picked. Packets contain full 2 ounces and will plan: from 10 to 15 feet of drill; one quart will plant 100 feet; 1% to 2 bus. an acre. Vitality of good seed, 95%. Those marked thus (*) are wrinkled varieties, and those marked with a star are-the varieties we particularly recommend. Freight prices on page 60.
320. *SURPRISE.* A new pea well named—the earliest of all wrinkled peas. The pods are good- sized and well filled. The peas are very tender and sweet, retaining their fine flavor even when fully developed. This new pea is a cross of Alaska and American Wonder. It possesses the quality of the latter. The vines grow 24 inches high, but need no support. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; pt., 20c; qt., 35c, postpaid.
323. ALASKA. The earliest of all blue peas. It is very productive and of good quality, but not equal to the wrinkled varieties in sweetness or long season. The vines grow from 8 to 3% feet high with well-filled pods, which can be gathered in two pickings. A valuable sort for mar- ket gardeners and ecanners. PKkEt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; pt., 20c; qt., 35c, postpaid.
323%. SUTTON’S EXCEL- SIOR. A new large podded dwarf variety, also one of the most vigor- ous in growth and unsurpassed in quality. The plants grow 14 inches high and are very productive, pro- ducing the largest pods (see illus- tration) of any of the dwarf varie- ties. The peas are handsome in ap- pearonee and mature nearly as early as Nott’s Excelsior. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; pt., 25c; qt., 40c, post- paid.
- 337. SENATOR.* The Senator is a new second-early. It is a large, luscious wrinkled pea; of the same season as Mechlean’s Advancer, but with- larger pods and vines much more productive. The pods are well filled with peas, sweet and tender, even when quite large; vines 2 feet high. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; pt., ee : 20c; qt., 35c, postpaid.
$31. EXTRA EARLY PREMIUM GEM.* A fine dwarf variety; height, 18 inches. Very productive; maturing a few days later than American Wonder. The pods are well filled with luscious peas. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; pt., 20c; qt., 35¢, postpaid.
If more than $5.00 worth of garden seeds, in larger quantities than ounces and quarts, is wanted, send for our Market Gardeners’ net price list before ordering.
All wrinkled Peas weigh 56 Ibs. to the bushel; smooth varieties, 60 Ibs.
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320%. *xOLDS’ BEST EXTRA EARLY. The best strain of Extra Early Peas and the
result of very careful selection. They are as early as Alaska and average 20 inches in height
: The pods are well filled and the crop can be gathered in one picking. Olds’ Extra Early is the
market gardeners’ pea and a general favorite. Also fine for the home garden as it is hardy and can be planted earlier than the wrinkled sorts. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; pt., 20c; qt., 35c, postpaid.
324. *GRADUS.* Also called ‘‘Prosperity.’’ The earliest large-podded pea in cultivation;
vines from $ to 314 feet high; pods large and well filled with very large peas. The peas remain
tender along time, and the vines continue bearing for some time after the first picki WwW - sider this pea one of the best for the home garden. Our prices this year are mtn Sea eGuabies ane Gradus: it is always a high-priced variety. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; pt., 25c; qt., 45c, postpaid.
330. AMERICAN WONDER.* A very fine extra early dwarf variety; hei i ‘ i ¢ : y; height, one foot. It is quite productive and well suited for the private garden. The flavor it P
BE ete ibek Ge ches dt 40e, posteaia: vor and quality are excellent. Pkt.
336. IMPROVED DWARF GHAMPION.®* The Dwarf Champion is a dwarf-growi rai
of the well known variety—Champion of England. It grows only ae feet or ae ee ae ike good qualities of its parent. The pods are three inches in length, round and well filled. It is hardy, a vigorous grower and very productive. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; pt.,'.20c; qt., 35c, postpaid.
334. THOMAS LAXTON.* A new variety and one of the best yet introduce the Gradus and Earliest of All, and between the two in season; vines eee 3 to ae tare large and well filled; peas dark green, sweet and fine-flavored—very attractive in appearance and one of the best sorts for the market and the home garden. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; pt., 25c; qt., 45c. 340. MAM. MELTING SUGAR. An edible podded variety; height, 5 feet. The pods are large, thick and fleshy; stringless, brittle and fine flavored. Very productive. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts 15¢; pt., 30c; qt,, 50¢, postpaid, ; 2
333. *xENGLISH WONDER.* The sweetest pea we know of. This is a new dwarf second early variety, The pods f are produced in abun- dance and are well filled with large, dark’ green peas (see illustration). Tt is a sure cropper. Vines grow about 18 in- ches high. We highly recommend this new pea, and none of our custo- mers who try it will re- gret it. Pkt, 10c; 2
40c, postpaid.
g=Our crop of peas this year is better than we have had for several
very reasonable — see next page for full and complete list, also bulk prices by freight or ex- press, not prepaid.
SEE OUR NEW EARLY MODEL MELON (page 52) AND NEW WATERMELON—page 53.
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THREE SPLENDID PEAS FOR SUCCESSION.
One pkt. each, 25c; one pt. each, 65c; one qt. each, $1.15, postpaid. By express or freight, not prepaid: One qt. each, 75c; one pk. each, $4.50; 1% pk. each, $2.35. +: a 325. *NOTT’S
E XC E LSIOR.* The most popular early dwarf pea in cultivation. Podg well filled (see illus- tration)... Peas very tender and sweet. In earliness it equals American ~ Wonder; in height, about 15 — inches; in quality, 7 equal to Premium Gem, and as a crop- — per it excels both. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15e; pt.,. . 25¢3" ques 40c, postpaid.
321. THE® HEROINE.* Our best second early. It bears profusely and
=" ; ; he: aN produces large — Pin $i Le» pods, well filled with
' : the very best peas. — It is a fine pea for — the m o s t critical market gardener,
a - and we predict it will become a general favorite. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; pt. 25c; qt., 40c, postpaid.
3826. IMPROVED STRATAGEM.* The best of all the large-podded late peas; pods of immense size, well filled with large, dark green peas of the finest quality; height 18 inches— one of the very finest for a later second early. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; pt., 25c; qt., 40c, postpaid.
335. *OLDS’ DWARF_ TELE- 341. MAMMOTH LUSCIOUS SUGAR. PHONE.* The most prolific dwarf pea; The Perfect Sugar Pea. This pea excels all producing large, handsome pods like the | other edible-podded peas for size, productiye- Telephone, but without the tall vines. It | ness and quality. The vines average 36 inches ~ is medium early, very productive; pods well filled in height and remain a long time in bearing. ~ with pale green peas of the best quality; hand- The pods are very large, sweet and tender; very some and just right for the market and the home fleshy and equal to the best. snap beans for garden. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; pt., 25c; qt., | cooking, pods and all. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c;
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328. MGLEAN’S ADVANGER.* Largely Miss Corlie Dunster, Reserve, Wis., Sept. planted by market gardeners, with whom it is a 23rd, 1912, writes: ‘‘We had fine success with great favorite, because of its large yields; height, your garden seeds. We gave them only ordi-
2% feet. Long, well filled pods; peas light nary care and received four premiums from five green and very much wrinkled. It is about ten entries at the Sawyer Fair. I am sending the days later than Nott’s Excelsior. Pkt., 10c; 2 names of some who saw our garden and would
pkts., 15c; ptr, 20c; qt., 35c, postpaid. like your catalogue next spring.’’ PEAS. Full List. By mail, ase By exp. or frt. Pints, half-pecks and half-bushels at qt., pk., and bu. rates. pkt.| pt. | qt. || ~ at. | pk. | bm 320. kSURPRISE.* The earliest of all wrinkled peas........ ,$0.10 |$0.20 |$0.35 ||$0.20 |$1.45 |$5.75 10 .20 .30 .20 | 1.40] 5.69
32014%4.%O0LDS’ BEST EXTRA EARLY. The best strain, 321. THE HEROINE.* Our best second early ..........2:+ 322. TELEPHONE.* Most popular late variety; vines large;
pods well filled; peas tender and of fine quality........... : ; : ; ‘ 323. ALASKA. The earliest of all blue peas. Very productive} .10| .20| .35 .20| 1.40] 5.45 323144. SUTTON’S EXCELSIOR. A new dwarf variety—page 58 .10 APa5: 40 .30 | 1.70 | 6.75
10] .25| .45/| .40| 1.55 | 6.00
324. #%GRADUS.* The earliest lerge-podded pea in cultivation}; .10} .25| .45 330 |. 2:00 |" 7-85.08 325. ®NOTT’S EXCEILSIOR.* The best early dwarf pea......| .10/ .30| .35 -20 | 1.60°} 6.25- > 326. IMPROVED STRATAGEM * The best late large-podded pea| .10 SOL eo .20| 1.55] 6.00 327. CHAMPION OF ENGLAND.* One of the best peas grown; ,
@ late variety; delicious and productive...... Svcleveceus aus Bike .10 :20 £35, .20| 1.45] 5.75 328. McLEAN’S ADVANCER.* A market gardener’s favorite. . .10 520 |e oo .20| 1.40] 5.59 329. LITTLE GEM.* Height, 16 to 18 inches; very pro-
lific and of excellent flavor..... Slay a a ieEe Te Taavecawedaonette Be ae Se On| ene 2.0L; nese .20| 1.45} 5.85 330. AMERICAN WONDER.* Dwarfest of all varieties; 12
inches in height. Very early and very sweet.....ceceeee: .10 25} AO .25 | 1.60 | 6.35 331. EXTRA EARLY PREMIUM GEM.* A very fine dwarf pea alg of the Little Gem type, over which it is an improvement..| .10| .20| .35 .20| 1.45} 5.757
332. BLISS’ EVERBEARING.* A very popular pea—continues bearing about two months. Season medium to late........ 10 .25| .40 .25 | 1.55 | 6.00 333. *%ENGLISH WONDER.* The sweetest pea we know of..| -10! .25| 40]/ .25| 1.65| 6.45 334. THOMAS LAXTON.* One of the best yet introduced.. : : 5 2. ‘ 335. xOLDS’ DWARF TELEPHONE.* Most prolific dwarf pea.| -10} .25} .45|/ .30]| 1.90| 7.50 336. IMPROVED DWARF CHAMPION.* See page 59....... 1 . . : : 337. SENATOR.* A erand rew second early...... OEies Seas 10) .20] .35]/ .20} 1.45] 5.75 $38. HORSFORD’S MARKET GARDEN.* A great favorite.| -10} .20/ .35)/ .20] 1.40} 5.45 340. MELTING SUGAR. Edible pods—can be cooked and eaten, pods and all; entirely stringless..........s0ccceo .10 .30 .50 .35 | 2.65 : 341. MAMMOTH LUSCIOUS SUGAR. The perfect sugar pea.. -10 25 45 .30 | 2.25] 8.75 345. WHITE MARROWFAT. An old favorite market pea....! .051 .15] .25 -15 | 1.00 | 3°75 Cultural Directions given with every order. Packets, by freight or express, 8c each. ©
For larger quantities see our market gardeners’ net price list before ordering.
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We can furnish plants in season—see our list of vegetable and other plants, page 68.
Each packet contains seed sufficient to produce over 200 plants; % lb. of
seed is enough for one acre. Vitality of good seed, 65%. Order by number, Mail, postpaid.
One pound of any variety at three and one-half times the price of % Ib. pkt.| oz. |{% Ib. 850. *%RUBY KING. A very popular red pepper; mild and sweet....... Soe a $0.05 |$0.15 | $0.50 -851. BELL OR BULL NOSE. ‘The best known red pepper: early and prolific..| -05; .15| .40 $51. RUBY GIANT. A large, fine shaped pepper. A cross of Ruby King and
Chinese Giant; flesh mild and sweet; hardy and productive............e0:. 08 | .15 {55
852. GOLDEN QUEEN. Bright golden yellow; productive, mild and sweet.... POora. 5 250 $858. SWEET MOUNTAIN. A string grower; large, productive and sweet...... 2055|5 54)" > 540 $54. CHINESE GIANT. A very desirable variety, of recent introduction...... .05| .20 75 355. *OLDS’ EARLY NEAPOLITAN. Bright red peppers, produced in abundance.} .05| .15 45 356. LONG RED CAYENNE. A standard household -variety—hot and pungent] .05|] .15 .50 $57. RED CLUSTER. Small, thin red pods borne upright in clusters....... 40555 Lb 55 35714. OLDS’ RED HOT. (Tobasco.) Small, with a very hot flavor, much. used
as a sauca for soups, oysters, etc. ‘The peppers are borne in great profusion 05 30} 1.00
358. MIXED PEPPERS. The above varieties mixed.......05.. 05000000 cweces 505) |e LO .25 359. NEW TOMATO PEPPER. In shape and general appearance resembles a to- a mato: of upright growth, prolific and continuing to bear until frost.......... 05 15 50
Our seed has all been saved from pumpkins grown for seed purposes. Hach packet contains 1, oz. of seed, sufficient to plant from 5 to 10 hills; 3 to 4 lbs. will plant one acre alone; one pound, an acre with corn. Vitality of good seed, 90%. Order by number.
362. *LARGE CONNECTICUT YELLOW FIELD (Yankee Cow Pumpkin). The stand- ard field pumpkin. No farmer should fail to plant some every year with corn; 4 sure cropper, a good keeper, and very prolific—the best for stock, also good for pies. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ™% Ih., 15c; lb., 40c; 2 lbs. or more, 25c per lb., postpaid. Not prepaid: 5 lbs., $1.10.
361. *@QUAKER PIE. A distinct variety; 360. *KING OF MAMMOTHS. Has very prolific. The pumpkins are nearly round been grown to weigh 200 lbs.—surpassing any in shape; creamy white inside and out when other variety for size. The flesh and skin are ripe; fine grained and rich in flavor; good keep- both bright yellow and of excellent quality. ers and among the very best for pies. We do The Mammoth is one of the best pie pumpkins not. usually have enough seed of this variety to grown, also a splendid keeper and valuable for go around. Order early. PkKt., 5c; 0oz., 10c; 4% feeding purposes. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % Ih.,
lb., 20c; 1lb., 60c, postpaid. 25c; lb., 75c, postpaid. 366. JAPANESE PIE. A new pumpkin of 369. GOLDEN OBLONG. A fine variety, Japanese origin; flesh very thick, fine-grained, oblong in shape. Golden orange skin, thin but
dry and sweet; productive and very desirable for tough. Rich yellow flesh, very sweet, dry and COOMA EEt oe: OZ, Loe yo Ib 20cs-lb., excellent for pies. A good keeper. Pkt., 5c;
65c, postpaid. 0275-400 a Nb. 20Gs Ibsone: FULL LIST, By mail, postpaid. If ordered by express or freight, deduct 10c per pound. pkt.| oz. 144 Ib.{ Ih.
360. *KING OF MAMMOTHS. The largest and one of the best pie pumpkins
grown, a good keeper and valuable also for feeding................2.- $0.05 |$0.10 |$0.25 | $0.75 361. KQUAKER PIE. A very prolific variety, a good keeper and one of the
Seti ey EO Sen raha etek wi als eRe eee ate” PN ite he Lee! shay vrune fe ou ga dee Shae aliens LON eel Onis 20 .60 362. KLARGE CONNECTICUT YELLOW FIELD. The standard field pump-
Kin oa Suve erepper and: aacood jsGepery ye to ele ss enol HGH ee vlad Sse bee es Od jp LON LS .40 363. SMALL SUGAR. The noted New England Pie Pumpkin, and sweetest
Cea wvatiches, proimicnanG a POCO" KEPPEL. ls « caes sc oeless God ce Riad Sera .05 SHOE ere oy 30 364. WINTER LUXURY. A new variety, pronounced by many the best
PC ae DUNNO Ole MICOIUIN. SIZ Greet cate nN. cos eee ooo nh Gue eloew Rie .05 .10 .20 265: 365. CALHOUN. A small pie pumpkin, of extra fine quality........... O5:.| -LO:| 20 70
366. JAPANESE PIE. A new pumpkin, of Japanese origin: dry and sweet| -05] -10} .20 65 368. LARGE CHEESE. A fine keeper, excelient for pies, also grown in
large quantities for stock. Very productive.............0+ceccececes 05] .10 15 AS 369. GOLDEN OBLONG. A new variety, very fine and productive...... 05; 10] .20 .58 36914. OLDS’ MIXTURE. Pumpkins all the season with one planting..|!.... 05} .10 135
See pages 34 and 69 for our collection offers.
62 SELECT VEGETABLE SEEDS.
Our list includes the best varieties, and our seed is grown from choice French grown stock seed. Pkts. contain 4 0z. of seed each, sufficient to sow from 25 to 30 feet of drill; 10 to 12 Ibs. will sow an acre in drills. Vitality of good seed, 95%. Order by number.
371%. OLDS’ RED GLOBE FORGING. Grows quick and is the best for forcing in or out- doors. Globe-shaped; bright red in color; crisp and tender. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; % lb., 15c; lb., 45c.
37814. OLDS’ EARLIEST WHITE FORGING. Not only the earliest white radish, but the earliest of any color; pure white, oplone and tender. Small tops, whic ermit close planting. Pkt, 5c: 0z., 10c; 4 Ib., 20c; it 55e¢. : ‘
370%2. OLDS’ BRIGHTEST WHITE TIP. A bright scarlet white tipped radish—see illus- ftration. It is quite distinct in color and has a : well defined clear white tip. It has a small top, 1s a rapid grower and is adapted for forcing. It remains solid and crisp even when fully developed. Pkt., 5c; oz. 10c; % Ib., 20c; lb., 55c, postpaid. Not prepaid: 2 1bs. or more at 40c per lb.
371. OLDS’ EARLIEST SCARLET TURNIP. A splendid extra early, round bright red radish. Pkt., 5¢.3 (02;, 10c;° Y% Ib.,~15c; Tbs. 45c, “postpaid. Not prepaid: 2 lbs. or more at 30c per Ib.
