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A Tribute from the Press
Referring to our exhibit at the North Carolina State Fair,
at Raleigh, October the 17th to 22d, at which we were
awarded the Blue Ribbon and Diploma for the second time,
The Raleigh News and Observer of October the 21st pays the
following tribute:
SEED EXHIBITION
F BREAT MERI
Attracted Attention of Thousands
at the Fair
T TOOK BLUE ABBON
Diploma Also Awarded to the Seed
Exhibit of Diggs and Beadles Com-
pany, of Richmond, Va.—It is One
of the Handsomest Seed Exhibits
Ever Made in the South—The
Quality of the Seed Par Excellence
—In Personal Charge of Mr. Diggs.
President of the Company, Whose
Courtesy and Information Won
Many Friends For His Establish-
ment.
The farmers in this State as well as
in other Southern States have waked
up to the realization of the great im-
portance of good seed for their pros-
pective crops. They know that good
crops cannot be produced from poor
seeds. The day of planting any old
seed that could be scraped up has
passed, and in consequence the yield
among all kinds of crops in the State
is on the increase.
This is apropos of the splendid seed
exhibit of Diggs and Beadles, of Rich-
mond, Va., which occupied a con-
spicuous place in exhibition hall. This
exhibition yesterday was awarded the
| blue ribbon and diploma for the ex-
cellency of the exhibit.
The exhibit has attracted thousands
of farmers and others who have visit-
ed the Fair, and all were loud in their
praise of the excellence of the seed
and the elaborateness of the display.
The exhibit embraces all kinds of
seed, garden and field and grasses.
All the various varieties were neatly
packed with top exposure. The seeds
were perfectly clean and their fresh-
ness and perfection were the subject
of the most favorable comment. No
handsomer seed exhibit has ever been
made at any State Fair here.
The exhibit was under the personal
eare of Mr. Albert C. Diggs, the
president of the company, who has
made q host of friends and customers
—no doubt because of the courteous
manner in which he received the
great number who stopped to inspect
the showing. The exhibit will result
in great good to the farmers and oth-
ers who plant seed, as it was a strik-
ing object lesson of the importance
of the best seed.
Mr. Diggs imparted much valuable
information to callers and none could
go away without being impressed with
the fact that Diggs and Beadles is
an important seed establishment in a
Southern city that is worthy of the
patronage of Southern farmers.
The Diggs and Beadles Company
has been established at Richmond.
Va., for nine years and enjoys an ex-
tensive trade in Virginia, North anda
South Carolina. The trade growth ot
this firm has been very rapid, show-
ing an increase of 33 1-3 per cent. an-
nually, demonstrating that the peonle
are after the best seed and appreciate
business attention. Mr. Diggs is every
inch a seed man and this rapid devel-
opment of trade is largely due to the
personal attention he gives to the
business in Richmond.
The house does both a wholesale
and retail business and the motto of
the firm, in the language of Mr. Diggs,
is: ‘““No order too small for careful
attention; no order too big for us to
handle.”’
RICHMOND PRE&S8, INC., PRINTERS
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To Our Friends and Customers:
The sale of DIGGS & BEADLES, SUPERIOR SEEDS in 1910 far exceeded any pre-
vious year in our history. Thisis very gratifying, for every progressive merchant who
sells high grade goods likes to see such practical evidence of their customers’ apprecia-
tion.
Each of the 8 years we have been in business has witnessed striking increase in the
volume of business done.
This success has not come to us merely by advertising and hard work, but because
we have given full value for all money received, and this is evidenced by the many
kind expressions of appreciation of the High Grade goods we send out.
Each year demonstrates more clearly to the intelligent Farmer the value and neces-
sity of sowing the highest grade Seeds, and as a consequence, the demand for high
grade Seeds is rapidly increasing. Some dealers have made irreparable mistakes
trying to secure trade by lowering price at the expense of quality, but the day for this
sort of merchandising is fast passing away. For the intelligent Farmer has come to
appreciate the economic value of sowing only the highest grade Seeds obtainable.
The best crops can be produced only from the best Seeds, and the Farmer remem-
bers his good crops long after the price paid for the Seed is forgotten.
The growth of our business we attribute in a large measure to the high grade
STANDARD SEEDS we carry at all times, and our persistent efforts to induce our
customers to sow nothing but the highest grade. That these efforts on our part are
generally recognized and appreciated is our highest reward, for the foundation of our
business is the confidence of our customers.
Honesty, liberality and promptness are the factors which have helped us to make
the friends we have. We aim to merit friendship by treating our customers right; if
we fail to please you, tell us, if we succeed, tell your friends. For our experience has
proven that a satisfied customer is the best advertisement any business house can
ave.
PLANT GOOD SEEDS AND THEY WILL GROW GOOD CROPS.
To insure against sending out any but reliable Seeds—we have recently established
and thoroughly equipped a Seed Laboratory for analysizing and testing all the Seeds
we send out, and we were most fortunate in securing the services of a thoroughly
competent and skilled Seed Analyist and Botanist from the Seed Laboratory of the
Department of Agriculture in Washington. We now have an up-to-date Seed Labo-
ratory, unsurpassed for accurate seed testing, both as to purity and germination,
and our customers can rest assured that all Seeds purchased from us have been
thoroughly and carefully tested, and under ordinary conditions and with proper
cultivation will certainly grow good crops.
Do not be misled by exaggerated illustrations and superlative descriptions into
buying extravagant wonders and novelties at high prices, but place your order for
reliable Seeds with DIGGS & BEADLES whom you know to be responsible Seed
Merchants and will fill your order with credit to themselves and satisfaction to you.
With thanks and sincere appreciation for your generous patronage and valued
influence in the past, and soliciting your future orders which will have our best
attention always—and wishing you all a year of much happiness and prosperity
during 1911, we are,
Most respectfully,
DIGGS & BEADLES, Inc.
Richmond, Virginix,
January 2nd, 1911.
‘To Our Correspondents.
Important Notes and Suggestions.
HOW TO SEND MONEY :—Remittances should be made either in the form of an Express
Morey Order, P. O. Money Order, Bank Draft or Registered Letter. Postage stamps will he ac-
cepted for small amourts, provided they are carefully wrapped, so as to prevent sticking. When
personal checks are sent, add 15 cents to cover the cost of ccllecting. Banks now charge exchange
on personal checks.
BE SURE TO GIVE FULL NAME AND ADDRESS with each order. Every season we get
a number of orders without name of sender or Post Office, and the post mark on the envelope is often
too obscure to be made out. There is no way of finding out who the senders are; consequently we
are blamed, whereas the fault is their own entirely. We therefore beg our correspondents to write
their full name and address on each order.
YOU RUN NO RISK in sending cash with your order. Our reputation as honest and experi-
enced Seedsmen is well known. while our financial responsibility can be learned of any Bank, Trust
Company or Wholesale Merchant, who are subscribers to either of the Commercial Agencies.
WE PAY POSTAGE on Seeds sent by mail at Catalogue prices for packets, ounces and quarter
pound. When larger quantities are ordered, add 10 cents per pound to Catalogue prices to pay
postage; 15 cents per quart, except Onion Sets, Postage on which is 10 cents per quart.
SEEDS BY EXPRESS—By special agreement the Express Companies will carry Seeds from
Richmond to all points at an average rate of about 20 per cent. less than the usual merchandise
rate, and a package weighing 5 pounds or less will be delivered to any Express Office in the State of
Virginia, for 25 cents when prepaid. Goods wanted C. O. D. by express must have 25 per cent.
of the amount accompany the order. We can not ship C. O. D. by freight.
ORDERS FROM UNKNOWN CORRESPONDENTS—Customers who have no regular ac-
counts with us wil! kindly remit the amount with their order, or name business references, as custom-
ary before opening new accounts.
WE MAKE NO CHARGE FOR DRAYAGE or delivery of goods to any railroad station, steam-
ship line or express office in Richmond city proper. Cotton sacks only are charged for at cost.
2 1-2 bushels Cotton sacks are 20 cts. each. All grass seed bags, excepting bags for Timothy, Herds,
Grass and Clover are furnished free.
REMEMBER—Onur packets of seed are large and well filled, and should not be confused with
the 2 1-2 cents and 3 cents size packets sold by some dealers.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS—Should any of our customers change their Post Office address we
would be glad if they would advise us. It also sometimes happens that our customers receive two
Catalogues, should you receive two, we would thank you to hand one to some friend who does not
get one, and notify us, so that we may make the correction in our directories.
ERRORS—Human help is not infallible, and mails will miscarry, but please remember this,
that the complete satisfaction of our customers is our first wish, and we are glad to rectify errors,
and an opportunity to make restitution is always sincerely appreciated.
PRICES ON FIELD SEEDS, ONION SETS AND POTATOES are constantly fluctuating:
The prices given in this Catalogue are those ruling January 2nd, 1911. But they may change at
any time. We will cheerfully quote prices at any time on request, and we will always fill orders
entrusted to us at the lowest prices possible for the best quality seeds. It sometimes occurs that the
prices of articles may have changed between the time our catalogue is printed and receipt of orders.
When such is the case on paid orders, if the article ordered is cheaper, we will send the value of such
articles at the ruling prices. If the articles are higher we will deduct the quantity to meet the
amount of remittances.
ABOUT WARRANTING SEEDS—We exercise the greatest possible care in growing or buying,
ir examining, in testing and in every department of the business to guard against mistakes and insure
reliability, yet no Seedsman can, or ever does in good faith, assume any responsibility for crops
grown from seeds supplied by them, therefore in common with all responsibility American Seed Houses,
we sell our goods subject to the following disclaimer, it being that adopted by the American Seed
Trade Association, and all orders sent us will be filled under these conditions only: Diggs & Beadles,
Inc., give no warranty, express or implied, as to description, purity, productiveness, or any other
matter of any seeds, bulbs, or plants they send out, and they will not be in any way responsible
for the crop. If the purchaser does not accept the goods on these terms they are at once to be re-
turned. :
Farm and Garden Calendar.
Monthly Operations for the Farm and Garden for the Different Months
of the Year.
JANUARY.
Send in your order for Garden Seed. If your
hot-beds have not already been prepared, attend
to it at once, and sow Cabbage, Lettuce, Beets,
Radish, Cauliflower and Onions. Sow hardy
Flower Seed in hot-beds for early blooming.
Secure manure and cut pea and bean poles.
Top-dress grain and grass fields.
FEBRUARY.
Continue top-dressing Grain and Grass fields.
Sow in hot-beds or cold frames Cabbage, Let-
tuce, Beets, Radish, Cauliflower, Onions, To-
mato, Egg Plant and Pepper. Latter part of
the month sow in open ground Spring Kale,
Beets, Spinach, Carrots, Celery, Radish, Parsley
and Early Peas. Put out Asparagus, Horse
Radish and Rhubarb Roots, Onion Sets, hardy
Lettuce and Cabbage Plants. Plant Irish Po-
tatoes on high, well-drained soil. Sow Tobacco
Seed, Winter Oats, Canada Field Peas, Grass
and Clover Seeds.
MARCH.
Sow under glass—Tomato, Pepper, Egg Plant
and Flower Seed. Sow outside—Garden Peas,
Cauliflower, Cabbage, Lettuce, Beets, Radish,
Parsley, Parsnip, Salsify, Carrots, Celery, As-
paragus and Onions. Sow Herb Seed in warm
borders. Plant Onion Sets, Irish Potatoes, As-
paragus, Rhubarb and Horse Radish Roots,
Transplant Early Cabbage, Lettuce and Cauli-
flower Plants. Sow Dwarf Essex Rape, Canada
Field Peas, Winter and Spring Oats, Grass and
Clover Seed. Plant Artichokes for hogs.
APRIL.
Finish sowing Canada Field Peas, Oats,
Grass and Clover Seed, Plant Irish Potatoes
and Artichokes. Bed Sweet Potatoes. Set out
Asparagus, Rhubarb and Onions. Sow Cab-
bage, Lettuce and Tomatoes in open ground
for succession. Sow Beets, Carrots, Celery,
Radish, Salsify, Parsnip, Parsley, Spring Kale,
Herbs, Mangel Wurzels. Set out Cabbage,
Lettuce, Onions and Beet Plants. Sow hardy
Flower Seed outside. Plant Early Corn,
Garden Peas, Snap Beans. Later in the month
plant Cucumbers, Melons, Squash and Peanuts,
if weather is favorable.
MAY.
Finish planting early vegetables that were
omitted last month. Plant all varieties of
Dwarf and Pole Beans, Black-Eye Peas, Canta-
loupes_ and Watermelons, Cucumber, Squash,
Okra, Pumpkin and Stock Beets. Sow Tomato
and Cabbage Seed for late crop. Set out To-
bacco, Cabbage, Lettuce, Cauliflower, Tomato,
Egg Plants, Pepper and Sweet Potato Plants.
Sow Flower Seed and plant Flowering Bulbs.
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When and What to Sow.
Plant Sugar and Field Corns, Peanuts and Cot-
ton. Sow Sorghum, Millet, Cow Peas and all
Fodder Plants.
JUNE.
Sow Tomato and Cabbage for late crop.
Plant Watermelons, Cantaloupes, Cucumbers,
Squash and Pumpkin, Dwarf and Pole Beans,
Stock Beets. Sow Millet, Sorghum, Soja
Beans and Fodder plants.
JULY.
For succession, plant Snap Beans, Sugar Corn
and Dwarf Lima Beans. Plant Cucumbers for
Pickles and Potatoes for late crop. Sow Ruta-
bagasand Turnips. Set out Cabbage and Celery
plants. Sow Black-Eye and Cow Peas, Soja
Beans, Buckwheat and Millet.
AUGUST.
This is the best month for sowing Turnips,
Rutabagas and Winter Radish. Sow Spinach,
Kale, Lettuce, Endive and Corn Salad. Sow
Snap Beans and Peas for late crop. Sow Crim-
son Clover, Vetch, Rape, Winter Oats, Rye and
Barley for winter grazing. Set out Celery, Let-
tuce and Cabbage Plants; also put out Onion
Sets.
SEPTEMBER.
Sow Lettuce, Early Cabbage and Cauliflower
for transplanting. ‘Transplant Lettuce, Cab-
bage and Celery. Set out Onions, Sow Turnips,
Kale, Spinach, Winter Radish, Corn Salad and
Endive. Sow Lawn Grass and all varieties of
Grasses and Clovers. Sow Winter Oats, Rye,
Barley, Rape and Sand Vetch. .
OCTOBER.
Finish sowing Cabbage, Lettuce, Turnips for
Salad, Kale and Spinach. Sow Lawn Grass
Seed. Plant Hyacinths, Tulips and Flowering
Bulbs for Spring blooming. Finish sowing all
varieties of Grass and Clover Seed. Sow
Dwarf Essex Rape, Sand Vetch, Oats, Wheat,
Rye and Barley.
NOVEMBER.
Set out Cabbage, Lettuce, Strawberry Plants
and Asparagus Roots. Plant all kinds of Flower-
ing Bulbs for spring blooming. ‘This is the best
month for setting out Fruit and Shade Trees.
Finish sowing all varieties of Grain and Grass
as early in the month as possible. Sow Canada
Field Peas.
DECEMBER.
Early in the month, plant Irish Potatoes and
Canada Field Peas, but plant them deep.
Cabbage, Radish, Lettuce and Beets can be
sown in hot-beds.
SUPERIOR SEEDS DIGGS & BEADLES,
Se ee RICHMOND, VA.
Vegetable Seeds
Asparagus
CULTURE—Seed can be sown either in the spring or the fall, but we recommned sowing it in the
spring. It should be sown thinly in rows, one foot apart. When it is up give frequent cultivations
until plants are one year old, then transplant to permanent beds, and place the roots 16 to 18 inches
apart each way with the crown of the root 4 inches below the surface. Use
your best soil for Asparagus. You cannot get it too rich, nor can you use
too much manure on this crop.
PALMETTO—tThis is the favorite and the earliest variety grown in
the South. It is becoming more popular every year with both market
and home gardeners. It is adapted to all sections where Asparagus can
be grown. It grows to a large size and is very productive. Oz., 5 cts.;
VY Ib., 15 ets.; Ib., 35icts.
COLUMBIAN MAMMOTH WHITE—A very large variety, and stays
white as long as it is fit for use, and requires but little artificial blanching
A good variety for general use. Oz., 8 cts.; 14 lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts.
CONOVER’S COLOSSAL—The standard variety, very prolific,
tender, and of.good quality and flavor. Oz., 5 cts., 4 lb., 15 cts.; lb.,
35 cts.
GIANT ARGENTIEUL—One of the largest French Sorts, and is very popular where,it has ,been
grown in trucking sections. Oz., 8 cts.; 14 lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts.
ASPARAGUS ROOTS.
The quickest and most satisfactory way to grow asparagus, is from the roots. We offer the 2
year old Palmetto Roots at 75 cts. per 100, $4.00 per 1,000.
ARTICHOKES—See under head of Farm Seeds.
Bush Snap Beans
GREEN-PODDED VARIETIES.
CULTURE—These can be planted with safety
any time from April 1st, to September Ist. They
do better in light, loamy soil, but will thrive well in
any good farm soil. Sow 3 inches apart in the rows,
and have the rows 2 1-2 or 3 feet apart. One quart
will sow 100 feet, 1 bu. to the acre.
D. & B.’"S IMPROVED RED VALENTINE—
This is decidedly the most popular bean grown in this
section for market gardeners and family use. They
are ready to pick 7 weeks after planting. The pods
are round, thick and fleshy, of good quality and
flavor. Our strain of this bean is a decided improve-
ment over the old Speckled Valentine. Pkt. 5 cts.;
D. & B.’s Improved Early RedValentine Beans. _qt., 20 cts., pk., $1.20; bu., $4.25.
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SUPERIOR SEEDS DIGGS & BEADLES,
we + RICHMOND, VA.
BURPEE’S STRINGLESS GREEN POD—This is absolutely a stringless bean, and this quality
alone puts it ahead of most table beans. The pods break as short and as free as pipe stems. It is
also extra early and of splendid table qualities. One of the best sorts for home use. Pkt., 5 cts.;
qt., 25 cts.; pk., $1.40; bu., $5.00.
GIANT STRINGLESS GREEN POD—A mammoth podded selection from the original String-
less, not quite as early, but fully a third larger than its parent. Pkt., 5 cts.; qt., 20 cts.; pk., $1.35;
bu., $5.00.
BLACK VALENTINE—An extra early variety, being a week earlier than the Red Valentine.
It is black seeded with round pods, very prolific, and is of splendid table qualities. Pkt., 5 cts.; qt.,
25 cts.; pk., $1.30; bu., $5.00.
EXTRA EARLY REFUGEE-—lIs ready for the market fully 10 days earlier than the Refugee or
1,000 to 1. It has round pods, and is a good shipping variety. Pkt., 5 cts.; qt., 20 cts.; pk., $1.10;
bu., $4.00.
LONGFELLOW-—A valuable green, round podded variety of the Valentine type but with longer
and straighter pods, very prolific and hardy. It is extra early and destined to become a popular
sort. Pkt., 5 cts.; qt., 20 cts.; pk., $1.40; bu., $5.00.
BOUNTIFUL—This is an extra early variety, very hardy and healthy. It is perfectly rust proof
and continues bearing longer than most other sorts. It has flat pods, and is, asits name indicates, a
truly bountiful yielder. Pkt., 5 cts.; qt., 20 cts.; pk., $1.20; bu., $4.25.
EARLY YELLOW SIX WEEKS—An extra early, vigorous and hardy variety for earliest plant-
ings; long, full-meated flat pods of good quality. Pkt., 5 cts.; qt., 20 cts.; pk., $1.00; bu., $3.90.
EARLY MOHAWK OR BROWN SIX WEEKS—An old-time favorite, a very early and pro-
ductive variety; has long rather flat pods, and will stand more cold than any other variety we know of.
Pkt., 5 cts.; qt., 20 cts.; pk., $1.10; bu., $4.00.
REFUGE OR 1,000 TO 1—Pods are perfectly round and straight. Is very hardy, and an im-
mense yielder, but is especially recommended for late planting. Pkt., 5 cts.; qt., 20 cts.; pk., $1.00;
bu., $3.90.
HODSON GREEN POD—A very hardy and healthy bean of recent introduction is a good yielder,
entirely stringless when young. Pkt., 5 cts.; qt., 25 cts.; pk., $1.25; bu., $4.50.
WAX-PODDED VARIETIES.
amo, a PROLIFIC BLACK WAX—The most popular Wax
variety for home use. The pods are round and brittle
and of buttery flavor when cooked. Pkt., 5 cts., qt.,
25 cts.; pk., $1.25; bu., $4.75.
IMPROVED DWARF GOLDEN WAX—An early
variety with pods of rich golden color. A good variety
for the home garden. Pkt., 5 cts.; qt., 25 cts.; pk.,
NY $1.25; bu., $4.75.
{ HODSON WAX—A sturdy grower, is free from rust
and blight. The plants are heavily loaded with long,
straight, handsome pods, averaging about 7 inches in
length, while the color is a clear bright yellow, making
them a very attractive seller for the market gardener,
while the fine table qualities will render it of special
value to the family garden. Pkt., 5 cts.; qt., 25 cts.;
pk., $1.35; bu., $5.00.
DAVIS KIDNEY WAX-—A first early rust proof
variety, very productive, with the most handsome pods of all wax sorts. A valuable bean for the
market gardener. Pkt., 5 cts.; qt., 25 cts.; pk., $1.40; bu., $5.00.
CURRIES RUST PROOF WAX—An early and very productive variety, with long, straight,
rather flat pods of light golden yellow. Pkt., 5 cts.; qt., 20 cts.; pk., $1.25; bu., $4.75.
If Beans are wanted by mail, add 10 cts. per pt.; 15.cts. per qt. forjpostage.
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Prolific Black
Waz Beans.
SUPERIOR SEEDS DIGGS & BEADLES,
—————— RICHMOND, VA.
CRYSTAL WHITE OR CABBAGE WAX—Distinct, but not strictly a wax bean. Vines large,
long and spreading. Pods greenish white, short, curved, round, and thick. Very fleshy and brittle.
Desirable for pickles. Pkt., 5 cts.; qt., 25 cts.; pk., $1.35; bu., $5.00.
POLE OR CORNFIELD SNAP BEANS.
Plant in May and June, in rows 4 feet each way; 5in a hill. Can be planted in corn or by poles,
8 feet high.
a OLD HOMESTEAD OR IMPROVED KENTUCKY WONDER—
The earliest pole bean. It is enormously productive. Grows in clus-
ers; has long, crisp, tender pods of bright green color. The most
popular pole snap bean. Pkt., 5cts.; qt., 25 cts.; pk., $1.35.; bu., $5.00.
LAZY WIFE—The pods are produced in great abundance and
measure from 6 to 8 inches in length; they are broad, thick, very fleshy
and entirely stringless. The pods retain their rich, tender and string-
less qualities until nearly ripe, and are unsurpassed in all stages. Each
pod contains 6 to 8 round, white beans, which make excellent winter
shell beans. They are late to mature but are valuable to extend the
the season. This is an excellent bean. Pkt., 5 cts.; qt., 25 cts.; pk.,
$1.40.
FAT HORSE OR WHITE CREASE BACK—Good old-time
reliable Pole Bean; plump, stringless ‘‘snap”’ and always a good shell
bean. Pkt., 5 cts.; qt., 25 cts.; pk., $1.40.
RED SPECKLED CUT SHORT OR CORN HILL—Very popular
for planting among corn, and will give a good crop, without the use of
poles. Pkt., 5 cts.; qt., 25 cts.; pk., $1.40.
SCARLET RUNNERS—An ornamental variety, producing bright
scarlet flowers. The shell beans make an excellent dish. Pkt., 5 cts.;
qt., 30 cts.
DWARF LIMA BEANS.
Plant in April, May or June, in 3-foot rows, 2 beans every 15 inches, 1-2 bushel to the acre.
HANOVER IMPROVED BUSH
LIMA —This bean is still in the lead
of all Bush Limas. Its earliness, com-
bined with its productiveness and ex-
cellent table qualities, have placed it in
a class to itself, above all other Bush
Lima beans. It is much larger than
the old Henderson’s Bush Jima and
much earlier and more productive than
the Burpee’s Bush, while it retains the
good qualities of both. All of our
customers who plant this bean are
enthusiastic in its praise. Pkt., 10
cts.; qt., 30 cts.; pk., $2.00.
If beans are ordered sent by mail,
add 10 cts. per pt., 15 cts., gt. for postage. WR ye cw een
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Hanover Improved Bush Inma Beans.
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SUPERIOR SEEDS DIGGS & BEADLES,
RICHMOND, VA.
BURPEES’ FORDHOOK BUSH LIMA—A recent introduction of Bush Lima Bean, bearing
large pods with 4 or 5 very large beans crowded in the pod. The beans are tender and of good flavor.
Plants grow upright 18 or 20 inches high, holding the beans well off the ground. Pkt., 10 cts.;
qt., 35 cts.; pk., $2.00.
HENDERSON’S BUSH LIMA—The original small Bush Lima. It is early, a large yielder, of
good flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; qt., 25 cts.; pk., $1.50. -
WOODS’ PROLIFIC BUSH LIMA—A very good medium size bush bean. Pkt., 5 cts.; qt.,
25 cts.; pk., $1.50.
BURPEE’S BUSH LIMA—The original large bush Lima Bean. The bushes grow 18 to 20 inches
high, of stout growth and always erect. The pods being filled with very large beans.” Pk., 5 cts.;
qt., 30 cts.; pk., $1.75.
POLE LIMA BEANS.
Plant in April and May, in hills 3 feet apart, and rows 4 feet apart and set poles 8 feet high in
the hills; put 4 or 5 beans to the hill.
D. & B.’"S IMPROVED POLE LIMA—Much larger than the Small Lima and earlier and much
more prolific than the Large Lima. Our stock cannot be surpassed. Pkt., 5 cts.; qt., 25 cts.; pk.,
$1.50.
SIEBERT’S EARLY LIMA BEANS—The earliest true Lima Bean, and one of the best for the
market gardeners. It is very productive, hardy and vigorous, produces pods early and continues
bearing to the last of the season. The green beans are of large size, but so tender and succulent
that when dry they are about the size of the Large White Lima. Splendid for the home garden.
Pkt., 5 cts.; qt., 30 cts.; pk., $1.60.
SMALL LIMA OR BUTTER BEAN—Earlier and more productive than the Large Lima.
