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The Pierce Seed Company

Retail List of

Corner Grand and Victoria Avenues PUEBLO, COLORADO

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THE FIVE BEST EARLY TOMATOES

Chalks Early Jewel

Used by the canners in the Arkansas Valley more than any other variety. While not as good a tomato for canning as some other varie¬ ties, the earliness and yielding qualities make it their favorite. Our seed of this variety is exceptionally good. Oz., 30c.

Sparks Earliana

Very early. The fruit is unusually solid, but few seeds, and at¬ tractive red color. Very productive. Oz., 30c.

June Pink

One of the early choice tomatoes; enormous bearer; fruit is of medium size, smooth and attractive shape; in color, a pleasing pink.

Early Detroit

An early, medium-sized, smooth, purple fruited sort. Gobular in shape and good flavor. Oz., 30c.

Livingston Beauty

For the main crop tomato, this is still the best one to grow; the plants make a strong growth and bear profusely. They are usually pro¬ duced in clusters of four, is large, of perfect shape, good color, and will not bruise in handling like some of the new varieties will. Oz. 30c.

Experience has proven that one variety of tomato is better adapted to soil and other conditions in your locality, so when you have been successful with a certain variety, make that one your crop.

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Retail List of

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THE FIERCE SEED COMPANY. PUEBLO, COLO.

Forty-Fourth Annual Seed Catalogue of The Pierce Seed Company

We don’t claim to be the cheapest in the country, a firm can’t be the cheapest on seeds and give their customers the quality and service they have the right to expect. We endeavor to give you the best grades of seeds that will grow and pro¬ duce the results you expect. Most of these seeds have been tested for germination before offered to you and when they are planted with the proper conditions and care you will get results for your time and labor, you will find it a pleasure to buy SEEDS THAT WILL GROW from PUEBLO’S RELIABLE SEED STORE.

NO WARRANTY — A great many ask us if we warrant our seeds. We do not, in any respect. We will send out only seeds that we have tested and know that they will germinate. We believe the seeds we offer are unsurpassed in quality, as we make contracts from reliable growers.

THE PIERCE SEED CO. gives no warrant, expressed or implied, as to descrip¬ tion, purity, productiveness or any other matter of any seeds or bulbs they send out, and they will not be in any way responsible for the crop. If the purchaser does not accept the goods on these terms they are at once to be returned.

_ ORDER EARLY — We try to execute all orders as soon as received, but during’

the rush of the busy season, delays for a day or two are unavoidable. That event can be overcome by our customers anticipating their wants and sending their orders in early. If errors should occur promptly notify us and we will try to correct them satisfactorily.

We do not substitute. While our stock now is complete all offers in this catalog are subject to stock being unsold on receipt of orders.

This season we will make special prices to MARKET GARDENERS, for their complete list of garden seeds. Kindly send us your list and give us an opportunity to give you prices on SEEDS TRUE TO NAME AND SURE TO GROW, that have been tested for germination before being offered to our patrons.

TERMS: CASH WITH ORDER

POSTAL MAIL CHARGES on all seeds, bulbs and plants up to 8 ozs., gross weight, we prepay charges, except where noted. Parcel Post rate charges must ac¬ company all orders in excess of the 8-oz. weight at the zone rates.

LIQUID AND ALL POISONS are not mailable; they must go by freight or express.

While it may not be necessary, packages sent via Parcel Post may be insured at the following rates:

Packages valued up to $25.00, 5c for each package.

Packages valued $25.00 and up to $50.00, 10c for each package.

If you desire your package insured', kindly include insurance with your remit¬ tance.

Money must be sent Money Order, Registered Letter or Draft.

We sell packets of any seeds quoted at 5c and 10c, per packet.

The prices in this catalogue cover cost of bags, boxes and all packing, but does not include cost of transportation, except flower packet seeds and where noted.

ALL OFFERS in this catalogue subject to stock unsold. ORDER EARLY.

When in the city ask for the PIERCE SEED CO.’S STORE. You are always welcome. Corner Grand and Victoria.

PARCEL POST RATES

Local rate is first pound 7c, each additional pound ^c per pound.

First and second zones, first pound 7c, each additional pound Ic per pound.

Third zone 8c first pound, each additional pound 2c per pound.

Fourth zone, 8c first pound, each additional pound 4c per pound.

Fifth zone, 9c first pound, each additional pound 6c per pound.

Sixth zone, 10c first pound, each additional pound 8c per pound.

Of all seeds quoted in the 100-lb. lots, 25 lbs. will be furnished at the same rate per lb.

THE PIERCE SEED COMPANY, PUEBLO, COLO.

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SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS

Should be put in the ground as soon as the season will permit. A light cov¬ ering of old straw or litter will be good protection from early changeable weath¬ er. If you have never grown flowering bulbs try them this season, as they are much more satisfactory than growing flowers from seeds.

GLADIOLI

NEW VARIETIES

Gladioli bulbs offered this season are all new varieties, some of the colors and combination of colors are as beautiful as the orchid. These bulbs are grown, for propagation purposes only and are not from bulbs grown for cut flowers.

ANNA ABERIUS — Deep velvety purple with dark bordeaux center, large flowers on strong stems. Per doz. 50c.

ARIZONA — Deep rose pink with ma¬ roon markings on lower petal, A-1 flor¬ ists variety and good forcer. Per doz. 50c.

BYRON J. HULOT— Deep indigo blue, flowers are not large but are the best we can get in this color. Per doz. 70c.

GOLD — Clear golden yellow, very large, considered the best yellow by many growers. Per doz. 80c.

IDA VAN — Brilliant deep salmon red, good strong flower spike. Per doz. 50c.

JOE COLEMAN — Bright red carmine blotch, very attractive strong grower and good propagator. Per doz. 50c.

LILY WHITE — Creamy white shading to white in the center, very early and a good cut flower. Per doz. 50c.

LTMMACULEE — Pure white, tall slender stem with many flowers open at a time, very desirable cut flower va¬ riety. Per doz. 60c.

MR. TREUB — Fine appleblossom pink, with a very tall graceful spike with many flowers open at a time, good cut flower variety. Per doz. 50c.

1910 ROSE — Pure deep rose pink with white center lines on lower petals, early and strong vigorous grower. Per doz. 50c.

SHEILA — A light salmon, large flow¬ ers on tall direct stems and very early. Per doz. 70c.

SWEET LAVENDER — Light lavender with purple throat, one of the earliest in bloom and very attractive. Per doz. 80c.

WILLIS E. FRYER— Tall dark purple red', very attractive flower on strong stems. Per doz. 60c.

YELLOW HAMMER— Pure primrose yellow with slight red in throat, very early and good cut flower. Per doz. 80c.

ALICE TIPLADY— A bright saffron- orange, large open flowers on strong stiff stems, excellent cut flower. Per doz. 50c.

EXHIBITION MIXED— A mixture of the best standard varieties, one that we can recommend. Per doz. 50c.

TUBE ROSES

EXCELSIOR DWARF PEARI^Eas- ily recognized by its exquisite fragrance, and beautiful flower spikes, which are borne on long stems, making it an admir¬ able cut flower. Should be planted in a warm, sunny place, about the first week in April. Blossom during August and September. Price, 4 for 25c.

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Caladium Exculentum

CALALIUM EXCULENTUM

ELEPHANT’S EAR— One of the most effective foliage plants for beds and borders. Can be used with good effect as a border for tall-growing Cannas when edged with Coleus or other long-growing foliage plants. Large bulbs. Each 25c.

MADERIA VINE

One of the best and most popular climbers for foliage effect. Tubers should be planted about the middle of April; they increase very rapidly. Tubers should be lifted about the middle of Sep¬ tember and stored in a cool place. Each 10c.

CANNAS

With their delightful tropical foliage and brilliant flower spikes, producing flowers all summer long, cannas are the greatest of flowers for massed effects. Our cannas are grown by one of the most reliable growers, carefully har¬ vested with two to three growing eyes. The five varieties listed here are the best varieties in their particular color.

AUSTRIA (ORCHID FLOWERED) — 3y2 feet; pure canary yellow with red¬ dish dots in upper petals. Each 10c.

KING HUMBERT— 41/2 feet; one of the large flowering type, with hand¬ some broad bronze leaves and scarlet flowers. Each 10c.

THE PRESIDENT— 4 feet. We con¬ sider this the best green leaved, red flowered type offered. The flower is an immense cherry one, color pure scarlet. Each 15c.

RICHARD WALLACE — 41/2 feet. Finest light yellow, large flowering, very showy. Each 10c.

FLORENCE HALL— 31/2 feet. Large green leaves, flowers deep pink, throat gold flecked. Each 10c.

DAHLIAS

We have discontinued the common sorts this- season and offer only the latest creations of special merit in dahlias, strong bulbs and true to name. Cultivation; If possible plant in open, sunny situation. Prepare the soil thoroughly^ by digging, but be moderate in the use of manure and water. Never plant when it is wet. Lay the tuber flat on its side, eye up and cover about four inches deep, pressing the soil firmly on the tuber. Keep the soil loose and mellow by frequent hoeing, drawing the soil to a slight hillock around the plant. Dahlia blooms keep much better when cut in the evening and the least foliage cut the better for bloom and plant. If green is desired, use some other foliage of better keeping qualities. Varieties growing three feet in height should be tied to stake to prevent falling.

DAHLIAS

CHOICE NOVELTIES

Approximate Ft. High

FRANCIS DANIELS (W). A love¬ ly dahlia with exceptionally long stems that hold the flower erect. Color a delicate shade of light pink. Has excellent keeping quali¬ ties. An ideal of the peony type. Should have rich soil. 50c each — 5 ft.

ANARCHIST. (Decorative.) Flowers of immense size. Flowers freely on stems often 18 inches in length, strong and wiry, holding the flow¬ er erect. Color, intense red. Ex¬ ceptionally fine. 50c each - .—5 ft.

F. M. CRAIG (Davis.) (Decorative.)

A large perfect flower of charming canary yellow, held erect on long stiff stems. A good cut flower va¬ riety. 50c each - - - 4 ft..

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DECORATIVE DA HLI A S— Continued

Approximate Ft. High

CHTCOTA (W), An ideal golden yellow of large size and exception¬ ally long stems — often 18 inches in length. Flower perfect in form and clear :n its rich golden yel¬ low. Fine. .5Gc each _ 3 ft.

SWEETHEART’S BOUQUET (W). This variety is my sensational in- troduc ion of 1920 and stands 100 per cent on all claims made for it. It is a perfect flower of the popumr ‘peony type. In color a un que shading of salmon rose, shad¬ ed with fawn; pleosing alike in both day and artificial light. Flowers are very large and stems extra long and wiry. One of the very earliest to bloom and continues throughout the season. 5Cc each _ 5 ft.

BRIDE’S BOUQUET (W.) (Cactus).) The ideal white cactus, pure white on extra long stems, v/iry and erect. An excellent keeper and a very fine bloomer. Flowers medium in size and excellent form. 50c each _ 3 ft.

CHIPETA (W). (Cactus.) A mam¬ moth flower borne on very long stems which hold the flower erect. Rich amaran.h red. A pleasing color. Flowers 5 t'^ 7 inches in di¬ ameter. .50c each - - - 4 ft.

COUNTESS OF LONSDAXE. _ The freest flowering v..?.ctus Dahlia in the collection, end perfect in form. Color, an exqcisite shade of rich salmon, with .Ui^t suspicii'u of ap¬ ricot ac the base of peuPs e.a. " ft.

Approximate Ft. High

MONS LE NORMAND. (Decora¬ tive.) A very, very large, bold flower, borne on good stems. Color, yellow, heavily streaked with red; sometimes solid red or even show¬ ing v/hite tips. A fine variety. 50c each _ 4 ft.

GOLDEN WEST. (Cactus.) A su¬

perb flower of exceptional size, often seven inches across. Stems long and rigid, holding the flower to full view. Color, golden yellow shaded to pure yellow in center. Has no superior. 50c each _ 4 ft.

MRS. C. D. ANDERSON. (Show.) A New Jersey dahlia far above the average show type. Stems long

and wiry. Flowers large and almost round in form. Color, rich, clear purple. An early and very prolific blossom. 50c each _ 4 ft.

MRS. CARL SALBACH. (Decora¬ tive.) Extra large and of beauti¬ ful form and always full to the cen¬ ter. Stems are exceptionally long, holding the flower erect. Color, soft lavender-pink. Among the very best of recent introductions. 50c each 5 ft.

CACTUS VARIETIES

Price 25c Each

CHARLES CLAYTON (W). Stems are long, holding the flowers well above the foliage. Color, a most intense red, so vivid as to dazzle the eye. Flowers are large in size and are produced freely _ 4 ft.

DAINTY. Rosy pink, shaded to pale lemon. Very good _ 4 ft.

EMILY RUSSEL. Flowers very free¬ ly on excellent stems. A good cut¬ ting variety. Color, American Beauty red. A fine dahlia _ 3 ft.

GENEST.^.. Rich orange bronze. Fine autumn shade _ 3 ft.

KREIMHILDE. Shell pink, shading to white in center. A very pop¬ ular cutting vaiiety.- - 4 ft.

MRS. FERDINAND JEFFRIES (W.)

In formati ■ n che flower is irregular; its "'oTig are curved and

s^’iv.ii--’ Wm flower a shaggy ;:>X :>fcarai/.e. Cole: , deep velvety red - 3 ft.

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DAHLIAS — Continued

MAGPIE. A neat well formed variety with very long narrow petals, claw like in appearance. Color wine red varigated with white and pink shad¬ ing _ 3 ft.

MARION THOMPSON (W). Pure lemon yellow. Flowers large and an exceptionally good keeper as a cut flower. Stems long and stiff. Early and free _ 3 ft.

LAVENDER BEAUTY. A clear, soft lavender shade. Petals deeply ser¬ rated _ 4 ft.

RHEINKONIG. A fine white cactus.

A robust, healthy grower, producing flowers of pure snowy white _ 4 ft.

SNOW AND FANCY DAHLIAS

Price 25c each.

DR. 1. B. PERKINS (W).An ideal white show Dahlia. Its large, pure white flowers are borne on very long stems which hold the flower free above the foliage. Excellent for both cutting and garden decorations _ 5 ft.

GOLDEN SPRAY (W). Large flow¬ ers borne on long stems and pro¬ duced in profusion. Bright golden yellow. A superb variety for cut¬ ting _ 4 ft.

LA FRANCE. Brilliant rose-pink, similar to the rose with the same name. Flowers are gigantic, loosely built and resemble in shape a large double peony _ 4 ft.

LA GRAND MANITOU. (Decora¬ tive.) An immense flower. Color, purple streaked and mottled with crimson. Sometimes solid purple. Very attractive _ 3 ft.

BERCH VON HEEMSTEDE. An ex¬ tra fine Dahlia of large size, fine form, good stem, and excellent keeping qualities. An early and pro¬ fuse bloomer. Color, clear, rich yel¬ low _ 4 ft.

J. B SETH. A brilliant scarlet, has excellent stems. An early and con¬ stant bloomer _ 4 ft.

PURPLE MAINTOU. Extra large, clear purple. A sport from the

popular La Grande Manitou; one of

. the best clear purples _ 3 ft.

MRS. BAGGE. A beautiful Dahlia in both form and color. A pleasing old rose color. Flowers are large and full, and stems long and

MRS. THOS. BURCH (W). Rich old gold, sometimes marked with pink, shading to fawn. An ideal autumn shade and one of the very best of the autumn tinted varieties. Flow¬ ers full size, stems long and rigid, fine for cutting-- _ 4 ft.

MINA BURGLE. A very free flower¬ ing variety. Flowers extra large and clear in color. Popular as a cut¬ ting variety. Dark vivid red, pro¬ duced on good stems _ 4 ft.

MOONBEAM (W). Large flowers borne on excellent stems. Color, clear canary yellow. One of the very best of the light yellows. Blooms very freely and an excellent keeper when cut _ 3 ft.

QUEEN MARY. This is a stronger grower than Delice. A large flower with full rounded center. The color is a soft shade of pink _ 4 ft.

CHOICE CACTUS $2.50 Per Dozen

BOX COLLECTIONS OF DAHLIAS FOR $2.00

These collections are put up in a neat telescope box, packed ready toi ship; 13 varieties, unlabeled. A wide range of colors — red, white, pink, yellow and varigated.

THE PIEECE SEED COMPANY, PUEBLO, COLO.

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FLOWERING SWEET PEAS

PREPARING THE SOIL^Select a warm, sunny place, and if possible, pre¬ pare the ground in the fall by a liberal application of well-rooted manure. If your soil is adobe, use old, coarse ma¬ nure in the spring. Place the fine ma¬ nure as much in the trenches as pos¬ sible.

SOWING THE SEED— After you have the soil well prepared, make a trench six inches deep, sow the seed about one inch apart in the trench, and cover two inches. As the vines grow, draw the earth up to them until the ground is level or slightly lower be¬ tween the rows. Another way: Make two trenches six inches deep from six to eight inches apart and the double rows from eighteen inches to two feet apart, making the ground lower between the rows.

A FEW HINTS — Prepare the ground and get the seed in as early as possible.

Have the ground moist (not soggy wet) when you sow the seed.

Do not irrigate until the plant is through the gi’ound; sprinkle rows to keep the ground moist.

