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To Our Friends and Patrons:
Again we have the pleasure of greeting our many customers through the medium cf our annual catalog, which we have endeavored to improve over all past issues. It may be needless for us to tell our many permanent customers of the quality of our Seeds, Plants, and Bulbs; but to those who receive this catalog, and who have never used our goods, we ask a trial order.
That we may assist the newcomer with his family garden, we have prepared a garden manual, twenty-four pages full of valuable information. It is free with your first order for seeds to the value of fifty cents. Ask for it.
ORDER CORRECTLY — Give name and full address plainly written. State how you prefer to have the seeds sent, — by mail or by express. Send sufficient money to pay for what you order, including postage or express charges when necessary to prepay. The price list plainly indicates what we prepay; when not so stated, we deliver to the transportation company f. o. b. Los Angeles.
If ordered to be sent by express or freight, deduct 10 cents per lb. from mail prices quoted. No plants sent C. O. D.
KEEP A COPY OF YOUR ORDER — Check goods received with this copy. Sometimes items are sold out, or will follow' later, in which case a slip is enclosed with goods, or notice sent. In case of error, notify us immediately, that correction may be made.
ORDERS ARE PROMPTLY FILLED — Or in case of delay, you are immediately notified by postal card. If you do not hear from an order sent us, within a reason- able time, send us a duplicate order covering date of order, amount of same and form of remittance, your name and full address. If you cover these points in your first letter, a long delay is often saved in tracing your order.
OUR TERMS — Are strictly cash with order. We prefer not to send C. O. D., but if wanted by that method, customers should enclose % of the amount in re- mittance with order.
HOW TO SEND MONEY — This can be done either in the form of a Postal Money Order, Bank Draft, Express Order, Registered Letter, or Cash may be sent by Express. Remittances sent in any other way are entirely at the sender’s risk. Small amount may be sent in postage stamps — 5, 10, 15, 25c — stamps preferred.
The parcel post applies to seed. Postal rates are as follows. Owing to the con- venience of having mail brought to your door by the rural delivery system, it is well to take advantage of the low rates.
20 pounds anywhere within the city limits of Los Angeles for 15c.
20 pounds one hundred and fifty miles 24c, and lc for each additional pound up to 50 pounds.
Nothing heavier than 20 pounds may be mailed farther than 150 miles in one package.
The Eighth Zone includes Mexico and Canada.
DOMESTIC PARCEL POST RATES On Seeds, Plants, Bulbs, Roots, etc., within the U. S. and Possessions |
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Each addit’l lb. or fract’n |
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First Zone, Los Angeles and within 50 miles of Los Angeles. .. . |
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Second Zone within 50 to 150 “ “ .... |
5c. |
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Third Zone |
150 to 300 “ “ |
6c. |
2c. |
Fourth Zone |
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7c. |
4c. |
Fifth Zone |
“ 600 to 1000 “ “ |
8c. |
6c. |
Sixth Zone |
“ 1000 to 1400 “ “ |
9c. |
8c. |
Seventh Zone |
“ 1400 to 1800 “ “ |
Tic. |
10c. |
Eighth Zone |
all over 1800 “ “ “ .... |
12c. |
12c. |
When it is required that postage be added to the purchase price of any commodity, note the distance you are from Los Angeles, see in which zone you live. It is then easy to estimate the exact amount of postage required.
Where it is just as convenient to have seeds reach you by express, please say so. We prefer to send them by that method, as it is safer and often cheaper.
Aggeler & Musser Seed Company gives no warranty, expressed or implied, as to description, quality, productiveness or any other matter of any seeds, bulbs or plants we send out, and we will not be in any way responsible for the crop. If the pur- chaser does not accept the goods on these terms, they are at once to be returned.
Buy Home Products at Home. Nine-tenths of all American grown garden seeds are produced in California.
H. L. Musser, Pres. E. A. Aggeler, Vice-Pres. and Mgr. W. B. Early, Sec’y and Treas.
THE TWENTY-THIRD ANNUAL CATALOGUE OF THE
Aggeler & Musser Seed Company
ESTABLISHED 1893—INCORPORATED 1896
Our wholesale and mail order department and main office are at Sixth and Ala- meda Sts. This two-story building with basement is 120 ft. by 90 ft., having a rail- road track at the rear and a private street in front.
Since the time of our incorporation twenty years ago our business has increased forty fold, and our place of -business measured by floor space is just forty times larger than in 1896, and requires forty times as many people to take care of it.
The customers we had twenty years ago are the best boosters we have today. All this means that our efforts to please our customers by giving reliable seeds and re- liable information have been appreciated by them. Further evidence of this appre- ciation is shown by the testimonials we are continually receiving.
READ THE FOLLOWING FROM PROF. E. J. WICKSON
“I desire to thank you most sincerely for your excellent catalog, which presents in exceptionally good form the varied and large amount of desirable material which you offer planters. You are doing excellent work in the extra effort you make to offer things which have been proved in California experience, and your statements about them are very satisfactory and specific.”
The above letter complimenting our catalog was received from Prof. E. J. Wick- son, of Berkeley. It is the more appreciated coming from such eminent authority. Prof. Wickson is author of the books, “California Fruit and How to Grow It” and “California Vegetables and How to Grow Them.” Both of these books are the stand- ard authority for California and accepted as such by the Agricultural Colleges of the entire Southwest, and are on sale at every seed house. See our list of agricultural books.
Always Up to Date. The rapid growth of our business each year is conclusive evidence that our seeds are giving satisfaction, that the care we exercise, to guide new settlers in their selection of the proper varieties of seed suited to the soil, the season, and to the purpose or market for which each crop is intended, all prove our sincerity of purpose to help the grower, be he rancher or gardener, in the proper selection of seeds.
We are strictly a market gardener’s seed house in every sense of the word. Our practical experience in growing and marketing enables us to give proper directions and advice to new and inexperienced growers in every phase of the profession, from the selection of the seed to the marketing of the crop.
We have approximately two thousand acres growing in seeds for us in California under our supervision, yet the acreage for growing our seeds is scattered to every quarter of the earth, as experience has taught us where the best seeds grow. We find that the seeds that produce the best results here are the certain strains of vari- ous kinds that have originated and acclimated right here in Southern California, discovered and introduced by us.
W\are constantly originating, by years of selection, such new types of various vegdSHjbles and fruits as the market demands. This year we offer for the first time the Hungarian Casaba, a Black Seeded Angeleno Watermelon and many other things that will prove remunerative to those who will grow them.
We urge that you do not hesitate to try out every new thing we offer, because we will not offer anything that has not been thoroughly tried, and is an improvement in its line.
SOME VALUABLE INTRODUCTIONS OF NATIONAL IMPORTANCE WE ARE PROUD OF BECAUSE THEY HAVE ADDED MILLIONS OF DOLLARS TO THE BENEFIT OF CALIFORNIA GROWERS AND TO MIDDLEMEN FROM THE PACIFIC TO THE ATLANTIC, AND MUCH PLEASURE TO THE ULTIMATE CONSUMER.
We introduced the California Pearl Cauliflower in 1900. Prior to that time Cali- fornia Cauliflower was unnoticed in the Eastern market, but since the California Pearl is being shipped in car lots arriving at Eastern points in perfect condition, Southern growers cannot compete in quality. Hence California growers are now shipping thousands of carloads, owing to the Pearl variety. (See page 35).
We introduced the White Rose Potato in 1901. The White Rose has superseded other varieties in Southern California, because of its earliness and enormous yield of a large average size potato. It has added greatly to the receipts of the potato grower in Southern California.
We introduced the Hybrid and Golden Beauty Casabas in 1902 and 1908. These are today the money-makers. More than $100,000 worth of Golden Beauties alone are shipped outside of the state. The value of the five varieties grown within the state amounts to fully $1,000,000.
We introduced the New York Special Lettuce in 1902. Prior to the introduction of this variety very little lettuce was shipped outside of the state, and a carload shipment was unheard of. Now the car lot shipments to all parts of the far east run into thousands, requiring thousands of acres to grow it.
We introduced the Anaheim Chili and Pimiento Pepper in 1904 and 1910. Owing to the introduction of these two peppers, thousands of acres are grown annually. A number of canneries use these peppers exclusively, giving employment to more than one thousand people during the season. The value of this crop to the growers exceeds one million dollars.
We introduced Chilian and Angeleno Watermelon in 1900 and 1907. These are now the leading watermelons grown for the early shippers, and together with the Klondike, they are the best for local consumption, because of their excellent flavor.
The A. & M. First Early Tomato ranks with the foregoing in importance and value because of earliness for shipping and enormous production.
Not only in the introduction of vegetables have we been foremost, but in forage crops also. The latest that has proven of great promise is Peruvian Alfalfa, which we first offered in 1912, since which time it has constantly grown into popularity. In a few years the common alfalfa will have become obsolete.
PLANT DEPARTMENT
We dp not maintain a nursery, but in our never-ending research we are continually finding something new with promise of exceptional merit; thus this year we are offering the Lue Gim Gpng Orange.
We also endeavor to assist in the introduction of new varieties that might prove valuable when the grower understands the proper modes of handling. Therefore see our pages of sub-tropical plants. We keep on hand during the season trees of the standard citrus fruits. Our list of berry plants will interest you because we offer only the improved sorts.
We have had numerous inquiries for instructions in propagation, budding, plant- ing and pruning. We have now just what every beginner wants.
THE ART OF PROPAGATION, 30c postpaid.
PRACTICAL PLANTERS’ GUIDE, by Geo. C. Roeding, 30c postpaid.
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THE LUE GIM GONG ORANGE
Read about this wonderful Orange now so popular in Florida.
Wilder Medal. The most noted horticultural organization in the country today, as it has been for the past sixty years, is the American Pomological Society. This Society, recognizing the merits of the Lue Gim Gong Orange,, awarded a Wilder Silver Medal to this variety. We believe this is the first time a Wilder Medal has been awarded for a new variety of Orange since the Society was organized, and gives a fair idea of the estimation in which this fruit is held by experts.
Origin. Mr. Lue Gim Gong, De Land, Fla., pollinated Hart’s late with pollen from what was believed to be a Mediterranean Sweet Orange tree. One Orange, containing fifteen to eighteen seeds, resulted from the crossing. From these seeds about twelve trees were raised, no two of which proved to be alike.
The variety now called Lue Gim Gong, when it came into fruit, seemed to be such an improvement on Hart’s Late that Mr. Lue hudded fifteen trees with this variety on one side, and Hart’s Late (Tardiff) on the other. About thirty other trees were budded with this variety on one side, and other varieties on the other. Five trees are now solid.
Description. Size large; form ob- long, carrying the size well out to the rounded ends; color deep orange-red; skin thin, smooth on current crop, be- coming rougher on two- and three- year-old fruit; sections .well defined, ten or eleven in number; flesh deep orange; juice sacks large; juice abun- dant, even in old specimens; flavor a Hch blending of sweet and subacid; quality best. A fine shipping fruit anil a good keeper. Very hardy and re- sistant to cold.
Comparisons. At this time, Hart’s Late is the standard late Orange of Florida, and it may therefore be well to make comparisons between this new variety and the standard sort.
On July 6, Mr. Lue took fifteen boxes of Hart’s Late (from one side of the above trees) to the packing-house and, after testing for specific gravity by placing them in water, packed five boxes out of the fifteen. These were considered to have enough weight for shipping. The five boxes were ship- ped to North Adams, Mass. Upon ar- rival they had to be repacked at a cost of 35 cents per box, and then only three boxes remained, which sold for $2.50 per box. At the same time, five boxes were picked of the Lue Gim Gong Orange from the oth- er side of the same trees. The fruit was not tested for specific gravity, # and all the fruit was shipped. On ar- Picking Lue Gim Gong Oranges
rival at North Adams, they did not require repacking, and the whole five boxes brought $4.50 per box.
The Lue Gim Gong Orange is a hardy, thrifty-growing variety. It can be market- ed to advantage in August, September and October, when the only fruit on the market is Valencia Late, from California.
An extract from a personal letter from Mr. W. S. Hart, Hawks Park, Fla., sets forth his opinion of the Lue Gim Gong Orange. Mr. Hart has for years stood for all that is best in citrus-fruit growing in Florida, and no man is more competent to pass on the merits of a new variety. He says:
“During the past two seasons, I have had some opportunity to study the peculiar merits of the Lue Gim Gong Orange, and I can honestly say that I have become convinced that it is the most promising money-producing proposition for the citrus- grower now in sight.”
We now offer for the first time in California a limited number of two-year-old budded trees at $5.00 per tree. f. o. b. Los Angeles. i
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FRUIT TREES
All prices f. o. b. Los Angeles, Cal. Write for quantity prices on all trees.
At the proper planting season we have on hand fruit and ornamental trees of such varieties as are in general demand for beautifying the home grounds as well as adding the luxury of home grown fruits.
CITRUS FRUIT TREES On sale at our branch store, 115 N. Main Street
Orange — Wasington Navel — A beautiful tree bearing abundantly each season of large de- licious fruit that is absolutely seedless, ripens early, bearing from November until May.
Price $1.25 each. Write for quantity price.
Orange— Late Valencia — A prolific bearer of excellent fruit that matures from June until November. With one tree of Navel and one of Valencia in your garden you will have or- anges the year round. Price $1.25 each. Write for quantity price.
Orange — Tangerine — Ripens- from Novem- ber until May. The Tangerine is a delightful fruit, sweet and delicious. The rind is easily separated from the fruit. Price $2.50 each.
Orange Kumquot — The tree is small but Washington Navel Orange ornamental; fruit olive-shaped, orange yellow
and exceedingly aromatic; is candied by the confectioner and is in much demand. Ripens May to July. Price $2.50 each.
Lemon— Eureka — The favorite variety in California. Because of its good keeping qual- ities it is the favorite with the shipper, and be- cause it is a prolific bearer throughout the year, of medium-sized, well-shaped, nearly seedless fruit, it is the favorite with the grow- er. Price $1.25 each.
Pomelo, or Grape Fruit, Marsh’s Seedless — The best of all Pomelos; sweet and seedless, with thin rind; an early and continuous bearer. Price 50c each.
Pomegranate — Beautiful tree, bearing fruit •the first year. Price 50c each.
GRAPE VINES
One-year-old rooted cuttings. Price, prepaid — Muscat, Red Emperor, Black Mor- occo, Rose of Peru, Black Hamburg, Cornichon, Madera, Thompson Seedless, Tokay, (Each 15c) (dozen $1.25) (100 $6.00).
Write for quantity price.
SUB-TROPICAL PLANTS AND TREES
The increasing demand for Sub-tropicalS has led us to make a special arrangement with the largest growers of this stock, for a sufficient supply of their best plants for our trade. These will be shipped fresh and direct from their nurseries, and will be especially choice specimens.
All plants that must be delivered through any transportation company, we deliver to such company at Los Angeles. The purchaser pays the transportation charges.
Los Angeles is the city of homes, not walls of houses built solidly covering an en- tire block, but homes with parks in front, vine-covered houses with flowers at each side; a vegetable garden and fruit trees at the rear. To persons who own their homes we suggest that they plant an assortment of fruit trees, grapes and berries that are both ornamental and valuable. The following is a good assortment: One
Navel and one Valencia Orange, one Lemon, one early Peach, one late Peach, one Harmon Avocado, one Cherimoya, two Feijoa Selowianas, one Macatawa, one Mam- moth Blackberry, three Mortgage Lifter Dewberries, three Surprise Raspberries, one Himalayan Yellow Raspberry, three assorted Grapes. We offer the entire list for $8.00 f. o.-b. here,
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THE AVOCADO
Orange County alone claims an annual production of Avocados to the value of $5000.00.
The Taft Avocado
In Southern California from Santa Bar- bara southward, fruiting Avocado trees ranging in age from 3 to 30 years are to be found in quite large numbers. These afford a practical and acceptable demonstration of the adaptability of the tree to this climate and soil, and of its fruitful character. As to food value, it is not stating the matter too strongly to say that it takes first rank among the wonderful and varied produc- tions of Southern California.
The thin skinned, small fruits of the Mex- ican type are particularly rich and nutty, and are ideal for home use. One variety of this sort recently analyzed by the Univer- sity of California was found to contain 29% of oil. These are especially hardy also, The best varieties are:
Northrup. A purple fruit of oval form weighing 6 or 8 ozs., very rich and nutty, prolific, and perhaps the most hardy of all; ripens in October.
San Sebastian. Oval, black, medium to Taft Avocado large in size, flesh a rich yellow, tree very
hardy, season April and May — a fine variety*
Harman. Green, pear shaped, of good quality, seed slightly loose in cavity, a pro- lific and early bearer. Season, late fall.
The Avocado in a very few years will become a commercial article in our daily markets in comon with other produce, but unlike fruit in the ordinary sense, it will be a staple article for food as indispensible as the potato. It is only a matter of good husbandry to have one or more trees about your home.
Ganter. Another green colored fruit, ripening in the fall. Tree a vigorous grow- er, an early bearer and prolific. Fruits weigh 8 to 10 ozs., of good quality.
The large fruited Guatemalan types fall a few points below the above in oil con- tent, but are the sorts best suited to commercial use, having a thick, strong skin adapted to long distance shipments. These fruits command a high price in the markets, and always will. We offer the leading varieties.
Taft. As in the past, we rate the Taft as the leader. The tree has uniformly proven a strong, vigorous grower. The fruit is pear shaped, weighs about a pound, quality good, green skin; has a long season, lasting from May to September.
El Fuerte. This variety has proven one of dhe hardiest of the large fruiting kinds. Form, oval; color, green; flesh, yellow and buttery; season, late fall; weight,
lb. or more.
Challenge. An almost round fruit, weighing about one pound; early spring ripen- ing; color, bronze. Parent tree bore 2000 fruit last year.
Prices — All varieties. Healthy, vigorous trees, balled or in large cans, by express or freight, $4 each f. o. 4b.
Los Angeles.
FEIJOA SELLOWIANA
A relative of the common guava, but very much su- perior to it. The fruits, which mature in December, are delicious, and a few of them will perfume a room with a pleasing fragrance. Is especially hardy, stands frost down to 10 degrees above zero. The flower is sufficiently beautiful so that the Feijoa is properly classed as an ornamental shrub also. In groups or as a hedge it is very desirable. It is well worthy of com- mercial planting.
Our stock is the choicest procurable. Fine, field grown plants, two feet high or over, $1.50.
See — They are readily grown from seed, bearing the second year.
(25 seeds 15c) (50 seeds 25c) (100 seeds 45c) (1000 seeds $3.00).
Feijoa average size
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WHITE SAPOTE >
Introduced in California by the early Mexican settlers. It is hardier than many semi-tropical fruits. The tree forms a beautiful crown, and is very ornamental. The fruit is similar in appearance to the quince. The skin is thin and surrounds a quan- tity of soft, melting pulp, sweet, and of a flavor almost impossible of description, since it resembles no other cultivated fruit. Our stock is of choicest quality.
Plants 2 to 3 feet high, 75c each.
THE GUAVA
Besides the popular Strawberry Guava (Psidium Cattleyanum) found in almost even’’ garden in Southern California, other species of this highly esteemed tropical fruit are well adapted to our climate. Some of these are so valuable as to warrant extensive use. Only those who have eaten the guava jelly of the tropics know how vastly' superior it is to that of the strawberry guava.
Psidium guayaba
Tropical America — The common guava of the tropics. Variation from seed has led to the existence of many different forms, which have been given little systematic attention as yet.
Psidium lucidum (syn. P. chinenese)
Brazil — Yellow strawberry guava. It is identical with the strawberry guava, ex- cept in the color of its fruit, which is bright yellow instead of red. It is considered by some to be of finer flavor than the last named, and it is also as hardy.
Price — Large plants in 4-inch pots, 50c.
CHERIMOYA
The Cherimoya (Anona Cherimolia) has been classed as one of the three finest fruits in the world. Forty years of cultivation in California have shown it to be eminently adapted to this climate, which is, indeed, not unlike that of its native home, the highlands of Central America. The tree is a handsome., one, with broad, velvety, bright green leaves, frequently deciduous, during the winter months. It is sufficiently hardy to be grown wherever the orange thrives.
The fruit is heart shaped or oval, green or brown in color, and ordinarily about the size of a navel orange. The flavor of the pulp is similar to the pineapple, and is liked by everyone. As a dessert fruit the Cherimoya, when grown in a climate such as that of California, is without a superior. It ripens during the spring months.
Our stock is grown from large, delicious fruits from hardy and productive trees selected in the Mexican highlands. We have the finest stock ever offered in Cali- fornia. Price in 6-inch pots, $1.00 each f. o. b. Los Angeles.
THE NATAL PLUM
A South African shrub (Carissa grandifiora), worthy of cultivation in every Cali- fornia garden for its ornamental value as well as for its fruit.
The plant, which does not grow over a few feet in height, is a solid mass of foliage and very shapely. In spring and summer it bears a profusion of white, star- shaped flowers of an inch and a half in diameter, which have the fragrance of the tuberose. The flowers are followed by bright scarlet fruits about the size and shape of a plum. These are of a peculiar acid flavor, and are used for preparation of jelly.
The NataJ Plum is particularly recommended as a hedge plant. It is hardy, re- markably tolerant of abuse, and thrives with almost no attention. The thorns with which the shrub is supplied make the hedge practically impenetrable, and it has the added advantage of exceptional beauty of foliage and flower, and production of fruit.
Large plants, in 4-inch pots, 50c each f. o. b. Los Angeles.
THE QUEENSLAND NUT
The Australian tree (Macadamia ternifolia) is, from several points of view, one of the most valuable additions that has been made to California horticulture. Aside from the value of its fruit, the tree is a highly desirable ornamental one for the lawn or dooryard, as well as for streets and avenues, for which purposes its drought- resisting qualities make it particularly desirable. It is an evergreen, with dark green, serrated leaves greatly resembling those of the holly.
The nuts are abundantly produced in clusters of from three to fourteen, enclosed by a hull similar to that of the hickory nut. They are round, smooth, light brown in color and about an inch in diameter. The shell is thick, and encloses a round kernel, similar to the filbert, but larger. The flavor is like that of- the Brazil nut, but greatly superior to it. Price of two-year-old trees in 6-inch pots, 2 feet or more, fine specimens, $1.50 each f. o. b. Los Angeles.
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PASSIFFORA EDUL1S
Passion Vine
The Passion Vine thrives in Califor- nia. It is not yet well known, however, and hence its fruit has not come into general use. In Australia it is exten- sively grown.
The fruit is the size of an egg, and contains a pulp of exceedingly good flavor. It is consumed much in the same manner as an egg — that is, by cutting off one end and removing the contents with a spoon. The pulp is also used as a fla- voring for cakes, ice-creams, drinks and sweet-meats, and is a much appreciated addition to fruit salads. It packs and ships well.
The vine is a vigorous grower, and well suited to use on trellis or screen frames. It is quite hardy.
Price, large plants in 4-inch pots, 50c each. Seeds, per pkt. 10c.
DASHEENj
The Dasheen or Chinese potato has been cultivated in China and Japan for centuries, and it is said there are more of these tubers eaten than of the Irish potato. It is related to the ordinary caladium or elephant’s ear, which it re- sembles in habit of growth, and is both ornamental, interesting and useful. It develops tubers in the ground which are cooked similarly to a potato and have much the potato’s texture and flavor.
When boiled they have a chetnut flavor.
The Dasheen is very pungent, and should never be even tasted until boiled.
If by accident it is tasted, olive oil will give relief.
The Dasheen can be prepared in many way, but they are generally liked best Dasheen
when parboiled for about 15 minutes and
the cooking completed by baking in a fairly quick oven. Depending upon the size, they should be baked from one to two hours, a fork being used to test them.
As soon as done the corms should be cut open lengthwise, covered with a nap- kin, in a warm dish, and served immediately. If they have been cut open before cooking, the thin crust formed over the cut surface should at once be lifted, on taking from the oven.- (This crust is itself very palatable.) The mealy interior can be taken out easily with a fork or spoon. Baked Dasheens are generally drier than baked potatoes and therefore need more butter. Salt is used in seasoning.
There is no better food for hogs than Dasheen. They will yield more abundantly than potatoes and can be stored and handled in the same manner.
Mrs. Larkey permits us to say: “The Dasheen when properly cooked is much
better than potatoes; it is as easily grown and its culture should be encouraged, that it may be more generally used.”
The bulbs we offer have been grown on our trial grounds, and therefore are part- ly acclimated.
(One bulb 10c) (6 for 50c) (12 for $1.00) postpaid.
In offering the various things that are new and untried to this climate we select such varieties that have proven of much value in their respective places. The Dasheen is as indispensible to Asiatic and to the South Sea Islanders as is the potato to the white race. It has proven to grow well here; it has also proven palatable. Who can say but that the future generations will value the Dasheen above the potato?
Fruiting Passion Vine
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CASSAVA, or TAPIOCA
In growth and culture the casava is similar to the dahlia. It grows six to ten feet tall, yielding large tuberous roots, from which tapioca is made. These roots are excellent food for hogs, and cattle, and is greatly relished by them. It is destroyed by frost, therefore the stalks are cut in the fall, all leaves and tender growth cut away. The stems are then stored for spring planting by being buried in sand. About April 1st they are rooted and ready for planting. Cut into pieces three inches long, and plant in moist sandy loam four feet apart in rows six feet apart. Water and cultivate free- ly. As the roots grow to large size they may be removed without injury to the plant. In this way the yield is enormous.
The picture was taken at our trial grounds. This is our first year’s experi- ence with it. The results show a natural growth throughout the season until the tender stems are destroyed by frost. New growth soon appears and the sec- ond season is much more prolific of both foliage and large roots. While we are recommending it particularly for hog feed, it is not improbable that it may prove to be profitable to grow for the manufacture of tapioca. Another season at our trial grounds will fully demonstrate it.
It is very ornamental. Every home garden should have one, and every stock- raiser should try it out. Plant in March or April. We offer good live home-grown canes 12 inches long which may be cut into four pieces for planting, at (25c each) (5 pieces $1.00) postpaid.
If interested write for circular and quantity price.
GINSENG AND GOLD SEAL
The two are of such similar nature, both as to culture and marketing, that both should be grown together if you have a place suitable for their cul- ture.
Send 60c for Kain’s book on Ginseng Culture.
Price— Ginseng, (fresh seeds, per 1000, $2.00 post- paid) (stratified seeds, per 1000, $3.00 postpaid)
(One-year-old roots, $8.00 per hundred, postpaid).
Price — Gold Seal, (50 plants $5.00) (100 plants $9.00).
Write for quantity price.
CACTUS
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(If interested, write for particular information and price on large quantity).
We have devoted several years to a careful ob- servation of cactus-growing, with the conclusion that about three varieties represent the best. Probably as many as twenty varieties are commonly offered.
Some of these varieties are nearly or wholly synonymous.
If you have a piece of waste land, plant it to Thornless Cactus. During a dry season when fodder is scarce you can rely upon the cactus. A few plant's in a home garden will prove desirable for the fruit, which is considered very good.
We offer only the following varieties, which we consider the best:
Meyers — Absolutely free from thorns or spines; can be handled without gloves. Price per blade, 50c postpaid.
Robusta — Free from thorns, and is hardier than others. Price per blade, 40c post- paid.
Anacantha — Probably the most prolific of all varieties, both in blades and fruit. Not entirely thornless. Price per blade, 40c postpaid.
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BERRIES
Orange County claims an annual income of $50,000 from berries.
This picture plainly shows an easy way to make a trellis upon which to train all berries that have trailing vines. By this method 'cultivation is made easy, and by keeping the vine trimmed and trained closely to the trellis, picking is easy and convenient.
Drive stakes sixteen feet apart along the berry rows. Nail cross pieces on top of the stakes, and stretch wire somewhat heavier than baling wire along the row on each side of the stake, and attach with staples to each end of the cross- pieces.
All berry plants here listed are ready for delivery from January 1st until April 15th, except strawberries, which are ready for market from November 1st until April 1st.
For Dewberries, the stakes should be 2 ft. high, cross-pieces 20 in. long.
For Phenomenal and Loganberries, the stakes should be 2 ft. high, cross-pieces 24 in. long.
For Mammoth Blackberries, the stakes should be 4 ft. high, cross-pieces, 24 in. long.
For Black Cap Raspberries, the stakes should be 4 ft. high, cross-pieces 20 in.
For Himalaya Blackberries, the stakes should be 5 ft. high, cross-pieces 30 in. When ordering berry plants along with seeds, do not expect to receive them to- gether. We do not wish to ship plants the latter part of the week, because they may be delayed during Sunday; therefore all plants are shipped early in the week.
F. O. B. means we deliver to the carrier; you pay express charges.
MAMMOTH BLACKBERRY
—Price — (3 for 25c) ($1.00 per dozen prepaid) ($6.00 per 100 f. o. b. here).
Every home garden should have a few berry vines in the corners or along the fence. It requires only a few vines to supply the family table with berries. They are but little trouble and no_t particular as to soil.
It is all that its name implies, both as to cane and fruit. A single plant has been known to have as much as 175 feet of bearing caue and will cover the side of an ordinary-sized dwell- ing. The canes start growth early in the spring and after reaching a height of six or seven feet take the trailing habit and should be trellised. They make a prodigious growth and have luxuriant foliage. The canes can be pruned to suit.
In size of fruit no other blackberry approaches it. Berries are frequently found measuring 2^4 inches long. For cooking purposes the fruit fulfills all the desired qualities of other black- berries, and as a fresh fruit is gener- ally preferable, owing to large size, having more pulp, less core, no seeds, and is one of the sweetest of all blackberries.
We aim to have only strong, healthy plants and true to name. We have received few complaints, all of which have been due to . delays in transit.
Mammoth Blackberry- — 54 actual size
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HIMILAYA BLACKBERRY
Mr. J. E. Hathaway says: “It is
wonderfully productive, and if kept well pruned, the berries are large and de- licious. I have the Mammoth and other varieties, but for all table purposes I prefer the Himalaya.”
Mr. C. E. Trapp says: “As a money- maker, it beats them all.”
This is enormously productive, bear- ing from June until frost.
In field planting, the vines should be given plenty of room; ten feet apart each way is not too much, as the canes make a prodigious growth if allowed. Strong wire trellises should be provided on which not more than four canes from each plant should be trained.
These canes after reaching the desired length should be cut off, causing the surplus energies of the vine to go into fruit.
Prices — (10c each) ($1.00 per dozen prepaid) ($6.00 per 100 f. o. b. Los Angeles).
Three plants of Himalaya make forty feet of row. These plants bore ripe fruit from June until October.
New Ever-bearing Blackberry The Berry for Shipping
In offering this berry we be- lieve you may now have what has long been wanted in the blackberry line — an All-Season bearer. The Mammoth Black- berry for very early, the Hima- laya for late, but the Macatawa for both early, medium and late — just all season.
The originator of this berry says of it: “It begins blooming
in the southern and coast states about February 15th; in the eastern states about April 1st. One month later you can begin to pick. It is a continual crop- per from spring until the frosts; in fact, it is the only berry, m my 46 years’ experience, that is an ever-bearing variety. The fruit is very large and sweet; in Macatawa Blackberry fact, it is the sweetest black-
berry grown, ft is coreless and almost seedless, very solid, jet black when ripe, and can be shipped one thousand miles without bruising. The shape is oblong, very uniform, averaging three and one-half inches around one way, by three and one- fourth inches the other way.”
MACATAWA
(Each 15c) (doz. $1.25 prepaid) (100 plants $8.00 f. o. b. Los Angeles).
GARDENA DEWBERRY
Dewberries grow wild in many localities. Some varieties have been domesticated and improved. Among these is the Gardena, which wins favor wherever tried. The vine is a low rambler and should not be trained up over twenty-six inches high for best results. Early in the spring the vines are covered with a mass of bloom, later yielding an immense crop of large, lustrous, blue-black berries, very sweet.
(Each 5c) (doz. 50c prepaid) (100 $4.00 f. o. b. Los Angeles).
The Mortgage Lifter Dewberry The great merit of this variety is its extreme earliness and its enormous yield of excellent large fruit. It is truly a mortgage lifter. (3 for 25c) (doz. $1.00 postpaid) (100 $6.00 f. o. b. Los Angeles).
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PHENOMENAL BERRY
This has been said to be the best berry in the world. In its place it certainly is unique, v being the result of a cross between a dewberry and the Cuthbert raspberry, taking the size and shape of the former and the color and flavor of the latter.
The vines are similar to the Loganberry and should receive the same training and cultivation. Berries grow in clusters of from 5 to 10 or more, and for size there is no berry of its kind approaching it. Individual berries often measure 3x4 inches in circumference. . Bright crimson in color and rather tart in flavor, they are excellent for jams, jellies, etc.
(3 for 25c) ($1.00 per dozen prepaid) ($6.00 per 100 f. o. b. Los Angeles.)
LOGANBERRIES
Loganberries are very similar to Phenomenal berries in appearance.
This berry is largely used for pies, for canning, and making preserves. It has the appearance of a large raspberry and the blended flavor of raspberry and dew- berry. It is so prolific that a single vine will often bear 100 boxes of berries. For a home garden a few vines trellised along a fence will be sufficient, but for com- mercial planting set the plants five feet apart in rows six feet apart.
(3 for 25c) (1 doz. $1.00 prepaid) (100 $4.00 f. o, b. Los Angeles).
ST. REGIS EVERBEARING
Raspberries for four months — that’s what you get when you plant St. Regis — the new everbearing variety.
This variety has been aptly termed “the early till late” variety; for it is the first red raspberry to give ripe fruit, while it continues to produce berries without inter- mission until late in October.
Unlike any other raspberry, the St. Regis yields a crop of fruit the first season; planted in early April, ripens berries early in June of the same year. For four weeks thereafter the yield is heavy, and the canes continue to produce a ripe fruit freely without intermission until the middle of October.
(3 for 25c) ($1.00 per dozen) (100 plants $6,00 f. o. b. here).
CUTHBERT RASPBERRY
Nearly everyone knows about this excellent berry. Where favored with moist ocean breezes the large red fruit is unsurpassed.
(3 for 25c) (doz. 75c prepaid) (100 $4.00 f. o. b. here).
SURPRISE RASPBERRY
This ber.ry is very similar in appearance to the Superlative. It is the earliest red raspberry on the market and has a long fruiting season. The roots produce an abundance of bushy canes, immense clusters of berries on every lateral. The Sur- prise is practically an ever-bearer in warm climates and raspberries at Christmas time yield a handsome profit. This variety is especially recommended for warm and hot locations where other varieties are subjected to sunburn.
(Each 15c) (doz. $1.25) (100 $7.00 f. o. b. here).
KING OF THE CLIFFS EVERBEARING
Mr. B. L. Reynolds says: “You made no mistake bringing the King of the Cliff
to California. It has them all beat, and it is a wonderful berry.”
This is truly a wonderful raspberry; actually bears fruit from May until December.
The earliest of all black raspberries. This new raspberry was first discovered in the spring of 1905, growing in and around a cliff of rocks. Berries firm, yet glossy black and of a delicious flavor; seeds very small, berry compact and uniform large size. Canes of ironclad hardiness, enduring the severest cold uninjured, and are wonderfully prolific. Unlike many other varieties, its foliage never suffers by blight or its cane never attacked by Anthracnoose or any other disease, nor its cane im- paired by the heat or drouth of summer.
(15c each) (doz. $1.25) (50 plants $4.00) postpaid.
HIMALAYAN YELLOW RASPBERRY
An importation from India that is proving very attractive. It is wonderfully vig- orous raspberry growing canes fifteen and twenty feet long. Grows in bush form, or can be trained to cover an arbor or pergola. It is very rapid in growth, devot- ing itself to wood-making for two or three years, then begins to fruit and yields abundantly. The fruit is like the' ordinary raspberry, but is yellow in color and very attractive. Where planted for growth in bush form will require fifteen feet of space. A most interesting plant. Our stock is limited.
In 4-inch pots, 18 in. to 24 in., strong plants, 75c each.
If you are interested in the culture of raspberries, we suggest that you write the United States Department of Agriculture for Farmers’ Bulletin No. 213.
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STRAWBERRIES
Early Strawberries by the Cross method
The present method of setting plants a few inches apart on little narrow ridges too close to permit of irrigating without uncovering the roots is not conducive to best Tesults.
Set the plants in December, January or February two feet apart in rows two feet apart; keep the soil in perfect condition to permit of the runners to root freely, but train them to grow along the row. Then do not disturb them except to culti- vate and fertilize. By January or February of the following year you will have a field like shown in the above picture in full bearing, and the vines will continue bearing until late in the season. Continue the cultivation, allowing the runners to set as before. The profit in earliness and productiveness the second season is con- clusive that this method is better than is now generally pursued.
ETTERSBURG NO. 80
Of all the various types of strawberries, we pronounce the Ettersburg No. 80 as outclassing all other varieties. Our trial grounds proved to us that it is all Mr. Etter claims for it, and in comparison with other varieties grown under like condi- tions, it proves to be in a class by itself. We can only say to you, Try it.
Read what Mr. Etter says of it:
Ettersburg No. 80 — Something new in the strawberry line; an entirely new cre- ation bred up from the native California wild strawberries. Of the several varieties Mr. Etter has created, we are offering his No. 80, which we recommend to our read- ers as one of great merit and promise of exceptional value, because of its large size, delicious flavor, productiveness, hardiness to endure both cold, heat and drouth, and it will bear abundantly on soil too poor to produce other varieties. In fact, it is not congenial to rich damp land. Mr. Etter says of it:
“No. 80 is a large solid berry. It is very productive of fine red berries that are of large size and have a large, clean-cut green calyx or hull. The blossoms are very large and the runners very strong. The plant is extra vigorous and deep rooting and the foliage leathery. In the fall of the year the young foliage is of a bluish cast. The fresh fruits is of fine dessert quality, and for flavor as a canned berry it is the very best, a deliciousness I have found in no other variety. It is red, and red to the center. It is a great canning sort. I regard No. 80 as about the best of all my hybrid strawberries for trial everywhere.”
No. 80 was productive by crossing the Rose Ettersburg with the Chilvensis or Beach strawberry from Cape Mendocino, and crossed again with a cross from the Rose Ettersburg and California wild strawberry.
Price— (Doz. 75c) (25 $1.00) (100 $3.00) postpaid.
Read what J. J. Carter of Orange County says of it under date of February 23rd, 1915. “Replying to yours of the 17th inst. regarding Ettersburg No. 80 strawberries and requesting me for a testimonial: Beg to say that two years ago I secured 12 plants from M. Etter, and the first year I did not let them bear, as I wished to get
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a good many plants. Last winter I transplated 600, which made a very quick and vigorous growth, and in three or four months they were bearing very prolific. Th£ berries are large and delicious in flavor and sweet. They make very superior jam, having a distinctive flavor all their own. Besides having all we wanted for our- selves, we sold some to our neighbors, who were very much pleased with them. At the present time the plants are simply covered with bloom and green/ berries, be- sides producing a very large number of vigorous runners.”
Mr. Etter insists that we also offer his numbers 84 and 121. They are as different from No. 80 as No. 80 is different from Brandywine.
No. 84 — This variety is a full sister to No. 80. The fruit is deep glossy red and of large size. The flavor is good to very good.
It is of the greatest vigor and its root penetration is remarkable. The foliage is coarse, stiff and leathery and very resistant to heat. It is productive and good.
(Per doz. 75c) (25 $1.00).
No. 121. — In this fine berry we have something distinctly new. It is remarkable for its firmness. If given too much moisture and richness of soil they will go much to vine and the fruit will be smaller than plants on poorer soil. A bed will last for a much longer time than will the regular sorts.
(Per doz. 75c) (25 $1.00).
AMERICUS (EVERBEARING)
Last year we offered four everbearing varieties. Our trial grounds showed so lit- tle difference in the several varieties that we are this year offering only the
Americus. Price — (Doz. 60c) (25 $1.00) (100 $2.00) postpaid.
THE BANNER
The Banner strawberry is claimed by Mr. Philippi to be the best of all the local varieties because of its uniformly large size, red, glossy appearance, good keeper, non-acid flavor, and always showy, on which account the dealer prefers it.
Several Los Angeles bon ton grocers will handle no other strawberries as long as they can get Philippi’s Banner berries.
Price — (50 plant 75c) (100 plants $1.00) postpaid (1000 plants $7.00 f. o. b. here).
Klondike and Brandywine are too well known to require description. They are local favorites. Price— (50 plants 50c) (100 plants 75c) postpaid (1000 plants $4.00 f. o. b. here).
Write for quantity price.
OUR BULB DEPARTMENT
Los Angeles, the city of beautiful lawns, owes much of its popularity to the many flowering bulbs that bloom so profusely and so constantly in this climate, only re- quiring proper setting at the right time of the year and the right selection to attain the highest perfection of beauty.
The bulbs we offer are chosen with the purpose of giving our customers the best bulbs to get the best results. In order to get the best results, make your selection according to the time of planting, and many of them may be planted at any time in order to have them bloom when you wish.
Although this catalog will come to you when the time for planting Dutch bulbs has nearly passed, we request you to keep this list that you may refer to it next September, when making up your order for fall planting.
Do not order any Dutch bulbs after February 15th.
IMPORTED BULBS
Plant from October until February.
Hyacinths
Early Flowering French Roman Hyacinths
For early forcing in window boxes for inside decoration. Doz.
Each Prepaid
White, Dark Rose and Blue 05 .50
Extra large single named varieties for forcing in pots.
Pure White, L’lnnocence, — Pink, Gertrude, — Red, Rol Des Beiges, —
Blue, Grand Maitre 10 1.00
Popular Mixed Hyacinths for out-door, bedding.
Red, White, Blue and Pink. Single, any color 05 .60
Double, any color 05 .60
Tulips
Extra early for forcing, any color, single or double , .03 .35
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Narcissus
The largest Daffodils in cultivation. Each
Emperor, Pure Yellow 05
Empress, White and Yellow 05
Victoria, Creamy White and Deep Yellow .05
Polanthus, Paper White 2 for .05
Chinese Sacred Lily (Imported) 20
Jonquils
Campernelle Rugulosus, Largest Flowering:
Pure Yellow, very fragrant 3 for .10
Crocus
Striped and Variegated 2 for .05
Ranunculus
All colors 2 for .05
Anemones
All colors 2 for .05
Spanish Iris
Doz.
.50
.50
.50
.25
2.00
Doz.
.30
.25
.25
.25
All colors 2 for .05 .25
The following list of bulbs may be planted at any time from January until July. Some varieties may be planted at any time throughout the year.
Amaryllis
Belladonna, large lavender flowers, the most beautiful of all Amarylli. Each
Very large bulbs .25
Johnsonnii, Scarlet striped white .25
Caladiums
Elephant Ear 25 $2.50
Dasheen, Edible bulb 10 1.00
Callas Doz.
May be planted at any time. . Each Prepaid
White Flowering 10 $1.00
Yellow, Large sized bulbs 50 5.00
Freesias — Refracta Alba . .25
Gladiolus — A. & M. Superb Mixture 05 .50
English Iris — Blue or White ... .05 .60
Oxalis — Pink .' .20
Watsonii — Mixed Colors 05 .50
Our mixture of Glodioli is beautiful beyond description — scarcely two alike.
Mexican Ever-Blooming Tube- rose
MEXICAN EVER-BLOOMING TUBE- ROSES
They have tall stiff stems, flowers pure white, single, delightfully fragrant. They withstand all winds and weather save hard frosts, commence to bloom in May and con- tinue to December. They never blight and if the stalk is cut when the first bloom appears, the other flowers increase in size and white- ness and keep for a week or ten days. They increase rapidly.
Doz.
Each Postpaid
Mexican 10 1.00
Double Pearl 10 1.00
CANNAS
Louisiana — Green foliage edged with brown. Flowers large scarlet, one of the finest of the orchid flowering type. Height, 5 feet.
Shenandoah — Bronze foliage, flowers rose pink, forming in large clusters. Height, 3 feet. Very pretty for bedding.
Indiana — Green foliage, flowers very large golden orange, orchid type, height, 5 feet.
Mont Blanc — Green foliage, flowers creamy white. Height, 3 feet.
Pennsylvania — Foliage green, flowers large pure deep scarlet, orchid flowering type. Height, 6 feet.
King Humbert — Bronze foliage, flowers large, double red. Height, 3 feet.
Any of the above varieties — 10c each; $1.00 per doz. Postpaid. Write for quantity price.
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_ ~ _ " PLANT GERANIUMS
Why is this beautiful flowering plant so much neglected? It requires little atten- tion, little watering; it blooms all the year, in sun or in shade, nothing more beautiful for bedding or potting, for hedge or border, for arbor or window boxes. No other plant affords greater variety of flowers, both in type, color and variation of foliage. No other plant is so easily propagated. No other plant grows anywhere in all con- ditions of soil and climate so luxuriantly as the geranium. Every home in the city or country and every desert home may be surrounded, even buried in the dense cool foliage of the beautiful flowering geranium. Slips will bloom within a month after transplanting.
In order that the planting of geraniums may be encouraged, we are offering slips of various types of geraniums that shall be known by number, as we cannot name all of the varieties we have to offer. Each number is described, that you may order the one best suited to your purpose. Some varieties are very scarce, but we make no variation in price, but if we haven't what you order we will substitute another variety that is of similar description.
Send no order amounting to less than 25c.
Price— -(5 slips 25c) (12 slips 50c) (25 slips 75c) (100 slips $2.50) postpaid.
No. |
Color |
Height |
Suitable for |
1. |
Pink |
18 inches |
Bedding or border |
2. |
Majenta |
2 feet |
Bedding or hedge |
3. |
Scarlet |
2 feet |
Bedding or hedge |
4. |
Pink |
Dwarf Ivy |
Sidewalk |
5. |
Pure White |
12 inches |
Bedding or border |
6. |
Apple Blossom |
12 inches |
Bedding or border |
7. |
Light center to rose edge |
18 inches |
Bedding, border or hedge |
8. |
Dark Red |
10 feet |
Hedge, arbor, or to cover fences |
9. |
Red |
Climby Ivy |
Sidewalk, fences, around palms |
10. |
Light Pink |
2 feet |
Hedge |
11. |
Pure White |
12 inches |
Bedding or border |
12. |
Red with light center |
18 inches |
Bedding or hedge |
13. |
Bright Scarlet |
18 inches |
Bedding, border or hedge |
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DAHLIA BULBS
The dahlia bulbs we are now offering have been selected with great care, as we chose these types from among fortyAwo that we grew in our trial grounds. We have endeavored to describe each of the dahlias pictured here in order that you may be aided in your selection.
Price Prepd.
No. |
Name |
Description |
Type |
Hght. Each. |
Doz. |
|
1. |
Semiramis |
Pink and Gold |
Paeony |
| 3 ft. |
25c |
$2.50 |
2. |
Beliot |
Dark Wine |
Decorative |
| 4 ft. |
35c |
3.00 |
3. |
Queen Emma |
Light Wine |
Paeony |
| 5 ft. |
25c |
2.50 |
4. |
Herstog Hendrygg |
Deep Rose Pink |
Poeony |
| 4 ft. |
25c |
2.50 |
5. |
Souvenier de Gustav |
Watermelon Red |
Decorative |
! 4 ft. |
25c |
2.50 |
6. |
Mrs. Geo. Stevinson |
Yellow |
Cactus |
1 4 ft. |
15c |
1.50 |
7. |
Rene Cayaux |
Brilliant Red |
Cactus |
| 3 ft. |
25c |
2.50 |
8. |
Lady Seville |
Nell Rose |
Paeony |
| 4 ft. |
25c |
2.50 |
9. |
Schorr Helena |
Delicate Pnik |
Cactus |
| 3 ft. |
25c |
2.50 |
10. |
Rev. D. A. Williamson |
Dark Red |
Cactus |
| 4 ft. |
25c |
2.50 |
11. |
Acrobat |
Red and White |
Cactus |
1 3 ft. | |
| 25c |
2.50 |
12. |
Frank Smith |
Dark Maroon |
Show |
I 4 ft. |
15c |
1.50 |
13. |
Crimson Beauty |
Bright Crimson |
Pompon |
| 3 ft. |
20c |
2.00 |
14. |
Tree Dahlia |
Large Lavender |
Single |
1 12 ft. |
75c |
TO THE UNEMPLOYED. READ THIS
A golden opportunity is being neglected by many persons, old. and young, who have the leisure and can get the use of a small space of ground with water for irri- gation that is within reach of any of the municipal markets. There is a demand for good fresh vegetables far in excess of the supply. Many market places have dis- continued, not from lack of customers, but because the supply was of stale vege- tables discarded from commission houses. Maintain the markets by supplying them with good fresh vegetables and fruits, and by doing so you will make a comfortable home for yourself, besides getting healthful, enjoyable exercise.
Get our Garden Manual, free with a fifty cent order, get busy, get a garden, get money and health.
Mr. Harkness, aged 74 years, living near 42nd and Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, more than paid his grocery bill for a large family from vegetables grown on two vacant lots .
We request all newcomers who contemplate putting in a garden, whether for private use or for market, to consult us concerning the selection of seeds, prepara- tion of the soil, fertilization, irrigation, preparing and marketing the produce.
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Beets
Chard
Carrot
GARDENING MADE EASY
First give the soil a good soaking, wetting it down two or three feet deep. As soon as it can be handled without sticking to the spade, dig ten or twelve inches deep, turning the soil over and pulverize it thoroughly. Then make ridges to stand about six inches high, flattened to about ten inches wide on top and twelve inches between ridges. Drill the seed or transplant on each side of the ridge. Irrigate in the furrow between the ridges. By this method two rows are irrigated with one furrow, and you will have only one furrow to cul- tivate after each irrigation. It is easy to see the advantage of this method over the usual way of drilling on level ground and irrigating each row, often flooding the plant, which is harmful, particularly during the heat of summer. The following is a list of vegetables that should be planted the way we have illustrated in the picture:
Parsley Salsify
Parsnip Spinach
Radish Turnip
A Field of Lettuce
Kohl Rabi
Lettuce
Onion
A Field of Asparagus After Three Years
Artichokes Should be Trimmed and Kepi Clean
In order that we may be of greatest benefit to our friends, we have published for distribution, free with a fifty cent order to all of our customers and to all the schools of the great Southwest, a Garden Manual, of 32 pages of valuable informa- tion to the beginner.
This page is a sample of what information is contained in the manual.
Ask for it with your first order for seed. It is free with a fifty cent order.
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LIST OF UP-TO-DATE SEEDS
Garden, Field and Flower Seeds and Plants Everything Pertaining to the Garden and Ranch Incubators, Brooders, Poultry Food and Supplies
We will catalogue only standard and such other varieties of vegetable seeds as have been thoroughly tested by us and have proved particularly adapted to the cli- mate and conditions of the great Southwest; other varieties that have proven of less value in this section will not be listed.
Localities nearer the coast within reach of the coast fogs require different cul- tural instructions and different varieties than those that would thrive best in the sec- tions east of the Coast Range. We would request those who are unfamiliar with the requirements of their local conditions to write us for information.
The numerous letters we have received from customers pleased with "the results of their seeds is evidence that our efforts to secure good seeds and improved varie- ties are meeting with marked success.
That our zeal to advise the amateur grower and the new colonist what to plant, when to plant and how to plant, has been of great benefit, is proved by many who have written to us of their success with our seeds and our advice.
Nowhere in the world is there such necessity for competent, intelligent seeds- men as in Southern California, because of the diversity of climate, of soil, and of local conditions.
TO THE BEGINNER: We request that beginners and new-comers consult us either by letter or in person when additional information and advice is wanted other than is contained in these pages. Always give your local conditions of soil and climate, and whether a market gardener or a general rancher. All inquiries will command prompt attention.
SEEDS WE OFFER — As to the seeds we offer, we assure you that the utmost care is exercised to secure only reliable and true to name seed. We have devoted much time and attention to learning the varieties of garden and field crops suited to each locality. This information will often be found cf great service to intending planters.
We are continually testing the germination and purity of our seeds, but owing to the diversity of climatic conditions, insects, inexperienced growers, and liability of mistakes on the part of the numerous middle men from the grower to the planter, each living in various parts of the globe, Aggeler & Musser Seed Co. cannot and will not guarantee the germination or product of any seeds they sell.
Our record for the past twenty years has given us such a reputation for fair treat- ment that our oldest customers are our best advertisers.
FULL INSTRUCTIONS ARE GIVEN WITH EACH SUBJECT
Owing to the difficult climatic conditions of each locality, no general rule can be applied as to time of planting, and what varieties to plant. Home gardeners re- quire different instructions from market gardeners, and market gardeners are gov- erned by different conditions than shippers.
We have prepared a guide for planters that is accurate if care will be taken to see. that the soil and local conditions are suitable. This guide is printed on the inside of the last cover page, but for particular information concerning each sub- ject we invite you to ask us what you want to know concerning culture and marketing.
Copied from the Los Angeles Times, October 1st, 1914.
Growing of winter vegetables in the frostless belt of Orange County has proven especially profitable.
For the year just ending the association sold vegetables for its members to the value of $62,160. The grower who got the most was J. B. Handy, whose receipts were $4715.44.
One of the most remarkable instances of productiveness reported by the associa- tion was the receipt of T. G. Bratch of $814.92 from an acre and a quarter. C. B. Thompson sold egg plant from a quarter of an acre for $300.
P. H. Medlin planted two sacks of green pea seed, and from his patch he realized enough to buy a Maxwell automobile for $815. From six acres of bell peppers A. D. Paxton’s receipts were $3000.
We are continually testing the germination of our seeds.
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ARTICHOKE
The seed may be . sown at any time and transplanted when about eight inches high. It will mature in about eight months from time of planting the seed, but in Southern California the proper season to bloom is in March.
The best way to get a good artichoke is to secure plants from old stalks of some good strain, as seeds cannot be depended upon to produce any certain variety. One half dozen is enough for a family garden.
Transplant five feet apart in rows seven feet apart. When the young plants are attacked by aphis spray with “Black Leaf 40.” About the time the buds are well advanced the under leaves often become a harbor for flies and aphis.
When this occurs break off all the under leaves, clear the ground of all rub- bish. You will then have a long season of large clean buds.
Selected Large Green Globe. — French stock is the standard variety. (Pkt. 10c)
(oz. 50c) lb. $1.15).
Postpaid.
Plants from good stalks,
15c each— $1.50 per dozen, postpaid.
JERUSALEM ARTI- Six Artichoke plants in a fam- CHOKE ily garden.
Excellent for hogs.
It is a most valuable food for hogs. It is said by many hog raisers that a hog fed , on artichokes has never been known to have cholera.
They grow to perfection here, yielding as much as 500 sacks per acre. They are grown, from tubers the same as Irish potatoes. It re- quires 300 lbs. to plant an acre. Cut the tubers to sin- gle eyes. Plant in March
and April two feet apart in Jerusalem Artichoke
rows three feet apart. Let
them grow until fall and allow the hogs to harvest the crop.
The tubers are excellent for table use boiled as potatoes or parboiled and pickled in vinegar.
(Per lb. 15c) postpaid; (10 lbs. $1.00) (100 lbs. $5.00) f. o. b. here.
ASPARAGUS
Culture for Home Gardens. — In January plant roots two year old, eighteen inches apart, in rows four feet apart.
To start a large acreage, the seeds should be sowed in drills about fifteen inches apart. Sow in March, and trans- plant the following January. In fifteen months it will be ready to ship. In some sections earlier.
Palmetto. — The leading and most popular variety for the home garden or market. The tender sprouts are green and their delicious flavor makes this variety the favorite for table use. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (% lb. 25c) (y2 lb. 45c) (lb. 85c). Postpaid.
Conover Collossal. — Nearly the same as Palmetto, possibly, larger, but culture has so much to do with size and quality that it is difficult to state which is the better varietv.
(Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (% lb. 25c) (}/2 lb. 45c) (lb 85c)'. Post- Argenteuil Asparagus paid.
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ASPARAGUS— (Continued)
Barr’s Mammoth. — A large white sprout, the flavor of which is generally liked. This is an excellent variety for canning, where appearance is desired. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c)
CV4 tb. 20c ) (y2 lb. 35c) (lb. 60c). Postpaid.
Giant Argenteuil. — An excellent variety for the canner and early shipper. This variety is now more extensively grown by large planters and shippers because it is more prolific, and stands shipping better. Also its purple tinge is attractive, and its excellent flavor puts it on an equal with the Pal- metto for table use.
(Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (*4 lb. 35c) (% lb. 60c) (lb. $1.00).
Postpaid.
Asparagus Roots. — We have always on hand roots of the Palmetto and Argenteuil varieties. Two year old roots —
(per doz. 40c) postpaid; (100 roots $2.00) postpaid; (1000 roots $8.00) f. o. b. Los Angeles.
To prevent rust, spray freely with powdered sulphur about Aug. 1st.
BEANS
Orange County grew beans to the value of $2,000,000 in 1914.
Palmetto
Canadian Wonder
Note — Prices on half pound and pound quantities include postage or expressage prepaid. When sent otherwise, deduct 10 cents per pound or fraction thereof. If desired sent by Parcel Post necessary postage should be added. See our Parcel Post Schedule on cover page. If quantities are desired, do not fail to write for special prices.
Market gardeners who are beginners and not familiar with gardening in the South- west would do well to consult us either in person or by mail before buying, as to variety and time of planting. Special attention should be given to the instruc- tions concerning the time of planting, which is an important factor in Southern California, as each month requires a different variety according to the market for which they are grown.
Culture for Home Gardens. — Plant early Refugee and Golden Wa*x early iA April. Plant one to two inches deep, six inches apart, in rows twenty inches apart. Plant Kentucky Wonder at the same time. Train them to grow in arbor fashion by placing poles and wire to grow upon. As soon as the plant is well formed, culti- vate frequently; let no weeds grow. Spray with powdered sulphur just before the bloom shows, to avoid mildew. Sulphur will prevent mildew, but not cure a plant once attacked, but will check it. Plant every month until September.
The seed germinates quickly and should show above ground within a week if no rain falls before that time. The seed will rot in cold wet soil. It requires six to eight weeks to mature string beans, but weather conditions may delay maturity much longer.
Market gardeners should read carefully the description of each variety.
Anyone having light, sandy soil that needs enriching, should plant it to beans, inoculating the seed with nitrogen culture. _
The following list comprises all the varieties best suited to general gardening. We have ceased to catalogue others that would only mislead the gardener.
When in doubt what to plant in your young orchard, study the bean market, and decide to plant either Common Limas, Blackeyes, Pink, Lady Washington, Navy, or Tepary Beans. Inoculate the seed with Nitrogen Bacteria; this will add both humus and nitgrogen to the soil, benefit the trees, and add thirty to fifty dollars per acre to your income, with a minimum in outlay of cash and labor.
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BEAN S — (Continued)
Tepary, Lady Washington, Small White, Black-eye, or Pink. — These are the beans of commerce, and should be grown on large acreage. It is easier to sell a carload than to sell one ton.
Write for price of seed, which fluctuates with the market.
Write for quantity prices on all beans.
BUSH BEANS— Round Green Pod Varieties.
Early Refugee or 1000 to 1. — An all round
favorite for the summer months. Round pod, medium size, tender, desirable for table and cannery. It is a favorite with the. mar- ket gardener, because it is a good shipper, a good seller, and very prolific. Plant from April to August. (Pkt. 5c) (}/2 lb. 20c) (lb. 30c prepaid) (10 lbs. $1.75 f. o. b. here).
Stringless Refugee. — This variety is a decided improvement over the old Refugee in that it is entirely stringless, somewhat larger pods and more prolific, which is claiming a great deal, for the Refugee bean has long been considered one of the most prolific of all string beans.
(Pkt. 5c) ( y2 lb. 20c) (lb. 30c prepaid) (10 lbs. $1.75 f. o. b. here).
Stringless Green Pod. — One of the best varieties for first early spring planting. It is very prolific and tender, a great favorite with market gardeners for a quick maturing crop. (Pkt. 5c) (% lb. 20c) (lb 35c prepaid) (10 lbs. $2.00 f. o. b. here).
BUSH BEANS— Flat Green Pod Varieties
Canadian Wonder. — Flat pod, of good flavor, not stringless, but otherwise ten- der. Very hardy. Desired above all others by gardeners growing on the foothills for winter shipping, because of its luxuriant growth and continuous bearing of long straight pods. Plaiit in September, October, November, December and January, according to your locality. (Per pkt. 5c) i}/2 lb. 15c) (lb. 30c prepaid) (10 lbs. $1.50 f. o. b. here).
Six Weeks. — A strong, rapid grower, which matures quickly. Flat pod. Only desirable for forcing. Plant in February and March, also early in September and October. (Pkt. 5c) ( x/2 lb. 15c) (lb. 25c prepaid) (10 lbs. $1.25 f. o. b. here).
French Mohawk. — Long oval pod, very tender and prolific. Matures in six weeks. Desirable for a profitable short crop, as only two months is required from seed time to the end of the crop. Plant every month from March to October. (Per pkt. 5c) i}/2 lb. 15c) (lb. 30c prepaid) (10 lbs. $1.50 f. o. b. here).
Dwarf Horticultural. — Desirable both for green and dried beans. Stringless and of excellent flavor. It is of Italian origin and is very popular with the Italian popu- lation. (Pkt. 5c) ( y2 lb. 15c) (lb. 25c prepaid) (10 lbs. $1.20 f. o. b. here).
BUSH BEANS — ROUND YELLOW POD VARIETIES
Stringless or Refugee Wax. — This bean has become a favorite with the market gardener because of its hardy growth and enormous yield of tender, round stringless pods of excellent flavo; which sell readily. Plant from April un- til September. (Per pkt. 5c) < '}/2 lb. 20c)
(lb. 35c prepaid) (10 lbs. $2.50 f. o. b. here).
Prolific Black Wax. — Pod round, straight, five to six inches long. De- cidedly the most desirable for mid-sum- mer gardening. Plant from April to August. (Per pkt. 5c) (y2 lb. 20c) (lb.
35c prepaid) (10 lbs. $2.00 f. o. b. here).
BUSH BEANS— FLAT YELLOW POD VARIETIES
Davis Kidney Wax. — Good bearer; pods are long, rustless and hardy; very tender when young. (Per pkt. 5c) ( ] 'A lb. 20c) (lb. 35c) (10 lbs. $2.50 f. o. b. here).
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FLAT YELLOW POD BEANS— (Continued)
Our Golden Wax. — Long, flat pod, rich golden yellow, string- less. This variety is so superior to other strains of Golden Wax that we have discarded all but this. Plant early in April to August.
(Per pkt. 5c) ( y2 lb. 20c) (lb. 35c prepaid) (10 lbs. $2.00 f. o. b. here).
Michigan White Wax. — A half round golden yellow pod not so long nor as straight as the Ventura Wax, but of excellent quality for eating, very prolific and specially recommended to market gardeners for fall planting, because it ranks with the most profit- able for growing, for selling and for keeping. It is a good long distance shipper;, is hardier and withstands wet and cold better than most varieties of wax beans. (Per pkt. 5c) (J/2 lb. 20c) (lb. 35c) (10 lbs. $2.00 f. o. b. here).
To improve your soil plant Windsor, Soja,
Blackeye or Whippoor- will Beans. Sow from April 1st to Sept. 1st.
Inoculate the seed with Ferguson’s Nitrogen Fixing Bacteria.
If your soil is new, it needs nitrogen. If it is sandy, it needs both humus and nitrogen.
The easiest and most economical way to sup- ply both elements by one effort is to inocu- late your bean and pea seed with Ferguson's Nitrogen-Fixing Bac- teria. One fifty cent bottle will inoculate all the beans and peas us- ually required to plant a family garden.
Ask for our Garden Manual with your first order. It is full of in- formation pertaining to the garden. It is free with a fifty cent order. Ventura Wonder
Ventura Wonder Wax. — Nearly all agree that this is a wonder indeed. Long flat pod, very prolific; bears early, and continues nearly all summer; planted in September, if not too cold, bears until January, being rust proof. This bean was introduced by us in .1900, and has been the market gardener’s favorite since that time. Plant from February to October. (Per pkt. 5c) i}/2 lb. 20c) lb. 40c prepaid) (10 lbs. $2.50 f. o. b. here).
Stringless Greenpod
Write for quantity price as prices fluctuate.
PROFIT FROM VEGETABLES Truck Farmers Near Town Have Big Advantage in Retailing
Since the establishment of municipal markets in various parts of the city and a free license to the producer, allowing the retailing of fresh vegetables and small fruits, poultry and dairy products. The road to success depends largely upon the small farmer living on a good wagon road, within five miles of the city, can build up a profitable trade for all he can produce of fresh vegetables, fruits, poultry and dairy products. The road to success depends largely upon the ability of the grower to furnish a good article in season, give honest measure and to have polite, oblig- ing manners. Politeness, honesty and quality of produce goes a long way in mak- ing and holding custom. Vegetables for the retail trade may be allowed to become fully ripe; for the wholesale market they must be gathered when not quite ripe. Cabbage, turnips, beets, carrots and salsify roots gathered fresh from the garden are tender and well flavored. Any one accustomed to eating freshly gathered vege- tables will readily give an extra price for such.
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POLE BEANS
SUPERIOR KENTUCKY WONDER
Superior Kentucky Wonder
until frost. The beans are tender, and in flavor equal to the best. They should be sliced before cooking, same as the popular Scarlet Runner. If you want shade, be sure to plant these beans and you will have both shade and an abundance of beans.
The picture shows the growth of this bean the second year from plant- ing. It bore a few beans all winter and the new growth was in bloom early in April. The vines were much more prolific the second season. This bean is very desirable where a shade is wanted quickly, and very valuable for the table, but should be cooked when quite young.
Price— (Pkt. 5c) lb. 20c) (1 lb. 70c), prepaid.
The Arbor bean will grow two crops of beans each season. When the first crop is harvested, allow the vines to nearly die for lack of water; then irrigate. In a remarkably short time new growth will begin, and soon a wonderful bloom will appear. Apply water frequently, because the blossoms fall quickly if allowed to suffer for water during the heat of summer.
We have been growing this bean on our trial grounds for two years, and are now convinced it is superior to any of the other Kentucky Wonder types of- fered by us.
The illustration on this page is from a photograph of a single matured vine showing its immense prolificness. The large size pods fill perfectly and in the “snap” stage are deep green color, meaty, stringless and of delicious flavor. Vines continue to bear immense quanti- ties throughout the season if kept picked closely. When allowed to ripen the shell beans of pure white color are most excellent for winter use. It is a pole snap bean that no home garden can af- ford to be without. It’s the one pole bean for any garden and you will never regret planting it. It will prove a prize winner in any contest.
(Pkt. 10c) (V2 lb. 25c) (1 lb. 40c).
Postpaid. (10 lbs. $2.50 f. o. b. here).
THE ARBOR BEAN
This bean is new to the American people, but popular in Sunny Italy, where it is grown in many back yards over arbors to shade a porch or window. Within six weeks it will grow to a height of ten feet, and during the sum- mer will exceed thirty feet, bearing edible beans at six weeks, and continues
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BEANS — (Continued)
Kentucky Wonder Wax Bean. — It
commences to bear when scarcely higher than the average bush variety, and keeps on producing until killed by frost. It is a rampant grower, one vine filling a pole with a mass of vines dense- ly loaded with luscious beans. They are firm, entirely stringless, and when cooked deliciously rich and buttery.
The seed is brown, closely resembling that of the Kentucky Wonder. Plant from April to August. (Pkt. 5c) ( x/2 lb.
20c) (lb. 35c prepaid) (10 lbs. $2.50 f. o. b. here).
White Crease Back. — This variety is especially valuable for its extreme earli- ness, and its habit of perfecting all its pods at the same time. Vines small but vigorous, and. in good soil, wonderfully productive, bearing pods in clusters from four to twelve. Pods medium length, silvery green, of the best qualitv as snaps and stand shipping better than, most sorts. The seed is small, oval, very white, and hard. It is an excellent bean to cook dry or to sell on the open mar- ket as the small white bean. (Pkt. 5c) i}/2 lb. 20c) (lb. 30c prepaid) (10 lbs.
$1.50 f. o. b. here).
Yard Long. — A curiosity and good table bean. Pods over two feet long and very abundant. (Per pkt. 10c).
Scarlet Runner. — Ornamental as well as a good table vegetable. (Pkt. 5c)
(p 2 lb. 25c) (lb. 40c). Prepaid.
Lazy Wife. — Pods grow from six to eight inches long, entirely stringless, of a rich buttery flavor when cooked; re- tain their tender, rich flavor until ripe; d good white shell bean for winter use. Kentucky Wonder Wax
(Pkt. 5c) 04 lb. 20c) (lb. 30c prepaid) (10 lbs. $1.75 f. o. b. here).