Pkt., 5 cts.; qt., 25 cts.; pk., $1.40. .
FORD’S MAMMOTH PODDED LIMA—A very large and popular White Lima Bean. Pkt.,
10 cts.; qt:, 30 cts.; pk., $1.75. '
WILLOW LEAF LIMA—A small pole Lima Bean, unusually prolific and has leaves like a willow
tree. It is the best Lima Bean for canning purposes. Pkt., 5c.; qt., 30c.; pk., $1.60.
‘- EXTRA LARGE WHITE LIMA—Large Beans; superior flavor; an improvement on the old
Large Lima. Pkt., 5 cts.; qt., 25 cts.; pk., $1.50.
Table Beets
For very early crop sow in hot beds in Jan-
uary and February and transplant. Sow out-
side in drills from March to July, as desired,
for medium early or late crop. Drills 2 to 3
feet apart. Use a light, clean, free deep soil.
One ounce will sow 50-feet drill; 7 pounds to the
acre. 5 pounds and over at 5 cts. lb. less than
Catalogue price.
EXCELSIOR OR COLUMBIA—Early, at-
tractive shape, blood red, rich and tender;
top small. Oz., 5 cts.; 4 lb., 15 cts.; lb., 50 cts.
CROSBY’S EGYPTIAN—Very early strain
of the old standard; small tops; good shape;
popular with truckers. Oz., 5 cts.; % Mb.,
15 cts.; Ib., 50 cts.
DETROIT DARK RED—A beautiful dark
red, turnip shaped beet. Extra early; a good
variety for forcing in hot-bed or outdoors. Oz.,
5 cts.; 4 |lb., 15 cts.; lb., 50 cts.
SUPERIOR SEEDS DIGGS & BEADLES,
ee RICHMOND, VA.
CRIMSON GLOBE—Early, rich crimson; perfect globe; smooth and clean. Very attractive,
and a general favorite. Oz., 5 cts.; 14 lb., 15 cts.; lb., 50 cts.
DIRIGO—First in the market; small top, slender stem, skin smooth, flesh dark crimson,
crisp and sweet. Oz., 5 ets.; 14 lb., 15 cts.; lb., 50 cts.
EGYPTIAN—A standard extra early variety; a favorite with market
gardeners; it is smooth, deep red. Oz., 5 cts.; 14 lb., 15 cts.; lb., 50 cts.
EXTRA EARLY ECLIPSE—The most popular market beet. Globe
shaped; dark and tender; very early. Oz., 5cts.; 144 lb., 15 cts.; lb.,
50 cts.
EDMAND’S EARLY BLOOD TURNIP—Round, good size; dark
red; quality good; one of the best for main crop. Oz., 5 cts.; 4 lb., 15
cts.; lb., 50 cts.
BASTIAN’S EARLY BLOOD TURNIP—Grows quick and large;
Egyptian Beet. bright red. Oz., 5 cts.; 4 Ib., 15 cts.; lb., 45 cts.
EXTRA EARLY BASSANO OR SUGAR—Light color; sweet,
tender and very early. Oz., 5 cts.; 4% lb., 15 cts.; lb., 40 cts.
IMPROVED EARLY BLOOD TURNIP—Dark’red; smooth;
uniform; a good variety for home use. Oz., 5 cts.; M4 lb., 15 cts.;
lb., 50 cts.
LONG SMOOTH BLOOD—Dark color; good sort for main
crop. Oz., 5 cts.; 4% lb., 15 cts.; lb., 45 cts.
SWISS CHARD OR SILVER LEAVED_BEET—Grown for its
leaves and stems only. Cook the leaves as*you do spinach and the
stems like Asparagus. Leaves grow from 20 inches to 2 feet in
length. The plant is almost perpetual if kept trimmed, also
good for poultry greens. Try it for your poultry. Pkt., 5 cts.;
oz., 10 cts.; 4 lb., 25 cts.; Ib., 60 cts.
MANGELS OR STOCK BEETS.
Sow 6 lbs. to the acre in April, May or June, in 3-foot rows and
cultivate like corn. Should stand 6 inches apart in the row.
5 lbs. and over at 20 cts. per lb.
MAMMOTH PRIZE LONG RED—Very large, sometimes
weighing 20 lbs. or more. Oz., 5 cts.; 4 lb., 10 cts.; per lb., 25 cts.
YELLOW OR ORANGE GLOBE—Does best in light soils;
grows large and keeps well. Oz., 5 cts.; 4 lb., 10 cts.; lb., 25 cts.
GOLDEN TANKARD—Rich, yellow, well shaped, good yielder.
Oz., 5 cts.; 4 lb., 10 cts.; lb., 25 cts.
SILESIAN SUGAR—Produces large amount of sugar; and is
especially recommended as a sugar or stock beet; very, productive; bal
keeps well. Oz., 5 cts.; 4 lb., 10 cts.; lb., 25 cts. Mammoth Prize Long Red Mangel
BRUSSELS SPROUTS.
The Sprouts resemble miniature cabbages, growing closely on the stalk of the plant. The leaves
should be broken down in the fall to give the little heads more room to grow. They should be
treated in all respects like Winter Cabbage or Kale. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 15 cts.; 14 lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50.
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SUPERIOR SEEDS
DIGGS & BEADLES,
RICHMOND, VA.
CPA BB Ase
Sow in January, February and March for spring setting; in April to June for late crop. Sow
in September for transplanting in November for very early spring crop. Transplant to good, rich,
clean soil, in 3 to 4-foot rows, 18 to 16 inches between plants, according to variety.
DIGGS & BEADLES’ SELECTED EARLY
JERSEY WAKEFIELD—The most popular
early variety for market or family use. Heads
hard and solid. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 4
Ib., 50 cts.; Ib., $1.60. j
LARGE OR CHARLESTON WAKEFIELD
—Not quite as early as Jersey Wakefield, but
larger, of uniform size and a solid good shipper.
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 14 Ib., 50 cts.; lb., $1.60.
D. & B.’"S EARLY SPRING—This is ac-
knowledged to be the earliest flat-head cabbage
known. Coming in, as it does, with the Charles-
ton Wakefield, and at the same time pro-
ducing heads almost as large as the Early Sum- Zs
mer; makes it one of the best varieties for early &
market. It has a short stem, is a sure header,
and can be planted close together. It has proven
to be a money-maker for the market gardener.
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 14 Ib., 50 cts.; lb., $1.60.
EARLY YORK—The earliest cabbage; but
very small and hard heads. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.,
15 cts.; 4 Ib., 35 cts.; Ib., $1.25.
EXTRA EARLY EXPRESS—Ready for
market a week earlier than any other except
Early York. Good quality, but not very hard
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lb., $1.50.
EARLY FLAT DUTCH—Medium early;
large, flat, solid heads; a reliable and popular
variety. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 14 lb., 40cts.;
Ib., $1.40.
WINNINGSTADT—Medium early. Makes
firm, conical shape, hard heads. Pkt., 5 cts.;
oz., 15 cts.; 44 Ib., 40 cts.; lb., $1.40.
ALL HEAD EARL Y—One of the best second
early varieties; large, deep heads; solid, uniform,
in color, size and shape. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15
cets.; 4 lb., 50 cts.; Ib., $1.50.
HENDERSON’S EARLY SUMMER —Solid
round heads; comes in just after Wakefield.
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 14 lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.40.
SOLID SOUTH—A good and very popular
summer cabbage. Stands hot, dry weather
better than most other varieties. Pkt., 5 cts.;
oz., 20 ets.; 14 Ib., 50. cts.; Ib., $1.50.
HENDERSON’S SUCCESSION— One of the
largest and most popular Early Flat-Head Cab-
bages. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 14 lb., 40 cts.;
Ib., $1.40.
SUREHEAD—One of the best for main crop;
large, solid, medium size, late. Pkt., 5 cts.;
oz., 15 cts.; 14 lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50.
SUPERIOR SEEDS
DIGGS & BEADLES,
RICHMOND, VA.
ALL SEASONS—Equally good for fall, winter and summer; large, solid," round heads; good
quality. Pkt., 5'cts.; oz., 15 cts.;
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PREMIUM LATE FLAT DUTCH—Pop-
ular winter cabbage; large, solid, flat heads.
Pki., 5 ets:; 02., 15 cts.+34 lb.; 50 .cis-; Tb hE-50-
LARGE LATE DRUMHEAD—Resembles
Flat Dutch, but more round; large, solid;
keeps well. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 4 Ib.,
40 cts.; lb., $1.40.
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DANISH BALLHEAD—A good variety of
winter cabbage. It has a short stem. large head,
and is the hardest and heaviest for its size
known. It is very hardy, resisting droughts and
wet weather much better than our American
cabbage. It matures quickly and can be planted
later than the large American cabbages. Pkt.,
5 cts.; 02., 20°cts.; Yf lb., 60 cts.; Ib., $2.00.
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1% Ib., 50 cts.; lb., $1.40.
AUTUMN KING, OR WORLD
BEATER—This is unquestionably one
of the best late cabbages grown in this
country. It has been tested along
J with other varieties, and proven to be
not only larger, but more solid, and
keeps well. We recommend this cab-
bage without fear of contradiction to
be the best late cabbage for winter
use. Pkt., 5 ets.5 072.,.20 cis) Yelbs
50 cts.; Ib., $1.60.
VOLGA—This is becoming one of
the most popular varieties for fall and
winter crop. It is intended for late
planting only. It can be put out later
than any other late cabbage, and will
mature early; of uniformly large, round,
hard heads. In our opinion it will become the
main crop cabbage within a few years. Pkt.,
5 cts.; oz., 25 ets.; 4 Ib., 75 ets.; Ib., $2.50,
Volga Cabbage.
AMERICAN DRUMHEAD SAVOY—Very
tender; good flavor; large heads of superior
quality, with curled leaves. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z.,
15 cts.; 14 Ib., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. :
Guilford County, N. C., October 12th, 1910.
One of our customers who bought from us last
year over 100 pounds of Cabbage Seed to sow, writes:
“T thank you very much for the prompt attention
you have given my orders. Those were fine looking
Cabbage Seed you have been sending me, much bet-
ter than some I have bought elsewhere. December
29th, I have several acres of fine plants.
W. L. Kivett.
SUPERIOR SEEDS
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DIGGS & BEADLES,
RICHMOND, VA.
ICARROTS
Sow from February to June in light, deep rich soil in drills 12 inches apart; plants should stand
5 inches apart in the rows; fertilize well.
Chantenay,Carrot.
LARGE WHITE BELGIAN—Grown for stock
only; enormous size and large yielder.
4 |Ib., 15 cts.; lb., 40 cts.
Celery
Sow in beds in February or March and keep well
Oz., 5 cts.;
One ounce of seed to 100’feet of drill; 4 pounds to the
acre. To keep for winter, pack in dry sand, and place
in a cellar.
CHANTENA Y—One of the best for home or
market. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 20 cts.; Ib.,
60 cts.
DANVER’S HALF LONG—Rich dark oran
good quality. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 8 cts.; 14 lb., 15 ct
lb., 50 cts.
EARLY SCARLET HORN—Early smooth, bright
orange; solid; does well in shallow soil. Pkt,. 5 cts.;
oz., 8 cts.; 4 |b., 15 cts.; Ib., 50 cts.
SCARLET INTERMEDIATE—Large, uniform,
symmetrical; almost without core; very popular for
home or market. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 4 lb., 30
cts.; lb., 60 cts.
IMPROVED LONG ORANGE—Long and taper-
ing; deep orange. One of the best for winter use.
Pkt., 5 ets.; oz., 8 cts.; 14"lb., 15°cts.; Ib., 50.cts.
watered. Transplant from July to October to moist, "WY
mucky soil; 6 inches apart in 12-inch rows.
two or three times.
duces 2,000 plants.
GIANT PASCAL—Thick,
crisp, solid, good flavor.
V4 |b., $1.00.
Cover with straw from severe
weather, with boards on top. One ounce of seed pro-
stalks, golden
hearts; blanches quickly; keeps well; good flavor;
one of the most popular varieties.
15 cts.; 4 Ib., 40 cts.; lb., $1.50.
WHITE PLUME—One of the best for early use;
handsome, good quality, and blanches easily. Pkt.,
5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 14 lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50.
GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING—Early, large,
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 30 cts.;
Pkt., 5 cts.; 02z.,
Earth up
SEASONING CELER Y—0z., 5 cts.; 4 Ib., 15 cts.;
Ib., 40 cts.
11 Giant Pascal Celery.
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ee RICHMOND, VA.
Cauliflower
Cultivate like cabbage. Sow in January or February for early crop; May or June for late.
Transplant to rich, moist soil; manure heavily and water freely. When heading begins fasten leaves
over top of head to whiten. One ounce of Seed makes 2,000 plants.
EARLY SNOWBALL—A sure header; large, solid, perfectly white, and good quality. Pkt.,
25 cts.; 4 02., 65 cts.; oz., $2.00; 14 Ib., $7.00.
DWARF ERFURT—Second early; solid, pure white heads. Pkt., 15 cts.; 14 0z., 50 cts.; oz.,
$1.75; 14 lb., $5.00.
AUTUMN GIANT—Valuable late variety; heads large, white, and keeps well. Pkt., 10 cts.;
oz., 35 cts.; 14 |b., $1.00.
Garden Corn
For early market, plant early varieties latter part of March. Sugar corns should not be planted
until April, then at intervals of two weeks for a succession. Sugar corn planted in July will mature
late roasting ears. Plant 4 to 8 quarts to the acre.
EXTRA EARLY ADAMS—Earliest white corn; small ear and stalk. Pkt., 5 cts.; pt., 10 cts.;
qt., 15 cts.; pk., 85 cts.; bu., $2.75; 25 cts. per dozen ears.
EARLY ADAMS—About a week later than Extra Early; large ears; small stalks; earlier and
hardier than sugar corn. Pkt., 5 cts.; pt., 10 cts.; qt., 15 cts.; pk., 85 cts.; bu., $2.75; 25 cts. dozen
ears.
IMPROVED ADAMS EARL Y—An improvement on the old variety, being nearly one-third
larger and almost as early. Pkt., 5 cts.; qt., 20 cts.; pk., 90 cts.; doz. ears, 30 cts.
TRUCKER’S FAVORITE—A splendid early white corn, coming in directly after Adams’
Early, but much larger; has a deep, white, soft grain. Pkt., 5 cts.; qt., 15 cts.; pk., 75 cts.; bu.,
$2.75; doz. ears, 30 cts.
; G895e6a0 SOUTHERN SNOWFLAKE—A beau-
tiful large-ear corn, with deep, soft, pure
white grains; almost as early as Truckers’
Favorite, and grows much larger on medi-
um soil. Pkt., 5 cts.; gt., 20 -cts; pk:
Trucker’s Favorite Corn. 60 cts.; bu., $1.75; doz. ears, 40 cts.
BRAZILIAN FLOUR CORN—A soft, snow white Corn which is used for grinding, which
makes a pure white meal almost like flour. Is also used as a roasting ear, Corn being very soft and
milky.- The ears are long, but not very large; has from 2 to 4 ears to the stalk. Ha is also a desirable
fodder Corn, as it branches freely. Per doz. ears, 40 cts.
SWEET OR SUGAR CORNS.
EARLY WHITE EVERGREEN CORN—This is a high-bred pure white type of the ever popular
Stowell’s Evergreen. Market-gardeners, canners, and all lovers of sugar corn have been long wishing
for a white sweet corn as good as Stowell’s Evergreen. They can now have it—sweet and tender.
When in the green state both cob and kernel are white as snow. Pkt., 5 cts.; qt., 25 cts.; pk., $1.00.
If corn is wanted by mail, add 15 cents per quart for postage.
Hertford County, N. C., April 14th, 1910.
When I put your Seeds in the ground I know they are coming up, therefore, I never buy Seeds any-
where except from you.
12 Mrs. Alice A. Newcome.
| DIGGS & BEADLES,
SUPERIOR {SEEDS RICHMOND, VA.
STOWELL’S EVERGREEN—The most popular
main crop sweet corn. Pkt., 5 cts.; qt., 20 cts.; pk.,
90 cts.; bu., $3.00; doz. ears, 40 cts.
EARLY PREMO—Harliest of all sweet corns; a
week earlier than any other variety. It is also quite
hardy, and can be planted earlier than other sweet
corns without danger of the seed rotting in the ground.
The ears are eight to ten rowed, and from one to two
inches longer than Adams, and of fine quality. It isa
vigorous grower, stalks about five feet high, generally
bearing two well-developed ears to a stalk. Pkt.,
5 cts.; qt., 20 cts.; pk., $1.00.
KENDEL’S EARLY GIANT—The ears measure
8 to 10 inches long. It is very prolific, maturing from
60,to 72 days, and commands quick sale in any market.
Pkt., 5 cts.; qt., 20 cts.; pk., $1.00.
COUNTRY GENTLEMEN—Of the best quality;
yields 3 to 4 ears to the stalk; very popular. Pkt.,
5 cts.; qt., 20 cts.; pk., $1.00; bu., $3.50.
LATE MAMMOTH —Latest but largest; sweet}
fine quality and flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; qt., 20 cts.; pk.,
90 cts.
EGYPTIAN—A large late sweet corn; vigorous
grower, a good canning sort. Pkt., 5 cts.; qt., 20 cts.;
pk., 85 cts.
POP CORN.
E. WHITE RICE—The most popular variety. Pops
pure white. Pkt., 5 cts.; qt., 25 cts.; pk., $1.10; doz.
ears, 25 cts.
QUEEN’S GOLDEN—Ears large, handsome, yel-
low; pops white and tender. Pkt., 5 cts.; qt., 25 cts.;
pk., $1.10; doz. ears, 25 cts.
|} MAPLEDALE PROLIFIC—Very prolific; pearly
grains; pops white and tender. Pkt., 5 cts.; qt.,
25 cts.; pk., $1.10; doz. ears, 25 cts.
RED BEAUTY—The Red variety of pop corn; very good. Pkt., 5 cts.; qt., 25 cts.; pk.,
$1.10; doz. ears, 25 cts.
WHITE PEARL—A smooth grain prolific white pop corn; a good variety. Pkt., 5 cts.; qt., 25
cts.; pk., $1.10; doz. ears 25 cts. Pe
POP CORN—For popping. Per pkg., 5 cts.; qt., 15 cts.; pk., 75 cts.; bu., $2.50.
Seeds by Mail
We pay postage on all seeds, at packet, ounce, and quarter pound rates. When
larger quantities are ordered, add for postage 10c per pound on seeds, 15c per
pound on Peas, Beans, and Corn and 10c per quart on Onion Sets.
Stowell’s Evergreen Corn.
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ee RICHMOND, VA.
CUCUMBERS
For very early crop plant in hot-beds; for later crop plant from April to July in rich, well-
manured hills 4 feet apart, 10 seed in hill; thin to two or three plants. One ounce to 50 hills; 2
pounds to the acre.
D. & B.’S EARLY FOR-
TUNE CUCUMBER—An ex-
tra early cucumber of the White
Spine type. A beautiful green,
straight variety, especially rec-
ommended for early market.
Our customers who raise this
eee akaee cucumber are highly pleased
D. & B.’s Early Fortune Cucumber. with it. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.;
1-4 lb., 25 cts.; lb., 80 cts.
ARLINGTON WHITE SPINE—A long, well-shaped green variety; one of the best and most
popular market varieties. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 Ib., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
KLONDYKE—tThis variety was introduced several years ago, and is becoming very popular as
a market variety. The fruits are long and straight, and hold their deep green color, which makes it
a good shipping sort. It is early and very productive. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 25 cets.;
lb., 75 cts.
GHERKIN OR BURR CUCUMBER—Small, prickly; used for pickles only.
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 14 lb., 50 cts.
GREEN PROLIFIC—Very prolific; especially recommended for pickles:
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 ets.; 4 lb., 25 cts.; lb., 70 ets.
JAPANESE CLIMBING—Vines extra strong; being a climbing sort, can be
Ex Soy grown on trellises or other supports; valuable in small gardens. Very prolific,
Gherkin. from 40 to 50 fruits having been counted on single plants. The cucumbers are
long and of fine flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 4 Ib., 40 cts.
IMPROVED LONG GREEN—Prized for table, market and pickles; dark green, firm and crisp.
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 4 lb., 25 ets.; lb., 70 cts. —
COOL AND CRISP—The beautiful green of this variety is all that can be desired. Excellent
for pickling or slicing. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 25 ets.; lb., 75 cts.
CRESS OR PEPPER GRASS.
Sow curled variety in spring in very rich soil, in drills 12 inches apart. Sow water cress along
brooks or in mucky land.
FINE CURLED—Used as salad; has warm, pungent taste. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 44 lb.,
15 cts.
WATER CRESS—Very delicious and always in demand in city markets. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz
25 cts.; 4 |b., 75 cts.
LARGE SEEDED CORN SALAD.
Sow in early spring in rows 12 inches apart and repeat as desired for succession. May be sown
in September, if protected. Cultivate thoroughly, and keep well watered.
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 8 cts.; 14 lb., 15 cts.; Ib., 40 cts.
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SUPERIOR SEEDS _ DIGGS & BEADLES,
ee i eed one eatiis RICHMOND, VA.
COLLARDS.
Sow and,cultivate like cabbage, and use for greens; also good for stock.
NORTH CAROLINA SHORT STEM—Large, spreading leaves; very hardy; good flavor.
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 Ib., 30 cts.; lb., 90 cts.
GEORGIA OR SOUTHERN—A very old and popular variety. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 14 Ib.,
pastels Siete: EGG PLANT
Sow in February or March. When 2 inches high transplant
to pots or good rich soil, and in May to 3-foot rows in deep,
rich loam. One ounce of seed will produce 1,000 plants.
BLACK BEAUTY EGG PLANT—This is the earliest and
best of all large fruited Egg plants. It is fully as large and ten
days or two weeks earlier than the New York Improved Purple.
The large fruits are thick and of most attractive form. The
skin is a rich, lustrous, purplish black, and it is entirely free
from spines or thorns. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; 14 lb., $1.10.
NEW YORK IMPROVED SPINELESS—tThe old standard
variery. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; 14 lb., $1.00.
EGG PLANTS—Plants ready May and June. 25 cts. per
doz.; $1.00 per 100.
ENDIVE
Sow in August in 18-inch drills, and later thin plants to 1 foot apart. When large, tie up
outer leaves to blanch. Water freely.
GREEN CURLED—Fine cut leaves, giving mossy appearance when blanched. Pkt., 5 cts.;
oz., 15 ets.; 4 lb., 30 cts.;
GOURDS
Plant last of April or May, 6 feet apart each way, and
cultivate like melons. They do well when allowed to
run on fences and sheds.
NEST EGG—In size, color and shape like a hen’s
egg. Vines make good screens. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.;
Vf |b., 60 cts.
DIPPER—Very useful. Handles grow curved if on
ground; straight if vine runs on frame. Pkt., 5 cts.;
oz., 20 cts.; 4 lb., 50 cts.
SUGAR TROUGH—Grow very large, holding 3 to 5
gallons; thick, hard-shells; light but durable. Pkt., 5
cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 14 Ib., 50 ets. Nest Egg Gourds.
HERCULES CLUB—A large long Gourd; resembles a baseball bat, or club, hence its name.
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 14 Ib., 60 cts.
ORNAMENTAL MIXED GOURDS—Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 20 cts.; 14 lb., 60 cts.
HERBS
Sow in spring in shallow drills 12 inches apart. Gather just before blooming and cork in bottles.
We supply the following, all varieties, 5 cts. per pkt.:
Black Beauty Egg Plant.
CARAWA Y—Per oz., 10 cts. SUMMER SAVOR Y—Per oz., 10 cts.
CORIANDER—0O,z., 10 cts.; 14 Ib., 30 cts. SAGE—Per 02., 15 cts.; 14.Ib., 40 cts.
DILL—Per oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts. THYME—Per oz., 20 cts.; 14 lb., 65 cts.
FENNEL—Per 0z., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 25 cts. LAVENDER—Oz., 15 cts.
SWEET MARJORAM—FPer oz., 10 cts.
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DIGGS & BEADLES,
SUPERIOR SEEDS
ee RICHMOND, VA.
KA Bake
Sow Siberian in September or October; Scotch in August or copies Sita: or Smooth,
February to April; and September to No- .
vember. Protect with straw in very severe
weather.
EARLY CURLED SIBERIAN—A stand-
ard winter variety; bright green with purple
tinge; curled, very delicate. Oz., 5 cts.;
Vf Ib., 15 cts.; lb., 35 cts.; 5 lbs. and over at
30 cts. per lb., sow 5 pounds to the acre.
SLOW SEEDING SIBERIAN KALE—
Similar to Early Curled Siberian, but does
not run to seed as early. Oz., 5 cts.; 4% |b.,
15 cts.; lb., 45 cts.; 5 lbs. and over at 40 cts.
per lb.
GREEN CURLED SCOTCH—Popular
for shipping. Light green, nicely curled. G===e*
Sow 5 pounds to the acre. Oz., 5 cts.; SS —=
VY \b., 15 cts.; lb., 45 cts.; 5 lbs. and over at _Early Curled Siberian Kale.
40 cts. per Ib.
SPRING OR| AMERICAN
SM OOT H—Hardy, FLAG LEEK
«, quick growing; best
2 for spring sowing. Sow Large, thick
4, 8 to 10 pounds to the stems, of sweet
“wa acre broadcast, or 4 | poco, Spee
to 5 pounds in drills.
Pkt., 5 cts.; 4 lb., 10
cts.; lb., 15 cts.; 2 lbs.,
25 cts.; 5 lbs. and over
at 10 cts. per lb.
early Spring in
light, rich, moist
soil. Transplant to
12-inch rows and 6
inches apart. Earth
up to whiten necks.
Spring or Smooth Kale.
KOHL RABI. One ounce to 100
feet of drill. Pkt.,
aan age EARLY WHITE | 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.;
‘ Si VIENNA — White and | % lb., 25, cts.;_Ib.,
oN 90 cts.
tender; the best variety.
RHUBARB ROOTS.
Sow in April in 18-inch
drills and thin out to 8
inches. For winter use,
= ee
Gs Z sow in June and July.
One ounce to 200 feet of.
drill.
Pkt. 5 cts.; ‘oz. 20 cts;
4 |b., 50 cts.
WS
Kohl Rabi.
