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Information and Suggestions to Customers
The world is now facing a SCARCITY OF FOOD PRODUCTS. This is realized
more definitely each day as farm products soar to the highest prices ever known. Market
gardeners, farmers, and food producers in general cannot supply all that will he needed this
year. The National and State Experiment Stations are urging a very heavy planting ; hut
one serious drawback to this is the scarcity of a great many of the ordinary varieties of seed.
The demand for seed will probably exceed the supply. If you delay ordering you are taking
the chance of not getting half your needs. We are stating to you the true conditions in a
spirit of co-operation. Write us at once, sending us your order, and we will use every effort
to fill same completely with our “ Sterling Quality ” Seeds.
Caution
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Orders
Remittances
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Gardeners
No Charge
for Packing
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Orders
Non-Warranty
“Sterling Quality” Seeds Eire the highest grade obtainable and
intended for the particular market gardener, florist and
individual. We do not sell to dealers. “Sterling Quality”
Seeds can be procured only directly from us.
tf We deliver “Sterling Quality” flower and vegetable seeds free to
any address in the United States when purchased by the packet,
ounce, half pound and pound.
<J Should be written on our order sheet or on a blank sheet separate
from letter, preferably in ink. Be sure to sign your name
and give your address.
<1 Can be safely sent by Bank Check, Post Office Order, Registered
Letter or Express Money Order. Postage Stamp remittances
taken in amounts less than $1.00.
<1 Will kindly remit the amount with their orders, or name business
references, as customary before opening new accounts.
Farmers* Clubs and Institutions purchasing Seeds in large
quantities should write for special prices. Send a list of quantities
and varieties required and we will return list promptly with
quotations.
<1 But bags billed at cost. If returned in good condition free of
expense, they will be credited at price charged.
<1 Will be given immediate attention.
Call Portland
624.
625.
<1 There are many contingencies constantly arising to prevent the
best seeds from giving satisfaction. We aim to supply only the best
quality of seeds and to be as represented; but it is impossible to
guarantee seeds under all circumstances. We give no warranty,
expressed or implied, as to description, quality or productiveness of
any seeds, bulbs or plants, and will not in any way be responsible
for the crop. If the purchaser does not accept the goods on these
terms, they are at once to be returned.
Prices quoted in our Catalogue are subject to change without notice
ALLEN, STERLING & LOTHROP
PORTLAND, MAINE
For Index of the Contents of this Catalogue Parcel Post Information
See Page 80 See Back Cover
1917 Catalogue fj^visw
“Sterling Quality” Seeds
(Garden, Field and Flower)
Louden Barn Equipment, Separators, Mechanical Milkers,
Farm and Garden Tools, Poultry and Dairy Supplies,
Plants, Fertilizers, etc., etc.
To Our Customers and Friends:
Owing to the extraordinary conditions now prevailing — prices in this catalogue
are subject to immediate change without notice. Prices will not be advanced, however,
unless the replenishing of stock at a higher cost, makes it absolutely necessary.
Of one fact our customers can be assured whatever the condition —
and that is, that the quality of our seeds will be maintained,
not sacrificed to make a low or popular price.
Our old customers know the quality of “Sterling Quality”
Seeds — to a prospective customer may we say, just send us a trial order
and you will receive, promptly, Seeds that are clean and neatly
packed — Seeds carefully tested — Seeds that are true to
name — in fact, “Sterling Quality” Seeds, the highest grade
obtainable.
Allen, Sterling & Lothrop
49 Exchange Street and 64 Market Street
Portland, Maine
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Allen, Sterling & Lothrop , Portland, Maine
GENERAL LIST OF
SELECT VEGETABLE SEEDS
WE PREPAY POSTAGE OR EXPRESS CHARGES ON ALL SEEDS ORDERED BY THE PACKET,
OUNCE, QUARTER POUND OR POUNDS.
ASPARAGUS
Sow the seeds thinly in
April or May in rows one
foot apart and one inch deep;
when the plants are well up,
thin to 3 or 4 inches apart in
the rows.
The next season plant in
rows 3 feet apart and 1 foot
in the rows, covering the
plants about 6 inches.
The soil should be thor-
oughly manured and
trenched, at least 2 feet.
One ounce will sow 50 feet
of drill.
Columbian Mammoth. A large white variety of fine
flavor. Pkt 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., X lb. 25c.
Conover’s Colossal. A standard sort of large size and
excellent quality. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., X lb. 20c.
Early Giant Argenteuil. An early variety, being ten
days earlier than the Palmetto, of larger size and
superior flavor. One of the finest sorts in cultivation
Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., lb. 30c.
Palmetto. A standard light green variety. Pkt. 5c., oz.
10c., 2 oz. 15c., X lb. 20c.
BEANS, Dwarf
Plant in light, warm soil in the spring, when danger
from frost is past, in drills from 2 to 3 feet apart, covering
about 2 inches deep. Sow every two weeks for a succes-
sion. Cultivate frequently until they blossom, but only
when dry.
One quart is sufficient for 100 feet of drill; 1 X bu. for
1 acre.
Pkts. 10c. each, prepaid. If other quantities are
wanted by mail, add at the rate of 5c. per qt., half pks.
and half bus. at pk. and bu. rates.
BEANS, Green Podded
Bountiful. Early and prolific, flat green pods, cook
tender. X pt. 10c., pt. 20c., qt. 35c., 2 qts., 65c.,
X pk. $1.30, pk., $2.50.
Burpee’s Improved Bush Lima. Compared with Bur-
pee’s Bush Lima, both pods and beans are very much
larger, while the beans, either green or dry, are nearly
twice as thick and ready to market eight to ten days
earlier. Pkt. 10c., pt. 20c., qt. 35c., X pk. $1.15,
pk. $2.50.
Goddard or Boston Favorite. Fine shell bean. Pods
and beans similar in color, larger and longer than
the Dwarf Horticultural. Very prolific. X pt. 10c.,
pt. 20c., qt. 35c., 2 qts. 70c., X pk. $1.30, pk. $2.50.
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FRENCH HORTICULTURAL DWARF.
This is a bean of the Horticultural type. Pods
remarkably large, many containing seven beans,
beautifully splashed with bright crimson. Never
spots or rusts. The vines are vigorous and pro-
ductive, inclined to send out runners, but do
not affect the bean in any way. Very popular
with market gardeners. X pt. 20 cts., pt. 35 cts.,
qt. 55 cts., X pk. $1.75, pk. $3.00.
Dwarf Horticultural. A fine shell bean with long green
pods, very productive. X pt. 10c., pt. 20c., qt. 35c.,
2 qts. 70c., X pk. $1.30, pk., $2.50.
Burpee’s Stringless Green Pod. Combines unusual
hardiness, extreme earliness and wonderful productive-
ness. The pods are tender, brittle and of the finest
flavor; always entirely stringless. X pt. 10c., pt.
20c., qt. 35c., 2 qts. 70c., X pk. $1.30, pk. $2.50.
Keeney’s Stringless Green Refugee. The plant grows
to a large size and is very productive. The pods are
round, 5 to 6 inches long, medium green in color and
are perfectly stringless at all stages of development,
even when the beans are old enough to shell. Crop
failed.
Long Yellow Six Weeks. A leading market sort, long
green pod, X pt. 10c., pt. 20c., qt. 35c., 2 qts. 65c.,
X pk. $1.25, pk. $2.50.
Low’s Champion. Very early,
absolutely stringless, exqui-
site flavor, very productive.
One of the finest snap beans,
an excellent shell bean, and
is of splendid flavor when
cooked dry. X pt. 10c., pt.
15c., qt. 30c., 2 qts. 65c., X
pk. $1.00, pk. $1.75.
Red Kidney. Fine for baking
and a good shell bean.
Price quoted on application.
LOW’S CHAMPION
BUSH BEAN
Golden California Pea. The best sort for baking; a
very hardy and prolific variety, having the richness and
flavor not found in other varieties. Price quoted on
application.
Snowflake Pea. The best small white pea bean, early
and productive. Price quoted on application.
Yellow-Eyed (Old-fashioned). Very productive. Fine
for baking, extensively grown as a dry bean for winter
use. Price quoted on application.
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SURE CROP STRINGLESS
WAX BEAN
LONDON
HORTICULTURAL
POLE BEAN
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BEANS, Wax Podded (Dwarf)
Black Wax, Pencil Pod. Pods are long, pencil like,
tender and brittle. In color they are a rich, dark yellow,
hardy and productive. % pt. 15c., pt. 25c., qt. 40c.. %
pk. 11.50, pk. $3.00
Burpee’s Kidney Wax. More productive than Ward-
well’s Kidney Wax; longer pods which are entirely
stringless and are much finer quality. Free from blight
and rust. pt. 15c., pt. 25c., qt. 50c., 2 qts. 90c., yi
pk. $1.75, pk. $3.25.
Improved Golden Wax. An early, hardy variety, flat,
golden-yellow pods. yi pt. 15c., pt. 25c., qt. 40c., pk.
$1.50, pk. $3.00.
Sure Crop Stringless Wax. A wax-podded variety of remarkable growth and
productiveness. Plants hardy and prolific; pods inches long and about yy
inch wide, of a rich yellow color, perfectly stringless, excellent for home and mar-
ket gardens. y£ pt. 15c., pt. 25c., qt. 50c., yi pk. $1.75, pk. $3.25.
Wardwell’s Kidney Wax. A favorite variety bearing long, flat pods of excel-
lent quality, yi pt. 15c., pt. 25c., qt. 40c., yi pk. $1.75, pk. $3.25.
BROAD WINDSOR (English)
The largest and best sort, very hardy. Plant as early in the spring as the ground
can be worked, from 2 to 4 inches apart, in drills 3 feet apart. Cover the seed
about 4 inches. Pt. 20c., qt. 35c., 2 qts. 60c., y* pk. $1.10., pk. $2.00.
BEANS, Pole
Plant in hills 4 feet apart, 4 or 5 beans to a hill.
Poles should be firmly set before planting.
Carmine Podded Horticultural. Pods bright carmine.
Both pods and beans are much larger than the London
Horticultural. An excellent variety for the market or
the home garden, yi pt. 10c., pt. 20c., qt., 35c., 2 qts.
60c., K pk. $1.00, pk. $1.85.
Horticultural, or Speckled Cranberry. An old favor-
ite, early and prolific; excellent quality either as a snap
or shell bean or for cooking dry. yi pt. 10c., pt. 20c.,
qt. 30c., 2 qts. 50c., >2 pk. 90c., pk. $1.75.
Kentucky Wonder, or Old Homestead. A long, green
podded variety, very prolific and of fine quality, yi pt.
10c., pt. 15c., qt. 30c., 2 qts. 55c., pk. $2.00.
King of the Garden Lima. Large fine pods, vigorous
and productive. The bean’s are of good size and of
excellent quality, yi pt. 15c., pt. 20c., qt. 35c., 2 qts.
65c., y2 pk. $1.10, pk. $1.85.
Large White Lima. A very popular variety. Beans are
large and tender and of excellent flavor. pt. 10c.,
pt. 20c., qt. 35c., 2 qts. 65c., y£ pk. $1.20, pk. $2.25.
Small White Lima. Early and hardy. Beans small, good quality, yi pt. 15c.,
pt. 20c., qt. 35c., 2 qts. 65c., yZ. pk. $1.20., pk. $2.25.
Lazy Wife’s. Beans white; pods green, very thick, meaty, entirely stringless; very
productive, yi pt. 10c., pt. 20c., qt. 35c., 2 qts. 65c., yi pk. $1.20, pk. $2.25.
Red Cranberry. The pods are green, large and tender; one of the best snap beans.
yi pt. 10c., pt. 20c., qt. 30c.
Scarlet Runner. An ornamental climber with bright scarlet flowers, y* pt. 15c.,
pt. 20c., qt. 35c., 2 qts. 60c., % pk. $1.00.
White Runner. Similar to the Scarlet Runner, flowers being white, yi pt. 15c.,
pt. 20c., qt. 35c., 2 qts. 60c., yi pk. $1.00.
KIDNEY WAX
BEAN
“STERLING QUALITY” SEEDS MEAN THE BEST
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BEET
Sow as early in the
spring as the ground can
be worked. For success-
sion sow at intervals until
the first of July. The soil
should be well enriched
with stable manure and
plowed and harrowed un-
til very fine. Sow in drills
15 inches apart and cover
one inch. When well up
thin out to 4 inches apart
in the rows.
One ounce to fifty feet of
drill; six pounds to the acre.
EARLY WONDER.
A fine early variety,
themarketgardener’s EDMAND’S BLOOD BEET
favorite on account
of its symmetrical
form, dark color, small top and early maturity.
We buy our seed of the originator. Pkt. 5c.,
oz. 10c., 2 oz. 20c., X lb. 30c., lb. $1.00.
Crosby’s Egyptian. The roots are flattened, globe
shaped and very smooth. Exterior color of root bright
red. The flesh is bright Vermillion red, zoned with a
lighter shade, very sweet, tender and of excellent quality-
Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 20c., X lb. 30c., lb. $1.00.
Detroit Dark Red. The best beet for the market and
home garden. Tops small, upright in growth. Root
medium-sized, globular or nearly round, very smooth*
and of dark blood red color. Very desirable for bunch-
ing. Uniform in growth and unsurpassed in quality.
Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 20c., X lb. 35c., lb. $1.25.
Edmand’s Blood Turnip. A medium early sort, deep
red, popular with market gardeners. Our seed is
grown from selected roots saved for seed. Pkt. 5c.,
oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., X lb. 25c., lb. 75c.
Crimson Globe. Second early globe shape and deep
crimson flesh. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., X lb. 40c., lb. $1.25.
Dewing’s Blood Turnip. A standard variety. Pkt. 5c.,
oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., X lb. 20c., lb. 65c.
Long Smooth Blood Red. A large late sort. Pkt. 5c.,
oz. 10c., X lb. 20c., lb. 60c.
Swiss Chard or Spinach Beet
The leaves are used as greens and served like spinach.
The mid-ribs may be cooked like asparagus. Cuttings
may be used all summer, as it can be cut down to the
ground and new shoots will soon spring up and make
fast growth.
Lucullus. The largest and best. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz.
15c., X lb. 20., lb. 60c.
Lane’s Imperial Sugar Beet. A hardy and productive
variety; flesh snow white. Oz. 5c., X lb. 15c., lb. 35c.
By parcel post, 5 lbs. $1.50.
Mangel Wurzel
Mammoth Long Red. This variety produces roots of
mammoth size and is enormously productive. Yielding
from thirty to forty tons per acre on well prepared land,
oz. 5c., X lb. 15c., lb. 40c. By parcel post, 5 lbs. $1.75-
Norbiton Giant. A standard variety. Oz. 5c., X lb.
15c., lb. 40c.
Kelway’s “Best of All.” The largest and best of all
yellow mangels. An improvement on all stocks of
Yellow Mangels, one of the heaviest croppers and of
very fine quality. Pkt. 5c., X lb. 20c., lb. 60c. By
parcel post, 5 lbs. $2.50.
Golden Tankard. Recommended for dairymen on ac-
count of its milk-producing properties. The flesh is a
rich, golden yellow; very productive. Oz. 5c., X lb. 15c.,
lb. 35c. By parcel post, 5 lbs. $1.50.
Sugar Beets
Sow 6 lbs. to acre. Sow in May or June in drills 2 inches
deep, about 2 feet apart; thin out to 10 inches apart.
Giant Feeding
Sugar Beet, or
Half Sugar
Mangel. A
strain of beets
very desirable
for stock feed-
ing, affording not
only a very large
crop much easier
to harvest than
other sorts, but
also having a
higher nutritive
value, being es-
pecially rich in
sugar. Roots
light bronze
green above
ground, grayish
white below,
with white flesh.
On account of
growing partly
out of the ground
and the long
ovoid shape, the
crop can be har-
vested and stored
easily and at less
expense than any
other root crop.
Oz. 5c., X lb.
Giant Feeding Sugar Beet, or
15c., lb. 40c. Half Sugar Mangel
By parcel post, 5 lbs. $1.75.
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CABBAGE
The cabbage is an important crop and should be planted in fresh, rich soil, well manured and deeply dug or
plowed. For early use sow in a hotbed in March, transplant to the open ground when danger from frost is past.
Plant the early sorts about 18 inches in the rows and the late sorts about 2 feet in the rows and the rows about
3 feet apart. For the late crops sow in the open ground in June. Our cabbage seed is grown from selected
stock and is equal to any offered in the market.
One ounce will produce about 2,000 plants . COPENHAGEN MARKET.
COPENHAGEN MARKET CABBAGE
An extra early variety: heads
ball-shaped, large and solid,
averaging in weight about 10
pounds. It will give perfect
satisfaction both as to quality
and yield, having few outside
leaves. The plants can be set
closer than most varieties.
The most evenly-maturing
and large-heading early cab-
bage in cultivation. Pkt. 5c.,
pi oz. 20c., oz. 35c., 2 oz. 60c.,
Pi lb. $1.00, lb. $3.50.
Early Jersey Wakefield. A stand-
ard early market variety, con-
ical in shape and good quality;
heads uniform and solid. Pkt.
5c., pi oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 2 oz.
40c., X lb. 75c.
Henderson’s Early Summer. A
popular second early sort, heads
round, medium size very solid
and compact. Pkt. 5c., pi oz.
12c., oz. 20c., 2 oz. 35c., pi lb.
60c.
Early Winningstadt. A hardy
sort, heads conical shape, solid.
Pkt. 5c., pi oz. 10c., oz. 15c., pi
lb. 45c.
Fottler’s Improved Brunswick. A fine summer or
early fall variety, producing large, solid heads of fine
quality with few outer leaves. Pkt. 5c., pi oz. 12c., oz.
20c., 2 oz. 35c., lb. 60c., lb. $2.00.
All Seasons. Large heads, round and very solid and
sure heading; nearly as early as the Early Summer.
Pkt. 5c., pi oz. 12c., oz. 20c., 2 oz. 35c., pi lb. 60c.,
lb. $2.00.
Succession. A good second early cabbage ; similar to All
Seasons. Pkt. 5c., pi oz. 12c., oz. 20c., 2 oz. 35c., pi
lb. 60c., lb. $2.00.
A. S. & L., CAPE ELIZABETH.
Heads hard, solid, tender and crisp. It is remark-
able for its long-keeping qualities. One of the
best shipping varieties. Pkt. 10c., yi oz. 25c., oz.
40c., 2 oz., 70c., X lb. $1.25, lb. $4.00.
Warren’s Stone Mason. An improvement on Stone
Mason, round, medium-sized, solid heads, a good
keeper. Pkt. 5c., pi oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 2 oz. 40c., pi lb.
65c., lb. $2.25.
DANISH BALL HEAD.
This variety produces large, round and compact
heads. One of the best keepers; plants vigorous
and hardy, resisting cold and dry weather. Pkt.
5c., pi oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 2 oz. 40c., pi lb. 70c.,
lb. $2.25
Marblehead Mammoth. The largest variety of Drum-
heads. Pkt. 5c., pi oz. 12c., oz. 20c., 2 oz. 35c., pi lb. 60c.
DANISH BALL HEAD CABBAGE
Red Danish Stone Head (New).
One of the largest and most solid and compact of the
red varieties, sure heading and tender. Pkt 10c., pi
oz. 25c., oz. 40c., 2 oz. 75c., pi lb. $1.25.
Improved American Savoy. Large, solid round heads,
of superior quality, tender and good flavor, the best
variety for family use. Pkt. 5c., pi oz. 12c., oz. 20c.,
2 oz. 35c., pi lb. 60c.
Mammoth Red Rock. Heads dark red and solid, fine
for pickling. Pkt. 5c., pi oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 2 oz. 40c., pi
lb. 70c.
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CAULIFLOWER
The soil that
will grow cabbage
will grow cauli-
flower. It should
be made richer
and thoroughly
worked before
planting. For the
early crop sow the
seeds in a hotbed
in February or
March and trans-
plant to cold
frames 2 or 3
inches apart each
way. They should
be planted in the
garden early in
May. For the late
cauliflower, plant in the open ground in June and trans-
plant. in July.
CAULIFLOWER
One ounce will produce 2,000 plants.
Extra Early Dwarf Erfurt. Of dwarf growth with large,
snow-white heads of regular shape; good for forcing.
Pkt. 10c., pi oz. 40c., oz. $1.50.
Earliest Dwarf Snowball. The earliest cauliflower in
cultivation, absolutely sure to head when conditions
are ordinarily favorable. Plants are very dwarf and of
compact growth, with large, firm, snow-white^ heads.
Pkt. 10c., Pi oz. 40c., oz. $1.50.
Thorburn’s Gilt Edge. Produces large, solid, white
heads of finest quality. Pkt. 10c., pi oz. 75c., oz. $2.00.
Danish Giant or Dry Weather. This variety is about
two weeks later than the Snowball. It is of dwarf
growth, producing large, hard and snow-white heads,
fully protected by its foliage. Pkt. 10c., Pi oz. 75c.,
oz. $2.25.
Veitch’s Autumn Giant. A large, late sort. Pkt. 5c.,
Pi oz. 20c., oz. 35c.
CELERY
For early celery sow the seed of the self-blanching sorts in a hotbed early
in the spring. As soon as the plants are 3 inches high, transplant into frames in
well-enriched soil 4 inches apart. Cut them once or twice before setting them out
in May or J une to make them stocky. When about six inches high transplant into
trenches wide enough to hold two rows. The rows should be about 1 foot apart
and the plants set about 8 inches apart. For winter celery start the seeds in flats
as for early, only a little later. As the plants grow they should be earthed up to
blanch, taking care not to cover the center of the plant.
One ounce of seed will produce about 4,000 plants
Paris Golden Self-Blanching. (French grown, special gardeners’ strain). The
finest early celery grown, easily blanched and of excellent flavor, solid and crisp.
Pkt. 10c.t pi oz. 75c., oz. $1.25, pi lb. $4.25.
Golden Self -Blanching. Seed grown in California. Pkt. 5c., pi oz. 30c., oz. 50c.,
X lb. $1.50.
White Plume. A desirable early variety, requiring very little labor in blanching.
Pkt. 5c., pi oz. 15c., oz. 25c., pi lb. 60c.
PARIS GOLDEN
SELF-BLANCHING CELERY
Boston Market. White, solid, crisp and tender, the best late variety. Pkt. 10c., pi oz. 30c., oz. 50c., Pi lb. $1.50.
A tall-growing sort, blanches early and keeps well. Pkt. 5c., pi oz. 10c., oz. 20c., pi lb. 60c.
Giant Pascal.
Soup Celery. For flavoring. Oz. 5c., pi lb. 10c., lb. 30c.
Brussels Sprouts
Cultivate the same as cab-
bage. The sprouts resemble
miniature cabbage and are
very tender.
Improved Dwarf. A stand-
ard sort. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c.,
2 oz. 25c., pi lb. 40c.
Improved Long Island.
The finest variety, very
compact sprouts. Pkt. 5c.
oz. 20c., 2 oz. 35c., pi lb.
60c.
Broccoli
A vegetable much resem-
bling cauliflower.
White Cape. The most de-
sirable variety. Pkt. 5c.,
oz. 35c., }i lb. $1.00.
Chives
Hardy perennial plants grown for their tops, which are
used as a salad and for flavoring soups. Seed, per pkt.
10c., oz. 50c. Roots 15c. per bunch, 25c. by mail pre-
paid.
Chervil
An aromatic sweet herb used for flavoring and garnish-
ing.
Curled. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 20c., pi lb. 30c.
Chicory
The roots when dried and ground are used as a substi-
tute for coffee; cultivation the same as the carrot.
Large Rooted. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., Pi lb. 25c.
Cress or Peppergrass
Sow early in the spring on rich soil in drills 10 or 12
inches apart and make frequent sowings every two weeks.
Cover seed about pi inch.
Extra Curled. Fine flavor, may be cut several times.
Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., Pi lb. 20c., lb. 50c.
Water Cress. Sow in the spring near the margin of
ponds or running streams. Pkt. 10c., pi oz. 20c., oz.
35c., Pi lb. $1.00.
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CORN , Sweet
Plant in hills 3 to 4 feet apart each way, dropping 6 seeds in each hill, or in drills 3 to 4 feet apart. The seeds
should be covered about 2 inches. In this climate Sweet Corn should not be planted before the middle of May. One
quart will plant 200 hills.
Pkts. IQc. each prepaid. If other quantities are wanted by mail, add at the rate of 5c. per quart; half
pecks and half-bushels at peck and bushel rates.
Sweetser’s Sunrise (New)
An extra early variety with good sized ears. 10 to 12 rows, free
f rom smut and filled out to the tip. The stalks are short with little foli-
age, 5 to 6 feet high; the sweetest and most tender of the early varieties.
Our seed was grown by the originator in Cumberland County (Maine),
always first in the Portland market. We are confident that this corn will
be a money maker for the market gardener. Pkt. 10c., pt. 25c., qt. 40c.,
^ pk. SI. 25, pk. $2.25.
Burpee’s Golden Bantam. Early, hardy and of the most delicious
flavor; being of a dwarf growth, the stalks can be grown closely to-
gether in the row. Pkt. 10c., pt. 15c., qt. 25c.
Extra Early Mayflower. This variety is extremely early, being fit
to use 60 days from planting. It is from 8 to 12 rowed, running
mostly 10 rows. It is about the same size stalk as the Cory. Pkt.
10c., pt. 15c., qt. 25c., y£ pk. 90c., pk. $1.50.
Ellis-Crosby Extra Early. An extra early and productive variety,
ripening nearly as early as the Cory, growing very dwarf with ears
set low, averaging from 16 to 20 rows; very sweet and tender. De-
sirable for both the market and private garden. The seed we offer
was specially grown for us in New England for our retail trade. Pkt.
10c., pt. 15c., qt. 25c., 2 qts. 45c., yi pk. 90c., pk. $1.75.
Early Crosby (Selected). About ten days later than the Ellis-Crosby;
largely used for canning. Pkt. 8c., pt. 12c., qt. 20c.
Peep-O’-Day. Extra Early and sweet, 2 to 3 ears to the stalk. Pkt.
10c., pt. 15c., qt. 25c., 2 qts. 40c., yi pk. 75c., pk. $1.50.
ELLIS-CROSBY SWEET CORN
Early Red Cory. A popular early variety. Pkt. 10c.,
pt. 15c., qt. 20c., 2 qts. 35c., pk. 60c., pk. $1.10.
Early White Cory. Differs from the above in color of
cob. Pkt. 10c., pt. 15c., qt. 20c., 2 qts. 35c., yi pk.
60c., pk. $1.10.
Bantam Evergreen. A cross between Stowell’s Ever-
green and Golden Bantam. Kernels are plump and full.
The quality is very fine, being exceedingly sweet and
tender. Ears 5 to 7 inches long. Pkt. 10c., pt. 20c.,
qt. 30c.
Black Mexican. Very sweet and tender, medium early.
Pkt. 10c., pt. 15c., qt. 20c., 2 qts. 35c., y£ pk. 65c., pk.
$1.25.
Stowell’s Evergreen. A late standard sort of excellent
quality. Pkt. 10c., pt. 15c., qt. 25c., 2 qts. 40c., yi
pk. 70c., pk. $1.25.
Country Gentleman. A large, late variety of excellent
quality. Pkt. 10c., pt. 15c., qt. 20c., 2 qts. 35c., yi
pk. 65c., pk. $1.25.
Morse’s Golden Cream. A cross between Country
Gentleman and Golden Bantam, early, and prolific.
The flavor is rich and delicious; seed, yellow. The
habit of growth is rather dwarf, and the stalks bear 2
to 4 ears. Pkt. 12c., pt. 20c., qt. 30c., 2 qts. 50c., y a
pk. 90c., pk. $1.50.
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CUCUMBER
r~ r For general crop plant when the ground has become warm, in hills 4 feet apart each way. Thin out to 4
plants to each hill after all danger of insects is over. For very early cucumbers sow about April 1st, in a hotbed
on a piece of sod, grass side down so that they can be easily transplanted to the open ground when danger of frost
is over. One ounce will plant fifty hills; two pounds will plant an acre.
Improved White Spine. One of the most pop-
ular varieties in cultivation. The fruit is light
green with white spines, uniform in size and
very productive. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz.
15c., X lb. 25c., lb. 75c.
IlliliSSillifk Klondike. A medium early cucumber of very
dark green color and an excellent quality
for slicing; vine very hardy and productive.
The fruits when mature are about 8 inches
long. Its uniform size and shape and splen-
did color make this variety very popular as
a shipping sort. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c.,
X lb. 25c., lb. 75c.
Boston Pickling. This variety is largely plant-
ed for pickles. Fruit medium size, smooth,
light green and very productive. Pkt. 5c.,
oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., X lb. 25c., lb. 75c.
Cumberland. Fine variety for pickling or
slicing. Vines are of strong growth and pro-
lific and continue in bearing a long time.
Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., X lb. 25c., lb.
75c.
Davis Perfect. For forcing or outdoors. The
fruit is of fine form, of a rich dark green color,
very few seeds, tender, brittle and of fine
flavor. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 2 oz. 20c., X lb.
30c., lb. $1.00.
Early Cluster. An early sort growing in clusters.
X lb. 25c., lb. 75c.
Early Frame or Short Green. A well-known variety used for slicing and pick-
ling. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., X lb. 25c., lb. 75c.
Early Russian. One of the earliest varieties, grows from 3 to 4 inches long. Pkt.
5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., X lb. 25c., lb. 85c.
Long Green. An old standard variety. Fruit from 10 to 12 inches long, dark
green and crisp. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., X lb. 25c., lb. 85c.
Japanese Climbing. A quick-growing sort, throwing out tendrils which enable
them to climb poles or trellises. Fruit from 12 to 16 inches long. Pkt. 5c., oz.,
10c., 2 oz. 20c., X lb. 30c., lb. $1.00.
A small prickly variety grown only for pickles. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., X lb. 40c.
IMPROVED WHITE SPINE
CUCUMBER
Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c.,
KLONDIKE CUCUMBER
West India Gherkin.
ENGLISH FRAME CUCUMBERS
Kelway’s “Freedom”. An extraordinary cropper, and Kelway’s Extra Selected Telegraph. A popular varie-
of first-rate quality; medium dark skin, 15 to 18 inches ty. Per pkt., 25c.
long, per pkt. 25c.
OXHEART CARROTS
CARROT
Carrots do best in a good, light and rich soil. Sow in April or May for the early crop,
and for the main crop sow in May or June in drills about y 2 inch deep, in rows 14 inches apart,
and thin plants to 3 or 4 inches in the rows. One ounce to 100 feet of drill; four pounds to an acre.
Early Scarlet Forcing. The earliest variety for forcing, small round roots and excellent
flavor. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., X lb. 30c., lb. $1.00.
Early Scarlet Horn. A favorite early variety, of fine flavor and excellent for the table.
Roots grow about three inches long. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., X lb. 30c., lb. $1.00.
Danvers’ Half-Long. The best sort for the main crop,
dark orange color, growing very smooth, yielding
large crops, and is a splendid keeper; roots medium
length, tapering uniformly to a blunt point. Pkt. 5c.,
oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., X lb. 25c., lb. 75c.
Danvers’ Half-Long. Special Market Gardeners’ Strain.
Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., X lb. 50c., lb. $1.50.
Wood’s Selected Danvers’ Half-Long. A superior
strain of seed. Grow to a large size, small tap root and
of the finest quality. Color a rich orange. Length, 8
to 10 in. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., X lb. 60c., lb. $2.00.
Chantenay. A medium early, half-long variety. The
flesh is crisp and tender. Oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., X lb. 25c.,
lb. 85c.
Improved Long Orange. Deep orange color, roots of
large size and a good keeper. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz.
15c., X lb. 25c., lb. 85c.
Guerande or Oxheart. Medium early roots, short and
thick. The flesh is bright orange, fine grained and
tender. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., X lb. 25c., lb. 85c.
Large White Belgian. Very productive and largely
used for feeding stock. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c.,
X lb. 20c., lb. 60c.
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DANDELION
One of the earliest and most popular of spring greens
Sow in May in drills 12 inches apart; cover the seed X
of an inch deep. The following spring the plants will
be ready for cutting.
One ounce for 200 feet of drill.
DANDELION
Improved Thick-Leaved. A carefully selected strain;
popular with market gardeners. Pkt. 10c., X oz 25c
oz. 40c., 2 oz. 70c., X lb. $1.25, lb. $4.50.
Egg Plant
Sow the seeds in hotbeds very early in the spring and
transplant when about three inches high into small pots
or another hotbed. Do not plant out in the open ground
until the weather has become warm and settled.
