Catalogue for 1913

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Greeting

E take pleasure in presenting herewith our Annual Catalogue with
\ \ revised description and prices.

We are grateful for the liberal patronage which we have enjoyed,
and which we have aimed to merit by promptness and supplying stock at
lowest prices consistent with the quality of goods offered.

It 1S our aim to carry about everything in the seed line in its season.
The term ‘everything’ does not mean to include all the novelties that are
being constantly brought out, but does mean the standard varieties that suc-
ceed over a wide range of territory, and have proven reliable year after year.

We do not decry the bringing out of worthy new varieties, but there are
a great many novelties offered in order to secure fancy prices that will not
compare favorably with older varieties.

The matter in our Catalogue is prepared with the thought of appealing
to those who can appreciate honest descriptions and illustrations. We en-
deavor to tell the truth about every thing we sell, with no attempt to catch
the unsuspecting by exaggeration.

READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY

TERMS:—Early orders will be booked for spring shipment, when one-
fourth in cash is sent with the order. Remainder to be sent at shipping
time. Orders for immediate shipment must be accompanied by the cash.

REFERENCES:—Any Bank or Business Firm in Greenville, or Dun’s and
Bradstreet’s Commercial Agencies.

SUBSTITUTION: —We never substitute unless so requested by purchaser-
If we cannot fill your order we will return your remittance promptly.

} SHIPPING FACILITIES:—Greenville has the Pennsylvania, Big Four and
Cincinnati Northern and Ohio Electric Railways. The Adams, United States
and American Express Companies

How To SEND MONEY:—Send money at our risk by Post Office Money
Order, Draft, Express Money Order or Registered Letter. Small sums less
than one dollar may be sent in one or two cent postage stamps.

Orders will be booked as received and shipped in regular order, as soon
as weather will permit. Most seeds can be shipped in cold weather, outside
of seed potatoes. We assume no responsibility while goods are in transit.
When we have delivered the goods to the railroad, our responsibility ceases.

All freight and express charges to be paid by the purchaser.

ke="Do Not Fail to Give Explicit Shipping Directions:—If your express
office and freight station are different from post office, so state in your order.

We guarantee the safe arrival of all seeds sent by mail. Claims made
that seed is not good is often the result of causes for which the seed is not
responsible. The very best seed may fail to give satisfaction from imperfect
preparation of the seed bed. May be sown too deep, too shallow, in too dry
or wet soil, or insects may destroy the plant before it shows above ground.
For these and many other reasons it is impossible to guarantee seed under
all conditions and while we exercise the greatest care to have only the best
seed, we give no warranty, expressed or implied as to description, quality,
productiveness or any other matter of seeds we send out and we will not in
any way be responsible for the crop. We aim only to sell the best seed and
could not afford to put out seed of doubtful vitality or purity.

MACE & MANSFIELD,

620 Broadway GREENVILLE, OHIO.

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Mace & Mansfield’s
Illustrated Seed Catalogue

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ALFALFA

HIS season we give Alfalfa the first place in our catalogue.
Alfalfa should have first place on every farm and it will have when
farmers learn its real value.
It is no more difficult to secure a stand of Alfalfa than other Clover and
when once established the farmer is independent of other Clovers which so
often fail to catch.

A home field of Alfalfa producing better than 4 tons of cured hay per acre in 1912

There is no forage plant capable of withstanding drouth, and flourish
and keep green during long periods of dry weather as Alfalfa. The roots
penetrate very deeply into the subsoil and for this reason well adapted to dry
sections, but doing well anywhere on well drained soil. The United States
Department of Agriculture says: ‘‘There is no State in the Union in which
Alfalfa cannot be successfully grown.’’

Alfalfa is a perennial plant lasting many years under proper treatment,
and may be cut three times each season, when once established—one seeding
lasting many years.

All stock is fond of it. When used for pasture it should never be
closely cropped. It will produce from 3 to 5 tons per acre. The leaves are
valuable as wheat bran pound for pound. It does not impoverish the soil

but enriches it.
Too much cannot be said in favor of Alfalfa as it has brought unbounded

prosperity to large sections of the West. An Alfalfa field is well worthy of

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all the care and expense required to produce it. It requires thick seeding,
15 to 20 pounds per acre. Can be sown from May to early August on
thoroughly prepared soil. Seeding to Alfalfa is where thoroughness pays.
Have your land plowed early and harrowed at brief intervals to destroy the
young weeds that start after each going over.

Before sowing the seed, have your soil smooth and free from clods as a
garden should be. Have the seed covered but not deep. When the plants
have grown large enough the first season, it is best to clip them with a
mower leaving the clippings on the ground for protection to the young
plants.

We desire to again impress upon the prospective Alfalfa grower the im-
portance of a thoroughly prepared seed bed as free from weeds and grass as
it is possible to have it, and upon well drained land either natural or arti-
ficially drained. It is our observation that our customers have more largely
failed at this point than any other. Remember that success means more
than almost any other crop and you can afford to give more labor to thorough
preparation.

Alfalfa ought to succeed wherever red clover does well and it would
hardly be necessary to lime the soil where red clover thrives. On other soils
lime no doubt will be helpful.

