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J. MANNS & CO.
(EST. 1887)
FORREST AND HILLEN STS. (5.:,;. sorxee) BALTIMORE, MD.
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SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS
Selected from improved strains having true commercial merit, offered at lowest possible prices
consistent with highest Quality.
FOR MARKET GARDENERS and other
judicious and careful growers who sow the best.
FORREST AND HILLEN STS.
AT BELAIR MARKET
BALTIMORE, MD. Varieties of Special Merit
The following recently improved strains, however, are worthy of special consideration and
On general stocks are unexcelled in quality and better seeds cannot be purchased at any price.
should be grown by every progressive market gardener.
BEANS
Asgrow Valentine
ASGROW VALENTINE—This new Black Valentine without strings was grown by market gardeners for the first time in
1931. It is as hardy, early and prolific as the old Black Valentine. May be planted very early, and produces pods
long, straight, round, stringless, meaty, a first-class shipper, and of excellent table quality. Qt., 30c; pk., $1.75; bu., $6.50.
ERFURT SPECIAL (NEW)—If you grow Italian varieties of FAVA, BROAD BEANS, ERFURT BEANS, be sure to grow Erfurt Specialthis year in preference to any other variety. It is much earlier, extremely large and of excellent quality. Qt., 40c; pk., $2.50; bu., $9.00.
BEET
Manns’ New Early Gem
NEW MODEL—Fills a definite need among market gar- deners and has met with success. Practical growers realiz- ing the superior quality of this strain are ordering in 25, 50 and 100-pound lots, using this one variety throughout the entire season. Pkt., 10c; %4 lb., 25c; Ib., 75c; 10 Ibs., $6.50.
CABBAGE
*YELLOWS RESISTANT VARIETIES—The State of Wis- consin and several other State Departments of Agriculture have for a number of years been working on the best com- mercial cabbage varieties, adapting them to resist yellows or wilt. It is now possible with these resistant stocks to grow cabbage successfully even on diseased land, by sowing seed which is grown under special conditions to make it resistant. While the cost of this seed is somewhat higher than non-resistant seed, there is the added advantage of securing stock which has been reselected for conformity to true type and heading quality. Therefore these improved varieties are most desirable for both diseased and clean ground. See pages 10 and 11.
FLOWER SEED, PLANT AND BULB CATALOG
Now issued separately and mailed free to growers of Flowers. If you wish to have a copy of same please advise.
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SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS
Borecole—Superior Extra Curled
BORECOLE
SUPERIOR EXTRA CURLED GREEN SCOTCH — More curled than any other Borecole and yielding many more bushels per acre due to its extremely vigorous growth. Nearly as hardy as Hardy Winter and now very popular with many of our customers. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 14 lb., 60c; Ib., $2.00.
CURLED PERFECTION—An improved type, specially rogued and developed from a privately held American stock. Well curled and of a wonderful dark green color; winters well and commands top prices. Pkt., 10c; %4 Ib., 50c; Ib., $1.50.
CANTALOUPE
SUPERFECTO—An orange flesh, extremely thick meated, heavy netted round sort of medium size, and very good quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % Ib., 50c; Ib., $1.50.
LONG JOHN—Somewhat similar in quality and appearance to Bottomly, but much larger and more elongated. Has green flesh and commands good prices in the Baltimore market. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; %4 Ib., 50c; Ib., $1.75.
CARROT
NEW CHANTENAY—Produced from individual root se- lected stock, therefore a great improvement in uniformity of size and shape. The principal feature of this new strain, however, is its deep solid color. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; %4 Ib.,
40c; Ib., $1.25. CORN
MANNS’ EARLY SUPERIOR —This new variety is of remarkable size considering its earliness. The ears are 8 inches long and have 16 to 20 rows of rather narrow deep grains. The quality is excellent and the attractive appear- ance of the rich, tender, well-filled ears make it a very desirable sort for the Market Gardener. Qt., 35c; pk., $2.00; bu., $7.50.
MANNS’ No. 56—The best, largest, most saleable early market corn we have ever known. It can be planted ex- tremely early without danger of rotting, which makes it pos- sible to produce marketable ears at least five weeks ahead of Stowell’s Evergreen. Resembles sugar corn, an excellent shipper and a money maker. Qt., 35c; pk., $2.00; bu., $7.50.
CUCUMBER
LONGFELLOW OR STRAIGHT PACK—This variety was developed primarily for greenhouse culture; its quality, size and attractive appearance, however, have definitely estab- lished it as one of the best for out-door production. The beautiful dark green cucumbers average 12 inches in length and are adaptable for packing in flats for the very highest class trade. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; %4 Ib., 60c; lb., $2.00.
LETTUCE
NEW YORK SPECIAL—Ten days to two weeks earlier than regular New York. Slightly smaller but more uniform in heading and greatly resistant to excessive heat. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; %4 Ib., 60c; Ib., $2.00.
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RUTABAGA
NEW CANADIAN—Grown for a number of years in the North and held very closely by private individuals, the seed of this variety has always been extremely difficult to procure in a true and reliable type. After three years of searching and checking in our trial grounds, we have found the correct strain and offer it with every assurance that it will soon become the only Rutabaga grown in this section. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; %4 Ib., 40c; Ib., $1.25.
SQUASH
GREEN TINTED—Preferred by market gardeners by rea- son of true decided light green color, even when fully ma- tured. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; %4 lb., 40c; lb., $1.25.
TOMATOES
BREAK O’DAY—Ten days earlier than Marglobe. Very productive; promises to be very profitable Market Gardeners variety. See page 33. Pkt., 10c; oz. 50c; % Ib., $1.35; Ib., $5.00.
IMPROVED ADVANCE—An extra early, large tomato of high quality, round or slightly flattened shape, and excep- tionally smooth for such an early variety. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; %4 Ib., $1.50; Ib., $5.00.
MANNS’ SPECIAL STRAIN BONNY BEST—Our special strain of Bonny Best has become a favorite among large growers for the early market. It is truly so superior to the ordinary stocks that it might rightfully be considered a new variety. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; 14 lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50.
MANNS’ SPECIAL MARGLOBE—This well known variety has been subjected to so many varying conditions and de- grees of care in the matters pertaining to seed production that ordinary commercial stocks of it are far below the standard of the late Dr. Pritchard’s original introduction. By using extreme care in rogueing, however, we have main- tained the true Marglobe type, which is far superior to eae commercial stocks. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 40c; % Ib., $1.35;
PEMBERTON —Different entirely from all the new cross breeds of the Marglobe, Break O’Day and Scarlet Topper types and not to be confused with any of them. Pemberton is a large, solid, smooth, deep oval shaped, main crop variety of a brilliant scarlet color all through; it yields a heavy crop commanding highest prices for either market or pack- ing house purposes. Pkt., 25c; oz., $1.00; % Ib., $3.00; Ib.,
$10.00. BROCCOLI
CALABRESE GREEN SPROUTING OR HEADING — The accompanying illustration shows the center head of Cala- brese Broccoli greatly reduced. After this is cut, numerous sprouts develop, forming smaller heads which are also mar- ketable. Broccoli is becoming very popular, commanding
high prices, and should be grown more extensively by Mary- land truckers.
Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; %4 Ib. $1.50; Ib., $5.00.
SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS
J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. [3]
earn niantine Root Selected Stock Scarlet Globe Rad
ish
Just another instance of extra care, extra labor and extra expense in order to produce seeds which will measure up to the high standard of Manns’ Superior Quality
RADISH
SCARLET GLOBE FORCING—Manns’ transplanted root selected stock. Ordinary commercial stocks of Radish are produced from seed without digging the roots for inspection. Manns’ Transplanted Root Selected Stock, however, is grown from hand-picked roots, assuring perfection which cannot be surpassed. % Ib, 20c; lb., 60c; 10 Ibs., $5.50; 100 lbs.,
$50.00. SPINACH
OLD DOMINION—A later seeding type of Virginia Yellows Resistant Savoy which stands 12 to 15 days longer, having about the same season of growth as our Extra Dark Green Savoy. With Old Dominion it is now possible to successfully grow an early spring crop on diseased soil, where it was previously necessary to take chances with the early seeding character of Virginia Blight Resistant. Lb., 35c; 10 Ibs., $2.75; 25 lbs., $6.50; 100 Ibs., $25.00.
SOUTHLAND SUMMER—New special strain of Swiss Chard more closely resembling real Spinach, producing large heavily crumpled leaves of a bright green color. Will even- tually replace New Zealand. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; %4 lb., 25c; Ib., 75c.
SORREL
NARROW LEAVED—Growing in favor with Market Gar- deners in preference to the French Broad Leaved, on account of its long slender attractive bright green leaves. Pkt., 10c; OZa7 2063) 2401D:, acs ID:, $2.20.
ASPARAGUS
1 ounce to 60 feet of drill; 1 pound per acre; 3,000 plants per acre.
Sow in spring in drills about eighteen inches apart and two inches deep in light, rich soil, planting fifteen to twenty seeds to each foot of row. Thin to about one inch apart and give frequent and thorough cultivation during the summer.
Set the plants about four inches deep and one to two feet apart in rows four to six feet apart. After the plants are well started, give frequent and thorough cultivation. Early the next spring spade in a heavy dressing of manure and about one quart of salt and double the quantity of fresh wood ashes to each square rod and cultivate well as long as the size of plants will permit, or until they begin to die down. The next season the bed may be cut over two or three times. After the final cutting, give a good dressing of manure, ashes and salt.
MARY WASHINGTON—Superior to Martha Washington and Washington Pedigree, in quality and equally resistant to disease. It is larger and earlier and produces remark- ably tender dark green stalks with very compact purplish green tips. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; %4 Ib., 35c; Ib., $1.25.
SPINACH
We offer improved strains, grown in Holland by the orig- inators of these strains; extensively imitated by other Hol- land growers, but universally recognized as the most supe- rior types ever produced.
See pages 30 and 31.
ASPARAGUS ROOTS
From one to two years may be saved by planting Asparagus roots instead of seed. Choice, 2-year-old roots, all leading varieties. $1.25 per 100; $8.00 per 1,000. MARY WASHING- TON, $1.25 per 100; $8.50 per 1,000.
ARTICHOKE
LARGE GREEN GLOBE—About 500 plants from 1 ounce. The scale-like leaves of the flower heads are used as a salad or boiled, making a delicious dish which is very popular with the French and Italians. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 50c; % Ib., $1.50; Ib., $5.00.
JERUSALEM OR TUBEROUS ROOTED —Grown exclu- sively for their large potato-like roots which are valuable for feeding hogs. Price, 4 pk., 45c; pk., $1.25; bu., $4.00. Expressage extra.
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BUSH BEANS
1 pint to 100 feet of drill; 1 to 1% bushels per acre.
Beans are tender and should not be planted until the soil is well warmed. Sowing too early will often result in a poor stand and uneven ripening. Sow the seed 14% to 2 inches deep in rows not less than 18 inches apart and firm the soil to assist germination. Allow the plants to stand 4 to 10 inches apart in the row according to variety.
Shallow cultivating and hoeing should be done frequently until the vines are in blossom. To prevent blight do not cultivate deeply and avoid workine them while the vines are wet. Beans grow best in a warm, well-drained, sandy loam. For succession plant every two weeks until about August 15th.
ROUND GREEN PODDED VARIETIES
Asgrow (Stringless Black Valentine.) Fully as early as the regular stringy Black Valentine but producing exceptionally long, oval or nearly round pods. Extremely prolific, entirely stringless, and of highest quality.
Burpee’s. Stringless Green Pod 2s variety bas ust neva
very popular and can be profit- ably grown by either trucker or home gardener. It combines vigor, earliness and productiveness. The pods are produced in abundance and are handsome in appearance, being rich dark green in color, smooth, absolutely round, meaty, stringless, free from fiber, and of exceptionally delicate quality. Mature for picking condition in 45 days.
New Stringless Green Pod This new highly productive strain has
many Full Measure characteristics bred into it. Its prolific nature, season of growth, length, roundness of pods and appearance, are definitely inherited and yet to these very desirable features has been added a wonderful degree of hardiness which helps New Stringless with-
Burpee’s Stringless.
Full Measure Stringless
stand adverse weather conditions better than its parent stock.
Giant Stringless Green Pod
A very productive long, round-podded variety, longer and straighter than
A second early, round-podded, stringless bean of recent introduction. The pods are straight, meaty, and are dark green in color. They are entirely stringless and
Burpee’s Stringless Green Pod measure 6 to 8 inches in length. Very prolific.
Dwarf Horticultural or Dwarf Cherry One of the best dwarf sorts for green shell beans sor he home
garden and market and can be used early as a snap bean. As a green shelled bean it is equal to the lima in quality while any surplus crop can be kept for winter use. The pods are 5 inches long, stout, fat and stringless. They are green at first changing as they mature to yellow splashed with carmine.
The dried seeds are large, almost round, light buff spotted with dark red. Our special stock of this variety is superior to the old style Dwarf Cherry, being entirely stringless and free from runners.
Black Valentine This variety has proven itself to be the most hardy
of all string beans. It will resist cold and wet better than any other sort and therefore can be planted extremely early and very late in the season. They should be picked as soon as ready as they will become tough if allowed to remain on the vines too long.
Late Refugee or Thousand-To-One ‘°te4 for its great produc-
tiveness, this variety has gained favor for canning and pickling. The dense foliage protects the pods from early frosts, thereby prolonging the season. The pods measure 5 to 5% inches, are round, somewhat slender, almost stringless and of good quality.
FLAT PODDED GREEN STRINGLESS
; Extra early, green pod, good cropper, hardy, prolific; pods long, Bountiful straight, thick-flat, entirely stringless, good quality. The best extra early, semi-round variety.
PRICES GREEN PODDED VARIETIES Qt. Pk. Bu. Asgrow—Stringless Black Valentine................... $0.30 $1.75 $6.50 Black. Valentine. 7 .e26)4: cgay Ae eon ee eee -20 1.25 4.00 Bountiful hectic: «shen «et eee Oe Ee 25 1.50 5.75 Burpees String less Greenwod seen wee eerie a GY) 5.75 Dwarf Horticulturalor Dwart Cherry... 220-2 n oe erAay LAS) 5.75 Pull’Measure’ Stringless\@ 4-9 os one ee eee 25 1.50 5.75 GiantStringlesssRodi seer oe cea eee ee eee 25 1.50 5.75 Late Refugee or Thousand-To-One.................... 25 1.50 5.75
New*Stringless) Green! Bodae ac eee eee psy 16%) 5.75
Increased yields result from Nitragin Inoculation See Page 64
Full Measure
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WAX BEANS
Sure Crop Wax Decidedly better quality than Cur-
rie’s Rust Proof but vine and seed very similar in appearance, and maturing about a week later. The pods are of a rich yellow color, growing an inch longer than Currie’s and stringless at all stages of growth. The disease resistant qualities found in Currie’s are duplicated in this variety and it is vigorous, hardy, and very productive. For quality use Sure Crop, while for earliness Currie’s is
better.
O° This variety is not Currie’s Rust Proof Wax 2's yarety 5 fet the earliest, hardiest and one of the most prolific of all flat wax-podded beans, has become a favorite among market gar- deners and truckers. It is ready for picking in 42 days and the large, flat, straight pods which are of a bright golden yellow color make an attractive appearance when offered for sale. The vines are strong and upright, holding the pods well off the ground, their vigorous and hardy nature making them immune from rust, mildew or blight.
An
, (Brittle Wax.) Round Pod Kidney Wax execlicat early round-
podded variety of handsome appearance. Pods are long, straight, brittle, meaty; entirely stringless and of exception- ally desirable quality. The best round-podded wax bean for
the home garden.
, Resembles Ward- Burpees New Kidney Wax fevembies Warde excepting that the pod is larger and thicker, though not so broad. Fairly productive and of high quality, stringless, very fleshy and brittle. Pods measure 6 inches and are of attractive, clear yellow color. Mid-season sort; not damaged by wet weather.
BUSH BEANS
VARIETIES USED AS SHELL BEANS
Dwarf Horticultural, Fordhook Favorite, White Kidney Wax. Three very sorts have been listed previously.
and Davis’ satisfactory shell bean
White Marrowfat This is a very prolific variety
and has become a choice family sort both for green shells and dry beans. Pods are broad, about 5% inches long, medium green changing to yellow, having large, clear, white seeds which cook very dry and
mealy. Excellent late
Royal Dwarf or White Kidney Excellent late
shelled or dry. Seeds are large, white, kidney shaped, and
of fine quality.
, If you grow Italian varie- amere Special (ew) 7 2o™ eon Selian varie. BEANS, ERFURT BEANS, be sure to grow Erfurt Special this year in preference to any other variety. It is much earlier, extremely large and of excellent quality. Qt., 40c;
pk., $2.50; bu., $9.00.
Of foreign origin and entirely different Broad Erfurt from any other variety, being larger than the ordinary lima, with much darker pods. This sort will prove profitable for market gardeners who have Italian and Spanish trade.
Block of Selected Pedigreed Stock Seed on Idaho Breeding Farm
POLE BEANS
EDIBLE PODDED
For Cultural Directions See Pole Limas.
Burger’s Stringless Green Pod or White Kentucky Wonder Bears large, brittle, stringless
pods of excellent flavor, dark
green in color. It resembles the Kentucky Wonder in form
of pod but is much earlier, more productive and bears longer. Seeds white, fine for baking.
This
Kentucky Wonder or Old Homestead **'s
standard variety is extremely productive and of finest qual- ity. It is early and produces round, green pods about 9 inches long. Splendid for use as snaps for the home gar- dener as it continues to bear for a long period. Seed light brown.
° ’ Horticultural Cranberry or Wren’s Egg An old favorite, excellent both as a snap and shell bean. Medium early, producing large quantities of 5 and 6-inch pods which are broad, thick, and of fine flavor.
. Lazy Wife of superior quality as a snap, green shelled or dried bean. Pods, which are borne abundantly through- out the summer, are very easily gathered and entirely string- less, brittle, light green in color and of a mild, sweet flavor. Seed pure white, 6 to 8 in each pod.
One of the best general purpose pole beans;
Yard Long, Celestial or Asparagus Bean Somewhat of a curiosity and yet possessing excellent quali- ties. It is very prolific, absolutely rust proof and a rank grower. It will produce pods 18 to 24 and sometimes 30 inches long. An excellent table vegetable, the pods being tender, stringless and of a rich asparagus flavor.
PRICES
WAX VARIETIES Qt. Pk. Bu Burpee’s New Kidney Wax... $0.25 $1.50 ~- $5.75 Currie’s Rust Proof Wax > 25 250 5.75 Davis’ White Kidney Wax 25 1.50 5.75 Pencil Pod Black Wax..... PAD 1.50 5.75 Round Pod Kidney Wax..... 25 1.50 5.75 Sure Crop Wax + eee 25 1.50 bei) Wardwell’s Kidney Wax 29 1.50 5.75
POLE BEANS Burger’s Stringless cr
White Kentucky Wonder : rece 2.25 8.00 Horticultural Cranberry . BS be) 8.00 Kentucky Wonder........ : AO SES ras 8.00 WAZ YAR CR ects Saco es : SRG SD 8.00 Oz. Lb.
Yard Long, Celestial........ $0.10 $1.00
BUSH BEANS DEiuripespecial asses: os as 5... Re eae . 40 2.50 9.00 Broadeerinkurto tees o64 6.66 acces : 40 2.50 9.00 Wihitem Kidneys ete? | ede oc ik : 335:° 2.00 7.50 White Marrowfat........ eh 2. ©2.00 7.50
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POLE LIMA BEANS
1 quart to 150 hills; 8 to 10 quarts per acre.
Pole beans do not bear as early as the bush varieties but they are more productive, their bearing season is longer and they are more easily gathered. They succeed best in a warm sandy loam which has been enriched with well rotted manure. If poles are used they should be set three to four feet apart each way. After the ground has become warm and dry, plant 4 to 6 beans to a pole and when well started thin out to 2 or 3 plants to a pole. By placing the seed eyes down they will germinate more quickly and for this reason are less liable to rot. Cultivate frequently but shallow.
; The Early Leviathan stands supreme because of its combined f Early Leviathan qualities, earliness, size and productiveness. The large, well filled pods are borne in clusters of five to ten and are spaced over the entire vine. They are well filled with large fleshy beans of excellent quality, delicate pale green in color.
, sgy A very desirable pole lima for the home and market garden, producing Carpinteria an abundance of large four-seeded medium green pods. The color is distinctive in having a decided greenish tint, an indication of very finest quality. The beans are thin skinned, delicious flavor and retain the distinctly green tinge even when dried.
Ideal One of the largest and most valuable of the medium late varieties, producing a
tremendous crop of seven-inch pods, which are filled with five to six large beans of excellent quality. Seed large, ovid, flat white with slight greenish tinge. Splendid for market gardeners.
King of the Garden This is the best and most popular main crop variety.
YH, Vines are strong and vigorous; setting pods early and continuing to bear until frost. Is used extensively by market gardeners because of its very prolific nature and the immense size of the pods, which are very straight and hand- some; of medium dark green color, broad, flat and filled with four or five large white beans of finest quality.
4 Vigorous, productive, and quite early, producing Challenger or Dreer’s Pole pods which are much thicker than any other
sort and filled with four thick beans so closely set that the ends are flattened. A favor- ite among market gardeners.
Giant Podded The largest podded lima in cultiva-
tion; extremely vigorous in growth, mid-season. Pods are borne in clusters of 6 to 8 and measure 7 inches long and 1% inches broad. The beans are extra large and of excellent quality.
BUSH LIMA BEANS
Large seeded sorts, 1 qt. to 100 hills; 1 bu. to the acre. Small seeded sorts, 1 qt. to 150 hills; 3 pks. to the acre.
These varieties require no support, are about two weeks earlier than the pole beans, and can be planted closer in the rows. They are therefore used by large growers and by gardeners who do not find it convenient to use poles. Early After danger of frost is past and the ground has become [Leviathan warm, plant in 3 foot rows dropping 38 seeds to a hill and the hills 15 inches apart.
Early Giant Bush Lima The largest and earliest bush lima; two weeks
earlier than Fordhook, very prolific and of excel- lent quality. Pods contain 4 to 5 large, close setting beans, and are borne in clusters of 5 to 8. Plant very vigorous and upright, often attaining a height gee inches. , A most excellent variety and exceedingly popular Fordhook Bush Lima with market gardeners. The plants are freely branching and very erect in their growth. Four or five large, very thick beans are contained in each pod and the plants continue to produce large quantities from July ant arpee The green beans even when full size are tender, juicy and sweet when cooked. r4 , A ve rolific mid-season variety of Burpee’s Improved Bush Lima very shards, vigorous and true bush growth, bearing clusters of 5 to 8 pods measuring 5 to 6 inches long. The pods are borne abundantly, enormous in size and well filled with handsome beans which are both larger and thicker than those of the regular Burpee’s Bush Lima.
Wood’s Prolific or Henderson’s Improved Bush Lima
A very early and vigorous type, producing an abundance of 3 to 4-inch pods; contain 4 small, flat, white beans of good quality.
BUSH LIMAS PRICES 3 Burpee’s: Bush Lima ssc. oon ee no cee pee one $0.40 $2.50 $8.50 Burpee’s Improved Bush Lima...................... 45 3.00 10.50 Early ‘Giant JBushylima.,..c. occ sot ee cee eeen .65 4.25 16.00 Fordhook: Bush (Lima: ocean eee .65 4.25 16.00 Wood’s Prolific or Henderson’s Improved Bush Lima. .45 2.75 10.00 POLE LIMAS Garpinteriay 250i ee oO eee EO CCE O roe .35 AOA 8.00 Challengerior!Dreer’s) Pole eee eee -40 2.75 10.00 Harly) Sheviathamusyincn(: 24ers Seto eee ee eee ene 35 2.25 8.00 Giant »yPoddedBolew= aaa. do aee cee ee een 35 2.25 8.00 hs V+) ep ie as we Eh ee SAP ALS att og to iid tn rho
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Detroit Dark Red Beets
Manns: New ienby. Geni) i 2 Pect, of eeuvine As early as Crosbys Egyptian, extremely dark red and not a purple or brown root in the lot. The most critical produce buyer will be pleased with its intense color, perfect shape and freedom from zones. It has plenty of tops for bunching and while it is also an excellent canners variety it should not be confused with the various “all purpose” sorts devel- oped mainly for packing house purposes.
> . Crosby s Egyptian in color, tender, sweet and richly palatable when served. This should not be confused with Flat Egyptian as it is similar only in point of earliness. Perfect in shape and of a beautiful New Model red color, very uniform in shape and size, the entire crop maturing during the same week. Forces well under glass. This variety fills a definite need among the market gardeners and has met with success. Practical growers realizing the superior qual- ity of this strain are ordering in 25, 50 and 100-pound lots, using this one variety throughout the entire season. Being entirely free from white zones, extremely dark,
smooth, with short tops and excellent quality, it always commands the highest market price.
Smooth, globe shaped, deep red
BEETS—MANGEL AND SUGAR
Sow 1 ounce to 100 feet of drill, 6 pounds to the acre in drills and 15 to 20 pounds to the acre is sown broadcast.
Plant from middle of May to middle of June in drills about 2% feet apart and 1 inch to 1% inches deep. When the plants are about three inches high begin thinning out and continue at intervals until they stand 8 inches apart in the rows.
Attains enormous size, pro- Mammoth Long Red ducing thirty to fifty tons per acre.
The roots are straight, well formed and much thicker than other sorts. Grows well above the ground and is therefore easily gathered. The flesh is white tinged with rose. Highest feeding qualities.
quality and real beauty.
TABLE BEETS
1 ounce to 50 feet of drill; 5 pounds per acre.
The soil for beets should be light, rich, fine and deeply cultivated. Smooth beets cannot be grown if fresh manure is used. If wanted very early, sow in hot beds and trans- plant, cutting off the outer leaves. For early outdoor crop plant the seeds about 1 inch apart and 1 inch deep in rows 1 to 2 feet apart, firming the soil about the seeds by walking on the row. This should be done as soon as the ground can be worked and for table use, plantings should be made every three weeks. Thin out the plants to 3 inches apart. For main crop sow in the early part of May while for winter use they may be planted up to July Ist.
Extra Early Flat Egyptian earliest, excellent
for forcing and early crop. Roots are distinctly flat, very dark red, have very small tap root and are of fine quality when young. They measure 2 inches in diameter when mature and have very small tops.
Manns’ Early Spring Being extremely early, of
a wonderful dark red color, and of exceptional quality, Manns’ Early Spring Beet offers an unusual opportunity for profitable production.
Detroit Dark Red Careful comparison with other
prominent strains of this va- riety show that our stock is unsurpassed in quality and appearance. The tops are small and upright in growth and the roots are globular, of medium size, very smooth and of a wonderful dark red color throughout. Very desirable for
canning. : 4
, An excellent packers variety develope Ohio Canner at the Ohio Experiment Station. Grows to about 1% inch diameter and remains that size for several weeks. A Detroit Dark Red type but not having sufficient top to be a satisfactory bunching sort.
Good For All A new selection of Detroit Dark Red
grown in California and claimed to be equally suitable for garden, shipping and canning.
Early Wonder Popular variety in some
P ; sections where a light colored beet is desired, and white zones are not objectionable.
BROCCOLI
One of the very
bunching
Calabrese Green Sprouting or Heading
This plant is somewhat similar to cauliflower in its nature of growth, but produces a large solid head which remains green. When this head is cut, numerous sprouts develop, forming small heads which command a fancy price among Italian trade. It is rapidly becom-
ing popular and is being generally used in leading hotels because of its delicious, rich asparagus flavor.
, , Known in the South ftalian Green Sprouting 2°y, na Soe grows more “greens” than seven top turnip and is fairly hardy in Maryland, making a profitable cover crop. Sow in August broadcasting two to three pounds per acre and the first sprouts will be ready for market during February or early March, at which time they usually command a very good price.
PRICES
BEETS Pkt. %4Lb. Lb. 10 Lbs. CrimsontGlobeiie. 2s 2.-55 - $0.10 $0.25 $0.75 $6.00 Crosby’s Egyptian ............ 10 25 -75 ~=6.00 DetroiteWarkiRed. 206... 6-6 10 25 75 6.00 Early Wonder ....... ao ane 10 25 75 ~=©6.00 Edmand’s Blood Turnip ...... 10 25 75 ©6.00 iid ee oda oe 10 25 a 6.00 Extra Early Flat Egyptian... .10 ae 75 ~=©6.00 Good For All....... ree 10 A0 1.25 10.00 Mammoth Long Red .......... 10 .20 50 4.00 Mann’s Early Spring .......... 10 50 1.25 10.00 Wewntlodelpes. seers... 2... .s oss 10 25 75 6.00 New Ruby Gem......... 10 60 2.00 18.50 OhionGanner-.5..4-5-;- 10 50 1.50 12.50 BROCCOLI Pkt. OQOz.- 4% Lb. Lb
Calabrese Green Sprouting or Meadings Seer ret cs. $ .10 $ 50 $1.50 $5.00 Italian Green Sprouting ....... .10 15 40 1.25
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SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS
BORECOLE
Extensively grown in this section for market- ing during the winter months, when other vege- tables are scarce. Borecole should be grown like cabbage, the seed being sown from early spring to the middle of August. It is customary to pull off the lower leaves and let the plant grow on to furnish a continuous supply.
, An improved _ type, Curled Perfection 3 sn re ea ond developed from a privately held American stock. Well curled and of a wonderful dark green color; winters well and commands top prices. , This variety is one of the Hardy Winter most salable and profitable sorts for either the home or market gardener. The plant attains a height of 18 inches and pro- duces an abundance of beautiful light green leaves, which are densely curled and crimped. It is extremely hardy and has the additional advan- tage of putting forth a second crop of leaves after the first have been gathered or have fallen off.
Superior Extra Curled Green
The leaves of this variety are very Scotch much more curled than the Dwarf- Green Scotch, and many more bushels per acre can be cut due to the extremely vigorous growth, which is characteristic of this variety. Nearly as hardy as Hardy Winter, and very popular with many of our customers.
. Just as hardy as
New Blue Curled Scotch {p*\., * winter’ and having very curly dark blue-green leaves.
This excellent sort is low
Dwart Green Scotch spreading and compact in
its nature of growth, forming a mass of leaves which are
beautifully curled and mosslike in appearance. The color
is an attractive bright green and the quality is excellent.
DANDELION Improved Broad Leaved The best and earliest
strain, forming a tuft of large broad slightly cut leaves.
Swiss Chard—Fordhook Giant
Borecole—Dwarf Green Scotch
BRUSSELS SPROUTS
1 oz. will sow 500 ft. of drills or 3,000 plants. Sow in April for early crop or in early June for a late fall crop. Transplant to rows which are 8 to 4 feet apart, 18 to 24 inches apart in the rows. Will live through the winter
without protection. , , Found to be the best variety both in Danish Prize quality and _ productiveness. The
sprouts develop very evenly over the entire stem, the lower sprouts being as tightly folded and as solid as those higher
ii SWISS CHARD
Plant the seeds the same as ordinary beet seeds but thin out at first to 6 inches apart, later to 1 foot apart. Ready
for use in about 60 days.
, The best Swiss Chard in cultiva- Fordhook Giant tion, producing extremely large, heavily savoyed leaves of a beautiful glossy, very dark green color. The ribs average three inches broad and are pure
white. COLLARDS A The chief South- Georgia, Southern or Creole The chict South:
greens, growing 2 to 3 feet high and forming a large, loose, open head or cluster of leaves with a rather long stem. One ounce of seed will sow 300 feet of drill; two pounds
per acre. CHIVES
Chives are a small hardy perennial plant, resembling the onion in appearance and growing in clusters. They are grown for the young leaves, which are produced freely from early in the spring and give a mild onion flavor to sausage, salads and various dishes.
PRICES Variety Pkt. Oz. %4Lb. Lb. BORECOLE Curled*Rerfectionie- fe eee 10 aly DO meoO Dwarf Green Scotch.......... 10 25 -75 HardyeWinters-seen eet 10 20 60 2.00 New Blue Curled Scotch....... 10 30 §=©1.00 Superior Extra Curled......... 10 -20 -60 2.00 BRUSSELS SPROUTS Danish Brizesy: en tee ore 10 .25 85 3.00 SWISS CHARD Rordhooks Giant eee ee 10 1D 25 .75 Weaculls) yo sects «teretsobetererorsetere 10 25 -75 CHIVES hie .8i cae Seret -10 1.00 3.50 COLLARDS Georgia, Southern or Creole... .10 -20 .60 DANDELION Improved Broad Leaved....... 10 30 861.00 863.50
SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS
CARROTS |
1 ounce to 150 feet of drill; 4 pounds per acre.
Our stock is grown from choice selected and transplanted roots only, and are of the truest type and richest color money can procure.
CULTURE.—Any good soil will grow this vegetable, but the most perfect roots, however, are developed in rich, fri- able soil, preferably sandy loam. The flavor and tenderness of the table varieties is secured by having a quick growth, which usually means good growing weather and proper cul- tivation. Sow as early as the ground can be worked or for late crop until the latter part of July, in drills 15 to 18 inches apart, finally thinning the plants to 3 to 4 inches in the drills. The seed is slow to germinate and if sown early or on moist soil, half an inch is deep enough. When sown during the hot summer months it is well to protect the seed bed with a thin layer of chips or straw as excessive heat will kill the vitality of the seeds before they germinate. After the seed has sprouted remove the covering, selecting the late afternoon for this work. Carrots are usually quite free from pests and diseases. The usual danger from ground worms and slugs is of course always prevalent, but once up they are easier to grow than most vegetables. They are ready for table use in about two months.
Early Horn The most popular forcing variety, pro-
ducing top-shaped reddish-orange roots
about three inches long.
Very stout and thick, end-
Oxheart or Guerande ing in an abrupt small tap
root, easily harvested and can be grown in very shallow soils where other sorts would not thrive. Quality excellent.
A most excellent,
Chantenay or Model Carrot medium early,
half-long variety. Very uniform, stump-rooted but tapering slightly. They are smooth, deep orange-red in color and the flesh is very crisp and tender. Although a medium early sort the roots are suitable for use nearly as early as any, and will also prove very satisfactory if grown for winter use. Very easily harvested and bunched.
Produced from individual root se-
New Chantenay lected stock, therefore a great im-
provement in uniformity of size and shape. The principal feature of this new strain, however, is its deep solid color.