One ounce will produce about 1,000 plants.
New _ York Improved Purple. This variety produces
fruit of large size, nearly round, dark purple and ex-
cellent quality. Pkt. 5c., X oz. 20c., oz. 35c., X lb. $1.00.
Black Beauty. A valuable early sort, about ten days
earlier than the New York Improved; color a rich
PurP|ish black. Pkt. 5c., X oz. 20c., oz. 35c., X lb.
#1.00. «
Endive
For early use sow as early in the spring as the ground
can be worked in drills 15 inches apart. Transplant to
1 foot each way. When full grown tie the outer leaves
at the top to blanch them.
One ounce will produce 2,000 plants.
Green Curled. A standard sort for fall and winter Pkt
5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., X lb. 30c.
White Curled. A fine, white, curled variety, self-blanch-
mg. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., X lb. 30c.
Broad-Leaved Batavian. A variety growing very com-
pact, very tender and of fine flavor. Pkt. 5c oz 10c
2 oz. 15c.. X lb. 30c. ’ ’’
French Ilndive (Witloof Chicory). Plant the seed
in drills 10 inches apart, in deep, rich soil. Thin to six
inches apart. One of the finest winter salads grown
Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., X lb. 40c.
Kale
Sow from May to June, broadcast or in drills, cover
X inch, cultivate the same as cabbage.
One ounce to 150 feet of drill.
Dwarf Green Curled Scotch. A fine, low-growing
variety, the leaves densely crimped and curled; very
hardy and productive. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., X lb. 25c.
Kohl Rabi
Seed should be sown in drills as early in the spring as
muSS1t When we-n estabHshed, thin to 6 inches apart.
1 he bulb grows entirely out of the ground
Early White Vienna. A very early sort, excellent
quality, flesh white and tender. Pkt. 5c., X oz. 10c
oz. 15c., X lb. 50c. ’ ’’
Early Purple. Similar to the above except in color. Pkt
5c., oz. 20c., X lb. 50c.
LETTUCE
TENNIS BALL LETTUCE
For sum-
mer use the
seed can be
sown in hot-
b e d s in
March.
T ransplant
when the
weather will
permit in
rows 12
inches apart
and 8 inches
apart in the
rows. For a
successi o n
sow in the open ground every two weeks until falf^LeU
tuce reqmres a rich and a rather moist soil. The more
rapid the growth, the better the quality.
One ounce of seed will produce about 3,000 plants.
Big Boston. Fine for forcing or open-ground planting-
large, solid heads. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., X lb. 35c. g’
Boston Curled. Leaves beautifully curled, very attrac-
tive on table. Pkt 5c„ oz. 10c., X lb. 30c.
Dutch. An early sort with loose heads tinged
with brown. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., X lb. 30c. ^
Crisp as Ice. Large, solid heads, yellow heart, outside
dark green and bronze. Pkt. 5c., X oz 10c oz 15r
2 oz. 25c., X lb. 35c. ’ ’ I5c>’
Ea^CUrled Simpson Very early, forms a close, com-
pact mass of leaves. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., X lb. 30c
Giant White Crystal. Solid head, excellent quality,
cnmpled. _ Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c„ 2 oz. 20c„ X lb. 30c.
Grand Rapids. A very popular variety, leaves crimpled
very attractive, matures quickly; the heads are dark
S?T5crX lbnS20cnd tenden Pkt- K °Z- 10c”
H^S3°0nc* A large« s°bd variety. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., X
Kittinger’s Beimont Forcing. Heads of larger size
than the White-Seeded Tennis Ball, nearly as early and
and tender quality; a superior forcing variety.
Pkt. 10c., X oz. 25c., oz. 40c., X lb. $1.25.
MSrkfti<^rarde-neo,uPrivate Stock‘ A strain of Black-
Seeded Tennis Ball, very desirable for hot bed culture
in winter and for withstanding heat in summer. A light
green, cabbage sort, forming hard heads. Pkt. 5c X
oz. 10c., oz. 15c., 2 oz. 25c., X lb. 40c.
May King. Large, _ round, solid heads, one of the best
varieties for planting in open ground. Pkt. 5c., X oz
10c., oz. 15c., X lb. 35c. X
Mignonette. Small, solid, compact, creamy yellow
heads; leaves russet colored; very early and hardy,
splendid quality. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., X lb.
New York or Wonderful. The largest head lettuce,
crisp and tender. Pkt. 5c., X oz. 10c., oz. 15c., 2 oz.
25c., X lb. 40c.
Tennis Ball, Black Seeded. A favorite variety for out-
door crop; forms close, hard heads that are crisp and
tender. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 2 oz. 20c., X lb. 30c.
Tennis Ball, White Seeded. A well-known forcing
variety. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., X lb. 30c.
Romaine or Cos Varieties
Paris White Cos. An early sort with long, narrow
leaves. Pkt. 5c., X oz. 10c., oz. 15c., X lb. 40c.
,Pru?n0^1’ Self-Folding Cos. Requires no tying to
blanch, very crisp and tender. Pkt. 5c., X oz. 15c., oz.
25c., X lb. 60c.
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LEEK
Plant in the spring in a light, well-enriched soil in
drills 1 foot apart. Cover the seed about 1 inch and
thin to 9 inches apart in the drills. Draw earth up to
them as they grow.
One ounce of seed to 150 feet of drill.
American Broad Flag. A strong-growing sort with
broad leaves. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., X lb. 35c., lb. $1.25.
Musselburgh. This variety grows to a large size,
blanches well and is of superior flavor. Pkt. 5c., oz.
15c., X lb. 35c., lb. $1.25.
MUSK MELON
Melons succeed best in light, sandy, rich soil. After all
danger of frost is past plant in hills 4 to 6 feet apart
each way, six to ten seeds to a hill. When about 3 inches
high and all danger from insects is past thin out to 3 or 4
plants to a hill.
One ounce to 60 hills; two to three pounds to an acre.
Burrell’s Gem. Dark salmon flesh, delicious flavor. Pkt.
5c., oz. 10c., X lb. 30c.
Emerald Gem. Fruit of medium size, very early and of
fine flavor; flesh deep orange. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., X lb.
30c.
Long Yellow. Very large, slightly ribbed and thickly
netted; flesh salmon-yellow and sweet. Pkt. 5c., oz.
10c., X lb. 30c., lb. $lr00.
Miller’s Cream or Osage. Most delicious flavor, flesh
salmon color, very thick and finely netted. Pkt 5c.,
oz. 10c., X lb- 30c.
Montreal Market. A large-fruited variety, nearly
round ; skin dark green, heavily netted ; flesh light green.
Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., X lb. 30c.
Rockyford. A popular market variety. The fruit is
oval, medium size, finely netted; flesh light green and
very sweet. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., X lb. 30c.
WATER MELON
Plant in hills about 8 feet apart and cultivate the same
as for Musk Melon.
One ounce for 30 hills; four pounds for one acre.
Cole’s Early. One of the best early varieties, medium
size, nearly round, flesh dark red and excellent quality.
Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., X lb. 25c.
Fordhook Early. Very early, good size, color medium
green, flesh red and of good quality. Pkt 5c., oz. 10c.
X lb. 25c.
Mountain Sweet. An old variety, flesh red. Pkt. 5c.,
oz. 10c., X lb. 25c.
Phinney’s Early. Early and productive, flesh red. Pkt.
5c., oz. 10c., X lb. 25c.
Citron. Used for preserves; white flesh, hardy and pro-
ductive. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., X lb. 25c.
Martynia
The seed pods which are produced in great abundance
are gathered when young and tender for pickling. Sow
in the open ground in May, 3 feet apart each way.
Proboscidea. The most productive variety. Pkt 5c.,
X oz. 15c., oz. 25c., X lb. 75c.
Mushroom Spawn
Mushrooms can be grown in cellars, in sheds, or in
hotbeds where a temperature of 50 to 70 degrees is easily
maintained.
English Spawn. In bricks 15c. per lb., 8 lbs. for $1.00.
If wanted by mail, add 10 cents per lb.
Books on Growing Mushrooms. Robinson's Book
50c., Falconer's Book $1.00 postpaid.
MUSTARD
Sow thickly in early spring in shallow drills or in boxes
during the winter. Successive sowings may be made
every ten days.
One ounce will sow about 75 feet of drill.
Black or Brown. Oz. 5c., X lb. 10c., lb. 30c.
Chinese. Leaves twice the size of the ordinary White
Mustard, which are curled and eaten boiled like spinach.
Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., X lb. 20c.
White London. The best for salads and flavoring. Oz.
5c., X lb. 10c., lb. 25c.
Okra
Sow the seeds late in the spring after the ground has
become warm in rows about 3 feet apart, 1 inch deep,
thinning out to about 9 inches apart in the rows.
Improved Dwarf Green. Very productive, long green
pods. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., X lb. 20c.
White Velvet. Large pods, smooth and free from ridges.
Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., X lb. 25c.
Pepper
Sow the seeds in hotbeds early in April. Transplant
when 2 or 3 inches high to 3 inches apart. Transplant
to the open ground about the first of June, in rows 2 feet
apart and 18 inches apart in the rows. The soil should
be rich and mellow.
One ounce will produce about 2,000 plants.
Large Bell or Bull Nose. Large and of mild flavor,
largely used for pickling. Pkt. 5c., X oz. 15c., oz. 25c.,
2 oz. 40c., X lb. 75c.
Long Red Cayenne. Bright red, long, slender pods,
very pungent. Pkt. 5c., X oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 2 oz. 40c.,
X lb. 75c.
Red Cherry. Small, round variety, bright scarlet fruit.
Pkt. 5c. , X oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 2 oz. 40c., X lb. 75c.
Red Chili. Used for seasoning and for making pepper
sauce. Pkt. 5c., X oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 2 oz. 40c., X lb.
75c.
Squash or Tomato-Shaped. Fruit medium size, early
and productive. Pkt. 5c., X oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 2 oz.
40c., X lb. 75c.
Sweet Mountain. The fruit is very large and smooth,
flesh very tender and mild flavored. Pkt. 5c., X oz.
15c., oz. 25c.-, 2 oz. 40c., X lb. 75c.
PRICE IS SECONDARY TO QUALITY
ORDER EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT
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ONION
Sow the seeds as early in the spring as the ground can
be worked in drills about 1 foot apart and cover about
Y inch. Thin plants to stand from 2 to 3 inches apart in
the drills. The soil should be made very rich and kept
free from weeds.
One ounce to 100 feet of drill1, five pounds to the acre.
Danvers Yellow Globe. The most profitable variety to
grow, producing bulbs of globular form which ripen
early and uniformly, producing large crops. The seed
we offer was grown in New England from selected
bulbs by a reliable grower of long experience. We
cannot recommend this strain of seed too highly, not
only on account of its great yield but also of its superior
keeping qualities. Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c., 2 oz. 40c., pi lb.
65c., lb. $2.00.
DANVERS’ YELLOW GLOBE ONION
Extra Early Red Flat. About ten days earlier than the
Red Wethersfield, medium size and a good keeper.
Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 2 oz. 25c., % lb. 45c., lb. $1.75.
Large Red Wethersfield. The standard red, flat va-
riety, large size, skin deep purplish red, a good keeper.
Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 2 oz. 25c., Y, lb. 40c., lb., $1.50.
New Queen. A pure white variety of rapid growth;
fine for pickling. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., 2 oz. 35c., yi lb.
60c., lb. $2.00.
Prizetaker. The largest yellow onion, flesh white and
of mild flavor. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., 2 oz. 35c., Y lb.
50c., lb. $1.75.
White Portugal. One of the best white sorts; bulbs
mature early, very mild flavor, the best to grow for
sets. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., 2 oz. 35c., yi lb. 60c., lb. $2.00.
Onion Sets (Re-cleaned). Onion Sets
should be planted as early in the spring
as the ground is dry enough to work, in
rows 12 inches apart and 2 to 4 inches
apart in the rows.
Add 10c. per quart if sent by mail.
White Sets. Qt. 25c., pi pk. 80c., pk.
$1.50.
Yellow Sets. Qt. 20c., pi pk. 65c., pk. $1.25
Potato Onion Sets. Qt. 25c., pk. $1.25.
For larger quantities prices will be quoted on application.
PARSNIP
Sow as early in the spring as the weather will permit
in deep, rich soil in drills 18 inches apart, covering the
seed slightly; thin to 5 or 6 inches apart in the rows.
One ounce to 100 feet of drill; five pounds to the acre.
Abbott’s Improved Hollow Crown. The roots are
smooth, large, tender and sugary; a heavy cropper.
Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., Y lb. 20c., lb. 50c.
Arlington Long Smooth. Roots long and smooth; a
good market sort. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., Y lb.
20c., lb. 50c.
Kelway’s Don. A half-long variety, flesh very white,
solid, recommended for market use. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c.,
2 oz. 20c., X lb. 30c., lb. $1.00.
PUMPKIN
Same cultivation as for squash.
One ounce will plant 20 hills ; one pound will plant J250
hills.
SUGAR PUMPKIN
Connecticut Field. Very productive, usually grown in
fields with corn for feeding stock. Oz. 5c., Y lb. 10c.,
lb. 40c.
Large Cheese. A flat, yellow sort, very hardy and pro-
ductive. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., Y lb. 20c., lb. 60c.
Mammoth Tours. Very large size, oblong in shape,
largely used for feeding stock. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz.
15c., Y lb. 30c., lb. $1.00.
Small Sugar. Very sweet and fine grained, a good
keeper, best sort for family use. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c.,
2 oz. 15c., Y\ lb. 20c., lb. 60c.
PARSLEY
Soak the seeds a few hours in lukewarm water and
sow early in the spring in rich soil in drills one foot apart;
thin out the plants to 4 inches apart in the rows.
One ounce to 150 feet of drill.
Double Curled or Covent Garden. One of the best
sorts, handsome bright green color; leaves finely
crimped and curley. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., Y
lb. 25c., lb. 75c.
Fern Leaved. A fine strain, very dark green. Pkt. 5c.
oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., Y lb. 25c., lb. 75c.
Hamburg or Turnip-Rooted. The roots resemble a
small parsnip; used for flavoring soups, etc. Pkt. 5c.,
oz. 10c., 2 oz., 15c., Y lb* 25c., lb. 75c.
“STERLING QUALITY” SEEDS MEAN THE BEST
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PEAS
Sow the early, smooth, round sorts as early
in the spring as the ground can be worked in
light, dry, rich, loamy soil. The wrinkled vari-
eties are more tender and the seed is more liable
to rot and should not be planted when the
ground is cold and wet. The late varieties do
not require as rich soil as the early and dwarf
sizes. Sow in rows 3 to 4 feet apart and about
1 inch apart in the rows, 3 to 4 inches deep.
Peas grown as a market crop are never staked,
but when the taller sorts are grown for private
use they are generally sown in double rows,
6 to 8 inches apart, and staked with brush. For
best results all garden peas require good, strong
fertile soil.
One quart will plant about 100 feet of drill;
Ipz bushels to the acre.
Those marked with a (*) are wrinkled varieties.
If wanted by mail, add at the rate of 5c.
per pt., 10c. per qt., half pks. and half bus.
at pk. and bu. rates.
Extra Early Varieties
Alaska. One of the earliest blue peas, pods
dark green, of medium size and uniform in
growth; height 2pz feet. Pkt. 10c., pt. 15c.,
qt. 25c., pz pk. 80c., pk. $1.50.
*Gradus or Prosperity. The earliest and
most popular of the large-podded, wrinkled
peas; vines vigorous, bearing large pods from 4
to 4^ inches in length, filled with large peas of
the finest quality and delicious flavor; height
3 feet, pi pt. 10c., pt. 15c., qt. 25c., K pk.
95c., pk. 81.75, bu. 86.50.
*Laxtonian. One of the most remarkable va-
rieties yet introduced; very dwarf, growing
only 12 to 15 inches high, producing pods in
great abundance; nearly as large as the Tele-
phone. The peas are large with a flavor the
very sweetest and best, pi pt. 12c., pt. 20c.,
qt. 35c., 2 qts. 65c., pi pk. 81.25, pk. 82.25.
bu. 88.00.
GRADUS PEAS
*Little Marvel. A dwarf variety of even growth, about
18 inches in height; pods dark green, medium size, often
produced in pairs; as early as Nott’s Excelsior or Amer-
ican Wonder, equal in flavor and more prolific, pi pt.
10c., pt. 15c., qt. 25c., 2 qts. 45c., pi pk. 90c., pk. 81.75,
bu. 86.50.
*Nott’s Excelsior. A splendid early sort; pods are al-
ways well filled with large peas of delicious flavor.
The vines are more vigorous than the American Won-
der; height 15 inches. p2 pt. 10c., pt. 15c., qt. 25c.,
2 qts. 45c., pi pk. 90c., pk. 81.75, bu. 86.00.
Pedigree. A quick-growing, white, round pea; pods
good size, well filled, nearly all maturing at one time;
height 2pi feet, pz pt. 10c., pt. 15c., qt. 25c., pz pk.
90c., pk. 81.70, bu. 85.00.
*Sutton’s Excelsior. As early as Nott’s Excelsior, with
much larger pods, a large cropper and of rich flavor;
height 1 pz feet, pz pt. 10c., pt. 15c., qt. 25c., 2 qts.
45c., pz pk. 90c., pk. 81.75, bu. 86.00.
*Sutton’s World’s Record. Habit very prolific; pods
long, dark green, filled with peas of superb flavor;
height 3 feet. p£ pt. 10c., pt. 15c., qt. 25c., 2 qts. 45c.,
pz pk. 95c., pk. 81.85, bu. 86.75.
*Thomas Laxton. Similar to Gradus. The pods are
long, straight, with square ends, and contain 7 or 8
peas of the finest flavor; hardy and productive; height
3 feet, pz pt. 10c., pt. 15c., qt. 25c., 2 qts. 45c., pz pk.
90c., pk. 81.75, bu. 86.50.
^Burpee’s “Blue Bantam.” An extra early variety of
the finest quality. The vines average fifteen inches in
height. The pods average nearly as large as the Gradus.
Pkt. 10c., pf pt. 15c., pt. 25c., qt. 40c.
Second Early and Hedium Varieties
^BUTTERCUP.
A hardy variety of robust habit, vines bearing from
6 to 12 pods, each pod containing from 6 to 8 peas of
excellent flavor. One of the best second early
varieties for garden use. Height 2 feet. ^ pt.
10c., pt. 20c., qt. 35c., 2 qts. 65c., p£ pk. $1.25, pk.
$2.00.
^Admiral Dewey. One of the finest and most desirable
of the large-podded varieties. The vines are of vigor-
ous growth; the pods are always of good size, well
filled with peas of the highest quality; specially recom-
mended for the home garden and market growing;
height 4 feet, pz pt. 10c., pt. 15c., qt. 25c., 2 qts. 45c.,
K Pk. 90c., pk. 81.75, bu. 86.00.
PRICE IS SECONDARY TO QUALITY.
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PEAS —Continued RADISH
GENERAL CROP
““Carter's Quite Content. The largest-podded variety
yet introduced, vines and pods deep green, pods 7 to 7^
inches long, hanging mostly in pairs and contain 9 to
11 large peas of excellent flavor; recommended for the
market or private garden; a large cropper; height 3 to
4 feet. l/2 pt. 15c., pt. 25c., qt. 50c., 2 qts. 95c., y. pk.
$1.75, pk. $3.25, bu. $12.00.
““Everbearing. Very prolific, pods about 3 inches long,
peas large and of good quality; height 2 y feet, y pt.
10c., pt. 15c., qt. 25c., y pk. 75c., pk. $1.35, bu. $4.75.
““Improved Telephone. An improvement on Carter’s
Telephone for purity and uniformity of habits, bearing
in great abundance large, dark-green pods containing
peas of fine flavor; height 4 feet, y pt. 10c., pt. 15c.,
qt. 25c., 2 qts. 45c., y pk. 90c., pk. $1.75, bu. $6.00.
Dwarf Gray Sugar (Edible Pods). Height 2 feet, y
pt. 10c., pt. 20c., qt. 35c., pk. $2.00.
Mammoth Podded Sugar (Edible Pods). Large, broad
pods; cooked as string beans, they are sweet and tender;
height 4 feet. y. pt. 10c., pt. 20c., qt. 35c., pk. $2.00.
Black-Eyed Marrowfat. Largely grown as a field crop;
height 4 feet. Qt. 15c., pk. $1.25, bu. $4.50.
White Marrowfat. Very hardy and prolific; height 4
feet. Qt. 15c., pk. $1.25, bu. $4.50.
White Canada Field. Valuable for sowing with oats for
cattle feeding and for green soiling. Pk. $1.00, bu. $3.85.
Any of the following Standard Varieties. Pkt. 10c.,
pt. 12c., qt. 20c., y pk. 70c., pk. $1.35.
If wanted by mail, add at the rate of 5c. per pt., 10c.
per qt.
““American Wonder ““Champion of England
*Duke of Albany ““McLean’s Advancer
““Premium Gem
Salsify or Vegetable Oyster
One of the most delicious and nutritious of
vegetables.
Sow early in the spring in drills 14 inches apart and
1 inch deep. Cultivate the same as for carrots and
parsnips. They can be left in the ground until spring.
One ounce to 50 feet of drill.
Mammoth Sandwich Island. This variety grows to a
large size and is superior in quality to the Long White.
Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 2 oz. 25c., y lb. 40c.
The seeds should be sown in light, rich, sandy loam.
For an early supply, sow in a hotbed in rows 4 inches
apart. Sow in the open ground as soon as the ground
can be worked in rows 8 to 12 inches apart, y inch deep.
If the radish makes rapid growth it will be crisp and
tender. Sow every week or ten days for succession.
One ounce for 100 feet of drill.
Non Plus Ultra. The earliest forcing variety, round,
red, maturing in about twenty days. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c.,
2 oz. 15c., y, lb. 25c., lb. 65c.
Crimson Giant. An extra
early, turnip-shaped varie-
ty, growing very large, yet
never pithy, always hard
and solid; good for forcing
and equally as good if
grown in the open ground.
Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz.
15c., y, lb. 25c., lb. 70c.
Early Scarlet White-
Tipped. Small, round,
red, short tops, crisp and
tender. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c.,
2 oz. 15c., y, lb. 20c., lb.
50c.
SCARLET GLOBE RADISH
Scarlet Globe. One of the best varieties for forcing or
sowing in the open ground; globe shaped, scarlet color,
crisp and tender. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., y, lb.
20c., lb. 50c.
French Breakfast. Oblong shaped,
color scarlet, white-tipped, rapid
grower, mild and tender. Pkt. 5c.,
oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., lb. 20c., lb.
50c.
Long Scarlet Short Top. Long
and crisp, for frames or open
ground. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2
oz. 15c., y lb. 20c., lb. 50c.
White Vienna. Finest white rad-
ish. It is long, slender, pure
white, roots of excellent quality.
Fine for forcing. Pkt. 5c., oz.
10c., 2 oz. 15c., y lb. 25c., lb. 60c.
Early White Turnip. Flesh pure
white and sweet, a fine forcer.
Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., yf
lb. 20c., lb. 50c.
Long Black Spanish. A good
winter variety. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c.
2 oz. 15c., yi lb. 20c., lb. 50c.
WHITE VIENNA
RADISH
Read about these Specialties and Novelties. They have all proven very satisfactory and we can
recommend them to our customers.
BEANS — Sure Crop Stringless Wax
Burpee’s Kidney Wax — Burpee’s Stringless Green Pod.
French Horticultural Bush.
BEET — Detroit Dark Red. Early Wonder.
CABBAGE — Copenhagen Market.
Red Danish Stonehead
Danish Giant.
CELERY — Paris Golden Self-Blanching (French grown).
CAULIFLOWER— Danish Giant.
CARROT — Wood’s Selected Danvers.
CORN — -Ellis-Crosby (Sweet)
Morse’s Golden Cream (Sweet)
Sweetser’s Sunrise
CUCUMBER— Klondike. Wood’s Hybrid.
ONION — Danvers Yellow Globe (New England grown)
PEAS — Little Marvel Laxtonian
Carter’s Quite Content Buttercup
PARSNIP— Kelway’s Don.
SWEDE TURNIP— Perfect Model.
TOMATO — Early Detroit
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SPINACH SQUASH
Sow early in the spring in drills one foot apart, cov-
ering the seed one inch deep, thinning out as it grows.
For a succession sow every two weeks. For winter and
early spring use, sow in August; cover with straw on
the^approach of severe cold weather.
One ounce to 50 feet of drill; ten to twelve pounds to the
acre .
VICTORIA SPINACH
Giant Thick-Leaved. A large, dark-green, thick-leaved
variety; stands a long time before running to seed.
Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c. yi lb. 30c., lb. $1.00.
Victoria. A variety of dense foliage, leaves thick and
of a dark-green color. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., yi lb. 30c.,
lb. $1.00.
Long Season. A dark-green, crumpled variety which
withstands the hot weather without shooting to seed
for a long time; very desirable for spring planting
and of excellent quality. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., yi lb. 30c.,
lb. $1.00.
Bloomsdale. A very hardy variety; large, thick,
crumpled leaves, a favorite with Market Gardeners.
The best for early spring or fall. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c.,
yi lb. 30c., lb. $1.00
Prickly or Winter. The hardiest variety for fall plant-
ing. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., yi lb. 30c., lb. $1.00.
New Zealand. A plant of branching habits which stands
drought. Soak the seeds in warm water before plant-
ing. Plants should not be closer than 2 feet apart each
way. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., yi lb. 25c., lb. 75c.
“STERLING QUALITY” SEEDS MEAN THE BEST
PRICE IS SECONDARY TO QUALITY
SEND US YOUR MAIL ORDERS
Squashes are quite tender and should not be planted
until the ground has become thoroughly warm and all
danger of frost is past. Plant in light, rich soil, well
pulverized. Bush varieties should be planted about 4
feet apart and the running varieties about 8 feet.
Bush varieties, one ounce to 40 hills; running varieties ,
one ounce to 15 hills, three to four pounds per acre.
HUBBARD SQUASH
Early Summer Crookneck. A desirable table sort,
bright yellow and attractive. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., yi lb.
20c., lb. 60c.
Giant Summer Crookneck. Large size, nearly double
the size of the above. The flesh is thick, yellow and
of fine quality. One of the best market varieties.
Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., yi lb. 20c., lb. 60c.
Yellow Bush Scallop. An early variety, very prolific.
Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., yi lb. 20c., lb. 60c.
Mammoth White Bush Scallop. Pure white, produc-
ing large, thick fruit of fine flavor, early and productive.
Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., yi lb. 20c., lb. 70c.
Delicious. Fine grained, sweet and dry, no other squash
can equal it in sweetness and richness of flavor. In
shape and color it is similar to the Hubbard. Weighs
from five to ten pounds. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c.,
yi lb. 25c., lb. 85c.
Early Prolific Marrow. The earliest of the running va-
rieties, maturing ten days earlier than the Boston Mar-
row; color a bright orange red; keeps well. Pkt. 5c.,
oz. 8c., 2 oz. 15c., yi lb. 20c., lb. 65c.
Boston Marrow. A standard fall variety of a bright
yellow color, an excellent sort for pies and largely used
by canners. Pkt. 5c., oz. 8c., 2 oz., 15c., yi lb. 20c.,
lb. 65c.
Turban. Orange yellow, fine grained and of good flavor.
Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., yi lb. 25c., lb. 85c.
Warren. Has a shell harder than the Essex Hybrid and
the color is of a deeper orange; the quality is superior.
Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., yi lb. 25c., lb. 85c.
Hubbard. The standard winter squash, more largely
grown than any other late variety, dark green skin and
rich flesh, an excellent keeper. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz.
15c., X lb. 25c., lb. 75c.
Golden Hubbard. Same type as the Green Hubbard but
of rich orange red color and earlier to mature. Pkt.
5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., yi lb. 25c., lb. 75c.
Mammoth Chili. Grows to an enormous size; color
orange yellow. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., yi lb.
30c., lb. 90c.
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TOMATO
Sow the seeds about the first week in March in a hotbed, greenhouse or in shallow boxes in a window. When
the plants are about three inches high transplant to cold frames, setting the plants about 4 inches apart or in pots singly.
Transplant to the open ground when all danger of frost is past. Set in rows 4 feet apart each way, using a shovelful
of rotted manure in each hill. One ounce will produce about 1,500 plants.
Our Tomato Seeds are grown from selected Stocks.
John Baer. This new tomato is described by the origi-
nator as “the earliest tomato on earth.” It produces
perfect, solid, high crown, beautiful, brilliant red toma-
toes, is almost seedless, and has a mild, deliciously sweet
flavor. “ ‘John Baer’ Tomato is the offspring of two
marvelous tomatoes, one great specialist having de-
voted ten years in selecting and improving one parent
and another expert devoted five years in selecting and
improving the other parent. The ‘John Baer’ Tomato
is, therefore, the result of fifteen generations of improve-
ment and selection for earliness, quality, shape, fruit,
color and shipping quality. Will stand plenty of
manuring without going to vine.” Set plants 2X x 3
feet. Pkt. 5c., pi oz. 20c., oz. 60c.
Early Detroit. Fruit very smooth, uniform _ in size,
nearly globe shaped, firm and of excellent quality; color
purplish pink; vine vigorous and productive. Pkt. 5c.,
pi oz. 20c., oz. 35c., pi lb. $1.00.
Earliana. The best extra early variety. It is the earliest
large tomato; color bright red, growing in clusters of
medium size, smooth, solid, and of fine flavor; excel-
lent for the market and home garden. Pkt. 5c., pi oz.
15c., oz. 25c., 2 oz. 40c., X lb. 75c.
Chalk’s Jewel. Color bright red; flesh thick and solid,
good quality. Pkt. 5c., pi oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 2 oz. 40c.,
X lb. 75c.
Bonney Best. Early and prolific; fruit is smooth, round,
scarlet, of fine flavor. Pkt. 5c., pi oz. 15c., oz. 25c.,
2 oz. 40c., X lb* 75c.
Stone. The most reliable of the main crop, very large,
bright scarlet, smooth, solid and very productive; is a
good shipper. Pkt. 5c., pi oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 2 oz. 40c.,
X lb. 75c.
Dwarf Champion. Plant dwarf and compact, medium
size, good quality, color purplish pink. Pkt. 5c., pi oz.
15c., oz. 25c., 2 oz. 40c., X lb. 75c.
Dwarf Stone. Dwarf and compact growing, plant re-
sembling Dwarf Champion but is of a stronger growth,
yielding a large crop of very smooth, solid tomatoes of
the finest quality, color bright scarlet. Pkt. 5c., pi oz.
15c., oz. 25c., 2 oz. 40c., X lb. 75c.
Beauty (Livingston’s). One of the best main crop toma-
toes, vine large and vigorous, fruit purplish pink,
smooth, large, solid and of excellent flavor. Grows in
clusters of 4 to 6 and seldom cracks. Pkt. 5c., pi oz.
15c., oz. 25c., 2 oz. 40c., X lb. 75c.
Livingston’s Perfection. Dark red, smooth, solid and
productive. Pkt. 5c., pi oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 2 oz. 40c.,
X lb. 75c.
Scarlet Globe. A desirable sort for both home and
market use. Pkt. 5c., pi oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 2 oz. 40c.,
X lb. 75c.
Ponderosa. One of the largest varieties, flesh solid and
of fine quality. Pkt. 5c., pi oz. 18c., oz. 30c., 2 oz.
50c., X lb. 90c.
Acme, The fruit is a bright pink color, medium size,
smooth and solid. Pkt. 5c., X oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 2 oz.
40c., X lb. 70c.
Red Cherry. Scarlet fruit about the size of a cherry,
used for pickling. Pkt. 5c., pi oz. 15c., oz. 25c.
Yellow Cherry. Bright yellow, best for preserving.
Pkt. 5c., pi oz. 15c., oz. 25c.
EARLY DETROIT TOMATO
TURNIP
Turnips do best in rich, light, sandy soil. For early
use, sow in the spring as soon as the ground can be worked
in drills 1 foot apart. Cover pi inch deep. Thin plants
to 6 inches apart. For a succession, sow every two
weeks until August. Rutabagas are usually sown broad-
cast, but larger crops are obtained if the seed is sown
in drills 18 inches apart and thinned out to 8 or 10 inches
in the rows. Sow from June to the middle of July.
One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill; one to two pounds to
an acre.
Early Purple Top Milan. One of the earliest flat turnips;
flesh solid and of good quality. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2
oz. 15c., X lb. 25c., lb. 75c.