Land intended for Alfalfa can be manured a year in advance of seeding,
to great advantage, or a liberal application of Commercial Fertilizer, rich in
potash and phosphoric acid at the time of seeding, or, perhaps, both would
be better.

As to nurse crop, our customers at home who have obtained best results,
have done so without nurse crop, but upon land most thoroughly fitted,
and June to August seeding.

Alfalfa should be cut for hay when about one-tenth of the heads are in
bloom or at the time when the new growth is again starting from the crown.
The bloom is purple. We handle two grades only.

Our stock of Alfalfa Seed is Montana Dry Land grown and our Premium
Brand is the finest and hardiest seed obtainable anywhere.

Price for Premium Brand, 1 fbh., by mail postpaid, 40c.; by express or
freight, 1! ths, 30e5 101th. $2257, 20 be bt 25 ote pl Zaa0:

Price for Choice Brand, also American grown, 1 fb., by mail, postpaid,
35c.; by express or freight, 1 fb., 25c.; 10 th., $2.00; 20 tb., $4.00; 1 bu., $11.40.

MILLET

German Millet

UCH superior to the Common Millet, as it will produce double the
M crop. Made at the right time, if makes a sweet, nutritious hay.
Claimed by those who ought to know, as being equal to good Tim-
othy. Should be cut when just in full bloom. Requires about one bushel of
seed to the acre.
Price by express or freight, per bu., of 50 th., $1,590,

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Hungarian Millet (Dark Seed)

Sometimes called Hungarian Grass. Many regard this as being superior
to Millet, being about one week earlier. Hungarian Millet does not grow
as coarse as some other varieties, and for this reason makes finer hay.

Price by express or freight, per bu., of 50 tb., $1.50.

SEED CORN

DARKE COUNTY EARLY MAMMOTH

HIS is a most reliable Early Yellow Dent Corn. The stalks are well
ai proportioned, being short, heavy, close jointed, and leafy. We believe
- the Darke County Early Mammoth will stand more knocks and unfav-
orable weather conditions than most varieties.
os Fhis variety was first introduced by us in 1895 and it has grown in favor
‘ year by year. We honestly believe it has no superior as a field crop and by
bringing large returns in dollars and cents to the grower. After all, is it not
bushels we are after in order.that the crop be a profitable one? Or, is it

Crate of Darke County Early Mammoth

fancy ears that score high by the Score Card? We are by no means opposed
to the fancy ears or score card, but it appears to the writer that too much is
being made of high scoring corn ofttimes grown at the expense of yield.

It is true that an ear of corn that is cylindrical in shape, straight rows,
with kernels nicely grown over the tip and well closed in about the shank, is
pleasing to the eye. We do not now recall whether we have seen any reports
of experiments along the line as to whether these fancy scoring ears are
more productive than those not scoring so high. We very much question
whether they would. Unless these ears have an inherent tendency to larger

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yields they would not. If these fancy ears are the result of favorable envi-
ronment then the yield might prove even less.

What the corn grower wants is a variety of corn that grows a strong,
vigorous and well developed stalk capable of producing a large and well ma-
tured ear. A variety of corn with these inherent tendencies will produce
ears and not nubbins. A type of corn that will yield the most bushels per
acre of well ripened sound corn under all conditions is surely the best for
seed purposes. is

We fear we would be doomed to disappointment if we strove to grow ears
with only straight rows. Is it not a fact that an ear with crooked rows will
have just as much corn and just as good as the straight rows? Is it not also
true that the ear with the straight rows is an exception and not a rule? Not
ten per cent of any variety would show straight rows.

We would not want to be understood as being opposed to the most care-
ful selection of seed corn, but do decry the false idea that an ear of corn is
scored for merit, solely on its ability to fit the score card without any ref-
erence as to the yield. The score card does not go to the root of the mat-
ter—the yield, but looks to the surface only.

This variety was first introduced by us eighteen years ago. It has been
constantly grown by us and by the most careful and pains-taking selection,
has grown better each year. We have watched its record here at home and
in other sections of the country and our confidence and knowledge has
grown in its ability to make good in yield, in earliness, as a fodder crop and
its soundness of matured corn. Matures in 100 to 120 days depending, of
course, somewhat on the character of the season. The ear is of good size,
from 18 to 22 rows, largely 20 to 22 rows, medium size red cob, kernels a
golden yellow and generally smooth, though an occasional ear may be in-
clined to roughness. The ear is cylindrical in shape, holding its size re-
markably well from butt to tip. The rows are set closely upon the cob, grain
growing well over the tip and closely about shank, making it easy to break
off. The kernels are wedge-shaped, fitted close at cob and top of rows.

The grain elevator people say that the Darke County Early Mammoth
ranks at the head when it comes to shelling and weighing and soundness of

ears. 2

Ear Characteristics and their Relation to Yield

Attention is called to Bulletin No. 212 of the Ohio Agricultural Experi-
ment Station, showing different ear characteristics, such as long and short
ears, shape of ear, cylindrical and tapering, and their relation to yield.