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Set out in the early spring or fall in deep,
well-worked soil, 4 feet apart each way. Mulch
freely with manure or coarse litter. It is best
not to use the stalks the first year; but after the
first year they may be used freely and will last
for years. A dozen roots will be ample for a large
family. 10 cts. each; per doz., $1.00; per 100,
$6.00.
RHUBARB SEED—PKkt., Se ts.; 0z., 20 cts.;
4 |b., 60 cts.
SUPERIOR SEEDS DIGGS & BEADLES,
aes Se RICHMOND, VA.
LETTUCE |
For early crop, sow under glass in January; then for succession at intervals of three weeks. Trans-
plant to rich, mellow soil, and keep well worked. Must have very rapid growth to succeed. Two
crops can be given in one season. One ounce to 1,500 plants.
EARLY WHITE CABBAGE—Very hardy,
large, hard head; a splendid variety. Pkt., 5
cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 14 lb., 50 cts.; Ib., $1.40.
BIG BOSTON—Favorite in the South for
shipping; Jarge and solid. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15
cts.; 14 lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25.
DEACON—Large, dense heads, thick leaves;
solid heart of rich yellow color; crisp, tender;
easily forced. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 4 Ib.,
30 cts.; Ib., $1.00.
ee = EARLY CURLED SIMPSON—Heads up
Early White Cabbage Lettuce. loose and very tender. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.;
M |b., 30 cts.; Ib., $1.00.
CALIFORNIA CREAM BUTTER—Heads up solid like cabbage; almost white; rich, buttery,
tender; forces readily. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 14 Ib., 30 cts.; Ib., $1.00.
EARLY DUTCH SPECKLED BUTTER—An excellent early variety for forcing, small but
very solid heads. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 14 lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.00.
UNRIVALLED—An improvement on the famous Big Boston Lettuce, possessing all the good
qualities of this kind, viz.: Earliness, large size, attractive color, etc. Its additional value lies in the
fact that it can be sown almost the whole year around; it resists heat remarkably well; is crisp and
solid when other sorts become tough and flabby under the same conditions. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15
cts.; 14 lb., 35 cts.; Ib., $1.25.
CURLED INDIA HEAD—A large curled heading variety, outside leaves beautifully curled,
resists heat well—one of the best summer varieties. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 44 lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00.
HANSON—On2 of the best Summer Lettuces. Large, solid, sure header; crisp and tender.
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cés.; 14 lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00.
STERLINGWORTH PLANT TABLETS
STERUNG CHEMICAL (0 CMRROGLIRANISS 8
Contain Nitrogen, Ammonia, Phosphoric Acid and Potash.
A Scientific, Odorless, Concentrated Fertilizer for Potted
Plants and Vegetables.
Takes the place of liquid manure. Used by dissolving
in water. It starts the plants at once into healthy and
vigorous growth and makes them grow and bloom luxuri-
mies antly. These Tablets drive troublesome insects and
worms from the soil. Trial size box sufficient for 10 house plants for 3 months, 10 cents, postpaid.
Box sufficient for 35 plants for 3 months, 25 cents, postpaid. Box sufficient for 100 plants for 3
months, 50 cents, postpaid.
Louisa County, Va., March 28th, 1910.
Your Seed were recommended to me last year, and those I bought from you certainly did well.
Mrs. Nannie Robinson.
Cherokee County, S. C., May 26th, 1910.
I am very much pleased with the Seeds I purchased from you. B. E. Gold.
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SUPERIOR SEEDS DIGGS & BEADLES,
RICHMOND, VA.
Musk Melon or Cantaloupe
Plant in hills 5 feet apart in light, rich soil, well manured; 10 seed to bill, thin to 4 plants. Culti-
vate well. Pinch off ends of vine as they begin to blossom, which will increase the yield. One
ounce seed to 60 hills; 2 pounds to acre. 5 lbs. and over, at 5 cts. per Ib., less.
orange colored flesh melons. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.,
10 cts.; 14 Ib., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cents.
GENUINE ROCKY FORD NETTED GEM
—Small, nearly round; thickly netted; nutmeg
shape. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 8 cts.; 14 Ib., 25 cts.;
lb., 65 cts.
EXTRA EARLY HACKENSACK—Like
large Hackensack, but ten days earlier; roughly
netted; thick flesh; good flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.;
oz., 10 cts.; 4 lb., 25 cts.; Ib., 75 cts.
D. & B’s Richmond Market Cantaloupe.
RICHMOND MARKET —This is one of our
most valuable introductions. It is unquestion-
ably the Best Cantaloupe for the market gard-
ener and home use. Ic is very prolific, has
thick flesh and small seed cavity, and of a sich,
nutty flavor. It is of medium size and a good
shipping melon. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 ets.;14 Ib.,
30 cts.; lb., $1.00.
BURRELL’S GEM—This cantaloupe is sim-
ilar in appearance to the Rocky Ford Netted
Gem except it has a pinkish flesh instead of
green, has a tough thin rind, well netted, is very a=
solid, a splendid market variety. Those who No. G28
have grown this melon are very much pleased No. 2—Large Hackensack.
with it. PKt., 5 cts.; OZ., 10 cts.; yy lb., 25 No. 3—Rocky Ford Netted Gem.
cts.; Ib., 75 cts. a
Se
DIGGS & BEADLES’
SELECTED NETTED
GEM—-A larger strain of
the Netted Gem variety.
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.;
V4 |b., 25 cts.; lb., 65 cts.
D. & B.’s Netted Gem.
EXTRA EARLY HANOVER — Earliest :
known variety. Green flesh; yellow skin; me- lass
dium size; flattened at end. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., aS
10 cts.; 14 Ib., 30 cts.; Ib., 90 cts. Perfection Cantaloupe.
TIP TOP—A large, slightly oval melon with PERFECTION—Large, oblong, green flesh;
orange colored flesh, which is thick and firm, | yellow skin; thickly netted; good quality.
which makes it a good shipping and market | We consider this one of the best large sized
variety. The flesh is sweet and of good quality, | melons. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 4 lb., 30 cts.;
and it is becoming one of the most popular | lb., 90 cts.
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SUPERIOR SEEDS DIGGS & BEADLES,
a RICHMOND, VA.
BALTIMORE OR ACME—Very popular for main market crop, oval shape, green flesh. Pkt.,
5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
LARGE HACKENSACK—Large, good quality; very popular. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 4
Ib., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
OSAGE OR MILLER CREAM—Green skin, flesh salmon; quality first class. Pkt., 5 cts.;
oz, 10 cts.; 14 lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cents.
JENNY LIND—Small, very early; first-class quality. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 Ib., 25 cts.;
Ib., 75 cts.
PROLIFIC NUTMEG—An early variety of medium to a small size, nutmeg in shape and thickly
netted; very productive and of first-class quality. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
BANANA—Long shaped like a banana; delicious odor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 30 cts.;
Ib., $1.00.
GLASS MELON VEGETABLE ORANGE OR VINE PEACH—Small lemon shaped. Used
for pickles, pies or preserves. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 14 lb., 35 cts.
~ WATERMELONS
Cultivate like cantaloupe, except place hills 8 or 9 feet apart. One ounce seed to 30 hills; 2 pounds
to the acre. 5 lbs. and over at 5 cts. per lb., less.
D. & B.’S EARLY
MARKET WATER-
MELON — This melon
which we introduced has
more than maintained
what we claimed for it.
It is an early, long, green
melon; the rind while
thin is very tough, which
makes it an_ excellent
D. & B.’s Early Market. shipping variety. It is
very hardy and produc-
tive, and the melons grow to a large size, often weighing 40 lbs.ormore. They ke2palong time
after being pulled, the flesh remaining solid and crisp. It is becoming one of the most popular
market and shipping melons. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 30 cts.; Ib., $1.00.
’BRANCH’S IMPROVED GEORGIA RATTLESNAKE—This is a beautiful oblong, striped
melon, highly valued by all market gardeners. The rind is both thick and strong, and it can be
shipped perhaps as far as any other kind of melon, and it keeps wonderfully. It is now becoming
the standard shipping variety throughout the South Atlantic States. Not only is it a splendid
shipper, but the flesh is of fine quality and flavor. Our Seed is grown with the greatest care by
Mr. Branch himself, and should not be judged by ordinary stocks. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb.,
25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
Seeds in Quantity. |
| | Market Gardens and public Institutions buying Vegetable Seeds in large |
quantities are requested to send us a list of their requirements and we will
take pleasure in quoting special prices. In writing us, please be sure to state
quantities wanted.
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SUPERIOR SEEDS DIGGS & BEADLES,
RICHMOND, VA.
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KLECKLY
SWEETS —
Early, oblong; un-
surpassed for home
use or near market,
but does not bear
shipping well. De-
cidedly the most
salable melon on
the Richmond
market. Oz., 5 cts;
V4 Ib., .20 cts.;Ib.,
50 cts.
Bote
STARR,
TOM WATSON
—An early, long,
green melon; thin,
but tough, rind,
which makes it a good market or shipping variety. Flesh is a bright red, firm, and very sweet.
Pkt., © cts.; oz., 10 cts.; Y-lb., 25 cts.; Ib., (a ets:
DARK ICING—An old standard sort. Oz., 5 cts.; 14 Ib., 15 cts.; Ib., 50 cts.
THE TRUE JACKSON—This the true popular Jackson. Has long green rind, white seed;
early and of excellent quality, but not recommended for shipping. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; % Ib.,
30 cts.; lb., 90 cts.
CALIFORNIA ROSS—This is a long, dark green melon, with a beautiful deep red flesh, very
solid and of excellent flavor; does not get soft or spongy; keeps well after being picked. We rec-
ommend this melon especially for late planting, as it is a splendid keeper and always sells well.
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 30 cts.; lb., 80 cts.
HALBERT HONE Y—This melon is similar but an improvement over the Kleckly Sweets in
that itis larger, hardier, 'more productive, and prettier in shape and color. Pkt., 5 cts.;0z., 8 cts.;
VY |b., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.
D. & B.’S SELECTED EAR-
LY DARK ICING WATER-
MELON—After several years’
selecting, we have produced this
splendid strain of the Dark
Icing melon. For six consecu-
tive years the first melon
brought to this market from
this vicinity was raised from
this stock of seed. The melons
are medium size, nearly round,
dark green rind, thin -and
brittle. As an early melon for
family or nearby market, it
has no equal. The quality is un-
surpassed. Oz., 10 cts.; 4 Ib.,
25 cts; ib., 7orets.
GEORGIA _ RATTLE- ——— Ree
SNAKE—Long stripe, early and D. & B’s
hardy, an old favorite shipping
variety. Oz., 5 cts.; 4 Ib., 15 cts.; Ib., 50 cts.
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Kleckly;Sweet'W atermelon.
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SUPERIOR SEEDS DIGGS & BEADLES,
Si ume: sic take elena RICHMOND, VA.
- Florida Favorite Watermelon.
FLORIDA FAVORITE—An old popular, long-striped melon of good quality. Oz., 5 cts.;
VY Ib., 15 cts.; lb., 45 cts.
THE TRUE JONES—Large, round, very productive, good quality; an old standard variety.
QOz:, 5 cts.; 4% lb., 15 ets.; lb., 35 cts.
GIRARDEAUS TRIUMPH—A good shipping melon. Early, and grows to a large size. It is
handsome in appearance; the rind is of dark green color, with indistinct stripe; solid flesh. Oz.,
5 ets.; 44 lb., 15 cts.; Ib., 35 cts:
BLUE GEM—Very large and productive and a good shipper. Oz., 5 cts.; 14 lb., 15 cts.; lb., 35 ©
cts.
KOLB GEM—The well-known shipping variety. Oz., 5 cts.; 14 lb., 15 cts.; lb., 35 cts.
PRESERVING CITRON—PKt., 5 cts.; 0z., 8 cts.; 14 lb., 20 cts.; Ib., 50 cts.
MELON SEED—For medicinal purposes, per lb., 25 cts.
Vegetable Plants
Orders for Vegetable Plants cannot be shipped until the day after the orders are received. We
never ship Plants the last of the week unless especially ordered to do so, as they would be liable to
be left in the express office over Sunday.
We cannot send plants by mail.
TOMATO PLANTS—Ready in May, Juneand July. Varieties: Fordhook First, Livingstons
Beauty, New Stone, Yellow Pear Shaped. Per doz., 10 cts.; 100, 35 cts.; 1,000, $3.00.
CABBAGE PLANTS—Early varieties ready in March, April, May and November. Varieties:
Early Jersey Wakefield, Hendersons Succession, Early Spring. Price up to May Ist, 30 cts. per
100; $2.50 per 1,000. After May 1st, 25 cts. per 100; $2.00 per 1,000. Late varieties: Late Flat
Dutch, Autumn King, Drumhead Savoy. Ready June, July and August. Price, 25 cts. per 100;
$2.00 per 1,000.
LETTUCE PLANTS—Ready March, April, May, October and November. Varieties: Early
White Cabbage and Big Boston. Price, 25 cts. per 100; $2.00 per 1,000.
EGG PLANTS—Black Beauty. Ready May and June. Price, 25 cts. per doz., $1.00 per 100.
PEPPER PLANTS—Ready May and June. Varieties: Ruby King, Long Red Cayenne. Price,
20 cts. per doz.; 75 cts. per 100.
SWEET POTATO PLANTS—Ready May and June. Varieties: Hanover Yam, Hanover
Yellow. Price, 25 cts. per 100; $2.00 per 1,000; 5,000 and over at $1.75 per 1,000.
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SUPERIOR SEEDS
Parsley
CHAMPION MOSS CURLED PARSLE Y—
Beautifully curled and crimped. Best for
garnishing; also makes fine borders. Soak the
seed a few hours and sew in rich soil, early in
spring, in 1-foot drills. 1 ounce to 150 feet of
drill.. Plkcts gbccts7 077,00. Cis. 4a ao Claes
lb., 45 ets.
Curled Parsley.
Okra or Gumbo
Sow in 3-foot
drills and thin
out to 8 inches
apart. For win-
ter use, slice
young pods,
string and dry
in the shade.
One ounce to
50 feet of drill.
PERKINS’
M A M MOTH
PODDED—
Very produc-
tive; pods in-
tense green; 8
to 9 inches long.
Dwarf Prolific Okra.
DIGGS & BEADLES,
RICHMOND, VA.
Superior for canning.
lb., 40 cts.
WHITE VELVET—Pods large, round, white
and smooth, and very abundant. Oz., 5 cts.;
4 |b., 15 cts.; lb., 40 cts.
DWARF PROLIFIC—Plants small, but
very prolific. Oz., 5 cts.; 44 Ib., 15 cts.; Ib.,
40 cts.
TALL. GREEN—Long pods; grows 4 to
5 feat high. Oz., 5 cts.; 4% Ib., 15-cets.; Ib.,
35 cts.
Oz., 5 cts.; 14 lb., 15 cts.;
Mustard
Sow from February to April or September and
October, broadcast or in drills, 6 inches apart.
Cut when about 3 inches high. One ounce seed
to 80 feet drilled; 6 pounds to acre broadcast.
SOUTHERN GIANT CURLED—A favorite
in the South; succulent, pungent and sweet. Oz.,
5 cts.; 4 lb., 15 cts.; lb., 40 cts.
BLACK OR BROWN—For salad. Oz., 5
cts.; 4 Ib., 10 cts.; Ib., 25 ets.
WHITE—Oz., 5 cts.;
Y Ib., 10 cts.; lb., 25 ets.
MUSTARD SEED
FOR SEASONING — 2
oz., 5 cts.; lb., 20 cts.
Parsnip
IMPROVED SUGAR
OR HOLLOW CROWN
—The standard; smooth,
tender, good flavor. Sow
in spring in 18-inch drills,
in rich, deep, sandy loam.
Thin out to 5 inches apart.
One ounce to 200-foot
drill; 5 pounds to the
acre. Oz., 5 ets.; 14 lb.,
15 cts.; lb., 40 cts.
Nursery Stock.
We can furnish all kinds of Fruit, ornamental and shade trees, Grape
Vines and Berry Plants.
) DIGGS & BEADLES,
SUPERIOR SEEDS SEL eae dene
ONION SEED_
Sow in January or February in hot-beds or later in the open. Transplant to 12-inch rows, 5
inches apart, in very rich soil and cultivate well. Sow six pounds seed to the acre. For sets, sow
20 to 40 pounds to acre in broad rows. Dig and dry when tops die. Use only smaller ones for sets.
PRIZE TAKER, OR SPANISH KING--
Very large and solid; skin rich yellow; flesh pure
white, sweet, mild, tender. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z.,
15 cts.; 4 lb., 45 ets.; Ib., $1.40.
LARGE RED WETHERSFIELD— Medium
early; skin purplish red; flesh purplish white.
A general favorite. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.;
14 |b., 50 cts.; lb., $1.40.
YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS — Globe
shaped; large; keeps well; a standard for main
crop. Pkt., 5 cts.;0z., 15 ets.; 14 Ib., 35 cts.;
Ib., $1.25.
SOUTHPORT YELLOW GLOBE—A large
globe shaped onion; good producer and keeps
EXTRA EARLY WHITE PEARL—Large, well. Pkt, 5 cts. ; OZ., i cts.; A lb., 50 cts. ;
pearly white, tender, mild; excellent flavor; Ib., $1.60.
grows quickly; silvery skin. The best variety
for fall setting to make early spring onions. Oz.,
15 cés.; 14 Ib., 50 cts.; Ib., $1.35.
MAMMOTH SILVER KING—The largest
variety in cultivation; skin silvery, flesh pure
white; very mild and early. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.,
15 cts.; 14 lb., 50 cts.; Ib., $1.35.
SILVER SKIN—Pure white; mild flavor;
best for growing sets. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.;
Y4 Ib., 60 cts.; Ib., $2.00.
Prize Taker, or Spanish King Onion.
Plant 4 to 6 inches aparf in 12 to 24-inch
rows (except Potato Onions, which should be in
2foot rows). Plant in spring or fall in fine,
rich soil, well manured.
SILVER SKIN—(Qt., 15 cts.; by mail, 25 cts.;
pk., 65 cts.; bu., $2.00
YELLOW DANVERS—Qt., 15 cts.; by mail,
25 cts.; pk., 50 cts; bu., $1.75.
YELLOW POTATO—Sure crop; early, red-
dish yellow; large; mild; a good keeper and
favorite everywhere. Small Sets—qt., 15 cts.;
by mail, 25 cts.; pk., 75 cts.; bu., $2.75.
RED WETHERSFIELD—Qt., 15 cts.; by
mail, 25 cts.; pk., 65 cts.; bu., $2.00.
WHITE PEARL—Planted only in the fall;
September is the best month. Write for prices.
SUPERIOR SEEDS
|GARDEN OR ENGLISH PEAS |
DIGGS & BEADLES,
RICHMOND, VA.
Owing ‘to the very poor crop of Peas this year, stocks are very scarce, and prices are much
higher than usual.
Plant very early in spring, in 3-foot rows, in light, rich loamy soil.
sion plant later every few weeks through season.
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any Hi, ie ULE ome Ns
D. & B.’s Selected Extra Early Peas.
DIGGS & BEADLES’ SELECTED EXTRA
EARL Y—This is the earliest pea on our list.
Many of our customers who grow for market
say it is the best early pea they have ever grown.
It is very productive; grows to a height of 2
feet. Pkt., 10 cts.; qt., 30 cts.; pk., $1.60.;
bu., $6.25.
DIGGS & BEADLES’ FIRST AND BEST—
This stock is grown especially for us by one of
the largest and most careful pea growers in this
country. It is an Extra Harly. large podded
pea; height, 214 feet. Pkt., 10 cts.; qt., 30
cts.; pk., $1.50.; bu., $6.00.
MAUD S—One of the best extra early peas;
height, 214 feet; large, well-filled pods. Pkt.,
10 cts.; qt., 80 cts.; pk., $1.50; bu., $6.00.
ALASKA—One of the best extra early peas
and becoming more popular yearly; very pro-
ductive and salable. Pkt., 10 cts.; qt., 30 cts.;
pk., $1.60; bu., $6.00.
CLAUDIT AMEER, OR LARGE PODDED
ALASKA—A new strain of the Alaska Pea, be-
Cultivate well. For succes-
One and a half bushels to the acre.
ing nearly twice as large and more productive;
having the same blue color makes it a splendid
canning and shipping variety. Is sure to be-
come popular wherever grown. Pkt., 10 cts.;
qt., 35 cts.; pk., $1.90; bu., $7.00.
PHILADELPHIA EXTRA EARLY—The
Standard Extra Early. Pkt., 10 cts.; qt., 30
cts.; pk., $1.60; bu., $6.00.
LARGE WHITE MARROWFAT—Strong,
hardy; late variety with broad, thick pods; good
quality; height, 4 feet; abundant bearer. PKt.,
10 cts.; qt., 25 cts.; pk., $1.10; bu., $4.00.
BLACK EYE MARROWFAT—Closely re-
sembles White Marrowfat; yields well. Pkt.,
10 cts.; qt., 25 cts.; pk., $1.10; bu., $4.00.
WRINKLED VARIETIES.
GRADUS—tThe earliest wrinkled variety;
very hardy, vigorous grower, prolific and with-
stands cold weather better than any other
wrinkled variety. Pkt., 10 cts.; qt., 40 cts.;
pk., $2.50.
NOTT’S EXCELSIOR—A dwarf early va-
riety, of compact growth, coming in a few days
later than the Eclipse, but more prolific. The
pods are large and crowded with large, tender
peas of excellent flavor; height, 1 foot. Pkt.,
10 cts.; qt., 30 cts.; pk., $1.75.
AMERICAN WONDER—
Early; wrinkled; vines about
9 inches high: very robust
and productive. Pkt., 10 cts.;
qt., 35 cts.; pk., $2.00.
ECLIPSE— An extra early
Wrinkled Pea; similar to #i/-
American Wonder; more pro- ila)
ductive and somewhat larg-
er; stout vines about 2 feet YY
high. Pkt., 10 cts.; qt., 30 onscbs eee e Gatien
cts.; pk., $1.75. Donk:
McLEAN’S ADVANCER—Long, well-filled
pods; early, tender, sweet and prolific. Pkt.,
10 cts.; qt., 30 cts.; pk., $1.75.
If Peas are wanted by mail, add 15 cents per quart for postage.
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SUPERIOR SEEDS DIGGS & BEADLES,
a RICHMOND, VA.
PREMIUM GEM—A favorite early dwarf pea; bears well;
good quality. Pkt., 10 cts.; qt., 30 cts.; pk., $1.75.
i BLISS EVERBEARING—A good variety, that continues
in bearing a long time. Pkt., 10 cts.; qt., 35 cts.; pk., $2.00.
DAY’S SUNRISE—This pea is between a smooth and
wrinkled variety. Maturing directly after the Extra Early
Sorts and before the large wrinkle varieties come in. Very
productive; height, 2 to 3 feet. It will become a popular
market pea. Pkt., 10 cts.; qt., 30 cts.; pk., $1.50; bu., $5.50.
TELEGRAPH—Resembles the Telephone in all respects
as to vine, leaf and foliage, but the Peas are darker green,
which makes it more valuable for market; has large, straight
pods, 4 1-2 inches long; height 3 1-2 to 4 feet; a prolific
yielder and a good market or family variety. Pkt., 10 cts.;
qt., 35 cts.; pk., $1.75; bu., $6.50.
ADMIRAL DEWE Y—Remarkably healthy, vigorous and
productive; it is almost entirely free from sports. Pods are
of the largest size, frequently 6 inches long; straight and deep
green in color, and most beautifully shaped and of the richest
flavor; seed large wrinkled; height, 3 1-2 feet. Pkt., 10 cts.;
qt., 35 cts.; pk., $2.00.
CHAMPION OF ENGLAND—One of the best large
varieties; delicious flavor; very prolific; height, 5 feet. Pkt.,
Day’s Sunrise Peas. 10 cts.; qt., 30 cts.; pk., $1.75; bu., $6.50.
MELTING SUGAR (EDIBLE PODS)—Grows to the
height of 5 feet; bears a profusion of large, broad, brittle pods. Should be used in much the
same way as a Wax Bean. The pods when cooked are very sweet and tender. Pkt., 10 cts.;
pt., 20 cts.; qt., 40 cts.; pk., $2.00.
TELEPHONE—Productive, sugary; pods contain 6 or 7 peas; late, height 4 feet. One of the
most popular sorts for main crop. Pkt., 10 cts.; qt., 85 cts.; pk., $2.00; bu., $7.50.
PEPPER
Sow in hot-bed in February or March. Transplant in May to
3-foot rows, 15 inches apart. :
CHINESE GIANT—This is the largest and finest mild red
pepper, being double the size of the Ruby King. It is very pro-
ductive; plants are vigorous in growth, of stocky habit, about two
feet high, well branched and thickly set with fruit which hangs in
clusters. The flesh is extremely mild, as sweet as an apple and very
thick. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; 14 lb., $1.00.
RUBY KING—Bright, ruby red; very mild and pleasant, and
can be used as salad. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 14 lb., 60 cts.
BELL, OR BULL NOSE—Large, early, mild; purplish red.
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 4% lb., 50 cts. .
SWEET SPANISH, OR MAMMOTH—Largely used for
mangoes. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 14 lb., 50 cts.
PROCOPP’S GIANT—A long, thick. flesh, scarlet variety of
mammoth size. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 14 lb., 50 cts.
LONG RED CAYENNE—Long, bright red pods; hot; the most - .
popular for seasoning. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 14 lb., 60 cts. Chinese Giant Pepper.
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RED CLUSTER—Very small, with long pods. Used for pepper sauce. One of the hottest
varieties. The plants are very ornamental. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 14 lb., 75 cts.
RED CHILI—Similar to Red Cluster, but grows larger; very hot. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.;
4 Ib., 75 cts.
PEPPER PLANTS.