White Seeded Kentucky Wonder. — The
old well-known Kentucky Wonder was considered perfection in the way of a ten- der prolific bean, but the White Seeded Kentucky Wonder excels the other in be- ing more prolific, always four to six large beans on a stem. It is ten days earlier, which means money to the gardener. It is less susceptible to rust and mildew than the Brown Seeded Kentucky Wonder. The seed is pure white which makes it a profit- able commercial bean. (Pkt. 5c) (}/2 lb.
20c) (lb. 35c prepaid) (10 lbs. $2.00 f. o. b, here).
Kentucky Wonder. — Long, round pod. This is the most popular bean in Southern California, because here it grows to per- fection; is, with the exception of the White Seeded Kentucky Wonder, far more pro- lific than any other variety, which, together with its other good qualities, makes it the market gardener’s delight. Plant from April to July. Do not plant later than August, as it is very prone to rust during the month of September. (Pkt. 5c) ( V2 lb. 20c) (lb. 30c prepaid) (10 lbs. $1.40 f. o. b. here).
Yard Long Bean
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THE MONSTROUS BUSH LIMA BEAN
A Great Money-Maker
Two crops a year for many years. Origi- nated in Orange County, Cal. Introduced by us in 1907. This picture shows actual size of the bean.
In addition to this we have numerous testi- monials to the effect that we have not exag- gerated when we claim this to be the largest most prolific, most profitable and best flavored Lima Bean now in existence. Like every other vegetable, it must have proper culture. Plant 6 feet by 6 feet, leaving one stalk in each hill. If convenient, plant in a sheltered place about April 1st. You will then be gathering- beans during September and possibly until January, and when frost has destroyed the tender- growth, prune as you would a grape vine. Soon new growth will appear and by May 1st you have a new crop as profitable as peppers or string beans or any other early vegetable. During July the vines will show age and become mildewed; prune as before and in October you will begin gathering your third crop. Continue pruning twice a year; irrigate and fertilize.
(Pkt. 5c) (% lb. 15c) (Y2 lb. 25c) (lb. 40c postpaid) (5 lbs. $1.50) (100 lbs. $20.00 f. o. b.)
There is nothing more profitable in a city garden than a dozen stalks of this wonderful bean. It is a common occurrence for our city customers to tell us of its great productive- ness and excellent flavor.
One home gardener writes us that from one pound of seed planted in 1912 he gathered forty-two pounds of dry beans, besides all the green beans the family could use, and in 1913 he planted five pounds, gathered 180 pounds dry beans, and the vines were then beginning to bear a second crop.
Mr. Conrad Schlender, Estero, Fla., writes: “I have tried your Monstrous Bush Limas for over two years. They do well as long as the dry season lasts. The last time I planted in late December, got a big crop in May, before the rainy season started. The heavy rains and hot sun finished them.”
An application of the best grade of pow- dered sulphur would have prolonged the life of the vines, but they should have been pruned to allow a second growth.
Year after year we have new testimonials portraying the wonders of this wonderful bean. One grower near Redondo now claims to have picked more than seven hundred pods from one vine. Another Redondo grower realized $260.00 off of 24 °f an acre from second crop during June and July, pruned the vines and be- gan picking the third crop early in October. LIMAS, RUSH VARIETIES Burpee’s Bush Lima. — This bean is very popular with the market gardener in all irri- gation districts because it is earlier and more easily grown. There are no vines in the way when irrigating and cultivating. It is enor- mously prolific and keeps bearing a long time. (Per pkt. 5c) i}/2 lb. 20c) (lb. 30c prepaid) (10 lbs. $1.75 f. o. b. here).
Monstrous Lima Henderson’s Bush. — Small white Lima Bean,
Actual Size _ of excellent flavor and enormously prolific.
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Fordhook Bush Lima. — In order to get the best re- sults, plant two feet apart in rows 3>4 feet apart. Al- though this bean has been offered for several years, it is comparatively a new variety. It is an improvement over the well known bush Lima because it is more prolific. It is a strong grower, more resistant to blight, and is more profitable to grow for the market because the pods remain green. This is of great advantage to the peddler, retailer and shipper. It has received uni- versal praise. We recommend it to our customers for both home and market gardens. (Pkt. 5c) (% lb. 20c)
(lb. 35c prepaid) (10 lbs. $2.00 f. o. b. here).
Improved Bush Lima. — This bean differs from the old bush variety in being ten days earlier. Will yield one-fourth more tonnage per acre. The pods contain four to five beans that are larger and thicker than the old bush lima. Where the Improved Bush Lima is known the old variety is no longer in demand. (Pkt.
5c) (y2 lb. 20c) (lb. 30c prepaid) (10 lbs. $1.75 f. o. b. here). Broad Windsor. — Grown on
one upright stem with pods ai every leaf, it is ver}' prolific and quite hardy in Southern Cali- fornia. It is rapidly coming into favor as a table bean as it is quite delicious when proper- ly prepared. (Pkt. 5c) (lb. 30c prepaid) (10 lbs. $1.75 f. o. b.)
Spanish Sword Bean
This bean is very popular in the West Indies and grows to perfection here. It is a bush variety and rampant grower.
The pods grow fourteen to eighteen inches long. The beans compare favorably with the Broad Windsor, but are more palatable. It is a won- derful crop to grow for hog pasture or for green manuring.
Sword Bean (Per pkt. 10c) (^ lb- 25c).
LIMAS, POLE VARIETIES
Write for quantity price.
Pole Lima. — The Pole varieties of Limas are far more profitable to grow than the Bush varieties; what they lack in earliness they make up in continuous bearing.
They should be planted from April 1st until September 1st.
The Skiilman Lima. — This bean has been the market gardener’s favorite for many years. It is a cross between the Burpee’s Bush-and the common lima. It will pro- duce five sacks more per acre than the common lima. Each year we carefully hand pick our seed stock, selecting only the true type of seed. There are no rattlers in
the Skiilman. (Per pkt. 5c) i}/2 lb. 20c) (1 lb. 35c prepaid) (10 lbs. $1.75 f. o. b. here).
Large White Lima. — One of the best shell beans, either green or dried. Very prolific; pods large. (Per pkt. 5c) i}/2 lb. 20c) (lb. 35c prepaid) (10 lbs. $1.75 f. o. b. here).
King of the Garden. — Very prolific; large and desirable both for the home gar- den and for the market gardener. (Per pkt. 5c) ( x/2 lb. 20c) (lb. 30c prepaid) (10 lbs. $1.60 f. o. b. here).
Carpinteria. — This is just the lima for the market gardener to grow for main crop. It is early and large, and enormously prolific, without too much vine. (Pkt. 5c) (}/2 lb. 20c) (lb. 35c prepaid) (10 lbs. $1.75 f. o. b. here).
Early Leviathan. — We recommend this variety to be planted where it may have a trellis to climb upon. It is the ideal lima for the home garden. It is very pro- ductive. The pods grow in clusters. (Pkt. 5c) (}/2 lb. 20c) (lb. 35c prepaid) (10 lbs. $1.75 f. o. b. here).
The Lewis Lima. — This is the lima of commerce grown by the thousands of acres because this variety will mature its crop early enough to be well out of the way before the rainy season. (Pkt. 5c) (}/2 lb. 20c) (lb. 35c prepaid).
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|A NEW BUSH LIMA WITH A NEW NAME
The Los Angeles Wonder Lima
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Just the bean that eliminates all that is objectionable in other limas. It grows a large pod containing four or five large beans of a delicious chestnuty flavor on a spreading bush that grows twenty inches high, branching profusely, maturing a hundred or more pods, earlier than the common lima and does better under dry farming conditions because of its enormous root system.
It will yield half as many more sacks per acre than the common lima, and under the same conditions. We give it our endorsement and urge all lima bean growers to give it a trial, both for field and garden purposes.
We have dnly a limited quantity and cannot offer more than five pounds to a cus- tomer.
(Pkt. 10c) (y4 lb. 30c) (54 lb. 50c) (lb. 90c) (5 lbs. $4.00). Postpaid.
It is not expected that those who grow limas largely for commerce would buy extensively at these prices, but we do sincerely recommend that you buy one or more pounds to give them a fair trial. We are confident this lima will supersede the one now commonly grown, that instead of fifteen to twenty sacks per acre, the yeld will be thirty to forty sacks per acre. Then, too, the bean is of much better quality for the table than the common lima. This fact will soon be recognized by canners and the consuming public. If the growers and shippers will advertise the superiority, the LOS ANGELES WONDER will increase their profits bv more than fifty per cent.
Culture. — -One plant only fifteen inches apart in rows three feet apart. Cultivate • according to the moisture and condition of the soil.
Notice to all growers of limas. We urge you to buy sufficient seed now in order to give it a trial this season that you may know its merit and will be ready to buy more largely next season when we will have the Los Angeles Wonder Lima in large quantities at a reasonable price.
Aggeler & Musser Seed Co.
TEPARY BEAN
The Tepary Bean comes down to us from the Aztecs who inhabited the Southwest long before the white man discovered America. The Agri- cultural Experimental Department has recognized its great merit as a drought resistant bean, and recom- mended it to be grown on the mesa lands where it is too hot and dry for our common varieties to grow. It is also recommended for a summer cover crop and soil renovator, as it needs no irrigation. It yields thirty to forty sacks of dry beans per acre. The vines should be handled when damp to avoid loss by shelling. The beans are like the small white navy, but smaller. However, for table use we give them our hearty endorse- ment. We have tried them, and, be- lieve them better than all others for baked beans.
What one grower says of it:
“A shell bean more prolific than the navy, which it resembles.” A native of the most arid part of the Arid Southwest. Drouth-resistant. Grown by Indians for thousands of years without irrigation with an an- nual rainfall of 9 inches. Quick ma- turing. Sixty-five days from seeding to harvest. Available as a catch crop. New botanical family and im- mune to common bean . diseases. Flavor, delicious and distinctive. Cooks well. Very nutritious. Has 11 per cent, greater specific gravity than navy beans and swells to 40 per cent greater bulk. A cheap seeding proposition as it takes only 20 lbs. to the acre. Under date of Aug. 22nd, 1915, Mr. Adams of Pomona, reports:
Mr. Adams brought the Chamber of Commerce a single plant which bore 780 well-filled pods. He estimated that it would shell three-quarters of a popnd of beans. The beans on his acre amounted to a ton shelled and would have been worth 5 cents a pound on the open market. By selling the most of them for seed he realized 10 cents per pound.
The redeeming feature of the tepary bean is that it is tremendously productive and that it will grow in a very dry climate, requiring little water. It will produce from $60 to $100 worth of beans per acre while the lima or navy bean will not grow farther inland than twenty miles with any degree of success, because of its need in the way of nitrogen from fogs.
Big Bean Crops [Local Cprrespondence] — Marian, Oct. 3. — The largest crop of Tepary beans ever produced in the San Fernando Valley has just been harvested on the J. A. Jepson ranch. Seven and six-tenths acres of land yielded 175 sacks of beans, more than twenty-two sacks per acre. This crop was grown without irriga- tion. On the same ranch 1088 sacks of Blackeye beans were produced on seventy- five acres, an average of 14^2 sacks per acre.
Teparies Make a Record at Anaheim. — Following is the record of tepary beans: Planted May 1. Cultivated and irrigated as needed. Pulled vines August 16. Threshed August 21. Yield at the rate of 1750 pounds per acre. The beans were drilled about six to eight inches apart in rows two feet apart. — J. B. Neff.
(Pkt. 5c) (lb. 20c). Postpaid. Write for quantity price.
POULTRY DEPARTMENT
You will be interested to know the extensive line of incubators, brooders, sup- plies, poultry foods and remedies that we offer in these pags. If you want informa- tion concerning poultry and poultry supplies, write i<js. See later pages of this catalog.
Tepary Bean. This plant matured nearly • three hundred pods
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TABLE BEETS
Culture. — Sow all the year round in drills ten inches apart on ridges (see page 17), thin out to three inches apart in the rows, or sow in plant-bed and transplant to any convenient spot in the garden. Water well once a week, keep the ground loose and the weeds out.
If the soil is in perfect condition, beet seed should germinate and show above ground within eight days. Should a rain fall and the ground become crusted, the sprout will decay. Beets are ready for table in about seventy days after planting.
Grow table beets for the large shippers.
They will net you $300 per acre.
CRIMSON GLOBE BEET
This splendid variety has now been grown quite extensively in many sec- tions of the country and the many good reports received from old customers in- dicate that it gives most thorough satisfac- tion. It is of medium size, generally about three inches in diameter, very handsome in shape, with a remarkably smooth surface.
It has a very small tap-root. Gardeners prefer it for summer planting because the large foliage protects the beet.
Price — (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (54 lb. 35c) (54 lb. 60c) (lb. $1.00) postpaid.
Eclipse. — Is a favorite for the family garden, very sweet, tender and of fine tex- ture. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (14 K>. 35c) 04 lb. 60c) (lb. $1.00) postpaid. Crimson Globe
Extra Early Egyptian. — The market gardener’s favorite. On account of its beautiful appearance, earliness, and excellent flavor. (Pkt. 5c) (per oz. 15c) (per *4 lb. 60c) (per 14 lb. 40c) ( lb . $1.25).
Early Blood Turnip. — Of large growth. Flesh very tender and retains its blood-red color when cooked. On account of its tall leaves it is a favorite summer time beet with market gardeners. (Per pkt. 5c) (per oz. 15c) (per 54 lb. 35c) (per 54 lb. 60c) (per lb. $1.00) postpaid.
Half Long Blood. — Smooth, growing to good size; color dark red; top small, of upright growth. (Per pkt. 5c) (per oz. 15c) (per 54 lb. 40c) (per 54 lb. 70c) (per lb. $1.25) postpaid.
OUR BASSANO
Our Bassano Beet excels all other varieties for table use. Its delicious flavor, entire absence of fibre, smooth symmetrical shape and small root puts it in a class by itself for all-round good qualities. The market gar- deners have recognized this for years, and many will have no other. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (54 lb. 35c) (54 lb. 60c) (1 lb. $1.00) postpaid.
Detroit Dark Red. — This is an ideal beet for all pur- poses. It cannot be excelled for the table; free from all fibre and very sweet. It is the best of all for pickling. Even the tops are good when pickled. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (% lb. 35c) (54 lb. 60c) (1 lb. $1.00.
A Word to Gardeners About “Bunch Goods.”
This term is applied to vegetables that are tied in bunches, viz. — beets, carrots, radishes, turnips, parsnips, bunching onions, salsify, kohl rabi, and spinach. Every one of the above are all-the-year-round vegetables, and every one may be cultivated as lettuce, (see page 17). The growing of these vegetables is not only for Los Angeles consumption, but they are shipped with other vegetables in car loads to all parts, of the United States. The tops are cut off for shipping.
Keep in mind that Southern California is the winter garden of the United States. Therefore make your big planting of these vegetables, also lettuce, cabbage and cauliflower, in August, September, and October.
See our Columbia planter, it is just the thing with which to plant beets. It will drop a definite quantity of seed the proper distance apart, thus avoid thinning out and unnecessary waste of seed.
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STOCK BEETS
Write for price when a quantity is wanted.
Read inside front cover page.
Culture. — May be sown from October to May in drills three feet apart. Thin out to stand six inches apart in rows. Keep well cultivated; 8 lbs. of mangle, or 10 lbs. of sugar-beet seed will plant an acre.
HALF SUGAR ROSE BEETS
A distinct type of Sugar Beet, producing not only a good crop, but roots of giant size and rich- est feed quality. It has yielded 55 tons per acre, several tons per acre more than the heaviest producers of other sorts on the list. They have a small top, and are easily trimmed. The roots are heavy, but are so easily harvested that they may be up-rooted by a push of the foot. The flesh is white, solid, tender and very sweet and imparts a rich, pleasant flavor to dairy products, when fed to milch cows. Our Half Sugar Rose is a profitable Stock Beet to grow. (Per pkt. 5c) (y2 lb. 25c) (lb. 40c) (10 lbs. $3.00) postpaid.
Thirty to forty tons per acre of stock beets is no unusual yield.
Giant Yellow Intermediate. — A large variety always in favor with dairymen because it is rich, healthful to the stock, yields large tonnage per acre, and easily gathered. (Pkt. 5c) i}/2 lb. 25c) (lb. 40c) (10 lbs. $3.00) postpaid.
Klein Wanzleben — (Sugar Beet). This variety is without question the best in cultivation. Not the largest in size, but the richest in saccharine.
It will fatten hogs as quickly as grain. (Pkt. 5c) lb. 25c) (lb. 40c) (10 lbs. $3.00) postpaid.
Mammoth Long Red Mangel. — The largest Stock Beet. Yields 40 to 50 tons to the acre. Will grow in land containing more alkali than any other beet.' All stock except horses eat it readily. (Pkt. 5c) i}/2 lb. 25c) (lb. 40c) (10 lbs. $3.00) postpaid.
Golden Tankard Mangel. — Contains more sugar and less water than any other Mangel. Rich in milk-producing qualities, hence a favorite with dairymen. Horses will eat it. (Pt. 5c) <y2 lb. 25c) (lb. 40c) (10 lbs. $3.00) postpaid.
Sludstrup. — This variety is more extensive- ly grown in Holland by dairymen than any other. Its uniform growth of large well- shaped beets rich in saccharine, its record for producing rich milk and sweet butter, has made it the popular beet of that country.
We are always on the lookout for some- thing better to offer our trade. We are Sludstrup sure you will add dollars to your dairy by
planring the Sludstrup. (Pkt. 5c) (% lb. 25c) (lb. 40c) (10 lbs. $3.00) postpaid.
Note. — Prices on half pound and pound quantities include postage or expressage prepaid. When sent otherwise deduct 10 cents per pound or fraction thereof. If de- sired sent by Parcel Post, necessary postage should be added. See our Parcel Post Schedule on cover page. If quantities are desired, do not fail to wrote for special prices, as all field seeds are subject to market fluctuations.
(SEE CASSAVA ON PAGE 8)
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BEET-SWISS CHARD
White Swiss Chard.
— Grown for its leaves only; one of the best early greens. Cook the leaves as you do spinach and the stems in cream as asparagus.
Leaves grow to enor- mous size, 201 inches to 2 feet in length. The plant is almost per- petual if kept trimmed, but it is better to have a new crop every year.
The tender leaves make it a desirable plant for poultry greens; much more desirable than alfalfa, because it can be grown with less care and in any con- venient place about the premises. Try it for- A Row of chard
your hens.
(Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) {% lb. 25c) ( y2 lb. 60c) (lb. $1.00) postpaid.
BROCCOLI
Culture. — Same as Cauliflower.
Early Purple Cape. — Resembles the Cauliflower, but is hardjer and more easily grown. Heads purplish brown in color, always close and compact. Fine flavor.
Excellent for pickling. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 35c) (% lb. $1.00) postpaid.
Large White. — Tender and delicious flavor. Every home garden should include this. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 35c) (% lb. $1.00) postpaid.
BRUSSELS SPROUTS Culture. — Same as Cabbage.
A. & M. MATCHLESS
The increasing demand for this delicious vegetable of the cabbage family has spurred us on to look for something bet- ter than has hitherto been offered on this market. We have succeeded in securing a medium dwarf variety that bears larger heads, and every joint a head. Be sure to ask for the Matchless. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 25c) (% lb. 75c) postpaid.
Dwarf Improved. — Produces on the stem compact sprouts resembling miniature cabbages. A delicious vegetable; al- ways commands a high price, because of its scarcity. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) lb. 50c) postpaid.
Our seeds can* be depended upon to grow because they are carefully tested before being offered for sale.
Our seeds are the best that grow because they are planted- and grown especially for us, and we get the best of the crop.
For aphis, spray with Blackleaf 40.
Direction: One tablespoonful to two gallons cold water.
Brussels Sprouts Add % lb. soap.
A Word About Our Egg Plant Seed
Spangler Bros, of Kern Co. sent one egg plant to the San Francisco Exposition and received this letter:
“Only Kern County can exhibit such specimens as you have grown. Nothing here that will compare with yours, not even half size. Those were the largest 1 ever saw. They are on the show case tied with blue ribbon.”
The Stimson School garden, Los Angeles, was awarded a $20.00 prize, and among their exhibits was an egg plant that measured twenty-one inches in circumference.
This school planted our seeds.
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CHINESE CABBAGE
A Neglected Opportunity
Why the local gardeners have not gone more earnestly into the growing of this delicious cabbage is beyond our comprehension, and why the shippers have so long neglected this opportunity to add thousands of dollars to the exports from this state is little short of stupid, when wide-awake Californians are never known to have let an opportunity get by.
Hundreds of carloads of this Chinese Cabbage are being shipped to Eastern markets from Florida and Michigan, which shows that it has an all year round market in the East, while here, the home of the Chinese Cabbage, we have neg-
A Row of Chinese Cabbage
lected it, where we have always grown a strain that far surpasses- that hitherto grown in the East. There they have marketed a loose-leaved variety and sold it as celery cabbage. They are now awake to the short leaved, solid headed strain we have, and it is called Chinese Cabbage. One grower from Florida writes that his field yielded thirty tons per acre. Think of it! Thirty tons against ten tons of Winnigstadt, and sold at a higher price.
Wake up to a good thing! Flood the Los Angeles market in order that our home people may become acquainted with it, and compel the shippers to handle it. Grow Chinese Cabbage and the demand for it will surprise you. Every home garden should have it. Grow it as you do lettuce, transplanting ten inches apart. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 60c) (% lb. $2.00) (y2 lb. $3.25) (lb. $6.00) postpaid.
CABBAGE
Culture. — The secret to grow hardy plants ms to thoroughly prepare the soil in the plant bed. Loosen the soil to a depth of eight or ten inches, pulverizing well. Sow in drills not too freely, about one-half inch deep, press the soil Frmly over the seed; this is important. In about six weeks transplant in rows three feet apart, one foot in the row for Winnigstadt, eighteen inches for large-heading varieties. Keep the crop well watered and cultivated for when growth is checked the seed head matures and bursts forth as soon as moisture is again applied. This accounts for much cabbage going to seed. Early varieties mature about three and one-half months after transplanting, late varieties in about five months.
Should there be a cold spell when the thermometer lingers below 25 degrees, just at the time the cabbage begins to head, you may expect twenty-five per cent of your crop to shoot to seed.
Read This. — In the spring of 1914 Samuel Wilkes marketed one of the finest crops of Winnigstadt cabbage he had ever grown. In the fall of 1914 he sowed seed carried over from the previous year, and from which seed the excellent crop was grown. In February, 1915, his crop was a failure to such an extent that he made no attempt to market it. But his brother, who planted from the same seed bed a month later, marketed in March one of the finest crops he ever had.
A cold spell injured Samuel Wilkes’ cabbage just as it was beginning to head. All February cabbage growing in low places last year showed damage by cold.
For the Cabbage Worms. — We do not hesitate to recommend Paris Green to be used up to two weeks before marketing the cabbage, because the spray only reaches the outer leaves that are not eaten, and because within two weeks the elements neutralize the poison. Also when only one tablespoonful of Paris Green is mixed with four gallons of water and kept well agitated there could not possibly be poison enough on a head of cabbage to even make any one sick.
For Aphis. — Spray with Black Leaf 40. Directions: One tablespoonful to two
gallons of water. Add about y lb. oLsoap.
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COPENHAGEN MARKET
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Copenhagen Market.— Our European grower has given great praise to this variety. It is grown more extensively for the markets of Northern Europe than any other variety. It excels because of its extreme tenderness and delicious flavor, which is compared with cauli- flower. We give it urgent recommenda- tion to growers for the home market and for home gardens.
(Pkt. 10c) (oz. 50c) (Vi lb. $1.50) (V2 lb. $2.50) (lb. $4.50) postpaid.
Hollander. — Is one of the best of all the hard heading varieties. The heads are thick, round, of medium size and as solid as a rock; of good flavor and heads well in our winter climate. It is a de- sirable sort for gardeners. (Per pkt. 5c) (oz. 35c) (% lb. $1.25) i}/2 lb. $2.25) Copenhagen Market (lb. $4.00) postpaid.
American Drumhead Savoy. — The best of all the Savoys. Short stump, large size, solid head. (Per pkt. 5c) (oz. 25c) (% lb. 75c) (lb. $2.50) postpaid.
Improved Red Drumhead. — Heads of deep color and remarkably solid. Excellent for slaw. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 35c) (% lb. $1.00) (lb. $3.50) postpaid.
A. & M. EARLY DRUMHEAD
Year by year this desirable sort becomes more and more popular. It is very early, tender, crisp, and just the right size for the dealer. Truckers like it because every stalk produces a head. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 25c) lb. 75c) ( y2 lb. $1.25) (lb.
$2.25) postpaid.
As both worms and aphis are near- ly always present at the same time, use a combined spray prepared as follows: Blackleaf-40, two table-
spoons; soap, *4 lb. arsenate of lead, y lb.; water, four gallons.
All Seasons. — The heads are ex- tremely solid, round, flattened on top and ready to market nearly as early as Early Drumhead, while consider- ably larger in size. It is called “All Seasons,” because it is as good for autumn or winter as for early sum- mer. (Per pkt. 5c) (oz. 35c) % lb.
$1.15) (y2 lb. $1.85) (lb. $3.50) post- paid.
Large Late Flat Dutch. — The stan- dard sort for late crop. A large, sure header. (Per pkt. 5c) (oz. 25c) lb. 75c) (y2 lb. $1.25) (lb. $2.00) post- paid.
Henderson Early Summer. — A good medium-sized early flat head, very de- sirable for the table. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 35c) (% lb. $1.00) (lb. $2.75) postpaid.
A. & M. jD.cs.ny Drumhead
AUTUMN KING
For four years this Giant Cabbage has astonished all who have seen it at the market. Heads weighing from forty to fifty pounds are not uncommon. It is tender and of excellent mild flavor, ideal for sauerkraut, and it will yield more tons of good cabbage per acre than any other variety. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 30c) (% lb. 90c) i}/2 lb. $1.60) lb. $3.00) postpaid.
Also note the extensive list of garden tools, orchard and farm requisites, fer- tilizers, insecticides and sprayers. Everything for the ranch and garden, with instructions from planting of seed to marketing the crop.
Write for particular information.
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CABBAGE — (Continued).
Danish Ballhead. — Round and solid as a ball, tender and of excellent flavor. A very popular variety on the local market. (Pkt.
5c) (oz. 45c) lb. $1.50) (}/2 lb. $2.50)
(lb. $4.50) postpaid.
SCOTT’S CROSS CABBAGE
Scott’s Cross is one of the best to grow for shipping. It is a cross between the Winnigstadt and the flat Dutch. It prom- ises to outrank the Winnigstadt, but up to the present time there has not yet been sufficient seed to meet the demand. The heads are very solid, will average eight to ten pounds. It is a sure header and almost proof against the Black Aphis. Yields much heavier than Winnigstadt and sells easily to the shipper, and to the consumer, be- cause of its attractive appearance. (Pkt.
10c) (oz. 80c) (% lb. $2.35) (}/2 lb. $4.00)
(lb. $8.00) postpaid.
The introduction of this cabbage into the Southwest means millions of dollars to the growers. An ordinary average yield of Winnigstadt per acre is eight to ten tons.
Scott’s Cross will average twelve to four- Danish Ball-Head
teen tons of a better grade. This means
about fifty dollars per acre more at no greater expense. The additional price of the seeds amounts to $1.50 per acre against a gain of fifty dollars per acre.
WINNINGSTADT CABBAGE
No other vegetable listed in our catalog has retained its popularity so con- tinuously and for such a long time as our Quedlinburg strain of Winnigstadt Cab- bage, introduced by us in 1896. It is now, and has been ever since that date, the most popular cabbage grown on this Coast. It is popular because it is early, solid, good flavor, sure header, and good shipper. Pkt. 5c) (oz. 25c) (% lb. 75c) i}/2 lb. $1.25) (lb. $2.25) (5 lbs. $9.00) postpaid.
Winnigstadt Scott’s Cross
A Word About Our Garden Manual.
The very commendable common sense system now adopted by many schools throughout the Southwest has suggested to us the idea of giving to the teachers and the pupils the benefit of the knowledge gathered in our twenty-two years of experience with gardening in the Southwest. We have therefore put into brief form but comprehensive information suitable to the requirements of pupils in their garden work as beginners.
The manual is now being distributed in many cities without charge to all pupils of appreciable age. We want all pupils of such age in all schools of the great South- west from California to Texas, Nevada and Utah to have this manual. This book is as valuable to the newcomer and the beginner as it is to the pupil, and they are just as welcome to it if they will but ask for it, with an order to the value of fifty cents.
Page 17 of this catalog gives an idea of the contents of the Manual.
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CAULIFLOWER
Cauliflower is grown in large quanti- ties. Southern California ships thousands of cars annually from November to April during each season, and the re- turns are of a very satisfactory nature. The industry is on a solid basis and growing each year. Do not plant cauli- flower seed between March first and June first in Southern California, as the hot weather in summer is almost sure to destroy any cauliflower that is ad- vanced so far as to begin heading.
Culture. — Prepare the soil as for cab- bage. Seed may be sown from June to the following March. Transplant when the plants are six to seven weeks old. When the stems have become hardened in the bed they will be likely to head prematurely. Set out the plants 18 inches apart, in rows of 3 feet apart. Cauliflower should be kept growing constantly, as it may be injured by a check in any period of its growth, and go to seed; hence, irrigate freely. One ounce of seed produces 2,000 plants; six ounces to plant one acre.
CALIFORNIA PEARL CAULIFLOWER
This variety is a favorite from California to New York, because of its excellent shipping qualities. It originated here and has made Southern Cali- fornia famous for her excellent cauliflower. The California Pearl is thoroughly adapted to a semi-tropical climate and is particularly suited for shipping because of the flower being completely enveloped within spiral curled leaves, which protect the flower from injurious ex- posure to rain, sunshine or frost, but particularly from injury in packing and in transit. It retains its fresh appearance longer than any other variety. It is decidedly the shippers’ favorite. It is the gardeners’, the dealers* and the consumers’ favorite. To be packed for shipping it is only necessary to cut the stem at the base of the head, and the leaves about eight inches above the head. This leaves foliage enough to cover the crown without wrapping in paper. These heads are packed two layers in a crate (16 inches deep), with the base at the top and bottom, the crowns facing in the center, usually 24 heads per crate.
California Pearl The small grower may plant at any time from May until
Cauliflower February, but for profit the shipper should carefully pursue
instructions given with each variety.
When you consider that the amount of cauliflower shipped from California each year runs into thousands of carloads, valued at nearly $1,000,000, and practically all of it is the California Pearl, the value of this type is of so great importance that we are proud to have been the introducers of it. At the time of the introduction, about the year 1900, we had only the late variety that required seven months from the time of planting seed. Soon by selection we developed one to mature in five and one-half months. We now have a strain of the Pearl type that matures in four and one-half months.
Extra Early California Pearl attains a height of only two feet; plant seed in May and June. Transplant in six to eight weeks. Set plants fifteen inches apart in rows two and one-half feet apart. (Pkt. 15c) (J4 o z. 65c) (oz. $2.00) (% lb. $6.00) (lb. $20.00) postpaid.
Medium Early California Pearl attains a height of three feet. Plant seed from June 1st until November. In six to eight weeks transplant twenty inches apart in rows two and one-half feet apart. (Pt. 15c) (% oz. 60c) (oz. $1.75) (% lb. $5.00) (lb. $16.00) postpaid.
Late California Pearl attains a height of four to five feet. Plant seed July 1st to March 1st. In six to eight weeks transplant two feet apart in rows three feet apart. (Pkt. 10c) (V4 oz. 50c) (oz. $1.50) (V4 lb. $4.00) (lb. $14.00) postpaid.
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CAULIFLOWER— (Continued).
Do not be impatient for the heads to appear. They will grow to mature size in two or three weeks from time of starting to head.
Mr. O. W. Billingsley, of Florida, writes under date of January 29th, 1915: “Kindly let me know if the Extra Early California Pearl Cauliflower completely envelopes the flower with curled leaves like your Late, which I must say is a won- der. I am going to plant entire crop to it next year.”
Extra Early Snowball. — Our seed, grown in Holland, has proven perfectly satisfactory for the past twelve years. Planted in June it can be marketed in November. It is the best early cauliflower yet offered by any seed house. We have one cus- tomer who has bought ten pounds of this seed for twelve consecutive years. He grows it in peat lands and always plans to market his crop from No- vember 20th to January 1st.
(Pkt. 25c) (% oz. 75c) (oz.
$2.50) (% lb. $8.00) (y2 lb.
$14.00) (lb. $25.00) postpaid.
Improved Algiers. — Next to California Pearl this is probably the best late variety. It should not be planted until July 1st in Southern California, as it will not head up well until the cold weather of January or February. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 80c) (% lb. $2.50) (lb. $8.00) postpaid.
California Mammoth. — Medium early. Is the largest variety grown anywhere in the world. It is not uncommon to attain 16 inches in diameter, while 10 and 11 inches is the average. It is of California origin. Pkt. 10c) (oz. $2.00 (% lb. $6.50) (lb. $20.00) postpaid.
Autumn Giant. — Heads large. firm and compact, thoroughly protected by .foliage. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 80c) (x4 lb. $2.50) (lb. $8.00) postpaid.
Dry Weather Cauliflower. — Dry Weather Cauliflower merits the confidence of all growers as an all year round variety. We give it special recommendation for the first early and late planting. It requires rich soil and good cultivation, but will withstand more drought than any other variety. (Pkt. 25c) (oz. $2.50) (}A lb.
$8.00) (lb. $25.00) postpaid.
Extra Early snowball
CABBAGE WORMS AND CABBAGE APHIS
The best method of controlling these worms is to spray the plants before they are half grown with arsenate of lead and soap prepared as follows: Arsenate of
lead (paste), three ounces; soap, Ya lb.; water, four gallons^. This spray should be- applied whenever the worms become abundant enough to justify it.
The best method for controlling the plnnt lice is to spray the plants with tobacco and soap mixture prepared as follows: Blackleaf-40. two tablespoons; soap, Ft lb.; water, four gallons. The soap is necessary in order to make the spray spread evenly and penetrate the covering of the lice.
READ THIS
This Catalog comprises a list of all vegetables and farm seeds offered by us, all of which have been tried and proven to be adapted to climatic conditions of the Southwest and Mexico. BUT always have in mind, each season, even each month reauires not only different varieties. of seed but different strains of the various varieties. For instance. New York Special Lettuce is the best of all when planted from August 1st to February 1st, but planted at other times is very inferior while Marblehead and Iceberg Lettuce are best suited to the Summer months. This ap- plies only to the climate of the Southwest. These varieties do not grow profitably in the East. What is true of lettuce will apply also to potatoes, beans, melons, onions and many other vegetables.
It is our knowledge of these conditions and our eagerness to impart this informa- tion through these pages that makes this catalogue more valuable to the gardener and rancher of the Southwest and Mexico than any other.
Read all foot notes; you will sometimes find the information you are looking for.
Be sure to ask for our garden manual. It is free with your first order for seed, to the value of fifty cents.
Do not destroy this catalogue; there is tno much valuable information in it.
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Culture. — May be sown all the year round. Till the soil deeply and man- ure heavily. Cover seed from one- half to one inch in depth. Sow in drills ten inches apart on ridges (see page 17) and thin out to two inches apart. Four pounds of seed will sow an acre; one ounce to 100 feet of drill. Carrots are ready for use in eight weeks after planting, an'd re- main edible for six months.
A. & M. Early Gem. — Somewhat resembles the Guerande or Oxheart, but is more uniform in shape, of fin- er texture and almost entirely free from the core usually found in other varieties. Flesh deep red, very ten- der and delicious in flavor. The roots generally attain from four to five inches in length and about three inches in diameter, although they have been grown to nearly double these dimensions. For bunching, the handsome appearance is a marked ad- vantage over all other varieties. It is a favorite with many market gar- deners.
(Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (% lb. 50c) (lb. _ , _ $1.50) postpaid.
Guerande, or Oxheart. — Beautiful shape and' color. The roots generally attain four or- five inches in length and about three inches in diameter. Quality first rate, very tender, like the Early Gem, is the market gardener’s favorite.
(Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (% lb. 50c) (lb.
$1.50) postpaid.
Early French Forcing. — A small sort, but desirable on account of its extra early habit. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (% lb.
50c) (lb. $1.50) postpaid.
Danvers Half Long. — The roots are smooth and of a rich, dark orange color.
One of the best sort for a main crop, because it remains edible in the field longer than other varieties.
(Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) lb. 40c) (lb. $1.25) postpaid.
Chanteney. — Flesh is a deep golden orange color, always smooth and fine in tex- ture, very tender. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (% lb. 40c) (lb. $1.25) postpaid.
Improved Long Orange. — A deep orange colored variety adapted for farm or garden culture. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (% lb. 35c) (lb. $1.00) postpaid.
Half Long White Belgian. — Is raised exclusively for stock. Grows to a very large size; is easily gathered. Makes splendid feed for cattle, horses and hogs. Known to yield forty tons per acre. Will keep four or five months after pulling. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (% lb. 25c) (lb. 75c) postpaid.
See Large Yellow Belgian. — Is similar to the above, but with a light orange color; said to be richer, but does not keep so well. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (% lb. 25c) (lb. 75c) postpaid.
Half-Long Giant White. — The largest of all stock Carrots, and desirable because it does not grow to a great depth, and although six inches in diameter, there is no hard core. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (% lb. 25c) (lb. 75c) postpaid.
Mastedon (Cow Horn). — Desirable because it stands well above ground, thus being easily harvested. Although six inches in diameter, there is no hard core. We give the Mastedon special recommendation to dairymen. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (54 25c) (lb. 75c) postpaid.
Plant the Early Gem Carrot by the acre for the shippers. One acre will 600 sacks and should sell for 75 cents per sack.
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CELERY
Orange County claims $500,000 for her 1914 celery crop.
Culture. — Sow the seed from Jan. 1st to April 1st, in drills six inches apart, not too thick in the row to secure stalky plants. In June when the plants are strong, transplant to furrows three feet apart and six inches deep. Set the plants six inches apart in the furrows, as the plant grows fill the earth toward the plant to secure proper bleaching. Never allow dirt to rest on the heart of the plant. Never work in celery when it is wet with rain or dew.
Giant Pascal. — It is a green top, much superior to the California green top. It is a great favorite in the eastern gardens.
(Pkt. 5c) (oz. 25c) (}/A lb. 85c) (lb. $2.50) postpaid.
California Giant White Plume.— We have now the grandest strain of White Plume Celery ever offered to the market gar- dener. It is indeed a curiosity to all visit- ors to the market, as you will believe when you know a bunch of 12 stalks weighs 64 pounds, is solid and crisp with a decidedly salty flavor derived from the alkaline soil in which it was grown. On the peat lands it attains its highest perfection. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 25c) (V4 lb. $1.00) (lb. $3.00) post- paid.
PARIS DWARF GOLDEN SELF BLANCHING
This is the variety so extensively grown in the peat lands of Southern California for the Eastern market. It withstands the cold winters much better than the White Plume variety. It is a nice size for crating and its rich golden yellow makes it desirable for the market. Our seed is imported and has given entire satisfaction the past twelve years. It is reliable. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. $1.50) (% lb. $5.00) (}/2 lb. $8.00) (lb. $15.00) postpaid.
Flavoring Celery. — Per (lb. 50c) postpaid.
Smooth Prague, Celeriac. — A large celery flavored root used extensively for flav- oring soups, pickles, etc.; also relished sliced as a salad with pepper and vinegar. It is also used to flavor chicken and potato salad. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 20c).
From C. C. Lee, New Mexico: “I have found your seed to be the best planted
this year. Have seven thousand celery plants ready to transplant from 2 oz. of Dwarf Self-Blanching Celery seed.
Golden Self Blanching (California grown)
Many of our largest celery growers in California and throughout the United States have for several years been planting California grown Golden Self Blanch- ing celery. We were slow to offer this variety because of unsatisfactory results at- tained by some local growers, but it is now clearly shown that these results were from improperly grown seed. The seed we now offer was grown by an expert whose seed is now accepted by all who have used it as fully up to the imported. We now offer it to you for the first time, with our full recommendation. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 60c) (% lb. $2.00) (lb. $6.00) postpaid.
For particular information, address a letter to us asking what you wish to know. Too many failures are the result of following a general rule that does not apply to your particular condition. Write us and avoid such failures.
What and when to plant, see inside of back cover page.
Superior stocks are necessary to the prosperity of the market gardener. The in- ferior article may be more attractive at the beginning, because it costs less, but the superior seed gives the most valuable product. You are bound to get the best vegetables from our seeds. We sell to market gardeners who must have only the No other seed house on the Pacific Coast caters to the market gardener as we dbvThe cheapest is never the best. The best is always the cheapest. Plant
g'g'eler Musser’s Reliable Seeds and insure success.
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CORN
Note — Prices on half pound and pound quantities include postage or express- age prepaid. When sent otherwise, deduct 10 cents per pound. If desired sent by Parcel Post, necessary postage -should be added. See our Parcel Post Schedule on cover page. If large quantities are desired, do not fail to write for special prices.
Culture.— Plant from February 15th to September 1st in hills 18 inches apart, in rows three feet apart. Allow two stalks to the hill, break off all side shoots; cultivate after each irrigation until the corn shades the ground; irrigate every two weeks until in the milk, then once or twice a week, and this will produce a solid tight husk, which will prevent the worms from doing much damage.
We are ever on the lookout for something better than that which we have. We are constantly try- ing out new varieties that show merit, but we studi- ously refrain from offering to our customers any- thing new unless it is better than that which we have. It is this policy that has kept the Oregon Evergreen so prominently before you for twelve years as the money-maker for the market gardener.
Read what follows.
A. & M. OREGON EVERGREEN
Oregon Evergreen Corn now has the endorsement of- every gardener that grows for the Los Angeles market. We are safe to say that any gardener grow- ing this will show to his customers its superiority over all other sweet corn. This is the twelfth year since we first offered this new and distinct variety.
The demand has grown each year until it is now practically the only variety offered on the Los Angeles market. This excellent sweet corn has made wide progress in popularity during the season just past. It leads all other varieties at Portland, Ore- gon. The peddlers will have no other and one no longer hears the consumer complain about the poor quality of the California sweet corn. The ad- vantages of this corn over all others are its earliness, its large size, rarely less than eight inches long, clear of husk. The grains are full to the tip. The husk is very thick and folds so tightly over the grains that .the worm does very little damage, com- pared with other varieties. Because of this thick husk it is desired by the peddler and the grocery man, because it can be held over two days before it appears old or wilted. It is very productive, aver- aging three good ears to every stalk, often bearing five marketable ears. (Pkt. 5c) (1 lb. 30c) postpaid.
(10 lbs. $1.25) (100 lbs. $10.00) f. o. b. here.
A. & M. EARLY ADAMS
This is a blend between the Oregon Evergreen and the Eastern Extra Early Adams. The superiority of this strain over the former eastern-grown Adams is shown in its earliness, large size and sweetness. It is nearly as good as the Oregon Evergreen, and is earlier and hardier. It is one of the many good things that originated here. Two years ago when frost destroyed about all early vege- tables, many gardeners plowed under their Early Adams, thinking it was destroyed, but one large grower near Los Angeles for some reason did not disturb his field, and was surprised to see it revive and produce a good crop, as though undisturbed by frost. This grower was selling corn three weeks earlier than others, and demonstrated that frost will not destroy this variety when quite young. (Pkt.
5c) (lib. 25c) postpaid; (10 lbs. $1.25) (100 lbs. $9.00)
f. o. b. here. Oregon Evergreen
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Country Gentleman. — A delicious sweet corn. The ears are somewhat smaller and less showy than the coarser varieties, but for private family use, where quality is preferred to size, it is excelled only by the Golden Bantam. The cob is very small, giving great depth to the kernels. The great merit of “Country Gentleman” matures in ten weeks. (Pkt. 5c) (1 lb. 25c prepaid (10 lbs.
Extra Early A. & M. Evergreen. — Our eastern grower of corn seed recommends this so highly we have decided to give our customers the benefit of any advantage in earliness this variety may have over the old favorite. It has all the sweetness* size and quality of the Stowell’s with the advan- tage of being earlier. (Pkt. 5c) (lb. 25c prepaid) (10 lbs. $1.25 f. o. b. here).
Large Adams. — This is the best market variety to plant in August and September for late crop. It will mature in 56 days. (Pkt. 5c) (1 lb. 25c prepaid) (10 lbs. $1.25 f. o. b. here).
StoweH’s Evergreen. — If planted at the same time with earlier varieties and at intervals of two weeks until July 1st, it will keep the table supplied until November. It is hardy and productive, very tender and sugary, remaining a long- time in a fresh condition suitable for cooking. (Pkt. 5c) (1 lb. 25c prepaid) (10 lbs. $1.25 f. o. b. here).
Early Minnesota. — An excellent sweet corn of extra early habit. (Pkt. 5c) (1 lb. 25c prepaid) (10 lbs. $1.25 f. o. b. here).
Early Crosby. — Second early. Remarkably productive grower with good-sized ears. (Pkt. 5c) (1 lb. 25c prepaid) (10 lbs. $1.25 f. o. b. here).
Early Mammoth. — Produces the largest ears of any early sort. (Pkt. 5c) (1 lb. 25c prepaid) (10 lbs. $1.25 f. o. b. here).
Late Mammoth. — One of the finest varieties for main crop. Good quality, very productive. Desired for the home garden, but the husk is too thin for the market. (Pkt. 5c) (1 lb. 25c prepaid) (10 lbs. $1.25 f. o. b. here).
Black Mexican. — One of the best sweet corns for this sec- tion. Deliciously sweet and tender and very productive. (Pkt. 5c) (1 lb. 25c prepaid) (10 lbs. $1.25 f. o. b. here).
Golden Bantam. — Probably the very earliest variety grown. Very sweet, none better for the home garden for first early. (Pkt. 5c) (1 lb. 30c prepaid) (10 lbs. $1.50 f. o. b. here).
White Mexican. — Has all the good qualities and sweetness of the Black Mexican, but more desirable for the table be- cause it has a pure white grain. Pkt. 5c) (1 lb. 25c prepaid) (10 lbs. $1.25 f. o. b. here).
Hints to the Market Gardener. — Plant Early Adams in February. Plant Oregon Evergreen every two weeks from March 1st until August 1st. From August 1st until October 1st plant Large Adams. For the home garden plant Country Gentleman and Golden Bantam every two weeks from March Country Gentleman 1st until October.
Corn See Field Corn and Forage Plants
CHICORY
Large Rooted. — The roots, dug in the fall, dried, cut in thin slices, roasted and ground, are used largely as a substitute for coffee. Seed should be sown quite thinly in shallow drills early in the spring. When well started, thin out to stand two or three inches apart in the row, and give good cultivation all summer. Per (Pkt. 5c) (oz„ 10c) (% lb. 40c) (lb. $1.25) postpaid.
COLLARDS
The Collard is a nold-time favorite, adapted to all parts of the South, and as a producer of “greens” for boiling in winter and spring it has no equal. It will pay you to have a collard patch just to feed the chickens.
Southern Georgia. — This variety is the old-time favorite. Stands all sorts of ad- verse conditions without injury. Is very hardy. In many places where the soil is too poor to grow cabbage, the collard grows easily and makes a good substitute bbage. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) lb. 30c) (lb. $1.00) postpaid.
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CHAYOTE
See front cover page Cultural instructions mailed with each order
The Chayote is no longer an experiment. It has now become an article of commerce. It may be found on sale at every grocery store throughout the season, which' lasts from October until March.
The vine is a rampant grower. The first year from seed it will grow twenty to thirty feet. Destroyed to the ground by frost, it soon sends out new growth, and during the second season will extend vines forty or fifty feet in every direction. During Sep- tember it starts blooming, having a small white insignificant flower. Within four weeks the fruit is large enough for the table. One vine in two years if properly trellised will produce more than one thou- sand fruit.
Cultural directions. — One fruit envelopes one seed, which sprouts from the large end. Plant where you intend it shall grow. Cover only the large end, leaving the small end exposed. Or, let the fruit lie around until it has well sprouted, and then plant Chayote the seed, leaving the sprout well above Seed ground. Water freely and do not be
alarmed if frost should destroy it. A new shoot will soon appear. Give it abund- ance of water throughout the hot summer season.
Because of many complaints of failure to get them started we have them already rooted. Per seed not rooted, at the counter, 10c; packed and mailed, one seed 25c; additional seeds 15 each. Rooted and sprouted, one vine packed and mailed 30c; e&ch additional vine 20c.
Receipts. — Parboil, chop and casserole with tomato, onion and green peppers. Fry as egg plant.
Prepare as summer squash.
Use small ones, without peeling, boil until tender, cut in half, put a small lump of butter, a little sugar, salt and pepper on each one. Put in oven a few minutes.
For old ones. Peel and cut into cubes and boil; when done, drain and then put lump of butter in frying pan and season. Let simmer until butter burns. Just be- fore serving, put tablespoonful of vinegar on them.
Parboil young ones and serve as salad with mayonnaise dressing.
CULINARY PLANTS AND ROOTS
Write for quantity price
Prepaid Doz. 100
Artichoke $1.50 $10.00
Asparagus 40 2.00
Celery .20 .75
Cabbage 20 .75
Chives, per bunch 1.00
Cauliflower 20 .75
Horse Radish, common 20: 1.00
Horse Radish, New
Rhubard, G Sweet Pot: Tomatoes Egg Plant
Doz. |
100 |
.35 |
$2.00 |
.20 |
1.00 |
1.25 |
8.00 |
.20 |
.75 |
.20 |
.75 |
1.00 |
4.00 |
We aim to have on hand throughout their proper seasons, plants indicated in this list, also to have the popular varieties of each, and the prices on all varieties are the same. At the above price of rhubarb, the plants will have crowns one-half to one inch in diameter, which is the best size for transplanting. These will have marketable stems within six weeks.
CRESS
Culture. — Sow curled or pepper grass thickly, in shallow drills, every two or three weeks. It should be cut often, and it will continue to grow. It is used not only for salad, but on the breakfast table and for garnishing.
True Water Cress. — Should be sown in damp soil or if a stream of water can be utilized, it would be much better. It will also thrive well in damp cold frames. Rightly managed, its culture is very profitable. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 35c) (% lb. $1.00) (lb. $3.50) postpaid.
Pepper Grass — (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (% lb. 25c) (lb. 75c).
Corn Salad. — Excellent for greens. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (% lb* 25c) (lb. 75c) post- paid.
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CUCUMBERS
Culture. — Plant from March to October in hills 4 to 6 feet each way, 8 to 10 seeds in a hill. . Cover half an inch deep. When danger of insects is past, thin out the plants, leaving 5 or 6 of the strongest in each hill. It is ready for the table in six weeks from planting seed. One ounce of seed will plant 50 hills; two pounds to the acre.
Klondike. — We first catalogued this cucumber five years ago, with the result that it proved highly satisfactory. It is very similar to the Long White Spine. Many gardeners insist that it is better. Gardeners prefer it because of its dark green color and medium size. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (% lb. 35c) (lb. $1.25) (5 lbs. $5.75) postpaid.
Davis Perfection. — This is the ideal cucumber. Long, slender, dark green, tender and crisp. It is the best all around cucumber yet offered for the family garden, the market garden and the hot house. Do not hesitate to plant this variety, whether vou plant a dozen hills or a larger acreage. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 20c) lb. 60c) (1 lb. $1.75) (5 lbs. $7.50) postpaid.
Davis Perfection White Spine
At the Stimson School, Los Angeles city, on a garden plot 5 feet by 6 feet, 756 cucumbers were gathered.
LEMON CUCUMBER
At last after years of advertising and effort to educate the home gar- dener to grow the Lemon cucumber in preference to the common long green type, we can now say that at least half the people are awake to the superiority of this delicious salad, and the other half will soon regret not having tried it earlier. Every one who has tried it is unanimous in its praise and would not think of omit- ting it from the spring garden. It is the color of a lemon when ready to use, and similar in shape, being less pointed at the ends.
Plant four or five hills for a fam- ily garden. Cultivate same as other cucumbers, water freely and you will have four times as many cucumbese Lemon Cucumber
as any other variety will produce.
Mr. Dennis, of Orange County, found eager buyers at the Long Beach city mar- ket for his entire crop.
Mrs. Morse, of Arizona, writes that she sold, three dollars worth of cucumbers grown from ten cents worth of seed, besides using all they wanted.
(Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (yA lb. 50c) (V2 lb. 90c) (1 lb. $1.75) postpaid.
Gherkins. — For pickling. (Pkt. 5c).
ITALIAN CUCUMBER.— The Prize Winner. — This is the largest of all cucum- bers, often thirty inches in length. Should be used when quite young; it then has an excellent flavor. (Pkt. 10c).
Japanese Climbing Cucumber. — (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (% lb. 50c) (y2 lb. 90c) (lb. $L50) postpaid.
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NOTICE — HOTHOUSE GROWERS— NOTICE
TELEGRAPH-DAVIS CUCUMBER
The English Telegraph Cucumber is recognized as the best for hothouse grow- ing, but it is next to impossible to obtain seed of it even at one dollar per one hun- dred seeds. In order to have a cucumber equally meritorious, we have hybridized the Telegraph with the Davis Cucumber, and believe we have something that excells the Telegraph.
Mr. Horace McDevitt of Los Angeles grew 284 cucumbers on eight vines, not one of which was less than 12 inches, and many were 20 inches long. He says they should be trained to grow on a trellis; because of their great length they will not grow straight on the ground. (Pkt. 10c) (1 oz. 25c) lb. 75c) iy2 lb. $1.40) (1 lb. $2.50) prepaid.
Arlington White Spine. — This is a favorite for early forcing outdoors. We have a special strain of this variety. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (% lb. 35c) i}/2 lb. 60c) (lb. $1.25) (5 lbs. $5.75) postpaid.
Improved Long Green. — Dark green, firm and crisp, 12 to 16 inches long. Very extensively grown. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (% lb. 35c) (}/2 lb. 60c) (lb. $1.25) (5 lbs. $5.75) postpaid.
Chicago Pickling. — This is without doubt the best variety for pickling on account of its fleshy crisp and excellent flavor and productiveness. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) lb. 35c) <y2 lb. 60c) (lb. $1.00) (5 lbs. $4.50) postpaid.
A WORD ABOUT CUCUMBERS
Few vegetables are more profitable if you can produce them during the winter months. This can be done in a hot house or cold frame on a Southern exposure. The cold frame should be covered at night with muslin. In this way they can be marketed as early as May 1st. Planted from September 1st to 15th, in a sheltered place, will produce delicious cucumbers all through December and late into Janu- ary. This has been done frequently, but so much depends upon the changeable climatic conditions each season that there is always a risk of failure, but it is worth a trial because the expense is small compared with the profit if you succeed. Six hundred dollars from one acre of cucumbers during the month of December is eas- ily possible.
To prolong the vitality of your vines, pick all of marketable size every other day, and do not tread upon the vines when picking. To grow prize cucumbers, mix one-fourth pound of Wizard Fertilizer with the soil about the hill when planting, and more as the vine grows.
ENDIVE
Culture. — Seed may be sown any time during the year. When plants are well started, thin out to ten inches apart, or they may be transplanted. When plants have reached a good size, gather the leaves closely together and tie loosely in an upright bunch. This blanches the inner leaves in about ten days and adds to the crispness as a salad, as it renders the flavor mild and delicate. One ounce will sow 100 feet of row.
This plant furnishes an attractive and appetizing salad for the fall and winter months, or by repeated sowings a supply may be had nearly all the year round.
Green Curled. — Leaves are finely cut or lacinated, giving the plant a rich, mossy
;n the centers are nicely blanched.
This is the variety generally preferred because it blanches to a beautiful golden yellow. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (% lb. 40c) (% lb. 70c) (lb. $1.25) postpaid.
White Curled. — This beautiful variety does not need blanching to prepare it for use, the midribs being naturally of a pale golden yellow, the finely cut and curled leaves are almost white. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (% lb. 50c) (}/2 lb. 85c) (1 lb. $1.50) postpaid.
Batavian or Escarol. — Forms large heads of broad, thick leaves, which can be blanched for a salad or it will make excellent cooked greens, as well as being useful to flavor soups, stews, etc. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (y4 lb. 40c) (y2 lb. 70c) (lb. $1.25) postpaid.
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EGG PLANT
Culture. — Egg plant seed germinates ^ slowly and should be started in a hot bed. The soil should be one part leaf mold and one part sandy loam. It is important to secure a rapid and contin- uous growth. Set thirty inches apart, pinch off the larger leaves when trans- planting.
New York Improved. — This variety has superseded all others, both for mar- ket and home use. The large size and high quality of its fruit and its extreme productiveness make it the most orofit- able for the market gardener. It is spineless, which is a great advantage in shipping. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 40c) (% lb.
$1.50) (y2 lb. $2.75) (lb. $5.00) postpaid.
Black Beauty. — Fruit large, symmet- rical in shape and uniformly of a rich, dark purple color. Fruit matures a little earlier than our Improved Large Purple, but is not quite as large. (Pkt. 10c) (oz.
50c) (% lb. $1.50) (}/2 lb. $2.75) (lb.
$5.00) postpaid.
The Tree Egg Plant. — This variety is of medium size and extremely good shape, being particularly adapted to slic- ing, as there is no waste of material. It resists drought and bad weather to a wonderful degree, partly on account of its strong, upright growth. It bears its fruit sometimes one or two feet above the
(Pkt. 15c) (oz. 50c) 04 lb. $1.50) (}/2 lb. $2.75) (lb. $5.00) postpaid.
NOTICE: — Although frost may destroy the plant to the ground, it will sprout again from below the surface of the ground and produce an early crop the second season. Do not destroy your field because it has been frosted.
This book contains much valuable information; keep it. If you have not already received our garden manual, write for it.
Read inside front cover and page seventeen. Use Wizard Fertilizer for all vege- tables at the rate of two pounds to one hundred feet of row. There is nothing cheaper or better.
New York Egg Plant
ground, thus escaping liability to rot.
GOURDS
Culture. — Gourds are tender annuals, of trailing or climb- ing habit. The seed should not be planted until the ground is warm. Plant in hills and cultivate as cucumbers. Leave only three or four plants in a hill, and allow the^ vines to ramble or train over a trellis.
Dish Rag Gourd. — The peculiar lining of this valuable gourd gives it its name. The fruit grows about two feet long. The interior fibre is serviceable for a variety of household purposes, being used as a dish cloth, or sponge. The fibre is tough, elastic &nd durable. Start seed under glass in the North. (Pkt. 10c).
Orange or True Mock Orange. — A good old sort, the fruit often finding its way into the family sewing basket. A beau- tiful and rapid climber, quickly covering trellises. Fruit the size and shape of an orange. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c).
Dipper. — A well known and useful gourd. When grown on the ground the stem is much curved; but on a trellis the weight of the fruit makes the stem straight. This gourd is very much in demand. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 25c).
Nest Egg. — Per pkt. 5c.
Ornamental. — Small, odd shapes and colors. Per pkt. 10c.
Mixed Gourds. — Per pkt. 5c.
Sugar Trough. — Large bowl shaped; used extensively by the native Hawaiians for culinary purposes. Per pkt. 10c.
South African Pipe Gourd. — When not trellised they grow with a uniform curved neck forming a pipe shaped gourd that colors like a merschaum and is as useful. Pkt. 10c.
Dish Rag Gourds
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HERBS
Culinary and Medicinal
Herbs in general, delight in a rich, mellow soil. Sow the seed any time through- out the year, in shallow drills one foot apart; cover lightly with fine soil, and whem up a few inches, thin out to proper distances apart, or transplant into prepared beds. Care should be taken to harvest properly; do this on a dry day, just before they come into full blossom. Dry quickly in the shade, pack closely in bottles or dry boxes to exclude the air; this will insure their being preserved in good condi- tion for future use. Varieties in the list marked * are perennials.
Other Leading Varieties
Pkt. |
Oz. |
Pkt. |
Oz. |
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Anise |
5c |
10c |
*Lavender, Sweet . . . |
10c |
20c |
*Balm |
10c |
*Peppermint |
10c |
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Borage |
5c |
10c |
*Rosemary |
25c |
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Burnet |
5c |
10c |
Sage- |
10c |
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*Caraway, lb. 50c |
5c |
10 c |
Saffron |
10c |
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*Catnip or Catmint..., |
10c |
Summer Savory .... |
10c |
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Chervil |
10c |
Sweet Marjoram ... |
15c |
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Coriander, lb. 50c .. |
10c |
Sweet Basil |
10c |
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Dandelion |
....10c |
50c |
*Thyme |
5c |
25 c |
Dill |
10c |
*Winter Savory |
15c |
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*Fennel, Sweet |
10c |
Wormwood |
The supply of Culinary plants and herbs has not held up with the demand. There is room for a specialist in this line. See wholesale druggist and butcher supply dealers.
KALE
Culture. — Seed should be sown thinly in drills about the middle of June for the tall sorts; trans- plant the young plants twelve inches apart in rows three feet apart. Later in the season the dwarf sorts may be sown rather thickly in drills to fur- nish small heads to be cooked like spinach. One ounce to 100 feet of drill.
Dwarf German Kale. — German Green or Sprouts.
The leaves are curly, bright green, very tender and delicate flavor. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (54 tt>. 35c) (54 lb. 60c) (lb. $1.00) postpaid.
Tall Green Curled Scotch. — This makes a beautiful plant, about two-and-a-half feet tall. (Pkt. 5c) (oz.
10c) (54 lb. 35c) (54 lb. 60c) (1 lb. $1.00) postpaid.
Jersey Kale. — A tall variety with smooth leaves.
Especially used for poultry greens. (Pkt. 5c) (oz.
10c) 04 lb. 35c) (54 lb. 60c) (1 lb. $1.00) postpaid.
Thousand Headed Kale. — Excellent for the table and for poultry green. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (54 lb.
35c) (54 lb. 60c) (1 lb. $1.00) postpaid.
KOHL RABI
Culture. — Seed may be sown every month in the year. Drill on ridges same as beets. (See page 5). Thin to three inches apart. An ounce of seed will produce 2,000 plants.
Early White Vienna. — The earliest sort, very tender, excel- lent for table use. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 20c) (54 lb. 65c) (54 lb. $1.00) (1 lb. $1.75) postpaid.
Early Purple Vienna. — Similar to above, but has flesh of pur- ple color. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 20c) (% lb. 65c) (54 lb. $1.00) (1 lb. $1.75) postpaid.
LEEK
A. & M. Prizetaker
We believe in having the best of everything. With this idea always before us, we have secured this fancy strain of leek. It is large, white, tender and mild — the best in the world. (Pkt. Kohl Rabi 5c) (oz. 20c) (54 lb. 65c) (54 lb. $1.25) (1 lb. $2.00) postpaid.
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LETTUCE
Curled Leaved Varieties
Culture. — Lettuce can be sown all the year round. All varieties attain their high- est perfection during the months from November 1st to June 1st. It requires about three and one-half months from seed to maturity. Smooth leaved varieties seem to head better during the summer months, than the curled varieties. To attain the best results, lettuce requires a very loose, rich loamy soil. Planted in double rows, on ridges about 15 inches apart (See page 17) 10 inches apart in the row. Irrigate not less than once a week during the dry season. Be sure to cultivate after each irrigation. Use Wizard Fertilizer.
Los Angeles Market or New York Special
This is one of the many vegetables introduced by us which have become of great value to the growers of Southern California. Like the Pearl Cauliflower, Winmg- stadt Cabbage, and Golden Self Blanching Celery, thousands of carloads of this lettuce are being shipped from Southern California, and many carloads from South- ern Texas. This is surprising when only a few years ago we were requested by one shipper to get a lettuce that would stand shipping better than the smooth leaved varieties. We experimented with a curled variety and developed this hard headed type that weighs two to three pounds per head. We shipped the first crate to a friend near Philadelphia, Pa. It arrived in perfect condition and kept good
on ice for a period of three weeks, until consumed. We then introduced this as the
Los Angeles Market lettuce. It at once created a sensation with the growers, later with the shippers, when they learned it would carry to the far east as well as cab- bage.
This Los Angeles Market lettuce was rapidly offered by other seedsmen in other parts under other names, such as Wonderful and New York, but as it was intro- duced from here and grows to perfection around Los Angeles during the winter
months, and all carload shipments are made from here, the name Los Angeles let- tuce is aptly applied to it by dealers and consumers everywhere in the United States from Los Angeles to Boston.
It is now grown extensively in Texas, and to considerable extent in Oregon. To succeed plant only from September 1st to February 1st. See our method of plant- ing on page 17. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 20c) (V4 lb. 70c) (Vz lb. $1.10) (lb. $2.00) postpaid. Write for quantity price.
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MARBLEHEAD
A lettuce of great favor in the East because of its delighftul flavor, and because it there grows to perfection from early spring until late fall. For the Southwest it is our best summer lettuce, but like all other varieties with us, it attains its per- fection during our winter months. Plant all the year round.
(Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (54 ib. 35c) (54 lb. 60c) (lb. $1.00) postpaid.
Iceberg. — Large curly leaves of bright, light green, with a very slight reddish tinge at the edges. It has a delicious flavor. This is the best variety for a summer crop. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 20c) (54 lb. 60c) (54 lb. $1.00) (lb. $1.75) (5 lbs. $8.00) post- paid.
Iceberg lettuce should not be planted on sandy soil during the summer months, because the refraction of the heat from the soil blights the under leaves, often to the heart of the lettuce.
Early Curled Simpson. — This is a very popular variety as a loose leaf lettuce. The leaves are large, thin, very tender and of very good quality. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (54 lb. 35c) (54 lb. 60c) (lb. $1.00) (5 lbs. $4.50) postpaid.
Hanson. — Similar to the Iceberg, without the tinge of red. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (54 lb. 40c) (Vz lb. 70c) (lb. $1.25) (5 lbs. $5.75) postpaid.
Smooth Leaved Varieties
California Cream Butter. — This lettuce is similar to the Big Boston. Is a good shipping variety. One gardener sold from one-half acre of this lettuce nearly three hundred dollars worth. It is of good flavor and beautiful in appearance. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (54 lb. 30c) (54 lb. 60c) (lb. $1.00) ( lbs. $4.5u, -nstpaid.
Tennis Ball. — Sim- ilar to the Califor- nia Cream Butter, except in size and without the tinge of red. It forms a sol- id head and is best for early spring.
(Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c)
.(54 lb. 35c) (54 lb.
60c) (lb. $1.00) (5
lbs. $4.50) postpaid.
Big Boston — Very large, smooth-leaved solid-heading vari- ety; grown more ex- pensively through- out the east and south than any other. It is congen- ial to all climates, and while a fairly good shipper, it can- not compare in this respect with the splid-heading New York Special vari- ety, but in flavor it probably excels all
others. An excellent all year round lettuce.
Big Boston
Paris White Cos
Price— (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (54 lb. 40c) (V2 lb. 70c) (lb. $1.25) (5 lbs. $5.75) postpaid.
May King. — Very similar to Big Boston, without the tinge of red. It is a good ship- per and of excellent flavor. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (54 lb. 35c) (54 ib. 60c) (lb. $1.00) post- paid.
Paris White Cos. — Upright, crisp and ten- der. Cos lettuce is becoming deservedly pop- ular, and should receive the attention of mar- ket gardeners. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (54 lb. 40c) (54 lb. 70c) (lb. $1.25) (5 lbs. $5.75) postpaid.
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FOR ALL KINDS OF MELONS
Common Sense Talk About Protection Against Insects
There is just one sure remedy. Don’t wait until you discover the little cucumber beetle at work and having destroyed half your field, and then wire to your dealer to send you something, — just anything to destroy the beetle and save your vines; then spend days spraying and replanting to repair what damage has been done. You never can regain the time lost, — the time that is so valuable to the early planter.
At the time you plant your seed, have pieces of wides 18 inches long cut from baling wire and pieces of cheese cloth 18 inches square, — that is, four pieces to the square yard. Arch the wires at right angles over the seed, and make a tent with the cloth over the wires, covering the edges with earth. Then don’t worry until the plants crowd the tent, after which remove the cloth but do not thin out the plants until after several days when they have become hardened by exposure. This method will cost about $10.00 per acre, and less time than it requires to com- bat the beetle, but you save your plants. The cloth may be used several seasons.
Next to the above method is to spray the vines with Paris Green, using one heaping tablespoonful to four gallons of water and keep it well stirred, which is very important.
