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General Information
Avoid mistakes and misunderstanding by observing these in- structions.
WE PAY THE POSTAGE on ail vegetable and flower seeds, ex- cept where otherwise specified. Field seeds and other supplies are priced f. 0. b. Harrisonburg, Va. If desired by mail, add postage at the rate of 15 cents for first pound, 5 cents for second pound. See table above, at right, for larger quantities.
PLEASE WRITE PLAINLY, your name, post office, rural route and state on each order.
NON-WARRANTY: Farmers and gardeners of experience know that success with seeds depends primarily on weather conditions and proper cultivation, so in accordance with the custom of the trade and more specifically the American Seed Trade Association, ‘‘The Wetsel Seed Co., Inc., gives no warranty, express or implied, as to the productiveness of any seeds or bulbs it sells and will not be in any way responsible for the crop. Our liability, in all instances, is limited to the purchase price of the seed.”
Concerning prices in this catalogue: It is a matter of common knowledge that prices of field seeds, such as clovers, grasses, grains, potatoes, etc., fluctuate from month to month, often from week to week. In normal times (if there be such, any more) the price of gar- den seeds and to a large degree manufactured goods, remains fairly stable; consequently, catalogue prices usually hold good for a season.
However, it is rather evident that the ‘‘rough” times predicted here last year will continue through the coming season. Prices are very unstable and are likely to remain so for some time. Prices of a few items remain strong, but weak spots are also present. Con- flicting trends and ‘‘cross currents’? will almost certainly continue in both commodities and manufactured items.
Accordingly, we must emphasize the fact that all prices in this catalogue are subject to change. Price changes, especially advances, will be avoided wherever possible and we will lower prices to meet changed conditions as readily as we will make necessary advances, or more so.
WETSEL’S Dependable VEGETABLE SEEDS
ASPARAGUS
Soak the seed twenty-four hours before planting, and sow in spring or fall in very rich soil. Transplant to rows 2 feet apart, with plants about 15 inches apart. One ounce plants 50 feet of row.
Roots are planted 8 inches deep and 18 inches apart, in rows 4 feet apart, Set them in a trench that has been fertilized well, and do not use the sprouts the first year. A dozen roots for each member of the family is a good quantity to plant.
Mary Washington. Rust-resistant. Large straight stalks with firm delicious tips.
Mary Washington Roots. Set out in February and March. 1 to 3
years old. 4
BROCCOLI
Start early indoors and transplant outdoors when frost is over, 18 to 24 inches apart, in rows 3 feet apart. A packet of seed is enough for most home gardens; an gunce produces 2500 plants.
Green Sprouting. 75 days. Sprouts about 5 inches long, with a head of green shoots. New heads form in six to eight weeks after cutting. :
ASPARAGUS
Mary Washington Seed. (Postpaid)
Roots. (Not postpaid).......
BROCCOLI .
Green Sprouting (Postpaid)....$0 10 $0 20 BRUSSELS SPROUTS
Long Island Improved. (Postpaid) 10 40
BRUSSELS SPROUTS
Grown like cabbage. Set the plants 2 feet apart with 3 feet between rows. A packet will be ample for small gardens; an ounce produces about 2500 plants. Long Island Improved. 100 days. Small
shoots clustered around the main stem
maturing in autumn.
Beans are the most important garden vegetable. They contain both Vitamins A and B,; are most nutritious and whole- some. Plant plenty of Beans.
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BEANS
Dwart or Bush Green-Podded
Plant every two weeks from April to August, at the rate of 44 pound to a 50-foot row. Sow Beans 3 inches apart, 114 to 2 inches deep, in rows 2 feet apart. Cultivate frequently but never when the plants are wet.
Black Valentine Stringless. 55 days. Pod 6 inches in length, fairly straight, with round dark green stringless pods.
Bountiful. 1 days. A first-early flat-podded variety which con- tinues to bear over a long season. Light green pods, 61% to 7 inches long, entirely free from strings.
Burpee’s Stringless. 54 days. Pods 5 inches long, slightly curved, round, dark green and fleshy. A very popular variety, especially for canning.
Dixie White. 53 days. Pods 4 inches long, light green, round, straight and stringless when young. Excellent as a dry shell Bean. Wonderful yielder.
Dwarf Horticultural. Snap pods 53 days; green shell Beans 60 days. Plant medium small, thrifty and productive. Pods dark green at snap stage, becoming greenish yellow splashed with carmine; 5 to 514-inches long, 54 inches wide and flat at snap stage, becom- ing almost round at green shell stage; strictly stringless, slightly fibrous. Seeds plump oval, pinkish buff, spotted and streaked with purplish red.
Giant Stringless Green-Pod. 56 days. Excellent for market gar- deners, shippers, and canners. Pods round, 6 inches long, entirely stringless.
Landreth’s Stringless. 54 days Pods 6 to 7 inches long, fairly straight, round and dark green. Generally regarded as the same Bean as Burpee’s Stringless, but this Strain is preferred by many commercial canners.
Streamliner. 50 days. A new variety for this section. Has enjoyed increasing popularity in other areas for several years. Flat to thick flat stringless pods. Bush medium size and prolific. Seeds medium size, oval, white.
Stringless Red Valentine. 54 days. A standard early variety. Pods green, round, 5 inches long, stringless.
Sulphur cr Brimstone. 55 days. Has a distinct flavor that is highly esteemed by gardeners in the mountain sections. Not stringless but a good bearer and remains tender till the Beans in the semi-round to round pods are quite far advanced.
Roger’s Stringless Refugee. 68 days. Young pods valuable for pene and baking. Pods medium green, stringless, fleshy, and
rittle.
Tendergreen Stringless. 48 days. An excellent early sort for home and market-garden use. Pods round, fleshy, stringless, with many brown seeds which are mottled with light fawn. Plants strong, upright in habit, and yield freely.
Tennessee Green-Pod (Case-knife).
52 days. Pod the largest,
Jongest, and broadest of any green-pod Bean; not entirely stringless.
Dwarf or Bush Wax-Podded Beans
Davis White Wax Stringless. 52 days. Pods 5 to 6 inches long, flat, wide, yellow, of good quality. Good for home use or shipping.
Pencil-Pod Black Wax. 59 days. Pods 6 to 7 inches long, straight. round, absolutely stringless. Seeds black.
Top Notch Golden Wax. 50 days. This is a comparatively new strain of Wax Bean and generally regarded as an improvement over Rustless Golden Wax. Pods are 5 inches long, flat, straight, and yellow. White seed, brown eye.
Bush Shell Beans
Used exclusively as Shell Beans
White Kidney. Kidney-shaped white seed. Red Kidney. Seeds are brick-red in color, Great Northern. Solid white.
Pinto. Grayish brown.
Navy. Small white Beans fine for baking.
Pole or Cornfield Beans
Pole Beans are sensitive to cold, and should not be planted until the ground is warm. Use poles 6 to 8 feet long, set firmly 3 feet apart in rows 4 feet apart. If planted in hills, sow five or six Beans in each. May also be planted with corn.
Creaseback, Black. 65 days. Grows 5 feet tall. Pods round, 7 inches long, and stringless. Black seeded.
Creaseback, White. 63 days. Bright green, round pods about 6 inches long, not stringless.
Creaseback, Striped. 70 days. Medium green, round pods, 6 inches long, not stringless but of good quality.
Ideal Black Pole. 60 days. Extremely early and prolific. Pods 5 inches long, round, slightly curved, stringless, of excellent quality, borne in clusters of six.
Kentucky Wonder, Brown-Seeded. 65 days. A profusion of round meaty pods, often 9 to 10 inches long. Very popular.
Kentucky Wonder, White-Seeded. 62 days. Long, brittle, string- less pods, finely flavored.
Lazy Wife. 73 days. A late sort for home gardens. May be used as a snap, a green shell, or a dry shell Bean. Pods flat, about 5 inches long. Dry seed is white.
London Horticultural. 70 days. Short, straight, stringless pods, Dried Beans are fine for winter use.
Noxall (Missouri Wonder). 70 days. Long, round, green pods. Good for snap or shell Beans. Gives large crops, and is excellent for planting among corn.
Red Speckled Cut-Short. 74 days. Long, straight, 4-inch pods thick and crisp when young.
Tennessee Wonder. 71 days. Similar to Kentucky Wonder, but has larger, straight, and smoother pods. More desirable as a shell Bean than as asnap.
White McCaslan. 65 days. Green pods 8 to 9 inches long, slightly flattened White seeds. :
BEANS, BUSH GREEN-PODDED All Bean Seed Not Postpaid
Lb. 2 lbs. 51bs. 10 lbs. 25 lbs. Stringless Red Valentine. $0 45 $0 85 $1 $ $ Tendergreen Stringless. . Streamliner
Sulphur or Brimstone... Full Measure
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BEANS, BUSH WAX Davis White Wax String-
Pencil-Pod Black Wax... Top Notch Golden Wax..
BEANS, BUSH SHELL
BEANS, POLE or CORN- FIELD (Green Snap) Creaseback, White...... Kentucky Wonder, White Kentucky Wonder, Brown Creaseback, Striped All Other Varieties
SHENANDOAH VALLEY’S
Pole Wax-Podded Beans
Kentucky Wonder Wax. 70 days. Flat yellow, stringless pods.
LIMA BEANS
Lima Beans are very susceptible to cold and seeds should not be planted until the ground has become thoroughly warm. They should be sown on well-enriched land, with the rows 3 feet apart, placing the Beans 6 inches apart in the row. Plant about 11% inches deep, % pound to 50 feet of row.
Bush Varieties
Burpee’s Improved Bush. 75 days. Produces large pods which con- tain 4 or more thick Beans. The dry Beans are flat, greenish white.
Cangreen. 65 days. Small-seeded, similar to Henderson’s Bush in size. Retains green color to canning stage.
Fordhook Bush Lima. 75 days. Thick, meaty pods containing 3 or 4 seeds. Both the green shell and the dry Beans are large and plump.
Fordhooek Baby Lima. 70 days. Bush about 14 inches high, erect and runnerless. Dark glossy green pods 2% inches long, with 3 or 4 Beans. Excellent for canning.
Henderson’s Bush (Baby Lima). 65 days. A popular canning variety. Pods contain 3 or 4seeds. Dry Beans are white.
Jackson’s Wonder Bush. Medium-sized pods holding 4 or 5 thick Beans of good quality.
Pole Varieties
King of the Garden. 88 days. An improved strain of the large white Pole Lima. Pods 5 to 6 inches long, containing 4 or 5 large Beans of good quality.
Red-speckled Pole. 88 days. Large fat Bean. Very prolific and of excellent quality.
Sieva or Carolina. 75 days. Popular pole Butter Bean, with pods 3 inches long. Early, prolific, and of excellent quality.
Beans are the most important garden vegetables. They con- tain both Vitamins A and B,, are the most nutritious and whole- some. Plant plenty of Beans.
We do not pay postage on Beans. Add 11 cts. for first pound and 1 ct. for each additional pound
Lb. 2 lbs. 5 lbs. 10 lbs. 25 lbs. BEANS, POLE WAX Kentucky Wonder Wax..$0 45 $0 85 $1 95 $3 $9 25
LIMA BEANS, BUSH Fordhook 242 50 95 35 Fordhook Baby 50 95 35 Cangreen 50 95 35
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All Other Varieties, Bush. 45 85 95
LIMA BEANS, POLE All Varieties 45 85 9 25
Pkt. ° Lb.
$1 40 1 10
BEETS All Varieties Table. (Postpaid). .$0 10 All Varieties Stock (Postpaid)... 10
SWISS CHARD
Both Varieties. (Postpaid) 125
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MODERN SEED HOUSE
BEET, Detroit Dark Red
BEETS
Light, well-fertilized loam is best for growing Beets. Successive plantings at two-week intervals are preferable, using an ounce of seed for a 50-foot row, and 6 to 8 pounds for an acre. Sow in rows 1% feet apart, and when the plants are about 2 inches high, thin to 3 inches apart. Beet tops are among the most vitamin-rich products of the whole vegetable garden. For winter storage, late Beets may be packed in moist soil in a cool cellar.
Crimson Globe. 69 days. Second early. Globe-shaped; deep crim- son.
Crosby’s Egyptian. 60 days. Early. Flattened globe-shaped; medium dark-red, tops medium size.
Detroit Dark Red. 68 days. Main-crop variety. Roots round, smooth, deep blood-red. Good for late summer and fall.
Early Blood Turnip. 68 days. Second early. Turnip-shaped, bright red; long tap-root. Used for both early and main crop; desirable for winter use.
Eearly Eclipse. 65 days. Root globular; flesh bright red, marked with white, fine grained.
White Sugar. 90 days. Large. Excellent for table use or for stock. Heavy yielder.
Vitaminized Gardens
Beets contain Vitamin B; health and nutrition necessity. Young Beet tops are superior to spinach and turnips for greens.
MANGEL-WURZEL or STOCK BEETS
Sow from April to July, in drills 2 feet apart, thinning to 10 inches apart. Sow 6 pounds of seed per acre. Golden Tankard. Flesh yellow and inclined to color the milk. Large root, usually larger at the bottom than at the top. Mammoth Long Red. Flesh white, veined pink. Roots 18 inches long, and 6 inches across, grow half above ground. Often yields 30 to 50 tons per acre.
SWISS CHARD
Sow the seed about an inch apart and an inch deep, in rows 1/4 to 2 feet apart. When 3 or 4 inches high, thin to 8 to 10 inches apart. An ounce of seed plants 50 feet of row.
Fordhook Giant. 60 days. Grows to an immense size. Large, fleshy,
blue-green, much-crinkled leaves of thick texture. Stems pearly white, often 214 inches wide.
Lucullus. 60 days. In season from early spring to late autumn The pale green foliage may be used like spinach and the broad
white stems like celery. The roots are not edible.
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CABBAGE, Early Jersey Wakefield
CARROTS
For home use, sow at two-week intervals in rich deep loam, in rows 18 to 20 inches apart. When plants are a few inches high, thin to 2 to 3 inches apart. An ounce of seed plants 100 feet of row; 3 to 4 pounds, an acre.
Chantenay. 72 days. Roots 5 to 6 inches long, deep orange-red, smooth, tapering. Fine-grained, tender flesh. Desirable for home and market-garden use.
Coreless. 70 days. Excellent for forcing, as well as for home and market gardens. Tops very small. Roots bright orange, cylindrical, blunt ended. Flesh reddish orange, crisp, tender and of fine flavor, practically coreless.
Danvers Half-Long. 75 days. Roots deep orange, longer than Se crisp, sweet and tender. Good for storing and ship-
Tuiperkion 76 days. A new variety. Rich orange flesh; root 7 to 8 inches long, smooth, slender, and attractive. Especially fine for bunching.
Scarlet Nantes (Stump-rooted). 63 days. Roots 3 inches long, reddish orange in color, about 11% inches thick at top. Is becoming very popular,
CARROTS, Chantenay
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CABBAGE
Start indoors in January or February, and transplant to the open
ground, setting the plants 18 inches apart in rows 2 to 24% feet apart. An ounce of seed will produce about 2000 plants. For fall erops, the seed may be sown directly in the row. Plenty of nitrogen-rich fertilizer and frequent cultivation are necessary.
All Cabbage seed sent postpaid
First-Early Varieties
Charleston Wakefield. 72 days. Seed selected from the best Early —
Jersey Wakefield, but heads will average about 50 per cent larger. Pointed heads with dark green outer leaves.
Copenhagen Market. 65 days. Heads 6 to 7 inches in diameter, weighing 3 to 3144 pounds. Firm and tender. An early round-head variety.
Early Dwarf Flat Dutch. 72. days. Heads dark green, flat, solid, and of good size.
Early Jersey Wakefield. 64 days. Compact, pointed head? Can be planted closer than most varieties.
Golden Acre. 64 days Heads round, about 9 inches in diameter, firm, bright green in color.
Jersey Queen. 64 days. Identical with Early Jersey Wakefield, except that it is wilt-resistant.
Marion Market. Yellows-resistant strain of Copenhagen Market.
Later and Winter Varieties
Danish Ballhead. 103 days. Yellows-resistant. Solid round heads; short stems. Good for winter storage.
Houser. 105 days. Solid, slightly flattened head.
Large Late Drumhead. 105 days. Very popular. Large, round head, slightly flattened. Excellent keeper.
pete Fiat Dutch. 110 days. Large, flat head, very solid and keeps well.
Red Rock. 100 days. Solid round heads, deep red in color. Often used for pickling.
Savoy, Drumhead American. 95 days. Satisfactory for home use and market. Heads flattened, globe-shaped, large and firm; short stems.
Surehead. 85 days. Large, solid, thick heads; good shipper.
Volga. 89 days. Dependable main-crop variety for market garden and shipping. Plant dwarf, compact, with thick outer leaves; heads globular.
Wisconsin All-Seasons. 94 days. A yellows-resistant strain of All-
Seasons. Head large, flat, and hard, on short stems. Good winter keeper, used extensively in manufacturing kraut.
Wisconsin Hollander No. 8. 105 days. A yellows-resistant strain of Hollander or Danish Ballhead. Yields well on yellows-infested land. Excellent for storing and shipping.
Chinese or Gelery Gabbage
Chihili. 75 days. Resembles celery and Cos lettuce, with tall cylin- drical heads. For early use, sow seeds in hotbed in February; for later use, sow early in June. Plants mature in from twelve to fifteen weeks; will not stand frost.
All Cabbage Seed postpaid
CABBAGE, EARLY Sa Pkt. Oz. i4lb. Lb. .$0 10 $0 30 $0 90 $3 00 0 30 90 3 00
Charleston Wakefield. Golden Acre. Pe teeta s . Jersey Queen.. BoA abe Bic Koc 1 Copenhagen Market.
All Other Varieties. .
CABBAGE, LATE VARIETIES Danish Ballhead.. Houser.. Wisconsin All-Seasons. Wisconsin Hollander No. Ba Red Rock.. cache All Other Varieties. .
CABBAGE, CHINESE or ‘CELERY Chihili
Celeriac. .
CARROTS» Scarlet Nantes. (Postpaid) All Other Varieties. (Postpaid)..
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CAULIFLOWER
Grown like cabbage. Leave 2 feet between plants and 3 feet be- tween rows. When the heads are about 3 inches across, tie up the outer leaves to aid in blanching. An ounce of seed produces about 2000 plants.
Early Snowball. 95 days. An extra-good strain yielding medium- sized, compact heads.
CELERY
Grows best in moist, fertile loam. Sow the seed indoors, and trans- plant 6 inches apart, with 21% feet between rows. Use boards, heavy paper, or soil around the plants for blanching. An ounce of seed produces about 5000 plants.