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Chantenay
, This variety has become a favorite with our Sunrise market garden trade because of its fine quality, perfect shape and attractive color. Sunrise has been found to be specially valuable for medium and late use, an excel- lent keeper and thoroughly dependable. It is of most per- fect form, pointed-rooted, with a broad, high shoulder. For main planting this sort has no superior, and when sown dur- ing June may be depended upon to produce the very best crop of roots to store for winter.
Danvers Half Long Carrot for private and market
garden use. It is slightly longer than Chantenay and our strain produces uniformly smooth and evenly sized roots of handsome appearance. They are orange-red in color and the flesh is sweet, crisp and tender.
Coreless or Scarlet Nantes 1 etliest of its
type; size and shape uniform; bright orange in color; smooth skin; small top.
This is an exceptionally fine
, A somewhat longer and thicker shouldered Rubicon Chantenay type; of excellent color and especially good for bunching.
A standard late vari-
improved Long Orange ety, beautiful and uni-
form in shape, deep orange in color. The roots grow to a length of 12 inches and are of good quality for table use as well as for stock. They require a deep soil and if full size roots are wanted they should stand at least 8 inches apart in 18-inch rows.
PRICES
Lb. 10 Lbs. $0.75 $6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 11.00 6.00 8.50 12.50
Variety Chantenay or Model Carrot Coreless or Scarlet Nantes Danvers Half Long. ....
Early Horn
Improved Long Orange New Chantenay .. Oxheart or Guerande.. Rubicon
Sunrise
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SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS
Individual plants covered for self pollination.
The Breeding of character and quality into our cabbage and other varieties of seeds is your assurance of successful crops.
CABBAGE
1 oz. for 2,000 plants; 1% Ib. per acre.
CULTURE.—The best results are obtained from a well- drained, deep rich loam. The very early varieties should be sown about September 15th and in 4 or 5 weeks transplanted to coldframes, from which they are transplanted to open ground from March 15 to April 15. If this is not done the seed should be sown in hotbeds in February; making plant- ings later of course according to variety and time crop is wanted. The earliest sorts should be set out in rows 2 feet apart and 18 inches apart in the rows.
If it is not especially desired to have early cabbage the seed may be sown in open ground and transplanted after 4 weeks. For second early crops sow in April and transplant in May; these will mature in July and August. The later varieties should be planted in May and transplanted in July to rows 3 feet apart and 2 feet apart in the rows; these will mature from September to November.
New Selected Jersey Wakefield
Yellows Resistant Varieties marked *
Please read general description, page 2.
FIRST EARLY SORTS
Earlier than Jersey Wake- Extra Early Express field, smaller and less com-
pact, but often a very profitable crop. An improv-
New Selected Jersey Wakefield A? jmrrov-
Early Jersey Wakefield, grown and selected with the great- est care; there is none better. Plant compact and erect or very slightly spreading, with few outer leaves, which are smooth, thick, nearly oval and light green. Stem short. Heads of medium size, very solid, uniformly pointed and of excellent quality.
* Jersey Queen eek yellows resistant Jersey Wake- Produces
Charleston or Large Wakefield {,7°.¢" <5
less pointed heads than Jersey and a week or two later in
maturity. Matures earlier than Jersey Wakefield, Golden Acre forming a large round, solid head re-
sembling Copenhagen Market; very uniform, and compact, having few outer leaves which permits close planting. Golden Acre commands very high prices.
This very fine, large round
Copenhagen Market headed variety is of Danish
origin and has proven to be very valuable to the American grower. It is nearly as early as Jersey Wakefield. The heads average about 10 pounds, and the stems are very short.
*Marion Market Yellows resistant Copenhagen. Very early flat heading sort forming New Leader small solid heads, very early but devel-
oping larger heads if allowed to stand. Large sure heading, dark
Glor y of E. nkhuizen green variety, globular, very
hard and solid, few outer leaves, excellent quality.
SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS
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CABBAGE | SECOND EARLY SORTS Volga
short stem and compact growth is wanted. under difficult conditions, good keeper.
All Head Early or New Early
a favorite for the home garden.
sized varieties. making.
Early Flat Dutch
mer.
smaller.
American Drumhead Savoy
tinet from all other sorts. for either early or late crops.
This
savoyed and grow closely about the large, solid, dark green heads.
One of the earliest main crop cabbages of superior quality. Very desirable where a large, uniformly round head with Sure to produce a crop
Remarkably solid and uniform in color as well as in shape and size, its sure heading qualities and tenderness make it By reason of its compact growth, it is possible to produce 1,000 more heads per acre than many other good For winter use sow in July. Splendid sort for kraut
Excellent large early flat sort, producing solid heads that mature with Early Sum- The stem is short and it has comparatively few outer leaves. Compares favorably with Large Late Flat Dutch but much earlier and
is the finest of the Savoy class and very dis- It forms the hardest heads and is the best The leaves are heavily crimped or
The
American Drumhead Savoy
flavor is far superior to that of other cabbages, and for this reason is
very much in demand. It is an excellent keeper and very hardy. Entire “pits” of it will keep in perfect condition
until May.
y Heads medium in size, round, some- Early Summer what flattened, compact and solid; outer leaves spreading and light green in color. Ten days later than Jersey Wakefield, and one of the best large second
early sorts.
3 , The best very large Henderson’s Succession 75. best very ree about a week later than Early Summer but much larger and ean be planted closer because of its compact growth. It is sure to head, very uniform in habit and the quality is
excellent.
A reliable variety to use when only one All Seasons planting of cabbage is made. It is equally as good for fall and winter as for summer use. Nearly as early as Early Summer and much larger heads of the best quality are produced.
*Wisconsin All Seasons *2lows Sure Head
Extremely popular with the private gar-
dener because of the sure heading quali- ties and the remarkably large, uniform, heavy heads. A good keeper and one of the best for late crops. Danish Ball Head or Hollander }.,,°°2% heading, heavy variety, which has proven to be the best keeper and the most desirable for distant markets. Exceed- ingly hardy and standing dry weather very well.
*Wisconsin Hollander Yellows Resistant A disease resistant strain of the Danish ball head type, very large, hard, sure heading.
resistant, all
Golden Acre
7 ; Compared with Dan- New Danish Round Head Comvared with Dan- less outer foliage. The heads are larger in size and are set on shorter stalks, maturing two weeks earlier. They are extremely solid, of sweet flavor and tender texture.
LATE OR WINTER SORTS
Very popular with large cabbage growers in
Houser Pennsylvania. An extremely large, late sort, producing very hard round heads.
A very good variety for
Premium Flat Dutch fall use or for making
kraut. The heads are very solid, tender and of superior quality. They mature earlier than other late varieties but do not keep as well over the winter.
Extra Large Late Flat Dutch 72, best, and
most profitable late variety, possessing all the qualities a winter variety should have. It is hardy, vigorous, and high in quality. The heads are “as solid as a stone” and for that reason keep well for winter use. A favorite with the private gardener as well as the trucker.
PRICES Variety Pkt. (Oz) 34,Eb2 SEb: All Head Early or New Early. .$0.10 $0.20 $0.60 $2.00 All Seasons 202 See 10 20 -60 2.00 American Drumhead Sayoy.... .10 -20 <65) peso Autumn King or World Beater. .10 -20 -60 2.00 Charleston or Large Wakefield. .10 .20 60 2.00 Copenhagen Market.........._ .10 25 Mo u2eo0 Danish Ball Head or Hollander .10 20 -60 2.00 Early Flat Dutch.........-. =. 10 -20 60 2.00 Early ‘Summer:........-...- tO 20 -60 2.00 Kureka First Early............ -10 -28 -60 2.00 Extra Early Express....... -i0 20 -60 2.00 Extra Large Late Flat Dutch.. .10 -20 -60 2.00 Glory of Enkhuizen.......... 10 29 75 8=62..50 GoldengAcre. so. ee 10 40 125 4.00 Henderson’s Succession b= GeO -20 -60 2.00 HOUSere =. te 10 25 75 #8 2.50 Jersey Wakefield (New Selec’d) .10 .20 -60 2.00 Euptong 9. eas eee 10 20 -60 2.00 Mammoth Rock Red........... 10 20% "125 .£50 New Danish Round Head...... 10 25 ao 2.90 INéewryeaderne fantail. >. see ome 10 20 -60 2.00 Premium Flat Dutch.......... 10 -20 -65 2.00 Sure: Head Sieh? 55... oe. 10 20 -60 =2.00 WMO a ee oo ce ccs. ee 10 20 -60 2.00 Yellows Resistant Varieties Pkt. Oz. 4144 Lb. Lb. Jersey Queen: |... 42 eee 10 40 1.25 4.50 Marion Market) 25°39". (Sean s 10 40 125 4.50 Wisconsin All Seasons..... 10 40 1.25 4.50 Wisconsin Hollander ......... 10 40 25 450 eee eee ee eee
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Early Snowball Cauliflower
CHINESE CABBAGE
Chinese or Celery Cabbage belongs to the cabbage family but more closely resembles lettuce. For best results plant the seed late in July or very early in August as spring plant- ings in this section are liable to bolt to seed. Plant the seed in the permanent bed and thin out to stand 12 to 15 inches apart.
Pe-Tsai Wong-Bok The finest Chinese Cabbage in
existence. The heads are large, compact and the crisp, tender interior blanches to a creamy white. It will stand long before bolting to seed and is not injured by light frosts.
SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS
CAULIFLOWER
1 ounce to 2,000 plants.
For an early crop sow the seed either indoors or in a hot- bed in January or February, transplanting them to 2 or 3 inches apart, thus allowing the plants to put forth a vigor- ous growth before being set in the permanent rows.
As soon as danger of freezing is over, set the plants in the open ground in rows 2% to 8 feet apart and 18 inches apart in the row. Cultivate often and thoroughly. For fall crop sow the seeds during April or May. It is well to plan so that the early crop heads before very hot weather and the late crop matures after hot weather.
The best early variety in cultiva- Early Snowball tion. If planted March Ist, large
heads will be produced early in June, and scarcely a single plant will fail to form a head.
Dry Weather Cauliflower ®svecially adapted
for growing in dry locations where other varieties fail. Easily blanched and remains fit for use for a long time.
Cauliflower Plants srr pace 36.
PRICES Chinese Cabbage Pkt. (Oz55 24,0 b2 eb: Pe-Tsai Wong-Bok.......... $0.10 $0.15 $0.50 $1.50 Cauliflower Dry Weather Cauliflower...... 25 2.00 7.00 25.00 Barly Snowball on. once 25 2.00 7.00 25.00 Celeriac Large Smooth Prague......... 10 An 30) “1-75 Cress American Upland.............. 10 15 40 1.25 True} Wiaterian icicle oeitetorer -10 40 ae avers Chicory Witloofs.229 4k. eae 10 20 45 1.50 Large Rooted or Common ac) 15 35 8 8©61.25
CELERIAC
Sow seed and cultivate same as celery,
Chinese or Celery Cabbage
with the exception that it is not neces- sary to blanch the plants. When the roots attain a diameter of two inches they are fit for use. To keep these through the winter, pack in damp earth or sand and store them in a cellar or leave them out of doors, covering with earth and straw for protection.
Large Smooth Prague °.".¢
largest, very smooth and almost round with very few side roots. Plants are vigorous, with large dark green foliage.
CRESS
CURLED OR PEPPER GRASS
Sprinkle seed freely along shallow drills 1 foot apart at intervals through spring and summer, as desired.
American Upland This. smail
salad is much used with lettuce.
True Water Thrives only when
its roots and stems are submerged in water.
CHICORY Witloof (French Endive)
A very choice winter salad, forced in hot-beds from roots; producing solid oblong heads blanched ivory white.
Large Smooth Prague Celeriac
SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS
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French Golden Self-Blanching Celery
CORN SALAD
1 ounce will sow 20 square feet: 6 pounds to the acre. Ackersalad tse Seeded Dutch. A vegetable used as
a salad. It is sown in the opening of spring in rows 1 foot apart, and is fit to use in 6 or 8 weeks from sowing. If wanted in early spring, sow in September; cover with straw as soon as cold weather sets in. Can be grown in cold frames, covered with straw mats or shutters, and used any time during the winter.
POP CORN
The most popular variety. The Japanese Hulless pearly white grains pop free from hull. 9 It pops pearfectly white, Queen s Golden Yellow and produces very large akes.
PRICES Variety CELERY Columbia Easy Bleacher Evan’s New Triumph French Golden Yellow Giant Pascal Golden Heart Golden Plume
Golden Self-Blanching Silver Self-Blanching White Plume
CORN SALAD Ackersalad
POP CORN Japanese Hulless
CELERY
1 ounce to 1,000 plants.
Celery seed is very slow to germinate and therefore should be started indoors in boxes from February to April or sown out of doors in a finely prepared seed bed during April. See that the seed is not covered too deep and that the bed is kept moist, almost wet until the seeds germinate. When the plants are about two inches high thin out and transplant to a distance of two or three inches apart each way. ‘These must be kept entirely free from weeds and when they are four inches high the tops may be cut off so that the plants will grow more stocky. The plants are usually set out in the permanent bed when five inches high and it is usually best to do this during July or the first of August. In some sections best results are obtained by transplanting in June.
The permanent beds should be thoroughly prepared and well enriched with rotted manure, which should be spaded in deeply, the rows being spaced 3 to 4 feet apart. Cut off some of the root and set the plants 8 to 12 inches apart in the rows, firming the soil tightly, and cultivate them fre- quently for a period of six weeks. Celery needs plenty of moisture.
When the plants are nearly full grown they should be blanched. This is done by drawing the soil closely about the plants to about two-thirds of their height, being careful not to allow any of the earth to fall between the leaves. Repeat this process every few days until only the top of the leaves are visible. Do not disturb the plants while they are wet or the soil is damp as this is liable to result in injury
from rust. nih
is new strain of Golden Self- Golden Plume Blanching has been pronounced by authorities to be the best of all the early varieties. It matures two or three weeks earlier than any other sort, blanches more quickly and shows less tendency to blight or ecrown-rot. Distinctly larger and ranker in growth than Golden Self-Blanching; more plainly ribbed and does not grow hollow. The crisp, tender stalks are very broad and the large full plumed centers are displayed to advantage. Combining the assets of earliness, finest quality and appear- ance Golden Plume offers a splendid opportunity to Market Gardeners. Celery Growers in New York and New Jersey have met with tremendous success using this variety.
French Golden Yellow Self-Blanching
(Originator’s Stock.) Our strain of this very popular sort cannot be excelled in quality or appearance. The plants are of medium size, compact and stocky, with yellowish green foliage. The stalks are solid, crisp, tender, free from strings and of a fine nutty flavor.
Easy Bleacher T° weeks later than Golden Self-
Blanching. Blanches readily and is a great favorite with Southern growers who usually plant a full crop of this one sort. Vigorous in growth and a splen- did keeper.
Winter Queen
Of medium height, an excellent winter keeping sort, producing thick creamy
white stalks which are broad, very solid and crisp. The hearts are large and it blanches well.
A distinct variety of sturdy dwarf Golden Heart habit. It is solid, and an excellent
keeper, and of fine nutty flavor. When blanched, the heart, which is large and full, is of a light yellow, making it ex- ceedingly showy and desirable for either market or private
use.
, An exceptionally fine, early variety. The Columbia plant is of medium height, but very stocky, foliage is a light shade of green with yellow tinge, and the stalks are thick, almost round, and resemble Giant Pascal in shape, but are of a rich, yellow color.
, A superior keeping sort. The stalks Giant Pascal are very large, thick, solid, crisp and of rich nutty flavor; it blanches very easily and quickly, and retains its freshness a long time.
CELERY PLANTS All Leading Varieties
Ready During July and August SEE PAGE 36
USE A FELINS VEGETABLE TYING MACHINE
Described on Page 47
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CORN“T able) Varieties
1 quart to 200 hills; 1 peck per acre.
Sugar Corn should not be planted until May, or when the ground is warm. For succession, plant about every two weeks until the last of July. All varie- ties may be either sown one inch deep in rows three to four feet apart, the seeds being placed about 8 inches apart in the rows, or they may be planted in hills at distances of three or four feet apart each way, allowing not more than 3 plants stand to a hill. The size of the variety and the richness of the soil should determine the distance of planting. Cultivate frequently and thoroughly but shallow until the tassels appear.
EXTRA EARLY
First Early Neck This variety can be planted earlier than any other
sort; ear short, grain white. It is not a Sugar
Corn.
A distinct improvement over the Old Improved Early Adams Early Adams, fully as hardy; ears
measure from 10 to 14 inches in length, with 12 or more rows to the ear. Grains are narrow and deep, of excellent table quality.
3 The best, largest, most saleable early market corn we Manns No. 56 have ever known. It can be planted extremely early without danger of rotting, which makes it possible to produce marketable ears at least five weeks ahead of Stowell’s Evergreen. Resembles sugar corn, an excellent shipper, and a money maker.
, This new variety is of remarkable size considering Early Superior its earliness. The ears are 8 inches long and have
16 to 20 rows of rather narrow deep grains. The quality is excellent and the attractive appearance of the rich, tender, well-filled ears make it a very desirable sort for the Market Gardener.
; Most popular and earliest of all Golden Bantam Golden Sunshine {os
Red Cob or Ninety-Day Corn A distinct sort of white Corn;
matures in about 90 days; pro- duces large, handsome ears. It can be used green as a table corn or when
dry for stock feeding.
MEDIUM EARLY
, Stalks are of strong, vigorous growth, 5 feet in height; Howling Mob produces 2 large ears of sweetest quality. ‘
Sheffield This cross-bred early variety combines the robust growth and
extreme hardiness of the Extra Early Adams with the finer sugary quality of the Cory. Ears average 7 inches long, and are well filled with grains of medium size, arranged in 10 or 12 regular rows.
Kendel’s Early Giant Remarkably large ear for a second early
; sort and very popular. The ears are about 8 to 9 inches long, 12-rowed. The grain is rather broad and shallow and the quality very good.
, Although the ripe grains are bluish-black, they are Black Mexican remarkably white when in roasting ear stage; tender and of fine quality.
Very deep grains, small cob and exceedingly Country Gentleman rich flavor. Often produces 3 to 4 ears to the stalk. The grains are “staggered” on the cob, leaving no signs of rows.
Ripens 10 to 12 days in advance of Stowell’s Ever- Early Evergreen green, and is equally as good in quality. Kernels sweet and tender; cob small, with irregular rows.
Manns’ Early Superior PRICES
Resembles the late Mammoth; ears Variety : Qt. Pk. Bu. Early Mammoth are fully as long, but more taper- Adams’ Early $1.00 $3.25 ing; ripens 2 weeks earlier. Black Mexican . 1.50 5.50 pouneey Gentleman (Shoe-Peg) . We) Byes) e Lue’s Golden Giant 5 3 1.50 5.50 MAIN CROP AND LATE Early Evergreen 4 5 1.50 5.50 eae arambth 4 1.50 5.50 ° Pe A pure white strain of the popu- arly Superior : : 2.00 7.50 White Everg een lau Stowell’ Evergreen. The ears First Early Neck 5 3 1.25 4.50 are very large and well filled from butt to tip with long, palven Santen : aah ps8
F : olden Sunshine . a slender, pure white grains. Howling Mob, : 150 5.50 mprove arly Adams : 1.00 3.25 Stowell’s Evergreen Extra Selected &'°%" | Kendel’s Early Giant : 1.50 5.50
Late Mammoth E 1.50 5.50
extensively than any other; a favorite with canners and mar- M 5 ket gardeners for late use. Ears of large size, kernels very anns’ No. 56 deep, tender and sugary; very productive and remains for a
2.00 7.50 Narrow Grain Evergreen : 1.50 5.50
: R i - aan 4 fs long time in fit condition for table use. ee or Ninety-Day Corn a0 pape Stowell’s Evergreen Ex. Selec’d. 1.50 5.50 Late Mammoth Produces larger ears than any other Trucker’s Favorite Sugar Corn .15 1.50 5.50
Sweet Corn; very weighty, profitable White Evergreen 5.50 for growers selling by ton.
MISCELLANEOUS FIELD SEEDS
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FIELD CORN
The stock we offer has been especially grown and selected for seed purposes
7 This new intro- Clark’s Early Smoky Dent 35's. ney iyo developed by one of the largest and most reliable growers of corn in this country. Early Smoky Dent is today the earliest Dent Corn in cultivation, maturing in 75 to 80 days; is a good yielder and entirely free from disease; grows strong, quick, and has splendid 7 to 8 foot fodder. Pk.,
75c; bu., $2.50.
This variety will yield a larger crop Golden West than any other yellow corn in existence. It is vigorous in growth, very deeply rooted and produces broad-leaved stalks of medium height. It is most attractive in appearance, and the ears usually have 18 to 20 rows of large kernels which are tightly wedged to make a solid ear. It requires about 100 days to mature and deserves the atten- tion of any grower who wants a big crop of fine quality yel- low corn. Pk., $1.00; bu., $3.50.
Pride of the North and being very hardy and
prolific. Pride of the North has become a favorite among Northern growers and planters needing a 90-day yellow variety. The ears are of medium size with very small red cob. The kernels are closely set, long and compact. Pk., 75c; bu., $2.50.
Maturing perfectly in 90 days
, . A very popular and Leaming Improved Dent %.,v¢ry, popular ané variety. On good lands the stalks grow tall, producing two good ears to each stalk. The ears are long, with small red cob well filled with grains of medium size, but deep, of a rich golden color. It ripens with us in from 100 to 110 days and makes a good crop. Pk., 75c; bu., $2.50.
Towa Silver Mine The National White Corn. A
remarkable drought resister and under adverse conditions seems to pull through and make a crop where other varieties fail. Silver Mine is deep grained, pure white, rough-topped, with a small, white cob. Ears run from 9 to 12 inches long, with 16 to 20 rows of pure white kernels. Stalks medium height, very leafy, with broad blades, frequently bearing two ears weighing 1 to 1% pounds each. Iowa Silver Mine has probably taken as many sweep- stakes and first premiums as any corn in existence. Pk., 90c; bu., $3.00.
Towa Gold Mine With the expert farmer Gold Mine
is known as medium early, between
the 110 day and the extra sorts that mature in 85 days. It
is a great producer and sure cropper. Ears are medium
symmetrical. Color bright golden yellow. The grain is deep and the cob is small. Pk., 75c; bu., $2.50.
A cross
Improved Maryland Yellow Dent 4,,<*°s*
Golden West and Maryland Yellow Dent, both well known varieties. Ears measure 12 to 15 inches in length with 14 to 18 rows of very deep grains closely placed on the cob. The strain has been fully established and will mean larger and more profitable crops to the grower. Pk., 75c; bu., $2.50.
Golden Beauty It is a large and broad-grained yel-
: low corn. The ears of perfect shape with from ten to fourteen straight rows of grains. The cob is very small. Pk., $1.00; bu., $3.50.
Use CROW REPELLENT and do less replanting. $1 size treats one Bushel.
No. 311—Acme Seg-
ment Corn Planter
Automatic slide type, adjust- able for number of Kernels and depth of planting. Has Chinese bristle brush cut-off. Can be used for beans. $2.00.
No. 309—Acme Ro- tary Automatic
Corn Planter
Full rotary Drop; having ad- justable cast disk or seed plates, and depth gauge. Ex- tremely accurate; also plants beans and peas. $2.50.
No. 311
Golden Wes Lancaster County Sure Crop 4. 27°2* ‘ver
ite with dairy- men as a silage variety and also extremely valuable as a
husking sort. Yields large crops even under adverse weather and soil conditions. Matures for silage in 90 days and for grain in 100 days producing long ears of deep large yellow grains. Pk., 75c; bu., $2.50.
Ried’s Yellow Dent px., 75c; bu., $2.50. Roone County White Boone County is a very
large white corn, some- thing like Silver Mine, but larger and later in maturing. Ears well filled out at both ends, cylindrical, 9 to 11 inches long, averaging 20 rows, some 18 to 22. Grain very deep, a little rough. Cobs white, of medium size. Matures in 110 to 120 days. Pk., 75c; bu., $2.50.
Maryland White Dent and great favorite of
every farmer who has grown it. The stalks are of a strong growth, bearing from one to two large ears, which have 10 to 12 rows to the cob. Grain is pure white and of fine qual-
ity. Pk., 75c; bu., $3.50. , , L t i f any Improved Hickory King whitewasvety. "Mutuses
Ears set low, are of large size, It produces well, even on light
An old standard variety
early and very productive. well filled, very deep grained. land. Pk., 75c; bu., $2.50.
Y , , Well known as the lead- Cuban Giant Ensilage }¥e"knovn as the lead: duction of fodder. Pk., 90c; bu., $2.50.
Early Eureka Ensilage px., 75c; bu., $2.50.
Better Germination and Stand
LARGER YIELDS OF CORN with SEMESAN JR.
A simple, quick, inexpensive dust treatment with Semesan Jr. destroys harmful disease organ- isms on the seed, protects seed Fi] from rotting in cold, wet soil,
z! MES E¥/ controls seedling blight, reduces = SEM ESANJR Rey root and stalk rots, and generally Bi jo * § increases crop yields. Harmless to
qd Seed Corn 41 seed corn. Does not slow up rate
Fi] of drop. Only 2 ounces necessary 3] per bushel of seed field or sweet Fey] corn. Costs only 2%%c per acre.
PRICES
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CUCUMBERS
1 ounce to 100 hills.
CULTURE.—Plant as soon as the weather becomes settled in hills 4 feet apart each way, with 8 or 10 seeds in each hill, cover half an inch deep, smoothing the hill off with the hoe. Keep the soil well stirred, and when the plants are out of danger of insects, leave 3 or 4 plants to the hill. For pickles, plant from the first of June to the first of August. The fruit should be gathered when large enough, whether required for use or not, for if left to ripen on the vines, it destroys their productive uses.
New Dark Evergreen Retains its very dark green color for an exceptionally
long period. Very prolific, of medium size, a wonderful shipper and a profitable market garden variety, as it is one of the very earliest of its type.
Klondike A favorite with market gardeners and shippers all over the country. The handsome dark green cucumbers average 7 inches long and 2 inches in
diameter.
One of the best of the very desirable ‘White Spine” type. It was Early Fortune selected out of a field of Davis Perfect by reason of its outstanding qualities and the strain has now become so well established that large plantings do not show any variation either in plant or fruit. Early, very productive, and having unusual disease-resisting ability. Fruits are 8 inches long with very dark green skin and thick, firm flesh which is crisp and tender. Excellent shipper.
Early Fortune
Long Green (Improved Our carefully-selected strain, under favorable con-
ditions, produces fruit averaging from 12 to 16 inches in length. Skin is a deep rich green, flesh solid, crisp and of excellent quality.
Japanese Climbing Vines are extra strong, vigorous; being a climbing sort, can
be grown on trellises, etc.; valuable in small gardens. Very prolific, from 40 to 50 having been counted on single plants. Fruit long, round, of fine flavor.
Longfellow or Straight Pack This new variety was developed primarily
for greenhouse culture; its quality, size and
attractive appearance, however, have definitely established it as one of the best for out-
— door production. The beautiful dark green cucumbers average 12 inches in length and Klondike are adaptable for packing in flats for the very highest class trade.
Davis’ Perfect As now selected, this popular new Gherkins or Burr Very small, quite distinct from
variety is well worthy of praise. The all others. It is grown exclu- long, even fruits are of fine form, with an intensely dark sively for pickling, and should be picked when young and rich green skin. With very few seeds, the solid white flesh tender. is of superb quality for slicing. The vines are of strong growth and quite prolific.
PRICES Variety Arlington White Spine
Boston Pickling or Green Prolific
Early Cyclone... Early Fortune Evergreen Extra Long White
Spine Fordhook Famous Gherkins or Burr.... Japanese Climbing. Jersey Pickle Klondike : Longfellow or Straight Pack Long Green (Improved) New Dark Evergreen
Davis Perfect
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EGG PLANT .
1 ounce will produce 1,000 plants.
Sow in March in hotbeds, and transplant when 2 inches high into a second hotbed, or let them remain and thin out to 4 inches apart. When the weather becomes settled, transplant into the open ground 3 feet apart each way. Good culture is quite as important as good seed. Work the ground deep, make it rich with well-rotted manure and hoe often.
A decided improvement on the New York Mammoth Smooth Stem Large Purple in quality, size and beauty. The plants are large and vigorous, leaves of a light green shade, stem smooth, fruit large, oval, early and of a fine deep purple.
Black Beauty The most beautiful and earliest of all large Egg Plants.
Florida High Bush
Very vigorous and productive; of upright growth holding the fruit well off the ground; color light
purple of oblong shape.
New York Improved Purple Oval shaped, thornless, dark purple
Early White Vienna
color, and rich flavor.
KOHLRABI
1 ounce will produce 1,500 plants.
This forms a bulb above the ground and its flavor is somewhat similar to Cabbage. Sow in April in rows 18 inches apart, thinning out to 8 inches between the plants.
, , Excellent for forcing Early White Vienna and of fine quality. The bulbs grow to the size of an apple when ready for use, and are a pale whitish green.
ENDIVE
1 ounce to 100 feet of drill, 3 pounds to the acre. , Plants moderately dense; Ever White Curled leaves coarser than those of the Green Curled, but the mid-rib is yellow and the leaves almost white.
Broad-leaved Batavian
plain; color light green.
This is the hardiest variety, and Green Curled very desirable for the home and market garden. The deep green leaves are beautifully cut and curled, easily blanched and become very crisp, tender and fine flavored.
LEEK
1 ounce to 50 yards of drill. Sow early in the spring in drills 1 inch deep and 12 inches apart, when about 6 inches high transplant into deep, rich soil, 5 inches apart; use a dibble and plant
(Escarolle) broad and
Leaves almost
Black Beauty Egg Plant
Monstrous Carentan Leek
A favorite market variety, of
Large London Flag enormous size, leaves large
and broad; flavor mild and pleasant.
OR SCOTCH CHAMPION. Monstrous Carentan Of extra large size; the leaves are fan-shaped, of a dark green color; the edible stem is 6 to 8 inches long and 3 inches in diameter.
deeply, close to their leaves. FENNEL (Florence)
(Finocchia) In great demand with Italian trade and de- serves to be more generally used. The leaf stalks are clus- tered in a bulb-like formation, and when these are about 1% inches wide, the plants should be hilled up to about half
their height. KALE
Broadcast, 2 to 3 pounds per acre; 1 ounce to 200 feet of drill.
Kale lExtral Cured Tong Standing
winter and spring use. protect during winter.
The Kales are more hardy than Cabbage, and make excellent greens for For early spring use, sow broadcast in September and It may also be sown in April or May for later use.
Extra Curled Long Standing An improvement on the well-known
i German Extra Curled Kale; beauti- fully curled, of strong, vigorous habit, perfectly hardy and slow shooting to seed.
PRICES Variety Pkt. Oz. %4Lb. Lb. EGG PLANT—Black Beauty —__. $ .10 $ .30 $1.00 $3.50 Floridas High; Bushee o-.- -..< -10 .30 1.00 é New York Improved Purple 10 30 1.00 3.50 Mammoth Smooth Stem 10 30 1.00 3.50 ENDIVE—Broad-leaved Batavian................. -10 20 40 8 1.25 Ever WhiterGurledt e224. 20 s5:,. oo 10 20 40 1.25 Green :\Carledteeemc.c os eee -10 -20 40 1.25 FENNEL—Florence: seen eee eee eee -10 20 -60 2.00 KALE—Extra Curled Long Standing 10 ss 25 85 Siberian Kale (Extra Early) : 15 40 KOHLRABI—Early White Vienna 10 .20 60 1.75 i LEEK—Large London Flag....................... 10 20 -60 1.75 i Sees MONSLrOUS CATENUAN frac. ai cialis cain « <i aia. < 10 20 -60 1.75
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Tuccorado
One of the best all-head Lettuces, stand- All Seasons ing the hot sun to a remarkable degree, slow to seed. The outer leaves are a bright soft green; the finely-blanched inner leaves are a rich golden-yellow, tender and mild in flavor. The heads are broad and nearly flat at the top, they continue to increase in size for about two weeks after they are ready for use.
, I rison with Baltimore Early Market ¥y.,ePersen,, wie
lier and free from the red tint; the outer leaves are a light green, with the entire head fully blanched to a rich buttery yellow tint, which makes it so attractive.
, This is a fine forcing variety for cold Big Boston frames during the winter months, as it produces heads of very large size, often 12 inches or more across, and succeeds better in cooler temperature than most forcing strains. The large heads are beautifully blanched and of superior quality. It also heads well in the open ground during cool weather of spring and fall. Our seed is an extra selected strain of the true stock.
In comparison with
Black Seeded Big Boston jf, comparison, wiih
leaves are a trifle smaller and rather lighter shade of green with less color on edges, producing larger solid heads, which are always tender and crisp, more compact and will stand shipping better. Excellent for forcing or growing in the open ground, spring or fall.
Shows a remarkable com-
° 9 ” Earliest Wayahead bination of earliness, firm
heading character, handsome appearance and fine quality.
New York or Wonderful
LETTUCE
1 ounce to 2,500 plants; 3 pounds per acre.
Lettuce to be at its best should be grown rapidly, hence the soil should be made as rich and friable as possible by liberal manuring and thorough preparation. For early crop sow in a seed-bed in September or October and protect through the winter with cold frames, which should be re- moved as soon as danger of severe freezing is past. Lettuce in the open ground will stand some freezing but is killed by prolonged frost or frequent freezing and thawing. The seed may also be sown in hotbeds in March, and the plants, if well hardened, may usually be set in the open ground in April, maturing a crop much earlier than complete open ground cultivation would produce. If, however, it is not convenient to get the plants started either in the fall or early spring in hotbeds, the seed may be sown in open ground from the middle of April until July, selecting varieties suit- able for the season.
The plants should stand 8 to 10 inches apart in the rows, and the rows should be about 18 inches apart.
A very bright green and attrac-
All-Heart Lettuce tive variety. It forms large,
solid heads, composed of thick, smooth, very tender leaves, the inner ones finely blanched and all of the finest quality. It remains a long time in head before running to seed.
Grand Rapids
As a lettuce for greenhouse forcing this variety undoubtedly stands at
the head of the list, being of quick growth, hardy, little liable to rot and remaining in condition several days after being fit to cut. Forms a loose cluster of large, thin, bright Will stand
green leaves, savoyed, finely crimped at edges. shipping long distances.