PEPPER PLANTS—Ready May and June at 20 cts. per doz.; 75 cts. per 100. Varieties, Long,
Red Cayenne and Ruby King.
| IRISH POTATOES ||
For earliest crops, planting in November or December does well in some sections. If planted
in spring, do so as early as ground can be prepared, in rich soil; rows 3 feet apart, plants 15 inches
apart in row. Manure should be well rotted and mixed with soil to avoid scab. For late crops
plant June to August. We advise the use of sulphur on potatoes when planting. Sprinkle powdered
sulphur on the cut tubers, which is a preventative of blight and scab. Many of our largest potato
planters always use it, with the best results. 1 lb. is sufficient for 1 bushel of potatoes. We can
supply this at 5 cts. per lb. Ten lbs. or over at 4 cts. per lb. Barrel prices on application. Our
stock of potatoes are grown for us by the most reliable potato growers, especially for seed purposes,
and is not to be compared with the cheap Western stock generally offered by grocers and produce
houses. The prices of potatoes are constantly fluctuating. The prices quoted here are the ruling
prices January 2, 1911. We will be glad to quote firm prices at any time on request. We quote
some of these potatoes in heavy 11-peck sacks. If varieties so quoted are wanted in bbls. the price
will be 25 cts. above the sack prices.
IRISH COBBLER—Is one of the most popular
of the early varieties. It is of handsome cream
white color and good quality; grows to a large
size and has very few small potatoes. It is a vig-
orous grower and ripens early. Maine grown seed.
Pk., 40 cts.; bu., $1.25; 11 pk. sack, $3.00.
Virginia grown. First crop. Pk., 40 cts.; bu.,
$1.25; 11 pk. sack, $3.00; 11 pk. bbls., $3.25;
10 pk. bbls., $3.00.
Virginia grown. Second crop. Pk., 40 cts.;
bu., $1.25; 11 pk. bbl., $3.25.
EXTRA EARLY SUNLIGHT—This potato
was introduced by us on the Richmond market
several years ago, and has become one of the most
Trish Cobbler. popular early market and family varieties. Is
very productive on light or loamy soil. It is a
large white potato of unexcelled quality. Maine grown. Pk., 40 cts.; bu., $1.25; 11 pk. sack, $3.25.
Virginia grown. Second crop. Pk., 40 cts.; bu., $1.25; 11 pk. bbl., $3.40.
EARLY DEW DROP—A very early and handsome white potato of good quality, and a good
yielder; closely resembles the Early Sunlight, but much preferred by some growers. Virginia grown—
pk., 40 cts.; bu., $1.25; 11 pk. bbl., $3.40. Maine grown—pk., 40 cts.; bu., $1.25; 11 pk. sack, $3.25.
EXTRA EARLY WHITE ROSE—lIn shape and size is very similar to the Early Rose, but the
flesh and skin is a beautiful white, is very early and a good yielder; fine quality. Maine grown—
pk., 40 cts.; bu., $1.25; 11 pk. sack, $3.25.
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HOULTON EARLY ROSE—The old reliable and popular variety. Our stock of this potato
is absolutely true to name, and should not be compared with the cheap Western grown stock. Maine
grown—pk., 40 cts.; bu., $1.25; per 11 pk. sack, $3.00.
SPALDING’S NO. 4 ROSE—A selected and improved strain of the old Early Rose of recent
introduction, which has proven to be a decided improvement on its parent. Our stock is Virginia
grown, planted in July, with Maine grown seed. Pk., 40 cts.; bu., $1.25; 11 pk. sack, $3.00.
EARLY ROSE-PK., 35 cts.; bu., $1.10; 11 pk. sack, $2.75.
EARLY OHIO—One of the
standard early varieties; a full
week earlier than Early Rose; ob-
long in shape and of fine flavor and
texture; dry and mealy. Maine
grown. Pk., 40 cts.; bu., $1.40;
per 11 pk. sack, $3.40.
PRIDE OF THE SOUTH, OR
WHITE BLISS—One of the earli-
est varieties; white with pink eyes;
used largely for market purposes.
Maine grown. Pk., 40 cts.; bu.,
$1.80; per 11 pk. sack, $3.25.
RED BLISS, OR BLISS
TRIUMPH—One of the earliest
kind grown and most prolific. It
is round and uniform in shape;
beautiful bright red color. Maine
Pride of the South Potato. grown. Pk., 40 cts.; bu., $1.40;
per 11 pk. sack, $3.50.
Second crop, Virginia grown. Pk., 40 cts.; bu., $1.40; per 10 pk. bbl., $3.25.
GREEN MOUNTAIN-—A large, handsome, pure white
potato, for main or late crop; a prolific yielder and in-
variably of fine eating quality, cooking dry and mealy.
It has largely superseded other varieties for late planting.
We will have a nice stock of this variety on cold storage
for planting in July. Maine grown. Pk., 40 cts.; bu.,
$1.30; per 11 pk. sack, $3.00.
IMPROVED WHITE PEACH BLOW—One of the
old standard and popular varieties; pure white, very pro-
ductive, of good quality and a splendid keeper. Recom-
mended only for late planting. Pk., 40 cts.; bu., $1.30;
bbl., $3.00.
EARLY BLUSH WHITE—This is a beautiful Blush White Potato, nearly round. Is a sure
cropper and the most productive early Potato we know of. It is about 10 days later in maturing
than the Irish Cobbler, but is a much better keeper, and is also of better quality. Pk., 40 cts.;
bu., $1.40; 11 pk. bbl., $3.40.
Green Mountain Poe
Cold Storage Potatoes.---We will havea nice
lot of different varieties of Seed Potatoes, kept
on cold storage, for late planting. Write for
prices in June or July.
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SEED SWEET POTATOES
Plant in hot-beds in April. Water freely. Transplant in May and June to 3 foot cows 15 inches
apart. Fertilize with strong potash mixtures.
We make a specialty of seed swe2t potatoes, getting them in fresh from Hanover County every
day; and handling them in large quantities as we do, we are enabled to offer them at especially low
prices. Prices fluctuate. Write us for prices when ready to plant.
HANOVER FAVORITE—This potato was in-
troduced in Hanover County a few years ago, and
i B, La NX WS “ has now become the favorite yellow potato in the
Fi! = GS JPME Rb sso) County. It has a rich yellow color, grows to a
ate large size, is unusually productive and the quality
is unsurpassed. Pk:, 35 cts.; bu., about $1.00;
bbl., $2.25.
{HANOVER YAM—Large, white, round; best
for heavy soils. Pk., 35 cts.; bu., about $1.00;
bbl., $2.25. Z
EXTRA EARLY CAROLINE-—Very early;
productive; bright yellow. Pk., 35 cts.; bu., about
ES $1.00; bbl., $2.25.
SiiceHP DOR: DELAWARE OR JERSE Y—Similar to Caroline.
Pk., 35 cts.; bu., about $1.00; bbl., $2.25.
SWEET POTATO PLANTS—Wée will hav2 these ready in May and June. 25 cts. per 100;
$2.00 per 1,000. Special prices on larger lots.
PUMPKIN
Plant in May and June in rich hills 8 feet apart. When vigorous, thin to three plants to the
hill. May b2 planted in corn. One ounce to twenty his; thre2 pounds to the acce.
LARGE CHEESE, OR KENTUCKY FIELD
—A large variety of good quality. Oz., 5 cets.;
Vf |b., 15 cts.; lb., 50 cts.
a r= WN — 2
Zw \
Virginia Mammoth Pumpkin3
Large Cheese Pumpkin. VIRGINIA MAMMOTH—Rich, golden col-
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or; keeps well; very large, often taking prizes
for largest pumpkin, and will keep for several
months. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 8 cts.; 14 lb., 25 cts.;
1b., 75. cts.
KING OF THE MAMMOTH, OR POT
IRON—The largest of all pumpkins. frequently
making pumpkins weighing 100 pounds or more.
It is of bright yellow color and good quality.
PkKtiee Sets; o%.,.8 cts.; 14 Ib., 25 cts.; Ib., 75 cts.
CASHAW—Very productive; good for table
and stock. Oz., 8 cts.; 14 lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.
DIGGS & BEADLES,
RICHMOND, VA.
SMALL SUGAR—A small but prolific
variety of yellowish, red color; used mostly for
table purposes. Oz., 8 cts.; 14 lb., 20 cts.; Ib.,
60 cts.
TENNESSEE SWEET POTATO—A medium
size pear shaped variety of good quality and
recommended particularly for table use. O2z.,
8 cts.; 4 |b., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.
CORNFIELD, OR BIG TOM—tThe old
standard for table and stock. Oz., 5 cts.; 14
Ib., 10 cts.; Ib., 30 cis.; 5 lbs., and over at 25
cts. Ib.
SPINACH.
For summer use, sow early in fertile soil in 18-inch drills.
winter and spring use.
Norfolk Savoy Spinach.
Sow in September and October for
One ounce to 100 feet of drill; 20 pourds to the acre.
NORFOLK SAVOY, OR BLOOMSDALE—Good for
fal] sowing; very early; hardy; leaves curled. Oz., 5 cts.;
Y4 \b., 10 cts.; lb., 18 cts.; 5 Ibs. and over at 15 cts.
LONG STANDING—Leaves thick and fleshy; does not
cun to szed quickly. Oz., 5 cts.; 4 lb., 10 cts.; lb., 18 cts.;
5 Ibs. and over at 15 cts.
ROUND THICK LEAVED—Best variety for summer;
leaves thick; dark green; good quality. Oz., 5 cts.; 44 |b.,
10 cts.; lb., 18 cts.; 5 Ibs. and over at 15 cts.
SOUASH OR CYMLING.
Plant in hills in warm, fine, rich fertilized soil. Grow 3 plants to the hill. Plant bush varieties
5 feet apart; running varieties, 8 feet.
Early White Bush Squash.
GIANT SUMMER CROOKNECK—Very prolific; profusely warted; bright yellow squash of
good flavor.
10 cts.; 14 lb., 30 cts.; lb., 80 cts.
About 3 pounds to the acre.
EARLIEST PROLIFIC—tThe earliest White .Squash in
cultivation ; can be planted close together, as it is strictly a
bush squash. Pkt:, 5 cts.; 0z., 8 cts; 14 \b., 25 cts.; lb., 75 ets.
EARLY WHITE BUSH—Early; cream color; very prolific;
nice size; good shipper; the most popular variety. Oz., 5 cts.;
4 |b., 15 cts.; lb., 50 cts.
MAMMOTH WHITE BUSH—Larger and more uniform
than Early White Bush; waxy white color.
8 cts.; 4 lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts.
Pts) oO etse aor:
Oz., 5 cts.; 14 |b., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts.
HUBBARD SQUASH—A winter squash of first-class quality and a splendid keeper.
Oz.,
BOSTON MARROW-— Oval; flesh orange color; fine grained; cooks rich and dry; keeps well.
One of the best for winter.
Oz., 8 cts.; 14 lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.
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DIGGS & BEADLES,
RICHMOND, VA.
RADISH.
Sow in drills very early in spring, and later for a succession at intervals of ten days.
Must have
very rich soil, plenty of moisture, light and vent'lation to insure quick, rapid growth. For very early,
sow in hot-beds.
D. & B.’S WHITE TIPPED FORCING—
This radish is extremely popular, both for
gardeners and
private use. The
outer skin is
bright crimson
color with white
tip. Our strain
is superior to most
stocks offered.
Making a _ nice
globe shaped,
clean root. On
account of its
smaJl top it is
largely uzed for
forcing, and ex-
tremery satisfac-
tory for earlier use out of doors.
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts. 14 Ib., 20 cts.; Ib., 50 cts.
CRIMSON GIANT GLOBE—A large, early
variety; foliage is small and can be planted
close. Valuable for early market. Pkt., 5
ets.; oz., 8 cts.; 4 lb., 20 cts.; Ib., 60 cts.
EXTRA EARLY
SCARLET TURNIP—
Small, round, crisp,
tender; tops small; grows
very rapidly. Oz., 5 cts.;
yy |b., 15 cts.; Jb., 40
cts.
EARLY WHITE
TIPPED SCARLET
TURNIP—The old
standard variety. Oz., 5 cts.; % Ib., 15 cts.;
Ib., 40 cts.
EARLY WHITE TURNIP—White flesh and
D.& B’sWhite Tipped Forcing
Scarlet Turnip Radish.
skin. Grows rapidly under forcing or general
culture. Oz., 5 cts.; 4 Ib., 15 cts.; lb., 40 cts.
GOLDEN GLOBE SUMMER—Very large,
crisp and tender; stands hot weather, and may
be planted late. Oz., 5 cts.; % Ib., 15 cts.; lb.,
40 cts.
LONG SCARLET, SHORT TOP—Long,
bright scarlet; fine for forcing. Oz., 5 cts.; 4 Ib.,
15 cts.; lb., 40 cts.
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One ounce to 50 feat of drilJ; 10 pounds to the acre.
EXTRA EARLY
SCARLET OLIVE
SHAPED — Oblong,
deep scarlet; quick,
crisp and_ excellent.
Very popular. Oz., 5
cts. Ib, 15. ets.
lb., 40 cts.
MIXED TURNIP
RADISHES — A mix-
ture of seed of the
turnip-shaped __varie-
ties. Oz., 5cts.; 4 Ib.,
15 cts.; Ib., 40 cts.
ROSE CHINA WINTER—Rose colored;
flesh white; cylindrical; one of the best. Oz.,
5 cts.; 14 Ib., 15 cts.; ib., 40 cts.
Scarlet Olive Shaped
Radish.
ee
White Strasburg Radish.
WHITE STRASBURG—Large, solid; one
of the best for summer growth. Pkt., 5 cts.;
oz., 8 cts.; 14 lb., 15 cts.; lb., 40 cts.
LONG WHITE SPANISH—A fine, Jarge
winter variety. Oz., 5 cts.; 44 lb., 15 cts.; lb.,
40 cts.
LONG BLACK SPANISH—Oblong, large,
fine texture, late and hardy. Oz., 5 cts.; 4%
lb., 15 cts.; Ib., 40 cts.
MIXED LONG RADISHES—A mixture of
the seed of the long varieties. Oz., 5 cts.; 4%
Ib., 15 cts.; Ib., 40 cts.
DIGGS & BEADLES,
SUPERIOR SEEDS | RICHMOND, VA.
TOMATO
Sow in hot-beds in early spring and transplant
when danger of frostis past. Set 3 to 4 feet
apart. For very early fruit, grow in small pots
under cover, thus placing in open without check-
ing the growth.
JUNE PINK—An improvement on _ the
Earliana. Is of a beautiful pink color. Very
early. Of a good size, smooth and _ prolific.
A profitable sort for market gardeners, but not
as good for a main crop as some other varieties.
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 14 lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50.
LIVINGSTON’S BEAUTY—Large, solid,
smooth; purplish pink; an old favorite. Pkt.,
5 cts.; oz., 15 ets.; 14 lb., 50 cts.; Ib., $1.50.
LIVINGSTON’S FAVORITE—Bright red,
smooth fruit; of good size. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z.,
15 ets.; 14 lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50.
LIVINGSTON’S CORELESS—A splendid NG
variety introduced in 1908. It is very large,
globe shaped, bright red, very solid, one of the
best varieties for slicing. It is almost round,
being about the same diameter each way. Is
very productive and grows in clusters. We be-
lieve it will become a very popular main crop
variety. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 30 cts.; 14 lb., 90
cts.; lb., $3.00.
EARLY ACME—Smooth, solid; ripens uni-
formly; bears till frost; ships well; an old favorite.
Pig. s.cts.; 07;, 1p ets.; 34 Ib;, 50:cts.; lb.,; $1.50.
SPARK’S EARLIANA—The earliest variety;
bright red and smooth; very productive. Pkt.,
5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 4% lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00.
BURPEE’S FORDHOOK FIRST—Very
early, large, smooth; free from cracks; deep
through; purple; fleshy; few seeds; good variety. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.,25 cts.; 14 lb., 80 cts.; lb., $3.00.
CHALK’S EARLY JEWEL—About a week later than the Earliana. The vines are strong and
compact, and loaded with fruit of a bright scarlet color. Thick flesh and few seed. Thin skin, but
tough, and makes a good shipping and market variety. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 ets.; 14 Ib., 60 cts.; Ib.,
$2.00.
TRUCKERS’ FAVORITE—One of the best; large, solid, purple fruit; main crop Tomatoes.
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 14 lb., 80 cts.; Ib., $3.00.
LIVINGSTON’S STONE—Large, bright scarlet; firm, uniform, hardy; an excellent shipper;
one of the best for late crop and canning purposes. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 44 lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50,
jl
Fordhook First Tomato.
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———————SS RICHMOND, VA,
DWARF STONE—A dwarf upright growing variety for main crop; unusually hardy and pro-
ductive, beautiful bright red color, fruit very firm and solid. Continues in bearing a long time, on
account of the dwarf growth can be planted closer together than other varieties. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z.,
20 cts.; 14 lb., 60 cts.; Ib., $2.00. .
MATCHLESS—Fine for table, market and canning; large, solid, coreless; free from rot; one of
the best for main crop. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 14 Ib., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50.
PONDEROSA—This is the largest tomato grown; very handsome; bright red and very solid.
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; 4 lb., 90 cts.; Ib., $3.00.
WW NEN YELLOW PEAR SHAPED—Small; for preserves. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20
cts.; 14 lb., 60 cts.
YELLOW PLUM SHAPED—Small; for preserves. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.,
20 cts.; 14 lb., 60 cts.
STRAWBERRY TOMATO—Of low, spreading growth, and very pro-
ductive. The small yellow fruits grow enclosed in a husk. Splendid for
preserves or making pies. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; 4 lb., $1.00.
Yellow Pear Tomato. TOMATO PLANTS.
We will have the following varieties ready in May, June and July at 10 cts. per doz.; 35 cts.
per 100; $3.00 per 1,000:
Fordhook First, Livingston’s Beauty, New Stone.
SALSIFY OR OYSTER PLANT.
quciatne MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND SALSIFY OR
eA WZ... OYSTER PLANT—The largest and best variety. Sow in
GN aN March or April in 18-inch drills. Thin to 6 inches apart. Soil
must be deep, light, rich and fine. One ounce to 50 feet; 8
pounds to the acre. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 25 ets.;
Ib. 75: cts:
Louisa County, Va., April 6th, 1910.
I am truly pleased with your Seed, you always send such gen-
erous packages, and I never fail to recommend you to my neighbors
and friends.
Mrs. Otto D. Hall.
Amherst County, Va., March 29th, 1910.
Please send me at once by return mail the enclosed list of Flower
Seed. Your Garden Seed have always been so satisfactory, I will
purchase my Flower Seed from you.
Miss Mary E. Mundy.
Amelia County, Va., April 4th, 1910.
Your Seeds are splendid and give satisfaction throughout this
pneighborhood.
W. B. Thompson.
Robeson County, N. C., August 26th, 1910.
Please.send me your catalogue.. Was very much pleased with
the Seeds I bought from you last Spring.
Salsify.
Mrs. F. N. Townsend. 2
We pay postage on all seeds at packet, ounce, and quarter=pound rates. ~~ - ~ ~~ aes ‘
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TURNIP
Sow Ruta Bagas from June to August in drills 3 feet apart; thin out to 6 inches. Sow Turnips
from July to October for Turnips and Salad; 1 to 1{1-2 pounds per acre in drills; 1 1-2 to 2 pounds
broadcast. For salad, 3 to 4 pounds broadcast. Can be sown in spring for summer use.
5 pounds and over, 5 cents per pound less than single pound prices.
IMPROVED RED TOP
WHITE GLOBE — The
most popular turnip for
market and table use. Oz.,
5.cts.5 447 dbs, 25: ets; -Tb.,
40 cts.
LARGE WHITE NOR-
FOLK—Popular for stock,
for market, and for salad.
Ni, Oz., 5 cts.; 14 Ib., 15 cts.; Ib.,
Mm 35 cts.
EARLY WHITE FLAT
DUTCH (Strap-Leaved) —
Pure white flat growing va-
riety. Oz., 5 cts.; 4 lb., 15
ets: ;lb:3 35:-efs.
POMERANIAN WHITE
GLOBE—A large, white
variety for main crop. Oz.,
5 cts.3)44 1b, 15 cts:; Ib: 35
cts.
1. Early White Flat Dutch. +5. Early Red or Purple Top WHITE EGG — Oval;
2. Amber Globe. ae (Strap-Leaved). pure white; thin skin; grows
3. Large White Norfolk. ' 6. Improved Red Top Globe. rapidly. Oz., 5 ets.; Ib
F Z 2 i
4.--Purple Top Yellow Ruta Baga. 7.-Yellow Aberdeen. acta? [bee tancte
RED TOP WHITE GLOBE—0z., 5 cts.; 14 |lb., 15 cts.; lb., 35 cts.
EARLY RED OR PURPLE TOP (Strap-Leaved)—A desirable early variety for home or market.
Oz., 5 cts.; 14 Ib., 15 cts.; lb., 35 cts.
LONG WHITE COWHORN—A good variety for table and stock feeding. Oz., 5 cts.; % Ib.,
15 ets:.; Ib., 35 cts. .
SOUTHERN PRIZE—Hardy, stands cold; especially recommended for salad or stock. Oz.,
5 cts.; 4 Ib., 15 cts.; Ib., 40 cts.
SEVEN TOP—For salad only, roots being of very little value; very hardy. Oz., 5 cts.; 4 Ib.,
15 cts.; lb., 40 cts.
LARGE YELLOW OR AMBER GLOBE—Reliable main crop variety for stock or market.
QOz., 5 cts.; 1g |b., 15 cts.; Ib., 35 cts.
YELLOW ABERDEEN—Splendid for stock. O2z., 5 cts.; 14 lb., 15 cts.; lb., 35 cts.
IMPROVED PURPLE YELLOW RUTA BAGA—Popular for table and for stock feeding.
Qz., 5 cts.;714 lb., 15..cts.; Ib., 40 cts.
PURPLE. TOP. YELLOW RUTA BAGA—Oz., 5 cts.; 14 Ib., 15 cts.; lb., 35 cts.
WHITE RUTA BAGA—Large, white, nutritious and sweet. Oz., 5 cts.; 14 Ib., 15 cts.; Ib., 35
cts.
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SUPERIOR SEEDS DIGGS & BEADLES, /
Se RICHMOND, VA.
TOBACCO
Sow in February and March in a rich and perfectly clean plant bed, from which all seeds and in-
sects have been destroyed by firing. Protect from flies and transplant about June to highly fertil-
ized soil, 3 1-2 to 4 feet each way. Cultivate thoroughly and guard well against suckers and worms.
WARNE—A good variety for yellow wrappers. It is tough, silky, and
makes the finest grown if properly managed. Stands at the head of the
bright list, and we recommend it with the utmost confidence. Pkt.,
5 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; 14 lb., 80 cts.
IMPROVED LONG LEAF GOOCH—We consider in this variety we
have our ideal tobacco for Eastern North Carolina, South Carolina, and
a portion of Georgia. We consider it one of the best for the sandy soils.
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; 4 lb., 80 cts.
IMPROVED YELLOW ORONOKO—Developed by careful, con-
tinuous selections from the Old Standard Yellow Oronoko, which has been
more extensively planted for the yellow type than any other, and has
given greater satisfaction than any of the older bright kinds. Our seed
of the Improved are selected and recommended with entire confidence. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 30 cts.;
V4 |b., 80 cts.
BLUE PRYOR—The genuine James River Favorite. Rich shipper; superior to Kentucky
Blue Pryor. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; 14 |b., 75 ets.
SWEET ORONOKO—Used for first-class plug fillers, and makes, when sun-cured, the best
natural chewing leaf. A favorite for the ‘‘Homespun” wherever known. Makes an Eastern filler
unsurpassed. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 4% Ib., 75 ets.
KENTUCKY YELLOW-—A splendid variety that is winning praise wherever used. It is one
of the largest tobaccos grown, and it is surprising how fine the texture when size is considered. We
feel confident it has come to stay. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; 14 Ib., 80 cts.
BIG HAVANA—A Hybrid Havana or Cuban seed-leaf. A heavy cropper of fine texture, de-
lightful flavor, and earliest cigar variety to mature and ripen. Will make two crops from one plant-
ing in the South, while its earliness makes it most desirable for high latitude. The best American-
ized Havana. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; 14 Ib., 80 cts.
ONE SUCKER—A medium tobacco and fine for shipping purposes; also cures a good color if
desired. It is claimed for it that the growth of suckers from it is not near so Jarge as other varieties.
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 14 lb., 75 ets.
BIG ORONOKO—An old variety and a good tried one. Has a large, broad, finely-shaped leaf,
and for strips and dark wrappers has no equal. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 14 Ib., 75 ets.
WHITE BURLE Y—A large, broad leaf, light colored tobacco with thick porous leaves; raised
very extensively in Kentucky and is becoming a prime favorite in Virginia on account of its porous
quality; is especially recommended for fillers. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; 14 lb., 90 cts.
Bi: The Cahoon
Broadcast Seed Sower
The standard broadcast seeder and one of the best manu-
factured. Sows all kinds of grain, Clover, Timothy and heavy
seeds. Very simple in operation and sows 4 to 6 acres an
hour at a common walking gait. Distributes seeds uniformly
in one-fifth the time required by hand. Circular on request.
Price, $2.75.
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SUPERIOR SEEDS | DIGGS & BEADLES,
JA ei RICHMOND, VA.
We have endeavored to make our list of Flower Seeds as complete as possible, by a judicious
selection of the best sorts, so that our customers would not get bewildered among a labyrinth of vari-
eties, many of which are of no special merit. Flower Seeds priced at 5 cents per packet are 6 packets
for 25 cents; or 25 packets, your own selection, for $1.00; 10 cent packets are 3 for 25 cents; or 13
for $1.00. The word “annual” after the name of the variety, means that the flowers blossom only
the first year it is planted, and the seed should be planted each year. The word “perennial” indi-
cates that the variety comes up and blossoms for several years after sowing.
ACROCLINIUM—ANNUAL—Daisy like AMARANTHUS, CAUDATUS (LOVE LIES
flowers, rose and white, everlasting and fine for | BLEEDING)—ANNUAL—Very showy plants,
winter bouquets or borders. Pkt., 5 cts. with long, red panicles. Pkt., 5 cts.
AGERATUM, MIXED—ANNUAL—Fine AMARANTHUS, TRICOLOR (Joseph’s
mass plants for house or garden; long blooming; | Coat)—ANNU AL—Very showy; yellow, red
good for cutting; brush-like flowers. Pkt., 5 | and green. Pkt., 5 cts.
cts.
a AMARANTHUS, MIXED — ANNUAL —
Large panicles of showy flowers, with brilliant
range of colors in the leaves. Pkt., 5 cts.
AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII (Boston Ivy)—
PERENNIAL—An excellent rapid-growing
creeper for covering walls with pretty green
foliage, turning red in the fall. Pkt., 5 cts.