FOR THE CUTWORM. — Use Cut Worm Killer, or mix Paris Green with bran and spread a circle around the plant.
FOR APHIS. — First keep the vines hardy by deep planting and proper cultiva- tion, irrigation and fertilizers. Then if the aphis appears, which is unlikely, spray with Black Leaf 40, or bury the affected part with dust. Either way is a constant fight.
FOR MELON BLIGHT that is caused by a fungus at the root, spray the hill freely with Bordeaux so that the liquid will follow the stem several inches beneath the surface. This should be done as a precaution rather than as a remedy.
READ THIS. If you would prolong the life of your vines, make a path between the rows by training the vines to grow along the rows, and not across from one row to the other. Then at picking time do not allow the pickers to tread upon the vines. To do so makes many culls and shortens the life of the vines and lessens your profit about one-third.
CASABAS
(If interested write for our Casaba circular.)
The casaba is now at full zenith of popularity. Previously it was grown as a late melon to mature after the cantaloupe season. As a late melon its popularity was confined to a limited section near the Coast of Southern California. But it is now demonstrated that it can be grown in all semi-arid sections side by side with the early cantaloupes and watermelons. The carloads of large perfect casabas of the Winter Pineapple, Golden Beauty and Improved Hybrids, types that were shipped from the Imperial Valley during the past two seasons, have proven the value of the casaba as an early melon and good shipper equal to the watermelon and cantaloupe. Casabas are shipped to Los Angeles and San Francisco without crating, as are watermelons.
Our prophecy made more than ten years ago is now fully realized. We then stated that casabas would be shipped to Eastern markets in carloads, becoming one of California’s many commercial products of great value. Stanislaus, Imperial and Los Angeles Counties are most conspicuous as shipping centers. More than one thousand carloads have been shipped from these points last season.
Grown in the Imperial Valley with early cantaloupes and watermelons, shipped without crating in the same car, it appears on the market the latter part of June and commands a much higher price per pound than watermelons. It at once finds as ready sale, as other melons, and continues in unabated demand unti lafter the New Year, when all other melons have long since disappeared from the market.
Cultivate the same as muskmelons. Plant according to your locality, from Feb- ruary 15th until July 1 5th ; for late shipping June 1st to July 15th seems to be the best time for planting.
Casabas may be taken from the vine as soon as they lose the green luster, but should not be eaten until the hard rind of the Pineapple and Golden Beauty will give slightly under pressure but the Hybrid is not at its best until the thumb can make an impression as in a mellow apple.
The best way to keep the casaba late into the fall is to gather them together on the hill and cover them completely with the vines, but do not pick them off the vine.
The casaba can be grown successfully throughout the Southwest.
Mr. John H. Nusbaum, of El Paso, Tex., writes: “I had good success and ready
sale for the Golden Beauty, Santa Claus, Improved Hybrid and Winter Pineapple.”
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A. & M. IMPROVED HYBRID CASABA
The Prince of All Casabas. Introduced by us in 1902.
The melon that made Los Angeles famous. This melon is now grown as exten- sively for a midsummer crop as the muskmelon, and finds as ready sale . It orig- inated locally, and is as distinctly a Los Angeles product as is the Los Angeles Mar- ket Lettuce. Both have made Los Angeles, famous. The local and travelling pub- lic are now fully awake to the delicious flavor of this casaba. For the home garden or for the market plant the Prince of All Casabas.
(Pkt. 10c) (oz. 25c) (% lb. 75c) (J/2 lb. $1.35) (lb. $2.50) postpaid.
A. 8c M. Hybrid . — This is a cross between the Winter Pineapple and the Montreal Muskmelon. It grows to very large size and is of delicious flavor. It is a ram- pant grower and yields enormously; as many as seventeen large melons were taken from one vine. It is profitable, early and late. Plant from March 1st until July 15th. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 20c) (J4 lb. 65c) (*/2 lb. $1.10) (lb. $2.00) prepaid.
Winter Pineapple. — This is the first of casabas introduced into America. We have carefully maintained the purity of type so that it is now just as distinct as when introduced nearly forty years ago. This and the Golden Beauty are identical in all except color, which when mature is light green. The Winter Pineapple is more profitable as a late melon, therefore we recommend to growers near the Coast that it be planted during June. Our type of Winter Pineapple is round, selected for its good shipping qualities. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 25c) (}A lb. 75) (V2 lb. $1.35) (lb. $2.50) prepaid.
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Golden Beauty
A. & M. Santa Claus
Winter Pineapple
GOLDEN BEAUTY. — Introduced by us in 1905, it at once became popular lo- cally. It is now grown more extensively throughout California than any other casaba because of its beautiful appearance, excellent shipping qualities, and delici- ous flavor. It is the casaba that made all California famous as well as adding a million dollars to the wealth of the state each year. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 25c) (54 lb. 75c) (JA lb. $1.35) (lb. $2.50) postpaid.
JENNY LIND . — This beautiful casaba originated with Mr. J. S. Oestergard of Burbank.. It was six years ago he hybridized the Winter Pineapple Casaba with the Jenny Lind Muskmelon. After several years of selection he pronounced this one a perfect blend. It is remarkably uniform in color, shape, and general appearance. It is very sweet, with a flavor decidedly like the Jenny Lind Muskmelon. It is a good casaba for local markets. The color indicates when it may be eaten. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 25c) (54 lb. 75c) (54 lb. $1.35) (1 lb. $2.50) prepaid.
A. & M. Santa Claus. — The name is appropriate to the melon. It is a delightful present to send to your Eastern friends at Christmas. It is of delicious flavor, beau- tiful in its mottled gold and black coloring, and readily keeps until January. We advise that it be grown more extensively for the local trade. The supply has not been equal to the demand for several years. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 25c) (54 lb. 75c) (54 lb. $1.35) (lb. $2.50) prepaid.
White African. — Large, cream-colored, hard rind, green flesh, excellent flavor and good shipper. It is a great favorite in Southern France, where it is grown in every home garden and stored in cellars until eaten. When wanted it is placed at a sunny window for a few days. It then becomes ripe and of delicious flavor. Why not do so here? Try it. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 30c) (54 lb. 80c) (lb. $3.00) prepaid.
White’s Favorite. — If you grow for market or a family garden plant White’s Favorite, it is just about as delicious as the Improved Hybrid Casaba. It is more prolific, ripens on the vine like a muskmelon. The peddlers will buy it in preference to any other because of its excellent flavor. His customers will call for it as soon as it appears. Plant every month from March first to July first. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 30c) 04 lb. $1.00) (J4 lb. $1.75) (lb. $3.00) postpaid.
A. W. Pollock, of Loma Linda, writes: “The Improved Hybrid^ is surely the Prince of All Casabas. I never ate anj my home went into raptures over it.”
THE HUNGARIAN CASABA
This is quite distinct from the other casabas, and you will believe it has some special merit not possessed by the others or we would not have offered it to you.
Its great merit is in its good keeping, good shipping, good looking and good tasting qualities. Round as a cannon ball, size of a cocoanut, yellow as an orange, hard and solid as a base ball.
May be shipped to New York in No- vember and served for breakfast on Washington’s birthday to the delight of the consumer.
Size 6 inches in diameter. Wt. 4 tbs.
(Pkt. 10c) (oz. 50c) (54 lb. $1.50)
(54 lb. $2.50) (lb. $4.00) postpaid.
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They are here to stay. They are a distinct type of melon just as distinct as the canteloupe or casaba. We unwittingly introduced a few years ago a melon of the Armenian type under the name of Rule’s Choice. It at once created a sensation because of its excellent yet- distinct flavor. We now offer the genuine Armenian Muskmelon.
Our seeds have been grown for us under our supervision, and the fields show absolute purity; but in order to maintain the delicious flavor of the new melon, it is necessary to intersperse the field with hills of a certain Pomegranate melon. This adds greatly to the quality of the new melons, but gives slight variation as to color and size. The grower who plants this melon should not do so to the ex- clusion of the canteloupe or casaba, but plant all three. It is in a class by itself.
Price of each (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 30c) 04 lb. $1.00) (54 lb. $1.75) (lb. $3.00) postpaid.
MUSKMELONS
Our Selected Melon Seed. — Owing to our extensive trade with large melon grow- ers and associations, we exercise every precaution possible to secure the best type of melons. Having procured the best seed obtainable, we have them grown es- pecially for us. Our seed fields proved the wisdom of thi smethod, for they showed the highest per cent of perfect melons.
Culture. — Sow in hills six feet apart in rows eight feet apart. If, however, the soil is rich, and irrigation is intended, or if the variety to be planted is of small growth, then we advise closer planting, five feet by six feet apart. Drop about 12 seeds to the hill in dee pfurrows; cover one or two inches, according to the moisture in the soil and time of planting. When the plants may be considered hardy enough, thin out, leaving two to the hill, and draw the soil about the plants until the roots are six to eight inches deep.
OUR GOLD LINED NETTED ROCK
Our Gold Lined Netted Rock
This is the Rocky Ford with the tinge of yellow around the seed cavity bred up to the highest state of perfection from the rust-resistant strain. The heavy netting forms a rind so hard that it will ship to the far Eastern markets with practically no deterioration. The flavor outclasses all other strains of Rocky Ford. Turlock growers and shippers will have no other.
(Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) ( yA lb. 90c) (lb. $1.75) postpaid.
In offering this melon we are quite in line with our established policy of bringing to your attention only the varieties that have been tried, proven and known to be of exceptional merit. We did the experi- menting, you take no risk. The Gold Lined Netted Rock is the best type of Rocky Ford melons.
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Improved Tip Top
YELLOW FLESH VARIETIES
Improved Tip Top. — This melon is a great- ly improved strain of the popular Tip Top.
About the average size, with yellow flesh equal to or better in flavor. The improve- / ment is in the hard, heavily netted rind, which makes it a good keeper and a good carrier.
The rind of the old Tip Top is soft and quick- ly shows the effects of even the ordinary handling, so that the melon looks unsalable.
This is very objectionable to the retailer. The Improved Tip Top is so solid and heavily netted that it withstands the common usage with no ill effect.
(Pkt. 10c) (oz. 25c) (54 lb. 80c) (54 lb.
$1.50) (lb. $2.50) postpaid.
No. 1 Rule’s Choice. — This is but another strain of the Persian melon. It has lor more than five years maintained its excellent flavor without interbreeding of the Turkish Pomegranate, which is considered necessary. Mr. E. D. Hall, Mr. A. Bergman, and many other growers say, “there is nothing equal to it; it is the coming melon.” (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 30c) (54 lb. $1.00) (54 lb. $1.75) (lb. $3.00) postpaid.
No. 2 Tip Top. — This melon is very popular at Long Beach, almost to the ex- clusion of any other variety. This is a fine, round melon of such attractive appear- ance as to always sell quickly in the markets. It is sweet, juicy and delicious. The flesh is firm ,but not hard, and is edible almost to the rind. The melon is of medium to large size an dis one of the best yellow fleshed sorts. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (54 lb. 50c) (54 lb. 85c) (lb. $1.50) (5 lbs. $6.75) postpaid.
No. 10 Yellow Flesh Columbus. — This excellent muskmelon originated here and was introduced by us three years ago. It at once became popular with the cafeteria and hotel trade, where the entire crop of the first year was consumed. The second, year the peddlers discovered that it would carry two and even three days on their wagons without deterioration. The storekeeper, too, learned of its good keeping qualities, and the housewife learned to know that every melon is a good one, so that it is now one of the most popular muskmelons in the Los Angeles market. A slightly oval melon about seven inches in diameter, entirely without ribs, but roughly netted, color, outside light creamy, inside yellow. It is enormous- ly productive and because of its solidity and heavy netting, it may be shipped in car lots without crating. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (% lb. 50c) (54 lb. 85c) (lb. $1.50) postpaid.
No. 10. — Our Improved Burrell’s Gem. — Has established itself as a standard melon. It is one of the biggest yielders. The shipper calls for it because it is solid and carries well in transit. The consumer wants it because of its excellent flavor. The growers all want our seed because we have the best strain. Many growers who bought of us last year have engaged their seed for next season. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (54 lb. 50c) (54 lb. 85c) (lb. $1.50) (5 lbs. $6.75) postpaid.
GREEN FLESH VARIETIES
No. 3. — A. & M. Nutmeg. — This melon has now surpassed the Pineapple in popu- larity. Our largest growers are planting it exclusively. In appearance it is so sim- ilar to the Pineapple that many growers fail to notice the slight difference in shape and netting, but the greatest merit is its excellent flavor. ((Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (54 lb. 40c) (54 lb. 75c) (lb. $1.25) (5 lbs. $5.50) postpaid.
No. 8. — Pineapple. — This melon has long been the favorite because of its solidity, heavy netting, and fine appearance. The peddler likes it because it is a ready seller. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (54 lb. 40c) (54 lb. 75c) (lb. $1.25) (5 lbs. $5.50) postpaid.
No. 9 — A. & M. Triumph. — Is similar to the Pineapple, but not so large. This is much in its favor, as gardeners are complaining that the Pineapple is too large. It excels the Pineapple, in the excellence of its flavor, and is two weeks earlier. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (54 lb. 50c) (54 lb. 85c) (lb. $1.50) (5 lbs. $6.75) postpaid.
No. 6. — Rocky Ford. — The flesh is light green in color, except- next to the seeds, where it inclines toward a yellow. The flavor is exceedingly fine . The skin is regularly ribbed and thickly netted. It is a firm, solid melon and will carry in per- fect condition for a week or more after its removal from the vine. It is a heavy cropper, and in wide favor as a market melon. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (54 lb. 35c) (54 lb. 60c) (lb. $1.00) (5 lbs. $4.50) postpaid.
No. 5. — The Davis. — This muskmelon is very popular in the San Francisco market. This popularity is due to its size, which is just about right. It may be properly described by saying it is a large Netted Rock, and will weigh nearly twice as much and with imoroved flavor if such is possible. They grow uniformly, and are heavily netted, slightly but olainly ribbed. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (54 lb. 50c) (54 lb, 85c) (lb. $1.50) (5 tbs. $6.75) postpaid.
No. 1, Rule’s Choice or Armenian Melon; No. 2, Tip Top; No. 3, A. & M. Nutmeg; No. 4, Los Angeles Market; No. 5, Davis; No. 6, Rocky Ford; No. 7, Netted Rock; No. 8, Gautier Pineapple, No. 9, A. & M. Triumph; No. 10, Burrell’s Gem; No. 11, Yellow Flesh Columbus. This picture is of the average type and shows the comparative sizes.
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GREEN FLESH MELONS— (Continued)
No. 4.— Los Angeles Market. — This is the largest of all the Muskmelon family ex- cept California Giant, and we positively state that none will excel it in flavor. Gar- deners object to its large size, but good profit will come to the grower who will plant it. It yields an enormous crop and all melons are very large and beautiful. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (% lb. 40c) (*/2 lb. 85c) (lb. $1.25) (5 lbs. $5.50) postpaid.
Large Hackensack. — Sometimes called Turk’s Cap. A large, round melon, flattened at the ends and well ribbed. The skin is deeply netted. The flesh is green, of delicious flavor. It is a strong grower, and is very productive. An old standard melon, in favor with market gardeners. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (54 lb. 35c) ( 54 lb. 60c) (lb. $1.00) (5 lbs. $4.50) postpaid.
Montreal Market. — Large size and delicious flavor. One of the best market sorts. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (54 lb. 40c) i}/2 lb. 75c) (lb. $1.25) (5 lbs. $5.50) postpaid.
No. 7. — The A. & M. Netted Rock. — Has established for itself such a reputation with large growers and shippers that it is no longer necessary to refer to it as something new, but to give it prominence as one of our specialties that has created a demand for itself in all the large melon growing sections in the Southwest and Old Mexico. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (*/4 lb. 50c) (}4 85c) (lb. $1.50) (5 lbs. $6.75) postpaid.
California Giant. — The largest of all muskmelons, frequently weighing thirty pounds. It has green flesh of an excellent flavor. It finds a ready market. It is particularly good for spicing. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (54 lb. 40c) (lb. $1.25) postpaid.
No. 11. — The Columbus. — A green-fleshed melon. Its beautiful buff skin is cov- ered with a very thick whitish netting; almost entirely free from ribs. The flesh is solid and thick, even at the blossom end, leaving only a small seed cavity. Can be safely shipped long distances. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (54 lb. 40c) (54 lb. 75c) (lb. $1.25) (5 lbs. $5.50) postpaid.
Improved Osage. — This has for many years been one of the leading varieties in the East because of its earliness and excellent flavor. It is of medium size, salmon flesh, with green rind, similar to the well-known Burrell’s Gem. Once a customer for Osage, always a customer. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (54 lb. 40c) (54 lb. 75c) (lb. $1.25) (5 lbs. $5.50) postpaid.
Emerald Gem. — A very small delicious salmon-fleshed muskmelon. It would make a market gardener independent of all other growers if he would establish a trade with first-class hotels. The Emerald Gem would hold the trade. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (54 lb. 50c) ( y2 lb. 85c) (lb. $1.50) (5 lbs. $6.75) postpaid.
The Vineless Muskmelon. — This new variety is particularly suited for hot-house growing; the vines scarcely more than eighteen inches long; bears profusely of small muskmelons about the size of a large apple, heavily netted and heavily ribbed; green flesh of delicious flavor. Just the thing for forcing and ought to prove a money- maker for the first early melons. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 20c) (54 R>. 65c) (54 lb* $1.20) (lb. $2.00) postpaid.
Jenny Lind. — An old time favorite; small, heavily netted, well ribbed, very early and of excellent flavor. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (54 lb. 35c) (54 lb* 60c) (lb. $1.00) post- paid.
Pomegranate, or Peach-Melon. — For Mangoes. (Pkt. 5c).
Canteloupe growers in the Imperial Valley and elsewhere who plant large acre- age should investigate our Columbia Seed Drill with Horse Attachment. It can be regulated to plant a fixed number of seeds a certain distance apart. Unlike all other hill-dropping planters, the number of seeds dropped into a hill is regulated by the cylinder used.
For smaller acreage use the Segment Corn Planter. See page 48.
A Word About Our Garden Manual.
The very commendable common sense system now adopted by many schools throughout the Southwest has suggested to us the idea of giving to the teachers and the pupils the benefit of the knowledge gathered in our twenty-two years of experience with gardening in the Southwest. We have therefore put into brief form but comprehensive information suitable to the requirements of pupils in their garden work as beginners.
The manual is now being distributed in many cities without charge to all pupils of appreciable age. We want all pupils of such age in all schools of the great South- west from California to Texas, Nevada and Utah to have this manual. Let every teacher or school director who sees this article write us stating how many books are needed for their respective schools, and they will be forwarded free of all costs. This book is as valuable to the newcomer and the beginner as it is to the pupil, and you are just as welcome to it if you will but ask for it with a fifty cent order for seeds.
Page 17 of this catalog gives an idea of the contents of the Manual .
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Klondike
WATERMELONS
Culture. — Drop 8 or 10 seeds 10 feet apart in deep furrows. When the plants are large enough, thin out, leaving two vines to the hill. Draw the soil about the plants until the roots are 8 to 10 inches below the surface.
For Melon Blight. — Mr. Van Norman of San Gabriel says: “Cover the centers where the blight first appears, with soil. It gives new life to the vines and pre- vents the spread of the blight.”
Read further instructions on page 48.
KLONDIKE
In our modest praise of the Klon- dike last year we thought it had al- most reached the top of its popularity and could go no farther, but read what new praise has come to it this year.
But first express the thanks of the con- suming public to Mr. A. M. Mitchell, of Riverside County, for his unselfish- ness in giving to the world this elegant^ melon, which for flavor has not yet found its equal.
Last year when the melon season was at its best, many Eastern people visited the Los Angeles Market. It was a pleas- ure to us to cut a Klondike melon, for without exception the visitor always ex- claimed with surprised delight. Here is one expression from Texas: “Why, I
never tasted such a sweet melon in my life, and I have come from Texas and know what good melons are like, but this is the best I ever ate.” We could quote a hundred such expressions. Here is one written to us by Mr. McAfee, Shelby City, Ky.: “I am sending you a very small order for melon seed. I grow only a small patch for home use, and to give my friends. For years I have ex- perimented with melons, trying all the new kinds. I finally settled on the Kleckley Sweet as the only melon, but in 1913 some one sent me one of your catalogues, and I was so impressed with your description of the Klondike that I ordered a small quantity of seed for 1914. They were so fine (notwithstanding we had a severe drought) that I have come to the conclusion that it is far superior to the Kleckley, in size, quality, productiveness and flavor. Two of my neighbors in looking over my patch asked me if I had not piled them at one place. In this place there were eight melons within a radius of a yard. My friends to whom I gave melons pronounced them the finest they ever ate.”
Now read what new laurels have come to it this season.
Mr. Standlee grew it for the first time in the Imperial Valley. He was so pleased with the result, read what he says of it as a shipper: “I just planted a small patch to try. I did not believe it would ship, but to my surprise it comes as early and shipped as well or even better, because it does not wilt down like other melons in shipping; then too, I can sell it more readily and at a higher price than my other melons.”
One grower in the San Gabriel Valley has one hundred and ten acres in one square level field planted solidly to this melon. His hills are 20 feet by 18 feet apart, one plant to a hill, and the field is nearly covered with vines interlacing everywhere, and every hill yielding enormously of the largest sized Klondikes that ever came to the Los Angeles market. The grower, Mr. Richardson, on October 2nd, said: “I have now 200 tons of ripe melons. Up to the present I sold every melon. The cloudy weather this week stopped the sales a little, but the Klondike is a good keeper. Why, I have cut melons six weeks after they were taken from the vine and found them in perfect condition.
“But what’s the use of talking. It has got them all skinned a mile . Why, now when the other fields are all in mine is yet in its prime.”
For home garden or for shipping plant Klondike. The seeds are so small that one pound of Klondike will equal two pounds of other varieties. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 20c) (y4 lb. 65c) (y2 lb. $1.10) (lb. $2.00) (5 lbs. $9.00) postpaid.
Santiago. — This variety has many of the good qualities of the well known Chilean. It is a large, long, heavy melon; rind dark green with stripes of black. The flesh is deepest red and solid throughout, the edible portion extending to within half an inch of the skin. The rind is very hard and it is a good shipper. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (Vs. lb. 35c) 04 lb. 60c) (lb. $1.00) (5 lbs. $4.75) postpaid.
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WATERMELONS— (Continued).
Plant your watermelons with the Segment Planter. It does the work easier and better than any other way. It must be a good melon planter, for every person using it recommends it to his neighbor. Since we first recommended it two years ago, we have -sold nearly 1000 of these planters.
ANGELENO
Never in the history of watermelons has any variety grown into such prominence with shippers in so short a time as did the Angeleno. It was the first in the Los Angeles market, and every one was a ripe melon. The buyer was never disappointed, because it is not picked until the yellow shows slightly through the green. Stay with the sign when picking. The deep red
flesh and excellent fla- vor of the melon com- mends it to the con- sumer, while the beau- tiful dark green color of the rind makes it attractive to the buyer.
Important Notice: Owing to the tendency of the seed of this melon to split open we advise all planters to soak the seed in water for only a few hours. It soon closes and is £eady to plant, and every seed will germi- nate, but if planted be- fore soaking, the seed fills with dirt and de- cays. Please heed this notice.
Never before did we see such large melons coming into Los Angeles as the Angelenos this year. Forty and fifty pound melons were common. Do not think because of its tihn rind it cannot be shipped. To prove it is not easily crushed, let any 150 pound man stand carefully upon it. This test is repeatedly resorted to. (Pkt. 5c) ( oz. 15c) (54 lb. 45c) (54 lb. 75c) (lb. $1.25) (51bs. $6.00) postpaid.
Black Seeded Angeleno. — The melon for the hotel and restaurant trade. We have only a few pounds of seed.
(Pkt. 10c) (oz. 30c) (% lb. $1.00) (54 lb. $1.75) (lb. $3.00) postpaid.
All large melon growers are now using the Seg- ment Corn Plant- er— it does the work better.
Price $1.50. Can be mailed. Wt. 5 lbs., add post- age.
Angeleno
Tom Watson, Weight 80 lbs.
The Tom Watson has for several seasons been the most popular melon in the South. Its shape is similar to the Kleckley Sweet, but the color is a lighter green. Its great merit is in its earliness, good flavor, thin rind, and good keeping quali- ties, making it one of the best of shippers. It is popular in the San Joaquin Valley. Our seed stock was selected from perfect melons, and our field showed a per- fectly pure strain. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (54 5b- 35c) (54 5b. 70c) (lb. $1.25) (5 lbs. $5.75) postpaid.
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WATERMELONS— (Continued).
THE CHILEAN
This has been a favorite on the 1( market for nearly twenty years, and likely to continue its popularity for m years to 'come. Its thin rind and delici flavor commend it to the consumer, but good shipping and selling qualities m it a favorite with the grower and dea It is very prolific and just a desirable : for the peddler to handle, and every me is a good one.
White Seeded Chilean. — Preferred cause of its large average size.
Red Seeded Chilean. — Preferred beca of a sweet flavor peculiar to itself.
Black Seeded Chilean. — Preferred cause of its earliness, short crop and bl seed, which gives it preference at taurants, hotels and cafeterias.
All Chileans are good regardless of color of the seed, but the Black Seeded Chilean
one is planted for early.
Mr. Frank Johns, from Riverside County, writes us: “I want your very best watermelon seeds. Those you sent me last year were good enough. I sold $174.00 worth from J4 acre. That is why I prefer good seed.”
Price of all Chileans (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (% lb. 35c) (% lb. 60c) (lb. $1.00) (5 lbs. $4.75) postpaid.
Rattlesnake. — Has long been a popular melon with shippers. It is a long melon, having a white rind, with dark green stripes. Flesh of excellent flavor. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (14 lb. 35c) (y2 lb. 60c) (lb. $1.00) postpaid.
Yellow-fleshed Ice Cream Watermelon. — This melon is well known in the Los Angeles market. It grows to a ver}' large size, is long in shape and the rind an even dark green. In quality it is simply delicious, sugary and of a rich flavor peculiar to itself. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (y4 lb. 50c) (54 lb. 80c) (lb. $1.50) (5 lbs. $6.75) postpaid.
Kleckley’s Sweet. — This is a good shipping melon. It is of medium size, a very green rind, with deep red flesh of delicious flavor. Our seed positively cannot be
Florida Favorite
Florida Favorite. — This melon is very popular with shippers, because of its ex- treme earliness, and all round good qualities as a good shipper. In appearance it is similar to the Rattlesnake, the rind being considerably darker. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) 04 !b. 35c) ( y2 lb. 60c) (lb. $1.00) (5 lbs. $4.75) postpaid.
Citron, Large Green Striped. — Weighs from thirty to sixty pounds. Is better than pumpkin for stock. Allowed to lay in the field or piled in the barnyard will not be damaged by frost nor decay until the following summer. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (% lb. 20c) (y2 lb. 35c) (lb. 60c) (10 lbs. $5.00) postpaid.
Citron, Red Seed. — Small dark rind round melon, used for jam and preserving. It has an excellent flavor. (Pkt. 5c) (ob. 10c) (V4 lb. 25c) (V2 lb. 40c) (lb. 75c) postpaid.
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MUSTARD
Black or Brown. — (Pkt.
5c (oz. 10c) (lb. 40c) post- paid.
White. — Better for or culinary purposes.
5c) (oz. 10c) (ib. 40c) post- paid.
Southern Giant Curled. —
The true curled-leaf variety so papular in the South for planting in the fall. (Pkt.
5c) oz. 10c) (yA ib. 25c) (lb.
75c) postpaid.
Ostrich Plume Mustard is delicious as well as ornamen- tal; the leaves resemble os- li'li IJL/t I
trich plumes, hence the name. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) ;
(lb. 90c) postpaid.
Chinese White Mustard. — M My *'
This is a delicious vegetable and flavors strongly of Brus- * i
Chinese White Mustard sels Sprouts, being less pun- Chinese Green Mustard gent than the American varieties. It is greatly relished by the Orientals, and can be seen all the year round at vegetable stands kept by the Japanese and Chinese. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 25c) (x/4 lb. 75c) (V2 lb. $1.35) (lb. $2.50) postpaid.
China Green Mustard. — This is an Oriental vegetable, and like the White Mustard, is grown all the year round, but like our American Spinach, thrives best in the winter season. Great quantities of it is dried and used for medicinal pur- poses. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 35c) (% lb. $1.00) (V2 lb. $1.75) (ib. $3.50) postpaid.
MUSHROOMS
One of the most profitable crops for the outlay that can be grown. The market is sure, because the supply never equals the de- mand. Mushrooms can be grown in any dark room or cellar where the temperature can be kept at 50 to 75 degrees. The main conditions in mushroom growing are proper and uniform temperature and very rich soil. One pound of spawn is sufficient for a bed 2x8 feet. We have the very best spawn obtainable. If in- terested, write for circular.
Pure Culture Spawn — Brandywine. — Put up in bricks. Per brick, 25c; by mail 40c.
Mushrooms
ONIONS
Culture. — No crop is so liable to variations by cultivation and soil as the onion. Having rich soil with too much irrigation will produce thick-necked scallions, while the same soil well drained would produce the finest onions. A sandy loam well fertilized is best.
Either drill the seed thinly in rows fourteen inches apart, or sow the seed in seed beds, and when the plant is as thick as a straw, transplant on ridges; set two rows on each ridge and four inches apart in the row. See page 17.
Irrigate in the furrow between the ridges to avoid flooding the onion, which causes the onion to perish readily, rendering it unfit to ship or to keep.
To succeed in growing onions it is highly important to make a proper selection of seed suitable to the time of planting. West of the Coast Range plant Early Queen onion in August. It will then attain marketable size in March and April. If, however, the weather during February and March proves to be cold and rainy, a large percentage will shoot to seed. We advise that you pinch off the seed stem close to the onion. It will heal with no damage to the onion. East of the Coast Range, where the temperature seldom goes below 25 degrees, plant the Crystal Wax or Bermuda onion in September. We advise planting all other varie- ties from October until April, selected according to the market in which they are to be sold, and the facilities for irrigating.
The consuming public prefers a white onion. The retail merchant wants a yellow onion because the white are too perishable. The shipper will handle the yellow, but prefers the brown because it is the best keeper.
The Southport White Globe is now popular because of its good keeping qualities.
Ask for our GARDEN MANUAL with your first order to the value of fifty cents.
California now easily leads the world for growing large onions, but some varieties are better suited to certain localities and soils than others. We have carefully studied these conditions and invite those who wish to grow onions and are yet unfamiliar with the conditions, to write us before selecting their seed.
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ONIONS (Continued)
Southport White Globe
Southport White Globe. — It is silvery white in color, globe shaped in form, flesh of delicious flavor and a fine keeper. The very best variety to grow for bunch onions. (Per pkt. 5c) (oz. 45c) (54 lb. $1.50) (54 lb. $2.50) (lb. $4.50). Postpaid.
White Portugal, or Silver Skin.— Under good cultivation the average diameter is from four to six inches. The thick skin is a clear silvery white, flesh snow-white, sweet and tender. (Per pkt. 5c) (oz. 40c) (% lb. $1.25) (54 lb. $2.25) (lb. $4.00). Postpaid.
New Queen. — Very similar to the Crystal Wax in apearance, but better adapted to the coast climate. For years it has been our best early onion. It attains mature size in March, at the time Bermuda onions arrive on the local market. The Queen onion may be sold locally at any time it is large enough, although it may be im- mature for shipping, giving you the advantage of about three weeks in earliness. (Per pkt. 5c) (oz. 25c) (% lb. 75c) (54 lb. $1.25) (lb. $2.25).
Crystal Wax. — This best and earliest of all white onions found a congenial climate in Southern California, and it now excels all our other white varieties for the early market. The Crystal Was is now largely grown in the San Joaquin and Imperial Valleys, where it attains perfection. Plant the seed any time, September to Febru- ary 1st, according to the instructions above. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 40c) (54 lb. $1.25) (54 lb. $2.25) (lb. $4.00). Postpaid.
Southport Red Globe. — This beautiful onion is rapidly coming into favor here. It keeps better than other red varieties. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 30c) (54 lb. $1.00) (54 lb. $1.75) (lb. $3.00). Postpaid.
Australian Brown. — Quick to mature; a good keeper; solid and heavy; an excel- lent onion for shipping. The skin is a light brown. Its solidity gives it great weight and a sack weighs several pounds heavier than a sack of other varieties. The onions are thin-necked and ripen very early in all soils. As the plant makes a very quick growth it matures the bulbs before the hot, dry summer weather sets in, and this in connection with its exceptional keeping qualities makes it a most profitable variety. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 20c) (54 lb. 50c) (54 lb. $1.00) (lb. $1.75). Postpaid.
Prizetaker, the handsomest, largest Yellow Globe Onion. — A good keeper, of finest flavor, handsome shape and enormous size, many single onions having been raised to weigh five pounds or over from seed the first year. The Prizetaker grows always to a perfect globe shape with a bright straw-colored skin. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 30c) ( Va lb. lb 1.00) (54 lb. $1.75) (lb. $3.00). Postpaid.
Yelow Flat Danver. — Similar to the Yellow Globe in color and quality, but some- what flattened in shape, and is earlier. It is a fine large onion with a very small stem. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 35c) (54 lb. $1.00) (54 lb. $1.75) (lb. $3.00).
Ohio Yellow Globe. — This onion is the standard winter sort in many mar- kets. The shape is almost globe form and the bulbs are quite large with thin necks. The skin is yellow, while the flesh is pure white, solid and of good quality. Its earliness makes it valuable for market. The crop is very uniform and ripens at one time. (Per pkt. 5c) (oz. 30c) (54 lb. $1.00) (54 lb. $1.75) (lb. $3.00). Postpaid.
Red Wetherfield (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 30c) (54 lb. $1.00) (Va lb. $1.75) (1 lb. $3.00).
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WHITE AUSTRALIAN ONION
More than ten years ago one of the large buyers and shippers of onions told us to try to secure a white onion that would be a good shipper. Of all the varieties then known, no white onion could be profitably shipped to Eastern markets. The White Australian was bred by gradual selection from the Australian Brown, which it resembles in shape, solidity, and good keeping qualities. It is not yet 100% pure, therefore you should expect some brown or yellowish onions.
The market prefers a white onion above all others, and this one should readily supercede, because it will remain firm on the market, and can be shipped to Eastern markets without loss from decay.
Price— (pkt. 10c) (oz. 40c) (% lb. $1.20) (54 lb. $2.00) (lb. $3.75) postpaid.
Yellow Bermuda Onion. — This is the standard variety for shipping. While it is known as the “White Bermuda,” this name is misleading, as it is really a light straw color or pale yellow. We make this explanation, as many who grow it for the first time expect to find a pure white onion. (Per pkt. 5c) (oz. 25c) (*4 lb. 75c) ( Vz lb. $1.35) (lb. $2.50). Postpaid.
Etxar Early Red Flat. — This is the early onion grown in the Sacramento Valley for the San Fran- cisco market, where it is in great demand. (Per pkt. 5c) (oz. 30c) (54 lb. $1.00) (Va lb. $1.75) (lb. $3.00). Postpaid.
Bunching Onion. — Many think any white onion will do for a bunching onion, but this is not true. Our growers for fancy trade have learned that we have the best strain of seed for this purpose, and our sales amount to thousands of pounds each year. The picture shows a sample of what our seeds pro- duce. They are just the right shape. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (54 lb. 50c) (54 lb. 90c) (lb. $1.50). Postpaid.
Chives. — This species of onion is extensively used for flavoring. A small spot in the garden planted to Chives will supply a family the year round. (Per pkt. 10c) (plants, 1 bunch, 10c). Postpaid.
Multipliers or Shallots are always in stock from September 1st to January 1st. (Per 54 lb. 25c) (lb. Bunch Onions 40c prepaid).
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IMPERIAL GARLIC
Common Imperial
Comparative actual average size of each
The Imperial Garlic originated in the Imperial Valley, and is peculiarly adapted to that kind of climate. Like the Bermuda Onion, it matures quickly and must be har- vested before the extreme heat of summer. Read what the originator says of it:
“In reply to your note regarding the superior points in this garlic,
1st. — It is 6 weeks or two months earlier than any I have ever tried; will mature in about five months from planting. Last season I planted October 21st and ship- ped the first April 7th, well matured. I bought 100 tbs. of the Large White and planted the same time. I harvested it June 1st, and got about one-half as much per acre, of an inferior quality.
2nd. — It will produce about as much again, bearing as high as forty cloves in a bulb, eighteen being the most in any other variety I tried.
3rd. — It comes up readily and grows all winter, and matures the first warm weath- er we have in the spring, while the other kinds will make but very little growth in cold weather. This garlic is the kind that will succeed in the hot valleys of Im- perial, Coachella, Yuma, or in Texas, where the Bermuda Onion thrives, as the late varieties burn in the ground before they mature, just as all late onions do. I have tried fourteen different varieties, and nothing but the Bermuda will do any good.”
W. E. HIXSON.
We will have no Imperial garlic until August 1st. September and October are the proper months for planting.
Imperial Garlic. (Per lb. 50c f. o. b. here) (10 lbs. $4.00).
Common Garlic at market price.
ONION SETS
Australian Brown, Yellow Danver and Silverskin. (Per lb. 30c) prepaid. Write for quantity price.
The earliest onions are grown from sets planted in September. This brings them in the market in February and March, when prices are highest. About 250 pounds of sets will plant one acre, or four pounds of seeds is required per acre. Write for quantity prices on sets and seed, as the prices fluctuate.
A Little Hint to the Newcomer
You have purchased your land, but you are all at sea about seasons. What to plant and when to plant it is a puzzle; just turn to the inside of the back cover of this catalog, and you will find the answer. But that is not all; you want more advice. Well, just write us, stating the nature of your ranch with regard to the following conditions, — sandy, loam, adobe, swamp, mesa, foothill, irrigation, acreage, and proximity to market, are you a gardener or rancher. We may tell you to plant table peas in the fall from September to November. When they are marketed plant melons, blackeyes, or corn (as your conditions may suggest). When this crop is harvested plant potatoes. Thus you will have three crops in fourteen months. Such information is often a surprise to the newcomer, but the great Southwest is full of surprises and great possibilities.
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OKRA GUMBO
White Velvet. — This well-known variety is the favorite with the market gardener and with the consumer. The pickle factory will have no other. (Per pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (% lb. 25c) (y2 lb. 40c) (1 lb. 60c). Postpaid..
Mammoth Long Podded. — Very productive, and is a good variety for the family garden. (Per pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (y lb. 25c) ( y2 lb. 40c) (1 lb. 60c). Postpaid.
PARSLEY
Culture.— Same as lettuce. (See page 17).
Champion Moss Curled. — Extra dark. Leaves crimped and curled, giving a most beautiful decorative appearance. (Per pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) lb. 40c) ( y2 lb. 70c) (1 lb. $1.25). Postpaid.
Emerald or Dwarf Extra Curled. — Leaves tender, beautifully crimped; handsome, bright green color; very ornamental. (Per pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (% lb. 40c) ( y2 lb. 70c) (lb. $1.25). Postpaid.
Champion Moss Curled Emerald Extra Curled
Extra Double Curled. — An old curled variety for garnishing. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (y lb. 40c) i}/2 ib. 70c) (1 lb. $1.25). Postpaid.
Hamburg Turnip Rooted. — Fleshy vegetable roots, for soups, etc. (Per pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (% lb. 30c) (lb. $1.00). Postpaid.
READ THIS
The foregoing pages comprise a list of all vegetables and farm seeds offered by us, all of which have been tried and proven to be adapted to climatic conditions of the Southwest and Mexico. BUT always have in mind, each season, even each month requires not only different varieties of seed, but different strains of the vari- ous varieties. For instance, New York Special Lettuce is the best of all when plant- ed from August 1st to February 1st, but planted at other times is very inferior, while Marblehead and Iceberg Lettuce are best suited to the summer months. This ap- plies only to the climate of the Southwest. These varieties do not grow profitably in the East;. What is true of lettuce will apply also to potatoes, beans, melons, onions and many other vegetables.
_ It is our knowledge of these conditions and our eagerness to impart this informa- tion through these pages that makes this catalogue more valuable to the gardener and rancher af the Southwest and Mexico than any other.
This catalog throughout aims to give you the information you want, and you will generally find it where it ought to be. If you do not find the information you want, write us stating what you want to know.
TESTED SEEDS ARE RELIABLE
We not only test our seeds for vitality, but we grow our leading vegetables to maturity to know they are true to name.
Testimonial: “The seeds you sent me came in due time. I sowed them and I
think every seed must have come up. I can not say enough in praise as to the fertility of your seeds.” Mrs. A. J. Savory, Bowles, Cal.
Notice — Read inside front cover page, the information to be found thereon is important. Read page 17, it will prove helpful to you.
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THE PRIDE OF CAHUENGA
John W. Gillingham, of Mendocino Co., writes: “We tried some of your Pride of Cahuenga peas last spring, and they beat any pea in growth; and off of a row about 40 feet long planted with lb. of seed, we gathered about 150 pounds of peas.”
The popularity of this pea has made such strides that it is hard for us to keep up with the growing demand. Owing to its tendency to grow numerous branches, and to grow two pods on every stem, it is enormously productive. It grows to a height of eighteen inches and matures about as early as the Yorkshire. When you once grow the Pride of Cahuenga you want no other. The peas are sweeter. It is undoubtedly the best pea ever put before the public.
Price — (Pkt. 5c) (% lb. 15c) (1 lb. 30c prepaid) (10 lbs. $1.50 f. o. b. here). Write for quantity price.
American Wonder. — The earliest of, all wrinkled peas. Of dwarf habit, growing from nine to eleven inches high, and producing a profusion of good-sized and well- filled pods of the finest flavor. (Per pkt. 5c) ( y2 lb. 15c) (lb. 30c) prepaid; (10 lbs. $1.50 f. o. b. here). Write for quantity price.
Nott’s Excelsior. — Although a few days later than the American Wonder, the pods will average fully one-third larger, containing 6 to 8 large peas, so closely packed together that they become flattened. (Per pkt. 5c) (}/2 lb. 15c) (lb. 30c prepaid) (10 lbs. $1.50 f. o. b. here). Write for quantity price.
Yorkshire Hero. — A very popular market pea in this section. Abundant cropper and excellent in quality. Height 2 y2 feet. (Per pkt. 5c) (}/2 lb. 15c) (lb. 30c) (10 lbs. $1.20 f. o. b. here). Prepaid. Write for quantity price.
Stratagem. — A favorite in the San Francisco market. The pods are of a dark green color and remain firm several days after picking. A very strong grower; very prolific, pods of good size and well filled. Vines stand upright about 2*4 feet; an excellent variety. (Pkt. 5c) (*4 lb. 15c) (lb. 30c) prepaid; (10 lbs. $1.50 f. o. b. here). Write for quantity price.
Tall Telephone. — Vines vigorous, growing about 4 feet high, with large, coarse, light-colored leaves and producing an abundance of very large pods filled with im- mense peas which are tender, sweet and of excellent flavor, (er pkt. 5c) (}/2 lb. 15c) (lb. 30c prepaid) (10 lbs. $1.50 f. o. b. here). Write for quantity price.
Premium Gem. — A dwarf variety very prolific and sweet. (Per pkt. 5c) i}/2 lb. 15c) (lb. 30c prepaid) (10 lbs. $1.50 f. o. b. here). Write for quantity price.
Gradus. — The largest of all extra early varieties; medium tall, quality superior to. all other varieties. Price — (Per pkt. 5c) (Vz lb. 15c) (lb. 30c) prepaid; (10 lbs. $1.50 f. o. b. here). Write for quantity price.
Dwarf Gray or Sugar. — (Edible pods.) Of extraordinary yielding qualities, and unsurpassed as an edible-pod variety. (Per pkt. 5c) (V2 lb. 15c) (lb. 30c) prepaid.
PEAS
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A. & M. PERFECTION New But Wonderful
Ideal for main crop, because it is very hardy and resists mildew to a remarkable degree. The foliage is a very dark green, grows two feet tall, branches wonderfully, enormously productive of large solid pods, similar to but longer than Stratagem. The peas are of excellent flavor, but the great merit is its abil- ity to resist the summer heat. Therefore we recom- mend it for all year, but especially for late spring and midsummer planting at a time when other varie- ties fail. All who were fortunate enough to get some of these peas last season have already engaged their seed for next planting.
We cannot praise it too highly.
(Pkt. 10c) i}/2 lb. 20c) (lb. 30c) postpaid; (10 lbs.
$1.50 f. o. b. here).
A. & M. SUPERIOR
In our continued efforts to bring forth something better than that which we have we offer for the first 'time our Superior Pea, which has proven by our ex- periments to be exceptionally hardy, an excellent medium early variety, maturing well ahead of the Yorkshire Hero, bearing large pods well filled with sweet peas; a good shipper. Grows two feet tall.
(Pkt. 10c) ( *4 lb. 20c) (1 lb. 30c) postpaid; (10 lbs.
$1.50 f. o. b. here).
ADMIRAL
This excellent variety was introduced locally two years ago with only a limited quantity to offer.
Every grower who was fortun- ate enough to get some was ex- tremely pleased at his good fortune.
Plas dark green foli-
a g e, pro- Perfection Pea (actual size) f u s e 1 y
branching vines bearing abundantly, of large well-filled pods of delicious sweet peas that mature in twelve weeks from planting. The picture is of pods grown on our trial grounds, and shows the shape and actual size of the pod. It has had two years trial, and every gardener that once grows it wants it again. That is its best recommendation.
(Pkt. 10c) (y2 lb. 20c) (lb. 30c) postpaid; (10 lbs. $1.50) f. o. b. here.
THE MARVEL
Among market gardeners there is always a race to have marketable peas early in the fall and late in the spring. It is the summer peas that brings the high price. The Mar- vel is just the variety for late spring, mid- summer and early fall grower. The vines are very hardy and branching, bearing two pods on each stem. The pods are well filled and above medium size. The peas are very sweet.
(Pkt. 10c) ( y2 lb. 20c) (lb. 30c) postpaid; (10 lbs. $1.50) f. o. b. here.
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PEPPERS
The growing of peppers in Southern California ranks in importance with cabbage, caulifiower, casabas and celery. The dried chili is being shipped East in car lots. The green chili, Pimiento and Chinese Giant are grown all the year around for the produce markets throughout the United States, and hundreds of acres of Pimiento and Chili are grown under contract with large' canners who ship the canned article to all parts of the world. The canned chili was unknown here until we introduced the Anaheim Chili and Pimiento.
A word about the market. In 1913 dried chillies sold as high as twenty cents a pound, and were unobtainable at that price. The growers of Orange County went to extremes, with the result that the 1914 acreage was so enormous that the price of dry chili dropped to five cents per pound, and no buyers at that. Believing the mar- ket was over-supplied for several years, the acreage for 1915 was reduced to actual contract buyers, with the result that before the 1915 crop is gathered the market is bare and prices are likely to again go to twenty cents before the 1916 crop is gath- ered.
Green chillies in midsummer sell for about $20.00 per ton, netting $200.00 per acre. Dried chillies bring a normal price of 10c per pound, netting the grower about $200.00 per acre.
Culture. — For early green peppers, sow seed in hot beds in December and January. Transplant as soon as weather and soil in your locality will permit. For main crop sow seed in February, March, and April, in hot bed. Pepper seed needs the heat of a hot bed to germinate it during these months. For fall and winter crop sow seed in out-door beds well prepared, during May, June, July, and August. Winter crops can be grown in places that are entirely frostless.
Orange County alone produced in 1914 $75,000 worth of green peppers, and $650,000 worth of dried peppers.
CHINESE GIANT
Chinese Giant. — A very large pepper of the Bull Nose type, often growing to five inches in diameter. This is the va- riety grown so extensively in frostless sections for the winter trade, when the grower gets as much as 20c per pound for the green pepper. One grower claims that his returns from five acres was $4500. (Per pkt. 10c) (oz. 55c) (% lb. $4500. (Per pkt. 10c) (oz. 60c) (% lb. $2.00) ( i/2 lb. $3.00) (lb. $6.50) postpaid.
Bell, or Bull Nose. — Do not confuse this with the Chinese Giant. The Bell Pepper is similar in shape to the Chinese Giant, much more prolific, but less than one-half as large, and on this account the gardener intending to sell his crop should not plant it. particularly to grow for the winter trade. We recommend it highly for the home garden.
(Pkt. 5c) (oz. 25c) (Ya lb. 75c) YA Giant Pepper $1.50) (lb. $2.50) postpaid.
MEXICAN CHILI
This chili is grown in Mexico more largely than any other, and is rapidly increasing in acreage here. It is not a rival to the Anaheim Chili or Pimi- ento, but is in a class by itself, on ac- count of its extreme pungency. It is not canned, but is used almost exclus- ively for grinding and sold as cay- enne, the trade of which is surprising. The enormous 1914 crop of Mexican Chili was sold out before the Ana- heim Chili.
(Pkt. 5c) (oz. 25c) (Ya lb. 75c) YA lb. $1.35) (lb. $2.50) postpaid.
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ANAHEIM CHILI PEPPER
The popu- 1 a r i t y of this Pepper continues to
How They Grow
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tremely pungent Black Mexican pepper so popular in Old Mexico. Our sales of Anaheim Chili seed in Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and Old Mexico have been surprising- ly large. The seed we have was procured from selected peppers, and not one pod was less than seven inches long. We grow the peppers, and have the seed taken out on our own grounds, under our supervision. It is 100 per cent, pure. It is a safe crop to plant; it has no insect enemies; when dried it is not perishable. The price is rarely less than twelve cents per pound dried, and often double that figure.
The market for green chilies, too, is enormous, because of the large de- mand of the canneries who used the product of several hundred acres last season, and this industry is only in its infancy. The Anaheim Chili is de- sired above all others by the canner because of its fleshiness and slight pungency. Canned Chili was unheard of until we introduced the thickmeat- ed Anaheim Chili.
(Pkt. 5c) ( oz. 25c) (yA lb. 75c) (V2 lb. $1.35) (lb. $2.50) (5 lbs. $12.00) postpaid.
There was such an enormous over- production in 1914 that the sale of chili was not a matter of price, but simply no demand equal to the sup- ply. This has resulted in great good to the industry, because growers and dealers alike sought new markets and carloads of dried chili was shipped to cities that never before used them, with the result that before the new crop was harvested the price advanced with a short 1915 crop, and there are promises for an enormous demand for the 1916 crop.
The average production per acre of green chilies is 10 tons per acre, val- ued at $20.00 per ton. or one ton of dried chili seldom selling below 10 cents per pound. This is a nice side issue for the man with a small acre- age if he need not hire labor. American Paprika
THE AMERICAN PAPRIKA The hottest pepper that grows. If it is stringency you are after, plant this Paprika. It is used extensively for culinary1 purposes under the name Paprika. It is in a class by itself. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 50c) i}A lb. $1.25) postpaid.
Anaheim Chili Reduced One-Quarter
grow enor- mously. A few years ago known only to growers of Orange County, where it or- iginated, it is now a staple arti- cle of com-
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PIMIENTO
Our Seed is Pure
This pepper was introduced by us in 1911. It has already become one of Cali- fornia’s many staples ranking with the Anaheim Chili as a canned product. One cannery used the entire crop from 200 acres of Pimientos. This is because of its lack of pungency and its firm, thick fleshiness, which permits of its being scalded and peeled. It should be grown largely in the family garden, because it is delicious with salads or stuffed, and a healthy food to eat when ripe as you would eat an apple.
Every home garden should have a row of this Pimiento. For salad, parboil it to remove the skin. Stuffed and baked it is far superior to all other pepeprs.
(Pkt. 10c) (oz. 50c) (% lb. $1.50) (}/2 lb. $2.75) (lb. $5.00) prepaid.
A. & M. Perfect Ruby King. — Ordinarily they grow from 4 to 6 inches long by 3 to 4 inches thick. Plant is of sturdy, bushy habit, and each one produces handsome fruit. This pepper is popular because of its solid, thick meat and mild flavor.
(Pkt. 10c) (oz. 35c) (% lb. $1.00) (y2 lb. $2.00) (lb. $3t50) postpaid.
Red Cluster. — A very short heavy- set bush, almost a solid cluster of small peppers of 1 inch in length. (Per pkt. 10c) (oz. 30c).
Cayenne. — A long, slim pepper, rather pointed, and when ripe a bright red color. Extremely pungent. (Per pkt. 5c) (oz. 25c).
little bright peppers in sprays. A ma-
Tobasco. — The plants develop into large bushes, bearing profusely the little bright pepers in sprays. A ma- ture pepper measures about one inch in length. These peppers are ex- tremely pungent. (Per pkt. 10c) (oz. 25c).
Dwarf Chili. — Same as Tobasco, but twice as large. (Per pkt. 10c) (oz. 25c).
Creole, or Bird’s Eye. — A. distinct variety, fruit very small, about % of an inch long and of very hot flavor. (Per pkt. 5c) (oz. 25c).
Chili Piquin. — Fruit very small, round, and exceedingly pungent. Used for seasoning and pepper sauce.
(Price pkt. 5c) (oz. 25c).
This book contains much valuable information; do not destroy it, you will need it again.
What, Wren and How to Plant; 340 questions answered, on inside of back cover page.
If you desire particular information concerning any subject in this book do not hesitate to ask us. We shall be pleased to reply.
If you are living in a thermal zone, have a winter garden, not only for your own enjoyment, but for profit. Plant Chinese Giant Pepper, Cahuenga peas, Canadian Wonder beans, Monstrous Bush limas, A. & M. First Early tomatoes, Egg plant, and New York lettuce. Turnips. Beets. Carrots. Cabbage, Onions and Radish.
1 Tobasco
2 Floral Gem
3 Small Chili
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PEANUTS
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PARSNIP
Our New French Parsnip. — Just right for the market gardener. The picture shows the actual size at time of marketing. It grows slightly larger, but it attains this size in ninety days, which is a full month earlier than other varieties. It is crisp and succulent. It will at once supercede all other varieties because of its all- round desirability. (Per pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (% lb. 25c) ( y2 lb. 40c) (1 ib. 75c). Postpaid.
Devonshire. — Th'is Parsnip was recommended to us by our European growers. Today it is the most popu- lar Parsnip with our market gardeners. It is scarcely more than half as long as the Hollow Crown, but it is often three inches in diameter. Tender, and has an excellent flavor. (Per pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (% lb. 25c) ( y2 lb. 40c) (1 lb. 75c). Postpaid.
Hollow Crown. — Has long been a favorite in the family garden on account of its excellent table qualities. (Per pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (% lb. 25c) ( Yz lb. 40c) (1 lb. 75c). Postpaid.
New French Parsnip Actual Size
Jumbo Tennessee
Georgia Improved Peanut. — This variety is much superior to the ordinary Peanut, yielding fewer imperfect pods and combining earliness, productiveness and size; yields on ordinary land about 40 sacks to the acre. (Per lb. 25c, prepaid) (per 100 lbs., market price).
Tennessee Red. — Is an excellent variety, bearing three or four kernels to the pod. The kernels are of medium size-and of good flavor. It is the favorite variety with the confectioner. (Per lb., 30c prepaid) (100 lbs. $12.00 f. o. b.)
The Jumbo is by far the largest of all pea- nuts. It is a curiosity and commands a fancy price. On account of its vigorous vines and enormous crop of large tubers it is an excel- lent crop to grow for hogs, or to plow under for enriching the soil. (Per lb. 35c, prepaid) (10 lbs. $2.50 f. o. b.)
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POTATOES
Owing to the enormous decline of the yield of potatoes to one-fifth that of five years ago, the Agricultural schools of California have given special study to this sub- ject, and have held conventions throughout the state, giving lectures of instruction to farmers. This is a good work, and will result in much improvement. The State Legislature enacted a bill (No. 1573) entitled “an act to establish a standard for Cali- fornia certified seed potatoes, making a violation of this act a misdemeanor.” Certi- fied seed means that at the request of the grower, an official of the state will inspect the crop three times. — first during the blossom season, second just before maturing, and third after they have been harvested. If pure to type and free from disease, the grower will be given a certificate^and the potatoes may be sold as certified seed.
Our Imported seed is practically free from scab disease, but unless our local grown seed has been treated with Corrosive Sublimate, (four ounces dissolved with one quart hot water in earthen vessel, and diluted to 30 gallons water, immersed 1^2 hours) or Formaldehyde (one pint to 40 gallons of water and immersed one hour), it is useless to expect to harvest clean potatoes, but this treatment does produce a clean crop.
Proper planting is to first prepare the ground by deep plowing and thorough pul- verizing. Cut the potatoes two eyes to a piece. Then make a furrow eight inches deep, and while the soil is yet moist, drop the seed and cover at once about three inches deep when the ground is cold, and five or six inches deep in sandy soil when the ground is warm. Commercial fertilizer should be used. Sow it in the furrow just as the potato is coming up, and harrow the field crosswise. This will destroy all weeds and leave a level field. As the vines grow, cultivate but do not throw the soil toward the potato until after the tubers have started. This is to cause them to f rm deep in the ground, so that when they are properly hilled up the potatoes will be at least six inches below the surface. This will avoid the potato moth because it does not work much below the surface, only on exposed tubers. The eel-worm is more difficult to avoid, but we recommend a good heavy application of lime to the soil before planting.
For those who desire to improve their crop for seed purposes we have extra se- lected seed of each variety, which we offer at $3.50 per hundred lbs., f. o. b. here. We have contracted to have grown for us two carloads of certified seed of the White Rose variety, the price of which cannot at the time of this writing be de- termined.
BLISS’S TRIUMPH. — This is a round red potato, is not a big vielder, but is the earliest potato we know of. It gets entirely ripe in nine weeks. The potatoes pro- vluced are always good si/e and are of excep.tionallv good quality. They have proven the most satisfactorv for the desert country, where moisture is scarce and a quick crop is necessary. They make very small tops and the potatoes form very close together, hence they can be planted a foot apart in the rows and have room enough.
AMERICAN WONDER. — This is the most popular early variety in the South- west. It is a long white potato resembling the Burbank. It gets entirely ripe in three months. On good land thev make an enormous yield of fine potatoes of ex- cellent quality. They set from fifteen to twenty-five potatoes to the hill, and it is not advisable to plant them on very poor land, as you will have too many small potatoes.
EARLY RED ROSE. — This is a long red potato about ten days later than the American Wonder. It is very desirable for selling in lug boxes on the early market and is better for poor land than the American Wonder.
EARLY WHITE ROSE. — This is the potato that is most ^popular for a general crop in Southern California, owing to its good yield of nice, smooth potatoes. It will grow on poorer land than the American Wonder and is two weeks later. It is one of the very best for the table.
BURBANK. — This is the best late variety, fully a month later than the White Rose. It sets heavily and yields a big crop on good land. We do not recommend them on poor land as they make too many small potatoes.
Potato Inspection. — All potatoes intended for seed purposes must be inspected by the County Horticultural authorities before they may he received and again before they may be shipped out. ThL U a great protection to the grower.
SWEET POTATOES
The handling of Sweet Potatoes for seed purposes has been unsatisfactory to our customers as well as to ourselves, on account of the perishable nature of the small Sweet Potato. We have decided to list only plants of which we will have a large supply, at lowest market price.
However, if you wish us to secure sweet potatoes for seed purposes we will do so at your risk; check or cash must always accompany the order, either for Sweet Potatoes or plants, no matter what vour financial standing is.
We will have plants read^ about March 1st of the following varieties: Yellow Jersey. Yellow Nansemum. Price— (75c per 100, prepaid) ($4.00 per 1000).
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Sandwich Island. — The most popular pumpkin in Ventura County. It is as hardy as a citron. A good one to plant where water is scarce. (Per pkt. 5c) lb. 25c) ( y2 lb. 40c) (lb. 75c). Postpaid.
Mammoth Tours
Mammoth Tours is one of our best stock pumpkins, and a most prolific yielder on good soil. It produces a .pumpkin at every other joint that will average fifty pounds, more or less, ac- cording to the richness of the soil. It is a very popular pumpkin where it is better known. Mr. Short, of the San Fernando Valley, says: “There is simply nothing like it for bearing.” Mr. Richardson, of the Sair Gabriel Valley, says about the same.
(Pkt. 5c) (% lb. 25c) (y2 lb. 40c) (lb. 75c) postpaid.
Cashaw, or Crookneck. — This ex- cellent pumpkin ought to be planted more largely. It is. the heaviest pump- kin for its size because of the small seed cavity. It is excellent for pies, and yields enormously.
(Pkt. 5c) (% lb. 25c) (V2 lb. 40c) (lb. 75c) postpaid.
Cushaw or Crookneck
Estampes. — We have the purest stock seed from which to grow this pumpkin. It is the heaviest pumpkin for its size that we know of; 100 pounds is not an
unusual size for them to attain. It is the canner’s favorite because of its thick, deep red flesh and the fine sweet flavor. Tt is without exception the best for dairy stock, and only the scarcity of the seed has prevented it from being more widely known. (Per pkt. 5c) (*4 lb. 25c) i}/2 lb. 40c) (lb. 75c). Postpaid.
Kentucky Field or Large Cheese. —
This variety is locally called Sweet 'Pumpkin, and is grown more than any other of its kind for stock, because it is a good keeper, notwithstanding it has a soft shell. It is fleshy and very sweet; also very good for pie, and is largely used for canning. On one large ranch in the San Fernando Valley there was planted a large acreage to nearly all the popular varieties; this one was unaffected by the hot sun, and remained in perfect condition while other varieties were sun- burned and decayed quickly. (Per pkt. 5c) (% lb. 20c) (y2 lb. 35c) (lb. 60c). Postpaid.
Kentucky Field or Cheese Pumpkin, Growing in a Young Orchard
PUMPKIN
Culture. — Pumpkins delight in red, sandy soil that is perpetually moist, — the soil that retains moisture by the dry farming method, because pumpkins do not want too much water, and to flood them would destroy them, so when irri- gating make the furrows nearly as far froin the hill as the tip of the vine, and when the vines intersect, run the water through the middle of the row. Plant the seeds every 8 or 10 feet, allowing only one plant to remain.
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Connecticut Field (The Jack o’ Lantern.) — This is the pumpkin planted largely for the Hallowe’en and Thanksgiving trade, at which time they bring $20.00 per ton,
and two cents per pound, -at retail stores. Twenty tons to the acre is no unusual yield. If the land has been manured liberally a full crop can be grown among corn. It is a most excellent keeper, and will be sure wealth to all who grow and feed it liberally. (Per pkt. 5c) (% lb. 20c) 04 lb. 35c) (lb. 60c) post- paid.
Seminole. — This delicious pump- kin has been growing in Florida for hundreds of years. It was grown by the Seminole Indians when the white man discovered that country. Some seed was sent us by A. F.. Conway of Florida. At our trial grounds this pumpkin proved thoroughly adapted to this climate, growing vines to a length Connecticut Field (Jack-o’-Lantern) of twenty-five feet, with dense dark
green foliage that completely cov- ered the pumpkins, so that none were exposed to the sun. They are uniform in shape and color, just like the picture, and weigh from three to five pounds. They are better for pie than any pumpkin you ever grew. The thin rind is almost as hard as a cocoa- nut. It will keep a year. It is just the thing to plant along a wire fence around a private garden, or for the gardener to grow for the market, or for the rancher to grow for the shipper. It is just what the shipper has been looking for and it is just what the peddler will want because it is just the size for the housewife to make two or three pies. It just fits anywhere. We planted the seed from only one pumpkin, and have but a limited quantity of seed. We reserved only one pound to grow our seed for next season, and in order that as many people as possible may be benefited
by this superb introduction, we are offer- ing the seed only in 5c packets, of 12 seeds each, and 10c packets of 25 seeds. Our prophecy that New York Lettuce would be shipped in car loads is ful- filled. Our prophecy that casabas would be shipped in car loads is now realized. We now prophesy that the Seminole will soon rival the popular Hubbard Squash, the Cream Marrow, and the small Sugar Pumpkin. It will be shipped in greater quantities, and more generally used. We advise you to get a packet of seed and be among the first to be beenfited. Seminole (Pkt. 12 seeds 5c) (25 seeds 10c) post-
paid.
Japanese Pie Pumpkin.— (Per pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (y4 lb. 25c) (lb. 75c). Postpaid.
California Mammoth. — This is the large pumpkin so well known locally. As many as 20 tons have been taken from one acre. It not infrequently attains a weight of 200 pounds. (Per pkt. 5c) (% lb. 20c) i}/2 lb. 35c) (lb. 60c). Postpaid.
Sugar or Boston Pie. — A small hand- some variety, and very popular. The skin is a deep orange yellow; flesh fine grained and sweet in taste. Famous in Boston as a pie pumpkin. It sells better o nour local market than any other va- riety, except the Jack o’Lantern at Hal- lowe’en time. (Per pkt. 5c) (x/4 lb. 25c) (y2 lb. 40c) (lb. 75c). Postpaid .
Sugar or Boston Pie
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ROSELLE
Culture. — Sow seed early in April, in the field, four feet apart, in rows six feet apart. Cultivate as Okra. There is an early and a late Roselle. Be sure to get the early variety because the frost is almost sure to destroy the late variety before it matures. We offer only the early variety.
Roselle or Lemonade Plant — Is an annual plant that has been sufficiently tested -to indicate its great value and to warrant more extended cultivation. The fruit is used for making jelly and jam. The jelly is superior to guava or currant, and is labeled as “Queensland Jelly,” is shipped from Australia to all parts of Europe. It is easily grown from seed if planted after the ground is warm; grows rapidly, resists drought and is very ornamental. Every home garden should have a row of this ornamental and useful plant. (Per pkt. 10c) (oz. 50c) y4 lb. $1.50) (}/2 lb. $2.50) (1b- $4.50). Postpaid.
NOTE.— O ur local growers are not up with other localities in advertising and edu- cating the public to the uses of roselle. One grower in Texas has thirty-five acres. The local demand has never yet been fully supplied, and only a few people evei heard of it. Someone ought to get busy.
We have been advised by a lady from Texas, also one from Cuba, to remove the seed pod, the jelly is thus greatly improved. The calyx is an excellent substitute for cranberry sauce or pie.
Having received numerous inquiries how to use Roselle, we have decided to insert the answer here. Pick the pods that grow at the junction of each leaf. Boil them until soft and strain through a cloth. Add J4 pint of sugar and the juice of ^4 of a lemon to each pint of juice, and boil again until it jells.
RADISH
Culture. — Seed may be sown the year round in Cali- fornia. Radishes thrive best in light, sandy loam, made rich with manure. Sow in drills, 10 inches apart. An ounce of seed will sow a hundred feet of drill, 10 pounds to the acre.
Early Scarlet Turnip. — One of the earliest and best sorts for forcing; its color is, very handsome; flavor very mild, crisp and juicy; stands a grejat amount of heat without becoming pithy. Per (pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (V4 tb. 25c) lb. 40c) (lb. 70c). Postpaid.
French Breakfast. — A splendid variety, medium-sized, olive-shaped, very crisp and tender; of a beautiful scar- let color. Per (pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) i}/4 lb. 25c) i}/2 lb. 40c) (lb. 75c). Postpaid.
White Tipped Scarlet Turnip. — An early variety of medium size and excellent flavor, and of a very hand- some appearance. Per (pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (% lb. 25c) (J/2 lb. 40c) (lb. 75c). Postpaid.
Epicure Radish. — Ready for the table within three weeks; always crisp, a delightful relish. The small round red and white radishes make a pretty showing. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10) (% lb. 35c) (y2 lb. 60c) (lb. $1.00). Postpaid.
Chartiers. — A distinct, exceedingly handsome and attractive sort; color of top is scarlet rose, shading into pure waxy white at the tip. Attains a large size before it becomes unfit for the table. Per (pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (% lb. 25c) {}/2 lb. 40c) (lb. 75c). Postpaid.
Early Long Scarlet. — Very brittle and crisp; color a bright scarlet; small top. Per (pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (% lb. 25c) (y2 lb. 40c) (lb. 75c). Postpaid.
Long White Icicle. — For the home garden we con- sider this a most excellent table variety. Its extreme earliness, beautiful pure white appearance, excellent flavor and crispness should make it a favorite every- where. Per (pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (% lb. 25c) i}/2 lb. 40c) (lb. 75c). Postpaid.