378. OLDS’ SNOWBALL. The earliest white turnip, or globe-shaped radish. It is almost trans- parent. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; 1% 1b., 15c; lb., 50c, post- paid. Not prepaid: 2 lbs. or more at 35c per lb.
388. OLDS’ GOLDEN GLOBE. An excellent summer variety; of quick growth, producing crisp, tender radishes even in the hottest weather. The skin is golden yellow in color; flesh white and mild in flavor. Pkt., 5c; 0oz., 10c; % Ib.,15c; Ib., 45c, postpaid. Not prepaid: 2 lbs., 60c. &
o pure white olive-shaped radish; somewhat larger in : E 5 ; ; size and a trifle later in maturing than our Harliest White Forcing. It is solid, crisp and the first class in every respect. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; % Ib., 15c;
Ib., 40c, postpaid. Not prepaid: 2 1bs., 55c.
373. *OLDS’ IMPROVED FRENCH BREAK- FAST. JEarly, handsome, tender and crisp. Deep, glossy crimson, with the white tips well defined.
On We consider this radish one of the best for forcing. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 15c; lb., 40c, postpaid.
385. %*%*WHITE IGICLE. The finest pure white, long variety; very early, with smooth symmetrically shaped roots— see illustration. This radish is not only crisp and tender when young, but retains these qualities until the roots reach a large size. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; %4 Ib., 20c; Ib., 55c.
374. OLDS’ TWENTY DAY. The shape of an olive,
of a deep red color, pure white flesh; fine for forcing. FPkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; % lb., 15c; 1b., 40c, postpaid.
379. *NEW LEAFLESS. A decided acquisition—small tep, quick growth; flesh white, crisp, tender and of the best flavor. The New leafless is always a shy seeder—order early. Pkt., 5c; 0z.. 10c; %4 Ib., 15c; 1b., 45c, postpaid.
380. GRYSTAL BEAUTY. A new long white radish, almost transparent: very uniform in size and shape. The flesh is firm, crisp and tender, remaining. in good condi- tion a long time. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; % 1b., 15c; Ib., 45¢.
suitable for the open ground, and the best sort for first out- door planting. The flesh is firm, crisp and tender. PkKt.,- 5c; oz., 10c; % Ib., 15¢; lb., 40c, postpaid.
iety, sometimes growing to an immense size, one radish fur- nishing several meals for quite a family. It should not be planted early, but treated as a summer, fall or winter radish. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 15c; %4 lb., 55c; 1b., $2.00, postpaid.
Full and complete list of radishes—next page.
RHUBARB. Pie Plant. The earliest spring vegetable. Easily raised from seed.
395. LARGE VICTORIA. The standard variety. Pkt. 5c; oz, 10c; % Ib. 25c; lb., 95c, postpaid. For RHUBARB ROOTS—see page 68.
374%. WHITE OLIVE SHAPED. A splendid
376. *CRIMSON GIANT. A distinct forcing variety,
393. MAMMOTH JAPANESE. A new distinct var-
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Ky RADISH. Full List. By mail, postpaid. If ordered by express or freight, deduct 10c per pound. pkt. {| oz. |% Ib.| Ib. 370. SCARLET TURNIP WHITE TIP. A very popular variety........ $0.05 |$0.10 |$0.15 |$0.45 370%. OLDS’ BRIGHTEST WHITE TIP. A-distinct variety. See page 62. .05 .10 .20 oo
_ 371. yY%OLDS’ EARLIEST SCARLET TURNIP. A small, round red variety| .05 AO eae 4S _ 37142. OLDS’ RED GLOBE FORCING. The best for forcing in or outdoors .05 .10 TS 510)
ma72. FIRST AND BEST. The best half-long radish.................. 74 ee 0g eee a TG) 373. *OLDS’ IMPROVED FRENCH BREAKFAST. Tender and crisp:... “O5-+° S101 151. 440 374. OLDS’ TWENTY DAY. Olive-shaped, deep red; crisp and tender..| ‘95| (10! .15| 40 374%. WHITE OLIVE SHAPED. A splendid pure white olive-shaped radish. .05 .10 15 AQ 375. *WHITE DELICIOUS. The best white summer radish............. .05 .10 .15 45 -376.%CRIMSON GIANT. Best large radish for first outdoor planting.... .05 .10 oh5 .40 3877. EARLY SCARLET GLOBE. Similar to Scarlet Turnip........... 2053-0 Lon? asa 378. OLDS’ SNOWBALL (White Box). The earliest white turnip-shaped| .05 .10 Bas .50 8784. OLDS’ EARLIEST WHITE FORCING. The earliest radish; gti RERALGSS ODLONS SANG CONGO oi. t keen sstareus, «ole sispasecetehe) sofa abeis re’ “e ft ripe eat rites | {Oslo Kafka leys eit 379. %NEW LEAFLESS. Very quick grower; crisp and tender............ OG Othe sho AS 380. CRYSTAL BEAUTY. A new, long, white radish; flesh white....... 3 .05 .10 15 45 381. WHITE STRASBURG. A summer radish; of large size............ .05 10 15 40 382. BRIGHTEST LONG SCARLET. Handsome long red radish........ .05 10 15 40 3838. IMPROVED CHARTIER. Long crimson tipped with white....... .05 .10 215 A5
884. CINCINNATI MARKET. Early radish, with small tops—bright scarlet} .05 AOL LS 50 385. *WHITE ICICLE. The best long, pure white radish; crisp and tender.| 95] 19] 20] .55
386. TRIUMPH. - Very attractive; best for forcing; globe-shaped........ (0s RT Nee sh Mee. 387. EARLY LONG SCARLET. The standard long red radish.......... 052 Oe Ba | AS 388. OLDS’ GOLDEN GLOBE. An excellent summer variety........... 05>: 2104 15-1 45 389. LONG WHITE VIENNA. One of the best long white radishes...... 051.10 1.201 --.60 390. NEW WHITE CHINESE. The best large white winter variety.... .05 10 15 50 391. CHINA ROSE WINTER. Rose colored and a good. keeper......... “055032101215 1.45 392. LONG BLACK SPANISH. Good keeper, black skin, white flesh... eO5s ee Osiee 15 | 2.40 ~ 393. MAMMOTH JAPANESE. A new distinct variety; very large......... 05 sb .09 | 2.00 394. MIXED RADISH. MRadishes the whole season.................... UO err OS rele Se a Ne etn NN lat ae bet a Acad eS nae ee ae ete en eS I RE NE Ee a SENS
Spinach is a very important market crop, and large quantities of seed are used every year. Onur
_ seed is fresh and as low in price as first quality seed can be sold for. Vitality of good seed, 90%.
go, 403. * OLDS’ LONG SEASON. _ The
“ant ‘ best long season variety—withstands the hot
: AEE: summer weather, without going to seed, better
ers” than any other. Pkt., 5c; .oz., 10c; ™%4 Ib., 15c; 1lb., 40c; 2 Ibs. or more, 35c per lb., postpaid.
- 402. BLOOMSDALE. A great favorite: thick,
dark green, wrinkled leaves (see illustration); hardy,
of fine substance and flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ™%4
Ib., 15c; Ib., 35c; 2 Ibs. or more 30 per Ib., post- paid. Not prepaid: 5 Ibs., 80c.
400. ROUND LEAVED. A well-known stand
ard, early variety; very hardy. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 4
_ Ib., 15c; Ib., 35c; 2 lbs. or more, 30c per lb., post
paid. Not prepaid: 5 lbs., 80c. ES
401. LONG STANDING. Leaves large, thick
_ and crumpled, with a fleshy appearance; very desir-
‘able. Pkt., 5c; oz. 10c; % Ib., 15c; Ib., 35c, post- paid. Not prepaid: 5 lbs., 90c.
404. PRICKLEY OR WINTER. For fall sowing. Very hardy and vigorous in growth. Pkt.
5C; 0Z., 10c; 1/4 Ib., 15¢; Ib., 35c, postpaid. Not prepaid: 5 Ibs., $1.00. % 2 :
~ 402%. VICTORIA. Very dark green leaves, almost black. It is fit to use early and remains
good for a long time; suitable for market or the private carden. Pkt., 5c: oz. 10c: 4% Ib., 15c: Ib.. 35¢ Postpaid. Not prepaid: 5 Ibs., 95c. = ; 3% Ib., 15¢; Ib., 35¢,
403%. NEW ZEALAND. For mid-summer sowing; well adapted to dry localiti Pkt., 5c; 02., 10¢; ¥ Ib.,-15c; Ib., 50¢, postpaid. Not prepaid: 5 Ibs, $1.65... °°.
SALSIFY. VEGETABLE OYSTER.
There is no vegetable more rich and delicious than the Oyster plant or sj is i ¢ winter use and ought to be more largely grown. Peg a alsity ct is splendid ter
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_ 397. MAM. SANDWICH ISLAND. Lar ts of fi alit 7 : :
©), 1b. 20: Ib. Ge cuenta: arge roots o ne quality and flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ~ 398. WISCONSIN GOLDEN. Originated in Wisconsin. Very much like the Mammoth ee Island except that the roots have a yellow tinge. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15¢; % Ib., 55c; Ib., $2.00,
SEE OUR NEW STRINGLESS WAX BEAN (page 36) AND NEW WATERMELON—page 53.
64 SELECT VEGETABLE SEEDS. . ag
“The seed we offer is from squash grown strictly for seed purposes. Our packets each contain Ye oz. of seed, sufficient for about- 8 hills; 3 pounds of seed will plant one acre in hills. Those marked with a star are the varieties we specially recommend. Vitality of good seed 90%.
406. MAM. YELLOW BUSH. The intel ' est and most handsome bush squash — see iw lustration, a photograph. The color is a rich — golden yellow; flesh cooks dry and is fine for pies. Pkt., 5e; 0z., 10c; % lb., 20c; Ib., 65e.
405. *MAM. WHITE BUSH. A true bush variety, about twice the size of the or- dinary White Bush Scallop. The fruit is a clear white and very handsome in appearance. PkEt., 5c; 0z., 10c; % Ib., 15c; Ib., 50c: 1 ie
407. *GIANT SUMMER CGROOK- — NECK. The Summer Crookneck is a very old variety and almost every one is familiar with it. In the Giant Summer Crookneck we have the earliest summer squash and one much larger than the common variety. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; %4 Ib., 20c; 1lb., 55c, postpaid.
420. MAMMOTH CHILI. A very large and attractive variety. The skin is a rich — orange vellow; flesh thick, fine grained and sweet. PKEt., 5e; o0z., 10c; Ys lb., 20c; 1b., 65c.
~ a 410. *DELICIOUS. A recent introduction. One © of the thickest-meated varieties, and one of the best for pies. Its color is a dark green, with occasionally a blue specimen; color of flesh, a deep orange. It cooks {up drier and is finer-grained than most other squashes, — and retains these qualities throughout the winter. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; 4% Ib., 25c; Ib., 70c. n
409. DELICATA. This is a new, early, sina fruited variety ; orange color. splashed and striped with — dark green. It is very solid, rich and dry. Pkt., 5¢; oz., 10c; % lb., 20c; Ib., 55e, ‘postpaid. x
408. FORDHOOK. A very good variety for either summer or winter use. ‘The vines are of strong ~ growth and very productive. The fruits are oblong ins form with a thin yellowish skin. The flesh is thick — and sweet and cooks up dry. Pkt., 5c; Os 10c;_ % Ib., 20c; lb., 60c, postpaid.
OUR THREE HUBBARDS.
411. *TRUE HUBBARD. The standard winter
squash. Large, olive-shaped (see illustration), with —
dark green skin and very rich flesh. Almost every one
is well aequainted with Hubbard squash. -Our strain is ~ extra, fine. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; % Itb., -20c: Ib... 65c¢s Zee ae more, 60c per Ib., postpaid. Not prepaid: 5 Ibs., 412. WARTED HUBBARD. Similar to ha above, 7 but larger and heavily warted. Very handsome in ap- ~ pearance, and an excellent keeper. It has the hardest — shell of all the Hubbards. PkKt., 5c; oz., 10c; Y lb, © 25c; lb., 70c, postpaid. Bei
413. GOLDEN HUBBARD. Heavily warted like — the above, with a rich orange-yellow skin, turning to a — deep salmon-red when ripe. It is equally as productive — -and superior in quality, if anything, to the other Hub- = bards. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 1% Ib., 20c; Ib., 65c.
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SQUASH. Full List. By mail, sb If ordered by express or freight, deduct 10c per lb. % lb. at pound rates. | pkt.| oz. VA ib} : : 405. MAMMOTH WHITE BUSH. A true bush variety; larger and better 1 shaped than the well-known Early White Scallop:................... $0.05 | $0.10 $0. 15 |$0.50 406. *%MAMMOTH YELLOW BUSH. The largest bush squash............ 205:) 104). 320) 265 eum 407. *%GIANT SUMMER CROOKNECK. The earliest summer squash...... 05:|-- 105.2045 <-5agm 408. FORDHOOK. Very fine for pies. A good yielder and keeper...... :05 | =. 10+" 2203) 60s 409. DELICATA. Very solid, rich and dry—extra fine for home use..... 05 107-2-.20 bb 410. %DELICIOUS. The thickest-meated squash yet introduced; cooks dry. . .05 .10 251-2 70mm 411.%TRUE HUBBARD. The standard winter squash. See illustration... . 05'|° -10:<.2080 -s6amm 412. WARTED HUBBARD. Similar to the ordinary Hubbard, but larger} .05| .10| .25 708 413. GOLDEN HUBBARD. Bright orange-yellow; see. above............ 05} “A620: 1" <65 am 414. CHICAGO ORANGE MARROW. Best fall squash.......... Pte 05 |2°0e alte ks 250 415. BOSTON MARROW. Good for both fall and winter use............. 05 bY 20 222041 55 416) “SIBLEY, or PIKE’ S PBHAK. “A ceneral: favorite wes. 2.0 sues oon seek .05 10 |-<°.204 < 360m 417. VEGETABLE MARROW. Popular English garden variety; smooth skin “Obs e020 60 — 420, MAMMOTH CHILI. The largest of all squashes................ : 05 | 10°} =.20 |2226a—cm 424, OLDS’ MIXTURE. Squashes, all the season with one sowing...... 2054). STO ab oe
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Our seed is from tomatoes grown for seed, and from choice selected seed stocks. Our packets each contain seed enough to produce 300 plants; 3 ozs. of seed will plant an acre. Those marked with a star are the varieties we specially recommend. Vitality of good seed 90%.
440. *OLDS’ NEW GLOBE. Liv- ingston’s 1905 Introduction. This to- mato is a-beautiful globe in shape, re- sembling a peach in form (see illustra- tion). On account of its shape, a greater num- ber of slices can be taken from each one. It ripens with the first earlies. The fruits are large, smooth, firm and with few seeds. It rip- ens evenly, with a fine, glossy rose color, tinged with purple. Very productive. Pkt., 5c; 2 02z., 15c; 0z., 20c; % lb., 55c.
429. *MATCHLESS. ~Well worthy of its name—it is hard to match. It produces large, red fruits throughout the entire season; flesh very solid, heavy and free from any core. If we were to plant but one variety of tomatoes it would be the Matchless. Pkt., 5c; YY 0z., 10c; oz., 15c; %4 Ib., 45c.
NEW CORELESS TOMATO.
442, LIVINGSTON’S 1908 IN- TRODUCTION. The most perfect shaped canning variety yet intro- duced. In shape it is almost round, being about the same in diameter each way. The depression at the stem end has been almost eliminat- ed, which, together with its shape and size, makes it a perfect toma- to for canning purposes. The globe tomatoes are fast superseding the old fiat, wrinkled varieties. It is very productive. The fruits are of marketable size and always free from green core. The fiesh of the New Coreless is very firm and the seed cells are surrounded by bright red, heavy, meaty and delicious flesh, which has a sharp, acid taste.
The New Coreless is bright red in color and its fruits ripen aH over and all at the same time. Can- ners, market gardeners and lovers of good tomatoes should give this new tomato a trial. Pkt., 5c; % 0z., 15c; oz., 20c; % Ib., 60c.
425. *SPARK’S EARLI- ANA. No variety of recent introduction has attracted more attention than this. Early to- matoes are usually of small size, but Spark’s Earliana is not only very early, but remark- able for its large size. MHand- some in shape, of a dark red color and very firm—fiesh deep red, with solid center and small seed-cells. Pkt., 5¢; Y oz., 10c; 0oz., 15c; 1% Ib., 40c.
444, BONNY BEST. An extra fine early variety for the home garden; a few days later than the Earliana. The color is bright scarlet; ripens evenly to the stem without crack or black spot. Very productive and a fine shipper, being even in size and packing well in a crate or basket—-see illustra- tion. Pkt., 5c; 4% oz., 15c; oz., 20c; % Ib., 55c, postpaid.
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441. THE HUMMER, Living- ston’s 1907 Introduction. Round: as a ball and smooth as an apple— see illustration opposite. The Hum- mer is bright scarlet in color, aud very productive. The flesh is crim- son-scarlet and of the finest quality. The fruit is very firm and solid, in fact, a rotten tomato is seldom found. It ripens early, very even, and if picked when just turning, will earry a long distance in fine condition. Pkt., 5c; 4% oz., 15¢; 0z., 20c; 1% Ib., 60c.
426. *SUCCESS. A new to- mato well worthy of the name ‘“Success.’’ It is just right for a second early; bright scarlet, of fine flavor and handsome in appearance. The vines are strong and vigorous: fruits set in clusters and average three inches in diameter. The handsome appearance, even size and great solidity of Success make it an. excellent market variety, while its deep color and _ solidity make it also well adapted for can- ning, Pkt, 5e;- 14 0z., 10¢;-.0z. 15c; % Ib., 45¢ postpaid.