When nicely started, do not let them want for water, sprinkle the vines two or three times a week, but not in the heat of the day.

A small quantity of fertilizer mixed with the ground in the bottom of the trench before planting is very beneficial, and the plant appreciates mulching.

Keep all flowers cut off if you want continuous bloom. When they go to seed that ends flowers.

We are listing only the very best of shades in the Grandiflora and Spencer types of Sweet Peas.

DO NOT USE FRESH MANURE

EARLY ORCHID-FLOWERING SWEET PEAS

A new type of Spencer sweet peas, with all the good characteristics of the others, but full two weeks earlier when planted outside. Price, 30c per oz.

ALL WHITE — Largest pure white.

BLUE JACKET — Large navy blue.

HARMONY — Very large, clear laven¬ der,

HELEN LEWIS — Pine orange sal¬ mon.

HERCULES — Giant rose pink.

LIBERTY — Large bright crimson.

Flowering peas are easily grown. We have the best assortment of colors. Our customers say the finest they have ever grown. Large blooms, long stems.

The following list are grandiflora, large type, flowering sweet peas, and we can recommend all of them of the finest colors. The price of these varie¬ ties is 10c per oz.

AMERICA — Red and white striped.

BLACK KNIGHT— Deep maroon.

DOROTHY ECKFORD— Large white.

FLORA NORTON — Bright blue, with purple tinge.

MRS. E. KENYON — Large primrose.

JANET SCOT — Large, deep pink.

KING EDWARD VII— Very bright red.

LADY HAMILTON— Lavender.

PRIMA DONNA— Pale, soft pink.

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WAVED SPENCER TYPE SWEET PEAS

Having sold out of Sweet Peas last season we offer you a choice selection of mammoth flowering Spencers all in new shades. With proper cultivation these appear in clusters 3 to 4 on stems twelve to eighteen inches in length.

ALEXANDER MALCOLM — Bright scarlet cerise.

ANNIE IRELAND — • Pure white, edged terra-cotta pink.

BARBARA — Salmon.

BLUE PICOTEE — White with blue edge.

CHERUB — Deep cream edged with rose.

DEFIANCE — Orange scarlet.

ALFREDA PEARSON — The best giant shell pink.

ETTA DYKE — Large pure white waved.

GIANT WHITE — Is the largest white.

HAWLMARK LAVENDER— A clear light lavender.

HAWLMARK MAROON— Best deep maroon.

LORD NELSON — Navy blue.

R. F. FELTON — Orchid lavender. i ■

TANGERINE— Improved large orange.

These varieties at 20c per oz. for 10 feet.

HARDY PERENNIAL ROOTS AND BULBS

Start a Perennial Flower Bed This

Spring and Each Year Add a Few

More varieties and See How Satisfac¬ tory They Are.

PHLOX

Red, pink, white, lavender, lilac, deep purple, pale pink with red eye, pure white with pink eye, salmon, scarlet; strong healthy roots. Each, 15c; $1.50 per dozen; postpaid.

GOLDEN GLOW (Hardy)

DOUBLE RUDBECKIA

One of the brightest and most showy among the hardy plants; grows 4 to 5 feet high, producing numerous stems which are laden with double golden yel¬ low flowers. Price, 10c each; $1.00 per dozen.

PEONIES— HARDY

QUEEN VICTORIA — White slight tinged blush. Medium size bloom type, fragrant, early.

L’ESPERANCE — Deep pink, very large, rose type and fragrant. Blooms mid season; stems medium long; excel¬ lent cut flower.

FELIX CROUSSE — Large rose red bloom type; blooms mid-season on me¬ dium long stems and is an excellent cut flower.

FESTIVA MAXIMA— A standard sort of great beauty, very showy and large size. Long stems, double pure white with red spots.

RUBRA SUPERBA— Rich red, late large flower on long stems; very fine for cut flowers.

DELICATISSIMA — Large double flowers of a lilac-rose color, choice late variety.

DORCHESTER— One of the world’s finest. Rose type, long stems, color pink; late.

Above varieties, 50c and 75c each.

IRIS— GERMAN

Golden and brown; ivory and gold; coppery rose and Claret; and Rose. 20c each.

HOLLYHOCKS (Double Strong Field Roots)

The flowers, which are as elegant in shape as a Camelia, form perfect ro- settas of the most lovely shades; separ¬ ate colors in red, white, yellow, pink and maroon. Price 15c each; $1.50 per doz.

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COLUMBINE

Rocky Mountain Columbine Roots Aquilegia (Hardy)

Can be planted in the fall or early spring. Price, per root, postpaid, 20c.

TIGRUM (Tiger Lily)

Each, 15c; $1.50 per dozen. SHASTA DAISY

A mammoth new Daisy, producing pure white flowers with yellow center. Each, 15c; $1.50 per dozen.

BURBANK’S ALASKA DAISY

Flowers four inches across. Excellent for cutting and will keep a full week in water. Keep the blossom buds cut off until the plants are well established. Plant in rich soil; give the plants lots of room and plenty of water. Strong plants. Each, 15c; $1.50 per dozen.

GYSOPHILA PANICULATA (Baby breath) — A beautiful perennial, 2 or 3 feet in height; minute pure white flow¬ ers. For cutting purposes it is exquisite, especially in combination with high col¬ ored flowers. Baby Breath, if cut when in full bloom and hung up in a cool, shady place, can be used for decorations and in bouquets all winter. Price, 15c each.

HARDY ASTERS (Michaelmas Daisy) — Late flowering hardy plants, giving a wealth of bloom at seasons v/hen most other hardy flowers are past. We have three colors — ^blue, white, light lavender. 15c each.

SWEET V/ILLIAM— A general favor- its with all. Mixed colors. Price, 15c each.

CARNATION— (Hardy). Mixed col¬ ors from pure white to dark red. Price, 15c each.

ORIENTAL POPPY— Perfectly hardy. Its large orange scarlet flowers make it one of the most showy of all plants; when cut before the sun strikes the flower in the early morning it will last a long time as a cut-flower. Price, 15c each.

HARDY VINES

CLEMATIS (Paniculata) — A vine of very rapid growth, with handsome, clean, glossy, green foliage. Flowers of medium size, pure white, borne in im¬ mense sheets of a most delicious and penetrating fragrance. The flowers ap¬ pear in September. Should be provided with trellis or something to climb on as soon as starts its growth. Price, 2-year- old, 25c each.

CLEMATIS (Jackmani) — This variety with its strong, healthy growth and rich, deep velvety purple flowers, is the most satisfactory of its class. Should be pruned early in the spring. Price, 75c each.

HONEYSUCKLE — Scarlet Trumpet. A rapid growing Honeysuckle, with clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers. Price, 25c each.

HONEYSUCKLE (Halleana)— A vig¬ orous grower. Flowers yellow and white; very fragrant. Price, 25c each.

WISTERIA — A rapid climber, pro¬ ducing long sprays of purple flowers. 2- year-old roots, 25c each.

POLYGONUM — This is the popular Silver Lace Vine. It is a vigorous grow¬ er, obtaining a height of ten to fifteen feet, producing numerous small creamy white flowers through the summer and fall. Two-year-old roots, each 75c.

ROSES

About March 15 we will have the fol¬ lowing Climbers and Hybrid Tea Roses. These are strong, healthy two-year-old roots. Price, 75c each.

AMERICAN BEAUTY- Robust Red Climber.

MARY WALLACE— Shell pink, rose base.

CRIMSON RAMBLER— Clusters of scarlet red.

GOLDEN OPHELIA — Tea, golden yellow.

LOS ANGELES — Tea, salmon pink and yellow.

MAM AM _ CHO CHET— Tea, silvery rose and white.

SENSATION— Tea, double, scarlet.

SOUV. CLAUD. FERNET- Tea, very fine yellow.

TEMPLAR — Tea, fragrant red color.

RADIANCE — Tea, most reliable pink.

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DARWIN TULIPS

For Fall Planting

BARON DE LA TONNAYE— Car¬ mine pink, margined blush.

CLARA BUTT — Delicate salmon rose.

DARWIN YELLOW — Rich yellow flowers.

EUROPE — Bright, carmine red.

FARNCOMBE SAUNDERS — Very large, fine, red.

GLOW — Bright, vermillion scarlet.

MADAME . KERLAGE— Large lilac rose, blush edge.

PRIDE OF HAARLEM — Brilliant rosy carmine.

VALENTINE— Light lavender.

WHITE QUEEN— The best white.

ZULU — Large purple black.

We will have a stock of Narcissus, Daffodils, Jonquils, Hyacinths, Crocus, Sciila, Snowdrops, Freesias and Double and Single Tulips in separate colors. Write us for a price list about Septem¬ ber 15. We will be pleased to mail you one and receive your orders.

HOW TO MAKE A HOT BED

In the first place select a suitable lo¬ cation, as to convenience in securing water to irrigate with, sheltered as much as possible, and exposure to the south. Heating material, fresh horse manure containing a liberal quantity of straw bedding. The manure should be forked over and shaken apart, and if dry, watered and allowed to stand a few days, then forked over in a pile, and allowed to heat again. Dig a pit about two feet deep and about one foot larger all around. The usual size is six feet across, and as long as you want the hot bed. Sash are three by six feet, so the length of your bed will be regulated by the number of sash used. Then fill the bed with manure, and be careful to spread it even, and pack thoroughly as you fill ill to within six inches of the top of the ground. Then put on your frame, inch lumber will do for the frame. Make the back twelve inches and the front six inches. Cover with sash, and let the heat ccm.e up, and then run down before covering with soil. It generally takes two or three days for the heat to pass off, then cover with clean, dry soil, if possible. Care should be taken to even¬ ly^ distribute the soil so it will settle evenly, and this gives you even heat all over the bed. The soii should be about six inches deep. Bank up all around the outside of the frame with manure, and as it settles add more manure to keep it even to the top. It is best to sow the seed in rows from four to six inches apart. Keep the bed moist and venti¬ lated to avoid damping off.

While we exervice the greatest care to have all seeds pure and reliable, we do not give any warranty, expressed or implied. If the purchaser does not ac¬ cept the seeds on these terms and condi¬ tions, they must be returned at once, and the money that has been paid for same will be refunded.

We prepay postage on all garden and flower seeds, except peas, beans and corn.

THE PIERCE SEED COMPANY, PUEBLO, COLO.

FLOWER SEEDS

Postpaid.

Flower seeds sent by mail on receipt of price. Full cultural directions on each package. In our list you will find A, B, or P, to each variety. A for ANNUALS, which grow, bloom and die the first year from seed. B for BIENNIALS, bloom the second year from the seed, then die; though many, if sown early in the spring will flower the first year. P for PER¬ ENNIALS, usually bloom the second year from seed, and continue to grow and bloom for many years; some will also bloom the first year if sown early.

Alyssum, Sweet (A) white.

Ageratum (A) Tom Thumb, blue. Arolinub (A) everlasting.

Amaranthus (A) Joseph’s Coat.

Aster (A) China, mixed.

Aster (A) Comet, mixed.

Asparagus (P) ornamental.

Aquilegia (P) Columbine, mixed. Bachelor Button (A) mixed'.

Balsams (A) double extra choice mixed. Beilis (P) pure white, double daisy. Calendula (A) Pot Marigold, double mixed.

Calliopsis (A) mixed.

Campanula (A) Canterbury Bells.

Canna (A) Crozy’s finest mixed. Candytuft (A) fine mixed.

Candytuft (A) white.

Carnation (A) double mixed.

Cantaurea (A) Margariettea, sweet scented.

Carnation (A) Margaret.

Centaurea (A) Cyanus cornflower. Celosia (A) Chinese wool flower, mixed. Celosia (A) Pres. Theires, double cocks¬ comb.

Celosia (A) Cockscomb, dwarf mixed. Chrysanthemum (A) double mixed. Chrysanthemum (A) single mixed. Clematis (A) blue.

Cobea (A) scandens.

Columbine (P) double mixed.

Coreopsis (A) fine mixed.

Cosmos (Double Crested) Early mixed. Cosmos (A) fine mixed.

Cosmos (A) early mixed.

Cucumber, Wild (A) mixed.

Cypress Vine (A).

California Poppy (A) yellow.

Dahlia (A) double mixed.

Dianthus (A) China pink, double mixed. Feverfew (A).

Foxglove (P) mixed.

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Geranium, mixed.

Globe Amaranths (A) mixed.

Gourds (A) ornamental.

Giallardia (A).

Heliotrope (P) mixed.

Helichrysum (Everlasting Straw Flow¬ er) mixed.

Hollyhock (B) Alleghany.

Hollyhock (P) mixed, double mixed. Humulus (A) Japanese Hops.

Ice Plant (A).

Job’s Tears (A) ornamental.

Larkspur (P) finest mixed.

Lantana (A) mixed.

Lathrus (P) Sweet Peas.

Lobelia (A) fine mixed.

Linum (A) scarlet flax.

Matricara (A) Unicorn Plant.

Marigold (A) French Dwarf.

Mignonette (A) large flovv^ered. Mignonette (A) sweet.

Morning Glory, tall.

Morning Glory, dwarf.

Musk Plant (A).

Myosotis (P) Blue Forget-Me-Not. Nasturtium, dwarf.

Nasturtium (A) tall mixed.

Nicotiana (A).

Pansy (P) German mixed.

Pansy (P) Giant Trimadean mixed. Petunia (A) fine mixed.

Phlox (A) Drummodi, mixed.

Phlox (A) Star of Yudelinburg, mixed. Phlox (P) mixed.

Pink (A) China.

Poppy (A) Carnation Flower.

Poppy (A) Shirley.

Poppy (A) California, yellow.

Poppy (A) Iceland, double,

Portulacca (A) mixed, double. Portulacca (A) mixed, single.

Salpiglosis (A) dwarf, mixed.

Salvia, Splendens.

Scabiosa (A) dwarf, mixed.

Smilax.

Snapdragon (A) dvfarf, mixed.

Stocks (A) Cut and Come Again. Sunflower (A) double, globe-shaped. Sweet Peas (A) mixed.

Sweet V/illiam (P) double, mixed.

Sweet William (P) single, mixed. Verbena (A) mixed.

Violet (P) blue, sweet scented.

Virginia Creeper.

Wall Flower, German; double, mixed. Wild Cucumber Vine.

Zinna (A) dwarf, mixed.

ALL FLOWER SEEDS ON THIS PAGE 5c PER PACKAGE.

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ARTICHOKES

Require a deep, rich, sandy loam with plenty of well-rooted manure. Sow seed in April or May; when large enough, transplant in rows three to four feet apart, two feet in the rows. They reach maturity the second year. Also may be sown in hotbed in February and trans¬ planted in May. In this way crop may be gathered first season. The heads should be cut off before ripening for culinary purposes.

Select Large Green Globe, per packet,

lac.

ASPARAGUS

Sow in drills one foot apart, and when the plants are 4 or 5 inches high they should be thinned out so the plants will be 9 inches apart in the rows. Keep the weeds down thoroughly the first year, else they choke down the young seed¬ lings. The deeper the soil and greater the abundance of manure that is used the greater the crop. The experience of Colorado gardeners is that Asparagus can be cut from one to tv/o years earlier than in the east. It is t?:e most profit¬ able crop groY/n on the market.

One oinme seed to a 6-foot drill.

WASHINGTON — The color is rich dark green. Long, thick, straight shoots and the best flavor. Oz., 15c; 14 lb., 50c.

EARLY ARGENTEUIL— Earlier, larger and better than the standard Con- nover’s Colossal. Oz., 10c; Vi Ib., 25c; lb., 75c.

CONOVER’S COLOSSAI^A stand¬ ard variety. Oz., 10c; *4 lb., 25c; Ib^ 75c.

PALMETTO — A vigorous growing sort, considered by many the best va¬ riety. Oz., lOc; Vi lb., 25c; lb., 75c.

BARR’S MAMMOTH— This variety is largely grown for the Eastern markets, and in some localities is the only one grown. Oz., 10c; '/4 lb., 25c; lb., 75c,

WE CAN SUPPLY ASPARAGUS ROOTS IN SEASON — Two-year-old roots, per doz., 25c; per 100 by express, $1.00; mail, per 100, $1.25. Special price per 1,000 on application.

We prepay postage on all garden and flower seeds, except peas, beans and corn.

BEANS

60 Pounds to the Bushel.

Select light, Vvmrrn soil; plant when danger of frost is past in spring, about two feet apart in drills; cover one inch deep; 1 lb. to 50 feet to drill; 75 to 90 lbs. seed to acre. Include postal charges with j/our order if sent by mail.

BWAPvF OS BUSH

RED VALENTINE — Green pods; early; nearly whole crop can be picked at one time; desirable for market gar¬ deners. Lb., 25c.

BURPEE’S STRINGLESS (Green Pod) — Extra early stringless; a very fine bean for market gardeners and home use; pods round and fleshy, free from strings. Lb., 35c.

EARLY STRINGLESS GREEN REF¬ UGEE — One of the best early bush beans for home gardens. Pods are round, average about 5 inches in length* They are fleshy, tender, brittle and en¬ tirely free from strings. The best can¬ ning bean. Per lb., 35c.

