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Price List 1915

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FARGO SEED HOUSE

MAGILL & CO. FEB. 1, 1915 FARGO, N. D.

1915 PRICE LIST 1915

In presenting the first issue of our Field Seed and Seed Grain price list, we wish to take this opportunity to thank all old friends and customers for their past patron- age. We continue to grow, and our largely increased facilities enable us to handle the additional volume of business with the same careful attention that has dis- tinguished “Fargo Seed House Service” in the past. We therefore welcome new trade connections, as well as increased favors from old customers. We beg to assure both old friends and new that our constant aim shall be to deserve your confidence by maintaining our present high standard of efficiency as to quality and service.

Our old customers are well acquainted with our stand- ards of quality and methods of doing business, but to our new and prospective customers we want to say that, since our firm was first organized it has been our one great am- bition to promote the interests of Agriculture throughout the Northwest and to offer only such varieties of seeds as we know will do well and are best adapted to ouf climatic conditions.

We have labored incessantly to help produce and offer to the trade improved varieties of seed grain, grass seeds and seed corn, and we do feel that these new varieties together with the general high standard of quality which we know is represented in every shipment which we make, have been in a large degree reflected in the present pros- perous condition of the Northwest.

We have been in the seed business for 28 years and have built up our large volume of business through the reputation which follows the furnishing of GOOD SEEDS.

Samples. — We furnish samples of our seed grain and field seeds, free of charge, to prospective buyers on re- quest. When orders are placed from samples please give us approximate date that you received the sample; also stock number.

The North Dakota Seed Law is one of the most strict of any in the United States, and as we are located here at Fargo under the very shadow of the State Con- trol Seed Laboratories, our stocks are at all times sub- ject to the most rigid inspection and it is our ambition that every shipment be of even higher quality than that prescribed by our State Pure Seed Law,

No Warranty. — We exercise extreme care in the fill- ing of all orders, but we give no warranty, expressed or implied, as to quality, description, or productiveness, or any other matter of any seeds we send out, and will in no way be responsible for the crop. _ ^ ^

This non-warranty is similar to that used by all Seed Houses and we recommend that you test all seeds on ar- rival and if they do not meet your requirements return them at once at our expense and we will cheerfully re- fund your money.^

Order Early. — As market conditions areFvery|Junset- tled this season, and as fancy stocks are going to be hard to replace, we strongly recommend that our customers place their orders early, thereby taking advantage of the low prices which we present in this, the first issue of our 1915 price list.

Prices Subject to Change. — The prices quoted herein are based on market conditions at time this list is printed and are subject to change without notice.

We do not alter prices except in extreme cases, but if your list is an old one and you have occasion to presume that prices are either higher or lower, just write us for a current list before ordering and we will answer at once.

Terms of Sale. — Cash must accompany order and should be in the form of money order or bank draft, or currency by registered mail. We will accept postage on remittances of $1.00 or less if you find it more convenient to use this method.

Orders Promptly Filled. — But in case|bf2delay you will be notified by letter explaining cause of such delay and advising when shipment will be made.

If you do not hear from an order sent us, within a rea- sonable length of time, send us a duplicate stating amount of remittance and be sure to give your name and full ad- dress.

bend for our booklets on Winter Wheat, Marquis Wheat, Alfalfa, Clover and Bean Culture in North Da- kota; they are free, and may help you to get started right.

We have a limited supply of vest pocket 1915 diaries containing among other other many useful bits of informa- tion, all formulas for formaldehyde treatment of seed grain. Get yours— -they are free.

Remember we are the largest shippers of Poultry Feeds and Supplies in the Northwest; heavy stocks always on hand for immediate shipment. Ask for special prices on ton lots.

GEBSAL

HOME RAISED SEED CORN.

Corn or Nubbins? — If you want corn of quality you should plant FARGO BRAND acclimated varieties grown in the Red River Valley.

