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General Directions to Customers

The attention of our customers is respectfully called to the following directions, which will, if followed, be an aid to purchasers as well as ourselves.

HOW TO SEND MONEY. Money can be sent safely either by Post Office Order, Bank Draft, Express or Registered Letter. If your order amounts to 50 cts. or up- wards, always send by one of the above methods, at our risk and expense, make remittances payable to Oscar H. Will & Co. W”e will accept postage stamps for orders amounting to 50 cents or less, but prefer coin. We cannot use Canada stamps.

SEEDS POSTPAID BY MAIL. Remember that our prices in this catalog include payment of postage by us to all post offices in the U. S. and Canada, on all vegetable and flow'er seed orders by the packet, ounce, or pound, except as otherwise stated. Please note carefully difference between postpaid prices and express and freight prices. Please do not remit express prices and order sent by mail as it causes a great deal of annoyance and delay in correspondence. Should purchaser desire any goods quoted by express or freight sent by parcel post add the required amount, and in so doing add sufficient to pay postage on the packing or container which can easily be esti- mated. It must be borne in mind that the slightest additional fraction of a pound costs as much as a full pound. The limit in weight is fifty pounds for up to 150 miles and twenty pounds for a greater distance. Parcel Post to Canada with a weight limit of eleven pounds takes the eighth zone rate.

SEE NEXT PAGE FOR PARCEL POST MAP AND RATES.

SEEDS SENT BY FREIGHT OR EXPRESS MEANS that we deliver the goods to the express or raihvay company. The purchaser pays all transportation charges on receipt of goods. On moderate sized orders we advise express shipment rather than freight.

PACKING. No charge is made for boxes, bags or wrapping for any goods offered in this catalog.

KEEP A COPY OF YOUR ORDER. Check goods received with this copy. Some- times items are sold out or will follow later, in which case a slip is enclosed with other goods or notices sent.

MISTAKES. These will happen in spite of all care. Write us at once with copy of original order and order number, and mistake will be promptly rectified. Please do not return goods until you hear from us.

ORDERS ARE PROMPTLY FILLED. Or in case of delay, notified by postal card. If you do not hear from an order sent us, within a reasonable length of time, send us a duplicate of your order, covering date of order, amount of same and form of remittance, your name and full address.

SAFE ARRIVAL OF PACKAGES. We endeavor to secure the safe arrival of packages of seeds, bulbs and plants in good condition, in every case. If a package is injured or lost by mail or express we will replace it as soon as we are informed of the fact.

OUR RESPONSIBILITY. It is so manifestly impossible for a seller of any perisha- ble goods to be responsible for what may happen to them after they leave his hands especially one like seeds, which are planted in the ground under varying conditions of soil and climate that we, in common with all American seed houses, disclaim responsibility as to crop which may be raised from the seeds, which we sell. At the same time, in case of any failure to secure proper results caused from some- inherent fault in the seeds themselves we accept responsibility, not for the crop, but to the extent of the amount of money paid for the seeds, if immediately affvised ( or seed may be returned, see below ) .

We wish it understood that all our seeds are sold under the following general non-warranty :

We give no warrant, express or implied, as to the description, quality, productive- ness or any other matter, of any seeds, bulbs, shrubs or trees sold by us, and we will not be in any way responsible for the crop. If the purchaser does not accept the goods on the above terms, no sale is made thereof, and they must be returned at once and money will be refunded.

As to trees and plants we guarantee a safe arrival of all goods sold from this cata- log at price quoted herein when shipped by express. We do not guarantee stock after it has been received and planted by the purchaser.

Oscar H. Will & Co', Bismarck, N. D.

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Weight in Pounds	ZONES		Weight in Pounds	ZONES
Local	1st. Up to 50 miles	2nd. 50 to i.=:o miles	3rd. 150 to 300 miles	4th 300 to 600 miles	5th. 600 to 1000 miles	6th lOOOto 1400 miles	7th 1400to 1800 miles	8th Over 1800 miles	Local	1st Up to 50 miles	2nd 50 to 150 miles
1	$0.05	$0.05	$0.05	$0.06	$0.07	$0.08	$0.09	$0.11	|$0.12		31	.20	.35	.35
2	.06	.06	.06	.08	.11	.14	.17	.21	.24		32	.21	.36	.36
3	.06	.07	.07	.10	.15	.20	.25	.31	.36		33	.21	.37	.37
4	.07	.08	.08	.12	.19	.26	.33	.41	.48		34	.22	.38	.38
5	.07	.09	.09	.14	.23	.32	.41	.51	.60		35	.22	.39	.39
6	.08	.10	.10	.16	.27	.38	.49	.61	.72		36	.23	.40	.40
7	.08	.11	.11	.18	.31	.44	.57	.71	.84		37	.23	.41	.41 1
S	.09	.12	.12	.20	.35	.50	.65	.81	.96		38	.24	.42	.42
9	.09	.13	.13	.22	.39	.56	.73	.91	1.08		39	.24	.43	.43
10	.10	.14	.14	.24	.43	.62	.81	1.01	1.20		40	.25	.44	.44
11	.10	.15	.15	.26	.47	.68	.89	1.11	1.32		41	.25	.45	.45
12	.11	.16	.16	.28	.51	.74	.97	1.21	1.44		42	.26	.46	.46
13	.11	.17	.17	.30	.55	.80	1.05	1.31	1.56		43	.26	.47	.47
14	.12	.18 ’	.18	.32	.59	.86	1.13	1.41	1.68		44	.27	.48	.48
15	.12	.19	.19	.34	.63	.92	1.21 ■	1.51	1.80		45	.27	.49	.49
16	.13	.20	.20	.36	.67	.98	1 1.29	1.61	1.92		46 1	.28	.50	.50
17	.13	.21	.21	.38	.71	1.04	1.37	1.7i	2.04		47	.28	.51	.51
18	.14	.22	.22	.40	.75	1.10	1.45	1.81	2.16		48	.29	.52	.52
19	.14	.23	.23	.42	.79	1.16	1.53	1.91	2.28		49	.29	.53	.53 1
20	.15	.24	.24	.44	.83	1 1.22	1.61	2.01	2.40		50	.30	.54	1 .54 1	1
21	.15	.25	.25
22 23	.16	.26 27	.26 27		The above	table	does	not apply to goods	in this
24	• ID .17,	.'28	'.28		catalog priced POlSTPAID.
25 26	.17 18	.29 30	.29 30		For goods	priced by	express	or freight, if df'-
27	!i8	!31	’.31		sired sent by parcel post add amounts according	1 0
28	.19	.32	.32		above table and do not	neglect	to include	weight
29 30	.19 .20	.33 .34	.33 .34		of	bag	or wrapping.

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Special Premiums and Collections

^"Special Premium No. 1. An order for vegetable or flower seeds to the amount of $4, 'or an oirder for seed grain or trees, to ttie amount of $6 or more, entitles the customer to a copy of Green’s “Farm Wind Breaks and Shelter Belts,” or “Weeds, and How to Eradicate Them,” by Thomas Shaw, or “Amateur Fruit Growing,” by Samuel B. Green, a practical guide for the amateur on the cultivation of small fruits, not technical, but a book easily understood by anyone; or “Country Kit- chen,” containing over 900 tested recipes; or “Popular Fruit Growing.”

Special Premium No. 2- An order for vegetable or flower seeds to the amount cf $6, or lan order for seed grain cr trees to the amount of $15 or more, entitles the customer (to a copy of “The Farmer’s Ready Reference Book.” The most complete farm book ever issued. Eyery department of farm life covered in detail by ex- perts. Olassifled and indexed for convenient use. This book is cheap at $1.50, not for sale at any price except as a premium as stated above. Contains 168 pages, 5%x6% inches; or “Vegetable Gardening,” sixth edition, a manual on the growing of vegetalbleis for home use and the market, by Profesisor ilSamuel B. Green, Uni- versity of Minnesota, a book of aBA pages and over 100 illustrations. Premiums must be taken advantage of at time of ordering, as no claim for such will be recognized other wise.

Special Collection No. 1 — Your own selection 18 five-cent packets, 50c, postpaid.

Special Collection No. 2 — 35 five-cent packets, $1.00, postpaid.

Special School Collection No. 3 — Your own selection to school children only, 20 five-cent packets flower seeds, 25 cents, postpaid.

In case some variety that is ten cents or more per packet is desired count it as two or more five-cent packets. Ounces and larger quantities cannot be included in the collection.

Special Collection No. 4, 50c Postpaid.

1 pkt Beans	1 pkt Corn	1 pkt Pepper
i pkt Beets	2 pkts Cucumbers	1 pkt Peas
2 pkts Cabbage	2 pkts Lettuce	3 pkts Radish
1 pkt Cauliflower	1 pkt Muskmelon	1 pkt Tomato
1 pkt Celery	1 pkt Watermelon	2 pkts Turnips
1 Pkt Carrots	3 pkts Onions
Northwestern Collection No.	5, 25c Postpaid.
1 pkt Express Cabbage		1 pkt Scarlet Turnip Radish
1 pkt Early June Sweet Corn	1 pkt Acme Tomato
1 pkt White Spine Cucumber	1 pkt Hanson Lettuce
1 pkt Dakota Globe Onion		1 pkt Phinney’s Early Watermelon
1 pkt Eclipse Beet		1 pkt Will’s Improved Rutabaga

Bismarck Collection No. 6.

This collection of flower seeds it will be very difficult to equal, each variety is the choicest and richest of its kind and cannot be duplicated for the price. 1 pkt Vick’s Branching Asters, 10c; 1 pkt Vick’s Purity Asters, 10c; 1 pkt Dwarf Margaret Carnation, which blooms the flrst season from seed, 5c; 1 pkt Burbank’s Crimson Eschscholitzia, 10c; 1 pkt Cactus Dahlia, 10c; 1 pkt Mixed Geranium, 10c; 1 pkt Will’s Superb Mixed Nasturtium, 5c; 1 pkt Will’s Royal Show Pansies, 15c; 1 pkt Masterpiece Pansy, 20c; 1 pkt Chinese Primrose^ 10c; 1 ounce Imperial Mixed Sweet Peas 15c. All for 75c, postpaid.

Pioneer Indian Collection No. 7 — 25c Postpaid.

1 pkt Mandan Squash, see desoription elsewhere.

1 pkt Indian Sweet Corn, one of the earliest and sweetest.

1 pkt Squaw Corn, the original Indian corn of many colors, on the same cob.

1 pkt Soft Yellow Indian Corn, which is a later type than the Squaw.

1 pkt Light Colored Indian Beans, grown by them for many generations.

1 pkt Dark Indian Beans, also grown for many years.

See Index on Page 40.

Oscar H. Will & Co., Bismarck^ N. D.

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ASPARAGUS.

Spargel Asperge Sparris

One Ounce Will Sow Fifty Feet of Drill.

Culture — Sow early in spring in rows one foot apart; when one year old the roots may be taken up and transplanted in permanent beds, which should be made by taking out the soil to a depth of about 16 inches, fill in with six inches of well rotted stable manure, then six inches of soil somewhat firmed and place the roots on the same about 10 inches apart with the roots well spread out and cover so that the crown will be about four inches below the surface. Keep the surface well raked to keep down the weeds until the shoots appear.

Conover's Colossal. A well tried standard variety. I^rge size, quick growth. Excel- lent quality. Pkt. 5c; oz, 10c; ^Ib, 20c; lib, 60c, postpaid.

Columbia Mammoth White. A distinct variety of strong and vigorous growth, producing very large white shoots that in favorable weather remains white as long as fit for use. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; lb., 20c, postpaid.

Roots of Both Above Varieties. Doz, 35c, postpaid. Express or freight, dozen, 25c; 50, 75c; 100, $1; 500, $3.50; 1,000, $6.

ARTICHOKE SEED

Green Globe. Grown for the unripe flower heads, are highly esteemed by epicures. Pkt., 5c; oz, 30c.

beans— DWARF OR BUSH

Krup BoJinen Harricots Nains

Please remember that the prices here quoted are by mail, postpaid to any address in the United States, except otherwise noted.

Culture — Beans should not be planted until the ground is warm, as cold and wet weather will cause the seed to rot. For garden culture plant four or five seeds in hills one foot apart, and the rows 18 inches apart. For field culture make the rows three or three apd one-half feet apart, and cover with two inches mellow soil. Do not hoe or cultivate wiiile the plants are wet with dew or rain, as getting the leaves bespattered with earth causes rust, which injures the crop. Note that we are listing beans by weight instead ot measure. One pound of beans is a little less than one pint.

IMPROVED GOLDEN WAX BEAN

showing the type of the matured beans instead of the plant and pods to cor- rect the erroneous idea that the Golden Wax Bean is a yellow color when ripe.

Without doubt we have given our strain of Improved Golden Wax Bean more care and attention than most anything we grow, and have been rewarded with results. The only method of keeping the yellow or golden pod sorts of bean pure or anything like it is con- stant attention in pulling out the “sports” or green pods which will invariablv show them- selves erch season. Pods are very large, long, brittle and entirely stringless, of a rich golden wax color, and from one to two weeks earlier than the old Golden Wax strain. Pkt, 5c; i/4Ib, 10c; i^lb, 15c; lib, 25c, postpaid. lOlbs, $1.25 by express or freight.

Davis Kidney Wax. An entirely distinct sort. Seed is entirely white, without eye. Pods flat, long, white, straight and handsome. Very hardy and productive. One of the best also for soup and baking, being of a peculiar rich flavor not found in the field beans. Pkt, 5c; %lb, 10c; i/^lb, 15c; 11b, 20c, postpaid. lOtbs, $1.25, express or freight.

Green Pod Stringless. Green pods. The only stringless green pod in cultivation, su- perior to the wax sort. Earliest of all the green pod sorts and possessing a richness ’u flavor not found in any other variety of snap beans. Pkt, 5c; %rb, 10c; %tb, 15c ; lib, 2Uc, postpaid. lOlbs, $1.25, by express or freight.

German Black Wax. One of the best varieties. Delicious and productive. With the single objection of color this is a close rival to the Golden Wax, as the pods are nearly the same in appearance. Pkt, 5c; %lb, lOc; i/^lb, 15c; lib, 20c, postpaid. By express or freight, lOlbs, $1.25.

Early Golden- Eyed Wax. A superior wax bean. It is early, vigorous, a copious bearer, rich and tender, and has never been known to rust or spot. Pkt, 5c; ^Ib, 10c; %lb,. 15c; lib, 20c, postpaid. By express or freight, lOlbs, $1.25.

Valentine Wax. An extra early Valentine with round wax pods, possessing, the excel- lent features of the green podded sort. It is very early, giving a fair picking in 46 days. Pkt, 5c; %lb, 10c; i^lb, 15c; lib, 20c, postpaid. By express or freight, lOlbs, $1.25.

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SURE CROP

SURE CROP STRINGLESS WAX BEAN (See Cut)

We are offering tihis truly wonderful Golden Wax Bean after giving it a thorough trial on our own grounds. It is the most vigorous and productive of any of the wax sorts. It sometimes resembles the Currie Rust Proof in pod and seed, but is more hardy and more thoroughly Rust Proof Wax. The pod, which is a rich yellow color, is perfectly stringless at all stages of development. Pkt, 5c; i^lb, 15c; Y2W, 20c; lib, 35c; postpaid. 15tbs, $3.00, by express or freight.

DWARF OR BUSH LIMA THE “BURPEE-IM- PROVED.’'

The pods are truly enormous in size, — borne abundantly and well filled with hand- some beans which are both larger and thick- er than those of the popular Burpee’s Bush Lima, — and fully eight days earlier! It differs from the best strains of Burpee’s Bush Lima in having uniformly much larg- er pods, producing more beans, while both pods and beans are not only larger in size but also consider- ably thicker. Pkt,

10c; lAtb, 30c; 1/2 lb,

55c; lib, $1, postpaid.

New Wonder a de- cided improvement on the original type of Bush Lima, being 8 to 10 days earlier, with pods 4 to 5 inches in length, each contain- ing 3 and sometimes 4 large green beans of the finest flavor. The beans are flat shape, and fully equal in flavor the best Pole Lima. Pkt, 5c; %Tb 10c; 1/2 lb, 18c; 11b, 35c, postpaid.

Burpees Bush Lima.

About two weeks ear- lier than the Pole Limas and having all the excellence, this has become a standard variety in the North- west. The bushes grow about 18 inches in height, and very very branching. Pkt.,

5c; 14. lb., 10c; V. lb.,

18c; lb., 30 c, postpaid.

POLE OR RUNNING BEANS

Early Golden Clus- ter Wax. They snap easily, are stringless and delicious. Pkt., 5c;

14 lb.. 18c; 1 lb., 30c, postpaid.

N orthern Lima.

Earliest, hardiest and most prolific of the Pole Limas.

5c; %lb, 8c; V2lb, lib, 25c, postpaid.

King of the Garden Lima. Pkt., 5c; 14, lb.,

8c; 1/2 lb.. ._5c; 1 lb.,

20c, postpaid. By ex- press or freight, 10 lbs., $1.50.

Pod natural size of new “Burpee- Improved’’ Bush Li- ma— Reproduced from a pho-

tnfrra r»Vi

Oscar H. Will & Co., Bismarck, N. D.

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Pilot, the Bean Ahead

The Earliest Field Bean.

This remarkable early field bean was offered by us for the first time in our 1913 catalog. It should have appeared as “Dupont Navy,” but through a typographical error it appeared as “Pierpont Navy.”

We have now changed the name with the consent of the originator to Pilot, The Bean Ahead, as it surelj^ is ahead of all other field beans. Mr. Wm. H. Dupont of Minnesota discovered this bean among his Golden Wax garden beans, it being a sport from that variety and we purchaed our first stock seed from him.

It may seem improbable to many that the Golden Wax garden bean should pro- duce a small white podded ibean just as early, and the writer might have been skepti- cal were it not for the fact that he discovered some years ago a pod of a similar white bean on the same stalk with Golden Wax, which he planted the following year, but unfortunately it was destroyed by a careless employee. We consider the Pilot a most valuable acquisition to our field crops, particularly in the Northwest where our season Ibetween killing frosts is short. Packeit, 5c; ^/41b, hSc; ^/^tb, 25c; lib, 40c, postpaid; by express or freight, lib, 2Sc; 10 lbs, $2; bii., 60 lbs, $7.

GREAT NORTHERN FIETH BEANS

Great Northern is the earliest field bean ever produced. Pilot excepted. It is a pure white, kidney shaped bean of the very best quality. This bean has been grown in the Northwest probably for many hundred years, and it is the same variety as that grown by the Indians for an indefinite period. They are identically the same as some found in the Mandan Indian mounds near Bismarck, which have been buried for several hundred years at least. Pkt., 5c; % lb., 10c; 1/2 lb., 15c; 1 lb., 25c, postpaid. 10 lbs., ?1.00; bu., eOlbs, $4.00, by express or freight.

Early Navy. We are now obliged to modify the name to “Early” from “Earliest” owing to the Pilot being so much earlier. This strain of Navy Beans we claim to be earlier, more productive and of a better quality than the ordinary, producing from 20 to 40 bushels per acre. Pkt, 5c; %lb, 10c; %lb, 15c; lib, 20c; lOtbs, $1; bu. 60Tbs. $4. express or freight.

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Beets and Mangel Wurzels

Salatrube Batterave Robetor

Remember that these prices are for seed prepaid by mail except as otherwise noted.

One ounce of seed will sow fifty feet of drill; six pounds per acre-

Culture — Sow in drills 15 to 18 inches apart as early as the ground can be worked in the spring. When the plants are large enough to handle, thin to four or five inches apart in the row.

Will’s Improved Blood Turnip Beet

This is the earliest beet in cultivation, making roots of edible size a week soon- er than any other sort. Color, a rich dark red; roots fine grained, globular shaped, with small top. Free from side or fi- brous roots; always perfectly smooth. It is not only the verj’ best forcing strain, but it is the best winter sort. Cooks sweet, tender and crisp, and an every way may be considered the stand- ard sort for the market and home gar- dener. Pkt, 5c; oz, 10c; ^Ib, 20c; %lb, 3'5c; lib, 65c, postpaid.

Eclipse. One of the best beets in,' cultivation, especially for market gar- dening. Pkt, 5c; oz, 10c; V^Vb, 20c; %lb, 35c; 11b, 65c, postpaid.

Long Blood Red. A popular winter sort. Pkt, 5c; oz, 10c; %lb, 20c; i/^lb, 30c; lib, 50c, postpaid.

Edmund’s Early Blood Turnip. A dark red, turnip shaped, with large top; flesh carmine red; sweet and good. Pkt, 5c; oz, 10c; i/41b,15c; ^/^Ib, 25c; lib, 45c; postpaid.

Champion White Sugar. Pkt, 5c; oz, I'Oc; 11b, 60c, postpaid.

Swiss Chard. Pkt, 5c; oz, 10c; lb, 70c, postpaid.

Mammoth Long Red Mangel Wurzel. A magnificent stock of mammoth mangel which cannot be equaled. The roots are of uniform size, shape and color, hard as rock throughout, and crisp and tender as an apple. This mangel, though not containing as great a percentage of saccharine as the G-olden Giiant, many who have grown it claim it more profitable on account of the greater yield in weight of roots. Pkt, 5c; oz, Ific; %lb, 20c; lib, 35c, postpaid. By express or freight, 5 lbs, $1.50.

Mammoth Golden Giant Mangel Wurzel. An improvement on all 0|thel yellow mangels because of considerable greater size. In shape remarkably even, rather elongated, of vigorous growth. Flesh white, firm and sweet. Excellent keeper. Pkt, 5c; oz, 10c; 141b. 25c; 11b, 45c, postpaid. By express or freight, 5 lbs, $2.

Golden Tankard Mangel Wurzel. In color it is a deep yellow throughout. It is a heavy croipper and is considered indispensable by the best dairymen Fkt, 5c; oz, 10c; ^^Ib, 25c; lib, 45c, postpaid. By express or freight, 5Ibs, $2.

WILL'S IMPROVED BLOOD TURNIP BEET

Oscar H. Will & Co., Bismarck, N. D.

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(BEETS AND MANGEL WURZ ELS— Continued.)

Giant Eckendorf Mangel. This is the most popular German variety of Mangel, in Germany is more largely planted than any other sort. Selected especially for square chunky type, it is valuable not only lor its high percentage of dry matter, but also for its phenomenal yields, 65,000 lbs per acre. Roots weigh as high as fifteen and twenty pounds apiece. As the greatest portion of the root grows above the sur- face of the soil, they are easily harvested, and their chunkiness prevents their break- ing in handling. This is one of the best varieties. Pkt.

50c by express or

Bore-Cole or Kale. Green Curled or Scotch. A very useful variety, inches high. Pkt, 5c; oz, 10c; ^ lb, 25c; postpaid.

growing about 18

Brocoli- Purple Cape. Produces heads very nearly like Cauliflower, but more hardy. This variety has large close heads of brownish purple color and good flavor. Pkt, 5c; oz, 20c; postpaid.

Brussels Sprouts — Paris Market. This is a very flne new variety of half dwarf growth, bearing handsome, solid, round sprouts of best quality, crowded together on stalks. Pkt, 5c; oz, 15c; % lb, 40c; lb, $1.50; postpaid.

GIANT ECKENDORF MANGEL.

GIANT TAAROTE MANGEL

Giant Taaroje Barres Mangel. This cut s from photograph of roots grown on our )wn trial grounds. The seed is grown on ?ontract for us in Denmark, where it has 'etained for years the Government Certifl- jate of “First Class Stock.”

The roots of this new variety are most v’aluable for their very high dry matter content, being pound for pound nearly equal :o the best sugar beets.

Growing the greater part out of ground, :hey resemble very much a stump field and ire easily harvested. Judging from our ;rails we believe this variety of Mangel will outyield in weight all others, and as ;he quality is better it certainly is a most ^'aJuable sort for stock feeding. Pkt, 5c; oz, 10c; 1/2 lb. 35c; lib, 65c, postpaid. By express or freight, 51bs, $2.50.

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CABBAGE

Kohl Chau Kal *

For very early use sow the seed in hotbed or in boxes in the house. The best and liardiest plants may be produced by sowing seed ,in cold frames outside after danger of hard freezing is past. Transplant in garden or field when weath- er will permit, 20 to 30 inches apart for the small, early varieties, and from 2i^ to 3% feet for the large, late sorts. Some reoommend planting the seeds in the field, 3 or 4 seeds in a hill and leaving the strongest plant, but we do not think such plants head as well as transplanted plants, as transplanting always produces more fibrous roots or feeders. One oz. of seed will produce about 4,000 plants.

Will’s Early June. Proves to 'be the very earliest flat- head cabbage in cultivation. It Is a small, flat, herd- heading variety which will produce marketable heads quicker than anything we have ever seen, making fair- sized heads in from 60 to 70 days from sowing the seed. The plant is most vigorous, not subject to disease, and a remarkable drought resist- er, which makes it very de- sirable for private and mar- ket gardeners, in all pants of the northwest in particu- lar. Pkt, 5c; oz, 20c; %lb, 75c; 1/2 lb, $1.40; 11b, $2.50, postpaid.

will's early JUNE CABBAGE

COPENHAGEN MARKET NEW EARLY CABBAGE.

early Cabbage is without a rival as the finest laj-ge round head early cabbage eultivation. The heads are perfectly ball- shaped and perfectly solid to the core, which IS exceedingly small, of the finest quality and average about ten pounds in weight. The neads look so precisely alike as if they were c^t m forms coming from the same mould. Tfie plant is short stemmed, the heads being almost on the ground level. Our stock of this seed was grown in Denmark by the originators. Pkt, 5c; oz. 25c; ^tb, 75c; /z lb,, $1.25; 1 lb., $2.25, postpaid.

Hellwig, Sidney, Nebr. : “We have used your seed for three years and not a single kind of anything has failed us, there- fore we are Boosters for Will’s Seeds.’

COPENHAGEN MARKET CABBAGE

lolVows*the'’wakefleld®“pk^^ ’Toc’^'^v gardeners. It

Red Drumhead. For pickling. Pkt. 5c; oz, Uc; % lb, 50c, postpaid.

Oscar H. Will & Co., Bismarck, N. D.

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Selected Jersey Wakefield. (See cut). This cabbage, under various names, has been for many years the leading early cabbage in Ainerica. It was formerly Early Jersey Wakefield, then the Im- proved Eax'ly Jersey Wakefield, etc. The parentage of all the strains of Wake- field cabbage is the same. The main difficulty has been to get a perfectly satisfactory and reliable strain of seed, and failure in this respect has caused many disappointments. Buyers will find in Selected Jersey Wakefield the gen- uine article, and gardeners may be as- sured of its good character. It fre- quently matures inside of 100 days from the seed. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; %lb. 50c; y2lb. 90c lib. $1.75, postpaid.

Danish Ballhead. This distinct va- riety is extremely hardy and solid, and superior in keeping quality. The growth is inclined to be tall — that is, the heads are formed generally on stout stalks 10 or 12 inches above the surface. There are but few outer leaves and these few curl closely around the head. These heads are round in form, almost as deep through as they are wide, and average from eight to ten inches. Color, pale blue-green. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; %lb. 50c; i/^lb. 90c; lib. $1.75, postpaid.

Surehead. This variety has gained steadily in popular favor. Hardly any other variety can approach the Surehead in fine quality and uniform reliability in forming solid heads, of good size and superb quality. Original Surehead cabbage produces large, round, flat- tened heads of the Flat Dutch type, and is remarkable for its certainty of head. It is all head and sure to head even under unfavorable conditions. The heads are remarkably uni- form, very hard, firm and fine in texture, and ordinarily weigh from ten to fifteen pounds each. Pkt. 5c; oz. I5c; y.tb. 50c; i/^tb. 90c; lib. $1.75, postpaid.

willy’s selected premium flat dutch cabbage

Regularity in growth and sureness in heading makes our Selected Premium Flat Dutch Cabbage the standard heavy weight winter cabbage. It forms very large, hard, solid, flat- tened heads, uniform in shape and color, and of handsome appearance. It has a ver> short stem, and is a compact grower. The quality is fine and the flavor excellent, the heads being white when cut and the inside leaves crisp and tender. It has sc long been bred to a standard that the heading habit is thoroughly established and an es- sential part of its growth, and will produce a head even when its size is stunted by dr> weather or other adverse conditions. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; %lb. 75c; %lb. $1.35; lib. $2.5t postpaid.

E. D. Spencer, McIntosh, S. D. : “The seeds I bought last year of your house did I well in spite of a very dry hot summer, but I hope to do better this year.”

SELECTED jersey WAKEFIELD CABBAGE

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CAULIFLOWER

Blumenkolil Chow-Fleiir Blomkal

Culture Same as cabbage. Sometimes in the South the seed is sown in September ana

lie ycung plants wintered over to save time in the spring. J"m or tie the leaves together

after the head or flower Las begun to form. This will preserve the snowy whiter ness. An ounce of seed will produce about 3,500 plants if carefully managed.

LARGE EARLY ERFURT CAULIFLOWER

EARLY PARIS

This is unquestionably the leading variety for market and for private use. For reliability of heau.ng, the size and solidity of head, it is superior to any other va- riety. It is sure to head,

even under unfavorable cir- cumstances. The plants are very d}varf, and wfliile the

outer leaves are erect, the

inner ones lap over the head so as to fully shade them from the sun, preserving them a beautiful snowy wliite. Pkt, 5c; oz. 75c;

oz. $1, postpaid.

LARGE EARLY ERFURT CAULIFLOWER

Very early, producing a good white head. Head is large, solid and compact. This caulillow'er is frequently used in forcing. Pkt. 5c; oz. 50c, postpaid.

DRY WEATHER CAULIFLOWER.