: 443. JUNE PINK. The earliest of all e| pink tomatoes. It is a good yielder of high 4) Quality and runs very smooth for an early sort —see illustration, from a photograph; similar in habit and shape to the Earliana differing from it in color only, which is pink instead of red. Pink tomatoes are much preferred in some markets, The June Pink while primar- ily an early tomato continues to bear and
clusters, single specimens often measuring 3 inches in diameter. Pkt., 5¢e; 1% oz., 10c; oz., 15c; 4 Ib., 50c, postpaid.
438. *ENORMOUS. The largest and smoothest tomato grown; now recognized as the standard red tomato for great size and productiveness.’ The fruit is solid and firm; flesh thick, with few seeds; color, clear deep red; quality the best. Pkt., 5c; 1% oz., 15¢; 0z., 20c; %4 Ib., 55c.
430. NEW DWARF STONE. Another of lLivingston’s recent introductions. The tomatoes are perfect in shape. Pkt., 5c; % 0z., 10c; 0z., 15c; % Ib., 50c. ;
439. OLDS’ GOLDEN BEAUTY 4 (Golden Queen). A large, smooth, pure a7 yellow tomato. Quality excellent in all
- respects, either for Slicing or preserving.
ytomato. The vines are strong, vigorous 2s” and heavy bearers; fruit large, very
Se, 4394.. OLDS’ PINK BEAUTY. A fr rE} mid-season variety and the best purple a | [ol eg
smooth and uniform in size. PkKt., 5c; 4% 0o2z.,
10c; oz., 15c; % Ib., 45c. Pkt., 5c; Ye 0z., 10c; 0z., 15c; 4 Ib., 50c. a cat ee we a ER Sh a ere a Pd Pe Se RS es. Sh eS TOMATOES. Complete List. By mail, postpaid.
One pound of any variety at three and one-half times the price of 1% Ib. pkt. |4% oz.| oz. |% Ib. 425. %*SPARK’S EARLIANA. Very early, and remarkable for its large size $0.05 |$0.10 |$0.15 |$9.40 426. *% SUCCESS. Just right for a second early................ E caraseniyne 05°) 10) ESS 427. *NEW STONE. Best of all for main crop; large, smooth and solid.... .05 STOH coats 40 428. FORDHOOK FIRST. A very satisfactory first early ....:...-..... 05 1Osks "al cle ee5O 429. *KMATCHLESS. Produces large, red tomatoes the entire season...... 00) 10) Abt AS 430. NEW DWARF STONE. A recent introduction; strong, upright vines .05 PLO eseesins -90 431. TRUCKERS’ FAVORITE. A large, purple tomato; very productive. . 05). .10 |] 15-40 432. DWARF CHAMPION. A popular dwarf variety...............-- DOOr lene Onin oe keer a 433. NEW MAGNUS. One of the finest yet introduced.................. (O51 LO a ara ay 434. CHALK’S EARLY JHWEL. One of the largest and finest.......... 205)| 270. ters 40 435. EBARLY MICHIGAN. One of the best for second early............. .05 .10 15 45 436. EARLY ACME. The standard bright pink tomato......,......... 2055)* 5. TOM Lat atte 437. PONDEROSA (Henderson’s). ‘The largest of all.:......... Shi aati 05:2 A545) 200s ee 438. *ENORMOUS. The largest and smoothest tomato grown ........... 05 15 20 55 439. OLDS’ GOLDEN BEAUTY. Large, smooth and pure yellow.......... 05 1 (104-2155 soheer 439%. OLDS’ PINK BEAUTY. The best midseason pink variety... a (05% 310% stoeeas 440. *%OLDS’ NEW GLOBE. Livingston’s 1905 Introduction. Page 65..... .05 15 20 55 441. THE HUMMER. Livingston’s' 1907 Introduction fs cape ae Se poo 05 15 20 .60 442, NEW CORELESS. lLivingston’s 1908 Introduction. Page 65....... .05| .15! .20] .60 443. JUNE PINK. The earliest of all pink tomatoes.................+] 05] .10| 115] .50 444, BONNY BEST. A fine early home variety. See page 65......... a 05 “15 2) 55 SMALL FRUITED VARIETIES. 445, Peach; 446, Yellow Pear; 446 123
Red Pear; 447, Yellow Plum; 447%, Red Plum; 448, Red Cherry;
448%, Yellow Cherry; 449, Red Currant; 4491, Grape, each...... AN SORT tore eee ees 450. SMALL. FRUITED VARIETIES MIXED. Red, white and vellow.... 05 SROs ents 35 451. LARGE FRUITED VARIETIES MIXED. Tomatoes all season......| .05| .10) .15| .30 455. STRAWBERRY or GROUND CHERRY. Yellow Husk Tomato. Fine
fer preserving or for pies...... ree ots RIE: Emp UO new PRES Retains eR eeRe IS se 051. 310} 315 |. <50
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Our seed is grown on the best adapted soils, and from selected stocks. Each packet contains 4, oz. of seed, sufficient to sow 50 feet or more; 1 lb. will sow one acre in drills; 2 to 3 lbs, an acre broadcast. Those marked with a star are the varieties we specjally recommend. Vitality of good seed 95%. Order ky number. Two pounds or more at.5-pound rates.
foe a EXTRA EARLY PURPLE-TOP MILAN TURNIP. [ Purrte Tor Wuite GLopE.. : URN IPS --—sPURPLE-TOP STRAP-LEAVED
460. *PURPLE TOP STRAP LEAF. The well-known standard variety, and a great fav- orite for table use. Flat in shape, purple above ground. and white below (see illustration). Our seed of this variety is of the best, and we sell more of this one sort than of all others combined. PKt., 5¢e; 0z., 10c; %4 lb., 15c; lb., 40c; 2 lbs., 75c, postpaid.. Not prepaid: 5 lbs., $1.20.
470. OLDS’ HEAVY CROPPER. Round, yellow and very productive. One of the best varieties to grow as a field crop for stock; color of skin yellow above ground, white below, flesh yellow, fine grained and sweet. Grows to a large size—see illustration, is hardy, keeps well and is the heaviest cropping va- riety we know of. Pkt., 5c; oz., LOc; 1%. Ib., 15¢;-Ib., 45c,~ post- paid. Not prepaid: 5 lbs., $1.50.
466. *SNOWBALL. The most suitable white turnip for table use. Skin and flesh pure white; flesh crisp, tender and very sweet—very desirable for sowing early. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; % Ib., 15¢; Ib., 45c;, postpaid. Not prepaid: 5 Ibs., $1.50.
461. KEXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN. A new strap-leaved turnip—the earliest in cultivation. The bulb is flat, of medium size, quite smooth and with a purple top. Flesh white, hard and of fine quality. It is a good keeper. Pkt., 5c; 0Z., 10c; 1% lhb:, 25¢} 1b.3-95e:
_ 465. *xPURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE. Very attractive in appearance (see illustration above); a rapid grower, with pure white flesh; a sure cropper, and a great yielder. Price, Same as for Purple Top Strap Leaf.
RUTA BAGA
475. *OLDS’ IMPROVED PURPLE TOP. An improved strain of the well-known standard variety, It is a heavy yielder and without tendency to long neck. It is hardy, productive, a good keeper and very satisfac- tory for both table use and stock. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; 14 Ih., 15c; 1lb., 45c, postpaid. Not prepaid: 5 lbs., $1.50.
476. kKIMPROVED YELLOW MAMMOTH. In our opinion the most profitable sort to grow, as it is the hardi- est, heaviest, best shaped and most productive. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % Ib., 15c; Ib., 45c, postpaid. Not prepaid: 5 lbs., $1.50. 479. OLDS’ GOLDEN HEART. A new variety, fine grained, mild and sweet. W. H. Mayo, of Valton, y¥ Wis., says: ‘*‘You have a valuable prize in your new
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Ruta Baga. It is not only fine grained, but is also a heavy yielder, making it a profitable crop to raise for the table i or for stock feeding.’*® Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % Ib., 15c; lb., 50c, ED R BA postpaid. - Not prepaid: 65 Ibs., $1.75. ommeh FRUTA aie
Full and complete jist Turnips and Ruta Bagas—page 68. See page 34 for ‘‘Wisconsin Standards’’—the seeds that have made ous SUCCESS.
68 SELECT VEGETABLE SEEDS.
TURNIP AND RUTABAGA. Full List. By mail, postpaid. If ordered by express or freight, deduct 10c per Ib. pkt. | oz. |% Ib.| Tb. 460. *PURPLE TOP STRAP LEAF. A well-known standard variety...... $0.05 |$0.10 |$0.15|$0.40 461. *EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN. The earliest turnip........ 205 Os 25 aes 462. EARLY WHITE MILAN. A rapid grower and very handsome...... -05| >. 40|: +.30)51°08 463. WHITE FLAT DUTCH. Flat, smooth, white, of medium size and a j quick grower; one of the best. 5 lbs., not prepaid, $1.50.......... "05 1-310) Aah aa 464, WHITE EGG. A quick grower, egg-shaped, smooth, with Small top... 51> 210s 15 hpeaee 465. *% PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE. An early variety, globe-shaped...... 205.|>.10)-_ 35) AG 466. x¥SNOWBALL. Best white turnip for table use.............eee0-s O54. 2804 coh Die Cae 467. COW HORN. Grows large; fine for fall or winter..............-. 00> 3104" hole 470. OLDS’ HEAVY CROPPER. Round, yellow and very productive.... 205.) 101-215 471. GOLDEN BALL. The best yellow turnip for table use........ eee P0156) (acer Kl Bes be eer. 472. YELLOW ABERDEEN. The best yellow turnip for stock........ 105 [2+ 107 eo 74a 474. MIXED. Purple, white and yellow turnips all summer............. sO0D4| cre tO| S30 475. %OLDS’ IMPROVED PURPLE TOP RUTABAGA. The old standard.. .05| .10 15| .45
476. %IMPROVED YELLOW MAMMOTH RUTABAGA. Of good shape 2ODe: et Oe a edo 477. NEW NECKLESS RUTABAGA. Globe-shaped; yellow flesh z
478. OLDS’ LARGE WHITE. Skin white; flesh white and sweet 479. OLDS’ GOLDEN HEART. Fine grained, mild and sweet 47914. MIXED. A fine assortment of yellow and white rutabagas
TOBAGCO SEED.
We are located in the Wisconsin tobacco district and offer below the best seed that can be procured. Our packets each contain 4 oz. of seed; one ounce of seed will plant an acre.
500. COMSTOCK’S SPANISH. The favorite va- riety in Wisconsin. Pkt., 5c; % oz., 15c; 0z., 25c; Y, 1b., 90c, postpaid.
501. CONNECTICUT SEED LEAF. Leaves of good length and width and the variety best adapted to the middle and northern states. Pkt., 5c; % oz., 10c; 0z., 15c; % Ib., 50c.
502. IMPROVED WHITE BURLEY. An im- proved strain of the tobacco that has made Tennes- see famous. It has a broad leaf and is much used for wrappers. Pkt., 5c; % oz., 15c; oz., 20c; % lb., 60c, postpaid.
ROSES AND OTHER CHOICE PLANTS.
SEPARATE CATALOGUE FREE ON REQUEST.
Our plant department contains a carefully selected assortment of roses and other choice plants mostly grown on their own roots and all well rooted.
We guarantee all plants purchased of us to arrive in good condition for growing. They are sent by themselves at about the time for planting. Our list is a select one, of the best sorts, northern grown and hardy.
Our plant catalogue is a 32-page book, with cover. It is nicely illustrated and gives full descriptions of the best and newest in plant life. If you wish to cembine your plant and seed order drop us a card before ordering and we will send you a copy.
A 175 page illustrated book on ‘‘Home Floriculture,”’ telling how to cultivate and
grow flowering plants, for 25c postpaid, or free with an order for flower seed, plants and bulbs amounting to $2.00 or more.
VEGETABLE PLANTS AND ROOTS
We have added vegetable plants to our list and can supply the following varieties in their prop- er season.
ASPARAGUS ROOTS. Strong, well-developed two-year-old roots. See page 35.
GABBAGE PLANTS. For April and May delivery. Select Early Jersey Wakefield, Allhead arly, Karly Spring. Doz., 12c; 2 doz.,-20c; 50, 35c, postpaid. By express or freight, not pre- paid: 2 doz., 18c; 50, 30c; 100, 50c.
CAULIFLOWER PLANTS. Transplanted from hotbed: ready in April and May. Improved Early Snowball, Dry Weather. 1/, doz., 15c; doz., 25c; 2 doz., 45c, postpaid. Not prepaid, doz., 20¢; 2 doz, 55¢e:2 50; .60e: :
CELERY PLANTS. Selected transplanted stock grown from our own seed; ready in July. White Plume; the earliest variety; Golden Self-Blanching, the best for all purposes; Winter Queen, the best variety for winter use. Doz., 15c; 2 doz., 25c; 50, 45c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 2 doz., 20¢c; 4: “EGG ‘PLANTS G d M d J Black Beauty, the best early va
: rown in pots; ready in May an une. ac uty, the - riety; New York Improved, large, smooth and spineless. Y2 doz., 45c; doz., 75c; 2 doz., $1.25, post- paid. Not prepaid: Doz., 50c; 2 doz., 90c; 50, $1.75. 4g
HORSE RADISH. Good clean sets. Doz., 10c; 2 doz., 15c; 100 for 60c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 100 for 40c.
PEPPER PLANTS. Transplanted from hotbead; ready in May and June. Bell, or Bull Nose, the best known; Ruby King, the most popular red; Long Red Cayenne, hot and pungent. doz., 15¢c; doz., 20c; 2 doz., 35c, postpaid. Not prepaid: Doz., 18c; 2 doz., 30c; 50, 50c.
RHUBARB ROOTS. Good strong roots. 10c. each; 3 for 25c; 1% doz., 40c; doz., 75c, post-— 3
paid. Not prepaid: %% doz., 30c; doz., 50c; 2 doz., 80c, T
OMATO PLANTS. Transplanted from hotbead; ready in May and June. Spark’s Earliana, © #
very early; Success, second early; Matchless, fine tomatoes the entire season; Enormous, very lake ae smooth; Small Fenited Varieties. mixed, VY, doz., 15¢; doz., 25c; 2 doz., 45c, postpaid. Not prepaid: Doz,, 20¢; 2 doz., 35c; 50, 60c. ss
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COLLECTIONS
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These collections contain-full sized packets, the same as offered throughout the catalogue. Prices are net.
are put up before the busy season and we cannot make any changes. offers on page 33 do not apply to collections.
EXPOSITION COLLECTION.
8 CHOICE pio La, AND 5 POPULAR
OWERS. 13 PACKETS FOR 25 CENTS. 52. BEET, New Crimson Globe (page 39)....... 5 ets 70. CABBAGE, Old’s Select Jersey Wakefield... 5 cts. 164. CUCUMBER, Olds’ Select White Spine (p. 48) 5 cts. 215. LETTUCE, Olds’ Earliest Forcing (page 51) 5cts 243. MUSKMELON, Paul Rose (page 52)...... 5 ets 295. ONION, Olds’ Longkeeper (page 57)...... 5 ets. 873. RADISH, Olds’ Improved French Breakfast. 5 cts. 425. TOMATO, Spark’s Earliana (page 65).... 5ets. 806. ASTER, White Ostrich Plume (page 70).. 10 ets. 1045. MORNING GLORY, New Japanese (page 73) 5 cts.
- NASTURTIUM, Finest Tall Mixed (page 73) 5 cts.
At
EARLY BIRD COLLECTION.
40 CTS., POSTPAID, WITH A 25c CREDIT.
This collection consists of ten vegetables most suitable for an Early Family Garden. One packet each—10 pkts. in all—for 40 cents: TOMATO —The New Globe. Livingston’s 1905 introduc- tion (440, page 65). BEET—Olds’ Improved Blood Turnip (41, page 39). LETTUCE— New Unrivaled (223, page 51). RADISH— Crimson Giant (376, page 63). CABBAGE— Olds’ Select Early Jersey Wakefield (70, page 40). ONION—Olds’ Longkeeper (295, page 57). CUCUMBER—HFEarly Cyclone, the king of the earliest (168, page 48). SWEET cCORN— Peep O’Day (135, page 45). BEANS—Stringless Green Pod (15, page 36). PEAS—Surprise; a new pea, well named (320, page 58).
The above are ten regular, full-sized packets, and we offer them for 40 cents, postpaid; 3 col- lections for $1.00. By express or freight, not prepaid: 1 collection 35c; 4 for $1.25.
4 Each collection is enclosed in a coupon en- velope, which, when returned to us, will be ac- cepted as a cash payment of 25 cts. on an order of $1.00 or more.
This Collection is a very popular one and most
suitable for an early garden. One packet each— 10 pkts. in all—for 25 cents: Beet 44, Cabbage 71, Cucumber 168, Lettuce 215, Muskmelon (Rocky Ford) 244, Onion (Red Globe) 298, Pars- nip (Improved Guernsey) 310, Radish 371, Spin- ach 402, and Tomato 428.
ae On account of the liberal discount on pack- ets—see page 33—-we have discontinued most of our Collection offers.
This Flower Seed Collection is a great favorite —it contains 10 popular Annuals; fresh seeds. One packet each—10 packets in all—for 15 cts.: Aster 802, Balsam 860, Pink 952, Pansy 1078, Petunia 1102, Phlox 1112, Verbena 1307, Sweet Peas 1202, Mignonette (Sweet) 1035, and Sweet Alyssum 830.
f= Don’t miss Our New Sweet Peas—+4 flow- ers to a stem. (See page 76.)