ANTIRRHINUM (Snapdragon) MIXED—
ANNUAL—Produces beautiful spikes of gay
colored flowers. Pkt., 5 cts.’
ASTERS, VICTORIA — MIXED — ANNU-
AL—Plants bear 10 to 20 large, magnificent
double flowers; very handsome. Pkt., 10 cts.
Sweet Alyssum. ASTERS, COMET — ANNUAL — Grows
about 15 inches high and produces beautiful.
ALYSSUM, SWEET—ANNUAL—White | large double flowers; the petals curled, pro-
clusters of very fragrant flowers; blooms all | ducing an effect like chrysanthemums; in mixed
summer. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts. r colors. - Pkt., 10 cts.
ALYSSUM, LITTLE GEM—ANNUAL— ASTERS, DWARF CHRYSANTHEMUM
Dwarf plants, spreading sometimes to 20 inches | FLOWERED—ANNUAL—Large, double flow-
in diameter and bearing 400 clusters at once. | ers; late blooming. All colors mixed. Pkt., 5
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 30 cts. . cts.
Sow Sweet Alyssum for fragrant bouquets.
Goochland County, Va., January 14th, 1910.
The Flower Seed I purchased from you early this Spring came up beautifully.
. . Mrs. W. M. Holman.
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SUPERIOR SEEDS
German Quilled Asters.
ASTERS, GERMAN QUILLED—ANNU-
AL—The common double flower. Many colors
mixed. Pkt., 5 cts.
BACHELORS’
BUTTONS (Globe
Amaranth) — AN-
NUAL — Bears
ever-lasting flow-
ers; grows 2 feet
high; mixed colors.
Pkt., 5 cts.-
Li, WNT {-
SLA Ay AL!
Bachelor Buttons.
BALLOON VINE ( Love in a puff)—ANNU-
AL—Rapid growing vine, with abundant small
white flowers and balloon-shaped pods, from
which its name is derived.. Pkt., 5 cts.
Mized Balsam.
BALSAM, DOUBLE MIXED ( Touch Me
Not)—ANNUAL—One of the old favorites.
It has large masses of beautiful flowers; all
colors mixed. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 50 cts.
DIGGS & BEADLES,
RICHMOND, VA.
BALSAM PEAR
— ANNUAL—A
desirable vine; AS 227,13
bears large yellow an
fruit, which, pre-
served in alcohol,
makes a splendid
healing mixture for
cuts, burns, ete.
Pkt., 5 cts:
BALSAM AP-
PLE—ANNUAL—
“An ornamental,
quick-growing vine,
with beautiful colored fruits.
alsam Pen
Pkt., 5 cts.
CALENDULA (Pot Marigold)—ANNUAL—
Showy flowers, blooming until frost, and pro-
ducing a fine effect in borders; mixed varieties
and colors. Pkt., 5 cts.
CALLIOPSIS—ANNUAL—Large, bright,
yellow flowers; very effective for cutting and
decorations; mixed varieties. Pkt., 5 cts.
CANDYTUFT, WHITE—ANNUAL—Flow-
ers profusely all summer; good for edging. Pkt.,
edging. Pkt., 5 cts.
CANDYTUFT, CRIMSON — ANNUAL —
Plants are fairly covered with bright colored
blooms. Pkt., 5 cts.
CANDYTUFT, FINEST MIXED—ANNU-
UAL—AIl varieties and colors in one packet.
Pkt., 5, cts.
CANNA, TALL
MIXED— ANNU--
AL — Flowers of large
size and brilliant col-
ors. Our mixture
contains all the tall
varieties and all col-
ors. Pkt., 5 cts.
CROZY’S DWARF
MIXED CANNAS —
ANNUAL — Pkt., 5
cts.
CANNA ROOTS—
Mixed varieties; $1.00
per dozen.
CARNATION, MARGUERITE — ANNU-
AL—Exceedingly fragrant double flowers; very
beautiful. Pkt., 10 cts.
Marguerite Carnation.
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SUPERIOR SEEDS
CARNATION, DOUBLE MIXED — PER-
ENNIAL—A mixture of all colors and types.
Pkt., 5 cts.
CENTAUREA, GYMNOCARPA (Dusty
Miller) —ANNUAL—Beautiful, delicate silver
foliage; prized for vases, edging, ete. Pkt., 5
cts.
CELOSIA, MIXED
(Cock’s Comb)
ANNUAL — Large,
handsome heads
shaped like a comb.
Very showy. Pkt., 5
cts.
COLEUS, MIXED
— ANNUAL — Pop-
war for bedding, edg-
ing, etc., the plants
tag to » bearing beautiful foli-
Colosia or Cock’s Comb. 28¢ of many different
colors. Pkt., 10 cts.
CHRYSANTHEMUM ANNUAL—tThe
best varieties and colors mixed. Pkt., 5 cts.
COSMOS, MAM-
MOTH, MIXED —
ANNUAL — Mon-
strous white flowers
with flecked and pink
edges and pink flow-
ers of the same. Eas-
ily cultivated, and very
beautiful. Pkt., 10
cts.
COSMOS, MIXED
— ANNUAL — “All
varieties and colors in
one package. Pkt., 5
cts.; oz., 25 cts.
Mammoth Cosmos.
CYPRESS
MIXED AN-
NUAL — A beau-
tiful rapid climber
with small, finely
cut leaves; white
and scarlet flowers.
Mixed. Pkt., 5 cts.
DAHLIA, SIN-
GLE — ANNUAL
— Mixed colors.
Pkt., 5 cts.
DAHLIA, DOU-
BLE—ANNUAL—
Mixed colors.
Double Dahlia.
Pkt., 5 cts.
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DIGGS & BEADLES,
RICHMOND, VA.
DAHLIA ROOTS—ANNUAL—AII colors.
Per dozen, $1.00.
DAIS Y—PEREN NIAL—We furnish this old
favorite in double flowers, mixed varieties. Pkt.,
10 cts.
DIANTHUS, CHI-
NENSIS, MIXED —
ANNUAL — Double
China pink; extra fine
and large variety of
colors. Pkt., 5 cts.
DINATHUS, PLU-
MARIUS ( Garden
Pink) — All the single
flowered varieties in
one mixture. Pkt., 5
cts.
DOLICHOS (Hya-
cinth Bean) — AN-
NUAL — A quick-growing vine; bearing purple
and white flowers in large clusters. Pkt., 5 cts.;
oz., 15 cts.
ESCHOLTZIA (California Poppy)—AN-
NUAL—Leaves finely cut; plants 10 inches
high; flowers very showy; all colors; mixed. Pkt.,
5 cts.
FORGET-ME-NOT. (Myosotis)—PER-
ENNIAL—tThese charming little favorites thrive
wel] in any soil, but best in damp, sandy places.
Ali colors in one mixture. Pkt., 10 cts. _
FOUR O’CLOCK (Marvel of Peru)—AN-
NUAL—Open only in evening or in cloudy
weather; flowers showy and numerous; mixed
colors.” Pkt... 5 cts:; oz., 15 cts.
GAILLARDIA, GRANDIFLORA, MIXED
—ANNUAL—Flowers of magnificent size and
wonderful profusion; are greatly admired for
fine forms and rich colors. Pkt., 5 cts.
GOURDS (Mixed), SMALL SORTS—AN-
NUAL—A quick-growing vine of heavy green
foliage, bearing gourds of different shapes and
sizesy = Pkt, orcts:; 0z., 20 ets:
HELIOTROPE (Mixed)—PERENNIAL —
These delightfully fragrant flowers are easily
raised from seed. Pkt., 5 cts.
HOLLYHOCK, FINEST DOUBLE MIXED
—PERENNIAL—A hardy perennial plant,
growing 4 to 5 feet high. Flowers are large,
double, and of various colors. Pkt., 5 cts.
LARKSPUR DWARF DOUBLE MIXED—
ANNUAL—Very beautiful and noted for their
rich colors. Pkt., 5 cts.
Dianthus or Pinks.
SUPERIOR SEEDS
MARIGOLD, FRENCH DOUBLE DWARF
—ANNUAL—Mixed colors and very beautiful
flowers. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 ets.
MARIGOLD,
AFRICAN — ANNU-
AL — The African va-
rieties are stronger and
flowers are much larg-
er; double flowers;
mixed colors. Pkt., 5
cts.; oz., 20 cts.
MIGNONETTE,
MACHET — ANNU-
AL — Vigorous and
shapely plants; large
spikes of red flowers;
very fragrant. Pkt.,
5 cts.
MIGNONETTE, GOLDEN QUEEN—AN-
NUAL—Large, delightfully fragrant flower
spikes, set with light golden yellow florets. Pkt.,
o cts.
MIGNONETTE,
SWEET — ANNUAL
— Very sweet, large
flowers; the well
known variety. Pkt.,
5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.
MORNING
GLORY, MIXED—
ANNUAL — All the
varieties and colors of
Sweet Mignonette.
this rapid growing
vine. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z.,
10 cts.
MORNING
GLORY, IMPERIAL
JAPANESE—ANNUAL—Immense flowers of
all shades and ornamental foliage. Pkt., 10
cts.; 0z., Zo cts.
NASTURTIUM, DWARF—ANNUAL—AIl
varieties and colors of the dwarf variety; mixed.
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.
NASTURTIUM, TALL—AN NUAL—A mix-
ture of all varieties and colors of the tall variety.
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 Ib., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts.
DIGGS & BEADLES,
RICHMOND, VA.
MOON FLOWER, OR EVENING GLORY
—ANNUAL—Rapid climbers; large white flow-
ers open in evening. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 75 cts.
DIGGS & BEADLES’
MIXTURE — The
seed of this mix-
ture is saved from
the largest and
rarest flowers of
the most perfect
form and_ richest
colors. It is first-
class in all points,
universally
admired, and sure
to please all lovers
of choice, large and
fancy Pansies. The
small difference in the cost of this seed over
other mixtures is covered one hundredfold in
satisfactory results to the grower. Pkt., 25 cts.
FINEST ENGLISH MIXED PANSY—An
exceedingly fine mixture of colors, not only
containing the so-called faced varieties, but
completed by self-colored ones, as black, white,
yellow, etc., giving the whole a remarkably fine
display of colors. Pkt., 15 cts.
THE TRIMARDEAU, OR GIANT PANSY
(Finest Mixed)—This variety is cultivated for
the very large flowers it produces. The plants
are of vigorous, compact growth, with immense
three-blotched flowers. Pkt., 10 cts.
FINE MIXED PANS Y—This seed is saved
from very good garden varieties; the flowers are
small in comparison with the fine sorts, but the
colors are good. Pkt., 5 cts; oz., 75 cts.
PETUNIA, SINGLE, MIXED — ANNUAL
—tLarge, brilliant flowers; very desirable for
bedding. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 60 cts.
PORTULACA, DOUBLE (Moss Flowers)—
ANNUAL—Specially beautiful and showy.
Pkt., 10 cts.
PORTULACA, SINGLE — ANNUAL —
Mixed colors of almost every shade; single
flowers. Pkt., 5 cts.
SUPERB PANSY
Our mixed Nasturtiums are unexcelled for varieties and diversity of colors.
Louisa County, Va., July Sth, 1910.
I have bought Seeds from you before and they have always proved good.
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Mrs. E. S. Talley.
SUPERIOR SEEDS
P. Heals -O'X
DRUMM ON-
DII (Grandiflora)
— ANNUAL —A
mixture of the large
varieties, bearing
much larger than
the common plant.
Pktzo cts.; 02.,.70
cts.
PrH L O:1X,
M I X E D —AN-
NUAL — A choice
mixture of all vari-
eties and_ colors.
Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 40c.
POPPY, ORIENTAL — PERENNIAL —
Very large, dark crimson flower; perfectly hardy.
Pkt., 10 ects.
POPPY, SHIRLE Y—ANNUAL—Beautiful;
flowers freely, brilliant, ranging from pale rose
to deep crimson. Pkt., 5 cts.
POPPY, CARNATION FLOWERED—AN-
NUAL—Magnificent double flowers, of dazzling
richness and variety. Pkt., 5 cts.
POPPY, SINGLE
MIXED— ANNUAL Jo@é
—Al]l the single va- fe 2 ewe
rieties in one mixture. (65tW 5
Pkt., 5 cts. can
POPPY, DOUBLE “<3
MIXED — ANNUAL yeh
—All the double vari- # See
eties in one mixture. Béat ep Ji 4B)
Pkt., Scts: “ey
RICINUS (Castor 3%
Oil Plant) — ANNU- &
AL — Luxuriant and
palm-like; mixed va-
Phlox Grandiflora:M ized.
Py
Double Mixed Poppy.
rieties. ~ Pkt:, 5 cts.;
oz., 10 cts.
SALVIA, SPLEN-
DENS ( Scarlet Sage)
— ANNUAL — Bril-
liant flowers; bloom-
ing from early summer
till frost. Pkt., 10 cts.
wt, L STOCKS, DWARF
LWjjpey ts GERMAN (Ten
alavé..
a \ Sas Weeks) — ANNUAL
Salvia Splendens
(Scarlet Sage).
— Profuse flowering;
very fragrant; mixed
colors. Pkt., 5 cts.
DIGGS & BEADLES,
RICHMOND, VA.
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D. & B.’s Superb Mixed Sweet Peas.
DIGGS & BEADLES’ SUPERB MIXED
SWEET PEAS.
This mixture comprises all the finest new
and large flowering named varieties of every
shade and color; grown separately and mixed
by ourselves. It is the finest mixture possible,
and cannot be surpassed at any price. Pkt.,
5 ets.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 20 cts.; Ib., 60 cts.;
| by mail, 70 cts.
CHOICE MIXED SWEET PEAS—This is
grown in mixture of many old and new varieties.
Oz., 5 cts.; 4 Ib., 15 cts.; lb., 40 cts.
SWEET PEAS IN SEPARATE COLORS—
Pure White, Pink, Red, Variegated, Blue. Pkt.,
5 cts.; oz., 10 cts:; 4 lb., 20 cts.; Ib., 50 ets.
SWEET WILLIAM, SINGLE—PEREN-
NIAL—Bright, rich, varied colors mixed. Pkt.,
5 cts.
SWEET WILLIAM, DOUBLE—PEREN-
NIAL—AIl colors mixed. In the beautiful
double flowers. Pkt., 5 cts.
VIOLETS, BLUE—PEREN NIAL—The del-
icate, fragrant little favorites. Sow in beds and
transplant. Pkt., 10 cts.
VIOLETS, MIXED—PERENNIAL—Very
sweet; white and purple colors mixed in same
packet. Pkt., 10 cts.
WALL FLOWER, DOUBLE—PERENNIAL
—Same as above, except that flowers are double;
mixed colors. Pkt., 5 cts.
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SUPERIOR SEEDS DIGGS & BEADLES,
ee RICHMOND, VA.
VERBENA, MAM- ZINNIA, DOUBLE
MOTH MIXED— | DWARF MIXED—
PERENNIAL—A | ANNUAL—Perfectly
=> splendid mixture of all | double flowers of many
e varieties and _ rich, | bright, clear colors; | -
beautiful colors; long | plants 15 inches high. ! SSH 5 g
blooming. Pkt., 10 | Pkt., 5 cts.; 02., 25 : AG: SK
SEG meee,
Ha
47h
cts.; oz., 75 cts. cts.
VERBENA, EG- ZINNIA, DOUBLE
TRA FINE MIXED | TALL MIXED—AN-
— PERENNIAL —A | NUAL—Double flow-
splendid mixture of all | ers; good form; large
varieties and_ rich, | size; brilliant colors. =| |
Mammoth Mixed Verbena.peautiful colors. Pkt., | Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 25 Double Mixed Zinia.
5 cts.; oz., 60 cts. cts.
.
WILD FLOWER GARDEN MIXTURE.
This is a mixture of many varieties and colors of dwarf growing flowers to be sown
in borders, fence corners and unsightly spots; will give blossoms from early spring
until late fall. Large Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 14 Ib., 50 cts.
BA TDS
CANNA ROOTS—Very bright and attrac- DAHLIA ROOTS—We furnish these sepa-
tive flowers for summer and fall; mixed or in
separate colors, 10 cts.each; by mail, 15 cts.
each; $1.00 dozen, by mail $1.25, Each, 10 cts.; by mail, 15 cts.; per doz., by ex-
press, $1.00.
rate or in mixed colors, as may be desired.
MADEIRA VINE
ROOTS — This vine
will grow 20 feet or
more in a season,
making a _ beautiful
screen and thick shade.
Each, 5 cts.; by mail,
8 cts doz, 25 "ete:
by mail, 35 cts.
EXCELSIOR
PEARL TUBEROSE
—Short and_ robust
plants, bearing im-
CALADIUM—ESCULENTUM 1£(Elephant’s | mense spikes of double ,
Ears)—Is very popular as an ornamental plant | flowers; extra large
for lawns. Leaves attain an immense size; | bulbs. 2 for 5 cts.;
water freely. Small roots, 10 cts. each; by mail, | by mail, 2 for 10 cts.;
25 cts. each; per doz., by express, $1.00. Mam- | doz., 20 cts.; by mail,
moth roots, 15 cts.; by mail, 30 cts.; per doz., by | 30 cts.; per 100, $1.25, i
express, $1.50. by .express. Pearl Tuberose.
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Elephants Ear Plant.
SUPERIOR SEEDS
Miscellaneous Farm Seeds.
CLOVERS.
DIGGS & BEADLES,
RICHMOND, VA.
The prices of all Field Seeds are constantly fluctuating. Those given here are for January 2nd.
We will cheerfully quote prices and mail samples at any time on request.
2 1-2 bushel Cotton Sacks to hold Clovers, Timothy and Herds’ Grass, extra at 22 cts. each.
RED CLOVER (TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE)—This is the common ; é
Red Clover so popular everywhere—the farmer’s friend, the soil restorer,
the bountiful feed plant. Sow 10 or 12 pounds to the acre. Prices
fluctuates. Present price—D. & B.’s Best. lb., 18 cts.; $10.00 bu.; choice,
$9.75 bu.
MAMMOTH SAPLING, OR PEAVINE CLOVER (TRIFOLIUM
PRATENSE)—Very much like the common Red Clover, but larger,
Crimson Clover.
heavier and later. Re-
commended for thin soils.
Sow 10 or 12 pounds to
theacre. Price fluctuates.
Present price—D. & B.’s
Best, lb., 18 cts.; $10.00 ee
bu.; choice, $9.75 per bu. Alfalfa.
ALFALFA OR _ LU-
CERNE (MEDICAGO SATIVA)—tThis grows 2
to 4 feet high; will bear cutting four or five times
a year on very rich, deep soil. Will stand five
or ten years with one seeding, and stands drought
remarkably well. It is becoming more popular
every year; the land should be thoroughly pre-
pared and seeded; 20 pounds to the acre. Price
fluctuates. Present price—D. & B.’s Best Amer-
ican grown seed. lb., 25 cts.; bu., $138.00. Best Im-
ported Seed, Ib., 24 cts.; bu., $12.50,
GERMAN CRIMSON OR ANNUAL CLOVER
(TRIFOLIUM INCARNATUM)—Makes excellent
green foliage, or if cut when in bloom will make
good hay. Especially valuable for improving the
soil, making a quick, heavy and very valuable
crop for plowing under. May be sown to advantage
among corn, cotton or tobacco at the last cultiva-
tion, and will afford a dense mat for turning under
in spring. Sow 20 pounds to the acre from July
to November. Present price—D. & B.’s Best, lb.,
14 cts.; bu., $7.25.
WHITE GERMAN OR ANNUAL CLOVER—
Similar to Crimson Clover, except it has a white
blossom instead of a crimson, and grows larger and
is from 2 to 3 weeks later in maturing. Present
price—D. & B.’s Best, lb., 14 cts.; per bu., $7.50.
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SUPERIOR SEEDS DIGGS & BEADLES,
Sie RICHMOND, VA.
ALSIKE CLOVER (TRIFOLIUM HYBRIDUM)—This is probably the best variety to sow
with other grasses for a good mixed hay. On stiff, moist soil, makes pasture, but is chiefly valuable
for hay. Stands cold well, on either wet or dry soils. Largely sown for bees. Sow 10 to 20 pounds
to the acre. Price fluctuates. Present price—D. & B.’s Best, 18 cts. lb.; $10.00 bu.
WHITE DUTCH CLOVER (TRIFOLIUM REPENS)—Thrives in any soil or climate, and being
of low, creeping growth, is especially valuable for pastures and lawns. D. & B.’s Best, per Ib., 30
cts.; 10 Ibs. or over at 28 cts. Ib.
GRASSES.
ORCHARD GRASS (DACTYLIS GLOMERATA)—This is one of the
most reliable grasses for hay or pasture in this section, making quick, vig-
} orous and continuous growth from early spring to winter. Sow 2 bushels
per acre in spring or fall, and in any soil; loamy upland is best. Also ex-
cellent to mix with other grasses. Price fluctuates. Present price—D. &
B.’s Best, $2.50 per bu.; choice, $2.40 per bu.
ci TALL MEADOW OAT GRASS (AVENA ELATIOR)—A most valuable
grass for the South, as it stands heat and drought well and flourishes on dry,
light soils. Splendid for pastures and for hay; may be cut twice in a season.
Sow 2 1-2 bushels to the acre. Price fluctuates. Present price—Per bu.,
D. & B.’s Best, $2.10.
TIMOTHY (PHLEM PRATENSE)—Very nutritious, and salable for
hay, but not so good for pasture, as it is injured by close cutting or grazing.
Thrives best on heavy soils, especially if moist, and should not be sown on
light, dry land. Good results are obtained if mixed with Red Top Herd’s
Grass, Sapling Clover, Alsyke or some grass maturing at same time. Sow 15
pounds to the acre. Price fluctuates. Present price—D. & B.’s Best, $5.00
per bu., choice, $4.75 per bu. of 45 lbs.
RED TOP, OR HERD’S GRASS (ARGROSTIS VULGARIS)—This
excellent pasture and haygrass does well on any soil. But, perhaps, thrives
a ~ better on moist, heavy soils than on light. It spreads and thickens from
Orcharaneraee year to year, and will gradually supplant other grasses. Matures at same time
as Timothy, with which it makes a good mixture. Sow 10 to 12 pounds clean
seed to the acre. Price fluctuates. Present price—D. & B.’s Best, 18 cts. per Ib.; 100 Ibs., $17.00.
Choice seed, per lb., 17 cts.; per 100 Ibs., $16.00. Unhulled seed, 12 cts. per Ib.; $11.00 per 100 lbs.
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS (POA PRATENSIS)—This grass succeeds
best on limestone soil, but does’ well on any stiff soil. Stands cold. but does
not do well in extreme heat. Grows slowly at first, making a thick, compact
turf. First-class for lawns or pasture. Succeeds better, however, when
mixed with other grasses. Sow in fall or spring. Two and a half bushels
to the acre. Price fluctuates. Present price—D. & B.’s Best, per Ib., 30
cts.; $3.50 per bu. of 14 Ibs.
CANADA BLUE GRASS (POA COMPRESSA)—Similar to the Ken-
tucky Blue Grass, and is recommended by authorities on grasses for our
Southern soils, as it is very hardy and resists drought. We specially recom-
mend its use in mixtures for lawns and pastures. Per lb., 25 cts.; per bu.,
$2.50.
MEADOW FESCUE, RANDALL, OR ENGLISH BLUE GRASS
(FESTUCA PRATENSIS)—Remains green all winter, making fine, nutri-
tious pasture, and also yields well as a hay crop. Largely used in grazing
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Zig NaN
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SUPERIOR SEEDS DIGGS & BEADLES,
—————————————— RICHMOND, VA.
sections. Sow 2 bushels to the acre. Price fluctuates. Present price—Per bu., of 14 lbs., $4.00.
PERENNIAL RYE GRASS (LOLIUM PERENE)—Good for hay and pasture, if sown on
strong, moist soil, but does not stand drought well. It grows rapidly and matures very early, and
lasts several years. Sow 30 pounds to the acre. Price fluctuates. Present price—Per bu. of 14
lbs., $1.00.
ITALIAN RYE GRASS (LOLIUM ITALICUM)—Larger and stronger than Perennial Rye
Grass; has large, broad, glossy green blades. Thrives best on moist, fertile soils, furnishing three or
four cuttings a year. Sow 3 bushels to the acre. Price fluctuates. Present price—Per bu. of 14
Ibs., $1.20.
BERMUDA GRASS—A valuable grass for permanent sod, and especially recommended for
dams and terraces, as it has long, tough roots and of a matty growth; prevents land washing; would
not advise sowing on land which is to be planted in other crops, as it is very tenacious in habit and
very hard to eradicate after it once gets a hold. Sow in March or April, 3 to 5 pounds to the acre,
in well-prepared soil. Lb., 60 cts.
CREEPING BENT GRASS (AGROSTIS STOLONIFERA)—Very hardy, standing trampling
of pasture or lawns better than any other grass. Thrives best in moist lands. Sow 40 pounds to
the acre. Price fluctuates. Present price—Per lb., 35 cts.; 10 lbs. and over at 30 cts.
HARD FESCUE (FESTUCA DURIUSCULA)—This makes excellent lawns and pasture on
dry soils and stands drought well; keeps green all winter. Sow 2 1-2 bushels to the acre. Price
fluctuates. Present price—Per lb., 25 cts.; per bu. of 14 Ibs., $2.50.
SHEEP FESCUE (FESTUCA OVINA)—Excellent for sheep pastures and flourishes on dry,
rocky soil, where other grasses will not grow. Makes a short, thick, deep turf, especially valuable
for pleasure grounds. Sow 2 bushels to the acre. Price fluctuates. Present price—Per lb., 25
cts.; per bu. of 14 lbs., $2.50.
We can furnish grass seed in suitable mixtures to suit any location or purpose, for permanent
pasture or hay crop. Write us what you want it for, and we will quote you mixtures suitable for
your purpose.
D. & B.’s No. 1 Grass Mixture
Recommended for medium light upland soil for hay or grazing purposes. Many of our cus-
tomers have used this mixture with the most gratifying results.
The quantities recommended for an acre—1 Bushel Orchard Grass; 1 Bushel Tall Meadow Oat
Grass; 5 lbs. Red Clover; these grasses ripen together.
D. & B.’s No. 2 Grass Mixture
We recommend this for moist bottom land for hay. On an acre sow 6 lbs. Timothy; 4 Ibs. Fancy
Herds Grass or Red Top; 3 lbs. Sapling Clover; 2 lbs. Alsike Clover.