Fordhook-Emperor. 130 days. Dark green foliage and thick stalks, solid and large; golden heart.
_/ Giant Pascal. 135 days. Excellent for fall and winter, for it keeps
well. Blanches to yellowish white; stalks solid and crisp, about 2 feet high. Golden Self-blanching. 115 days. A popular dwarf variety. Blanches easily and matures early. Fine for home gardens. White Plume. 125 days. Foliage green, tinted white. inches. Stalk blanches easily to nearly white.
CELERIAG
Sometimes called turnip-rooted celery. Grown for its roots only, which are used to flavor soups and salads.
CUCUMBER
Sow seed after danger of frost is past, using eight to ten seeds to hills spaced 3 to 5 feet apart. An ounce of seed plants 50 hills.
A. & C. 68 days. The beautiful straight fruits grow about 10 inches in length and 21% inches .thick, well rounded at the end and dark green throughout. Holds color well when pickled.
Chicago Pickling. 60 days. Fruit large, square-ended, rich dark green.
Davis Perfect. 65 days. Fruit dark green with white spines. Disease- resistant. Few seeds.
Early Green Cluster. 52 days. Dark green fruits in clusters, adapted for pickling.
Early Short Green (Early Frame). 58 days. Small fruits for pick- ling.
Everbearing. 55 days. Early. Will bear entire season if fruits are kept closely picked. Best for pickling.
Improved Early White Spine. 56 days. Popular market sort. Fruit straight, 8 inches long, bright green with whitish green tips.
Improved Long Green. 67 days. Fruit 12 to 14 inches long, dark green. Standard table variety.
National Pickling. 56 days. Fruit straight, with blunt ends, black- spined, deep green. High yielder.
Straight-8. 66 days. Straight, smooth, deep green fruits about 8 inches long. Desirable table variety.
Woodruff’s Hybrid. 60 to 64 days. Fruits 8 to 10 inches long, cylin- drical with rounded ends and small seed cavity. Medium dark green with thin light green stripes at blossom end; tender and crisp, superior quality.
White Wonder. 58 days. Ivory-white fruits in clusters.
Gherkin. 50 days. Light green, spiny, oval fruits, with small seeds. Makes delicious pickles.
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CAULIFLOWER, Early Snowball
COLLARDS
Sow outdoors and thin or transplant to 2 feet apart. An ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of row.
Georgia or Southern. 75 days. Plants grow 2 to 3 feet tall and pro- duce good greens even on poor land.
CAULIFLOWER Pkt. Oz. Y4lb. Lb.
Early Snowball. (Postpaid).....$0 10 $1 25 $4 25
CELERY All Celery Seed postpaid
Fordhook-Emperor Golden Self-blanching Giant Pascal
White Plume
COLLARDS
Georgia or Southern. (Postpaid).. 10
All Cucumber Seed postpaid
CUCUMBER
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SWEET CORN, Golden Bantam
CORN
SWEET OR SUGAR
Plant in well-fertilized land after it has become warm and dry in the spring. ‘Two ounces of seed will plant 50 feet. If in rows, space the seeds 3 inches apart, with 2 feet between rows, and thin the young plants to 10 inches apart. Or plant six seeds to a hill, thin to three plants, and space the hills 2 feet apart each way.
Hybrid Strains
Ioana. 87 days. A new variety developed in Iowa and especially resistant to drought and wilt. Largely planted in the South and Southeast or wherever worms are likely to infest the crop. The 8- inch ears have 12 or 14 rows of cream-yellow kernels; an especially heavy husk protects the ear from birds and worms. Popular with canners and market gardeners, and highly recommended. The limited supplies of this table Corn available last summer were eagerly sought. Growers had standing orders from stores for all that could be supplied; numerous persons praised it as the “best Sweet Corn they had ever eaten.”
Country Gentleman. 90 days. A fine variety with ears 644 to 7 inches long, bearing slender white kernels set irregularly instead of in rows. The seed we offer is produced from carefully bred selected strains.
Stowell’s Evergreen. 93 days. Developed from crossing inbred evergreen lines. Widely grown by market gardeners and canners, particularly in the East. Ears 7 to 9 inches long and 16 or 18-rowed bear white kernels.
Golden Gross Bantam. Wilt-resistant. An excellent producer of 8- inch yellow ears with 10 to 14 rows of kernels. Matures a few days later than Golden Bantam.
Tendermost. 83 days. One of the most recently developed hybrid Sweet Corns. Giant-sized kernels and delightfully tender_hulls.
Bars large, averaging about 9 inches, with 14 to 16 rows. Resists |
both smut and worms.
Standard Strains
Adams Extra Early. 70 days. Pure white grains on 5-inch ears.
Black Mexican. 88 days. A superior Corn. The bluish black seed is white when at the eating stage.
Country Gentleman. 93 days. Irregular rows of white kernels A popular late variety for home gardens.
Golden Bantam (8-rowed). About 80 days. Ears 7 to 8 inches, with 8 rows of kernels of high flavor and sweetness. No flag leaves. Stalk 51% to 6 feet. An excellent and well-known strain. Lb. 25 cts.; 5 Ibs. $1.15; 10 Ibs. $2.20. (We also have the 12-rowed Golden Bantam. Ears are, of course, larger and somewhat later in ma- turity).
Golden Giant. 65 to 75 days. Rich golden yellow grains, deliciously sweet, make the large, full ears very attractive in appearance. The size, the bright color, the quality, together with its earliness, make this the most popular, large-eared, golden yellow Sweet Corn. Ears are 7 inches long, with 10 to 14 rows. A fine freezer. It follows Golden Bantam by ten days when planted at the same time.
Graham 8-Row (Old Maid’s Delight). 93 days. Long slim ear; cob very small. Retains tenderness longer than most Sweet Corns. White kernels. Very popular in this area.
Howling Mob. 85 days. An early white variety. Ears 7 to 9 inches long, with 12 or 14 rows of kernels.
Stowell’s Evergreen. 95 days. A superior late variety. Large ears and sweet white kernels.
Trucker’s Favorite. 85 days. Ears 7 to 8 inches long, with 12 rows of white kernels. Popular in the South for roasting.
Pop Gorn (Seed)
White Rice. Excellent popping quality. A good producer. Very popular for general use.
South American Yellow. Large, puffy, white. Very fine, large ears.
South American Hybrid. The leading hybrid Pop Corn.
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DANDELION
For healthful greens or salad. Sow outdoors; thin to 4 inches.
DILL
The herb long used to make dill pickles. Sow seed in the open ground and thin to a foot apart each way. The whole plant is generally used in the pickle brine.
EGGPLANT
Sow the seed early indoors and transplant outdoors in late May. Allow 2 feet between plants and about 3 feet between rows. An ounce produces about 1000 plants.
Black Beauty. 110 days. Early and productive variety bearing about five large, rich blackish purple fruits to a plant.
Corn not postpaid
CORN, SWEET, Hybrid 2 Ibs. . Ibs. 10 lbs. 70
Country Gentleman Stowell’s Evergreen Golden Cross Bantam Tendermost
CORN, SWEET, Standard Adams Extra Early Black Mexican Truckers’ Favorite Graham 8-Row All Other Varieties POP CORN White"Ricesas ce eee South American Yellow South American Hybrid....... kt. 10
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EGGPLANT Black Beauty. (Postpaid)
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SHENANDOAH VALLEY’S
ENDIVE
Sow in March for an early crop and in July for a second one. Space the plants about 8 inches apart in rows 14% feet apart. Blanching is accomplished by tying the outer leaves over the heart of the plant. An ounce plants 150 feet.
Broad-leaved Batavian (Escarolle). 90 days. Broad, thick ribs.
Green Curled. 95 days. Finely cut dark green leaves, crisp and tender.
White Curled. 100 days. Rose-tinted ribs and creamy white heart.
KALE or BORECOLE
May be sown from May to September and is not harmed by cold weather. Plants should be about 18 inches apart, in rows 21% feet apart. An ounce sows 200 feet of row.
Blue Curled Scotch. 55 days. Heavily curled, bluish green foliage} with short stems, causing it to lie on the ground. Seldom winter- kills unless temperature goes below zero.
Early Curled Siberian. 55 days. Dwarf, spreading plant that grows rapidly and hence matures early. Large green leaves, curled at ends. Extremely hardy.
Spring Kale. Spring and summer. Plants tall and erect; leaves plain. Grows rapidly, producing quick greens.
KOHLRABI
Plant in early spring, at the rate of an ounce for 200 feet of row. Thin the plants to stand 6 inches apart, in rows 18 inches apart. Use the bulbs while they are young and tender.
Early White Vienna. 55 days. Very early. Smooth white bulbs of medium size, and tender white flesh.
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ENDIVE Pkt. Oz. Lb.
VAlb. Broad-leaved Batavian..........$0 10 $0 15 $050 $1 75 White Curled 45 50 Green Curled 45 50
KALE All Kale postpaid
BlueCurled:Scotch..... 0... .'.-% 50 60 Early Curled Siberian 45 25 25 60
KOHLRABI
Early White Vienna. 25 00
LETTUCE All Lettuce postpaid CrispeAd=I Cee tateitaccudeilcse 10 85 25 Great Lakes 10 40 00 Hiceber owner ihr aetscak see 10 70 50 Ue eTI A a4 wee a ne ee eet 10 85 25 New York No. 12 10 85 25 10 50 75
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LETTUCE, Big Boston
LETTUCE
Head Lettuce should be spaced about a foot apart, but loose-leaf kinds can be set closer together. Sow in rich soil and transplant. An ounce of seed plants 300 feet of row.
Head Varieties
All-Season. 73 days. Medium-sized, compact heads.
Big Boston. 76 days. Solid head; leaves tinged bronze at the edges, heart light yellow. Crisp and tender.
California Cream Butter. 75 days. Leaves thick, dark green, spotted with brown; heart golden yellow.
Crisp-As-Ice. 74 days. Leaves broad, crumpled and stiff. Head solid.
Great Lakes. Firm heads with large leaves and heavy midribs. Withstands heat and sun, is slow to go to seed and very resistant to tip-burn. Also fine for cool weather.
Iceberg. 84 days. Plants should be well spaced. Extra-large heads light green, tinged brown; hearts very white and sweet. Good for both spring and summer.
Imperial 44. 82 days. Good variety of winter Lettuce. Compact, medium-sized plant, producing a hard and well-formed head, with long leaves.
Improved Hanson. 78 days. Head large, firm, with yellowish green center leaves. Good for midsummer planting.
New York No. 12 (Wonderful). 77 days. A strain of the original New York Lettuce, and well adapted to summer weather. Im- mense heads with outer leaves crumpled and notched; blanches easily.
Prize Head. 47 days. Desirable home-garden variety. Leaves broad and frilled, outer ones tinged red, inside ones, green.
White Boston. Green-leaved Big Boston type without the red- tinged leaf-edge. An entirely dependable sort for growing in cold- frames and for first field planting in spring.
Loose-Leaf Varieties
Black-seeded Simpson. 70 days. Light green leaves with frilled edges. Standard home-garden variety.
Early Curled Simpson. 50 days. Popular home-garden Lettuce. Leaves broad, frilled, bright green.
Grand Rapids. 43 days. An early variety adapted to forcing or open ground. Broad, wavy, light green leaves.
Romaine or Gos Lettuce
Hick’s Hardy White Winter. Forms a large, upright, loose head. Outer leaves light green; inner ones blanch white if the head is tied
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MUSKMELON, Rocky Ford
MUSKMELON
en Melons grow best in rich, sandy soil. Drop ten to twelve seeds in
hills spaced 4 to 6 feet apart. Thin to about three strong plants to a
hill. An ounce plants 50 hills; 2 pounds an acre.
Banana. 98 days. A pink-fleshed melon, long, tapered at both ends, Plant vigorous and reasonably hardy.
Cassaba. Hybrid strain. Full size in 120 days. Fruit globular and large 6 to 8 in. Skin yellow and tough. Flesh thick, white, juicy and sweet.
Delicious Gold-lined Rocky Ford. 95 days. A strain of the Rocky Ford with green flesh and gold lining next to the seed cavity. Sweet and spicy; excellent in all respects.
Emerald Gem. 87 days. Yellow flesh. Fruits slightly flattened, of medium size, and desirable for home use.
Hale’s Best. 85 days. Fruit oval, heavily netted. Flesh thick, light salmon in color, very sweet. Small seed cavity.
Hearts of Gold (Hoodoo). 88 days. Thick, sweet, orange flesh. Fruits nearly round, with thin but firm rind.
Honey Dew. 110 days. Green flesh, with a distinctive sweet flavor.
» Requires a warm location and a long season.
Honey Rock (Sugar Rock). 81 days. Flesh light pink, thick; small
seed cavity. Slate-gray rind with coarse netting. Very popular.
Improved Perfecto. 88 days. Pink flesh. Fruits 6 inches or more in>
diameter, with skin netted, cream-color when ripe.
Large Hackensack. 88 days. Thick green flesh. Fruit large, round, slightly flattened at the ends.
Rocky Ford (Netted Gem). 92 days. Thick, sweet, green flesh; small seed cavity.
Tip-Top. 90 days. Popular market-garden sort. Flesh salmon, sweet and delicious. Fruit large, slightly ribbed.
Muskmelons of choicest quality can be grown with a little extra care by starting the plants in hotbeds, or in pots indoors in the manner described for handling cucumbers. No trouble or effort should be spared in preparing the hills well, and manuring them. Thorough cultivation should be given at all times and abundant water, but the vines should be disturbed as little as possible.
All Muskmelon Seed postpaid
MUSKMELON Pkt. Oye willy, Lbs Honey Dew $0 10 $0 20 $070 $2 50 Hearts7of Goldie iar stents 20 70 25 Delicious Gold-lined Rocky Ford. 20 70 50 Rocky Ford (Green Fleshed)..... 20 70 50 Pink'Pearl aie cia. tte wrt rote 25 90 00 Cassaba (Hybrid) 25 90 00 All Other Varieties 15 50 90
MUSTARD All Mustard Seed postpaid Giant Southern Curled......... 10 35 Tendergreen or Mustard-Spinach 10 60
ONION SEED All Onion Seed postpaid
Bermuda (Yellow) 10 4 35 Bermuda (White) 10 35
Silverskin 10 35 Sweet Spanish 10 35 All Other Varieties 20
ONION SETS 4 lbs. Bottle or Jug..... Sb. er etetars $0 70 Ebenezer tite noe gs claus @ wale dletele eaten 70 Red Wethersfield 70 Silverskin ¢2.. Pies occ. celeritete ties 70 Yellow Globe Danvers 70 Potatowr, Hill setyn fied we emt sored Market prices
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MUSTARD
Seed may be sown in spring or fall, an ounce to 100 feet of row. Thin to 6 inches apart, in rows 18 inches apart. Giant Southern Curled. 35 days. Popular in the South, especially
for late sowing. Yellowish light green leaves with curled edges. Mustard-Spinach (Tendergreen). 45 days. | Leaves narrow, dark
green. Since plants are slow to send up seed-stalks, it can be grown in hot as well as cool weather. Desirable for home gardens.
ONIONS
Start seed indoors and set out the young plants in rich, well-drained soil, after frost is past. They should be spaced 4 inches apart, with 18 inches between rows. An ounce will sow 100 feet of drill.
Bermuda, Yellow. 93 days. Straw-colored skin and pure white flesh.
Bermuda, White. 95 days. White skin and flesh.
Bottle or Jug. 100 days. Bulb long, narrow, light-colored and mild.
Ebenezer or Japanese. 100 days. Flat bulb with yellow skin and white flesh. Keeps well.
Large Red Wethersfield. 100 days. Bulbs flattened, thick, with purplish red skin and white flesh. Does well on poor land. Good keeper. l
Prizetaker. 105 days. Extra-large bulb with yellow skin and white flesh. Can be grown to large size from seed.
Silverskin. 105 days. White skin and flesh; mild flavor. A fine table variety, also used for seed and pickling.
Sweet Spanish. Globe-shaped, with small neck. Skin golden yel- low; flesh of mild flavor.
Yellow Globe Danvers. 110 days. Medium large,. round, solid. Coppery yellow skin and white flesh; small neck. A well and fa-
vorably known Onion. OKRA
_ Plant after the ground is warm and dry, and space the seed 6 oe, apart in the row. Thin to 18 inches apart. An ounce sows 50 eet of row.
Dwarf Green Long-pod. 50 days. Compact plant 2 to 3 feet high,
producing dark green pods that remain in good condition until fully matured,
PARSLEY
Soak the seed overnight before planting, to hasten germination.
Cover it lightly and protect with bags. An ounce sows 200 feet of row.
Moss Curled. 70 days. Finely cut, dark green leaves, used for gar- nishing and flavoring. Grows about 8 inches high. !
Plain or Single. 70 days. Leaves deeply cut, dark green and flat. Very hardy.
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PEAS, Laxton’s Progress
PARSNIP
Sow in rows early in the spring and thin to 6 inches apart, with 18 inches between rows. The flavor is improved by leaving the roots in the ground over winter. An ounce sows 200 feet of row.
Hollow-Crown. 100 days. Well-flavored, smooth white roots growing 8 to 10 inches long. Largely grown all over the country.
Freezing Pea
Freezonian. 63 days. An All-America Winner. Especially
recommended for deep freezing at harvest time, for later use,
but is also suitable for immediate cooking. Pod about 344 inches long, dark green and blunt. Seed is large and wrinkled. Vine 30 inches high and heavy. Plant is wilt resistant.
Lb. 35 cts.; 5 lbs. $1.65; 10 lbs. $3.10
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Hollow-Crown. (Postpaid)...... 10 15 40 1 25
We do not pay postage on Peas. Add 11 cts. for first pound and 1 ct. for each additional pound
PEAS, BUSH Lb. 2 lbs. 5 lbs. 10 lbs. 25 lbs.
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PEAS
Plant the seed an inch deep and an inch apart in rich, well-drained soil in early spring, and every two weeks after that until June for a succession. Sow it in double rows 6 to 8 inches apart, and the rows 2 to 3 feet apart. Smooth-seeded varieties may be planted as soon as the soil is workable, but wrinkled-seeded kinds should not be planted until the ground is warm. A pound of seed sows 100 feet of drill.
Bush Varieties
AA-15. 56 days. A new early sweet type of Pea, which is replacing Alaska in many sections. Regarded as superior in quality. Vine 28 inches high, slender, slightly yellow-green. Pods 234 inches long, light green, slender and straight. Seed wrinkled.
American Wonder. 60 days. Short pods well filled with tender, wrinkled Peas. Height 1 ft.