. PANSY, Olds’ Large Flowering Mixed (p. 74) 10 cts. . SWEET PEAS, Olds’ Prize Mixed (page 77) pds regular catalogue prices, the above 13 packets amount to 75 ‘sy cents, but to induce all to give Olds’ Seeds a trial, we offer the collec- : tion for 25 cents, by mail, postpaid; 5 collections for $1.00. press or freight, not prepaid, 6 collections for $1.00.
5 cts. If by ex-
BOYS’ AND GIRLS’.
This Collection 20 Cents, with the Whole Amount Refunded in Seeds.
_ This collection contains full-sized packets of eight useful vegetables and five flowers of easy culture. One packet each—13 pkts. in all— for 20 cents, with a refund in seeds: Beet— The earliest blood turnip; Lettuce—Good the whole season; Radish—Grows quick, good and handsome; Spinach—Very hardy, fine flavored and ornamental; Turnip—Very productive and good for any purpose; Pop Corn—Pops like flakes of snow—large, tender and just right— see page 47; Peanuts—The largest and sweet- est kind—see page 47; Muskmelon—Our New Early Model—see page 52; Asters—Many col- ors, large and double; Dianthus—The best China Pinks; Petunia—The kind that produces large flowers; Verbena—All fine shades, and our Old-Fashioned Garden Mixture. See below.
fz Each collection is put in a coupon envel- ope, good for 20 cents.
_ k= Send for one or more of these collections, give the coupon envelopes to father and have him use,them as cash in part payment on his orders, paying you 20 cents each.
BEST BARGAIN COLLECTION. $1.33 Worth for S0c.
No. 6.
This Collection is our best bargain in vegetable seeds—no two alike. It includes our ‘‘Star’’ Collection—10 pkts. most suitable for an early garden, together with one packet each: Beet 51, Cabbage 79, Carrot 103, Celery 115, Sugar Corn (fine for early) 135, Sugar Corn (excellent for late) 146, Cucumber (king of picklers) 158, Let- tuce (a sure header) 217, Muskmelon (Netted Gem) 237, Watermelon 261, Onion 285, Radish 370, Squash 413, Tomato 427, and Turnip 461. 25 packets in all for 50 cents.
9, GEM COLLECTION. _ se va me 880 Worth for 25c, This Collection is hard to beat—it includes
some of our best varieties. One packet each—12 pkts. in all—for 25 ects.: Aster 806, Carnation
(Marguerite) 900, Alyssum (Little Gem) 831,
Mignonette 1035, Morning Glory (Japanese) 1045, Nasturtium 1050, Pansy 1077, Petunia 1101, Phlox 1111, Poppy 1121, Sweet Peas 1200, and Verbena 1306.
OLD-FASHIONED GARDEN MIXTURE.
For the sake of the old folks, who love the old-fashioned flowers, and for the value of the flowers
- themselves, you should never have a garden without some of the following: sam, Candytuft, Hollyhock, Larkspur, Mignonette and others. : f= See next page for our Flower Seed Department.
Bachelor’s Button, Bal- Pkt. (144 02.), 5c. We know our Flower Seeds will give
satisfaction and in addition to the Cash Discounts mentioned on page 33, we will, providing the order amounts to 25 cents, or more, give free, on request, a full sized packet of Old Fashioned
Garden Mixture.
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Our Flower Seeds are equal to the best offered anywhere.
Our list has been revised, new
varieties of merit added and inferior sorts thrown out. : We allow a Cash Discount of from 25 to 35 per cent on Flower Seeds by the packet (see page
33) and if the order amounts to 25 cents, or more, a full sized packet of
Mixture, free, on request.
Old Fashioned Garden
for Order by the number, as shown at the left of each variety. Wherever the following abbre-
viations occur, A indicates Annual, one that grows, blooms and dies the first year.from seed;
in-
dicates Biennial, that blooms the second year from seed; P indicates Perennial, that usually blooms the second year from seed, and continues to grow and bloom several years—if sown early, some Biennials and Perennials will bloom the first year; H means Hardy, H H means Half Hardy, and T Tender—thus, H. H. A. is a Half Hardy Annual.
ASTERS.
Packets contain about 150 seeds each.
No plant produces a more handsome effect, and no garden is complete without these old favorites; of easy eulture. H. A.
800. Olds’ Finest Mixed. Largest flow- ering finest mixed. This is a mixture of the best varieties; large flowers; bright colors and a splendid assortment. These Asters are very fine, having been grown from the best selected stocks. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c.
801. Peony Flowered Mixed, Truffaut’s.
Plants literally covered with large, double flow-
ers of rich, brilliant colors. PkKt., 5c. 802. Giant Comet Mixed. Immense double flowers, resembling chrysanthemums. Pkt., 5c. 803. Victoria Mixed. Very handsome. The
petals curve out and down, while those of the
Peony Flowered curve up and in. PkEt., 5c. 804. Chrysanthemum — Flowered. Dwarf mixed; large, handsome flowers. Pkt., 5c.
806. White Ostrich Plume.- Without doubt one of the finest asters’grown. Large, graceful flowers, free from all stiffness; very suitable for cut flowers. Pkt., 5c; 3 pkts., 10c.
807. Model Ostrich Plume. A new distinct variety; bright rose colored flowers. Pkt., 5c.
809. Tassel-shaped flowers.
810. Snowball. A profuse bloomer; mense size. Pkt., 5c.
811. Daybreak. Delicate pink, globe-shaped flowers. . Pkt., 5c.
812. Alice Roosevelt. ging to flesh color. Pkt.,
Pkt 5c. The best dwarf, white aster. snow-white flowers of im-
Delicate yellow, chan- 10c; 2 pkts., 15c.
813. Violet King: Handsome, double, violet- colored flowers. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c. 814, White Hercules. Strong stems 15 tg 20
inches high; pure white flowers 6 to 7 inches in diameter. Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 25c.
815. Vick’s Cardinal. The best bedding aster yet introduced, Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c.
New Japanese. A very striking variety.
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816. Purity. Large double flowers, of fine- form and pure snowy whiteness. To secure the largest flowers, plant early in spring. Pkt., 10c.
817. Christmas Tree. Large flowers; plants compact and pyramidal in form. Pkt., 5c.
818. Mikado Pink. A new variety, recent- ly chosen the representative flower of the city of Rochester, N. Y., and probably the most popu- lar Aster of today. Long graceful stems, pro-
ducing large, delicate lavender pink flowers. Pkt., 5c. 819. Upright Pink. A single plant of this
variety is a bouquet in itself. When the flower first opens it is almost white, shading to a decided lavender pink when in full bloom. Pkt., 5c.
TWO NEW ASTERS. One packet each 35 cts.
We call special attention to these new intro- ductions. Everyone is interested in growing as- ters; they are favorites both with the florists and the amateur. We have added to our list two varieties of merit—The Peach Blossom and White Perfection.
808. White Perfection. The finest midseason white aster in cultivation. The flowers are four inches in diameter, of fine form and produced on tall upright plants. The plants are vigorous in growth and usually carry twelve large flowers each (see illustration above) on long stems. PEt., 25c; 2 pkts., 40c. | _. 810%. Peach Blossom. A decided and most pleasing shade of lavender pink. The flowers are large and thick and have a massive effect— see illustration above. The plants produce long
stems that hold the flowers up at all times. Pkt., 25c; 2 pkts., 40c.
No matter what you order from this cata- logue, you can rest assured you will get full returns for your money.
$0.50 worth of Flower Seeds in Pkts. for $0.35
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ABUTILON (Chinese Bell Flower). A splen- did house plant. T. P.
820. Fine Mixed. [Extra fine. Pkt., 7c.
AGERATUM (Floss Flower). Fine bedding plants; valuable for borders. H. H. A.
825. Fine Mixed. Pkt., 5c.
ALYSSUM. A great favorite. H. A.
830. Sweet Maritimum. White. Pkt., 5c.
831. Little Gem. Snow-white. Pkt., 5c.
832. Little Dorrit. Very compact; excellent for beds or borders. Pkt., 5c.
AMARANTHUS. A very strong and rapid grower; ornamental foliage. H. H. A.
835. Splendens. Finest mixed. Pkt., 5c.
ANTIRRHINUM (Snapdragon).
Very showy; blooming first season from seed. seol 28
840. Dwarf Mixed. Compact. Pkt., 5c.
841. Giant Fragrant. Mixed. Large, double, fragrant flowers. Pkt., 5c.
842. Snowflake. Pure white. Pkt., 5c.
AQUILEGIA (Centaurea). Splendid for per: manent borders; of easy culture. H. P.
845. Double Mixed. Very fine. Pkt., 5c.
ASPARAGUS PLANT. A beautiful plant for the house; easily raised from seed. It can be started any month of the year.
850. Plumosus Nanus. Pkt. (25 seeds), 15c.
BACHELOR’S BUTTON (Centaurea Cyanus). Free flowering plant; blooms until frost. H. A.
855. Mixed. Very choice. Pkt., 5c.
BALSAM. Pkts. contain 30 to 50 seeds.
Balsams, like asters, are one of our specialties. Our strain cannot be excelled. Large double flowers in great abundance. H. A.
860. Olds’ Camelia Flowered. Mixed. Large, perfect, double flowers. Mixed colors. = Pts) 5e:
861. White Perfection. Pkt., 5c.
CALENDULA (Pot Marigold). Profuse bloom- ers all summer. H. A. :
865. Double Mixed. Fine shades.
CALIFORNIA POPPY (Eschscholtzia). Com- pact and bushy; fine foliage, covered with a mass of showy flowers. H. A
870. Fine Mixed. Many colors. Pkt., 5c. 871. Rose Queen. Rose carmine. Pkt., 5c, 872. Carmine King. Carmine rose. A new
and distinct color in this charming annual; novel, brilliant and very effective. Pkt., 5c. CALLIOPSIS (Coreopsis). One of our best free blooming summer plants; of easy culture. 875. Fine Mixed. Fine for cut flowers. Pkt., 5c. CANARY BIRD FLOWER. One of the most desirable climbers, producing vellow-fringed flow- ers throughout the whole season. H.H. A. 880. Tropaeolum Canariense. Pkt., 5c. CANDYTUFT. One of the most popular flow- ers grown; fine for beds or edgings. H. A. =, 885. Olds’ Choice Mixed. A fine as- TL sortment of sorts and colors mixed. We a7 have been very careful with this mixture ws” try it. Pkt., 5c. 886. Giant Empress. borne on long spikes.
A new sort. Flowers Pure white. Pkt., 5c.
887. Snowflake. Free flowering. Pkt., 5c. 888. Dwarf Hybrids Mixed. Dwarf and com- pact. «Pkt; 5c.
CANNA, Large Flowering French. A new and distinct class of Cannas of dwarf habit and pro- ducing very large flowers.
890. Crozy’s Best Mixed. All the finest col- ors. Soak the seed twelve hours in warm water before sowing. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c.
CANTERBURY BELLS (Campanula Medium). Handsome, rich and stately; profuse bloomers.
895. Mixed. Best and most striking single and double varieties. Pkt., 5c.
CARNATIONS (900, opposite column). seed. Pkt., 5c.
CELOSIA (Cockscomb). Plume-shaped flowers.
905. Ostrich Plume. Crimson flowers, curled like an ostrich plume. Pkt., 5c.
CENTAUREA. Profuse bloomers, suitable for
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bouquets and general floral decoration. H. A. 910. ‘Margaret. Pure white flowers. Pikkt., 5c. 911. Imperialis. A new, sweet-scented Cen-
taurea; very showy. Pkt., 5c. Page 68 for book on Roses and other plants.
Pkt., 5c.-
Carnations are very much admired for their beauty and frag-
CARNATIONS. From seed. rance; will bloom in about four months after sowing—seed sown in the fall, slightly protected over winter, will produce plants in full bloom early in the spring. H. H. P.
900. Marguerite. New Giant; producing
-large flowers of fine form— illustration above.
Pkt., 5c.
25 to 35 per cent cash discount on flower seeds, by the packet.—See page 33,
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CHRYSANTHEMUM. Blooming continually all summer; suitable for pot culture. H. A.
eae Aisotig "ey and double. Pkt., 5c.
$ nowball. arge, perfect, pur i flowers. PkKt., 5c. ape Pre ee
917. Dwarf Golden Gem. Compact. Pkt., 5c. _.918. Dwarf Primrose. Bright primrose. See illustration, page 71. Pkt., 5c.
COBAEA SCANDENS. One of our finest _sum- mer climbers, a very rapid grower. wes Wea 2
920. Purple. Bell-shaped flowers. Pkt., 5c.
COSMOS. A very handsome flower, becoming more popular every year. One of the last flowers to bloom in the fall; fine for vases. H. H. A.
925. Giant-Flowered Mixed. Pkt., 5c.
926. Early Dwarf Dawn. A new variety. Blooming in July and until frost. Pkt., 5c.
927. Lady Lenox. <A new giant-flowered vari- ety. See illustration, page 71. Pkt., 5c.
928. Mammoth White Perfection. An im- proved variety; fine for vases, keeping several days in water. Pkt., 5c.
CYPRESS VINE. A very beautiful climber.
930. Mixed. Rose, scarlet and white. Pkt., 5c.
931. Ivy Leaved. A new scarlet variety with ivy-shaped leaves. Pkt., 5c.
CYCLAMEN. A beautiful pot plant, flower- ing from seed the first year.
933. Giant Flowered. Mixed. 25 seeds, 15c; 15 seeds, 10c.
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DAHLIAS.
From Seed; blooming the first season. H. H. P. Dahlia Bulbs, page 79.
985. Double Mixed. Large flowering. Pkt., 5c.
936. Superb Single. Mixed colors. Pkt., 5c.
937. Double Peony Flowered. large flowers from seed. See illustration (a photograph), Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c.
DOUBLE DAISIES. .
One of the most charming early spring flow- ers; very easily raised from seed. H. H. P.
940. Fine Mixed. All colors. Pkt., 5c.
941. New Snowball. Very large and double. Pure white. Pkt., 5c.
942, The Bride. Pure white. Pkt., 5c.
943. Delicata. White, tinged with rose. 5c.
944. Shasta. A new sort, with very large, graceful flowers. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c.
DATURA. Showy trumpet-shaped flowers. H. A.
945. Cornucopia (Horn of Plenty). Pkt., 5c.
DIANTHUS. Cas
One of the most bountiful bloomers the garden can contain; blooming the first summer and also the second if protected over winter. H. B.
950. Double Chinese. Extra choice. 5c.
951. Single Chinese. Extra fine. Pkt., 5c.-
952.- Imperialis fl. pl. Mixed colors. 5c.
953. Little Gem. With carmine eye. 5c.
954. Purity. Pure white. Pkt., 5c. f
955. Snowdrift. One of the most beautiful pinks ever introduced. PKt aoc.
956. New Japanese Pink. A new _ variety, producing very large flowers; laced and fringed and of many distinct colors. Pkt., 5c. arse
DOLICHOS (Hyacinth Bean). A rapid grow- ing climber; pea-shaped blossoms.
960. Mixed. Very striking. Pkt., 5c. :
EVERLASTING FLOWERS. Beautiful flowers of a great variety of color. H. A.
- 965. Helichrysum. Very fine. Pkt., 5c.
FORGET-ME-NOT (Myosotis). Everybody’s favorite. Star-like flowers. Blooming first year.
970. Mixed. Many colors. Pkt., 5c.
FOUR O’CLOCK (Marvel of Peru). H. A.
975. Fine Mixed. Pkt., 5c. —
FUCHSIA (from seed). This well-known plant can easily be grown from seed. _ 3
980. Double Mixed. Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 25c.
GAILLARDIA (Blanket Flower). — Very desir- able for masses, borders and for cutting. H.-H A.
985. Double Mixed. Round as a ball. Pkt., 5c.
GODETIA. Constant bloomers, very attractive, and well adapted to any soil. . A.
990. Finest Mixed. Sure to please. Pkt., 5e.
991. Sunset. Rosy crimson. Pkt., 5c.
992. Crimson Glow. Bright crimson. See
ilustration above. PKt., Des
producing fruits which are used ee illustration above. PKt., —
2 Genuine Pipe or Calabash Gourd (997). A rapid growing vine, in the manufacture of calabash pipes. This gourd comes true to names 10c; 2 pkts., 15c. Other useful gourds—page 50. ; ROSES AND OTHER CHOICE PLANTS. Catalogue free on request—See page 68.
GOURDS, Ornamental. Also useful as well as T. A.. See page 50 for named sorts- 995. Mixed. Many sorts. Pkt., dc. 996. Chinese Bottle. Useful as well as ornamental. Pkt., 5c; Y oz., 15c. 997. Genuine Pipe. Comes true to name. See page 72. Pkt. 10c; 2 pkts., L5c- HELIOTROPE. From seed the first year. Pro- - duces delicate blue and white flowers the entire 'geanson; very fragrant. H. H. P. 1000. Choice Mixed. Pkt., over 500 seeds, 5c. HOLLYHOCK. A perennial. Seed sown in June or July will produce plants that will bloom early the next summer. 1 1005. Double Mixed. Producing the l rgest and finest double flowers. Pkt., 5c. HUMULUS (Japanese Hop). A rapid grow- ing climber, with luxuriant foliage. H. A. 1010. Japonicus. Withstands heat, drought and inseets. Pkt. of over 50 seeds, 5c. LARKSPUR, Tall Rocket. One of the best known of our garden flowers. H. A 1015. Fine Mixed. i
ornamental.
Best varieties. 5c. _LATHRYUS (Everlasting Peas). Very at- tractive and effective. 1020. lLitifolius Mixed. Pkt., 5c. LOBELIA (Cardinal Flower). For edgings. 1025. Mixed. Dwarf varieties. 5c. MARIGOLD. Very effective for beds or bor- ders, of easy culture. H. H. A
1030. Mixed. Dwarf French. Pkt., 5c. -MIGNONETTE. A great favorite; sweet and fragrant. H. A. :
1035. Pure Machet. An extra fine strain.
Dwarf and compact. Pkt., 5c. 1036. Yellow Prince. Large canary-yellow flowers: dwarf and compact. Pkt., 5c. 1037. White Pearl. This is a new variety; white-flowered machet. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c. MCONFLOWER (Ipomoea Noctiflora). _ 1040. White Seeded. Pkt., dc. 1042. Pink. Ivy Leaved. Rosy pink. 5c.
