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Historic,  Archive  Document 

Do  not  assume  content  reflects  current 
scientific  knowledge,  policies,  or  practices 


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HIGHEST 

QUALITY 


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£ULBS 

Roses  Tree 
Birds  Poultry 


READ  ALL  ON  THIS  PAGE  CAREFULLY 

About  Prepaying  Charges 

On  CASH  ORDERS  we  prepay  charges  in  the  states  WEST  of  the  Rocky  Moun- 
tains only,  CANADA  AND  ALASKA  EXCEPTED. 

By  Parcel  Post  or  Mail  Only 

On  cash  orders  only,  WE  WILL,  at  prices  printed  in  this  catalog,  SEND  BY 
PREPAID  PARCEL  POST  right  to  your  gate  ALL  SEEDS  by  the  Packet,  Ounce  or 
single  Pounds,  ALL  PLANTS  (not  potted),  BULBS,  ROOTS,  ROSES  (tree  roses 
excepted),  FRUIT  BUSHES  and  VINES  (fruit  trees  excepted),  SMALL  SHRUBS 
and  VINES  (Evergreens  like  Holly,  etc.,  that  must  be  “balled,”  excepted). 

ON  ALL  OTHER  ITEMS,  and  SEEDS  in  5 to  50  Lb.  LOTS,  YOU  MUST 
SEND  POSTAGE  EXTRA  in  addition  to  price  IF  WANTED  BY  PARCEL  POST. 
We  give  the  packed,  parcel  post  weight  for  this  purpose  on  all  miscellaneous  mer- 
chandise that  is  mailable.  For  parcel  post  rates  see  top  of  page  2. 


MATT  Plants  in  pots,  large  branching  shrubs,  Evergreens  of  all  kinds,  that 
l\ll  I I IH  must  be  balled  in  earth,  Tree  Roses,  Fruit  and  Shade  Trees,  over  one 
11  1 JLi  year  old  and  taller  than  three  feet  can  not  be  sent  by  Parcel  Post. 


By  Express  or  Freight  Prepaid 


On  CASH  ORDERS  ONLY,  we  will,  at  prices  printed  in  this  catalog,  send  by 
express  or  freight,  charges  prepaid,  ALL  STOCKS  designated  under  prepaid  parcel  post 
above  and  (note  this  carefully)  if  your  order  amounts  to  $5.00  OR  OVER,  WE  WILL 
ALLOW  YOU  TO  INCLUDE  Ferns,  Palms  or  Plants  in  pots,  Evergreens  and  Nursery 
Stock  of  all  kinds,  any  size  or  age. 

Note. — We  RESERVE  THE  RIGHT  to  send  part  or  all  of  any  order,  on  which 
we  PREPAY  CHARGES,  by  mail,  express  or  freight,  i.  e.,  whichever  way  we  find  is 
best  and  cheapest. 

Read  This  Sure 

If  your  order  contains  mostly  stocks  on  which  we  prepay  charges,  and  you  wish  to 
include  BULK  SEEDS,  FERTILIZERS,  POULTRY  SUPPLIES,  FOODS  or  MIS- 
CELLANEOUS STOCKS,  on  which  we  DO  NOT  PREPAY,  include  in  your  remit- 
tance enough  extra  to  cover  charges  on  THOSE  ITEMS  and  we  will  PREPAY 
CHARGES  ON  THE  WHOLE  SHIPMENT — should  you  send  too  much,  we  will 
return  it. 


ACKNOWLEDGEMENT  AND  NOTICES:  We 
acknowledge  all  orders  the  day  they  are  re- 
ceived and  notify  you  by  card  or  letter  the 
day  they  are  shipped  so  you  will  know  Just 
when  to  expect  them.  It  generally  takes 
from  one  to  three  days  to  get  orders  out, 
depending  on  the  class  of  stock  ordered. 

REPORTS  — GOOD  OR  BAD:  Will  you  help 
us  to  attain  greater  success  by  writing  and 
telling  us  how  our  Seeds,  Plants  and  Trees 
reach  you,  how  they  grow  and  how  you  like 
them?  We  will  certainly  appreciate  it. 
Tour  criticisms,  if  you  have  any,  as  well  as 
your  praises  are  desired. 


MISTAKES:  These  will  happen  occasionally, 
in  spite  of  all  care.  Write  us  at  once,  with 
copy  of  original  order,  if  possible,  and  mis- 
takes will  be  promptly  rectified. 

LARGE  ORDERS:  Any  Gardener,  Institution 
or  Individual  wishing  seeds,  plants,  trees, 
or  supplies  in  large  quantities,  is  requested 
to  mail  a list  of  what  is  wanted,  stating 
grade  and  size,  and  we  will  promptly  return 
it  with  our  very  lowest  prices.  A letter  of 
inquiry  may,  save'  you  dollars  If  you  want 
to  buy  In  QUANTITY,  or  some  PARTICU- 
LAR STOCKS.  * 


NOTE. — We'  use  every  precaution  in  procuring  fresh,  pure  and  reliable  seds,  etc.,  but  we, 
in  cbnirndP  with  other  responsible  seed  houses  sell  our  goods  'subject  to  the  following  dis- 
claimer it  being  that  adopted  by;  the  American  Seed  Trade  Association,  i.  e. : We  give  no 

warranty*,  express  or  implied,  as  to  description,  quality,  productiveness  or  any  other  matter 
of  any  seeds,  bulbs,  nursery  stock,  roots  or  plants  sent  out  and  will  not  be  in  any  way 
responsible  for  the  crop.  If  the  purchaser  doe^  not  accept  the  goods  on  these  terms  they 
are  to  be  returned  at  once.  ROUTLEDGE  SEED  & FLORAL  CO. 


Rate 


Order 

Sheet 


145 147  2™?  St.  Portland  Ore. 

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DO  NOT  USE 


NAME 

POST  OFFICE 


THESE  SPACES 


No. 


-R.  F.  D.  NO. 


Amt. 


STATION 

(If  different  from  P.  O.) 

COUNTY STATE 

DATE AMOUNT  ENCLOSED,  $ 

FORWARD  BY 


State  if  wanted  by  Mail,  Express,  Freight  or  Steamer. 
(Read  Note  on  bottom  of  this  page.) 


Re. 

Ack.  

O.  K.  by — 
Card  Made 


Quantity. 

NAMES  OR  ARTICLES  WANTED. 

Amount. 

— 

• 

Amount  Carried  Forward 

NOTE. — Before  you  send  this  order  read  carefully  what  we  have  to  say  about  parcel  poet 
and  transportation  charges  on  pages  1 and  2. 


Quantity. 

NAMES  OR  ARTICLES  WANTED. 

Amount. 

Amount  Brought  Forward 

' 

""N 

Total  Amount  of  Order 

SPECIAL  NOTICE We  shall  esteem  it  a great  favor  if  you  will  give  us  in  the  spaces 

below  the  names  and  addresses  of  some  of  your  neighbors  or  any  acquaintances  in  the  West 
whom  you  think  would  be  interested  in  this  catalog.  For  your  kindness,  we  will  put  in  your 
order  free  of  charge  a premium  plant,  bulb,  or  seeds — our  selection. 


NAME 

POST  OFFICE 

R.  F.  D, 

STATE 

NOTE. — Before  you  send  this  order  read  carefully  what  we  have  to  say  about  parcel  post 
and  transportation  charges  on  pages  1 and  2. 


: The  Four  Routledge  Brothers 

Learn  to  know  them  by  their  given  names 


RALPH  R. 


Fres.-Gen’l  H£gr. 


J.  IRA 

Sec.-Treas. 


C.  H.— “DUKE” 

Mgr.  Salesroom 


GEORGE  L. 

Mgr.  Pet  Stock  Dept. 


Portland,  Ore.,  January  5,  1918. 

Greeting  to  Our  Customers  and  Friends: 

We  are  thankful  that  we  are  in  a position  to  present  to  you  our  1918  Annual  Catalog. 
War  is  having  its  effect  upon  the  Seed  Trade  and  our  Supplies,  the  same  as  in  many  other 
lines  of  business.  In  addition  to  this,  the  seed  crops  of  many  kinds  are  very  short  or 
missing  on  account  of  the  very  unfavorable  growing  season  and  harvesting  conditions. 
This  in  addition  to  the  existing  conditions  of  the  seed  growing  centers  abroad  is  more 
serious  than  most  buyers  realize.  All  these  with  the  scarcity  of  labor,  higher  wages  and 
costs  all  around,  have  made  it  absolutely  necessary  to  make  higher  prices.  We  have  kept 
our  prices  just  as  low  as  possible  and  yet  live  up  to  our  Motto  of  supplying  “Highest 
Quality,”  true,  reliable  stock. 

We  believe  that  before  the  planting  season  is  over  that  the  supply  of  many  seeds 
will  be  entirely  exhausted.  The  demand  no  doubt  will  be  larger  and  transportation  slower 
than  usual,  therefore,  we  urge  you  to  order  early. 

By  persistence  and  unusual  energy  we  have  secured  a good  stock  of  Seed  and  Supplies 
in  all  lines  and  with  added  facilities  for  prompt  service,  we  hope  to  maintain  out  high 
standard  of  delivery,  although  the  “next  call”  will  probably  take  one  member  of  our 
firm  and  several  other  young  men  in  our  employ. 

Those  at  home  must  raise  more  Vegetables,  Fruits,  Grains,  Poultry  and  Stock  to  help 
feed  the  Nations — “Food  for  the  body”  and  “flowers  for  the  soul,”  to  gladden  the 
heart  and  brighten  the  eye.  Even  though  you  have  only  a small  plot  of  ground,  be  patri- 
otic and  do  your  “bit.”  We  hope  that  all  near  or  dear  to  you  who  have  been  “called,” 
will  in  good  time  return  safely. 

With  the  present  high  cost  of  living  it  will  pay  everyone,  who  has  the  room,  to  raise 
all  the  vegetables,  fruit  and  poultry  possible.  Aside  from  the  savings,  profits  and  health- 
ful exercise  derived,  the  fact  that  you  know  your  products  are  fresh  and  wholesome  will 
be  a great  satisfaction.  v 

We  thank  you  sincerely  for  past  orders  and  hope  that  we  will  have  the  pleasure  of 
serving  you  again  this  year. 


Yours  for  a greater  development  of  the  Pacific  Northwest, 


V cfstt/uas  \c. 


OUR  NEW  SEED  STORE,  145-147  Second  St.,  Between  Morrison  and  Alder 
OUR  CITY  NURSERY  DEPARTMENT,  N.  W.  Comer  4th  and  Madison  Sts. 


U.  S.  Parcel  P,ost 

We  do  not  have  agents  or  traveling  salesmen,  but  do  a direct  mail  order  business  with 
our  customers.  This  enables  us  to  give  you  direct  and  personal  attention,  quick  service  and 
lower  prices. 


Size  and  Weight  of  Parcel  Post  Packages 


Packages  cannot  be  sent  that  measure  over  84  inches  in  length  and  girth  combined.  The 
weight  limit  for  the  local,  first  and  second  zones  is  50  lbs.  The  weight  limit  for  the  third 
to  eighth  zones  is  20  lbs.,  except  as  follows: 

ALASKA,  MEXICO,  CUBA,  HAWAII,  PANAMA  and  the  PHILIPPINES  take  the  8th  zone 
rate  with  a WEIGHT  LIMIT  OP  20  LBS. 

CANADA  takes  the  EIGHTH  zone  rate  with  a WEIGHT  LIMIT  OP  4 LBS.  6 OZS. 


Zones  Postage  Rates 

First  zone  50  miles,  first  lb.  5c;  each  additional  lb.  or  fraction  lc 

Second  zone 50  to  150  miles,  first  lb.  5c;  each  additional  lb.  or  fraction  lc 

Third  zone  150  to  300  miles,  first  lb.  6c;  each  additional  lb.  or  fraction  2c 

Fourth  zone  300  to  600  miles,  first  lb.  7c;  each  additional  lb.  or  fraction  4c 

Fifth  zone  600  to  1000  miles,  first  lb.  8c;  each  additional  lb.  or  fraction  6c 

Sixth  zone  1000  to  1400  miles,  first  lb.  9c;  each  additional  lb.  or  fraction  8c 

Seventh  zone  1400  to  1800  miles,  first  lb.  11c;  each  additional  lb.  or  fraction  10c 

Eighth  zone  all  over  1800  miles,  first  lb.  12c;  each  additional  lb.  or  fraction  12c 


War  Tax. — Don’t  forget  to  add  the  war  tax  of  lc  extra  for  each  25c  or  fraction  thereof. 

When  you  order  from  Portland,  look  for  the  zone  that  corresponds  to  the  number  of  miles 
you  are  away,  add  up  total  weight  of  your  order,'  consult  the  thble  above  and  add  postage. 

ALL  MISCELLANEOUS  MERCHANDISE  offered  in  this  catalog  THAT  CAN  BE  SENT 
BY  PARCEL  POST  is  marked  P.  P.  and  the  PACKED  WEIGHT  is  given  so  that  extra  money 
for  POSTAGE  can  be  remitted  according  to  the  table  above,  OTHERWISE  we  will  send  by 
freight  or  express  AT  YOUR  EXPENSE. 

INDEX  TO  CONTENTS 


Note. — B — Bulbs. 
Page 


Berberis 


P — Plants. 

Page 
103 


R — Roots.  F — Flowers. 


A 

Acroclinum  49 

Ageratum ....  49  P 78 

Agrostemma  49 

Alfalfa  42 

Almond  112 

Aloysia  49 

Alyssum.  .49,  P 78,  79 

Amaranthus  51 

Amaryllis  B 87 

Ampelopsis  107 

Anemone  P 79 

Anise  36 

Antirrhinum  51 

Apples  109 

Apricots  110 

Aquariums  160 

Aquilegia.  .F  51,  P 79 

Arabis  F 51,  P 79 

Artichoke  ...  .5,  R 44 
Asparagus  . .F  51, 

S 4 & P 76,  R 118 

Aspidistra  P 77 

Asters  50,  P 78 


B 

Baby  Breath  (see 
Gypsophila) 

F 58,  P 81 


Baloon  Vine  52 

Balm  36 

Balsam  51 

Bamboo  Stakes  . . . 119 

Barley  45 

Basil  36 


Bachelor  Button 
(see  Centaurea) 

F 54 

Beans  

4-S-6-7,  F 73-78 

Bedding  Plants... 

73  to  78 

Beet  8-9 

Begonias  . .P  75,  B 88 
Belgian  Hares,  etc.  152 
Bellflower  (see 
Campanula) 
F 53,  P 80 


Beilis  F 51,  P 79 

Bigonia  (see  Trum- 
pet Vine)  108 

Birds,  Seed,  Foods 


& Supplies  .153-159 
Blackberries  . . . . ..114 
Bleeding  Heart  (see 


Dicentra) 

80 

Bone  Meal  . . 

40 

Bone  Mills  . 

150 

Books  

.132,  133 

Boston  Ivy 

(see 

Ampelopsis 

Veit- 

chii)  

107 

Borage  . . . . 

36 

Broccoli  .... 

.10,  P 36 

Brussels  Sprouts 

8,  P 36 

Brooders  ..136  to  139 

Browallia  52 

Buckwheat  45 

Bug  Death  127 

C 

Cages,  etc.  ...156,  157 
Cabbage  . .14-15,  P 36 

Caladium  B 87 

Calendula  52 

.Calla  Lily  B 88 

'Calliopsis  52 

Caliceolaria  52 

Camelia  103 

Campanula  ..53,  P 80 
Canary  Birds  ....153 
Canary  Creeper  . . 52 

Candy  Tuft  

F 53,  P 78 

Canna  . . . .F  52,  B 85 

Canterbury  Bells 

F 52,  P 80 

Caponizing  Tools.  141 


Carco  127 

Carraway  36 

Carrot  12-13 


Cardinal  Creeper. . 53 
Carnation . 54,  P 74-78 
Castor  Oil  Bean 


(see  Ricinus) ...  66 

Catnip  36 

Cats  159 

Cat  Foods  158 

Cauliflower.  . 11,  P 36 

Cavies  155 

Celosia  54 

Celeriac  ....18,  P 36 

Celery  13,  P 36 

Centaurea  54 

Cheat  Seed  45 

Chinese  Wool 

Flower  54 

Cherries  110 

Chervil  11 

Chick  Boxes  144 

Chick  Feed  ..139-141 
Chick  Greasers  ..150 

Chickory  11 

Chives  36 

Chrysanthemum 

. .F  55,  P 75,  78,  80 

Cineraria  55 

Clarkia  55 

Clematis  106-107 

Clovers  42 

Clover  Cutter  ....141 
Cobaea  Scandens.. 

F 55,  P 78 

Collards  11 

Coleus F 55,  P 78 

Columbine  (see 
Aquilegia  F51,  P 79 
Conkey’s  Foods...  140 
Conkey’s  R e m e - 

dies  151 

Coreopsis  ...55,  P 79 

Coriander  36 

Corn  Salad  11 

Corn  (Sweet)  ....  16 
Corn  (Field)  ....  46 
Corn  Planters  . . .121 

Cosmos  55,  P 78 

Cow  Peas  45 

Cress  11 

Crocus  B 97 

Cultivators  ..120-123 


Page 

Currants  113 

Cucumbers  17 

Cypress  Vine  ....  56 

D 

Dad’s  Lanterns ...  131 

Daffodils  B 97 

Dahlias. F 56,  B 92-96 
Daisies.... F 56,  P 78 


Daisy  (see  Beilis) 

P 79,  F 51 

Daphne  103 

Dandelion  Puller..  119 
Day  Lily  (see 
Hemerocallis)  . . 81 

Delphinium  

F 56,  P 80 

Deutzia  103 

Dewberries  114 

Dianthus  56 

Dicentra  R 80 

Digitalis  ....57,  P 80 
Dimorphoteca  ....  56 

Dill  36 

Dog  Foods,  etc. ...158 

Dolichos  57 

Doronicum  P 81 

Dracaena  P 77 

Dusty  Miller  (see 
Centaurea)  ....  54 
Dutchman’s  Pipe  .108 

Dutch  Bulbs  97 

E 

Echinocystis  57 

Egg  Plant  . 18 

Egg  Boxes  ...144-145 

Egg  Testers  147 

Emmer  (iSpeltz) . . 48 

Endive  18 

Eschscholtzia  ....  57 
Extension  Rods  ..125 

Evaporator  123 

P 

Fennel  36 

Feeders  ..142-143-152 

Ferns,  etc 76-77 

Fertilizer  37-40 

Field  Seeds  42-50 


INDEX  TO  CONTENTS— Continued 


Note. — B — Bulbs.  P — Plants.  R — Roots.  F — Flowers. 


Page 

Fish,  Fish  Food 

etc 160 

Flower  Pots,  etc..  .119 
Fountains  ...142-143 
Forget-Me-Not  (see 
Myosotis)  F 62,  P 81 
Four  O’clock  (see 
Marvel  of  Peru)  61 
Foxglove  (see  Dig- 
italis) ....  57,  P 80 
Fuchsias  P 75 


Gaillardia  ..57,  P 81 
Garden  Hose,  etc. 

125,  130 

Garden  Stakes. . . . 119 
Garden  Tools.  119-124 

Garlic  18 

Geranium  ....P  73-78 

Gladiola  86 

Gloxinia  F 58 

Globe  Amaranth 
(see  Gomphrena)  58 

Godetia  58 

Golden  Glow  (see 
Rudbeckia)  .... 

F 66,  P 83 

Gold  Fish,  etc 160 

Gomphrena  58 

Gooseberries  113 

Gopher-Go  127 

Gopher  Traps 125 

Gourds  58 

Grafting  Wax.... 127 

Grapes  115 

Grass  Seeds.  .41  to  45 

Guinea  Pigs 155 

Gynerium..F  58,  P 80 
Gypsophila.F  58,  P 81 


Hanging  Baskets. P 78 
Helianthus.58-59,  P 81 
Heliotrope. ..  59,  P 78 
Hemerocallis  ....  81 

Herb  Seed  ... 36 

Horehound  36 

Humulus  60 

Hunnemannia  ....  59 

Holly  103 

Hollyhocks.  .59,  P 81 

Honeysuckle  108 

Hop  Roots  118 

Hose,  etc 125,  130 

Horseradish  ...R  118 
Hyacinths  . . . .B88-97 
Hyacinth  Bean  (see 

Dolichos)  57 

Hydrangea  

103,  104-108 

Hygrometers  147 

Hypericum  P 81 

Hyslop  36 


Iberis...P  81,  see 
Candytuft  F 53,  P 78 

Ipomoea  59 

Iris  B 84 

Insecticides  ..126-127 

Incubator 

133  to  136,  138 

Ivy  P 78,  R 107 

j-k 

Japanese  Hop  (see 

Humulus)  60 

Jasmine  10S 

Kaffir  Corn 48 

Kale,  Garden  18,  P 36 
Kale  Stock.  . .45,  P 36 
Kittens  159 


Page 

Kirk  System 40 

Killing  Knives. . . . 141 

Koehia  60 

Kudzu  Vine 60 

Kohl  Rabi 18 


Page  L! 


Page 


Land  Plaster 40 

Labels  119 

Lamps,  etc....  131  143 

Larkspur 60,  P 80 

Lavender  ...36,  P 81 

Lathyrus  60 

Lawn  Grass 41 

Lawn  Mower,  Rol- 
lers, etc ....  124-130 
Lawn  Sprinklers.  .130 

Leg  Bands 149 

Lentils  48 

Lemon  Verbena 
(see  Aloysia)...  49 

Leek  18 

Lettuce  19-20 

Lilac  104 

Lilies  89-90-91 

Limestone  40 

Lime,  Puritan 139 

Lily  of  the  Valley  87 
Loganberries  ....  114 

Lobelia  

F 60,  P 78 

Lupinus  61,  P 80 

M 

Mahonia  104 

Majoram  36 

Marigold  61 

Marvel  of  Peru...  61 

Maples  104 

Mesembryantheum  61 
Mignonette. ..  61,  P 78 

Millet  48 

Mimulus  61 

Mole  Traps 125 

Montbretia  B 89 

Moon  Flower  (see 

Ipomoea  59 

Morning-  Glory. ...  62 

Moss  119 

Montbretias  88 

Mulford’s  Cultures  37 

Muskmelon  21 

Muskplant  see 

Mimulus)  61 

Mushroom  Spawn.  22 

Mustard  22 

Myosotis  ....  62,  P 81 
Myrtle  (See  Vinca)  83 

N 

Narcissus  B 97 

Nasturtium  63 

Nectarines  112 

Nemesia  62 

Nest  Eggs  147 

Nests,  wire 149 

Nitrate  of  Soda.  . 40 

Nicotiana  62 

Nigelia  62 

Nitro-germ  37  S 

Nozzles,  etc 130 

Nox-i-cide  139 


Paeony  89 

P*alms,  etc 77 

Pampas  Grass,  P 
82;  also  see  Gy- 

nerium  58 

Pansy  . . . 64-65,  P 78 

Parslev  26 

Parrots,  Cages, 

Foods,  etc.  155,  156 

Parsnip  27 

Peaches  112 

Pears  Ill 

Peas  24-25-26 

Field  47 

Peanuts  27 

Pentstemon  63 

Pepper  27,  P 36 

Persimmons  113 

Pe-Tsai  15 

Petunia  63,  P 78 

Phenomenal  Ber- 
ries   114 

Phlox  ...  66,  P 78,  82 

Pigeon  Nests 141 

Pigeon  Food. . 139-141 
Pink  P 82  (see  Di- 

anthus)  56 

Planet  Junior 122 

Plant  Stakes 119 

Plant  Boxes 78 

Plums  112 

Poppy  . . . .F  65,  P 81 

Portulaca  66 

Potatoes  28-29 

Potato  Planters. ..  121 
Pots,  Pot  Labels.  119 
Poultry  Remedies, 
Foods,  Supplies 

133  to  152 

Powder  Guns 130 

Privet  104 

Primula.  . .F  65,  P 82 

Prunes  Ill 

Pumpkin  30 

Pyrethrum.F  65,  P 82 


Q-R 

Quince  104-110 

Rabbits,  etc 152 

Radish  30-31 

Raffia  119 

Rape  48 

Raspberries  115 

Reference  Tables. 161 
Rhododendrons  ...105 
Rhubarb.  .S  31,  R 118 

Ricinus  F 66 

Rock  Cress  (see 
Arabis)  P 51,  F 79 

Rose  Stakes 119 

Roses  . . . .P  98  to  102 

Rosemary  36 

Rubber  Plant 77 

Rutabaga  36 

Rye  48 

Rudbeckia  F 66,  P 83 


Oat  Sprouters  ...146 

Oats  47 

Oculum  139 

Oregon  Grape 104 

Onion  Sets 22 

Onion  22-23 

Okra  : 22 

Oxalis  89 


Saxifragas  P 83 

Sage  36 

Saffron  36 

Salpiglossis  . . . .F  66 

Salsify  32 

Salvia  . . . . F 67,  P 78 

Savory  36 

Schizanthus  . . . .F  67 

Seeders  121,  122 

Shamrock  72 

Shasta  Daisy  56,  P 83 
Shipping  Coops...  150 
Smilax  72 


Snapdragon  (see 
Antirrhinum)  . . 51 

Snowball  105 

Sugar  Cane 48 

bummer  Savory...  36 

Spider  Lily 89 

Spirea  105 

Spratt’s  Foods, 

etc 139-158 

Spray  Pumps.  12S,  129 

Sprays  126,  127 

Speltz  48 

Speedwell  (see  Ve- 
ronica)   83 

Spinach  32 

Sprinklers  130 

Squash  32-33 

Stocks F 67,  P 78 

Strawberries  .116,  117 

Sudan  Grass 43 

Sunflower  S 31 

also  Helianthus 

F 58-59,  P 81 

Swiss  Chard 9 

Sweet  Clover 40 

Sweet  Peas.. .68  to  71 

Sweet  Potato 

Plants  36 

Sweet  Sultan  (see 
Centaurea)  ....  54 
Sweet  William.. F 67 
Swiss  Chard  (see 
Beets)  9 


Thermometers  ...147 

Thumbergia  72 

Thyme  36 

Tigridias  B 87 

Tobacco  32 

Tomato  32,  P 36 

Trap  Nests 141 

Trowels  121 

Trumpet  Vine.... 108 
Tritoma  . . .F  72,  P 83 

Tube  Roses B 88 

Tuberous  Rooted 

Begonias  B 88 

Tulips  B 97 

Turnip  35-36 


Valeriana  72 

Vegetable  Plants 

and  Roots 36 

Verbena  . .F  72,  P 78 

Vetches  48 

Veronica  P 82 

Vinca  ...... .P  78,  83 

Virburnum  105 

Violets... F 72,  P 83 
Virginia  Creeper 
(see  Ampelopsis)  107 

W 

Wallflower  F 72,  P 83 

Walnuts  106 

Watermelon  21 

Weeders  121 

Weigelia  106 

Wheat  48 

Wild  Cucumber 
(see  Echinocystis  57 
Wild  Flower  Gar- 
den   72 

Wire  Baskets,  etc.  119 

Wistaria  108 

Wong  Bok 15 

Wonder  Fertilizer.  38 
Wormwood  ....  36 

Y-Z 

Yucca  106 

Zinnia  F 72 

Zephyranthes  ....  89 


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ARTICHOKE 

LARGE  GREEN  GLOBE. — The  well-known  French  vegetable;  the 
undeveloped  flower  heads,  when  properly  prepared,  make  a most  deli- 
cious dish.  Pkt.  15c;  oz.  $1.00 

White  Jerusalem. — Tubers  grown  for  stock.  See  page  44. 