Crimson Giant Turnip. — A variety extraordinary in that, while growing to an unusually large size, it is al- ways tender, crisp and of mild flavor. It remains in perfect condition a remarkably long time, and, unlike other forcing varieties, does not become pithy even when twice their size in diameter; root turnip shaped; color a beautiful crimson car- mine; flesh firm, crisp and tender. Per (pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (% lb. 35c) (}/2 lb. 60c) (lb. $1.00). Postpaid. /4
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ALL SEASON RADISH
A new one from Japan called “Tokishiraza,” meaning all- the-year. It is a very large, long, snow-white radish; deeply rooted, does not extend above the soil, hence it is always tender and crisp and has a delicious flavor. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (54 lb. 35c) 04 lb. 60c) (lb. $1.00). Postpaid.
Japanese Summer Radish. — This radish was introduced here by the Japanese several years ago. Its beautiful white color and mammoth size attracts great attention. It is very tender and the flavor is excellent and mild. It attains perfection in California, growing twenty-six inches in length and three inches in diameter. It is a profitable radish to grow, as it sells readily and is relished by all. Per (pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (54 lb. 35c) (54 lb. 60c) (lb. $1.00). Postpaid.
Japanese Winter Radish. — This was introduced in the same manner as the Japanese Summer Radish, which it resembles except in size. It is more crisp and of better flavor in the win- ter .season. It is pure white, grows about eight inches long and not as tapering as the larger one. Per (pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (54 lb. 35c) (54 lb. 60c) (lb. $1.00). Postpaid.
China Rose. — A delicious radish, crisp, with little tendency to become pithy. A beautiful coloring from light red at the top to almost pure white at the tip. It is a good seller and is in great demand by the vegetable peddlers. Per (pkt. 5c (oz. 10c) (54 lb. 35c) (54 lb. 60c) (lb. 90c). Postpaid.
California Mammoth. — Pure white; the flesh is tender, sweet and crisp, keeps well. Plant from September 1st to January. Per (pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (54 lb. 30c) (54 lb. 50c) (lb. 90c). Post- All Season paid.
Round Black Spanish. .. Skin black, flesh white, or firm texture. Per (pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (54 lb. 25c) ( y2 lb. 40c) (lb. 75c). Postpaid.
Long Black Spanish. — A delicious, crisp winter radish. It sells well at the market. Per (pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c)
(54 lb. 25c) (54 lb. 40c) (lb. 75c).
Postpaid.
Large White Chinese Stump Rooted
— This is a winter radish of delicious- ly sweet flavor; can be eaten as a tur- nip as it is without stringency. The Chinamen use this variety exclusively.
(Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (54 lb. 30c) (54 lb. 60c) (lb. $1.00). Postpaid.
Half Long Scarlet. — This variety should be more popular because it is just the right size for table use, not too large, never pithy, but always crisp and sweet. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c)
04 lb. 25c) (54 lb. 40c) (lb. 75c).
Mixed Radish. — This mixture, con- sisting of almost every known variety of radish, . is deservedly popular throughout the country because it grows radishes suitable to each sea- son and to every condition of soil.
You are sure to have them early, me- dium and late; small, medium and China Rose
large — something all the time. (Pkt.
5c) (oz. 10c) (54 lb. 25c) (54 lb. 40c) (1 lb. 75c). Postpaid.
A WORD ABOUT RADISHES. — Few people realize how easily radishes can be grown and how healthful they are. A piece of ground three feet square or a strip here and there about the garden can by proper selection of seed, continuous plant- ing and cultivation, grow more than enough for the family. Any child can grow them, and by selling them at the nearest market place, can earn enough money to pay the grocery bill for the family.
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HORSE RADISH
Common Variety, Roots.— -(1 doz. 15c; by mail 20c) (100,
$1.00) (1000, $8.00).
Mew Bonerman Horse Radish. — A valuable recent intro- duction of the U. S. Department of Agriculture. It is a much m'ore rapid grower than the old variety in general use and is therefore ready for use a great deal earlier. Its large, white roots may be raised in almost any soil. The quality of this horse radish is far superior to the old variety. Roots — (Doz. 35c). Postpaid. ($15.00 per 1000 f. o. b. Los Angeles.) Why will you allow Los Angeles buyers to import several carloads of horse radish from the East each season when you can realize $400.00 to $600.00 per acre? It is an easy crop to grow and inexpensive.
See our Columbia planter and be convinced it is the most economical as well as the most reliable seed sower on the market. For cut worms use Cut-Worm Killer.
RHUBARB
Culture. — Sow the seed any time irom February 1st until July 1st, in drills two feet apart, in order that you may cultivate with a horse cultivator. Within live months after sowing the seed, the Wagner’s Giant variety will be large enough to market, even though the roots are not larger than your thumb. Transplant at any tune when the roots are large enough. Rhubarb requires a rich sandy loam, well drained. Never flood the crown nor bury it with soil. Therefore plant it on ridges or on the sides of an irrigating ditch. In our hot climate partial shading is beneficial. If you can do so, plant it in an orchard, setting the roots three feet apart, but if in a sunny place, set the roots 18 inces apart, that the leaves of one plant will shade the crown of another.
Winter Crimson. — Might be more appropriately called All Seasons Rhu- barb. It thrives luxuriantly all the year round, but is better during our winter months than in the summer.
To get the besF results, apply large quantities of stable manure and water freely. The seed is scarce and the price much higher than common vari- eties.
(Pkt. 10c) (oz. 80c) (VA lb. $2.50)
(V2 lb. $4.25) (lb. $8.00). Postpaid.
WAGNER’S GIANT RHUBARB
This is a new strain, propagated by J. B. Wagner, and has the same general characteristics as the Winter Crimson Rhubarb, excepting ''that it grows four times as large. The stems often weigh iy pounds each. I have picked at one time from a single plant sixty full-grown stems that weighed .30 pounds, or one-half pound per stem. This variety has all the good qualities of the Crimson Winter, does not run much to seed — hence they must be propagated by subdividing the crowns. Parties who get plants now will surely reap a rich harvest, as it is bound to take the place on the market now occupied by other winter sorts as soon as plants can be secured. The stems are as tender
as any known plant, do not have to be , _.
peeled, are not coarse or stringy, cook Wagner s Giant
readily, are of good color, but not so red as the Crimson Winter.
(Pkt. 20c) (oz. $1.00) (y4 lb. $3.00) (y2 lb. $5.50) (lb. $10.00). Postpaid.
RHUBARB ROOTS
Winter Crimson.- — (10c to 25c each) ($1.25 per dozen). Postpaid.
Wagner’s Giant Seedling. — (25c each) ($2.00 per dozen). Postpaid.
READ THIS TESTIMONIAL. “I have very successfully grown Wagner’s Giant Rhubarb from the seed for the last three years. At present the plants are in fine shape with lots of edible stems and has been plucked all summer, while my summer varieties are all dormant. Mrs. H. M. Hoge, Monterey Co., Cal.”
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SQUASH
Culture. — Seed should not be planted un- til all danger of frost is past. Plant in hills 5 feet apart for bush varieties and 8 to 10 feet apart for running sorts, putting 6 to 8 seeds to the hill, finally leaving but 2 plants. One ounce of the bush varieties for 40 hills, or of the larger seeded varieties 15 hills, 2 or 3 pounds to the acre.
Green Warted Hubbard — This is the squash that is popular everywhere, and Southern California ships annually about 70 carloads to Eastern cities. The local bakeries consume annually about 400 tons. (Per pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (54 lb. 35c) (54 lb. 60c) (lb $1.00). Postpaid.
Fordhook Squash. — This is a most desir- able squash for either summer or winter use. The vines are of strong, vigorous growth and wonderfully productive. Fruits oblong in form, eight to ten inches in length, slightly ridged; smooth, thin, yel- lowish skin; flesh very thick and of a light yellow color. If gathered young for cook- ing, no othej- squash approaches it in flavor, while if allowed to ripen on the vine they can be stored and will- keep in excellent condition until late the following June.
Green Warted Hubbard
Either for baking like sweet potatoes or making pies during the winter, the qual- ity.is very fine. (Per pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (% lb. 30c) (54 lb. 50c) (lb. 90c). Post- paid.
Golden Hubbard. — The flesh is of a deep golden yellow — a much richer color than the Hubbard — fine grained, cooks very dry, and has excellent flavor. In its keeping qualities it is fully equal to the green variety. (Per pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (54 lb. 35c) (54 lb. 60c) (lb. $100). Post- paid.
Pike’s Peak or Sibley. — An excellent winter squash. Fine grained and supe- rior in flavor and keeping qualities to the Hubbard squash, but not so well known. (Per pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (54 lb. 35c)
i}/2 lb. 60c) (lb. $1.00). Postpaid.
English Cream Marrow
English Cream Marrow. — It is as sweet as a sweet potato, and has none of that pumpkin flavor. It is good -any way it comes on the table, and is better than Hub- bard Squash for pie. It is 6 to 8 inches long and half as thick. (See picture.) Decidedly firm, it will keep from one season to an- other. (Per pkt. 10c) (oz. 15c) (54 lb. 40c)
( y2 lb. 75c) (lb. $1.25). Postpaid.
Acorn. — Every home garden should have a few hills of this delicious squash. For table use or for pies it is unsurpassed, uni- form in shape and bright red color makes it a desirable ornament for the table.
Receipt. — Remove the blossom end, take - _ _ _• /%
out all the seed, and bake in an oven. When Ar _ on,,acu
baked, remove the edible portion, season - ^
and serve in the shell. In this way itdooks like a huge acorn, and is quite ornamental.
—(Pkt. 5c) (oz. 20c) (% lb. 60c) (54 lb. $1.00) (lb. $1.75).
Money in Growing Squash and Pumpkins. — The canners consume enormous quan- tities. They use principally the Estampes and Large Cheese pumpkins, paying about $4.00 per ton. Next to the canners are the bakers, who use Hubbard Squash and Small Sugar, paying about $10.00 per ton.
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Italian Squash. — Is a bush variety, and should be planted 5 feet apart. It should be used when quite young. When served it has a rich creamy flavor not equalled by any other squash. Some gardeners have made considerable money making a specialty of it. For the family garden we would recommend its use instead of the small white bush scallop, because of its excellent flavor. (Per pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (% lb. 40c) (54 lb. 75c) (lb. $1.25). Postpaid.
Italian Squash
Banana
Summer
Crookneck
Banana. — The squash grows from one to two feet in length. The skin varies from a bright yellow to a dark olive green.
Flesh firm and $olid, of beautiful orange-yellow and excellent quality. Mr. E. L.
Van Ripper says it is the sweetest of all squashes and wishes everyone to try it.
It keeps from one season un- til another. (Per pkt. 5c)
(oz. 10c) (% lb. 35c) (54 lb.
60c) (lb. $1.00). Postpaid.
Long White M a r r o w. —
This is exceedingly delicious as well as the most prolific of all English Marrows.
Steamed when quite young or fried as egg plant it is equal to egg plant itself.
The squash is about 12 inches long when mature and has a light creamy color. (Per
Pk‘- £C)i°Z- m Long White Marrow
(54 lb. 60c ) (lb. $1.00). Postpaid. &
A. & M. Improved White Bush Scallop. — As will be seen by the pic- ture, this squash is similar to the well known White Bush Scallop, but it is more elongated toward the blossom, which makes it more desirable from the gardener’s point of view. It looks better and sells more readily. It is very prolific. (Per pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (54 lb. 25c) (54 tb. 40c) (lb. 75c). Postpaid.
Golden Summer Crookneck. — The popular well known Crookneck. (Per pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (54 lb. 30c) (y2 lb. 50c) (lb. 85c). Postpaid.
Boston Marrow. — Fresh, bright or- a . t ^ , _ „ ange or rich salmon color; for sweet-
A. & M. Improved White Bush Scallop ness and excellence, is unsurpassed.
(Per pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) lb. 35c) (54 lb. 60c) (lb. $1.00). Postpaid.
If in doubt when to plant and what to plant, see the inside of last cover and for particular information, write us stating just what you want to know. Read inside front cover.
Far mildew and other diseases of squash and cucumber vines spray frequently with a weak solution of Bordeaux Mixture. A cupful applied to the root when the vine is six inches or longer will prevent root disease.
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Salsify
SALSIFY
Culture. — Sow the seed in the spring in drills one foot apart and one inch deep, thinning out plants to four inches.
It succeeds best in light, well-enriched soil. One ounce of seed for 50 feet of drill.
Long White. — Favorite market variety and the best flavored. (Per pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) lb. 50c) (y2 lb. 90c)
(lb. $1.50). Postpaid.
Mammoth Sandwich Island... A larger and superior va- riety. Mild and delicately flavored.' (Per pkt. 5c) (oz.
10c) 0/4 lb. 70c) 04 tb. $1.25) (lb. $2.00). Postpaid.
SORREL
Broad Leaved. — This is the best variety. (Per pkt. 5c)
(oz. 20c) 04 lb. 40c) (lb. $1.25). Postpaid.
SPINACH
Culture. — Sow in drills, one foot apart, and for succes- sion, every two weeks; as it grows, thin out for use, keep- ing clean of weeds. It grows the year round in Califor- nia. One ounce of seed for 100 feet of drill; 20 pounds to an acre.
A. & M. Summer Success. — For several years we have endeavored to secure a type of spinach that would prove profitable to grow in summe/ time, and after several trials this one proved the greatest success. With moist, loamy or peat land the A. & M. Summer Success will grow leaves 14 inches long. The leaves are very meaty and crisp.
(Per pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) lb. 20c) (l/2 lb. 35c) (lb. 60c).
Postpaid.
Prickley Seeded, or Winter Spinach. — This variety thrives best in the coldest weather, and is the money-maker for the market gardener. Our seed is imported from Holland, and for ten years has given entire satisfaction. The leaves are large, fleshy and very tender. (Per pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (*4 lb. 35c) (lb. 60c). Postpaid.
Round Summer. — Leaves thick and fleshy, not as large as the winter variety, but better for summer growing in damp land. (Per pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) i}/4 lb. 20c) (l/2 It). 35c) (lb. 60c). Postpaid.
A. & M. Improved Thick-Leaf Spinach. — This new variety is one of our valuable introductions and has proven its superiority over all other varieties for ‘beautiful large thick-leaved bunches that bring double the returns to the grower; sells more readily to the peddler and pleases- the housewife. For canners no other variety is equal to it. Price — (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (]/4 lb. 20c) ( y2 lb. 35c) (lb. 60c). Postpaid.
Long Standing. — This is a good sort for market gardeners because it is slow to shoot to seed, and the quality is equal to the best winter variety. (Per pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (y4 lb. 20c) ( y2 lb. 35c) (lb. 60c). Postpaid.
Bloomsdale. — Large green thick savory crumpled leaves; grows luxuriantly, pro- ducing twelve to fifteen tons per acre. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) ( y4 lb. 20c) ( y2 lb. 35c) (lb. 60c). Postpaid.
With California far in the lead as a seed growing section, we are having compara- tively little inconvenience because of the turbulent conditions abroad, yet in the item of spinach seed, the entire United States is woefully short, and no relief in sight until we can grow our own supply for next season, unless Holland will per- mit the seed now in her warehouses to be e-xported. We have ten tons stored at Enkhuizen, and many other seed houses in America were caught in a simitar situa- tion. What is here said of spinach is true of many other seeds, but thanks to a few pioneers in the business, California can now supply us with nearly every variety of seed we need.
All America and Europe are now looking to California for seed so essential to the life and prosperity of a nation. Our export business in seeds is indeed surpris- ing, and the new varieties of seeds that almost imperceptibly grow to enormous proportions, for instance California is now acknowledged foremost in onion, celery, cauliflower, casaba, radish, peas, beans, sweet peas, and about every variety of flower seeds listed in this catalog.
It was the cheapness of some European seed that deterred California growers from' enlarging their list of crops. Present conditions abroad will permanently benefit the California seed grower.
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TOMATOES
Culture. — Tomatoes do best on light warm, not over-rich soil, and success depends upon securing a rapid, vigorous and unchecked growth during the early part of the season. Sow in hot-beds from 6 to 8 weeks before they can be set out of doors, which is when danger from frost is past. Transplant carefully and cultivate well as long as the vines will permit. In order to have tomatoes the greater part of the year, plant different varieties at different times. Unless frost and excessive rains kill vines, you will have ripe tomatoes all the year. Tomato-growing in Southern California ranks equally with cabbage and celery. While a large percentage are shipped to Eastern cities, most of them are used by our local canneries. Before pur- chasing your seed, always secure our advice as to the variety, stating whether for shipment, canning, or for the local market. -
The time of planting and variety depends altogether upon your local conditions. If in a frostless place in the foothills or other protected location, plant seed of the A. & M. First Early, in December and again in August.
For the midsummer market, plant seed of the San Jose Cannery variety during February and March. For the cannery, plant seed of the Stone variety during April and May. For late fall shipping, plant seed of the Stone and Hummer Globe in June and July.
The market gardener who will plant Ponderosa, San Jose Cannery and Boulder, will find ready sale for all he will bring to the market.
A. & M. FIRST EARLY For Home and Market
Let us give a little history of early tomatoes. Just twenty years ago the Early Richmond was the earliest and hardiest tomato known to the local seed trade. It was wrinkled and sour, but of fairly large size throughout the winter. This was superseded by the Atlantic Prize, a smoother but smaller tomato. Chalk’s Early Jewel came next, an excellent variety in all respects except it was too soft for ship- ping. The Earliana succeeded, and is yet advanced by many seedsmen as the best first early tomato. We "introduced the A. & M. First Early in 1909, and from that time to the present it has superseded all other early varieties throughout Southern California, and is continually growing in popularity here and elsewhere. For a first early money-maker, it has no equal in the tomato line. We cannot give it too much praise. The growers are not looking for a better one. It is good enough.
(Pkt. 10c) (oz. 50c) (% lb. $1.50) (y2 lb. $2.75) (lb. $5.00). Postpaid.
Some testimonials for the A. & M. First Early:
Mr. E. L. Howell writes on July 1st, 1914: “I have given the tomato culture scien- tific study for a number of years, with the intention of making tomato growing a life business. I decided to have the best only. I have tried the following eight leading varieties for earliness, productiveness, and flavor. (Here he named eight leading early varieties from other seedsmen.) They all fade before the A. & M. like a shadow before the sun. I have counted 250 tomatoes on one vine six weeks after transplanting. Last year I counted 320 tomatoes on one vine.”
Mr. J. P. Maschmeyer. Kings Co., Cal., writes: “I have eight seedsmen’s books
before me. but I have made my choice with you for my tomatoes. I find your A. & M. First Early the best tomato on the market for this part of the state for early. I have had such big crops on my vines that I could not see the bottom tomatoes when ripe. You may not believe it, but my tomatoes were piled up 6 and 7 inches thick on the ground on the vine, and I find they did best on my heaviest ground. My first ripe last year here were May 18th.”
SAN JOSE CANNER
For several years growers in the San Joaquin Valley have recommended this to- mato. We are^nnt moss-backs, but we are slow to offer our trad.e any new thing that we are noJ thoroughly familiar with so that we can give it our endorsement. We, have tried this tomato, and can say it is far superior to the Stone for the market gardener’s main crop, because it is just the tomato for the table. It is not sour, but a delicious meaty tomato. Just the thing that will sell ahead of the other fellows at the market. It is large, prolific and deep red. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 40c) (54 lb. $1.00).
A. & M. HOME TOMATO
Large, smooth, almost seedless, mild flavored, pink color, and enormously pro- lific. Two or* three vines so trellised that they may grow ten feet high and nearly as wide will provide more tomatoes than any family can use, and the quality is de- licious. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 35c) (54 lb. $1.00). Postpaid.
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PONDEROSA, or BEEFSTEAK
The popular large pink tomato, also locally known as the Beefsteak. Our strain of Ponderosa is exceptionally smooth for that variety. It originated with the late John Trapp, Sr., who, when asked how he obtained such a smooth Ponderosa, re- plied that he went into the garden every morning and smoothed out the wrinkles.
(Pkt. 5c) (oz. 35c) (% lb. $1.25) (}/2 lb. $2.00) (lb. $3.50). Postpaid.
Hummer Globe. — We con- sider this one of the finest tomatoes for the market gar- deners. It is early, solid, smooth, good size, bright red, and enormously prolific with abundant foliage to pro- tect the fruit from scalding. As a shipper it cannot be ex- celled, even by the popular Stpne tomato.
Price — (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 30c) (% lb. $1.00) (lb. $3.50). Postpaid.
Earliana. — The plants are quite hardy, with rather slen- der branches and moderate growth, well set with fruits, nearly all of which ripen very early in the season. The to- matoes are bright red and close together in clusters of five to eight; all of medium size, averaging 2x/2 inches in diameter. (Per pkt. 5c) (oz. 25c) (% lb. $1.00) (lb. $3.50). Postpaid.
Dwarf Champion. — (Tree tomato) — Has long been a favorite midsummer tomato. Pink in color, smooth and solid, making it a good shipping variety. This has proven very satisfactory in Arizona. Its dense foliage protects the fruit from sun- burning. (Per pkt. 5c) (oz. 25c) (% lb. 75c) (lb. $2.50). Postpaid.
A. & M. SECOND EARLY For Home and Market THE BONNIE BEST
This is the first year we have offered you the Bonnie Best. We have tried it out thoroughly and it has proven satisfactory. We have done the experimenting, and because it has great merit, we now recommend it to you as the best second early.
We describe it as being as prolific as the First Early, smooth and solid as the Stone, but not so large. The mild flavor like that of the First Early makes it espe- cially desirable as a salad.
(Pkt. 5c) (oz. 35c) (% lb. $1.00) (}/2 lb. $1.75) (lb. $3.00). Postpaid.
A. & M. MAIN AND LATE CROP TOMATO For Market Near and Far — The Tomato for Canning THE NEW IMPROVED STONE
This is the most popular tomato in Southern California. Fully one thousand acres are planted to this variety exclusively for shipping to Eastern points after other to- matoes have beep destroyed by frost. For this purpose the seed is planted about June 15th, and the tomato brought to full size about October 1st, after which it gradually ripens as wanted for shipping. The tomato is of good size, bright red, solid and smooth, enormously productive. Our seed was grown apart from any other variety and we confidently say no more perfect field of Stone Tomatoes ever grew anywhere than the field from which our seed was taken. (Per Pkt. 5c) (oz. 25c) lb. 80c) (V2 lb. $1.35) (lb. $2.50). Postpaid.
The Boulder. — Grown side by side with the Stone, the only difference is the enor- mous size of the fruit. We have received, numerous testimonials praising it, none unfavorable. Mr. S. J. Murdock of Westminster says of it: ‘T never saw any- thing to approach it in productiveness and all round good qualities.” (Per pkt. 5c) (oz. 40c) (y4 lb. $1.25) (lb. $4.00). Postpaid.
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TOMATOES— (Continued)
Coreless. — A bright red, globe tomato; very desirable for the family garden, al- most without seed or core. (Per pkt. 5c) (oz. 40c) (% lb. $1.25) (lb. $4.00). Post- paid.
To prevent blight, use Bordeaux Mixture after each rain. It is a good tonic for the vines.
Golden Beauty. — A large yellow tomato of delicious flavor, and when preserved with a slight flavoring of lemon, is better than preserves made of any other tomato, because it lacks the strong tomato flavor. It is an excellent variety for salad. (Per pkt. 5c) (oz. 35c) (% lb. $1.00). Postpaid.
Yellow Egg. — Excellent for spicing and preserving. Small yellow egg-shaped tomato of mild flavor. (Per pkt. 5c) (oz. 25c).
Dwarf Stone. .. (Tree tomato.) — Large, red, smooth and solid. The stalk is upright, with dense foliage protecting the fruit from the heat of the sun. It is a desirable tomato to grow in the interior valleys. Price — (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 25c) (% lb. 75c) (lb. $2.50).
Chalk’s Early Jewel. — Excellent early tomato for home or nearby market; very prolific, red, smooth, and desirable size. Its mild flavor makes it desirable as a salad. Price— (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 25c) lb. 75c) (lb. $2.50).
Red Pear Shaped. — Used for preserving and spicing. (Per pkt. 5c) (oz. 25c).
Grape Tomato. — It makes an attractive arbor vine with a pro- Grape Tomato fusion of delicious fruit for pre- Grape Tomato
serving. (Per pkt. 5c) (oz. 25c).
Cherry Tomato. — The fruit clusters are somewhat like the Grape Tomato, but are larger, about the size of a large cherry. (Per pkt. 5c) (oz. 50c).
Ground Cherry. — Grows like a tomato; fruits like a tomato, but the small fruit is enveloped with a husk. It is good for preserves. (Per pkt. 5c) (oz. 30c).
TURNIPS
Ask for our Garden Manual. It is free with a fifty-cent order for seeds.
Culture.— (See page 28.) Turnips may be sown broadcast on damp sandy soil, or in drills as beets and carrots. Drill in rows ten inches apart, not too thick in the row. The Purple Top Globe variety is now leading in popularity because of its mild flavor and its adaptability to our summer climate.
Early Purple Top Strap-Leaf. — A ver} family or market' usd; large size, white, purple above ground; flesh fine grained.
(Per pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (% lb. 25c) (}/2 lb. 40c) (lb. 75c). Postpaid.
Early White Flat Dutch. — An early white-fleshed strap-leaved variety; for quick growth, mild flavor and excellent quality. (Per pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (% lb.
25c) ( y2 lb. 40c) (lb 75c). Postpaid.
Early White Globe. — A large, round turnip, with sweet flesh. (Per pkt. 5c)
(oz. 10c) (% lb. 25c) (y2 lb. 40c) (lb.
75c). Postpaid.
Extra Early Purple-Top Milan. — (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) lb. 40c) ( x/2 lb. 75c)
(lb. $1.25). Prepaid.
Golden Ball or Orange Jelly. — A rapid grower of excellent flavor; bright yellow color; good keeper and a superior table variety or for stock. (Per pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (y4 lb. 25c) (y2 lb. 40c) (1 lb. 75c). Postpaid.
Improved Purple-Top Rutabaga. — The best of the Swede Turnips. Very hardy and productive; flesh yellow, is very solid, sweet and well flavored.
(Per pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) lb. 20c) lb. 35c) (1 lb.
Early Purple-Top Strap-Leaf 60c). Postpaid
Grow turnips all the year round, but they are better, more crisp and sweet when grown during the winter months. Plant Globe varieties in summer because of the large tops, which affords protection from the heat of the sun, and flat varieties in winter time, because of the short tops.
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Look for this case. If your dealer does not carry Aggeler & Musser Seed Co.’s packet seeds, request him to get them, because we do not put our seeds out on com- mission. Commission seeds are put up and placed on sale throughout the cpuntry in August, long before new crop seeds are harvested. Therefore the seeds are at least one year old before they are put into packets. Our packets are never put up until the new crop seed has been delivered. You are sure to get fresh seeds when you buy from the AGGELER & MUSSER SEED CO.’S CASE.
FOR CLEANING SEEDS
We have the most complete and best equipment in the city for cleaning and re- cleaning seeds of all kinds and of every description. At an expense of several thou- sand dollars we have installed three Clipper fanning mills, one suction cleaner, and the lately invented Meyers Gravity Separator, which is the last word in cleaning machinery. All cleaners are driven by an electric motor. Look over our extensive list of poultry supplies remedies and requisites.
A NEW TURNIP— THE DANISH BORTFELDER
The largest of all turnips attains the enormous size of twenty-four inches long and six inches in diameter, without getting pithy. Easy to gather because half its growth is above ground. It is succulent, tender, and as good as the smaller varieties for the table or for fattening stock.
(Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) 04 lb. 35c) (}/2 lb. 60c) (lb. $1.00). Postpaid.
PACKET SEEDS
Snowball. — Next to the Purple-Top Globe in pop- ularity, but preferred by many because of its beauty and excellent flavor. It is slow to get pithy in the summer, but always crisp during the winter. (Per pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) lb. 35c) (}/2 lb. 60c) (1 lb. $1.00).
14 Top Turnip. — This is a good turnip, but prized chiefly for its tops, which are cooked as greens. Also used as pasture for stock. (Per pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) 04 lb. 25c) <y2 lb. 40c) (1 lb. 75c). Postpaid.
Purple Top Globe
TURNIPS— (Continued)
Purple-Top Globe. — Solid, very sweet, slow to get pithy. The very best variety for the summer sea- son. Indeed, the best for any season, but slower to mature than the Strap-Leaf. (Per pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) 04 lb. 25c) (y2 lb. 40c) (1 lb. 75c). Postpaid.
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INSECTICIDES
Notice — Poisonous insecticides may not be sent by mail.
All insecticides are more or less poisonous. Many are in liquid form put up in tins or glass. To send these by mail, extraordinary care must be given to the packing, which necessarily adds much to the weight, a^nd therefor the postage may seem out of proportion to the purchase price.
On bulky items where the postpaid price is not mentioned, we prefer to send by express, and shall do so unless requested by you to do otherwise.
If wanted by parcel post, add sufficient money to the given price to cover postage. Estimate liquids plus packing at the rate of 4 pounds to the quart, or 14 pounds to the gallon.
See parcel post rate on inside of front cover page.
Prices on some items fluctuate and are subject to market changes.
A. & M. ANT POWDER.— Will drive ants out of your garden. It is particularly good for hot-beds, and is quite harmless to young plants if applied judiciously, that too much powder is not allowed on the plants. Sold in bulk.
Price — (1 lb. 25c) (5 lbs. $1.00) 10 lbs. $1.50) f. o. b. here. Cannot mail.
ANT EXTERMINATOR, TALBOT’S POWDER.— Valuable to apply in the house for roaches, as well as in the garden for ants. Put up in paper shakers.
Price — (3 ozs. 25c) (6 ozs. 50c) (12 ozs. $1.00). Add 10c each size for packing and postage.
ARSENATE OF LEAD. — (Paste) A poison to destroy insects that eat the foliage. It is often applied mixed with Bordeaux. Dilute three pounds of Arsenate of Lead to fifty gallons of water. Put up in tin.
Price — (1 lb. 50c) (5 lbs. $1.25). Cannot mail.
ARSENATE OF LEAD. — (Powder) Used the same as paste.
Price — (p2 lb. 25c) (1 lb. 50c). Cannot mail.
“BLEACK LEAF 40” — (Sulphate of .Nicotine). The best insecticide to eradicate plant lice of every description wherever they may appear, or it may be used as a wash for animals affected with skin diseases. There is no better spray for chicken houses.' Diluted according to directions it is non-poisonous and may be safely ap- plied to all vegetables. Dilute two teaspoonfuls to one gallon of water. Add a little soap to insure adhesion to the foliage. In tin.
Price — (1 oz. 25c) i}/2 lb. 75c) (2 lbs. $2.50). Add postage.
BLUE STONE. — (Sulphate of Copper). Applied in time it will prevent mildew and all fungus diseases. Dissolve one pound with hot water in a wooden or earthen vessel. Then dilute to six gallons of cold water. Sold in bulk. Price— (1 lb. 20c) (7 lbs. $1.00). Price fluctuates. Ask for quantity price. Cannot mail.
BORDEAUX MIXTURE — (Paste). The great preventive of mildew, blight, fungus, root disease and rust, particularly on potatoes, celery, tomatoes, or where- ever they may appear. One quart should be dissolved in a wooden or earthern ves- sel with hot water, diluted to twelve gallons of water. In tin (1 qt. 50c). Add postage.
Price — (1 qt. 50c). Add postage. In tin.
Formula for fifty gallons of Bordeaux Mixture. — Slack with water five pounds lump lime, then dilute to twenty-five gallons. Dissolve 5 pounds Blue Stone in a wooden or earthern vessel with hot water; dilute to twenty-five gallons. Mix equal parts when wanted.
BORDEAUX MIXTURE— (Powder). Price— (1 lb. 35c) (5 lbs. $1.50). Add postage.
BUG DEATH — (Powder). Poison for slugs on roses, or for any insects that eat foliage wherever they may be found. Sold in bulk.
Price — (1 lb. 25c) (5 lbs. $1.00.) Cannot mail.
CREOLIUM — (Liquid). For aphis, thrip, red spider, mites in chicken houses, and skin diseases on animals. Directions. — For tender plants dilute to 99 parts water. Add a little soap. Sold in tin. Price — (}/2 pt. 35c) (1 qt. $1.00). Add postage.
CARBON BI-SULPHIDE. — (Liquid). For exterminating gophers, squirrels, ants or any vermin that live under ground. Directions: Saturate cotton or other
absorbent, put deep into the hole and close all openings. For ants, pour into the opening. For weevil in grain, put grain into any airtight chamber; for one hundred cubic feet of space use one quart of Carbon Bi-sulphide; saturate it into any ab- sorbent so that it will evaporate quickly; close the chamber tightly for three or four hours. It is not necessary to remove the grain from the sacks.
Notice! ! ! Danger! ! ! It is very combustible. More dangerous than gasoline. Therefore do not smoke or have fire anywhere near while handling Carbon Bi- sulphide. (1 qt. 50c) (1 gal. $1.50) (5 gals. $6.00). Cannot mail.
FORMALDEHYDE (Liquid).— For destroying the germs of smut on grain, of scab and rhizoctonia on potatoes, dilute one pint to forty gallons of water. Submerge potatoes one half hour, and grain only long enough to moisten it. (Pint 50c) (qt. $1.00). Cannot mail.
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GOPHER CANDLES. — Similar to fire-crackcrs, and safe to handle. Put in gopher or squirrel runs, light the fuse, and close all openings. The fumes will kill the vermin. (Per bundle of twelve, 50c). Add 10c for packing and postage.
GOPHER-GO (Poison Grain). — Very popular because it is easy to apply and does the work. Drop some grain in the gopher run early in the morning when the hole is open. Do not disturb the opening. In a few minutes it will be eaten. If the first time fails, try again. Sold in paper packages. (10 oz. 25c) (22 oz. 50c) (354 lbs. $1.00) (10*4 lbs. $3.00). Cannot mail.
HELLEBORE (Poison Powder). — For all insects that eat the foliage. Put up it paper. (54 lb. 25c). Cannot mail.
KILL-SCALE EMULSION (Liquid). — For scale and lice, for any sucking insects on plants or in chicken houses. (1 gal. 60c). Cannot mail.
KILL-SCALE SOAP. — Use same as for Kill-Scale Emulsion. (2-lb. piece 25c). Add 10c for packing and postage.
LIME, HYDRATED (Powder). — A disinfectant. All insects will avoid it. It is good for the soil in plant beds and good for the plants. Put in box about the chicken house, that the fowls may dust in it. (10 lbs. 25c) (50 lbs. $1.00). Cannot mail.
— LIME (Lump). — For white-washing and for making Bordeaux. Sold by the drum, about one barrel, $2.00 each, f.o.b. here.
NICO-FUME (Liquid). — For aphis in hot-houses. Similar to but is more volatile than “Black Leaf 40,” which should be used on out-door plants, while Nico-Fume should be used in greenhouses and hot-beds. Either spray or fumigate by vaporiza- tion, by inserting red-hot iron into the liquid. Sold in tins. (54 lb. 50c) (4 lbs. $5.50) (8 lbs. $10.50). Add postage.
NICO-FUME (Paper). — Sold in tins of 24 sheets. One sheet is sufficient to fumigate 100 cubic feet. It is an easy way to rid greenhouses and hot-beds of aphis, and chicken houses of lice and mites. Directions printed on each package. (Per
package $1.00) Postpaid.
Nikoteen (Liquid). — 30 per cent strength for spraying, strongest, purest and most economical. Death to Aphis or Green Fly, Red Spider, Mealy Bug, Thrip and many other forms of Flower, Fruit and Vegetable Lice. An extract of tobacco, containing about 30 per cent nicotine. A most effectual, economical and safe remedy for fumigating greenhouses. Use a scant teaspoonful to \]/2 pints of water for each pan, which is sufficient, when vaporized by placing a hot iron in it, for 600 square feet of floor space. Price — (Pint bottle, $1.50; prepaid, $1.75).
PARIS GREEN (Powder). — Sure death to all ins.ects that eat foliage. Mix with Bordeaux when desired. To four gallons water add one tablespoonful and keep well agitated. For cut-worms, mix one tablespoonful to ten pounds bran and spread around the base of plants. Put up in paper. (54 lb. 15c) (54 lb- 25c) (1 lb. 50c) (5 lbs. $2.00). Cannot mail.
RESIN WASH (Liquid). — For all kinds of scale and fungus. (1 qt. 30c) (gal. 50c) (5 gal. $2.00). Cannot mail.
SLUG SHOT, HAMMOND’S (Powder). — For bugs and worms that eat foliage. (1 lb. 15c) (5 lbs. 50c). Cannot mail.
SQUIRREL POISON, MOORE’S (Grain). — For gophers and squirrels. Sold in tin. (1 lb. 35c) (354 lbs. 75c) (654 lbs. $1.25). Cannot mail.
SQUIRREL POISON, FINLEY’S (Grain).— For gophers and squirrels. Sold in tins. (1 qt. about 2 lbs. 35c). Cannot mail. (5 gallons weighing about 42 lbs. $4.00) f.o.b. here.
SPRA-SULPHUR POWDER is a superior and efficient form of sulphur for de- stroying SAN JOSE and other SCALE INSECTS and all FUNGUS Diseases that can be controlled in the dormant season, and as a Summer Spray for APPLE SCAB. APHIS LARVAE. MILDEW and other Fungus troubles.
Directions. — For Winter Spraying when trees are dormant, use 10 pounds Spra- Sulphur to 50 gallons of water. For control of Scale and fungus diseases. For Sum- mer Spraying when trees are in leaf, to control Apple Scab, Aphis Larvae, Mildew, etc., use 1 pound to 50 gallons of water.
When Arsenate of Lead is added for coddling 'moth and all chewing insects, make your sulphur solution first, then add Arsenate of Lead, using 2 pounds of the paste, or pound dry, to the 50 gallons solution.
Price — (1 lb. 45c prepaid) (10 lbs. $2.50) (25 lbs. $4.00) f. o. b. Los Angeles.
SULPHUR (Powder).— The Anchor Brand is the best. (Per lb. 10c) (50 lbs. $2.00) (1 sack weighing 110 lbs. $3.25) f.o.b. here. Cannot mail.
“SHURE-KILL” (Liquid). — The only spray that has as yet been found to destroy red scale as well as other scale. It is recommended by the best of authorities as entirely satisfactory for red scale. (1 gal. 50c) (5 gals. $1.50) (1 bbl. $12.00) f.o.b. here.
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INSECTICIDES— (Continued)
It is a non-poisonous pow- der, (except in large quan- tity), so alluring that cut worms are attracted to it. Birds and fowls that eat the dead cut worms are not killed. One pound protects 175 plants in hills, and 150 lineal feet when in rows. Read carefully the directions. Price — (1 lb. box 25c) (5 lb. tins $1.00) (25 lb. drums $4.00). Cannot mail.
See Sterlingworth Poultry Remedies
SULPHO-TOBACCO SOAP. — Used as a spray for aphis, thrip, mites, and as a wash for skin diseases on animals. (Small size 10c) (Large size 25c). Add 5c each for postage and packing.
TOBACCO DUST (Powder). — For aphis and small insects in plant beds and poultry houses. (1 lb. 15c) (10 lbs. $1.25). Cannot mail.
TOBACCO STEMS. — For fumigating greenhouses. (1 lb. 15c) (10 lbs. 60c). Add 5c per pound for packing and postage.
(Bale, about 100 lbs., at $3.75 per hundred pounds) f.o.b. here.
TANGLEFOOT (Paste) —Apply to trees to protect from ants and rabbits. Put
up in tin. (1 lb. 30c) (3 lbs. 85c) (10 lbs. $2.65) (20 lbs. $4.80) ..Add postage.
WHALE OIL SOAP. — For scale and fungus. Sold in paper. 15c) (1 lb. 25c). Add 10c per packet for packing and postage.
(% lb. 10c) (% lb. (50-lb. case $5.00).
FOR PEAR AND WALNUT BLIGHT
WARNOCK TREE PAINT.— For Pear Blight, San Jose Scale, Walnut Blight, Peach Borers, Fungus diseases of grapes, and all other orchard pests, including rab- bits and other vermin. Warnock Tree Paint taints the bark and sap with aciduous Pine Tar rendered harmless to the tree. No insect or bacteria can absorb this tainted sap and live. No vermin can eat the tainted bark. It is applied by painting thor- oughly the trunk of the tree from the branching of the roots just beneath the ground to the branching of the limbs, so that the sap will absorb the paint and become tainted with the remedy, so objectionable to all insect life, but harmless to the tree. The reasonableness of the proposition, with the hundreds of testimonials, convinced us that it possesses such merit that it will meet the demand of California orchardists and vineyardists, and save them thousands of dollars and possibly prove the total eradication of tree diseases and pests.
Every person who owns a home in California is interested in this remedy. If you are interested, write for circular on the subject. Directions accompany each pack- age. Apply at any time except when the tree is wet. Put up in tins.
Price — (14 gal. $1.10) (% gal. $1.65) (1 gal. $2.70) (50-gal. barrel $2.40 per gal.) f. o. b. here.
Keep your walks and driveways clear of weeds.
HERBICIDE LIQUID. — Destroys the roots. Price — (lb. 50c). Cannot mail.
To destroy insects on your flowers without injury to the plants.
READENA. — Sold in tins. Price — (lb. 50c). Cannot mail.
Destroy worms and other vermin from your garden. Use ELECTRIC WORM ERADICATOR. It brings all such pests to the surface and destroys them. Sold in tin. Price — (lb. 50c), Cannot mail.
Directions attached to each package.
Poisonous insecticides may not be sent by mad. When they are included with an order for seeds we prefer to ship the entire order by express and will do so unless you request us to do otherwise.
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FERTILIZERS
All prices f. o. b. here
WIZARD FERTILIZER— Register No. 68
By authoritative analysis one ton of Wizard contains: 12 times more Nitrogen,
10 times more potash, 50 times more Phosphoric Acid than one ton of manure.
Wizard is always the same, is soluble and free from any filler, has all the plant food elements, it is uniform, odorless, will keep indefinitely, can be used perfectly in a drill, and will not leach out of the soil .
The amount used in comparison to others makes it the cheapest on the market in price, because only half as much of Wizard is required to attain results.
Directions: For the small gardens, use two pounds to 100 feet of row on all
vegetables. For large gardens, use 200 lbs. per acre. For lawns, use 25 Tbs. to 1200 square feet. For potted plants, a scant teaspoonful.
Sold in 2-lb. pkgs., 25c per pkg. Add 15c for packing and postage.
25-lb. bags, $1.75 f. o. b. here.
GYPSUM— (What It Does)
“It has an indirect fertilizing value which is mainly due to the fact that it has the power of changing unavailable forms of plant-food, especially potash, into available forms.
“A heavy dressing of Gypsum will greatly improve any heavy soil, rendering it lighter and more easily cultivated, and relieve the tendency to crust and bake.”
RABBIT MANURE. — Dried and pulverized; is odorless. Just the thing for lawns, gardens, trees or potted plants. Price — (25 lbs. 60c) (50 lbs. $1.00) (100 lbs. $1.75) f. o. b. here.
Bradley Lawn Fertilizer. — Price — ($2.50 per 100 lbs.) (50 lbs. $1.25).
A. C. W. Lawn Fertilizer. — Price — ($2.50 per 100 lbs.).
Sheep Manure. — Price — ($1.75 per 100 lbs.).
Leaf Mold. — Fine for mixing in soil for potting house plants. Per sack 75c.
Armour’s Plant and Fern Food. .. Excellent fertilizer for house plants. An odor- less fertilizer. Put up in 2j4-tb. cans. Per can, 25c. Add 15c for packing and postage.
We have always on hand the best fertilizers for each practical purpose. For lawns, orchards, berries and vegetables. Consult us when you want fertilizer.
Nitrate of Lime. — Runs 13% Nitrogen in a form that is immediately available to the growing tree. This Nitrogen is extracted from the air by means of electricity and put into Lime. In casks weighing about two hundred and fifty pounds. Per cask, $7.50.
Nitrate of Sode. — 15% Nitrogen also immediately available to the crop. Not ad- visable to get all your nitrogen from this source on account of the Soda content. Price fluctuates. Write for price, stating quantity wanted.
Super Phosphate. — 17p£% available Phosphoric Acid. Most readily available form and about two-thirds soluble. Per 100 lbs., $2.50.
Bone Meal. — 3^4% Nitrogen and 16% Phosphoric Acid. Neither of these two elements are immediate in their action. If put in soil in the Fall some results will show the following Spring. Slow but sure. Per 100 lbs., $2.50.
Tankage. — 5% Nitrogen and 5% Phosphoric Acid. The nitrogen content will show results in two to three weeks. The Phosphoric Acid is from Bone, results as stated above. This is a Packing House product. Per 100 lbs. $2.75.
Dried Blood. — 12 to 13% Nitrogen. The most readily available form of organic Nitrogen. Quick and lasting in effects. Packing House product. Per 100 lbs., $4.00.
No. 4 Mixed Fertilizer. — 4% Nitrogen, 10% Phosphoric Acid, 1% Potash. A com- plete fertilizer containing all the ingredients necessary for a quick active growth. Per 100 lbs., $2.50.
Lawn Fertilizer. — 2*4% Nitrogen, 5% Phosphoric Acid, 1% Potash. A complete fertilizer that will give quick and very lasting results; if applied twice a year will keep your lawn green all the time. 100 lbs. to 1500 square feet. Per 100 lbs., $2.50.
Pure Fish Fertilizer. — 7% Nitrogen, 4% Phosphoric Acid. Purely organic, an excellent fertilizer for all purposes for an active green growth good for two full crops. Per 100 lbs., $3.50.
On all Fertilizers write for prices on any quantity up to car loads.
Look over our list of books on page 194. You will find just the information you have been wanting. We have books on alfnost every subject pertaining to agricul- ture, horticulture and poultry. The most complete of these books on agriculture are by Professor E. J. Wickson, of Berkeley, entitled “California Fruit and How to Grow It,” $3.20 postpaid; and “California Vegetables,” $2.15 postpaid. “Fertilizers,” by Gregory, 30c postpaid.
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Ferguson’s Nitrogen Fixing Bacteria and Farmogerm
“Living Nitrate Factories for Field and Garden.”
Four ounces properly applied to the seed for an acre of ground will put as much nitrates into the soil as can be obtained in two tons of high grade commercial fer- tilizer, with less labor and less expense.
This means profitable crops on poor or sandy soils, restoration of wornout lands, increased crops on good lands.
WHAT THESE NITROGEN-FIXING BACTERIA WILL DO
1. These bacteria furnish the best and most valuable fertilizer in the world, in un-
limited quantities and at only a nominal cost of money or labor.
2. They take nitrogen from the air, convert it into nitrates avaiable for plant food,
and then give it to the plant. In return the plant supplies them with carbo- hydrates, thereby enabling the bacteria to grow and reproduce themselves at an almost incredible rate.
3. They increase crops, under ordinary conditions from 25% to 60%, with no extra — work. They make possible profitable crops on absolutely barren soil, such as
sea sand or even coal ashes. They also improve the crops on good farm land.
4. They store up on the roots of plants the excess nitrates which the plant does
not use. This is done in the form of nodules, varying in size from a mere speck to about a half inch in diameter. O V\z\2\ reports show this reserve supply of nitrates thus stored in the ground has been in some tested cases equal to 850 pounds per acre, or more nitrates than are contained in several tons of the average commercial fertilizer.
5. They gather moisture from the air at the same time they gather nitrogen, and
also make it available for the future use of plants. This enables an inocu- lated field to withstand some droughts or dry seasons that would otherwise destroy the crop.
6. They work night and day making money for the farmer.
Do not apply the bacteria to the seed in the sunshine or expose to the sunshine to dry after mixing. Remember that strong sunshine kills every form of bacteria. The best results are obtained when planting is done in the early morning or late afternoon or on cloudy days. If you drill the seed in you can plant any time.
Showing Nitrogen Bacteria Available for Clovers, Alfalfa, Beans, Peas, Vetches, Lupines, Soy Beans, Burr Clover, Peanuts and all Other Legumes.
FERGUSON’S COMPOSITE CULTURE — (Prices prepaid)
One acre size $2.00
Five acre size 6.00
Garden size .50
Fifty acre size. 55.00
One hundred acre size. 100.00
FARMOGERM (Prices prepaid)
One acre size. $2.00
Five acre size 6.00
Garden size 50
Fifty acre size. 55.00
One hundred acre size. 100.00
“1st. I measured off three plots about twenty feet square. In one of these I got some soil from an alfalfa ranch.
“2nd. I got a plot and spaded it and did not put anything in it.
“3rd. I put some of that Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria and sowed the seeds.
“In the last or the third one we had the most nodules and it produced fully twice the amount that the others produced. By this experiment I came to the conclusion that every farmer raising alfalfa should inoculate his soil with Ferguson’s Nitrogen- Fixing Bacteria before sowing his seeds.
“Yours truly, H. Takahashi. Los Angeles.”
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THE GREATEST SOIL RENOVATORS
The sowing ot nitrogen-gathering plants for green manuring has become popular because of the excellent results attained and because of its cheapness as a fertilizer that its use is almost universal not only for orchards, but for fields, particularly where melons are to be planted.
If your land is sloping, you need a cover crop to prevent eroding during the rainy season.
If your land is lumpy and dry, lacking life, it needs humus and nitrogen.
If your soil is sandy and fails to retain moisture, it lacks humus and nitrogen.
If your soil is of clay and bakes hard and crusts readily, it needs humus and nitro- gen.
If you have just taken up a homestead, your soil is new and not in condition for general cropping. Therefore you want to do the best thing you can to put the soil into good chemical and physical condition as quickly as possible. To do so, plow just as soon as you can after the first rain of the season and harrow soon after each rain until ready to plant. If during fall or early spring, plant hardy legumes for pas- ture and green manuring to be plowed under for a summer crop. Plant Melilotus, Burr Clover or Vetch. If for a permanent pasture, plant alfalfa. These are all nitro- gen-gathering crops and will enrich your soil with nitrogen and humus, but to get the best results inoculate the seed with Nitrogen-Bacteria.
If your planting is delayed until spring or summer, plant Cow Peas, Soja or the Broad Windsor Beans or the Tepary Be^n. (See page 28.)
MELILOTUS INDICA (Sweet Clover)
The Citrus Experiment Station at Riverside, Cal., has recently issued a valuable pamphlet on Melilotus Indica, written by Mr. W. M. Merty, in which is given the details of experiments covering five years. It will thrive luxuriantly with less moist- ure and on poorer and harder soils than most other legumes. It sends down a big tap root opening up the soil for irrigation. It produces a big crop of Nitrogen and is a big yielder of humus if plowed under when the stems harden. It will grow five feet high in four months from seed in the coldest part of winter. It is an annual, therefore easily eradicated (if plowed under before seed matures). Will yield 10 to 15 tons of green material. Will thrive in any kind of soil. Plant any time during the year. It will be ready to plow under in four or five months after planting. If drilled, use 20 pounds of seed per acre; if broadcast, 25 to 30 pounds per acre, and cover very shallow, about one-half inch being the best depth. If sowed broadcast, cover with a brush, not a harrow. Write for quantity price. x
At the Citrus Experiment Station, Riverside, the tests of cover crops have been made by planting potatoes, corn, sugar beets on the test plots after the cover crop has been plowed under in the springtime for green manure. Land on which com- mon vetch had been plowed under gave an increased yield of 28.7 per cent., burr clover 30.4 per cent., Canadian peas 43.4 per cent.; but this sour clover, or Melilotus indica, showed an actual average increase of 64.8 per cent. This is nearly half again as great as it has been possible to obtain by plowing under cover crops of rye or bar- ley and applying, also, 1092 pounds of nitrate of soda, or 1188 pounds of dried blood per acre. This bitter clover is also practically immune from the aphis and will stand more frost than any other cover crop.
In walnut and deciduous orchards, where late spring plowing is possible without injury, this sour clover may be planted as late as December 15.
White Canadian and Blue Peas. — These excellent soil renovators are well suited to our local conditions. They are hardy enough to withstand the rainy season. The}'- absorb alkali if not too excessive. A luxuriant crop can be grown when planted after January 1st. Price on application.
Vetch. — Should be sown early, August or September, to secure a good growth be- fore the cold weather of January. While it is very hardy, it requires a longer season than some of the other crops. It is a very satisfactory crop for renovating the soil, because it is a oreat nitrogen-gathering plant. Price on application.
Whip-Poor-Will Cow Peas. — This Southern Cow Pea has proven to be very satis- factory in this climate. It is a summer foraee crop, or just the thing to grow in the late summer to plow under to enrich the soil for a crop of winter vegetables. Price on application.
Burr Clover. — The native Clover, and one of the best nitrogen-gathering crops and very satisfactory for orchards. There is an increasing demand for Burr Clover, and the seed is very scarce and hard to obtain. It is the very best cover crop for poor or drv land, as it needs but little moisture. Quantity price on application.
Broad Windsor. — Sometimes called Horse Bean. Grows upright on a single stem, bearing a profusion of large well-filled pods. The roots are enormously productive of nitrogen. We especially recommend it to hog ranchers. It withstands 28 degrees of temperature. Price on application.
Soja Beans. — Excellent for summer forage for hogs or to plow under.
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CLOVERS
Write for quantity prices on all varieties.
Common Alfalfa. — Our standard clover is probably the most reliable source of income of any of our field crops. If you have horses you want alfalfa. If you have cattle, hogs or chickens alfalfa is the main food. You cannot ranch successfully without al- falfa. Write for samples and prices on quantity as the market is constantly chang- ing. Chilian, our common, Alfalfa. — (Per lb. 25c) (by mail 35c).
Peruvian. — Each year adds to the popu- larity of this wonderful variety. We have never introduced anything in the seed line that gave such entire satisfaction. Its un- usual rapid growth, quick recovery after cutting, and continued growth through the winter in favorable climates, results in the production of one or two more cuttings of hay each year than are yielded by the alfalfa commonly cultivated. The explanation for this is found in the difference in the location of the zero point of growth in the Peruvian and in ordinary alfalfa. The temperature at which Peruvian alfalfa ceases to grow is 48 degrees Fahrenheit, while that of common alfalfa is 57 degrees Fahrenheit. The repeat orders and the testimonials we are receiv- ing from those who were fortunate enough to obtain some of this seed the last five years is further proof of its remarkable su- periority over other varieties in a mild clim- Peruvian Alialfa ate. Price — Per (lb. 35c) (by mail 45c) (100 lbs. $26.00).
So quickly has the Peruvian Alfalfa become popular that last year, only the fifth season since its introduction, we sold more seed of the Peruvian than of the Com- mon. Once a grower of Peruvian, always a grower. Many customers that bought last season have already engaged their supply for this season. One large grower has already sowed 2^4 tons of Peruvian seed. Another grower has four hundred acres ready, intending to sow Peruvian.
Mr. McClure .of Clearwater, says the dairymen will pay a higher price for his Peruvian, and will not take the common when the other is obtainable.
J. H. Williams of Compton, Calif., planted last January 40 acres of Peruvian Al- falfa, and says that in the future he will plant no other kind.
He is just now cutting the fifth crop from the 40 acres, and he would be glad to have us refer any one to him, as he can highly recommend Peruvian Alfalfa.
Spangler Bros, of Bakersfield, says: “We have been cutting our Peruvian alfalfa
all winter, while the common was dormant from November until April.”
Write for further testimonials on Peruvian Alfalfa. We feel that the greatest ser- vice we can render to the rancher who intends to plant alfalfa is to induce him to plant the Peruvian. It is past the experimental stage. We stake our reputation as expert seedsmen that the Peruvian Alfalfa is superior to all other varieties.
Red Clover. — This is the variety grown extensively in the Eastern states, gen- erally mixed with Timothy which adds greatly to its value for hay. Price — Per (lb. 04c postpaid) (10 lbs. $2.50). Write for quantity price.
Melilotus Alba (White Blooming Melilotus) (Bokhara). — This is a valuable addi- tion to the farm as a forage crop. When quite young, it may be pastured or cut and cured for hay. This should be done just before the bloom appears. It is hardier than alfalfa, more drouth-resistant, and better for renovating the soil. It may be cut twice the first season and three or four times the second season, yielding 2500 to 3000 lbs. of hay each cutting. It is as easy as alfalfa to eradicate, is biennial. Hence it must be seeded every second year. On account of its hardiness to resist extreme cold, heat and drouth it is grown largely in the middle west for pasture. It is highly recommended by the department of agriculture. Price — Per (lb. 40c) (by mail 50c). Write for quantity price.
Alsike or Swedish Clover. — This is one of the hardiest varieties known. It is per- ennial and does not winter kill. It will do better on moist land than any other variety of clover, and is suitable for either hay or pasture. When sown with other grasses, it forms a thick undergrowth and greatly increases the yield. Write for quantity price. Price — Per (lb. 30c) (by mail 40c),
Burr Clover. — See page 87. If you desire any clover not listed here, ask for it.
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SUDAN GRASS
Sudan Grass in Antelope Valley
Culture. — Sudan grass may be grown either drilled, in cultivated rows, or broad- casted. If planted in cultivated rows, the rows should be as close as possible and yet permit of easy cultivation. In 30-inch rows 2 to 3 pounds of seed per acre is ample, and under conditions of low rainfall this method is recommended. Under irrigation, 18-inch rows are preferable and three to four pounds of seed per acre is sufficient.
For broadcasting six to eight pounds of seed per acre should be used. The seed should not be sown until the ground is warm, that is about the time for planting corn. The young plants will withstand slight frosts without injury.
It grows luxuriantly on strong alkali soils. On the ranch of the Montana Land Co., near Alamitos, Sudan Grass planted in mid-summer on alkali land grew luxuriantly together with alkali weed, and where no other weed would grow. It is difficult, however, to get a g-ood start under such conditions, but once started it grows profusely. Write for price.
The successful growing of Sudan Grass in the Southwest has been fully demon- strated last season. Testimonials from enthusiastic growers have been numerous, and not one has reported any discouraging feature.
Fifty to one hundred stems to each stool is the rule. They are from the thickness of a straw to that of a pencil, are succulent and relished green or dry by all stock.
Harvesting the Crop. — The hay should be cut as soon as the grass is fully headed, and early cutting is especially advisable where two or more cuttings per season are expected. The grass can be cut with a mower, but more conveniently with a binder, especially in dry regions, as the hay cures very readily in bundles.
The value of Sudan Grass to the rancher is even greater than alfalfa. It will yield 12 to 16 tons per acre in one season; can be baled as hay and the dry hay is relished by all stock.
Many of our best farmers planted Sudan and every one is very enthusiastic over the value of the new grass, which will likely prove the most valuable crop introduced into this country in years.
“Sudan Grass Without Irrigation.”— L. A. Times.
Ontario, Aug. 15. — That Sudan grass, which is hailed by prominent agriculturists as the coming stock feed of America, can be grown successfully in the Ontario sec- tion, has just been strikingly demonstrated by John H. Baker, a prominent dry rancher of this city.
Part of the result of Mr. Baker’s experiment is on exhibition at the Ontario Cham- ber of Commerce. Lacking just two hours of being fifty-three days from the time he sowed the seed on his dry ranch to the south of Ontario, Mr. Baker at random pulled up the product of a single seed of the Sudan g-rass. It stands more than six feet high and from the one seed came more than forty-eight separate stalks, and there are more coming. The grass was grown without any irrigation whatever and received practically no attention.
Mr. Baker is more than pleased with his experiment and expresses the belief that the first crop wiil run four tons to the acre for sixty-days’ growth. Then, according to the government experts, it will be possible to harvest three or four crops from the same roots. Mr. Baker expresses the belief that the Sudan grass will supplant alfalfa. Write for price.
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PARRA GRASS
Parra Grass. — The grass for marshy land. This grass comes from Vera Cruz. Mexico, and is not propa- gated from seed, but from the stems, that are doubled and planted where wanted. All stock relish it; it is sweet and succulent, and when established, will stand any amount of pasturing or cutting for hay. It thrives best on heavy wet or damp land. We have a limited amount of the grass which we procured from Vera Cruz. It was sent us like a sheaf of wheat, wrapped in burlap, was fourteen days in transit, yet every stem took root when plant- ed. It multiplies rapidly. The ex- perimental patch on our trial ground demonstrated it will withstand consid- erable alkali. If well watered until the latter part of June it will remain green the balance of the dry season, and if cut as late as August it stools wonderfully and grows without irri- gation. With the same amount of ir- rigation usually given alfalfa, Parra Grass may be cut as often and yield much more hay. There can be no better pasture for the dry season, _ „ , . . , . . with or without irrigation, provided
Parra Grass the second season without irnga-jt jias a g-00d start
tion, grown in a vacant lot in the It is just the crop for overflow lands
City of Los Angeies because it will grow under water, thus
establishing a good pasture by the time the land is dry enough to turn the stock onto it.
Mr. Horace Metcalf, who has been growing it for five years in Los Angeles County, and is familiar with it in Mexico, states: “It does not go to seed in this climate. It may be cut three times in one season and produce twenty tons of hay per acre for the season. It cannot become a pest on dry land, but on wet land it would be diffi- cult to destroy it. It cannot be drowned or destroyed by overflow. It is just the things for damp or irrigated lands. We cannot recommend it too highly for a per- manent pasture on damp land.
Para Grass for Gun Clubs. — Just the thing to plant around the edges of lakes dur- ing the summer as the water recedes. It will take root and grow luxuriantly by the time the lakes are again flooded, and continue to grow under water, thus making a permanent and ever-increasing pasture for ducks, wild or tame.
We offer a limited cuantity at 25c for 25 stems by mail postpaid, 100 stems for 75c postpaid. 1000 stems $3.00 f. o. b. Los Angeles.
Paspalum Dilatatum. — From Australia. Just the thing to reclaim marsh lands, and equally good to survive drought. It has been, to the Australian dairymen what alfalfa is to the California dairymen. It survives extreme cold, and in Southern California it grows the year round, thus insuring green pasture all winter.
Mr. Sullivan, dairyman of El Monte, planted it on land too wet and soft to allow his cattle to pasture upon it. Alfalfa would not survive. He sowed Paspalum on ridges between alfalfa checks. The first season only demonstrated it would grow throug-bout the winter. The second season proved its worth. It had seeded to a wonderful degree. The seed grew, taking root among the weeds and devil grass, choking out everything in its wav. The dense tufts of grass made a thick mat cap- able of supporting the cattle. Mr. Sullivan cut it three times during the season, each time getting about one ton of dry hay to the acre. The stock relish it fully as well as alfalfa. It makes a fine hay free from any wood. It is as easy to eradicate as timothy or any other bunch grass. Seven pounds are required to plant an acre. Price— ($1.00 per lb. prepaid). Write for quantity price.
Italian Rye Grass. — Excellent for damp land; grows rapidly; makes good hay, but is at its best in moist, low lands. It grows continuously until allowed to run to seed. Dairymen having moist land should avail themselves of this valuable pasture. Price — (Per lb. 25c prepaid) (100 lb. $10.00). Write for quantity price.
Australian Rye Grass. — Very similar to Italian Rye Grass, but will resist more drought. It survives the dry season and starts new growth when the rains set it. Price — Per (lb. 25c prepaid) (100 tbs. $10.00). Write for quantity price.
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RHODES GRASS
Something new from South Africa. This grass has been thoroughly tested in Aus- tralia and in Florida, where it grows luxuriantly on the sandy lands near the Coast, yielding ten tons of hay per acre. It is comparable to the Timothy so highly valued in the Eastern states.
Prof. Maiden, the Government Botanist of Australia, says of the Rhodes Grass: “It is ideal for ensilage. It yields five tons per acre.”
“It smothers Nut Grass. It is a good grass for green food. It is an excellent grass for hay. It is a rapid grower. It has fibrous roots so that it is not likely to be a nuisance, since it can readily be eradicated Jf required. The seeds g-erminate readily. It runs six to eight feet, and then grows erect. It is very palatable to stock. If it has any objectionable features I do not know of them, and, therefore, I have recommended experiments with it in many parts of the State. Experiments that have already been made, prove that it will stand the fierceness of frosts, and the seed has not been found at all injurious to stock; in fact, the animals like it.”
It is just the grass for a dry hot country. Sow ten pounds of seed per acre.
Price — ($1.00 per lb.) postpaid. Write for quantity price.
TEFF GRASS
This is a native of Abyssinia, where it is said to be largely cultivated in the hill country as an article of diet. It was introduced into South Africa some years ago, where it has proved of immense value for fodder, and it should be equally service- able to our farmers here, being one of the best varieties that can be grown for a summer hay crop. It is a grass of remarkably quick growth, if there is sufficient rain to enable the seed to germinate. It has been cut for hay in seven weeks from the time it was sown, and when sufficiently grown to shade the ground, its growth is simply phenomenal. It will give two or more cuttings in a short season, and in South Africa, on cultivated land, it bas attained a height of four feet, and produced three tons of hay per acre. According to analysis it is most nutritious, and con- tains 8.2 per cent of albumenoids, 68.1 of starch, and 2.8 of oil, etc. Cattle, horses, sheep and pigs devour it greedily. One farmer declares that his cattle will leave green lucerne for it, whilst a prominent dairyman avers that his milk supply was largely increased by feeding TefT. It will thrive on any ground, wet or dry, but soil of a porous, sandy nature is most suitable. It will grow luxuriantly where lucerne will not live, and being so well adapted to withstand drought, it should prove one of the finest fodder grasses yet introduced into this country.
With the above recommendation we procured some seed and distributed it among several growers in widely separated places and requested reports. Mr. W. J. Gra- ham of Groveland, Cal., reports the folowing:
“The sample of Teff Grass you sent me last spring and requested me to send a report, I planted in a very dry spot not far from my house. It grew and thrived on the dry ground better than any grass I ever saw. It stayed green until the latter part of August. The test was not what it should have been because it was impossible for me to keep the chickens and turkeys off of it. They left the oats, wheat and alfalfa and came to it. They preferred it to any other grass or alfileria growing here. I planted it the latter part of March, but had no chance to save any seed and it grew thrifty until July. It attained a height of about 15 inches, but as I said be- fore, it grew under an awful handicap. I’ll order twenty or twenty-five pounds this coming spring, and plant in a field away from the house and give it a thorough test. 1 think it just the grass for a hot dry summer.”
The seed is smaller than German Clover. Three pounds should be sufficient to plant an acre. Sow in March.
(Per lb. $1.50) postpaid.
Australian Rye Grass. — Used by some instead of Kentucky Blue Grass. It makes a very pretty lawn, but is coarser and not permanent. It must be renewed every three or four years. Price — (Per lb. by mail 40c).
Timothy. — Does very well in moist land and will mature a fine crop of hay in 110 days from seed. We do not recommend it for Southern California. Per lb. 25c pre- paid. Write for quantity price.
Bermuda Grass. — Excellent for pasture meadows, but a pest on the farm or in the garden. Withstands drought and grows luxuriantly when irrigated. Sow 10 pounds per acre. Will stand more pasturing than any other grass we know of. Price — Per (lb. 65c) postpaid. Write for quantity price.
Alfilaria. — (Erodium Cicutarium). — One of the most nutritious of plants. All stock relish it, even prefer it to most any other forage. Like Burr Clover, it is native to Southern California, and would be more prevalent were it not so difficult to gather the seed. It requires five pounds of seed to plant one acre. A few pounds of seed scattered over a range would within two years have the place well covered with alfilaria. Price— -Per lb. 85c, prepaid. Write for quantity price.
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GRASSES — (Continued)
Salt Bush (Atriplex Semibaccatum).— -This is the common Salt Bush; will grow on any soil, even in the strongest alkali, and will thrive luxuriantly for years without rain, absorbing its moisture from the air. Plant the seed on any waste land and turn the place into profit. All stock eat the tender growth in the spring, but do not relish the matured growth in the fall. It may be easily eradicated by one plowing.
Price — Per (lb. 85c) postpaid. Write for quantity price.
Orchard Grass. — Price — Per (lb. 40c prepaid). Write for quantity price.
A WORD ABOUT GRASSES
We offer on these pages 12 grasses, each one of which requires certain conditions of soil and climate, but each one is valuable where conditions are favorable to its growth. But for general conditions such as we have throughout the southwest we have placed Sudan Grass at the head of the list. Rhoades Grass may prove to be equal to Sudan, but it is yet in the experimenal state. It is claimed Rhoades Grass will continue growing with less moisture than any of the other grasses except Salt Bush. For permanent all year pasture plant Paspalum, Italian and Perennial Rye grasses. When in doubt write us about it.
NON-SACCHARINE CROPS FOR GRAIN AND FORAGE
All prices are subject to market change If wanted by mail add the necessary postage. See inside front cover page
EGYPTIAN WHEAT
A Field of Egyptian Wheat Grown at McFarland, Cal.