A Few Corn Pointers* — It is a well established fact that corn grown continuously on the light soils in the west central part of this state grows smaller each year, until it becomes so short it is almost impossible to cut it with a binder and save the ears. This makes an excellent corn for hogging off and is used extensively for this purpose. Ex- perienced corn growers, however, want something better than this, which they can cut readily with a binder and also snap in the field if they wish. Our selected and acclimated varieties grown on heavier land in the Red River Valley produce a larger corn with ears well up from the ground. This is the corn that is in greater demand each year as corn growing increases in the state, and our standards both as to quality and yield are raised. Twenty years ago about the only corn which we sold was the Squaw Flint grown in the Missouri valley, but this has been gradually superseded by larger sorts until we now have acclimated varieties which compare favorably with those grown in northern Iowa and Nebraska,

Grading. — The bulk of our Home Grown Seed Corn is grown by us on contract from seed of our own selection.

All corn is first sorted at husking time, then a more care- ful selection is made when the ear corn goes to the driers and once again when on the way from the driers to the shellers.

In order that the seed corn which is marketed in shelled condition will make an ev^n sowing in the average corn planter, we find it advisable to again run the corn over a grader after shelling, thus eliminating practically all small and irregularly shaped kernels which includes the major portion of butts and tips.

Ear Corn. — For those growers who wish to experiment with certain types of corn we have packed in one bushel crates many of our different varieties and we can recom- mend this corn most highly to the man who has the time and inclination to butt and tip his corn and then make a hand shelling. This is real work, but there is no doubt that you will get increased yields if expert enough in corn culture to improve the type through your personal selection.

Testing.— All lots of corn are tested for germination soon after the drying process commences and we continue these tests at stated intervals up to and including the time of delivery. We have not had one test so far this season which has dropped below 95 per cent.

Don’t Be Deceived by the claims of Southern and East- ern dealers that our North Dakota corn is not fit for seed.

We have worked on this problem now for 17 years and have demonstrated that our Home Grown Corn can be dried artificially so that it makes seed of the highest vitality every season.

Try our “Fargo Brand” Seed Corn this year and be convinced — when shelled it comes put up in sealed bags.

Northwestern Dent. — An 85-day Red Dent Corn, with medium kernels and medium sized cob. Has a fine leafy stalk, with ears well up from the ground so it can be cut with binder. The earliest Dent Corn grown, and we recommend it for any part of the Northwest. Grown in Cass county, N. D.

Shelled, per bushel $1.50

On cob in crates, per bushel $2.50

Extra Early Northwestern Dent. — This is a very early strain of this variety, grown out in central N.

D. in the Missouri valley, but it grows a short small stalk with rather small ears. If you want an ex- tremely early corn this strain will please you, but do not expect it to produce as tall a stalk, or the ears as high up, as our Cass Co. grown corn.

Shelled, per bushel $1.35

Northwestern Dent — Improved. — A new variety bred up from Northwestern Dent. Distinctive fea-

tures being larger ears and taller stalks. Especial- ly recommended for Central and Southern N. D.

Shelled, per bushel $2.00

On cob in crates, per bushel $3.00

Minnesota 23. — An 85-day White Cap Yellow Dent Corn. Shapely ears, well filled to tip and butt, es- pecially adapted for North Dakota soil and climatic conditions. Shelled per busheL _$1.75

Golden Dent. — The earliest Yellow Dent in the world. Ears grow well up. In demand with feeders for early fall finishing of cattle. Grown in Cass Co. North Dakota. Shelled per bushel $2.00

ALL PRICES F. O. B. FARGO OR MOORHEAD,

Minnesota No, 13. — A Yellow Dent Corn, very pro- ductive and adapted for all soil conditions. Stalks grow well up, leafy, and make a fine fodder. Ma- tures in ninety days. Raised in Cass Co., N. D.

Shelled, per bushel $1.75

On cob in crates, par bushel $2.75

North Dakota White Dent, — A very early variety raised in Richland County, North Dakota,

Shelled, per bushel $1.75

Minnesota Rustler White Dent Corn, — A larger variety than N. D. White Dent, also a few days later. It matured last season in fine shape and is

a prize winner. Shelled, per bushel $1.75

On Cob in crates, per busheL ,„.$2.75

North Dakota Mixed Corn. — Mixture consists of all early maturing varieties. Gives exceptional results for feed. Shelled, per bushel $1.10

Pride of North. — A Yellow Dent, deep grain, small cob and a heavy yielder. Well adapted for feed- ing to stock in bundles without husking. South Dakota grown. Shelled per bushel $1.25

Squaw Flint. — Pure white, very early. Stalks short and ears growing close to ground, of high value to hog raisers. Grow n in Burleigh Co. N. D.