Blue Bantam. 60 days. Market-gardener’s variety. Well-filled pods holding 8 to 10 Peas. Very productive and strong growing. Height 15 in.
Dwarf Gray Sugar. 62 days. Heavy producer of broad flat pods eee are delicious when cooked. Seed brown and wrinkled. Height 2 it.
Early Alaska. Wilt-resistant. 58 days. Round dark green pods con- taining 5 to 8 smooth, tender Peas. Height 2% to 3 ft.
Early Bird. 60 days. Pods deep green, rather broad, containing 8 or 9 large, semi-wrinkled green Peas. Fine for the home garden. Height 20 in.
Laxton’s Progress. 64 days. Vines 114 feet high, bearing heavy crops of large pods, holding from 8 to 10 wrinkled Peas.
Little Gem or Marvel. 62 days. Vines 15 inches high, bearing round pods in pairs. Large, deep green, wrinkled Peas. Heavy producer.
Nott’s Excelsior. 62 days. A popular medium-early wrinkled Pea of excellent quality. Height 14 in.
Pole Varieties
Champion of England. 82 days. Long pods containing large, green wrinkled Peas. Height 4% to 5 ft.
Improved Gradus (Prosperity). 65 days. Strong plants producing pods of 6 to 8 immense wrinkled Peas. Yields a heavy crop if planted in rich soil. Height 3 ft.
Large White Marrowfat. 80 days. Pods about 3 inches long, hold- ing 5 or 6 Peas. The dry seed is creamy white, with a white eye. Height about 4 ft.
Mammoth White Sugar. 74 days. green pod, 4 inches long, with large, white, smooth Peas. resistant.
Grows about 41% feet. Light Wilt-
Telephone. 70 days. Long pods containing 8 to 10 large, green, wrinkled Peas of fine flavor. Height 31% to 4 ft.
Thomas Laxton. 62 days. Rapid-growing vine, reaching 3 feet. Pods long, well filled to the end with cream-colored, wrinkled Peas. Excellent for the home garden.
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PEPPERS
Start seed in a hotbed in early spring and transplant the seedlings to the open ground after all danger of frost is past. Set them 18 inches apart each way in land that is not too rich. An ounce of seed will pro- duce about 1200 plants.
Bull Nose. 57 days. A standard variety for home or market. Early and very hardy. Green fruits turning scarlet, prolifically produced.
California Wonder. 120 days. Very large, heavy, and of excellent quality. The meat is thick, of good flavor and withstands shipping. A good variety for stuffing and serving whole.
Chinese Giant. 130 days. Small plant, bearing very large fruits, dee green turning scarlet. Popular because of its size and mild
avor.
Long Red Cayenne. 120 days. A hot variety, Long, slender, pointed and twisted fruits, changing in color from deep green to bright red.
Pimiento (Perfection). 130 days. Mild variety with thick flesh, which holds up for a long time. Conical fruits profusely produced.
Byby. King. 110 days. Large fruit with sweet flavor and brilliant color.
Swect Mountain. 120 days. Plant grows upright. Large fruits, often 6 inches long and 2 inches thick.
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Plant four to six seeds in hills about 8 feet apart, after all danger of frost is past; or interplant it with corn. Thin to three plants to a hill. An ounce will plant 25 hills.
Cushaw, Green-striped. 115 days. A crookneck variety. Creamy white skin marked with green. Flesh light yellow, coarse but sweet.
Cushaw, White. 112 days. Similar to the preceding but skin pure white. Fruit slightly smaller and with shorter neck.
Kentucky Field (Large-~Cheese). 108 days. Fruits round, slightly flattened, ribbed. Skin creamy buff; flesh yellow, of fine quality.
King of the Mammoths. 120 days. Often called ‘Jumbo’ because of its size. Specimens may weigh 100 pounds. Excellent both for pies and feeding stock.
Little Sugar (New England Pie). 115 days. Small, round sort with sweet, dry, rich yellow flesh. Ideal for home gardens.
Tennessee Sweet Potato. 110 days. Bell-shaped fruit, with white skin striped green, and creamy white flesh.
Virginia Mammoth. 115 days. Very large, oval fruits that keep well. Thick flesh.
RADISH
To be tender and crisp, Radishes must be grown quickly in rich moist soil. Sow the seed in the open ground, at intervals during the summer, for a continuous crop; or under glass from February to October. An ounce of seed plants 100 feet of row.
China Rose Winter (Scarlet China Winter). 58 days. Half-long stump with deep rose skin and white flesh. A winter variety that should be planted in July or August, to be dug before frost and stored in the cellar.
Crimson Giant. 25 days. Extra-large, globe-shaped Radish 1 to 114 inches thick, deep crimson outside, with firm white flesh.
French Breakfast. 25 days. Oblong form. Scarlet with white tip, mild and tender.
Long Bright Scarlet. 35 days. Grows 7 to 8 inches long, brilliant scarlet. One of the best.
Long White Icicle. 30 days. Roots 5 to 6 inches long, pure white and mild flavored.
Round Black Spanish. 60 days. Another winter variety. Roots 2 to 3 inches thick, with black skin and pure white flesh.
Saxa. 22 days. For early forcing. Bright scarlet root with excep- tionally small top. Highly recommended.
Sparkler, White Tip. 24 days. Globe-shaped root with upper por- tion carmine-scarlet and pure white tip. Solid, crisp, and sweet.
White Strasburg. 40 days. Roots about 114 inches thick, often reaching 6 inches in length. Smooth, pure-white skin. Stays tender a long time.
RHUBARB
Set the roots out in the fall, 3 or 4 inches deep and 3 feet apart, in heavily manured ground. Seed should be sown an inch deep in early spring and the seedlings thinned to 6 inches apart, to be moved to their permanent location in the fall. An ounce of seed will produce 500 plants.
New Pineapple. Seed, pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; 14]b. 85 cts., post- paid. Roots, 3 for 60 cts.; $2.25 per doz., not postpaid.
RUTABAGA
Plant in the open ground in late spring and thin the seedlings to at least 6 inches apart, in rows 2 feet apart. The roots keep well through the winter. An ounce of seed sows 100 feet of row.
Improved American Purple-Top. 85 days. Large roots with
yellow skin and purple tops; flesh pale yellow, fine-grained. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 41b. 40 cts.; lb. 80 cts.
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PEPPERS Pkt
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Chinese Giant
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All Other Varieties............. 10 50 PUMPKIN All Pumpkin Seed postpaid
King of the Mammoths 10
Virginia Mammoth............. 10
Little'Sugar) (Pie)... ee 10
All Other Varieties......... 10
RADISH All Radis postpaid China Rose Winter....... 15 Round Black Spanish 15 White Strasburga eee 15 All Other Varieties.............
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SALSIFY (Oyster Plant)
_ Sow outdoors in early spring in light, mellow soil, thinning to 5 inches apart, in rows a foot apart. May be left in the ground all win- ter, like parsnips. An ounce of seed sows 50 feet of row.
Mammoth Sandwich Island. 120 days. Roots 7 to 8 inches long, with mild, almost white flesh. Good oyster flavor.
SPINACH
Sow seed outdoors in early spring and at ten-day intervals until late April. For a fall crop, sow in August, and for a winter one, in September or October. Thin the young plants to 4 inches apart, in rows 18 inches apart. An ounce of seed sows 100 feet of row.
Bloomsdale Long-standing. 45 days. More heavily crumpled than other varieties. Exeellent for late sowing to carry over winter.
New Zealand (Everbearing). Not a true Spinach. Large, much- branched, spreading plant produces a succession of small, very thick and fleshy, pointed leaves on round, fleshy stems. Vigorous grower, especially heat and drought tolerant.
’ Old Dominion or Virginia Blight-Resistant. 40 days. Large,
dark green, heavily crumpled leaves, crisp and tender. Adapted to
fall weather.
SQUASH
Sow seed in early spring, in hills about 4 feet apart for bush va~- rieties, and 6 to 8 feet for the running sorts. Winter varieties should be stored in a warm place. An ounce of seed plants 25 hills of the sum- mer varieties; 20 hills of the winter kinds.
Cocozelle Bush. 60 days. Deep green fruits marked with yellow and green, often 14 inches long, tender and sweet.
Early White Bush (Pattypan). 55 days. Fine dwarf sort producing many small white Squashes with scalloped edges.
Early Yellow Bush Scallop (Golden Cluster). 60 days. Fruit flat, scalloped, pale yellow.
Fordhook. Delicious fruit 8 to 10 inches long, with creamy white skin. Excellent when small or when fully grown.
Golden Summer Crookneck. 52 days. Fruit about 1 foot long, bright yellow, with crooked neck.
Winter Squash
Banana. 110 days. Fruits 244 feet long and 6 inches across. Shell gray-green; flesh yellow, with small seed-cavity.
Hubbard. 105 days. Most popular Winter Squash. Fruits hard, with warted green skin and yellow flesh of rich quality.
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Sow in early spring, and for winter use make another sowing in mid- summer or early fall. Seedlings should be thinned to stand 4 or 5 inches apart in rows 12 to 15 inches apart. An ounce of seed sows 100 feet of row.
Golden Globe (Amber Globe). 75 days. Flesh yellow, firm, sweet. Best for table use when 3 to 4 inches in diameter.
Purple-top Strap-Leat. 45 days. Top dark reddish purple, lower portion white; flesh tender and sweetly flavored.
Purple-top White Globe. 55 days. Very popular for home and market gardens. Flesh firm, sweet, fine-grained. Globe-shaped solid roots, purple-red above and white below. Keeps well.
Seven-Top. 45 days. The tops are used for greens. Very popular and a most palatable food.
Shogoin. 45 days. Largely grown in the South, where the tops are used for greens. Small white roots are also edible.
White Milan. 40 days. Very early. Medium-sized flat roots with smooth skin and white flesh.
TOBAGCO SEED
Big ea Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 40 cts.; 41b. $1.25; lb. $4.00, post- paid.
SALSIFY Pkt. Oz. 1Alb. Lb. Mammoth Sandwich Island. 7 (Rostpaid) mete eer SOL 10s SOr358 $1) 20) $4750 > SPINACH “* New Zealand. (Postpaid) 10 20 tfey ah ass All Other Varieties. (Postpaid).. 10 1S 35 65
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TOMATO
Sow seed in hotbeds or flats in February or March; transplant when the plants have four leaves, and when danger of frost is past, set in the open ground, Space the plants at least 3 feet apart each way, and sup- port them with stakes or wires. An ounce of seed will produce about 1500 plants.
Beefsteak. 90 days. Wilt-resistant. A main-crop variety for home and market gardens. Fruit large, flat, smooth, bright scarlet. Bonny Best, Certified. 73 days. Standard early, smooth, bright red
fruits, ripening to the stem.
Break o’Day, Certified. 70 days. Wilt-resistant. Early and ex- tremely productive. Fruits large, smooth, globe shaped, bright red. Desirable for both home and market use.
Clinton Hybrid. Midseason, very productive. True first generation Hybrid. Plants are large, vigorous, with dense foliage which pro- tects fruits from sun-seald, Fruit large. Will outyield most open- pollinated. 30 seeds for 35 cts,
Early Detroit. 82 days. Fruit nearly globe-shaped, firm, purplish pink. Vigorous, productive vines.
Golden Jubilee. 72 days. Fruits bright orange-yellow, globular, thick-walled. Shape and quality excellent. Mild flavor; makes delicious juice.
Greater Baltimore. (Cert. Ind. Strain.) 83 days. Wilt-resistant. A superb second-early and main-crop Tomato. Fruit red. Pre- ferred by canners, because of quality.
John Baer. 73 days. Bright red, smooth, even-ripening fruit. Heavy yielder and extra early.
June Pink. 60 days. The earliest pink variety and in demand on many markets.
Marglobe Certified. 77 days. A highly recommended variety that bears for a long time. Strong, healthy plants bear beautiful red fruits, meaty and acid-free.
New crane 86 days. Standard main-crop sort. Fruit oval, solid and smooth.
Ponderosa, Improved. 88 days. One of the largest Tomatoes. Fruit solid, smooth, and of good quality. Desirable for home use.
Pritchard or Scarlet Topper. 73 days. A recent disease-resistant introduction. Fruit large, smooth, almost round, and carrying the bright scarlet color clear to the stem end. Flesh deep red, with few seeds and no core.
Rutgers Certified. 73 days. Like Marglobe in shape. Ripens from inside out; small seed-cavity, few seeds. Good cropper, excellent for home gardens and for canning.
Southland. About 75 days. A brand-new strain, although similar in appearance and other characteristics to Marglobe and Rutgers. Its chief virtue is that it has proved to be almost entirely immune to blight, after some seven years of breeding and testing.
Sparks’ Earliana. 66 days. The original variety, and a great fa- roe with all growers. Fruit rich scarlet-red, solid, and of good quality.
Stokesdale. This heavy-producing Stokesdale has proved to be a valuable second-early Tomato for market or for canning. It will mature one week earlier than Marglobe.
Yellow Pear. Small, yellow, pear-shaped fruits.
Yellow Ponderosa. [ruits in clusters of 3 to 5, large, somewhat flattened; skin and flesh yellow.
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WATERMELON, Improved Kleckley Sweet No. 6
WATERMELON
Grown like muskmelons, but the hills should be 8 to 10 feet apart. An ounce of seed plants 30 hills.
Blacklee. 90 days. A new variety bred for wilt-resistance. Long, oval in shape; dark green rind. Crisp, sweet flesh, brilliant red with few black seeds. Average weight is 35 pounds but specimens some- times weigh 50 to 60 pounds. Fine texture, free from stringiness. Excellent shipper and keeper.
Dixie Queen. 85 days. A new variety. Oval-round melon with light green rind striped dark green, often weighing 30 pounds. Flesh bright red, finely flavored. Uniform in size and quality.
Florida Favorite. 87 days. Fruits long, with dark green mottled skin. Very sweet, bright red flesh, firm and juicy. Excellent for home and market.
Florida Giant (Cannon Ball). 90 days. Vigorous, very productive vines with nearly round, dark green fruits, averaging 40 pounds each. Flesh is red, firm, and of excellent quality. Ships well. Like Blacklee, it is comparatively new and has become very popular in the last couple of years.
Garrison. 90 days. Long, cylindrical melon. Green and white striped, resembling the age-old ‘‘Rattlesnake’” type. Bears large fruit with thin rind, often weighing fifty pounds and more. Flesh bright red, very sweet and full of flavor. White seeded. Is becoming extremely popular over a wide area. Some large growers in this section plant no other variety for the main crop.
Improved Kleckley Sweet No. 6. 88 days. Wilt-resistant. An im- provement on the older variety because of its resistance to fusarium wilt. Rich red flesh and white seeds. Quality and flavor equal to any other melon.
Stone Mountain Improved No. 5. 85 days. Wilt-resistant. De- veloped from Stone Mountain and has proved to be resistant to Meebiis wilt. Resembles its parent in every respect except that it is smaller.
Tom Watson. 92 days. An improved strain. Melons 114 to 2 feet long, 10 inches in diameter, with deep red, crisp flesh. Flavor delicious. Average weight 50 pounds. A favorite home-garden sort.
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- SEED POTATOES MAINE-GROWN (CERTIFIED)
Maine-grown seed Potatoes are now almost universally used in this area. Only a very few planters use locally grown Potatoes for seed. Results over many years have demonstrated that it pays to buy either Certified or Select Maine stock each year. The net difference in cost is small when compared with average results. Frequently it means the difference between a good crop and total failure.
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Chippewa. An origination of the U. 8. Department of Agriculture which has consistently yielded higher than Irish Cobbler and Green Mountain in official tests from Maine to Florida. A smooth, light- skinned variety with shallow eyes.
Green Mountain. A heavy producer on almost any soil, but does especially well in the northern sections where there is plentiful rainfall. Smooth, oval, white-skinned tubers, uniformly large in size.
Irish Cobbler. The standard early white Potato on all markets, and continues to lead all others in demand. White-skinned, smooth, round, thick tubers, ready about 10 days earlier than Early Rose. Vigorous vines, not so much affected by blight or drought as most.
Katahdin. This comparatively new variety has gained wide popu- larity in recent years. A smooth, oval, white variety with shallow eyes, making a fine appearance. A heavy producer doing best on light soil; should not be planted on heavy soil subject to drought. It is without a doubt the best cooking Potato on the market.
Red Bliss or Bliss Triumph. A heavy yielder of mature Potatoes for table use at the earliest possible date. Sometimes called the “Six-weeks Potato.’’
Sebago. A new blight-resistant Potato originated by the Maine Experiment Station, from a cross between Chippewa and Katahdin. It is a late-maturing variety comparable to Green Mountain in both quality and yield.
Spaulding Rose. Should not be confused with the old ‘‘early’’ Rose. This is a late, red-skinned variety. Tubers are large, smooth, and of excellent quality.
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Frost-Proof Cabbage Plants
Available as Weather Conditions Dictate.
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Bermuda Onion Plants
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Outstanding Annual Flowers
NASTURTIUMS
A popular annual for bedding, producing bright-colored blooms over a long period. Colorful and dependable, it will thrive and bloom freely even in poor, sandy soil if given a sunny location. Sow outdoors in April or May.
Golden Gleam. Very similar to Scarlet Gleam, except that it is yellow. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 35 cts.
Scarlet Gleam. Dazzling, fiery scarlet. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.
Dwarf, Single Varieties, Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.
Tall, Single Varieties, Mixed. Trailing plants reaching a height of 5 feet. Good for fences, stumps and stone-piles. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.
SWEET PEAS
Dainty flowers of surpassing fragrance. Plant early in spring in rich soil, and give the plants support when they reach a height of 8 inches. Provide plenty of moisture in the growing and blooming season.
Spencer’s Early Hybrid Mixture. A mixture of the newest and brightest colors. Fine for planting under glass, but also for the garden. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 2 ozs. 35 cts.; 14lb. 60 cts.
Special Mix. A good mixture. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 2 ozs. 25 cts.; 14|b. 40 cts.
ASTERS
For massing in the garden and for cutting, Asters furnish most at- tractive flowers in late summer and fall. Bonemeal rather than barn- yard manure is recommended as a fertilizer. Be particular not to plant Asters two successive years in the same location.
Giants of California, Improved. Huge flowers like Chrysanthe- mums, borne on long stems from late summer to frost. Mixed colors. Pkt. 10 cis.
Los Angeles. Large, double, shell-pink flowers on plants 214 feet high. Pkt. 10 cts.
Super-Giant El Monte. Fluffy flowers 6 inches across, of deep glow- ing crimson. Blooms early; plant 21% feet tall. Pkt. 10 cts.