Early White Milan. Extra
early; roots of medium size,
pure white, sweet and tender.
It is a rapid grower and desir-
able for early use. Pkt. 5c.,
oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., X lb. 25c.,
lb. 75c.
Purple Top Strap .\Leaf. A
well-known and popular varie-
ty for the main crop, largely
grown for both table and stock,
12c., X lb. 15c., lb. 45c.
WHITE MILAN
TURNIP
Pkt. 5c., oz. 8c., 2 oz.
Purple Top White Globe. An early variety, of superior
quality, globe-shaped, white flesh, tender and sweet,
one of the best for table use. Pkt. 5c., oz. 8c., 2 oz.
12c., X lb. 15c., lb. 50c.
White Egg. A pure white, egg-shaped variety of rapid
growth; flesh firm, sweet and mild. Pkt. 5c., oz. 8c.,
2 oz. 12c., X lb. 15c., lb. 50c.
Golden Stone. Flesh yellow, firm and fine grained, of
fine quality, an excellent keeper. Pkt. 5c., oz. 8c., 2
oz. 12c., X lb. 15c., lb. 50c.
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TURNIP — Continued
Sweet and Medicinal Herbs
Golden Ball. Very early, fine quality and of excellent
flavor. Pkt. 5c., oz. 8c., 2 oz. 12c., yi lb. 15c., lb. 50c.
Cow Horn or Long White. A very productive, quick-
growing turnip, carrot-like in form, growing nearly half
out of the ground. Pkt. 5c., oz. 8c., 2 oz. 12c., p* lb.
15c., lb. 50c.
Rutabaga or Swede Turnip
American Purple
Top. Very hardy,
productive, and a
good keeper; flesh
yellow and solid, a
fine variety for
table use. Pkt. 5c.,
oz. 8c., 2 oz. 12c.,
X lb. 15c., lb. 50c.
Carter’s Imperial
Purple Top. Very
large and produc-
tive; smooth, round
heads, yellow flesh,
and of good quality.
Pkt. 5c., oz. 8c., 2 oz.
12c., X lb. 15c., lb.
45c.
Skirving’s Purple
Top. A standard
variety and a good
keeper. Pkt. 5c.,
oz. 8c., 2 oz. 12c., yi
lb. 15c., lb. 45c.
AMERICAN PURPLE TOP
RUTABAGA
Sow in the spring in shallow drills, 1 foot apart; when
up a few inches thin out to proper distances, or trans-
plant; cut the herbs when in flower, tie them up in small
bunches and hang in the shade to dry.
Anise Annual.
Balm Perennial
Bassil, Sweet Annual
Caraway Biennial.
Catnip Perennial.
Coriander Annual.
Dill Biennial.
Fennel, Sweet Perennial.
Horehound Perennial.
Hyssop Perennial.
Lavender Perennial.
Marjoram, Sweet Annual.
Rue Perennial.
Saffron Annual.
Sage Annual. Per lb. $1.50,
Summer Savory Annual.
Thyme Perennial.
Wormwood Perennial.
Mint Perennial
Per oz. 10c., pkt. 5c.
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Per oz. 40c., pkt. 5c.
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pkt. 25c.
A., S. & L. PERMANENT PASTURE MIXTURE
This is a mixture composed of the best varieties of the
different perennial Grasses and Clovers blended in the
right proportions for giving a fine, heavy growth of
pasture throughout the season, and which will last in the
ground for many years.
Sweet German. Flesh white, hard and sweet, keeps
well. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., lb. 20c., lb. 50c.
Budlong. An early, white, globe-shaped variety, of mild
flavor, an excellent table sort. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz.
15c., lb. 20c., lb. 50c.
Perfect Model. An improved strain of the finest
yellow-fleshed rutabaga, remarkable for uniform shape
and fine quality, very sweet and tender and a good
keeper. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 15c., yi lb. 20c., lb.
60c.
Mammoth. . This variety is an enormous cropper and one
of the most hardy, globe-shaped, with short neck,
dwarf foliage, and a clean single tap root. Pkt. 5c., oz.
10c., 2 oz. 15c., X lb. 20c., lb. 60c.
PRICE IS SECONDARY TO QUALITY
The different varieties of Seeds for this mixture are
selected with the view of combining in proper proportions
varieties that will start early in the spring and those that
will last late in the fall, and also those that will furnish
good pasture during the hot, dry periods of summer. It
is a mixture that has been highly recommended by expert
Agriculturists.
One of the chief objections in the past to prepared
mixtures has been that the quality of the different varieties
of Seeds has been very inferior.
We can assure our customers that this mixture is made
from only the very highest quality of Seeds which the
market affords. Sow at the rate of 35 lbs. to the acre.
Price per acre, $8.00, f. o. b. Portland.
“STERLING QUALITY” SEEDS MEAN THE BEST
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FIELD CORN
Prices Subject to Market Changes
Prices do not include delivery. Add cost of bags when ordering, as follows: bush., 10 cents; 2 bush., 20
cents. If ordered by mail add 10 cents per quart for postage.
Plant eight to ten quarts per acre in hills, one and one-half to two bushels broadcast, one bushel in drills.
ASHHONT GOLDEN FLINT
A carefully selected strain of the Stickney Flint. By careful selection
the time of maturity has been shortened from one to two weeks. A fine
ensilage com, growing, under even fair conditions, from 8 to 11 feet in
height. Very heavy growth of luxuriant green leaves and stalks. Awarded
first Premium at the annual exhibition of the Maine Seed Improvement
Association held at Bangor, December, 1914, and at Lewiston, December,
1915. Qt. 25c., pk. 80c., pk. 11.50, bu. 85.50.
Genuine Eureka Ensilage. The com that grows more ensilage to the acre
than any other variety. It grows very tall, attaining a height of 12 to
15 feet and makes a heavy, thick growth of fodder. Qt. 15c., >4 pk.
40c., pk. 75c., bu. 82.25.
MOULTON’S NORTHERN KING FLINT
This corn produces a large crop of fodder containing a good percentage
of grain. Under favorable conditions it will grow from 12 to 20 tons per
acre, growing from 10 to 12 feet high.
Qt. 20c., pk. 70c., pk. 81.25, bu. 84.00.
MOULTON’S NORTHERN QUEEN FLINT
An Early Flint Com. Matures early and produces large crops.
Qt. 20c., 4^ pk. 50c., pk. 90c., bu. 83.00.
Mortgage Lifter. A heavy yielding, Yellow Dent
Com. Stocks are quite tall and furnish a large
amount of fodder. Qt. 15c., pk. 65c., bu. 82.00.
Watson’s Early 8-Rowed Yellow Flint. The
earliest yellow variety. Matures in about 90
days. Seed stock grown in Maine. Ot. 20c.,
pk. 81.00, bu. 83.50.
Longfellow. Eight-rowed, yellow kernel. Ears
long, with small cob. Qt. 15c., pk. 65c., bu.
82.25.
Learning. Large deep grains, very early; stalks
are leafy and make excellent fodder. Qt. 20c.,
pk. 50c., bu. 81.75.
Red Cob Ensilage. White com with red cob;
matures late. Pk. 50c., bu. 81.75.
Sanford. An early white flint, eight-rowed va-
riety, largely grown for ensilage. Qt. 15c., pk.
60c., bu. 82.00.
Stickney Prize Yellow Flint. A fine com for
ensilage, grows from 10 to 12 feet high. Qt.
20c., pk. 81.00, J/2 bu. 81.75, bu. 83.00.
Sweet Fodder. For ensilage, and a green sum-
mer food for stock. Qt. 15c., pk. 50c., bu. 82.00.
White Rice Pop Com. The most popular for
general use. pt. 15c., pt. 20c., qt. 35c.
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GRASS SEEDS, GRAINS, ETC.
PRICES OF GRASS SEEDS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
SPECIAL QUOTATIONS WITH SAMPLES ON APPLICATION
Prices do not include delivery. Add cost of bags when ordering, as follows: x/2 bush., 10 cents; 2 bush., 20
cents. If ordered by mail add 10 cents per quart for postage.
Creeping Bent. A variety of rapid growth and spreading
habit, fine for lawns and putting greens.
Italian Rye Grass. A variety that thrives in almost
any soil and yields abundant crops.
Kentucky Blue Grass. An excellent grass for pastures
and lawns.
Meadow Foxtail. Valuable for permanent pastures.
Meadow Fescue. An excellent pasture grass.
Orchard Grass. Yields large crops of excellent hay,
also valuable for pastures, and also succeeds in shady
situations better than most other grasses.
Perennial Rye Grass. Grows rapidly, making a good
growth within a month from time of sowing.
Rhode Island Bent Grass. A valuable perennial for
lawns.
Sheep’s Fescue. A small tufted, hardy grass, thrives
on light, dry soils and in shady locations where other
grasses would fail.
Sweet Vernal (Annual). Lasts only one season. Im-
parts a fragrant odor to grass while being cut.
Sweet Vernal (Perennial) Same as the annual variety,
with the exception that it is of a perennial nature.
Tall Meadow Oat Grass. It is recommended for hay
and for a soiling crop.
Washington Oats. A fine, heavy oat, originating in
New York. One of the best and most reliable of
spring oats. It is an open-headed or tree type of
oats, thin hulls making them especially valuable as a
feeding oat. They are less liable to rust than most
any other sort. Weight, 36 to 40 lbs. measured bushel.
Crop failed.
American Banner Oats. This variety makes a strong
growth of straw. The heads are large and bushy,
yielding large crops of oats of fine quality. Per pk.
35c., bu. SI. 25, bags included.
Barley, Chevalier. A two-rowed variety, very hardy
and productive. The grain is large and plump.
Barley, Beardless. Pk. 60c., bu. $2.00.
Spring Wheat (Fife). A red, beardless variety, hardy
and productive.
Spring ’'"Rye. An excellent crop _f or fodder or grain.
Write for prices.
Winter Rye. The ordinary variety for fall sowing.
Write for prices.
Tall Fescue. A valuable perennial grass. Succeeds best
on moist soil.
Timothy. One of the most important of hay grasses,
producing a larger crop than any other grass when
sown on rich loamy or clayey soils. We sell only
the purest and best seed obtainable.
Wood Meadow Grass. Of early growth and thriving
well under trees where other grasses will not grow.
Alsike Clover. A hardy variety and one of the best
for sowing with other clovers or grasses. The blossoms
are fragrant and are much liked by bees.
Alfalfa or Lucerne Clover. Valuable as a hay and
forage crop.
Crimson Clover. An annual variety growing about
one foot high.
White Clover. Largely used in lawn and pasture mix-
tures.
Red Clover. Excellent for pastures and hay. Adds
humus to the soil wherever it is sown.
Hungarian. A popular annual used for hay and forage,
yielding two or three tons of hay per acre.
Golden Millet. Grown for hay or green fodder.
Japanese or Barnyard Millet. A popular forage plant
of excellent quality, growing 6 to 8 feet in height and
yielding 10 to 20 tons per acre.
Sweet Clover, Bokhara (Melilotus Alba). Used as a
soil-improving crop.
Dwarf Essex Rape. A forage plant of great value,
furnishing rich pasturage for sheep, hogs or cattle
within six weeks from the time of sowing. It also
makes splendid green feed for poultry. It is sown
broadcast at the rate of 4 to 6 lbs. to the acre, but
will yield much better when soiyn in drills, i at the
rate of 2 to 3 lbs. per acre. Per lb. 12c., by mail 15c.;
per 100 lbs. $9.00.
Soja Beans. Valuable as a forage crop or green manure;
also as a green fodder and silo plant. Early Hollybrook,
qt. 20c., pk. $1.00, bu. $3.50. Early Green, qt. 20c.,
pk. $1.25, bu. $4.50.
Velvet Beans. Used in the South as a forage plant,
also an excellent fertilizing plant for plowing under.
Qt. 25c., pk. $1.50, bu. $5.00.
Southern Cow Peas. One of the largest yielding forage
crops grown. New Era. An early maturing variety.
Qt. 20c., pk. $1.00, bu. $3.50.
Spring Vetches or Tares. Valuable for soiling, also
grown with oats for feeding to stock. Lb. 8c.; per
100 lbs. $6.50.
Buckwheat (Japanese). The best and most profitable Winter Vetches or Tares. Very hardy, recommended
variety. It is earlier and more productive than the for fall sowing with rye. Lb. 25c.
Silver Hull. Pk. 50c., bu. $1.75.
Kaffir Corn. Makes a large growth of forage. The
Buckwheat (Silver Hull). A very good variety. Grain grain makes an excellent feed for poultry. Lb. 8c.;
is light gray in color. Pk. 50c., bu. $1.75. per 100 lbs. $5.00.
“STERLING QUALITY” SEEDS MEAN THE BEST
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LAWN GRASS SEED
Lawns made from seed are generally superior to those made by laying turf, and there is a large saving in the
expense. The soil should be carefully prepared, made firm and smooth, well drained, and enriched with commercial
fertilizer or well-rotted manure.
A., S. & L. EXTRA FINE MIXED.
A combination of the finest and
purest grasses best adapted for a
permanent lawn. For beautiful,
velvety lawns, the “A., S. & L.”
Lawn Grass is the best that can
be used. We have received many
complimentary reports from cus-
tomers who have used this Lawn
Seed. Lb. 25c., by mail 30c.
Pinetree. This mixture is composed
of grasses adapted to general lawn
purposes. Lb. 20c., by mail 25c.
A., S. & L. Golf Links Mixture.
Made from a formula that will pro-
duce a turf which will withstand
rough usage. Lb. 35c., by mail 40c.
A., S. & L. Putting Green Mixture.
The varieties in this mixture are
the finest, low growing and most
hardy kinds. Lb. 35c., by mail 40c.
TABLE SHOWING THE QUANTITY OF SEED USUALLY SOWN UPON AN ACRE
Lbs. per bush.
Lbs. per bush.
Barley, broadcast
48
2 to 3 bush.
Melon, Water, in hills
Beans, Dwarf, in drills
60
IX bush.
Millet, Japanese
40
Beans, Pole, in hills
60
10 to 12 qts.
Millet, German
50
Beets, Table, in drills
6 lbs.
Oats, broadcast
32
Beets, Mangel-Wurzel
6 lbs.
Onion, in drills
Buckwheat
48
1 bush.
Onion Sets, in drills
Cabbage, in beds to transplant
X lb.
Parsnip, in drills
Carrot, in drills
3 to 4 lbs.
Peas, broadcast
Clover, Red
60
15 to 20 lbs.
Peas, in drills
Clover, White
60
12 to 15 lbs.
Potatoes (Cut Tubers)
60
Clover, Alsike
60
10 lbs.
Pumpkins, in hills
Clover, Lucerne or Alfalfa
60
30 lbs.
Radish, in drills
Corn, in hills
10 qts.
Rye, broadcast
56
Corn, for fodder
3 bush.
Sage, in drills
Cucumber, in hills
2 lbs.
Spinach, in drills
Grass, Kentucky Blue
14
3 bush.
Squash, (Bush Varieties), in hills
Grass, Orchard
14
3 bush.
Squash, (Running Varieties), in hills
Grass, Red Top (Recleaned)
40
6 lbs.
Tomato, to transplant
Grass, Timothy
45
X bush.
Turnip, broadcast
Grass, Hungarian
48
1 bush.
Turnip, in drills
Grass, Lawn
25
3 bush.
Vetches, broadcast
Melon, Musk, in hills
2 to 3 lbs.
Wheat, broadcast
60
4 to 5 lbs.
25 lbs.
1 bush.
2 to 3 bush.
5 lbs.
8 bush.
5 lbs.
3 bush.
IX bush.
8 bush.
4 lbs.
8 lbs.
IX bush.
8 lbs.
10 lbs.
2 lbs.
3 lbs.
Klb.
2 lbs.
1 y £ lbs.
2 to 3 bush.
IX to 2 bush.
QUANTITY OF SEEDS REQUIRED FOR A GIVEN NUMBER OF HILLS OR LENGTH OF DRILL
Asparagus
1 ounce
50 feet of drill
Beet
1 “
50 “ “ “
Beans, Dwarf
1 quart
100 “ “ “
Beans, Pole
1 “
150 hills
Carrot
1 ounce
100 feet of drill
Cucumber
1 “
50 hills
Corn
1 quart
200 “
Dandelion
1 ounce
100 feet of drill
Melon, Water
1 “
30 hills
Melon, Musk
1 “
60 “
Onion
1
100 feet of drill
Onion Sets
1 quart
40 feet of drill
Parsley
1 ounce
150 “ “ “
Pumpkin
1 “
20 hills
Parsnip
1 “
100 feet of drill
Peas
1 quart
100 “ “ “
Radish
1 ounce
100 “ “ “
Spinach
1 “
50 “ “ “
Squash, Early
1 “
50 “ “ “
Squash, Late
1 “
15 “ “ “
Turnip
1 “
150 “ “ “
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A Descriptive List of
CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS
With General Directions For Cultivation
A rich, sandy loam is the best for most flowering plants. The soil of a good garden should be deep, well pulver-
ized, and if fertilizers are used they should be thoroughly mixed with the soil.
It is best in practically all instances except hardy annuals to start the seed in boxes, preferably a box about 18 x 24
inches and 4 inches deep, using very sandy soil with leaf-mold that will not bake, and provide for drainage by boring
some holes in the bottom of the box. It is best not to put any fertilizer in the seed box, since it is only necessary
to bring the plants to the third or fourth leaf, when they should be pricked out and reset in another box, in which
the soil should be loam mixed with leaf-mold. It is important that the plant be of good size, strong and sturdy,
when finally transplanted in the garden.
If the seed be sown directly in the garden, it should be sown in the spring after the soil is well worked and fer-
tilized. When up, the plants must be thinned from two to twelve inches, depending on the variety, otherwise they
will be weak and spindling. It is a mistake to leave plants too thick. A common mistake in sowing flower as well
as other seeds is covering too deep. As a general rule, cover only to the depth of the thickness of the seeds, or with
medium-sized seeds, like Balsams, Zinnias, etc., half an inch or less is the proper depth. Such fine seeds as Portu-
laca, Nicotiana, etc., need only to be pressed into the soil with a piece of board or palm of the hand. Always press
the earth down firmly after sowing all flower seeds, else there is danger of their drying up before the roots can get
firm hold of the soil. Seeds of the hardier annuals may be sown where they are to grow; but, as a rule, it is prefer-
able to transplant, as the plants are generally stronger and stand the drought better. During very dry weather, and
when the seedlings are first set out, they should be watered frequently. Provide some support for all such annuals
as require it.
The weeds should be kept down and the ground loosened often, so that the plants will receive the full benefit of
the rains and dews, which they will not if the ground is allowed to become hard and baked.
Per Pkt.
ABUTILON (Flowering Maple). Free-flowering,
perennial shrubs of strong growth and easy culti-
vation; drooping, bell-shaped flowers of various
colors 80.10
ACONITUM (Monk’s Head). Hardy perennial,
with helmet-shaped flowers; growing in any
good garden soil. Thrives best when planted
among shrubbery or in shady situations. 4 feet.
Nappellus. Large, blue 10
Nappellus White. Large White 10
Finest Mixed. y oz. 35c 10
ACROCLINIUM. A half-hardy annual, bearing
white and rose-colored flowers which are used
when dried for winter bouquets. \y feet.
Rose and white, mixed 05
AGERATUM. A beautiful, hardy annual. The
flowers, which are produced in clusters, are very
attractive in the garden and are very useful for
bouquets.
Little Blue Star. Bright blue flowers, 6 inches . 10
Blue Perfection. Dark Blue. \y2 feet 05
ALYSSUM. A fragrant, hardy annual, bearing
spikes of small, white flowers in great profusion
throughout the summer and autumn. Useful
for borders and for cutting.
Sweet Alyssum. Flowers small and sweet.
Oz. 25c 05
Little Dorrit. Pure white, very dwarf and
sweet scented 05
Little Gem. Pure white. 6 inches 05
Saxatile Compactum. Perennial, 10 inches
high, compact habit, yellow flowers 05
AMARANTHUS. Hardy annuals, grown especially
for their brilliant foliage.
Tricolor (Joseph’s Coat). The plant is 3 feet
high, with brilliant leaves in variegated red,
yellow, green, etc 05
AMMOBIUM (Ala turn Grandiflorum) . A hardy
annual, with white everlasting flowers; useful as
bouquets and as dried flowers 05
AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII (Boston Ivy). The best
hardy vine for covering brick or stone buildings,
etc.; foliage turning to scarlet in the autumn.
K oz. 20c 05
ANTIRRH INIUM (SNAPDRAGON)
ANTIRRHINIUM (Snapdragon). A half-hardy
perennial, easily raised from seed. Bloom pro-
fusely the first season from midsummer till fall.
TALL, LARGE, FLOWERING VARIETIES
Per Pkt.
Defiance. Brilliant scarlet.^ oz. 35c. SO. 05
Fire King. Orange-scarlet, with white throat
y oz. 35c. .05
Firefly. Scarlet and white % oz. 35c. .05
Galathee. Crimson and white id oz. 35c. .05
Nelrose. Coral pink 10
Othello (New). A very distinct large-flowering
Snapdragon which produces flowers of a rich,
dark maroon color y oz. 75c. .10
Silver Pink. Delicate rosy pink 10
Victoria. Pure white y oz. 25c. .05
Venus (New). Delicate Pink, with white
throat | oz. 35c. .10
Large Y ellow y oz. 35c. . 05
Double White 10
Large Flowering. Mixed colors . .y oz. 25c. . 05
Semi Dwarf. Finest Mixed y oz. 25c. . 05
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ASTERS
A popular half-hardy annual produced in a great variety of classes and an almost endless number ot colors. The
tallest varieties grow about two feet high and some varieties ot dwarfs are not six inches high. The best method of
culture is to sow the seed in boxes in March or April. Cover the seeds about one-fourth inch deep with rich, light
soil, and when the plants have three or four leaves transplant about 15 inches apart each way. The seed can be sown
in rows where the plants are to remain, thinning them from six to twelve inches apart, according to variety. One of the
best annuals for cut flowers.
Vick’s Lavender and Purple Roches ters.
New colors in this splendid type of aster.
The flowers are of immense size, often
5 inches across, with petals that are very
long and narrow, and gracefully recurved.
Per Pkt.
Vick’s Lavender Rochester. A clear
light lavender color $0.15
Vick’s Purple Rochester. A deep rich
purple 15
Vick’s Non-lateral Lavender Pink.
The entire strength of the plant is
given to the production of six or eight
immense, wonderfully double flowers
which are held erect at all times by the
stiff, semi-upright stems 15
Vick’s White Perfection. The finest
mid-season White Aster in cultiva-
tion. The plants are extremely vig-
orous, with unusually broad dark
green leaves and stout stems. They
carry about twelve large flowers on
long stems free from side branches. . . .15
Vick’s Pink Enchantress. The plants
are tall and strong, and the flowers are
the size of those of the largest Branching
Asters. The color is that of the popu-
lar “Pink Enchantress’’ Carnation.
This color, although very delicate, does
not fade 15
Vick’s Imperial Daybreak. Flowers
very large and double; color a shell
pink. The plant flowers very early
and is a continuous free bloomer.
Height 15 to 20 inches 10 per pkt
Vick’s Imperial Purity. Similar to Daybreak
in form and habit of growth; the blooms
C £ are pure white $0.10
Vick’s Imperial Lavender. The form of the flower
the habit of the plant and the time of blooming
are identical with Daybreak, but the color is
a delicate lavender 10
Vick’s Imperial Yellow. A pale lemon yellow,
flushed with pink 10
Vick’s Violet King. In form the flower petals
somewhat resemble the quilled varieties, but are
much larger and broader. The bloom is round,
full and very large, many of the flowers measur-
ing from four to five inches in diameter. Its
color is a soft violet-lilac 10
Vick’s Cardinal. This variety is particularly
adapted for bedding, owing to its free-bloom-
ing qualities and brilliant coloring 15
Vick’s Royal Purple. A variety of dwarf growth;
flowers large, color a rich shade of purple 10
Crego’s Giant. One of the finest varieties of asters,
flowers very large, often five inches across,
with long, stout stems. Keep longer in good
condition when cut than any other variety.
Bloom August and September.
White 10
Shell-Pink 10
Rose 10
Lavender 10
All Colors Mixed i oz. 25c. . 10
VICK’S LAVENDER ROCHESTER
Per Pkt
Semple’s Branching. The plant grows 18 inches
high. The blossoms, which are large and full-
petalled, are borne on long stems or branches;
flowers late in the autumn.
Lavender $0.10
Shell-Pink 10
Pure White 10
Finest Mixed | oz. 25c. .10
Single Japanese. This new variety of Single
Asters bears large, star-shaped flowers. The
yellow central disk is encircled by a wreath of
long, quilled petals. Of branching habits, the
plants throw up a large number of strong side
stocks from the base of the main stem.
White 25
Delicate Rose 25
Truffaut’s Peony-Flowered Perfection. This
variety has brilliant and showy assortment of
colors. Flowers, medium size; plant about 18
inches high.
White 10
Light Blue 10
Rose 10
Mixed i oz. 25c. . 10
Giant Comet. A fine variety, with large blossoms.
White £oz. 25c. .10
Finest Mixed 1 oz. 20c. .10
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AST E RS— Continued
Per Pkt.
Queen of the Market. One of the earliest-
blooming varieties. The plants are about 1
foot high, bearing from ten to fifteen finely
formed flowers on long and graceful stems.
Lavender
Rose
White
Mixed. All colors I oz. 25c.
Dwarf Chyrsanthemum Flowered.
Finest Mixed I oz. 25c.
Ball or Jewel. A dwarf, fall-flowering variety;
flowers quite round.
Fine Mixed I oz. 20c.
Quilled German. A showy class from 1 to 2 feet
high, with quilled flowers and branching habit.
Mixed colors I oz. 20c.
$0.05
.05
.05
.05
.10
.10
.05
Cocardeau or Crown. A variety producing very
showy and bright-colored flowers with white
centers; feet.
Finest Mixed i oz. 20c. . 10
Mixed Asters. Tall varieties, mixed f oz. 15c. . 05
Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. A tender
perennial for greenhouse or potted plant use,
with long, fine, feathery foliage 15
Sprengeri. Excellent plants for table deco-
ration 15
Asperula Azurea Setosa. Sweet-scented
annual with light blue flowers. It will grow in
shaded places; 1ft yi oz. 15c .05
BACHELOR’S BUTTON BALSAM
BACHELOR’S BUTTON. Hardy annual of easy
culture, one of the most attractive of all the old-
fashioned flowers. Sow the seed where it is to
remain and thin to six inches. Per Pkt.
Emperor William. Fine dark blue $0.05
Rose 05
Pink 05
White 05
Finest Mixed oz. 10c. .05
Semi-double Mixed Colors 05
BALSAM. A favorite garden flower, producing
masses of beautiful, brilliant-colored, double
flowers of easy culture; succeeds in a good rich
soil; set the plants one foot apart; tender an-
nuals; 2 feet I oz. 25c.
Double Camellia-Flowered. Finest mixed. . . .05
Double Rose- Flowered. Finest Mixed.
| oz. 25c. .05
White Perfection. Double pure white 10
Pgf Pkt.
BARTONIA AUREA. A free-blooming, showy
plant with large, golden-yellow flowers; 18
inches $0.05
BEANS, Flowering. Popular ornamental
climbers, 6 to 8 feet.
Butterfly Runner ^ pt. 15c. .05
Scarlet Runner yi pt. 15c. .05
White Runner yi pt. 15c. .05
BEGONIA SEMPERFLORENS. A variety
adapted for house or outdoor culture; easily
grown. Seed sown in February or March makes
fine plants for bedding out in June. Height 8
to 12 inches.
Choicest Mixed 25
BEGONIA, Tuberous Rooted Varieties. Very
popular and showy plants for summer decora-
tion or window gardening. Sow the seed in-
doors in February or March.
Single Choice Mixed 15
Double Choice Mixed 25
BELLIS PERENNIS
BELLIS PERENNIS (Double Daisy). Sow the
seed very early. The flowers are abundant in
early spring and may be continued later by the
use of water. Set about six inches apart in a cool
border. Perennial.
Longfellow. Large, rose-colored flowers. §
oz. 50c 10
Snowball. Large, double, pure white, with
long, stiff stems i oz. 50c. . 10
Finest Mixed i oz. 25c. . 10
SHASTA DAISY. Fine, hardy perennial, produc-
ing large flowers which are very desirable for
cutting. Height 2 feet.
Alaska. Pure white. Extra 10
BROWALLIA. Very handsome, free-flowering
plants. 1 yi feet high.
Elata. Blue 05
Alba. White 05
Mixed 05
CALCEOLARIA. A tender perennial, used largely
in greenhouses and conservatories.
Carter’s Victoria Prize. Mixed, all colors. . . .15
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CALENDULA
Per Pkt.
CALENDULA. Profuse-blooming, dwarf annuals;
of easy culture and flowering until frost.
Meteor. Handsome, double and beautifully
striped, the petals having a creamy center
edged with orange-yellow $0.05
Prince of Orange. Fine orange. Double 05
Mixed Varieties yi oz. 10c. . 05
CALLIOPSIS (or Coreopsis). A hardy annual
growing about 2 feet high, valuable for bright
bedding effects or for cutting. Blooms from
June until September.
Drummondi. Yellow, with maroon center. . . .05
Cloth of Gold. Flowers golden yellow 05
Nigra Speciosa. Dark Maroon 05
Mixed. Fine Varieties yi oz. 10c. .05
Per Pkt.
CANDYTUFT. A hardy annual of easy culture
and valuable for bedding or massing.
Giant Hyacinth Flowered. Very large heads
and long spikes of white flowers. 1 foot.
yi. oz. 25c. $0.05
Empress. Pure white pyramidal; fine for forc-
ing. 1 foot 05
Crimson. 1 foot 05
Purple. 1 foot 05
Rose. 1 foot 05
White. 1 foot 05
Finest Mixed. 1 foot. . . .oz. 15c., yi oz. 10c. .05
Little Prince. Dwarf, white. 6 inches 10
CANNA. The Canna will bloom from seed the
first year if the seed is sown early. Seeds
should be soaked for twenty-four hours in
warm water before sowing.
Crozy’s Varieties. Mixed. New large-flow-
ered and free-blooming sorts yi oz. 20c. . 10
CATCHFLY. Free-blooming, hardy plants of easi-
est cultivation, useful for beds and borders. 6
inches.
Mixed Colors 05
CENTAUREA (Dusty Miller). _ Half-hardy peren-
nial, used for borders or edgings.
Candidissima. Silvery white foliage, deeply
cut; about 1 foot high 10
Gymnocarpa. Leaves silver gray, with grace-
ful, drooping habit. \yi feet 10
CHRYSANTHEMUM (Annual). Summer
blooming annuals, growing 12 to 18 inches high,
very effective for beds or cut blooms.
Single Mixed 05
Double Mixed 05
CINERARIA. Magnificent flowering plant for
spring decoration for the conservatory or win-
dow garden. The flowers measure 2 to 3 inches
across; are of white, blue, violet and crimson
shades.
Carter’s Brilliant Prize. Large flowering,
choicest mixed 25
CLARKIA. Beautiful, hardy annuals with rose-
colored, white and purple flowers in very
brilliant shades. About lyi to 2 feet high
and profuse bloomers. .
Single Mixed yi oz. 15c. . 05
Double Mixed yi oz. 15c. .05
COBAEA. A rapid-growing climber, with hand-
some foliage and large, bell-shaped flowers,
half-hardy perennial. 20 ft.
Scandens. Purple | oz. 15c. .10
CANTERBURY BELLS. Hardy biennials of rich
color and profuse bloom. Succeeds best in
light, rich soil and in the fall should be trans-
planted two feet apart and given some protec-
tion in severe winter weather; large bell-shaped
flowers which are very effective. Height 2 to
4 feet.
Single Blue 05
Single White 05
Single Rose 05
Single, Fine Mixed I oz. 15c. .05
Double, Fine Mixed £ oz. 15c. . 05
CANARY BIRD VINE. Half-hardy, climbing an-
nual, bearing an abundance of bright yellow,
fringed flowers yi oz. 15c. .05
COCKSCOMB. Very popular annuals of the
easiest culture, producing large, ornamental
comb-like heads; useful both for summer bed-
ding and pot plants.
Glasgow Prize. Brilliant, deep purplish-red
combs, dark foliage. Height about 1 foot 10
Finest Dwarf Mixed 10
COLEUS. A tender perennial, growing about 10
to 18 inches high, and grown for its beautiful,
bright-colored, velvety leaves.