ASPARAGUS 

COLUMBIAN  MAMMOTH  WHITE. — Gives  immense  yield  of  large, 
clear,  white  shoots;  very  tender  and  of  excellent  flavor. 

Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  4-oz.  30c;  lb.  $1.00 
PALMETTO. — Early,  prolific  and  uniform  medium  size;  dark 
green.  Best  commercial  variety.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  4-oz.  30c;  lb.  $1.00 


CONOVER’S  COLOSSAL. — A good,  standard  large  sort  of  ap- 
proved quality.  Shoots  bright  green,  very  tender. 

Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  4-oz.  30c;  lb.  $1.00 

ASPARAGUS  ROOTS 

You  can  save  two  years’  time  by  buying  Asparagus  Roots.  Por 
prices,  see  Vegetable  Roots,  page  36. 


GARDEN  BEANS 


Asparagus  Tips 


Dwarf  or  Bush — Green 
Podded  Kinds 

Packet  and  single  pound  prices 
only  are  prepaid.  Add  postage  to 
10  lb.  prices  if  wanted  by  mail. 


Stringless  Green-Pod 

The  most  popular  and  best  liked 
green  snap  bean. 

This  famous  bean  is  unequaled  as 
a first-early;  also  for  main  crop. 

It  combines  unusual  hardiness, 
extreme  earliness,  and  wonderful 
productiveness  with  handsome  ap- 
pearance and  finest  quality  of 
pods.  Extra  early  plantings  may 
be  made  to  produce  the  earliest 
crop,  and  even  with  later  plant- 
ings this  bean  is  the  quickest  to 
produce  pods. 

By  repeated  plantings  pods  may 
be  had  in  constant  succession  from 
spring  until  cut  off  by  heavy  frosts 
in  the  fall.  Combined  with  the  ex- 
tra hardiness  and  early  maturity, 
the  pods  are  the  finest  in  quality, 
of  a rich  green,  very  round  and  al- 
most straight,  long,  solidly  meaty 
and  plump, — deeply  saddle-backed, 
caused  by  the  rounded  swell  of  the 
fleshy  sides.  The  pods  are  tender, 
brittle,  and  of  finest  flavor,  al- 
ways entirely  stringless  even  when 
fully  matured. 

Large  pkt.  15c;  lb.  4Cc;  10  lbs.  $3.25 


Stringless  Green-Pod. 


DWARF  HORTICULTURAL. — One  of  the  best  dwarf  sorts  for  green  shell  beans  for  the 
home  garden  and  market  and  can  be  used  early  as  a garden  podded  snap  bean.  The  plants 
are  very  productive,  compact  and  upright,  with  large  leaves.  The  mature  pods  are  about 
five  to  five  and  one-half  inches  in  length,  broad  and  thick,  curved,  with  splashes  of  bright 
red  on  a yellowish  ground.  They  become  fit  for  use  as  green  shelled  beans  early  and  in  this 
condition  the  beans  are  very  large,  easily  shelled  and  are  about  equal  to  the  Lima  in  quality. 
Seed,  large,  oval,  plump,  pale  buff  splashed  with  deep  red. 

Large  pkt.  15c;  lb.  35c;  10  lbs.  $3.00 


EXTRA  EARLY  REFUGEE. — Extremely  early,  very  hardy  and  productive.  Pods  round 
and  straight,  tender  and  of  excellent  quality.  In  demand  as  a pickling  and  canning  variety. 

Large  pkt.  15c;  lb.  35c;  10  lbs.  $3.00 


Market  and  Truck  Gardeners  should  write  us  for  special  prices  and  state  quality  and 
kinds  wanted.  We’ll  save  you  money  and  you  will  get  “Highest  Quality”  Seeds. 


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BEANS — Continued 


Dwarf  or  Bush — Yellow  Podded 

Packet  and  single  pound  prices  are  pre- 
paid. Add  postage  to  10  lbs.  prices  if  wanted 
by  mail. 

Prolific  Black  Wax 

The  earliest  wax  variety.  Pods  a rich, 
creamy  yellow,  round,  fleshy,  tender,  string- 
less  and  remain  in  fit  condition  for  some 
time.  Enormously  productive  and  of  fine 
quality,  and  one  of  the  most  reliable  sorts 
for  general  use. 

I>arge  pkt.  15c;  lb.  35c;  10  lbs.  $3.00 

Improved  Golden  Wax 

Medium  early,  heavy  cropper,  vine  vigorous. 
May  be  sown  early  or  late  with  the  assur- 
ance of  a good  crop.  Pods  are  golden  yel- 
low, fleshy  and  solid,  brittle,  waxy  texture 
and  have  an  exceptionally  rich  buttery  flavor. 
Excellent  for  home  or  marKet  garden. 

Large  pkt.  15c;  lb.  40c;  10  lbs.  $3.25 


Davis  Wax 


Prolific  Black  Wax 


Medford,  Ore.,  Jan.  18,  1917. 
Routledge  Seed  & Floral  Co., 

Dear  Sirs:  Last  year  I bought  seed  from  you 

and  the  Beans  were  the  nicest  I ever  tasted. 
If  anybody  says  “BEANS”  to  me,  I can  cer- 
tainly praise  yours. 

MRS.  WM.  FRIDEGER. 

Davis  Kidney  Wax  (See  Cut) 

The  most  hardy  and  productive  wax  bean. 
The  pods  are  long,  white,  straight,  crisp  and 
tender.  The  vine  is  rustless  and  very  vigor- 
ous, bearing  the  pods  in  clusters.  For  can- 
ning this  is  unexcelled  on  account  of  purity 
of  the  pod  and  bean.  It  is  a remarkably  good 
variety  for  shipping;  seed  white,  and  on  this 
account  is  desirable  for  a shelled  bean  in 
winter.  Large  pkt.  15c;  lb.  35c;  10  lbs.  $3.00 

New  Brittle  Wax 

Extremely  early  and  of  such  superb  qual- 
ity it  might  almost  be  called  “Best  of  All.” 
The  plants  are  of  vigorous  growth,  with 
large  foliage,  and  appear  completely  loaded 
with  handsome  pods,  which  are  nearly 
straight  and  measure  4%  to  6 inches  long. 
They  are  broad,  fleshy,  tender,  “brittle” 
and  entirely  stringless  at  all  stages  of 
growth.  The  pods  are  unexcelled  as  snap- 
shorts.  Seed  white,  showing  only  a small 
dark  dot  at  the  eye;  any  surplus  allowed 
to  ripen  will  be  readily  salable  as  winter 
shell  beans.  (Seed  crop  very  short.) 

Large  pkt.  15c;  lb.  40c;  10  lbs.  $3.25 

Ward  well’s  Kidney  Wax 

A popular  and  well-known  variety;  pods 
long,  golden-yellow,  brittle  and  stringless; 
seed  white,  with  dark  markings  about  the 
eye.  Market  gardeners  find  this  bean  one 
of  the  most  profitable.  (Seed  crop  very 
short.)  Large  pkt.  15c;  lb.  35c;  10  lbs.  $3.25 

Empire,  Ore.,  Feb.  13,  1917. 
Routledge  Seed  d Floral  Co., 

Dear  Sirs:  I have  used  your  seeds,  etc.,  for 

several  years  and  have  had  excellent  results 
from  everything  purchased  from  you. 

Yours  truly, 

O.  P.  BRITT. 


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BEANS— Continued 

Packet  and  Single  Pound  ONLY  are  postpaid.  Add  postage 
if  wanted  in  10-lb.  lots  by  mail. 

Climbing  or  Pole  Beans 

Improved  Kentucky  Wonder  (Asparagus) 

A very  popular  variety;  often  sold  as  asparagus.  By 
far  the  best  green  podded  pole  variety.  Pods  green,  very 
long,  round  and  perfectly  stringless.  Enourmously  produc- 
tive and  early,  remaining  in  “fit”  condition  a long  time. 
Unsurpassed  for  the  table,  being  very  tender  and  of  delicious 
flavor.  Large  pkt.  15c;  lb.  40c;  10  lbs.  $3.25 

Kentucky  Wonder  Wax 

This  grand  new  pole  bean  is  a wax  podded  Kentucky 
Wonder  and  many  think  it  is  of  better  flavor.  We  believe 
it  is  a more  vigorous  grower  and  will  yield  fully  as  heavy 
as  the  Kentucky  Wonder.  The  pods  are  a light  yellow,  extra 
large,  broad  and  long  and  cook  very  tender.  We  recom- 
mend this  bean  strongly.  Comparatively  early. 

Large  pkt.  15c;  lb.  40c;  10  lbs.  $3.25 

Worcester  Pole 

The  finest  Pole  Shell  Bean  in  cultivation  and  on  account 
of  its  wonderful  productiveness  and  superior  quality  takes 
first  rank  as  a Pole  SheU  Bean.  The  strain  we  offer  is  an 
especially  fine  one.  The  long,  thick  pods  are  brilliantly  col- 
ored with  crimson  carmine  and  are  borne  in  clusters.  Un- 
equaled for  tenderness  and  delicious  flavor. 

Large  pkt.  15c;  lb.  40c;  10  lbs.  $3.25 

Routledge  Giant 

Although  the  pods  are  often  a foot  long  and  an  inch 
thick,  the  flavor  and  quality  when  cooked  is  rich  and  ex- 
cellent. It  is  an  enormous  yielder,  fine  for  canning.  The 
giant  “tender”  pods  are  striped  and  mottled  crimson.  (Seed 
scarce.)  Large  pkt.  15c;  lb.  40c 

DUTCH  CASE  KNIPE.— A climbing  variety  with  long, 
flat,  fleshy  pods,  which  become  creamy  white  as  they  mature; 
seed  broad,  flat  and  clear  white.  Good  as  a dry  bean. 

Pkt.  15c;  lb.  35c;  10  lbs.  $3.25 
LAZY  WIPE. — Produces  heavy  crops  of  broad,  flat, 
fleshy,  tender,  stringless  green  pods.  Pine  snap  beans  or 
shelled  for  winter  use;  rich,  buttery  flavor.  Seed  crop  very 
short.  Large  Pkt.  20c 

SCARLET  RUNNER. — Grown  extensively  • for  ornamental 
purposes,  as  flowers  are  a most  brilliant  scarlet  and  borne 
profusely;  beans  are  broad  and  flat,  and  of  fine  flavor  when 
cooked,  same  as  Lima  beans.  Large  pkt.  15c;  lb.  35c 

Pole  Lima  Beans 

Early  Leviathan 

One  of  the  best  pole  varieties;  pods  long  and  borne  in 
clusters;  beans  large,  fleshy,  delicate  pale  green,  and  of  rich, 
buttery  flavor;  very  early.  A good  climber;  very  prolific. 

Large  pkt.  15c;  lb.  35c;  10  lbs.  $3.00 

Oregon  Pole  Lima 

Those  who  are  fond  of  a good  lima  or  butter  bean  will 
find  nothing  better  than  this  for  our  Northwest  climate. 
The  large,  plump,  white  beans  are  excellent  shelled  green 
or  used  as  dry  beans.  We  recommend  this  bean,  as  it  is 
early,  hardy  and  prolific.  This  bean  is  fully  acclimated. 

Large  pkt.  15c;  lb.  40c;  10  lbs.  $3.50 

KING  OP  THE  GARDEN  LIMA The  largest  podded 

variety  and  very  productive  vines;  very  vigorous,  often  pro- 
ducing pods  six  to  seven  inches  long.  Beans  large  and  of 
fine  flavor.  Large  pkt.  15c;  lb.  35c;  10  lbs.  $3.00 

Dwarf  or  Bush  Lima 


See  page  37. 


Kentucky  Wonder. 
Asparagus. 


Lima  Bean. 


HENDERSON’S  BUSH  LIMA.— Fully  two 
weeks  earlier  than  any  other  variety.  Plant 
grows  about  16  inches  high,  and  very  pro- 
lific; beans  are  small;  especially  recom- 
mended where  the  season  is  short. 

Large  pkt.  15c;  lb.  30c;  10  lbs.  $2.75 


BURPEE’S  BUSH  LIMA.— The  best  late 
dwarf  variety;  plants  grow  18  to  24  inches 
high;  very  prolific;  pods  large,  and  the 
beans  also  large  and  heavily  ribbed;  will 
bear  until  stopped  by  frost. 

Large  pkt.  15c;  lb.  40c;  10  lbs.  $3.60 


Although  pole  beans  require  a little  more  care  and  labor,  they  are,  when  properly 
grown,  usually  of  longer  bearing  period  than  the  dwarf  sorts  and  are  much  more  productive. 


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Commercial  Dry  Table  Beans 

Raise  more  Beans  and  help  feed  the  Nations 

Beans  are  a splendid  crop  to  grow  in  Oregon  and  the  right  varieties  under  proper  culture 
are  very  profitable.  There  is  no  reason  why  Oregon  should  not  produce  enough  to  supply 
its  own*  needs  as  well  as  a surplus  to  ship  outside. 

Beans  will  grow  successfully  on  most  any  kind  of  soil,  but  they  will  do  better  and  yield 
heavier  on  soil  that  is  mellow,  well  drained  and  warm.  Land  that  will  produce  good  corn 
or  wheat  will  grow  good  beans.  Sandy  river  bottom  is  especially  good. 

FLAJTT  TRUE  PURE  SEED — It  certainly  pays  to  secure  a clean,  true  seed  stock.  Don’t 
plant  any  common  stock,  even  though  it  looks  all  right.  You  cannot  tell  by  looking  at  it 
whether  it  is  early  or  late,  or  acclimated. 

The  stocks  we  offer  are  of  known  varieties,  acclimated  and  hand-picked  and  grown  espe- 
cially for  seed — by  far  the  safest,  best  and  most  profitable  in  the  end.  even  though  it  costs 
a little  more  at  planting  time. 


Brown  or  Swedish 

This  is  a medium  sized  round,  oblong,  brown  bean  with  a white  eye. 
As  a cooking  or  baking  bean  the  quality  is  very  superior,  having  a rich- 
ness and  flavor  all  its  own.  Our  customers  who 
planted  it  last  spring  praise  it  very  highly.  They 
say  on  account  of  its  excellent  qualities,  they  pre- 
fer it  for  their  own  table  use.  It  is  unusually  pro- 
ductive, pods  long  and  straight  and  always  well 
filled.  Bush  strong,  healthy  and  vigorous.  Crop 
matures  early.  Pkt.  15c;  lb.  35c;  10  lbs.  S3. 00 


INOCULATION.  — To 
insure  the  greatest  suc- 
cess always  inoculate 
your  seed  beans  with 
Mulford’s  Culture  (see 
page  137). 


IMPROVED  TREE  BEAN 

Early.  Wonderfully  Productive 

Of  all  the  varieties  we  have  tested  we  be- 
lieve this  is  the  best  and  most  profitable 
white  field  bean  for  Oregon  from  the  reports 
we  have  had  from  those  who  have  planted  it. 
On  account  of  its  snowy  whiteness  and  uni- 
formly small  size,  it  commands  the  highest 
price  in  all  markets.  The  plants  grow  up- 
right, have  less  foliage  than  most  varieties 
and  hold  the  pods  well  up  from  the  ground, 
thus  keeping  the  beans  from  getting  dirty 
and  discolored.  The  pods  are  very  freely 
produced,  are  long  and  well-filled.  The  dry 
bean  is  small,  white,  plump  and  almost 
round.  Cooking  and  eating  qualities  are  un- 
surpassed. The  whole  crop  will  ripen  early 
and  evenly  and  you  can  get  it  safely  har- 
vested before  the  rainy  season  sets  in.  This 
past  season,  although  it  was  an  *'off  year." 
it  did  exceedingly  well;  in  fact,  the  best  of 
all  varieties  we  inspected.  Our  stock  of  this 
particular  strain  (our  third  year  with  it)  is 
rather  limited,  so  order  early. 

Note. — Not  over  200  lbs.  of  this  variety  to 
a customer  this  year,  as  we  want  to  get 
this  strain  as  widely  distributed  as  possible. 
We  will  appreciate  reports  from  all  who 
plant  it. 

Prices:  Barge  pkt.  10c;  lb.  30c;  10  lbs. 

S2.50 ; 25  lbs.  S5.50;  100  lbs.  S20.00. 

Lady  Washington 

A great  improvement  over  the  old  "Navy," 
'for  Western  Oregon  and  Washington  grow- 
ers, as  it  is  much  earlier,  a trifle  larger,  and 
a very  heavy  yielder.  especially  adapted  to 
western  conditions.  The  pods  all  ripen  to- 
gether and  early  enough  to  harvest  before 
winter  rains.  Bean  pure  white  and  of  ex- 
cellent quality.  Growers  report  our  stock 
very  superior. 

Large  pkt.  10c;  lb.  25c;  10  lbs.  S2^5 
Write  for  quantity  prices. 


Improved  Tree  Beaus 

Dundee,  Ore..  January  29,  1917. 
Routledge  Seed  A Floral  Co.. 

Gentlemen : The  Improved  Tree  Beans  I 

bought  of  gou  last  season  produced  the  most 
profitable  crop  I ever  grew.  They  were  cer- 
tainly true  and  pure;  matured  very  early  and 
evenly.  I had  them  all  inside  before  my 
neighbors  were  able  to  harvest  theirs.  I sold 
them  just  as  they  came  from  the  harvester 
without  grading  and  secured  the  top  price. 

Yours  truly , 

F.  M.  CULP. 

White  Wonder 

Many  of  our  customers  have  asked  for  a 
green  podded  white  bean  that  would  an- 
swer for  a “snap  bean”  as  well  as  a white 
bean  for  winter  use.  White  Wonder  !s  the 
bean  to  plant  for  this  purpose.  The 
strong  points  in  its  favor  are  its  excep- 
tionally fine  flavor,  remarkable  produc- 
tiveness. extreme  hardiness  and  splendid 
appearance.  It  is  a string  bean,  but  there 
are  few  if  any  beans  that  cook  more  ten- 
der. Pods  large,  round  and  straight.  Seed 
pure  white,  of  medium  size  and  excellent 
quality,  baked  or  boiled. 

Large  pkt.  15c;  lb.  35c;  10  lbs.  S3. 03 

Red  Mexican 

An  excellent  dry  bean  for  winter  use.  Y’sed 
extensively  for  baking  and  Spanish  dishes. 
We  offer  select,  hand  picked,  Oregon  grown, 
acclimated  seed. 

Large  pkt.  10c;  lb.  25c;  10  lbs.  S2.25 

Broad  Windsor 

An  English  variety;  large,  broad,  flat 
beans  of  delicious  flavor;  used  as  a shell 
bean.  Good  for  hog  pasture;  very  hardy  and 
verv  productive. 

Large  pkt.  15c;  lb.  25c;  10  lbs.  S2.00 

CASTOR  BEAN 

Used  for  medicinal  purposes  and  by  some 
claimed  to  keep  moles  away.  Ornamental 
foliage.  4 ft.  Large  pkt.  15c;  lb.  45c 


OTHER  VARIETIES. — We  can  secure  upon  orders  Red  Kidney.  White  Kidney.  Pink, 

Navy  and  Michigan  Pea  Beans.  Write  for  prices  stating  quantity  wanted. 


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BRUSSELS  SPROUTS 

The  plants,  which  are  very  hardy,  grow 
two  or  three  feet  high,  and  produce,  from 
the  sides  of  the  stalks  numerous  little 
sprouts,  which  resemble  very  small  cab- 
bages one  or  two  inches  in  diameter.  The 
leaves  should  be  broken  down  in  the  fall,  to 
give  the  little  heads  more  room  to  grow. 
They  should  be  treated  in  all  respects  like 
winter  cabbage  or  kale. 

PERFECTION  OR  DALKEITH.  — Plants 
are  of  dwarf  growth  and  stems  are  thickly 
set  with  large,  solid  sprouts.  This  variety 
is  very  hardy  and  even  during  quite  severe 
weather,  the  plants  maintain  their  sprouts; 
in  fact,  the  flavor  and  quality  is  much  im- 
proved by  frost.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  35c;  4 oz.  $1.00 


CHIVES. — See  Vegetable  Roots,  page  36. 


Routledge  Favorite 

A select  strain,  very  early.  Per- 
fectly globe  shaped,  with  a single 
tap  root,  and  of  the  richest  color  of 
any  of  the  beets.  It  is  a splendid 
keeper,  is  not  excelled  in  yielding 
qualities  by  any  other  sort,  is  ex- 
ceedingly tender,  fine  and  sweet  and 
is  unequaled  for  table  use.  Market 
gardeners  will  find  our  Favorite  a 
very  profitable  variety  to  grow,  as 
no  other  sort  approaches  it  in  at- 
tractiveness or  quality. 

Pkt.  10c;  oz.  25c;  4 oz.  70c;  lb.  $2.25 


Crosby’s  Egyptian 

Very  popular  early  beet,  as  it 
reaches  the  desired  size  quickly. 
The  beets  are  of  good  size,  rather 
flat  than  round,  and  flesh  dark. 
Pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c;  4 oz.  60c;  lb.  $2.00 


Detroit  Dark  Red 

Excellent  variety,  nearly  globu- 
lar, dark  skin  and  dark  flesh, 
zoned  lighter;  maturing  early  and 
keeping  crisp  and  tender  for  a long 
time. 

Pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c;  4 oz.  60c;  lb.  $2.00 


Improved  Early  Blood  Turnip 

This  is  the  ideal  beet  for  market  gardeners.  It  is 
very  symmetrical,  with  small  tap  root  and  but  few 
fibrous  roots;  color  outside  is  deep  blood  red;  fine 
grained  and  unsurpassed  in  quality.  It  continues  to 
grow  until  late  in  the  fall,  attaining  a large  size  and 
making  a good  selling  and  eating  beet  for  winter. 

Pkt.  5c;  oz.  20c;  4 oz.  60c;  lb.  $2.00 


OUR  MOTTO  is 

“Highest  Quality” 

It’s  quality  FIRST,  then  price  as 
low  as  possible.  The  best  seeds  are 
the  cheapest  in  the  end,  even  though 
they  cost  a little  more. 


TABLE  BEETS 


Salem,  Ore.,  Feb.  10,  1917. 
Routledge  Seed  <f  Floral  Co., 

Gentlemen ; The  garden  seed  bought  from 
you  last  year  were  highly  satisfactory. 

Wishing  you  another  successful  business 
year,  and  thanking  you  for  past  favors,  1 am, 
Yours  very  truly, 

MRS.  CASS.  GIBSON. 


Brussels  Sprouts. 


HALL’S  GARDEN  CULTIVATORS  are  priced  very  low  will  save  vou  much  work 
in  the  garden.  See  pages  120-123. 


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TABLE  BEETS — Continued 

EDMAND'S  BLOOD  TURNIP. — Unsurpassed 
for  late  planting-:  deep  blood-red  flesh,  very  ten- 
der and  juicy,  runs  very  evenly  in  size  and  quite 
round;  grows  a small  top. 

Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  4 oz.  50c;  lb.  $1.50 

HALF  LONG  BLOOD. — Becoming  more  and 
more  popular.  Excellent  in  shape  and  quality: 
yields  well.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  4 oz.  50c;  lb.  $1.50 

LONG  BLOOD. — The  root  is  smooth  and  hand- 
some, flesh  brilliant  in  color  and  excellent  qual- 
ity. Good  keeper. 

Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  4 oz.  50c;  lb.  $1.50 

Swiss  Chard 

‘■•Spinach  Beer'  or  Sea  Sale. 

This  does  not  make  edible  roots  like  the 
regular  garden  beets,  but  is  grown  for  the  broad 
white  leaf-stalks,  which  are  bunched  and  cooked 
in  the  same  manner  as  asparagus.  The  young  leaves 
may  be  gathered  also  and  cooked  like  spinach. 
Makes  a delicious  summer  vegetable. 

Pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c;  4 oz.  65c 


Swiss  Chard. 


Stock  Beets 

GIANT  YELLOW  ECKENDORF 

A new  mangel  of  great  merit.  The  roots 
are  smooth,  long  and  cylindrical  in  shape, 
very  heavy,  weighing  up  to  15  and  20  pounds 
each;  grow  two-thirds  above  ground.  The 
flesh  is  firm,  crisp  and  solid,  white  in  color 
and  of  high  feeding  value.  (See  cut.) 

Pkt.  5c;  oz.  20c;  4 oz.  45c;  lb.  $1.50 

Giant  Half  Sugar  Mangel 

Yields  as  much  per  acre  as  the  best 
Mangels,  and  twice  as  much  per  acre  (bulk 
of  roots*  as  the  rich  sugar  beet.  Roots 
grow  very  large  above  the  ground.  Smooth, 
creamy  white  in  color  and  very  nutritious. 
Easily  pulled.  (See  illustration  No.  1.) 

Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  4 oz.  35c;  lb.  $1.25 

MAMMOTH  LONG  RED 

Very  popular  and  much  used.  A large  and 
heavy  cropper.  Dark  red  skin,  with  whitish 
flesh;  grows  one-half  or  more  above  the 
ground:  roots  quite  regular;  attain  a very 
large  size.  (Same  shape  as  No.  2.) 

Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  4 oz.  35c;  lb.  $1.25 


or  Mangels 

DANISH  SLUDSTRUP 

An  improved  variety,  considered  one  of  the 
best.  Awarded  first' class  certificate.  Color, 
reddish  yellow,  and  of  a distinct  type.  It  is 
very  hardy,  grows  well  above  ground;  is 
easily  pulled  and  very  nutritious.  (See  cut.) 

Pkt.  5c;  oz.  2Qc;  4 oz.  45c;  lb.  $1.50 

GOLDEN  TANKARD 

An  enormous  yielder  of  weight  per  acre, 
and  at  the  same  time  very  nutritious;  flesh 
deep  yellow,  of  fine  shape,  growing  largely 
above  ground,  thus  being  easily  harvested. 
(Same  shape  as  cut  No.  3.) 

Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  4 oz.  35c;  lb.  $1.25 

Sugar  Beets 

Pkt.  5c;  oz.  20c;  4 oz.  45c;  lb.  $1.50 

FRENCH  WHITE  SUGAR.  — The  sugar 
beet  most  generally  grown  for  stock,  as  it 
combines,  with  heavy  yield,  from  10  to  13 
per  cent  of  sugar. 

KLEIN  W ANZLEBEN. — The  most  pop- 
ular for  table  and  for  sugar  production. 


(1)  Giant  Half  Sugar. 


(2)  Danish  Sludztrup. 


(3)  Giant  Yellow  Eckendorf, 


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St.  Valentine  Brocoli 


BROCCOLI — Winter  Cauliflower 

Forms  a head  like  cauliflower,  but  is  much  hardier;  stands  wet  and  cold  better  and  gives 
excellent  results.  For  fall  use  sow  from  March  to  May;  for  winter  and  spring  cutting. 
May  to  July.  Very  extensively  planted  by  our  local  market  gardeners  for  use  in  the  late 
fall,  winter  and  spring  when  cauliflower  is  out  of  season. 

St.  Valentine 

Well  and  favorably  known  and 
extensively  planted  by  the  large 
commercial  growers.  Produces 
large,  solid,  white  heads.  Season 
March  to  May.  This  strain  of 
Oregon  grown  tested  seed  has 
given  good  satisfaction. 

Fkt.  10c;  X oz.  35c;  oz.  $1.00;  4 oz. 

$3.50;  lb.  $12.50. 

Routledge  H.  Q.  St.  Valentine 

In  this  seed,  we  are  offering  our 
customers  a very  select,  high-grade 
strain  of  the  well-known  St.  Valen- 
tine. By  selecting  only  the  most 
perfect  heads,  those  showing  the 
most  desirable  leaf  formation  for 
the  protection  of  the  developing 
head  and  those  of  large  size  and 
perfect  compact  heads  t free  from 
small  center  head  leaflets,  we  have 
produced  this  superb  strain.  The 
last  two  years  our  H.  Q.  St.  Valen- 
tine produced  larger,  later  and  far 
better  heads  than  the  best  imported 
English  seed,  and  it  was  so  far  su- 
perior to  seed  produced  from  other 
sources  that  there  was  no  compari- 
son. For  instance — last  February 
our  grower  reported  that  H.  Q. 
stock  was  cutting  95  per  cent  of 
heads  that  brought  him  double  the 
price  of  other  ordinary  stock. 

Every  ounce  of  our  H.  Q.  St.  Valentine  seed  we  are  offering  this  year  is  from  just  such 
perfect  heads  as  shown  herewith.  Our  seed  of  this  particular  lot  is  quite  limited,  so 
order  early.  H.  Q.:  Pkt.  20c;  X oz.  60c;  oz.  $1.50;  4 oz.  $5.00 

Sutton’s  Winter  Mammoth 

An  English  variety.  Immense 
white  heads,  superb  in  texture  and 
quality,  coming  into  use  in  mid- 
winter. Vigorous  in  habit  and  self- 
protecting.  (Imported  seed.) 

Fkt.  10c;  X oz.  40c;  oz.  $1.25 

Sutton’s  Late  Queen 

Quite  distinct,  dwarf  and  com- 
pact in  growth,  rarely  affected  by 
frost,  and  when  planted  late  pro- 
duces splendid  heads  the  following 
spring  in  May.  Has  successfully 
passed  through  most  severe  win- 
ters. Heads  well  protected,  large, 
handsome,  excellent  quality.  (Im- 
ported seed.) 

Fkt.  15c;  X oz.  50c;  oz.  $1.50 
White  French 

A valuable  early  variety,  large 
white  heads  of  good  quality.  Har- 
dier and  of  the  same  season  as 
summer  cauliflower. 

Fkt.  10c;  oz.  60c;  4 oz.  $2.00 

NOTE. — We  made  the  above  illustration  from  pho- 
tographs to  show  the  perfect  heading  qualities  of 
our  reselected  strain  of  “H.  Q.”  St.  Valentine  Broc- 
coli. Note  how  the  large  outer  leaves  form  around 
and  the  smaller  inside  leaves  completely  cover  the 
top  of  the  head.  This  gives  proper  protection  from 
frost,  rain  and  sun.  The  heads  will  open  up  per- 
fectly white  and  the  quality  and  tenderness  is 
unequaled. 

FEES  BULLETINS  AND  PAMPHLETS  on  general  gardening  and  many  special  crops, 

also  spraying,  etc.,  are  issued  by  the  Oregon  Agricultural  College  at  Corvallis.  Ore.  These 
are  sent  free  on  request.  We  advise  our  customers  to  secure  them.  THEY  ABE  OF  CrEEAT 
VALUE. 


Front  leaves  broken 
down  to  show  for- 
mation of  growth. 


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Boutledge  Snow  White. 


EXTRA  EARLY  SROWBALL  (Extra 

Selected). — This  is  the  choicest  selected 
strain  of  the  popular  Erfurt  type,  and  is 
remarkable  for  its  extreme  earliness  and 
reliability  in  heading.  Medium  size  heads. 
Plants  quite  dwarf. 

Pkt.  15c;  : oz.  Sl.OO;  oz.  S3. 50 
V HITCH'S  AuTUiOT  GIAHT. — A large, 
late  variety,  very  hardy.  The  heads  are 
well  protected  by  the  foliage,  enabling  it 
to  resist  unfavorable  climatic  conditions. 
Pkt.  10c;  i oz.  60c;  oz.  S1.50;  4 oz.  65.00 


ROUTLEDGE’S  “SNOW  WHITE” 

The  Pine st  Cauliflower  Grown. 

In  competition  with  all  other  strains,  this 
cauliflower  has  won  the  approval  of  critical 
gardeners,  being  early  and  also  the  best  main 
crop  sort  grown.  It  is  suitable  not  only  for  early 
use,  but  is  superior  for  late  planting.  The 
heads  are  compact,  firm  and  solid,  and  do  not 
spread  as  do  some  of  the  inferior  sorts.  No 
other  equals  it  in  purity  of  color,  being  clear 
snow  white.  It  is  equally  desirable  for  fam- 
ily use  and  for  the  market  garden.  The  heads 
are  large — from  9 to  12  inches  in  diameter. 
Very  resisting  against  unfavorable  seasons 
and  dry  weather,  the  foliage  giving  a splendid 
protection. 

Pkt.  25c;  Va -oz.  S1.25;  ‘ ^oz.  S2.25;  oz.  S4.00 

EARLY  SNOWBALL 

This  variety  is  much  in  demand  by  mar- 
ket gardeners.  Its  earliness,  compact  habit, 
large-sized  heads  and  snow-white  color  recom- 
mend it  to  every  grower  as  a variety  of  espe- 
cial merit.  We  have  an  extra  selected  stock 
of  this  sort,  and  recommend  it  with  the  great- 
est confidence. 

Pkt.  20c;  1 4-0Z.  Sl.OO;  'z-oz.  S1.80;  oz.  S3.50 

HEW  CALUORIHA  WOHDER.—A  late  vari- 
ety, forming  good,  large,  solid  heads  during 
the  winter.  This  variety  has  given  great  satis- 
faction in  Oregon  and  California,  wherever 
tried.  Pkt.  15c;  ' -oz.  60c;  oz.  S1.50;  4-lb.  S3. 00 

ALGIERS A very,  strong  growing  late  vari- 

ety. with  large  leaves  of  a bluish  cast.  In 
cool  locations  and  rich  soil  it  produces  very 
large,  solid,  white  heads  late  in  the  falL 

Pkt.  15c;  ! 4-0Z.  75c;  oz.  S2.C0 


CHICORY 

WITLOOF  — Called  also  “French  En- 
dive”  and  “Christmas  Salad” 

Heretofore  large  importations  have  been 
made,  but  it  is  easily  grown  here.  Plant  the 
seed  in  the  spring  in  drills,  12  inches  apart, 
and  thin  out  to  3 or  4 inches  apart  in  the 
row.  About  November  pull  up  the  roots, 
break  off  the  leaves,  side  shoots  if  any,  and 
small  root  end  so  that  the  roots  are  not  over 
10  inches  long.  At  once,  or  later  as  you  get 
time,  dig  a trench  about  18  inches  deep  and 
reset  these  trimmed  roots  crowns  up,  placing 
them  about  1£  inches  apart.  Cover  with 
loose,  rich  soil:  the  roots  should  be  set  in 
the  trench  so  that  the  top  will  be  covered 
about  8 inches.  They  will  soon  make  thick 
shoots  or  top  growth  (below  the  surface) 
which  is  the  edible  part  Dig  as  wanted,  cut 
just  below  the  crown  and  serve  with  French 
or  “mayonnaise'  dressing.  Witioof  is  really 
a delicate  and  delicious  dish. 

Pkt.  10c;  oz.  50c 

LARGE  ROOTED  OR  COFFEE— Grown 
quite  extensively  for  the  large  thick  roots, 
which  are  sliced,  dried,  roasted,  and  ground 
as  a substitute  or  adulteration  for  coffee. 
To  secure  large  smooth  roots  the  soil  should 
be  light,  rich,  and  deeply  worked,  and  the 
plants  should  be  thinned  out  to  stand  four 
to  six  inches  apart.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  20c;  4 oz,  75c 


CHERVIL 

CURLED. — An  aromatic  herb,  resembling 
parsley,  and  used  for  flavoring  in  soups  and 
salads.  Fine  for  garnishing. 

Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  4 oz.  50c 

CRESS 

CURLED  OB  PEPPER  GRASS.— Used  as  a 
salad  and  fine  for  garnishing. 

Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  4 oz.  50c 

TRUE  WATER. — This  is  quite  distinct 
from  the  former  and  only  thrives  when  its 
roots  and  stems  are  submerged  in  water.  It 
is  one  of  the  most  delicious  of  small  salads. 

Pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c 

COLLARDS 

TRUE  GEORGIA.  — Used  as  “greens” 
mainly  in  the  South  and  West.  As  the 
leaves  are  pulled  off.  others  grow  in  their 
places.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  20c;  4 oz.  50c 

CORN  SALAD 

Fetticus  or  Lamb's  Lettuce.  — This  is  a 
hardy  winter  salad,  the  small  leaves  being 
served  like  lettuce  during  the  cool  fall  and 
early  winter  months.  It  does  not  succeed 
during  warm  weather,  and  the  seed  should 
be  sown  thinly  in  drills  during  August,  Sep- 
tember, and  October  to  supply  fresh  leaves 
during  the  cool  fall  and  winter  months.  It 
is  quite  hardy,  and  after  cold  weather  sets 
in  can  be  protected  by  a thin  mulch  of  soft 
hay  or  straw. 

Pkt.  5c;  oz.  20c;  4 oz.  75c 


BUG  DEATH  kills  all  leaf -eating  insects;  excellent  for  using  on  cabbage,  cauliflower, 
ete.  Can  be  used  either  dry  or  in  water.  See  description,  page  127;  also  dusters  and» 
blowers,  page  130. 


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Dad’s  Electric  Lantern — A Penetrating,  Bright  Light 

The  best  and  safest  light  for  the  farmer.  No  matches  or  danger  of  fire  around  the 
bams.  See  page  131. 


CARROT 


Routledge  Model — Coreless 

The  finest  early  table  variety  grown.  Hand- 
some, meltingly  tender  and  sweet. 

This  new  carrot  is  our  own  strain, 
grown  from  the  French  carrot,  Nantes. 
You  will  be  delighted  with  the  melting- 
tenderness and  sweet,  mild  flavor  of  Rout- 
ledge  Model. 

It  is  a half-long  cylindrical  carrot, 
blunt  pointed,  with  a small  tap  root  and 
small  top.  They  run  very  uniform  in 
shape  and  grow  just  the  right  size  for 
table  use.  The  flesh  is  of  fine  texture, 
entirely  devoid  of  stringyness,  coarseness 
land  woody  heart;  color  orange  scarlet, 
very  attractive  when  served 

Fkt.  10c;  oz.  30c;  4 oz.  85c;  lb.  $2.75 

Tillamook , Ore.. 

Dear  Sirs : I was  very  much  pleased  with 

the  Seeds  received  from  you  last  year.  Every- 
thing came  good. 

We  received  first  prize  at  the  County  Fair 
on  Routledge’s  Model  Carrots.  They  are  cer- 
tainly a fine  variety. 

Very  truly, 

W.  L.  VEATCH . 


EARLY  SCARLET  HORN 

May  be  planted  very  early  in  spring,  and 
is  an  excellent  summer  variety.  Tops 
small  and  roots  grow  about  3 inches  long; 
reddish-orange  and  good  flavor. 

Fkt.  10c;  oz.  25c;  4 oz.  75c;  lb.  $2.50 

Chantenay 

The  Market  Gardener’s  Favorite.  — Tops 
medium  sized,  necks  small,  roots  tapering 
slightly,  but  uniformly  stump-rooted'  and 
smooth;  color  deep  orange-red;  flesh  very 
crisp  and  tender;  medium  early;  a heavy 
cropper. 

Fkt.  10c;  oz.  25c;  4 oz.  75c;  lb.  $2.50 


FRENCH  FORCING 

Extremely  early,  sweet  and  mild,  very 
popular.  Roots  small,  globe-shaped,  red- 
dish orange,  fine  for  early  table. 

, Fkt.  10c;  oz.  35c 


Chantenay. 


Routledge  Model — Coreless. 

DANVER’S  HALF-LONG 

A great  favorite;  big  cropper;  the  roots 
are  smooth  and  handsome,  medium  size,  ta- 
pering uniformly  to  a blunt  point  and  of  a 
rich,  dark  orange;  fine  for  table.  On  ac- 
count of  its  productiveness  it  is  a profit- 
able variety  to  grow  for  stock  feeding. 

Fkt.  5c;  oz.  25c;  4 oz.  75c;  lb.  $2.25 


LONG  ORANGE  IMPROVED 

The  best  of  the  long  carrots,  especially 
for  stock;  color  bright  orange,  with  long, 
tapering  roots,  requiring  a deep  soil. 

Fkt.  5c;  oz.  20c;  4 oz.  60c;  lb.  $2.00 

GUERANRE,  OR  OXHEART. — Bright  or- 
ange, broad  at  the  top  and  terminates 
abruptly  in  a small  tap  root.  Rength  about 
4 to  5 inches;  excellent  for  shallow  soils. 
Excellent  for  shallow  soils. 

Fkt.  5c;  oz.  25c;  4 oz.  75c;  lb.  $2.50 

LARGE  WHITE  BELGIAN.  — Extensively 

grown  for  stock  feeding;  roots  white;  green 
above  ground  and  growing  to  a large  size; 
flesh  rather  coarse.  A good  cropper. 

Fkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  4 oz.  45c;  lb.  $1.50 


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CARROTS 

Routledge  Mammoth  Stock  Carrot 

The  heaviest  cropping-  carrot  grown, 

yielding  more  tons  to  the  acre  than  any 
other  sort.  The  flesh  is  yellowish-white, 
crisp  and  solid,  and  very  sweet  in  flavor. 
It  is  a vast  improvement  on  the  Belgian 
sorts,  which  have  been  favorites  in  the 
past,  as  it  is  not  only  much  more  pro- 
ductive, but  vastly  easier  to  handle.  The 
roots  are  short  and  very  heavy  at  the 
shoulder,  rendering  them  easily  harvested. 
Too  much  can  scarcely  be  said  of  their 
size  and  great  productiveness.  Every  farmer 
should  grow  a good  supply  of  carrots  for 
winter  feed  and  Routledge  Mammoth  is  the 
kind  to  plant.  Yields  reported  from  20  to 
50  tons  per  acre. 

Iiarge  pkt.  10c;  oz.  25c;  4 oz.  75c;  lb.  $2.25; 
2 lbs.,  enough  for  one  acre,  $4.00. 


Dear  Sirs:  We  have  been  using  your  seed 

for  the  past  three  years  and  find  them  true 
to  name.  Our  neighbors  come  and  look  at  our 
Mammoth  Stock  Carrots.  They  grow  to  about 
30  tons  to  the  acre  and  we  stack  them  in  our 
root  cellar  • just  like  cord  wood.  The  people 
cannot  believe  it  until  they  come  and  see  them. 

Yours, 

G.  CROMWELL. 


Continued 


Routledge  Mammoth. 


Paris  Golden  Self -Blanching. 


GIANT  PASCAL 

Excellent  for  fall  or  winter  use,  and  has 
increased  in  popularity  every  year.  A large, 
tall  grower  of  the  finest  nut  flavor,  being 
free  from  any  bitter  taste.  Very  broad 
stalks,  blanching  very  quickly  with  little 
banking  up;  an  admirable  keeper. 

Pkt.  10c;  oz.  35c;  4 oz.  $1.00 

Winter  Queen 

One  of  the  best  winter  varieties,  and 
highly  recommended.  It  is  tall  and  forms  a 
large  bunch.  The  leaves  are  light  green. 

Pkt.  10c;  oz.  35c;  4 oz.  $1.00 


Highest 

Quality 


CELERY 


Plants 
Page  34 


R.  R.’S  WHITE  PLUME 

Our  Beading  Early  White  Celery. 

A handsome,  crisp  sort,  of  very  easy  cul- 
tivation. Naturally  its  stalks  and  portions 
of  inner  leaves  and  heart  are  white,  so  that 
by  closing  the  stalks,  either  tieing  or  by 
simply  drawing  the  soil  up  against  the  plant 
and  pressing  it  together,  the  work  of  blanch- 
ing is  completed  without  the  troublesome 
process  of  “banking”  or  “earthing  up.”  It 
is  the  earliest  celery  known,  delicious  and 
fine  flavored. 

Pkt.  10c;  oz.  50c;  4 oz.  $1.50 


PARIS,  GOLDEN  SELF-BLANCHING 

The  finest  strain  of  French  grown  seed. 

This  splendid  variety  is  without  doubt  the 
most  popular  celery  grown.  It  is  a self- 
blanching sort,  for  with  a little  banking  or 
covering,  even  the  outer  ribs  assume  a beau- 
tiful golden  yellow,  while  the  heart  or  vine 
stalks  are  deliciously  tender,  brittle  and 
sweet.  This  variety  is  being  very  exten- 
sively grown  both  for  market  and  private 
use,  not  only  on  account  of  its  ease  of  culti- 
vation, but  for  its  superior  quality.  It  is  not 
quite  so  early  as  the  White  Plume,  but  is 
of  heavier  and  more  compact  growth,  the 
stalks  being  thick,  crisp  and  brittle. 

Select  quality:  Pkt.  15c;  1 oz.  50c;  oz. 

$1.50;  4 oz.  $4.50. 


GOLDEN  YELLOW  SELP-BLANCHING. — 

Same  variety  of  celery  as  above,  but  is 
American  grown.  It  is  equal  to  most  seeds 
offered,  but  not  as  true,  dependable  or  of 
such  high  quality  as  the  French  grown 
stock.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  75c;  4 oz.  $2.50 


CELERIAC 

Turnip  Rooted  Celery,  see  pg.  18. 


For  complete  seed  and  plant  tables,  amount  to  plant,  etc.,  see  complete  reference  tables 
inside  back  cover.  Always  refer  to  “Index,”  pages  2 and  3,  for  anything  wanted. 


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“Highest  Quality”  CABBAGE  True  and  Pure 

Our  Cabbage  Seeds  come  from  the  world’s  best  growers — pure,  true  strains,  of  highest 
quality.  One  ounce  will  produce  over  3000  plants.  One-quarter  pound  of  seed  will  pro- 
duce plants  sufficient  for  one  acre,  therefore,  don’t  practice  false  economy  by  buying 
low-priced,  low-quality  seed. 


“Carco,”  an  inexpensive  and  very  valuable  insecticide  for  cabbage  growers.  Read  about 
it  on  page  127. 


Early  Jersey  Wakefield 

The  earliest  and  hardest  heading  of  first 
early  cabbages.  Most  gardeners  depend  upon 
it  for  the  bulk  of  their  extra  early  crop.  Its 
exceeding  hardiness  not  only  to  resist  cold 
but  other  unfavorable  conditions,  insures 
the  greatest  likelihood  of  profitable  and  sat- 
isfactory results.  Our  stock  is  grown  and 
selected  with  the  greatest  care;  there  is  none 
better,  and  few  as  good.  Head  conical,  very 
compact,  solid  and  of  excellent  quality.  The 
thick,  stout  leaves  and  compact  habit  makes 
it  the  best  sort  for  very  early  setting.  HIGH- 
EST QUALITY  SEED. 

Pkt.  10c;  oz.  50c;  4 oz.  $1.50;  lb.  $5.00 

R.  S.  & F.  CO.’S 
OREGON  WAKEFIELD 

A new,  most  remarkable  and  valuable  strain 
of  Wakefield.  It  has  the  same  general  char- 
acteristics of  other  Wakefield  cabbages,  the 
heads  being  conical  with  a rounded  or  blunt 
point.  It  is,  however,  far  superior  to  other 
strains,  being  nearly  double  the  size  and  of 
better  quality,  and  at  the  same  time  is  al- 
most as  early.  It  has  few  outer  leaves,  per- 
mitting close  planting. 

Pkt.  10c;  oz.  50c;  4 oz.  $1.35;  lb.  $5.00 

EAX&ILY  YORK.  — A small,  early,  conical 
heading  cabbage.  Has  been  very  popular. 
Plant  close. 

Pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c;  4 oz.  $1.25;  lb.  $4.25 

— — “ Carco”  Your  Cabbage  =7- 

This  new  non-poisonous  liquid  properly 
used  will  insure  your  cabbage  plants  against 
the  attack  of  the  cabbage  grub  or  maggot 
that  eats  the  root.  Don’t  fail  to  use  it.  See 


Early  Jersey  Wakefield. 


Saginaw,  Ore.,  Jan.  26,  1917. 
Routledge  Seed  & Floral  Co., 

Gentlemen:  The  reason  that  1 buy  all  my 

Garden  Seed  from  Routledge  Seed  & Floral  Co. 
is  because  I want  the  best  seed  and  after  tests, 
that  are  many  at  other  houses,  I have  decided 
to  stay  with  The  Routledge  Seed  & Floral  Co. 

Respectfully , 

J.  F.  NEAT. 

Early  Winnigstadt 

One  of  the  best  for  general  use,  being  very 
hardy,  sweet,  fine  quality,  and  sure  to  head. 
Head  regular,  conical,  very  hard  and  keeps 
well  both  summer  and  winter.  It  is  the  har- 
diest, not  only  as  regards  frost,  but  will  suf- 
fer less  from  excessive  wet,  drought,  in- 
sects or  disease  than  any  other  second  early 
sort.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  50c;  4 oz.  $1.50;  lb.  $5.00 


Copenhagen  Market 

The  earliest  large  round-headed 
cabbage  yet  introduced.  Sure  to 
head  and  every  head  perfect.  The 

plant  is  of  vigorous  habit  but  com- 
pact, with  short  stem  and  few  out- 
er leaves  which  are  of  rather  up- 
right growth.  The  leaves  are  me- 
dium light  gireen,  nearly  round, 
comparatively  thick  and  smooth. 
The  heads  are  round,  very  solid  and 
of  exceptionally  good  quality.  Its 
earliness,  compact  growth,  uni- 
formity and  size  of  head,  firmness 
and  most  excellent  quality  combine 
to  make  Copenhagen  Market  the 
most  valuable  cabbage  of  recent 
introduction.  We  recommend  it 
unreservedly.  Worth  the  addi- 
tional price. 

Pkt.  10c;  l oz.  35c;  oz.  60c;  4 oz. 
$2.00;  lb.  $6. CO. 


pg.  127. 


CABBAGE  PLANTS. — During  planting  season  we  aim  to  have  on  hand  large  quantities 
of  Cabbage  and  Vegetable  Plants.  (See  page  36.) 


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CABBAGE— Continued — Late  Varieties 


Wong  Bok  Pe-Tsai 

Or  Chinese  Cabbage 

Chinese  or  Celery  Cabbage  has  attained 
gTeat  popularity  in  the  last  two  years. 

We  offer  the  true  Pe-Tsai  or  Chinese 
Cabbage,  which  has  been  known  and  cul- 
tivated in  China  for  many  years.  While 
practically  unknown  in  many  markets,  the 
Chinese  gardeners  of  the  Pacific  Coast 
have  successfully  cultivated  it  for  years. 

Pe  Tsai  produces  beautiful,  crisp,  celery- 
like heads  that  blanch  easily  and  that  re- 
semble a giant  Cos  Lettuce.  As  a salad  it 
rivals  the  finest  lettuce,  while  cooked  like 
cabbage  or  spinach  it  makes  a delightful 
“greens.” 

Pe-Tsai  will  not  stand  heavy  frosts,  so 
that  heads  intended  for  winter  use  should 
be  dug  and  stored  in  a cool  cellar. 

Plant  seed  from  June  to  August  thinly 
in  drills  or  grow  like  late  cabbage  and 
transplant  to  1 foot  apart  in  rows.  When 
grown  it  can  be  blanched  like  celery  by 
tying  or  wrapping  up.  Fkt.  10c;  oz.  50c 

Danish  Round  Head 

An  earlier  short-stemmed  strain  of  the 
famous  Danish  Ball  Head. 

Large  and  very  solid,  round  head  on 
short  stems,  having  the  same  keeping  qual- 
ity as  the  original  strain  of  Danish  Ball  Head,  so  widely  known.  It  is  10  days  to  2 weeks 
earlier  and  produces  larger  yields.  It  is  especially  valuable  for  high,  dry  land,  producing 
good  sized  heads  where  other  strains  would  be  too  small.  For  shipping  in  the  late  fall 
or  winter  there  is  no  finer  cabbage.  Our  seed  of  Danish  Round  Head  comes  direct  from 
the  originator  in  Denmark  and  is  of  the  Highest  Quality. 

Pkt.  10c;  /z  oz.  35c;  oz.  60c;  4 oz.  SI. 75;  lb.  S6.00 


Wong  Bok 


Pe-Tsai. 


Premium 
Late  Flat  Dutch 

A low  growing  variety:  heads 
large,  bluish  green ; round,  solid, 
broad  and  flat  on  top:  an  excellent 
fall  and  winter  variety,  and  a good 
keeper.  It  is  a sure  header.  Our 
stock  has  been  grown  from  care- 
fully selected  heads,  and  we  con- 
sider it  superior  to  any  other  strain 
of  Flat  Dutch  cabbage  on  the  mar- 
ket. 

Pkt.  10c;  oz.  45c;  4 oz.  SI  .40; 
lb.  S4.50. 