Shelled, per bushel $1.35

Gehu Flint. — Yellow, short stalk, extra early. Grown in Burleigh Co. N. D. Shelled, per bushel $1.35

Gehu Flint. — The same corn as above but grown in Cass Co., N. D., where we grow larger and better corn. This strain of Gehu will produce taller stalks, with ears higher from ground, than the same corn grown in Burleigh County.

Shelled, per bushel $1.50

Mercer Flint. — Very early flint corn, twelve row medium sized ear. Grown in Cass County, N. D. Shellei per busheL $1.75

Triumph Flint. — Yellow, very large ears, twelve j

row, extra early. Grown in Cass County N. D.

Shelled, per bushel $2.00

Seamless Bags Extra, 23 Cents Each.

OEHEAL investigations.

King Philiip Flint. — An extra early variety and one of the most reliable. Ears grow well up on stalks. Very leafy and therefore of high value as fodder. Ears are 8-rowed, 10 to 12 inches long; the kernels are a glossy red and not as hard as other flint sorts, so is highly prized by stock feeders.

Shelled, per bushel $1.75

Pop Corn — White Rice. — Per bushel $2.75

FODDER CORN— ALL SOUTHERN GROWN.

The sowing of fodder corn has become almost universal as it provides an excellent forage crop, producing more tons of feed per acre than any other grain or grass. Can be sown late in the season when other forage crops are a failure. The varieties which we offer below are especially adapted for Northwestern conditions.

Mammoth Early Yellow Dent Fodder, per bu $1.00

Mammoth Early White Dent Fodder, per bu $1.00

Sweet Fodder Corn. — Per bu. of 45 lbs $1.85

Sugar Cane. — Per bu. of 50 lbs ....$1«25

Kaffir Corn.— Per bu. of 50 lbs $1.25

Sudan Grass.~A new annual forage crop of im- mense value to the West. It resembles Sugar Cane, but grows a finer stalk, and reaches a height of 7 to 9 feet. Sow’ 4 to 6 pounds of seed per acre in rows 18 to 24 inches apart, or drill 15 pounds per

acre. Per pound $0.30

Hog Pasture Mixture. — Per 100 lbs..... „$4.00

WHEAT.

Blue Stem Wheat, Minn. No. 169. — Plump, heavy wheat. Per bushel $1.65

Marquis Wheat. — A new variety of hard spring

wheat which was originated by Dr. Saunders of the Central Experiment Station at Ottawa by crossing the Red Fife with acclimated Calcutta Rei thereby combining the early maturing features of the form- er and exceptional qualities and appearance of the latter. The seed which we are offering is from the original stock, imported from the Canadian North- west, beardless, heavy yielding, earliest maturing variety of hard wheat known. Shipped in sealed bags. Per bushel $2.00

ALL PRICES F. O. B. FARGO OR MOORHEAD.

Velvet Chaff Wheat, — A very early, large yielding variety of bearded wheat, average yield 25 bushels per acre. It ripens one week earlier than Fife or Blue Stem and is harvested and out of the way of rust and hot weather which so often injures the

other wheats. Per bushel $1.65

Macaroni or ""Durum Wheat. — Choice selected seed. Per bushel $1.85

Scotch Fife Wheat. — Choice seed raised on new land in North Dakota. Weighs 60 lbs. per bu.

Per bushel .,.$1.65

Buckwheat. — Can be seeded very late and is of great value as a catch crop as it is often sowed in July; highly recommended to turn under when green; it smothers weeds and is fine for fertilizer.

Per bushel of 42 lbs.. $1.00

60-Day Oats. — The very earliest oat we have been able to produce. Sow early for best results.