MORNING GLORIES.
The Finest Annual Climbers in Existence. We take delight in our Morning Glories. :
1045. Imperial Japanese. Wonders of na- ture. -Pkt:,-5¢;'0z:., 15¢e;° 4 -Ib., 50¢: << 1046. Dwarf Mixed. Pkt., 3c; 0z., 5c. as NASTURTIUMS: See below. e NICOTIANA. Bushy plants laden with bright red flowers: of easy culture. - 1070. Sanderae. Hardy Annual. Pkt., 5c. .Barle G. Selner, Mishawaka, Ind., July 20th, 1912, says: ‘‘We have tested your seeds and find them more than expected. Please send me your catalogue of Roses and other choice plants.’’
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Dwarf or Tom Thumb Varieties are unrivaled:
in beauty. They bloom profusely and are well adapted to poor soil. 1050. Hels KOZ; WUC. 3/4 AD... ac, 1051. leaved. PkKt., 5c; oz., 10c. 1052. Ladybird. Golden yellow, with crimson. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c. 1053. colors. Pkt., 5c; 02z., 10c. 1054. Dwarf Fireball. riety, with deep Pkt., 5c. 10544.
orange-scearlet
Dwarf Beauty. Compact plants;
Queen of Tom Thumbs. Plants
dwarf and compact; silver variegated foliage;
bright crimson flowers. Pkt. (% o02z.), 5c. See page 68 for our book on Roses and oth-
art
book on Home ‘‘Floriculture.’’
TALL NASTURTIUMS.
The tall varieties are suitable for trellis, porch or veranda -decorations, and no flower is more attractive or brighter than these.
1060. Tall Mixed. @ Pkt., 5c;-oz.,; 10c;. 1% Ib., 15c.
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1061. Scarlet Beauty. Variegated-leaved. 5c. - 1062. Crimson Beauty. Variegated-leaved. 5c. 1063. Ivy Leaved. A new, distinct variety;
ivy-shaped leaves. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c.
Dwarf Mixed. All choice colors. Pkt., ) Empres of India. Deep crimson, dark 2 barred ¥ Chameleon. Dwarf French, variegated | A new distinct va- Pa
flowers,
bright scarlet flowers; well above the foliage. f
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The finest assortment.
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CLIMBING NASTURTIUMS.
Flowers are borne in great profusion.
1065.. Lobbs’ Mixed. Pkt., 5c} oz., 10c.
1066. Madam Gunther’s Hybrids. A new sort, very choice. PkKt., 5c; oz., 10c.
One-quarter pound of any Nasturtium at three and one-half times cost of one ounce, when not otherwise mentioned; 1 1b., 31% times cost of YY, Ib. By express or freight, not prepaid, 10c. per lb. less.
25 to 35 per cent cash discount on flower seeds, by the packet.—See page 33.
SELECT FLOWER SEEDS.
OLDS’ GIANT PRIZE AND OTHER PANSIES.
Finest Selection of Pansies that can be found anywhere. cialty in Flower Seeds—nothiug is more important in our select list,
or expense to have the very best.
Choice pansy seed is our greatest spe- and we have spared no trouble
Our packets contain about 150 seeds each.
1075. OLDS’ GIANT PRIZE MIXED. This seed produces the largest, richest and best formed flowers of any we have ever offered, and we believe, from our own trials, there is no better pansy mix-
ture to be had anywhere or at any price—see illustration, a photograph reduced in size.
3 pkts., 60c; 6 pkts., ( 1076: saved from named exhibition flowers. 20c; 3 pkts., 50c; 7 pkts., $1.00. 1077.
$1.00.
1078.
the newest, richest and finest sorts. Pkt., 10c;
CLDS’ ROYAL MIXED. A choice mixture of English large- flowering varieties ; 2 pkis.,
PK 25¢5
INTERNATIONAL MIXED. A very fine mixture of pansy eee ,, gathered from all nations; The ususl price of this mixture is
25 cents per packet. Pkt.,
OLDS’ LARGE FLOWERING. A superb mixture, producing large flowers, of a great yvari- ety of charming colors—the best German varieties mixed. Pkt.,
$5c3- 2 pkts:, -25e..5 pkts., 50c. imeluding
15e.
Any one sending us the names of ten prospective buyers can have a packet of No. 1078 free in ad-
dition to their order-—please mention it when ordering.
1079. GIANT TRIMARDEAU MIXED.. Large flowers; marked with three large blotches. Pkt., 5c. 1080.
are frilled and ruffled, giving the flower a unique double appearance. HERCULES GIANT. An abundant bloomer, with no small flowers: 15c; 2 pkts., MATCHLESS. A new variety: perfectly formed flowers, with a matchless variety of art
1081. rich in coloring and markings. 1082.
Pkt.,
color shades, which must be seen to be fully appreciated. Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts.,
1083. PRINCESS. A new distinct ye tration below; flowers freely. Pk¢$., 15c.
BEDDING PANSIES. Named sorts. Any 3 packets for 10 cents.
1085. SNOW QUEEN. Pure white, center slightly tinged with yellow. Pkt., 5c.
1086. FAUST. King of the blacks. Pkt., 5c.
1087. GOLDEN ate Golden yellow, without black center. Pkt.,
1088. SUNSHINE. Striped and mottled. Pkt., 5 cents.
One pkt. each, and 1 pkt. Royal Mixed, amount- ing to 30c, for 25c.
ROSES AND
MASTERPIECE. A-new, distinct variety; large, heautifully colored fiowers.
This is in addition to any other offer. rich and varied shades. Each flower is
The petals Pkt., 10c. petals very large and
25¢.
25¢. The stalks are firm, strong and upright—see illus-
WHITE HOUSE PANSIES. Named sorts. Of the largest size, finest form and good substance. Any 2 pkts., 15c. 1090. PRESIDENT McKINLEY.” Very effect- ive. Black, bordered with yellow. Pkt., 10c. 1091. GIANT PURE WHITE. Lae pure white flowers, without blotches. Pkt., 10c.
1092. BLACK PRINCE. Giant jet black flow- ras lB ape, be: 1093. GOLDEN QUEEN. Large, pure golden
yellow, shaded with canary. Pkt., 10c. PETUNIAS. The Petunia is the people’s flower. Very showy in beds and masses; a universal favorite on ac- count of its richness of color, fragrance and con-
tinuous blooming. H. H. P. 1100. OLDS’ FINEST MIXED. Every- ™ body loves petunias—they are such free
@ bloomers, but many are often disappointed because the flowers are so small. Olds’
Finest Mixed produces the largest flowers—see il- lustration page 73. Pkt., 25c. 1101. Fine Mixed. Large flowers of the finest
colors mixed. Pkt., 15¢c; 2 pkts., 25c.
1102. Choice Mixed. A free bloomer, produc- ing in great abundance, bright flowers. Pkt., 5e.
1105. Snowball. Pure Sa iny white flowers, suitable for edgings. PkEt.,
1106. Giant Excelsior. A new large-flowering variety. The Excelsior is a ‘strong, vigorous grower, producing large flowers in-a grand vVa- riety of colors. Pkt., 20c.
1109. Double Mixed. Very handsome large flowers. Pkt. (30 seeds), 10c. Mrs. Lilla Ryan, of Sharon Farm, Mar. 9th,
1912, writes: ‘‘I received the plants vou sent me in good condition and I certainly appreciate the care you have taken with them.’
OTHER CHOICE PLANTS. Catalogue free on request—See page 68.
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1110. OLDS’ FINEST MIXED. Every one is attracted by a showy flower— ‘ there are none more brilliant than our Finest Mixed Phlox. Pkt. 10c; 2 pkts., 15c. 1111. Grandiflora Mixed. Large-flower- ing mixed varieties. Pkt., 5c. 1112. Dzsummondii Fine Mixed. Pkt., 5c. 1113. New Dwarf Cicily. Large red and purple flowers, with a distinct white eye. Kt., 5c. 1114. Starred and Fringed. A _ distinct variety; star-like flowers. Pkt., 5c. 1115. Grandiflora Alba. Large, pure white flowers; fine for borders. Pkt., 5c. 1116. New Yellow. Flowers extra large; of a rich straw yellow. Pkt., 5c.
1117. Snowball. Flowers pure white; Pt, 55 ie resembling snowballs. Pkt., 7c. <A. pee ies 1118. Double Mixed. Fine for cutting, ~~ Sad s>
lasting better than the single sorts. Pkt., 5c. at
Great Se ia dal Seal a ne OLDS : FIN EST M IXE D
fashioned but very showy; greatly improved varieties. See illustration, page 73. 1120. Olds’ Finest Mixed. Very large flow- ers, of good form and substance. Pkt., 5c. 1121. Improved Carnation. Double mixed, A splendid mixture. Pkt., 5c. 1122. Reselected Shirley. Compact. 5c. 1123. White Swan. Double white; very effective and desirable. Pkt., 5c. ~ 1124. Double Yellow. A tuew color. 5c. 1125. Santa Rosa. A new poppy. 5c. 1126. Admiral. A _ striking variety; large, smooth-edged flowers; white, with a _ broad - band of brilliant scarlet around the top. Pkt., 5c. 1127. Marion. The Carnation—Flowered Poppy. Pkt., 7c. 1128. Iceland Mixed. Beautiful and fra- grant; excellent for vases. Pkt., 5c. 1129. Black Prince. A choice new single variety; brilliant brown in color. Pkt., 5c. 11291. King Edward. Deep scarlet with a large blotch at the base of each petal. Pkt., 10c. PORTULACA. Unrivaled for beauty. H. A. 1130. Double Flowering. A _ fine assort- ment of choice double flowers. Pkt., 7c. 1131. Single Mixed. All colors.. Pkt., 5c. PLATYCODON. Easily raised from seed. H. P. 1133. Japonicus. Fl. Pl. The Japanese Bell Flower. Pkt., 10c. PRIMULA (Chinese Primrose). Easily grown from seed. Sow early and transplant. 1135. Large Flowering. Mixed. Pkt., 19c. 1137. Giant Pink. Best pink. Pkt., 25c. 1138. Giant White. Best white. See illus- tration opposite. Pkt., 25c. 1139. Obconia. Grandiflora mixed. 10c. RICINUS (Castor Oil Bean). Tall-growing ornamental plants; useful as centers for beds. 1140. Mixed. 6 to 15 ft. high. Pkt., 5c. SALPIGLOSSIS (Velvet Flower). <A great favorite. A continual bloomer. H. H. A. 1145. Fine Mixed. Very ornamental. 5c. SALVIA SPLENDENS (Flowering Sage). Very popular: Chin. Es P. 1150. Scarlet Sage. Brilliant flowers. 8c. 1151. Fireball. Covered with brilliant spikes; flowers resembling balls of fire. Pkt., 10c. ' 1152. Patens. Bright blue flowers. 10c. 1153. Bonfire. The most effective and gor- geous plant in cultivation—see illustration op- posite. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c. i SCABIOSA (Mourning Bride). Splendid bor- der plants. H. A. 1155. Double Mixed. Large flowering. 3c. 1156. Snowball. Eest double white. 5c. 1157. Golden Yellow. A desirable color. 5c. SCHIZANTHUS (Butterfly Flower). H. A. 1160. Mixed. Very picturesque. Pkt., 5c. SMILAX. The finest thing out. T. A. 1165. Fine for hanging baskets. Pkt., 5c. __ STOCKS. Large Flowering, Ten Weeks. - Prized for their fine display of color. H. H. A,
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1170. Finest Mixed. Choice colors. 10c. PLANT CAT a= hoi
- 1171. White Princess. Best white. 0c, plants—page Arca Bd ete 1172. Primrose. Best Jarge primrose. 10c. An illustrated book on ‘‘Home Filoriculture,’’ STOKESTA (Corn Flower Aster). free with an order for flower seed, plants and 1175. Cyanea. For borders. Pkt., 10c. bulbs amounting to $2.00 or more.
25 to 35 per cent cash discount on flower seeds, by the packet.—See page 33.
76 SELECT FLOWER SEEDS.
MIXED ANNUALS. Many of our best flowers are annuals, easily raised from seed. If the seed is sown early in
spring the plants rapidly attain perfection and -
bloom the same season. Those who wish a dis- play of bright flowers, easily raised from seed the first season, should order some of our Mixed Annuals. Pkt. (1% 02.), 5c; 02., 15¢c.
ways popular, fine for borders.
SUNFLOWER. | Desirable for any location.
1180. Chrysanthemum Flowered. - Bright gold- en yellow, double flowers. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c, 1181. Double Globe. Double flowers. Pkt., 5c. 1182. Miniature. Bright and showy. Pkt., Bets 1183. Double Star Shaped. Pkt., 5c.
SWET PEAS, 1200 to 1270. SWEET WILLIAM.
Below.
Fine for borders. H. P.
1300, Single Mixed. Perfect flowers, 5c. 1301. Scarlet Beauty. Deep scarlet, 5c. VERBENAS. § Free-flowering, hardy annuals of low, spreading growth; great favorites. 1305. Olds’ Finest Mixed. Largest flowers and the choicest colors. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c. 1306. Mammoth Mixed. Large- flowering. 5c. 1307. Fine Mixed. All fine shades. Pkt., 5c. 1310. Mammoth White. Very choice. Pkt., 5e, 1311. Defiance. Bright scarlet. Pkt., 5c. 1312. Italian Striped. Very showy. ‘Pkt. 5c. WALLFLOWER. Tine for cutting. H. P.
1315. Single Mixed. Pkt., 5c. 1316. Golden Glory. Rich Gold. - PKt:, 5c. WILD CUCUMBER. 1320. Pkt., 5c.
ZINNIAS. Large free- donors plants; al- H. A.
1325. Superb Double Mixed. PK. 5e;
1326. Dwarf Snowball. Pure white. Pkt., 5c.
1327. Dwarf Fireball. Bright scarlet. Pkt., 5c.
1328. Curled and Crested. Pkt., 5c.
1329. Fire King. Deep scarlet ’ flowers 3 to 4 inches in diameter. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c.
MIXED FLOWER SEED. 1350. Page Le
MIXED PERENNIALS.
Why not have a bed of hardy perennials? It
requires but little care when once established, and it will afford a succession of flowers from the earliest springtime throughout the whole sea- son. Those who wish such a bed should order one of our large-sized (% oz.) packets of Mixed Perennials. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; oz., 25c.
OLDS’ GILT-EDGED SWEET PEAS.
Sweet Peas are not only the most popular flowers that grow, but they are also among the most a
beautiful and fragrant. arranged them according to colors.
NEW VARIETIES. Any six packets, 25 cts. DOROTHY ECKFORD (1209). best ete sweet peas in existence. 0Z., ; NORA UNWIN (1211). Takes its place in the front ranks of whites, outdistancing Doro- thy Eckford, which heretofore has-been consid-
One of the Pkt., 5c;
ered the finest white. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c. : DAINTY (1213). Pure white, edged with pink; long stems. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c.
EVELYN BYATT (1215). The richest-color- ed sweet pea ever introduced. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c.
GOLDEN ROSH (1216). Primrose, very large. Wings with wavy edges. Pkt., 5c; o02z., 10e.
HELEN PIERCE (1221). flowers mottled like Gloxinias. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c.
FRANK DOLBY (1228). The largest and fin- est pale blue sweet pea. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c.
Blue, bell-shaped
JANET SCOTT (1226). Bright pink; curled petals; attractive in appearance. Pkt., 5c; oz. 10c.
GLADYS UNWIN (1228). A gorgeous new pink; large flowers. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c.
MRS ALFRED WATKINS (1229). One of the best varieties for cut flowers. Pale pink in color. Flowers very large. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c.
E. J. CASTLE (1236). Rich carmine rose col- or with a salmon shading in the standard, produc- ing a lovely effect. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c.
We have made a very careful selection of the best and newer sorts, and have Bach pkt. contains a full quarter-ounce of seed. Order by number.
SPENCER VARIETIES. SPENCER TYPE MIXED (1203).
flowering, Spencer varieties.
Pkt., 5¢; 02., 15e; 1%, Ab., 50c; 1b., $1.75; 3
WHITE SPENCER (1205). Large pure white —
flowers, of the Countess Spencer type: the flow-
ers are of good ere and keep well after a
being cut. Pkt., PRIMROSE oe (1212).
rose-colored flowers, a _ fitting companion to
White Spencer; flowers well placed on long thick | 3
stems. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c.
MRS. ROUTZAHN (1217). decided rose edge. Pkt., 5c. ~
AURORA (1218). white ground. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c.
QUEEN VICTORIA (121914). A very fine soft yellow. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 15c,
APPLE BLOSSOM (122514). and white shaded. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c.
COUNTESS SPENCER (1234%) clear pink; large blossoms. Pkt., 5e;
KING EDWARD VII (12335%). rich red. Pkt., 10c.
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1200. This mixture is from the best, newest, 1201. This pink and white sweet pea blooms -largest-flowering sorts,—Giants of California,— | 10 days in advance of any other; highly prized and is unsurpassed. The seed has been carefully | by florists. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; %4 Ib., 30c. grown from selected stocks. It includes also ECKFORD’S MIXED.
Eckford’s latest introductions. There are no 1202. ‘This strain contains a fine assortment of better colors offered in any collection. Pkt., 5c; Eckford’s varieties. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ™%4 Ib., oz., 10c; 1% lb., 30c; Ib., $1.00. 25 cents.
LATER INTRODUCTIONS OF ECKFORD AND OTHERS.