PEBPECTION 

DEUMEEAD  SAVOY. — A vari- 
ety that  is  much  prized  by  those 
who  are  familiar  with  it.  It  is 
very  sweet  and  crisp,  and  always 
tender.  Heads  medium  size  and 
compact,  with  densely  and  uni- 
formly crimped  or  savoy  leaves 

Pkt.  10c;  oz.  50c;  4 oz.  S1.50; 
lb.  S5.00. 

MAMMOTH  BOCK  BED.— Best 
hard-headed,  red  variety:  large 

heads,  globular,  and  very  deep  red 
on  top.  Very  tender  and  excellent 
quality;  fine  for  cold  salads  on 
account  of  its  attractive  color. 

Pkt.  10c;  oz.  50c;  4 oz.  Sl.50 


Danish  Ball  Head— Genuine  Danish  Grown  Stock 

Most  remarkable  late  cabbage  yet  produced,  heads  hard  and  solid — fine  grained  and 
tender.  Entirely  distinct.  Exceedingly  hardy  in  resisting  cold  and  wet  weather.  We 
offer  true,  pure  seed  of  the  very  finest  medium  short  stemmed  type.  Famous  for  its 
hard-heading  qualities,  which  at  once  recommends  it  as  highly  valuable  for  shipjvng. 
The  magnificent  heads  are  round  in  form  and  keep  In  excellent  condition  during  wirtp r. 
coming  out  m the  spring  perfectly  solid.  Pkt.  10c;  '2  oz.  35c;  oz.  60c;  4 oz.  S2.00 


DO  YOU  SEND  EAST  for  your  Seeds?  It's  bad  policy.  Spend  your  money  on  this 
Coast.  Here's  where  yon  sell  your  products.  Our  Seeds  are  highest  quality. 


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Selected 


CORN— SWEET  OR  SUGAR  Northern  Grown 


Packet  and  single  pound  prices  only  prepaid.  Add  postage  to  10  lb.  prices  if  wanted  by 
mail.  Write  for  quantity  price. 

Routledge’s  Selected 
Golden  Bantam 

Plavor. — Without  exception.  Golden  Ban- 
tam Corn  is  the  richest  in  flavor  of  all  vari- 
eties; a sweet  corn  of  which  one  will  never 
tire.  The  first  trial  of  this  delicious  Sweet 
Corn  creates  a taste  “like  more.” 

Earliness. — Golden  Bantam  Sweet  Corn  is 
one  of  the  earliest  sweet  corns.  It  matures 
quickly  and  is  suitable  not  only  for  early 
planting  (on  account  of  its  hardiness),  but 
a succession  of  sowings  may  be  made  which 
will  give  continuous  supply  until  fall. 

Color. — When  picked  at  the  proper 
stage  of  its  growth  the  kernels  are  a 
rich,  creamy  yellow  and  unsurpassed 
in  quality. 

Growth. — Being  dwarf  in  its 
growth,  with  stalks  small  in 
size,  it  can  be  planted  quite 
close,  and  a large  crop  may  be 
obtained  on  a small  area.  The 
ears  are  8 to  10-rowed,  and 
about  6 inches  long — just  the 
right  size  for  the  table. 

Remember  our  selected  strain 
is  northern  grown,  better  fla- 
vored and  truer  than  most  seed 
offered. 

Price:  Large  pkt.  15c;  lb. 

45c;  10  lbs.  $4.00. 

Peep  o’  Day 

Extremely  early  and  of  ex- 
cellent flavor  and  quality.  Ears 
medium  sized.  Stalks  quite 
dwarf  and  can  be  planted  quite 
close,  thereby  securing  a large 
crop  off  a small  space.  An 
ideal  white  sweet  corn  for  the 
home  garden.  „ 

Large  pkt.  15c;  lb.  35c;  10 

lbs.  $2.75. 


Routledge  Selected  Golden  Bantam. 

Routledge  Superb 

We  do  not  hesitate  to  recommend  this 
new  sweet  corn  to  our  customers.  Its 
earliness,  hardiness,  size  and  quality  make 
it  of  real  merit  to  the  western  planters. 
It  is  extremely  early,  almost  two  weeks 
ahead  of  Golden  Bantam  and  one  week 
ahead  of  Portland  Market.  The  large  ears 
are  always  well  filled  with  12  to  14  rows 
of  large,  plump,  white,  sweet  grains,  of 
handsome  appearance  and  excellent  quality. 

Large  pkt.  15c;  lb.  45c;  10  lbs.  $4.00 

Portland  Market 

An  Oregon  introduction,  a very  early  large 
eared  sweet  corn  and  very  productive.  It’s 
large  well-filled  ears,  together  with  its 
plump,  sweet  grains  of  purest  white,  makes 
it  a most  profitable  home  or  market  variety. 
Very  popular  with  our  market  gardeners. 

Large  pkt.  15c;  lb.  40c;  10  lbs.  $3.50 

Early  Evergreen 

This  fine  variety  is  10  to  12  days  earlier 
than  Stowell’s  Evergreen  and  yields  large, 
handsome,  10  to  12-rowed  ears.  An  excel- 
lent variety  to  follow  the  first  early  kinds. 
Near  Portland  it  will  make  a late  or  main 
crop  variety. 

Large  pkt.  15c;  lb.  40c;  10  lbs.  $3.50 


Early  Minnesota 


This  old  and  deservedly  popular  variety  is 
one  of  the  best  early  sorts  for  the  market 

Large  pkt.  15c;  lb.  35c;  10  lbs.  $2.75 

Early  Mammoth 

Medium  early.  Ears  large  and  well  filled, 
sweet  and  of  good  quality.  Planted  early 
it  will  produce  a large,  profitable  crop. 

Large  pkt.  15c;  lb.  40c;  10  lbs.  $3,00 

Black  Mexican 

An  extra  fine  variety,  unsurpassed  for 
sweetness.  Seed  bluish-black  when  ripe. 
Highly  praised;  a great  favorite  with  many 

Large  pkt.  15c;  lb.  45c;  10  lbs.  $3.85 

Stowell’s  Evergreen 

A good  main  crop  or  late  sort.  Remains 
longer  in  green  state  than  any  other.  Very 
large  ears,  with  deep  grains,  and  remark- 
ably sweet.  Locally  it  must  be  planted 
early  to  mature.  Quite  extensively  planted 
by  dairymen  for  feeding  green  on  account 
of  its  sweetness.  - „ 

Large  pkt.  15c;  lb.  40c;  10  lbs.  $3.25 


POP  CORN 


WHITE  RICE. — Most  popular  and  profit- 
able kind;  short  ears,  white,  pointed  kernels. 

Large  pkt.  15c;  lb.  30c;  10  lbs.  $2.75 


FIELD  CORN — Don’t  overlook  what  we  have  to  offer  In  OREGON-GROWN  FIELD 
CORN;  “the  best  ever.”  See  page  46.  for  HAND  CORN  PLANTERS  see  page  121. 


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CUCUMBERS 


Boutle&ge  Highest  Quality  Cucumber. 


Routledge  Highest  Quality 

A quick  grower  and  always  commands 
"fancy  prices-'  on  account  of  its  fine  form 
and  superb  quality. 

It  is  the  earliest  white  spine  cucumber, 
sui table  for  table,  market  or  shipping  pur- 
poses. under  all  conditions  of  culture, 
whether  under  glass  or  in  the  open  ground. 

Color  a very  deep  green,  which  It  retains 
during  a long  period,  while  in  symmetry  of 
form  it  is  so  regular,  so  uniform,  as  to  cre- 
ate comment  wherever  seen. 

Quality  is  superb,  being  exceedingly  brit- 
tle and  crisp.  The  flavor  is  delicate” and  en- 
tirely devoid  of  the  bitter  taste  so  frequently 
noticed  »n  other  varieties. 

Fkt.  10c;  oz.  25c;  4 oz.  75c;  lb.  S1.75 

Arlington  White  Spine 

One  of  the  best  sorts  for  table  use.  Vines 
vigorous,  fruiting  early  and  abundantly. 
Fruit  uniformly  straight,  light,  bright  green 
in  color,  with  a few  white  spines.  Flesh 
crisp,  tender  and  of  excellent  quality. 

Fkt.  5c:  oz.  20c;  4 ox.  50c;  lb.  SI. 50 

Improved  Long  Green 

The  leading  large  variety.  Fruit  from  10 
to  12  inches  long,  dark  green,  crisp  and  ten- 
der. A good  variety  for  slicing,  and  when 
ripe  they  are  the  best  for  sweet  pickles. 

Fkt,  5c:  oz.  20c;  4 oz.  50c:  lb.  S1.50 

Davis’  Perfect 

As  now  selected,  the  long,  even  fruits  are 
of  fine  form,  with  an  intensely  dark  rich 
green  skin.  The  solid  white  flesh  is  of  su- 
perb quality  for  slicing.  So  handsome  and 
regular  are  the  fruits,  even  when  grown  out- 
side. that  they  bring  an  extra  price  on  the 
tearket,  often  being  taken  for  ‘'hot-house 
grown.” 

Fkt.  5c:  oz.  20c;  4 oz.  50c;  lb.  Sl.50 

GREEKI5  FOB  FICKTtPT  G.  — A very 
small.  oval,  prickly  variety,  quite  distinct 
from  all  others.  Fkt.  5c;  oz.  20c;  l lb.  60c 

JAFA3TESE  CTiTkTBIS'G. — A vigorous 
grower,  can  be  trained  on  a trellis  or  the 
garden  fence,  thereby  saving  ground  space. 
Fruit  from  12  to  IS  inches  long,  dark  green 
and  smooth  F’^sb  pure  white,  crisp  and  ten- 
der. Fkt.  5c:  oz.  15c;  4 oz.  50c ; Tb.  SI. 50 


Lemon  Cucumber 

New.  Highly  recommended  by  all  who 
have  tried  it  for  slicing  and  salads.  Re- 
sembles a lemon  both  in  size,  form  and  color. 
Has  a distinctive  and  delicious  flavor  su- 
perior to  and  not  found  In  any  other  cu- 
cumber. A varietv  of  real  merit — try  it. 

Fkt.  10c:  oz.  25c;  4 oz.  75c 

Boston  Pickling 

A distinct  variety,  very  popular  for  pick- 
les color  bright  green,  a great  producer  and 
of  excellent  quality.  It  is  for  producing  me- 
dium-sized pickles  that  this  variety  is  so 
highly  esteemed.  If  the  fruits  are  gathered 
as  soon  as  large  enough,  the  vines  will  con- 
tinue bearing  through  a long  season. 

Fkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  4 oz.  40c;  lb.  SI  .25 

EARLY  SHOBT  GBEE2T. — A very  early 
and  productive  variety,  bright  green,  rather 
short,  straight  and  a little  smaller  a:  the 
ends.  Crist-  and  tender.  Good  for  pickling 
or  slicing.  Fkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  4 oz.  40c : lb.  SI  .25 


Boston  Pickling. 


USE  WOITDEB. — So  many  of  our  customers  tell  us  of  the  wonderful  results,  the  increased 
yield  and  quick  growth  obtained  by  using  our  Odorless  ••’W order'1  Fertilizer,  that  we  again 
call  YOUR  attention  to  it.  Ben  ember  you  can  get  it  by  p?rcel  post.  See  page  39. 


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DRY  FRUIT  AND  VEGETABLES 
By  securing  one  of  Oakes’  Evapora- 
tors you  can,  with  very  little  trouble,  dry 
your  surplus  fruit  and  garden  truck  for 
winter  use.  It  will  give  you  more  variety 
and  reduce  your  grocery  bill.  See  Page 
123. 


CELERIAC 

Turnip  Rooted  Celery. — The  roots,  which 
are  the  edible  portion,  keep  well  for  winter 
use  and  are  excellent  for  soups  and  stews. 
They  are  also  cooked  and  sliced  as  a salad. 
Sow  seed  at  the  same  season  and  give  the 
same  treatment  as  any  root  crop. 

LARGE  ERFURT.  — An  improved  form, 
producing  large,  smooth  roots,  which  are 
nearly  round. 

Pkt.  10c;  oz.  25c ; 4 oz.  75c 

EGGPLANT 

Sliced  and  fried  takes  the  place  of  meat. 
Culture  same  as  for  tomatoes. 

NEW  YORK  IMPROVED  SPINELESS. — 

Considered  the  best  variety.  Oval  shaped, 
deep  purple,  large  size  and  fine  flavor. 

Pkt.  15c;  l oz.  45c;  oz.  75c 

ENDIVE 

This  plant  furnishes  an  attractive  and  ap- 
petizing salad  for  the  fall  and  winter  months 
or  by  repeated  sowings  a supply  may  be  had 
nearly  all  the  year  round.  Useful  in  flavor- 
ing soups,  stews,  etc.  Makes  delicious 
greens  if  cooked  like  spinach.  Cultivation 
same  as  for  lettuce.  The  bleaching  of  En- 
dive is  brought  about  by  drawing  the  leaves 
together  into  a head  and  tying  them  and  this 
should  be  done  a month  before  it  is  wanted 
for  table  use. 

BROAD  LEAVED  BATAVIAN.  — Leaves 
are  broad,  thick,  green,  more  or  less  twisted 
and  waved  with  white  mid-ribs.  It  forms 
large  hearts,  which  when  blanched,  form  one 
of  tho  bnst  winter  salads.  Crisp,  tender  and 
fine  flavor. 

Pkt.  5c;  oz.  20c;  4 oz.  50c;  lb.  $1.50 

GREEN  CURLED The  hardiest  of  all, 

with  beautifully  curled  dark  green  leaves, 

tender  and  crisp. 

Pkt.  5c;  oz.  20c;  4 oz.  50c;  lb.  $1.50 

WHITE  CURLED. — Very  tender  and  light 
green,  blanches  easily,  very  ornamental. 

Pkt.  5c;  oz.  20c;  4 oz.  50c;  lb.  $1.50 

GARLIC 

Garlic  is  a perennial  plant  with  a bulbous 
root  and  belongs  to  the  onion  family.  It  has 
flat  leaves  and  the  bulb  is  composed  of  sev- 
eral parts  or  bulblets  similar  to  those  of  a 
multiplier  onion  set.  We  cannot  offer  seeds 
but  can  supply  the  bulbs  or  sets. 

Prepare  the  ground  as  for  onions,  separate 
the  sets  hnd  plant  them  in  drills  eight 
inches  apart  and  four  to  six  inches  apart  in 
the  drill,  covering  two  inches  deep.  Culti- 
vate like  onion  sets.  Wlien  the  leaves  turn 
yellow,  pull  up  the  bulbs  and  dry  in  the 
shade.  Per  lb.,  35c,  postpaid 

Write  for  quantity  price.  Requires  about 
250  lbs.  sets  per  acre. 

HORSERADISH  ROOTS 

Will  form  radishes  of  large  size  in  one 
season’s  growth.  For  prices,  see  Vegetable 
Plants  and  Roots,  page  118. 


Dwarf  Green  Curled. 


KALE,  or  BORECOLE 

This  is  a popular  boiling-green  resembling 
cabbage  in  flavor.  The  plant  is  entirely 
hardy  in  well-drained  soil  and  can  be  grown 
easily  from  seed  planted  during  the  summer 
and  fall  months.  With  the  tall  varieties  it 
is  customary  to  pull  off  the  lower  leaves 
and  let  the  plant  grow  on  to  furnish  a con- 
tinuous supply.  The  sweetness  and  flavor 
of  these  greens  are  improved  by  frost  or 
light  freeze. 

DWARF  GREEN  CURLED.  — Beautifully 
curled,  bright  green  leaves,  tender  and  of 
fine  flavor. 

Pkt.  5c;  oz.  25c;  4 oz.  60c;  lb.  $1.50 

TALL  GREEN  CURLED. — Grows  about  2 
feet  high;  leaves  dark  green;  curled  and 
wrinkled;  very  hardy. 

Pkt.  5c;  oz.  25c;  4 oz.  75c;  lb.  $2.25 

EMERALD  ISLE— A very  handsome  vari- 
ety of  medium  height.  Leaves  attractive, 
closely  curled  and  of  fine  flavor. 

Pkt.  10c;  oz.  25c;  4 oz.  75c;  lb.  $2.2 & 

THOUSAND-HEADED.  — For  stock  feed- 
ing. See  Field  Seeds,  page  45. 


KOHLRABI 

A delicious  vegetable.  In  growth  this  is 
half-way  between  cabbage  and  turnip;  the 
edible  portion  is  the  large  bulb  which  forms 
on  the  stem  above  the  soil.  By  making  suc- 
cessive sowings,  tender  bulbs  may  be  had 
throughout  summer  and  fall,  and  are  highly 
esteemed  for  their  mild,  delicate,  cabbage- 
like flavor.  Slice  and  boil,  discarding  the 
hard  lower  part  of  bulb.  Sow  in  drills  or 
raise  and  transplant  like  cabbage  6 to  10 
inches  apart. 

EARLY  WHITE  VIENNA.  — Extremely 
early,  medium  size,  excellent  quality. 

Pkt.  5c;  oz.  25c;  4 oz.  75c 


LEEK 

A species  of  onion  which  does  not  form  a 
bulb,  but  is  used  for  'its  mild  and  delicious 
root,  stem  or  neck.  Plant  in  rows  and  thin 
to  about  four  inches.  Hardy,  and  frost  im- 
proves the  flavor.  Hill  up  to  whiten. 

AMERICAN  FLAG. — Mild  and  sweet;  long, 
large  stems;  hardy  and  of  the  finest  qual- 
ity. Pkt.  10c;  oz.  30c;  4 oz.  $1.00 

CARENTAN. — Very  broad,  thick  stems  of 
good  flavor.  Very  large  variety. 

Pkt.  10c;  oz.  30c;  4 oz.  $1.25 


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LETTUCE 


Grand  Rapids 

Very  popular  with  private  gardeners  and 
as  a lettuce  for  greenhouse  forcing.  It  will 
stand  shipping  better  than  most  curled  sorts. 
Of  quick  growth  and  stands  for  some  days 
after  being  fit  to  cut.  The  plant  is  upright, 
and  forms  a loose  head  or  cluster  of  large, 
bright  green  leaves,  finely  crimped  and  ruf- 
fled; rather  thin,  good  flavor,  crisp  and  ten- 
der. Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  4 oz.  35c;  lb.  $1.25 

SIMPSON'S  EARLY  CURLED. — A very  ex- 
tensively used  early  loose-leaved,  or  cluster- 
ing variety.  Leaves  light  green,  slightly 
frilled,  crisp,  sweet  and  tender. 

Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  4 oz.  35c;  lb.  S1.25 

EARLY  PRIZE  HEAD. — A large,  cluster- 
ing, non-heading  lettuce,  most  excellent  for 
the  home  garden  and  undoubtedly  the  most 
easily  grown  variety  in  cultivation.  It  is 
too  tender,  however,  to  stand  shipping  or 
handling  on  the  market.  Leaves  finely 
curled  and  crumpled,  bright  green  tinged 
with  brownish  red,  very  crisp,  tender  and 
sweet.  Pkt.  5c:  oz.  15c;  4 oz.  35c;  lb.  $1.25 

Trianon  Cos  or  Romaine 

EARLY  WHITE  COS — Self  Folding. — Dis- 
tinct in  having  long,  narrow,  spoon-shaped 
leaves,  folding  into  loose,  sugar-loaf-shaped 
heads  which  blanch  better  by  having  the 
outer  leaves  drawn  about  them  and  tied. 
Leaves  yellowish  white,  crisp,  tender  and  of 
a distinct  and  pleasing  flavor. 

Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  4 oz.  35c:  lb.  $1.25 


Grand  Rapids. 

HANSON 

Improved  Hard  Heading  Stock — The  lead- 
ing head  lettuce.  We  can  recommend  this  as 
one  of  the  very  best.  Heads  green  outside 
and  white  inside;  grow  to  a remarkable  size: 
very  solid,  and  is  deliciously  sweet,  crisp  and 
tender.  Tt  withstands  the  hot  sun. 

Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  4 oz.  45c;  lb.  $1.50 


Big  Boston — Improved 

Plants  large,  very  hardy  and  vigorous. 
Leaves  broad,  comparatively  smooth,  wavy  at 
edges,  thin,  very  firm  and  crisp;  color  bright 
light  green,  slightly  tinged  with  reddish 
brown.  Grown  extensively  in  the  South  for 
shipment  north  in  the  winter.  It  usually 
heads  up  under  cold  weather  conditions  bet- 
ter than  any  other  variety. 


Salem.  Ore.,  Dec.  26,  1916. 
Routledge  Seed  d Floral  Co.. 

Dear  Sirs:  Last  spring  you  sent  me  a sam- 

ple package  of  R.  R.  Wonderful  lettuce  seed 
and  it  mas  the  best  I ever  saw.  1 tried  hard 
to  get  it  to  go  to  seed  but  it  didn’t  bloom  until 
after  the  frost,  and  it  was  not  bad  to  eat  then 
as  it  was  real  tender  and  sweet  get. 

Tours  respectfully. 

MRS.  EDWARD  BELLER. 


Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  4 oz.  45c;  lb.  $1.50 


OUR  MOTTO : 

Quality  first, 
price  as  low 
as  we  can 
make  it. 


Everett.  Wash..  April  18,  1917. 
Routledge  Seed  d Floral  Co., 

Gentlemen : 1 want  to  commend  your  R.  R.'s 

Wonderful  Lettuce  as  the  best  that  1 have  ever 
grown,  and  the  two  packets  that  I am  now 
ordering  are  for  a friend. 

Tours  truly. 

E.  E.  SEARLES. 


R.  R.’»  Wonderful. 


R.  R.’s  Wonderful 

A reselected,  hand-picked 
strain  of  the  original  New 
York  or  Wonderful.  Our 
grower  has  given  this  stock 
special  attention  and  it  is  a 
w’onderful  strain.  It  pro- 
duces immense  heads  of 
closely  folding  ruffled  leaves. 
The  heart  blanches  beauti- 
fully and  is  crisp,  tender  and 
delicious.  A robust  variety, 
rooting  deeply  and  thus  able 
to  resist  hot,  dry  weather; 
slow  to  seed  and  a sure  head- 
er. The  outer  color  is  of  a 
distinct  apple-green.  A rapid 
grower  and  unsurpassed  as  a 
home  or  market  lettuce. 

Read  reports  above. 

Pkt.  10c;  Vz  oz.  15c;  oz.  25c; 
4 oz.  60c;  lb.  $2.00. 


A NEW  STRAWBERRY— Read  about  the  wonderful  “Marvel,”  a new  variety  of 
sterling  merit,  most  delicious  of  all.  Get  a start — you'll  be  delighted.  See  Page  116. 


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LETTUCE— Continued 


R.  R.’s  Tender  Crisp 

A distinct  and  extra  choice  va- 
riety for  those  who  like  curly, 
crisp,  tender  Lettuce  of  the  finest 
quality. 

Grows  to  a large  size,  makes 
most  desirable  heads  of  pleasing 
appearance,  and  retains  its  crisp- 
ness and  mild  flavor  to  a greater 
degree  during  the  hot  summer 
months  than  any  other  crisp-head 
variety.  While  especially  adapted 
for  midsummer,  it  is  most  desir- 
able also  for  spring  and  fall.  The 
plants  are  of  quick,  strong 
growth;  the  leaves  are  of  a soft, 
bright  green,  growing  closely 
around  the  heads,  which  are 
tightly  folded  and  blanch  to  a sil- 
very white,  and  crisp  and  brittle 
as  could  be  desired. 

Pkt.  10c;  \ oz.  15c;  oz.  20c;  4 oz. 
60c;  lb.  $2.00. 


NEW  YORK  (LOS  ANGELES) 

A large,  crisp,  curly-leaf,  close-heading 
lettuce  of  the  finest  quality.  A great  fa- 
vorite in  the  markets  of  Los  Angeles  and 
San  Francisco.  Carloads  of  this  variety 
are  shipped  by  California  growers  and  it 
brings  the  highest  prices. 

Pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c;  4 oz.  60c;  lb.  $2.00 


Early  May  King 

The  plants  are  of  quick  growth,  practically 
all  head  and  extremely  handsome.  From 
early  spring  plantings  in  the  open  ground 
they  grow  quickly  to  a diameter  of  6 to  7 
inches  with  the  broad,  light-green  outer 
leaves  folding  closely  about  the  round  solid 
head.  The  inner  leaves  (practically  the  en- 
tire head)  are  blanched  to  a rich  golden 
yellow  and  have  a specially  fine,  rich,  but- 
tery flavor. 

Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  4 oz.  50c;  lb.  $1.50 


R.  R.’s  Tender  Crisp  Lettuce. 

CALIFORNIA  CREAM  BUTTER 

A very  popular  variety  for  autumn  and 
winter  use.  Forms  a very  large  head,  which 
is  very  buttery  and  of  a rich  golden  yellow 
inside.  The  leaves  are  thick  and  of  bright 
green,  slightly  tinged  with  brown  on  top  of 
head.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  4 oz.  45c;  lb.  $1.25 

IMMENSITY 

A very  large-heading  variety,  one  of  the 
largest  of  the  cabbage  sorts;  larger  than 
California  Cream  Butter,  which  it  resembles 
in  color  and  shape.  It  is  especially  adapted 
for  planting  in  the  fall  and  winter,  and 
makes  a fine,  tender,  buttery  head. 

Pkt.  10c;  oz.  15c;  4 oz.  40c;  lb.  $1.25 


Wayahead — Extra  Early. 


Way-a-head 
Extra  Early 

A new  lettuce  showing  a 
remarkable  combination  of 
earliness,  firm  heading  char- 
acter, handsome  appearance 
and  fin©  quality.  Both  in  cold- 
frames  early  in  the  spring  and 
in  the  open  ground — in  spring, 
summer  and  early  fall  months 
— it  has  proved  to  be  not  only 
the  earliest  and  one  of  the  sur- 
est beading  of  all  early  let- 
tuce, but  also  of  the  very  fin- 
est quality.  It  is  not  only 
earlier  than  May  King  and 
other  fine  early  varieties,  but 
the  tightly  folded  heads  are 
generally  larger  in  size.  The 
outer  leaves  are  a light  green, 
with  the  inner  head  finely 
blanched  to  a rich  buttery  yel- 
low. We  urge  you  to  try  this 
new  variety  (see  cut). 

Pkt.  10c;  \ oz.  15c;  oz.  20c; 
4 oz.  60c;  lb.  $2.00. 


PLANT  SMALL  FRUITS  around  your  garden.  Wbat’s  nicer  than  delicious  fresb  fruit, 
fresh  from  your  garden?  See  Pruit  Department,  pages  109  to  119. 


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MUSKMELON 


NETTED  ROCK  OR 
ROCKY  FORD 
The  most  popular  and  best 
seller  among  Muskmelons. 