Gloucester County, Va., April 5th, 1910.
I have to mention that the mixture of Grass Seed purchased from you last year looks extra well, and
promises a fine crop of Hay. James Cravg.
. Mecklenburg County, Va., September 8th, 1910.
Your Seeds are just as good as they can be, and I have yet to find any fault with them. I have fine
crops this year.
I made five and one-half tons of Hay per acre this year, and will have about 100 tons to sell, in fact,
am selling right here at $1.25 per cwt.
As I got my Grass Seed from you, I thought this would be of interest to you.
John T. Lewis,
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SUPERIOR SEEDS DIGGS & BEADLES,
ee RICHMOND, VA.
FIELD CORNS
All of our Seed Corns are raised in Virginia, selected and grown under contract especially for
seed purposes. The seed is saved only from the largest and best ears, and the ends of the ears are
cut off before shelling, which leaves only the largest and best center grains for seed.
Sat \HOOGGDOOOODUOGE
Sonioaoitoitan
Thompson’s Prolific Corn.
THOMPSON’S PROLIFIC—This has proven to be a superior variety of field corn. It was
introduced by us several years ago, and many of our customers tell us it is the most profitable corn
they have ever grown. It does not grow as tall, or have as large a stalk as Cocke’s or Blount’s
Prolific, but has from 2 to 4 ears to the stalk. The ears are larger than either Cocke’s or Blount’s,
with white, deep grains. It is decidedly the best prolific corn for medium land. Qt., 15 cts.; pk.,
50 cts.; bu., $1.40.
King and Queen County, Va., October 10th, 1910.
I was very much pleased with the Thompson’s Prolific Corn I bought from you this year. It
was the only variety I planted, and I had by far the best yield I ever made.
DR. THOMAS B. LATANE.
BATT’S FOUR EAR PROLIFIC—This corn was originated and introduced a few years ago by
Mr. J. F. Batts, of Wake County, N. C., after many years of careful selections, and with it he has
made most phenomenal yields, the record yield this year being 228 bushels to the acre. We secured
our seed stock direct from Mr. Batts last year, and had ourseed raised in Virginia, and a most excellent
crop was made. Qt., 20 cts.; pk., 60 cts.; bu., $2.00.
COCKE’S PROLIFIC—A very valuable white variety making enormous yield on rich land.
Ears of good size; grains white and flinty; superior quality for meal and hominy. Qt., 15 cts.; pk.,
50 cts.; bu., $1.40.
BLOUNT’S PROLIFIC—Remarkably prolific white corn of flinty nature, producing three to
six ears to the stalk. Makes splendid meal. We recommend it only for rich land. Qt., 15 cts.;
pk., 50 cts.; bu., $1.40.
BOONE COUNTY WHITE—A large eared variety of white corn. It has deep, soft and very
white grains; it is a vigorous grower and has become very popular and has taken many premiums
at the fairs for the last year or two. Being a soft corn it is excellent for stock feeding but is more
liable to rot on the stalk in a bad, wet season than harder varieties. Our seed is grown from premium
stock. Qt., 15 cts.; pk., 50 cts.; bu., $1.40.
HICKORY KING—Large, pail white grains; very small cob; especially good variety for high
land. Pkt., 5 cts.; pk., 50 cts.; bu., $1.50.
COLUMBIAN BEAUTY—A hee white corn, with medium red cob; a pee hardy and healthy
corn of rapid growth and heavy yielder. Qt., 15 cts.; pk., 40 cts.; bu., ‘$1. 40.
WHITE GOURD SEED, OR HORSE TOOTH—A very deep grain corn, with large ears and
small cob. One of the most popular for medium land. Qt., 15 cts.; pk., 45 cts.; bu., $1.40.
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SUPERIOR SEEDS DIGGS & BEADLES,
ee RICHMOND, VA.
VIRGINIA WHITE DENT—An old favorite; has long deep grains; small cob; yields well on
medium soils. Excellent for market or ensilage. Qt., 15 cts.; pk., 40 cts.; bu., $1.35.
VIRGINIA ENSILAGE—A large white corn with abundance of foliage which is used extensively
for ensilage and fodder, also makes good yield of corn. Qt., 15 cts.; pk., 40 cts.; bu., $1.30.
IMPROVED GOLDEN DENT—The most popular yellow corn; large, deep grains; small cob;
early and hardy. Qt., 15 cts.; pk., 50 cts.; bu., $1.40.
VIRGINIA YELLOW DENT—A standard yellow dent variety. Qt., 15 cts.; pk., 50 cts.;
bu., $1.40.
YELLOW GATE POST—A deep grain bright, yellow corn, with large ears and small cob.
Has small stalk and ears grow near to the ground. It matures early and cures easily. It will
become a very popular variety when it becomes better known. Qt., 15 cts.; pk., 40 cts.; bu., $1.50.
EARLY PROLIFIC YELLOW —One of the earliest yellow corns of medium height and size
of stalk which permits of close cultivation; ears are of medium size and generally has 2 to the stalk.
We strongly recommend it as an extra early corn for feed purposes. Qt., 15 cts.; pk., 40 cts.; bu.,
$1.40.
IMPROVED YELLOW LEAMING—An extra early yellow variety; has small stalks; one of
the best for late planting to mature before frost. Qt., 15 cts.; pk., 50 cts.; bu., $1.50.
FIELD AND COW PEAS
This is one of the best crops that can be grown for enriching the soil; even if the entire crop of
vines are cut off and removed, the roots, by their ability to add nutritious qualities to the soil, im-
proving the poorest land and enriching the richest. It is also a splendid forage and field crop, pro-
ducing a heavy growth of excellent feed.
PRICES OF COW PEAS ARE CONSTANTLY CHANGING. WRITE US FOR PRICES
WHEN READY TO BUY.
CANADA FIELD PEAS—This variety is not considered a cow pea, but is of the English pea
family. Has small seed and pods, grows 4 to 5 feet high and makes excellent early hay. We rec-
ommend sowing Rust Proof Oats with them in February or March at the rate of 1 bushel peas and
1 bushel of oats to the acre. They also do well when sown in November with either wheat, rye,
oats or barley. Per bu., $1.80.
EXTRA EARLY BLACK EYE—A smaller, but earlier strain of the well-known Black Eye Pea.
Medium size; very productive; good flavor, and especially valuable for market, owing to its earli-
ness. Pkt., 5 cts.; qt., 25 cts.; pk., $1.40:
EARLY RAM’S HORN—A large early Black Eye Pea, coming in between the extra early and
the large Black Eye. Mostly used as a table pea while green. Qt., 20 cts.; pk., $1.00; bu., $3.75.
LARGE BLACK EYE—Good either green or dry. Qt., 15 cts.; pk., 90 cts.; bu., $3. 25.
BLACK PEAS—This is the popular variety for forage and for turning ander Vou prolific,
quick grower, rich and nutritious. Pkt., 5 cts.; qt., 15 cts.; pk., 75 cts.; bu., about $2.60.
NEW ERA COW PEAS—An extra early cow pea. Makes a very heavy growth of vine and is
very prolific of peas, which are speckled and very small, and on this account it does not require
near aS many seed to an acre. One bushel or even less is sufficient. Price, per bu., about $2.75.
WONDERFUL, OR UNKNOWN—(Of late maturity, but produces a very large, heavy yield of
vines and bountiful supply of peas. Plant in May or June. Pkt., 5 cts.; qt., 15 cts.; pk., 75 cts.;
bu., about $2.60.
WHIPPOORWILL—Very early, brown speckled peas; vines grow in bunches instead of runners.
Pkt., 5 cts.; qt., 15 cts.; pk., 75 cts.; bu., about $2.60.
GBAN Rescimbles one Black ee in growth, but not as early. Heavy vines; prolific yielder of
peas. Pkt., 5 cts.; qt., 15 cts.; pk., 70 cts.; bu., about $2.60.
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ooo RICHMOND, VA.
MIXED COW PEAS—We offer a choice mixture of the principal varieties, which some farmers —
think produces a thicker and better crop than any single variety. Pkt., 70 cts.; bu. about $2.50.
COW PEAS MIXED WITH SOJA BEANS—The advantage of sowing Cow Peas with Soja
Beans for hay is that the strong stiff stalk of the Beans hold up the peas so that they can be cut better
and they cure better and make better and more hay than peas grown alone. Bu., about $2.50.
OATS
BURT, OR NINETY DAY OATS—The best Spring Oats, as it is the earliest, nearly rust
proof, hardy and vigorous and yields more grain than any other spring oats. The seed resembles
the Red Rust Proof, but is not as large or as heavy. Per bu., 65 cts.; 10 bu. and over, at 63 cts.
per bu.
VIRGINIA GRAY WINTER OR TURF OATS—This has long been by far the most popular
variety in this State, and is now extending into all parts of the South and West. Though a winter
oat, they also succeed well if sown in the spring, making surest crop if sown by March 15. Sow
1 1-2 to 2 bushels to the acre. Price fluctuates. Present price:—Per bu. of 32 lbs., 75 cts.
RED RUST-PROOF OATS—A very popular early variety for heavy soils and low, moist grounds,
where rust attacks other varieties. Yields abundantly of large, heavy grain, but does not grow as
tall as the winter oat. Price fluctuates. Present price—Per bu., of 32 lbs., 50 cts.; 10 bu. and over,
at 48 cts. bu.
BLACK SPRING OATS—A very popular variety. Price fluctuates. Present price—50 cts.
bu.; 10 bu. lots, at 48 cts.
WHITE SPRING OATS—Sow 2 bushels to the acre. Price fluctuates. Present price—per
bu., 50 cts.; 10 bu. lots at 48 cts.
WINTER RYE—This is largely cultivated for pasture in winter, for earliest green feed, and for
turning under as well as for the grain. Sow from July to December; 1 to 1 1-2 bushels to the acre.
Price fluctuates. Present price, $1.10 per bu.
WINTER BARLEY—Sow from September to November; 1 to 1 1-2 bushels per acre. Price
fluctuates. Present price—Per bu. of 48 lbs., $1.00.
WHEAT—We will have in season all of the best varieties of seed Wheat. Send for special list
in September.
eo eee MILLETS AND FODDER PLANTS
KAFFIR CORN—The popular forage crop. Heavy
growth; very nutritious; grain makes a particularly valu-
able feed for stock and poultry. Especially good for
sowing with cow peas. Lb., 10 cts.; pk., 35 cts.; bu.,
$1.00. Special prices in large lots.
YELLOW MILO MAIZE—Largely used for feeding
to cattle green; can be cut and fed green when 3 or 4 feet
high, and will continue to grow out until frost. Sow
in May or June; 5 pounds to the acre in drills. Per Ib.,
10 cts.; 10 lbs. and over, at 7 cts.
GERMAN OR GOLDEN MILLET (SOUTHERN
GROWN SEED)—This grass, if sown thickly, produces
an enormous quantity of good feed. Sow from May
to July; 1 bushel to the acre. Price about $1.60.
PEARL OR CATTAIL MILLET—This variety gives
an enormous yield of very valuable forage. Plants grow
12 feet high, but may be cut at 3 feet, when it will thicken
up, and may then be cut continuously until frost, giving
abundant supply of rich green food; also valuable as a
dry hay. Sow in drills 5 pounds to the acre, or if broad-
! — cast, 25 pounds. Pkt., 5 cts.; lb., 10 cts.; 10 lbs. and over
“Kaffir eae at 9 cts.; 100 Ibs., $8.00.
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RICHMOND, VA.
IMPROVED EVERGREEN BROOM CORN—
Green color; grows long, straight, and brings highest
market price. The best variety. Sow in 3-foot drills
and thin plants to 3 inches. Sow 5 pounds to the
acre, Pkt., 5 cts.; Ib., 10 cts.; bu., about $1.75.
EARLY AMBER SORGHUM—Grows 10 or 12
feet high; yields heavy; nutritious forage, either dry
or cured; very sweet, making good syrup. Sow broad-
cast; 1 1-2 bushels to the acre; in drills 1 peck. Price
fluctuates. Lb., 10 cts.; pk., 45 cts.; bu., about $1.40.
EARLY ORANGE SORGHUM—Similar to Early
Amber, but yields heavier. Price fluctuates. Lb.,10
cts.; pk., 45 cts.; bu., about $1.40.
TEOSINTE—This is a valuable fodder plant, re-
sembling corn, but with larger leaves and sweeter
stalks. Much relished by stock either green or as
dry fodder. Yields enormous crops, and may be
cut five or six times a year. Stalks 10 or 12 feet
high. Drill in May or June; 3 tbs. to the acre. Per
—————— oz., 5 cts.; 4 Ib., 15 cts.; Ib., 50 cts.
Teosinte.
Dwarf Essex
Rape
Excellent for grazing sheep, hogs
and all kinds of stock. Especially
valuable for sheep and hogs with
young, as it is an excellent milk
producer. The young animals will
also eat it with relish. It is hardy,
stands cold, and ready in eight
weeks after sowing. Sow 8 lbs. to
the acre broadcast; 4 lbs. if drilled.
Per lb., 10 cts.; 10 lbs., and over,
at 7 cts.; 25 Ibs., at 6 1-2 cts. lb.;
100 Ib. lots, at $5.50.
Sow Dwarf Essex Rape
for
Your Hogs and Sheep. Dwarf Essex Rape.
Bacteria for Inoculating
We are agents for the National Nitro Culture Company and furnish Bacteria for inoculating the
different Leguminous Plants, such as Alfalfa Clover, Vetches, Cow Peas, Garden Peas, Beans, etc.
Price trial package for Garden Peas and Beans, 25 cts. Acre package for Clover, Vetch and Peas,
$1.50 by mail postpaid. Special prices in larger quantities. Write for circular giving full informa-
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Spring Vetches.
VETCHES.
SPRING VETCH—Better for spring sowing
than the Winter Vetch. A nutritious and valu-
able forage and soil-improving crop. Large
and quick growth. Sow 50 pounds to the acre.
Per Ib., 6 cts.; 25 Ibs. and over at 5 cts.; per 100
Ibs., $4.00.
HAIRY SAND, OR WINTER VETCH—
Sow from July to November, preferably with
grain, which will hold vetch off the ground. Sow
40 pounds to the acre. Per lb., 10 cts.; 100 lbs.
and over, 9 cts. per lb.
JERUSALEM ARTICHOKES.
Artichokes are grown only from tubers, like
potatoes. They are very prolific and make
excellent hog feed; claimed to be very healthy
for stock, and said to be a preventive of cholera.
The tops cut and cured like fodder make ex-
cellent forage; we consider it a most valuable
crop, and those who raise hogs cannot afford to
be without it. Pk., 40 cts.; bu., $1.25. Special
prices in large quantities.
DIGGS & BEADLES,
RICHMOND, VA.
PEANUTS.
Peanuts.
Plant in May, 12 inches apart, in 3-foot drills.
Cultivate flat and keep well worked. Peanuts
should be shelled before planting.
SPANISH—Nuts small, and have a thin
hull, full kernel, and yield enormously. The
vines and roots make excellent feed for stock.
Qt., 15 cts.; by mail, 25 cts.; pk., 50 cts.; bu.,
$1.75. Shelled—qt., 30 cts.; pk., $2.00; bu., $7.
~ VIRGINIA—The large variety. Qt., 15 cts.;
by mail, 25 cts.; pk., 50 cts.; bu., $1.75.
Artichokes.
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YELLOW SOJA BEANS.
A splendid forage crop, nutritious, heavy
growth, improves the soil, makes good ensilage,
and withstands drought better than any other
forage crop. Makes excellent hog food. Sow
1 to 1 1-2 bushels to the acre broadcast, or plant
in drills, 1-2 bushel to the acre, and cultivate
like corn. ,Qt., 15 cts.; pk., 75 cts.; bu., about
$2.50.
WHITE NAVY BEANS.
A very profitable market crop and excellent.
for table. Only the dried beans are used.
Plant in June or July in 3-foot rows; 1 to 2
pecks to the acre. Qt., 15 cts.; pk., 75 cts.;
bu., about $2.75.
VELVET BEANS.
This is a very rapid growing bean, and makes
a larger growth than any other pea or bean
known. They are especially recommended for
improving poor, worn out lands. Can be sown
broadcast, but we think it best to plant in drills
DIGGS & BEADLES,
RICHMOND, VA.
and cultivate them once. After they get
started they will soon cover the ground with
vines so dense that it is difficult to plow them
under. We recommend turning stock on them
and Jet them eat and trample down the vines,
which can then be turned under or left until
spring Should be planted in May or June, 1
or 2 pecks to the acre, in drills, or 1 bushel
broadcast. Qt., 20 cts.; pk., 90 cts.; bu., $3.25.
BUCKWHEAT.
® This is a profitable crop for either grain,
flower food for bees, soi] enricher, or to kill out
weeds. Splendid for poultry. Sow 1 bushel
to the acre in June, July or August. Pk., 40
cts.; bu., $1.10.
MAMMOTH
RUSSIAN SUNFLOWER.
This is highly prized by poultry raisers and
farmers a; a cheap food forfowls. Itisimmense-
ly productive and can be raised cheaper than
corn, as any waste piece of ground will suffice.
It is a good egg producing food. Per lb., 10
cts.; 3 Ibs., 25 cts.; 10 lbs. and over at 6 cts. per
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B. E. Gold.
SUPERIOR SEEDS
DIGGS & BEADLES,
RICHMOND, VA.
CORNELL INCUBATORS
No. 1 Standard Cornell Incubator.
We are the authorized agents for the celebrated
Cornell Self-Regulating, Self-Ventilating, Auto-
matic Heat and Moisture Incubators and Brooders.
In comparing prices with other makes please note that
the prices here quoted are f. o. b. cars, Richmond, and
not f.0.b. cars, manufacturing point, and remember also
that the freight charges from factories in the Northern
and Western States are considerable.
“The Cornell machines are made from the very best
materials, and is not only a handsome machine, but does
most effective work. Having sold so many of them we
know what they will do, and recommend them with en-
tire confidence, and sell them under a strict guarantee.
We handle these machines in such large quantities that
we are enabled ‘to ‘sell them f. 0. b. cars Richmond at
factory prices, which means a considerable saving to our
customers. A full descriptive catalogue will be mailed on
request. If interested, be sure and write for one.
The machines listed below are the sizes we carry in stock here. If other sizes are wanted, we
will order them shipped from the factory, in Ithaca, New York, in which case the purchaser pays the
freight.
No. 0—Capacity 64 Hen Eggs; 52 Duck Eggs...........................--.. ees: $16.00
No. 1—Capacity 128 Hen Eggs; 105 Duck Eggs.................................... $20.00
No. 2—Capacity 232 Hen Eggs; 200 Duck Egss.....:..........................52.. $29.00
No. 3—Capacity 364 Hen Eggs; 300 Duck Eggs.................................... $37.00
These are high-grade hot-air machines, absolutely fire-
proof, packed with asbestos, and the lamp is inclosed in
Banta Incubators
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metal case.
request.
No. 50—Capacity 50 Eggs
No. 80—Capacity 80 Eggs
No. 120—Capacity 120 Eggs
No.
No.
No.
No.
240-—-Capacity 240 Eggs
360—Capacity 360 Eggs
480—Capacity 480 Eggs
720—Capacity 720 Eggs
Catalogue giving full description mailed on
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Price.
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50 Banta Incubator.
SUPERIOR SEEDS DIGGS & BEADLES,
RICHMOND, VA.
New Standard Incubator
This is a very good hot-air machine at a moderate price.
Price.
PE OSACT ES loo), ehh cra el ace ay Ca REPS Mudhoind LON. of $ 6.50
ap WE IETAGLEY Soto hie meters oe? ARR MUSOI OLE SIE iy $ 7.50
ADRS EN! © os an ot sn lk cs vn Pee Oe $10.50
Descriptive catalogue mailed free on application.
Buck Eye 50-Egg Incubator
These are hot water machines, well made and
easy to operate. Owing to the satisfactory
operation and the moderate price at which they
are sold, there are probably more Buck Eye In-
cubators in use today than any other make.
These are made only in 50 Egg size.
Style A—Double walls throughout;
complete, with nursery............. $8.00
Style B—Double walls throughout
complete, ready for use...... ge Ses ae $7.00
Style C—Single walls throughout;
complete, ready for use....... Np eee es $6.00
Full descriptive catalogue mailed on request.
Peep O’Day Brooders
Peep O’Day Brooder, No. 3—Outdoor or I eee
Rae 2 apaeicy, 752107100; Chicks o5% 394 tis: Bnd Hee sah - loss lees was Sirs we ees oe ts $11.00
Mos 5 eG apacieyes tees Chickse) 2.2. Sst. Patties Dasihsieils ved oslo 0 wil. owes $ 7.00
No. 4—Indoor—Capacity 75 to 100 Chicks................00 0.00. cee ence $ 8.00
No. 5—Indoor—Capacity 75 to 100 Chicks......0.......0.. 0.0. ccc cee teal $ 7.00
No. 6—Capacity 75 to 100 Chicks—Equipped with Thermostadt.................... $14.00
Ned apactavid ne S00; Chicksnty 37% fell 4)-Aowi ot 5b. . WllsAdecks B46 gilda eeu abe bs $12.00
No. 8—Outdoor Brooder and Colony House...........................0...00.004.. $17.00
New Homestead Brooder (outdoor) capacity 75 to 100 Chicks...................... $12.00
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————————————— RICHMOND, VA.
Poultry and Food Supplies.
GLOBE POULTRY FOOD.
This is scientifically prepared by practical poultry experts to meet all the demands of growing
and full-grown fowls.
Only materials that grade in every respect up to our high standard are used—carefully selected
cracked and whole grains and seeds, sunflower, oil cake, buckwheat and charcoal, sifted and recleaned
until they are entirely free from dust and chaff. Globe Scratch Feed is a complete and balanced
ration for grown fowls in all seasons. 10 lbs., 25 cts.; 25 lbs., 60 cts.; 50 lbs., $1.10; 100 Ibs., $2.00.
We also offer this Food without grit or shells in it at $2.10 per 100 Ibs.
CRESCENT CHICK FOOD—A complete grain feed for chicks from 3 to 8 weeks old. Itisa
standard mixture of recleaned cracked grains and seed, hulled oats, fine granulated bone and fine
charcoal. It produces healthy and rapid growth, and is intended for feeding until the chickens are
large enough to be fed the coarse Scratch Feed. A trial will demonstrate its feeding value. 8 lbs.,
25 cts.; 25 lbs., 70 cts.; 50 lbs., $1.20; 100 lbs., $2.25.
QUEEN POULTRY MASH—A selected mixture of ground feeds, manufactured from the choicest
sound, sweet and wholesome grains. It is carefully prepared and contains ingredients in proper
proportions essential to the health and growth of the fowl.
It is splendid bone builder and especially helpful during the Molt. Also contains beef scraps and
charcoal, recognized necessities for health and egg production.
This mixture is especially formulated to meet the demands for a high grade mash feed, and is
suitable for either the morning, noon or evening meal, whichever method preferred.
Mix with warm water during cold weather, and feed damp and crumbly. 10 lbs., 25 cts.; 25
Ibs., 60 cts.; 50 Ibs., $1.10; 100 lbs., $2.00.
KING PIGEON FOOD—Right feeding of pigeons is considered something of a problem. Most
raisers do not understand either the pigeon or its feeding as well as they do poultry. The true fancier
—the man who raises birds for their beauty, for the show, for the pleasure there is in it, or for sport-
ing—finds in King Pigeon Feed a combination suited to his needs.
The seeds are especially chosen for pigeon feeding. Only those that have proven to be best adap-
ted for this particluar purpose are used. These include various grains, cracked and whole, peas and
seeds, all clean, well matured, and always of a size so that the birds, young or old, are able to use
every particle of it. 8 lbs., 25 cts.; 25 lbs., 70 cts.; 50 Ibs., $1.20; 100 lbs., $2.80. No grit per 100
Ibs., $2.40.
ALFALFA MEAL—This is Alfalfa Clover, cured green and cut fine for poultry. To be fed in
a mash, can be used alone or mixed with other mash food. It is an excellent substitute for green
grass. 10 lbs., 25 cts.; 25 Ibs., 50 cts.; 50 Ibs., $1.00.; 100 lbs., $1.75.
RAVA MEAT MEAL—A pure lean-beef fibre, carefully dried while fresh, and will keep in-
definitely. Its thorough dryness and the entire absence of any taint or unpleasant odor, make it a
most excellent form of food for chickens and other fowls, as also for dogs. It is excellent for hopper
feeding and may be mixed and fed in a mash to great advantage.
It contains 85 per cent. protein and 7 per cent. fat, and is clean and free of all preservatives and
chemicals. Per lb., 5 cts.; 10 Ibs., 45 cts.; 25 Ibs., $1.00; 50 Ibs., $1.85; 100 lbs., $3.50.
CRUSHED OR GRANULATED BONE—Splendid to be used in connection with other feeds
to increase egg production, to be fed dry just as it is either in a hopper or to be scattered about as a
scratch food. It is clean and dry, and will not sour. No. 2 for grown fowls; No. 3 for chicks, and
pigeons; No. 4 or Bone Meal for baby chicks. 6 lbs. for 25 cts.; 25 Ibs., 90 cts.; 50 lbs., $1.60; 100
Ibs., $3.00.
CRUSHED OYSTER SHELLS—Indispensable for successful poultry keeping, as it aids diges-
tion and the formation of egg shells. It is best to have it where the fowls can get at it all the time,
as they will not eat any more than they need. 5 lbs., 10 cts.; 25 lbs., 30 cts.; 100 Ibs., 60 cts.; ton,
$10.00.
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oo a RICHMOND, VA.
MICO SPAR CUBICAL GRIT—Manufactured especially for poultry. It is essential in the
poultry yard, to keep fowls in a healthy condition. Size No. 1 for turkeys and large fowls. No. 2
for grown hens. No. 3 for chickens and pigeons. No. 4 for birds and baby chicks. 5 lbs., 15 cts.;
25 Ibs., 35 cts.; 100 Ibs., 75 cts.; ton, $12.00.
D. & B.’S CHARCOAL—We have had this charcoal put up for us to meet the demand for an
evenly graded charcoal, free from dust and useless dirt, and it is the best poultry charcoal manufac-
tured.
“TD. & B.” Charcoal should not be confounded with the ordinary commercial charcoal, which
is not evenly graded, generally contains large quantities of dust and is not always free from danger-
ous poisons.