The following list contains the best named varieties, selected from those of recent introduction. Except where otherwise noted. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c.
LAVENDER and LIGHT BLUE. | 1235. Her Majesty.
PURE WHITE.
One packet each, 20° cents. 1220. Countess of Radnor. LICASIT AY tel eh ae
1206. Blanche Burpee. 122014. Lottie Eckford. 1238. Salopian.
1207. Emily Henderson. 1222. Dorothy Tennant. 1239. King Edward VII. 1208. Sadie Burpee. 1224. Lady Grisel Hamilton. | 123942. America.
1209. Dorothy Eckford. 1210. White Wonder. LIGHT SHADES. _ 1213. Dainty. 1214. Modesty.
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1215. Evelyn Byatt.
121414. Lady Mary Currie.
1224144. New Countess. SHADES OF PINK.
1225. Apple Blossom.
1226. Janet Scott.
1227. Blanche Ferry.
1230. Katherine Tracy.
1231. Blanche Ferry Ex. Early.
BLUE AND PURPLE. 1240. Captain of the Blues. 1241. Navy Blue.
1242. Countess of Cadogan. 1243. Emily Eckford., 1244. Horace Wright. 124414. Unique.
_ 121514.Mrs. Eckford. 1232. Lovely. DARK SHADES. Pea, eee 1s) Beth pon ee
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ry 1217. Mrs. Jos. Chamberlain. 1247. ‘Black Michael.
= 1218. Senator. SHADES OF RED. 1248. Othello.
% 1219. Stella Morse. One packet each, 20 cents. 1249. Stanley.
t DWARF OR GUPIDS. BLOSSOM MIXED (1261). Lady Blushes.
This new mixture is a selection of the best
BEE, DC3. 02.5106; 47 1b auc. pink shades. Pkt., 5¢; 0z., 10c; %4 Ib., 25c.
1250. White. The first dwarf sweet pea.
1251. Pink. Very dwarf, with large flowers. E gy 1252. Beauty. Delicate rose color SMART MIXED (1262). Red, white and
1253. Firefly. Dazzling scarlet. blue. The best red, white and true blue vari-
1254. America. Crimson scarlet with white. eties. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 1% Ib., 25c.
1255. Apple Blossom. Standard crimson pink. WALLACE MIXED (1263). A mixture of
1256. Prima Donna. Self-colored, pure pink. the illustrated varieties together with other New
1257. Royalty. Deep rosy pink. Sweet Peas, see page 76—an equal number of ~ 1260. Mixed. Above and other Cupids. seeds of each. Pkt., 5c. , BEST PURE WHITES (1264) Mixed. Blanche Burpee, Emily Henderson, Sadie Burpee, Dor- b othy Eckford, White Wonder. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c.
“ LIGHT SHADES (1265) MIXED. Dainty, Modesty, Lady Mary Currie, Evelyn Byatt, Mrs. Eckford, Golden Rose, Aurora, Mrs. Jos. Chamberlain, Senator, Stella Morse. -Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c. LAVENDER AND LIGHT BLUE (1266) MIXED. Countess of Radnor, Lottie Eckford; Dor- _ othy Tennant, Lady Grisel Hamilton, New Countess. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c. R SHADES OF PINK (1267) MIXED. Apple Blossom, Janet Scott, Blanche Ferry, Katherine Tracy, Blanche Ferry Ex. Early, Lovely, Prima Donna, Triumph. Pkt., 5c; 0Z.,10c. ; SHADES OF RED (1268) MIXED. Her Majesty, Mars, Salopian, King Edward VII, America. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c. : So ae, BLUE AND PURPLE (1269) MIXED. Captain of the Blues, Navy Blue, Countess of Cadogan, Emily Eckford, Horace Wright, Unique. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c. ; . DARK SHADES (1270) MIXED. Black Knight, Shahzada, Black Michael, Othello, Stanley. « ERGY Ses" oz.; V10e, 2g :
WINTER-FLOWERING SWEET PEAS.
1204. Extreme Early Varieties Mixed. This mixture contains the earliest varieties and will be found useful to florists and others for forcing under glass. ‘These early varieties will produce Sweet Peas even in the open ground three weeks ahead of the Spencer and Grandiflora sorts. In the open _ ground the vines grow from three to four feet high; under glass the vines often reach a height of ® from eight to ten feet and they will continue in flower from three to four months. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 15c; WY Vb., 50c; Ib., $1.75, postpaid.
OLDS’ CHOICE MIXED FLOWER SEEDS. 1350. A Whole Garden for 5 cents. This mixture is especially adapted for borders, along - . walks and for hiding unsightly places. All children are fond of flowers and this mixture contains _ seed suitable for a child’s garden. Pkt., (1% oz.), 5c. ete fas Ii you order flower seed from this catalogue, no matter whether the order is large or ‘i small, we will give free, on request, a liberal-sized packet of (1350) Olds’ Choice Mixed.
Write for special prices on larger quantities.
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SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS
Planted in spring will bloom all summer. a few Gladiolus and Dahlia Bulbs. trial will not be dispensed with.
OLDS’ GLADIOLI.
PEACE. A grand new distinct white variety of more than special merit—see cut. ‘The plant is very attractive; flowers are of good form and correctly placed on the stalk. Peace is not an early bloomer but is one of the best whites ever introduced. First size bulbs, 25c each; 2 for 45c; ¥% doz., $1.25, postpaid.
PRINCEPS. A _ very fine cerimson-scarlet; flowers almost round, borne on spikes 4 ft. in height; 12 to 15 flowers to a spike. First size Re 12c each; 3 for 35c; % doz., 65c, post- paid.
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The Gladiolus ranks first among all sum- mer flowering bulbs. ‘The tail stately red, yellow and white flower spikes are ~ very magnificent. They are easily grown and inexpensive. See illustration above. SELECT MIXTURE. Mostly light. First size, 5 for 20c; doz., 45c, postpaid. Not prepaid: Doz., 30c; 100, $2.00. ‘ STANDARD MIXTURE. First size, 5 for 15c; doz., 25c, postpaid. Not prepaid: Doz., 15c; 100, $1.00; second size 5 for 10c; doz., 15c, postpaid. AMERICA. One of the finest for cutting or bedding (see illustration); color a beautiful soft flesh pink; perfect in growth and habit. First size bulbs, 8c each; 4 for 25c; doz., 65c, post- paid. Not prepaid, doz., 50c. AUGUSTA. A lovely pure white illustration). Strong, straight spikes often hav- ing two and three branches. First size bulbs, 5c each; doz., 45c, postpaid. Not prepaid, doz., 30c. MAY. A good forcing variety. Strong spikes,
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with pure white flowers, flaked with bright rosy.
crimson. Price the same as for Augusta. CARDINAL. large handsome spikes, with clear intense scarlet flowers; very showy. First
size bulbs, 10c each; 3 for 25c; doz paid. Not prepaid, doz., 75c.
BRILLIANT. Scarlet and carmine with white throat; extra large flowers. First size, 6c each; 3 for 15c; doz., 50c. Not prepaid, doz., 35c.
SULPHUR KING. One of the best and clear- est yellows yet introduced; fine large spikes. First size bulbs, 20c each; 2 for 35c; % doz., 85c, postpaid. Not prepaid, doz., $1.50.
BARON HULOT. The best blue gladiolus. When cut in combination with Sulphur King, above, it makes a very fine effect. First size bulbs, 10c each; 3 for 25c; doz., 75c, postpaid. ~
DEBORAH. Dark red; SUNLIGHT. Light crimson with canary yellow throat; CANARY BIRD. Clear canary yellow, and one of the fin- est in existence. First size bulbs, 8c each; doz., 65c, postpaid. Not prepaid, doz., 50c.
SPECIAL OFFER. One each of the above ten varieties for 75c; your choice, any 3 for 28c..
MRS. FRANCIS KING. The new giant pink; striking in appearance both in daylight and arti- ficial light. First size bulbs, 5c each; ¥, doz., 25c, postpaid. Not prepaid, doz., 35c.
CHICAGO WHITE. rieties to bloom; 5 to 7 flowers open at one time —almost pure white. Price: 25c each; 2 for 45c; 14 doz., $1.25, postpaid.
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Nothing more showy than our large Double Dahlias. No garden is complete without them. They are very easily grown from bulbs, sure to succeed, and make a beautiful*show. We have a choice mixture and a few new named varieties, the best recent introductions of select Decorative and
Show Dahlias.
DOUBLE MIXED. Made up of a mix- ture of a number of choice named varie- ties. The colors range from deep ma- roon, erimson and _ scarlet through all shades of pink and yellow to pure white.| — Single tubers, 8c each; 4 for 25c; 12 for 70c, postpaid. Undivided roots, not pre: paid: 12c each; 6 for 60c; 15 for $1.25.
RED HUSSAR. A pure cardinal red, large-flowering show Dahlia; flowers reg- ularly formed on long, slender stems. Price: Single tubers, 10c¢ each; 3 for 25c; 15 for $1.00, postpaid. Undivided os not prepaid: 15¢ each; 12 for
CATHERINE DUER. Most beautiful glowing scarlet or geranium red, with no markings. It is a recent novelty from Newport gardens. Flowers very large, 7 inches across, opening out flat with wide petals. Price: Single tubers, 8c each; 3 for 20c; 15 for 75c, postpaid. Undivided roots, not prepaid: 10c each, 12 for $1.00.
QUEEN OF YELLOWS. A pure yel- low, large-flowering Show Dahlia. Early flowering and a strong, vigorous grower. Price, same as for Red Hussar.
SYLVIA. A new, decorative dahlia at- tracting much attention. Flowers 5 in- ches across, of fine form and full to the center, which is white, shading to soft pink at the rim. An early profuse bloom- er, and a strong, healthy grower. Price, : ; :
Same as for Red Hussar. : bah Q MRS. ROOSEVELT. One of the largest and most popular of the new dahlias. Immense flowers, six to eight inches, of a light, delicate pink color. Perfectly double and very compact. Price: apr ae ae tie 15c each; 2 for 25c; 12 for $1.25, postpaid. Undivided roots, not prepaid: 20c each; CUBAN GIANT. An immense ball of bright maroon; early and free flowering.’ Price, same as for Catherine Duer. y MRS. WINTERS. Pure waxy white. Flowers very large, 5 to 7 inches in diameter, with large broad petals. A strong grower and splendid decorative variety. Price, same as for Red Hussar. GOLIATH. Deep garnet red with long stem; STORM KING. Pure white, extra fine; WM. AGNEW. Rich dazzling red. Prices, same as for Catherine Duer. } SPECIAL OFFER. A single tuber each of the above ten varieties for 75c; your choice, any 3 for 25c; YQ doz., 45c, postpaid.
PRINCESS VICTORIA. The finest pure yellow dahlia in existence. Clear, pure canary yellow. Perfect form on long, slender stems. It is very early and a profuse bloomer. Price: Single tubers,
10c each; 2 for 15c; 12 for 75c, postpaid. Undivided roots, not prepaid, 12c each; 10 for $1.00. fiz See page 80 for Beloit, Delice and other new Dahlias—recent introductions.
: ‘ ; TUBEROSE.
The Sweetest Scented Flower that Grows. The Tuberose is one of the most charming of our summer flowering bulbs; blooming all summer if started in March.
EXCELSIOR DWARF PEARL. The largest-flowering variety. First size: 6c each;.5 for~25c; _doz., 50c, postpaid. Not prepaid, doz., 25c; $1.75 per 100.
NEW SWEET PEAS—WITH USUALLY FOUR FLOWERS TO THE STEM. Page 76.
80 SELECT FLOWERING BULBS.
ers perfect in form, pure white in color and borne on long stems.
GLOXINIAS.
Charming flowers, varying from pure white to rose, crimson and violet. Best Mixed bulbs, each 10c; 2 for 15c; 4 for 25c; doz., 50c, post- paid.
CINNAMON VINE.
The prettiest thing out. For full description see page 32 of plant catalogue—noted page 68. Good strong roots, 2 for 5c; 7 for 15c; doz., 25c,
postpaid. EMERALD VINES.
An ornamental, useful and attractive climb- ing vine belonging to the same family as the cin- namon vine. The vines are of slender growth, but are very graceful and make a dense foliage. The foliage is a deep emerald green with a de- cided luster. Price, good strong roots, 5c each; 6 for 25c; doz., 35c, postpaid.
CANNAS.
Single tubers, 10c, each; 2 for 15c; 6 for 35c, postpaid. Not prepaid, doz., 50c.
NEW DAHLIAS.
ya Reb, LIVONI. A splendid clear soft pink, beautifully quilled—see illustra- tion opposite; of perfect form and very free flowering. Single tubers 10c each; 2 for 15c; Y2 doz., 40c; 15 for 85c, post- paid. Undivided roots not prepaid: 10¢ each; doz., $1.00.
BELIOT. A beautiful variety, very ef- fective on account of its large flowers, borne on stems 18 to 20 inches long and held well above the foliage: these are full double of splendid form and a rich pur- plish garnet in color. Single tubers 15¢ each; 2 for 25c, postpaid. Undivided roots, not prepaid, 25c; 6 for $1.00.
DELICE. A beautiful soft rose pink, of recent introduction; when cut it re- tains its freshness longer than any variety we know of, which makes it one of the most valuable for cutting. Single tubers, 10c each; 2 for 15c; 6 for 40c, postpaid. Undivided roots, not prepaid, 15¢ each; 6 for 75c.
LE GRAND MANITOU. ‘The first var- iegated decorative Dahlia ever introduced; flowers from 5 to 6 inches across, borne on long stiff stems. Price same as for Beloit.
PERLE DE LYON. The most valuable white decorative» Dahlia yet introduced; certain to become a great favorite; flow- Price same as for Beloit.
CHAS. HENDERSON. Large crimson flow-
ers. AUSTRIA. Large open, pure yellow fiowers. BEGONIAS.
Giant Tuberous-rooted. Very showy flowers of many brilliant colors.
Single: white, yellow, scarlet, pink, mixed, each, 5c; 6 for 25c; dozen, 45c, postpaid.
Double: white, yellow, scarlet, pink, mixed, each, 8c; 4 for 25c; dozen, 70c, postpaid.
SPECIAL BULB COLLECTION. SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS. These bulbs will grow and bloom freely this season. They are fine varieties, in assorted colors. We offer the entire lot, 20 in all, worth 90c, by mail, post- paid, for 50c.
3 Double Dahlias, assorted ....... Ba es oS) 25¢ 6 Gladioli, standard mixed ............. 15c 8. Tuberoses; Dwart Pearl (2.52.23 ieee 15c¢c 4 Cinnamon VANES 5 See eee ecm ee a f= Oe 4 Begonias, 2 Single, 2 Double ......... 25c
2 Collections for 85c. Not prepaid, 2 for 50c. BABY RAMBLER.
Just the rose for pot culture. This new rose is decidedly a distinct variety. It is identical in every way with the favorite Crimson Rambler, except that it is dwarf and bushy. It is a constant bloomer, grows 18 in- ches high, and the plant is al- most hidden with roses—see il- lustration opposite. Strong plants, 15¢c each; 2 for 25c; 2- year-old plants, 35c each, post- paid.
BABY PRIMROSE.
The first blooming plant we know of, blooming continuously throughout the entire season. 5c each. Two Baby Ramblers and 3 Baby Primroses for 35c, postpaid. :
A 175 page illustrated book on ‘‘Home Floriculture,’’ tell- ing how to cultivate and grow flowering plants, for 25c post- paid, or free with an order for flower seed, plants and bulbs amounting to $2.00 or more.
‘‘Tenox Sprayer’’ for plants. See page 84.
See page 34 for ‘*Wisconsin Standards’’—the seeds ~ that have made our success.
A 32-PAGE, ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE of Roses and other choice plants free on requést,
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Space will not permit our showing and describing all of Ee Planet rhe tools, but we will send a ‘llustrated catalogue free for the asking. Planet Jr. goods are well- <nown and reliable. fully illustr 8 * No. 4 Combined Machine. This
most perfect development of the
SE i See e Ne ct WHEEL hand seed drill sows evenly in
HOE, ULTIVATOR drills, and also drops in single hills,
AND PLOW at 4, 6, 8, 12 or 24 inches apart. No
; . time is lost; no seed is wasted. It
Price, Complete, covers and rolls down and marks the
1.00. next row; hopper holds 2 quarts.
As a Drill only, The drill is detached and the tool
frame substituted by removing but one
bolt. It then becomes a single wheel
hoe. We guarantee this drill to be
more accurate than any other made and to give satisfaction.
No. 25 Combined Machine. A com- bination of the No. 4 Drill and No. 12 Double Wheel Hoe.
Price, Complete, $13.50.
No. 6 Combined Machine. Latest Combined Hill and Drill Seeder and Wheel Hoe. Made with high wheel.
Price, Complete, $13.50.
PLANET JR. HORSE HOES AND CULTIVATORS.
The No. 8 Combined Horse Hoe and Cultivator is the most perfect, up-to-date cultivator in the world. It has both depth and width levers and depth regulator. Light and easily handled, but strongly built. No. 8. Complete, $9.00.
No. 9. One Lever With Wheei, $7.75.
NO. No. 4. Plain Cultivator, $5.25. HOE No. 81. Horse Hoe, Cultivator and Hiller. dks 7 The latést and best. Has six 3-inch culti- com g vator teeth, two 6-inch side plows and a
$9.00.
12-inch furrowing tooth. Price, Complete, $10.00. 12-Tooth Harrow. The favorite with strawberry growers and truckers.
Complete, $9.00. Without. Pulverizer $7.40. With No. 9 Wheel, $6.90.
STANDARD GARDEN TOOLS.
The Standard tools are comparatively new but are giving the best of satisfaction with leading market gardeners. We recommend them to our customers. Complete Standard catalogue free.
No. 20 Culti- vator.. High 24- inch wheel.