The  fruit  is  oval  and  com- 
pletely covered  with  a beautiful 
lace-like  netting.  Flesh  very 
thick;  green,  very  sweet,  lus- 
cious, melting  and  superb  flavor. 
The  fruit  is  wonderfully  uni- 
form in  shape  and  quality.  The 
favorite  everywhere. 

Fkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  4 oz.  40c;  lb. 
$1.25. 


BUSSELL’S  GEM  — Select 

Strain.  — A new,  medium-sized, 
oval  variety,  well  ribbed  and 
covered  with  a fine  grayish  net- 
ting and  having  reddish  orange 
flesh  of  fine,  spicy  flavor,  sweet 
and  delicious,  distinct  flavor. 
There  is  a growing  demand  here 
for  the  fine-grained,  smooth, 
salmon,  red-fleshed  Muskmelons. 

Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  4 oz.  40c;  lb. 
$1.25. 


Netted  Bock — Bocky  Pord 


THE  HOODOO. — One  of  the  best  of  recent 
introductions.  It  is  early  and  prolific.  The 
fruit  is  of  medium  size,  the  seed  cavity  very 
small,  the  rind  very  thin,  indeed,  and  the 
edible  fleshy  part  thick  and  meaty.  It  is 
of  orange  or  salmon  color,  the  type  much 
preferred  now;  but  its  great  charm  is  its 
flavor,  which  is  par  excellence.  Test  it. 

Pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c;  4 oz.  60c;  lb.  $2.00 

MONTBEAL  IMPBOVED  NUTMEG. — Val- 
ued for  its  size  and  delicious  flavor.  Round 
in  shape,  with  remarkably  thick  green  flesh. 
One  of  our  handsomest  varieties. 

Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  4 oz.  40c;  lb.  $1.25 

OSAGE,  OB  MILLEB’S  CBEAM,— Medium 
to  large,  flesh  thick,  deep  salmon,  of  excel- 
lent quality,  rich  and  sweet;  skin  dark 
green,  slightly  netted  and  ribbed.  A favor- 
ite variety  for  the  later  markets. 

Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  4 oz.  40c;  lb.  $1.25 


LABGE  YELLOW  CANT ALOUPE.— A dis- 
tinct type  and  very  popular  with  all  who 
have  tried  it.  The  fruit  is  large,  oblong, 
slightly  ribbed  and  coarsely  netted.  The 
flesh  is  light  yellowish  green,  very  sweet, 
crisp  and  delicious. 

Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  4 oz.  40c;  lb.  $1.25 


Golden  Beauty  Cassaba 

Pall  and  Winter  Muskmelons 

Skin  wrinkled,  flesh  thick,  excellent  fla- 
vor and  fine  aroma.  When  nearly  ripe  pick 
and  stow  away  in  a cool,  dark  place  until 
the  rind  becomes  slightly  softened  and 
moist.  Melons  will  actually  keep  until  Feb- 
ruary. Pkt.  10c ; oz.  20c;  4 oz.  60c;  lb.  $2.00 


WATERMELON 


Boutledge’s  Oregon  Prize 


Citron,  Bed  Seeded. — Flesh  white  and  solid, 
used  exclusively  for  pickles  and  preserves. 

Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  4 oz.  35c 


ROUTLEDGE’S  OREGON  PRIZE 

We  offer  this  new  Melon  with  the  assur- 
ance that  it  is  not  only  remarkably  early,  but 
as  sweet,  delicate  and  melting  in  flavor  as 
any  variety  grown. 

The  flesh  is  of  a deep  scarlet;  rind  thin, 
and  on  this  account  is  not  a particularly 
good  shipping  sort,  but  is  emphatically  the 
variety  for  home  use  and  sale.  It  will  ripen 
in  altitudes  where  it  has  not  been  thought 
possible  to  mature  a good  watermelon. 

Pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c;  '/4  lb.  60c;  lb.  $2.00 

COLE'S  EABLY. — One  of  the  best  early 
sorts;  medium  size,  green  skin  and  red 
flesh.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  4 oz.  35c;  lb.  $1.25 

KLECKLEY’S  SWEET 

Unsurpassed  for  home  use  or  near  markets. 
Vine  vigorous  and  productive;  fruit  of  me- 
dium size,  oval;  color  dark  green;  flesh  very 
bright,  rich  red  and  exceedingly  sweet. 

Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  4 oz.  35c;  lb.  $1.25 

Cuban  Queen.  — A very  vigorous  grower; 
early,  very  solid  and  heavy;  of  most  deli- 
cious flavor. 

Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  4 oz.  35c 


Seed  and  Beference  Tables,  Amount  to  Plant,  etc.,  see  complete  reference  tables  inside 
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MUSHROOM  SPAWN 

LAMBERT’S  PURE  CULTURE  SPAWN. — 

Mushrooms  may  be  grown  in  any  place 
where  conditions  of  temperature  and  moist- 
ure are  favorable.  A shed,  cellar  or  cave 
may  be  utilized  to  advantage  for  this  pur- 
pose. It  is  essential  that  the  temperature 
be  maintained  from  53  to  60  degrees  F., 
and  that  the  moisture  be  properly  regu- 
lated. Lambert’s  Pure  Culture  Spawn  is 
far  superior  to  the  old-style  varieties,  and 
much  better  results  can  be  obtained  from 
its  use.  The  bricks  should  be  broken  into 
pieces  about  two  inches  square  and  planted 
from  10  inches  to  a foot  apart.  Bricks 
weigh  from  18  to  20  ounces.  A brick  will 
spawn  10  square  feet  of  bed.  With  Lam- 
bert’s Pure  Culture  Spawn  it  is  impossible 
to  raise  poisonous  mushrooms. 

DIRECT  SPAWN — Latest  and  best.  Mam- 
moth White,  Cream  White  or  Bohemian 
Brown. 

Price,  per  brick,  not  prepaid,  25c;  10 

bricks,  $2.35;  add  postage  at  rate  of  1\ 
lbs.  per  brick.  Write  for  quantity  price. 


MUSTARD 

The  leaves  of  mustard  make  excellent 
greens  of  sharp,  pungent  flavor,  and  are 
cooked  the  same  as  spinach  or  beet  leaves. 

SOUTHERN  GIANT  CURLED.— Large  va- 
riety, forming  a great  mass  of  beautiful 
leaves,  which  are  ruffled  and  finely  curled 
on  the  edges;  hardy,  vigorous,  highly  recom- 
mended. Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  4 oz.  40c;  lb.  $1.25 

Ostrich  Plume 

Leaves  dark  green,  beautifully  curled  and 
plume-like.  Very  vigorous  and  productive, 
stands  well.  Of  distinctive  flavor;  su- 
perior to  spinach  for  greens  and  excellent 
for  Sctlsid 

Pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c;  4 oz.  60c;  lb.  $1.50 

White  English. — Light  green  variety;  ten- 
der leaves;  seed  light  yellow. 


Pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  4 oz.  25c;  lb.  65c 


Routledge  Prize  Taker  (see  next  page). 


Mushrooms. 

MUSHROOM  CULTURE We  have  a 32- 

page  booklet  on  Mushroom  Culture,  nicely 
illustrated,  for  25c,  postpaid.  Free  with  an 
order  for  10  bricks. 


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IMPROVED  DWARF  GREEN.  -Very  pro- 
ductive;  long,  slender  green  pods. 

Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  4 oz.  30c 

ONION  SETS 

BOTTOM  ONION  SETS.  — These  small 
onions  are  grown  from  seed  that  have  been 
sown  too  thick  to  attain  a large  size.  The 
small  onions  (about  ^4-inch  in  diameter) 
thus  obtained  are  planted  out  and  are  ready 
in  a short  time  to  pull  as  green  onions  for 
the  table. 

Per  lb.  25c;  not  postpaid  20c  or  3 lbs  50c. 
Write  for  quantity  prices. 

TOP  SETS. — Lb.  30c;  not  postpaid  20c. 

SHALLOTS. — Valuable  for  bunching  or  for 
an  early  crop.  Each  bulb  makes  from  .3  to  5 
green  onions. 

Per  lb.  30c;  4 lbs.  $1.00,  prepaid 

ONION 

Highest  Quality — True  Seed 

Extra  Early  Red  Flat 

The  first  Red  Onion  to  ripen.  A medium- 
sized, flat  variety;  an  abundant  producer  and 
very  uniform  in  shape  and  size;  fine  grained, 
mild  flavored,  and  comes  into  use  nearly  two 
weeks  earlier  than  the  Large  Red  Wethers- 
field; very  desirable  for  early  market  use. 

Pkt.  10c;  oz.  35c;  4 oz.  $1.25;  lb.  $3.50 

YELLOW  DANVERS. — A popular  and  well- 
known  variety.  Earlier  and  flatter  than 
Yellow  Globe.  Excellent  for  bunching  green. 

Pkt.  10c;  oz.  35c;  4 oz.  $1.25;  lb.  $3.50 


DON’T 


Practice  false  economy  by  buying  low-priced  seeds.  New-crop  seeds  are  the 
shortest  ever  known  this  year.  Low  prices  means  old  seed.  Be  careful. 


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NOTE.— NEW  CROP  ONION  SEED  is  very 
short.  Beware  of  LOW  PRICED  SEED  this 
year,  for  it  will  necessarily  mean  OLD  SEED. 

Oregon  Yellow  Danvers 


Oregon  Yellow  Danvers  Onion. 


This  is  the  variety 
planted  almost  entirely  in 
the  Northwest,  particu- 
larly in  Oregon.  The  larg- 
est crops  of  onions  and 
the  best  keepers,  bringing 
the  highest  prices  in  the 
Pacific  Coast  and  Middle 
Western  markets,  are  the 
Oregon  Yellow  Danvers. 
The  bulbs  are  uniformly 
large,  three-quarters  globe 
shape,  with  small  necks. 
It  is  the  earliest,  largest 
in  size,  most  perfect  in 
shape,  the  largest  cropper 
and  the  best  keeper,  and 
as  a market  or  table  onion 
cannot  be  excelled.  Our 
seed  is  grown  specially  for 
us  by  the  best  onion  seed 
growers  in  Oregon.  No 
onion  grower  can  afford 
to  plant  anything  inferior 
when  such  seeds  can  be 
obtained  at  the  following 
prices: 

Pkt.  10c;  oz.  50c;  4 oz. 
$1.50;  lb.  $5.00. 


Routledge  Prize  Taker 

This  onion  has  become  a great  favorite  on 
account  of  its  large  size  and  great  solidity. 
It  is  perfectly  globe-shaped,  with  straw-col- 
ored skin;  the  necks  are  very  small  and  the 
onions  always  ripen  up  hard.  An  excellent 
keeper,  exceedingly  fine,  mild  flavor  and  a 
very  popular  variety. 

Pkt.  10c;  oz.  50c;  4 oz.  $1.50;  lb.  $5.00 

Yellow  Globe  Danvers 

One  of  the  most  extensively  used  yellow 
onions.  Bulbs  of  good  size,  uniformly  globe- 
shaped,  with  small  neck,  and  ripen  very 
evenly.  Flesh  white,  crisp  and  of  mild  and 
excellent  flavor.  An  enormous  yielder  and  a 
fine  keeper.  We  offer  a select  strain,  unsur- 
passed. 

Pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c;  4 oz.  $1.25;  lb.  $4.25 

Large  Red  Wethersfield 

The  Standard  variety  of  the  red  onions. 
Of  large  size,  half  globe,  a heavy  yielder, 
and  one  of  the  best  for  keeping.  Skin  & 
deep  purplish  red,  smooth  and  glossy;  will 
do  better  on  fair  upland  soil  than  most  vari- 
eties; flpsh  white,  rather  strong. 

Pkt.  10c;  oz.  35c;  4 oz.  $1.25;  lb.  $3.75 

Crystal  White  Wax 

A large,  pure  white,  flat  onion.  During 
the  last  few  years  it  has  become  very  popu- 
lar. Extremely  early  and  one  of  the  mildest 
and  sweetest  of  all.  It  is  very  fine  for  slic- 
ing. the  color  being  so  clear  and  pure.  We 
offer  the  genuine  true  seed. 

Pkt.  15c;  oz.  60c;  4 oz.  $1.75 

Australian  Brown 

Its  remarkable  keeping  qualities  and  hand- 
some appearance  makes  it  very  desirable. 


Salem,  Ore.,  Jan.  26,  1917. 
Routledge  Seed  & Floral  Co., 

Gentlemen : I was  well  pleased  with  the 

quality  of  the  vegetables  from  the  seed  which 
you  sent  me  last  year,  hence  this  order. 

Yours  very  truly, 

C.  M.  INMAN. 
Eugene,  Ore.,  Jan.  23,  1917. 
Routledge  Seed  c£-  Floral  Co., 

Gentlemen : I have  received  your  catalog. 

Your  seeds  gave  perfect  satisfaction  last  year. 

Yours  very  truly, 

J.  D.  MYERS. 


Resembles  the  Yellow  Danvers  in  general 
appearance,  but  has  a clear,  amber-brown 
skin.  It  matures  early,  ripens  uniformly 

and  is  a good,  long  keeper. 

Pkt.  10c;  oz.  35c;  4 oz.  $1.25;  lb.  $3.50 

Southport  White  Globe 

An  enormous  yielder  and  superb  keeper; 
perfect  globe-shaped,  very  large,  clear  white 
skin  and  considered  one  of  the  handsomest 
varieties  grown.  Planted  extensively  by 

market  gardeners  for  green  onions. 

Pkt.  15c;  oz.  60c;  4 oz.  $1.75;  lb.  $6.00 

WHITE  PORTUGAL  or  Silverskin 

The  finest  flavored  of  all  the  white- 
skinned  onions.  Quite  early,  half-globe 

shaped,  a fine  cropper;  very  firm  and  an  ex- 
cellent keeper.  Planted  thickly  in  broad 

drills  makes  fine  pickling  onions. 

Pkt.  15c;  oz.  50c;  4 oz.  $1.50;  lb.  $5.50 

WHITE  BARLETTA— Queen 

An  early  white  variety;  prized  for  home 
gardens  and  pickling  on  account  of  its  small 
size.  White  Portugal  is  a much  better 
keeper.  (Very  short  crop.) 

Pkt.  15c;  oz.  50c 


DO  YOU  SEND  EAST  for  your  Seeds?  It’s  bad  policy.  Spend  your  money  on  this  Coast. 
Here’s  where  you  sell  your  products.  Our  Seeds  ar©  highest  quality. 


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‘'‘Highest  Quality”  GARDEN  PEAS  Hand  Picked 

There  is  a vast  difference  in  “strains”  of  garden  peas.  Yon  will  find  our  stock  “very- 
superior,”  healthy,  vigorous  and  true,  much  better  than  the  average  seed  sold  by  wholesale 
seed  dealers  and  jobbers.  Try  them  if  you  want  “Highest  Quality.” 

Packet  and  single  pound  prices  only  are  prepaid.  Add  postage  to  10-lb.  prices  if  wanted 
by  mail.  WRITE  TOR  QUANTITY  PRICES. 


ALASKA. — An  extra  early,  exceedingly 
hardy  pea.  Pods  of  perfect  shape,  well  filled 
with  smooth  peas  of  unrivaled  quality. 
Height  2yz  feet.  Can  be  planted  much  earlier 
than  wrinkled  peas. 

Large  pkt.  15c;  lb.  35c;  10  lbs.  $3.00 

AMERICAN  WONDER. — Well  known  and 
very  popular;  extra  early,  productive  and 
good  flavor;  grows  10  inches  high. 

Pkt.  15c;  lb.  35c;  10  lbs.  $2.75 


R.  R.’s  Prosperity 

The  Earliest  Large  Podded,  Sweet  Garden 
Pea  to  date. 

It  is  hardy  and  can  be  planted  fully  as 
early  as  Alaska. 

This  grand,  large  podded,  extremely  early, 
prolific  variety,  is  vigorous  and  robust; 
height  3 x/2  to  4 feet;  only  a few  days  later 
than  the  earliest  smooth  sorts. 

The  pods  are  very  large,  and  are  invaria- 
bly well  filled  with  from  8 to  10  sweet, 
luscious,  tender,  wrinkled  peas  of  large  size 
and  delicious  flavor. 

The  peas  remain  tender  and  sweet  for 
some  time  after  they  are  large  enough  to 
use.  Its  heavy  yield  and  excellent  quality 
makes  it  a most  profitable  market  variety. 

Large  pkt.  15c;  lb.  40c;  10  lbs.  $3.00;  25 
lbs.  $6.25. 


Duke’s  Delight 

A very  dwarf,  extra  early  delicious  pea 
of  great  merit. 

Our  regular  customers  are  now  demand- 
ing it  in  preference  to  American  Wonder, 
Notts  and  Gem  varieties. 

Duke’s  Delight  easily  outclasses  these  old 
popular  kinds  in  productiveness,  size  and 
fullness  of  pods,  color,  sweetness  and  fla- 
vor. The  sturdy,  stocky,  healthy  vines 
grow  about  12  to  14  inches  high.  Every 
grower  praises  it.  Read  reports,  we  receive 
many  like  them. 

Large  pkt.  15c;  lb.  40c;  10  lbs.  $3.25; 
25  lbs.  $7.25. 

GOOD  LUCK— Te-a-wha 

You  will  certainly  be  delighted  with  this 
new  variety.  Sturdy,  dark  green  vines,  2 feet 
high,  covered  with  large  pods  containing  9 
to  11  superb  flavored  peas  that  retain  their 
color  and  flavor  longer  than  most  kinds. 
Ten  days  later  than  Duke’s  Delight.  Excel- 
lent for  the  home  or  market  gardens. 

Large  pkt.  15c;  lb.  35c;  10  lbs.  $2.75 


SUTTON’S  EXCELSIOR 

This  handsome  wrinkled  Pea  is  so  hardy 
that  it  may  safely  be  planted  as  early  as 
Alaska.  The  plants  are  dwarf,  sturdy,  very 
stout,  exceedingly  productive  and  the  “qual- 
ity” is  all  that  could  be  desired.  The  pods 
are  large  for  so  dwarf  a variety  and  always 
well  filled.  Improvement  over  Notts  Ex- 
celsior, Premium  and  Little  Gem. 

Large  pkt.  15c;  lb.  35c;  10  lbs.  $2.75;  25 
lbs.  $6.25;  100  lbs.  $22.50. 


Be  sure  you  read  about  Mulford’s  Culture 
and  improves  the  soil.  (See  page  37.)  Plant  e: 
time  for  a succession  of  prime  pods. 


Duke’s  Delight. 


Kootenai,  Idaho,  July  14,  1917. 
Routledge  Seed  & Floral  Co., 

Gentlemen:  My  ‘'Duke’s  Delight ” Peas  are 

simply  delicious,  and  will  surely  want  more 
next  year!  All  the  other  seeds  came  up  good, 
and  our  garden  is  the  best  looking  one  for 
miles  around. 

Yours  very  sincerely, 

EDW.  ANDERSON. 


Salem,  Ore.,  June  26,  1917. 
Routledge  Seed  & Floral  Co., 

Gentlemen:  Enclosed  herewith  you  have 

money  order  for  which  please  send  me  p.  d.  q. 
some  more  of  those  “Dukes”  Delight  Peas.  We 
are  using  them  now  and  they  are  the  best  ever. 
Will  have  to  dig  up  some  other  garden  truck 
to  make  room  for  them,  but  they  are  worth  it. 

Yours  very  truly, 

C.  O.  RICE. 


Sherwood  (King  Edward) 

A splendid  new  pea,  produces  in  great 
profusion  the  largest  pods  of  any  early 
dwarf  variety  and  the  pods  are  filled  with 
8 to  10  large  deep-colored  peas  of  the  most 
delicious  flavor  temd  quality.  Very  hardy. 

Large  pkt.  15c;  lb.  35c;  10  lbs.  $2.75;  25 
lbs.  $6.75;  100  lbs.  $25.00. 


Routledge  Prize 

Largest  pods,  sweetest  peas,  most  pro- 
ductive main  crop  variety.  SEE  PAGE  26. 


for  inoculating  pea  seed.  Increases  the  yield 
ctra  early,  early  and  late  varieties  all  at  same 


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Highest  Quality  Garden  Peas — Continued 

Remember,  a little  extra  cost  at  planting-  time  will  bring-  “dollars"  or  greater  satisfaction 
at  harvest  time.  Packet  and  single  pound  prices  only  prepaid.  Write  for  quantity  price. 

BURPEE’S  “BLUE  BANTAM” 

Unequaled  for  extreme  earliness,  superb 
quality,  and  unusual  productiveness.  The 
dwarf  vigorous  vines  average  15  inches  in 
height  and  carry  really  enormous  crops  of 
large,  deep  bluislr-green  pods.  The  hand- 
some pointed  pods  average  4 inches  long  and 
are  tightly  packed  with  extra  large,  deep 
bluish-green  peas  of  most  luscious  flavor. 

Large  pkt.  15c;  lb.  40c;  10  lbs.  $3.25 


LITTLE  MARVEL 

An  extremely  valuable  variety,  especially 
suited  to  small  home  gardens,  and  early  mar- 
ket. It  matures  very  early  and  produces 
large  crops.  Vines  15  to  18  inches  high. 
The  pods  are  dark  green,  good  size,  produced 
in  pairs  and  are  closely  filled  with  6 to  7 
peas  of  extra  fine  flavor. 

Large  pkt.  15c;  lb.  40c;  10  lbs.  S3.00 


Gladstone. 


Richard  Seddon 

The  pods  are  deep  green,  crowded  with 
from  7 to  9 large  peas  of  very  fine  color 
and  flavor.  An  extremely  early  type,  matur- 
ing only  a week  later  than  the  Alaska,  when 
sown  at  the  same  time.  A splendid  all- 
around  early  dwarf  variety.  On  account  of 
its  immense  productivity,  eveness  of  matur- 
ity, compact  well  filled  pods  and  excellent 
color  and  quality,  it  is  especially  desirable 
for  canning-  purposes. 

Large  pkt.  15c;  lb.  30c;  10  lbs.  $2.50;  25 
lbs.  $5.75. 

DWARF  TELEPHONE— Daisy 

A splendid  mid-season  variety,  growing 
only  about  18  inches  in  height;  'vines  very 
stout  and  bear  a good  crop  of  large,  well- 
filled,  bright  green  pods.  The  pods  aver- 
age 5 inches  in  length,  containing  7 to  9 
large  peas  which  are  tender  and  sweet.  A 
popular  sort. 

Large  Pkt.  15c;  lb.  35c;  10  lbs.  $2.50;  25 
lbs.  $5.50;  100  lbs.  $20.00. 

Gradus 

Extra  early.  This  popular  large-podded 
wrinkled  pea  of  finest  quality  matures  pods 
only  two  or  three  days  later  than  the 
small-podded  round-seeded  extra  earlies. 
Vines  four  feet  high.  It  produces  uni- 
formly large  pods,  measuring  from  four  to 
four  and  a half  inches  in  length,  nearly 
round,  and  well  filled  with  very  large, 
handsome  peas  of  the  finest  flavor. 

Large  pkt.  15c;  lb.  30c;  10  lbs.  $2.50;  25 
lbs.  $5.50;  100  lbs.  $20.00. 

Gladstone 

A grand  new  second-early;  productive  of 
large,  luscious,  wrinkled  peas. 

A new  English  variety  of  “highest  qual- 
ity." Aside  from  Routledge  Prize  it  cannot 
be  excelled'  for  a main  crop  variety.  The 
strong,  sturdy  vines  grow  about  3*6  feet  and 
are  simply  covered  with  extra  large,  long, 
pointed  and  curved  pods,  that  are  always  full 
to  the  end  of  large,  rich,  luscious  peas,  the 
like  of  which  the  average  garderner  has 
never  tasted.  Try  it:  vou  will  be  delighted. 

Pkt.  15c;  lb.  30c;  10  lbs.  $2.50;  25  lbs.  S5.50 

IMPROVED  STRATEGEM 

A very  productive  semi-dwarf  variety  with 
large  leaves  and  large  pods.  The  peas  are 
dark  green,  wrinkled,  and  large.  It  is  planted 
in  large  quantities  by  gardeners  for  market. 

In  quality  it  is  unsurpassed,  the  peas  when 
cooked  be.ng  of  the  most  delicious  sweetness. 

Large  pkt.  15c;  lb.  30c;  10  lbs.  $2.50;  25 
lbs.  $5.50 ; 100  lbs.  S20.00. 

DWARF  SUGAR— EDIBLE  PODS 

A great  favorite  with  many.  In  the  Edible- 
Poddt  d or  Sugar  Peas  the  pods  are  gathered, 
broken  and  cooked  like  string-beans  when 
the  peas  start  to  develop  in  the  pod  or  have 
reached  about  half  their  full  size.  Dwarf 
Sugar  grows  about  2 feet  in  height,  produc- 
ing a heavy  crop  of  small  flat  pods  about  3 
inches  in  length. 

Large  pkt.  15c;  lb.  35c;  10  lbs.  $3.00 


Special  Pea  Offer 


'io  give  you  a continuous  supply  of  delicious  peas  at  a snecial  pr  ce, 
we  offer  1 large  packet  of  DUKE’S  DELIGHT.  SHERWOOD,  GOOD 
LUCK.  DWARF  TELEPHONE  'all  dwarf  kinds!  for  only  50c,  or  1 lb. 
each  S1.25  postpaid;  or  R.  R.’S  PROSPERITY.  GLADSTONE  and 
ROUTLEDGE  PRIZE  < all  tall  kinds)  for  only  35c,  or  1 lb.  each  S1.00, 
postpaid. 


Market  Gardeners  who  buy  Peas  in  quantity  should  write  us  for  prices,  stating  variety 
and  amount  wanted.  Single  pound  prices  only  are  prepaid.  See  notes  top  of  page  24. 


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Peas — Continued — Large  Podded,  Late  or  Main  Crop 

Packet  and  single  pound  prices  only  postpaid.  Special  quantity  price  on  request 


Routledge  Prize 

A new,  sweet,  wrinkled, 
mammoth  podded  Pea  of  extra 
value. 

This  re-selected  new  strain, 
grown  especially  for  us  in  New 
Zealand,  will  be  found  true  to 
name.  A sturdy,  healthy 
grower.  Vines  and  pods  are 
a deep,  rich  green.  A bushel 
of  Routledge  Prize  pods  will 
shell  out  nearly  twice  as  many 
peas  as  a bushel  of  Telephone. 
The  vines  are  enormously  pro- 
ductive, being  completely  cov- 
ered with  immense  long  pods, 
well  filled  with  from  .8  to  11 
large  peas  of  the  richest  fla- 
vor. This  variety  grows  about 
4 feet  high  and  as  an  abund- 
ant cropper  is  superior  to  all 
other  sorts. 

Nothing  in  the  line  of  peas 
excells  the  Routledge  Prize  in 

richness,  sweetness  and  flavor. 