During some seasons, especially like the past year, after a very late spring, hot weather comes very q’l’ckly. In such a year this variety has proven itself of exceptional merit. Also in warm parts of the country where there is not much cool weather, it is a most desirable sort. Our seed is Al, and procured from the original grower in Denmark. Pkt, 10c; oz. 75c; oz. $1.25, postpaid.

CORN SALAD.

Large Round Leaved. Large seeded. Pkt, 5 c; oz. 10c; i^lb. 20 c; 11b. 60 c, postpaid.

CHERVIL.

Curled. Greatly superior to the old plain variety, being earlier, more hand- some, and having fully as fine perfume and flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 25c; lb. 75c, postpaid.

CRESS.

Fine Curled (Pepper Grass). Its leaves impart an agreeable and pungent taste to salads. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 20c, postpaid.

CHICORY.

The roots dried, cut in thin slices, roasted and ground, are used largely as a substitute for coffee. The leaves make an excellent salad for early spring.

Large Rooted, or Coffee. Pkt, 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 20c; lb. 65c, postpaid.

Mr. Lincoln Connell, Redstone, IMont. : “I am w^ell pleased with your seeds, so far they have always been good.”

DRY WEATHER CAULIFLOWER

Mrs. Eli Ramberg, Henning, Minn.: “Tour seed is the best seed I have ever used. We are real pleased with them and have used them seven years. I recommend them to my friends.”

Oscar H. Will & Co., Bismarck, N. D.

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^1^1 Cr^\/ Culture — Sow the seed (which is slow to germinate) in

,.rlK^Y shallow boxes in the house ear.y in the spring. Great

Sellerie Celeri Selleri must.be taken not to cover too deep, 1-8 inch of soil

being sufficient. Keep well moistened until the seed ger- minates, as plenty of moisture is essential to success, '\AHien the plants are large enough to handle they should be transplanted in cold frames, and later when the weather is suitable, to open ground. For setting, prepare trenches about six inches deep and four feet apart in which the plants should be set six inches apart. When the plants are nearly grown, the stalks should be gathered close and earth drawn to the plants to one-third their height, and repeat the process at intervals until only the tops are visible. At the approach of severe freezing weather the plants should be dug up and stored in a dark, cold cellar, in an upright position, with the roots in a little moist sand or earth. For storage use boards for bins, set on the cellar bottom, about ten inches apart.

White Plume. For fall and early wunter use, this is the most popular celery. The heart and stalk are naturally w^hite, sequentiy requires very little blanching to fit it for the table. Pkt, 5c; oz, 15c; % lb, 50c; % lb, 90c; lb, $1.50, postpaid.

New Rose. The Red, or Rose cel have a superior flavor. This variety is ornamental oh the table, the delicate ing of beautiful rose shading with white in the bleached stalk and Very solid, rich and nutty in keeps remarkably well. Pkt. 5 postpaid.

Giant Golden Heart. The best celery for storage. Pkt, 5c; oz. 15c;

50c; ^2 lb- 90c; Ib. $1.75, postpaid.

Celeriac, or Turnip Rooted. Used prin cipally for seasoning meats and soups Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c, postpaid.

Golden Heart Dwarf. Vigorous grower very branching, excellent keeper, remark ably tender, crisp, solid, rich and a dell cious nutty flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; i/ lb. 70c; ^2 lb. $1.25; lb. $2, postpaid.

golden :^EART dwarf CELERY

Qolden Self Blanching

Our success the pastt three years with this standard and deservedly popular va- riety has been quite remarkable. Its grow«;h is compact yet vigorous, ribs straight, solid, crisp and tender. The heart is large, solid, of a rich golden yellow color, and of a most delicious flavor; without banking up, the outer ribs become yePowTish w^hi:e color a^s it approaches maturity, but will be more tender by having some dirt brought up to them. Pkt, 10c; oz, 50c; i/41b, $1.50; Vg lb, $2.75; lib, $5, posltpaid.

GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING CELERY

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Carrots

Mochren Carrote Morot

One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill; 3 to 4 pounds per acre.

Culture — Carrots to grow to perfection require a deeply cultivated, rich and well pulverized soil. Sow early in the spring as soon as the soil is fit to work, in drills 15 to 18 inches apart, covering one inch deep and press the soil firmly over the seed. If desired to cultivate with horse, make rows three feet apart.

DANVER HALF LONG CARROT

Danvers. Is in form about mid- way between the Long Orange and the Short Horn class, growing generally with a stump root. It is a rich, dark orange color, grows to a large size, is smooth, and the flesh is very close in texture, with little core. It is a first class car- rot for all soils, and it is claimed that under good cultivation it will yield the greatest weight per acre with the smallest length of root of any grown. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % Ib. 20c; i/stt). 35c; 11b. 65c, post- paid. 51bs. express or freight, $2.35.

Improved Long Orange. One of the most desirable for either garden or field culture. It grows to a large size, fair specimens averaging twelve inches in length and three inches in diameter at the top. Pkt, 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 25c; 14 lb. 40c; lb. 75c, postpaid. 5 lbs. express or freight, $3.00.

Chantenay. As a table variety it is first class. In shape it is larger than the Scarlet Horn and also broader at the sihoulder. The fiesfi is of a beautiful rich

orange color and of the finest quality. It is medium early with small tops, roots taper slightly, but are uniformly stumip rooted. Gives great satisfaction in both the private and market garden. Pkt. 5c; oz. lO'c; 141b. 20c; 141b. 35c; 11b. 0<bc, postpaid. 5 lbs. express or freight, $2.26.

Giant White. The heaviest cropper of all carrots, grown for stock feeding where igreat quantity is desired. The fiesh is white, solid, crisp and very sweet. Lasiiy harvested. Pkt, 5c; oz, 10c; lib, 50c, postpaid. By express or freighit, 5 lbs. $2.00.

Early Horn. A favorite sort much esteemed for early summer use. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; lb. $1.25, postpaid.

French Forcing. This is the earliest carrot; small round roots. Pkt. 5c; oz. i5c; lb. $1.25, postpaid.

Maud Sides, Supt. of the Parkview Hospital at Jamestown, N. D. : “The so«l has proven very satisfactory and we are pleased with results.’’

Oscar H. Will & Qo., Bismarclt, N. D.

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oXiiiiAKX CARROi

Oxheart. We do not hesitate to call this the most valua- ble variety in exist- ence. It is intermed- iate between the Half- Long and Horn varieties, attaining a diameter of three to four inches at the neck, of a beautiful shape and rich color. Where other varieties require digging, it is easily pulled. It will produce roots as eas- ily as any variety and continues of the best quality thf-oughout the season. It is ex- cellent for hogs and other live stock, and has yielded 1,200 bu- shels per acre. Pkt. 5c; oz, 10c; %tb. 25c; 1/2 tb. 45c; Hb. 80c, postpaid. 5Ibs. pxpress or freight, $3.50.

SWEET OR SUGAR CORN

Welchorn. Mais. Socker Mats.

Prices by Packet and Pound Include Postage.

One lb to 100 hills; 15 tbs per acre. One pound of sweet corn is a little less than a pint. Culture — Plant in drills about three feet apart, one kernel every six inches, or in hill 214 feet apart in the row and tne rows tlute to three and one-half feet apart, dropping four or five kernels in a hill. Corn of any sort should not be planted until the ground has become warm, as cold, wet ground is sure to rot the seed before it can germinate.

Indian Sweet Corn

This is a red, very sweet corn, the seed of which we secured from a Mandan Indian at Elbowoods, this state, and the result of the experiment was quite remarkable. This corn is nearly as early as the Early June and about the same height, and quite as sweet. When dry, of a dark red color. Many hills with an average of three stalks, bore, including sucker ears, from twelve to fifteen. Pkt. 5c; %lb. 10c; 14Ib. 15c; 11b. 25c, postpaid. By express or freight, lOlbs, $1.00; 501bs, $3.00.

EARLY DAKOTA. We claim for Early Ilakota Sugar Com that it is one of the best and sweetest varieties. As an early market sort it is fast gaining in favor, and as a home garden variety it has no equal as a second early following the Early June closely. The yields of this com have been remarkable. Pkt, 5c; ^Alb. 10c; %Tb. 15c; lib. 25c. postpaiu lOlbs. $1; 501bs. $3, by express or freight.

GOLDEN BANTAM. In season it is medium early about one week later than Early .Tune, and is the best yielder of the early varieties. The stalks are of medium size with heavy foliage of value for forage. It may be planted thickly and as late as July in tne northwest. The ears are borne two to a stalk and are about six inches in length and ei^t -rowed. The kernels are a golden yellow color, which at first gives the impression of field com; however, as soon as tasted there is an immediate call for more. Pkt, 5c; %lb, 10c; %lb. 15c; lib. 25c, postpaid. lOlbs. $1.25, express or freight.

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Mr. E. W. Adans, Mosby, Mont.: “The seeds I got from you were all O. K.”

Mrs. R. B. Smith, Maddux, Mont.: “The seeds purchased from you last year were very satisfcictory. We were quite proud of our garden.’’

Mrs. Charles Kramer. Fresno, Mont.: “We used your seeds and like them fine.”

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SWEET OR SUGAR CORN— (Continued.)

Will’s Early June Sweet Corn

The Earliest Corn on Earth

Up to a few years ago Early Dakota S'weet Corn was the earliest, or at least as early as the earliest in cultivation. As we had been selecting and breeding several va- rieties of field corn down to fit our cli- mate in the Northwest, we concluded to try our hand at producing the earliest possible sweet corn in the world by “breeding down” our Early Dakota to a shorter season, which we have succeeded in doing, and without in any way detracting from the quality. Our claim as to its being the earliest corn in cultivation is fully proven in every instance. It is a very dwarf variety. May be plant- ed very close, as it grows about 21/2 to ZV2 feet high, producing small' ears of the most delicious corn in about 45 davs from plant- ing. Market gardeners as well as private gardeners, should secure a quantity of seed, as there is no vegetable so eagerly sought as the first green corn, and this will always be first. Nothing can ever possibly compete with it. Pkt. 5c; %tb, 10c; ^Ib. 15c; lib. 20c. postpaid. By express or freight, loms. $1 ; 501bs. $3.

EARLY JUNE SWEET CORN

Will's Banana Cream Sweet Corn. The

sweetest and most delicious sugar corn in cultivation. It is a distinct variety of a little above medium size, coming to edible condition 10 days earlier than the Evergreen, and remaining fit for table use longer than any variety we have tested. Evergreen not excepted. Early June will give you corn for the table several weeks ahead of any other sort. Early Dakota follows closely in its wake, and Banana Cream completes the sea- son, making, as the old saying runs, “the last is the best of all the game.” Pkt, 5c; %lb. 15c; Ifib, 25c; lit). 35c, postpaid. By express or freight, lOlbs. $1.50; 501bs. $5.00.

Improved Stowell’s Evergreen. For

many years Stow^el'i s Evergreen Corn has been the most prominent main crop variety. The ears are of medium size. The grains are deep, exceptionallv tender and remain a long time in an edible con- dition. Pkt, 5c; 141b. 10c; i^lb, 15c; lib, 25c, postpaid. lOtbs, $1.25; 501bs, $4, by express or freight.

Mr. S. C. Taylor, New Ulm, Minn.: “1 find your Early June Sweet Corn leads them all, your Indian Sweet Corn sec- ond. I had SAveet corn on the 7th of July.”

WILL'’S banana cream SUGAR CORN

Oscar H. Will & Co., Bismarck, N. D.

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WILL’S BEST CUCUMBERS

Gurken Concomhre Gurka One ounce of seed will plant fifty hills.

'Culture^ — As soon as the weather becomes warm and settled in the spring, pianit in well prepared soil in hills four or five feet apart each way with eight or ten seeds in a hill, cover one-half inch deep with soil well firmed to prevent too rapid levaporation. When plants are well developed weed out all but four or five of the strongest; thorough but shallow cultivation is essential.

These are prepaid prices.

Davis Perfect. A grand new variety. Dark, glossy, green, slim and symmetrical, with an average length of 10 to 12 in. They hold color till nearly ripe when they turn white without a yellow streak on them. Quality fine, as seeds are very soft when fit for table use. Very tender, brittle and of exceptional flavor. Early as earliest strain of White iSpine and outyields all others. Pkt. 5c; oz, 10c; i/41b. 35c; 11b, $1.00, postpaid.

Will's Improved Long Green. This strain is slightly shorter than the old sort, siderably earlier. We do not think that there is a cucumber in cultivation with as many good points. It is as early as the earliest, best for table use, makes the nicest shaped pickle and is a prolific bearer. Pkt. 5c; oz, 10c; %lb. 35c; i4tb. 65c; lib. $1.20, postpaid.

WILL S IMPROVED LONG GREEN CUCUMBER

WHITE SPINE CUCUMBER

EARLY FRAME CUCUMBER

Early White Spine. Vines vigorous, fruiting early and abundantly; fruit uniformly straight and handsome, dark green, with a few white spines; flesh tender and of excellent flavor. In this country this variety is used more, perhaps, than any other for forcing under glass. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. 35c; lb. 60c; lb. $1.10, postpaid.

Early Frame. Although one of the oldest varieties of cucumber in cultivation, yet it holds its own with the best. We do not know of any cucumber that will stand as much hardship as Early Frame. Flesh tender and of excellent flavor, a good table variety. Pkt, 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 35c; % lb. 60c; lb. $1, postpaid.

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CUCUMBERS (Continued.)

Japanese Climbing. The vines are healthy, vigorous growth, with rich, dark green fol- iage, and throw out strong grasping tendril's, which enable it to climb trellis, wire netting, brush or other suitable support. It comes into bearing quickly and continues abundantly throughout the season, while the climbing habit enables the hanging fruit to grow perfectly straight from 12 to 16 inches in length; the cucumbers are thick, tender and of delicate flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; i/i lb. 35c; lb. 60c; lb. |1, postpaid.

West India Gherkin “Burr” Cucumber. Small, oval green fruits about two inches long, covered with soft, fleshy protuberances; exclusively used for pickles. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c, postpaid.

Early Cluster. Vines vigorous, producing the bulk of the crop near the root and in

clusters very early. Fruit short, holding full size to each end. Pkt, 5c; oz, 10c; % lb. 35c;

% lb. 60c; lb. |1, postpaid.

Chicago Pickling. A variety much esteemed above all others by Chicago market garden- ers, and grown extensively for the large pickling establishments in that vicinity. Fruit medium length, pointed at each end, with large and prominent spines; color, a deep green. It contains all' the good qualities of an early cucumber. Pkt, 5c; oz, Wc; % lb. 35c; lb. 60c; lb. $1.10, postpaid.

Cool and Crisp. The peculiar feature of this variety is the knots or protuberances upon

which the spines are placed are very prominent, giving an attractive appearance. This

variety is the .earliest and most prolific of all pickling cucumbers; will become a standard sort. Dark green, almost black. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb- 35c; % lb. 60c; lb- $1, postpaid.

White Wonder. A splendid white variety. One of the handsomest cucumbers. The vines are vigorous and rapid in growth, thus enabling it to produce a large crop even under the most adverse circumstances. The cucumbers are ivory white color, of good keeping quality and average about eight inches in length and two and a half inches through. Pkt, 5c; oz. 10c; lb. 35c; 1/2 lb. 60c; lb. $1, postpaid.

\/IIVP DP ^ splendid novelty. A vine on which they are borne is somewhat

V r Er/Awll similar to the muskmelon vine, and requires the same cultivation.

The fruit is about the size of a large peach, oval shaped and of a bright yellow orange color, somewhat russetted. For sweet pickles, pies or preserving, they are superb. Won- derfully prolific and can be used in every way in wnich you would use a peach, except that they are not liked raw. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; lb. 75c, postpaid.

/^ADDPMI PIVIO^ Fruit is somewhat smaller than Vine Peach, which it re-

LClYlWli sembles in growth, but has thinner flesh and is decidedly

more acid, thus dispensing with the sliced lemons which are so important in putting up the Vine Peach. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 14 lb. 75c, postpaid.

PXiniVP Culture — Sow the seed in open ground in drills 18 or 20 inches apart;

CllUlVCi when well started, thin out to 10 inches between the plants; when nearly

full grown tie the outer leaves together over the center in order to blanch the heart of the plant. One ounce will sow 50 feet of drill and will produce 3,000 plants.

Mammoth Green Curled. Superior to the old Green Curled; leaves are very crisp, tufty and full. Midrib is pure white, with large white heart, fleshy and tender. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c;

1/4 lb. 50c, postppid.

EGG PLANT. Eierpflanze Ambergine Culture — Sow the seed (which is slow to germinate) in hotbed or in pots or boxes in the house early In the spring. When all danger of frost is past, transplant in the open ground 214 to 3 feet apart each way.

New York Improved. The lead- ing variety for market and table. Fine quality. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 1/1 lb. 80c. postpaid.

KOHL-RABI OR TURNIP.

ROOTED CABBAGE This is a favorite vegetable in Europe, where it is extensively grown for feeding cattle, as well as for table use. The bulb is formed above ground and if used when jmung and tender makes a most delicate dish for the table. One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill.

Early White Vienna. Flesh white, tender and succulent when young. Best for table. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 50c, postpaid.

LEEK. Large London or Flag. Pkt. 5c; oz, 10c; % lb, 30c, postpaid. nniTDn Resembling In color, shape and size the egg of hens. Do not

VAVfV.JiVt-' crack, last for years and make the best of nest eggs. Rapid grower and good climber, extremely ornamental and useful for covering *:creens, etc. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 50c, postpaid.

New Japanese Dish Cloth or Luffa. Ornamental enough for a house vine and fruit is very useful. Fruit enormous, two feet in length and borne in great profusion. The lining of mature fruit, when washed and bleached, is porous, elastic, sponge-like, making the nicest, cleanest substitute for dish cloths and bath sponges imaginable besides being useful for various articles of fancy work. Pkt. 5c; oz 15c; % lb. 50c. postpaid.

Hercules. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c: % lb. 50c, postpaid.

Oscar H. Will & Co., Bismarck, N. D.

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LETTUCE

Lattich-Salat Laithe Laktuk

Culture — For very early use the seed may be sown in hot-bed, and, as soon as the weather permits, may be sown in the open ground, in rows 18 inches apart and not over 1/^ inch deep. If planted too deep the seed wdll not germinate. Sow every two or three weeks for a succession. One ounce for 100 feet of drill.

Early Head Lettuce==May King:

A desirable, very early head lettuce has long been sought. This new variety meets the requirements. Growth rapid — so rapid it is ready far ahead of other heading sorts. Heads medium sized with outer leaves folding close to the head, thus permitting close planting for frame work; color fine, outer leaves tinged slightly brown; heart of a beautiful appe- tizing yellow; quality excellent, leaves being exceedingly tender, pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 'AXb. 35c; ITfa. $1.25.

Hard Head. Appropriately named, as it is one of the hard- est heading of all lettuces. It grow's very rapidly and heads extremely early. The heads are nearly as solid as cabbage.

It is as palatable as it is beau- tiful, very tender, very brit- tle; of a sweet, buttery flavor.

It surpasses in quality most va- rieties of cabbage lettuce. It is ready for use from the time it is three inches across, until it runs to seed and always and tender. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c;

% lb. 50c; 1/2 lb. 80c; lb. $1.50, postpaid.

Tomhannock. Forms a beau- tiful plant. The leaves grow upright, the upper part of the outer leaves turning out very gracefully and are very hand- somely wrinkled. It grows very quickly. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c;

%lb. 35c; i/alb. 60c; 11b. 90c; postpaid.

Golden Ball. An interesting ' hard head lettuce

and valuable new varifety, very

early, good for forcing or open ground and will withstand the most intense heat. The heads are medium size, ball shaped, of a beautiful golden color, crisp and tender, of excel- lent flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %lb. 35c; 11b. 90c, postpaid.

A most beautiful, attractive lettuce of the cabbage type. The heads are solid, of immense size when well grown, and so exceedingly tender and brittle as to fully warrant the name. An exceedingly superior family and home market lettuce. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %lb. 35c; %lb. 60c; lib. 90c, postpaid.

Iceberg. Quick growing and of exquisite flavor. The large curly leaves which cover the outside of the solid heads are of bright, light green, with a slight reddish tinge on the edges. We can confidently recommend the Iceberg. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 35c; % lb. 60c; lb. 90c, postpaid.

Hanson, We can recommend this as one of the very best. Heads green outside and white within. Grows to a remarkable size; very solid and is deliciously sweet, crisp and tender. It withstands the hot sun. This stock of Hanson Lettuce has been so improved that most of the heads are so very solid that they do not send up any seed^ stocks unless 6ut open with a knife. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %Ib. 35c; %tb. 60c; Hb. 90c, postpaid.

Brown Dutch. An old sort, noted for its hardiness. Leaves large, thick, green, tinged with brown. May be used in the South as a winter lettuce. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 35c; 1^ lb. 60c; Hb. 90c, postpaid. ^ ,

Curled Simpson or Perpetual. This does not form a head but a compact mass of leaves, which are tender and of excellent quality and of rapid growth — early, and stands heat well. One of the best for outdoor growth, and good for forcing. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 35c; 1^ lb. 60c; Hb. 90c, postpaid.

White Summer Cabbage. A bright green, vigorous, sure heading sort which forms a solid head of thick tender leaves, the inner ones blanched to a beautiful creamy yellow. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %rb. 35c; l^lb. 60c; Hb. 90c, postpaid.

Early Tennis Bali. Very early, forms a close, hard head; leaves crisp and tender. A ven^ popular sort for forcing in hotbeds. As it has but few outer leaves it can be planted six or seven inches apart. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Hb. 90c, postpaid.

White Cos. Differs entirely in shape from the other varieties, the head being elongated and of conical form, 8 or 10 inches in height, and 5 or 6 inches in diameter. The outer col- oring of this variety is yellowish green. To be had in perfection it requires to be tied up to insure blanching. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; ^5c; %lb. 60c; 11b. 90c, postpaid.

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MUSK MELON

Cantaloup Melon Muscade Muskaf Melon

One ounce of seed for fifty hills; 2 or 3 pounds per acre.

Culture — When the ground has become warm plant in hills 4 or 5 feet apart each way, 6 to 12 seeds in a hill; when danger of insects is past, puli' out all but three or four of the largest plants. Cultivate thoroughly the whole season, but not to exceed two inches deep, keeping the surface as smooth as possible.

emerald gem musk melon

Emerald Gem. Extremely early, skin smooth, surface ribbed, color deep emerald green, very thick salmon colored flesh, and ri’'ens thoroughly to the very thin green rind. The flavor is sweet and luscious. The vines are hardy, thrifty and verv prolific. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 25c; % lb. 45c; lb. 80c, postpaid.

Rocky Ford. Much sought after on ac- count of its exceptionally fine flavor. The flesh is -greenish white in color, very juicy and rich and good clear to the rind. It is medium in size, of round form and a most excellent keeper. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 25c; V2 lb. 45c; I'b. 80c. postpaid.

HACKENSACK MUSK MELON

Extra Early Hackensack. An improved strain of the popular Hackensack, being about two weeks earlier and retaining all of its former excellence, making it a very valuable sort for market or home use. Large size, deep ribbed, nearly round, flattened at the ends; skin and flesh green and of de- licious flavor. Pkt, 5c, oz. 10c; 1-4 lb. 25c; % lb. 45c; lb, 80c, postpaid.

GOLD LINED ROCKY FORD

Gold Lined Rocky Ford. The shape Is ideal, very slightly oval, no ribs and it is heavily netted over the entire melon. The bloom button is small and flesh as thick at the end as elsewhere. The melon is thick meated, fine grained and sweet; color green with a gold margin next to the seed cavity.

Our claim for the melon is its uniform shape, size and very superior quality. Its flesh is attractive and elicits favorable com- ment when served. Packet lOc; ounce, 15c; lAIb. 50c; 1/2 Ib, 75c; 11b. $1.25, postpaid.

Paul Rose or Petoskey. In this new sort are combined all the good qualities of the Netted Gem and Osage, the varieties from which it originated. The fruit is oval, about five inches in diameter, and in shape and general appearance similar to the well known Netted Gem or Rocky Ford. The firm flesh is rich orange red color like that of the Osage, but even sweeter and higher flavored, retaining its good qualities quite to the rind. It is rare that a musk melon of such superlative quality is a good market or shipping sort, but the firm, solid flesh, and thin, but strong rind of this sort make it the best shipper we know of. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 25c; % lb. 45c; lb. 80c, post- paid.

Mammoth Montreal Nutmeg.. Pkt. 5c; oz, 10c; 14 lb. 35c; 1/2 lb. 65c; lb. $1, postpaid.

Miller’s Cream. The finest flavored melon in cultivation, and best melon grown for the market gardener, for the trucker, for the farmer or for the small planter. It is with- out question the sweetest of all melons. The flesh is of a rich salmon color, very sweet and melting in quality, and is so very thick that the melon is almost solid, the seed cav- ity being remarkably small, Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 35c; 14 lb. 65c; lb. $1, postpaid.

W. G. Streib, Jamestown, N. D.: “We have used your seeds when we lived in New £'alem and always found them satisfactory.”

Oscar H. Will & Co., Bismarck, N. D.

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Selected Watermelons

Wassermelone Melone d’ Eau Vatten Melone

One ounce of seed for SO hills. 2 or 3 pounds per acre.

Culture — When the ground has become warm, plant in hills four or five feet apart each way, 6 to 12 seeds in a hill; when danger of insects is past, pull out all but three or four of the largest plants. Cultivate thoroughly, about tw'o inches deep, until the vines cover the ground.

will's sugar water melon. earliest on earth.

Will’s Sugar. A small melon, oval in shape, color mottled with light and dark green. Flesh, bright red, perfectly solid, very sweet and of delicious flavor. Will mature anywhere in North America south of the 50th parallel. If you want the most delicious watermelon ever introduced do not fail to include Will’s Sugar in your or- der. Pkt, 5c; oz. 15c; %lb. 50c; 11b. $1.75, postpaid.

Peerless, or Ice Cream. An excellent one for home use. Early, medium size, oblong, light green ^in wflth verj*^ sweet, melting, delicious flavored crimson flesh. Seeds white;; Pkt. 5c; 6z. 10c; ^Ib. 25c; % lb. 45c; lb. 80c, postpaid.

Light Icing or Ice Rind. This is equally as fine flavored as the Dark Icing, from which it differs only in having clear, light colored skin. Per pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; ^ lb. 25c; % lb. 45c; lb. 80c, postpaid.

Kleckley Sweets. This is one of the best and sweetest flavored large watermelons in cultivation. Skin dark green, thin rind, flesh scarlet, very solid, firm and/ most lus- cious quality. For the home market or fam- ily garden it is hard to beat. Pkt, 5c; oz, 10c; % lb, 30c; % lb, 50c; lb, 00c, postpaid.

Colorado Preserving Melon. This is quite distinct from the ordinary citron. Is of large size and more productive. The flesh is firm and solid, with but few seeds, and makes preserves of the finest flavor, clear and near- ly transparent.' Pkt, 5c; oz, 10c; lb, 35c; Vz lb, 65c; lb, $1, postpaid.

Citron. A round, handsome fruit of small size, used in making sweetmeats and- pre- serves. Pkt, 5c; oz, rOc; % lb, 35c; I/2 lb, 65c; lb, %1, postpaid.

Cuban Queen. An excellent melon of the largest size. Flesh bright red, very solid and sweet. Skin striped dark and light green, ripens quite early and is wonderfully productive. Very popular. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 25c; Yz lb. 45c; lb. 80c, postpaid.

Phinney’s Early. One of the very earliest, of medium uniform size, oblong shape. Flesh bright red and very sweet. Seeds white, skin mottled white and green, vines vigorous and very productive. An excellent variety for market or home use in northern lati- tudes. Pkt. 5c; oz. 18c; %Ib. 25c; V2lb, 45c; lb. 80c, postpaid.

Mountain Sweet. Fruit large and oblong. Flesh red, solid and very sweet. A delicious and very desirable standard variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 35c; Yz lb. 60c; lb. 90c,

postpaid.

S. L. Howell, Wheatland, Wyo. : “All of the seeds I purchased from you last spring were good and all matured early.”

W. D. Tassler, Twin Brooks, S. D.: “Your seed I have used for seven years and will say that it is the best and just as you claim it to be.”

Mrs. May Music, New Haven, Wyo.: “I have ordered your garden seed for the last three years and have not missed having a fine garden.”

Mr. John Feldt, Geraldine, Mont.: “We bought our seed of you last year and. all of it did well.”

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WILL’S BEST AMERICAN GROWN ONION SEED

Zwiebel Ognon Lok

One ounce for 100 feet of drill, 4 to 5 pounds per acre.

Culture — Sow as early in the spring as ground can be worked, in drills 15 inches apart, covering one inch deep.

We desire to call particular attention to our Onion Seed, which, as a whole, stands without an equal for quality and productiveness. We are not trying to produce Onion seed at as low a cost as possible, but we are trying to produce something that will please our customers and make it profitable for them to plant our seeds. Every- one who has had experience knows that poor Onion Seed is dear at any price. Do not risk cheap seed, but send direct to us for your supply.

Will’s

Dakota

Globe

The

Money

Making

Onion

Will’s Dakota Globe Onions

This is the finest, if not the very best selected type of Yellow Globe Onion. We call it “Dakota Globe” to distinguish it from other stocks of Yellow Globe Onions from which it differs not only in purity of stock and perfection of shape, but in ^arlmess, productiveness, and purity of color, this is the best sort to sow on new breaking. pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; ^Ib. 25c; %lb. 45c; 11b. 80c, postpaid. By express or freight, 4 lbs, $3. ^ j

f ^tberland. Colony Bay, Mont : “Out of that four pounds of onion seed 1 ^ irrigation $100.00 worth of fine ripe onions. It was

nne seed. I sowed it May 4th on sod.”