Unrivalled
PRICES
Variety Pkt. Oz. %4Lb. Lb. All-Heart Lettuce............. $ .10 $ .20 $ 50 $1.50 AIL Seasons.) usec coe 10 15 AO 1.25 Baltimore Early Market....... -10 .20 00 1.50 Big “Boston. ccs acco -10 15 40 1.25 Black Seeded Big Boston...... -10 a5; 40 1.25 Cos;or Romaine... eee -10 -20 50 1.50 Earliest “Wayahead”.......... 10 15 40 1.25 Grand? Rapidss... eee tee 10 15 40 1.25 Hanson: | i3\5ch) 0 Garena 10 15 40 1.25 Teeberg.i.& aoa cone 10 20 60 1.75 Improved Mammoth Salamander .10 -20 50 1.50 Large White Loaf............. 10 15 40 1.25 Manns’ Defiance Summer...... 10 20 -60 2.00 May (Kings selec sci. «0 taetooiere -10 15 400 1225. New York or “Wonderful”..... 10 20 350 1.75 New York—Special ........... 10 25 340-2020 Tenderheart 3.222)... caer 10 .20 50 81.50 The: “Deacon? ).5%5 case ene 10 15 40° 1225 Tuaccorado. «.siis)sisiiciernioiton 10 20 60 2.00 Unrivalled’) 6.43.0 h ere 10 .20 0 1.75 White? Boston...) 2 eee -10 .20 60 1.75
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LETTUCE (Continued)
Manns’ New York or Wonderful is used by the largest commercial growers
The plant is compact and forms a large, flat, Hanson cabbage-like head, and is so slow to form a seed stalk that it often fails to seed at all. Outer leaves bright green, with prominent light-colored veins; inner leaves white and usually curved and twisted at the base; very tender and sweet; a favorite variety for home use.
Iceberg sre NEW YORK OR WONDERFUL.
Improved Mammoth Salamander &722,3 hard-heading Cabbage Lettuce. Plants 12 inches across with extra large, solid round heads that are particularly rich and buttery in flavor; always well blanched and tender. The inner leaves are beautifully white and curled like a fine Savoy Cabbage. Splendid for summer use, both for the home table and for market. Most highly recommended.
7 This variety, intro- Manns’ Defiance Summer 17's, pape ia oe years ago, has made a very eventful impression upon the grower, as well as the consumer. It forms handsome, solid heads of enormous size, which remain in good salable con- dition long after all others have gone to seed. The flavor is excellent; the leaves are beautiful light green. Very profitable for market gardeners.
; Extremely early, compact cabbage or head- May King ing variety, forming very firm heads of medium size and excellent quality. Color light yellowish- green, tinged with reddish-brown when mature. Inner leaves blanch rich golden-yellow, very tender and buttery.
New York Special Matures 10 days to two weeks
i : earlier than regular New York, is slightly smaller in size and somewhat lighter in color, heads harder and more uniform. It withstands heat best of any of the New York or Iceberg types.
New York or “Wonderful” nine variety is also
nown as the fa- mous “Iceberg” of California, truly a wonderful lettuce. Plants of extra large growth, producing heads of immense size. Inner portion is beautifully blanched and stands for a considerable time before running to seed. Outer leaves a deep, rich green,
Being of very vigorous and hardy nature, Tuccorado this variety is especially desirable for fall or early spring sowing. Large handsome heads, solid, crisp
and of superb quality.
; This lettuce might well be called an Im- Unrivalled proved Big Boston. Its usefulness and value are identically the same as Big Boston, but it is pre- ferred by market gardeners because of its being a solid green color with no brownish tinge at the border of the leaves; its heads are larger and of better appearance than Big Boston.
White Boston A very light green type somewhat
similar in size, shape and uses to Unrivalled and Big Boston. Entirely free from red edge and gaining in popularity among market gardeners.
COS, ROMAINE OR CELERY LETTUCE
Paris Self-Fold- ing White Cos
Grows to very large size, producing long-pointed, compact bunches. The outer leaves are closely folded about the center and interior is well blanched.
Paris Cos Lettuce
LETTUCE PLANTS
FRESH DAILY IN SEASON—See Page 36
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SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS
Bottomly Cantaloupe
Somewhat similar in quality and appear- Long John ance to Bottomly, but much larger and more elongated. Has green flesh and commands good prices in the Baltimore market.
Honey Ball Possess characteristics that make it one
of the finest melons that has ever been offered to the grower, the shipper and the consumer. Ex- ceedingly prolific, producing as many as fifteen to twenty large cantaloupes to the plant. Every commercial grower and home gardener should have at least a trial patch of
Honey Ball.
A melon of the Cassaba type. The fruit Honey Dew is large, oval in form, about 10 inches long and 8 inches in diameter; thick flesh is light green in color, ripening to the rind, very tender, with an extreme sweetness. The vines are vigorous and set 6 to 10 melons to the hill. An excellent shipper, will keep for several weeks even when fully ripe.
SALMON FLESHED VARIETIES Early Imperial or Hale’s Best. Thousands of acres
of this vigorous and prolific variety are grown annually in the Imperial Valley of California for shipment to eastern markets, and being the very earliest of all high quality shipping melons, it should be grown exten- sively in Maryland and Virginia. The fruits average 7 inches long and 5 inches in diameter, are well netted and ribbed, and have very thick, salmon-tinted, fine grain flesh, which ripens clear to the rind. Its good, sweet flavor makes it equally desirable for the home garden.
Of all the cantaloupes grown, this has the Superfecto thickest salmon-colored flesh, and with a
triangular seed cavity. It is of the characteristic cantaloupe size and shape; thoroughly covered with a fine netting.
Hale’s Best sce Early Imperial.
Burrell Gem Of sweet and aromatic
flavor, oblong_ shape, smoothly rounded ends, closely netted and slightly ribbed dark green skin. Fruits aver- age 6 inches long by 4 inches deep. Very fine
for marketing.
A valuable New Variety of Sugar Rock a Distinct Type. Sweet as sugar and solid as a rock. Sells on sight and its marvelous flavor brings the buyers back for more. On account of its heavy netting and tough rind, can be thoroughly ripe before picking. A remarkable heavy yielder, and a real money maker.
CITRON
A small globular variety, Red Seeded striped and marbled with light green.
Flesh white and solid; seeds red. Used exclusively for pickles and preserves,
MUSKMELON CANTALOUPE
1 ounce for 50 hills; 3 pounds per acre.
The most suitable soil for melons is a warm, sandy loam, well worked and enriched with rotted manure. After danger from frost is over, sow ten to twelve seeds to a hill, about 2 inches deep; the hills being six feet apart each way. When the plants have the second pair of leaves and danger from insects is past, thin out to four plants to a hill. Cultivate frequently, deeply away from the plants and shallow close to them. When hoe- ing, remove the crust from around the plants and re- place with fine, loose soil.
GREEN FLESHED VARIETIES Knight’s Early Maryland An extremely
early medium sized melon. Fruit oblong, showing the neck tendency; skin deep green, turning to golden at maturity, well covered with a close gray netting and distinctly ribbed; flesh fairly thick and very sweet; color medium green blending to light pink near the center. The earliest high quality melon and a good shipper.
Is planted exclusively by the foremost canta- Bottomly loupe growers of Anne Arundel County. The most exacting will be satisfied by the delicious quality while its appearance exhibits all the refinement of form, color and netting so necessary to a good melon.
ry An early, well netted medium sized, good
Sweet Air quality and good shipping sort; grown largely in Southern Maryland.
This has become
Thoroughbred Rocky Ford This has become
The fruit is oval, slightly
popular of small or basket melons. Flesh light
ribbed, densely covered with coarse netting. green, very thick and highly flavored.
PRICES
MUSKMELON Pkt. Oz. %Lb. Lb. Bottom yiienovtecsaicte! tte aoelecevaes > -LOn S20 Si 45) oea0, Burrell iGemuc deionidheretvisvspotteversss 10 -15 30 -90 Barkysimperiale- accents 10 -20 50 1.50 Golden Honey Dew........... -10 20 50 1.50 Hearts ofiGoldsyen eee 10 -20 .50 1.50 Honey: Balle ae aeacecoteeion 10 25 -75 2.50 Honey: Dewees eters 10 15 aot ile aay HOod00 i ierecteypuictsrorqers gk Ghee -10 15 .35 1.00 Knight’s Early Maryland. ..... 10 ay 40 8 1.25 Bong Johnie 0s Bees 10 .20 OOM eede Schramm i... eh eek 10 .20 -60 2.00 Sugars /Rockchiniasceradatesta ena 10 .29 75 2.50 Superfecto li s.4.22 Senos oe 10 .20 00 1.50 Sweet Air ...... REE at ae ees 10 15 40 1.25 Thoroughbred Rocky Ford..... 10 15 .25 =D
CITRON Red ‘Seeded? ) i580. \semaceeerey- -10 15 405 25
Imperial—Hale’s Best
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WATERMELON
1 ounce for 30 hills; 3 or 4 pounds per acre. Cultivate exactly as for Cantaloupe, except that the hills should be 8 to 10 feet apart.
This very popular melon is one Kleckley’s Sweet of the best for nearby markets. Fruits are medium size, oblong, of a dark green color and have very thin rind. Flesh bright scarlet with solid heart, crisp, sugary and melting, and entirely free from stringiness.
Tom Watson A large long melon with dark green
rind and light crimson flesh of excel- lent quality, and a splendid shipper.
Stone Mountain The outstanding introduction in
the last few years. Its growth in popularity is phenomenal. Can be shipped long distances and its edible qualities are distinctly superior to any other shipping variety.
; A splendid shipping variety of large size and Triumph handsome appearance. The melons are rather shortened in form, but thick through. Skin deep bluish green, with dark-red flesh and of good quality.
Large heavy fruits of oval or round form; Sweetheart skin very pale green, with distinct netted The solid flesh is a deep
lines of a slightly darker shade.
Mustard
OKRA OR GUMBO
10 pounds to the acre.
Sow in drills during April and May. Thin until plants are 12 inches dis-
tant, and draw earth to the stems for support.
Improved Dwarf Green Prolific or Density
about 14 inches high. Grown in competition with the ordinary dwarf, it pro- duces twice the number of pods, which are very smooth and beautiful.
White Velvet Pods are large, perfectly smooth.
Lady Finger Plants producing long, slender pods of pale green color.
PRICES
WATERMELON Pkt. %4.Lb. Lb. HloridamFavorites. <6. «66.010: +,0/<10re.0.2,0 10 By 45) arti) Frishig Gray: vases tek sacreee oweee ete 10 25 -75 Mileekley;s 5 Sweetessensoclc cd cenvo ce oe 10 DAR -75 StonesMountarm) 5622-5 pacciees 2 sce, - 10 30 §=61.00 SWECEHGATE, <p eccte Mim iscis ciety oc. BN 10 25 .75 POMP IVVALGONMS. ccinhe ne misereic eit elamverss eo .she 10 25 75 Drigimn plies. 2. sparse itera ete iacie 6.6 s-sivake -10 -20 -60
OKRA OR GUMBO Improved Dwarf Green Prolific....... 10 -20 50 PGA ya RN OR oto Sore ay eee oie ois) oie one wide -10 .20 50 Perkins’ Mammoth Green Pod........ 10 -20 50 Winite WVelvetocm...- «cc ae ce oes 10 -20 50
ae
Stone Mountain rich red, crisp and melting; its luscious quality has made it a leading favorite in the Eastern markets.
, The color is a distinct mottled greenish Trish Gray gray; the flesh is red, sweet, crisp, and free from stringiness. An unusual melon, for although a good shipper it is equally fine for the home garden.
MUSTARD Fordhook Fancy
sort. The largest variety,
Giant Southern Curled 72° i)2 eis Ut fine
ly curled leaves; hardy and vigorous.
Darker green and leaves more curled at the edges than any other
A distinct va- riety growing
Perkins’ Mammoth Green Pod
A splendid va- riety. Very pro- lific, with slender long green pods of best quality and most desir-
able color for canning. Okra MUSTARD Pkt. Oz. 4 Lb. Lb. 10 Lb. Fordhook Fancy... 2. <.< $ .10 $ 15 '$ .25 $ .75 Giant Southern Curled...... 10 415. 20 §.50 $4.00
MUSHROOM SPAWN English Mill Track Spawn: Bricks 30c; 10 bricks $2.75. If sent by mail, add postage.
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ONIONS.
To grow large bulbs 1 ounce to 100 feet of drill; 4 to 5 pounds to the acre. To grow sets 10 ounces to 100 feet of drill; 50 pounds to the acre. The Onion must have a clean and very rich soil. Use well rotted
manure freely, and get the seed in as early as possible in the spring, no matter if it is cold and unpleasant. If onions do not get a good growth before hot, dry weather, the crop is sure to be a failure. Keep the soil mellow and clear of weeds. Sow in shallow drills, not less than a foot apart nor more than half an inch deep. As onions grow on top of the ground, they may be allowed to remain pretty thick, no matter if they crowd each other. In hoeing, destroy weeds and keep the ground mellow; do not cover the young bulbs with earth.
“ . 9 This is the most popular White Silver Skin, or Portugal {his js the, most popu Onions; is almost exclusively used for growing sets. It is a good keeper. The bulbs grow to good size, ripening early and quite evenly. The flesh is mild and sweet, the thin skin a clear silvery white, of handsome appear- ance if the bulbs are gathered as soon as ripened and carefully dried under shelter away from the strong sunlight. When seed is sown at the rate of 20 to 25 pounds per acre, it makes bulbs of suitable size and most desirable for pickling.
, Very fine and very early variety. Bulbs when well White Pearl grown are large, round, flattened, with a delicate pure white skin; flesh very mild in flavor. In the South this variety is largely planted for sets.
, ; The large bulbs are of attractive form,
Mammoth Silver King flattened, but quite thick through, with
/ silvery white skin, frequently measuring 20 inches in circumference. It
matures quite early, coming just after Onions grown from sets are gone.
White Silver Skin Onion Must be sown thinly to produce large onions.
Southport White Globe Pure white, true globe form with very
crisp flesh, exceedingly mild and fine grained, usually commands highest prices. One of the best for the production of large onions for Fall Japanese and Winter market, yielding almost twice as many bushels per acre than any other set onion. Somewhat similar to Flat Danvers in color and shape but a trifle thicker and very much larger in circumference. They are very mild, excellent keepers, rapid growers and very few go to seed. The appearance, size, quality and wonderful yields of this variety give it a prominent place among the most valuable sorts.
, Produces large, well-ripened bulbs the first season from Prizetaker seed; flesh white; crisp and mild in flavor. The skin is thin, of a bright straw-yellow; form nearly a perfect globe. Under ordinary cultivation this variety will yield bulbs nearly three times as large as the Globe Danvers, while under special cultivation specimen bulbs have been raised to weigh from 4 to 5 pounds each.
7 j ; - tq Resembles Prize- Riverside Sweet Spanish or Valencia R«sembles Bee cs larger size. Very mild, has golden yellow skin and white flesh. Rapidly growing in popularity.
Our superior stock of this celebrated va- Yellow Globe Danvers riety is of fine round shape. It grows to good size, with thin yellow skin, white flesh, fine grained and excellent qual- ity. It ripens early, keeps well and is very productive.
ONION SETS
FINE QUALITY MARKET GARDENERS STOCK SCREENED TO % INCH Danvers Yellow Globe
Use a PRICES FELINS TYING MACHINE Variety Pkt. A 5 FOR BUNCHING SPRING ONIONS aero . Mammoth Silver King -10 See Page 47 Prizetaker -10 Red Wethersfield 10 RARER Te ee ay Riverside Sweet Spanish 10
SA PERE tee | Southport White Globe -10 i White Pearl -10
White Silver Skin, or Portugal .10
Yellow Globe Danvers 10 ONION SETS Pk. 32 Ibs.
Japanese (Yellow) 3 $ .75 $2.25 White Silverskin 45 2e2p Yellow Danvers 75 = =2.10
Prices subject to change. Postage Extra.
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PUMPKINS —
1 ounce to 15 hills; 4 pounds per acre, in hills 10 by 10 feet apart. CULTURE.—Sow in good soil in May, when the ground has become warm, in hills 8 to 10 feet apart each way, or in fields of corn about every fourth hill; always avoid planting near other vines, as they will hybridize.
, ; This is the best of all Pumpkins for Sugar Pie Pumpkins pies. The fruit is small to medium in size, flesh solid and fine grained, the seed cavity small, and it is a splendid keeper.
7o It is oval in shape, and tapers toward each end; of Quaker Pie a creamy color, both inside and out. Being fine grained and rich flavored, it makes a superior quality of pies.
, , Used principally for feeding stock, shape Connecticut Field almost round, of medium size, skin deep yellow and smooth, flesh yellow.
One of the most popular varieties
Cushaw, or Crookneck to grow for pies as well as for stock
feeding. Fruits 2 feet in length, with long, solid neck, most frequently
curved in form; seeds are located in the lower bulb-like end. Skin
striped with mottled bands of creamy white. Flesh rich, creamy yellow, tender and of exceptionally fine flavor.
Excellent for pies, pear-shaped, medium sized,
Sweet Potato flesh and skin creamy white, fine grained, sweet
and delicious; first-class keeper.
, Crookneck variety, with extremely small seed
Japanese Pie cavity; nearly all solid meat; quality extra fine;
seeds distinct in appearance, being curiously sculptured in the manner
of Chinese letters. Productive, ripens early, medium size, good keeper. Sugar Pie Pumpkin
King of Mammoths This giant variety grows to enormous
size. Deep yellow, glossy color. Splen-
did to grow for stock and exhibition purposes. PARSLEY
1 ounce to 150 feet of drill.
Sow in rows 1 foot apart and 1 inch apart in the row. The seed is slow to germinate, and should be given the most favorable conditions. A deep, rich, loamy soil is required. For winter use a few plants placed in a box in the cellar will give a supply.
Champion Extra Dark Moss Curled {1° leaves are very heavily crimped and curled. Very produc- tive and most attractive, both on account of its dark green coloring and fine mossy appearance.
i= The large fleshy Turnip-Rooted, or Hamburg 7¢ '2r¢ Seshy sembles the root of a Parsnip, and is highly esteemed for flavoring soups, stews, etc.
PRICES Variety Pkt. 14Lb. Lb. 10 Lb. PARSLEY Champion Extra Dark Moss Curled ee tr ene $ <0; "$) 225)" $9275) 3$6:50 Extra Curled Dwarf,or Emerald .10 455 15 Turnip-Rooted, or Hamburg... .10 .25 -75 : ibis +4 ieee oe . ollow Crown, or Large Sugar .10 29 -75 Champion Moss Curled Parsley Improved Guernsey............ -10 -25 -75 PARSNIPS rea Connecticut Field............. 10 25 By A LZ ounce to 150 feet of drill. Cushaw, or Crookneck......... -10 30 =1.00 Parsnips are well known as a delicious table vegetable, but | Japamese Pie................ nal 25 -90 their value for the purpose of feeding cattle and stock is but King of Mammoths .... -. 10 50 = 1.50 little appreciated. The parsnip is rich in saccharine food, | Quaker Pie....... pooctcresssees 10 -30 90 which adds greatly to the richness of the milk when fed to | Sugar Pie Pumpkins........... -10 -30 -90 i Sweets Potato ss g.s ee 10 30 ~=1.00
cows, while the fresh, succulent roots increase the flow of milk as greatly as does the use of fresh, green food in the spring. It is especially valu- able for the purpose from its extreme hardiness, as the roots can be left in the ground all winter and improve in quality by the continued freezing.
Hollow Crown,
or Large Sugar ;
The best variety in cultivation for general use; roots white. smooth, of in- termediate length, sugary, of excel-
lent flavor. Hollow Crown Parsnip
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PEAS
1 quart to 100 feet of drill; 144 bushels per acre.
Peas grow best on a light, rich, mellow soil under cool and moist weather con- Fresh manure and very rich or wet mucky soil should be avoided.
The extra early varieties are very hardy and should be planted as soon as the ground can be made ready, while the larger wrinkled varieties, which are not as hardy but of superior quality, may be planted when the soil has become slightly warmed, as the seed will rot if planted too early.
For private use, sow the seed in double rows, 18 inches apart and 8 inches apart in the row; for market, in single rows 2 to 3 feet apart and 1 inch apart in the The peas will give quicker returns if covered only one inch deep, and where earliness is most important they may be treated this way. Larger pods and greater quantity will be produced if the seed is planted in trenches three to six inches deep and covered with only one to two inches of soil. inches high, fill the trench level with the surface. prevent mildew and prolong the bearing season. full depth at first, or if water is allowed to stand in the trenches the seed will not germinate or grow well. use, as even a few ripe pods left on the vines tend to retard the development of the young pods and prevent the formation of new ones.
FIRST EARLY SMOOTH VARIETIES Extra Early Alaska
straight and blunt at the end. Seed round, blue, slightly pitted.
The most used and best extra early, large podded Dwarf now on the market. Seed is practically smooth, dark green in color, can be planted as early as the Produces a strong, vigorous vine, dwarfed in length. profusion and are long, large, pointed and well filled with good sized peas.
When the plants are five or six This will result in deep rooting, If the peas are covered to the
The crop should be gathered as fast as it becomes fit for
Vine strong and vigorous, 2 to 2% feet high, of a
peculiar light green color, pods 3 to 3% inches long,
Is ready for picking 49 to 50 days from planting. Matures crop very evenly.
Very desirable for market gardeners and truck-
Pods produced in Is an
excellent cropper and has replaced practically all other extra early varieties.
, Resembling the Alaska in general habit of Bountiful growth. Vine 36 inches, foliage gray-green. Pods 3% inches in length, pointed, gray-green in color. Fit for table use 55 to 57 days from planting; a prolific bearer, making it a valuable variety. Seed blue, medium pitted.
Mammoth Podded Extra Early 4°. &cer-
tionally early, large podded variety. Matures practically with Alaska and much more productive. Height 3 feet, pods 4 inches long, very dark, broad and round.
FIRST EARLY WRINKLED VARIETIES
, An extra early variety of excellent Early Surprise quality, growing 2 feet high and pro-
ducing an abundance of medium green pods about 4 inches long, very broad and well filled. The earliness, quality and the wonderfully prolific characteristics of this variety make it a very profitable sort for market gardeners.
Early Wonder Extremely early, of high quality and
very productive. Pods are very dark and can be safely shipped long distances. Will soon become very important as a market gardeners variety.
Blue Bantam An improved strain of the Laxtonian
type. Very early and produces pods a little darker than the Laxtonian. Vines are 16 to 18 inches
high. EDIBLE PODDED PEAS Mammoth Melting Sugar Tis is by far_the
largest and finest of the true sugar or edible podded Peas.
PRICES
Variety Qt Pee But Blue; Bantams an eee eee: $ .35 $2.25 $8.00 Bountifwh a2 Air oe ee ae eve 35 2.00 7.00 Karly Bird: 032 er einer: Be PAU rs Early Surprise ...... Nee Con ETS ste) raed mmL O00 Early oWondert--.4 Rene ay sb Daas!) Extra Marly Alaska...) eee tno ce | AUD © OeKD Improved peilotee seen 45 2.75 10.00 Mong PoddedwAlaskaseee eee 300) 2200) 200 Mammoth Melting Sugar............. -60 4.00 0.05 Mammoth Podded Extra Early....... 45 2.75 10.00 Pedigree) Extra) Barlyes- oe 6) 2.00 6.50 Prolific Barly )Markethe ee oe Poole O0mOsa0 Black EyedPeas}!> c+ i-u.0. eee PZ Olez Dua OO
Long-Podded Alaska A favorite with truckers and shippers to Northern mar- kets, producing a very early crop of large, broad, well-filled, dark green pods. Equally as hardy as Extra Early Alaska and much larger. The vines usually grow three feet high and the crop will remain fresh a long time after picking.
Improved Pilot A very early smooth pea with large
pods. Very productive, can be planted early, vines three feet.
Early Bird Peas
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PEAS —Continued WRINKLED VARIETIES Laxtonian This is one of the finest
dwarf early peas. The vines grow 18 to 20 inches high and produce an enor- mous crop of dark green pods as large as Gradus, maturing a few days ahead of this variety.
Alderman One of the best long vined,
main crop varieties. Hardy, prolific, producing vines 3% to 4 feet in length. Pods large, pointed, dark green in color. Ma- turing about the same time as the Admiral
Dewey.
; One of the Gradus or Prosperity ee early, long-strawed, wrinkled varieties. Pro- duces long pointed pods, well filled and of fine table quality. Vines from 2% to 3 feet in length. Considered one of the most desirable for the market garden or home use.
Little Marvel Larger podded than Nott’s Excelsior. Pods
blunt ended, well filled with fine quality peas, a splendid cropper.
American Wonder ©ne °f the old
Dwarf varieties. A good cropper, produces small sized pods, well filled with finest flavored peas.
Premium Gem A second early, longer
vine than the American Pods similar.
Nott’s Excelsior More prolific grower
than American Won- der. Pods about the same both as to size and quality. Perhaps a better yielder.
Potlatch Strong, vigorous vines of even growth, 20 to 24 inches in height,
with luxuriant dark foliage, bearing pods medium green in color, 3% to 4 inches in length. Broad and pointed at the ends. No variety known will produce more pods, and no pods could possibly shell out better. The Potlatch is a variety from which everyone may expect great things. Fit for table use 61 days from planting. Seed green, wrinkled, large in size.
Wonder.
This variety is of the same growth
Thomas Laxton as that of the Gradus, but is usually three to four days later for market. The pods are square at the ends instead of having a long, sloping point, and con- sidered by some to be of a better flavor than the Gradus.
The best late or main crop Pea. Dwarf Defiance Produces a medium length vine and an abundance of large, long pointed pods of a rich dark
green color. Well filled with large luscious peas. For main crop or late variety in the home garden, it cannot be excelled. A second early, of
Daisy, or Dwarf Telephone 4 s¢con4 c2rly, of
markably even growth. From 16 to 18 inches high. The stout plants are fairly loaded with large, bright green pods. Each pod contains from 7 to 9 large peas of a light bright green color, tender and well flavored.
A tall-growing, late sort,
Dark Green Telephone 3% to 4 feet in height, having beautiful dark green pods of very large size, contain-
ing 6 to 7 large peas of delicious flavor. Continues in bear- ing for quite a long time.
Extra Early Gradus or Prosperity
Improved Thomas Laxton or Ideal 7 ***
lish variety is regarded by some as an improvement on Thomas Laxton; grows about 2% feet tall with moderately heavy foliage. Pods medium green, average 3% inches long, are broad, thick and blunt, containing 7 peas of excellent
quality. Slightly earlier than Thomas Laxton and fairly productive. PRICES Qt. Pk. Bu. Admiral Deweyees- sosce on; faa $ 50 $3.00 $10.50 Alderman {ote ee 55 408" 22:25 7.50 American \WOnGeGu lee eee asics 45, 2.50 9.00 Boston Unrivalled peg) Oe 2 7.50 Daisy, or Telephone __. ty 40 2.25 7.50 Dark Green Telephone. ............ 40 2.25 7.50 DwarteDehiance..---5--~.. .<-- es css 45 2.75 10.00 Gradus or Prosperity........ ee 40 2.25 8.00 Improved Thomas Laxton or Ideal... .50 2.75 10.00 Baxtonians:....cceser een ca asieate sans 45 2.75 10.00 Fittler Marvels sceccs soot oe sss scene 45 2.75 10.00 NottsslixcelsiOn ceases ve cee 45 2.50 9.00 PIONEER sok sores ee eae ois resis 45 2.75 10.00 Rotiateha 2.0 soece 40 2.50 8.50 Premium’ Gem. <..~ = ceeesiods spines 50 3.00 10.00 PriNnCeelaward <.-s:< oc. ere eee 50 3.00 10.50 PHOMARMAKLON <5.) iene <<a, nee 45 2.50 8.50
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PEPPERS
1 oz. to 1,500 plants.
Peppers should be sown either indoors or in hotbeds early in April and transplanted to the permanent beds when about 3 inches high in two foot drills and two feet apart in the drills. The seed can also be sown in open ground when danger from frost is past but the crop will naturally be much later. A top dressing of fertilizer or poultry manure well mixed with the soil when the plants are about 6 inches high will materially aid in the production of a big crop.
, Plants grow about 2% feet high, and are vigorous; Royal King compact and very productive, commencing to bear very early and continuing until killed by frost. The fruit is very large. bright and glossy and the extremely thick flesh is sweet and mild. They will stand distant shipping and hold up well for market as they do not wilt nor become ripe near so quickly as other large varieties. This strain is extensively grown in the South by large shippers and deserves the attention of every trucker and home gardener.
, The earliest medium large pepper in cultivation; Early Giant being earlier than Neapolitian. The plants are very uniform in growth, dwarf and compact, seldom over 18 inches in height, and very productive. Fruits pendant, mild and sweet, similar to Bull Nose in form.
, A variety of Mango Pepper which is of a desirable size Ruby Giant and shape for stuffing. A cross of Ruby King and Chinese Giant. Grows to large size and is very mild.
. , Its large, smooth, extremely heavy, very mild, thick California Wonder flesh, make this variety truly a wonder. Combining the excellent quality of the Pimento and the size of Crimson Giant, California Wonder is being grown for all purposes. Plants are sturdy, productive and . slightly spreading, bearing five to nine large glossy fruits to a setting, averaging
Royal King Pepper one-half pound each. Deserves the attention of every pepper grower.
, . A medium early, prolific, per- Pimento or Perfection fectly mild variety with ex- tremely thick flesh. On account of its thick flesh it will hold up for a long time, and is an excellent sort for canning whole.
Thi Red conical pod, about 2 inches long, very hot. Chili, Small Fine for pepper sauce and seasoning.
Fruit small, round, color rich scarlet, very Cherry Red t™
, Good variety for mangoes or pickling; very pro- Ruby King ductive and sweet.
7 ; This desirable variety is one of the largest Chinese Giant sweet peppers ever offered. The flesh is quite thick, very mild and remarkably sweet.
This large, early and pro- Large Bell, or Bull Nose ductive sort has the most pungent flavor of all the large peppers. Thick flesh.
; A variety of Sweet Pepper which matures very Neapolitan early. It grows about 8 inches long, and is re- markably sweet.
Long Red Cayenne The pods are long and slender; bright
: : red color and very pungent. This is an old-time favorite and is used extensively for bunching with pot-herbs.
World Beater or Sweet Mountain 7 >is splendid cross between Chinese Giant and Ruby King, and combines the size of one and the earliness of the other. It is exceedingly mild, very large and the color good. The flesh is very thick, making distant
shipment possible. Pepper Plants
In All The Leading Varieties.5 FRESH DAILY See Page 36.
California ‘Wonderiais. (2ueo sseewereest aoe
Gherry(jRed:...22455 (VR re Eee -10 40 1.00 3.50 ChiliftiSmall. sce Hee k | otha dae eer oine 256 oki) 40 1.00 3.75 Chinese. Giant 7s. 8228 WS ee cero eee » 0 40 1.35 5.00 Early Giant......... ae ae Baie eam shy Ly =40) 1500) 350 Large Bell or BullsNose!ecee ee eee eee -10 25 Yh VEE Long #Red' tCayenness 5.304 aoe eee eer 10 3) @6:«22.00Ss 3:50 Mammoth Golden Queen................. Po, oll) 35 861.00 §=3.75 Neapolitant.;....cjci:seiee acids ee Oe cee ee 10 35 100 3.50 Pimento or Perfection........ Wis aR eee -10 .30 85 2.00 RoyaleRing..6 <eccroe alter tevcioiacert cues eee ries -10 305 1.00 3.50 Ruby tGiantsn ic.) coe eoanie chester ore erent -10 40 1.35 5.00 Ruby. 2Rings ...< cbmc lott fect tic loleenow centeche toe eieeneters 10 -25 0 2.485 MOMEDO Foicsiece ais nsievenreiaiete cbateveloienetshesene ete werehenetewetoneteys 10 50 oe mare World Beater or Sweet Mountain.............. 10 350 061.00 393.75
Chinese Giant Pepper
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MAINE GROWN
SEED POTATOES
LET US QUOTE PRICES ON HIGHEST QUALITY SEED ON BASIS OF LOWEST MARKET VALUE
Potatoes will adapt themselves to various soil conditions as easily as most vegetables. however, on a sandy loam which contains a quantity of well rotted vegetable matter.
A better crop will be produced, A clover sod, vetches turned under in
the fall, or land which was heavily manured for a previous crop supply ideal conditions.
In preparing the seed the eyes should be cut so that the largest part of the surrounding flesh is situated toward the stem end, because the eyes of a potato always have a root system running toward that end and for that reason the sprouts
cannot draw moisture from the opposite direction.
If the ground you intend to use has produced a scabby crop previously
or the seed shows any trace of disease, the pieces should be disinfected as a preventative.
For a very early crop, run off furrows about three feet apart and about four inches deep. Drop the pieces about 15 inches apart in the furrows and cover to a depth of about 1% inches, gradually filling in the furrows to level as the vines grow larger. For main crop it is just as well to cover the eyes with four inches of soil at once. If fertilizer is used, apply it either in the row or broadcast before planting and be sure that it is thoroughly mixed with the soil so that the seed is not burned. Fresh stable manure will cause the potatoes to become scabby.
Just before the sprouts have appeared above the ground run a light harrow over them to kill the weeds and break up the crust. Continue weeding and harrowing until there is danger of breaking off too many sprouts. Cultivate thoroughly and frequently, being careful not to cut any of the roots, continuing until the vines have attained full growth and begin to spread.
Spraying for insects and blight is very necessary, Pyrox giving very satisfactory results.
The size and quality of the crop and the ability to resist disease is directly depen- dent upon the seed planted and no amount of cultivation or attention will offset the uncontrollable results of poor seed. Be sure of your crop and plant only the best Maine grown seed potatoes.
Red Bliss, or Bliss Triumph 2's, eS
in favor. The tubers are round and uniform in shape, eyes slightly depressed and of a beautiful bright red color, very hardy and vigorous, maturing with extra earlies.
Planted, grown
Canadian Certified Cobblers °'* ahineed
under the extremely rigid requirements of the Canadian Government, assuring finest quality clean seed, free from disease, uniform in size, true to type and from highly pro- ductive strains.
This variety is
; The biggest Potato and greatest pro- Trish Cobbler ducer known among the first early varieties. It will outyield all other early kinds and equal most of the later varieties. Fine quality, color a pure, creamy white, shape round to oblong and smooth. Vines very stocky, with dark foliage.