Note where the Darke County Early Mammoth stands for yield.
The relation of length of ears to yield for 1909 is as follows:—

Darke County Early Mammoth, long ears, yield per acre : 5 oN) lobe
Darke County Early Mammoth, short ears, yield per acre = SZeDu
Clarage, long ears, yield per acre d : : : 84 bu.
Clarage, short ears, yield per acre ; k 3 : 79 bu.
Leaming, long ears, yield per acre 5 : : 94 bu.
Leaming, short ears, yield per acre 90 tae
Reid’s Yellow Dent, long ears, yield per acre : , 88 bu.

Reid’s Yellew Dent, short ears, yield per acre : : ; 82 bu.

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1908
Darke County Early Mammoth, long ears, yield per acre 78 bu.
Darke County Early Mammoth, short ears, yield per acre 73 bu.
Clarage, long ears, yield per acre 3 : 68 bu.
Clarage, short ears, yield per acre : ; 67 bu.
Leaming, long ears, yield per acre 73: Dit.
Leaming, short ears, yield per acre 69 bu.

The relation of shape of ear to yield 1909

Darke County Early Mammoth, cylindrical ears, yield per acre 93 bu.
Darke County Early Mammoth, tapering ears, yield per acre ; 93 bu.
Leaming, cylindrical ears, yield per acre : 91 bu.
Leaming, tapering ears, yield per acre : 91 bn.
Reid’s Yellow Dent, cylindrical ears, yield per acre 90 bu.
Reid’s Yellow Dent, tapering ears, yield per acre : 86 bu.

Bare Tips as Against Filled Tips

Three years’ test shows the yield from filled tips seed gave an increased
yield over bare tips seed.

Rough as Against Smooth Dented Ears

The relation of yield of rough and smooth types af the same variety
shows the smooth type to outyield the rough. The test covered a period of
five years. Tests also show heavy ears, (not always largest) gave larger
yield than light weight ears and that weight of ears was a better indication
of high yielding seed ears than per cent. of grain.

Our shelled corn is first-class in every respect. -The best selected from
the fields at husking time. The corn is all carefully tipped by hand, and
any ears not fit for seed are rejected.

Ear corn is shipped in a special crate holding just 68 pounds. No order
for ear corn will be accepted for fractions of bushels.

Price of the DARKE CoUNTY EARLY MAMMOTH Seed Corn in the ear, 68
pounds net, per crate, $2.50. Shelled, 1 pk., $1.00; 4 bu., $1.50; 1 bu., 56 h.,
$2.25; 1 bag, 23 bu., $5.50; 2 bags, 5 bu., $10.00. Bags free.

Improved Leaming

One of the old standard varieties, probably planted over a wider area
than any other variety. Under favorable conditions will mature in 100 to 110
days. Ear is tapering,medium in length, kernels smooth and firm on the
cob, deep yellow or orange color, and good length. Cob red, of medium size.
The Leaming is adapted to a great variety of soils, producing unusually well
on light land.

Price, shelled only: Peck, 75e:; 1 bu., 56 ib.; $2.00; 23 bu., $4.50; 5 bu.,
$8.75.

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Reid’s Yellow Dent

This is the standard variety in much of the corn growing sections in the
West. Originated in Ohio more than sixty years ago. By careful selection
and breeding for so many years has resulted in a very uniform type of ears.
Very uniform as to color, shape of ear and grain. Somewhat lighter in color
than some varieties of yellow corn. Its uniformity of color makes it at-
tractive, Price, shelled only: Peck 75c.: 1. bu., 56 ib., $2.00 23 bu 94250-F 5

bu., $8.75.
POTATOES

UR late varieties of potatoes are all home grown. The early varieties
are largely home grown, except the Early Ohio. In this variety we
have both home and Wisconsin grown.

We are often asked whether our stock is free from.scab, our answer is
this: While our seed is always treated with corrosive sublimate to prevent
scab, yet we cannot in truth say that our stock is absolutely free from scab.

We candidly believe our stock is as free from scab as any growers.

Our customers will note that there is a heavy reduction in price of seed
from last season, and their orders ought to be liberal as to quantity.

IRISH,COBBLER

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IRISH COBBLER

HE Irish Cobbler is a chunky, cream white potato with netted skin. It
is the very best extra-early potato grown. Quality extra fine. This
variety is displacing many of the heretofore standard varieties. It is

fast becoming the favorite with market gardeners. The Cobbler is a heavy
yielder and the vines are strong, rank and vigorous. It seems better adapted
to dry seasons and dry climates than Early Ohio on account of its strong
root system. Order this variety early, as there is always an immense de-
mand for it. Every season we sell out our entire supply of this variety first.
Price of IRISH COBBLER, by freight or express: Peck, 75c.; 1 bu., 60 ib.,
$1.50; 1 baw. 150 tes., net, $3.00; 2 ‘bags, $5.75; 5 bags or more at $2.75
per bag.

EARLY SIX WEEKS MARKET

POTATO of the Ohio class, introduced by Everett, of Indiana, a few
A years ago, as the earliest potato in existence.

. We would not want to be so reckless as to say that you can have
potatoes six weeks from planting. Some seedsmen have made such claims,
but they are to say the best, very absurd. However, we can truthfully say,
it is an extra early variety: very popular, and has been grown very exten-
sively by gardeners. In general type and color it resembles the Early Ohio.