Wilt-Resistant Strains
Ce strains are successful where other types of Asters fail to oom.
Giant Branching Comet. Large blooms in fine mixed eolors. Pkt. 10 ets. All Wilt-Resistant Varieties, Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts
LARKSPUR
Giant Imperial. Base-branching type producing long bloom spikes. pet colors—light and dark blue, carmine, pink and white. Pkt.
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Giant Imperial, Lilac King. All-America Selection, 1942. Fully double flowers of a clear lilac shade on spikes that are ideal for cut- ting. Very upright plants. Pkt. 10 cts.
Pink King. Soft salmon-rose, fine for cutting. Pkt. 10 cts.
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MARIGOLDS
One of the most dependable plants for the summer garden. Easy to grow, they furnish plenty of color in brilliant shades of yellow, orange, and maroon. Many varieties make excellent cut-flowers.
Chrysanthemum-flowered. Large chrysanthemum-like blooms. Pkt. 10 cts.
Double African. Large, globular flowers in mixed colors. plants, reaching 214 feet. Pkt. 10 cts.
Dwarf French, Monarch Strain. A highly selected strain of double flowers in shades of mahogany, striped or edged golden yellow. Very floriferous. Pkt. 10 cts.
Dixie Sunshine, Double. Fully double, rich golden yellow flowers 2 to 3 inches in diameter, Plant 4 to 6 feet tall; luxuriant foliage. Pkt; 10) ets:
Guinea Gold. Brilliant golden orange, semi-double and double blooms with ruffled petals. Good for cutting. Plants 2 to 2144 feet high. Pkt. 10 cts.
Searlet Glow. All-America Selection, 1941. Dwarf double French variety of deep scarlet. Plant grows about 10 inches high, with a spread of 18 inches. Blooms ten weeks from seed. Pkt. 10 cts.
Sunset Giant. Sweet-scented, huge yellow blooms of loose form with a full center, making a very deep flower. Plant 31% feet tall. Pkt. 10 cts.
Yellow Supreme. Fragrant, rich yellow flowers 3 inches across. Fluffy, and carnation-like in form, with broad, loose, frilled petals. Vigorous and free branching. Pkt. 10 cts.
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PANSIES
An old-time flower that will never lose its charm. Seed may be sown in August or September to produce flowers the next year, or it may be started indoors in February and transplanted outdoors later the same season. Choose a sunny, well-fertilized place.
Engelmann’s Giants. Vigorous, compact plants, blooming early. Huge flowers in both light and dark shades. Pkt. 10 cts.
PETUNIAS
A favorite for bedding and for use in window-boxes Blooms from early summer to late fall. Many different types have been introduced, of which we offer some good representatives.
Baleony. Long, sprawling plants 18 inches high. Single flowers 3 inches across, especially good for window-boxes. Mixed colors— white, rose, and blue. Pkt 10 cts.
Giants of California. Mixed colors in a variety of lovely shades, with pronounced yellow throats. Pkt. 20 cts.
Heavenly Blue. Silvery blue flowers on a compact plant. Free bloomers. Pkt. 10 cts.
Martha Washington. Ruffled blush-pink flowers with red veinings; open center, with a violet throat. Dwarf plant-only 9 inches high, Pkt 2Orets:
Rose Gem. Miniature flower only 2 inches in diameter, of deep rich rose color. Compact, 6-inch plants, blooming freely. Pkt. 10 ets. Rosy Morn. Rose-colored blooms with a white throat. Plant a foot
tall. Pkt. 10 cts.
Hybrid Varieties in Wide Mixture. Pkt. 10 cts.
ZINNIAS
Indispensable where showy, continuous color is wanted in the sum- mer garden. The many types and colors provide an almost unlimited range, some of them very desirable for cut-flowers.
Black Ruby. All-America Selection, 1941. Double flowers 1144 to 2 inches across, of rich velvety deep maroon. They make a fine con- trast with lighter varieties. Pkt. 10 cts.
California Giants, Mixed. Large flower of compact form, with the petals lying flat. Wide color-range. Plant 21% feet high. Pkt. 10 cts.
Dahlia-flowered, Mixed. Flowers resemble the Show Dahlia in form; wide color-range. Plant 21% feet tall. Pkt. 10 cts.
Fantasy. Blooms 3 inches across, of golden yellow, with very shaggy petals. Blooms in six to seven weeks from seed. 214-foot plant. Pkt. 10 cts.
Fantasy, Stardust. All-America Selection, 1937. Informal type with shaggy, deep yellow petals. Pkt. 10 cts ;
Scabiosa-flowered, Mixed. Tufted center with a collar of wide petals. Mixed colors—orange, yellow, dull red, carmine and other shades. Pkt. 10 cts.
Tom Thumb, Mixed. Showy little flowers of red, orange, yellow, pink, and rose, on 4 to 6-inch plants. Excellent for pots, borders, and the rock-garden. Pkt. 10 ets.
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General List of Annuals
Each, pkt. 10 cts.
African Daisy (Arctotis). Daisy-like flowers from July to frost. Fine for cutting. 2 ft. Special mixture.
Ageratum, Dwarf Compact, Blue Cap. A fine dwarf bedding plant 4 inches high, with heads of lavender-blue flowers. Plant in full sun or half-shade.
A., Blue Perfection. Large heads of deep blue flowers. 9 in.
Alyssum, Sweet. Fragrant masses of pure white bloom. An excels lent dwarf plant for borders and window-boxes.
A., Violet Queen. Flowers bright violet, on a 4-inch plant.
Bachelor’s Button (Centaurea). Long-stemmed flowers fine for cutting, doing well in any soil. Double varieties, mixed.
Balsam, Rose-flowered. Bushy plant 2 to 3 feet tall, that is easily transplanted. Showy flowers produced in clusters. Plant in rich soil, in asunny location, and give plenty of water.
Calendula, Orange Shaggy. Brilliant orange blooms with deeply fringed petals. 114 ft.
C., Double Varieties, Mixed. Shades of yellow and orange.
Calliopsis bicolor. A daisy-shaped flower that is good for cutting. Yellow, with a garnet eye. 10 in.
Candytuft (Iberis). Fragrant trusses of white bloom. Needs plenty of water.
C., Mixed Varieties. Rose, pink, lilac shades.
Canterbury Bells, Annual. Bell-shaped flowers on long spikes. Mixed colors—pink, blue and white.
Carnation, Chabaud’s Giant Double Improved. A fine strain, spicily fragrant. Mixed colors.
Castor Bean (Ricinus). Tropical-looking plants with ornamental foliage. Reaches 6 to 10 feet in height. Mixed varieties.
Centaurea, Jubilee Gem. Cornflower. Double, vivid dark blue blooms on a 12-inch plant fine for edging. Foliage bright green.
Chinese Woolflower (Celosia childsi). Glove-shaped heads of flowers on a 2 to 3-foot plant. Mixed colors,
Chrysanthemum, Annual. Double varieties, mixed.
Clarkia elegans. Choice double varieties in a wide range of color.
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Cockscomb (Celosia cristata). Flat velvety heads of bloom, often cut and dried for winter decoration. Mixed shades.
Coleus, Choice Mixed. Showy foliage plant.
Cosmos, Crested. Extra early, beginning to bloom in July. Double; mixed colors. 21% ft.
C., Mammoth-flowering. Choice mixture. 4 ft.
C., Orange Flare. Single flowers, bright orange in color, produced in July on long stems. 4 ft.
Extra early, blooming before frost.
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Dianthus, Double, Mixed. Chinese Pink. Large loose flower clusters. Long blooming season.
Dusty Miller (Centaurea). White-foliaged plant for edging.
Forget-me-not (Myosotis). Favorite blue-flowered plant fine for use as a ground-cover.
Four o’clock (Marvel of Peru). Red, yellow, and white, mixed. Erect, bushy plants 2 feet high.
Gaillardia picta. Daisy-like flowers in mixed colors. Grows in any soil. 14% to 3 ft.
Godetia, Double Azalea-flowered. Showy flowers in long spikes, in shades of pink, mauve, rose, etc. Dwarf.
Gypsophila, (Baby’s-Breath), London Market Improved. Large pure white flowers.
Heliotrope (Cherry Pie). Fragrant clusters of bloom in mixed colors—violet, purple and white. Very free flowering.
Lobelia gracilis. Trailing plant with light blue flowers.
Phlox, Large-flowering Annual Varieties, Mixed. Large heads of bloom in choice colors. Branching plants 1 to 1/4 feet tall.
Poppy, Single American Legion. Orange-scarlet, on long stems.
P., Double Shirley. Mixed colors. 2% ft.
P., Single Shirley. Mixed colors; large, silky petals.
Portulaca, Mixed (Sun-Plant). Single blooms in bright, cheerful colors. A fine ground-cover for dry sunny places. Salpiglossis, Mixed (Painted-tongue). Gay funnel-shaped flowers striped with gold, rose, scarlet and white. Plant in full sun. 2 ft. Salvia, Scarlet. Looks well when planted in front of masses of dark foliage.
Sat nie che Movatain (Euphorbia). Showy foliage plant with masses of green leaves striped with white.
Stock, Large-flowering Ten-Weeks. Dwarf. Spikes of fragrant bloom in mixed colors.
Strawflower. Heads of little flowers often dried for winter decora- tion.
Verbena, Large-flowering Hybrids, Mixed. Good bedding plant. 1% ft.
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Select Perennial Flower Seed Each, pkt. 10 cts.
Most hardy perennials grow readily from seed sown in the open ground from May to September. Seedlings should be transplanted after forming three or four leaves. They may be set in their permanent place and protected lightly the first winter, or they may be wintered over in a coidframe. Many of them will start to bloom before the annuals in the spring. Keep the dead flowers cut off to encourage more bloom.
Mignonette (Reseda). Very fragrant; special mixture.
Mourning Bride (Scabiosa). Large flowers on long stems. Fine for cutting from June to September.
Nierembergia, Purple Robe. Very fine for edging and rock-gardens.
ibe Sree (Love-in-a-Mist). Double, blue and white blooms; feathery folage.
Painted Daisy (Chrysanthemum carinatum). Mixed colors; flowers 3% inches across.
Phlox decussata. Brilliant heads of flowers make a colorful display in the hardy border in late summer. 3 ft.
Poppy, Oriental (Papaver orientale). Large, bright blooms in mixed shades.
Pyrethrum (Feverfew). Single and double varieties in mixed colors, in May and June. Plant in rich soil in a sunny location.
Scabiosa, Imperial Giant, Blue Moon. All-America Selection. Double; deep lavender-blue. 3 ft.
S., Peace. All-America Selection, 1941. Beautiful pure white.
Shasta Daisy, Conqueror. Pure white blooms freely produced in July. Plant in the sun inrich soil. 3% ft.
Snapdragon, Rustproof, Mixed. Many colors.
SEEDS OF ANNUAL CLIMBERS
Each, pkt. 10 cts.
Balloon Vine. A rapidly growing annual climber producing white flowers, followed by inflated seed-pods.
Canary-bird Vine. Small, fringed bright yellow blooms.
Cathedral Bells (Cobza; Cup-and-Saucer Vine). Purple and white bell-shaped flowers. Grows as much as 30 to 50 feet in a season.
Cypress Vine. Brilliant scarlet, star-shaped flowers 114 inches long. Delicate, fern-like foliage.
Kudzu Vine. Rosy purple flowers in August. Large foliage.
Morning-glory, Heavenly Blue. Shining sky-blue flowers.
M., Scarlett O’Hara. Carmine.
M., Imperial. Very large blooms in mixed colors. Sow in the open ground when the weather has become warm.
Scarlet Runner Bean. Bright red, pea-like flowers followed by pods of beans that are red when dry. Rapid grower.
COLUMBINE, Mrs. Scott Elliott’s Long-spurred Mixture
_ By raising your own plants from seed, you can have a hardy peren- nial border at little cost. Perennials are the mainstay of the garden, and their ease of maintenance is especially appreciated.
Alyssum, Gold Dust. Yellow flowers in May on a 9 to 12-inch plant, For edging and the rock-garden.
Anemone, St. Brigid (Windflower). Double; mixed colors.
Arabis alpina (Rock-Cress). White flowers in April and May. Plant a foot high, for edging and the rock-garden.
Armeria formosa. Dense heads of pink bloom. A rock-garden plant a foot tall.
Candytuft, Queen of Italy. Masses of rosy lilac flowers. Shrubby plant with glossy green foliage.
Canterbury Bells (Cup-and-Saucer). Good border plant. Finest mixed colors.
Chrysanthemum mawi. Pink flowers and silvery foliage. Border and rock-garden plant a foot tall.
Columbine, Mrs. Scott Elliott’s Long-spurred Mixture. A well- known strain.
ott Aten) Mountain. Long-spurred flowers of violet-blue and white.
Coreopsis lanceolata grandiflora. Single yellow flowers on long stems for cutting.
Delphinium, Blackmore & Langdon’s Strain. Magnificent spikes of bloom in mixed shades.
D., Mixed Hybrids. Fine for the back of the border.
Foxglove (Digitalis). Thimble-shaped flowers, spotted inside, hang- ing on 3 to 4-foot spikes. For the border. Mixed colors.
Gaillardia grandiflora. Large, single, daisy-like flowers in shades of red and bronze. Fine cut-flower from July to frost.
rire? Lady Stratheden. Large, double golden yellow flowers.
G., Mrs. Bradshaw. Scarlet. 114 ft.
Gypsophila paniculata. Double white flowers. 314 ft.
Hollyhock, Double Varieties, Mixed. A stately old-fashioned favorite for the back of the border. 6 to 9 ft.
ice Single Mixed. A good mixture of colors.
Lupines, Mixed. Graceful spikes of blue and pink flowers. They grow best in rich soil without any lime.
Mexican Firebush (Kochia) or Summer Cypress. Feathery little
bushes of green, turning crimson. 214 ft. MORNING-GLORY, Heavenly Blue 16
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We Do Not Prepay Postage or Express Charges
ROSE, Frau Karl Druschki
WETSEL’S ROSES
Ready about April 1. Duoseal Select No. 1
HYBRID TEAS (Individually Wrapped) $1.25 each
McGredy’s Searlet. Red. Pink Radiance. Pink.
Ami Quinard. Red. Betty Uprichard. Pink.
Caledonia. White. Poinsettia. Scarlet. Editor McFarland. Pink. Pres. Herbert Hoover. Multicolor. E. G. Hill. Red Red Radiance. Red.
Frau Karl Druschki. White. Golden Charm. Yellow. Joanna Hill. Yellow.
K. A. Viktoria. White.
Roslyn. Yellow. Soeur Therese. Yellow. Talisman. Multicolor.
CLIMBERS $1.25 each.
Climbing Pink Radiance. Pink. Paul’s Scarlet. Climbing Pres. Hoover. Multicolor.
Red.
PATENTED HYBRID TEAS Gold Foil Wrapped, $2.00 each, except where noted
American Flagship. Scarlet. Countess Vandal. Pink. Pink Princess. Rose-pink. Rubaiyat. Rose-red. Peace. Yellow tinted pink. $2.50 each,
WETSEL’S HARDY SHRUBS
Ready about April 1. Duoseal, Wrapped, 95 cts. each.
Forsythia (Golden Bells). Yellow. Spring. 8 ft. Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora. White. Summer. 10 ft. Red-Flowering Quince. Early spring. 5 ft. Spirea Vanhouttei. White. Summer. 6 ft. Butterfiy-Bush. Purple. Summer. 10 ft. Purple Lilae. Spring. 20 ft. Mock- Orange (Philadelphus virginalis). White. Summer. 10 ft.
Silver Giant Grade, Wrapped, $1.15 each Red-Flowering Quince Spirea Vanhouttei.
DAHLIAS
Avalon. One of the finest of all clear yellow Dahlias. Blossoms 7 to 9 in. across, 4 to 5 in. deep. Strong and vigorous plants 3 to 4 ft. tall. 35 cts. each; 3 for 90 cts.
porrcye Beauty. Clear pink; long, stiff stems. 35 cts. each; 3 for 5 cts.
Kentucky. Nice pink blended with yellow and gold. 30 cts. each; 3 for 85 cts.
Marshall’s Pink. Perfectly formed bright pink blooms without shad- ing. 35 cts. each; 3 for 95 cts.
Mrs. Warner. One of the most vigorous and profuse bright lilac- rose blossoms. Extra large size and perfect form. 30 cts. each; 3 for 85 cts.
es Jersey. Has same habit as Jersey’s Beauty. 30 cts. each; 3 for o cts.
Sir Lancelot. Garnet-rose shaded with purple making it one of the unusual colors, often compared with those found in Persian rugs. 30 cts. each; 3 for 85 cts.
Thomas A. Edison. Deep royal purple; grand and striking. 35 cts. each; 3 for 95 cts.
Watchung Giant. Easy to grow and always admired. Deep amber- yellow flowers attractively suffused with bright cadmium. 35 cts. each; 3 for 95 cts.
White King. A good white decorative Dahlia of large size on strong stems. 35 cts. each; 3 for 95 cts.
SELECTED GLADIOLUS
First-Size Bulbs. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz., except where noted
Beacon. An outstanding new variety that is widely acclaimed as a genuine beauty. Very tall, handsome spike of light red with creamy blotch, slightly ruffled.
Flaming Sword. Large flame-red, with long stem, Golden Dream. Large golden yellow. Golden Eagle. Very early, deep yellow.
Maid of Orleans. Regarded as the leading commercial white. Large flower, perfect placement and good stem. Very early.
Margaret Fulton. Beautiful deep pink. Medium-sized flower with good placement. This is a very sturdy variety. Quality makes it very desirable.
Minuet. Beautiful clear light lavender. Considered the best laven- der.
Pelegrina. A most appealing color—deep blue-violet. Large in- dividual florets, produced early. Very attractive.
Picardy. Soft pink, shading to deeper pink on the lower petals, Very long stems. A popular newer sort.
Shirley Temple. Large, flat, ruffled flower on very tall, heavy spike. Color is light cream with darker throat.
Gladiolus, Wetsel’s Dependable Mixture. 5 cts. each; 50 cts. per doz.
GCGANNAS
Hungaria. Rich peach-blossom in color. Plants dwarf; green foliage.
King Humbert, Red. Flowers coppery scarlet. Foliage deep bronze.
King Humbert, Yellow. Flowers golden yellow, dotted red. Foliage green.
Richard Wallace. Pure canary-yellow.
The President. Immense glowing scarlet blooms. Rich green foliage,
Your choice of these 5 varieties, 20 cts. each; $1.95 per doz.