Mixed Hybrids. Finest Mixed varieties 25
COLUMBINE. Well-known hardy perennials,
bearing in great profusion, through May and
June, exquisite flowers greatly varied in color-
ing; of easy culture, thriving best in dry soil
and growing well in partial shade. 1 to 3 feet.
Single, Mixed Colors 05
Double, Mixed Colors 05
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Per Pkt.
CONVOLVULUS major (Morning Glory). A
handsome, showy climber of easy culture and
suitable for covering windows, trellises, etc.
The flowers are most brilliant in the morning
and run through many shades from white to
dark blue, red and striped. Hardy annuals
10 feet high.
Finest Mixed yi lb. 20c., 1 oz. 10c. $0.05
Imperial Japanese. Handsome flowers of
gigantic size and in colors ranging from snow
white to carmine, through every shade of blue
and purple to nearly black, and striped
Oz. 15c., yi oz. 10c 05
COSMOS. A very effective flowering plant, quite
hardy and rapid growing, forming bush-like
plants 4 to 6 feet high and covered with large,
single, dahlia-like flowers. Start in March and
transplant to open ground about June first.
Early Flowering, Mixed Colors . . % oz. 25c. . 10
“ “ White ^ oz. 25c. .10
“ “ Pink K oz. 25c. .10
“ “ Crimson yi oz. 25c. .10
Lady Lenox. Late Flowering. Color, shell-
pink. Plants strong and vigorous, growing 6 to
7 feet high oz. 25c. . 10
CYCLAMEN. A tender perennial for greenhouses
and window gardens. Easily grown from seed.
Sow in August or September.
Persicum Giganteum. Large flowers, choice
mixed 50
CYPRESS VINE. A summer, climbing annual
with fine, feathery foliage and pretty, star-
shaped flowers.
Scarlet 05
Mixed 05
DIANTHUS or Pinks. Hardy biennials that bloom
the first season, remaining green all winter and
blooming the next year also if lightly protected.
Old plants flower the earliest, but as young ones
give the largest, finest flowers, sowings are
made every year. Seed can be sown under
glass in the spring, or in an open, sheltered bed.
The seedlings are easily transplanted. Average
height, 1 foot.
Chinese Double Mixed. A mixture of brilliant
coloring and marking 05
Heddewigi Luteolus. A novelty producing
double, light yellow flowers. Hardy annual. . . .25
Heddewigi. Very large-flowering, double,
choicest mixed, extra fine strain 05
Double Clove. A hardy perennial, pink, very
fragrant, choice colors 10
Marguerite, Giant Mixed. The flowers are of
brilliant colors, ranging through many beautiful
shades of red, pink, white, variegated, etc.;
they are of perfect form and large size. Those
sown in the spring commence flowering in early
summer and continue to bloom until checked
by frost | oz. 30c. . 10
Marguerite. Dark red 10
Marguerite. White 10
Carter’s Choice Double Mixed Carnation.
Beautiful variety, producing very double
flowers of various shades and colors. Seed saved
from choicest double flowers 25
DIANTHUS— Continued
Per Pkt.
Plumarius (Grass Pink, or Pheasant- eye
Pink). A single hardy Pink, with fringed-
edged, fragrant flowers, mixed colors $0.05
DAHLIA. A popular late summer and autumn
flowering plant. Is grown from seed or propa-
gated from the bulbous roots. The seed may
be planted early in the hotbed and the plants
set out in May after all danger of frost is over.
By sowing the seed early the plants may be
made to bloom the first year.
Double Mixed 10
Single Mixed 10
DATURA. Large, strong-growing plants, with
large, trumpet-shaped flowers. 3 feet.
Finest Mixed 05
DELPHINIUM. Hardy perennials, with splendid
flowers, very showy and indispensible for hardy
beds or borders.
Formosum. Deep blue 05
Double Hybrids, Finest Mixed 10
liCAENA. Ornamental plants for vases, baskets
and house decorations.
Indivisa. Narrow green leaves 10
Veitchi. Variegated foliage, brilliant colors. . . .15
ESCHSCHOLTZIA
ESCHSCHOLTZIA (California Poppy). The fo-
liage is finely cut and has a blush tinge, delicate
and very attractive. The large, handsome
flowers, two inches or more in diameter, are pro-
duced in great profusion all summer. Seeds can
be sown where the plants are to bloom. Hardy
annual; height, 1 foot.
Calif ornica. Deep yellow, orange center.
Oz. 15c
Mandarin. Deep orange
White
Carmine King. Carmine-rose
Mixed Oz. 15c.
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FEVERFEW". Free-flowering annuals for bed,
borders and pot culture.
Double White 05
Golden Feather. Very popular for edgings.
1 foot 05
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FORGET-ME-NOT
Per Pkt.
FORGET-ME-NOT. A hardy perennial, growing
6 to 12 inches high. Small, star-like flowers
are borne in clusters on long stems. The plant
is of easy culture and blooms the first year if
seed is sown early.
Indigo Blue. Large, dark blue flowers.
| oz. 15c $0.05
Victoria. Large flowers, bright azure blue;
dwarf habit; fine for borders | oz. 15c. .10
Fine Mixed I oz. 15c. .05
FOXGLOVE
FOXGLOVE. The Foxgloves are highly orna-
mental plants. They are fine for the mixed
border or planted singly in half-shady places
near a walk or drive. The spikes of flowers are
often two feet in length, containing scores of
the prettily-spotted, thimble-shaped flowers.
Perfectly hardy. Sow seed in spring in the
garden and transplant as desired. Perennial.
Mixed varieties L4 oz. 20c. .05
FRENCH HONEYSUCKLE (Hedysarum). Very
handsome, free-flowering plants; well adapted
for borders or rock- work. Hardy perennial; 4
feet high.
Scarlet 05
Album . White 05
GAILLARDIA. Very showy plants with brilliant
flowers. Hardy annuals and perennials, 1 to
IJ/2 feet high.
Double Mixed. Annual % oz. 20c. .05
Finest Mixed. Perennial X oz. 15c. .05
GLOBE AMARANTH. Globe-shaped, everlasting
flowers. If cut when well matured, will retain
their beauty through the winter. Tender an-
nuals; 12 to 18 inches high.
Fine Mixed 05
GLOXINIA. Greenhouse perennial plants, produc-
ing soft, velvety green leaves and rich, beauti-
fully colored flowers.
Carter’s Invincible Prize. Superb mixture. . $0.25
GODETIA. Beautiful garden plants, having large,
delicately shaded blossoms. Easily cultivated
in garden soil. Hardy annual; about 1 foot
high.
Finest Mixed 05
GOURDS
GOURDS. Ornamental, rapid-growing, trailing
annuals, with curiously-shaped, highly-colored
fruits. Cultivate the same as melons or
squashes; 10 to 20 feet.
Dipper or Calabash 05
Hercules’ Club. Club-shaped. 4 feet long. . .05
Egg-shaped. Fruit white like an egg 05
Orange-shaped (Mock Orange) 05
Bottle-shaped 05
Pear-shaped. Striped, very showy 05
Luffa (Dish-cloth or Bonnet Gourd) 05
Sugar Trough 05
Mixed Varieties K oz. 15c. .05
GRASSES (Ornamental). Ornamental grasses
serve the double purpose of rendering the mixed
flower bed or border attractive during the sum-
mer and for the use of the spikes or panicles in
a dried state in winter bouquets.
Avena Sterilis (Animated Oats). Drooping,
very graceful. Annual. 2 feet 05
Briza Maxima (Quaking Grass). Very pretty.
Annual. 1 Yz feet 05
Coix Lacryma (Job’s Tears). Grows 2 feet
high 05
Eulalia Japonica. One of the most beautiful
of the tall-growing grasses. 5 feet 10
Gynerium Argenteum (Pampas Grass).
The finest ornamental grass in cultivation.
Half-hardy perennial. 10 feet 10
Hordeum Jubatum (Squirrel Tail Grass).
Annual 05
Stipa Pennata (Feather Grass). One of the
prettiest and most interesting. Perennial. 2
feet 05
GREVILEA ROBUSTA. A graceful, decorative
plant with fern-like foliage; excellent for table
decoration; easily raised from seed 10
GYPSOPHILIA. Free-flowering, elegant plants,
succeeding in any garden soil.
Elegans. A hardy annual, large white flowers. .05
Paniculata (Baby’s Breath). Fine for bou-
quets; white flowers. Perennial 05
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HELICHRYSUM
HELICHRYSUM. The well-known Everlasting
Flower. It is everywhere prized for winter
decoration. Hardy annual.
Finest Double Mixed $0.05
HELIOTROPE
HELIOTROPE. This class of plants is one of the
finest for cutting, as the delicious fragrance of
all the varieties is very durable. For the
same reason they make excellent house plants.
Seed sown early in the spring in the house
will make fine plants for summer bedding.
Queen Marguerite. Bears immense clusters
of large deep dark-blue flowers. Very fragrant . .
Finest Mixed
HONESTY (Satin Flower). The flat, silvery seed
pods are used for winter decoration. Very
handsome, free-flowering. Hardy biennial. 2
feet
HUMULUS JAPONICUS (Japanese Hop). Fast-
growing, annual climber. 12 feet
HYACINTH BEAN. Tender, climbing annual.
Grows rapidly and is valuable for covering a
trellis. The shining purple seed pods are very
ornamental. Tender annual, growing 6 to 8
feet.
Finest Mixed oz. 15c.
ICE PLANT (Mesembryanthemum Crystal-
linum). A pretty, half-hardy annual, with del-
icate, succulent, almost transparent branches
and leaves. Useful for baskets, vase work, and
rockeries
JACOB AEA (Senecio). A showy, free-flowering
hardy annual. It produces in great profusion
branching spikes of bright Cineraria-like
double flowers one and one-half inches in
diameter. Excellent for bouquets. Mixed
colors
KOCHIA TRICOPHYLLA (Summer Cypress).
A splendid ornamental annual plant, forming
dense oval bushes 2 to 2p£ feet high, of small,
feathery, light green foliage. As summer ad-
vances, this changes to a carmine hue and
finally to a fiery red. A very attractive plant.
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HOLLYHOCK
Per pkt
EVERBLOOMING ANNUAL HOLLYHOCK.
Hardy annuals, blooming the first season.
Single Mixed $0.10
Double Mixed io
Allegheny. A semi-double, fringed variety.
Finest Mixed % oz. 25c.
HOLLYHOCK. (Perennial) Plants of upright,
stately growth, 5 to 8 feet high. The double
varieties are the most desirable. Very effective
when planted in long rows with a background
of shrubbery.
Chater’s Double Crimson i oz. 30c.
Chater’s Double Pink | oz. 30c.
Chater’s Double Yellow i oz. 30c.
Chater’s Double White i oz. 30c.
Chater’s Double Rose § oz. 30c.
Chater’s Double Scarlet f- oz. 30c.
Chater’s Double Mixed f oz. 30c.
Finest Mixed. Single y^ oz. 15c.
LANTANA. Very rapid-growing, free-flowering
plants that bloom through the latter part of
summer and autumn. The plants form small
shrubs, producing in abundance clusters of
single, fragrant flowers that continually change
color.
Finest French Hybrids Mixed yi oz. 20c.
LARKSPUR. Very ornamental plants, producing,
in great variety of form and colors, some of the
most beautiful flowers in cultivation.
Double Dwarf Rocket. 1 foot in height.
Mixed colors yi, oz. 10c.
Stock-Flowered. Double, branching; fine for
cutting. 2 feet. Mixed colors y^ oz. 10c.
LAVATERA (Mallow). Beautiful hardy annuals
covered the entire summer with saucer-shaped
flowers. The seed may be sown where they are
to bloom. Height 2 to 3 feet.
Pink 05
White 05
Semi-Dwarf Mixed y^ oz. 15c. . 05
LAVENDER. Chiefly cultivated for the delicious
and lasting fragrance of its flowers; succeeds in
any common garden soil. Perennial y£ oz. 15c. . 05
LINARIA Cymbalaria (Kenilworth Ivy). A
charming, neat, hardy, perennial trailing plant,
suitable for baskets, vases and rock work.
Lavender and Purple 10
LINUM Grandiflorum Rubrum (Scarlet Flax).
A beautiful and effective plant of slender and
delicate growth, having a profusion of bright
flowers. Hardy annual; about 1 yi feet high. . .
LOBELIA. The dwarf varieties are very useful for
edging, and the trailing varieties for hanging
baskets and window-boxes.
Erinus gracilis. Blue trailing | oz. 15c.
White Gem. Snow-white flowers. . . . | oz. 15c.
Crystal Palace Compacta. 6 inches. Dark
blue bedding variety I oz. 40c.
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LOPHOSPERMUM
Per Pkt.
LOPHOSPERMUM SCANDENS. An ornamental
annual climber, growing 10 to 12 feet long, with
showy, purplish-rose blossoms resembling Fox-
gloves SO. 10
LOVE-IN-A-MIST. A hardy annual, 1 foot high,
with finely cut foliage. Oddly shaped blossoms
in blue and white, and curious seed pods. Of
easy culture.
Mixed. Blue and white shades 05
LOVE LIES BLEEDING. Light yellowish green
foliage; long, drooping, crimson flower spikes.
Plant 3 to 4 feet high. Hardy annual 05
LUPINS
LUPINS. Annual. Showy plants, with long spikes
of bright-colored flowers. Used extensively for
bedding and for cutting. Height 2 feet.
Pink Beauty. Tall spikes of an exquiste shell-
pink color }/2 oz. 15c.
Blue
Rose Pink
White
Yellow
Mixed, All colors 1 oz. 25c.
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MALOPE. Free-blooming, hardy annuals suitable
for mixed borders and fine for cutting. Height
3 feet.
Grandiflora Mixed 05
MARVEL OF PERU. The flowers of this old-
fashioned favorite open about four o’clock in
the afternoon and fade the next morning. 2 feet
high, with bright foliage and fragrant flowers of
desirable colors. Set plants 2 feet apart; makes
a nice hedge if set a foot apart. Seed should
be planted in the open ground where plants are
desired.
Mixed colors oz. 15c. .05
MARIGOLD (Tagetes). A hardy annual plant, in
dwarf and tall varieties, growing from 6 inches
to 2 feet high: foliage bright green, deeply cut
and graceful. The flowers are various shades
of yellow and brown. The tall varieties are
very valuable for large bedding or background
work, and the dwarf varieties for borders.
Seeds can be sown in a cold frame or in the
open border, and the plants transplanted late in
the spring to where they are to remain.
DOUBLE AFRICAN VARIETIES
Per Pkt.
Orange Quilled. A double variety with quilled
petals; flowers showy, bloom very early; y^oz. 15c. $0.05
Lemon Queen. Large, lemon-colored flowers. .05
Finest Mixed ^ oz. 15c. .05
Dwarf Mixed. 1 foot K oz. 15c. .05
FRENCH VARIETIES
Tall Double Mixed >2 oz. 15c. .05
Dwarf Double Mixed oz. 15c. . 05
Gold Striped. Double variety, brilliantly
marked and striped. 1 ft Ft oz. 15c. .05
Legion of Honor. A single, dwarf variety, de-
sirable for borders; rich golden-yellow flowers
with garnet blotches in center of each petal 05
MAURANDIA. Graceful climber for greenhouse,
basket or outdoor purposes. The vines are
covered with rich purple, white or rose-colored
foxglove-shaped blossoms. Tender perennial,
blooming the first season. Usually aboutjJ3
feet high.
Fine Mixed 10
MIGNONETTE
MIGNONETTE (Reseda). A hardy annual, grow-
ing 6 to 12 inches high and bearing pyra-
midal-shaped flower spikes, which are exceed-
ingly fragrant. Grows easily from boxes or
sown out in the garden and thinned to 4 or 6
inches. Valuable for potting, for bedding or for
border.
Large Flowered. Very sweet Oz. 15c. .05
Goliath. A giant, red-flowered variety richly
scented Fi oz. 50c. • 10
Defiance. Immense spikes 12 to 15 inches
long, very fragrant F^ oz. 20c. .10
White Pearl. Long spikes of fragrant white
flowers | oz. 25c. . 10
MOONFLOWER. A beautiful vine which grows
very rapidly, attaining a height of 50 feet in
a season, producing flowers 3 to 4 inches across.
Blossoms evenings and cloudy days. Soak the
seeds in warm water 24 hours before planting.
Grandiflora Alba. Large white flowers.
FF oz. 25c 10
Giant Pink. Soft lilac-pink flowers, oz. 25c. . 10
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MOURNING BRIDE (Scabiosa). A very showy
free-flowering plant, producing a great pro-
fusion of beautiful and richly-colored flowers.
Beautiful in the garden and excellent for bou-
quets. 12 to 18 inches high. Annual.
The Fairy. Fine azure-blue 80.05
Snowball. White 05
Cherry-Red 05
Rose-Pink 05
Black- Purple 05
Large Flowering Double, Mixed. .}ioz. 20c. .05
MIMULUS (Monkey Flower). Handsome flowers
of easy cultivation. Perennial in the green-
house, annual in the open air.
Mixed Spotted Varieties 10
MUSK PLANT. Fragrant plant, with small yel-
low blossoms, spotted lightly with brown 10
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NASTURTIUM
NASTURTIUM
A popular flower which is in constant bloom through-
out the season, making a better display than almost any
other plant. New colors are being developed, and in our
list will be found all the best varieties that have been
introduced.
Nasturtiums are of the easiest culture and require very
little care after the seed is sown, merely weeding and the
seed-balls picked off. If these are permitted to mature,
the beauty of the plant is soon lost. Plant the seed one
inch deep in moderately good soil. The tall sorts are
specially adapted for covering unsightly fences or trailing
over rocks and rough ground. Hardy annual.
DWARF VARIETIES
Of dwarf, compact growth; bloom in two months from
sowing and most profusely the whole season. Height 1
foot.
Aurora. Light reddish-orange, veined Pkt- 0z- i lb.
with carmine 05 .15 .40
Beauty. Scarlet and yellow 05 .15 .40
Chameleon. Mottled crimson, bronze
and yellow 05 .15 .40
Crimson 05 .15 .40
Crystal Palace Gem. Sulphur-yellow
spotted with carmine 05 .15 .40
Empress of India. A splendid variety,
with dark leaves and crimson
flowers 05 .15 .40
Golden Cloth. Golden yellow leaves,
scarlet flowers
Golden King. Golden yellow7
Golden Midnight (new). The foliage
is a light yellowish-green, while the
flowers are of such a dark maroon as
to seem almost black
King of Tom Thumbs. Dark foliage,
scarlet flowers
King Theodore. Intensely dark crim-
son or chocolate
Lady Bird. Yellow7 and red spotted ....
Pearl. Creamy wdiite
Prince Henry. Cream, marbled scarlet
Queen of Tom Thumbs. Variegated
foliage, bright crimson flowers
Rose. Rose Pink
Ruby King. Crimson rose
Scarlet. Brilliant scarlet flowers
Vesuvius. Salmon rose, dark foliage. . .
Extra Choice Mixture. 1 lb. 81.00, yi
lb. 30c., 2 oz. 20c., oz. 10c
Collection of Six Varieties. Our
selection
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TALL OR CLIMBING VARIETIES
Height, 10 to 12 feet.
Pkt.
Oz.
M lb.
Coccineum. Scarlet
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Dark Crimson
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Dunnett’s Orange. Deep Orange. . . .
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Edward Otto. Brownish lilac
Hemisphaericum. Orange-salmon and
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scarlet
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King Theodore. Dark red, extra fine . .
Jupiter. Very large, deep golden-yel-
low7 flow7ers; very large foliage and
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Pearl. Creamy white
Prince Henry. Light yellow7, marbled
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wdth scarlet .' . . .
Scheuerianum. Straw-color, brown
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striped
Scheuerianum Coccineum. Scarlet
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striped
Schillingi. Bright yellow7, blotched
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wdth maroon
Vesuvius. Brilliant salmon-rose, dark
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Y ellow
Extra Choice Mixture. 1 lb. 81.00, K
lb. 30c., 2 oz. 20c., oz. 10c
Collection of six varieties, our selection
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NEMOPHILA. A hardy annual, growing about 6
inches high; has small, cup-shaped blossoms
in white and shades of blue. Per Pkt.
Mixed 80.05
NEMESIA STRIMOSA SULTONI. Free-bloom-
ing plants for pot culture and open border.
Sow the seed in March under glass or sow7 out of
doors in May. Hardy annual. 1 foot. Blue,
lilac, and w7hite flow7ers. 15
NICOTIANA. Showy plants with slender, tall,
flowrering stems and fragrant flowers ; half-hardy
annuals. About 3 feet high.
Affinis. White and very fragrant 05
Mixed Hybrids. All colors 10
Sanderae. Flowers handsome carmine-red,
very fragrant; hardy annual, easily grown 10
NIEREM BERGI A GRACILIS . Tender perennial .
Suitable for house culture, or may be treated
as a tender annual. Fine for baskets, vases,
etc. Light blue, saucer-shaped flowrers 10
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POLYANTHUS (Primula Ela-
tior). Early spring free-
flowering plants, fine for
either pot or outdoor cul-
ture; hardy perennials; 9
inches.
Fine Mixed $0.10
PANSY
Pansies thrive best in a moist, shady
location and in rich, loamy soil. Seed
should be sown in the autumn for early
spring blossoms. If sown in the spring,
get it in as early as possible, so as to
secure flowers during the early rains.
Seeds sown in a cool place in May or
June, and well watered until up, will
produce fall-flowering plants. To have
good flowers, the plants must be
vigorous and make a rapid growth; use
manure liberally.
FRINGED PETUNIA
PETUNIA. Free-flowering and easily cultivated;
well-known favorites. They thrive in almost
any soil and produce a brilliant array of color
throughout the season. The seed will germi-
nate with little difficulty if a reasonable amount
of care is used in sowing. Be sure that the soil
is well pulverized; then sow the seeds on the
surface, pressing them into the soil by using a
small, smooth board, and cover very lightly with
fine soil. Per Pkt.
Large-Flowered Single, Fringed. Choice
mixed $0.25
Large-Flowered Double, Fringed. Choice
mixed 25
Giants of California. Flowers very large, and
deeply fringed. A variety of colors 25
Ruffled Giants. Flowers of enormous size,
with ruffled edges and brilliant colors 25
Howard’s Star. A beautiful free-flowering
strain, color a rich, dark crimson, with five-
pointed white star 10
Pure White X oz. 25c. .10
Choice Mixed. Striped and blotched, yi oz. 50c. .10
Fine Mixed. All colors yi oz. 25c. .05
PASSION FLOWER (Passiflora). A half-hardy
perennial climber, bearing attractive blue
fringed flowers. Height 10 to 15 feet 10
PRINCE’S FEATHER. Tall spikes of red flowers.
3 feet 05
OXALIS. Beautiful small plants suitable for
the greenhouse, rock work or outdoor culture,
flowering the first year; half-hardy perennials;
9 inches.
White and Pink Mixed 10
FREE DELIVERY
To any address in the United States on all Flower
Seeds by the packet, ounce, half-pound, and pound.
PANSY „ _
Per Pk
Bugnot’s Giant Spotted. Very large flowers and
beautiful colors j oz. 50c. $0.15
Odier or Blotched. A very showy variety, with
dark blotches on the petals 15
Parisian Large Flowered Striped. Extra large
flowers 15
Giant Odier, Five-spotted White. Flowers large
and perfectly round; the most attractive of all
white pansies
Giant Odier, Five-spotted Golden-Yellow.
Flowers extra large, perfectly round and exceed-
ingly attractive; the most beautiful of all yellow
pansies
Triumph of the Giants. Immense flowers of great
brilliancy. The plants are of rapid growth, and
form compact bushes of round shape, with
strikingly large, healthy-looking foliage 25
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Orchid-flowered Mixed. A distinct strain of pan-
sies, showing combinations of colors including
terra-cotta, pink, orange, lilac and rose.
| oz. 50c $0.15
Carter’s Peacock. Peacock-blue, white edge 10
Masterpiece. These pansies have a most beautiful
combination of rich, velvety coloring and attrac-
tive wavy or ruffled petals. This wavy effect
gives a graceful appearance rarely seen in
pansies I oz. 50c. .25
Adonis. Light blue f oz. 25c. .10
Atropurpurea. Dark blue f oz. 25c. . 10
Golden Queen. Pure Yellow I oz. 25c. .10
King ’of the Blacks. Velvety black .... § oz. 25c. . 10
Lord Beaconsfield. Purple and lavender, f oz. 25c. . 10
Snowflake. Pure white | oz. 35c. . 10
“A.,S. &L.” Choice mixed § oz. 75c. .10
Fine Mixed I oz. 20c. .05
PHLOX DRUMMOND I
Per Pkt.
POPPY (Papaver). The seed should be sown as
early in the spring as possible where they are
to remain, as they do not stand transplanting.
Thin 6 to 10 inches apart. If left thick the
plants will be weak and the blossoms inferior.
For beds and borders with a background of
green there is nothing finer. The Shirley is
beautiful for cutting.
Admiral. White, with broad, brilliant scarlet
band, very effective yi oz. 20c. $0.10
Shirley. The most beautiful type of poppies,
having soft foliage and an immense variety of
single blossoms in white, pink, lavender, purple,
shades of red and scarlet; the best and most
showy of all single poppies oz. 20c. . 05
Danebrog. Large flowers of brilliant scarlet,
with a silver spot on each of the petals.
oz. 15c 05
Tulip. Dazzling scarlet tulip-shaped flowers.
yi oz. 15c 05
DOUBLE ANNUAL POPPIES
Paeony Flowered. Large, showy flowers, with
broad petals; colors range from white to pink,
carmine, scarlet, crimson and maroon.
yi oz. 10c 05
Carnation, Double Mixed. Large, showy,
double flowers of various colors K oz. 20c. . 05
Carnation, Large Double. Scarlet y* oz. 20c. . 05
White Swan. Pure white, fringed . . oz. 20c. . 05
PERENNIAL POPPIES
Orientale. One of the most striking and showy
of the garden perennials; flowers large brilliant
crimson with a black blotch on each petal 10
Iceland. Brilliant colors. Blooms first year
from seed i oz 15c. . 05
PHLOX DRUMMONDI. A hardy annual, bear-
ing beautiful and brilliantly colored flowers.
For brilliant effect and continuous blooming in
the flower garden the Phlox cannot be surpassed.
Excellent for masses of separate colors or for
bouquets. Height 1 foot.
Alba Pura. Pure White
Alba Occulata. Dark Purple, white eye
Brilliant. Bright scarlet
Finest Mixed. Best large-flowered varieties.
oz. 25c
Finest Mixed Dwarf
Decussata (Perennial). Finest mixed
PORTULACA. The plants are of low growth and
spreading habit. The flowers of the double
varieties are like small roses, and make a par-
ticularly brilliant show. Sow seed in the open
ground as soon as the weather is warm, or in a
hotbed earlier. The plants can be transplanted
when in full flower. Annual.
Finest Double Mixed | oz. 50c.
Finest Single Mixed yi oz. 15c.
Single Rose
Single Scarlet
Single White
Single Yellow
Primula — Chinese Primrose
PRIMULA
PRIMULA (Chinese Prim-
rose). A beautiful flow-
ering plant for winterjiec-
oration in the home or
conservatory. Sow the
seed in well-drained shallow
pans, from April to the last
of July, to insure flowering
the following winter. Use
finely sifted leaf mold,
loam and sand in equal
parts.
Per Pkt.
.10 Sinensis (Alba Magnifica). Pure white $0.25
.05 Sinensis (Coccinea). Bright red 25
. 05 Sinensis. Double white 50
. 05 Sinensis. Double fringed. Choicest mixed 50
.05 Sinensis Fimbriata. Fringed varieties. Choice
. 05 mixed 25
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RICINUS (Castor Oil Bean). A half-hardy annu-
al, growing from 6 to 15 feet high and bearing
large, green, deep purple and brown leaves, and
bright orange and scarlet flowers. Of the easiest
culture. Fine for lawns, massing or center plants
for beds.
Per Pkt.
Borboniensis. Green foliage; 15 feet Oz. 10c. $0.05
Cambodgensis. Dark maroon; stems black; 6 to 8
feet 05
Gibsoni. Deep red foliage; 5 feet Oz. 10c. .05
Sanguineus. Red stems and seeds; 8 feet 05
Philippinensis. A variety from the Philippines;
gigantic purple foliage; 10 feet Oz. 15c. .05
Zanzibarensis Mixed. A very large-leaved vari-
ety, light and dark green and bronze, foliage;
10 to 12 feet Oz. 15c. .05
Mixed Varieties Oz. 10c. .05
RHODANTHE. Fine for garden. Comes into
flower early and continues a long time. One of
the best everlastings for bouquets.
Fine Single Mixed 05
ROSE CAMPION. Fine scarlet flowers; 2 feet.
Hardy perennial 05
TEN WEEKS STOCKS
RUDBECKIA (Cone-Flower). Robust-growing
plants, very popular for border decoration.
Bicolor Superba. Bright yellow with black
purple center; 3 feet. Annual 05
SALVIA. Sow seed early indoors or in a frame in
time to get good plants to set out of doors the
latter part of May. Bloom from July to frost.
Set plants 1 foot apart. Half-hardy annual.
Bonfire. Very compact, with long, erect
spikes of brilliant scarlet flowers. The finest
Salvia for bedding. 2 feet I oz. 50c. . 10
Splendens. Bright scarlet flower-spikes; 2
feet i oz. 25c. . 10
Zurich. The earliest blooming variety; the
plants are dwarf and compact, producing bril-
liant scarlet flowers. 1 foot |oz. 75c. .15
Patens. Bright blue, extra large flowers.
Height 1 to 2 feet 10
SALPIGLOSSIS. Very
showy bedding or border
plants with richly-colored
flowers, which are purple,
scarlet, crimson, yellow,
buff, blue or almost black,
beautifully marbled and
pencilled. Hardy annual,
2 feet.
Grandiflora. Special mixture | oz. 25c. $0.10
Emperor. Finest Mixed. Very large flowers.
| oz. 25c 10
ORDER EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT
STOCKS. Hardy annuals, 2 feet high, with spikes
densely covered with beautiful double flowers
of almost every desirable tint. Seeds may be
sown in the open ground, hotbed or cold frame,
but transplanting should be done when the
plants are just out of the seed leaf. Make the
soil deep and rich, and set the plants a foot
apart.
LARGE-FLOWERING TEN WEEKS
The best variety for bedding out for summer
blooming, producing a large percentage of
double flowers.
Per Pkt.
Per Pkt.
Blood Red
. $0.10
Light Blue $0.10
Canary Yellow .
. .10
Rose 10
Flesh Color . . . .
. .10
White 10
Mixed Colors . . .
i oz. 40c. . 10
Dresden Perpetual. (Cut-and-Come-Again or
Princess Alice). Pure white. Plants of robust
growth and branching habit. Fine for cutting,
f oz. 50c 10
EARLY, LARGE-FLOWERING WINTER STOCKS
Per Pkt.
Beauty of Nice. Strong spikes, with large
flowers of a delicate flesh pink $0.10
Queen Alexandra. Soft rosy lilac, similar to
preceding 10
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SWEET PEAS
The popularity of Sweet Peas is demonstrated by the many and beautiful varieties that are introduced each year.
Our list includes all the best up-to-date varieties.
Sow as early as the ground can be prepared in a deep, rich moist soil, in drills 6 inches deep, covering about 2
inches deep. As the vines grow, fill up the trenches with soil and thin out to about 4 or 5 inches apart. A popular
plan at the present time is to sow in double rows with a trellis or a row of brush between.
MARGARET ATLEE
Giant Flowered Spencer. Life size, as grown by ordinary culture
SPENCER VARIETIES
The Spencers have very large waved
flowers which are produced abundantly
on long, strong stems, and are most
desirable for cutting.
America Spencer. Red flakes on
white ground. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c.,
yi lb. 65c.
Apple Blossom Spencer. Standard
bright rose, wings primrose with a
flush of rose tint. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c.,
yi lb. 65c.
Asta Ohn. The best lavender spencer,
very large and wavy. Pkt. 5c.,
oz. 20c., yi lb. 65c.
Aurora Spencer. White, with
stripes and flakes of orange-pink.
Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., yi lb. 65c.
Captain of the Blues Spencer.
Deep blue. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c.,
yi lb. 65c.
Countess Spencer. The original
giant-flowered Spencer. Clear
Pink. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., yi lb.
65c.
Dainty Spencer. White with rose-
pink edges. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c.,
yi lb. 65c.