DAVIS’ WHITE KIDNEY WAX— Very productive; early, rustless; its com¬ mercial value as a white kidney bean is unsurpassed; in time of over-production as a snap bean let them go to seed and they will sell as a dry bean. Lb., 35c.

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BEANS — Continued.

LONGFELLOW — A very excellent va¬ riety of French origin, moderately early and very productive. Pods dark green, 6 inches long, very slender, straight and round. Tender fine grained, good qual¬ ity and makes an excellent canning sort. Per Ib., 25c.

REFUGEE WAX STRINGLESS— The popular canning variety, mid-season very hardy, vigorous and productive. Pods about 5 inches long, slender, regu¬ larly curved, well filled depressions, fleshy, fine grained, excellent quality, color a pale yellow. Per lb., 25c.

GIANT STRINGLESS (Green Pod)— This bean has the same good quality of Burpee’s Stringless Green Pod, but verr much larger. Early and prolific. Lb., 35c.

WARDWELL’S KIDNEY WAX— A second early long flat pod, nearly all stringless; a very desirable variety, good shipper. Lb., 25c.

GOLDEN. WAX OR BUTTER— Yel¬ low pods; stringless; early and fine qual¬ ity; very desirable. Lb., 25c.

BLACK WAX— Prolific, round, yellow pods; stringless; earliest of wax varie¬ ties, superior for bean soup. Lb., 25c.

CRANBERRY OR HORTICULTUR¬ AL — A popular old variety; very pro¬ ductive; to be used either for snap shorts or dry shell beans. Lb., 25c.

MEXICAN LIMA, AXTEC, CALI¬ FORNIA BUTTER— Are the different names to this very fine table bean. Try them this season. A large, white, oval¬ shaped bean, used in green state same as Limas, and considered very fine when dry; they require no poles, being a dwarf bush bean. Lb., 20c.

BURPEE’S IMPORTED DWARF, OR BUSH LIMA — A perfect bush form of true, luscious large lima bean; bushes grow from 18 to 20 inches high, of stout growth, yet branching vigorously; an immense yielder; the dry beans are larger than Henderson’s Bush Lima. Lb., 30c.

BOUNTIFUL — A very early and pro¬ ductive green pod bean, pods about 7 inches long, semi-round, straight and stringless. Sixty days from planting to your table. Per lb., 25c.

BROAD WINDSOR— Should be plant¬ ed in rows eighteen inches apart allow¬ ing one foot for each plant; fine as a green shell bean or dried and have an agreeable flavor and high nutritive value. Per lb., 20c.

NAVY — Colorado grown. §10.G0 per 100 lbs.

PINTO — Colorado grown. $8.00 cwt.

Always incliide parcel post charges if sent by mail.

BEANS-— POLE OR RUNNING

EXTRA EARLY LIMA— This new Lima bean has all the good qualities of the Limas, but is much earlier which makes it a good acquisition to Colorado. Lb., 30c.

SCARLET RUNNER— Cultivated for the beauty of its flowers; also a useful vegetable. Lb., 40c.

KENTUCKY WONDER, OR OLD HOMESTEAD — This most popular va¬ riety is an improved large strain of Southern Prolific. Green pod. They are solid, meaty and stringless when young, and of fine quality. If pods are gath¬ ered before they mature the vines will continue to bear to the end of the sea¬ son. Lb., 30c.

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DETROIT DARK RED TURNIP— One of the most popular deep red turnip beets for market gardeners and home use. Tops small, upright growing, roots globular and smooth, flesh deep bright red. Very crisp and tender. Oz., 10c; Vi lb., 25c; lb., 70c.

While we exercise the greatest care to have all seeds pure and reliable, we do not give any warranty, expressed or implied. If the purchaser does not ac¬ cept the seeds on these terms and condi¬ tions, they must be returned at once, and the money that has been paid for same will be refunded.

BEAN S — Continued.

DUTCH CASE KNIFE— An early va¬ riety; large pods; very productive; good for shell beans. Lb., 30c.

CUT SHORT — Red speckled pole bean, green pod. This is the old corn-field bean. Lb., 20c.

LAZY WIFE POLE— A round white seed, green pods, stringless; grows long pods in clusters. Lb., 20c.

BEETS

Beets require a rich soil. Sow in drills 14 to 16 inches apart, one inch in depth; thin to 4 or 5 inches. For early use, sow as soon as the ground can be worked in the spring.

CRIMSON GLOBE — A very popular variety among market gardeners; medi¬ um size, deep crimson flesh; a good main crop although grown for early. Oz., 10c; Vi lb., 25c; lb., 70c.

NEW ECLIPSE — An early variety; globe shape; small top; very sweet; flesh fine, dark blood color. Oz., 10c; Vi lb., 25c; lb., 70c.

CROSBY’S IMPORTED EGYPTIAN — A very superior strain of blood-red Egyptian; not so flat as the ordinary Egyptian; form turnip-shaped beets in its early growth, thereby making it a very desirable variety for bunching; few small tops, very small root; of very fine quality. Oz., 10c; Vi lb.,. 25c; lb., 70c.

LONG BLOOD — A long red beet. Oz., 10c; Vi lb., 25c; lb., 70c.

SWISS CHARD OR SEA KALE BEET — The leaves are used for greens and the broad stems are used the same as Asparagus. It soon sprouts after cut¬ ting and gives several crops each season. Used quite extensively for poultry.

LARGE RIBBON (White) oz. 20c.

GIANT LUCULLUS (New) oz., 20c.

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SUGAR BEETS AND MANGEL WURZEL FOR STOCK FEED

CULTURE — As all Mangels require a deep soil in order to grow well, plow and subsoil from a foot to 18 inches, and apply plenty of rich stable manure. Sow from April 10 to last of May, 4 to 5 pounds to the acre in rows 18 inches to 2 feet part, and thin to 18 inches in rows. As soon as frost occurs, dig the crop. In order to be well preserved for gradual consumption during the winter. Mangel Wurzel should be heaped to a height of 4 to 6 feet on a dry, sloping situation, and covered lightly with straw, hay or corn stalks and enough soil to keep the covering from blowing off. As soon as this soil becomes frozen cover all about 8 or 10 inches deep with more soil. By following up this gradual process of covering, all danger of heating will be obviated and the roots will keep in per¬ fect order.

MANGEL WURZEL, MAMMOTH LONG RED, one of the largest and best croppers.

GIANT STOCK FEEDING MANGEL WURZEL OR HALF MANGEL, HALF SUGAR BEET — This variety is grown more each year, is a good yielding stock beet and suitable for all kinds of stock, producing nearly as heavy a yield per acre as Mangel Wurzel.

MANGEL WURZEL, GOLDEN TANKARD — Valuable yellow fleshed variety, said to contain a large per cent of sugar; very productive; matures early, growing nearly all above the ground, is very easy to harvest.

MANGEL WURZEL, SLUDSTRUP— A new and very productive Mangel Wur¬ zel. Grow about half out of the ground and taper from the middle to each end. Flesh slightly tinged with yellow. Tops green and comparatively small. Very easy to harvest. This variety has made 40 tons per acre on well prepared ground.

Price — Lb.

Mammoth Long Red Mangel Murzel 35c

Golden Tankard Mangel Wurzel - 35c

Sludstrup _ 35c

Giant Stock Feeding Mangel - 35c

We make special prices on large lots.

BROCOLLI

Grow plants and cultivate same as cabbage. Plant 2 feet apart each way when plants are about 4 inches high.

GREEN CHRISTMAS CALABRESE — Oz., 25c.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Sow and cultivate same as cabbage. Transplant 1 foot apart in rows which should be 10 inches apart.

DANISH GIANT — Short stem. The very best and surest strain. Oz., 15c; »/4 lb., 50c; lb., $1.75.

CABBAGE

Cabbage will thrive on any good land. Plow deep and manure freely. The early varieties are sown in hot-beds in Febru¬ ary; the late sorts in the month of April. Plant in rows about 20 inches apart, 2 feet between the rows. One ounce of seed produces 2,500 to 3,000 plants.

EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD (True Seed) — The most popular and valuable early variety; sure to head; good size; pyramidial in shape. Oz., 25c; J4 lb., 70c.

THE CHARLESTON, OR LARGE EARLY WAKEFIELD — The same shape and character as the Early Jersey Wakefield, but larger. Oz., 30c; Yi lb., 90c.

EARLY DUTCH FLAT— A first-class second early; round, flat variety. Oz., 30c; V4 lb., 90c.

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CABBAGE — Continued

EARLIEST OF ALL— The earliest round headed cabbage. About a week earlier than Copenhagen Market. It produces a uniform crop, large round heads, green in color, fine in texture and flavor, an excellent shipping variety. Price, per oz., 40c; *4 lb., $1.00.

HENDERSON’S EARLY SUMMER— The earliest large heading cabbage; growth very compact and a desirable sort. Oz., 30c; 1/4 lb., $1.00.

COPENHAGEN MARKET— A new extra early, round head cabbage, from Denmark. Short stem, head solid and large and of excellent quality. Matures very early and nearly all can be har¬ vested at one time. Oz., 30c; >4 lb., 70c.

ENKHUIZEN GLORY— A most val¬ uable second early cabbage that is be¬ coming quite popular. It produces fine, marketable heads as early as Early Sum¬ mer, but round ball-like heads of fine leaf, not as coarse as Ball Head. Keeps well and can be used for fall and winter. Oz., 25c; >/4 lb., 70c.

GOLDEN ACRE CABBAGE— Some¬ times called Norsman, and very closely resembles the Copenhagen Market, but more fixed in type, growing very uni¬ form, a little bit darker in color, heads usually maturing at the same time. Can be set closer together as there are very few leaves. Price, per oz., 50c; lb., $1.00.

PREMIUM FLAT DUTCH— A fine strain of Flat Dutch, extensively grown for fall and winter use. Oz., 30c; lb., $1.00.

KISSEN — Dark red. Very valuable for pickling. Oz., 30c.

DANISH ROUND HEAD, OR SHORT STEM — A standard late variety, very solid and one of the best keepers. Can be set out closer and must be planted 10 to 20 days earlier than late Flat Dutch, as it takes longer to grow and mature. Oz., 30c; '/4 lb., 70c.

DANISH BALL HEAD, TALL STEM — The same as the Danish Round Head except the heads are grown on longer stems. Some large growers prefer this variety. Oz., 30c; i/4 lb., 90c.

SAVOY NETTED— This is the finest of the Savoy class; heads large, very solid and compact. Oz., 40c; lb., $1.30.

WINNIGSTADT — The reliable stand¬ ard sort for market gardeners, pointed head of medium size. A rich green color and fine texture makes it very desirable for retail trade. Can be used for vdn- ter. Oz., 25c; *4 lb., 60c; lb., $2.00.

We test our garden seeds and field seeds for germination before offering them for sale.

CAULIFLOWER

One ounce seed produces 1,500 to 2,000 plants.

Requires same treatment and culture as cabbage.

Our seed has proven the best grown by market gardeners near Pueblo, and they now order their seed in advance to be sure and get the right strain.

We import our Early Snowball Cauli¬ flower seed direct from a Denmark grower, and know that the strain is the very best for this locality.

HARTNER’S SELF - PROTECTING SNOWBALL — This strain of cauliflower is highly recommended, as it is early and a heavy yielder. It is of average size and very firm heads. Foliage very dense and overlaps the tender flowers protecting them from the hot sun and making it almost a sure crop. We high¬ ly recommend this to growers of cauli¬ flower. Per oz., $2.50.

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IMPORTED LONG ORANGE— The standard field carrot. Oz., 10c; Yi lb., 25c; lb. 70c.

Early Snowball Cauliflower

EARLY SNOWBALL — The earliest; the surest header; the most profitable; the best variety for either the market or the family garden. Early Snowball Cauliflower is superior to all others for the reason that its growing, compact habits enables one-third more to be planted on the same space of ground than can be done with any other variety. It does equally well for late planting. Price, pkg., 25c; 14 oz., 75c; oz., $2.00.

ERFURT — Extra early dwarf; plants dwarf and compact, forming good size heads. Pkg., 25c; % oz., 75c; oz., $2.25.

We prepay postage on all Garden and Flower Seeds, except Peas, Beans and Corn.

CARROTS

Sow in early spring in rows from 10 to 15 inches apart. Carrots require rich, deep, mellow soil. Thin to about 4 inches apart. Sow 2V2 pounds of seed to the acre.

Carrots are one of the best root crops to feed horses and cattle, especially growing colts.

GUERANDE, OR OX HEART— A new French carrot; it is intermediate be¬ tween the half-long and long varieties; of most beautiful shape and color. Oz., 10c; 14 Ib., 25c; lb., 70c.

CHANTENAY — ^Very productive. Me¬ dium early and of excellent quality. Deep orange red in color. One of the best in quality for home market or gar¬ den. Oz., 10c ; 14 lb., 30c; lb., 80c.

EARLY HALF-LONG DANVERS— One of the most productive and one of the best for field culture; sweet and ten¬ der. Oz., 10c; 14 Ib. 25c; lb., 70c.

Intermediate. Oz., 10c; 14 lb., 30c; lb., 80c.

WHITE BELGIAN— When young the roots are mild and delicate, and when full grown are valuable for stock. Oz., 10c; 14 lb., 30c; lb., 70c.

NANTES STUMP ROOT— Half long, blunt end and very small tap root; very little core, flesh orange color and fine for table use on account of flavor. Oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; Ib., 80c.

CELERY

Celery is grown in abundance in and around Pueblo, and without contradic¬ tion the best celery that is grown. For late and winter use. Golden Self Blanch¬ ing and Pascal celery are the varieties grown for shipping.

Sow seeds in hot-bed; transplant 4 inches apart when 3 inches high, in fine¬ ly pulverized soil; water and protect until well rooted, then transplant into rows 5 or 6 feet apart either on surface or in well manured trenches a foot in depth; set the, plants from 6 to 8 inches apart.

To blanch, draw the earth around the plants from time to time, taking care not to cover top of center shoots.

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CELERY — Continued

For late planting the seed should be sown in open ground, in beds, with rows about 6 inches apart.

One ounce of seed produces 10,000 plants; 4 ounces enough plants for one acre.

Golden Self Blanching Celery

GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING— Simi¬ lar to the White Plume in its self¬ blanching characteristics; very solid and of a rich, nutty flavor; plants of a yel¬ lowish green color; as tlney mature the inner stems and leaves turn a beautiful yellow. Grown for both early and late use. Oz., $1.00; 1/4. lb., $3.50. Our Gold¬ en Self-Blanching Celery Seed is French grown.

JERSEY GOLDEN PLUME (New)— Of the finest without strings, sweet, succulent, crisp and tender, solid, rapid growing heart; does not grow hollow. All good eating, even the leaves. Brings highest price on the market. The best self' blanching yet produced here. Price, per oz., $1.50.

WHITE PLUME CELERY— The earl- 1 iest, handsomest and easiest grown, and | undoubtedly the earliest celery grown in Colorado. Oz., 30c; I/4 lb., $1.00. ]

AMERICAN GROWN GIANT PASCAL— Price, oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 75c; 1 lb., $2.25.

GIANT PASCAL (French) — Without any exception, this is the sweetest and best flavored celery grov/n. On account of its fine keeping qualities, it is con¬ sidered the best winter variety. The plants are usually started early in cold frames, and trans¬ planted in the trenches about June 10th to 20th. Price, oz., 30c; per lb., $2.50.

EASY BLANCHING— A new variety i of great merit, dwarf and compact with light green foliage. It is a second early, j a first rate keeper with thick, solid ; stalks of extra fine quality; pure white, i heavy and crisp. Oz., 35c; lb., $1.15. »

LARGE PAIGUE CELERIAC, OR I TURNIP ROOTED— The root of which | is turnip-shaped; is cooked or sliced and 1 used with vinegar; more hardy than | - celery. Oz., 25c. .

CHICORY ■ '

LARGE ROOTED — The leaves are ^ used for salads, and dried roots of this i variety are used as a substitute for cof- i fee. Oz., 15c; lb., 50c.

CHERVIL

■■ i

Cultivate and use the curly variety of ^ Chervil like Parsley. Sow in early spring { i in drills one foot apart. >

CURLED — Leaves used for flavoring |j and garnishing. Per oz., 10c. |

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CORN

Drop in hills 3 feet apart, and leave 4 plants to the hill. Plant at intervals from early spring to midsummer. Crop short on many varieties.

Eight pounds to an acre. If sent by mail, parcel post rates.

WHITE COB CORY— The earliest sweet corn grown; ears of fair size; very sweet; it matures for table use in 52 days. Try it. Lb., 20c.

GOLDEN BANTAM — Produces ^ ears measuring from 5 inches to 7 inches long; a deliciously sweet flavor and very tender corn when cooked. It is a very fine variety for home gardens. Lb., 20c.

EARLY ADAMS — A very early mar¬ ket variety; ears good size, but short. Lb., 15c.

BANTAM EVERGREEN— Golden Bantam crossed with StowelTs Ever¬ green. In size, not so small as Golden Bantam and not as large as StowelFs Evergreen, but has the good eating qualities of both. Lb., 30c.

COUNTRY GENTLEMAN— A very sweet corn medium late, very produc¬ tive; small cob, kernel shoe-peg shape; retains its delicate tenderness and flavor even when a little old. Lb., 25c.