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Double Pearl. Fragrant, pure white flowers. Tubers are ext and the finest stock obtainable. 10 cts. each; $1.10 per doz.
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How to Plant
Sow 15 to 20 lbs. to the acre in March or April
Well-drained loam or clay soil, with no hardpan underneath, will grow Alfalfa when properly pre- pared. Lime should be applied to soil that is too acid. Two to five tons of ground limestone per acre is recommended; half of this quantity of burnt lime after plow- ing. A firm seedbed is essential for a good stand of Alfalfa, and the soil should, therefore, be prepared well ahead of planting time. Har- row the land frequently to destroy all weeds.
WOANSAS ALF ALFA
EMDABLE
Alfalfa needs fertilizer rich in phosphoric acid and potash. When seeding, apply 600 to 800 lbs. or more of 0-14-6 fertilizer per acre, increasing the amount of potash on sandy soil. Top-dress established plantings each spring with 300 to 400 lbs. of 0-12-12 fertilizer per acre. Best results come from hay- ing the soil tested and adding the elements needed.
Wetsel’s Alfalfas, in nearly all strains and origins, are sup- plied in this attractive one- bushel bag, at no extra cost.
KANSAS ALFALFA
U. S. VERIFIED
Alfalfa seed grown in the state of Kansas—commonly referred to as Kansas Alfalfa, as though it were a specific strain or variety—has for many years been the most popular in this and many other states.
Due in part to greatly increased use of Alfalfa in recent years, the demand for Kansas Seed has been very heavy. Present indications are that this large demand will continue over the coming year.
According to crop reports and other information received, the supply of all domestic Alfalfa seed, especially Kansas grown, is acutely short. The Federal Government reports the smallest crop in sixteen years. This would suggest early buying, in order to assure getting your needs.
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WETSEL’S SUPER ALFALFA
This brand was established in 1946 to meet a long-standing and persistent demand for extra-hardy Alfalfa seed—that is, seed that was produced either at a high altitude or in a northwestern area, where the average winter weather is colder than in either Kansas or Okla- homa. Each year more farmers are content to pay the higher price, which amounts to a dollar or so per acre.
Wetsel’s Super Alfalfa must meet certain rigid specifications. It must be of high quality in every respect—high in purity and ger- mination and low in weed content. Then, it must have been pro- duced in high altitude or a northwestern state.
GRIMM ALFALFA
The chief difference between Grimm Alfalfa and the so-called Common strain is reflected in the root system and habit of growth.
The Common variety is characterized by a long, straight (and sometimes very large) root—often called a ‘‘tap’’ root. It has very few small, or feeder roots. In sharp contrast, Grimm roots are far more numerous, spread over a wider area, and are shorter.
Grimm has its good points. It is not, however, regarded as superior to the Common strain on all soils or under all conditions. It is be- lieved that the young plants of Grimm hold to the ground better on soils that have a tendency to erupt during freezing and thawing winter months. Also, Grimm will often respond more quickly to rains (es- pecially light showers) after a dry spell. On the other hand, due to a shallow root system, it will suffer more and sooner from lack of rain.
Present indications are that Grimm seed will be in short supply the coming year.
OKLAHOMA ALFALFA
APPROVED
As we have often stated, we have sold Oklahoma-grown seed for more than thirty years. Results have always been satisfactory. It is only within the past couple of years that Blacksburg authorities have openly advocated its use. They now say, in substance, “Use a good grade of either Kansas or Oklahoma seed.’’ All of our Alfalfa seed is U.S. verified as to origin. This is especially important when buying Oklahoma seed,
RANGER ALFALFA
CERTIFIED SEED
We can now supply Ranger Alfalfa seed. Formerly the supply was too small and the price too high, to permit stocking it. This strain of Alfalfa resists blight and wilt. More particulars on request.
INOCULATE WITH NITRAGIN. Alfalfa seed treated with Nitragin grows more rapidly, matures in a shorter time, produces bigger crops, and enriches the soil for the benefit of the next crop. It costs only 15 to 20 cents to inoculate enough seed for a whole acre, and the re- sults obtained are well worth while. See page 23 for complete informa- tion concerning Nitragin, including prices.
ALFALFA—AIll F.O.B. Harrisonburg Kansas, Common Oklahoma, Approved, Common Utah, Common
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CLOVERS
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RED CLOVER
Has long been the leading Clover, especially where crops are rotated. It matures so early that it may be followed by a second crop such as additional hay, late pasture, or a cash crop from seed for which there is usually aready demand. It adds nitrogen to the ground it grows on if left there to mature, and for this reason is a real benefit to the land. Sow 10 to 12 lbs. per acre.
Virginia Grown. 99.25% pure. Lb. 61 cts.; bus. $35.50.
Central States. 99.25% pure. Lb. 59 cts.; bus. $34.50.
<a Wetsel’s Clovers available in j-bushel bags at no extra cost.
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MAMMOTH or SAPLING CLOVER
Widely used for seeding with timothy and then cut as hay. Matur- ing later than Red Clover, it ripens more uniformly with timothy. Produces a larger growth, resulting in greater tonnage on a given area. Sow 10 to 12 lbs. per acre.
Central States. 99.25% pure. Lb. 59 cts.; bus. $34.50.
CRIMSON or SCARLET CLOVER
One of the best crops for green manuring, and furnishes fine pasture LADINO CLOVER in fall, winter, and spring. It improves poor land and through its eee nitrogen-gathering properties restores the fertility of those that have Although not yet extensively used in this territory, Ladino is be- been worn down by excessive cropping. May be planted in fall, spring, coming more popular, for it produces an excellent pasture. It is a or summer. Sow 15 lbs. to the acre, 99.00% pure. Lb. 33 cts.; perennial plant, sending up large leaves on long stems, which soon bus. $18.75. . cover the ground between plants. Farmers are using it to pasture
their cattle, and many poultrymen are planting Ladino for ranges,
Certified. 99.00% pure. Lb. $2.65; 5 lbs. $13.00. Audited. 99.00% pure. Lb. $2.45; 5 lbs, $12.00.
SWEET CLOVER
A very good crop to improve the soil, when it reaches a reasonable stand. It will grow in almost any kind of ground, but best results come when the land is amply limed and the seed inoculated. When sown in the spring, a nurse crop should be used, to help keep down weeds. Small grains such as oats or fall-sown grains are good for this purpose. Sow 15 to 20 lbs. of scarified or hulled seed per acre in late February, March and April. Usually either White or Yellow Blossom is available; White is somewhat smaller and about ten days earlier than the Yellow.
Yellow Blossom. 99.25% pure. Lb. 26 cts., bus. $14.80. White Blossom. 99.25% pure. Lb. 26 cts.; bus. $14.80.
BOTH PREMIUM GRADE UNHULLED SWEET CLOVER
Unhulled seed can be planted earlier—in January or February. Sow 20 to 25 Ibs. per acre. This earlier sowing usually results in a quicker start in the spring and often a more dense growth.
White or Yellow Unhulled Seed. Lb. 22 cts.; bus. $12.50.
WHITE DUTCH CLOVER
For lawns and pastures. Produces a low, compact growth, covering the ground like a carpet, but is more satisfactory when used in mix- tures with other grasses. Sow in spring or fall, 8 to 12 lbs. per acre if planted alone. 98.50% pure. Lb. $1.00; 5 lbs. $4.90.
ALSIKE CLOVER
A very hardy Clover that is growing more popular in recent years because it frequently takes hold where other Clovers fail, especially in low, wet soil or high gravel ground, It provides desirable hay, and is excellent for improving the soil. Sow 8 lbs. to the acre.
99.00% pure. Lb. 44 cts.; bus. $25.8 9
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98.00% pure. Lb. 43 cts.; bus. $25.
Cyclone Seed Sower $3.50 postpaid ; $3.25 not postpaid.
Horn Sower
$1.35 postpaid; $1.20 not postpaid.
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TIMOTHY
Well-known grass doing best on bottom lands, rich moist loams, and clay soil, but not on loose, sandy ground. Makes a good pasture when sown at the rate of 6 lbs. per acre, along with 6 lbs. sapling clover and 4 Ibs. red-top. If sown alone, plant one peck (about 11 lbs.) per acre, in spring or fall. For hay, use 6 lbs. timothy and 6 lbs. clover. Western. 99.50% Lb. 26 cts.; bus. $10.40.
Valley. 99.00% pure. Lb. 24 cts.; bus. $10.50.
pure.
ORGHARD GRASS
A vigorous grass planted extensively by horse and cattle raisers, for it provides good grazing from spring until winter. If desired for hay it should be cut while in bloom; it will be ready for grazing again within a few weeks. Grows well in shady locations. Sow 14 lbs. per acre.
85.00% pure. (onion free). Lb. 36 cts.; bus. $4.85. 85.00% pure. Lb. 32 cts.; bus. $4.30. 80.00% pure. Lb. 30 cts.; bus. $4.00.
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS
One of the earliest grasses in spring, yielding valuable pasturage if planted on limestone or stiff soil. Since it requires a year or two to be- come firmly established, it is best to sow Blue Grass with other va- rieties. It is the base of all good lawn grass mixtures, and withstands the coldest winters. Sow 20 lbs. per acre, in spring or fall. 85.00% pure. Lb. 65 cts.; 5 lbs. $3.15.
RED-TOP or HERDS GRASS
Adapted to a wider range of soils than any other grass, but especially good on heavy, wet bottom land. Should always be included in mix- tures for such types of land, whether for hay or for pasture. Sow 12 Ibs. per acre if used alone. 92.00% pure. Lb. 66 cts.; 25 lbs. $16.25.
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RYE GRASS (Italian or Domestic)
Well suited to winter lawns and for sowing on land infested with crab-grass. With proper moisture, will germinate in 6 to 8 days. Sow 30 lbs. per acre. Good results come from seeding in the fall and close clipping in the spring. Also excellent pasture and land-improver. Lb. 15 cts.; bus. $13.50.
; ALTA FESCUE
Alta Fescue originated as a plant selection from a four-year-old planting in 1923. It was first distributed in 1934 and has now been tested for 15 years. It is considered by agricultural authorities to be the finest over-all forage grass in existence today. It is rapidly be- coming extremely popular throughout the United States, from Oregon to Florida. Alta is very palatable; stock like it at all pasturable stages. The extensive root system is unbelievably dense and reaches as much as 5 to 6 feet deep. Where fields have been down for several years and plowed under, yields of grain have nearly doubled over previous production. The rooting system becomes so dense over a period of years that it is known to choke out onion, buckhorn and other noxious weeds.
Clemson College, S. C., authorities claim it is the most promising grass in our generation. Winter growth is almost continuous in milder climates. Recovery is particularily rapid in the spring and after the first fall rains. Oregon grown, lb. 53 cts.; 100 Ibs. $52.00.
KENTUCKY 31
Virtually all agricultural authorities say that Kentucky 31 is identical in growth, adaptability, etc., to Alta Fescue. About the only difference is that seed grown in the far Northwest is known and shipped as Alta Fescue, whereas seed produced in Kentucky, Ten- nessee, and other eastern states is called Kentucky 31. Certified Seed, lb. 52 cts.; 100 lbs. $51.00.
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PASTURE MIXTURE
For a good pasture mixture, we recommend the following: 7 lbs. Korean lespedeza, 6 lbs. orchard grass, 3 lbs. timothy, 2 lbs. alsike clover. Sow in February and March on small grain crops or old sod. Approximate cost per acre, $4.56.
TALL MEADOW OAT GRASS
Withstands the heat and drought of midsummer and the cold of winter. Starts growing early in spring and affords good grazing until late fall. If sown alone, use 18 to 22 lbs. per acre. In mixture, use 8 lbs. each of Oat Grass, orchard grass, and red clover. Ask for price.
BROME GRASS
A long-lived perennial grass producing many underground root- stocks and making mats a foot or more in diameter. Most desirable for permanent pastures. Does best when sown broadcast in the spring, usually at the rate of 20 to 25 lbs. per acre, but can also be sown in the fall with timothy and red-top.
Lincoln Certified. Lb. 44 cts.; 100 lbs. $43.00. Southern Strain. Lb. 43 cts.; 100 lbs. $42.00.
SUDAN GRASS
A rapidly growing summer forage crop that can be cut several times during the season. Will produce more forage in a shorter time than almost any other crop. Sow 10 lbs. per acre in rows 18 inches apart, and cultivate, or broadcast at the rate of 30 to 35 lbs. per acre. Often sown with soy beans, using 20 lbs. of Sudan Grass and 1 bushel of soy beans per acre. Lb. 13 cts.; 50 lbs. $6.00; 100 lbs. $11.75.
SWEET SUDAN GRASS
This new variety is a development resulting from several years’ breeding work by the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station in co- operation with the Bureau of Plant Industry, U. S. Department of Agriculture. 1944 was the first time enough seed was available to plant sufficient acreage of this new variety to produce seed in com- mercial quantities. Production now appears adequate. Sales in 1946 showed a substantial increase over the previous year.
It is sweet, juicy, and more palatable to livestock. This was demonstrated consistently during the years that breeding and selec- tion were progressing. When planted side by side with Common Sudan, it was grazed to the ground by the cattle, while the Common Sudan was grazed down to the height of about one foot. In all cases ae Bg Sudan was eaten first. Lb. 15 cts.; 50 lbs. $7.00; 100 lbs.
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LESPEDEZA
Korean Lespedeza
Makes an excellent hay crop 10 to 20 inches tall, and equal to alfalfa in analysis and feed value. Requires no soil preparation and even when closely grazed it grows readily in acid land. Produces two to three tons of hay per acre each year and reseeds itself if properly cut. Korean Lespedeza makes the best and cheapest pasture in mid- summer, for it is practically drought-resistant. It can be cut for hay in September. It increases soil fertility and costs less to produce than other important legumes. Sow on small grains or on pasture land from January 15 to April, 20 lbs. per acre.
Dodder-free seed. Lb. 14 cts.; 100 Ibs. $12.50. 2 Dodder per oz. Lb. 13 cts.; 100 lbs. $11.75. 3 Dodder per oz. Lb. 12 cts.; 100 lbs. $11.00. Hulled Seed. Dodder Free. Lb. 16 cts.; 100 lbs. $14.50. Kobe Lespedeza. Dodder Free. Lb. 20 cts.; 100 lbs. $18.50.
Unhulled Seed
Sericea Lespedeza
A drought-resistant soil-improver for almost any soil. After the first year will yield two to four tons of field-cured hay per acre each year. Sow 30 to 35 lbs. of unhulled seed per acre from January through March; 20 lbs. of hulled or scarified seed in April or May.
Hulled Seed. Lb. 30 cts.; 100 lbs. $28.00. DODDER FREE
SPRING BARLEY (Smooth-Awn)
WISCONSIN 38
Regarded as the quickest grazing and earliest maturing spring grain. Can be grown on a greater variety of soils and in a wider cli- matic range than almost any other grain crop. Yields 25 to 40 bushels per acre of grain equal to corn in feeding value. Should be sown in February or March, the earlier the better, at the rate of 2 bushels per acre. Bus. $3.00.
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MODERN SEED HOUSE
SEED OATS
Sow 64 to 90 Ibs. per acre
Oats and other grains yield larger crops of better qual- ity when treated with Ceresan to control smut and other diseases. Since we are well equipped to treat Oats dur- ing the process of cleaning and grading, the additional cost is very slight. See page 23 for more detailed infor- mation on Ceresan and other du Pont products.
GLINTON OATS
Certified Seed
Most growers know that this is one of the newer varieties of Spring Oats. It was not until 1948 that Clinton was available in large quan- tities. Prior to that year, only small quantities for experimental purposes were available. As late as 1947 seed sold as high as $12.00 per bushel.
Clinton was bred especially for resistance to leaf and stem rust, smuts and leaf blight. It is a medium early variety. Kernels are yellow, occasionally tinged with brown, are medium large and very plump, and have a percentage of groats much higher than the older varieties. It is of medium height and frequently remains somewhat green when grain is fully matured and ready for harvesting, thus en- hancing the value of the straw for feeding.
While newer varieties may, and probably will, be developed which may show superior qualities, Clinton has, we feel, firmly established itself as an outstanding variety of Spring Oats. Certified seed, bus. $1.95; 9-bus. lots, $1.90 per bus. Uncertified seed, bus. $1.85; 9-bus. lots, $1.80 per bus.
LEE GCOLDPROOF OATS
The most popular winter Oats in the southeastern part of the country. Is also a favorite for spring crop, when seeded in February and early March. Produces large heads of heavy grain and stands up well. Supply of seed this year is limited. Ask for prices.
COLUMBIA SPRING OATS
The leading spring Oats for the Southeast, for it matures before hot weather and rust can cause damage, and is usually taller, more uni- form and erect. Produces a good yield of large, heavy heads containing plump grains, 7 to 10 days before other varieties. Treated seed, bus. $1.85; 9-bus. lots, $1.80 per bus.
FULGRAIN OATS
Has become very popular in Virginia and other eastern states. Early maturing, disease resistant. Stools well and is a vigorous grower. Its upright growth of medium height makes it easy to combine. Heads are large and well filled with rich reddish yellow plump grains. Bus, $2.00; 9-bus. lots, $1.95 per bus.
SWEDISH SELECT OATS
A heavy-yielding, extra-heavy variety of Oats that is especially recommended for Virginia and West Virginia. Produces a good crop of both hay and grain on either light or heavy soil. Tall stalks and large heads containing plump, heavy grains. Treated seed. Bus. $1.95; 9-bus. lots, $1.90 per bus.
HENRY SPRING WHEAT
For a number of years we have been having calls for a spring Wheat but due to the short supply we have not been able to take care of this demand. We expect to have a limited supply this spring and suggest
that you try a few bushels. Bus. $4.00.
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COWPEAS
BROOM CORN
Will grow on any land that will produce corn. When ground is warm, plant 1 to 11% inches deep in drills 3% feet apart, thinning the plants to 6 inches apart in the row. Sow 5 lbs. to the acre. Standard Evergreen. Grows 8 to 10 feet high and yields heavy
straight brush free from large center stems. Ready to cut in 90 to
100 days. Lb. 25 cts.; 5 lbs. $1.10.
SUGAR CANE (For Syrup)
Sugar Drip. Large growth, often yielding up to 65% of its total weight in juice. Well adapted to this territory. Lb. 25 cts.; 5 lbs. $1.10.
Early Orange. Excellent for both forage and sorghum. Lb. 25 cts.;
5 lbs. $1.10. SORGHUM
Early Amber. Used as a green feed for stock and cattle. Matured seed is a good poultry feed. Sow 1 pk. per acre in drills or 1 bus. when broadcast. Lb. 15 cts.; 5 lbs. 65 cts.
