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HIGHEST QUALITY

BULBS PLANTS ROSES

BIRDS ' POULTRY AND

GARDEN SUPPLIES -

WEST SIDE STORE 145-147 -2^ ST.

EAST SIDE STORE GRAND AV.-COR. STARK

Portland -Ore,

READ What WE Do and What YOU Should Do READ

FORWARDING CHARGES By Mail or Parcel Post

The following rules apply to the states west of the Rocky Mountains, that is, OREGON, WASHINGTON, CALIFORNIA, IDAHO and MONTANA.

ALASKA and OTHER STATES.- — Customers ordering from other states must add postage (see rate table, page 1), if wanted by mail, otherwise shipment will be made by express or freight, transportation charges collect.

On Cash Orders we will at prices printed in this catalog send by prepaid parcel post all Seeds in packets, ounces or single pounds.

Small Plants (not potted), Bulbs and Roots are postpaid, unless otherwise stated.

SEEDS IN BULK. — When you order Seeds in quantity above 1 lb., add postage unless otherwise stated. (See parcel post rates, page 1.)

TOOLS, SUPPLIES, FOODS, REMEDIES, ETC. — On this class of goods we have marked the parcel post weight, including packing (PP.

Wgt.), so that you can add postage to catalog prices if you want them by parcel post. PP. Wgt. does not mean postpaid.

HARDY FLOWERING SHRUBS, SMALL FRUIT, BERRY and ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS and PLANTS, CLIMBING VINES and 2-YEAR-OLD ROSE BUSHES can be sent by parcel post if necessary, but be sure you send extra money for packing and postage. Postage and packing charges will be specified on the different pages unless the prices are postpaid.

NOT MAILABLE. — Plants in pots, large branching shrubs. Evergreens of all kinds, that must be balled in earth. Fruit and Shade Trees cannot be sent by Parcel Post. Neither can Insecticides that are poisonous, flower pots, jardinieres, bird cages, or liquids in larger than 1-pint cans.

By Freight or Express

We DO NOT at catalog prices pay freight or express charges on any stock we offer, unless so stated; therefore, take note of the following paragraphs:

ORDER EARLY. — We aim to execute all orders as soon as received, but during the rush season, March and April, short delays may occur, which, however, can be overcome by our patrons antici- pating their wants and ordering and taking delivery of their requirements early.

CORRESPONDENCE. — We try to give prompt attention to all proper letters of inquiry, etc., but ask, as a favor, that all questions be stated clearly and briefly, and not on order sheets.

OUR TERMS ARE STRICTLY CASH— NO C. O. D. SHIPMENTS. — The proper remittance must in all cases accompany the order. Send money by bank draft, postoffice or express money order. Personal checks if O.K., also postage stamps for small amounts. We will not be re- sponsible for stamps or coin sent in unregistered letters.

LARGE ORDERS. — Any gardener, institution or individual wishing seeds, plants, trees or supplies in large quantities is requested to mail a list of what is wanted, stating grade, size or amount, and we will promptly return it with our very lowest prices. A letter of inquiry may save you dollars if you want to buy in QUANTITY, or some PARTICULAR STOCKS.

PREPAY STATIONS. — When you send in orders to go by freight or express be sure you send extra money to pay the transportation charges if your station is a prepay point, which is always the case where there is no regular agent. If you send more than enough, we will refund it as soon as we get the prepay bill. If not enough, we will write for the balance and expect you to remit promptly.

SEASONABLE STOCKS.— Many customers order plants and bulbs out of season — that is, before we get stocks in or perhaps too late in the spring. Rather than delay the balance of your order, we will send what is seasonable at once and defer the balance until proper planting season unless otherwise instructed.

REPORTS— GOOD OR BAD.— Will you help us to attain greater success by writing and telling us how our Seeds and Supplies reach you, how they grow and how you like them? We will certainly appreciate it. Your criticisms, if you have any, as well as your praises, are desired.

MISTAKES. — These will happen occasionally, in spite of all care. Write us at once, with copy of original order, if possible, and mistakes will be promptly rectified.

N OTE. We use every precaution in procuring fresh, pure and reliable seeds, etc., but we, in common

with other responsible seed houses, sell our goods subject to the following disclaimer, it being that adopted by the American Seed Trade Association, i. e.: We give no warranty, expressed or implied, as to description, quality, productiveness or any other matter of any seeds, bulbs, nursery stock, roots or plants sent out and 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. ROUTLEDGE SEED & FLORAL CO.

OUR 1925 COMPLETE ANNUAL CATALOG

A Truthful, Reliable Western Catalog for Western Buyers

Portland, Ore., January 1, 1924.

Greetings to Our Customers and Friends:

On this New Year’s day we extend to all our customers and friends the “season’s greeting’s. ’’ We wish you a very happy, prosperous and successful new year.

We have re-written and revised this catalog- and made it right up to date. Some stocks have been discarded and others of increased value added.

We have made prices very low although increased costs and some short crops really do not warrant it, but we’ll hope to gain by increased business.

Remember our motto is “Quality First,” then prices as low as we can make them. We are catering to the planters, growers and poultry keepers that appreciate “Highest Quality” and good service. We are in close touch with the world’s best markets and know that our “prices” and “quality” are right. Thousands of our customers testify to this. You will find a few reports scattered throughout this catalog. These unsolicited reports are encouraging and our rapidly increasing business leads us to believe we are supplying satisfactory stocks and giving efficient service. Read about our new store, page 4. _____

We certainly appreciate the support given us and thank you sincerely for past orders”"1 and hope that we will have the pleasure of serving you again this year.

Routledge Seed & Floral Co.

NEW EAST SIDE STORE AND WAREHOUSE, Grand Avenue, comer East Stark.

MAIN OFFICE, MAIL ORDER, RECEIVING DEPT., Grand Avenue, comer Stark.

WEST SIDE STORE, 145-147 Second Street between Morrison and Alder.

U. S. PARCEL POST RATES AND REGULATIONS BY PARCEL POST. — We do a direct mail order business with our customers. This enables us to give you direct and personal attention, quick service and lower prices.

Size and Weight of Parcel Post Packages

Packages cannot be sent that measure over 84 inches in length and girth combined. The weight limit for the local, first, second and third zones is 70 pounds. The weight limit for the third to eighth zones is 50 pounds, except as follows:

ALASKA, MEXICO, CUBA, HAWAII, PANAMA and the PHILIPPINES take the 8th zone rate with a WEIGHT LIMIT OF 20 LBS. We do not pay postage in 7th and 8th zones.

CANADA takes the EIGHTH zone rate with a WEIGHT LIMIT OF 4 LBS. 6 OZS.

Zones Postage Rates

First and second zone 60 to 150 miles, first lb. 5c; each additional lb. or fraction lc

Third zone 150 to 300 miles, first lb. 6c; each additional lb. or fraction 2c

Fourth zone 300 to 600 miles, first lb. 7c; each additional lb. or fraction 4c

Fifth zone 600 to 1,000 miles, first lb. 8c; each additional lb. or fraction 6c

Sixth zone 1,000 to 1,400 miles, first lb. 9c; each additional lb. or fraction 8c

Seventh zone 1,400 to 1,800 miles, first lb. 11c; each additional lb. or fraction 10c

Eighth zone . .all over 1,800 miles, first lb. 12c; each additional lb. or fraction 12c

When you order by mail from Portland, look for the zone that corresponds to the number of miles you are away, consult the table above and add postage on stocks not postpaid by us.

ALL MISCELLANEOUS MERCHANDISE offered in this catalog THAT CAN BE SENT BY PARCEL POST Is marked P. P. and the PACKED WEIGHT is given so that extra money for POSTAGE can be remitted according to the table above, OTHERWISE we will send by freight or express. Read copy inside front cover.

INDEX TO CONTENTS

Note. — B — Bulbs. P — Plants. R — Roots. F — Flowers

A

Page

A

Page

B

Page

B

Page

Abelia 104

Acuba 104

Acroclinum 49

Ageratum ..49, P 78

Agrostemma 49

Alfalfa 47

Alfalfa Meal 140

Almond 105

Alyssum. . .49, P 78-82

Amaranthus 51

Amaryllis B 79

Anemone.. F 51, P 82

Ampelopsis 100

Anise 37

Ant Powder 122

Antirrhinum. 51, P 78

Apples 106

Apricots 107

Aquariums 159

Aquilegia ... F 52, P 82

Arabis F 51, P 82

Arsenate of Lead. 120

Arborvitae 103

Artichoke .... 4, R 42 Asparagus ... F 51,

S 5 & P 73, R 112 Asparagus Knife.. 116

Asters 50, P 78-82

Aubrieta 52

Azalia 101, 104

Baby Breath (See Gypsophila)

F 59, P 83

Balloon Vine 52

Balm 37

Balsam 51

Bamboo Extension

Rods 126

Bamboo Plant

Stakes 118

Barberry 101, 104

Barker Garden

Tool 115

Barley 43

Basil 37

Bachelor Button

(see Centaurea) F 54 Beans.... S to 9, F 52

Bed Bug Killer 122

Beet 10, 11

Beef Scraps 140

Begonias 74- 77

Belgian Hares, etc. 158: Bellflower (see

Campanula) 53, P 81

Beilis F 51, P 82

Birch 105

Birds, Seeds, Foods and Supplies ...

143 to 151

INDEX TO CONTENTS — Continued

Note. — B — Bulbs. P — Plants. R — Roots. P — Flowers

B — Continued

Page

Blackberries 109

Black Leaf “40”... 121 Blanket Flower (see Gaillardea; F 58, P 83 Bleeding Heart

(see Dicentra) ... 81

Bone Meal 39

Bone Mills 136

Books 113 158-143-142 Boston Ivy (see Ampelopsis Veit-

chii; 100

Borage 37

Boxwood 104

Broccoli 16, P 37

Brussels Sprouts

10, P 37

Brooders . . . 128 to 131 Broom (see Genis- ta) 101

Buckwheat 42

Buddelia — Butter- fly Bush 101

Bug Death 120

Burning Bush —

Kochia 60

Burners 137

Butter Nuts 105

Buttermilk 140

Cages, etc. ..140 to 148 Cabbage. . .12, 13, P 37

Calendula 53

Calf Meal 140

Calcium Arsenate 121

Calla Lily B 79

Calliopsis 52

Calispray 122

California Poppy (see Eschscholt-

zia; 57

Calceolaria 52

Camellia 104

Campanula. . .53, P 83

Canary Seed 148

Canary Birds 144

Canary Creeper ... 53 Candy Tuft.F 54, P 78

Canna F 53, R 90

Canterbury Bells

F 53 P 82

Caponizing Tools.. 135

Carco 121

Caraway 37

Carrot 14, 15

Cardinal Climber . . 54

Carnation 54, P 76

Castor Oil Bean. .8, see Rincus . . . . F 67

Cassaba Melon 23

Catnip Balls, Mice. 151

Catnip Seed 37

Catalpa 105

Cats — Cat Foods. .

_ 151-157

Cauliflower. .. 17, p 37

Cavies 158

Cedar 104

Celosia 54

Celeriac 15, P 37

Celery 15, p 37

Centaurea 54

Cerastium 54

Charcoal ..140

Cheat Seed 42

Chestnuts 105

Chinese Wool

Flower 56

Cherries 108

Chevril 17

Chicks, Baby . . Write

•Chick Boxes 132

Chick Feed. .139 to 140

Page

Chick Greasers. .. .136

Chicory 17

Chives 37

Cholerine 140

Chrysanthemum . .

F 55, P 76-82

Cineraria 55

Cinnamon Vine ...100 Clayton’s Reme- dies 157

Clarkia 55

Clematis 100

Clover Meal 140

Clovers 47-48

Clover Cutter . . . .131 Cobea Scandens. . .

F 56, P 78

Collards 17

Coleus F 56, P 78

Columbina (see

Aquilegia) F 52, P 82

Coreopsis 55, P 82

Coriander . . 37

Corn Salad 17

Corn (Sweet) 18

Corn Flower (see

Centaurea) 54

Corn (Field) 44

Corn Planters .... 119

Cosmos 55, P 78

Conkey’s Remedies 141

Cotoneasters 101

Cow Manure — Dry. 39

Cow Peas 43

Crab Apple 106

Cress 17

Cucumbers 19

Cultivators . . .114-115 Currants. . .109, F 101 Cutworm Killer . . .121 Cuttle Bone ..147-148 Cypress Vine . . . . F 56

Cypress . .E 104

Cydonia.F, Quince 102

Dad’s Lanterns .Write

Dahlias

. . .F 56. B 91-92- 93 Daisies, Shasta. . . .

F 56, P 85

Daisv. .56 (see

Beilis) 51- 82

Dandelion Puller. . .116

Daphne 104

Day Lily (see

Hemerocallis) . . P 83 Dalton Sprinklers .126 Delphinum.F 57, P 83

Deutzia 101

Dewberries 108

Dianthus...F 56, P 82

Di centra R 81

Didicus F 57

Digitalis 57, P 83

Dimorphoteca .... 57

Dill 37

Dogs. Foods and Supolies ..152 to 157

Dolichos 57

Doronicum P 82

Dracaena Palm . . P 78

Dust Blowers, etc.

120-125

Drinking Fountains 134 Dusty Miller (see Centaurea) 54

Echinocystis 58

Egg Plant 19

Egg Boxes 132

Eggs, Hatching . . write

E — Continued

Page

H

Page

Egg Testers ..133-137 Egg Preserver ....133

Egg Scales 136

Elm 105

Emmer (Speltz) . . 46

Endive 19

Epsom Salt 140

Eschscholtzia 57

Euonymous 104

Extension Rods . . . 126 Evergreens ...103-104

Fennel 37

Feeders, Etc. . .134-135

Ferns, Etc 74

Fertilizer .... 38, 39, 40

Filberts 105

Field Peas 43

Fish Meal 140

Fish, Fish Food,

Globes, Etc 159

Fish Oil Soap 122

Flax, Scarlet (see

Linum) 60

Flowering Cherry (see Prunus Cer-

asus) 103

Flowering Currant. 101 Flowering Plum (see Prunus Pissardi) .103 Flower Pots, Etc. .118 Fountains ....134-135 Forget-Me-Not P 83 (see Mvosotis).F 62 Four o’clock (see Marvel of Peru) . 63

Forsythia 102

Foxglove (see Digi- talis) 57. P 83

Fruit Trees, Berries, Roots, Etc. 106 to 112 Fuchsias P 77-78

Gaillardia ... .58, P 83

Garden Hose 125

Garden Tools

114 to 120

Garlic 22

Gas Balls 122

Geranium. F 58, P 75-78

German Ivy 78

Geum .F 58, P 83

Gladioli 87 to 90

Glover’s Remedies 157 Globe Amaranth

(see Gomphrena) 58

Godetia . 58

Golden Glow (see Rudbeckia) ....

F 67, P 84

Golden Bells (see

Forsvthia) 102

Gold Fish, Etc. . . .159

Gomphrena . 58

Gooseberries 108

Gopher Traps 116

Gourds 58

Grafting Wax . . . .122

Grapes 108

Grinding Mills . . . .136 Granulated Bone . .140 Grass Seeds, Etc. 41-48 Grass Catchers . . . 119 Grass Hooks, Etc. .116 Grass Edgers .115-116

Grass Shears 117

Grit 140

Guinea Pigs 158

Gynerium 59

Gypsophila.F 59, P 83

Hardy Asters

F 50, P 82

Hanging Baskets . . 117

Hawthorn 101

Helenium 83

Helichrysum 59

Helianthus 59

Heliotrope 59, P 78

Hellebore 121

Hemp 148

Hemerocallis . . . . P 83

Herb Seeds . 37

Heuchera P 83

Hickory Nuts . . . .105

Horehound 37

HolL 104

Hollyhocks. . .60, P 84

Honeysuckle 100

Honeysuckle Bush (see Lonicera; . . .103

Hop Roots 112

Hose 125

Hose Nozzles, Etc. .126

Hoes, Etc 115-116

Horseradish . . . . R 112

Humulus 60

Humogerm 40

Hunnemannia .... 60 Hyacinth Bean

(see Dolichos) ... 57

Hydrangea 102

Hygrometers 137

Hypericum P 84

Hyslop 37

Iberis (see Candy- tuft) F 54

Ipomoea (see Moon-

flower) 63

Iris 86

Incubator 127

Insecticides 120-121-122 Ivy P 78, R 100

Jardinieres 118

Jap Kegs 78

Japanese Hop (see

Humulus) 60

Juniper 104

Kaffir Corn 46

Kale, Garden. .22, P 37 Kale, Stock. . .43, P 37

Kerria 102

Knives 117-133

Kittens 151

Kohl-Rabi 22

Kochia 60

Kudzu Vine F 60

Lace Flower (see

Didicus) 57

Land Plaster 39

Labels 118

Lamps, Burners,

Etc 137

Lantern, Electric

Write

Lantana 77

Larkspur 61, P 83

Laurel 104

Laurstinus 104

Lathyrus — Lat. ... 60 Lavender ....37, P 84

Lawn Grass 48

Lawn Mowers .... 119

Lawn Rollers 119

Lawn Sprinklers ..126 Leg Bands 138

INDEX TO CONTENTS — Continued

Note. — B — Bulbs. P — Plants. R — Roots. F — Flowers

Page

L

Lemon Lily (see

Hemerocallis) . . P 83

Leek 22

Lettuce ....20, 21, 148 Lice Powder and

Liquids 141-142

Lilac 102

Lilies 80

Limestone 39

Lime, Garden .... 39 Lime and Sulphur. 120

Linum 60

Lily of the Valley. 81

Loganberries 109

London Pride (see Saxafragus) .... 84

Lonicera 103

Lobelia.... F 61, P 78

Lupinus 61

Lychnis 61

M

Maderia Vine 77

Mahonia 104

Majoram 37

Marigold 62, P 78

Marvel of Peru .... 63

Mangels 11

Maples 105

Maw 148

Manna 149

Mes’embryantheum

61, P 77

Michaelmas Daisy (see Hardy As- ters) 50, P 82

Migonette 62

Minshaw Mange... 155

Mills 136

Millet 46, 148

Mimulus 62

Mite Liquid 141

Mole Traps 116

Montbretias ....B 86 Moon Flower (see

Ipomoea) 63

Morning Glory .... 63

Moss 117

Mountain Ash ....105 Mulford’s Cultures. 40

Mouse Traps 116

Muskmelon 23

Muriate Potash ... 39 Muskplant (see

Mimulus) 62

Mushroom Spawn . . 22

Mustard 22

Myosotis 62, P 83

Myrtle (see Vinca) . 85

N

Page

P

Paeonies 81

Palms, Etc 74

Pampas Grass (see

Gynerium) 59

Pansy 66, P 78

Parsley 30

Parrots, Cages,

Foods, Etc. .143-148

Paris Green 122

Parsnip 30

Peaches 107

Pears 107

Peas .... .27, 28, 29, 43

Peanuts 31

Pedigree Blanks . . 152 Pelargonium (see Lady Washing- ton) 75

Pentstemon. . .64, P 84

Pep 149

Pepper 30, P 37

Petunia. F 65, P 77-78 Phlox... F 64, P 78-84

Philadelphus 103

Pie Plant S 31,

Roots 112

Pin-ol, Pine Oil... 140 Pink (see Dianthus)

56, P 82

Planet Junior 114

Plant Tables 161

Plant Stakes 118

Plant Tubs 78

Plums 107

Polygonum 100

Poppy. . .F 65-66, P 84

Poplar 105

Portulaca 64

Potatoes 26

Potato Planters . . . 119 Pots, Pot Labels . . 118 Poultry and Eggs

Write

Poultry Remedies, Foods, Supplies,

127 to 141

Powder Guns 125

Privet 104

Primrose — Primula

F 64, P 84

Puritol 121

Pumpkin 31

Prunes 107

Prunus ..103

Pruning Compound 122 Pruning Tools . 117-118 Puppies, Foods and Supplies . .152 to 160 Pyrethrum . F 64, P 84 Pyrancatha 104

Nasturtium 63-64

Nemesia 63

Nests — Nest Egg.. 133 Niagara Dust ....122

Nico-fume 121

Nicotiana 63

Nigelia 63

Nut Trees 105

Nitrate of Soda. ... 38

Nozzles, Etc 126

Noxicide 141

O

Oat Sprouters ....131

Oats 45

Oculum 140

Onion Sets 25

Onion 24- 25

Okra 25

Oyster Shells 140

Q

Q-W Remedies . . .156 Quince F 102-108

R

Rabbits, etc 158

Radish 31, 32

Raffia 117

Rape 46, 148

Rat Traps 116

Rakes 115

Raspberries 110

Rax — Rat Poison. .122 Rebis — FI. Currant 101 Red Hot Poker (see Tritoma) . F 67, P 84 Reference Tables . .Inside Back Cover Remedies ..143 to 160

Page

R

Retinospora 104

Rhododendrons . . . 104 Rhubarb.. S 31, R 112

Ricinus F 67

Roach Powder 122-160 Rock Cress (see Arabis)..F 51, P 82 Rodent Gas Balls.. 122 Rogers’ Prepara- tions 160

Roofing Paper .Write
Rose Stakes .		. .118
Roses	.94	to 99
Rosemary . . .		. . 37
Rubber Plant		. . 74
Rutabaga . . .		. . 37
Rudbeckia . . F	67,	P 84
Rye		. . 46
S
Saxifragas . .		.P 85
Sage		. . 37
Satin Flower—
Godetia . . .		.. 58
Saffron		. . 37
Salpiglossis . F	67,	P 78
Salsify
Salvia	67,	P 78
Saponaria . . .		. . 68
Savory		... 37

Scale Destroyer ..120

Scabiosa 68, P 85

Schizanthus F 67

Seeders 114-119

Shamrock 68

Shasta Daisy. 56, P 85

Shears 118

Sheep Guano 39

Seed Tables 161

Shipping Coops . . .131

Sickles 116

Silver Lace Vine (see Polygonum) 100 Simplex Weeders..ll7

Smilax 77

Snapdragon P 79

Also see Antir- rhinum . . .51 F 78

Snowball 103

Soap 122-160

Spirea 103

Spratt’s Foods,

Etc 155

Spray Pumps

123-124-125

S

Sprays 121-122-123

Speltz 46

Speedwell (see Ve- ronica) 84

Spinach 34

Sprinklers 126

Squash 33, 34

Squirrel Poison 121-122

Statice 68

Stocks F 68, P 78

Stokesia P 85

St. John’s Worth (see Hypericum)

P 84

Stim-u-plant 39

Strawberries Ill

Strawflower (see Helichrysum) ... 59

Sudan Grass 42

Sulphur 122

Sunflower. . . .S 32, 148 Also Helianthus F 59, 60

Page

S — Continued

Sugar Cane 46

Summer Savory ... 37 Superphosphate ... 39 Sweet Peas... 70 to 73 Sweet Potato

Plants 37

Sweet Sultan (see

Centaurea) 54

Sweet William ....

F 68, P 85

Swiss Chard (see

Beets) 10

Syringa — Philadel- phus 103

T

Tankage. 39

Thermometers .... 137

Thumbergia 68

Thorn (see Pyrane-

atha) 104

Thyme 37

Tobacco — Dust 121-122

Seed 35

Tomato 35, P 37

Toxal 122

Tradescantia 77

Traps — Mole 116

Trap Nests 133

Trowels 117

Tree Labels 118

Tree Tanglefoot . . . 121

Tree Pruners 118

Tritoma F 68, P 85

Tube Roses B 79

Tufted Pansies (see

Violus) 68

Turnip 36

V

Valeriana ... .68, P 85 Vegetable Plants and Roots. .. .37, 112

Verbena F 73, P 78

Vetches 46

Vinca P 77-78-85

Veronica.. P 85, E 103 Viburnum, (see

Snowball) 103

Violets F 68, P 85

Violas 68

Virginia Creeper

(see Ampelopsis) 100

W

Wallf lower. F 73, P 85

Walnuts ,105

Wandering Jew. ... 77

Water-Glass 133

Water Valves ....135

Watermelon 24

Weeders ...114 to 117

Weed Killer 121

Weigelia 103

Wheat 47

Wild Cucumber

(see Echinoeystis) 58 Wild Flower Gar- den 73

Wicks, Etc 137

Wire Baskets .... 117

Wire Nests 133

Wistaria 100

Wooden Labels ...118 Wonder Fertilizer . 38

Wormwood 37

Y

Yucca P 104

Z

Zinnia 69, P 78

OUR FALL CATALOG READY ABOUT SEPTEMBER 1ST Our Fall Catalog of Flowering Bulbs is issued about September 1 each season. If you would like a copy, make your request at any time and we will put your name on the mailing list for catalog in season.

OUR MOTTO: Highest Quality — Low Prices — Service ■ — Satisfaction

On the East Side you will find plenty of parking space for your Auto, with no time limit.

STORE, WAREHOUSE AND MAIN OFFICE, CORNER GRAND AVENUE AND EAST STARK STS.

On account of our increas- ing business and the con- gested traffic conditions on the West Side we decided a year ago to open another Seed Store in central East Portland.

We now have, in addition to our large West Side Store at 145-147 Second Street, the

largest, most modern and complete Seed Store in the Northwest. This gives us two complete and up-to-date stores and puts us in a posi- tion to serve buyers in our line to better advantage than any other house in the city.

Everything is new and up- to-date, pleasant and conven ent so as to enable us to gi

you quick and satisfactory service.

Our East Side as well as our West Side Store has a large and complete stock of every- thing we catalog.

We now have our WAREHOUSE and MAIN OFFICE in connection with our new

EAST SIDE STORE.

We do practically all our Shipping and Receiving, City Delivery and the filling of Mail Orders from the East iSide, for we have installed new and improved equipment for quick service and have ex- perienced and capable men in charge of the different de- partments.

On account of ample dis- play room, we will be able to show seasonable stocks in larger quantities.

CUT FLOWER DEPART- MENT We have opened a

Cut Flower Department at the East Side Store only, ancl solicit your orders for Cut Flowers, Bouquets, ' Sprays and Designs for city or out- of-town customers.

Our Motto — “Highest Quality” Seeds, Bulbs, Plants and Supplies

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ARTICHOKE

LARGE GREEN GLOBE The well-known

French vegetable; the undeveloped flower heads, when properly prepared, make a most delicious dish. Pkt. 15c; oz. $1.25

White Jerusalem.-— Tubers grown for stock.

See page 42.

ASPARAGUS

PALMETTO

Early, prolific; large, thick, dark-green shoots of delicious quality. The most popu- lar commercial variety.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 4 oz. 40c; lb. 90c

COLUMBIAN MAMMOTH WHITE Gives

immense yield of large, clear, white shoots; very tender and of excellent flavor.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 4 oz. 40c; lb. $1.00

GIANT ARGENTEUIL

Very early and stalks of mammoth size. Excellent quality.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 4 oz. 45c; lb. $1.00

Giant Washington Rustproof

The strain we offer has been produced from seed of the most uniform rust-resistant, high- est yielding, largest in size and quickest- growing plants in the original selections by the U. S. Department of Agriculture.

Pkt. 15c; oz. 45c; 4 oz. $1.28; lb. $4.00

ASPARAGUS ROOTS.— You can save two or three years’ time by buying Asparagus Roots. For prices, see Vegetable Roots, page 112.

GARDEN BEANS

DWARF OR BUSH GREEN PODDED KINDS

PACKET, y2-LB. AND 10-LB. PRICES ARE PREPAID. WRITE FOR LOW QUANTITY PRICES.

STRINGLESS GREEN POD

This famous Bean is unequaled as a first-early; also for main crop.

It combines unusual hardiness, extreme earliness, and wonderful productiveness with handsome ap- pearance and finest quality of pods.

By repeated plantings pods may be had in constant succession from spring until cut off by heavy frosts in the fall. The pods are of the finest quality, of a rich green, very round and slightly curved, medium long, solid, meaty and plump. The pods are tender, brit- tle, and of finest flavor, always entirely stringless even when fully grown.

Large pkt. 10c; % lb. 20c; lb. 35c; 10 lbs. $3.00.

EARLY REFUGEE.— An old and popular variety. Pkt. 10c; lb. 30c

ROUTLEDGE STRINGLESS REFUGEE

An improved stringless strain. Very hardy and extremely productive. Pods round and straight, tender, brittle, absolutely stringless and of finest quality; mediuiA early. Great improvement over Refugee or 1,000 to 1. Ex- cellent home or market variety as a “snap,” picking or canning variety.

DWARF HORTICULTURAL

The best dwarf sort for green shell beans for the home garden and market. Plants very productive, pods broad and thick, with splashes of bright red on a yellowish ground. They become fit as green shelled beans early; are large, easily shelled and are about equal to the Lima in quality. Our stock is true, all dwarf and unsurpassed.

Large pkt. 15c; % lb. 20c; lb. 35c; 10 lbs. $3.00 Large pkt. 10c; '/2 lb. 20c; lb. 35c; 10 lbs. $3.00

Market and Truck Gardeners should write us for special prices and state quality and kinds wanted. We’ll save you money and you will get “Highest Quality” Seeds.

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BEANS — Continued

See Page 41 See Page 41

DWARF OE BUSH — YELLOW PODDED

All Bean Prices Postpaid. Special prices on larger quantity

INOCULATE THIS SEED WITH

HUMOGERM

Treat your Bean Seeds with Humogerm Culture. Read about it on page 40

NEW BRITTLE WAX

Extremely early and of such superb quality it might almost be called “Best of All.” The plants are of vigorous growth with light foliage, and appear completely loaded with handsome pods, which are nearly straight. Long, round, fleshy, tender, “brittle” and en- tirely stringless at all stages of growth. The pods are unexcelled as snap beans. Seed almost white, showing only a small dark dot at the eye.

Large pkt. 10c; y2 lb. 20c; lb. 35c; 10 lbs. $3.00

PENCIL POD BLACK WAX

Early and Stringless

The dwarf, bushy plants produce in pro- fusion; beautiful, long, straight yellow pod® that are well rounded, deeply “saddle backed,” very meaty and solid. Rich and mild in flavor and entirely stringless. Improvement over Prolific Black Wax.

Pkt. 10c; Zz lb. 20c: lb. 40c; 10 lbs. $3.50

DAVIS KIDNEY WAX

Hardy and productive. The pods are long, white, straight, good lookers, good shippers, clear, waxy white, straight, good lookers, good shippers, but only fair quality unless used young. Seeds white and make good dry beans. Brittle Wax is of higher quality.

Large pkt. 10c; '/2 lb. 20c; lb. 35c; 10 lbs. $3.00

WARDWELL’S KIDNEY WAX

A popular and well-known variety; pods long, golden-yellow, brittle and stringless; seed white, with dark markings about the eye. Market gardeners find this bean one of the most profitable.

Large pkt. 10c; y2 lb. 15c; lb. 30c; 10 lbs. $2.50

SURECROP STRINGLESS WAX

A prolific cropper, superlative quality, hand- some yellow pods 6 to 7 inches in length, fleshy but almost round, very meaty and sweet, and perfectly stringless. Plant is free branch- ing, but perfectly sturdy and upright. Valu- able for its productiveness and disease-resist- ing qualities.

Pkt. 10c; y2 lb. 20c; lb. 35c; 10 lbs. $3.00

STRINGLESS WHITE WAX

An exceptionally fine, hardy, white-seeded, flat-podded wax bean of really choice quality, and most attractive appearance when cooked. The pods remain tender longer than those of any other variety, and the plants continue to bear for a long period. The pods are straight, of a bright lemon -yellow, brittle, meaty, and entirely stringless at all stages of growth. The seeds, being large and pure white, are most desirable as shell beans for both summer and winter use.

Pkt. 15c; i/2 lb. 20c; lb. 40c; 10 lbs. $3.50

Hamilton, Wash., Jan. 22, 1924. Routledge Seed & Floral Co.

Gentlemen : I planted the Routledge Giant

Reans you sent me last year and will say they were the best Spring Beans 1 ever raised and 1 have raised garden for a good many years. They are tender, stringless and the best flavored Beans 1 ever ate.

I have used your Seeds for two years and am well pleased with the results as you will see by the accompanying order.

Yours very truly,

J. P. RICHARDS.

IMPROVED GOLDEN WAX

Medium early, heavy cropper, vine vigorous. I May be sown early or late with the assurance of a good crop. Pods are golden yellow, fleshy and solid, brittle, waxy texture and have an exceptionally rich, buttery flavor. Excellent home or market garden.

pkt. 10c; Vz lb. 20c; lb. 35c; 10 lbs. $3.00

New Brittle Wax

USE BUG DEATH APHIS

On bean plants to kill aphis and beetles, revives and aids production. Page 120.

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Routledge Giant Pole Bean

Of Superb Quality — Entirely Stringless

If you have not grown this Bean, by all means do so this season. It is a quick grower, quite early and produces the MOST WONDERFUL LONG, PLUMP, MEATY PODS that are TENDER, BRITTLE and of DELICIOUS MILD FLAVOR when cooked.

This Bean of unknown origin is called by some Dickenson’s Yount, Mother’s Favorite, Ore- gon Giant, etc., and has been grown in a small way locally by those who have been fortunate

enough to secure a few seeds. ROUTLEDGE GIANT produces an ENORMOUS LOT of GIANT PODS from early in the season until frost.

We have been trying for years to grow enough seed to supply all our customers. We have at last found a location where they will mature seed. Locally they keep green so late that the fall rains and frost spoil the seed.

The mammoth 10 to 12 inch pods of ROUTLEDGE GIANT picked in their prime are ENTIRELY STRINGLESS. The QUAL- ITY IS SUPERB for canning or used fresh as a stringless “snap” bean. As a SALAD BEAN whole or sliced, and served with dressing it is DELICIOUS. The pale green pods are lightly penciled with carmine which disappears when cooked. The illustration on this page is from a photograph and the beans are about one- third natural size. Order early. Our stock is limited again this year.

Large pkt. 15c; /z lb. 25c; lb. 45c; 5 lbs. $2.00; 10 lbs. $3.75, postpaid.

A Few Convincing Reports

Ketchikan, Alaska, Feb. 14, 1924. Rontledge Seed & Floral Co.

Gentlemen: The Routledge Giant Pole Beans done fine, that l got from gou last gear. The vines grew 12 feet tall and the pods were 12 inches long.

Yours truly,

FRANK D. STEINER,

Box 13.

Newport, Ore., Feb. 6, 1924. Routledge Seed & Floral Co.

Gentlemen: I was more than pleased with the “Routledge Giant Beans.” They are a wonder at Newport. Thank you for the premium pack- age. I am sending an order for more of the seed.

Respectfully,

' MRS. HELEN A. ROWIN.

Oakville, Wash., Oct. 1, 1924. Rontledge Seed & Floral Co.

Gentlemen: I received the sample of Giant Pole Beans you sent me last spring and I think they were the best string beans that I ever ate.

MRS. WILL DUVAL.

Junction City, Ore., Oct. 19, 1924. Routledge Seed & Floral Co.

Gentlemen: The Giant Pole Beans you sent were fine. I mean to plant them exclusively as a snap bean next spring.

Yours very sincerely,

E. F. NEAL.

Above pods about one-third natural size when full grown

Moscow, Ida., May 7, 1924.

Routledge Seed & Floral Co.

Gentlemen: I tried your “ Routledge Giant ” Beans last year for the first time, and can say they were the finest I have ever tasted and are especially fine for canning as they grow so large without getting woody and the flavor is very fine.

I am very truly yours,

MRS. GILLIES D. HODGE.

Philomath, Ore., March 6, 1924. Routledge Seed & Floral Co.

Gentlemen: We raised some of the Rout-

ledge Giant Pole Beans last year and they were, without a doubt, the finest Beans ever grown.

MRS. CHAS. FRANKLIN.

Kerry, Ore., Feb. 28, 1924. Routledge Seed & Floral Co.

Gentlemen: You sent me a sample of Rout- ledge Giant Pole Beans last year. It excelled all pole beans I have ever tried.

Very truly yours,

FLORENCE BENNETT.

FOR THE HOME GARDEN WHERE SPACE IS LIMITED POLE BEANS ARE MOST DESIRABLE AS THEY ARB MORE PRODUCTIVE AND REQUIRE LESS GROUND SPACE.

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CLIMBING POLE BEANS — Continued

Although pole beans require a little more care and labor, they are, when properly grown, usually of longer bearing period than the dwarf sorts and are much more productive.

Plant 6 to 8 beans in hills 3 feet apart. Use poles or heavy twine from overhead wires (hop-yard style).

Improved Kentucky Wonder (Asparagus)

All Bean Prices Postpaid. Special prices in large quantity. Write.

Routledge Perfection

A very popular variety; often sold as asparagus. More extensively planted than any other. Pods green, very long, round and perfectly stringless. Enormously productive and early, remaining in “fit" condition a long time. Unsurpassed for the table, being very tender and of delicious flavor.

Large pkt. 10c; '/2 lb. 20c; lb. 35c; 10 lbs. $3.00

Routledge Perfection White Seeded

It produces large, quick growing vines which soon cover the poles, bearing a very heavy crop of hand- some green pods 8 inches in length which are very meaty, stringless and of delicious flavor. The vines produce their pods very early and continue to bear immense quantities of snap pods throughout the season. Excellent for canning. The dry beans being white and of good size when allowed to ripen on the vines, make it an excellent soup or bake bean for winter use. (See illustration.)

Large pkt. 10c; y2 lb. 20c; lb. 35c; 10 lbs. $3.00

Routledge Giant (see Page 7)

Kentucky Wonder Wax

The best wax podded pole bean. Very similar to the green podded Kentucky Wonder but the pods are a little broader. They are very fleshy and string - less as snaps and are of excellent quality. The pods are very long, handsome light yellow. Seed medium sized, oval, flattened, very irregular, usually some- what shriveled, dark brown. Its earliness and hardi- ness commend this as a pole bean well adapted for Northwestern latitudes.

Large pkt. 10c; % lb. 20c; lb. 35c; 10 lbs. $3.00

Harlequin — New

The finest pole horticultural variety in cultivation and on account of its wonderful productiveness and superior quality takes first rank as a late Shell Bean. Pods extra long, 6 to 7 inches, brilliantly colored with crimson carmine borne in clusters. Unequaled for tenderness and delicious flavor.

Large pkt. 15c; y2 lb. 20c; lb. 35c; 10 lbs. $3.00

Lazy Wife

One of the best of the late green podded pole beans for snap or green shell use. The medium green pods, borne in large clusters, are five to six inches long, broad, thick, fleshy and entirely stringless. When young they have a rich, buttery flavor which is re- tained until they are nearly ripe. The seed is white, medium size, slightly oval or nearly round.

Large pkt. 10c; '/2 lb. 20c; lb. 35c; 10 lbs. $3.00

Horticultural Pole

Speckled Cranberry or Wren’s Egg. — Vines vigor- ous, quite early. Pods short, broad, green streaked with bright red. Beans are round, splashed and spotted with red. Of fine quality, either as a green shelled bean or dry for winter use.

Large pkt. 10c; y2 lb. 15c; lb. 30c; 10 lbs. $2.75

Scarlet Runner

Grown extensively for ornamental purposes, as flowers are a most brilliant scarlet and borne pro- fusely; beans are broad and flat, and of fine flavor when cooked, same as Lima beans.

Large pkt. 15c; % lb. 20c; lb. 35c

Pkt., Vz lb., 1 lb. and 10 lb. prices are postpaid. Special quantity prices on request. Inocu- late Bean Seeds with Humogerm or Mulford’s. See page 40.

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BEANS — Continued

INOCULATE THIS SEED WITH

HUMOGERM

See page 4U

Oregon Pole Lima

Excellent for the Northwest. Strong, vigor- ous grower. In July the blooms come in long panicles from the top shoots and the large, broad pods are freely produced until frost. The large, plump, white beans are of delicious quality, green, shelled or dry. They are in “prime condition” when the pods begin to turn yellow. Oregon grown, acclimated seed. Large pkt. 10c; y2 lb. 20c; lb. 35c; 10 lbs. $3.00

DWARF OR BRUSH LIMA

BURPEE’S IMPROVED BUSH LIMA.— Best of the Bush Lima type. Very large, broad pods, excellent flavored beans, borne on large, vigorous plants. Extremely prolific. Pods contain from four to six very large beans of greenish white color.

Pkt. 10c; y2 lb. 20c; lb. 35c; 10 lbs. $3.00

Routledge Early Prize Pole Lima

Sold out. Can supply next year.

Newberg, Ore., Sept. 19, 1924. Routledge Seed & Floral Co.

Gentlemen : Just received your bulb catalog. You sent me a sample of your Giant Pole Beans with my order last spring. They are wonder- ful. Just from the sample we had all we could use and canned 18 quarts. Keep thinking 1 won’t use any more but when I go to the garden and see those great long tender beans, they are too great a temptation.

Many thanks for them.

A. L. BISHOP.

FOR BLACK LICE AND APHIS on beans use “Bug Death” or “Niagara” in a powder blower. See pages 119 to 125.

Commercial or Dry Table Beans

The stocks we offer are of known varieties, acclimated and hand-picked and grown especially for seed — by far the safest, best and most profitable in the end.

See page 40

Improved Tree Bean

Early, Wonderful, Productive

On account of its snowy whiteness and uni- formly small size, it commands the highest price in all markets. The plants grow upright, have less foliage than most varieties and hold the pods well up from the ground, thus keep- ing the beans from getting dirty and discol- ored. The pods are very freely produced, are long and well filled. The dry bean is small, white, plump and almost round. Cooking and e'ating qualities are unsurpassed. The whole crop will ripen early and evenly and you can get it safely harvested before the rainy season sets in. Our stock of this particular strain is rather limited, so order early.

Prices: Large pkt. 10c; lb. 25c; 10 lbs. $2.00. Write for quantity price.

LADY WASHINGTON. — A great improve- ment over the old “White Navy,” as it is much earlier; especially adapted to Western conditions.

Large pkt. 10c; lb. 25c; 10 lbs. $2.00

Castor Bean

Used for medicinal purposes and by some claimed to keep mbles away. Ornamental foliage, 4 ft. Large pkt. 20c; lb. $1.00

To insure the greatest success

BROWN SWEDISH. — Dry beans, rather small, round, oblong, golden brown with a white eye. As a cooking or baking bean the quality is very superior, having a richness and flavor all its own. It is unusually productive, pods long and straight and always well filled. Bush strong, healthy and vigorous. Crop ma- tures early. Pkt. 10c; lb. 25c; 10 lbs. $2.25

RED MEXICAN. — An excellent dry bean for winter use. Used extensively for baking and Spanish dishes.

Large pkt. 10c; lb. 25c; 10 lbs. $2.00

BROAD WINDSOR. — An English variety; large, broad, flat beans of delicious flavor; used as a shell bean. Good for hog pasture; very hardy.

Large pkt. 10c; lb. 30c; 10 lbs. $2.50

INOCULATE THIS SEED WITH

HUMOGERM

improved Tree Beans

All Bean Prices Postpaid. Write for low prices by the hundred lbs. For seed tables, quan- tity per acre, see inside back cover.

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TABLE BEETS

Routledge Favorite

HALF LONG BLOOD. — Quite popular. Ex- cellent in shape and quality; yields well.

Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 4 oz. 35c; lb. $1.00

SWISS CHARD, or Spinach Beet

GIANT LUCULLUS.— The leaves of this vegetable are used for “greens” and prepared in the same manner as Spinach; sometimes, however, the mid rib is prepared like aspara- gus. Seed planted early in the spring will quickly produce plants from which leaves may be cut all summer. New shoots continually spring up and make a fast growth, while those plants which are allowed to grow on without any cutting will make large curly leaves, with thick, light-colored mid-ribs, which are delicious when stripped, cooked and served like asparagus. You should not fail to plant at least one long row in your garden.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 40c; lb. $1.25

BRUSSELS SPROUTS

The plants, which are very hardy, grow two or three feet high, and produce, from the sides of the stalks, numerous little sprouts, which resemble very small cabbages one or two inches in diameter. The leaves should be broken down in the fall, to give the little heads more room to grow. Grow and set out same as cabbage or kale, 2% to 3 feet apart.

PERFECTION OR DALKEITH.— Plants are of dwarf growth and stems are thickly set with large, solid sprouts. This variety is very hardy and even during quite severe weather the plants maintain their sprouts; in fact, the flavor and quality is much improved by frost. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 4 oz. 85c

CHIVES. — See Vegetable Roots, page 37.

Routledge Favorite

The best of all for home gardens.

A re-selected, improved strain of Crimson Globe. Perfectly globe shaped, with a single tap root, and of the richest color of any of the beets.

It is medium early, tops are small and dark in color, a splendid keeper, remaining in prime condition a long time. The flesh is exceedingly ten- der, fine and sweet and is unequaled for table use. Home and market gardeners will find our Favorite very profitable, attractive and of highest quality.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 60c; lb. $2.00

Crosby’s Egyptian

Very popular, extremely early and reaches table size quickly. Beets grow more globe shaped than the old Egyptian. Flesh sweet and tender, rich vermilion red, very attractive.

Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 4 oz. 35c; lb. 80c

Detroit Dark Red

Excellent variety, nearly globular, dark skin and rich red flesh, ma- turing early and keeping crisp and tender for a long time. Very popu- lar with market gardeners and can- neries

Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 4 oz. 35c; lb. $1.00

Improved Early Blood Turnip

This is the ideal beet for market gardeners. It is very symmetrical, with small tap root and but few fibrous roots; color outside is deep blood-red; fine grained and unsurpassed In quality. It continues to grow until late in the fall, attaining a large size and making a good selling and table beet for winter.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 4 oz. 35c; lb. 90c

Early Model Beet

A fine selection of early blood-red Beet, ex- tremely smooth, fine, rich color and desirable shape. It is globe shape, color of flesh a rich blood -red, entirely free from stringiness and of excellent quality, being unusually sweet and tender. The tops are quite small, making it a good variety for bunching.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; [/4 lb. 45c; lb. $1.50

Swiss Chard or Spinach Beet

OUR GARDEN CULTIVATORS are priced very low and will save you much work in the garden. See pages 116 and 117.

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Stock Beets or Mangels

Excellent winter feed for horses, cattle, sheep, hogs and chickens. Farmers and stock raisers of the United States do not appreciate so fully the value of Mangels for feeding cattle, hogs, sheep, etc., as do the farmers of Europe. In France, Great Britain and other European countries, it is the exception rather than the rule where Mangels are not grown on a large scale on every farm. The immense yield which may be secured from an acre, with very little ex- pense either for material or labor, makes the Mangel crop one of the most profitable on the farm. Fifteen to 20 tons of roots an acre is not an unusual yield; some specimens weigh 20 to 30 lbs. each. Where properly cultivated, seeded and harvested the cost of growing a bushel should not exceed 10c. When fed in combination with grain they are worth almost as much, pound for pound, as the grain. This statement may seem absurd, but experience has proved that Mangels so aid digestion and assimilation by keeping the animals in a healthy condition, that they increase the feeding value of other feeds consumed, beside the nutrients the roots contain. Every farmer and poultryman should raise Mangels.

Giant Yellow Eckendorf

A new mangel of great merit. The roots are smooth, long and cylindrical in shape, very heavy, weighing up to 15 and 20 pounds each; grow two-thirds above ground. The flesh is firm, crisp and solid, white in color and of high feeding value. (See cut No. 3.)

Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4 oz. 25c; lb. 65c

Giant Half Sugar Mangel

Yields as much per acre as the best Mangels, and twice as much .per acre (bulk or roots), as the rich sugar beet. Roots grow very large above the ground. Smooth, creamy white in color and very nutritious. Easily pulled. (See illustration No. 1.)

Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4 oz. 25c; lb. 60c

Mammoth Long Red

Very popular and much used. A large and heavy cropper. Dark red skin, with whitish flesh; grows one-half or more above the ground; roots quite regular; attain a very large size. (Same shape as No. 2.)

Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4 oz. 25c; lb. 65c

Danish Sludstrup

An improved variety, considered one of the best. Awarded first class certificate. Color, reddish yellow, and of a distinct type. It is very hardy, grows well above ground; is easily pulled; very nutritious. (See cut No. 2.)

Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4 oz. 25c; lb. 65c

Golden Tankard

An enormous yielder of weight per acre, and at the same time very nutritious; flesh deep-yellow, of fine shape, growing largely above ground, thus being easily harvested. (Same shape as cut No. 3.)

Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4 oz. 25c; lb. 65c

SUGAR BEETS

Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4 oz. 30c; lb. 85c

FRENCH WHITE SUGAR.— The sugar beet most generally grown for stock, as it com- bines with heavy sugar yield, from 10 to 13 per cent sugar.

KLEIN WANZLEBEN. — The most popular for table and sugar production. Tops rather large and slightly waved.

NOTE. — In 5-lb. or 10-lb. lots, 10c per lb. less; write for quantity prices

(1) Giant Half Sugar

(3) Giant Yellow Eckendorf

(2) Danish Sludstrup

Write for quantity prices. For amount of seed per acre, any kind, see “Seed Table," Inside back cover.

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“Highest Quality” CABBAGE True and Pure

Our Cabbage Seeds come from the world’s best growers — pure, true strains, of highest quality. One ounce will produce over 3,000 plants. One-quarter pound of seed will produce plants sufficient for one acre, therefore, don’t practice false economy by buying cheap, low- quality seed. There is a great amount of inferior, poorly grown, mixed cabbage seed on the market this year. Reware of low prices.

Early Jersey Wakefield

The earliest and hardiest heading of first early cabbages. Most gardeners depend upon it for the bulk of their extra early crop. Its exceeding hardiness not only to resist cold, but other unfavorable conditions, insures the greatest likelihood of profitable and satisfac- tory results. Our stock is grown and selected with the greatest care; there is none better, and few as good. Head conical, very compact, solid and of excellent quality. The thick, stout leaves and compact habit makes it the best sort for very early setting. HIGHEST QUALITY SEED.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 4 oz. $1.00; lb. $3.50

Oregon Wakefield

A larger, most remarkable and valuable strain of Wakefield. It has the same general characteristics of other Wakefield cabbages, the heads being conical with a rounded or blunt point. It is, however, far superior to other strains, being nearly double the size and of better quality, and at the same time is al- most as early. It has few outer leaves, per- mitting close planting.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 4 oz. $1.00; lb. $3.50

Early Winningstadt

One of the best for general use, being very hardy, sweet, fine quality, and sure to head. Head regular, conical, very hard- and keeps well both summer and winter. It is the hardi- est, not only as regards frost, but will suffer less from excessive wet, drought, insects or disease than any other second early sort.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 4 oz. $1.00; lb. $3.00

Early Jersey Wakefield

Copenhagen Market

The earliest large round-headed cabbage yet introduced. Sure to head and every head per- fect. The plant is of vigorous habit but com- pact, with short stem and few outer leaves which are of rather upright growth. The leaves are medium light green, nearly round, comparatively thick and smooth. The heads are round, very solid and of exceptionally good quality. Its earliness, compact growth, uniformity and size of head, firmness and most excellent quality combine to make Cop- enhagen Market the most valuable cabbage of recent introduction. We recommend it un- reservedly.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 4 oz. $1.25; lb. $4.00

ROUTLEDGE GEM

This NEW AND EXTRA EARLY NOVELTY from Denmark comes highly recommended and no doubt will become very popular with home gardeners where space is an important factor. This little Gem forms BEAUTIFUL LITTLE ROUND HEADS, SOLID AS A ROCK, and mature in 6 TO 7 WEEKS and will keep in perfect condition for several weeks with- out bursting. Can be set as close as 8 to 10 inches. Cut heads PURE WHITE, QUALITY and FLAVOR UNSURPASSED.

Pkt. 15c; Vz oz. 40c; oz. 75c

“CARCO” FOR ROOT MAGGOTS

DILUTE WITH WATER 1 TO 125. IT IS A “LIFE SAVER” FOR PLANTS AFFECTED WITH THE DEADLY ROOT MAGGOT.

SEE

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121

CABBAGE PLANTS. — During planting season we aim to have on hand large quantities of Cabbage and Vegetable Plants. (See page 37.) -

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CABBAGE — Continued — Late Varieties

Premium Late Flat Dutch

A low growing variety; heads large, bluish -green; round, solid, broad and flat on top; an excel- lent fall and winter variety, and a good keeper. It is %a sure header. Our stock has been grown from carefully selected heads, and we consider it su- perior to any other strain of Flat Dutch cabbage on the market.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 4 oz. $1.00; lb. $3.50.

Perfection Drumhead Savoy Cabbage

A variety that is much prized by those who are familiar with it; of exceptionally fine flavor, more tender and sweeter. Heads large size and quite compact, with densely and uniformly crimped or savory leaves.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; 4 oz. $1.25; lb. $4.00.

Mammoth Rock Red

Best hard-headed, red variety; large heads, globular, and very deep red on top. Very tender and excellent quality, fine for cold salads on account of its at- tractive color.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 4 oz. $1.00.

Danish Ball Head Cabbage

Danish Round Head

An earlier short-stemmed strain of the famous Danish Ball Head

Large and very solid round head on short stems, having the same keeping quality as the original strain of Danish Ball Head, so widely known. It is 10 days to 2 weeks earlier and is a wonderful yielder. It is especially valuable for high, dry land, producing good sized heads where other strains would be too small. For shipping in the late fall or winter there is no finer cab- bage. Our seed of Danish Round Head comes direct from the originator in Denmark and is of the Highest Quality. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 4 oz. $1.25; lb. $4.00

Danish Ball Head — True, Highest Quality Seed

Most remarkable late cabbage yet produced, heads hard and solid — fine grained and tender. Entirely distinct. Exceedingly hardy in resisting cold and wet weather. We offer true, pure seed of the very finest medium tall or “middle-stem” type. Famous for its hard-heading quali- ties, which at once recommends it as highly valuable for shipping. The magnificent heads are round in form and keep in excellent condition during winter, coming out in the spring perfectly solid. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; 4 oz. $1.25; lb. $4.00

Wong Bok Salad Cabbage

WONG BOK

Chinese Cabbage

This Chinese Cabbage is becoming ' more popular each year. While it has been culti- vated in China for years, it is comparatively unknown in many markets. Last season there was more than usual displayed on our “Public Market.” Some gardeners had it marked Chinese Cabbage, also Sweet Lettuce, Salad Lettuce, etc.

Wong Bok produces a beautiful, crisp, blanched tall or long head, resembling a giant Cos Lettuce. As a salad it rivals the finest lettuce. Delicious sliced as cold-slaw. Boiled or steamed it makes delightful greens, more sprouts. Don’t plant too early, grow it as a fall vegetable.

Plant like late cabbage, about 15 inches apart, in rows. Does its best in cool, moist weather. Will last until freezing weather.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c

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CARROTS

ROUTLEDGE CORELESS

The finest early table variety grown. Hand- some, meltingly tender and sweet

This new carrot is our own strain, grown from the French carrot, Nantes. You will be delighted with the melting tenderness and sweet, mild flavor of Routledge Coreless.

It is a half-long cylindrical carrot, blunt pointed, with a small tap root and small top. They run very uniform in shape and grow just the right size for table use. The flesh is of fine texture, entirely devoid of stringiness, coarseness and woody heart; color orange - scarlet, very attractive, delicious and sweet flavored when cooked.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 60c; lb. $1.50

Mary Island Light Sta., Via Ketchikan, Alaska, Feb. 13, 1924.

Routledge Seed & Floral Co.

Gentlemen : Just a few lines to tell you I like your Seeds and Plants very much. Your Routledge Prize Peas can’t be outdone by any other kind and your Giant Pole Beans are the only ones I can make grow here. They are just fine. Also your Coreless Carrots and Sweet Marrow Parsnips. Your Self-Blanching Celery grows fine up here.

Respectfully yours,

MRS. B. J. DERV1CK.

Early Scarlet Horn

A very fine extra early table carrot and is an excellent summer or fall sort. Tops small, roots grow about 3 inches long and of a deep rich orange, fine grained, good flavor.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 40c; lb. $1.25

Chantenay or Model

The Market Gardener’s Favorite. — Tops me- dium sized, necks small, top of root quite thick and tapering to a uniform stump root, smooth; color deep orange-red; flesh very crisp and tender; medium early; a heavy cropper; 5 to 6 inches long.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 4 oz. 40c; lb. $1.00

Chantenay

Routledge Coreless

Danver’s Half Long

A great favorite; big cropper; the roots are smooth and handsome, medium size, tapering uniformly to a blunt point and of a rich, dark orange; fine for table. On account of its productiveness it is a profitable variety to grow for stock feeding.

Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 4 oz. 35c; lb. 90c

Long Orange Improved

The best of the long carrots, fine quality; color bright-orange, with long, smooth, taper- ing roots, requiring a deep soil. Excellent for stock. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 4 oz. 30c; lb. 75c.

Guerande, or Oxheart

Bright orange, broad at the top and termi- nates abruptly in a small tap root. Length about 4 to 5 inches; excellent for shallow soils. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 4 oz. 35c; lb. 85c

Large White Belgian

Extensively grown for stock feeding; roots white; green above ground and growing to a large size; flesh rather coarse. A good cropper.

Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 4 oz. 35c; ib. 85c

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CARROTS — Continued

Routledge Mammoth Stock Carrot

The heaviest cropping carrot grown, yield- ing more tons to the acre than any other sort. The flesh is yellowish -white, crisp and solid, and very sweet in flavor. It is a vast im- provement on the Belgian sorts, which have been favorites in the past, as it is not only much more productive, but vastly easier to handle. The roots are short and very heavy at the shoulder, rendering them easily har- vested. Too much can scarcely be said of their size and great productiveness. Every farmer should grow a good supply of carrots for winter feed and Routledge Mammoth is the kind to plant. Yields reported from 20 to 50 tons per acre.

Large pkt. 10c oz. 15c; 4 oz. 40c; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs., enough for one acre, $2.00.

Athol, Idaho.

Routledge Seed & Floral Co.

Gentlemen: Your Routledge Mammoth Stock Carrot Seeds made a fine crop and grew very large. We like them cooked.

Respectfully,

M. E. MINTHORN.

CELERIAC

Turnip Rooted Celery. — The roots, which are the edible portion, keep well for winter use and are excellent for soups and stews. They are also cooked and sliced as a salad. Sow seed at the same season and give the same treatment as any root crop.

LARGE ERFURT. — An improved form, pro- ducing large, smooth roots, which are nearly round. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 4 oz. 75c

Routledge Mammoth

Highest

Quality

CELERY

Celery Plants Page 37

R. R.’S WHITE PLUME

Our Leading Early White Celery

A handsome, crisp sort, of very early culti- vation. Naturally its stalks and portions of inner leaves and heart are white, so that by tieing or by simply drawing the soil up against the plant and pressing it together, the work of blanching is completed. It is the earliest celery known, delicious and fine flavored.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 4 oz. $1.00; lb. $3.00

PARIS, GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING

The finest strain of French grown seed. This splendid variety is without doubt the most popular celery grown. It is a self- blanching sort, for with a little banking or covering, even the outer ribs assume a beau- tiful golden -yellow, while the heart or vine stalks are deliciously tender, brittle and sweet. This variety is being very extensively grown on account of its ease of cultivation and su- perior quality. It is not quite so early as the White Plume.

Select quality: Pkt. 15c; !4 oz. 35c; oz. $1.10; 4 oz. $4.00; lb. $12.00.

Golden Yellow Self-Blanching

Same variety of celery as above, but is American grown. It is equal to most seeds offered, but not as true, dependable or of such high quality as the French grown stock.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c; 4 oz. $1.50; lb. $6.00

Giant Pascal

Excellent for fall or winter use, and has increased in popularity every year. A large, tall grower of the finest nut flavor, being free from any bitter taste. Very broad stalks, blanching very quickly with little banking up; an admirable keeper.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 4 oz. $1.00

For complete seed and plant tables, amount to plant, etc., see complete reference tables Inside back cover. Always refer to “Index," pages 2 and 3, for anything wanted. ,

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BROCCOLI — Winter Cauliflower

Forms a head like cauliflower, but is much hardier ; stands wet and cold better and gives excellent results. For fall use sow White French in March or April; St. Valentine in May or June, for late winter and early spring cutting. St. Valentine is very extensively planted by our local market gardeners for use in late winter and spring when cauliflower is out of season. Plant and cultivate same as cauliflower.

ROUTLEDGE “H. Q.”

(Highest Quality)

ST. VALENTINE

In this seed we are offering our customers a very select, high-grade strain of the well-known St. Valen- tine. By selecting only the most perfect heads, those showing the most desirable leaf formation for the protection of the developing head and those of large size and perfect, compact heads, free from small cen- ter-head leaflets, we have produced this superb strain. Our H. Q. St. Valentine produces larger, later and far better heads that are much su- perior to those produced from the average seed sold of this variety. Our “H. Q." seed will produce the highest per cent of perfect heads and bring the “top" price.

The H. Q. St. Valentine seed we are offering this year is from just such perfect heads as shown here- with. It comes from the originators of this now famous variety. Our supply is limited, so order early.

H. Q., pkt. 15c; '/4 oz. 75c; oz. $2.50; 4 oz. $8.00.

H. Q." St. Valentine Broccoli

H. Q. Type of Matured Head

NOTE. — Don’t set plants of St. Valentine out before. June — and set at least four feet apart each way. They will be ready to cut early the following spring.

White French Broccoli

White Cape

A select early strain, producing fine white heads of large size and excellent quality. Broccoli is hardier and easier to grow than cauliflower, and this variety comes into head and can be cut in the fall and winter, depending on earliness of planting.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; 4 oz. $2.00

NOTE. — These illustrations re- produced from photographs show our “H. Q.” type of a perfect cut head, also a growing plant with the large incurving leaves that are so necessary to protect the “head” during cold, unfavorable weather.

New and Up-to-Date Books of Great Value

COMMERCIAL PLANT PROPAGATION

A new and up-to-date book so fully illustrated and plainly written that the professional as well as the amateur will find it of great value. Cloth, 180 pages, $1.90, postpaid. See other books, page 113.

Hundreds of our customers praise “Wonder” Fertilizer and buy it every year. You try it; we are sure you will like it; also ‘ ‘H. Q.” Sheep Manure; see pages 38-39.

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“Highest Quality” CAULIFLOWER Plants, Page 37

Routledge Snow White

EXTRA EARLY SNOWBALL (Extra Se- lected).— This is the choicest selected strain of the popular Erfurt type, and is remarkable for its extreme earliness and reliability in heading. Medium size heads. Plants quite dwarf. Pkt. 10c; !4 oz. 60c; oz. $2.00

VEITCH’S AUTUMN GIANT.— A large, late variety, very hardy. The heads are well pro- tected by the foliage, enabling it to resist unfavorable climatic conditions.

Pkt. 10c; % oz. 50c; oz. $1.25; 4 oz. $3.50

ALGIERS. — A very strong-growing late va- riety, with large leaves of a bluish cast. In cool locations and rich soil it produces very large, solid, white heads late in the fall.

ROUTLEDGE “SNOW WHITE”

The Finest Cauliflower Grown

In competition with all other strains, this cauliflower has won the approval of critical gardeners, being early and also the best main crop sort grown. It is suitable not only for early use, but is superior for late planting. The heads are large, compact, firm and solid, and do not spread as do some of the inferior sorts. No other variety surpasses it in purity of color, being clear snow white, of high qual- ity. It is equally desirable for family use and for the market garden. The heads are large— from 9 to 12 inches in diameter. Very resist- ing against unfavorable seasons and dry weather, the foliage giving a splendid pro- tection.

Pkt. 20c; !4 oz. $1.00; '/2 oz. $1.75; oz. $3.50

EARLY SNOWBALL

This variety is much in demand by market gardeners. Its earliness, compact habit, large- sized heads and snow-white color recommend it to every grower as a variety of especial merit. We have an extra selected stock of this sort, and recommend it with the greatest confidence.

Pkt. 15c; /4 oz. 60c; oz. $2.00; 4 oz. $6.50

NEW CALIFORNIA WONDER — A late va- riety, forming good, large, solid heads dur- ing the winter. This variety has given great satisfaction in Oregon and California, wher- ever tried.

Pkt. 10c; % oz. 50c; oz. $1.25; % lb. $4.00

NEW-EARLY SIX WEEKS

A new variety of proven merit. It comes from Holland so highly recommended that we bought and list it. Very hardy, compact, up- right foliage, permitting close planting. Can be grown for an extremely early, medium or late crop. Said to surpass all other kinds in type and perfection. Better try it.

Pkt. 10c; % oz. 50c; oz. $1.50; 4 oz. $4.00

Pkt. 10c; % oz. 50c; 1 oz. $1.50; 4 oz. $5.00

OUR MOTTO is “Highest Quality”

It's quality FIRST, then price as low as possible. The best seeds are the cheapest in the end, even though they cost a little more.

CHICORY

WITLOOF— “French Endive" and “Christmas Salad"

It is easily grown here. Plant the seed in the spring in drills, 12 inches apart, and thin out to 3 or 4 inches apart in the row. About November pull up the roots, break off the leaves, side shoots if any, and small root end so that the roots are not over 10 inches long. At once, or later as you get time, dig a trench about 18 inches deep and reset these trimmed roots, crowns up, placing them about iy2 inches apart. Cover with loose, rich soil; the roots should be set in the trench so that the top will be covered about 8 inches. They will soon make thick shoots or top growth (below the surface), which is the edible part. Dig as wanted, cut just below the crown and serve with French or “Mayonnaise" dressing. A delicate and delicious dish.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c

LARGE ROOTED OR COFFEE. — Grown quite extensively for the large, thick roots, which are- sliced, dried, roasted and ground as a substitute or adulteration for coffee.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; 4 oz. $1.25

CHERVIL

CURLED. — An aromatic herb, resembling parsley, and used for flavoring in soups and salads. Fine for garnishing.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 4 oz. 1.00

CRESS

CURLED OR PEPPER GRASS.— Used as a salad and fine for garnishing.

Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 4 oz. 40c

TRUE WATER. — This is quite distinct from the former and only thrives when its roots and stems are submerged in water and delicious for small salads. Pkt. 10c; oz. 60c

COLLARDS

TRUE GEORGIA. — Used as “greens” mainly in the South and West. As the leaves are pulled off, others grow in their places.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 50c

CORN SALAD

Fetticus or Lamb’s Lettuce. — This is a hardy winter salad, the small leaves being served like lettuce; does not succeed during warm weather, and the seed should be sown thinly in drills after August to supply fresh leaves during the late fall. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c

NIAGARA ALL-IN-ONE kills garden Insects, mildew and blight. Use It In a powder gun. See description, page 124.

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SELECTED SWEET CORN — NORTHERN GROWN

All prices on Sweet Com postpaid. Special quantity prices on request

Routledge Selected GOLDEN BANTAM

Flavor. — Without exception Golden Bantam Corn is the richest in flavor of all varieties; a sweet corn of which one will never tire. The first trial of this delicious Sweet Corn creates a desire for more. The most popular corn in the Northwest.

Color.— When picked at the proper stage of its growth the kernels are a rich, creamy-yellow and unsur- passed in quality.

Growth. — Being dwarf in its growth, with stalks srnall in size, it can be planted quite close, and a large crop may be obtained on a small area. The ears are 8 to 10-rowed, and about 6 inches long — just the right size for the table.

Remember our selected strain Is Northern grown, better fla- vored and truer than most seed offered. There is no Other yel- low or golden sweet corn that can compare to our selected Golden Bantam. Try It and be convinced.

Earliness. — Golden Bantam Sweet Corn is only exceeded in earliness by our “Superb,” but we like the quality better. It matures quickly and is suit- able not only for early planting (on account of its hardiness), but a succes- sion of sowings may be made which will give continuous supply until fall.

Routledge Selected Golden Bantam

Price: Large pkt. 10c; Y2 lb. 20c; lb. 35c; 10 lbs. $3.00; 20 lbs. up at 25c, all prepaid.

ROUTLEDGE SUPERB

We do not hesitate to recommend this new sweet corn to our customers. Its earliness, hardiness, size and quality make it of real merit to the Western planters. It is ex- tremely early, almost two weeks ahead of Golden Bantam and one week ahead of Port- land Market. The large ears are always well filled with 12 to 14 rows of large, plump, white, sweet grains, of handsome appearance and excellent quality.

Large pkt. 10c; '/2 !b. 20c; ib. 35c; 10 lbs. $3.00

Portland Market

An Oregon introduction, a very early, large eared sweet corn and very productive. Its large well-filled ears, together with its plump, sweet grains of purest white, makes it a most profitable home or market variety. Very popular with our market gardeners.

Large pkt. 10c; Y2 Ib. 15c; Ib. 30c; 10 lbs. $2.75

Early Evergreen

This fine variety is 10 to 12 days earlier than Stowell’s Evergreen and yields large, hand- some, 10 to 12-rowed ears. An excellent va- riety to follow the first early kinds. Near Portland it will make a late or main crop variety.

Large pkt. 10c; </2 Ib. 30c; Ib. 35c; 10 lbs. $3.00

Yelm, Wn., May 10, 1924. Routledge Seed & Floral Co.

Gentlemen : Routledge Superb Corn is the

best 1 ever raised.

Yours truly,

MRS. A. H. PRICE.

HOWLING MOB

This is one of the newer varieties that has become very popular here for main or late crop. The seed we offer is Oregon Grown and acclimated. You must remember that the early corn listed by Eastern seed houses will be late here.

Howling Mob is a large-eared, vigorous grower, large and well protected with husks and having 12 to 16 rows of the sweetest flavored, tender, delicious, white corn — good for canning.

Large pkt. 10c; Y2 Ib. 15c; Ib. 30c; 10 lbs. $2.75

Stowell’s Evergreen

A good main crop or late sort. Remains longer in green state than any other. Very large ears, with deep grains, and remarkably

SW’BGt.

Large pkt. 10c; /z Ib. 30c; Ib. $5c; 10 lbs. $3.00

POP CORN

WHITE RICE.— Most popular and profitable kind; short ears, white, pointed kernels.

Large pkt. 10c; Ib. 35c

FIELD CORN. — Don’t overlook what we have to offer in OREGON-GROWN FIELD CORN; “the best ever.” See page 44. For HAND CORN PLANTERS see page 118.

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CAREFULLY GROWN pT TpT TTVT T>T^T> USE BUG DEATH

RE-SELECTED STOCK U U iuDLlVO FOR CUCUMBER BUGS

Routledge Highest Quality Cucumber

Routledge Highest Quality

A quick grower and always commands “fancy prices” on account of its fine form and superb quality. Very productive.

It is the earliest white spine cucumber suit- able for table, market or shipping purposes, under all conditions of culture, whether under glass or in the open ground.

Color a very deep green, which it retains during a long period, while in symmetry of form it is so regular, so uniform, as to create comment wherever seen.

The quality is unsurpassed, being exceed- ingly brittle and crisp. The flavor is delicate and entirely devoid of the bitter taste so fre- quently noticed in other varieties.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 75c; lb. $2.00

Arlington White Spine

One of the best sorts for table use. Vines vigorous, fruiting earl/ and abundantly. Fruit uniformly straight, light, bright green in color, with a few white spines. Flesh crisp, tender and of excellent quality.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 40c; lb. $1.25

Improved Long Green

The leading large variety. Fruit from 10 to 12 inches long, dark-green, crisp and tender. A good variety for slicing, and when ripe they are the best for sweet pickles.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 40c; lb. $1.50

Davis’ Perfect

As now selected, the long, even fruits are of fine form, with an intensely dark rich green skin. The solid white flesh is of superb qual- ity for slicing. So handsome and regular are the fruits, even when grown outside, that they bring an extra price on the market, often being taken for “hot-house grown.”

Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 40c; lb. $1.50

Gherkin for Pickling

A very small, oval, prickly variety, quite distinct from all others.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; % lb. 75c

Japanese Climbing

A vigorous grower, can be trained on a trellis or the garden fence, thereby saving ground space. Fruit from 12 to 16 inches long, dark green and smooth. Flesh pure white, crisp and tender.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 50c; lb. $1.50

Lemon Cucumber

New. Highly recommended by all who have tried it for slicing and salads. Resembles a lemon both in size, form and color. Has a distinctive and delicious flavor superior to and not found in any other cucumber. A variety of real merit — try it.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 60c; lb. $2.00

Boston Pickling

A distinct variety, very popular for pickles; color bright green, a great producer and of excellent quality. It is for producing me- dium-sized pickles that this variety is so highly esteemed. If the fruits are gathered as soon as large enough, the vines will con- tinue bearing through a long season.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 4 oz. 40c; lb. $1.35

EGGPLANT

Sliced and fried takes the place of meat. Culture same as for tomatoes.

BLACK BEAUTY.— The earliest and best variety for Oregon'. Oval shaped, deep -pur- ple, large size and fine flavor.

Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 40c; oz. 75c; 4 oz. $2.25

ENDIVE

This plant furnishes an attractive and ap- petizing salad for the fall and winter months or by repeated sowings a supply may be had nearly all the year round. Makes delicious greens if cooked like spinach. Tie up the leaves to bleach the heart and make it tender, a week or two before cutting.

BROAD LEAVED BATAVIAN. — Leaves are broad, thick, green, more or less twisted and waved with white mid-ribs. Crisp, ten- der and fine flavor.

Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 4 oz. 35c; lb. $1.25

GREEN CURLED. — Leaves beautifully curled, dark -green, tender and crisp.

Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 4 oz. 35c; lb. $1.25

WHITE CURLED.— Very tender and light green, blanches easily, very ornamental.

Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 4 oz. 35c; lb. $1.25

USE WONDER. — So many of our customers tell us of the wonderful results, the increased yield and quick growth obtained by using our Odorless “Wonder” Fertilizer, that we again call YOUR attention to it. Remember you can get it by parcel post. See page 38.

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LETTUCE

Grand Rapids

Very popular with private gardeners and as a lettuce for greenhouse forcing. It will stand shipping better than most curled sorts. Of quick growth and stands for some days after being fit to cut. The plant is upright, and forms a loose head or cluster of large bright-green leaves, finely crimped and ruf- fled; rather thin, good flavor, crisp and ten- der. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 55c; lb. $1.75

Early Prize Head

A large, clustering, non -heading lettuce, ex- cellent for the home garden and undoubtedly the most easily grown variety in cultivation. Leaves finely curled and crumpled, bright green tinged with brownish-red, very crisp, tender and sweet.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 50c; lb. $1.50

Big Boston Improved

Plants grow large, very hardy and vigorous, leaves broad, comparatively smooth, wavy at edges, thin, very firm and crisp; color bright light-green, slightly tinged with reddish brown. Grown extensively in the South for shipment North in the winter. It usually heads up under cold weather conditions better than any other variety.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 40c; lb. $1.25

Simpson’s Early Curled

A very extensively used early loose-leaved, or clustering variety. Leaves light-green, slightly frilled, crisp, sweet and tender.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 50c; lb. $1.50

Early White Cos

“Salad Romaine” or Celery Lettuce

Heads tall and circular. As a salad lettuce it is highly esteemed for its fresh crispness and mild flavor. Give each plant about 4-in. space. By drawing the outer leaves together the center will blanch to a snowy white.

Grand Rapids

Hanson

Improved Hard Heading Stock. — A very popular head lettuce. We can recommend this as one of the very best. Heads green outside and white inside; grow to a remarkable size; very solid, and is deliciously sweet, crisp and tender. It withstands the hot sun.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 60c; lb. $1.75

Talent, Ore., May 6, 1924. Routledge Seed & Floral Co.

Gentlemen : I received the Prize Peas ordered from you O. K. Also I wish to say the sample of your Giant Pole Beans that you sent me last spring to try, were “just great”. Your Prize Peas were great, too.

Yours truly,

MRS. WM. SCHNIER.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 50c; lb. $1.50

R. R.’s Wonderful

25c GARDEN BOOK We have 2,000 copies, “HOW TO MAKE AND CARE FOR THE HOME GARDEN.” 16 pages. FREE while they last, with a $2.00 order, if asked for. ORDER EARLY. SEE INDEX FOR OTHER BOOKS.

R. R.’S

WONDERFUL

A re-selected, hand-picked strain of the original New York or Wonderful. Our grower has gvien this stock special attention and it is a wonderful strain. It produces immense heads of closely fold- ing ruffled leaves. The heart blanches beautifully and Is crisp, tender and delicious. A robust variety, rooting deeply and thus able to resist hot, dry weather; slow to seed and a sure header. The outer color is of a distinct apple -green. A rapid grower and unsurpassed as a home or market lettuce,

Pkt. 15c; '/2 oz. 25c; oz. 40c; 4 oz. $1.50; lb. $4.50.

HIGHEST QUALITY LETTUCE SEED— We pay our grower extra money for selecting seed from extra choice stock. It's worth double common seed generally offered.

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LETTUCE — Continued

R. R.’s Tender Crisp Lettuce

New York (Los Angeles)

R. R.’s Tender Crisp

A distinct and extra choice vari- ety for those who like curly, crisp, tender Lettuce of the finest quality.