Price of EARLY SIx WEEKS MARKET, by freight or express: Peck, 60c.;
1 bia, S150, bi bag,. 150 s., net, $3.25: 2 bags, $6.00; 5 bags or more
at $2.85 per bag.

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EARLY OHIO

HE well known Old Early Ohio, the standard for earliness for many
years. Probably grown more widely than any other variety.
This strain of Early Ohio excels all other strains in vigorous growth,
smoothness, yield and earliness.
Price of EARLY OHIO, by freight or express: Peck, 60c.; 1 bu., 60 Ib.,
$1.50; 1 bag, 150 tbs., net $3.25; 2 bags, $6.00; 5 bags or more at $2.85
per bag.

SIR WALTER RALEIGH |

ONSIDERED by many as being the very best of Mr. Carman’s seed-
lings. It resembles the Carman No. 3 and Rural New Yorker. For |
yield, smoothness and fine appearance it has no superior and but few
equals. It grows a vigorous, purple, upright stalk with purple bloom. As
the Sir Walter yields a heavy crop of fancy, white tubers, farmers and grow-
ers will find this variety one of the most profitable crops that can be put in
rotation. Same shape as Carman.
Price of SIR WALTER RALEIGH, by freight or express: Peck, 50c.; 1 bu.,
$1.25; 1 bag, 150 ths. net, $2.75; 2 bags $5.25; 5 bags or more, at $2.50
per bag.

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OLDOERARLY- ROSE

HE Rose was the leading potato years ago. It is yet a favorite in many
localities, but has come into disfavor by reason of some dealers and
growers substituting the Late Rose and other red varieties.

We believe the seed we offer to be the true Early Rose. It certainly has
all the qualities of that once popular variety. Vines are rank, rich, dark
green. Quality, first-class.

Prices of EARLY ROSE, by freight or express: Peck 60c., 1 bu., 60 ibs.,
$1.50; 1 bag, 150 ibs. net $3.25; 2 bags or more, at $2.90 per bag.

CARMAN NO. 3

HIS variety is deservedly popular for general field culture and will be
an enduring monument to the late great potato specialist and brilliant
agricultural writer, Elbert S. Carman.

Experimental Stations and large growers give the Carman No. 3 a high
rating. Itis a very hardy variety and seems to do well under unfavorable
conditions and seasons. Not injured to any great extent by drouth, bugs and
blight. Tubers white, smooth and very uniform in size andshape. Quality,
very good.

Price of CARMAN NO
1 bag, 150 tbs. net, $2.75;

. 3 by freight or express: Peck, Gie.> Ty Bin, S25
2 bags $5.25; 5 bags or more, at $2.50 per bag.

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OATS

SWEDISH SELECT
F believe this is the very best va-
riety of oats in America to-day.
We distributed large quantities of these
Oats in 1909 and 1910, and there is no
comparison as to yield against any of
the old varieties: We Helieve mm ever:
case, the Swedish Select out-yielded
local varieties from 25 to 50 penicente
There are many once popular varieties
that do not come up to their former yield
of quality and one time vigorous healthy
growth.

The Swedish Select originated in
England with a Seed Company of Sci-
entific Breeders of Grain We feel con-
fident that the Swedish Select will suc-
ceed well everywhere. They are early,
pure white, plump grain, short and
thick, thin hull, heavy grain and heavy
yielder. Straw strong and vigorous.
Large branching heads. So far, the
Swedish Select is free from smutand rust.

At the Wisconsin Experimental
Station, of 36 varieties tested for years,
the Swedish Select was the most satis-
factory. At the South Dakota Station,
they were pronounced the greatest
drouth resister of all new plants.

Those who are dissatisfied with the
returns they have been getting from
other varieties of oats will do well to try
the Swedish Select. The low price
ought to induce a trial on every farm.

Price of SWEDISH SELECT, freight
or express: I°bu., 32 th., 90c.; 25 buy
22252 AO! ott) $8: 00: 20 Hud! or more, at
75c. per ener Bags free. .

BIG 4

One of the most popular of the older

varieties of oats. They are a large,
heavy white oat. Early, good, strong
straw and a good yielder. :

They are so well known that further
description seems unnecessary.

Price of Bic 4, freight or express: .
1:bu., 32 1.7 90e:- 25 bu:, $27:00;) tame
$7. 50: 20 bu. Ok more, at 70¢. per bushel.

_ Bags free.

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BARLEY

Champion Beardless (Spring)

HE Champion is an improved beardless variety. It is truly a beardless
barley and this alone is enough to recommend it, as it is pleasant to
handle. The straw can be fed to stock without fear of injury.

Peck, 60c.; 1 bu., 48tb., $2.00: 5 bu., at $1.90 per bushel.

Mandscheuri Bearded (Spring)

An early variety and the most productive of all Spring varieties and
more largely grown than any other. Will outyield the Beardless very much.
Peck, 60c.; 1 bu.. 48fb., $1.75; 5 bu. or more, $1.40 per bu.

SOY BEAN

Ito San or Early Yellow

GREAT soil enricher, valuable as a food for

hogs and cattle, both in the green and dry state.

The yield of green foliage is very heavy and
the beans will yield from 20 to 30 bushels per acre.