Dobbie’s Cream. The finest primrose-yellow. Pkt. 10c.,
oz. 40c., X lb. $1.30.
Edith Taylor. Salmon rose. Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c., yi lb.
75c.
Ethel Roosevelt. Primrose striped light pink. Pkt. 5e.,
oz. 20c., yi lb. 65c.
Etta Dyke. Large, wavy, pure white. Pkt. 5c., oz.
25c., yA lb. 75c.
Evelyn Hemus. Buff and primrose with clear rose mar-
gin. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., yi lb. 65c.
Fiery Cross. A scorching fire-red or rich orange-scarlet.
The beautifully waved and fluted flowers are borne
freely in threes and fours on long, stout stems. Pkt.
15c., oz. $1.00.
Florence Nightingale. Large, bluish lavender. Pkt.
5c., oz. 20c., yi lb. 65c.
Geo. Herbert. A large Spencer rose-crimson. Pkt. 5c.,
oz. 20c., yi lb. 65c.
Helen Lewis. Orange-pink with bright orange standard.
Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., yi lb. 65c.
King Edward. The best pure red Spencer, very large.
Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., yi lb. 60c.
King Manoel. Largest deep, maroon. Pkt. 10c., oz.
40c., yi lb. $1.50.
King White. The grandest of all White Sweet Peas.
Pkt. 10c., oz. 40c., X lb. $1.25.
Margaret Atlee. A rosy salmon-pink on a creamy buff
ground; a rich, soft color, and extremely attractive.
Pkt., 10c. oz. 35c., yi lb. $1.25.
Marie Corelli. Rose-Carmine. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., yi
lb. 65c.
Mary Garden. Bright cream rose-pink; inclined to
double. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., yi lb. 65c.
Mrs. Hugh Dickson. Buff, apricot and rose. Pkt.
5c., oz. 20c., yi lb. 65c.
Mrs. Routzahn. Straw-color tinted with blush pink.
Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., yi lb. 65c.
Margaret Madison. A perfect Spencer of delicate
azure blue. Pkt. 10c., oz. 35c., yi lb. $1.25.
New Miriam Beaver. A bright apricot pink on a prim-
rose ground. Pkt. 10c., oz. 50c., J lb. $1.50.
Othello Spencer. Deep, rich maroon. Pkt. 5c., oz.
20c., yi lb. 65c.
Primrose Spencer. Clear primrose-color. Pkt. 5c.,
oz. 20c., yi lb. 65c.
Thomas Stevenson. Bright orange scarlet. Pkt. 10c.,
oz. 30c., yi lb. $1.00.
White Spencer. Pure white. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., % lb.
65c.
Superb Spencer Mixed. A splendid mixture of true
Spencer types only. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., yi lb. 50c.
Grand if lora — (Large Flowered) and Unwin Types
These have large handsome flowers, but the petals are
not waved like the Spencer varieties.
Price of any of the following varieties: Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c.,
yi lb. 20c., yi lb. 35c., lb. 60c.
One quarter of a pound of seed will sow fifty feet.
America. Bright red striped on white.
Aurora. Orange rose striped on white.
Apple Blossom. Shaded pink and white.
Black Knight. Deep Maroon.
Blanche Burpee. Large, pure white.
Blanche Ferry. Pink and white.
Coccinea. Cherry-red.
Countess of Radnor. Pale lavender.
Dainty. White with pink edge.
Dorothy Eckford. Fine pure white, large.
Duke of Westminster. Purple, tinted with violet.
Emily Henderson. White, large size.
Flora Norton. Bright blue with tint of purple.
Hon. Mrs. E. Kenyon. Primrose- yellow; a fine, large
flower.
Hon. F. Bouverie. Standard and wings both deep pink
shading to light pink.
Janet Scott. Deep bright pink.
Katherine Tracy. Brilliant Pink, large flowering.
King Edward VII. Crimson scarlet, very large.
Lady Grisel Hamilton. A pale lavender.
Lord Nelson. Deeper and richer shade than Navy Blue.
Lovely. Soft shell pink; large flowering.
Miss Wilmott. Orange pink; very large flowering.
Mrs W7alter Wright. Deep mauve.
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SWEET PEAS— Continued
Navy Blue. Standard indigo and violet, wings violet and
bright blue.
Prima Donna. Soft clear pink.
Prince of Wales. Rose Crimson.
Queen Alexandra. Flowers large. Brilliant scarlet.
“A., S. & L.” SPECIAL MIXTURE. This mixture is
made up by ourselves from the best named varieties
and cannot fail to give satisfaction. Pkt. 5c., oz.
10c., Y lb. 20c., Y lb. 35c., lb. 60c.
EARLY FLOWERING OR CHRISTMAS VARIETIES
Earliest of All. Pink and White. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c.,
lb. 50c.
Mont Blanc. Pure white. Pkt 5c., oz. 15c., Y lb. 50c.
Mrs. Chas. H. Totty. Lavender. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c.,
lb. 50.
Mrs. F. J. Dalansky. Pink. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., Y, lb. 50c.
For 35c. we will mail ten 5 cent pkts. Sweet Peas.
For 70c. we will mail ten 10 cent pkts. Sweet Peas.
Pgj* jPlct
SCHIZANTHUS. Hardy annuals, growing 1 Y to
2 feet high, and covered with bright, showy,
butterfly-like blossoms. Mixed. Large flowering. $0.05
SENSITIVE PLANT. Curious and interesting an-
nuals, with pinkish- white flowers; the leaves
close and droop when touched or shaken; 1 Y
feet 05
SMILAX. A climbing perennial, with beautiful
bright-green, glossy leaves, much esteemed for
its long, delicate sprays of foliage. Largely
used for decorating. It requires strings or wires
to climb on 10
STEVIA. A tender perennial, 1 Y feet high and
bearing clusters of small, white, fragrant blos-
soms. Suitable for summer or winter blooming.
Serrata 10
SUNFLOWER (Helianthus). Hardy annuals,
growing from 3 to 6 feet high. Of the easiest
culture and suitable for a stately row or back-
ground. Plant in light or sandy soil.
Californicus fl. pi. Splendid variety, with
magnificent heads of double orange flowers. 5
feet. Oz. 20c 05
Miniature. Small, single, rich yellow flowers,
with black center. 4 feet Oz. 20c. .05
SUTTON’S RED. Single large red flowers, shading
to yellow at tips of petals. 6 ft 10
Mammoth Russian. Large yellow. Oz. 5c.
SWEET ROCKET. Fragrant, hardy perennial,
growing freely in ordinary soils.
Mixed. Purple and white 05
SWEET SULTAN. Large, sweet-scented flowers
on long stems, fine for cutting. 2 feet.
White 05
Pink, White Center 05
Dark Blue 05
Light Blue 05
Finest Mixed 05
SWEET WILLIAM. An
old-fashioned plant, pro-
ducing large heads of
beautifully colored,
sweet-scented flowers.
It is hardy and easily
grown. Hardy peren-
nial. 1 y2 feet.
SWEET WILLIAM
SWEET WILLIAM— Continued
Per Pkt.
Holborn Glory. Large flowers of the most
beautiful shades Y oz. 25c. $0.05
Auricula-Flowered. Single varieties, mixed.
Oz. 15c 05
Pink Beauty. Rose pink Y oz. 25c. .05
Double Varieties. Mixed oz. 25c. .05
TASSEL FLOWER. An annual of easy culture,
with tassel-shaped flowers, blooming profusely
from July to October. 18 inches 05
THUNBERGIA. For house culture, baskets and
vases, there are few plants superior to the
Thunbergia, as they are beautiful, rapid-grow-
ing annual climbers, with pretty flowers (white,
buff or orange, with dark eyes), borne in pro-
fusion. Mixed colors 10
VERBENA. A well-known annual for beds, and
borders. Seed sown in March will bloom in
June and continue until frost. Plants raised
from seed are more vigorous and produce more
flowers than those grown from cuttings.
Mammoth White Y oz. 15c . 10
Mammoth Pink Y oz. 15c . 10
Mammoth Scarlet Y oz. 15c . 10
Mammoth Purple Y oz. 15c . 10
“A., S. & L.” Mammoth Mixed Ya oz. 30c .10
Fine Mixed Y oz. 10c .05
Lemon Scented. Lemon scented foliage 10
VIOLET, Sweet-scented ( Viola odorata). Fra-
grant, spring-blooming plants; hardy perennial.
Single Mixed. Blue and white 10
VIRGINIA STOCK. Sweet-scented hardy annual.
Mixed 05
WALLFLOWER. An old favorite garden flower.
The large, massive spikes of the Wallflower are
very conspicuous in beds and borders and are
very useful in making bouquets. Height about
1 Y feet.
Single Mixed. Perennial 05
Double Mixed. Perennial 10
Single Annual Mixed. Annual 10
WILD CUCUMBER (Echinocystis Lobata). This
is a useful climber where a rapid and vigorous
growth of vine is desired. The vine is thickly
covered with white, fragrant flowers. Hardy
annual. Oz. 15c., Y oz. 10c 05
ZEA JAPONICA (Striped Japanese Maize).
Very ornamental, variegated foliage 05
ZINNIA. A hardy annual, growing from 1 to 2 feet
high. One of the most brilliant and showy
plants. They flower early in the summer and
keep on blooming until frost. Sow in boxes
early and transplant.
GIANT FLOWERING DOUBLE
Giant Flesh- Per Pkt. Giant Golden- per Pkt.
color $0.10 yellow $0.10
Giant Violet 10 Giant Scarlet ... .10
Giant Crimson . . 10 Giant White 10
Giant Mixed. All colors XY oz. 40c. . 10
Haageana, dwarf, double golden 05
Tall, Double Mixed 05
Dwarf, Double Mixed 05
WILD GARDEN FLOWER SEEDS. A mixture of
easily grown varieties of Flower Seeds for Sow-
ing broadcast, require very little care and pro-
duce a continual display of bloom throughout
the season, and furnish an abundance of flowers
for cutting. They are useful for sowing along
fences and on unsightly bare spots of ground.
Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., Y lb. 30c.
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Summer=Flowering Bulbs
BEGONIAS (Tuberous-Rooted). Unequalled for sum-
mer bedding, making a dazzling show throughout
the entire season.
Single. Orange, rose, scarlet, white, yellow, pink,
crimson, salmon. 5c. each, 60c. per doz., S3. 75 per
100.
All Colors Mixed. 5c. each, 60c. per doz., S3. 75
per 100.
Double. Red; rose, yellow, white, orange, salmon.
10c. each, SI. 00 per doz., S7.00 per 100.
Parcel Post prepaid.
CALADIUM ESCULENTUM (Elephant’s Ear). Very
effective and easily grown foliage plants for the
lawn or border. Bulbs 6 to 8 inches in circumference.
10c. each, S1.00 per doz., by Parcel Post, doz. SI. 10.
DAHLIAS. Popular summer and autumn-flowering
plants. Named varieties, 15c. each, S1.25 doz., by
Parcel Post doz. SI. 35.
GLADIOLUS
Attractive summer-flowering bulbs. They will
grow in any good garden soil. Single and dozen
prices include postage.
America. Soft lavender-pink, very beautiful. 5c.
each, 30c. doz., SI. 50 per 100, SI. 75 per 100 by
Parcel Post.
Augusta. Pure white with blue anthers, good for
early forcing. 5c. each, 40c. doz., S2.50 per 100,
$2.75 per 100 by Parcel Post.
Baron Hulot. Rich, deep, indigo blue. 6c. each,
45c. doz., $2.50 per 100, $2.75 per 100 by Parcel Post.
Brenchleyensis. Bright scarlet. 5c. each, 25c. doz.,
SI. 50 per 100, $1.75 per 100 by Parcel Post.
Empress of India. Deep velvety maroon. 6c.
each, 60c. doz., $4.50 per 100, $4.75 per 100 by Parcel
Post.
Europe. Beautiful white with a faint tinge of lilac
in the throat. 10c. each, $1.00 doz., $7.00 per 100,
$7.25 per 100 by Parcel Post.
Glory of Holland. Large, pure white, tinted rose.
6c. each, 50c. per doz., $3.50 per 100, $3.75 per 100
by Parcel Post.
Golden West. Orange-red overlaid with gold,
spotted red on lower petals. 6c. each, 60c. doz.,
$4.50 per 100, $4.75 per 100 by Parcel Post.
Halley. A large flower of salmon-pink tinged rose.
5c. each, 30c. doz., $1.50 per 100, $1.75 per 100 by
Parcel Post.
Hollandia. Pale buff color with red stripes. 4c.
each, 30c. doz., $1.75 per 100, $2.00 per 100 by Parcel
Post.
Kunderdi Glory. Creamy pink with carmine
stripe. 10c. each, $1.00 doz., $7.00 per 100, $7.25
per 100 by Parcel Post.
Liebesfeuer. Beautiful red. 20c. each, $1.75 doz.,
$12.00 per 100.
Lily Lehman. Large, pure white flower with
frilled edge. 5c. each, 45c. doz., $3.00 per 100, $3.25
per 100 by Parcel Post.
Loveliness. Cream, with apricot and primrose throat.
8c. each, 75c. doz., $5.00 per 100, $5.25 per 100 by
Parcel Post.
Mrs. Francis King. Beautiful vermilion scarlet. 4c.
each, 30c. doz., $1.75 per 100, $2.00 per 100 by
Parcel Post.
Mrs. Frank Pendleton, Jr. Bright salmon-pink,
very large flowers. 20c. each, $1.75 doz., $12.00 per
100.
Niagara. Large creamy white flowers, splashed with
carmine. 10c. each, 85c. doz., $6.00 per 100, $6.25
per 100 by Parcel Post.
Orion. Blush-yellow, brown-red. 5c. each, 30c.
doz., $1.50 per 100, $1.75 per 100 by Parcel Post.
Panama. A deeper pink than America, long, strong
spike with large open flowers. 10c. each, 85c. doz.,
$6.00 per 100, $6.25 per 100 by Parcel Post.
Peace. Flowers large and of fine form; color, pure
white, feathered with pale lilac. 10c. each, 85c. doz.,
$6.00 per 100, $6.25 per 100 by Parcel Post.
Princeps. Large flowers of a rich, glowing crimson
with white on lower petals. 10c. each, 85c. doz.,
$6.00 per 100, $6.25 per 100 by Parcel Post.
Schwaben. Clear sulphur-yellow with small brown
spot in the throat. 10c. each, $1.00 doz., $7.00 per
100.
War. Deep blood-red, shaded crimson-black. 15c.
each, $1.50 doz., $9.00 per 100.
Willy Wigman. Delicate rose, tinted cream, with
large carmine red blotch. 5c. each, 45c. doz., $3.00
per 100, $3.25 per 100 by Parcel Post.
Pink and Rose Shades. Mixed. 3c. each, 20c.
doz., $1.75 per 100, $2.00 per 100 by Parcel Post.
Scarlet and Crimson Shades. Mixed. 3c. each,
20c. doz., $1.75 per 100, $2.00 per 100 by Parcel Post.
White and Light Shades. Extra mixed. 3c. each,
20c. doz., $1.75 per 100, $2.00 per 100 by Parcel Post.
Fine Mixed. 2c. each, 15c. doz., $1.50 per 100,
$1.75 per 100 by Parcel Post.
GLOXINIA. Showy, free-flowering plants; indoor cul-
ture. We have these in the following colors, viz.:
Brilliant scarlet, violet, white, crimson, spotted,
scarlet with border, blue with white border. 10c.
each, $1.00 per doz. Postage Prepaid.
MADEIRA VINE. A popular climbing plant. 5c. each,
40c. per doz., 50c. per doz. by Parcel Post.
TUBEROSE. If planted in pots in March, and trans-
planted to the open ground when the weather becomes
warm, flowers can be had much earlier.
Excelsior Pearl. Large, double, white flowers. 5c.
each, 30c. per doz., 40c. per doz. by Parcel Post.
J
CANNAS. Fine ornamental plants, blooming from July
until frost. Red-flowering, green-foliage Cannas;
pink-flowering, orange-flowered, white and cream
shades; red gold-edged, yellow shades; bronze-leaved,
red-flowered; orchid-flowering. All the above va-
rieties, 15c., each, per doz. $1.50.
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PLANT DEPARTMENT
PLANTS BY EXPRESS. We use great care in the packing of plants to be sent by express, but cannot
be responsible for delays or conditions when received by the purchaser. No plants sent G. O. D.
Vegetable Plants
ASPARAGUS ROOTS
We offer strong two-year old roots of the following
varieties — Mammoth White, Palmetto and
25 roots,
Conover’s Colossal
by express, at purchaser’s expense
$0.35
25 “
by mail
.40
50 “
by express, at purchaser’s expense
.50
50 “
by mail
.65
100 “
by express, at purchaser’s expense
1.00
100 “
by mail
1.25
1000 “
by freight or express, at purchaser’s
expense
7.00
CABBAGE PLANTS
April and May delivery
Doz. 100 1000
Early Summer 10.15 $1.00 $8.00
Early Jersey Wakefield 15 1.00 8.00
Copenhagen Market 15 1.00 8.00
June and July delivery
Stone Mason Drumhead $0.30 $2.75
Fottler’s Brunswick .30 2.75
American Savoy .30 2.75
Danish Ball Head .30 2.75
CAULIFLOWER PLANTS
May and June delivery
Snowball $0.20 $1.25
Danish Giant 20 1.25
CELERY PLANTS
White Plume
Golden Self-Blanching
Boston Market
100
. . . . $0.75
75
75
1000
$6.00
6.00
6.00
LETTUCE
Boston Curled
Black-seeded Tennisball
Doz.
. . . . $0.20
20
100
$1.00
1.00
PEPPER
Large Bell
Squash
. . . .$0.20
20
$1.25
1.25
RHUBARB ROOTS
Each, $0.15 $1.50 $10.00
TOMATO PLANTS
Pot Grown
Earliana, Early Detroit, “John Baer” $0.50
Box Grown.
“John Baer” Earliana, Chalk’s Jewel,
Early Detroit, Beauty Dwarf Stone,
Bonny Best, Yellow Plum, Red
Cherry 30 $2.00
Flowering and Foliage Plants for Summer Bedding
Bedding plants shipped by express only
Ageratum. Dwarf, blue
Alternanthera. Dwarf
Alyssum. White
B egonia. T uberous-rooted
Calendula. Deep yellow
Cannas. Dwarf flowering
Canna robusta. Tall, dark foliage
Centaurea candidissima
Centaurea gymnocarpa
Cobsea Scandens
Coleus. Fine varieties. Per 100 $5.00
Daisy (Beilis Perennis)
Dracaena indivisa
Forget-me-not. In baskets
Feverfew. Double white
Feverfew. Golden Feather
Fuchsias. Various sorts
Each
Doz.
Each
Doz.
$0.10
$1.00
Geraniums. Assorted varieties, 4 in. Pots. $0.20
$1.75
.75
Geraniums. Assorted varieties, 3 in. Pots.
.10
1.00
.08
.60
Geraniums. Ivy-Leaved sorts, 4 in. Pots. .
.15
1.50
.25
2.00
Geraniums. Rose-scented, 4 in pots
.15
1.50
.10
1.00
Heliotrope. Dark and light
.10
1.00
.15
1.50
Hollyhock, Double. Assorted
.15
1.50
.15
1.50
Ivy, German
.10
1.00
.10
.75
Lantanas. In variety
.10
.75
.10
.85
Lemon Verbena
.20
1.75
.15
1.50
Lobelia. Dark blue
.10
.75
.08
.65
Marigold. French and African
.15
1.50
.30
Petunia, Double. Assorted colors
.20
2.00
.75
6.00
Petunia, Single. Assorted colors
.10
1.00
.30
Ricinis (Castor-oil Bean)
.10
1.00
.10
1.00
Salvia Spendens. Best Scarlet
.15
1.25
.60
Thunbergia, Trailing
.10
1.00
.20
1.75 *
Vinca, or Periwinkle
.25
2.50
FLOWER SEEDLINGS
Shipped by express only
Per Doz.
Asters $0.15 Pansies
Asters, extra plants in boxes of 1 doz. each .25 Salpiglossis
Balsams .15 Petunias . . .
Calendula .15 Phlox
Coreopsis 15 Pinks
Cosmos .20 Snapdragon
Gaillardia 15 Stocks
Mignonette 20 Verbenas...
Nasturtium. Dwarf; assorted .20 Zinnias
Nasturtium. Tall; assorted .20
Per Doz.
$0.30
.15
.15
.15
.15
.15
.15
.30
.15
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BUCKEYE INCUBATORS
THE “STANDARD”
HOT WATER
HATCHING DEVICE
Every Buckeye “Standard” Incu-
bator bears the Underwriters’ Label
of Approval.
During the past 25 years over four hun-
dred thousand Buckeye incubators have
been sold.
Buckeye incubators are equipped with every desirable device that can possibly add to incubator
efficiency and they are sold with an absolute guarantee to hatch a chick from every hatchable egg.
Buckeye incubators are so simple that the beginner can operate them just as successfully as the
experienced poultryman — that’s why they are so uniformly satisfactory.
. . . PRICES . . .
No. 1, Standard, Capacity 110 Eggs, $21.00 No. 4, Standard, Capacity 350 Eggs, $38.00
No. 2, Standard, Capacity 175 Eggs, 26.00 No. 5, Standard, Capacity 600 Eggs, 60.00
No. 3, Standard, Capacity 250 Eggs, 33.00
No. 2 (STANDARD)
Style E
A Remarkable Incubator
At a Remarkable Price
With All the Desirable Buckeye Features
No. 14, Style E, Capacity, 60 Eggs, $ 8.50
No. 15, Style E, Capacity, 60 Eggs, 11.00
No. 16, Style E, Capacity, 110 Eggs, 15.00
No. 17, Style E, Capacity, 200 Eggs, 19.50
No. 14 (Style E)
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Moving toward or away from the heater,
they get the temperature they prefer.
Newtown
Giant
Colony
Brooder
“BUILT FOR LONG-
TIME SERVICE”
Shaking Grate — sliding door in Deflector raised.
The Great Time, Labor, Fuel and Chick Saver
Coal=Burning, Self = Regulating, Simple, Safe and Economical.
Coal is recognized as the safest fuel to use to guard against the burning of property — the Newtown
bums coal.
Every part of the Newtown Heater is cast iron with the exception of its heavy sheet metal casing
around the fire bowl, which is a special safety feature. Air circulates between the heavy sheet metal
casing and the hot fire bowl, which prevents over-heating of this part, so that there is no danger of the
litter or buildings catching fire. The fire bowl is not exposed.
Prices, No 10,
For 300 Chicks
or less.
$20.00; No. 11,
For 500 Chicks
or less.
$25.00; No. 12, F"
1200 Chicks
or less.
$32.50.
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THE
STANDARD
COLONY BROODER
Self=Feeding, Self “Regulating, Sim=
pie, Safe, Everlasting
Saves Labor, Time and Honey!
Broods 100 to 1000 Chicks
ABSOLUTE COMFORT FOR THE CHICKS. It is a well-established fact that every chick is not entirely
comfortable in the same temperature — some require a little more heat, while others require less. Under the conditions
provided by the Standard Colony Brooder, every chick can seek the precise temperature that suits it best. If it needs
plenty of warmth it moves closer to the stove, and if it requires less heat it moves farther away from the stove. They
follow the natural inclinations of nature.
IT IS ECONOMICAL, as it burns but three to six cents’ worth of coal in a day. In ordinary cool weather it cannot
burn more than three cents’ worth of coal, and with the weather below freezing it cannot burn more than six cents'
worth in a day.
PRICE, $16.00
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THE INTERNATIONAL SANITARY HOVER
The Sanitary Hover can be used anywhere that there is pro-
tection for the chicks from wind and rain. It is not a center heat
hover. It is warmest at the outer edge, which causes the chicks to
distribute themselves near the curtain and prevents crowding and
smothering the chicks.
It is a perfectly ventilated brooding device. It supplies plenty
of fresh air for all the chicks, with no drafts. It can be carried around
with ease and is ready for use wherever it may be dropped. No car-
penter work is required to set it up — no cutting of holes nor building
of platforms. All one has to do to set it up is set it down. A simple,
safe, convenient, and dependable brooding device.
Price, $8.50
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Get away from the old idea that you should keep fifty chickens in a lot. You will make almost,
if not quite, as much profit with twenty-five chickens raised in the “Lullaby” way as with fifty
raised in the old-fashioned way.
It is not a question of how many chicks you put together in the spring that tells the profit later.
It is “ How many did you raise out of every ioo hatched?”
Price, $1 each, F. O. B. Portland. (Parcel Post Charge, 1st and 2nd zones 6c., 3rd 8c.)
BUCKEYE FIRELESS BROODERS
No. 5, Capacity 25 Chicks, . . . Price, $1.50
Size of hover, 12% inches long by 16 inches wide.
Size of yard, 16 inches long by 16 inches wdde.
No. 6, Capacity 50 Chicks, . . . Price, $2.60
Size of hover, 20 inches long by 20 inches wide.
Size of yard, 17 inches long by 20 inches wide.
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Eyrie
Egg
Shipping
Box
For shipping hatching eggs by express. Made of heavy
corrugated cardboard, very strong, compact, light and con-
venient.
1 Setting, each 15c.; $1.50 per doz.
2 Settings, each 20c. ; $2.00 per doz.
“BERKSHIRE” PAPER EGG
BOXES
These boxes are intended for use in delivering eggs to
private families. They are of a very convenient size, are
shipped knock-down and can be readily set up.
Net price per doz. ..... $0.15
“ “ “ 25 .25
“ “ “ 100 .80
EYRIE SHIPPING COOP
A Strong, Light Weight Coop for Shipping Fancy
Fowls
THE ANDERSON EGG BOX
Made of corrugated paper with double faced corrugated
paper partitions protecting each individual
flat for Shipment.
egg.
Folded
Each
1 Setting $0.20
2 Settings .30
Doz.
$2.00
2.90
50 Egg Size
100 Egg Size
Each
$0.38
.60
Doz.
$4.00
6.50
The body is made
from extra heavy
Corrugated Fibre
Board, protecting
the fowls from
draughts, heat and
cold. The top and
bottom are strong-
ly constructed of
wood. They are
folded flat for ship-
ment greatly re-
ducing freight and
express charges.
o. A
Size 12x16x18 inches
Each
$0.50
Doz.
$5.50
“ B
“ 12x18x22 “
.60
6.25
“ C
“ 12x22x22 “
.65
6.75
“ D
“ 20x22x22 “
.80
9.00
“ E
“ 20x24x22 “
.90
10.00
SEFTON LIVE CHICK BOX
Made from best grade of corrugated paper. For ship-
ment it is folded flat, but can be easily set up and made
ready for use.
25 Chicks.
50 Chicks.
100 Chicks.
Size 12 x 6x5
Size 12 x 12 x 5
Size 24 x 12 x 5
Each
$0.20
.25
.38
Doz.
$2.00
2.50
4.25
Humpty Dumpty
Folding Egg Crate
A very light, strong and convenient
egg crate and carrier.
Size
Each
Per Doz.
3
Doz.
$0.25
$2.75
6
Doz.
.30
3.00
9
Doz,
.35
3.25
12
Doz.
.40
3.50
This cut represents the Empire
Shipping Coop, with top ventila-
tion. The openings for ventila-
tion are so spaced that birds can-
not pass their heads through.
An important feature of the coop
is the top lid or cover which does
not require hammer, saw or nails
to coop or uncoop your birds;
no matter how often you open or
close the coop the top lid or
cover is always in position.
Coops shipped knocked down
s,can be easily put in position by
purchaser.
Each
Single Coop Size, 12x22x25 inches.
Trio Size, 18x22x25 inches.
Pen Size, 22x22x25 inches.
1 Doz. Size. 7fx5fx2f inches.
2 Doz. Size. 7|x5fx5>i “
3 Doz. Size. 71x51x8
$0.90
1.10
1.20
PARCEL
POST
EGG
BOXES
Per 100 Per Doz.
$6.00 $0.85
7.60 1.00
10.60 1.40
ORDER EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT
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United States Poultry Fence
The United States Poultry Fence is galvanized after
weaving and will not rust as Fencing galvanized before
weaving.
The United States Poultry Fence has proven the best
by test. It has long since established its superiority over
other makes, and is in a class by itself. It is built to with-
stand use and abuse and is guaranteed to give satisfaction.
The United States Poultry Fence is strictly a“No-Sag”
poultry fence, as the combination of line and mesh wires,
closely woven, prevents any lengthening or narrowing be-
tween posts. In erecting United States Poultry Fence the
line wires permit of being stretched to a high tension, which
compels the fence to remain rigid and upright. These
features place it a long stride beyond the Hex Mesh Netting,
which never fails to narrow and lengthen if you attempt to
stretch it to a tension required to prevent sagging.
No. 19. Wire Poultry Fence, 2-inch Mesh No. 19. Wire Chicken Fence, 1-inch Mesh
12 in. high, per roll 11.22 48 in. high, per roll $4.84 12 in. high, per roll
24 “ “ 2.43 60 44 44 6.06 18 44
36 44 44 3.63 72 44 44 7.27
SPECIAL AGENTS FOR PORTLAND
Banner Root Cutter
No. 7, Exclusively for Poultry
It cuts fast and is easy running. Leaves the feed in fine, brittle,
ribbon-like strips that make choking impossible. Fowls large or
small can safely eat the feed. The knives are adjustable and made
of the very best of steel. An iron gate in bottom of hopper lets
dirt and gravel escape before reaching the knives. In this cutter
we offer the poultrymen a low-priced, high-grade, nicely finished
and mechanically constructed machine. Two to five minutes will
cut enough feed for a large flock of fowls.
Price, $5.50
$2.67 24 in. high, per roll $5.33
4.32 36 44 44 8.00
No. 8
Standard Improved Bone Cutters
Warranted to Cut Green or Dry Bone with Meat or Gristle, or Money Refunded
No. 10 Bench Cutter, with crank handle for hand use . . . . $ 6.75
“ 9 Bench Cutter, with balance wheel for hand use . . . . 8.80
44 8 Cutter with legs and balance wheel for hand use . . . 10.50
“ 7 Bench Cutter with balance wheel for hand use . . . - 12.00
44 6 Cutter with balance wheel and legs for hand use . . . 13.00
“ 3 Cutter with balance wheel and legs for hand use or pulley for power 17.75
“ 4 Cutter with double balance wheel for hand use . . . . 19.90
“ 2 Cutter for power . . . . . . . . . 27.50
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PRICE IS SECONDARY TO QUALITY
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OPEN
Sexton’s Dry Feed
Hopper
Easy to Fill. No Waste. Rat Proof.
Dust-Proof.
The lower cover is so arranged that it is held
up by locking the top cover of Hopper over same,
and by raising the top cover the lower cover will
fall in place.
This Hopper is arranged to hang on the wall
the desired distance from the floor, and never
need be removed from the wall to be refilled. It
is impossible to waste any feed, as the pan at the
bottom takes any feed that may be picked out
and the last crumb can be used, therefore saving
any waste. The body being covered keeps feed
dust-proof and clean, and is always dry.
Body made of galvanized iron and the grating
is of round galvanized wire, preventing the
Poultry from cutting their bills. No. 1, $1.00.
No. 2, $1.50.
CLOSED
Norwich Automatic Feeder
Fill the Hopper with any dry grain feed, or any mixture of dry grain
feed, and the revolving Bait Bar with cracked com. Stand the Feeder
anywhere in the yard, pen or house, and put any kind of litter under
machine. Adjust valve to feed desired quantity. Adjust legs for
required height.
The exercise given by the action of the machine is just sufficient to
keep the flock in perfect condition. If you are not absolutely satisfied
with the machine in every respect, or find one objectionable feature,
return it at our expense and we will at once refund your money.
PRICES
No. 1 — 8 Quart Hopper ..... $2.50
2—14 “ .... 3.25
The Apaco Poultry Feeder
This Feeder in general design is built on the same lines
as the well-known Norwich Automatic Feeder, but is a
hanging machine rather than arranged with adjustable
standard.
The machine is complete with the all-important adjust-
ing valve for regulating the discharge from the hopper, and
may be relied upon as a thoroughly dependable and
practicable machine.
One size only. 12 quarts capacity. Price $1.25 F. O. B.
Portland. Parcel Post, weight 5 lbs.
“Overall” Feeders
These feeders are made of heavy stoneware, are very
strong and durable, easily cleaned and never clog, inex-
pensive, always accessible, and at the same time the birds
cannot waste thejked.
6 quart size, 30c. each.
8 quart size, 40c. each.