Grows to a large size, makes most desirable heads of pleasing appearance, and retains its crisp- ness and mild flavor to a greater degree during the hot summer months than any other crisp-head variety. While especially adapted for midsummer, it is most desir- able also for spring and fall. The plants are of quick, strong growth; the leaves are of a soft, bright-green, growing closely around the heads, which become quite solid. The heart blanches to a beautiful silvery white, tender yet mild flavored and unsurpassed.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 4 oz. 75c; !b. $2.50.

VALUABLE BOOKS

We offer many practical and up-to-date books that you will find of interest. Why not gain in a few hours’ study what others learned by years of hard work? See pg. 113.

Early May King

The plants are of quick growth, practically all head and extremely handsome. From early spring plantings in the open ground they grow quickly to a diameter of 6 to 7 inches with the broad, light -green outer leaves folding closely about the round, solid head. The inner leaves (practically the entire head), are blanched to a rich golden yellow and have a specially fine, rich, buttery flavor. Excellent shipper.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 50c; lb. $1.50

A large, crisp, curly-leaf, close-heading let- tuce of the finest quality. Great favorite in the markets of Los Angeles and San Fran- cisco. Carloads of this variety are shipped by California growers and it brings the highest prices. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 4 oz. $1.25; lb. $4.00

USE BLUE LABEL Slug

Destroyer

Way-a-head— Extra Early

TO KEEP THE SLIMY SLUGS OFF LETTUCE SEE PAGE 120

Way-a-head Extra Early

A new lettuce showing a re- markable combination of earli- ness, firm heading character, handsome appearance and fine quality. Both in cold-frames early in the spring and in the open ground — in spring, summer and early fall months — it has proved to be not only the earliest and one of the surest heading of all early lettuce, but also of the very finest quality. The tightly folded heads are of good size and handsome appearance. The outer leaves are a light green with the inner head finely blanched to a rich buttery yellow. Try this va- riety (see cut).

Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 4 oz. 75c; lb. $1.50.

PLANT SMALL FRUITS around your garden. What's nicer than delicious fresh fruit, fresh from your garden? See Fruit Department, pages 106 to 112.

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KALE, OR BORECOLE

This is a popular boiling-green resembling cabbage in flavor. The plant is entirely hardy in well-drained soil and can be grown easily from seed planted during the summer and fall months. With the tall varieties it is custo- mary to pull off the lower loaves and let the plant grow on to furnish a continuous supply. The sweetness and flavor of these greens are improved by frost or light freeze.

Dwarf Green Curled

Beautifully curled, bright-green leaves, ten- der and of fine flavor.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 50c; lb. $1.75

Tall Green Curled

Grows about 2 feet high; leaves dark- green; curled and wrinkled; very hardy.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 50c; lb. $1.75

Emerald Isle

A very handsome variety of medium height, leaves attractive, closel/ curled and of fine

flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 4 oz. 65c; lb. $2.25

COW KALE or THOUSAND HEADED.

Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c. See Field Seeds, page 43

KOHL-RABI

A delicious vegetable. In growth this is half way between cabbage and turnip; the edible portion is the large bulb which forms on the stem above the soil. By making successive sowings, tender bulbs may be had through- out the summer and fall, and are highly esteemed for their mild, delicate, cabbage-like flavor. Slice and boil, discarding the hard lower part of bulb. Sow in drills or raise and transplant like cabbage, 6 to 10 inches apart.

EARLY WHITE V I E N N A . — Extremely early, medium size, excellent quality.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 60c; lb. $2.00

GARLIC

Separate the sets and plant them in drills eight inches apart and four to six inches apart in the drill, covering two inches deep. Culti- vate like onion sets. When the leaves turn yellow, pull up the bulbs and dry in the shade.

Per lb. 60c, postpaid

Write for quantity price. Requires about 250 lbs. sets per acre.

“Wonder” Odorless Fertilizer

Use a teaspoonful of “Wonder” to each large plant, and you will have the best vegetables you ever raised. It’s the richest, greatest fer- tilizer ever prepared for vegetable and flower gardens. It’s pure fertilizer, 100 per cent solu- ble. No filler. Cheapest fertilizer to buy and it’s odorless. See page 38.

LEEK

A species of onion which does not form a bulb, but is used for its mild and delicious root, stem or neck. Plant in rows and thin to about four inches. Hardy, and frost improves the flavor. Hill up to whiten.

American Flag

Mild and sweet; long, large stems; hardy and of the finest quality. A favorite variety.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 4 oz. 75c

MUSHROOM SPAWN

LAMBERT’S PURE CULTURE SPAWN

Mushrooms may be grown in any place where conditions of temperature and moisture are favorable. A shed, cellar or cave may be utilized to advantage for this purpose. It is essential that the temperature be maintained from 53 to 60 degrees F., and that the mois- ture be properly regulated. Lambert's Pure Culture Spawn is far superior to the old-style varieties, and much better results can be obtained from its use. The bricks should be broken into pieces about two inches square and planted from 10 inches to a foot apart Bricks weigh from 18 to 20 ounces. A brick will spawn 10 square feet of bed. With Lam- bert’s Pure Culture Spawn it is impossible to raise poisonous mushrooms.

DIRECT SPAWN.— Latest and best. Mam- moth White, Cream White or Bohemian Brown.

Price, per brick, not prepaid, 35c; 10 bricks, $3.00; add postage at rate of V/z lbs. per brick. Write for quantity price.

MUSHROOM CULTURE.— We have instruc- tive leaflets on Mushroom Culture. Free with an order of one or more bricks.

MUSTARD

The leaves of mustard make excellent greens of sharp, pungent flavor, and are cooked the same as spinach or beet leaves.

Southern Giant Curled

Large variety, forming a great mass of beautiful leaves, which are ruffled and finely curled on the edges; hardy, vigorous, highly recommended.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 40c; lb. $1,25

Ostrich Plume

Leaves dark-green, beautifully curled and plume -like. Very vigorous and productive, stands well. Of distinctive flavor, superior to spinach for greens and excellent for salad.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 4 oz. 50c; lb. $1.50

WHITE ENGLISH. — Light-green variety; tender leaves; seed light-yellow.

Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 4 oz. 40c; lb. $1.00

For HORSERADISH, RHUBARB AND ASPARAGUS ROOTS, Etc., see page 112

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MUSKMELON

Grow a few hills of our delicious Muskmelons in some warm much better here than most gardeners think they do.

sheltered location.

They do

POLLOCK 10-25

A melon of rather recent introduc- tion. Now considered by many grow- ers to be the finest commercial va- riety. Very productive, melons of even size, beautifully netted. Very small seed cavity with thick, luscious flesh of a genuine salmon tint, shad- ing to green near the rind. A splen- did keeper and shipper.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 50c; lb. $1.50

Netted Rock or Rocky Ford

An old favorite and one of the Most Popular and Best Sellers among the Rocky Ford Melons.

The fruit of Netted Rock is oval and completely covered with a beau- tiful lace-like netting. The flesh very thick; light green, very sweet and delicious and of superb flavor.

The fruit is wonderfully uniform in shape and quality; medium in size, a great favorite.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 35c; lb. $1.25

Extra Early Hackensack

A great favorite among home growers, it is 10 days earlier and a great improvement over the old Hackensack formerly sold. Of fine, large form, heavily ribbed and netted. Flesh is a beautiful light green, thick, sweet, and of finest flavor. A delicious variety. Good for this locality.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 50c; lb. $1.50

Hoodoo

Produces an abundant crop of most delicious melons of convenient size for the table use. Skin thickly netted, flesh rich, deep orange, meaty, fine grained and sweet.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 60c; lb. $1.75

Delicious Gold Lined

Growers for home and for market will be delighted with "Delicious Gold Lined,” both on account of its desirable size and unsur- passed quality. An improvement over Rock- ford, melons more uniform as to size and shape, nearly round, thickly covered with grayish netting. The flesh Is light green, with a beautiful light golden tint next to the seed cavity. The flavor is delicious, being remark- ably sweet and juicy. Vines are productive and melons mature early. Unequaled in type, beauty and superior quality. Excellent shipper. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 4 oz. 60c; lb. $2.00

Burrell’s Gem

Select Strain. — A medium-sized oval variety, well ribbed and covered with a fine grayish netting and having reddish-orange flesh of fine, spicy flavor, sweet and delicious, distinct flavor. There is a growing demand here for this fine-grained, smooth, salmon, red-fleshed Muskmelon. A good local variety.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 50c; lb. $1.50

Golden Beauty Cassaba

Fall and Winter Muskmelons

Skin wrinkled, flesh thick, excellent flavor and fine aroma. When nearly ripe pick and stow away in a cool, dark place until the rind becomes slightly softened and moist. Melons will actually keep until February.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 60c; lb. $2.00

Pollock 10-25

If you will DUST ALL THE VEGETABLE VINES with "NIAGARA” or "Bug Death” you will keep insects and blight away and INCREASE YOUR YIELD, See page 122.

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Melons — Continued WATERMELONS

ROUTLEDGE ’S OREGON PRIZE An Extra Early Variety

We offer this Melon with the assurance that It Is not only remarkably early, but as sweet, delicate and melting in flavor as any variety grown.

The flesh is of a deep scarlet; rind thin, and on this account is not a particularly good shipping sort, but is emphatically the variety for home use and sale. It will ripen in alti- tudes where it has not been thought possible to mature a good watermelon. If you have been under the impression that you could not grow watermelons in your garden on account of a short season or cool nights, try our Oregon Prize. Give them a warm, sunny sheltered nook and rich, warm soil and you may be delightfully surprised.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; !4 lb. 60c; lb. $2.00

Halbert Honey

An early maturing variety suited to the Northern states; vigorous and very produc- tive. Melons 18 to 20 inches long, full and round at both ends. Skin dark glossy green, flesh beautiful crimson, tender, sweet and delicious. In a good melon district this is a wonderful cropper.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 40c; lb. $1.25

KLECKLEY’S SWEET

Medium early and unsurpassed for near markets. Vine vigorous and productive; fruit of good size, oblong; skin dark, glossy green. The flesh is bright scarlet, crisp, sugary, and of excellent quality. JIas a full, tender heart with the seeds close to the rind.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 4 oz. 40c; lb. $1.25 Citron, Red Seeded. — Flesh white and solid, used exclusively for pickles and preserves.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 4 oz. 50c

True Seeds ONION Highest Quality

Independence, Ore., April 17, 1924. Routledge Seed & Floral Co.

Gentlemen: Enclosed find 60c for which send me 1 pound Routledge Giant Pole Beans.

They are, without exception, the finest Bean for canning I have ever used.

MRS. CROSBY C. DAVIS.

Oregon Yellow Danvers

Oregon Yellow Danvers Onion

This variety is very ex- tensively planted in the Northwest, particularly in Oregon.

The largest crops of onions and the best keep- ers, bringing the highest prices in the Pacific Coast and Middle West- ern markets, are the Ore- gon Yellow Danvers. The bulbs are uniformly large, a full three - quarters globe shape, with small necks. It matures quite early, is the largest in size, most perfect in shape, the largest cropper and one of the best keep- ers, and as a market or table onion cannot be ex- celled. Our seed is grown specially for us and is un- surpassed. No onion grower can afford to plant anything inferior when such seeds can be obtained at the following prices:

Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 65c; lb. $2.25.

ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE YOU WILL FIND ALL THE LEADING VARIETIES OF ONIONS GENERALLY GROWN FOR MARKET AND HOME USE, AND THE STOCK WE OFFER IS UNSURPASSED IN QUALITY.

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ONION —

The quality of our Onion Seed is

Extra Early Red Flat

The first Red Onion to ripen. A medium- sized, flat variety; an abundant producer and very uniform in shape and size, fine grained, mild flavored, and comes into use nearly two weeks earlier than the Large Red Wethers- field; very desirable for early market use.

Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 4 oz. 40c; lb. $1.50

Large Red Wethersfield

The standard variety of the red onions. Of large size and rather flat, a heavy yielder, and one of the best for keeping. A good shipper. Flesh white and fine-grained. Skin a deep purplish -red, smooth and glossy. This onion will produce a better crop on poor or upland soil than most varieties.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 50c; lb. $1.75

Prize Taker

This onion has become a great favorite on account of its large size and great solidity.

It is perfectly globe-shaped, with straw-col- ored skin; the necks are very small and the onions always ripen up hard. An excellent keeper, exceedingly fine, mild flavor and a very popular and profitable variety. (See cut.)

Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 50c; lb. $1.75

Australian Brown

An extra early, sure cropping variety, with long keeping qualities. A sweet, mild fla- vored onion, with crisp, white flesh, covered with a bright reddish-brown skin. Largely used for growing onion sets and equally good for market purposes.

Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 4 oz. 40c; lb. $1.50

Southport White Globe

An enormous yielder and superb keeper; perfect globe-shaped, very large, clear white skin and considered one of the handsomest varieties grown. Planted extensively by gar- deners for green onions.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 4 oz. $1.00; lb. $3.00

Whit© Portugal or Silverskin

The finest flavored of all the white-skinned onions. Quite early, half -globe shaped, a fine cropper; very firm and an excellent keeper. Excellent for bunching green, or for pickling, if grown close so as to hold the size down.

A good all-around sort.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 4 oz. $1.00; lb. $3.00

White B arietta — Queen

An early white variety; prized for home gardens for pulling green or for pickling. A quick grower, fine mild flavor, excellent qual- ity. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 75c; lb. $2.75

Crystal White Wax

A large, pure white, flat onion. During the last few years it has become very popular. Extremely early and one of the mildest and sweetest of all. It is very fine for slicing, the color being so clear and pure. We offer the genuine true imported seed.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 4 oz. $1.00; lb. $3.00

Continued

unsurpassed. It will please you

Routledge Prize Taker

Southport Red Globe

A large globe-shaped onion and the most handsome red variety. Matures in the early fall. Flesh white, crisp and of high quality.

Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 4 oz. 40c; lb. $1.50

Yellow Globe Danvers

One of the most extensively used yellow onions. Bulbs of good size, uniformly globe- shaped, with small neck, and ripen very evenly. Flesh white, crisp and of mild and excellent flavor. An enormous yielder and a fine keeper. We offer a select strain, unsur- passed. A variety always in demand.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 60c; lb. $2.00

ONION SETS

NOTE. — Onion sets subject to market changes; write for quantity price.

BOTTOM ONION SETS. — These small onions are grown from seed that have been sown too thick to attain a large size. The small onions (about %-inch in diameter), thus obtained are planted out and are ready in a short time to pull as green onions for the table.

Per lb. 25c; 5 lbs. $1.00, postpaid. Write for quantity prices.

TOP SETS, lb. 40c; not postpaid, 30c.

Shallots. — Valuable for bunching or for an early crop. Each bulb makes from 3 to 5 green onions. Per lb. 35c; 4 lbs. $1.25; prepaid

OKRA

IMPROVED DWARF GREEN — Very pro- ductive; long, slender green pods.

Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 4 oz. 30c

“C-M” AND “WONDER" FERTILIZERS, MIXED ABOUT 25 LBS. OF WONDER AND 78 LBS. C-M., WILL GIVE ONION GROWERS GREAT RESULTS. SEE PAGES 38-39.

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Highest Quality POTATOES True and Pure

We offer a few varieties of special merit that we recommend. We think it is folly to plant ordinary or common stock. Many gardeners insist on the best vegetable seeds, but plant any old kind of potatoes. Get a start of some of our select seed stock and you will be more than pleased with the results.

REMEMBER. — Potato prices subject to market changes. Quantity prices on request. WRITE WHEN READY TO BUY AND STATE QUANTITY WANTED.

ROUTLEDGE EARLY OHIO Highest Quality — True Stock

On account of repeated calls for this grand old variety we imported three years ago some "Certified’' Northern grown. Early Ohio fancy seed stock, and now offer our cus- tomers true, healthy, dependable stock. „ Our H. Q. strain is a strong, vigorous grower — two weeks earlier than Early Rose and a better pro- ducer, yielding a full crop of good size tubers of even, smooth growth. Every hill produces a fine lot of se- lect, uniform size, very few, if any, unmarketable size. Unseasonable fall rains do not seem to cause "ill- shaped tubers" like in most varieties. Skin, flesh color; eyes, shallow; tub- ers, oblong, quite thick, with rather blunt ends. It is extra early but a good keeper. An excellent all-around potato of finest quality.

Prices, postpaid: 5 lbs. 50c; 10 lbs. 85c. Write for quantity prices.

“EARLIEST OF ALL”

Its quick growth and early maturity combined with its excellent cooking qualities, makes it very valuable. Summer drought does not affect it, for its growth is complete before it can be injured. Plant early to obtain large size. Ready for the table nine weeks from planting, and fully ma- tured in twelve weeks.

"Earliest of All” is a healthy, vig- orous grower, does not make a second growth. Keeps as well as any late potato. A handsome, shallow - eyed, round, flattened, white-skinned po- tato of the finest quality. Price, postpaid: 5 lbs. 50c; 10 lbs. 85c; write for quantity price.

IMPROVED BURBANK

The standard and most popular com- mercial variety. We offer improved re-selected, healthy stock, grown es- pecially for seed purposes.

Seed

Treatment

W e advise dipping of po- tatoes in Cor- rosive Subli- m a t e before planting. Ask your state or county agri- cultural agent for free bulle- tin.

Prices, postpaid: 5 lbs. 40c; 10 lbs. 75c; quantity price on request.

Earliest of All

NETTED GEM

Also known as “Russet Burbank,” “Yakima Gem,” etc. A splendid main-crop variety, with a russet or netted skin; flesh white, ex- cellent quality, shallow eyes. We offer healthy, heavy producing stock.

Price, postpaid: 5 lbs. 40c; 10 lbs. 75c; quantity price on request.

AMERICAN WONDER

One of the best all-around white potatoes; very popular for early main crop. A strong grower and a great producer; tubers white, generally very smooth and uniform in size, elongated, of excellent quality. Ready to use quite early.

Prices, postpaid: 5 lbs. 40c; 10 lbs. 75c; quantity price on request.

OTHER VARIETIES. — If you want any other kind, state variety and quantity wanted and we will quote prices on such market stock as is obtainable.

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“Highest Quality” GARDEN PEAS Hand Picked

There Is a vast difference in “strains" of garden peas. You will find our stock “very su- perior," healthy, vigorous and true, much better than the average seed sold by wholesale seed dealers and jobbers. Plant our stock if you want “Highest Quality."

All Pea prices are postpaid. Special prices in quantity on request. Write.

Alaska

An extra early, exceedingly hardy pea. Pods of perfect shape, well filled with smooth peas of good quality. Height 2^ feet. Can safely be planted very early.

Large pkt. 10c; '/2 lb. 20c; !b. 35c; 10 lbs. $3.00

American Wonder

Be sure you read about Inoculating pea seed. It increases the yield and Improves the soil. (See page 40.) Plant extra early, early and late varieties all at same time for a succession of prime pods. Special low quantity prices — write.

Well known and very popular; extra early, productive and good flavor; vines grow 10 inches high.

Pkt. 10c; y2 lb. 20c; lb. 40c; 10 lbs. $3.50

Little Marvel

Duke’s Delight

A very dwarf, extra early, delicious pea of great merit. Our own introduction. Each year increases its popularity. It’s by far our largest selling Early Pea we have.

Our regular customers are now demanding it in prefer- ence to all other old standard sorts.

Duke’s Delight easily outclasses these old popular kinds in productiveness, size and fullness of pods, color, sweetness and flavor. The sturdy, stocky, healthy vines grow about 12 to 14 inches high. Every grower praises it. Read reports below; we receive many like them.

Large pkt. 15c; '/2 lb. 25c; lb. 45c; 10 lbs. $4.00; 20 lbs. $7.00 Every Grower Praises Duke’s Delight. Bead the Following Grandview, Wash., June 15, 1924. Routledge Seed & Floral Co.

We have been using from our first planting of Duke's De- light Peas for a week. They are the BEST EVER. We have been giving some to the neighbors and they say they are the BEST PEAS THEY EVER ATE, and 1 am more than pleased with them.

Thanks for all favors. Very truly yours,

MRS. S. G. LONG.

Genesee, Ida., Sept. 22, 1924.

Routledge Seed & Floral Co.

Gentlemen : We purchased most of our garden seeds from you last Spring. Were well pleased with all and wish to mention especially “Duke’s Delight’’ and “ Routledge Prize’’’ Peas. Routledge Giant Pole Beans were far superior to any- thing Eve found heretofore in pole beans or any snap bean and I’ve tried many kinds. Routledge Early Prize Pole Limas are the first limas we have found that would mature here. All did fine in spite of a most unfavorable growing season and I will know where to go for the best of seeds again.

Yours very ti'uly,

MRS. ARTHUR E. HALL.

Very valuable variety, especially suited to small home gardens. It matures very early and produces large crops. Vines 15 and 18 inches high. The pods are dark-green, me- dium size, and are closely filled with peas of extra fine flavor.

Large pkt. 10c; '/2 lb. 20c; lb. 40c; 10 lbs. $3.50

MARKET GARDENERS get special prices. Write stating kind and amount wanted.

The Dalles, Ore., Feb. 21, 1924. Routledge Seed & Floral Co.

Gentlemen: Your Duke’s Delight Peas were fine, also the R. R.’s Wonderful Lettuce.

Yours truly,

MRS. HENRY SEXTON.

Duke’s Delight

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Highest Quality Garden Peas — Continued

Market Gardeners who buy Peas in quantity amount wanted.

Laxtonia

Unsurpassed among the “first early” large podded peas, of superb quality. The dwarf, sturdy vines average 15 inches in height and carry really enormous crops of large, dark- green pods that average 4 inches long and are tightly packed with large, deep green peas of most delicious flavor and quality.

Large pkt. 10c; '/2 lb. 20c; lb. 40c; 10 lbs. $3.50

should write us for prices, stating variety and

R. R.’s Prosperity

The Earliest Large Podded, Sweet Garden Pea to date. It is hardy, can be planted very early. Is vigorous and robust grower; height 3% to 4 feet; only a few days later than the earliest dwarf sorts.

The pods are very large, and are invariably well filled with from 8 to 10 sweet, large, ten- der peas of delicious flavor and quality.

The peas remain tender and sweet for some time after they are large enough to use. Its heavy yield and excellent quality makes it a most profitable market variety.

All Pea Prices Postpaid unless otherwise stated. Read top paragraph inside front cover.

R. R.’s Prosperity

Inoculate this Seed with

Mulford Culture

Large pkt. 15c; >/2 lb. 20c; lb. 40c; 10 lbs. $3.50

DWARF TELEPHONE— DAISY

A splendid mid-season variety, growing only about 18 inches in height; vines very stout and bear a good crop of large, well- filled, bright-green pods. The pods average 5 inches in length, containing 7 to 9 large peas which are tender and sweet. A popular sort.

Large pkt. 15c; '/2 lb. 20c; lb. 40c; 10 lbs. $3.50

La Pine, Ore., April 6, 1924.

Routledge Seed & Floral Co.

Gentlemen: I am sending you a small order for Garden Seed. Last year we bought our Seed of you and had wonderful success with some things. This is a climate where we ex- pect frost any month in the year. Duke's De- light Peas grew fine and produced an abund- ance of well filled pods.

r

MRS. G. C. SNODGRASS.

ROUTLEDGE PRIZE PEAS

Routledge Seed & Floral Co.

Gentlemen: 1 planted Routledge Prize Peas last year and found them the best I have ever raised in fifteen years.

Yours truly,

J. M. BUCKLEY.

ROUTLEDGE PRIZE PEAS, NEXT PAGE.

GRADUS

Extra early. This popular large -podded, wrinkled pea of finest quality matures pods only two or three days later than the small- podded extra earlies. Vines four feet high. It produces uniformly large, long pods, nearly round, and well filled with very large, hand- some peas of the finest flavor.

Large pkt. 10c; y2 lb. 20c; lb. 35c; 10 lbs. $3.25

EDIBLE PODDED OR SUGAR PEAS

A great favorite with many. In the Edible- Podded or Sugar Peas the pods are gathered, broken and cooked like spring-beans when the peas start to develop in the pod or have reached about half their full size.

DWARF SUGAR.— Grows about 2 feet in height, producing a heavy crop of small, flat pods about 3 inches in length.

Large pkt. 15c; y2 lb. 25c; lb. 40c; 10 lbs. $3.50

MAMMOTH MELTING SUGAR.— Grows 4 feet tall, producing very large, broad, flat- tened pods.

Large pkt. 15c; y> lb. 25c; lb. 40c; 10 lbs. $3.50

NOTE.— NEW 1924 CROP OF PEAS WAS VERY SHORT AND PRICES ARE ADVANC- ING—BUY EARLY. WE HAVE MADE OUR PRICES VERY LOW, QUALITY CONSIDERED.

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PEAS— CONTINUED-LARGE PODDED, LATE OR MAIN CROP

MARKET GARDENERS WHO BUY IN BAG LOTS SHOULD WRITE FOR SPECIAL PRICES, STATING KINDS AND AMOUNTS WANTED

Clatskanie, Ore.

Routledge Seed & Floral Co.

Gentlemen: I do not believe Routledge Prize Peas can be beaten. Have used them for sev- eral years.

Yours very truly,

MRS. NELLIE S. BOTTERON.

Worth

While”

TELEPHONE

One of the most popular sort for main crop. Vines attain a height of 4% feet, bearing pro- fusely the extra long, handsome large pods full of large, tender, sweet peas of superb flavor. We offer a very carefully rogued, select strain of unusual merit.

Large pkt. 10c; «/2 lb. 20c; lb. 35c; 10 lbs. $3.00; 25 lbs. 22c, post- paid.

ALDERMAN

Excellent market variety. The large, dark-green pods, filled with big, sweet flavored peas, bring fancy prices and sell rapidly. Vines tall and vigorous; main or late crop variety.

Large pkt. 10c; '/2 lb. 20c; lb. 40c; 10 lbs. $3.25.

IMPROVED

STRATEGEM

A ■ very productive, vigorous, semi -dwarf variety with large, dark-green pods, always well filled. In quality it is unsur- passed. Vines very stocky and need little or no support.

Large pkt. 10c; /z lb. 20c; lb. 40c; 10 lbs. $3.50.

Routledge Prize

A new, sweet, wrinkled mam- moth podded Pea of extra value. (Read reports.)

This new strain from New Zea- land will be found true to name. A strong, sturdy, healthy grower. Vines and pods are a rich green. A bushel of Routledge Prize pods will shell out nearly twice as many peas as a bushel of most kinds. The vines are enormously productive, being completely cov- ered with immense long pods, well filled with from 8 to 11 large peas of the richest flavor. This variety grows 4 to 5 feet high and as an abundant cropper is su- perior to all other tall sorts.

Nothing in the line of peas ex- cels the Routledge Prize in rich- ness, sweetness and flavor. We are sure our customers will agree with us after testing this new pea. (See cut.)

Large pkt. 15c; >/2 lb. 20c; lb. 40c; 10 lbs. $3.50.

Route 1.

Hood River, Ore., April 12, 1924.

Klamath Falls, Ore., April 12, 1924. Routledge Seed & Floral Co.

Gentlemen : Three years ago I ordered some Routledge Prize Peas from you and they were the best / have ever been' able to get. I am writing this to get your prices as I want to order.

Very truly yours,

MRS. J. W. DOLAN,

Routledge Seed & Floral Co.

Gentlemen : Have raised the Routledge Prize Peas before and know they can not be beat. The last time 1 raised them 1 picked a wash tub full off of two rows, probably 300 feet in both rows together. This was late in the fall after we had used from the vines all summer.

Respectfully ,

MRS. J. F. PEELER.

Remember, a little extra cost at planting time will bring “dollars” or greater satisfaction at harvest time. All pea prices are postpaid. Write for quantity price.

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PARSLEY

CHAMPION MOSS CURLED. — An English strain, with beau- tiful moss-curled foliage; vigorous grower.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 4 oz. 35c; lb. $1.00

ARLINGTON EXTRA CURLED. — Very choice strain, having the greatest possible curl to the leaves and the darkest green color; a very vigorous grower; will stand heat and drought better than any other.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 35c; lb. $1.00

Moss Curled

Hollow Crown Parsnips

PEPPER

Plant seed early in the spring; cultivate same as for tomatoes. Plants in season. See Vegetable Plant List, page 37.

Chinese G-iant

The largest, best and most profitable of all the bull-nozed varieties, thick-meated; very sweet and mild. Brilliant, glossy scarlet when ripe. Excellent for stuffing.

Pkt. 10c; Yz oz. 35c; oz. 65c

Ruby King

A strong, healthy, hardy grower; very pro- ductive; fruit extra large, thick and well formed. They ripen ruby scarlet. The flesh is extremely thick, sweet and mild.

Pkt. 10c; Yz oz. 35c; oz. 60c

Anaheim Chili

New imported type, desirable above all oth- ers for culinary use because of its agreeable pungency for canning. Fruit scarlet, round and pointed, 6 to 7 inches long,, 1 to 2 inches thick. Pkt. 10c; Yz oz. 35c; oz. 60c; 4 oz. $2.00

Pimento

This is a sweet pepper, one you will enjoy eating in salad, either fresh or canned. Fruit medium in size, very thick flesh and wonder- ful mild flavor. We offfer a very select strain.

Pkt. 10c; Yz oz. 30c; oz. 55c

BULL NOSE. — A small, pointed, bright red variety. The pods are very pungent and hot; very productive. Pkt. 10c; Yz oz. 45c; oz. 75c

RED CHILI. — A small, pointed, bright red variety. The pods are very pungent and hot; very productive. Pkt. 10c; Yz oz. 45c; oz. 75c

CAYENNE. — Medium long, narrow, pointed, red pods; very hot and strong; popular vari- ety. Pkt. 10c; Yz oz. 45c; oz. 75c

HAMBURG TURNIP ROOTED.— The root is

the edible portion of this variety and resem- bles a small parsnip in color and shape. Used extensively for flavoring soup, stews, etc. Foliage same as plain parsley.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 45c

PARSNIP

While highly appreciated for the table, the great value of the parsnip for stock feeding is but little known. The roots are very rich in saccharine food, adding to the richness of the milk when freshly dug and fed to cows.

Culture. — Sow as early in the spring as the weather will admit in drills 18 inches apart and ^-inch deep, in a rich, deep soil; thin out 3 to 6 inches apart in the rows. The quality of the roots is improved by leaving them in the ground over winter for spring use.

GUERNSEY

The roots are medium long, with a broad shoulder, gradually tapering downward. The white skin is smooth and attractive. Guern- sey is considered the best and most produc- tive of the long parsnips. The fine-grained, tender, and sweet flesh makes it essentially a table variety, but it is also grown for stock- feeding on account of the immense yield.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 40c; lb. $1.50, postpaid

HOLLOW CROWN

Well known popular variety, with long, tap- ering roots, very smooth and of the finest quality. Derives its name from a depression at top of crown or root; very fine table sort.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 4 oz. 35c; lb. $1.00

EARLY SHORT ROUND

This is the earliest of all parsnips, and for this reason widely grown in the home garden.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; Y* lb. 50c;

Chinese Giant Pepper

DO YOU SEND EAST for your Seeds? It’s bad policy. Spend your money on this Coast. Here’s where you sell your products. Our seeds are highest quality and priced right.

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PEANUTS

As we have had many calls for peanuts for planting and know that they do fairly well in the Northwest, we offer two good kinds.

Culture. — Remove the shell carefully so as not to break the skin and plant 10 inches apart in rows; cover 2 inches. Warm, sandy, rich loam soil is best. When grown, pull up and dry in the sun.

IVERSON’S IMPROVED. — Early, large and productive, yielding few imperfect pods and less “pops” than any other sort.

Large pkt. 10c; 4 oz. 25c; lb. 60c EARLY SPANISH. — Although small, this variety is especially adapted to the North. Yields heavily; pods solid and unusually well filled. Sweeter and more delicious than the larger varieties.

Large pkt. 10c; 4 oz. 25c; lb. 60c

PUMPKIN

DOUBLE THE YIELD AND SIZE OF YOUR PUMPKINS by using a handful of “WONDER" Fertilizer to each hill and be sure you mix It well with top soil. (See page 38.)

Peanuts

Winter Luxury

An enormously productive variety of medium size and superior keeping quali- ties. Of rounding shape, somewhat flat- tened; golden orange color with heavy netting. Rich, thick, golden flesh; sweet and tender. The best pumpkin for pies.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 4 oz. 35c; lb. $1.00

SMALL SUGAR

The New England pie pumpkin. Small, bright orange color. Flesh deep yellow, fine quality. Matures early.

Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 4 oz. 25c; lb. 75c

KING OF MAMMOTHS

The largest of all; grow this variety to win the prizes at the fair.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 50c; lb. $1.50

Connecticut Field

Popular for field culture and excellent for stock.

Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 4 oz. 25c; lb. 75c

Large Sweet Cheese

A very large variety; fruit flattened, yellow when ripe. Flesh yellow, very thick and tender; very nutritious and of excellent quality: a most productive and heavy yielding variety.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 4 oz. 30c; lb. $1.00

Winter Luxury Pumpkin

RHUBARB or PIE PLANT

VICTORIA, OR MAMMOTH. — Very large; excellent variety.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 50c;

RHUBARB ROOTS. — From October to June. Customers will save much valuable time

ordering roots instead of seed. For prices, etc., see page 113.

WINTER RADISHES

The merits of Winter Radishes are little appreciated. These grow to large size and keep well for winter and spring use. Sow seed in July and August. Early planting is not advisable.

NERIMA — Japanese Long White

A late fall and winter radish. It grows from 12 to 30 inches long and about 2 inches in diameter. Skin white and smooth, flesh firm, crisp, tender and mild.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 60c; lb. $2.00

LONG BLACK SPAN ISH.— Very popular; latest, as well as the hardiest. Roots of me- dium size, oblong, black.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 4 oz. 30c; lb. $1.00

ROUND BLACK SPA N I S H .—Three or four inches in diameter; flesh white; good keeper.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 4 oz. 30c; lb. $1.00

CALIFORNIA MAMMOTH WHITE.— Also called Chinese White Winter or Celestial. A long, thick, stump-rooted variety. Pure white. The flesh is tender and crisp, keeping well through the winter.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 35c; lb. $1.00

CHINA ROSE. — Bright rose color, flesh firm and piquant, largest at the bottom. One of the best. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 50c; lb. $1.50

DON’T GROW WORM-EATEN RADISHES. Use “Carco”— New Discovery. See page 120.

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"Highest

Quality"

RADISH — Continued

"Highest

Quality"

REMEMBER. — For a continuous supply of crisp, tender Radishes, sow seed every week, as they remain in “prime” condition only a few days after attaining full size. Use “C-M.," page 38.

R. R.’S SCARLET GEM

The finest early strain of the round, bright-red radishes. Skin bright scarlet, flesh pure white, crisp, tender and of delicious quality.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 4 oz. 30c; lb. $1.00

SCARLET TURNIP, WHITE TIPPED

A beautiful variety; deep scarlet, with white tip. Very early, crisp and delicious. Very popular as a market sort. (No. 5.)

Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 4 oz. 30c; lb. $1.00

SPARKLER. — A French grown variety similar to the above but the whole lower half is pure white, upper half bright scarlet. Some market gardeners seem to prefer it. Crisp and tender, little larger.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 4 oz. 30c; lb. $1.00

EARLY SCARLET TURNIP. — Small top; of quick growth; mild and crisp. Very popular. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 4 oz. 30c; lb. $1.00

FRENCH BREAKFAST. — Very popular; crisp, tender and mild; grows about 2 inches long, stump rooted, tipped white. (See cut No. 7.) A very desirable variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 4 oz. 35c; lb. $1.00

SCARLET GIANT ("Crimson Giant"). — The largest early scarlet, globe-shaped radish. Flesh sparkling white, solid, crisp, juicy and mild. (See cut No. 6.) Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 4 oz. 35c; lb. $1.00

WHITE ICICLE

It is not only crisp and tender when young, but retains these qualities until the roots at- tain large size. It is ready for use almost as quickly as the early turniip- shaped sorts. (See cut No. 3.)

Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 40c; lb. $1.25

LONG BRIGHT SCARLET, WHITE TIPPED. — The brightest and handsomest long scarlet radish. Of excellent quality. (See cut No. 1.) Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4 oz. 35c; lb. 75c

EARLY SNOWBALL (Model White Box).—

Early, clear white, solid, juicy, crisp, tender and unsurpassed in flavor. (See cut No. 4.)

Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4 oz. 25c; lb. 75c

LONG SCARLET. — Grows perfectly straight and smooth, 6 to 7 inches in length; skin scar- let, very thin; the flesh crisp, brittle and of delightful flavor. (See cut No. 2.)

Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4 oz. 30c; lb. $1.00

DON’T GROW WORMY RADISHES. There is no use of it, since we offer “Carco” Vegetable Spray. It will keep the maggots away from the roots and is very inexpensive to use. See page 121.

SUNFLOWER

MAMMOTH RUSSIAN. — The best variety to grow for the seed, which is used as a food for poultry and parrots. It also makes a good hog feed. Sunflower seeds are rich in oil and protein. Planted in or around the poultry runs they make a good shade during the hot summer days and at the same time produce a valuable feed.

Recently sunflowers have been grown extensively for silage feeding purposes. Yields an enormous amount of feed, said to be equal to corn; not affected so much by frost, and grown well even where corn makes a poor crop. Cultivation same as corn. For silage sow 12 to 20 lbs. per acre; for seed purposes, give more space to mature heads, 5 lbs. per acre. Heavy, recleaned seed, high germination.

Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4 oz. 20c; lb. 40c; 10 lbs. $3.00, postpaid. Write for quantity price

EVER USE A LANTERN? If you do, investigate DAD’S ELECTRIC — always ready — no danger from fire; makes “night time a light time.’’ Write for pamphlet.

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No. 1, Golden Custard; No. 2, Mam. White Bush Scallop; No. 3, Golden Summer Crookneck

SQUASH

SQUASH

Delicata Squash

Often produces 15 to 20 fruits to a vine; very fine flavor and quality.

Ready almost as soon as the early summer sorts, and remains in perfect con- dition a long time. Fruit about 9 inches long (see cut). Color when ripe yel- low, striped and marbled with dark olive -green.

Flesh thick, of fine tex- ture, excellent quality, pale yellow; turns out dry, mealy and sweet either baked or boiled. Excellent for pies.

Lb. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 45c; lb. $1.50.

Golden Summer Crookneck

Large size, early and very prolific. Our strain is of the true crookneck type, heavily warted and of rich golden color. Excellent quality. A very popular summer bush squash for home and market.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 45c; lb. $1.25

Golden Custard Bush Squash

A very large golden yellow, scallop variety. Often 1 foot in diameter, wonderfully produc- tive and of extra quality.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 45c; lb. $1.25

Mammoth White Bush Scallop

l^-rge, earIy- clear, creamy while, rhe stock we offer is exceptionally true to type. Very popular, excellent quality fried or stewed.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 4 oz. 40c; lb. $1.25

English Vegetable Marrow

Creamy white. A favorite English variety; to 15 inches long. Flesh tender, marrowy and delicious. Use before it gets old.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 45c; lb. $1.25

Banana Squash (See cut)

Grows 1*6 to 3 feet in length. The skin varies from a yellow to a dark olive-green outside. Flesh firm, very thick, finest qual- ity and rich orange. When quite young it is excellent to cook as a marrow. Ready early in the fall and will keep until late spring. In demand and a very popular variety.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 50c; lb. $1.50

Improved Boston Marrow

popular variety for canning; large oval fruit; skin bright reddish-orange, with light cream netting; flesh rich orange, fine grained and of excellent quality. We offer a highly improved and selected strain of seed.

Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; oz. 35c; lb. $1.00

Mammoth Chili

oK-wft iu an enormous size, often weighing over 200 pounds, while its rich, fine flavored flesh insures its value for all purposes. Its size makes it valuable for stock feeding.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 50c; lb. $1.50

THE

GARDEN

GUIDE

and other up-to- date and valuable books on garden- ing listed on page

Banana — Fall and Winter Squash

MAKE LIQUID MANURE FROM “C-M” (PG. 39), AND GIVE EACH HILL A QUART OR TWO DAILY. THE RESULTS WILL SURELY SURPRISE YOU.

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Squash — Continued

DOUBLE the yield of your squash by using a cupful of “WONDER" Fertilizer to each hill. (See page 38.) You know the richer your ground, the larger the yield, and Wonder Fer- tilizer certainly contains more plant food than any other brand.

True Hubbard

One of the best of the winter squashes. Vines vigorous and very productive. Fruit large, heavy, moder- ately warted with very hard shell. Skin uniformly dark bronze-green. Flesh bright orange - yel- low, fine grained, thick, dry and richly flavored. Can be kept 4n good condition un- til spring. Our seed is carefully selected and is much superior to most offered.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 45c; lb. $1.50.

Golden Hubbard

The same size, shape and quality as the well-known Hubbard Squash, except that it Is a bright red or golden color and somewhat earlier. It is also a long keeper; considered by expert judges to be one of the very best fall and winter sorts yet introduced. Ma- tures before the frosts; is vigorous and won- derfully productive. In flavor it has no equal.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 40c; lb. $1.25

SALSIFY OR VEGETABLE OYSTER

One of the most desirable winter vegetables. The roots when cooked are very palatable and nutritious and are served in a variety of ways. The flavor is similar to oysters. Salsify succeeds best in a light, well enriched soil, which should be stirred to a good depth. Coarse and fresh manure should be avoided, as it will surely cause the roots to grow uneven and ill- shaped. Sow early and quite deep, giving the general culture recommended for parsnip. The roots are perfectly hardy and may remain out all winter. Frost does not injure the roots; may be stored in a pit or in a very cool cellar.

MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND. — This variety is large and strong, growing with long, smooth, white, tapering roots, and is less liable to branch than the other sorts. It is invaluable for market gardeners' use. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 60c; lb. $1.75

SPINACH

Plant in the richest soil you have very early in the spring or not until fall for winter use, as it does not do well in hot weather.

IMPROVED THICK-LEAVED. — A variety which grows very rapidly, forming a cluster of large, very thick, slightly wrinkled leaves of fine color and quality when cooked. Very popular variety. For spring or early fall.

Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4 oz. 25c; lb. 60c

VICTORIA. — A good long-standing all-season sort with large, thick, dark-green leaves. A favorite gardeners’ variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4 oz. 25c; lb. 60c

NEW ZEALAND. — Unlike other spinach, it thrives during hot weather. The tender shoots are of good quality and may be cut throughout the summer. The plant becomes quite large and spreading. The leaves are comparatively small, broad and pointed. Germination of the seed can be hastened by soaking in warm water twenty -four hours. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 30c; lb. 85c

LONG STANDING. — Of excellent quality; slow going to seed. Remains in good condition longer than most. Dark rich green. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4 oz. 20c; lb. 60c

BLOOMSDALE SAVOY LEAVED — Of upright growth; leaves broad and pointed dark green, fine quality. A hardy, rapid grower. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4 oz. 20c; lb. 60c

PRICKLY WINTER. — Very desirable; very hardy; bears large, thick, broad pointed leaves. A fine winter variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4 oz. 20c; lb. 60c

Special — 10 lbs. any kind Spinach 10c less per lb.; 25 lbs. 15c less per lb.

Delicious

Skin green or blue-black. Medium size. The shell is not very thick, but is hard and strong; small seed cavity; the flesh is very thick, of a bright yellow color, fine-grained and of splen- did quality. For table use, either as a fall or winter squash, it cannot be excelled.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 50c; lb. $1.50

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Tomato Plants In any quantity

TOMATO

See Vegetable Plants, page 37

IT WILL PAY TO USE BUG DEATH on

Tomatoes.

See pg. 120.

Spark’s Earliana

Remarkable for its earliness, large size, uni- form shape, attractive red color, and produc- tiveness. The fruit is solid and the quality is all that could be desired. The leading early market variety. We offer a carefully selected strain of superior merit.

Pkt. 10c; '/2 oz. 25c; oz. 40c; 4 oz. $1.25; lb. $4.00

New Burbank

A wonderful new variety, claimed to be the earliest, smoothest, solidest, most productive, bright scarlet tomato, with a skin that will “peel” easily. Highly praised by those who have tried it.

Pkt. 10c; Yz oz. 35c; oz. 60c; 4 oz. $2.00

Comet

The Best Tomato for Greenhouse Forcing. —

A recent variety, matchless in form and color. Beautiful, smooth, round fruit in great abund- ance. Color a rich scarlet red. Sets very freely in bunches. Equally good for outdoor culture as for forcing.

Pkt. 10c; Yz oz. 25c; oz. 40c; 4 oz. $1.25 DWARF CHAMPION . — Forms a strong, com- pact, upright, bushy plant 2 feet high; often sold as Tree Tomato. Fruit smooth, medium sized, solid and of good flavor.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 4 oz. $1.25 YELLOW OR RED PEAR.— Used for pre- serves. Fruit small, distinctly pear shaped. Sweet and free of acid. Pkt. 10c; oz. 75c

Routledge Special

If you want the “Best” extra early bright scarlet tomato, plant our new “Routledge Special.” Our seed is grown under contract by the best tomato expert on this Coast. Compared with the best strains of other early varieties it grows a more vigorous, healthier vine, and produces more ripe fruit extremely early and throughout the entire season. Fruit medium size, almost round. Very smooth and free of cracks, a beautiful, bright, scarlet, very solid and firm, but tender meated and of superior quality. What more could you want? Try it and report. Only “early orders” booked for plants in season, at 20% higher than stand- ard sorts.

Pkt. 15c; Yz oz. 40c; oz. 60c; 4 oz.

$2.00.

Chalk’s Early Jewel

Our most popular, large, smooth, fine flavored, extra early, bright red tomato. A heavy cropper, of large size; excellent fruit freely produced throughout the season. The plants are healthy and strong. Excellent market variety; very solid and deep through, being al- most round; ripening to the stem without cracks or green core. The flesh is thick, solid, of fine flavor, with few seeds.

Pkt. 10c; Yz oz. 25c; 1 oz. 40c; 4 oz. $1.25; lb. $4.25.

Early Oregon

Very hardy and succeeds every- where. Excellent in shape, size, smoothness, solidity and flavor, as well as being early and very pro- ductive. Color deep pink. Highly recommended for the home. Su- perior to most earlies if you don’t object to pink color in place of red. Pkt. 10c; Yz oz. 25c; 1 oz. 40c; 4 oz. $1.25.

Bonny Best

Highly prized by many Oregon growers.

Tomatoes large, smooth and of a rich scarlet red, the color that sells quickly. Fruit thick with a small core, a profitable tomato for any purpose. Slices exceptionally well. Flesh and flavor excellent. Nearly globe shaped, slightly flattened at stem.

Pkt. 10c; Z2 oz. 20c; oz. 35c; 4 oz. $1.25; lb. $4.25

Husk or Ground Cherry

Used for preserves and eating from the hand. The seed we offer is that of the true Yellow Ground Cherry, not the purple-fruited sort, which is scarcely edible.

Pkt. 10c; Yz oz. 30c; oz. 50c RED OR YELLOW CH ERRY.— Fruit small, about %-inch in diameter; perfectly round and smooth; fine for pickles and preserves.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 75c

TOBACCO

Culture practically same as cabbage. Havana or Connecticut Seed Leaf. — Both good, hardy varieties for general planting here.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 75c

Tomato Plants in any quantity. See Vegetable Plant list, page 37

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HIGHEST QUALITY TURNIPS PURE STRAINS

For spring use sow very early in rich, loose ground. They must make a quick growth to be tender and sweet. For fall and winter use sow in July, August or early September.

Extra Early

WHITE MILAN TURNIP

An excellent table turnip, and the earliest of all varieties; adapted for very early spring or fall planting. The tops are small; the bulbs of medium size, flattened, and ivory white in color. The flesh is fine-grained, tender, and of mild, sweet flavor. It remains in good con- dition for some time, but for tender, crisp roots all season, plant less at a time and every 10 or 14 days.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 50c; lb. $1.50

Extra Early Purple Top Milan

This variety is ready for table as early as White Milan; an equal to it in every way; flesh white, firm and delicate.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 40c; lb. $1.25

Orange Jelly, or Golden Ball

Delicate and sweet, yellow flesh, medium in size, firm, crisp and most excellent flavor; keeps well and is superior, as a table variety.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 4 oz. 35c; lb. 90c

Early White Flat Dutch

A leading white fleshed variety; either for the family, market garden or field crop; it is medium size and produces a large crop; the flesh is firm, but tender, and of a superior rich, buttery flavor; a good keeper.

Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 4 oz. 30c; lb. $1.00

Early Snowball

A superior table variety, meltingly tender, with snow-white flesh. Matures six weeks after sowing; medium size, smooth and per- fectly globular.

Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4 oz. 25c; lb. 75c

White Egg

Is perfectly smooth, of a pure clear white; a very choice kind for table use; of excellent flavor, sweet and mild; pulls clean from the ground; thin, snow-white skin. Egg shaped. Excellent market variety.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 4 oz. 30c; lb. 90c

Doe Bay, Wash.

Routledge Seed & Floral Co.

Gentlemen: We have used your seeds for

several years and as they have been a success and your catalog has followed us, here is an- other order and wishes for success to you and for us.

Yours very tr”1”

' JOHN REGAN.

Early Purple Top (Strap Leaved)

One of the best and universally grown; flesh firm, but very tender and sweet; of quick growth. As it attains large size it is profitable for stock, keeps well.

Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4 oz. 30c; lb. 90c

Purple Top White Globe

A very heavy cropping, globe-shaped variety, with white skin and sweet, tender flesh, ex- cellent flavor and much in favor with the market gardeners. Grows quite large.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 4 oz. 35c; lb. $1.00

Yellow Aberdeen

Round, medium size, light yellow; produces a large crop; is hardy and keeps well; flesh very firm, but tender and sweet; a great favorite with the dairymen for feeding cows.

Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 4 oz. 35c; lb. $1.00

Co whom (Long White)

Slightly crooked, pure white, except a little shade of green at the top; grows half out of the ground and is of very rapid growth. Has proved itself one of the best stock turnips ever introduced in Oregon.

Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 4 oz. 35c; lb. $1.00

Raise No More Wormy Turnips

USE

“CARCO”

For valuable and “up-to-date” books on hardening and Poultry, see pages 113-144.

A wonderful remedy for destroying maggots, grubs and worms which Infest Turnips and root crops.

A marked increase In vigor and growth fol- lowing its use. See page 121.

Extra Early White Milan Turnips

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RUTABAGA — SWEDES

For feeding- stock in fall and winter there is nothing superior to turnips and rutabagas, as they are much liked by all kinds of stock, and serve to keep them in good condition.

Improved American Purple Top

The leading and most popular variety, being very distinct in type, attaining a wonderfully large size; immense yielder; the flesh is very firm, cream yellow, fine grained, sweet and tender. Excellent both for table and stock feeding. Keep all winter.

Pkt. 5c: oz. 15c: 4 oz. 35c; lb. $1.00

White Sweet Russian

This variety is most excellent either for table or stock; it grows to a very large size; flesh white, solid, of a firm texture, sweet and rich, an excellent keeper.

Pkt. 5c: oz. 15c; 4 oz. 35c; lb. $1.00

HERB SEEDS

Pot, Sweet and Medicinal Those marked with a (*) are perennial. All the Flowering Herbs 10c per Packet, unless Otherwise Priced

Herbs in general delight in rich, mellow soil.

Oz.

Anise. — Seeds aromatic; used medicinally . 50c

•Balm. — For culinary purposes 50c

Basil. — Sweet; for flavoring soups 50c

Borage. — For flavoring; also bee pasture. 50c

Caraway. — For flavoring 25c

♦Catnip Mild nervine; pkt. 15c $1.00

Coriander. — Used for flavoring 25c

Dill. — Used medicinally and for pickles. . .25c ♦Fennel. — Flavor of Celery 25c

Oz.

♦Horehound. — Bitter; for tonic 50c

♦Hysop 50c

♦Lavender. — True, for fragrance 50c

♦Marjoram. — Sweet, for flavoring 50c

*Rosemary. — Aromatic oil, pkt. 15c $1.00

Summer Savory. — For flavoring 20c

♦Sage. — For tea flavoring and dressings. . .75c ♦Thyme (broad leaf). — For soup, pkt. 15c. .$1.00 ♦Wormwood. — Medicinal use 75c

VEGETABLE PLANTS

We grow large quantities of choice vegetable plants, and can supply all of the varieties listed below, in their proper season, in most any quantity. We can supply all vegetable plants in TWO GRADES — plants “PULLED” direct from the seed beds AND THOSE that have been TRANSPLANTED into shallow boxes. Transplanted plants are much stronger and better rooted, and are well worth the price, especially in the early part of the season. We can supply most any of the leading sorts. Tell us your choice of varieties, and we will send it or give you a good substitute. NO PLANTS SENT C. O. D. Write for prices on 5 to 10 thousand lots.

NOTE. — Dozen and 100 prices are postpaid; 25c less per hundred if called for. We will send 1,000 lots by express at your expense, unless you wish to send extra money to pay packing and postage.

CABBAGE, GARDEN KALE, COW KALE

Dozen 100 1,000 Early or late, transplanted. .$ .25. $1.25 $8.00 Pulled after May 15 .85 6.00

When ordering Kale be sure and state whether the Curly Garden or Cow Kale is wanted.

CAULIFLOWER AND BROCCOLI

PEPPER AND BRUSSEL SPROUTS

Dozen 100 1,000

Transplanted $ .30 $1.50 $10.00

Late kinds, transplanted... .30 1.25 8.50

Broccoli pulled after June 1 . .85 6.00

CELERY AND CELERIAC T. R.

Dozen 100 1,000

Leading kinds, transplanted . $ .30 $1.25 $8.50 Pulled after May 15..- 1.00 7.50

TOMATOES Dozen 100 1,000

Leading kinds, our selection,

transplanted $ .35 $1.50 $10.00

We do not sell “pulled” plants. They give poor satisfaction.

Pot Grown Tomato Plants. — These large plants give the most profitable results. Can- not be mailed. Prices: 3-in. pots, 15c each; $1.50 doz.; 4-in. pots, 20c each; $2.00 doz.; must go by express, charges collect.

SWEET POTATO PLANTS

Dozen 100 1,000 Sweet Potato Plants $ .50 $2.00 $15.00

Send your orders in early, we’ll fill in proper season, from May to July 10. Oregon grown, best varieties.

Chives. (Schnittlauch.) — Per bunch, post- paid, 25c.

NOTE.— Pot grown tomato plants should have all the dirt left on the roots and are not

mailable.

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Routledge Seed & Floral Co.’s 1925 Complete Annual Catalog

WONDER FERTILIZER

The best fertilizer for the city gardener; clean and odorless. Remember, it’s all fer- tilizer; a wonder in action, a giant in strength, and the small amount necessary to use makes it the cheapest and most efficient high-grade fertilizer on the market, and last, but not least, it is odorless.

In “WONDER" we have a meritorious and odorless concentrated fertilizer, put up in small packages, thereby making its distribu- tion a cheap and easy matter. Being a con- centrated fertilizer, only a very small amount is required to produce the largest yield — a spoonful to a plant, a handful to a hill of potatoes, etc.

Remember, a 25-lb. bag of “WONDER" is equal, in plant food, to 100 lbs. of most any other commercial fertilizer on the market. Rich in potash.

FOR VEGETABLE AND FLOWER BEDS, LAWNS, FRUIT AND BERRY BUSHES, SHRUBS AND ROSES, FERNS, PALMS AND HOUSE PLANTS. DESCRIPTIVE LEAFLET ON REQUEST.

The “WONDER" fertilizer is sold only in 25 -lb. white, clean, canvas bags, 2 -lb. odorless cartons and 125-lb. sacks.

PRICES: 2-lb. cans (not postpaid), 30c

(P. P. wgt. 2/2 lbs.); 25-lb. drill bag, $2.35; 3 bags, $6.75; large 125-lb. sack, $10.00. Full directions with each lot.

BY MAIL. — If wanted by parcel post, add postage. “Wonder” is odorless and 25-lb. bags will go by mail cheaper than express or freight in most cases.

NOTE.— Three sacks “C-M" and 1 25-lb. sack "Wonder" mixed together will make a very rich combination fertilizer, that will prove highly satisfactory for ali uses, as it would be very rich in plant food and supply the necessary humus for heavy soils.

Underwood, Wash., March 23, 1924. Routledge Seed & Floral Co.

Gentlemen: My brother used Wonder Fer-

tilizer and the Mulford’s Culture last year and he had not only the best garden in Southern Oregon but it was two weeks earlier, yet he is 500 feet higher elevation than Grants Pass. He says it more than doubled the crop.

CLIFF. SANDERSON.

NITRATE OF SODA

It is very quick in action, stimulating rapid growth. Being quickly soluble, it should not be applied until spring, on garden truck after the plants are above ground. Be care- ful or it will burn tender foliage.

COW MANURE j

Kiln-Dried Pulverized

For short we call it “C-M’r

This product is one of the best and most satisfactory fertilizers on the market. Since we introduced it five years ago, thousands of our customers use nothing else.

It is cheaper, cleaner and better than the fresh stable manure. It supplies all the humus and fertilizing va.ue of the old form without the disagreeable odor, coarse straw, chaff and live weed seeds. In fact, you get everything in an ideal form.

FOR ROSE OR FLOWER BEDS, BULBS. PLANTS AND SHRUBS, VEGETABLES. SEED BEDS, PORCH BOXES OR POTTING SOIL. USED IN LARGE QUANTITIES BY OUR BEST LAWN MAKERS AND BERRY GROWERS.

“C-M" is cheaper and more convenient.

The old form cow manure costs about $3.50 a load delivered and about $3.00 or more to get it placed and spaded under. Three sacks- of our Dry-Kiln C-M, which is practically odorless and can be spread around by anyone at leasure, will cost less and give better results.

Descriptive pamphlet on request. Full di- rections with each sack.

Prices: 2 lbs. 15c; 5 lbs. 25c; 10 lbs. 40c; 30 lbs. $1.00; large sack (2 bu., 70 lbs.) $1.75; 3 sacks $5.00; 5 sacks $7.50; 10 sacks $14.00* Write for quantity prices.

Wilbur, Wash., May 9, 1924. Routledge Seed & Floral Co.

Gentlemen : Please send me 8 lbs. kiln dried C. M. 1 tried it last summer with Asters and had such great success that I think I shall al- ways use it.

MRS. MAY YOUNT.

GROUND LIME ROCK

Lime is an indirect soil improver and a very valuable conditioner, and releas.es the plant foods. Its application on heavy or clay soil will open it up, make it lighter and more work- able. Few people realize its value. Most Western Oregon soils need lime. Use % to 1 ton per acre. For heavy clay soil in the garden, double the amount.

Prices: 100-Ib. sacks, $1.00; 500 lbs. $4.50; write for ton prices.

GARDEN LIME

(Fertilizer Lime.) — This is put through a process that makes it finer and lighter than above. Quicker in action, richer in calcium, and well worth the higher price. Excellent for moss in lawns and general garden and farm lands.

Prices: 5 lbs. 20c; 10 lbs. 25c; 50 lbs. $1.00; 100 lbs. $1.50; 500 lbs. $7.00. Write for ton price.

Write for quantity price

Prices: Lb. 15c; 5 lbs. 50c; 25 lbs. $1.50;

100 lbs. $4.50; write for quantity price.

Fertilizer prices on this page subject to market changes.

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'R«u,1^gtsS5«lG

Highest Quality “H. Q.” Sheep Fertilizer

Put up in printed, new, 2 bu. bags, perfectly dry. Bag weight when filled 66 lbs. Carload buyers should write for special price.

PORTLAND PRICES DELIVERED

1 Sack (2 bu.) $ 1.50

3 Sacks . 4.20

5 Sacks 6.50

10 Sacks 12.00

15 Sacks (half ton) 16.50

30 Sacks (ton) 30.00

(Call and Save $2.00 Ton)

“H. Q.” SHEEP FERTILIZER is prepared from an unusual quality of genuine sheep manure, taken from covered feeding sheds — not from open corrals. It has never been ex- posed to the weather, and is free from all sand and dirt. The manure is thoroughly dried and all the water content removed. Then it is uniformly ground or pulverized. Light in weight but heavy in plant food.

For building up the soil or as an all-purpose plant food “H. Q.” BRAND (PURE PUL- VERIZED SHEEP MANURE), gives wonder- ful results. It is a natural organic plant food

Use “H. Q.” BRAND and have a beautiful lawn, lovely flowers, handsome shrubs and a profitable garden and orchard.

that produces immediate results in surer ger- mination and stronger root growth. It stays “on the job” and assures a quick, healthy growth and a profitable crop.

“H. Q.” Brand is the HIGHEST QUALITY Sheep Manure on the market. A pure high- grade product worth much more than most stocks sold. The chemical analysis on every bag tag proves it. Most ground sheep manure is sacked so wet that it will “heat” and rot the sack in a short time. “H. Q.” Brand is prop- erly cured and will stay in the sacks for six months or more.

Stim

U

Plant

An All-the-Year Fertilizer for Garden and House Plants

Carton of “Tablets”

Growers of fine flowers, shrubs and vegeta- bles for the best markets and for exhibition fertilize and stimulate them frequently, a little at a time. An excellent fertilizer for this purpose is Stim-U-planT, an odorless, highly concentrated plant food, in tablet form, with guaranteed chemical analysis of 11 per cent nitrogen, 12 per cent phosphoric acid, 15 per cent potash. The proportions are accu- rate, there is no wasted filler, and in this form you apply plant -food exactly when and where and as needed.

Make Your Garden a Wonder Garden

These tablets increase production, heighten color and improve quality immediately. Many professional and amateur growers use them extensively all the year round — from early spring until late fall outdoors, during the win- ter for pot plants, hothouse benches, etc.

Easy to Use

Simply insert tablets in soil near plants, or dissolve in water at the rate of four tablets to the gallon and apply as liquid manure. Com- plete directions with every package.

Order Stim-U-planT tablets with your seed and plant order. Price, postpaid, trial size, 15c; small size, 25c; 100 tablets, 75c; 1,000 tab- lets, $3.50.

SHEEP GUANO

If you want the ordinary grade of sheep guano, generally sold, we offer it at $25.00 per ton; 5 to 10 tons at $22.50.

BONE MEAL FERTILIZER

This is finely ground and of best quality. Used for lawns, roses, shrubs and trees. Not very quick in action and should be applied in the fall or very early spring. Us© 1,000 to 2,000 lbs. per acre.

Prices: 5 lbs. 30c; 10 lbs. 50c; 100 lbs. $3.00; ton, write.

SUPERPHOSPHATE

This is what is known as acid phosphate, being phosphate rock that has been treated or processed, to make the phosphoric acid available. Has become very popular among grain and fr*uit growers. Use at the rate of 300 lbs. and up per acre.

Prices: 100-lb. sks. $2.35; 5 to 10 sk. lots at $2.00. Ton price, write.

LAND PLASTER

(Gypsum.) — An indirect fertilizer as it re- leases plant food and changes soil conditions. Used largely on grass and clover crops.

Prices: 10 lbs. 25c; 50 lbs. 75c: 100 lbs.

100 lbs. $4.25; write for quantity price.

MURIATE OF POTASH

This fertilizer is especially valuable to fruit trees and berries.

Prices: 100 lbs. $3.25; 500 lbs. up at $3.00; ton prices on application.

TANKAGE

Ground meat scraps and bone, dessicated in a vacuum, is very rich in phosphoric acid and nitrogen.

Price: Per sack, $3.00; ton, $50.00.

Fertilizer Prices subject to market changes. Write for quantity prices when ready to buy.

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A SEED AND SOIL INOCULANT

That Increases Crop Production and Greatly Improves the Soil

The cost is trivial when compared with the profit it will bring you. LEGUMES ARE CLOVERS, PEAS AND BEANS, ALFALFA, SOY BEANS, VETCHES, AND OTHER PLANTS THAT GROW THEIR SEEDS IN A POD. Their roots are the home of bacteria that draw fertility-building nitrogen from the air and store it in swellings on the roots, called nodules. These nodules not only feed nitrogen to the crop they are on, but rot away in the ground and supply valuable nitrogen to the soil for future crops of grain, vegetables or fruit.

Humogerm is Economical and Easy to Use

Humogerm carries the nitrifying bacteria in a porous humus medium which acts as a natural home for them — keeps them fresh, active and vigorous. The ventilated cans are friction top and open easily without cutting.

Place seed in pile, moisten slightly with water and a little sugar, pour on HUMOGERM, and plant in usual way. This gives thorough inoculation, and is cheaper, safer and better than the discredited, laborious soil transfer method.

DESCRIPTIVE LEAFLET ON REQUEST

How to Order

Specify crop and number of bushels you wish to inoculate. The can unit designations are on the bushel basis; for instance, Roots rtke this mean bigger the 1 bu. size contains sufficient culture to thoroughly inoculate yields — better soil 1 bu. of legume seed, any variety. (See Legume list above.)

RR*CES: Garden Size for Peas, Beans and Sweet Peas, 25c; % bu., 35c; % bu. 60c; 1 bu.,

fl.OO. ADD POSTAGE — 5c extra on 25c, 35c pkgs., and 10c on 60c and $1.00 size.

When more than one bushel of seed is planted to the acre, the 1 bu. size contains sufficient Inoculation for the amount of seed planted on one acre.

We Recommend and Offer You

It pays to inoculate the seed of all Legumes, Alfalfa, Clovers, Garden and Field Beans, Peas, Etc.

Mulford Cultures contain pure, tested strains of active, vigorous nitrogen -fixing bacteria, for inoculating seeds of legumes or soil.

Mulford Cultures are scientifically prepared and tested with the utmost care and skill. Enormous numbers of these very valuable and desirable bacteria are thus avail- able to you in every package of Mulford Culture and may readily be applied to your seed. The sealed bottle insures purity.

Legumes offer the best means of maintaining soil fer- tility and rejuvenating over-cropped and worn-out fields.

They add both humus and nitrogen to your soil and thus increase your yield of other non -legume crops.

The U. S. Department of Agriculture and many State Agricultural Experiment Stations recommend inoculation of legumes with nitrogen-fixing bacteria to induce a prompt “catch” and increase your yield.

Mulford Cultures are prepared for: Alfalfa, Sweet Clover, Red Clover, Alsike Clover, Vetch, Field Peas,

Sweet Peas, Garden Peas and Garden Beans.

Always specify on your order what crop you want to inoculate, as there is a different strain of bacteria for each legume.

PRICES — Quarter acre size, 75c; 1 acre size, $1.50; 5 acre size, $5.00, postpaid.

GARDEN SIZE, only for Sweet Peas, Garden Peas, Garden Beans, 35c; postpaid 40c.

MULFORD’S 12-PAGE LEAFLET TELLS ALL. SENT UPON REQUEST

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ABOUT PRICES READ THE FOLLOWING _ ABOUT PRICES

Only one grade priced, the best, choice, clean seed. Write for prices In quantity.

Single pound prices on Grass and Clover Seeds are prepaid. Prices per ten, fifty and one hundred pounds are not prepaid and are subject to market changes. For reference tables, amount to sow per acre, see inside back cover.

YOU WILL ALWAYS GET YOUR MONEY'S WORTH

Prices on Grass and Field Seeds change occasionally, therefore we cannot print prices good for any length of time. When ready to buy, write us for special prices, stating quantity wanted, or order what you want at catalog prices, and we guarantee that we will give you full value for the money sent, whether the price at the time you order be higher or lower. In other words, we will always ship seed to cover the full amount of money sent to us, or return the difference.

FOR AMOUNT TO SOW PER ACRE, SEE INSIDE BACK COVER

KENTUCKY BLUE

One of the best grasses for permanent pas- ture, furnishing a constant supply of the most nutritious feed during the greater part of the year.

Fancy, 10 lbs. $3.80; per lb. postpaid, 50c; 100 lbs., write.

FOR LAWNS. — Blue Grass is used very ex- tensively for lawns and is found in all good lawn grass mixtures.

Our H. Q. (highest quality) Extra Fancy seed is unexcelled for weight and purity. Few dealers handle this high gr^de recleaned seed on account of its cost. This seed, straight or mixed with Fancy White Clover, is excellent for lawns.

H. Q. Extra Fancy, 10 lbs. $5.75; per lb., postpaid, 70c; 100 lbs., write.

ENGLISH RYE GRASS

A strong-growing, hardy perennial grass, noted for its nutritive qualities. It is equally valuable for both grazing and hay. It grows very rapidly and makes a good showing quicker than most grasses.

10 lbs. $2.00; 50 to 100 lbs. at 17c lb.; per lb., postpaid, 30c.

FOR LAWNS this is used and recommended by many gardeners. Unless sown thickly (1 lb. to 15 feet square), it grows too coarse. For large grounds and parks it is very suc- cessful. Often mixed with White Clover. For lawns we offer a high-grade double cleaned perennial seed.

10 lbs. $2.00; 50 to 100 lbs. at 18c; per lb., postpaid, 35c.

CREEPING BENT

Perennial. A grass desirable for either lawns or permanent pastures on account of the fine, firm and enduring turf it produces; especially adapted to moist situations.

CRESTED DOG’S TAIL

A perennial grass, forming a smooth and lasting turf, excellent in mixture for lawns, putting-green, and pastures. It thrives best on rich, moist land, but can accommodate itself to almost any soil, and, as the roots penetrate deeply into the ground, it can stand severe drought.

10 lbs. $4.00; per lb., postpaid, 55c.

RED TOP

Of great value for mixing with hay or per- manent pasture grasses; will succeed in nearly any soil, but thrives best in a rich, moist soil; makes a fine bottom growth, rendering it in- valuable to be sown with timothy, orchard or alsike clover.

Fancy Hulled Solid Seed, 10 lbs. $2.90; 50 to 100 lbs. at 26c; per lb., postpaid, 35c.

H. Q. Extra Fancy, for lawn seeding, 10 lbs. $3.00; 50 to 100 lbs. 27c; per lb., postpaid, 40c.

ORCHARD

Of the greatest value in permanent pasture mixtures; thrives best in moist, shady places, but will withstand drought exceedingly well. Will do well under trees, or shady places. Valued for hay crop, as it is very nutritious if cut early.

10 lbs. $3.00; 50 to 100 lbs. at 25c; per lb., postpaid, 40c.

TIMOTHY

As a hay crop, timothy is unsurpassed by any other grass. Thrives on ordinary soil, but succeeds best in a moist loam. Best to cut it when in blossom or soon after flowering. Beneficial to sow timothy with red top and red clover, as they produce more of a bottom growth.

10 lbs. $1.50; 50 to 100 lbs. at 11c; per lb., postpaid, 25c.

BUY A BROADCAST SEEDER IT WILL SAVE TIME AND SCATTER SEED OR GRAIN EVENLY. PAGE 118.

True Imported, per lb., postpaid, $1.35.

NOTE. — We know you can buy cheaper Grass Seeds from other dealers. We offer only the BEST RECLEANED HEAVY CLEAN SEEDS— by far the cheapest to buy.

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GRASS SEEDS — Continued

Prices subject to change.

BROMUS INERMIS

On account of its strong perennial character, and its unusual drought-resisting powers, is the best grass we have for the semi -arid re- gions of the Northwest. It grows luxuriantly, is freely eaten in either the dry or green state by cattle, and yields enormously, making the best of hay for horses or cattle.

10 lbs. $2.75;. 50 to 100 lbs. at 23c; per lb., postpaid, 35c.

MESQUITE

It is usually sown on virgin soil, without cultivation, after the ground has been burned over.

Fancy Hulled Seed, 10 lbs. at $2.10; 50 to 100 lbs. at 18c; per lb., postpaid, 30c.

Write for latest price list

ITALIAN RYE

A quick-growing grass, attaining a height of 2% to 4 feet; very desirable for meadows or permanent pastures; thrives best on soils that are slightly moist, and will even stand consid- erable overflow; grows easily and bears an abundance of foilage that makes the best and sweetest hay imaginable.

Imported Seed, 10 lbs. $2.00; 50 to 100 lbs. at 17c; per lb., postpaid, 30c.

MEADOW FESCUE

Perennial; grows three to four feet high. Roots deep, thus resisting drought. It suc- ceeds on any ordinary soil; a heavy cropper, excellent for hay or pasture.

10 lbs. $2.50; 50 to 100 lbs. at 21c; per lb., postpaid, 30c.

SUDAN GRASS

A New Forage and Hay Crop — A Valuable One-Season Crop

This grass was introduced in the States by the Department of Agriculture and has proved a great success, especially for dry-land conditions, and it appears to do equally well in all parts of the Willamette Valley.

Sudan Grass is strictly an annual and dies each year. This makes it fit admirably into any system of rotation. It is a tall, quick-growing grass, reaching a height of from 5 to 7 feet. The plant stools wonderfully and yields well.

It belongs to the sorghum family, but is more slender and grassy in manner of growth, earlier and hardier, and matures in 10 to 12 weeks. Yields a good crop of first-class hay. All stock relish it green or cured and thrive on it. Yields of from two to four tons per acre are common, and under irrigation they run as high as eight to ten tons per acre.

SEEDING. — Plant late in the spring or during the summer as a catch crop. Yields best sown in drills 18 inches apart and given one cultivation. 10 lbs. per acre. If sown broadcast and harrowed in, 25 lbs. per acre. If cut early will often make 2 or 3 crops.

HIGHEST QUALITY SEED: 10 lbs. 25c; per lb. 35c, postpaid; 50 to 100 lbs., write.

FIELD AND FARM SEEDS

Single pound prices are prepaid. Ten, fifty and one hundred pound prices are NOT pre

paid and subject to market changes. See notes

WHITE JERUSALEM ARTICHOKES

Planted and cultivated for the tuber, the same as potatoes. Of great value for feeding stock. They are the best and cheapest hog feed known. They are remarkable for great productiveness, over 25 tons have been raised on one acre. Easier to grow than potatoes. They need not be dug. If hogs are turned in on them they can easily root the tubers out. One acre will keep from 20 to 30 hogs in fine condition for several months. Said to be a preventive of cholera and other hog diseases. Excellent for fattening if fed with a grain or mash ration. Plant 400 lbs. per acre early in the spring.

By freight or express, 10 lbs. 50c; 50 lbs. $1.50; 100 lbs. $2.50. Per lb., prepaid, 20c;

4 lbs. 60c. Write for quantity prices.

BUCKWHEAT

SILVER HULL. — A very good and popular variety; grain is of a light gray color; has a thin husk; matures early, and yields heavily: a good milling variety.

10 lbs. $1.25; 100 lbs., write; per lb., post- paid, 25c; 10 lbs. $1.50.

JAPANESE. — Good yielder, ripens early; ex- cellent for bees to work on as it remains in bloom longer.

10 lbs. $1.25; 100 lbs., write; per lb., post- paid, 25c; 10 lbs. $1.50.

about shipping, pa£e 41.

Artichoke Tuber

CHEAT SEED

Cheat seed yields a good crop of hay, espe- cially on low or moist soil, and will stand con- siderable overflow without harm. Sow in the fall or early spring, the same as oats and about 100 pounds per acre.

10 lbs. 60c; 100 lbs., write; per lb., post- paid, 20c; 10 lbs. 75c.

PRICES SUBJECT TO MARKET CHANGES. WRITE FOR PRICES WHEN WANTED.

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Farm and Field Seeds — Continued

Prices subject to market changes. See notes, top page 41

BARLEY

Routledge Beardless

This new clean strain, grown un- der contract for us, we believe is the TRUEST BEARDLESS barley in the state. Agricultural agents and farm- ers who inspected our field pro- nounced it the best strain of beard- less barley they had found any- where.

A wonderful yielder, even on dry, sandy soil. Stands up well and not likely to lodge. Makes excellent hay for horses or stock, or a big crop of excellent grain. Get a start of real beardless.

By mail, postpaid, 1 lb. 25c; 5 lbs. 75c; 100 lbs., write. Stock limited.

Common Beardless. — The ordinary stock. Market price. Write.

Hannchen Barley. — Earliest and best of the 2-rowed barleys. A sure and heavy cropper. Grain plump, thin hull and beards drop or break off readily. For spring planting but will do well seeded in fall where winters are mild.

Prices: Postpaid, 1 lb. 20c; 10

lbs. 75c; 100 lbs., write.

WISCONSIN PEDIGREE BAR- LEY. — Six-rowed, bearded, very pop- ular, early and prolific.

Prices; Postpaid, 75c; 100 lbs., write.

1 lb. 20c; 10 lbs.

COW PEAS

Are really small beans of vigorous vining habit and heavy foliage of great nutritious value. Make excel- lent green feed cut and fed or pas- tured.

Prices: By mall, 1 lb. 25c; 10 lbs. $1.65, postpaid; 100 lbs. $8.00.

FIELD PEAS

Field Peas are a very profitable crop and are grown here very ex- tensively. They can be grown alone or with oats. When planted with oats and cut green they make a large amount of very rich feed; also very valuable for enriching the soil if plowed under. The dry peas make excellent hog feed and are quite fat- tening. Sow, if alone, 2 bushels to an acre; if with oats, 80 lbs. and 2 bushels oats.

WHITE CANADIAN. — The lead- ing and most popular kind; seed creamy white; a heavy cropper. Yields 30 to 50 bushels per acre.