Soy Beans contain a very large amount of protein

and for that reason are very valuable as feed and at
the same time, the plant gathers nitrogen and enriches
the soil. Sow after corn planting when the ground is
warm. For pasture, soiling or hay, sow about one
, bushel per acre.
Peck, 85c.; bushel, $3.00.

Dwarf Essex Rape

The greatest of all forage plants for sheep and hogs. It is easily grown
and perfectly hardy and possesses remarkable fattening properties. The
plant is arank grower and any good corn land will grow heavy crops. It
does well also sown with oats. After the oats are cut the Rape comes on
rapidly. Sow any time from Spring to the time the corn is laid by, at the
trate of 6 pounds per acre. Ours is the true improved Dwarf Essex Rape.

By mail, postpaid, 1 fb. 20c. Express or freight, 1 tb., 15c.; 10fb., $1.00;
25 th., $2.50.

COW PEAS

New Era

OMEWHAT similar to the Whip-Poor-Will variety but earlier and
more upright in growth. Considered the best variety for the North.
The New Era variety can be sown after wheat and make a good crop

of hay. However we recommend earlier sowing when possible.
Peck, 90c.; bushel, $3.25.

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Canada Field Peas

Valuable for hay, pasture or fertilizer. They can be grown anywhere
and will succeed on very thin soils, which they quickly improve.

Sown with oats, they make more and better hay and pasture. Should be
sown, 1 bushel of peas and 13 bushels of oats per acre. Sown at intervals
of one or two weeks, can have a succession of forage right along.

Per bushel of 60 ths. $3.25.

Mangel Wurzels, or Stock Beets

Every one who keeps but a single cow should grow these for winter feed.
Equally good for poultry.

Golden Tankard or Mammoth Long Red

By mail, postpaid, 1 oz. 10c.; zib. 20c.; 1 fb. 60c. By express or freight,

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BUCKWHEAT

Silver Hull

HE best variety to grow. It ripens early and is a heavy yielder on all
fi kinds of soil. Seldom injured by drouth. The berry ‘is’ light gray
in color. The flour is white and more nutritious than the common sorts.

Peck, 50e.: bits; S0%Ibs, $150:

SORGHUM OR SUGAR CANE

Early Amber

HE earliest variety and almost invariably ripens seed when piantes in
May. The seed itself is valuable for poultry feed.
By express or fretoht, 10 ib; G0 wt Ga 150 ib. ge 7

Early Orange

Larger and heavier in growth than the early Amber, but requires a little
longer time to mature. Prices same as Early Amber.

Broom Corn---Improved Evergreen
This is the leading variety. By mail, postpaid, 1 tb., 25c. By express or
freight, 1 th., 15c. Six pounds, enough for 1 acre 60c.

Kafhr Corn (White)

Largely grown in the South and West and now coming into favor in
other sections.

It is a variety of Sorghum cultivated for both forage and grain. Grows
5 or 6 feet high with many broad blades from the ground up.

It is easily grown and makes the best of fodder for horses and cattle.
The grain is also fine for poultry or stock. Do not seed until ground is
warm. Sow in rows 23 to 33 feet apart and cultivate same as corn. Five to
ten pounds will seed an acre if sown in rows and about one-half bushel if
broadcast. |

By mail, postpaid, 1 fb., 25c. Express or freight, 1 fb., 15c.; 10 tb., 50c.;
25) Th.,, SL.00;5 50 the, $150.

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GRASS AND CLOVER SEED

E can furnish our customers any kind of Grass Seed The prices
named herewith are what we can sell strictly choice seed for at the
time this catalogue goes to press. Should the price either decline or

advance, we will always give full value for the money sent us. Prices usu-
ally hold good for a season, but prices on Clover Seed are so unsettled that
it is impossible to quote now with any assurance that they would hold good
for the season. Prices quoted are for choice grades that will be sure to
please. We furnish new cotton bags free when order is for one bushel or
more of grass seed.

Kentucky Blue Grass

Strictly fancy, pure Kentucky Blue Grass, not mixed or adulterated with
Canadian or other cheap grasses. Agriculturally, it 1s considered the best
of all pasture grasses; however, it is not such a general purpose grass as
Red Top.

By mail postpaid, 1 fb., 35c.- by express or freight, 1 tb., 30c.; 5 th., $1.00;
Mites, $2,005) bu., 14° th, $2.75.

Red Top

Fancy, clean seed, same grade as the Blue Grass. Red Top is particu-
larly adapted to wet soil, making a sod much quicker than Blue Grass and
will stand more tramping and washing.

By mail postpaid, 1 fb., 35¢.; by express or freight, 1 ‘tb., 30c: 10 tb $2.00
$*bu.7 14-i0s, $2.75:

Timothy

Most popular of all grasses for hay, and the
standard by which other hay is compared. Does
best on a moist, rich soil. On thin land the
yield 1S apt to be light.. The best results are
had by sowing a mixture of Timothy, Clover
and Red Top. Choice seed, $2.50 per bushel.

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English or Perennial Rye Grass

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In England this grass holds about the same
position as Timothy in the United States. Good
for pastures and meadows. The seed is heavy
and very quick to start. It is a valuable lawn
grass where quick results are sought.