For a generation the standard Potato of Early Rose the whole country for earliness, yield, thrift, beauty and table qualities, because it always succeeds well in any soil. Our stock is strictly pure.
Green Mountain White skin, flat, oval form,
- smooth, of good appearance; ex- cellent table quality. Ripens slowly, and is a good keeper. Valuable for late crops. Now taking the lead in all markets.
, A very desirable main crop variety proven Gold Coin to be very hardy, of vigorous growth, most productive, of the very best quality. The tubers are slightly oblong, rather broad and quite thick through. The eyes are small, and there is but little waste in paring. The skin is thin, smooth and glossy, of a light golden tint.
; Medium late, of good size and quality, White Star white in color; eyes flush with the skin and a good keeper.
Its shape is a little oblong and slightly flat- Norcross tened, the skin is finely netted or rusty, which always indicates good cooking and eating qualities. The tubers are large and very uniform, maturing medium early.
Norcross This very popular local variety has gained
Dakota Red favor due to its very productive and fine cooking qualities. It often brings a higher price in Balti- more markets than the most fancy table stock from New York and Maine. Used for late crop only. Let us quote.
, ; Rapidly gaining popularity in Michigan Russet Maryland due to excellent quality and exceptionally high yield. We offer specially selected seed.
SEED SWEET POTATOES Elzey’s Improved The strain used every year by
Maryland’s most successful sweet potato growers. Yields 25 to 50 per cent more marketable stock and sells higher than any other. Dry and sweet; decidedly the best of all. Prices subject to market fluctua- tions. Let us quote.
Sweet Potato Plants sce Page 36.
Semesan Bel
This instantaneous dip treatment for both white and sweet pota- toes is fast replacing all formerly prac- tised methods of seed potato disinfection. Semesan Bel exerts an invigorating effect upon plant growth by removing disease handicaps and repell- ing the attacks of soil-borne organisms so that yields are greatly increased. Ask for Semesan Bel booklet. 1 lb. treats 16 to 22 bushel. Prices—1 Ib. $1.75; 5 Ibs. $8.00.
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RADISHES
1 oz. for 100 feet of drill; 9 lbs. per acre.
Light, sandy soil, rich in organic matter is essential to produce crisp and tender radishes. For an early crop sow the seed as soon as the ground can be worked, in drills 6 to 10 inches apart, cover- ing the seed half an inch deep. When the plants are well started, thin out to one inch apart in the drills. Frequent watering in dry weather is very beneficial as high quality is largely dependent upon rapid growth. For a continuous supply, successive plantings should be made at intervals of 10 days to two weeks, selecting varieties best suited for the season.
Extra Early Scarlet Globe (Outdoor Forcing )
From Specially Selected Transplanted Roots
This is the market gardener’s favorite as a forcing Radish, very early; mild and crisp, juicy and tender; top small, will stand heat without becoming pithy. One of the best selling and most attrac- tive Radishes on account of its bright scarlet color and handsome shape. Our stock of this is the very best, selected with special care as to size, shape, color and earliness, and market gardeners will find it a money maker, as it is just right in every respect. Pkt., 10c; %4 Ib., 20c; lb., 60c; 10 Ibs., $5.50; 100 Ibs., $50.00.
Greenhouse Forcing Scarlet Globe ,this strain has
een especially bred to meet the very exacting requirements of greenhouse cultiva- tion, producing quickly a highly marketable crop of uniformly shaped radishes of fine quality.
Extra Early Deep Scarlet Turnip Peer scarlet,
turnip shaped, small top. Desirable for frames or outside.
Early Deep Scarlet Turnip For outdoor sowing this
is the most important in the Baltimore market, thousands of pounds being annually used. Our stock is the very best. It has a rich scarlet color, ball shape, a little larger top and matures a week later than the forcing varieties.
wy -J The color is a bright scarlet and white. It is Ruby Pearl extremely quick to mature, being ready for the table in 20 days from the time of sowing the seed. It is invaluable for forcing under glass as well as for growth in the open air. The skin is very smooth, and its clear color gives it an appetizing appear- Extra Early Scarlet Globe Outdoor Forcing ence on fhe table. Its flavor is excellent, and its qualities high in all respects.
; , , One of the handsomest of the Turnip Radishes for early planting Early Scarlet Turnip, White Tipped outdoors. Roots slightly flattened on the under side, color very
deep scarlet with a white tip; flesh white and of the best quality.
Crimson Giant A variety combining earliness and
great size. It grows much larger than other extra early varieties, but does not become pithy even when fully twice as large in diameter and a week older; beautiful crimson-carmine; turnip-shaped; flesh firm, crisp and tender. We recommend it for outdoor garden planting as well as for greenhouse forcing.
Round Scarlet China This variety of China Rad-
ish may be sown at inter- vals from spring until autumn. Matures in from six to seven weeks, and is much hardier than most other varieties. Valuable as a winter Radish, as well as for summer. Its handsome round shape, rich scarlet color and pure white flesh commend it to all.
Golden Globe Second early, grows to a good size;
: stands the heat well; very popular with market gardeners; a beautiful golden yellow, flesh crisp and tender.
PRICES
Pkt. %4Lb. Lb. California Mammoth ROGGE IIc Or SiON Sm-cOmor-o0 Greenhouse Forcing Scarlet Globe... .10 25 .75 Improved Half-Long Black Spanish... .10 .30 -90 Long BlackiSpanish.!. osos. sees -6 10 25 -85 (New) Round Scarlet China.......... -10 35 =. 11.00 White Chinese New Celestial........ 10 .25 .75 White Round Spanish............... 10 -30 85 y ALL OTHER VARIETIES............ 10 -25 075 --
Early Scarlet Turnip, White Tipped
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RADISHES (Continued)
Color is a scarlet rose, shading to a waxy white at the French Breakfast tip; quick growth, mild and tender, good for forcing.
Feton’s Model White Box (Forcing) 1 is of mest, handsome
shape, very early and has but few leaves, thus making it of special value for growing in hotbeds or “boxes,” and one-third more radishes can be grown in the same space than with most other sorts. It is of clear white color, solid, juicy and unsurpassed in flavor.
This is the standard extra early long scarlet market variety, Long Scarlet short top, long scarlet roots; crisp, fine flavor.
,. . ; It fully equals in crisp, tender flesh and mild flavor White Icicle Radish ; popular White Vienna or Lady Finger, while it is as early as Long Scarlet Short Top. Planted in spring the young Radishes are ready for use in 20 to 25 days from sowing the seed, and their long, slender form and pure paper-white skin are most attractive when bunched for market.
Cincinnati Market (“Glass Radish”) A selected strain of the Long Scar-
let, growing to slightly larger size fully as early and
darker in coloring.
ae , The color at top is crimson, running into pink at [mpi oved Chartier middle, and from thence downward is pure waxy white. It is of a very quick growth, and ready for use nearly as early as Long Scarlet. Exceedingly tender and crisp.
a This variety is a cross between Wood’s Early Frame and Pearl For cling White Strasburg. The color is a pearl white with a fine waxy appearance, very firm and solid. They will remain in good condition longer than any other extra early variety. White Icicle
Long White Vienna, or Lady Finger [2's \.ih° paafs
in cultivation; it is most beautiful in shape, white in color, both skin and flesh are pure snow-white, crisp, brittle, and of rapid growth. Highly recommended.
New White Strasburg A very new desirable summer variety, a
favorite with our market gardeners. Skin and flesh both white. It is excellent quality and a quick grower.
Perpetual White Summer 1s variety introduced by us, has
given splendid satisfaction to all who have tried it. They are pure white, of uniform good quality, crisp and brit- tle, and they keep longer in a fit condition for the table than any variety we know of, hence their name. Perpetual White Summer can be sown any time of the year, and will always produce good radishes fit for market earlier than the Chartier, and keeps in perfect shape for marketing about four weeks, or longer for home use.
, Quick growing and therefore very early. Of the White Stuttgart largest size, and both flesh and skin are pure white; quality fine, firm, and brittle. Can be pulled for use at any stage.
Large White Summer *®°%4,_smooth, very white, crisp, and ten-
der. The market gardener’s favorite for
WINTER VARIETIES White Chinese New Celestial
Large, stump-rooted Radish with white skin and flesh. Can be sown from July 1 to August 15, and will keep in prime condi- tion, mild in flavor, brittle, and never woody. Market gardners will find this a special seller.
summer use,
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White Strasburg White Round Spanish Root large, often five inches in diameter,
turnip-shaped, skin pure white, flesh white erisp and not becoming pithy, very compact and highly flavored; an excellent sort for winter, as the roots keep a long time.
Improved Half-Long, Black Spanish Radish 7's »°*
sort is intermediate in shape between the Old Round and Long Black Spanish, and much superior to either. Flesh mild, very sweet and crisp, never pithy, and is decidedly the best of all black radishes. If stored in damp sand in the cellar, they will keep all winter. , Like the Long White Spanish, except in Round Black Spanish §'*..,
; A splendid rose-red variety that keeps during winter; Chinese Rose tempting flavor and very crisp.
, , This variety is of a snow-white color, similar Long White Spanish to the White Strasburg in shape, but rather more stump-rooted.
Long Black Spanish Black skin, white flesh, very firm and solid,
good keeper, grows long and large.
, 4 Was first introduced into this country by California Mammoth the Chinese in California. It is pure white, about one foot long, and two or three inches through, tapering regularly to the tip. The flesh is tender and crisp, keeping well through the winter. Long Scarlet
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SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS
SPINACH
1 oz. to 100 ft. of drill; 12 to 15 lbs. per acre.
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OUR IMPROVED STRAINS ARE GROWN BY THE ORIGINATORS AND WHEN BETTER QUALITY IS PRODUCED WE ARE ALWAYS AMONG THE FIRST TO OFFER IT.
One of the most staple vegetables of the American table, possessing highly valuable and health giving qualities; easily grown, requiring but little attention and in sections where the soil is rich, very profitable crops are produced.
Select a rich piece of ground, the richer the better; and for late spring and early summer use, sow the seed during February, March and April in drills one foot to 20 inches apart, one-half to one inch deep. When the plants are well started thin out to 4 to 6 inches apart, or sow the seed thinly and allow all the plants to stand.
For winter and early spring use, sow either in drills or broadcast during August, September and October. A top dressing of Nitrate of Soda will make a vast improvement in the earliness, size and quality of the crop.
Virginia Blight Resistant Bloomsdale Savoy Spinach
Manns’ Reselected Bloomsdale Savoy
This strain has been developed in response to the urgent de- mand on the part of large spinach growers for an improve- ment in the quality of the regular commercial Bloomsdale grown in Holland.
The crops produced from it are so far superior in quality to the regular commercial stocks of Bloomsdale Savoy, that practically all large growers are using it to the exclusion of the un-selected stock. There is just a little difference in the prices of the seed but the market value of the crop is greatly increased. Manns’ Reselected Savoy cuts more bushels per acre because of its perfectly savoyed luxuriant growth, and commands a higher price per bushel because of its fancy quality.
The plants are large, heavy, uniform and in every way especially re-selected to match the ideal Bloomsdale Savoy type.
Virginia Blight Resistant Bloomsdale
A strain of Bloomsdale Savoy especially developed by the Virginia Experimental Station for the purpose of resisting the disease commonly called yellows. Used extensively in the vicinity of Norfolk and in other sections where blight is encountered.
Being an American sort, it matures very quickly and is therefore preferred by some growers for early Fall sowing. Our seed is grown from thoroughly reliable, genuine Vir- ginia Blight Resistant stock.
Old Dominion
longer, having about the same season of growth as our Extra Dark Green Savoy.
A later seeding type of Virginia Yellows Resistant Savoy which stands 12 to 15 days
With old Dominion it is now possible to
successfully grow an early spring crop on diseased soil, where it was previously necessary to take chances with the early seediug character of Virginia Blight Resistant.
9 4 Manns’ Extra Dark Green Savoy 4s, it important introductions of new strains having real merit, we are among the first in America to offer this improved type of Bloomsdale Savoy. It is only about two days later than Reselected, but the plants are larger, less liable to bolt to seed, more heavily crumpled and of more upright growth. The very dark green color, however, is its chief advantage and in making the selections for this deep color the plant breeder has also improved the strain in its savoyed charac- teristics and absolute freedom from smooth leaved plants. Some of the most successful spinach growers in this sec- tion have already reported this new strain a very profitable crop.
100 Lbs.
$17.50 15.00 15.00 17.50 20.00 25.00 15.00 16.00
Lb.
$ .75 75
PRICES 10 25 Lb. Lbs. Lbs.
Early Long Standing Savoy... $ .30 $2.00 $4.75 Extra Dark Green Savoy 1.75 Hollandia 1.90 Juliana
Long Season
Old Dominion
Reselected Bloomsdale Savoy.
Virginia Blight Resistant
Mr. A. Morris Todd conducted this trial for us under extremely poor weather conditions but was successful in
definitely proving some very important facts regarding the characteristics of these various seed stocks.
Manns’
proven seeds are your assurance of highest quality, in the varieties which serve your purpose best.
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Holland Field of Early Long Standing Savoy for Seed
Manns’ Early Long Standing Savoy N°":
ly as early as reselected savoy but has the very valuable advantage of standing in perfect condition, without bolting to seed, 10 to 14 days longer than other varieties. This feature is worth thousands of dollars to spinach growers, for with this variety it is possible to market the crop when it is convenient and advantageous for the grower to do so. Many severe losses have been incurred because cutters were not available, weather eonditions unfavorable, or prices were too low, but Early Long Standing will wait for cutters, for weather, and for prices.
Long Season Very successfully grown for supplying
local markets during warm weather when other varieties have gone to seed. The beautiful large plants are in prime condition in about 50 days and remain market- able for 15 to 20 days. Somewhat earlier than Juliana and producing extremely dark glossy green leaves, thoroughly savoyed, thick and firm in texture.
Princess Juliana Greatly resembling savoy as the
picture opposite will show; much slower in growth, however, and very late in going to seed. The ideal variety for late spring sowing, as it thrives well in warm weather and is in great demand as long as the weather permits shipping.
Hollandia—Giant Smooth Leaved Te: ™st
popular variety in Holland for home use and largely used by Western packers of fancy canned goods because of its excellent quality and very dark green color. The flat, extremely heavy leaves do not ship well but are ideal for the grower who contracts bv weight.
Southland Summer New special strain of Swiss
: : Chard more closely resembling real spinach, producing large heavily crumpled leaves of a bright green color. Will eventually replace New Zealand.
(TETRAGONIA EXPANSA) Not related
New Zealand to regular spinaches but forming larger
spreading plants producing fleshy brittle tips and leaves which
ne used as spinach. Of delightful flavor and practically ever- earing.
Princess Juliana Grown by KRASTEL BROS. LET US QUOTE NITRATE OF SODA AND FERTILIZERS
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SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS
SALSIFY
OR OYSTER PLANT 1 oz. for 50 feet of drill.
Requires a well enriched, mellow soil, which, previous to sowing the seeds, should be stirred to a depth of 18 inches. Sow early in the spring in drills 15 inches apart; cover the seed with fine soil 1% inches in depth, and when the plants are strong enough | thin out to 6 inches apart. As the leaves resemble grass, be careful they are not mistaken for it when weeding.
Mammoth Sandwich Is-
A new and improved type, land producing roots of nearly double the size and weight of the old varieties; mild and delicately flavored.
RHUBARB or Pie Plant
Sow in April or May, in drills 1 foot apart; when 3 or 4 inches high, thin out in rows 6 to 10 inches apart. Transplant the ensuing fall or spring in rich soil. Set out the roots 3 to 4 feet apart each way; the following spring it will be fit to use.
, t¢y Very large, the finest Victoria cooking variety. RHUBARB ROOTS—See Page 36.
SORREL BROAD AND NARROW LEAVED
A hardy plant grown for its leaves, which are used as boiling “greens” or salad. Seed should be sown thinly in drills early in spring. When well started thin out to stand 4 to 6 inches apart in the row. The leaves can be gathered for use at any time after the plants are well started in growth, and the roots will continue to produce a further supply. The plant is entirely hardy, and, starting into growth early the following spring, will afford a large supply of fine “greens” quite early. - 7
Mammoth Sandwich Island Salsify
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Improved Hubbard
HERBS Pkt. Oz. %Lb. AMES ie ey opens saxcrcier reso andes ave emt ee CF al. £2 SB fs el) Basil hacer omietek cen nenere 2 ccarsnomnrsgatein choveps cena -10 15 .50 Caraway i lb: 25 ceca ci ee deciow mee teens us -10 LD) Coriander? Soe scsccrie eee low bicds secrete 10 15 SH Dillextraplarcge.w ba. coCaee eer ene -10 15 25 Fennel 1pse6250. 7 eee seeker oe -10 25 -75 Lavender) isanc ce scene heron -10 -25 -75 Marjoram3« sweet: / 10sec} ae eee 10 25 -75 Sage jcysrdt Weicchantem aca roevole cle ste ane eehaee 10 40 1.25 Summer” Savoryc ccs donee cece onic 10 -20 50
Thyme
” Giant Summer Straightneck
‘ SQUASH
1 oz. of bush sorts to 40 hills; larga seeded 15 hills. 2 Ibs. of bush sorts to acre; large seeded 3 to 4 to acre.
Squashes, like other vines, are partial.to a light, dry, rich soil. Plant the running varieties in hills 10 feet apart each way; thin out to three plants in a hill. Cultivate frequently until the vines commence running, after which do not work the soil deep. Use Paris Green to destroy bugs, as with Cucumbers. Plant Bush Squashes in hills 5 feet apart each way; thin out to four plants in a hill.
Extra Early White Bush Squash
Extra Early Jersey White Bush Scallop
This is an improved strain of the Old White Bush. It sets fruit 10 days earlier, of a beautiful clear waxy white. Very productive and shows less ridge or scallop; containing a larger amount of solid flesh. ; Preferred by many market gardeners Green Tinted by reason of true decided light green color, even when fully matured. A superior
Buena Vista Summer Crookneck 4 superior
summer crookneck, heavily warted, of a very deep orange color, large size, of excellent quality and highly productive. , Produces pale Cocozza Large Green Italian ret trait 3 feet long and 3 to 4 inches in diameter; very straight if vines are trailed so that squashes are suspended. The numerous runners are sometimes cut, bunched and sold for boiling greens. Well-known winter variety, with very hard Hubbard firm shell, fine grain, sweet and rich flavor, and excellent for table use. A splendid keeper.
Po: , Flesh red, of fine flavor Winter Crookneck ra" doa keeper
A fall and winter variety Boston Marrow regarded very highly in the markets. Oval form, pointed, thin rind, fine grain; salmon-colored flesh, remarkably sweet and delicious. Keeps well in winter and will boil dry as a mealy potato. An improvement in quality and shape over its parent Summer Crookneck; measures 18 to 20 inches long, of a deep orange color and packs well for shipping.
PRICES % Lb. $ .40
RHUBARB Victoria
Mammoth Sandwich Island SORREL Large-Leaved French Narrow Leaved SQUASH Boston Marrow (10 lbs. $6.00) Cocozza Large Green Italian Extra Early Jersey White Bush Scallop Giant Summer Straightneck Golden Hubbard Green Tinted Green Hubbard Improved Buena Vista Summer Crookneck Winter Crookneck
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TOMATOES
1 oz. to 2,000 plants; % Ib. per acre.
All our tomato seeds are grown from stocks, exclusively for seed purposes, by the originators, experienced growers and experts. We are fully convinced of the merit of all new varieties before placing them in our catalog, and therefore strongly recommend our strains as being absolutely reliable.
For early, the seed should be sown in hotbeds during February or the first week in March, in drills 5 inches apart and half an inch deep. Later sowing may be made until the last of April. When the plants are 3 or 4 inches high they should be set out 4 or 5 inches apart in another hotbed or cold frame, or removed into small pots allowing a single plant to the pot. Expose to the air as much as possible to harden. Water freely at time of transplanting, and shelter from the sun a few days until the plants are established. Cultivate thoroughly as long as the vines will permit, but the last two or three workings should be very shallow or the crop may be badly injured, especially if the cultivator is run too near the plants.
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Extra Early Varieties
An extra early, large tomato Improved Advance of high quality, round or
slightly flattened shape, and exceptionally smooth for such an early variety. As early and hardy as Earliana and yield- ing more fruit both in the first and subsequent pickings. It is more shapely, more free from cracks and shows less green about the stem than other extra early sorts. With Improved Advance the grower can produce a crop which will stand superior in appearance and quality, in compe- tition with the other extra earlies and command the fancy
prices of an early market. 3 Dr. Fred J. Pritchard of the U. S. Dept. Break O Day of Agriculture describes his new crea- tion as follows: “Very productive, early variety, highly re- sistant to wilt and somewhat resistant to blights. Fruits large, smooth, meaty, red, globular.”
It is a cross between Marglobe and Marvana combining the quality, appearance and yield of Marglobe with the early type vine growth of Marvana. Both parent stocks are dis- ease resistant. Trials in Florida, and in the North indicate that Break O’Day will become the most important early tomato, as it is about ten days earlier than Marglobe, and while it is slightly smaller it is an excellent shipper as well as a good canners variety.
Dr. Pritchard’s success in plant breeding and his recom- mendation of this variety should lead every market gardener to make at least a trial planting for comparison with present
favorites.
2 ; This is an _ ex- = Sparks Earliana tremely early vari- |= ety and produces large clusters of fair-size fruits, which are very uniform in size and shape. It is hardy, and can be set out early. Color of flesh deep red, very solid and fine flavor.
PRICES
Pkt. Oz. 14 Lb. Lb. Bonny Bests: 32.5 =. $ 10 $ .30 $1.00 $3.50 Break! O'Day... :..... 25 pa) cao) 0.00 Chalk’s Early Jewel.. .10 .30 85 3.00 Cometi sa /Sheioedncess -10 1.00 3.00 Sat Early Canadian....... 25 -60 2.00 7.00 Early Detroit........ -10 50 1.50 5.00 MNOrMOusie eee -10 40 1.25 4.00 Greater Baltimore... .10 25 60 2.00 Improved Advance.... .10 0 1.50 5.00 IXL Extra Early..... 10 30 -90 3.00 John ‘Baer:. 220 eee-- 10 30 85 3.00 King of the Earlies.. .10 .30 -90 3.50 Kelley's Redi-=.n-a5- -10 25 45 2.50 Livingston’s Beauty... .10 .30 -90 3.00 Livingston’s Globe.... .10 roo 1200) «63:50 Livingston’s Paragon. .10 AD 3 2.00 Marglobe Special ..... .25 45 1.35 £5.00 Maryland Pride ..._.. 10 25 -60 2.00 Matchless) 2235-55-52: 10 .25 -60 2.00 Pemberton pees eee 25 1.00 3.00 10.00 Ponderosa 6282230 10 50 1.50 5.00 Eritchard eq oe 25 45 1.35 5.00 fed. Rock £232". 2.506 10 20 .60 2.00 Scarlet Topper....... 20 45 #135 5.00 Sparks’ Earliana..... 10 .30 -90 3.00 Stone (Improved).... .10 25 <i) 2:50 SNCCESS!. ... Beene 10 .30 85 3.00 Wilt Resistant....... -10 <20 75 8 §©6.2.50 Wisdom Tomato ___.. 10 25 60 2.00 Pear Shaped Red..... .10 30 ~=:11.00 Sag Pear Shaped Yellow... .10 30 =61.00 Yellow Plum......... 10 30 ~=—-:1.00
Our special strain of Bonny Best has Bonny Best become a favorite among large grow- ers for the early market. It is truly so superior to the ordinary stocks that it might rightfully be considered a new variety. It is earlier than Chalk’s Early Jewel, and within two or three days as early as Earliana. Very pro- lific, with liberal foliage to protect the fruit from the sun. The beautiful scarlet-red fruit is set in clusters of 5 or more. Its great characteristic is that it ripens each set-
ting of fruit nearly all at once, and ripens evenly all over
up to the stem. I want to say a word of praise for your special strain of Bonny Best Tomato. For heavy cropping, large size, and earliness and smoothness, it can not be beat. It will suit any critical market gardener if he wants the best strain obtainable. I have been growing Bonny Best To- matoes for 20 years and have paid as much as $5.00 per ounce, but I must say that you have about the best strain
I ever used. They are extra fine. Geo. T. Robinson, . Md.
3 Ripens 10 days later than Chalk’s Early Jewel sparks’ Earliana, but more desirable for home use, as fruits are thicker through and more solid, comparing favorably with the later maturing sorts. Color bright scarlet and quality very best.
John Baer
A second early variety, maturing 10 days later than the King of the Earlies. Fruit
is borne in clusters of 3, of bright red color, averaging 3 inches across and 2% inches from stem to blossom end.
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SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS
TOMATOES
Marglobe Special
° L ; Greater Baltimore %2°8°.
a prolific bearer and fine shipper.
Ponderosa
smooth, solid, bright second early Tomato;
The largest purple fruited Tomato in culti- vation; very solid and of finest quality.
Manns’ Improved Stone This variety has at-
tained great favor with canners and market gardeners everywhere. Its solidity and carrying qualities are remarkable. Its color is a desirable red; in shape perfectly smooth, and thicker from stem to blossom end than most varieties, making it most handsome
and salable.
> , In developing this wilt-proof strain Wilt Resistant the plant breeder has made his se- jiections from a strain of the very highest quality in points of production, size, flavor, weight, thickness of skin and color. A very profitable main crop sort.
Second Early and Main Crop Varieties
Different entirely from all the new cross Pemberton breeds of the Marglobe, Break O’Day and Scarlet Topper types and not to be confused with any of them. Pemberton is a large, solid, smooth, deep oval shaped, main crop variety of a brilliant scarlet color all through; it yields a heavy crop commanding highest prices for either market or packing house purposes. Our stock of this extremely popu-
Marglobe Special lar variety is far superior to the
average and we have received many unsolicited testimonials complimenting us on its excellent quality.
It produces heavy yields of large smooth, globular, meaty, red fruits. They have a delightful flavor, and are covered with a thick skin which hinders cracking. More- over, the plants shade the fruits well and thus protect them from sun-scald.
e . The last intro- Scarlet Topper or Pritchard (he, last | intro: late Dr. Pritchard and considered by many to be superior to his Marglobe. It is a self-topping disease-resistant sort, heavily productive, of good color and in appearance almost identical to Marglobe. Highly valuable for market garden
use, for shipping and packing.
, Since our introduction of it in 1905 Maryland Pride it has been grown with great suc- cess by canners and market gardeners, who pronounce it “the very best second early and main crop Tomato they have ever grown.” The fruit is a beautiful bright red color, magnifi- cent size and handsome, smooth shape. The vines grow vig- orously and produce abundantly until killed by frost.
B. B. Tomato For description see New Stone.
So named on account of the large size of Tomatoes, which are very solid and smooth.
Enormous Quality good.
; The following small-fruited Preserving Tomatoes varieties are used for mak-
ing preserves, and are also quite ornamental while growing in the garden:
Pear-Shaped Red—Pear-Shaped Yellow—Yellow Plum PRICES—PAGE 33
Maryland Pride Tomato
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TOMATOES (Continued)
Prices—Page 33
One of the most popular varieties for general crop. Red Rock Very productive, yielding one-third more tomatoes than New Stone; the vines are very vigorous and have dense pro- tective foliage. The brilliant red fruit has very tough skin and is not apt to crack from wet weather.
RUTABAGAS OR SWEDES
Rutabagas require about four weeks longer to mature than ordinary varieties of turnips, but are more solid, of firmer flesh and therefore keep later into the spring. They are for this reason more desirable for storage, while turnips are better adapted for the early market. Sow during July either in drills or broadcast.
, Grown for a number of years in the New Canadian North and held very closely by pri-
vate individuals, the seed of this variety has always been extremely difficult to procure in a true and reliable type. After three years of searching and checking in our trial grounds, we have found the correct strain and offer it with every assurance that it will soon become the only Rutabaga grown in this section.
Neckless Purple Top Our superb strain of this
excellent variety has be- come a favorite because of its hardy and productive nature. “33 : The fiesh is sweet and solid, excellent for table use or stock feeding. : Red Rock Tomato
TURNIPS
1 oz. to 150 feet of drill; 1 lb. per acre.
Being primarily a cool weather vegetable, turnips thrive best when planted in early spring or in the fall. For spring crop sow the seed early in April, while for fall and winter use, plantings should be made from July to August. Sow in rows not less than 18 inches apart and one-half to three-quarters of an inch deep. A very popular method, however, is to broadcast the seed between rows of corn or in the cultivated orchard. Proper control of root maggots is effected by rotation of crops, the use of commercial fertilizers in- stead of manure and the application of Mag-o-tite or other carbolic acid emulsion.
, Pure white all over and perfectly Extra Early Six Weeks inne white au yer, one,
Extra Early Purple Top Milan 4 ‘bite variety, pur-
ple-top and strap leaf. This, with the White Milan, is the earliest of all turnips. Remains in good condition a long time.
, Sure to become very popular with Market Gar- Autumn King deners; clear yellow with green tinged top, szlobular and of large size.
White Early Flat Dutch A standard variety, good size,
pure white; small top, few leaves and very sweet.
Grown chiefly for its abundance of tops, surpassing Double Duty Seven Top in production and quality. Also forms a pure white semi-globe root, which is sweet and tender.
Yellow Globe Orange Jelly One of the best for general
crop; flesh firm and sweet;
grows to a large size; splendid for table or stock, and keeps well until late in spring.
, Also known as Red Top White Globe.
Purple Top White Globe This excellent turnip is decidedly the
most popular variety and more extensively grown than any other. The roots
are globular, very handsome and of superior quality; either for table use or
stock feeding purposes. It is a heavy producer, early, of rapid growth, and one of the best for winter storage.
Cow Horn Mew heavy cropper, a quick grower, most practical for stock
BES
Purple Top White Globe Turni A - F ee fee P P Seven Top This variety is principally planted in the South for the green tops which are produced very abundantly. FOR GREENS—See Broccoli—Page 7.
. PRICES fe RUTABAGA - %Lb. Lb. TURNIP Pkt. 1% Lb. eckless Purple Top $510) $5 2258 ($1275 Extra Early Six Weeks .20 New Canadian AO 1.25 Double Duty aN -40
J Purple Top White Glob “ 15 Cae King. 20 83= 50 Seven Tog. aby ses 20 w Horn 15 40 White Early Flat Dutch 15 25 75 Yellow Globe Orange Jelly -20
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SUPERIOR VEGETABLE PLANTS
MANNS’ VEGETABLE PLANTS AND ROOTS
We are large producers of the following plants and can fill orders daily with fresh, strong, stocky’plants, grown from the best strains of seed. Varieties not grown by ourselves are contracted for with the most reliable and trustworthy plant growers in this section, who, we know from experience, produce only the best plants.
Let us Quote in Lots of 1000 or More
CABBAGE PLANTS. Frame-grown and transplanted. (Ready in March and April.) Early Jersey Wakefield. Charleston Large Wakefield. Copenhagen Market. Golden Acre. All Head or New Early.
Postpaid, per 100, 50c.
FROST-PROOF PLANTS—Same prices.
CABBAGE PLANTS. Field-grown, strong and stocky. (Ready May and June.)
All Head Early.
Early Flat Dutch.
Succession.
Improved Lupton.
Large Late Flat Dutch.
Imperial Drumhead Savoy. Postpaid, per 100, 50c.
CABBAGE PLANTS. For late planting.
and October.)
Extra Early Jersey Wakefield.
Charleston, or Large Wakefield.
All Head, or New Early.
Postpaid, per 100, 50c. CAULIFLOWER PLANTS. (Ready
August.)
Postpaid, per doz., 25c; 100, $1.50.
BORECOLE PLANTS.
Hardy Winter. Dwarf Green Scotch.
Postpaid, per 100, 75c.
CELERY PLANTS. (Ready in July.)
Self-Blanching. Giant Pascal.
Golden Plume. Winter Queen.
Postpaid, per 100, $1.10.
EGG PLANTS. (Ready in May and June.)
Mammoth Imp. Purple. Black Beauty.
Postpaid, per doz., 25c; 100, $1.50.
(Ready September
in March, July and
(Ready in May and June.)
LETTUCE PLANTS. and October.)
Postpaid, per 100, 50c.
(Ready in March, April, September
PEPPER PLANTS. Ruby Giant. Chinese Giant. Perfection. Ruby King. Bull Nose. Needle.
Postpaid, per doz., 25c; 100, $1.50. SWEET POTATO PLANTS. (Ready May and June.)
Up Rivers. Big Stems. Yellow Jerseys. Postpaid, per 100, $1.00. TOMATO PLANTS. Hotbed grown. May.) Advance. Bonny Best. Postpaid, per doz., 20c; 100, 75c. TOMATO PLANTS. Field-grown plants. July.) Maryland Pride. New Stone. Red Rock. Greater Baltimore.
By express, per 100, 60c.
POTTED VEGETABLE PLANTS
Success with transplanting plants depends largely on the condition of the root system. Plants with well established roots, thoroughly protected with soil, are best prepared to withstand adverse weather conditions. We offer strong, well rooted stocky plants from 2-inch pots as follows:
EGG PLANTS PEPPERS TOMATOES 5e each; 50c doz.; $3.75 per 100.
ASPARAGUS ROOTS
From one to two years may be saved by planting Asparagus Roots instead of seed. Choice, 2-year-old roots, Palmetto and Mary Washington.
$1.25 per 100; $8.50 per 1,000.
(Ready in May and June.)
(Ready in April and Marglobe.
(Ready June and
HORSERADISH ROOTS. Maliner Kren or Bohemian.
Postpaid, doz., 25c; 100, $1.25.
RHUBARB ROOTS. Best market varieties. Postpaid, each, 15c; doz., $1.50; 100, $9.00.
STRAWBERRY PLANTS
OCTOBER 15th TO MAY 10th.
We can supply fresh, strong, healthy plants of all the lead- ing varieties in any quantity. Following is a partial list of the most popular sorts for planting in the vicinity of Baltimore.
Blakemore. Extra early. Big Joe. Midseason. Chesapeake. Late, very productive.
$1.00 per 100; $7.50 per 1,000.
EVERBEARING
MASTODON. Undoubtedly the best everbearing variety in culti- vation, producing a large crop of high quality fruit the same year they are set out. The main crop ripens in the fall.
$1.25 per 100; 1,000, $10.00. Postage or expressage extra.