Price, as shown, $3.00.
With Three- Shovel Attach- ment, $3.50.
No. 9 Hill and Drill Seeder, Double and Sin- gle Wheel Hoe, Cultivator, Plow and Rake.
Sows in drills or in hills 4, 6, 8, 12 or 24 inches apart. Seeder attachment may be quick- ly removed and it may be easily changed from a —@ single to a double wheel cultivator. Three prac- f tical tools in one.
No. 9. Complete as shown, $12.00.
No. 11. Seeder only, $9.00.
No. 4. Double Wheel Hoe & Cultivator, $7.00. . 22. Single Wheel Hoe & Cultivator, $5.90.
No. 2 Spring Beam Cultivator. A very satisfactory tool entirely un- der the operator’s control. The arch clears the ground 15 inches and is adjustable in width from 7 to 11 inches.
Price, complete as shown, $6.00. Without Rakes, $5.50. y OD aye, Shovels and Hoes only, $4.75, aa ee
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$2 TOOLS FOR FARM AND GARDEN. ‘ DOE a eee a Ee RO am MRS CT URNA ee, ONE EE
BARKER WEEDER AND MULCHER.
Operates on the plan of a lawn mower. It is better than a hoe. It is ten times as fast. It is easy to operate. It forms a dust mulch. Buy a Barker Weeder and Mulcher and cut your garden the same as you buy a lawn mower to cut your lawn. It cuts the weeds under the ground as well as the weeds out of the ground. It pulverizes the ground fine, which holds the moisture to feed the plant.
The lower knife in connection with the revolving blades kills every weed.’
Made in two _ sizes: 6-inch cut for lettuce: S8%-inch cut, the stand- |i ard size, for onions ‘and ordinary market garden crops.
Price, complete, with all attach- ments, only $5.00. Name size want- ed. (Money back if not satisfactory.) ae
INVINGIBLE POTATO PLANTER. | ACME GORN PLANTER.
, A great labor Simple, durable and Saver. Two acres accurate. With the a day can be | Pumpkin Seed attach- planted with one of ment, pumpkins ean be these tools. T he | planted at the same open wire sleeve | time. Weight 5 lbs.
reduces the wind : x
resistance to a Price, p la in, 75¢;
at ates Moh} with Pumpkin Seed At- ‘ tachment, $1.00,
cant jaw enters the ground as eas- ily as a spade. The ‘RACINE POTATO handle is adjust- PLANTER.
able. It has a dou- ble leaf spring, and
is strong and dur- : able. Weight 5 Ibs. 4 lbs. Price, only 65c.
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yang : YCLONE SEEDER. ral \\ al//-7 $1.10; 3 for $3.00. Warranted to Give Satisfaction. lone FA UI a’ HANDY SEED| The Cyclone |
GARRIER. has a national reputation as a for the purpose, High-Grade Seed
with iron hoop to | Sower. It _ is keep the mouth built, not for open; strong and convenient. Weight 1 Ib. cheapness, but for
Price, 45c; 3 for $1.15. durability and ac-
Made_ especially
sHE CYCLONE
PRUNING SHEARS. cia sone Weight 1 Ib. each. sowing all kinds Hand Pruner. filed handles, polished blades, of clover and, ; 8% in. Price, 65c. } grass seed, millet, ee of, Star Shears. Japan handles, nickel plated rape, and even WW mM i blades, 8% in. Price, 75c. larger grains. a A _ Solid Steel Pruning Shears. Cllauss’ best, 9 | Weight 4 Ibs. tT SS in. Price, $1.00. Price. reduced, SSS 2 ee HUMPHREY’S $1.35.
tr fe ls ae lL MILLER SEED POTATO CUTTER
. Simple, durable and accurate and sold at a low price. Will cut any size potato in pieces of uniform size. Cuts 8 bushels an hour. Price,
Largely used by practical
potato growers. Cuts to one only ; ; eye without injuring the $2.50. vital tissues. Pieces never can stick together, owing to curved surface. We sell large quanti- ties of these knives. l Price, 30c; 3 for 75c, postpaid. WATERPROOF PAPER FLOWER POTS. Made of strong waterproof paper; light, unbreakable and will not rot. \ ' 25 100 1000 2%-inch Pots. Weight, 90 per pound............ $0.10 $0.35 $ 3.00 2%-inch Pots. Weight, 50 per pound............ .15 c4OES 3.50 3 \+inch Pots. . Weight, 40 per pound, /.....22-/.-: .20 -60 5,00 3%-inch Pots. ‘Weight, 35° per pound............ 29 75 6.25 A -inch Pots. Weight, 30. per pound: .e in). Saute go 95 8.25 Sy atarailra\el rh \al Bra yeiseu ts) \WVoube airy ALoy, yayenen jovanvuaucleny ey MSs ea .40 1.30 12.00 6 -inch Pots. Weight, 12 per pound......... Sigal 23) 1.85 16.50 Pot Labels, 4-inch, painted ........ i oeleaten ahs ree 15 1.00
Note—Prices on these pages do not include postage. See Parcel Post law, page one,
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“NORCROSS” GARDEN CULTI- VATOR—HOES.
THREE SIZES AND PRICES.
3-prong, weighs 2 lbs. 50c.
5-prong, weighs 3 Ibs. 75c.
Midget, ’ weighs 12), oz) \25e;
The 3- Prong Hoe is especially suitable for all women, being light weight. The Midget is also a favorite among women who have flowers.
The 5-prong is the largest and best suited for extensive
gardening. It is the only hand cultivator on the market
Fagicle a detachable handle ferrule. At a cost of 10¢ ex- tra, we can supply malleable connection that will attach the 5 5-prong tool to any style wheel plow.
EXCELSIOR WEEDER. A popu- lar and cheap Hand Weeder. Weight 4 oz. Price, 10c.
LANG'S —
GARDEN TROWELS. Polished steel blade, hardwood handle. Sizes, 6 inch and @ Inch, Weight 6 oz. Hither size, 10c; 3 for 25c. Oo. V. B. DIAMOND HOES. Garden, shank handle, 7% inch, 45c. J Garden, socket handle, 7% inch, 50c. ; Onion & Nursery, narrow blade, Ty, inch, 50c. \G =—— 20c STEEL BOW GARDEN RAKE. ‘The best RY (FSS rake made. Will not break.
Prices: 14-tooth, 65c; 16-tooth, 70c.
LAWN RAKE. 34- tooth, wire. Price, 30c. See
GRASS HOOK OR SICKLE. ere 206. _ RIGHT IDEA CORN HANGERS. For drying seed corn. Made of galvan- ized iron. Write for circular. Price, $6.00 per 100.
WISCONSIN LAWN MOWER. High 9-inch wheel, with 4 knives.
Prices: 16-inch, $4.25; 18-inch, $4.50.
LINDSAY LAWN MOWEB. No better mower on the market than this. High { driving wheels, large 5-knife cutting cylinder and best grade ball bearings.
Prices: 16-inch, $8.00; 18-inch, $8.50. |
eS GRASS SEEDER AND FERTILIZER SOWER. Sows evenly and accurate- ly in rows one inch apart, either lawn grass or fertilizer. IPTICEe, Complete with Cultivator Attachment, $6.00. (Ask for ‘‘Velvetlawn’’ catalogue. )
HIGH-GRADE COMMERCIAE FERTILIZERS.
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POTATO
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HIGH GRADE POTATO. Prepared especially for the potato crop. Doubles the yield. R. K. Crow] of Ohio increased his yield from 150 to 350 bushels per acre. Analysis, 2-8-10.
Prices: 25 lbs., 75c; 50 lbs., $1.25; 125 Ibs., $2.50; 1,000 ibs., $18.50; 2,000 lbs., $35.00.
(Note—‘‘Potato Production, ” by Henry G. Bell, Agronomist, 2 16-page book on growing aud handling potatoes mailed free.) : r
FRUIT AND RGOT GROP MANURE. For garden truck, potatoes, tobacco and fruits,
Quick in starting and lasting in effect. Use 500 to 1,000 lbs. per acre. Analysis, 2-8-5.
Prices: 25 lbs., 60c; 50 lbs., 95c; 125 Ibs., $2:15; 1,000 Ibs., $15.50; 2,000 lIbs., $30.00.
LAWN FERTILIZER. “All Soluble.’’? Best for lawns. Apply early in the spring at the rate of 25 pounds to every 1,000 square feet, distributing evenly. Analysis, 3%-8-4.
Prices: 10 Ibs., 40c; 25 Jbs.; 75c; 50 Ibs., $1.25; 125 lbs., $2.75; 1,000 lbs., $20.00.
FARM MANURE. “Phosphate ‘and Potash.’’? A weneral purpose fertilizer for ordinary farm crops, including corn and small grains. Sow 150 to 500 Ibs. per acre. Analysis, 0-10-2.
Prices: 25 lbs., 40c; 50 Ibs., 75c; 125 lIbs., $1.65; 1,000 lbs., $10.50; 2,000 lbs., $20.00.
SUGAR BEET SPEGIAL. Prepared specially for sugar beet growers. Use 200 to 1,000 pounds per acre according to condition of land. Analysis, 1-8-4.
ErIcesiim2oy Lbs, 50c; 50 lbs., 90c; 125 lbs., $2.00; 1,000 lbs., $14.00; 2,000 lbs., $26.50.
(Ask for ‘‘Farmer’s Almanac,’? telling all about Commercial Fertilizers and how to use them.)
PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE. A pure natural manure taking effect immediately. Splen- did for lawns, greenhouse plants, market garden crops of all kinds and “fruit trees. Safe, quick in results and most satisfactory.
Prices: 1 1b., 10c; 5 lbs., 25c; 50 lbs., $1.00; 100 Ibs., $1.75; 1,000 lbs., $12.50. (Ask for valuable little booklet ‘‘Fertile Facts, oe telling how to use sheep manure with different crops. )
84 . SPRAYERS.
MYERS BARREL SPRAY PUMP.
The necessity of spraying orchards is now gen- erally recognized, and a pump that can be at- tached to a barrel is necessary for trees of any size. The Myers Improved Brass Barrel Spray ; Pump No. 305, with Bronze Ball Valves, Brass Cylinder and Discharge Pipe, is thoroughly prac- tical and we believe the best on the market. The air chamber is 30 inches in length; it has a good leverage, is powerful and easily operated.
Price, Complete with 15 feet of hose, Bordeaux § nozzle and Mechanical Agitator, $8.50.
(Our price does not include barrel.)
IDEAL SPRAYING OUTFIT.
A complete equipment for the small fruit grow- er or gardener. Galvanized tank holding 15 gal- lons mounted in a way that makes it convenient to handle. Strong pump with extra large air chamber, bronze valves and mechanical agitator.
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Price, Complete, with hose and Bordeaux nozzle, $4.00.
BRANDT SPRAYER NO. 2.
Gives a steady, even discharge always at the same pressure. The pumping is done during the progress of the work. Works perfectly with Paris Green, Bor- deaux Mixture and other liquid applications and always under perfect control. Holds 3 gallons and one filling will spray a row one mile long.s Fully guaranteed. Money back if not satisfactory.
Galvanized, $5.00. Brass (No. 3), $6.75. Double Nozzle, extra, $1.50. Tree Nozzle, $1.50.
Brandt Hasy. Has all the features of the No. 2 eae Sprayers but is smaller. Holds one gallon. Weight 3 Ss:
Galvanized, $2.25. Brass, $3.25.
Brandt Daisy. Excellent type of small sprayer. Made very strong with double nozzle. Weight 1% lbs.
Price, 75c.
(Ask for Brandt Circular giving spraying formulas. )
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Bucket Spray.
The ‘*Brandt,’’ Spraying 2 Rows at Once.
Lowell Grand. Strong galvanized tank, tapering in form. Capacity one quart. Durable and satisfactory. Weight 1%, pounds. Price, 75c.
Lowell Glass Tank. Still very popular in many sections. The tank is a common fruit jar which can be easily replaced if broken. Price, 75c.
Olds’ Special. Best sprayer for the money. Holds one quart. Made of tin. <A special strap joining tank and cylinder together strengthens it where sprayers are always weak. Weight 1% pounds.
Price, only 50c.
THE AUTO-SPRAY NO. 1.
Capacity about 4 gallons.
The Auto-Spray No. 1 is, we think, the best and strongest compressed air sprayer made. Hach machine is tested before leaving the factory, and guaranteed to be satisfactory. Will handle all solutions in- cluding whitewash. Tank of either hea- vy brass or galvanized iron. Pump, seam- less brass, 2 inches in diameter. Equip- ment, 2 feet of %-inch hose, fine spray nozzle, solid stream cap, and either stop cock or patented self cleaning automatic
auto-pop, as ordered. Shipping weight 15 — = = ig lbs., packed in a wooden box. LENOX SPRAYER. = AUTO-SPRAY PRICES. Spraying under the ares i EG te ; ‘ the insects, removes the dust — AE Ceo ar Hate ea a and keeps them healthy, doesn’t © Auto-Spray No. 1-B, Brass tank with let them get buggy. : F a AutorPop ete ne el ee AAO 7.25| HOW MUCH MOTHER A beet a ¥ , LIKE ONE FOR HER PLANTS. Gee ee a, pOely Seems ay ih 4.50 Your plants will surprise you. — Behe eu ma Ce Ue gh ; Makes house plants bloom. Let Auto-Spray No. 1-D, Galyv. tank with your wife see this / AULOSE GOD pica tere Seu chau seen re 5.00 . , ‘ Only 50c, postpaid. : Brass Extension, 2 WEOOt Mmusern ches 45 A cake of tobacco soap free PLSSS MiTAC, Peirce oe a ee .90! with each. Make suds and spray.
L. L. OLDS SEED COMPANY, MADISON, WIS. 85
BUG DEATH
An Insecticide Free from Paris Green and Arsenic.
Does not burn the leaves, however freely applied. Is a fine powder and adheres readily to the vines, so that it is not necessary to apply it after every shower. May be applied wet or dry. It is non-poisonous, as far as human beings, animals, birds and honey bees are concerned.
It kills all kinds of bugs and worms that eat the leaves of plants, trees or vines and prevents blight. mAb ° As it does not contain any Paris Green or Arsenic, it hb W/o does not injure the foliage, but aeees Rca ait
healthy, and the extra cost is more than offset by the ¢ Pat. Mar. 16 & Nov. 9, 1897 increased yield and superior quality. Prices: 2 Poltn.i-t5oes 3, lbs, -ooe; 5S ibs) 50c¢3 12% lbs., $1.00; 100 lbs., $7.50. (Bug Death circular free on application.)
ACRE-AN-HOUR SIFTER. The ideal tool for applying Bug Death economically and effectively.
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or applying Bug Deat 3 S a Oy dry. Weight 1 lb. Price, 25c. : PARIS GREEN
Our Paris Green is the celebrated Morris-Hermann Co. brand, of New York, the very best for purity and high quality. These people are Paris Green. specialists. Note our low prices.
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Cheapest and most effective remedy. Needed in every garden in America, during the growing time, to kill bugs and save foliage.
Prices: 1 lb. carton with perforated top, 15c; 5 and 10 Ib. bags, 6¥c per lb.; 25 lb, bags at 514c; 125 Ib. keg with duster at 514c; 250 Ib. barrel with duster at 5c.
(‘‘BUGS AND BLIGHT,”’’ a 24-page book free.)
SLUG SHOT DUSTERS. For applying dry. 2 qt. size, .35c; 4 qt. size, 45c. Weight 1 lb. Py Sian Stic ciai WonKs. = ARSITE. Most modern and most effective of all insecticides. F ¢iaem ita OM MUCSOR, mw A quick and positive destroyer of potato bugs, tobacco worms, cod- ling moth and all other leaf-eating insects. Does not burn the foliage like Paris Green. One pint makes 135 gallons of spray. : : _ Prices: Y2 pt., 35c; pint, 65c. _@ALITE.A ready-mixed insecticide for killing potato bugs and other leaf-eating insects. Most easily applied and most economical. A form of arsite that can be used with just plain water.
Prices: Pint, 30c; qt., 50c.
BORDEAUX MIXTURE. The best fungicide for preventing black rot, mildew, blight, scab, etc., on fruit and vegetable plants. Ready for use by simply adding water and stirring. One pound will make 50 pounds liquid. Can be used just as needed. Every potato grower realizes now the importance of spraying for blight with Bordeaux Mixture.
Prices: Lb., 20c; 5 lbs., 65c; 25 lbs., $2.25; 50 gals., $11.00.
_ ARSENATE OF LEAD. For all leaf-eating insects. Sticks to the leaves and stays there. Will not burn foliage and one application lasts a long time. Use 1% pounds to 50 gallons water.
We handle the celebrated Dow Arsenate of Lead, guaranteed to conform with all laws.
Prices: . 1 ib., 2he¢s. 2 lbs.,. 40c; 5 Ibs., 75c; 121, Ibs., $1.50; 25 Ibs., $2.75; 100 Ibs., $9.50. $ LIME SULPHUR. Best of all sprays for fruit trees. Largely used now by leading orchard- ists everywhere and needed in every orchard. Best remedy for San Jose scale. Our Lime Sulphur is made by the Dow Chemical Co. and we consider it the best and most reliable on the market.
Prices: Qt., 25c; 2 qts., 40c; gal., 65c; 5 gals., $2.25; 10 gals., $3.75; 25 gals., $6.00; 50, $10.
CUTWORM FOOD. For cutworms and cabbage worms. Very effective.
Prices: 1 lb. (sufficient for 75 to 100 hills) 25c; 5 lbs., 85c; 10 lks., $1.35.
WEED KILLER. For killing grass and weeds on roadways, paths, tennis courts, ball diamonds, walks and gutters. Destroys all vegetation.
Prices: 1 qt., 45c; 1 gal., $1.00; 5 gals., $4.50; 10 gals., $8.50.