Although introduced only a few years ago, it is now quite generally grown. Each year it becomes more popular because it never disappoints the planter. It can be cut six weeks from planting, and once a month during the entire summer, or two crops of grain may be harvested and yet grow a good crop for pasture. The picture shows what it will do in the San Joaquin Valley. Mr. E. S. Cook, of Imperial Valley, says: “It will grow as thrifty on alkali soil as on any other. It produces from two to three tons of seed per acre. It can be ground into flour or used for stock feed; it is especially adapted to chicken feed, and is an excellent egg producer.”
It requires five pounds of seed to sow an acre. Plant as you would Kaffir Corn:
We have numerous testimonials that it grows well in strong alkali soil.
Gentlemen: — I send you under separate cover a . head of Shallu, the 'Egyptian Wheat. I produced enough seed last year to plant 20 acres, putting it in as a second crop on June 20.
We wet the ground thoroughly, listed 6 pounds of seed to the acre, cultivated twice, irrigated twice, which was one time too many; it grew marvelous, each seed stooled out from 2 to 10 stalks, and made canes 15 feet high, each cane having a head.
We picked out an acre at random, measured it, cut the heads and weighed them ^rd there was 7300 pounds, will not shrink much in the threshing, and is about th biggest crop I ever raised. All classes of stock take to the stalks readily, there are 40 tons of fodder to the acre.
Dwarf Milo made 2700 and Yellow Dent Corn 3000 pounds per acre right along- side of it, and the same care and water. I remain, GEO. A. ALKIRE.
Sow five pounds of seed per acre. Price — Per (lb. by mail 25c) (10 lbs. $1.00). Write for quantity price.
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FETERITA
No new thing is offered in this catalog until after it has been thoroughly tried. That is why we receive so many favorable testimonials each year. But of the many non-saccharine sorghums offered in this book none have proven more popular from the start than Feterita, on account of its astonishing growth after it becomes well rooted. Every testimonial received expresses astonishment at its rapid growth and early maturing.
The grain has about the same feeding quality as Egyptian Corn or Milo Maize; yields from two to three tons of grain per acre and is a month earlier than Milo Maize. It is bothered very little by birds as they are unable to shell it out and waste it. The seed is more susceptible to cold than other sorghums, therefore should not be planted so early, nor should it be planted in cold, damp soil.
The Riverside and Orange County growers report it far ahead of the common non-saccharine crops. Mr. Clutter, of the Antelope Valley is foremost in its praise. He says that for both the excellence and abundance of forage it cannot be excelled when cut young, and for grain it is equal to any in quality, but ahead of others for yield and earliness. Two crops can be raised in one season, the second crop from the seed grown on the first crop.
The second growth stools wonderfully, producing several tons of excellent forage for pasture or for ensilage. It thrives luxuriantly on soil so alkaline that field corn will not thrive. The heads are upright. Cultivate as Kaffir Corn. Eight pounds of seed is sufficient to plant an acre drilled. Price — Per (lb. 25c prepaid) (10 lbs. $1.00). Write for quantity price.
A WORD ABOUT SORGHUM
Mr. Atmore, of Piru, Cal., is authority for the following statement: “For more
than twenty years I have planted sorghum about the first of April; about the time it is well seeded I have some hogs ready to fatten for the market. I turn the hogs into the field of sorghum every day toward evening. In this way they eat all they want without waste, and about the time it is all gone the hogs are ready for market. This is all the feed they get for fattening. Saves me much labor, and the exercise is healthful for the hogs. I sow one acre of sorghum for every ten hogs.”
TEXAS SEEDED RIBBON CANE (Also called Gooseneck Cane)
In Texas it has been planted principally to make syrup; but experiments have dem- onstrated that of all varieties of sorghum none can compare in yield with the Seeded Ribbon Cane, which has yielded about fifty tons of fodder per acre, against 15 tons of other varieties. It grows ten to fifteen feet high, with abundant foliage.
Why should you be satisfied with ten tons of ensilage per acre, when with the same expense you can grow forty tons? Drill in rows 31/* feet apart, using ten pounds of seed per acre.
Write for prices.
RED TOP SORGHUM
This is considered the best variety of all the sorghums. Because of its luxuriant foliage, abundant stooling of tall succulent canes, and large percentage of saccharine it is better for forage or ensilage, and the large compact heads of grain which readily separates from the chaff adds to its value as food for stock. Wherever the Red Top is known its popularity supercedes all other sorghums. Write for prices.
AMBER CANE
This variety of sorghum has long been the favorite in this section, and has always proven highly satisfactory because of its luxuriant foliage, succulency and enormous tonnage of rich fodder. Write for prices.
Texas Seeded Ribbon Cane
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NON-SACCHARINE CROPS FOR GRAIN AND FORAGE
Dwarf Milo Maize is much preferred to the tall variety because it stools won- derfully and matures a large head of seed on each stool, producing as much as 3500 pounds of gram per acre, and the stalk being shorter and having more foliage, makes it more desirable for fodder. Dairymen find that the cows will give more and richer milk when fed on it. It is the right crop to plant in young orchards because it will not shade the small trees.
We have Dwarf Milo Maize grown from pedigreed stock. For the past three years the heads were carefully selected in the field before harvesting. Now we have a strain that grows about four feet high and produces forty per cent more than it did three years ago under the same climatic and soil conditions.
Per (ib. 25c postpaid) (10 lbs. $1.00) (20 lbs. $1.50) (50 lbs. $2.50) (100 lbs. $4.00) F. O. B. Los Angeles.
White Milo Maize. — It is said to be more drouth resistant than any other non- saccharine forage plant. It will mature a crop of grain with one irrigation. It will yield nearly as much grain as Feterita and equal to it in food value. Price— Per (lb. 25c prepaid) (10 lbs. $1.00) (20 lbs. $1.50) (50 lbs. $2.50) (100 lbs. 4$4.00 f. o. b.
Kaffir Corn. — Grows similar to the Milo Maize except the head is upright instead of hanging over like Milo Maize and Egyptian Corn. It will yield two to three thousand pounds of grain per acre. Sow 8 pounds of seed per acre drilled. Price — Per (lb. 20c prepaid) (10 lbs. $1.00). Write for quantity price.
Egyptian Corn. — Like the preceding fodder crops, it is grown chiefly for the foliage to pasture when young, but yields largely of grain. The chief merit of these fodder crops is in their hardiness to pro- duce fodder and grain with almost no rainfall or irrigation. Sow eight pounds per acre drilled. Price — (Per lb. 20c prepaid) (10 lbs. $1.00. Write for quantity price.
Sorghum. — The first thing a good California farm- er will do when settling upon a new homestead is to plant sorghum to supply feed for his stock. Within four weeks from the time of planting he can begin to cut fodder. It is claimed that as high as 10 tons df green fodder have been grown per acre each cut- ting. It can be cut several times during the season if not alowed to get too high, and makes a good sweet hay. Sow 100 pounds per acre broadcast for best results. Price — (Per lb. 20c prepaid) (10 lbs.
$1.00). Write for quantity price.
MILLET
German Millet. — Produces from 4 to 5 tons of hay to the acre, or from two to three thousand pounds of seed. Seed grown in moist land will mature a heavy crop of hay without-irrigation. Yields two crops in a season. Sow 20 pounds to the acre. Price —Per (lb. 10c) (8 lbs. 50c).
Common Millet. — It is an annual ^rass, its luxuri- ant leaves being very juicy and tender, are much relished by all stock. It makes a very good hay.
Sow 30 pounds to the acre. Price — (Per lb. 10c) (8 lbs. 50c).
Pearl Miller or Pencilaria. — Cannot be excelled for fodder when cut quite young when it is tender.
When mature the fodder is to coarse and is injuri- ous to stock. The grain is of little value. Price —
Per (lb. 20c) (10 lbs. $1.50).
Pearl Millet or Pencilaria. — Cannot be excelled for When mature the fodder is too coarse and is injuri-
Hungarian Millet. — It germinates readily and stands great drought. Has numerous succulent leaves, broad and over a foot in length. Furnishes an abundance of green fodder, relished by all kinds of stock. Sow 40 pounds to the acre. Price — (Per lb. 10c) (10 lbs. 75c).
Hog Millet. — Grows rapidly and abundantly. Hogs pastured on Millet need no further fattening. It at- tains perfection anywhere in the Southwest. Price —
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FIELD CORN
We are listing only those varieties that have been tried here and have proven highly satisfactory. Prices of all varieties of field Corn subject to market change.
Per (10 lbs. 50c) (25 lbs. $1.00) (100 lbs. $3.50) f. o. b. Los Angeles.
Tuxpam. — This is the popular variety in Southern Texas and in Mexico. Our seed is local grown and without irrigation. It grows taller than our common varieties, bearing one and two very large ears of white dent corn, which is very sweet when in the milk. Considering the enormous growth this corn made on dry sandy soil, we believe it would prove to be ideal on damp land both for dry corn and for ensilage. It is a late maturing variety on that account, and because of the enormous tonnage of green fodder we give it special endorsement for ensilage.
SQUAW (See picture). — This variety is very popular in the Imperial Valley and in Texas. Mr. Wright, our grower, says: “I am astonished; it is the best corn I
ever grew. It was very late when I planted it. It is tqll and has two to four large ears on every stalk. It is a dent corn but not as hard as common corn. The husk is so tight the worms have done no damage. You cannot recommend this too highly”'
Orange County Prolific. — This white dent variety is strictly a California product and will surpass in amount of fodder or grain any other variety we ever offered. It will readily yield one hundred and ten bushels of grain to the acre; from four to nine fully developed ears to the stalk. We have only a limited quantity; therefore it would be to your advantage to order early. (10 lbs. 50c) (25 lbs. $1.00) (100 lbs. $3.50) f. o. b. Los Angeles.
WHITE
Champion White Pearl 110 days
Wisconsin White Dent 110 days
Iowa Silver Mine 100 days
Red Cob Ensilage 100. days
Hickory King 110 days
YELLOW
Reid’s Yellow Dent 100 days
Golden Beauty 100 days
King of the Earliest 100 days
Pride of the North 90 days
Improved Learning 100 days
Iowa Gold Mine 100 days
Minnesota King ..100 days
King Philip Yellow Flint 90 days
Read This. — Our Pride of the North and King of the Earli- est varieties are the most dependable. They are always a sure crop becaiise of their extreme earliness, and they sur- prise the grower because of the great yield of grain.
Red Cob Ensilage should always be planted by dairymen for the silo, and sweet corn for forage.
POP CORN
Rice. — Sharp pointed grain is preferred by vendors, but is not profitable to growr here at usual prices because of the devastations of the worm. Per (lb., by mail 20c) (10 lbs. 75c) f. o. b. here.
Pearl. — This is the variety so extensively and profitably grown locally. It yields enormously and at three cents per pound is very profitable, but for several years the grower has received four cents per pound for the entire crop. Per (lb. by mail 20c) (10 lbs. 75c) f. o. b. here.
Yellow. — Large smooth grains of Golden Yellow color, it pops large, and has ex- cellent flavor and is the most profitable to grow, but does not sell as readily as the Pearl. Per (lb. by mail 20c) (10 lbs. 75c) f. o. b. here.
About Corn. — More than 2,000,000 bushels of corn is produced in California an- nually, yet this is scarcely half enough to meet the local demand. This condition ought not exist because there is ample acreage under irrigation with soil suitable for growing corn beside the large acreage near the Coast where corn can be grown without irrigation. Where corn cannot be irrigated plant the “King of the Earliest” variety.
Squaw Corn
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GRAIN
With our up-to-date facilities for cleaning all kinds of seed, we aim to have all field seeds as clean and free from foul seeds as it is possible to make them.
Grain and other field seeds that pass in the open market as clean will often show ten per cent or more of broken gram, foul seeds, chaff and dirt. Should our prices appear higher than others, you will find upon investigation that they are cheaper, because of the purity of the seed.
BARLEY (Sow 80 lbs. per acre)
We aim always to have the best it is possible to procure. We cannot fix a price because of the fluctuations of the market.
Bearded Barley, Beardless Barley and Bald Barley. Write for prices.
OATS (Sow 70 lbs. per acre)
Texas Red (Rust Proof) — This is the only variety that is profitable to plant here. W'e have this on hand during the planting season.
Texas Red Oats — Grown in Texas.
Texas Red Oats — Grown in California. Write for prices.
WHEAT (Sow 60 lbs. per acre)
Turkey Red. — One of the best for milling, because of its hard, flinty grain.
Sonora. — Generally grown in the interior, thirty miles or more from the coast.
Defiance. — Grown almost exclusively near the coast because it is more nearly rust-proof than any other variety.
Durum or Macaroni. — Highly recommended by the United States Agricultural Department because it withstands drought, and is better adapted to dry farming on mesa lands. -It has proven this claim in many places in the arid sections of the country. One grower from Weld County, Colo., writes: “Not a drop of water save
a slight rain did my Macaroni Wheat have, yet it yielded 48 bushels to the acre." —Price— (Per lb. 10c; by mail 20c) (10 lbs. 75c) (20 lbs. $1.50) (100 lbs. $5.00).
SPELTZ (Emmer Wheat) (Sow 80 lbs. per acre)
A grain for dry lands, introduced from Russia. This is a remarkable grain, and should receive the attention of all farmers. It is a species of drought-resisting wheat, and not inclined to rust, it will produce a fair crop under almost any con- dition of climate, but grows best in dry prairie regions with hot summers, giving excellent results. Thrives on poor land or stony ground. The Experimental Sta- tions of both the Dakotas report that it resists drought better than oats or barley. All animals eat it green, greedily, and are fond of the straw. No matter how dry the season, speltz is sure to head. You will have grain even if you have but little straw. Sow 70 to 80 tbs. per acre very early, same as barley or oats.
Price — ($4.00 per 100 lbs. f. o. b. here). YVrite for quantity price.
RYE (Winter) (Sow 50 lbs. per acre)
Grown extensively for early winter pasture, green manuring, and for the straw which is valuable for many commercial purposes. Write for prices.
SILVER HULL BUCKWHEAT (Sow 40 lbs. per acre)
Blooms longer and matures earlier than other varieties; grain of a beautiful light gray color with very thin hull. The bloom is exceptionally good for bee pasture.
Price — (Per lb. 10c) (10 lbs. 60c) (100 lbs. $5.00) f. o. b. Los Angeles.
Russian Flax will undoubtedly grow as luxuriantly in the Imperial and San Joaquin Valleys as it does in San Luis Obispo County, where it is at its best and yields about two tons of seed per acre. This at a normal value of $2.25 per hundred pounds, f. o. b. San Francisco, means $90.00 per acre to the grower, less the freight. This is better than wheat and corn, and no more expensive to grow. Sow 40 pounds of seed per acre. It requires the same culture as barley.
Price — (20c per lb. prepaid). Write for quantity price.
Common Buckwheat. — It is now demonstrated that buckwheat is one of the best cover crops to grow during the summer months. The soil is always moist where shaded with buckwheat. Sow the seed any time after April 1st, about 45 pounds per acre. Within ten weeks it will have matured seed; plow under; the seed will within ten weeks mature another crop. Thus with one sowing of seed you can plow under four crops. It will not survive the winter. Therefore it is necessary to sow once a year. When necessary we advise irrigation about time of maturity, and plow under as soon after irrigating as the soil will permit. Price on application. If you have an apiary, sow buckwheat.
Rice growing as an industry is now established in certain sections of California. It is now only a matter of local conditions.
If interested write to United States Department of Agriculture at Washington, D. C., for Farmer’s Bulletin No. 688, and Circular No. 97.
The variety, now accepted as the best for California, is the Wataribune, an early variety imported from Japan.
Price — (Per lb. 20c prepaid) (10 lbs. 80c). Write for quantity price.
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FIELD CROPS
When field seeds are desired by mail, add the required postage. See inside front
cover page.
GROW HEMP, RAPE, SUNFLOWER AND CANARY SEED
The high price now prevailing will justify the planting of large acreage to these crops. With conditions that are likely to prevail in Europe beyond the time of planting next season’s crop, it is sure the price of bird seed will greatly advance, thus making it certain that it would prove profitable to those who will plant large acreage to any of these crops. Each one of them is easily grown and easily har- vested, but plant at least fifty acres, in order that you may have a carload of grain, or unite with your neighbors to grow a carload.
Many of these crops should be planted during December and January.
If interested, write us at once for particulars.
Mammoth Russian Sunflower. — Single heads measure 15 to 22 inches in diameter, and contain an immense amount of seed, which is highly valued by all farmers and poultry breeders who have tried it as an excellent and cheap food for fowls. It is the best egg-producing food known for poultry. It can be raised cheaper than corn, and is destined to be an article of great value. Every farmer should plant some of the seed in any waste piece of ground any time from early spring up to the middle of July. Three pounds of seed will plant one acre.
Price — (1 lb. 20c prepaid). .. Write for quantity price.
Rape. — Thousands ot sacks of rape are imported each year, while it grows wild in some localities of Southern California. It is a profitable and easy crop to grow, and harvest. If interested see us about it.
Price — (Per lb. 20c postpaid). Write for quantity price.
Improved Evergreen Broom Corn. — This Broom Corn grows about eight to ten feet high, stands up well and is entirely free from crooked brush. The fibre is long and fine. Its great value is that it will not get red in the field before it is cut, but it is strictly a green variety of brush, commanding high price. It grows to perfec- tion in all sections of Central and Southern California, back from the coast.
Price — (Per lb. 15c) (10 lbs. $1.00). Write for quantity price.
Dwarf Evergreen Broom Corn is more desirable than the Tall in a locality where a strong wind prevails. It is also less trouble to harvest, while the yield is nearly the same as the Tall variety. Price— (Per Ib. 15c) (10 lbs. $1.00). Write for quan- tity price. Do not buy cheap seed; it has no pedigree.
Write for special circular on Broom Corn Culture. It is free.
Canary. — This can be grown quite successfully here. It is just as easily grown as barley, and requires the same cultural treatment. Several carloads are imported each year into Los Angeles, all of which has come from Europe. The consumption throughout the United States is enormous. All of this could be grown in California. It is worth fifty to eighty dollars per ton to the grower. If interested, write or see us about it. Price— (Per Ib. 20c postpaid). Write for quantity price.
Hemp. — What has been said here of Canary is applicable also to Hemp. There is additional reason why you should plant hemp largely. It you will grow two hundred or more acres you can sell it right at the field for fibre, netting you fifty to sixty dollars per acre. It is easily grown and requires about 100 days to mature a crop. It requires sixty pounds of seed to plant an acre, and should be sown in February or March. If interested, write or see us about it.
Price — (Per Ib. 20c postpaid). Write for quantity price.
Turkish Tobacco. — Grown quite extensively in some parts of California.
Samson is the larger and coarser variety; Kavala the finer. Both are in demand, as each serves its various purposes in manufacturing.
Sow seed Feb. 1st. broadcast in a seed bed. Do not rake or cover; only roll it or tamp it with a board. When five leaves show and are three or four inches high, it is ready to transplant. Transplant eighteen inches apart in rows three feet apart.
Price of seed — (Per pkt. 10c) (1 oz. $1.00) prepaid. One ounce of seed is suffi- cient for two acres.
Cotton. — Now a staple crop in California.
Egyptian. — A tall long staple cotton, largely grown in the Imperial Valley, and is now one of the standard varieties. Our seed was grown in Imperial County from a thoroughly acclimated strain of Egyptian Cotton.
Price — (Per pkt. 5c) (1 Ib. 25c prepaid) (10 lbs. $2.00 postpaid).
American Long Staple Peeler. — This variety was recommended to Imperial grow- ers by millmen of the Mississippi Delta. It has proven congenial to Imperial County and found to produce a cotton that sells at a special price because it can be used for larger bolt stock. The yield is from 1 to \y2 bales per acre.
Price— (Per pkt. 5c) (1 lb. 25c prepaid) (10 lbs. $2.00 postpaid).
Write for quantity price.
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GRASS SEEDS FOR LAWNS
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Hints on Lawn Making. — Lawn grass seed may be sown the year round in Cali- fornia. In making a new lawn the soil should be carefully cultivated to the depth of one foot, and prepared to the desired level, and well rolled, after which a light raking will prepare it for the seed. If the soil is poor it should be enriched with some good commercial fertilizer. Sow the seed carefully and even, using one pound to cover an area of 250 square feet; rake in well and roll. Water frequently with a very fine spray.
Fertilizing the Lawn. — To keep up the beauty of a lawn, it will b~e necessary to feed the grass well. You cannot expect it to retain that depth and richness of texture and color which characterizes it while young, after the elements of plant food have been exhausted.
Ask for Wizard Fertilizer.— Price — ($1.75 for 25 lbs.), which is sufficient for 1200 square feet of lawn. No odor, no dirt. See other fertilizers, page 86.
Fancy Kentucky Blue Grass. — The purest and best lawn seed. Produces a last- ing and beautiful effect. We sell only the finest quality of this seed.
Price — (Per lb. 35c prepaid).
White Dutch Clover. — Makes a showy effect much quicker than the Blue Grass. In conjunction with the Blue Grass, however, it forms the finest and closest turf.
Price — (Per lb. 70c prepaid).
Lippia Grass. — Similar in appearance to clover. Very hardy; rarely needs water. It trails close to the ground, seldom needs cutting, and is almost indestructible; particularly desirable for parks, terraces and lawns in the country where water is scarce, for it keeps green throughout the summer season. It is propagated by trans- planting. Sold in flats. One flat will be required to set about 300 square feet.
Price — (Per flat $1.00) f. o. b. here.
We give particular attention to the quality of our LAWN GRASS SEED. Our Kentucky Blue Grass and our White Clover is always tested thoroughly before we purchase it.
A WORD
The beautiful lawns of Southern California cannot be excelled anywhere in the world. In few places can a new home become so quickly surrounded with luxuriant vines, trees, shrubbery and flowers. This climate will accomplish more in one season than five seasons of Eastern climate. It is a pleasure to plant here, for there is something blooming all the year round. But it requires skill and intelligent aid to direct nature to produce a profusion of beautiful colors at all times.
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CALENDAR FOR PLANTING FLOWERS
The same cultural instructions that apply to vegetables generally will apply also to flowers. The following table shows what varieties may be planted each month of the year.
JAN 'J ARY Sow Seed Antirrhinum Certtaurea Calliopsis Celosia
Chrysanthemum Salvia Sweet Peas Transplant Carnation Petunia Pansy Stocks
Shasta Daisy Verbena
Oulbs Anemones Cannas Callas Dahlia Easter Lilies Gladiolus Narcissus Ranunculus
FEBRUARY Sow Seed Antirrhinum Asters Calliopsis Celosia
Chrysanthemum Salvia Sweet Peas Transplant Carnation Petunia Pansy Stocks
Shasta Daisy Verbena
Bulbs Call as Cannas Dahlia Gladiolus Tuberoses
MARCH Sow Seed
Asters
Balsam
Centaurea
Dianthus
Marigold
Nasturtium
Snap-Dragon
Sweet Peas
Zinnia
Transplant
Aster
Celosia
Centaurea
Calliopsis
Salvia
Shasta Daisy Verbena
Bulbs
Callas
Cannas
Dahlias
Gladiolus
Tuberoses
APRIL Sow Seed
Ageratum
Balsam
Cosmos
Centaurea
Coreopsis
Celosia
Daisies
Nasturtium
Poppies
Snap-Dragon
Zinnia
Transplants
Asters
Antirrhinum
Centaurea
Calliopsis
Chrysanthemum
Celosia
Salvia
Bulbs
Amaryllis
Cannas
Dahlia
Glkdiolus
Tuberoses
MAY Sow Seed
Carnation Cosmos Coreopsis Candyti ft Centaurea Daisies Digitalis Forget-mernots Gaillardia Marigold Nasturtium Fhlcx Fetunia Poppies Salpiglossis Scabiosa Transplant Asters
Antirrhinum
Balsam
Centaurea
Tianthrs
Marigold
Snap-Dragon
Zinnia
Bulbs
Amaryllis
Cannas
Dahlia
Gladiolus
Tubercse3
JUNE Sow Seed
Carnation
Cosmos
Coreopsis
Candytuft
Cineraria
Centaurea
Digitalis
Daisies
Forget-me-nots Oaillardia Marigold Phlox Petunia Poppies Salpiglossis Transplant Ageratum Balsam Carnation Cosmos ' Centaurea Coreopsis Celosia Daisies Hollyhock Snap-Dragon Violets,
Zinnia
Bulbs
Cannes
Gladiolus
JULY Sow Eoed
Antirrhinum
Canterbury Bells
Centaurea
Cosmos
Lobelia
Pansies
Stocks
Transplant
Carnation
Cosmos
Coreopsis
Candytuft
Centaurea
Daisies
Digitalis
Forget-me-not
Gaillardia
Marigold
Phlox
Petunia
Salpiglossis
Scabiosa
Violets
AUGUST Sow Seed
Columbine Calendula Canterbury Beils Cosmos Lobelia
Pinks
Primula
Petunia
Verbena
Transplant
Carnation
Cosmos
Coreopsis
Candytuft
Cineraria
Centurea
Digitalis
Daisies
Gaillardia
Marigold
Phlox
Petunia
Salpiglosis
Scabiosia
Violets
SEPTEMBER Sow Seed
Carnation
Columbine
Calendula
Candytu ft
Forget-me-nct
Pansies
Sweet Peas. Xmas Transplant Antirrhinum Canterbury Bells Centaurea Cosmos Lobelia Pansies Stocks Violets
Bulbs
Callas
Freesias
Iris
Climbing Vines
Australian Pea Cobea Scandens Kudzue Vine Moon Flower Morning Glory Passion Flower Smilax
Virginia Greeper
OCTOBER Sow Seed
Coreopsis
Centaurea
Cineraria
Forget-me-not
Larkspur
Stocks Sweet Peas Transplant Cinearia Columbine Calendula Lobelia Pansy Pinks Primula Petunia Verbena
Bulbs
Anemones
Callas
Easter Lilies Freesias Hyacinths Iris
Narcissus
Ranunculus
Tulip
NOVEMBER Sew Seed
Carnation
Centaurea
Larkspur
Pansies
Sweet Peas
Stocks
Transplant
Carnation
Columbine
Calundrla
Candytuft
Forget-me-not
Pansies
Stocks
Bui bs Anemones Callas Easter Liles Freesias Hyacinths Iris
Narcissus
Ranunculus
Tulips
Mignonette may be shown all the year round
DECEMBER Sow Seed
Sweet Peas Transplant
Coreopsis
Centaurea
Cineraria
Larkspur
Pansies
Stocks
Bulbs Anemones Callas Cannas Easter Lilies Freesias Hyacinth Iris
Narcissus
Ranunculus
Tulip
Border Plants
Alyssum
Ageratum
Begonias
Coleus
Geranium
Shasta Daisy
Verbena
The above table is not comprehensive, but suggestive as to what flowers may be planted each month of the year. Every- where in thi3 book we have endeavored to impart information that may prove valuable to the beginner and the new-comer and we invite all to write for information on any subject pertaining to gardening, particularly in the vegetable line. Se« inside of back cover page for information concerning vegetables, what to plant and when to plant it.
Keep this catalogue; you will need it constantly throughout the year. Tell your neighbors to write for one.
For Cut Flowers
For Shady Place*
Acroclinum
Antirrhinum
Aquilegia
Aster
Calendula
Calliopsi3
Campanula
Centa irea
Carnation
Chrysanthemum
Coreopsis
Cosmos
Dahlia
Delphinium
Dianthus
Eschscholtzia
Gaillardia
Geranium
Gladiolus
Gypsophila
Helianthus
Hunnemania
Larkspur
Lupinus
Lychnis
Marigold
Matricaria
Mignonette
Myosotis
Nasturtium
Pansy
Pentstemon
Phlox
Poppy
Pyrethrum
Rhodanthe ,
Salpiglossis
Scabiosa
Stock
Sweet Pea
Sweet Rocket
Sweet William
Sweet Sultan
Verbena
Wallflower
Zinnia
Anagallis
Anemone
Antirrhinum
Aquilegia
Asperula
Auricula
Begonia, tuberous Canterbury Bells Coreopsis Daisy, Double Delphinium Flax, Scarlet Foxglove
Matricaria
Mimulus Moschatus (Musk)
MImulus (Monkey Flower)
Myosoti (Forget-me-not)
Nemophila
Oenothera
Pansy
Polyanthus
Poppy
Schizanthus
Torenia
Violet
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CALIFORNIA THE LAND OF FLOWERS
There are no more satisfactory flowers than those grown from seed, especially the easily grown and brilliant flowered annuals. The beautiful shrubs and lilies, of course, have their place, but are far more expensive than a paper of seed which will furnish a large number of plants with usually enough for one’s garden and some to spare.
This page is intended to aid you in the selection of your seeds that you may have flowers all the year round, and for every purpose.
Tender or Greenhouse means the plant will not stand the least frost. All such must be planted late in spring (May) or in a greenhouse.
Half Hardy means the plant will stand any light frost, but needs protection against very cold weather. These should be planted in the spring (March and April), not in the fall.
Hardy means the plant will stand considerable frost, or practically all we have on the Pacific Coast. These may be planted in the fall or in the spring (October to May). If sown in the fall they will come into bloom earlier than if sown in spring, even if the plants do not make much progress during the cold weather.
Annuals are plants that bloom the first year from seed, and the plant dies after one season. Tender annuals musi be sown in spring (April to June ) and h^rdy annuals may be sown in either spring or fall (October to May).
Biennials are plants that bloom the second vear from seed, and the plant dies after blooming. In California many of these will bloom the first year if sown early. Sow under same conditions as perennials.
Perennials are plants that bloom the second year from seed, and the plant lives and blooms during successive years. If sown in early spring (February to April 15) many perennials will bloom the first year from seed. Tender and half-hardy perennials are best sown in spring after frost is over (April 15 to June). Hardy perennials are best sown in the late summer and early fall (July to October) for next year’s flowers.
LISTS OF FLOWER SEEDS FOR SPECIAL PURPOSES PERENNIAL PLANTS
Antirrhinum, Aquilegia. Asters (hardv sorts). Beilis. Canna, Campanula. Carna- tions. Chrysanthemums (hardy sorts). Coreopsis, Delphinium, Dianthus. Digitalis, Gaillardia (hardy), Geranium. Gypsophila, Paniculata. Heliotrope, Hollvhocks. Lo- belia (hardv sorts), Matricaria, Mvosotis, Pansy, Phlox (hardy). Pinks (hardy), Poppy Iceland, Poppy Oriental, Primrose Pyrethrum, Sweet William, Verbena, Violet, Wallflower.
EDGING AND BORDER PLANTS
Abronia.Ageratum (dwarf), Alyssum Sweet. Beilis, Candytuft. Centaurea “Dusty Miller,” Lobelia, Mignonette, Myosotis. Nasturtium (dwarf), Nemophila. Pansy, Portulaca, Snap Dragon (dwarf), Sweet William, Sweet Peas (dwarf), Violet.
PLANTS FOR BEDDING AND IN MASSES
Adonis, Agrostemma, Amaranthus, Antirrhinum, Asters. Bachelor’s Button, Bal- sam, Cacab'a. Calendula, Calliopsis, California Poppy, Campanula. Canna. Castor Beans, Carnation, Chrysanthemum. Clarkia. Cosmos, Coxcomb, Delphinium. Digi- talis, Four o’Clock, Gaibard'a, Geranium. Heliotrope, Lantana. Larkspur, Linum, Mignonette, Nicotiana, Nigella, Phlox. Petunia. Pinks, Popnv. Salpiglossis, Salvia, Scabiosa. Sunflower (fancy), Stocks, Sweet Sultan, Sweet William, Verbena, Wall- flower, Zinnia.
CLIMBING PLANTS
Bignonia, Canary Bird Flower, Clematis, Cobea, Cypress Vine, Gourds, Japanese Hop, Hyacinth Beans, Ipomoea, Ivy, Maurandia, Morning Glory, Nasturtium, Sweet Peas, Thunbergia, Wistaria.
PLANTS SUITABLE FOR POTS
Abutilon, Ageratum, Asparagus, Begonia, Calceolaria, Carnation, Cineraria, Coleus, Cyclamen, Daisy “Shasta,” Daisy “Paris,” Fuchsia, Geranium, Gloxinia, Heliotrope, Lantana, Mignonette. Mimosa. Mimulus, Petunia (double). Primrose, Smilax. Stocks, Violet.
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FLOWER SEED LIST
(Arranged Alphabetically)
ABROIVI A (Sand Verbena). — A hardy an- nual, trailing in habit, about nine inches high, bearing verbena-like clusters of flowers, which are very fragrant. A native of California. Thrives in dry situations, and is valuable for rock- work or hanging baskets.
Umbellata. — Rosy lilac. Pkt. 5c; oz. 50c.
ADONIS (Floss Adonis, or Pheasant’s Eye).
A hardy annual of easy culture, grow- ing about one foot high. Leaves fine- cut and feathery; flowers crimson. Seed should be sown in the autumn. Pkt. 5c.
AGERATUM (Floss Flower). — A hardy annual of easy culture, especially valu- able for bedding, as it is literally cov- ered with blossoms all summer. Sow the seed early in the spring, either in boxes to transplant, or out of doors, and thin to four to six inches.
Rlne Perfection. — Deep blue, one foot high. Pkt. 5c; y2 ox. 45c.
Mexicanum, Imperial Dwarf Bine. — -
Eight inches high, flowers blue. Pkt. 5c; ox. 60c.
Mexicanum, Imperial Dwarf White. —
Eight inches high, flowers white. Pkt. 5c; y2 ox. 30c.
Little Dorrit. — A perfect mass of blue flowers; plant is six inches high and a foot through. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c.
ALYSSUM (Maritlmiim). — A fragrant, hardy annual, having the odor of honey, and bearing spikes of small white flow- ers in great profusion throughout the summer and autumn. Useful for bor- ders or early bedding flowers. Sow the seed early in spring.
Common Sweet Alys«um. — One foot high, very sweet honey fragrance. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 25c).
Little Gem. — Three to four inches high; fine for borders. Pkt. 5e.
Saxatile. — A yellowish perennial va- riety. Pkt. 5c.
AGROSTEMA (Rose of Heaven). — A hardy perennial, blooming the first season if the seed is sown in the autumn. Plant grows one to two feet high; flowers re- semble Dianthus in bright colors, and are borne on long, slender stems.
Mixed colors, pkt. 5c.
AMARANTHUS. — Hardy annuals, graven especially for their brilliant foliage.
Caudatus (Love Lies Bleeding). — Light yellowish -green foliage; long, droop- ing crimson flower spikes. Plants grow three to four feet high. Pkt. 5c.
Tricolor (Joseph’s Coat), — Plants grow three feet high, with brilliant leaves in variegated red, yellow, green, etc. Pkt. 5c.
AMPELOPSTS, QUINQUEFOLIA. — See Vir- ginia Creeper.
ANGEL’S TRUMPET. — See Datura.
ANTIRRHINUM (Snapdragon). — Antir- rhinum thrive in almost any soil, and should receive more attention. It is un- doubtedly one of the best cut flowers which can readily be grown from seed, while for bedding or borders they are unsurpassed
Antirrhinum Double White
Antirrhinum Double White. — Quite a new departure in the class of tall, large flowering snapdragons is here offered. Out of the mouth-like aperture in the flowers between the upper and lower lips, emerge abnormal' fantastic petals which give a double and beard-like as- pect to the very large bloom. Pkt. 15c.
Majus, Album. — Tall. Flowers of large size, pure white. Pkt. 5c.
Majus, Fire King. — Tall. Resplendent coloring of rich yellow and scarlet crim- son. Pkt. 10c.
Majus, Grandiflora. — Tall. Mixed; in- cluding all the new colors. Pkt. 5c.
Majus, Queen Victoria. — Striking va- riety, sending up numerous long spikes of pure white flowers. Excellent for cutting. Pkt. 10c.
Majus, Straitum.- — Tall. Spikes of beau- tiful striped flowers. Pkt. 5c.
Nanum, Black Prince. — Semi -Dwarf va- riety. Extremely rich color, which makes a splendid contrast with the lighter varieties. Pkt. 10c.
Nanum, Queen of the North. — Semi- dwarf. An pxtremely beautiful pure white variety, well adapted for small beds or borders. Pkt. 10c.
Nanum, Tom Thumb. — Mixed. Pkt. 5c.
AQUTLLEGIA. — A hardy perennial, grow- ing about two feet high and bearing an immense variety of colors on long, smooth stems.
California Hyhrida. — Large yellow flow- ers, orange spurs; an improvement on our native sort. Pkt. 10c.
Coerulea (Rocky Mountain Blue Colum- bine).— Fine deep blue and white; long spurs. Pkt. 10c.
White, Spurred. — Pure white with long spurs. Pkt. 10c.
Single Mixed (A. Vulgaris). — Pkt. 5c. Double Mixed (A. Vulgaris). — Pkt, 5c,
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Aquillega Long Spurred
Long Spurred Hybrids Mixed. — Showy. Pitt. 10c.
Slti n nc ri (Mexican Columbine). — Very
handsome and quite distinct; spurs and petals long, crimson and light green.
Pkt. 10c.
ARCTOTIC (African Daisy?.
Grandis. — Large pearly white Marguer- ite-like flower, with delicate mauve cen- ter surrounded by a narrow golden band. The whole plant is covered with white down. Half hardy annual. Height 2 feet. Pkt. 5c.
ASPARAGUS
Plumosus. — A tender perennial for green-house or potted plant use, with long, fine feathery foliage. The sprays, when cut, retain their freshness in water from three to four weeks. Seeds start slowly and should be soaked in water before sowing. (Pkt. 10c) (100
seeds 50c).
Sprengeri (Emerald Feather). — An early, easily grown, feathery-leaved variety, with drooping branches. The best va- riety for hanging baskets. (Pkt. 10c) (100 seeds 50e).
ASTERS. — A popular half-hardy annual produced in a great variety of classes and an almost endless number of colors. The tallest grow about two feet high, and some varieties of dwarfs are not over three inches high. The best meth- od of culture is to sow the seed in boxes about January 1st, and trans- plant about April 1st to 15th. The seed can be sown, however, in the row where the plants are to remain, thinning them from six to twelve inches apart, accord- ing to variety.
Dwarf Chrysanthemums. — Compact and free flowering, admirably adapted for edging. Height, 1 foot. Mixed. Pkt. 10c.
Globe Flowered. — Quilled flowers and branching habit. A showy class for mixed borders, large and free flowering. Height, 2 feet. Mixed. (Pkt. 10c) (XA oz. 50c).
German Quilled. — Fine variety of quilled flowers. Height, 2 feet. Pkt. 10c. Giant Hohenzollern. — Excellent, robust class with enormous flowers of most refined shape, unsurpased for cutting and exhibitions. Mixed. Pkt. 10c.
' Giant Comet. — Elegant flowers, resem- bling the finest Japanese Chrysanthe- mums. Unrivalled for table decorations. Height, 18 inches. Mixed. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. $1.75).
Hercules Aster, Rosy Lilac. — The Her- cules type, having long, curly petals, which droop and twist gracefully from the center, and are so dense and full as to resemble one of the finest chryanthe- mums; five to six inches across. It needs, however, fine, rich soil to bring out its greatest beauty. Pkt. 25c.
Ostrich Plume Pluto. — A splendid new strain, large massive flowers of the deepest blood red, excellent for cutting.
Pkt. 15c.
Snowball. — A splendid Aster of dwarf symmetrical habit, not more than 12 inches in height. The pure white dou- ble flowers are imbricated, of extraor- dinary size, and are indispensable for exhibitions. Pkt. 10c.
Triumph. — Excellent Paeony-flowered Aster, of Tom Thumb habit. Large in- curved flowers of dark scarlet. Pkt. 10c.
Truffauts Paeony Flowered Perfection.
Large incurved flowers of the brightest colors. Height, 2 feet. Mixed. Pkt. 10c.
Victoria. — One of the finest classes for exhibition; flowers very large as the petals curve outward instead of fold- ing in; the Victoria makes a splendid contrast to the Paeony flowered varie- ties. Height, 18 inches. Mixed. Pkt. 10c.
Queen of the Market. — One of the earli- est blooming varieties, blossoming fre- quently in July. Of spreading habit, 8 to 10 inches high. Blossoms medium sized, and the petals curv^e outward. Mixed, pkt. 10c.
Aster Ostrich Plume Pluto
Ostrich Plume. — Extremely graceful
Aster, with large, loose feathery heads, unrivalled for table decoration, flowers double and semi-double. The branch- ing habit makes this a conspicuous bor- der plant. Height. 18 inches. Mixed. Pkt. 10c.
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Branching Asters
Giant Branching'. — The tallest and best florist’s variety, and, we heartily recom- mend it as the very best type of Aster we have. The plant grows 18 inches
high and about 18 inches in width, and the blossoms, which are large and full- petaled, are borne on long stems or
branches. The most satisfactory type of all Asters, since it is not only a showy bedding flower, but owing to its long stems and large blossoms, is val- uable for bouquets. Comes into flower late in the autumn. Best colors: Carmine, White,
Lavender, Crimson,
Pink, Light Blue,
Rose, Purple.
(Pkt. 10) (oz. $1.00).
AUSTRALIAN PEA VINE (Bolicho* Lig- aosus). — A rapid growing evergreen climbing perennial, flowering freely in large clusters of rose flowers. For covering arbors, trellises, etc., they have no superior. Pink (pkt. 5c) (oa. 25c).
BALSAM OR LADY’S SLIPPER. — A ten- der annual, with brittle stems and fol- iage. Grows about 12 inches high. Flowers both single and double, in bright colors and variations; are wax- like and very attractive. The individ- ual blossoms floating in a dish of water exhibit their beauty to the best advan- tage.
Improved Camelia Flowered. — In its ex- traordinary size, perfect form and bril- liant colors, this fine strain of balsams surpasses all others. Height, 18 inches. Finest mixed. Pkt. 5c.
Rose Flowered. — Handsome double flow- ers in form resembling a rose. Height, 18 inches, fine mixed. Pkt. 5e.
Spotted. — Large semi-double flowers
well adapted for borders, fine mixed colors. Pkt. 5e,
BACHELOR’S BUTTON. See Centanrea.
BALLOON VINE, OR LOVE-IN-A-PUFF.
Climbing annual, with small inferior flowers. The seed pods are curiously swelled or puffed, and are quite attrac- tive. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c).
BEAN (Scarlet Runner). — A popular
climber; the seed is edible and much es- teemed. Flowers scarlet; beans black and lake splashed. (Pkt. 5e) (yz lb. 15c) (1 lb. 25c).
BICNONIA (Trumpet Vine). — Magnificent hardy perennial climber, wih brilliant scarlet or yellow flowers; a most orna- mental and effective covering for walls, houses, etc. 30 feet. Pkt. 5c.
BORDER PINKS. — See Dianthus Plumar- ius.
Beilis (ii/iiglisU kJt*. i
BELLIS PERENNIS (Double Daisy). — A
hardy perennial, blossoming freely all spring and summer. Plant is about four inches high and is valuable for borders. Is much sown in lawns.
Extra Double White, or Snowball. — A clear white variety. (Pkt. 10c (1-8 oz 65c).
Longfellow Double. — Mixed. (Pkt. 10c) (1-8 oz. 50c).
Double Pink— (Pkt. 15c) (1-8 oz. 75c).
our flower seeds are of the best qual- ity that money and experience can pro- duce.
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BEGONIA. — Tender perennial, usually- grown in the green-house. Some vari- eties are especially attractive on ac- count of their foliage, but most vari- eties have exquisitely beautiful wax- like flowers, both single and double. The seed is very small and rather dif- ficult to germinate. It is also very- expensive, some strains being worth far more than their weight in gold. Begonia Hybrida Gigantea Crispa. — The flowers are of enormous size, varying in color from pure white to dark pur- ple. The petals are curled wavelike, the bursting buds are folded and ruf- fled in such a peculiar fashion that they present the appearance of a large dou- ble flower. Pkt. 15c.
Fibrous-Rooted Varieties. — For outdoor culture, having beautiful leaves and bearing clusters of small, waxy flowers. Pkt. 25c.
Begonia Gigantic Crispa
CALENDULA (Pot Marigold). — Very hardy annual, one foot high, blooming freely practically the whole year round. Is of the easiest culture and is desir- able for rather inferior soils, where less sturdy flowers do not thrive. A medicinal extract resembling arnica is made from the flowers.
Double Mixed. — A good mixture of 8 or 10 different shades of yellow, some clear colors and some shaded and striped.
(Pkt. 5e) (oz. 15c).
Meteor. — Large double yellow flowers, striped with orange. Pkt. 5c.
Prince of Orange. — A fine deep orange
Pkt. 5c.
CALCEOLARIA. — A tender perennial, used largely in greenhouses and conserva- tories. Bears a large profusion of small, pocket-shaped flowers, many of which are beautifully tigered or spotted. There is a great variety of shades and colors in various markings.
Grandi flora. — Large-flowered, self-col- ored, profuse flowers. Pkt. 25c.
CALLIOPSIS (See Coreopsis)
CALIFORNIA POPPY (See Eschscholtzla)
CANARY BIRD FLOWER (Tropaeolum Canariense). — A tender, climbing an- nual of the nasturtium family. Blos- soms have curiously winged petals and are light yellow. (Pkt 5c) { oz. 50c>.
CANNA. — See Bulbs, Page 14.
CANNA. — Mixture of the popular vari- eties. Red and yellow flowers. Plants have large ornamental leaves. Pkt. 5c. Crozy’s Varieties. — Mixed. New large- flowered and free-blooming sorts. Pkt. 5c.
CASTOR OIL BEAN (See Ricinus)
Calceolaria
Persicifolia Grandiflora Hybrids. — In- cluding pure white and various pleas- ing shades of mauve, blue, purple and some elegant, semi-double flowers. Height 2 ft. Pkt. lOe.
CANDYTUFT (Iberls). — A hardy annual, growing about 6 to 18 inches high, ac- cording to the variety. The blossoms are borne on variously long spikes, and the newer varieties are quite large flowering and very fragrant. Of easy culture and valuable for bedding or massing.
Amara. — Large, pure white flowers. Pkt~ 5e.
Coronaria Empress. — Large trusses of pure white flowers, the finest candytuft yet raised. Pkt. 5e.
Umbrella Carmine. — Large carmine col- ored flowers. Pkt. 5c.
Umbrellata Hybrida. — Mixed, including the best large flowering varieties. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 25c)..
Umbrellata Purpurea. — Exceedingly showy and effective variety, bearing large spikes of dark crimson flowers.
Pkt. 5c.
See Flowering Bulbs on pages 13 and 14.
See Ger&uiujns on page 15.
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Campanula
CANTERBURY BELLS (Campanula Me- dium).— A hardy perennial, blooming the second year from seed, or the first, if sown early. Grows about three feet high.
Calycanthema. — Improved mixed, a com- bination of the finest and most delicate colors in cultivation, including single, double and cup and saucer varieties, height 2 ft. Pkt. 5e.
Medium. — Choice selection of pleasing colors single mixed. Pkt. 5c.
CARNATION. — Our strain of these popu- lar flowers is unsurpassable in beauty and variety of coloring, also in their delightful fragrance. For largest, rich- est flowers, we recommend their culture in pots of rich soil or small, shallow boxes. Cover the seed lightly, and shade from the strong rays of the sun. When the young plants are two or three inches high, they may be trans- planted out into small beds. Shade and water them until established. Then they can be planted out in well-pre- pared beds, 12 to 18 inches apart. While the weather is cool, the ground should be mulched about 2 inches deep with well-rotted manure. This will not only help to retain the moisture in the ground, but also supply nutriment to the plants. The seed may be sown any time between March and September.
Chaubaud Earliest French. — From the ease with which this fine carnation can be flowered as an annual it has attained a popular position, and will continue to hold a foremost place in the garden. The beautiful fringed double flowers make a brilliant display of attractive coloring in the open and are greatly prized in borders and for table decora- tion. Mixed colors. Pkt. 15c.
Early Flowered Vienna Dwarf. — Extra early flowered strain of compact habit. Invaluable for bedding on account of the extremely free blooming habit of the plants. Colors varied and flowers mostly double. Pkt. 10c.
Marguerite, Mixed Colors. — Very varied; giy«§s a large percentage of fine double floaters. (Pkt. 10c) (1-8 ox. SOc).
Carnation Duchess of Saxony Coburg Gotha Carnation Duchess of Saxony Coburg Gotha. — Giant flowering carnation of a pure white color, freely produced and each bloom standing on a firm, long, erect flower stem. The great merit of this new variety is that it produces its exquisitely scented flowers within six months from date of sowing, saving all the trouble of wintering the plants. Pkt. 20c.
CARNATION (Marguerite Pure White)
Grenadin Scarlet. — A valuable early- flowering variety coming quite true to color and producing an exceptionally large percentage of sweet scented dou- ble scarlet flowers of a most telling col- or. PkL 10c.
Germania. — An excellent companion to the preceding and producing very la,rge double flowers of a deep rich canary yellow. Pkt. 15c.
Marguerite Pure White. — An exquisite sweet scented fringed flower of pure white color. Invaluable for bedding or indoor decoration. Pkt. 10c.
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Centaurea Imper ialis Imperialis Mixed.— Pkt. 10c.
Odorata Marguerite. — Deservedly popu- lar, pure white flowers of the Imperalis class. Pkt. 5c.
Odorata .. Light Blue. — Shows sweet-
scented flowers of clear mauve color. Pkt. 5c.
Odorata Mixed. — Including white and various shades of yellow, mauve, blue and purple. Pkt. 5c.
CHRYSANTHEMUM.— There are many widely different classes of this flower in the hardy or garden varieties, both single and double, and the perennial varieties, chief of which is the double or florists’ varieties, highly prized in the autumn and winter.
Bridal Robe. — Of very compact and up- right habit and not exceeding 10 inches in height, double pure white flowers. With their short closely-set petals the flowers recall the finest forms of very large flowering double Daisies. Pkt. 25c.
Carinatum. — Single mixed, comprising a wide range of attractive colors. Pkt.
5c.
Carinatum Hybridum. — Dwarf double mixed, produce a diversity of colors, including many new 'and attractive shades. Pkt. 5c.
Coronarium Compactum FI. PI. White Pearl. — A vigorous-gro wing class of a branching habit, bearing large, pure, white, double flowers, invaluable for cutting as they retain their freshness for a long period in water. Pkt. 25c.
See our list of books on page 127. Some of them will inter- est you.
CELOSIA (Cockscomb). — Very ornament- al and strong plants, producing mag- nificent spikes of feathery looking flowers. They succeed well in the gar- den and make very attractive pot plants.
Empress. — A handsome strain, large and compact heads; color splendid crim- son. Pkt. 15c.
Celosia Empress
Glasgow Prixe. — A greatly improved strain with immense heads borne on sturdy robust plants of dwarf habit. The color is a rich crimson, excellent for borders. Pkt. 15c.
Pyramidal is Plumosa. — Handsome pyra- midal form bearing long feathery plumes in brilliant colors. Mixed. Pkt. 5c.
Thompsoni Magnifica. — A very fine se lection of the popular feathered Ce>- losia containing many pleasing shades of color carrying from pale yellow to the deepest crimson. Pke. 10c.
CENTAUREA. — A hardy annual, embrac- ing a number of species, some being grown only for their foliage. All va- rieties grow from IV2 to 2 feet high. Sow the seed early and transplant in March. Excepting the white leaved sorts, all make excellent cut flowers. Double Blue. — A vigorous semi-double plant, having a remarkable lasting quality when cut. Pkt. 10c.
Cyanus Emperor William. — The rich, deep blue Bachelors Button. Pkt. 5c. Candidissima or True Dusty Miller. .Broad silvery-white foliage useful for bedding. Height 1 foot. Pkt. 15c. Imperialis. — -A magnificent large flow- ered type exquisitely fringed and de- lightfully scented. The flowers are at least twice the size of the older vari- eties and retain their freshness in wa- ter a long period and are well adapt- ed for cutting. Height 3 feet. Imperialis Pure White. — Pkt. 10c. Imperialis Yellow.— Pkt. 10c.
Imperialis Lavender. — Pkt. 10c.
Mosehata or Sweet Sultan. — A well known type in white, yellow, lavender and purple blossoms.
Fine Mixed. — A combination of various
colors. Pkt. 5c.
Suavealena. — Brighfi. yellow.... flowers.
Pkt. 5c.
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Calliopsis Tiger Star
CALLIOFSIS RADIATA TIGER STAR. — A
rich and continuously blooming annual with pretty, peculiar flowers. The leaflets of each flower are twisted like those of the well known Cactus Dahlia. Toward the center they show a vivid reddish brown coloration, the outer part being brilliant golden yellow tinged. The plants reach a height of about 8 inches and form round compact bushes which are throughout the summer literally covered with pretty flowers. Pkt. 10c. TIntoria. — Showy, yellow and brown flowers, height 2 y2 to 3 feet. Pkt. 5c.
CINERARIA. — A tender perennial, grown principally in the greenhouse, but can be grown in the garden in summer. Seed should be sown in summer, and the greenhouse requires only moderate heat. Plants grow from 1 to 2 feet high and bear clusters of large, single flowers of bright colors. Will do weli in a partly shaded location.
Cineraria Hybrids Grandiflora. — The mixture includes every conceivable shade of pink, carmine, crimson and blue, varying to violet, as well as pure white, and blue and white. The flow- ers are of immense size. Pkt. 35c. Hybrids. — Choice mixed; splendid strain of compact growth, bearing large ex- quisitely colored flowers. Pkt. 25c.
CLARKIA. — A hardy annual of easy cul- ture, growing about 18 inches high and bearing bright rose, white, or purple flowers in great profusion. Native of California. Seed sown in the fall will give early blossoms in the spring. Seed can be sown almost anv time. Double Mixed, pkt. 5c. Single Mixed, pkt. 5c.
CLIANTHTTS BIAMPIERI (Glory Pea of Australia). — One of the most gorgeous flowers in existence; the flowers are pea- shaped, of a brilliant scarlet color with Intense black center; requires a dry, warm soil and little water; 2 ft. high. Soak seeds in hot water before sowing. Pkt. 15c.
CLEMATIS. Large Flowered Mixed.
A popular hardy perennial climber. An old favorite and justly so, for there are few garden climbers that give more satisfaction. Pkt. 10c.
Paniculata. — A very fine hardy climber; leaves bright and glossy green; flow- ers small and hawthorn scented, and just covering the plant when in bloom. Excellent for covering trellises, ceme- teries or fences. Pkt. 10c.
CORE A SCANDENS (Cup and Saucer Vines). — A climber of rapid growth; very valuable for covering trellises, ar- bor, trunks of trees, etc. Will cling to any rough surface, often attaining a height of 30 to 40 feet in one season.
Scandens Purpura. — Large bell-shaped purple flowers. Pkt. 10c.
Scandens Alba. — Pure white. -Pkt. 10c.
CO IX LACHRYMAE (“Job’s Tears”).— Cu- rious ornamental grass with broad, corn-like leaves and seeds of a light slate color. Valuable for winter bou- quets with everlasting flowers. Strings of handsome beads are made from the seeds. Hardy annual; three feet high. (Pkt. 5c) (oss. 30c).
COLEUS. — These beautiful and ornament- al foliage plants, producing the most attractive colors are a most interest- ing subject to grow from seed. To watch the foliage change into a vaMety of colors as it grows day by day, is wonderful. Pkt. 15c.
COLLTNSIA. — A free-flowering and easily grown annual, growing from 1 to 2 feet; flowers white, crimson, purple, etc. A California wildflower. Mixed, pkt. 5c.
CONVOLVULUS (See Morning Glory).
When selecting your flower seeds refer to pages 100 and 101.
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COREOPSIS. — Also known as Calliopsis, will grow luxuriantly in any situation and are most useful, affording a con- stant supply of richly marked flowers for cutting. All varieties are annuals with the exception of C-Grandiflora. Drummond!. — Large, rich, golden yel- low flowers with chestnut-brown cen- ters produced in abundance. Height 18 inches. FkSt. 5c.
Lanceolata Grantliflora. — Produces a profuse and long-continued succession of large, bold, golden yellow flowers during the whole summer months. Seed sown in March will flower the same season. Height 2% feet. I’kt. 10c. Mixed. — A selection of the brightest and richest colored large- flowered va- rieties. (I’kt. 5c) ( n*. 20c).
COSMOS. — A tender annual, with fine-cut, feathery foliage and large, showy blos- soms. The late-flowering or giant type grows 5 to 6 feet high and its blossoms are larger than the early varieties. They bloom late in the fall, or about No- vember 1st.
Cate Giant Crimson. — (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 50o).
Cate Giant Pink — (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 50e). Cate Giant White — (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 50c).
I ale Giant Mixed Colors. — (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 50c).
New Gigantic Orchid Flowering Cady Cennox. — Si«e, 6 to 7 inches in diameter, with wide overlapping petals of an ex- quisite shade of shell pink. The flow- ers are on long stems, making them ex- ceptionally desirable for cutting. Height 5 to 7 feet. Pkt. 10c.
CYfCAMRV. — A tender, bulbous peren- nial, used in greenhouses and window gardens. It is easily grown from seed. Sow in the fall or early spring.
Persicum Giganteum. — Flowers of ex- traordinary size. The leaves are pro- portionately large, marked with silver- grey. Extra choice mixed. Pkt. 20c. Papilin, Butterfly. — Fringed flowers in all possible colors, as white with rose, rose with scarlet, crimson with violet, etc. I’kt. 25c.
Persicum. — Not so large as the Giants, but easier to grow. Choice mixed col- ors. Pkt. 10c.
Cyclamen Victoria. — A truly magnifi- cent strain of Cyclamen, vigorous habit and floriferousness and elegant appear- ance. The lovely margins of the up- per part of the fringed flowers display- ing the softest and richest colors lends to a flowering plant a most enchanting appearance. Tn all possible colors — as white with rose, rose with scarlet, crimson with violet, etc., and the col- oration of the margin always corre- sponds with that of the base of the flower. Pkt. 20c.
CYPRESS VINE (Ipomca Qnamoelit). — A
tender climbing annual with soft fern- like foliage and small star-like flowers. Choice mixed colors. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 50c).
DAHLIA. — A popular summer and autumn blooming plant; is grown from seed or propagate from the bulbous roots. Sow seed early in hot-beds and transplant as soon as danger of frost is past. Cactus. — Mixed, double, with pointed petals. Pkt. 10c.
Double. — Choice mixed colors in great variety and flowers of excellent form.
Pkt. 5c.
Single Mixed. — Seed saved from the choicest varieties. Pkt. 5c.
Lucifer. — Early and extremely free- flowering strain of dwarf habit, with flowers of a rich dark red color, show- ing to great effect above the dark foli- age. Makes a most attractive bed. Pkt. 10c.
Shasta Daisy
DATSY, SHASTA DAISY. — A fine peren- nial plaht bearing large white single
blossoms, with yellow centers. Soak seed in warm water over night before
sowing. Pkt. 10c.
DAISY, DOUBLE (See Beilis)
DATURA (Trumpet Flower). — Tender an- nual, growing about 3 feet high, flow- ers large and trumpet shaped. Fasduosa .. Huberiana. — Choice., mixed colors. Pkt. 5c.
DELPHINUM (See Larkspur)
DIANTHUS, OR PINKS. — Hardy annuals, about 1 foot high, and bearing beauti- fully colored single and double blos-
soms in profusion all summer. Sow seed early in boxes and transplant, or sow in rows where the plants are to re- main, and thin. .
Chinensis Double.— Choice mixed. Larg- est double flowers of beautiful colors. Pkt. 5c.
Dahlia Cactus
DAHLIA BLULBS.— See Page 16.
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Dianthus Plumarius
Chinensis Double. — Choice mixed. Larg- est double flowers of beautiful colors.
Pkt. 5c.
Count Kerchove. — Fine variety of large fringed flowers of beautiful color. Flit. 15c.
Crimson Belle. — Velvety dark red. Pkt. 5c.
Eastern Queen. — Rose pink shade. Pkt. 5c.
Fireball. — Vivid scarlet flowers. Pkt. 5c.
Heddewigii.— Dougle mixed, fringed.
Pkt. 5c.
Heddewigii. — Single mixed, fringed
flowers. Pkt. 5c.
Laciniatus. — Single mixed. Pkt. 5c. Laciniatus. — Double mixed. Pkt. 5c. Mixture of Double and Single Pinks.
This mixture contains the best of the Dianthus varieties. Pkt. 5c.
Mourning Cloak. — Large double flowers almost black in color, beautifully edged with white. Pkt. 5jC.
Plumarius (Grass Pink). — Very hardy producing large fragrant double, semi- double and single flowers of varied colors. Pkt. 5c.
Snow Drift. — Large, pure white double flowers beautifully fringed. Pkt. 5e.
Dianthus Mourning Cloak
DIGITALIS, OR FOXGLOVE. — A hardy
pereifnial, blooming the second yea* from seed. Grows usually about 3 V2 .feet, although in very rich soil some- times 6 feet. The bell shaped flowers are borne on long spikes, and come in shades of purple, lavender, rose and white, all spotted lightly- inside the blossom. Thrive best in cool, shady lo- cations. Fine mixed, pkt. 5c.
Dimorphotheca Aurantiaca
DIMORPHOTHECA AURANTIACA. — The
Golden Marguerite. A rare and ex- tremely showy annual from South Af- rica which has become a great favorite on account of its easy culture and beautifully colored flowers. Its Mar- guerite-like blossoms, produced in great profusiin, are 2 V2 to 2 % in. in diameter. These are a unique glossy rich orange gold, which brilliant color- ing is rendered more conspicuous by the dark disk surrounding the black zone. Pkt. 10c.
DOLICHOS, OR HYACINTH BEAN.— Ten- der, climbing annual. Grows rapidly and is valuable for covering a trellis. Flowers in purple or white; are borne on long stems, the individual blossoms resembling the bean flower, and the or- namental pods resemble bean pods. Sow seed in open ground late in April.
Lablab. — Mixed. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c).
EVERLASTING FLOWER (See Helichry-
s 11 III)
EVERLASTING PEA (See Lathyrus Lati- folius)
DUSTY MILLER (See Centaurea)
EVENING PRIMROSE (See Oenotherg)
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California Poppy
ESCHSCHOLTZIA OR CALIFORNIA
POPPV. — A hardy annual, with fine-cut feathery foliage and beautiful yelvety cup-shaped flowers. Grows from 1 to
1 y2 feet high and blooms profusely. Seed may be sown in the fall and any time thereafter till April, and blossoms may be had from early in January till late in summer. The beautiful State flower of California.
Burbank’s Crimson Flowering.- — Pkt. 10c.
Calif ornlcus. — The bright, orange-yel- low common variety. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 25c). Crocea.- — Pure deep orange. (Pkt. 5c) (ok. 25c).
Mandarin. — Blossoms are copper-col- ored outside and bright yellow inside the petals. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 25c).
Mixture of all varieties. — (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 25c) (lb. $2.25).
BUSH ESCHSCHOLTZIA (See Tin line- man ilia)
FLAX (See Linum)
FEVERFEW (Matricaria Capensis).
Called Double Feverfew. A plant grow- ing 18 inches high and bearing profuse- ly pure white, very double flowers. Pkt. 5c. See also Pyrethrum for edging va- rieties.
FLOWERING SAGE (See Salvia)
FOXGLOVE (See Digitalis)
FUCHSIA (Lady’s Eardrop). — A well known plant of easy culture in pots for the conservatory, parlor decoration or the open ground. Start seed early under glass. Double Mixed. Pkt. 25c.
FOUR O’CLOCK (Mirabilis). — A hardy annual of easy culture, growing about
2 feet high. The plant is free flower- ing, bearing blooms of a great variety of colors and spikes.
Jalapa Marvel of Peru. — Mixed. ..(Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c).
FORGET-ME-NOT (Myosotis). — A hardy perennial, growing 6 to 12 inches high. Small star-like flowers are borne in clusters on long stems; blooms the first year if seed is sown early. Thrives best in a cool, moist location.
Forget-Me-Not
Alpestris. — Blue. Pkt. 5c.
Victoria.— Large flowers; bright azure blue with yellow center; plant sym- metrical, dwarf and strong grower.
Pkt. 10c.
GAILLARDIA. — Beau’ \f ul show plant, re- markable for the profusion, size and brilliancy of its flowers continuing in bloom from early summer till late in the fall. Excellent for beds, borders, or for cutting. Should be sown where they are to bloom, height 18 inches. Grandiflora. — Single perennial variety of varying shades of reddish brown and yellow. Pkt. 5c.
Gaillardia
Picta Loreuziana Double Mixed. — Large heads of bright yellow and red flowers. Very double, with quilled petals, suit- able for bouquets. Pkt. 5c.
Picta. — Favorite bedding plant, produc- ing throughout the summer numerous yellow and scarlet flowers. Pkt. 5c.
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Geranium
GERANIUM. — A half-hardy perennial, flowering- the first year from seed if sown early. A gorgeous flower of nu- merous shades of color bearing con- tinuously renders this one of the most popular plants grown.
Large Flowers of Fancy Show. — This choice mixture includes many of the newest and finest sorts. Pkt. 25c.
GERANIUM CUTTINGS.— See Page 15.
GILIA. — f-A hardy annual growing one foot high, with white, lilac or rose-colored flowers. A native of California. For rock work or borders. Sow seed in the fall. Mixed. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 30c).
GILLYFLOWER (See Ten Weeks’ Stocks)
GLADIOLUS. — Well known magnificent plants, with sword-like leaves and long spikes of flowers of every conceivable color and shade. Many new and rare varieties are produced from seed. Pkt. 15c.
Gloxinia Ornamental Foliage
GLOXINIA. — Beautiful hot-house plants, with large, bell-shapea blossoms, which come in rich, velvety-deep, and bright colors, some of which are beautifully marked. Sow £n the fall or early spring.
Hybridia Grandiflora. — Enormous flow- ers. Pkt. 25c.
Ornamental Foliage. — A new Hybrid fo- liage. The leaves are very large and vary from velvety brown to glossy pur- ple. The enormous flowers, which ap- pear in great profusion, are bright, rosy-carmine, with spotted white throats. Pkt. 25c.
GODRTIA. — A hardy annual, ten inches high, of compact growth, satiny cup- shaped flowers in deep red, pink and white, shaded and blended. Valuable for bedding. Sow seed early in the year; grows wild in California.
Duchess of Albany. — Beautiful glossy, satin-white flowers produced in great abundance. Height 1 foot. Pkt. 5c.
Tlie Bride.— Lovely white flowers suf- fused with rose, height 1 foot. Pkt. 5c.
I ndv Albemarle. — A splendid variety. Flowers large and of intense glowing carmine-crimson, slightly edged with lilac. Height 1 foot. Pkt. 5c.
Ladv Satin Rose. — Bright, rose-colored flowers having glossy satin-like petals. Height 6 inches. Pkt. 5c. '
Wbitnevi. — Highly effective variety with brilliant carmine flowers. Very freely produced on compact plants., height 1 foot. Pkt. 5c.
Whitney! Fnlgida. — An extremely showy variety, flowers of a brilliant crimson-s-earlet. with white center. Very striking- and effective. Pkt. 5c. Semi-Dwarf Mixed. — Including all the finest varieties. Pkt. 5c.
GOURDS. — Some varieties, besides being odd, are very ornamental.
Chinese Bottle. — A useful variety. -Pkt. 5c.
Calabash-shaped.— Height 10 ft. Pkt. 10c.
Dipper or Siphon. — Can readily be made into a dipper. Pkt. 5c.
Dish Cloth, or Luffa. — The inside lining resembles a sponge; very useful. Pkt. 5c.
Mixed Ornamental Varieties. — (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 25c).
Nest Egg. — These resemble a hen’s egg and are frequently used for nest eggs. Pkt. 5c.
Sugar Trough. — Useful for baskets or buckets, holding from two to ten gal- lons each. Pkt. 5c.
Turk’s Turban. — Red, green, striped, etc. ornamental. Pkt. 5c.
GOLDEN-GLOW (See Rudbeekia)
GYPSOPHILA (Baby’s Breath). — A hardy
annual of easy culture. Grows two to three feet high, and bears a profusion of small star-shaped white and pink flowers.
Paniculata. — Fine for bouquets; white- flowers; perennial. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. ftOc).
Elegans.— Annual white. Very largely grown by florists for use in bouquets. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 35c).
HELLIANTHUS (See Sunflower)
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HELIOTROPE. — A half-hardy perennial, growing’ four to eight feet high. Small towers, borne in graceful clusters and Very fragrant. Blooms the first sea- son from seed if sown early. Forms a large plant and requires a roomy situa- tion.