Libby, Mont.: “I find that your seeds are at least 50% better tnan any others I have ever tried.”

Oscar H. Will & Co., Bismarck^ N. D.

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Best Yellow Globe Danvers

This is a standard variety for winter use in nearly all markets, producing well ripened bulbs averaging 3 inches in diameter and near- ly globe-shaped. Skin a light golden brown or pale yellow; flesh pure white; crisp and mild in flavor. Our strain is mo«t carefully selected, plants having very slender necks and the bulos ripening uniformly. The Yel- low Globe Danvers seed we offer is fully equal to the best market garden strains. Pkt, 5c; oz, 10c; % lb, 25c; 14 lb, 45c; lb, 80c, post- paid. By express or freight, 4 IDs, $3.

Best Southport Large Red Globe

Our strain is carefully selected to the thin- necked, sure ripening type. The skin is the mo<st highly colored of all onions, being a deep glossy red, extremely showy when cleaned for market. Pkt, 5c; oz, 10c; 14 lb, 35c; 14 lb, 65c; lb, $1, postpaid.

Best New Queen Onion. The onion for pick- ling. A remarkable keeper and rapid grower. So-wn in May will produce onions for table before July 1st. Pkt, 5c; oz, 15c; 14 lb, 50c; 14 lb, 80c; lb, $1.50, postpaid.

Best Prizetaker Onion. An excellent keeper, of flnest flavor, handsome shape, and enormous size. The Prizetaker grows always to a perfect globe shape, vith straw-colored skin. BEST EXTRA EARLY oNioM Pkt, 5c; OZ, lOc ; 14 lb, 35c; 14 lb, 65c;

lb, $1, postpaid. By express or freight, 4 lbs, $3.50.

Best White Globe Onion. A large globe shaped onion. Firm fine-graine^ of mild flavor and keeps well'. This is one of the handsomest onions grown; of beautiful shape, clear white skin, and commands the highest market price. Pkt, 5c; oz, 15c; 14 lb, 50c; 1^ lb, 80c; lb, $1.50, postpaid.

Best Extra Early Red Onion. This variety matures very early. It yields abundantly and is of mild flavor, medium size, deep red color, very close grained,^ solid and heavy. This will often form bulbs in cold and murky soils where other varieties fail. It is highly rec- ommended, particularly for the North and Northwest. Pkt, 5c; oz, 15c; % lb, 35c; lb, 65c; lb, $1, postpaid. By express or freight, 4 lbs, $3.50.

Extra Early Red Bermuda. These onions grow to an immense size and are of a beautiful form. The skin is very thin, flesh white, fine grained, of mild and pleasant flavor. It will grow an onion from 1 to 1% pounds from seed, very early and profitable. Grown in many sections to the exclusion of all other sorts, for the markets. Pkt, 5c; oz, 15c; % lb, 35c; %tb, 65c; Itb, $1, postpaid. By express or freight, 4tbs, $3.50.

Mrs. J. H. Babcock, Moore, Idaho, Rt. l.t “W have used your seed for several years and they alwaj^s give satisfaction, especially the A. Brown Onion as the season is snort here and we w’unt onions that will mature.”

The Australian Brown Onion is of medium size, wonderfully hard and solid and most at- tractive for market, both as to form and appearance. They are extremely early in ripening and never make any stiff-necks or scullions. Every seed seems to produce a good sized onion, and bulb begins to form very quicklj^ — when the plant is not over three inches high. Planted at the same time as Red Wethersfield, it proved to be nearly four weeks earlier and ripened off more uniformly. From its firmness and hardness it will keep in good con- dition longer than any other onion known. The color of the skin is a clear amber brown. Pkt, 5c; oz, 10c; % lb, 25c; % lb, 45c; lb, 80c, postpaid. By express or freight, 4 lbs, $3.

Constant Van Horn, Sentinel Butte, N. D. : “I always have a fine garden. Your seeds are the best for this country.”

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Best White Silverskin, or White Portugal Onion. Very desirable for family use.

Flavor mild and pleasant, skin silver white and of handsome appearance. High- ly esteemed for pickling when young; also for market in early winter. Pkt, 5c, oz, 20c; lb, 75c; 1/2 lb, $1.25; lb, $2, post- paid.

Large Red Wethersfield. Of large size and fine form. Skin deep purplish-red, flesh purplish- white, moderately fine grained, stronger in flavor than the yellow or white onions. Very productive and an excellent

keeper. Immense crops of this onion are grown for shipment, and it is one of the very best sorts. Pkt, 5c; oz, 15c; 14 Ih, 35c; 141b, 65c; Hb, $1.00, postpaid. By ex- press, 41bs, $3.50.

Mrs. E. A. Borthwick, Hamar, N. D. : “I have used your seed for a long time and they have always given me perfect satisfaction.”

LARGE RED WETHERSFIELD ONION

Onion Sets

Bottom Onion Sets. These are the product of seed planted closely to prevent full development. They are used to produce ‘‘green onions” or large* onions, . which they do much quicker than can be produced from seed.

Unless definite instructions are given us, onion sets will not be sent until danger of freezing is past, therefore if sets are omitted from your order when shipment is made you will know the reason. Bottom sets, 321bs to the bushel. Top s(\ts, 281bs to the bushel.

WHITE BOTTOM SETS

White Multin1jer< Especially valuable for the YVniie multipliers Early spring Bunch Onion. They

are of a pure silvery-white color which runs well up the stem, and in flavor, very mild and sweet, far supe- rior to the green onions from other sets. There are usu ally several stalks from a single bulb and in this they are very productive. Their most important quality is extreme earliness, being ready for eating ahead any other kind. Pt, 35c; qt, 50c, postpaid. Pt, 25c; qt 45c; pk, $1.70; bu, $6, by express or freight.

Yellow Bottom or Red.

Standard size, thoroughly matured and solid. Pint, 15c; qt, 25c, postpaid. Qt, 15c; pk, $1; 14 bu, $1,70; bu,

$3, express or freight.

White Bottom. Standard size, thoroughly matured and solid. These sets are very choice. Pint, 20c; qt, 35cl postpaid. Qt, 25c; pk, $1.15; 1/2 bu. $2; bu, $3.50, express or freight.

Red Spring Top. (Also called Winter Onions). These are planted to produce both early ‘‘green onions” and large eating onions. Pt, 25c; qt, 45c postpaid. Qt, 25c; express or freight.

RED BOTTOM SETS

pk. $1.50; bu (28 lbs), $4.50

We have a quantity of large sized sets screened from the standard bottom sets that we will sell at $1.50 per bushel until sold. Should these be sold out on receipt of order we will send value in standard sets unless otherwise specified.

Guy W. Spearin, Alex- ander, N. D.: ‘‘I have

used your seeds for sev- en years and always have good satisfaction.”

YELLOW BOTTOM SETS

Oscar H. Will & Co., Bismarck, N. D.

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OKRA

Dwarf Green. Earliest and best for the north. Pkt, 5c; oz, 10c, postpaid

HOLLOW CROWN AND GUERNSEY PARSNIP

PARSNIP

t’astinake Panais Palstermcka

One ounce for 200 feet of drill; 4 to 5 pounds per acre.

Culture — Sow' as early in the spring as possible, in rows 18 inches apart and about 1 inch deep. The ground should be deeply plowed and w'ell cultivated. Thin to two inches as soon as plants are large enough to handle.

Long Smooth or Hollow Crown. A great cropper, tender, sugary and considered the best for general cultivation. Parsnips are improved by remaining exposed to frost. Pkt. 5c; oz, rOc; % lb. 25c; 1/2 lb. 45c; lb. 75c, postpaid.

Improved Guernsey. (Improved Half Long.) A greatly improved and wonderful- ly fine strain of Guernsey Parsnips, of which our customers are unanimous in praising the fine quality. The roots do not grow so long as the Hollow Crown, but are of greater diameter and more easily gath- ered.^ It is a very heavy cropper. The roots are very smooth, the flesh is flne grained and of most excellent nuality. Pkt, 5c; oz, lOc; ^ lb, 20c; % lb, 35c; lb. 65c, postpaid.

PARSLEY

Petersilie Persil Parsilja

Culture — S.'oak the seeds a few’ hours in luke warm water and sow early in spring in drills one foot apart. Thin out the plants to about four inches. Cover the seed not more than one inch. Very slow to germinate, usually three weeks.

Champion Moss Curled. Leaves beauti- fully curled and moss -like, of the richest green. Pkt, 5c; oz, 10c; % lb, 2uc; lb, 75c; postpaid.

Turnip Rooted. The roots instead of the tops are used for soups and flavoring meats, gives richer flavor, if cut into smail pieces is a delicious vegetable. Pkt, 5c; oz. 15c, postpaid.

New XXX Parsley. The introducer says: “When traveling in Europe our representa- tive ran across this Parsley growing in one of the trial beds of one of the best growers there. The wonderful dark green color and the exquisite curliness were a remarkable contrast wuth the other older sorts in the same field.” The habit of the plant is dwarf and compact, making it most desir- able for green houses or pot planting in- doors and for a neat border in the vegeta- ble garden. The fiavor is the very best. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; ^4 lb. 75c, postpaid.

PEPPER

Pfeifer Piement

Culture — Sow the seed (which is slow to germinate) in hot bed or boxes in the house. When large enough transplant into other boxes or pots, and, w’hen all danger of frost is past, transplant in the open ground in rows 21/^ feet apart, setting the plants about 18 inches apart in the row.

Ruby King. This is now the most popular large pepper in cultivation. Very large, scarlet fruits of sw'eet mild flavor. Plants grow two feet high and bear a fine crop of handsome large fruits, which ripen earlier than any other large fruited variety. The flesh is quite thick, swmet and mild. Es- pecially fine as an ingredient for pickled cabbage, salads or stuffed mangoes. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c, postpaid.

Pepper continued next page.

RUBY KING PEPPER

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P E P P E RS — (Continued. )

Celestial. The plants are ornamental in growth. The small thin peppers of a most con- spicuous coral-red color. A single plant will bear hundreds of the handsome hot little pep- pers. Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c, postpaid.

Red Cayenne. A long slim pod, rather pointed and when ripe of a bright red color, ex- tremely strong and pungent. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c, postpaid.

Large Bell or Bull Nose. A very large sort of inverted bell shape. Flesh thick, hard and less pungent than most other sorts, and one of the earliest varieties. Pkt, 5c; oz, 25c; postpaid.

Golden Dawn. In shape, size and habit like the above. Color yellow. Pkt, 5c; oz, 25c, postpaid.

Chinese Giant. This monstrous fruiting variety averages 12 to 15 inches in circumfer- ence, and notwithstanding is immense size, it is very early and prolific; the stocky, well- branching plants, about two feet high, carry so many peppers that in places they seem bunched together. The flesh is thick, tender, mild, sweet and unexcelled when sliced as salad or for stuffing for “mangoes.” When ripe the surface is of a brilliant glossy scarlet. Pkt, 10c, postpaid.

Some Good Pumpkins

Kurbis Curge Pump a

One ounce to 30 hills; three to four pounds per acre.

Culture — Plant in hills six to eight feet apart, with 5 ground has become warm and the weather favorable, giving same cultivation as to melons.

Golden Oblong. Distinct from all other va- rieties in cultivation. The very best for pump- kin pies. Pkt, 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 20c; 1/2 lb. 30c; ib. 50c, postpaid.

Connecticut Field. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. 50c, postpaid.

or 6 seeds in the hill, when the

GOLDEN OBLONG SWEET SUGAR PUMPKIN

Sweet Sugar. A particularly fine orange-colored sort. Remarkably sweet, fine grained and dry. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 20c; % lb. 35c; lb. 50c, postpaid.

Sweet Potato. If you want the best pumpkin known for cooking purposes try the Ten- nessee Sweet Potato. Pkt, 5c; oz, 10c; lb, 35c; % lb, 60c; lb, $1, postpaid.

Quaker Pie. A creamy color both inside and out, very hardy and productive. It is early

and keeps late. Pkt. 5c; oz. lOc; i/i lb. 35c; yz lb. 60c; lb. $1, postpaid.

King of Mammoths. This

truly colossal variety some-

times attains a diameter of four feet. The flesh and skin of a bright golden yellow color, very fine grained, excellent for baking and pies. Pkt. 5c; oz.

15c; % lb. 50c; 1/2 lb. 90c; Ib- $1.75, postpaid.

KING OF MAMMOTH PUMPKINS

Mrs. Will Mundle, Orleans, Minn.: “Thr^ years I have sent to you for my garden seeds and I do not want any better. They are fine and cheaper than we can buy here.”

E. A. Johnson, White Sul- phur Springs, Mont.: “All

seeds, trees and bushes we got from you last year are doing fine. Will get some more for next spring.”

Mrs. A. H. Rounds, Wolf Point, Mont.: “I got all my garden seed of you and I always find them fine yield- ers and always grow good.”

Oscar H. Will & Co., Bismarck, N. D.

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Will’s Choicest Garden Peas

ErbseiL Pais Arfer

Two pounds for 100 feet of drill; 2 to 3 bushels in drills per acre.

Culture — Sow early in the spring in rows 18 to 24 inches apart. The peas will give quicker returns if covered only one inch deep, and where earliness is the most important, they may be treated in that way, but longer pods and mo-re of them will be produced if the seed is planted in trenches three to six inches deep and covered with one or two inches of soil- When the plants are five or six inches hi-gh, fill the trench level with the surface. Sow every two weeks for succession. For field culture they may be sown broadcast and plowed under.

Will's First of All. Earliest pea in cultivation. Besides being ear- ly it is also an even cropper — can be cleaned at two pickings. For succession sow a crop every two weeks from early spring until July or August and you will have peas the whole season. Pkt. 5c;

I'Oc; i/^lb. 15c; 11b. 2i5c, postpaid. By express or freight, 10 lbs. $1.

Pioneer — An exceptionally meri- torious first-early dwarf, wrinkled pea. The unusually sturdy vines, 12 to 16 inches in height, carry] an immense crop of very large, pointed, slightly curved pods, well filled with 8 to 9 rich green peas. Foliage dark green. Pkt. 5c; 141b, l'5c; 141b. 25c; 11b. 35c, postpaid; 10 lbs. $1.50, by express or freight.

Little Marvel — For many years

Nott’s Excelsior has ranked as the will’s first of all peas

very best of the Dwarf Peas. In Little Marvel, however, we have a sort far super- ior in size, color of pods and quantity and quality of peas furnished. The pods are of a rich dark green color filled to the ends with large peas of fine flavor. Tne vines are strong and robust, 18 inches in height, heavily set with pods, often pro- duced in pairs. Pkt. 5c; 141b. 15c; 141b. 25c; 11b. 35c, postpaid. lO'lbs. $1.50, by ex- press or freight.

McLean's Little Gem^ — A great favorite and largely used by market gardeners, as the large, handsome, well-filled pods containing peas of finest quality for table use, are borne at top of stalk and are easily gathered. Very vigorous in 'growth. Height, one foot, seed green, very much wrinkled. About ten days earlier than Nott’s Ex- celsior. Our strain is remarkably pure and desirable. Very popular in some sec- tions with canners. Pkt. 5c; 141b. 10c; 141b. 15c; lib. 25c, postpaid, $10 lbs. $1.25, by express or freight.

Nott’s Excelsior — This is a very fine variety of compact dwarf grov^h, with pods one-third larger than those of the American Wonder and maturing almost equally as early. The pods average four inches in length, and are well filled to the squared ends with peas of large size and unusuaPy sweet flavor. (So closely are the peas packed in the pod that they are flattened against each other at the sides, ft not only yields more heavily in bulk of pods than other extremely dwarf varieties, but also of shelled peas. Pkt. 5c; %lb. 10c; ^/41b. 15c; lib. 25c, postpaid. By express or freight, lOlbs. $1.25.

Yorkshire Hero — Unsurpassed for sweetness and delicious flavor. Pkt. 5c; %Ib. lOc; i/41b. 15c; lib. 25c, postpaid. lOlbs. $1, by express or freight.

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Gradus or Prosperity. Extra early; a new large podded marrow of finest quality, maturing pods only two or three days later than the small-podded, round-seeded, extra earlies. The vine has heavy stems with large dark-green leaves and grows three feet high. It produces uniformly large pods, measuring from four to four and a half inches in length, nearly round, and well filled with very large handsome peas of the finest flavor. The peas remain tender and sweet for some time after they are large enough for use. As the vines continue in bearing for some time after the first pods are ready, we consider it one of the most desirable for the family gar- den. Pkt. 5c; %Tb. 10c; i/^lo. 15c; lib. 25c, postpaid. lOlbs. $1.20, by express or freight.

Champion of England. AUhongdi this is one of the oldest Oif the tall growing, late peas, we have not yet found one that surpasses it in quality. There is no other pea as sweet as this. The vines grow almost five feet high, are very vigorous and pro- duce the large pods of luscious peas in the greatest abundance. The strain we offer has been selected with greatest care and will be found superior to seed offered in the market by most dealers. Pkt. 5c; 10c; l^lb. 15c; lib. 25c, postpaid. lOlbs,

$1.00, by express or freight.

The Harvester — The originator of The Harvester shows a long list of the most flattering testi- monials which laclc of space pre- vents printing here. Strong grow- er, eighteen inches high, a double podded pea, bearing at the top cf the vine, and pods are very large, containing from six to ten peas. Pods and vine dark green in color, and the vine exceptionally sturdy, having six to twelve pods to the plant. The heaviest cropper ever produced and most delicious flav- or. Packet, 5c; lilt*. 15c; %lh. 25c; irh. 40c, postpaid. 51t)s. $1, by express or freight.

Bliss’s Everbearing — In this re- markable variety we have a pea which will everywhere be recog-

nized as an excellent sort of sum- mer and autumn crop. Height of ■vine 18 inches to 2 feet. Its hab- i': of growth is a peculiar branch- i'-ig character, forming as many as ten stalks from a single root stalk. 100 pods have been counted on a single vine. Pkt, 5c; %rh. 10c;

VsbD. 15c; 11b. 25c, postpaid. lOIbs, $1.20, by express or freight.

Prince of Wales — Might properly be called the main crop pea. Av- erage height of vine two feet.

Seed very large, yellow and

wrinkled. The pods are large. W:ll produce more pods from a given number of seed than any ether sort, and will give a great- er number of shelled peas to the same number of pods. Try them. Pkt 5c; 141b. 10c; %lb. 15c; 11b. 25c, postpaid. By express or freight, lOlbs. $1.20.

A. H. Jones, Pingree, N. D. : “Received my goods all O. K. Your seeds have always given me good results and I always advise farmers to plant Will’s Seeds.’’

Oscar H. Will & Co., Bismarck^ N. D.

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WILL S earliest CARMINE RADISH

WILL’S BEST RADISHES

Rettig Radis Rattikor For early use the seed may be sown in hoL bed. For open ground culture, sow in the spring as socm as the ground can be worked, in drills 10 to 12 inches apart- Sow every two weeks for a succession.

Will’s Earliest Carmine Radish. The quick- est of all red radishes. Quick growth is one of the main essentials for a crisp and tender radish. This matures in 20 days after so.w- ing, which makes it one of the most valuable sorts for forcing or out-door culture. The flesh is pure white, crisp and of very pleasant flavo.r. The leaves are very short, which ad- mits of very close sowing. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1/4 lb, 20c; V2 lb. 35c; lb, 65c, postpaid.

Triumph. A valuable and distinct novelty in forcing radishes. The roots are about the same size and shape as Scarlet Turnip, but are creamy white, beautifully marked with spots and dashes of carmine. The tops are small and it matures about as early as any variety in cultivation. Desirable on account of its distinct beauty, earliness and good quality. Pkt, 5c; oz, 10c; i^ lb. 30c; l^ lb. 55c; lb, $1, postpaid.

Leafless. Extra Early. Remarkable for the small size of its leaves. The roots grow so quickly that they are practically in advance of the leaves, and for that reas- on it is called “Leafless.” A beautiful bright color, and the crisp, tender flesh is excellent. Pkt, 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 30c; V2 lb. 55c; lb. .$1, postpaid.

Burpee’s Surprise Radish — Of very early, quick growth. The Surprise is remarkable for remaining in tine condition without be- coming pithy for a, very long time. It might a’ so be called an “all season’s” rad- ish, as it is the same tine quality the middle of summer. By successive sowings it will keep the table constantly supplied with very choice radishes. The roots are oblongj or oval in form. The skin is very thin andj light brown. Pkt, 5c; oz. 15c; 14 Ib. 30c ;[ i/^tb. 55c; lib. $1, postpaid.

Mixed Radish Seed — This is a mixture of1 many sorts and is really quite a satisfactory way of seeding, as the earliesf sorts can be’

taken out first, leaving room for later sorts burpee s surprise radish

to develop. Sold by the pound on\v, 40c, postpaid.

Scarlet Turnip — Excellent for summer use. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 141b. 20c; 141b. 35c; 11b. 60c, postpaid.

Scarlet Turnip White Tip — This radish is bright scarlet with a white tip; the root is very slender. Our seed is most carefully grown, and is just right in color, size and shape. iMany hundreds of pounds of this seed is sold to the critical market gardener. Our stock is the very best. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; !4tb. 25c; Itb. 75c, post-paid.

Early Scarlet Globe — [For greenhouse or hot-bed forcing and for out-of-doors; the top is small and stands heat without becoming pithy; very early, mild, crisp and tender; one of the most attractive, best selling radishes because of its handsome, rich, bright scarlet color and because of its excellent quality a great favorite. It is ready in twenty-five days. Our stock of this is the very best, selected with great care as to size, shape, color and earliness, and market gardeners will And it a money- maker. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 141b. 35c; lib. 90c, postpaid.

French Breakfast — Quick growth, very mild and tender. Pkt, 5c; oz. 10c; 14Ib, 2flc; 14!1d. 35c; 11b. 60c, postpaid.

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Model Box. This is the earliest white radish for either the home or market gardener. It is equally valuable for forcing or growing in open ground at any season of the year. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. 20c; 14 lb. 40c; lb. 65c, postpaid.

Will’s AII-the-Time Radish. As the name indicates this radish is good from three weeks after sowing the seed until' late in the season. This is not a winter radish, as so many seem to think, for it is nearly as early as the earliest sorts. Of course, certain conditions will' render any' radish pitny and woody, such as very dry soil or too heavy sou. A rauish must grow quickly, on the start, at least, to be crisp and tender. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 20c; lb. 65c, postpaid.

Glass, or Cincinnati Market. Very crisp, tender flesh, and bright, attractive color, slightly tipped with white at the end of the root. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 20c; % lb. 35c; lb. 60c, postpaid.

White Strasburg. One of the quickest growers of all radishes. Both skin and flesh pure white. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 15c; Yz lb. 25c; lb. 45c, postpaid.

Chartier. A very handsome rose colored radish, tapering to white near the tip. It is a good color, very tender and remarkably free from pith. It remains in eating order a long time. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 20c; 14 lb. 35c; lb. 60c, postpaid.

Long Scarlet Short Top. The standard variety. Pkt, 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 20c; lb. 60c, post- paid.

Black Spanish Winter. One of the latest as well as the hardiest of radishes, and is consid- ered an excellent sort for winter use. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb, 30c; lb. $1, postpaid,

China Rose Winter. The best winter radish in cultivation. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 30c; lb. $1, postpaid. .

Monarch

Rhubarb

(Pie Plant)

The most vigorous productive variety ever known. The leaf stalks are very numerous, the longer ones being from 15 to 30 inches long and full twO' inches wide. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c;

lb. 75c; lb. $2-50; postpaid. For roots

One ounce for 100 feet of dri'l.

Sow in early spring, in drills 12 to 15 inches apart, covering not mcq'e than one inch deep. Sow every two weeks for sue- , cession.

Savoy Leaved, or Bloomsdale. This is the hardiest of all, producing twice the weight of crop, leaves are large, very thick and curled like Savoy cabbage, keeps well after cutting. Suitable for all sowing. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 20c; ib. 45c, postpaid.

V ^ Long Standing. Simi’ar to round leaf, but is not inclined to run to seed for a long time. Pkt, 5c; oz. 10c; lb. 20c; lb. 45c. postpaid.

One ounce to 100 feet of drill.

Sow as early as the ground can be worked, in drills 12 to 13 inches apart, one inch 'deep.

Mammoth Sandw'ch Island. An improved type of this ex- cellent vegetable. It produces roots of nearly double the size and weight of the old variety, and of equally good quality. Although of recent intro- duction it has been extensively grown for the market of the large cities and in such instances has entirely surpassed the old sort. Pkt. 5c; oz, 10c; Yi Ih. 20c; V2 lb, 35c; lb. 05c, postpaid.

Long Smooth White. This is the original Oyster Plant, and though not as long grower as the Sandwich Island, is of equally good quality. In fact, many prefer it. claiming stronger and richer oyster flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. lOc; %lb. 2'0'C; 35c;

lib. 65c, postpaid.

SALSIFY

Haferwurzel Salsifis Bocksagg

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SPINACH

Spinat Espinard

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Squashes

One ounce to 25 hills, summer, and one ounce to ten hills, winter.

Plant the hills in the same manner and the same time as melons and cucumbers, the bush varieties three to four feet apart and the running kind seven to eight feet apart.

Mandan. This squash is a native sure enough, as it has been grown by the Mandan In- dians for many generations. We do not hesitate in saying that it is the most remarkable in several respects. It is the earliest by several weeks of all squashes and also the hardiest. The plant first forms a bush similar to the ordinary bush sorts and forms six to ten squashes, which become fit for the table in a very short time, then runners put out rapidly which produce another crop a little later. Seed planted May 22nd produced matured squashes August first and continued bearing until October 1st. The flesh is nearly white and of excellent quality, particularly fine for frying. Per Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c, postpaid.

Mammoth White Bush. Scalloped. An improved variety of the well known White Bush squash, growing 12 to 25 inches across; of uniform shape, of a beautiful white color, very early and prolific. Pkt, 5c; oz. 10c; lb. 20c; % lb. 35c; lb. 65c, postpaid.

Golden Custard. The color is a dark rich golden yellow, and for quality it cannot be excelled. It grows in bush form and is wonderfully productive. This is a variety of real merit. Try it. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; ib. 20c; lb. 35c; lb. 65c, postpaid.

Improved Summer Crookneck. This new strain is early as the common summer crookneck; much larger, often measuring from 13 to 2J inches in length, bright golden color and of the very best quality. Commands an extra price in market. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. 70c, postpaid.

Fordhook. An entirely distinct variety. Very early and rapid growth. Will ripen far north. Remarkably prolific. The squashes are rather small, pear shaped or oblong, ribbed, with a thin, light skin, and very thick straw colored, dry and remarkably sweet flesh. Seed cavity very small. Will keep until June in a cool, dry room, and yet in a green state they rival the best summer sf-mashes. Fried Fordhook is delicious. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 35c; Y2 lb. 65c; lb. $1, postpaid.

Rocky Mountain. One of the very best winter souashes in cultivation. Originated by the late D. R. Holbrook, and is a cross between the Green Mountain and Marblehead. Flesh solid and thick, orange in color, dry and of a peculiarly rich flavor. The shell is very hard when fully matured and ranges in color from a very pale to nearly a sky blue. Per pkt, 5c oz. 10c; 14 lb. 35c; % lb. 65c; lb. ?1, postpaid.

Improved Hubbard. A great favorite, more extensively grown for market than any other variety. Of good size, color dark green, shell very hard, flesh yellow, fine grained, dry and sweet. In quality it is the standard of excellence. Our seed is of superior quality, having been grown for many years from carefully selected stock. We believe there is no better. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 35c; 1^ lb. 60c; id. $1. postpaid.

Faxon. It is remarkably prolific in habit, quality dr and rich, without regard to the size, coloring or time c ripening of the fruit — something entirely different i this respect from any other squash. Its valuable poin are “earliness. long keeping and high table qualities. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 35c; Va lb. 60c; lb. .$1, postpaid

Perfect Gem. This variety is equally desirable eithe as a summer or winter squash. Wonderfully productive Flesh fine grained and cooks dry and sweet. Rich, de licious flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. lOc; 14 lb. 35c; % lb. 60c lb, $1, postpaid.

Boston Marrow. Much esteemed variety, coming i about ten days later than the bush sorts. Color ric orange. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 25c; Ya lb. 45c; lb. 70c postpaid.

Golden Bronze. This squash is without doubt the mos attractive in appearance of all the squashes in cultiva tion, and in quality is fully equal to the best winte squashes. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 25c; 1^ lb. 50c; lb 75c, postpaid.

Mammoth Chili. The outer skin of this great squasl is a rich orange yellow. The flesh is yellow and ver’ thick, and the quality is good and nutritious. It is o the highest value as a stock food, far exceeding ordi nary pumpkins in -this respect, and answering as wel as root crops. It is a prolific variety and a good winte keeper; has reached the great weight of 2oo pounds. I is a typical sort to grow for exhibition at the fairs. Pkt. 5c; oz, 20c; 14 Ih. 60c; lb. $1.50, postpaid.

New Red or Golden Hubbard. A sport from the old standard of excellence. ' the Hubbard A perfect type of its parent except in color, which is a bright orange red. Pkt. 5c; oz. IOq 14 lb. 30c; V2 lb. 50c; lb, 90c, postpaid. , , v

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WILL’S BEST TOMATOES

Liebesapel Tomate

Culture— Sow in hotbed or shallow boxes in the house in early spring; when plants are large enough, transplant in hotbed or boxes and when all danger from trost is past, trans- plant in open ground about four feet apart each way.