DWARF ESSEX RAPE
Extensively used as pasture for cattle, sheep, hogs, and poultry. In a good season will continue to grow after being grazed. Sow in spring, 4 to 5 lbs. per acre in rows or 8 to 10 lbs. when broadcast. Lb. 19 cts.; 10 lbs. $1.80.
HAIRY VETCH
Valuable as a winter cover crop to fertilize the soil, to prevent leaching, and also to furnish forage. A good mixture often used in the spring is 15 lbs. Vetch and 14% bus. oats per acre. If sown alone, plant 50 to 60 lbs. per acre. Lb. 29 cts.; bus. $16.50.
MILLET
Tennessee Cultivated Strain, very popular in this vicinity. Millet requires fertile soil and good growing conditions, when it will produce an abundance of forage. Sown with cowpeas or soybeans, use 3 to 5 lbs. per acre, or 30 lbs. per acre if seeded alone for hay. Where a seed crop is desired, sow only 20 lbs. Drill or broadcast from May to July. Lb. 10 cts.; bus. $4.50.
COW PEAS
A highly nutritious forage crop that makes excellent feed for horses and cattle, as well as cheap enrichment for the soil. For the latter purpose, cut the vines and use them as hay; then plant whatever crop is to follow in the stubble and roots. Since Cowpeas have a tendency to loosen the soil, seed can usually be harrowed in, making plowing unnecessary. Sow 60 to 90 lbs. per acre between May 20 and July 15. Be sure to inoculate the seed with Nitragin before planting.
Mixed Cowpeas. A mixture of good varieties is usually more satis- factory, especially for soil improvement, for the combination is better able to withstand extremes of weather. Lb. 11 cts.; bus. $5.50.
Peas for Table Use .
Ramshorn Black Eye. Pure white Peas with black eyes. Wilt- resistant. Lb. 25 cts.; 5 Ibs. $1.00.
SOY BEANS
The Soy Bean continues to be one of the most publicized crops. It proved itself a real weapon in the Nation’s war effort and new uses for this all-round crop are continually being found by chem- ists and botanists.
On the farm Soy Beans may be mixed with other grains to make a high-protein feed. As a hay, they are similar to alfalfa in feed value. The best time for planting is from late May to July 15, but it may be done as late as August 15. Sow 60 to 90 lbs. per acre broadcast, or 45 to 60 lbs. in drills. Be sure to inoculate—use Nitragin.
VIRGINIA (Brown). Matures in about 125 days. Also a popular variety in this section. Is well known for its excellent hay and ensilage. Well-filled pods borne on strong vines, easy to cut and cure. Bus. $3.50; 10-bus. lots, $3.45 per bus.
WILSON (Black). Matures in about 120 days. By far the most popular variety in this territory. Used primarily as a hay crop. Makes an excellent green manure. A small-seeded kind, bearing pods well above the ground. Bus. $3.45; 10-bus. lots, $3.40 per bus.
EXTRA EARLY WOOD’S YELLOW. 110 to 115 days. An ex- ceptionally early strain, well adapted to the higher Piedmont and mountain sections of all eastern states. Permits late planting, where necessary or desirable. Bus. $3.75; 10-bus. lots, $3.70 per bus.
LINCOLN. Matures in about 110 days. Seed is yellow with a black sear, This is one of the newer varieties that has done well in this section the last two years. Demand for it is on the increase. It is somewhat similar to Manchu in appearance but is regarded as Bunerot to Tokyo for this section. Bus. $3.25; 10-bus. lots, $3.20 per bus.
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Seed Inoculations and Disinfectants
Seed Disinfectants
Semesan Jr.
A double-acting seed disinfectant for certain seed-borne diseases of corn. Usually reduces seed rotting, checks seedling blight and certain seed- borne rots of root and stalk, and has increased yields an average of 3 bushels per acre. Costs only about 9/10 cents an acre. Treats field, pop, and seed corn by quick, dry method. 11% ounces treat a bushel of seed. 114 ozs. 17 cts.; 12 ozs. 62 cts.; 614 lbs. $4.16; 25 lbs. $13.85.
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Semesan Bel
Easy, quick dip treatment for seed potatoes, Irish and Sweet. Costs only about 21 cents an ee eoneally pocuces seed-piece decay, seed- Sus eemwestrnes 6 borne scab, and rhizoctonia. No mussy soaking; SB PoTATOr just dip, drain, dry, and plant. One pound treats : 60 to 80 bushels of seed. 2-0z. pkg. 35 cts.; lb. can
$1.83; 4-lb. can $6.33.
Semesan
Aids in reducing rot of flowers and vegetables, gives them a healthy start. Treat seeds, corms, bulbs, and seedlings with Semesan. Apply dry or in solution with water. Semesan generally reduces seed rotting and damping-off. One ounce treats 15 to 60 pounds of seed. Costs only 14 cent to 2 cents per pound of seed. loz. 20 cts.; 2 ozs. 45 cts.; 12 ozs. $2.10.
New Improved Geresan EEE
A dry disinfectant for seed wheat, barley, rye, oats, flax, sorghums, millets, and sugar beets. Effectively kills certain seed-borne diseases by both contact and vapor; generally controls covered Soe smuts, frequently increases yields. Recommended Macnunae corer = by most experiment stations. Inexpensive—one pound treats 32 bushels of seed grain. Plans for building treaters free on request. 4 ozs. 35 cts.; Ib. 90 cts.; 4 lbs. $3.00; 8 lbs. $6.00; 40 lbs. $26.40.
Arasan
A seed disinfectant and protectant of the non- mercurial type. It has proved effective on vege- tables, seed corn, and peanuts. Inexpensive, easy and safe to use when applied as recommended. 3402. 25 cts.; 8 ozs. 80 cts.; 4 lbs. $5.16.
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Build Up Your Soil Inoculate Your Legumes with Nitragin
Many believe that once a field has been planted with inoculated legume seeds, any similar legumes planted on the same field in the future need not be inoculated. But field tests have shown that better crops are harvested when legume seeds are inoculated whenever planted. It seldom pays to depend upon natural inocu- lation. The safest method is to inoculate legume seed each time the seed is planted. See page 22 for profitable results obtained by inoculating soy beans.
1949 NITRAGIN INOCULATION PRICES When Ordering, ALWAYS State Name of Seed
ALFALFA, Sweet, Bur, Hubam Clovers. al Lb Tato, chaes Auge tio ae ee SOP SOM 2:24 Dussciecteciee oop LOO
CLOVERS, Medium & Mammoth Red, Alsike, Crimson & White Clovers. LE DUS Aerts oer POON | 2 aubUsa waka ers scatter eres pL OO
BEANS, Navy, Pinto, Wax, String, Kidney, Gr. Northern.
PEAS (All Varieties) and VETCHES (All Varieties)
100-lb. size (Inoculates up to 100 lbs.)......... ee ane UL OU ADOC wsiz61(L wolvenlOslbs cans) eerie cere tte sel totter OO LUPINES (All Varieties) 100-lb. size (Inoculates up to 100 Ibs. seed) ..............-$0 50 PEANUTS, LIMA'BEANS, COWPEAS. Small (Inoculates up to 120 Ibs. seed). ..........++2-++-- 80 30 30 bus. (one ctn.) (Contains six 5-bus. cans)...........+-.. 2 95 SOY BEANS (All Varieties). Small (Inoculates up to 120 lbs. seed). ........+2++++++-. 80 30 DUR COUS CALL) Vo sioeiete so ead tin doting eedetnichel vie eae ale vine ee a OO 30 bus. (one ctn.) (Contains six 5-bus. CANS)... ee rere sees By PAS LESPEDEZA. 100-lb. size (Inoculates up to 100 Ibs. seed). .........+.4-- .$0 50
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IT PAYS TO PLANT HYBRID CORNS
U.S. 13
110 to 115 days. This Corn has long been the leading (best-known and most widely used) variety. Many people in high places thought its popularity was declining and the fact is that it had slipped a little in recent years. But now it has definitely ‘‘taken on new life,” first, be- cause of some very high yields during the past season, including one of 144 bushels to the acre; second, because Blacksburg is now confining its recommendation pretty much to U.S. 13, Illinois 200, Illinois 448 and U.S. 357, the latter mainly for the eastern portion of the state.
Its popularity is due, at least in part, to the fact that it meets the requirements of a vast majority of farmers. Relatively few farmers, in full-maturity areas, desire either an early or a late Corn. Nor do they want a very small or a very large fodder, or ear, or hard or soft kernel. A Corn that is ‘‘medium” in all of these respects, as is the case with U. S. 13, is more likely to be preferred, because it yields well in a wide variety of soils and degree of fertility as well as
CORN EAR WORM DROPS
The corn ear worm has become a major menace and is getting worse. Fortunately, this worm can be controlled; at least, its damage can be reduced, thereby improving yields. Experience has proved beyond question that Ogen’s Corn Ear Worm Drops are very effective. Requires work, to be sure, but is rather easy to apply. See page 31.
U. S. 13 Hybrid
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weather conditions.
U. S. 99
120 to 125 days. Large-foddered hybrid, hence requires longer time for full maturity. Stalks do not grow tall but are thick, with broad blades. Enjoys favorable reputation as a silage Corn. Kernels smooth and light yellow. Our stock of seed was produced by John $8. Ward.
U.S. 262
About’ 125 days. Comparatively late- maturing Corn, becoming increasingly popu- lar in Tidewater Maryland and Virginia, also North Carolina. Stalks rather large and erect. A high-yielding Corn; ears fairly large, with pale yellow kernels. Not suitable for short- season areas.
ILLINOIS 200
120 days. Stalk somewhat larger than U.S. 13. Ear is longer, but slightly smaller in circumference. Best results are obtained on fertile or bottom soils. Has given high yields, even under adverse weather conditions. Easy to husk and of excellent quality. As above indicated, it is one of the formal recom- mendations of Blacksburg Experimental Station.
ILLINOIS 448
120 days. A high-yielding hybrid of wide adaptability. Stalks very tall and stiff, wind resistant, producing two long yellow ears of medium diameter. Kernels closely packed, medium depth, with high shelling percentage. Another of Blacksburg’s recommendations,
IOWA 939
An excellent Corn where early maturity is required or desired. When planted early it can be harvested in time for an early fall crop, and when planted late, even in middle or
-late June, it will usually mature before frost.
Yields are often amazingly large. Owing to short season maturity, is somewhat smaller foddered and eared than most hybrids. Thus far it has been our best seller in West Virginia and other sections where the growing season is comparatively short.
OHIO W. 17
100 to 110 days. Another comparatively early hybrid. Stalks medium in height, leafy and uniform. Produces medium ears, 16 to 18 rows of shallow kernels. Stalk remains green after husks have ripened on the ear. Is widely used in West Virginia where the season is shorter than in the Valley and eastern Vir- ginia. Is also appropriate for either late plant- ing in full season areas, or where very early harvesting is desired.
HYBRID SEED CORN PRICES
TESTED — GRADED — TREATED— BAGS INCLUDED
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S. 13—Ward’s Certified
S. 13—Iowa-Grown Certified
S. 99 (Ward’s) Certified
USS: 262 (Ward’s) Certifiedie ee ee U--S.,.357, (Ward's) Certified aa. eee Illinois 200 (Ward’s) Certified
Illinois 448 (Ward’s) Certified
Iowa 939 Certified
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DeKalb HYBRID CORN
Each year DeKalb Hybrid Corns make new and loyal friends. Consequently, their popularity shows a steady climb. This is proof of their wide adaptability to the climates and soils of the South and East.
DeKalb is bred to resist drought, insects and blight, and it has superb standing ability. Experience has proved that it delivers fine yields of high-quality grain. And the*larger-foddered Corns produce a large tonnage of grain content, enhancing its feed value. DeKalb hybrids have had seven years of successful per-
formance in this area and their popularity has shown persistent: growth.
As is the case with all hybrids, you should use the DeKalb “number” which is best adapted to the degree of fertility of soil, rather than consider it is ‘‘high” or “‘low” ground. Then selection should be made on the basis of your desires in respect to early, medium, or late maturity, large or small fodder, and so on.
If you are a DeKalb user, you will doubtless know which Corn you want. If not, read the descriptions before making a choice..
DEKALB 404-A. A short-season Corn, about 90 days in valley areas and 100 days on high ground. Truly a wonderful Corn, especially for an early crop. Our own experience an observation proves this conclusively. Pro- duced 140 bushels per acre in testing plots at Mt. Airy Farm in 1948. For a high yield ina short time, it is virtually unbeatable. On occasions, the results are almost unbelievable.
DEKALB 816. One of the three most popular DeKalb numbers with us, as measured by the number of bushels sold each year. A high yielder, as evidenced by the fact that the official test at Mt. Airy Farms in 1948 showed 170 bushels per acre. The fodder is medium tall. Stalks are stiff, with short shanks. Harvest easily, by either hand or machine. Kernels are rich golden yellow and soft, making it a fa- vorite for feeding. Matures in 110 to 115 days.
DEKALB 825. A fine Corn for rich, especially bottom, soil where moisture lingers during dry spells. Produced at the rate of 190 bushels per acre in Mt. Airy test plots in 1948. Ears are large, of medium length and fine appear- ance. Stalks are robust in size, not extremely large, and generally remain green after ear has matured. Matures in about 110 days.
DEKALB 840. A fine sturdy Corn that has pro- duced uniformly good results in this area. On low, rich land fodder is fairly large, while on high and rather poor soil the stalks are smaller. But in either case it usually throws a good ear, and frequently two. Kernels are fairly deep and thick, of rich golden yellow. A uniformly high-yielding Corn. By actual test, on moderately rich soils and average rainfall, as much as 95 bushels of shelled Corn has been produced. Yielded at the rate of 184 bushels in test plots at Mt. Airy in 1948.
DEKALB 847. Another excellent, uniformly good Corn, of medium fodder and maturity— 110 to 115 days. Will, of course, give a better yield on rich land, but it produces well on poorer soils, even when rainfall is below normal. Ears are large and solid. Kernels are deep yellow, of excellent appearance and fine quality. Produced at the rate of 170 bushels in Mt. Airy test plots in 1948. -
DEKALB 850. This is a new addition to our list of DeKalb numbers and is being included on the recommendation of DeKalb folks. It has demonstrated outstanding features in past years and in 1948 yielded at the rate of 194 bushels in Mt. Airy plots. Like other ‘‘800”’ series, it is what is known as “‘full maturity” Corn, which means that it is well adapted to the Valley and more eastern and southern areas.
DEKALB 898. A comparatively new Corn in this area. Is, in fact, one of the newer De- Kalb developments. It replaced the popular 888 last year, having proved by DeKalb tests to be somewhat superior to 888. Fodder is larger and maturity later than the lower numbers. Frequently used for silage. It is a good, rugged hybrid, with strong resistance against disease and insect attacks, and a high producer of deep, yellow kernels of high oer Mt. Airy yield was 182 bushels in 1 3
DEKALB 1002. A large-foddered variety, which has in the last several years become in- creasingly popular with us as an ensilage Corn. When planted in good soil it produces a high yield of grain and big tonnage of fine quality.
DEKALB 1025. Many customers continue to ask for a still larger-foddered hybrid, despite the fine results obtained from use of 898 and 1002. This is really a big Corn, in respect to tonnage, especially when planted on rich soil, and it bears a good ear, also. Farmers who used it in past years are very loyal to this Corn.
DEKALB 719. A uniform, high-yielding white hybrid of medium fodder and maturity. Adapted to the same general areas as the yellow hybrids in the 800 series.
DEKALB 922. Any DeKalb Corn that begins with an odd number is white. This is one of the oldest DeKalb white hybrids, having stood the test down through the years. Very popular because it is widely adapted. A fine yielder, with deep-kerneled ears of medium length and full shuck covering.
If you would like a complete DeKalb Catalogue, write us
PRICES OF DEKALB CORN HYBRIDS
DeKalb 404-A. Thick flat grains (TFZ) .... y limited)
DeKalb 404-A. Large flats. (Su DeKalb 719. Large flats........ DeKalb 922. Large flats......
DeKalb, All Others. Medium or large flats, as AVAL ADICIEMA MR ti atats ste cielaiaisie sale cteleve) s/c «cer 816, 840 and 847 available in TFZ (thick flat) kernels at $2.25 per pk.; $8.00 per bu. Prices are f.o.b. Harrisonburg. If ordered to be sent by Parcel Post within 150 miles, add 42 cts. per pk. and $1.30 per bus. Consult your Postmaster for rates beyond 150 miles.
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‘Consistently Good Year After Year”
ee - RISONBURG, VA. BSN Dependable Seeds, HAR A ~S
Yes, year after year Funk G Hybrids come up with Top Performance. For husking or ensilage, early or full season, if the right variety is selected for your needs, Funk G Corns will do you a ‘‘bang-up”’ job, consistent with soil fertility and available moisture. They have acquired an enviable reputation over the last eleven years.
11-Year Record Through Vitginia
FUNK G-SO
The Funk G strain that helped produce an official world-record yield for a 10-acre field— 1916 bushels dry shelled Corn.
Plant G-80 early and get the full advantage of its high-yield ability. A rapid-growing Corn with excellent stalk quality. Really stands up, despite hard storms. Large fibrous root system. Beautiful leaves, many of them! Has the structure to manufacture a real crop of Corn. Resists bad attacks of heat and drought. Extra-good resistance to Corn- borer. Makes large uniform ears of rich color. Carry their size to the tip, kernels of unusual depth. Funk G-80 has an. enviable record throughout Virginia and fits the growing season perfectly. .
FUNK G-94
On the medium to early side in maturity. Use G-80 for full season for higher yields. ‘G-94 has good standability. Wonderful root development. Stiff, sturdy stalks. Good ears with deep kernels. Comes through fine on a wide range of soil fertility.
FUNK G-99
One of the newer Funk developments. This is the first year it has been included in our list, and it is being added because of its
performance. One of its inbreds came from Lancaster Sure Crop, for many years a popu- lar Corn throughout the East. Fodder me- dium and cob small, bearing 18 to 20 rows of medium to dark yellow kernels.
Without benefit of fertilizer, and by actual weight, it produced 132.6 bushels of shelled Corn per acre on the farm of Assistant County Agent T. L. Hollomon in 1948.
1949 Prices All Yellow Varieties, Flat Kernels. Pk. $3.10; bus. $11.60
Every Funk G Hybrid is a PRE- MIUM-QUALITY strain. There are
no ‘*‘seconds’?’ among Funk G Hy- brids.
Prices on all varieties are the same. Each lot accurately graded according to kernel size, making planting easier. Assures full strands. No ‘‘misses’”’ to cut down your yields. Highest germination.