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Norwich Chick Feeders
WITH RAIN TOP
Positively prevents chicks from wasting the mash, and
it is impossible for them to get into the feed, thus making
it an absolutely sanitary feeder. Top rod removable.
Price List.
10 in. Parcel Post, weight 15 oz SO . 25
15 in. Parcel Post, weight 19 oz 30
20 in. Parcel Post, weight 23 oz 35
With Rain Top add 10c. to list and 7 oz. to weight.
Junior Chick Feeder
The Buckeye Self= Feeding Hopper
Made of Galvanized Iron, with three compartments —
for Shell, Grit and Charcoal. Will not clog. Price, SI. 00.
Parcel Post, weight 5 lbs.
“L R” Brooder Chicken Feeders
FEEDS DRY MASH
OR HARD GRAIN
FEEDS SOUR MILK
OR WATER
Price, 25c. each. By Parcel Post, 30c.
Can be used for any kind of grain and is protected from
waste by a specially designed grid. Can be hung on the
wall.
No. 12 — 12 inches Long, 35c. Parcel Post, weight 2 lbs.
No. 24 — 24 inches Long, 50c. Parcel Post, weight 3 lbs.
No. 1 — 10 in. Price 35c. Parcel Post, weight 2 lbs.
No. 2 — 18 in. Price 55c. Parcel Post, weight 3 lbs.
1=2=3 Poultry Feeder
This Feeder is used Tor dry
mash, scraps, shells, grit, char-
coal or any poultry feed.
When used for one kind of
feed only, take out separator,
two kinds, put separator in one
end. When used for three kinds,
put separator in middle and
you have three separate feeders.
Price 50c. Parcel Post, weight
3 lbs.
Pettey’s Poultry Punch
Philadelphia
Poultry
Marker
Price
25c.
Postpaid
The best small chickmarker, and
convenient to carry in the pocket.
Postpaid 25c.
SEND US YOUR MAIL ORDERS
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EASY ACCESS POULTRY
DRINKING FOUNTAIN
Made in Two Sections
It can be easily taken apart and
thoroughly cleaned inside ; can be filled
quickly and easily carried around after
filling. Made of galvanized iron, ex-
tremely simple, and cannot get out of
order. Price, 1 gal, 75c., Parcel Post,
weight 3 lbs. 2 gal. $1.10, Parcel Post,
weight 4 lbs.
THE DUPLEX FOUNTAIN
Norwich Automatic Air = Lock
Fountain
The most perfect
device ever placed on
the market for auto-
matically supplying
pure, fresh water in
the poultry house. It
is a physical and abso-
lute impossibility to
contaminate or pollute
the water supply, and
requires cleaning about
once in three months,
only.
Guaranteed frost-
proof to ten degrees
below zero.
Made in one size
only, 5 gallons capac-
ity.
Complete with
Burner Base, $4.00.
Without Burner
Base, $2.50.
Mailing weight, 17
lbs.
WfWI
MumMuanm
REMOVE
COVER ; SS5?
AND FILL 1 ^
FROM gy — gj
Patented
The most popular
fountain on
the market
REPLACE COVER AND YOU
HAVE A CONTINUOUS SUPPLY
OF PURE WATTR^n
Fills from the top. Dead air space keeps water cool
in summer and from freezing in winter.
No. 1, 1 gallon size, $1.00. Mailing weight, 4 lbs.
No. 2, 2 gallon size, $1.50. Mailing weight, 6 lbs.
Andrews’ Drinking Fountain. A
sanitary and practical automatic
fountain.
1 gallon size $1.00
2 gallon size 1.60
Mailing weights 4 and 6 lbs.
The latest and most practical sanitary fountain
on the market. This is a double fount, keeps the
water clean and pure. Easy to fill. Easy to care
for. 4-qts. 60c., Parcel Post, weight 3 lbs. 8-qts.
85c., Parcel Post, weight 4 lbs.
The Peerless Brooder Fountain
It is the ideal fountain for small
chickens. Easy to fill and easy
to clean.
Price, 30c.
Mailing weight, 2 lbs.
Stoneware Fountains
They keep the water
cool, and it is impos-
sible for chickens to
get drowned. 1 qt.
25c., 2 qts. 30c.
CUPS FOR POULTRY COOPS
These cups are made to hang inside of
exhibition coops or cages and can be used
for birds or small pet animals.
No. 1 holds pint $0.15
No. 2 holds 1 pint 20
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SPIR-OL
TP A DC ^^’APn „ H/>/<5£CW)
LEG BANDS
RED
WHITE
BLUE
AMBER
GREEN
BLACK
PINK
RUBY
ASIATIC
AMERICAN
Made of Celluloid
Identify birds as far as you can distinguish
colors. Indestructible and can be slipped on
and off like a key ring. Sample free. Poultry
sizes: 12 for 15c., 25 for 30c., 50 for 50c., 100 for
75c., postpaid. Baby Chick Bands: 25 for 20c.,
50 for 35c., 100 for 50c., Postpaid.
THE VICTOR BAND
In Colors with numbers
Made in celluloid and aluminum. Adjustable.
Entirely new and different from all others. Large
printed numbers, bright and clear colors. Red,
blue, white, yellow and green. Prices: Prepaid
by mail: 12 for 35c., 25 for 60c., 50 for $1.10, 100
for $2.00.
CAPITAL LEG BAND
Made in Celluloid
It is instantly adjustable to the size of the leg. It
locks with a double clamp, fits the leg perfectly, and once
on, stays on, until you remove it. The Figures are Raised
or Embossed and are always clear and distinct. Supplied
in consecutive numbers to suit purchaser.
Prices: Prepaid by mail, 12 for 15c., 25 for 25c., 50 for
40c., 100 for 65c., 250 for $1.50.
FAVORITE LEG BAND
This is a popular aluminum leg band with RAISED
FIGURES, and can be supplied in consecutive numbers
as desired. It is easily attached, and, when in place,
cannot be lost off in continuous wear.
Prices: Prepaid by mail, 12 for 15c., 25 for 25c., 50
for 40c., 100 for 65c.
Start Oats Sprouting
The feeding of sprouted oats is no longer an experiment.
By feeding sprouted oats through the winter, egg pro-
duction can be kept up to a much larger degree than other-
wise.
ANDREWS’ OAT SPROUTER
The outer walls are
constructed of the best
grade of Poplar Lumber,
lined with asbestos, and on
the inner walls galvanized
lining is used; thus where
moisture and heat is prev-
alent on the inside, gal-
vanized lining is used,
but on the outside, where
the sprouter is subject to
change in weather, wood
is used, with asbestos
lining, to make the heat
more uniform.
Capacity Outfit “B.” Lamp Chamber; 2 sections;
4 trays; holds 20 quarts; recommended for flock of from
100 to 150. Price, $10.75.
Economy Oat Sprouter
This Sprouter employs the nat-
ural process for sprouting. No
heat necessary.
The Tray contains five Sprouting
Pans and one Drip Pan 16x17
inches.
Made of galvanized iron — -will
not rust.
Price $5.50
NESCO BROOD COOP
(Galvanized.)
Declared by chicken
experts to be as near
perfect as can be made
in meeting poultry re-
quirements.
This coop is spec-
ially fine for setting
hens. It keeps them
confined and undis-
turbed by other fowls
or rats.
Bottom Diam. .20 in.
Height 18^ in.
Price $2.00
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A. S. & L.
“Sterling Quality”
Egg Cases
The most complete Egg Case on the market, largely
used by shippers, and constructed to stand
Rough Handling in Transit
8
dozen
Each
$ .85
15
t i
1.00
30
ii
1.20
49
i <
1.40
56
ii
1.60
SPACING BETWEEN
BARS, INCHES
“Pittsburgh Perfect” Chicken, Rabbit
and Poultry Fences
“Here is a combination ot ‘Pittsburgh Perfect’ Fence styles
whose field of usefulness and perfect adaptability outclass by far
any other fences made for similar purposes.”
“They give to poultry quarters, gardens, etc., a smart, up-to-
date appearance, and are the most durable and thoroughly satis-
factory poultry fence possible to procure. It is unnecessary to
use a top board with any of these fences, as we employ an extra
heavy top and bottom wire, which also adds greatly to strength.
A top board gives the chickens a chance to see how high they
have to fly to get over, and if no board is used they will not fly
over. For about a foot and a half from the ground the line wires
are only an inch apart, while the stay wires are placed either four
or six inches apart.”
Made in six different heights, offering many economical ad-
vantages.
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ANDREWS’ EQQ TRAYS
These trays are used for collecting eggs in the laying houses. They are made
to hold four dozen eggs. Andrews’ Trays can be stacked on top of one another —
a saving in space. You can reach eggs from each tray without moving the tray
above.
Price: 50c. each. Mailing weight, 3 lbs.
Buckeye Egg Tester
Made of tin to fit either B or C Burner.
Makes a strong, powerful light for the egg so
that any person can easily determine the fertility.
25c. each, Postpaid.
Wire Hen’s Nest
Supported on Walls by
hooking over two nails.
Each, 15c., Per doz. |1.25
STERLINGWORTH
WATER GLASS
Put your eggs down in the spring and summer, wher
they are cheap, and keep them fresh for
ten months. One gallon makes sufficient
solution for 50 dozen. It has been thor-
oughly tested. Do not trust eggs tc
water glass of inferior strength. Water
glass must be pure and strong to safely
protect eggs.
Sterlingworth Water Glass is first
quality.
Prices: 1 quart 25c., mailing weight
5 lbs.; 1 gallon 75c., mailing weight, If
lbs.; 5 gal. cans $2.50 each; 10 gal. cans
$4.50 each.
Carter’s
Green Food
Feeder
Made of strong, soft twine.
Hang in the hen house or yard for
poultry feeding. Capacity, one-
half bushel of cabbage, beets,
clover, etc.
PRICE, 25c
By mail, prepaid
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DR. HESS
POULTRY AND STOCK
- PREPARATIONS — =
Prescriptions by Dr. Hess, M. D., D. Y. S.
Dr. Hess Poultry Pan=a=ce=a
ternal antiseptics that
counteract disease; insures a healthy,
singing poultry flock. Costs but a
trifle — a penny’s worth enough for
thirty hens per day.
Makes poultry
healthy; makes hens
lay; not a stimulant,
but a tonic that tones
up the dormant egg
organs, brings back
the scratch and cackle
and compels each hen
to put her share of
eggs in the market
basket.
It also contains in-
IJA lbs. 25c.; 5 lbs. 60c.; 12 lbs. $1.25;
25 lb. pail $2.50
GUARANTEED
Dr. Hess Instant Louse Killer
Kills lice on poultry, horses, cattle;
sheep ticks; bugs on cucumber, squash
and melon vines; cabbage worm, slugs
on rose bushes, etc. Sold in sifting-
top cans. Look for the word “In-
stant” before buying.
PRICE, lib. 25c. 3 lbs. 60c.
GUARANTEED
Dr. Hess Dip and Disinfectant
Non-poisonous and non-irritating,
and guaranteed to be absolutely uni-
form in strength at all times. One
gallon of Dip makes from 70 to 100
gallons effective solution. Spray it
on roosts. Sprinkle it over the runs
and in all cracks and crevices.
Spray it on cattle and horses.
Makes a splendid dip for hogs and
sheep. It’s a sure parasite and dis-
ease germ destroyer. Purifies stables, troughs,
sinks, drains.
Pt. 25c., Qt. 40c., 2 Qts. 60c., Gal. $1.00
GUARANTEED
Dr. Hess Stock Tonic
Formula printed on every package
Every ingredient indorsed by the
U. S. Dispensatory and other high
medical authorities. It aids diges-
tion, makes stock healthy, and ex-
pels worms. Helps stock convert
more ration into milk, flesh, blood
and muscle. Every pound backed
by the Dr. He<ss & Clark unqualified
guarantee.
PRICES, 25 lb. pail $2.00
100 lb. drum $6.50
Dr. Hess Worm Powder
For horses, sheep, cattle and hogs.
It is highly concentrated and is an
effective vermifuge. Dr. Hess own
prescription that proved effective in
his practice.
PRICE, 1 y2 lbs. 50c.
GUARANTEED
Dr. Hess Healing Powder
The modem gall cure. Cures galls,
cuts, wounds, ulcers, grease heel. An-
tiseptic and soothing. Heals every-
thing it touches by forming a coating,
cleaning and closing up wounds.
Comes in sifting-top cans.
Dr.
PRICE, 4 oz. 25c; 10 oz. 50c.
Absolutely Guaranteed
Hess Heave Powder
A dependable preparation for re-
lieving horses of heaves, chronic
coughs, asthma, bronchitis, etc ;
with careful diet, the frequent use
of this valuable preparation will
afford permanent relief in the ma-
jority of cases.
PRICE, lb. package 50c.
Dr. Hess Colic Remedy
A reliable preparation for the treatment of
spasmodic and flatulent colic, gripes, acute or
chronic indigestion, impaction of the stomach,
bowel inflammation, etc.
PRICE, 50c. and $1.00. Guaranteed
YOUR MONEY BACK IF NOT SATISFIED
PRICE IS SECONDARY TO QUALITY
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Conkey’s Buttermilk Starting; Food
Buttermilk your baby chicks and make them grow like weeds. Put vim
and vigor into them when they most need it; help them throw off disease and
withstand exposure. Conkey’s Buttermilk Starting Food provides buttermilk
for the chicks in a dry, sanitary form. It makes a regular, uniform supply
possible, and in addition to this it contains sweet, pure grains and just enough
medication to start the organs working in a normal way. It is a nourishing,
stamina-building food that makes the youngsters husky and strong. One
pound will feed twelve chicks for three weeks.
Pkgs., 25c. and 50c.; bags— 14 lbs. $1.00, 25 lbs. $1.75, 50 lbs. $3.25,
100 lbs. $6.00.
CONKEY’S ROUP REMEDY
25c., 50c. and $1.00
CONKEY’S CANKER SPECIAL
50c. and $1.00
CONKEY’S CHOLERA REMEDY
25c. and 50c.
CONKEY’S SOREHEAD (Chickenpox)
REMEDY 25c. and 50c.
CONKEY’S BRONCHITIS REMEDY 50c.
CONKEY’S GAPE REMEDY 25c. and 50c.
CONKEY’S WHITE DIARRHOEA REMEDY
25c. and 50c.
CONKEY’S POULTRY TONIC
Pkgs. 25c., 50c. and $1.00
CONKEY’S LICE POWDER
Pkgs. 10c., 25c. and 50c.
CONKEY’S LICE LIQUID
Qt. 35c., 2qts. 60c.
CONKEY’S NOXICIDE
Pt. 35c., qt. 60c., 2 qts., 90c.
French’s Poultry Mustard insures healthful and proper conditions at all times. This is not
ordinary table mustard, but is prepared for poultry alone. Feed a teaspoonful for every six fowls;
mix with dry meal, then add water. Price, lRf-lb. pkg. 40c.; 3-lb. pkg. 70c. ; 5-lb. pkg. $1.10; 10-lb.
pkg. $2.00; 25-lb. pail, $4.50.
JAPROID ROOFING
This roofing in built on a base of heavy wool felt, thoroughly saturated
and coated with pure Gilsonite Asphalt. The high grade quality of felt
gives this roofing a tensile strength which renders it practically inde-
structible under ordinary conditions.
The heavy saturation of pure Gilsonite Asphalt, the best water-
proofing product known, renders this roofing absolutely impervious to
heat or cold, and waterproof to the most perfect degree.
It is made 36 inches wide, put up in rolls containing 108 square feet,
sufficient to cover 100 square feet, allowing for a 2-inch lap.
Prices: Per Roll, 1 ply, $2.00; 2 ply, $2.25; 3 ply, $2.50.
STERLINGWORTH POULTRY CHARCOAL
Charcoal aids digestion, promotes health, and is generally corrective of many
poultry ills. No poultry raiser can afford to be without it.
XX (Fine Granulated) for Chicks and Chick Food Mixtures.
XXX (Medium Granulated) for Half-Grown Fowls, Pigeons, etc.
XXXX (Coarse Granulated) for Grown Fowls, Geese, Turkeys, etc.
Prices: 50-lb. paper lined burlap sacks, $1.00 each. 2-lb. cartons, 15c. each.
SEND US YOUR MAIL ORDERS
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Andrews Efficiency Baby Chick Carriers
These boxes are made of jute
fibre board, water-proof inside
and out
Russell Poultry Killing Knife
French Poultry Killing Knife
25 chicks
Size 13f
x 8 x 5| inches
Each
10c
Doz.
$1.20
50 chicks
Size 14f
x 14 x 5| “
15c
1.70
100 chicks
Size 26f
x 15 x 5f “
25c
2.90
Carbola. The Disinfectant that Paints.
Carbola is superior to lime, which loses what slight
disinfecting qualities it ever had by slacking when exposed
to the air. It is a snow white, cold water paint that will
not blister, flake or peel off, combined with a germicide
twenty times stronger than carbolic acid, but neither
caustic nor poisonous. Can be applied with either
sprayer or brush.
Price: Trial pkg., postpaid 35c., by express 25c.; 10 lb.
pkg., by express $1.00; 20 lb. pkg., by express $2.00;
50 lb. pkg. $4.00.
>< ANGULAR POULTRY KILLER
,§>< PILLING - PHIL A.
Angular Poultry Killing Knife
Price of each of the above Knives, 50c. postpaid.
NEST EGGS
Porcelain. Each, 3c., doz. 20c. Lime (medicated),
each 3c., doz. 25c. Add 8c. per doz. if wanted sent by
mail.
YOUNG’S RAT DESTROYER
Young’s Rat Destroyer has a charm for rats the same
as catnip has for cats. It has a corrosive effect on the
linings of the stomach, and is harmless to larger animals
in the small quantities eaten by rats or mice. Its ac-
tion upon rats is slow, and they usually leave the
premises in search of water.
Price, 25c. express collect; (cannot be sent by mail).
40c. by express prepaid.
Water Barrel Trucks
Water Barrel, Hand Cart, Leaf Rack
Adjustable to One Truck
All easily attached
Truck with 1^
in. tire
$ 8.00
Barrels
$4.00
Truck with
in. tire
8.50
Box for cart
4.00
Truck with 3f
in. tire
10.75
Leaf Rack
6.50
Sprinkler attachment $4.00 Extra trunnions, per pair $ .70
New England Root Cutter
With Separate Crank and Balance Wheel
The great advantage of feeding cattle and sheep during the winter
months partly on vegetables has become generally recognized. It is
necessary, however, to properly cut the Roots so as to prevent choking,
and to make them easy of digestion.
We have in this cutter one which will do the work in every way accept-
ably, and for which only a small price is charged.
Price, $8.00
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EGGS FOR HATCHING
At short notice we can furnish Eggs from reliable breeders
Partridge Plymouth Rocks
Plymouth Rock (Barred,
Buff and White)
White Wyandotte
Rhode Island Red
Leghorn (White and Buff)
Orpington (Black, Buff and
White) ....
Buttercups
Partridge Plymouth Rock
(The Beauty-Utility Breed)
Setting of 13 Eggs
$1.25 to $3.00
1.25 to 3.00
1.25 to 3.00
1.50 to 3.00
2.50 to 5.00
5.00
2.00 to 5.00
We shall be pleased to quote special prices for eggs in
large quantities for incubators
DAY OLD CHICKS
A great many poultry keepers, especially
those in a small way, prefer to buy the young
chicks to the trouble of hatching. To meet
this demand we furnish good lively chicks in all
the ordinary breeds at reasonable prices.
WATERPROOF SHEETING
Use waterproof sheeting in the windows of your
hen house in place of glass. Then there will always
be a circulation of pure, dry air and no steam, as
caused by glass. You will notice that the Experi-
ment Stations use it. 15c. per yard.
Pine Tree Shipping Crates
Made of Green Elm, then thoroughly dried.
The round comers prevent injury and loss by
crowding, so frequent in square cornered crates.
Price, $1.25.
_£2_
The Philadelphia
Sulphur
Candles
_/ 'V.'
vr
Complete, with in-
M|T| I
i stmctions.
Price, $2.50
IIMrrhoeA
STERLING WORTH
Diarrhoea Remedy
A guaranteed remedy for white
diarrhoea in young chicks and for
dysentery, diarrhoea and all bowel
troubles in full grown fowls. Prices :
Trial size box, 25c., postpaid.
Box sufficient for several flocks, 50c., postpaid.
The Candles are especially useful in ridding
poultry houses, dog kennels, etc., of insect pests,
as the vapor from them penetrates crevices not
reached by other means. Price, 10c. each; post-
paid, 15c.
STERLING WORTH FISH FOOD
An imported cereal wafer food prepared especi-
ally for feeding gold fish. Each wafer is 2^x3^
inches and about the thickness of blotting paper.
Price, per box, (20 sheets'), 10c., postpaid. Per
doz., $1.00 postpaid.
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®Park ^Pollard O
LAYffiBUST FEEDS
MANUFACTURED BY
^Park^Po/Iard (o 46 Canal St
BOSTON , MASS.
POULTRY FEED SPECIALISTS
TAKEN FROM “THE PARK & POLLARD CO., YEAR BOOK AND ALMANAC”
'jF^CTPJC O I ] Cl r*d LAY OR BUST — Dry-Mash
When we tell you that Park & Pollard Dry-Mash makes them "lay or bust” every time, at all season#
of the year, we mean what we say. It is as impossible for a healthy hen to eat "Lay or Bust” and not lay
as for half a dozen women to sweep back the tide in Boston Harbor. Not only does it produce eggs at a lower
cost than any other feed, but it maintains the birds in better health and does away with more than one-half
the labor of caring for them.
Many of the ailments of Poultrydom are directly traceable to improper feeding. Egg eating, feather
pulling, too much broodiness, over-fatness, diarrhoea, constipation, crop-bound, slow moulting, pale combs,
poor fertility, weak germs, low vitajity in young chicks, soft-shelled eggs are all due to improper diet, and we
have corrected the tendency to all of them in our mixtures, and have demonstrated that these ailments are
largely overcome by the use of Park & Pollard feeds. These points are given constant and careful considera-
tion by us, and the requirements followed out regardless ot the cost of the proper materials.
A fluctuating grain market does not mean that high-priced ingredients necessary to the proper balancing
of our feeds will be left out of our mixtures; this would be poor economy for you and for us.
Lay or Bust will give you the results you are looking for every day in the year
^f^oIJard screened scratch feed
Scratch Feed is a supplementary ration; that is to say, the eggs or the growth, are in the Lay or Bust
and the growing Feed; the Scratch Feed, or hard feed, only serves to balance and fill out the ration.
There is no question that by using Park & Pollard I, ay or Bust Feed in connection with most any
Scratch Feed you will obtain better results than you have ever gained before, but if you wish to obtain the
very highest egg yields and maintain your flock in the highest state of health by all means feed both Lay or
Bust^and Park and Pollard screened scratch feed.
a r Ic ZS^olJard & growing feed
The use of some other feed than hard grains for the growing chicks is an absolute necessity if you
want the chick to come quickly and naturally to an early and rugged maturity. .
After the chickens are five days or a week old, provide them with a continuous ration of Park Pollard
Growing Feed, which is made up of a happy combination of the strongest and richest grains and meat foods
ground together in the most appetizing form for the chickens. It gives a wide variety to feed upon, and so
fully nourishes every part of the growing stock that they are always in good form and well feathered, with
unlimited stamina, and they grow evenly and rapidly. , , .
Bowel trouble is unknown unless the heat goes wrong in the heated brooders, and legf weakness never
comes if they have outdoor exercise daily. They are in market bigger than last season s four months
birds. Remember well fed chicks are paying chicks.
BABY BUSTER CHICK FEED
Formerly called “Gritless”
If the chickens consumed the chick feed in the first month of their lives in the quantities they use when
from three to five months of age, there might be a little excuse for poultrymen looking for less expensive rations,
provided it did not imperil the lives of the youngsters, but when we consider that a pound of the best chick
feed will put a chicken beyond the danger period, or up to three weeks of age, what excuse is there for the
saving of a quarter of a cent a pound when it endangers the entire season’s crop of producers! The trifle
you save on one hundred chicks you would lose in the death of one. When you have so much at stake, why
use anything but the best?
This feed contains fish as in previous years, as, with each additional season, we have found that fish
is a wonderful vitalizer and strength promoter in the youthful days of the chicken’s life.
Order it by its name! — “Baby Buster” Chick Feed.
< ^F>arJc (^F>oI7 ard
Bath, Me., Feb. 28, 1916.
I house my birds in
The Park & Pollard Co.
Gentlemen:— I have been feeding your feed all the year and have had great success,
open front houses and feed them according to your system.
Very truly yours,
(Signed) CHARLES E. OLIVER
R. F. D. 4 Box 6, Brunswick Me., May, 1915.
The Park & Pollard Co.
Gentlemen: — There is no use to question the value of your Growing Feed for young chicks here. I have a flock
of 97 R. I. Reds and the smallest weight is 1 lb. and 9 oz. and only 5 weeks old. I think this is pretty good. All
your feeds have a large place in my feed room. They cannot be equalled.
Yours truly,
(Signed) ERNEST BARIBEAU.
Perth Amboy, N. J., Jan. 19, 1915.
The Park & Pollard Co. . „ , , , c
Gentlemen: — As one who has from time to time used your “Lay or Bust” with excellent results, I would like to ask you fqr two of your
Year Books and Almanacs. They have been to me in the past not only an excellent memo book but a guide and a companion in raising and
caring for my birds. Thanking you, I remain Yours very truly, T..,M „ /-.aqqttw
(Signed) JAMES H. CASSIDY.
Allen, Sterling & Lothrop, Portland, Maine
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The Waters’ Butter Worker
The WATERS’ Butter Worker is the best dairy
worker manufactured and the favorite among
dairymen. The tray has the bottom made of one
clear piece of selected cypress board. It can be
instantly removed and used as a butter bowl if
desired. The castings are all heavily galvanized.
The butter worker comes equipped with hard-
wood stand, as illustrated.
Size
Length of Tray
Width of Tray
Lbs. Capacity
Cows
Price
No. 0
27 inch
14 inch
1 to 15
1 to 4
$ 7.00
No. 1
36 “
15 “
5 to 30
4 to 8
8.00
No. 2
36 “
18 “
5 to 40
8 to 12
9.00
No. 3
39 “
20 “
5 to 50
12 to 18
10.00
No. 4
48 “
22 “
10 to 75
18 to 30
12.00
The Kinerson Combination Butter Prints
These Butter Prints are largely used and give per-
fect satisfaction; practical, simple and durable.
Prints engraved to order with simple design, initial
or monogram, without extra charge.
For special design a small advance on the list will be
charged.
A paddle and two cutters are furnished with each
print.
No. of Print
2
3
4
5
6
10
12
Capacity of Capacity of Each
No. of Cakes Moulds in lbs. Cake in ounces
4
4
4
4
8
24
8
2
2
1
1
2
4
No. 6 Print
Dimensions of
Dimensions of
Moulds in inches
Each Cake
Price
ii x3^:
3^x224
$4.50
12 x3
3 x3
4.50
4^jx5
2^x2 y*
4.25
10 x2^
2^x2^
4.50
10 x4 y2
2Y*2 Y
5.25
10 x4
l^xlj
6.00
11 x5
2^x2^
5.25
Blanchard Butter Moulds
Y Pound, 2 — XY lb. Prints, Parcel Post, Weight, 1 lb. $0.40
1 Pound, 4 — Y lb. Prints, Parcel Post, weight 2 lbs. .50
2 Pound, 8 — Y lb- Prints, Parcel Post, weight 2 lbs. .75
Initial Engraved, 25 cents extra
PRICE IS SECONDARY TO QUALITY
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“STERLING” PRINT BUTTER CARRIERS
The boxes and trays are made of white wood, and have no
taste or smell. They are strong and durable, and will carry
the butter in good condition.
Without
No.
Sizes
Price
Ice Box
Trays
12 lbs.
4
lOj^x 7f inches, If deep, inside measure
S2.25
24 “
4
10Xxl4f “ “ “
2.50
30 “
4
10Kxl8>^ “ “ “
2.75
40 “
5
10Kxl8>^*“ “ “
3.00
Parchment Butter Paper
For wrapping and covering butter, for layers and caps on top of tubs, jars,
tumblers, etc.
Price, 25c. per lb. By parcel post, prepaid, 30c., per lb.
HILK OR CREAfl BOTTLES
Half -pint, per dozen
Pint “ “ . .
Quart “ “
2 Quart “ “
Special prices made
in gross lots
HILK BOTTLE CAPS
PLAIN OR PRINTED
$ .50
.55
.70
1.25
1.000 in a package
5.000 in a package
^o\
nh
If
173I
m
i«Ui
13 ill
$ .40
1.90 No. 374 No. 1116
@0
THERHOn-
ETERS
No. 374
Glass Dairy. 60c. each
No. 940
Flange Dairy. 30c.
each.
No. 1116
Brooder, 50c. each
No. 940
Milk Bottle Carriers
Style C Carriers are made of rolled ribbon steel with steel
band around bottom, the edge of which is inch below the
bottom of basket, which protects the bottom from wearing out
as fast.
Price — 6 Bottle (Quarts)Style C, . . . . . SI . 15
8 “ “ “ 1.75
6 “ “ “ (with lower partition for qts. or pts.) 1.75
8 “ “ “ (with lower partition for qts. or pts.') 2.00
4 “ “ (round wire) . . . . .75
6 “ “ .90
8 “ “ “ “ 1.00
6 “ “ (flat wire) ...... 1.25
8 “ “ “ “ 1 .75
ORDER EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT
Allen, Sterling & Lothrop, Portland, Maine
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THE STODDARD CHURN
The STODDARD Barrel Churn is the Best
and most popular dairy chum on the market.
It is the only chum manufactured with all
castings, including hoops, heavily galvanized
so they will not rust.
Prices, Dairy Sizes, Hand Power
No. 1. 10 Gals., chums 2 to 4 gals. ....
No. 2. 15 Gals., chums 2 to 7 gals. ....
No. 3. 20 Gals., churns 3 to 9 gals. ....
No. 4. 25 Gals., chums 4 to 12 gals. ....
No. 5. 35 Gals., chums 5 to 16 gals. ....
No. 5>2 45 Gals., chums 5 to 20 gals. ....
$10.00
10.50
12.00
14.00
16.00
20.00
No. 1.
No. 2.
No. 3.
No. 4.
Cylinder Churns
3 Gallon Capacity . $2.00
4 Gallon Capacity . 2.50
7 Gallon Capacity . 3.00
10 Gallon Capacity . 3.50
Folding Paper
Butter Boxes
1 Pound (2 Pieces)
Price, $1.00 per 100
The “Facile” Improved Babcock Milk Tester
The “FACILE” Hand Tester is very compact, and is the most favored
apparatus, in small compass, for testing milk: Price includes a full set of
glass ware, comprising test bottles, pipette, acid measure; also bottle brush
and bottle of test acid.
2-Bottle Machine $4.00 6-Bottle Machine $9.00
4-Bottle Machine 5.00 8-Bottle Machine 10.00
Champion Milk Cooler and Aerator
Milk cooled as soon as milked makes more and better butter and cheese. Not
only cools the milk, but completely aerates it, removing all offensive flavors.
Capacity of Milk Receiver Size of Dairy Takes Care of Price
No. 2. 18 Quarts 10 to 25 Cows 3 Milkers $6.00
No. 3. 34 Quarts 25 to 50 Cows 5 Milkers 6.50
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5TERILAC
SANITARY
H1LK PAIL
Note the strainer
cloth on which the
milk strikes.
Note the dirt shelf
which catches the dirt
falling from the udder.
The projecting top
shields the strainer
cloth from falling dirt.
It is easy to use, be-
cause the opening is of
ample width.
It does not spatter.
Price, $2.50
Price, seamless
$3.00
Portland
Dairy Pail
14 Quart, Price, $1.00
Atlantic
“Sanitary”
Dairy Pail
Soldered Inside and
Outside
14 Quart, Price, $1.50
SANITARY
MILK
STRAINERS
Extra heavy
retinned seam-
less.
70-Mesh Brass
Strainer Cloth.
With extra slip foot for cloth.
3 Quart
6 Quart
10 Quart
$0.75
1.00
1.25
Milk and Cream Scale
Creamery Pail
Price, $1.75
The cut represents a special scale designed for
weighing milk in the pail, so as to determine the
yield of each cow.
30 Pounds Capacity, Price, $3.00
60 Pounds Capacity, Price, 3.50
SMALL’S CALF FEEDER
Price, $2.50
Extra Nipples 25c. each
Milking Tubes
For Sore and Obstructed Teats and
Hard Milking Cows
Price, Postpaid, 25c.