We  are  sure  our  customers 
will  agree  with  us  after  test- 
ing this  new  pea.  Try  them 
and  report  results  if  you  will. 

Large  pkt.  15c;  lb.  40c;  10 
lbs.  $3.25;  25  lbs.  $7.50. 

Gaston,  Ore.,  Feb.  8,  1917. 
Routledge  Seed  & Floral  Co., 

Dear  Sirs:  Routledge' s Prize 

Peas  sure  were  fine;  never  saw 
Peas  bear  so  and  the  pods  were 
full  of  large,  fine-flavored  peas. 

We  must  have  some  more  of 
those  Peas. 

Yours  truly, 

W.  W.  EARL . 

Grangeville,  Ida.,  Feb.  26,  1917. 
Routledge  Seed  & Floral  Co., 
Gentlemen:  I suppose  my  re- 

port on  the  Routledge  Prize  Peas 
is  too  1frte  for  your  catalog.  They 
are  vei *y  good,  and  fine  flavor, 
but  late  in  bearing,  but  that 
makes  them  desirable  as  they 
come  after  the  others  are  gone. 
The  Dwarf  Sugar,  Edible  Pods , 
are  sure  a good  bearer. 

Very  truly  yours, 
JOHANNES  BOOGAARD . 

Telephone 

Routledge  Prize.  One  of  the  most  popular  and 
largest  peas  we  have.  Vines 
attain  a height  of  4%  feet,  bearing  profusely  the 
extra  long,  handsome  pods;  tender,  sweet  and  su- 
perb flavor.  We  offer  a very  carefully  rogued, 
select  strain  of  unusual  merit. 

Large  pkt.  15c;  lb.  30c;  10  lbs.  $2.50;  25  lbs.  $5.75 


See  Page  37. 


PARSLEY 

CHAMPION  MOSS  CURLED.— An  English  strain,  with 
beautiful  moss-curled  foliage;  vigorous  grower. 

Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  4 oz.  40c;  lb.  $1.25 

ARLINGTON  EXTRA  CURLED.— Very  choice  strain, 
having  the  greatest  possible  curl  to  the  leaves  and  the 
darkest  green  color;  a very  vigorous  grower;  will  stand 
heat  and  drought  better  than  any  other. 

Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  4 oz.  40c;  lb.  $1.25 

PLAIN  LEAP. — Single-leaved  variety,  very  fine  and 
excellent  flavor.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  4 oz.  35c;  lb.  $1.00 


Parsley  Leaf. 


TREAT  your  PEAS,  BEANS  and  SWEET  PEAS  with  Mulford’s  Nitrogerm  Cultures.. 
Makes  them  healthy  and  vigorous,  insures  a full  crop.  See  page  37. 


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Sweet  Marrow  Parsnips. 


PEPPER 

Plant  seed  early  in  the  spring;  culture 
same  as  for  tomatoes.  Plants  in  season.  See 

Vegetable  Plant  List,  page  35. 

Royal  King 

An  ideal  market  variety,  bringing  the 
highest  prices  on  account  of  its  shape,  color 
and  thick  meat,  which  is  as  thick  again  as 
any  other  large  Bell  type.  It  is  perfectly 
sweet  and  free  from  pungency.  A heavy 
cropper  and  a good  shipper.  Ruby  red  when 
ripe.  Pkt.  15c;  oz.  75c;  4-oz.  S2.50 

Pimiento — Perfection 

This  is  a sweet  Pepper — one  which  you 
will  enjoy  eating  in  salad,  either  fresh  or 
canned.  Gardeners  are  planting  Pimiento 

largely.  Quite  large,  top  shaped,  very 

thick  flesh  and  wonderful  mild  flavor. 

Pkt.  15c;  oz.  75c 


Chinese  Giant 

The  largest  of  all  the  peppers,  very  sweet 
and  mild.  Brilliant,  glossy  scarlet  when 
ripe.  Excellent  for  stuffing.  Pkt.  15c;  oz.  90c 

RUBY  KIN  G. — Plants  grow  2 feet  high 
and  bear  a fine  crop  of  handsome,  extra 
large,  scarlet  fruits.  The  flesh  is  quite  thick, 
sweet,  and  mild.  Especially  fine  for  man- 
goes. Pkt.  15c;  oz.  75c 

LARGE  BELL  OR  BULL  NOSE.  — The 

plants  are  vigorous,  compact  and  very*  pro- 
ductive, early  and  mild,  fruit  large,  bright 
crimson  when  ripe.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  65c 

RED  CHILI. — A small,  pointed,  bright 
red  variety.  The  pods  are  used  in  making 
chili  and  pepper  sauce,  and  are  very  pun- 
gent and  hot;  very  productive. 

Pkt.  10c;  oz.  75c 

CAYENNE. — Long,  red,  pointed  pods;  very 
strong  and  used  largely  for  making  pepper 
sauce;  popular  variety.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  65c 

CHERRY  RED.  — Rich,  glossy.  scarlet 
fruit  at  maturity;  small,  smooth  and  round; 
of  dwarf  habit.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  65c 


PARSNIP 

While  highly  appreciated  for  the  table  the 
gTeat  value  of  the  parsnip  for  stock  feeding 
is  but  little  known.  The  roots  are  very  rich 
In  saccharine  food,  adding  to  the  richness  of 
the  milk  when  freshly  dug  and  fed  to  cows. 

Culture. — Sow  as  early  in  the  spring  as 
the  weather  will  admit  in  drills  IS  Inches 
apart  and  V*-inch  deep,  in  a rich,  deep  soil; 
thin  out  3 to  6 inches  apart  in  the  rows. 
The  quality  of  the  roots  is  improved  by 
leaving  them  in  the  ground  over  winter  for 
spring  use. 

Sweet  Marrow 

This  fine  new  parsnip  of  English  origin  is 
offered  with  full  confidence  that  it  will  be- 
come a prime  favorite  with  all  who  use  it. 
It  is  very  fine  grained  and  exceedingly 
sweet,  while  the  peculiar  “parsnip”  flavor  is 
fully  preserved.  The  roots  are  unusually 
smooth  and  attractive  in  appearance.  The 
best  of  all  parsnips  for  the  private  or  mar- 
ket gardens. 

Pkt,  10c;  oz.  20c;  4 oz.  60c;  lb.  S1.75 

HOLLOW  CROWN. — The  most  popular  va- 
riety; medium  length  roots,  very  smooth  and 
of  the  finest  quality.  Derives  its  name  from 
a depression  at  top  of  crown  or  root;  very 
fine  table  sort. 

Pkt.  5c;  oz.  20c;  4 oz.  50c;  lb.  SI. 60 

PEANUTS 

As  we  have  had  many  calls  for  peanuts 
for  planting  and  know  that  they  do  fairly 
well  in  the  Xorthwest,  we  offer  two  good 
kinds. 

Culture. — Remove  the  shell  carefully  so 
as  not  to  break  the  skin  and  plant  10 
inches  apart  in  rows,  cover  2 inches.  Warm, 
sandy,  rich  loam  soil  is  best.  When  grown, 
pull  up  and  dry  in  the  sun. 

IVERSON'S  IMPROVED.  — Early,  large 
and  productive,  yielding  few  imperfect 
pods  and.  less  “pops”  than  any  other  sort. 

Pkt.  10c;  lb.  40c 

EARLY  SPANISH.— Although  small,  this 
variety  is  especially  adapted  to  the  north. 
Yields  heavily,  pods  soiid  and  unusually 
well  filled.  Sweeter  and  more  delicious 
than  the  larger  varieties.  Pkt.  10c;  lb.  40c 


POSTPAID — All  seeds  in  packets  and  single  pounds  are  postpaid.  You  cant  afford  to 
send  East.  We  save  you  time*  and  money. 


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Routledge  Seed  & Floral  Co.’s 

PURE  SEED  POTATOES 


We  offer  a few  varieties  of  special  merit  that  we  recom- 
mend to  our  friends  and  customers.  We  think  *it  is  folly  to 
plant  ordinary  or  common  stock.  Many  gardeners  insist  or 
the  best  vegetable  seeds,  but  plant  any  old  kind  of  potatoes 
Last  spring  on  account  of  shortage  and  high  prices,  mosi 
anything  that  looked  like  a potato  was  planted  and  the  re- 
sults disappointed  thousands  of  planters.  Buy  our  pedigreed 
select  seed  potatoes  this  year  and  secure  a real  crop. 


Digging  and  inspecting  a 40-acre  field  of  our  “Pride  of  Multnomah.”  Illustration  from 
photographs  made  by  the  writer.  Considering  the  season,  this  field  certainly  produced  a 
phenomenal  yield  of  95  per  cent  select,  salable  potatoes.  This  proves  that  hill-selected, 
disease-free,  improved  potatoes  are  the  only  profitable  kind  to  plant. 


ABOUT  FBI CBS. — Prices  are  subject  to  important  market  changes.  Ask  for  quotations 


on  larger  lots.  Good,  true,  healthy  stock  of  the  best  named  Seed  Potatoes  are  never  plentiful 


and  are  always  in  demand.  Order  early  and  get  our  own  contract-inspected  stock. 


TWO  EXTREMELY  EARLY  POTATOES 


Irish  Cobbler 


“Earliest  of  All” 

Its  quick  growth  and  early 
maturity,  combined  with  its 
excellent  cooking  qualities 
makes  it  very  valuable.  Sum- 
mer drought  does  not  affect  it, 
for  its  growth  is  complete  be- 
fore it  can  be  injured.  Plant 
early  to  obtain  large  size. 
Ready  for  the  table  nine  weeks 
from  planting,  and  fully  ma- 
tured in  12  weeks. 


Irish  Cobbler,  Extra  Quality 


One  of  the  first  varieties  of  potatoes  to  be 
ready  for  market,  and  therefore  always  commands 
a good  price.  The  skin  is  smooth  and  white, 
sometimes  finely  netted,  which  is  an  indication 
of  good  quality;  eyes  are  strong  and  well  devel- 
oped. The  flesh  is  white  and  of  fine  flavor  and 
quality,  even  when  used  very  small.  Tubers  grow 
to  good  size  very  quickly.  Excellent  keepers. 
Vines  sturdy,  stocky  and  healthy.  Always  in  big 
demand.  Can  be  planted  close. 

Price,  not  prepaid;  add  post- 
age if  wanted  by  mail:  1 lb. 

10c;  5 lbs.  30c;  10  lbs.  50c;  50 
lbs.  $2.00;  100  lbs.  $3.50. 


“Earliest  of  All”  is  a healthy,  vigorous  grower,  not  subject  to  blight  or  disease  and  doe& 
not  make  a second  growth.  Keeps  as  well  as  any  late  potato.  A handsome,  shallow-eyed, 
round,  slightly  flattened,  white-skinned  potato  of  the  finest  table  quality.  Price,  not  pre- 
paid, add  postage  if  wanted  by  mail:  Lb.  10c;  5 lbs.  30c;  10  lbs.  50c;  50  lbs.  $2.00;  100  lbs.  $3.50 

NOTE — We  planted  Earliest  of  All  quite  late  last  spring  and  the  tubers  are  small  on 
account  of  the  dry  summer — we  have  2 grades:  small — 1 to  2 ozs.,  excellent  for  planting 
whole,  and  medium — 2-ounce  up.  If  you  have  a choice  state  it  when  ordering. 


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PRICES. — All  potato  prices  are  subject  to  cfc.an.~e  without  notice.  Write  for  prices,  stat- 
ing quantity  wanted,  when  ready  to  buy. 


“Pride  of  Multnomah  ’ raised  from  our  “hill-selected  pedigree  stock.  Idea:  in  shape, 
heavy  and  solid:  free  from  all  disease.  The  $ sire  circle  gives  comparative  size.  This  stock 

is  worth  $5.00  a sack  for  seed  purposes.  Get  a start.  Order  early  and  be  sure. 


Early  Rose 

A great  favorite  for  many  years  on  all 
markets  and  many  growers  still  claim  that 
the  true  stock  has  never  been  excelled  in 
quality  and.  productiveness.  Potatoes  are 
long  in  shape,  good  size,  showing  trace  of 
pink  at  the  bud  end.  They  cook  mealy  and 
are  of  fine  flavor. 

Prices,  not  prepaid.  5 lbs.  25c;  10  lbs.  40c  s 
50  lbs.  S1.75;  100  lbs.  $3.00 : quantity  prices 
on  request, 

British  Queen 

A new  English  variety  of  real  merit.  Its 
great  productiveness,  large  size,  excellent 
quality,  health  and  vigor  puts  it  at  ‘'the 
top"  as  a fancy  table  and  shipping  potato. 

The  past  season  it  made  a wonderful  show- 
ing. Tubers  oblong,  slightly  flattened,  with 
white,  smooth  skin,  shallow  eyes.  A prof- 
itable main  crop  variety  you  should  try. 

Stock  limited — order  early. 

Prices,  not  postpaid-  lb.  10c;  5 lbs.  30c;  10 
lbs.  50c ; 50  lbs.  $2.00;  100  lbs.  $3.25. 

White  Rose 

A standard  market  potato.  In  great  de- 
mand by  California  buyers.  Tubers  flat- 
tened. oval,  rather  elongated-  having  few 
eyes  and  a beautiful,  creamy-white  skin.  As 
an  exhibition  variety.  White  Rose  has  won 
many  honors  at  State  Fairs.  A heavy  pro- 
ducer of  fine,  large  potatoes  very  few  small 
ones*.  It  makes  a vigorous,  rapid  growth 
and  can  be  used  quite  early. 

Prices,  not  prepaid.  Ib.  10c;  5 lbs.  30c;  10 
lbs.  50c:  50  lbs,  $2.00:  100  lbs.  $3.50. 

American  Wonder 

One  of  the  best  all-around  white  potatoes, 
very  popular  for  early  main  crop.  A strong 
grower  and  a great  producer:  tubers  white, 
uniform  in  size,  elongated-  of  excellent 
quality. 

Price,  not  prepaid:  5 lbs.  25c:  10  lbs.  40c: 
50  lbs.  Sl-50;  100  lbs.  $2.75;  quantity  price 
on  request. 


Pride  of  Multnomah 

Our  leading  main  crop  variety:  has  no 
equal  as  a profitable  commercial  variety. 

ibis  potato,  originating  in  Multnomah 
County,  has  made  a record  for  itself,  and  is 
in  great  demand. 

It  is  the  heaviest  yielding,  most  even 
growing  main  crop  variety.  The  skin  ;s 
smooth  and  white,  eyes  shallow,  and  cook- 
ing qualities  unexcelled,  being  fine  grained 
and  of  snowy  whiteness  either  boiled  or 
baked.  Withstands  drought  better  than  most 
varieties.  We  offer  hand-selected  stock  from 
our  expert  grower.  < See  illustration.* 

The  original  stock  of  Multnomah,  we 
thought,  had  a tendency  to  grow  too  long 
and  pointed,  and  we  have  hill-selected  to 
get  a shorter,  thicker,  heavier  type  that 
ships  and  handles  better,  the  “Ideal  Type” 
that  brings  the  “fancy  prices.*’ 

Price,  not  prepaid-  add  postage  if  wanted 
by  parcel  post-  5 lbs.  30c;  10  lbs.  50c:  50  lbs. 
$1.75:  100  lbs.  $3.00.  Do  you  prefer  large  or 
medium  seed  stock? 

Producer 

A large,  smooth,  oval,  white  potato  with 
shallow  eyes,  of  finest  table  quality:  will 

not  “boil  to  pieces."  and  baked  has  no  su- 
perior: it  is  a handy,  vigorous  grower  that 
earned  its  name  of  “Producer"  on  a count  of 
its  enormous  and  never- failing  yield. 

“Producer"  always  gives  a big  crop  even 
under  adverse  conditions.  “Producer*'  has 
been  such  a success  that  we  consider  it  a 
valuable  sort — especially  for  dry  or  light 
soil,  as  it  will  give  a good  yield  where  other 
varieties  would  fail. 

Price,  not  prepaid,  add  postage  if  wanted 
by  parcel  post-  5 lbs.  30c;  10  lbs.  50c:  50  lbs. 
$1.75;  100  lbs.  $3.00. 

Burbank 

A standard  commercial  variety,  but  roost 
stock  is  *nin-ojL'  We  offer  hand  selected 
stock  that  will  yield  much  heavier  than 
most. 


Prices,  not  prepaid:  5 lbs.  25c;  10  lbs.  40c: 
100  lbs.  $2.75;  quantity  price  on  request. 


TELL  ITS  w MAT  SIz.r: — We  have  most  of  our  seed  potatoes  graded  into  i sizes  small 
to  medium  and  medium  to  large.  If  you  have  & choice,  tell  us  when  you  order.  You  must 
not  expect  such  perfect  shape,  even,  smooth  potatoes  this  year  as  heretofore  as  the  grow- 
ing season  was  “dry"  and  the  one  rain  we  gat  came  just  late  enough  to  cause  the  : alf-ripe 

seed  to  swell  and  knot  or  rough  the  skin,  but  the  true  strain  is  there  and  your  crop  will  be 

all  right. 


We  sell  POTATO  PLASTERS.  PORKS.  GARDE K and  FARM  TOOLS.  Every  gardener 
needs  up-to-date  tools  and  supplies.  See  pages  119  to  124. 


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PUMPKIN 


DOUBLE  THE  YIELD  AMD  SIZE  OP  YOUR  PUMPKINS  by  using1  a handful  of  “WON- 
DER” Fertilizer  to  each  hill  and  toe  sure  you  mix  it  well  with  top  soil.  (See  page  39.) 


WINTER  LUXURY 

An  enormously  productive  variety  of 
medium  size  and  superior  keeping  quali- 
ties. Of  rounding  shape,  about  10 
inches  in  diameter;  golden  russet  color, 
finely  netted,  rich  deep  golden  flesh; 
sweet  and  tender.  By  far  the  toest  for 
pies;  try  it. 

Fkt.  10c;  oz.  20c;  4 oz.  60c;  lto.  $1.50 

SMALL  SUGAR 

Pine  grained,  very  sweet  and  excel- 
lent keeper.  Skin  deep  orange  yellow. 

Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  4 oz.  40c;  lb.  $1.25 

KING  OF  MAMMOTHS 

The  largest  of  all;  grow  this  variety  to 
win  the  prizes  at  the  fair. 

Pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c;  4 oz.  60c;  lto.  $1.50 

CONNECTICUT  FIELD 

The  best  for  field  culture  and  excel- 
lent for  stock. 

Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  4 oz.  30c;  lto.  85c 

LARGE  SWEET  CHEESE 

A popular  variety;  fruit  flattened: 
skin  mottled  light  green  and  yellow; 
flesh  yellow,  thick  and  tender;  very 
nutritious  and  of  excellent  quality;  a 
most  productive  variety. 

Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  4 oz.  40c;  lto.  $1.00 


Winter  Luxury  Pumpkin 


“Highest 

Quality” 


RADISH 


“Highest 

Quality” 


REMEMBER— For  a continuous  supply  of  crisp,  tender  Radishes,  sow  seed  every  week, 
as  they  remain  in  “prime”  condition  only  a few  days  after  attaining  full  size. 


R.  R.’s  Scarlet  Gem 

This  splendid  radish  is  the  very  finest  early  strain  of  the 
round,  bright  red  radishes.  No  other  can  surpass  its  table  excel- 
lence or  its  beauty.  The  skin  is  bright  scarlet,  flesh  pure  white, 
crisp,  tender  and  of  delicious  quality. 

Pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c;  4 oz.  60c;  lto.  $2.00 

Scarlet  Turnip,  White  Tipped  (No.  5) 

A beautiful  variety,  deep  scarlet  with  white  tip.  Very  early, 
crisp  and  delicious.  It  is  most  attractive  in  appearance  and  can- 
not fail  to  give  satisfaction;  very  popular  as  a market  sort;  very 
select  strain.  Pkt.  10c:  oz.  20c;  4 oz.  60c;  lto.  $2.00 

Early  Scarlet  Turnip 

Small  top;  of  quick  growth;  mild  and  crisp.  Very  popular. 

Pkt.  5c;  oz.  20c;  4 oz.  50c;  lto.  $1.50 

French  Breakfast  (No.  7) 

Very  popular,  crisp,  tender  and  mild;  grows  about  2 inches 
long,  stump  rooted,  tipped  white. 

Pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c;  4 oz.  50c;  lto.  $1.75 


DON’T  grow  WORM-EATEN  Radishes.  Use  “CARGO” — New  Discovery;  see  pg.  127 


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RADISH — Continued 

Rake  a liberal  amount  of  our  kiln-dried  pulverized  cow  manure  into  your  Radish  bed  if 
your  soil  is  heavy.  See  page  38. 


Scarlet  Giant  (No.  6) 

“Crimson  Giant.”  The  largest  early  scarlet 
turnip-shaped  radish.  The  flesh  is  a 
sparkling  white,  solid,  crisp,  juicy  and  are 
of  the  mildest  flavor.  The  bright,  deep 
crimson  color  of  the  skin  remains  quite 
constant.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c;  4 oz.  60c;  lb.  S2.00 

White  Icicle  (No.  3) 

This  superb  radish  is  pure  white  and  most 
attractive.  It  is  not  only  crisp  and  tender 
when  young,  but  retains  these  qualities  un- 
til the  roots  attain  large  size.  It  is  ready 
for  use  almost  as  quickly  as  the  early  tur- 
nip-shaped sorts. 

Pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c;  4 oz.  60c;  lb.  S2.00 

LONG  BRIGHTEST  SCARLET.  WRITE 
TIPPED  (No.  1). — The  brightest  and  hand- 
somest long  scarlet  radish  known.  Roots 
mature  quickly  and  continue  in  good  condi- 
tion until  full  grown.  Of  excellent  quality. 

Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  4 oz.  35c;  lb.  SI. 25 


Early  Snowball  (No.  4) 

Model  White  Box.  A grand  improvement 
on  the  White  Box  or  White  Turnip  Radish; 
very  early,  of  a clear  white  color,  solid, 
juicy,  crisp,  tender  and  unsurpassed  in 
flavor.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  4 oz.  35c;  lb.  SI. 25 

Long  Scarlet  (No.  2) 

Grows  perfectly  straight  and  smooth.  6 
to  7 inches  in  length.  Skin  scarlet,  very 
thin;  the  flesh  crisp,  brittle  and  of  de- 
lightful flavor;  the  finest  long  red  radish. 

Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  4 oz.  40c;  lb.  S1.40 

WRITE  STRASBURG. — Even  when  com- 
paratively small  this  variety  is  in  good  con- 
dition for  use,  and  continues  crisp  and  ten- 
der until  matured,  when  the  roots  are  4 to  5 
inches  long  and  about  2 inches  in  diameter. 
This  is  considered  one  of  the  best  large 
summer  sorts. 

Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  4 oz.  35c;  lb.  SI. 25 


Winter  Radishes 

The  merits  of  Winter  Radishes  are  little  appreciated.  These  grow  to  large  size  and  keep 

well  for  winter  and  spring  use.  Sow  seed  in  July  and  August.  Early  planting  is  not  advisable. 


NERIMA — Japanese  Long  White 

A late  fall  and  winter  radish  that  has 
recently  made  its  appearance  on  the  Port- 
land market  and  created  much  favorable 
comment.  It  grows  from  12  to  30  inches 
long  and  about  2 inches  in  diameter.  Skin 
white  and  smooth,  flesh  firm,  crisp,  tender 
and  mild.  Very  popular  and  in  good  de- 
mand; keeps  well  all  winter. 

Pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c;  4 oz.  60c;  lb.  S2.00 

California  Mammoth  White. — Also  called 
Chinese  White  Winter  or  Celestial.  A long, 

thick,  stump  rooted  variety.  Pure  white. 
The  flesh  is  tender  and  crisp,  keeping  well 
through  the  winter. 

Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  4 oz.  40c;  lb.  SI. 50 


SAKURAJIMA.  — Japanese  variety  that 
grows  to  an  immense  size,  almost  globe 
shaped.  The  skin  is  smooth  and  white,  and 
the  flesh  is  always  mild,  crisp  and  tender. 

Pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c;  4 oz.  60c;  lb.  S2.00 

China  Rose. — Bright  rose  color,  flesh  firm 
and  piquant;  largest  at  the  bottom.  One  of 
the  best.  Pkt.  lOe;  oz.  20c;  4 oz.  60c;  lb.  32.00 

Long  Black  Spanish. — Very  poular;  latest, 
as  well  as  the  hardiest.  Roots  of  medium 
size,  oblong,  black. 

Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  4 oz.  35c;  lb.  Sl.25 

Round  Black  Spanish.  — Three  or  four 
inches  in  diameter;  flesh  white;  good  keeper. 

Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  4 oz.  35c;  lb.  Sl.25 


Remember 


RHUBARB  OR  PIE  PLANT 

BURBANK’S  CRIMSON  WINTER.— The  new  variety,  which  has 
become  very  popular  and  profitable  to  the  grower,  has  a delicious 
fruity  flavor,  is  extremely  hardy,  very  prolific  and  very  quick  growing. 
Produces  good  stems  all  winter  and  spring. 

Pkt.  10c;  oz.  80c;  4 oz.  S2.50 

VICTORIA,  OR  MAMMOTH. — Very  large;  most  popular  variety. 

Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  4 oz.  40c;  lb.  Sl.25 

RHUBARD  ROOTS. — From  October  to  June  we  can  always  supply 
one,  two,  and  often  larger  clumps  of  Rhubard  Roots.  Customers  will 
save  much  valuable  time  by  ordering  roots  instead  of  seed.  For  prices, 
etc.,  see  page  118. 


SUNFLOWER 

Large  Russian 

This  has  very  large  single  heads  borne  at  the  top  of  a single  un- 
branched stalk  usually,  and  with  much  more  and  larger  seed  than  the 
common  sorts.  It  is  used  extensively  for  feeding  poultry.  The  plant 
often  grows  10  feet  high.  Sow  seed  as  soon  as  ground  is  fit  for  plant- 
ing corn,  in  rows  3 to  4 feet  apart  and  10  inches  apart  in  row.  Cultivate 
same  as  corn.  When  the  seed  is  ripe  and  hard,  cut  off  the  heads  and 
pile  loosely  in  an  airy  dry  place  where  they  will  soon  cure  so  as  to  be 
threshed  out  and  cleaned.  This  variety  will  yield  1000  pounds  or  more* 
of  seed  per  acre.  Some  species  are  planted  largely  in  the  flower  garden 
for  ornament.  rSee  Flower  Seeds  under  Helianthus.)  Pkt.  5c;  2 oz.  10c; 
4 oz.  20c;  lb.  35c,  postpaid;  for  larger  quantities  inquire  for  prices. 


“CARCO" 
keeps  worms 
from  Radishes. 
See  Page  37. 


Rhubarb. 