POTATO SCAB DESTROYER. Treat your seed before planting and grow
smooth potatoes. Full directions with each package. One pint will treat 20 bus. Price, pint, 50c.
re (> SULPHO-TOBAGGCO SOAP. A powerful agent for the destruction of all Noreen”
bugs and insects. One or two applications will rid plants of pests. Full direction eet each cake. ” . y ee FO Ov 3-0z. Cake (makes 1% gals. prepared solution), 10c; 8-oz. Cake, 20c. PLANT GROWER AND LAND RENOVATOR. A concentrated fertilizer for house plants. Prices: %, lb. sample, 15c; 1% Ib. can, 25c. ‘““BONORA.’’ This wonderful discovery is good for all living plants, lawns, rose bushes, shrubbery, vegetables, fruit, shade trees, etc. It invigorates and promotes the growth. aa tee Eonar Mena ene 25¢e; 1 lb. making STRUNG CONC CHRISTIN ITY 21 TRADE STERLINGWORTH- MARK
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Prices: 30 Tablets, sufficient for 10 house plants ; 3 months, 10c, postpaid; 100 Tablets, regular size box, 25c, postpaid; 250 tablets, 50c, postpaid.
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OLD GOLD POULTRY FOOD.
Analysis: Protein, 10.5 per cent; Fat. 3 per cent; Fiber, 5 per cent.
Olds’ Old Gold Poultry Food is a complete feed for laying hens. It contains about a dozen differ- ent ingredients, including cracked corn, wheat, kaffir corn, sunflower seed, buckwheat, ete. There is no trash in it. Duly analyzed and licensed, and every sack guaranteed. It contains a higher percentage of both protein and fat than most other poultry feeds. ‘‘The finest made, I think,’’ writes one.
Prices: 100-pound sack, $1.90; 3 sacks at $1.80. Special prices in quantity.
OLD GOLD CHICK FOOD.
Analysis: Protein, 11 per cent; Fat, 3.5 per cent; Fiber, 3 per cent.
old. Our Chick Food is made up even more carefully than the Poultry Food. Licensed and guaranteed.
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PURE BEEF SCRAPS.
the rate of one ounce to each fowl, mixed with the daily feed. Prices: 100-pound sack, $3. 15. Smaller quantities at 314 cents per
pound. CRUSHED OYSTER SHELLS.
Best Baltimore stock, free from dust and dirt.
SHORT-CUT ALFALFA (CYPHERS).
A high-grade article prepared by special machinery and entirely free from dust. Guaranteed 95 per cent pure. Alfalfa contains 14 to 18 per cent protein, the most valuable of food elements. ¢
Price: 100-pound sack, $2.00. Special prices in quantity.
MEALED ALFALFA (CYPHERS).
The ideal food for mashes. Properly ground by special high-priced machinery from the best field-green Alfalfa. Common alfalfa meal con- tains more or less dust and dirt, but Cyphers’ Mealed Alfalfa is clean,
Price: 100-pound sack, $2.25. Special prices in quantity.
LAYING MASH (CYPHERS).
_ A mixture of sound, sweet, nutritious grains in ground form to \which ~ is added a liberal proportion of blood meal, and mealed alfalfa. Price: 100-pound sack, $2.25. Special prices in quantity.
GRUSHED CLAM SHELLS. Made of fresh water shelté!
Prices: 100-lb. sack, 60c; 3 sacks at 55c.
PEARL GRIT. A aoutle, purpose grit furnishing material for both | erinding and shell making.
Prices: 100-Ib. sack, 75c; 3 sacks ‘at 70¢.
MIGO SPAR GUBIGAL GRIT. ‘The best pure grit we know of. Prices, same as for Pearl Grit. (We have shells and grit in two sizes, poultry and chick.)
GRANULATED POULTRY BONE. Of great value as a bone, muscle and flesh producer. , +
Prices: 100-pound sack, $2.65. Smaller quantities at 3c. We have three sizes, coarse. fine and meal.
DRIED BLOOD MEAL. A highly concentrated feed, rich in albu- men and egg-forming materials.
Prices: 100-pound sack, $3.65. Less at 4c.
GROUND CHARGGAL.
Prices: 50-pound sack, $1.00. Less at 2c.
GRAINS, ETG.,; FOR POULTRY. (Prices include sacks, but are
subject to change. Samples free. Special prices in quantity.)
Per 100 lbs. Cracked ‘Corn, finte oir. <a che feet hes Ate ae 255 Feed Wheat, choice grade... ee eth S175. "Heed Millet...) ir Sis et ate ny aS Kaftir Corn, equal: to wheat 2202022 2.2. 1.45 -| “Wheat Bran, best. grade 40 Uae: Noetel gee 1.35 Cracked) Wathr: Corny... ee eee ede 1.50 | Hulled Oats, for chicks ...... MEMS eat oy 2.50
Cracked Corn; /coamse a Ser er ee 1.50 Sunflower’! (fice) toon Seas sr bibs sha Ut Sieh 4.25
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Prices: 100-pound sack, $2.00; 3 sacks at $1.90. Special prices in
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at We recommend Conkey’s Poultry Remedies to you in the highest terms. They must satisfy _ you or your money is returned, ;
RS. ONE REMEDY FOR EACH DISEASE.
f Conkey’s Roup Cure. For sneezing, swollen-headed fowls. If
they breathe hard, have watery discharge from nose and eyes, _ this Roup Cure will fix them. Reliable as a cure—excellent as a preventive. Prices: 50c and $1.00, postpaia. Trial box, 25c.
Conkey’s Bronchitis Remedy. For a disease often mistaken
for Roup. 50c. Wt., 10 oz.
Conkey’s Gape Remedy. Valuable both as cure and preven-
tive; 50c. Wt., 10 oz.
Conkey’s Chicken Pox Remedy; 50c. Wt., 10 oz.
Conkey’s Limber Neck Remedy; 50c. Wt., 10 oz.
Conkey’s Scaly Leg Remedy; 25c and 50c. Wt., 5 and 10
oz. each.
Conkey’s Rheumatic Remedy; 50c. Wt., 10 oz.
Conkey’s Poultry Laxative; 25c, postpaid.
Conkey’s Head Lice Ointment; 10c and 25c, postpaid.
Conkey’s Poultry Worm Remedy; 25c, postpaid.
Conkey’s Poultry Tonic. A strong, powerful tonic for birds which are run down, recovering from disease, off feed, moping. Give this a trial—it does the business,
Prices’ 2hes.- Wtisi5) Oz.
Conkey’s Cholera Cure. A splendid remedy for diarrhoea, dysentery, sour crop,—all diseases of the digestive organs.
Prices: 25c and 50c, postpaid.
Conkey’s Lice Powder. A powder that actually kills the lice and does it instantly. We positively guarantee this. Nothing ever made so effectual for body lice on fowls. Try it on those sitting hens. Won’t hurt the fowl or taint the egg.
Prices: 5 oz., 10c; 15 0z., 25c; 48 oz., 50c; 100 oz., $1.00.
Quick Loader Duster. For blowing powder into cracks and erevices. Price 10c.
Conkey’s Lice Liquid. You can’t reach the mites with a Soa teens powder. They cling to the roosts and hide in the cracks and amt Dreamer crevices. This article to paint and spray on roosts, ete., is a sure death.
- Prices: Qt., 35c; 2 qts., 60c; gal., $1.00. Not mailable.
Conkey’s Laying Tonic. Made to promote egg production and it does it. Unless your hens lay when eggs are high your chance for profit is gone. Give them Conkey’s Laying Tonic accord- ing to directions and you will be pleased. Your money back if you are not thoroughly satisfied.
Prices: 25c, 50c, $1.00 per package; $3.00 per pail.
Conkey’s White Diarrhoea Remedy. This saves the chicks. 60 to 70 per cent of chicks attacked died from this disease before the remedy was discovered.
Prices: 25c and 50c postpaid.
Conkey’s Noxicide. A wonderful disinfectant and germicide. A high grade sheep dip. Good for scores of purposes—cleaning incubators and brooders, wash- ing founts and troughs, spraying wherever germs are present. Invaluable in the house or out. Send for Special Book on Noxicide.
Prices: Pt., 35c; qt., 60c; 2 qts., 90c; gallon, $1.50. Not mailable.
Conkey’s Sulphur Fumigating Candles. 10c each; 8 for 25c. Wt., 5 oz. each.
Conkey’s Poultry Book. Filled with the best kind of information for the poultryman. A real book of reference. Price, 50c, or free on request with every : order for Poultry Remedies amounting to $1.00.
CONKEY’S FLY KNOCKER.
For farmers, stockmen and dairymen. Kills every fly it hits and keeps others from annoying stock, 1 qt., 35c; 2 qts., 60c; 1 gal., $1.00; 5 gal., $4.00. Not mailable.
LEE'S POULTRY ;-REMEDIES.
OR oh : : CHICKENS _ Lee’s Lice Killer. A very famous and effective lice liquid for lice, GS mites, jiggers, bedbugs and all vermin anywhere and everywhere. AND HOGS SS i Prices: Qt., 35c¢; Y% gal., 60c; gal., $1.00. Not mailable. 2 SS Of _Lee’s Insect Powder. Specially valuable for use on little chicks and == 3 setting hens. Put up in 1% lb. sprinkler-top cans. Price, 25c. Lee’s Egg Maker. A highly concentrated meat food. One pound equal to 16 pounds fresh beef. Fine for hens, also for small chicks. Prices: 25c and 50c per package; $2.00 per pail. ‘_ Lee’s Germozone. A famous cure for Roup, Cholera, Bowel Complaint, Chicken Pox and other similar diseases. Also a preventive. Give in the : drinking water twice a week. SSS Se ‘ Price 50c per bottle. Not mailable. vi Germozone Tablets. 50c¢, postpaid. Sosa Lee’s White Diarrhoea Remedy. Saves the young chicks. Z Price, 50c postpaid. a _ Lee’s Flyo-Curo. A liquid preparation for coating the surface of the GEO.H. LEE CO. . hair of horses, cattle and other animals during the summer and fall. —— Cows will give double the milk if protected. Prices: 35c, 60c and $1.00. Not mailable.
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POULT RY SePPLres SANITARY WALL FOUNTAINS.
May be hung on side walls or posts and so prevent litter getting in, Made of heavy galvanized iron, with good sized opening, easy to clean. ce at. (wt. 10 0z.), 25c; 1 gal. (wt. 1% Ibs.), 50c; 2 gal. (wt. 24% Ibs.), (oh
Galvanized Drinking Fountains. 1 qt. (wt. 6 0z.), 15c; 2 qt. (wt. 1%, Ibs.), 25c; 3Y_ qt. (wt. 14% lbs.), 35c; 7 qt. (wt. 214 Ibs.), 50c. ;
Eclipse Heated Drinking Fountain. Very valuable for use in winter. 2
i gal., $2.00. fo Davis Klean Drink Founts. Can be used for either food or water. 1 qt. — ‘& 4 & is
(wt. 6 0z.), 20c; 2 qt., (wt. 8 oz.), 25c.
ee petap and Dry Food Hopper. Galvanized iron. Wt., 2% Ibs. c each. 5-Compartment Grit and Shell Box. Can be suspended from wall by
handle. 50c each, (wt. 21% Ibs.). ty Model Beef Scrap Hopper. Two-compartment. (Wt., 3 lbs.), 75c.
ECONOMIC FOOD HOPPER.
A new style of general purpose hopper. May be set on the floor or hung on the wall. The screen prevents hens from scattering the food. Cheap ; and economical. Rat proof.
Sanitary Wall Fount. Medium size (peck), 75c; large size (1% bu.), 90c. ae Security Hopper. Best dry food hopper on the market. Peck size, $1.25; half bushel size, $1.75. : Smith Sealed Leg Bands. 12 for 30c; 25 for 50c; 60 for $1.00; 100 for $1.50, postpaid. y Sealers for Smith Sealed Leg Bands, 50c each. Double Clinch Leg Bands. 12 for 15c; 25 for 25c; 50 for 40c; 100 for 65c, postpaid. Leader Adjustable Leg Bands. Smoothest fastening. Prices, same as for Double Clinch, = Eclipse Leg Bands. Prices, same as for Double Clinch. f 3
Climax Leg Bands. 12 for 15c; 25 for 30c; 50 for 45c; 100 for 75c, postpaid.
Open Pigeon Bands. 12 for 15c; 25 for 25c; 50 for 40c; 100 for 65c, postpaid.
Seamless Pigeon Bands. 12 for 30c; 25 for 50c; 50 for $1.00; 100 for $1.50, postpaid.
(Special Leg Band Circular free on request.) a
Petty Perfect Poultry Punch. For puncturing the web between the toes. 25c, postpaid.
Metal Nests. Sanitary and durable. $1.00 each.
Primm Round Brood Coops. Best brood coops made. $2.25 each.
Egg Boxes, Hyrie and Anderson. For shipping eggs. 1 Sitting, 15c; 2 Sitting, 20c.
Eyrie Shipping Coops. Light and strong. Sin- gle Bird, 50c; Pair, 60c; Trio, 75c.
Porcelain Nest Eggs. Made of the best flint glass. 3c each; 2 for 5c; doz., 25c. ;
Rat Terror. Guaranteed to clean out the rats. Non-poisonous. 15c, 35c, 50c.
Note—Prices on the above do not generally in- clude postage. Most of them can be mailed by Par- cel Post. See table, page one.
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INCUBATORS AND BROODERS
Prairie State Incubators and Brooders
We. believe there are no better incubators and brooders made than the Prairie State. They are strictly highgrade in every respect and they have an enviable reputation in all parts of the country, gained by thousands of tests made in large poultry plants. In fact, they are guaranteed to give entire satisfaction and they are durable. :
PRAIRIE STATE PRICES FOR 1913.
Nom Omincubator~OOME SIS ener tae eae $18.00 IN@, al Ibavenoehyery. as) INES) oA sae dconueaeuehoc 22.50 INOS Lnciibator E24 Oh Sos aes ee 32.00 NO; omincibator o9 0 vn Sos en eee se eee nee 38.00 NOW tl eeENCUDALOL Lome oS) 0 42 4s 15.00: 1 No. 0 Keystone Incubator, 60 Eggs........... 8.00 “No. 1 Keystone Incubator, 100 Eggs........... 12.00 No. 1 Colony House Brooder................. 20.00: No. 2 Colony House Brooder................. 16.00 No. 3 Colony House Brooder................. 12.00: Universal Hover, Indoors. 5)... 0524555068000 6.00 Wniversal/-Hover;, Outdoor 2.2.5. 55-5. 0.05 oe oe 7.00 Brooder Heat Regulator ..................... 1.00:
Prairie State Incubators produce strong, livable ‘chicks. It is not enough to hatch the chick. You want to raise it. The high death rate of chicks the first 10: days is more often due to imperfect incubation than any other cause. The successful construction of Prairie State Incubators was made possible by actual tests in connection with setting hens.
Prairie State No. 1, 150 Eggs. oe Price, $22.50. Large Illustrated Prairie State Catalogue Mailed Free.
Cyphers Incubators and Brooders
Practical poultry raisers who mean husiness and desire the greatest possible success should look for and demand the qualities that have made Cyphers Incuba- tors WORLD FAMOUS.
Cyphers Incubators are largely used by Government Experiment Stations and large poultry plants everywhere. They are Fire-proofed, Insurable, Self-ventilating, Self-regulating, Efficient, Durable and Positively Guaranteed.
CYPHERS PRICES FOR 1913.
No. 0 Incubator, 70 Eggs........ $15.00
No. 1 Incubator, 144 Bggs,....... 22.00 a=
No. 2 Incubator, 244 Eggs........ 52.00 '
ou8 ee 390 Hegs, 6 oe Xie 38.00 i | :
tyle A, Outdoor Brooder........ 12.50 i —— AK Vs) =
Style B, Outdoor Brooder........ 16.50 > ——_ STANDARD
Style C, Outdoor Brooder........ 18.50 E& CYPHERS INCUBATOR
Style D, Indoor Brooder......... 11.50 . Adaptable Outdoor Hover........ 8.50 Fire Proofed-Insurable. t= New Portable Outdoor Hover..... 8.50
Write for Complete Cyphers Catalogue, 244 Pages, entitled Poultry Growers’ Guide for 1913.
Buckeye Incubators and Brooders.
ba Anybody can hatch chickens with a Buckeye. Simple, practical and low priced. Then 325,000 of them in successful operation and the manufacturers tell us to say that ‘‘every Buc
pacubator is guaranteed to hatch every hatchable eggs and remain in perfect working order for fve- years.’’
BUCKEYE PRICES FOR 1913.
Suvile CG, ianeiiveiom, 0) eS oo oso cu wees $ 6.00 styles ACeincubator.. GOnEoes 1.5... 52... 55. 8.00 Standard ‘‘60’’ Incubator. 60 Eggs........ 10.00 Standard ‘‘110’’ Incubator. 110 Eggs...... 15.00 No. 1 Indoor Brooder. 50 Chicks.......... 7.00: No. 2 Outdoor Brooder. 50 Chicks.......... 9.00 No. 5 Lampless Brooder. 25 Chicks........ ows No. 6 Lampless Brooder. 50 Chicks........ Dela:
Ask for a Complete Catalogue. 100,000 Buckeyes Z thee Were Sold Last Year. Buckeye Style C, 50 Eggs. Price, $6.00.
Field of Olds Crimson Globe Onions Yield 750 Bushels Per Acre |
Grown By J.C.Koster, Dane County, Wis.
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(Southport White Globe)| | [game (Southport Yellow Globe)
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OLDS CRIMSON GLOBE
ONION
(So uthport Red Globe) PKT.,10 ¢; % OZ.,15¢ Ounce,20 ¢_
Olds Three New Globe Onions
(See Page 57)
One Packet Of Each For 25”