Get Our Price on Berry Boxes
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For Beauty and Permanence
Lawn Grass Seed is not a distinct standard variety which can be sold at a standard market price, but is a mixture containing many varieties blended to meet certain requirements. The price is determined entirely by the value and proportions of the various grasses used in the mixture.
Cheap lawn mixtures are the most expensive to sow because they contain only a small percent- age of high germinating seed of the desirable varieties and large proportions of the cheap, undesir- able grasses and chaff.
Manns’ Superior Lawn Grass Seed is a correctly proportioned mixture of the very best varieties of grasses blended according to a formula which has resulted from many years of study and experi- ence. Every variety included has its special duty to perform in the quick production and steady maintenance of a beautiful and permanent lawn.
MANNS’ SHADY PLACE LAWN SEED
Contains only those grasses which are best adapted for growing under trees and in shaded spots. It quickly pro- PRICES duces an abundant and even growth of beautiful grass,
h ing i 1 d 1 ith ou 2 laze Superioe aizearen eee ne ee ae eat Ela Lbs Evergreen Shady Place Superior MANNS’ EVERGREEN LAWN SEED peer On Spo a a! CS mere | eee oe S825 Is a good, clean mixture of high germinating stock, strictly pure and of low weed content. Not as permanent as our iF A Ae eee Se 1 AQP ee HIS Superior mixture, but well worth the price. PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND Zh erer Sede es Ola ee ee 5.00 BENT GRASS 100... L250 1) DIOL ee 18.00
For Putting greens, and finest lawns. $1.75 per Ib. Let Us Quote Quantity Prices. LL ALL a CLEC Oe
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SUPERIOR FARM SEEDS
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FARM SEEDS
Our fair dealing and conservative methods have resulted in an enormous increase in the volume of our field seed busi- ness, and we are thoroughly convinced that high quality seed at a reasonable price will make many more pleased customers
during this year.
Our experience in this line and our equipment protect you from the many losses which must result from the planting of inferior seed, which is expensive at any price. All seeds offered must strictly conform to our high standards, and pur- chasers may depend upon our best efforts to supply only seed which is fresh, pure and free from weeds.
Continual market fluctuations make it impossible to quote firm prices here; changes are made almost daily. We shall, therefore, appreciate the opportunity to mail samples and quote the very latest price on any quantity.
When comparing quotations, consider both purity and germination.
GRASS SEEDS
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS. June Grass. (Poa pratensis.) Universally known; desirable for pastures and lawns. Sow in fall or spring at rate of 2 or 3 bushels per acre. Fancy clean seed.
RED TOP GRASS. (Agrostis vulgaris.) Thrives well in any soil, but best on low land; produces a firm sod. Sow 1 to 2 bushels per acre.
TIMOTHY. (Phleum pratense.) Well known variety. When ready to buy write for latest prices, whether a bag or a carload. (Bushel 45 pounds.)
ORCHARD GRASS. (Dactylis glomerata.) Extremely hardy and widely known. One of the earliest to start in spring; grows rapidly; furnishes an abundance of pasture the entire season. 1% to 2 bushels per acre. (Bushel 14 pounds.) RHODE ISLAND BENT GRASS. (Agrostis canina.) Valu- able for lawns. Sow 3 to 4 bushels per acre for lawn. 1% to 3 bushels for pasture. (Bushel 12 pounds.)
TALL MEADOW OAT GRASS. (Avena elatior.) Used for soiling. Succeeds well in sandy lands, and owing to its long, fibrous roots, stands cold and drought well. Sow 3 bushels per acre. (Bushel 10 pounds.)
SWEET VERNAL. (Anthoxanthum odoratum.) Very frag- rant, especially when bruised or cut. Mixed with other grasses for pasture it is quite valuable, as it starts early in the spring and grows until late in the fall. (Bushel 10 pounds.)
CREEPING BENT GRASS. (Agrostis stolonifera.) Excel- lent for pasture when mixed with other grasses; succeeds well in most situations and thrives in moist land. Sow 40 pounds per acre. (Bushel 14 pounds.)
WOOD MEADOW GRASS. (Poa nemoralis.) Recommended especially for low, wet pasture, or for lawns in damp, wet situations. It starts early in the spring and produces a beautiful green turf, which lasts a long time. (Bushel 14 pounds.)
DROUGHT RESISTING GRASSES
PERENNIAL RYE GRASS. (Lolium perenne.) Very nutri- tious; valuable for meadows or permanent pastures; rapid grower; most prominent grass in England. Sow 1 to 1% bushels per acre. (Bushel 24 lbs.)
4 MEADOW FESCUE. (Festuca pratensis.) Thrives in all “soil; excellent for permanent pastures; starts early; very productive. Sow 1 to 1% bushels per acre.
SHEEP’S FESCUE. (Festuca ovina.) Grows naturally on light, dry, sandy soils and mountain pastures; considered quite valuable mixed with other grasses for permanent early spring pasture. (About 12 pounds.)
HARD FESCUE. (Festuca duriuscula.) Not very produc- tive, but it is of a very fine quality, and thrives well in dry situations where many other grasses would fail, thus mak- ing a desirable pasture variety.
MILLET GERMAN OR GOLDEN MILLET. True Southern grown
German Millet Seed is far superior to Western grown seed.
HUNGARIAN GRASS. A very valuable forage plant of the Millet family, but not so coarse. Two to three weeks earlier than German Millet. ;
MANNS’ PERMANENT PASTURE MIXTURES
are giving wonderful results. They con- tain pure seed of high vitality, with varieties proportioned to meet the spe- cific requirements of our individual cus- tomers. Let us know your particular needs and we shall be pleased to quote ) attractive prices.
BIRD SEED FRESH, RECLEANED STOCK
Postage extra.
Canary) «sje aversremtarysieiel tele ie rlelae lb. 10c
Rapes «aad inervatyere cate ureters Ib. 10c
Millet eet coctiens teresa cuhevsteteonerrers lb. 10¢
SELON D irs .5 7 cosy or aloteveus wvaperotareeete Mite tere lb. 10c
Maw? %4~ bt; lOc’ setae a tetotete lb. 30c
Suntlowenr™ ot. cleisvswietae cs cvolerer eisicvers lb. 10¢
J ettucel (Seed a riciciererereiatereretcterersiers ..lb. 25¢
CBG Sa =~" Mixed (Canary Seed. .c.---.-e0«-s Ib. 10c Orchard Grass, - Cuttle Fish Bone................. lb. 40c
MISCELLANEOUS FIELD SEEDS
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CLOVERS
MEDIUM OR COMMON RED. (Trifolium pratense.) The Clover Seed of Commerce, and the most important and valu- able of the Clover family for agricultural purposes. Sow 15 pounds per acre. (Bushel 60 pounds.)
ALSIKE OR HYBRID. (Swedish.) (Trifolium hybridum.) Hardiest of all Clovers; perennial. On rich, moist soils it yields large quantities of hay or pasturage, as it forms a thick bottom; has fibrous roots like White Clover. Esteemed highly by bee keepers.
MAMMOTH CLOVER. (Trifolium pratense perenne.) Valu- able with other grasses for mixed hay; ripens about with Timothy. Being a rank grower, it is largely used for plow- ing under as a fertilizer.
WHITE DUTCH. (Trifolium repens.) Grows naturally in pastures in a great variety of soils and situations; indis- pensable in parks and lawns.
CRIMSON CLOVER. (Trifolium incarnatum.) Being an an- nual, it must be sown in July, August and September of each year, and, the spring following, can be cut for soiling by April 20th; for ensilage, May ist to 15th; for seed, about first week of June. Can be grown in corn, or any cultivated crop. Ten to fifteen pounds necessary to seed an acre. Cover with a light harrow. (Bushel 60 pounds.)
ALFALFA OR LUCERNE. (Medicago sativa.) This Clover claims to bear the palm as a forage plant, coming earliest in spring and remaining latest in fall. It delights in plenty of sun, being a veritable child of the sun; must be sown at the rate of from 10 to 25 pounds of seed per acre on well drained, well pulverized, deep soil after danger of freezing is over, and prefers sand or gravel sub-soil. Wet sub-soil is fatal to the plant. Roots 3 to 4 feet deep, and when well established lasts for years. 2 to 3 crops a year can be cut. Not recommended for pasture. (Bushel 60 pounds.)
BOKHARA OR WHITE BLOSSOM SWEET CLOVER. (Melilotus alba.) This slightly resembles Alfalfa in growth, but is much taller, with leafier and stiffer stems. It fre- quently grows 5 to 6 feet in height and branches freely, with slender spikes of small, fragrant, white flowers, which afford an excellent food for bees. (Bushel 60 pounds.)
JAPAN CLOVER. This makes most nutritious and desirable summer pasture. Grows well and spreads rapidly on poor lands, hillside and under the shade of trees. (Bushel 25
pounds.) DWARF ESSEX RAPE
This plant is extensively grown for forage, especially for sheep, and for green manure. Prepare the ground as for turnips and sow in June or July in rows two and a half feet apart at the rate of two and a half pounds of seed
per acre. SORGHUM OR CANE
EARLY AMBER SORGHUM. Furnishes a large yield of most nutritious forage, which can be fed either green or cured, and will yield two or three cuttings a year, stooling out thicker each time it is cut. It grows ten or twelve feet high. Sow at the rate of one peck per acre in drills three and a half to four feet apart.
EARLY ORANGE SORGHUM. This variety is similar in growth to Early Amber, but under fair conditions produces a heavier crop. It is better for stock feeding than the Amber.
CYCLONE SEED SOWER
Has a national reputation as absolutely the best hand sower on the market.
Price—$1.85 each
SUDAN GRASS
Sudan, the greatest forage crop, should be grown on every farm, where either hay or pasture is desired. It is highly resistant to drought and stands very heavy grazing. Yields from 2 to 10 tons per acre, is superior to either Millet or Sorghum in feeding quality, and may be fed in unlimited quantities.
Sow 10 to 20 pounds per acre, 1 to 1% inches deep, the highest quality hay resulting from heavy seeding. Should be harvested just before the heads appear, in the same manner as other grasses. Cures quickly and matures as early as Millet, the first cutting being ready in about 6 to 8 weeks.
Successive cuttings may be made every 30 to 45 days until frost. Highly recommended by the Government as being very nutritious and easily digestible. Being an annual, this must be seeded every year and therefore never becomes a
ars COW PEAS
There is no surer or cheaper means of improving and increasing the productiveness of our soils than by sowing the Cow Pea. It has the power to extract costly nitrogen from the atmosphere and to store the same in the vines and roots, so that the land is enriched and its condition improved. From five to nine tons of green fodder per acre have been produced. For ensilage they are unsurpassed. When it is desired to turn the whole crop under, as a soil improver, it is better to do so after the vines are partly dead. Cow Peas can be sown in May or June, at the rate of one and a half bushels per acre.
WHIPPOORWILL. A favorite early bunch-growing variety. A prime favorite in the North and West on account of its early maturity and habit of growth.
SOY OR SOJA BEANS
A Great Drought-Resisting Forage Crop, Producing Immense Quantities of Nutritious Food, Besides Being an Excellent Soil Improver.
The Soy Bean is coming right to the front as a great soil enricher, as a food for hogs or cattle, both in the green and dry state. To plow under in the green state it is certainly
one of the very best plants, next to Cow Peas.
CANADA FIELD PEAS
Sown in open weather during December, January, February and March, making large yields of most nutritious food, which can be used either green or cured for hay. It also makes a good green manuring crop to turn under, but not equal to Cow Peas. A light seeding of oats, rye or barley will increase the yield and help to support the vines when the crop comes to maturity. Ready for cutting in May and June, cures easily and makes splendid hay.
BUCKWHEAT
JAPANESE. This variety yields very largely. The kernels are larger than other sorts, but owing to its branching quali- ties it need not be sown so thickly.
SILVER HULL. A superior variety in every way to the ordinary Buckwheat whick it has almost entirely superseded.
OATS
WHITE SPRING OATS. Our best recleaned stock of these are Choice Northern grown, all heavy oats, which have been recleaned by us.
RUST-PROOF OATS. A favorite spring variety in the South, particularly where the land is rich; produces enor- mous yield, and excellent for cutting for hay.
WRITE for Samples and Prices on Most Profitable Varieties
WHEAT—RYE—BARLEY.
INOCULATE All Legumes
Alfalfa, all Clovers, Soy Beans, Cow Peas, Peas, Beans, Vetch, Peanuts with
NITRAGIN
Trade Mark Registered For profitable results, Agricultural Colleges advise inocu- lation for all legume seed, because it pays well in producing larger quality yields. Fresh, high count NITRAGIN, con- taining billions of nitrogen-gathering germs build up the soil. See Page 64
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INSECTICIDES
DUSTING AND SPRAYING MATERIALS
ANTROL DESTROYS ANTS IN THEIR NESTS
New Method “Gets” Them at Their Source—Safe, Permanent, Effective
The Antrol system is adapted to any size house or garden, composed of small glass containers and a special formula of syrup. The ants smell the syrup, eat it and then transmit its mild poison to the queen in the nest. Soon the entire ant colony is destroyed!
Prices—Antrol sets containing 4 con- tainers and 1 4-ounce bottle of syrup, 75c.; Antrol extra containers (each), 10c; Antrol syrup, 4-ounce bottles, 35c; pints, 85c.
ARSENATE OF LEAD
For destroying leaf- eating insects, not harmful to the foliage, greatly adhesive. Pow- dered arsenate of lead is more_ economical than other forms.
Prices—Powder, 1 Ib., 20c; 4 lbs., 60c; 100 lIbs., $12.50.
ARSENITE OF ZINC
Kills quicker than Arsenate of Lead, adhesive and less liable to burn foliage than Paris Green. Excellent for pota- toes. Lb., 25c; 4 lbs., 75c; 100 Ibs., $18.00.
BLACK LEAF 40
A highly concentrated solu- tion of Nicotine Sulphate, easily soluble in cold water. It is highly recommended by Experiment Stations and Spraying experts, for use against aphis and other suck- ing insects. Full directions on each package. Oz., 35c; 5 ozs., $1.00; 1 Ib. $2.10; 2 Ibs., 5 Ibs., $5.85; 10 Ibs., $10.15.
$3.10;
BORDEAUX (12% Per Cent Metallic Copper) Use 8 pounds to 50 gallons of water. For preventing many fungus growths, blights,
etc. May be_ either sprayed or dusted. Powder, 1 Ib., 20c; 4 Ibs., 60c; 100 Ibs., $12.50.
BORDEAUX-ARSENATE OF LEAD
3 to 7 pounds to 50 gallons of water.
To kill leaf-eating in- sects and control fun- gous diseases; a double purpose spray in one application. Lb., 25c; Av lbs:,, ac.
CORONA COPPERCARB
Grow clean wheat free from bunt or stinking smut and receive top prices for your crop. Corona Coppercarb is a dust recommended by experimental stations to be applied dry to seed wheat any time before sowing. Use 2% to 3 ounces per bushel of wheat. 5 Ibs., 75c.
CARBON DI-SULPHIDE
Specified by U. S. Dept. of Agricul- ture for treatment of soils to destroy grubs of the Japanese Beetle.
Also used for control of insects in grain.
Lb., 35c; 5 Ibs., $1.25; 100 Ibs., $11.00. Plus deposit on Drum.
Bean Beetle Dust and Sprays
BARIUM FLUOSILICATE Highly recommended by the Univer- sity of Tennessee Experimental Station.
Practically non-poisonous, can be either sprayed or dusted.
For Spraying 1 pound to 50 gallons. For Dusting 6 pounds per acre. 1 Ib. 25c; 100-lb. drum $20.00.
20—20—60 DUST $7.00 per 100 lbs.
DOW’S MAGNESIUM ARSENATE
Magnesium Arsenate (pure) 2-lb. pkg., 60c; 100-Ib. drum, $22.00. Magnesium Arsenate Dust Mixture,
4-lb. pkg., 60c; 100-Ilb. drum, $12.00.
KAY-SO A combined adhesive and spreader, making spray materials more economi- cal and effective, inexpensive. Use 1 pound to each 100 gallons of spray.
2-lb. pkg., 40c; 10-lb. pkg., $1.85.
CARBOLA
Is a white paint and a powerful dis- infectant combined in powder form. Just mix it with water and it’s ready to be applied with spray pump or brush.
Carbola applied to the walls, ceilings, partitions, nests, etc., of your poultry houses will help to prevent contagious diseases among your flock. It will aid in keeping your fowls free from profit- destroying ravages of lice and mites.
5 Ibs., 75c; 10 Ibs., $1.25; 50 Ibs., $5.00.
EVERGREEN 1-oz. bottles, 35c; 6-oz. bottles, $1.00; 16-oz. bottles, $2.00; 32-oz. bottles,
$3.50; 1-gal. bottles, $8.63; 5-gal. bot- tles, $38.75.
DAWG-GONE
Protect that evergreen. Keep dogs away. Remove cap and hang in lower branches of trees at points of ap- proach. 35c¢ tube, 3 for $1.00.
FORMALDEHYDE DUST
Is a seed and soil treating compound which controls seed borne diseases and when applied to the soil controls “damping off” and other root rots of vegetable and flower seedlings. Usually applied 1 lb. per 10 sq. ft. 1 Ib. 50c; 5 Ib. can 30¢ Ib.
FUNGTROGEN
An effective and scientific preventive and remedy for mildew, black spot and many fungus diseases of Roses and other plants. Dilute one part to 60 parts water. % pt., 75c; pint, $1.25.
OU RAY
SEED DISINFECTANTS
These effective seed disinfectants are sold by the Bayer-Semesan Company, a consolida- tion of E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Com- pany, Ine., and The Bayer Company, Ine. They comprise the following products: SEMESAN—For vegetable and flower seeds. 2 oz., 50c; 8 oz., $1.60; Ib., $2.75; 5 Ibs., $13.00.
SEMESAN, JR.—For corn. 4 0z., 50c; 1 lb., $1.75; 5 Ibs., $8.00.
SEMESAN BEL—For potatoes. 4 oz., 50c; 1 Ib., $1.75; 5 lbs., $8.00. CERESAN—For grains. 8 oz., 50c;
1 Ib. 75c; 5 Ibs.. $3.00.
~~ CyanocaS
A—To kill ants, rats, moles, fleas, bed bugs, moths, bats, grape mealy bugs, melon
i For Aphis, 34-Ib. re tin, 45c; Sale Hert Ibs Serb
Ibs., $3.00. G—For greenhouse, bulb, grain, soil,
household, warehouse fumigations. 5 lbs., $3.00; 25 Ibs., $10.00. FORMALDEHYDE
Extensively used in the preparation of potatoes for seed, as a preventative against potato scab and to destroy other germs on the seed. Will also control some forms of grain smut. For potatoes a solution of 1 pint to 15 or 20 gallons of water is made and cut pieces are soaked for 2 hours. One to two gallons of this will be sufficient for 1 bushel of seed. Pt., 45c.
LEMON OIL Soluble in water; will destroy Aphis, Rust, Scale, and Bugs on Palms, Ferns, Rose Bushes, ete. Highly recommended as a wash for dogs and other animals, destroying lice and relieving mange. 1% pt., 30c; 1 pt., 50c.; 1 qt., 85c:
LIME AND SULPHUR SOLUTION
The popular spray material for dor- mant spraying against scale and as a Summer spray against certain fungus diseases.
Lqts 35c3 1) salty %5e53 05) gal..o2-501 50 gal., 14c per gal.
DRY LIME AND SULPHUR Dormant Season: 12 Ibs. to 50 gallons. Growing Season: 3 lbs. to 50 gallons.
Just as effective as liquid but more eco- nomical because of the absence of water. Dis- solves readily in cold water and complies with Government _ specifica- tions. 1 lb., 30c; 5 Ibs., $1.25; 121% lbs., $1.50; 100 Ibs., $10.00.
INSECTICIDES J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. [41] DUSTING AND SPRAYING MATERIALS (Continued) NICO-FUMELIQUID RED ARROW ala Very powerful tobacco extract. Sol- E = uble in water. Guaranteed 40 per cent Beaune . Prices—Qt., 60c; gal., $1.40; 5 gals., _14-\b. tin, 75c; 1-Ib. tin, $2.00; 4 Ibs., $4.90; 10 gals., $8.50; 15 gals., $10.00 $5.85; 8 Ibs., $10.85. (plus $2.00 deposit on drum); 30 gal.,
NICO-FUME
This is the strongest tobacco paper on the market. Does not injure blooms and furnishes the easiest method of fumigation ever devised.
Tin box of 24 sheets, $1.25; 144 sheets, $4.75; 288 sheets, $8.25.
NICOTINE DUST
Extremely valuable for combating pea lice, aphis, etc. 100-Ilb. drum, $16.00.
PARIS GREEN
A poisonous, insoluble powder simi- lar to arsenic in its effects; used ex- tensively against potato bugs, worms and caterpillars, etc.
%4 Ib., 15c; 1 Ib., 45c; 5 Ibs., $2.00.
PURE PARA-DICHLOROBENZENE For Peach Borer Control
Very powerful and effective remedy just coming into general use as a re- sult of the experiments of the Depart- ment of Entomology. Should be ap- plied September 1st to October 10th, according to latitude. Some growers prefer to make two applications, the first being in the month of June. One pound is sufficient for 10 to 30 trees, according to size. It is not advisable to treat trees under 4 years of age with Para-Dichlorobenzene, and apple trees should never be treated.
1 Ib., 40c; 5 Ibs., per Ib., 35c; 10 lbs., per lb., 30c; 25 Ibs., per Ib., 22c; 100 lbs., per lb., 20c.
Kills Insects—Prevents Fungus and Diseases
Ub D's btctoealcaare atc mee Oncaea eae $ .50
Bis Der. ts syt e o ee iL teased 1.75 HV) LA Ss Seek ae eects CSE REN NTR NE 3.00 OUD EV exe oo chars isie.8 ano ahs aamiert ares aie 6.25 GD) Vi) oe eco Oa ere Cenk een renee Cet 7.25 OOM eee pect cet 2t sok Pestana ccs, sje, sedate 3 12.50 SOOpHD rr eet e et erates he shee sane 30.00
NICOTINE PYROX Combined spray for sucking and leaf eating insects. 10-0z. Jar, 50c; 40-oz. Can, $1.25.
Nes ess -. Dust with > : ~ A complete dust that Ox y will control black-spot, roses and all flowers in general. With Nicotine—1 Ib., 75c; 5 Ibs., $3.00. GRAPE DUST powder fungicide, very efficient in de- stroying mildews and _ preventing
4 es Po omo-Green SE mildew, and insects on 1 Ib., 50c; 5 Ibs., $1.75. A readily diffusible, light weight blights. 5 lbs., 80c.
efficient contact
Economical and spray, non-poisonous, will not injure
blossoms, foliage of fruit; positive death to all types of insects. Poison sprays only kill if eaten, while Red Arrow Pyrethrum Spray kills every insect it strikes.
1 0z., makingr4sto 6;calee..-...5-- Sieop 1% pt., making 17 to 25 gal........ 1.00 14 pt., making 35 to 50 gal....... 1.75 pt. making 470) to! 150feal. 22... - 3.29 1 qt., making 140 to 200 gal...... 6.00 1 gal., making 560 to 800 gal.... .20.00
FISH OIL SOAP
Keeps trees, plants and vines clean and healthy, effectively controlling sucking insects and many forms of scale. Price, 1 lb., 30c; 5 Ibs., $1.25; 25 Ibs., $2.50; 100 Ibs., $8.50.
SLUG SHOT
(Hammond’s.) Guaranteed to de- stroy potato bugs, cabbage worms, lice, fleas, beetles, striped bugs, etc., on cur- rants, egg plants, melons, turnips, beets, ete.; canker worms and cater- pillars on fruit and ornamental trees.
1-lb. sifter, 25c; 5-lb. pkg., 50c; 100 lbs., $8.50.
SULPHUR Commercial Flour of Sulphur. 1 Ib., 6c; 10 lbs., 50c; 25 Ibs., $1.00; 100 lbs., $3.00. Superfine Dusting Sulphur. 1 Ib. 10c; 10 Ibs., 70c; 25 Ibs., $1.25; 109 Ibs., $4.25.
TOBACCO DUST
Excellent insecticide and fertilizer combined, extensively used against black and green aphis, fleas, beetles,
ete. Finely powdered and high in nico- tine content.
1 Ib., 10c; 10 Ibs., 50c; 100 lbs., $3.00; ton, $50.00.
TOBACCO STEMS (Black Leaf Ground), valuable as fer- tilizer and humus—10 Ibs., 25c.; 100 Ibs., $1.50; ton, $20.00.
STRAWBERRY DUST
85-15 Mixture successfully used for many years. 1 Ib., 15c; 10 Ibs., $1.00; 25 Ibs., $2.25; ;100 Ibs., $6.50.
TREE TANGLEFOOT
Applied directly to the bark of trees, protecting them from climbing insect pests. Easily applied and will remain sticky for three months fully exposed to the weather.
1-lb. can, 50c; 5-lb. can, $2.25; can, $4.25.
SULFOCIDE ©
A Better Summer Spray
Sulfocide is a highly concentrated non-poisonous liquid sulfur fungicide— entirely distinct from lime-sulphur.
Prices — Pt., 50c; qt., 85c; gal., $2.25; 5 gals., $7.50; 10 gals., $13.50; 30 gals., $33.00; 50 gals., $50.00.
10-Ib.
$16.50 (plus $2.50 deposit on drum); 50 gals., $23.50 (plus $3.00 deposit on drum).
WILSONS O. K. PLANT SPRAY
and other insects. % pt., $3.00.
rose bugs, 40c; qt., $1.00; gal.,
VOLCK
For Safe and Sane Control of Nursery, Garden, and Greenhouse Insects
VOLCK is one of the most powerful insecticides known. Even mildews and rusts are prevent- ed and stopped by VOLCK. Not only does VOLCK give effective control of pests, but it also prevents reinfesta- tion for a consid- erable period; is odorless, colorless and non-poisonous.
Volck Does Not Burn the most ten- der foliage. Coleus, cyclamen, ever- greens, ferns, orchids and many other types of plants can be sprayed with safety.
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NURSERY ano
GREENHOUSE PESTS
ALVFORWIA Spmay CHEMICAL 5
Prices — 4%4-pint cans, 35c; 1-quart cans, 80c; 1-gallon cans, $2.50; 5-gal- lon cans, $7.50.
FAIRMOUNT The Original Weed Killer
The Standard since 1892. Positively de- stroys any kind of weed and vegetation wherever applied. One gallon Fairmount Weed Killer makes 50 gallons of treating liquid, sufficient to ef- fectively cover 100 to
= - 150 square yards. Just the oe ae driveways, tennis courts, baseball diamonds and walks where weeds are not wanted. Will not injure or discolor marble, gravel or stone— but makes them clean and bright. Fairmount Weed Killer acts by de- stroying seeds, germs and roots of plants.
Qt., 70c; %-gal. can, $1.00; 1-gal. can, $1.75; d-gal. can, $7.25; 30-gal. drum, $33.00.
Famyoust
ORIGINAL im EED KILLER
ESTABLISHED 1892 : ROSE MFG. COMPANY I
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SPRAYERS
THE “MISTY” SINGLE ACTION
A low-cost sprayer, made of heavy tin for general purposes; holds one quart.
Misty/e Ue eee $ .45 Acmescuptencenenc. .20
GLASS JAR SPRAYER Holds one quart; has long, powerful pump; two discharge tubes, which send the spray over a wide area. Price, 75c.
NEW ERA No. 23C
Designed to handle liquids not easily ap- plied with ordi- nary sprayers. Siphon tube and brass ball check valve removable for cleaning. A steady spray of great volume can be maintained with very little effort. 1 gallon capacity.
All Brass—Cheaper when long life is Considered os s.che nnn eerie er $2.85
- AUTO SPRAY No. 26C and 26AG Brass or Glass
NO 264 — ALL TIN * = B — TIN PUMP, BRASS RESERVOIR ~~ C — ALL BRASS
This continuous atomizer will spray insecticides in a continuous fog of great volume. Unequaled for small garden and house plant sprays.
Glass, $1.00; Brass, $1.25; Ace, glass continuous, 75c.
Style B-G, latest model all brass, ex- tra heavy construction............. $1.00
CONTINUOUS Heavy tin, fitted with cupped plunger leathers; all working parts brass. Tank heavy tin; capacity 1 quart. Price, 75c.
COG-GEAR BARREL SPRAY PUMP
The construction is such that the entire pump sets inside the barrel containing the liquid, being bolted fast at its upper end to the head of the barrel.
Has bronze ball valves and _ brass seats. They anlen chamber is 382 inches in length. enabling the pump to throw a uniform, constant and elas- tie spray.
It has good lev- erage, is very pow- erful and_ easily operated. Complete with 15 feet of %- inch, 5-ply hose, Vermorel or Bordeaux nozzle and agitators. Price, No. R305B. $15.00. No. R318B (illustrated), $16.00. No. R308B, $28.00.
— STRAINER
PAT JET/AGITATOR
SPRAYERS
PERFECTION
mi) This is the most powerful machine in
its class. The barrel is 7% inches in diameter and 20 inches high. The pump is 1% seamless brass tubing. The valves are metal and work automatically from 8 to 15 minutes, and may be recharged in 12 seconds. Galvanized Steel, $6.25; Brass, $9.25.
HUDSON JUNIOR SPRAYER Capacity about 2% gallons. Shipping weight 8 pounds. No. 140G, Junior with galvanized tank, $4.25. No. 140B, Junior with brass tank, $6.50. HUDSON ECONOMY SPRAYER The Economy sprayer meets the de- mand for large capacity at a minimum cost. (No. 125.) Capacity 3% gallons. With galvanized tank. $4.25.
HUDSON FAVORITE SPRAYER
The Favorite is a high pressure com- pressed air sprayer. Four gallon capac- ity galvanized all riveted tank; pump is seamless brass tube. $5.50.
HUDSON CLIMAX SPRAYER
A high grade sprayer at a very mod- erate price. Four gallon capacity gal- vanized tank. $3.60.
“KANT KLOG’ COMPRESSED AIR
SPRAYER
Galvanized Tank, $6.00; $9.00.
Brass Tank,
LITTLE GIANT AND PEERLESS BUCKET SPRAY PUMPS
Made entirely of brass, malleable footrest, provid- ed with large air chamber and throws a continuous spray. Price, with 4 ft. %- inch hose and two nozzles, $4.50.
PERFECT LEVER
BUCKET SPRAY PUMP
The air chamber is 50 per cent larger than the Little Giant Sprayer. Price, complete with agitator, hose and nozzle, $6.00. 8- foot extension pipe, 50c.
AUTO SPRAY No. 9
Tank of heavy, best quality sheet brass or strong copper bearing galvanized sheet steel. Air Pump of one-piece seamless brass with new all-metal brass ball check valve. Capacity 3% gallons.
Brass, $9.00; Galvanized, $6.00.
AUTO SPRAY No. 50 Capacity 2% gallons. Galvanized, $5.00.
Brass, $7.50,
BROWNS BRONCO SPRAYER
An economical compressed air sprayer of 3% gallons capacity. Made of heavy copper bearing galvanized steel sheet with pressed steel locking cap. $3.00.
BROWNS BLUE RIBBON JR.
An excellent small capacity compressed air sprayer. Tank made of copper bear- ing galvanized steel, capacity 2 gallons, equipped with strong strap, spray hose, all metal automatic shut off, seamless brass extension and screen non clog nozzle. $3.00.
JUNIOR No. 5 BUCKET SPRAYER
Does away entirely with the objec- tionable foot-rest, clamps, leather suc- tion, packing, etc.
This Pump requires no fastening of any kind, holds itself down and works anywhere and everywhere.
Will pump from a pail, barrel, tank, spring or creek. Weighs only 4 pounds and is ready for instant use everywhere.
Price, $4.00.
JAPANESE BEETLE TRAPS
Nesco Brand. tractive green color. Bait, 35c.
Fit any pint jar, at- Price each with
SPEEDEX
Very practical for general garden purposes. Galvanized tank of % gallon capacity, brass pump cylinder, with extra angle-outlet nozzle. Price, $1.75.
HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES
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SPRAYERS AND DUSTERS
MYERS POWER SPRAYERS
The use of an efficient power sprayer assures a better crop because the spraying can be done more thoroughly and more rapidly, mak- ing it possible to spray just at the proper stages in the development of the fruit blos- A power sprayer will very soon pay for itself on any orchard two acres or over.
soms.
The No. 17 Junior, illustrated, is equipped all-steel truck and double-acting pump, belt driven (engine not included), one Myers Spray Gun, 25 foot High- pressure Spray Hose, pressure gauge, agitator, belt tightener, relief valve, etc. Price, $195.00.
with a 100-gallon tank,
No. 729 Junior. as above but without truck, $135.00.
Engine prices on application. required.
Self-oiling, same equipment
1% to 2 h. p.
LOW DOWN SPRAY PUMP
R309B. This is an entirely new type of pump, with double the power of any other. Fitted with removable 24-inch brass cylinders and poppet valves, and adapted for the use of hot or cold mix- tures. They are built for use in exten- sive spraying operations of any kind, as their capacity is sufficient to carry from 1 to 3-leads of hose. Complete with 6 feet wire bound suction hose, 15 feet of 7 ply discharge hose, 8-foot extension pipe and one Fembro nozzle. Price, $39.00.
Illustrating No. 316B with No. 1 Attachment.
No. 316B. Complete outfit, cog gear double action Spray Pump mounted on platform with very substantial 50-gallon barrel. Mechanical agitator, pressure gauge, 15 feet of 34-inch, 7-ply discharge hose, nozzle, 8-foot pipe extension and lever shut off. Equipped with No. R309B low down pump described above. Price, $48.50.
No. 1. Three row spraying attach- ment, for use with No. 316B Sprayer as shown in illustration. Very economical equipment for market gardeners, can be very effectively used for spraying beans, Potatoes, tomatoes, etc. Adjustable for any width row. Price, $18.00.
SUNSHINE WHEELBARROW SPRAYER
Especially useful for spraying opera- tions where large capacity but compact construction are required. Has two 16- inch wheels, 5-foot spray hose, 2-foot extension and angle nozzle. Capacity 12% gallons. $15.60.
IDEAL PORTABLE SPRAYER
An with 15-gallon galvanized tank and oper- ated with a large removable barrel pump. The frame is made of heavy steel tubing reinforced with channel iron cross braces. Discharge equipment consists of 6-foot
ideal wheelbarrow type sprayer
spray hose, 4-foot extension pipe, an Ideal angle nozzle and leakless shut-off. No. 32, $21.00; No. 33—above outfit with
air pressure tank and 200-pound pres-| used.
sure gauge, $31.75.