Millets Dakota. This tomato is a hy- brid originated by Mr. John W. Millet of this city, who claims it is two weeks earlier than either the Earliana or Earli- bell, and at the time the crop was in- spected by the writer they appeared to be fully that much earlier than both the above mentioned varieties, gro.wn under the same conditions as the Da- kota. The whole crop seemed to be practically of one size and as near alike in form and co.lor as so many beans. The color is a rich deep pink, quality is of the best, plant not what would be called a rank grower, but the most pro- lific of any of the extra early sorts- Do not let the fact of earliness get away from you; you know what two weeks on your tomato crop means. Pkt, 5c; oz. 30c; 1/4 lb. $1; 11b. $3, postpaid.

MiLLET^s Dakota tomato

Mrs. D. L. Basquin, Carson, N. D. : “I had 17 fine tomato plants from one package of Millet’s seed last spring. Sowed the seed in boxes February 1st and had lipe toma- toes July 4th.”

Mr. F. J. Fox, Juliaetta, Idaho: “1 got some Tomato seed from you last year and they were fine.”

Burpee’s ‘^Dwarf-Giant” — This is much the largest fruited of all dwarf Tomatoes! The fruits are truly gigantic in size, and are uniformly large throughout the sea- son. They are produced in clusters of four to six and weigh from ten to twenty ounces each. The color is a rich purple crimson and the depth of color is main- tained throughout the entire fruit. Pkt. 10c; 3 pkts. 25c, postpaid.

Eariibell. The earliest red tomato in existence, Dakota excepted. A smooth red tomato either for the market gardener or shipper. It is an enormous yielder. The plant is a perfect mass of large, beautiful red fruit, one bunch containing 23 good- sized fruits, all ripe at once. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; lb. $1.50, postpaid.

Earliana. The plants are quite hardy with rather stender open branches and moderate growth, well set with fruits, nearly all of which ripen extremely early in the season. The tomatoes are deep scarlet and grow closely in clusters of five :o eight, all of medium size, averaging 2^^ inches in diameter; they are smooth aad so id, quite thick through and free from rough ribs or cracks. The flesh is deep red, with solid center and small seed cells. Slightly acid flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; % lb. 75c; postpaid.

New Coreless. The introducers have combined the good qualities of many of their former productions in this variety; in the New Coreless we have a tomato for the main crop that is a superior sort- Per packet, 5c; ounce, 15c; i/4 lb. 50c; postpaid.

Chalk’s Early Jewel. Large, smooth and fine flavored, extra early tomato; globu- lar shaped, color bright scarlet; the flesh is thick, solid, of fine flavor, with few seeds. The skin is strong enough to make it a good shipping variety. Pkt, 5c; oz. 25c; 1/4 lb. 50c; 1/2 lb. 80c, postpaid.

Golden Queen. A beautiful tomato. The best of the yellow sorts, Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 14 lb. 75c, postpaid.

Stone. This variety is very large and of a bright scarlet color; very smooth, ripening evenly to the stem v/ithout a crack, exceedingly robust. Pkt. 5c; o.z. 20c; 1^ lb. 50c; 1/2 lb. 75c, postpaid.

Acme. The Acme tomato wa^ for many years our earliest large red tomato, and is still one of the very best. Pkt, 5c; oz. 20c; lb, 75c; lb, $2.50, postpaid.

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TOMATOES— (Continued).

Early Minnesota. This fruit is large, smooth and solid. It not only produces very best truits, but it will hold out through the season until late in the fall. It is also, a splendid keeper- Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; lb. 75c; lb. .$2.50, postpaid.

Red Cherry. A small and pretty sort grown for preserving. Pkt. 5c; oz. 35c; postpaid.

Dwarf Champion. Dwarf and compact in growth, the plants grow stiff and upright with thick jointed stems and foliage. Pkt. 5c; c^z. 15c; lb. 50c, postpaid.

Peach. Resembles a rich well-ripened peach in shape and appearance. Pkt. 5c; oz, 50c, postpaid.

Strawberry or Ground Cherry. Also called “husk Tomato’’ and “Winter Strawberry.’’ Un- equalled for preserving, canning or pies. Dried in sugar as raisins or tigs they are un- excelled. They have a strawberry flavor and produce fruit in abundance. In sections de- void of fruit many esteem them highly. A great curiosity and sells well in the market. Pkt. 5c; oz. 50c, postpaid.

Pear Shaped. Used for preserving and pickl- ing. Pkt. oc; oz. 35c, postpaid.

Yellow Plum. A beautiful variety used prin- cipally for preserving. Pkt. 5c; oz. 35c; post- paid.

GROUND CHERRY

Will’s Best Turnips md Rutabagas

Steckriihc Naz'ct Rofiia

Remember that these prices are for seed prepaid by maii.

Culture — sow any time from early spring until July, either broadcast or m drills two and one-half feet apart, thin^ ning out to about five or six inches apart in the row.

White Model. A very superio-r strain White Turnip of medium size, smooth, globe-shaped, quick growing, flesh fine grained and perfectly white, sweet and tender, cooks as quick as potato- Very early and keeps in splendid conditi&n until the spring. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 Ib. 25c; 14 lb. 40c; lb. 65c, postpaid.

Yellow Aberdeen. Of round form, yel- low flesh, fine texture, nutritious and a good keeper. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb.

20c; 14 lb. 35c; lb. 60c, pcnstpaid.

Extra Early Purple Top Munich- Must occupy the same place among tiirnins as the Eclipse variety does among the beet family. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 25c;

14 lb. 40c; lb. 70c, postpaid.

Sweet German. This celebrated turnip is whUe, sweet, a long keeper and gen- erally solid until mid-summer. It should be so.wed as early as the Swedes. Pkt.

5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 20c; 14 lb. SOc; lb.

50c, postpaid.

P. P. Vinji, Newfolden, Minn.: “Received the seed grain yesterday in good condition. Am very much pleased with it.’’

Mr. S. J. Hagg. McLaughlin. S. D.: “In 1908 I planted 30 apple trees I got from you and they are all living but two, which I con- s:'d»^r a very good showing.”

WHITE MODEL TURNIPS

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TURNIPS AND RUTABAGAS— Continued.

White Egg— A very excelleirt variety, nearly oval or eggrsiiaped, flesh firm ana fine grained, and of snoiwy whiteness. Particularly desirable for the table. Can be sown as late as the middle of August. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %lb. 25c; ^/^Ib. 40c; 11b. 60 c, postpaid.

Purple Top Strap Leaf. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. 20c; 1/2 lb. 30c; lb. 50c, postpaid.

Early Flat Dutch. An early garden variety resembling white strap leaf. Pkt, 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 20c; lb. 30c; lb. 50c, postpaid.

Pajbjergf=Bangfho!in Rutabagfa

This we are introducing from Denmark after thorough trials on our own grounds which have proven it to be the most supe- rior variety; in fact, we find it of better quality than any other of the best sorts. The illustration is from a photo-graph of a medium sized root from our trials. It is somewhat inclined to the Purple To.p strain and is exceedingly solid, crisp and the sweetest we have ever tasted, without excepting our Improved Purjjletop^ which has few, if any, rivals. This also, like the mangels from Denmark, has gov- ernment certificate of “First Class Stock.” We have only a limited supply of this remarkable root, but we offer while it lasts at the follo.wing prices: Pkt. 5c; oz.

10c; lb. 25c; 1/2 lb. 45c; lb. 85c, post- paid.

Will’s Improved Purpletop Rutabaga

We offered this improved stock of Rutabaga a number of years ago, and even at that time it was admitted to be equal to, if not the best, strain of Purpletop Yellow Rutabaga in cultivation. We have continued to improve it each year by selecting the choicest and most perfect shaped roo.ts for our seed stocks. We do not think there is anything in this vegetable on the market that can compare with it in any one respect. The best Rutabagas are produced by sowing the seed broadcast on new breaking, where they need no cultivation or care whatever, except harvesting late in the fall before freezing weather sets in. From seven to ten tons per acre grown in this way is a common thing. Seed of the Rutabaga should not be sown early in the season for winter use, as they are liable to become stunted by the early hot weather which has a tendency to make them tough, strong and woody. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 15c; Y2 lb. 25c; lb. 45c, postpaid.

Carter’s Imperial Hardy Purple Top Yellow. A most excellent sort either for table use or feeding stock. Flesh yellow, solid, firm, sweet and rich. It is a hardy sort, yielding heavily, with no tendency to long necks. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; ^ lb. 15c; V2 lb. 25c; lb. 45c, postpaid.

Shamrock.. One of the finest Purple Top varieties in cultivation. Grows with small top and very few leaves. Excellent keeper. Go.od for stock and table use. Pkt. 5c; oz.lOc; 14 lb. 15c; 1^ lb, 30c; lb.. 50c, postpaid.

White Russian. Similar to the above except in color. Preferred by some. Pkt, 5c; oz. Ific; 14 lb. 15c; ib, 25c; lb. 45c, postpaid.

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TOBACCO

Comstock Spanish. This is the leading variety in the Northwest, having been grown in Wisconsin for many years, and is always in great demand on account of its large, perfect leaf, which is valued for wrappers. Per pkt. 15c; oz. 50c, postpaid.

Sweet Orinoco. The earliest tobacco in cu-tivation, particularly adapted for gro»w- ing in the northern states. The leaves have extremely small veins of the finest texture and very elastic. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c, postpaid.

Havana. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c, po.stpaid.

HERBS

Anise, Balm, Sweet Basil, Carraway, Coriander, Dill, Dandelion, Horehound, Hys- sop, Lavendar, Mustard, Rosemary, Fennel, Sweet Marjoram, Thyme, Saffron, Sage, Summer Savory, Catnip and Wormwood. Pkt. 5c.

POTATOES

EXTRA EARLY OHIO POTATOES FROM PHOTOGRAPH

Write for prices on large lots. These prices subject to market changes.

Extra Early Ohio. Some early kinds will give edible potatoes about as early, but their to.ps will be green for days after the Extra Early Ohio have ripened. This is our choicest stock, uniform in size and shape, and free from scab. Always keep firm until late in the spring. Lb. 20c, postpaid. Pk. 40c; V2 bu. 75c; bu. $1.00, by express or freight.

The Idaho

This is the earliest pdtato ever 'produced being at least onet week earlier /than the Six Weeks and hav- ing many points of superiority over that variety, some of which are smoothness, shallowness and scarcity of eyes, and productiveness.

This poftato where it ori-ginated

and is grown almost exclusively is

THE IDAHO POTATO Called the Basket Potato for the pe-

culiarity of its bearing a crop of tubers in a bunch like a basket full. While still very new the tubers cook dry and mealy, differently from otiher sorts at the same stage of growth. It is not only the earliest of all potatoes but it is also one or

the very best keepers. Lh. 30c; 100 eyes, 75c, postpaid. lOIbs. by express or

freight, 60c.

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POTATOES— Continued.

WHITE SWAN POTATO, BEST MAIN CROP

White Swan. This rema'rkab’e variety is a seedling originated by Mr. John W. Millet, of Bismarck, N. D. It is what might be term.ed a second early o«r main crop potato. If planted very early in the season it will have edible tubers a little later than the Early Ohio. White Swan is pure snowy white, s'ightly oblong, large size and outyields the early varieties. The quality is of the best and it is an excellent keep- er. Lb. 20c, postpaid. Pk. 40c; ^2 bu. 75c; bu. $1.00.

Potato Eyes

For the benefit of our many 'patrons who live long distances from the railroad we offer eyes of all the varieties in our catalog. These eyes will be put up securely in a neat box, so that they will travel safely after the extreme cold weather is past and in plenty of time for planting. Drying to a considerable extent does not injure the eyes, but will cause them to grow much quicker than the ones freshly cut. This the writer knows to be true from experience. Early Ohio and White Swan, price per 101) eyes, 50c; Idaho, per lO'O, 75c, postpaid.

Mr. Ralph McCord, Barley, Mont.: “I bought seeds frcm you last spring and was sure pleased with them and with your honesty and promptness.”

Vegfetable Plants

It is our intention to have a supply of all vegetable plants ready in time each season, of both early and late sorts, but will not agree to furnish plants of all the varieties of which we have seeds, as that would require too much work, care and expense. All we can agree to ao in this matter is to furnish early or late plants, or both, of the very best sorts which we have at the time the order is received. As a rule vegetable plants are ready to send out about May 20th, but we cannot guarantee date of shipment, as we are able to ship some seasons at an earlier date, and sometimes not until some days later.

Tomato and pepper plants are all strong transplanted plants with fibrous roots; can be planted out without killing or retarding their growth.

Cauliflower. Per I'OO, 75c, postpaid; by express, per 100, 50c; 1,000, $4.50.

Early Cabbage. Per 100, 75c, postpaid; by express, per 100, 50c; 1,000, $4.

Late Cabbage. Per 100, 50c, postpaid; bj" express, per I'OO, 25c; 1,000, $2.

Tomato. Per doz. 35c, postpaid; by express, per doz. 25c; 100. $1.

Pepper. Per doz. 35c, postpaid; by express, per doz. 25c; 100, $1.50.

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A Little Talk About Planting: Flower

Seeds

We find that nine times out of ten, at least, the failures with flower seeds are due to in- experience of the planters. Man5^ flower seeds are delicate and require great care, espe- cially if planted in pots or boxes in a common living room. Except where directions for planting and care is given, the following briefly explains the best method;

II it is desired to have the plants quite eariy the seeds may be sown in a shallow box or common flower pot in light clean loam which should be firmed with a trowel or piece of board, and the seeds scattered on the smooth surface and pressed with the same instrument

into the soil caretuliy. After which they should be covered to a depth of not to exceed twice the diameter of the seed by sifting or sprinkling the surface with fine light soil and pressing firmly. Water spar- ingly and keep in a warm light place, but never allow the earth to become too wet or too dry.

Before watering the first time place a piece of cotton cloth over the surface and ap- ply the water which will soak into the soil without washing the Seeds out of place or un- covering them. When the plants are large enough to handle they should be trans- planted to other boxes or open ground.

When sowing seed in the op- en ground the same care should be taken, but the seed should be sown in rows and covcied a little deeper, the earth made a little firmer and the surface never be allowed to dry and crust over. Many seeds germ- inate in three or four days, but some require a week or ten days under most favorable con- ditions. :•

Asters

Branching. Late flowering. This exceptionally fine Aster is without a rival. The flowers are of extraordinary size and stand erect on long, graceful PURITY ASTER stems, Well above the foliage-

in fact, they are often mistaken for Chrysanthe- mums, which they very strongly resemble. The flower stems are often 15 to 20 inches long, making it grand for cutting. Plants extra large and of strong growth. One plant will cover a space two and a half feet square. By far the most satisfac- tory Aster grown. Pkt, 10c.

Daybreak. This beautiful aster is one of those rare gems that have come to stay. For florist’s use it is simply unsurpassed. The flowers are round as a ball, veiT large and full, on long stems, the color is a lovely sea-shell pink. The plant flowers very early, and is a continuous free bloom- er, a compact, strong grower, and in all respects is a desirable acquisition. Pkt. 10c.

Purity. This new Aster is the hand-maid of Vick’s Daj'break, being identical' in form and hab- it, but the blooms are pure white. A finer com- bination of color cannot well be imagined than the massing together of these two beauties. The plant is a free ">nd early bloomer like its companion. Pkt. 10c.

D.^YBREAK ASTER

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Truffert’s Paeony- Flowered Perfection Aster.

One of the most popular strains, plants grow- ing stiffly erect, 18 inches to 2 feet in height, branching quite freely and producing fine large well-shaped flowers on good stems. The petals are slightly incurved, giving the flowers a ball- shaped effect. Pkt. 5c.

Dwarf Boquet Aster. Plants 8 to 12 inches high, producing large double flowers resem- bling Chrysanthemums and valuable on account of profuse- late flowering. Pkt. 5c.

New Japanese Asters. The beautiful flowers of this new strain of Asters offer a most striking contrast with those of any other variety. They are of immense size, measuring from 6 to 8 inches across, with long petals curiously waved and curled, so as to give them a striking resemblance with the most disheveled Japanese Chrys- anthemums, They grow 14 to 15 inches high, are well branched and produce a number of enormous flowers. All colors mixed. Pkt. 10c.

New Giant Snapdragon. (Antirrhinum). The flowers of this new strain are of very large size, are very fragrant and are produced on immense long spikes, which render them (extremely well adapted for cut-flowers. They are easi.y raised from seed any rich sunny bed. iSpring seedlings bloom by midsummer, and if the flowers are cut freely the flowering is continuous till Fall. If intended for winter flowering in the house, cut them well back in September. The Snapdragon, like most peren- nials and biennials which bloom the first year, is treated like an annual and sown every year. Pkt. 10c.

All Flower Seeds Postpaid. Allyssum. (Sweet), Hardy annual, flowering from early spring till killed by frost, and all winter in the house, if sown in the fall. Pkt. 5c.

Bachelor’s Button. Double.

It has been so perfected that fully 70 per cent, of the flow- ers are do*uble and semi-double; are also increased in size and present many bright colors and distinct markings, which have hitherto been un^ known in this old-fashioned favorite flower. Pkt. 5c.

Balloon Vine. Remarkable for its inflated membraneous character and some- times called Love-in-a-puff. The flower is insignificant, but the plant is a rapid and graceful climber. Pkt. 5c.

Calliopsis. Many of our most showy flowers are slighted because they are com- mo.n and grow anywhere without trouble or care, almost like weeds. One of these is the Calliopsis. Were it a new thing just introduced it would be considered a novelty of rare excellence- Pkt. 5c.

Canary Bird Flower. A beautiful climber and a charming little canary-colored blossom bearing a fancied resemblance to a bird with the wing half extended. Pkt. 5c.

Giant Empress Candy Tuft. One of the finest varieties in cultivation. It is an intermediate in height, between the old Rocket and the newer Tom Thumb sorts The plant is of very branching habit, and when fully gmwn is covered with its pure white flowers. Pkt. 5c.

Candy-Tuft. Mixed, pkt. 5c.

Chrysanthemum. The annual Chrysanthemums are altogether different from the large flowered perennial varieties grown by florists. They grow easily from seed and flower freely during summer and flTll months. Pkt. 5c.

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Balsam Superb Camelia — Flowered. Finest mix- ed. This embraces seen of all the choicest known varieties. Pkt. 5c.

Rose- Flowered Mixed. This is not our “Superb” strain, but we believe it to be as good as the Ca- melia-Flowered Balsams generally sold. Pkt. 5c.

Canterbury Bells. Macrostyla. An annual cam- panula, with habits entirely different from the perennial sort, blowers purple and rose. One lo two feet. Pkt. 5c.

Cosmos, Giants of California. Especially notable for purity of color and gigantic size of flowers. Giant Pure White and Giant Pink, finest mixed. Pkt. 5c.

Cypress Vine. A most beautiful climber, with delicate dark green feathery foliage and an abun- dance of bright star-shaped rose, scarlet ana white blossoms. Pkt. 5c.

Summer Cypress. A highly ornamental annual of unusually rapid growth which forms regular pyramids from two to three feet in height, having a cypress like appearance. The leaves are slender and of a light pea-green until September, when they change to a carmine or bright red. Its bright autumn coloring has given it tw'o other names — “Mexican Fire Plant” and “Burning Bush.” Pkt. 5c.

CAMELIA FLOWERED BALSAMS

Coboea Scandens. Although it does grandly outside, it is also a splendid house climber, and will do well running over windows in the house, and will reward the growler with the abundance of beautiful blossoms. In fact, it growls and flour- ishes everywhere. Pkt. 5c.

Catchfly. A bright-colored, free-flowering annual, largely grown for spring flower gardening. Suitable for rock or open border. Succeeds in any light, loamy soil. White, red and rose, mixed. Pkt. 5c.

Convolvulus. Morning Glory. Fine mixed. Embracing a great variety of colors. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c.

Convolvulus. Japanese Morning Glory. The plant attains a growth of tw^enty-five feet by mid-summer. The leaves are large, heart-shaped, many of them a rich, dark color, marbled with siiver white or yellow. The iiow^ers are really gigantic. Double the size of the ordinary kind. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c.

DWARF MARGARET CARNATION

MORNING GLORY

Dwarf Margaret Carnation. These lovely fragrant carnations produce fine flow'ers, similar to those grown by the florists for winter blooming. Seeds may be soivn thinly in narrow drills in the flower garden early in the spring wflien the trees are starting out in leaf, and the plants wall start to bloom in about four months from sowing the seed. They are quite hardy, flowering the first sea- son until late in the fall and will live out all winter. Fully eighty per cent, produce fine double colors. All colors mixed. Pkt. 5c.

Crozy’s Dwarf Cannas. The new Dwarf Everblooming, large flowering French Cannas, bloom freely the first year from seed. They are much less ex- pensive and more beautiful for bedding than even the best geraniums. The roots can be kept in the cellar over winter, and each clump will give five or six good roots for planting out the following spring. The mixed seed we offer has been saved from the nnest varieties of all colors. Pkt. 10c.

Canna, Good Mixed. Pkt. 5c. (See cut next page.)

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Hardy annuals about a

Calendula. (Pot Marigold.) foot high. May be sown in the open ground early in the spring; strongly attractive in beds, borders and back- grounds, Pkt. 5c.

Dianthus, Chinese Pink.

Finest mixed. One of the most useful and desirable plants, and for beauty and variety of colors and mark- ings cannot be surpassed, ranging from pure white to the most delicate pink and glowing deep crimson, A bed of these in a flower gar- den will make a grand dis- play at small cost. The mixture w^e olfer includes, besides the standard sorts, all the new and brightest colors in spotted, striped and handsomely fringed va- rieties of late introduction, ooth single and double. Pkt. 5c.

DIANTHUS

CROZY S DWARF CANNAS

Burbank’s Shasta Daisy. (See Cut.) Fluted, quilled, curled, fringed, lacinated, semidouble pure white and lemon-yellow, select varieties. The very cream of the whole Shasta Daisy col- lection. Shasta Daisies can be growm out of doors by everybody where it is not cold enough to kill oak trees. They are perennial, bloom- ing better and more abundantly each season. They can be multiplied rapidly by simple divi- sion and grown in any soil. They bloom fo.r several months. The flowers are very large and graceful — four inches in diameter, with three rows of petals of the purest whiteness, on sin- gle, strong, stiff, wiry stems, two feet long. Pkt. 15c.

SHASTA DAISY

DOUBLE DAISY

Sow seed very early. The flow^ers are very abun- dant in early spring and may be made to flower later by the use of water. Plants can be removed safely even when in flower. The plants should be about six inches apart when set. Choice mixed. Pkt. 5c.

Dahlias, French Collarette

An entirely new type of Single Dahlias which has produced a great sensation dur- ing the past three years wherever exhibit- ed, and which have been awarded highest honors. The pecuiiarity of the type con- sists of their having a row of short petals around the disc, which form a frill or collar and which are an entirely different color from the rest of flower. Pkt, 5c. Dou- ble Dahlias all colors mixed. Pkt. 10c. Cactus Dahlias. All colors, pkt. 5c.

DOUBT.E DAISY

DIGITALIS. (Foxglove). The Foxgloves, old-fashioned, dignified and stately, are whole- some company in any garden The strong flowerstalks — frequently 4 to 6 feet Mgb— rising from rich and luxuriant maspf's of lesvns. always give an anpearance of strengtn to the hardy border, and during their period of flowering dominate the whole garden. All colors, mixed. Pkt. 5c.

Delphinium. Hardy Larkspur. Thrives in any good garden soil but for the best results special care should be given. Work the soil deep, with plenty of tine ma;rJure mixed m- Each plant should have plenty of rooni. Finest mixed. Pkt. 5c,

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LIFORNIA POPPY.

Crimson, White and Gold. Very showy, free flowering plants, a low growth, with finely divided foliage of a silver gray hue. Where a whole bed of these flowers is de- sired the seed may be sown thinly broad- cast over the bed and lightly raked in. This is a most effective way of planting this gor- get us flower. Pkt. 10c.

GOURDS.

Ornamental. A valuable class of annual climbers. The growth is quick and foliage pretty. These ornamental gourds are of various shapes and colors, some large, some small. All are hard shelled and will keep for years without showing signs of decay. Pretty and sometimes useful household ar- ticles. All sorts mixed. Pkt. 5c.

FORGET-ME-NOT.

These succeed best in cool, moist soils, blooming most freely during the spring and fall months. Most varieties bloom freely the first season, and still more profusely the sec- ond spring. Pkt. 5c.

GERANIUMS.

These are raised easily from seed, and the gardener is occasionally rewarded by charming new varieties and colorings from our choice strains of hybridized seeds. The seeds should be started early in the spring, in hotbed or in shallow boxes of rich soil in a warm sunny window. Sow the seed thinly and cover orlly one-quarter inch in depth. As soon as they are large enough transplant the young seedlings to smaii pots until the weather is quite wai’in, when they may be planted out in the flower bed for summer blooming. They will come in- to bloom more quickly if planted in light sandy soil. Single, mixed, Pkt. 10c.

BRIZE DOUBLE HOLLYHOCKS

HOLLYHOCK— Prize Double.

Perfect doubleness of the magnificent large flower will please the most critical. All the best colors from deep yellow, red rose, light buff, carmine scarlet, flesh color, creamy white tinted with rose, purple, yel- low or dark ground, crimson lake with sal- mon, cherry red, cream or violet ground, lilac or brown ground, dark crimson to pure white, also black. If sown early in March or April the plant will bloom the first year. .All colors mixed. Pkt. 5c.

HELIANTHUS

Sunflower.

The best and most effective of annual sunflow- Flowers im- from twelve to fifteen inches in diameter, globular and extremely dou- ble. For a back- ground to a lawn or to hide unsightly places it is espe- cially adapted. Pkt, 5c.

HELIANTHUS

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HELIOTROPE.

Heliotrope is a un- iversal favorite on account of its de- lightful fragrance and duration of bloom, flowering equally as well as bedding plants in summer or as pot plants in the house during winter. Seed sown in the spring makes fine plants for bedding out, and are as easily grown as verbenas. Pkt. 5c.

MARIGOLD, The Eldorado.

The flowers are from three to four inches in diameter, imbricated and perfectly double. They embrace four shades of color — the lightest, primrose, lemon, golden yellow and deep orange. Pkt. 5c.

Marigold, French Mixed. A class of

showy and extremely effective plants, with fine double flowers of rich and beautifui colors. Pkt. 5c.

MIGNONETTE CmACHEt)

MARIGOLD ELDORADO

HELIOTROPE

ICE PLANT.

A handsome and cu- rious plant; for rock- work, hanging baskets and vases. Pkt. 5c.

MIGNONETTE.

MacJiet

It is a dwarf and vigorous growth, with massive spikes of de- liciously scented flow- ers. Pkt. 5c.

Table of Contents

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Alfalfa
Artichoke
Asparagus	2
Asparagus Root
Beans	2- 4
Beets	fi_7
Cabbage	8-9
Cauliflower	10
Clover
Corn Salad	10
Chervel	10
Cress	10
Ohickory
Celery	11
Carrot
Corn, Sweet
Corn, Field	51-56
Corn, Pop
Cucumbers	15-16
Dahlias	75
Endive	16
Egg Plant	16
Flower Seeds	. . 35-46
Forage Plants	63
Fertilizers	47
Gourds	16
Grass	65-67
Grains	57-60
Gladioli	75
Garden Tools	49-50
Herbs	33

Incubators

Insecticides

Kahl Rabi

Lettuce

Melons, Musk . . . Melons, Water . .

Millet

Nursery Stock . .

Onions

Onion Sets

Okra

Parsnips

Parsley

Pepper

Pumpkins

Peas

Potatoes

Poultry Supplies

Peonies

Rhubarb

Radish

Rutabagas

Salsify

Spinach .........

Squash

Sorayers

Tomatoes

Turnips

Tobacco

Vegetable Plants

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Will’s Superb Tall

Mixed Nasturtiums

This strain makes a strong growth 5 to 6 feet high, and are covered from spring to fall with large substantial flowers of the most brilliant shades. They are remarka- ble for their wide range of colors, embrac- ing rose, pink salmon, purple, velvety dark maroon, light yellow and deep orange in self colors as well as striped and blotched in the most fanciful manner. So ornament- al is this new strain that it deserves a place in every garden, either for climbing or trail- ing from vases, or over the ground. Pk+ 5c; oz. 20c; %lb. 60c; %lb. $1; lb. $1.75, post- paid.

Dwarf Nasturtiums

A free flowering and very desirable for • bedding, vases and pot plants. Plant seed one ii.ch deep in rows one to two feet apart when the trees are starting out in leaf. When well started the young plants should be thinned out to stand 10 or 12 inches apari- as the plants are liable to rot off in wet weather, particularly in rich soil, if planted too closely together. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c, postpaid.

DWARF NASTURTIUMS

Petunia Hybrida Grandiflora. In this mixture will be found all the choicest and most beautiful striped, blotched and mottled single and semi-donble fl&wers in cul- tivation. The colorings and markings are simply wonderful. Seed saved from strong, thrifty, free-flowering plants and showing the richest colors and most strik- ing markings. Pkt. 5c.

The greatest care should be taken in planting petunia seeds, and temperature and moisture, cover not to exceed 1-16 of an inch deep and Arm the soil "well about the seed, after which keep warm and moist until the tiny plants appear. Avoid excessive moisture.

Giants of California Petunia

This is a mixture of the very best, large flowering & fringed, double Petunias. The colors embrace every conceivable shade of crimson, white, violet, lav- ender, etc. Seed saved from strong plants carefully fertil- ized and will pro- duce a wealth of finest flowers. Pkt. 15c; 2 pkts. 25c. .