“T), & B.”’ Charcoal aids digestion, promotes health, and is generally corrective of many of the
poultry ills to which fowls are heir. A little charcoal goes a long way and is worth its weight in gold.
No poultryman can afford to be without it. It is put up in three sizes—Fine: For Mash Foods.
Medium: For half-grown Fowls, Pigeons, etc. Coarse: For full-grown Fowls, Geese, Turkeys, etc.
Prices—Packed in 2 pound cartons, printed with directions for feeding, 15 cents each; 10 lbs., 40
ets. Put up in 50 pound sacks, $1.00 each.
BLOOD MEAL—§plendid for poor, weakly fowls, also for calves and hogs, but too rich to feed
much at atime. 10 cts. per lb.; 4 Ibs., 25 cts.; 25 lbs., $1.15; 100 lbs., sack, $4.00.
WHEAT—For poultry feeding. Per pk., 35 cts.; bu., $1.20.
CRACKED CORN —50 lbs., 85 cts.; 100 lbs., $1.50.
COARSE GROUND CORN MEAL—25 lbs., 50 cts.; 50 lbs., 95 cts.; 100 Ibs., $1.75.
KAFFIR CORN—Splendid for growing or grown fowls, and a good feed. 10 lbs., 25 cts.; 100
Ibs., $1.80.
MILLET—Splendid for baby chicks. 10 lbs., 30 cts.; 50 lbs., $1.30; 100 Ibs., $2.40.
SUNFLOWER— Rich food for grown fowl and parrots. 4 lbs., 25 cts.; 10 lbs., 60 cts.; 100 lbs.,
$5.00.
CANADA FIELD PEAS—A good food for poultry and pigeons. 10 lbs., 35 cts.; bu., $1.80.
HEMP SEED—For pigeons, parrots and poultry. 1 lb., 10 cts.; 4 lbs., 35 cts.; 10 lbs., 60 cts.;
100 lbs., $5.00.
BIRD RAPE—10 cts. lb.; 4 lbs., 25 cts.
CANARY SEED—Per lb., 10 cts.; 3 lbs., 25 cts.
MIXED BIRD SEED—10 cts. lb.; 3 lbs., 25 cts.
CUTTLE FISH BONE—40 cts. lb. :
FLAX SEED—S cts. lb.; 7 lbs., 50 cts.; pk., $1.00; bu., $3.50.
POULTRY REMEDIES
“D. & B.’S LICE POWDER—This is a scientifically compounded powder for killing all
forms of insect life on fowls. It is also equally good for destroying lice on cattle and horses, ticks
- on sheep and fleas on dogs. It is clean to handle, easy to apply and sure in effect. It car be used
in the nests of setting hens without injuring young chickens. There are many good lice preparations
on the market, but may of them only relieve the fowl for a time. We believe “D. & B.’S” Lice
Powder to be the strongest and most effective Lice Powder on the market and while it is sure death
to all kinds of insect life which generally affect fowls and animals it is harmless when used according
to the plainly printed directions on each package. It can also be used on plants and bushes, as a
protection against plart lice. Carpets are never moth eaten when ‘‘D. & B.’S”’ Lice Powder is used.
“D. & B.’S” Lice Powder is put up in a box equipped with a patent sifter top arrangement which
prevents the strength of the powder being dissipated after the box has been opened for use, as is the
case with most other sifter top packages; 15 oz. box, fancier’s size, 25 cents; by mail, 40 cents.
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“D. & B.S ROUP CURE—In addition to curing, Roup prevents and cures common colds and
canker in both pigeons and poultry. It jis a powerful and quick acting powder and is administered
by putting it in the fowls drinking water, this being the easiest and most successful method of treat-
ing because by this method the fowls take their own medicine. When the disease is so far advanced
that the fowls cannoé see to drink, their head and eyes may be bathed in the remedy until they re-
cover so as to be able to drink their medicine. ‘“‘D & B.’s’” Roup Cure is put up in wooden boxes
containing sufficient remedy for making 10 gallons of medicine. Price, 25 cents; by mail, 30 cents.
“D. & B.’S” LICE KILLER is a fluid of such strength and so compounded that the gaseous
vapor given off by it kills lice, mites and similar insects without coming in contact with them, and is
not injurious to fowls, animals or poultry. It is very efficacious for destroying lice on fowls of all
kinds, Horses, Cattle and Hogs. It also kills Jice on roses and other flowering plants. It may be
applied with ap ordinary hard sprayer, or with a whitewash brush. We recommend the use of our
glass tank sprayer. One quart bottle, 25 cents.
STERLINGWORTH SALT CAT—Thisis a scientific com-
bination of those aromatic and tonic properties contained in
such seed ard roots as gentian, anise, coriander, etc., combined
with sulphur, charcoal. limestone, salt, bone ard othe4
materials that are generally recognized by pigeon keepers as
aiding digestion, promoting good health and egg production
in p'geons and game fowls; and is unequalled for keeping
pigeons in vigorous health.. As a promoter of endurance
and egg production it is unexcelled. Pigeor keepers who have
used it give it an excellent recommendation. Price—Per
brick, 10 cents; by mail, 30 cents; per dozen, $1.00.
“CONKEY’S CURES
These reliable remedies are becoming more
popular all the time, and our experience has
been that they are all they claim to be.
Pamphlet mailed free on request.
SUPERIOR SEEDS
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CONKEY’S CHICKEN POX CURE, 50 cts.
per package, postage paid.
CONKEY’S LIQUID LICE KILLER, 35
cts. per package, cannot send by mail.
CONKEY’S WHITE DIARRHOEA REM-
EDY—50 cts. package, postage paid.
PRATT’S FOOD
We are agents for Pratt’s Celebrated Foods
and remedies, and they are too well known to
need any endorsement by us.
PRATT’S POULTRY REGULATOR—12
Ib. bags, $1.25; 5 lb. packages, 50 cts.; 26-ounce
25 cts.; trial package, 10 cts.
PRATT’S ROUP CURE—Box, 25 cts. and
50 cts. sizes.
CONKEY’S CHOLERA CURE, 50 cts. per
package, postage paid.
CONKEY’S ROUP CURE, 25 cts. and 50
cts. per package, postage paid.
CONKEY’S GAPE CURE, 50 cts.
package, postage paid.
CONKEY’S LAYING TONIC, 25 cts. per
package; by mail, 60 cts.
CONKEY’S LICE POWDER, 10 cts. and
25 cts. per package; by mail, 15 and 40 cts.
CONKEY’S SCALEY LEG CURE, 50 cts.
per package, postage paid.
per
PRATT’S LICE POWDER—Small pack-
ages, 10 cts.; large packages, 25 cts.
PRATT’S LIQUID LICE KILLER—1t. can,
30 cts.
PRATT’S CONDITIONER—For horses and
cattle, 7 Ib. pkg., 50 cts.; 12 Ib. bag, 75 cts.
PRATT’S ANIMAL REGULATOR—Pkg.,
25 cts.; large pkg., 50 cts.
INTERNATIONAL STOCK FOOD—Pkgs.,
25 cts. and 50 cts. sizes.
INTERNATIONAL POULTRY FOOD AND
CHOLERA REMEDY—Pkg., 25 cts.
SUPERIOR SEEDS DIGGS & BEADLES,
RICHMOND, VA.
Poultry Appliances & Helps
MANN’S GREEN BONE CUTTERS—Unguestionably the best
Bone Cutters on the market, and we recommend them with entire
confidences.
No. 5 C--With crank handle, $6.00.
No. 5 B—With balance wheel, $8.00.
No. 5 B. M.—With balance wheel mounted on iror stand, $10.40.
No. 7—The best and most economical size to buy for a yard of 100
hens or more, $12.00. Complete Catalogue mailed free.
PHILADELPHIA POULTRY MARKERS—Price, 25 cents.
GALVANIZED IRON DRINKING FOUNTAINS—Price, 1 qt.
size, 25 cts.; 2 qt., 30 cts.; 3 1-2 qt., 40 cts.; 7 qt., 50 cts.
CAGE DRINKING FOUNTAINS—Price, 35 cts. each.
ALUMINUM LEG BANDS—Light, neat and durable. We have
three styles and all sizes, numbered consecutively from 1to 100. Write
what fowls wanted for and we will send proper size. 15 cts. doz.,
75 cts. 100.
STANDARD EGG TESTERS—
Price, 25 cts.
INCUBATOR THER-
MOMETERS—Price, 60 cts.
BROODER THE R-
MOMETERS—Price, 50 cts.
GRIT AND SHELL BOXES—
With three partitions for Grit,
Shells and Charcoal. Price, 50 cts.
KNOX NEST EGGS—5 cts. each; by mail, 10 ets.; doz., 50 cts.
A Scientific Triumph!
LICE KILLER and NEST EGGS
COMBINED IN ONE
Effec ive Lasting Non-Expensive
Superior to othersin Form, Size
and Appearance
They look exactly like natural
eggs
Just the thing for laying lens
FARMERS’ MODERN EGG CARRIERS—A handy
and convenient carrier for marketing eggs. Can be carried
by hand or shipped by express. Trays hold 1 dozen each.
8-dozen Carrier, $1.00 each; 12-dozen Carrier, $1.25 each;
18-dozen Carrier, $2.00 each.
STERLINGWORTH FLY DRIV- e=
ER AND GERM DEATH completely |
protects cattle and horses from all }
winged pests. It is non-poisonous,
harmless, easily applied and lastslonger |
than any other Fly Driver sold for |
three times its price. It does not burn
or gum the animal’s coat, or contami-
nate milk, and is equally good for horses as for cattle. Try a can and you
will find it is the best FLY DRIVER YOU HAVE EVER USED. Prices—
One quart can, 60 cents; two quart can, $1.00.
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SUPERIOR SEEDS DIGGS & BEADLES,
————— RICHMOND, VA.
Pumps and Devices for
Spraying
AUTO SPRAY No. 1—Accepted as the standard in compressed air spray-
ers and fully guaranteed by the manufacturers. Useful in every variety of
spraying, trees, crops, whitewash and disinfectants. Recommended not
alone because of its durability, but of its efficiency, which is far ahead of any
other machine of this style.
Auto Pop No. 1, the only self-cleaning nozzle and operates automatically.
Price
A—Brass tank with stop cock. .......0:..5. 2). 7 ee ee $6.75
B—Brass tank with Auto Pop No. 1...........................- 7.65
C—Galvanized tank with stop cock............................ 4.50
Fig. 167— D—Galvanized tank with Auto Pop No. Deee doe. he eee 5.40
“‘ Auto-Spray” No. 1. Brass 2-ft. extension, per length.............................. 45
THE JUNIOR PUMP SPRA YER—A strong
brass Spray Pump for use in buckets or barrels
for whitewashing or spraying. Price, $3.00.
ASPINWALL SPRA YER—A good tin spray-
er for spraying cattle, poultry, houses, plants
etc., 50 cts. each.
BARKER’S WEEDER AND MULCHER.
GLASS TANK SPRAYER—No corks to
lose out—they have a screw cap where: jar is roller, and cuts every sprig of grass and weeds
filled. and mulches and pulverizes the ground at one
A perfectly DRY PUMP—when plunger is | operation. Especially recommended for culti-
drawn back no solution is sucked back into | yating onions and other small vegetables. 6 in.
pump cylinder; this leaves VALVES always width, $5.00; 8 1-2 in. width., $5.50; 11 in.
DRY and PLIABLE and ready for use. Will | width, $6.00.
spray up as well as down.
This hand weeder is made on the order of a
: TWINE for bunching vegetables, tieing up
Valves are cut from whole hides of best leather. tomatoes, grape vines, ete., 2-ply or 3-ply, 13
Jar is held by a heavy ONE INCH BAND of | ,... per lb.; per 100 Ibs., $11.00.
ee, Pate Pa | BINDER TWINE-—Pure Manilla, 5 Ib.
Solution tank is a one-quart Mason Glass | pay 75 cts.; 50 Ib. bale, $7.00; Standard, 5 Ib.
Frait Jar. ball, 50 cts.; 50 Ib. bale, $4.50.
Price, 60 cts. each. HOT BED SASH—Open sash (without
glass), yellow pine, grooved, 80 cts. each.
Cypress, grooved or rabbited, 90 cts. each.
GLASS FOR HOT BED—Per box of 150
lights, 6x8, $2.50; per box of 90 lights, 8x10,
$2.50.
BERRY BASKETS—1,000 to the crate, qt.
DRY POWDER DUSTER—This is for | size, $3.50 per 1,000; pint size, $3.50 per 1,000.
dusting Slug Shot, Bug Death, or any in- FOUR QUART PEACH BASKETS—Per
secticide in a powdered state. Price, 60 cts. 100, $1.00; 1,000, $8.00. .
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GGS & BEADLES,
RICHMOND, VA.
**Planet Jr.”’? Farm and Garden Tools
Space will not permit our showing and describing all of the ‘Planet Jr.” tools, but we will send
a fully illustrated catalogue free for the asking to any who desire it, and we can supply promptly
anything ordered.
your order to us you can rely on getting bottom prices.
Drill, Single Wheel
Hoe, Cultivator and
Plow, Price $10. As
a Seeder only $8.00.
This is the most popular combined tool
made. It combines in a single implement
a first-class hill-dropping seeder, a Single Wheel
Hoe or weeder, a cultivator, and a plow. The
hopper holds two quarts of seed, which can be
sown in continuous rows, or dropped in hills at
4, 6, 8, 12 or 24 inches apart.
The drill is detached and the tool frame sub-
stituted by removing but one bolt. It then
becomes a single wheel hoe. It is useful almost
every day of the season, at every stage of the
garden work. With this one implement the
small farmer can do practically all the work in
his small crops.
Planet, Jr., No. 17, Single
Wheel Hoe, Cultivator and
Plow. Price, $4.50.
For easy gardening, and at the same time clean
and perfect gardening, the kind that will make
your garden the talk of the neighborhood, and
cause your face to glow with honest pride,
nothing is quite the equal of this No. 17 Wheel
Hoe. It is suited to all kinds of garden cultiva-
tion and all garden crops. You can do more
and better hoeing with it in 1 day than you can
in 3 days with a hand hoe. The No. 17 has a
pair of 6-inch hoes, a plow and set of cultivator
teeth, an outfit sufficient for most garden work.
Other attachments can be added at any time.
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“Planet Jr.’’ goods are standard machines, the best on the market. In sending
Planet, Jr., No. 4 Planet, Jr., No.
Combined Seed 12, Double Wheel
Hoe, Cultivator
and Plow. Price,
ez
Two acres a day can easily be worked with
this implement, and when it is done it will be
a better job than three men could have done in
the same time with hand hoes. The No. 12
runs either astride or between the rows; kills
all the weeds and leaves the earth in fine shape.
Then, too, it’s so easy to work. ‘Twelve-year-old
girls work gardens with them with ease and
success.
The No. 12 has a pair of 6-inch hoes, a pair
of plows for opening or covering, and a set of
4 all-steel cultivator teeth. The tools shown
are what gardeners use most, and others can be
added as wanted.
Packed Weight, 13 Ibs.
Fire-Fly Garden Plow. Price, $2.25.
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This tool is exceedingly useful to owners of
smalr gardens. It will throw a furrow four to
Six inches wide and one to three inches deep.
Furrows for manure or seeds can be opened and
covered. In cultivating, plow away, weed and
plow back again. This tool will enable a busy
man to do in his spare minutes nearly all the
work of a family garden. Chicken raisers find
it of great advantage in plowing up their scratch-
ing yards.
SUPERIOR SEEDS DIGGS & BEADLES,
RICHMOND, VA.
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KEROSENE EMULSION—Prepared according to the most improved formula; ready for use
by simply adding water (25 to 50 parts water to one of Emulsion). For cabbage worm, scale on
trees, caterpillars, melon louse, rose bugs, green fly and lice of all_kinds, all sucking insects, either
on plants or animals. Price, 1 qt., 30 cts.; 2 qts., 50 cts.; gal., 85 cts. ,
HAMMOND’S SLUG SHOT—A very effective and one of the cheapest and best
powders for destroying insects. 5 lb. pkg., 30 cts.; 100-lb. lots at 5 cts. per lb.
Filled 1 lb. canisters, with perforated top ready for dusting on, 20 cts. each.
Pamphlet giving full information mailed on request.
HELLEBORE—For the destruction of slugs, worms, caterpillars, ete. Less
poisonous than Paris Green and London Purple, and safer to use when fruits or
; vegetables are nearly ripe. Can be used as a powder or dissolved, 1 oz. in 3 gallons
Menus cnet? of water. Price, 1-2 lb., 15 cts.; Ib., 25 cts.
; es oe sje BUG DEATH—A safe and sure insect destroyer. Will not burn the vine or leaf.
: Promotes growth and increases yield. Harmless to animals. Safe to handle.
Will not wash off. If desired, may be mixed with water, using 1-2 pound Bug Death to 1 gallon
water. Lb., 15 cts.; 3 lb. pkg., 35 cts.; 5 lbs., 50 cts.; 12 1-2 lbs., $1.00.
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WHALE OIL SOAP
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WHALE OIL SOAP—Makes an excel-
lent wash for trees and plants where in-
sects and eggs affect the bark, and for
smearing on the trunks of trees to pre-
vent worms from crawling up. Lb., 15
cts.
BORDEAUX MIXTURE—To be di-
luted 25 to 50 times with water and sprayed. A superb article;
ready for immediate use. Works freely without clogging in any
spraying machine. In pulp. Qt., 35 cts.; gal., 90 cts.
PARIS GREEN—Is effectual for destroying potato bugs and other
insects. Is a very strong poison, and should be used carefully. Mix
1 lb. Paris Green to 50 Ibs. of plaster or with water 150 gallons. 4
Ib., 10 cts.; 1-2 Ib., 15 cts.; 1 Ib., 25 cts.; 5 lb. pkg., at 23 cts. Ib.
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SULPHUR—To be used on Irish potatoes, when planting. 5 cts.
per lb.; 10 lbs. or over, at 4 cts. per lb. Barrel prices on application.
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SUPERIOR SEEDS DIGGS & BEADLES,
——————SSS—E RICHMOND, VA.
Diggs & Beadles’ High-Grade Fertilizers
We have these brands manufactured especially to meet the requirements of the different crops
for which they are recommended. We believe in the liberal use of Potash, and have kept this in
mind in the manufacture of these special brands.
Our sales on D. & B.’s brands are increasing yearly, which is conclusive proof of their sterling
merit. Our customers who once use these brands are always sure to use them again. We recom-
mend them with utmost confidence.
DIGGS & BEADLES’ HIGH GRADE SPECIAL FOR
VEGETABLES.
This is our complete high grade fertilizer for cabbage and all vegetables requiring a quick and
strong plant food. It has proven to be one of the best fertilizers for early crops. It does not fire
or burn the crops as some other high grade goods.
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS.
Phosphoric acid available.......... oo ina ne ck a 8 to 10 per cent.
oo LTE IR go che eae Brrr orgy ce A ne ee er Oa ae 6 to 7 per cent.
LOD EELES 2 3 Pes SDS ap) GR a ee Sct oO On 7 to 8 per cent.
Per 200 lb. sack, $4.10; per ton, $40.00.
DIGGS & BEADLES’ POTATO AND BERRY GROWER.
In this brand we have a complete, well balanced fertilizer for potatoes and berries, and it is one
that will filla longfelt want. It is intended for either early or late potatoes. It has just the required
nitrogen to force the growth and make vigorous vines, and a, larger per cent. of potash to mature the
crop. We also recommend it highly for top dressing berries in the spring. It will produce a good
growth of vines and greatly increase the yield of berries.
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS.
(2 PETE LGIARORD GE g.3 Sez a G) 21a, a eels ie ec an rr ri ee 8 to 10 per cent.
SEAHIOU Ae eee een ee Mle SEP Pa ey ETON, oh 0). SG BI ae hes SEER MSY 28 5 to 6 per cent.
Sets a ce Nr hb EE Secs oa ays. o fife: wb spre bak WO Macias G4 6 8 to 9 per cent.
Per 200 lb. sack, $3.90; per ton, $38.00.
DIGGS & BEADLES’ VINE AND VEGETABLE GROWER.
In this brand we have one of the best moderate price fertilizers that can be had for all vegetables,
especialiy vine crops, and it will not fire the crop during droughts as some other brands. Our sales
on this brand has increased enormously every year s:nce we first put it on the market.
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS.
Eres pyrigrn ceremunnir alley pleier mi". o Sena Samant. tele cee cn hee. Sree sco oat wesw ae ee 8 to 10 per cent.
PEROT are eee, a crane, Sie oe Se he 3to 4 per cent.
PL USSIE . os ADIpo ete spa 5 yaa aie TS Gy fo Mc 4to 5 per cert.
Per 200 lb. sack, $2.90; per ton, $28.00.
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SUPERIOR SEEDS DIGGS & BEADLES,
we re RICHMOND, VA.
DIGGS & BEADLES’ GARDEN GUANO.
This is a complete fertilizer at a moderate price. It is suitable for all vegetable crops, as well
as field crops. Only regulate the quantity used by the condition of the soil, and the crop it is used
on, viz., cabbage and potatoes would require twice as much as would corn or peas. For the conven-
ience of small gardeners and farmers who do not need 200 pounds, we have this put up also in 100
Ib. sacks.
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS.
Phosphorie acid available ohne adie. ta Set es See ae eee. oe 8 to 10 per cent.
P1000 (0) 101: ae ee a re a Onn eee Ce Ne Sey ce 2to 3 per cent.
POtASH Pei. SA ES ee ite 6 Sle hin Ck GNOPS «cman OEE EINER Cte cet et ee 3 to 4 per cert.
Per 100 tb. sack, $1.35; per 200 lb. sack, $2.50; per ton in 200 lb. sacks, $24.00.
DIGGS & BEADLES’ GRAIN GROWER.
An excellent Fertilizer at a moderate price, for corn and other grain and grass crops, field peas and
beans.
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS.
Phosphoni¢ acid available: . 2. gs. 5 sage oe ee 8 to 10 per cent.
Ammonis. sic os SS Re ee ee ee ae ee Gee ee Berner teed. - 1144 to 2 per cent.
PotishGe Fe! Se Sk 2 ee oe be es 2 to 3 per cent.
Per 200 lb. sack, $2.10; per ton, $20.00.
VIRGINIA TRUCKERS.
A high grade Vegetable Fertilizer, especially recommended for Irish potatoes and other quick
growing crops.
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS.
Phosphoniesacia) available... 1.0. h ep tay © bem eic Ee oa ee eee eee 8 to 10 per cent.
ATM ORT A nc 2 diy rciicee nce. letsieys beak. setae RE OIE ae ee eee 5 to 6 per cent.
PObASh se 3 abi ee EE Ao deere cue dad = bade ei teins, fess Bete ee ae eee 5 to 6 per cent.
Per 200 lb. sack, $3.60; per ton, $35.00.
STAR BRAND VEGETABLE.
A weil-known Vegetable Fertilizer for peas, tomatoes, melons and all the vine crops.
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS.
Phosphoric:acidavatlable:......¢'2)2 SSeS a ee ics ee ee 8 tol10 _ percent.
Aminioniay cfr fon ee. PA SS BE eee 44% to 5% per cent.
Potashiece i SFO ye ESE ROE a FO ee ee eee 4- to 5 _ per cent.
Per 200 lb. sack, $3.40; per ton, $33.00.
CAPITAL TRUCK
A reliable Fertilizer for all vegetables.
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS.
Phosphorie acid available’... fevcc. «woe a ccis eye ee Siig eee oT cea 8 to 10 per cent.
INFIVITOI Gy eo eS fans oe a eeesise leet & og ite teas Fe RRS Re 2 aR 4to 5 per cent.
Potash. ec OF s Miee od eee, bose ein ee eS 3to 4 per cent.
Per 200 Ib. sack, $3.10; per ton, $30.00.
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DIGGS & BEADLES,
SUPERIOR SEEDS Se Hrd
OLD DOMINION SWEET POTATO.
Especially for Irish and Sweet Potatoes. Also good for other vegetable crops.
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS.
6 to 8 per cent.
oo Ey ge een ee ke re ee ere 2 to 3 per cent.
Co Ek | Ee AR Re oe a 6 to 8 per cent.
Per 200 Ib. sack, $2.70; per ton, $26.00.
STAR BRAND SPECIAL TOBACCO.
Is a splendid Fertilizer and especially recommended for Tobacco.
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS.
Benrnatt cette available... eee os ke wn ee ee es ee ee ee eee 9 per cent.
(YS we a nedeie Niet daingtaleli oe cc a 5: OS eet Se ea sk a Re ae 234 per cent.
eee TS ie eM ee eens 3 whe kee cee ae Ee, & bpafay age dee eye oes 2 per cent.
Per 200 Ib. sack, $2.60; per ton, $25.00.
EUREKA AMMONIATED BONE.
One of the best moderate price Fertilizers for grain and grass crops.
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS.
“PATENTS Te AEG 0) RM Vly), oa 9 a 8 to 10 per cent.
_ECPTREVS TS bsg Sea Oa Sanne re 2 ie soe 2 ATE eRe: Bh aes ee eae ae 2to 3 per cent.
ee a Tans ee ee ri inde Gn layed a's es aygww sede eae 2to 3 per cent.
Per 200 Ib. sack, $2.35; per ton, $22.50.
BEEF, BLOOD AND BONE.
A well-known brand of Fertilizer, recommended for Corn, Field Peas, Beans, Millets, Oats and
Fodder Plants.
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS.
2 ELS? DESPE SGNG RL) Se aA on 0 ey 8% to 10 per cent.
ODED ELC oS 2 SI ge pi A SER eR AA a a cr a 2 to 3 per cent.
nN oe A oh tee We A on So anat'v olay > apogee tel vedo « © Serdgsdoos 1 to 2 per cent.
Per 200 lb. sack, $2.30; per ton, $22.00.
LITTLE GIANT GRAIN AND GRASS GROWER.
Recommended for all kinds of grain, grass, corn and pea crops.
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS.
PCS PHOMIPINCIG AVaN AO es ff sek oe ec eos 0 be de eee een de ae Pah 8 to 10 per cent.
PRREEMEMOE A ec RP! Oe 2 FS oe hake POE aes £2 dee oes OO 1.20 to 2 per cent.
LEU S| Py Mba Sagi ae RN, RR ARS Se Ge Ce a ea 2 to 3 per cent.
Per 200 lb. sack, $2.10; per ton, $20.00.