Brown No. 30D—12 gal. capacity. $12.50
MEYERS “HANDY”
The Myers Handy Portable Sprayer is made for general use about the home, greenhouse or orchard, for spraying or whitewashing. Fitted with cog gear handle. Has the No. R318B pump, rig- idly placed in an extra heay galvanized iron tank of 12% gallon capacity. Com- plete with dasher agitator, 15 feet % inch 5-ply discharge hose, extension rod and nozzle. Price, $22.50.
CRYSTAL DUSTER
A large capacity single barrel produc- ing a voluminous cloud of dust. Espe-
Very effective for controlling insects on beans, potatoes, tomatoes, cabbage, melons, cucumbers and other garden truck.
All parts are pressed from lead coated sheet steel, attractively painted and fin- ished. Gears are steel, machine cut, housed in a dust proof case filled with oil. All bearings are self lubricating. Discharge equipment consists of two nozzles, two elbows, a Wye connection, and four 15-inch tubes. Can be used with one or two nozzles, arranged for dusting from above or under surface of low lying plants, shrubs, etc.
No. 602—Simple in construction, light in weight, well balanced and very effec- tive in operation. Rotary agitation pre- vents clogging. Capacity 2 to 5 pounds, depending upon material used. $12.00.
No. 604—Develops unusually powerful air blast and has two agitators, one ro- tary and one oscillating. Capacity 5 to 10 pounds, depending upon the material $12.75.
FEENY MODEL B
The Feeny Model B is one of the most popular dusters made. It is easily filled, operated with greatest ease, is very ef- fective, saves material and requires no cleaning. $1.00 each.
HUDSON DUSTERS
Cadet, Powder Reservoir, 1%x4 inch,
cially useful for the gardener having a| each, 40c.
moderate amount of dusting to do. Price, $1.30.
Major, Powder Reservoir, 2%x5 inch, each, $1.00.
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HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES
HOT BED SASH
white
pin free from nate, grooved for glass to lap or for putty (unglazed). $1.65 each; 10, $15.00. HOT BED GLASS 1 box of glass will glaze 3 sash, 8x10
and 10x12. $1.85 per box. HOT BED MATS Burlap. Made of strong burlap inter-
lined with wool. Size, 40x76) inches; each........... Size, 76x76 inches, each............
MILO WATERPROOF HOT BED MATS
Made from heavy weight burlap, ab- sorbent pulp and felt cemented together with a specially prepared waterproof compound. This combination forms a covering both airtight and waterproof. Easy to handle. Wear for years. Milo mats are made in sizes 40x78 inches and 78x80 inches, also in continuous lengths. 40x78 inch, $1.50 each; 78x80 inch, $3.00 each.
MARLINE Made from Indian Hemp and the best
product in making Straw Mats. Fur- nished in 1 and 5-pound balls. Per pound, 25c.
PEERLESS GLAZING FOUTS These will positively keep the glass from sliding and are interchange- able, right or left. The use of a_ special pincers is recomended. Price, per box of 1,000, 65c. Pincers. per pair, 70c; by mail, 75c.
PUTTY BULBS
A very useful too} for applying liquid Putty and Mastica for glazing Sash or Greenhouses. Large size, $1.35.
MASTICA
For glazing green- houses, sashes, etc., new and old. It is elastic, adhesive and easily applied. It is not affected by dampness, heat or cold. Price, 1 gal., $2.50.
MASTICA GLAZING MACHINE Price, $2.25. TWEMLOWS OLD ENGLISH
GLAZING PUTTY Semi-Liquid For bedding glass in sash and filling eracks or seams in roof joints or frames of greenhouses or hotbeds. 16-pound can (1 gallon capacity), $2.75.
u substantially made, {
GALVANIZED WATERING POTS “WIDE SPOUTS”
lh \ ai 7 : j Th if i iil a al il il SM ui tig inns S <C>
S { al STAM ll Ul
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Made of heavy galvanized iron, with removable Sprinkler.
Avgt.et6 tat.) 8iiqtelOqtetasqt, 1G. qt: Soe Sab 8 a) Sar SED Sy Gs HOSE NOZZLES Mysticuspray Nozzle. joc... ns: $ .30 JUstribe spray NozzZlen aera.) . Wier A5 WOODEN LABELS
Painted Plain 4 inch pot, per 1,000...... $2.00 $1.60 4% inch pot, per 1,000...... 2.10 1.70 5 inch pot, per 1;000°.-... 2.20 1.80 6 inch pot, per 1,000...... 2.50 2.00 Zin chiepot. Pern LOOseirietercts eas -75 3% inch Tree, iron wired.... 2.20 1.70 314 inch Tree Copper Wire.. 2.30 1.80 8 inch Garden, per 1,000 s, .. 6.00 Sere 10 inch Garden, per 1,000. 7.20 12 inch Garden, per 1,000.. 10.00
Prices, per 100—3% to 6.in., 35c; 8 in., $1.00; 10 in., $1.25; 12 in., $1.75.
HARDWOOD FAN TRELLIS
Very durable and artistically made; will not scorch the most tender plant, and is far superior to any metal trellis.
30 in. x 13 in. $ .60 6 ft. x 38 in. $2.10 36 in. x16in. .95 Tents Xtonine 26 0 4ft.x 2i im: 1:50 8 ft. x46 im. 2-95 5 ft.x 32in. 1.80) 10) it. x 72iin.) 13:80
FLOWER POTS
We carry a complete line of Regular Pots, Azalea Pots, Bulb Pans and Saucers
in stock and quote as follows: Saucer Size Each Dozen 100 1,000 Each 2 in..$ 02 $ .15 $1.00 $8.45 ot 21% in.. .03 2Onle4.0) elie 20 By ahh, gi) dB 2D dome AroD, ; Ab Theva | eB AS 20) 2r00mo 0d by thal Aes ate eS 05 Go ate GS el ee eee 06 tO. wee alle a PAOD) -08 Sueeeini ee -2Dle 2-5 Oe ll Gato: aul 9 in.. .85 3.50 24.00 15 HO} aint 4 5 45032200 18 1 eeink. 6500 16:50)) 5000s ear 22 LZ Sink eon oéco0 G4. O0 ns meretr. 25
Per Per Per
doz. 100 1,000
2% in....$ .08 $ .50 $3.75
\ \3 in Bulls) One DLoD 3% in .20 85 7.00 4 in 25 1.00 8.40
NEPONSET FLOWER POTS Made of waterproof paper, extensively used for starting seeds and seedlings in frames and hot houses.
CEDAR PLANT TUBS (Richmond Style)
Made of Selected Vir- ginia White Cedar, bound
with electric welded ; hoops, painted green. Inside Inside Inside
No. Top Dia. Bot. Dia. Depth Price
5 10 7% 9 $ .60
7 12 -90
9 14 1.25
11 16 1.60 13 18
2.25
The simplest way to handle plants for transplanting is to grow them in our Ready-to-Use Plant Bands, because they are ready to use and no time is lost in
setting them up. Per Per Per Size Depth 5,000 1,000 250 2x2in. 2%in. $10.80 $2.40 Sho Beeiitee 8) iol 18.45 4.10 125 MODERN NO-FOLD DIRT BANDS
2x2x2 —1,000..... $2.00; 5,000..... $8.00 2x2x24%—1,000..... 3.00; 5,000..... 9.00 3x3x3 —1,000..... 4.00; 5,000..... 15.00
BAMBOO PLANT STAKES
3 ft. Light $ .65per100 $5.00 per 1,000 5 ft. Heavy -45 perdoz. 3.00per 100 6 ft. Heavy 55 perdoz. 3.75 per 100
FORE FLOWER BOX
The Perfecto Flower Box is recognized by scientific gardeners and florists as the correct idea in construction for growing house plants and porch plants. The problem is solved by means of the patented self-irrigating and air-circulat- ing system.
The Perfecto is an ornament in good taste for any home and is constructed with this purpose in view. The finish is enamel, in either of three colors— Green, Old Ivory or Red. They measure 6 inches deep and 7 inches wide.
20 in. 26 in. 32 in. 38 in. 44 in. $ .90 $1.25 $1.50 $2.00 $2.25
GALVANIZED HARD STEEL WIRE PLANT STAKES Very durable, neat and strong, and extensively used for carnation and rose
beds. No. 8 gauge.
Height Doz. 100 1,000 Bigetbcytiertctorcrcnercererenere $ .20 $1.20 $10.85 BUG cities ne aie aaleieleralels 25 1.40 12.65 BP ted cieireetterreior 30 1.60 14.45 Bit whG ie ietensteteleecctonsteye 35 = ©6©2.00 18.00
HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES
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e7U
y Wear
Dae Gloves
Here’s a new and increasingly
popular type of glove—for men
and women—specially designed
for garden wear. Just the thing xy you ve been looking for.
All - Leather DIRT-PROOF SOFT AS KID Easy to Wear
Small, Medium, Large for Women; Medium and
Sizes:
Large for Men, 75c. pr.; 2 prs. $1.40 postpaid. MANURE FORKS (Meadow Monarch)
4 tines, $1.15; Malleable D-Handles same
13-inch tines, 4%2-foot handle, strap ferrule. 5 tines, $1.30; 6 tines, $1.50. prices as above.
HAY FORKS (Meadow Monarch) Three 12-inch tines, 6-foot straight handle, Strap Ferrule. Price, $1.15. .
SPADING FORKS
Meadow Monarch—Heavy, D-Handle, Strap Ferrule. Price, $1.55. hagas 11-inch tines, D-Handle, Strap Ferrule.
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Boys’ Spading Forks—Four 7-inch tines, D-Handle, Plain Ferrule. Price, 75c.
ENSILAGE FORKS (Continental) Ten 16-inch Oval tines, 2%-foot D-Handle, Strap Ferrule. Price, $2.35.
five 11-inch tines,
Price,
POTATO HOOKS (Continental) Round Steel Tines, 44%4-foot Handles. HOTT INCH) GeIneSsas. Joys as. bein e ave nciden « Price, $ .80 ETRE? STG OP a Ee Ses a See Price, 1.00 Shee YRIYE nee SE Sees ie ae Ore eee Price, 1.10
GARDEN HOES
Meadow Monarch—Solid Socket Pattern (no rivets), 6 to 7%2-inch Blades, 4-foot Handle. Price, 80c. padicg Hoe, Meadow Monarch—5-inch Blade, 4-foot Handle. Price, 60c.
WARREN HOES Continental—Heart Shaped, large size 74-inch.
$1.00 iy
WEEDING HOES Acme—(Pressed Steel), Double Prong, 4%- inch Blade, 41/3-foot handle. Price, 85c. Forged Steel, Double Prong, 35-inch Blade, 41/3-foot Handle, 84-inch Head. Price, 85c. Forged Steel, Four Prong, 3%-inch Blade, 41/3-foot Handle, 6-inch Head. Price, 80c.
FLORAL SETS
Consisting of Shovel, Hoe and Rake. Price per set, $1.50.
STEEL GARDEN RAKES
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Continental—Round Bow Curved Teeth, 5%-foot Handle. Price, 12 teeth, 90c; 14 teeth, $1.00; 16 teeth, $1.05.
Continental—Level Head Curved Teeth, 5%-foot Handle. Price, 12 teeth, 75c; 14 teeth, 80c; 16 teeth, 90c.
BROOM RAKES Continental—22 14-inch Flat Teeth, 4-foot Handle, Flexible Spring Steel. Price, 65c.
WIRE LAWN RAKES Meadow Monarch—24 2-inch Teeth, 5-foot Handle, No. 9 Steel Wire. Price, 70c.
WOOD LAWN RAKE 3 Wire Brace. 22 teeth, 65c; 1 Wire Brace, 20 teeth, 50c.
WOOD HAY RAKE. 2 Wire, 10 teeth, 40c. TURF EDGERS
Socket Pattern, 9-inch 1/3 Polished Blade, Green Finish, 4-foot Handle. Price, 95c.
SPEEDY CULTIVATORS
Four 4-inch Sharp Curved Tines, Blue Finish, Plain Fer-
rules; rules; 41/3-foot H foot Handle. Price, 65c. SCYTHES Price Best American Grass...... $1.25 Bush or Brier Scythes.... 1.25 English T. Waldron....... 2.25 D) Little Giant Dutchman.... 1.85
IMPORTED GERMAN SNATH $2.25 Each.
SNATH or SCYTHE HANDLES
Two-Ring, plain....Price, $1.40
Patented Fasteners.Price, 1.25
Bush Snath, heavy.. Price,. .1.50
GRASS AND BRUSH HOOKS
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Price American Grass Hook........ $ .60 Draw Cut Grass Hook....... -75 German Grass Hook.......... 50 Best English Grass Hook..... -90 BRUSH HOOKS For shrubbery and underbrush. . Mempereduoteel ect crereiaeerc ce ose ciciel tora ear ek Price, $1.75 Imported: Solidu Sockets. en a: ores scoot deen os Price, 1.25 Imported Solid Socket, with Cutter............. Price, 1.40
LIGHTNING HAY KNIFE
G@rnciblegsteelag. oct cisiocc eas Son Price, $1.75
HAND-MADE GRAIN CRADLES Hand-Made, 4-finger Cradle, with best American SUC AB SAASED SiG Gocls DUBBO CHA OCE OCR ee Price, $5.00 With English Waldron Secythe......
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Sessa ate ee Price, 5.75
SHOVELS
Round or Square Point. Long or D-Handles.
No. 2 $1.00 Nows:=-Si2
No. 4 1.25 Nowe. 2 ek
SPADES
Favorite, solid back D Handle, $1.00.
Nursery, extra heavy D-Handle, full strap. Price, $4.25.
Haldwint Brando. $0205 Ree ae a Sa Price, $1.75
EARTH AUGER Price Bores holes 8 to 14 inches in diameter, 3% feet deep... $6.00 Bores holes 8 to 16 inches in diameter, 4 foot deep.... 6.75
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DIBBLES
Decidedly the best tool for transfer- ring plants. ANIRsteel wD-nandleries.veiecteretaietote)cietetere $ .80
Allvsteel pbentwhandle vse. etctsieieceenrste -60 Wood bent handle, steel point..... .65 Steel points for same.............. .35
HOLE-IN-ONE TOOLS
Makes a 3-inch hole in one operation, cuts into and removes soil leaving a per- fectly flat bottomed hole. 5 inch D handle, 50c. 32 inch handle with adjust- able foot rest and depth regulator, $3.00.
HAND GARDEN FORKS No. 2. 11 inches long, hardwood handle, 3 tines, Japanned. Price, 40c. No. 3. 10 inches long, hardwood handle, 4 tines, Japanned. Price, 30c.
ASPARAGUS KNIFE
Wa © Made of solid steel; see the cutting
point. Price, 45c.
ASPARAGUS BUNCHER........... $4.00
Each 6-in. Steel Blade, Malleable Shank. .$ .15
6-in. Extra Strong, Hollow Back.... .35 6-in. Solid Steel, Bronzed and Pol- ished! © .iteteavas.c sonia oat ee eee 50 6-in. American Solid Steel, Hollow Back, finely, finished... cs... 0. se 50 5-in. Solid Steel, Forged Shank..... -60 6-in. Florists’ favorite, solid steel forged, Shank and Blade one piece .75 TRANSPLANTING TROWELS Nos 2, mo-inch blade. nyeeteeieeeeeiiee $ .20 Noe ene nich lad Gertie cicleletelsleieie tie 25
EVERLAST ALL STEEL GARDEN TOOLS
The one piece construction and qual- ity of steel make them practically un- breakable. Trowel, transplanting trowel, weeder, and cultivator, made of heavy steel, enameled. Each tool guaranteed. Set of 4 pieces, 75c.
THERMOMETERS Price 8-inch, Tin Japanned.............. $ .50 10-inch, Hardwood Cabinet......... -60
12-inch, Tin, Japanned, Hot-Water
GO Peiccretcrcieicicicievelsisfelouislstetebsteter cert: 1.0 Mushroom Bed and Hot Bed, Brass POINb cole sisielsisie.cvs oe ote starletee eee 2.00
AMERICAN EDGING KNIVES All Steel. Price, $1.00.
PRUNING SAW
NORCROSS CULTIVATOR
The Norcross is an adjustable garden cultivator of 5 blades. A very handy garden tool. By removing the center tooth you can straddle the rows. The teeth can be made to set close or wide apart. Can be detached from handle and attached to any wheel hoe.
Price, $1.00.
MIDGET NORCROSS
3-prong, short handle......... Price, 50c 3-prong, long handle.......... Price, 80c
MAGIC WEEDER
A perfect and efficient tool, made of best tempered steel and furnished with 6 and 18-inch handle. Price, 15c and 20c.
GRAFTING WAX Trowbridge Brand. Price, % Ib., 15c; Ib., 50c.
FRUIT PICKER
Made of galvanized hard-steel wire, shaped so as to imitate the human hand. Without pole. Price, 50c.
DOO KLIPS
These tools are very handy because of the vertical movement of the handles. Grass Shear (Standard) Grass Shear (Long Handle) Pruner ... Snip- Itt (illustrated)
USM
GARDE
RAINBOW BRAND—Double braid, fin- est quality; 5/8 inch. 10c ft.; 50 ft. lengths with couplings, $4.50 each.
COMPETITION BRAND—Single braid, 5/8 inch. 25 ft. lengths, $1.75 each.
REMNANTS—Various lengths, coupled; sizes %, %, % inch. 6c per foot.
LOPPING SHEARS
No. 6 Forged blade and Ser ITE:
..$1.40
No. 4 Handy Andy (9-in. handles). . 1.45 No. 3 American Draw Cut (22-in.
handles) tee orcas 2.40
“LITTLE WONDER” HEDGE TRIMMER
Dinner
New Model N, Electric Makes cut 36 inches wide. ONE MAN Machine. Will easily trim 300 to 500 lineal feet per hour. Cuts costs to a minimum. Saves untold hard labor. Write for descriptive circular.
Hand Elec- Driven tric
Prices
40-in. 27. 50 "106. 50 60-in. 35.00 114.00 25-in 65.00
Softies $2.00 OE. onc 2.20 12 ft 2.49 LITTLE GIANT
PRUNING HOOKS Without pole, $2.00 each
HANGING BASKETS Enameled green
Gh
HINGED HANGING BRACKETS For same 15¢ each
HEDGE SHEARS
ih aati 2:00.) Orin. seman ierbeoie 2.50 1a beac 6.0 Ie THE RODERICK MOLE TRAP Self-setting by pressing down on lever. Very con-
venient feature, found on no other trap. Made from best spring steel, thoroughly gal- vanized. Simple and durable in its construction.
Price, 85c.
OUT-O’-SIGHT MOLE TRAP This, while possessing all the good qualities of other traps, is especially adapted for setting under glass in hot beds. Price, $1.25.
puters SHEARS
rl Wels
I
—" Each
Pexto—Wire Spring; 8 in..$ .50 Pexto—Rose Shear; 6 in... .60 Tempered blades, polished; Black handles; 9 in..... Ret) Best steel, full polish; 9 in. 1.25 Nickel plated German Shear, best-steelis Gina ne cictcie' stele 1.35 Same as No. 41 but with ratchet nut; 9 in........ Pexto—French style; 8 in.. Pexto—Extra heavy full polished; 9 in.......... . aed
. 100
HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES
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HOTKAPS
HOTKAPS can make many extra dollars for you this sea- son by assuring you of earlier, bigger crops, and higher
early-to-market prices. A patented wax paper cone which completely covers the plant and protects them from frost, rain, wind, ground-crusting and insects.
250) Hotkapsswith) Gardenwsete a= treme: <tc ce tine $3.50 HOOP Ob kapeeer er se re ae Rees. = 5 is 25-5 fia 9.75 Steele HOLcaAp tO CLLC Lae eee eee... kbs oe ee 2.25
MOUNTED GRINDSTONES
CLIMAX. Frame is a combination of wood and steel, well finished. WiltctOn. 6. ce fot ta 2 Be $8.25
KING. The frame is constructed of tubular steel, very rigid, ball bearing, adjustable seat, and equipped with tread- les. Stone is 20-22 inches in diameter by 2-inch face. . .$8.75
CYCLE. Of angular steel, well braced, with sliding seat, ball-bearing bicycle treadles. Stone is 20-22 inches in diam- eter by 2-inch face of the best Berea grit............... $8.00
Loose Grindstones, 5c per pound. (40 to 200-lb. stones.)
EEL BARROWS
Substantially made of seasoned wood, firmly bolted and braced.
Buch’s No. 1. Size of body 30 inches long, 24 inches wide in’ front. and) 25 inches in back. Side-
“ boards 12 inches Buch’s No. 1 high. $8.00.
Buch’s No. 2. Size of body 28 inches long and 20 to 24 inches wide. Side-boards 12 inches high. $6.50.
Buch’s No. 3. 26 inches long, 19 to 22 inches wide. Side- boards 12 inches high. $6.25.
No. 4. Boys’ Barrow, body 22 inches long, 15 by 18 inches wide, side-boards 9 inches high. $5.00.
No. 67. Greenhouse size. $8.25.
No. 6B. Steel wheel, wooden body. $4.25.
No. 64%. Wooden Frame, steel wheel. Bed length 27 inches, width 22 inch and 17 inch; 20-inch wheel. $4.85.
No. 8 Canal Barrow.
With steel spoke wheel, full-sized bent tray, planed, cleated
and strapped together, well finished. $4.75.
No. 21. Light steel tray cement and dirt barrow. $4.50.
No. 20. Steel Pan, 4 cubic feet Capacity. Wooden Handles. $3.85.
No. 17-B. Size of tray 32 by 27 inches; capacity 4 cubic feet. $6.50.
No. 37. 3 cubic feet Capacity; weight 70 pounds. Handles
shaped from 1-inch wrought pipe. $8.00.
No. 25. All steel, tubular handles, rivet- ed tray, high front to prevent spilling. Spe- cially built for heavy i work and rough usage. ~we - $7.00. No. 37
No. 5. Steel Pan, 5 cubic feet Capacity. Handles. $5.50.
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TOOLS AND IMPLEMENTS
QUALITY LAWN MOWERS
No Obsolete Models—No Bankrupt Stock.
All reliable, successful brands on which repairs are always easily obtained.
STERLING BALL BEARING Light running; practical design.
12 ine eo eee $4.50 V4 ain hee eee 4.75 16Sines dee oe 5.00 TERRACE SPECIAL AND PLAIN STERLING Lins. B:..nteeee $4.10 14sinies: Athete 4.35 UG inte ese 4.60
High wheel, Ball Bearing. Very light running. Wheels 9 inches high; reel 6 inches in diam- eter; all latest im- provements; noise- less action; keen cutting; self-sharp- ening; high speed.
12 ne he $4.15 ASAIN, i crto nen 4.50 16 in 4.85 8 “in... .vn.hocenc 5.25
KING HIGH GRASS MOWERS—BALL BEARING
Driving wheels 9% inches high; 6-inch ball-bearing re- volving cutter; blades crucible steel, hardened and tempered in oil. 14-inch cut $12.00 16-inch cut $12.75 18-inch cut $13.25
HIGH SPEED—BALL BEARING MOWER
A special high grade mower, cuts the thickest grass fine and close. Patented adjustment for center of stationary knife; drive wheels 11 inches in diameter; 5 blades; 6 inch ball bearing revolving cutter; knives crucible cast steel, hardened and tempered in oil; self sharpening. 14) inch) 3. a..c oe eee $7250 ol6 inchs. .btces & eee $8.25
NOBRAKO
The unbreakable lawn mower made of malleable iron, com- monly known as all- steel, 6 inch ball bear- ing, 5 blade revolving cutter; 10% inch Hy- att roller bearing wheels. Silent in operation. 16 inch, $10.50; 18 inch, $11.00.
MOWER
PHILADELPHIA STYLE A very sturdy yet easily operated Philadelphia-made ball bearing mower, having 9-inch drive wheels. revolving cutter,
<B-By
and 4 crucible steel blades. 14-inch, $8.50. With 10-inch diameter Open Wheels. 16-inch, $10.50.
REVOLVING SPRINKLER g These sprinklers are compactly and - strongly made with phosphor-bronze bearing. REVOLVING || SPRINKLER Eureka Sprinkler, 12 Price, $1.85. Newport Sprinkler, 24 inches high.
Price, $3.25. jg YW FOUNTAIN \\
(| f SPRINKLER M
inches high,
FOUNTAIN SPRINKLER Made of Heavy Brass Easily moved over the lawn without turning off the water. The mist-like spray is a veritable “thing of beauty.” Price, 75c.
MOTOR MOWER
“21 INCH”
PHILADELPHIA
Constructed in the most up-to-date manner developed to withstand rough usage. Air-cooled, four cycle engine, % to 1% H.P. This unit is in our judgment the most dependable and economical type of mower for lawns of from % to 3 acres. Price, $150.00.
PHILADELPHIA EAGLE HORSE LAWN MOWER AND ROLLER This is the latest production of this well-known factory, and is now acknowledged by every user to be the best Mower in operation. 30-inch, with seat, shafts and draft pole, $135.00; 35-inch, $160.00; 40-inch, $180.00. Special price on motor mowers.
GRASS COLLECTOR
Made of best quality duck with galvanized iron bottom, easily attached. Collectors, No. 1, $1.50; No. 2, $1.60.
LAWN ROLLERS
These rollers represent all the latest and up-to- date improvements; they are fitted with hardened steel roller bearings, which reduces the draft by 40 per cent; the coun- ter-balance attached on the outside of the drum induces the handle to stand in an upright posi- tion. The outer edges of the drum are well round- ed to prevent cutting.
No. 605 has plain bear- ings and no scraper.
WATER BALLAST LAWN ROLLER No. 601—14x24, Empty 70 lbs.; Filled 175 lbs. .Price, $11.75
No. 602—18x24, Empty 85 lbs.; Filled 265 lbs..Price, 13.75 No. 603—24x24, Empty 110 lbs.; Filled 420 lbs. Price, 16.00 No. 605—14x24. Empty 68 lbs.; Filled 175 lbs..Price, 9.50 Diameter Total Weight Cast Drum Rollers Face Length Pounds Price No. 504—2 section 20 20 250 $19.00 No. 507—2 section 20 24 300 24.75 No. 509—2 section 24 20 400 32.25
TOOLS AND IMPLEMENTS
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80 Page Catalog
The No. 4 is a combination of the most useful tools for the home garden. Plants almost all vegetable seeds in continuous rows or in hills 4, 6, 8, 12 or 24 inches apart. A plow adjustable for depth opens a straight, narrow furrow, the seeds are dropped in it, are covered and the soil firmed and the next row marked out, all in the same operation. Can be converted into a Single Wheel Hoe by changing one bolt. Cultivating equip- ment includes the most useful attach- ments—hoes for weeding and shallow cultivation, cultivator teeth for deeper and general cultivation, and the plow for furrowing and ridging. Price $16.75.
No. 4-D, a Seeder only, Price $13.50. No. 300 DRILL SEEDER
A plate or dise seeder for all seeds from the smallest up to and including peas, beans and corn. Growers of peas and beans will appreciate this seeder as it does not break the seed and sows with great regularity. Only three plates each with thirteen holes, making ample adjustment for various seed. Hopper holds four quarts and is removable which makes easy filling and emptying. Net weight 36 pounds. Price, $18.75.
No. 220 FERTILIZER DISTRIBUTOR
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Will distribute 100 to 2,000 pounds of commercial fertilizer to the acre. Six adjustable spouts spread from 4 to 30 inches. Equipment includes plates for closing up four spouts or three spouts on left side. Hopper weight placed over the wheel making lighter load and eas- ier pushing. Feed can be opened and closed without stopping. Positive agita- tion. Price, $26.00.
PlanetJr Garden Tools
No. 11 WHEEL HOE
four cultivator teeth for deeper and gen- eral cultivation, one pair of plows for plowing, covering and ridging, two 3- tooth and two 5-tooth rakes for fine close cultivation and a pair of leaf lifters which lifts the leaves or vines out of the way when the plants are more fully grown. Frame is adjustable for rows of different widths. Price, $13.00.
No. 12 WHEEL HOE Same as No. 11, but less the rakes and 414-inch hoes. Price, $10.25.
No. 13 WHEEL HOE Same as No. 12, but with 6-inch hoes only. Price, $7.60.
No. 16 WHEEL HOE
Equipment very complete, one pair of 6-inch hoes for weeding and
including
shallow cultivation, three cultivator teeth for general and deeper cultivation, one plow with landside for hilling, ridg- ing and plowing. One three-tooth and one five-tooth rake for fine close culti- vation and one leaf lifter, which is use- ful for protecting overhanging leaves and vines. An ideal machine for the family garden. Price, $8.50.
No. 17 WHEEL HOE Is of the same construction as No. 16, omitting the two rakes. Price, $7.35.
No. 17% SINGLE WHEEL HOE Equipment, one pair of 6-inch hoes, three steel cultivator teeth, one leaf lifter. Price, $6.40.
No. 18 WHEEL HOE Frame and wheel as No. 16, but has
for equipment one pair hoes only. Price, $5.50. No. 19 GARDEN PLOW An inexpensive, yet sturdy, garden
plow and cultivator for the home gar- den. Attachments consist of plow, cul- tivator tooth, sweep and a five-prong cultivating attachment for fine work. Handles are adjustable for height. Price, $4.75.
No. 90-D 12-TOOTH HARROW The fruit, berry and vegetable grow- er’s favorite. Does fine, thorough culti- vation. Expands to 32 inches; contracts to 12 inches. Price, $10.00.
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No. 119 GARDEN PLOW
A sturdy and inexpensive garden plow and cultivator. For those liking the high wheel this tool is the favorite. Equipment includes a large plow, a scuf- fle blade and three cultivator teeth. Due to the high center of gravity this tool pushes very easily. Price, $3.75.
No. 8 HORSE HOE
Ps =e ees
Made almost entirely of steel, well braced and adaptable to any conditions. Frame of stiff steel, extra long and high,
closes to 10 inches and opens to 25. Cultivator teeth are of high carbon beveled steel, thereby making them self- sharpening and the point retains its shape, greatly prolonging the life of the steel. Patent hillers are reversible for hoeing or hilling. Can be run close to the plants without endangering the roots. Handles adjustable up, down and side- wise. Price, $14.70.
No. 9-D HORSE HOE and CULTIVATOR Same as the No. 8, less the depth
regulator and steel lever wheel. Strong and light. Does perfect work. Price, $11.00.
No. 9-D PLAIN 5-TOOTH CULTIVATOR Equipment: Four 3x8-inch cultivator steels; one 4x8-inch cultivator steel; lever expander. Hollow steel standards and steel draft hook. Simple, practical —always ready for work. Price, $9.75.
No. 4-D PLAIN CULTIVATOR Same as the No. 9-D, but does not include lever expander. Patent beveled steel teeth. An every-day, all-day tool. Price, $7.70.
No. 101-D PLAIN CULTIVATOR
Equipment: Five 3x8-inch cultivator steels; lever expander. Lever is all steel; simplified and improved; works
very easily. Just the tool for sandy soils or light cultivating. Price, $8.30. No. 100-D PLAIN CULTIVATOR Same as the No. 101-D, less the lever expander. The right tool for sandy soils in this section. Price, $6.75. No. 92-D PLAIN 12-TOOTH HARROW No Wheel A light, but effective cultivator for fine work—at a moderate price. Price, $8.50.
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TOOLS AND IMPLEMENTS
OLIVER CHILLED PLOWS Wood or Steel Beam
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Al Light, one horse, wood beam, $10.00. Steel Beam...$10.50
B Medium, one horse, wood beam, $12.00. Steel Beam.. 12.75 10 Full, one horse, wood or steel beam................ 16.00 13 Heavy, one horse, wood or steel beam.............. 18.00 19 Light, two horse, wood or steel beam.............. 19.50 20 Medium, two horse, wood or steel beam............ 21.00 40 Two or three horse, wood or steel beam............ 24.00 Een etwoshorses w00dnceriamccciicetaciietieciein cieitereie 24.00
Wheel and Jointer Extra.
OLIVER TRACTOR PLOWS
The No. 9xx Oliver (two 12-inch bottoms) has been found to be the most practical for use with Fordson Tractors. Comparative tests in which this plow has been placed in competition with other makes have always resulted in favor of the Oliver. There are more Oliver tractor plows in use among our customers than any other and all are giving entire satisfaction. Let us send illustrated literature giving full description. Price, $101.00.
SYRACUSE CHILLED PLOWS
John Deere Syracuse Plows are the result of forty years study andexperiencein == plow manufacture and
“Quality” always has been the motto of the Syracuse Plow Com- pany.
The Company has made a special study for years of shapes and the assembly of different materials in the same plow with the purpose of fitting properly a particular plow for a particular section.
Syracuse plows have proved their worth through years of use. They are scientifically designed, built of the best mate- rial obtainable and are equipped with attachments which will permit of a fine, accurate and reliable adjustment for gov- erning the plow.
Prices quoted are subject to 5% cash discount. and jointer extra.
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Wheel
One-Horse Plows No. 50. Right, wood beam, light, one horse, making fur- row 2 to 5 inches deep and 8 to 10 inches wide. $10.00. No. 52. Right, wood beam, medium, one horse, making furrow 3 to 5% inches deep and 9 to 11 inches wide. $16.00. No. 53. Right, wood beam, heavy, one horse or light two horse, making furrow 8 to 6 inches deep and 9 to 12 inches
wide. $18.00. No. 1464. Right, steel beam, $17.50. No. 1465. Right, steel beam, $15.50. Two-Horse Plows—Wood Beam No. 603. Right, wood beam, light two horse, making fur-
row 4% to 6% inches deep and 10 to 12 inches wide. $20.00.
No. 602 Right, and No. 502 Left. Wood beam, medium, two horse, making furrow 5 to 7 inches deep and 11 to 14 inches wide. $22.00.
No. 601 Right, and No. 501 Left. Wood beam, heavy, two horse or light three horse, making furrow 5% to 8 inches deep and 12 to 16 inches wide. $24.00.
Two-Horse Plows—Steel Beam
No. 1462 Right and No. 1362 Left. Steel beam, similar to No. 602 wood beam plow. $23.00.
No. 401 Right and No. 301 Left. Steel beam, making fur- row 5 to 8 inches deep and 12 to 15 inches wide. $24.00.