FUNK G-711
Strictly a late, heavy silage Corn adapted for late silage and refilling. Use G-135 for your regular ensilage. G-711 produces mas- sive foliage and great stalk height.
FUNK G-135
The great silage Corn and the most widely used in the Eastern territory. Frequent re- ports of 20 to 22 tons per acre, entire field average. Highly nutritious and yields the greatest proportion of grain to total green weight.
Full season in maturity. Has given ex- cellent results on all soil types. Notable through many years for its resistance to blight, when other nearby Corns were badly stricken. Excellent stalk quality; stands up well. Not easily affected with stalk-rot. Its rich golden ears are a joy to harvest. Produces a lot of them. A fine yielding Corn.
A wide-leaf leader among all hybrids. Its large foliage and good strong tall stalks have gained wide popularity for G-135 as extra- fine silage and a full-season husking Corn.
WETSELD’S STANDARD CORNS
Widely Used for Over 45 Years
Pennsylvania (Lancaster) Sure Crop.
A well-known sort in
110 to 120 days. steady demand.
Boone County White Dent Corn
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Reid’s Yellow Dent. Certified. 120 days. Reid’s Yellow Dent strains are the most popular yellow Corn, especially in the East. The medium-sized ear is rather large in diameter and bears long rich golden yellow ete An excellent sort for feeding on the cob.
Bloody Butcher. 100 to 110 days. A well- known and, in some sections, popular Corn.
Ensilage Gorn
Eureka. 115 days. A first-class sort for either ensilage or feeding, if allowed to mature. Very tall stalks, 12 to 15 feet high; large white kernels. A favorite for filling silos. When to be used as ensilage, it should be cut while in blossom. It is better to cut it early than too late.
Pamunkey. An _ extra-heavy producer. Strong, vigorous stalks 13 to 15 feet high usually bear two large ears.
STANDARD FIELD GORN PRICES
F. O. B. HARRISONBURG
Reid’s Yellow: Dent’) noel. coer Seen en a ee ee
Wetsel’s Leaming.........
Penna. Sure Crop, Pennsylvania Grown.........................
Bloody: Butcher |. vv os ee Ne ee ee ee ee Boone County White Dent—Thoroughbred..................... Hickory King 20 es 2c ee ie see ea Ensilage; Eureka 9:8) ei 5 ane Skene oe Cee eee Ensilage, Old) Virginia! 3.2. Se ee ee Ensilage, Pamunkey......................
By Parcel Post add 42 cts. per pk.; 14 bus. 71 cts.; 1 bus. $1.30
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MODERN
SEED HOUSE
Buckeye Coal-Burning Brooder
We are booking orders from car promised for March shipment
The first Coal Brooder to win popular acceptance. Constant im- provements make it the best Coal Brooder available today. Has many features not found on other stoves. It is low in price, saves time and work, is easy and economical to use.
No. 119-A. 62-in. Canopy. Capacity 700.
PETC UMI SCO tePae peas totels aiead a polereP a acai ste ose! s: 0): o's) en alie cel elevoe $34 52 No. 120-A. 62-in. Canopy. Capacity 1000. ire omGen ose COAl! romeo hoch oak hela conistere s ccyitvo ececece nae * 37 59
If car cannot be shipped before April 1, price will be $1.55 higher
Warner Electric Brooder
Carefully made, rigid, durable, easily assembled. Properly venti- lated. ‘“‘Floor always dry.’’ Fabric curtain admits air but excludes drafts. Enclosed switch-box avoids fire hazards. Economical opera- tion—as low as 6 cents a day. Allows 7 sq. in. or more for each chick. DeLuxe is made with metal top.
iNow500-D.) Deluxe Warner... 5... ccces0ee0 0: S00 $40 67 INGESDOe Doe Deluxe WAL... okue. soc ce os clele cer eins 350 32 08 0 SCS: 5 Sa a ve 400 26 80 INGERW SEL O sO hiCl SAVeT) ws). sieves s oltre sue he 200 8 95
No. 255. 5-gal. (SW Float)...... $3 60 Nos 456.05-2als GD Wie. tte cae 3 65 No. 269. 10-gal. (SW Float)..... 5 25 No. 302. 2-gal. (Double Wall)..... 2 25
Wood-Burning Brooders
Wood-Burning Brooders are reliable, economical, clean, safe, and easily cared for. Cap:
No. 24. Shenendoah B. (Supply limited).......... 500 $25 60
Showalter Wood-Burning Brooder
The Showalter Wood-Burning Brooder enjoys wide popularity over a wide area in Virginia, West Virginia, and several southern states.
It is a round stove, somewhat like an ordinary heater used in the home. If you prefer to use wood for fuel, we think you will like the Showalter Brooder. Capacity under average conditions, 500.
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Price rena tedstOr ship pierce tact) setetaeheleler tite aiee rene ots lel = eenele 28 00 Jar Fountains Just the thing for baby chicks. Fits any Mason jar. (Jar not included.) Each Doz. No. 6-P. Glass Fountain........ $0 13 $1 10
Note—Can be used for buttermilk and medi- cine,
No. 6-P.
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Double Wall Wors0Ssro-cal, HOUMtAIN. 3 cei cetera s mela = ctunke venue ies hehe $2 95 Non SO Sor ao alin OUNCE ceria e aetna) otal ea 7d | saegegmigrommrernaltr 3 27
IT Ren-O-Sal Tablets, product of Dr. Salsbury’s Laboratories, when
used in drinking water, prevent coccidiosis and other common
poultry diseases. We strongly advise their use. See page 22;
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WETSEL’S MODERN POULTRY SUPPLIES, continued Gel-O-Glass
Automatic
Electric Warmer
This Electric Water Warmer automatically keeps poultry drinking water at 50 degrees F. in coldest weather.
LiOwsODeratin iCOSban ster eiserte ce ereie alee $3 50
FEEDERS
Buckeye: WSS Gamo nits ere miners aie $1 09 Buckeye REzs48 rani ee oe ae ete oon ane 1 29 Buckeye RL-448. Broiler............ 1 75 Buckeye RL-560) Sidteoe eee ite 2 60 Wiarmenb0SaeDrollennces freeride 2 20 Gy clone: 243 Aster een carers hex 1 20
says the Progressive Poultryman
TO GUARD AGAINST COLDS ¢ ROUP BRONCHITIS
“T fight colds and respiratory diseases by dusting with HTH-15. A dry, white powder, containing just the right balance of chlorine, HTH-15 is easy to use. I just dust over the birds on roost with an inexpensive dust-gun— and get all benefits of the chlorine inhalant treatment without disadvantages of mois- ture.”’
A little HTH-15 in drinking water helps prevent spread of disease. Disinfect poultry- houses and equipment by spraying regularly with HTH-15 Solution. Economical—no waste—effective. Write for literature. Ex- tensively used for dairy farm sanitation in the dairy, on the animals, and in the barns. Lb. can 65 cts., postpaid 75 cts.; 3-lb. can $1.50. postpaid $1.65.
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Complete Line of Poultry Supplies
We carry a complete assortment of poultry equipment and supplies at all times. It is probably the largest and most complete stock in the state, and includes scores of items not listed in this catalog.
Some of the items not listed: a full line of Kasco Feeds, Dr. Hess & Clark Poultry remedies and tonics, complete assortment of Dr. Salsbury’s medications; Merck’s Iodine Suspensoid and a wide assortment of the now widely used Sulfa drugs, in both powder and liquid form; also Cod Liver Oil and other products used by poultry raisers.
Thermostats —_—_—_—_—— Each T-3. 3 in. Stud Brooder Utility...... $0 25 T-4. 3 in. Buckeye Oil Brooder...... 25 | T-5. 3 in. Buckeye Oil Brooder...... 25 T-6. 3 in. Simplex & Miller Wood... 27 D=(j Ssonsoeveral, VMakesmenss eset 27 T-8. 3 in. Several Makes........... 27
Thermometers Each No: 8l.. Cyclone Brooder: J. s.ce6 coe SUIS) INo7 200) Ideal@Broodertees cee cee 35 50
WORKS WHILE THEY ROOST s
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CEL-O-GLASS, which has been widely used for 25 years, is now back on the market. 50-ft. rolls, 36 in. wide, per sq. yd.....$1 15
COLORED CELLULOID SPIRALET
Celluloid Leg Bands 100
No, 9. Leghorn: . 72. .ae eee $0 50 No: 11. Rocks, Reds: os. an eee 60 No. 12. ‘Asiatic.: “2 dae eee 75
10-0z. bottle... .... 2. sa... ee ee UO Qte bottle. ccs <o1 inpe «joke ecaaten tenner nee Gallon bottle... 0. .2 5. eee Powder, small... |. 5....3. ose 75 Powder, large. . ..... ./t./c se nee OD Egs Scales Premie? so since soc es eee $1 50 ACG 66.5 occ do ne bic crass) sacs SAE el ED Unique.) 3.4 eee 1 75
CVITAPAN€)
Withstands sun, wind, rain, snow. No glass cutting, no putty, just cut to size with shears and nail down with wood strips. May be purchased in any desired lengths. 50-ft. roll (36 in. wide) per sq. yd...... $0 50
Wyr-O-Glass
(6an. wide); per-sqay ds. een $0 80
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Poultry and Stock Medication, Ete.
YANOGAS
CALCIUM CYANIDE
All soil unless treated, is in- fested with numerous species of ¢ soil insects, such as wireworms, millipedes, symphilids, sow bugs, slugs, grubs of imported beetles and nematodes. Fumigate the | ey soil with CYANOGAS tokill these of pests. —
CYANOGAS A-DUST
(General Purpose)
Helios Cans... ss .$0 98 UMEGE Demet Sess clsrec ceca ealeees sD “or jlo. GRD aa eee ee a ae 12
CYANOGAS G-FUMIGANT
(For inclosed space fumigation) LD. GE 2 SRA oleae eo i 3 BIC AM Mah. i... Ss. ticki ac oe wwe ele 5O
CYANOGAS ANT KILLER
does not rely on feeding habits of the ants. It kills them with gas. The spouted 4-oz. can (enough to kill a million ants) is especially designed for treat- ing ant nests in gardens and lawns. 4-oz. can 39 cts.
Kow-Kare
The great cow tonic. Designed to promote ap- petite in cows that are OFF-FEED. Is nation- ally known. Easy to use. Just give two tablespoon- fuls in feed twice daily. For cows that are con- valescing increase to three tablespoonfuls.
2 sizes, 75 cts. and $1.35.
Bas Balm 75 cts.
BRBOLA The Disinfecting White Paint
Does three important jobs in one single operation: paints white, kills germs, kills flies. Specially formulated and tested for farm use.
Carbola has been sold since 1916. It now contains DDT. Destroys the germs of many diseases on contact.
Ideal for cow barns, poultry houses, hog pens, house cellars and other outhouses.
Ask for literature on this truly remarkable and easy-to-apply product. Costs one cent to treat 10 square feet. Lb. 30 cts.; 5 lbs. 85 cts.; 10 lbs. $1.85; 25 lbs. $3.00; 50 lbs. $5.50.
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Products
A *SPECIFIG’? FOR EVERY POULTRY DISEASE
Rota-Caps are used the country over as an in- dividual chicken wormer. This is the only product containing Rotamine, the drug discovery which re- moves large round worms and in addition intestinal Capillaria worms. Many treatments do not remove both species. Price, (adult) 50 for 75 cts.; 100 for $1.35; 200 for $2.50; 500 for $5.00.
Use Avi-Tab in your
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mash feed. It is an ef- fective appetizer, which ——= many birds need. Try a ~ _DSALSBURY’S
ten-day treatment with Salsbury’s Avi-Tab; watch the birds respond. (One- quarter pound to 100 lbs. mash.) 14lb. 65 cts.; %lb. wieZO lbs. $2.25; 3. lbs. $6.00. Larger lots at lower rate.
Disinfect laying houses often. Germs may lurk in clean-looking houses. For cleaning and disinfecting poultry houses, Salsbury’s Par-O-San is dependable and pleasant. Use accord- ing to simple directions; it won’t harm birds or equip- ment. pt. 60 cts.; pt. $1.10; qt. $2.00; gal. $6.50.
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Can-Pho-Sal is a spray or inhalant for poultry. Non-inflammable when used with water. Designed for colds and other mouth, nostril and eye irritations or congestion. Very ef- fective when used in hot, moist mash. 2 ozs. 50 cts.; lY{pt. 85 cts.; Ypt. $1.25; pt. $2.10; qt. $4.00; 14gal. $7.50.
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CANPHOS
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Ren-O-Sal
Ren-O-Sal, developed some four or five years ago, has retained its popularity among both small and commercial poultrymen, as a prevention and cure of coccidiosis, despite the many Sulfa drugs which have been de- veloped in the last few years. It is simple to use and very effective; just drop tablets in drinking water. It is much cheaper than most of the Sulfas. Also it serves as a tonic. 100 tablets $1.10; 250 for $2.35; 500 for $4.20; 1000 for $7.50. Special discount in larger lots.
Other Salsbury products include Vaccines for poultry and cattle, Hog Worm Oil, Can-pho-sal (for colds), Dip-Sal, Vapo-Roost, Wormix, Ar-Sulfa, Sulquin and Germex.
50% DDT Powder
A wettable dust for spraying crops, dairy
barns, horse stables and other buildings.
Used at varying strengths.
CL OZA aie eu tas tes etch eh th ardige) oie so 6a oes $0 45 CRS Ri oman man Sat See M lero ce sue 65
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WALKO
TABLETS
For the Drinking Water. For Baby Chicks, Turkeys, Ducks or Geese. Also for Older Fowls
Be sure the tablets are thoroughly dis- solved. Do not mix with food. Always dis- solve in pure water and use only in clean vessels. 3 sizes—50 cts., $1.00, and $2.50.
PTZ Products
Phenothiazine PTZ Pellets Adult 13:5. Gramm Sot Sree hee $0 05 Lamb Si Granny. tere. eet oer © selon eer 04 Forceps.... 50 PTZ Powder A-OZA DK Eis oe ee ee SOLOS: bk pikes rer acre en eee ene elt Ol DPKG Aes hia eek aise ROL LO-lbs pk ecto ae a oo ORL 25-1 DeD KES re Gh eo ko a Le OO V50-l Dh pko vere weteate . rocranitemerre ne O00) PTZ Pasture Mix 50-lb bara. Sere tec s volteae ae ..6 50
DDT Compounds
Trade channels have been flooded with trade-name products containing DDT. For- tunately, the early confusion has somewhat subsided. Many who rushed into the manu- facture of such products have withdrawn. Those who remain are a lot wiser and the public also has learned a great deal.
We have a well-assorted stock of these products, including 50% wettable powder, which has many uses, liquids for both indoors and outdoors, as well as for houses and other buildings, also combination. insecticides, germicides and deodorizers.
Knox Out
(House Spray, 5% DDT)
PG eae oda, die nica "sw takes eats ..$0 35 Black Flag
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214 ozs 25
5 ozs 49
Gulf Spray
(House Spray with 5% DDT)
.$0 25
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WEED KILLERS — HORMONES
A Proved 2,4-D Weed Killer for Every Purpose
EEDAR.64
WEEDAR 64 is a liquid alkanolamine salt, the most effective type of 2,4-D in the salt group, containing 4 pounds of 2,4-D acid equivalent per gallon. It is non-volatile and is safer to use near susceptible crops. Being a liquid, it is more easily and more accurately measured than the inorganic salts. It is completely soluble in water and will not clog spray nozzles. It is recommended for the easier-to-kill weeds and for pre-emergence spraying. WEEDAR 64 and WEEDONE CONCENTRATE 48 are ideally suited for both low-volume and high-volume Bpuay ee
al.
Negvald cant aes ere ote crerle $8 30 Sepal Canina acdcr fo ely sikias 54 -cal varuxi ee eye i= i
Prices subject to change without notice.
RoofroNne
Reg. U. S. Pat. Off.
The plant hor- mone powder for cut- tings, seeds, tubers and bulbs.
ROOTONBE is easy to use. It stimulates the natural tendency for roots to form on slips or cuttings. Rooting takes place in a much shorter time, heavier root systems are formed and fewer cuttings die from disease.
ROOTONE dusted on gladiolus bulbs, dutch iris, etc., stimulates root growth and is particularly valuable on the smaller size
bulbs in getting bloom the first year. It |
stimulates germination of gladiolus bulblets.
By dusting seed with ROOTONE, seed- |
lings grow faster and more uniformly, pro- ducing stronger plants and better crops.
l4-oz. packet 25 cts.; 2-oz. jar $1.00; 1-lb. can $5.00
FULL DIRECTIONS ON PACKAGE
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WEEDONE
CONCENTRATE
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WEEDONE CONCENTRATE 48 is the ethyl ester weed killer containing 3 pounds 2,4-D acid equivalent per gallon. It is the most effective of the 2,4-D weed killers and is not affected by rain within a short time after application. It is recommended for the hard-to-kill weeds and for the control of wild garlic and wild onion in pastures. WEED- ONE CONCENTRATE 48 and WEEDAR 64 do not leave any residue that is poisonous
to humans or animals. Gal. I-gald can ye eee ein ae tere $9 25 5-fals Canine tee et cete roe 9 00 54-pal. drum: epic aoe eee ele 8 70
Prices subject to change without notice
leg. U.S. Pat. Of.
RANSPLANTONE
The hormone-vita- min powder for stimu- lating roots in trans- planting. TRANS- PLANTONE contains the best-known chemi- cals for making roots grow stronger. It helps grow new roots and reduces loss of water so the plant starts growing again in a much shorter time.
Use TRANSPLANTONE in the Garden
TRANSPLANTONE is used for the trans- planting of annuals, perennials and shrubs.
USE ON VEGETABLE PLANTS
When setting out tomatoes, lettuce, celery, peppers, cabbage, cauliflower, sweet potatoes or strawberry plants, the develop- ment of new roots can be increased tre- mendously by watering with TRANS- PLANTONE solution.
1,-oz. packet 25 cts.; 3-oz. can $1.00; 1-lb. can $4.00
FULL DIRECTIONS ON PACKAGE
WEEDONE
TRADE MARK
WEEDONE, the ori- ginal 2,4-D weed killer, contains the ethyl ester of 2,4-D, the most effective form.
Just spray WEEDONE on your lawn and watch the dandelions, plantain and other weeds die. Does not hurt the grass.
WEEDONE kills poi- son ivy, poison oak, bindweed, honeysuckle and other noxious weeds.