STOWELL’S EVERGREEN — Hardy and productive; very tender and sugary, remaining a long time in condition for boiling; our strain is the best. Lb., 25c.

GOLDEN SUNSHINE— A very early sweet corn a few days ahead of Golden Bantam, ears about the same size and very sweet. Per lb., 20c.

BLACK MEXICAN — One of the sweetest varieties, color when in roast¬ ing ear white tinged with purple, getting darker with age. Price per lb., 20c.

CORN SALAD

BROAD LEAVED— Oz., 10c; V4 lb., 25c.

CRESS OR PEPPER GRASS

A well known pungent salad. Requires to be sown thickly and covered lightly at frequent inteiwals to keep up a succes¬ sion, as it runs to seed.

EXTRA CURLED — ^Very fine; maybe cut two or three times. Oz., 10c; *4 lb., 20c; lb., 60c.

CRESS— WATER

This is a well known, hardy perennial aquatic plant, grown along the margin of running streams, ditches and ponds. Sow along water edge, and when once started will increase by spreading of roots and seeding. It has pleasant pung¬ ent taste. Used mostly for greens. Oz., 50c.

CUCUMBERS

Drop in hills 4 to 6 feet apart, as soon as the weather becomes settled and warm; scatter 8 or 10 seeds to the hill; cover half an inch deep, pat down with hoe.

One ounce of seed will plant about 50 hills.

EARLY FORTUNE— This is a new early cucumber; good size. Actually proven by many expert growers to be the earliest and best Dark Green White spine cucumber on earth. Wonderfully productive; a model in shape. Oz., 10c; Y4 lb., 25c; lb., $1.00.

FORDHOOK FAMOUS— One of the largest and most fleshy and fine flavored White Spine type. Oz., 10c; Y4 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

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CUCUMBERS— Continued

CLARK’S SPECIAI^Developed over a period of years for critical market garden trade. It is a good shipper and will hold its color and firmness when handled over a long distance. A very attractive deep green, the darkest green cucumber that we know of. Uniform in lengths, 8 to 10 inches, smooth in ap¬ pearance, small seed pocket and excel¬ lent for slicing. Per Ib., $1.50.

DAVIS PERFECT — A new variety; large, even fruit of fine form; dark, rich green skin; very few seeds, and solid white flesh. A good bearer. Oz., 10c; ^ lb., 30c; lb. $1.00.

ARLINGTON WHITE SPINE — For market use this variety is much superior to the old White Spine. Oz., 10c; lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

LONG GREEN — Old standard variety; firm and crisp; for general family use, there is no better. Oz., 10c; *4 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

GREEN PROLIFIC (Pickling)— As a pickling variety is unsurpassed; its characteristics are uniform growth, hardy, ever-producing cucumbers, not too large for pickling; very productive. Oz., 10c; V4 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

BOSTON PICKLING (Pickling) — A very productive kind of superior qual¬ ity; largely grown by market gardeners about Boston. Oz., 10c; Yi lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

SNOW PICKLING— A selection from Chicago pickling and preferred by many. It is one of the most prolific of the pick¬ ling cucumbers. Oz., 10c; Y4 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

JAPANESE CLIMBING CUCUM¬ BERS — This new cucumber is a strong and vigorous grower; the young plants are bushy; when established may be grown on fence or trellis, thus saving space. Oz., 15c.

EGG PLANT

Sow in hot-beds very early in spring and transplant to 2 or 3 feet apart in rich, warm soil. One ounce seed pro¬ duces about 1,000 plants.

BLACK BEAUTY— Fruit jet black; round and very solid, quite early, and a very fine variety. Yi oz., 20c; Yi oz., 25c; oz., 40c.

NEW YORK IMPROVED PURPLE— The best variety in cultivation; early; a sure cropper and of fine quality. Y\ oz., 20c; Yi oz., 25c; oz., 40c.

ENDIVE

One ounce seed for 150 feet drill.

WHITE CURLED— Not only useful as a salad but is highly ornamental from its delicate cut and colored leaves; it is much used for garnishing. Oz., 15c; Y\ lb., 50c.

BROAD LEAVED BATAVIA— Chief¬ ly used in soups and stews; required to be tied up for blanching. Oz., 15c; Y\ lb., 50c.

KALE

Sow and cultivate same as cabbage.

GREEN CURLED SCOTCH— A very popular variety; very hardy; improved by frost. Oz., 15c; Y^ lb., 50c.

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KOHL RABI

A vegetable intermediate between the cabbage and the turnip. Cultivate same as cabbage.

One ounce of seed will make about 2,000 plants.

EARLY WHITE VIENNA — a greenish white outside; flesh white and tender while young; the best condition for use is when the bulbs are 3 or 4 inches in diameter. Oz., 20c; lb., 75c.

LEEK

LARGE ROUEN — A large and excel¬ lent variety. Price, oz., 15c; 14 lb., 50c; lb., $1.75.

LETTUCE

Sow in rows about 12 inches apart, thin to 8 or 10 inches if you wish it to head. The more rapid the growth the better the quality.

One ounce seed for 100 square feet or 120 feet of drill.

BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON— one of the very best that is grown, used exten¬ sively for forcing under glass, a light green; a standard among the market gardeners. Oz., 10c; *4 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

GRAND RAPIDS — This is the best forcing variety, originating near Grand Rapids, Mich., and it has proved in this vicinity the very best ever grown under glass; it is handsome in appearance; a very strong grower, not so liable to rot as the Black Seeded Simpson; it will keep from wilting after cutting longer than any other variety, thus making it a good shipper. Oz., 15c; ^4 lb., 50c; lb., $1.50.

WONDERFUL, OR NEW YORK — This is the leading variety of head let¬ tuce grown in the Hard Scrabble district and shipped in car lots to the Eastern markets. A very prolific lettuce; heads of immense size, and closely folded; inner leaves well blanched, outer leaves deep, rich green. Oz., 20c; ‘4 lb., 60c; lb., $2.25.

PRIZE HEAD — A fine variety; forms mammoth heads; very hardy; good for home use. The color is rich brown; very tender. Oz., 15c; lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

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LETTUCE— Continued.

TRIANON COS (Self-c losing) — The Cos lettuces are quite distinct, and are popular on ac¬ count of their ten¬ der, crisp leaves and delicious flavor. The leaves are long and narrow, and need to be tied up to bleach white. Oz., 10c; Yi lb., 30c.

HANSON — Heads very large, solid, and crisp, and of fine flavor; free from bitter taste; light green, almost white. Oz., 10c; Y4 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

BIG BOSTON — One of the best head¬ ing lettuce for general crop; fine qual¬ ity and flavor; good shipper. Oz., 10c; 1/4 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

DENVER MARKET — An early varie¬ ty of head lettuce, used extensively for forcing, but does equally well in open ground; it forms large, solid heads of light green color; very crisp and tender; is slow to go to seed; a distinct Colorado variety. Oz., 10c; Yt lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

MUSKMELONS

Should have a warm, light soil. Drop a dozen seeds in hills 5 or 6 feet apart, thin to 4 or 5 plants to a hill, when out of danger from insects. One ounce of seed to about 60 hills.

HALE’S BEST — Originated in the Im¬ perial Valley in California, salmon flesh of exceptional thickness, shape is oval with heavy netting and fairly prominent ridge. Its chief value, so far, is its earliness, about 70 days. Oz., 10c; *4 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

EDEN GEM — Is a type of green fleshed Rocky Ford, the shape is round and very uniform in size, the netting is very heavy, completely covering the melon. Flesh is very thick, while the vine is rust resisting, producing a good crop of uniform fruit. About 87 days. Oz., 10c; »/4 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

EARLY WATERS— An early type of the green fleshed Rocky Ford canta¬ loupe; flesh is rather thin, shape is round, and ridge almost invisible, while the netting is very heavy — about 87 days. Oz., 10c; Yi lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

HACKENSACK — A very large green fleshed melon; quite flat in shape, with very prominent ribs and heavy netting. The flesh is remarkably thick, sweet and spicy. While a little late in maturing, this melon is widely used. About 94 days. Oz., 10c; Yi lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

POLLACK 10-25 — It is the same as the Rocky Ford, except that the flesh is salmon tinted, instead of green, the fruits are extremely uniform, heavily netted, with no trace of ribs. The vines are rust resistant. It is second early and a good shipper — about 96 days. Oz., 10c; !4 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

HEARTS OF GOLD — An improve¬ ment from Hoodoo, this melon runs very uniform in size. It is a splendid ship¬ ping variety and is increasing in use; seed cavity is remarkably small, pink flesh and moderate amount of netting, with fairly distinct ribs; 92 days. Oz., 10c; Yi lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

LONG YELLOW — A long melon, large and with pink flesh. Heavily netted and ribbed, is exceptionally sweet and spicy, has no keeping qualities — must be con¬ sumed soon after picking; 94 days. Oz., 10c; Yi lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

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MUSKMELONS— Continued

MONTREAL MARKET — An extreme¬ ly large, green fleshed variety with very deep ribs and heavy netting. This melon is a standard good quality kind, it is roundish in shape and the vines are very prolific. Very often weighs. 12 lbs. each; 94 days. Oz., 10c; ‘4 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

HONEY BALL — Cross between Honey Dew and Cannon Ball, perfectly round, covered with netting. The flesh is green¬ ish, seed cavity exceedingly small and edible to the very rind. While very sweet, yet there is some of the spicyness of the green fleshed cantaloupes; 100 days. Oz., 10c; lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

HONEY DEW — The shape of the Honey Dew is almost perfectly round, the skin smooth and a light cream in color. When immature the skin is white, changing to a light cream as it ap¬ proaches maturity. The flesh is green, and properly stored, it will remain edible for months; 100 days. Oz., 10c; ^4 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

CASABA (GOLDEN BEAUTY)— This variety has a beautiful golden color, when matured, with a wrinkled skin. The size is somewhat smaller than the Honey Dew, with a white flesh very sweet and spicy. They are most lus¬ trous; 105 days. Oz., 10c; 14 lb., 30c; ib., $1.00.

While we exercise the greatest care to have all seeds pure and reliable, we ^ do not give any warranty, expressed or im¬ plied. If the purchaser does not accept the seeds on these terms and conditions, they must be returned at once, and the . money that has been paid for same will be refunded.

WATERMELONS

Plant same as Muskmelons; cover one inch deep.

One ounce seed plants 20 to 30 hills.

ANGELINO (Black Seed)— Is a very attractive melon, dark green skin, striped darker green. The flesh is a sparkling scarlet. Fine for eating and a good shipper. Weight about twenty pounds. Edible 90 days. Oz., 15c; 14 lb., 40c; lb., $1.25.

KLECKLEY’S SWEET WATER¬ MELON — This is without doubt one of the very best melons of recent introduc¬ tion. Shaped very much like the Rocky Ford, but a larger melon; the skin is a very dark green; flesh bright red; rind very thin and hard, making it a good shipper. A fine grained melon and solid to the core. Oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 75c.

ROCKY FORD WATERMELON— One of the very best melons for home and nearby markets. When known it is taken in preference to all others. It is an oblong melon of good size, green skin, bright red flesh and white seeds. We have the very best of this variety. Price, oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 75c. Postpaid.

TOM WATSON— A large, oblong melon; skin deep green; the rind is thin but tough; flesh bright, attractive red color, of a delicious sweet flavor; a good shipper, and for home use it is hard to beat. Oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 75c.

HALBERT HONEY — A medium early home market melon, second only to Kleckley Sweet in popularity for home gardens and market use. Seeds are white with black tips, a long melon; the rind is deep green with fine veins. Ed¬ ible in about 87 days.

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WATERMELONS— Continued.

TRIUMPH — Among the largest melons grown, nearly round in shape, with dark green rind, seeds are black. It is a good melon for shipping, weighs from 30 to 40 lbs.; 98 days.

ICE CREAM — Medium size, skin pale green; flesh solid, scarlet color; crisp and delicious. Oz., 10c; *4 lb., 20c; lb., 65c.

FLORIDA FAVORITE— Oblong in shape, growing to a very large size; rind with light green stripes; flesh light crimson, crisp and deliciously sweet; earlier than Kolb’s Gem or Rattlesnake. Oz., 10c; !/4 lb., 20c; lb., 70c.

EXCEL — A new variety, black seeded melon; large size; good shipper; dark green; very popular in the South. Oz., 10c; lb., 25c.

IRISH GRAY — This melon was tried out in the Arkansas Valley Melon Dis¬ trict, and a few prefer it to all others. The rind is very tough, making it a good shipper and keeper. The color is a dis¬ tinct mottled greenish gray; flesh red, sweet and crisp; shaped like the Tom Watson. Oz., 10c; !4 lb., 25c.

WINTER WATERMELON— This is one of the best watermelons for late fall and winter use. Nearly round in shape, light skin; pink center; black seed; very hardy; ripens in about 120 days. This is a good keeper but must be handled so as not to bruise the skin. Package, 10c; oz,, 25c.

CITRON — For preserving; small, round; flesh white. Oz., 10c; % lb., 25c; lb., 75c.

MUSTARD

Sow in drills one foot apart; cover % inch deep. Use for salads.

OSTRICH PLUME — Leaves curled and frilled like an ostrich plume. Oz., 10c; Va lb., 20c; Ib., 60c.

SOUTHERN GIANT CURLED — A large, early curled variety and exten¬ sively grown in the South for greens. Oz., 10c; Vi lb., 20c; lb., 60c.

Flowering peas are easily grown. We have the best assortment of colors. Our customers say the finest they have ever grown. Large blooms, long stems.

OKRA

Sow in rows 2 feet apart; thin plants to 1 foot. The pods are used in soup, being gathered when young.

DWARF GREEN— Early and very productive; pods smooth. Oz., 10c; Vi Ib., 25c.

WHITE VELVET — The pods are round and smooth and much larger than any other variety; very productive. Oz., 10c; 1/4 lb., 25c.

ONIONS

Onions thrive best in rather deep, rich, loamy soil, and succeed well when culti¬ vated on the same ground for successive years. Plow not over 5 inches deep and work well with the cultivator; see that the ground is well pulverized, sow the seed in drills about 14 inches apart; keep the surface on the ground open and free from weeds by frequent hoeing; do not stir the soil too deep, or collect it around the growing bulbs.

Sow 3 to 5 pound's to the acre in drills.

Special prices on Yellow Globe Dan¬ vers and Prize-Takers, in 5 and 10-pound lots.

OHIO YELLOW GLOBE— This varie¬ ty is without doubt the very best onion to grow for a main crop; they are good keepers, always saleable, and have proven far more profitable than any other variety in this section. It is a globe shape, and for that reason it is far more productive than the flat vari¬ eties. Oz., 25c; V4 lb., 75c; lb., $1.75.

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ONION S — Continued.

EARLY RED GLODE — A handsome, red, globular shape onion, and a good keeper. Oz., 25c; Y4 Ib., 75c; Ib., $2.00.

CRYSTAL WHITE WAX (Imported Seed) — This is a Spanish variety, the true type is a clear white, medium large and early. The skin is thin and the flesh v/hite, and very mild in flavor. Oz., 35c.

RIVERSIDE SWEET SPANISH— Is the largest, sv/eetest, best keeping and most uniform of the Spanish Onions. We believe no better strain is grown than this one we offer. Oz., 25c; */4 lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50.

WHITE VALENCIA — Ameri¬ can grown. Per lb., $3.00.

BARLETTA — A small early white onion, used for bunching. Grown more for pickling than any other variety. Oz., 30c; 1/4 lb., 75c; lb., $2.50.

NEW QUEEN — A very early white, flat variety; can be grown in higher al¬ titude from seed than any other variety. When sown thick makes a good size pickling onion. Oz., 4Gc; Yi lb., $1.00; lb., $2.50.

SOUTHPORT WHITE (ILOBE— Is a white, globe-shaped onion; produces -well; is a good seller; not so good a keeper as the Danvers. Oz., 25c; Y4 lb*> 6Cc; lb., $2.00.

WHITE PORTUGAL, OR SILVER SKIN — It is early; bulb flat, but thick through; thin white skin; mild flavor. Oz., 20c; Y4 Ib., 60c; lb., $2.25.

RED WEATHERSFIELD — The old standard sort; large size; deep red; thick, approaching to round shape; fine grain and productive. Oz., 25c; % lb., 50c; lb., $1.75.

AUSTRALIAN BROWN— This new onion has been thoroughly tried in this locality and proven the best early, long keeping onion gfown; the outside skin is a deep amber brown; extremely hard and firm, fine flavor. Oz., 20c; Y4 lb., 75c; lb., $1.50.

AILSA CRAIG — Another Spanish Onion, more globe shaped than Denia; grown successfully by our market gard¬ eners around Pueblo. Oz., 25c; Y4 lb., 75c; lb., $2.50.

MAMMOTH SILVER KING— A large, early maturing onion. Skin and flesh white, mild and pleasant flavor. Oz., 2Cc; 1/4 lb., 75c; lb., $2.00.

PRIZE-TAKER — This is the early money-maker in this locality. Sow early in hot-beds and transplant to the open ground as soon as the soil will permit. Our seed of this well established variety of onion is of the best. The onion is very large, straw color, and globe shape. Oz., 20c; 1/4 lb., 75c; lb., $2.00.