Louise Delaux. — Flowers rose tinted.
Pkt. 10c.
Queen Marguerite. — Purple blue. Pkt. 10c.
White Lady. — Pure white. Pkt. 10c.
Finest Mixed. — A mixture of the ordi- nary true types. Pkt. 10c.
Heliehrysum
HELICHRYSUM (Everlasting Flower).
A free-flowering, hardy annual, grow- ing four to five feet high and bearing beautiful straw-like flowers in a great variety of shades and colors. Makes a very handsome dried bouquet. Mixed. (Pkt. 5c.) (oz. 50c).
HIBISCUS. — A hardy annual, growing about 2 feet high, showing an orna- mental class of plants with large, beau- tiful colored flowers: grows freely in common garden soil.
Africanus. — A showy, hardy annual, cream color with rich brown center. Height 2 feet. Pkt. 5c.
HOLLYHOCK. — A hardy perennial of up- right, stately growth, five to eight feet high. The very double varieties are the most desirable, but the newer, semi- double, fringed types are also very pop- ular.
Allegheny. — This unique and beautiful variety produces semi-double flowers about 3 inches across. The petals are crinkled and fringed like crumpled and slashed satin. Pkt. 10c.
Chater’s Superb Mixed. — Saved from a magnificent collection of fine named double varieties. Pkt. 10c.
New Annual Mixed.— Saved from the best trial varieties, Pkt. 10c.
HUMULUS, OR JAPANESE HOP— A rap- id-growing, hardy climbing annual with dense leaves. Will grow 20 to 30 feet in a season.
Japonicus. — Bright green foliage. Pkt. 10c.
Japonicus Variegatus. — Bright, varie- gated yellow, white and green leaves. (Pkt. 10c) (ok. 40c).
dialer’s Superb Hoil^iiock
HUNNEMANNIA, OR BUSH ESCHSCH- OLTZIA. — Known also as the Santa Barbara Poppy. An erect-growing, tender perennial, about two feet high. Foliage fine-cut, feathery blossoms, beautifully cup-shaped, bright yellow, and about three to four inches across. Stems, long and smooth. Pkt. 5c.
HYACINTH BEAN (See Doliehos)
IMPOMOPSIS. — Specially decorative, half hardy annual with brightly colored flowers and feathery foliage. Height 3 feet.
Elegans Choice Mixed.— Pkt. 5c. (POMOEA. — An extensive genus, includ- ing many well known garden flowers. Are tender climbing annuals, from 5 to 30 feet long. The seed of several va- rieties, especially the moon flower, should have the outer shell punctured and then soaked in water for twelve hours or more to germinate it.
Bona Nox (Evening Glory). — Rosy lilac flowers, expanding in the evening; of very rapid growth. Pkt. 5c.
Coccinea. — Brilliant scarlet flowers, with small foliage. Pkt. 5c.
Hederacea Grand! flora Alba. — Large flowers of pure white. Pkt. 10c.
Learli. — Violet and blue flowers. Pkt. 10c.
Mexlcana Alba. — At night and during dull days the plants are covered with an abundance of large pure white flow- ers, 5 to 6 inches in diameter. Very rapid grower. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 75c). Rubro Coerulea. — Very large, sky-blue flowers. Pkt. 5c.
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Japanese Morning Glory
IMPERIAL. JAPANESE (See list under Morning Glory)
IPOMEA QUAMOCL.IT (See Cypress Vine)
JAPANESE HOP (See Humulus Japoni- eus)
JOB’S TEARS (See Coix Lachryma)
KOCHIA TRICOPHYLLA (Summer Cy- press).— A splendid ornamental annual plant, forming dertse oval bushes, 2 to 2 y2 feet high, of small, feathery, light green foliage. As summer advances this changes to a carmine hue and final- ly to a fiery red. A very attractive plant at all times. Also called “Burn- ing Bush.” Pkt. 5c.
KUDZU VINE (Pueraria Thunbergiana).
A new climber of great merit. This vine is one of the most rapid climbers there is, growing to 20 feet quickly. Called also Jack-and-the-Bean Stalk. Hardy perennial. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 50e).
LARKSPUR, OR DELPHINIUM. — Beauti- ful, hardy border perennials with no- ble spikes of handsome flowers, very useful for cut flowers, etc.
HARDY PERENNIAL UARKSPLTR
Cardinal e. — Very beautiful strain with large handsome flower spikes of bright scarlet; height 4 feet. Pkt. 10c.
Elatum Hybridum Double Mixed.
Large, handsome flower spikes, includ- ing the best of the new double and sin- gle varieties; height 3 feet. Pkt. 5c.
Formosnm. — Rich blue flowers, exceed- ingly effective in borders; height 3 feet. Pkt. 5c.
Hybridum Single Mixed. — Very showy strain. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 75c).
Sulphureum. — Long spikes of charming clear, yellow flowers; quite a distinct color among perennial larkspur; height 3 feet. Pkt. 15c.
Larkspur Mixed
LANTANA. — Tender perennial, growing from *2 to 3 feet high, bearing Verbena- like clusters of flowers, in orange, white, rose and other colors, excellent for bedding.
Choice Mixed. — Pkt. 5c.
LATHRYUS LATHIFOLIUS (Everlasting Pea). — A hardy, perennial climber of great beauty with elegant sweet pea- like flowers in great profusion; height 6 to 8 feet.
Red — Pkt. 5c.
White — Pkt. 5c.
Fine Mixed. — (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 30c).
LAVATERA (Tree Mallow). — A showy hedge plant, growing about 6 feet high and covered with shrimp-pink, cup- shaped flowers. Sow in May in the open ground and thin young plants to 12 inches apart.
Trimestric Alba. — Beautiful large, glossy, pearly-white flowers. An ef- fective contrast to the pink (Rosea* Valuable for borders. Pkt. 5c. Trimestric Rosea. — Magnificent variety of a brilliant rosy-pink. Extremely use- ful for cutting, the blooms remaining in beauty for a long period. Pkt. 5c.
LEPTOSYNE MARTTIMA (See Dahlia).
Along the seashore of Southern Cali- fornia grows this very bright yellow wildflower. The plant is about two feet high and has succulent divided fo- liage. Flowers three to four inches across; annual. Pkt. 5c.
LINUM, OR SCARLET FLAX. — A hardy annual, about one and one-half feet high. Ofg slender and graceful appear- ance, with smooth stems and bright red flowers, which are borne in great profusion. Can be sown early out of doors, and thrives well in good soil. Ruhrum. — (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c).
LOVE-IN-A-MIST (See Nigel la)
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Lobelia Crystal Palace
LOBELIA. — A hardy annual and peren- nial. The annual grows four to six inches high, is of compact growth, and literally covered with small bright flowers. By cutting back the plants during the summer and giving plenty of water they may be kept in flower all summer. Used for ribbon work and borders or hanging baskets.
Beruanl’s Perpetual. — Flowers brilliant ultramarine blue, with a pure white mark at the base of each of the two lower petals; height 6 inches. Pkt. 5c. Cardinalls Queen Victoria, — Beautiful perennial variety with vivid scarlet flowers and metallic crimson foliage; height 2 feet. Pkt. 15c.
Crystal Palace. — Undoubtedly the finest dwarf blue Lobelia for bedding. Plants very compact, profusely covered with rich blue flowers. Height 4 inches. Pkt. 10c.
Hybrida Amanda. — Blossoms, which open rosy-like and pass to a deep amaranth red, an intense shade from which the sharply defined pure white eye stands out in telling contrast. Pkt. 15c.
Royal Purple. — Dark, bronzy green fo- liage, flowers rich purple-velvet with clear white eye. A splendid variety for ribbon borders, window boxes , etc. Height 6 inches. Pkt. 5c.
LOVE LIES BLEEDING (See Amarantkus Caudatus)
LUPTNUS, OR LTTPINS. — Hardy native California annuals, in great variety, growing from one to three feet high and bearing spikes pf pea-shaped flow- ers. Of the easiest culture. Sow in the open ground and thin to six inches apart.
DunnettI Superbus. — Handsome spikes of flowers in yellow, purple and white; height 2 feet. Pkt. 5c.
Harfwegf. — A great improvement on the common Lupin; flowers blue and white. Height 2 feet. Pkt. 5c.
Hybridus. — Flowers ranging from pure white to golden yellow, and from pal- est mauve to richest purple, including many unusual and pretty shades. Pkt. 5c.
Hybridus Atrocoeineus. — The finest of all the genus; large spikes of scarlet, white-tipped flowers; height 2V2 feet.
Pkt. 5c.
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LUPINUS — Continued.
Mutabilis. — Showy spikes of blue and . white flowers; height 3 feet. Pkt. 5c. Sulphureus. — Long stems of bright yel- low flowers, dwarf branching habit; * height 8 inches. Pkt. 5c.
Marigold Gold Ring
LYCHNIS (Jerusalem Cross). — Hardy pe- rennial growing about three feet high and bearing bright-colored flowers in clusters. Of easy culture.
Haageana. — Orange, crimson and scar- let flowers. Pkt. 5c.
MARIGOLD. — A hardy annual, in dwarf and tall varieties, growing from 6 inches to 3 feet high. The flowers are various shades of yellow and brown. The tall varieties are very valuable for large bedding or background work, and the dwarf varieties for borders.
African Tall Double Orange. — Beauti- fully formed flowers of gigantic size and bright color; height 2 y2 feet. Pkt. 5c.
French Tall Striped. — The flowers have a yellow ground, with rich brown markings; height 2 feet. Pkt. 5c.
Gold Ring. — The color is a dark vel- vety brown, gracefully surrounded by a distinct gold ring. The compact, bushy plant flowers abundantly and is more lasting than any other annual. Pkt. 10c.
Legion of Honour. — Beautiful, free- flowering, single Marigold. Flowers bright clear yellow, blotched with rich brown. Admirably adapted for beds or ribbon borders; height 9 inches. Pkt. 5c.
Tall Double Lemon. — A charming shade of color; height 2 y2 feet. Pkt. 5c.
Tall Double Mixed. — A combination of the best varieties;, height 2 feet. Pkt. 5c.
Dwarf Double Mixed. — Profuse flower- ing, and well adapted for a bedding display in autumn; height 1 foot. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 25c).
MATRICARIA (Double Feverfew).
Bushy perennial garden plant, bearing quantities of white and yellow double button-like flowers; useful for cutting. Golden Ball. — Very striking double golden yellow flowers; height 1 foot Pkt. 10c.
Silver Ball. — Dainty, milk-white, fully double flowers, which make a pretty contrast with Golden Ball. Pkt. 10c.
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MARVEL. OF PERU (See Four O’Clock)
MAURANDIA (Giant-Flowering) . — Beau- tiful climber for either garden or green- house decoration and for hanging baskets; gemmed with Gloxinia-shaped flowers of rich purple, white and rose, fully double the size of the older, well- known sorts. The plants from seed sown in spring will begin flowering by July and continue until frost. Mixed colors. Pkt. 5c.
MIGNONETTE. — Hardy annual, growing 6 to 12 inches high and bearing pyramid- shaped spikes, exceedingly fragrant. Sow in the fall for early blossoms in the spring. Valuable for potting, bedding or border. The flowers are not attrac- tive except for their fragrance.
Allen’s Defiance. — Long spikes of whit- ish flowers and compact growth. (Pkt. 10c) ( oz. 50c).
Grand! flora Amellorata. — I m m e n s e
spikes of deep red flowers freely pro- duced on sturdy plants of somewhat dwrarf habit, height 15 inches. Pkt. 5c. Goliath. — Robust growing variety with enormous spikes of red colored flowers; height 15 inches. Pkt. 10c.
Machet. — A dwarf compact variety, with large stubby spikes covered with cop- per-red flowers, etc. Pkt. 5c.
Mignonette
Parson’s White. — A tall variety, with long spikes with silver-white flowers.
(Pkt. 5c) (oz. 50c).
Sweet scented (Reseda Odorata). — Pkt. 5c) (oz. 25c).
Victoria. — Flowers of a deep red color, well formed spikes; height 1 foot. (Pkt. 5c).
MINA LOBATA. — A fine annual climber which grows very rapidly to a height of 20 or 30 feet in a season. The leaves are of good size and dense, and the flowers are freely borne in clusters; orange red. Pkt. 10c.
MOMORDTCA v Balsamlna ) (Balsam Ap- ple).— A climbing annual, growing about 10 feet long. Has graceful and orna- mental foliage, yellow flowers and warted golden yellow fruit, with large carmine-red seeds. Balsam Apple and Balsam Pear are climbers which thrive in hot locations, and are much planted around Bakersfield. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 40c).
Charantia, or Balsam Pear. — Same as the Balsam Apple, but fruit is pear- shaped. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 40c).
MOONFLOWER (See Ipomea Grand! flora Alba).
MORNING GLORY (Convolvulus Major) (See also, Ipomea). — Free flowering, beautiful climbers with rich and var- ied colored flowers, very useful for covering lattice work, verandas, etc., where they are exceedingly effective.
Imperial Japanese. — (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 25c). Major Tall Mixed.— (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c).
Minor Dwarf Mixed. — A beautiful hardy bedding and border plant, attaining a height of about 1 foot. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c).
MOURNING BRIDE (See Scabiosa)
MUSK PLANT (See Mimulus Moschatus) MYOSOTIS (See Forget-Me-Not)
See pages 83-84-85. Insecti- cides for all purposes.
Mimulus (Monkey Flower)
MIMULUS. — A half hardy perennial, growing from 6 inches to 1 foot high. Blooms freely and exists in a large variety of colors. For gardens in a moist, shady situation. Blooms first year from seed if sown early.
Cardinalis. — Scarlet flowered perennial; 18 inches high; useful for a border; free flowering. Pkt. 10c.
Moschatus, or Musk Plant. — Fragrant plant, with small yellow blossoms, shotted lightly with brown. Pkt. 5c.
Tigrinus, or Monkey Flower. — Large>
flowers of several colors, and spotted.
Pkt. 10c.
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Nasturtium Dwarf
NASTURTIUMS (Culture). — To grow Nasturtiums well and secure a fine dis- play of flowers, it is necessary that the soil in which they are grown be very poor and dry, otherwise a superabund- ance of foliage will be produced to the exclusion of the flowers.
Dwarf or Tom Thumb Varieties. — An- nual, 8 inches to one foot tall; useful for bedding and borders, flowering through the summer and also through the winter in location where they are not cut by frost.
Chamelion. — A. most remarkable Nas- turtium. The markings and colors of the flowers on a single plant vary from sulphur yellow to deep crimson, while others are beautifully spotted or mar- ble; “height 1 foot. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (V4 lb. 50c).
Crystal Palace Gem.— -Primrose colorec flower, blotched maroon; height 1 foot. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (% lb. 30c).
Empress of India. — Flowers crimson scarlet, foliage dark green. Height 1 foot. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) ( V4 lb. 30c). King Theodore. — The darkest dwarf variety, deep maroon, foliage very dark green. Height 1 foot. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (% lb. 30c).
King of the Tom Thumbs. — Flowers scarlet, foliage dark green. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (% lb. 30c).
Lady Bird. — Flowers tooldly marked with dazzling scarlet on a golden' yel- low ground. Splendid dark foliage, height 1 foot. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (% lb. 30c).
New Scarlet. — Geranium-leaved, is of compact dwarf growth, bright scarlet flowers, leaves of unusual thickness; a plant desirable for beauty and also for its fine quality as a salad plant. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 25c).
Othello. — Dark maroon flowers, height 1 foot. (Pkt. 5e) (oz. 10c) (% lb. 30c). Pearl. — Flowers creamy white, height 1 foot. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. iOc) (*4 lb. 30c). Ruby King. — Charming rose carmine flowers, dark foliage, height 1 foot. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (H lb. 30c).
Pine Mixed. — Combination of all the dwarf varieties; makes a grand display in a large bed. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (*4 lb. 30c).
Tall Varieties. — Climbing annuals, six to ten feet, of easy culture. Useful for covering fences, etc., and also very ef- fective when allowed to run on the ground. -
Butterfly. — Light yellow with blotch of deep red on the lower petal. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (% lb. 30c).
NASTURTION (Continued).
Dumnet’s Orange. — Deep orange marked with crimson blotches. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (% lb. 30c).
Chameleon. — A most remarkable Nas- turtium. The markings and colors of the flowers on a single plant vary from sulphur yellow to deep crimson, while others are beautifully spotted or mar- bled. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (% lb. 30c).
Crystal Palace. — Bright orange scarlet with bronze markings. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (% lb. 30c).
Giants of Calif. Mixed. — This mixture is composed of the finest and most dis- tinct varieties in this grand free flower- ing type. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (^4 lb.
50c).
Midnight. — Flowers are a deep brown- ish red. The soft velvety texture of the petals being crumpled or partially fold- ed. The foliage dark green. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (i/4 lb. 30c).
Sunlight. — Flowers are clear golden yellow of the largest size. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (1/4 lb. 30e).
Tall Mixed. — Of many bright colors, very effective. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) lb. 30c).
NEMOPHILA, OR LOVE GRASS. — A hardy annual about six inches high. Has small, cup-shaped blossoms about one inch in diameter, in white and shades of blue.
Insignis Alba. — A pure white flowered variety. Pkt. 5c.
Insignis (Baby Blue Eyes). — Sky blue, with white eyes. Pkt. 5c.
Maculata. — White, with each petal spot- ted violet at tip. Pkt. 5c.
NICOTI ANA, OR FLOWERING TOBAC- CO.— A half hardy annual, growing 3 feet high, with slender tubular flower. Belongs to the tobacco family. Re- quires plenty of room in the garden. Affinis. — White, and very fragrant. Pkt. 5c.
Grand iflora Purpurea. — Reddish -purple flowers. A robust ornamental variety, excellent for sub-tropical garden, height 5 feet. Pkt. 5c.
J§anderaea. — A new, large, flowering type, with various bright-colored blos- soms. Pkt. 10c.
NIG ELLA (or Love-in-a-Mist). — A harl> annual, one foot high, with finely cut foliage. Oddly shaped blossoms in blue and white, and curious seed pods. Of easy culture.
Miss Jekyll. — Long stemmed flowers which are of a clear corn-flower blue, elegant foliage, height 18 inches. Pkt. 5c.
OENOTHERA (or Evening Primrose). —
An attractive hardy perennial border plant of dwarf compact habit, produc- ing an abundance of bright showy flow- ers, in white, pale yellow, rose, etc. Of very easy culture, preferring a light, dry soil.
Fine Mixed. — Height 6 inches. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c).
PENTSTEMON
HartwegS Hybrida Mixed. — The large Gloxinia shaped blooms vary from pure white, pink, rose and crimson to mauve and purple, including many which are beautifully edged. Hardy perennials. Height 2 feet. Pkt. 10c.
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SUPERB PANSIES
All our Pansy seed is obtained from the most noted European specialists. Pansies thrive best in a moist, shady location and' in rich loamy soil. Seed should be sown in the autumn for early spring blossoms, or can be sown early in the year for good flowers later in the spring. The plants must be transplanted twice in order to get the largest flowers; once from the seed box to a chosen bed, and again to the open garden. This important for large size pansies; uses manure liberally. The blossoms are usually larger in the spring and again in the fall, and while they bloom freely all summer, the blossoms are small during the hot months.
Benary’s Non Plus Ultra. — The richest mixture ever sent out. Contains the Blotched and Masterpiece varieties. Fkt. 25c.
BRIDESMAID GIANT Shades of white
shining- rose, blotched. Pkt. 15c. Bugnots Superb Blotched. — Very beau- tiful class, of enormous flowers with broad blotches, many having the two upper petals finely lined, showing a great diversity of handsome and rare colors. Pkt. 15c.
Cassiers Large Flowered Blotched. —
The largest flowered class of blotched pansies. An incomparable strain, pro- ducing many beautiful and rare var- ieties. Pkt. 15c.
Giant Eros. — This grand novelty pro- duces very large flowers of a deep velvety brown color, with a broad gold- en yellow margin. The back of each bloom has the same broad margin as the front side, while the dark velvety center is shining through. Pkt. 15c. Emperor Frederich. — Dark red, bordered with orange scarlet. Pkt. 10c.
Emperor William (Ultramarine Blue). — Of fine texture, very showy. Pkt. 5c. English Mixed. — The old faced pansy plant of compact habit. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 75c).
Faust (King of Blacks). — Large, well formed, glossy black flowers. The plants are compact and bloom for a long time. Pkt. 5c.
French Large Flowered Mixed. — An ex- cellent strain. Pkt. 5c.
EXTRA FINE GIANT-FLOWERED PAN- SIES
Giant Pale Blue. — Gigantic blooms of a delicate mauve-blue shade with paler center, freely produced on compact plants. Pkt. 10c.
Giant White (Black Eye. — Large well formed flowers with black center. Pkt. 10c.
Giant White. — Very large, well formed white flowers with dark purple eye.
Pkt. 10c.
Giant Yellow (Black Eye). — Large hand- some flowers of a rich yellow with black eye. Pkt. 10c.
Giant Prince Henry. — Darkest blue* very large beautiful flower. Pkt. 10c-
Pansy Psyche
Pansy Psyche. — Not many of the pansy varieties have such a winning appear- ance as Psyche. The characteristic five velvety, violet blotches are surrounded by a broad white edge. It is an ideal exhibition or market pansy. Pkt. 15c.
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Pansy Giant Andromeda
Giant Curled Andromeda. — A charming strain of pansy with elegantly frilled flowers, some so full as to appear double. The color is a very delicate apple-blossom, generally showing a soft lavender blue or rosy lilac hue, ren- dered still more effective by a somewhat darker veining. The blooms are of im- mense size. Unusually true to color from seed. A decided acquisition. Pkt. 20c.
Lord Beaeonstield. — Purple-velvet upper petals shading off to a light tint. Flow- ers large. Pkt. 5c.
Masterpiece Exhibition. — The finest strain of pansies in cultivation, saved only from the largest and best shaped flowers of the richest colors which are elegantly curled and undulated, some so full as to appear double. Pkt. 25c.
Madam Perret. — Striking and distinct variety of unusually compact habit. The lower petals are generally of canary- yellow, white or rose-pink marked with
Surple or crimson. The upper petals right red and deep purple or outlined with a margin of white. Pkt. 5c.
Odier Casser Bugnot Mixed. — This mix- ture is unsurpassed. Contains the very best of each of the varieties. Pkt. 25c.
Odier Mixed. — Extra choice; very fine strain of three and five blotched show pansies. Pkt. 5c.
Parisian Large Stained Mixed. — Beau- tiful improved strain of Trimardeau pansies, mostly white ground and fine blotched varieties.^ Pkt. 10c.
President Carnot. — Odier type, white petals with violet blotch. Pkt. 15c.
PANSY (Continued).
Striped and Mottled. — Large flowers handsomely striped and mottled. Pkt. 5c.
Trimardeau or Giant Mixed. — A very showy class of vigorous compact growth, flowers of an enormous size, finest strain. Pkt. 10c.
Triumph of the Giant. — Very large frilled blooms. A great variety of rich and beautiful colors. Very showy class.
Pkt. 25c.
Violet Purple. — Handsome flowers of a rich purple. Pkt. 5c.
Passion Flower
PASSION FLOWER. — A hardy perennial climber, very satisfactory for immense growth, as it will cover a porch of small cottage in one season.
Passiflora Fdulis. — See page 7.
Alba. — Pure white. Pkt. 10c.
Coernica Grandiflora. — Sky-blue. Pkt.
10c.
Pink. — Pkt. 10c.
PETUNIA. — A splendid race of plants, rich and varied colors* and profuse flowering with their charming and ten- der looking flowers, they are very beau- tiful for groups in the open. For pot culture also, Petunias are almost un- surpassed. Sow seed early in spring, scatter thinly on an even surface and barely cover the seed with sand. If intended for the open ground plant out into a frame to be kept till planting- out time. If for pots, pot singly into small pots in strong rich soil mixed with sand and shift as the plants grow larger.
Fimbriata. — The most imposing Petu- nia yet introduced. Large finely im- briated flowers of a great diversity of charming colors. Pkt. 20c.
Giants of California Single. — The larg- est of all Petunias having gigantic flowers with beautifully veined throats.
Pkt. 15c.
Grandiflora Single Mixed. — Exceedingly handsome and free flowering, contain- ing the greatest variety of colors, yel- low throated, veined and blotched. Very large flowers. Pkt. 15c.
Hybrida Fine Mixed. — The best Petunia for massing in beds and borders, yield- ing a profusion of brilliantly marked flowers. Pkt. 5c.
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Phlox Stella
Coeeinea. — Habit similar to Alba. Coloi brilliant scarlet, flowers profusely. Height, 2 feet. Pkt. 10c.
Druinmonilii Gramtiflora Alba. — Pure wliite flowers, very large and perfectly formed. Height, 2 feet. Pkt. 5c. Drummomlii (Dwarf Snowball). — A dwarf, compact and very free blooming Phlox. Flowers large and pure white. An excellent companion to Fireball. Height, 1 foot. Pkt. 10c.
Drummondii Fireball. — -Habit similar to the Snowball; color brilliant red; flow-^ ers profusely. This and Snowball are two of the most effective varieties of Phlox in existence Height, 1 foot. Pkt. 10c.
Poppy Charles Darwin
POPPIES. — The different varieties of pop- pies are always favorites for outdoor display and the cultivation of them being so extremely si’-^rde en + i’t1''« to a place in every garden. Seed should be sown where the plants are intended to flower, because it is difficult to trans- plant them with any measure of suc- cess. During March or April sow in rows or groups and thin to about 1 foot apart.
Admiral. — Large, pure white, single
paeony flowered variety, \yith band of brilliant scarlet around the top. (Pkt. 5c) ok. 35c).
Double Fringed Petunia
Superb Double Fringed Mixed. — One of
the finest strains of Petunias in exist- ence. The double flowers are very large, full and symmetrically formed, having the edges of the petals beauti- fully fringed. Pkt. 35c.
PELARGONIUM. See Geranium.
PHLOX DRUMMONDII. GrandGicra. — A
hardy annual, growing from six inches to one foot high and bearing beautiful, soft-petaled and brilliantly colored flowers all spring and summer. Fine forv bedding and massing. Sow seed in the fall for early flowers.
Cuspilata (or Star Phlox Stella). — A flower a color which strongly re- sembles that of the popular dwarf sort Fireball. Excellent for dwarf groups and for pots. Height, 1 foot. Pkt. 15c.
Phlox
Drummondii Dwarf Mixed. — iV selection of brilliant colors, strongly recom- mended for beds, edgings or borders. Pkt. 5e.
Isabellina. — A splendid strain of Phlox; flowers of a soft primrose color. Height, 2 feet. Pkt. 10c.
Finest Mixed. — (Pkt. 10c) oz. 75c), Perennial. — Indispensable for border plant. Seed saved from the finest bright colored flowers. Height, 2 feet. Pkt. 10c.
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Alpinnm (Alpine Poppy). — A Qharming little poppy with bright flowers resem- bling those of the Iceland Poppy, but the plants are more dwarfed. Excellent for sunny borders or rock work. Height 6 inches. (Pkt. 10c) (XA oz. 75c). Carnation Double Mixed. — Choice as- sortment of brilliant colors. Flowers very double and well fringed. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 20c).
Charles Darwin.— -Handsome flowers of a rich dark purple, with a large velvety black spot starting from the base of each petal. Pkt. 15c.
Danebrog or Danish Cross. — Very showy variety, producing large flowers of bril- liant scarlet, with a silvery- white spot on each petal, forming a white cross.
(Pkt. 5c) (oz. 30c).
Glaucuin (Tulip Flowered). — Beautiful variety, producing flowers of the most vivid scarlet, effective for beds or masses. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 75c).
King Edward. — With this new novelty we have added to the rich collection of single annual Poppies growing 2^ feet in height, deep scarlet, shaded crimson red of gorgeous effect, which is height- ened by the large black blotch adorn- ing each petal for half its length from the base. From this sable hue the yel- low antlers stand out in appropriate contrast. Pkt. 15c.
Mikado. — Effective double poppy with deeply lacinated petals; white and rose above. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 20c).
Nudicaule (Iceland Poppy). — A beauti- ful class of dwarf Perennial Poppies, which if sown in March will flower the same year. The blossoms are bright yellow, borne on slender stems about 1 foot high. Useful for cutting and the flowers exhale an agreeable perfume. Pkt. 5c.
Paeony Flowrered Double Mixed. — Im- posing double globular flowers. Well adapted for shrubberies and large bor- ders. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 20c).
Shirley. — The most charming poppV in cultivation. The blossoms are bright and showy and include an almost end- less variety of colors, from pure white, pink, terra cotta, salmon, chamois, and rosy carmine, to brilliant crimson, many of the flowers being beautifully flaked or edged with white. ( Pkt. 5e) to*. 25c)
Poppy King Edward
Virginian Poppy. — This new large flow- ering poppy of the annual class pro- duces ^beautiful large, white flowers with fringed soft pink edge. Cut flow- ers in vases, etc., are of quite a charm- ing effect, and are for this purpose es- pecially recommended as they are very lasting when cut in tthe morning, as a color-showing bud. Pkt. 10c.
Mixed Colors. — (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 45c).
Romney’s Coulterii
ROMNEYA COULTERII (California Tree
Poppy). — Also well known as the Ma- tilija Poppy; perennial. It is of value as a cut flower, lasting well in water, and its delicate primrose-like perfume is most acceptable. They never lose the crumpled folds that in the case of most poppies betoken newly-opened state. Flowers are four to five inches across, pure white, with a fine bunch of yellow stamens, resembling white, single peonies Pkt. 10c.
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LARGE PRIMULA, or CHINESE PRIM- ROSE.— Charming- profuse blooming
plants, indispensable for winter and spring decoration in the house. For a succession of blooming plants sow the seed from March to May and again in July or August. In planting, cover the seed lightly and keep moist, transplant when the second leaf appears and keep repotting the plants as they grow and increase in size.
Auricula. — Choice mixed, saved from all the best sorts, embracing many delicate and brilliant shades. Pkt. 15c. Chinensis Fimbriata Mixed. — Beautiful fringed flowers of gigantic size and great substance. Foliage elegantly curled. Pkt. 25c.
Chinesis Stellata or (Star Primula) Mixed. — A distinct and beautiful class; will be found indispensable for general decoration work. Pkt. 25c.
Japoniea Mixed. — Bright and snowy flowers, borne in whorls and stems 6 to 8 inches long. Pkt. 10c.
Pyrethrum
PVRETHRUM. — Handsome plants of easy culture. Invaluable for bedding pur- poses, especially for ribbon borders. Golden Feather. — Fine compact habit of growth, with bright yellow foliage, largely used for edgings and ribbon borders. Height, 9 inches. Pkt. 10c. Roseum. — A hardy perennial, with red petaled flowers radiating from a golden yellow center. Bubach, or insect pow- der, is made from the dry leaves. Pkt. 5c.
Selagionides. — A distinct form with moss-like foliage, quite as bright in color as the Golden Feather and does not flower until late in the season. Height, 6 inches. Pkt. 5c.
PORTULACA. — Beautiful race of dwarf plants for rock work or dry sunny lo- cations, bearing blossy cup-shaped blos- soms in brilliant colors.
Double Mixed. — Saved from the finest flowers only, and will produce a large percentage of doubles. Pkt. 10c.
Single Mixed. — Large flowers. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 50c).
RICINUS (Castor Oil Plant). — Effective for semi-tropical gardens. Earily raised from seed, and should be grown in deep, rich soil.
Cambodgiensis. — The main stem and leaf stalks are shining ebony, leaves large, regularly divided and richly col- ored. The foliage assumes different shades as the plant increases in size. Height, 3 feet. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c).
Ricinus Gibsoni. — A very fine variety with rich, lustrous, red foliage. Height, 5 feet. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c).
RUDBECKIA (Bicolor Superba)
Coneflower. — Fine free flowering an- nual variety, forming a dense bush and producing in great abundance on long stems its bright flowers. The disc is brown, the flowers golden yellow, with large velvety brown spots at the base. Very effective and useful for cutting. Pkt. 10c.
Laciniata. — A- single, bright yellow per- ennial plant, blossoming in the late summer. Four to six feet tall. The double form, known as Golden Glow, is propagated by division of the root crown. Pkt. 10c.
SALPIGLOSSIS
Fine Mixed. — Highly ornamental half- hardy annual with large, veined, funnel- shaped flowers; much prized for cut- ting; very showy in beds or border. A bed of these beautiful plants is one of the most striking features of the garden during July and August. Pkt. 5c.
SALVIA, OR FLOWERING SAGE. — A
tender perennial blooming the first sea- son from seed and growing two or three feet high. The blossoms are borne on long stems in racemes or spikes, and are fragrant.
Patens.^ — Valuable for bedding; bright blue flowers. Height, 2 y2 feet. Pkt.
10c.
Splendens. — Gorgeous plants, with nu- merous flowers, which are displayed with striking effect against the deei> green foliage. A bed of this flower is exceedingly beautiful during the au- tumn. Height, 2 feet. Pkt. 5c.
SCARLET FLAX. See Linum.
SCABIOSA, OR MOURNING BRIDE.—
The tall flowers are especially adapted for cutting and massing in the garden. Annual (self-sown in California), 2 % to 4 feet high. These new flowers are double clear to the center, covering the thimble-shaped cone.
Tall Double Mixed. — Immense flowers; very double. Pkt. 5c.
Dwarf Double Mixed. — Beautiful colors; very effective. Height, 12 inches. Pkt. 5c.
Caucasia. — A highly decorative variety. Flowers large and of a soft mauve or heliotrope color. Height, 2 feet. Pkt. 10c.
Snowball. — Large head of lovely pure white flowers. Height, 3 feet. Pkt. 5c.
SCHIZANTHUS. — Very beautiful and in- teresting annuals. Indispensable for green house and conservatory decora- tion or outdoor culture.
Wisetonensis. — Flowers large and of various pleasing shades. Height 2 feet. Pkt. 5c.
Finest Mixed. — A mixture of all the most showv varieties, height 2 feet.
Pkt. 5c.
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SENSITIVE PLANT. — An interesting plant, the leaves of which close when touched; elegant foliage; flowers pink. Pkt. 5c.
SUPER-SENSITIVE PLANT.— ( A LMOST HUMAN.) A Botanical Curiosity. — So
sensitive is this plant that if touched the leaves will fold and stems drop down. A lighted match being applied to one of the leaves, it will cause the whole plant to violently close up as if in pain. If a glass jar with a piece of cotton satur- ated with chloroform is placed over the plant, it will cause it to slowly sleep. At night the plant closes; at daylight it opens. The plant will’ grow to a height of from two to four feet, has beautiful green leaves and pretty pink flowers. Price of seed, 5c per packet.
SMILAX. — A climbing perennial, with beautiful, bright-green, glossy leaves, much esteemed for its long, delicate sprays of foliage. Largel vused for dec- orating. Start seed under glass and transplant six inches apart. It requires strings or wires to climb on when very young. Pkt. 5c; oz. 50c.
California Double Sunflower
SUNFLOWER (Helianthus). — Stately, har- dy annuals of easy culture. The smaller flowered varieties being also useful for cutting.
California Double. — Large, massive, bright yellow flowers, height 6 feet.
Pkt. 5c.
Double Dwarf. — Very attractive variety covered with an abundance of golden yellow flowers, height 3 feet. Pkt. 5c.
Miniature. — Very popular Sunflower of branching habit, producing in great abundance, small golden yellow flowers with black centers. Exceedingly valu- able for cutting. Height 4 feet. Pkt. 5c.
SNAPDRAGON. See Antirrhinum.
STATICE (Sea Lavender). — Splendid hardy perennials, with tufted grass-like foli- age, from which issue long stems ter- minating with large globular heads of rose pink flowers. Sometimes called sea pinks.
Suworowi. — Flowers bright rose color. Valuable for wiqter bouquets. Pkt. 5c.
New Red Sunflower
New Red Sunflower is a very apt description of this new variety. The plant is of freely branching habit, with well-shaped, dark- centered flowers of bright chestnut red, merging to yellow at the tips of the petals, height 6 feet. Pkt. 25c.
STOCKS (Ten Weeks’ Stocks, or Gilli- flowers; Levoje). — The stock is one of the many popular plants used for bed- ding. For brilliancy and diversity of color, fragrance, profusion and dura- tion of bloom it is unsurpassed. Hardy annual.
Apple Blossom. — The long spikes of ap- pie-blossom flowers are produced on plants of compact habit. Pkt. 10c.
Empress Elizabeth. — Carmine pink
spikes of double flowers. Height, 15 inches. Pkt. 10c.
Giant Almond Blossom. — Quick growth with flowers of a very large size. The color is white shaded carmine. Pkt. 15c.
Giant Beauty of Nice. — Branching; ex- cellent for winter if sown in July or August. Delicate flesh pink spikes of double flowers. Heiglrt 2 inches. Pkt. 10c.
Giant Crimson King. — Long spikes, of a rich crimson color. Pkt. 15c.
Giant Queen Alexander. — Similar to the above except in color, which is rosy lilac. Pkt. 15c.
Mont Blanc. — This is indeed a wonder- fully fine type of the largest white sweet-scented flowers. This variety can be cultivated either as a summer or as a winter stock, and owing to its unrivalled freedom of bloom will be found excellent for bedding or for cul- ture. Pkt. 20c.
White Lady (White Empress Elizabeth)
New, massive spikes of strikingly large and very double snowy Ayhite flowers. Height, 20 inches. Pkt, 25c,
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PERPETUAL, OR BRANCHING. — Cut and
come again, 10 weeks; are especially valuable during- summer and winter for cut flowers. They grow out numerous side branches, all bearing very double fragrant flowers.
Brompton or Winter Finest Mixed. —
These varieties give a large percentage of double flowers of a pleasing com- bination of colors. Plants of a com- pact habit. Pkt. 10c.
Dwarf German Ten Weeks. — Finest mixed brilliant colors only. Pkt. 10c.
Giant Perfection Ten Weeks Mixed. —
Branching habit; very large and full double flowers, the plants growing to a height of 15 to 18 inches. Pkt. 10c.
Large Flowering Dwarf Ten Weeks Mixed. — A fine type of the ordinary large flowered strain. A large percent- age of the flowers coming double. Pkt. 10c.
Princess Alice. — Beautiful white flow- ers. Excellent for cutting. Pkt. 10c. Perpetual or Branching Mixed. — Finest assorted colors. Pkt. 10c.
SWEET PEAS — GIANT SPENCER TYPE Aggeler A Musser Selected Giant Or- chid Flowering Sweet Peas. — A grand new class of Sweet Peas, having large, round open flowers of extraordinary size, often two inches across, with wavy standard and wide spreading wings. Bears profusely, often four flowers on a stem.
American Spencer. — Scarlet striped with white. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 25c).
Asta Ohn, Spencer. — Soft pinkish lav- ender, self. Very large and wavy.
(Pkt. 10c) (oz. 25c).
Black Knight. Spencer. — Deep maroon, very large. (Pkt. 10c) (oz, 25c).
Clara Curtis, Spencer. — Very large, wavy cream or light primrose. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 2 5e>.
Othello Spencer
Countess Spencer. — “Hybrid,” a very large flowered variety, a lovely shell pink but sports various shades of pink, rose and lavender. Flowers usually four on a stem. (Pkt. 10c) ( o/„ 25c).
Dainty Spencer. — White with pink wavy edges. (Pkt. 10c) (bz. 25c).
Elfrida Pierson Spencer. — Light pink
or white edged and shaped. (Pkt. 10c)
(oz. 25c).
Florence Morse Spencer. — Delicate blush with pink margin; very large and one of the best Spencer varieties. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 25c).
Etta Dyke Spencer. — Very large wavy, pure white. (Pkt. lOe) (oz. 25e).
Geo. Herbert Spencer. — A large Spencer rose crimson, suffused with magneta. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 25c).
Helen Lewis Spencer. — Bright orange salmon. Very large, beautifully waved. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 25c).
King Edward Spencer. — Most beautiful and richest of all the red shades. This large beautiful waved flower stands by itself, a bright crimson scarlet. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 25c).
Loyalty Spencer. — Bright blue striped on white. (Pkt. lOe) (oz. 30c). Margaret Madison Spencer. — Beautifully waved, light blue. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 35c). Mrs, Hugh Dickson Spencer. — Beauti- fully wavy apricot on cream. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 25c).
Mrs. Routzahn Spencer. — A beautiful blending of straw color, tinted with blush pink and shading to apricot and rose at edges. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 25c). Othello Spencer. — Deep rich maroon, very dark and adapted for many at- tractive combinations. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 25c).
Queen Alexandra Spencer. — The nearest approach to a true scarlet. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 25c).
Spencer Mixed. — -A splendid mixture of all the different Spencer types. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 25c).
Frank Dolby. — Fine pale mauve self, with wavv standard. (Pkt- 5c) (oz. LV>.
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Selected grandiflora types in
SEPARATE SHADES
Blanche Ferry. — Rose standard, tinted
with light pink. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c)
(% Il>. 40c).
Brilliant Blue. — A dark stain of navy blue. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (% lb. 40c).
Dorothy Eekford. — White, large shell- shaped. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (% lb. 40c).
Helen Pierce. — Clear blue marbled on ivory white, frequently called Gloxinia flowered on account of its speckled ef- fect. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (% lb. 40c).
Henry Eekford. — Very large orange scarlet. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) ( lb. 40c).
Hon. E. Kenyon. — A fine large primrose
yellow. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (% lb. 40c).
King Edward, Seventh. — Bright showy scarlet. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (% lb. 40c).
Lady Grisel Hamilton. — Delicate silv- ery lavender. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (% lb. 40c).
Miss Wlllmott. — Bright orange pink showing veins of deeper pink. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (A4 lb. 40c).
Othello. — Deep maroon, very large, finest type. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (% lb. 40e).
Prima Donna. — The most popular clear pink hooded. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (*4
lb. 40c).
Prince of Wales. — Popular rose colored. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 1 5c) 04 lb. 40c).
Queen Alexandra. — The nearest ap- proach to a true scarlet. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (% lb. 40c).
Mixture representing all shades. — (Pk(. 5c) (oz. 15c) (14 lb. 40c) 1 lb. $1.25).
UNWIN TYPE
A. J. Cooke. — -Barge mauve blue with waved standard. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c).
E. J. Castle. — Fine carmine rose, waved standard, (Pkt. 5e) (oz. 15c).
Countess Spencer
Frank Dolby. — Fine Pale mauve self, with wavy standard. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c).
Gladys Unwin. — Large frilled standard and open waves, pretty pale pink shade. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c).
Nora Unwin. — Large frilled white flow- er. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c).
CUPID OR DWARF SWEET PEAS. — The
Cupid varieties are very showy and splendid for bedding. Height six inches. Plant the seed six inches apart.
Mixed. — (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 25c).
WINTER FLOWERING SWEET PEAS.—
A valuable race of early flowering sweet peas, which from a September sowing will give an abundance of blooms from Christmas onward. On account of their delightful perfume, sweet peas are par- ticularly welcome during the days of winter.
A. & M. Xmas Dark Blue. — Pkt. 5c) (oz. 25c).
A. & M. Xmas Lavender. — (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 25c).
A. «fe M. Xmas Pink and White. — (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 25c).
A. & M. Xmas Red — (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 25c). A. & 31. Xmas Soft Pink. — (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 25c).
A. & 31. Xmas White— (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 25c).
A. & 31. Xmas 31ixed— (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 25c).
Perennial or Everlasting. See Lathyrus.
Our line of Sweet Peas is complete and cannot be excelled.
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Sweet William
SWEET SULTAN. See Centaurea Mos- chata.
SWEET WILLIAM (Dianthus Barbatus).
A hardy perennial, blooming- the second year from seed. Grows one to two feet high and bears its flowers in clusters, at the end of a stiff stem. The indi- vidual flowerets are handsomely col- ored and marked. It makes a beautiful bedding plant, and is of easy culture.
Single Varieties, Mixed. — More attractive than the double. (Pkt. 5c) (ox, 25c).
Double Varieties, Mixed. — Pkt. 5c.
THUNBERGIA (or Black-eyed Susan). —
A hardy climber, growing about four feet long, and valuable for low fences or hanging baskets. Prefers a sunny situation. Blossoms are buff, orange or white, with dark centers. Mixed. (Pkt. 5c).
TROPASOLUM CANARIEN SIS. See Ca- nary Bird Flower.
VERBENA. — A half hardy trailing per- ennial of easy culture. It is well known as a bedding or border plant, and the improved large flowered and fragrant strains make it a handsome cut flower for low vases.
Lemon Scented. — This favorite old sweet scented perennial may be readily raised from seed. Pkt. 10c.
Mammoth Flowered, Mixed. — (Pkt. 10c) (*4 oz. 35c) (oz. $1.25).
Mammoth Rose Queen (new). — Large brilliant rose. A splendid bedding plant. (Pkt. 20c).
Pink Shades. — Mammoth strains of rose- and pink shades. (Pkt. 10c) (XA ox. 35c) (ox. $1.25).
Pure White. — Mammoth strain. (Pkt. 10c) (U ox. 35c) (ox. $1.25).
Purple and Blue Shades. — Mammoth strain. (Pkt. 10c) (14 ox. 35c) (oz.
$1.25).
Scarlet Defiance. — Brilliant scarlet. (Pkt. 10c) (i/4 oz. 35c) (oz. $1.25).
Vinea, or Madagascar Periwinkle. — A tender perennial, with ornamental foli- age. Blooms freely the first year from seed. The trailing blue Vinea or Myrtle never seeds. See plant list. Mixed. Rose, Crimson. White, etc. Pkt. 5c.
Zinnia Frandiflora Robusta Plenissima
VIOLETS. — Hardy perennials, blooming freely throughout the summer and au- tumn. Of easy culture.
Viola Cornuta Purple. — Fine, rich, pur- ple. Pkt. 10c.
Viola Cornuta White. — Pure white flow- ers, freely produced. Pkt. 10c.
The Czar. — Large, fragrant, deep violet flowers. Pkt. 10c.
Princess of Wales. — Largest flowering deep blue. Pkt. 10c.
Single, Sweet-scented. — (Pkt. 10c) (oz. $1.50.
VIRGINIA CREEPER (Ampelopsis Quin- quefolia.— Perennial climber. Large leaves which color in the fall; also bears clusters of dark fruit; flowers inconspicuous. Very ornamental and easily raised from seed. Height, 30 feet. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 25c).
VIRGINIA STOCKS. — A hardy annual, growing about 9 inches high; can be had in continuous bloom by sowing the seed at frequent intervals during spring and summer.
Red and White Mixed— (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c).
WALL FLOWER. — These delightfully fragrant flowers are indispensable for every garden. Height, 18 inches.
Blood Red. — A fine strain of single dark red flowers. Pkt. 5c.
Early Paris Annual. — Light Brown. Pkt. 5c.
Double Mixed. — Pkt. 10c.
Single Mixed. — Pkt. 5c.
WISTERIA. — A tall, rapid-growing vine with feathery foliage and handsome flowers. The glorious blossoms, radi- ant in their inherent ornamental splen- dor, are profusely borne in long droop- ing clusters in mid-spring and gleam in soft tones of violet-purple. Chinensis. — Violet purple. Pkt. 10c.
ONR CHOICE “WILD” GARDEN SEEDS. To those who cannot bestow the neces- sary care required in a neatly laid out flower garden the “Wild Garden” pre- sents a substitute which for its usual varied effect, for cheapness and small amount of labor necessary for its con- struction, has no rival.
“Wild Garden Seeds” are a mixture of over 100 varieties of hardy flower seeds.
(Pkt. 5c) (nz. 20cL .
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ZINNIA. — For gorgeous summer and au- tumn display, there is nothing that can equal in effectiveness the improved, compact-growing, large-flowering Zin- nias; grow only 2 feet high and bear flowers of immense size and of the most brilliant colors.
Elegans Single Mixed. — Pkt. 5c.
Giant Golden Yellow. — Pkt. 15e. Haageana (Golden Star). — Pkt. 10c. Giant Pink. — Pkt. 10c.
Giant Purple. — Pkt. 10c.
Giant Rose. — Pkt. 10c.
Giant Scarlet. — Pkt. 10c.
Giant White. — Pkt. lOe.
Tall Double Mixed. — The finest strain in cultivation; flowers large, well formed and the colors superb. Pkt. 10c. Dwarf Double Mixed. — A valuable class only about fifteen inches high, very free blooming; flowers as large as the ordinary double Zinnia. Pkt. 10c.
DOUBLE GIANTS (Grr.ndiSora Robusta Plcnissima). — The largest variety in ex- istence. The blossoms are globe shaped, very large and numerous colors. Plants are taller than other varieties.
Zinnia Mixed. — Pkt. 10c.
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The Late Blight of Celery.
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Commercial Fertilizers.
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TREE AND SHRUB SEEDS
Deciduous Tree Seeds should be planted in this section in winter or very early in the spring, as most of these seeds lose their vitality very rapidly. The soil should be well prepared, rich and deep, and the seed should always be sown in drills, and ground kept thoroughly free from weeds. Evergreen tree seeds should be sown in boxes or pans thoroughly well drained, and should be protected from the sun by being placed under the shelter of a hedge or lath house. They are best sown in* the spring or fall, and should be carefully transplanted when necessary.
EUCALYPTUS FUTURE TIMBER OF CALIFORNIA
We issue a pamphlet of instructions how to grow the trees from seed. The pamphlet is free to all who are interested in Eucalyptus. All prices on tree seeds are prepaid.
Citridora (Lemon Scented Gum). — A fine orna- mental tree with lemon scented foliage; also its timber is very useful; grows 150 feet high.
(Pkt. 15c) (oz. $1.00).
Corynocalynx (Sugar Gum). — Very ornamental and useful. Highly valued in this vicinity because it stands more drought than any other variety wre know. of. Timber very durable and is used for railroad ties, telephone poles, etc., height, 100 feet. (Pkt. 15c) (oz. $1.00.)
Ficifolia (Scarlet Flowered Gum.) — Ornament- al, very showy, bright crimson; one of the most effective trees for avenue planting; height, 100 feet. (25 seeds, 25c) (100 seeds 75c.)
Globulus (Tasmanian Blue Gum). — Well known. One of the most useful of all and a very rapid grower, planted in warm countries on account of its malaria destroying qualities; the wood par- takes of a very high polish resembling polished hickory when finished; also valued for wagon work; as for fuel it is one of the best, easily sawed and split; height, 150 feet.
(Pkt. 15c) (oz. 50c) (lb. $5.00.)
Resinifera (Forest Mahogany). — This wood in grain and finish surpasses South American ma- hogany, and is one of the most beautiful woods in the world; is used for furniture and many other purposes; becomes in time almost as hard as Iron Bark; (grows to a large, straight tree; is the king of the stringy-bark varieties.
(Pkt. 20c) (oz. $1.00) (lb. $10.00.)
Robust o (Swamp Mahogany). — Thrives best on low grounds, especially near the coast; is remark- ably healthy. Greatly used in this section of the country for avenue planting; height, 100 feet. (Pkt. 15c) (oz. 60c) (lb. $6.00.)
Rostrata (Red Gum). — Well known. A rapid grower. It will grow under a great variety of climates. The timber is unsurpassed for durabil- ity, and it is used in furniture, vehicles, agricultural implements, manufacturing. Also used for railroad ties, street paving blocks, and ship building; height, 200 feet.
(Pkt. 10c) (oz. 50c) (lb. $5.00.)
Rudis (Desert Gum). — This tree is noted for its toughness, being used as an ave- nue and wind break, withstanding winds, heat and cold; height, 100 feet.
(Pkt. 20c) (oz. $1.00) (lb. $10.00).
Salinga (Weeping Gum). — Ornamental. Very graceful, drooping variety. Good for fuel; height, 75 feet. (Pkt. 20c) (oz. $1.00).
Tereticornis (Gray Gum). — A rapid grower and erect. Wood durable and useful for shingles, flooring, piles, bridge work and street paving blocks, boat building and wheelwright work. It is also a good honey producer; height, 200 feet.
(Pkt. 15c) (oz. 75c) (lb. $7.50).
Viminalis (Manna Gum). — A hardy, rapid growing variety and well suited to ex- posed situations. (Pkt. 15c) (oz. 75c) (lb. $7.50).
We sell Eucalyptus nursery stock. Small trees 15 to 20 inches tall, grown in flats of 100 trees each of the following named varieties; Tereticornis, Rostrata, Globulus and Corynocalynx. Price — ($1.50 per flat of 100 trees) ($12.50 per 1000 trees).
Eucalyptus Globulus
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ORNAMENTAL EVERGREEN TREE SEED
ACACIA
The Acacias are all natives of Aus- tralia and Tasmania. The wood is valuable, they are all of rapid growth, and produce their various shades of yellow flowers in great profusion.
For quick growth and shade-affording purposes, we know of no better tree.
We specialize the Melanoxylon (Black Acacia), Floribunda (abun- dance of flowers) and the Baileyana.
Acacia Baileyana. — A very orna- mental tree with glaucous green foli- age. Flowers yellow, in racemes 3 to 4 inches long. One of the most beautiful of the Acacias for lawn and park planting; height, 20 feet.
(Pkt. 10c) (oz. 50c) (lb. $5.00).
Cultriformis (Knife Leaved Aca- cia).— A beautiful species and of dis- tinct character, forming a large shrub, with glaucous green leaves.
When in bloom the plants present a splendid appearance on the lawn; height, 10 to 15 feet.
(Pkt. 10c) (oz. 35c) (lb. $4.00).
Dealbata (Silver Wattle). — With beautiful silvery foliage; very ornamental for sidewalks and lawn planting; flowers canary yellow, fine for cut flowers; keeps well; height, 40 feet. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 35c) (lb. $3.50).
Decurrens (Black Wattle). — A medium size tree; very useful for wind breaks; height, 30 feet. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 35c) (lb. $3.50).
Floribunda. — An abundant bloomer and ornamental; very valuable for lawn, park, sidewalks; height, 20 feet. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 40c) (lb. $4.00).
Latifolia. — A handsome tree, thrives well along the seacoast; leaves broad, cat- tail yellow flowers; native of South Africa; height, 15 feet.
(Pkt. 10c) (oz. 40c) (lb. $4.00).
Lophantha (Crested Wattle). — One of the most rapid growing for first temporary shelter; good for beach or dry places; height, 20 feet. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (lb. $1.25).
Melanoxlyn (Blackwood). — A well uniformed tree. Being planted very exten- sively for sidewalk ornamentals, attaining a height of 50 feet.
* (P^t. 10c) (oz. 35c) (lb. $3.50).
Molxssima. — An abundantly blooming tree; very ornamental, suitable for lawns, sidewalks and parks. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 50c) (lb. $5.00).
Pycantha (Golden Wattle). — Of a drooping habit, rapid grower, well adapted for near the coast; height, 25 feet. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 30c) (lb. $3.00).
CONIFERA-CEDAR
Libani (Cedar of Lebanon). — A magnificent tree for lawn decoration; height, 75
feet. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 50c) (lb. $5.00).
Cryptomeria Eiegans. — A small, dense tree, with glaucous green foliage, chang- ing in autumn to bronzv crimson color, which is retained through the winter.
(Pkt. 10c) (oz. 50c) (lb. $5.00).
Japonica (Japan Cedar). — Large, slender tree, with a tapering trunk, covered with a reddish brown bark; thrives under any conditions; height, 75 feet.
(Pkl. 10c) (oz. 30c) (lb. $3.00).
Juniperus Virginia (Red Cedar). — A well-known ornamental tree, usually of pyra- midal form and having beautiful red hear wood. Its timber has an aromatic frag- rance and is very useful; height, 60 feet. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 25c) (lb. $2.50).
Libocedrus Decurrens (Immense Cedar). — A handsome, compact, growing tree, erect and distinct from any other; with a stout trunk, branches bright, rich, glossy green. Native of California and Oregon; height, 75 feet. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 40c) (lb. $ ).
Leptospermun Laevigatum. — This beautiful shrub does particularly well in Cali- fornia, and is very valuable for planting in masses and for filling up odd corners. It grows rapidly, and in the spring is laden with a profusion of white blossoms. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 40c) (lb. $4.00).
Read pgaes 83-84-85. Note particularly Warnock Tree Paint for destroying all insect pests and diseases of trees.
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TREE SEEDS— (Continued)
CYPRESS
Cypressus Lawsonia (Lawson Cypress). — A native tree, with elegant, slender, drooping branches, leaves dark, glossy green tinged with a glaucous hue; height, 75 feet. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 40c) (lb. $4.00).
Macrocarpa (Monterey Cypress). — A California native, and one of the most de- sirable of evergreens; extensively used for hedges and wind breaks; height, 50 feet. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) (lb. $2.00).
Guadelupensis (Blue Cypress). — Erect pyramidal grower, with glaucous foliage. Very ornamental for lawn; height, 50 feet. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 50c) (lb. $5.00).
Sempervirens (Italian Cypress). — A European variety growing ve,ry erect, branches parallel with the trunk; deep groen color. Very desirable for cemeteries and arches; height, 60 feet. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 30c) (lb. $3.00).
Pinus Canariensis (Canary Island Pine). — A handsome tree, of robust growth, with bright green foliage; growing almost as rapidly as the Monterey Pine; height, 100 feet. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 35c) (lb. $3.50).
Insignis (Monterey Pine). — A very fine pine; native of California, being partic- ularly well adapted to our coast counties, thriving in almost any kind of soil; height, 100 feet. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 35c) (lb. $3.50).
Lambertiana (Sugar Pine), — The tnllest of all California pines, presenting a very attractive appearance when young. Its timber is the most valuable of all our native pines; height, 150 feet. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 35c) (lb. $3.50).
Sequaio Gigantea (California Big Tree). — The largest of all trees, probably the longest lived; rising like a tapering pyramid. The lower branches sweep the ground; an excellent ornamental tree, either for the coast or interior; height, 300 feet. (Pkt. 15c) (oz. 75c).
Sempervirens (California Redwood). — Well-known throughout the world for its famous redwood timber. Very ornamental and a rapid grower; of tapering pyra- mid habit; does remarkably well in any part of California; used for lawns and parks; height, 200 feet. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 50c) (lb. $5.00).
THUYA, ARBOR VITAE
Thuya Occidentalis (American Arborvite). — A native variety, and commonly known as the White Cedar; used for hedges, etc.; height, 50 feet.
(Pkt. 10c) (oz. 50c) (lb. $5.00).
Orientalis Aurea (Chinese Golden Arborvitae). — One of the most elegant and popular. Very compact and regular habit, the foliage assuming a beautiful golden tint in spring; height, 10 feet. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 25c) (lb. $2.50).
Branchychiton Acerifolium (Scarlet Flowering Tree).— Of fine, robust growth, with large, handsome foliage, producing masses of scarlet flowers; height, 40 feet. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 30c) (lb. $3.00).
Camphor Officinalis (Camphor Tree). — A symmetrical and ornamental tree, thriw ing in poor soil; bright green foliage; extensively planted throughout Southern California as an avenue tree, also making a nice ornament for the lawn. Thi4 tree is a native of Japan and China. From this tree they extract the camphor of com- merce. Attains a height in its native country of 50 feet. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 25c) (lb. $2.50).
Grivillea Robusta (Silk Oak of Australia). — A well-known shade tree throughout California, with fern-like foliage and flowers of orange color; and of rapid growth; height, 75 feet. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 40c) (lb. $4.00). /
Viburnum Tinis (Laurstinum). — A well-known winter flowering shrub of great beauty, producing an abundance of white flowers; well adapted for hedges.
(Pkt. 15c) (oz. 25c) (lb. $2.50).
P. Ilicifolia. — “California Cherry.” A beautiful native shrub found in most of our foothills. It has pretty, holly-like foliage and small white flowers; very fine for single specimens and als'o makes a splendid hedge. Fresh seed from November to
April. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (lb. $1.00).
P. Integrifolia. — “Catalina Cherry.” From Catalina Island. A tree of great beauty, leaves large, oval, rich, glossy green; very pretty as single specimens or as a street tree. Fresh seed from November to April. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 15c) ( lb. $1.50).
READ THIS CONCERNING EUCALPYTUS
Mr. Wm. Malcolm of Alhambra, Cal., reports having planted on the hills near Puente 2000 trees each of the following varieties of*eucalyptus: Tereticornis, Glob- ulus and Corynocalyx. They were watered when planted, but not since, except by the season’s rains. After five years the average growth of all is about fifty feet tall. The Tereticornis formed the prettiest and straightest tree; the Globulus showed the most luxuriant growth; the Corynocalyx at the top of the hill with the least moisture averaged uo well with the others. All varieties showed an average diam- eter of four inches five feet above the ground. Mr. Malcolm is well satisfied with this growth.
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TREE SEEDS—— (Continued)
Hakae Eucalyptodies. — A splendid ornamental evergreen tree, growing some 12 to 20 feet high, with a broad, dense growth having the appear- ance somewhat of a young Eucalyptus, with a very bushy top. Flowers are of a beautiful shade of pink, and bloom in clusters.
(Pkt. 25c) (per 100 seeds $1.50).
Jacaranda Mimosaefolia (Brazilian Jacaranda). — A handsome tree with fern-like foliage. Flow- ers blue or light violet, blooming in clusters early in the summer months. Greatly used as a street tree; very hardy in this vicinity; height, 40 feet. Pods containing from 20 to 40 seeds.
(5c each) (per doz. 40c).
Ligustrum Japonicum (Japanese Privet). — A very large shrub with glossy dark green, leath- ery leaves; flowers white, form in clusters, fol- lowed by purplish blue berries. A very desirable hedge plant; stands trimming well.
(Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (lb. $1.50).
Magnolia Grandiflora. — A native of the South- ern states. One of America’s most noble ever- greens; foliage is thick, with a nice bright, waxy green; foliage underneath of brown velvet color; flowers of pure white; of immense size and fra- grant; height, 75 feet. Fresh seed during the fall and winter. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 35c) (lb. $3.50).
Pittosporum Eugenoides. — Graceful form, light, bright green foliage. Is suitable for lawns, parks Stercuha Diversiofolia and tall garden hedges; height, 20 feet.
(Pkt. 10c) (oz. 50c) (lb. $5.00).
Pittsporum Undulataum. — (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 40c) (lb. $4.00).
Schinus Molle (Mexican Pepper Tree). — This ornamental tree has been one of the greatest attractions of Southwest California, with light feathery foliage and bright scarlet berries during the winter months. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (lb. 75c).
Sterculia Diversifolia (Victorian Bottle Tree). — This magnificent street and ave- nue tree, as its effective and ornamental qualities are becoming established, contin- ues to be in great demand. One great point in its favor is that the roots do not interfere with the pavements of the city streets, and this one fact adds to its charms. Its graceful, tapering habit of trunk and foliage have given it a supremacy over many other trees. Its foliage, which is bright, glossy green, is constantly chang- ing shape. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 60c) (lb. $6.00).
DECIDUOUS
Acer Neugundo (Maple). — Large, fine, spreading tree of rapid growth, foliage ash-like, smaller than in other maples; a fine avenue tree; height, 75 feet.
(Pkt. 10c) (oz. 35c) (lb. $3.50).
Catalpa Speciosa (Indian Bean Tree).
— Very valuable for forest and ornamen- tal planting; flowers white and purple; height, 100 feet.
(Pkt. 5c) (oz. 25c) (lb. $2.50).
Ceratonia Seligna (St. John’s Bread).
— A beautifully formed tree, with yellow flowers and edible saccharine pods which are very healthful; height, 30 feet.
(Pkt. 5c) (oz. 25c) (lb. $2.00).
Melia Umbraculiformis (Texac Um- brella Tree). — Of a very rapid growth; the top forming in the shape of an um- brella and very dense; greatly recom- mended for the hot and dry country; height, 40 feet.
(Pkt. 5c) (oz, 10c) (Sb. $1.00).
Robinia Pseudacaia (Black Locust). — A rapid growing tree with spreading branches: a valuable timber tree: lumber used for various mechanical purposes: flow ers white, appearing in spring, height 70 feet. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (lb. 75c).
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PALMS AND DRACAENA
Areca Letuscens. — Native of the Mascureen Islands. One of the most graceful and beautiful palms in cultivation; the foliage is of a bright glossy green, with rich golden stems; adapted only to greenhouse or house culture. (10 seeds 25c) (100 seeds $2.00).
Chamaerops Excelsa (Windmill Palm). — Native of China and Japan. Leaves fan- shaped, deeply cut. This is- the hardiest palm we have, and although it is not such a rapid grower as some, it makes a fine lawn palm and an excellent sidewalk palm; height, 20 feet. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (lb. $1.00).
Corypha Australia (Australia).— One of the handsomest of the Fan palms; the fan-like leaves are dark green, supported upon brown petioles, which are armed at their edges with stout spines; hardy in Southern California.
(10 seeds 10c) (100 seeds 75c).
Erythea Armata (Blue Palm). — Native of Lower California. One of the most exquisite Fan palms and very hardy; a pretty palm, especially suited to small gar- dens. (10 seeds 20c) (100 seeds $1.50). . j
Phoenix Canariensis (Canary Island Palm). — The most graceful and the hand- somest of our hardy palms; leaves pinnate and of^ deep, dark green color; one of the most effective palms for a lawn and worthy of the attention of all admirers of the palm family. (10 seeds 10c) (100 seeds 75c).
Phoenix Reclinata (Dwarf Date Palm). — Native of South America; very grace- ful, drooping leaves; very handsome for avenue or lawn use. Makes a good pot plant. (10 seeds &10c) (100 seeds 75c).
Seaforthia Elegans. — One of the most beautiful and one of the best in cultiva- tion for the conservatory or greenhouse; perfectly Hardy in Southern California. (10 seeds 10c) (100 seeds 50c).
Washington Filifera. — The well-known California Fan Palm, which first orig- inated in San Bernardino county; may be seen throughout all Southern California; attains a height of 60 to 80 feet; always a large bunch of leaves hanging close to the trunk. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 10c) (lb. $1.00).
Washingtonia Robusta. — This is a very distinct type from the preceding, although the leaves have the same shape and drooping tendency. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 25c) (lb. $2.50).
Dracaena Australia. — A palm-like tree with a stout branched stem from 15 to 20 feet in height, with flag-like leaves 2 to 3 feet long. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 50c) (lb. $5.00).
Dracaena Indivisa. — A more rapid grower than the preceding, with long, nkrrow leaves; fine for hall and porch decoration. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 35c) (lb. $3.50).
| FRUIT TREE SEED
Jj§ In the climate of Southern California all Htree seeds should be sown in soil specially | (prepared and under the protection of a f ilath-house. When plants are 3 to 12 inches ‘ high, according to variety, transplant to 1 the nursery, 8 or 10 inches apart in rows
!'rtwo feet apart. Peach, plum, apricot and walnut seeds may be planted in the nursery rows, but care should be exercised that only
I'jgood seed be planted and not too closely. When the young trees are large enough ;.and at the proper season bud to the desired variety. If inexperienced, write for our .books on Art of Propagation, 30c, and |i Planter’s Guide, 25c.
fcf Wild Sour Orange. — We have on hand
from January until May fresh seed from abroad. Price — (Per gallon $6.00) (per bushel $45.00). Price subject to market change.
Sweet Orange Seed. — California grown. (Per gallon $3.00) (per bushel, $23.00). Myrobolan Plum. — Considered the best root stick. Price — (Per lb. $1.00). Write for quantity price. One pound contains 100 seeds.
California Wild Walnut. — The best and hardiest. Price — (Per lb. 25c prepaid). Write for quantity price.
Apricot.— (Per lb. 20c postpaid) (10 lbs. 50c f. o. b. here). Write for quantity price.
Apple, Cherry, Pear and Quince. — Write' for price.
See Warnock Tree Paint, page 85. For Pear and Walnut Blight. A sure cure" tor all orchard pests.
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NURSERY REQUISITES
On this page we can only hint at some of the lines we carry, trusting you will, if interested, write and inquire for more information. We carry a full line of Lawn Mowers, Garden Hoes, Pruning Knives, etc. Look to the index to find what you want.
The Expan Protectors
Made of oiled paper, perforated, are waterproof, tough, durable, and easily fas- tened; do not split or crack; will protect your trees from sunburn, rabbits, squirrels, and tree bores; can be taken off and put on again without injury.
Be sure to state the size and kind you want, and then we can fill your order correctly.
PRICES OF EXPAN PROTECTORS
Oiled Paper Per 1000 12 in. 43 lbs. $ 8.50 14 in. 50 lbs. 9.75
18 in. 65 lbs. 10.50
24 in. 85 lbs. 12.50
Black Per 1000 12 in. 65 lbs.