By mail, ciate Din, 20e-> by express or ireisht: 1. ib.,-25c.;.-10 ib.,
$1.50; 1 bu., 24 ib., $3.00.

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Lawn Grass Mixture

This we prepare ourselves from grasses best suited to produce a thick
turf. We use only the best and cleanest seed that can be obtained. Sow 1
pound to every 300 square feet.

By. mail, postpaid, 1 th., 40c.; 3 lb., $1.00: By freight or express alane,
S5c.: 5 _th., $L-50% 10° Iby;. $2.50: lebas, 205 tbe. $4.50:

dle States for hay and pasture. We are right
in the clover seed section and in position to
supply the trade with first-class seed.

Will furnish samples and quote market
price at any time.

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acini Red Clover, Medium
Nee Ru) (es This is common or June Clover,the clover
Ph ED “eo ~, ge of commerce. This clover is one of the most
Canta Ns SN valuable farm crops of the Eastern and Mid-
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Mammoth Clover---Sapling or English

Like common or Medium Red Clover, but
of larger and later growth. Largely grown to
build up exhausted land and for its sure and

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i ae NR f seed. If hay is not an object i
WI) “A | i \ arge crop of seed. ay 1s not an object in —
i ay growing Clover, then the Mammoth will

surely give the most profitable returns, in quickly bringing up rundown soil.

Crimson Clover

This is an annual clover grown quite largely in the Eastern States. We
have grown it successfully. We think it is not appreciated as a cover crop
as it should be. We do not, however recommend it especially to take the
place of Red Clover.

Sown in early fall, as it should be, it will make a larger growth than any
other kind of grass. It can be sown in standing corn at the last cultivation,
and if season 1s at all favorable, it will make a heavy growth before winter.
There is no loss of fertility, as there would be by ground lying bare through
the winter. It is the most rapid grower of all the clovers, and a great soil
enricher. Market price.

Alsike Clover

This is the hardiest variety of clover known and the best to sow with
other grasses either for hay or pasture. The plant is perennial and does not
winter kill, being very hardy doing equally well on dry or wet soils. Does
better on wet land than any other clover. The stems are more slender and
longer than red Clover and when sown with other grasses, it forms a thick
undergrowth and largely increases the yield. Market price.

MACE & MANSFIELD’S ILLUSTRATED SEED CATALOGUE 15

FERTILIZERS FOR ALL CROPS

T has always been a source of much satisfaction to us that wherever our
goods have been used, they have met with unstinted praise from our
customers. This has proven to us the merits of our goods. We are large >

users of Commercial Fertilizers on our own farms in the production of first-
class seeds, and the several brands we place upon the market are our own
formulas, and are the results of many years’ tests and experiments. We
have always tried to produce the best line of Commercial Fertilizers manu-
factured, for such crops as we recommend them. Those here described can
not be excelled for fine mechanical condition and high grade materials used
in their production. It is not necessary to argue the importance of intelli-
gent fertilization. In these days of rapid crop rotation, the land requires
food just as much as your stock. In short, feed the land and the land will
feed you. Do not compare our goods with the cheap goods with which you
have been most sadly disappointed. The first rain has washed away just the
elements the soil and crop needed.

OUR BRANDS

Mace’s Prize taker Tobacco
and Potato Special |

AERO Talli eee ee Oo 2
Available Phosphoric Acid. 8 to 10
‘otal Phosphoric Acid. .10°" to 12
RObasin giscse Ol ge ok we Ese tor. 5

This is a fine, highly concen-
trated form of Commercial Fertilizer,
especially adapted for tobacco,
potatoes, fruit and all kinds of gar-
den truck.

Big Crop-Maker and Potash

Available Phosphoric Acid.... 10 to 12
Total Phosphoric Acid .......... 12 to. 13
ORAS cee eee ok 3 to 4

A very concentrated form of
available phosphoric acid and potash,
in fine drilling condition, used on
crops requiring a large percentage of
the minerals alone, phosphoric acid
and potash. An excellent brand for
the farmer to supplement and im-
prove stable manure.

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Perfection Crop-Maker and Potash

Available Phosphoric Acid .7 4 i257 ee a ce ae ee 1 tor 2
Total Phosphoric Acid iy 4.1 5 ee ae cies ae cee a 12 to 14
Potash Keg (©) ee se ase aes a Sa er a ae 2. tors

A good combination for clay soils, where potash is less needed and avail-
able phosphoric acid is largely required. A good fertilizer for oats and
other grain crops. Larger returns from stable manure can be had by using
the above mineral fertilizers. Both will be helped by the combination.

Tip-Top pa
Available Phosphoric Acid 2.0 2: : ecu monn ere. Mol oy iG)
Total ‘Phosphoric’ Acids. 0 6 ee ee eee AGy toy,
The very tip top in quality in the line of plain acid phosphate. A first-
class product where available phosphoric acid alone is needed.
Write us your requirements and we will be pleased to quote prices on
any brand.

SPRAYING MATERIALS

Scalecide (Pratt’s)
No good business man to-day will neglect fire insurance on his property.
No good fruit grower can afford to neglect spraying any more than he would
the insurance on his home. Scalecide will not injure fruit, bud or tree when
properly applied, but will absolutely smother the life out of the scale.