10 lbs. $1.00; 100 lbs., write; per lb. 25c; 10 lbs. $1.50, postpaid.

SWISS. — A flat or 3 -cornered va- riety of excellent quality for soup. Insects do not trouble this variety.

10 lbs. $1.50; per lb., postpaid, 25c

WHITE HULLESS or BALD BARLEY.— An

excellent beardless barley for stock feeding. Grain plump, heavy, and when threshed is hulless like wheat; a heavy cropper. When grown and cut for hay it produces a crop which is very rich and almost equal to a grain feed. More productive than wheat.

Prices: Postpaid, 1 lb. 25c; 5 lbs.

75c; 100 lbs., write.

H. Q. Beardless (% reduction)

BLUE PRUSSIAN.— Valuable variety, green. Used extensively as a dry soup pea.

10 lbs. $1.25; per lb., postpaid, 25c.

Thousand-Headed Kale

JERSEY KALE— COW KALE Recommended by agricultural colleges, granges and dairymen as one of the most valuable green forage plants for the Pacific Coast.

It grows rapidly and produces a mass of large, thick, curly green leaves, rich and succulent, which are eagerly eaten by stock and poultry. If planted early will pro- duce valuable green feed during the dry summer months. Makes the most rapid growth if sown in the early spring, but locally it is ex- tensively planted in summer and fall for winter feed. Will stand light freezing. Stalks can be cut off, or the larger lower leaves broken off, leaving the tops to grow. Under good cultivation plants will grow from 5 to 6 feet high. ' Sow 2 to 3 lbs. per acre, thinly in drills 2 to 4 feet apart and thin out. For late planting (July and August) it is better to have strong plants from earlier seeding and set out same as cabbage, 2 feet apart, in rows. Thin out later if plants attain extra large size.

Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4 oz. 25c; lb. 50c, postpaid.

This cut is from photo, and gives you a good idea of the size and plant when well grown.

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FIELD CORN FOR OREGON

OUR OREGON GROWN ACCLIMATED FIELD CORN WILL PLEASE YOU

If you want to raise some good Field Corn, plant our Western grown Seed Corn. The strains we are offering you are acclimated and especially adapted to our short, cool summers. Eastern and Southern grown field corn seed is all right for green fodder, but of little value on this Coast, if you want the best corn for silo, or wish to raise matured, dry ears, for winter grain.

Routledge Pride of the West Field Corn

See Illustration from photograph

Oregon grown; acclimated. A

grand success in Oregon. We have been raising this variety for years, and by selecting the earliest ripening and best select ears, now have a strain that is unsurpassed for a large and profitable crop of large, well matured ears or for cutting for silo. Ask H. Dahl or R. B.

Hall, our County Agriculturist, both at Gresham, Ore. They know what it is.

Routledge Pride of the West

Field Corn is an early maturing variety, producing stalks from 6 to 8 and often 10 feet high, and large ears, 7 to 9 inches long. Cobs covered with 14 to 16 rows of deep, yel- low kernels. It is a heavy yielder. Our strain has been greatly improved in the last

GET RID OF RATS

Absolutely deadly to rats and mice but harm- less to cats, dogs, poul- try or human beings. See page 121.

few years. Plant some of this corn this sea-

son; you will be pleased with results, we are sure.

We claim this is the earliest and heaviest yielding strain of Yellow Dent corn grown in Oregon. Try it and be convinced.

Large pkt. 10c; lb. 20c; 10 lbs. $1.50, post- paid; 100 lbs., write.

Longfellow Extra Early

This valuable corn is a flint variety. The seed is a deep rich golden yellow, glossy and hard. We believe this is harder, earlier and will grow under more adverse conditions than most any other kind. The ears are 8-rowed, from 10 to 15 inches long and lYn to 1% inches in diameter. The cob is very small, kernels large, broad, glossy, deep yellow and very rich in food values. Stalks 5 to 7 feet high. Fifty lbs. of corn on the ears will shell about 40 lbs. of corn, leaving only 10 lbs. of cob, showing that the grain yield is equal, if not greater than the large-eared kinds. Northern grown seed.

Per large pkt. 10c; lb. 20c; 5 lbs. $1.00; 10 lbs. $1.50, postpaid; 100 lbs., write for prices.

Want a Good Farm Dog?

Every farmer needs a good dog. We sell dogs and puppies of all kinds, utility and pedigreed. Collies. Shepherds, Hunters, etc. Write. See page 152.

Yakima, Wash.

Routledge Seed & Floral Co.

Gentlemen : Received the puppy in fine shape and was more than pleased with it. It sure has a fine home and it thinks so, too.

Yours truly,

MR. F. V. HANSEN.

Minnesota No. 13

Well and favorably known in many sections of the West. Produces splendid large ears with deep kernels of bright yellow. A strong and vigorous grower with heavy foliage. Very popular variety for ensilage.

Northern Grown. — Large pkt. 10c; lb. 20c; 10 lbs. $1.50, postpaid; 100 lbs., write for prices.

Longfellow Extra Early Flint

If you want a good Corn Planter, see page 118

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SEED OATS

When fancy, clean, heavy yielding oats are to be had at our reasonable prices it is poor policy to buy and plant common stock of unknown qualities simply to save a few dol- lars at planting time. We advise our cus- tomers to pay enough to get recleaned, true stock of varieties known to produce big and profitable returns.

you can ’t afford to buy enough to sow all your fields, get a start by planting an acre or two to save for seed stock and start this year.

Shadeland Climax

This grand oat belongs to the tree or branching class, and is a vigorous, healthy grower of strong stooling qualities. This is one of the heaviest yield- ing oats introduced to date. It does not produce much straw, but the yield of “thin hulled,” plump, heavy grain, even on high, dry land, is amazing. For early spring planting, large yield and quick ma- turity, Climax is a winner. If you live West of the Cascade Mountains you can plant “CLIMAX” fall or spring, any time the ground is fit, but where the climate is severe, spring plantings are best.

Prices: Per bu. $1.50; 100 lbs., write. By mail, Postpaid, 4 lbs. 50c.

Shadeland Eclipse

“ECLIPSE" is generally classed as a spring oat and is the 'yest white side oat grown. Eclipse is enormously productive* early, very vigorous, and produces massive heads filled with large, plump grains of finest milling quality. “Eclipse” has been awarded many prizes for the best milling oat. Can be safely planted in the fall as it is very hardy.

Prices: Per bu. $1.50; 100 lbs., write. By mail postpaid, 4 lbs. 50c.

Shadeland Hulless

Shadeland Hulless is the heaviest yielding of all hulless. This oat grows and is harvested like any other oat, but it comes from the cleaner minus the hulls and is ready to grind, roll or chop, or can be cooked whole — the quality Is unsurpassed. Sow 40 to 50 lbs. per acre.

Prices: 10 lbs. $1.25; 100 lbs. $8.00. By mail postpaid, 1 lb. 25c; 3 lbs. 65c.

Swedish Select

Our seed is grown from pedigreed imported stock direct from Sweden. It is one of the very earliest varieties, produces large, spreading heads of plump, heavy grain. A very heavy cropper and one of the most valuable varieties grown. Makes a sturdy growth and stands up well.

Prices: Per bu. $1.50; 100 lbs., write. By mall postpaid, 4 lbs. 50c.

Gray Winter

Gray Winter Oats are very hardy, and are generally used for fall sowing, and are especially useful for sowing with vetch. The straw grows very long, is stiff and not liable to lodge. It is a head oat. The grain is dark gray, large and plump, and it yields well.

Prices: Per bu., $1.25; 100 lbs. or more, write.

White Seed Oats

SINGLE HEADS OF No. 1— CLIMAX No. 2— SWEDISH No. 3— ECLIPSE

Aside from the named varieties of fancy seed oats above, we can supply White Valley Oats at market price for fancy recleaned stock. Write for prices when ready to buy, stating quantity wanted or order at $1.25 per bu. and we will ship full value more or less according to market.

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KAFFIR CORN

An excellent fodder plant. Seed small and almost round, val- uable poultry and pigeon food. It does best sown thinly in drills three feet apart. 10 lbs. $1.00; per lb., postpaid, 25c

MILLETS

Sow in April, May or June, 20 pounds for seed or 35 pounds for hay per acre. Must be sown early to mature in Willamette Valley.

EARLY FORTUNE. — This variety seems to do extra well here; try It. Heads large and loose, and seed is amber red and three times as large as the Common Golden. Makes good poultry feed.

10 lbs. $1.25; 100 lbs., write; per lb., postpaid, 25c

LIBERTY (German). — An improved variety yielding a larger crop of seed than the Common Millett; it is also taller than the Common Golden, and yields a heavier crop of hay. Seed small, golden yellow. 10 lbs. $1.25; 100 lbs., write; per lb., postpaid, 25c

HUNGARIAN. — A dwarf millet; excellent for hay.

10 lbs. $1.50; 100 lbs., write; per lb., postpaid, 30c

Seed Potatoes, page 26; Sunflower, page 32

THE WISE ONES Will use Mulford’s or Humo- Vetch seed before sowing. There is no question about its VALUE. See page 41. Eight-

RAPE, DWARF ESSEX

We offer you true, pure seed. One of the best forage plants, on account of the large amount of green feed it will produce at a season of the year when everything else is dried up. It has yielded ten tons of green forage per acre, and has twice the feeding value of green clover. Sheep, swine, cattle and poultry eat it readily. Rape will do well on almost any soil. Prepare the ground as for turnips, and sow any time from May till September; or plant it with grain: Sow, per acre, three pounds, in drills; or if broad- cast, five pounds.

10 lbs. $1.25; 100 lbs. write; per lb., postpaid, 25c

SEED RYE

When ready to buy Fall or Spring Rye Seed, write us for quotations on quantity wanted or send in your order and we will give full value.

10 lbs. 75c; 100 lbs., write; per lb., postpaid, 20c; 3 lbs. 50c

SPELTZ — EMMER

Sow in the spring, the same as wheat, at the rate of two bushels per acre. Cut when the grain is past the middle stage of milk, when it will make splendid grain and lots of rich straw hay. Thresh like wheat, only not so closely. Can be fed whole, rolled like barley, or ground.

10 lbs. $1.00; 100 lbs., write; lb., postpaid, 20c; 3 lbs. 50c

SUGAR CANE OR SORGHUM

A valuable crop to grow for fodder or ensilage, as it furnishes an immense tonnage to the acre. .

10 lbs. $1.25; 100 lbs., write; per lb., postpaid, 25c

VETCHES

OREGON VETCH (Vicia Sativa). — Oregon’s greatest for- age plant. Often called Fall Vetch. Grown very extensively in Western Oregon and Washington, especially in the Will- amette Valley and on the Oregon Coast. It furnishes an abundance of excellent feed, either green or dried. The seed is generally mixed with wheat, oats or rye, having a stiff straw to hold it up. Sown alone 85 pounds, or 60 pounds with a bushel of grain, per acre. Sow in the fall or early spring.

Prices: 10 lbs. $1.00; 100 lbs., $6.00; per lb., postpaid, 20c

HAIRY SAND OR WINTER (Vicia Villose).— This variety thrives on poor, arid, sandy soils. It is sown in the fall or spring, mixed with rye, which serves to support the plants. Sow 20 pounds per acre.

10 lbs. $2.50; per lb., postpaid, 40c; 100 lbs., write

germ Culture to inoculate their white spring, purple and Hungarian.

page Leaflet on request. 10 lbs. $1.75; per lb., postpaid, 25c; 100 lbs — when ready to

buy write for prices, stating quantity wanted.

Single pound prices are prepaid but ten, fifty and one hundred pound prices are NOT prepaid and subject to market changes. See notes, page 41. For amount of seed to sow per acre see table, inside back cover.

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SEED WHEAT

Prices subject to market changes. Will send full value of money sent. Quote prices on request for prompt acceptance.

EARLY BA ART. — An excellent spring va- riety, fully as early as Marquis, much earlier than Bluestem. A wonderful yielder. Finest milling quality. We recommend this to you.

Per lb. 20c; 3 for 50c, postpaid; low 100-lb. prices on request.

MARQUIS. — A commercial variety of spring wheat. Excellent milling quality, ma- tures early and yields heavily.

Per lb. 20c; 3 lbs. 50c, postpaid; low 100-lb. prices on request.

BLUESTEM. — A popular and profitable spring variety, often sown in fall where win- ters are mild. A strong grower and yields well.

Per lb. 20c; 3 lbs. 50c, postpaid. Low 100-lb. prices on request.

FORTY-FOLD. — A well known winter vari- ety, excellent milling quality. Matures early, and yields well.

Per lb. 20c; 3 lbs. 50c, postpaid; 100 lbs., write.

Want a Farm Dog?

Every farmer needs a good dog. We sell dogs and puppies of all kinds, utility and pedi- greed. Collies, Shepherds, Hunters, etc. Write. See page 152.

St. Maries, Ida.

Ron fledge Seed & Floral Co.

Gentlemen : I received the puppy last Mon- day in good condition. It looks very wise and I think it is going to make a good sheep dog.

Yours very truly,

FRED WEYERMANN.

ALFALFA AND CLOVER SEEDS

Single pound prices on Grass Seed are prepaid. Ten, fifty and one hundred pound prices are NOT prepaid and subject to change. See notes, page 42. For amount of seed to sow per acre, see table inside back cover.

ALFALFA, OR LUCERNE CLOVER

Reports prove that Alfalfa will grow In all parts of the West, but requires a deep, loose soil. Will not thrive on heavy clay or where there is hard pan. As soon as cut it immedi- ately commences to grow. Excellent hay or pasture. Alfalfa, once established, is a crop so profitable that every farmer may well take great care to get a stand. Much has been published about its high feeding, fertilizing and wonderful yield possibilities.

Price: 10 lbs. $2.80; 50 to 100 lbs. at 26c; per lb., postpaid, 35c.

DRY LAND ALFALFA

For high, dry, hot land, where irrigation is Impossible.

Price: 10 lbs. $3.00; 50 to 100 lbs. at 28c; per lb., postpaid, 35c.

GRIMM ALFALFA

This new variety is very hardy and will stand much more tramping and root injury. In many Western sections it is out-yielding the common variety and proving much more profitable. It is a little earlier and will do well on most all soils except undrained mea- dows. Not affected by extreme heat or cold, and does better in a wet climate than any other alfalfa. We offer the genuine true Grimm seed.

Prices: 60c per lb., postpaid; 10 to 20 lbs. at 52c lb.; 100-lb. prices on request.

WHITE CLOVER (Trifolium Ripems)

Used largely in lawns and permanent pas- ture mixtures. Accommodates itself to a great variety of soils. High grade, clean seed Is very scarce and high this year; beware of low-priced seed this season.

Choice Seed, 10 lbs. $7.00; per lb., post- paid, 80c.

For Lawns always buy our Extra Fancy Seed, which is the purest high quality seed obtainable, and the true very dwarf, hardy variety.

Extra Fancy Seed. — Per lb., postpaid, 85c.

RED CLOVER (Trifolium Pratense)

Hardy, and succeeds well on any good soil. The most popular variety.

10 lbs. $3.40; 50 to 100 lbs. at 31'/2C; per lb., postpaid, 40c.

ALSIKE CLOVER (Trifolium Hybridum)

Valued highly for sowing with other grasses. Excellent for hay and pasture; valuable for bees; resists both drought and excessive mois- ture.

10 lbs. $2.70; 50 to 100 lbs. at 24c; per lb., postpaid, 35c.

SWEET CLOVER (Melilotus Alba)

Sweet Clover has come to stay. There Is no doubt about it. Ask any farm paper, any state college, the U. S. Department, or better yet, any farmer who has grown it.

Sweet clover is used as either a feed crop or as a fertilizer to plow under to improve the soil and increase the crop to follow. It grows fast and is easy to start.

Grows luxuriantly on good soils, but it will also grow and thrive on thin, sandy soil, hardpan, gumbo, rocky upland, clay and al- kali land.

Sweet clover lives two years. It makes large, rapid growth the first season and can be cut for hay or pastured the last half of the summer, but does not bloom or bear seed. The second year it blooms, bears seeds and dies. Will make two crops of hay or a crop of hay and one of seed the second year. Can be plowed under either the first or second year, but to get the full value in humus the second season is better on account of the large roots that penetrate the lower layers of soil, thereby loosening it up and adding much humus and more nitrogen.

Sown very early in the spring. It does well sown either alone or with a nurse crop of small grain. Use 15 to 20 pounds of seed per acre.

Sweet clover makes excellent pasture for horses, cattle, sheep, hogs or chickens. A very early and continuous cropper.

Price: Per lb. 35c, postpaid; 10 lbs. $2.50; trial pkg. 10c. Write for quantity price.

IT PATS TO INOCULATE ALL CLOVERS AND ALFALFA WITH HUMOGERM OR MULFORD’S. READ PAGE 40.

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Nothing adds a greater air of refinement to a home than a beautiful, well-kept lawn. The planting of a few shrubs, roses and a liberal planting of flowers should not be forgotten. The pretty home above is “well done.” The vegetable garden is in the rear, hidden by the hedge of flowering plants.

LAWN GRASS SEED

Though we offer, separately, seed of many of the grasses suitable for the lawn, we consider as very erroneous the somewhat prevalent idea that any single variety of grass seed is preferable or equal to a mixture.

R. R.’s EVERGREEN LAWN GRASS

To obtain a good Lawn Grass Mixture, it is necessary that the best possible seed of fine grasses be used in the combination, embracing such varieties as are of neat, close growth, extreme hardiness, and adapted to produce a quick, permanent sod. Judicious selection of seed, knowledge of the habits, vigor, quality and hardiness of varieties used in the mixture can only be gained by thorough and practical tests under different climatic and soil conditions. After many years’ experience, we offer our pure, clean Evergreen Lawn Grass Seed Mixture, com- posed of a thoroughly balanced combination of various native and foreign fine-leaved, deep- rooting grasses of interweaving habit, that will flourish under varied soil and climatic condi- tions, and which may be depended upon to produce a beautiful, compact, evergreen sod that will resist tramping and hard usage, and at the same time present that handsome, velvety appearance so much desired.

R. R. EVERGREEN LAWN GRASS. — Recognized by expert gardeners as the “highest quality.” Portland’s finest lawns have been grown from this mixture. PRICE, 65c per lb. Add postage by mail.

Note. — You better spend a few cents or a dollar extra on the seed you buy and have a fine lawn that you’ll be proud of. Sow 1 pound seed to every 200 square feet for best results.

WHITE CLOVER. — Many gardeners like white clover mixed in lawn seeds and it is excel- lent, especially if your soil is heavy or poor. White clover grows quickly and acts as a nurse crop and protects the fine-leaved grasses. Choice, 75c lb.; Extra Fancy for Lawns, 85c. Postage extra.

EVERGREEN LAWN, mixed with one-fourth WHITE CLOVER, 70c lb. Postage extra.

EXTRA FANCY KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS, for lawns, 65c lb. Postage extra.

IMPORTED CREEPING BENT GRASSa $1.50 lb.; FANCY RED TOP for lawns, 35c lb. Postage extra.

SHADY LAWN SPECIAL MIXTURE, 75c lb.; postage extra.

Toppenish, Wash., Feb. 14, 1924.

Routledge Seed & Floral Co.

Gentlemen : The lawn I seeded last spring

with Evergreen Lawn Grass Seed was called the “prettiest lawn in Toppenish ” last summer. A few spots under trees did not take good and this seed will reseed it.

Very respectfully ,

J. A. DUNN.

Hermiston, Ore., April 19, 1924. Routledge Seed & Floral Co.

Gentlemen ; For six years we have used your seeds with success and are now trying your Lawn Grass mixture, feeling confident that it is what you claim.

Yours truly,

CHAS. L. UNKE.

FEED THE LAWN

Do not starve the grass if you want it to look green and velvety; use “Wonder” and H. Q. as per directions. See pages 38 and 39.

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HOW TO RAISE FLOWERS SUCCESSFULLY FROM SEEDS

The above is the title of a two-page leaflet we have issued for our customers. It tells HOW, WHEN and WHERE to plant. It is free to all. You will find it of great value.

IF YOU WILL MEMORIZE the following definition of the flower classes THEY WILL HELP YOU WONDERFULLY in the selection of seeds and your garden work in general.

ANNUALS

These grow from seed, flower, mature their seed, and die in one year, or in other words, the same season.

Half-Hardy Annuals are those which should be started early in the house, conservatory or hotbed, and transplanted to the garden in set- tled warm weather.

Hardy Annuals are those which can be sown in the open ground in early or late spring, or started inside and transplanted if very early flowers are desired.

BIENNIALS

These grow from seed, sown from June to August, flower, ripen their seed and die the next year, though some varieties bloom the same season if sown early in gentle heat.

Hardy Biennials will winter in the open ground without protection.

Half-Hardy Biennials require the protection of a cold-frame or cool-house during the win- ter.

PERENNIALS

These grow from seed, and continue flow- ering annually for many years after the first season. Some varieties flower the first sea- son if started very early. Sow in the fall for early flowers next year.

Hardy Perennials can remain in the open ground during winter without protection.

Half-Hardy Perennials require the protec- tion of a cold-frame or cool-housing during winter.

Sweet Alyssum

AGROSTEMMA

(Rose of Heaven)

COELI-ROSA — Superb free-flowering, hardy annual, rose-colored flowers; fine for cut- ting; height 1 V2 feet: July to September.

Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 35c

ACROCLINIUM

Hardy annual, with everlasting flowers; good for cutting; flowers double and dry nicely if cut in bud; 1 foot; July to October. Album — Double, white. Pkt. 10c; '/a-oz. 25c Mixed. — Double, all colors. Pkt. 10c; '/s-oz. 25c

AGERATUM

Half-hardy annuals, especially well adapted to edge large beds of geraniums, salvia coleus or cannas, flower continuous through the summer. 15 inches.

DWARF LITTLE BLUE STAR.— New; one of the handsomest blue-flowered dwarf edg- ing plants; grows 5 inches high, and is just covered with small, bright blue flowers.

Pkt. 15c; '/8-oz. $1.00

AGERATUM MEXICANUM.— (15 inches.) Blue — Sky blue. Pkt. 10c; >4-oz. 50c

Album. — Pure white. Pkt. 10c; ]A-oz. 50c

Finest Mixed — All colors.

Pkt. 10c;. *4-oz. 40c

ALYSSUM

One of the most popular hardy annuals, used especially for edging and also valuable for cutting on account of the fragrance of flowers.

SWEET. — Pure white; 6 inches; June to No- vember. Pkt. 5c; oz. 50c

LITTLE GEM The dwarf est and best for de-

sign bedding; plants very compact and bushy, and grow only 3 to 4 inches high.

Pkt. 10c; i/4-oz. 35c

LILAC QUEEN — Dwarf, compact, lilac flow- ers. Pkt. 10c; Z^-oz. 35c

PROCUMBENS.— (Carpet of Snow.) A new

and very select strain, carefully selected. Plants very spreading and only about 2 inch- es tall. Blooms are massed, completely hid- ing all foliage. Pkt. 15c; '/^-oz. 50c

SAXATILE COMPACTUM (GOLD DUST).—

Hardy perennial; yellow flowers; April to June; height 9 to 12 inches.

Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 40c

Have you a beautiful lawn? If not, see page 48 for Seed, pages 38 and 39 for Fertilizer

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ASTERS

One of the easiest and most sat- isfactory summer and fall flowers to grow. We take the utmost pains to select seeds from the most per- fect flowers only, and wish to as- sure our patrons that our strains ■are the superiority of perfection.

IMPROVED GIANT CREGO

The most beautiful and desirable aster we have ever seen; very hardy, free-flowering and one of the best for general planting; the plant is a strong, healthy grower, and will produce 12 to 15 long- stemmed flowers of the most grace- ful and pleasing style (see cut.) With ordinary care you can grow flowers measuring 5 to 6 inches across. Most of the handsome large aster blooms you see in the Portland flower stores are of this kind.

Pure White, Shell Pink, Rose Pink, Purple, Crimson, Lavender or Mixed. Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 35c

SPECIAL.— One packet each of

the six colors only 50c.

California Giants

A new variety of real merit. Of immense size and beauty, long, sturdy stems, non- lateral type. Resemble the “Crego” in type of flower.

Peach Blossom, Light Blue, Deep Rose, Dark

Purple or Finest Mixed. Pkt. 25c; '/8-oz. $1.00

Queen of the Market

Most valuable for early cutting; the plants branch freely and produce a great many well- formed flowers nearly a month in advance of the later sorts.

Finest Mixed, Pkt. 10c; !/8-oz. 30c

Improved Giant Crego Aster

Heart of France

Heart of France opens red as the ruby, deepens with age and retains its remarkable beauty to the very end. The flowers are large and full. The plants are of branching type and very robust habit. The stems are long and strong and have very few laterals.

Pkt. 15c; '/8-oz. 50c

Giant Comet

A well-known variety, but with us the “Im- proved Giant Cregs” has taken its place.

Finest Mixed. Pkt. 10c; '/s-oz. 40c

Superb American Branching

Superb American Branching

This superb strain, of American origin, and especially adapted to our climatic conditions, is unsurpassed.

The plants form strong, branching bushes, 2 to 2 y2 feet high, bearing on long, strong stems their handsome Chrysanthemum-like flowers, which, under ordinary cultivation, average 5 inches across. The form of the flowers is nicely shown in the illustration, to- gether with the length of the stems, places them at the head of Asters for cutting. They come into bloom from two to three weeks after the average type, usually being at their best during September and October.

White, Shell Pink, Rose Pink, Lavender,

Crimson, Azure Blue, Dark Blue, or Finest

Mixed. Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 60c

Asters, Fine Mixed

A mixture of choice kinds for all season blooms. Pkt, 10c; l/*-oz. 50c

HARDY PERENNIAL ASTERS

(Michaelmas Daisies)

One of the showiest of our late -flowering perennials, giving a wealth of bloom during September and October. They grow freely in any soil. If sown early they will flower the first season. 3 to 4 feet. Excellent for cut- ting. They come only in lavender and dark shades.

Large Flowering Varieties. — Seed saved from the choicest flowers only. Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 75c

ASTER PLANTS and all popular annual bedding plants supplied in season. See pages 74 to 85.

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AMARANTHUS

CAUDATUS (Love-Lies-Bleeding). — Hardy annual; ornamental foliage plant; fine for bedding; green foliage with long, drooping crimson racemes; 2 feet.

Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 35c CRUENTUS (Prince’s Feather).— Dark red foliage and feathery flowers; 2 feet.

Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 35c TRICOLOR (Joseph’s Coat). — Ornamental; for foliage only; red, yellow and green.

Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 50c

ANTIRRHINUM

(Snapdragon)

Among the most popular bedding plants; the richness and diversity of their colors, their great freedom and protracted blossoming sea- son giving them great value for garden color masses, as well as for cutting. Bloom from July to frost. Half hardy perennials, IV2 to 3 feet. (See cut.)

A. Maximum

This monderful new group of Antirrhinums far surpasses anything yet Introduced. The flowers are of magnificent size, closley placed on tall, graceful spikes, 3Y2 feet. We offer six beautiful colors as follows

Your Choice, 15c Pkt., '/8-oz. $1.00. COPPER KING. — Velvety scarlet shaded cop- per.

DIAMOND. — Golden yellow, lilac throat.

OLD GOLD. — A rich deep golden color. SILVER QUEEN.— Beautiful silvery pink. SNOWFLAKE. — Pure white, yellow tube. WALLFLOWER. — Brownish orange, copper red.

MAXIMUM MIXED. — A lovely mixture.

'/s-oz. 75c

A. Majus Grandiflorum Large flowers, medium height, about 2 feet. Queen of the North. — Long Spikes; pure white;

superb. Pkt. 10c

Flreking. — Orange scarlet, white tube. Pkt. 10c Daphne. — Pearly pink. Pkt. 10c

Golden Queen — Rich, pure yellow. Pkt. 10c l/s-oz. Any Variety above 40c

TALL MIXED

Tall Giant, Finest Mixed. — Our seed of this is exceptionally fine; height, 3 feet.

Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 35c.

DWARF MIXED

Semi -Dwarf. — Pine for bedding; 18 inches.

Finest Mixed. Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 35c

ANEMONE

(Windflower)

ST. BRIG ID. — Double and semi-double flowers in a wonderful array of colors. Perrennial, 1 foot. Pkt. 15c

ASPARAGUS

PLUMOSUS NANUS. — A graceful pot plant for either house or conservatory (see illus- tration under Fern Plants) ; very finely cut, delicate lace-like foliage.

Pkt. 25c; 100 seeds $1.00 SPRENGERI. — Drooping foliage; adapted for hanging baskets or cutting.

Pkt. 10c; 100 seeds 50c

BABY BREATH See Gypsophila, page 58.

ARABIS

(Rock Cress)

ALP IN A. — Hardy perennial; pure white flow- ers in close head; excellent for edging rock- work or dry situations; 6 inches; April to

June. Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 50e

BALSAM

(Lady Slipper)

Hardy annual, succeeding best in sunny sit- uation, rich loam and moisture; very showy and of easy culture; 1*4 feet; July to Sep- tember.

PRIZE MIXTURE This strain will produce

the most perfectly formed double flowers in the greatest variety of colors.

Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 50c

BELLIS

(Double English Daisy) „ Popular spring and summer flowering per- ennial; fine for borders; height 4 inches. Easily raised from seed. Blooming season from April to September.

Double Mixed. Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 50c

Longfellow. — Double pink flowers. Pkt. 25c Snowball. — Free flowering; pure white.

Pkt. 15c

Giant Rose, White or Mixed. — Mammoth in size; very rare. Give them rich ground.

Pkt. 25c

USE “WONDER.” — The best Fertilizer and plant food known. A teaspoonful to a plant does wonders. See page 38.

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Perennial Flowers are rapidly gaining in favor. They are lasting and flower each year. You gain 1 year by buying our field-grown plants. See pages 80 to 85.

AQUILEGIA

(Columbine)

Hardy perennials; are most elegant plants and invaluable for cutting or as hardy bor- der flowers; beautiful and graceful; June to September. 2 to 3 feet. (See cut.)

LONG SPURRED — Superb mixture of all the most desirable shades. Pkt. 15c; %-oz. $1.00 Single, Finest Mixed. Pkt. 10c; '/4-oz. 60c

Double, Finest Mixed. Pkt. 10c; !4-oz. 60c

Chrysantha — Golden yellow.

Pkt. 15c; %-oz. $1.00 Coer u lea. — Violet blue and white.

Pkt. 15c; %-oz. 75c Nivea Grandiflora. — A beautiful, large, pure white. Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 40c

FOR PERENNIAL PLANTS SEE PAGES 80 to 85.

AUBRIETA

(Rainbow Rock Cress)

A beautiful dwarf rock plant covered with sheets of bright flowers in spring and summer. Hybrid Mixed, large flowering] Pkt. 15c

BEAN

SCARLET RUNNER.— The well-known, rap- id growing annual climber, with bright red flowers, from July to September; height 8 feet. Large Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c

Balloon Vine

BALLOON VINE

(Love-in-a-Puff)

A rapidly growing annual climber; succeeds best in light soil and warm situation; flowers white; seed vessels look like miniature bal- loons and of great interest to children; 8 to 10 feet (see cut). Pkt. 10c; '/2-oz. 35c

CALCEOLARIA

Tender annual, a universal favorite for house culture; produces a mass of beautiful puffed, pocket-like flowers of brilliant self- colors and spotted. Our strains of Calceolaria is very fine.

Hybrid Grandiflora. — Mixed. Pkt. 25c

A Beautiful Flower Garden

Perhaps you have failed before, but if you will follow our “Cultural Directions" (free on request), you will be successful.

Aquilegia (Columbine)

CALLIOPSIS

Showy and beautiful free-flowering annuals, of the easiest culture, doing well in any sunny position, blooming all summer if cut often, excellent massing (see cut).

CROWN OF GOLD.— (Coronata Maxima.) A splendid cut flower, large, pure golden yel- low. All season. Pkt. 10c; J/s-oz. 35c

GOLDEN WAVE. — Yellow, with crimson- brown around the eye. Pkt. 10c; '/8-oz. 25c CRIMSON KING. — Rich, velvety crimson or garnet. . Pkt. 10c; !/a-oz. 30c

ROUTLEDGE PRIZE MIXTURE.— Showy new shades in all of the choicest varieties.

Pkt. 10c; !4-oz. 75c

Calliopsis

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CALENDULA

(Pot Marigold)

Hardy annual; on© of the most desirable garden flowers. The flowers are freely pro- duced on long stalks; large, with flat, spread- ing rays; very showy; flowers the entire sea- son; 12 to 18 inches. Excellent for cutting, beds or borders.

Double Finest Mixed. Pkt. 5c; %-oz. 25c

LEMON QUEEN. — A select strain, large dou- ble flowers, sunflower yellow.

Pkt. 10c; l/s-oz. 25c ORANGE KING. — Grand if I ora. — An excellent strain; large, double flowers, rich dark or- ange. Pkt. 10c; l/s-oz. 35c

CANNA

A beautiful, large-leaved, showy flowering plant. Seed must be soaked before planting and started in a hot-bed under glass. (For Canna Roots, see page 89.)

CROZY’S HYBRIDS MIXED.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c

CANARY BIRD VINE

A rapid-growing summer-climbing annual, 10 to 15 feet high; it will cover trellis work in the most graceful manner, producing hun- dreds of pretty winged, bright yellow flowers.

Pkt. 10c; 1/4-oz. 35c

Single Canterbury Bells

CASTOR OIL BEAN. — See Recinus, page 67.

Canary Bird Vine

CAMPANULA

(Bellflower)

Well known, beautiful, hardy herbaceous perennials, bearing a great profusion of at- tractive bellflowers; thrives best in light, rich soil; some of the varieties flower the first season if sown early.

PERSICIFOLIA GRANDIFLORA (Peach Bells) — Undoubtedly one of the finest of the hardy Bellflowers; grows 2 to 3 feet high, with large single flowers.

Blue, White or Mixed. Pkt. 10c; %-oz. $1.00

CARPATICA (Carpathian Hare-Bell) Free-

flowering, hardy perennial, continuing in bloom the whole season; color clear blue or white; grows 6 inches high; especially good for edging.

Blue or White. Pkt. 10c; *4-oz. 75c

CANTERBURY BELLS

(Camapanula Medium)

Very ornamental garden plants of easiest culture; excellent for cutting; hardy bien- nial; 2^ feet high, producing large, bell- shaped flowers of exquisite colors. Hardy biennials. (See plants, page 81.)

Medium Single White, Blue, Rose or Mixed.

Pkt. 10c; l/s-oz. 45c Double Mixed, all colors. Pkt. 10c; '/8-oz. 50c CALYCANTHEMA.— (Cup and Saucer Can- terbury Bells.) — This is unquestionably one of the finest types; they have an extra large calyx, which is of the same color as the flower, giving the appearance of a cup and saucer.

Calycanthema, Pink, Lilac or White.

Pkt. 15c; 2 for 25c; %-oz. 75c Calycanthema, Mixed Colors.

Pkt. 10c; ya-oz. 60c R. R.’s PRIZE MIXTURE.— A mixture which contains every color and kind of both single and double biennial and perennials.

Pkt. 10c; '/s-oz. 50c

Medford, Ore., March 17, 1924. Routledge Seed & Floral Co.

Gentlemen: Your Seeds have always given me the best of satisfaction.

Respectfully yours,

EARL L. MILLER.

GREAT FOR FLOWER BEDS Read page 38, which tells all about our new product

“C-M” — Kiln-dried Pulverized Cow Manure.

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CANDYTUFT — IBERIS

Very popular free-flowering annual, fine for beds or cutting; 1 foot. June to frost if sown early and late.

EMPRESS. — A large-flowered variety of pur- est white; grown extensively for cut flow- ers; very desirable. Pkt. 5c; /+- oz. 35c

DWARF WHITE LITTLE PRINCE Grows

but 6 inches high and throws up strong trusses of pur^ white flowers; excellent for edging or bordering. Pkt. 10c; !4-oz. 40c PINK BEAUTY. — Fine, true pink, an exquis- ite flower. Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 40c

CRIMSON OR LILAC. — Very desirable colors;

your choice. Pkt. 10c; !4-oz. 35c

FINEST MIXED All colors.

Pkt. 5c; '/4-oz. 25c SEMPERVIRENS, — Perennial; pure white flowers, evergreen foliage; blooms in June; fine for edging, borders and rockeries; 1 foot. Pkt. 15c; 1-16-oz. 35c

CARDINAL CLIMBER

This glorious and absolutely distinct new annual climber is undoubtedly the greatest acquisition to the flower world in years, and the most beautiful and brilliant climber ever grown. It is a strong and rapid grower, at- taining a height of 25 feet with beautiful fern-like lacinated foliage and literally cov- ered with a blaze of fiery cardinal red flowers from mid-summer to frost. The flowers are about 1 inch in diameter and are borne in clusters of 5 to 7 blooms each. Like all “Ipo- moeas,” it delights in a warm, sunny situa- tion and good, rich soil. The seed should be soaked in water a few hours before sowing and not planted outside until about May 1.

Pkt. 15c; 2 Pkts. 25c; %-oz. 75c

CARNATION

Everyone loves Carnations. For started plants of the finest named varieties, see page 76.

MARGARET CARNATIONS The earliest to

bloom, and producing large, double, sweet- scented flowers; being half-hardy peren- nials, if they are slightly protected during the winter they will survive and flower profusely the next spring.

Red or White. — Large flowers.

Pkt. 15c; %-oz. $1.00 Choice Mixed. Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 60c

CELOSIA CRISTATA

(Cockscomb)

Showy, half-hardy annuals of easy cultiva- tion; 1 foot; producing large, brilliant, comb- like flower heads.

Glasgow Prize. — Showy, dark crimson comb.

Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 60c Finest Mixed. — Rich mixture of finest dwarf kinds. Pkt. 10c; 54 -oz. 40c

Celosia Plumosa

(Feathered Cockscomb)

The plant grows 2 to 3 feet, is of handsome pyramidal form, and the numerous massive plumes, which resemble an ostrich feather waving gracefully above the foliage, make it one of the most effective; of easy culture. Half-hardy annual.

THOMPSONI MAGNIFICA.— The most per- fect feathered variety. July to November.

Golden Plume. Pkt. 10c

Crimson Plume. Pkt. 10c

Finest Mixture. Pkt. 10c; *4- oz. 60c

Candy Tuft — Empress

CENTAUREA

(Bachelor’s Button — Cornflower)

Very popular annuals; will grow in the poorest of soil, either on seashore or moun- tains; seed can be sown either in fall or spring; sandy soil preferable; height 2y% feet.

Cyanus, Finest Single Mixed.

Pkt. 5c; *4-oz. 25c

CENTAUREA CYANUS fl. pi. (Double Bach- elor’s Button.) — Beautiful large double flowers.

Double Blue. Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 50c

Double Mixed. Pkt. 10c; *4-oz. 35c

CENTAUREA IMPERIALIS (Giant Corn- flower).— The flowers are of enormous size, fragrant and of charming colors; in form they resemble the fuzzy part of the thistle bloom. Excellent for cutting.

Mixed Colors. Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 35c

Marguerite.— White. Pkt. 10c; '/8-oz. 40c

MOSCHATUS (Sweet Sultan.) — Hardy an- nual, with very fragrant and showy flow- ers; 1% feet; June to September.

Finest Mixed. Pkt. 5c; %-oz. 35c

SAUREOLENS (Grecian Cornflower). — Yel- low flowers, showy. Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 35c

White Leaved Centurea

(Dusty Millers)

These are grown for foliage only; half- hardy annuals; leaves are silver-coated.

CANDISSIMA. — Thick, white, upright cut leaves; 1 foot. Pkt. 10c; 54-oz- 50c

GYM NOCARPA— Fine, fern-like leaves, very graceful and showy; iy2 feet.

Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 35c

CERASTIUM

(Snow in Summer)

TOMENTOSUM. — A very pretty dwarf white- leaved edging or rock plant, bearing small white flowers. Hardy, perennial. Pkt. 15c

We have Annual Flowering Plants in any quantity during April, May and June. See General Price List, page 78.

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COSMOS

Beautiful autumn-blooming' plants. They produce thousands of beautiful flowers, fur- nishing an abundance of cut blooms for autumn decorations. Can be sown in spring in the open ground, when danger of frost is past, or if wanted early the seed should be started under cover and afterwards trans- planted. Set plants not less than 18 inches apart. They prefer a soil rather light and not too rich, but do well almost anywhere.

Double Crested Extra Early

A new Cosmos of merit. “Double Crested" is unique and exceedingly pretty. Flowers are of good size, with full double centers, surrounded by a row of graceful ray petals. Very dainty and attractive (see illustration). The plants are vigorous, branching and well covered with blooms from September until frost. We offer and improved, selected, ex- tra early strain of this variety. Start early and transplant 2 feet apart. Rather poor, light soil, no fertilizer and little water will give earlier blooms. Pink Beauty, Crimson King or White Queen or Mixed.

Pkt. 15c; 3 for 30c; %-oz. $1.00

MAMMOTH EARLY FLOWERING A grand

improvement over the first early flowering Cosmos introduced. “Early Mammoth" will give you a profusion of very large, graceful, long-stemmed flowers that will come into bloom in July and last until frost if planted early and given good care.

Early White, Pink, Crimson or Mixed.

Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 35c

GIANT PERFECTION.— Very large and per- fect flowers often 3 to 4 inches across; plants 5 to 6 feet high. Blooms late.

Giant Mixed. Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 25c

Cosmos Plant in full bloom

New Double Crested Cosmos

COREOPSIS

(Lanceoiata Grandiflora)

Hardy perennial, with large, showy, bright yellow flowers, produced in the greatest abundance from June till frost. As a cut flower they stand near the head among hardy plants, having long stems and lasting in good condition a week or more. Easily grown from seed, flowering the first year, if sown early under glass.

(Plants, page 82.) Pkt. 10c; '/s-oz. 35c

CHRYSANTHEMUM

These are very showy flowers of easiest cultivation, flowering from July to frost; ex- cellent for cutting; height 2 feet. (For plants, see pages 76-82.)

Single Annual; Finest Mixed.

Pkt. 10c; *4- oz. 50c Double Annual, Finest Mixed.

Pkt. 10c; l/a-oz. 25c

LEUCANTHEMUM.— (See Shasta Daisy un- der Daisies, page 56; Plants, page 85.

CINERARIA

(Hybridi Grandiflora)

We pride ourselves in offering the choic- est strain of this gorgeous flower; grand, large blooms in umbel spikes are borne way above the foliage; colors and markings are superb; IVt feet; tender annual; start under glass, pot and keep inside for pots. Pkt. 35c

CLARKIA

This easily grown, hardy annual has been much improved in recent years, and the va- rieties offered below are now seen as cut flowers in most of the large cities. They do well either in sun or shade, growing 2 feet high, with leafy racemes of bright, pretty double flowers. Fine for cutting or massing in beds.

SEPARATE COLORS.— Double White, Crim- son or Salmon Pink. Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 40c ELEGANS DOUBLE MIXED.

Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 25c

CULTURAL DIRECTIONS FREE — Our 2-page leaflet gives full instructions on grow- ing flowers from seed. Free on request. Read it and be successful.

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A HEDGE of Free Flowering Dahlias is AS BEAUTIFUL and more showy than a hedge of ROSES. They are in full bloom when other flowers ARE SCARCE. Sea pages 91 to 96.

Chinese Wool Flower

COBAEA SCANDENS

Our most popular and rapid climbing an- nual, flowering the first season. Pretty, purple, bell-shaped flowers appear in great profusion during the fall months; foliage very graceful; 10 to 15 feet. Start seed un- der glass. (For plant, see page 77.)

Pkt. 10c; !4-oz. 35c

COLEUS

Beautiful foliage plants for house or garden. Easily raised if started early under glass.

HYBRIDA CHOICE MIXED.— Best strain.

Pkt. 25c

DAISIES

SHASTA DAISY. — Very popular and desir- able perennial; the large single white flow- ers are freely produced on long stems. We offer you the best strain in plants or seed. (See cut in Plant Department, page 85.)

Pkt. 10c; Vs-oz. 50c

Double Daisies. — (See Beilis, F. page 51, P. 82.)

African Daisy. — (See Dimorphotheca.)

DAHLIA

This very popular flower can easily be raised from seed; started inside in March will produce flowers in August.

CACTUS MIXED. — Double flowers with pointed or twisted petals. Pkt. 25c

DOUBLE FINEST M I XED.— Produce flow- ers of the “Show” or “Decorative Class.”

Pkt. 15c

SINGLE GIANT PERFECTION.— Single flow- ers of great size and beauty. Pkt. 10c DAHLIA BULBS.— Latest and best. (See pages 91 to 93.)

Hood River, Ore., Jan. 2, 1924. Routledge Seed & Floral Co.

Gentlemen: The Dahlias 1 raised from seeds bought of your firm, produced some of the most beautiful flowers I ever saw. Just as nice and large as I ever saw raised from the bulbs.

MRS. ELLA LUCAS.

CHINESE WOOLFLOWER

A new annual flower. Very showy, odd and novel. The bunches of wool-like glow- ing crimson flowers are produced in pro- fusion. Flowers come early and do not fade until hit by frost. Height 2 to 3 feet. Start early and transplant after danger of frost is over. A large bed of these plants certainly produce a magnificent display and will be a dazzling blaze of color from early, until frost. Pkt. 15c; 2 for 25c; |/8-oz. 75c

Cobaea Scandens

CYPRESS VINE

A fast-growing annual vine, with feathery dark-green foliage and star-like flowers, July to October; 20 feet. Plant early in light soil and warm location.

Finest Mixed. Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 35c

DIANTHUS— PINKS

(Garden Pink)

All varieties listed below are very desir- able, and will flower the first season, even sown out of doors in May; they flower early and continue throughout the entire summer; they are excellent for cutting, and bedding; 1 foot. For hardy plants see page 82. CINENSIS (Chinese Pink). — Large, showy flowers in unlimited variety of bright col- ors. Pkt. 10c; >4-oz. 50c

H EDDEWIGII. — (Japan Pink.) Beautiful rich colors. A very popular variety.

Finest Mixed. Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 50c

FIREBALL. — New, extra double, brilliant, dark scarlet; very beautiful.

Pkt. 10c; Yq-oz. 50c SNOWDRIFT ( Lancineatus), — Extra large, pure white, double, fringed. Fine for

border. Pkt. 10c; %-oz. $1.00

PRIZE MIXTURE.— Very rich mixture, all kinds. Unequaled. Pkt. 10c; V*'Oz. 75c

SEMPERFLORENS (Perennial Hardy Ever- blooming Garden Pinks). — Very beautiful, sweet-scented, double, semi -double and single flowers in great diversity of colors.

Pkt. 15c; %-oz. $1.00

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Deciduous — Lace Flower

DIDICUS — ‘ ‘ Lace Flower”

Hugelia Coerulea Bare, Dainty, Exquisite

A rare and lovely free -flowering half-hardy annual, growing about 18 inches high and branching nicely. Flowers light blue or lav- ender, very dainty and beautiful. The bloom is a cluster of tiny petaled flowers, quite full to the center, the pistils giving the ap- pearance of dainty lace. Florists grow it under glass for cut flowers. Plants set in the garden bloom from June until late fall. A new flower here, but a native of Australia. (See cut.) Pkt. 20c; 3 for 50c; %-oz. $1,00

DELPHINIUM

(Perennial Larkspur)

(See cut, page 83.) Handsome, hardy pe- rennial plants for the herbaceous border and shrubbery, producing a profusion of splendid spikes of flowers throughout the summer. The beautiful, graceful, long-stemmed flower spikes make handsome bouquets and last well when cut. If started early will bloom the first season from seed. (For large plants for quick effect, see page 82.)

R. R.'s PRIZE MIXTURE.— Superb Gold Medal collection of choicest hybrids; new, rare and beautiful shades. Wonderful for cut flow- ers and should be planted generously.

Pkt. 15c; %-oz. 75c BELLADONNA. — Very free and continuous bloomer; delicate and beautiful; clear light blue, large flowers, 4 feet.

Pkt. 25c; %-oz. $1.25 BELLAMOSUM. — This is a rich, deep blue form of the popular light blue Belladonna, having the same free-blooming and other good qualities. Pkt. 25c; %-oz. $1.00

CHINENSE (Blue Butterfly).— A distinct and neat variety growing about 18 inches high, with fine feathery foliage, and producing freely spikes of large blossoms of intense gentian-blue. Pkt. 15c; %-oz. 50c

CARDINALE. — Brilliant scarlet. Pkt. 25c

DOLICHOS

(Hyacinth Bean)

Annual climbers; beautiful foliage and clus- ters of hyacinth -like purple and white flow- ers, borne in clusters; 10 feet; July.

White, Purple or Mixed. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c

DIMORPHOTHECA

(African Daisies)

Hardy annual, great favorites on account of their extremely showy flowers, which are borne most profusely all summer; neat little plants 12 to 15 inches. They do well in dry, sunny situations. (See cut.)

AURANTIACA. — Its Marguerite-like blos- soms, 2 inches in diameter, are of a pe- culiarly rich, glossy orange-gold. Its strik- ingly brilliant coloring is rendered even more conspicuous by the dark colored disc surrounded by a black zone. Plants bear showy flowers very soon after being set.

Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 35c AURANTIACA HYBRIDS.— They range in color from purest white to red and bluish white tints, sulphur, lemon and bright golden yellow, golden orange, reddish yel- low changing to light salmon -rose, superb shades of salmon — very light to deep or- ange-salmon. There are also varieties with different colored zones; rare shades, rich and interesting. Pkt. 10c; ‘/8-oz. 25c

Digitalis — Foxglove Plant and Flower Spike

DIGITALIS

(Foxglove)

Hardy perennials; very desirable for effec- tive massing or grouping; invaluable either in the hardy border, between shrubs or in solid beds in open or shady places; 3 to 5 feet. For strong field-grown flowering plants, see page 82.

GLOXINAEFLORA. — A fine strain with hand- some spotted gloxinia-like flowers.

White, Purple, Rose or Mixed.

Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 35c GRANDIFLORA YELLOW.— Light yellow in good spikes. Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 40c

MONTROSA (Mammoth Foxglove). — The tall spikes of flower's are surmounted by one monstrous bloom; all colors mixed.

Pkt. 10c; ys- oz. 40c BEAUTY MIXTURE. — A grand mixture of all kinds, colors and shades.

Pkt. 10c; i/s-oz. 50c

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ESCHSCHOLTZIA

(California Poppy)

One of the most popular garden annuals; 1 foot. Sow the seed where plants are to re- main in the fall or early spring. It stands considerable cold and blooms early, profusely and continuously until July. Later sowings for late flowers. (See cut.)

New Hybrida Grandiflora Mixture. — This is a wonderful mixture of all the new colors and novelties in the erect large flowering Eschscholtzia. You will find a large per- centage of soft pink, scarlet, copper-red, cream, claret, royal purple and other rich and rare tones.

Pkt. 15c; 2 for 25c; %-oz. 40c Californica. — Bright yellow. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c Alba. — Pure white. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c

Carmine King. — A beautiful rose carmine.

Pkt. 10c; '/4-oz. 25c Golden West. — Very large, bright yeilow flow- ers with orange centers.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c Finest Mixed — All shades. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c

ECHINOCYSTIS LOBATA

(Wild Cucumber)

The fastest-growing annual vine in exist- ence; will grow 20 feet in six weeks; pretty foliage and inconspicuous white flowers; soak seed in water over night before planting in dry weather. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c

Echinocystis — Wild Cucumber

GAILLARDIA

(Blanket Flower)

Splendid, showy plants for beds or borders; excellent for cutting; the hardy perennial varieties; if sown early will bloom the first season; July to frost; IV% feet. (Field-grown plants, page 82.)

GRANDIFLORA SUPERBA. — Hardy peren- nial, splendid mixed single varieties in crimson and gold. Pkt. 15c; %-oz. 40c

LORENZIANA — Hardy annual; double flow- ers in red and yellow shades.

Pkt. 10c; '/8-oz. 25c

Eschscholtzia — California Poppy

GODETIA

(Satin Flower)

This showy, hardy annual deserves greater popularity. Attractive flowers of satiny tex- ture, from white to all shades of pink and crimson. They grow rapidly and flower profusely in poor soil, or easy cultivation. Fine for seashore or mountain resorts; 1 foot; July to October.

Dwarf White, Bright Red or Finest Mixed or Tall Mixed. Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 25c

GOURDS

These are desirable in many places where an immense amount of vine is wanted quick- ly. Most sorts are good for 20 feet in a season and the blooms of some are quite striking and handsome. With many sorts the fruit is unique and ornamental and often useful.

Calabash. — The famous pipe gourd, dipper shaped. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c

Egg, Orange. Turk’s Turban, Pear, Spoon or Mixed, all kinds. Pkt. 5c; %-oz. 15c

GERANIUM

ZONALE, MIXED. — A superb strain of the largest and finest varieties. Should be started indoors and transferred to the open in May or June. Pkt. 25c

GEUM

MRS. BRADSHAW.— A beautiful hardy pe- rennial, bearing profusely showy double dark-crimson flowers all through the sum- mer; a beautiful and popular flower for bouquets, beds and borders.

Pkt. 10c; '/g-oz. 50c

GOMPHRENA

(Globe Amaranth)

A dwarf hardy annual, with pretty clover- like beads of purple, white and red flowers; 2 feet; flowers everlasting.

Finest Mixed. Pkt. 5c; !4-oz. 25c

MORE HARDY FLOWERING SHRUBS should be planted in the West — they give no trou- ble, Increase in size and grow more beautiful year by year. See pages 100 to 104.

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GYNERIUM

(Pampas Grass)

ARGENTEUM. — Hardy perennial; the famous Pampas Grass, with beautiful silvery plumes; 10 feet. Pkt. 10c

Gypsophila — Baby’s Breath

GYPSOPHILA

(Angel-Baby’s Breath)

Pretty free-flowering, elegant plants, suc- ceeding in any garden soil. Their misty white panicles of bloom are largely used for mixing with other cut flowers. The annuals should be sown early in the spring, again in midsummer for a continuous supply.

ELEGANS ALBA GRANDIFLORA. — Hardy

annual, easily grown from seed; flowers small, pure white; 2 feet; June.

Pkt. 10c; i/4 -oz. 25c

“PARIS MARKET.’’— GRANDIFLORA ALBA.

Improved variety of above with larger, pure white flowers. Pkt. 10c; '/^-oz. 30c

ELEGANS ROSEA GRANDIFLORA. — Hardy annual; flowers delicate pink; very dainty.

Pkt. 10c; !4-oz. 35c ELEGANS CARMINEA. — A recent introduc- tion of a deep carmine. Annual.

Pkt. 10c; !4-°z. 35c MURALIS. — Hardy perennial; plants dwarf, about 6 inches; flowers shell pink; fine for borders or rock work.

Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 25c PANICULATA. — Hardy perennial; one of the finest for cutting; pure white flowers, very small, and borne in large, delicate sprays; June to September; 3 feet.

Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 25c PANICULATA FL. PL.— New, double-flow- ering. White. Pkt. 25c; 3 for 60c

(For strong roots of G. Paniculata for im- mediate effect, see page 83.)

HELIOTROPE

Delightfully fragrant, half-hardy perennial; popular pot and garden bedding plant; also for cutting. Some of the best plants may be raised from seed very readily; 1V% feet; start inside or under glass.

FINEST MIXED. Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 50c

Helianthus— New Miniature

HELIANTHUS

(Sunflower)

Hardy annual Sunflowers are indispensable for cutting and a bright display of yellow flowers in the garden. Plant early in a sunny place and have a constant supply of flowers until cut down by severe frosts. We offer some improved types of special merit.

CUCUMERIFOLIUS — STELLA (Improved Miniature Sunflower). Grows about 3 feet tall, covered with pretty single flowers of the purest golden yellow, with black disc. Fine for cutting. (See cut, next page.)

Pkt. 10c; *4-oz. 35c

ORION. — Artistic and effective new variety of “Stella.” The petals are twisted like a Cactus Dahlia. Pkt. 10c; *4-oz. 35c

NEW MINIATURE MIXED.— A multitude of

new varieties have been raised from the popular Miniature Sunflower, which we offer in mixture. They all differ from the parent, most of them being larger, and many with curiously twisted petals. The prevailing colors are pale yellow, golden yellow and creamy white, some with black centers, and all beautiful; for cutting they are indispensable. Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 35c

GLOBOSUS FISTULOSUS (Globe or Dahlia Sunflower). Flowers large, double, very full in the center and of a rich saffron color; 6 feet; annual. Pkt. 10c; *4-oz. 25c

PERENNIAL MIXED A choice mixture of

the best perennial varieties.

Pkt. 15c; '/s-oz. $1.00

HELICHRYSUM

(Straw Flower)

Monstrosum FI. PI. — One of of the best of “Everlastings.” Make a fine display in the garden. Especially grown to dry and use in baskets and vases through the winter. When half open cut, strip off all leaves and hang head downward in a dark, dry place until cured; plant 12 inches apart; hardy annuals; 2 y2 feet.

Fireball, Goldenball, Salmon Queen, Silverball or Double Mixed. Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 35c

FEED YOUR PLANTS.— You must supply “feed,” in other words, fertilizer, if you want the best results. Read about “Wonder” and “C-M,” pages 38-39.

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White, Rose, Crimson, Yellow, Salmon-Rose or Mixed. Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 75c

NEWPORT PINK.— New. The finest pure

pink variety, exquisite in shade, flowers double. Pkt. 15c; '/8-oz. 40c

ALLEGHENY. — Semi - double; mammoth flowers, having the edges of the petals finely fringed and lacinated; will bloom the first year if sown early.

Choicest Mixed. Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 60c

NEW ANNUAL EVER- BLOOM I NG.— Seeds sown in the house in March will produce flowers in July on plants 4 feet high; how- ever, th© plants do not attain their per- fection until their second year, when they grow 6 to 8 feet high, and flower contin- uously from June till frost.

Single Mixed. Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 50c

Double Mixed. Pkt. 15c; %-oz. 75c

Double Hollyhock

HUNNEMANNIA

FUMARIAEFOLIA (Giant Yellow Tulip Poppy). — Hardy annual; foliage fern-like; flowers tulip -shaped, golden yellow; very showy; July to frost.

Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 35c

HOLLYHOCK

One of the most majestic of hardy plants, and a clump or line in any garden gives an effect not attainable with any other plant. For planting among shrubbery or forming a background for other flowers, it is without equal. Seed sown any time before late sum- mer will produce fine plants for flowering next year.

C HATER'S DOUBLE Our superb strain of

this is the best that can be produced; seeds saved from the most double flowers.

HUMULUS

(Japanese Hop)

Hardy annual climber: of rapid growth ; attains a height of 12 feet. Cut, opposite page.

JAPONICA VARIEGATA. — Foliage green and white; very pretty and effective; not affected with insects. Pkt. 10c; %-oz, 35c

ENGLISH HOP ROOTS. Pg. 113. Each 15c

Humulus — Japanese Hop

KOCHIA

SUMMER CYPRESS or BURNING BUSH.—

Annual; forms dense bushes of upright plumage-like foliage; during the summer they remain light green and in early fall they change to carmine and blood red; 2 feet; make a dainty and showy hedge or nice single specimens.

Pkt. 10c; *4-oz. 35c

KUDZU VINE

(Pueraria Thumbergiana)

A twisting vine of remarkably rapid growth, attaining a length of 40 to 50 feet in one season from established roots; hardy perennial, though the vine dies down every winter in the North. Foliage large and lobed; purple, pea-shaped flowers in clusters, borne late in the season. A fine vine for arbors, verandas, etc. Easily grown from seed. Pkt. 10c; *4-oz. 50c

LINUM

(Flowering Flax)

GRANDIFLORUM RUBRUM (Scalet Flax).—

One of the most effective and showy bedding plants, of long duration, having fine foliage and delicate stems, with brilliant scarlet- crimson flowers; hardy annual; 1 ft.

Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 25c

LATHYRUS LATIFOLIUS

PERENNIAL SWEET PEA. — Free flower- ing, hardy perennial climbers, bearing beautiful flowers all season.

White or Pink. Pkt. 15c; %- oz. 75c

Mixed. ' Pkt. 10c; *4- oz. 50c

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GLADIOLI BULBS make a beautiful display when in bloom and are of the easiest culture and really not expensive, as they multiply rapidly. See pages 87 to 91.

LOBELIA

ERIN US GRACILIS. — Trailing, excellent for vases, hanging baskets and window boxes. Bright blue flowers. Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 50c

HYBRIDA SAPPHIRE ’(New) This is by

far the most beautiful trailing Lobelia to date; very large, deep sapphire blue flow- ers, with a large and clear white eye; very free and early flowering; extra long trailer, for baskets and boxes. Pkt. 25c; Vs-oz. $1.25 CRYSTAL PALACE COM PACTA. — Little dwarf bedding plant; dark blue flowers cover the whole plant during the entire season; very compact and used extensively in carpet bedding or edging; height 4 inches. Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 75c

WHITE GEM. — Compact little plants, cov- ered with snow-white flowers. Pkt. 10c

CARDI N ALIS (Cardinal Flower). — Hardy per- ennial garden plant, with spikes of deep cardinal red flowers; August and Septem- ber; 3 feet. Pkt. 15c; l/a-oz. $1.00

LUPINUS

Ornamental, free -flowering, easily grown, with long, graceful, upright spikes of rich and variously colored pea-shaped flowers; valuable for mixed borders and beds. ANNUAL TALL M IXED.— Valuable for cut- ting; 2 feet. Pkt. 10c; *4-oz. 35c

POLYPHYLLUS MIXED. — Showy peren- nials, growing stout and erect; good for cutting, flowers in white, rose and blue colors; 3 feet; May and June.

Pkt. 10c; *4-oz. 35c

LARKSPUR— Annual

Unsurpassed by any other hardy annual. Seed sown in the open ground in April or May will produce flowers from July to frost. Their free, graceful habit and lovely bright flowers are very effective for beds or bor- ders. Charming cut flowers for decoration.

TALL DOUBLE STOCK FLOWERED.— The

finest tall branching variety with splendid sprays of beautiful flowers; 3 feet. White, Pink, Lustrous Carmine — Sky Blue, Dark Blue or Mixed. All colors Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 50c

EXQUISITE.— New, a beautiful soft pink. A charming new shade that will be highly prized by florists.

Pkt. 15c; %-oz. 35c

TALL HYACINTH— FLOWERED. The flow- ers are very large, double, and come in the most beautiful colors. The tall, handsome spikes of flowers are produced early in the season. Excellent for bouquets.

Finest Mixed. Pkt. 10c; >4-oz. 40c

DOUBLE DWARF ROCKET.— 1 foot; com- pact growing bush, splendid spikes of dou- ble flowers in all colors.

Mixed. Pkt. 10c; *4-oz. 40c

EMPEROR. — Slender spikes of exquisite dou- ble flowers in unlimited quantity and of del- icate shades; 2 feet.

Mixed. Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 40c

PERENNIAL LARKSPUR. — (See Delphin- ium, page 57; plants, page 83.)

LYCHNIS

CHALCEDONICA. — Hardy perennial produc- ing bright scarlet flowers of maltese cross form, in medium size flat umbels, handsome for beds and borders. Of easy culture, bloom- ing the first year if sown early. Very bright and showy, 2 to 3 feet. Pkt. 10c; l/a-oz. 30c

Mignonette — Flower Spikes (See page 62)

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MARIGOLDS

The African and French Marigolds are old favorite free-flowering annuals of easy cul- ture; both are extremely effective. The Afri- can have uniformly large yellow or orange - colored flowers, and are well adapted for large beds or mixed borders; the French are dwarfer in growth, with beautifully striped flowers, and better suited for low beds or borders; they succeed best in a light soil, with full exposure to the sun. A vase or bowl of any of the rich yellow sorts, in com- bination with a few blue Larkspurs or Corn- flowers, is very striking.

TALL AFRICAN, DOUBLE.— (See cut.) Splendid for cutting and decoration; 3 feet.

Orange Prince Enormous double flowers

of rich deep golden orange.

Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 25c

Lemon Queen. — Extra large double flowers of a clear canary yellow.

Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 25c

Eldorado. — Double flowers of large size in all shades of yellow. Pkt. 10c; !/g-oz. 40c

Tall African Double Mixed. — All shades.

Pkt. 5c; %- oz. 35c

DWARF FRENCH. — These form small, com- pact bushes about 12 inches high, • covered with smaller but very rich colored flowers. Dwarf Golden Ball. — Flowers ball-shaped, pure golden yellow. Pkt. 10c; '/g-oz. 30c Dwarf Dark Brown. — Rich reddish-brown or mahogany marked with orange; double.

Pkt. 10c; '/g-oz. 35c Dwarf Gold Striped. — Very double, mahog- any red, striped with gold.

Pkt. 10c; Ys- oz. 40c Dwarf French Double Mixed. — All shades.

Pkt. 5c; 14-oz. 35c

TALL FRENCH DOUBLE MIXED.— 2 feet.

Pkt. 5c; *4- oz. 25c

African Marigold

Dwarf French Single

Legion of Honor. — Golden yellow marked with velvety brown. Pkt. 10c; l/g-oz. 30c

New Dwarf Marigold

SIGNATA PUMILA. — A miniature marigold flowering, compact little plant, 6 to 8 inches high and completely covered with flowers which are bright yellow with a brown stripe down the center of each petal. Very strik- ing for edgings. Pkt. 15c; 2 for 25c

Walla Walla, Wash. Routledge Seed & Floral Co.

Gentlemen : I was certainly pleased with the seeds I received from you last Spring. My Zinnias and French Marigolds outclassed all my friends’ in colors and size.

Please be sure and send me your new Catalog. Sincerely,

ANNA J. GREGORY.

MIGNONETTE

(Reseda)

A universal favorite; very fragrant; no home garden is complete without Mignon- ette. It needs a cool soil only moderately rich; grows 8 to 15 inches high and is treated as a half-hardy annual. (See cut.)

GRAN Dl FLORA. — Large - flowering, sweet, fragrant, spikes of greenish yellow color.

Pkt. 5c; oz. 35c DEFIANCE. — Giant spikes; flowers abundant and very fragrant. Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 25c

GOLIATH RED — Excellent for pots or gar- den; highly colored, fragrant flowers.

Pkt. 10c; Ys- oz. 35c WHITE PEARL.— New; the best white flow- er; very attractive. Pkt. 10c; '/g-oz. 35c

MIMULUS

MOSCHATUS (Muskplant) — A pretty, trail- ing plant with small yellow flowers, giv- ing forth a musk-like fragrance; fine for hanging baskets, etc. Annual. Pkt. 15c

MYOSOTIS

(Forget-Me-Not)

Few spring flowers are more admired than the lovely Forget-Me-Nots, which are espe- cially effective when grown in masses. Hardy perennials if given slight protection through the winter.

Seed may be sown any time from spring till mid-summer. The Alpestris and Dissi- tiflora come into bloom in April, and are largely used for bedding between plantings of Dutch flowering bulbs. The Palustris sorts do not bloom till May, but continue till fall. Perennial plants, page 82.

DISSITI FLORA. — Rich blue; early flowers in fine sprays; 6 inches.

Pkt. 15c; %-oz. $1.50 ALPESTRIS VICTORIA. — Of bushy habit; bearing large, double, bright blue flowers; yellow eye; very fine; 6 inches.

Pkt. 10c; Ys- oz. $1.00 ALPESTRIS ROYAL BLUE. — Rich indigo blue; 9 inches. Pkt. 15c; Ys- oz. 50c

FINEST MIXED. — A mixture of blue, rose and white varieties. Pkt. 10c; Ys- oz. 40c PALUSTRIS SEMPERFLORENS. — Peren- nial; flowers bright blue; blooms from early spring until autumn.

Pkt. 15c; '/g-oz. $1.00

BUY a package of WONDER ODORLESS FERTILIZER and feed your plants accord- ing to directions. YOU WILL BE PLEASED at the results. See page 38.

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Morning Glory

MARVEL OF PERU

(Four o'clock)

Hardy annual, flowering- from July to Oc- tober; brilliant colors; 3 feet.

Finest Mixed. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c

MOONFLOWER— Ipomoea

GRANDIFLORA ALBA Large, heart-

shaped leaves, and large, pure white flow- ers, which open only late in the evening; 10 feet. Pkt. 15c; Za-oz. 25c

MORNING GLORY

(Ipomoea)

The tall varieties are popular, well known, rapid-growing climbers of the easiest culti- vation; very fine for covering arbors, trel- lises, porches, etc.; give them rich soil and a warm situation. The Minor or Dwarf va- rieties flower very freely.

CONVOLVULUS MAJOR.— Tall, choice, sin- gle mixed; all colors. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c

CONVOLVULUS MINOR. — Dwarf mixed. Very spreading; 12 inches.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c

IMPERIAL JAPANESE FRI NGED. — These have very large fringed flowers in a great variety of the most exquisite colorings; handsome foliage. Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c

DOUBLE MIXED. Pkt. 15c; !4-oz. 35c

CHOICE PRIZE MIXTURE.— This is a mix- ture of both American and Japanese varie- ties; very choice. Large Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c (Note.— Soak the Japanese Morning Glory seed in warm water for 24 hours before planting.)

NEMESIA

GRANDIFLORA COMPACTA TRIUMPH.—

A very pretty, half-hardy, free-flowering annual; the plants grow about a foot high and the beautiful, dainty flowers are very varied in color, including rose, yellow, blue, orange, etc. An ideal bedding plant. Seed sown in the autum makes beautiful pot plants for early spring blooming.

Mixed Colors. Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 75c

NICOTIANA

One of the easiest annuals to raise and one of the most effective. The flowers are long tubed, star-shaped, and are produced in great profusion. The flowers open toward evening and emit a powerful perfume. AFFINIS. — Delightfully sweet-scented, pure white flowers, blooming continually; 2 to 3 feet. Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 25c

AFFINIS HYBRIDA Splendid hybrids in

blue, red and rose, etc., shades.

Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 30c SANDERAE. — Of elegant branching habit, and bearing on light, graceful stems great quantities of very beautiful rosy carmine flowers; all-summer valuable border plant;

3 feet. Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 30c

NIGELLA

(Love In a Mist — Devil in the Bush)

A compact free-flowering plant with finely cut foliage and pretty feathery flowers; hardy annuals; blue and white; 1 Ys feet.

Double Mixed. Pkt. 10c; Za-oz. 15c

MISS JEKYLL. — A lovely variety with corn- flower blue blossoms; splendid for cutting.

Pkt. 10c; Za-oz. 25c

NASTURTIUM — TALL OR CLIMBING

The most popular and most beautiful free- flowering annual climbing vines. These are all of strong, vigorous growth, throwing out running shoots that can be trained upon strings or wires, or can be readily made to climb ordinary paling fences or wire netting. They are very showy also planted at the top of a steep slope and allowed to run down the bank. We offer only the finest strains, pro- ducing the largest and richest flowers.

Your choice, Pkt. 10c; full collection, 8 kinds, 50c; per oz., any kind, 25c.

Asa Gray. — Light yellow, almost white.

Black Prince. — Velvety crimson, dark leaved. Firefly. — Bright yellow, spotted cardinal red, calyx and spur ruby; very pretty and showy.

Golden Queen — Sunflower yellow, very fine. Primrose. — Creamy yellow, very pleasing. Princess Victoria Louise — Cream white, scar- let spot.

Regina. — Beautiful light salmon.

Spitfire Bright fiery scarlet.

Tall Prize Mixture

Routledge Tall Prize Mixture. — This is un- doubtedly the finest mixture of tall nas- turtiums offered anywhere; every shade is grown separatelv and then mixed; dark leaved. Large Pkt. 15c; oz. 25c; %-lb. 75c

Tall Choice Mixed — A very fine selection of beautiful varieties.

Large Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; '/i-lb. 60c

Ivy- Leaved, Finest Mixed. — The ivy leaves, borne on very slender stems, are of a dark metallic color, which forms a striking contrast to the beautiful flowers; an ex- cellent variety for vases, hanging baskets, etc. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c

Variegated Queens. — A new strain of tall Nasturtiums having beautifully variegated leaves; green, white and yellow; flowers large and of many bright colors.

Superb Mixed Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c

STEM-U-PLANT. — A Fertilizer in “tablet" form, is very convenient, clean and satisfactory way to supply necessary plant food. See page 39.

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NASTURTIUMS— Continued

DWARF NASTURTIUMS

These are of dwarf, compact, rounded growth and are especially desirable for plant- ing as borders to flower-beds or along gar- den walks. As with all Nasturtiums, they succeed best on light, well-drained soils or in slightly raised beds.

Aurora. — Terra cotta, reddish orange.

Beauty. — Yellow and scarlet, very pretty. Bronze. — Reddish golden bronze, rich. Crystal Palace Gem. — Rich yellow, spotted maroon.

Empress of India — Dark scarlet, dark leaved. Golden King. — Rich Indian yellow, dark

leaved.

Vesuvius or Salmon Queen. — Salmon rose. Price, all above Dwarf varieties, Pkt. 10c; Full Collection of 7 Pkts. 50c; per oz. 25c.

R. R.’s Dwarf Beauty Mixture

Composed of new and rare sorts; exceedingly brilliant and beautiful. A mixture of very lovely, true dwarf varieties.

Large Pkt. 15c; oz. 25c; %-lb. 75c CHOICE DWARF MIXED.— Not equal to above, but far superior to most mixtures.

Large Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; ^4-lb. 60c

PORTULACA

Low-growing or creeping tender annual, six to eight inches high, and bearing glossy, cup-shaped blossoms in very brilliant and gorgeous colors. The foliage and stems are thick. The seed germinates slowly and should be started under glass or when the weather is hot. These flowers love the sun- shine and do best on rather dry ground; ex- cellent for embankments.

Single, Finest Mixed. Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 40c

Double, Finest Mixed. Pkt. 15c; %-oz. 75c

PENTSTEMON

(Beard Tongue)

The handsome, brilliant flowers are borne on long terminal spikes, much resembling Gloxinias. Perennial; will bloom the first season if sown early; 3 feet. All colors from yellow to red and purple.

HYBRIDA MIXED. Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 50c

PHLOX DRUMMONDI

One of the showiest and most easily raised of all annuals. We know of nothing which produces such a continuous supply of the most attractive flowers in a most wonderful range of colors; 1 foot. Seed should be sown in the ground as soon as danger of frost is over and in a few weeks the beds are a blaze of glory.

DRUMMONDI GRANDIFLORA, MIXED.— A splendid mixture of all shades and colors.

Pkt. 10c; y»- oz. 35c. SEPARATE COLORS.— White, Pink, Rose, Scarlet, Lilac, Primrose or Striped.

Pkt. 10c; Ys-oz. 50c DECUSSATA (Tall Perennial Phlox).— One of the finest perennials with its ex- tremely large heads of the most magnifi- cent colored \ flowers, blooming in August and September. Pkt. 10c; %-oz. $1.00

PERENNIAL PHLOX PLANTS on page 84. All kinds Annual Plants, page 78.

Shaniko, Ore., May 18, 1924. Routledge Seed & Floral Co.

Gentlemen : I am very pleased with my order of Flowers I got from you in April.

MRS. H. W. LANG.

PRIMULA

(Primrose)

The first two varieties named below are hardy, early-blooming garden plants, and the others beautiful winter-blooming house plants. Their various forms and blending of colors are exceedingly pleasing and effective. They thrive best in a rich, loamy soil.

POLYANTHUS (Veris Mixed) .— Eearly bloom- ing, dwarf growing plants, valuable for out- door bedding and edging, 8 inches, peren- nial.

Mixed. Pkt. 15c.

VULGARIS (Veris Aureau). — Yellow, com- mon, English Primrose; hardy garden va- riety; perennial; 8 inches. Pkt. 15c

OBCONICA GRANDIFLORA HYBRIDS.— A

lovely, profuse bloomer, bearing beautiful clusters of single flowers for pots only.

Pkt. 25c

SINENSIS OR CHINESE PRI M ROSE.— Beau- tiful, large, fringed flowers; especially fine for winter and spring flowers in the house; free bloomers.

Finest Mixed. Pkt. 35c

PYRETHRUM

AUREUM. — Golden Feather. — Half-hardy, pe- rennial; valuable for edging, as their yellow foliage makes a fine contrast with other bedding plants; 6 inches. Pkt. 10c

HYBRIDUM GRANDIFLORUM.— Produce in early spring and again in the fall, large r’-Msy-like flowers in a wide range of col- ors. Excellent for cutting.

Pkt. 15c; ys- oz. $1.00

PERENNIAL FLOWERS are rapidly gaining in favor. MORE should be planted; they are beautiful in borders, beds or among shrubbery, and flower each year. See pages 80 to 85.

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New Fringed Hybrida

PETUNIA

One of our easiest culti- vated and freest flowering annuals. Will succeed al- most anywhere and give a continuity of the most bril- liant bloom from June till killed by frost. Excellent for balcony or porch boxes.

The strains we offer are the very choicest obtainable.