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WILL'S ROYAL SHOW PANSIES

We have spared neither care nor expense in our efforts to make Royal Show strain of pansies the very best in cultivation and we believe we have succeeded. This mixture is made up from the best and choicest varieties grown by specialists in all parts of the world. The diversity of markings and colorings is simply wonderful and we think we h -ve never seen its equal. The colorings and markings come naturally in accordance with the strain, but the large sizes can only be attained by very rich soil either naturally or made so by fertilizer. Any fertilizer is beneficial, but best results will be obtained by mixing liberally with the soil some clear manure from the cow stable. Pansies are the most popular and fashionable of all flowers and everyone should grow a liberal supply, sowing the seed by March or before in a shallow box in the house, transplanting when large enough to handle to about one inch apart, and from there to the ground in May. Pkt. 15c; 2 pkts. 25c.

WILL’S PREMIUM PANSIES.

While our Premium Pansy Mixture is not to be compared to the Royal Show, it is without much doubt the next best ever offered. It comprises the best of several pansy specialists’ choicest and most expensive mixtures. It is a mixture that will please everybody who like pansies and. can appreciate quality in color, shape, size and substance, in fact everythin that makes’ a perfect pansy. Pkt. 5c.

Psyche. Each. floWier elegantly curled and undulated, and in every respect a beauty in form and color. The charaateristic five velvety blotches of eyes are sur- rounded by a broad white edge. Gomes true from seed. Pkt. libc.

Bridesmaid. The flowers of this new interesting variety are very large and of fine form. Its ©round color is a rosy whiite, rivaling in delicacy the hnest apple blossom, and most strikingly setting off the dark blotches of the center. It is the most free blooming of all the Giant Pansies. Pkt. 10c.

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Masterpiece, New Giant Curled. This

strain comes nearer to double pansies than anything ever introduced under that name. In reality the number of petals is the same as in other flowers, but they are crimped and curled in such a fashion that the flowers appear do.u- ble. The flowers are of enormous size, often three inches across, and the color variations odd and striking. Pkt. 15c; 3 pkts, 40c.

New Orchid-Flowered Pansies. A

mixture of the most surprising, unique and beautiful color combinations, entire- ly new among pansies. The ground color of nearly all the flowers is in light shades. The petals are marked with large brown or 'golden yellow blotches which diffuse into rays or veins toward the edge. The upper petals are upright and sort of plaited, which gives) the flowers their Tesemhlance to orchids. The colors range in the terra cotta shad- ings as well as the flesh, orange, rose, pink and lilac. Pkt. 10c.

White. Flowers often three inches in diameter, pure white, with a large violet blotch on the three lower petals. Pkt, 10c.

Portulaca. Double rose flowered, mixed. Unsurpassed for brilliancy and beauty. From first class seed, over one-half of the plants will produce magnificent double flowers. They can be transplanted eight inches apart as soon as they bloom, thus making the entire bed of double flowers. Pkt. 5c.

^ Mrs. AI Gunderson, Jur Mont.: “Tliis is my third year your seed. I am very n pleased with them.”

Phlox Drummondi Grandiflc

Superb mixed. A magni new class with flowers as as those of the Perennial Ph The colors we offer in our perb Mixture” are perfectly geous in their brilliancy. For ing in groups or arranging i bon lines there are no flowe: tained with so little care an pense. The colors range i; ery conceivable shade. Pkt. 5c. fhlox drummondi grandiflora

Shirley Poppy. It is perfectly hardy and flowers the first season from seed. Flowers are large, exceedingly elegant and graceful; colors pure, soft and varied, ranging from bluish white, rose, delicate pink and carmine, thro-ugh innumerable tints to bright sparkling crimson. Pkt. 5c.

Chinese Primrose Mixture. The culture of these lovely flowers is much easier than most people think. Everyone can have a nice collection of them by following the culturail directions printed on each package. Our mixture includes not only aiJ the choicest colors of the single flowering Primulas in all their dainty shades, but it comprises also seed saved from hybridized flowers and will produce a number of double flowers and the new blue Primula. Pkt. lUc.

Stock. Ten Weeks. New 'largest flowering gloibe pyrimidal stock. A magnificent race with immense spikes of perfectly double flowers, with individual blossoms, tre- quently measuring two inches in diamef.er. Pkt. 5c.

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Mixed Carnation Poppies. Finest mixed double and single. Best ever offered. The most brilliant and also most deli- cate tinted, making a most gorgeous display. Pkt. 5c.

Salpiglossis. Grandiflora. Velvet flower. The flowers are large in size and most vividly spotted and striped on ground colors of deep blue, rose vio- let, light yellow, reddish bronze, etc. Pkt. 5c.

Mr. M. D. Boardman, Howard, N. D. : “We prefer your seeds to others and al- ways plant a good variety of them. 1 like to deal with you as you do not ex- aggerate.’’

The Choicest of All Sweet Peas

For lack of space we are unable to make as great a display as some, yet there can be no choicer or more beautiful than the following:

Wedgwood produces profusely flowers of good size, borne almost uniformly in four-flowered sprays, well placed upon long stout stems. Of flnest Spencer form, the standard and wings are well waved. It is a color that has been long wanted and for which we anticipate an eager demand. Like most true Spencers, while blooming most abundantly, many of the flowers drop without setting any seed- pods. Consequently the “Seed in Sight’’ will hardly be sufficient to meet the ex- pected demand. Wedgwood was award- ed Certificate of Merit by The Pennsyl- vania Horticultural Society at the Sweet Pea Show, Philadelphia, June 26, 1913. Per pkt. 15c.

Verbena Hybrida. Extra fine, mixed from a superb collection oi named va- rieties. As now perfected this is one of the best strains of Verbena Hybri- da in cultivation today. The seed has been saved not only from a large collec- tio.n of bright and pleasing self-colors, but also from the finest auricula-eyed types. Pkt. 5c.

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Ethel Roosevelt. Spencer. This is a true waved variety of the largest and most per- fect Spencer type. The ground color is a soft, pleasing primrose, or straw color, ov- erlaid with dainty flakes and splashes of bluish-crimson. Per pkt. 10c.

Illuminator. A strong vigorous growth and blooms most profusely. "The flowers, well placed upon long, stout stems, are uniformly of great substance, the standard being bold, expanded and attractively waved. A glowing orange-scarlet,” — is the nearest approach we can make to its unusually attractive appear- ance under artificial light. Awarded Certificate of Merit by The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Philadelphia, June 26, 1913.

Illuminator is of such a distinct and telling new color that it is sure to be eagerly sought for by Sweet Pea lovers throughout the world, and our one regret is that the supply of seed is so limited that we fear we shall have to re- port ‘‘sold out” long before the spring planting season arrives. Per packet, 15c.

Florence Nightingale. Spencer. As claimed last year this has proved to be the largest and best Lavender Spencer yet introduced. This standard is unusually large and bold, pronounc- edly waved, yet standing erect and broad — fre- quently measuring two inches across. The color is most charmingly soft clear rich lavender, which is enlivened by very faint sheen of rose- pink. Per pkt. 10c.

Mrs. Sankey. Spencer. Best pure white. Per pkt. 10c.

Burpee’s Primrose. Spencer. The very best, creamy yellow shade. Per pkt. 10c.

ILLUMINATOR

Irish Belle, or “Dream.” Spencer. A su- perbly beautiful variety that shows quite a new shade in Sweet Peas. The coloring is uniform in both standard and wings. A lovely rich lilac, flushed with pink, which gives a very distinct and soft tone through- out the entire flower. Of finest Spencer type, waved in both standard and wings, the flowers are of large size and well placed on long stems. Throughout the season, even during the extreme heat and drought of .July the flowers came invariably three and four to the stem. Per packet, 10c.

IRISH BELL

King Edward VII. Spencer. A true giant flowered variety with strong stems and growth, with no inclination to burn in the sun. A fine variety, much brighter than either Mars or Salopian; in fact, the best dark red in existence. Pkt. 10c.

“Duplex Spencer” produces uniformly large waved flowers of true Spencer type. In color both the standard and wings are a rich cream-pink, and practically all the plants give flowers with double or triple standards. On the sprays of four blooms each (of which there is a great number) the two lower flowers are double, while sometimes three of the flowers are double. The three-bloom sprays give the one or two lower flowers with twin or triple standards. Even the flowers which have only a single standard are magnificent, be- ing all uniformly waved and crimped both in standard and vdngs. The beautiful lem- on keel, in addition to the double standard, materially enhances the effectiveness oi these flowers when bunched. Of strong, vigorous growth, the vines bear the g'rand flowers most profusely upon long stiff stems. In order that it may be tried thor- oughly we have decided, as long as our supply lasts, to offer the seed at the fol- lowing moderate price: Per pkt. 10c.

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Pearl-Gray Spencer. It is truly a descriptive name. It is certainly a most iovely and distinct shade that might be described as a pearl or dove gray, suffused with light rose, showing a trifle more of the delicate rose shading in the standard. The flowers borne in clusters of three and four are of the largest size and uni- formly of the true Spencer type, being well waved in both standard and wings. See cut herewith engraved from a photograph. Per pkt. 10c.

PEARL LKAY spencer

Rainbow Spencer. In this striking novelty we have a great advance in the striped sec- tion. The flowers are of giant proportions, generally produced three and four on a stem. They are nicely placed, with wings coming well up in front of the standard; in fact, the flower proportions are perfect. The ground color is ivory white, flaked and lightly streaked with rose. Per packet. ICc. Vermillion Brilliant. Spencer. Produces RAINBOW spencer viues that are strong, short-jointed and very

floriferous, bearing on stout stems, twelve to fifteen inches in length, three and four.*artistic- ally placed flowers. When well grown the plants are noteworthy in that, unlike all other scarlet Spencers, the stems frequently produce fours. Per pkt. IDc.

Countess Spencer Hybrids. Tlie new orchid-flowering sweet pea. The type and form of these lare a comipileite departure from anyphing yet introduced. Both the wings and standards are very large, and its graceful form, together with the im- mense size, makes it by far the most attractive variety in existence. There are five or six distinct shades contained in this mixture, hut all are of the large flower- ing type of the same form. The different shades it contains are as follows: Deep pink, light pink, ovid shade, orange pink, white wiith light pink edging. We certainly think highly of the varions shades 'which this mixture contains. Pkt. I'Uc; oz. JlUc; 141b. $1, postpaid.

Imperial Mixed. If yon wan)t the finesit mixed iSweet Peas ever grown you should give the Imperiail Mixed a trial andi be convinced of their wonderful beauty. The flowers are of the largest size, and in colors (surpass any other mixture of sweet Peas ever sent out, being rich and gorgeous, ranging from bright scarlet carmine, maroon, rosy pink, purple, indigo blue, pure white, black striped, laced and shaded. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 141b. 25c; %lb. 40c; lib. 75c, postpaid.

Sweet William. (Dlanthus Barbatus.) A great favorite. Flowers are produced in large head's of many rich and brilliant colors. Pkt. 5c.

Zinnia. New 'Fire 'Crimson. One of the mosil; brilliant flcwers' in cultivation and a

great favorite, the magnificent double flowers of the new strain rivaling the Dahlia in beauty, size and co'or. Pkt. 10c.

Wild Cucumber. lA. climber with 'green leaves and pretty white flo'wers and bud-like fruits, beset with deciduous, barbed prickles. One of the best climbers for verandas, trellises, etc., never suffer from the heat, or being destroyed by insiects like so many good climbing plants, but stays fresh till fate in the lau. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; i/41b. 50c, postpaid.

If seed is planted in the spring they should be soaked in boiling water.

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Fertilizers, Insecticides, Etc.

Bone Meal. 10 lbs, 75c; 50 lbs, $2; 100 lbs, $3.50.

Pulverized Sheep Manure. 10 lbs, 50c; 25 lbs, 75c; 50 lbs, $1.25; 100 lbs, $2.25.

Bowker's Plant Food. An odorless soluble fertilizer for pot plants. 6 oz package, 15c; 12 ozs, 25c. If by mail add parcel post rate.

Lawn Renewer. A strong fertilizer for old lawns; one pound is equal to 20 pounds of the best stable manure and leaves no disagreeable odor. It should be sown broadcast at the rate of 25 lbs to 1,000 square feet. 10 lbs, 75c; 50 lbs, $2; 100 lbs, $3.50.

Hammond’s Slug Shot. A light composite fine powder, easily distributed either by duster, bellows, or in water by spraying. Thoroughly reliable in killing currant worms, potato bugs, etc., and is also strongly impregnated with fungicides. 1 lb carton, 15c; 5 lbs, 50c; 10 lbs. 85c. By mail add parcel post rate.

Fish Oil Soap. This is a caustic potash soap made from pure fish oil, and is free from animal fats or other adulteration. Makes an excellent wash for trees or plants where insects and eggs effect the bark, including the San Jose Scale. Also psed for smearing the trees to prevent worms crawling up. Per lb, 15c; 2 lbs, 25c. By mail add parcel post rate.

Tobacco Dust. One cf the best remedies for green and black aphis, fieas, beetles, etc. By mail, 35c per lb; bj^ express or freight, per lb, 15c; 5 lbs, 5Cc; 10 .bs, 80c.

Bug Death. A fine non-poisonous powder and in cf iposition is peculiar to itself, inas- much as it does not depend upon arsenic for its killing' power. Bug death is not a new and untried preparation. It has been on the market fifteen years, and its sales have shown a large increase each year. Bug death is safe and sure to use on potatoes, tomatoes, cur- rants, gooseberries, cucumbers, melons, egg plants, and garden truck generally. (hull directions on each package.) Practical tests have always shown that the increased yield more than paid the entire expense. Bug Death prevents blight, increases yield and im- proves qualit3P It can be used drj- or in a spray. Applj^ at the rate of about twelve pounds per acre. Prices, 1 lb. package, 15c; 3 lb. package, 35c; 5 lb. package, 50c; 12 1-2 lb. pacKage, $1.00; 100 lb. keg, $7.50, by express or freight at purchaser’s expense.

Dicky Duster. A very convenient and practical implement for appljdng Bug Death and other powders to plants. Each, 35c, postpaid.

Pure Paris Green. Much harm and heavy loss has resulted in the past from the use of inferior grades of Paris Green. In several states, by legislative enactment, Paris Green is only permitted to be sold for agricultural purposes, in original packages. This restriction was made necessarj" because of the fact that thei'e has existed a strong temptation to adulterate Paris Green with some harmless ingredient that costs less than Paris Green and is not easily detected until it fails to do the work that Paris Green ought to do. Price, lilb. box, 10c; 1/2 lb. box, 15c; lb. box, 25c; 101b. lots at 23c. By mail add parcel post rate. Write for special prices on large lots.

Arsenate of Lead. The most effective of all insecticides for sprajfing purposes. Especially adapted for use on tender plants and foliage. This can be successfully used to suppress leaf- eating insects by sprajfing with mixture of six pounds of Arsenate of Lead paste and one hundred gallons of water. Pidce, lb. 20c.

Helebore. Powdered White. For the destruction of slugs, worms, caterpillars, etc. Less poisonous than Paris Green and safer to use when fruits or vegetables are nearly ripe. Can be used as a powder or dissolved, one ounce in 3 gallons of water. Price, lb, 20c; 5 lbs, 90c; 10 lbs, $1.75; 25 lbs or more at 16c a pound.

Sulpho Tobacco Soap. A wonderful insect pest exterminator. Unsurpassed for quickly ext^rwin^ti’-g all insect life on plants and flowers in and out of doors. Excellent for rose bushes, shru’ s, etc. This popular insecticide never fails to give satisfaction and is cheap, effective, clean, harmless and ncn-injurious to the tenderest growth. For domestic pur- poses it rids the house of cockroaches and is a superior wash for dogs and all other animal's. A trial will give highly gratifying re.='ults. Three ounce cakes sufficient for 1)4 gallons prepared solution, 10c; mailed postpaid, 13c; eight ounce cake sufficient for four gallons prepared solution, 20c; mailed postpaid, 28c.

Formaldehyde. We carry in stock Formaldehyde put up by reliable druggists. You can’t afford to take any chances in this matter; when jmur seed is in the ground it is too late to correct the mistake if ycu buy weak, adulterated Formaldehyde. Can you afford to use it? The price of a bushel of wheat expended for Formaldehj^de will' add several bushels to the next harvest. It takes as much land and labor to raise a light crop as a heavy one. Think it over. Fold only in original sealed bottles. 14 lb, 25c; lb, 40c; 5 lbs, $1.75; gal, $2.75; 5 gals, $11.50. Directicns for use with every package.

FARMOGERM — What Farmogerm Will Do

Unless the soil is very acid or wet, Farmogerm will:

1. Increase the jdeld and qualitj" of legume crops, gi . ing quicker gi’owth and earlier maturit3^

2. Increase the food value of legumes.

.3. Make legumes grow in new localities where thes^ cannot otherwise be grown success- fullj'.

4. Supply nitrates to other crops growing with the inoculated legume crop.

5. Enrich the soil for future crops, thereby" increasing the permanent value of the farm. Better crops — better soil — less fertilizer — less labor.

Regular or Farm size 5 acres $9.00’

Farm Trial size 1 acre 2.00

Garden size )4 acre .50

For alfalfa the aoove estimates of cost are based on inoculating 20 pounds of seed per acre. In North Dakota and other western states where a smaller amount of seed is sown per acre the expense will be proportionately less. For example, a one-acre-size bottle will inoculate 2u pounds of seed, whether it is sown on one, two or four acres. If on two acres the cost Avould be about one dollar per acre.

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POULTRY SUPPLIES, ETC.

Baby Chick Food. Suitable for young chicks up to three weeks old. Per lb. 4c.

Chick Food. This should be fed following Baby Chick Food until chicks are strong enough to take the regular poultry food. Per lb. 3c.

Mixed Pouitry Food. This is suitable for all kinds of fowls. A whole grain ration and can be fed in any quantity desired with the best results. Per lb. 5c; 25 lbs. 60c; 50 lbs. $1; 100 lbs. $1.50.

Cracked Corn. 50 lb sack, 90c; 100 lb sack, $1.50.

Alfalfa Meal. 10 lbs, 50c; 50 lbs. $1.35; 100 lbs. $2.50.

Sunflower, Hemp and Canary Seed. Lb 10c. By mail add parcel post rate.

Crushed Oyster Shells. Per lb. 5c; 10 lbs. 30c; 25 lbs. 50c; 100 lbs. $1.

Mica Crystal Grit. Price, 100 lb sack, $1.50.

Charcoal. To keep fowls in a healthy state a regulator of some kind must be fed. Noth- ing takes the place of charcoal in this respect, as it purifies the blood, aids digestion and tones up the whole system. No matter whether your fowls are young or old, give them an occasional feed of charcoal'. 10 lbs, 50c; 100 lb sack, $3.50. State size desired.

Excelsior Drinking Fountain. Qt. 20c; 2 qt. 35c; gal. 50c; 2 gal, 75c.

Champion Leg Bands. 15c per doz, postpaid.

Incubators and Supplies. Send for catalog and prices.

THE “BRANDT” SPRAYERS

Uses — Sprays Paris Green, Bordeaux Mix- ture, Sulphate of Iron for killing weeds, white arsenic, tobacco infusion, stock dip, and all other liquid applications, also for whitewash- ing and disinfecting poultry houses, barns, cellars, etc.

The Tanks are made of heavy brass or gal- vanized steel and will not rust or corrode. Are tested with four times more pressure than used for spraying and will not burst. Filler plug and connections are made of brass. The shoulder strap and body brace makes it easy and convenient to carry. Capacity, three gal- lons.

The Pump has a brass reservoir. In the plunger is a check-valve for the air to pass through on return stroke, making it easy to operate and doubling its capacity.

The Nozzles are made on a new principle and work with a combination of liquid and air which produces more force with 7 lbs. of pres- sure than others do with 100 lbs., giving a tine mist-like spray which is sent out with such force that clogging is impossible.

The Brass Double Nozzle sprays two rows at one time, thus doing twice the work. The width between the rows is regulated by rais- ing and lowering the pump.

The Tree Nozzle works on t.ie same principle as above nozzles, but has a three foot brass extension for higher spraying.

The No. 4 Bordeaux Nozzle is for all heavy soltitions, like Bordeaux Mixture, whitewash, etc. It has larger opening and is used on the large sprayers.

Tne No. 2 Cap is for the same purpose and is used on the double nozzle, tree nozzles and Easy Sprayer.

A One- Quart Funnel with brass wire strainer accompanies above sprayer for use in filling. The “Brandt Easy Sprayer” is made with either brass or galvanized tank and is designed for those wanting a small sprayer. It works on the same principle as above sprayer and has shut-off nozzle. Capacity, one gallon.

The “Brandt Daisy” is a labor saver. It works both ways — sprays the same on the return stroke as on forward stroke, thus doing twice the work. Sprays straight up as well as down, a valuable feature in spraying poultry houses, etc. It speaks for icself and needs no further description. Made with galvanized or brass tauk and holds one quart.

The “Misty” Sprayer is used applying all kinds of insecticides on plants, etc. Unsurpassed for applying all kinds of stock dips and fly killer on cattle and horses, also for disinfecting poultry houses, barns, etc. Made of good tin and holds one quart.

The “Rapid” Sprayer is the same as the above described “Misty,” but has galvanized tank and double tube. Capacity, one quart.

No. 2 “Brandt” Sprayer, Galvanized tank and shut-off nozzle $5.00

No. 3 “Brandt” Sprayer, galvanized, with shut-off nozzle $6.75

“Brandt Easy” Sprayer, galvanized, with shut-off nozzle $2.25 Brass $3.25

“Brandt Daisy” Sprayer, Galvanized tank $ .75 Brass $1.00

“Misty,” tin $ .50 “Rapid” galv’zed t’k, double tubes. $ .65

Double Nozzles, brass $1.50 Tree Nozzles, brass $1.50

No. 4 Bordeaux Nozzle $ .75 No. 2 Cap $ .35

WRITE FOR CIRCULARS GIVING COMPLETE FORMULAS AND INFORMATION

Oon^i Sell the Young Calf

ill Raise ft Without Milk

There’s big money and little trouble for you in raising your calf the Blatchford way.

I can save all the milk of the cow for market. As soon as the mother cow’s milk is ready to sell, the calf is ready for

,\\v y T Blatchford’s Calf Meal

— For over a century the Recognized Milk Food for Calves, at One-Fourth the Cost off Milk

Composed of eleven different ingredients care- fully apportioned and thoroughly cooked, producing a scientifically balanced ration for the young calf.

Successfully used on thousands of American farms for over thirty years.

Blatchford’s Pig Meal insures rapid, sturdy growth of young pigs. Write us about it.

Write for Free Illustrated Book on “How to Raise Calves Cheaply and Successfully Without Milk.”

25 lb. bag, $1.25; bag, $4.00.

50 lb. bag, $2.25; 100 lb.

Oscar H. Will & Co., Bismarck, N. D.

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RUBBER GARDEN HOSE. Imperial. A black non-kinkable hose the best on the market, cut any length desired at 14<; per foot, plus 15c for the couplings.

Sampson. (Red.) Seven ply rubber hose is one of the very best on the market. The price at which we are selling is lower than any hose of equal grade can be bought, isold in 50 foot lengths with coup- ling ready for use. 50 ft. lengths. 17.50.

Mohawk. (Black.) The best 4- ply black rubber hose on the mar- ket. With reasonable care will outwear any other medium priced hose usually sold at 3c to 5c per foot higher. Price per 50 ft. length, with coupling, $6.00.

Minnesota. (BlacK.; Four ply, nearly as strong as the above, but lighter in weight, will wear many yeai^ if handled carefully; 50 ft, length with coupling, $5.

Brass couplings, % in, 10c; doz. $1. Hose mender, % in, 5c; doz. 35c.

Hose clamps, double, % in, 5c; doz. 50c. Hose washers, doz. 10c.

Fountain Sprinkler. Made of heavy brass. Easily moved over the lawn without turning off the water. The mist-like spray is a veritable “thing of beauty.” Each, 75c.

Rubber Plant Sprinkler. This is the finest sprinkler made. Indispensable for floral work window gardening and sprinkling clothes. Price, medium, 85c; small, 65c, postpaid.

THE BACON DRILLS AND CULTIVATORS

ARE GUARANTEED TO GIVE SATISFACTION IN ACTUAL USE.

The peculiar construction of the Bacon feed allows much larger seed passage than those of the standard drills, which with the property of restricting the amount sown, without re- ducing the size of the seed passage, insures an even regular flow of seed and is most notice- able in sowing the light, irregular or slow moving seeds, such as sugar beet, salsify, parsnip, prickly spinach, wrinkled peas, carrot, onion, etc.

The peculiar agitator gives a force feed without injuring the seed and will empty the hopper without drizzling along, allowing the sowing of a small quantity of seed.

Placing the drive w'heel behind throws the heft of the drill and arms on a large wide tread wheel giving steady movement to the feed and making the drill exceedingly light running and in the combined drill and cultivator allows the quick and entire separation of the drill part from the cultivator for working the crop.

No. 12, Combined Hill and Drill Seeder, Single or Double Wheel Cultivator, Hoe and Plow,

Price, $9.00.

For general purposes we recommend this drill.

Has angle steel frame with Hill Dropper, Agitator and Cultivator Frame of Malleable Iron, giving lightness with strength.

IJill Dropper will deposit seed pact hills 9, 12, 18 or 36 inches apart. Has Shoe Opener.

The Cultivator attachments are 5 teeth,

’ 2 hoes and right plow.

The Cultivator is our regular No. 4. Dur- ing the early growth of the plant can be used with 2 wheels working straddle the row, and later with 1 wheel working be- tween the rows.

Fine narrow’ teeth which allow’ very close W’ork, saving a great amount of hard w’eed- ing, stir all the ground covered, leaving it level so that a rake is not needed and run exceedingly light in deep cultivation.

Two hoes of special pattern which do not draw’ the earth from the plant roots, exposing them to the sun and wind and leaving the ground level. One right plow’ and one left hand plow used for furrowing, hilling, etc. Price $9, boxed.

No. 3, Single Wheel Cultivator, Hoe and Plow, One Plow for Furrowing, Hilling, Etc Price $4.00, Boxed.

The Cyclone Seed Sower is the greatest labor and seed saving invention of the age. Its working principles are a marvel of simplicity. The machine is so simple in construction and so perfect in operation that even a boy can operate it.

It will SOW’ clover, timothy, w’heat, oats, rj’e, buckw’heat, Hungarian, red top, turnip, millet, alfalfa, corn, cotton and all other farm seed perfectly even and in any desired amount to the acre, and from thirty to sixty acres per day, full instruc- tions and directions on everj’ machine. Price, each, $1.50 post- paid.

The Little Wonder.

This seeder w’ill pay for itself in the saving of seed/

,and labor in one-half^ hour’s use. It is substan- tially built and will last a life time. Fully guaran- Thesowerthat teed to give satisfaction.

SCATTERS EVENLr. Each, $1.25, postpaid.

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No. 25 Planet Jr, Combined Hill and Drill Seeder, Double Wheel Hoe, Cultivator and Plow, $13.50

Holds 214 quarts. Weight, complete,

59 lbs.

It combines in a most practical way the Planet Jr. No. 4 Drill and No, 12 Double-Wheel Hoe.

Equipment:

One pair of 6-inch hoes.

Two pairs of cultivator teeth.

Two plows.

Two leaf guards.

Will sow in drills any thickness or drop in hills 4, 6, 8, 12 or 24 inches apart, and has the same feed, hill- dropping mechanism and automatic device for stopping the feed, and has also the new seed index. It is thor- oughly substantial and is accurate in planting all kinds of drills.

The seed hopper is ample, holding 2Y2 quarts. Feeding may be stopped instantly by rais- ing the handles and also by pushing down the index bar.

THE SIMPLICITY of this tool, both as a seeder and as a wheel hoe, makes the combi- nation thoroughiy practical.

The wheel arch is removed when the tool is used as a seeder.

To use as a single-wheei hoe, place the wheels close together on the inside of the wheei arms.

THE HOES are of a special form, which enables the operator to run very close to the row without endangering either leaves or root, yet doing clean work and leaving the ground almost perfectly level. They are the most useful of all the attachments. Use them for 8-inch, 10-inch and 12-inch rows, and add one or more cultivator teeth for wider rows.

THE CULTIVATOR TEETH, the latest style v\^ith narrow neck, do thorough work, yet leave the ground practically level'. Use for all deep and thorough work; though also adapted to shallow cultivation and marking out, and for working 6-inch rows.

THE PLOWS are arranged to be used points together for furrowing out for manure, fertilizers, potatoes, seeds, etc., and reversed for covering and for making up rows for setting out piants. Later in the season they are used also for cultivation. First, straddle the row and plow shallow furrows away 'from the crop, then change the plows and throw the earth back again. This gives thorough and excellent cultivation, hilling the crop much or little as desired, and covering all weeds and grass. Afterwards, the space between the rows may be' finished by using the cuitivator teeth.

No. 6 Planet Jr. Combined Hill and Drill Seeder, Wheel Hoe, Cultivator and Plow. Price complete, $13.00

Sows in drills with the greatest regularity in a narrow row to the exact depth required. Covers, rolls down and makes the next row all at one passage. The seed being in a straight, narrow line, it is easy to work with the wheel hoe.

It drops 4, 6, 8, 12 and 24 inches apart and is changed from a hill dropper to a driil seeder in a few seconds.

The tool frame is substituted for the drill attachment by removing but one boit, when it becomes an excellent single wheel hoe. The combination is the best and most usefui that has ever been offered and we guarantee it to give satisfaction.