WEEDONE does not leave any residue that is injurious to humans or animals,
6-oz. bottle 75 cts.; 1-qt. bottle $2.50; 1-gal. can $6.50; 5-gal. can $21.25
PRUITONE
REGs U. Ss PATs OF Fe
Use FRUITONE on tomatoes for ear- lier crop and more and bigger tomatoes, Spray blossoms once a week for the first four weeks _ after blooming starts.
If a strong con- centration of FRUIT- ONE is used for the spray, most of the tomatoes will be seedless.
Spraying flowers of Lima, string or soy beans with FRUITONE gives a better set of pods, especially in bad weather.
FRUITONE prevents premature drop of apples and pears. Spray the fruit about ten days to two weeks before picking them.
2/5-oz. packet 25 cts.; 2-oz. can $1.00; 12-0z. can $5.00
FULL DIRECTIONS ON PACKAGE
Ammate Weed Killer
SPRAY ONCE—KILLS POISON IVY
Safe, easy, quick—du Pont Ammate kills permanently. No permanent sterilization effect on soil when used in recommended dosages. How- ever, it can be used in higher f: concentrations for permanent f “kill of weeds in driveways, walks, etc. Offers advantages * possessed by no other weed killer. Non-flammable, non-explosive; resi- due on sprayed foliage is not harmful to humans, pets, or livestock. Effective in the kill of many other troublesome weeds. 2 lbs. 85 cts.: 6 lbs. $2.25.
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Karmex 2,4-D Weed Killer (A du Pont-Semesan Product)
Extensive tests have proved Karmex to be highly effective on a number of noxious annual and perennial weeds. It also may be used to combat such weeds as narrow-leaf plantain and dandelion in Kentucky and Canadian blue grass and Bermuda lawns.
One bottle, 25 tablets, treats 1250 sq. ft.
One bottle, 100 tablets, treats 5000 sq. ft.
One tablet is mixed in a quart of water. The tablet disintegrates within 30 seconds, completely dissolves in water within 5
minutes, and is then ready for spraying. Bottle of 25 tablets 98 cts.; 100 tablets $3.40.
CARBOLINEUM
An outstanding preparation for preserving wood against dry rot and decay and for general disinfecting.
Only one application each year is required to control chicken mites and fowl ticks in poultry houses. Special care should, of course, be taken to saturate all cracks, crevices and joints.
For brooder houses, thoroughly clean and dry all surfaces, then apply Carbolineum with light brush or spray. Not dangerous or easily inflammable; not poisonous unless taken internally. Ask for literature. Gal. $1.85; 5 gals. $8.75; 30-gal. drum, $1.35 per gal.
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Wetsel’s Spraying Materials
Tri-Ogen Spray
Insect Spray and Fungicide
TRI-OGEN - spray is a proved product. Leading rosarians,both amateur and_ profes- sional, in all parts of the country use and recommend TRI- OGEN. Protects roses and other plants from insects and disease.
Bemerhcat of lri-Ogen Spray.......... SL oD
AeeKag Of Pri-Ogen Spray......-... 2e2D
See kay of lri-Ogen Spray.........- 6 00
S@uekKatrot Tri-Ogen Spray.......... 9 00
“T)”? Kit of Tri-Ogen Spray..........30 00 Mexogen
Kills and Repels Mexican
Bean Beetles
MEXOGEN is a highly con- centrated contact spray and re- pellent, scientifically prepared to destroy and repel this destructive enemy of the truck gardener, which is spreading so rapidly throughout the country. MEXO- GEN destroys the larvae and eggs, as well as the adult beetle, and is an efficient repellent.
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Tri-Ogen Dust
General Purpose Three-Way Insecticide-Fungicide Dust
Many horticulturists pre- fer to dust rather than spray. TRI-OGEN DUST was per- fected to meet the need of a scientifically balanced, safe, effective three-purpose in- secticide-fungicide dusting material. TRI-OGEN DUST contains the proper toxic ingredients to kill aphids and similar sucking insects. Stom- ach poisons that will not burn foliage are incorporated to control chewing insects.
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Killogen
Concentrated Insect Spray
A fine garden insecticide con- taining Rotenone, for use on both vegetable and flowering plants. It will work wonders in the protection of plants against many insects, and it is pleasant to use.
KILLOGEN is highly con- centrated, stands a high rate of dilution, and is easily mixed with water. Will not harm the most delicate of foliage. It is an equally effective spray for garden, green- houses, window-boxes, and house-plants.
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Gorn Ear Worm Drops
During the past few years the corn ear worm has been an im- portant pest of sweet corn in practically all parts of the country. The moth of the worm lays eggs on the fresh silk of the ears of corn. After hatching, the young worms pass down through the silk to develop and cause injury to the corn by feeding upon the de- veloping kernels. Control has been difficult. However, after several years of diligent re- . search and testing, OGEN’S CORN EAR WORM DROPS is now offered as a control for this destructive insect.
2-0z. bottle with applicator..........$0 35
Mologen
Gets Rid of Moles the Easy Way
MOLOGEN eliminates moles in two or three days. It is easy to use and there is no messy disposal job. It is non-poisonous to birds and pets. Emits no gas and is odorless.
To use MOLOGEN, make small holes in the ridges made by the moles and insert about one teaspoonful in the hole. The moles in the underground passages are killed by this scientific mole eliminator,
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Arsenate of Calcium. Use as a dust or spray to control chewing in- gare sects on potatoes and so vegetables. Recom- : a mended to orchard- ists for late spraying where apples are not washed. Market un- certain. Ask for price.
Arsenate of Lead. (Sher- win-Williams.) The stan- dard insecticide for con- trolling chewing insects on shrubs, vegetables, flowers, fruit, shade trees. Leaves a heavy, evenly distributed deposit, giv- ing effective control of chewing insects. Lb. 50 cts.;.3 lbs. $1.20.
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Basi-Cop No. 3. For the control of downy mildew on lima beans, powdery mildew on cucumbersandmelons, and leaf-spot on to- matoes. Use 20 lbs. per acre for early dust- ing and 20 to 25 lbs. for severe infesta- tions. 3 lbs. 50 cts.
‘Sctwe meee oovTs, SER COPPER BS Steno Wawians Ce — cn ore TE : ==-AA, Basi-Cop Dust No. 3. : With DDT. Recom- mended for controlling the same diseases as Basi-Cop No. 3, except that it cannot be
used on melon and squash. 3 lbs. 50 cts.
Potato Spray. Sherwin- Williams Potato Spray is efficient and economi- cal. Use it for control of potato blight, Colo- rado potato beetles, Mexican bean beetles, and other chewing in- sects as well as fungous diseases. Combination of arsenate of calcium and Bordeaux mixture; will keep plants healthy and vigorous. Lb. 30 cts.; 3 lbs. 60 cts.
Ser Rwin Wit IAMS PRODUCTS
Paradichloroben- zene (Peach Borer
Gas). For peach- tree borers. Lb. 25 cts.; 5 lbs. $1.10;
100 lbs. $17.00.
Paris Green. Used as a spray, controls potato bugs and similar insects. 4lb. 20 cts.; lb. 55 cts.
Roto-Dust. (Sherwin- Williams.) Roto-Dust will kill most common insects, yet it is harm- less to human beings and animals. A double- acting, non-poisonous insecticide that acts as a contact and stomach poison. The best Mexi- can bean beetle dust yet introduced. 4 lbs. 98 cts. 25-lb. bag $5.75.
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Bordeaux Mixture. ventative for most fungous diseases. 45 cts.; 4 lbs. $1.20.
The recognized pre- Lb.
(Copper Sulphate or Blue A fungicide used for blight, Lb. 15
Bluestone Vitriol). fungus, and bitter rot on fruit. cts.; 10 lbs. $1.30.
20-20-60 Dust. An insecticide and fungi- cide spray or dust for control of all chewing insects, including Mexican bean beetle. 50-lb. bag $6.50.
Lime and Sulphur (Dry). The only true dry Lime and Sulphur in powdered form made from liquid Lime and Sulphur. Add the water and you have the liquid. Lb. 40 cts.; 5 lbs. $1.45; 1214 lbs. $2.00.
Lime. A high-grade Lime for spraying purposes. 10 lbs. 20 cts.; 50 lbs. 50 cts. At Store.
Sulphur, Mulsoid. High-grade wettable Sulphur, 98 per cent pure. An excellent spray for the control of scab and brown
rot and does not russet or burn. 6 lbs. 70 cts. Sulphur. Fine powdered dusting Sul-
phur for mildew and fungous diseases on flowers. Lb. 10 cts.; 5 lbs. 45 cts.; 25 lbs. $1.75; 100 lbs. $4.75.
Sunoco Spray Oil. For control of scale and insects on trees, shrubs, and coniferous evergreens. Pt. 15 cts.; qt. 25 cts.; legal. 50 cts.; gal. 85 cts.;5 gals., 75 cts. per gal.
Tobacco Dust. Finely ground for dusting.
2 Ibs. 25 cts.; 10 lbs. 85 cts.
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Kryocide
REG. U S. PAT. OFF.
NATURAL CRYOLITE
Vegetable gardeners will appreciate the new Kryocide (natural Cryolite) and Kryo- cide D-50 (ready-mixed dust with sulphur). Finely micronized for thorough application.
KRYOCIDE (Straight) is the unmixed, finely pulverized NATURAL CRYOLITE to be used in a water spray, in mixed dust, or
as bait in vegetable gardens and on certain
shrubs. Highly effective in controlling many chewing insects. Easy to apply. Safe. Proved by years of use by big commercial growers. 35 cts.
KRYOCIDE D-50 (with sulphur) is Kryo- cide in ready-mixed dust to be used directly on plants, as both insecticide and fungicide. Its base is NATURAL CRYOLITE, the in- secticide recommended by authorities and widely used to control chewing insects. Ready and easy to apply in vegetable gardens. Packed in 1-lb. cans, 50 cts. Also 3-lb. bags, 85 cts.
KRYOCIDE C (COPPERUS) is Kryo- |
cide ready mixed for use as either a spray or a dust. 3-lb. can 90 cts.
*NON-POISONOUS
RED ARROW
GARDEN SPRAY
Red Arrow. For chewing and sucking in- sects. Recommended for Mexican bean
beetle, cucumber beetle, cabbage and tomato worms, etc. Oz. 35 cts.; 4 ozs. $1.00,
Pestex
This amazing, NON-POISONOUS prepara- tion, if thoroughly dusted on, around and underneath flowers, vegetables, and other vegetation, keeps off dogs, rabbits, and al- most all kinds of insects and other pests. It should be redusted if rains wash it off.
For moles, dig trench 1 inch deep around portion of lot needing protection, fill with Pestex and cover with earth. Moles usually remain away without further treatment. Lb. 36 cts.
Crow Repellent.
lgpt. (1-bus. size) $0 30 1 pt. (2-bus. size) 50 1 qt. (4-bus. size) 75
Liquid Fertilizer (Liqua-Vita)
A complete liquid plant food for all plants in any type of soil. Your health
depends largely on what you eat. The health of your flowers and vegetables
depends largely on the food they receive. It is an established fact that plant roots take their food only in liquid form. Dry fertilizers are utilized only through the effects of rain or manual application of water. Liquid-Vita is ready for immediate use, as soon as applied. One gallon makes 256 gallons of complete plant food, equivalent to 100 pounds of the best commercial fertilizer. It is used exten- sively by commercial greenhouses. 8-o0z. bottle 45 cts.; qt. $1.25; gal. $4.00.
“DOGZOFF”
A spray that discourages dogs from the
habits that are so destructive to evergreens. One spraying lasts several weeks. bottle 60 cts.
3-02.
Keeps crows, larks, starlings, blackbirds, pheasants and other corn-pulling birds from molesting corn while it is germinat-
ing, sprouting, and REPELLENT rooting. Saves seeds, See oa spans erruven loss, and _ labor of
replanting. Will not
clog any planter.
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Blue Dragon
A rotenone dust superior, which is highly effective in controlling most insect pests. Can be used either as liquid spray or by dust- ing on the plant. Non-poisonous—harmless to humans and domestic animals. Will not burn tender foliage. Lb. 25 cts.; 4 lbs. 85 cts.; 25 lbs. $3.90.
Gopper Dragon Dust
(For Bugs and Blight)
The makers of the popular Blue Dragon recently developed this product for control of both bugs and blight. Recommended for certain insects and fungous diseases. Par- ticularly good for potatoes and tomatoes. Lb. 30 cts.; 4 lbs. 95 cts.; 25 lbs. $4.60.
Rose Food
A plant food (fertilizer) designed especially (and exclusively) for roses. An excellent preparation that is widely used by large rose growers. 5 lbs. 65 cts.; 10 Ibs. $1.15.
JACOBSEN QUEEN MOWER
Popular 20-inch cut $145.00. Also Bantam— 18-inch cut $122.50, and Hand Mowers. Ask for prices and demonstra- tions on larger power units.
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WETSEL’S famous Lawn Grasses
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SEED MIXTURE» GREEN ISLAND
There is no one variety of grass suitable for making a lawn. Best results are obtained by combining several different kinds, so that if growing conditions are not ideal for one, there will be another | 16-inch width.............+........87 50
GARDEN and LAWN Fertilizers
Bone Meal. A safe, effective fertilizer for all purposes. Especially good for roses, lawns, and flowering shrubs. Raw Meal: Lb. 8 cts.; 5 Ibs. 35 cts.; 10 lbs. 65 cts.; 25 lbs. $1.40; 100 lbs. $5.00. Steamed: Lb. 8 ects.; 5 lbs. 35 cts.; 10 lbs. 60 cts.; 25 lbs. $1.35; 100 lbs, $4.50.
Nitrate of Soda. Used when quick action is desired. Enhances foliage of all plants. Lb. 7 cts.; 5 lbs. 30 cts.; 10 lbs, 55 cts.; 100-lb. bag $4.00.
Sheep Manure. One of the most widely used and safest animal manures in the erowing of flowers and vegetables. 25 lbs. $1.00; 50 Ibs. $1.75; 100-lb. bag $3.00.
Salem Spreaders
~~ variety that will thrive in its place. From our long experience in | 20-inch width. .....................11 50 testing different varieties and combinations of grass seeds, we have | 30-inch width. ..........+...+..++..17 50 ft made up this Green Island mixture, containing the finest grasses | 36-inch width...............-......32 50
GREEN ISLAND for Virginia growing conditions. Lb. 88 ets.; 5 lbs. $4.30; 10 lbs.
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$8.30; 25 Ibs. $20.25.
Garden Fertilizers
Brimm. (Top Grade for Potato and Special
How to Make a Lawn Truck Crops.) Analysis 5-10-5. Espe-
cially prepared by Swift & Co. Has become
Lawn grass may be sown either in March or April, or in September or October. One pound Re eee sear hee 100-Ib. bag of seed will plant 300 to 400 square feet. Dig the ground to a depth of 6 inches, making it fine $2-05)-0 D228; 22-00 pel Dae. and smooth. Work fertilizer (Vigoro is recommended) into the soil at the rate of 4 pounds to | Garden (5-10-5). Also designed for gardens 100 square feet, and rake it until smooth. Broadcast the seed thickly, half one way and half by various companies, from whom we ac- the other; cover it lightly and roll the soil to provide a firm seed-bed. Cut the grass when it quire it. Not as highly regarded as
is 2 inches high, and continue to mow it regularly. Water it generously twice a week if possible,
Brimm, 50-lb. bag $1.40; 100-lb. bag
: pede ‘ ; : $2.40. but never merely sprinkle it with the hose, for this practice brings the grass roots to the surface > of the ground where they are easily burned out by the hot summer sun. Remove all weeds G WntediPentii if they appear and sow more grass seed in their place. For lasting results give the lawn a good ranuiatec ea Oss
application of fertilizer in the fall and spring.
A splendid mulching material for roses,
If ordering grass seed by mail, add 10 cents for the first pound and 1 cent extra for each | shrubs, and other plants. 3-bu, bag $2.00;
additional pound.
Wetsel’s Shady Lawn Grass
Few grasses thrive in shade. Our special mixture is composed of dwarf grasses especially adapted to shady places under trees and around the house. Under trees apply a double quantity of fertilizer and water more frequently. Lb. 85 cts.; 5 lbs. $4.15; 10 Ibs. $8.00; 25 lbs. $19.50.
Wetsel’s Park Lawn Grass
A popular low-priced mixture especially rec- ommended for late sowing, as it contains a mother crop which will help it through the summer. Lb. 55 cts.; 5 lbs. $2.65; 10 lbs. $5.00; 25 lbs. $11.75.
Kentucky Blue Grass
Basis of most lawn grass. 21-lb. seed. Lb. 65 cts.; 5 lbs. $3.15.
Chewinsg’s Fescue
Dark green leaves; forms dense turf. Per- manent in most places and good in shade.
Lh. 70 cts.; 5 lbs. $3.25. White Dutch Clover
For Lawns and Pastures
Makes a small, close, compact growth, cover- ing the ground like a carpet. Sow either in the spring or fall. When sown by itself, sow 5 to 6 pounds per acre; it is better, however, sown in sae with other grasses. Lb. $1.00; 5 lbs.
large bale $4.50.
COMPOST DEVELOPER Makes rich organic manure Helps maintain soil fertility
Decomposes waste plant materials Increases garden productiveness Returns to the soil much that is taken from it.
Inexpensive — Costs Very Little A 25-Ib. carton of COMPO will make up to 1250 lbs. of rich organic manure or fertilizer. COMPO Manure has no disagreeable odor, does not attract flies, keeps indefinitely, and is harmless to domestic pets and animals 716-lb. size (makes 375 lbs. of organic IVAN UTS) cee eee teretcbelacitelsl afellctevever='> -$1 00 25-lb. size (makes 1250 lbs. of orgamic Manure)... .. +--+ eee cess eer e ees & 00
100-Ib. size (makes 214 tons of organic manure)... ...----ee sere eeeeceres | 50
Add “VIGORO BEAUTY” to Your Enthusiastic gardeners every- LAWN, FLOWERS and
where attribute much of their success
to the use of Vigoro. SHRUBS Vigoro, made by Swift & Com-
pany, supplies all growing things with
the vital nourishment they require to attain finest growth and beauty.
You'll prefer using Vigoro because it’s clean, odorless, sanitary, and
easy to use, as well as economical, Four pounds per 100 square feet.
Lb. 15 cts.; 5 Ibs. 50 cts.; 10 lbs. COMPLETE PLANT FOOD
90 cts.; 25 lbs. $1.60; 100 lbs. $4.25.
HYBRID SWEET CORN
Lb. 40c; 2 lbs. 75c.; 5lbs. $1.75; 10 Ibs. $3.40. Postage Extra
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