SINGLE VARIETIES Ruffled Giants, Prize Mixture

Ruffled Giant Prize Mix- ture. — This strain pro- duces in great profusion enormous flowers, having edges of petals beauti- fully ruffled and fluted; of great variety pf colors, many being beautifully veined; unsurpassed for size and beauty.

Pkt. 35c; 1,000 seeds $3.00

New Fringed Hybrida

A lovely petunia with charming fringed flowers of exquisite forms and beautiful col- ors. Not equal in size to Ruffled Giant, but they are more delicate and really beautiful.

Pkt. 25c; 3 for 60c

LARGE-FLOWERED FINEST MIXED Fine

large flowers in superb mixture.

Pkt. 15c; Ys-oz. $1.00

FINE MIXED. — An assortment of medium- sized flowers; fine for bedding.

Pkt. 10c; Va-oz. 50c

New — Separate Colors

PINK TRIUMPH— NEW.— Of large size, beau- tifully ruffled, a clear, bright pink. A charming free -flowering variety.

Pkt. 20c; 3 for 50c

GIANT WHITE. — Unrivaled for beauty of texture and size. A glistening satiny white with yellow throat. Pkt. 20c; 3 for 50c

ELKS' PURPLE. — Giant single purple.

Pkt. 35c

PRIDE OF PORTLAND. — Beautiful fringed pink. Very popular local variety. Pkt. 35c

BALCONY PETUNIAS. — A new and splendid free, large-flowering type for windows, bas- kets, vases or bedding.

Balcony, White, Rose or Deep Blue.

Pkt. 20c; 3 for 45c ROSY MORN. — Soft carmine pink, with white throat. A wonderful bloomer and fine for beds or border. Pkt. 15c; '/s-oz. 75c

DOUBLE PETUNIAS

All of our Double Petunias are selected with greatest care, and contain as large a percent- age of double flowers as it is possible to obtain.

GIANT DOUBLE, FINEST MIXED HY- BRIDS.— A new and exceptionally fine strain; unsurpassed for the large, beauti- fully colored double flowers.

Pkt. 50c; 500 seeds $3.00

GIANT DOUBLE MIXED.— Large fringed flowers of wonderful form and beauty. Quite true. Pkt. 35c; 500 seeds $2.50

CHOICE DOUBLE MIXED.— Large per cent of double flowers. Pkt. 25c; 500 seeds $2.00

POPPY — PAP AVER

Universal favorite of the easiest culture. They produce a wealth of the most beautiful and showy blooms. Both perennial and an- nual poppies bloom the first year from early- sown seed. Perennial varieties will, but an- nuals will not, transplant safely, therefore sow the annuals where they are to remain and thin out, giving each plant ample room to grow and develop.

FLANDERS. — The scarlet poppy of the fields of Flanders, made famous in the song and story of the great war and familiar to all members of the A. E. F. who served in Belgium and France. Remarkable for their tenacity of growth and their profuse flow- ering quality. Flowers satiny, crinkled, bright scarlet, nicely poised on slender stems. About the size of Shirley. Flower first sea- son from early-sown seed.

Pkt. 10c; %- lb. 25c

CARNATION FLOWERED (Annual).— Splen- did double fringed flowers.

Mixed Colors. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c

TALL PEONY FLOWERED.— Large, hand- some, showy double globular flowers resem- bling a double Peony (annuals). We offer 2 beautiful colors, Shrimp Pink and Vermilion Red. Pkt. 10c; </4-oz. 20c

SHIRLEY (Annual). — Charming poppies. Flowers single and semi-double, and range in color from the purest white through the delicate shades of pale pink, rose and car- mine to the deepest crimson and blood-red, while many are daintily edged and shaded. The petals are like silk. Free-blooming and fine for borders or beds; iy2 to 2 feet. Mixed. Pkt. 10c; *4-oz. 25c; oz. 75c

ANNUAL SUPERB MIXTURE.— A superior strain, containing the choicest of single and double varieties in all of the brightest colors. Pkt. 5c; oz. 35c

CALIFORNIA.— See Escholtzia, page 57.

PLANT COLLECTION FOR HANGING BASKETS.— We will send a fine collection of two upright and four trailing plants for 75c postpaid.

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POPPY — Continued

ICELAND, OR NUDICAULE (Perennial).— These are of a very graceful, neat habit, with bright green, fern -like foliage, formed in tufts, from which issue slender stalks, about 12 inches in height, bearing beauti- ful brilliant single flowers in endless pro- fusion, and most useful for cutting. (For plants, see page 84.)

Yellow, White, Scarlet. Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 50c Single Mixed. Pkt. 10c; ys-oz. 35c

Double Iceland Mixed. Very choice strain, double flowers. Pkt. 15c; %-oz. $1.00

GIANT ORIENTAL POPPIES

Among hardy perennials these hold an unrivaled position for gorgeous effectiveness. Height 2 to 3 feet, flowers immense, often 6 inches across. Excellent cut for decora- tion. Plant in the open ground in June or July to bloom the following season.

Oriental Brilliant. — Bright scarlet, black spots at base of each petal. Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 75c

Oriental Princess Victoria. — A beautiful salmon-pink; wonderful flower. Pkt. 25c

Oriental Hybrids Mixed. — All colors.

Pkt. 15c; oz. $1.00

GIANT PANSIES

Pansy Plants, Page 78

This popular flower thrives best on a cool, moist, but well-drained soil enriched with well-rotted barnyard manure or fine ground bone. Seeds sown early will produce fine plants for summer blooming. The florists' method, though, is to sow in July or August, and protect the plants during the winter, and they will flower continuously early the following spring and summer.

ROUTLEDGE PRIZE MIXTURE.— For vari- ety of markings, beauty of form, size and splendid texture, this superb strain cannot be excelled. Pkt. 25c; %-oz. $1.25

STEELE'S MATSO DON. —This superb strain is famous among professional florists every- where. Flowers rare and rich in colors and of giant size; Oregon grown.

Mixed. Pkt. 20c; %-oz. $1.00

GIANT TRIMARDEAU.— The most popular bedding strain for this locality and de- servedly so, on account of the strong, sturdy plants and the enormous flowers of the greatest variety of colors.

Finest Mixed. Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 50c

CHOICE MIXED. — A fine bedding strain.

Pkt. 5c; y8- oz. 35c

New Giant Pansies, Separate Colors

Pkt. 25c; full collection of 10 ,pkts. for $2.00

TTour choice of the following named varieties: ADONIS, NEW. — Of huge size, light blue, baby blue and lavender shades.

PRINCE HENRY.— Giant, splendid dark blue.

MADAME PERRETT. — Distinct and beauti- ful type, edges filled; dark wine pink and red.

Shirley— Poppy

FOR HARDY POPPY PLANTS SEE PAGE 84.

GRAND DUKE MICHEL.— A giant, pure white. The best in this color.

MLLE. IRENE.— New. New color in pansies, Tango Red; a grand flower, long stem.

MLLE. ISABELLE.— Novelty, ruffled bronze and yellow; a giant in size.

VULCANO.— Novelty. A rich velvety Bur- gundy red; immense flowers.

PANAMA PACIFIC.— A huge deep yellow, some pure yelow, others with dark eyes.

MADAME STEELE.— A giant, true royal pur- ple. A very profuse bloomer.

BRONZE MASTODON.— Giant, all shades from bronze to old gold; wonderful colors.

PLANTS — Large flowering, choice pansy plants, ready very early in the spring. €an be safely sent by mail. Blooming plants, 12 in a basket, by express. See page 78.

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RICINUS

(Castor Oil Bean)

A magnificent and highly ornamental plant, with picturesque foliage and stately growth combined with brilliant colored fruit of the giant varieties. Grown as single specimens on lawns and on pleasure grounds, they form a striking feature; hardy annuals.

ZANZIBARENSIS, Mixed.— Very ornamental; dark bronzy green and red leaves; 8 to 10 feet high. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c

SANGUINEUS TRICOLOR.— Blood red stems,, deep green leaves, with red veins; 6 feet.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c

GIBSON I . — New, dark red foliage; 5 feet.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c FINEST MIXED.— All kinds. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c

RUDBECKIA

(Cone Flower)

BICOLOR SUPERBA. — Fine free -flowering annual variety; 2 feet; producing in great abundance on long stems its bright yellow double flowers. (Plants, page 84.) Pkt. 10c

FULGIDA. — Hardy perennial sort, producing in masses during August and September brilliant orange-yellow flowers; 3 feet.

Pkt. 10c

NEWMANI. — Perennial; large, bright orange- yellow flowers, dark centers. Pkt. 15c

Phlox Drummondi

Salpiglossis

SCHIZANTHTJS

(Butterfly Flower)

Beautiful garden annuals; flowers charm- ingly fringed and delicately colored; 1 to 2 feet.

GRANDIFLORA MIXED. Pkt. 10c; Vs-oz. 75c

SNAPDRAGON

See Antirrhinum. Page 51. Plants, 78-79.

Salvia

SALVIA

(Scarlet Sage)

The Scarlet Sage has long been a favorite bedding plant, bearing long spikes of brilliant scarlet flowers in great profusion from July till frost; seed should be sown as early as possible, either indoors or in a hotbed, and the young plants transferred to their flower- ing quarters when the weather has become settled and warm.

SPLENDENS COMPACTA. — A splendid, showy variety, with large spikes of bright rich scarlet flowers; 3 feet.

Pkt. 10c; '/8-oz. 50c

AMERICA— NEW. — Of dwarf, bushy, compact growth, very uniform, early and continuous bloomer. Flowers brilliant, rich scarlet. 1 Vz feet. Pkt. 25c; '/8-oz. 75c

BONFIRE. — Of bushy, compact growth. Flow- ers dark, rich scarlet, on spikes which stand clear of the foliage and attract attention at once; 2 feet. Pkt. 15c; Zs-oz. 60c

ZURICH. — A splendid new dwarf, of special merit; early. Brilliant scarlet and very free- flowering; 15 to 18 inches. A very popular variety. Pkt. 15c; '/g-oz. 75c

SALPIGLOSSIS

Produces very showy, trumpet-shaped flow- ers of large size and rich, gorgeous colors; fine for beds and one of the pettiest cut flow- ers we have. Of easy culture and very popu- lar; half-hardy annuals. 2 feet.

EXHIBITION MIXTURE.— Large flowering, of the very choicest colors. Pkt. 10c; J/g-oz. 60c Strong plants in May. $1.00 dozen, postpaid

Special shades as follows: PURPLE and GOLD, SCARLET and Gold, VELVETY RED, WHITE, BROWN and GOLD, LIGHT BLUE. Pkt. 15c; Zs-oz. $1.00. PLANTS MIXED COL- ORS IN MAY, $1.00 DOZ., POSTPAID.

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Stocks

SOABIOSA

(Morning Bride — Pin Cushion Flower, Etc.)

The hardy annuals are easily grown from seeds sown after danger of frost is over. Their beautiful, dainty flowers are freely pro- duced from July to frost; 2 feet. For cut flowers they are wonderful, lasting for nearly a week.

SEPARATE COLORS. — Double Lavender, Rose, Yellow, Scarlet or White

Pkt. 10c; ys-oz. 35c

Finest Mixed. — Large, double flowers.

Pkt. 10c; Va- oz. 25c

SWEET WILLIAM

Hardy biennial, well known and very popu- lar. The handsome, showy heads of brilliant flowers from June to September are very •effective.

Dark Crimson, White, Pink Beauty or Mam- moth Single Mixed. Pkt. 10c; Va-oz. 50c Doubie Mixed. — All colors.

Pkt. 10c; Va-oz. 40c

SHAMROCK

TRUE IRISH. Pkt. 25c

STATICE

Splendid hardy perennials, either for the border or rockery, producing all summer cloud-like panicles of minute flowers, which can be dried and used for winter bouquets. 2 feet. The new and improved varieties are very desirable and pleasing.

LATI FLORA. — (Perennial.) Deep blue.

Pkt. 10c

SINUATA.— Annual Statice, in blue, rose or white. Pkt. 10c

THUNBERGIA

Extremely pretty yellow flowers with dark eye; rapid-growing annual trailers; used largely for vases, window boxes, etc. ; will flower all summer till frost; 5 feet.

Finest Mixed. Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 75c

STOCK

(Gilliflower)

By far one of the most popular annuals for garden or greenhouse culture. They are superb for cutting and are of great value for bouquet work. Flowers are of delicious frag- rance, large, mostly double, and borne on handsome spikes; all will flower the first year. They are very hardy and often remain in bloom in the yard all winter in the vicinity of Portland. Sow in February or March for early blooms and in June for fall or winter flowers, and transplant.

BISMARK TEN WEEKS.— New. A quick

blooming giant flowered stock of special merit, growing about 30 inches tall, of branching habit and produces freely beauti- ful giant spikes of double flowers. Excel- lent for cutting or mass bedding. White, Blush, Rose, Yellow, Lavender, Dark Blue, Fiery Red and Choicest Mixed.

Pkt. 15c; Va-oz. 90c GIANT PERFECTION.— Large double flowers; fine for cutting and garden. (2 feet.)

Finest Mixed. Pkt. 10c; Va-oz. 75c

BEAUTY OF NICE. — Popular with florists for cutting, flowers of large size, double, and freely produced; 2 feet.

Mixed. — All colors. Pkt. 15c

Princess Alice. — Double white. Pkt. 15c

Queen Alexandra. — Soft rosy lilac. Pkt. 15c

Beauty of Nice. — Delicate flesh pink.

Pkt. 15c

SAPONARIA

OCYMOIDES. — Very showy perennial rock plant producing all summer masser of small bright rose flowers. 9 inches. Pkt. 15c VACCARIA. — Annual, 2 feet, satiny pink. Fine in bouquets. Pkt. 10c

TRITOMA

(Red Hot Poker)

Striking and exceedingly ornamental au- tumn flowering plant. Showy flower spikes, shaded red and yellow; 3 feet. (See cut and plants, page 85.) Pkt. 10c; Vs-oz. 50c

VALERIANA

(Garden Heliotrope)

A fine old-fashioned hardy plant; flowers have a strong heliotrope odor; showy, red or white; fine for bouquets; 2 feet.

Mixed. Pkt. 10c; Va-oz. 25c

VIOLAS

Tufted Pansies

These resemble pansies in shape and form. Flowers are smaller, clear and distinct, with longer stems and flower freely from early spring until snow flies. Seeded in April will flower in June.

VIOLET

Viola Odorata is the well-known English Violet, a free-flowering, hardy perennial; easily grown from seed, though somewhat slow in germinating; succeeds best in partially shaded moist places.

ODORATA. — Blue or White. Pkt. 25c

GLADOLI BULBS make a ‘beautiful display when in bloom and are of the easiest culture and really not expensive, as they multiply rapidly. See pages 87-88-89.

Our Motto — “Highest Quality” Seeds, Bulhs, Plants and Supplies

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Routledge Prize Zinnias

The Zinnia is one of the most bril- liant, showy and satisfactory annual flowers. It has long been a general favorite, but with the wonderful new and “late creations” produced by “Zinnia specialists” in the last few years it now is probably the most popular flower of the day.

For mass planting, cut flowers and decorations they are unsurpassed, producing a wonderful display from July until heavy frosts.

NEW DAHLIA FLOWERED

This new, giant, double-flowered Zinnia (see cut) is a wonder in size, shape, new colors, perfection and pro- fusion of flowers. Plants grow sturdy and vigorous, about 3 feet high.

Flowers 4 to 5 inches across, full and deep and of the most wonderful shade.

All of the usual colors and many rare, such as salmon, old rose, pink, cerise, strawberry red and autumn tints. We offer a very select strain of seed con- taining all novelties. (See back cover.)

DAHLIA-FLOWERED PRIZE MIXED

Pkt. 15c; 2 for 25c; %-oz. 50c

Named Dahlia Flowered Zinnias

Six New Novelties in Separate Colors

Your choice of the following: Large Pkt. 25c; Vs oz. $1.00.

EXQUISITE. — A charming true dahlia- flowered type of light rose, shaded deep rose at center.

CRIMSON MONARCH.— Largest and best of the red shades, plants vigorous.

BUTTERCUP. — An immense deep canary yellow. A desirable color for every collection.

METEOR. — A rich, glowing, deep red, dark- est of all red shades. Very large.

DREAM. — A fine deep lavender turning to mallow purple. A new and desirable shade.

ORIOLE. — A very popular color, orange and gold; a bicolor, changing slightly as it ages but very charming at all times.

SCARLET FLAME.— A large, beautiful

bright scarlet, very showy.

PICOTEE DOUBLE ZINNIA

A new, distinct and remarkable class, of large and beautiful double flowers; very ef- fective, showy and novel. The petals are all tipped with a distinct color, different than the body of the flower. Effective as bedders and excellent for cut flowers. Plants 3 feet high.

PICOTTE DOUBLE M I X E D.— Very choice

strain, all colors. Pkt. 15c; %-oz. 50c

IMPROVED DWARF ZINNIA

Elegans Pumila. — This improved, large flow- ered dwarf, double Zinnia makes very effec- tive plants for bedding or borders; plants are compact and flower freely all summer; very desirable; 1 foot.

Bright Scarlet, Golden Yelow, Salmon Rose,

White or Mixed, all colors.

Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 35c; oz. $1.00

New Giant Dahlia-Flowered Zinnia

DOUBLE GIANT ZINNIAS

Improved Grandiflora Robusta

These are the giant or mammoth flowering type and are in every way superior to the common kinds. Flowers are borne on long, stiff stems and are of a semi-globular form, very full and double. Excellent for cutting. Plants grow 2 to 3 feet high and produce very freely immense flowers, many measuring from 4 to 5 inches across and all of lovely rich and rare colors. Cultivation, “Wonder Fertilizer” and plenty of water will increase the number and size of the flowers.

New Double Giant — “Novelties”

We offer a few rich and rare colors that our grower has “rogued” and re-selected until almost true.

Your choice, Pkt. 20c; all five for 75c

Lavender. — New, a rare color in Zinnias. Shrimp Pink. — A new and charming shade. Apricot Orange. — A delightful shade.

Orange and Gold. — Very attractive — rare.

Rose Queen.— rNew Tyrean rose, deep rose center, very pretty.

SUPERB DOUBLE GIANT SPECIAL MIXED.

— Our own superb mixture, made up from separate shades so as to produce a blend of wide range and rare and rich true colors.

Pkt. 20c; 3 for 50c; Vt-oz. 75c

DOUBLE GIANT MIXED. — A good mixture of colors. Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 60c

DOUBLE GIANT SEPARATE COLORS.— Giant Double White, Crimson (best red), Apricot, Canary Yellow, Golden Yellow, Or- ange, Salmon or Purple Shades.

Pkt. 15c; 4 for 50c; *4-oz. 60c

Elegans Tall Double Mixed

A choice strain of medium-sized, double flowers (3% feet). Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 35c

ZINNIA PLANTS. — Mixed and Separate Colors. — We will be able to supply in season well grown plants from our own select seed. ORDER EARLY while we have all colors and we'll send in PROPER SEASON. See page 78.

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SWEET PEAS “Highest Quality” TRUE VARIETIES

1925

PRIZE COLLECTION NEW GIANT SPENCERS

Inoculate Sweet Pea Seed with HUMO- GERM. See page 40.

AUSTIN FREDERICK.— New. A true, clear, light lavender of giant size and perfect form. There is nothing quite so pure in lavenders as this splendid variety.

Pkt. 15c; </2-oz. 35c

Rare, Rich and Wonderful Collection Price, 10 New, Lovely Kinds (value $1.50), SPECIAL, $1.00, postpaid

GIANT WHITE. — It is gigantic in size, ex- quisite in form and pure in color. By far the best white Sweet Pea today. It is black-seeded, insuring perfectgermination. A vigorous grower, very free-flowering and a prize-winner.

Pkt. 15c; y2 oz. 35c

GIANT ATTRACTION.— A wonderful vari- ety, a great producer of enormous, waved and frilled flowers that generally come four to the stem. The color is a charming shade of pale rose pink, having a deeper flush on the wings. Very rich and effective. Pkt. 15c; y2-oz. 35c

ROYAL SCOT. — The flowers of Royal Scot are beautifully waved and of large size. The color is a deep orange cerise, closely approaching scarlet. The plant is strong-growing and produces freely four- flowered stems. The lover of cerise shades will be delighted with this won- derful new variety. Pkt. 15c; 1/2 -oz. 35c

HAWLMARK SALMON PINK.— This beau- tiful Sweet Pea is unsurpassed for either ex- hibition or general cutting purposes. The color is a most beautiful shade of rich deep pink, deeply flushed and shaded with salmon.

Pkt. 15c; '/2-oz. 45c ROYAL SALUTE. — A great advance in its color class; a flower of great size and finest form. The color is a rich, fiery cerise, a daz- zling brilliant shade; very free flowering.

Pkt. 15c; '/2-oz. 40c TANGERINE, I M PROV E D.— ( N E W. ) This is the last word in orange -colored Sweet Peas. Deep orange, almost approaching the color of a tangerine orange. The flowers are of great size, beautifully waved and well placed. The vines are strong and vigorous, and bloom pro- fusely. Pkt. 15c; »/2-oz. 35c

SINCERITY. — A unique, pleasing shade of bright glowing cerise. The large flowers are produced four on a stem. A strong grower and free bloomer which is sure to please the lover of cherry shades. Pkt. 15c; oz. 50c

THE CARDINAL. — intense poppy scarlet, a rare and rich shade. Flowers large and of beau- tiful form; vigorous and a. free bloomer. A new scarlet of merit. Pkt. 15c; '/2- oz. 35c

MRS. TOM JONES. — Bright delphinium-blue, a very pleasing color. The flowers are very large, beautifully waved, and invariably come four on a stem of great length.

Pkt. 15c; oz. 60c

EARLY OR WINTER FLOWERING SPENCER SWEET PEAS

This new class of Sweet Peas is the best for the florist to force under glass or for extra early flowers outside. They grow and flower earlier than the Giant Late Spencer. Excellent for sections where the season is late and short or very hot and dry. Plant early.

PRICES.— TOUR CHOICE, 15c PKT.; FULL COLLECTION 8 PKTS., 75c— 1-OZ. ANT KIND, 60c.

Early Liberty. — Large, bright crimson.

Early Lavender King. — Beautiful lavender. Early Morning Star. — Orange -scarlet; extra. Early Peace. — Rose-pink on cream.

Early Snowflake. — Grand, pure white.

Early Torch. — A lovely orange shade.

Early Spring Maid. — Light pink.

Early Aviator. — Dazzling srimson-scarlet. EARLY SUNRISE MIXTURE.— A very select mixture of early varieties.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c

QUALITY and TRUENESS is what makes the price in Sweet Peas. Low prices never bought “HIGHEST QUALITY’’ Seeds. Use Humogerm Culture; see page 40.

Our Motto — ‘ ‘ Highest Quality” Seeds, Bulbs, Plants and Supplies

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Sweet Pea Special

Superb 1925 Collection

of 7 Giant Spencers 75c Collection for 50c

We have put up, in one large, beauti- fully lithographed envelope, seven distinct and new Giant “Spencers”; each kind in a separate packet and properly marked. The seed in each packet will plant a row 3 to 4 feet or a total of 20 to 30 feet. With good care and cultivation these will pro- duce thousands of blooms which you can pick in separate shades; an ideal way for special effect.

This collection contains our leaflet “How to Grow Prize Sweet Peas,” and one full-sized packet of the fol- lowing distinct and popular colors:

CONSTANCE H I NTON.— Giant white.

MARGARET ATLEE.— Rich cream

pink.

HERCULES. — Lovely rose pink. HAWLMARK LAVEN DER.- Best pale lavender.

BARBARY.— Beautiful shade of or-

ange.

KING EDWARD SPENCER. — Won- derful scarlet.

ROYAL PURPLE. — Beautiful, very popular.

Note. — For full description see classifica- tion under “separate Colors,” pages 72-73.

Add 15c Extra or 65c in all and we will in- clude a 25c packet (1 oz.) of E. E. Superb

Spencer Mixture. (Described below.)

Use “MULFORD’S CULTURE” for Sweet Peas, 35c and 75c sizes. (See page 40.)

R. R.’s Superb Mixture of Giant Spencer Sweet Peas

This is our own special mixture and is composed only of the best giant orchid-flowering wavy Spencer varieties. For healthy, robust growth, wealth of blooms, size of flowers and exquisite and rare colorings, this mixture is unequaled. '/2-oz. pkts. 15c; oz. pkts. 25c each; 3 for 60c; 6 for $1.00.

Seaside, Ore., April 20, 1924. Routledge Seed & Floral Co.

Gentlemen: It may interest you to know that blossoms from Sweet Pea seeds bought of you last year took the Blue Ribbon at the Seaside Floral Show last year.

E. P. SMILEY.

Cupid Sweet Peas

Compact dwarf plants, seldom growing over 4 to 6 inches high. Flowers of good size and at the top of short, stiff stems. Try some- thing new and showy for edgings or a border to other flowers. They are unique and pretty. Of trailing nature. Don’t crowd, give each plant 6 inches space. (See cut.)

NEW NAMED “SPENCER” CU PI DS.— Novel- ties of a new race. Large flowers.

LITTLE NELL. — A charming new early Cupid. Produces four large waved blooms on short stems; color, pink wings, white stand- ard. Very early. Pkt. 15c; oz. 50c

ROSEBUD. — Vines not over 4 inches high, compact habit. Color, lovely creamy apricot- pink^ Pkt. 15c; oz. 50c

Union, Ore., March 21, 1924. Routledge Seed & Floral Co.

Gentlemen : I had wonderfully beautiful

Sweet Peas last summer' from your seeds.

MRS. ROY CONKLIN.

MIDSHIPMITE. — Compact and spreading, often 18 inches. Flowers white, suffused and edged violet-blue, four to a stem.

Pkt. 15c; oz. 50o

CUPID MIXED.— Pkt, 10c; oz. 25c; %-lb. 75o

We sell GARDEN HOSE, LAWN SPRINKLERS, ETC. See index, page 1.

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UP-TO-DATE SPENCER SWEET PEAS OF REAL MERIT — Continued

We make a specialty of Sweet Peas and we classify under colors for your convenience

SPECIAL -Make up your own collection — 60c worth for 50c; $1.25 for $1.00

WHITE

CONSTANCE HINTON A very hardy and

one of the largest White Spencers to . date. Black seed, strong vitality. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c

GIANT WHITE.— See Collection, page 70.

4

KING WHITE. — A pure white, of giant size and splendid substance; long, strong stems.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c

PRIMRO SE— YELLOW

BUTTERCUP. — New. Undoubt- edly the deepest, most richly colored of all the cream varieties.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c DOBBIE'S CREAM.— A lovely primrose; nicely waved, abundance of bloom; strong and vigorous:

Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c

MARGARET AT L E E.— Beautiful large flow- ers of a rich cream-pink; very double and frilled. Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c

LIGHT PINK

ELFRIDA PEARSON. — A lovely combina- tion of apricot and pink. Beautiful, large, wavy flowers. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c

GIANT ATTRACTION.— Page 70. VALENTINE. — Large flowers on long stems* fine form. Delightful light pink.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c

DEEP PINK

COUNTESS SPENCER.— Flowers extremely large, beautifully expanded, crumpled and waved. Color, soft shell pink, deeper at the outer edges. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c

HERCULES. — A magnificent soft rose-pink self, of truly giant proportions, great sub- stance, broad spreading and beautifully waved.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c

H AWLMARK PINK.— This is a leader in its class. The color is a rich deep pink, flow- ers of the largest size and finest form.

Pkt. 15c; oz. 50c

H AWLMARK SALMON PINK.— Page 70.

LAVENDER

PINK ON CREAM

MRS. A. HITCHCOCK.— A most charming shade of soft pink.*

Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c

PICTURE. — Beautiful wavy flow- ers of most pleasing blend of cream and pink. Large blooms, long stems.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c

AUSTIN FREDERICK.— Page 70.

Treat your Sweet Peas with MULFORD’S CULTURE or HUMOGERM; makes stronger vines, more and larger flowers. (See page 40.)

H AWLMARK LAVENDER. —A beautiful pale lavender. A grand flower.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c

LAVENDER GEO. HERBERT.— A bluish lavender, grand for exhibition and garden.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c

PRIZE SWEET PEAS. — If you want to grow giant flowers on long stems, you must give your sweet peas good soil, plenty of water at the roots in dry weather, some Wonder Fertilizer, and pick the flowers often. Our “leaflet” tells all — free with each order. Use

new soil and “H. Q.” in the Sweet Pea trench. See page 38.

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UP-TO-DATE SPENCER SWEET PEAS OF REAL MERIT — Continued

No seed house offers a more select list. We classify under colors for your convenience

ORANGE AND SALMON

SCARLET— CRIMSON

NOTE. — To get the most delicate shade in this color, flowers should be lightly shaded.

BARBARA. — A fine salmon, of large size.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c

GLORY. — A beautiful glowing salmon cerise. A desirable shade. Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c

ROYAL SCOTT. — See collection, page 70.

ROBERT SYNDENHAM.-A magnificent glowing orange self. Beautiful, large flow- ers. Pkt. 15c; oz. 50c

TANGERINE IMPROVED See page 70.

BLUE-PURPLE

COMMANDER GOODSELL- New. A very desirable dark rich shade. Violet blue.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c

CHARITY. — A new and leading variety. A brilliant rich crimson of finest form.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c CRIMSON KING. — New. A remarkable new crimson of great richness and substance. Wonderful flowers, freely produced on long- stems. Pkt. 25c; oz. $1.50

DEFIANCE. — New. Dazzling orange scarlet, latest and best by test. Sunproof.

Pkt. 12 seed, 25c

SINCERITY. — See collection, page 7U.

THE CARDINAL.— See collection, page 70. KING EDWARD SPENCER.— Of vigorous growth, profuse bloomer, giant flowers; most popular scarlet red, long stems.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c DARK RED— MAROON DOBBIE'S MAROON. — A giant-flowered maroon or deep wine red. Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c WARRIOR. — Flowers large and freely pro- duced. Deep maroon or dark wine -red.

Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c

ROYAL PURPLE. — A true, rich, royal pur- ple that holds its color. Flowers of giant size and elegant form. Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c

MRS. TOM JONES.— See page 70.

WEDGE WOOD. — Flowers true light blue in color and of fine, large, full, wavy form, some duplex. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c

PICOTEE AND STRIPED SENATOR SPENCER. — Beautiful large flowers, claret and chocolate on light ground; distinct and greatly admired; a profuse bloomer. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c

MARTHA WASHINGTON.— A most beauti- ful variety; blush-white with a very distinct picotee-edge of rose-pink. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c

Rose City Mixture of Grandiflora Sweet Peas

Of course the flowers of the Grandiflora type are not as large as the “Spencers,” but the range of color is complete and they are hardy and very free flowering.

Large pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; '/4-lb. 50c; lb. $1.50

VERBENA

One of the finest bedding plants and also suitable for borders, baskets and window boxes; its heads of brilliant-colored flowers produce one mass of bloom throughout the summer. They flower freely the first season from seeds sown early.

NEW GIANT. — The most beautiful and re- markable variety yet introduced.

Hybrida Giant Mixed. Pkt. 15c; ya- oz. 40c

La Grande, Ore., March 3, 1924. Routledge Seed & Floral Co.

Gentlemen: Am just putting a small order of Flower Seed. Will send our Vegetable order later. I cannot express how delighted we were with our seeds. Our Potatoes were beautiful. The Sweet Peas were marvelous, the largest we saw anywhere around here, in fact, every thing came up beyond our expectations.

Very truly yours,

MRS. E. I. SHEPHERD.

LUCIFER. — A new mammoth variety of dwarf spreading nature, flowers of the bright, vivid, cardinal scarlet, throughout.

Pkt. 25c; %-oz. 60c

MAMMOTH. — A carefully selected and im- proved strain. The trusses and individual flowers are of the largest size, of brilliant colors; free-blooming and of vigorous habit.

Mammoth White, Scarlet, Rose-Pink, Pur- ple shades or Mixed. Pkt. 10c; *4-oz. 50c

FINE MIXED. — A choice mixture of large- flowering sorts. Pkt. 5c; Vk-oz. 40c

WALLFLOWER

Very highly prized, old-fashioned plants, beautiful, fragrant, early spring flowers; half- hardy perennial varieties; 1% feet.

Single Yellow, Dark Red or Finest Mixed.

Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 25c

Double, Finest Mixed. — Fragrant; 3 feet.

Pkt. 15c; ys- oz. $1.00

WILD CUCUMBER

(See Echinecystis, page 58.)

Wild Flower Garden — Mixture

This is a mixture of easy growing, hardy annual and perennial flower seeds, embracing a wide range of different kinds and colors. Very desirable for sowing broadcast along walks, shrubbery, pathways, roadways or in the garden. With little or no care they will produce a bright effect and furnish an abundance of flowers for cutting. If you wish to get the largest returns plant in a prepared bed and when the plants are a few inches high, transplant here and there or wherever wanted. You will f derive a great amount of pleasure from watching

P. the development of the flowers from the unknown

£y plants.

Prices— Well filled pkts. 10c; oz. 35c.

Can you think of anything nicer than an abundance of flowers for yourself and your friends who have no grounds? See our special Sweet Pea collection, page 68.

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BEAUTIFUL ORNAMENTAL FERNS, PALMS, ETC.

A home, no matter how lavishly furnished, is not complete without decorative plants and palms. The bold, majestic palms and delicate, feathery foliage of the ferns lend a grandeur and magnificence that cannot be obtained in any other way.

READ TH IS— Specimen Plants — These are large, choice, well-shaped plants, growing in pots, and are very beautiful. They cannot be mailed. We wrap and pack carefully and ship by express at your expense. Add 25c extra for packing, on all plants in pots less than $1.50.

OSTRICH PLUME (See cut)— The fronds of this popular variety are the most delicate and plume-like. They are beautiful, full and fluffy, well-grown plants; are truly magnificent and last well in the house.

Choice plants, 25c to 50c, postpaid Specimen plants in pots, $1.25 to $2.00 Extra large, $2.50 to $3.50

BOSTON FERN — One of the most beautiful and useful of house plants. It is of easy culture, and its sword-like fronds, in large specimens, attain a length of 3 to 4 feet, produced in a bewildering mass, arching, curving and interlacing in every conceiv- able direction.

Choice plants, 25c to 50c, postpaid Specimen plants in pots, 75c to $1.00 $1.50 and up to $5.00

ASPARAGUS SPRENGER! (Emerald Feath- er) (See cut No. 1) — This is undoubtedly one of the handsomest and most valuable evergreen trailing plants for the house and conservatory ever introduced. It is espe • cially valuable for pots, vases, baskets, etc., covering all with its beautiful sprays of lovely green, feathery foliage; quite hardy and valuable for hanging baskets or porch boxes in summer if given partial shade and plenty* of water.

Choice plants, 20c to 35c, postpaid

Specimen plants in pots, 35c to 75c

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS (Climbing Lace Fern) (See cut No. 3) — A finer and more delicate plant than the Sprengeri, but hardy and easily grown. Very satisfactory for window and house culture. An ex- tremely graceful window climber, bright green, feathery foliage, as fine as the fin- est silk or lace.

Choice plants, 20c to 35c, postpaid Specimen plants in pots, 35c to $1.25

Specimen plant, Ostrich Plume Fern, in a fancy jardiniere

CHOICE TABLE FERNS

These handsome little ferns are dwarf in growth and are used mostly in filling fern dishes. It requires 4 to 6 to fill the average size fern filler. You probably have an empty dish that needs filling. We offer 5 kinds at 25c each, 5 for $1.00, postpaid.

Jardiniers, Fern Dishes, Fancy Vases, Etc.

We stock a full line of standard, fancy and new styles Jardinieres, Flower and Bulb Pots, Japan Tubs, etc. See our stock before buying elsewhere.

Kentla Palm (Specimen Plant)

KENTIA PALM

A beautiful, graceful, handsome looking, strong- growing palm, with deep green, crisp foliage; inclined to dwarf and spreading habit. One of the most popu- lar for home culture, as they are very hardy, and stand the dry atmosphere. If we could have but one palm, it would be a Kentia. (See cut) Prices — Small plants $1.00, postpaid. Choice plants in pots, 18 to 24 In., $2.50-$3.00. Specimen plants, $5.00 to $15.00.

RUBBER PLANT

(Ficus Elastica) (See cut)

This is certainly one of the best plants grown for decorative purposes. It succeeds well with ordinary treatment. Its glossy, thick, dark-green leaves are not affected by dust or gas. Prices — Small plants, postpaid, $1.00. Choice plants in pots, not mailable, 15 to 18 In., $1.50; 2 foot up, $2.00 to $5.00 and up.

REX BEGONIAS

Grown for the beauty of the foliage. The leaves are large, variegated and margined. Most varieties have a peculiar silver -metallic gloss. One of the most orna- mental of window plants. Very popular and easily grown. Prices — 35c each; 3 sorts, 75c, postpaid. Large plants in pots, 75c to $1.00. Not mailable.

CANARY BIRDS

Did you ever hear an imported Hartz Mountain Canary sing? They are the sweetest singers on earth. Call and

see them. Read page 145.

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FLOWERING PLANT COLLECTIONS

On this and the two following1 pages we offer plant collections grown especially for our out-of-town customers. All orders for these plants are sent direct to the green house where they are gathered, packed and wrapped with special care so they will travel in safety by parcel post. Every plant is carefully labeled. Order any time; we’ll send “in season ”

1925 Collection — Twelve

Price 20c each; set of 12

Eugene Sue. — A rare color; russet orange, yellow and salmon -red.

Jacquerie. — Rich, vivid crimson; immense trusses. Excellent for bedding. Blooms freely; stands the sun well.

Beauty Collection Twelve

Price 20c each; set of 12

Abbie Schaeffer. — Rich deep crimson ma- roon in fine large trusses, freely produced.

Alphonse Ricard. — Rich, velvety scarlet, ex- tra large and brilliant.

Francis Perkins. — Large trusses of bright pink flowers in great profusion; a fine, strong grower and a grand bedding variety.

Golden Dawn. — Rich orange scarlet, border- ing upon shade of yellow. The nearest ap- proach to yellow in geraniums.

Jean Viaud. — Soft rose color shaded to white. Immense flowers in large trusses. Magnifi- cent variety.

Madame Charlotte. — Rosy salmon shaded and reticulated with white. Very distinct and pleasing.

Grand Single Geraniums

varieties, $2.00 postpaid

Albion. — Beautiful free flowering white va- riety, as pure in color as driven snow. Al- ways in bloom.

C. W. Ward. — Rich salmon, shaded to orange. Large trusses on strong stalks. Magnificent zoned foliage.

Madame Mosnay. — Peculiar shade of car- mine lake shaded to violet and white.

Meteor. — A continual bloomer of a brilliant crimson red flower; dwarf, compact habit of growth; very highly recommended and we pre- dict for it a great future.

Mildred Rival. — Pure rose-pink, with con- spicuous white blotch on two upper petals; flower beautifully formed, and the largest of its color.

Mrs. Brown Potter. — Dwarf compact grower producing large trusses of a bright rose -pink color. One of the best bedding geraniums we have.

Mrs. E. G. Hill. — Very large trusses; color clear salmon, with a white center; one of the finest varieties.

Nuit Poitevine. — Fine large flowers of a ruby violet color, upper petals heavily dashed with orange scarlet; very distinct.

Tiffin. — Brilliant light scarlet flowers in fine large trusses, produced freely all season.

Victor Grosset. — Rich shade of apricot salmon flushed with peach. Flowers large and freely produced. Very handsome.

Grand Double Geraniums

varieties, $2.00 postpaid

Madame Landry. — Rich, bright apricot, shaded with orange; very large trusses. One of the best.

Madame Recamier. — Ivory white flowers in very large trusses. Strong, healthy grower.

Mrs. Lawrence. — Lovely satiny pink, shaded to white; its delicate color is delightful. A grand bedding variety.

S. A. Nutt. — The best of the rich, dark crimson varieties; very popular.

Scarlet Bedder. — Rich, bright scarlet; fine large trusses, borne in great freedom.

Thos. Meehan. — Rich, purplish rose color, upper petals marked with orange. A rare new color among geraniums.

Lady Washington Collection English Show Pelargoniums

These are commonly known as Lady Washington Geraniums. Like geraniums, they flower during the summer months and are very ornamental either as house or bedding plants.

Price 25c each; set of 7 sorts, $1.50 postpaid

Agathea. — White flushed with apple blos- som. Upper petals heavily blotched with maroon. Splendid growing habit.

Duchess of Portland. — Lower petals vinous cerise, shaded with vermilion. Upper petals cerise, veined crimson, with two large maroon blotches.

Easter Greeting. — A new, free-blooming va- riety of the greatest merit. Flowers amaranthe red, with a well-outlined maroon blotch on each petal. Blooms very large and in good- sized trusses.

Fair Maid. — Lower petals white, flushed with apple blossom. Upper petals blackish maroon, surrounded with crimson mottled and bordered pure white.

Lavender Queen. — A choice, clear lavender- pink, with a maroon blotch on two petals.

Linda. — Bold flowers of clear salmon-pink, feathered maroon on upper petals. One of our finest sorts.

Victoria. — A beautiful variety, white, cen- ter shaded to pink. Two upper petals blotched and feathered with maroon.

USE “WONDER”— The best Fertilizer and plant food known. A teaspoonful to a plant does wonders. Descriptive pamphlets on request. See page 38.

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CARNATION PLANTS

For beauty, fragrance and abundance of flowers, for its hardiness, easy culture and adapta- bility to outdoor or indoor cultivation, no plant excels the ever-blooming Carnation.

Wonder Collection Carnations

Price 20c each; 10 for $1.75, postpaid We have selected the varieties in this col- lection with much pride to ourselves, believing that we are giving to our patrons a set of Carnations which for general planting cannot be excelled. All have flowers of large size, strong and healthy growth and very free- blooming qualities.

Alice, — Delicate flesh pink; very sweet. Aviator. — Rich, bright scarlet.

Bon ora. — White, flaked with scarlet.

Beacon. — A brilliant, deep scarlet. Enchantress. — A superb flesh pink.

Mrs. C. W. Ward. — Bright, glistening pink. Pocahontas. — Crimson maroon.

Victory. — Bright scarlet, large.

White Enchantress. — A beautiful white. White Wonder. — Glistening pure white.

1925 COLLECTION GIANT JAPANESE CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Price 20c each; sets of

Charles Raser. — Elegant snow - white in- curved blooms of fine size and build. Comes on long, stout stems, grandly clothed with luxuriant foliage.

Chrysolora. — In our field trials during the past season this variety stood out pre-emi- nently as the finest yellow in the collection. Large, incurved flowers of elegant form.

Chieftain. — A beautiful broad-petaled, in- curving variety, round and ruffled. One of the prettiest forms.

Greystone. — Fine, large, incurved, broad- petaled blooms of a beautiful shade of chamois bronze. Very distinct new color and much admired.

Golden Eagle. — Large in size, perfect in form and a superb golden yellow in color.

Harvard. — Produces a good, medium-sized bloom of the darkest shade of crimson.

Major Bonnaffon. — Soft, clear yellow, full in the center, eight inches in diameter and nearly as deep; perfect form.

Marigold. — A giant in growth and bloom. Luxuriant green foliage clothing its heavy stems, each crowned with a gorgeous orange - yellow flower of the finest incurved form.

Mrs. B. E. Hayward. — Rich bright pink blooms of the best incurved form. Fine robust growing and free blooming.

Tints of Gold. — Bright yellow tinted with bronze. Handsome incurved bloom of great substance and keeping qualities.

12 sorts, $2.00 postpaid

White Chieftain. — Compact incurved flowers of elegant form and nice size; pure white tinged with pearl. A popular cut flower sort with florists.

William Turner. — Pure white in color. It is enormous in diameter, deep in build and very perfect.

GLORY COLLECTION NEW ENGLISH GARDEN CHRYSANTHEMUMS

To those persons who have planted the late flowering sorts and failed to get them into bloom before frost, these new imported sorts will appeal. All will flower readily in the garden during September and October. Flowers smaller than above, but prettier for bouquets.

Price 20c each; full collection of 10 sorts, $1.50 postpaid

Bronze Queen. — Gracefully formed flowers of a rich, bronzy yellow, overlaid with tawny- red. A beauty.

Camille Bernadine. — Large, fluffy flowers of violet and carmine color, shaded with white.

E. M. Benson. — Bright yellow flowers of perfect form, freely produced.

Firebird. — A very free -flowering sort of dwarf habit. Color, terra-cotta and bronze. Rich and handsome.

Groacher's Crimson. — Large, handsome flow- ers of a rich shade of crimson. Blooms very early.

Henry Vincent. — Rose-pink flushed with silver. Very free.

Mignon. — Rosy pink, shaded silvery. Strong, vigorous grower and very free.

Queen of Whites. — Showy white flowers cover the plant early in the fall. A gem in the garden.

Source de Or. — Tawny red flushed with bronze and chamois. Narrow tubular petals almost like a cactus dahlia.

Glory of Seven Oaks. — Deep golden yellow, very free flowering. Excellent dwarf habit.

SMALL HARDY POMPOM CH RYSANTH EM U MS— See page 82

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BEAUTIFUL FLOWERING BEGONIAS

Probably the most satisfactory class of plants for house culture obtainable. Of easiest possible culture. The waxy flowers produced in much profusion, together with their handsome foliage, make them most desirable subjects for the window garden.

Price 20c each; full collection of 6 for $1.00, postpaid

Bertha Chaterocher. — Covered all the year with bright scarlet flowers; handsome green foliage. A fine house plant.

Alba Picta. — Pretty ovate shining green foli- age; myriads of pure white flowers; bushy growth. Fine pot plant.

Foliosa. — The freest-flowering Begonia we have; makes a handsome window plant; bright flowers, glossy green foliage.

Glolre de Chatelaine. — Glossy green ovate leaves, flowers white, heavily bordered with rose pink. A grand new variety from France.

Marguerite. — Foliage bronzy green, with purple cast on under side. Large, pure white flowers in good size panicles.

Thurston i. — Large bronze green leaves, pur- plish-red on reverse; rosy-white flowers in large panicles; very choice.

REX BEGONIAS.— See page 74

Gloire de Chatelaine

BEAUTY COLLECTION CHOICE FUCHSIAS

This graceful class of plants make especially fine subjects for house culture as well a planting in the garden. They are almost continuous bloomers and are very easily raised, single varieties are the most floriferous, while the double sorts bear the larger flowers.

Price 20c each; collection of 6 sorts, $1.00

3 for The

Fuschia

Annie Earle. — Tube and sepals waxy white, corolla single, clear carmine; plant splendid and free blooming.

Purple Gem. — Rich, dark blue corolla, with crimson sepals. A beautiful double variety, seldom out of bloom.

Phenomenal. — Flowers very large, corolla plum color, tube and sepals crimson; one of the finest double varieties.

Little Beauty. — A dwarf growing double variety, pro- ducing with great freedom small flowers of great beauty. Purple corolla with scarlet sepals. A little gem.

Mrs. E. G. Hill. — Superb double white variety; tube and sepals bright scarlet; corolla large, double and waxy white.

Speciosa. — A winter-blooming variety of large size; tube and sepals blush, corolla bright crimson.

DOUBLE AND SINGLE PETUNIAS

Petunias are undoubtedly one of the most popular summer flowers of the time. Especially are the new single sorts prime favorites because of their easy growth and free blooming habits.

DOUBLE FRINGED. — Double Petunias make excellent bedding plants with their pretty double fringed flowers which are pro- duced freely all summer long. We offer a set of six choice varieties. Price, 20c each; 6 sorts for $1.00.

Dotty. — Variegated white and mauve-pink.

Gertrude. — White tinged pink. Very large.

Magnifica. — Rosy purple edged white. Grand.

Snowball. — Finely fringed pure white sort.

Venosa. — White tinged blue veined purple.

Undine. — Reddish purple. Very large.

SINGLE VARIETIES 20c EACH; $2.00 DOZET

Pride of Portland. — A beautiful single vari- ety for bedding and window boxes. Large fringed blooms of a soft bright pink shaded to yellow in the center.

Elks Pride. — Rich dark purple single flow- ers in great profusion all summer.

Giants of California. — Very large single flowers in a great variety of colors and mark- ings. Beautifully fringed and ruffled petals. All colors mixed.

TENDER TRAILING AND CLIMBING PLANTS

Cinnamon Vine — See page 100.

Lantana Delicatissima. — The Weeping Lan- tana. Lilac pink flowers all season. Fine basket plant. Each 20c

Maderia Vine. — A fine, rapid growing vine producing an abundance of dense green foli- age; succeeds in any location; good for rock- eries, trellises and verandas.

Each 20c, 2 for 35c Vinca Variegata. — This is a beautiful varie- gated trailing vine, admirably adapted for hanging baskets, vases and window boxes.

Leaves are a glossy green, broadly margined a creamy-white.

Mesembryanthemum Spectabilis. — Quilled shaped, succulent leaves with large single thistle-like cerise pink flowers; fine for bas- kets, vases or porch boxes as well as a good bedding plant; flowers continuously.

Each 20c; 3 for 50c Smilax. — Well known climber for house culture. Each 20c; 3 for 50c

Tradescantia (Wandering Jew). — Good vase and basket vine. Two sorts, green leaved and pink variegated. Each 20c; 3 for 50c

For Hardy Climbing Vines and Trailers, see page 100.

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PRICE LIST OF ANNUAL BEDDING PLANTS

During April, May and June we have thousands of flowering and ornamental annual plants. Write for 100 prices, naming kind and size wanted.

BY MAIL. — If you add 3c each or 30c per dozen we will pack and mail the following plants excepting those from pots (3 inches or over), which cannot be mailed safely and must go by express, you to pay transportation charges. NO PLANTS SENT C. O. D.

For description see Flower Seed Department of this catalog

Agerantum —

Blue or mixed 3 for .25

Alyssum —

Sweet 3 for .20

Anthirrhinum (Snapdragon)

Mixed 3 for .30

Named kinds (see page 79)

Aster —

Giant Crego, white, pink, pur- ple or mixed 3 for .20

Candytuft —

Mixed or white 3 for. 20

Carnation —

Named varieties (see page 76) Chrysanthemum —

Named varieties (see page 76)

Cosmos — Each.

Single — Red, pink, white or

mixed 10

Double Crested — New — Mixed. . . .15

Cobea Scandens —

From 2-inch pots 20

From 3 -inch pots 25

Coleus —

Choice colors, 2 -inch pots 20

Choice colors, 3-inch pots 25

Dracenia Palm —

Small 50c; large, 18 inches and up, 75c to $1.50.

Fuchias — See page 77.

Geraniums — (See collections, p. 75) Each, for named kinds. Single or double varieties in scarlet, salmon pink, light pink or

white.

From 3 -inch pots 20

From 4-inch pots 25

From 4-inch extra select plants in full bloom 30

Pelegonium (Lady Washington) (See collections, page 75.) German Ivy — (For baskets and

boxes.)

2-inch pots 15

Heliotrope —

Blue 10

From 3 -inch pots 20

From 4-inch pots 25

Doz. Lobelia-

Each. Doz.

.60	Compacta or Trailing 3 for	.20	.50
.50 1.00	Marigolds — African — Double mixed. French — Double, Tall or Dwarf, mixed 3 for	.20	.50
	Pansy — Choice plants, blooming age, postpaid	Doz. .60 to	.75
.50	Routledge Giants in bud and bloom	1.00 to	1.50
.50	Petunias —	Each.	Doz.
	Single Ruffled Giants in mixed colors only	.15	1.00
	Single, pink or purple	.20	2.00
Doz.	From 3 -inch pots	.25	2.50
.75 1.00	Named varieties, page 77. Phlox- Annuals mixed	.10	.60
2.00 2.50	Hardy perennial, page 85. Salvia (Scarlet Sage). — Splendens, tall	.10	.75
2.00 2.50	Zurich, new dwarf	.10	1.00
3-inch pots	.20	2.00
	Salpiglossis — Grandiflora, mixed colors	.10	1.00
Doz.	Stocks — Fine mixed colors 3 for	.20	.75
Verbena — Mammoth — Any color or mixed 3 for	.20c	.75
	From 2-inch pots	.15	1.50
2.00 2.50	Vinca- Variegated, from small pots. . . .	.20	2.00
Variegated, from large pots. . . .	.25	2.50
3.00	Zinnias — Giant Double — Tall or Dwarf Mixed 3 for	.25	.75
	Separate colors 3 for	.25	1.00
	New Dahlia Flowered — Mixed..	.10	1.00

1.50

1.00

2.00

2.50

PLANT TUBS OR JAPANESE KEGS

Filled with large flowering plants and vines for porch or garden display 3.00 to 5.00

Empty Jap. Kegs Each $1.50

REMEMBER, we are not offering you little seedling plants, pulled from the seed beds. Our plants are strong, healthy, transplanted plants from flats or pots, raised from our HIGHEST QUALITY SEED or propagating plants of SUPERIOR MERIT.

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NEW ENGLISH SNAPDRAGON

Anthirrhinum. — These new varieties grow about 1% feet high and flower continuously all summer. The flowers are closely set in large spikes and cover a wide range of color. Snapdragons are one of the very best bedding plants and are very popular at present.

They can be planted annually like geraniums but are hardy west of the Cascades and will thrive the second year outside.

Price, 15c Each; $1.50 per dozen; $10.00 per 100.

Full Collection, 1 each, 6 kinds, 75c postpaid

Enchantress. — Exquisite almond blossom pink. Very large, closely set on fine strong stalks. Early and very free blooming.

Flame. — Brilliant orange scarlet flowers in fine, strong spikes blooming with great freedom. A blaze of color.

Golden Queen. — Rich golden yellow flowers of fine size on heavy close set spikes. Very striking bedding variety.

Prima Donna. — Rich terra cotta shaded with pink and having a golden yellow throat. Strong grower, very free flowering;.

Matchless. — Large spikes of brilliant apricot color with golden yellow throat. Very effective when massed in groups or borders.

White Queen. — Large spikes of pure white flowers, produced with great freedom. Splendid for borders and beds. Snapdragon

CHOICE MIXED — Grown from the finest mixed seed. Doz. $1.25, postpaid.

AMARYLLIS TUBE ROSES

(Bulbs in season from March to June)

One of the most delightfully fragrant and beautiful of the summer flowering bulbs. The lovely clusters of sweet, white flowers are borne on long 2-foot stems, making them very desirable as a cut flower. For flowering in the garden (July to October) plant after all danger of frost is past in any good, loose, rich well-drained garden soil.

EARLY SINGLE WHITE.— We have tested out the different varieties and find that the Early Single White tube rose will flower very successfully here. Plant from March to June. Take up after the first frosts and keep in dry, cool cellar until the next spring.

Each 20c; doz. $2.00

DOUBLE PEARL. — Double flowers. Eastern stock, good for forcing under glass but not free-flowering outside. Each 15c;, doz. $1.50

CALLA LILIES

The Calla is one of the best winter flower- ing plants for room culture, needing little care beyond abundant water and an occasional washing of the leaves to keep them free from dust. Plant one bulb in a 6 -inch pot. As soon as it starts growing bring to the light and heat and the result will be most satis- factory.

YELLOW ELLITIANA— This new Yellow Calla is cf marvelous beauty; flowers are large rich, dark golden yellow, often 4 to 5 inches across the mouth; leaves are beau- tifuly spotted with white. Bulbs in stock from November to May. (See cut.)

Select bulbs, each 35c; 3 for $1.00

WHITE CALLA — The most extensively grown; bulbs in season from September to May. Choice bulbs, 15c; large 20c

Extra large, 35e; 3 for $1.00 NEW GODFREY— Plant is more dwarf in growth; flowers lily white, very graceful and produced in astonishing numbers; come into flower quicker; will also do well in the garden for summer flowers.

Each 30c; 3 for 75c

These hardy flowering bulbs are very popu- lar for pot culture and garden. Their giant, Lily-like flowers produced on tall stems are exceedingly rich and lasting. For pot culture, 1 bulb to a 6 -inch pot. In the garden, plant 1 foot apart and cover bulb about 4 inches.

BELLA DONNA. — Beautiful pink, large flowers; hardy, fall bloomer. Each 50c

GIANT HYBRIDS. — Produce superb and gorgeous flowers during spring and summer in shades of pink, scarlet and maroon, marked with white. Best pot variety. Each $1.00

Single White Tube Roses, from photo

REMEMBER — Our fall catalog of Flowering Bulbs, Hyacinths, Tulips, etc., ready Septem- ber 1 each season. Free on request.

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Note — Give lily bulbs good, rich ground, well drained. Put a small stake by each bulb when planted so the sprout will not be broken in cultivation.

BEAUTIFUL HARDY LILIES

These are the most fragrant, beautiful and stately of all flowers produced from bulbs; they require very little care. Do not disturb them oftener than every three to five years. Plant about six to twelve inches deep, according to size of bulb, and if the ground is not well drained use plenty of sand around the bulb, and lay it on its side. Plant in clusters or groups of six or more for best effect. They increase in size and beauty each year.

AURATUM — The gold -banded lily of Japan. Immense flowers, borne in great clusters; color, rich, creamy white, thickly spotted with crimson and brown, each petal having a golden yellow band through the center. (See cut.) Each 25c; doz. $2.75

ALBUM (Speciosum). — Beautiful, pure white with a greenish band through the center of each petal. Large, free bloomer (3 feet).

Each 30c; doz. $3.00

RUBRUM (Speciosum). — Very attractive. Blush pink, thickly dotted with crimson spots. Lovely blooms freely produced (3 feet). Each 25c; doz. $2.00

GIANT TIGER LILY (Improved Tigrinum Splendens). — Very hardy and sure to bloom. Large, single flowers, orange -red, small black dots (4 feet). Each 20c; doz. $2.00

DOUBLE TIGER LILY (Tigrinum FI. pi.).—

Double flowers, same color as above (4 feet). Each 25c; doz. $2.50

HANSON I . — Reflexed blossoms, petals bright orange yellow. Eight to 12 to a cluster (3 feet). July. Each 75c; doz. $7.50

HENRYI. — Rare lily from China; hardy free bloomer. Rich apricot yellow (3 feet). Au- gust. Each 75c; doz. $7.50

PARDALINUM (Leopard Lily).— Rich scar- let and yellow, spotted with rich brown.

Each 25c; doz. $2.50

SUPER BUM. — Brilliant orange -scarlet, many flowers, free stem (3 to 5 feet). July-Au- gust. Each 30c; doz. $3.00

CANADENSE. — Bell shaped blossoms in clus- ters; bright yellow and red (June-July).

Each 30c; doz. $3.00

CANDIDUM (St. Joseph-Madonna Lily).—

This is the ever-popular, fragrant, snow- white, hardy garden Lily. The flowers are produced in clusters, at the top of 4 to 5- foot stems; blooms in the open ground in June. A very hardy and popular Lily. (See cut.)

Each 30c; doz.f $3.00; mammoth bulbs, 40c

MT. HOOD (L. Washingtonianum). — A beau- tiful lily, native of Oregon; flower of open trumpet form; white, tinted with lavender pink; grows 3 to 5 feet high; very fragrant; few lilies surpass it.

Each 30c; doz. $3.00; mammoth 40c

Lilium Auratum

EASTER LILY (L. Longiflorum ). — Thou- sands are forced by florists for Easter day. Plant one bulb to a 6-inch pot. Planted outside they bloom in June or July.

Each 30c; doz. $3.00

ROYAL LILY (Regale). — A hardy, free bloom- er; beautiful, trumpet shaped; white suf- fused pink; canary center. Fascinating Jasmine fragrance. Splendid for the gar- den (3 feet). July. Each 90c; doz. $9.00

DAVURICUM.— A beautiful showy lily from Siberia; 3 to 5 upright scarlet flowers on stems 3 to 4 feet high. Each 2c; doz. $2.50

Lilium Candidum

ELEGANS HORSEMANNI. — Very dark, rich red, almost black; upright trumpet shaped flowers (2 feet). Each 40c; doz. $4.00

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CHOICE HERBACEOUS PAEONIES

Fine, hardy plants, rivaling the Rose in perfection of bloom, color and fragrance. They are at home in any climate or soil, but thrive best in deep, rich, well-drained loam. They make a gorgeous display. The Paeony is perfectly hardy. Plant in the fall or early spring and do not cover the crown of the roots over 2 or 3 inches.

Our collection of varieties is unsurpassed, send out strong roots for quick results.

DUCHESS OF ORLEANS.— Fine, large flower, long stem, healthy grower, profuse bloomer; color, light flesh pink, with creamy yellow center. Rare and beautiful. Each 50c

DELICATISSI MA. — A fine shaped bloom of most perfect outline and exquisitely fragrant; color, clear rose pink, shaded to silver. A splendid bloomer. Each 50c

FESTIVA MAXIMA.— This is not only the finest white in existence, but in most quar- ters is regarded as the queen of all the Paeonies; it combines enormous size with wondrous beauty, often 7 to 8 inches in diam- eter; color, snowy- white, flecked with an oc- casional clear purple spot on edge of center petals; early mid-season; very fragrant. A

glorious flower. Each 75c

GRANDIFLORA RU BRA.— Immense globe- shaped flowers of a rich bright red color. A very fine mid- season variety which attracts attention at once. Each 60c

GOLDEN HARVEST.— Beautiful and grace- ful creamy yellow flowers, having guard pet- als heavily suffused with pink. Each 75c

LADY LENORA BRAMWELL.— A grand mid-season sort with large massive silver pink flowers, borne on stout stems. The most fragrant of all Paeonies. One of the finest sorts extant. Each 75c

DICENTRA

(Bleeding Heart)

An old-fashioned favorite; its long racemes of graceful, heart-shaped, pink flowers are always attractive. Perfectly at home in any part of the hardy border, and especially val- uable for planting in the shade.

Small Roots, 60c; Large, 75c

Every one is a beauty of sterling merit. We

L’ESPERANCE. — Very double; fine shaped bloom; perfect in outline; exquisitely fragrant; color clear, fine, bright pink. Each 60c

MAD. DE VERNEVILLE Pure white, with

edges of petals bordered carmine, early, free and exceptionally fine. One of the very finest white Paeonies. Each 75c

NE PLUS ULTRA — Exquisite peach pink, petals edged pure white. Very handsome flower, produced in great profusion. Each 50c RUBRA TRIUMPHANS. — Deep crimson col- or with metallic luster on reflex of petals. The darkest colored variety we know of.

Each 75c

O. RUBRA. — One of the best red paeonies, being of a rich, brilliant shade of dark red. Flowers earliest to bloom; very popular.

Each $1.00

QUEEN VICTORIA. — Very popular, large, full, compact bloom; opens flesh white, chang- ing to pure white, center petals tipped with carmine spots. A grand white Paeony for any purpose. Keep well when cut. Each 60c

Paeony Festiva Maxima

LILY OF THE VALLEY

One of the most charming spring flowering plants, producing in profusion its delicate, bell-shaped, delightful fragrant, white flow- ers. Valleys thrive in any common soil, and will do well in shady situations, where few other plants will succeed. Highly prized for cutting purposes, and exceedingly well adapted for flowering in pots in the winter.

They are perfectly hardy and most charm- ing planted in beds or borders around the lawn, where they can remain, increase and bloom from year to year. Plant 4 to 6 inches apart in rows 12 inches apart and cover about 4 inches.

IMPORTED PIPS, for forcing indoors or planting outside. Note. — First stock arrives in December.

4 for 25c; doz. 75c; 100 $5.00

NOTE — We keep Lily of the Valley in cold storage so as to fill orders late in the spring.

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HARDY PERENNIAL FLOWERING PLANTS

No class of plants enjoy greater popularity at the present time than the Hardy Perennials. They have made rapid strides into public favor the past few years, until now they may be considered to have a prominent and a permanent place in our American gardens. Once planted, they require very little care, increasing in size of plant and profusion of bloom from year to year. Most varieties can be taken up, divided and reset every third year.

LARGE STOCKS— LOW PRICES — We are in a position to supply unlimited quantities at special prices and you will find our plants are strong and well rooted. Our prices must not be compared to many lists, for our plants are all hardy, field grown, worth double the average stock sold. Limited space will not permit us to list all varieties we can supply.

Ask for any special varieties wanted PRICES. — All prices postpaid — 10 times the each price is dozen price Express, freight and call orders 5c each or 50c doz. less

Anemone

Anemone

JAPANESE — These beautiful Windflowers are one of the most important hardy plants. They begin blooming early in August and continue in full beauty until cut down by hard frost. Excellent for bouquets, lasting for days when cut; 2%, to 3 feet.

Each 30c; collection of 3 kinds 75c

Whirlwind — Best large pure white.

Alice — Lovely flowers, beautiful pink.

Prince Henry — Red; large, free flowering.

Alyssum

Gold Dust (Saxatile Compactum) — Large heads, of golden yellow flowers in Ma ir and June; silvery foliage; fine for rockeries; 10 to 12 inches. Each 25c; 3 f< r 60c

Aquilegias

The Columbines are one of the mos ele- gant and beautiful of hardy plants, produc- ing their graceful spurred flowers on items rising two feet or more above the beautifully divided foliage, and are highly prized for cutting; June to September.

Mixed — Very choice. Each 30c; 3 for 75c

Asters— Hardy, Fall Flowering

Michaelmas Daisies. — Among the showiest of our late -flowering, hardy plants, giving a wealth of bloom during September and Octo- ber. They grow freely in any soil. Fine for cutting; 3 to 6 feet. Lavender, White, Helio- trope and Blue.

Each 30c; 4 sorts $1.00; doz. $2.50

Arabis

Rock Cress — One of the most desirable of the very early spring flowering plants for edging and the rock garden. Forms a dense carpet, completely covered with pure white double flowers; 6 inches. Each 20c; doz. $2.00

BLEEDING HEART. — See Dicentia, page 81.

Beilis Perennis

English Daisy — Popular early flowering

plants. Very pretty for small borders.

Double Red or White, Each 20c; doz. $2.00

Mammoth — Extra large flowers in white or pink only. Each 25c; doz. $2.50

Coreopsis

Lanceolata Grandiflora — Popular hardy plants. The flowers are a rich golden yel- low, of graceful form and invaluable for cutting; the main crop comes during the latter part of June, but it continues in bloom the entire summer and autumn; it succeeds everywhere; 1 y2 feet

Each 25c; 3 for 65c

Cantebury Bells

(Campanulas — or Bellflowers)

One of the most popular hardy garden plants on account of the beautiful clusters of long-stemmed, dainty yet large flowers. They are very showy. The “Calycanthema” are only “biennials.”

PERSICIFOLA (Peach Bells)— Large clus- ters of drooping bell-shaped flowers during tune and July; 3 feet.

Blue or White. Each 25c; doz. $2.50

CALYCANTHEMA (Cup and Saucer Can- terbury Bells) — A beautiful form of this fa- vorite flower. (See cut, next page.)

Blue, Rose or White. Each 25c; doz. $2.50

Chrysanthemums

They produce a lavish profusion of blooms after most flowers are gone; very popxxlar.

Hardy Pompom — Small ball-shaped flow- ers. We offer four colors. Field-grown plants. Yellow, red, pink or white.

Each 25c; 4 for 85c BEAUTY COLLECTION POMPONS

Ten new named varieties, each distinct and beautiful. (Young plants in season from March to July). Full collection $1.50, postpaid

Doronicum

One of the most effective and very early spring flowering perennials, growing about 2 feet high, producing a profusion of Mar- guerite-like golden yellow flowers of much beauty and elegance. It is a splendid flower for cutting. Each 20c; doz. $2.00; Large 30c

Dianthus

Deltoides (Maiden Pink)— A charming creeping variety, with medium -sized pink flowers in June and July; especially suited for the rock garden or borders. Each 25c

Hardy Garden. — Mixed. Each 25c; doz. $2.50

PRICES. — Ten times the each price will be the dozen price. All prices postpaid.

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HARDY PERENNIAL FLOWERING PLANTS — Continued

NOTE — 25c plants are $2.50 doz.; 30c, $3.00 doz. See note top page 82

Delphinium

(Hardy Larkspur)

These are deservedly one of the most pop- ular subjects in the hardy border, bold, at- tractive and highly prepossessing plants of easiest culture; perfectly hardy; 4 to 6 feet. Fine for cut flowers, June to November; when the first blooms are faded, cut all foliage close to the ground and a second crop will come. (See cut.)

Choice Mixed, all shades.

Each 25c; doz. $2.50 Gold Medal Hybrids — Unquestionably the finest strain of hybrids from the best named varieties. Very large, two-foot flowers, spikes in beautiful shades of lavender, light and dark blue. Each 30c; doz. $3.00

Belladona — A free and continuous bloomer; flowers clear turquoise blue; very beautiful; long flower spikes. Each 30c; doz. $3.00

Bellamosum — Same as above; rich deep blue. Each 30c; doz. $3.00

Formosum — Dark blue, white centers; an old favorite; 3 to 4 feet high. Each 30c

DICENTRA— BLEEDING HEART. — See page 81.

Campanula — Calycanthema

Digitalis

(Foxglove)

Old-fashioned, hardy* desirable plants with broad foliage and showy fiowers borne on spikes. June and July; 4 to 6 feet.

Mixed colors. Each 25c

Forget-Me-Not

(Myosotis)

Palustris — A variety that is hardly ever out of flower; useful in a shady spot in the border. Each 25c; doz. $2.50

Gaillardia

(Blanket Flower)

Among the showiest and most effective of perennial plants, blooming continually from early summer on through the season. Grows 2 feet high. Flowers about 3 inches across, dark red in center with rings of crimson and vermilion encircling same on a golden yellow ground.

Grandiflora. Each 25c; 3 for 65c

Delphinium (Plant and Flower Spike)

Geum

A showy border plant, growing about 18 inches high and producing all summer and fall brilliant double scarlet flowers in large clusters. This new variety is a fine ad- vance from the older sorts heretofore grown. We consider this the finest red hardy plant.

Mrs. Bradshaw, Double. — Scarlet.

Each 30c; 3 for 75c

Gypsophila

(Baby’s Breath)

Fine, delicate foliage. Minute white flow- ers borne in enormous quantity in open pan- icles during summer months. Be sure and have a few plants of this for cutting, as it works up beautifully in bouquets of other flowers; 3 to 4 feet.

Paniculata. Each 25c to 35c

Helenium

Hardy perennials, bearing in profusion dur- ing summer and fall, beautiful flowers for display or cutting. Each 30c; 4 sorts $1.00

Autumnale Rubrum. — Robust grower, bright terra cotta red flowers; 3 feet.

Autumnale Superbum. — Massive spreading heads of deep golden yellow flowers; 5 feet.

Riverton Beauty. — Rich lemon-yellow with purplish black cone. August and September; 3 to 4 feet.

Riverton Gem. — Old gold changing to wall flower red. August and September; 3 feet.

Heuchera

Sanguinea (Coral Bells). — A compact bushy plant of robust constitution and easy culture, bearing during July and August graceful sprays of coral -red flowers in great profu- sion. Fine for cutting. Each 25c; doz. $2.50

Hemerocallis

Day Lily — Three feet; June and July. Flowers clear, full, yellow or orange; very fragrant; fine for cutting.

Flava — Lemon yellow. Each 30c

Fulva — Orange. Each 30c

NOTE. — Ten times the each price is the dozen price. Prices prepaid. See note p. 82.

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HARDY PERNNIAL FLOWERING PLANTS— Continued

NOTE — 25c plants are $2.50 doz.; 30c, $3.00 doz. See note top page 82.

Hollyhocks

Double or Semi -Double, in separate or mixed

colors. Each 25c; doz. $2.50

Hypericum

(St. John’s Word)

Moserianum (Gold Flower) — Of drooping, training nature. Fine for rockeries, etc. Free flowering. Rich golden -yellow; begin- ning in June. Each 25c; clumps 50c to 75c

Lavender

Vera. — The true, sweet fragrant vender. Flower stems always in demand.

Small plants 20c; large plants, 25c to 50c each

Phlox

Among the hardy perennial plants no class is of more importance than the Phlox, suc- ceeding in almost any soil and position, and flowering through a long season. Excellent for cutting and decorating or for mass ef- fects.

Prize Collection Phlox Plants

New, rare and rich; flowers of largest and best types; very choice.

We offer you large field plants in the fol- lowing at 30c each, 6 for $1.50; doz. $2.50.

Baron Von Dedem — A beautiful, large, deep pink suffused with orange.

Diadem — A stately pure white. Wonderful panicles of fine sized flowers.

Europa — A white variety with very de- cided crimson carmine eye; the individual flowers as well as the trusses are very large, entirely distinct.

Eclaireur— Brilliant rose magenta with a large lighter halo. Tall.

Hondu— A lovely soft pink with a white halo; rare and beautiful.

Helen Lockwood — Extra large, beautifully formed trusses of flowers on tall stems. Color bright crimson, dark red eye.

Selma— Delicate light pink, with distinct carmine eye. Florets very large in mammoth sized trusses. Strong growing variety of great merit.

Creeping Phlox

Subulata (Moss Pink). — An early spring- flowering type with pretty moss-like ever- green foliage, which during flowering season is hidden under a mass of pretty blossoms. Excellent for bordering, rockery and grave planting. Each 25c; 3 for 65c; 12 for $2.50

Alba. — Pure white flowers Each 25c

Lilacina. — Pretty lilac flowers. Each 25c

Rosea. — Delicate rose-pink flowers. Each 25c

Poppy

Nudicaule (Iceland Poppy)— A beautiful class of hardy poppies. Flower stems about a foot in height, bearing elegant cup-shaped flowers, ranging in color from white to scar- let, but most valuable in the yellow and orange shades. Valuable for cut flowers, lasting well when cut.

Mixed All Colors, each 25c; doz. $2.50

EEED YOUR PLANTS. — You must supply the best results. Read about ‘‘Wonder” and

Hardy Phlox

Poppy — Oriental

Fine subjects for massing or planting singly in the hardy garden; 3 feet. They make a wonderful show when in bloom. May and June.

Goliath — Large bright scarlet.

Salmon Queen — Delicate salmon pink.

O r i f la m m e — Gorgeous orange-scarlet.

Pentstemon

BEARD TONGUE. — For description see

flower seeds, page 63. Plants, each 25c

Primroses Primula

English Primrose. — Pretty low growing plants bearing large numbers of beautiful flowers very early in the spring and having the old-fashioned cowslip fragrance so dear to the heart of every Englishman. The flowers are in a wide range of rich colors from golden -yellow to deep crimson maroon.

Mixed Hybrids — Each 25c; 3 for 65c

Vulgaris. — Canary yellow, very early, frag- rant. Each 25c

Pyrethrum

Persian Daisy — One of the most valuable of our early summer flowers; charming shades of color, and wonderful lasting properties as a cut flower; they flower in May and June and frequently in August and September the second time; the colors run into almost every shade, which makes them foremost of plants in this particular season.

Hybridum. — Mixed. Each 30c; doz. $3.00

Rudbeckia

(Golden Glow)

Indispensable for the hardy border; grow and thrive anywhere, giving a wealth of bloom, which are well suited for cutting.

Flowers beautiful golden-yellow; very dou- ble. Marvelous continuity of bloom from June till late fall; 6 to 8 feet.

Small plants 25c; large 35c

“feed,” in other words, fertilizer, if you want “C-M,” pages 38-39.

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FOR BEST RESULTS, plant these hardy perennials in the fall or early in the spring before new growth gets too far advanced.

PRICES. — All prices postpaid — 10 times the each price is dozen price. Express, freight and call orders 25c less in dozen lots.

Saxifragas

Umbrosa (London Pride). — A low-growing, spreading sort, throwing up slender stems a foot high of pretty pink flowers in dainty clusters; small, dark evergreen leaves. A fine border for banks or rockeries.

Each 20c; doz. $2.00

Megasea Very hardy and ornamental;

leaves broad, round, deep green; 1 foot. Pret- ty flowers; very early. Each 25c; doz. $2.50

Sweet Williams

Of late years these have been greatly im- proved in form and habit. They produce a wonderful array of vivid colors in fancy pat- terns. Flowers in flat clusters, very showy and effective; 18 inches; are at their best dur- ing June and July.

English Varieties. — Mixed. Each 25c

Newport Pink. — Rose pink. Each 30c

Shasta Daisy-

very large daisy-like flowers, often meas- uring 4 to 5 inches across, having three or more rows of petals of the purest white. Flowers produced in great profusion on long strong stems. Very popular; 2 to 3 feet.

Each, small 20c, $2.00 doz.; large 25c Clumps 35c to 50c

Scabiosa

Caucasica — A choice hardy plant, thriving in any situation and producing fine umbels of beautiful lavender-colored flowers all sea- son through; flowers very lasting, admirably adapted for cut flower purposes; grows 18 inches high. One of the finest perennials.

Each 25c; 3 for 65c

Sweet William

Tritoma

(Flame Flower or Red Hot Poker)

Pfitzerii — Blooms from August to October with spikes 3 to 4 feet high, and heads oe bloom of a rich orange -scarlet, producing a grand effect either planted sing1 v in the border or in masses (see cut). Each 35c to 50c

Valeriana

Garden Heliotrope. — Decorative plant for the rockery, with strong heliotrope odor.