Planet Jr. No. 17 Single Wheel Hoe, Cultivator and Plow

For easy gardening and at the same time clean and perfect gardening, the kind that makes your garden the talk of the neighborhood, and causes your face to glow with honest pride, nothing is quite the equal of this No. 17 Wheel Hoe. It is suited to all kinds of garden cultivation and gar- den crops. You can do more and better hoeing with it in one day than you can do in three days with a hand hoe. The No. 17 has a pair of six- inch hoes, a plow and a set of cultivator teeth, an outfit sufficient for most garden work. Other attachments can be added at most any time. Price $5. No. 12, double wheel, price $6.50.

Send for catalogue of full line of Planet Jr. goods. n<ach, 25c, postpaid; doz. $2.25. by express.

Ask for prices on any Planet Jr. tools not listed above.

garden seeds in either hills or

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Will’s Pioneer Brand Seed Corn

Note size of cob of the True Will’s Dakota

CORN OR STALKS?

If You Want Corn, You Must Plant Will’s Acclimated Varieties A LITTLE TALK ABOUT CORN

In the past thirty-two years we have made extensive itrials of every variety of so- called “earliest corn,” but our list of “sure-thing^s” is comparatively small. Our hrst effort was the improvement of the original native or squaw corn, which is now our “Dakota” white flint; the seed was secured from the Indians at the Stevenson Kes- ervation, was planted on the 24th of June, 1882, and harvested some time in Sep- tember. Our next introduction was “Gehu,” which has proved to be the earliest field corn on earth. These were followed in later years by “Northwestern Dent,” “Dakota Sunshine Dent,’’ “iSquare Deal Dent,’’ “Pioneer Dent” and “Sioux Ohiet Dent,” which have all proved to be most valuable for the Northwest.

We will mail a large sample to any address on receipt of five cents, for wMch. 15c may be deducted from the price of lOlbs. or more ordered later. Compare the com you order with samples and if not as good in every respect, it may be re- turned to us within ten days after receiving the same , and we will pay all trans- portation charges both ways and refund full amount you have paid. In this wav the buyer takes no chances, as we practically assume all responsibility for any damage received in transit, or in other words, we guarantee the com will reach you safely. Remember we make no charge for bags.

WILL’S DAKOTA CORN MATURES IN 70 DAYS

A pure pearly white flint corn, the result of many years’ careful selections from the original 'Squaw or 'Ree Corn, and up to the time of our first selections, in 1882, wa^ a very insignificant grain of many colors. This com wiT stand more hardship in the way of frost, heat and poor cultivation than anv other variety. Pkt. 5c ; lb. 20ci postpaid. lOlbs. 35c; 251bs. 75c; bu. of 56 lbs. $1.35; 10 bu. $12; 20 bu. $21, by exnress or freight.

ij'OTICE. — Peware of corn offered as Dakota White Flint corn, as some people we believe are offering a white corn that is not Will’s Dakota at all, but is a result of selection for size of ear and does not mature well one year with another. The cob is from IT^ to 214 inches at the butt and seldom dries out before hard freezing weitther.

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CORN OR STALKS?

If You Want Corn, You Must Plant WilPs Acclimated Varieties

WILL’S GEHU CORN MATURES IN 70 DAYS

The Corn Which Makes Corn Under Any and All Conditions

WE CLAIM GEHU to (be

the earliest field com on earth, and superior to all oth- er varieties in cultivation tor localities where the season will not admit of growing the large varieties.

Will mature in a fair com season in from 6fi to 70 days.

Will mature a good crop anywhere where two months of summer weather can be assured.

Gehu is a hyl rid from the Dakota and Mercer Flint va- rieties. It cannot be mistak- en for any other sort as the distinction is marked in that ibeing a cross between a deep yellow and a pure white corn, the color is a rich light gold- en yellow. The yields vary from 35 to 75 bushels per acre in different localities. The height of stalk also var- ies in different soils, growing from five to seven feet, with ears well up from the ground. Pkt. 5c; lb. 20c, postpaid. By express or freight, lb. 10c; 101b s. 40 c; 25 lbs. $1; bu. of 561bs. $1.50; 10 bu. $13; 20 bu. $25.

Will’s Sioux Chief Dent Corn Sioux Chief Dent Corn is the result of cross breeding the iNorthwestern Dent with the Square Deal Dent. It is not only a novelty, but a variety of real merit. It is a rich cropper, varying from light to quite dark, earlier than either of (the pa- rents, grows high up on the stalk which admits of being harvested with a binder, has the characteristic small cob and deep kernel of (Square Deal and is very prolific both in jcorn and fodder. Packet. 5c; lb. 20c, postpaid. 10 lbs. 40c; bu. of 56 lbs. $1.50; 10 bu. $13, by express or freight.

WILL S GEHU CORN

Mr. John F. Bennett, McHenry, N. D.: “The Gehu corn I purchased of you several

years ago won for m© the first prize at New Rockford com show and also first prize at the State Corn Show at Fargo, for the northeast section of the state.”

Mrs. M. E. Sacket, Upton, Wyo. : “I sent to you for seed corn and was more than pleased with wha.t you sent mo and it matured here nicely.”

Oscar H. Will & Co., Bismarck, N. D.

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(Published by courtesy of the Montana Experi- ment Station.)

Corn or Stalks?

WHICH DO YOU WANT?

The above cut is from a photograph. Both bunches of corn are Northwestern Dent grown in Montana; the short one from our seed and the tall one from South Dakota seed, both planted the same time and grown under the same conditions. The lot from our seed was dead ripe long before frost and that from South Dakota seed barely in roasting ears.

Will’s Northwestern Dent Corn

The Earliest Dent Corn on Earth (See Cut).

When the writer first began the selection of Northwestern Dent Corn 21 years ago he re- ceived little encouragement from people inter- ested in corn on account of its color, which is not as attractive in appearance as the white and yellow varieties, and when we first offered it for sale in the spring of 1896 many people objected to it on account of being red. It has, however, grown in favor to such an extent that we never have enough seed to go arovnd, al- though we increase our acreage each year. We have received more unsolicited testimonials in praise of Northwestern Dent than for any other- grain we have introduced since first established in business. All the most extensive as w-ell as the small corn growers in the Northwest are unanimous in their praise, and have said more nice things about it than we could publish in a book many times this size. To be sure of the genuine article send your order direct to us. Pkt. 5c; lb. 20c, postpaid. Lb. 10c: 10 lbs. 50c; 25 lbs. $1; bu. of 56 lbs. $1.50; 10 bu. $13; 25 bu. $31, by express or freight.

More about Northwestern Dent next page#

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A Little Particular Talk About Will’s Northwestern Dent Corn

When the writer first introduced this corn and had the only stock for sale, many dealers either cried it down or furnished yellow dents to their customers who called for it. This was kep(t up for some four or five years. This corn has hut one name, but some evidently jealous competitors seem to wish to offer something a little different, and add to it “or Smokey Dent,” One party some ten years ago claimed to be the originator and that it was a cross between King Philip Corn and a yellow dent. Some have offered “Large Northwestern Dent,” which turned out to be large in sta'k but very poor corn or none at all, owing to the seed having been grown too far south. If you want to be sure of the genuine article send us your order.

Frank N. Bailey, Lake Bason, Mont.: “The seeds I ?,'ot of j'on last year all grew fine and did well. I planted three pecks of Northwestern Dent corn and it all grew and got ripe.’’

Wm. M. Rannells. Hyatville, Wyo. : “I ra:'sed close to 100 bushels to the acre from the corn I got from you last year. It is the only corn for this country, I think.”

‘‘Dakota Sunshine” Dent Corn

“Dakota Sunshine” Dent Corn is the second earliest yellow dent corn. We have been growing and improving this strain for more than ten years and have been offering it to our customers for eight years. The first year we did so without a name and offered a prize of $25 for the m.ost appropriate name. The prize was aw'arded to Hon. H. U. Thomas, at one time commissioner of agriculture and labor of North Dakota. There is just a few days’ difference between Sunshine Dent and Northwestern Dent, the advantage over the latter being the height of stalK and distance of ear from tne ground. While in far north locations this variety is not as sure a crop as the smaller sorts, we would recommend it for any section where three months of fair corn w^eather is reasonably sure. Pkt. 5c; Ita. 20c, post- paid. Lb. 10c; 10 lbs. 50c; 25 lbs. $1; bu. of 56 lbs. $1.35; 10 bu. or more, at $1.25 per bu. by express or freight.

Mr. C. S. Greengras, Langford, S. D. : “It may please you to know that T wo^ first prize on corn exhibit at our corn show with some of jmur kind of corn, namely Burleigh County Mixed. Gehu and Acme Fodder.”

Minnesota No. 13 Corn

The ears are of handsome appearance, bearing 16 to 20 rows of bright, rich yellow, smooth, wedge-shaped kernels packed closely on the cob from butt to tij). The ears aver- age eight inches in length and are borne usually two on a stalk; matures in ninety days when planted in favorable soil and in a good location, but ninet3'-five to one hundred days places it out of danger under average conditions. The stalks grow to a height of seven feet, and being leafy, make excellent and very nutritious fodder.

This corn has been recommended as the best for this state, but as a matter of history it has not always made good in short seasons, when all of our earlj' varieties matured per- fectly; therefore, we advise planting only a part of your acreage with it. Lb. 20c, postpaid. By express or freight, lb. 10c; 10 lbs. 50c; 25 lbs. $1; bu. of 56 lbs. $2.

Burleigh County Mixed Corn

This corn is a mixture and is a splendid com in every respect. It is a fact that a mixture of two varieties of corn will produce a larger gi’owRh of both stalk and ears than either variety planted by itself. This fact is demonstrated in our Burleigh County Mixture. Lb. 20c postpaid. Lb. 10c; 10 lbs. 40c; 25 lbs, 90c; bu. of 56 lbs, $1.25; 10 bu. $12, by express or freight.

Will’s Acme Fodder Corn

Acme Fodder Corn is a mixture of dent varieties which is usually composed of “off type” of our dent varieties with mixtures of sorts of which we mav have a surplus.

It is an undeniable fact that there can be obtained better feeding qualities from this corn in the far Northwest than from any^ other knowm sort. The reason is evident from the fact that it goes into the glazing period in from 70 to 80 days, at which pei'iod corn possesses the greatest amount of nutriment and should then be harvested. Lb. 20c postpaid. Lb. lOc; 10 lbs. 50c; 25 lbs. $1; bu. of 56 lbs. $1.35; 10 bu. or more at $1.25 per bu, by express or freight,

Oscar H. Will & Co., Bismarck, N. D.

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Corn or Stalks?

If you want Corn, you must plant Will’s Acclimated Varieties.

Will’s Square Deal Dent Corn

Earliest Yellow Dent Corn on Earth.

Supit. P. W. Reinoehl, of tlie Larimore, N. D., State Higli School, writes: A year

ago last spring we purchased a supply of Square Deal Dent com for our High School Experimental Farm, and planted same and secured some seed, which was planted last spring. I thought it possible you would he interested in an extract from the report of the experiments conducted on the plots the past season relating to the varieties of corn. Ground: Wheat stubble spring plowed, each plot had sarne pre-

paration of seed bed and same cultivation.

Plot 1 planted Minnesota No. 13 corn, yield per acre 82 bushels.

Plot 2 planted Northwestern Dent, yield per acre 75 bushels.

Ploit 3 planted Square Deal Dent, yield per acre 88 bushels.

The above corn shelled as follows:

Square Deal Dent, 85 per cent.

Minnesota No. 13, 82 per cent.

Northwestern Dent, 76 per cent

Time of maturity of corn; each plot planted same day. May 26th.

Square Deal and Northwesitern Dent well ripened September 6th.

Minnesota No. 13 well ripened September 15th.

“Square Deal” is a pure yellow dent with a red cob. The ears grow six to eight inches in length and contain from 12 to 16 rows, the 12 row ears predominating. Stalk grows abouit. seven feet, with the ears about two and one-half to three feet from the ground. It is the deepest kernel of any of the acclimated varieties, and although the ears are smaller than the Northwestern Dent ii shells at least 10 per cent more. This corn is growing in favor very rapidly, and it bids fair to take first place among all the early varieties. Pkt. 5c; lb. 20c, postpaid. By express or freight, lb. 10c; lOibs. 50c; 251bs. $1; bu. of 56 lbs. $1.50; 10 bu. $13.

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Pioneer White Dent Corn

If you want corn you must plant Will’s acclimated varieties.

PIONEER WHITE DENT CORN

Mr. Ira W. Parke, Wibaux, Mont., won the $50.00 cup offered by the Northern Pacific Company for tne best ten bushels of corn which was Will’s Pioneer White Dent corn, grown from seed purchased from us.

For many years we have been work- ing to get pure white dent corn suf- ficiently early to mature in this lati- tude and our efforts have been re- warded with this variety, which w© call Pioneer Dent^ which is as early as the iNorthwestern Dent and Square Deal Dent, and earlier than any other sort of Dent corn known.

This corn has rapidly grown in fa- vor, owing to the remarkable success of many of our patrons the past two years, it proves it to be a close com- petitor of the older acclimated sorts. The stalk grows to a height of from six to seven feet with the ears ful'y 2^4 feet from the ground and stalks with two ears are numerous. It is pure white dent with a white cob, ears from six to eight inches in length, mostly twelve rowed and very uniform in shape. The kernel is nearly as deep as Square Deal and shells equal to that variety.

Lb., 20c, postpaid. By express or freight, lOlhs. 5fi; bu. of 561hs. $1.50; 10 bu. $13.

Southern Fodder Corn. It is for fod- der purposes only, as it will not mature the grain in the Northwest. Sow in drills three feet apart at the rate of one bushel per acre to obtain best results. Lb, 20c. postpaid. 10 lbs. 35c; bu. of 56 lbs. $1.25, by express or freight.

Sweet Fodder Corn. This is “off type” varieties of sweet corn not suitable for garden planting. 10 lbs. 50c; bu. of 50 lbs. $2.50, by express or freight.

POPCORN

Queen’s Golden. This is perhaps tne handsomest of all popcorns. It pops perfectly white and a single kernel will expand to nearly an inch. Pkt. 5c; ^ lb. 10c; 41b. 15c; lb. 25c, postpaid. lOlbs. 80c, by express or freight.

White Rice. Everybody knows the old variety named the White Rice. The grains are sharply pointed and the ear IS a handsome one. Pkt, 5c; 4 Ih. 10c; 41b. 15c; lb. 25c, postpaid. lOlbs. 75c, by express or freight.

White Pearl. A pop com well deserv- ing its name. The ears are of good ap- pearance, five or more inches long, with smooth, round white grains. Pkt, 5c; 4 m. 10c; 41b. 15c; lb. 25c, postpaid. lOlbs. $1.25, by express or freight.

Mrs. J. A. Barrett, Wibaux, Mont.: “I am writing you of my splendid success with

your seeds, at the First Wibaux County Fair. October 10, 1914. I took first prize on the best display of vegetables grown upon one farm, first prize on the three Dest head of cabbages, first prize on tomatoes. The judges were Prof. Taylor and one other from Agricultural College, Bozeman, Mont. My exhibit won great admiration from everyone in attendance. A couple of Chard Beets which I had in my collection were a great curi- ositVv I put them in a small flower pot and there was no one who knew what they were until told.”

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HANCHAN BARLEY— (See Cut.)

A strong growing two-rowed bar- ley, originated in ISvolof, Sweden. Prof. L. R. Waldron of the Dickinson Sub-Station says: “This is the high- est yielding bariley we have and we strongly recommend it for western NoijtJi Dakota and districts of similar conditions as well as localities with more favorable conditions. ” We re- gret lack of space to print the table furnished us which shows that Han- chan yielded apiproximately 45 per cent more than the commonly grown six-Towed barley. We have a splen- did stock of this barley which we of- fer as follows: 11b. 15c, postpaid. By express or freight, lOlbs, 50c; bushel of 48 lbs. $1.50'; 2'^ bushel sacks at $1.10 per bushel; 10' bu. $10, bags in- cluded.

Seed Grain

HANCHAN BARLEY

Success Beardless Barley. This barley will ma- ture within sixty days from date of sowing un- der ordinary conditions. A barley without beards, all will admit, is the most desirable thing in that grain, ibut the greatest advantage lies in the extreme earliness which makes it very desir- able, if not indispensable, for early feeding "^^hen old grain is scarce and no other feed is available. Sow 1% bushels per acre, lib, 25c, postpaid. By express or freight, lOlbs, 50c; bushel of 481bs,$1.25; 10 bu., $10.

Oderbrucker Barley. Is a stiff-strawed, heavy yielding, six-rowed, bearded variety. It is about the same as Manshury in season, manner and growth and general ap- pearance, but has a plumper kernel and is heavier. In stiffness of straw and rust resistance, it is superior to all other varieties. 1 lb. 25c, postpaid; 10 lbs. 50c; bushel of 481bs, $1.10; 10 bus, $10.00, express or freight. Ask for prices on larger lots.

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HULLESS BARLEY

This is a Ihulless, beardless and very early variety. Weighs over &0 pounds to the meas- ured bushel. A good yielder on poo,r land. A big yielder on good soil. Makes better ipork than corn. The straw makes good feed. It is not good for malting. It loses its hull in threshing. Its nutritive value is very high. It will grow anywhere that other varie,ties will grow. lib. 25'C, postpaid. By express or freight, hO'lbs. 60c; 50 lbs, $2.

EARLY MOUNTAIN OATS Early Mountain Oat is the earliest and most prolific oat on earth. It was imported a few years ago from the Castle Farm^ Oberroslau, at Unterroslau, Bavaria, by Mr. John Yegan, and has been grown on his farm near this city with great success. It is one of the heaviest, having yielded at times more than 50 pounds to the measured bushel. It seems to be adapt- ed to any kind of soil and makes a remark- able growth on very light, sandy soil, lib, 25c, postpaid. By express or freight, 10 lbs. 50c; bu. of 32 lbs. $1.25; 10 bu. or more $1 iper bu. S'ow 2V2 to 3 bu. per acre.

SWEDISH SELECT OATS.

The stock we offer is pure and clean, en- tirely free from any weed seed and free fro.m any other grain. The three kernel feature, a very common thing with Swedish Select, is one reason for the big yields, lib, 25c, post- paid. By exipresis or freight, 10 lbs, 50c; bu. of 32 lbs, $1; 10 bu. or more, 90c per bu. Write for .prices on larger lots.

WHITE RUSSIAN OATS This strain of White Russian Oats has been grown in this locality for many years on var- ious farms and we believe it to be the best of its kind on Ohe market, lib, 15c, postpaid. By express or freight, lOlbs, 35c; bushel of 32 lbs, 7'5c; 4 bushel sacks, $2.80.

If any other varieties of flax are desired, please ask for samples and prices, as we will be in position to quote.

North Dakota Ag.ricultural College Flax, (No. 155, Wilt Resisting. North Dakota No. 155 Flax was first placed in the regular field trials of the North Dakota Agri- cultural Experiment Station in 1899. It has been bred in a smaller way for a long time, and record of its height, appearance and other useful features recorded in ad- dition to selecting the best of it for seed. lOlbs. 50c; bu. of 561bs. $2.

N. D. R. No. 73 Flax. This vartety Prof. Bolley informed the writer is not only practically wilt proof^ but is at the same time rust proof. We have been reliably informed that this fiax made a good crop on land that had been planted to flax seventeen years in succession and had become so infected that it would produce no common sort. Surely No. 73 is most valuable. Our supply is pure and clean, and ive offer until sold as follows: Ifilbs, 50c; bu. of 5'61bs, $2.00. Sow one-hair bushel per acre.

Primost Flax — Minnesota No. 25. The grains are smaller than those of common flax, but it is a larger yielder and strongly wilt resisting. Those who read ':he farm papers will have noticed that many farmers report large yields of this variety, and in many cases where the common seed and Primost were sown side by side the common varieties were entirely destroyed by flax wilt, while Primost seed made an excellent and profitable crop; lOlbs. 50c; bushel of 56 lbs. $2.

Prices of seed grain and grass seeds subject to change without notice.

EARLY MOUNTAIN OATS

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Speltz or Emmer

Is readily eaten >by all kinds of stock and has shown itself to he especially adapted to feeding milch cows. As a swine feed it is better than any other grain except corn. Horses do well on it. Its most striking value is found in the fact of its drouth resisting qualities. Sow 1Y2 bu per acre. Price per bu (40 lbs) $1.00; 10 bu. '$8.00. Ask for prices on large lots.

Marquis Spring: Wheat

Mr. F. W. McGray, Garrison, N. D. ; “I raised one hundred acres of Blue Stem and one hundred acres of Marquis, both fall plowing, both sowed just before a heavy snow in the spring. The Marquis was ripe 10 days earlier than the Blue Stem, was not af- fected at all by rust, very nice kernels, going No. 1 Northern. Marquis yield was 2,250 bushels. Blue Stem had lots of small kernels, went No. 2 Northern, was badly affected by rust. The yield was 1,833 bushels.”

Professor Saunders discovered Marquis by acclimating Hard Red Calcutta Wheat and crossing it wuth Red Fife, thus combining the extreme earliness of the former iwith the superb quality of the latter. Kernels are dark red, hard and good size. Heads are medium in length and beardless. Smooth yellow chaff. Straw medium in height and very stiff. Experiment shows that a field standing two weeks after dead, ripe did not shell in handling.

Every flarmer in the Northwest knows W'hat ten days means in the maturity of the wheat crop, particularly in a cool wet season. Per pkt. 10c; per lb. 25c, postpaid. lOlbsrS'Oc; boishel of 60 lbs, $1.56, by express or freight.

Blue Stem Wheat

Minnesota No. 169.

Now too, well known to need a description except thait it was the very best sort we had previous to thb Introduction of Marquis. 1 lb. 25c, postpaid. By ex- press or freight, 16 lbs, 50c; bushel of 60 lbs, $1.'50. Ask for prices on large lots.

I Durum or Macaroni Spring Wheat

Ml,caroni wheat is a spring w’heat. It will produce at least one-third more grain in .a goofi year than any other wheat, and in a dry year will make a crop where ordinary wheat will be : almost or quite a total failure. The U. S. department of Agriculture says in its bulletin: “It is not only true that Macaroni whea4:s can

be grown, in dry districts, but they must be grown there in order to produce the best quality of grain-” In the semi-arid sections the conditions are perfect for producing this, wheat', lib. 2'6c, postpaid. By express or freight, 1/Qlbs. 50c; bushel of 60 lbs $1.50.

Turkey Red Winter Wheat

Th.e past season has demonstrated the fact that winter wheat is a surer crop than spring wheat w^hen there is sufficient moisture in the fall to produce a good strong ^stool.

The past few years there has been -an increased demand for winter wheat seed and:,do ,,meet the fiemand we have concluded to put this variety in stock as it is the best Winter wheat we have found for this locality. It is a red bearded wheat, with a veiry strong straw and ‘is a heavy cropper. Per lb. 20c, postpaid. By express or freight, lOlbs. 60«c; ^bushel of 601bs. $1.50, or at a slight advance on market price in season.

Spring Rye

We have been trying for many years to make our farmer customers understand the many advantages in raising rye. It is one of the surest crops in the Northwest; it is most valuable for the grain and straw, also for cutting green for hay. What we offer is the best strain in cultivation, absolutely clean and plump. Send for sample. Per lb, 15c, postpaid. By express or freight, lO'lbs. 50c ; bu. of -561b s. $1.56.

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WINTER RYE.

For fall sowing, maturing very early the following summer. Yields heavier than the spring variety and of 'better quality. We have secured a large quantity, whicn is now on hand to fill orders upon a moment’s notice. We will mail sample and guarantee the goods w© send you to ibe the same stock. Per lb, 15c, postpaid. By express or freight, 10 lbs, &0c; bushel of OOlbs, $1.25. Write for price in season.

Silver Hull Buckwheat. This variety originated abroad and is a decided improve- ment on th© old black or grey sort; sown at the same, time as common buckwheat, under the same conditions, it matures a few days earlier, continues longer in bloom and yields double rhe quantity. Makes the finest flour. Pier Ib, 15c, post- paid. By express or freight, I'Olbs. 50c; bushel, 481bS'. $1.35.

Japanese Buckwheat. Entirely distinct from all other varieties; th© kernels are at least double the size of any other variety, and of a shape peculiar and disitinct from all others. 'On account of its earliness it can be grown further north than any other. iSow one-half bushel per acre. Per lb. 15c, postpaid. By express or freight. 10 lbs. 5'Oc; bushel of 4i81bs, $1.25.

FIELD PEA®.

White Marrowfat. We find by experience that the White Marrowfat pea is superior to any other sort for this locality. It will stand drouth better and yield heavier than any other variety. Besides being the best for field culture, it is also an excellent pea for table use. Our stock this year is remarkably fine. Sow two bushels per acre. 11b. 25c, postpaid. By express or freight, lib. 15c; lOlbs. 80c; bushel of 601bs, $3.25.

Black-Eyed Marrowfat. This, as well as the preceding, is extensively grown as a field pea, hardy and productive, lib, 25c, postpaid. By express or freight, lib, 15c; lOlbs. 80c; bushel of eotbs. $3.25.

CANADA FIELD PEA. For Hogs, Horses, Cattle and Sheep. Equal to Corn

(From Dept. Agri. Year Book, 19'05.) No other grain crop, except perhajp® oats, can be devoted to so great a variety of uses. The grain is possessed of a relatively high feeding value, and the same is true of the straw.

There is no kind of live stock on the farm to which peas cannot be fed with positive advantage. They make a good food for horses at work, and colts during the period of devel- opment, if given as a part of the grain food. As a food fbr fattening cattle they are probably unex- celled.”

Peas may be grown suc- cessfully on a variety of soils, but those designated clay loams, and which are well supplied with lime, are beat adapted to their growth. However, good crops may be obtained in the stiffest clays. The pot- ash element in these favors, the growth of peas. Light, leachy sands, being defi- cient in moisture, do not produce enough of growth of vine, and black humas soils produce too much. Ov- er-wet soils are wholly un- suited to the growth of peas. Sow 114 to 2 bushels per acre. Sample on application Ibc; lOlbs. 60c; bu'sbel. of 601bs. $2.75.

All catalog pricesi include strong new bags, change without notice.

CANADA FIELD PEAS

11b, 20c, postpaid. By express or freight, lib.

Prices of seed grain subject lo

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Some Facts About Grass, Clover, Etc.

In the first place, we want to say to our friends and patrons: Leave so-called

meadow and pasture mixtures alone. As a rule they are mixed with a lot of stuff that cannot be sold by itself. If you want a mixture of grasses, clover, etc., get good pure seed of each sort you want rnd mix them yourself, and you will know what you have got. We make no mixture except our Emerald Lawn. If you want any other mixture, describe your locality, soil and subsoil and the purpose for which you desire it and we will undertake to tell you the mixture you are most likely to succeed with. We are plain people and we want to give you some plain talk, as the chances are, you or most of you, who read this book, are plain people also. Some land boomers and others at this time are trying to make the people believe that they can grow anything in the line of grass and clover anywhere in the Northwest. We are not in the land business, but we are in a business which gives us a deep interest in the people who own and till the land, and we do not want them to plant and sow large quantities of seeds that will bring them no re- turns. We are growing and dealing in seeds as a part of our business, but we do not want to sell the farmer anything unless we are sure it will bring a return for his labor. The writer has had thirty-three years’ experience in the Northwest, and is willing to volunteer a little advice to those who are looking for it. If you cannot profit by the experience of neighbors who have preceded you, as to the pos- sibilities of grasse and clovers, we would advise you to go slow on the start and make some inexpensive experiments first. There are a great many lo- calities in the Northwest, notably the high rolling prairies, where grasses (except the natives, Brome Grass and English Blue Grass) will not thrive one year with an- other for the simple reason that, as a rule, the falls are very dry, the ground freezing dry, which destroys the root or renders it so weak that it is of no value. The same is true of all clovers except the White Dutch. Alfalfa has been a partial success, and in many localities will prove of great value, but without irrigation it will never succeed with a hard, dry subsoil. If you have such a subsoil do not waste your time and money trying to grow alfalfa unless you are prepared to irrigate the surface. If you have land with an open moist subsoil, where the roots can at all times reach the moisture, it will be a success.

Western Rye Grass or Slender Wheat Grass

This grasis is a native of the Northwest. Here, in the Missouri Val- ley, it grows to some extent on the bot- tom lands; it is also seen bordering old trails, where it often grows four feet high. It thrives on quite stro*ng alkali lands. 11b, 25c, postpaid. By express or freight. 15 Tbs (enough for one acre), $2.50; 50 lbs. $9; 100 lbs. $16.

Meadow Frescue English Blue Grass. Succeeds well in most all the soils from high dry lands to moist, standing the dry summer heat excellently. It is valuable as a pasture grass, being one of the earliest in the spring and latest in the fall. It is nutritious and very fatten- ing. It is hardy, never grows in tufts, and being tender and succulent makes excellent hay. 11b. 36c; 2 lbs. 65c, post- paid. By freight or express, bu (14 lbs), $3.50.

Red Top. A valuable grass for low moist ■places, such as old lake beds, basins, and other localities, where the soil is naturally quite moist. Produces good grazing and an excellent hay. Fancy, solid seed, four lbs equal to one bushel of chaff seed. Per lb, 45c, postpaid. By express or freight, 1 lb. 35c; lOlbs or more, 30c per lb.

Prices oT'crass and Clover Seed Subject to Change Without Notice.

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BROME GRASS

Austrian Brome Grass

Bromus Inermis.

Bnomus Inermis has proved a decided success. It forms a leafy compact turf and does well for pasture and hay. It makes hay of about the same quality as timothy and yields well. It stands drought the best of any of our cultivat- ed grasses. It starts growth early in the spring and remains green a little longer than do most grasses. We rec- ommended some years ago that the seed be sown with one-third to one-half seed- ing of oats (which should be cut green and very high stubble left) instead of alone. In this way 15 pounds to the acre is sufficient, as the oats assist in keeping down the weeds. Results prove that our recommendation was a good one.