DENIA — The largest and mildest flavored of the Spanish type; nearly globe shaped; is heaviest yielding, best selling onion of the large type. Oz., 20e; Y4 lb., 75c; lb., $2.25.

WHITE LISBON — Sown for bunch onion; grows a long white onion, very mild; the best for table. Oz., 20c; |4 lb., 50c; lb., $1.75.

ONION SETS are planted earlier in the spring to produce an onion earlier than from seed. One pound of onion sets will plant a row 50 to 60 feet long. Quote you red bottom sets, per lb., 40c; white bottom sets, per ib., 40c; yellow bottom sets, per lb., 40c, delivered to first and second zone. Special prices on larger quantities.

BERMUDA ONION PLANTS — We have grown them the last two years and they are fine. Set them in rows six inches apart and the rows about eighteen inches. They are large, mild, sweet and good keepers. The plants are in bunches at 25c. Special prices per thousand. First shipment about March 15th.

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PARSLEY

Sow early in spring, after soaking a few hours. Sow in rows one foot apart. One ounce seed will sow 150-foot drill.

EXTRA CURLED — Finely curled va¬ riety. Oz., 10c; Vi lb., 25c.

CHAMPION MOSS— Curled; elegant for garnishing. Oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c.

HAMBURG OR PARSNIP ROOTED • — Grown for the root which resembles the parsnip in shape and color, although smaller. Oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c.

PEAS

For early peas, sow as soon as the ground can be worked, in a warm place. Manure the ground well, and plant in double rows about 2 or 3 feet apart; they should be kept clean and earthed up twice during their growth.

One pound will sow 50 feet of drill.

AMERICAN WONDER — A dwarf, sugar pea; fine for private gardens. Lb., 25c.

LITTLE MARVEL — An extra fine type sugar pea, a very fine variety for either private or market gardening. Height, 14 inches, pods dark green and 3 inches long. Averages 7 peas to the pod. Per lb., 25c.

IMPROVED STRATAGEM — A large pod; second early; withstands the sum¬ mer heat better than most varieties; a good shipper. Lb., 25c; 10 lbs., $2.00.

SUTTON EXCELSIOR— A very sweet small pod variety, vines taller than American Wonder and yields fine for home garden. Lb., 25c.

CHAMPION OF ENGLAND— One of the best and' most popular peas in cul¬ tivation; tall; needs bushing. Lb., 25c.

ALASKA — One of the earlier garden peas, suitable for home garden and mar¬ ket; a good shipper. Lb., 20c.

IMPROVED DWARF TELEPHONE — One of the early dwarf peas; pods large and well filled; dark green, and a good shipper. Lb., 25c.

DWARF FRENCH SUGAR (Edible Pods) — ;Can be cooked in the pods or shelled. Lb., 25c.

LAXTONIAN — The largest podded variety, resembling very much the Gra- dus. The pods are well filled with large peas of exquisite flavor. Lb., 25c.

EVERBEARING— A larg e variety; vines grow from 18 to 25 inches in height; foliage large, so should not be planted too thick for a continuance of bearing; this pea cannot be excelled. Lb., 25c.

GRADES OR PROSPERITY— This popular, large podded, wrinkled pea, of the finest quality, should be grown by all. It is a good market garden variety and a fine pea for home gardens; strong, heavy vines, large pods from 4 to 5 inches long; nearly round, and well filled with very handsome peas of finest flavor. Lb., 25c.

COLORADO FIELD — The variety that is sown for sheep and hog pastures. $5.00 per 100.

Special prices on garden peas to mar¬ ket gardeners, in 50-lb. lots.

Be sure to include postal charges with order for peas if sent by mail.

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PUMPKINS

Cultivate the same as squash.

One ounce of seed to 15 hills.

CONNECTICUT FIELD — large yel¬ low variety, hard shell; excellent for field culture; stock pumpkin. Oz., 10c; 1/4 lb., 30; lb., 75c.

CASHAW — A popular crook-neck va¬ riety; green striped; tender and fine flavor. Oz., 10c; lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

SUGAR — Smaller than field; fine grained and sweeter; very prolific, fine for table use. Oz., 10c; lb., 30c; lb., 75c.

LARGE CHEESE— One of the best varieties for cooking. Oz.,' 10c; V4 lb., 30c; lb., 75c.

MAMMOTH — Grows to an enormous size; finest flavor; grown extensively for stock feed. Oz., 15c; Yi lb., 45c; lb., $1.50.

JAPANESE — A very popular pie pumpkin. Oz., lOc; Y4 lb., 45c; lb., $1.25.

WINTER LUXURY— The fruits, are of medium size, nearly round; thick meat, flesh light yellow, skin golden, with gray netting; excellent for pies. Oz., 15c; Y4 lb., 35c; lb., $1.25.

PEPPERS

Should be started in a fold frame or hot-bed; transplant when 3 inches high, 1 foot apart, in rows 20 inches apart.

One ounce of seed for about 1,500 plants.

CAYENNE — Long, red, hot and pun¬ gent; dwarf. Yi oz., 15c; Yi oz., 25c; oz., 40c.

SQUASH — A tomato shaped pepper; very. hot. Oz., 40c.

PIMENTO, OR PERFECTION PEP¬ PER — A new, sweet pepper; flesh quite thick; not as large as Ruby King. Smooth, oblong, bright red pepper; very desirable for salads and pickles. Oz., 60c.

RUBY KING — Grows to a very large size; the fruits are 6 to 7 inches long by 5 inches through; of a bright red color; very productive; mild and pleasant in flavor. *4 oz., 15c; Yi oz., 25c; oz,, 40c.

RUBY GIANT — Somewhat larger than Ruby King and very early. Flesh deep scarlet. Thick, sweet and mild. Very productive. Oz., 40c.

RED CHILI — A late variety, the bright red pods are about 2 inches long, tapering to a sharp point. Exceedingly pungent when ripe. Oz., 40c.

NEW CHINESE GIANT RED PEP¬ PER — This is the largest and finest, mild red pepper. It is early in ripen¬ ing and very productive. The plants are vigorous in growth but stalky habit, seldom growing more than 2 feet high. Yi oz., 40c; oz., 65c.

RED CHERRY — A small, hot cherry shaped pepper; very prolific. Oz., 40c.

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PARSNIPS

Cultivate the ground deep, and sow in early spring, in drills 15 inches apart; thin to 5 or 8 inches.

It is a good plan to sow turnip shaped or round radish seed in the same row with parsnips. The radish helps to loosen up the soil and helps the parsnip seed germinate and break through the ground.

One ounce of seed to 200 feet of drill.

HOLLOW CROWN — A good cropper; tender and sv/eet; considered the best for general cultiva¬ tion; considered su¬ perior to all others. Oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 65c.

IMPROVED GUERNSEY— Root not quite so long as Hollow Crown, but are of greater diam¬ eter and more easily gathered; roots are smooth and fine gi’ained. Oz., 10c; >/4 lb., 25c; lb., 65c.

RADISHES

Soil for radishes should be light, rich and mellow, as their tender and mild qualities depend upon their rapid growth. Sow as early as the ground can be worked, at intervals of 10 to 12 days for a succession. The winter va¬ rieties should be sown in August and lifted before frost and stored in the cel¬ lar.

One ounce of seed for 100-foot drill.

BRIGHTEST SCARLET — A long scarlet radish — an improvement over the old long scarlet short top; a better color, and fine texture. Oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 60c.

CRIMSON GIANT — An early, large variety; a beautiful crimson carmine; turnip-shaped, flesh firm, crisp and ten¬ der. Oz., 10c; *4 lb., 25c; lb., 60c.

WHITE STRASBURG— A very large, white, crisp, summer radish. Oz., 10c; 14 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

EARLY SCARLET TURNIP, WHITE TIP — Same as Early Scarlet turnip, but white at the tip, making it a show va¬ riety. Oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 60c.

EARLY ROUND DARK RED— Some use this variety for forcing, as its name implies it is a very desirable variety for a round radish; making a very attractive bunch. Oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 60c.

CINCINNATI MARKET — Grows straight and smooth; 6 to 7 inches long. This radish has been grown by Cincin¬ nati, Ohio, gardeners for the past 30 years, and is considered far superior to Long Scarlet Short Top. It is an attrac¬ tive scarlet color; skin is very thin, flesh is crisp, brittle and of delightful flavor; the finest long radish for forcing under glass. Oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 60c.

ICICLE — One of the best long white. A rapid grower. The radishes are long, straight, pure white and about the same size nearly the whole length. Some earlier than White Vienna or Lady Finger. Oz., 10c; 14 lb., 30c; lb., 60c.

EARLY SCARLET GLOBE — The roots of this variety are of slightly olive shape and rich bright scarlet in color; flesh white and tender, fit to pull very early, and much larger than Dark Round Red and Early Scarlet Turnip; white tip when matured. One of the best for market gardens. Oz., 10c; 14 lb., 30c; lb., 60c.

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RADISH — Continued.

OLIVE-SHAPED SCARLET— Of me¬ dium size, of rich brilliant color. Oz., 10c; 1/4 lb., 25c; lb., 60c.

LONG WHITE VIENNA— This radish is the finest long: white radish grown; skin and flesh are pure white ;brittle, crisp and of rapid growth. Oz., 10c; I/4 lb., 30c; lb., 60c.

FRENCH BREAKFAST— A variety of quick growth; mild and tender; good for forcing. Oz., 10c; 14 lb., 30c; lb., 60c.

WHITE CHINESE— One of the best winter radishes; stump rooted, solid, crisp and of a mild flavor. Oz., 15c; 14 lb., 40c.

EARLY SCARLET TURNIP (Forc¬ ing) — The very best. Oz., 15c; 14 lbs., 40c; lb., 75c.

BLACK SPANISH (Long Winter)— One of the hardiest and best for winter use. Oz., 10c; 14 lb., 30c; lb., 60c.

BLACK SPANISH (Round Winter)— This is a very desirable winter variety. Large ,round and fine flavor. Oz., 10c; 14 lb., 30c; lb., 60c.

SAXA — A new variety for this local¬ ity. Scarlet color, perfectly round and having a small top and tap root. Under ordinary conditions can be gathered 21 days from time of seeding. Oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 75c.

CHINA ROSE (Winter) — Grows large and tender; is becoming a popular va¬ riety; half long, very smooth; firm and tender and of fine flavor. Oz., 10c; 14 lb., 30c; lb., 60c.

RHUBARB

Sow in March, in drills a foot apart, thinning out to about the same distance apart in the rows when a few inches high; in fall transplant to about 3 feet apart each way. The large roots are easily forced if packed closely under the table of a greenhouse or warm cellar, as no light is necessary for the develop¬ ment of the stalk.

LINNEAUS — Standard variety, ten¬ der and juicy. Oz., 15c.

VICTORIA — Later than Linneaus; very large. Oz,, 15c; 1^4 lb., 50c.

Always include parcel post charges if sent by mail.

SPINACH

For summer use sow early in the spring in drills 8 inches to 1 foot apart; cover the seed 1 inch. For very early spring use, sow in August or Septem¬ ber; cover lightly with straw.

One ounce seed will sow 50 feet of drill.

PRICKLY SEEDED — ’This variety thrives best in the coldest weather and is the money-maker for the market gar¬ dener. Leaves are large, fleshy and very tender. Oz., 10c; |4 lb., 20c; lb., 35c.

THICK LEAVED VIROFLAY— This is very large and thick leaved; good for fall or spring sowing. Oz., 10c; (4 Ib 20c; lb., 35c.

BLOOMSDALE — A thick,, savoy leaved variety, very popular in some lo¬ calities. An early variety. Oz., 10c; 14 Ib., 20c; lb., 35c.

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SQUASH

Sow about the middle of spring’ in hills; the early sort about 4 feet apart, and the late varieties 6 to 8 feet; drop enough seeds to be thinned to 3 plants to a hill.

One ounce seed for 15 hills for large varieties.

One ounce seed to 40 hills for bush varieties.

EARLY WHITE BUSH OR WHITE PATTY PAN — Light cream color; flat and scalloped shaped. Oz., l-Sc; % Ib., 40c.

GOLDEN BUSH— A fine early sum¬ mer sort; yellow, fine flavored. Oz., 10c; 1/4 Ib., 30c.

SUMMER CROOKNECK— Very pro¬ ductive; small crookneck; yellow color; shell very hard when ripe. Oz., 10c; >4 lb., 30c.

MAMMOTH CHILI— Grows to an im¬ mense size, excellent for all purposes. Oz., 15c; «/4 lb., 40c.

FORDHOOK — A strong and rapid grower; earlier in ripening than any other winter squash; the color is bright yellow outside and straw color within; the skin is very thin, meat thick, and seed cavity small; this variety is very productive and one of the best keepers. Oz., 15c; »/4 lb., 40c.

BOSTON MARROW— One of the very best for fall and winter use; form ovate pointed; rind, bright orange; flesh is deep orange; fine grained; excellent flavor. Oz., 15c; Yi lb., 40c.

HUBBARD — Leading squash for fall and winter use; hard skinned; splendid keeper; flesh dark yellow; fine grained; dry, sweet and rich. Oz., 20c; Yi lb., 50c.

HUBBARD (Chicago Warted) — A very rough, dark skinned variety of the Hubbard. Oz., 15c; Yi Ibv 50c; lb., $1.50.

VEGETABLE MARROW— A favorite English variety, bearing freely; oblong, dull yellow fruit; 10 to 15 inches in length; 4 to 5 inches in diameter. Con¬ sidered equally as good as Egg Plant, and much more prolific. Oz., 15c.

SIBLEY, OR PIKE’S PEAK— Shell is a pale slate-color, very hard, but so smooth and thin there is no waste in baking; flesh is solid and thick; a bril¬ liant orange color; dry, and of a rich, delicate flavor. Plant plenty of seed as they are more difficult to germinate than others. Oz., 15c; Yi lb., 40c; lb., $1.00.

SALSIFY OF OYSTER PLANT

Sow in rich soil early .in spring, in drills 14 inches apart; the roots will be ready in October, and can be left in the ground until spring. One ounce seed for 50-foot drill.

MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND— A new and larger growing variety than the old sort. Oz., 20c; Yi lb., 60c.

While we exercise the greatest care to have all seeds pure and reliable, we do not give any warranty, express or implied. If the purchaser does not ac¬ cept the seeds on these terms and con¬ ditions they must be returned at once, and the money that has been paid for same will be refunded.

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TOMATO

For early use sow in hot-bed or box in a sunny exposure in the house- they grow much better if transplanted v/hen 2 or 3 inches high; when 5 or 6 inches high, if the ground is warm, transplant to the open ground, on a cloudy daj^, if possible. Set the plants about 4 feet apart each waj^ on mounds, so that the sunlight will reach the vines more rapid¬ ly. One ounce seed for 2,000 plants.

EARLY ACME — A standard variety; very productive; fruit of medium size; round and smooth; color, dark purplish red, bears continually until frost; no core; splendid for market. Oz., 30c; Yi lb., $1.00.

SPARKS EARLIANA— This variety is extra early; good size and flavor; bright red. Oz., 30c.

JUNE PINK — Oz., 30c. See front cover ipside page.

CHALK’S EARLY JEWEL— Oz., 30c; see front cover, inside page.

^LIVINGSTON’S BEAUTY — Color, very glossy crimson with a light tinge of purple; very productive; ripens very early and evenly; free from rot; a splen¬ did keeper. Oz., 30c; 14 lb., $1.00.

PEAR-SHAPED YELLOW— Use for preserving same as figs. Oz., 30c.

JOHN BAER — An early, large varie¬ ty producing a thick, smooth tomato. Bright scarlet, very few seeds. This variety is well adapted to this locality. Oz., 30c.

THE STONE — As its name implies, it is very large, solid and heavy. Very smooth and of a bright scarlet color; ripening evenly to the stem without a crack; fine for canning and good for general crop; a good shipper. Oz., 30c; 1/4 lb., $1.00.

IMPROVED DWARF CHAMPION— Is of a dwarf, stiff habit, needing scarcely any support; it is very early and wonderfully prolific; a deep red; medium size, round and smooth; very few seeds. Oz., 30c; 14 lb., $1.00.

BONNY BEST — This is going to be one of the best early scarlet varieties; a round, solid tomato, fine flavor and thrives in nearly all soils. Oz., 30c.

PONDEROSA — (Beefsteak or Mons¬ trous) — The largest red tomato grown; quite popular for home gardens. Oz., 40c.

Prices on Tomato Seed Prepaid.

* Canning varieties.

TOBACCO

BURLEY— Oz., 40c.

While we exercise the greatest care to have all seeds pure and reliable, we do* not give any warranty, expressed or im¬ plied. If the purchaser does not accept the seeds on these terms and conditions, they must be returned at once, and the money that has been paid for same will be refunded.

Flowering Peas are easily grown. We have the best assortment of colors. Our customers say the finest they have ever grown. Large blooms, long stems.

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TURNIPS

For spring crops sow as early as the seed can be got into the ground, in 14- inch drills; thin to 5 or 6 inches. For the fall crop sow from the middle to the last of July; for a succession, at intervals of two weeks. As the seed is very fine, it requires to be covered very thin.

One ounce seed sows 100 feet of drill. One pound of seed to the acre.