Coccinea Rubra. — Rose-pink flowers; blooms

Each 25c

Veronica

Rupestris. — A fine rock plant, growing 3 or 4 inches high, thickly matted deep green foliage, hidden in spring under a cloud of bright blue flowers. Each 25c

Vinca

Myrtle (Minor). — An excellent dwarf over- go n trailing plant used extensively for car- peting ground under trees and on graves: small dark green leaves. Each 20c; doz. $2.00

Violets

Of all the delightful perfumes, that of the Sweet Violet is the most delicate and pleas- ing, and places this modest flower among our greatest favorites. They commence to bloom as soon as the cold weather comes in the fall and flower even more profusely in the spring.

Price, 20c each; collection of six, $1.00

Wall Flower

Double English — A line old hardy garden plant seen in every English garden. Grows about 18 inches high and produces early in the spring, rich colored spikes of bloom in various shades of yellow and brownish red.

Yellow, Red or Crimson. Each 25c

Mixed, all colors. Each 20c; doz. $2.00

Yucca — See Page 104

Stokesia

Cornflower Aster (Cyana). — Handsome lav- ender-blue cornflower-like blossoms which measure from 4 to 5 inches across. Desir- able as a single plant or grown in beds 18 to 24 inches high, June to September.

Each 30c

Tritoma

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HARDY IRIS

JAPAN IRIS KAEMPFERI

These magnificent Iris are among the most beautiful of our summer- flowering plants, and are becoming more popular each season. They commence blooming about the middle of June and continue for five or six weeks. Many of these flowers measure from 10 to 12 inches in diameter and rival the orchids in their rich and brilliant colors, from pure white to dark- est purple; most all are beautifully veined and with contrasting colors, producing ef- fects that are truly marvelous. We have some of the finest varieties obtainable.

New 1925 Collection

Four wonderful varieties of rare and rich colors. Each 50c; Collection of 4 for $1.75; dozen, $4.00.

DATE DOG EU. — Rich claret red with or- ange blotches; shaded and tipped blue and white. Very large.

DOMINATOR. — Rich indigo blue, with nar- row white stripes; very attractive.

KOKI NO IRO.— Dbl., purple and yellow, edged blue, white lines.

AZURE. — Dbl., very large, wavy petals, beautiful combination of mauve, dark blue and yellow.

Mikado Collection

Selected from over 100 varieties, very choice. Each 25c; Collection of 4 for 90c; Dozen, $2.50.

Golden Dawn. — A fine double pure white with a beautiful center of cream and gold.

Mikado. — Delightful light blue with darker shades and markings. Center bright orange.

Pyramid. — Double, rich violet-purple, veined white in center of each petal.

Victor. — Handsome double. White, veined purple, center violet purple.

SELECT MIXED. — Splendid range of colors. Many of them are above the average in qual- ity. Fine for group planting. 3 for 75c; Dozen $2.75.

Montbretias

Liberty Iris

LIBERTY IRIS

Germanica

These are among the most desirable and easiest grown of our spring flowering hardy plants, producing in May and June their showy flowers of exquisite coloring, combin- ing the richest and most delicate tints. They thrive everywhere and are always in bloom by Decoration Day.

Prize Collection

New and distinct varieties of great beauty and handsome, large flowers.

Each 25c; full prize collection (7), $1.50; per doz. assorted or straight, $2.25.

A urea. — The finest pure yellow.

Caterina. — Beautiful clear blue, falls soft lilac.

Darius. — Rich yellow, fallsi lilac edged white.

Honorabilis. — Golden, falls mahogany brown, very pretty.

Maori King Golden yellow, falls crimson.

Mad. Chereau. — White, frilled, blue border.

Queen of May. — Rosy lavender, almost pink.

Mad. Chereau. — Ivory white, with clear blue margin on each petal. Very fine.

LIBERTY IRIS IN MIXTURE.— Many fine varieties. Per doz. $1.50; per 100 $10.00.

MONTBRETIAS

Beautiful — Graceful — Very Floriferous

Quite rare and not generally known. Allied to the Gladioli. Perfectly hardy here, but should be given protection or removed where winters are severe.

They are very beautiful, bright and showy summer-flowering bulbs. Delightful for cut- ting for vases. Flowers freely produced on tall, slender, graceful sprays. Height 18 to 24 inches. Flowers brilliant orange-red and sal- mon shades. Plant 4 to 6 inches apart, cover iy2 to 2 inches. Plant plenty. See cut.

Mammoth Size. Each 10c; doz. $1.00; 100, $7.00

Ordinary Size. Doz. 75c; 100, $6.00

Plant more of the above; they increase in size and beauty each year. Divide the roots in the fall each third or fourth year and reset.

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ROUTLEDGE SUPERB GLADIOLUS BULBS

The most popular and desirable of all garden bulbs. Nothing else that we know of grows and blooms so readily in any soil or climate. With ordinary care and attention they make a dis- play in the garden unequaled by any other bulbous flower. For prize-winning blooms, plant in rich soil, cultivate well and give plenty of water. Can be planted at any time from March to July 4. Plant 4 inches deep in heavy and 5 to 6 inches deep in light soil, 6 to 8 inches apart. Use "C-M” — Sheep or Wonder as fertilizer, worked into the top soil.

Prize-Winners — Rare, Rich and Wonderful

We offer on this and the following three pages a most carefully selected list of the new and most beautiful sorts at greatly reduced prices. Plant liberally.

GOLDEN MEASURE.— The one best yel- low; large flowers of deep golden yellow here- tofore unknown in large flowering Gladiolas. Very tall (about 6 feet), vigorous spikes with massive, large, beautiful open flowers. Pro- duce a magnificent effect.

Each 30c; doz. $3.00; 100 $20.00

IMMENSITY. — Tall, strong plant, very large beautiful flowers and many open at a time. Color bright salmon, a beauty.

Each 50c; doz. $5.00

PINK LILY. — A magnificent rosy pink, flow- ers beautifully ruffled. A grand variety.

• Each 50c; doz. $5.00

PYTHIA. — A gigantic red with many mas- sive blooms open at a time. Extremely showy and grand. Each 65c; doz. $6.50

PURPLE GLORY.— The giant of Kundred’s Glory type. The extra tall, vigorous spikes produce magnificent giant, open flowers, with beautifully ruffled petals. Will attract in- stant attention among a multitude of blooms. Color, a velvety, deep, rich maroon red, al- most purple. Each 25c; doz. $2.50; 100 $18.00

ROSE ASH. — We consider Rose Ash one of the most pleasing and finest varieties in our collection. It is really exquisite and must be seen to be appreciated. The color is a won- derful shade of softest light rose, suffused with gray, blue and yellow — a beautiful, rare color, difficult to describe. Magnificent, tall spikes of large flowers gracefully placed and many open at one time.

Each 20c; doz. $2.00; 100 $12.00

ROSE GLORY (Kundred's). — A very large and beautifully ruffled variety. A strong, vigorous grower with charming open flowers of purest rose-pink showing a little darker shade on the ruffled edges of the petals and in the throat. A prize-winner.

Each 20c; doz. $2.00; 100 $12.00

ROMANCE. — A wonderful combination of orange and salmon-rose with a red and yel- low throat. Petals bordered wine. Rare and beautiful. Each 50c; doz. $5.00

SULPHUR GLOW.— New. A beautiful shade of yellow. Produces wonderful spikes of hand- some large well expanded flowers. Beauti- fully ruffled. Each 50c; doz. $5.00

Mrs. Frank Pendleton

“Special on Mrs. Frank Pendleton”

To enable our customers to be able to plant liberally and cut armfulls of this splendid vari- ety we are making a very low price. We have a surplus of 100 thousand. Mrs. Frank Pendleton is a wonderful Gladioli. Flowers large, open form, graceful and of a most pleasing shade of salmon rose pink with a dash of crimson on the two lower petals. The flowers have that fresh bright, attractive appearapce so desirable in a cut flower. The long, graceful stems filled with the buds and open blossoms make beautiful bouquets.

SPECIAL.— WHILE WE HAVE QUITE A QUANTITY THEY WILL NOT LAST LONG OFFERED AT THESE PRICES, SO ORDER EARLY.

FIRST SIZE NO. 1 Oregon grown bulbs at 5e each; 40c doz.; 50 for $1.50; 100 for

$2.75; 250 for $5.00; 500, $8.00; 1,000, $15.00. SELECT NO. 2, full blooming age, doz. 35c ; 100 $2.00; 1,000 for $12.00.

NOTE. — “Butterfly” or “Primulinus” varieties on page 89. Mixed Gladiolus of all kinds, page 90.

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ALL, PRICES ARE FOR FIRST SIZE BULBS. REQUEST.

PRICE LIST OF SMALLER SIZES ON

BARON HU LOT. — Rich indigo-blue, tall, graceful spikes of medium size flowers. Each 10c; doz. $1.00

ANNA EBERIUS. — Beautiful flowers of a pleasing shade of dark, velvety purple. Very large ruffled flowers, well placed on tall soikes.

Each 15c; doz. $1.50; 100 $7.50

CHALLENGE. — Of great merit, giant flowers of a brilliant, rich scarlet — solid color — vigorous grower; very popular with visitors. Each 20c; doz. $2.00; 100 $15.00

CRIMSON GLOW. — An extra large, wide open, fiery crimson flower of good form with well placed blooms on the spike. The best crimson.

Each 15c; doz. $1.50; 100 $7.50

FRANK J. SYMMES ( Deiner).— Salmon-rose with red center. A beautiful ruffled flower, should be in every collection Each 25c; doz. $2.50

INDEPENDENCE — Clear salmon -pink, vigorous grower. Handsome, blooms late in the season.

Each 6c; doz. 60c; 100 $4.00

DREAM. — Handsome large, massive flowers. Deep salmon red. A wonder. Each 20c; doz. $2.00; 100 $12.00

BLUE ISLE. — Flowers of good size; lilac blue, with dark red spots. A fine blue.

Each 20c; doz. $2.00 BLACK PANSY. — Rich dark red with a beautiful pansy-like throat; rich and rare.

Each 20c; doz. $2.00

CAPT. A. C. BAKER.— (Dieners.) Rich velvety red with darker center. Large flow- ers. Won medal for the “best red.” A hand- some, showy Gladioli.

Each 7c; doz. 75c; 100 $5.00

Glory Type — Ruffled Petals

CONSPICUOUS.— Light blue, yellow blotch with a dark border; pretty and effective.

Each 10c; doz. $1.00; 100 $5.00

CHICAGO WHITE.— Pure white, lightly marked with lavender. Popular florists cut flower. Each 6c; doz. 60c; 100 $4.00

COSTA RICA. — Clear orchid, ruffled edges; crimson center; fine large spikes. Beautiful.

Each 25c; doz. $2.50

DAVID STARR JORDAN (D). — Immense flowers of a brilliant red or flame color. One of the best.

Each 25c; doz. $2.50

EVELYN KIRTLAND— A tall, slender, graceful stalk with open, very charming, bright coral pink blooms of good style and expression. A prize-winner. Delightful for bouquets. Each 15c; doz. $1.50; 100 $10.00

ELIZABETH GERBERDI NG.— A beautiful, heavily ruffled flower of grand size and form; shell pink shading to rose edges, center pale canary and ruby.

Each 10c; doz. $1.00; 100 $7.00

E. J. SHALOR. — A strong, tall growing, free flowering variety of real merit. Flowers large and of a beautiful pure deep rose-pink. Winner of many awards in Eng- land and America. Each 20c; doz. $2.00; 100 $15.00

HE RAD A. — To all who love a pure mauve this will prove a joy. On a graceful stem several wide-open blooms of this rare and charming color make a place for itself in any garden and also in the affection of the garden owner. Each 10c; doz. $1.00; 100 $7.50

GOLDEN MEASURE.— See page 87.

HELGA. — A fine salmon-rose with tints of cream and deep rose on white ground; very graceful, tall and hand- some. Each 10c; doz. $1.00; 100 $7.50

HALLEY. — Delicate salmon -pink overlaid with a light rosy tinge, enhanced by pale yellow center. Large open flowers, graceful spike, popular and generally the first to bloom. Each 5c; doz. 50c; 100 $3.50

IDA VAN. — A most beautiful deep salmon-red or flam- ing orange-pink; very rich and brilliant.

Each 10c; doz. $1.00; 100 $7.50

IMMENSITY.— See page 87.

JACK LONDON. — Light salmon with brilliant orange flame stripes; golden yellow throat with ruby center. Very beautiful. Each 20c; doz. $2.00; 100 $15.00

SPECIAL. — Don’t overlook our Special on Mrs. Frank Pendleton, page 87.

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ALL PRICES FOR TOP FIRST SIZE BULBS. SPECIAL PRICE LIST FOR SECOND AND THIRD AND FOURTH SIZES.

GLADIOLI — Continued

JONATHAN WEBB.— Very attractive; large spreading flowers, light scarlet, penciled white. Ruby stripe through each petal and ruby throat. Elegant lily-like spikes of beautiful flowers. Stock scarce.

Each 20c; doz. $2.00; 100 $15.00

LE MARSHAL FOCH.— Beautiful shade of pale rose-pink. Immense flowers and many open at once. A grand early variety.

Each 12c; doz. $1.25; 100 $7.50

MARY PICKFORD. — An extraordinary flow- er of most delicate creamy white color. Throat sulphur yellow. A delightful variety; very popular with florists.

Each 20c; doz. $2.00; 100 $15.00

MRS. FRANK PEN DLETON.— See Special Prices, page 87. Your chance to stock up on a charming variety.

MRS. FRANCES KING. — Very large, open flowers of great merit, light scarlet or flame color. Each 5c; doz. 50c; 100 $3.50

MRS. DR. NORTON. — The finest cream and pink, the most beautiful of this type and the sensation among the newer Gladioli. Every- where awarded the highest honor.

Each 12c; doz. $1.25; 100 $7.50

ORANGE GLORY. — Grand orange color, throat lighter; very rich and striking color. Large, ruffled, beautiful and distinct.

Each 20c; doz. $2.00 PEACE. — A very popular white, extensively planted. Large, stately white flowers with lilac feathering in the throat; well placed on graceful spikes. Late.

Each 6c; doz. 60c; 100 $4.00; 250 $7.50 PINK LADY— See page 87.

PYTHIA.— See page 87.

PANAMA (Improved America). — Soft, deep pink, brilliant silver-frosted effect; beautiful at night. Each 6c; doz. 60c; 100 $4.00

PRINCE OF WALES.— One of the best and most beautiful of the popular “Salmon” color; vigorous grower and early bloomer. Lovely shade of apricot pink, suffused salmon-orange.

Each 10c; doz. $1.00; 100 $6.00 ROSE ASH and ROSE GLORY.— See page 87. ROMANCE.— See page 87.

SCHWA BEN. — Magnificent, large canary yellow. Throat rich golden yellow, marked with a rich carmine blotch. Eight to 10 wax- like flowers open at a time.

Each 5c; doz. 50c; 100 $3.50; 250 $7.00 SULPHUR GLOW.— New. See page 87. WAR. — Large, glowing crimson flowers that make a gorgeous display. Late flowering.

Each 8c; doz. 75c; 100 $5.00

For Gladioli in “Mixtures” see following pages SMALLER BULBS. — Large buyers and commercial planters should write for our special list of 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th sizes — also bulblets.

Primulinus Gladiolus

A new and beautiful race of Gladioli with tall, slender, graceful sprays of dainty and deli- cate, yet quite large “butterfly” or hooded flowers, that are elegantly poised on the flower spikes. Novel and artistic, excellent for vases. They come in varied and beautiful colors.

SPECIAL. — 1 each of the following 10 kinds, value $1.75, for only $1.25, and with 12 Prim- Mix for $1.60.

ALTAIR. — Extra tall, of finest salmon-saf- fron. A grand color. .Each 15c; doz. $1.50

ARLON. — Large, wide-petaled flower of light salmon; grand red throat, showy and beauti- ful. Each 15c; doz. $1.50

ARGO. — Grand, tall, large delicate rose- pink. Each 15c; doz. $1.50

ALICE TIPLADY. — A beautiful orange-sai- fron, large flowers. Each 20c; doz. $2.00

BUTTERFLY. — Strong, vigorous, very ruf- fled, salmon -yellow. Each 15c; doz. $1.50

ELBERTON. — The finest creamy-yellow, large, pure, rich color. Each 15c; doz. $1.50

GOLD DROP. — Extra large, pure deep yel- low with a pretty red line on petals, beauti- fully ruffled. Each 25c; doz. $2.50

MYRA. — New, giant flower, deep salmon, yellow throat with pink lines. Exquisite and showy. Each 20c; doz. $2.00

PRIMUNELLA. — A grand ruffled butterfly- orange saffron color. Beautiful.

Each 20c; doz. $2.00

TOPAZ. — Beautiful salmon-pink and buff; very refined. Each 15c; doz. $1.50

PRIMULINUS.— Mixed. See page 90.

Butterfly, or Primulinus Type

SPECIAL. — Don’t overlook special on Mrs. Frank Pendleton, page 87. Mixed, page 90

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Gladioli Bulbs — Continued

CHOICE LARGE FLOWERING GLADIOLI IN MIXTURES

For those who are not so particular as to variety names, yet who want a wide range of the most beautiful shades and colors for mass planting or for cutting, we offer three separate grades.

ROUTLEDGE GOLD MEDAL MIXTURE

This mixture contains only the very choicest new varieties in all the favorite colors and shades. Grown separately and then mixed, the only safe way to make an ideal mixture. Contains several hundred varieties, many of which if sold under their proper names would be priced at 50c to $1.00 each. Only the choicest, large flowering and ruffled types in this unequaled Gold Medal Mixture. First Size Bulbs, doz. $2.00; 100 $7.50; 1,000 $50.00.

CHOICE POPULAR MIXED.— A splendid mixture of popular varieties in a wide range of colors, unequaled for the price. Doz. 50c‘; 100 $3.00; 1,000 $20.00.

SUPERB CHOICE MIXED.— A wonderful mixture of only very choice, large, free -flow- ering varieties that we guarantee will please you and be the equal of any Mixture offered anywhere, with the exception of our Gold Medal. First Size Bulbs, doz. 75c; 100 $4.00; 1,000 $25.00.

Primulinus Hybrids

BUTTERFLY MIXTURE PRIMULINUS.—

A superb mixture of the most beautiful col- ors and types. Many new and rare unnamed varieties. 3 for 40c; doz. $1.00; 100 for $6.50

CHOICE MIXED PRI M U LI N US.— This mix- ture is equal to most and superior to many.

3 for 25c; doz. 50c; 100 for $3.00

CANNAS

Everyone knows the value and beauty of Cannas for bedding. Their large, massive, tropi- cal-looking leaves and magnificent flowers cannot be equaled in any other plant of such easy culture. Plant outside after danger of frosts is past, 18 inches apart, in rich, deeply dug, well- prepared bed (12 plants required for a 6-foot circular bed). Plant the taller kinds in the center.

Rose City Collection Cannas

Prices, your choice strong roots, 25c each; $2.50

per dozen postpaid, Except as noted; Collec- tion of 12 sorts, $2.50.

City of Portland. — Beautiful glowing pink, deep and brilliant; magnificent growth, at- taining height of 3% feet; immense spikes of bloom. The finest pink Canna to date. Pro- duced by the foremost Canna specialist and named after our city. Each 30c; doz. $3.00

Coronet. — Rich yellow flowers in large bold spikes. Robust growing and very free-flow- ering. A good bedder.

Duke of Marlboro. — Rich crimson scarlet flowers in fine large spikes on heavy, deep green foliage. One of the best bedding varie- ties.

Egandale. — Bronzy red foliage surmounted by fine spikes of currant-red flowers of great brilliancy. One of the best.

Firebird. — Flowers in immense tresses well above the foliage on tall stalks; petals of great breadth and substance, forming a mag- nificent flower; color, clear brilliant scarlet without streaks, spots or blotches; grows five feet high. Each 30c; doz. $3.00

Golden Gate. — Immense wide-open florets of pure golden yellow, richly rayed with orange- crimson and apricot; throat deep carmine, mammoth spikes of bloom on stalks four feet high. A rare and beautiful new sort.

King Humbert. — Immense spikes of bloom of a bright orange scarlet streaked with crim- son; magnificent bronzy-green leaves with brownish -green stripes; large, bold and effec- tive; 5 feet.

Lousiana. — Beautiful and showy; green leaves edged bronze, strong and healthy; very fine bloomer. The mammoth flowers are of fine form and a vivid scarlet; 5 feet.

Orange Bedder. — Rich orange color with scarlet infusion. A dazzling bedding variety which catches the eye at once. One of our finest. Each 30c; doz. $3.00

Canna Plant Well Grown

Queen of Holland. — Very dark green foliage edged with bronze. Rich deep orange yellow flowers in great profusion.

Rosea Gigantea. — Deep, rich, dark pink, shaded to coral; immense spikes of bloom in great freedom; 4 feet.

PLANTS IN SEASON AT OUR STORE— (after danger of frost). Plants give quicker and better results than dormant roots.

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We have probably grown and tested out more varieties of Dahlias than any other company in the Northwest, and have come to the conclusion that it is only confusing and needless to offer hundreds of varieties. So many are almost the same; many are very inferior. We believe the varieties on this and the following pages will please the most critical. All are priced very reasonable and are postpaid. Field- grown roots only.

DELIVERY. — We generally hold all early orders for Dahlia Bulbs until about March 1. Planting season is from April to July 1.

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PAEONY FLOWERED DAHLIAS

One of the most popular classes of Dahlias. The form and style of the flowers vary greatly; some have flat, rounded petals, others are pointed and twisted in most fantastic style. All are beautiful and produced in profusion of flowers on long, slender stems; fine for cutting.

Autumn. — Brilliant fiery red of large size.

Each 30c

City of Portland. — One of the best novelties ever introduced. Color is a clear deep yellow and the immense flowers are gracefully held upright on long stems. Every dahlia grower should have this variety. Each $1.50

Freda Newman. — Bright orange with bronze shading into old gold at the edges. Long stems. Constant bloomer. Each 25c

Geisha. — Very popular, has no rival for gor- geous coloring with its blending of orange red

and yellow. (See cut.) Each 75c

Geo. H. Mastick. — Large full flowers, of

many wavy petals on extra strong stems. Color is a rich maroon changing to deep crim- son. Each 75c

Hi Gill. — Gold Medal variety, rich golden yellow. Reverse of petals orange-red. Hand- some large flotyers on long strong stems.

Each 50c

Hope. — English variety. Beautiful lavender, very large blooms on long stems. Each 50c

James Gill. — Artistic flowers of giant size and of a bright rich golden orange color. Fine for cutting and blooms all season. Each 60c

Lady Alla. — Bright scarlet. Long strong stems, carrying flowers well above foliage. Large fragrant flowers; always attract atten- tion. Each 50c

Lieut. Oreville A. Stevens. — New. A dis- tinct shade of light orange-scarlet; blooms large on good stems. Excellent for cutting.

Each 50c

Laura Barnes. — Especially good in the bor- der where it will attract especial attention due to its salmon orange flowers that droop grace- fully from the bush. Each 40c

Mrs. Jessie Seal. — New. A beautiful shade of salmon-rose, suffused with gold; large, full flowers; extra long, graceful stems. Each 75c

Mrs. Jessie Seal. — One of the best of recent California introductions. Flowers of largest size and of a beautiful shade of salmon pink, suffused with gold. Each 75c

Mad. Von Bystein. — Pure lilac-lavender; fine form and good stems. Each 30c

Oregon Sunset. — New. Golden yellow, heav- ily suffused and dusted orange-crimson, free bloomer; excellent stems for cutting.

Each $1.00

Pride of Portland. — A new Giant Paeony Dahlia, similar to Geisha but the yellow is brighter, the red richer, flowers are more double and larger. A wonder color and style.

Each $1.50

Turner. — A beautiful peach-pink of immense size, form and style; one of the best. Each 50c

Van Dyke. — One of the most popular sorts. Flowers are borne on extra long swaying stems. Color is a rich shade of salmon pink.

Each 35c

Wadawanock. — Bright coral red, broad wavy petals, early and very free bloomer. Each 30c

Bach variety above selected for perfection of flower, freedom of bloom and long, strong stems. They will please you.

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DAHLIAS — Continued

CHOICE NEW CACTUS DAHLIAS

Of the various types of Dahlias those of the well-known Cactus form are undoubtedly the most important and best liked. There is a great diversity in the forms of the various sorts, but in the main they are characterized by the long, narrow pointed petals, twisted and incurving, others straight like the illustration. Most of the fine petaled sorts are products of English hybridists who have worked wonders. Distinct from the English types are the new (H. C.) Hybrid Cactus sorts, between a Cactus and Decorative in type of flower.

In the following list we offer only sorts of special merit, the most perfect in form of flower, profusion of bloom and with upright stems that show the flowers above the foliage, all of which makes them the most desirable for cutting or garden display.

Babe Ruth. — (New H. C.) Large dazzling yellow, bright and clear, very large. Each 75c

Border King. — Deep rich, glowing scarlet; large flowers, incurved petals; held erect on long, stiff stems. Each 75c

Chas. Sherbrooke. — A very beautiful and unusual color, rich scarlet, with reverse of petals old gold. Each 50c

Claremont. — New. (H. C.) An exquisite soft pink, shaded cream, beautiful, curly pet- als, long stems. Each $1.00

Ferdinand Olivet. — (Hybrid Cactus.) — In col- or a deep crimson, shading to maroon. Well- formed flowers on strong stems. Each 25c

F. W. Fellows. — (English Cactus.) One of the most striking dahlias yet introduced. The large flowers are freely produced on long stems. Plants grow with especial vigor. Col- or is an exceptionally rich and pleasing shade of orange scarlet. Very fine. Each 60c

Glory of Wiltz. — A good yellow, especially fine for cut flowers. Very profuse bloomer.

Each 25c

Graphic. — A decided novelty. Long incurved petals of dark maroon, distinctly tipped white. Very striking. Each 30c

Helen Durnbaugh. — (H. C.) Delicate blush, deepening toward the center to an intense, glowing tint of soft, rosy pink. Extra large flowers, excellent stems. Fine for cutting.

Each 50c

Johanasburg. — Bright gold, suffused with a glowing golden sheen, which is very distinct in sunlight. Each 35c

Kalif. — Wonderfully large and beautiful, of purest scarlet, long and strong stem. Free bloomer. Extra fine. Each 60c

Kreimhilde. — An old favorite. The ever- popular pink and white combination of colors beautifully blended. Each 25c

Lady Swathling. — A beautiful salmon pink changing to amber in the center. Extra large flower. Each 35c

La Favorite. — (H. C.) New variety. Color a beautiful brilliant salmon, shading from dark reddish -salmon in the center to salmon - pink at the twisted tips; extra long stems. Fine cut flower. Each 75c

Lavender Queen. — The long and extremely slender incurving petals of this variety are ex- tremely charming. Color is a rich, reddish lavender. Each 35c

Magnificent. — New. Immense size, flowers often 8 inches across; color a beautiful Orien- tal buff; overlaid with satiny rose-salmon; fine stem; very free bloomer. Each 75c

Melody. — (English Cactus.) Very distinct. Florets are yellow for half their length and white for the balance. Each 50c

Mrs. Douglas Fleming. — Fine white mirrored petals, constant bloomer, good cut flower.

Each 50c

Mrs. Freeman Thomas. — A beautiful salmon- pink; early and free-flowering. Fine for cut- ting. Each 30c

Phenomenal. — Long narrow twisted petals making the flower look like a huge chrysan- themum. Beautiful shade of pale salmon and yellow. Each 50c

Pres, de Apiancourt. — Large rich deep pink, free bloomer. Each 30c

Prim a Donna. — (H. C.) Exquisite, cream flushed with delicate pink. Large and very beautiful. Each 50c

Record. — Rich orange red, shading to yellow center; very free bloomer. Showy and at- tractive. Each 25c

Rhienscher Froschsin. — Large incurved pet- als, creamy white base passing to a carmine cerise tip. Beautiful. Each 50c

Searchlight. — English Cactus.) Bears large flowers of clear yellow. Florets are extra nar- row and beautifully incurved. Striking.

Each 50c

Tustu. — Pretty velvety mafoon; very free- blooming. Excellent stems. Each 30c

Tom Lundy. — Beautiful, rich, velvety red. Handsome, giant flowers on long stems.

Each 50c

Washington City. — (H. C.) Giant star-like flower of purest white, long, showy stems.

Each 75c

White Ensign. — White with a creamy yellow undertone. Rather blunt florets. Profuse bloomer. Each 25c

Wild Rose. — Dainty rose pink, very free bloomer, fine for cutting. Each 50c

NOTE. — When planting, remove the label and fasten it to a small stake to mark the location of the bulb and keep the name for later reference.

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DECORATIVE DAHLIAS

In this class of Dahlias will be found those sorts which florists and gardeners prize most highly for cut flowers. These Dahlias are characterized by their strong, erect growth and their large, well formed, handsome flowers on strong, stiff stems far above the foliage.

Challenge. — New. Large and distinctly col- ored flowers; yellow at base; heavily marked deep garnet-crimson towards the tips; a very free bloomer. Each 30c

Delice. — One of the best for cut flowers and very popular with florists for this purpose. Long stems. Flowers keep well in water. Clear glistening pink. Each 25c

Dream. — A Holland novelty. Exquisite shade of peach -pink with an amber glow; extra fine cut flower. Each 35c

Dorothy Wooten. — New. A beautiful rose- pink of immense size. The large, massive blooms are borne gracefully on stems three feet long; exceptionally fine. Each 75c

Freckles. — Large, rich, sunflower yellow, streaked and penciled with crimson ; very early and profuse bloomer. Awarded certifi- cate of merit. Each 50c

H. G. Newman. — Deep cherry red, with petals deeply lacerated at points. Each 30c Geo. Walters. — One of the grandest intro- ductions of all time. Extra large flowers of the richest salmon rose shade, borne on long, strong stems. Each 75c

Jack London. — New. Giant blooms on long, stout stems; very free bloomer. Dazzling scarlet deepening in the center. Each $1.00

King Albert. — Giant violet purple flowers of the richest shade, carried on rigid stems far above foliage. One of the very finest of the recent creations. Each $1.00

Jeannie Charmet. — Large pinkish lilac blooms on long stems. A very novel shade of pink. Each 25c

Madonna. — Semi-curved and twisted petals. Blooms often 8 inches across. Ivory white pet- als glisten in the sunlight. Extra fine for cut flowers. Stems long and sturdy. Each 50c Marcella Gill. — Similar to Delice but of a richer pinkish shade. A wonderfully free bloomer on extra long stems. Very perfectly formed and second to none for keeping quali- ties. Each 60c

Mina Burgle. — A glowing deep scarlet; large size; a favorite; florist’s variety for cut flow- ers. Each 25c

Mrs. Carl Salback. — New. Immense laven- der, pink blossoms on exceptionally long, strong stems. Awarded certificate of merit.

Each $1.00

Nevada. — Large, pure white flowers, on ex- tra fine stems, excellent cut flower. Each 50c Pride of California. — A huge crimson red, shading darker to the center; very large blooms, carried on extra long, strong stems.

Each 75c

Polar Star. — The purest white; long, nar- row-rolled petals; large flowers on extra long stems; very early and free bloomer; one of the best. Each 75c

The Grizzly. — Has created a big sensation every year since it was introduced. The dark red flowers of immense size are often carried on stems two feet long. Reflexed petals. Heavy bloomer. , Each $1.00

SHOW OR QUILLED DAHLIAS

In this section we have the Dahlias of our grandmother’s garden but of improved form and size, with richly colored flowers of rounded form and quilled petals. Excellent for cutting.

PLANT DAHLIAS IN AN OPEN, SUNNY LOCATION AS THEY DO NOT FLOWER FREELY IN THE SHADE.

W. W. Rawson

A. D. Livoni. — Popular variety. Fine deep pink flowers in great profusion. Each 25c

Dr. I. B. Perkins. — Pure snow white, extra fine stems; excellent cut flowers. Each 25c

Else Burgess. — A beautiful, large white, tipped and suffused a deep shade of pure lav- ender; very free bloomer. Each 30c

Firestone. — Bright vivid red on long stems.

Each 30c

Helen Hollis. — Flowers, deep scarlet; very large; one of the best of this type to date.

Each 50c

Tillamook. — A splendid pink shading to rose.

Each 25c

W. W. Rawson. — White overlaid with lav- ender blush; large flowers. (See cut.)

Each 30c

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Choice Rose Plants

For Spring and Early Summer Planting Only and NOT for Fall Delivery

On this page we are offering four choice collec- tions. This is the popular mail-order size that we send by mail prepaid. They are grown in 3-inch pots, are strong, healthy and well rooted and from 10 to 12 inches high. To be planted outside in the warm spring or early summer months.

These will produce many blossoms the first sea- son, and you will be surprised at the results you can obtain, and at quite a saving in prices. Water well and use “C. M.” and “Wonder.”

NOTE. — Order any time convenient and we will forward “in season,” April to July. NO ORDER FILLED FOR LESS THAN TWO PLANTS.

Columbia Collection of New Roses

Price, 35c each; set of 6 sorts, $1.75

Lady Hillington. — Deep apricot yellow, long pointed bud, a fine forcing or garden rose, excellent for cutting.

Ophelia. — Salmon flesh, shaded rose, base of petals apricot yellow; fine shaped flowers; excellent habit.

Hoosier Beauty. — Glowing crimson -scarlet with maroon shadings; beautiful buds on long stems; wonderfully free in bloom. A valuable new American rose.

Sunburst. — Without doubt the finest yellow rose in existence; large buds and flowers of an orange-copper color, shaded golden -yellow; superb.

Columbia. — Elegant shaped buds and flow- ers of a rich rose-pink color. Is making a fine record about Portland.

Rose Marie. — Beautiful shade of light pink with silvery suffusion; finely formed buds; very free and vigorous.

Richmond Collection Choice Roses

Price, 30c each; set of

Mrs. Aaron Ward. — Bright golden yellow flowers on fine stems.

J. B. Clark. — Rich crimson shaded maroon; very large and fine.

Killarney. — Deep shell pink, beautiful long buds.

Jonkherr Mock. — Rich, bright cerise; hand- some foliage and sweet scented.

White Killarney. — Most beautiful ever- blooming white rose in existence.

General McArthur. — Grand crimson scar- let. One of the finest.

12 sorts, $3.00, postpaid

Mad. Abel Chatenay.— Salmon pink, shaded darker. Always in bloom.

Mad. Caroline Testout. — The famous Port- land rose; large, bold, bright pink flowers.

Maman Cochet. — Beautiful rosy pink; long pointed buds.

Richmond. — Crimson scarlet buds. A beau- tiful free-flowering variety.

Lady Ursula. — Shell-pink and fawn.

White Maman Cochet. — Pure white; elegant buds.

Beauty Collection Everblooming Roses

Price, 30c each; set of 10 sorts, $2.50, postpaid

American Beauty. — Large rosy-crimson flowers; sweet-scented.

Dean Hole. — Bright carmine with silvery shadings.

Kaiserine Augusta Victoria. — Large, pure- white; very fine and constant.

Lady Ashtown. — Silvery pink, shaded yel- low; fine, large bloom.

Lady Battersea. — Bright cherry crimson, long pointed buds.

La France. — Silvery pink, large and very sweet-scented.

Papa Gontier. — Cherry red, shaded yellow. Grand bedder.

Virginia R. Coxe (Gruss an Teplitz). — Fiery scarlet.

Viscountess Folkstone. — Delicate flesh pink; full and handsome.

George Arends. — Pink with silvery suffu- sions; very large.

Royal Collection Hardy Roses

Price, 30c each; set of Anna de Diesbach. — Beautiful clear car- mine pink.

Baron de Bonstettin. — Dark, rich red; very large.

Clio. — Massive, light-pink flowers.

Conrad F. Meyer. — Beautiful silvery pink. General Jacqueminot. — Bright crimson.

Glorie Lyonnaise. — Chamois yellow; full, sweet, distinct.

Margaret Dickson. — Ivory white, shaded flesh.

RAMBLER OR CLIMBERS, 1 YEAR OLD, ON

! sorts, $3.00, postpaid

Mrs. R. G. J. Crawford. — Silvery pink; fine form.

Mrs. John Laing. — Soft, delicate pink; free flowering.

Paul Neyron. — Large, deep rose; double and handsome.

Prince Camile de Rohan. — The best dark maroon.

Ulrich Brunner. — Rich, glowing crimson; large.

-HALF 2-YEAR-OLD PRICES. See PAGE 99

PLEASE REMEMBER we cannot afford to pack and wrap a single Rose Plant; no order filled for less than two plants on this page unless you order other plants.

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CHOICE OREGON - GROWN ROSE BUSHES

We make a specialty of Rose Bushes and sell thousands upon thousands. Our bushes are atrong, healthy, field-grown stock, well rooted, and will produce a profusion of bloom the first season, if given good care and cultivation. We enjoy the reputation of supplying the best stock at reasonable prices. The following list is the choicest of American and European introductions. All Oregon-grown; worth double Eastern or California.

FOB YOUB CONVENIENCE— CLASSIFICATION UNDER COLORS

This year we have arranged our Roses all under their predominating color, which appeals to us as the most convenient way. While the descriptions are necessarily short on account of limited space, you will get class (read abbreviations below), color and main points of merit.

SHIPPING AND DELIVERY

We can fill orders for our large 2-year-old Rose Bushes any time from October to May — around Portland the best planting time is during favorable weather from November to April, the earlier the better.

BY EXPRESS— We ship all 2-year-old Rose Bushes by express, unless otherwise In- structed.

IF WANTED BY PARCEL POST.— By request we will wrap, pack and mall Rose Bushes for 10c each, 75c doz., extra. DON’T FORGET THE EXTRA FOR POSTAGE WHEN WANTED BY MAIL.

Ma&e your Rose Bushes grow and bloom profusely by applying a liberal amount of “H. Q.,” “C-M” and “Wonder.” See pages 38 and 39.

QUESTION? If we are sold out and unable to supply variety ordered, shall we substitute one of equal value and color cor- rectly labeled or send short and refund?

ABBREVIATIONS

T. — TEA — One of the best classes of Roses and truly ever blooming. They are hardy in this section, although during our coolest weather and in cold sections they should be protected with a covering of fir boughs, straw or burlap.

H. T.— HYBRID TEA— Most of these are as free flowering and as constant bloomers as the teas, and are hardier, stronger grow- ers.

H. P.— HYBRID PERPETUAL— The hardi- est of all roses, vigorous in growth, free blooming.

WHITE— CREAM

British Queen (H. T.) — Pure white, large, full flowers, opening freely. One of the best white roses for bedding and cutting.

Each 75c

Florence Forester (H. T.) — Clear snow- white, with a lemon tinge. Perfect habit; verv sweetly perfumed. Gold medal. Each $1.00

Florence Pemberton. — Large, full flowers, beautifully formed; creamy-white, suffused pink, particularly at center. Each 75c

Frau Carl Druschki (H. P.) — A large,

grand, hardy, pure white; best and most popular. Each 60c

Kaiserine Augusta Victoria (H. T.) — A

strong, vigorous grower, producing buds and flowers of enormous size; color, pure white. A very popular variety. Each 75c

Mrs. Herbert Stevens (T.) — Long, beauti- fully pointed buds, large, full flowers, ivory white with shadings of peach and fawn at edge of petals. Each $1.00

White Maman Cochet — Has all the good qualities of Maman Cochet, but pure white, equally large and fragrant, hardy and pro- ductive. One of the very best white ever- blooming roses for bedding, flowering all

season long and until late in the fall.

Each 75c

Florence Forester

Missoula, Mont., March 24, 1924. Routledge Seed & Floral Co.

Gentlemen : All of the Roses, Plants and

Seeds ordered of you have been received in good condition. I am well pleased with same. Very truly,

MRS. HENRY C. STIFF.

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ROSES — Continued

PLEASE NOTE. — Should we be sold out and unable to obtain the varieties of Roses ordered, others of a similar color and type and CORRECTLY LABELED Will be substituted. UNLESS OTHERWISE ORDERED.

YELLOW ROSES

Constance — Buds long and pointed, of a rich orange -yellow color distinctly streaked and splashed with crimson near base of pet- als, passing to large, full flowers of bright cadmium-yellow. Very free in bloom. A glorified Rayon d’Or. Each $1.00

Duchess of Wellington (H. T.) — Intense rich saffron -yellow; very large and of fine form; beautiful in bud as well as open flower. One of the finest offerings of re- cent years. Each 75c

Imperial Potentate (H. T.) — A new rose of sterling merit. Strong, vigorous, healthy grower. Beautiful buds opening into a well formed, solid and lasting flower of a rich rosy carmine. Sweetly scented. A winner of many prizes. Each $1.50

Lady Hillingsdon (H. T.) — Deep apricot

yellow, long pointed bud. Each $1.00

Mrs. Aaron Ward (H. T.) — Deep golden- orange, shading out to creamy-yellow at edge of petals. Beautiful deep buds. A delightful variety. Each $1.00

Mad. Ravary (H. T.) — Clear orange-yellow; long, pointed buds; flowers of fine form.

Each $1.00

Miss Lolita Armour. — A magnificent new

rose of a rich chrome yellow, shaded to cop- pery orange. Flowers are very large, of fin- est form, on stout canes. A prize winner.

Each $1.25

PINK BOSES

Baroness Rothchild (H. P.) — Large size,

fine globular form; color bright rosy pink.

Each 60c

Columbia (H. T.) — This beautiful Rose is of strong, vigorous habit of growth and ex- ceptionally free-blooming. The flowers, which are of good size, are perfect in form, both in bud as well as when fully expanded. In color it is a most pleasing shade of rose- pink and delightfully fragrant. Each $1.00

Conrad F. Meyer. — Very hardy, free bloomer. A beautiful pure, silvery-pink. Fragrant.

Each 75c

George Arends or Pink Frau Karl Druschkl

— A beautiful pink variety; different in color from any other rose; a free bloomer and one of the best. Each 75c

Lady Alice Stanley (H. T.) — Beautiful long, pointed buds; large, well-formed flowers, of a delicate flesh-pink, outside of petals deep, coral-rose. A gold medal variety. Each 75c

Los Angeles — Described by the originator as “a flame pink, toned with coral and shaded gold at base of petals.” Buds long, pointed and lasting flowers. Each $1.00

Lady Ashtown (H. T.) — One of the finest pinks of a rich, deep, silvery tone; flowers large. Each 75c

Mrs. J. C. Ainsworth (H. T.) — New. Strong, vigorous grower. Large, well-shaped buds and fine, full double, delightfully scented flow- ers which are freely and continuously pro- duced. Color of the buds on first opening are a beautiful peach-blossom pink, the flowers as they develop change to a lovely crimson-pink at the centre. Each $1.25

Don’t Forget Postage If rose bushes are ordered sent by parcel post send 10c extra, 75c per dozen, for pack- ing and postage, otherwise we’ll send by express, collect.

Mrs. Charles Russell. — Strong, rank growth, canes stout and thornless, clothed with hand- some dark-green foliage. Flowers very large and massive. Form globular and very full. Remarkable for its fine lasting qualities either on or off the plant. Color bright rich cerise, shaded to scarlet at center. A continuous bloomer all season through. Each $1.00

Madame Caroline Testout (H. T.) — Port- land’s famous brilliant pink rose. Each 50c

Maman Cochet (T.) — One of the finest Tea Roses. Magnificent buds opening into flowers of grand size and build; very lasting and of sweet tea scent. Color, deep rosy pink, inner side of petals shaded silvery rose. Each 75c

Mrs. John Laing (H. P.) — Very free flow- ering, all season. Color soft, delicate pink, with a satiny tinge. Each 60c

Paul Neyron (H. P.) — Deep, shining rose, double and handsomely formed; blooms freely, and is unusually strong and vigorous; the largest variety in existence. Each 60c

Willomere (H. T.) — An improvement upon his famous Lyon Rose, being more vigorous in growth and free in bloom. Buds coral red, suffused with carmine, opening into a large, full flower of a rich shrimp-pink, shaded to yellow at the center. Very rich and strik- ing variety. Each $1.00

Mendocino, Calif, March 22, 1924. Routledge Seed & Floral Co.

Gentlemen : 1 received your plants some time

ago and was more than pleased with them. They came in fine condition.

Most sincerely,

MRS. JAS. RICE.

Prune your rose bushes when planting — don’t leave

BE SUCCESSFUL over 8 t0 12 Inches of top growth. Try it; you’ll get

better results.

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PLEASE NOTE. — Should we be sold out and unable to obtain some certain varieties of Roses ordered, others similar in color and type and CORRECTLY LABELED will be substl- tuted, UNLESS OTHERWISE ORDERED.

“C-M” Your Rose Beds

The most beautiful roses are produced by care, cultivation and fertilizer. “C-M” kiln- dried (weed free) ground cow manure, or

H. Q. Sheep, is better than the raw material, will do wonders and is much cleaner and nicer to handle. See pages 38-39.

TRICOLORED ROSES

Combination Shades of Orange, Gold, Red, Pink, Yellow

Betty (H. T.) — Beautiful coppery-rose color, overspread with golden-yellow; fragrant.

Each 75c

Gorgeous (H. T.) — Flowers large and full, freely produced on stiff, erect stems; color deep orange yellow, flushed copper yellow, and veined with reddish copper. Each $1.00

Edith Part — Another grand exhibition rose as well as an ideal garden variety. Free branching growth with well built up flow- ers of great substance. Color, rich red suf- fused with deep salmon and coppery yellow. Perfectly shaped flowers. Each $1.00

Irish Elegance — Bronze orange in the bud, opening into large single flowers of a lighter shade. Vigorous growing and perpetual blooming. Each $1.00

Jonkheer J. L. Mock (H. T.)— It is of the type of La France, with large, round blooms surmounting its stout, almost thornless, canes; color, rich bright pink, reverse of petals carmine. Each 75c

Joseph Hill (H. T.) — Salmon pink, shaded with yellow, outer petals tinted coppery pink, long bud; very large, full flowers.

Each 75c

Juliet. — Flowers beautifully formed, with petals of fine shape and substance. The color is a bright orange -red on the inside of petals, while the reverse side is of a rich old-gold color. A novel combination of colors and very handsome and showy. Each 75c

Louise Catherine Breslau (H. T.) — Coral red, shaded chrome yellow, opening to a flower of shrimp-pink, shaded coppery-or- ange. Each $1.00

Madame Edouard Herriot (T.) — Long, pointed buds, a deep coral red color, shaded to yellow at the base; flower of a rare shade of rosy scarlet, flushed with shrimr* «r>d apricot tints. Excellent. Each $1.00

Madame Melanie Soupert. — A superb fancy, everblooming rose, of strong, vigorous growth and free branching habit. Color golden yellow shaded to orange yellow at base of petals, the whole beautifully flushed with orange- pink. Fine, long, pointed buds of elegant out- line, opening into a very large, fluffy flower of great beauty. Each $1.00

Wilbur, Ore., March 16, 1924. Routledge Seed & Floral Co.

Gentlemen : The American Beauty and other Shrubs which 1 received from you are in splen- did condition.

Very truly yours,

MARGUERITE E. MONTGOMERY.

Don’t Forget Postage 10c extra, 75c per doz. extra for packing and postage on Rose Bushes

Mademoiselle Cecile Brunner (Dwarf Poly- anthus)— Exquisite little roses, buds dainty, pointed, bright salmon pink, yellow center.

Each 75c

Madame Butterfly. — A sport from the popu- lar new rose Ophelia, which may be said to be a glorified form of that fine variety. In this new sort all the colors are intensified, making it a rich harmony of bright pink, apri- cot and gold. The unopened buds are espe- cially distinct with their lovely shades of In- dian red passing to golden yellow at their base. This fine new rose is a rank grower, producing a wealth of foliage and bloom throughout the season. It is being planted by florists more largely than any other sort be- cause of the demands for its beautifully shaded buds and richly colored flowers.

Each $1.90

Margaret Dickson Hamlll — Delicate straw color, its shell-like petals flushed at the edges on the reverse side with delicate car- mine-rose. Strong in growth, free blooming and exquisitely fragrant. Bronzy green foliage on deep crimson leaf -stalks. Very distinct and a gem among new roses.

Each $1.00

Ophelia (H. T.) — The most popular cut flower variety today. Buds orange salmon, opening to a perfect full flower of dainty salmon pink and cream; elegant shape, fine

foliage; superb. Each 75c

William F. Dreer — Soft shell pink, base of petals rich golden yellow. Sometimes the en- tire flower is covered with a golden suffusion. This rose has the same parentage as the well known Los Angeles and like that sort is beau- tiful in all stages of development from the opening buds to the well expanded flowers. We are quite sure that all who try this vari- ety will be pleased with it. Each $1.25

MOSS ROSES

Strong, vigorous growers, much admired for moss -covered buds; hardy; most varieties bloom but once in a season, but remain for a long time and very handsome.

Tour choice. White, Pink or Red each 75c.

Can also supply Crested Moss — 75c.

**l» 2-year-old rose bushes by express unless otherwise ordered. Read about shipping, Inside front cover, and top of page 95.

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All 2-year-old rose bushes by express, unless otherwise ordered. Read about shipping, top of page 95, and inside front cover. Remember, 10c extra, 75c Doz., packing and postage

RED, SCARLET AND CRIMSON

Chateau de Clos Vougeot (H. T.) — A very rich, fiery scarlet shading- to deep velvety crimson. It is delightfully fragrant, a pro- lific and continuous bloomer. Each 75c

Captain Hayward (H. P.) — This is prob- ably the grandest of all red Hybrid Perpet- uals. The bloom is of the largest size. Color deep glowing red, flushed with crimson. A free bloomer; deliciously perfumed. Each 60c

Crimson Emblem (H. T.) — A superb new Irish rose of a rich glowing crimson, heavily shaded with maroon. Buds and flowers of fine form and size, produced freely on long, stout stems. A splendid garden rose and

worthy of extended cultivation. Each $1.00

Edward Mawley (H. T.) — Of grand size and build and a free, continuous bloomer. Color intense crimson scarlet and of velvety tex- ture. Each 75c

General McArthur (H. T.) — A grand crim- son scarlet. Elegant long buds and the

flowers are large, double, of fine form; very fragrant. Each 75c

Hoosier Beauty

George Dickson (H. T.) — Very large, full and perfectly formed flowers freely pro- duced. Color, blackish crimson of velvety texture, reverse of petals heavily veined with crimson maroon. A magnificent rose, in- crimson maroon. A magnificent rose, valuable for exhibition. Each 75c

H. V. Machin (H. T.) — A splendid new exhi- bition rose in great demand by exhibitors at the English rose shows where it has made a name for itself because of its grand scarlet crimson flowers of such wonderful size and form. The buds are long and pointed, un- usual in a red rose. The foliage is ideal. The flowers are rigid stems of erect growth. We can recommend this as being one of the most beautiful of all red roses. Each $1.00

Glorie de Chedane Guinoisseau (H. P.) —

Brilliant vermilion red, shaded deep velvety red. Very large and full. Of beautiful form. One of the coming red roses having all the requisites of a fine bedding rose. Each 75c

Gruss an Teplitz (H. T.)— This is a rose for everybody, succeeding under the most or- dinary conditions. Rich scarlet, shading to crimson; fragrant; a free, strong grower and in bloom all the time. Each 60c

Hadley (H. T.) — Color beautiful rich, bright red. Very free and constant. A shapely, graceful bud and flower. One of the most charming and distinctive red roses. Each 75c

Hoosier Beauty (H. T.) — A grand new hy- brid tea rose of American origin. Flowers dark crimson, shaded with maroon and veined with black; petals of remarkable substance — like so much crimson velvet; buds beautifully formed, with fine, pointed shape, opening into large, double flower.

Each 75c

Hugh Dickson (H. P.) — This superb Irish Rose stands in the front rank as a producer of the very finest brilliant crimson -scarlet roses. Of strong, vigorous growth and free- flowering habits, one of our most favorite varieties. Each 75c

Mrs. Edward Powell (H. T.) — Rich crimson scarlet flushed with maroon. One of the fin- est garden and exhibition roses that have come to our notice. Very free and sweetly scented.

Each $1.00

Prince Camille de Rohan. — Very dark rich velvety crimson, passing to intense maroon, shaded black. One of the darkest roses and very handsome. Regarded as the best of its color. Each 60c

Ulrich Brunner (H. P.) — Extra large bold flowers, full and globular; color, rich glow- ing crimson, elegantly flamed with scarlet; a good grower and free bloomer. Each 60c

BABY OR DWARF POLYANTHA ROSES

A type of roses which grow only a foot or two high, bear large clustres of flowers pos- sessing great lasting qualities, and are always in bloom. They are fine for massing in beds, for bordering large rose beds or planted singly on the lawn. Perfectly hardy. Your choice of the following, each 75c; doz. $7.50.

BABY RAMBLER (Dwarf-bush type) — Not over 18 inches high, producing large trusses of light crimson flowers; clean, dark-green foliage.

MRS. W. CUTBUSH— Clusters of pretty double, bright pink flowers, freely produced in panicles; always in bloom.

ORLEANS — Color brilliant geranium red, suffused rose, with white center, making a charming combination; bushy habit and very free flowering.

BABY TAUSENDSCHON— Pale pink flow- ers, becoming reflexed with carmine-rose; very beautiful.

SHOULD BUSHES ARRIVE VERY DRY, bury tops and all in damp ground or immerse In a tub of water for a few days. It will benefit them very much.

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BEAUTIFUL CLIMBING ROSES

CHOICE POPULAR VARIETIES

Dorothy Perkins, 30 ft. High, Thousands of Blooms. A^Popular Variety

CLIMBING OR PILLAR ROSES

The following climbing Roses all grow vigorously, and are profuse bloomers and very hardy anywhere. The flowers are borne in large clusters.

Your Choice following — 60c each, if not oth- erwise marked:

Crimson Rambler — This grand rose is well known and very popular; of rapid growth.

Dorothy Perkins — (See illustration.) Flow- ers in immense cluster, beautiful shell pink.

Dr. Van Fleet. — Flowers large with high built center and petals beautifully undulated and cupped. Beautiful shade of shell pink. Hand- some bronze green foliage. A rank climber, immune from mildew. Each 75c

Hiawatha — A beautiful single flowered va- riety, with flowers about iy2 inches across. Color brilliant ruby-red with a clear white eye and prominent yellow anthers.

Tausendschon (Thousand Beauties) — En- tirely distinct. Large single flowers fully 3 inches across; a delightful shade of soft pink, shaded carmine and produced in trusses of from 10 to 15 flowers. Each 75c

American Pillar — Flowers saucer-shaped, three to four inches across and very lasting. They hang in immense clusters all along the branches, and make a remarkable sight, a veritable sheet of bloom. Color, clear bright, rosy pink.

Paul’s Scarlet Climber. — A wonderful new hardy climbing rose. The flowers are semi- double and produced in clusters, the plant be- ing literally covered with brilliant vivid scar- let flowers from top to bottom. It is of strong climbing habit. Each $1.00

The lavish profusion of bloom on Climbing Roses, literally hundreds of flowers on each plant, their beautiful colors and exquisite fragrance render them unequaled for cover- ing houses, arbors, pergolas, fences and boundary walls.

American Beauty. — One of the largest, sweetest and best of all hardy roses. It is a quick grower, constant bloomer, making mag- nificent buds and large, bold flowers; color, rich rosy crimson, shaded and veined in the most charming manner. Each 75c

Beauty of Glazenwood. — Bronze yellow or copper and fawn color. One of the grandest pillar roses. Very hardy and free bloomer.

Each 75c

Climbing Cecile Brunner. — The exact coun- terpart of Madame Cecile Brunner, the beau- tiful little Polyantha Rose, except that this is a rampant climber. The flowers are produced in clusters and like the bush variety, are of exquisite form and color, being a rosy pink on a creamy white ground. A gem among climbing roses. Each 75c

Climbing Hoosier Beauty. — Identical with that superb new bush variety Hoosier Beauty, except that it is a rampant climber. Hand- some, rich crimson flowers shaded to pink. One of the best ever-blooming climbing roses yet produced. Each $1.00

Climbing Frau Karl Druschki. — Without a doubt the finest pure white hardy, everbloom- ing climber. Each 75c

Climbing Lady Hillingdon A splendid

climbing form of the famous yellow rose, Lady Hillingdon, the most popular rose of its color at the present time. The golden yellow flow- ers, the bronzy red foliage and the strong arching branches, make this the most desir- able pillar and porch rose of its color.

Each $1.00

Climbing Mad. Caroline Testout. — Counter- part of our famous official pink hedge rose.

Each 75c

Climbing Safrano — A beautiful pillar rose, being a strong climber; color orange-yellow or deep saffron ; good size, full and sweet. A favorite variety in .every locality. Each 75c

Climbing White Killarney. — One of the best pure white climbers producing beautiful long buds that open into lovely graceful blooms.

Each $1.00

Reine Marie Henriette — A strong, vigorous grower; flowers large, full and of fine form. Color glowing crimson, elegantly shaded. One of the best climbers. Each 75c

Silver Moon — A magnificent white climber, large, semi -double blooms of good substance, with golden stamens. Foliage is abundant, bronze-green, and is immune, to mildew.

Each 75c

Shower of Gold — A beautiful new climber of the Wichuriana type from the gardens of the famous English rosarian, William Paul. It is of very vigorous growth, with dense, glossy green foliage. Produces masses of golden yellow flowers in large clusters.

Each 75c

Remember, 10c extra, 75c doz., for packing and postage

TREE ROSES

Good stock is very scarce. Write if inter- ested.

SPRAY, PRUNE and FERTILIZE your roses each year and produce prize-winners. We’ll tell you “what and when.”

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BEAUTIFUL HARDY CLIMBING VINES

Spread the roots out carefully and don’t plant too close to a dry wall, in soil full of broken Dig a hole and fill with good soil if necessary.

bricks, mortar or concrete.

AMPHELOPSIS

VEITCHI (Boston Ivy). — The most popular and desirable climbing plant for covering brick, stone or cement walls, etc. Clings to the smoothest surface. Foliage rich olive green during the summer bright crimson and scarlet in the fall. Strong plants, 50c to 60c; extra strong, 75c to $1.00.

QUINQUIFOLIA (Virginia Creeper, or American Ivy). — One of the best and quickest growing varieties for covering trellises, ar- bors, etc. Its large, deep green foliage as- sumes brilliant shades of yellow, crimson and scarlet in the fall. Strong plants, 50c to 60c; extra strong, 75c to $1.00.

CLEMATIS

No hardy flowering climbing vine excels in beauty and effectiveness the finer sorts of Clematis. As a climber for the veranda, a screen for fences, for pillars along the garden walks, for training on walls or ar- bors or in masses on rockwork, it has no rival among strong growing blossoming plants. The Clematis should be grown in rich, deep, sandy loam and well mulched with rotten manure in winter. The richest sheets of bloom and largest flowers are ob- tained where it has partial shade and a lib- eral supply of water at the roots.

PANICULATA (Sweet-Scented Japan) Of

very rapid growth, quickly covering trellises and arbors with handsome, clean, glossy-green foliage. The flowers are of small size, pure white, borne in profusion in September and October, and of a most delicious and penetrat- ing fragrance. Each, small plants, 35c; choice, 50c; large, field-grown plants, 60c and 75c each.

LARGE FLOWERING.— The following kinds bloom early and remain a long time. Very large and showy.

Your choice of the following strong, field- grown roots, $1.00 each, postpaid.

Jackmanii — Intense violet-purple; most popu- lar variety; extra large flowers in great clusters. *

Duchess of Edinburgh — A free flowering double white variety; very fragrant Madam Ed Andrew — The best bright red;

equal to Jackmanii in size.

Henryii — Fine large creamy-white flowers. A strong grower and great bloomer.

CINNAMON VINE

A beautiful vine of rapid growth, suitable for porches, trellises, etc.; pretty white flow- ers of cinnamon-like fragrance. One of the very best quick-growing vines. Perfectly hardy and come up from the root each spring.

Large roots. Each 25c; 5 for $1.00

HONEYSUCKLE

A beautiful climber, rapid grower and very desirable. Flowers very fragrant.

Your choice of the following, 60c to 75c each; extra strong, $1.00:

Halleana. — Very popular; almost evergreen;

flowers white, passing to yellow.

Belgica (Monthly Fragrant) — Flowers are

large; color red and yellow.

IVY EVERGREEN

COMMON ENGLISH —Thick, leathery, evergreen leaves. Strong grower. Good roots, each 25c; large, 50c.

Polygonum Auberti

POLYGONUM AUBERTI

(Silver Lace Vine)

One of the most desirable flowering climb- ers we have ever grown. Of strong, vigorous, rapid growth and producing throughout the summer and fall long graceful sprays of small, white, delicate flowers. Clean, neat foliage. Perfectly hardy. The vine in the illustration made a 15 -foot growth the first season and to the top of the house the next season.

Strong plants. Each $1.00

WISTARIAS

WISTARIAS. — The strongest growing of all hardy vines, easily reaching the roof of a two-story building in a few years if given a chance to climb. The flowers appear with the first leaves late in the spring and hang in long pendulous clusters.

SINENSIS BLUE. — A very rapid growing, hardy climber; lovely long panicles of dark blue flowers, produced in the most wonderful profusion. Strong vines. Each $1.00 to $1.50

SINENSIS ALBA. — Like the preceding, but with beautiful white flowers in long panicles. A veritable sheet of bloom in late spring. Strong vines. Each $1.00 to $1.50

“MAKE ’EM HOP.’’ — If you will mix a cup full of Wonder Fertilizer with 5 lbs. “H. Q.’’ and work both thoroughly into the soil around your climbers, you will get wonderful growth and lovely flowers. See page 39.

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HARDY FLOWERING & ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS

NOTE — “D” following the name stands for Deciduous, “E” Evergreens.

SHIPPING— At the prices given we send large, well-branched bushes from 2 to 5 years old, grown in the open ground. As our shrubs are, for the most part, large and heavy, we usually send them by express or freight. By request, small sizes can be sent by parcel post, but you should ADD AT LEAST 15c TO 20c EXTRA PER SINGLE PLANT to cover packing and postage.

HAWTHORNE (D)

Deutzia — Pride of Rochester

AZALEA (D)

MOLLIS. — Dwarf shrubs, covered in early spring before leaves appear with gorgeous yel- low and orange colored flowers. A rare and choice shrub. Select plants each $3.00

For CRIMSON AZALEA see page 104.

BARBERRY (D)

Fine for massing, banking, hedges or even as single specimens. Dainty, early flowers, showy, small leaved foliage and berries in the fall and winter make them very popular.

THUNBERGII — A beautiful Japan variety of dwarf habit. Small foliage, changing to beautiful red in autumn. Bright scarlet ber- ries all winter. Each 60c, 75c and $1.00

PURPUREA (Purple Barberry) — Foliage a beautiful deep purple all the year; a splendid specimen shrub and almost indispensable in contrastive groupings.

Each 60c, 75c and $1.00

BUDDLEYA (D) —Butterfly Bush MAGNIFICA — The ever -blooming Butterfly Bush, being given that name through the fact that all varieties of butterflies are at- tracted to it in large numbers. A fine, hardy shrub; is of fast-growing habit. Cut back half way or more every fall after frosts, mulch and fertilize, and you will have a wonderful lot of flowers. It produces long, graceful, slender branches, terminating in long spikes of “lilac-like” flowers of a beautiful lavender- blue. Commences to bloom in June and con- tinues until frost nips the flowers. It is a fine subject for lawn planting and shrubbery groups. Flowers possess fine keeping quali- ties. Desirable for cutting. Choice plants, 75c each; large, 75c; extra strong roots, $1.25 to $2.00.

A hardy flowering shrub that grows to be a fair-sized tree. Beautiful, small, double flow- ers in clusters and handsome, shining, small, dark-green leaves.

DOUBLE WHITE or SCARLET.— 3 ft. to 4 ft., $1.50; extra large, $2.00.

COTONE ASTER

Simonsii (D). — Pretty shrub, growing about 4 feet high, having glossy green leaves which are evergreen in this locality. Pretty pink flowers in summer, followed by clusters of scarlet berries, which remain on the branches all winter. Each 75c to $1.25

Horizontal is (E). — A low-growing shrub sel- dom exceeding 1 foot in height, but with its horizontal branches spreading over a large area in a few years. Small evergreen leaves, pinkish-white flowers, followed by bright scar- let berries which remain on the branches nearly all winter. A fine shrub for terrace or rockery. Each 75c to $1.50

Michrophila. — Similar to above, but more dwarf and smaller foliage. Each 75c to $1.50

Franchetti (E). — Upright shrub of graceful, drooping habit, covered with a mass of red berries in fall and winter; very desirable.

Each $1.00 and $1.50

DEUTZIAS XE)

Their hardihood, fine habit, luxuriant foli- age and profusion of attractive flowers in May and June render them among the most beautiful and jnost popular of flowering shrubs.

Your choice, each 75c to $1.00

GRACILIS ROSEA — Dwarf growing with sprays of pretty light pink flowers late in the spring. A beautiful shruh.

LEMOINEI — Flowers very large and pro- duced in broad-based,- cone-shaped heads of from 20 to 30 flowers each, of purest white, 3 to 4 feet.

PRIDE OF ROCHESTER— Flowers very early, double; pure white, tinged with blush; great profusion. Grows 6 to 8 feet.

FORSYTHIA— GOLDEN BELLS. See next page.

FLOWERING CURRANT (D)— Rebis

Popular early flowering shrubs that do well any place. Their bright flowers are very cheerful. Each 60c, 75c and $1.00

Sanguineum — Charming crimson flowers.

Aureum — Yellow flowers; spicy ordor.

GENISTA (E) Broom

Bushy, upright evergreens. Flowers freely in early spring.

ALBA — Pure white. Each 50c to 75c

ANDRE AN A — Red and yellow flowers; very pretty. Each 50c to 75c

SCOPARI A (Scotch Broom) — Rapid grow- ing; yellow flowers in May. Each 50c to 75c

SPANISH — Yellow flowers; elegant foliae-e: blooms all summer. Each $1.00

Feed Your Plants — You must supply “food,” in other words, fertilizer, if you want the best results. Read about “Fertilizers,” pages 38-39.

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Hydrangea Panlculata Grandlflora

H. PANICULATA GRAN Dl FLORA— The

grandest as well as the most popular of all shrubs, and hundreds of thousands of them are sold every year; excellent for hedges or massing; unsurpassed for the lawn; blooms in July and August, and continues in bloom for two or three months. The flowers are massive, cone-shaped, sometimes 10 inches in length, and changing from the original pure white to pink, and finally to a beautiful rich coppery red.

Young plants, 75c; strong plants, each $1.00

HARDY FLOWERING SHRUBS AND ORNAMENTALS— Continued

FORSYTHIA (D)— Golden Bells

INTERMEDIA — Blooms early in spring, be- fore the leaves appear, when it is covered with golden, bell-like flowers.

Each 75c to $1.00 FORTUNEI — Upright; makes fine single specimens; golden flowers in profusion in April. Each 75c to $1.00

HYDRANGEA (D)

HORTEN SI A — One of our most popular and showy lawn plants. Often grows in pots or tubs. Ornamental foliage and beautiful flowers in large, flat trusses. (See cut.) The beautiful pink variety is most popular, but we can supply White, Pink or Blue. Young plants, 50c. Large plants, according to size and number of flower shoots, 75c, $1.00, $1.50. Large specimen plants, $2.00 to $3.00. (See cut.)

REBIS — See Flowering Currant, page 101.

LILACS (D)

A very neat, handsome growing little tree and a great favorite for planting in yard and lawn. Blooms early in the spring; flowers in immense clusters. Everyone loves the Lilac and no garden is complete without one or more.

VULGARIS; SINGLE WHITE OR PUR- PLE.

Each, 3 to 4 ft., 75c to $1.00; larger, $1.50.

NAMED BUDDED VARIETIES.

Double or Single; white. Each $1.50

Double or Single; blue. Each $1.50

Single Lilac

QUINCE (D) Cydonia

JAPONICA — Bright scarlet single, flowers very early in the spring, before the leaves appear. Thorny, compact growth. One of our best hardy shrubs. Each 75c to $1.00

Hydrangea Hortensia

KERRIA

Japonlca. — A distinct and valuable shrub; bears double, golden -yellow flowers all sum- mer; in winter its vivid green branches con- trast in marked manner with other shrubs. Of graceful habit, with pretty bright-green foliage. Each $1.00

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Don t Forget Postage

Unless 10 to 15c per plant, according to size wanted, is sent for packing and postage, all shrubs will be sent express at your expense. Read Shipping, top page 101.

LONICERA (E)

(Evergreen Bush Honeysuckle)

Comparatively new introduction. A very neat, medium-sized hardy shrub that is be- coming very popular for mass and border planting. Very attractive.

LONICERA NITIDA. — A recent introduc- tion. Hardy evergreen shrub of distinct habit. Erect growing and densely covered with small ovate leathery leaves that have a brilliant gloss on the upper surface. Flowers fragrant, cream white and followed by red berries.

Small, $1.00; large, $1.50

SPIREAS (D)

Graceful shrubs, everyone should plant. They are of the easiest culture, and very desirable in collections. All the Spireas bloom with a riotous extravagance which makes them quite striking. Their individual style, color and habits of growth differ so markedly, that a collection of varieties will Insure bloom the entire season.

VAN HOUTTEI (Bridal Wreath)— The grandest of all the Spireas. It is a beautiful ornament for the lawn at any season, but when in flower it is a complete fountain of white bloom, the foliage hardly showing; perfectly hardy and an early bloomer. (See cut.) Each 75c to $1.00

THUNBERGII — Of graceful habit; the branches are slender and somewhat drooping; foliage in autumn changes to bright red and orange; flowers in feathery masses, white, appearing early. each, 75c to $1.00.

ANTHONY WATERER— Covered nearly the whole growing season with large umbels of deep crimson flowers. Each 75c to $1.00

SNOWBALL (D)

STERILIS (Common Snowball) — Blooms in latter part of May. Flowers pure white, large balls. Every one should plant a Snow- ball. Each, small plants, 60c; 3 to 4 ft., each, $75c to $1.00;

PLICATUM (Japanese Snowball) — One of the most charming hardy flowering shrubs in existence; bears great wreaths and clus- ters of pure white globular masses of flow- ers; covered with bloom for weeks in the spring; grows 4 to 6 feet high; entirely hardy. Each, 2 ft., $1.00; 2 to 3 ft., $1.50

PRUNUS (D)

Among the most beautiful deciduous hardy shrubs of Japan are the flowering plums and cherries. Fine for small and large lawns. They flower profusely very early in the spring before the leaves appear; excellent for cutting.

PISSARDI. — The purple - leaved plum of Japan. Clouds of white flowers in early spring, followed by leaves of a beautiful bronzy purple color. Each $1.25

P. CERASUS. — Flowering cherry. Lovely double pink flowers early in the spring. 4 to 6 ft. Each $1.50

Double White.— 4 to 6 ft. Each $1.50

Parkers Mill, Ore., April 17, 1924. Routledge Seed & Floral Co.

Gentlemen: The plants you sent me were re- ceived in first-class condition on April 15 th and I wish to thank you very much for your prompt attention.

Yours truly,

MRS. C. E. LEATHERS.

Splrea Van Houtte

PHILADELPHUS (D)

Mock Orange — A valuable class of hardy shrubs of vigorous growth, bearing for the most part fragrant white flowers during late spring and early summer.

A UREA— Beautiful golden yellow foliage, white flowers of orange-like fragrance. Each 75c to $1.00.

LEMOINEI — Slender, graceful branches covered with snowy white flowers of delight- ful fragrance. Each 75c.

VIRGIN ALE — Dwarf growing syringa cov- ered in June with pure white flowers. Very fragrant. Each 75c.

WEIGELA (D)

Beautiful shrubs that bloom in May, June and July. The beautiful trumpet -shaped flowers are produced in so great profusion as to almost entirely hide the foliage. They are very desirable for the border or group- ing, and as specimen plants.

Prices: Following, each 75c and $1.00.

CANDIDA — Beautiful white flowers; a con- tinuous and profuse bloomer; very hardy.

ROSEA V — Lovely, large, rose-colored flowers, borne in such profusion that the whole bush appears a mass of rosy bloom.

EVA RATH KE— This variety is quite scarce and rare. Has beautiful blood-red flowers. Free bloomer. Each $1.00.

VERONICA (E)

T R A V E R S I . — Low growing, compact shrubs of upright, neat habit of growth, small, at- tractive evergreen foliage and small, pure white flowers in great profusion.

Small plants, $1.00; large, $1.50

ALWAYS REMOVE the packing and moss from the trees before planting. NEVER put manure so as to come In contact with the roots of any plant or tree. Use only good soil on and around the roots.

TNTNPT Be misle<l the fine catalogs with little prices sent out from the East. Buy ± our field -grown plant, much larger and better than the weakly Eastern stock.

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EVERGREEN SHRUBS AND TREES

In moving evergreens, they are generally taken up with a ball of earth about the roots; this makes it necessary to ship them by express or freight only. The stock we offer has been moved in the nursery every two years. This insures their living, and they are worth double the ordinary stock.

Not Mailable — These stocks must go by express or freight

ABELIA

A Chinese shrub of rather recent introduc- tion that is highly satisfactory here and rap- idly becoming very popular. A graceful, low growing evergreen with dark, glossy, rather delicate leaves and handsome clusters of light pink flowers that turn to rosy pink. In bloom from June to late fall. Small plants, 75c; select, $1.00 to $1.50.

ACUBA

JAPONICA — Beautiful, broad-leaved ever- green, with leaves speckled and striped golden yellow; elegant shrub for specimen on the lawn or for planting among other shrubbery; bears bright red berries in win- ter time. 1 to 1% ft, $2.00 to $3.00; very scarce.

ARBOR VITAE

An attractive, hardy, compact, upright evergreen of beautiful appearance.

Green or Golden. Each $2.50 to $5.00

AZALEA

A. CRIMSON — A hardy evergreen species. These are dwarf, compact growers. Foliage small; flowers dazzling crimson. Each $2.50

BARBERRY

DARWIN I — Shrub with small, holly-like leaves and blue berries; clusters of yellow flowers adorn the branches in early spring.

Each $1.00

BOXWOOD

A compact, small leaved evergreen that can be trimmed into balls, box or pyramidal shape.

DWARF, COMMON— Fine for borders, edgings or low hedges. Hedge plants, 6 in., each 30c; per 100, $25.00. Specimen plants Globe or Pyramid shaped. Each $2.50 to $7.50 CAMELLIA

Small trees with shining green leaves and beautiful waxy flowers.

Small plants only, each $2.50

COTONEASTERS (E)— See page 101.

CEDAR

(Cryptomeria Elegans)

JAPANESE — A beautiful evergreen with delicate green foliage and graceful habit; color changes to reddish-brown in winter. Each $2.00; 2 ft., large. $3.00 to $5.00. CYPRESS

LAWSON — Very popular evergreen; grace- ful feathery, blue-green foliage. Specimens, each $2.00 up.

DAPHNE

Evergreen Japanese shrub with waxy light- green foliage. Pink flowers in early spring that are well known for their wonderful fragrance. Each $3.00

EUONYMOUS

Slow growing, compact, pretty leaved shrub.

JAPONICA — Green or Variegated. Very attractive. Each $1.50 to $2.50

GENISTA (E>— See page 101.

JUNIPER

IRISH— Very desirable, pyramidal in form, foliage light green or silvery gray.

Each, medium to large, $2.00 to $3.00

LAUREL

ENGLISH — Handsome, large-leaved, shin- ing foliage. Excellent for large hedges or screens or as single specimens. Each 75c to $2.00. Extra Large, $3.00 to $5.00.

Small size for hedges — write.

LAURUSTINUS

Beautiful evergreen shrub with bright shining green leaves and covered in the late fall, winter and early spring with large pan- icles of fragrant white blossoms. Small, $1.00; medium, $1.50; large, $2.00 to $3.00.

LONICERA (E)— See page 103.

MAHONIA AQUILFOLIA OREGON GRAPE — Native of Oregon, and our state flower. Beautiful foliage and yel- low flowers in spring, followed by blue -black berries. Choice plants, nursery grown, each $1.00 to $1.50; large, $2.50.

PRIVET

One of the best hedge plants; has small, pointed, evergreen leaves; grows rapidly and compactly; stands severe pruning, and can be kept in fine shape with little care.

CALIFORNIA — Most common variety.

ENGLISH — Smaller leaf, darker.

Strong field plants, 12 in. up, per 10, $1.25; per 50, $4.50; per 100, $8.00; 2-year-old plants, 24 in., per 10, $1.50; per 50, $5.50; per 100, $10.00.

PYRANCATHA

Evergreen Thorn. — Very desirable spring shrub. Narrow, green leaves. Small, white flowers, followed by showy bright berries for fall and winter show.