The supply of good seed free from quack grass is very limited, but the sup- ply of seed containing good grass is very abundant. Purchasers should be very careful in buying as there is a great quantity of apparently good seed being offered which analysis shows contains quack grass. Our seed is all passed on by the 'State Seed Commissioner.

We confine ourselves to the North Dakota product,: which is\ heavier and germinates a greate:^: per centum than any other we have, " ever tested. The seed we offer is thoroughly^ matured and dry. 1 lb 2'5n, ■ postpaid. 15 lb s. enough for one acre, ; $3 1 100 -lbs. $15. Prices of Grass and Clover; except Em- erald Lawn, subject to change without notice.

Timothy. Our best grade of timothy is equal to the very best on the market- We will be pleased to send samples on application. Sow one peck per acre. Per lb, 25c, postpaid. By express or freight, bu, of 45 lbs. $4. We also have a lower grade, which is as good as the average at $3. Samples and prices on application.

Kentucky Blue Grass. (See cut.) We handle nothing but the fancy, clean seed, the very best procurable, witbou*' regard to cost. Blue grass is not valuable as a hay crop but makes good pasturafge. It will stand considerable hardship, but should not be sown on high rolling prairie land in the Dakotas, as in such lobalities it is liable to be damaged in case the soil freezes up dry in the fall. Sov 20 pounds per acre. Per lb. Sihe, postpaid. By express or freight, bu. or 141bs. $2.

Emerald Lawn Grass third page of cover.

KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS

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HIGH GRADE CLOVER AND ALFALFA

A LITTLE TALK ON CLOVER AND ALFALFA.

The cheapest Clover and Alfalfa seed is dearest in the end. We handle nothing but the best grade and no doubt lose a great deal of other trade in consequence as some people who are willing to sow a cheaper seed than we offer will send their order to some house selling a cheap grade and with it their order for other goods. Not only is our clover and alfalfa seed the best to be had, but it is grown in the highest latitudes where it can be produced- Our clover is grown in Northern Min- nesota and North Dakota, and our native alfalfa in Norfch Dakota and Montana.

Our comparative trials show Montana seed to be superior in every respect.

The U. S. Dept, of Agriculture says: “In addition to the hay crop. Alfalfa at two

years adds to the value of every acre on which it grows.”

Alfalfa produces from 3 to 7 tons hay to the acre.

It has as much protein as Wheat bran.

Three hundred and sixty stalks have been grown from one seed.

It does not exhaust the soil, it enriches the soil.

It can be ground into meal to feed hogs and chickens.

It will grow 3 to 5 crops a year.

Alfalfa in money value is worth 45 per cent more than other Clovers and 60 per per cent more than Timothy.

Ten milch cows can be fed on less than 2 acres by soiling.

One acre will pasture 20 hogs for 6 months.

I'hree pounds a day makes a full feed for fattening lambs.

Four to five pounds makes full feed for fattening aged sheep.

Thirty-five pounds makes full feed for fattening steers.

A lamb will winter and thrive on 3 pounds a day.

Sheep fed on Alfalfa will gain from 8 to 15 pounds in 75 days and will doubli with small grain ration added.

Lambs wintered on Alfalfa will produce one to two pounds more of wool than when on the ranch.

Alfalfa is a fine poultry feed when cut fine and this is also a good way to feed it to hogs in winter.

Fed to dairy cows Alfalfa maintains the fiow of milk equal to June Grass for near- ly a whole year. It can be chopped fine with corn meal. Such a mixture is worth more a pound than the original corn meal.

Many interesting facts in addition to the above might be cited about Alfalfa. It would hardly be possible to say too much about Alfalfa, it is a working plant which is changing the destiny (of many farming sections.

With the exception of postpaid prices on small lots we do not guarantee prices here quoted for any length of time as they are subject to change without notice Therefore, unless your order states plainly not to ship except at list prices we will execute the order at the best possible price, whether higher or lower — if higher we will send value of remittance. If lower we will return balance.

We will be pleased to quote prices and submit samples on application.

Medium Red. Also sometimes called June Clover which name is local in some of the eastern states at least, owing to the custom of cutting the first crop of hay sometimes during the month of June, . the second growth of the season being the seed producer. Sow 8 pounds with timothy. Per lb. 35c, postpaid. By express or freight, lb. 25c; 10 lbs. $2; 50 lbs. $9; 100 lbs. $17.50.

Alsike, or Swedish Clover. Not so strong a growing sort as the above, but better in quality. Will stand more hardships and thrive in a drier and poorer soil. Sow 8 pounds per acre. Per lb. 35c, postpaid. By express or freight, lib. 25c; lOlbs. $2.50'; 50 lbs. $12; 100 lbs. $23.

White Dutch Clover. The hardiest of all clovers, not valuable for hay. Makes very good pasture if sown with other pasture grasses. Only grows about six inches high at most. Per lb. 50c, postpaid. By express or freight, lib. 40c; 10 lbs or more, 35c per pound.

Crimson Clover. An annual clover suitable for late forage for sheep and cattle. Can be sown with Dwarf Essex Rape at the last cultivation of corn and if there is sutficient moisture in the soil it will make large quantities of fall forage. Per lb, 25c postpaid. By express or freight, lb. 20c; 10 lbs or mere, 18c per lb.

PRICES OF GRASS AND CLOVER SEED ARE SUBJECT TO MARKET CHANGES.

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Alfalfa or Lucerne

Will's Pioneer Brand, Registered U. S, Pat. Office.

A Little More Talk About

Alfalfa

Studies and exip-eriments in alfalfa during the past few years have brought a new era in alfalfa production and the demand for hardy seed. It has Ibeen proved be- yond a doubt that the variegated strains with the brauching roots and low spreading crowns are the only really hardy types for the SNorthwest. Of this class the best advertised are the Orimm, Baltic and the Hanseni :SiJberia varieties; to this list, however, has been added recently by Mr. M. Lf. Wilson of the Mbntana Exiperiment Station another strain with an actual test record superior to any of them, namely: the Liscomb strain. The 'Grimm seed which we still catalog is almost prohibitive in price and the Hansen iseed is hardly procurable at all. We have, however, a small supply of the high priced Grimm and can furnish roots of the Grimm and Hansen Cossack. It has, however, been our (great good fortune to procure a fairly (extensive supply of' Liscomb strain wiMch we are able to offer at a reasonable price.

Grimm or Everlasting Alfalfa. Nearly eyery farmer knows the history of this strain of alfalfa and it seems to be sitanding on its pasft reputation. We offer what we believe to be the genuine article at $1.00' per pound, postpaid.

(Strong Roots, grown from seed from U. S. Department of Agricullture, per dozen, $1.00, postpaid. By express or freight, dozen, 50c; 100, $'2'.0'0. 'Plants will not be sent nntil planting, time in spring, but we advise placing orders early asi stock is limijted.

Has a better record than Grimm’s for the Dakotas and

Montana

Mp. M. L. Wilson of the Montana Experiment station has investigated the Lis- comb strain of variegated alfalfa which comes from the old Liscomb ranch near Brandenburg, Mont., south of (Miles City. He has brought to light the following facts obtained from Mr. Liscomb who planted the first field. The field was first planted In 1877 with seed obtained from a field in Germany 100 years old at that time. It has done very well since, has shown no sign of winter killing and has been a great drought resister. Grimms has been grown in this country but 33 years and in the much more favorable climate of Minnesota. Per tb. 45c, postpaid. By ex- press or freight, lOtbs. $4.00; lOOtbs. $35.00.

Turkestan Alfalfa. This seed is grown in a climate the same as our own, which is supposed to make it hardier. The U. S. Department of Agriculture does not rec- ommend it, but we carry a small stock for any of our pattrons who may desire it. Sow 10 lbs per acre. Per lb. 40c, postpaid. By express or freight, Hb. 35c; 10 lbs. $3; 501b s. $12; lOOlbs. $20.

Mrs. Nellie E. Dixon, Dayton, Wash.: “I sent for your seeds last year and they were very fine and satisfactory.”

Liscomb

Alfalfa

The Pioneer Strain

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ALFALFA — Continued.

Montana Alfalfa

This is non-irrigated or dry land seed and next to the Liscomh Seed has no comipetitor oxcept the 'Noiith Dakota grown which is not very plentiful. It is no longer nenessarj- to go into the matter at length of the superiority of dry land seed as the intelligent farmer iknows already. Per lb, 36e, postpaid, ©y express or freight, lib. 25e; laibs. $2.50; lOOlbs, $22.<)i0'.

North Dakota Alfalfa

Judging from the offering of North Dakota alfalfa seed one would be led to her lieve the supply to be quite extensive but as a matter of fact the quantity is very limited and we have but very little to offer. Per lb. 50e, postpaid. By express or freighjt^, 10 lbs. $4.00; 1001b s. $35.00.

Utah Grown Alfalfa. As we have patrons who desire a cheaper grade of seed we offer this at 15c per pound by express or freight without regard to quantity.

Hanson's Cossack Alfalfa. This is one of the variegated sorts gathered by Prof. Hanson in his travels. We paid one cent each for the original seeds. We have no seeds to offer but have strong thrifty plants at $1.00 per dozen, postpaid; $3.00 per hundred by express or freight.

Sweet Clover

White Blossom or Bokhara. Sweet Clo- ver gives promise of becoming a rival of Alfalfa on some soils. Until recently Sweet Clover has been regarded by many as a troublesome weed. Its real value is beginning to be appreciated.

It is a biennial plant and bears close resemblance to Alfalfa but it is larger and coarser in growth. It will grow on soils on which Alfalfa cannot thrive and will make excellent grow'th on lands so hard and barren that they will sustain scarcely any other vegetation. It is the first plant to grow in the spring.

Some claim that stock will not eat it, but as soon as they acquire a taste for it, they frequently consume it in prefer- ence to Alfalfa or other pasturage. It is said cattle fed upon Sweet Clover will not bloat.

When grown for hay, one crop and sometimes two may be cut the first sea- son. The second year, two or three crops may be cut. It should be mowed just before it commences to blossom and before the stems become hard and woody. As it is tall growing and stools very freely, the yield of green forage is tremendous.

Sweet Clover is a biennial, that is, it lives but two years. At the end of the second season the tops and roots die. lib. 45c, postpaid. By express or freight, Itb, 35c; lOIbs, $3.25; lOOIbs, $30.00.

Yellow Blossom. This variety belongs to the same family as white blossom sweet clover, but it is not so prolific in growth, will not produce so large a ton- nage, does not grow quite so tall, but is from ten to three weeks earlier.

The flowers are yellow in place of rhite. 11b. 35c, postpaid. By express or reight, 11b. 25c; lOlbs, $2.00; lOOlbs. $18. ’rices subject to change without notice.

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Millet and Forage Plants

These prices are subject to change without notice. We always fill orders at the lowest possible figures; If you want a large quantity write for prices.

A Little Talk About Millet

There has been a good deal of explaining in past years in regard to the differ- ence between what is called the German or Golden Millet and Common Millet. The facts are as follows: What is known as German and Common Millet are one

and the same, except that the seed of one is grown at the south and the other at the north. German Millet is a hot climate plant, and grows to greatest per- fection pretty well south. What is called Common Millet is the product of the same millet grown at the north. What we want in the northwest is a stock of the southern product grown in southern Nebraska, southern Iowa, northern Kan- sas, northern Missouri or Illinois or Indiana. If the seed is grown further south than these localities the growth will be rank and coarse like small corn stalks, and will not come near enough to maturity before killing frost to head out or con- tain anything but wmter and a little dry matter. If grown further north than these localities they become what we call Common Millet and produce an in- ferior Quality and quantity of hay. Seed grown at the north from the southern grown, will produce the first year a very good hay crop, but after that it deterior- ates rapidly until no better than Pigeon Grass. Prices subject to change without notice. Sow 25Tbs to the acre.

German or Golden. (Southern Grown.) Our stock is grown in the right locality and will make the best grade of hay. 10 lbs. 60c; 25 lbs. $1.26; 501b s (1 bu.), $2.

Siberian. This millet resembles the common millet except the color is reddish and does not deteriorate by being grown continually at the north; a very desira- ble and profitaible crop. lOlbs. 50c; 251bs. $90c; 501bs (l!bu.), $1.50.

Japanese. Entirely distinct from any other variety. Grows six feet high. It produces immense crops. iCian be cut several times in one season, lib. 2bc; postpaid. lOlbs, $1; 401b.s (1 bu.), $3.

Hungarian Millet. Often called Hungarian Grass. In general favor for summer forage purposes, as it can be sown in June as a second crop, and it will be ready to cut in sixty days. It will yieM two or three tons of hay per acre Lb, 20c, postpaid. lOlbs, 50c; 251bs. $1; 5'Olbs (1 bu.), $1.76.

Kursk Millet. Claimed by some to be superior to all other sorts. No doubt it iS good for extremely arid localities. cffor it in a small way and recommend

small trials where i/b has not been tried out already. 11b, postpaid, 26c. lOllbs. $1; 251bs. $1.75; 601bs (1 bu), $3.

Broom Corn or Hog. This millet is very early, has heads like broom corn in shape, but very much smaller. The seed is an excellent fowl food, particularly for little chickens. It is not a valuable ha^ producer, but the seed crop is of the greatest value. 10‘lbs. 50c; 26 lbs. 90c; 50 lbs (1 bu.), $1.50.

Early Fortune, This resembles the above in every way except that the seed is red instead of white. lOlbs. 50c; 25 lbs. 90c; 501b s (1 bu.), $1.50.

Broom, Corn. Improved Evergreen. This is the earliest and the only variety we have tried which is sure of maturi+v before killing frost. It produces a brush of the higheist possible quality. Hb. 25c. postpaid. lOIbs. $1.

Write for prices on larger lots.

Prices of all the above, except otherwise noted, are by express or freight.

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MILLET AND FORAGE PLANTS— (Continued.)

Dwarf Essex Rape. Dwarf Essex Rape produces excellent pasture for nearly all kinds of stock.

It is an annual bearing a close resemblance in leaf and stalk to the rutabagas, but both leaf and stalks are more numerous in the rape plant and of a taller habit of growth. It is a pasture plant that may be eaten off by any kind of live stock, but is pre-eminently fitted to furnish pasture for sheep and swine. A good crop will furnish at least twelve tons of green fodder per acre, and its nutritive value is nearly twice that of clover. One acre of well grown rape wull furnish pasture for ten to twenty head of sheep for two months, and in that time -will fatten them in good form for the market. Dwarf Essex Rape thrives best on a good soil, rich in vegetable matter. Slough lands are excellent.

When rape is sown broadcast, five pounds of seed per acre will suffice. When sown in rows, say thirty inches apart, and cultivated, from one to two pounds will be enough. It is now being grown in the northern and middle states, from Atlantic to the Pacific. Price, lib, 30c, postpaid. By express or freight, 11b, 25c; 10 lbs, $2.00; lO'Olbs, $15.00. Subject to market change.

SORGHUM OR CANE

Early Amber. Much has been written by the various Agricultural Experimental Sta- tions in regard to the use of Sorghum for fodder purposes. In many localities this has taken the place of Corn as a Fodder crop. The reason for this is that it can stand more dry weather than corn. It also pro- duces more W’eight of palatable Fodder per acre. MTiere Sorghum is grown to cut for hay, it should be sown ' broadcast at the rate of about 50 to 60 lbs. per acre. Lb, postpaid, 20c. lOlbs, §1; lOOlbs. |5, by ex- press or freight.

Kaffir Corn. Itb, 20c, postpaid. Express or freight, lOlbs. 50c; 50ms. $1.80; lOOtbs. $3,50.

FETERITA — The Great Drouth Resisting Crop. Has proven itself a valuable fodder crop. Makes crop where Kaffir fails. It branches from the root, yields heavier and nuch earlier than Kaffir, 3 to 4 pounds will plant an acre. Per lb, 20c, postpaid. By express or freight, 51bs. 75c; lOlbs. $1.00; 251bs. $2.00.

Sunflower. Mammoth Russian. Itb, 15c, postpaid. Express or freight, lOIbs. 80c; lOOtbs. $7.50.

Cow Peas. Whippoorwill. The best for the Northwest. Pk. $1; bu. $3.50.

Peanuts. Spanish. Earliest variety grown; pods are small, but remarkably solid and well filled. Sow in drills 3 feet apart., placing the nuts 8 to 10 inches apart to al- low for the bushy habit of the plants. Pkt, 10c; %lb. 15c; Itb, 30c; postpaid. By ex- press, lib 20c; 5Ibs. 75c.

Peanuts. Mammoth Virginia. The most profitable variety to grow, and is more de- sirable than the common spreading kind, because more easily cultivated, very erect

apart. Pkt. 10c, %lb. 20c; Itb. 30c, postpaid. By express or freight, lib. 20c; 5Ibs. 75c.

Write for Prices on Millet and Cane, Grass, Clover, Alfalfa and Rape.

SORGUUM OR CAXE

HAIRY, WINTER OR SAND VETCH (Vecia Villosa)

The plant is a branching, climbing vine, many of its branches attaining a length of 8 to 10 feet. May be sown in spring or fall, if sown in early spring and conditions are favorable, the plant will be in bloom in August and will remain green until the ground is frozen; if sown alone, 60 lbs. per acre; if sown with grain, use half that quanjtity. With oats if in the spring, and rye if in the fall Lb. 30c, post- paid. Express or freight, lOlbs. $2.00; lOOlbs. $15.00.

Spring Vetch, Can only be sown in the spring. Prices same as above.

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BISMARCK NURSERY

CERTIFICATE OF EXAMINATION.

This is to certify that I have this date examined the Nurseries and Stock- of Oscar H. Will & Co. and found the same to be free from dangerously injurious Insects and Plant Diseases.

Dated August 27, 1914, at Bismarck, N. D. C. B. WALDRON.

Remember that we can save you lots of good dollars on a very small order, but you must send direct to us as we have no agents.

Prices of Trees and Plants include packing securely and delivery on car& here. Purchaser pays all transportation charges on receipt of goods.

We guarantee that all trees and plants at these catalog prices shall reach the purchaser in good condition, when shipped by express or parcel post.

No order for trees and plants will be accepted for less than one dollar.

Treatment of Trees from the Nursery. When the trees and shrubs are received from the nursery, if in a bundle place the roots in water before opening and let them remain for several hours, if convenient, then unpack and prepare for planting as directed below. If trees are boxed, open one side of the box and turn in suf- ficient water to wet them thoroughly, then place them in a cellar or some protected cool place until ready to plant. If not ready for several days the lect plan would be to “heel” them in by placing the roots in a trench and covering firmly with earth, which must be moist.

Preparing Soil and Planting Trees. For trees larger than four-year-old seedlings if not convenient to have the whole surface thoroughly cultivated, as in prairie sod or lawn, holes should be dug in proportion to the size of the tree to be planted. For a tree of one inch caliper and under, the hole should be two feet in diameter, and for every additional inch or fraction the hole should be increased in size to one foot in diameter. The hole should be only deep enough to admit of placing the tree a few inches deeper in the new home than it was originally grown. Any soil and subsoil, so far as the writer’s experience and observation goes, will grow trees, except shale o.r alkali, if the necessary moisture is supplied. For all small trees planted for wind breaks and groves, prepare the ground about the same as for corn, except that the cultivation should be a little deeper. It is not necessary that the soil should have been cultivated a term of years and planted to other crops. In fact, this is a mistaken idea many planters' cling to, but the writer has proved the •contrary, to his satisfaction at least. The people who stick to the idea of long cul- tivation of the soil for tree planting also admit that the best crop of grain is also obtained from new land. Then why not the best growth of trees while the land isi new? The best crop of grain can be raised on the new land because the new land retains more moisture than the land that has been in cultivation a number of years; for the same reason trees will live and make a better growth on new land than on old cultivated land.

All forest trees, up to and including four years, should be root pruned to about six inches below the collar and then “puddled” in mud thick enough to leave a thin coating upon the roots, and immediately planted in the following manner: Take

an ordinary spade, drive it full length into the ground in as near a perpendicular position as possible; press top of handle backward, then forward, sufficiently to lea'^e a hole about two inches from back to front of the width of the spade blade. In this opening place the roots of the tree; at the same time draw out the spade with a slight forward motion, which will allow the fine earth to close in about the roots, then tread firmly, keeping the tree in position with the one hand holding by the top. This is the best possible way to plant small trees and can be done very rapidly by one man to spade and another man or active boy to “stick.”

Cultivation of Trees. All groves and wind-breaks should be well cultivated for four or five years, after which all the care they need is to protect them from stock and fire.

Lawn and avenue trees cannot, of course, be cultivated to the same extent, but a small space about the tree should be kept free from grass and weeds, and mulched with well rotted stable manure or some other material that will hold the moisture for the use of the trees instead of being evaporated by the sun and wind.

Pruning. Trees may be pruned or trimmed to almost any form to please the fancy of the owner, without damage, but should be done while the wood is dormant, ex- cept the Box Elder, which must be done in the growing season to avoid loss of sap.

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Forest and Ornamental Trees

All trees, particularly forest and ornamental, have made a splendid igrowth past season and the favorable autumn weather matured the new wood thoroughly. We have never had a more thrifty lot of trees to offer. We are giving our patrons not only extra tine stock but many sorts at greatly reduced prices.

Ash. One year, 6 to 10 inches; per 100. 50c; 500, $1.50; 1,000, $'2 76 Two years, 10 to 20 inches; per 100, 75c; 500, $2; 1,000,’ $3.’50.

Three years, 20 to 30 inches; 100, $1.25; 600, $6; 1,000', $10.00.

Four to six feet, each 25c; doz, $2.50; 100, $22.

Six to eight feet, each, 30c; doz. .$2.00; lOO, $26.

Bight to ten feet, each 40c; doz. $4; 100, $30.

Postpaid, one year, 25 for 50c; 50, $1; 100, $1.25.

Seed per lb.. 35c, postpaid.

Box Elder. (Ashed leaved Maple.) One year, 6 to 10 inches; per 100, 45c: 500, $1.25; 1,000,* $1.50; 10,000, $12.

Two years, 10 to 20 inch; per 100, 75c; 500, $1.50; 1,000, $2.75 Twenty to thirty inch, 100, 80c; 500, $3; 1,000, $5.

Three to four feet, 100, $2; 500, $8; 1,000, $16.

Four to five feet, each 15c; doz, $1; 100, $4.

Five to six feet, each 20c; dozen, $1.25; 100, $5.

Six to eight feet, each 35c; doz. $2.50; 100, $20.

Eight to ten feet, each 40c; doz. $3; 100, $25.

Two to three inch Caliper, $1 each.

Postpaid, one year, 25 for 40c; 50 75c; 100, $1.

Seed per lb., 35c, postpaid.

Cottonwood. One year, 6 to 12 inch; per 100, 50c; 500, $1.25; 1,000, $2.

Two years, 12 to 20 inch; per 100, 75c; 500, $1.75; 1,000, $3.

Three years, 20 to 30 inch; per 100, $1; 500, $3; 1,000, $5.

Four years, 30 to 40 inch; per 100, $1.50; 500, $5.50; 1,000, $9.

Six to eight feet, each 25c; doz, $2; 100, $12.

Eight to ten feet, each 35c; doz, $2.50; 100, $15.

Three to four inch diameter, cut any length desired, each $1.50.

Postpaid one year, 25, 35c; 50, 65c; 100, 90c.

We wish to call particular attention to our six to eight and eight to ten foot coit- tonwoods which are nursery grown, strong and thrifty. We recommend them for street and farm planting where quick growth is desired both for ornament and profit.

Big Returns from Cottonwood Trees

At a meeting of the Southwestern Horticultural Society of Iowa some time ago, a gentleman of good reputation made an interesting statement with reference to the profits of timber culture on the western prairies. Twenty years ago he planted a row of cottonwood slips four feet apart and half a mile long along the highway fronting bis farm. The trees grew tall and thrifty, and as they attained large, size drew upon bis farm field adjoining for a width of three rods, occupying thus about three acres of land. Last fall and winter all but one hundred of the trees were cut and from them was made 32,000 feet of serviceable lumber, board measure, and 250- cords of wood. The lumber sold at $15 per thousand and the wood was worth $2.25 per cord, or a cash value for the lumber grown on these three acres of $1,042, or $347.50 per acre, making an annual income of $17.37 per acre for each of the twenty years. It should be stated in this connection that these trees' grew upon the loose soil of the Mis- souri slope, a soil where the cottonwood tree finds its most perfect development, and we believe the above record could be duplicated upon the average prairie soils of the west

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Elm. (American), 12 to IS inches, per lOO', 75c; 500, $3; 1,00'0, $5^5i0'.

Eighteen to twenty-five inch, per 100, $1; 500, $4.50; 1,000, $8.

Six to eight feet, each 50c; doz. $5.

Postpaid, 12 to 18 inch, per 25, 50c; 50, 75c; 100, $1.25.

Norway Poplar. The Norway Poplar appears to cobine more desirable qualities in a high degree than any other tree that has been brought before the public. Its origin is in doubt. We have no evidence that it came from Norway. But it first came to light among the Norwegians of Southern Minnesota, where it has been gaining in popularity on its merits for the past thirty years. During the past six years it has been successfully grown in the Northwestern states. 6 to 8 feet, 25c each; $2.50 per doz; $15 per lOO. 8 to 10 feet, each 4i0c; $4 per doz; $25 per lOiO.

Poplar. (B'alm of Gilead.) The popularity of the Balm lof Gilead is increasing rapidly, as its remarkable hardiness and beauty becomes better known. 6 to 8 feet, each, 25c; doz. $2. 10' to 12 feett, each 35c; doz. $3.50.

Poplar. (Populous Certenensis.) Thte true Russian Poplar. This Poplar proves to be one of the most hardy trees. It is a thrifty, rapid, vigorous grower, pyra- midal in form, with large glossy leaves. 2 to 3 feet, doz, $1'; lOO, $4, postpaid, doz, $1.50'. 4 to 6 feet, each, 25c; doz, $2.

Poplar, Northwestern. This is a native of the Turtle iMoimtain region of North Dakota and seems to be closely allied to the Balm of Giliad. It is a beautiful hardy, rapid growing tree, very desirable. Each, 25c; doz, $2.00; 100, $20.00.

Linden, American. A stately tree, growing 60 to 80 feet tall, with large shining cordate leaves. Valuable for its beauiifuil white wood. Its flowers ap- pear in July. 6 to 8 feet, 50c; doz. $4.50.

Linden, European. A fine pyramidal tree, with large leaves and fragrant flowers. Largely used for street and or- namental planting, developing into beau- tiful specimens. 6 to 8 feet, 50c; doz. $4.5'0.

Soft Maple. We have succeeded in ac- climating some very nice stock of this very desirable tree, but would not rec- ommend it wherte conditions are very dry unless water can be applied plenti- fully particularly' before freezing in the fall. Two year seedlings per hundred, $1.0'0'; 500, $4.00. Doz, postpaid, 25c. 6

to 8 feet, each, 25c; doz. $2.50; bOO, $18.

NORWAY POPLAR

Willow, Diamond. The most valuable as to timber of all the willow family. It is a native of North Dakota and is most hardy. It has a shrubby tendency, and in such form is valuable as part of shelter belt or hedge, but, if a little attention is paid to pruning from the start there is no more graceful tree to be had. Diamond Willow makes the best fuel of any known wood, and the posts will outlast by many years the best white cedar. iSeedlings, per 100, 75c; 500, $2.6i0i; 1,000, $4. Doz, 25c; 100, $1, postpaid. Cuttings, 500, $1; 1,000, $1.50, by express or freight.

Beware the sleek talking tree agents with high prices and wonderful stof*ies who tell you “Wil'j has no nursery.”

Oscar H. Will & Co., Bismarck, N. D.

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Willow, Laurel Leaved Russian. A handsome ornamental tree, with very large, shining, laurel- like leaves; bright green bark in winter, a fine specimen the year round. Fine plants from cut- tings, per doz, 65c; 50, $2.50'; I'O'O, $4. Doz, post- paid, $1. Fresh cuttings from new wood, 500, $1.50; 1,000, $2, 'by express or freight. Doz, 25c; 100, 75c, postpaid.

Willow, Golden Russian. A very showy variety with golden bark of high color, making it very conspicuous during winter. A handsome tree at all seasons. Fine one-year plants from cuttings, doz, 50c; 50, $2.00; 100, $3.00. Doz, postpaid, $1. 2-5^ear, 100, $4; 3-year, lOO, $5. 2 and 3 year are

large clumps suitable for hedge for immediate results. 'Cannot be mailed. Fresh cuttings from new wmod, per 500, $1.50'; 1,000, $2, by express or freight.. Doz. 25c; lO'O, T5c, postpaid.

Willow, the True White English. 1 year plants, doz, ^Oc; 100, $2; l^'resh cuttinigs from new wood, 500, $1; 1,00'0'; $1.50, by express or freighft. Doz. 20c; 100, 5'6c, postpaid.

Mountain Ash. (European.) A fine hardy tree* head dense and regular, covered from July till winter with great clusters of bright red berries.

^ CUT leaf weeping BIKCII

Cut Leaf Weeping Birch. (See cut.)

One of the most graceful of all orna- mentals. It is perfectly hardy, not a single one of the delicate willowy branches ever having been injured by heat or cold. For the most attractive ornament this tree is really without a rival. Our stock consists of extra fine specimen trees, each a picture by itself.

5 to 6;^feet, each 75c; doz. $8.