14 in. 77 lbs.
18 in. 100 lbs.
24 in. 135 lbs.
$ 7.00 8.25 9.00 11.00
YUCCA TREE PROTECTOR
Just the thing with which to protect the young trees and shrubs from the rays of the hot summer sun, from rabbits and other injury, being cheap and serviceable.
Expan
Per 100 |
Per 1000 |
|
30 in. long, 7 in. wide |
$2.50 |
$21.00 |
24 in. long, 7 in. wide |
2.25 |
18.00 |
18 in. long, 7 in. wide |
........ 2.00 |
15.00 |
16 in. long, 7 in. wide |
........ 1.75 |
13.50 |
14 in. long, 7 in. wide ........ |
1.60 |
12.00 |
12 in. long, 7 in. wide. |
1.50 |
11.00 |
10 in. long, 7 in. wide |
1.25 |
10.00 |
Yucca
THOMPSON’S TREE SUPPORT
Place the supports above projecting branches on the limb to secure them against slipping down. These supports are out of the way of everything. They are perpetual. There is no further expense after putting on.
The proposition is simply to make op- posite limbs support each other, or the center limbs to support the outer limbs, thus doing away entirely with the ordi- nary wooden prop. Price — (Per 100, $1.50) (1000, $13.50). Weight 10 to a lb. TRANSPLANTER A Transplanter that does the work without disturbing the roots. It first makes the hole where you wish the plant, then picks up the plant, root and all, without disturbing it, and sets the plant into its new location without checking its growth. A child can oper- ate it. Just the thing for Eucalyptus growers and nurserymen.
(Price — (50c) (by mail 60c).
GRAFTING WAX. — Price — (*4 20c) (V* **>• 30c> <!*>• 40c>- Prepaid.
Mr. Reeves of La Mirada is authority for the following convenient method of handling grafting wax: Melt the wax in a one-gallon lard bucket; suspend it in a
five-gallon can of hot water. You are then ready for work, and your wax will re- main pliable for half a day.
Look over our list of Poultry Samples and see the list of books we have on Agriculture and Poultry. You may see something you want. Keep the egg record —it is valuable. „ _ . ... e 10-
Send 30c for “The Art of Propagation.” It is valuable. See page 127.
Look over our list of sprayers. It is complete. Yon will find what you want. So? flfso our pages of insecticides, 83. 84, 85,
Thkai out at. 'here - to be set inhere Transplanter
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NURSERY REQUISITES — (Continued) Hanging Baskets (Clay). — (7 in. 20c each) (8 in.
25c) (10 in. 75c) (14 in. $1.50).
Wire Hanging Baskets. — (10 in. 25c) (12 in. 35c).
Wire Wall Pockets. — (10 in. 35c) (12 in. 45c).
Green Moss. — (lb. 10c) (bales, 80 tbs., 7c per lb.).
Spagnum Moss. — (Per bale $2.00).
Budding Twine.—(Per ball 20c). Postpaid 25c.
Budding Cloth. — (Per square yard 50c, prepaid).
Raffia.— (Per lb. 20c) (10 lbs. $1.90).
Balling Twine. — (5-lb. ball 75c).
Plant Stakes. — Square, painted green
2 feet. . . .35c per dozen 3 feet. . . .50c per dozen 4 feet. . . .75c per dozen Pot Labels. —
4 inch .... 15c per 100 5 inch .... 20c per 100
6 inch. . . .25c per 100 8 inch. . . .75c per 100
Tree Labels. — Copper wired and painted.—
3j/2 inch 35c per 100 $1.65 per 1000
GARDEN TOOLS (See Picture)
No. 1. Water’s Tree Pruner, 4 to 10 ft., 75c to $1 No. 2. Pond’s Handy Garden Tool, 35c, by mail, 45c No. 3. Excelsior Weeder, 10c, by mail, 15c.
No. 4. Tree Pruner, all sorts, from 75c to $3.00.
No. 5. Garden Trowels, all sorts, from 5c to 50c.
No. 6. Grass Hooks, or Sickles, 40c, 50c and 60c.
No. 7. Dibble, 50c, by mail, 60c.
No. 8. Pruning Saws, double and single edge, $1.00.
No. 9. Havil’s Weeder, 35c, by mail, 45c.
No. 10. Hedge Pruners, $1.75 to $2.25 each.
No. 11. Pruning Shears, from 35c to $2.50 each.
No. 12. Scuffle Hoe, 7-in., 60c, 12-in., $1.00.
No. 13. Ohio Wire Rake, 60c.
No. 14. Hoe and Rake combined, 50c.
No. 15. All Steel Rake, 50c to 60c each.
No. 16. Warren Hoe, 75c.
No. 17. Turf Edger, 75c.
No. 18. Steel Spade, $1.00.
No. 19. Spading Forks, $1.00 to $1.25.
No. 20. Potato Hooks, 75c to $1.25.
No. 21. Garden Hoes, from 4 to 10 in., 35c to $1.00.
No. 22. Steel Shovels, 75c to $1.25 each.
No. 23. Manure Fork, 75c, Hay Fork, $1.00.
Balling Spades. — $1.75.
Ladies’ Garden Sets. — Made of best material. (Per set $1.25).
Berry Hook. — Just the tool to trim blackberry, raspberry, dewberry and loganberry vines. No scratched hands. You cannot do the work well without this tool. Price — $1.00.
EXPAN PAPER POTS
The most economical and convenient pot for all propogators of plants of every description. The pots as sold are made complete in standard sizes of \]/2 inches square by 2 inches deep up to 3 inches square by 8 inches deep; folded and packed in bales of 100 and 1000. Price 100 Per 1000 Weight
Size post-paid f.o.b..here Per. 1000
1^4xl^x2 or 3 75c $3.00 11 and 17
2x2x3 or 4 85c 4.00 22 and 29
3x3x4 or 5.. ..... . ..$1.00 5.00 44 and 55
CLAY FLOWER POTS Flower Pots — (2 in. 20c doz.) (3 in. 35c doz.) (4 in. 50c doz.) (5 in. 60c doz.) (6 in. $1.00 doz.) (7 in. $1.25 doz.) (8 in. $1.50 doz.).
We are ever adding something new in this line. Therefore this list is incomplete. Tf von do not see here what you 'want, do not fail to ask for it.
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LAWN MOWERS
We carry a complete line of Lawn Mowers, and aim . always to have the best. The following is a list of what we have, with prices attached:
No. 1. — Capitol Lawn Trimmer and Edger. — Does what Lawn Mowers leave undone. Having one side without wheel, it can be run close to walls and trees, cutting grass clean and quick. Can also be used for trimming edges of walks, etc.; 4 steel blades, 6 in. wide. Price, $6.00 complete.
No. 2. — Pennsylvania Low Wheel. — Generally called the low-wheel Pennsyl- vania. (12 in. $9.00) (14 in. $10.50) (16 in. $11.00).
Pennsylvania High Wheel. — Ten-inch wheels, 4-blade sylinder, especially adap- ted for lawns that cannot be mowed very often or where the grass is coarse.
(15 in. $15.00) (17 in. $16.00) (19 in. $17.00).
'No. 3. — Our All-Day Lawn Mower. —
One of the best of the lower priced lawn mowers. (14 in. $7.50) (16 in. $8.00).
Philadelphia Lawn Mower. — Ball-bear- ing, with improved adjustment of bear- ings; fine blades. (14 in. $10.00).
GARDEN HOSE
Owing to the general dissatisfaction of selling cheap and inferior hose, we have discarded all brands except those that have sold for a number of years and have proven satisfactory.
No. 4. — A. & M. Moulded Hose is equal in quality to the highest priced grades of any other make. None is su- perior. (34 in. 18c per ft.) i}/2 in. 16c per ft.).
Torrent Hose. — 34 in-» 20c per ft.
No. 5. — The Cooper Brass Hose Mend- er.— 10c each, prepaid.
No. 6. — Brass Hose Couplings. — y2 in. or 34 in. Per pair, 25c, prepaid.
No. 7. — The Rose Nozzle, 60c, prepaid.
No. 8.— Boston Nozzle, 40c, prepaid.
No. 9. — Wood Hose Menders, y2 in. or 34 in., 15c per dozen, prepaid.
No. 10. — Twin Sprinkler, 35c, prepaid.
No. 11. — Wilgus Sprinkler, 40c, prepaid.
No. 12. — Sprinkling Can. (6 qts. 50c) (8 qts. 60c) (10 qts. 70c) (12 qts. 80c) Prepaid.
No. 13. — Brass Hose Menders — 10c, prepaid.
No. 14. — Fan Sprinkler, 35c, prepaid.
No. 15. — The Fountain Sprinkler, $1.00. Prepaid.
We have sprinklers of every descrip- tion. If you will describe what you want, we will send it to you.
Ml kinds of Hose Clamps. 5c per pair
Hose Nozz.les. a large assortment.
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POWDER DUSTERS
Price 25c; by mail 30c ' Price 60c; by mail 70c Small size 60c; large size $1.50;
by mail add 20c
LITTLE GIANT DUSTER
The best dry powder gun; will distribute any dry, insecticides and fungicides. Will do as much work in a day as a horse- power sprayer. Dusts two rows at once. Weight, packed, 15 lbs. Price — $10.00.
THE VERMOREL “TORPILLE” SULPHURING MACHINE
Without any doubt the Vermorel Sulphur Duster does the wrork perfectly. It has a carrying capacity of 15 pounds; it distributes the weight on the shoulders and back, leaving the hands of the man operating the machine free to work the pump and open up the vines.
The sulphur, violent- ly projected by a pow- erful bellows, sends u|§l|§ out °f the paddle- [§§gft shaped nozzle, which can be directed at will, 8§g dust as fine as mist, thus producing highest efficiency with least |§§||S sulphur.
Price— $18.00. Weight packed, 18 tbs.
The Vermorel
Italian Sulphur Duster
The Italian Sulphur Duster. — Very similar to the Vermorel, slightly smaller and will serve the purpose quite as well. When in the market for a sulphur duster, give this one your consideration. We believe you will find it to your entire satisfaction. Weight, packed. 12 lbs. Price — $12.00.
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Macabee
Eureka Squirrel Exterminators
OUT-O-SIGHT MOLE TRAP
Mole Trap. — It is the best that has been patented. If properly placed over the runway it is sure to catch the mole, no matter which direction he travel^. Louie Dick, a Chinaman, reported five moles the first week he had it. He says it has never failed to catch. Price — 75c, by mail, $1.00.
Macabee Gopher Trap. — This is the most convenient gopher trap yet put on the market. It is easy to set, and being small, it can be extended far down into the hole. 25c postpaid.
Box Trap.— Price — 25c, by mail, 35c. You never fail to get your gopher when two traps are set in the opposite directions in the main run. Price — 20c, by mail, 30c.
Out-O-Sight Mole Trap
Easy-Set Mole Trap
EUREKA SQUIRREL EXTERMINATOR.— With the use of Carbon Bi-Sulphide this is the best and cheapest implement with which to eradicate the squirrel pests on your land. We can confidently recommend the use of this machine in vine- yards, orchards, grain fields, pasture lands, etc. It is of simple construction, best galvanized sheet steel with a bellows at- tached. The working of the bellows causes the Bi-Sulphide in the machine to generate a gas which is forced through the hole or holes, not forcing in any liquid, but simply a gas from Bi- Sulphide, thus saving 75 per cent of the Carbon Bi-Sulphide bill over the old way of saturating balls of old rags or cotton. A colony of squirrels can soon destroy $50 worth' of vegetation. Six dollars expended for this Exterminator will destroy all the squirrels about your place. Price — $6.00. Weight, crated. 12 lbs.
GOPHER SMOKER
Does the work of exterminating all your gophers and squirrels with no ex- pense but your time and labor. Send for illustrated circular describing its operation. Price — $10.00. Weight. 24 lbs., crated.
Easy Set Mole Trap catches them go- ing and coming. A child can set it with perfect safety. Price 75c; prepaid, $1.00.
Steel Jaw Traps, all sizes. Price— 20c to $1.00. When ordering state what game you wish to catch. Gopher Smoker
CARBON BI-SULPHIDE.— Price— (1 gal. $1.50) (5-gal. can $6.00). Cannot mail.
MOORE’S SQUIRREL POISON.— Price— lb. can 35c. Cannot mail.
RAT-MUM.— Is sure death to rats. Prepared in cakes, of which the rats are very fond, and eat it readily, but cats and dogs will not eat it. Price — ’(Per cake 25c). Cannot mail.
A. & M. SQUIRREL AND GOPHER POISON is relished by all kinds of rodents, and is sure death to them. For gophers drop a tablespoonful into a freshly opened hole. For squirrels put a cupful on a board near the hole and cover it with brush. Price — (Per can, 35c) (1-lb. can, 60c) (5-lb. can, $1.45). Cannot mail.
GOPHERGO is sure to kill all rodents; easy to use, cheap, and will kill gophers where traps and other devices fail. All experienced gopher fighters find poisoning the best method, but it must combine three points: Something that they will eat.
it must be thoroughly poisoned, must be placed where they will get it. Gophergo does it. Try it. It is sold in (*4-lb. cans 25c) (1-lb. 50c). Cannot mail.
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DIAMOND BUCKET SPRAY PUMP NO. 32
Diamond Spray Pump. — A pump that will spray whitewash or any other mixture. Made of solid brass, no leather valves to wear out or be eaten up by the white- wash. Throws a continuous spray and is so simple that a child can take it apart. The Pump shown on this page is almost entirely of the best grade of brass, hence it cannot be affected by the action of the whitewash or of any ordinary spraying solution. It is fitted with a Bordeaux Nozzle. Altogether it is the most durable and service- able bucket pump made. Price — $5.00 each.
DIAMOND BUCKET SPRAY PUMP NO. 29
This pump is provided with large double air chamber, enabling the operator to keep a constant pres- sure on the nozzle of from 50 to 100 pounds with very little exer- tion. Rapid pumping is not neces- sary. Used largely for spraying trees, shrubbery, vegetables, as well as for whitewashing, spraying disinfectants, washing wagons, windows, etc. Price — $3.50.
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Sprayer. — No back-break- ing; no shirking the work. JHH It is done too easily. No
waste of liquid; the auto- Itam matic valve is always
closed except when touch- ed lightly with the index finger. Holds three gal- Ions. Fill two-thirds with
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liquid and pump air into it with all the pressure you can control. It is then ready to operate. One great merit of the sprayer is that the valve of the pump does not come in contact with the liquid, which is the great weakness of other sprayers. This is absolutely the best sprayer yet offered. Price without curved rod extension, $6.00. Brass Tank, $7.50. Price of curved extension, $1.00. Weight, craved, 20 lbs.
BORDEAUX MIXTURE
Too much credit cannot be given to the merits of Bordeaux Mixture. Use it all the time and on all occasions, where blight results from fungus or microscopic in- sects. It is a good tonic for all sick plants.
Price — (Per 1-qt. can 50c) (prepaid, within 150 miles, 75c).
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“PERFECTION COMPRESSED AIR SPRAYER
The tanks are made of heavier metal than has ever been used in sprayers of this kind, making the tank practically unbreakable. The pump is 134-inch seamless brass tubing with a brass valve, and is sealed into the top of the tank with heavy threads following the con- struction used in the best makes of fire ex- tinguishers.
This Sprayer will handle Whitewash, Water Paints, Bordeaux Mixtures, etc., perfectly.
For whitewash and all heavy mixtures it is necessary to use a “W. W.” Cap in nozzle, which is furnished with sprayers.
These sprayers are made in galvanized steel or brass as ordered. Weight, 9 pounds empty. All sprayers tested to 60 pounds before leav- ing factory. Weight, packed, 14 lbs.
Galvanized Steel ......$5.50
All Brass .$7.50
We keep on hand all minor parts. Perfec- tion Nozzle, $1.00; Disks, 10c; Dish Valve, 25c; Ball, 25c; Top Gashet, 10c; Metal Disk in pump. 5c.
Holds 1 quart. Weight crated, 3 lbs.
Price 50c, 60c prepaid.
Little Midget holds pint; is just the sprayer for home use. Price 35c, 40c prepaid.
THE FAULTLESS SPRAYER
CONTINUOUS SPRAYER
This atomizer is what the name implies, by means of a small air chamber attached there is sufficient pressure to keep the spray continuous while the operator is making the back stroke of the arm, during which time other atomizers are at rest. Price 75c; prepaid $1.00.
“IDEAL” SPRAYING OUTFIT
Continuous Sprayer. — Brass. Price $1.00; prepaid $1.25.
[deal Spraying Outfit
This outfit has been designed to fill the requirements of the small gardener and fruit grower. It is light, compact and easy to operate. The tank holds fifteen gallons, is mounted sc that the liquid will not slop or spill, and in a way that makes it easy to handle. The pump spreads across the top of the tank and is held firmly in place by a thumb nut. It has the largest air chamber of any spray pump of corresponding size. This enables the operator to keep a uniform pressure at the nozzle. The pump barrel is 134 inches in diameter, 7 inches in diameter which allows
inches in length. The valves are bronze balls
free passage for the liquids and prevents clogging. Both valves are removable. A pressure of one hundred and fifty pounds can easily be maintained. A mechanical agitator keeps the liquid well stirred. Price complete, $20.00. Wt. 73 lbs.
Ten Feet 3/6-inch Pressure Hose Ten Feet Pine Extension, in Three Pieces
One “IDEAL” Nozzle One Brass Shut-off Cock
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THE NO. 25 “YANKEE” BARREL SPRAY PUMP Made With Brass Nozzles, Brass Cylinder, Brass Ball Valves and Valve Seats
Quickly Attached to Any Barrel
The No. 25 “Yankee” double acting barrel spray pump for use with a barrel spraying outfit. All parts are submerged in the liquid, and therefore no priming is necessary.
The suction barrel is made of heavy brass, and all valves and valve seats are made of the best brass, ground together so that all parts are abso- lutely air-tight. These parts will not corrode or rust out, nor is any part of the pump affected by the strong mixtures.
The duplex agitator keeps the liquid stirred up and prevents the ingredients from settling to the bottom. The pump is regularly fitted with 5 feet of ^4-inch 3-ply rubber hose of A-l quality, and Vermorel Brass Nozzle, from which any size spray or stream can be thrown. It is impossible to clog this nozzle, and it cannot get out of order.
Only very slow and easy pumping is necessary. The “Yankee” is used extensively for all spraying- purposes, especially for orchards, vineyards, shrub- bery, and for whitewashing hen houses, stables, fences, etc.
Price, complete, without barrel, $11.00. Wt. 42 lbs.
No. 25
Spray Pump Complete
THE NO. 40 “BEST” BARREL SPRAY PUMP
No. 40— “Best” Spray Pump, Complete With Agitator, 15 Ft. Hose and Vermorel Nozzle
Made With Brass Nozzles, Brass Cylinder, Brass Ball Valves and Valve Seats
Dimensions — Height over all, 43 ins.; boiler tubing, air chamber, diameter, 3 ins.; length, 32 ins.; cylinder diameter, 2 54 ins.
The Plunger Packing is a specially prepared, treated canvas, that is proof against the ruinous effects of strong mixtures, which would destroy a leather pack- ing. The brass cylinder and all valves and valve seats are made of the best brass, ground together so that all parts are air-tight. These parts will not corrode nor rust.
By removing two bplts, the valves are accessible, making it easy to quickly clean pump when necessary*
All -^arts are submerged in the liquid, and therefore no priming is necessary.
Pump has duplex agitator which keeps the liquids thoroughly mixed. The air chamber is exceptionally large, making it easy to produce sufficient pressure for a continuous spray of great force with slow pumping. The stroke of the lever handle may be charged by simply removing and replacing a single bolt, thus vary- ing the pump’s capacitv.
Price, complete, without barrel, $17.00 Wt. 60 tbs.
“No. 7 King” — 2 by 7-inch heavv brass tubing. The pressure gauge is graduated to 300 tbs. The air chamber is extra large and made of pressed steel and is tested to 300 tbs. The handle is extra Ion" and is made of malleable iron.
Equipped with:
15 ft. 54-in. 6-ply Pressure Hose;
8 ft. Pine Extension in two pieces;
1 300- tb. Pressure Gauge;
1 Brass Shut-off Cock;
1 “Fog” Nozzle.
No. 7, Style A, consists of Pump, Skids and full equipment as shown but no barrel. Shipping weight, about 135 tbs,
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WAGON SPRAY BOOM WAGON SPRAY BOOM— PRICE $10.00. Wt. 28 lbs.
This boom can be used with any good barrel .pump, but gives the best satisfaction in connection with our No. 25 or No. 40. It is light, strong and adjustable to every position. Will throw spray at any angle and can be folded so that you can drive through narrow gates and can be set to spray between rows of grape vines, etc., two nozzles spraying to the right and two to the left. One barrel of liquid will cover three acres. A ten year old boy can operate it. The cheapest and best method of spraying a field of potatoes, celery, etc.
The ever increasing inroads of insects and disease has rendered it necessary to get adequate sprayers to meet this necessity. Call and see our assortment; it is complete.
FARM AND GARDEN TOOLS
When wanted by Mail, add postage. See 2nd page cover.
We have enumerated only a few of the specialties we carry. We have always on1 hand a full line of garden tools of every description, and for every conceivable purpose. Ask for anything you may want in this line. We have it.
Eureka Seed Drill. — A garden Seed Drill that will distribute beet, cabbage, celery, car- rot, lettuce, radish, turnip and all similar seeds with perfect regularity. It is utterly impos- sible for it to sow any way but accurately, doing the work as thoroughly as the most costly machines, and will cover ten times the ground that can possibly be covered by hand. It is simple in construction, so easily under- stood that a child can be taught to use it. Price — ($1.50 by mail; postpaid $1.65).
Cahoon Seed Sower. — The standard Sower, acknowledged to be superior to all other hand sowers. Gives perfect satisfaction and can be used for sowing alfalfa and grains broad- cast. Sows from four to eight acres per hour at a common walking gait. A saving of four- fifths of the labor and one-third of the seed by its use. A person entirely unaccustomed to sowing by hand can use this machine with perfect success. Price — $3.50. Weight crated, Cahoon Seeder
8 lbs. Can be sent by mail. Weight crated 8 lbs.
GRAIN TRYERS
Made with large slot, for sampeling beans and other large seed. Made of nickle, with steel point. 9 inches long. $2.30, postpaid $2.40.
SEED TRYERS SEWING TWINE
Made expressly to use in taking sam- No. 1, 102 in. strans. Per lb.. 45c
pies of seed and grain from sacks. Made Bdl., 12 lbs .$5.10
of nickel. Small pocket size, (6 inches) No. 2, 102 in. strans. Per lb 40c
$l.p0 postpaid. Bdl., 12 tbs .$4.60
SACK NEEDLES
5c Spring Rye .each
Common, each
25c
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The Pennsylvania Fruit Picker. — No ranch is com- pletely equipped without this valuable tool. It is always the choicest fruit that cannot be reached from the ladder; you do not wish to knock it down with a club, as the fall would bruise it. Use the Fruit Picker and the fruit is caught in the pocket prepared for it. Every ranch that has half a dozen or more fruit or walnut trees should have one or more Pennsylvania Fruit Pickers. Price — (50c, by mail 65c).
Raffia for tying Asparagus Bunches. — While we offer tape for this purpose, we recommend the use of raffia as being more sanitary, cheaper and better than tape. The large growers along the Sacramento River use raffia exclusively. One pound is equal to 700 yards of tape. Price — (1 lb. 20c, 10 lbs. $1.75).
Postage extra. For large quantities write for price.
Pennsylvania Fruit Picker
Asparagus Buncher
Asparagus Buncher. — We carry the Philadelphia make, which is the popular one with all large shippers. No. 1 size will shape bunches 3-3V2 inches in diameter, weighing about one pound. No. 2 will shape bunches 4-5 inches in diameter, weighing about two pounds. Price — (No. 1, $2.50; No. 2, $2.75). Mail wt. 10; lbs. Asparagus Knife.-— Price 50c, by mail 65c.
Asparagus Moss. — We always have on hand a large supply of moss for asparagus shippers. Price on application.
Black Hawk Corn Sheller. — Shells easily, and rapidly separates the cob from the corn. We give it special recommendation to poultry men.
Price— $2.50. Weight 14 lbs.
Rittenhouse Seeder. — It has its right side concave in shape and rests nicely against the body just above the hip. The crank shaft being above the distributing wheel brings both hands to nearly a level and gives the operator the easiest position possible.
It sows evenly all kinds of grass seeds, grains and fertilizers. Clover is thrown a width of 18 ft.; timothy,
15 ft.; alfalfa, 20 ft.; wheat, 25 ft.; oats, 18 ft. ; millet, 18 ft. An operator can sow from 40 to 50 acres per day. Price — $1.50. Weight 9 lbs.
READ CAREFULLY
Home Corn Sheller
Read inside front cover page concerning parcel post and postage. Read page 186. You will find more than 300 questions answered. Read inside back cover page, where 340 questions are answered. Read pages 100 and 127 for comprehensive information about flowers. Read pages 10-11-12, particularly page 12, about strawberries.
Read page 15 about geranium slips, and do not fail to order some: See page 16 about dahlias.
Do not destroy this catalog. It contains valuable information.
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Segment Corn Planter. All large melon growers are now using the Seg- ment Corn Planter.
FARM AND GARDEN TOOLS (Continued)
Segment Com and Bean Planter. — The
lightest, most accurate, strongest, cheap- est and most up-to-date Planter on the market. Never cracks a kernel nor skips a hill. It is always in position, never makes wrong move. Many gardeners are using this for their replanting, and melon grow- ers are using it to plant watermelons and cantaloupes. (See picture). Price— $1.50.
Weight 5 lbs.
Asjc for anything you may want pertain- ing to garden tools; we probably have it. although not listed.
Master’s Rapid Plant Setter. — The onl> hand mechanical plant setter on the mar ket. No stooping when using it, therefore no lame backs. . All kinds of plants; — Cab- bage,. Tobacco, Tomatoes, Cauliflower,
Strawberries, Sweet Potatoes, etc., are set in water and covered at one operation.
Weight 10 lbs.
Price— (Each $4.50.) Ask for circular A WORD ABOUT GARDEN TOOLS
The gardener, in order to be successful, must have adequate tools. The small gar- dener can get along with a combination tool that can be used for single and double wheel cultivator and a hill and drill seeder; indeed, with all attachments of the com- bined garden tools such as Planet Jr. No. 25 and Iron Age No. 6 there is little else necessary except a good hoe and rake. But for the extensive gardens where a number of men are employed and where planting gos on continually, it is a waste of valuable time to transform a seeder into a cultivator and cultivator into a seeder; it is then advisable to have a number of tools ready for all purposes.
For seeding only, the COLUMBIA PLANTER eclipses all others. It puts a definite quantity of. seed at certain- distances and there is no waste of seed, with little or no thinning out. There is no limit to the varieties of seed that can be planted with the Columbia.
For cultivators, both hand and horse, there is such a diversity of attachments that gardening with them is a pleasure. We advise that you familiarize yourself with the various uses of these attachments, thereby making your labor -not only shorter but easier, besides greatly increasing your profit.
“NORCROSS” CULTIVATOR— HOES & WEEDERS The Modern Tools— for Garden and Flowers Like the Human Hand, these tools cultivate closer to plants without injuring them, than any other implement known; leaving the soil leve' loose and untrampled.
Cost bu4- a trifle more than the common Hoe — accom- plish much more and better
work with decidedly less labor. The sharp tapering shovel." enter the soil freely, literally tearing up every inch of it, from 1 to 6 inches deep as required.
Detachable Steel Prongs — Malleable Head — Extra High Grade Handles and beautifully finished throughout.
Three sizes, suited to both men and women.
A DISTINCTIVE FEATURE The “Norcross” 5-prong is the only Cultivator having a Detachable Ferrule (Pat’d.) whereby same with handle may be detached and head attached to standard wheel plows ii desired, using Norcross Universal Connection supplied extra, at 10c- PRICES EACH
5-Prong (Wt. 3 lbs.), $L00. 3-Prong (Wt. 2 lbs.), 75c. Mideret (Wt. 12 oz.), 50c, Postage extra. See postal rates on inside front cover page.
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IRON AGE GARDEN IMPLEMENTS
The Iron Age Cultivators are very popular because of the large wheel which has made it easier to work. It is well made and gives perfect satisfaction wherever used.
No. 20 “Iron Age” Single Wheel Hoe — Price $7.25. Weight, packed, 28 lbs.
No. 20. — All necessary work ing tools for accomplishing a great variety of work are fur- nished, such as side hoes, culti- vator teeth, rakes and landside plow, as shown below.
No. 20
No. 169 Disc Fenders
No. 170. — Double Moleboard Plow. Will fit on Nos. 1 and 20 frames. Price — $1.70. Packed weight, 5 lbs.
No. 6
No. 6. — Combined in this tool are three dis- tinct and thoroughly practical implements, a Hill and Drill Seeder, a Double Wheel Hoe and a Single Wheel Hoe. As a Hill and Drill Seeder, packed weight, 57 pounds. Price $14.50. As a Seeder only, $11.00.
NEW MODEL SEED DRILL
The New Model Drill is used exclusively on some of the most extensive seed farms in California. This because of the following reasons:
The New Model will sow in rough, lumpy ground without getting clogged. Many of the light Eastern seeders are inefficient on heavy California soils, but not so with the New Model.
Can be adjusted to the difference in size between the different seeds.
New Model seeds evenly and cut-off is quickly and easily handled; is economical
Main wheel is of large size and width, so will not sink in soft earth. Handles are well bolted and adjustable in height; machine is *asy to work.
Packed weight 50 lbs. Price $9.75.
No. 169. — Disc Fenders for protecting small plants when cultivating. Price — $1.35 per pair. It cuts the crust, pre- venting the shovels from tearing up the plant. Weight, 3 lbs.
No. 1. — The change from a Seed Drill to a Double or Single Wheel Hoe is quickly made. The photograph shows the Double Wheel Hoe with side shoes applied.
“Iron Age” Double and Single Wheel Hoe- Price $.850. Weight, packed, 40 lbs.
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No. 184. — Fertilizer Attachment as a Side Dresser. Will fit on Nos. 1 and 20 frames. Price $5.50. Packed weight, 5 lbs.
No. 235. — Fertilizer Attachment as a Drill. Will fit on Nos. 1 and 20 frames. Price $6.00. Packed weight, 10 lbs.
No. 369. — Disc Attachment. Will fit on Nos. 1 and 20 frames. Price, complete, $2.50. Packed weight 10 lbs.
No. 19. — To meet a demand com- ing from some sections for a Weed Plow and Cultivator equipped with a higher wheel than anything we previously offered, we de- signed our No. 19 “Iron Age” Wheel Plow and Cultivator. In doing so it will be noticed we have kept in mind those excellent fea- tures which have made our whole line of “Iron Age” . Garden Imple- No. 19. “Iron Age” Wheel Plow and Cultivator.ments so popular, viz., lightness Packed Weight, 22 Pounds. Price $4.00. combined with strength.
FIVE TOOTH CULTIVATOR
Dixie Jr. 5 Tooth . . . . $5.00
Dixie Jr. 7 Tooth $6.00
We have always on hand, a complete line of Iron Age parts. Write for any part you may want but always give the number of the casting or send a picture describ- ing the part you want so that there can be no mistake.
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PLANET JR. GARDEN TOOLS
Hand Cultivators and Seeders have become a garden necessity. One man with a hand cultivator can do the work of six men with the hoe, and do it easier. All are good, but some are more adaptable for all purposes.
Space will not permit a detailed description of all the garden tools we offer, but a short reference to each will suffice to let you know what we have, and if inter- ested, please; write for special circular or -detailed description of what you wantv
No. 4 Planet Jr. Combined Hill and Drill Seeder, Wheel Hoe, Cultivator and Plow
This tool combines in a single convenient implement, a capital hill-dropping seeder, a continu- ous row seeder, an admirable single wheel hoe, an excellent furrower, a capital wheel culti- vator and a rapid and efficient wheel garden plow. As a Seeder the No. 4 is accurate, simple, durable, reliable and easy run- ning, doing first-class work in every partic lar. Price, com- plete, $12.00.
Price, complete, $12.00 Weight, 47 lbs.
As a Seeder only, $10 Holds 2*4 qts. of Seed
No. 25— Price, $14.50 Weight, packed, 59 lbs. Holds 2*4 qts. of Seed
No. 25
Planet Jr. No. 25 — Com- bined Hill and Drill Seeder and Double Wheel Hoe and Cultivator arid Plow. Price, $14.50. Weight, packed. 59 tbs.
Fire Fly
Planet Jr. Fire Fly. — 1 pl..w only. Price $3.00. Weight packed. 30 tbv
No. 14 Planet Jr. Double Wheel Disc Hoe
This new tool will give excel- lent satisfaction; is especially pleasing to all who work peat lands. There are three oil tem- pered discs on each side.
The set of prong cultivator teeth are constructed on entire- ly new lines, and will be found invaluable in general cultiva- tion.
The plows are the regular Planet Jr. model and are con- tinually valuable for furrowing, covering and plowing.
Price, complete, $9.00.
No. 12 Planet Jr. Double and Single Wheel Hoe Combined. — 1 pair 6-in. Hoes, four steel Cultivator Teeth, 1 pair Plows and two leaf lifters. Packed weight 33 tbs. Price $7.85.
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No. 6 Planet Jr. Combined Hill and Drill Seeder, Wheel Hoe, Cultivator and Plow. Price, complete, $14.50. Weight packed 65 lbs. As a Seeder only. $12.00; as a
Wheel Hoe only, $7.00.
This is our latest Combined Hill and Drill Seeder and Wheel Hoe, and after three years’ gratifying use in the field, every detail has been per- fected.
What It Will Do.— It drops all garden seeds in hills and sows in drills, with the greatest regularity, in a narrow line, to any exact depth required, cov- ers, rolls down and marks the next row, all at one passage. As a wheel hoe, it hoes, culti- vates and plows all garden crops, completing a row at every
passage, up to 16 inches in width.
No. 28 Planet Jr. Combined Hill and Drill Seeder, Wheel 'Hoe, Cultivator, Rake and Plow
This is the best and most complete Hill and Drill Seeder.
It is the culmination of forty years experience. It corrects every defect. Wt. packed 71 lbs. Price $16.50.
No. 29 Planet Jr. Hill and Drill Seeder only. Same as No.
28. Wt. 57 lbs. Price $12.50.
No. 16 Planet Jr. Single Wheel Hoe, Cultivator, Rake and Plow. Packed wt. 26 ibs.
Price $6.50.
No. 17 Planet Jr. Single Wheel Hoe, Cultivator and Plow. Packed wt. 24 lbs. Price $5.75.
No. 17^4 Planet Jr. Single Wheel Hoe and Cultivator. Packed weight 2i lbs. Price $5.25.
No. 39 Planet Jr. Single Wheel Hoe, Cultivator and Plow. Packed wt. 26' lbs. Price $6.45.
EXTRA PARTS FOR PLANET JR. TOOLS
We carry a full line of extras. When in need of any, write us, describing the part wanted as accurately as you can, giving the number of the casting, or send a picture or pencil drawing.
GARDEN TOOLS FOR EVERY PURPOSE
Our line of tools is very complete. It is hardly possible you could wish for any- thing we do not have. We have added some low priced drills and cultivators, not because they are inferior, but they are built for the small gardener who has little .use for a drill, but cannot get along without one. v
No. 36 Planet Jr. Single Wheel Hoe, Cultivator and Plow Weight, packed, 33 lbs. Price, complete, $7.00
The whole combination is the best and most useful we have ever offered. We advise buying the machine complete, as there is' a considerable saving by doing, so. but we sell the seeder and the wheel Hoe separately, if desired. The extra attachments will also fit the No. 6^ machine complete with the No. 36 Wheel Hoe.
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The No. 31 is a new Planet Jr. Combined Seeder and Wheel Hoe designed for small gardeners. It combines a thoroughly reliable Seeder that will sow all garden seeds from the smallest up to pease and beans with a first-class light running Wheel Hoe. A practical tool for a man, the growing boy or for the woman who delights in having a good garden but who has little time to spend in it.
Price complete (No. 31) $8.00
As a Seeder only (No. 32)... $6.00 As a Wheel Hoe only (No. 33) 4.00
EXCELSIOR GARDEN TOOLS
When selecting a garden drill or cultivator, consider the Excelsior as light, dur- able and cheap, does the work as well as any. It is a very good tool for the money.
THE EXCELSIOR GARDEN CULTIVATOR
They are properly balanced, light and strong; there is no extra weight where weight is not neces- sary; no weak points, and the ma- terials are of the best.
Excelsior Garden Cultivator. Price $8.00
One of the important features of the Excelsior is the simple manner in which the hoes can be tilted or adjusted to meet the most exacting demands of the operator.
Light Steel Wheel, 16 inches in height; 1-inch tire. Hoes equipped with Patent Adjustable Joints, and all parts thoroughly adjustable.
With one pair hoes, two gangs cul- tivator teeth, one pair plows and one pair rakes, $8.00.
No. 55 Single Wheel Cultivator.—
Complete with 6-inch Hoes, Cultiva- tor Teeth, Plow and Rake. Price, as per cut. $5.85. Packed wt.. 23 lbs.
Price $5.85
One of the best drills ever offered. No. 42
Combine the same degree of efficiency, strength and easy running qualities as found in our Double Wheel Machine. Designed principally to work between the rows; but by changing the wheel on the other side of the arm, both sides of the row can be worked with one operation.
EXCELSIOR ALL-STEEL DRILL
This All-Steel Drill is an improvement over the famous Excelsior Drill which has given such excel- lent satisfaction among gardeners. The working parts arq practically the same, but its steel construc- tion malfes it much lighter, more durable, easier running land better adapted for use with Fertilizer Attachment.
No. 42. — Excelsior Steel Straight Line Seeder. $11.00.
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THE COLUMBIA MACHINES
The Greatest Seeding Machines in the World They sow any kind of seed, large or small. They are all A POSITIVE FORCED FEED. Every seed is carried to the ground and covered; not a seed can escape, and not a seed can pass through the machine nor escape to the ground until the machine is in gear and moves forward and is ready to do its work; nor can a seed be shaken out or get to the ground when the machine is out of gear. A very im- portant advantage possessed by no other planter. They are the simplest of all planting machines; the most certain and most complete planters in the world. WONDERFUL LITTLE MACHINES; plant all kinds of seeds, from the smallest to the largest.
Columbia Hand Planter
THE COLUMBIA HAND PLANTER. — -You can plant from one inch apart to ninety-six inches apart by the simple manipulation of the disk wheel and the cylinders. With this drill you can sow any seed in any quantity any distance apart that you desire. It will sow cucumber and muskmelon seed any distance apart up to eight feet. It will sow your pepper, tomato, and any other crops in the field that now must be done by transplanting. It is a universal planter because there is nothing in the seed line from the size of lima beans to turnip seed that it will not plant. With special apparatus it will plant shelled peanuts without crushing the seed. Price — $14.00. Weight 85 pounds.
COLUMBIA PLANTER WITH HORSE ATTACHMENT Just the Machine for Large Planters
It plants what you want, just how you want it. Write for further descrip-
With Horse Attachment
THE NO. 2 COLUMBIA GANG SEEDER For Drilling Any Kind of Grain Just the Thing to Sow Beet Seed or Beans
The same seeding principle is built in a way that two to five rows may be drilled at once, and may be drawn by one horse. This is just the machine for large growers, no matter what you wish to plant. It saves the expense of thinning out as must be done with the other seed drills. Price $100. If interested, write for further particulars.
tion. Price — $17.00. Weight 90 lbs.
No. 2 Gang Seeder
Knorr & Watts Ranch, Bell, Cal. Ten 500-egg Incubators
BONE MILLS,
FEED MILLS and all
Poultry,
Pigeons
and
Rabbits
POULTRY SUPPLY DEPARTMENT
INCUBATORS, BROODERS POULTRY SUPPLIES
We Can Supply All Poultry Ranches
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INCUBATORS AND BROODERS
If you want an incubator that you can always — all the time, rely on; if you want one that will work for you in cold weather as well as in warm; that will hatch when the hens go on a strike; in other words — if you want an incubator that will incubate whenever you are ready with your eggs, whether it be down to zero or up to 90 degrees in the shade, you must get one that is Built to Hatch. There is n<> way out of- it! _ When your hens won't set during the cold weather, you need- an
incuba tor that will — and there is just as much dif- ference in incubato r s as in hens.
Look at These Prices
THE ESSEX-MODEL “STANDARDS”— THE MOST SUPERIOR INCUBAT- ORS MADE
The Famous Essex - Model “Standard” Incu- bators illustrated are recognized as the leaders among high- class machines. They are made of high grade chestnut (the only hardwood incubators made). Double walls perfectly packed and in- sulated with lay- ers of laminated cotton and straw- board. Dou- ble glass door. Equip- ped with “Essex” Cor- ru gated Thermostat (patented), insuring automatic regulation. Entirely self-ventilating, no slides to adjust or to confuse you.
STANDARD
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Our Grand Offer to Our Boys and Girls
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QUICKLY
COLLECTION No. 1
HERE IS A GOOD CHANCE TO
MAKE A GOOD START AND MAKE MONEY
We offer the above machine with supplies as follows:
1 Model B — 120 Egg Incubator, value ........................... $12.00
1 Essex Homestead Brooder (100 chick), value . ... 7.50
1 Galvanized Iron Chick Feeder, value 25
1 Galvanized Iron Chick Fountain, value . 25
1 Galvanized Iron Grit and Shell Box, value 50
Total $20.50
WE OFFER THIS COLLECTION PACKED AND READY dj 1 Q0
FOR SHIPMENT FOR S' * • •
Can Furnish Rhode Island Red Eggs on Application.
The above collection will give any boy or girl a nice start toward making a nice living and also a fine chance to make money. You should encourage them and buy this cellection it is a bargain.
In offering these three GRAND COLLECTIONS to our customers we wish to state that we secured these machines of a reliable firm who failed about one year ago and we have a limited number on hand that we can offer at prices stated in
our collections as long as the stock lasts. These machines are the highest STAN-
DARD MAKE and are classed as one of the best incubators on the market. They are all of the mission finish made of the very best material with patent regulator adjustment, lamp and all complete. Don’t delay as we have only a limited number.
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Our Grand Offer to the Fathers
COLLECTION No. 2
HIGH IN QUALITY— LOW IN PRICE
Model C. — When considering this 200-Egg Essex-M o d e 1.
‘‘Middle Price” Incubator costs only 9 cents an egg — and then compare it with any other make, you will say, “It is the best on earth at the price.” This size that suits most poultrymen. It can be operated with any num- ber of eggs from 200 down- wards. It affords the beginner room to grow, and is there- fore an economical size to buy.
We call it a MIDDLE-PRICED machine, but on account of its quality it is classed among the higher-priced incubators. Dou- ble walls packed and perfectly insulated. A special bargain this year, $17.00.
We offer the above machine with supplies as follows:
1 Model C Incubator, 200-Egg, value $17.00
1 Model A Compartment Brooder (See description on Page 160) . . 10.00
1 Corn and Grain Grinder 3.50
2 18-inch Galvanized Iron Feeders ... . .70
2 Vz Gallon Galvanized Iron Fountains ... .90
1 Grit and Shell Box .50
Total $32.60
WE OFFER THIS GRAND COLLECTION FOR Can furnish Rhode Island Red Eggs on application.
This collection is especially for the large breeder. We have tried to select only the necessary articles needed to make a poultry farm complete making an up-to- date plant. Every article mentioned above can be used every day. This is a bargain to any one.
FOUND THE POULTRY BUSINESS PROFITABLE
Dear Sir: Monroe, N. Y.
We have found the poultry business very profitable and are increasing our plant right along. We have now the largest plant in this county. We have a number of Model Incubators and Brooders and consider them the best we have ever used. We are going to discard the others and use only Models. We bought them five years ago and they are as good as new. We have six of your incubators and twelve of your brooders. They don’t swell like some of the others. Very truly yours,
EGBERT MoELROY*
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Our Grand Offer to the
Large Poultry Ranch
COLLECTION No. 3
This machine is made of chestnut, packed with min- eral wool and made of first- class material in every respect. Latest Model Regulator.
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Do not miss reading what the grand collection offers. You can’t beat this for the money.
1 Model C Incubator (410) Egg, value $35.00
1 Los Angeles Brooder Heater (1000) Chicks, value 18.50
12 Chick Feeders for Baby Chicks, value 3.00
12 Chick Founts, 1 Qt., for Baby Chicks, value 3.00
1 Grain and Shell Mill, value 3.50
100 lb. A. & M. Superior Chick Feed, value 3.50
Total 4
WE OFFER THIS GRAND COLLECTION FOR
$66.50
$55.°°
This is the best bargain ever offered by any house and anyone wanting a com- plete outfit that is CHEAP and GOOD should send for this collection. You can- not get it duplicated any where for the price. Only a limited number to offer.
Can furnish Rhode Island Eggs on Application.
GATHERED OVER 10,000 EGGS
Gasport, N. Y.
Dear Sir:
I am now using two of your incubators, a No. 2 and No. 3, and if you beat them you will have to get up early in the morning. My first hatch came off March 23rd. I put in the 380 eggs, tested out 41, leaving 339 in the machine. I got 317 chicks — 9 V/z per cent of the eggs hatched. They are good strong chicks. I have hatched in all this season 1600 and have sold 1100, and I have the balance at this writing. I have 100 Brown Lpclinm Unc anrl have gathered over 10.000 eggs since the first of January Very truly yours. M. E. VODRA.
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JUBILEE INCUBATORS
Jubilee 504-Egg Size
Capacity |
Dimensions |
Price |
||
108-egg Jubilee |
. ..110 tbs. |
2 ft. |
8 in. x 3 ft. |
$22.00 |
216-egg Jubilee |
...150 tbs. |
2 ft. |
8 in. x 4 ft. 3 in. |
32.00 |
324-egg Jubilee |
. ..200 tbs. |
2 ft. |
8 in. x 5 ft. 3 in. |
40.00 |
504-egg Jubilee ....... |
...260 tbs. |
3 ft. |
2 in. x 7 ft. 2 in. , |
50.00 |
1056-egg Jubilee |
. ..500 tbs. |
4 ft. |
10 in. x 8 ft. 4 in. |
100.00 |
THE REGULATOR
The Jubilee Regulator is the most simple, the most sensitive and the most dur- able of any regulator in existence. It will not stick, as there are no joints to catch; plays perfectly free, and when the heat of the egg chamber reaches the degree to which it is regulated the expansion of the regulator causes a balance valve to raise off the escape flue. This allows the heat direct escapement, the circulation is re- tarded, and the radiation of the heat in the egg chamber is decreased — all this al- lows just sufficient heat radiated from the pipes to keep the temperature of the egg-chamber at the desired, degree.
When outside influences tend to decrease the temperature of the egg chamber the regulator instantly detects the influence, the valve is allowed to close the direct escape, the heat of the lamp is then forced through the indirect route, the boiler is once more utilizing the entire heat of the lamp, the water in the pipes sets up a quicker circulation, which in turn imparts additional heat to the atmosphere of the egg chamber.
The Jubilee system of applying moisture is the most perfect ever devised. The boiler chamber is provided with a special moisture pan, which derives its heat from the Jubilee boiler which the boiler chamber encloses By means of a feed cap and a draw-off tube, it is possible to withdraw the last atom of moisture, or in five minutes’ time increase the moisture to saturation, and more important still, all this is accomplished without opening the door of the egg chamber or exposing the eggs. Moisture by- evaporation is seldom if ever sufficient. It cannot be increased or re- moved entirely as circumstances may demand, without opening the door of the egg chamber. The stage of the incubation when moisture is most needed is at the time of pipping and hatching, and this stage is the most critical period of the incubation, and the stage when the door of the egg chamber should not be opened under any circumstances. It was necessary to commit one fault in order to remedy another. With the Jubilee system, both faults, opening the door at time of hatching and lack of moisture, are effectually eliminated.
We are asked: “Why do you consider artificial moisture a necessity in success-
ful artificial incubation?” As above stated, it is much simpler for manufacturers to decry the necessity for a certain feature in poorlc thev manufacture, than it is for them to solve the problem in a practical wav.
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PETALUMA INCUBATORS AND BROODERS
Model 27
Capacity, 216 Eggs. Price, $27.00. Floor space required, 44x27 in.
Model 80. Price, $20.00
Models 59-5954 Models 80-80>4 Models 81-8154 Models 82-82^4 Models 83-8354
PRICE LIST OF INCUBATORS
Capacity. 54 Eggs Capacity 126 Eggs Capacity 216 Eggs Capacity 324 Eggs Capacity 504 Eggs
Retail Price $10.00 Retail Price 20.00 Retail Price 27.00 Retail Price 35.00 Retail Price 50.00
Weight 30 lbs. Weight 70 lbs. Weight 100 lbs. Weight 135 lbs. Weight 210 lbs.
EGG-CITY HOT-WATER INCUBATORS
Egg-City Incubators are not of the cheaply constructed kind intended to last but a year or two, but they are made by competent workmen, out of the best materials 10 be had in the market, and are strictly first class.
There is nothing cheap about them but the price. Prices may be compared to other low-priced incubators and brooders, but the quality cannot. They are really high-class goods sold at a low price. A comparison of Egg-City with any other hot-water machines will always result favorably to the Egg-City. You get more for your money, besides We Pay Freight to your nearest Railroad Station or Steamer Landing in the United States.
Model 126
Egg-City Incubator. Capacity 126 Eggs, rice, $14.00
Model |
Capacity |
Weight |
Price |
A |
180 Eggs |
100 lbs. |
$20.00 |
B |
360 Eggs |
165 lbs. |
30.00 |
C |
540 Eggs |
210 lbs. |
45.00 |
D |
680 Eggs |
265 lbs. |
60.00 |
F |
1080 Eggs Keep fht': h.(>r»k |
for *be egg-record |
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PETALUMA ELECTRIC INCUBATOR
In keeping with our advanced ideas in the field of artificial incubation we were the first to introduce a real practical electric incubator. One that does not require an electrician to operate it. One that is sim- ple enough for any person to understand. One that is unique in construction, safe, re- liable, and using but a small amount of cur- rent. One that controls the heat perfectly and will not get out of order. One of very few parts and very simple mechanism, and will hatch anything that can be hatched.
If you owned one you would not take five times its cost if you knew you. could not obtain another like it.
We hatched chicks at the California State Fair in 1906, in electric incubators and have been operating them ever since, improving Petaluma Electric, Model 190-E them from time to time, so.as to minimize Capacity, 126 Eggs the consumption of electric current, and
Price, $20 therefore reduce the cost of operating
them, our desire being to make a machine so perfect and so simple that no trouble could possibly arise. When we reached the point where we could see no further opportunity for improvement we applied for and received a patent.
These incubators are at present made in sizes of 63 eggs, 126 eggs, 252 eggs and 504 eggs.
Our patents which are very broad and specific, cover all the good things in electric incubators.
PRICES: Model 189-E, 63 eggs, $10.50. Model 190-E, 126 eggs, $20.00. Model
191-E. 252 eggs, $28.00. Model 193-E, 504 eggs, $45.00.
Petaluma Electric, Model 191-E
Capacity, 252 Eggs
Price, $28
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THE ELECTRIC CIRCUIT BREAKER
The Petaluma Regulator, by virtue of its accurate construction, expands and con- tracts, turning on or off the electric cur- rent, thereby holding the temperature so that a variation can scarcely be noted in the thermometer. The entire regulating mechanism is seen underneath the Incu- bator in the cut of Model 190-E, or the cut entitled “The Circuit Breaker,” and oper- ates exactly as does the regulation in all other Models of Petaluma Incubators, by simply turning the regulating screw one way or the other a trifle. It is all so simple that one can scarcely believe we have outstripped everybody and every- thing else,1 and succeeded in accomplishing what we have. An examination, however, proves all our statements to be true, even to the smallest detail, so that the investi- gator becomes fully satisfied that nothing has ever been made to equal the Petaluma Electric, and places us in the lead as manu- facturers of a real practical electrical in- cubator.
Each Incubator is equipped with our steel, galvanized and corrugated Egg Tray with drop section for the chicks to drop into the Nursery. Wire Nursery Basket, Egg Tester, Thermometer, Regulator and Electric Current Breaker, six feet of cord with plug to screw into an electric light The Circuit Breaker socket and directions for operating.
The Model 189-E does not have a Nursery.
Wm. Doxie, Manager Bountiful Light & Power Co., Bountiful, Utah, March 9, 1915, writes as follows:
“The 250 egg Petaluma Electric Incubator we bought from you four weeks ago for demonstration purposes has just hatched, and we wish to say that it has been successful beyond all expectations.
‘This Incubator was set up on our sales room floor, where every time anybody walked across the floor, the floor shook. We invited everybody who desired, to put eggs in the incubator, and we would hatch them free of charge.
“Eleven people put eggs in, of eight different varieties, as follows: White Leg-
horns, Buff Leghorns, Butercups, White Rocks, Barred Rocks, R. L Reds, White Minorcas, and Orpingtons. These eggs were not taken care of as though intended for hatching purposes.
“We set this incubator on the 14th of February and during the entire hatch we had winter weather. On the 21st the power was off three and one-half hours.
“The incubator was operated by a man who had no experience and who never saw an electric incubator.
“We have sent you orders for two more incubators and have a number of people interested.”
E. W. Williams, Chief Clerk, Portland Railway Light & Power Co., Salem, Or- egon, writes, March 16, 1915: ^
“In regard to the chicks which we have hatched out with the Petaluma Incu- bator in our office. I wish to state that we had 73 chicks from 84 eggs, or a rate of 85%, which is a very good hatch under the circumstances. They all came out wonderfully strong and healthy; there is not a weakling in the bunch. We have had them in the office window now four days, and not under particular good con- ditions, either.
“As you know, this incubator was standing between two outside doors, which were opening and closing continually, and the temperature in the room varied from 40 to 70 degrees, but during the whole time of incubation the machine did not vary a fraction of a degree from what the regulator called for.
“It took 21 K. W. H’s to complete the hatch, which at our regular heating rate would amount to 84 cents. This I believe is cheaper than a lamp machine ran be onerated for. There was a great deal of interest shown in the hatrh. and a crowd in front of the window nearly all- of the time we bad the chickens.”
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THE JUBILEE BROODERS
The Jubilee Brooders are made on the Jubilee basis and up to the Jubilee stand- ard. It is more economical tq^use them than it is not to use them. The per cent >>f the chicks raised to maturity will be enough greater to repay the cost many times.
The Jubilee Brooders are made in two styles, each for a particular purpose:
The Jubilee Colony Outdoor Brooder. — Constructed in one size only, for strictly outdoor use. A new creation and a wonderful brooder for large and small plants.
Price, $20.00. Weight, 175 lbs. Dimensions. 5 ft. 8 in. x 3 ft. 4 in.
The Jubilee Sectional Hot-Water Indoor Brooders are constructed in two, three and four sections, to accommodate 50 chicks to each section, and are made for indoor use in brooder houses. There is nothing to wear out, nothing to break, nothing to be replaced, and their life is limited only by the care given them
The brooder case is constructed of the best grade California redwood, one inch thick, the whole thing being carefully and accurately joined. Each section is two and one-half feet long, two and one-half feet wide, and ten inches deep. Each section is provided with a hover chamber, properly insulated, well ventilated, and perfectly heated by means of hot-water pipes running just beneath the ceiling of the hover chamber and radiating a warm, moist heat und’ef exactly the same principle as that of the jubilee Incubator. Each hover chamber is provided with windows, and with a large door hinged from the top, which may be raised to thoroughly clean the brooder. The hover chamber occupies a little more than one-half of the section, the remaining space is utilized as a runway between the hover chamber and the outer runway. The chicks continually pass back and forth from the hover to the outer runway, accommodating themselves to the varying temperatures, and looking out for their own comfort.
The ventilation of the Jubilee Brooders is the most successful and satisfactory ever devised. A sweated chick is a total loss^ — the Jubilee cannot sweat the chicks, nor can the brooder become foul owing to lack of ventilation.
JUBILEE INDOOR BROODERS
Capacity |
Weight |
Dimensions |
Price |
4-section — 200 chicks |
170 lbs. |
2 ft. 6 in. x 10 ft. |
$18.00 |
3-section — 150 chicks |
135 lbs. |
2 ft. 6 in. x 7 ft. |
16.00 |
i-section: — 1 00 cfiicks |
100 lbs. |
2 ft. 6 in. x 5 ft. |
14.00 |
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ESSEX MODEL BROODERS
Essex Model New Homestead
The Essex-Model C Brooder
Like all other Essex-Model Goods their construction is su- perior. Construction of the roof alone tells of their high quality. If we except the New Homestead, they. all have three thicknesses, including enameled iron covering, the Model C Brooder having five thicknesses over the Hover apartment. In addition to this superior con- struction ample floor space is provided without the possibility of crowding into corners; and this means comfort, quick growth, and no loss of life by sweating, such as is the case in poorly designed brooders.
The Essex - Model New Homestead Brooder is a low- priced brooder, substantially constructed, and is considerably in advance of the kind usually sold at the price we ask for it.
Essex New Model Double New Homestead
Model A Brooder is a combination indoor and outdoor brooder. Contains two apart- ments (Hover and exercise room, separ- ated by'the Hover cloth). It is 47j4x28^ inches in size. It contains a supplementary roof cover or diaphragm to fit for use as an indoor brooder; also affording automatic ventilation — the latest improvement in
brooders; possessed by no other make. Ca pacity, 75 to 100 chicks. Price, $10.00.
The Essex-Model C Brooder has three apartments; the hover and nursery, separ- ated by the hover curtain; and the exercise room separated by a removable partition having a door and curtain full width of brooder, so that the chicks never lose their way back to the hover, nor crowd and get chilled in the exercise room, as they may where the exit is only a small doorway. Capacity. 200 chicks. Price. $16.00.
Model A Brooder
It can be used either in- doors or outdoors. It is built of 7/% dressed, tongue and grooved lumber throughout, including the roof. It is divided into two apartments by the hover cloth. It has ample floor space and light. Ca- pacity, 100 chicks. Price, $7.50.
ESSEX NEW MODEL Double New Homestead
This Double New lomestead Brooder is ame as single in con- struction, but will contain double amount of chicks. It is easy to operate, as lamp is on one side and inside heater covers both ends. Capacity, 150 chicks. Price, $10.50.
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INTERNATIONAL SANITARY HOVER
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The International Sanitary Hovers have stood every climatic test from Panama to Quebec. Practical poultrymen, state experiment stations, and poultry judges endorse it. You can raise chicks anywhere with International Sanitary Hovers. No specially constructed houses are necessary. There is no better place than in your regular hen houses. Sanitary Hovers are as practical for small back-yard poultry raisers as large poultry farms. They are warmest at the curtain — usable anywhere — ready for business wherever placed. No crowding or smothering of chicks; no kneeling in mud to get at the lamp; no cutting of holes or building of platforms. You want the best brooding device — you will get it in the Sanitary Hovers. Price, $9.50.
THE MAMMOTH BROODER HEATER
This Brooder Heater is made of copper with a galvanized iron jack- et. This is the best, cheapest, and most economical brooder heater, for large capa- city, ever .put on the market, and is rapidly being put into the large poultry plants.
All Mammoth Brooder Heaters are, unless otherwise specified, made with three- fourths inch fittings.
This combination, complete
Showing Construction of Mammoth Brooder Heater
with No. 3 Burner
$16.50
SECTIONAL AND DUPLEX BROODER HEATERS
The Sectional and Duplex Brooder Heaters here- with illustrated may be used either with coal oil lamps or gasolene burners. The gasolene burners produce more than twice the heat of a lamp, hence brooders in which these heaters are used may be
made twice the length given for heating with coal oil.
Petaluma Sectional Brooder Heater and Water
Tank $5.50
Lamp Fount, Burner and Chimney . 1.25
No. 1 Gasolene Burner, Gasolene Tank and Gasolene Connecting Pipe, to heat 10 to 15
feet 3.50
Petaluma Duplex Brooder Heater and Water
Tank 7.00
Lamp Fount, Burner and Chimney 1.50
No. 1 Gasolene Burner, Gasolene Tank and Gasolene Connecting Pipe, to heat 15 to 20 feet 3.50
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THE LOS ANGELES BROODER HEATER
Many manufacturers have attempted to meet the demand for a successful brooder and brooder house heating system. Many of these attempts have been unsuccessful.
The LOS ANGELES TUBULAR HEATER has been on the market for seven years, and we feel justified, after various and careful tests by our coustomers under many different conditions, in claim- ing it to be the greatest labor and chick- saver that is on the market today.
The Heater is made of heavy rolled cop- per, including 16 half-inch brass tubes, giving very large heating surface, and is almost indestructible under ordinary con- ditions. The heat comes from a gasolene burner, which checks the flow of gasolene at once in case of fire, and is extinguished without any loss. The gasolene will not flow with the feed valve wide open until the gas has been generated in the burner head, making this the safest method of heating to be found in any brooder where artificial heat is used.
The burner will heat 30 feet of the brooder on each side of the heater. This system of heating can be used in either direction from, the heater, or both ways. If the pipes run both ways from the heater, either side can be shut off en- tirely. The heat on one side may be kept warm enough for baby chicks, while . the other side is reduced to suit the older ones.
This system is equipped with 34-inch fittings, to be used with a single coil of pipe on each side, and may be varied to suit the customer’s wishes — to con- nect a double coil, or fitted for one-inch pipe, if desired.
When greater, or more brood- er space is necessary, we furnish an oblong boiler, containing more brass tubes, and supplied with two gasolene burners. The complete system includes Tubu- lar Boiler, all pipe connections, which would include the Unions, Expansion Tank, Insurance / Safety Gasolene Burner; in fact, everything as shown in the illustration, and one Gasolene Supply Tank, holding five gallons.
The regular size is $18.50
Oblong Boiler 24.50
Including tw^o burners.
THE SAFETY GASOLENE INSURANCE BURNER
Absolutely the safest and most reliable Gasolene Burner made. Burner is so constructed that when the light is turned out, the Gasolene is automatically shut off. Absolutely a safeguard against explosion.
Price $3.75 each
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PRICE LIST OF INCUBATOR BROODER PARTS;
Lamp Founts for Model O .........50c
Lamp Founts for Model A 50c
Lamp Founts for Model B 75c
Lamp Founts for Model C 75c
Lamp Founts for Stand No. 1 50c
Lamp Founts for Stand No. 2 50c
Lamp Founts for Stand No. 3 75c
Lamp Chimney for Models, all sizes 25c
Regulating Rods for Essex Model, complete $1.00
Plain Wooden Trays for Essex Models O, A and B.. 1.00 Plain Wooden Trays for Essex Stand Nos. 2, 3 1.50
PRICES OF BROODER LAMPS FOR ESSEX MODEL
For Portable Hover on all Brooders; Colony and
Double Indoor Brooders 90c
Chimneys, 25c extra.
For Portable Hover and Model B Brooders, style A
and B Brooders ,$1.00
Chimneys, 25c extra.
For Portable Hover ^nd Chick Comfort Hover and For Portable Hover and Chick Comfort Hover and Colony
C, 1913 75c
Chimneys, 25c extra.
Be sure to specify size and style of incubator and brooder for which lamps are wanted.
PRICE LIST PETALUMA INCUBATOR AND BROODER
PARTS
1 (Postpaid, 150 miles)
Lamp Founts Model 59, 80, 80 J4, 81^4 Lamp Founts Model 82, 82^4, 83, 83J4 Lamp Founts Brooder 23, 25, 28 Lamp Founts Incubator Model 59, 80, 81 Lamp Burner Incubator Model 80^4, 81^4 Lamp Burner Incubator Model 8-, 82, 83 Lamp Burner Incubator Model 81^4, 82j4, 83J4
PRICE LIST OF JUBILEE INCUBATOR AND BROODER PARTS
Jubilee Incubator or Brooder Lamp, by express, complete with No. 2 Sun-
Hinge burner
Jubilee Incubator or Brooder Lamp, by express, complete with No. 3 >Sun-
Hinge burner
Tested Jubilee Themometer, postpaid
Jubilee Egg Tester, postpaid . . . .
No. 3 Sun-Hinge burner, postpaid
No. 2 Sun-Hinge burner, postpaid
$1.25
1.50'
.75
.35
.60
.40
BROODER HEATERS
For 2-Section Indoor Brooder for Jubilee 8.00
For 3-Section Indeer Brooder for Jubilee 9.00
For 4-Section Indoor Brooder for Jubilee 10.00
Gas Burners for Petaluma 2.75
Gas Burners for Jubilee 1.00
Gas Burners for Model 1.00
Regulating Disc for Petaluma 2.50
Thermostat Bar for Jubilee 3.00
Thermostat Bar for Model . 2.00
Regulating Rod and Weight, Petaluma 1.25
Regulating Rod and Weight, Jubilee 1.25
Regulating Rod and Weight, Model - 1.25
Regulating Screws 25
Regulating Pins 25
Hangers for Petaluma 25
Hangers for Model 50
Rubber 'Corks for Jubilee, per doz 30
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GRINDING MILLS
They will produce cracked wheat, graham flour and corn meal for the family at the slightest cost, and will also produce cracked or ground corn or other grain of any fineness necessary for feeding to the young chicks and the coarse for the grown fowls. They are easily controlled and' adjusted, leaving nothing to be desired.
They can be adjusted to grind fine or coarse without the use of wrench or other tools. The Burrs are made of Steel-Alloy Metal, the most durable grinding sur- faces made.
List of Sizes, Weights and Prices
No. and Capacity |
Height |
Width |
Wheel |
Weight |
Price |
|
No. |
1^2, Vi to 1 bushel per hour... |
...13 |
sy4 |
12*4 |
20 lbs. |
$3.50 |
No. |
2, , 24 to 2^4 bushels per hour.. |
. .. 16 |
1644 |
35 lbs. |
5.50 |
|
No. |
3, 1 to 3 bushels per hour |
... 18*4 |
12'A |
1934 |
63 lbs. |
8.00 |
Shover No. 32
Shover No. 32
The capac- ity of this mill is not equalled by any other of the same size. Shipping weight, 40 lbs. Capacity, 1 or l bushels per iour. Price, Grinding Mill.
$5-50
and
$10.00
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ENTERPRISE BONE AND GRAIN MILL
One of the essential tools for poultry men. Can be used for cracking grain, bone, shell, or grit. Weight, crated, 75 tbs. Price, $9.50.
Corner Sixth and Alameda Sts., Los Angeles
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Poultry
Implements
and
Tools
Our limited space forbids a complete description of our MANN’S BONE. CUTTERS, but to enable our cus- tomers to select the size machine needed, we will give the following- capacities of the numbers stated:
Model No. 7 — Price $15.00
Model No. 12 — Price $35.00
Mann’s Clover Cutter
Made entirely of iron and steel. Cannot warp or shrink.
It is strongly built. The work- manship is first-class in every particular, and it will last for years without repairs. It is not a toy or a rattletrap, but a thor- oughly practical machine, offer- ing the greatest value for the least money. Do not buy a clover cutter until you have seen the mann’s. Made either with or without the stand. Prices —
With Stand $12.00
Without Stand 10.00
Weight, crated, 90 lbs.
No. 5 intended for flocks ranging from lb to 25.
No. 7 intended for flocks ranging from 40 to 100.
No. IV2 intended for flocks ranging from 40 to 100.
No. 9 intended for flocks ranging from 100 to 300.
No. 11 intended for flocks ranging from 300 to 500.
No. 12 intended for flocks ranging from 1000 to 1500.
The last two sizes mentioned are power machines. For further description we would be glad to send our Mann’s com- plete catalog, which will give full description of each and every machine.
“NEW MODEL” CLOVER CUTTER
Will cut either green or dry .clover, alfalfa, straw, vegetable tops, etc., in %-inch lengths. Weight, 60 lbs. Price — $11.00.
No better Cuttei made anywhere. It’s not a cheap affair, got up to sell simply because it is a Clover Cutter and looks air right, and is used up in a year.
But a thoroughly first-class machine in every pa rticular, built of steel and iron throughout. No pains have been spared to make it absolutely the best • cutter foi- the poultryman.
The Gem Clover Cutter Cuts fine and even
in lengths % inch.
— With Stand, $11.50; weight, 78 Ths. Without Stand, $10.00; weight, 60 ths.