Per bushel ....$0.75

Sensation Oats. — A remarkably heavy yielding oat if planted early. Fine quality and very early.

Per busheL $0.70

Swedish Select Oats. — A new, very popular, early variety, heavy yielder under all soil conditions.

Per bushel.. ......$0,75

White Russian Oats. — A late side oat, very free from rust. Per bushel $0.75

Big Four Oats. — Heavy branching, good yielder.

Per bushel. $0.70

Giant Canadian Oats. — Early, heavy yielding. Canadian grown. Per bushel $0.75

Oderbrucker Barley. — A new extra choice brewing barley, perfectly pure, six row, stiff straw, very heavy yielder. Per bushel $0.95

Manshury Barley. — Choice, bright, heavy yielding, six row barley. Per bushel $0.85

Seamless Bags Extra, 23 Cents Each.

Hulless Barley. — This variety of barley is very popular with stockmen as it is both beardless and hulless. Weighs 60 pounds per measured bushel and is an enormous yielder, straw makes excellent hay. Per bushel $1.60

Beardless Barley. — The earliest maturing variety known; of especial value to feeders as both grain and straw are of high feeding value. Per bushel..-.$1.25

Primost Flax No. 25. — One of the best varieties produced by Minnesota Exp. Station. Per bu...„$2.35

Pure Russian Flax. — Choice seed raised on new

land. Per bushel $2.15

N. D. No. 155 Flax. — It is a hardy good yielding strain. Its strong points are its capacity for yield and grade. It has also shown good resistance inj recent years to the wilt disease. It is a variety of ;; moderate height, and heavily loaded with well filled j bolls which present a very level surface as the crop^ grows in the field* thus making a nice appearance,^ and a good yield of seed. Per bushel $2.25

North Dakota Resistant No. 52 Flax. — This var- iety was bred up by Prof. H. L. Bolley of the N. D. Experiment Station for a Wilt Resistant variety.

He commenced work on it in 1900 and first put seed in farmers hands, in small quantities, in 1908. This is the fourth year we have been able to secure any of it to offer to our customers and the supply is lim- ited. Per bushel $2.35

Pedigreed N. D. Resistant N. 52 Flax.—We have been fortunate in obtaining a limited amount of this popular new wilt resistant variety of flax which is guaranteed as to its genuineness by the State Seed Commissioner’s department and is put up under lead seal and certified to by State Control Lab- oratory. This is an excellent lot of seed and we recommend it most highly. Per bu $2.75

North Dakota Resistant No. 73 Flax. —

This variety was bred up by Prof. H. L. Bolley of the North Dakota Experiment Station for Wilt Re- sistance. In addition to its virtue of resisting wilt it has also proved to be a very heavy yielding varie- ty on ordinary wilt-free soils. It is also somewhat less liable to rust than ordinary flax. Per bushel..$2.35

ALL PRICES F. O. B. FARGO OR MOORHEAD.

$1.60

Spring^Rye. — Choice seed. Per bushel.

Speltz. — Farmers in the Northwest cannot afford to be without it. It produces a good yield under ad- verse circumstances, where other crops would fail.

It will stand more dry weather than any other grain crop, as it is a great drouth resister. It pro- duces more food value per acre than any of our other grains and is a valuable feed for all kinds of stock.

The plant is almost entirely free from rust and smut and does not lodge. Per bushell $ .75

Dwarf Essex Rape. — Makes 6ne pasture for sum- mer or fall grazing if seeded with grain in spring.

Per 100 lbs - $11.00

Canada Field Peas.— Per bushel.. $2.75

Cow Peas. — Per bushel $3.75

Soy Beans. — Per busheL„ $3.75

Winter Vetch.— Per 100 lbs $14.00

White Navy Beans. — Per bushel.. ..... ...... $3.50

Early Ohio Potatoes. — Pure stock. Hand sorted.