August ifo I ia. — Tall growing, rich orange berries. Each $1.25

Crenulata. — Bright red berries, handsome, glossy foliage. Each $1.50

Lalandii. — Medium height, more spreading. The bright orange red fruit is larger and

more plentiful. Each $1.50

RHODODENDRONS

“Budded” stock very scarce.

Each $5.00 to $7.50

RETINOSPORA

One of our most showy and. graceful ever- greens. There is a large class of Retino-

sporas, but the most popular are those of compact, tufted character. Choice, well- shaped plants in Green or Brown, $2.50 to $3.50 and up.

VERONICA. — E. See page 103.

HOLLY

Very popular everywhere.

English (Aquifolia) — Budded stock, guar- anteed berry-bearing. Well balled and care- fully packed. Each. 2 to 3 ft.. $2.50 to $3.50; specimen plants, 4 feet up, $5.00 to $7.50 and up.

YUCCA

The broad, sword -like foliage is evergreen, while midsummer shows great, erect, branch- ing stems bearing a showy display of pend- ant, creamy-white bells.

Prices: 2-year and up, 50c, 75c and $1.00; 18 to 24 in., $1.50.

DO NOT EXPECT trees shipped or delivered same day as ordered — can’t be done, as all orders go to the nursery for proper filling. You will be notified promptly when shipped.

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NUT TREES

RAISE ENGLISH WALNUTS— We can successfully raise English Walnuts here In the Pacific Northwest, and the quality of the nuts is superior to most other sections. Plant a tree or two at least, for your own use, and if you have a large place, plant more. While the cost of grafted stock is more, we advise you to plant them, as there is “no chance” as to quality of the nuts.

ENGLISH WALNUT TREES

WALNUTS (D). Grafted Stock — This year we are prepared to supply you with Oregon- grown trees that are extra select and ESPECIALLY FINE ROOTED, much superior to the California trees on account of the fine growth of strong, fibrous roots. The stock we offer is Voorman’s famous Franquette grafted on California black walnut roots.

Prices: 4 to 6 ft., each $2.50; 6 to 8 ft., $3.50.

SEEDLING STOCK — Not grafted. Prices: Each, 4 to 6 ft., $1.50; 6 to 8 ft., $2.00.

FILBERTS SMALL NUTS

Prices, Selected, Each 75c; 10, $7.00; 100, $60.00. Special prices on smaller stock

BARCELONA — Magnificent large nut £rom Spain, first quality.

DU CHILLY — The largest Filbert on Pacific Coast. Nuts full fleshed and sweet.

ALMONDS — IXL-Nonpareil or Ne Plus Ultra — 1 year, 3 to 3X/Z ft., each 75c; 10 for $6.00; 100 for $50.00.

HICKORY NUT (Shellbark)— 4 to 6 ft., $2.50. BUTTERNUT— Each $1.50.

SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES

The following are our most popular varieties. If you want some other kind, inquire? we, no doubt, can supply.

NOTE — We make a packing and shipping charge on out-of-town orders as follows:

One tree, 50c; 6 trees, $1.00; 12 trees, $1.50.

BIRCH (D)

Remarkable for its elegance; very grace- ful; silver bark and slender branches.

EUROPEAN WHITE. — Charming tree; gracefully drooping branches, silvery white bark and small, ovate leaves; a combination of attractive characteristics.

4 to 6 ft, $1.25; 6 to 8 ft. $1.50 to $2.00. Weeping Cut Leaf. — No supply.

CATALPA (D)

A beautiful shade tree. Large heart- shaped leaves. White flowers in July.

SPECIOSA — 4 to 6 ft. $1.50; 8 to 10 ft., each,

$2.00 to $2.50.

CHESTNUT (D)

Very popular, stately shade trees. Exten- sively planted for shade.

WHITE FLOWERING— 4 to 6 ft., $1.00; 6 to 8 ft., $1.50; 8 to 10 ft., $2.00 to $2.50.

RED FLOWERING— No stock this year.

ELM (D)

One of the most popular and best shade trees. Very desirable for street.

AMERICAN WHITE — 6 to 8 ft., each $1.50; 8 to 10 ft., $2.00.

MOUNTAIN ASH (D)

Very ornamental trees, especially when covered with its clusters of red berries in the fall. Each, 4 to 6 ft., $1.50.

MAPLE

LARGE GROWING MAPLES FOR SHAD*

Your choice of the following kinds: 7 to 8 ft., $1.50; 8 to 10 ft., $2.00; selected, $2.60 to $3.00.

NORWAY — Of large, compact habit; broad, deep green shining foliage, and stout, vigor- ous growth.

OREGON — Wide-spreading branches and large foliage; very rapid growth.

SILVER OR SOFT— Native tree of rapid growth; foliage bright green above and sil- very white beneath.

SUGAR or HARD— Of upright habit of growth; dense shade; extensively used.

PURPLE-LEAVED SYCAMORE MAPLE—

A purplish tone is imparted to the tree by the purple under-surface of its leaves; the effect being very fine when the leaves are in motion.

SILVER VARIEGATED (A. Negunde Var- legatum) — No stock this year.

POPLAR (D)

These well known trees are planted largely for windbreaks and ornamental purposes; very rapid growers.

CAROLINA — Pyramidal : LOMBARDY — Tall and spiral, 6 to 8 ft.. $1.00; 8 to 10 ft., $1.50.

Write for quantity prices, stating size wanted.

We Sell Birds — See page 145

John Day, Ore., Feb. 27, 1924. Routledge Seed & Floral Co.

Gentlemen : I am very pleased with the Bird that you sent. So glad that you could send a light colored one.

MRS. N. M. STONE.

TRANSPLANTING — When transplanting trees of any kind, trim and prune off one- fourth to one-third of last year’s growth; the cut roots cannot support the full top the first

season.

City buyers can have trees delivered and planted at reasonable prices. Ask us.

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FRUIT TREES

OUR SHIPPING SEASON for the above is from November 1 to April 1. Some seasons ~M&y 1, although it is too late for best results. We advise late fall or early spring planting While stock is dormant.

HOW WE SHIP — Unless otherwise instructed, we ship by EXPRESS OR FREIGHT, which- ever is cheapest, and the buyer pays the charges.

TREES CANNOT GO BY PARCEL POST, unless you make special arrangements by letter.

CARE OF STOCK UPON ARRIVAL — If you are not ready to plant, dig a trench and "heel" in. If ground is frozen, put in a cellar and keep roots damp.

POSITIVELY NO NURSERY STOCK SENT C. O. D.

QT TP QTTTT TTT When varieties of the tree ordered cannot be supplied or bought lio U -DO JL J. J. LJ -L J- VyxN locally, others equally as good of the same season but correctly

will be substituted, unless otherwise ordered.

APPLES

Unless otherwise priced Each Per 10 100

One year, 3 to 4 ft $ .40 $3.00 $25.00

One year, 4 to 6 ft 50 4.00 30.00

Selected trees 75

Write for our low prices per 1000.

SUMMER VARIETIES

RED ASTRACHAN — Medium deep crimson, flesh white, moderately juicy, with an agree- able rich flavor; very productive.

YELLOW TRANSPARENT— Medium size, roundish, slightly conical; skin pale yellow, flesh tender, juicy, sub-acid; good.

AUTUMN VARIETIES

GRAVENSTEIN — Large, beautiful yellow, dashed with deep red and orange; tender and crisp, with a highly aromatic flavor; tree very vigorous; very popular sort.

KING OF TOMKINS COUNTY— Very large, globular; red striped; vigorous and produc- tive; excellent quality; juicy, rich flavor.

WEALTHY — Medium, whitish yellow, shad- ed with deep red; flesh white, tender and juicy.

WINTER VARIETIES

BALDWIN— Large, rounded; deep, bright red; very productive; one of the best and most popular winter apples.

DELICIOUS — A splendid apple; coming ing prominence rapidly. Tree vigorous and hardy and the fruit equals the name in every respect. Fine for market and home use; late; keeps till April.

NORTHERN SPY — Large, round, greenish- yellow, stripes of purplish red; flesh white, juicy, brisk sub -acid; valuable for market and cooking.

SPITZENBERG — Large, oblong, yellowish ground with broken stripes of bright red; fleish yellow, juicy, with a delicious rich flavor.

Home Fruit Grower

By M. G. Kains. A simple and practical volume for the amateur, who seeks to grow high quality fruits for home needs. Pruning, sprays, etc. Nicely illustrated, 213 pages. Prices: Paper covered, $1.10; cloth, $1.65.

See our Book List, page 113.

WINTER BANANA— Winter; yellow; blush cheek; sub-acid; medium size; a good keeper; a handsome apple; fine flavor, tender and delicious.

YELLOW NEWTOWN PI PPI N— Large, skin smooth, golden yellow; flesh firm, crisp, juicy; one of the standard varieties.

JONATHAN — Yellow, covered with red; of excellent quality and heavy cropper.

ROME BEAUTY — Large, yellow, shaded bright red; juicy sub-acid; good bearer.

WINESAP — Medium size, streaked with red; firm, crisp and excellent; widely culti- vated.

CRAB APPLES

Same prices z

TRANSCENDENT — Fruit very large, skin yellow, striped with red; the best of its class for cider. September.

YELLOW SIBERIAN — Fruit small, golden yellow; good variety. Ripens in August.

Apples, above

FLORENCE — Size medium; red striped; early bearer: bearing full crop each year; tree immensely productive; juicy and crisp. September.

HYSLOP — Large, dark crimson; popular; a hardy variety. Late.

DO NOT EXPECT trees shipped or delivered same day as ordered — can’t he done, as all orders go to the nursery for proper filling. You will he notified promptly when shipped.

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PEARS

Unless otherwise priced Each Per 10 100

1 year, 3 to 4 feet....$ .50 $4.00 $35.00

1 year, 4 to 6 feet 75 5.50 45.00

Selected trees 1.00

Write for low prices per 1000.

BARTLETT — Large, skin thin, clear, lemon yellow, with soft blush on the sunny side; flesh white, buttery, very juicy and highly flavored; the best summer pear in existence.

BEURRE BOSC — Handsome deep yellow, slightly russet; high quality, tender, aro- matic. September.

FALL BUTTER — Favorite fall pear; yel- low, smooth and juicy. September.

SECKEL — Rich and highly flavored; its highly concentrated, spicy, honey flavor is unequaled; skin brownish green, russet brown cheek; flesh whitish. September.

BEURRE CLAIRGEAU —Large, yellow, shaded with orange and crimson; covered with russet dots; flesh yellowish, buttery, juicy. October-November.

BEURRE D'ANJOU— A large, fine pear; buttery and melting, with sprightly, vinous flavor; tree a fine grower and good bearer; one of the very best. October.

COMICE — A splendid commercial variety, being of fine size; good appearance; ships well; yellow, faintly blushed crimson. Octo- ber.

WINTER BARTLETT— Originated in Eu- gene, Ore. Fruit large, closely resembling the famous Bartlett in shape and appear- ance, but ripening considerably later; tender, juicy and melting and with a most pleasing flavor.

FLEMISH BEAUTY — Large, juicy, rich, very hardy, productive and profitable. Sep- tember-October.

WINTER NELLIS— Medium; skin yellow- ish green, dotted with gray russet; flesh yellowish white; fine grained and abounding with juice of a rich saccharine, aromatic flavor; especially adapted to this valley, pro- ducing large crops every year; an excellent shipper and good keeper. November-Decem- ber.

PEACHES

Unless otherwise priced	Each	Per 10	100
One year, 3 to 4 ft.. . .	.$ .60	$4.00	$37.50
One year, 4 to 6 ft	. .80	6.00	50.00
Selected	. 1.00

EARLY CRAWFORD— Very large, yellow; with red cheek; flesh sweet and excellent. Our most popular peach for table and canning; freestone.

ALBERTA — Very large, bright yellow, red cheek; flesh yellow; juicy, sweet; regular bearer; fruit very showy and perfect; free- stone ; early.

LATE CRAWFORD — Very large, roundish; yellow, with dark red cheeks; flesh deep yel- low, juicy and melting; flavor rich and ex- cellent; very popular; valuable for canning and drying; freestone.

HALE'S EARLY — Skin greenish white, red cheek, flesh white; juicy and sweet; semi- freestone; very early and good.

EARLY CHARLOTTE, MUIR, SALWAY.

PRUNES

Unless otherwise priced Each Per 10 100

One year, 3 to 4 ft $ .40 $3.50 $25.00

One year, 4 to 6 ft 60 5.00 40.00

Selected trees ....75c- 1.00

Note — Special low prices on Italians. Write.

GIANT — New; of immense size; dark crim- son, on yellow ground; good yielder; flesh firm, rich, sweet, delicious; good shipper.

HUNGARIAN — Very large, dark red; juicy and sweet.

PETITE (French) — Small size, egg-shaped; violet purple; sweet, rich and sugary; very productive; good for drying.

SILVER — Seedling of the Coe’s Golden Drop; excellent for drying or canning. Sep- tember.

SUGAR — Vigorous grower; fruit large and dries quickly; flesh tender and rich in sugar; color dark purple. August.

ITALIAN (Fallenberg) — Medium, oval, tap- ering at both ends; dark purple; flesh green- ish yellow; separates freely from the stone; best for drying. Most popular.

Write for our low prices per 100 or 1,000 on Italians.

PLUMS

One year, 3 to 4 ft $ .50 $4.00 $30.00

One year, 4 to 6 ft 60 4.50 40.00

Selected trees 75

COLUMBIA (Shipper’s Pride) — Largest size, nearly globular; brownish purple; rich, sug- ary; freestone. . August.

PEACH — Very large; skin brownish-red, slightly coarse-grained, but juicy; freestone; very popular as a home and market variety. August.

DAMSON — Small, oval; skin purple; flesh melting, rather tart. September.

MAYNARD — Very large, nearly round; crimson -purple, bears young; flesh firm, but melting, juicy and delicious. July.

SATSUMA (Blood Plum) — Japanese varie- ty; quite popular; large, dark red from skin to pit, which is small, firm and juicy; tree productive. Early July.

PRINLEW — A valuable new variety, pro- duced by H. A. Lewis. A heavy and sure cropper. Plums of large size; skin yellow, overspread with bright red when fully ripe; rich, golden flesh, firm, but juicy; fine grained and most delicious. Each, 2 year, $2.00

APRICOTS

Apricots — Same prices as Peaches.

MOORPARK — Very large, yellowish -green; brownish red on the sunny side; flesh bright orange; fine for canning and drying; free stone.

LEWIS — One of the largest apricots known; handsome in appearance; flavor ex- cellent. If vou have room for only ene apri- cot tree, plant the Lewis. Each $1.00

ROYAL — TILTON — BLENHEIM — Same price.

REMEMBER — No trees sent by parcel post this year. See top page 106. LARGER BUYERS of trees should send list of stock wanted for special prices.

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CHERRIES

Unless otherwise priced Each Per 10 100

One year, 3 to 4 ft $ .75 $7.00 $50.00

One year, 4 to 6 ft 1.00 10.00 60.00

Selected trees 1.50

LAMBERT — Fruit of largest size and of fine quality; color deep, rich red: flesh firm •and of fine flavor; a fine market variety; ripens two weeks later than Royal Ann.

ROYAL ANN (Napoleon Bigarreau) — A

magnificent cherry of the largest size; pale yellow, becoming amber in the shade; richly dotted and spotted with deep red and with a bright red cheek; flesh very firm, juicy and sweet; tree a rapid grower and immense bearer. (Early July.)

BING — Originated in Oregon; fruit large, dark brown or black; very fine; late; a good shipping variety.

KENTISH (Early Richmond) — Light red, juicy; one of the best acid cherries and un- surpassed for cooking purposes; very pro- ductive.

MILLER’S LATE — Larger and better than Late Duke, rich red; late and excellent; sub- acid.

NEW— THE “BURBANK”— A rich, fine flavored, dark red cherry, sweeter than other early varieties; a good shipper, vigorous grower and never failing producer. Each $1.50 to $2.00.

MONTMORENCY — Large, sour fruit, simi- lar though larger than the Early Richmond; quite hardy. May.

MAY DUKE — Medium size, dark red; flesh tender, juicy and sub-acid; an excellent va- riety, and one of the earliest of its class.

Remember, no trees sent by Parcel Post — see top page 106

GOOSEBERRIES QUINCE

	Each	12	100	1000
One year old . .	.$ .20	$2.00	$10.00	Write
Two years old.	. .25	2.50	15.00
Selected	. .40	4.00

Very low prices by the thousand. Write.

Postage. — Add 7c each, 50c dozen, for pack- ing and parcel post.

OREGON CHAMPION — Berries large, round and pale green; fine for table use and pies; hardy, strong and a very prolific bearer; most popular and best commercial variety.

One year old $1.00 each

Selected trees $1.25 each

CHAMPION — Large, yellow: flesh cooks

very tender; flavor is most delicious.

PINEAPPLE — The fruit in form and size resembles the Orange Quince, but is smoother and more globular. Makes superior jelly, possessing a most exquisite and delicious flavor. September.

GRAPES

	Each	12	100
One year old	$ .25	$2.00	$18.00
Two year old . . . .	40	4.00	25.00
Selected	50

DEWBERRY

LUCRET1 A — Fruit ripens between the raspberry and blackberry. Berries large, handsome, sweet and luscious; trailing vinns. STRONG PLANTS, each 25c; per doz. $2.50; postpaid, 100 $12.50; 1,000, price on request.

CAMPBELL’S EARLY

Clusters large; berries large, round, black, with purplish bloom; flesh firm, but tender; flavor rich, sweet and slightly vinous. Early.

CONCORD. — Large, round, black grape; bunches compact, quality only fair, but it is well known and very popular.

DELAWARE. — Best known of our native grapes; grows freely and is perfectly hardy; ripens early; berries small, light red; sweet.

EATON. — A strong, sturdy grower; fruit is large and handsome, firm and of the highest quality; deep rich red when fully ripe; of sprightly, exquisite flavor.

NIAGARA. — Berry large, pale greenish yellow; flesh tender and sweet; productive; the standard white grape in most sections.

WORDEN. — Bunch very large and compact; berry large, black; an improved Concord; earlier and excellent home va- riety.

REMEMBER — You must add 7c each, 50c dozen, EXTRA If you want grapes or gooseberries by PARCEL POST.

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BLACKBERRIES CURRANTS

Unless otherwise priced Each Doz. 100

One year $ .20 $2.00 $10.00

Extra strong 25 2.50 12.50

POSTAGE

BY PARCEL, POST— Add 7c each, 50c per doz., extra to cover postage and careful packing, if wanted by mail.

Postage on Currants the Same

LAWTON — The favorite market variety; large, good quality, uniform, hangs long on vine when ripe, productive and profitable. The most generally planted for commercial markets in the Pacific Northwest. Oregon’s most popular kind.

EVERGREEN — ^Introduced from Oregon; beautiful lacinated foliage, which it retains all winter; berries long, black, sweet, rich and delicious; ripens from July to November; a fine berry for family use. Write for low price per 1,000.

HIMALAYA GIANT — A rampant grower of a trailing nature; a heavy cropper; the ber- ries are large, juicy, coreless, sweet and firm, with a delicious aromatic flavor. Its deep -rooting qualities enable it to produce a large, firm berry even in a very dry season.

MAMMOTH — Discarded in favor of Cory.

MAMMOTH

CORY THORNLESS BLACKBERRY

The thornless blackberries are of recent in- troduction. They have proved to be of great value — all that has been claimed for them. No thorns, thereby easier and quicker picked, more productive, more profitable; of trailing nature.

Will out -yield and out-class any other black- berry. Larger and sweeter and having a flavor more like the wild berry; superb for jelly, jams, wine or served fresh; small core, almost seed- less, firm and will ship well. Yield well the first year and come into full bearing the sec- ond after planting. (See cut.) STRONG TIPS, spring only, postpaid, each 20c; doz. $2.00. Not prepaid, 100, $10.00.

TRANSPLANTS. — For fall and early spring. Postpaid, each 25c; doz., $2.25. Not prepaid, 100, $15.00.

Low prices by the thousand. Write

	Each	12	100
One year old	. . . .$ .20	$2.00	$12.50
Two year old	25	2.50	15.00
Selected 2 year . . .	50	5.00

PERFECTION — New; a late introduction of great merit. Our grower says: “You cannot say too much about the good qualities of this grand new sort.’’ So, whether you plant ten or a hundred, plant a good proportion of Per- fection, which is the largest, most productive, finest-flavored, rich, mild, sub-acid. Fruit bright red; plenty of pulp; few seeds.

CHERRY — Large, deep red; rather acid; fine for preserving; valuable market variety.

WHITE TRANSPARENT— Large; valuable for the table and market; the finest of the white sorts.

LOGANBERRY

In great demand again for canning and drying. An exceedingly strong grower and an enormous bearer. Color dark red. Has a pleasant, vinous flavor, delicious and peculiar to this berry alone; fruit ripens early. It is excellent for the table, eaten raw or stewed, and for jelly, jam or “juices” is without an equal.

TRANSPLANTS (2 year, extra strong)— Prices, each 25c; doz. $2.25 POSTPAID. Not prepaid, each 20c; doz. $2.00; 100 $12.50.

LOGANBERRY “TIP” PLANTS.— These are ready after March 1, but are very tender and must be handled with care. Not maila- ble. Prices on request.

Union City, Ind., May 27, 1924. Routledge Seed & Floral Co.

Gentlemen : On April 7 I sent you an order for one dozen Thornless Blackberry plants and two Shasta Daisies.

I am pleased to inform you that this stock made the long trip by parcel post and arrived in fine condition. They were a fine lot of plants and every one of them is growing nicely.

J. L. FOWLER.

Reno, Nev., April 2, 1924. Routledge Seed & Floral Co.

Gentlemen: The 150 Rhubarb Plants are

doing fine. 1 think every one will grow and 1 am well pleased with them.

Yours truly,

C. L. COX.

Cory Thornless Blackberry (Illustration one-half size) — The Coming Variety

Plant a Few of These Delicious, Heavy Producing, Trailing Berries

Fertilize well and trail them on the garden fence or over a trellis.

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La France Giant Everbearing Red Raspberry

A new variety of great merit, producing enormous crops of

BIG, RICH, SWEET, JUICY BERRIES from spring until late fall frosts

Superior to any other. Color rich, deep scarlet, very prolific, heavy cropper, abso- lutely hardy and free of disease. See cut.

We have watched the introduction of this berry, have tested it ourselves and secured reports of others who have tried it on the Pacific Coast. We have great faith in La France and advise you to get a good start at once. The plants multiply rapidly after the second year.

I AWARDED FIRST-CLASS CER- II

TIFICATES by New, York, Massa- chusetts, Tarrytown, Nassau County, Morris County, Westchester and Fairfield Horticultural Societies, New York Florists’ Club, American Insti- tute of New York. Also

AWARDED SILVER MEDALS by

BNew York, Tarrytown and Connectl- cut Horticultural Societies.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION.— LA FRANCE Is a rapid, vigorous grower. The berries are firm, twice the size of most; beautiful color, fragrant and delicious in flavor all season long.

The fruit is borne on racemes, one to three feet long, in large clusters, and the same racemes show the unusual sight of buds, blooms, fruit just setting, green ber- ries and the ripened fruit. This condition continues throughout the entire season. The late crops, when raspberries are scarce and high in price, is unusually heavy.

Special Prices for 1925

STRONG PLANTS— Postpaid, each 25c; doz., $2.50. Not prepaid, each 20c; doz., $1.50; 100, $10.00. Low prices per 1,000 — write.

Blackcap Raspberries

Each 12 100

Two year, select $ .20 $2.00 $12.50

BY PARCEL POST.— Add 7c each, 50c a doz., extra to cover packing and postage.

We offer the following kinds: GREGG, PLUM FARMER, MUNGER, KANSAS or CUMBERLAND.

Standard Red Variety

Each 12 100

One year $ .10 $ .60 $2.00

Extra strong 15 1.00 4.00

Very low prices per 1,000. Write.

BY PARCEL POST.— Add 5c each, 35c a doz., extra to cover packing and postage.

CUTHBERT — Berries very large, deep rich crimson; good for shipping; the most popular of all commercial sorts of raspberries; stands the sun and heat well; flavor rich, sweet and delicious; mid-season.

One Spray — Insert, Single Berry

Plant LA FRANCE to have fresh berries all Summer and Fall

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8ELECTED

8TRAINS

STRAWBERRY PLANTS

INSPECTED

CERTIFIED

Our strawberries are carefully grown, trimmed and packed in the best manner to insure their arrival in good, fresh condition. If you want good, strong, healthy, vigorous plants, and true to name, send to us. Our prices are right; our plants are certified and O. K.

Marshall Strawberries from Photograph.

Note. — Plants can be dug and shipped any time from November 1 to late spring.

Everbearing Strawberries

This class of strawberries is becoming more popular each year. Their long fruiting season Is their real value. Left alone, they will flower and fruit the whole season, but to secure a large crop In the late fall keep the blooms off until the last of June. Keep the runners off to get full crop.

PROGRESSIVE EVERBEARING

Berries medium large, rather dark-red in color and of excellent quality. Ripens early and continuously; the fall crop is always prof- itable. Extremely hardy, bearing until the ground freezes. A valuable market variety, probably the most popular in the class.

SUPERB EVERBEARING

Berries produced beneath the foliage, which protects them from frost and bad weather conditions. Come claim Superb is not so productive as Progressive, but its berries are larger, brighter red in color and of more delicious flavor. Good keepers and shippers.

Not prepaid, $2.00

Your choice, Everbearing, doz. 50c; 25 plants, $1.00; 100, $2.50, prepaid, per 100; $17.50 per 1,000. Write for special prices in quantity.

Standard and Popular Western Varieties

PRICE LIST. — Your choice of following varieties, PREPAID, doz. 30c; 50 plants, 85c; 100, SI .50. NOT PREPAID, doz., 25c; 50 plants, 60c; 100, $1.10; 1,000, $8.50; 500 plants all one kind at 1,000 rate. Ask for special prices in 3, 5, 10 or 25 thousand lots.

OREGON IMPROVED— One of the finest and most satisfactory strawberries ever in- troduced. It always looks bright, fresh and attractive. The berry is very large, firm and handsome; rich, dark red, extending to the center. The flavor is rich, sweet and de- licious. For table use and canning it cannot be surpassed. The “Oregon” ripens early and continues in bearing until late in the season.

MARSHALL — One of our best Western va- rieties and very popular wherever known. Marshall is one of the blood-red varieties that never fails to attract the eye and to satisfy the taste. It is deliciously sweet, gener- ously prolific, and is in every way an ideal variety for extensive planting or home gar- den. Excellent for canning, as it holds its color, shape and flavor.

GOLD DOLLAR — One of the earliest ber- ries on the market. Fruit good, medium size, and attractive; rather tart: fine flavor; foliage heavy, large and spreading, which protects the blooms from early frosts.

Wellington Marvel

This new variety was originated by Welling- ton S. Butler, of Merlin, Ore., a strawberry specialist. The “Marvel” is a superb and meritorious variety in color, shape, flavor and good qualities. The ripe berries command in- stant attention on account of the bright, fresh, delightful appearance and fragrance.

Wellington's Marvel is almost frost-proof. Frosts that have ruined other varieties did not harm the Marvel. The foliage is heavy and spreading, and each fruit-stalk of blossoms or fruit seems to be perfectly covered and protected. Fruiting season is very early, long and marvelously productive.

The ruddy glow of the Marvel spreads evenly and leaves no white tips. It is unequaled for table and excellent for canning and preserves. For private trade it is a wonder, as the flavor when fully ripe is incomparably delicious and sweet.

Prices, postpaid, doz. 50c; 50 $1.50; 100 $2.50. NOT PREPAID, per 100 $2.00; 1,000 $17.50.

WE OFFER ONLY INSPECTED and CERTIFIED PLANTS CARRYING PROPER “IN- SPECTION NOTICE.”

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ASPARAGUS ROOTS

Buy Roots and Save 2 to 3 Years

One of the earliest and finest of spring vegetables; very easily grown. A bed once planted is good for years if properly attended to and well manured. For gardens, set plants in double rows, 18 inches apart, in rows 3 feet apart. Field culture, set every 15 inches in rows 5 or 6 feet apart (about 7,000 per acre).

GIANT WASHINGTON

The plants we offer have been produced from seed grown from the most uniform rust- resistant, highest yielding, largest in size and quickest growing plants from the latest selec- tions by the U. S. Department of Agriculture. Giant Washington is nearer to being rust- proof than any other. It produces handsome, large, straight, dark green shoots of excellent quality, with tips that are tight and firm un- til well out of the ground.

PRICES — Strong plants, postpaid, doz. 60c; 50 $1.25; 100 $2.00. Not Prepaid, doz. 50c; 50 $1.00; 100 $1.50;- 1,000 $7.50. Write for quantity prices.

PALMETTO — Most Popular Variety

Early, prolific; large, thick, dark-green shoots of delicious quality. The most popu- lar variety.

Very low prices 5,000 up. Write.

ONE TEAR OLD. — Prepaid, doz. 30c; 50

75c; 100 $1.00. Not prepaid, doz. 25c; 100 75c;

1,000 $6.00.

TWO TEAR OLD. — Prepaid, doz 50c; 50

$1.25; 100 $2.00. Not prepaid, doz. 40c; 100 $1.50; 1,000 $8,00.

THREE TEAR OLD, SELECT.— Grown es- pecially for our private trade; large and strong for quick crop. Prepaid, doz. 85c; 50 $2.00; 100 $3.50. Not prepaid, doz. 60c; 100 $2.50; 1,000 $15.00.

HORSERADISH ROOTS

Plant in the spring 18 by 24 inches apart. Set the whole root small end down.

Prices: 2 for 15c; 50c per doz.; $2.00 per 100. Low prices by the 1,000.

Crown Root — Quick results. 15c each; doz. $1.00.

Rhubarb If wanted in larger

HOP ROOTS

Oregon's Famous English Cluster Hops.

Regular Root Cuttings, 10c each, 3 for 25c; 75c doz.; $4.00 per 100, postpaid. Low prices by the 1,000.

Crown Roots give quicker results; each 15c; 2 for 25c; doz. $1.25; $7.50 per 100, postpaid.

RHUBARB

PIE PLANT — WINE PLANT

Plant in the fall or early spring from 3 to 4 feet apart, in the richest soil you have, or can prepare. NEW BOOK: “Rhubarb Cul- ture,” a complete guide to dark forcing and field culture (well illustrated), 130 pages, $1.25.

Ban wine Rhubarb — A Moneymaker

Superior to all ordinary varieties and un- equalled by any known marketable sort. The trueness of the strain is unquestionable, as it is only propagated from root diversions or growing buds from stock that shows the superior merits of the parent stock.

Ban wine is a quick, very early grower, producing very freely giant, heavy stalks, that are exceedingly tender, brittle and of the finest flavor and color. A “peerless” rhubarb for home gardens or for commercial plantings.

We supply strong, healthy divided roots, the only safe way. Seedlings do not come true.

SINGLE EYE. — Postpaid, each 15c; doz. $1.75. Not postpaid, doz. $1.50; 100 $7.50.

DOUBLE EYE.— Postpaid, each 25c; doz. $2.50. Not postpaid, each 20c; doz. $2.00; 100 10.00.

TRANSPLANTS. — Grown one year from single-eye large, vigorous, healthy roots, each 35c; doz. $3.00, not prepaid.

FOUR EYE. — Big clump, each 50c; doz. $5.00.

Riverside Giant

RIVERSIDE GIANT is very favorably known and has stood the test of time, being crisp, tender, free from stringiness with a good color and a delicious flavor.

Prices same as Banwine above.

antities, write for special price.

COW MANURE. — It is troublesome, disagreeable and expensive for the city gardener to get it. We offer “C-M,” THE REAL PRODUCT, in most convenient form, free from weeds. YOU NEED THIS AND ALSO “WONDER," page 38, FOR YOUR ASPARAGUS AND RHUBARB.

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Books You Should Read

The following list comprises the newest and best books covering the different subjects

Garden Guide

The amateur gardener’s Handbook. Thor- oughly covering Vegetable and Fruit Raising. How to Plan, Plant and Maintain the Home Grounds, the Suburban Garden, the City Plot, How to Care for Roses and other Favorite Flowers, Hardy Plants, Trees, Shrubs, Lawns, Porch Plants and Window Boxes. With Chap- ters on Pruning, Propagation, Fertilizers, In- sect Pests, Tools, Winter Storage, Canning, Birds, Garden Furniture and 1,001 Practical Pointers. Heavily illustrated with over 275 teaching plans and diagrams and reproduced photographs, all made expressly for this Standard Text Book.

Paper cover, $1.10; cloth cover, $1.65, post- paid.

Milady’s House Plants

This new book, written by an expert on house plants, is fully illustrated and gives the information every lover of plants needs to be successful. Don’t let your beautiful palms, ferns and plants die. Cloth cover, $1.10; paper cover, 80c.

Rose Garden, Making A

By H. H. Taylor. The whole story of pre- paring the beds and bringing them to suc- cessful and abundant blooms. Cloth cover, illustrated, $1.00.

Practical Plant Propagation

By Alfred C. Hottes. An exposition of the art and science of increasing plants for the nurseryman, florist and gardener, amateur or professional. The text is brief and to the point. No lengthy discussions, but facts are given quickly. 180 pages. Profusely illus- trated. Cloth binding, $2.15.

Plant Culture

A new and complete guide — concise and au- thentic— by Olliver and Hottes. 444 pages. Cloth binding, $3.65.

Home Fruit Grower

By M. G. Kains. A simple and practical volume for the amateur, who seeks to grow high quality fruits for home needs. Pruning, sprays, etc. Nicely illustrated, 213 pages. Prices; Paper covered, $1.10; cloth, $1.65.

A Little Book of Annuals

By Alfred C. Hottes. This Little Book of Annuals has been written for the increasing throng of amateurs who grow flowers for the love of them. It is a reliable guide through the season of annual bloom. Carefully writ- ten and edited, freely illustrated, accurately indexed. 128 pages. Price; Paper cover, postpaid, $1.10; cloth binding, postpaid, $1.35.

A Little Book of Perennials

By Prof. Alfred C. Hottes. For the amateur and professional. Companion book to the Little Book of Annuals. Price; Paper cover, $1.10; cloth cover, $1.65.

Practical Landscape Gardening

This new book, written by Robt. B. Grid- land, is without a shadow of a doubt the best book we have read. Contains 91 illustrations, 67 sketches and 33 plans. Enamel paper, 266 pages, cloth binding. Price, $2.65.

Other Valuable and Worth While Books

Asparagus. Hexamer $1.25

Butter Making. C. A. Publow 1.25

Every Step in Canning. Grace Gray. A

safe guide. 253 pages; cloth 1.50

Making the Farm Pay. Bowsfield. 311

pages; cloth 1.50

New Onion Culture. Greiner 1.25

Profitable Dairying. C. L. Peck 1.50

Rhubarb Culture. New. Morse & Fiske. 1.25

Silos, Ensilage and Silage. Miles 1.25

Soiling Crops and the Silo. Shaw 2.25

Strawberry Culturist. Fuller 50

Success With Hogs. By Dawson. 268

pages 1.50

Tomato Culture. Tracy 1.25

The Potato. Frazer 1.25

Descriptive Leaflets on “Standard Gardening Books” on request.

Bird Books

“CARE, FEEDING and BREEDING of CANARIES,” by George L. Routledge, gives a volume of real information regarding Canaries. Also informs you how and what to use to overcome disease and trouble. It is based on many years of experience and study; 48 pages nicely illustrated and well printed on heavy book paper. WORTH A DOLLAR, but priced at 25c; postpaid, 30c.

Feathered Pets. — 140 pages on breeding, care and food for Canaries, Finches, Par-

rots and all cage birds. Postpaid 40c

Parrots and Talking Birds 50c

American Bird Fancier 75c

Cat Books

Cat Culture, Spratt’s, 15c; Domestic and Fancy Cats, by Jennings, covers all subjects, 85c, postpaid.

Books on Dogs

Amateur Dog Book. — (Bruette) — Training,

care and treatment, 150 pages .60

Amateur Trainer. — (Haberbein) 1.25

Airdale Terrier Standard. — Simplified.... 1.00

Airdale Terrier. — (Buckley) 2.50

Boston Terrier — All About It. — (Axtell) . . 2.50 Common Sense Dog Doctor. — Spratt’s... .60

Dogs of All Nations. — (Mason) 1.25

Fox Terrier.— (Dalzeil) .85

Fox Terrier, The. — (Haynes) 1 .35

Practical Dog Breeding. — (Haynes) 1.25

The Collie.— (Dalzeil) 1.25

Shepherd Dogs. — Schooling and training.. .85 Dog, Cat, Rabbit Pedigree Blanks —

10c each; 3 for 25c; doz. 75c

Books on Rabbits

GIBSON’S NEW RABBIT BOOK.— The lat- est and most complete information ever pub- lished about rabbits. Latest edition, 200 pages, 5x7. Price, paper cover, $1.10, postpaid; cloth cover, $1.60.

WESTERN RABBIT BOOK.— Complete text book on the rabbit industry by C. A. Richey. Size 6x9 inches; 70 pages; paper cover. Price, 75c; postpaid, 80c.

THE BELGIAN HARE GUI DE.— Valuable instructive book. Size 6x9; 48 pages; illus- trated; paper cover. Price, 35c, postpaid.

RABBIT CULTURE AND STANDARD.— 132 pages. Price, 60c; postpaid, 65c.

FOR BOOKS ON CAVIES, GUINEA PIGS, SEE PAGE 158; POULTRY, PAGE 143

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PLANET JR. GARDEN AND FARM TOOLS

For 40 years Planet Jr. Garden Tools have stood the test of world-wide usage, and are recognized in every known country as the highest type of garden implement.

We cannot tell you all about Planet Jrs. in 64-page Planet Jr. catalog on request.

Planet Jr. No. 4 Combined Hill and Drill Seeder, Wheel Hoe Cultivator and Plow

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

this catalog, but will send you the beautiful

NO. 4 COMBINED PLANET JR.— This tool combines in a single convenient implement a hill-dropping seeder, a continuous row- seeder, an admirable single wheel hoe, an excellent furrower, a capital wheel cultiva- tor and a rapid and efficient wheel garden plow. (Holds 2‘qts.) Price, complete, $20.00; (wgt. 53 lbs.)

NO. 4-D PLANET JR.— Seeder only. Price, $16.00.

NO. 25 COMBINED PLANET JR.— This com- bined machine is intended for gardeners who have a large enough acreage in crops for a Double Wheel Hoe to be used to good advantage, and yet prefer not to buy seeders and wheel hoes separately.

The change from Drill to Wheel Hoe and back again is quickly made. (Holds 2^ qts.) Price, complete, $23.75; (wgt., packed, 60 lbs.)

NO. 3 HILL AND DRILL SEEDER.— A favor- ite among large gardeners, (holds 3 qts.) (wgt. 43 lbs.) Price, $19.50.

No. 35 Planet Jr. Seeder and Attachment

For Wheel Hoes. (wgt. 8Vz lbs.) • Price, $6.75; with handle, $7.50.

PLANET JR. SINGLE WHEEL HOES

Every gardener should have one of these.

NO. 16. — See cut. Just the tool for the home garden. Price, $10.25. No. 17 is same, less 2 rakes. Price, $8.50. No. 17'/2, less rakes and plow. Price, $7.75. No. 18, one pair hoes only. Price, $6.50.

See Planet Jr. catalog for full information.

PLANET JR. DOUBLE WHEEL HOES

NO. 12. — Latest and best in cultivators, price with tools as per cut. Price, $12.25. No. 13, one pair hoes only, $9.00. No. 11 — See Planet Jr. catalog, $15.25.

No. 16 Single Wheel Hoe Cultivator

Wheel Garden Cultivator

NO. 20. SINGLE WHEEL CULTIVATOR A popular and effi-

cient large wheel cultivator that runs easily, steadily and In perfect balance on a light, strong, 24-inch steel bushed wheel; adjustable oak handles. Not equalled by any other cultivator, at anywhere near its price. Attachments tool steel, hardened and polished. Tools Fur- nished.— Plow, for hilling, plowing, covering seed; a combined Cultiva- tor Rake and Sweep for cultivating, harrowing and cutting weeds; Reversible Diamond Point for marking seed rows, etc. Price com- plete, $5.25.

No. 20 — Single Wheel Cultivator See Nos. and Prices, opposite page

WITH A GARDEN CULTIVATOR YOU CAN CULTIVATE YOUR WHOLE GARDEN IN

THE TIME IT WOULD TAKE TO HOE A FEW ROWS.

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Barker Weeder, Mulcher

The Barker is three garden tools in one. It has no delicate parts to get out of order and is always ready for use. For deep cultivation use the machine as shown in the illustration and for weeding and pulverizing the top soil you simply turn it over. No changing or adjusting necessary. The revolving reel blades, working in combination with the sta- tionary weeder knife, destroys the weeds, pulverizes the clods, aerates the soil. The machine is so ad- justed that there is about % of an inch space be- tween the reel blades and the stationary knife, the blades revolving over the knife, granulate the top crust so that the soil pours evenly over the knife, leaving a level, perfect soil mulch.

You can do this work as fast as you can walk.

We recommend the Barker; it’s fast and easy work to operate it.

If the top soil is baked or hard, use the weeder side first and then reverse it and use the cultivator teeth for deeper work. Long, strong handle with cross bar hand grip.

and Cultivator

The "Barker” as a Cultivator

The Barker works to perfection in all soils except large gravel or rocky soil. Descriptive and illustrated folder on request.

Prices and Sizes — No. 6-D — 6 inches wide, $9.25; No. 8'/2-D — 8% inches wide, $10.60; NO. 10-D — 10 inches, $11.75; NO. 11-D — 11 inches, $12.60; NO. 12-D — Largest size (12 inches), $13.50.

HIGH GRADE GARDEN TOOLS

Call or write for prices on anything wanted. (Not mailable.)

No. (See illustration opposite page) Each

51 — Best garden hoe; solid steel shank. $1.25

52 — Maynard spade, best quality 2.50

53 — Solid steel rake, 13 teeth 1.35

54 — XXX flat hoe, best quality 1.35

55 — Maynard steel shovel, very best. . . . 2.50

The above are the very best. We have cheaper.

TURF EDGERS.— Solid steel shank $1.35

All Purpose Rake

Unequaled for raking out of the lawn dan- delions, weeds, etc. Excellent for picking up grass, small twigs, pebbles, etc., that an ordi- nary rake will not catch. A single backward push cleans the teeth. Long, smooth hard- wood handle. Each $1.00. (Not mailable.)

HALL’S GARDEN TOOLS

Very popular, handy, light and good.

HALL'S NO. 1.— This has 5 adjust- able steel spring teeth or cultiva- tors. Spread 7 inches; length 6 inches; height 6 inches; 4-foot han- dle. (P. P. wgt. 3V2 lbs.) Price, $1.00.

HALL’S NO. 2. — Same as above, only 3 prongs. A smaller and lighter tool for small gardens or narrow rows. (P. P. wgt. 2 lbs.) Price 75c.

No. 1 No. 5 No. 6 No. 4

HALL’S NO. 4. — A double tool; a square hoe blade 4 y2 inches wide on one side and 2 cul- tivator teeth on other end. Full length han- dle. (P. P. wgt. 2*4 lbs.) Price $1.00.

HALL’S NO. 5. — A double tool; a square 3- inch hoe tapering to a point on other end.

Full length handle. (P. P. wgt. 2% lbs.) Price, 75c.

HALL’S NO. 6. — A combination tool; a 6-inch hoe blade on one side and a 4-tooth hoe or rake on the other end. Full length handle. (P. P. wgt. 5 lbs.) Price, $1.25.

PULL EASY ADJUSTABLE GARDEN TOOL

Adjustable from 1	White Ash
7 to 16 inches	Handle

Study the illustrations above carefully and you will understand the make-up of this new tool. For raking, cultivating, leveling and preparing the soil it has no equal. You can do more and better work with this tool than with any other that we know of. No. 1 is adjustable from 6 to 18 inches in width. No. 2, adjustable 3 to 6 inches. The construction of the teeth keeps it In the ground, and you can cultivate between the rows as fast as you can walk. Polished hard- wood 4^ -foot handle. NO. 1 PULL EASY.— 9 teeth (P. P. wgt. 4 lbs.), $1.75. NO. 2 Jr.— 4 teeth for narrow rows (P. P. wgt. 3 lbs.), prioe, $1.35.

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ASPARAGUS KNIFE

Long shank and blade for cutting the tips below the surface. Price 50c; postpaid 60c.

Asparagus Knife

GRASS HOOKS or SICKLES

LITTLE GIANT. — Scythe blade, best style. Easy cutting. Each 85c; postpaid 95c.

VILLAGE BLACKSMITH. — Hand forged. Price 75c; postpaid 90c.

MOLE AND GOPHER TRAPS

CHUBBUCK DOUBLE CATCH TRAP. —

This box trap is to be set in the runway. It has double steel springs that are sure to catch and hold either small or large gophers. Price, 75c; postpaid, 80c; 2 for $1.50.

REDDICK. — Well known and popular. This is the spear type. The 2-ft. plunger has 6 steel wire spear points that are sure to catch the mole as he passes under the trap, no mat- ter which way he is going. Price, each, $1.10; postpaid, $1.30.

OUT O’ SIGHT MOLE TRAP

This has been the Standard Mole Trap for many years. It is abso- lutely reliable.

Directions for setting and full explanation of the mole’s habits fur- nished with each trap.

Heavy, powerful spring, malleable iron jaws.

Price, $1.25; postpaid,

$1.35.

HALL DANDELION PULLER

Here’s a tool that gets the dandelion, roots and all, and operator stands up. No wet knees or aching back.

Directions. — Just push the blade down in the ground close to the weed, press towards the weed and pull up. A patent hook near point of blade does the trick. A slot prevents dirt from clogging the hook. Study the il- lustration carefully. Is made of polished steel and will last a lifetime. The only successful dandelion weeder to date. Wood- en handle 30 inches long, steel part 8 inches. Price 75c; postpaid, 85c.

PLANET JR. GRASS EDGER

A real success. You can edge either straight or curved walks rapidly and easily. Price

$2.00; postpaid $2.25.

Planet Jr. Wheel Grass Edger

SNAPPY RAT & MOUSE TRAPS

A Child Can Set a Snappy Trap Safely

A Snappy Self-Setting Trap — just can’t catch your fingers. Simply bait the hook and press the plate with the thumb or foot. As simple as winding your watch. Made of steel throughout — will last for years — nothing to get out of order.

No Need to Touch the Nasty Varmints

It’s safe — sure — it’s sanitary. Carry trap, animal and all to the garbage pail. A slight pressue of the thumb on the plate gets rid of the dead pest. Throwing the trap in boiling water removes the scent of the dead mouse.

Prices — Mouse Trap, 20c; postpaid, 25c; 2 for 45c. Snappy Rat Traps, 35c; postpaid, 40c; 2 for 75c.

We give the P. P. (Parcel Post) weight so you can add postage if wanted by mail. Don’t forget to send it extra.

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Miscellaneous Supplies and Tools You Need

WIRE HANGING BASKETS OREGON GREEN MOSS

Well made of heavy wire and painted green.

6-in., 20c; 8-in., 25c; 10-in. 35c; 12-in., 40c; 14-in., 50c. (Not mailable.)

For hanging baskets, etc. 3 lbs., 25c; 2- bushel sack, $1.50; per bale, $4.50.

GRASS SHEARS

NO. 6. — High grade, full polish; 5^-inch blade. $1.00; postpaid, $1.10.

NO. 7. — 5% -inch blade; good value. 50c; postpaid, 60c.

GARDEN TROWELS

Add 5c for mailing

NO. 9 Wood handle, 6 inch steel blade;

a first class trowel. 50c.

NO. 10. — Very strong; all steel; 6-inch. 50c.

NO. 12. — Best low-priced; 6 inch blade. 25c.

NO. 13. — Maynard pattern; 6-inch; highest grade. 90c. Postpaid $1.00.

NO. 14. — Transplanting, narrow blades, high quality, 35c; medium 25c. Postage extra.

PRUNING SAWS

Atkin Saw Co.’s highest quality. None bet- ter. Atkin booklet on Pruning free. If wanted by parcel post, add 10c extra for mailing.

NO. 20. — California, curved 12 -inch blade, $1.35; 14-inch, $1.50.

NO. 18. — Similar to above, better handle grip which can be loosened and folded under cutting edge for carrying in your pocket. 16- inch, $1.50; 18-inch, $1.65.

NO. 3. — Duplex blade; 12-inch, $1.50; 14- inch, $1.65. Most popular. (See cut.)

NO. 1. — Table pruner, open handle grip. Extra quality. 12 -inch blade, $2.00.

No. 3 — Duplex Blade

“ALCA” GARDEN TOOL

Best all-round tool made. This remarkable combination tool is a trowel, fork, hoe, weed- er and dibble — all in one. A spring releases the particular tool you desire. Light but strong and handles nicely. (15 inches long — see cut.) Price 75c; postpaid 80c.

RAFFIA

Natural color, highest quality. Long fiber. Price per lb., 30c; 10 lbs. $2.50; 25 lbs. $2.00; postage extra. Write for quantity price.

HAND WEEDERS

Several good styles. Diamond (see cut No,

4) , 25c; Beet, hoe style, 20c; Fork (see cut No.

5) , 25c; Excelsior, five-claw (see cut No. 2), 25c; Lang's (see cut No. 3), 25c.

MAGIC WEEDER.— Style “A", 15c; post- paid 20c; Magic “B”, 18-inch, 25c; postpaid, 35c; Magic “C”, 35c; postpaid, 45c; Magic “D” or “E”, see cut, 50c; postpaid, 60c.

SIMPLEX WEEDER.— Every owner of a lawn needs a Simplex to pull the weeds with the roots. It’s simple, sure, and easy to op- erate; no toy but a real effective, durable tool. Long handle. No backache or stiff knees. Most popular garden tool we have. (P. P. wgt. 2 lbs.) Price $1.25. Add postage if wanted by mail.

“Alca” 5 in 1 Garden Tool

STANDARD MAKES OF HOES, RAKES, SPADES, SHOVELS, ETC., ON HAND AT ALL TIMES. CALL OR WRITE IF INTERESTED.

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Miscellaneous Supplies and Tools You Need

Remember to add postage it wanted by mail

PLANT AND ROSE STAKES

Prices Not Prepaid

ROUND STAKES. — 1 to 1% inches diameter, painted green, white top. They will last a long time and always look neat. Per doz., 2 ft., 75c; 3 ft., $1.00; 4 ft., $1.25; 5 ft., $1.50. Write for low prices per 100.

WOODEN LABELS

The tree and pot labels we offer below are strictly No. 1 labels, smooth and well made. The painted labels are “really painted,” not dipped in oii. Ordinary lead pencil writing on the painted labels is always readable; it will not wash off.

Tree Labels

P. P. Wgt. 4 lbs. 12 100 M

Painted, copper wired $0.10 $0.50 $3.50

Unpainted, iron wired 10 .40 2.50

Pot Labels

Wgt. per M. 12 100 M

Painted, 4 in. (P. P. 3% lbs.) $0.10 $0.40 $2.50

Painted, 5 in. (P. P. 4 V2 lbs.) .10 .45 3.00

Painted, 6 in. (P. P. 5 lbs.) .10 .50 3.75

Garden Labels

Same style as above, but thicker and wider.

Wgt. per M. 12 100 M

Painted, 8 in. (P. P. 15 lbs.) $0.15 $1.00 $ 8.00

Painted, 10 in. (P. P. 20 lbs.) .35 2.00 14.00

POTS AND SAUCERS

No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4

Fig. 1 — Fern Dish Filler; 2 — Bulb Pan; 3— Azalia or Fern Pot; 4 — Standard Flower Pot.

All	styles same	prices.		Saucers
Size		Each	Doz.	Each
2	inches ....	$0.03	$0.25
2y2	inches ....	04	.30
3	inches ....	04	.35
3V2	inches ....	05	.45
4	inches ....	06	.60	$0.05
5	inches ....	10	1.00
6	inches ....	15	1.50	.06
7	inches ....	20	2.00	.09
8	inches ....	30	3.00	.12
9	inches . . . .	50	5.00	.15
10	inches . . . .	70	7.00	.20
12	inches . . . .	1.20	12.00	.30
Prices by express or freight.	Not mailable.

JARDINIERES, ARTWARE, ETC.

v, c uii'o m clock a large and complete assortment of the best styles and latest de- signs. Limited catalog space will not permit us to illustrate and describe them. Call and look them over if possible.

HIGH GRADE PRUNING SHEARS

We offer a good assortment for every purpose for both professional and amateurs. PRICES POSTPAID.

NO. 44 (see cut.) — Professional. Henkel’s highest grade, best style and design; full polish, double brass springs, adjustable lock nut, 8^-inch. Price $5.75.

NO. 44A. — Same general style as above, Swiss style, full polish, 8V2- inch. Price $3.75.

NO. 46 (see cut). — Excellent style, full polish, strong and serviceable; 9-inch. Price $2.50.

NO. 48 (see cut). — Large, strong, durable, black handle, polished blade, 9-inch. Price $1.50.

NO. 49. — Same style as 48 but full polish, handles nicely, 8-inch. Price $1.75.

NO. 50 (see cut). — Henckel’s high-grade, full polish. Lock-nut, easy to handle, strong and easy cutting; 8^ -inch. Price $3.25.

NO. 52 (see cut). — A good, low-priced shear, spiral wire spring; 9-inch. Price $1.00.

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NO. 54 (see cut). — Nickeled finish, highest quality, excellent cutter; patent lock; 8 -inch. Price $3.25.

Pruning Shears

NO. 56 (see cut). — Nickel finish, excellent quality, for light pruning or cutting flowers; 5V2-inch. Price $1.75.

NO. 56A. — Same style as 56 but larger; 6%- inch. Price $2.75.

NO. 56B. — Same as 56 but larger and stronger, handy size; 7-inch. Price $3.00.

NO. 58 (see cut). — Extra springs. Each 25c.

TREE PRUNERS

Long handle tree pruners, indispensable for pruning tall trees. Reliable make, with spring; 6 feet, $1.75; 8 feet, $2.00; 10 feet, $2.25; 12 feet, $2.50. Extra blades 35c each. See cut.

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LAWN MOWERS

We do not carry a large variety, but we do offer the most popular standard makes that run easily, wear well and do satisfactory work. There are many cheap machines on the market that are only “disappointment.”

GREAT AMERICAN BALL- BEARI NG.— Recognized by all to be the

most popular and best; there are many imitations but none quite so sat- isfactory. Open cylinder, five cutting blades of knife steel; 10-inch wheel, solid cast steel butting knife, hardened in oil; steel balls of highest grade, placed in dust-proof steel cups; cuts close, runs easily, and quickly adjusted. 15-inch, $21.00; 17-inch, $23.75; 19-inch, $26.50.

NORTHERN KING. — Open cylinders, 4 blades, good quality and best medium-priced mower. 14-inch, $12.75; 16-inch, $14.00.

RIVAL. — A light-weight, easy running mower, desir- able for cutting on steep banks; open cylinder, 4 blades. Prices, 12-inch blade, $9.00; 14-inch, $10.00; 16-inch, $11.00.

Grass Catchers

SUCCESS. — Perforated metal bottom, canvas sides. Adjustable for 14 to 18-inch mower. Price. $2.00.

. FULL CANVAS. — Good quality, wire frame. Give

W*' blade measure for size. Price, $1.25.

ROUTLEDGE’S EVERGREEN LAWN GRASS SEED (page 48) and WONDER and “H. Q. BRAND” FERTILIZR (pages 38 and 39) make those beautiful green, velvety lawns so much admired.

WATER-WEIGHT LAWN ROLLERS

Best lawn roller made. Steel drums can be filled with sand or water to make them heavier. Roller bearing, easy running. Every lawn, new and old, n^eds rolling. Ask your gardener. We offer two popular sizes.

Drum Weight Filled Portland

Size Empty Water Sand Prices No. WB5 18x24 in. 80 lbs. 300 lbs. 500 lbs. $22.00

No. WB7 24x24 in. 125 lbs. 500 lbs. 800 lbs. 26.00

BROADCAST SEEDER

NEW CYCLONE.—

One of the best broadcast hand sow- ers in the market. Guaranteed to sow perfectly all varieties of farm seeds, such as clover, timothy, alfalfa, oats, rye wheat, etc. Can be regulated to sow any amount per acre. It is strongly built and mechanically per- fect. The bag holds bushel. Easily operated. (Mailing weight 4 lbs.) Price, $2.60. Don’t forget postage if wanted by mail.

CAHOON SEEDER. — Popular and well known broadcast seeder. Price $5.00. (Wgt. 10 lbs.)

Corn and Potato Planters

Save time, labor and backbone. Add postage if wanted by mail

ACME CORN PLANTER.— (See cut No. 6.) A two- handled planter, light and durable. Adjustable from large to small corn and beans. (P. P. wgt. 6 lbs.) Price, $1.50.

EUREKA TUBULAR POTATO PLANTER.— (See cut No. 7.) Plants any size seed, and at an adjustable uniform depth. Opens automatically by forward move- ment: most satisfactory in every way. (P. P. wgt.

5 lbs.) Price, $2.00.

PINGREE POTATO PLA NTE R.— (See cut No. 8.)

Similar to the tubular, but has no tube. You lift the planter up to drop in the potato. (P. P. wgt. 5 lbs.) Price, $1.35.

Lawn Roller

OUR STOCK OF SWEET OR FIELD CORN AND POTATOES ARE GROWN ESPE- CIALLY FOR WESTERN PLANTERS. NONE BETTER ANYWHERE.

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SPRAYS, INSECTICIDES, ETC.

DON’T WAIT until the fungi, such as mildew, rust, black spot, etc., have attacked your roses and trees; the fungicide sprays are merely preventatives and should be used in the fall or early in the spring. After the disease has developed, it may be too late to save the plant.

Arsenate of Lead

For spraying trees and shrubs or plants against the attacks of leaf-biting or leaf- eating Insects of all kinds, such as green worm, slugs, etc. Especially valuable for spraying to prevent the codling moth on Apple and Pear, and should be used just before the calyx cups close, for eating Insects, whenever they ap- pear. Can be combined with other sprays.

SHERWIN-WILLIAMS' DRY POWDERED ARSENATE OF LEAD. — Has many advan- tages over the paste, easier to mix and re- quires less, Is more efficient on account of its extreme fluffiness and will adhere longer. Does not deteriorate. Use 1 to 2 lbs. to 50 gallons of water. 1 to 2 tablespoonsful to a gallon. Full directions on packages.

Price, '/2-lb. can 25c; 1 lb. 45c; 5 lbs. $2.00. (Not mailable.) Quantity price on request.

Lime and Sulphur Sprays

Particularly effective in the control of the following: San Jose Scale, Oyster Shell, Bark Louse, Scale Insects, Fungus Diseases such as Peach Leaf Curl, Apple and Pear Canker, Apple Scab, Brown Root or Peach or Plum, Blister Mite, etc.

BLUE LABEL SLUG DESTROYER

Kills slugs by contact and keeps them away from young plants. Not harmful to delicate foliage.

For Sweet Peas, Pan sies and all garden truck, sprinkle lightly on and v liberally around the plant \v> to kill the slimy slugs that » work at night.

Price: 1 lb. pkg.

25c; 6 lb. pkg. 75c.

Postage extra.

Bug Death

Non-poisonous to Humans, Birds or An- imals, but it sure gets all chewing insects on vegetables, plants or trees. The only effec- tive powder that destroys that little black bug or beetle that pesters and destroys tomato, bean and vine plants.

Use it freely on any vegetable — absolutely non-poisonous to humans, but destroys the bugs and prevents blight, revives and adds in production and healthy growth.

LIME AND SULPHUR SOLUTION. — The

original and old form liquid spray for San Jose Scale. Use 1 part of this liquid to 9 parts of water for dormant spraying. We offer high grade quality. (Not mailable.)

Price, qt. 30c; gal. 75c; 5 gals. $2.50; 10 gals. $4.50. Write for price per barrel.

DRY LIME-SULFUR. — Sherwin-Williams’ high grade dry powder. Overcomes disadvan- tages of the liquid material such as the pos- sibility of freezing, leaky packages, hauling bulky packages, extra freight, etc. Has all the insecticidal and fungicidal qualities of the liquid material. Is absolutely safe and effec- tive. From 12 to 15 lbs. Dry Powdered Lime- Sulfur dissolved in 50 gallons of water should be used as a dormant spray; from 3 to 4 lbs. to 50 gallons of water in combination with the usual proportion of arsenate of lead should be used for summer spray on all seed fruits such as apples, pears, etc. One-half this amount for peaches, plums, and all stone fruits. We can mail this, but send postage extra.

Prices, 1 lb. 25c; 5 lbs. $1.00; 10 lbs. $1.85; 25 lbs. $3.75; 50 lbs. $6.25; 100 lbs. $11.50.

Scale Destroyer

"TARGET BRAND.”— A soluble oil spray of decided merit for San Jose Scale, the most effective for leaf roller, all tree infesting scale and most soft bodied sucking Insects. Has many advantages over Lime and Sulphur So- lution, as it spreads more rapidly, getting into every little crevice. Will go twice as far. Has no bad odor, does not discolor and much more agreeable to apply as it does not burn the eyes and skin; no clogging of nozzles, mixes easily. Use 1 gallon to 20 of water, after the leaves are off and up to time buds appear. For sum- mer spray use 1 gallon to 100 gallons of water. (Not mailable.)

Prloes, qt. 60c; gal. $1.60; 5 gals. $7.50; 10 gals. $14.00. Write for price per barrel.

Prices, 1-lb. cans with perforated shaker tops, postpaid, 35c. Not prepaid, 1 lb. 30c; 5 lbs. $1.00; 10 lbs. $1.75; 25 lbs. $4.00. 100 lbs. $15.00. Add postage If wanted by mall.

Bug Death Alpha

Similar to above but fluffier and lighter. It stays, sticks, stimulates and saves. Regular Bug Death forms the basis, but it also con- tains other ingredients to make it especially effective against aphis, lice and sucking in- sects on rose bushes, plants or trees. Non- poisonous. An excellent fungicide for mildew and blight.

Prices, 12-oz. cartons 35c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 5 lbs. $1.00; 10 lbs. $1.90. 25 lbs. $4.25. 80-lb. keg $13.50. Add postage if

wanted by mail.

DICKEY BUG DEATH DUSTER.— For us- ing when applying lime, dust or powder of any kind. For use on small gardens this is very handy. Saves powder, puts it on evenly and just where you want it.

Price: Each 50c; postpaid 60c

ACRE AN HOUR DUSTER OR SIFTER.—

Bucket shaped straight sides, made of heavy tin good handle, holds 5 lbs. powder. A simple twist of the wrist does the work. As its name im- plies, you can cover an acre of plants In an hour. Each 75c; postpaid.

Spray material subject to market changes. Write for quantity prices. Poisons not mail- able, Add postage If small package of mailable sprays or powders are wanted by mail.

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Sprays and Insecticides — Continued

The best and most economical method of spraying is with a hand or power sprayer

For destroying and preventing maggots, grubs and worms that infest turnips, radishes, beets, rutabagas, cabbage and cauliflower, etc., also recommended for combating crown borers in strawberries. Applied when setting plants or sprayed along the rows. “Carco” is highly concentrated; use 1 part “Carco” to 100 to 125 parts of water. Descriptive pamph- let and testimonials on request.

Prices: % pint 50c; pint 75c; qt. $1.25. % gal. $1.75; gal. $2.75. BY MAIL: pint

60c; pint 90c, postpaid.

WEED KHiLER — Liquid

For Lawn Tennis Courts, Paths, Roadways and any other place where you do not want grass or weeds to grow.

Guaranteed to destroy weeds, grass, poison ivy and all undesirable vegetation. Keeps roadways and paths free from weeds. Cleans tennis courts and ball diamonds. An effec- tive combination of high grade chemicals which diluted in water at 1 to 40 destroys the roots as well as the tops of all vegetation. One gallon diluted will cover 1,000 square feet; and one or two applications are sufficient for an entire season. (Not mailable.) Most ef- fective when ground is damp — use an ordinary sprinkling can.

Price: Qt. 75c; gal. $2.00; 5 gals. $9.00.

Write for price per barrel.

TREE TANGLEFOOT

A sticky compound, easily applied in a band around the trunks of trees as a protection against all crawling insects. One pound makes about 10 lineal feet of bands and one applica- tion remains sticky 3 months or longer, rain or shine. Apply with a wooden paddle. Ex- cellent to apply over fresh cuts after pruning or trimming. Keeps well. Prices: 1-lb. can 60c; 5 lbs. $2.75; 10 lbs. $5.25; 25 lbs. $11.00.

CALCIUM ARSENATE POWDER

For all chewing and leaf-eating insects. It may be used on apples, pears, grapes and shade trees. For most chewing insects use at the rate of 1 to 2 lbs. to each 50 gallons of water with about 2 to 3 lbs. of lime. It may also be used combined with Bordeaux Mix- ture and Lime and Sulphur Solutions. Prices, %-lb. pkg. 35c; 1 lb. 65c; 5 lbs. $3.00.

HELLEBORE— Key-Brand— Powdered

For the destruction of slugs, currant worms, etc. Poisonous to insects but not to human beings, therefore safe to use when fruits or vegetables are nearly ripe. Use as a powder or spray, 1 oz. to 3 gal. of water. Price, %-lb. 40c; 1 lb. 75c.

PESTROY

This combines the insect destroying prop- erties of Arsenate of Lead and the fungus preventative qualities of Bordeaux Mixture. It is put up in dry, powdered form for con- venient use, and can be used for either dry dusting or wet spraying. It is safe and effi- cient. Used as a powder just as it comes from the package, or in a solution, same strength Arsenate of Lead Powder.

Price, y2 lb. 30c; 1 lb. 50c; 5 lbs. $2.00.

POWDER BLOWERS, SIFTERS, etc., pages 120-125.

PURITOL — Cold Water Paint

An inexpensive white, disinfectant paint for inside work. Comes in dry powdered form ready to use when mixed with cold water. Full directions on each package.

Price: 5 lbs. 85c; 10 lbs. $1.50; 25-lb. box $3.50; 50-lb. box $6.50; 100-lb. box. $12.50. Descriptive leaflet on request

BORDEAUX MIXTURE

For Blight, Mildew, Rust and Fungus Dis- eases. Also prevents and cures Black Rot and Scab, and acts as a deterrent for insects on fruits and vegetables.

BORDEAUX MIXTURE — POWDERED.—

This is a perfect dry Bordeaux Mixture con- centrate in a dry powder. It is scientifically founded to insure perfect results, stays in suspension well and adheres to the foliage. It can be used in combination with other insec- ticides with an extraordinary degree of safety. For general winter use, 8 lbs. to 50 gallons of water; one-half strength for summer. (Not mailable.)

Price, «/2 lb. 30c; 1 lb. 40; 5 lbs. $1.75.

CUT WORM KILLER— Key-Brand

A very effective poison bait against cut worms, slugs, etc. Place it around plants subject to attack. Worms prefer it to vegeta- tion. Prices: 1 lb. 40c; 5 lbs. $1.75.

Black Leaf 4&

Kills

phisi

40% Nicotine

A concentrated solution of nicotine sulphate containing 40 per cent nicotine. Indorsed by the foremost experts of the U. S. for red bug, green and wooly aphis, thrlp, plant lice, cod- ling moth, pear, psylia and all sucking insects.

Also an excellent dip for animal parasites, such as scab and lice on sheep and cattle, sheep ticks, etc. (Poison, not mailable.)

Price, 1-oz. bottle 30c; makes 5 gal. spray; %-lb. can $1.25, makfes 47 gals, spray; 2-lb, can $3.50, makes 240 gals, spray; 10- lb. can, $13.50, makes 1,000 gals, spray. Full instruc- tions with each can.

NOTE Fish oil soap (see next page), mixed

in this solution makes it more effective and is necessary for perfect results. It makes it stick and last longer. Use 4 lbs. to 50 gals, solution. Full and detailed Instructions with each can.

NIC O -FUME

The purest and most highly refined nico- tine product offered for spraying, vaporizing and fumigation in Green Houses. Our Flor- ists like NICO-FUME better than other prep- arations.

NICO-FUME LIQUID for spraying or va- porizing; 14-lb. tin 75c; 1-lb. tin $2.25; 4-lb. tin $8.00; 8 lbs. (gal.) $15.00. (Cannot mail.)

NICO-FUME FUMIGATING PAPER.—

Quick, safe and effective for greenhouse work. Used and recommended by all large florists. Price per can of 24 sheets $1.25 (wgt. 1 lb.); 144 sheets $5.50 (wgt. 4 lbs.); 288 sheets, $10.00. (P. P. wgt. 8 lbs.) Add postage If

wanted by mail.

NICO-FUME TOBACCO POWDER.— Very effective for fumigating in greenhouses. Pour powder on bare ground or cement walk and light. Full information on cans. 1-lb. can $1.25; 5 lbs. $4.75; 10 lbs. $8.50; postage extra.

NOTE. — Prices on Sprays, etc., subject to market changes. We are not allowed to mall poisonous sprays or Insecticides.

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Sprays and Insecticides — Continued

See Powder Blowers and Sprayers, pages 120-125.

Dusting Is the handiest, quickest and most effective way for the busy gardener. Keep a powder blower loaded and you’re always ready for most anything at first appearance.

CALISPRAY DUSTS

Manufactured from improved formulas by the latest improved machinery that preserves the strength of all ingredients. High grade dusts to be used sparingly. Remember a light covering all over is better than a heavy ap- plication. A powder blower is the ideal way.

CALISPRAY DUST NO. 82.— A very effec- tive dust for all around garden use, containing nicotine for soft bodied insects, lead arsenate for eating insects and copper sulphate for mildew and fungus diseases. Price, 1-lb. cans 75c.

We can supply upon order Special Calispray Dusts and the “American Beauty” sprayer for orchard and field work. Ask for booklet.

SULPHO-TOBACCO SOAP

For spraying ferns, palms or potted plants. Kills Aphis, Red Spider, Plant Lice and Suck- ing Insects. Will not injure the tenderest plant. Two ounces of soap make a gallon of solution. Non-poisonous.

Prices: Postpaid, 3-oz. bar 15c; 8-oz. bar 25c;

SUNSET RODENT KILLER GAS BALLS

A new product of real merit to eradi- cate ground squir- rels, prairie dogs, rabbits and pocket gophers. When these gas balls are lighted and rolled down into the bur- row they produce a deadly, poisonous gas that carries death to any living rodent in the burrow.

They are non-explosive and non-poisonous to handle. Use one or two balls per burrow. Safe, sure and inexpensive. Full directions with each order. Price, 6 for 30c; doz. 50c; 3 doz. $1.25, postpaid. Carton of 125 balls, $3.00. Wgt., 14 lbs. Postage extra.

Destroys Rats and Mice “RAX.” — While it is absolutely deadly to rats and mice, it is harmless to human beings, dogs, cats, poultry and birds. It may be used anywhere with complete safety.

RAX causes rats and mice to become sick and die, first transmitting the virus to others, causing the spread of the disease, thus in- creasing the mortality of the undesirables. They leave buildings and seek the open, where they remain until dead.

A veritable “flu” to rodents. Full directions each bottle. Price: 75c; postpaid, 80c.

NIAGARA ALL-IN-ONE DUST SPRAY

A very effective material for preventing and destroying fungus diseases such a Mildew, Rust, Black Spot, etc., and all sucking and leaf-eating insects, such as Aphis, Lice, GreeD Worms, Red Spiders, etc.

Keep a Powder Blower full of this dust and use it often to prevent and destroy your plant

pests.” Descriptive leaflet on request. Price, 1-lb. cans 40c; 5 lbs. $1.50; 10 lbs. $2.70; 100 lbs., write.

TALBOT’S INSECT POWDERS

Very effective and satisfactory. Prices postpaid. 5c extra:

TALBOT’S ROACH POWDER— 25c and 50c Pkgs.

TALBOT’S ANT POWDER— 25c and 50c Pkgs.

TALBOT’S BED BUG KILLER— 25c and 50c Pkgs.

TOXAL

Kills Flies, Moths, Mosquitoes, Roaches, Bed Bugs, Ants, Fleas, Lice and Spiders.

A new kind of spray that Instantly seeks out the pests, forces them out of hiding and quickly kills them without the slightest dan- ger as it is non-poisonous to human or animal life.

TOXAL will not stain walls, woodwork or clothes; odor is pleasant and quickly passes away when windows are opened. Leaflet tells all and gives full directions for using.

PRICES: %-pint 45c, postpaid 50c; 1 pint 75c, postpaid 85c. Not prepaid, qt. $1.25; ya- gal. $2.25; gal. $4.00.

SPECIAL OFFER. — 1 pint can and a good tin sprayer in a carton, only $1.00; postpaid for $1.15.

“WOOD-LARK”

Squirrel and Gopher Poison

Guaranteed quick and sure, also very effec- tive on wood rats, mice, etc. Use it so that the chickens or birds will not get it. Prices, by express only: 1-lb. can 50c; 10 lbs. $4.50; 25 lbs. $9.25.

PRUNING COMPOUND OR PAINT

This paint has a heavy oil body which dries on the cut with a rubbery, elastic film that thoroughly seals up the open wound. It is dark olive green in color, comes ready to use with a stiff brush. Price, qt. 65c; gal. $2.25

GRAFTING WAX

We sell Target Brand, a high-grade prepa- ration. Easy to handle. For pruning or grafting or for covering fresh cuts.

y4 lb. 20c; % lb, 35c; lb. 60c; postage extra

PARIS GREEN

Poison, be careful. Usually four to six ounces to fifty gallons of water will be satis- factory. Price, % lb. 25c; y2 lb. 40c; 1 lb. 75c

FISH OIL SOAP

For aphis, plant lice, etc. Best grade, y2-l b. bar 15c; 1 ib. 25c; 10 lbs. $2.00; 100 lbs. mar- ket price.

UNSLACKED LIME.— For making white- wash, etc. (For garden lime, see page ?.)

Price, 5 lbs. 25c; 10 lbs. 40c. Add postage.

Barrel prices on request.

SULPHUR POWDER.

Lb. 10c; 3 lbs. 25c; 100 lbs. $4.00 TOBACCO DUST. — Valuable as an insecti- cide. Lb. 15c; 10 lbs. $1.25

BLUE STON E-VITROL.

1 Ib. 25c; 10 lbs. market price

SPRAY EVERYTHING— Adequate crop protection is the latest step taken by scien- tific agriculture— “SAVE BY PROTECTION.”

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SPRAY PUMPS AND SPRAYERS

Our experience shows us that if you get a good outfit, one large enough to do your work, you will spray well and as often as necessary; but if you get a cheap outfit or one that is too small, you will become disgusted, throw it aside and let this most important work go undone.

HARDEE BUCKET PUMP NO. 110

A high -grade all brass bucket designed to meet the long-felt want in this line. It is the only bucket pump on the market that has a mechanical agitator that is so designed as to always stand in position in the center of the bucket. Good-sized air chamber to maintain high pressure and con- tinuous spray. A very satisfactory and handy outfit.

Price, Including No. 4 Pump, one 5-g a I I o n heavy wooden bucket, three feet best y2-inch hose, one spraying lance 18 inches long, one Vermorel nozzle, price complete $11.50.

NO. 28, WHIRLWIND WHITEWASHER

Made especially for whitewashing

Galvanized tin, brass plates, steel footrest, 3 ft. hose, double nozzle. (Wgt. 5 lbs.) See illustration. Price $2.75

NO. 29, BRASS BUCKET PUMP

The best low-priced spray pump on the market. Double air chamber enables the op- erator to keep constant pressure with little effort. One fine and one coarse nozzle, 3- foot hose. (Wgt. 7 lbs.) (See cut.) Price $4.00

NO. 32, BRASS BUCKET PUMP

Well made; all working parts brass; larger capacity; bulb air chamber produces continu- ous spray; works easily; two nozzles. (Wgt. 12 lbs.) (See cut.) Price $5.50

UTILITY COMPRESSED AIR SPRAYER

This style is one of the most popular for all general work requiring a sprayer. It is adapted for spraying, whitewashing, disin- fecting, for the application of glue sizing, etc. Size, 7*4 by 20 inches; capacity 3 V2 gallons. Side seam closely riveted and all joints well soldered and tested. Pump cylinder made of brass with bronze ball check valve, which will not deteriorate like rubber; hose, ^-inch, 5- ply, attached to tank by means of a standard hose connection of brass. Filling cap of ample size, easily removed without use of a wrench. Angle automatic shut-off nozzle, made of brass, new design with extension feature, equipped with strainer, and fine, medium and coarse spray nozzle caps. (P. P. Wgt. 12 lbs.)

Prices: GALVANIZED TANK $6.75; BRASS TANK $9.50. (Add postage if wanted by mail.)

NO. 26 O. K.