EARLY WHITE FLAT DUTCH— This is one of the earliest white turnips, and used by market gardeners for early bunching; fine grain and mild flavor. Oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c.

SEVEN TOP — The tops are used for greens and not grown for the roots. Oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c.

PURPLE TOP STRAP LEAF FLAT — ;One of the early and best purple top flat turnips. Oz., 10c; 14 lb., 30c.

IMPROVED GOLDEN BALL — Rich and sweet; unsurpassed for its > quick growth and excellent quality; keeps well. Oz., 15c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., $1.00.

WHITE GLOBE — Globe-shaped; good for table or stock use; grows large. Oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 80c.

PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE— A very popular market variety; flesh pure white, fine grained, with purple top. Oz., 15c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 80c.

RUTA BAGA

Ruta Baga shoulud be sown earlier than fall and winter turnips. During the month of June is the best time. Cul¬ tivate same as turnip, except drills should be 20 inches apart. Thin to 8

AMERICAN YELLOW— Very hardy and productive. Flesh, yellow, solid, sweet, fine flavored. Oz., 10c; 14 lb., 30c.

POP CORN

Parcel Post Rates

WHITE RICE POP CORN— One of the very best varieties grown; a sure cropper and always finds ready sale. Lb., 10c.

QUEEN’S GOLDEN— This is a very fine pop corn, color a delicate golden yellow; pops out white and large; is very tender. Lb., 10c.

LARGE SPANISH (New)— A large kernel. Pops large; very tender and sweet. Lb., 15c.

RUSSIAN SUNFLOWER

Raised extensively for chicken feed; does well in low spots. Lb., 25c; post¬ paid.

BUCKWHEAT

JAPANESE (New) — The kernels of this new Buckwheat are nearly twice as large as the common kind; it branches more and need not be sown as thickly. It is 6 a very heavy copper and less apt to blight than any other variety. Lb., 10c.

SILVER HULLED— Lb., 10c.

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AROMATIC, MEDICINAL AND POT HERBS

Sow in the spring in shallow drills 1 foot apart; when well up thin out or transplant to a proper distance apart. Gather on a dry day just before they come into full bloom.

ANISE — The leaves used as a garnish and seasoning; the seeds made into tea as a tonic.- Per oz., 40c.

BALM — Principally used' for making balm tea. Oz., 50c.

CARAWAY — The seeds are used me¬ dicinally and the under leaves in soup. Oz., 10c.

CATNIP — A favorite medicinal herb. Oz., 10c.

DILL — The leaves are used in soups and sauces and to put along with pickles. Oz., 10c.

HOREHOUND — Used as a tonic; also in case of pulmonary complaint. Oz., 40c.

HYSSOP — The leaves are gajthered for making Hyssop tea and for other purposes. Oz., 30c.

RUE — Used for medicinal purposes; also given to fowls for roup. Oz., 30c.

THYME — Sweet, used for seasoning. Thyme tea is a cure for nervous head¬ ache. Oz., 40c.

SAGE — The leaves are used for sea¬ soning, stuffing, etc. Tea made from leaves is an excellent sudorfic. Oz., 20c.

SAVORY, SUMMER— Leaves for cul¬ inary purposes. If finely powdered and sealed tightly in glass bottles, will re¬ tain their flavor for a long time. Oz., 40c.

TANSY— Oz., 40c.

WORMWOOD — Used for medicinal purposes. It is also beneficial to poul¬ try, and should be placed in poultry yards. Oz., 40c.

Each, per package, 5c and 10c.

, PLANTS AND ROOTS

Cabbage, Celery, Cauliflower, Egg¬ plant, Pepper and Tomatoes are trans¬ planted plants. Price per 100 postpaid in season. On seedbed stock we can make special prices.

(Special price in large quantities.)

Asparagus Roots, year old, by parcel post. Doz., 20c; 100, 60c.

Asparagus Roots, 2 years old, by par¬ cel post. Doz., 25c; 100, $1.25.

CHIVES

Chives, or Schnittlauch, per bunch, 10c.

HORSERADISH

Horseradish. Doz., 20c; 100, $1.50.

RHUBARB

Rhubarb. Doz., 50c; 100, $3.50.

CABBAGE

Cabbage, Charleston Wakefield. Doz., 15c; 100, $1.00.

Cabbage, Flat Dutch. Doz., 15c; 100,

$1.00.

Cabbage, late varieties. Doz., 15c; 100,

$1.00.

Cabbage, late varieties, large quanti¬ ties. Special price.

CELERY

Celery, Easy Blanching. Doz., 15c;

100, $1.00.

Celery, Giant Pascal. Doz., 15c; 100,

$1.00.

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PLANTS AND ROOTS— Continued CAULIFLOWER

Cauliflower, Early Snowball. Doz., 20c; 100, s^l.OO.

EGG PLANT

Egg Plant, New York Purple. Doz., 40c.

PEPPERS

Peppers, Cayenne (Hot). Doz., 20c.

Peppers, Ruby King (Sweet). Doz. 20c.

TOMATO— TRANSPLANTED

Tomato, Early Acme. Doz., 15c; 100,

$1.00.

Tomato, Dwarf Champion. Doz., 15c;

100, $1.00.

Tomato, Beauty. Doz., 15c; 100, $1.00.

SWEET POTATO PLANTS

In season. About 60c per 100.

All plants are hardened before ship¬ ping, and will be carefully packed.

Above prices good until stock is sold out. No extra charges for boxing or packing.

Special price per 1.000 on all plants.

TRANSPLANTING PLANT BANDS

The simplest way to transplant plants is to grow them in plant bands, because they are ready to use and none of them are lost in setting them out. You will find these bands very economical and they form an excellent cut-worm guard. When transplanting the old way routs are exposed to the air with the result that the plants are seriously set back. Plants started in these bands and set in the field never know they have been moved. No. 2 — 2x2 in., 65c per 100. No. 3 — 3x3 in., 75c per 100.

THE NUMBER OF PLANTS, ETC. REQUIRED TO SET AN ACRE

1	foot	by	1	foot _	_ 43,560
11/2	feet	by	11/2	feet _	_ 19,360
2	feet	by	2	feet _	_ 10,809
2 1/2	feet	by	21/2	feet _	_ 6,670
3	feet	by	1	foot _	_ 14,520
3	feet	by	2	feet _	_ 7,260
3	feet	by	3	feet _	_ 4,480
4	feet	by	4	feet _	_ 2,722
5	feet	by	5	feet _	_ 1,722
6	feet	by	6	feet _	_ 1,200
9	feet	by	9	feet _	_ 537
12	feet	by	12	feet _	_ 302
15	feet	by	15	feet _	_ 193
18	feet	by	18	feet _	_ 134
20	feet	by	20	feet _	_ 108
25	feet	by	25	feet _	_ 70
30	feet	by	30	feet _	_ 40
40	feet	by	40	feet _	_ 27

WEIGHTS, MEASURES AND A]\IOUNT OF SEEDS SOWN TO THE ACRE

Alfalfa Clover _	.60	lbs.	15	to	20
Red Clover _	.60	lbs.	12	to	15
White Clover - _	.60	lbs.	6	to	8
Alsike Clover _	.60	lbs.	6	to	8
Timothy _	..45	lbs.	20	to	25
Blue Grass _	.14	lbs.	30	to	40
Red Top _	..14	lbs.	30	to	40
Mixed Lawn Grass...	.-14	lbs.	30	to	40
English Rye Grass...	.20	lbs.	30	to	60
Oats _	.32	lbs.	32	to	65
Barley _ _ _	..48	lbs.	60	to	65
Corn _	..48	lbs.	8	to	10
Evergreen Millet .....	.20	lbs.	20	to	30
Hemp _	.44	lbs.	32	to	56
Hungarian Millet .....	..48	lbs.	25	to	30
Buckwheat _	..42	lbs.	36	to	.52
Esperette Clover _	..28	lbs.	20	to	30
Orchard Grass _	.14	lbs.	20	to	30
Flax _	.56	lbs.	21	to	28
Common Millet _	.50	lbs.	20	to	30
German Millet _	.50	lbs.	25	to	30
Rye -	.56	lbs.	75	to	90
Wheat _	.60	lbs.	60	to	80
Sugar Beets _			6	to	8
Peas, Field _	..50	lbs.	89	to	120
Top Onion Sets _	.29	lbs.	250	to	300

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FIELD SEEDS

(Market Price)

GRASS MIXTURE

GRASS MIXTURE FOR LOW GROUND — This mixture has given the best satisfaction; ground that could be pastured only in dry seasons, when sown with this mixture has been pastured year round', and also a good crop of hay has been cut. Good for seepage land above headgate dams. Lb., 25c. Special price on larger quantities.

TIMOTHY

Timothy is grown more extensively every year, and has proven to be one of the best crops for hay in the foothills that can be sown. Sow 12 to 20 pounds to the acre. Lb., 20. Special prices on larger quantities.

BLUE GRASS

Kentucky Blue Grass, fancy cleaned, used principally for lawns, and sown in the foothills for pasture, does remark¬ ably well. For lawns, use 1 pound to 10 feet square; for pasture, about 28 pounds to the acre. Lb., 50c. Special prices on larger quantities.

RED CLOVER

Red Clover is used more every year, and while not as productive as Alfalfa, it is sown by a great many in orchards. Twelve to 15 pounds to the acre. Lb., 40c. Special prices on larger quantities.

WHITE (DUTCH) CLOVER

Use with Blue Grass for lawns; makes good sheep pasture, and is fine pasture for bees; must be sown where it will have plenty of moisture. Lb., 75c. Spec¬ ial prices on larger quantities.

BROMUS INERMUS

BROMUS INERMUS (Broom Grass) — Beardless. The introduction of this variety into the arid regions of the west and northwest has given the people a pasture and meadow grass of great promise. This grass has been grown with success on the Divide east of the mountains, and should be used by all that have a shortage of water for irri¬ gation. Try a few pounds. Lb., 20c. Special prices on larger quantities.

ORCHARD GRASS

Extremely hardy. This is one of the earliest grasses to start in the spring and makes the very best pasture. Horses are very fond of this grass, and when sown with alfalfa makes a very desir¬ able hay for any kind of stock. This should be sown very extensively in the foothills and it does exceedingly well with a small quantity of water. Sow about 15 pounds to the acre. Lb., 30c. Special prices on larger quantities.

RED TOP

We carry both clean and fancy grades. Thrives best in low lands, making a very firm sod. Does well in Colorado. Sow from 18 to 20 pounds to the acre. Grown quite extensively in the foothills. Lb., 30c. Special prices on larger quan¬ tities.

DWARF ESSEX RAPE

A Secondary and Catch Crop

Often fine Rape may be grown upon land that has already produced a crop of some of the early maturing cereals, such as Rye, Oats, or Barley. It is used as a soiling crop or pasturage for sheep or swine. Lb., 15c. Special prices on larger quantities.

ALFALFA

A valuable forage plant. It requires a rich, deep soil. The sun must have free access to Alfalfa, and the ground must be rolling to enable the water to pass off readily. A wet underground is fatal to the plant. A great many sow in connection vrith oats. The latter should be sowed first and harrowed in, and then sow from 15 to 20 pounds to the acre of alfalfa seed and roll the ground well. It is best when cut in bloom. It will not shed rain like other hay, and it must be either stored in sheds or covered with canvas. After being cut alfalfa should lie until it wilts, and then cured in the cock, else the leaves become dry, crum¬ ble off, and the best part of the crop is lost. It is an all around feed for all kinds of stock. Alfalfa is the best pas¬ ture for all kinds of stock. Lb., 30c. Special prices on larger quantities.

All seed corn and field seed are tested.

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FIELD SEEDS — Continued BARLEY

HULLESS AND BEARDLESS— It is very productive and does equally as well in high and low altitudes. The straw is of good length and strong. The heads look very much like wheat. This is not a brewing barley, but is used for feeding stock. Our seed is Colorado-grown. Lb., 10c. Special prices on larger quantities.

BARLEY — A stock-feeding variety, not a brewing barley. Can be sown early in the spring. Lb., 10c. Special prices on larger quantities.

RYE (Winter) — This crop is growing in more favor every year; the last sea¬ son double the acreage was sown for winter pasture. The seed should be sown in the early fall. It is sown at any sea¬ son of the year when used for pasture. Some prefer the pasture to Spring Rye. If cut at the proper time it makes good hay. Lb., 6c. Special prices on larger quantities.

WHEAT

REGENERATED DEFIANCE — A soft, white spring wheat; a Colorado production, and one of the very best. Lb., 6c. Special prices on larger quan¬ tities.

MACARONI, OR DURUM (Kabanka) Spring Wheat — Our seed is Colorado- grown, without irrigation. This is the variety recommended by the Colorado Agricultural College for arid lands. We have a fine sample of this variety. Ub^ 5c. Special prices on larger quantities.

TURKEY RED (Winter)— The very best fall wheat for Colorado; is ready sale for milling. Lb., 5c. Special prices for larger quantities.

MARQUIS — One of the best spring varieties. A hard wheat; good sized ker¬ nel, and preferred by millers. Always sells for top market price. Lb., 5c. Special prices on larger quantities.

FIELD CORN

MINNESOTA No. 13 YELLOW DENT CORN — Deep kernel. Medium size cob, withstands drouth and in some localities l:as proven one of the best to grow. Lb., iOc. Special prices on larger quantities.

WHITE AUSTRALIAN CORN— Colo¬ rado grown. It is an early flint corn, used by a great many for roasting ears. For those who have no water for irri¬ gation, this is one of the best varieties. Very fine for hominy. Lb., 10c. Special prices on larger quantities.

WHITE DENT — A large white dent corn. Colorado-grown. Lb., 10c. Special prices on larger quantities.

WHITE DENT— A large white dent corn. Colorado-grown. Lb., 10c. Special prices on larger quantities.

SQUAW CORN— Kernels flint black, mixed with white, withstands drouth. A very good corn for non-irrigated land. Lb., lOc. Special prices on larger quan¬ tities.

SWADLEY — Colorado grown. An early, broad kernel, yellow dent corn. The tips of the grains are very light yel¬ low, almost white. A drouth resistant variety some prefer to Yellow Dent. Lb., 10c. Special prices on larger quantities.

IOWA GOLD MINE AND IOWA SILVER MINE— The seed we offer of these two varieties is Pueblo County grown. The Iowa Gold Mine harvested 80 bushels per acre, and the Silver Mine 90 bushels to the acre. The seed is very fine. Lb., 10c. Special prices on larger quantities.

MILLER’S YELLOW DENT (Moun¬ tain-Grown Seed) — This is a very pro¬ ductive corn; small ear and cob; more suitable to the foothills and mountain districts, and thoroughly acclimated Very early. Good for dry claims. Lb., 10c. Special prices on larger quantities.

IMPROVED BEAMING (Yellow- Dent) — Has proven the best ensilage corn grown in this valley. One field averaged 25 tons to the acre when put in silo. Lb., 10c. Special prices on larger quantities.

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FIELD SEEDS — Continued

COLORADO GROWN EARLY WHITE DENT CORN — Good sized ears, well filled. Very few barren stalks and all ears mature. No soft com; very hardy; matures in 90 days. The seed we offer has been selected for a number of years, and is thoroughly acclimated. Lb., 10c. Special prices on larger quantities.

Common or Golden. The stalks are coarse and wooly; the heads are spraing- ling like Broom Corn and droop over. This variety is generally a sure crop in the dry, arid region. Lb., 10c. Special prices on larger quantities.

KAFFIR

CLOVER

OR EVERLASTING GRIMM ALFALFA

MTRAGIN

This is a variety of alfalfa that has been grown in Carver County, Minnesota for over 50 years. Recent investigation has shown Grimm’s Alfalfa to be one of the most hardy known. Aside from ex¬ treme cold resistance, the Grimm is a heavy hay producer of fine quality. It is also a heavy seed yielder, under fav¬ orable conditions. This variety has a large stooling and deep crowning habit which is characteristic of hardy strains. You should give this variety a trial. Is sovm in drills, three to five pounds to acre, and cultivated betv/een rows. Al¬ falfa grov/n in drills will not lodge near as much from wind or rains as v/hen sown broadcast. Lb., 50c. Special prices on larger quantities.

SWEET CLOVER — This once despised plant is now becoming very popular, es¬ pecially where it is hard to establish a good stand of alfalfa. In some localities the White Blossom variety is preferred and in others the Yellow Blossom. Both are good. Sow from 8 to 10 pounds per acre on a compact seed bed. Don’t sow on loose soil and expect a good stand. Sweet clover loosens up the soil and in¬ oculates it for alfalfa. Lb., 20c. Special prices on larger quantities.

White seeded kaffir that has matured a number of seasons in Colorado; is hard to get. We have a small quantity of this seed to offer and know it will mature if any strain of kaffir will. Kaffir com will make much more fodder than feter- ita or milo and is used extensively in Kansas for ensilage. Plant 5 to 8 lbs. per acre for grain crop; 12 to 25 lbs. if grown for fodder.

We quote you our present stock un¬ sold, at, lb., 10c. Special prices on larger quantities.

DROUTH RESISTING SEEDS FETERITA

This is another non-saccharine sor¬ ghum that has come to stay. Its value as a feed is 90 per cent that of corn. Some growers say it v/ithstands drouth better than milo or kaffir corn. Our ex¬ perience is that it will mature in a high¬ er altitude than any other sorghum. The seed we offer is Colorado grovm. Plant from 5 to 8 pounds to the acre in rows about 2 feet apart. The grain of this variety is white. Lb., 10c. Special prices on larger quantities.