Per bushel $ .65

Rural New Yorker Potatoes. — A heavy yielding white variety; hand sorted. Per bushel.... $ .65

Early Six Weeks Potatoes. — A very choice variety, much like the Early Ohio but earlier and more pro- ductive. Per bushel $ .75

Triumph Potatoes. — Hand sorted, straight stock, especially popular for extra early table use. Per bushel ......$ .75

Irish Cobbler Potatoes. — Heavy yielder; in de- mand by Southern seed trade. Early and hand- sorted. Per bushel ._.$ .70

Southern Grown German Millet. — This is a Kan- sas grown Millet, which will produce two or three times as much hay as Northern or Home Raised seed. Per 100 lbs $3.25

German Millet. — Home grown. Per 100 lbs. $2.75

Seamless Bags £xtra» 23 Cents Each.

Huni^arian Millet.— Home grown. Per 100 lb&..w.$2*75

Hungarian Millet.— Southern grown. Per 100 lbs. $3.25

Siberian Millet. — Home grown. Per 100 lbs $2.75

Siberian Millet. — Southern grown. Per 100 lbs $3.00

Early Fortune Millet. — Home grown. Per 100 lbs. $2.30 *Hog Millet. — Home grown. Per 100 lbs.„ $2.40

Japanese Millet or Billion Dollar Grass. — Grows very rank and produces an immense yield of coarse hay. Per 100 lbs $6.00

Bromus Inermis. — The great drouth resisting grass

for both hay and pasture. Choice seed which we recommend as quack free. Per 100 lbs., sacked..„$11.00

Western Rye Grass. — (Proper name. Slender Wheat Grass.) Affords excellent pasture and provides large quantities of hay, will thrive under very dry conditions on light soil; also thrives in alkali fields where other grasses fail. Per TOO lbs.« $9.00

Timothy. — Choice North Dakota grown. Per 100 lbs $6.75

Timothy and Red Clover Mixed. — Choice Min- nesota grown with sprinkling of Red Clover, just as grown together. Per 100 lbs „...$8.00

Timothy and Alsyke Clover Mixed. — Per 100 lbs. $8.00

Blue Grass. — Choice Kentucky. Per 100 lbs $12.00

Red Top. — Solid, good for low lands. Per 100 lbs. $30.00

Lawn Grass Mixture. — Per 100 lbs .$19.00

Medium Red Clover. — Choice Minnesota grown.

Per 100 lbs $16.00

Medium Red Clover — North Dakota Grown. —

This is a choice hardy lot of heavy, dark colored clover grown in Cass County which we recommend most highly for sowing here in North Dakota. Per 100 lbs. $17.00

Mammoth Red Clover. — Minnesota grown. Per 100 lbs $16.00

Alsyke Clover. — Minnesota grown. Per 100 lbs...$16.00

White Clover. — Per 100 lbs $38.00

Sweet Clover. — (White Flowering, Mellilotus Al- ba)— Valuable plant for both hay and pasture, also of high value as a soiling crop. Per lb $ .30

Alfalfa.— Montana. Per 100 lbs $19.00

All PRICES F. O. B. FARGO OR MOORHEAD.

Alfalfa. — American grown. PerJ 100 lbs ^.$18.00

Alfalfa.— South Dakota. Per 100 lbs $19.00

Alfalfa. — Grimm. Per lb. $ .70

Turkestan Alfalfa. — A variety of Alfalfa which is imported. Per 100 lbs $18.00

Nitrogerm. — For Clover and Alfalfa inoculation.

First quality nitrogen fixing bacteria which makes positive a good catch first season. Write for spec- ial circular. Cost 50 cts. per acre.

POULTRY SUPPLIES.

(No charge for sacks.)

Crushed Oyster Shells. — Per 100 lbs $1.00

Crushed Clam Shells. — Per 100 lbs $ ,90

Mica Spar Grits. — Per 100 Ibs.^ $1.00

Charcoal. — (Granulated). Per 50 lbs $1.50

Granulated Bone. — Per 100 lbs $2.85

Alfalfa Meal.— Per 100 lbs $1.75

Blatchford’s Egg Mash. — Per 25 lbs $1.00

Blatchford’s Egg Mash. — Per 100 lbs $2.75

Blatchford’s Milk Mash for Chicks. — Per 100 lbs $3.00 Blatchford’s Milk Mash for Chicks. — Per 25 lbs. $1.00