EVER  USE  A LANTERN?  If  you  do,  investigate  DAD’S  ELECTRIC — always 
ready — no  danger  from  fire;  makes  “night  time  a light  time.”  See  page  131. 


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SALSIFY  OR  VEGETABLE  OYSTER 


One  of  the  most  desirable  winter  vegetables.  The 
roots  when  cooked  are  very  palatable  and  nutritious 
and  are  served  in  a variety  of  ways.  The  flavor  is  sim- 
ilar to  oysters.  Salsify  succeeds  best  in  a light,  well 
enriched  soil,  which  should  be  stirred  to  a good  depth. 
Coarse  and  fresh  manure  should  be  avoided,  as  it  will 
surely  cause  the  roots  to  grow  uneven  and  ill-shaped. 
Sow  early  and  quite  deep,  giving  the  general  culture 
recommended  for  parsnip.  The  roots  are  perfectly 
hardy  and  may  remain  out  all  winter.  Frost  does  not 
injure  the  roots;  may  be  stored  in  a pit  or  in  a very 
cool  cellar. 

Mammoth  Sandwich  Island 

This  variety  is  large  and  strong  growing  with  long, 
smooth,  white,  tapering  roots,  and  is  less  liable  to 
branch  than  the  other  sorts.  It  is  invaluable  for  mar- 
ket gardeners’  use.  Fkt.  10c;  oz.  30c;  4 oz.  75c;  lb.  $2.50. 

SPINACH 

Plant  in  the  richest  soil  you  have  very  early  in  the 
spring  or  not  until  fall  for  winter  use,  as  it  does  not 
do  well  in  hot  weather.  Spinach  seed  very  scarce. 

IMPROVED  THICK-LEAVED.  — A variety  which 
grows  very  rapidly,  forming  a cluster  of  large,  very 
thick,  slightly  wrinkled  leaves  of  fine  color  and  qual- 
ity when  cooked;  best  for  market  gardeners. 

Fkt.  10c;  oz.  25c 


LONO  STANDING-. — An  improved  variety  of  excellent  quality  for  general  use;  slow 
sroing  to  seed.  Remains  in  good  condition  longer  than  most.  Dark  rich  green. 

6 Fkt.  10c;  oz.  25c 


BLOOMSD ALE  SAVOY 
LEAVED. — Very  early;  of  upright 
growth;  leaves  broad  and  pointed, 
dark  green,  fine  quality;  grows 
quickly.  Good  for  all  seasons. 

Fkt.  10c;  oz.  25c;  4 oz.  65c;  lb. 
$2.25. 

PRICKLY  WINTER. — Very  de- 
sirable; very  hardy  and  easily 
grown;  bears  large,  smooth  broad 
pointed  leaves.  Color,  bright 
green.  A fine  winter  and  spring 
variety. 

Fkt.  10c;  oz.  20c;  4 oz.  60c;  lb. 

$2.00. 


Improved  Thick  Leaved. 

SQUASH 


Delicata  Squash 

A perfect  all  - season 
squash.  A summer  and 
winter  crop  on  one  plant. 
Produces  15  to  20  fruits 
to  a vine  that  are  as 
deliciously  flavored  as 
the  winter  kinds. 

Delicata  grows  in  vine 
form.  It  is  ready  al- 
most as  soon  as  the 
early  summer  sorts,  is 
better  flavored  than  the 
best  of  them,  and  re- 
mains in  perfect  condi- 
tion as  long  as  any  of 
the  keeping  varieties. 


■ 


Ueiicata  Squash — Try  It. 


Its  flavor  when  cooked  has  been  compared  to  the  Sweet  Potato,  others  liken  it  to  roasted 
chestnuts,  but  all  agree  that  it  is  delicious.  The  fruits  are  about  9 inches  long,  and  as  shown 
in  the  cut,  slightly  ribbed.  When  ripe,  the  ground  color  is  deep  yellow,  irregularly  striped 
and  marbled  with  dark  olive-green.  , 

The  flesh  is  thick,  of  fine  texture,  and  pale-yellow  in  color.  It  is  unexcelled  for  baking 
— the  shape  and  size  make  it  perfect  for  this  purpose.  When  boiled  it  turns  out  dry, 
mealy  and  sweet.  Excellent  for  pies.  Fkt.  10c;  oz.  25c;  4 oz.  65c;  lb.  $2.00 


FERTILIZE — If  you  want  large  squash  and  lots  of  them.  SEE  FG.  38-39. 

Make  liquid  manure  from  “C-M”  (pg.  38)  and  give  each  hill  a quart  or  two  occasionally 
during  hot  weather.  The  results  will  surely  surprise  you. 


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SQUASH— Continued 

Mammoth  White  Bush  Scallop 

The  fruit  is  a beautiful,  clear,  waxy  white-:  superior  im 

size  and  beauty,  and  is  quite  uniformly  waned.  The  hand- 
somest of  the  scalloped  squashes.  The  stock  we  offer  is 

exceptionally  true  to  type  Pit,  5c;  oz.  15c;  4 oz.  35c;  lb.  $1.25 

Golden  Summer  Crookneck 

Early  and  prolific.  The  fruits  are  of  the  true  crookneck 
type,  heavily  waited  and  of  light  golden  color.  One  of  the 
most  popular  so  its  for  home  and  market. 

Pit.  5c;  oz.  15c;  4 oz.  40c ; lb.  $1.23 

7E&ETASLE  MABBOW, — Very  early,  oblong  variety 
fruit  dark  green  at  first,  becoming:  marbled  and  striped  with 
yellow  and  lighter  green  as  they  mature.  Very  fine  flavor 
fried  in  oil,  or  stewed;  use  while  small. 

Pkt.  5c:  oz.  15c;  4 oz.  35c:  lb.  $1.25 

YELLOW  BUSH  SCAI*I#OF. — A very  early,  flat,  scallop 
variety  of  large  size:  color  yellow:  flesh  pale  yellow  and  well 
flavored.  Fit.  5c;  oz.  15c;  4 oz.  35c;  lb.  $1.15 

Fall  and  Winter  Varieties 

B0ST025T  MABBOW. — A popular  variety  for  canning;  large 
oval  fruit;  skin  bright  reddish  orange,  with  light  cream  net- 
ting; flesh  rich  orange,  fine  grained  and  of  excellent  quality. 

Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  4 oz.  35c;  lb.  $1.00 

Mammoth  Chili 

The  largest  of  all  squashes,  growing  to  an  enormous  size, 
often  weighing  over  200  pounds,  while  its  rich,  fine  flavored 
flesh  insures  its  value  for  all  purposes.  Its  size  makes  it 
valuable  for  stock  feeding.  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  4 oz.  45c;  lb.  $1.50 


See  DAD’S 
ELECTRIC 
LANTERN, 
page  121. 


Golden  Hubbard 

The  same  in  size,  scape  and  quality  as  the 
well-known  Hubbard  Squash,  except  that  it 
is  a bright  red  or  golden  color  and  somewhat 
earlier.  It  is  also  a long  keeper:  considered 
by  expert  judges  to  be  one  of  the  very  best 
fall  and  winter  sorts  yet  introduced.  Ma- 
tures before  the  frosts-  is  vigorous  and  won- 
derfully productive.  In  flavor  It  has  no 
equal  Pkt.  10c:  oz.  20c:  4 oz.  50c:  lb.  $1.75 

Delicious 

Finer- grained  and  more  delicious  than  the 
well-known  Hubbard.  The  color  of  skin  is 
green  or  blue-black.  Medium  size,  weigh- 
ing from  5 to  10  pounds.  The  shell  is  not 
very  thick,  but  is  hard  and  strong:  small 


seed  cavity;  the  flesh  is  very  thick,  of  a 
bright  yellow  color,  fine-grained  and  of 
splendid  quality.  For  table  use,  either  as 
a fall  or  winter  squash,  it  cannot  be  ex- 
celled! Pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c:  4 oz.  50c;  lb.  $1.75 

True  Hubbard 

One  of  the  best  of  the  winter  squashes. 
Vines  vigorous  and  very  productive.  Fruit 
large,  heavy,  moderately  warted.  with  very 
hard  shell.  Skin  uniformly  dark  bronze 
green.  Flesh  bright  orange  yellow,  fine 
grained,  thick,  dry  and  richly  flavored.  Can 
be  kept  In  good  condition  until  spring.  Our 
seed  is  carefully  selected  and  is  much  su- 
perior to  most  offered. 

Pkt.  lOc;  oz.  20c;  4 oz.  5Qc;  lb.  $1.75 


True  Hubbard- — Bote  tbe  thickness  of  the  flesh. 

DOUBLE  the  yield  of  your  squash  by  using  a handful  of  ‘WOSTDEW  Fertilizer  to 
each  hilL  (See  page  38.)  You  know  the  richer  your  ground,  the  larzer  the  yield,  and 
Wonder  Fertilizer  certainly  contains  more  plant  food  than  any  other  brand. 


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Increase  the  yield  and  quality  of  your  Tomatoes  by  using*  a good  plant  food.  See  page 
38.  WONDER  ODORLESS  FERTILIZER  will  do  it;  a spoonful  to  a plant. 


TOMATO 

Tomato  Plants  in  any  quantity.  See  Vegetable  Plant  list,  page  36. 


Comet 

The  Best  Tomato  for  Green- 
house Forcing. — A recent  variety, 
matchless  in  form  and  color. 
Beautiful,  smooth,  round  fruit  in 
great  abundance.  Color  a rich 
scarlet  red.  Sets  very  freely  in 
bunches.  Equally  good  for  out- 
door culture  as  for  forcing. 

Pkt.  15c;  i/2  oz.  40c;  oz.  75c 


[Bonny  Best 

Highly  prized  by  many  Oregon  growers. 

Tomatoes  large,  smooth  and  of  a rich  scar- 
let red,  the  color  that  sells  quickly.  Fruit 
thick  with  a small  core,  a profitable  tomato 
for  any  purpose.  Slices  exceptionally  well. 
Flesh  and  flavor  excellent.  Nearly  globe 
shaped,  slightly  flattened  at  stem.  Borne 
in  clusters  of  5 or  6 fruits  all  ripening 
evenly  together.  Very  productive  and  one  of 
the  very  earliest. 

Fkt.  10c;  Zz  oz.  25c;  oz.  45c;  4 oz.  $1.25 

YELLOW  HUSK  OB  GROUND  CHERRY. 

— used  for  preserves  and  eating  from  the 
hand.  The  seed  we  offer  is  that  of  the  true 
Yellow  Ground  Cherry,  not  the  purple- 
fruited  sort,  which  is  scarcely  edible. 

Fkt.  10c;  oz.  35c 


TOBACCO 

Culture  practically  same  as  cabbage. 
Havana  or  Connecticut  Seed  Deaf. — Both 
good,  hardy  varieties  for  general  planting 
here.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  50c 


Chalk's  Early  Jewel 

The  largest,  smoothest  and  fin- 
est flavored,  extra  early  bright 
red  tomato,  about  10  days  later 
than  Spark’s  Earliana.  It  is  a 

heavy  cropper  with  tomatoes  of 
larger  size,  sweeter  flavor,  pro- 
duced throughout  the  season. 
The  plants  are  of  bushy,  compact 
growth,  heavily  loaded  with  fruit. 
The  tomatoes  are  just  right  for 
market;  very  solid  and  deep 
through,  being  almost  round; 
ripening  to  the  stem  without 
cracks  or  green  core.  The  flesh 
is  thick,  solid,  of  fine  flavor, 
with  few  seeds. 

Pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c;  4 oz.  $1.25 

Routledge's  Early  Oregon 

Very  hardy  and  succeeds  everywhere. 
The  Early  Michigan,  Fordhook  and  At- 
lantic Prize  were  good  sorts  “in  their 
day,”  but  the  Early  Oregon  is  superior  to 
these  in  shapeliness,  color,  size,  smooth- 
ness, solidity  and  flavor,  as  well  as  being 
earlier.  Those  wishing  to  have  the  earli- 
est “GOOD”  tomato  should  raise  our 
Early  Oregon.  Highly  recommended  for 
the  home  or  market  gardener.  Try  it; 
you  will  not  be  disappointed. 

Pkt.  10c;  Vz  oz.  25c;  oz.  40c;  4 oz.  $1.25 

Spark's  Earliana 

The  earliest  tall  variety,  forming  ripe 
fruit  much  earlier  than  most  early  varie- 
ties. The  fruit  is  large,  smooth,  of  a bright 
scarlet  color  and  of  fine  quality.  Very  val- 
uable for  early  market  use. 

Pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c;  4 oz.  $1.25 

STONE 

Grown  very  extensively  for  a main  crop 
by  market  gardeners;  very  large,  smooth  and 
solid,  of  a bright  red  color  and  a heavy 
yielder;  of  excellent  quality  and  not  subject 
to  rot.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c;  4 oz.  $1.20 


DWARF  CHAMPION.  — Forms  a strong, 
erect,  bushy  plant  2 feet  high;  often  sold  as 
Tree  Tomato.  Fruit  smooth,  medium  sized, 
solid  and  of  good  flavor. 

Pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c;  4 oz.  $1.20 

YELLOW  OR  RED  PEAR.— Used  for  pre- 
serves and  to  make  “tomato  figs.”  Fruit 
distinctly  pear  shaped  and  of  excellent  fla- 
vor. Pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c 

RED  OR  YEDDOW  CHERRY.  — Fruit 

small,  about  %-inch  in  diameter;  perfectly 
round  and  smooth;  fine  for  pickles  and  pre- 
serves. Pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c 


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TURNIPS  OF  “Highest  Quality” 

For  spring  use  sow  very  early  in  rich,  loose  ground.  They  must  make  a quick  growth  to 
be  tender  and  sweet-  For  fall  and  winter  use  sow  in  July,  August  or  early  September. 


Extra  Early 

WHITE  MILAN  TURNIP 
The  Very  Earliest 

An  excellent  table  tnraip,  and  the  earliest 
of  all  varieties;  adapted  for  very  early 
spring  or  fall  planting.  The  tops  are  small: 
the  bulbs  of  medium  size,  flattened,  and 
ivory-white  in  color.  The  flesh  is  fine- 
grained, tender,  and  of  a mild,  sweet  flavor. 
It  remains  in  good  condition  for  a long 
period  of  time,  and  does  not  become  pithy 
or  stringy. 

Fkt.  10c;  oz.  25c;  2 or.  45c;  4 oz.  75c;  lb.  S2.25 

Orangt  Jelly,  or  G-olden  Ball 

Delicate*  and  sweet,  yellow  flesh,  medium  in 
size,  firm,  crisp  and  most  excellent  or; 
ketps  well  and  is  superior  as  a table  variety. 
Fkt.  ICc;  oz.  15c,  2 oz.  25c;  4 oz.  45c;  lb.  $1.75 

Early  White  Flat  Dutch 

A leading  white  fleshed  variety;  either  for 
the  lamily,  market  garden  or  field  crop;  it 
is  medium  size  and  produces  a large  crop; 
the  flesh  is  firm,  but  tender  and  of  a super- 
ior rich,  buttery  flavor,  a good  keeper. 

Fkt.  10c;  oz.  15c;  2 oz.  25c;  4 oz.  45c;  lb.  $1.75 

Early  Snowball 

A superior  table  variety,  meltinglv  tender, 
with  snow-white  flesh.  Matures  six  weeks 
after  sowing : medium  size,  smooth  and  per- 
fectly globular. 

Fkt.  10c;  oz.  20c;  2 oz.  35c;  4 oz.  50c;  lb.  $2.25 

White  Egg 

Is  perfectly  smooth,  of  a pure  clear  white; 
a very  choice  kind  for  table  use;  of  excellent 
flavor,  sweet  and  mild:  pulls  clean  from  the 
ground,  thin,  snow-white  skin.  Egg  shapecL 

Fkt.  10c;  oz.  20c;  2 oz.  35c;  4 oz.  50c;  lb.  $2.00 

EXTRA  EARLY  FT7B.FBE  TOF  3EILiV, — 

This  variety  is  ready  for  the  table  almost 
as  early  as  white  Milan;  flesh  white,  firm 
and  delicate. 

Pkt.  10c:  oz.  25c;  2 oz.  40c;  4 oz.  70c;  lb.  $2.25 


Early  Purple  Top  (Strap  Leaved) 

One  of  the  best  and  universally  emown;  flesh 
firm,  but  very  tender  and  sweet:  of  quick 
growth;  attains  large  size,  profitable  for 
stock,  keeps  well. 

Fkt.  10c;  oz.  15c;  2 oz.  25c;  4 oz.  45c;  lb.  $1.75 

AMBER.  OR  YELLOW  GLOBE.  — One  of 

the  best  yellow- fleshed  varieties;  skin  clear 
yellow;  is  of  good  size  and  fine  flavor. 

Fkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  2 oz.  25c;  4 oz.  40c;  lb.  $1.50 

FTTRFLE  TOF  WHITE  GLOBE.  — A very 

heavy  cropping,  globe-Ehaped  variety,  with 
white  skin  and  flesh;  excellent  flavor  and 
much  In  favor  with  the  market  gardeners. 
Fkt.  ICc;  oz.  20c;  2 oz.  35c;  4 oz.  60c;  lb.  $2.25 

YELLOW  ABERJD EE2f.  — Round,  medium 
size;  light  yellow;  produces  a .aree  crop;  is 
hardy  and  keeps  well;  flesh  very  firm,  but 
tender  and  sweet;  a great  favorite  with  the 
dairymen  for  feeding  cows. 

Fkt.  10c;  oz.  20c;  2 oz.  35c;  4 oz.  60c;  lb.  $2.00 

Cowhorn  (Long  White) 

Slightlv  crooked,  pure  white,  except  a lit- 
tle shade  of  green  at  the  top;  grows  half 
out  of  the  ground  and  is  of  very  rapid 
growth.  Has  proved  itself  one  of  the  best 
stock  turnips  ever  introduced  in  Oregon. 
Fkt.  10c;  oz.  20c:  2 oz.  35c;  4 oz.  60c;  lb.  $2.50 


NO  MORE  WORMY  TURNIPS 

A new  and  wonderfully  sucessful  spray  for 
destroying  maggots,  grubs  and  worms  which 
infest  Turnips.  Radishes.  Beets.  Rutabagas. 
Cauliflower.  Cabbage.  Onions,  etc.,  and  also 
recommended  for  combatting  crown  borers 
in  Strawberries. 

A marked  increase  in  yield  of  vegetables 
follows  the  nse  of  “Carco*’  spray,  see  page 
127.  Special  leaflet  on  request. 


Extra  Early  White  Milan  Turnips 


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American  Purple  Top. 


RUTABAGA  OR  SWEDES 

For  feeding-  stock  in  fall  and  winter  there 
is  nothing  superior  to  turnips  and  rutabagas, 
as  they  are  much  liked  by  all  kinds  of  stock, 
and  serve  to  keep  them  in  good  condition. 

IMPROVED  AMERICAN  PURPLE  TOP.— 

The  leading  and  most  popular  variety,  being 
very  distinct  in  type,  attaining  a wonder- 
fully large  size;  immense  yielder;  the  flesh 
is  very  firm,  cream  yellow,  fine  grained, 
sweet  and  tender.  Excellent  both  for  table 
and  stock  feeding.  Keep  all  winter. 

Pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c;  2 oz.  35c;  4 oz.  60c;  lb.  $2.00 


WHITE  SWEET  GERMAN. — This  variety 
is  most  excellent  either  for  table  or  stock;  it 
grows  to  a very  large  size;  flesh  white, 
solid,  of  a firm  texture,  sweet  and  rich;  an 
excellent  keeper. 

Pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c;  2 oz.  35c;  4 oz.  60c;  lb.  $2.00 


HERB  SEEDS 

Pot,  Sweet  and  Medicinal 


Herbs  in  general  delight  in  rich,  mellow  soil.  Those  marked  with  a (*)  are  perennial. 
We  offer  some  of  the  most  useful  and  popular.  They  should  be  cut  on  a dry  day,  just  before 
they  come  into  full  bloom,  and  tied  in  bunches  and  hung  up  or  spread  thinly  on  a floor 


where  they  can  dry  quickly. 

All  the  Following  Herbs  5c  per 

Oz. 

Anise. — Seeds  aromatic;  used  medically.  .20c 

*Balm. — For  culinary  purposes  35c 

Basil. — Sweet;  for  flavoring  soups 20c 

Borage. — For  flavoring;  also  bee  pasture. 25c 

Caraway. — 'For  flavoring  25c 

*Catnip. — Mild  nervine Pkt.  10c  85c 

Coriander. — Used  for  flavoring  20c 

Dill. — Used  medicinally  and  for  pickles. 20c 
*Fennel. — Flavor  of  celery  20c 


Packet,  unless  Otherwise  Priced 

Oz. 

*Horehound. — Bitter;  for  tonic. Pkt.  10c  40c 

*Hysop  35c 

^Lavender. — For  fragrance  ....  Pkt.  10c  35c 

^Marjoram. — iSweet;  for  flavoring  25c 

^Rosemary. — Aromatic  oil.  . . . .Pkt.  10c  75c 

Summer  Savory.— For  flavoring  20c 

*Sage. — For  tea  flavoring  and  dressings  .20c 
*Thyme  (broad  leaf).— For  soup. Pkt.  10c  50c 

"Wormwood. — Medicinal  use  25c 


VEGETABLE  PLANTS 

We  grow  large  quantities  of  choice  vegetable  plants,  and  can  supply  all  of  the  varieties 
listed  below,  in  their  proper  season,  in  most  any  quantity.  We  can  supply  all  vegetable 
plants  in  two  grades — plants  direct  from  the  seed  beds  and  those  that  have  been  trans- 
planted into  shallow  boxes.  Transplanted  plants  are  much  stronger  and  better  rooted,  and 
are  well  worth  the  price,  especially  in  the  early  part  of  the  season.  We  can  supply  most 
any  of  the  leading  sorts.  Tell  us  your  choice  of  varieties,  and  we  will. send  it  or  give  good 
substitute.  NO  PLANTS  SENT  C.  O:  D.  Write  for  prices  on  5 to  10  thousand  lots. 


By  Express 
Postpaid  Not  Prepaid 
Dozen  100  1000 

CABBAGE  AND  KALE 

Early  kinds,  transplanted  $ .20  $ .75  $6.00 
Late,  not  transplanted 20  .50  4.00 

Add  15c  per  100  for  Cabbage  Plants  by  mail. 

CAULIFLOWER  AND  BROCCOLI 


Early  Snowball,  trans- 
planted   25  1.25  8.00 

Early  Snowball,  not  trans- 
planted   25  1.00  7.00 

Late  kinds,  transplanted.  . .25  1.00  7.00 

Late,  not  transplanted  ...  .25  .75  6 00 


Add  15c  per  100  for  Cauliflower  Plants  by 
mail. 

CELERY  AND  CELERIAC  T.  R. 

Leading  kinds,  trans- 
planted   25  1.00  7.00 

Not  transplanted .50  5.00 

Add  15c  per  100  for  Celery  Plants  by  Mail. 


By  Express 
Postpaid  Not  Prepaid 
Dozen  100  1000 

PEPPER  AND  BRUSSEL  SPROUTS 

Transplanted  $ .25  $1.00  $7.00 

SWEET  POTATO  PLANTS 

Sweet  Potato  Plants 30  1.00  7.50 


TOMATOES 

Leading  kinds,  trans- 
planted   .30  1.00  7.00 

Not  transplanted  .75  6.00 

Add  25c  per  100  for  above  plants  by  mail. 
Pot  Grown.  Tomato  Plants. — These  large 
plants  give  the  most  profitable  results. 
Can  not  be  mailed.  Prices:  2 V2 -in  pots, 
10c  each,  $1.00  doz.;  3-in.  pots,  15c  each, 
$1.50  doz.;  4 to  5-in.  pots,  25c  each,  $2.50 
doz.;  must  go  by  express,  charges  collect. 

Chives  (Schnittlauch) — Per  bunch,  post- 
paid   28« 


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We  Recommend  and  Sell 


To  supply  or  increase  the  intro-gathering-  bacteria  in  the  soil 


Always  inoculate  seed  (or  soil)  with  the 
MULFORD  NITRO-GERM  CULTURE  before 
planting  Garden  or  Field  Beans  and  Peas, 
Sweet  Peas,  Alfalfa,  Clovers,  Vetch  and  other 
field  or  garden  legumes. 

It  means  great  increased  crops  and  improved 
soil. 

The  MULFORD  CULTURES  contain  nitrogen-fixing 
bacteria,  which  form  nodules  on  the  roots  of  field  and 
garden  legumes  that  act  by  collecting  nitrogen  from 
the  air  and  converting  it  into  nitrates — food  for  soil 
and  plants.  It  puts  more  into  the  soil  than  the  grow- 
ing crops  need  and  it  won’t  leach  out;  enriches  the 
soil  for  succeeding  crops  of  all  kinds.  Government 
tests  have  proved  this  scientific  method  of  immense 
value  to  farmers  and  truckers. 

Failure  to  produce  satisfactory  crops  of  Clover,  Al- 
falfa, Vetch.  Peas,  Beaus  and  other  legumes,  is  more 
often  attributable  to  lack  of  the  necessary  bacteria  in 
the  soil  than  merely  to  poer  soil. 

When  these  germs  are  present  in  sufficient  numbers, 
small  nodules  form  on  the  roots  of  leguminous  plants, 
as  shown  in  accompanying  cut,  and  the  nodules  store 
up  the  nitrogen  which  is  drawn  from  the  air  by  the 
plant. 

Without  these  germs  a good  crop  is  Impossible.  Therefore  always  innoculate  the  seeds 
mentioned  at  planting  time  with  the  MULFORD  CULTURES,  which  contain  active  nitro- 
gen-fixing bacteria.  The  bacteria  in  this  product  have  all  been  proved  by  actual  test  to 
be  active  and  vigorous.  It  is  easily  and  quickly  used  by  mixing  with  water  and  applying 
to  the  seed  or  soil;  the  directions  which  accompany  each  package  are  so  complete  and 
explicit  that  anyone  can  use  it.  ' 

MULFORD  CULTURES  are  “DIFFERENT”  and  should  not  be  confused  with  other 

brands. 

The  color  is  different  (they  are  dark,  almost  black,  due  to  a special  ingredient  added  to 
Increase  the  growth  and  activity  of  the  bacteria). 

The  count  is  different  (bacterial  counts  show  fully  twice  as  many  bacteria  as  in  the 
old-form  cultures). 

The  bottle  is  different  (being  sealed — an  important  feature  which  prevents  all  possibility 
of  contamination  from  the  outside  air). 

Increase  Your  Crops — Improve  Your  Soil 

Legumes  offer  the  best-known  means  of  maintaining  soil  fertility  and  rejuvenating 
over-cropped  and  worn-out  fields.  They  add  both  humus  and  nitrogen  to  your  soil  and 
thus  Increase  your  yield  of  non-legume  crops. 