Prices sl. oatllot Carl cece cee, VE he Ie eee ta eae) LO)
LO? ere Oe OS Sa eee eee? Pere open! 6.00
30 ae ened ELIS 2c: 5 ee ENC ee iOS eae 15.00

One gallon Sealecide makes 16 gallons of spray. Spray when tree is
dormant and temperature is about 40 or above.

Sulfocide (Pratt’s)

This is a Soluble Sulphur Summer Spray, a new substitute for Bordeaux
Mixture, far surpassing it in effectiveness, durability and ease of application
at one half the cost or less.

The most non- by ous fungicide fee plant life—for rust, mildew, scab,
canker, brown rot,’ etc. Combined with paris green, it sticks better than
arsenate of lead, Souitrolling codling moth and all worms and chewing in-
sects on fruit and vegetables. Nothing superior to sulfocide for curculio.

For vegetables such as potatoes, tomatoes, egg-plant, cucumber, beans,
cantaloupes and all plants subject to blight, we mildew. Use one part of
Sulfocide to each 150 to 200 gallons of w atery= It mixes readily with a little
stirring in any proportion of cold water. -

Sulfocide does not wash off easily. After ten days of almost daily rains
it was plainly visible on apple leaves. No other fungicide will stand as
strong a test as this.

Price pinticam (20) to25 eallons Solttion)s == eee $ .50
1 quart can (40 to 50 gallons solution) ....... .. Saker eae eee 515
1 gallon can (150 to 200 gallons solution) <0. 2.00
Sigallon Kee es i Is toe eee eee eee 12.50

s0hand 50) ea llonmairell Swap eta alll Orie eee ees 1.00

MACE & MANSFIELD’S ILLUSTRATED SEED CATALOGUE 17

Paris Green

We carry nothing but strictly pure Paris Green. Price of Green varies
so from season to season that it is impossible to give prices at time our
Catalogue goes to press. Will always furnish at lowest possible price.

Dry Bordeaux Mixture (Leg¢gett’s)

Made to use in the Dry Powder Sprayers. It is made from same formula
as the Liquid Bordeaux, except that the water has been evaporated. For
potatoes apply 2 fb. Dry Bordeaux and 1 ib. lime dust per acre. For fruit
trees 1 ib. Bordeaux to 15 th. lime dust. Price: 1 tb. paper cartons, 25c.; 5tb.
for $1.00.

Dry Bordeaux Mixture and Paris Green Compound

Not only prevents blight but successfully kill bugs at-the same time.
For potatoes, apply 3 ibs. compound and 1 ib. lime dust per acre. Fruit
trees 1 t). Compound and 15 Ibs. lime dust per acre. Price: 1 th. paper car-
tons 30c. Four for $1.00.

SEED WHEAT

“In: Season ube
Red Wave, Gypsy, White Fultz, Economy, New Columbia, Harvest
King, Improved Poole, Rudy, Winter King and Red Wonder.

AN ACT

To Promote the Growing of Fruit Orchids

BE rr ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF OHIO:

Section 6441-1. Section 1. One year after the passage of this act each
owner or manager of an orchard consisting of ten or more fruit trees, shall
spray or cause to be sprayed, said trees one or more times during the period
from November first to April thirtieth, with some suitable preparation for
the destruction of the San Jose, oyster shell or scurvy scale.

Section 6441-2. Section 2. Whoever knowingly permits a violation of
this act shall be fined not less than twenty-five dollars nor more than one
hundred dollars for each year such spraying is not performed.

Si des VINING,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
HuGuH L. NICHOLS,
President of the Senate.
TimotTHy S:. HoGan,
Passed May 31, 1911. Attorney General.

The sectional numbers on the margin hereon are designated as provided
by law.

THE U. S. LIME-SULPHUR SOLUTION

Insures Improved Crops and Increased Yields

4 NHE value of Lime-Sulphur Solution as an Insecticide and a Fungicide
is due entirely to the actual combined Lime and Sulphur in Solution.
It is a clear, cherry colored liquid, free from sediment, works
through nozzles easily and spreads readily to all parts of tree,

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Every batch is carefully tested by chemists before it leaves the works.
Thus the consumer can feel assured that he is receiving an absolutely
uniform and satisfactory product.

Directions for Dormant Spray

To control San Jose Scale, Oyster Shell Scale and all sucking or scale in-
sects, use 1 gallon to 9 to 11 gallons water.

Apply thoroughly under good pressure after the leaves are off in the fall
or before the buds burst in the Spring.

Directions for Summer Spray

To control Scab, Leaf Spot and fungus diseases on apples and pears, use
1; gallons to 50 gallons water.

First application immediately after the leaf buds open and before the
blossoms are out. Second application within a week or ten days after
blossoms fall. Third application about two weeks after second application.

Arsenate of Lead-Paste can be used with the second and third applica
tions. 2 pounds to 50 gallons dilute U. S. Lime-Sulphur spray to control
Codling Moth.

To control Peach Brown Rot and Scab, use 2 quarts U. S. Lime-Sulphur
Solution to 50 gallons of water.