MILO MAIZE

MILLET

MILLET Golden — This variety should be sown as soon as danger of frost is over, and is best on good, moist ground, and like other millet, does not require irrigation if it has a fair amount of moisture. Lb., 10c. Special prices on larger quantities.

MILLET (Proso, sometimes it is called Manitoba or Hog Millet, and Broom Corn or Russian Millet) — This variety is grown more for the grain crop than

We have the white and yellow dwarf milo, Colorado grown seed to offer this season. This is without doubt the crop for dry farmers. It rarely ever fails to make a good grain crop and the feeding value is 90 per cent of corn. Prepare your ground as you would for corn. Plant in rows 2 to 3 feet apart and give thorough cultivation after the plants are up 6 to 8 inches. Five to 8 pounds to the acre. Lb., 10c. Special prices on larger quantities.

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V G SPRAYER

The best sprayer on the market, for general household use, for spraying flies, moths and roaches. For spraying cattle and for general farm use. Kero¬ sene can be used in this sprayer for burning mites in chicken roosts, for spraying creosote oil and heavy oils. No. 3, pint size, tin, 60c each; No. 2 Variable Sprayer and Fire Maker, brass, at $1.75; No. 1 Variable Sprayer and Fire Maker, tin, at $1.50.

Hudson Quart Tin Sprayers, 50c each.

EVERGREEN — A sure killer for most plant insect pests, no poison whatever t o human beings or live¬ stock. Experimenting last season on Cauli¬ flower plant lice and worms we find it most effective and economi¬ cal. EVERGREEN is effective on cut worms,

Bean Bugs, Squash Bugs and Red Spider.

Put up in 1-oz. bottles to 5-gal. jugs. Diluted one part to one hundred water.

FREE-MULSION

A combination of soap and kerosene in concentrated form, used one gallon to twenty- five gallons of water for San Jose scale, caterpillars, green fly — also used very effec¬ tively on Cedar trees as it is an excellent fungicide.

For the Mexican Bean Beetle and striped Cucumber Beetle, a combination of Arsenate of Lead and Sodium Fulosil- icate that looks good to us. Don’t wait until the vines are destroyed and try then to save them. First application should be applied when the bushes are in bloom. Put up in 1 and 4-lb. pack¬ ages. Spray pumps for this powder, 50c each.

LIME SULFUR

Lime Sulfur is a standard 33 degree baume lime and sul¬ phur solution, convert¬ ed into dry, powdered form, having all the ef¬ fectiveness without the bother in handling it.

Used for dormant spraying in the fall or in the spring, against scale, leaf curl and twig borer. For summer spraying against scab, blotch and red spider and mites. If used as a spray use 4 tablespoonfuls to one gallon of water. In 1-ib. cans.

ARSENATE OF LEAD

It kills the bugs and sticks to the leaves and does not injure the fol¬ iage. While these qual¬ ities make it a favorite spray for fruit trees, it also gives splendid re¬ sults on vegetable plants. Arsenate of Lead is made to con¬ trol leaf-eating insects on apples, cherries, currants, gooseberries, grapes, peaches, pears, plums, aspar¬ agus, beans, cabbage, cauliflower, pota¬ toes, tomatoes and tobacco. In %-lb. cans, 1-lb. cans and 4-lb. packages. Write for special prices on 25, 50 and 100-lb. lots.

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BORDEAUX MIXTURE HAND GRINDING MILL

Prevents larg-e losses caused by blight, rot mildew and scab, an- thracnose and certain other fungus diseases.

Will stimulate plant growth and greatly in¬ crease the harvest. To be used on apples, currants, potatoes and tomatoes; cherries, plums, pears, celery and beans. Use eight level tablespoonfuls to one gallon of water.

PARIS GREEN

A deep, rich, emerald green stamps Paris Green as a standard of quality. Always uniform, fluffy and free-running. It as¬ sures the user of maxi¬ mum results. When used dry will not clog the dust¬ ing machinery. For liquid spray one tablespoonful to one gallon of water; when used as a dust, use one part Paris Green, one part flour, five parts lime. Four-ounce and 16-ounce cartons.

DRY MASH FEEDERS

CYMACO SCIENTIFIC DRY MASH FEEDER — Use Cymaco Dry Mash Feed¬ ers to avoid wasting the dry mash. It feeds all kinds of feed without clogging. 24 inches long. Price, $3.50.

Use Kentucky Blue Grass and White Clover for Lawns.

In this mill are embodied all the good features of other hand grinding mills to which have been added universal burrs or grinding plates that are adjustable for grinding coarse or fine. This ma¬ chine grinds oats, barley, rye, corn, peas, dry bone, oyster shells, nut shells, dry stale bread, etc., for poultry feed, or will grind table meal for family use; has a 16-inch flywheel and is light running.

Price, $5.50, F. O. B. Pueblo.

NEW MODEL SEED DRILL

A very satisfactory drill that is com¬ plete in regulation of discharge, cut-off, marker, opening plow and cover roller. Price, $15.00.

GARDEN TOOLS

IRON KING LARGE WHEEL CUL¬ TIVATOR — Wheel 24 inches — attach¬ ments are: 1 hoe, 2 sized cultivator teeth for shallow furrowing, three teeth mounted on a bracket for work in wide rows. Price, $4.50.

CYCLONE HAND SEEDER— Suit¬ able for all grains and grasses. The construction is simple, strong and prac¬ tical, easily carried' with strap over the shoulder. A good, but low-priced seeder. Price, $2.50.

STEEL DIBBER

For setting out plants, 40c.

GARDEN TROWEL— Solid steel, 35c.

LANG’S HAND WEEDER— 25c each.

IMPROVED CAHOON HAND SEED SOWER — This is probably the most popular broadcast sower on the market. They have a force feed and throw the seed from 15 to 36 feet, according to weight. Price, $4.50.

SEGMENT CORN PLANTER — De¬ cidedly the best hand corn planter made, and a very desirable implement for those who have but a small field, or need to replant their ground. It puts the corn exactly where you want it and at a proper depth. It is easily worked and a most satisfactory tool in every way. Price, $2.25.

NEW ACME ADJUSTABLE CORN PLANTER— Price, $1.50.

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Planet Jr. Combination Hill and Drill Seeder, Single Wheel Hoe, Cultivator and Plow. No. 4 complete, at $21.50; No. 14-D, Seeder only, $17.00; No. 12 Culti¬ vator, with 6-inch hoes, cultivator teeth, pair of plows and leaf lifters at $13.00; No. 13 Hoes only, at $9.25.

TOOLS — With the tools that go with this Wheel Hoe it is adjustable to any work required in a garden.

EVER-READY NO. 2 CORN SHELT¬ ER with butting and tipping attachment, made of heavy gray iron; all teeth on disk wheel are perfect attaches to box or barrel by tv>^o clamps large thumb¬ screw adjustment for large or small ears, capacity about ten bushels.

Always include parcel post charges if sent by mail.

HOW TO MAKE A LAWN

In the early spring the ground should first be graded and covered about 3 inches with well rotted stable manure; plow or spade under from 4 to 6 inches deep, then the ground should be well watered until the clods are well dis¬ solved, and when in condition should be raked over level and smooth; sprinkle the ground well again and let lay until the soil is well settled. If not in too great a hurry it is a good plan to let the weeds start before sowing the seed. When ready to sow the seed the ground should be raked all one way, and sow 1 pound of seed to 10 feet square then rake the ground cross-ways and roll, if possible. This then should be covered with a light coating of very fine and well rotted sta¬

ble manure and kept moist by sprinkling as often as needed. A great many cover the ground after seed is sown, with straw. This is a very desirable way if the lawn is made very late in the spring. The better time in this locality to make and sow a lawn is in the month of June. The general rule is 1 pound of grass seed to 10 feet square, or if you care for clover, 1 pound of clover to 4 pounds of Blue Grass. This will insure a good thick sod the first season. It is useless to try and make a lawn on soil that has been excavated from cellar. Soil in Colo¬ rado must be aerated from one to two years before seed will germinate or grow.

Clover being so much heavier than Blue Grass, seed should be sown sepa¬ rate to get an even stand of clover.

FERTILIZERS

^ TUaki^ Jlwmp G/mi/

SACCO

(Packed in 1, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100 lbs.)

Contains Nitrogen, Potash and Phos¬ phoric acid. Ideal fertilizer for potted plants, flower beds, the garden and old or new lawns. For lawns use about three pounds for 10 by 10 ft.

LAWN FERTILIZERS

To be used on the lawn in the spring and summer; gives immediate results; soluble; it does not disfigure the lawn like stable manure. One pound will cov¬ er about 6 feet square. Price, 50 lbs., $1.50; 100 lbs., $3.00.

NITRATE OF SODA — A quick acting fertilizer. Lb., 10c.

BONE MEAL — Used extensively as a fertilizer for roses, grapes, vines, shrubs, palms and ferns. Price, 1 lb., 5c; 10 lbs., 50c.

THE PIERCE SEED COMPANY, PUEBLO, COLO.

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GARDEN TRUCK FERTILIZERS

For garden truck and plants — none better. Use in hot-beds or greenhouse, and when cabbage, celery and other plants are set out in the open ground; use about one tablespoonful to each plant when setting out. Be sure to have fertilizer well mixed with soil. In hot¬ bed and greenhouse, use about 1 pound to a sash (3x6 feet). 50 lbs., $1.50; 100 lbs., $3.00.

INSECTICIDES AND SPRAYS

Prices quoted subject to market change.

BLUE VITRIOL— Sulphate of copper, blue stone in crystal ready to dissolve. One-half pound dissolved in gallon of water for 100 lbs. wheat. Price, 1 lb., 20c; 10 lbs., $1.75.

WHITTAKER DIP (Liquid)— Will de¬ stroy ants, drives cockroaches away. Price, pint can, 50c; quart can, 90c; half¬ gallon can, $1.10.

ARSENATE OF LEAD (Powder)— This is an effective insecticide for leaf¬ eating insects, does not burn the leaves and foliage, does not wash off by or¬ dinary rains. Arsenate of lead is used on Colorado orchards more than any other insecticide, and with success. A num¬ ber of our best grape growers are now spraying their vines with arsenate of lead.

We recommend this insecticide in the powdered form. Is much handier to ship, does not dry out and can be carried over from one season to another without loss. Two pounds to 50 gallons of water will do the work. Price, 4-lb. package, 80c.

Special prices on 25, 50 and 100 lbs.

PARIS GREEN — To be used in solu¬ tion. Half pound to 60 gallons of water and 15 pounds of lime for apples, pears and shade trees; 4 ounces Paris Green to 60 gallons of water, 10 pounds lime for small fruits, cherries, peaches and apri¬ cots. This solution should be thoroughly strained before spraying. The Paris Green should be mixed into a paste of thickness of cream before putting into the lime water. The lime is necessary to prevent burning of leaves and also makes the Paris Green more soluble. To kill grasshoppers, 100 pounds bran, 2 pounds of Paris Green, well mixed, moisten with enough sweetened water to moisten the bran, then scatter all over the field. 1-lb. packages, 60c.

FORMALDEHYDE — For the preven¬ tion of smut on grains. One pint diluted with 40 to 50 gallons of water is suffi¬ cient to treat 30 bushels of grain. 16- oz. bottle, 40c.

PEERLESS GOPHER KILLER, liquid (Lee’s) — A sure killer for prairie dogs, gophers, ground squirrels and all bur¬ rowing animals. Quart-can, 75c.

ZELIO — Guaranteed to kill rats and mice without odor, directions on each package. Price, per pkg., 50c.

_ POISONED OATS — For mice, prai¬ rie dogs, gophers. We have prepared this for years and know that it will kill prairie dogs. 1 lb., 40c.

POWDERED HELLEBORE — For worms on currants and gooseberries. 1 lb., 25c.

SLUG SHOT (Hammond’s) — For worms on vegetables and flowering plants; used extensively on growing cab¬ bage. 5-lb. package, 75c; 10-lb. package, $1.25.

FISH OIL SOAP — Used where insect life exists. Dissolve 2 ounces of soap to 1 gallon of water. Lb., 20c.

Poisons cannot be sent by mail. Must be forwarded by express or freight.

POULTRY SUPPLIES AND FOODS

(Trade Mark.)

BABY CHICK FOODS

HOYT’S MIXTURE— A scratch food. This is a well balanced dry scratch food for young baby chicks and can be fed until chicks are 6 weeks or two months old. This food contains cracked wheat, oats, corn, milo or kaffir, hemp, rape, millet, canary and other seeds, shell, grit, granulated blood, fine ground bone, charcoal in right proportions, and screened so there is no loss in feeding. Feed our Hoyt’s Mixture and raise healthy chicks. A dry food for little chicks. Is very convenient to handle. Put up in 50 and 100-lb. bags for ship¬ ping. $4.00 per 100 lbs.

Write for Buckeye and QUEEN INCU¬ BATOR and BROODER CATALOGUE for 1929

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THE PTEFCE SEED COMPANY, PUEBLO. COLO.

POULTRY SUPPLIES AND FOODS

BLATCHFORD’S CHICK MASH— A mash that we sell to baby chick growers in ton lots. Can be fed dry in hoppers or moistened with milk or water, and fed as a wet mash from day old chicks to 6 months old. This is one of the best feeds to mature pullets for early layers. Put up in 25 and 100- lb. bags. 25 lbs., $2.00.

We are Pueblo Distributors, Wholesale and Retail, for Pratt’s Poultry Remedies.

Pratt’s Baby Chick Food is different from any other spe¬ cial food for baby chicks. We have al¬ ways recommended and will continue to recommend Pratt’s Baby Chick Food.

The chicks it saves, while small, usually pays the entire cost for the whole flock.

It is put up in the following sizes:

Prices on 2*/2-lb. carton, 25c; 5% -lb. car¬ ton, 50c; 5-lb. bag, 35c; 10-lb. bag, 65c; 25-lb. bag, $1.50; 50-lb. bag, $2.75, and 100-lb. bag, $5.25.

PRATT’S GROWING MASH in 50-lb. bag at $2.50. These prices are f. o. b. Pueblo. Write for special prices on larger quantities.

MIXED GRAIN FOR LAYING HENS — This consists of small grains, the right ' proportion of charcoal and other ingred¬ ients to make hens lay, and keep them in good, healthy condition. It pays others to feed our mixed grain for laying hens and will pay you. We have a good trade among ranchmen for this feed. Put up in 100-pound sacks at market price.

GOVERNMENT MASH— This is a mash for laying hens and mixed from a government formula, and contains every¬ thing for a balanced mash feed, includ¬ ing green food. There is nothing bet¬ ter. $3.00 per 100 lbs.

OYSTER SHELL (Ground Coarse or Fine) — This is one food that should be in every poultry yard, convenient and handy where fowls can help themselves at all times. It is necessary for laying hens. 12 lbs., 25c; 100-lb. sack, $1.25.

BLOOD MEAL — Conceded to be one of the greatest egg-producers on earth. Stimulates egg production, is good for growing chicks; a good food for weak¬ legged chickens. One teaspoonful a day fed in a mash for one dozen hens will give you surprising results. 1 lb., 10c; special price in 100-lb. lots.

GOLDEN MEAT SCRAPS — Protein 50% (Dried). — This is a product that we sell in large quantities. This food has all the elements to make a healthy growth. The meat is sufficiently evapo¬ rated to prevent becoming rancid. Keeps well. Best fed in a mash two or three times a week. About one tablespoonful to a fowl. 5 lbs., 25c; 100-lb. bag, $4.50.

GRANULATED BONE — This is a coarse-ground green bone. Good for building up the frame of chickens and rich in phosphate of lime for shell pro¬ duction. This should be fed in a hopper or box where the chickens can help them¬ selves at all times. 5 lbs., 25c; 100 lbs., $3.25.

ALFALFA CLOVER MEAL— The al¬ falfa meal that we offer for poultry food is the third cutting. Alfalfa meal is the most satisfactory green food for chick¬ ens that we handle. Scald the alfalfa meal and add bran to make a mash. There is no better feed. 50 lbs., $2.00

HIGH PROTEIN BEEF SCRAPS— A superior grade of meat scraps prepared in a meal for feeding in mash or with other soft foods. 4 lbs., 25c; 50 lbs., $2.50.

GROUND OIL CAKE— It is the great¬ est flesh former and cream producer in use. Fed in dry or wet mash. One part oil cake meal to 5 parts bran. Fed twice a week is very beneficial. 5 lbs., 25c. Market price in 100-lb. lot or more.

MEAT MEAL — A slightly concen¬ trated food. A high per cent of protein. Use in wet and dry mash. 10 lbs., 60c; 100-lb. bag, $4.50.

CHARCOAL — Is one of the most necessary foods there is for all kinds of fowls. Pure charcoal is an excellent aid’ in arresting bowel complaints, and should be in a hopper before the fowls all the time. Coarse granulated for grown fowls; fine granulated for chicks. Per lb., 6c; 10 lbs., 50c.