Milk Scale
Allen, Sterling & Lothrop, Portland, Maine
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THE NEW
SHARPLES
SUCTION-FEED
TUBULAR
CREAM SEPARATOR
The New Sharpies Suction-feed Separator
saves 50% in cost of operation, in labor of clean-
ing, in oil and in repairs and it saves ALL the
cream. The New Sharpies requires no speed
indicators. It skims clean and produces cream
of uniform density at any speed. 28 new features
never before used in cream separator construction
are represented in the New Sharpies Suction-feed
Tubular. It is absolutely automatic in its feed-
ing, skimming and separating functions and, even
in the hands of a beginner, it cannot lose butter-
fat or produce uneven cream.
Handsome New Catalogue Sent Free On Request.
MILK CANS
We can furnish any style
or size
Write for quotations
GRANGE GARGET
CURE
Cures garget without in any way injuring the
cow or lessening the flow of milk.
IDEAL EAR BUTTON
Absolutely the best
on the market
Clinches tight. Does not
come out. Double tube gives
double strength. Name and
address on top, as shown, and
number on bottom. Pure alu-
minum.
Prices — 25 . .$1.50
50 . .2.50
100 . .4.50
Postage prepaid
Name and address, not exceeding 18 letters,
can be put on top cap.
Price 50c. per can
KOW=KURE
The Great Medicine for Cows only
WORCESTER SALT
The Standard of Quality
It acts upon the digestive, generating and milk-
secreting organs, keeping the entire system toned
up and in perfect working order.
Price 50c. and $1.00 per can
SEND US YOUR MAIL ORDERS
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We are agents for the EMPIRE MECHANICAL MILKER
NOT AN
EXPERIHENT
BUT
PRACTICAL
AND
EFFICIENT
WRITE TO US
FOR EMPIRE CATALOGUE
THIS GUT SHOWS TWO-COW UNIT
ONE-COW UNITS SUPPLIED IF PREFERRED
Only one pipe line needed. Pipe line easily run wherever convenient
along cow stalls.
Operated by small, simple, quiet, light running vacuum pump driven by
any suitable power. No compressed air used. Pulsating action relieves
and massages teats. No air, dust or odors come in contact with milk.
Milk does not pass through pulsator.
All metal parts, special non-corrosive nickel, the same color and com-
position all through. Teat cups universal— fit all teats.
All parts interchangeable, accessible, easily cleaned and thoroughly
sanitary.
Royal Calf Food
For Feeding Young Animals
This food is the result of extensive experiment
and intelligent mixture of Protein, Fat and Gluten.
Price, 25 lb. pail, $5.00; 13 lb. pail, $3.00.
Write for Special Catalogue.
The Hayden Sanitary
Milking Stool
This Milk-
ing Stool is
of galvanized
iron, sanitary,
strong, light
and durable —
lasts a life
time. Made
to displace
the filthy,
wooden stool
in the modem
tie-up.
Price $1.25
WELLS, RICHARDSON & CO.’S
BUTTER COLOR
Purely Vegetable. Always gives satisfaction,
Small size 4 oz. . . . 25c.
Medium size 10 oz. 50c.
Large size 24 oz. . . $1 . 00
Cans, 1 gal. . . . . .2.50
The Pilling Milk Fever Outfit
For Air Treatment
This treatment recom-
mended by the Bureau of
Animal Industry, United
States Government, De-
partment of Agriculture.
Price $3.00 postpaid.
Pilling Garget Outfit
Made on scientific principles.
The only proper and suc-
cessful treatment of garget.
Price $3.00 postpaid.
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TO MODERNIZE YOUR FARM = = = LOUDEN1ZE
YOUR BARN
For fifty years Louden Hay Tools have been
the world’s standard for strength, simplicity THE LOUDEN
and efficiency.
It is yours for the asking.
See us or write us in regard
to your barn problems. We
shall be glad to assist you,
and to quote you lowest
prices on your complete
equipment.
The Louden Steel Stall gives the cow the
same comfort and freedom of movement she line ot barn equipment made,
would have in the field.
We Can Fit Up Your Barn Complete
With Louden Modern, Sanitary
Equipment
Louden equipment makes possible a clean, sanitary
barn with a minimum of expense for upkeep.
When cows are transferred from dark, insanitary
shelters to light, well ventilated, well equipped barns
of the Louden type the milk flow invariably increases
from 10 to 25 per cent., and the labor of caring for the
herd is reduced by one-third or one-half.
The cost of installing Louden equipment is surpris-
ingly small, and it is just as great an economy for the
man with half a dozen head of cows as for the man who
has to care for hundreds of animals. The percentage
of labor saved is the same, and in either case it is 100
per cent, profitable.
We are prepared to quote you attractive prices on
everything for your barn. The items illustrated are
only a few products of the largest and most complete
Some of these products
we carry in stock; others we can secure for you
promptly.
Going to Build or Remodel a Barn?
If so we shall be glad to secure for you, free of cost
to yourself, a copy of Louden’s $1.00 book of barn
plans. It’s the most valuable collection of practical
plans and dollar-saving building information ever pub-
lished. Contains more than
50 plans, with complete de-
scription and estimated cost
of construction.
The Louden Tubu-
lar Steel Stanchion
is the strongest,
most comfortable
cow tie made.
LINE INCLUDES
Louden Sanitary Steel Pens are made for
cows, calves, bulls, sheep and hogs.
Your time is too valuable to be spent push-
ing a wheelbarrow. A Louden Overhead Litter
Carrier solves the problem.
Hay Tools
Stalls and Stan-
chions
Steel Pens
Litter Carriers
Feed Carriers
Feed Trucks
Door Hangers
Horse Barn Equip-
ment
Cupolas and Ven-
tilators
Water Bowls
Specialities
The time and feed you waste in a year would pay for a
Louden Feed Truck.
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For Dairies, Creameries,
Etc.
For cleaning vats, pasteurizers, strainers, cans,
pipes, separators, and other articles in your plant
that have become gummy or tainted with stale
odors by the use of soap, soap powder, or some
similar washing compound, there is nothing that
accomplishes this task so easily, and at such little
expense as Wyandotte Dairyman’s Cleaner and
Cleanser. A daily washing of the dairy or factor}’
equipment will keep everything sweet and clean!
As you may already know, Wyandotte Dairy-
man’s Cleaner and Cleanser is used by four out of
every five butter and cheesemakers and by thous-
ands of nrlk producers. It is the only cleaner
recommended by State Dairy College Authorities.
We know you will not be without it once you give
it a thorough trial, and know what it does, and
how little it costs to use.
As a deodorizer and cleaner of everything about
the hotel or home it is unsurpassed. We guaran-
tee every claim and you assume no risks or fear of
disappointment when you use Wyandotte Sani-
tary Cleaner and Cleanser.
Price List, F. O. B. Portland
Barrels (bulk) 280 lbs. per lb. . 80.04
Kegs “ 80 “ “ “ . . .05
5 lb. sacks “ sack . . .30
Wyandotte Detergent
can be used to advantage in cases
where a combined abrasive and
cleaner are needed
Price, F. 0. B. Portland
Barrels (bulk) 280 lbs. per lb. . 8 0.01
Kegs “ 80 “ “ “ . . .05
Barrels (50-5 lb. sacks) “ bbl. . 11.00
5 lb. sack “ sack . .30
Hotels and Restaurants
Wyandotte Detergent can be used to advantage
in cases where a combined abrasive and cleaner
are needed.
Wyandotte Detergent is quite different in its
nature from the “Wyandotte” Dairy or Sanitary
Cleaner. It contains a fine, flak}' grit which
makes it an abrasive and scourer. It also has the
freshening and sweetening properties of the other
“Wyandotte” products.
For cleaning marble, tile, painted walls, and
other similar surfaces Wyandotte Detergent is
unsurpassed. It scours clean, but does not
scratch, mar or dull.
Rust}' ice cream cans are easily scoured clean
with Wyandotte Detergent, and although Wyan-
dotte Detergent is not a metal polisher, for clean-
ing corroded iron and brass pipes, railings, dirty
sinks, -urinals, cuspidors and the like it has no
equal.
Wyandotte Sanitary Cleaner and Cleanser when
used for dish washing not only makes the dishes
cleaner and brighter than is possible where soap
is used, but it also makes the work easier. The
same is true in the home.
Drain pipes, sinks, refrigerators, etc., are always
kept free and open when Wyandotte Sanitary
Cleaner and Cleanser is used.
Price List, F. O. B. Portland
Barrels (bulk) 250 lbs. per lb.
“ (50-5 lb. sacks) “ bbl.
Kegs (75 lbs.) “ lb.
5 lb. sacks “ sack
8 0.04>£
12.75
. 051 2
. .35
All prices subject to change without notice.
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Planet Jr GardenTools
The “ Planet Jr.” Catalogue is the best and most instructive book ever issued on a similar subject,
of true and handsome illustrations. We mail it free to any address on application.
Full of little points that bring profit. Full
No. 4 Planet Jr. Combined Hill and
Drill Seeder, Wheel Hoe, Cultiva-
tor and Plow
For use as a cultivator, the drill parts are removed and
the tool frame substituted by changing but one bolt; it is
then a perfect single wheel hoe, with a variety of tools.
No. 31 Planet Jr. Combined Drill
Seeder and Single Wheel Hoe
This new tool is of great value to gardeners who have
never felt able to own either a seed drill or a wheel hoe. It
will sow even a small packet of garden seed with great
precision. Quickly changed to a splendid wheel hoe. A
special machine for the small gardener.
No. 3 Planet Jr. Hill and Drill
Seeder
No. 25 Planet Jr. Combined Hill and Drill Seeder,
Double Wheel Hoe, Cultivator and Plow
A splendid combination for the family garden, onion
grower, or large gardener. It is a perfect seeder, and
combined double and single wheel hoe.
No. 28 Planet Jr. Combined Hill and Drill Seeder,
Wheel Hoe Cultivator, Rake and Plow
No. 28 is the best and most complete combined hill and
drill seeder and single wheel hoe.
No. 12 Planet Jr. Double and Single Wheel Hoe
A single and double wheel hoe in one. Straddles crops
till 20 inches high, then works between. Has steel frames
and 14-inch steel wheels.
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Planet Jr GardenTools
We offer these Tools as the highest type of their class. They have a great variety of attachments which adapt
the implements to a large variety7 of work, and there is scarcely any garden culture of which they are not capable.
No. 16 Planet Jr. Single Wheel Hoe,
Cultivator, Rake and Plow
The highest type of Single Wheel Hoe made. Light,
but strong, and can be used by man, woman or boy. Will
do all the cultivation in your garden in the easiest, quickest,
and best way.
Nos. 16, 17, and 17 wheels, frames and handles are
alike, but the attachments sold with each vary.
No. 17 Planet Jr. Single Wheel Hoe
Price, $6.25.
The No. 17 has a pair of 6-inch hoes, a plow and a set of
cultivator teeth.
No. 17^ Planet Jr. Single Wheel Hoe
Price, $5.50
The pair of 6-inch hoes, three cultivator teeth and leaf
lifter which go with it, are all the finest of their kind.
This attractive implement is especially designed for
the farmer’s garden work, though it offers to every' one
with either field or garden a cheap and effective tool for
wheel-hoe operations. The high wheel makes easy
prunning.
No. 30 Planet Jr. Single Wheel Hoe,
Cultivator, Plow, Rake and Marker
No. 33 Planet Jr.
Single Wheel Hoe
Price, $3.75
This combination wall delight the suburbanite, the
growing boy, women, younger or older, who will find it a
light running wheel hoe that will save them hard work and
help much to supply the table with fine vegetables.
No. 10 Planet Jr. Combination Farm
and Garden Horse Hoe, Cultivator,
Furrower, Plow and Vine Turner
Price, complete, as in cut, $15.00. Less Vine
Turner, $13.50. This implement is one of the best of
Planet Jr. one-horse tools.
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Planet Jr GardenTools
No. 8 Planet Jr. Combined Horse
Hoe and Cultivator
Equipment: Four 3x8-in. plates, one 4x8-in. plate, two
6-in. side hoes, one 7-in. shovel, lever wheel, lever expander.
Depth regulator.
This is a general favorite, being easily understood and
operated. The tool is especially strong, being braced so as
to make a stiff, unyielding tool intended for long service.
No. 103 Planet Jr. Horse Hoe and
Cultivator
The Lever, instead of standing perpendicular, slants
backward between the handles, free from danger of being
bent or broken, and prevents injury to crops under
cultivation. While the design is one of simplicity, it is
very strong and most accurate in its work.
No. 9 Planet Jr. Combined Horse Hoe
Price, with Steel Wheel, $10.00.
This Horse Hoe is identical with No. 8, except that it
has no depth regulator and a plain wheel instead of lever
wheel.
Planet
Plain Cultivator
Price, with Steel
Wheel, $8.50
A light and strong tool, having improved patent hollow
steel standards, parallel and extra high steel frame, patent
lever expanders, handle braces and side adjustments for
handles. Used with or without a wheel, the wheel being
preferred.
No. 91 Planet Jr. Twelve-Tooth
Harrow
Price, with Steel Wheel,
$9.00.
Gardeners cultivate better than formerly. It has been
found to pay best. With the Twelve-Tooth Harrow you
go as deep or shallow as you like, come up close to row
without injuring plants, cut out all the weeds, stir the
soil and mellow and fine it as with a garden rake. You
widen and narrow as you please between 12 and 32 inches.
It’s a special favorite with strawberry growers, market
gardeners and truckers.
Price (fitted
with spring-trip
standards)
$56.00
Weight, 531 lbs.
No. 76G Planet Jr. Pivot Wheel Riding
Cultivator
The No. 76 G combines nearly all the advantages of other Planet
Jr. riding cultivators. The combination of the best parts of
these tools in one would seem to make a machine which would
be without a rival in popularity and usefulness. The arch is
high, frame and tongue are of steel and the change in width of
the wheels is all that could be desired. It has powerful levers,
and the gang frame is strong. The standards are adjustable for
depth, and to throw to or from the row. The extra wide arch
is very desirable. The draft is arranged to insure satisfactory
work in all conditions of soil.
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“Ideal” Spray Outfit
This outfit is light, compact and easy to operate. The tank holds fifteen gallons,
is mounted so that the liquid will not slop or spill, and in a way that makes it easy to
handle. The pump spreads across the top of the tank and is held firmly in place by a
thumb nut. It has the largest air chamber of any spray pump of corresponding size.
This enables the operator to keep a uniform pressure at the nozzle.
The pump cylinder is If in. in diameter, 7 in. in length. The plunger is made of
brass and is self-oiling. The packing is cotton wick, which will resist the action of the
chemicals used for spraying and can be tightened without removing from the pump.
Each outfit has the following equipment: 10 feet f-inch 6-ply Pressure Hose;
8 feet Pipe Extension, in two pieces; 1 “Ideal” Nozzle; 1 Brass Shut-off Cock.
Price, $17.00
The “Perfection” Sprayer
This is a Sprayer of high pressure type. It is larger, stronger and much more
powerful than anything in its class.
For Spraying, Disinfecting or Whitewashing, on Plants, Bushes, \ ines, etc. Pump
has bronze ball valve, and is fastened to top of tank wdth heavy threads. Tank 7j in.
by 20 in., lock seamed with twenty-six rivets. Hose attached with clamps. All
furnished with automatic shut-off nozzles which will handle whitewash and thin liquids
without change of parts.
Galvanized Steel, $5.50. Brass, $7.50.
The “Easy” Compressed Air Sprayer
The only one of its kind on the market. Strong
and durable.
Has a large and strong pump, automatic shut-
off nozzle, legs under tank. Can be used for
whitewashing, disinfecting and cleaning chicken
houses, and is very desirable for large gardens,
etc. It is made of galvanized steel. Holds one
gallon.
Price, $1.75
The “NEW HISTY” Sprayer
A general purpose Sprayer, for farm, stable or
garden uses. Handles fly-oils, bug poisons and
disinfectants. Made of heavy tin. Holds one
quart.
The “HIDGET” Sprayer
A small Sprayer for house use. Will handle
disinfectants, bug poisons, etc., etc. Made of
heavy tin. Holds one pint.
Price, 45c.
Price, 25c
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THE “FORESTER”
This pump is equipped with three feet of hose.
One straight discharge tip and one rose sprinkler
for garden use.
Price, $5.50
No. 68
Has removable discs, large openings and will not
clog under any condition of liquid. Made in two forms,
one for throwing the spray straight away, and one for
throwing it at an angle. Fits Finch pipe.
No. 66 or No. 68, price each 75c.
PERFECTION NOZZLE
Price
Fits all makes of com-
pressed air sprayers. Is auto-
matic in action, very simple,
and makes a wide cone-
shaped spray of finely beaded
mist. Will handle white-
wash or throw a straight
stream without change of
parts.
$1.15
Bamboo brass lined spray poles, 8, 10, or 12-ft. long.
The inner tube is all in one piece, locked to the pole at
both ends and will not turn inside of the bamboo. It is
fitted with adjustable drip shield and is furnished either
with or without stop cock. Note the end castings.
No. 42, price complete with cock, 8-ft $3.50
No. 43, price complete with cock, 10-ft 3.75
No. 44, price complete with cock, 12-ft 4.00
“flODOC” BUCKET PUHP
This pump has features and
qualities never shown before or
found in a bucket pump.
The cylinder is very large and
is made of heavy seamless brass
tubing. The plunger is hollow,
thus forming an air chamber
which insures a steady flow of
liquid. The pump is equipped
with 3 feet *4 -inch, spray hose at-
tached with clamps.
Price, $3.50
DICKEY BUG DEATH DUSTER
For use in applying BUG DEATH, DRY,
to small flower or vegetable gardens.
Price, 25c
FOR FARM USE
Is ideal for applying BUG
DEATH DRY.
It is the very latest, a re-
markably effective and dis-
tinctly economical method.
Easy to operate and gives
quick covering to all plants
and vines requiring a top ap-
lication.
sept. i4, 1909 Price, 60c.
FIRE-FLY GARDEN PLOW
This tool is exceed-
ingly useful to owners
of small gardens. It will
throw a furrow four to
six inches wide and one
to three inches deep, and
deeper by going a second
time in each furrow.
Chicken raisers find it
of great advantage in plowing up their scratching
yards.
Price, $2.75
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The Skinner System of
Irrigation
There are times in nearly every growing season when a crop
could be saved or its value doubled if the grower could call
down from the skies a soft, gentle rain of sufficient duration
to abundantly water the crop. With the Skinner System
of Irrigation the rainfall is at the command of the grower.
Not only will the Skinner System protect, against drought
but it will distribute the water with a uniformity not other-
wise possible. The moisture is applied in the way which is
most advantageous to the soil and to the crop, without in-
jury to the plant. Commercial fertilizers, insectides and
fungicides can be distributed through the Skinner System.
All of this is accomplished with a miminum of labor. The
early maturity of the crop, securing the advantage of better
prices, and the more luxuriant and uniformly developed
growth mean greater returns per acre.
Prices on Application
Nonesuch Lever Cutter
A simple and
durable ma-
chine. The de-
vice for adjusting
the lever, being
removed from
the pivot, en-
ables us to have
a stationary
pivot firmly at-
tached to the
machine, and
consequently not
liable to get
loose, as in all
machines where
the pivot is ad-
justable.
Price $4.50.
We Carry in Stock the Best Grades of Brushes
for Cleaning
niLK BOTTLES, TEST BOTTLES,
HILL CANS AND CREAH
SEPARATORS
BUTTER LADLES BUTTER SPADES
BUTTER BOWLS ACID MEASURES
GRADUATING GLASSES MILK PIPETTES
SEPARATOR OIL
SEND US YOUR MAIL ORDERS
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INSECTICIDES AND FUNGICIDES
STFRI.fNGWQRTH /ft .
_TH STERLIN GWO RTH
Liquid BordeauXHLihe^Sulphur wash
A concentrated fungus remedy,
used by dissolving in water.
Explicit directions for use on
every can.
Prices: 1 qt. cans 40c. each, mailing weight 4
lbs.; 1 gal. cans $1.25 each, mailing weight 13
lbs.; 5 gal. kegs $4.50; 10 gal. kegs $8.00.
Of STERLINGWORTH tfl
Powdered Tobacco
An effective and cheap remedy for
many bugs, worms, lice and spiders
on Cabbage, Squashes, Melons, Cu-
cumbers, Potatoes, Plants, etc. It is
for use while the vegetation is damp.
Prices: 1 lb. box 10c., mailing weight 2 lbs.;
100 lb. sacks $3.50 each. (Add 5 cents for pack-
ing when ordered by parcel post.)
It has the value of Fish or
Whale Oil Soaps and the ad-
ditional insect killing proper-
ties of tobacco. Useful against
scale, plant lice, and all other sucking insects on
trees, shrubs, plants, vines, etc. One pound
makes 2 to 5 gallons of spray. Prices: 1 lb. box
20c., mailing weight 2 lbs.; 5 lb. box 70c., mailing
weight 6 lbs.; 10 lb. box $1.25, mailing weight
11 lbs..
A most effective remedy for
San Jose Scale, Oyster Shell
Scale, Scurfy Scale and many
Fungi. It is of a beautiful,
clear cherry color, triple fil-
tered, free from sediment and
will not clog the spraying apparatus. Sample
mailed upon request. It is ready for use by add-
ing cold water. No heating is necessary. Prices:
1 qt. cans 25c., mailing weight 4 lbs. ; 1 gallon cans
65c., mailing weight 13 lbs.; 5 gallon jacket cans
$2.00 each; 10 gallon jacket cans $3.50 each; 25
gallon kegs $6.00 each, 50 gallon bbls. $8.00.
STERLIN GWO RTH
Arsenate or lead
For all leaf-eating insects.
Sterlingworth Arsenate of Lead
has many advantages over many
other arsenical preparations as an
insecticide. Its chief advantages
are its great adhesive power and its
harmlessness to the foliage. Prices 1 lb. 20c.,
mailing weight 2 lbs.; 5 lbs. 90c., mailing weight
7 lbs.; 10 lbs. $1.60, mailing weight 12 lbs.
STERLINGWORTH
SENE E
It kills the green plant louse,
scale and most soft bodied and suck-
ing insects. Prices: 1 pt. cans 25c.
each, mailing weight 2 lbs.; 1 qt. cans 40c. each,
mailing weight 4 lbs.; 1 gallon cans $1.00 each,
mailing weight 1 1 lbs.
•‘CORONA DRY”
It has been demonstrated by large and practical usage that “'Corona Dry”
is the most successful Arsenate of Lead that has ever been produced.
It is the result of an extended period of investigation and research to
obtain a powdered product superior to the old paste material and other
dry Arsenates of Lead that are now on the market.
Mixes quickly and easily in water. There is no sediment, no lumps
left over in the bottom, no waste. It will never clog the spray nozzle.
K lb. pkg. 25c. each, 1-lb. pkg. 40c., 5-lb. pkg. $1.85, 10-lb. pkg. $3.50,
25-lb. drums $6.75. 50-lb. drums $12.50, 100-lb. drums $23.00. Net f. o. b.
Portland.
BOWKER S PYROX
Kills all leaf-eating insects and prevents diseases. It serves the pur-
poses for which two mixtures were previously used. It is a dense, heavy,
yet creamy paste, is easily mixed with cold water, and sticks like paint to
the foliage. Prices: 1 lb. 25c., 5 lbs. $1.00, 10 lbs. $1.75, 25 lbs. $4.00,
50 lbs. $7.50, 100 lbs. $13.00.
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A practical and satisfactory all round spray. It kills leaf-
eating insects, and prevents and remedies fungous diseases with
one spraying. You kill two birds (fungi and bugs) with one stone
by using this spray and get the stone back, for the increased crop
pays for the material and labor. It sticks like glue. Used by
mixing one pound to ten gallons of water. Prices: 1 lb. 25c., mail-
ing weight 2 lbs.; 5 lbs. $1.00, mailing weight 7 lbs.; 10 lbs. $1.75,
mailing weight 12 lbs.; 25 lb. keg $4.00, mailing weight 33 lbs.:
50 lb. kegs $7.50 each; 100 lb. kegs $13.00.
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STERLINGWORTH
HE-
A SUBSTITUTE FOR POW-
DERED HELLEBORE
and will be found satisfactory
for use against rose slugs, cur-
rant worms, cabbage worms,
and many other leaf eating insects where
a milder poison than Paris Green or Arsenate of
Lead is desired.
Prices: ^ lb. box 15c., mailing weight 1 lb; 1
lb. box 25c, mailing weight 2 lbs. Add 5c.
for packing to above prices if ordered by mail.
STERLINGWORTH
PLANT LICE KILLER
This is prepared exclusively
for aphis or plant lice and
spiders on house plants and
vegetables. It is useful against
most of the small sucking insects
which infest house plants and
greenhouse flowers. It is used
by diluting one part of killer
in fifteen parts of water, and may
be applied by spraying or sprinkling.
Prices: Home size (one pint) 25c., mailing
weight 3 lbs; greenhouse size (one gallon) $1.50,
mailing weight 11 lbs.
Aphine. The insecticide that kills aphis, green
fly, thrip, red spider, etc. Full directions for
use on each can. % pt. can, 25c., yi pt. 40c., 1
pt. 65c., 1 qt. $1.00, 1 gallon, $2.50.
Nico-Fume Liquid. U sed as a spray or as a vapor,
Does not stain nor injure blooms, % lb. can 50
cts., 1 lb. can $1.50,
“Black Leaf 40”. Tobacco Extract is the strong-
est extract of tobacco made, being 40% pure
nicotine.
Recommended for black Aphis and sucking
insects of all kinds. Spraying directions on
each package. ^ lb. cans 75c. each, 2-lb cans
$2.50 each, 10-lb. cans $10.75 each.
Powdered Hellebore
** STFdi ik/r.wnRjfl
For use against rose slugs, currant
worms and other leaf-eating insects.
Sterlingworth Hellebore, is the fine
powdered kind that is ground from
pure, fresh, prime root and put up in
the round tight sifter-top box.
Price variable, owing to Euorpean conditions.
Quotations upon application.
FOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HELLEBORE,
SEE STERLINGWORTH HE-BO
A powder for use against ants
in lawns and gardens.
One pound covers about 200
square feet. Prices: 1 lb. box 25c., Parcel Post
weight 2 lbs., 5 lb. tins $1.00, Parcel Post weight
6 lbs.
Paris Green. For potatoes, etc. Strictly pure.
yi lb. 25c., lb. 35c. Subject to market changes.
Tobacco Dust. StoothofPs “Fumigating Kind.’’
For burning. Lb. 10c., 5 lbs. 25c., 50 lbs.;
$2.25, 100 lbs. $4.00.
Tobacco Stems. For fumigating. Per lb. 5c.,
5 lbs. 20c., 50-lb. sack, $1.50, 100 to 300 lbs.
$2.00 per 100 lbs.
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GUARANTEED
No long stories
or big claims about
this Fly Oil. We
think it is the best
one made. Buy a
can. Use half of it. If you are not satisfied bring us the half-empty can
and get your money back. Protects all day in ordinary weather. Flies
hit by it are killed, others are kept off by the odor. Applied with a brush,
rag or hand sprayer. It pays to protect. Prices: 1 qt. cans 25c. each,
mailing weight, 4 lbs., 1 gal. cans 75c., each, mailing weight 11 lbs.
A standard article for pre-
paring an effective and econom-
ical dip for ridding sheep of ticks,
lice and scab, also kills certain
fleas, lice and gnats on horses,
cattle and hogs.
One gallon makes 56 gallons of- strong dip
by mixing with water.
Prices: 1 qt. 50c., Parcel Post weight 4 lbs., p2
gal. 85c., Parcel Post weight 7 lbs., 1 gallon can
$1.50, Parcel Post weight 11 lbs.
flf STERLI1 N Gj WORTH IL*
Weed Killer
* * a
Kills weeds in walks, drives and
tennis courts where no vegetation
is wanted. A powder used by
dissolving in water. 1 lb. makes
10 gallons. Prices, lb. 50c., Parcel Post weight 2
lbs. 5 lb. pkg. $2.00, Parcel Post weight 6 lbs
ff STERLING WORTH
Anti Crow Corn Oil
Protects newly planted com
from crows. Mix 1 part Anti
Crow Com Oil with 2 parts hot water. Prices:
pt. 25c., Parcel Post weight 3 lbs., qt. 40c. Par-
cel Post weight 4 lbs., gal. $1.25, Parcel Post
weight 13 lbs.
WARNCKES CUTWORfl ROOD
c ^
It consists of a material that is
more delicious and is much more
preferred by the cutworm than the
plants themselves. It is sprinkled
on the ground around the plant just
as it is found in the package.
_ STATIC^.
£ o
PRICES:
1-lb. can, 30c. ; 3-lb. can, 85c. ;
10-lb. can, $2.65; 20-lb can
$4.80
cu*RM'TtE . 3
TREE
TANGLEFOOT
A most simple, ef-
fective and econom-
ical means of pro-
tecting trees against
gypsy, brown-tail
or tussock moth,
caterpillars, canker
worms, climbing
cut worms, ants or
any other climbing
pests. Will not
injure trees. No
mixing, always
ready for use.
atoit**
Prices: 1 lb. package, 25c., (by mail, 35c.); 5-lb.
box, $1.00.
For preventing potato scab, oat,
wheat and grain. Mixes one pound
to fifteen gallons of water. Directions
on label. Price: 1 lb., (1 pt.) 50c.
Bug Death is abso-
lutely harmless to the
life of the plant, and
because this is so is
just the reason it is so
vastly superior to any
other insect destroy-
ing preparation. Kills
all bugs and worms
that chew the leaves
and foliage. Con-
tains no Paris Green
or Arsenic. May be
used dry or in solu-
tion.
Prices: 1.1b. package, 15c., 3-lb. package, 40c.,
5-lb. package, 55c., 12}4-lh. package, $1.10, 100-
lb keg, $7.50.
Pat. March 16 and Nov. g, 1897.
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“SCALECIDE”
“SCALECIDE” is a mild, smooth, easily applied spray that will not clog your
hose nor corrode your machinery. It keeps tree clean and healthy, and effectively
takes care of the leaf roller, bud moth, case bearer, San Jose scale, and all kinds of
scale. The fungicidal action of “SCALECIDE” will also check such deadly diseases
as apple canker and collar rot, and it will also show an invigorating effect on tree
growth.
“SCALECIDE” can be instantly prepared by simply adding 15 gallons of water
to every gallon of the concentrated material. It will mix in almost any kind of water,
but rain or soft water are best. “SCALECIDE” will not freeze before mixing
with water, and you can apply it on any clear day when the thermometer is above
40 Fahrenheit, after the leaves begin to drop in the Fall, or until the buds begin
to show green in the Spring.
Prices: 1 qt. can 35c.; 1 gallon can, $1.00; 5 gallon can, $3.25. Special prices
quoted on application for larger quantities.
CARBOLA
THE DISINFECTANT THAT PAINTS— Use It Instead of Whitewash.
A snow white cold water paint that will not blister, flake or peel off, combined
with a germicide 20 times stronger than carbolic acid, but neither caustic nor poison-
ous.
Can be applied with a brush or sprayer.
Trial package, by parcel post 30c. 20 pounds (10 gallons) $2.00
Paints and disinfects 250 square feet. 50 pounds (50 gallons) 4.00
10 pounds (10 gallons) $1.00
BOWKER’S PLANTFOOD
Made expressly for house plants, being entirely
odorless. Small pkg., 15c., large pkg., 25c.
CLAY’S FERTILIZERS
IMPORTED
Recommended to all who grow either fruit,
flowers or vegetables. Should be used in potting
soil.
Prices: 14-lb., bag SI. 25; 28-lb. bag $2.25;
56-lb. bag $4.00.
STERLING WORTH
PLANT TABLETS Hgt
A concentrated plant invigor-
ator. Makes house plants
bloom luxuriantly. Dissolve in
water and water soil. No odor.
Clean, easily used. Prices:
10c., 25c., and 50c., postpaid.
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AGENTS FOR
LISTER’S STANDARD FERTILIZERS
A FERTILIZER FOR EVERY CROP AND DIFFERENT SOIL REQUIREMENTS
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS
Ammonia Ava. P. A.