Hardy Russian Olive

This is the hardiest of the Russian importations. It will not only thrive on the poorest and dryest soil, but will luxuriantly stand in a stagnant water for months. The foliage is a silvery white, retaining its freshness very late in the fall, even after verj' severe freezing, and frequently well into the winter.- Flower is small, yellowish and produced abundantly. Trained into a tree it is one of the most beautiful ora- ments. By cutting back for a hedge it becomes dense and compact and pro- duces a most valuable fence which will turn all kinds of farm stock, and as an ornamental hedge it is the most attrac- tive thing in cultivation. For hedge, the plants should be set one foot apart. Al- though the wood is hard and the nature of the plant so hardy, it is a very rapid grower, the established plants making a growth of several feet in a season when the soil is rich and well cultivated. Fine stocky plants, one year, per dozen, $1; per loo, $6. Postpaid doz. $1.25; 100, $9.

Two year, dozen, $1.50; 100, $7. 4 to 5 feet, each, 15c; doz. $2; 100, $12. 5 to 7 feet, each 20c; doz. $2.25; 100, $15.

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SIBERIAN PEA TREE

Caragana Arborescens

CARAGANA ARBORESCENS OR SIBERIAN PEA TREE

This is one of the most hardy shrubs brought from Northern Russia. The fo- liage resembles the locust somewhat. It blooms in May and June. The blossom is a bright yellow, and very showy and fragrant. Can be grown as a shrub in the lawn, as a tree, or planted in hedge rows. Thrives in the poorest of soils, will withstand all kinds of hardships. 2 to 3 feet, doz, $1.25; 100, $5. 4 to 5 feet,

doz, $1.35; 100, $5.50. 5 to T feet, each,

15c; doz, $1.50; 100, $6. 7 to 8 feet, each,

20c; doz, $1.75; 100, $7. Strong one-yeai plants, 25c each; $1.50 per doz, postpaid. By express or freight, doz, $1; 100, $4; 500. $20.

Honey Suckle. Red Tartarian.. (Up- right) Blooms in June, with beautiful pink and white flowers, followed with pure white berries, making a very hand- some ornamental plant the entire season. Each, 25c; doz, $^50.

Honey Suckle. White Tartarian. Pure white flowers followed by deep red ber- ries that fill the bush till autumn. Very attractive. Each, 25c; doz, $2.50.

We have some extra fine large clumps of both the above Honeysuckles which can be taken up with balls of earth for transplanting; these are very desirable and give great satisfaction as the growth is not at all retarded by the above meth- od. Price, each $1.00; dozen, $10.00.

Wigela Argenta Marginata. An ex- quisite dwarf form, with clearly defined silver variegated leaves and flesh pink flowers. For bordering groups of taller shrubs, walks or drives, or planting around house foundations it is very use- ful. One of the best variegated shrubs. Each, 25c; doz, $2.50.

Syringa. A fine old shrub of medium size, that blooms among the earliest of the fami- ly, in very graceful sprays. Its large white flowers are delightfully scented. Each, 25c; doz, $2.50.

Spirea Van Houttei (Bridal Wreath). A splendid garden shrub, entirelv hardy, and the most beautiful of all: immense bloomer; pure snow-white flowers. 3 to 4 ft. bushy, each, 50c; per doz, $5. Small plants by mail at same price.

Hydriangea Paniculata Grandiflora. The grandest as well as the most popular of all shrubs, and hundreds of thousands of them are sold every year and the demand i.s con- stantly increasing. Is unsurpassed for the lawn, a hedge, or cemetery planting. It readily attains a height of 5 to 7 feet; hardy in all localities and in July the flowers are massive, cone-shaped, sometimes ten inches in length and changing from the original pure white to pink, and finally to a beautiful rich coppery red. Bush from 18 to 24 inches, each, Stic. If by mail, add 20c each. Tree form, 12 to 18 inches, 30c each; doz, $2.50. If by mail aaa 2Cc each.

Lilac (Purple.) A fine old-fashioned shrub. Each 25c; doz, $2.50. Small plants by mail, 30c each.

Lilac. (White.) Very fragrant. Each 25c; doz, $2.50. Small plants by mail, 30c each.

Lilac Tree Form, Persian Red, 4 to 5 feet, each, 40c; doz, $3.50. 2 to 3 feet, each, 25c; doz, $2.50. By mail, each, 35c,

Lilac Tree Form, Persian White, same sizes and prices as the Persian Red.

Virginia Creeper, Five- Leaved Ivy. A native vine of rapid growth, with large, luxuriant foliage, which in the autumn takes on the most gorgeous coloring. Each, 20c; doz, $1, Postpaid, 35c each.

Hop Vines. We have had so many inquiries for Hop Vines in past years that we have secured a supply of choice stock. These are very desirable as an ornamental rapid growing vine and also for the hops which are valuable for many purposes. Roots will live over winter without protection.. Each, 25c; dozen, $2.00, postpaid.

Buckthorn. For hedge planting. After a thorough test of medium priced effective hedge plants, we consider this one of the best and hardiest for the Northwest, as well as other sections of the country. It stands cold winters without a particle of injury. Com- mences growth very early in spring, retains its foliage late in autumn. Price, 18 to 24 inch, 50, $2.50; 100, $4.00.

Oscar H. Will & Co., Bismarck, N. D.

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EVERGREEN SEEDLINGS

By mail postpaid — IC'packagies as below: Price, $1.00 each, six for $5.00. Trees for Woodlot, Hedges, Windbreaks and Lawn Planting. Owing to the widespread interest in forestry and woodlot planting, farmers and land-owners all over the country are beginning to realize that the establishing of woodlots or shelterbelts is just as important as the raising of staple crops and the profits larger and more sure. Evergreen hedges and rows of trees between fields tend not only to increase ihe fertility of the soil, but by their ornamental appearance, add -considerable to the cash value of the farm.

These varieties are all those w^hich have been thoroughly tested and are proven absolutely hardy and reliable and wall grow successfully in all parts of the country. Complete planting instructions and cultural directions will be furnished wath each order sent. Send in your order as early as possible to avoid disappointment as stock 's limited. Shipment will be made in April and May You cannot afford to overlook these w'onderful collections.

1. — IC'O Norway Spruce, S yr. Seedlings.

2. — 100 Scotch Pine, 2 yr. Seedlings.

3. — lO'O Douglas Fir, 2 yr. Seedlings.

4. — 50 Colorado Blue Spruce, 2 yr. Seedlings.

0. — 100 White, Pine, 2 yr. Seedlings.

6. — 50 Black Hill Spruce, 3 yr. Seed- lings.

7. — 100 American Arbor Vitae, 3 yr. Seedlings.

8. — 100 Dw'arf Mountain Pine, 3 yr. Seedlings.

9. — ^100 Jack Pine, 2 yr. Seedlings.

10. — ^lO'O Concolor Silver Fir, 2 yr. Seedlings.

11. — IfiO Ponderosa Pine, 3 yr. Seed- lings.

12. — 10-0 VTiite Spruce, 3 yr. Seedlings.

BLACK HILLS SPRUCE COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE

COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE.

The Genuine Shiner Koster’s. An elegant picturesque Colorado species; long leathery leaves, with glaucous tinge when young, becoming phle green with age. Branches ar- ranged in horizontal whorls. This is perfectly hardy anjw\’here in the Northwest. 18 to 24 inch, twice transplanted, each, $1.50; doz, 115.

NORWAY SPRUCE.

Early trials of Xorwav Spruce were not wholly satisfactory', but for the past fifteen years there has been little or no loss. There are some fine specimens growing in this city which show great vigor and hardiness. After transplanting, a partial shading should be given until after the middle of August, after which time they should be fully exposed to the sun to harden them for the winter. We have a very' limited supply 18 to 24-inch trees, twice transplanted. Each, 50c; per doz, $5.

BLACK HILLS SPRUCE.

This is one of the most attractive of all evergreens, and w'e believe it to be without a single exception the hardiest. We can furnish only a small lot of handsome specimen trees, 18 to 24 inches, which have been transplanted three times. Each, 75c; doz, $8. 12 to 15

inches, shipped ’ separately with balls of earth, $1 each. 18 to 24, with balls, $1.50 each.

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Large Flowering Snowball. Attains a height of I'O to 12 feet. Blooms in the latter part of May and is used extensively for Memorial Day decoratiionis'i. IFloweirs are large balls, pure white, borne in cLusters of 5 or 6, 3 to

4 feet, each 3i5c; doz, $3. Postpaid, 50c each.

Bull Berry or Buffalo Berry. A native shrub with silver green foliage, bearing enormous loads of fiery-red berries about the size of an old-fashioned red currant and superior for making jelly; a very ornamental bush; also a valuable hedge plant, as it has long, sharp thorns. Each, 25c; dozen, $1,50; 100, $10; small plants, mail, 35c each.

Roses

SNOWBALL (All 2 Year Plants.

General Jacqueminot. Bush, Too well known to require lengthy discussion. It still holds first place among the dark red roses, A rich crimson scarlet, simply a mass of bloom when at its best. Each, 25c; doz, $2,50. Postpaid, 40c each.

Crimson Rambler. Rich glowing crimson. Strong two year old plants. Each, 25c; doz, $2.50. Postpaid, 40c each.

Yellow Rambler. Light canary yellow. Strong two year old plants. Each, 25c; doz, $2.50. Postpaid, 40c each.

White Rambler. Pure pearl white. Strong two year old plants. Each 25c; doz, $2.50. Postpaid, 40c each.

Baby Rambler. A dwarf (bush, not climbing) form of Crimson Rambler, and, furthermore, ever-blooming. Will bloom continuously throughout the summer if planted out of doors. Has the same bright crimson color as the Climbing Crim- son Rambler, and blooms in clusters of twenty to forty fiowers at one time on plants of fair size. 25c teach; doz, $2.50'. Postpaid, tfio each.

White Baby Rambler. As delicately tinted and as full of clusters as any Polyantha Rose. Its pure white flowers are perfectly double, and bloom with the i:y;iceasing freedom of the reds and pinks of this class. Two-year, 40c; $4 per dozen; 50c each; postpaid.

Red Rugosa. A single-flowered rose. Makes a handsome large bush; bright green leaves; clusters of deep rose-colored flowers continuously followed by large apple-shaped bright red fruits. Strong plants, each 35c; postpaid, 50c.

White Rugosa. Similar to above; white flowers. Each, 35c. Postpaid, 50c each.

Glorious Cannas

Such a great improvement has been made in Cannas during the past few years that they may well be called “glorious.” They are now generally considered the most showy and effective bedding plants. They have tropical appearing foliage and showy flowers, some of which are truly orchid-like,

Louisiana. Flower a deep, vivid crimson, the darkest and bluest of this class and apt to be the largest, usually 6 and often 7 inches across.

Indiana. Flower a rich, velvety, fiery orange, born high above foliage, very gorgeous.

Austria. Pure, strong canary yellow with some red spots in throat. The flower is often 4 to 5 inches across and they are profuse bloomers.

West Grove. Moderately large flower, but very large truss of a soft lovely carmine pink. Strong grower.

Shenandoah. Rather small, salmon pink, flowers borne many in a truss and red bronze foliage.

Moonlight. Flowers small but large number in a truss, a creamy white.

Marvei. Flower a bright scarlet red, edged with golden inside of petal and yellow streaked with scarlet on outside.

Fiambeau. Flowers a glowing fiery, Vermillion orange edged with golden yellow and same color in its throat.

Alba Rosea. Flower a creamy white shaded to peach blossom pink.

Majestic. Foliage bluish green lined and ribbed with bronze, long pointed leaves. Flowers a small slender but full and erect truss of small carmine red flowers.

Above collection of ten is sufficient to plant a bed, each, postpaid, 20c; lot of ten, $1.50; by express, each 15c; doz, $1.40.

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Gladiolus

Rochester White, (See Cut.)

The Grandest Pure White. Long strong flower staJks with an unusu- al long line of res^erve buds contin- ually opening with flve to seven four inch flowers well spread out on the spike at the same time. Large bulbs, 20c each; doz, $1.50, postpaid.

Radium. A white variety veined with very soft pink, lower petals shaded with yellow at the base. -A strong grower. Each, 20c doz, $1.50, postpaid.

..Scribe. A beautiful large well opened flower, tinted white, carmine stripes. Each, 15c doz, $1.35 post- paid.

Siivretta. Creamy white with car- mine blotches on lower petals, spike strong and tall. Blooms later than most sorts. Each, 10c; doz, $1.00,

Sulphur King. It produces a very long spike of the clearest sulphur yellow flowers yet seen in any Glad- iolus. Each, 20c doz, $1.5j, postpaid.

Proserpine. Large well expanded cherry-red flowers, big white blotch- es on lower petals, anthers lavender. Each, 25c; doz, $2.00.

Baron J. Hulot. Dark velvety pur- ple flower of the Lemoine type, tall and slender, flowers thickly set on spike. Best blue w-e have seen. Each, 15c; doz, $1.50, pKostpaid.

Chicago Red. Rich blood red, yel- low streak in center three lower pet- als. Each, 20c; doz, $1.50, postpaid.

Klondyke. Light yellow, wdth crim- son maroon blotch. A very desirable variety for cut flowers. Each 15c doz, $1.50.

Wild Rose. A splendid type of the strong growing Childsii; color bright delicate rose. A splendid cut bloom; good forcer, flowering early under glass. Each, 20c doz, $1.50, postpaid.

Choice mixed doz. $1.00, postpaid.

ROCHESTER WHITE GLADIOLUS

PEONIES.

Festiva Maxima. One of the largest and choicest of all white Peonies. Milk white with a few carmine spots in the center; flow'ers of enormous size, often measuring 7 to 8 inches across; very double and delightfully sweet, the stems are long and strong. An early bloom- er, each 75c; doz, $7.50, postpaid.

La Sublime. Extra large perfect balls of blood-red magnifiicent flowers. Probably the largest Peony in existence. A massive late blooming, superb variety. Each, 50c; doz, $5, postpaid.

DAHLIAS.

Each 15c, 5 for 60c, postpaid. Each 10c, 6 for 60c, by express or freight.

Berwyn. Wide flat petals, rich velvet crimson, very large, without markings.

Katherine Duer. Flowers are of immense size. Color, the most beautiful glowing scarlet without markings.

Clyde. Extra large sulphur yellow; broad petals and a constant bloomer.

Grand Duke Alexus. The color of the flower is pure white, shading to a most delicate and charming shell pink and beautifully quilled; large massive flowers.

Mrs. Winters. This is an exceptionally large pure white sort; flower measuring five to seven inches in diameter and a splendid decorative variety. Strong growth.

Nymphaea. A clear, distinct, light shrimp pink, tinted lighter toward the center. Grown extensively for cut flowers.

Perle. Pure glistening white, of very large and exquisite form, with petals very prettily notched.

Wm. Agnew. Flowers are large, measuring more than seven inches in diameter. Color is the richest shade of intense dazzling red.

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CHERRY

size, dark red, melting juicy, sprightly rich acid flavor. The stone adheres to the stem with remarkable tenacity. This is one of the most valuable and popular of the acid cherries and is unsurpassed for cooking purposes. Tree is a slender grower, with a roundish spreading head, and is exceedingly productive. 4 to 5 feet each 50c; dozen, $5. ’

Choke Cherry. Splendid four foot nursery grown trees. Very ornamental and hardy. The fruit IS desirable for making jelly. 25c each; $1.50 per dozen; 35c each, postpaid.

THE COMPASS CHERRY-PLUM

Compass Cherry-Plum. {See cut). Is a cross between a Sand Cherry and Miner Plum, and is undoubtedly the best cross of any kind obtained yet, and is abso- lutely hardy. All of our istock of this variety is grafted on hardy wild plum rooits, thus making ever tree “iron clad” both in root and branch. When propagatea

in this way they need no protection whatever and are in every particular as hardy as the oak. (We wish here to warn planters that some growers are selling Compass Cherry budded on peach roots and Myrotbolan plum stock. (Shch trees are worthless in this c'imate.) The tree is low growing with long graceful branches and bright foliage, resembling a cherry in appearance and habit of growth. Branch from which cut was photographed was taken from a tree not over seven feet high. It bears profusely at one year old. 4 feet, each, 60c: doz, $6.

PLUM'S

Sapa (iSioux Indian word for “black.”) The female parent is one of a se- lected seedling of the western sand cherry, a favorite fruit of the Sioux In- dians; the male parent, a very large pur- ple-fleshed, Japanese plum originated by Luther Burbank of California and by him named the Sultan. The Sapa fruit- ed first year in 1907 on a tree cut back very severely for bud-sticks. These first specimens were only one inch in diam- eter, but the size will probably increase. The tree is pium-like in habit; one year (trees in nursery have many fruit buds; the glossy, dark purple skin and rich dark purple red flesh of its Japanese sire. 4 foot trees, each, 60c; doz, $6.

Cw.,i.-AbS CH KRRY-PLUM

Opata — (Sioux Indian word for “bouquet”). Female parent the Dakota sand cherry; male parent, the Gold Plum, a very large hybrid Japanese variety originated by Luther Burbank. Opata forms fruit buds freely on one-year-old shoots in nursery; foliage large and glossy. Fruit dark purplish red with blue bloom; flesh green. Arm; flavor very pleas- ant, combining the sprightly acid of the sand cherry with the rich sweetness of the Gold Plum. A very strong grower in the nursery and orchard and an early and heavy bearer. 4- foot trees, each, 60c; odzen, $6.00.

Hanska — (Sioux Indian for TALL), and refers to the extraordinary rapid growth and symmetrical shape of the Hanska plum. The Hanska was produced by crossing a wild Northwestern plum — Prunus Americana — with the very large Arm fleshed, fragrant apricot plum of China — Prunus Simoni — which is so very popular in all of the orchards of Cali- fornia. This variety has all of the good qualities a plum should have and so few poor ones that it is not worth while to mention them. 4-foot trees, each, 60c; doz, $6.

Surprise — A strong-growing tree of erect habit; very ornamental as well as useful. Fruit large and red, excellent for dessert and market; flesh rich and sugary, a delicious flavor; very proliflc and very promising for the Northwest. 4 to 5 feet, each, 40c; doz, $4.

De Soto. This is a variety of American plum of improved type that has been a marked succe,^s in the Northwest. Besides being perfectly hardy it is a strong grower and produces fruit at two years, bud or graft. Extremely productive, medium sized, bright red, excellent quality. Each, 40c; doz., $4.

Native Wild. Fruit medium red with blue bloom; flesh juicy and sweet. Extra large nursery grown trees. Each, 25c; doz, $2 50.

Any of the above plums, except the Wild plum, by parcel post at 30 cents additional.

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THE EVERBEARING RASPBERRY— ST. REGIS. It Bears the First Season.

One of the igreatest (raspberries ever in- troduced. Plants of the ST. REIOIS put out in the Fall or early April gave (ripe ber- ries on the 2'Oth of June. For four weeks thereafter the yield was heavy and the canes continued to produce ripe fruit with- out intermission until late October. The berries were large and beautiful, firm and full flavored, to the veirj' last. The ST. REGIS is the only raspberry, as far as known, that is practically sure to produce a crop of fruit the season planted. Award- ed the highest certificate of merit by the AMERIOAN INISTITUTE OF MEW YORK.

SUNBEAM RED RASPBERRY

Senator Dunlap

Doz. postpaid, $1; by express or freight, doz, 75 c.

SUNBEAM RED RASPBERRY.

This is the hardiest of all red raspber- ries. The female parent was a wild red raspberry from Cavalier County, N. D. near the Manitoba line. The plants' are eixtremely vigorous and' productive, fruit large size and of excellent quality. It has endured more than iO degrees below zero without protection in our nursery .the past three winters. Per dozen, 75c, postpaid. By express or freight, per dozen, 50c; 100, $3.5'0.

RED RASPBERRY— Cuthbert, Old Well Known Sort.

Dozen by mail, postpaid, 40c. By ex- press or freight, doz, 2oc; lOiO, $1.50. ,,

EATON RED RASPBERRY.

After the most thorough trials of EJaton ■we are ready to offer it in small lots to our patrons as one of the hardiest, most \proliflc, firmest and most deUciorus Red Raspberries in cultivation. Per doz, 50c, postpaid; by express or freight, doz, 25c; 100, $1.75.

Strawberry. EVERBEARING. (Progressive.)

This is extremely hardy. Plants produce a good crop the same season if planted last of April or in May. The planter does not wait a year for returns, really only a few weeks. The flavor is much tho same as the delicious sweet strawberries we used to pick in the old meadows back in York state. Produces fruit TVom June to November continuously. Only a limited supply to offer at 60c per dozen; two dozen |1.0C, postpaid.

STRAWBERRIES Senator Dunlap. (Perfect.) A well tested, wonderfully produc- tive variety, one of the safe sorts to plant everywhere and sure to take a high place among the prominent standard sorts- Plant resembles Warfield, rampant runner, should be restricted in its production of plants; fully equal to Crescent and Warfield in its ability to succeed under all circumstances. Fruit good size, regular form, beau- tiful bright red, glossy. Arm, splendid keeper and shipper, excellent quality, one of the best. Ripens early and continues a long time- It promises to stand at the head in its wonderful ability to ripen a good crop under almost any condition of drouth or neglect. 25 plants, Sflc, postpaid. By express, 25, 40c 50, 75c; lO’U, $l.uu.

Notice: Strawberry plants will not be shipped until sometime in May as they

should have some new growth before transplanting, therefore, if they are not received with other nursery stock you will know that they will follow in due time.

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BLACK RASPBERRY — Cumberland. The

black raspberries are not as hardy as the red and require greater care. They must be pro- tected by covering during the winter. The Cum- berland is large size, firm texture, and has no rival, pier doz, 50c, postpaid. By express or freight, doz, 25c; 50, $1.25; lOiO, $2.

BLACKBERRIES — lEldorado. The vines are

very vigorous and their yield is enoirmons. Ber- ries large, jet black, borne in large clusiters, and ripen well together. They are very sweet, melt- ing and pleasing to the taste. Doz, 30c, post- paid. By express or freight, doz, 25c; lOO, $1.8'0.

GOOSEBERRIES

Houghtons. Small to medium; roundish oval; pale red; sweet, tender, very good. Plants spread- ing and thrifty; enormously productive. Each, 35c, postpaid. Dozen, $1.50, by express or freight.

CARRIE, (See cut) A product of the State of Minnesjoita and transipilantied to Nbrth Dakota where it has proved to be ‘the very best. It is a strong vigorous grower, wonderfully prolific and free from mildew; hardiest of all, fruit good size and quality of the best. A very promising vari- ety. Each 10c posttpaid; per dozien by express or freight, $2.

CARRie GOOSEBERRY

Currants

PERFECTION,

The greatest of all currants.

Created by crossing Fay’s Prolific with White Grape, and combines the best qualities of both parents. In color it is a beautiful bright red and of size larger than the Fay; the clusters average larger and the size of the ber- ries is maintained to the end of the bunch.

Another advantage the Perfection has over all competi- tors is the length of the stem between the branch and the fruit, allowing the picker to grasp the bunch more firmly without crushing a part of the fruit. It is the most productive currant we have ever known, and in quality it is superior to anything in the market today, being of a rich, mild, subacid fiavor and having plenty of pulp with few seeds. Strong two-year plants, each 35c, postpaid. By express or freight, each, 25c; dozen, $2.

Cherry. B'erries sometimes half an inch in diameter, bushes short, plant very vigorous and productive when grown on good soils and well cultivated. Each, 25c, post- paid. By express or freight, doz, 75c.

White Grape. Very large, yellowish white; sweet or very mild acid; excellent quality and very valuable for the table. Each, 25c^ postpaid. By express or freight, doz, 75c. Red and white mixed, 75c per dozen.

PERFECTION CURRANT

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BETA GRAPE

GRAPES

Hungarian. This grape seems to be just as hardy as the Beta and is a stronger grower under the same condi- tions. Color, blue-black, about one-third larger than the Beta and abotit the size of Concord. Sweeter than the former and of good flavor. We have only a limited supply of fine sti'cng oneyear old plants, which w'e offer at 35c each; $3.50 per dozen by express or freight; 50c each postpaid.

Beta. (See cut from photograph taken on Mr. John W. Millet’s place.) Intro- duced by Prof. Green and has proved to be the hardiest of all grapes, and also most prolific. The vine is a rapid grow- er, often making fifteen to twenty feet in a season; fruit matures about August 20th; perfectly hardy without covering. Two-j^ear plants, 25c; dozen, $2.00; if desired by mail, add 20c each.

Concord. Well known old standard sort which has proved to be one of the hardiest. A strong, vigorous vine, com- pact and handsome. The berries are large, sweet and juicy, with few seeds. They ripen from the 15th to the last of August. Each, 25c; dozen, $2.50, by ex- press or freight. Postpaid, each 40c.

RHUBARB

Monarch. Strong, vigorous grower, producing extra large stalks of finest quality, of a decided pink color. For canning or cooking in any way its qual- ity is unsurpassed. Per dozen, $1.50, postpaid. By express or freight, $1.

HORSE-RADISH ROOTS

Common. Dozen, 30c, postpaid. By express or freight, 20c.

Will’s Hardiest Apples and Crabs

Dozen lots may be made up of all varieties of apples and

crabapples

Apple growing is now beyond the experimental stage in the Northwest and in North Dakota in particular, as more than half the counties now boast of producing well matured high grade apples and crab apples; the only question now asked is as to what to plant.

We are offering nothing but varieties which are no experiment, both in apples and crabs, having proven beyond a doubt that they are the most desirable.

; Duchess of Oldenburg. The fruit is round and firm, medium to large size, streaked with red and yellowish green, is tender, juicy and pleasant. This best known Russian apple is also the handsomest and most generally valuable, succeeding in the coldest climates where most varieties fail, yielding well in all sections. The trees come into bearing eery young and bear almost continu- ously, 4 to 5 feet, two years, at 35c each; $3.50 per dozen.

Patten’s Greening. A seedling of the Duchess, originating in Northern Iowa. It has been class- ed as one of the hardiest for the Northwest, and recommended as such for general culture by the Minnesota Horticultural Society. The fruit is large, rather oblate with a yellowish green surface, and a short stem. The nuality is fine, making it an excellent table or cooking anple. 4 to 5 feet, tw'o- DucHESs OF OLDENBURG years, at 35c each; $3.50 per doz.

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OKABENA APPLE

Wealthy. This variety has proved re- liable everywhere after many years trial. The fruit is medium to large and dark crimson. The flesh is white tinged with red, crisp, sub-acid, and unsur- passed in quality. This variety is a monument to the originator, who spent many years in originating new varieties and the Wealthy being one of the best. The writer has a tree which has pro- a crop eight years in succession. 35c each; $3.50 per dozen.

wealthy apple

OKABENA. (See cut) — ^Origin Minnesota Season August to Octoiber. Vigorous, absc lutely hardy, and an ideal orchard tree ir every respect. Bears very young, and 2 good crop may he depended upon. Fruit medium to large; yellow, sjtriped anc' splashed with carmine, which is heavy or sun-side; fliesh yellowish- white, fine grain- ed, crisp and juicy; flavor sprightly sub acid; quality excellent. Ripens after Duch- ess and valuable in market on that account A seedling of the Duchess and an excoilen- dessert apple. 4 to 5 feet, 35c each; $3.50 per doz.

Whitney No. 20. (iSee cut, below.) Tihe fruit is extra large, skin smooth glossy green, striped with red. The flesh is Arm, juicy and rich. The tree extra strong growth, straight symmetrical. One the heaviest in (the entire and highly for cider. Each, 35c; dozen, $3.60'.

Hyslop.

HYSLOP CRAB APPLE decp crimson, of the most beautiful and valuable of Very popular. Each, 35c; dozen, $3.50.

We also have some large handsome trees of this variety seven feet or more in height, with fine stocky heads at $1.50 each or $15 per dozen. These will bear fruit the ond year and give great satisfaction.

Any atpp'l© (except the large Hyslop) by mail 50c each.

WHITNEY NO. 20 CRAB APPLE

Will’s Emerald Lawn Grass Mixture

This is a mixture of choice grass of the finest quality, prepared for this latitude by many years of careful and expensive experiments. It makes a thick, heavy turf by forming a compact growth of short varieties. These following one an-

other in rapid succession, preserve a rich, green lawn throughout the entire season. Will^ make a beautiful lawn four weeks from sowing. Emerald Lawn gi’ass speaks for itself. The very best lawns in the northwest are the product of it. It would be very difficult to find a town in the Northwest without one or more beautiful

la^vns produced from Will’s Emerald.

Every variety of grass in Will’s Emerald Mixture is of the choicest and highest grade. This is the only lawn grass seed we offer.

Good lawn grass cannot be cheap; if a cheap grass is sown only a cheap lawn can be expected, if any.

We wish to call particular attention to the many brands of cheap so called lawn mixtuies claimed to contain large percentages of high priced grasses which are worth in the market often double the price asked for the mixtures. We have noticed that one of our competitors has been offering for a number of years a mixture they call ‘‘Emerald” at a very low figure with the apparent intention to have it appear

that they are selling the same as Will’s Emerald Mixture at about half our price.

The only direction required is to have your soil well pulverized, smooth and mel- low. Scatter the seed as evenly as possible; rake in thoroughly. Do not rake all one way, but move the rake backward as well as forward. By this motion there is less liability to “bunch” the seed, making an uneven stand. When well covered and surface carefully smoothed, turn on spray until thoroughly soaked and keep wet until^ the surface becomes green, after which water as needed. The rules for seed- ing is one pound of seed to 300 square feet. Lb. 35c., postpaid. By express or freight, 5 lbs. $1.25, 10 lbs. $2.25, 20 lbs. $4.00

Note— All soils contain more or less weed seeds, and the black, rich soil often used as a top dressing contains thousands of such seeds to the cubic foot and are charged up to the seedsman by unthinking persons. All seeds used in our mixture are the purest and cleanest that can be produced.

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