SHOVEL PLOWS Steel beam, single shovel. Price, $4.00. Steel beam, double shovel. Price, $4.50. Steel beam, triple shovel. Price, $6.25.
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Plow Repairs at Popular Prices
STEEL FRAME SPRING TOOTH HARROW
1i5—Loothi v2 sections, Cutsioo inchesmaraec eerie $22.00 17-Tooth, 2 Sections, Cuts 64 inches......:........... 23.50 23-Tooth, ousectlons, (Cuts oimn Ch GSirie ae neu iene iret 33.00
ALL-STEEL SPIKE TOOTH HARROW One Horse, One Section, 4-foot Cut,
with Bale. $8.75. Two Horse, Two Sections, 8-foot Cut. $18.00. Two Horse, Two Sections, 10-foot Cut. $20.60.
DISK HARROWS
8 Disk, 16 inches, 4 feet, 2-horse evener and pole..... $43.00 10° Disk, J6 “inches? oi j5%5 3. cee eee ea 47.00
12.“Disk: “16 inchesi.. Wagh0 as ach ott an. ee eee 52.00
TONGUE TRUCK FOR DEEP DISK HARROW The Harrow Truck is a new device and enables the user to make a short turn and relieves the neck weight entirely. $8.50.
IRON AGE CULTIVATORS
Plain 5-tooth cultivator; expands 9 to 24 inches. Price, $5.85. Lever Expander, $1.50 extra.
I. A. extra heavy cultivator, plain, bent frame. Price, $7.65. Plain Wheel, $1.00 extra.
I. A. Cultivator and horse hoe combined,
as illustrated. Price, $11.50.
WHITE’S PLAIN Bicone es BENT FRAME CULTIVATOR 5.00.
IRON AGE COMBINED HARROW AND CULTIVATOR
_ A splendid tool for cultivating crops in rows; thoroughly pulverizes and loosens the soil without throwing dirt on the small plants. The teeth ‘are re-
versible and can be j changed in 4 different
positions. Expands 11 inches to 36 inches. Price as shown in
illustration, $8.00. a = Price, with lever expander, $9.25.
DRAG SCOOPS
HA RG eer Sd $9.50 Nori 2n eK) (Sci dicctemicre reise 8.50 No. 2. Maumee ....... 7.00
TOOLS AND IMPLEMENTS
STEEL LAND ROLLERS
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McWHORTER FERTILIZER DISTRIBUTORS
Drums of Heavy Tank Steel. Angle Steel Tops—Angles 3x3x5/16 inches—Extra Strong. Axles—15-inch Round Steel.
Closed Pressed Steel Heads. Hardwood Boxings—Acknowl- edged by all to be the best. Tractor or Horse Hitch.
No. 1024%4—8 ft., 2 sec., 26 in. diameter; 550 lbs....... $40.00 No. 103144—8 ft., 3 sec., 26 in. diameter; 600 lbs....... 42.00 No. 105144—8 ft., 2 sec., 24 in. diameter; 510 lbs....... 36.00 No. 10644—8 ft., 3 sec., 24 in. diameter; 535 Ibs....... 40.00 No. 1201%4—9 ft., 3 sec., 24 in. diameter; 585 lbs....... 44.00
No. 118144—4 2/3 ft., 2 sec., 24 in. diameter; 370 lbs.... 34.00 Extra for Eveners, $2.75.
BUCH’S SOIL PULVERIZER
Simple in construction. 2%x3x5/16 inches with Heavy Cast Hangers, 15-inch Axle. Inclosed Dust-Proof Wood Bearings with Hard Oil Cups.
Solid one-piece Discs 4-inch face, 15-inch front, 12-inch
Strong rigid frame. Angles—
rear. Pulverizer so constructed that Discs must alternate and impossible to get out of alignment. End Discs closed to keep out stones and dirt.
With our Trailer Arm, both front and rear Gang work independent. No division of weight, both front and rear gang pulverizing the soil under all conditions in uneven
ground. This feature makes our pulverizer light in draft. Rolling No. Length Capacity Weight Price 625 6 ft. 62 inch 800 $60.00 626 (aie 74 inch 900 64.50 627 8 ft. 84 inch 1000 70.50 628 Ott: 98 inch 1100 79.00 630 AEG: 122 inch 1350 97.50
Foretruck, $8.50; Eveners, $2.75; Tractor Hitch in addition to Pole and Seat, Extra $3.00.
McWhorter Fertilizer Distributors have been used for many years with great success and have features not to be found on any other fertilizer distributor. The McWhorter does not depend on gravity for feeding fertilizer, but positive belt force feed which can be adjusted to feed any amount required. The spouts are adjustable and can be set to feed the number of rows desired, or to broadcast. Each set of spouts can be adjusted to feed any amount of lime or fer- tilizer desired from a few pounds to over a ton per acre. The feed adjustment of each set of spouts is regulated inde- pendently. By moving a lever the entire machine can be shut off while going to or from the field. The hopper on the larger machines is so constructed that it sits down over the wheels. This patented feature brings the hopper very close to the ground, thereby eliminating waste of material on windy days, and making the loading much easier.
No. 21—Hand Fertilizing Distributor—Capacity 80 pounds; width 30 inches; weight 85 pounds. Has all McWhorter features; ideal for gardeners requiring a small distributor. Price, $21.50.
No. 12—Light-draft one-horse machine, excellent for both furrow work and top and side dressing growing crops, as it makes a fine and even distribution. Capacity 200 pounds, width 3 feet 2 inches, weight 145 pounds. Price, $41.25.
No. 11—Constructed on the same general lines as No. 12, but is much lower in price. It has only one feed belt and one set of spouts and will spread from 3 to 15 inches. Ca- pacity 200 pounds, weight 136 pounds. Price, $34.50.
No. 34—One-horse machine, equipped with 16 Spouts. Will sow broadcast or in rows. Can be used for side dressing on both sides of two rows of growing crops or one side of four rows. Capacity 375 pounds, width 6% feet, weight 260 pounds. Price, $70.00.
No. 44—One-horse machine similar to No. 34, but with wheels adjustable to any width row, a patented feature not found on any other machine. It will broadcast 7 feet wide or can be adjusted to fertilize three furrows 3 feet apart and two furrows up to 6 feet apart. Will side dress both sides of two rows of growing crops or one side of four rows. Capacity 400 pounds, width 7 feet, weight 266 pounds. Price, $75.50.
No. 13-C—One-horse machine intended for row work only. Has adjustable rubber spouts so that they can be set for any width row desired. Capacity 400 pounds, width 7 feet, weight 260 pounds. Price, $68.75.
No. 13-D—Similar to the 13-C, but has three wider belts
with six adjustable rubber spouts to each belt, and can be used as a broadcaster as well as for rows. Price, $74.00.
FOR HIGH GRADE
COMMERCIAL FERTILIZERS See Page 64
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BEE SUPPLIES AND IMPLEMENTS
NEW IMPROVED
CENTAUR TRACTOR
Six horse power, plows a full 12 inch furrow while the operator rides. It also cultivates, harrows, and supplies an all-purpose power unit for the farm.
Ta ClOd: AsKocstioc scact eae ae an ee ert See oe Pee $548.00 Standard, Oliver Blow sAttachmentace aso) ele a eae 23.50 HOE MGs ee ay el DNA ers leu eh AG Gis ews Gh oe eA hc ele 38.00
F.0O.B. Factory—Let us Send Literature.
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EMERSON-BRANTINGHAM—OSBORNE Let us Send Literature and Prices on the Implements in Which You Are Interested
= TRACTOR PLOWS
MOWERS MANURE SPREADER FLAT TOOTH WEEDERS Vip =tootinlat=hOObNe Weed 6 laee metene tia eseee ener ara $11.00
92foots Hlat-loothy Wieederenenioer aun tcee teenie 13.00
LET US SEND COMPLETE FREE CATALOG OF
Root Quality Bee Supplies
The following are only a few of the items carried in our complete stock.
FOR QUICK SERVICE MAIL YOUR ORDERS TO US. PRICES F.0.B. BALTIMORE.
BEE HIVES
One-story 10-frame metal covered hive with frames and no foundation, K. D., $2.80.
Five 10-frame metal covered hives with frames, no founda- tions, K. D., $12.70. ;
(Full directions for nailing.)
FRAMES 10 100 Hoffman: Brameés'...:oeeenceatea: kate eee eee $0.60 $4.50 Shallow Frames with thick top bars............. 55 4.00 SECTIONS 100 500 1000 AU KAVA XI9G i eS ere Ease $1.10 $5.25 $10.50 AXBXU96. <2 See ee eee 1.00 4.75 9.50 AU KAU KITE. 0.8 isles Oe een Re eee ee 1.00 4.75 9.50 FOUNDATION 10 Sheets 50 Sheets Three? Ply aC8xl654 ek occcessae ee eee $0.75 $3.50 Medium =Brood s@/7exl6Sa)t.. asses -62 2.90 Medium’ Brood (4142x1694). 2 0.5.0.» lee 36 1.70
Super Foundation (Any Size), 1 lb., 60c; 5 Ibs., $2.75.
Beerebiscapetse nasser PT WEIR Aa Oc, ste’ aes $0.13 Boardman Feeder with cap only....................... 20 Bristle? ‘Bees Brush: ) ey. TES ea 2 eee re 25 Hive Doolsy 78-inch 64 Oc Onicha iene ieee 50 Spur, Wire=Imbedder: Senseo seas see oe oe eee ee .20 Standard Smoker, Tin, 85c; Copper.................... 1.70 Vieils; Indestructible:: ac. sa-nconeeie esr Oe eee ee ee -70 Veils, Four Piece (Collapsible)).222. 5... snes: Bas a araton -90
Wire, 1 0z., 9c; %4 lb., 18¢; % Ib., 25c.
DAY-OLD CHICKS
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MANNS’ Quality-Bred CHICKS
Direct by Mail from Hatchery or At our Store after March Ist.
WE GUARANTEE DELIVERY
100% LIVE VIGOROUS CHICKS
With Profit Producing Characteristics Bred Into Them
They are hatched from eggs of free-range stock and in- herit the physical perfection made possible only by an abun- dance of sunshine, fresh air and exercise.
Place your order with us for your season’s supply of Day- Old Chicks, and you will have taken the first step toward a very profitable poultry year.
MAIL ORDERS
It is very important that you let us have your order as early as possible. Just as soon as you have read this page is the very best time. You can in this way specify a definite delivery date and we can serve you direct from our hatchery with strong chicks full of vitality. Should there be a decline in the market price of chicks, we will make an adjustment to equal the reduction.
Customers not having charge accounts with us are re- quested to send at least one-fourth of the price when plac- ing orders; remittance for balance to reach us before ship- ment is made. No chicks sent C.0.D. No orders accepted for less than 25 chicks of any one variety.
DELIVERIES
Chicks are forwarded postpaid and brief instructions are sent with each order, suggesting best methods of care and feeding. Be prepared; see that hovers are in good condi- tion, and have a ready supply of grit, charcoal and Butter- milk Starting Feed.
Please Note—Inspect chicks immediately upon arrival. If full count live chicks are not received, have postman sign a statement showing number dead, mail this to us and a satis-
factory adjustment will be made.
BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS
First distinctively American breed and still the most popu- lar of the all-purpose breeds. Barred Rocks are hardy and vigorous; excellent winter lay- ers, and also preferred by experienced buyers of table fowl because of their abundant breast meat and bright yellow skin. Easy to raise and will thrive anywhere.
BUFF ORPINGTONS
A choice table bird—either as broiler or roaster. They develop rapidly, eight-week-old cockerels often weighing two pounds. They are excellent winter layers, stately in appear- oe with long, round deep bodies, full breasts and broad
acks.
JERSEY BLACK GIANTS
This new breed is becoming more popular every year. The plumage is lustrous greenish black, skin a rich yellow, finest table fowl, extremely large and heavy; excellent layers of large brown eggs.
WHITE LEGHORNS
Most widely used breed of chickens, being the best of all for egg production.
The strain which we offer are bred to suit the require- ments of commercial egg farms and every possible means has been employed in developing the stock for this purpose.
White Leghorn
WHITE WYANDOTTES
One of the oldest and most popular of all American breeds, and ranking among the highest as egg producers. They have broad backs, deep round bodies, large red rose combs, yellow skin, and heavy close fitting plumage which enables them to withstand cold weather. Very striking in appearance; unsur- passed for table fowl.
White Wyandotte
RHODE ISLAND RED
One of the best layers of the heavy breeds and an excellent table fowl. Somewhat rangier than Plymouth Rocks but the strongest competitor. A very profitable breed for the farmer. They are universally popular, however, with all poultrymen.
WHITE ROCKS
Differ from Barred Rocks only in their plumage. Quiet and easily confined. Popular be- cause of their beauty, produc- tiveness and value for market purposes; they dress easily hav- ing no dark pin feathers. Not- able layers of large brown eggs.
PRICES |
All Breeds (Except Leghorns and Jersey Giants)
Jan.-Feb. April-May March
Rhode Island Red
25 $2.75 $2.50
10 es on eames 9.50 8.50
INN Ses Se Oe ee Oe ee eee $5.00 75.00
White Leghorns
1 EE Pe Pe eo Re RA cn onc eee ens 2.50 2.25
‘AO Ome s soe 9.00 8.00
10 0 Or ete sect ee Pe eae 80.00 70.00 Jersey Black Giants
AT GEE She | Ree See See ee nee 3.00 2.75
OO er trots avs hsceo ee 5 ROIS .e 11.00 10.00 Special Heavy Mixed
TOO) tera wan ook een cree Ps 8.00
ClQUO Meters occ aeiere Gre arc cise tie cial 70.00
Order Early—You will be given full benefit of any reduction in prices until shipping date.
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POULTRY SUPPLIES
FOR ECONOMY Give Your Chicks The Best
FEED THEM
Conkeys
(The Original)
Conkeys Buttermilk Starting Feed with Y-O
Feed it to your chicks for the first six weeks. Contains element necessary for baby chick life, health and Combine it with your Chick Grains. 5 Ibs., 25 Ibs., 90c; 50 Ibs., $1.65; 100 Ibs., $2.95.
every development. 25c; 10 Ibs., 45c;
Conkeys Gecco Growing Mash with Y-O
For your growing birds from six weeks to maturity. 10 Ibs., 40c; 25 lbs., 85c; 50 Ibs., $1.50; 100 lIbs., $2.75.
Conkeys Gecco Egg Mash with Y-O
Feed this mash to make your hens lay every egg possible. Contains just the right amount of animal protein, minerals, vitamins, etc., for economical egg production. 10 Ilbs., 35c; 25 Ibs., 80c; 50 Ibs., $1.45; 100 Ibs., $2.55.
Conkeys Red Seal Laying Mash
100 Ibs., $1.95.
Conkeys Gecco Chick Grains
100 Ibs., $2.10.
Conkeys Gecco Growing Grains
Ties up splendidly with your Growing Mash. 100 Ibs.,
$1.85.
Conkeys Gecco Scratch Grains 100 Ibs., $1.60.
Superior Scratch Grains 100 Ibs., $1.35.
Conkeys Y-O
1 Ib., 50c; 2 Ibs., 90c; 5 Ibs., $1.60; 25 Ibs., $5.45; 100 Ibs., $16.50.
Clean, Wholesome Cracked Corn
100 Ibs., $1.25.
Conkeys Balanced Rabbit Feed with Y-O
10 Ibs., 30c; 25 lbs., 75c; 50 Ibs., $1.40; 100 Ibs., $2.65.
Conkeys Pigeon Feed-Breeders Without Corn
10 Ibs., 40c; 25 lIbs., 95c; 100 Ibs., $3.60.
For White Diarrhea Stops Chicks Dying
Avicol is positively guaranteed for both prevention and treatment. Easy to give. Simply drop it in the drinking water. It will pay you to give Avicol to all your chicks this year, and keep them healthy and free from disease. Prices:
50c and $1.00. rT; ” Kills Chicken Lice Le Sak ° Both Young and Old
This is the method endorsed by the U. S. Department of Agriculture for killing all poultry lice. It never fails to do the work. Three sizes, 35c; 60c and $2.50. (If by mail, add 10c for postage and packing.)
Y, Makes HENS LAY DON SUNG vx BENS EA crite ee ee in aveey eg.) MR oe
healthy, keeps them developing, and gets the eggs. 50c, $1.00 and $5.00. ae
Prices:
Group-Over
The sure way to treat Colds, Roup and Canker. Used and endorsed by leading poultrymen ata sees! Prices: 50c and
Germozone three times a week in the drink destroys disease germs taken in with the food or water. Keeps the crop pure and sweet. Corrects and prevents diarrhea and bowel troubles, also recommended for Roup, Colds, Canker, Swelled Head, ete. Prices: 12-oz. bottle, 75c; 32-o0z. bottle, $1.50; % gal., $2.50; gal., $4.50.
GERMOZONE
Keeps Chi Heth
A Triple Combination Worm Medicine con- taining Kamala (for Tape Worms), Nicotine Sulphate (for Round Worms) and Pyrethrum (for Pin Worms), all in an Insoluble Capsule.
Being Insoluble it therefore carries through to the gizzard. In the gizzard it is ground up, pouring the correct dose in full strength directly into the intestines upon the worms.
THE
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CAPSULE V- : A
Wonderful Invention
50 100 250 500 1000
Adu tive 28S okie aoe $1.00 $1.75 $4.00 $7.00 $12.00
Pulletic.c nce eee By (5) 1.35 3.00 5.00 9.00
Chick 2 fot sce oe ee ee 50 90 2.00 3.50 6.00 Vapo-Spray
Is the most effective medicine for colds, coughs, flu and pneumonia. With the first cough, treat the entire flock. 1 gt., 75c; % gal., $1.25; 1 gal., $2.00.
Leemulsion
An effective companion of Vapo-Spray is given in wet mash or soaked oats and acts exactly as a cough medicine does on humans. 12 oz., $1.00; 32 oz., $2.00; % gal., $3.50.
Toxite
Disease Control Spray— Controls poultry Coccidiosis, Round Worms and Red Mites which are transmitted by con- taminated litter. $1.40 per gal.
GOOD POULTRY EQUIPMENT
J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md.
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STAR FOUNTAIN AND FEEDER
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Made of a single piece of rust-resist- ing metal. No solder, no seams, no loose parts. Suitable for feed as well as water. Little chicks cannot drown. Fits any Mason jar in 1-Pint, 1-Quart and 2- Quart sizes.
(Glass jar not included)
INO? S2— ach So shinwe.seciclele te shietetoen $ .10| No. 133—Tin plate, Each........... 10 ROUND CHICK FEEDERS
Each
No. 11—Diam. 6 in., with 8 holes..$ .10 No. 12—Diam. 8 in., with 12 holes. .20
CHICK FEEDING TROUGHS
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For chicks and growing stock. Gal- vanized iron. No seams, rivets or solder. Sliding top, easy to fill and keep clean. No. 27—Length 10 inches, each....$ .20 No. 28—Length 20 inches, each.... .25
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Can be placed on the ground or sus-| pended by wire handles. Length 33) inches, with 34 feeder openings. |
Each | No. 160—Without the wide covers. . $3.50 |
No. 161—With wide adjustable cov- | ers (as shown) 4.25 |
DIXIE CHICK FEEDERS
The deep, half-round troughs have a turned-in flange to prevent waste. Easy to fill and clean.
The wire top guard keeps the chicks out, and is adjustable, so it can be raised as the chicks grow in size.
Galvanized Steel 460—Length 18 inches, each....$ .20 462—Length 30 inches, each.... .30
LARGE CAPACITY FEEDERS
No. No.
Fine Feeders for growing stock, ample capacity and great time and labor say-
ers. Two sizes. Each No. 140—Length 21 inches, holds 10 quarts, 32 feeder holes.. . $1.00
No. 141—Length 35 inches, holds 17
quarts, 54 feeder holes....:..... 1.50 No. 146—Hopper only, to fit No. 140
Feeder. Holds 5 quarts......... A5 No. 148—Hopper only, to fit No. 141
Feeder. Holds 9 quarts......... 65
MOE’S FIVE-FOOT FEEDER
No. 370—Length of feeder, 5 feet; height, 15 inches; width, 8 inches; depth, 5 inches; each
DOUBLE FEEDING TROUGHS Made of the best quality galvanized steel, accurately stamped with dies. No sharp or rough edges to injure the
chicks. Sliding top. Easy to fill and | clean.
No. 58—12 inches, 18 holes, each... $ .25 No. 59—18 inches, 26 holes, each... .35 No. 60—24 inches, 36 holes, each... .45 No. 76—36 inches, 52 holes, eacn -60
Capacity Feeders and Waterers
F2-G (Illustrated )—Designed for day old chicks to eight weeks. 2 inches high, 28 inches long, weight 2 lbs.
4 inches wide, 35c. each.
F2-W—Tumble guard not only adjustable but tilts out of the way without removing for easy cleaning and filling. 4 inches wide, 1% inches high, 28 inches long, weight 1% lbs. 25c each.
SF-3—Wire grid guard to protect feed, spaces wide enough for husky chicks, easily cleaned. 6% inches wide, 3% inches deep, 30 inches long, weight 5 lbs. 60c. each.
SF-4—Same as above. 7 lbs. 75c. each.
6% inches wide, 3% inches deep, 48 inches long, weight
STONEWARE FOUNTAIN
% gal., 35c; 1 gal., 50c; 2 gal., 85c. (Not mailable.)
“LAWN PARK” BROOD COOP
Size when extended, 18 inches wide, 19% inches high, and 48 inches long. Not Mailable. Price, $3.75.
FOUNTAIN AND BROODER HEATER
Can be used with all styles of foun- tains, and effectively prevents water from freezing. It is also an excellent heater for small brooders.
No. 10—Each
WATER GLASS
Used especially as an egg preserva- tive. Mix 1 part with 9 parts of water. 1 qt., 30c; 1 gal., $1.00.
TOP FILL FOUNTAIN
Brass valve float, heavy galvanized, easily cleaned. WirHs—lO0quart. ..i5- oe ses. $1.60
W-4—16 quart
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GOOD POULTRY EQUIPMENT
DRY MASH HOPPERS
A strictly high qual- =, ity hopper, properly designed. The curved bottom keeps the feed in easy reach, and the
FE taper shape of the hopper prevents the feed from clogging.
Height 19 inches.
Each No. 35—Width
8% inches.....$1.50 No. 36—Width 12 inches} ss. cee ae 1.70 No. 13—Width 18 inches........... 2.20 No. 37—Width 24 inches........... 2.60 OAT SPROUTER The frame is of steel, well braced and neatly painted. Has six heavy galvanized
iron pans. Five of the pans have perforated bottoms to secure the proper drainage, and the bottom pan _ is solid to hold the drip- pings. Packed knock- ed down, one in a crate. Shipping weight 25 pounds.
No. 110—Each.. .$5.00
ALUMINUM LEG BANDS MOES )f J
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No. 130—Aluminum, with raised num- bers.
Pkg. of Price
12 25 50 100 500 1,000 $ .15 $ .25 $ .40 $ .65 $3.00 $5.50
SPIRAL BANDS Best quality. Made in six sizes and ten colors. Sizes: Asiatic, Ameri- can, Mediterranean, Ban-
tam. 25 bands, 25c; 50 bands, 40c; 100 bands, 75c.
Baby Chick and Pigeon. 25 bands, 20c; 50 bands, 35c; 100 bands, 50c.
RED CHIEF HAND CORN SHELLER
Clamps on barrel or box; has patented oval-shaped teeth, shelling the corn without cracking the grains. It shells very easily and throws out the cob every time. Price, $2.00.
AUTOMATIC FOUNTAIN
regulate the flow of water to a drinking dish. The valve mechanism is entirely of brass, nickel finish, with nothing about it to rust or clog up. Positive in action.
Each No. 30—Automatice Valve and Float
ONY. oc ncaSinc eRe ces ee eS
No. 31—Water Pan only. Heavy gal-
GRIT BOXES
Economical and practical for feeding grit, shells, etc.
Thoroughly well made, no solder used in their construction.
Each No..45—2 Com-
partments ....$ .40 No. 9—83 Com-
partments .... .75 No. 90—4 Com-
partments .... 1.00
It is built on scientific lines and com- bines all the elements which make up ‘he most satisfactory Hand-Power Mill for grinding small grain. The burrs are extra hardened and self-sharpening; they eut; do not smash.
The only Mill that can be cleaned and adjusted in a moment’s time without the use of a wrench.
No. 2—Is operated by a crank; chains or bolts to a box as desired. Has hooks on which to hang a bucket. Capacity 1 to 2 bushels per hour. Price, $5.00.
No. 5—Has a fly wheel which makes the Mill run steady. and requires the least possible power to turn it. It fas- tens by chains or bolts. Capacity 2 to 4 bushels per hour. Price, $7.25.
No. 10—This Mill has beautiful out-
lines, as shown in illustration; will grind any kind of small grain; also oyster shells and dry bone. Capacity 2
to 4 bushels per hour. Price, $9.00.
DROP BOTTOM FOUNTAINS
ET a
Drop Bottom, easy to fill and to clean. Has wire handle and may be hung on the wall out of the litter and dirt.
No. 41—Galvanized, 1 gallon, each. .$1.00 No. 42—Galvanized, 2 gallons, each. 1.25
No. 136—Tin, Buttermilk Feeder, 1 gallon, each
WALL FOUNTAINS
A large capacity fountain, made of
heavy, tight coated, galvanized iron. Easy
to fill, and nothing about it to get out of order.
Each No. 74—5 gal....$1.75 No. 78—10 gallon, Giant Fountain 2.65
No. 20—Combined Hand-Power Mill. It is substantially constructed; all bear- ings bronze metal, and when run a speed »f from 300 to 450 revolutions per min- ute will grind from 10 to 20 bushels per hour. Power required, from 1% to 2 horse-power engine. Price, $21.00.
Not a poison, will not kill live- stock, dogs, cats or poultry. Price, 75c.
POULTRY SUPPLIES
J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md.
HUDSON KLEEN-EZY POULTRY EQUIPMENT
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Poultry Waterer
Eight gallon capacity, plain, Kerosene or Electric Heated, with perch and legs.
No. B18—Plain no heat (lamp may be added later), weight 30 pounds. Price, $6.50 each.
No. B19—With single burn- er flueless lamp, weight 31 pounds. Price, $7.60 each.
No. B20—Base insulated and ready to receive electric light socket, weight 32 pounds. Price, $8.50 each.
Insulated Waterer
Keeps water warm in win- ter, and cool in summer.
No. PW3—3 gallon capacity, weight 17 pounds. Price, $3.25.
No. PW6—6 gallon capacity, weight 26 pounds. Price, $4.20.
Handy Fill Chick
Fountain No. C2—Two gallon capac-
ity, made of heavy galvanized shipping
iron in two pieces, weight 5 pounds. Price, $1.20 each.
No. C3 — Three gallon ca- pacity, shipping weight 6 pounds. Price, $1.50 each.
Non-Clog Combination Feeder
No. PF163—Made of heavy rust-resisting copper alloy gal- vanized sheets, 3 feet long, mash capacity approximately 100 pounds, 4 compartments for grit, shells, etc., built in at ends, for 75 to 100 hens. Shipping weight K. D. crated 60 pounds. Price, $9.15.
No. PF105—Five feet long, mash capacity approximately 150 pounds; 4 compartments for grit, shells, etc., built in at ends, for 125 to 150 hens. Shipping weight K. D. crated 96 pounds. Price, $13.25 each.
PRACTICAL POULTRY FARMING, by L. M. Hurd. Here are practical, useful, and money-making ideas on raising poultry for profit. Complete in every detail. The only book which tells the vitamin content of poultry feeds. 149 illustra- tions, 405 pages. $3.50.
Poultry and Produce Scale
No. 83—Used by grocers, butch- ers, fruit dealers, etc. Also a re- liable scale for use in the home, giving an accurate check on house- hold purchases and supplies. Ca- pacity 20 pounds by ounces; heavy steel throughout, equipped with a special tempered Hanson spring and gravity rack, adjusted by set screw at top, 6%-inch dial, 28- guage steel; figures in black on white enamel. Finish Black Japan and decorated in gold. Has a heavy prime galvanized machine- made scoop and chains. Height overall 28% inches. Scoop size 18 by 14 inches. (Weight 5 pounds.) Price, $3.25.
Egg Cartons These pasteboard egg cartons = Se are just the thing for safely \ and quickly packing eggs in A
one dozen lots for delivery to [24 dEggs
your retail customers. The appearance and convenience of {
the package will increase your | ls My sales. 15c doz.; $1.00 per 100; | LY€!ecte / $1.75 per carton of 250 (weight yy
27 pounds). Postage extra.
Metal Egg Crates
For Selling Eggs By Mail
Indestructible; pays for itself in a few shipments; lasts years; makes interchangeable shipping easy. Buy yours now and realize more money for your eggs. Your friends want them.
The Metal Edge Filler is a won- der. A new invention and cannot be beat for safely carrying Eggs
by mail. Light in weight but
strong.
Write us about Butter-Egg Crates 11%4-dozen size......... $1.25 6-dozen size......... $2.50 2; w=QO0ZEN- SIZE AA ee ot 1.50 9-dozern JSIZ@ la... 26s 3.25 32 Edozen! SIZE. 2.22 <:<.01= 1.75 2A OZENIESIZE «cleekers/eseke 4.00 AP-CGZeCN: SiZCepetereyelsi ss = 2.00 15-dozen size......... 4.75
Postage Extra.
CEL-O-GLASS—VIO-RAY
Unbreakable weather proof, transmits violet rays (Glass does not). Ideal for poultry _ house, fronts,windows and doors, and many other uses.
Standard Roll, 36 inches wide, 100 feet long, 138c per square foot.
VIO - RAY WINDOW FABRIC Scientifically pro- cessed white cloth, thin enough to admit violet rays, and yet strong enough for all weather. 5 yards, $1.50; 10 yards, $2.50; larger quan- tities, 20c yard.
BRAN DED FOR YOUR PROTECTION
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WAFER THERMOSTATS
Three inch double’ brass wafers filled with a _ special compound to operate on low brooding temperatures as well as in incubators. Stop your loss this year. Do not use old wafers. Give your brood- ers and ineubators a _ fair chance. Order new wafers now. Specify plain or screw stud.
35¢c each.
LITTLE PUTNAM STOVE, each....... . $1.95 PUTNAM BROODER STOVES : $4.25
OAKES HOT WATER INCUBATOR No. D-98— 60-egg capacity, weight 25 lbs... .$7.50 No. D-99—100-egg capacity, weight 40 lbs... .10.00
C-2 FLOOR BROODER (Illustrated Above)
A real Electric canopy Brooder designed for the small flock raiser who really wants to make profit from his chicks. Equipped with a cement coated heating element, made to last a life time. Also socket for a small wattage attraction light so that chicks will seek shelter of Brooder. Brooder is dead air insulated and has special heavy curtain which serves to cut down current consumption. This is really the finest small electric Brooder and should not be compared with the toys using light bulbs for heat.
Dimensions: 22 inches in diameter. Capacity 100 chicks. Weight 15 pounds. $3.75.
B-1 JUNIOR BATTERY (As Illustrated at Right)
A new box brooder giving all the wonderful results and low labor cost of the Battery system. Designed for the raiser of small flocks. So suc- cessful that it is being adopted by many big operators. Note COAL BURNING BROODERS
the open sides and ample ventilation. Chicks will not develop Reliahicueninipeeal Riarelea
rapidly in a closed tight brooder. This Brooder has a 150 aye 500 chicks 1000 chicks 1200 chicks Watt “Beacon cement coated” heating element controlled by Capacity ENE Se pS
. an ek a = » - 99; 95% j “ a quick make and break non-radio interfering Thermostat, Height to Top of Stove 22 in. 40 2 In. 27 ae the finest tinned floors you ever saw. Diameter of Hover... ye ra2uins 52 in. 56 in. Dimensions: 24x30 inches. Capacity, 80 day-old chicks. Diameter of Grate.... 9 in. 10% in. 11% in. Weight, cartoned, 26 pounds. $7.25. Shipping Weights (complete) 82 lbs. 105 lbs. 122 lbs.
Price SRT et A 7 $10.00 $12.00 $17.50
ELECTRIC BROODERS
Makomb Jr.—22-in., 80-chick, uses bulb.. i eoa00 : 66 30-in., 130-chick, automatic heating element a 9.25 y) GES MAKOMB Makomb Electrostat Automatic—47-in., 250-chick 18.50 —. dé a ” 56-in., 375-chick . eat eae Pails | sk aI Cail") GF, I GIANT
65-in., 550-chick Ree aru nee | i y | Ze COAL THE “SIMPLICITY” OIL BROODER i | i] il) =| BROODER
Stove made of tt] heavy cast iron, burns any kind of coal, easy to clean. Eases tilting canopy made of heavy galvanized steel, arranged to make refueling easy. Stove pipe size 5 inches.
Brazed Oil Assembly. Wire Edged Canopy. Attractive Steel Shell. Patented Hand Control. Unexcelled Wickless
Canopy Diameter .. 52 in. 62 in.
Blue Flame Burner. Entire Simplicity. Actual! CoalaG@apacityzn...-1---1- 35 lbs. 52 lbs. 73 lbs. 35-in. Canopy—Capacity 150 chicks, weight 34 pounds. .$10.00 Actual Chick Capacity.......... 350 600 800 45-in. Canopy—Capacity 250 chicks, weight 38 pounds.. 11.00 Diameter of Grates............. 11 in. 11 in. 13 in.
55-in. Canopy—Capacity 500 chicks, weight 51 pounds.. 12.00 Prices ................0eeeeees $13.00 $17.50 $22.00
WIRE FENCING
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UNITED STATES POULTRY NETTIN
United States Poultry Fence is strictly a “NO SAG” fence, as the combination of line and mesh wires, closely woven, prevents any lengthening or nar- rowing between posts. In erecting U.S. Poultry Fence the line wires per- mit of being stretched to a high tension, which com- pels the fence to remain rigid and upright without an- choring it to a baseboard or top : rail. These fea- tures place it a long stride beyond the Hex mesh netting, which never fails to narrow and lengthen if you attempt to stretch it to a tention required to prevent sagging.
There is no netting on the market that compares with U. S. Poultry Fence for strength, beauty and durability, and we invite comparison with other makes, feeling confident that all our claims of superiority will be substantiated.
Made of No. 19 hard steel wire, double twisted and gal- vanized after weaving.