BUCKET PUMP

(See cut.) — Con- structed entirely of brass. It is fur- nished with three feet of best quality rub- ber hose, detachable; malleable iron stir- rup, three inter- changeable brass noz- zles which throw a fine mist, coarse spray or a solid stream. Pump is provided with large air chamber, with brass ball valves and valve seats. Throws a continuous spray; neat in ap- pearance as well as durable in construc- tion. Much superior to most pumps of this class. (Wgt. 8 lbs.)

Price $5.00

Lee’s Utility

No. 29

No. 32

EXTENSION RODS.— For reaching the tops of trees or ceilings, we can supply 3-foot brass extension rods to fit any bucket pump on this page. Price each 75c

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LOWELL FOUNTAIN SPRAYER

Every city gardener, florist and poultry keeper needs a Lowell Fountain Sprayer; clean and easy to operate; no need to get any spray on your hands or clothes; will last for years with reasonable care.

Lowell Fountain Compressed Air Sprayer

NOTE. — After testing all other sprayers of this style we claim “Lowell’s” is the best — gives less trouble and more satisfaction.

Special Features: Capacity 3 gallons; can be carried by the handle (see cut), or a shoulder strap. The automatic controlling valve under the handle gives instant and per- fect control of the spray and don't waste any. The air pressure pump is outside where you can get at it, the filler plug is well made and fits tight. The tank after being seamed and riveted is dipped into molten solder, making it absolutely air tight and the strongest Air Pressure Sprayer made, standing five times the air pressure necessary to operate.

Hose with a 4-inch rod, 2 nozzles and filler funnel, with each outfit. For reaching the under side of leaves of low bushes, use the vine attachment extension rod. For high spraying use as many two-foot extensions as needed. Descriptive booklet on request.

Prices: No. Ill brass tank $10.00; No. 110 galvanized tank $7.00. (Wt boxed 14 lbs.)

Extras — 2-foot brass extension rods, each 75c; vine attachment, 2-foot extension with bent neck, each $1.00. (P. P. 1 lb.)

BOTTLE SPRAYER

Made entirely of brass, nickel-plated and not affected by any of the spray solutions. The cork below the handle is long and tapering, made to fit any or- dinary quart bottle. Is operated with great ease. Nozzle is adjustable for very fine or coarse spray. Very useful for spraying disin- fectants, insecti- cides, etc.; also for spraying house plants; also used for spraying birds.

Price (without bottle) $1.50, postpaid.

Hardie Wheel Outfit No. 21

WHEEL OUTFIT NO. 21

A most satisfactory outfit and one of our best sellers. Especially designed to meet the needs of the small fruitgrower, gardeners and florists, for all-round spraying. It has the capacity and power to do good work rapidly. Dairymen, poultry keepers and farmers will find this outfit most useful for whitewashing, disinfecting and general spraying. The 30- gallon barrel is mounted on strong wrought- iron wheels, 26 inches in diameter, with 1 14- inch tires. No. 5 pump, 5 feet best hose and couplings, 8-foot bamboo rod and leakless stopcock. 1 Vermorel nozzle. Price $33.00

NO. 101-A GLASS TANK

Well constructed; the glass reservoir which is a quart Mason jar, is not affected by any kind of spray. You can have several jars of different sprays (alreadv prepared) and when you wish to change, take out one and put in another. No delay. Extra long air chamber, special plunger and throws a strong, fine spray in any direction. (P. P. weight, packed, 5 lbs.) Each $1.25; boxed and prepaid, $1.50

No. 5 Continuous Sprayer

NO. 5 CONTINUOUS SPRAYER

Improved style. Highest quality metal throughout, strong and durable. Has 2 spray caps, one for spraying up, the other for straight ahead or at any angle. So con- structed that it not only sprays on the down- ward stroke of plunger, but also when it is drawn back, thus causing a continuous mist- like spray, enabling one to spray three times as fast and with one-third the labor. Length, 20 inches. Capacity, one quart. (P. P. weight, 2 lbs.)

Each, TIN, 90c; GALVANIZED, $1.15; BRASS, $1.25. Boxed and postpaid, 25c extra.

REMEMBER — Our New East Side Store, corner East Stark Street and Grand Avenue, car- ries a full line of all stocks we catalog. No traffic congestion or parking limit there.

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SPRAY PUMPS AND SPRAYERS — Continued

PERFECT SPRAYERS

The “Perfect" Sprayers offered below are well and properly constructed of heavy, high- grade material. We offer “Highest Quality," far superior to most makes. Full size, 20 inches long, capacity 1 quart. Adapted for all kinds of general spraying. Your choice of styles.

NO. 119 or NO. 125, TIN. (P. P. weight 2 lbs.) Your choice, each 50c. Boxed and post- paid, 75c.

No. 119 Perfect

No. 125 Perfect

NO. 126 GALVANIZED.— Same style as No. 125. More durable. Each 75c, postpaid 90c.

NO. 127 BRASS.— Same style as “125” but all brass, will not rust or corrode. Each $1.00, postpaid $1.25.

NO. 118 TIN MIDGET.— Same style as “125” capacity 1 pint. Each 45c, postpaid 60c.

NO. 122 TIN BABY M i DG ET.— Small but

effective, capacity % pint. Each 35c, post- paid 50c.

Powder Sprayers, Blowers or Dusters

These are used for applying Sulphur, Bug Death, Bordeaux, etc. Add postage if wanted by mail. Dry powder insecticides are becoming more popular each year.

Little Beauty

LITTLE BEAUTY DUSTER.— Most power- ful hand duster. The powerful bellows will drive a cloud of dust 12 to 15 feet. For quick and effective garden

No. 1 Garden Duster

CALISPRAY GARDEN DUSTER.— The 1

made low-priced duster, works easily throws a good cloud of dust. Excellent small garden work. 16 inches long over Each $1.25;; postpaid

Niagara Dust Gun

work or on small trees use the Little Beauty.

This blower will please you. 15 inches over all.

Each $2.75; postpaid,

$2.85.

NIAGARA DUST GUN. — Very popular style, easy to produce a thin cloud covering every- thing as it goes. Gun well made and durable. Each $1.50, postpaid $1.65.

Small Dust Guns

For applying insect powder upon birds or poultry these little guns are unsurpassed. Too small for garden work.

DEFENDER. — 1-oz. size, 20c; postpaid 25c. WHIRLWIND.— 4-oz. size, more force, 35c; postpaid 45c.

Works perfectly. Reservoir is a 1-pint Mason Jar. Spray noz- zle reversible, enabling operator to spray any direction. Length over all, 22 inches. Price $1.00; postpaid $1.25

SPRAY AND GARDEN HOSE

Routledge Highest Quality — Guaranteed

This hose gives excellent satisfaction. Good enough for any ordinary spraving outfit, and by far the best hose for florists’ or garden use. One customer reports that he used a 50 -foot length of this grade for four

seasons continuously, which proves that it is the cheapest hose to buy.

Price per foot, smooth or moulded, y2- inch, 13c per foot; %-inch, 15c: corrugated, 1c per foot higher. (Couplings free on 50-foot lengths.)

Green House Special

Made especially to stand up and last under the hard usage and rough wear generally given hose by florists. Casing very tough and strong, inside tube extra heavy rubber. A wonderful grade, fully guaranteed.

Price, %-inch size only at 24c per foot, any length desired.

Our Motto

“HIGHEST

QUALITY"

Garden and Spray Hose

For Hose Nozzles and Sprinklers, see page 126; Lawn Mowers, page 119; Tools and Supplies of all kinds, 114 to 120.

Garden

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DAYTON ROTARY and OSCILLATING SPRINKLERS

Dayton Sprinklers meet all the requirements perfectly. They are automatic, require no attention after they are set to suit. We have tested out the three styles illustrated here and we are delighted with results. They do all that is claimed for them. We would like to devote a full page to them but space will not permit, but we offer illustrated and descriptive leaflets to any one Interested in the latest and best lawn or garden sprinklers.

LAWN TYPE "A”. — Adjustable at will from a bell-shaped fine spray or full stream in a half or full circle, 15 to 80 feet diameter. A wonderful sprinkler for large lawns or grounds. (Weight packed 10 lbs.) Price $10.00

LAWN TYPE “C”.— Adjustable from 5 to 50 feet and from heavy to light spray. Operates on light pressure. A wonder in action. A real rain storm. Best low-priced sprinkler on the market. (Weight 2 lbs.) Price $3.25

LAWN TYPE “B”.— Ideal for the small lawn. Adjustable from 3 to 50 ft., high or low speed, perfect in action. Will operate on a 1-lb. water pressure. (Weight packed 3 lbs.) Price $5.00

DAYTON GARDEN TYPES

Top or sprinkling heads only for attaching to stand pipes. G. T. Style “A”, $8.00; G. T. Style “B”, $4.00; G. T. Style “C”, $2.50.

RAIN MAKER PIPE SPRINKLERS

Made of %-inch iron pipe punctured so as to throw the water up and outward from each side. Brass couplings (descriptive pamphlet on request). Size 3 ft., 4 ft., 6 ft., 8 ft., 10 ft., all priced at 50c per foot.

Fountain Sprinkler

Pluvlus Lawn Sprinkler. — 11 inch, upright, standard, well made, perfect action, 3 brass arms. (P. P. 4 lbs.) Each $2.00

Busy Lawn Sprinkler. — Covers 15 to 30-foot circle. Very popular, but requires good force. (P. P. 3 lbs.) Each $1.00

BUSY SPRINKLING TOPS — For stand pipe % or % inch. Each 35c; 40c postpaid

Fountain Sprinkler. — Circular brass tube. Large $1.00; Small 75c; Half Circle, Small 60c; Large 85c (postage 10c; any style).

Little Wonder Fountain Spray. — Very good; covers 15 to 20-foot circle. (P. P. 1 lb.)

Each 50c

No. 31. — Diamond Hose Nozzle. — Best for sprinkling; adjustable from solid stream to a fine spray. (P. P. y2 lb.) Each 90c

Fountain Shower Hose Nozzle. — Makes a very fine mist-like spray. 25c; 30c postpaid

Busy Sprinkler Pluvlus Sprinkler

No. 41 — Perfect Hose Menders — Best men- der made; simple and quick; nothing to catch; sure to hold. Postpaid Yz in., 15c; % In., 20c

No. 40. — Garden Hose Connections. — Both male and female couplings.

Zz in. or % in., paid 35c (6 oz.) Hose Washers. Doz. 10c, postpaid

No. 45.— -Metal Mender Tubes.

Yz in. or % in., each 10c, postpaid

No. 42. — Hose Clamps, single band.

Vz in. or % in., each 10c; 2 for 15c, postpaid

No. 44. — Hose Clamps, double band.

Yz in. or % in., each 15c, postpaid

Spray Pump Nozzles

Single Bordeaux (Best for Whitewash) .. .$1.25 Single Vermorel (Very Fine Spray) 1.00

BAMBOO EXTENSION RODS AND EXTRAS

These are necessary for spraying trees. Our stock is made up in the best possible manner. No. 1 bamboo poles lined with either aluminum or steel tubing, screw threaded into brass con- nections at either end. Stopcock or cutoff necessary to make connections complete.

6 ft. 8 ft. 10 ft. 12 ft.

ALUMINUM LINED $3.00 $3.25 $3.50 $3.75

STEEL LINED 2.60 2.90 3.20

EXTRAS FOR EXTENSIONS— Stopcock, each $1.20; Angle Cutoff, $1.50; Dip Guard, 40c.

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Insure Your Poultry Profits by Using

QUEEN INCUBATORS

Recognized today as the World’s Standard Hatching Machine

Hatch Strong, Healthy Chicks That Live and Grow

If you want to make a success of the poultry business, you must have a good incubator. A good incubator is the start to profitable poultry production. It’s the most profitable thing to buy — you can’t afford to bother with hens. It’s easy money if you get good equipment. Many make the mistake of trying to hatch and raise chickens successfully with cheaply constructed machines that may hatch fairly well, but the chicks that come out are so weak and wobbly that they mean nothing to you but trouble and loss. Hatch your chicks in the latest model “Queen” and be sure of success.

All Gone. — We sold last year all our old style Queen Incubators at cut prices so as to enable us to offer this year only the “latest Queen models,” of Superior Scientific Con- struction. The filling and expansion cup connects to the pipe near the heater (out- side) and has a “goose neck” to prevent air trapping in the tanks, thereby insuring per- fect circulation of water in the pipes and an even temperature throughout the egg chamber, giving perfect results.

New 1925 Standard Queen

Send for a large new illustration showing complete construction and 30 reasons why the New Queen has no equal. Write, a postal will do and bring the “Complete Queen Catalog” also.

form heat over every part of the egg chamber that is most natural for the hatching eggs. This form of heat under ordinary conditions makes unnecessary the application of mois- ture.

The “Best Bargain”

The QUEEN is not a cheap incubator, com- pared with many of the cheaply constructed machines on the market, but it is the “Best Bargain,” as it will be turning out high per- centage hatches years after the cheap ma- chines have been junked.

Wonderful Hatchers

Queen Incubators are famous for big hatches of strong, healthy chicks that live and grow. The QUEEN is accurately regulated and will take care of a sudden temperature variation without danger. It is built of genu- ine California Redwood — very scarce in these days of imitation and cheap substitution. Red- wood does not absorb the odor from the hatch- ing eggs. Cheaper woods, and pasteboard lin- ing in most other makes, retain the odors which certainly weaken and kill the hatching chicks.

Automatic ventilators built in the ends and back and adjustable ventilators in the top and bottom, assure ideal conditions in the incuba- tion chamber, at all times, and bring off fine hatches of big strong chicks.

Hot Water Heating System

The Queen Heater, tank and water pipes are made of genuine copper, the best material for this purpose. Every outfit tested under heavy pressure and guaranteed perfect.

The QUEEN Hot Water System eliminates the injurious drying out tendency found in all hot air incubators and provides a soft, uni-

1925 Price List of Queens

We make prompt shipments. All machines fully guaranteed. Order early and be ready.

No. 1 Queen — 85 egg capacity $30.50

No. 2 Queen— 135 “ “ 41.00

No. 3 Queen— 180 “ “ ... 48.25

No. 4 Queen — 275 “ “ 62.50

No. 5 Queen— 400 “ “ 73.75

No. 25 Queen— 600 “ ” 116.00

No. 35 Queen— 800 “ " .144.00

No. 45 Queen— 1000 “ ” 173.00

Style K Queen Incubators

These are built to sell at a lower price and are, we believe, the equal of any other incu- bators sold with the exception of our Stand- ard Queen line. They have double walls, cop- per pipes and heater, same style regulator, but of lighter construction, double doors, etc. Queen catalog tells all. Made in three sizes

only, priced as follows:

No. 20 Style K — 70 eggs $18.00

No. 21 Style K— 130 eggs. . 30.75

No. 22 Style K— 220 eggs 40.50

NOTE. — Style “K” Incubator is a little lighter in construction and has a lamp bracket in place of the new style combined heater-jacket and lamp-holder. Style “K” is O. K. Queen catalog will explain all details.

PRICES ARE ALL COMPLETE, with illustrated and detailed instruction book and a new egg-cell chart which, if followed, will enable you to get “100 per cent of all hatchable eggs.”

QUEEN

CATALOG

We will gladly mail to you a copy of the Queen Incubator Co.’s Illustrated and descriptive catalog. It goes Into details and plainly shows you just how they are constructed and why they are so successful. Write us today; a postal will do.

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QUEEN COLONY BROODER

The only Coal Burning Brooder Stove with Automatic Control of Both Check and Draft

DON’T HATCH CHICKS AND LOSE THEM. IF YOU CAN GET COAL,

USE A QUEEN BROODER

The Queen burns most any kind of coal, but chestnut sizes in all kinds of hard or soft coal or coke is best. Briquettes burn equally well. Of course, hard coal will not cause the pipe to become sooty as quickly as others.

Without a question the “Best” coal burn- ing brooder stove on the market today. Note the improvements — the self -feeding, straight flaring fire bowl, no clogging like in the old barrel-shaped bowls. A full-size rocker grate, a real automatic wafer regulator that really works in connection with a right- principle draft and check valve. A fire- proof, ventilated stove base.

The QUEEN Colony Brooder is a new and Improved design of brooder stove. It is made of HIGHEST QUALITY IRON CASTINGS that will wear and last indefinitely.

While the opening of the draft to increase the fire is located on the top of the stove, It opens into the fire at the base through an opening extending down the side to the bot- tom. This feeds the draft Into the fire from underneath with no opening below the hover. When the fire is too hot, the wafer auto- matic regulator expands and closes the draft and opens the check, but if at any time it gets too cool, the wafer contracts and closes the check and opens the draft. This keeps an even heat all the time, both night and day, in cold weather or warm, and does It automati-

cally. You don’t have to pay any attention to it whatsoever after once adjusted. The grate in the Queen stove is the rocker type and strikes the fire at four points. BEST COAL GRATE MADE.

The hover used on Queen stoves is collap- sible and made of four pieces of galvanized iron. Comes knocked down, with holes punched and stove bolts attached, ready for putting together. This enables you to save room when storing and lessens the danger of dam- age when not in use. This hover has a cast- iron ring on top which sets firmly around the top of the stove. It is furnished with a wire hook to which rope and pulleys may be at- tached, but it is not necessary to raise the hover to put in coal.

The Queen stove provides a constant, cor- rect heat, and a constant distribution that makes the chicks develop Into STRONG, HEALTHY CHICKS. By brooding with a “Queen,” the chicks get plenty of pure, fresh air, plenty of exercise, and there Is no POS- SIBLE CHANCE OF THEM CROWDING OR SUFFOCATING.

Queen No. 2 Brooder Stove

This is the most popular size and will brood any number of chicks up to 1,200. Diameter of grate, 10% inches; diameter of hover, 52 inches. Price, latest model, $29.50.

Queen No. 1 Brooder Stove

This size is made for those who have lim- ited room and do not need so great a capacity. No. 1 will brood any number of chicks up to 600. Diameter of grate, 9 inches; diameter of hover, 42 inches. Price, latest model, $23.75.

NOTE.— Order what 4-inch stovepipe you need at 40c per 2-foot lengths; Elbows 50c. 3-inch pipe for old models, 30c per 2-foot lengths.

EXTRA PARTS.— We can supply new parts (all extras) for both Queen Stoves and Incuba- tors. If you can not describe the parts you want send for illustrated and priced repair catalog.

Every chick hatched represents possible profit. The work laid out before you is to get this chick into a vigorous laying hen, or fit for market in the SHORTEST TIME possible. Start and finish them with “Queens.”

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KRESKY’S “Pride of Petaluma” BROODER STOVES

They bum oil, are self -regulating, work automatically, and give perfect satisfaction

--f ... THE HEAT DEFLECTING CONE, which

Kresky’s Combined Canopy Stove

New Style Canopy, 96 inches in diameter

This stove was introduced into the North- west by us last season and certainly made a hit. Due to its special design all the heat generated is used to the fullest extent, making it possible to operate it at much less cost than any other type of oil burning brooder of similar size. Many of our customers re- ported last season that when operating to capacity it required less than two gallons of oil in twenty-four hours.

forces the heat out under the canopy (in- stead of up the stove pipe), is an exclusive patented feature found only in this stove.

THE VENTILATION under the canopy is provided for. The fresh air is heated as it enters through the base of the stove.

THE REGULATION is automatic and posi- tive, and lets you sleep at night without worry.

THE BURNER is the standard Kresky, which is very simple and insures complete combustion without wicks or any special de- vices. Provision is made for any possible oil overflow.

THE KRESKY COMBINED CANOPY STOVE is the easiest to regulate, safest to use, cheapest to operate. Used equally suc- cessfully without the canopy in a regular warm room brooder house.

THE CANOPY is a neat, smooth job of heavy galvanized iron made in sections with special bracing feature underneath, which provides for making it snug and rigid as a drum and eliminates all possibility of buckling and sagging. A black oilcloth curtain is fur- nished, together with pulleys, ropes and hooks for raising and lowering it.

Our Special 1925 Prices, Freight Prepaid

Pull instruction for quick assembly and separation with each outfit

KRESKY’S COMBINED BROODER STOVE, with 96-inch Canopy, complete $60.00

NO. 2. COMBINED BROODER STOVE, without Canopy, Radiator 36 inches.... $43.50

(To be used as a room brooder; capacity 1,250 chicks)

NOTE. — We can supply 96-inch Canopy Tops for $18.50 each.

Kresky’s Triple Ventilating Stove

We can highly recommend these brooders and have sold hundreds. Properly installed in good brooder houses they are unsurpassed. Many poultrymen believe that room brooding without the “Canopy Top” as shown above is much the better method.

NO. 2-B AND 4-B are the most popular styles and most in demand, the only differ- ence between these two is that the size of the radiator No. 2-B is 42 inches and No. 4-B (Northwest Model) is 50 inches in diameter. Capacity of either, 1,500 chicks.

EQUIPMENT.— All Kresky Brooder Stoves have the same automatic regulator, oil tank, oil pipe and thermometer and all accessories needed to install and operate, except the stove pipe combination, which is not included in the price of the stove but should be ordered extra. (See price elsewhere.)

Pull and complete directions for installing and operating are furnished free and found contained in the oil tank.

Our 1925 Prices, Freight Prepaid

No. 2-B, 42-inch Radiator, all complete. $54.50 No. 4-B, 50-inch Radiator, all complete. 57.00

Order early and don’t wait until your chicks hatch.

Skeleton of No. 2-B and No. 4-B Types Show- ing Fresh Air Intake and Heat Distribution

Stove Pipe Outfits

For any of the Kresky Stoves

A special assembly of stovepipe for all Kresky Stoves consisting of 14 feet of 5 -inch pipe, ceiling plate, roof pitch plate and hood. The two lengths of pipe usually used outside are heavy galvanized iron. Outfit complete, $5.45, or $6.00. Prepaid If ordered with stove.

Kresky’s Descriptive Catalog and Printed Matter Sent Free on Request.

You will need this equipment to set up your outfit properly. Therefore order it with your stove.

NOTE. — We aim to have in our Portland warehouse all Kresky’s supplies listed In this catalog. If out, will wire the factory to ship direct.

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SELF

OPERATING

MAILWIN ELECTRIC BROODER

THERMOSTAT

CONTROL

The Mailwin will raise more chicks and with less trouble, attention and expense than most other brooders. It is absolutely safe, sanitary, and requires no care to operate. While mothered, the chicks are not subjected to mites and other diseases so prevalent when raised by the live birds. Can be attached to any light outlet, and on any electric current available.

IT HAS THERMOSTAT CONTROL, insur- ing safety and economy. The cost of brood- ing 600 chicks for six weeks is approximately $5.00. Made of galvanized steel and asbestos

Mailwin Electric Brooder

lined, retaining the heat internally, thereby cutting down amount of electricity used. Of fireproof construction.

SAVES TIME, LABOR AND TROUBLE A

turn of the switch and the heat is on and the self -operating Mailwin does the rest.

Sanitary in every respect; can be easily raised and cleaned or moved to another place.

Temperature always the same under the hover. No matter what the outside tempera- ture, the desired degree of heat is easily maintained under the hover. The pilot light going on and off shows at a glance that everything is working O. K.

TO SUM UP. — The Mailwin Electric Brooder

never causes loss by fire. It is not considered a fire hazard in any respect. This is a strictly up-to-date self -opera ting brooder.

		Prices F.	0.	B.	Portland
Size	Capacity	Diam.	Wgt.	Price
No.	1.	150 chicks.	30	in.	24 lbs	. .$15.50
No.	2.	250 chicks.	38	in.	34 lbs	. . 21.50
No.	3.	500 chicks.	52	in.	54 lbs	. . 34.75

DESCRIPTIVE LEAFLET OF THE MAILWIN ON REQUEST

INTERNATIONAL SANITARY HOVER

Use these Sanitary Hovers and every chick will have a warm retreat during the day, sleep comfortably during the night and come out healthy, happy and hungry in the morn- ing.

BEST BY TEST.— Many tell us that they raise 94, 96, 98 and some even 100 per cent of the baby chicks put under this hover. It has many advantages that the old hen does not have. It’s always warm and ready to “brood” the chicks; “no lice or big feet.”

The air is kept wholesome by diffusion through the cloth curtain. There are no drafts under the hover.

SANITARY HOVERS are as practical for the small back-yard poultry raiser as for large poultry plants. They are usable any- where, ready for business wherever placed. All that is necessary is to place the Hover where you want and light the lamp. It’s so easy to care for; no kneeling in litter and dust to get at the lamp as you lift it up and out by the handle on top.

CORRECTLY CONSTRUCTED It Is the warmest near the curtain — This causes chicks to distribute themselves around the edge of the curtain, where they have plenty of room and fresh air as well as warmth. No deaths by crowding of the chicks to the center.

Large, 8-page leaf- let of interesting “facts” pertaining to the Sanitary Hover on request.

Capacity, 100 chicks. Ship- ping weight in carton, 25 lbs. Too large to mail.

You can see the “lamp flame” and lift the ther- mometer from above.

International Sanitary Hover

Sectional view

The one perfect hover. A sanitary, successful, economical brooding device. Safe and sure. All metal and fire-proof. Used and recommended by thousands of poultry raisers throughout the United States.

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PLANT SMALL FRUITS around your poultry houses and yards and raise delicious, fresh fruit as well as furnishing shade for the chickens on hot days.

New Model Clover Cutter

Cuts into %-inch lengths EITHER GREEN OR DRY, such growths as clover, alfalfa, kale, vegetable tops, etc. It’s great for cutting drv straw for chick litter.

Cuts perfectly; the cutter bar is adjustable and easily accessi- ble. The four 7 -inch spiral steel knives can readily be removed New Model for sharpening.

All made of iron and steel, strong and durable, has large capacity, runs unusually easy and will do perfecjt work in- definitely. Mount on a box or bench at any height to suit the operator.

Length over all 2SVs inches. Weight 70 lbs. Price $18.00

We' have a large size at $35.00. Descriptive leaflet on request.

Progressive Oat Sprouter

No other green feed takes the place of the wonderful quickening virtue of the young, growing oat sprouts.

The State Experiment Stations and the national egg- laying contests all feed Sprouted Oats.

If you want lots of eggs in winter when the price is high and in summer when the grass is dry, feed Sprouted Oats.

If you want fertile eggs in spring and strong, virile chicks, feed the hens Sprouted Oats.

THE PROGRESSIVE is an ideal sprouter for large flocks.

It contains a soaking tank at the top and when ready to empty the soaked grain into the top section, the tank is easily inverted as shown in the picture. The grain and extra water is dumped into the top section.

Each of the four sprouting sections contain removable metal, perforated bottoms, and the oats are lowered each day from one section to the other by removing the bottoms to each section. On the fourth morning the grain is ready to take off and is in the lower section. Lamp is removed and box inserted, removable bottom pulled out and sprouted grain drops into the box ready to feed.

EASILY CLEANED Any good sprouter should be so

arranged that it can be thoroughly cleaned, as slime and mold from the oats will in time cause sickness among the flock. This sprouter can be washed out with a hose and thoroughly cleaned. The Progressive will last for years, as it is made of metal with exception of frame on outside.

EASILY HEATED One filling of the lamp of oil will

generally Vast for seven days, as very little heat is re- quired with this sprouter. The metal air shaft in the back of the sprouter carries warm, moist air to all the sections and also furnishes a mild heat to the soaking tank.

Sprouter is 60 inches high, 24 inches deep and 15 inches wide. Pull capacity of this sprouter is about 28 quarts of dry oats, which would be sufficient for from 300 to 500 hens, depending on the system of feeding other foods. Fur- nished with thermometer, large capacity safety lamp and Progressive

instruction sheet.

NO. 1.— LARGE SIZE, $20.50. NO. 2, SMALL SIZE, for 100 to 200 hens, $9.00.

UP TO DATE

Upping

coop

Up-to-Date Shipping Coops

These coops are really “up to date” and will give your cus- tomers that impression of you if you use them when shipping. Buyers who pay fancy prices for thoroughbred birds like to see them come in a nice coop — not some old cracker box or oil case. These coops are light, but strong. The ends have the cleats nailed on. We ship in the flat to save charges, but it's an easy matter to nail them together, for each part is marked.

	Width	Length	Height	Each	Doz.
No. 2	10 y2 in.	18 in.	24 in.	60c	$ 6.60
No. 4	10 y2 in.	24 in.	24 in.	75c	8.25
No. 6	19 y2 in.	24 in.	24 in.	95c	10.75
For 18 lbs.	Parcel Post — No.	2 weight 10	lbs.; No.	4, 12 lbs.;	No. 6,

Capacity — No. 2 suitable for single birds or pair Mediterran- eans. No. 4 for Asiatic male, American or Mediterranean pair or small trio. No. 6 for a pen of five birds, any variety.

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Up-to-Date Egg Carriers

Do not class these “Up-to-Date” boxes with the cheaply constructed egg boxes that are made along similar lines. These are double strength and cushion frame on all sides. Note the illustrations carefully. Safe and reliable for the mailing or expressing of “fancy eggs” for hatching.

	Size	Weight, Empty	Each	Doz.
15	egg	1 lb. each	25c	$2.75
30	egg	lbs. each	40c	4.50
	Add	postage if wanted by mail
		Up-to-Date Parcel Post
Size	Doz. Wgt.	Each	Doz.
1	Dozen	12 lbs	25c	$2.50
2	Dozen	18 lbs	35c	4.00
3	Dozen	28 lbs	50c	5.50
4	Dozen	35 lbs	60c	6.50
8	Dozen	45 lbs	75c	8.00

Diamond Egg Carriers

15-Lgg oizrc. Open Corner Showing Egg Cells.

Diamond Egg Carriers

Cushion Frame, Light, Strong and Safe. The “V” shaped fillers hold the egg in suspension, in other words the “cushion frame” protects them perfectly.

Diamond for “Hatching Eggs”

Size	Doz.	Wgt.	Each	Doz.
15	egg	15	lbs.	$0.30	$3.00
30	egg	23	lbs.	.50	5.00
50	egg	40	lbs.	.75	8.00
100	egg	75	lbs.	1.60	16.00
12	egg,	Duck 18	lbs.	.35	3.25
8	egg,	Goose 22	lbs.	.40	4.00

Diamond Parcel Post Sizes

Have your customers empty these cases and return to be filled again and they will last long enough to reduce the cost to lc per

dozen.
Size	Doz. Wgt.	Each	Doz.
1 doz.	12 lbs.	$0.30	$3.00
2 doz.	18 lbs.	.40	4.25
3 doz.	28 lbs.	.55	5.40
4 doz.	35 lbs.	.70	7.00
Descriptive quest.	fully illustrated leaflet	on re-

Order early so you will not be disappointed In your delivery. Prices on Egg and Chick Boxes subject to market changes of corrugated cardboard.

Up-to-Date Baby Chick Boxes

These insure the safe arrival of your chicks

Well made, properly ventilated, made from the best grade of corrugated cardboard. Shipped in the flat, but quickly set up by anyone. The use of this box has made long distance express shipments of live baby chicks possible and safe.

Don't wait until your chicks hatch to order your boxes. Order early and be sure of stock when you want it. 100 size not mailable.

Size	Weight, Empty	Eaeh	Doz.
25 Chick	P. P. 1*4 lbs.	25c	$2.50
50 Chick	P. P. 2% lbs.	35c	3.50
100 Chick	Wgt. 3 lbs.	50c	4.75

NOTE. — Add ample postage if wanted by parcel post. 100 SIZE TOO LARGE TO MAIL.

The Ideal

12 Egg Packer

Ideal Egg Box

Every poultry keeper who sells eggs should use these folding cardboard egg boxes to de- liver eggs in. They are folded flat, but the corners are locked, all ready to open up and drop the eggs in. No errors in counting, as each holds just one dozen.

Price— Per doz. 20c (P. P. 1% lbs.); 100 for $1.10 (P. P. 11 lbs.); 1,000, write for price.

Buck 12-Dozen Egg Crate

Made of wood, cardboard fillers. Very light, but strong; metal corners; holds 12 dozen eggs; lock wire bale, wooden handle. (P„ P. weight 5 y2 lbs., set up.) 12- Doz. Size, Each 75c.

Buek 12 Dozen Parcel Post Egg Crate

CHOLERINE. — The perfect remedy — is a guaranteed preventative and specific for White Diarrhoea, Cholera, Roup, Limberneck, and all other germ diseases afflicting chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys and pigeons. We buv Cholerine in carload lots. You will use it sooner or later. Start today by ordering a supply. See page 140.

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T,' J / . A SOLUBLE

This Packs?8 .

EGG PRESERVERS

Pre- Egg -Server. — Soluble Water-Glass. This powder comes to us highly recommended, equal in every way to the old form liquid Water-Glass. Will keep eggs fresh for a whole year. One package to 10 quarts water is enough for a 5-gallon crock, or 15 dozen eggs. Full direc- tions on each package. Price postpaid 25c per package.

Water-Glass (Liquid). — This is the old, well-known egg preserver in liquid form. Use 1 part Water-Glass and 5 parts water to make the solution to cover the eggs. (Cannot be mailed.)

Prices: Qts., 40c; 2 qts., 70c; gal., $1.15; 5 gal., $4.50.

PORTABLE ELECTRIC EGG TESTER

If you have electric service thisi is the only egg tester to use. The searchlight effect on the air cell illuminates the entire contents. Weak or dead germs, blood spots.

cracked shells and clear, unfertile eggs are instantly detected after the third or fourth day of incubation.

Absolutely guaranteed and used successfully by the largest California hatcheries. Price $5.00, post- paid. DESCRIPTIVE LEAFLET ON REQUEST,

LIME AND GLASS EGGS

OPAL GLASS NEST EGGS.— Best grade

heavy glass, correct shape. 3 for 10c; doz. 40c, postpaid; per gross $4.00.

POULTRY KILLING KNIVES

ANGULAR POULTRY KILLER PILLING -PHILA.

LIME NEST EGG — Preferred by many; non -breakable. More natural.

Each, 3 for 10c; 12 for 40c, postpaid; per gross $4.00.

Medicated or Lice Repelant — Sale discon- tinued; government agents condemn them.

ANGULAR Nickel plated handle 50c

C

FRENCH SAFE-EDGE KILLING KNIFE PILLING - PHILA.

FRENCH Nickel plated handle 50c

RUSSELL. — This is a very popular style. Full size, good grip. 4M>-inch wood handle, highest quality 3-inch steel blade. Postpaid 60c

COPPER WIRE NESTS

Wire Nest

Sanitary, no place for lice to hide, easily cleaned, strong and well made. Hang on the wall or between 2 poles or gas pipe. Each 20c; dozen, $2.25. Postage 7c each, 35c doz. extra.

N O T E. — Use Rout- ledge Lice and Mite Liquid on the roosts. See page 141.

ROUTLEDGE SANI- TARY TRAP NEST

Correct in design, well made of strong, galvanized iron — simple in construction, yet positive in action. Nests roomy, well ventilated. Wire screen (}4-inch mesh), bottom prevents the hen from scratching. Door well sup- ported when open, sure to close a® hen steps in (a 2 -lb. weight will trip it). Posi- tively guaranteed In every way. No flimsy catches, hooks or wire to get out of order. Illustra- tion (with corner cut out) gives you a good idea of this ‘'up-to-date" sanitary nest. Five nests, 10x12 inches each, in a set. Price Per Set $8.50. Quantity price on request.

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Up-to-Date Sanitary Drinking Fountains and Feeders

Increase your profits by saving the chicks. Start now by ordering sanitary, economical, np-to-date Fountains and Feeders, Note — When wanted by parcel post, add postage.

Standard Fountains No. 1, No. 2

Made in two parts, pressed out of heavy galvanized Iron; will last for years. Easy to clean inside and out. (See cut.) Price, 1-qt., 30c; 2-qt., 40c; 4-qt., 60c. (Add postage at 2 lbs. each if wanted by mail.)

Sanitary Stone Fountain No. 3

An old and popular style that keeps the water cool; see cut. ("Not mailable.) Price. 1-qt. 50c; 2-qt., 75c; 4-qt., SOc; 8-qt., $1.50. (Cannot send parcel post.)

Store price, not packed, 45c, 65c, 75c and $1.25.

do. 2.

Star Chicken Server No. 4

Star shaped pan, very desirable; made from 1 piece of non-rusting metal; for chick feed or water. Any size in Mason jar fits it. Price (without jars), 10c each, or 15c each; $1.35 doz., postpaid.

Perfect Chick Server No. 6

Improved style. Enamel pan with high collar to fit any Mason jar. You fill the jar with water, buttermilk, grain or mash; screw on the pan and turn it over. Will not corrode or rust, and safe for medicines and butter- milk. Each 15c; doz. $1.50, postpaid.

Wall Fountains

Very desirable for adult fowls; hang up on the wall or set on a platform out of litter and dirt; made of heavy galvanized iron.

NO. 7. CYPHER'S STYLE.— Very popular and satis- factory. Price, each, '/2-gal. (P. P. 2 lbs.), 60c; 1 gal. (P. P. 3 lbs.), 70c; 2 gal. (P. P. 3'/2 lbs.), $1.00.

Champion Telescope Fountains

This is the best and most popular style. The full length telescope top pulls out, making it easy to clean inside.

NO. 8 CHAMPION.— y2 gal., 70c; (P. P. Wgt. 2'/2 lbs.); 1 ga!., 90c, wgt. 3'/2 lbs.; 2 gal., $1.20, wgt. 5 lbs.; 3 gal. with 3 cups, $2.00, wgt. 10 lbs.; 3 gal. with 4 cups, $2.75, wgt. 11 lbs. (Wgts. include packing for P. P.)

Galvanized Feeders

Made of galvanized iron; soon pay for themselves in preventing waste. Sanitary, closed top self-feeders for granulated bone, beef scraps, grit, shells, charcoal, dry mash, etc. If these necessary foods are kept before your fowls they will eat just what their systems require for profitable results; in other words, properly balance their rations. Hang up out of the litter.

NO. 9 CHAMPION FEEDER. — Two compartments, one holds 3 qts., the other 6 qts. (P. P. wgt. 4% lbg.). Each $1.35. (See cut)

NO. 9-X CHAMPION FEEDER The same shape as

No. 9, wtih one large 9 qt compartment, good for dry mash. (P. P. wgt. 4 lbs.) Each $1.00.

NO. 9XX CHAMPION FEEDER.— Extra large size of above style. One 12 qt. compartment. (P. P. wgt. 5 lbs.) Each $1.25.

NO. 10 CHAMPION FEEDER.— (See cut.) Has 3 com- partments, each holding about 1 qt. (P. P. wgt 4 lbs.) Each 65c.

NO. 11 MOE'S. — Extra strong and well made; the feed trough at bottom is round. 3 Section, 3 pints each. (P. P. wgt 4 lbs. Each 90c. 4 Sections (P. P. wgt. 5 lbs.)

Each $1.25.

Moe’s Chick Server

NO. 12. — (See cut.) Practical and a great saver of feed. Chicks cannot get into it. For water or feed. 8-hote, Each 15c; Large, 12-hole, Each 25c. By mail 10c extra or 40c doz.

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Don’t forget to add postage If wanted by parcel post. Weights given are packed,

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SANITARY FOOD HOLDERS

Aluminum Chick Feeder

For Poultry and Ducks of All Ages Saves

15 to 25 per cent in foodstuff. Made of heavy galvanized iron; safe, sanitary, saving and serviceable. (See cut.)

12-in. Chick size (P. P. wgt. 1*4 lbs.) 40c

18-in. Chick size (P. P. wgt. 2 lbs.) 65c

24-in. Hen size (P. P. wgt. 2 y2 lbs.) $1.00

30-in. Hen size (P. P. wgt. 5 lbs.) 1.25

NEW ALUMINUM FEEDER

Made of aluminum, is safe to feed Buttermilk in. The slip-on-the-top (see cuti, is removable for wash- ing, and it also keeps the chicks out of the feed, milk, or water. Prices: No. 69 — 10- inch, 55c; 65c postpaid. No. 70 — 20 inches long, $1.00; $1.10 postpaid.

AUTOMATIC WATER VALVES

THE GUARANTEED The makers claim all the best features known are

built in this fountain. Fills the pans or trough so full and no more. Equipped with a governing stem or screw that controls the water flow automatically and Iocks or acts as cut-off if weight of trough is removed. (See cut.,) Descriptive leaflet on request. Price $1.50 each, postpaid. PIPE CONNECTIONS to fit % or %-inch pipe, 25c extra.

KRESKY’S AUTOMATIC WATER VALVE.— Claimed to be the only cor- rectly designed and most satisfactory to date. Illustration and full description on request. Price $1.75.

Moe’s Feeder

The “Guaranteed”

VEGETABLE RACK AND FEEDER

For feeding greens, cabbage, etc. For rabbits put the hay or greens behind the wire rack and grain in the trough below. See cut; 9x13 inches.

(P. P. wgt. 2)/z lbs.) List price 90c; our special price only 75c.

DRY MASH HOPPER

A hopper of the greatest merit. Made of heavy galvanized iron. Birds can’t waste the feed and it’s “rat proof’’ when closed.

No. 25. 8/2 in wide, capacity 12 qts. (Wgt. 4% lbs.) Each $1.50

No. 36. 12 in. wide, (Wgt. 7'/2 lbs.), capacity 18 qts. Each $1.60

No. 37. 24 in. wide, (Wgt. 12 lbs.), capacity 36 qts. Each $2.25

MOE’S FEEDER AND EXERCISER

The best combined feeder and exerciser. Cannot clog. Swinging deflector scatters the grain all around, a little at a time.

No. 52, holds 8 qts.; 22 in. high; wgt. 8 lbs. Each $1.25

No. 53, holds '/2 bu., 28 in. high, wgt. 9 lbs. Each $1.90

The Same Amount^ Of Feed WHI

Caponizing Instruments

Poultrymen can double their profits by Caponizing the young cock- erels. The operation is easily learned. The instructions are so full and explicit that any One, after a careful reading and a little practice, will be able to caponize. FREE BOOKLET ON REQUEST.

LANSDOWNE SET NO. 1. — Very popular, easy for the beginner. Price $3.50, postpaid.

Simplicity Perfection

One of the safest and easiest outfits to use, devised by an expert.

Descriptive leaflet on request. Price $4.25, postpaid.

VALENTINE’S. — Made of high quality materials for a local breeder, who claims it is the most practical set yet offered. Illustrated leaflet on request. Price $3.50, postpaid.

PHILADELPHIA is O. K. and has many

admirers. Price, cardboard box, $2.50; wooden CORNELL. — One of the new sets. Highly

box, $2.75, postpaid. recommended. Price $5.00, postpaid.

REMEMBER, you should not feed chicks until they are 48 hours old, and then begin with Routledge H. Q. Chick Starter. See page 139.

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Automatic Chick Greaser

AUTOMATIC CHICK GREASER

(See illustration.) Let every chick rid itself of head-lice. The large lice that collect on the heads of young chicks cause them to droop and die. Save time and chicks by using an Automatic Chick Greaser. Saturate the wick with Conkey’s Head Lice Ointment or a mixture of two -thirds lard and one-third kerosene, then put feed in the pan and every chick will get its head thoroughly greased in a very few minutes.

Can be moved from one pen to another.

Price $1.50; $1.60 postpaid. Head-Lice

Ointment, 10c and 25c tube, postpaid.

STOVER GRINDING MILLS

In these mills are embodied all the good features of other hand grinding mills to which have been added uni- versal burrs, or grinding plates, that are quickly adjusted and locked for grinding coarse or fine. These mills will grind any kind of grain or seeds, ary bone, oyster or sea shells, crock- ery, etc. Made of high-grade cast- ings of tested strength and excellent finish. Not suitable for green bones.

DESCRIPTIVE CIRCULAR ON RE- QUEST.

No. 32. — Has a 16-inch fly-wheel and is light running; the capacity is not equaled by any other of the same size. Weight 40 lbs. Price $7.00.

Stover Grinding Mills

No. 32- D. — Fills a long-felt need in every kitchen or poultry yard; large capacity; has all the good fea- tures of No. 32, but is made with a clamp to fasten to the table top and a hand crank in place of fly- wheel; 16 inches high; weight 25 lbs. Price $6.75.

No. 33. — About the same capacity as No. 32, but of heavier construction; fitted with a hardened steel worm, larger opening, more adaptable for grinding dry bone and oyster shells than No. 32. Size of fly- wheel, 18 inches; weight 45 lbs. Price $9.25.

Gild Edge Egg Scales

No. 35. — The largest capacity hand mill. Equipped with feed plate to regulate flow of grain, etc., to grinding burrs. Can be operated by power. 20 -inch fly-wheel; weight 55 lbs. Capacity 2 to 4 bu. per hour. Price $13.50.

No. 35- B. — Same capacity as No. 35, equipped with combination fly-wheel and pulley; can be operated by hand or power; weight 60 lbs. Price $14.00.

Standard Egg Scale

EGG SCALES

All up-to-date poultrymen are now grading their eggs. Large eggs bring extra fancy prices and profit to the producer.

GILT EDGE (See cut).— Used throughout the United States. Extra well made, yet simple in construction; quick and easy to operate; weighing capacity, 18 to 29 ounces per dozen. Price $1.75, postpaid.

STANDARD. — Very simple in construction, yet very accurate and quick. Made in two sizes, 19 and 22- ounce grades. As they are so inexpensive and it is so handy to have the two graders all set, everyone should have one or more of each size. Price 60c each; 2 for $1.10, postpaid. State which grade or size is wanted. See illustration.

KRESKY'S “SINGLE SHIFT" EGG SCALE.— Gives correct weight of egg regardless of position of egg. Price $3.00.

KRESKY’S “DOUBLE SHIFT" EGG SCALE.— A high-grade scale. Saves buying 2 scales. Price $3.50. Whitewashing with a “Standard”

Spray Pump. See page 123

NOTE. — Send for leaflet on “Puritol" cold water whitewash paint. IT’S GREAT.

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High Grade THERMOMETERS Tyco’s Tested

Without a reliable, accurate thermometer an incubator is practi- cally worthless. Hun- dreds of hatches fail every year because of inferior thermometers and large numbers of brooder chicks are de- stroyed for the same reason.

We sen the “Ty- co’s” tested, recog- nized as the most de- pendable.

INCUBATOR THERMOMETERS

TYCO’S CERTIFIED Same style as No.

22. Scale is etched on glass tube as well as metal back. “Certified correct,” worth the price. Each $1.25.

NO. 22 “TYCO’S.” — Very popular. Generally suspended on string or wire on level with eggs. Price $1.00, postpaid.

NO. 23 TYCO’S. — Has folding legs, adjust- able; to be set up in egg tray. Postpaid 95c.

QUEEN SPECIAL. — Metal back and special Queen style holder that sets in the egg tray and holds the thermometer in the right posi- tion. High-grade and plainly scaled. Price $1.25, postpaid.

Brooder Thermometers

NO. 29%. — Tyco’s high-grade, white figures on black metal scaled from 60 to 130 above; temperature readable from above the hover. Postpaid, each $1.50.

NO. 29. — Same style, silver face, black fig- ures. Price $1.00.

NO. 30 (see cut). — Long, round, wood holder. Used in Cyphers and International hovers, also brooder houses. Postpaid, each $1.00.

NO. 28 NEWTOWN (see cut).— To hang under the large hover; high grade, desirable style; scaled. $1.00.

NO. 5794 BROODER.— Similar to No. 28; black metal back, high grade, properly sealed. Price 85c.

KRESKY’S SPECIAI Extra large. Price

$1.00.

For Household Use

NO. 5120 CABINET.— Same style as No. 5121. For household use. Scaled from 10 be- low zero to 120 above. Metal face, wood back, 8 inches. Price $1.50.

NO. 5121. — Same as above; scaled from 10 above zero to 100 above. Price $1,25.

NO. 5410. — Black japanned, 8-inch case; scale ranges from 20 below to 120 above. For household. Price $1.25.

INCUBATOR HYGROMETERS

NO. 40 (see cut above). — “Moisture Indi- cator.” Millions of chicks die in the shell every year for want of proper moisture condi- tions. Use a Hygrometer to show you proper conditions. Price with full directions. $1.75. Extra wicks, 15c each. Descriptive booklet on request.

X-RAY EGG TESTER

Used to test fertility of eggs and show size of air cell during in- cubation. Use on an ordinary lamp (No. burner) , in a dark room.

Price, postpaid, 60c

X-Ray

Oake’s Safety Lamps

OAKE’S HYDRO SAFETY LAMPS

Made especially for incubators and brood- ers. Fill the water jacket full of cold water to keep the oil and burner cool and perfectly safe. Economical and satisfactory in every way. The best incubator and brooder lamp made.

No. 1 — 7% in. high; % in wick (P. P. wgt. for mailing, 1% lbs.) $1 -50

No. 2—8 in. high; 1 in. wick (P. P. 2 lbs.) 2.00

No. 3—9 in. high; 1% in. wick (P. P. 3 lbs.) 2.50

Add postage for mailing.

LAMPS, BURNERS, ETC.

Queen Lamp, 6x4 inches, complete. For

No. 1 to No. 5, each .$2.50

State size of burner or wick wanted. Queen Lamp, 7x10 inches, double burner

for 25, 35 or 45 incubator 5.00

Queen Lamp Burners (state size) 1.00

Queen Lamp Flue (chimney) 50

Queen Wafer Regulator 1.25

Cypher’s No. 2 or 3 Lamps, complete 3.00

Cypher’s Lamp Burners, Nos. 2 or 3 1.00

Cypher’s Gas Burners for incubator 1.25

Lamp Wicks (state size), each 5c; doz. .. .50

QUEEN REPAIRS OR EXTRAS.— We have an Illustrated and descriptive booklet giving price list of repair parts and fixtures for all models, old and new. Free on request.

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Leg Bands for Poultry and Pigeons

This band (see illustration above) is made in one piece and adjustable to fit any fowl. They will stay where you put them. Held by double lock. Made of aluminum with

raised figures. Not made for baby chicks or pigeons. After fitting, clip surplus end off with shears.

This is our most popular numbered band. Put up in packages numbered 1 to 12, 13 to 25, 26 to 50, 50 to 100, and boxes 101 to 200, 201 to 300. and in even hundreds up to 1.000.

NOTE.— We do not break above packages. PRICES: 12 for 20c; 25 for 25c; 50 for 40c; 100 for 65c; 500 up at 60c per 100.

SPIROL— COLORED LEG BANDS

You have no ends to fasten together — made on the same principle as a key ring. Once put on they stay till taken off and do not chafe the leg.

Durable, Practical, Economical. They provide instant identifica- tion without handling the birds. You can identify birds as far as you can distinguish colors, which will show you according to your markings the early or late hatched pullets, the yearlings or two- year-olds, your different matings, and so on. Fine for baby chicks. Made in ten colors: Red, White, Pink, Yellow, Light and Dark Blue, Black, Purple, Green and Garnet. They do not fade and are weather-proof. We offer Highest Quality only.

ORDER BY NUMBER, AND STATE COLOR WANTED

NOTE.— No. 1, Baby Chicks; No. 2, Pigeons and Bantams or half -grown chicks; No. 3, Leghorns, all Mediterraneans and Spanish; No. 4, Rocks, R. I. Reds and American classes; No. 5, Asiatic clases and Ducks: No. 6, Asiatic Males, Turkeys and Geese

PRICES Postpaid: Any Color for NO. 3 or NO. 4 SIZE.— 12 for 20c; 25 for 25c: 50 for 40c; 100 60c: 500 up, at 50c per 100. NO. 5 and NO. 6 SIZES are 5c per dozen or 10c per 100 higher.

BABY CHICK and PIGEONS.— 12 for 15c; 50 for 30c; 100 for 45c;

SPIRAL

500 up, at 40c per 100. Postpaid.

No. 8 — Economy No. 7 — Sure Clinch

ECONOMY— COLORED LEG BANDS

Handsome, two colored, inch wide, alum- inum back, celluloid face, well made and durable. Large, plain, double numbers from 1 to 300 in red, green, pink, blue and black. Fasteners very secure If doubled back and pressed tight. We can supply these only in Leghorn and Rock sizes.

Prices: 12 for 35c; 25 for 60c; 50 for $1.00; 100 for $1.75, postpaid.

ECONOMY— COLORED PIGEON BANDS

Same width and style as above, with double numbers up to 100; single numbers above 100, as the band is not long enough to take the large numbers. Same colors as above. This band comes in pairs only.

Prices; 6 pair (12 bands) 30c; 25 pair 75c; 50 pair $1.40.

SURE CLINCH ADJUSTABLE BANDS

This new aluminum band is very neat, smooth and well made, % inch wide, adjust- able to 3 sizes. Note the 3 holes in illustra- tion. We offer this band as superior to the old-style double clinch. Numbers from 1 to 1,000.

POULTRY MARKERS

Ideal Poultry Punch

Used for marking the web between the toes of baby chicks, if you wish to know different strains or stocks. Colored leg bands are now more popular.

Pettey’s Poultry Punch. — Postpaid 25c.

Stearns’ — Similar to Ideal. Postpaid, 40c.

Prices; 12 for 20c; 25 for 35c; 50 for 60c; Ideal — See illustration; good size, well made;

100 for 85c: 500 up at 75c per 100. does neat work. Each 50c, postpaid.

BE SURE TO STATE BREED, BAND NUMBERS AND COLOR WANTED

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Routledge H. Q. Poultry Feed

“H. Q.” DENOTING HIGHEST QUALITY

<7The Feed^hat Proves You Fed”

It has always been our aim to supply the poultry-keeper the best feeds and supplies obtainable. Our line of Poultry Feeds that we offer you after 20 years of experience will please the most critical and prove the most economical and profitable to feed. Quality and analysis guaranteed on all our Feeds.

PRICES: Poultry food prices SUBJECT TO MARKET

CHANGES In grains and are continually changing. We keep our prices low as possible. WRITE OR PHONE FOR LATEST PRICE LIST.

OUR 25c AND 50c PACKAGES are put up DAILY at only a small advance over 100-lb. prices. FULL VALUE.

H. Q. SPECIAL CHICK STARTER

Feed After 48 Hours to 10 Days

ROUTLEDGE SPECIAL H. Q. CHICK STARTER. The first few days, that is, after at least 48 hours from the shell, a chick should have a very light diet. Regular chick mashes are too strong. Routledge H. Q. Special Chick Starter is to be fed the first three to four days exclusively. Feed very sparingly four to five times daily on paper plates. Add a pinch of Chick Grit to every plate, but do not over-feed on Grit. When chicks are four days old, alternate with Routledge H. Q. Chick Scratch. When one week old gradually change from H. Q. Special Starter to Routledge Buttermilk Chick Mash in addition to “Chick Scratch.” Prices: 25c and 50c pkgs.; 100 lbs. $4.25

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H. Q. BUTTERMILK CHICK MASH

Feed from 10 Days to 8 to 12 Weeks ROUTLEDGE H. Q. BUTTERMILK CHICK MASH. We are not guessing when we say this is one of the best “if not the best” on the market today. It contains the very best grade of digestible ground grains with dried butter- milk added. The quality of ingredients is equal to any used for human consumption. Feed after 10 days, starting gradually and in- creasing slowly until they have it before them in dry form continually when two weeks old. Feed in addition our H. Q. Chick Scratch in straw litter three times daily. This combina- tion should be fed for 8 to 12 weeks — then follow with Routledge Developing Mash and Developing Scratch.

Prices: 25c and 50c pkgs.; 100 lbs., write

H. Q. CHICK SCRATCH

Feed After 60 Hours to 8 Weeks

ROUTLEDGE H. Q. CHICK SCRATCH. It is vitally important to feed baby chicks only the purest of grains. Weed seed and unde- veloped or shriveled grains are like poison to chicks. Avoid trouble and a death loss by feeding only Routledge H. Q. Chick Scratch-— it’s extra clean and contains only the purest of grains. Should be fed several times daily in addition to our Buttermilk Chick Mash.

Prices: 25c and 50c pkgs.; 100 lbs., write

H. Q. DEVELOPING SCRATCH

Feed from 8 Weeks to 4 Months ROUTLEDGE H. Q. DEVELOPING SCRATCH is a combination- of cracked grains between Chick Scratch and Scratch Feed. It is especially made to feed growing chicks from eight weeks to four months. This feed contains the ingredients necessary to build tissue and fibre, and should be fed along with Routledge H. Q. Developing Mash to produce vigorous birds. It’s a feed that's right.

Prices: 25c and 50c pkgs.; 100 lbs., write

H. Q. DEVELOPING MASH

Feed from 8 Weeks to 6 Months ROUTLEDGE H. Q. DEVELOPING MASH. Growing chickens require a mash that is rich in food value for growing muscle, bone and a strong, vigorous body — nature will do the rest. Rich protein or pasty feed is very detrimental. Start feeding Routledge H. Q. Developing Mash at 8 weeks, gradually increasing until fed straight at 12 weeks and on until pullets are six months old, then gradually change to Egg Mash. Routledge H. Q. Developing Mash and Developing Scratch will produce vigorous, healthy puilets that will enter the laying year in the prime of condition.

Prices: 25c and 50c pkgs.; 100 lbs., write

H. Q. SCRATCH FEED

Feed from 4 Months On ROUTLEDGE H. Q. SCRATCH FEED. It's different and better than most others. It does not contain “filler” or grains like Kaffir, Milo-Maize and Egyptian or any shriveled grains. It is a clean, wholesome feed that the chickens relish and eat all of it. No waste. It builds the body and egg organs up so the hen lays eggs because she is in prime condi- tion. Experienced poultrymen recognize it as the best scratch the market supplies.

Prices: 25c and 50c pkgs.; 100 lbs., write

H. Q. EGG MASH

Feed from 6 Months On ROUTLEDGE H. Q. EGG MASH. Fills a long -felt want for an Egg Mash that is made only of such grains as contain egg-building materials in sufficient quantity without any filler or heavy fibre contents. Hens fed this Mash will eat the proper amount without harmful effects and will surely shell out the eggs. It contains the highest quality of mate- rials possible to buy and is ground just right to give best results. The animal protein is extra fine quality, not fertilizer grade.

Prices: 25c and 50c pkgs.; 100 lbs., write

H. Q. BUTTERMILK EGG MASH

Same as above with the addition of dried buttermilk.

Prices: 25c and 50c pkgs.; 100 lbs., write

CALL

at our East Side Store for your poultry feed and save 25c per sack on delivered prices.

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Routledge H. Q. Poultry Feeds — Continued

Prices subject to market changes — write for latest price list

FISH MEAL — H. Q.

Fish Meal is rapidly taking the place of Beef Scraps, Beef and Meat Meal, Blood Meal, etc., as it contains more available animal pro- tein.

Prices: 5 lbs., 35c; 10 lbs., 65c; 50 lbs., $2.25; 100-lb. sk., $4.85.

BEEF SCRAPS

Our “ Highest Quality" beef scraps is rich in protein and satisfy the natural craving of the bird's system for flesh-food in some form.

Price: lb., 10c; 5 lbs., 45c; 10 lbs., 75c; 50 lbs., $2.60; 100 lbs., $5.00.

GRANULATED BONE

We offer only highest quality, white, pure and clean. Rich in phosphates, lime and pro- tein. Should be kept before your chickens at all times.

Price: 5 lbs., 25c; 10 lbs., 50c; 100-lb. sk., $3.35; 5 to 20 sks. at $3.20.

OCULUM FOR POULTRY

“Oculum” is not a stimulant but is a scien- tific germicide. It destroys disease germs in the bowel and keeps fowls healthy.

PRICES: Trial size, 1 oz. (240 feeds), 15c; 50c bottles, 60c postpaid; $1.00 bottles, $1.10 postpaid; by Express, Pints, $2.00; Quarts, $4.00; Gal., $10.00. Extra Glass Syringes, 15c.

OCULUM OIL FOR STOCK

PRICES. Trial size, 60c, or Half Pint, $1.15, postpaid; by express, Pints $1.50; Quarts, $2.50; Gal., $7.50.

SPECIAL SYRINGE FOR ANIMALS, 25c.

Ask for pamphlets giving full information and testimonials.

CHOLERINE

The Greatest Specific and Conditioner for Poultry.

Millions of Baby Chicks Die Annually. White Diarrhoea kills them.

White Diarrhoea is a

Germ disease. Science has proven this, and has located the microbe. This disease is not only pre- vented but eradicated by CHOLERINE.

Chick “Life Insur- ance” is cheaply bought by using Cholerine.

OYSTER SHELL, CRUSHED

EASTERN: 3 lbs., 10c; 8 lbs. 25c; 100-lb. sk., $1.75; 5 to 20 sks. at $1.65.

WESTERN: 100 lbs. $1.50.

GRIT — Best Grade

Keep a supply of this grit in each pen. Baby chicks and ducklings must have it. Made in three sizes, chick, broiler and hen size. State size wanted.

Price: 4 lbs., 10c; 12 lbs., 25c; 100-lb. sks., $1.40; 5 to 20 sks. at $1.25.

ALFALFA MEAL— CLOVER

The best substitute for green food; endorsed by leading experts.

Price: 1 lb., 10c; 5 lbs., 25c; 100 lbs., $1.75.

ALFALFA LEAVES AND BLOSSOMS

10 lbs. 60c; 100 lbs. $3.75.

CHARCOAL

A preventive for bowel trouble, sour crop and indigestion; a health preserver. State size wanted. A for mash, B for chicks, C for large chickens or hens.

Price: 1 lb., 10c; 3 lbs., 25c; 10 lbs., 75c;

50 lbs., $2.00; 100 lbs., $3.70.

POULTRY PEPPER

A good tonic and invigorator. Ground.

Price: 1 lb., 30c; 5 lbs., $1.35.

H. Q. DRIED BUTTERMILK

This year we are using and selling Dried Buttermilk in place of semi -solid. It an- swers every purpose and will never spoil if kept in a dry place. The lactic acid con- tained in this product we offer is unsur- passed.

Mix 5 to 7 lbs. to 100 lbs. of ground feed or mash and it will give wonderful results.

Price per lb. 15c; 10 lbs- $1.25; 20 to 50 lbs. at 12c; 100 lbs. $10.50.

EPSOM SALTS

Used as a laxative for poultry. Generally used following Tobacco or other worm expel- lant. Use about V2 lb. dissolved in 1 gallon water for 100 Hens. Use less for younger birds. Take other water away during treat- ment.

Prices, 1 lb. 15c; 5 lbs. 60c; 10 lbs. $1.00; postage extra.

“H. Q.” PINE OIL

PINE -OIL has many uses, but the chief one for the poultryman is in connection with colds, roup, canker, chicken pox, etc. We recommend it highly.

For prices see page 160.

CHOLERINE. — The greatest specific and conditioner for poultry. We highly recommend It. Fowls fed Cholerine will keep healthier and produce more eggs during the season. The mortality will be much less and they will go through the moulting season in far better condition.

For Baby Chicks. — We recommend it as a preventative and specific for white diarrhoea, cocidiosis (bloody diarrhoea), cholera, roup, limber neck and other germ diseases, intestinal troubles, Indigestion and worms. Use it from the start as a preventative. It will pay big returns. They will brood better and have more "pep” and grow into more profitable birds.

For Laying or Breeding Fowls. — Use six tablespoonfuls Cholerine to one hundred birds, a pint to five hundred birds, three days a week. Many of the largest poultrymen on the Coast and throughout the United States are continuous feeders of Cholerine. It will aid fowls to obtain full nutriment of food consumed.

PRICES: 6 oz. bottle 40c; postpaid 45c; 16 oz. bottle 70c; postpaid 80c; 1 gal. $2.50; 5 gal. $11.25; 30-gal. bbl. $45.00. Full directions on each container. Barrels— Prices on request.

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Red Mite Greatly enlarged Natural size almost invisible

ROUTLEDGE LICE AND MITE LIQUID

KILLS BY CONTACT. — We recommend this liquid for use in poultry houses, barns, stables, coops, etc., as a killer and preventive. Spray walls, crevices and corners where they hide and breed.

FOR LICE AND MITES paint the roosts and spray thoroughly the drop boards and walls to kill the mites and eggs. It penetrates and lasts. Used occasionally and thoroughly it will absolutely keep the houses free of mites or lice.

Spray or paint the inside of nest boxes once every thirty days. This also helps to keep the lice off the hens. It will not taint the egg. Use our "Lice Powder” on the birds.

Body Louse greatly enlarged

GUARANTEE.— If after using Routledge Mite and Lice Liquid you are not satisfied, we will refund the money cheerfully. Use as directed.

PRICES. — By Express or Freight (not mail- able), Quart cans, 50c; 2-quart cans, 80c; gal- lon, $1.20; 5-gallon, $4.00; 10-gallon (2 5-gallon cans in case), $7.50.

Sacramento, Calif., Nov. 4, 1924. Routledge Seed & Floral Co.

Gentlemen: Please send me a good sized can of your Liquid Lice Destroyer, C. O. D. I can not get anything that will keep out vermin like that does.

I am,

Very truly yours,

GEO. W. IRWIN.

CONKEY’S GUARANTEED POULTRY REMEDIES

A "Cure All” is not made by the Conkey Company. Each remedy is intended to serve one special purpose and serve it well. These goods are absolutely guaranteed, and we offer them to you on this basis. If they fail to satisfy you in any particular, your money will be refunded to you cheerfully. CONKEY’S DESCRIPTIVE BOOK FREE ON REQUEST.

Have a Conkey Cornet

In Your Poultry House

There is nothing like being ready with a good Remedy when di- sease developes in your flock,

Conkey’s Remedies and Tonics

are good, and if you have them at your elbow you can laugh at disease. We guarantee Conkey Goods to satisfy you or we will refund your money. Ask for Conkey’s Poultry Book.

POSTAGE. — The following can be mailed safely, but ADD 5c EACH FOR POSTAGE

CONKEY’S HEAD LICE OINTMENT.—

Save your little chicks from the ravages of the deadly head lice. Absolutely harmless to the little chicks. Put up in tubes. Easy to apply. Price 15c and 30c; postage 5c extra.

CONKEY’S LICE POWDER.— It is positive death to lice, ticks, etc. Equally effective for lice on setting hens and young chicks. Gets them all. Easy to apply and does the business or your monev back. Prices (not prepaid): 8-oz. pkg., 25c; 1'/2-lb. pkg., 45c; 4 ibs., 90c; 14-lb. pail, $3.00; 30-lb. pail, $5.75. Note. — Weights given include packing; if wanted by parcel post, add postage.

CONKEY’S MITE LI QU I D.— Will destroy the thousands of red mites that live in the cracks and crevices in the day and swarm the fowls’ bodies at night. You can’t reach them with a powder. Paint or spray the roosts, nests and walls. Prices: 1-qt. can, 60c; 2 qts., 90c; 1 gal., $1.50; 5 gal., $7.00. (Not mailable.)

and safe packing on the 30c packages and 10c extra on the 60c to $1.20 sizes.

Roup Remedy (powder) 30c, 60c and $1.20

Roup Pills, Special 30c, 60c and $1.20

Canker and Bronchitis Remedy 60c

Blackhead Remedy 60c

CONKEY’S POULTRY TONIC.— It insures health and maximum egg production both sum- mer and winter. All medicine, no filler. Prices (not postpaid): 3 lbs., 30c; 5 lbs., 60c; 10 lbs., $1.20; (12-lb.) pail, 15 lbs., $2.00; (25-lb.) paii, 30 lbs., $3.50; 50-lb. bag, $6.00. NOTE.— Add postage if wanted by mail. Weights given are wrapped.

Cholera Remedy Gape Remedy Lice Fix (Salve Form) Limber Neck Remedy Scaly Leg Remedy Poultry Laxative

30c, 60c and $1.20 30c and 60c 30c and 60c 60c 30c

30c and 60c

Poultry Conditioner (General Tonic) 30c & 60c Poultry Worm Remedy 30c, 60c; 5 Ibs. $2.75 Poultry Flea Salve 30c

Sulphur Candles 15c

Sorehead (Chickenpox) Remedy 30c and 60c

White Diarrhoea Remedy. — Save your baby chicks by putting it in their drinking water.

Price 30c, 60c and $1.20

CONKEY’S FLY KNOCKER. — Few prepara- tions have the reputation of this wonderful fly repellent. It is a "fly chaser” that does all claimed for it. Dairymen, drivers, horse- men, stock raisers, cattlemen, sheep raisers declare this remedy the best investment they make — animals free from insects do better in milk and butter-fat production, while grow- ing stock unquestionably fattens faster when relieved from biting, stinging, disease-spread- ing insects. Qts., 70c; 2 qts., $1.15; gal., $1.75; 5 gal., $8.00; 10 gal., $15.50. Not mailable.

CONKEY’S NOXICI DE. — A non-poisonous deodorant and germ destroyer. Good for hu- man or stock. Prices: Pints, 50c; Quarts, 80c; Zz Gal., $1.30; 1 Gal., $2.00.

REMEMBER, you should not feed chicks until they are 48 hours old, and then begin with Routledge H. Q. Chick Starter. See page 139.

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Poultry Books of Real Value.— There Is money In “Poultry" Is you know how. Read what It has taken others to learn from years and years of time and experience. We offer only the lastest editions.

USE OF ARTIFICIAL LIGHT TO

INCREASE WINTER EGG PRODUCTION

The best book on this subject — in fact, THE ONLY COMPLETE ONE. Gives complete in- formation on every important detail of the practical use of lights. Special attention to methods in use in the Northwest. Grant M. Curtis, 120 pages, 9x12 inches, profusely illus- trated. $1.50.

PROFITABLE CULLING AND

SELECTIVE FLOCK BREEDING

By Homer W. Jackson. Nothing equal to this money-making book has been published in years. Only complete work published on culling. Fully describes all approved methods of selecting layers. 120 pages, 9x12 inches, illustrated with 18 color plates and many half- tone engravings. $1.50.

HOW TO FEED POULTRY

FOR ANY PURPOSE WITH PROFIT

By John H. Robinson. Complete, authorita- tive book on feeding all kinds of poultry — 1921 issue and down to date in every respect. Tells what to feed and how to feed. Complete table showing nutritive values of all poultry feeds. 112 pages, 9x12 inches, beautifully illustrated. $1.25.

SUCCESSFUL BACKYARD

POULTRY KEEPING

New 1921 book, and a most practical guide for those who are keeping fowls in limited space, whether to supply eggs and poultry for the family table or as a source of income. Every beginner and city poultryman should have one of these valuable books; over 100 illustrations. 103 pages, 9x12 inches. Price, $1.00, postpaid.

FUNDAMENTALS IN POULTRY BREEDING

The author, J. H. Robinson, has made a life study of this important subject and experts proclaim it a masterpiece. Remarkably illus- trated by F. L. Sewell. The most complete book ever published on poultry breeding. Size 8*4x 12 inches, 160 pages. $2.00.

THE CHICK BOOK Learn how to hatch

and rear your chicks without loss. 80 pages, 9x12. 50c.

POULTRY HOUSES AND FIXTURES

Shows plans of low-cost, practical, and labor-saving houses, designs for inside fix- tures, roosting coops, and coops for young chicks, and appliances for the poultry yard. 1920 edition; completely rewritten from cover to cover, 112 pages, 9x12 inches. $1.00. •

HIGH EGG PRODUCTION

BY INDIVIDUALS, PENS AND FLOCKS

Generally speaking, the foundation on which the commercial poultry industry rests is egg production. The only complete book on this subject. By Curtis and Jackson. Size 8% by 12 inches; 128 pages, profusely illustrated, in- cluding two three-color charts. Art cover by Sewell. Price, $2.00, postpaid.

POULTRY FOR EXHIBITION

Growing, conditioning, training, showing and judging. The one complete book published on this subject. To have "winners" you must raise them right and show them right. This 1921 edition tells you how to do it correctly. Size, 8*4x12, 176 pages. $2.00.

ARTIFICIAL INCUBATING AND BROODING

New edition, rewritten from cover to cover. Tells how to obtain strong-germed, fertile eggs; how to operate incubators and brooders. If you want to get good hatches and raise the largest possible percentage of chicks hatched, you need this down-to-date book. 112 pages, 9x12 inches. $1.00.

POULTRY BREEDING AND MANAGEMENT

By James Dryden. This book is written for the man or woman on the farm who is inter- ested primarily in making poultry pay. It gives in detail the latest and best systems of poultry farming, breeding, housing, feeding and incubation. Illustrated. 5*4x7 *4 inches. 416 pages. Cloth, $2.50.

THE CALL OF THE HEN

Walter Hogan. Very valuable information, profusely illustrated. 130 pages, cloth bound, $2.00.

AMERICAN STANDARD OF PERFECTION

Cloth, $2.50.

EGG RECORD AND ACCOUNT BOOK

45c.

SUCCESS WITH HENS

Very interesting. 234 pages. By Robert Joos. Cloth bound, $1.35.

THE “BREED" BOOKS, ALL LATE AND “UP-TO-DATE"

Price, Postpaid

Asiatics. 100 pgs., 9x12 $ .75

Campines. 88 pgs., 9x12 75

Leghorns. 144 pgs., 9x12 1.00

Orpingtons. 80 pgs., 9x12 75

Plymouth Rocks. 144 pgs., 9x12 1.00

Rhode Island Reds. 88 pgs., 9x12 75

Wyandottes. 160 pgs., 9x12 1.00

Other Books

You will find up-to-date books on RABBITS, page 112; CAVIES, page 158; BIRDS, page 112; DOGS, page 112.

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PARROTS

Young parrots arrive during July and Aug- ust, but we aim to have stock on hand at all times. Price of trained talkers on request. We offer hand raised, not the wild, trapped, unmanageable birds.

PANAMA PARROT. — The most popular parrot with our trade. Of quite large size, gentle disposition, easily taught and become great favorites. Deep green plumage. They often show a yellow spot on the back of the head. Young, 6 to 8 months old, each $25.00 and $30.00; extra select, $35.00; Old carrots, Trained Talkers, $50.00 and up,

B B OR DWARF PARROTS.— These cute little parrots make great pets. They are active, bright and wideawake They are not much on the talk, but can be trained. Their dark green plumage is always smooth and pretty. Their gentle disposition and winning ways make them great favorites. Each, $7.50 and $10.00.

CUBAN PARROT. — Medium size, green plumage, red tips on wings, light face, gen- tle, fine pets, good talkers.

MEXICAN RED -HEADED PARROTS

Medium size, trim and active, make fair talk- ers, gentle. Green plumage, bright red on head, blue in wing and tail.

Parrot Cages

We offer the latest and best designs of Parrot Cages on the market.

MOULDING BASE SQUARE CAGES

Made of extra heavy tinned wire, new style moulding base, with removable cleaning drawer, and also has wire grating to keep bird from getting down on dirt. Tinned iron, self-locking feed cups.

No.	Size	Height	PrlCA
101 . .	. . 15'/8x14 in.	25 in.	$14.35
102 . .	. . 17%x15'/8 in.	28 in.	15.85
103 . .	. . 21!4x17'/2 in.	30 in.	18.00

ROUND PARROT CAGES

Panama Parrot

FANCY SQUARE CAGES

Made of extra heavy tinned wire, and heavy tin base, strong self-locking feed cups, grat- ing and tray.

No. Size Height Price

125 14 x10'/2 in. 21 in.

130 16y2x1iy2 in. 24 in.

135 17'/2x14 in. 27 in.

$ 8.90 10.70 '12.20

PARROT STANDS

These are	very popular	on	account	of the
low	prices.
		Diameter	Height	Price
No.	70	12 in.	20	in.	$ 4.20
No.	75	13 in.	21 '/2	in.	4.90
No.	80 ....	14 /2 in.	23	in.	6.85
No.	85	16 in.	24	in.	8.65
No.	90	1734 in.	30	in.	11.95
No.	91	22'/2 in.	39	in.	16.85

No. 1 — Finished in black enamel. Com- plete with feed cups, tray and chain. Good heavy base, so it will, not tip "ver Tray ad- justable to any height. Price $15.00. Wire Stand Covers, $10.00.

PARROT CAGE CUPS

HEAVY, 50c LIGHT, 40c

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Style No. 70 to 91

Style No. 101 to 103

Parrot Stand

The flowers bloom and fade away; books are read and then cast aside and soon forgotten, and we tire of the so-called pleasures of life and demands of society. A parrot Is always amusing and interesting, and it is a pleasure to watch It develop from day to day its powers of mimicry. It will soon learn to greet you with “good morning." Such a pet will stand the test <of time and grow in favor constantly.

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SONG AND CAGE BIRDS

We are the largest importers and dealers in Birds and Gold Fish in the Northwest. This department of our business has grown rapidly and we have incorporated the Routledge Bird, Pet and Animal Company with headquarters at our new East Side Store, Grand Avenue and Stark.

We Guarantee Our Singers and Will Exchange if Not Satisfactory

IMPORTED AND AMERICAN CANARIES

Their cheery song is like sunshine to the soul; their bright plumage, active ways and cheerful dispositions make them great favorites. For your convenience we have inclosed with glass “Bird Parlors” on our first floor. You are welcome any time. Come in and see our birds and hear them sing.