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EGG BOXES AND SHIPPING BOXES
This Self-Locking Carton holds 2 rows of 6 eggs each and will pack in a standard egg case of 30 dozen. It is always ready to hand out, thus saving handling.
Prices:
12 Boxes for ,...„$ .20
25 Boxes for 35
50 Boxes for .65
100 Boxes for 1.25
500 Boxes for 5.75
Self Locking Egg Carton 1000 Boxes for 11.00
A. & M. IDEAL EGG BOX
This Carton holds one dozen of 3 eggs wide by 4 eggs long, and are used by grocers who do not pack in cases. Prices are as follows:
12 |
Boxes |
for |
15 |
100 |
Boxes |
for |
.$ .90 |
25 |
Bores |
for |
30 |
500 |
Boxes |
for |
4.35 |
50 |
Boxes |
for |
55 |
1000 |
Boxes |
for |
8.75 |
A. & M. SUWANEE EGG BOX
This Carton holds 2 rows of 6 eggs long. The box is of a blue lining, also the fillers are of blue color. This makes the egg show so nice, white and clean. This is the most satisfactory box you can buy. Prices:
12 Boxes for 20 100 Boxes for . ...$ 1.25
25 Boxes for 35 500 Boxes for 5.75
50 Boxes for 65 1000 Boxes for 11.00
A. & M. PARCEL POST BOXES
These Boxes are guaranteed by us to carry eggs safely through the mails. Each box has a double lining on sides, bottom and top, and are so strong one can stand on them and not crush. They come in 15 egg size, 30 egg size, 100 egg size. Prices: 12 egg size, 10c; 15 egg size, 20c; 30 egg size, 30c; 50 egg size, 50c.
WALLACE EGG BOX
It is the one carrier that will safely deliver the goods irrespective of jars, jolts, or pressure coming from any angle. When the carrier is packed for shipment you can stand on top, bottom, ends, or sides without its buckling or crushing. An egg packed properly can be handled roughly without fear of breaking. These car- riers can be sent back and forth in the mail without injury to the box, thereby al- lowingjsame to be used over and over again.
Prices :
1 doz. size 15c each, $1.20 per doz.
2 doz. size 20c each, 1.80 per doz.
3 doz size 30c each, 2.40 per doz.
6 doz. size 55c each, 4.50 per doz.
15 doz. size $1.00 each, 9.00 per doz.
HUMPTY-DUMPTY EGG CARRIER
One of the handiest egg carriers on the market. This carrier will hold twelve (12) dozen eggs. Can be folded flat for shipment, and is made of strong but light wooden slats fastened with strong steel wires. Very handy and something every poultry- man should have. Price, 50c each. Weight, 6 lbs.
A. & M. LICE KILLING NEST EGGS
Our Lice- Killing Nest Eggs are almost an exact imitation of the real chicken eggs, and contain a powerful disinfectant which is guaranteed to ex- pel lice and vermin. Put up in boxes of one dozen each, at 45c. Postpaid, 55c.
CHINA NEST EGGS
We handle only the best grade of glass eggs, strong and durable. (2 for 5c; 25c dozen. Post- paid, 35c.)
wanted
pullets
LEG BAND FOR POULTRY
Spir-ol Leg Bands are
made in six colors and all sizes, and are put on and taken off like a key ring.
Can’t drop off. Colors are black, white, red, yellow, blue, green, purple, light blue, maroon and pink. In4 piy \j ordering please state color Just the thing to mark the different pens. Handiest band to mark the from the old hens.
Prices:
12 Bands for 30 Bands for 50 Bands for 100 Bands for 500 Bands for 1000 Bands for
$ .15 (postpaid) .25 .50 , .75
3.60 7.00
Chick, Bantam and Pigeon size Spirol Leg Bands as follows: 12 for 10c; 25 for
25c; 50 for 40c; 100 for 65c; 500 for $3.00; 1000 for $5.25. These bands come in the same colors as given above for Poultry Bands.
CLIMAX LEG BANDS
This Band is easy to put on or remove, no tools required. The rings are made of spring brass, and so bent that the tag acts as a clasp holding them securely in place. Made in three sizes. In or- dering always mention the variety of fowl wanted for. Prices: (15c for 12) (25c for 25) (50c for 50) (75c for 100, postpaid).
MOE’S SELF-LOCKING LEG BAND
Locked Simply by Pushing It Together.
Please order by breed and whether male or female.
(12 bands, any size, postpaid, 15c) (25 bands, any size, postpaid, 25c) (50 bands, any size, postpaid, 45c) (100
bands, any size, postpaid, 75c) (500 bands, any size, post- paid, $3.50) (1000 bands any size, postpaid, $6.00).
MOE’S SELF LOCKING SAND RIAPY TO BE
ysie.
FLAT ALUMINUM LEG BANDS
hese bands fit any variety of fowls. Price 25 for 15c) (25 for 30c) (50 for 50c) (100 75c, postpaid).
Chick Brander. — An aluminum open band for half-grown birds. They are nicely numbered and made so they can be easily adjusted. Price — (15c doz.) (80c per 100).
SMITH SEALED BANDS
Smith Sealed Bands were put on the market for a purpose. That purpose was to prevent dishonesty in the handling of scored birds and to protect the purchaser of same. Price — (12 for 25c) (25 for 50c) (50 for 85c) (100 for $1.50, postpaid).
SPATZ PIGEON BANDS
The Easy-On Color Band. — The new, up-to-date Easy-On Color Band is the simplest, cheapest and easiest to apply band on the market. Made from the best celluloid and aluminum it will give long service. With a little care it can be taken off and used several times. It does not require bending, cement, pliers, or any of the things that take up your time. The Easy-On Band is made in 10 colors as fol- lows: Yellow, Red, Brick, Pink, Light Yellow, Lavender, Blue, White, Cherry,
Green. The figures are very large and can be seen many feet away regardless of the way the bird is standing. Bands have black double numbers, and run from 1 to 60. Price — (2c each) ($1.25 per 100, postpaid).
FEEDING PANS AND DRINKING*FOUNTS
Made of heavily galvanized iron. Best of workmanship. Very sanitary and easily cleaned. Chicks cannot get into them or upset them.
1 pt. Size 20c each
1 qt. Size 25c each
2 qt. Size 35c each
Size 45c each
Size 55c each
4 qt.
5 qt.
CHICK
Galvanized Iron Fount
PIGEON WALL FOUNTS
This fount can be used very conveniently for Pigeons, Chickens, Ducks and other poultry. Well made of heavy galvanized iron. To hang on
the wall at any convenient height from the ground.
1 qt. Size 25c each
2 qt. Size 35c each
1 gal. Size 50c each
2 gal. Size 75c each
SANITARY FOUNTAINS (STONE)
These founts are made of clay glazed inside and out.
Price — (1 qt. 25c) (% gal. 35c) (gal. 45c).
ALL RIGHT FOUNT
This fountain has just lately been in- troduced among our poultry breeders and endorsed as the most sanitary and useful of its kind. The cut shows the All Right Fount with grain in it used as an automatic chick feeder or can be used for a drinking fount. It is so arranged
that you can use a two-quart Mason frhit Sanitary
jar as a reservoir which gives larger ca- pacity. This fount has a hanger. You
could easily afford one for small grains and one for water. This fount is made of the best heavy galvanized iron. We do not fur- nish the glass jar. Price, packed ready for shipment, 20c. Post- paid, 25c. This fount
made especial- ly for baby chicks. So ar- ranged they can not get into the water. Made of alum- inum and will last for years. Best and cheapest fount on market. Price 15c each.
Star Fount Postpaid 20c..
All Right Fount
“C. E. F.” FOUNTS
With these founts the chicks at all times have r-p absolutely fresh and clean water, which is a very im- ^ portant item in the raising
of healthy, vigorous stock.
They save lots of work every day by making un- necessary the daily chore of watering the chicks.
For your convenience in ordering shipment via Par- cels Post we show weight of each item. Prices are f. o. b. Los Angeles, Cal. Ask for free circular.
Article |
Weight ! |
Price |
Metal cup . . . |
2 oz. |
30 cents |
Drain pipe... |
28 oz. |
30 cents |
Faucet |
5 oz. |
35 cents |
Reducer ..... |
2 oz. |
5 cents |
Price with Metal Cup without Faucet, 60c. Prepaid (150 miles) 75c.
Corner Sixth and Alameda Sts., Los Angeles 16y
THE AUTOMATIC WATER FOUNTAIN
The Fount they are all talking about. When you see it you will surely place
This Fountain is funnel shaped and twelve inches in diameter at the top and five inches from bottom to top of funnel. The funnel is made of heavy galvanized sheet metal and has a double bottom which acts as a reinforce- ment. The inner bottom is flat and easily cleaned. It never exposes more than two quarts of water and when some of the water is consumed it will refill and stop automatical- ly when the water reaches its proper level.
The valve is made very strong, rust proof, and most of the valve parts are made of solid brass. /
Every fountain is tested and actually worked to guard against any leak, before it leaves the shop.
Every fountain is guaranteed and replaced if found defective in any way.
Price $1.50 each. Weight 2 y2 lbs. Price $1.70 by Mail. Three Founts, $4.20. Six Founts, $8.10. Twelve Founts, $15.
We also have an automatic fount for baby chicks. It can be attached to a hose or a pipe by a union. The fount accommodates a large number of chicks. Price — ■ (18 inches long, $1.65) (36 inches long, $2.00).
it in your yards.
THE AUTOMATIC WATER BOY
The Water Boy consists of tempered brass valve and stem, ground water tight, and thoroughly tested. There is no fibre leather or springs about it to get out of order, and no special dish required to use it with. The Water Boys are guaranteed to work as represented if directions are followed. Any fault in workmanship or ma- trial will be made good free of charge if sent direct to manufacturer. Requires one quarter inch pipe connection two inches above top of dish. Price — 75c each; 90c postpaid.
Prices made on larger lots on application.
PIGEON FOUNTAIN
This fountain is made especially for pigeons. It is per- fectly sanitary and made so the pigeon cannot get in the water. Easy to fill and keep clean. Price — (x/2 gal. 45c) (gal. 60c).
Eureka Drinking Fountain. —
This fountain is made of galvan- ized iron, with pyramid top. It has a bail, with which to fasten it against the house or post, suspended high enough to prevent the fowls from scratching any filth into the pan, thus keeping the wa- ter pure. Price — (1 qt. 15c, post- paid 25c) i}/2 gal. 30c, postpaid 40c) (1 gal. 40c, postpaid 50c).
Eureka Fount
Pigeon Fountain
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This feeder is a money saver. When feed is thrown on the ground you have a great waste of feed. This alone will save many times its value.
12 inch 25c
18 inch 35c
24 inch 50c
Double Chick Feeder. — Used same as single. Chicks can eai on both sides of feeder.
12 inch 40c
18 inch 50c
24 inch 75c
DUCK TROUGHS
The bottom of the trough being round in shape, makes it superior to all others, as it can be easily cleaned and prevents food Duck Trough V from becoming stale in corners. The grate
slide is a feature not to be found in any other feed trough. Price — (10-inch 40c) (20- inch 60c).
DRY FEED TROUGH
This galvanized iron dry mash feed- er has no seams or crevices to allow feed to lodge and sour. It is easily washed and kept clean. Fowls can feed on both sides.
It has a sharp par- tition through the center, preventing birds from fouling and getting into the feed.
(18-inch 75c; postpaid (150 miles), 85c).
(24-inch 85c; postpaid (150 miles), 95c).
Dry Feed Trough
Round Bottom Dry Food Hopper
ROUND BOTTOM DRY FOOD HOPPER
The round bottom of this food hopper, with two apartments, will feed dry mash or beef scrap and cannot clog. This hopper is sold with or without lid. Price — (60c; postpaid) (150 miles, 70c).
ROUND BOTTOM GRIT AND SHELL BOX
Most grit and shell boxes have a square bottom, while this grit and shell box has a round bottom, which prevents the fine par- ticles of shell and grit clogging the corners. Price — (60c; post- paid (150 miles), 70c).
Round Bottom Mash Hopper
Round Bottom Shell and Grit Box
Round Bottom Dry Mash Hopper is made of heavy galvanized iron 24 inches long and 30 inches high. Has a screen front so the chicks can get the dry mash and not waste. It is the best dry mash feeder on the market. Can be hung on the fence or shed free from dirt and with the covers rain cannot get into the feed. Price— -$2.50 each f, o. b. It pays for itself.
Corner bixth and Alameda bts., Cos Angeles
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The GREAT WESTERN DRY MASH FEEDER is made in three sizes: 18-inch, 24-inch and 30-inch. It is made of best heavy galvanized iron, nicely bound with heavy wire, making it perfectly rigid and strong. Will last for years. Fowl can eat on both sides of feeder and not waste any feed. Always dry and ready for use. One filling lasts several days. Feeds automatically.
Price — (18inch $1.25) (24-inch $1.50) (30- inch $1.75).
Western Dry Mash Feeder
A. & M. SANITARY NESTS Open Top
These nests are .made entirely of the very best of heavy galvanized iron. Very best of workmanship. All parts are double seamed, well rivited and all edges are wired with very heavy wire. Smoothly finished, no rough edges. Will last for generations.
Metallic nests are the only practical and sanitary method of nesting your poultry as metal nests are vermin proof. Lice or mites will not live in metal nests.
Single Compartment
Two Compartment
Three Compartment
$1.00 each f. o. b. $1.50 each f. o. b. $1.75 each f. o. b.
A. & M. SANITARY NESTS Covered Top
The description of the Open Nest describes this nest thoroughly.
This style nest is made single only and has the top covered. Well made. Sufficiently large enough for large fowls.
Sanitary Nest $1.00 each f. o. b.
A. & M. GALVANIZED FEED BINS
Made of very heavy galvanized iron and strongly built. Double seamed bottom and heavy wired edge at top. Cover well made. Nothing to come apart.
These cans are to be used for feed. They are great feed savers and keep the feed in a wholesome condition after a sack of .feed is opened up. Protects it from mice and rats and keeps it clean. Capacity one sack of feed. 15 in. x 30 in. Can. Price with cover. . .$2.00 each f. o. b.
15 in. diameter, 15 in. high Can ...$1.50 each f. o. b.
14 in. x 14 in. x 14 in. square Can with
hinge cover .$1.50 each f. o. b.
14 in. x 14 in. x 24 in. square Can with
cover $1.75 each f. o. b.
SQUARE CANS
12 in. x 16 in. x 24 in., no cover $1.40 each f. o. b.
12 in, x 16 in. x 25 in. with cover $1.75 each f. o. b.
All sizes and shape Cans made to order.
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INCUBATOR AND BROODER THERMOMETERS
Many persons using Incubators and Brooders fail to understand the importance of having a thoroughly tested and reliable thermometer. Many a fine hatch is lost, and many a fine brood of chicks killed by using a poor thermometer. Use great care in purchasing a perfect thermometer. Our thermometers are thoroughly tested and accurate. They are filled with only the purest distilled mercury. Impure mercury will stick to the sides of the bore of the tube and so cause inaccurate readings. Our incubator thermometers will absolutely “drawback” in any position from perpendicular to horizontal. They are put through a special process which insures the “draw back.” Consult us as to selecting a ther- mometer to suit your incubator nr brooder.
No. 3 — 75c Postpaid
Half Round Brooder Thermometer 75 postpaid
No. 4— 65c Postpaid
No. 2— 75c Postpaid
Flat Brooder Thermometer 35c postpaid
Our Brooder Thermometers are in two styles. One is Half Round with enclosed tubes to be inserted into top of Brooder and read without taking ther- mometer out. The other style is Flat and made of metal. This is hung on the inside of the Brooder Box.
Both thermometers are Tycos brand and are guaranteed to be the finest manufactured and absolutely correct.
no
so
No. 1 $1.00 Postpaid
We carry a complete line of Thermometers for Hot Houses, Hot Beds, Dairies, etc.
Hot-bed Thermometers, metal back ..Price $2.00 postpaid
Hot-bed Thermometers, all metal Price $1.00, postpaid $1.15
Hot-bed Thermometers, wooden case, enclosed Price $1.50 postpaid
Hot-bed Thermometers, wooden case Price|$1.00 postpaid
Self-registering, metal case , . . Price $2.50 postpaid
Fahrenheit Thermometer ..Price 30c postpaid
Dairy Thermometer Price 30c postpaid
Churn Thermometer Price 50c postpaid
Pasteurizing Thermometer Price $1.00 postpaid
Corner Sixth and Alameda Sts., Los Angeles 173
TYCOS INCUBATOR HYGROMETER
Tycos Hygrometer
MOISTURE REQUIREMENTS
The amount of moisture required, dur- ing the period of incubation, varies from 65% to 53%. For the convenience of our friends and patrons we give the fol- lowing table of the percentage of mois- ture best adapted to each week of incu- bation:
First week there should be about 65% of moisture present;
Second week there should be about 60% of moisture present;
Third week there should be about 55% of moisture present;
At the time of hatching, about 50% of moisture. Price $1.50 postpaid.
WILDER MOISTURE GAUGE NO. 2
The figures on the bottom row of the scale show the percentage of moisture, figured from the tables published by the United States De- partment of Agriculture, and are exact for a machine running at 103 degrees, this being the most geperally accepted temperature for hatching. A study of this table shows that the difference in the percentage of humidity in a temperature one degree higher or lower (102 degrees or 104 degrees) is so slight that there is little if any effect on the general re- Wilder Moisture Gauge No. 2 suits. The spaces on the scale marked “1st,
2nd and 3d week” are for the use of those operators who reduce the amount of moisture at these stages of incubation. Price — ’$1.00 postpaid.
As before stated, the figures on this Gauge are exact for a machine running at a temperature of 103 degrees and correct enough for practical purposes at 102 degrees or 104 degrees. Price $1.00 postpaid.
ROOST SUPPORTS
A. & M. Roost Hanger
Essex Roost Support
A. &. M. ROOST HANGER
This new invention is one of the most necessary articles needed on a poultry ranch. Lice and Mites are our worst enemies in the Poultry business. This hanger has a cup that is filled with Lice Killer, which pre- vents the Mites from leaving the side of the house and getting on the roosts. The best roost hanger on the market. Price per pair 25c. Post- paid 35c. Per dozen pair $2.75, f. o. b. Los Angeles. Weight per dozen pairs, 15 lbs.
ESSEX-MODEL LICE-PROOF PERCH OR ROOST SUPPORT
The Essex-Model Perch or Roost Support is a heavy iron bracket in one piece. It is held firmly in place against the wall by two screws. When a pair are in place they will securely support a heavy roost filled with sleeping fowls. The roost fits on an upright metal pin of an inch in diameter. A broad shoulder on this pin just above the trough, which is made to hold Model Lice Spray or other lice-killing liquid. The trough for lice killer is 4^4 inches long by 1^4 inches wide and ^4 inch deep, and will hold a sufficient amount of lice-killing liquid to last a long time. Price (per pair 40c) (postpaid 50c).
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POULTRY INSTRUMENTS
New Philadelphia Caponizing Set
This set is one of the latest design. It is a com- bination of tools that can be used with one hand and seldom causes the operator to slip and cause the loss of the bird. Price complete in case, $3.00.
The Pilling Special Caponizing Set Price, complete in velvet-lined oak case, prepaid, $4.00.
This set contains the latest patented extractor. The operation can be easily done by any beginner, without much loss. Complete instructions with each set.
Farmer Miles’ Caponizing Set
This set is made of very best material used by all surgeons and considered to be the easiest and the most successful caponizing set ever manufactured. This is put up in Morocco leather case and all tools made of silvered steel with a full set of instruments. Price, $10.00, postpaid.
Pillmg-Farmers Caponizing Set Put up in fine black case. Complete set of tools, $2.50 prepaid.
Pilling French Poultry Killing Knife
Every poultry raiser should have one of our Killing Knives. They are made of a finely tempered instrument steel with nickeled handle; will last a lifetime. Sent postpaid on receipt of 50 cents. Don’t wait! Send for one now! Sent securely packed by mail on receipt of price.
TW*s0t
Showing Angular Killing Knife in Use
ANGULAR POULTRY KILLER SV PILLING -PHILA.
Pilling Angular Killing Knife
By simply turning the wrist the jug- ular vein and spinal cord are cut, there- by bleeding the fowl, allowing the feathers to be removed without using water. 50c, postpaid.
Essex - Model Toe Marker — This toe marker makes a clean cut and has a separate stop to prevent bruis- ing the web of the foot. 35c postpaid.
Easy Marker. — This punch is so sim- ple in construction that it will appeal to all as a practical tool. It makes a clean cut and does not mutilate the web, as do many cheaper punches. Price (25c each postpaid).
Pettey’s Poultry Punch. One of the
most convenient punches made. It is small and easy to operate, cutting a clean hole every time Price 20c (prepaid 25c).
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Corner Sixth and Alameda bts., Cos Angeles
RABBIT SUPPLIES
Rabbit Feeders. — These feeders are made of the best galvanized iron in three or more compart- ments, according to their length. Each feeder is constructed with wire hangers to fasten to the hutches, so it cannot turn over and waste feed. These are made espe- cially for alfalfa hay.
(12 in. 30c) (postpaid 150 miles 35c) (15 in. 35c) (postpaid 150 miles 40c) (18 in. 40c) (postpaid 150 miles 45c)
Rabbit Compartment Wall Pans
Rabbit Compartment Wall Pans. — These wall pans are built for hutches that contain several rabbits. They are made of galvanized iron, put up in three and four compartments. They can be fastened to the wall of the hutch as shown in the cut. They are perfectly sani- tary and are easily kept clean.
(15 in. 3 compartment, 35c) (postpaid, 150 miles, 40c).
(18 in. 4 compartment, 40c) (postpaid, 150 miles, 45c).
Flanged Edge Feeders. — These are made of stoneware, nicely glazed with a flanged edge for feeding rolled Bar- A Vb- A lb • _ I lb- *-A rb.
iey and other grains. Rabbit Feeders
The flanged edge prevents the rabbit from throwing out the grain and wasting it. They come in two styles, Brown Glazed and White Glazed. Prices as follows: No. 1, 10c each, 3 for 25c, 1 dozen, 90c. No. 3, 15c each, 1 dozen, $1.50.
No. 2, 10c each, 1 dozen, $1.00. No. 4, 20c each, 1 dozen, $1.75.
Please mention when ordering, whether Brown or White Glazed is wanted.
Rabbit Drinking Fountains. — These fountains are made especially strong and durable for rab- bits. The wide bot- tom prevents turn- ing over and are not easily broken.
Rabbit Drinking Fountains
1 pt. 10c each, 3 for 25c; per dozen $ .90
1 qt. 10 eaclf; per dozen. . 1.00
54 gallon 15c each; per dozen 1.50
1 gallon 25c each; per dozen 2.75
These founts can be used for chicken founts where dripping water is available, as they are open and sanitary.
Galvanized Rabbit Drinking Fountain. — This fountain is filled from the bottom and feeds automatically in a small pan preventing the rabbits from fouling the water. Can be hung on the inside of the hutch, as shown in cut. Made in one size only. Price 50c, postpaid 150 miles, 60c.
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POULTRY OR STOCK SUPPLIES
CALDWELL BROS. SANITARY HUTCHES
Will quote on application. Send for prices and , circular.
Model on exhibition at our store.
Caldwell’s Condition Powder. — Promoter of health. Used by practical rabbit breeders. Large package 35c postpaid.
Caldwell’s Slobber Remedy. — This remedy should be kept on hand so that you do not have to wait and let your rabbits die before applying it. Package 25c postpaid.
Caldwell’s Ear Canker Remedy. — A preventative and cure. The ears should be examined carefully and apply a few drops of this remedy.. Package 25c postpaid.
Caldwell’s Rabbit Book is a good guide for breeders of hares and rabbits, giving pointers as to breeding, feeding, caring for the young and also how to keep your stock free from disease and what to do in case they become diseased. Price 25c, postpaid 30c.
A. & M. Roupazone. Per bottle 25c and 50c
A. & M. Roup Powder. Per box ... 25c, 50c and $1.00
A. & M. Cholera Cure. Per box 50c and $1.00
A. & M. Roup Tablets. Per dox •• 50c
A. & M. Lice Powder 25c, 50c and $1.00
A. & M. Liquid Lice Killer Qt. 35c, 54 gallon 60c, 1 gallon $1.00
Conkey’s Roup Cure. Per box 50c and $1.00
Church’s Roup & Cholera Remedy. Per bottle • • 25c
Hess & Clark Worm Powder. Per box 50c
Hess & Clark Panacea. Per pkg 25c, 50c and $1.00
Hess & Clark Poultry Dip 35c, qt. 50'c, 1 gallon $1.20
Lambert’s Ointment. Per box 10c and 25c
Lambert’s Lice Powder 25c, 50c and $1.00
Spratt’s Dog Biscuit. Per box 25c
Spratt’s Puppy Cake. Per box 25c
Chicken Chili, fine. Per lb 15c
Chicken Chili, coarse. Per lb 10c
ALFALFA MEAL
Green .food is absolutely necessary for poultry. No one can afford to be without it. Fed with soft feeds and beef scraps makes a great egg food. Price, 10-lb. bag, 25c.
BEEF SCRAPS
Our beef scraps are a fine clean preparation made from pure inspected meat. No scavenger product in our beef scrap. One of the essentials in egg produc- tion. Price, $3.50 per 100 lb. sack.
Armour Beef Scraps, Granulated, all sizes, $3,25 per 110 lbs.
Swift’s Beef Scraps. — These scraps are guaranteed to be of pure meat and blood, inspected by the Govern- ment and perfectly free from scavenger product. Price, 100 lb. sack, $3.50.
A. & M. Blue Ribbon Meat Scraps. — These scraps are manufactured in Los Angeles. Have been carefully inspected and free from all foul meat and blood. They are made in a granulated form, coarse, mediumand fine. Price, per 100 lbs., $3.25.
A. & M. Superior Fish Meal. — Our fish meal is made from clean fresh fish, cooked, dried and ground. Especially prepared for fowls. Among our leading poultry men it is considered a great egg producer. It is put up in 80 lb. sacks. Price, $2.25 per sack.
Kaffir Corn Egyptian Corn Whole Yellow Corn Cracked Corn Milo Maize Feeding Oats Oat Meal
Oats, Rolled Oats, Ground Bran, Heavy Bran, Light Cracked Wheat Cracked Kaffir Corn Cracked Milo Maize
Oyster Shell Clam Shell Chicken Chili Grit
Charcoal
Wheat
Everything that can be used from the smallest to the largest ranches, us for prices. Can furnish car load lots on application.
Write
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No Musty Seed — No Soft Mash —No Sick Chicks.
Made from new grain, especially cleaned for Baby Chicks.
It is a mistake to feed young chicks soft feed — they do not need it any more than the old hens, and cannot stand it half so well. It is not the soft feed that makes the trouble alone, but the way it is fed. In most cases it is thrown on the ground and gets dirty and filthy, and for that reason is not healthy. In a great many cases it is put on a board or a platter and kept clean, but more is loaded on the board or platter than the chicks will eat at one time; in the course of an hour it gets sour, it is indigestible, and for that reason is not healthy. In addition to all this, ihere is the trouble of mixing the feed.
As our trade has often called for a clean ,fine mixture, we have installed special machinery this season to manufacture a special chick feed to please our customers. This feed is composed of Kaffir Corn, Egyptian Corn, Cracked Wheat, Millet and other grains and seeds that have been thoroughly cleaned, free from dust and is as fine a chick feed as ever came on the market. We have customers who will use no other feed on account of being free from foul, musty seeds. You make no mistake in buying the Superior Brand. Price $3.25 per 100 lbs.
EGGS FOR HATCHING
We are in touch with some of our finest Breeders of eggs and can furnish same on short notice. We use great care in selecting Hatching Eggs but do not hold our- selves responsible for infertility, as we always try to secure from the very best ranches.
We especially recommend our own strain of Rhode Island Reds, White Leghorns
and Barred Rocks. Price per setting, $1.50. Price on 100 egg lots made on applica- tion.
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MIDLAND POULTRY FOOD
THE FOOD THAT GIVES SURE RESULTS IN EGG AND MEAT. THE ONLY BALANCED RATION ON THE MARKET
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KANSAS CITY, MO. USA
AGGELER &MUSSER. SEED CO.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AGENTS
LOS ANGELES, CAL.
No. 1 — For Nursery Chicks. — Mix this with water (skim milk is better) and manipulate it thoroughly and feed in crumbly, not sloppy condition. Feed little and often — every two or three hours at least, and never a full crop. Care should be taken to never allow food to lie around. In this ground feed they cannot sort out and eat only the choice morsels and leave the rest to grow w'eeds, as they will with a dry feed, thereby consuming an excess of millet or other heating and fattening seeds and leaving the growing elements to be wasted, but must eat the whole food which is exactly balanced to meet their re- quirements and produce the desired results in the shortest pos- sible time and without stimulation or injury to the constitution. Add nothing whatever to it.
Feed this until the chicks are ten days or two weeks old. Have fresh water for them to drink. Price $2.25 sk.
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KANSAS CITY, MO.
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AGENTS
LOS ANGELES, CAL.
No. 2 — Growing Chick Food. — In feeding any animal or fowl for growth knowledge and experience teaches us to avoid corn and fattening foods and to grow the frame and flesh first. When this has reached the stage we desire, we reverse the order. Our No. 2 has no equal for that purpose. It simply does what it is intended for, and nothing else. It supplies every require- ment and health and growth must follow. The rapid growth resulting from the use of No. 2 will be a revelation to many who now know but little of the possibilities attainable in growing broilers. It enables late hatched chicks to be matured for winter layers as well as making earlier spring broilers in the shortest possible time. Feed as a mash in a moist, crumbly state, the first meal at daybreak, and every three hours until dark, giving them only what they will clean up at a feeding. Green food of some kind must be supplied daily as well as grit and water.
Continue feeding No. 2 until they are four or five months old. or about matured. Price $2.25 sk.
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KANSAS CITY, MO.
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AGGELER &MUSSER SEeTcO.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AGENTS
IQSANGELES,CAL.
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No. 4 — Egg and Feather Producing Food.— This is the great* egg and feather producing food. It has no rival today and we know of nothing that approaches it. It takes certain material to make eggs, as it takes clay to make bricks; sand won’t do it. A trial of this food will fully convince you that the egg pro- duction can be controlled to a remarkable degree when intel- ligent methods and correct principles are employed. This brand will also fit birds for exhibition safely and quickly, sending them in at standard weight and in beautiful feather. There is nothing on the market that can be compared to it. With egg produc- tion under control the poultry business becomes a pleasure instead of an aggravation. Feed as a mash, moist, crumbly. Add clover meal or steamed, cut clover, or supply the necessary green food in some form daily; add nothing else. Feed morn- ing and night and if the fowls are confined, scatter small grain of any kind in the litter at noon to induce exercise in scratching for it. Price $2.00 sk.
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Our Grain and Feed Department
The Above Cut Shows our Machinery Room, the Largest Cleaning Plant for Chick Feed and Seeds on the Pacific Coast.
As our trade has grown so large we installed one of the largest and up-to-date Cleaner and Mixers of Seed and Feed on the Pacific Coast. All our seed and feed is passed through this cleaner and all dust and impure seed taken out, making our feeds pure and clean, free from all foul ingredients often found in chicken feed. We are now in position to offer to our patrons nothing but the best of everything and we beg to state that since we installed the above plant our trade has doubled, as they know they get the best and cleanest feed machinery can produce.
A. & M.
SUPERIOR
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SEED CO.
LOS ANGELES, CAL.
SCRATCH FEED
A. & M. SUPERIOR SCRATCH FOOD
This food consists of several differ- ent varieties of grain, viz.: Wheat,
Kaffir Corn, Egyptian Corn, Sun- flower, Beef Scraps and other seeds that have been thoroughly cleaned and free from dust and dirt. Your fowls will enjoy it and give you the best of results. Put up in 100 lb. sack; free from grit.
Grain fluctuating. We quote on ap- plication.
A. & M.
SUPERIOR
BARLEY
ROLLED
A. & M.
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SEED CO.
LOS ANGELES, CAL.
■" - ■ — Our Superior Rolled Barley is made
from fine new grain. With our new roller plant installed this season we are in position to turn out the finest grade of Rolled Barley made anywhere. Having our own plant we manufacture fresh every day.
We also manufacture the finest cracked wheat, cracked corn, cracked Kaffir and all other grains. Should anyone wish to manufacture their own chick feed, we are prepared to furnish them anything they may need in the grain and seed line.
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WIRE FENCING FOR POULTRY YARDS
The Warner Junior Poultry Fence
Warner Junior Poultry Fence is made oi No. 18 galvanized wire with a No. 14 wire top and bottom, stay wires placed 4*4 inches apart at the bottom of the fence and gradu- ally widen as the top is reached.
Put up in 10 rod rolls.
3 ft. wide $3.50 per roll 4 ft. wide $4.25 per roll 5 ft. wide $5.00 per roll 6 ft. wide $5.50 per roll
The Warner Junior Poultry Wire is a closely woven fence that will give the best results at a very reasonable price. It embraces all the popular features of the heavier Warner Poultry Fences, having the interlocking to hold it rigid, and close graduated meshes which effectively turn the smallest chickens, at the same time reduces the cost of completed fence by not requiring a top or bottom board.
We carry all other grades of wire, but recommend to our customers to try the Warner, Jr., as they will find it the best and strongest and cheapest wire they can buy. The above prices are all F. O. B. car, Los Angeles, Cal. Subject to market fluctuations
VICTOR STEEL WIRE NETTING FOR POULTRY, RABBIT AND HOG FENCE
This wire is galvanized before weaving, so it will not crack and rust at the twists.
It is made of full-gauge, hard-drawn steel wire, hav- ing great tensile strength, and heavily galvanized in- suring maximum length of life.
It has three strands in each selvage that will stand stretching and the netting can be put up tight and smooth.
Our prices are as follows. Per roll 150 ft.:
1 foot high 2 inch Mesh $ .85
2 foot high 2 inch Mesh 1.70
3 foot high 2 inch Mesh 2.50
4 foot high 2 inch Mesh 3.40
5 foot high 2 inch Mesh 4.00
6 foot high 2 inch Mesh 5.30
1 foot high 1 inch Mesh
2 foot high 1 inch Mesh
3 foot high 1 inch Mesh
4 foot high 1 inch Mesh
5 foot high 1 inch Mesh
6 foot high 1 inch Mesh Prices on all wire subject to market fluctuations.
$2.00
4.10
6.20
8.25
10.30
12.40
BLUE FLAME GAS BURNER
This burner was designed and manufactured by us to meet the demand for a blue flame burner suitable for incubator and brooder work. This burner may be turned low without popping out and may be regulated and set to meet the varying pressure of gas in different localities. It may be used with either city or natural gas.
Price, $1.00 postpaid.
A. & M. TRAP NEST
This nest is made of heavy galvanized iron with an automatic catch and when set ready for use the door is wide open. As soon as the hen enters, the door drops be- hind her and she is enclosed so that no other bird can enter. It is perfectly sani- tary and clean. Breeders will appreciate this nest as it is light and dose not frighten the fowls when set. Price $1.25.
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Scaly Leg Ointment. —
Prepared in paste form; sure cure for the worst Roupozone Tablets. — In cases scaly legs. Price 25c, tablet form; easy to apply.
postpaid 30c. 25 tablets 50c, postpaid 55c.
Salt Cat. — Invaluable all round tonic for all kinds of fowls, insuring great increase of strength and vigor. Price per package 25c, postpaid 30c.
A. & M. Roupozono. —
Sure cure for cholera, can- ker, sore heads chicken pox. Price 8 oz. bottle 25c; 16 oz. bottle 50c. Can- not be mailed.
A. & M. Poultry Dip. —
The greatest remedy for dipping poultry and de- stroying all vermin. Price 54 gab 75c; 1 gal. $1.25.
A. & M. Lice and Mite Killer. — Intended especial- ly for killing lice on chicks, hens and domestic animals. Price 20 oz. cans 25c; postpaid 35c; 50 oz. cans 50c; postpaid 65c; 100 oz. cans $1.00; post- paid $1.15.
A. & M. Roup Powder. — Will cure colds in three or four days. Price, Box 25c, postpaid 35c; 50c size postpaid 60c; $1.00 size postpaid $1.10.
A. & M. Liquid Lice and Mite Killer. — No dip- ping, no dusting, no greas- ing; absolutely certain to kill every species of para- site on poultry or live stock. Price 1 qt. 35c; }4 gal. 60c; 1 gal. $1.00; 5 $4.00.
Head Lice Ointment. —
In cases of lice on the head far excels any other rem- edy. Price per box 25c, postpaid 30c.
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_TH ST E RLI NG WO RTH~
Ant Driver
A non-poisonous powder for driving ants from houses. Used by sprinkling wherever ants are seen in houses. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Price, Sprinkler top box 25c, postpaid 30c.
STERL1NGWORTH
Flea Killer
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A powder for sprinkling.
There is no guesswork about its efficiency. You can see the dead fleas drop from ani- mal treated. It is a crime to let your pet suffer from fleas. Either kill him or protect him. Price 30c post- paid.
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Diarrhoea Remedy
This is a money-back guar- anteed remedy for white diar- rhoea in young chicks and for all bowel troubles in grown fowls. If it fails to give you satisfactory results return the empty box and get your money back. It is a powder used in the drink. Use it in young chicks’ drink as a preventive of all bowel troubles. Price 50c postpaid.
STERLINGWORTH BIRD TONIC
A remedy in 1 liquid form for those troubles arising from colds or exposure of canary birds, parrots and cage birds generally. It is an old reliable prepar- ation and has been used for years with good re- sults. Price 25c, post- paid 35c.
Our Bird Seed Mixture is clean and healthy. Price 15c per lb., 25c postpaid.
‘STERLINGWORfHlft
Ecc Tablets
We sell you these tablets with the distinct agreement that if, after using one-half the box, they do not increase egg production you may re- turn the unused half and we will return your money. We know they are good. Can we say more? Used by dissolving in water and mixing with feed. Prices: 27 tablet box (sufficient 130 lbs. feed), 30c postpaid; 81 tablet box, 55c postpaid.
Hi Song Restorer
No lover of the canary should be without this health and song stimulator. It is a wonderfully invigorating tonic for canary birds, gold finches, par- rots and all seed-eating birds. It is for use in small quantities in connection with the daily food, and supplies the ele- ments so necessary to healthy bird life. It restores to their natural notes, birds which have lost their song from exposure to cold or from excessive moulting. For breeding birds. Price 15c, postpaid 20c.
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These Candles will burn for 3 hours, and are fine for fumigating hen house and dog kennels, killing alh vermin. Price 15c each, post- paid 20c.
“BITTER LICK”
This is a composition of Herbs and Salt, made in the form of a brick. Can be fastened in stall of the horse in easy access, and is one of the greatest tonics ever fed to an animal.
You need no condition powder when you have “Bitter Lick” in reach of your horse. Price,
(per brick 25c, postpaid 65c) (per brick holder 15c, postpaid 35c).
Our Bird Seed Mixture is clean healthy and well balanced. The birds eat all of it. Price (15c per lb.) (25c postpaid) (2 lbs. 25c; postpaid 35c).
Mocking Bird Food, per bottle, 30c.
Bird Bitters, 35c.
Cuttle Bone, each 5c.
Bird Feed Cups, each 10c.
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DEVONSHIRE’S EARTH SALTS
ESPECIALLY FOR POULTRY, RABBITS, CATTLE AND HORSES'
Major Devonshire pointed out in 1905 that it would be necessary to artificially manufacture and supply the Earth Salts to domestic stock, poultry and dogs kept in confinement or on limited range, and the formula, on which Devonshire’s Earth Salts are based, is the work of a leading American Chemist.
The consistently favorable reports, during the past eight years, of Agricultural Chemists, Veterinarians and Stock and Poultry Experts, in many parts of the world, as to the unique value of these Earth Salts, have established Devonshire’s Earth Salts as a great discovery in Agricultural Science.
Some Diseases Caused by a Shortage of Earth Salts, Availbale to Stock and Poultry.
(1) Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Sheep and Dogs. Debility, abortion, sterility, mange, insufficient or worthless milk to suckle the offspring, milk fever, etc.
(2) Poultry. Poor egg yield, dead-in-shell chicks, weakling chicks, infertile eggs, sterility in male birds, poor feathering, leg weakness, debility, leading to the attacks of lice, roup, diphtheria, catarrh, diarrhoea and other diseases, which are always preceded by a debilitated condition, due to a shortage of Earth Salts, if the manage- ment is in other respects rational.
Summary. If the germicides (or killers of disease germs which settle in the blood) are healthy, disease is impossible. Earth Salts, as combined in Devonshire’s Earth Salts, enable these germicides to functionate efficiently, and are therefore the elixir vitae — the most vitally important factor in the feeding of stock and poultry in con- finement.
One tablespoonful epr day for twenty fowls is about the right proportion. In- struction for feeding are printed on every package. We also have pamphlets with full information for the asking.
Dogs. A convenient way to feed dogs is to put *4 teaspoonful of the Earth Salts daily in the feed. Where puppies at weaning time feed out of one dish, a Yi tea- spoonful in the food in the dish will be about right. The Earth Salts are quite harmless, but if too much is given, the dogs may refuse the food.
Rabbits. Cures Slobbers, Snuffles, Mange, Ear Canker, all digestive disturbances, refusal to eat, Abcesses and difficulty in Moulting.
Devonshire’s Earth Salts for stock and poultry are put up in packages of three sizes.
Devonshire’s Earth Salts increase the milk yield of cows.
Devonshire’s Earth Salts are assimilated by all living things in the same way as the natural salts in the foods.
Devonshire’s Earth Salts. Tuberculosis is due to a shortage of the earth salts in the body.
Price, 1-Ib. packages 50c, postpaid 55c, within 150 miles.
Price, 254-lb. packages, $1.00, postpaid $1.10, within 150 miles.
Price, 10-lb. packages $3.00, postpaid $3.15, within 150 miles.
Price, 25-lb. sacks $7.00, 50- lb. sacks $13.50, 100-lb. sacks $26.00, f.o.b. Los Angeles.
From the Deputy State Veterinarian
San Diego, Cal., April 28, 1914.
Gentlemen :
I have administered your salts to horses and dogs where I found them starving from lack of some substance in the food and noticed a marked change. They seem to fatten up and cause a glossy appearance of the coat.
Undoubtedly this mineral ash is the very thing needed and I should imagine would work wonders on chickens and ducks.
Yours very truly,
W. G. OLIVER, M.D.V. Veterinarian.
Indispensable for Rabbits
Gentlemen: I have the pleasure to testify to the great value of your Earth
Salts, which I consider indispensable as a part of the ration for rabbits. I have now used these salts for some considerable time and they are invaluable not merely to prevent disease, but also to cure it. All diseases of rabbits kept in con- finement appear to be due to a lack of sufficient mineral matter in their food, and it is this shortage which your salts supply. This feature — that your Earth Salts are a food and not a medicine — gives them a unique value for rabbit breeders, since they are absolutely harmless and wholesome. Among other virtues they insure proper nourishment for the coat of the rabbit and prevent canker, dull staring fur and other forms of skin trouble. They prevent indigestion by insuring abundance of the gastric juice, and generally they nourish all the life processes of the rabbit, e. g., they insure a plentiful supply of milk in the breeding does. Undoubtedly you
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have supplied the missing constituent in the ration of rabbits in confinement and 1 cannot speak too highly of your Earth Salts.
Yours very truly,
SPRING VALLEY RABBITRY,
C. R. Parker.
Breeders of Thoroughbred New Zealand Rabbits. No. 6143 Spring Valley Drive Los Angeles, Cal.
Palace Hotel, San Francisco,. August 4th, 1915.
Devonshire’s Earth Salts are, without doubt, the most potent food for the body in existence.
Christian Scientists take these earth salts, as they are not a medicine, but a food, and absolutely necessary for the body.
I cannot speak too highly of them; they are indeed a “godsend” to humanity.
BERTRAM WICKHAM.
WHY DEVONSHIRE EARTH SALTS FOR HUMAN USE?
BECAUSE THEY SUPPLY THE SHORTAGE IN YOUR FOOD
The majority of soils are deficient in mineral matter and therefore the plants and grains grown therein are also deficient and we humans who live on these plants and grains will sooner or later suffer from this shortage and disease will follow. As far as the average person is concerned, all the diseases from which he or she suffers are due to shortage of the earth salts in the food over a more or less prolonged period of time. Devonshire’s Earth Salts for human use are the only known means of supplying this shortage. They prevent and cure disease.
Tuberculosis. — On August 4th last, Major Devonshire set out in a letter to the Times of Los Angeles that Tuberculosis in mankind is due to starvation of the earth salts in the body and that Devonshire’s Earth Salts would prevent tuberculosis absolutely and cure it except perhaps where the disease was in the last stages. The accuracy of this diagnosis has never been disputed by any medical or other expert.
Rheumatism is due to an excess of acids in the body. Devonshire’s Earth Salts alone enable nature to absorb these acids and invariably cure this disease.
Dyspepsia and all forms of Nervous Disease. — The Earth Salts alone create the gastric juice and nourish the nervous system.
Liver and Kidney Troubles, Etc., are also due to a lack of the earth salts.
Children. The Rising Generation. Invaluable to promote the healthy growth of children after weaning and during the teething period.
Devonshire’s Earth Salts are a food and not a medicine. Are absolutely harmless, being a copy of the natural salts found in all foods. Sold in packages for human use. Price in powder form 75 cents, postpaid 80 cents; in boxes with 120 capsules
STOCK COMFORTS
Cow Ease (qt. 35c) i}/2 gal. 60c) (gal. $1.00).
A. & M. Fly Knocker (1 gal. $1.00).
Conkey’s Fly Knocker (qt. 35c) i}/2 gal. 60c) (1 gal. $1.00).
Lee’s Flyo Curo (qt. 35c) (J/2 gal. 60c) (gal.
$1.00).
International Worm Powder, 50c.
Distemper Remedy, $1.00.
Heave Powder, 50c.
“ Colic Remedy, 50c.
“ Gall Heal, 25c.
Hess & Clark Cough and Distemper Rem- edy, 50 c.
Hess & Clark Colic Remedy, 50c.
Bag Balm, 50c per box.
Kow Kure, 50c and $1.00.
No-Fly-Here (qt. 65c) (% gal. $1.10) (1 gal. $1.50).
Pratt’s Cow Tonic, 50c and $2.00.
Hess & Clark Dip and Disinfectant (qt. 50c) (Vz gal. 75c) (gal. $1.25).
$1.00, postpaid $1.10.
COW- EASE
KEEPS FLIES OFF
Cattle and Horses
Saves double Its cost in extra milk
Will not gum the hair or blister the skin Sold in sealed packages only Never in bulk
Endorsed by thousands of prosperous | farmers and dairymen
SEEDS REQUIRED PER AGUE IFOR (FIELD CROPS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
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When giving consideration to their approximate yields and values, take into ac- count the cost in labor, irrigation, time to mature, and expense of marketing. All these figure in determining the net profit. Then consider too the adaptability of each crop to your soil and the purpose for which th© crop is intended. All must be con- sidered when deciding the advisability of planting field crops.
The vegetable grower is the greatest speculator in the world, particularly in Southern California, and portions here and there throughout the Southwest. He has all United States for a market during the winter months, and all the arid Southwest in the summer time. He must consider well his soil, be an expert in the selection and use of fertilizers, in the selection of his seed suited to his soil, to his climate, to the time of planting and the market for which he intends to • grow. He must know to perfection when to irrigate, to cultivate, and when not to do so. He must not only keep posted as to market conditions and prices, but must figure ahead on these con-
diti°When in doubt buy Aggeler & Musser’s seeds, use Wizzard Fertilizer, and always consult AGGELER & MUSSER SEED CO. on all the above questions. Ask for their garden manual.
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EGGS BY MAIL. AND ITS ADVANTAGES
Outside of the cheap rates there are several points in which parcel post shipments have the advantage. Where the producer is situated on a rural route and gets his mail by rural delivery, he can deliver the package of eggs to the mail carrier without extra charge. The farmer can gather his eggs in the evening, pack them in the containers, put them in a cool place over night and in the morning hand them over to the rural carrier when he passes. They are delivered to the consumer hy the mail carrier in any part of the city, and by return mail, or as soon as the package has been emptied, it can be mailed hack to the producer and delivered to him at his door for refilling.
Write to us for prices on Rhode Island Red hatching eggs.
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RATES OF POSTAGE ON PARCEL POST MATTER
Local Rate, 5c first pound: 1st Zone, 5c first pound;
5c first pound; 6c first pound; 7c first pound; 8c first pound; 9c first pound;
2nd Zone, 3rd Zone, 4th Zone, 5th Zone, 6th Zone,
lc caeh additional two nounds lc each additional pound lc each additional pound 2c each additional pound 4c each additional pound 6c each additional pound 8c each additional pound 7th Zone, 11c first pound; 10c each additional pound 8th Zone, 12c per pound
Notes — Local postmasters should be consulted as to the best time for depositing parcels for shipment.
Enclosures — An enclosure, stating the number of eggs, ete„ ami the price, may be placed in the carrier, hut no message of any kind may he included, as that would subject <he package fo the first-class postage rate.
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BLACKEYE AND TEPARY BEANS
When in doubt whtat to plant, plant Blackeye beans or Teparys. A sure crop anywhere. Inexpensive to grow, little trouble to harvest, always a ready market for a carload. Matures a god crop with or without irrigation. Just the thing for a summer cover crop; a soil renovator, a short crop to plant in your orchards. It is more profitable to grow Blackeyes than growing perishable vegetables at low prices.
If you want quick returns, GROW BLACKEYES and TEPARY.
If you want an inexpensive crop, GROW BLACKEYES and TEPARY.
If you want to benefit your soil, GROW BLACKEYES and TEPARY.
If you cannot irrigate, GROW BLACKEYES and TEPARY.
Grow Blackeyes, but plant" forty or more acres, or combine with your neighbor to grow sufficient acreage to produce a carload. You will get a better price for a carload, because they can be shipped to any eastern point from yo’ur nearest station. Otherwise you would have to pay freight to Los Angeles. The price fluctuates. Write for quantity price when ready to plant.
Plant any time from April 1st to August 1st.
Always inoculate the seed with Nitrogen Bacteria. By so doing you will greatly increase the yeld and improve the soil for succeeding crops.
NUMBER OF PLANTS TO AN ACRE
Set at regular distances apart
Distance apart. No. plants Distance apart. No. plants Distance apart. No. plants
3 in. by 4 in 522,720
4 in. by 4 in 392,040
6 in. by 6 in 174,240
1 ft. by 1 ft 43,560
1% ft. by iy2 ft 19,360
2 ft. by 1 ft 21,780
2 ft. by 2 ft 10,890
2 y2 ft. by 2% ft 6,960
3 ft. by 1 ft 14,520
3 ft. by 2 ft 7,260
3 ft. by 3 ft 4,840
3 y2 ft. by 3% ft.. 3,555
4 ft. by 1 ft 10,890
4 ft. by 2 ft 5,445
4 ft. by 3 ft 3,630
4 ft. by 4 ft 2,722
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5 ft. by 4 ft |
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5 ft. by 5 ft |
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5 y2 ft. by 5% ft |
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6 ft. by 6 ft |
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7 ft. by 7 ft |
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8 ft. by 8 ft |
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Rule. — Multiply the distance in feet between the rows, by the distance the plants are apart in the rows, and the product will be the number of square feet for each plant or hill; which, divided into the number of square feet (43,560), will give the number of plants to the acre.
A FEW INSTRUCTIVE HINTS TO POULTRYMEN
Question Would you advise Castor Beans for shade?
Answer; — No; they are poisonous to both Ducks and Geese. Would advise plant- ing fig trees, they do excellent in chicken yard.
Question:— Which is best way to feed warm mash to produce eggs?
Answer: — I prefer to give the mash in the morning, mixing with the table scraps and a little alfalfa meal. Give scratch food or wheat in the afternoon or evening.
Question: — How long can I keep eggs for setting?
Answer: — You can keep eggs 'three weeks or even more by turning them every day . But you must remember that the longer you keep them the fewer will hatch. For incubation we advise not over fourteen days.
Question: — What causes swelled heads and sore eyes on chickens and sometimes causes them to go blind?
Answer: — Chickens with swelled heads and sore eyes have what we call roup, caused from taking cold and also from lice. Draft in their sleeping quarters should be stopped and their heads should be rubbed with an ointment. We suggest that you use A. & M. Head Lice Ointment which you can get at our store for 10c a box.
Question: — How can we 'preserve eggs, that they may be kept from 6 to 12 months?
Answer: — We suggest that you get one gallon of Water-glass (Silicat Sodium). This is to be used to 10 gallons of water. Boil the water 10 minutes and then allow it to cool. Mix the two together and put in a stone jar or crock. One gallon of water-glass diluted with water will keep 100 eggs.
Question: — What causes white diarrhoea in baby chicks?
Answer: — The primary causes are mainly exposure and improper feed. We sug- gest that . you send for a box of Sterlingsworth Diarrhoea Remedy which we guar- antee will cure any case within 48 hours. This being one of the greatest remedies ever manufactured.
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INDEX
Read Pages 1 and 2 PLANT DEPARTMENT, Pages
to
Page
Avocado 5
Berries 9-13
Blackberries 9-10
Bulbs 13-14-16
Cactus 8
Cannas 14
Cassava 8
Cherimoya 6
Dahlia 16
Dasheen 7
Dewberry 10
Geranium 15
Ginseng S
Gold Seal 8
Page
Grape 4
Guava 5-6
Lemon 4
Loganberry . .7 11
Orange 3-4
Passiflora Edulis 7
Phenomenal Berry 11
Plum, Natal 6
Queensland Nut 6
Raspberry 11
Sapote 6
Strawberry 12-13
Tuberoses 14
Read Pages 17 and 18
VEGETABLE SEEDS, in Alphabetical Order, Pages 19 to 82
Artichoke, French 19
Artichoke, Jerusalem 19
Asparagus 19-20
Beans 20-28
Beets, Table 29
Beets, Stock 30
Beets, Chard 31
Broccoli 31
Brussels Sprouts 31
Cabbage, Chinese 32
Cabbage 32-34
Carrot 37
Casabas 48-50
Cauliflower 35-36
Celery 38
Chayote 41
Chicory 40
C'ollards 40
Corn 39-40
Cress 41
Cucumber 42-43
Culinary Plants 41
Egg Plant 44
Endive 43
Garlic 62
Gourds 44
Herbs 45
Horse Radish 75
Kale 45
Kohl Rabi 45
Leek 45
Lettuce 46-47
Melons, Armenian 51
Melons, Casaba 48-50
Melons, Muskmelon 51-54
Melons, Water 55-57
Mushroom 58
Mustard 58
Okra 63
Onions 58-61
Onion Sets 62
Parsley 63
Parsnip 69
Peanuts 69
Peas 64-65
Peppers .66-68
Potatoes 70
Pumpkin 71-72
Radish 74
Radish, Horse 75
Rhubarb 75
Roselle 73
Salsify 78
Sorrel 78
Spinach 78
Squash 76-77
Tomatoes 79-81
Turnips ,.81-82
INSECTICIDES, Pages 83-85
FERTILIZERS, Chemical, for Field, Garden, and Lawn 86^
Ferguson’s Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria and Farmogerm
Cover Crops
Canadian Peas, Cow Peas, Windsor Beans
Soja Beans, Burr Clover, Vetch
Melilotus Indi'ca
CLOVERS, Pages 88-89
Alfalfa 89
Alsike 89
Burr Clover 88
Lippia Repens 99
Melilotus Alba . Melilotus Indica Red Clover White Clover . .
GRASSES, Pages 90-91-92-93
Australian Rye
Bermuda
Blue Grass
Lawn Grass . Orchard Grass
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Rhodes |
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Salt Bush |
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Sudan . . . |
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Timothy . 92
GRAIN AND FIELD SEEDS, Pages 93-98
Artichoke 19
Barley 97
Beans 21-28
Broom Corn 98
Buckwheat 97
Canary 98
Cane, Amber 94
Cane, Ribbon . ,j 94
Corn 96
Corn, Pop 96
Cotton 98
Egyptian Corn 95
Ekyptian Wheat 93
Feterita 94
■ 97
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Hemp 98
Kaffir Corn 95
Millet 95
Milo Maize 95
Oats 97
Peanuts 69
Peas 64-65
Rape 98
Rice 97
Sorghum 94
Speltz 97
Sunflower 88
Tobacco . . . 98
Wheat , 97
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FLOWER SEEDS, Alphabetically Arranged, Pages 102-127
Page
Abronia (Sand Verbena) 102
Adonis (Pheasant’s Eye) * 102
African Daisy (Arctotic) 103
Ageratum 102
Agrostema 102
Alyssum 102
Amaranthus (Love Lies Bleeding) . . . 102
Ampelopsis (Virginia Creeper) 102
Angel’s Trumpet (Datura) 109
Antirrhinum (Snap-Dragon) 102
Aquillegia 102
Arctotic .African Daisy) 103
Asparagus Plumosus 103
Asparagus Sprengeri'i 103
Aster • 103-104
Australian Pea Vine 104
Baby’s Breath (Gypsophila) 112
Bachelor’s Button (Centaurea) 107
Balloon Vine (Love-in-a-Puff ) 104
Balsam (Lady Slipper) 104
Beans, Scarlet Runner 104
Beans, Hyacinth 110
Bedding Plants 101
Begonia 105
Beilis Perennis (Daisy) 104
Bignonia (Trumpet Vine) 104
Black Eyed Susan (Thunbergia) 126
Border Pinks 104
Bulbs, Flowering 13-14
Burning Bush (Kochia) 114
Bush Eschscholtzia (Hunnemanni'a) . . 113
Calceolaria 105
Calendula 105
California Poppy (Eschscholtzia) .... Ill
Calla 14
Calliopsis 109
Salliopsis (Tiger Star) 108
Calycanthus 108
Campanula (Canterbury Bells) 106
Canary Bird Flower (Tropaeolum) . . . 105
Candytuft 105
Canna bulbs 14
Canna seed 105
Canterbury Bells (Campanula) 106
Carnation 106
Castor Beans 105
Celosia (Cockscomb) 107
Centaurea 107
Chinese Primrose 122
Chrysanthemum 107
Cineraria 108
Clarkia 108
Clematis 108
Clianthus Diampieri 108
Climbing Plants 101
Cobea Ccandens 108
Cockscomb 107
Coix Lachrymae (Job’s Tears) 108
Coleus 108
Collinsia 108
Convolvulus (Morning Glory) 116
Coreopsis 109
Cosmos 109
Cyclamen 109
Cypress Vine 109
Dahlia, Bulbs 14
Dahlia, Seed 109
Daisy 104
Datura 109
Delphinium (Larkspur) 114
Dianthus (Pinks) 109
Digitalis (Foxglove) 110
Dimorpheca Auranti'aca 110
Dolichos (Hyacinth Bean) 110
Dusty Miller (Centaurea) 107
Edging and Border Plants 101
Eschscholtzia Ill
Evening Primrose (Oenothera) 117
Everlasting Flower (Helichrysum) . . . 113 Everlasting Pea (Lathyrus Latifolius) 114
Feijoa Sellowiana Seed 5
Feverfew (Matricaria Capensis) Ill
Flax, Scarlet (Linum) 114
Flowering Sage (Salvia) 122
Forget-me-not (Mysoti's) Ill
Four o’clock (Mirabilis) Ill
Foxglove (Digitalis) 110
Fuchsia (Lady’s Eardrops) Ill
Gaillardia Ill
Geranium Cuttings 15
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Geranium Seed 112
Gilia •• 112
Gladiolus, bulbs 14
Gladiolus, seed 112
Gloxinia 112
Godetia 112
Golden Glow (Rudbeckia) , 122
Gourds 112
Gypsophila (Baby’s Breath) 112
Heli'anthus (Sunflower) 112
Helichrysum (Everlasting Flower) . . . 113
Heliotrope 113
Hibiscus 113
Hollyhock 113
Humulus (Japanese Hop) 113
Hunnemannia (Bush Eschscholtzia) . . 113
Hyacinth Bean (Dolichos) 110
Impomopsis 113
Opomea 113
Iris Bulbs 14
Japanese Hop (Humulus) 113
Japanese Morning Glory 114
Job’s Tears (Coix Lachrymae) 108
Kochia Tricophylla 114
Kudzu Vine 114
Lady’s Slipper (Balsam) 104
Lantana 114
Larkspur (Delphinium) 114
Lathyrus Latifolius (Everlasting Pea) 114
Lavatera 114
Lavender, Sweet 45
Leptosyne Maritima 114
Linum (Scarlet Flax) 114
Lobelia 115
Love Grass (Nemophila) 117
Love-in-a-Mist (Nigella) . 117
Love-in-a-puff (Balloon Vine) 104
Love Lies Bleeding (Amaranthus) .... 102
Lupins H5
Lychnis H5
Marigold 115
Marjoram 45
Marvel of Peru (Four o’clock) Ill
Matricaria 115
Maurandia • 116
Mignonette 116
Mimulus (Musk Plant) 116
Mina Lobata 116
Moon Flower (Ipomea) 113
Morning Glory (Convolvulus) 116
Mourning Bride (Scabiosa) 122
Musk Plant (Mimulus) 116
Myosotis (Forget-me-not) Ill
Nasturtium 117
Nemophila (Love Grass) 117
Nicotiana 117
Nigella (Love-in-a-mist) 117
Oenothera (Evening Primrose) 117
Pansy 118-119
Passiflora Edulus, vine 7
Passiflora Edulus, seed 7
Passion Flower 119
Pentstemon 117
Petunia 119
Pheasant’s Eye (Adonis) 102
Phlox 120
Pinks (Dianthus) 109
Poppy, Matilija (Romneya Coulterii). 121
Poppy, Shirley 120-121
Portulaca 122
Primrose, Chinese 122
Primula 122
Pyrethrum 122
Ricinus (Castor Oil Plant) 122
Romneya 121
Rudbeckia (Golden Glow) 122
Salpiglossis 122
Salvia (Scarlet Sage) 122
Sand Verbena (Abronia) 102
Scabiosa (Mourning Bride) 122
Scarlet Flax (Linum) 114
Schizanthus 122
Sea Lavender (Statice) 123
Sensitive Plant 123
Smilax 123
Snapdragon (Antirrhinum) 123
Statice (Sea Lavender) 123
Stocks 123-124
Sunflower, Red 123
Super-Sensitive Plant 123
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FLOWER SEEDS (Continued)
Page
Sweet Peas 124-125
Sweet Sultan (Centaurea) 107
Sweet William 126
Thunbergia (Black Eyed Susan) 126
Tropaeolum Canariensis (Canary Bird
Flower Vine) 105
Trumpet Vine (Bi'gnonia) 104
Tuberoses 14
Verbena 126
Page
Violet 126
Virginia Creeper 126
Virginia Stocks 126
Wallflower 126
Wild Flower Seeds 126
Wisteria 126
Woodbine (Aquillegia) 102
Zinnia 127
BOOKS, For Agriculture and Poultry, Page 127 TREE SEEDS, Pages 128-132 NURSERY REQUISITES, Pages 133-134
Flower Pots 134 Transplanters
Garden Tools 134 Tree Protectors
Pruning Shears 134
LAWN MOWERS, Page 135 GARDEN HOSE AND SPRINKLERS, Page 135 SQUIRREL AND GOPHER TRAPS AND POISONS, Page 137 SPRAY PUMPS AND SPRAYERS, Pages 138-141 MISCELLANEOUS, FARM REQUISITES, Pages 141-149
Asparagus Buncher 142 Fruit Picker
Asparagus Knife 142 Grain Tryers
Cahoon Seed Sower 141 Iron Age Garden Tools.
Columbia Planter 148-149 Masters Transplanter .
Corn Planter 143 Planet Jr. Garden Tools
Corn Sheller 142 Raffia
Eureka Seed Drill 141 Rittenhouse Seed Sower
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MISCELLANEOUS HINTS ON POULTRY & STOCK FEEDS, Pages 150 to 184 POULTRY SUPPLIES. INCUBATORS AND BROODERS
Alfalfa Meal 176
Ant Driver 182
Bag Balm 184
Beefscraps 176
Bird Tonic 182
Bitter Lick 182
Bone Mills 165
Brooders, Essex 160
Brooders, Jubilee 159
Caponizing Sets 174
Chick Feed, A. & M 177
Chick Feed, Midland 178
Chick Feeders 170
China Nest Eggs 166
Clover Cutters 165
Colic Remedy, International 184
Colic Remedy, Hess & Clark 184
Cow Ease 184
Cow Tonic, Pratt’s 184
Denvonshi're Earth Salts 183-184
Diarrhoe Remedy 182
Distemper Remedy, International .... 184
Distemper Remedy, Hess & Clark 184
Drink Founts, Chick 168-169
Drink Founts, Rabbit 175
Egg Boxes 166
Egg Record 185-186
Egg. Tablets 182
Feeders, Rabbit 175
Feed Hoppers 170-171
Fish Meal 176
Flea Killer 182
Fly Knocker, A. & M 184
Fly Knocker, Conkey 184
Flyo Curo, Lee’s 184
Gall Heal, International 184
Gas Burner, Blue Flame 180
Galvanized Feed Bins 171
Grinding Mills 164
Growing Feed, Midland 178
Head Lice Ointment 181
Heave Remedy, International 184
Hot Bed Thermometers 172
Humpty Dumpty Egg Boxes 166
Hygrometers 173
Incubators, Essex 151
Incubator Collections 152-154
Incubators, Jubilee 155
Incubators, Petaluma 156
Incubators, Electric 157
Incubator and Brooder Parts 163
Incubator and Brooder Thermometers 172
International Sanitary Hover 161
Killing Knives 174
Kow Kure 184
Leg Bands 167
Lice & Mite Killer 181
Lice Killer Liquid 181
Mam. Brooder Heater 161
Mam. Brooder Heater, Duplex 161
Mam. Brooder Heater, Los Angeles... 162
Medicated Nest Eggs 166
Midland, No. 1, No. 2, No. 4 178.
Nest Eggs 166;
No-Fly-Here 184
Ointment, Scaly Leg 181
Ointment, Head Lice 181:
Poultry Punches 1741
Poultry & Stock Remedies 176.
Poultry Wire 180>
Poultry Dip, A. & M 181
Rabbit Supplies 175.
Rolled Barley 179’
Roost Hangers 173:
Roup Powder, A. & M 181
Roupozone 181
Roupozone Tablets 181
Salt Cat 181
Sanitary Nests 171
Scaly Leg Ointment 181
Scratch Food, A. & M 179
Sheep Dip, Hess & Clark 184
Song Restorer 182
Sulphur Candles 182
Thermometers 172
Trap Nests, A. & M 180
Victor Wire 180
Wall Pans, Rabbit 175
Warner Jr. Wire 180
Wire, Poultry Fencing 180
Worm Powder, International 184
See Pages 188-189
The AGGELER & MUSSER SEED CO., Inc.
Corner 6th and Alameda Los Angeles, Cal., D. S. A.
Please forward the following ORDER, for amount enclosed, to Write distinctly.
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NOTICE3 — We give no warranty, express or implied, as to description, quality, productive- ness or any other matter of any seeds or bulbs we send out and we will not be in any way responsible for the crop. If the purchaser does not accept the goods on these terms, they are to be returned at once. Aggeler & Musser Seed Co.
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Garden Seeds priced by the packet, ounce, one-fourth pound and pound are postage paid. Peas, Beans, Onion Sets, Corn, Grass and Field Seeds and Sundry Articles are not post- paid. In ordering one pound lot, add ten cents per pound tor postage and packing, and on larger quantities apply regular parcel post charges.
DOMESTIC PARCEL POST RATES On Seeds, Plants, Bulbs, Roots, Books, Tools, etc. within the U. S. and Possessions.
First Zone, Los Angeles or 50 miles thereof
Second Zone, within 50 to 150 miles
Third Zone, within 150 to 300 miles
Fourth Zone, within 300 to 600 miles
Fifth Zone, within 600 to 1000 miles
Sixth Zone, within 1000 to 1400 mlies
Seventh Zone, within 1400 to 1800 miles
Eighth Zone, all over 1800 miles
First pound or fraction |
Each additional pound or fraction |
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5c |
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6c |
2c |
7c |
4c |
8c |
6c |
9c |
8c |
11c |
10c |
12c |
12c |
Please do not ask questions on this Order Sheet, hut kindly write them and all com- munications requiring an answer on a separate sheet of paper and inclose with your order. Be sure that your Full Name and Address are on Both Letter and Order.
This space is for remarks about your order.
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