2-inch Mesh—Put up in Rolls of 150 feet
19 guage 20 guage RTI Nein f toe teil mato Netasamesie ae sie Fd $1.15 $1.00 PATIO ee ccs ays obs locate shbeie later ara aloceet = 6.2 2.10 1.80 STSCI = at hc ae ee A Aiea 2.85 2.45 CSTR SSE a8 ae Coes SOs ao ee ae 3.80 3.25 DIATTIGN ie aes 6 Coe eee ocean 4.75 4.10 72-inch... Se Peeps te I a a ek oie 5.70 4.90
1-inch Mesh
(Hexagon) 12-inch, 150 square feet. .$2.25 18-inch, 225 square feet.. 3.25 24-inch, 300 square feet.. 4.20 30-inch, 375 square feet.. 5.00 36-inch, 450 square feet.. 5.70 48-inch, 600 square feet.. 7.60 Less than roll lots, 3c square
foot. Poultry Netting Staples, pound, 10c. A i merican Steel LINE POSTS Sie-foote.. $ .60 Fence Po 6) foot) 2c -65 5) y] 644-foot ..... -70 Tet oot ieee -75 7%-foot ..... -80 Sl-footes- 85
Special Prices
on Quantities.
Ball Tops for Line Posts, 25c; Corner Posts, 40c; Pig-Ear Latch, 75c; Driving Caps for Line Post, 40c.
ned Ne ‘ampin = g
Made by American Steel & Wire Company
D-tOOUe MING E OSES, CaCie 7s.) criss carcicintelo celcioe $3.75 po if_fOOby PING ee Ostan GACHisis ain. c/s)sle'n 0 ielacieeiac stele 4,25 =? f-foot:Corner-Posts,; each ........ < oa. ceiiciesiclare 5.50 | i-seot Corer Posts, Cachnye.c--.6 - sain eees 6.00 «ta PIONEER CHANNEL BAR POSTS ‘ Bar Iron—Special Price on Quantities r| St 0) 26 ee $ .40 Wa =tOOLe oe ee. $52 is Ge -fO0tee ee 45 MAG —-fO0 bse. <8 a 55 Et 6% -footan..-.-2 50 SteetOObanae ess 3 -60 i
CHAMPION WIRE STRETCHER No. 1 has hickory handle and malleable clamp; can be quickly adjusted, and is a favorite with fence builders. Price, $1.50. RATCHET WIRE STRETCHER Is operated by one man and holds the wire in any desired position. Price, $1.50. BARBED WIRE—GALVANIZED Four points, price per 100 pounds....... ....$4.40 Same in 80-rod spools.....:........... Each, 3.85 RIBBON WIRE Galvanized, per 100 pounds.................. $8.00
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ORNAMENTAL LAWN FENCE Very attractive and we believe the most durable wire lawn fence made. Can be furnished heavy galvanized, or, in addi- tion, coated with a specially-prepared Gray Enamel Paint.
Spaces, 14 inches; wire, No. 9 Crimped Pickets in No. 12%
Tw. Cables.
Price, 36-inch, per foot, 12c; per 100 feet.............. $10.00
Price, 42-inch, per foot, 13c; per 100 feet..............
Price, 48-inch, per foot, 15c; per 100 feet..............
In Rolls of 165 feet, deduct 1c a foot.
Style 100—36 in., per 100 ft., $7.50 42 in., per 100 ft., $8.50
FLOWER GUARD Designed for protecting Flower Beds 16-inch; per foot. .2.2....2 Ge} —22-inch; perstoot, ==... =e 7c 100 feet or more, 1c per foot less. Trellis—18 inch, Sett:3 24inch=s 13>. 222 tei eee eke. 9c ft.
ORNAMENTAL GATES Heavy steel frames, filled to match the fence; fittings for wood or metal posts.
Distance Between Posts
Height Stole ite4 ft 5 ft. (Sift 10) ft. SOIC ee yaletateteleblar=iatet 5 $4.10 $4.20 $440 $4.85 $9.50 $11.00 MINE GandceccoDOS 4.20 450 4.65 5.10 9.75 11.50 mds Gadbosecaeccc 440 4.75 4.90 5.40 10.00 11.65
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PIONEER FARM FENCE
Thoroughly galvanized, ‘“Pio- neer” patent double lock knot. Let us send descriptive folder.
No. 635—6 strands, 35 inches high, 12-inch stays, per rod, 30c.
No. 845—8 strands, 45 inches high, 12-inch stays, per rod, 3le.
Regular No. 1047—10 strands, 47-inch height, 39c.
Hog Style, No. 726—7 strands, 16 stays, 12 inches apart, 28c.
Hog Style, No. 726—7 strands, 32 stays, 6 inches apart, 33c.
Hog Style, No. 832—8 strands, 16 stays, 12 inches apart, 31c.
Hog Style, No. 832—8 strands, 32 stays, 6 inches apart, 39c.
Put up regular in 20-rod Rolls.
Prices subject to change. 10-Rod Rolls, 25c per Roll Extra.
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An ideal fence against poul- ta PT ee try and small animals. The 4° | [is poe spacing is graduated from = ye 1% inches at the bottom to oS 5 inches at the top, and the 3%"_y Te distance between the stays is 3 ; 6 inches.
No. 1948—48 inches high,
per roll of 165 feet, $5.25. me neue ‘
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No. 2260—60 inches high, per roll of 165 feet, $5.75. LIBERTY POULTRY FENCE 4 feet high, 10-rod Roll. .$5.00 5 feet high, 10-rod Roll.. 5.40 6 feet high, 10-rod Roll.. 6.20 7 feet high, 10-rod Roll.. 7.35
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DAIRY SUPPLIES
DAIRY SUPPLIES
NEW E-Z AMERICAN SEPARATOR
No other separator gives you the advan- tages of the newly- developed American. Gets ALL the cream, low speed preventing frothing; bowl needs no rebalancing, new polished stainless steel discs, unmatched for easy turning, only separator with waist- low supply tank; greatest value for price charged. A size for any capacity. We offer the following three models for com- parison.
Smaller models at exceedingly low prices. Let us quote.
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_ No. 50, Regular Dairy Style, Upright—Capacity 500 pounds of milk per hour. Skims about 62 quarts in 15 minutes. Price, $59.50.
No. 50, Electric, with Standard make Motor, as shown in illustration. Price, Complete, $91.50.
BOSS CREAM SEPARATOR
Every small dairy should certainly have the Boss. It means one-quarter more cream of better quality and saves one- quarter the time. No machinery to run or look after. Separation is effected by cir- culation of cold water in outer can. All the cream rises to the surface in an hour or two and is drawn off sweet. Suitable for table use or other purposes.
2% gallons, capacity 1 to 2 cows..... $6.00
4 gallons, capacity 3 to 4 cows..... 6.50 6 gallons, capacity 4 to 5 cows..... 7.25 8 gallons, capacity 5 to 7 cows..... 8.00
TWIN SEPARATOR Has many advantages over the separator with a single milk vessel; one can be used in the morning and the other in the evening. Made in 5 to 20 gallon sizes.
2 cans, £2) gallons; capacity 6 toi) coOwS-seneieia. ce. ce $14.25 DAIRY THERMOMETERS each=+.-- 4 ee Eee eee 75c. CREAM-THSTING “LUBESS each --) ce eee nee 60c.
PARCHMENT BUTTER PAPER Is furnished in sizes: 24x36, 9x12, 6x9, 6x6. Price, per pound, 25c. By mail, add regular Parcel Post rate.
m fr BUTTER WORKER SKS Inside Measurement Cap. Price No. 1—23x36x2% in., 50 Ibs... $21.50 No. 2—20x36x2% in., 30 Ibs... 17.00 No. 3—17x27x2% in., 20 lbs... 15.35
DANDELION BUTTER COLORING
Dandelion Brand Butter Coloring is guaranteed to be purely vegetable, and that the use of same for coloring butter is permitted under all Food Laws—State and National.
Will not color the buttermilk; will never turn rancid; gives the brightest and best color; butter never becomes reddish; perfect economy in use. It is cheaper than any other-coloring. Put up in four sizes.
Smalljsizetorcolor/b00\poundsperiss serene eter ei $ .35
Mediumisizesto colors 250mpounds- suena oe eens -65
Large ‘size to color 2800) pounds? ...o.)0.9... 2.2 Jee. cue 1.25 MILK CANS
Made of special heavy cold rolled milk-can material. One of these cans will outlast two of the common light-weight cans. Sold at very attractive prices. 65-gallon size only. No. 205—Umbrella Cover, 13 pounds empty, each $3.50
HUDSON COW STANCHIONS Tubular Stanchions (No. 105). These stanchions are wood lined, and so constructed as to be comfortable, strong and durable. They are made of high quality metal with but very few working parts to get out of order. The wood lining is a very important feature, as it is a protection against the cold iron. Price, $3.85 each.
B-K
BACILI-KIL
Disinfectant Deodorant Antiseptic
A powerful non-poisonous ger- micide extensively used by dair- ies, poultry and stock farms. 10 oz., 50c; qt., 90c; 1 gal., $2.00.
New Powder Form. 9 oz. bottle makes 1 gallon B-K solution, 75c.
KELLY DUPLEX GRINDING MILLS
The only mill manufactured which has double or duplex grinders. It has a grinding surface of just double that of any other mill of equal size, and therefore can do twice as much work; or as much work as any other mill twice its size. Grinds any kind of grain, cotton-seed, corn and cob, and corn, cob and shucks equally well, and produces a grist of any desired quality—coarse, medium or fine. Its shifting device for regulating the grinding is the most perfect known. A positive force feed, no choking; no end thrust on the main shaft under any conditions. Simple in construction, easily operated, strong, durable and efficient.
No. 1—3% to 6 horsepower. Three feet 4 inches high, shaft 3 feet 6 inches long; capacity 8 to 18 bushels ear corn, according to power and speed. Price, $57.00.
No. 11, Junior—3 to 6 horsepower. Height 3 feet 2 inches, length of shaft 3 feet 2 inches; eapacity 6 to 12 bushels ear corn, according to power and speed. Price, $38.00.
KOW-KARE The Great Cow Tonic and Conditioner for toning up the appetite and stepping up milk production through its action as a stomachic of genuine merit, an alterative and general regulator of cows subjected to modern conditions of forced production.
LZ =pownd! Gam licievsiavaterctoicte els eievete event Ohta Tee Price, $ .65 254 =DOUNG) ICANs < svatsyortetowsis adhe h nreteeneter ene ae Re Price, 1.25
CONKEY’S FLY KNOCKER The best preparation on the market for keeping flies off cattle and horses. Easily sprayed on and retains its strength all day, allowing the cows to pasture without annoyance, and
pe assists in the production of milk. Qt., 60c; gal., 1.50.
CONKEY’S CALF MEAL Quality is of more importance in Calf Meal than in any other feed; it pays to buy the best. The advantages in feed- ing it are many. 1. It saves milk. 2. It costs less to feed. 3. It makes better veals. 4. You can raise your own dairy cows on it cheaper than they can be bought. 5. It leaves more milk to sell, and more profit to you. Satisfaction
guaranteed. 25 Ibs., $1.35; 100 lIbs., $5.00.
CYLINDER CHURN
Made of selected white cedar and well put up.
Full Churning Capacity
Number 1 2 3 4 Gallons 1% 2 3% 6 Price ..$4.25 $5.00 $6.00 $7.25
BARREL CHURN Oak stave; steel top; it works by concussion and will not break © the grain of the butter nor make ss jt of a salvy consistency.
Number .... 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
Gals. ch’rn’d 3 5 7 10 13 18 30 Price@s.asl-ct $6.00 $6.75 $7.50 $8.25 $10.50 $12.00 $16.50 BUTTER SHIPPING BOXES 20-pound prints...... $13.75 40-pound prints...... $19.75
30-pound prints...... 16.00 56-pound prints......
HAND BUTTER PRINTS ¥%-lb. Seeley Pattern, as shown
In CULT AA Mets cisteraeloerertels PR Ste Baltimore: Pattern...» -)-/-16 «ce Le2o Round Print and Mould......... -40
PUMPS AND WATER SYSTEMS
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Lubricated for Life
stream.
steel base.
Ball-Bear
ing Pump
GOULDS AUTOMATIC OILING PYRAMID PUMPS
Figure 1741 By adding an entirely automatic oiling power end to the famous “Pyramid” double-acting pump, GOULDS have a pump unsurpassed for general pumping service. Machine-cut gears operating in a bath of oil, impossibility of crankcase dilution, and long life are noteworthy features of this pump. Suction and Tight and Price
Gals. per Speed Discharge Loose (Pump
Size Minute R.P.M. Size Pulleys Only) 13 250 1% 12x2% $60.00 25 150 1% 15x2% 91.00
44 150 2 15x2% 130.00
82 125 2% 16x4 203.00
KANAWHA WOOD PUMPS
Porcelain Lined—Ready to Set in the Well Subject to Cash Discount
Depth No.2 No.5 Depth No.6 No.4 of Well 6x6 10.40) of Well 6x6 7x7
8 ft....$12.20 $14.80 31 ft... .$27.50 $31.50
9 ft.-.. 1260 15:20 32 ft... 27.90 31.90 10 ft.... 18.00 15.60 33 ft:... 28:30 32.30 id £6. >. -- 13:40 16:00) «34 fe) 310 35:10 12 ft... 13-80 1640 35 ft.... 31.50 35.50 13 ft.... 14.20 16.80 36 ft.... 31.90. 35.90 14 ft.... 14.60 -17.20- 37 ft...: 34.70 38.70 15 ft.... 15.00 17.60 38 ft ... 35.30 39.10 16 ft.... 15.40 18.00 39 ft... 35.50 39.59 17 ft.... 15.80 1840 40 ft.... 35.90 39.90 18 ft.... 16.20 18.80 41 ft.... 39.90 43.90 19 ft.... 16.60 19.20 42-ft.... 40.30 44.30 20: ft..... 17:00' 19:60 _43 ft.... 40.70 44/70 21 ft.... 17.80 21.00 44 ft.... 41.10 45.10 22 ft.... 18.60 21.40 45 ft.... 43.90 47.90 23 ft. .-. 19:00 21°80) 46 ££.... 44.30 ~ 48.30 24 ft.... 19:40" 22:20 Aq ft_... 44.70) 48.70 25 ft.... 19:80 22.60 48 ft.... 46.30 50.30 26 ft.... 21.00 24.00
27 ft.... 21.40 24.40
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We shall be pleased to quote attractive prices on Galvanized Pipe.
GOULDS HYDRAULIC RAMS
GOULDS Hydraulic Rams are a very economical means of elevating water to storage tanks without outside power. Energy of the falling water does the work without atten- tion or care. All working parts of bronze and will give a lifetime of service.
Fig. 1701—No. 3.Price, $17.75 Fig. 1701—No. 4.Price, $23.00 Fig. 1702—No. 5.Price, 28.25 Fig. 1703—No.6.Price, 45.00
GOULDS ELECTRIC FRESH-WATER “EVER-OILED” OUTFIT W-40
210 Gallons per Hour 2-year Pump Guarantee
Compared feature for feature with any other water system, this outfit is one of the greatest values on the market today. ; A complete system supplying fresh, cold, running water direct from well or
Unit includes the new EVER-OILED Ball-Bearing Pump, lubricated for life, guaranteed for two years; an electric-welded, steel air-cushioning chamber; % h. p., A. C. or D. C. motor; electric control switch set to start at 23 pounds and stop at 43 pounds; air valve; rubber and fabric belt. Price, $79.50.
Other Goulds Water Systems
A complete line of GOULDS Shallow and Deep-Well Systems comprising outfits for every type of service is recommended to any one interested in domestic water supply. All Shallow Well Outfits have the new ball-bearing pump, which is lubri- cated for life and carries a 2-year pump guarantee. matic oiling throughout and embody the most modern designs.
Let us quote you on just the pump for your requirements.
relief valve; and V-belt drive, with endless non-slipping, Pump, air-cushioning tank and motor mounted on pressed
All deep-well units are auto-
GOULDS SINGLE-
ACTING DISTRIBUTING
FORCE PUMP HEAD
Surface and Underground Discharge
GOULDS Fig. 1482 is suitable for = either hand or windmill operation and is good for lift and forces up to 135 feet. Underground discharge is 46 inches below base of pump and is operated by conveniently located handwheel. Adjust- able 6, 8, 9 and 10-inch stroke.
Price, $21.00. GOULDS “EMPIRE” DOUBLE-ACTING ;
FORCE PUMP
With Guided Top and 3-Way Discharge
GOULDS Fig. 1731. Double - Acting Pump is built in 2 sizes with 24%x12-inch and 8x12-inch cylinder for hand, wind- mill or with use of jack, for power drive. An exceptionally well built pump for general farm use. Cylinders are
brass lined. Either size, $25.40.
RED JACKET IRON EASY-TO-FIX PUMPS
Prices quoted below are Pumps ready to set in the
well. Subject to Cash Dis- count. Fig. 28 Fig. 51 ae 2 S . Has “ers ¢ “Se a S8° < os x S a Gee BF Ges AS ~2oA AS NOE 10 ft. $28.50 28 ft. $53.50 12) £6.) 29:50 30 ft. 55.75 14 ft. 30.50 32 tt. S820 16 ft. 31.25 34 ft. 60.50 TS Ete: S22 36 ft. 63.00 20 ft. 33.00 88 ft. 65.25 22 ft. 34.00 40 ft. 67.75 24 ft. 35.00 42 ft. 70.00 26 ft. 36.00 44 ft. 72.00
If over 44 feet, add $1.25 per foot to the above prices.
If 3-Way is not wanted for Fig. 51, deduct $5.00.
If 3-Way is wanted for Fig. 28, add $5.00.
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MISCELLANEOUS FARM SUPPLIES
MISCELLANEOUS FARM SUPPLIES SAW FRAMES
ROOFING MATERIAL
MINERAL SURFACED Balmar—Furnished in Red, Green or
Blue-Black (100 sq. ft.). Per roll, $2.00.
SMOOTH SURFACED
Continental—Heavy or “3-ply” (100 sq. ft.). Per roll, $2.35.
Apex—Medium or “2-ply” (100 sq. ft.). Per roll, $1.60.
Battle Axe—Light or “1-ply” (100 sq. ft.). Per roll, $1.00. MULTI SHINGLES (4 in 1) Mineral Surfaced. 6.65.
TARRED FELT
No. 15—36-inch, 216 square feet, 31 pound roll. Per roll, $1.15.
No. 25—36-inch, 216 square feet, 54 pound roll. Per roll, $2.00.
Less special discount in lots of 10 rolls or more.
Per square,
KURE-A-LEAK
A semi-liquid mastie or cement-like composition, not affected by extreme heat or cold; absolutely water tight and fireproof. It “kures” the leaks in wornout tin, galvanized iron or com- position roofings. 1 gal., $1.15; 5 gals., $5.00.
ADDS | NEW LIFE he OLD ROOF: s
CORRUGATED IRON ROOFING
Heavy galvanized iron corrugated roofing is always car- ried in stock in all the standard sizes. Prices subject to change. $4.75 per square (100 square feet.)
CHANNELDRAIN ROOFING
[WATER FROM
eo Made of
COP-R-LOY
The Copper-Alloyed Steel That Resists Rust and Corrosion
IT DRAINS OFF NEVER FALLS BELOW
Channeldrain has a barrier to leaks—a vertical wall run- ning the entire length of the lap—and no water gets by this wall. The channel formed by the patented design of Chan- neldrain roofing carries off the water before it can mount the ridge. This means that Channeldrain roofing goes far- ther than other metal roofing in doing what roofing is intended to do—IT DRAINS OFF ALL THE WATER THAT FALLS ON THE ROOF, permitting the surface to dry quickly and prevents rust under the laps and around nail holes. It is easy to understand the economy in roofing that has these advantages—and only Channeldrain has them.
You can apply Channeldrain yourself and enjoy the supe- rior benefits of this modern patented roofing, with freedom from repairs through long years to come. It will save money for you. 28 guage, 54%4c per square foot.
Built of hard wood, mortised and tennoned, and full bolted; with Cold Rolled Steel mandrel; heavy balance wheel, and the table firmly hinged to frame—thoroughly braced and reinforced. The blades are made of genuine saw steel and have given universal satisfaction.
No. 8—With 24-inch (Blades. ac jon ee eee $26.50 Nos p—With! 24-anehwBladewes jenn sae tee 26.50 No. 4 “Pony Saw”—18-inch Blade.................... 17.00
LADDERS
Made of the very highest quality lumber and assembled to give the safest, most durable and most rigid construction. Side rails made of the best selected Norway, Southern Pine or Spruce and the rungs are Hickory. Equipped with sturdy gravity catchers DALE and eet
LEADER EXTENSION LADDERS
A05024,126;)28, 30) oo-htre ey a4.) jeter. ere tree Per foot, 35c 34, 36, 38, 40-ft. hee: Per foot, 38¢
44- foot Sees hoy Sis ee dees Se RIE ee by Pereroot mace STRAIGHT LADDERS, 14, 16- footie. see Per foot, 25c STRAIGHT LADDERS, 18- foot ah oe eee Per foot, 28¢
RED CROSS CIDER MILLS AND WINE PRESSES
Hinged
. Plain Cages
SINGLE CAGE CIDER MILL.................. $16.50 $17.00 JUNIOR 2-CAGE CIDER MILL............... 22.50 23.00 MEDIUM 2-CAGE CIDER MILL............... 26.50 27.50 SENIOR 2-CAGE CIDER MILL................ 37.50 39.50 No 1ERULESPRESS« 8. cena eee eee 8.00 8.50 Not 25ERUITS PRESS? ose seke oer eee peter 11.00 11.75 Noi3 ERUITORRESS€e fat aoek beeen oe = 16.00 16.75 Noii5) ERUIT: PRESS#¢ i sence cee nite 25.00 26.00
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CENTURY ELECTRIC MOTORS
Repulsion Start Induction Single Phase Motors fill the demand for motors where high starting torque, low starting current, quiet and automatic operation are desirable.
The % Horse Power and smaller are equipped with the Century Wool Yarn System of Lubrication, which insures proper lubrication for at least one year of continuous opera- tion. The larger sizes are equipped with ring oilers. The brushes are in service and touch the commutator only while starting.
All prices listed below are for 110/220 volts, 60 cycle rat- ings, and they include pulley and belt tightening base with 1/3 Horse Power and smaller, and rails with larger sizes.
Horse Syn. Standard Pulley
Power Speed Diam. Face Bore Prices % 1800 2 2 % $22.30 % 1800 2% 24 5 26.10 % 1800 3 2% % 41.00 % 1800 3 2% % 51.00 1 1800 3 2% 34 62.00 1% 1800 4 3% 1 80.00 2 1800 4 3% 1 90.00
No. 82 TOOL GRINDER
This very useful grinder is especially suited to farm work and can be easily clamped to a mower wheel or bench; com- pact, simple and serviceable.
82 C -—With Bevel Tool Wheel only.................-. $6.50 82 CW—With both Flat and Bevel Tool Wheels........ 7.50
FAIRBANKS MORSE TYPE “Z” ENGINES =
A
Mi, Wij = \ With
_ Compact, self oiling, fully enclosed and yet easily access- ible. Designed to meet the present and future demands of users of small engines. Equipped with guaranteed ignition, Type “R” Rotary High Tension Magneto. Easy to start, magneto sealed against dirt, dust, water and oil. Let your next engine be a “Z” and learn what real dependability is.
CO: 8 2 $59.35 Spas ie Boe oe teas mean as $93.55 Let us quote larger sizes on request. 1% Horse Power Illustrated.
MYERS’ DOUBLE LOCK UNLOADERS
No. 208. Has extra long truck, wheel base 16 inches, large steel bearings, 7-inch sheaves, reversible and swivel, for double steel track, designed for heavy work. Price, $11.00.
MYERS’ CLOVER LEAF UNLOADER
No. 118. This is the well-known reversible car for double steel track. The locking device grasps the fork pulley on either side and permits it to swing free. Price, $9.00.
Double Steel Track. Price, per foot, 25c.
Hanging Hooks. For double steel track. Price, each, 18c.
Rafter Brackets. Steel. Price, each, 6c.
Pulleys, 6-inch; wood sheaves; malleable iron frame. Price, each, 75c.
Pulleys. Knot-passing swivel; 6-inch malleable iron sheave. Price, each, 80c.
Double Harpoon Forks. All steel. Price, each, $2.50 to
$6.00. Floor Hooks, %-inch wrought iron. Price, each, 18c.
WAGNER BARNDOOR HANGER
Extra Heavy AIl Steel
= A and Self-Cleaning
Tandem, Ball-Bearing Rollers, per set........ Lae Nose biLubulary steele Track. per £00... 6600s acwiec vicre
No. 100 Evertight Steel Track, per foot................ 32 StecluBracketsMeachiencta cine sels sis olewiciele sesle 6 eve ops) drereraueie .20
RURAL MAIL BOX
In order to better serve the patrons and with less effort on the part of the carrier, the Post Office Department adopted the new box and have provided a receptacle that will take the regular mail and parcels as well.
Body made of No. 20 guage galvanized steel, door No. 18 guage, bottom and rear No. 20 guage. Inside of box has a corrugated drain board to provide for any water accumula- tion. Finished in aluminum bronze, flag bright red enamel. Size of box 23% inches long, 11% inches wide, 14 inches high. Price, $3.25.
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SOIL IMPROVEMENT MATERIALS
SOIL IMPROVEMENT MATERIALS
BLACK LEAF STERILIZED GROUND TOBACCO STEMS
A finely ground, organic fertilizer material. An ideal and readily available source of necessary elements for your lawn, flowers, truck, market garden, and green house crops, and fruit. Better than stable manure, and makes a superior compost. Adds humus. Thoroughly sterilized, therefore free of weed seeds. Supplies ORGANIC Nitrogen and ORGANIC Potash. Does not burn tender roots. Economical, easy to use, and safe for every purpose. Guaranteed 1.16% Nitro- gen, 4% Potash. Being a “natural” fertilizer carries nearly all of the minor elements that a plant demands, particularly Magnesium for flower and leaf color. Apply at rate of 5 to 10 pounds per 100 square feet, or 1000 to 2000 pounds per acre for all truck crops, tobacco, fruit, tomatoes, potatoes, ete. 10 Ibs. 25c; 25 lbs. 50c; 100-lb. bag, $1.50; ton, $20.00.
BONE MEAL (Extra Fine)
An excellent fertilizer, especially recommended for lawns, rose bushes, grape vines, and deep-rooted shrubbery, where it is desired to furnish the plants with a perfectly safe, slow-acting but continuous supply of nourishment. Florists and nurserymen use large quantities of our bone meal very successfully. 10 lbs., 35c; 25 Ibs., 75c; 50 Ibs., $1.35; 100-lb. bag, $2.25. Let us quote special price on quantities.
HUMUS
A pure organic material prepared for the purpose of build- ing up the lawn. Is odorless, and being neutral in action can be used on all plants. 100-lb. bag, $2.00.
PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE
One of the most popular fertilizers for lawns, thoroughly dried and pulverized, giving lasting results. For top dress- ing of lawns use 1 ton per acre, applying in fall or early spring. 5 lbs., 20c; 10 Ibs., 35c; 25 lbs., 75c; 100-lb. bag, $2.00; ton, $30.00. Let us quote special price on quantities.
CHILEAN NITRATE OF SODA
Highly soluble, quick in action and hastens the maturity of crops fully two weeks. Champion Brand (shot form.) Lb., 5c; 10 lIbs., 35c; 100 Ibs., $1.85. Special price ton lots.
ALUMINUM SULPHATE
For rhododendrons and azaleas. 10c lb.; 10 lbs., 50c; 100
lbs., $3.75.
BLOOD MEAL
One of the best plant foods for forcing flowers and vege- tables. Excellent for rose bushes during blooming season. 10c per Ib.; 3 lbs., 25c; 25 lbs., $1.00; 100 Ibs., $3.00.
LAND PLASTER
Useful as a medium for retaining moisture and the fluids and ammoniates of manure. 80-lb. bag, 90c; ton, $19.00.
HYDRATED LIME
Especially useful for correcting acid condition of soils in gardens and lawns. 50-lb. bag, 45c. Let us quote ton prices.
ADCO
Is a powder, which, when mixed with almost any non-woody vegetable waste, and kept wet, gradually converts it into manure.
50 pounds of ADCO makes a ton of manure. Equal to stable manure—Odorless. Prices: 150 lbs., $10.50; 25 Ibs.,
$2.00. PEAT MOSS
Promotes Growth by Improving Texture of Soils and Regulating Supply of Moisture Investigate its Many Advantages Granulated Peat Moss has rapidly come into general use for horticultural purposes, and large commercial growers recommend it highly as a moisture retaining humus, unsur- passed for mulching. It is excellent for clayey, light, sandy or gravelly soils, beds, hotbeds, coldframes, greenhouse benches, in potting soil and as a winter protection for lawns. Also as a mulch on strawberry, perrenial beds, roses, rhodo- dendrons, azaleas, evergreens, ferns, etc.
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FISH BONE POTASH FERTILIZER FOR BETTER PRODUCTION Guaranteed Analysis The Commercial Fertilizers which we offer are made by one of Baltimore’s largest and most reliable manufacturers. Animal base products are consistently used, making a plant
food which in its chemical action in the soil is best suited for continuous growth of the crops.
Analysis Bag 167 lbs. Let Us Quote
2-12- 2 $2.00 .
5-8-5 2.50 Latest Low Prices
7-12- 7 3.00 On Ton Lots Or More.
ALWAYS LOOK on the Label for the GERM COUNT Expiration DATE and the PRICE
INOCULATE
Your legumes with
NOBGE-HILTNER PROCESS
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Fresh Each Year Leads in High Germ Count
Alfalfa, Clovers, Soy beans, Peas, Cow Peas, Beans, Vetch, Lespedeza
The Original Legume Inoculator NOB BE-HILT!
NITRAGIN
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NITRAGIN INOCULATION PRICES
When ordering, always specify kind of seed.
Alfalfa, All Clovers Soy Beans, Cow Peas
Lespedeza (Hulled)
Garden NITRAGIN for Peas, Beans, Sweet Peas
Inoculates from 1 oz. to 8 Ibs. seed, Price 25c
only for Vetch and Aust. Pea.
Beautiful Plants Successful Gardens
Guaranteed to improve your plants
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These TABLETS are very concentrated, are high in per cent of vital elements, nitrogen, ammonia, phosphoric acid and potash, properly balanced, they dissolve quickly, giving immediate fertilization which promotes vigorous growth, more blooms, richer colors and bring vegetables two weeks earlier. 30 Tablets, 17c; 75 Tablets, 39c; 200 Tablets, 98c; 1000 Tablets, $3.50. (By mail add 10%.)
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There are three things under your control which have an important bearing on the success or failure of your lawn or garden. They are good
_ seed, right cultural practices, and proper plant feeding.
You'll get good seed if you buy it from us. Plants will be properly
planted and cultivated if you follow our planting directions. And, your
plants will be properly nourished if you feed them regularly with Vigoro, the complete plant food we recommend.
Vigoro is clean and odorless, containing all of the plant food elements plants must get from the soil. Each element is present in the right pro- portion, assuring a balanced plant ration. That’s why Vigoro produces such amazing results—that’s why it develops root as well as top growth. Be sure to order a supply of Vigoro with your seed. No other plant-feeding materials need be used with Vigoro. Complete directions for use in every bag and package.
Vigoro Spreaders Vigoro Prices
Vigoro Spreaders apply 499.14, bag... .$ 4.00 10-Ib. pkg.....$. .83 Vigoro and grass seed quickly 50-1b. b 2.50 5 Ib. pk and evenly, assuring smooth, ae Re eRe es Se velvety-green lawns. Write 25-lb. bag.... 1.50 12-o0z. pkg..... 10 for descriptive matter. F.O.B. Baltimore
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“Use Vigoro on Everything You Grow”
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Your Profits Must Increase—
Proportionally as you reduce the cost of producing your crops. prices of your products cannot be controlled, but by disregarding obsolete methods and adopting modern equipment, costs are greatly reduced. This is They reduce the cost of production
exactly what Gravely Tractors do.
thereby increasing your profit.
Market
THE GRAVELY MOTOR CULTIVATOR
Designed for vegetable grow- ers.
Operates at low cost. Is constructed of very best material.
Works with Planet Equipment. from dirt.
Patented single wheel, gives positive traction, easy control and accurate work.
Easily operated by inexperi- enced help.
See the Gravely demonstrated just as soon as possible, write or phone (Wolfe 5161) today for an appointment.
GATOR-HIDE MULCH PAPER
stimulates plant growth by increasing the témperature of the soil, by conserving moisture in the soil and by eliminat- ing the weeds.
The Gator-Hide Mulch Paper used here on Early Iceberg Lettuce not only yielded more to the row than the unmulched area at the right, but it produced lettuce that was of de- cidedly better quality and brought it to maturity earlier than lettuce planted at the same time on adjacent unmulched land. Try Gator-Hide yourself this year.
PRICES Type Width Length Sq.Ft. Per Roll A ( Light Weight) 18 in. 900 ft. 1350 $3.00 A ( Light Weight) 36 in. 900 ft. 2700 6.00 B (Heavy Weight) 18 in. 450 ft. 675 3.00 B (Heavy Weight) 36 in. 450 ft. 1350 6.00
Substantial discounts on orders of 30 rolls or more.
SKINNER SYSTEM AUTOMATIC IRRIGATION
This system is always made to order to fit each particular plot. The nozzles deliver a fine mist-like spray. The Typs “C” oscillator moves the lines slowly from side to side, sc that this moisture is evenly distributed.
A very comprehensive catalog and complete information will be mailed to you upon request.
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THE RAIN WAVE SPRINKLER
A Miniature Skinner System automatically operated and handily portable because of its compactness and small weight (only 17 pounds). This wonderful sprinkler will cover a space 59 feet by 50 feet at one setting and comes to you completely assembled, ready to attach to hose. $35.00.
Does excellent work quickly. |
Works in rows 8 in. to 8 Be Tr
All working parts protected | Powerful Air-Cooled Motor. |
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MANNS’ NEW RUBY GEM BEET
PRICES:
Pkt. 10c; 4% Ib. GOc 11lb. $ 2.00 10 lbs. 18.50 25 lbs. 45.00 100 lbs. 175.00
For description see page 7
New Market Gardeners Special Bunching Beet—Ideal for color, size, shape and freedom from zones.
HIGHEST QUALITY — TRIAL GROUND / TESTED SEEDS