First application just after blossoms fall when shucks are shedding.
Second application about four weeks later or when peaches are about the
size of a walnut. Third application about one month before fruit ripens.

To control Brown Rot and Curculio upon plums and cherries, use 1
gallon U. S. Lime-Sulphur Solution to 50 gallons of water, application same
as for peaches.

U. S. Lime-Sulphur is considered preferable and has largely replaced
Bordeaux Mixture and other copper sprays because it can be used strong
enough to control the Fungi without serious injury to foliage or fruit.

To obtain the best results from these treatments, the material should be
applied thoroughly in a fine mist spray, at a pressure not less than 70 pounds.

The U. S. Lime-Sulphur Solution is manufactured here in Greenville in
one of the best equipped plants, and no better goods can be obtained any- ©
where. Prices very low.

5 (Gallon: Cats: 5. ee eee) Se eles Jesgitieagt Si tals mei eee ae a $ 1.80
10 Gallon Can: 2. ati PE PES A-EE)
50 ‘Gallon Barrel...) 3s er a a ee etn 12.50

Barnes’ Double Acting Barrel Spray Pumps
Figure 271

HESE pumps are designed on scientific principles and are the simplest

double acting spraying pumps on the market.

These are fitted with Brass Upper and Brass Lined Lower Cylinders,
Brass Plunger and Brass Valve Seats. All working parts that come in con-
tact with the liquid are made of brass These pumps work easy and are
thoroughly reliable. Each pump is fitted with a Jet Agitator.

Price complete (without barrel) with one lead, 5 feet of 4 inch 3 ply hose,
Vermorel nozzle, suction pipe, strainer and Jet Agitator and an 8-foot
extension tube, $9.85. With two leads, complete $11.85.

Figure 265

The body of this pump is a large air chamber and after the pump is under
pressure it will discharge a steady spray lasting two minutes or more with
one stroke of the handle.

Both of these pumps discharge haif the liquid on the up-stroke and half
on the down stroke of the handle.

Price complete (without barrel) with one lead, 5 feet of 3-inch 3 ply-hose,
_ Vermorel nozzle, suction pipe, strainer, Jet Agitator and an 8-foot extension

-tube, $11,75, With two leads, complete, $13.75.

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Barnes’ New Improved All-Brass

Perfection Spraying Pump

The Perfection is the simplest and
best Spraying Pump ever placed on the
market for the price. It is made of
seamless brass tubing without threads
on either end and is held firmly together
by a galvanized steel rod connected at
the top and bottom parts, and is per-
fectly tight.

Price, with 3 feet rubber hose and
vermorel nozzle, complete, $4.50.

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Leggett’s Champion Dry Powder
Duster

This implement has proved itself a ma-
GREENS TW 3 chine in its capacity to distribute a uniform
BONS OF PU IAIOE ae 5 and almost imperceptible quantity of Paris

: green or other powder, doing effective work
without injuring the foliage when used
properly. The dry method is rapidly su-
perseding liquid sprays. Price packed
ready for shipping, $8.00.

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__DUSTER._

Little Giant Duster

Similar to- ‘Champion Duster,’’ but smaller. Price packed ready for
shipping, $6.50...

Combined Doubleand Sin-
gle Wheel Hoe, Hill and
Drill Seeder. Packed
weight 50 tb. Price Com-
plete, $12.00
Combined Hill and
Drill Seeder (side
hoes and teeth only) $10.50
Hill and Drill Seed-
er only $9.00
Fertilizer attach-
ment, extra $4.00

New Mo’7el Seed
Dill

Packed weight 50 lbs.
No better;seed drill in

use. Regular in dis- Epp
charge, hidexon minidica- a Yi
tor is in plain sight, andg f-

the name ofthe principal \W
seeds are plainly shown
Not necessary to refer to
_atly, tablevordelenence,

: ees ice,- $8 CD. ieee

An Eight Year Old Alfalfa Plant

We solicit your orders for Alfalfa Seed,
because we know we have the very best dry
land, Montana grown Seed. The quality is fine

and lower in price than in 1912.

If in the Market for Alfalfa, Red
Clover, Mammoth Clover, Alsike Clover
or Timothy Seed, write us for samples
and prices.

MAcE & MANSFIELD
620 Broadway GREENVILLE, OHIO

SOME PUMPKIN

We are some
pumpkins in Darke
County.

It is a Darke
County boy, Dewey
Hanes, who is the
champion Corn
grower of Ohio.

With this great
record, producing
139 bushels Shelled
Corn on a single acre
of Darke County
dirt, he was the
hero of the Ohio
Corn Boys’ Special
on a trip to Wash-
ington with hun-
dreds of other boys
in charge of ‘‘Put’’
Sandles, that live wire and enterprising Secretary of the
Ohio State Board of Agriculture.

Two other Darke County Boys, each produced 101
bushels on a single acre, while seven other boys produced
an average of 90 bushels per acre.

All the above goes to show what can be done by right
methods and with Darke County varieties of Corn.

Darke County Varieties are Famous.

MaAcE & MANSFIELD

SHeedsimen
620 Broadway GREENVILLE, OHIO

Some Pumpkin. A Darke County Product

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