Lister’s Success -
IX
10
Lister’s Com and Potato - - -
8
Lister’s High Grade Special - - -
2y2
10
Lister’s Standard Super, of Lime -
3
9
Lister’s Potato Manure -
5
8
Lister’s Superior Ammoniated Superphosphate
4
10
Lister’s Special Potato Fertilizer
5
10
WRITE US FOR QUOTATIONS
Potash
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
Sheep’s Head Brand Pulverized Sheep Manure
A complete natural fertilizer, supplying all the necessary plant food elements — Nitrogen,
Phosphoric Acid and Potash — in combination with organic matter or humus, and it is this
natural combination that produces the peculiar action and effect in the soil which can only be
had from animal manures. It can be used without fear of weeds and foreign grasses that always
follow the application of ordinary stable manures.
Sheep manure is probably more largely used in greenhouse growing of flowers and vegetables
for market than any other fertilizer, because it is safe, and can be relied upon for quick, sure
results. It is unequalled for either dry or liquid top-dressing, especially for carnations,
chrysanthemums, asters, and other hardy floral crops.
1 lb. 10c., 5 lbs. 25c., 10 lbs. 40c., 25. lbs. 75c., 50 lbs. $1.25, 100 lbs. $2.00.
Mulford Culture
Mulford Cultures contain pure, tested strains of active, vigorous
nitrogen-fixing bacteria for inoculating seeds of legumes or soil.
The United States Department of Agriculture and many State
Agricultural Experiment Stations recommend inoculation of leg-
umes with nitrogen-fixing bacteria to induce a prompt “ catch ”
and increase your yield.
Mulford Cultures are prepared for
Uninoculated ALFALFA Inoculated
The contrast speaks for itself.
Pure Ground Bone. Excellent for
lawns, gardens, etc. Price, per 50
lbs., $1.50, per 100 lbs., $2.50.
Land Plaster. Price, per bag
(100) lbs.), .60
Agricultural Lime. Price, per
Bag (100 lbs.), .60
Bordeaux Lime. Price, per Bag
(100 lbs.), .85
ALFALFA
CRIMSON CLOVER
SWEET CLOVER
RED CLOVER
ALSIKE CLOVER
COW PEAS
SOY BEANS
VETCH
VELVET BEANS
SWEET PEAS
GARDEN PEAS
GARDEN BEANS
LIMA BEANS
Be sure to specify the particular legume on which you desire
to use the Mulford Cultures, otherwise we will not know how
to fill your order. Prices: 5-acre size $5.00, 1-acre size $1.50,
garden size (J-acre) 50c., trial size 25c.
Free descriptive literature sent upon request.
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Sterling Sanitary Wire Fencing
Style “F” Fabric
is our most popular and closest mesh
sanitary fence. Pickets full weight,
full height, full guage No. 9 heavily
galvanized wire spaced If inches apart
at bottom, 2| inches at top, making
fence absolutely chicken tight.
Best heights are 36, 42, and 48
inches. Other heights from 24 up to
84 inches made to order.
Style “F” Price per Lineal Foot
36-inch, 11c., 42-inch, 12c., 48-inch,
13Kc.
Sterling Flower Bed Sterling Vine Trellis
Border
Sterling Tree Guards
let in fresh air and
sunlight around the
trees. Made 6 feet
high of heavily gal-
vanized wire in 3 di-
ameters.
Price, each, 9-inch
diameter , S 1 . 00 , 12-inch
diameter, SI. 10, 15-
inch diameter, SI. 25.
fits any shape or form of
flower bed. Ends left
straight to be inserted in
the ground. No posts nec-
essary. Pickets No. 9,
cables No. 13, heavily gal-
vanized wire.
Price per lineal foot,. 16-
inch height, 73^c., 22-inch
height, 83^c.
A perfect vine
trainer at a trifling
cost. Crimped wires
No 10. cables No%. 13
heavily galvanized.
Price per lineal
foot, 18-inch width
6c., 24-inch width
8c.
Sterling Ornamental
Walk Gates
Frames made of heavy
high grade steel tubing
with ornamental scroll
tops and style “F” Fabric;
furnished with wood posts
hinges and latch, ready
to hang to posts.
Choice of 36, 42 or 48-
inch heights.
Price 3-foot opening,
S3. 00, Price 3p£-foot open-
ing, $3.50.
Sterling Universal
Gates
Suitable for any home.
Practical for front or back
yards. Frames of heavy
high carbon steel tubing
1| inches in diameter;
fabric style “F”. Fur-
nished ■with wood post
hinges and latch. Choice
of 36, 42 or 48-inch
heights. Price 3-foot
opening, $2.50, Price, 3p£
foot opening, $3.25.
- ^
Dutch Bulbs for Fall Planting
Those beautiful early spring flowers you so much admire are the result of only a small amount of labor in the fall.
Our special Bulb Catalogue of Tulips, Hyacinths, Narcissus, Crocus, Lilies, etc., we issue September 1st. This
catalogue we gladly mail to those interested. Send full name and address that we may send you a copy.
Special prices quoted on large orders to be packed separately at the grower’s and shipped with our general consign-
ment. These orders must be in our hands by July 1st.
Allen, Sterling & Lothrop, Portland, Maine
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Genuine “Philadelphia” Lawn Mowers
Standard flowers of the World
Style “A” All Steel Style “K”
Superior in all points, being made entirely of
steel, is much lighter in weight and draft. Hav-
ing long and large bearings, is more durable and
its construction perfect for fine work. 10-inch
wheels, 4 blades, 6 i^-inch cylinder, Train of Three
gears, double ratchet making both wheels drivers.
Prices, 17-inch, $16.50, 19-inch, $17.50, 21-inch,
$18.50.
Style “E” High Wheel
In construction it is simple, light in draft, and
durable. Prices, 17-inch, $12.50, 19-inch, $13.50,
21-inch, $15.00.
It is the superior of all others of its class. _ It is
mechanically proportioned so as to run light and
do fine work. 10-inch wheels, 4 blades, 6>£-inch
cylinder, single pinion, geared on both sides.
Prices, 16-inch, $8.00, 18-inch, $8.50.
High wheels, it runs light, five knives, it cuts
smooth and even. They always give satisfac-
tion. Prices, 16-inch, $10.50, 18-inch, $11.50, 20-
inch, $12.50.
Style ALL DAY
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Genuine “Philadelphia” Lawn Mowers
Style UNIVERSITY Style NEW
9-inch Open Wheels, 4 Blades, 5^-inch Cylinder,
Single Pinion, Geared on both sides. Prices:
16-inch, $7.00, 18-inch, $7.50.
8-inch Wheels, 3 Blades, 5^-inch Cylinder,
Single Pinion, Geared on both sides. Prices: 14-
inch, $4.00, 16-inch, $4.25.
Philadelphia Improved EAGLE
Horse Mower
Style DEWEY
8-inch Wheels, 4 Blades, 5 d^-inch Cylinder,
Single Pinion, Geared on both sides. Prices: 14-
inch, $6.00, 16-inch, $6.50.
Illustration shows the Mower with Frame
Raised so as to clear obstructions on lawns, walks,
etc. Price, 30-inch, 5 blades, $80.00. With seat
and shafts and draft pole and side draft attach-
ment.
The Victor Grass Clipper and
Handy Lawn Trimmer
Indispensable on every well-kept lawn. A perfect and convenient
implement for trimming around trees and *shrubbery and along walls and
hedges and other places that cannot be reached with the lawn mower.
Price, $2.50.
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RUBBER GARDEN HOSE
25 and 50 foot lengths coupled
DUNHAH “WATER- WEIGHT”
ROLLER
The Dunham “Water-Weight’'
Roller is electric welded, making the
water section one solid drum. No
rivets are used. It cannot leak.
The rolling surface is perfectly
smooth, and cannot cut up the
lawn. They are roller bearing and
easy to operate. Made in one sec-
tion, as shown in cut, or with two
sections. The handle lock attach-
ment locks the handle to the drum
when the roller is not in use, so that
the handle remains upright.
Ask for a free copy of
“ Proper Care of Lawns."
Flushing — 24-inch, 5-ply
24-inch, 5-ply
Tornado — 24-inch, 5-ply
“ 24-inch, 5-ply
Market — 24-inch, 4-ply
Princeton Cotton — 24-inch
“ “ 24-inch
924 cents per foot
8>4 “
No.
Diam.
Inches
Length
Inches
Sec-
tions
Weight
Empty
Filled with
Water
Price
WB 3
14
20
1
65 lbs.
200 lbs.
$9.00
12 “
WB 5
18
24
1
80 “
310 “
11.50
11 “
WB 7
24
24
1
115 “
500 “
14.50
8 “
WB 9
24
32
1
130 “
650 “
16.00
12 “
WB 11
18
24
2
100 “
330 “
15.50
11 “
WB 13
24
32
2
260 “
650 “
20.25
“Mayflower”
Lawn Sprinkler
On sled base; 3-arm
revolving.
Price, $1.25.
By Parcel Post, $1.40.
Fountain Lawn Sprinkler
Made of heavy brass. Price,
50c., by Parcel Post, 55c.
New Boston Hose Nozzle
Will throw a coarse or fine spray or a
large or small stream as may be desired.
Price, 50c., by Parcel Post, 60c.
The “Crescent”
The "Crescent”
Lawn Fountain
Sprinkler
It throws all the
water to the
front and sides.
Price, 50c., by
Parcel Post, pre-
paid, 55c.
‘Square Fountain’
“Square Fountain”
As gentle and even
as rain drops. Extra
heavy brass. Built
to stand the knocks.
Price, 35c. By Par-
cel Post, prepaid,
40c.
Perfect Clinching
Hose Mender
It leaves the hose as
smooth and strong and
tight as a new hose.
>4 and 24-inch each.
10c. Doz. $1.00.
Hose Reels
Wood, $1.00 each.
All iron, $1.50 and $2.50
4 quart Galvanized Iron 40c. each
6 quart Galvanized Iron 50c.
8 quart Galvanized Iron 60c.
10 quart Galvanized Iron 70c.
12 quart Galvanized Iron 85c.
16 quart Galvanized Iron 90c.
1 quart Painted Tin Parlor 40c.
2 quart Painted Tin Parlor 45c.
4 quart Painted Tin Parlor 65c.
6 quart Painted Tin Parlor 80c.
8 quart Painted Tin Parlor $1.00
“TYRIAN” Plant Sprinklers
For sprinkling plants and flowers in
house or garden.
4 oz. size, bent neck . 60c. each
6 oz. size, bent neck . 70c. “
8 oz. size, bent neck . 80c. “
10 oz. size, bent neck . 90c. “
4 oz. size, straight neck . 50c. “
6 oz. size, straight neck . 60c. “
8 oz. size, straight neck . 75c. “
10 oz. size, straight neck . 85c. “
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Standard
Pruner
STANDARD TREE
PRUNERS
Waters’ Pattern
8 feet long, price each - - $0.85
10 “ “ “ “ .90
12 “ “ “ “ 1.00
14 “ “ “ “ 1.10
16 “ “ “ “ - - 1.15
Extra Blades - .15
TELEGRAPH PRUNERS
With Socket for Handle
Each $1.00
HEDGE SHEARS
8 in., SI .50 ; 9 in., $1.75; 10 in., $2.00;
12 in., $2.75. With notch, 25c. extra.
BUDDING AND PRUNING KNIVES
50c., 75c., $1.00 each.
PRUNING SHEARS
Taylor Pattern, with coil spring, 9 inches - Each $0.35
California Pattern, with volute spring
9 inches, “ .50
Swiss Pattern, polished, 9 inches “ 1.50
Levin Pattern, 7 inches, - “ .50
Sent by parcel post, prepaid.
ASBESTOS
TORCH
It will be found ex-
ceedingly effective in
destroying nests of cater-
pillars, so destructive to
fruit and shade trees.
Attach the torch to the
end of a pole of suitable
length; saturate with
kerosene oil, light, and hold
under the nests.
Price, 25c.
By Mail, 35c.
UNIVERSAL PRUNING SAW
___ The best on the market.
| TROWBRIDGES GRATU I pkg. 10c.; 2 lb. pkg. loc.;
Fhrraipn 1 lb. pkg. 25c.
GRAFTING CHISEL
WIRE FRUIT PICKER
Each, 25c.
STEP
LADDERS
Hub, per foot - - 35c.
Challenge, “ “ - - 45c.
Imperial, “ “ - - 35c.
GARDEN LINE REEL
Price, 75c.
GARDEN LINES
Italian Hemp, 100 feet - 65c.
Made from the finest cast steel.
Price, each 60c.
Cahoon Broadcast Seeder
Sows all kinds of clover, grass and
grain seeds; it will throw forty feet.
Parcel post weight, 9 lbs. Price, $3.00
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Boothby Toothed Hoe
WHEEL
BARROWS
For Farm and
Garden Use
IRON AND STEEL
GARDEN RAKES
Price, each, 85c
Chicopee Garden. This Barrow is made from the
best seasoned timber. The end of the bottom is cut
into the back sill, thus preventing the splitting or breaking
of the bottom boards. The wheel has a cast iron hub
with white oak or ash spokes and rims. The axle is
wrought iron, with turned arbors.
Price: No. 1, $4.50; No. 2, $5.50; No. 3, $6.50.
8 in. and 9 in. blades.
“AMES” BEST QUALITY Each, $2.00
Price: No. 3, $4.50; No. 4, $4.75; No. 5, $5.50; No. 6, GARDEN HOES
$6.00.
12
14
16
Steel,
60c
65c
75c
GIBBS’ LAWN RAKE
CHICOPEE LEAF RACK
This can be attached to any size wheel-barrow. It is
most convenient for gathering leaves, cut grass and
rubbish. It can be taken apart, occupying but little
space when not in use.
Price, $5.00.
SCYTHE SNATHS
Made of heavy tinned steel wire. These
are excellent for lawn or walk work.
24 tooth. Each, 40c
36 “ “ 60c
Shank, each, 60c Automatic Self-Cleaning Lawn Rake]
Potato Hooks
Socket, each, 65c
4 Tine. Each, 60c
5 “ “ 85c
6 “ “ 90c
Scuffle Hoe
No. 50 Regular Scythe, -
“ 100 Bush.
SCYTHES
90c
1.00
8 in., 70c
MANURE FORKS
Little Giant, Solid Steel, $1 .00
Conqueror, - - 90c
Clipper, - - 85c
Heavy Bush, - - $1.00
Bramble, or Light Bush, 1.00
Each
4 Tine D handle, $ .90
5 “ “ 1.15
6 “ “ 1.25
SPADING FORKS
A backward motion
of the operator will
clean all the teeth at
once, thus avoiding
cleaning the teeth with
the fingers.
26 teeth, 60c
52 teeth, 85c
Wood Lawn
Rakes
26 teeth.
Each, 50c
HAY FORKS
2 and 3 Tine, 35c to 85 c
GRASS HOOKS
SCYTHE RIFLES
Meadow King, 8c Farmers’ Friend, 8c
SCYTHE STONES
4 Tine D handle.
4 Tine long “
SHOVELS
D Handle, ttqu
Long Handle, Square or Round Point.
Each, 75c, 90c and $1.00
SPADES
Village Boy, each, 50c Meadow King, each, 25c
Border or
Edging
Knife
Long handle.
Each, 70c
D handle.
Each, 80c
Crescent, -
- - - 8c
Black Diamond, fine,
- - - 10c
Imported English, round, -
- - - 25c
D Handle.
Each 85c
Carborundum, ...
- - - 25c
Long “
Ames’ Best.
“ 85c
“ $1.50
WIRE VEGETABLE SCOOP Price 75c
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STANDARD FLOWER POTS
Earthenware
Each
Doz.
$ .10
8-inch .
Each
$ .20
.12
9 “ . .
.25
.15
10 “
.35
.03
.20
11 “
.50
.04
.25
12 “
.70
.05
.40
14 “ .*
1.25
.07
.65
16 “
2.50
.10
1.10
18 “
3.50
20 “ . .
Inside measurement, width and depth
4.50
equal.
FLOWER POT SAUCERS
3-inch
$ .02 ea.$
.12 doz.
Doz.
3* “
.02 “
.15
44
$ 1.60
4 “
.02 “
.18
44
2.50
5 “
.03 “
.25
44
3.25
6 “
.04 “
.40
4.80
7 “
.05 “
.50
6.75
8 “
.07 “
.75
11.00
9 “
.08 “
.90
27.00
10 “
.10 “
1.10
11 “
.12 “
1.25
12 “
.15 “
1.75
14 “
.25 “
3.00
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BULB PANS
Earthenware
Each
Doz.
Each
Doz.
4-inch
$ .03
$ .25
8-inch
$ .15
$1.60
5 “
.04
.45
9 “
.25
2.50
6 “
.06
.65
10 “
.35
3.25
•
.10
1.10
12 “
.60
6.75
PEIRCE PAPER FLOWER POTS
The Peirce Paper Flower Pot is a
waterproof paper pot made from a tough
fibre paper, and is especially adapted to
the florist, gardener and nursery trade.
Size
Doz.
100
1000
2 inch
$0.06
$0.30
$2.50
2i “
.06
.35
2.60
21
.08
.45
3.25
3" “ .
.10
.55
4.25
31 “ .
.12
.70
5.75
4 “ .
.15
.90
7.25
5 “
.20
1.25
11.50
6 “ .
.25
1.75
16.00
WIRE HANGING BASKETS
Garden Arch
For tying plants.
Per lb., 25c.; 5 lbs., $1.10
Made of Steel and Wire.
Paiited ema
FERN PANS
Earthenware
Size Each Doz.
4 x 1| inches .04 .36
4f x 2* “ .05 .50
5* x 2\ “ .06 .60
6* x 2* “ .08 .75
7 x 2| “ .09 .90
8 x3* “ .10 1.20
OAK PLANT TUBS
12 x 11 inches
14 x 12 “
16 x 13 “
18 x 15 “
20 x 17 “
24 x 20 “
Each, $1.25
“ $1.50
“ 2.00
“ 2.25
“ 2.75
“ 3.00
VERANDA TRELLISES
Made of Wood and Rattan, painted green
2
feet
.60 each
$6.00
per
dozen
3
it
.70 “
7.00
a
U
4
it
.75 “
8.00
a
44
oxl*
ii
1.15 “
13.00
a
44
6xlJ
H
1.40 “
15.00
n
44
7x1*
ii
1.65 “
18.00
41
44
8x1*
ii
1.90 “
21.00
44
44
9 x If
ii
2.15 “
24.00
44
44
10 x If
il
2.50 “
28.00
ii
44
11 x If
19.- it
41
it
2.90 “
X 9* “
32.00
xf, on
it
it
44
44
PLANT STICKS
For Greenhouse or Garden use.
Square.
Painted green.
Each
Doz.
100
$0.03
$0.25
$1.35
.04
.30
2.00
.05
.42
3.00
.07
.65
4.75
.08
.75
5.50
.09
.85
6.50
.12
1.20
8.50
.15
1.40
10.50
WOOD DOWEL STAKES
Length Diam. Doz.
24 inches f inch . . . $0.15
30 “ i “ ... .18
36 “ i “ ... .25
too
$0.55
.65
.75
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GALVANIZED STEEL PLANT BOX GALVANIZED STEEL PLANT TUB
This box has a patented bottom which gives the plants
perfect drainage, and at the same time does not leak. The
water receptacle runs full length of the box, and gives the
roots a plentiful supply of clean water. It is made of
strong, galvanized iron, neatly enameled in dark green
Convenient and practical for indoor or outdoor use. No
staining of paint or disfiguring in any way.
Length
Width
Depth
Each
Length
Width
De pth
Each
12 in.
85 in.
61 in.
$0.65
32 in.
8| in.
61 in.
$1.50
18 “
00
*0(M
6| “
.80
36 “
81 “
64 “
2.00
24 “
8i “
6* “
.90
38 “
8* “
61 “
2.25
28 “
8| "
61- “
1.10
40 “
Si “
61 “
2.50
30 "
Hcs
00
61 “
1.25
48 “
8| “
61 “
3.00
Made on the same principle as the Plant Box.
Length
Width
Depth
Price
10 inches
10 inches
71 inches .
$1.25 each
12 “
12 “
84
1.50 “
14 “
14 “
101 “ • •
2.00 “
16 “
16 “
121 “ . .
. 2.50 “
18 “
18 “
121 “ • •
. 3.00 “
WOOD LABELS
Pq int pd
100 Plain 1000 1000
Pot Label
. $0.12
$0.60
$0.85
l i a
.12
.70
.95
“ “
.15
.80
1.10
it it
.15
1.00
1.35
Garden label
.50
4.00
tt u
.60
5.20
a a
Tree label, copper
.75
6.60
wired .
.20
1.40
THE SURE SHUT HOSE MENDER
Jumbo Powder
Gun
For applying insect pow-
ders on plants. Is 4 in-
ches in diameter, holds
about 4 oz. Price, 25c.
each . By parcel post , 30c .
BEAUTIFY YOUR LAWN
WITH A PAIR OF
REALISTIC LIFE SIZE
The simplest, strongest and best device on the market
for repairing leaky hose.
No tools whatever are necessary to attach it.
Can be put on with the hands alone in less than a minute.
Makes an absolutely water-tight connection.
Is made entirely of brass, will not rust.
Will fit any make of hose.
Can be detached and used over and over again.
Price, 20c. Each, Parcel Post Prepaid.
RABBITS
Beautifully enameled in white with pink eyes and ears
Absolutely life like in appearance
PRICE, $10.00 PER PAIR
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FIBRE FLORISTS’ VASES
VERBENA BASKETS
For displaying cut flowers
No.
Diam.
Depth
Each
Doz.
0
8 in.
13 in.
$0.85
$10.00
1
“
10i “
.75
8.80
2
4| “
9 “
.65
7.60
3
4 “
6* “
.60
6.30
4
3 “
5 “
.45
5.00
00
9^ “
21 “
3.25
39.00
11
6 “
18 “
.85
10.00
22
41 “
15 “
.75
8.80
33
4 “
12 “
.65
7.60
44
3 “
9 “
.60
6.30
Size — 12 inches long, 7 inches
wide, 4 inches deep.
Adjustable wooden handles,
with tin fastenings on the
ends.
Per 100, $3.00; per 1,000, $25.00
Size — 10 inches long, 5 inches
wide, 3 inches deep.
Adjustable wooden handles, with tin fastenings on the ends.
Per 100, $2.00; per 1,000, $18.00.
Size — 10 inches long, 5 inches wide, 3 inches deep.
Wire handle attached.
Per 100, $2.00; per 1,000, $18.00.
HOTBED MATS
Straw, size 6 x 6 ft. Each, $1.50
ASPARAGUS KNIFE
Made of Solid Steel
Goodell Double Point. P. P. Weight 1 lb.
Each, 25c.
Folding
Tomato
Support
34 inches high. 20
inches in diamater at
the top.
Price— Per dozen $2.25
BOUQUET HOLDERS— For Cemetery Use
Iron. Painted Green
Small — Price, each, 25c.; doz., $2.50
Med. “ “ 30c.; “ 3.00
Large “ “ 35c.; “ 3.50
Tin, painted green — Price, each, 10c. ;
doz., $1.00
GRASS SHEARS
Lightning, 25c.; Sure Clip, 35c. each
Parcel Post Weight, 1 lb.
GARDEN TROWELS
NORGROSS CULTIVATOR HOES
MIDGET NORCROSS. Short handle for hand work.
Price, 25c.
3-PRONG NORCROSS. Light and can be used by
women and children.
Price, 50c.
5-PRONG NORCROSS. The standard size. A wonder-
fully useful tool. Every man with a garden should
have one.
Price, 75c.
No. 25 Eagle .... 10c.
No. 30 Socket Pattern . . 25c.
Keystone 6 inch . . . 40c.
Keystone 7 inch . . . 45c.
Steel Transplanting Fork 35c.
Iron Transplanting Fork 10c.
Excelsior Weeder .... 10c.
Haseltine Weeder . . 25c.
Lang Weeder .... 25c.
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Janitors’ Sundries
A complete stock of supplies for the janitor or for the household.
SAFETY RUBBISH BURNERS
Fire and sparks can’t blow away and spread with
these burners. The punched metal gives enough
metal to hold the hot papers and ashes. Enough
holes to burn up every bit. An easy way of dis-
posing of rubbish that is always accumulating.
No. 1.
Diam. 12J in.
Height 21 in. Price
$1.50
No. 2.
“ 14 “
“ 24^ “
2.00
No. 3.
“ m “
“ 27 “ “
2.25 .
No. 4.
“ 19^ “
“ 30 “ “
2.50
OUTDOOR CLOTHES DRYERS
Manilla or cotton line.
120
foot, 4-line. Each
Brooms
Nail Brushes
Whisk Brooms
Dustless Mops
Floor Brushes
Mop Handles
Dust Brushes
Mop Wringers
Furniture Brushes
Wash Tubs
Radiator Brushes
Clothes Dryers
Scrub Brushes
Clothes Line
Window Brushes
Star Fibre Pails
Feather Dusters
Chamois Skins
Woven Down Dusters
Wooden Pails
Dustless Dusters
Dust Pans
Cotton Mops
Metal Polish
Dry Mops
Liquid Cleaner
Sweeping Compound
Baskets for the Office and General
Use
Galvanized Iron Pails
Galvanized Iron Garbage Cans
Galvanized Iron Ash Barrels
Wyandotte Detergent
Wyandotte Cleaner and Cleanser
YOUR PATRONAGE OF THIS DEPARTMENT IS SOLICITED
A
Asparagus ....
Asparagus Roots .
Asparagus Knife
Asters
Aerators
Beans, Vegetables
Beans, Flowering .
Beets
Balsam
Bachelor Button
Bartonia Aurea
Begonia
Brooders ....
Boxes, Egg ....
Shipping
Plant ....
Bands, Leg ....
Barrels, Water
Butter Making Supplies
Bottles
Buttons, Ear ....
Barn Equipment .
Bordeaux Liquid .
Bug Death
Bulbs
Barrows, Wheel
Burners, Rubbish .
Cabbage
Cauliflower ....
Celery
Chives
Chervil
Chicory
Cress
Corn, Sweet ....
Field ....
Cucumber ....
Carrot
Calendula ...
Calliopsis . . ..
Canterbury Bells .
Candytuft
Canna
Chrysanthemum
Cockscomb ....
Columbine ....
Cosmos
Cyclamen
Cypress Vine
Coops
Cutters, Bone
Root
Crates
Cups
Cases, Egg . .
Conkey's Remedies and Foods
Charcoal
Carriers, Chick
Bottle
Chicks, Day Old
Caponizing Sets
Cultivators ....
Coolers
Churns
Cans
Cleanser, Wyandotte
Cultures
Clothes Dryers
Dandelion ....
Dahlia
Dairy Supplies
Egg Plant ....
Endive
Eggs, Hatching
Nest ....
Florists’ Vases
Flower Seeds ....
Forget-me-not
Feverfew ....
Foxglove ....
Fencing Wire
Feeders
Fountains . . ..
Fish Food ....
Feeds, Park & Pollard
Fungicides ....
Fertilizers ....
Forks, Hay ....
Spading
Grass Seeds ....
Grains
Gourds
Gloxinia
Gladiolus ....
Garden Tools
Heliotrope ....
Hollyhock . . ..
Hovers
Hoppers
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
INDEX
Page
2
35
78
21
53
2 & 3
22
4
22
22
22
22
37 & 38
39
39
77
44
48
51 & 52
52
55
57
65
67
34 & 70
75
79
5 & 35
6 & 35
6 & 35
6
6
6
6
7
17
8
8
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
24
24
24
39
40, 48, 64
40, 48, 64
39 & 49
43
45
47
47
48
52
49
49
60, 61
53
53
55
58
69
79
9
24
51-57
9
9
49
48
78
20-33
25
24
25
40, 45, 70
41,42,45
43
49
50
65-68
68-69
75
. 75
18, 19
18, 19
25
25
34
59-61, 78
26
26
38
41, 42
50,
M
Dr. Hess’s Poultry and Stock Preparations
Hoes, Garden
Hose, Rubber
Herbs
Household Supplies
Incubators
Insecticides .
Janitors’ Supplies .
Kale
Kohl-Rabi
Knives, Pruning
Poultry
Labels, Garden and Po
Lettuce .
Leek
Lawn Seed
Larkspur
Lobelia .
Ladders .
Lawn Mowers
Melons .
Mustard
Mushroom Spawn
Marigold
Mignonette
Milking Machines
Mowers .
Nasturtium
Nozzles, Hose
Okra
Onion
Oxalis
Plant Sprinklers
Pepper .
Parsnip .
Pumpkin
Parsley .
Peas, Vegetable
Sweet .
Plants
Punches .
Pails
Pruning Shears
Pansy
Pinks
Primula .
Poppies .
Phlox
Portulaca
Pots, Flower .
Poultry Supplies
Plant Sticks .
Radish
Roofing .
Remedies
Rat Killer
Reels
Rifles
Rakes
Raffia
Rollers, Garden
Rhubarb Roots
Spinach .
Squash
Seeders .
Salsify
Seeding Table
Salvia
Seedlings
Sprouters
Sheeting, Waterproof
Sulphur Candles
Scales
Separators
Stools
Sprayers
Scythe Snaths
Scythes .
Scythe Stones
Spades .
Shovels .
Sickles
Tomato .
Turnip
Thermometers
Tools, Garden and Far
Trellises .
Tree Pruners .
Water Glass .
Wyandotte Cleansers
Watering Pots
Vegetable Seeds
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Page
46
,59. 60, 61, 75, 78
73
16
79
36
65, 68
79
9
9
74
48
77
9
10
19
26
26
74
71,72
10
10
10
27
27
56
71, 72
28
63
10
11
29
73
10
11
11
11
12, 13
32, 33
35
42
.54
74
29, 30
24
30
30
30
30
76
36, 50
76
13
47
47
48
73
75
75
76
73
35
14
14
59, 74
13
19
31
35
44
49
49
54
55
56
56
75
75
75
75
75
75
15
15
52
59. 60. 75
76
74
45
58
73
2-17
Fees for Money Orders drawn on
Domestic Form
Payable in the United States (which includes Guam,
Hawaii, Porto Rico and Tutuila, Samoa) ; or payable in
Bermuda, British Guiana, British Honduras, Canada,
Canal Zone (Isthmus of Panama), Cuba, Newfoundland,
at the United States Postal Agency at Shanghai (China),,
in the Philippine Islands, or the following islands in the
West Indies: Antigua, Bahamas, Barbados, Dominica,,
Grenada, Jamaica, Martinique, Montserrat, Nevis, St. Kitts,
St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Trinidad and Tobago, and Virgin
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From ftlO.Ol to ft 50.00 18 cents.
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From 875.01 to ftlOO.OO 30 cents.
Memoranda of Issuing Postmaster:
Note. — The maximum amount for which a single Money Order may be issued is $100. When
a larger sum is to be sent additional Orders must be obtained. Any number of Orders may be
drawn on any Money Order office on any oue day.
Applications must be preserved at the office of issue for three years from date of issue.
(Edition Feb., 1915.)
(Form iso. 6001)
limit Apartment HO.
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DIVISION OF
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here
the office drawn on,
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Amount
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ONEY ORDERS
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No Street
PORTLAND,
MAINE
State
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PURCHASER MUST SEND ORDER AND COUPON TO PAYEE
ORDER SHEET
FOR
“STERLING QUALITY ” SEEDS
FROM
ALLEN, STERLING & LOTHROP
49 Exchange Street
64 Market Street
Portland, Maine
Amount Enclosed Date
We give no warranty,
express or implied, as to purity,
description, quality, productive-
ness or any other matter of any
seeds, bulbs or plants we send
out, and we will not be in any
way responsible for the crop.
If the purchaser does not accept
the goods on these terms, they
are at once to be returned.
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PORTLAND
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Parcel Post Rates
First Pound
Each
Additional
Pound
Weight Limit /
Portland and Rural Delivery
Local
5c.
*C.
50 lbs.
Within 150 miles
Zone 1 and 2
5c.
lc.
50 lbs.
150 to 300 miles
44
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6c.
2c.
20 lbs.
300 to 600
64
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7c.
4c.
20 lbs.
600 to 1,000
44
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8c.
6c.
20 lbs.
1,000 to 1,400
66
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9c.
8c.
20 lbs.
1,400 to 1,800
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11c.
10c.
20 lbs.
1,800 miles and over
46
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12c.
12c.
20 lbs.
The Latch String is Always Out
to Our Customers
We extend to you a most cordial invitation to
make our store your headquarters when in Portland.
Come in real often — see the new articles which we
are constantly offering (we like to show them whether
you purchase or not) use our telephone — leave your
bundles with us — in fact, just COME IN and make
yourselves at home.
ALLEN, STERLING & LOTHROP.
Retail Store and Offices
49 Exchange Street
Portland, Me.
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