PURE RAW-BONE MEAL.
Especially recommended for small fruits, grain, grass and clover and is a permanent soil improver.
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS.
DERE Chace nual laee Wi a ee we Me PH ast Rea Fo 2214 per cent.
Pere ter, Paes) eimai. Yk leone chaste tbh sinc Giauall caters ghatsts Sol eg 4 414 per cent,
Per 200 lb. sack, $3.60; per ton, $35.00.
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SUPERIOR SEEDS DIGGS & BEADLES,
SS ‘RICHMOND, VA.
V.-C. SPECIAL POTASH MIXTURE.
For grain and grass crops.
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS.
Phosphoric acid availabletias ss.es ise}. oot Se ee een =) eee 10 to 12 per cent.
Potash). 0.40. Ke. ct heen wales beak oe es Whee PRE eee or ee ee eee 4to 5 per cent.
Per 200 ib. sack, $1.75; per ton, $16.50.
TWENTY PER CENT ACID PHOSPHATE. | “NITRATE OF SODA—Per lb., 5 cts.; 25
Per 200 lb. sack, $1.95; per ton, $18.50. lb., at 4 cts.; 100 lbs., $3.25; 224 Ib. sack, $6.75;
t 5.00.
SIXTEEN PER CENT. ACID PHOSPHATE. | “°™ *°°-
Per 200 lb. sack, $1.60; per ton, $15.00. LAND PLASTER—Per 200 lb. sack, 75
ts.; t 7.00.
MURATE OF POTASH—Put up in 224 | “tS? Per ton, §
lb. sacks, per sack, $5.75; ton, $49.00. LEE’S PREPARED AGRICULTURAL
LIME—For cotton, corn, peanuts, tobacco
SULPHATE OF POTASH—Put up in 224 : d é ee ’
4 . Per 200 lb. sack, $1.20;
lb. sacks, per sack, $6.75; per ton, $55.00. ne i sack, $1.20; per ton,
$11.00.
KANIT—Per 200 lb. sack, $1.35; per ton, SHELL LIME—Per ton, $5.50; special price
$12.50. in car lots.
We have the Agency for the
Genuine Peruvian Guano
Which is Guaranteed Pure and Unadulterated.
This is the old Peruvian Guano which was so well known and
so largely used in this vicinity some years ago.
It was largely used last year by the farmers and truckers
around Charleston, 8. C., Wilmington, N. C., and Norfolk.,
Va., with the most satisfactory results.
It is entirely organic in nature and therefore permanent in
the good it does the land. As it is a natural product, it contains
no injurious acid, while it contains lime which is of great benefit
to land on which large quantities of acid fertilizers have been
used in the past. It was used by our trade last season with the
most gratifying results.
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS.
INGETOGON EES. ch. Fein ac dn Bhs tps eae s, BE ee ele ae ea amore 2.88 per cent.
Equivalent to;Ammionia.... 526 i. ok fk OR ee ee oe 3.50 per cent.
Available«Phosphorie Acid. os 4388 be ee Oe ee eee ee 10.00 per cent.
Total Phosphoric Acidi::2 .. fae eck eG eee Aa ee ee ee 18.00 per cent.
Potash
Pe errs oe ene rea rs 8 te te Se Sa A yy PPR GIO Ee ie 2 7 3.25 per cent.
PRICE, PER 200-LB. SACKS, $4.00; PER TON, $40.00.
King William County, Va., August 29th, 1910.
Should the opportunity offer itself we shall take pleasure in commending you to all of our farmer
friends who may need Seeds as square dealing Gentlemen, courteous and accommodating, and willing to
make a fair profit on your business without any grab game in tt.
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J. T. Edwards & Son.
SUPERIOR SEEDS DIGGS]& BEADLES,
————————————— RICHMOND, VA.
Swift’s Bone Fertilizers
We have the agency for Swift’s High Grade Fertilizers, and we highly recommend them to all
wanting a complete Fertilizer made from a Bone Basis. Our customers who have used these goods
are loud in their praise of them. The goods are put up dry and light and drill perfectly. The
brands here listed are specially recommended for Potatoes.
SWIFT’S VEGETABLE GROWER.
A High Grade Fertilizer particularly valuable for crops or soils needing much potash.
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS.
18 LOST 7 RTS Be ML EN 6) [eaten 5 ce 2 a Aen i RIG i en, Se ee 8 to 10 per cent.
eG i 0 cs 55, 5 RR cals 4 Dienc's Saabs SRR es GREE heer gob wie ae 3 to 4 per cent.
a ier ee iin eR RR ok. ss, 5s nem chet BREA SL CEM Ole ee sae # 10 to 12 per cent.
| Price, per 200 lb. sack, $3.80; per ton, $37.00.
SWIFT’S POTATO AND TOBACCO GROWER.
A complete High Grade Fertilizer for potatoes and all vegetables.
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS.
os ASREELIVC TE GOEWENTC MASAI) 0) Fete 25 GN ark RS re ni eet 10 to 12 per cent.
eriiiriepiticis GUC Al At Merit ter pre BONO. Cl) alle, 2Q GORE GPs NO, 24 4 to 5 per cent.
Pec te eee ee le es ee wn nN te os, . UO Re es ars Cath) 5 to 6 per 2ent.
Price, per 200 lb. sack, $3.60; per ton, $35.00.
SWIFT’S ONION, POTATO AND TOBACCO GROWER.
A complete vegetable Fertilizer where much ammonia is not required.
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS.
ereaare dela vallnole. nie) mi. Ose e2 SRN OL, BHO Le ve oe. 8 to 10 per cent.
MRELDLIARERT OER ED. HE SEO MED tS ATL etek eS Te SS ed ETS SO BO aw, 2to 3 per cent.
eet meen eer Vt OR. tee tag TS gat id IRN, Ae MRE RG Shee A, ak 7 to 8 per cent.
Price, per 200 lb. sack, $3.20; per ton, $30.00.
SWIFT’S PURE BONE MEAL.
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS.
Rerier Tne ACI OE is ala RY ee og ces ec ween eas 25 to 27 per cent.
Paual bo bomesphgspiote Of limes fs mae pe 2. Vel 22. fe 37k h oe ior ee) 55 to 60 per cent.
SaaS AU I es a se a ee ee eg ik RD Oye Bee Dn ee 3 to 4 per cent.
Per 200 Ib. sack, $3.40; per ton, $33.00.
(A good and useful labor saver crowded out of its proper place, on page 27.)
GEM SEED POTATO CUTTER.
The construction of this Potato Cutter is very simple and it is built for accuracy as well as con-
venience. It is strong and durable. The knives are of good quality steel and are fit to grooves
in the frame, making them easy to remove if necessary. It will cut any size potato in pieces, thereby
assuring more accurate planting when power planting is used. From 6 to 8 bushels can be cut by
it in an hour. The time and labor saved will more than pay for it the first time it is used, and it
will fill a long felt want with potato growers. Price, $2.50.
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: Page Page Page
Artichoke yecince soe eae 48 Egg Plant 15 |\hess—Gardenie. 2.02. 1. aes 24-25
ASNATAPUB . cae ctecok, cou a ae 4 er ig ta, eis ge Be ay, as Peas Meldie. cee oe oc s oes 45-46
Beans—Dwarf...............e.. 4—6 | Endive......................0-- 1D! Peantts) +). Se ee 48
Pesta Pole Pe eta i oois Tes Sere ms Hlax Seeders... iccetno eoeee 53 loa oi oss de ees oes e
Gans —— lima So. eee 0) 01 :) POE io Conor oon 1 2 ee
Beadns—=S0ja «c-fos nos otek 49 Flower Seeds...-.............. cae Planet, Jr., Garden Tools........ 57
Beans—Navy..............200c8 49 | Farm Seeds................... 41-49'| Dotatoes—irisli..2. 0. Meee 26-27
Beans 6lvets acc oe ek tec 49\\ -Bertilizerss<: xj-icd. ee ere 59-63 :,|. Potato Cutters: .-eeeece eee eee 63
Brussels SPLOULS see ee Oe ae Si(\Grass Seeds. ..:..c25 scien cee 42-43 | Potatoes—Sweet................ 28
BeCtS essed GE ASE RES PRBS i= Si Gourds’. .6.6 ojal. See eects 15 | Poultry Foods and Supplies..... 52-55
Berry Baskets: i165.) nse ie cs 56 | Hot-Bed Sash and Glass......... 56 | Pumpkin. c. ..'. oe -\2e eiete oneeeee 28-29
Bird Seed ee ee eee 53'| Herbssee ee eee 15 ee cee A ER ee eee
BroomiCorteac ee eee en 47 | Insecticides. ..50 ene eee eee $8) Rape. ccc. costes ee oceans 47
Buckwheat@icoas.tcs.. 2 oe eee 49 | Incubators and Brooders....... 50-51 Rebab RO0tss; 0. ee ae cae eee 16
Bulbsigen. taccrete eeee 40'| Kale. 8. .)sc8 a ete cae eee 1 VOSS hovsls « cals ole esiches eee 46
Barley... cent owe eee 46) | Kohl Rablseccccacs cece eee 16 | Salsify., oo Shoe oe ee eee 32
Cabbare (5s hea yk eee 9=10:| Lawn Grassin:,.:csn ot eee se 64. |: Sorghums: 2)... </ cick csi, ote aes 47
Cahoon Sbederss 0 tcc ete OF LGA. oe cists caus ei Mee eee 16 | Sprayers and Dusters........... 56
Carrot sare eat. ree ee eee 1D: | Letra: ccs Pe zevcirconeiea re ferare 17.| Spimach.<-.vc- -¢eeee ee eeee 29
Cauliflower: os} aoe. ee 12 | Melon—Musk................. 18=19 | Squash... o321. svi ae eee 29
ollardst aces ee eh ae 15 | Melon—Water................. 19-21 | Sunflower! 322 ]-n ee eee 49
GlELY Nee Noe oer tse 12 | MalotMaizes.< eee eee 46'| "Teosinte. 2.5.5. ford ee eerie 47
Corn—Garden.........20....2: 12135 MAG oe oe rome eet 46 | ‘Tobacco, iic<c...cctrn = oe eee 34
Corn—Wield) se ecee cd eee 44-4 Oa Mustard : 6 inc. ce no ee 22:| Tomato: ..6.ns eee eee 31-32
Cormm==Waltirg 73 tss ce eee 46°| Oats. os os ci- te See ee ee ee 46-|.Tuberoses...... be 2eee tee 40
Corn—Salad. :) .Po.3 2 ak eee 14 | Onion, Seeds. 205s these eter ee 23 Rumip A biciniak 6 atinlc, Sa ee 33
Cocumber.e hen oe eee 14 "Onion. Sets. coe eee Gee 23) | Twithes <...cio ct evole coe ee eee 56
Cresss eee ee ee CSET Oa 7: eens gi amet 5 5 arena ae 22 Veeaauls Plants: 3. che tease 21
Clover Seed... 2.42 eP easy 41=42 "Parsley: & 24" nee) Bea oe ocd -b ke 22) || Vetchest ir ss op acicck ante) <retekeee ott 48
ge Carriers... 242.5... . oa 55:| Parsnipsef. st of. ee See ee 22-\ "Wheat. ..25.00 ao de eters aes 46
D. & B.’s Finest Mixed Lawn Grass
We have made a careful study of the difficulties met with in making a permanent lawn, and
the result of our efforts is this splendid mixture.
This special mixture is composed entirely of the very highest grade, and most suitable grasses,
as respects color, texture and permanency.
It is far better than the Kentucky Blue Grass, as it produces beautiful green velvety sward in
quicker time (which is in 6 to 8 weeks from time of sowing) and is of more permanent lasting qualities.
It is better adapted to the various soils, and stands the heat and drought of summer as well as the
severe cold better than any of the various mixtures so commonly offered.
That we have been successful in securing the most desirable combination is shown in the char-
acter of the fine lawns produced from this seed in our city parks, and in beautiful Hollywood and
Oakwood cemeteries, as well as many country estates who use this mixture in very large quantities.
It should be kept in mind, when comparing prices, that this mixture is all of the choicest, cleanest
and heaviest seeds; is entirely free from weed seeds, and weighs 20 pounds to the bushel, as compared
with the legal weight of 14 pounds. Price, per pound, 30 cents; 5 pounds, $1.20; per bushel of 20
pounds, $4.00.
Preparation and Care of Lawns
The proper preparation of the ground in starting a new lawn is essential. This is too often neg-
lected. The ground should be deeply plowed, or spaded deep enough to leave a bed of loose earth
4 to 6 inches deep. This should be thoroughly pulverized and raked, removing all sticks, roots and
stones. After getting the ground perfectly smooth, put on an application of Raw Bone Meal, at the
rate of 5 pounds to the 300 square feet or 1,000 pounds to the acre. DO NOT USE STABLE
MANURE, it is unsightly, and is also a hot-bed of weed seeds and worms (the very thing to be
guarded against in laying a foundation for a lawn). Sow the seeds at the rate of 1 pound to the
300 square feet or 4 bushels to the acre. The land should then be gone over with a heavy roller, or
the seed raked in thoroughly with a small hand-rake. The best months for seeding a lawn are Febru-
ary, March, April or October. Let the grass get a start of 4 inches before cutting, as too early
cutting retards growth; after this cut every ten days, and water thoroughly once a week in the evening
is sufficient, watering every day has a tendency to keep the roots of the grass near the surface, and
are likely to be burnt out by the hot midday sun.
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ORDER SHEET FOR DIGGS & BEADLES’ SUPERIOR SEEDS FOR 1911.
DIGGS & BEADLES |
(Incorporated 1902)
SEED MERCHANTS
Office, Store & Warehouse: 1709 E. Franklin St., Richmond,Va. Branch Store: 603 & 605 E. Marshall St.
For full instructions about ordering, read “Important Notes” on page 2 of catalogue.
Please forward the following, as per terms of your catalogue:
AMOUNT ENCLOSED.
(Loose money is not safe.)
Filled by
P. O. Order,
- a 5 : KPTeSs Urder, .............--.--enseee
(Write plainly—Ladies will please put the prefix Miss or Mrs.) E Dress Order, Checked by
Post Office: : (Checkior) Draft eee
If personal check is sent, add 15c. for
SR SE ar CE ce cost of collecting. Banks now charge ex-
change on personal checks. Scoopeo aes coor ocean
County, - (Hate = <4 Cee ee Shipped by
Shipping Depot or Express Office Stamps
if different from Post OffiCe..-ccccececcecceceeeeececeeeeeeereeeeeseeeeee ee
FormersAdd ress) sm oe ee ee | Z . oe
(If you are an old customer and have changed your address.) Please.do not write in this space.
REMITTANCES are always safe when sent by Registered Letter, Post Office Money Order, Express Money Order or Bank Draft. Small amounts
can be sent in postage stamps, folding carefully and wrapping in paper to prevent sticking.
It sometimes occurs that the prices of articles may have changed between the time our catalogue is printed and receipt of orders. When such is the case on
paid orders, if the article ordered is cheaper, we will send the value of such articles at the ruling prices. If the articles ordered are higher, we will deduct the quantity
to meet the amount of remittances. It also sometimes occurs that our stock of some articles is exhausted when orders are received. Should such be the case
with any article ordered by you, can we substitute the nearest similar article?
Answer here, yesior no (...........:.....+-. ye
We pay postage on Seeds sent by mail at catalogue prices on Packets, Ounces and Quarter-Pounds. When larger quantities are ordered to be sent
by mail, add for postage, 10c. per pound, When quarts are ordered, add 15c. per quart cu Peas, Beans and Corn, and 10c. per quart on Onion Sets.
QUANTITY. NAMES OF ARTICLES WANTED. TOTAL PRICE.
Amount carried over,
en —
QUANTITY. NAMES OF ARTICLES WANTED. TOTAL PRICE.
Amount brought forward,
If you will kindly send us names and addresses of your friends and neighbors who buy
aOR EC Sa abana \Seeds or Poultry Supplies, we will take pleasure in mailing them our catalogue.
stance.
This is for field planting, and where plants and roots are stated, it is necessary to have them ready beforehand.
Jieates the distance that the plants should stand in the rows, and : t
The fifth column indicates maturity from the time plants are planted in the field, or seed is sown in the field.
e last column is the approximate weight of seeds and not products. Time of planting and maturity is for latitude of Richmond.
Planting, Maturity and Weight Table.
The third
column
where seed is sown they should be thinned out to this
Also note that
VARIETY.
tichokes—Tubers..............--
paragus—Seed
_ paragus—Roots
ans—-Dwarf Snap
J afm MA) ia a a) es mye
bbage Seed—(Early)............
| bbage Seed—(Late)
| bbage Plants—(Late)..........
| rrot
_ lery—Seed
' lery—Plants
_ sver—Red and Mammoth
so 6) 6 eile = s
Sin miolwim) © ale (6) a)0) (= © ee 0) \0 (56
CONC CET ORS RICHES: OCHO DET EEE
Sualimialeieie, elle lac ie, <\'e wm (eo « ote
iS @e—Pield (drills)................
en—Field (checked)
- cumber
| @ Plant—Seed
' ¢ Plants
i) ASS Seed—(Light)..............
. ass Seed
| le—Spring
- le—Winter
(Lawn)
4 ttuce—Plants
i
i auskmelen or Cantaloupe
) :lon—W ater
| tlet—German
| ts—Spring
'ts—W inter
}tions—For large bulbs...........
}ttons—For sets........
SMR ESE ee ee cops sk gs a ee a
i) bbage Plants—(Early)............
» ass Seed—(Timothy).. ee ee
ae WATT DIMA. .... 0-5 eee ee el
|| = aS 0 5 Se ea
|i ° 2S ..6¢6000 35h
}as—Garden Smooth.............
‘as—Garden Wrinkled.........
‘as—Canada Field
Ree ee
Wpper—Seed.........
epper—Plants........
»tatoes—Early
»tatoes—Late
‘rghum—For Fodder... ___.
'rghum—(In drills)... _..
imach—(In drills).........
-Osinte
Pimato—Seed........
oMato—Plants.. .
Sey
Time to
Sow or
Plant.
Mech. and Apr. |
Mech. and Apr.
Feb., Mch.
and Nov.
Apr. to Sept.
May June and |
July
May and June
June and July
May and June
May and June
Aug. to Nov.
Feb. to Aug.
Apr., May, June
June to
Aug. 15th
Feb., Mch.,
Apr. and Sept.
May, June, July
Meh. April, Nov.
July and Aug.
Mch. to June
Feb. and Mch.
July and Aug.
Feb., Mch. and
July to Nov. 1
Feb., Mch. and
July to Nov. 1
Feb., Mch. and
Aug. to Nov. 1
July to Nov.
Apr. to July 10
Apr. to July 1
Apr. to July 1
Apr. to July
Feb. and Mch.
May and June
Feb. to Apr. 10
*Peb. and Mch.
*Peb and Mch.
*Reb. to May 1
Aug. to Nov. 1
Feb. to May
Feb. to June and
Aug. to Nov.
May and June
May and June
May to Aug. 1
Mech. and Apr.
Aug., Sept., Oct.
Apr. and May
Mch. and Apr.
Mch. and Apr.
Feb. to May
and Sep. and Oct.
Mch, and Apr.
May and June
Feb. to May
Mch. to May
Feb. to May and
in Nov.
May to Aug. 1
Feb. and Meh.
May and June
Mch and Apr.
June and July
May 10, June 15
May and June
Feb to May and
Aug. and Sept.
Feb. to Oct.
Aug. to Dee.
Mech. to May 10
May and June
May and June
Feb., Mch., Apr.
and Aug. to Nov.
Feb., Mch., Apr.
and Aug. to Nov.
Apr., May, June,
May and June
May and June
Feb. to June
May to July
July 1 to
Sept. 15th
July 1 to Sept. 15
Aug. to Nov.
Sept. to Nov. 15
| 24% to 38 ft.
Distance
of Rows
Apart.
3 ft.
18 in.
6 to § ft.
33 litte
4 ft.
21% to 3 ft.
Siite
Broadcast
Broadcast
1146 to 2 ft.
2% to 3 ft.
Broadcast
Broadeast
Broadcast
Broadcast
Broadcast
Broadeast
Broadcast
3 to 3% ft.
3% to 4% ft.
3% to 4 ft.
4 to 5 ft.
Broadcast
Sante
Broadcast
Broadeast
Broadeast
Broadcast
Broadcast
Broadcast
18 to 24 in.
4 to 61t.
8 to 10 ft.
Broadcast
Broadcast
Broadcast
2% to 3 ft.
15 to 24 in.
12 to 18 in.
18 to 24 in.
1% to 2 ft.
Suliue
33 tithe
3) titi
Broadcast |
Broadcast
Broadcast
30 in. |
244 to 3 ft. |
24% to 3 ft.
3 ft.
8 to 10 ft.
Broadcast |
Broadcast |
Broadcast
1% to 2 ft.
Broadcast
3 sitk
15 to 18 in.
Broadcast
4 ft
Broadcast
4 ft.
2 ft.
Broadcast
Broadcast
Broadcast
{
Distance of |
Plants in |
Rows.
18 in.
4 in.
12 to 15 in. |
3 to 6 in.
18 in. to 2 ft.}
3) ite
12 in.
6 to 12 in.
Broadcast
Broadcast
4 in. |
6 in.
Broadcast
Broadcast
Broadcast
18 in.
PAD) BY 18h
3 to 4 in.
2 4KO) AE Th
6 to 12 in.
Broadcast
Broadeast
Broadcast
Broadcast
12 to 18 in.
12 to 18 in.
31% to 4 ft.
DP rite
Broadcast
Seats
Broadcast
Broadcast
Broadcast
Broadeast
Broadcast
Broadcast
& to 12 in.
4 to 6 ft.
8 to 10 ft.
Broadcast
Broadcast
Broadcast
eheliatekere)iaj (aim «etal
4 in.
15 to 18 in.
15 to 18 in.
15 to 18 in.
Broadcast
Broadcast
Broadcast
18 in.
15 to 18 in. |
15 to 18 in.
18 to 24 in. |
8 to 10 ft.
Broadcast
Broadeast
Broadcast
3 to 4 in.
Broadeast
4 to 6 in.
9
ho
in.
Broadcast
3 to 4 ft.
8 to 10 in.
2to3 ft. |
Broadeast |
3 to 4 ft.
4 in.
Broadcast
Broadcast
Broadcast
Quantity to Sow
or Plant Per
Acre.
6 to 8 bus.
8 to 10 lbs.
4,000 to 7,000 |
1 bu.
4 to % bu.
1 Peck
Y{ to % bu.
144 bu.
1 to 1% bu.
1 to 1% bu.
6 to 8 lbs.
5 to 6 lbs.
34 to 1 bu.
8 ozs.
6 ozs.
8,000 to 10,000
6,000 to 8,000
3 to 4 lbs.
3 lbs.
15,000 to 25,000
10 to 12 lbs.
8 to 10 lbs.
25 lbs.
20 lbs.
4 to 8 qts.
6 to 8 qts.
4to6 ats.
2 to 3 lbs.
6 ozs.
5,000 to 6,000
2 bus.
15 lbs.
60 to 80 lbs.
8 to 10 lbs.
3 to 4 lbs.
1 lb.
20,000 to 40,000
2 Ibs.
2 lbs.
1 to 1% bus.
1% to 2 bus.
2 bus.
8 to 10 lbs.
4 to 5 lbs.
30 to 40 lbs.
5 to 10 bus.
5 to 7 lbs.
1 bu. to 14% bus.
114 to 2 bus.
1% to 2 bus.
1% bus.
1% bus.
6 Oz.
10,000 to 14,000 |
8 to 12 bus.
8 to 12 bus.
7,000 to 8,000
2 lbs.
20 lbs.
8 to 10 lbs.
1 to 1% bus.
6 to 8 lbs.
14% to 2 bus.
1 peck
20 lbs.
40 lbs.
3 lbs.
3 to 5 lbs.
4,009 to 5,000
6 ozs.
2,809 to 4,000 |
1 to 1% lbs.
2 lbs.
50 lbs.
1 to 2 bus.
|
June 20
|\No. of
lbs. o
Ready to Use. Seed
Per
Bu.
Oct. 50 Ibs
3 years 60 Ibs
DLVCATS ~ Pualieietiees
8 Weeks 60 lbs
10 Weeks 60 lbs
10 Weeks | 60 lbs
Oct. 60 lbs
Sept. 60 lbs
Sept. 60 lbs
June 48 Ibs
2 Months | 20 lbs
Oct. 20 lbs
| Oct. 48 lbs
| May, June, July | 54 lbs
| Oct. and Nov. | 54 lbs
| May, Jun., July |......
Octzand Nove | 25.
60 days | 28 lbs
Nov. 37 lbs
INGviceee pac ee
June of next year 60 lbs
June of next year 60 lbs
May of next year | 60 lbs
May of next vear | 60 lbs
2to3 months 44to56
4 months | 56 lbs.
3 to 4 months | 56 lbs
214% months 40 lbs
3 to4months | 40lbs
ROCESS ln onaee
June of next vear | 14 lbs
July of next year| 45 lbs
8 to 10 weeks | 20lbs
4 to 6 weeks 56 lbs
Nov. 54 lbs
2to3 months | 35lbs
ApMONtS me ayes
214 to 3 months | 32 lbs
3 months 32 lbs
60 days 50 lbs
July 1st 32 lbs
Jun. 20 to July 1 | 32 lbs
days | 48 lbs
July and Aug. | 40 lbs
July and Aug. | 40lbs
May and June | 32lbs
Oct. | 18 lbs
Nov. 22 lbs
8 weeks 60 lbs
8 to 10 weeks 56 lbs
June 60 Ibs
3 months 60 lbs
July and Aug. | 28!bs
JuilyasancdsAntcaeals eee
June and July | 60lbs
Oct. and Nov. | 60lbs
Septcae) arlene
Oct. | 24 Ibs
24 to 40 days | 50 lbs.
6 to 8 weeks | 56 lbs
June 56 lbs.
Oct. 18 lbs
Sept. and Oct. | 59 Ibs.
Nov. 50 lbs.
60 days 48 lbs.
60 days 48 lbs.
July 26 lbs.
Aug. to Oct. 46 lbs.
Sept. to Oct. 35 lbs.
Jun. 20 until Frost! 20 lbs.
une 2 Osundilefrosti. os.
114% to 2 months | 56 the
| 14% to 2 months | 46 lbs.
| May of next year | 50 Ibs.
60 lbs.
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