GRAY GRANITE GRIT— Coarse and fine. Poultry that is confined must have grit furnished, and Gray Granite is the best. It is sharp and does the work. 12 lbs., 25c; 50 lbs., 75c.

THE PIERCE SEED COMPANY, PUEBLO, COLO.

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WHITTAKER DIP — Non-poisanous disinfectant and antiseptic. One of the best sprays for chicken houses, kills lice and mites. For a disinfectant, lice killer and animal dip it is economical and easy to apply. For general spraying purposes, 3 to 4 tablespoonfuls to a quart of water. Pint can, 40c; quart can, 75c; V2 gallon can, $1.10. Full directions on each can.

PRATT FOOD CO. GOODS

PRATT’S

POULTRY

REGULATOR-

26-oz. package, 30c

PRATT’S POULTRY R E G U L A TOR — 4-lb. pkg., 60c.

PRATT’S POULTRY R E G U LATOR — 12-lb. bag, $1.50; 25-lb. bag,

$3.00.

PRATT’S BABY CHICK FOOD— 2>/2- Ib. package, 25c; 5-lb. package, 35c

PRATT’S ROUP CURE— Per box 30c.

PRATT’S LICE KILLER POWDER— Per box, 15c.

PRATT’S LICE KILLER POWDER— Per box, 30c.

If you feed a large number of fowls, ask for special prices.

C. E. CONKEY POULTRY CO. GOODS

Postage Extra

CONKEY’S BRONCHITIS REMEDY — Package, 60c.

CONKEY’S HEADLICE OINTMENT — Per package, 10c and 25c.

CONKEY’S ROUP REMEDY — 30c, 60c and $1.00 packages.

CONKEY’S CHOL¬ ERA REMEDY — Package, 25c.

CONKEY’S L A Y- ING TONIC — 3«/2- Ib. packages, 60c.

WHfK i DUREHJA

tablets

CONKEY’S BLACK HEAD REMEDY FOR TURKEYS — Price per package, 60c.

CONKEY’S LICE POW¬ DER — 15-oz. package, 25c.

CONKEY’S LICE KILLER — Quart can, 60c; 2-quart can, 90c.

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THE PIERCE SEED COMPANY, PUEBLO, COLO.

POULTRY SUPPLIES AND FOODS

GEO. H. LEE CO. GOODS

LEE’S LICE KILLER— 1-quart can, 60c.

LEE’S LICE KILLER— '/2 -gallon can, 90c.

LEE’S LICE KILLER— 1-gallon can, $1.50.

LEE’S EGG MAKER— 5 '/2 -lb. pack¬ age, $1.00.

LEE’S EGG MAKER— 12-lb. package, $2.25.

LEE’S GERMIZONE— Per bottle, 40c.

LEE’S GERMIZONE— Per bottle, 12- oz., 75c.

LEE’S GERMIZONE— 60 tablets, per box, by mail, 75c.

LEE’S INSECT POWDER— Per box, 30c; prepaid, 40c.

LEE’S HEADLICE OINTMENT— Per box, 15c.

CRAYON NEST EGGS— These are used in nests to have eggs from freez¬ ing and are very convenient to have in each nest. 3 for 10c.

LICE REPELLANT NEST EGG— The greatest discovery for ridding poultry of vermin; the least trouble to use- — only place the egg in the nest. 3 for 25c.

LEG BANDS

_for—

CHICKENS, TURKEYS, PIGEONS, AND ALL KINDS OF FOWLS

CHALLENGE — Double clinch, flat

aluminum; per dozen, postpaid _ 20c

Per 100 _ $1.00

VICTORY — Large celluloid numbers, per dozen, 50c.

CAPONIZING SETS

(Postpaid)

Philadelphia Capon Set _ $2.50

Philadelphia Capon Set, in case _ 2.75

Piling’s Farmer Capon Set _ 3.00

MUSHROOMS

MUSHROOM SPAWN — Per brick, 30c; postpaid, 40c.

THERMOMETERS AND HYGROMETERS

THE “TYCOS” INCUBATOR HYGROMETER

Millions of chicks die in the shell every year for the want of proper moisture cond'-tions. The “Tycos” Incubator Hy¬ grometer is not a regulator of moisture, but an indicator of conditions, so that if not correct, they may be made so.

The use of the “Tycos” Incubator Hy¬ grometer effectively lessens the percent¬ age of chicks dying in the shell — due largely to improper moisture conditions.

“Tycos” Incubator Hygromter, each $1.50; extra wicks, per doz., $1.00; each, 10c.

“TYCOS” CERTIFIED INCUBATOR THERMOMETERS

With scale etched on the glass tube so that should the tube from any cause work loose on the mounting, the efficien¬ cy of the thermometer would not in any manner be diminished. Made in mercury tubes only. Each, $1.00.

INCUBATOR THERMOMETERS, “TYCOS” — Adjustable to most any in¬ cubator. Each, $1.00; postpaid.

BROODER THERMOMETERS — 40c to 75c each; postpaid.

DAIRY THERMOMETERS — Each, $1.00; postpaid.

Thermometers sent at purchaser’s risk.

THE PIERCE SEED COMPANY, PUEBLO, COLO. 45

NUMEROUS ITEMS THAT WE CAN FURNISH

SPRATT’S DOG BISCUIT— A com¬ plete food for grown dogs. Per lb., 15c.

SPRATT’S PUPPY OVALS— A puppy food that is relished by growing pups and small dogs. Per lb., 15c.

GRAFTING WAX— For budding and grafting; used also on bruised and barked trees and shrubs. Furnished in cakes ready for use. 1-lb. cake, 35c; Vi- Ib., cake, 20c; postage extra.

CHICKEN PUNCH MARKERS (Acme) — By mail, 25c each.

ANDERSON EGG BOX CARRIERS— For setting of eggs to ship. Holds 15 eggs. Price, each 20c.

EGG CARTON — Holding one dozen eggs. Used for special delivery of fresh eggs. Per dozen, 15c; 100, $1.00.

THE HEN FRIEND DRINKING FOUNTAIN — Made to resist frost and not leak. No. 1, 75c; No. 2, 60c; No. 3, 40c.

SANITARY GRIT AND SHELL BOX — Three compartments; made of galvan¬ ized iron. Price, $1.00.

NATURAL FISH FOOD — Per box, 15c; postpaid.

SEAMLESS SACKS (American A)— Market price.

MOCKING BIRD FOOD — Per can, 35c.

RAT BISCUIT PASTE— For Rats, Mice, Roaches and Water Bugs. 25c per package.

SAL-VET

Sal-Vet is a salt, medicated scientific¬ ally. It contains a number of tried, ef¬ fective, medical ingredients, which ani¬ mals in their natural state are prompted to seek.

Worms and indigestion are responsible for about 90 per cent of livestock losses — annually amounting to millions of dol¬ lars. U. S. government reports prove this. These losses can be overcome or prevented.

If interested, send for circular giving full directions. Sold only in original packages.

10-lb. package _ $1.00

25 -lb. package _ - _ 2.25

50-lb. pail _ 4.00

100-Ib. keg _ 7.00

Special price and terms in large quan¬ tities.

BLATCHFORD’S CALF MEAL DON’T FEED BUTTER-FATS TO YOUR CALVES

It Is Worth More for Other Purposes 1st — It will raise three or four calves at the cost of one where milk is fed.

2nd — You can raise your own best milk¬ ers, thereby increasing the yield of milk.

3rd — You can veal your calves quickly and economically.

4th — It is very little or no extra trouble to use.

5th — The profits are large. The only cost comes at the start.

6th — It is the Best Calf Meal at any price.

100 Pounds Makes 100 Gallons of Perfect Milk Substitute

HOW TO RAISE CALVES SUC¬ CESSFULLY— FULL DIRECTIONS in each 25-lb. sack at $1.75, F. O. B., Pu¬ eblo.

r - - — \

Sellmg' Agency Eip I

De Laval

CREAM

SEPARATORS

DE LAVAL SEPARATOR — Best cream separator now in use; more of these separators in the Arkansas Valley than any other make. Write us for cir¬ cular and prices.

46

THE PIERCE SEED COMPANY, PUEBLO, COLO.

DOVETAIL HIVE

The standard hive, S-frame and 1 story. The body consists of a plain box, 1814 inches long, 12% inches wide and 9% inches inside measure; made of %-inch lumber and dovetailed at the corners. It has eight self-spacing Hoff¬ man brood frames, metal rabbits and division board.

The super consists of a box, one-half as deep as the hive, which have for their bottom pattern slats, cut the same size and shape as the sections; wood separa¬ tor and nails go with this hive.

The 1-story hive includes a cover, bottom brood chamber, complete, and one super with inside fixtures.

8-frame, 1-story, metal cover;

each _ $3.25

8-frame, 1-story, 5 hives, metal

cover _ $14.00

Hives are put up 5 in a crate, and weigh about 90 pounds per crate. Above prices knocked down.

The Porter Bee-Escape

Price, 25c each; postpaid

Bee Escape Board, with escape, 75c

each.

Unbound Zinc Queen Excluders, 8- frame, 60c each.

Wood and Wire Queen Excluders, 8- frame, $1.00.

Alleyns Improved Queen and Drone Trap, $1.00.

Sections

4 *4x4 *4x1% are the Standard Section

The No. 1 section is made only from the whitest basswood.

In lots of 100— No. 1 _ $ 1.50

In lots of 500— No. 1 _ 6.50

In lots of 1000— No. 1 _ 12.50

Sections are put up 500 in a crate, and weigh about 60 pounds per 1,000.

Extra Supers for 8-Frame Hive. Pattern Slats.

Lots of 1, each _ 95c

Lots of 5 - $4.75

Shipping Cases

In lots of 10 _ $ 4.00

In lots of 50 _ 19.00

24-pound double tier with glass, nails and paper complete in original cases of 50 per case, $19.00.

SOLAR WAX EXTRACTOR

Better than all artificial heat devices is a Solar Wax Extractor. A good one will more than pay for itself in one season. Price, each $15.00.

Per 100

Hoffman Brood Frames _ $7.00

Section Holders, slotted _ : _ 5.00

Wood Separators for 4% sections;

slotted _ 2.50

We can furnish Italian Queens, tested Colorado bred, $2.25 each; postpaid.

PARKER’S FOUNDATION FASTEN¬ ER — For putting the foundation in 414x4% sections; each 40c.

BINGHAM SMOKERS

4-inch _ $1.75

Little Wonder _ 1.00

COMB FOUNDATION (Dadant’s)

Extra thin surplus, per lb. _ $1.00

Medium Brood, per lb. _ _ _ 90c

Subject to market change.

Special Price in Quantities SUNDRIES

ABC and X Y Z of Bee Culture _ $3.00

Honey Extractor — Novice, No. 5;

not reversible _ $28.00

Bee Veil Globe _ $1.50

%-lb. Spool No. 30 Tinned Wire _ 30c

THE PIERCE SEED COMPANY, PUEBLO> COLO.

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BUCKEYE INCUBATORS

;; THE BEST FOR 25 YEARS. Guar- anteed to hatch more chicks and stronger £ chicks. Over 400,000 satisfied users.

■I No. 14 — 60-Egg Size, Style E - $16.50

No. 16—110-Egg Size, Style E _ 27.50

No. 1 — 120-Egg Size, Standard _ 37.50

I No. 2 — 175-Egg Size, Standard _ 44.50

No. 3 — 250-Egg Size, Standard _ 57.75

Reliable Brass Wafer Thermostat, for any incubator or brooder. The double wafer has a solid post between the two units making each unit separate and in¬ dependent of the other, so that should one of the units become damaged the other one would continue to function, thus giving double protection. The 3-in. Double Unit Wafer, 50c each; 5-in. Double Unit Wafer, $1.25 each.

We have eight different type wafers.

SUBJECT TO SALE— All prices in this catalogue are subject to stock being unsold on receipt of your order.

; COAL OIL BURNING BROODERS

No. 154 — 50 Chick Electric _ $ 4.50

^ No. 27-A— 200 Chick Size at _ 17.50

‘I' No. 81 — 500 Chick Size at _ 21.50

COAL BURNING BROODERS

No. 118—500 Chick Size at _ $21.50

No. 119—1,000 Chick Size at - 26.50

Send for descriptive circular of Buck¬ eye Incubators, Brooders and Hovers.

THE PIERCE SEED COMPANY, PUEBLO, COLO.

POULTRY ACCESSORIES

THE LARGEST STOCK OF POULTRY ACCESSORIES IN PUEBLO THEY SAVE THE FEED, AND SAVE TIME, AND SAVE LABOR

BABY CHICK FEEDERS Two Sizes, 15c and 25c

MOE’S GRIT AND SHELL BOXES Two Sizes, $1.00 and $1.35

MOE’S STEEL GARDEN WEEDER Each 25c

MAGAZINE CHICK FEEDER AND WATERER Each 70c

MOE’S FOUNTAIN AND BROODER HEATER Price, Each, $2.00

MOE’S STAR FOUNTAIN AND FEEDER

Each 10c, Without Glass Jar

BOTTOM FILLED FOUNTAIN Quart, 40c; Gallon 70c

MOE’S DOUBLE FEEDING TROUGH Three Sizes, 45c, 60c, 75c

MOE’S PRUNING SHEARS California Patterns, each $1.00

MOE’S SINGLE FEEDING TROUGH Three Sizes, 35c, 40c, 60c

MOE’S HAND WEEDER Each 25c

BOTTLE ATOMIZER Each, $1.00

MAKE MONEY!

PUT YOUR EGGS AWAY WHEN THEY ARE CHEAP AND SELL YOUR FRESH EGGS WHEN EGG PRICES ARE HIGH

WATER GLASS EGG PRESERVER Is recommended by the Department of Agriculture of the United States; also by the Agricuitiiral College. Personally, we have used Water Glass with success, and can refer to a number of our 1928 cus¬ tomers that used our Water Glass suc¬ cessfully last season.

One Pint _ $ .25 ; will preserve 12 doz.

One Quart — . .40; will preserve 25 doz.

One Gallon 1.25; will preserve 100 doz. Vz Gallon .70; will preserve 50 doz.

When sent by express, purchaser pays charges.

The above prices F. O. B. Pueblo.

If sent by mail, extra charge for box¬ ing, 25c per package.

EGG-O-LATUM

Makes Winter Eggs Cost Summer Prices. June is the month of cheapest eggs, and the best time to put them down for next winter’s use. Eggs coated with Egg-O-Latum can be boiled, fried, poached or whipped. Full directions with each package.

Price, per jar, 50c, postpaid — sufficient for 50 dozen eggs.

Save Labor, Shrinkage Fir© Risk and Worry

Get t!ie exact Piavor you want; a beau¬ tiful brown color and uniform smoke cure from rind to bone.

Nothing takes the place of the original and genuine

EDWARDS PROCESS

PATENTS PENOiNS

Examine the package carefully before you buy. The air-tight, ten pound drum, with the yellow and blue label must carry the Old HickorjT Smoked Salt trade-mark.

We have it and we guarantee it to be the genuine article.

AUTO SPRAY NO. 1 COMPRESSED AIR SPRAYER

The Auto Spray No. 1 is the strongest and most simple in its workings of any compressed air sprayer. Suitable for spraying trees, shrubs, vines, field crops and greenhouses. It consists of a solution tank, holding four gallons, made of galvanized steel or heavy sheet brass. A brass air pump is located inside of solution tank. The entire machine is made without screws or bolts. The valves and wash¬ ers resist oil and other solutions.

Price, Auto Spray No. 1-B, Brass Tank with Auto pop, $9.00.

Price, Auto Spray Q 1-D, Galvanized Tank with Auto pop, $6.50.

MYERS’ LITTLE GIANT BRASS SPRAY PUMP

Complete with hose and Bordeaux nozzle; mailable foot-rest. Price, $6.00.

MEYERS’ COG GEAR SPRAY PUMP

With strainer and pressure gauge, 6-foot bound suction hose, two discharge hose, two 8-foot pipe extensions, two Bordeaux Sprays. Price $30.00.

MYERS’ IMPROVED BARREL SPRAY PUMP

Complete with 5-foot V2"inch 3-ply discharge hose, Bordeaux nozzle. Price, $20.00.

With Mechanical Agitator, $21.00.

THE STANDARD SPRAY PUMP Made Entirely of Brass

No leathers, washers or suckers ; no castings to rust — nothing to get out of order. The Standard Pump is provided with two nozzles, interchangeable. No. 1 throws a fine spray 28 feet. No. 2 throws a solid stream from 55 to 60 feet. No. 1 attached direct to pump throws a coarse spray 35 feet. Pump, two nozzles, 3 feet of hose. Price, each, $5.50.

MYERS’ LEVER BUCKET SPRAY PUMP Complete with hose and Bordeaux or Vermorel nozzle. Price, $9.00.

ROOT CROPS FOR STOCK FEEDING are neglected in Colorado. There is no crop that will yield more, and are of more value for stock feeding than the stock varieties of roots. ^

With the proper preparation of the soil, root crops can be grown on arid land profitably. Plow deep in the fall and cultivate early in the spring for a good fine seed bed, sow the seed v/hen the soil is moist.

MANGEL WURZEL AND CARROTS are preferable for TLE and HOGS; TURNIPS and RUTA BAGA for SHEEP.

Don’t fail to try Roots this season Special Price, 25 and 50 pound lots.

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