Swift’s Meat Scraps. — Per 10 lbs $ .60

Swift’s Meat Scraps. — Per 100 lbs $2.50

Scratch Food. — Per 100 lbs $2.25

Mixed Chick Starter. — Per 100 lbs $2.50

Blatchford’s Calf Meal. — Per 25 Ibs^ $1.00

Blatchford’s Calf Meal.— Per 50 lbs $2.00

Blathford’s Calf Meal. — Per 100 lbs $3.50

Blatchford’s Pig Meal. — Per 25 lbs $1.00

Blatchford’s Pig Meal. — Per 50 lbs $2.00

Blatchford’s Pig Meal. — Per 100 lbs $3.50

Linseed Oil Meal,— Per 100 lbs $2.10

Cotton Seed Meal. — Per 100 lbs $2.00

Hand Grass Seeders. — Each $1.75

Seed Germination Testers. — Each $ .75

Am. A Seamless Bags. — Per 100 $23.00

Burlap Bags. — Per 100 $7.50

If you want field or farm seeds not listed here, write us and we will quote prices promptly.

Write for Special Prices on Carload Lots.

Seamless Bags Extra, 23c Each,

GARDEN SEEDS	oz.	Price Per 1 lb. J pt.	I
BEANS—Imp. GolHpn Wat			15	25
German Black .			15	25
Burpee’s Bush Dwarf Lima			15	25
Navy .			10	15
BEETS — Early Blood Turnip	10	50
Suyar — Vilmorin’s Improved	5	25
MANGEL— Golden Tankard	5	25
Mammoth Long B.ed	5	25
CABBAGE! — Early Jersey Wakefield	15	1 00
Early Dwarf Flat Dutch	15	1 00
Late Dwarf Flat Dutch	15	1 00
Holland ..	15	1 25
CAULIFLOWER— Karlv Erf..rt,	75
CARROTS — Belgian Yellow, for stock	10	'“60
Danvers — Half Long	10	70
Ox Heart	10	70
CELERY— White Plume	10	90
CITRON— Farlv	5	50
CORN — Early Minnesota			"Ts	*“20
Countrv Gentleman .			15	20
Peep O’ Day . _ _			15	20
Golden Bantam			15	20
CUCUMBER— Rarly Frame	10	60
Chicago Pickling _	10	60
Green Clii.ster . __ __	10	60
Long Green	10	60
DILL	10	60
GROUND CHERRY	20	1 75
LETTUCE — Early Pri^e Head _	10	50
Early Cnried Simpson	10	50
MUSKMELON — Extra Early Hagensack	10	75
ONION — Large Red Weatherfield	20	90
Red Glohe	20	1 10
Yellow Glohe Danvers	20	95
White Portugal _	20	1 25
Australian Brown	20	80
Prize Taker . _	20	1 00
ONION SETS			“‘i'5	■”26
PARSLFY— Ertra Gnrled	10	60
PARSNTPS—Hollow Grown	5	35
PEAS American Wonder Early Dwarf			“"20	“*30
Al.asWa. — R^tra Early			20	30
McT.enn’a Tittle Gem — Early Dwarf			20	30
Champion of England — Medium			20	30
Ever Rearing — Medium			20	30
PUMPKIN — Connecticut Field	5	35
Sugar	5	50
RADISH — French Rreakfast .	5	35
Long Scarlet	5	35
Early Scarlet Turnip	5	35
SAGE	15	1 00
SAT,STFY	10	1 00
SPINAGH — Bloomdale Savory -lea.ved	5	30
PQU ASH— ~Huhhard	10	70
Slimmer	10	50
SUNFLOWER	5	20
TOIVI A PO— A cm p	20	1 50
Livingston Beauty	20	2 00
Early AJ^inne**ota	20	2 00
TURNIP Purple Top White G]ohe	5	30
R’lta Ba*ra Purple Top	5	30
WATERMELON* Extra Early	10	75
SWEET PEAS— Flowering	10	1 00

Our Garden Seeds are all carried in bulk, thus insuring fresh stocks every season. Should you want more than five-pound lots of any variety, write for special prices.

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