ST. ANDREASBERG. World-renowned and the sweet- est singers on earth. These birds have been given a musical training; their song is sweet and soft with many rare and pleasing notes, thrills, rolls, etc. Imported, Singers, $10.00 to $15.00; American raised, Males, $7.50; Females, $2.50.

HARTZ MOUNTAIN ROLLERS. Beautiful and in- cessant singers, always bright, active and cheerful. Some singers in this class are almost equal to the above, espe- cially where they have had special training. Imported, Males, $7.50; selected Singers, $10.00; Females, $2.00.

HARTZ MOUNTAIN SINGERS. The well-known and

popular American-bred canary. Males, $5.00; Females, $1.00; Selected Females, $1.50; Young Males, August and September only, not yet in song (no exchange), $3.50 each.

Olympia, Wash., Jan. 2, 1924. Routledge Seed & Floral Co.

Gentlemen: The Birds arrived at noon yes- terday, the 1st, and were all O. K. They are fine looking Birds and the singer was singing early this morning.

Sincerely,

MRS. W. D. FRAZIER.

OTHER CAGE BIRDS

We do not always have all the following birds on hand, but can get them quickly on orders. For further information, write.

AUSTRALIAN SHELL PAROQUETS—

Often called Lovebirds, look like a miniature parrot, a little larger than a canary; plum- age green, very intelligent and beautiful. Each, $7.50; pair, $12.50.

FINCHES. — Strawberry, Black Headed Nun, Society, European Gold, all $5.00 pair; Chest- nut, Tricolor-Nun, Diamond, $8.00 pair. Zebra, musk and black throat, $10.00 pair; Gould Finches, $15.00 pair.

Ronald, Wash., April 3, 1924. Routledge Seed & Floral Co.

Gentlemen : Received the Canary singer in

grand shape and it sure is some singer, burst- ing into song within 15 minutes after being put in his cage here.

Very truly yours,

WILLIAM H. METHVEN.

JAVA RICE BIRDS, pure white, $5.00 each.

JAPANESE ROBBINS, Each $5.00; pr. $8.50.

BREEDING CAGES

All metal, enameled white, all complete. No. 86 Single, 17%x 8%xl4 in. high . $5.85

No. 86 Double, 19%xl0 xl4% in. high. 6.85

No. 87 Double, 22 xll xl 6% in. high. 7.85

No. 88 Double, 24%xl2%xl7 in. high. 9.85

ROBIN CAGES

Robin Cages

While these cages are made especially for Japanese Robins, Orioles, etc., we sell more for Canary breeding and flying cages and for surplus or young stock. Large, roomy. (See illustration.)

NO. 81 — 16x9%x16 in., $5.45; NO. 82— 17</4x10%x18 in., $5.90; NO. 83, 20y4x12x20 in., $8.35; NO. 84—2214x13x21 in., $9.35; NO. 85— 24x14'/4x23 in., $10.00.

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CANARY BIRD CAGES

We believe we carry the most complete line of plain and fancy cages on this Coast. Limited space in this catalog will not permit us to illustrate all, but we offer herewith the most popular styles. If you can, call and inspect our stock. Prices subject to change.

LA FAVORITE BRASS CAGES

This is one of the new, late models; very popu- lar and one of our best sellers. The full, graceful design at the top adds greatly to its general ap- pearance. Handsome, bright finish, extra well

made.	(Wgt. boxed, 10 to 14 lbs.)	See illustration.
		With	Without
No.	Size, Inches	Guard	Guard
7004 . .	81/8X61/2X123/4	$5.00	$3.50
7006 .	10/8x7%x13/4	6.00	4.50
7008 .	10%x7%x13'/2	7.00	5.50
7010 . .	13 x8'/2x143/4	8.00	6.50

NIAGARA BRIGHT STEEL CAGES

These new metal cages are finished in bright steel and look real nice. Non-corrosive, neat, bright, well made cages, same style as La Favorite. See illustrations. Mighty good value for the price. (Weight boxed, 10 to 14 lbs.)

		With	Without
No.	Size, Inches	Guard	Guard
7104	9/8X6/2X123,4	$3.50	$2.85
7106	10V8x7%x13/4	3.65	2.95
7108	1034x7%x13/2	3.90	3.15
7110	13 x8/2x14%	4.20	3.50

ECONOMY ENAMELED CAGES

These cages are extra good value for the price. Well made and properly finished so that the enamel will not chip off. Color, pure white. For a low- priced cage, it would be impossible to find better value anywhere. (Weight boxed, 10 to 12 lbs.)

No. and Price	Size	No. and Price
With Guard	Inches	Without Guard
		93/4x63/4x15/2	165. . .	. . ,$2.15
266 .. .	. . . $4.50	10/2x7 x16	166. . .	. . . 2.90
267 . . .	. . . 4.90	11/2X7/2X163/4	167. . .	. . . 3.15
268 .. .	. . . 5.35	12/4x8/4x17/2	168. . .	. . . 3.35
269 .. .	. . . 5.85	13x 83/4x18	169. . .	. . . 3.85

La Favorite, with Seed Guards

Economy Enamel, without Guard

EXTRA CAGE SUPPLIES

CANARY BATH HOUSE. — Enameled frame, removable glass lights, size about 4x5 inches. Open the cage door and hook it on. “His Majesty” steps in when ready. Price $1.00; postpaid $1.15.

BIRD NESTS. — Wire or willow 20c; postpaid 25c.

NESTING HAIR.— 15c pkg.; 2 for 25c, postpaid.

CAGE SUSPENSION SPRI NGS.— Sin- gle, light, 25c; heavy, 35c; Double, 50c; Heavy Single Spring with adjustable chain, 40c.

Cage Suspension Spring and Adjustable Chain

Note. — Bird cages can be sent by parcel post, if necessary, providing you add postage at

weights given, AND add 25c extra. However, we advise express, charges collect.

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Cages — Continued

Victoria Perfection

IMPERIAL BRASS CAGES

Well made, rigid and extra strong. Solid spun brass base, fitted with compact brass wire guards, making it a perfect, unusually clean and pretty cage, for stand or hanging bracket.

No. Size, Inches Price

274 — With guard lOx 9 % $5.00

275— With gaurd 11x16% 6.00

276— With guard 11x12% 7.00

PERFECTION BRASS CAGES

A new and beautiful, fancy design, having all the good and desirable features of the new model, up-to-date cages. The graceful curved wire on the upper part makes it attractive and very pretty. New style wide moulding base with sliding cleaning pan.

No. Size, Inches Price

440— With guard 10%x8%x15% $12.90

455— With guard 9%x7 x14% 10.85

NEW DELIGHT BRASS CAGES

This is a handsome and artistic cage. Of course it must always be hung up, but many think it is neater, trimmer and more elegant. Full brass seed and water guard.

No. Size, Inches Price

6000-G— With guard 12x16% $14.85

VICTORIA ENAMELED CAGES

A new high class white enameled cage of latest pattern and best quality. An ideal medium priced cage. Neat in appearance, large and roomy. For stand or hanger.

No. Size, Inches Price

6 —With guard 10x16% $4.20

6%— With guard ...11x17% 4.90

7 —With guard 12x18 5.50

H. Q. stands for HIGHEST QUALITY. That is why our H. Q. Bird Seeds and Foods give such good satisfaction. See page 149.

BIRD CAGE WALL BRACKET HOOKS

DANDY BRACKET. — (See cut.) Heavy nickle-plated wire. 8 in., 30c; 10 in., 40c; 12 in., 55c. Brass, 8 in., 35c; 10 in., 50c; 12 in., 65c, postpaid. 5c less if called for.

ACME BRACKET. — (See cut.) Cast, fancy design, brass plated. 12 in., $1.00; postpaid $1.10.

STANDARD BIRD CAGE HOLDERS

We have several st3rles of these cage stands, one like illustration and the other style has a full circle at the top and the cage hangs in the center. They are very convenient, and movable, can be set any place. Heavy turned base and rods. Height 5% feet.

HALF CIRCLE. — (Like illustration.) No. 18. Polished brass, $6.50. Dull $6.85. Gun metal or bronze with brass arch, $7.85.

FULL CIRCLE.— No. 19, Polished brass, $7.85; dull finish, $8.00; gun metal or bronze with polished arch, $8.25.

NEW NO. 23. — Similar to No. 19, full circle but of larger tubeing; very classy. Polished brass only, $14.85.

TABLE STAND. — (29 inches high.) Full polish brass, $5.00.

Acme (E-12) Bracket Hook

Dandy Bracket Hook

Standard Bird Cage Holders

LIVING PRESENTS. — Did you ever stop and consider what a desirable Christmas or birth- day present a beautiful CANARY makes? They are so different, interesting and desirable, SO CHEERFUL AND LOVABLE.

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CUTTLE BONE HOLDERS

Inexpensive, but a great convenience. See illustration. The brass wire frame holds the cuttle bone so firmly that the bird cannot loosen it, and you don’t ruin the cage by squeezing it in between the wires. Price: Holder only, 15c; holder, with cuttle bone, 20c, postpaid.

BIRD BATHING DISHES

Birds should bathe at least once or twice a week to be healthy and vigorous. Made especially for birds. Oblong, of right depth and regula- tion size; no-tip style.

Prices: Large size, opal or glass, 25c; postpaid, 30c. Small, 20c; postpaid, 25c.

GLASS BIRD BATH ROOM

Ideal in every way. Finished in white enamel. The removable glass sides can be easily cleaned. To prepare the bath, fill the bottom half full of warm water, open the cage door and hook bath house before it. “His Majesty” can go in and take his bath when he pleases and you lose no time standing around awaiting his pleasure. With this closed bath room the bird cannot scatter the water in or outside of the cage. It’s a great convenience and the birds soon learn its use and enjoy it. Price, $1.00; postpaid, $1.10

Cuttle Bone Holder

BIRD CAGE FEED AND WATER CUPS

We carry a large and varied stock of both opal and plain glass. We illustrate the three most popular styles. We have tried to make the following descriptions plain. Should you get the wrong style, return them and try again. Your choice, Opal or Plain Glass.

NO. 1902. — See illustration. Opal or Plain Glass, each 15c; postpaid, 20c each; 2 for 35c.

NO. 1904. — See illustration. Opal or Plain Glass, each 15c; postpaid, 20c each; 2 for 35c.

NO. 1913. — Opal only, see illustration. Postpaid, 25c; 2 for 45c.

NO. 1914, Square. — Plain Glass, same style as No. 1913 but larger, for Breeding Cage and Robbin Cages. Postpaid, 25c; 2 for 45c.

NO. 80. — Round Opal for Bungalow Cages. Porspaid, 20c; 2 for 35c.

NO. 90. — Round Glass, 1 inch deep, to set on the floor of cages for feed or sand. Post-

EXTRA PARTS, ETC.

BIRD CAGE PERCHES (give length).— 10c; SWINGS, 25c. (Nests and springs, page 145.)

PARROT FOOT CHAINS, 50c; PERCHES, 50c; SWINGS, 35c.

TONIC OR MEDICINE CUP

This is a small cup that slips in between the cage wires and holds about a tablespoon- ful. Ideal for feeding Health or Song Food, Tonic, etc.

Price, 20c; 2 for 35c, postpaid.

San Diego, Cal.

Routledge Seed & Floral Co.

Gentlemen : Received my bird yesterday and wish to thank you for your excellent service in filling my order so promptly. The bird is in good condition and the sweetest singer ever. Sincerely yours,

MRS. WM. L. BUSH .

Pullman, Wash.

Routledge Seed & Floral Co.

Dear Sirs: I want to tell you that my bird came all right. We met the little lady yester- day, the 24th, at the noon train and she came through in fine shape. Am very much pleased with her. I thank you very much.

MRS. /. T. DAGGETT.

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Routledge H. Q— “Highest Quality”— Bird Foods

We are making a specialty of Bird Foods and Remedies and carry in stock the largest and only complete line in the Northwest. Our rapidly increasing trade shows that the public appre- ciates the opportunity to get H. Q. “HIGHEST QUALITY” foods and remedies of “MERIT” for their pets.

H. Q. ROLLER BIRD SEED

Our own special mixture for American, Hartz Mountain and St. Andreasberg Canar- ies; especially prepared for the singers. Con- tains no hemp, but the correct proportions of highest quality recleaned Canary, Sweet Rape, small Golden Millet and a few other seeds to give health and “pep” to the singers.

It is no wonder that thousands of canaries die annually from the effects of common Bird Seeds put up by grocery and drug companies. It is generally old, musty or dusty, inferior seeds, and not correctly mixed.

Try a package of our H. Q. and note the difference and also the saving, even though it is a little higher in price.

“H. Q.” sold only in sealed 1-lb. cartons.

Price, large full pound cartons, with small envelope of Bird Sand and piece of cuttle- bone, 25c lb. Add postage if wanted by mail.

H. Q. HEMP SEED.— Hemp is the large, round, dark-grey seeds found in all cheap mixtures. It is very heating and fattening and should be fed sparingly and not to sing- ers at all. Lb. 20c; 10 lbs. $1.25

H. Q. CANARY. — There is a big difference in the stock and quality of canary. Buy our recleaned Sicily seed. Quantity price on re- quest. Lb. 20c; 10 lbs. $1.50

H. Q. MILLET. — Small golden soft shell, fresh and recleaned. Lb. 20c; 10 lbs. $1.50

H. Q. SWEET BIRD RAPE.— Easily de- tected by the sweet taste. Beware of cheap

rape. Lb. 25c; 10 lbs. $1.75

“H. Q.” CRYSTAL AGATE BIRD GRAVEL. — A new and ideal product, becoming very popular with bird fanciers. 2- lb. carton 15c

H. Q. SILVER BIRD SAND.— White and clean; put up in 2-lb. cartons, 15c; in bulk 5 lbs. 30c; 10 lbs. 50c.

RED BIRD GRAVEL.— Preferred by some of our customers. 2- lb. box 20c

Design Copyrighted

This illustrates our new H. Q. Bird Seed Carton — Highest quality seed obtainable. (Green, yellow and red box, yellow bird.) Take no other. Ask your dealer to stock it and send us his name and we will do the same.

MAW. — (Popy.) Bird tonic. 40c lb.

LETTUCE SEED.— For birds. 35c lb.

CUTTLE BONE. — High grade, large size. Each 10c, or 2 for 15c, postpaid; with patent fasteners or holders, 10c and 15c, postpaid.

NOTE. — Add postage to all foods above when ordering by mall

Parrot Foods, Tonic, Etc.

H. Q. Mixed Parrot Seeds. — This is our own mixture of clean, well cured sunflower, hemp, pumpkin and corn, properly mixed. Your “Polly” will like this. 25c lb.; 5 lbs. for $1.00; postage extra.

H. Q. Sunflower. — We offer only large plump, full-meated seed properly cured and of the right age for health. Far superior to the average stock sold. 20c lb.; 5 lbs. for 90c; postage extra.

Routledge General Parrot Tonic. — Prepared by us expressly for parrots afflicted with in- digestion, diarrhoea, catarrh and being off feed. Postpaid 25c.

Parrott Corn. — Best quality for parrots. 15c lb.; 4 lbs. for 60c; postage extra.

M. G. Parrot Spray. — Will cure parrots of the habit of biting off their feathers. Per bottle 50c; postpaid 60c.

M. G. Mixed Parrot Seed. — Properly mixed for good health and plumage. Full and val- uable directions on the care of Parrots on each box. Per carton 30c; postpaid 35c.

M. G. Prepared Corn, for Parrots. — To be given in addition to the seed. Per carton 20c; postpaid 25c.

M. G. Parrot Biscuit, for old and young, to keep them in good health and plumage. Per carton 30c; postpaid 35c.

Parrot Tonic. — Unexcelled for young par- rots, cures catarrh, bowel trouble, etc. (M. G.)

Per bottle 35c; postpaid 40c.

M. G. “Health Food for Parrots, for health and fine feathers. Per carton 30c; postpaid 35c

Plumage Restorer (K.) — For Parrots, Paro- quettes and birds that pick and bite their feathers. 40c; postpaid 50c.

NOTE — Add postage to all prices not marked Prepaid if wanted by mail.

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These H. Q. remedies are our own preparations and fully guaranteed. Our own experts and our Veterinarian know pet stock, their ailments and best cures. Consultation free. Com- plete Instruction in each carton.

A “Tonic” or “Medicine Cup” (see page 147), is the ideal way to feed these special foods. Only 20c, postpaid.

ROUTLEDGE SONG RESTORER.-For loss of voice and song. A wonderful preparation in dry granulated form. Used in conjunction with our liquid Song Tonic, alternating daily, invariably restores the song quickly. Postpaid 25c.

ROUTLEDGE HEALTH FOOD.— Feed in “tonic cup” twice a week. Especially compounded to combat intestinal ailments of birds, a trouble not generally understood but is the cause of many birds dying yearly. Postpaid 25c.

ROUTLEDGE GENERAL TONIC.— Made to meet a demand for helping birds in a rundown condition where there is no definite ailment existing but still there is need for a tonic. Gives quick results. Put in water cup. Postpaid 25c.

ROUTLEDGE MOULTING FOOD.— Supplies the necessary elements of food value required by a bird at the beginning and during moulting time. The bird will repay you many times over with its sweet song for your thoughtfulness in supplying it with this food. Postpaid 25c.

ROUTLEDGE SONG TONIC. — For loss of voice and diseases of the respiratory organs. Stimulates peristaltic action and organs of the circulation. Put in water cup. Postpaid 25c.

ROUTLEDGE COLD REMEDY. — Birds suffering from colds, asthma and kindred troubles must have immediate attention or they are very apt to be lost; at least the song will be destroyed greatly if not entirely. Keep this remedy on hand. Postpaid 25c.

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ROUTLEDGE DIARRHOEA REMEDY.—

The best that money and skill can produce, without a peer for quick and healthful results. Use our Bird Laxative first. .Postpaid 25c.

Look for this style car- ton. Three colors — green, yellow and red.

Wheeler, Ore.

Routledge Seed & Floral Co.

Jan. 31, 1924.

ROUTLEDGE BIRD LAXATIVE. — Com- posed of vegetable oils, effective but harm- less. Postpaid 25c.

ROUTLEDGE BIRD OINTMENT.— To keep down the unnatural dryness of the epidermis. Don’t neglect the bird’s feet and legs. Use this ointment for scales, roughness and leg mites. Postpaid 25c.

ROUTLEDGE BIRD LINIMENT — One of

the greatest remedies for diseases of the feet and legs of birds, also for skin troubles. Postpaid 25c.

Gentlemen: Thanking you for your letter.

I am pleased to tell you that my Bird was great- ly improved after using your Moulting Food Remedy two days.

Very truly yours,

JOSEPH LAMBRECHT .

ROUTLEDGE SPECIAL BIRD SOAP.—

Prepared especially ' for washing bird’s legs and feet, feathers, also if bird doesn’t bathe, and cages, cups and perches. Unsurpassed for human use and can be used on the most delicate skin. Postpaid 25c.

Canary Bird Specials — Very Popular — 0. K. These Five Articles Have Merit; We Sell Gross After Gross Trial Order — 1 each, 5 kinds, only 85c, postpaid

ROUTLEDGE H. Q. HEALTH FOOD.— See description

above. Best by test. Try it.

BIRD MANNA. — A combination of seeds, herbs and roots that nature intended birds should have. Food and medicine combined. A tonic and conditioner. Comes in half-round cakes, made to fasten on the cage wires. Per cake, 15c; postpaid 20c; 2 for 35c.

“PEP.” — The same kind of a tonic and conditioner as above. Also put up in the same style. Very popular seller and we prefer it in some ways to Manna. Per cake, 15c; postpaid, 20c; 2 for 35c.

CANARY HIGH BALLS. — Another article of “Manna” merits. Highly praised. Comes in ball form and hangs in the cage. “Mr. Bird” eats it as he needs it. Each 15c; postpaid 20c; 2 for 35c.

Read our book, “Care, Feeding and Breeding of Canaries”; worth a dollar; price 30c, postpaid. See page 113.

SPRATT’S COD LIVER OIL NESTLING FOOD.— A

food for young birds. A substitute for boiled eggs. An excellent food for old birds in the moulting season. Per

pkg. 25c; postpaid 30c; 2 for 55c.

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H. Q. Remedies — Continued

ROUTLEDGE DISINFECTANT CAGE WASH. — There is a great demand for a dis- infectant to use when washing cages that will destroy all disease germs, lice and mites. Will not harm the finest cage, either brass or wicker. Use a tablespoonful to a quart of water. Use Routledge Bird Soap to make a lather and clean the cage at the same time. Rub the cage dry with a soft, dry cloth, and it will shine like a new cage. Postpaid 25c.

Mite and Lice Powders

Watch out for lice on the birds and the littje rej mites that hide in the crevices of the cage or walk during the day and live on the birds at night. Tour bird cannot be con- tented and happy with these pests.

Bird Lice Destroyer (H. Q.) — Put up in

powder guns ready to shoot. 35c; post- paid 40c.

Bird Insect Powder. — Very effective, if dusted on the bird. Pkt. 15c postpaid. Large box, 30c postpaid.

ROUTLEDGE DEPLUMING MITE LIQUID.

—For destroying the depluming mite which oauses the feathers to come out around the neck and on the back of the head. Post- paid 30c.

Song and Cage Birds

We are the largest importers and dealers in Birds and Gold Fish in the Northwest. We guarantee our Singers and will exchange if not satisfactory.

Two is Company, Three is a Crowd

Note. — Insect powder blowers at 25c each postpaid. You need one to apply powder ef- fectively. See page 125.

Canary Leg Bands, doz. 50c

Best Book on Birds

“CARE, FEEDING and BREEDING of CANARIES,” by Geo. L. Routledge, gives a volume of real information regarding Canaries. Also informs you how and what to use to overcome disease and trouble. It is based on many years of experience and study; 48 pages nicely illustrated and well printed on heavy book paper. WORTH A DOLLAR, but priced at 25c; postpaid, 30c.

Max Geisler — Kaempfers — Philadelphia Bird Remedies

Feeds and Remedies. To conserve space, we will designate the different stocks as follows: (G) for Max Geisler, (K) for Kaempfers, (P) for Philadelphia Bird Co.’s, (S) for Spratt's.

NOTE.— The following prices are all postpaid; 5c less per package if called for. Prices subject to market changes.

Bird Seed — Mixed Price, Postpaid

Geisler’ s Roller, 12 -oz. pkg 40c

Philadelphia B. F. Co.’s, 14-oz. pkg. 40c Routledge H. Q. Roller, see page 149.

Bird Soaps — See page 151.

Bird-o-lene (K) 30c

Song Restorer (Excelsior) 30c

Song Restorer, Drahota (P) 30c

Song Restorer (S) 30c

Song and Moulting Foods (G) 30c

Treatment A.— (Song Restorer) (G) 35c

Treatment B. — (Digestive Trouble) (G) 35c

Treatment C. — (Cold Cure) (G) 35c

Treatment D. — (General Tonic) (G) 35c

Bird Biscuit (G) Plain 25c; Medicated 30c

Vegetable Extract (G) general tonic 40c

Moulting Pepper (P), moulting season 40c

Price, Postpaid

Asthma Tablets (K) 30c

Canaradyne (S), for asthma 30c

Diarrhoea Tablets (K) 30c

Constipation Tablets (K) 30c

Bird Bitters (P) general tonic 40c

Nestling Food (P), for young birds 30c

Plumage Restorer (K), a spray 30c

Bird Liniment (K), for scaly legs 30c

Color Food, Red or Orange, gives feathers better color. Fine for young birds or after moulting. (S) 30c; (P) 40c

Nesting Hair (P), for nests 15c

MOCKING BIRD FOODS. — For Mocking Birds, Robins, Thrushes and all soft-billed birds.

Spratt’s Defiance, large cans 75c

Geisler’s, %-lb. 50c

REMEMBER— The life and song of every bird depends on the quality of seed it gets. Routledge H. Q. Roller Seed is the best that is possible to buy. Use it always. See page 148.

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CATS — KITTENS — FOODS — SUPPLIES

Persian Angora Oats or Kittens

These long, fluffy, silky-haired pets are great favorites with the ladies, and with their bright intelligence, affectionate dispositions, cleanliness and beautiful appearance it is not to be wondered at. Aside from their value as pets there is good money in breeding and raising them, as they find quick sale. Most of the stock we offer is from pedigreed stock and eligible to registration. The popular col- ors are Orange, Silvers, Shaded Silvers — Orange, Brown and Silver Tabbies — White, Bladk, Blue and Tortoiseshell.

RANGE OF PRICES.— Young Kittens: Males, $10 to $20; Females, $7.50 to $15. Old, 6 months or over, prices on request.

Spratt’s Cat Food and Remedies

Spratt’s Cat Food. — A complete food for cats. Used at the leading catteries throughout the world and daily becoming more popular among the fancy. Small pkg. (P. P. 1 lb.), 20c; large pkg. (P. P. 2 lbs.), price 30c. Add postage.

The above is also prepared with Pasteurized Milk, excellent for kittens and invalid cats, or prepared with Fish to be used as a change of diet, especially during the summer months. Prices same as the regular Cat Pood above. Vermifuge Capsules for Cats. Postpaid 50c Distember Capsules for Cats. Postpaid 75c

Tonic and Condition Tablets for Cats. Post- pail 50c.

Malted Kitten Food. — Use tablespoonful to pint of hot water; very valuable and inex- pensive. Can, 40c; postpaid 50c.

Cat Combs. — $1.75 to $2.00 each.

Clayton's Cat Remedies. — See page 157.

BOOKS ON CATS— SEE PAGE 113

Silver-shaded Persian Cat

Pedigree Blanks

We offer breeders what we believe to be the prettiest and most up-to-date, properly con- structed pedigree blanks. These are printed in two colors and beautifully illustrated.

Prices. — For Cats or Dogs or Rabbits, state which, 10c each; 3 for 25c; doz. 75c.

Willow Sleeping Baskets

For small dogs and cats. Give them a bed of their own and they will keep off the fur- niture. Well made and lasting. High round- ing back; nice enough for any room in the house. Can be stained to match the furniture. We have five sizes: No. 1, $5.25; No. 2, $5.75; No. 3, $6.00; No. 4, $7.00; No. 5, $7.50.

Willow Carrying Baskets

Extra classy carriers. Top lifts up; it locks with a willow bar. Tiny window in each end and a little barred door in one side. Used as a carrier or to lock the pet in while absent.

No. 2, $4.00; No. 3, $4.50; No. 4, $6.25; No. 5,

$6.00.

Catnip Mice and Catnip Balls

Most every home has a cat and every jat should have a plaything. Catnip Mice and Catnip Balls are just the thing, make the cats playful, healthy and wide awake — they love the smell of catnip and crave it, a little occasionally to keep in good health is almost necessary.

CATNIP MICE

Made of cloth, same size, shape and color of a real mouse, and •stuffed with dried cat- nip leaves. Kitty will play for hours with th‘ mous'' and then should be given a little catnip. Price, 15c; postpaid, 20c.

SPECIAL. — 1 Catnip Ball, 1 Catnip Mouse and 1 pkg. Catnip, postpaid, for 50c.

CATNIP BALLS

These are hollow wooden lVfe-inch red balls, fillod with eetn'p. Tt’s great sport for the cat. A wonderful toy for cats. Price, 15c;, postpaid, 20c.

CATNIP LEAVES

Catnip leaves, properly cured and dried. /UTrnvjo keep a package on hand to treat Kitty with. Price, 15c; postpaid, 20c.

Routledge Special Cat Soap

We have prepared this especially for cats. It is high grade, non -irritating, delicately per- fumed and will clean the skin and fur and eliminate cat odor, disease and vermin without injury to cat. if you follow directions on the carton. Price, 25c; postpaid 30c.

“Clayton’s’’ Full Line of “Cat Remedies’’ listed on page 157

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PUPPIES AND DOGS

Buy your child a puppy and let them grow up together. Aside from the protection and companionship, educational experts advise that all children are better by having pets.

Our Pet Stock, Hutches and Kennels are inspected regularly by Dr. M. Howes, vet- ernarian, and member of the Oregon Humane Society.

Most buyers prefer a pup so it can be raised and trained to suit, but often someone wants a full-grown dog; we sell both. Our largest demand is for Fox or Irish Terriers, Toy, Boston and English Bulls, Airedales, Spitz, Cocker Spaniels and Scotch Collies but we can also supply Setters, Pointers, Po- lice Dogs and most other breeds.

.Jrices. — If out-of-town customers will write and tell us what they want — breed, color and sex and what stock, fancy, pedigreed or just good, fairly pure strain, we are sure we can please you and give you extra good value. Prices on the different breeds and stock range from as low as $7.50 to $15.00 and up to $50.00 to $75.00.

MISCELLANEOUS DOG SUPPLIES

LEATHER MUZZLES.— 75c to $1.50.

DOG COLLAR BELLS.— 25c, Locks 35c to

75c.

DOG COMBS. — Nickle plated, coarse $2.00, medium or fine $1.65, flea $1.85.

DOG COATS or Slip-On.— $2.75 to $3.75. SWEATERS, with legs.— Wool, $3.25 to $4.50. FELT BLANKETS.— Shaped and strapped, $2.25 to $4.00.

DOG AND CAT CA RR I E RS.— See pages 151 and 154.

DOG LEADS, CHAINS, ETC.— Page 154.

Dog Remedies, Dog Soaps and Deodorizers

ROUTLEDGE DOG WASH

A disinfectant and germ destroyer. This is especially prepared to meet a demand for a real germ destroyer and disinfectant. It kills fleas by contact, relieves irritation and itching skin and if used regularly as a wash and spray will prevent most contagious germ dis- eases. Use 1 tablespoonful to a gallon of water. Prices: 3-oz. bottle 25c, postpaid 35c; pint 75c; quart $1.25.

ROUTLEDGE MEDICATED DOG SOAP

This soap is prepared from the fo-inula of a. celebrated physician and combines all heal- ing and purifying ingredients possible in & soap. Its power to fortify and protect the user or animal from contagion is truly won- derful. Will remove dandruff, stimulate hair growth, prevent most skin eruptions, and de- stroys most germ diseases communicated by contact. Leaves the skin and fur in the best of condition. Use freely on either man or beast. Price per cake, 25c, postpaid.

ROUTLEDGE FLEA KNOX For Dogs and Puppies

A disinfectant soap emulsion that cleans the skin, destroys dog odors, and leaves the fur soft and fluffy.

Our many satisfied Vuistomers claim it THE ONLY WASH THAT WILL FREE THE DOG OF THE TROUBLESOME FLEA.

We guarantee it to be satisfactory or money refunded.

DIRECTIONS. — Place the dog in a tub of water and wet the hair thoroughly. Then pour a little of the emulsion on the dog and rub in until the dog is well lathered. Rub the lather thoroughly into the hair, rinse and dry the dog well. Start to wash at the head and work back.

Spray or disinfect the dog’s sleeping quar- ters to destroy fleas and odors or they will soon get back on the dog.

This emulsion is good for human use.

PRICE, 3-oz. bottle 40c; 6-oz. bottle 75c, postpaid.

ROUTLEDGE SPECIAL DOG SOAP

Made to meet a demand for all kinds of animals or fowls, cats, dogs, chickens, etc. It has the proper ingredients to get results in all general conditions, still be harmless to the animal which it is used on. It is non- noisonous and -n- irritating- to animals or humans. Price per cake, postpaid, 25c.

ROUTLEDGE PUPPY WASH

For Toy Dogs and Puppies. An excellent disinfectant and a germ destroyer. Kills all dog odor and fleas, improves the skin and coat. Use in bath water with H. Q. Dog Soap. 1 tablespoonful to a gallon of water. Price: 3-oz. bottle 25c, postpaid 35c.

PEDIGREE BLANKS— See page 156.

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DOG SUPPLIES, REMEDIES, ETC.

We carry in stock the largest and best assortment of Dog Collars, Chains, Leads, Muzzles, Sweaters, Blankets, Brushes, Combs, etc. Our new display boards in our salesroom. East or West Side Stores, show at a glance all styles, sizes and kinds. If you can call, do so. Below

we illustrate and describe a few popular sellers

DOG COLLARS

Sizes given include first hole; the holes vary from % to 1 inch apart, so that the collar is adjustable to a larger size. Collars returned in good order can be exchanged if postage and difference in prices is sent.

CUT NO. 2.— Solid tan leather— studded— very serviceable.

Price

No. 128— Length 13% in., width 1% in... $1.25 No. 129— Length 15% in., width 1% in... 1.50

CUT NO. 4.— Solid black leather— studded

and spiked — extra strong.

Price

No. 110— Length 13 in., width 2 in $4.50

No. 109— Length 17 in., width 2 in... 4.75

CUT NO. 6. — Leather — felt lined and studded.

Price

No. 71— Length 12% in., width 1 in $1.00

No. 72— Length 14% in., width 1 in.. 1.25

No. 73— Length 16% in., width 1 in ... 1.50

CUT NO. 8. — Black leather— studded blue stones— non-breakable.

Price

No. 51— Length 11 in., width 1% in. . . . . . .$3.75

No. 52— Length 13 in., width 1% in.. .... . 4.00

No. 53— Length 15 in., width 1% in 4.25

CUT NO. 10. — Solid tan leather — studded — light but strong.

Price

No. 36— Length 11 in., width % in. . . $0.60

No. 37— Length 12 in., width % in .70

No. 38— Length 13 in., width % in .80

CUT NO, 12.— Solid leather— studded— black outside showing red edge and red leather lined. Strong, handsome style.

Price

No. 92— Length 12 in., width 1% in ..$2.75

No. 93— Length 13 in., width 1% in 3.25

Sizes can be exchanged If returned in good order.

CUT NO. 14. — Solid black leather — fancy brass and glass studded, non-breakable — a beautiful, rich style.

Price

No. Ill— Length 11 in., width 1% in ..$3.25

No. 112— Length 13 in., width 1% in. 3.50

No. 113— Length 15 in., width 1% in 3.75

for our out-of-town customers:

CUT NO. 16. — Tan leather — brass studded, felt lined.

Price

No. 3 — Length 9 in., width % in .$0.75

No. 4— Length 11 in., width % in . .85

No. 5— Length 12 in., width % in. ...... . 1.00

DOG HARNESS, CORRECT STYLES

CUT NO. 28. — Genuine tan leather, felt lined. Light weight for small dogs. Sizes given is body measure taken right back of the fore-legs, around the body over the back.

Price, Postpaid

Size for 14-in. body, straps % in ...$1.75

Size for 16-in. body, straps % in 2.00

Size for 18-in. body, straps % in. ....... . 2.25

Size for 20-in. body, straps % in. . .t . . . . . 2.50

CUT NO. 30. — Strong, and well built. Black leather outside, red edge and red leather lined. Metal studs and name-plate; neat.

Price

Size for 16-in. body, straps % in ...$4,00

Size for 18-in. body, straps % in. ....... . 4,25

Size for 20-in. body, straps % in 4.75

CUT NO. 42.— Extra strong, solid black leather, all straps nicely studded, including breast strap. Strong and serviceable. Top

shield strap 1% inches.

Price

Size for 22-in. body, straps 1 in. ........ $5.50

Size for 24-in. body, straps 1 in ..... 6.00

Size for 26-in. body, straps 1 in......... 6.50

ALL ABOUT DOGS

By Henri Vibert

Has a chapter on how the biggest kennel of its kind in the world handled over 20,000 dogs inside of 10 years, how it was started, built up and conducted, how its dogs are kept in health summer and winter, how bred, how raised, how advertised, how sold. This chap- ter alone is worth ten times the price to any kennel raising dogs for profit. Fully illus- trated.

Price, $1.00; Postpaid, $1.10

SEE MISCELLANEOUS DOG SUPPLIES AND MEDICINES, PAGES 154 TO 158

We expect to Issue an illustrated and descriptive catalog of Dog and Pet Stock Supplies about July 1. Send us your address if you would like a copy when issued — free.

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Dog Supplies, Foods, Etc. — Continued

LEATHER BACK DOG BRUSHES

CUT NO. 32. — A high grade leather back with hand strap. A good and serviceable brush. Small, 75c; Large, $1.00.

DOG LEADS AND CHAINS

All styles equipped with swivel snaps and hand-hold. High grade and well made.

CUT. NO. 22.— LEATHER STRAP LEADS

All Strap Leads 4% feet long

Flat, black color, %-inch., Price $2.00

%-inch, Price 1.50

Flat, tan color, %-inch. Price 1.50

%-inch. Price 1.00

Flat, red or green, %-inch, Price 1.50

%-inch, Price 1.25

CUT NO. 24.— ROUNDED LEATHER LEADS

All Round Leather Leads 4% feet long Round, black, %-inch diameter, Price. ... $2.25 Round, tan, %-inch diameter, Price.... 3.00 Round, tan, %-inch diameter. Price.... 2.50

CUT NO. 26.— CHAIN LEADS Chains 6 feet long— swivel snaps

NO. 20 — Light weight, Price $0.75

NO. 21 — Medium weight, Price 85

NO. 22 — Heavy weight, Price 1.00

KENNEL CHAINS

These have swivel snaps on both* ends and are 6 feet long. We have three different pat- terns, $1.00, $1.15 and $1.25 each.

DOG AND CAT CARRIERS

Suitcase and Satchel Style

For carrying small dogs or cats by car or auto. Newest, latest and most satisfactory carrier out. They look like leather but are made of black vulcanized fibre board, light but strong. Metal corners and fasteners, lock and key, strong handle; wire screen ventila- tors with curtain to let down and button.

NO. 17. SUIT CASE STYLE

No.	Width	Length	Height	Price
A .	. . . . 8 in.	16 in.	11 in.	$4.25
B	9 in.	18 in.	12% in.	$4.80
C .	. . . . 9 in.	20 in.	14 in.	$5.35
D .	. . . . 9 in.	22 in.	15% in.	$5.90
	NO. 29.	IDEAL SATCHEL STYLE

Made same as above except that the wire window and curtain are in the ends and the flat top is hinged and opens up full. Very popular style.

NO. 14, 7x14x10 inches, $3.20; NO. 16, 8x16x11 inches, $3.75; NO. 18, 9x18x11% inches. $4.30; NO. 20, 1 1x20x12% inches, $4.85; NO. 22, 11x22 xl3% inches, $5.40. Parcel post weight on largest size only 5'/2 lbs.

SIXTY MINUTE WORM REMEDY

GUARANTEED ACTION OR YOUR MONEY BACK

A wonder in action, yet perfectly harmless to the dog or pup. There is no danger or bad after effects from this remedy — it is a vege- table compound and produces unfailing results within 2 hours, generally within 30 or 40 min- utes. Use Sixty Minute Worm Remedy and nothing else. Keep your pets free from worms and you will greatly reduce the danger of Distemper, Paralysis, Eczema, etc.

Every pup should be wormed when weaned and again every 2 to 3 months. The latter applies to dogs and bitches. Ninety per cent of pups are born with worms. We have had wonderful reports from Dog and Cat owners. Full instructions with every container.

Prices, postpaid — Small Carton, 6 Doses, 50c; 15 Doses, $1.00; 36 for $2.00; 75 for $3.75; Kennel size, 110 Capsules, $5.00.

INDORSED BY THE PRESIDENT, VICE- PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY OF THE OREGON STATE KENNEL CLUB.

ROUTLEDGE “H. Q.” DOG AND PUPPY BISCUIT

Hundreds of our customers tell us that our “H. Q.” (Highest Quality) Biscuit are equal to any and better than most kinds they have ever fed. The pups as well as the grown dogs are always happy and healthy when fed “H. Q. Brand”.

Only clean, sweet meats and choice cereals are used in the manufacture of H. Q. Biscuit.

The proportions are scientifically blended, so as to produce a thoroughly balanced ration — rich in protein — containing all the elements necessary to keep the dog in the best physi- cal condition.

PRICES— DOG BISCUIT. — Large Cartons, 50c; 10 lbs. $1.55; 25 lbs., $3.35; 50 lbs., $6.50; 100 lbs., $12.75. PUPPY BISCUIT.— Large Cartons, 50c; 10 lbs., $1.60; 25 lbs., $3.50; 50 lbs., $6.75.

Feed “H.

Watch

Them Jump

NOTE. — Add postage if wanted by mail.

zone from Portland.

The 50c cartons postpaid for 60c inside of the 3rd

Our Motto — “Highest Quality” Seeds, Bulbs, Plants and Supplies

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Spratt’s Dog and Puppy Foods, Remedies, Etc.

Known and used the world over. None better. We have hundreds of customers and now buy in carload lots. Prices subject to market changes. Spratt’s descriptive Dog Culture Book and Catalog free.

SPRATT’S DOG FOODS

NOTE.— ADD POSTAGE on all sizes if wanted by parcel post and allow a little extra for weight of packing.

SPRATT’S DOG CAKES. — A properly bal- anced meat, grain meal and vegetable com- pound that will not spoil with age. Known *md recommended the world over as a com- plete and constant food for dogs. Most own- ers of dogs rely on scraps from the table as “dog feed.’’ This is all right as far as it goes, but to be on the safe side and for vaca- tion trips, etc., always keep a supply of Dog Cakes on hand.

DOG CAKES (Whole).— 2 -lb. cartons, 40c; 5 -lb. bags, 80c; 10 -lb. .bags, $1.55; 25 -lb. bags, $3.35; 50-lb. bags, $6.50; 100-lb. bags, $12.75.

KIBBLED DOG CAKES. — Small nut size, 5-lb. bags, 85c; 10-lb. bags, $1.60; 25-lb. bags, $3.45; 50-lb. bags, $6.65; 100-lb. bags, $13.00.

COD LIVER OIL BISCUITS are invaluable for old or delicate dogs or those recovering from sickness. Dogs eat them without coast- ing.

Prices: 2-lb. cartons, 45c; 5-lb. bags, 85c; 10-lb. bags, $1.65; 25-lb. bags, $3.60; 50-lb. bags, $7.00; 100 -lb. bags, $13.75.

FI BO for Puppies or Growing Dogs. — For

shy feeders or those recovering from sick- ness, or as a change of food at any time for all dogs. Small nut size.

Prices: 2-lb. cartons, 45c; 5-lb. bags, 90c; 10-lb. bags, $1.75; 25 -lb. bags, $3.85; 50-lb. bags, $7.50; 100-lb. bags, $14.75.

SPRATT’S PUPPY FOODS

A perfect and whole food for puppies of all breeds. Puppies should be started on these biscuits when about one month old, and they should be continued until such time as their teeth become sound and strong, usually when they are about six months old.

PUPPY CAKES. — 2-lb. cartons, 45c; 5-lb. bags, 85c; 10-lb. bags, $1.60; 25-lb. bags, $3.50; 50-lb. bags, $6.75; 100-lb. bags, $13.25,

BONE MEAL FOR PUPPIES.— The strong frame builder. 3 -lb. tin can, 45c.

ORPHAN PUPPY FOOD.— Small tins, 60c; large, .$1.25.

OVAL PUPPY CAKES.— A new product; ideal size (1%-in oval). Lb., 20c; 3 lbs., 35c; 5 lbs., 85c; 10 lbs., $1.60; 25 lbs., $3.60; 50 lbs., $7.00.

CHARCOAL OVALS.— Same as above with charcoal added; excellent change. Prices are same as above.

Spratt’s Remedies and

Medicines

DOG SOAP (White) .—Kills lice and fleas, prevents skin diseases and leaves the coat smooth and glossy, contains no • tar, nicely perfumed. Per cake, 25c; postpaid, 30c.

Antiseptic Soap (Black). — For cuts, wounds, ulcers, etc., disinfectant and germicide. Cake, 50c; postpaid, 55c.

Chronic Skin Disease Tablets. — Postpaid 60c.

Alternative Cooling Tablets. — For heated blood, etc. Postpaid 50c.

Dfaestive Tab'ets.— For severe cases of in- digestion. Postpaid 50c.

Diarrhoea Tablets. — To relieve diarrhoea. Postpaid 50c.

Distemner Tabivts — For toy dogs and pup- pies. Postpaid 75c.

Ear Canker Ointment — Postpaid 50c.

Eye Lotion (tablet form). — Postpaid 50c.

Eczema Remedy. — Postpaid 50c.

Hair Stimulant and Restorer. — Postpaid 60c.

Liver Tablets. — Postpaid 50c.

Locurium Ointment — For wounds, cuts and bruises. Postpaid 50c.

Purgative Tablets. — Perfectly safe and ef- fective. Postpaid 50c.

Tonic and Condition Tablets. — For toy dogs and puppies. Postpaid 50c.

Worm Capsules. — Dog’s remedy for Round, Maw, Tape Worms. Postpaid 50c.

Worm Capsules for Puppies. — May be given with perfect safety. Postpaid 50c.

Vermifuge Lapsules. — For toy dogs and puppies. I ostpaid 50c.

Mange Remedy. — Pints 50c; prepaid 65c.

Dry Cleaning Powder. — Postpaid 50c.

MILNSHAW MANGE MEDICINE

Can be used in severe cases of Folicular or Sarcoptic Mange. Quickly cures ordinary cases of Mange or Skin Diseases. Highly recommended. Prices — 85c and $1.60 per bot- tle, postpaid.

SPRATT’S DOG CULTURE. — New edition, 48 pages, contains valuable information on the care, management, breeding, rearing and feeding. Also tells all about Spratt’s Food, Remedies and Supplies. FREE UPON REQUEST.

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Q-W Dog Remedies

Pure, wholesome remedies, good enough for humans, prepared by a “Canine Specialist” who has owned thousands of dogs and knows what’s what when it comes to treatment of dog troubles. Used and recommended bv thousands of dog breeders.

Q-W MANGE AND FLEA SOAP.— A won- derful sulpho-cresol cleanser, skin healer, ver- min soap, for dogs, cats and other animals.

$1.00 postpaid.

Q-W CONDITION POWDER.— Blood puri- fier, stomach cleanser, digestion corrective, bowel regulator. To help put and keep dogs and cats in condition, and give pep, ginger.

$1.00 and $3.00 sizes; postpaid, $1.10 and $3.25.

Q-W MANGE LOTION . — For treating mange, eczema and other skin eruptions on dogs and other animals and in assisting growth of rich hair on man or beast. $1.00; postpaid, $1.10; Qt., $3.25; postpaid, $3.50.

Q-W WORM MIXTURE.— For use in ex- pelling intestinal parasites from dogs, cats, foxes, rabbits, etc., including round, whip, hook and seat worms. $1.00 and $2.50 sizes; postpaid, $1.10 and $2.70.

Q-W TAPE WORM MIXTURE.— For eradi- cating tape worm’s head (the important part) as well as segments. $1.00 and $2.50 sizes; postpaid, $1.10 and $2.70.

Q-W LIQUID SULPHUR COMPOUND.—

For bathing dogs with itch, giving sulphur baths, cooling blood in eczema and giving dogs sulphur in their drinking water. Fine for sulphur baths for humans, too. $1.00 and $1.75 sizes; postpaid, $1.10 and $1.95.

Q-W VERMINOL. — Powerful disinfectant, germ and vermin killer, dog dip. For use in killing fleas, lice, mites. Pt., $1.25; postpaid, $1.40; Qt., $2.00; postpaid, $2.25.

Q-W PHOSPHATED COD LIVER OIL COMPOUND WITH LI M E.— Quickest food builder for wasting diseases, distemper, run- down condition, rickets, etc. Marvelous bone grower for pups. Indispensable on kennel. Pt., $1.25; postpaid, $1.35; Qt., $2.00; postpaid, $2.25; Gal., $7.00, by express.

Q-W TONIC AND RED BLOOD BUILDER.

— Splendid pick-up tonic for aenemic run- down animals or humans. Valuable in dis- temper. $1.00; postpaid. $1.10.

Q-W DISTEMPEROL. — For the treatment of distemper and to help carry animal safely through disease. $2.00 and $3.50 sizes; post- paid, $2.10 and $3.70.

Q-W BLACK TONGUE M I XTUrtE. — For

use in prevention and in treatment of black tongue. $2.00 and $3.50 sizes; postpaid, $2.10 and $3.70.

Q-W FLEA OIL AND COAT GROWER.—

For use in killing vermin on dogs and other domestic animals without wetting and in keeping off flies, fleas, lice, etc. Instantly applied. Simply rub into coat. Pt., $1.00; postpaid, $1.15; Qt., $1.75; postpaid, $1.95.

Q-W CONSTIPATION PI LLS.— Quick, safe laxative. No evil after effects. Splendid for humans, too. $1.00 postpaid.

Q-W RHEUMATISM TABLETS.— For rheu- matism, stiff joints, partial paralysis and gout. $1.00 postpaid.

Q-W LINIMENT. — For sprains, bruises, rheumatic or muscular cramps or pains, ken- nel stiffness, and partial paralysis. $1.25; postpaid, $1.35.

Q-W FIT AND SEDATIVE TABLETS.—

For fits, convulsions and nervous dogs and to help soothe nerves, kill pain, promote sleep.

$1.25 postpaid.

Q-W COUGH MIXTURE.— For colds, coughs and all bronchial troubles. $1.00; postpaid, $1.10.

Q-W DIARRHOEA AND DYSENTERY TABLETS. — For loose bowels and to help soothe and heal inflamed intestines. $1.25 postpaid.

Q-W BREEDING TABLETS.— For stimu- lating sexual powers in dogs, make males serve vigorously, bring backward bitches in season, induce conception. $2.00 postpaid.

Q-W EYE SALVE. — For weak, running, mattered, inflamed eyes and lids and for film or abscess on eye and to help strengthen weak eyesight. $1.00 postpaid.

Q-W EAR CANKER LOTION.— For inter- nal sores, abscesses, cankers, etc., of the ear causing dog to hold head on one side, scratch ear, etc. $1.25; postpaid, $1.35.

Q-W FLEA POWDER.— For dry-killing fleas on dogs, especially suited to small dogs and for use in winter. $1.00 per box; postpaid, $1.10.

Q-W HEALING SALVE.— The pride of the Q-W; a wonderful salve for sores, cuts, tears, ulcers, cankers, rashes, blisters, sore foot- pads, etc. Fine for hunting dogs that get torn up. Good for other animals, too, and for humans. $1.00 and $3.00 sizes; postpaid, $1.10 and $3.20.

FREE— Q-W 48-PAGE DESCRIPTIVE BOOKLET. Tells all about above remedies and gives some valuable information on Dog Raising and keeping.

Our Motto — “Highest Quality’ ’ Seeds, Bulhs, Plants and Supplies

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Clayton’s Dog Remedies

Widely advertised and known from coast to coast. Send for Clayton’s Free Book, “A Treatise on the Bog”, full of valuable information for the dog owner.

BY MAIL. — Add 5c to the 25c sizes and 10c to the 50c sizes to cover packing and postage. All tl?e Large Users of Dog Remedies Are Using Clayton’s Remedies. Why? Ask Them.

MANGE REMEDY (Oily Dark Color), SKIN LOTION (Colorless). — For skin disease. 60c.

HAIR TONIC.— For the hair. 50c.

DISTEMPERINE (Liquid). — Tablets)— For distemper. 50c.

CONDITION PILLS WITH PEPSIN.— A

very reliable remedy in all rundown conditions of the system, especially valuable in distem- per. 50c.

BLOOD PURIFYING AND COOLING PILLS. — Especially useful in eczema and all skin diseases. 50c.

DIGESTIVE TABLETS.— For all forms of indigestion. 50c.

LAXATIVE PILLS.— Act directly on the liver and secretions and keep the bowels in good condition. 50c.

WORM PILLS.— Are composed of the very best remedies known for the expulsion of

worms. 60c.

TAPE WORM EXPELLER.— Is especially prepared for tape worm. 60c.

VERMIFUGE (Liquid) . — (Soft capsules)— Clayton’s Vermifuge can be given to puppies after they are 10 days old (the best time to begin to treat puppies for worms) and for dogs of all ages and breeds. 60c.

CANKER LOTION (Liquid). — (Tablets) — For external and internal canker, deafness, etc. 50c.

EYE LOTION (Liquid) .—(Tablets)— For all diseased conditions of the eye. 50c.

FIT REMEDY (Liquid).— (Tablets)— For all kinds of fits or convulsions, epilepsy, etc. 50c.

COUGH REMEDY. — For coughs and colds from whatever cause. 50c.

SULPHUR TABLETS.— 50c.

PUPPY TONIC. — To strengthen weak pup- pies, relieve them of colic, prevent and stop floating and formation of gas in the stomach and bowels. 50c.

RHEUMATISM TABLETS.— 50c.

DIARRHOEA REMEDY (Liquid) .—Tablets. 60c.

CHOREA TABLETS.— 50c.

GOITRE REMEDY. — To relieve enlarged glands of the neck, goitre. $1.00.

CEOLINE DOG WASH AND DISINFECT- ANT. — For fleas; for washing your dog. To disinfect your kennel. 35c.

SHAMPOO. — For washing dogs; non -poi- sonous, leaves the coat bright, clear and glossy. 25c.

KILFLEA SOAP.— For fleas. 25c.

KILFLEA POWDER.— For dogs and cats. 35c.

DOG SOAP.— 25c.

CEOLINE SOAP. — This soap contains the same ingredients as our celebrated Ceoline dog wash and disinfectant. 25c.

CLAYTON’S CAT REMEDIES

These Remedies Are Being Used by the Leading Cat Fanciers Everywhere.

CAT MANGE REMEDY.— For skin disease. 50c.

CAT DISTEMPERINE TABLETS.— For dis- temper. You need not fear distemper when you have these remedies. 50c.

CAT TONIC CATNIP CONDITION TAB- LETS.— For all run down conditions of the system. 50 c.

CAT BLOOD PURIFYING AND COOLING TABLETS. — For all blood diseases, mange, ec- zema, etc. 50 c.

CAT DIGESTIVE TABLETS.— For all stom- ach disorders, for vomiting, sweetens the stomach. 50c.

CAT LAXATIVE TABLETS.— Acts directly on the liver and secretions and keeps the bowels in good condition. 50c.

CAT WORM TABLETS.— Will expel worms. 50c.

CAT TAPE WORM EXPELLER TABLETS.

— Will expel the tape worm. 60c.

CAT VERMIFUGE (Liquid) .—For very young kittens and grown cats; expels worms.

50c.

CAT CANKER LOTION TABLETS. — For all diseases of the ear. 50c.

CAT EYE LOTION TABLETS.— For all dis- eases of the eye. 50c.

CAT FIT TABLETS.— For fits. 50c.

CAT COUGH REMEDY.— For coughs. 50c. CAT DIARRHOEA TA B LETS— 50c.

CAT MOUTH WASH.— For all ulcerated conditions of the mouth. 50c.

CAT WASH AND Dl SI N FECTA NT.— Kills fleas, disinfects. 25c.

KILFLEA POWDER. — For dogs and cats.

25c.

GLOVER’S DOG REMEDIES

An Old and Well-Known Line of Dog Preparations,

Sizes

MANGE MEDICINE $0.65

DISTEMPER MEDICINE 1.25

VERMIFUGE _ 65

Postpaid

$0.75 TAPE WORM CAPSULES

1.35 WORM CAPSULES

.70 SULPHUR TABLETS

Sizes

.65

.65

.65

Postpaid

.70

.70

.70

Above is from a photo. A healthy, bright lot of Scotch Collie pups ready for new homes. Don’t you want one? See “Dogs’’, page 152.

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Rabbits, Rabbit Foods, Remedies, Supplies

LESLIE PET-LICKS

RABBITS — BELGIAN HARES

Limited catalog space will not permit us to illustrate, describe and price the different Rabbits we can supply, but if you want some, write for prices stating kind and age. We’ll reply at once.

CALDWELL’S RABBIT REMEDIES

All tried and tested, of real merit. Full

directions on each package.

Prices Postpaid

olobber Remedy. — Sure cure. 35c, 50c, 75c Ear Remedy. — Sore ears. 50c. 75c

Eye Remedy. 60c, 75c

Sore Hock Remedy. 50c, 75c

Vent Remedy — Very valuable. 35c, 50c, 75c

Diarrhoea Remedy. 50c, 75c

Mange Remedy. 7bc

Snuffle Remedy — Colds, etc. 31.00

Rabbit Tonic. — General regulator. 31-00

Buck Ton.c. — Keeps the males in vigor- ous, healthy condition. $1.00

RABBIT TATTOO EAR MARKER.— Complete with ink. Postpaid, $1.00. Ink only, 25c.

Rabbits, Cavies and Pigeons need salt for best results and it should be before them at all times so they can get what they need. We recommend Pet-licks, which are of high- quality salt and the correct per cent of sul- phur. Nail or wire up out of the litter, but within easy reach.

Prices: 10c each; screw-top carton of 10 cakes (wgt. 2 lbs.) 85c; add postage if wanted by mail.

Monroe, Ore., June 7, 1924. Routledge Seed & Floral Co.

Gentlemen: 1 received my order and it was in fine condition. I can almost see the difference in my Rabbits after having Leslie Pet Licks and your Rabbit Feed.

Wishing the Routledge Brothers much success, 1 am,

Your customer,

ROGER MAYHEW.

RABBIT AND CAVIE FEEDERS

MOL’S RACK. — Use this sanitary feeder. Put hay, vegetables or green feed in the top and grain in the bottom. 12 in. high, 9 in. wide. (P. P. wgt. 2% lbs.) Price 75c.

Note. — This is also an excellent feeder for poultry. See page 135.

FEHR'S IMPROVED SELF-CLOSING WIRE HAY RACKS. — Very convenient; keep the hay off the floor. Each 25c; doz. $2.50.

IDEAL FEED AND WATER DISHES

No. 2 Earthenware, heavily glazed; the in-

curving top rim prevents the noseing out of feed. Will not tip over.

Prices: 6-inch, 25c each, $2.50 doz.; S-inch, 30c each, doz. $3.25. If wanted by parcel post, add 8o each or 50c doz. for safe packing and postage at 2 lbs. each.

ROUTLEDGE H. Q. RABBIT FEED Excellent for Guinea Pigs

This is a real feed prepared especially for Rabbits and Guinea Pigs. It is a mixture of ground and rolled grains, alfalfa meal and molasses. It will give good results.

Price: 4 lbs. 25c; 10 lbs. 50c; 100 lbs. $3.25.

CAVIES — GUINEA PIGS

Bright, active and harmless pets. They are in much demand and money can be made raising them. They come in combination colors of brown, white, yellow, black and tan, generally spotted and prettily marked. Solid colors are not always obtainable and are higher in price.

English Cavy (Guinea Pig)

RAISE GUINEA PIGS— THERE IS

ENGLISH. — Smooth, short hair; hardy and healthy. Young Females, $1.00; Young Males, 75c and $1.00; Old Females, $1.50. Males, $1.00 and $1.25. A select breeding pair. $2.50.

Cavies or Guinea Pigs, nicely illustrated; complete, (Parker), 85c, postpaid.

Cavies. — Breeding and management, by House; new edition; $L50.

ALWAYS DEMAND FOR THEM

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GOLDFISH, GLOBES, FOOD, ETC.

We are the largest retail and wholesale dealers in Fancy Gold Fish in the North- west, often having a thousand or more on display in our large aquarium at our stores.

Japanese Fan-Tail

An aquarium is a beautiful ornament. It suits everywhere — parlor, library, dining and sitting-room, and may indeed be introduced in apartments of the sick. The bright, ac- tive Gold Fish are very interesting, a per- petual source of amusement for both old and young folks. Children are always delighted with them.

CARE OF GOLD FISH Very simple and

little trouble. The water in the aquaria must be changed from one to six times a week, depending on the size of the globe, number of fish and the temperature of the room. When fish come to surface and gasp for air, they should be given fresh water. Keep the aquariums out of hot sunlight and in a cool place.

Price List of Fish

AMERICAN GOLD FISH.— Very hardy and lively. Each, very small, 25c; small, 35c; medium, 50c; medium large, 60c; large, 3 to 4 inches, 75c; extra large, $1.00; extra large breeders, $2.00 to $3.00; fancy tri -colored, 50c to $1.50 and up.

COMMON SILVER FISH.— Same as above, except they are silvery white. Each, me- dium, 25c; large, 50c to 75c and up to $1.50.

JAPANESE GOLD FISH— FAN -TAI LS.— These have spreading tails of a delicate lace- like appearance, very showy and attractive. Price, small, 35c; medium. 50c; large, 75c to $1.00 and up to $3.00. Tri -colored, golden- red, pearly-white and black, showing two or all three colors, 75c to $1.50 each.

COMET. — Similar to the American, but the tail is very long, graceful and delicate. Price each, 50c, 60c, 75c, $1.00 and $1.50.

NOTE.— ALL SHIPMENTS (outside of the city) must go by express. A charge of 35c is made to cover cost of Shipping Bucket, holding from two to eight fish. Gold Fish can be shipped safely overland hundreds of miles. They cannot be sent by mail.

TADPOLES. — Desirable as scavengers for the aquaria. They consume the decaying matter and help keep the water pure. Price each, 15c.

Gold Fish Food

FEEDING. — The only safe diet is our pre- pared Fish Foods, fed daily and only what they will eat up quickly.

RICE WAFER OR FLAKE.— Best and most popular; large box, enough food for four fish for six months, 25c, postpaid. Directions for feeding and care on each box.

SPRATT'S. — Baked and reground to pin- head size. Per can, 15c; postpaid 20c.

2EKE (Dried Flies) For a change. Pkt.,

25c.

Fish Globes — Aquariums

Cannot be mailed

This style can be set on the table or side- board, or suspended by brass chains; the most popular and best seller.

Note. — Packing charge 10c per gal. extra.

BLOWN GLOBES. — These are the highest quality of glass blown — smooth and perfect. Each, V2 gal., $1.00; 1 gal., $1.50; 2 gal., $2.25; 3 gal., $3.25.

MOLDED GLOBES. — Clear white, heavy glass, popular sellers. Each, 1 qt., 35c; gal., 50c; 1 gal., $1.00; 2 gal., $1.75; 3 gal., $3.00.

SQUAT AQUARIUMS.— Latest style, wider and flatter than above; not so easy to tip over. Each, % gal., 50c; 1 gal., $1.00; 2 gal., $1.75; 3 gal., $3.00.

BLUE GLASS SQUAT. — New; the blue glass makes a pretty contrast with the gold- fish. 2 gal. size only, $2.00; with base, $2.50.

SQUARE AQUARIUMS. — Prices $4.00 to $16.00. Sizes and full information by letter. If interested, write.

GLASS BALLS. — Aquarium ornaments, all colors. Small, 20c; large, 30c.

SHELL CHIPS.— Confetti, all colors. Lb., 40c; postpaid, 45c.

Aquaria Castles

As ornaments to set in the globes. Prices range from 50c and up to $2.00 each. In or- dering state size of globe.

Aquaria Plant or Fish Moss

This water plant improves che appearance of the aquaria or globe and helps purify the water, also keeps the water fresh longer. Price per bunch, 25c, postpaid. Cannot sup- ply in July or August.

BOOK. — “The Aquaria and Care of Fish'’; paper cover, 35c, postpaid.

WHEN? We have the largest supply of Gold Fish on hand during the FALL, WINTER and tARLY SPRING. It Is not safe to ship fish during the hot summer months.

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Routledge Seed & Floral Co.’s 1925 Complete Annual Catalog

PRODUCTS FROM R. R. ROGER CHEMICAL CO.

On account of the large and growing demands on this Coast for high grade products, such as listed on this page, we decided after very careful investigation to stock the R. R. Roger Chemical Co.’s line. R. R. Roger is known as the best chemist in the West and his manufactured products are recognized by U. S. Government inspectors and experts as the “ highest quality,” A No. 1 Products. The R. R. Roger Chemical Co. makes 17 honest liquid soap products and 120 other honest carbolic, disinfectant, insecticide and ampoule products that are equaled by few and excelled by none. Ask Uncle- Sam.

Roger’s Liquid Soap

NO. 2310. — The highest grade of heavy Neu- tral Potash Coconut Soap in water solution, contains 18 to 19% anhydrous soap. No. 2310 contains no alcohol, glucose, sugar or glycerine and is best and cheapest to use. Quality Guar- anteed* Pure natural light amber color, 8 oz. sample bottle, 50c, postpaid 60c; gal. $1.75; 5 gal., $1.40 per gal. Bbl. price, write.

NO. 2315. — Same as above plus green color. Same price.

NO. 2311. — Same as 2310, plus perfume, 10c per gal. extra.

NO. 2316. — Same as 231"0, plus perfume and green color, 10c extra per gal.

NOTE. — We have thinner solutions contain- ing 9 to 10% and 7 to 8% A. S. for less. Write if interested.

Roger’s Liquid Tar Soap

NO. 2360. — It is a clear, thin liquid soap with great lathering and cleansing powers. It does not contain any added free caustic of any kind and can be used daily on the most deli- cate skin, leaving it soft and smooth, and yet it cleanses very quickly and efficiently. It is excellently adapted to washing the hair and leaves it soft, glossy and clean. It owes Us germicidal power to the presence of Pine Tar which also seems to enhance a very marked lathering quality. No better soap made for “shampoo.” PRICE, 8-oz. bottle, 50c, post- paid 60c; quart, 90c; gal. $2.25; 5 gal., $1.85 per gal. Bbls., write.

Liquid Soap Dispensers

These are neat and up-to-date. Round, glass (ball shape), with nickeled castings. Fill at the top, drips at the bottom only when plunger is pushed up. Non -breakable, dur- able, large size. We have two styles. One for fastening to the wall, other style for at- taching to horizontal slab or stand. Illustrated leaflet on request. PRICE, $3.00 each. (Par- cel post wgt., packed, 3% lbs.) Special prices per dozen or 100. Write.

Roger’s “Ansep”

Best and Quickest Cleaner Made

An Antiseptic Coconut Potash Syrupy Soap of High Lathering and Cleansing Power

FOR “CLEANING.” — For use in homes, hospitals, hotels, public buildings, restaurants, etc., as an antiseptic and rapid cleansing agent.

For varnished, painted, enameled or other surfaces of furniture or woodwork or linole- ums.

Very rapid and easy, saves time and “elbow grease.” Use % Ansep and % water, rub it on and wash it off with clear water. Ansep will not injure any surface if thoroughly washed or wet-wiped off.

FOR “WASHING”. — For washing delicate woolens, fabrics, curtains, silks, or printed goods “Ansep” will give rapid cleansing ef- fects without the injurious effects given by common soaps containing free lye, borax, soda ash, sal soda, pearl ash, caustic, etc. Hard rubbing or long agitation are not necessary, but thorough rinsing is desirable.

PRICES, pint 50c; qt. 70c; gal. $2.70; 5 gal. at $2.30. Write for Bbl. price.

Crude Carbolic Acid

We have this in several grades, from 10% to 30%. Government recommends 25% so we will price 25% grade. Qt. 85c; gal. $1.65; 5 gal. at $1.25 gal.; 50 gal. price, write. NOTE, 10% grade sells at $1.10 per gal.

Roger’s Pine Disinfectant

(Soluble Pine Oil)

For stcok, poultry and sanitary uses. This product owes its germicidal power to the pres- ence of 35% of steam distilled Pine Oil. It has a lighter, more pleasant odor than carbolic disinfectants. Dilutes 1 to 75 parts water.

FOR POULTRY. — A wonderful remedy for colds, roup, canker, chicken pox, etc. Full directions on label.

Prices, 6-oz. bottle 35c; postpaid 45c; qt. 85c; gal. $2.05; 5 to 50 gal. prices on request.

Roger’s Fly Spray — Insecticide

A spray much like Fly-o-san, Toxal and other fly sprays, but more effective, very high quality.

NO. 3848. — To be used full strength and sprayed with a fine sprayer. Does not stain paper, walls, wood or cloth. PRICES, 6-oz. bottle 35c; pint 75c; qt. $1.25; gal. $3.75; 5 gal. at $3.55 gal.

Roger’s Disinfectant

ALSO A SHEEP DIP

Carbolic Disinfectants are frequently called Sheep Dips. For Stock, Poultry and Sanitary Uses. For washing or dipping animals, such as sheep, hogs, dogs, cows, horses for mange, dandruff, scabies and skin affections, and lice, fleas, flies, etc. Make sure that the solution thoroughly penetrates to every portion of the skin and thoroughly wets all the hair. Also for many other uses. The directions on the containers gives full information.

NO. 2233. — Dilutes from 1 to 40 and up to 1 to 80 according to uses. Contains 15% of Tar Acid, not over 10% of water inert. The Phenol Coefficient is 2%. Very effective, best and cheapest.

Prices, qt. 75c; gal. $1.85; 5 gal. at $1.45; 10 gal. at $1.40; 50 gal. at $1.20.

Liquid Cresolis Products

For Hoof and Mouth Disease

This product is used extensively to combat and destroy “HOOF AND MOUTH” disease. Roger supplied enormous amounts to U. S. Department in the recent fight in California.

PRICES, U. S. P., qt. $1.30; gal. $4.05; 5 gals. $3.42; 10 gal. at $3.38; 50 gal. at $3.20 per gal.

Drain Pipe Solvent

EVERY HOUSEHOLD NEEDS THIS

Pipe solvent is easily soluble in water, gen- erating great heat in dissolving. This heat and chemical action destroy by loosening and dissolving the gummy, slimy incrustations in drain pipes from sinks, bathtubs, washtubs, toilets, etc. — and accumulations of hair, grease, vegetable matter, cloth and similar substances, but not metal, glass or similar solid sub- stances.

Full directions on each container.

Prices, 1 lb. can 45c; postpaid 55c.

OTHER ROGER'S PRODUCTS — Floor Oil, Drip Fluid, Porcelain Cleaner, Poultry Spray, Ravol, Vernol and Arcol; Muck-Off, Solvene, Fly Spray, Furniture Polish, Wax-Lax, Metal Polish, etc.

REFERENCE TABLES

Quantity of Seeds to produce a given number of plants or to sow an acre

Vegetable Seeds

Per Acre

Asparagus — 1 oz. to 400 plants 4 lbs.

Beans, Dwarf— 1 lb. to 125 ft. drill 40 lbs.

Pole— 1 lb. to 150 ft. drill 35 lbs.

Pole — 1 lb. to 200 hill 25 lbs.

Field — 1 lb. to 200 ft. drill 35 to 45 lbs.

Lima — 1 lb. to 75 hills 35 lbs.

Beet, Table— 1 oz. to 60 ft. drill 6 lbs.

Mangel — 1 oz. to 75 ft. drill 6 lbs.

Broccoli — 1 oz. to 3,000 plants 3 ozs.

Brussels Sprouts — 1 oz. to 3,000 P 3 ozs.

Cabbage — 1 oz. to 3,000 plants 4 ozs.

Carrot — 1 oz. to 150 ft. drill 2% lbs.

Cauliflower — 1 oz. to 4,000 plants 3 ozs.

Celery — 1 oz. to 5,000 plants 4 ozs.

Chicory — 1 oz. to 100 ft. drill 4 lbs.

Corn, Sweet — 1 lb. to 150 ft. drill 15 lbs.

Sweet — 1 lb. to 160 hills 12 lbs.

Corn Salad — 1 oz. to 50 ft. drill 5 lbs.

Cucumber — 1 oz. to 100 hills 2 lbs.

Endive — 1 oz. to 300 ft. drill 2 lbs.

Horseradish Roots 10 to 15 M.

Kale, Table — 1 oz. to 3,000 plants 1 lb.

Stock— 1 oz. to 300 ft. drill 1 to 2 lbs.

Kohl-Rabl — 1 oz. to 300 ft. drill 2 lbs.

Per Acre

Leek — 1 oz. to 200 ft. drill 3 lbs.

Lettuce — 1 oz. to 200 ft. drill 3 lbs.

Melon, Musk — 1 oz. to 100 hills 2 lbs.

Water — 1 oz. to 25 hills 2 lbs.

Okra— 1 oz. to 100 ft. drill 5 lbs.

Onion Seed — 1 oz. to 150 ft. drill 3 lbs.

For Sets 60 lbs.

Onion Sets — 1 lb. to 35 ft. drill 200 lbs.

Parsnips — 1 oz. to 200 ft. drill 3 lbs.

Parsley — 1 oz. to 350 ft. drill 2 lbs.

Peas, Dwarf— 1 lb. to 125 ft. drill 75 lbs.

Tall— 1 lb. to 150 ft. drill 60 lbs.

Pepper — 1 oz. to 2,000 plants 4 ozs.

Potatoes— (15 lbs. to 100-ft. row) 800 to 1000 lbs.

Pumpkin — 1 oz. to 25 hills 3 to 4 lbs.

Radish — 1 oz. to 100 ft. drill 10 lbs.

Rutabaga — 1 oz. to 250 ft. drill 1 to 2 lbs.

Salsify— 1 oz. to 100 ft. drill 8 lbs.

Spinach — 1 oz. to 100 ft. drill 8 lbs.

.Squash, Summer — 1 oz. to 30 hills 3 lbs.

Winter — 1 oz. to 25 hills 3 lbs.

Tomatoes — 1 oz. to 3,000 plants 2 to 3 ozs.

Tobacco — 1 oz. to 4,000 plants

Turnips — 1 oz. to 250 ft. drill 1 to 2 lbs.

Field, Farm, Grass and Clover Seeds

Quantity per Acre

Alfalfa 12 to 15 lbs.

Artichokes 400 to 600 lbs.

Barley — (drills 75 lbs.) broadcast 100 lbs.

Buckwheat — (drills 35 lbs) broadcast 50 lbs.

Cheat 75 to 100 lbs.

Clover — Alsyke and White 6 to 8 lbs.

White for lawn 1 lb. to 20 ft. square

Crimson 15 to 20 lbs.

Red 10 to 12 lbs.

Sweet 15 to 20 lbs.

Corn, Field— Hills 10 to 12 lbs.

For Fodder, drills 50 lbs.

Flax 35 to 45 lbs.

Grass, Kentucky Blue — Pasture 20 to 30 lbs.

Kentucky Blue — for Lawns 1 lb. to 15 ft. sq.

Mixed Lawn 1 lb. to 15 ft. sq.

Red Top— Hulled, Solid Seed 8 to 10 lbs.

Orchard 25 to 30 lbs.

Brome Grass 20 to 30 lbs.

Quantity per Acre

Rye Grass— for pasture 20 to 30 lbs,

Rye Grass — for Lawn 100 lbs.

Sudan — drills 3 to 5 lbs.

Broadcast 16 to 20 lbs.

Kaffir Corn — drills 6 to 10 lbs.

Millet 20 to 30 lbs.

Oats — for Seed 75 to 100 lbs.

For Hay 100 lbs.

Potatoes — (60 lbs. per bushel) 15 to 18 bu.

Peas, Field — 100 lbs. or 80 lbs. with 35 lbs. Oats

Rape — (drills 3 lbs.) broadcast 5 lbs.

Rye — for Grain 60 to 75 lbs.

For turning under 100 lbs.

Speltz or Emmer 80 lbs.

Sugar Cane 10 to 12 lbs.

Sunflower 5 to 7 lbs.

Timothy 10 to 12 lbs.

Vetches ...80 lbs. or 60 lbs. with 40 lbs. Oats

Vetch, Hairy or Sand 30 lbs.

Wheat 90 to 120 lbs.

Suitable Distance for Planting Trees and Plants

Note. — Depending on method of cultivation. In planting in the home garden for hand cultivation you can set plants or trees closer.

Apples, Standard . . .

Apples, Dwarf

Pears, Standard ....

Pears, Dwarf

Peaches and Apricots Cherries, Sweet ....

Cherries, Sour

Plums and Prunes .

Quinces

Walnuts

Currants

Gooseberries

Raspberries

.25	to	35	feet
.10	to	12	feet
.20	to	25	feet
		10	feet
.18	to	22	feet
.30	to	35	feet
.18	to	22	feet
.20	to	25	feet
.15	to	18	feet
.40	to	50	feet
3	by	6	feet
4	by	6	feet
,3	by	6	feet

Strawberries, in Hills 2 by 3 feet

Strawberries, Matted Rows 2% by 4 feet

Asparagus, in Beds 1 by 1% feet

Asparagus, in Field 1 by 4 feet

Rhubarb 3 by 6 feet

Logans and Cory Blackberries —

Rows 6 to 9 ft. apart

Plants in the row 6 to 10 ft. apart

Grapes —

Rows 6 to 9 ft. apart

Plants in the row 6 to 10 ft. apart

Number of Trees or Plants On An Acre

1 by 2 feet 21,780

1 by 3 feet 14,520

1 by 4 feet 10,890

iy2 by 2 feet 14,520

1 y2 by 3 feet 9,680

2 by 3 feet 7,260

2 by 4 feet 5,445

3 by 4 feet 3,630

3 by 5 feet 2,904

3 by 6 feet 2,420

4 by 4 feet 2,722

4 by 6 feet 1,815

6 by 8 feet 9C7

6 by 6 feet 1,210

8 by 8 feet 680

10 by 10 feet 430

12 by 12 feet 302

15 by 15 feet 193

16 by 16 feet 170

18 by 18 feet 135

20 by 20 feet 109

25 by 25 feet 70

30 by 30 feet 48

40 by 40 feet 2 7

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 in an acre (43,560), will give the number of plants to the acre.

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