The  U.  S.  Department  of  Agriculture  and  many  State  Agricultural  Experiment  Stations 
recommend  inoculation  of  legumes  with  nitrogen-fixing  bacteria  to  induce  a prompt 
“catch”  and  increase  your  yield. 

MULFORD  CULTURES  are  scientifically  prepared  and  tested  by  experts,  in  the  biologi- 
cal laboratories  of  H.  K.  Mulford  Co.,  Philadelphia,  with  the  same  degree  of  care  as  Mul- 
ford  Antitoxins,  Serums,  Vaccines,  etc.,  which  are  standard  all  over  the  world. 

CAUTION — 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.  We  have  it 

for  Alfalfa,  Red  Clover,  White  Clover,  Sweet  Clover  (Bokhara),  Alsike  Clover,  Field  Peas, 
Vetch.  Garden  Peas.  Garden  Beans  and  Sweet  Peas. 

The  Mulford  experts  do  not  believe  in  an  “All-Crop”  culture. 

PRICES — Quarter  acre  size,  50c;  1 acre  size,  S1.50;  5 acre  size,  S5.00,  postpaid.  TRIAL 


GARDEN  SI  ZB  for  Sweet  Peas,  Garden  Peas.  Garden  Beans  only.  25c;  postpaid.  30c. 

Why  buy  expensive  commercial  nitrates  when  you  can  grow  legume  crops  and  thus 
increase  your  yield  and  at  the  same  time  increase  the  nitrates  and  enrich 
and  renovate  your  soil  by  Nature’s  own  method? 

MULFORDS  FREE  DESCRIPTIVE  LITERATURE  SENT  UPON  REQUEST. 


Mulford's  experts  claim  an 
••ALL-CROP”  culture  is  not  prac- 
tical. 


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WONDER  ODERLESS  FERTILIZER 

The  best  fertilizer^for  the  city  gardener;  clean  and  odorless.  Remember, 
it’s  ALL  FERTILIZER;  a wonder  in  action,  a giant  in  strength,  and  the 
small  amount  necessary  to  use  makes  it  the  CHEAPEST  AND  MOST  EFFI- 
CIENT High  Grade  Fertilizer  on  the  market,  and  last,  but  not  least,  IT  IS 
ODORLESS. 

In  "WONDEB"  you  get  the  latest  scientific  discovery  in  plant 
food,  something  which  gives  results,  something  that  astonishes. 

This  “WONDEB”  fertilizer  is  the  result  of  years  of  study  and 
trials  by  a fertilizer  expert.  In  “WONDER”  we  have  a meritorius 
and  ODORLESS  concentrated  fertilizer,  put  up  In  small  packages, 
thereby  making  its  distribution  a cheap  and  easy  matter.  Being  a 
concentrated  fertilizer,  only  a very  small  amount  is  required  to 
produce  the  largest  yield.  (See  general  directions  below.)  There’s 
no  use  of  your  paying  dray  and  freight  charge?,  on  bulky  fertilizers 
containing  three-fourths  sand,  ash  or  dirt  filler.  “WOMDEB”  is 
the  pure  “DOPE” — clean  and  easy  to  apply.  We  guarantee  it  to 
give  results. 

The  small  amount  of  “WONDER”  required  reduces  the  expense 
of  fertilizing  to  about  one-half  the  cost  of  manure  or  the  average 

commercial  fertilizers  on  the  market.  Rich  in  potash. 

The  “WONDER”  Fertilizer  is  sold  only  in  25-lb.  white,  clean 

canvas  bags,  2-lb.  odorless  cartons  and  125-lb.  sacks. 

Price  of  “Wonder”  Fertilizer 

TWO-LB.  CANS,  Not  Postpaid,  35c  (P.  Post,  2V2  lbs). 

Add  postage  if  wanted  by  mail.  25-LB.  WHITE  CANVAS 
BAG,  f.  o.  b.  cars  or  boat  Portland,  or  delivered  free  any- 
where in  this  city  or  on  any  rural  route  within  the  first  or 
second  parcel  post  zone,  $2.35.  By  freight  or  express,  3 sacks, 

$6.75;  125-lb.  sack,  $9.00. 

General  Directions  for  Using  Wonder 

Remember  a 25-lb.  bag  of  “WONDER”  is  equal,  in  plant  food,  to  100  lbs.  of  most 
any  other  commercial  fertilizer  on  the  market. 

For  Ferns,  Palms  and  House  Plants:  One-half  teaspoonful  to  a 6-in.  pot,  dug  into  the  top 
soil;  1 teaspoonful,  heaping,  when  repotting,  mix  well  through  the  soil. 

Por  Vegetables:  A teaspoonful  to  a Cabbage,  Tomato,  Cucumber,  Pumpkin  or  Melon  Vine. 
Sprinkle  lightly,  in  the  row,  when  planting  Radish,  Lettuce,  Peas,  etc.,  or  hoe  in  the  top  soil 
after  they  are  up.  Por  Flowers  outside:  A very  little  to  each  plant,  or  dig  into  the  top 
soil  before  or  after  planting.  1 lb.  to  10  foot  square. 

Por  the  Dawn:  One  25-lb.  bag  of  “WONDER”  will  go  over  a space  of  your  lawn  50x50  or 
2 600  square  feet,  and  is  sufficient  for  same,  applied  once  yearly.  In  dry  weather  always 

water  after  applying.  Double  the  amount  when  making  new  lawns. 

Por  Fruit,  Roses,  Etc.:  A heaping  tr  olespoonful  for  a small  Fruit,  Berry,  or  Rose  Bush,  a 
cupful  for  a 3 or  4 yr.  tree;  1 to  3 lbs.  to  a full-bearing  Fruit  Tree,  large  Flowering  Shrub 
or  Vine. 

CAUTION!  Always  mix  the  fertilizer  into  the  top  soil  as  much  as  possible,  and  water 
or  sprinkle  after  applying  it,  especially  on  grass  or  tender  foliage  or  growth. 

Ask  for  “WONDER”  20-PAGE  BOOKLET  that  gives  plain  facts  and  full  information  and 
directions  for  all  purposes.  FREE. 

NOTE. — Two  sacks  “C.  M.”  and  1 25  lb.  sack  “Wonder”  (see  opposite  page)  mixed 
together  will  make  a very  rich  combination  fertilizer,  that  will  prove  highly  satisfactory 
for  all  d^es — as  it  woulc  be  very  rich  in  plant  food  and  supply  the  necessary  humus  for 
heavy  soils. 


ASK  FOR 
24-Page 
“Wonder” 
Booklet. 

TELLS  ALL 


Hundreds 

of 

our 

customers 

say 

the 

same 

Junction  City,  Ore.,  June  12,  1917. 

Routledge  Seed  & Floral  Co.,  - 

Gentlemen : I tried  your  “Wonder”  fertilizer 

last  year  and  find  it  has  the  right  name.  It  You  try  it  and  be 
was  wonderful  the  difference  there  was  he-  convinced.  Your 
tween  the  vegetables  where  it  was  and  was  not  report,  please 
used. 

MRS.  O.  C.  IVIE.  =—  1 ■ 


Use  Fertilizer — Double  Your  Crops  and  Help  Feed  the  Nations 


Our  Motto — ‘ “Highest  Quality’ * Seeds,  Bulbs,  Plants  and  Supplies 


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HIGHEST  QUAL! 


FERTILIZER 


FEED  tHE  SCHL  AND  IT  WILC  PRODUCES^a 

PROFITABLE  CROPS 


Kiln-Dried  Pulverized  Cow  Manure 


For  Short.  We  Call  It  “C.  M” 


Supplies  the  “Humus’'  lacking  in  chemical 
Fertilizers  and  the  analysis  shows  it  to  be 
quite  rich  in  nitrogen  potash  and  phosphoric 
acid.  It  will  not  burn  or  harm  the  most 
tender  seeds  or  plants. 

This  product  is  made  of  green  cow  ma- 
nure by  putting  it  through  a dry-kiln  with 
heat  enough  to  evaporate  the  water  and  kill 
all  weed  seed  without  burning  the  compost 
or  destroying  the  fertilizing  elements.  It 
is  then  ground  finely  and  sacked. 

Gardeners  and  Florists  nave  discovered 
its  great  value,  and  the  demand  is  rapidly 
increasing. 

EIGHT  TO  02TE. — You  can  get  a good 
Idea  of  the  value  of  this  concentrated  prod- 
uct when  we  state,  that  it  takes  8 to  10 
tons,  in  the  green  or  natural  state,  to  maks 
1 ton  ready  to  sack.  If  you  stop  and  think 
a minute,  you  will  realize  that  we  are  really 
offering,  in  a most  convenient  dry  state,  a 
fertilizer  and  compost  that  heretofore  you 


have  bought  by  the  wagon  load,  in  a most 
dirty,  foul  and  disagreeable  form. 

SUPPLIES  THE  HUMUS, — This  new  prod- 
uct supplies  all  the  humus  and  fertilizing 
value  of  the  old  form,  without  the  disagree- 
able odor,  coarse  straw,  chaff  and  weed 
seeds  to  get  scattered  over  the  garden  or 
lawn.  In  fact  you  get  everything  in  an 
ideal  form  except  the  live  weed  seed  and 
moisture.  You  do  not  want  the  weeds  and 
can  easily  apply  water  when  needed.  There 
is  no  use  of  paying  dray,  freight  or  han- 
dling charges  for  dirty,  foul,  water  soaked 
manure  when  this  product  can  be  had. 

CHEAPER  AND  MORE  CONVENIENT.— 
The  old  form  cow  manure  costs  about  53.00 
a load  delivered  and  about  $3.00  more  to 
get  it  placed  and  spaded  under.  Two  sacks 
of  our  Pry -Kiln  C.  M.,  which  is  practically 
odorless  and  can  be  spread  around  by  any- 
one at  leisure,  will  cost  less  and  give  better 
results. 


Uses  and  Directions  for  “C.  M.” 


FOR  FLOWER  BOXES  OR  REPOT- 
ING 

This  Dry -Kiln  Cow  Manure  will  be  found 
very  valuable  to  mix  with  ordinary  garden 
soil  for  repoting  plants,  filling  window  or 
porch  boxes  or  the  benches  in  the  green- 
house. the  top  soil  of  cold  frames,  hot  beds, 
etc.  Use  from  one-fourth  to  one- third ' “C. 
M.,“  according  to  the  so:L 

FOR  SEED  BEDS 

As  a top  dressing  over  seed  beds,  where 
small  flower  or  vegetable  seeds  are  to  be 
started,  nothing  else  could  be  better,  as  it  is 
full  of  "humus"  (like  leaf-mold)  which 
keeps  the  top  soil  loose  and  open.  Rake  “C. 
M.”  into  the  top  soil  or  after  seeding, 
sprinkle  "C.  M.“  over  the  surface. 

FOR  VEGETABLES  AND  FLOWERS 

Use  “C.  M.”  on  any  soil  that  needs  loos- 
ening up  and  enriching.  To  raise  choice 
vegetables  and  large  beautiful  flowers,  the 
soil  must  be  well  worked,  rich  and  loamy. 


FOR  LAWNS 

“C.  M.”  is  just  what  has  beer,  wanted  for 
years  by  amateur  and  professional  lawn- 
makers.  Heretofore  on  account  of  heavy 
soils  that  would  bake  and  crack,  the  best 
cow  manure  obtainable  was  used  to  open 
up  and  keep  the  soil  loose.  It  was  not  the 
plant  food  needed,  as  that  could  easily  be 
applied  in  the  form  of  Chemical  Fertilizer, 
but  it  was  the  “humus”  in  the  stable  ma- 
nure that  was  wanted,  but  HOW  with  this 
Dry-Kiln,  weed  free,  “C.  M.”  the  lawn- 

maker's  troubles  are  greatly  reduced. 

HOW  TO  USE. — After  the  lawn  has  been 
graded,  raked,  seeded  and  rolled,  spread  “C. 
M.”  broadcast  over  the  seed,  covering  it 
well.  If  it  .s  dry  weather,  sprinkle,  but 
sprinkle  liehtlv  so  as  not  to  wash  It  off 
until  it  has  settled,  after  It  is  once  wet  it 
becomes  part  of  the  surface  soil  and  will 
remain. 

ANOTHER  WAT. — Providing  you  will  use 
"C.  M.”  in  a liberal  amount  it  would  be  bet- 
ter raked  into  the  surface  soil,  then  seed, 
rake  lightly  and  rolL 


PRICES  OF  DRY-KILN  MC.  M” 

Large  SksM  $1.75;  3 Sks.,  $5.00;  5 Sks.,  $8.00;  10  Sks.,  $15.00;  ton,  $33.00;  small 
lots— 2 Lbs.,  15c;  5 Lbs.,  25c;  10  Lbs.,  40c;  35  Lbs.,  $1.00. 


Up-to-Date  Fertilizers  of  Merit 

With  our  new  fertilizer  Dry-Kiln  “C.  M.”  to  supply  humus,  and  “Wonder”  the  strongest 
and  richest  odorless  chemical  fertilizer  and  “Ground  Lime  Rock”  the  great  soil  conditioner, 
we  have  a combination  that  will  supply  every  need. 

The  day  of  strong  smelling,  odorous  fertilizers  is  over,  we  believe,  at  least  for  the  city 
and  suburban  gardener. 

Por  Liquid  Manure — Empty  half  a sack  of  “C.  M.”  Into  a 50  gal.  barrel  and  fill  with 
water.  Use  this  liquid  straight  or  diluted  form,  for  watering.  The  increased  vigor  and 
growth  of  plants  will  almost  immediately  be  noticed. 


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Fertilizers— Continued 

NOTICE. — Fertilizer  prices  subject  to  market  changes.  Write  for  quantity  price. 


SHEEP  GUANO — PULVERIZED 

For  Lawns  and  Garden  Work. 

We  can  supply  this  to  those  who  order 
it,  but  we  like  “C*M”  better.  (See  pg.  39.) 

Prices:  100-lb.  bag,  $2.25;  low  price  per 

ton. 

HIGH-GRADE  BONE  MEAL.  — This  is 
finely  ground  and  of  best  quality.  Used  for 
Lawns,  Roses,  Shrubs  and  Trees.  Not  very 
quick  in  action  and  should  be  applied  in  the 
fall  or  very  early  spring.  Use  1000  to  2000 
lbs.  per  acre. 

Prices:  5 lbs.  30c;  10  lbs.  50c;  50  lbs. 
$1.75;  100  lbs.  $3.25.  Low  ton  price. 

FERTILIME  (Hydrated  fertilizer  lime). — 

The  best  grade,  ground  very  fine;  more  than 
worth  the  higher  price.  Not  sold  in  less 
than  100-lb.  sacks. 

Price,  $1.50;  500  lbs.  $6.00. 


GROUND  LIMESTONE. — Lime  is  an  indi- 
rect soil  improver  and  a very  valuable  con- 
ditioner, Loosens  the  soil  and  releases  the 
plant  foods.  Few  people  realize  its  value. 
Most  Western  Oregon  soils  need  lime. 

Prices:  10  lbs.  50c;  50  lbs.  75c;  100  lbs. 

SOc;  500  lbs.  $4.00;  ton  $12.50. 

LAND  PLASTER. — Used  largely  on  grass 
and  clover  crops.  Highest  grade. 

Prices:  10  lbs.  25c;  50  lbs.  75c;  100  lbs. 

$1.00;  for  ton  price,  write. 

NITRATE  OF  SODA. — It  is  very  quick  in 
action,  and  hastens  maturity  of  crops.  Being 
quickly  soluble,  it  should  not  be  applied  un- 
til the  plants  are  above  ground.  Be  careful 
or  it  will  burn  tender  foliage. 

Prices:  Lb.  10c;  5 lbs.  40c;  write  for 

quantity  price;  market  unsettled. 


Kirk  System  of  Fertilizing  and  Spraying 

The  KIRKE  SYSTEM,  is  an  Ingenious,  Scientific  Meth- 
od of  combining  in  one  operation  the  several  others 
formerly  attendant  upon  fertilizers  and  insecticides  for 
Lawns,  Gardens,  Shrubbery  and  Foliage. 

A simple  but  clean,  odorless,  positively  active,  easily 
handled,  practicable,  economical,  and  efficient  method  of 
destroying  Insects  or  Fertilizing  requiring  no  additional 
labor  or  experience. 

It  abolishes  the  use  of  unsanitary  stable  manure,  so 
objectionable,  because  of  its  disagreeable  odors  and  the 
great  abundance  of  weedseeds  it  contains. 

It  abolishes  the  use  of  cumbersome  hand-pumps,  hand 
sprayers,  carts  and  wagons,  etc.,  for  distributing  Insecti- 
cides and  Fertilizers. 

It  is  without  an  experimental  feature — it  will  work  as 
well  for  you  as  for  the  thousands  all  over  the  country  who 
already  enjoy  its  benefits! 

It  brings  Maximum  Efficiency  with  a saving  to  you  of 

time,  labor  and  money.  Using  Fertilizer  Tablet  in 

Sprinkling  Can. 


THE  KIRKE  FEEDER 


Consists  of  a cylindrical  nickel-plated  metal 
cartridge  holder,  which  is  easily  connected 
to  any  standard  size  water  faucet  or  hose 
nozzel,  and  in  which  is  placed  a KIRKE 
Fertilizer,  Insecticide  or  Fungicide  cartridge. 

It  is  a neat  device  and  will  last  a lifetime. 

It  is  simplicity  itself,  and  even  a child 
can  handle  it.  Price  $3.00  prepaid. 

KIRKE  CARTRIDGES 

To  be  placed  in  the  Kirke  Feeder.  They  are 
composed  of  the  highest  grade  of  concen- 
trated and  extremely  active  chemicals,  and 
dissolve  gradually  with  even  and  positive 
distribution. 


KIRKE  FERTILIZER  TABLETS 
Sprinkling-Can  Plant  Food 

For  house  plants  in  pots,  porch  boxes; 
flowers  or  vegetable  gardens  or  grass  plots, 
that  are  watered  by  hand. 

One  tablet  is  enough  for  eight  gallons  of 
water.  Can  be  dissolved  in  a stronger  solu- 
tion and  then  diluted  when  used. 

This  fertilizer  promotes  and  sustains 
vigorous,  healthy,  luxuriant  growth  and 
abundant  and  richly  colored  flowers. 

Price  per  box  of  12  tablets,  40c  postpaid. 


The  Kirk  Feeder  Showing  Cap 
Off  and  Cartridge  Inserted. 


PRICE  LIST  OF  KIRK  CARTRIDGES. 

Each 


Prices  subject  to  market  prices  of  chemicals. 

Fertilizer  Cartridges — For  garden  and  lawn $ .40 

Tobacco  (Nicotine  and  soap) — For  all  sucking  insects  .35 

Arsenate  of  Lead — For  all  leaf-eating  insects 60 

Bordeaux  (Fungicide) — For  mildew,  blight,  rust,  etc.  .45 
Angle  Worm  Destroyer — For  Tennis  Courts,  Lawns, 

Golf  Links,  etc 1.25 

Sulphur  Compound — Insecticide  and  Funicide  Spray.  .35 
Fly-Maggot  Compound — Disinfectant  and  Germicide 
for  stables,  kennels,  coops,  pens,  workshops-,  etc..  .35 
NOTE. — Above  prices  are  NOT  POSTPAID. 


Prices  subject  to  changes  in  Chemical  market.  Dozen  prices  on  request. 


“KIRKE  SYSTEM”  once  used  always  used.  ”Kirke  System”  received  a special 
award  at  both  the  Philadelphia  and  New  York  Flower  Shows.  DESCRIPTIVE  CATA- 
LOG ON  REQUEST. 


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One  of  our  Portland  Bungalows  with,  a beautiful  lawn,  shrubs  and  vines 

Nothing  adds  a greater  air  of  refinement  to  a home  than  a beautiful,  well-kept  lawn. 
The  time,  labor  and  money  spent  is  a good  investment,  to  say  nothing  of  the  pleasure 
it  gives  the  owner,  as  well  as  those  who  pass  by.  The  planting  of  a few  Shrubs.  Vines 
and  Roses  should  not  be  forgotten.  The  pretty  home  above  is  “well  done,  ' attractive  and 
inviting,  and  the  owner  has  just  cause  to  be  proud  of  it. 

LAWN  GRASS  SEED 

Though  we  offer  separately,  seed  of  many  of  the  grasses  suitable  for  the  lawn,  we  con- 
sider as  very  erroneous  the  somewhat  prevalent  idea  that  any  single  variety  of  grass  seed 
Is  preferable  or  equal  to  a mixture. 

R.  R.’s  Evergreen  Lawn  Grass 

To  obtain  a good  Lawn  Grass  Mixture,  it  is  necessary  that  the  best  possible  seed  of  fine 
grasses  be  used  in  the  combination,  embracing  such  varieties  as  are  of  neat,  close  growth, 
extreme  hardiness,  and  adapted  to  produce  a quick,  permanent  sod.  Judicious  selection  of 
seed,  knowledge  of  the  habits,  vigor,  quality  and  hardiness  of  varieties  used  in  the  mixture 
can  only  be  gained  by  thorough  and  practical  tests  under  different  climatic  and  soil  condi- 
tions. After  many  years’  experience,  we  offer  our  pure,  clean  Evergreen  Lawn  Grass  Seed 
Mixture,  composed  of  a thoroughly  balanced  combination  of  various  native  and  foreign  fine- 
leaved, deep-rooting  grasses  of  interweaving  habit,  that  will  flourish  under  varied  soil  and 
climatic  conditions,  and  which  may  be  depended  upon  to  produce  a beautiful,  compact  ever- 
green sod  that  will  resist  tramping  and  hard  usage,  and  at  the  same  time  present  that  hand- 
some, velvety  appearance  so  much  desired. 

PRICE.  45c  per  lb.  postpaid;  10  lbs.  or  more  ROT  PREPAID  at  40c  lb. 

Note. — You  better  spend  a few  cents  or  a dollar  extra  on  the  seed  you  buy  and  have  a 
fine  lawn  that  you’ll  be  proud  of.  Sow  1 pound  seed  to  15  feet  square  for  best  results. 

Seeds  for  Lawns  and  Special  Mixtures 

SEED. — There  is  as  much  difference  between  clean,  high  grade  grass  and  clover  seeds  for 
lawn  making  and  the  common  or  ordinary  grass  seeds  as  there  is  between  high  grade  white 
flour  and  bran.  You  would  not  think  of  trying  to  make  light,  white  bread  of  bran,  neitner 
should  you  expect  to  make  a fine  green,  velvety  lawn  from  low  grade,  light  weight,  imma- 
ture and  foul  grass  seeds.  Weight  purity  and  germination  is  what  sets  the  price  of  grass 
and  clover  seeds.  We  buy  and  use  the  Highest  grade,  pure  tested  seeds  for  our  Evergreen 
Lawn  Grass  Mixture.  Of  course,  they  cost  more,  but  we  know  from  experience  that  thev 
gave  best  results  nnd  are  the  only  kind  of  seeds  that  it  pays  to  use  if  you  want  a beautiful 
lawn..  Do  not  buy  low  priced  Lawn  Grass  Mixtures  and  expect  good  results.  NO  ONE  gives 
you  anything  better  than  you  pay  for. 

SPECIAI.  MIXTURES. — For  all  round  general  conditions,  our  Evergreen  Mixture  is  unex- 
celled, but  we  will  prepare  special  mixtures  for  shady  places,  low.  wet  soils,  very  dry  soils 
anc  terraces.  Just  mention  it  when  ordering. 

- CLOVER. — Many  gardeners  like  white  clover  mixed  in  lawn  seeds  and  it  is  excel- 

lent, especially  if  your  soil  is  heavy  or  poor.  White  clover  grows  quickly  and  acts  as  a 
nurse  crop  and  protects  the  fine  leaved  grasses.  Evergreen  Lawn  Grass ‘with  one-fourth 
white  clover  is  10c  per  pound  more. 

FAIR  GREEN  LAWN  GRASS 

For  those  that  are  not  so  particular,  or 
for  ordinary  purposes,  this  mixture  will  give 
satisfaction.  It  is  not  a cheap  mixture:  far 
from  it-  We  know  it  is  equal  to  most  fancy 
or  special  mixtures  being  offered. 

Per  lb.  35c.  postage  extra : 10  lbs.  or 

more,  not  prepaid,  at  30c  lb. 


Feed  the  Lawn 

Do  not  starve  the  grass  if  you  want 
it  to  look  gTe«n  and  velvety:  use  ‘‘Won- 
der” and  “C-M,”  as  per  directions.  See 
pages  38  and  39. 


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ALFALFA  AND  CLOVER  SEEDS 

Single  pound  prices  on  Grass  Seed  are  prepaid.  Ten,  fifty  and  one  hundred  pound  prices 
are  NOT  prepaid  and  subject  to  change.  See  notes,  page  43.  Por  amount  of  seed  to  sow 
per  acre  see  table  inside  back  cover. 


White  Clover  (Trifolimn  Repens) 

Used  largely  in  lawns  and  permanent  pas- 
ture mixtures.  Accommodates  itself  to  a 
great  variety  of  soils.  High  grade  clean  seed 
is  very  scarce  and  high  this  year;  beware  of 
low-priced  seed  this  season. 

Choice  Seed,  10  lbs.  $6.00.  Per  lb.,  post- 
paid, 65c. 

Extra  Pancy  Seed. — Per  lb.,  postpaid,  75c 

Por  lawns  always  buy  our  Extra  Fancy 
Seed,  which  is  the  purest  high  quality  seed 
obtainable,  and  the  true  very  dwarf,  hardy 
variety. 

It  Pays  Well  to  inoculate  Alfalfa  and 
Clover  Seeds  with  Mulfords  Cultures.  See 

page  37. 

Red  Clover  (Trifolium  Pratense) 

Hardy,  and  succeeds  well  on  any  good  soil. 
10  lbs.  $2.90;  100  lbs.  $27.00;  per  lb., 

postpaid,  35c. 

Alsike  Clover  (Trifolium  Hybridum) 

Valued  highly  for  sowing  with  other 
grasses.  Excellent  for  hay  and  pasture; 
valuable  for  bees;  resists  both  drought  and 
excessive  moisture. 

10  lbs.  $2.90;  100  lbs.  $27.00;  per  lb.,  post- 
paid,  35c. 


Double  Your  Clover  Crop 
By  treating  all  clover  seeds  you  plant 
with  Mulford’s  Culture.  BEST  BY 
TEST.  See  page  37. 


Alfalfa,  or  Lucerne  Clover 

Reports  prove  that  Alfalfa  will  grow  in 
all  parts  of  the  West,  but  requires  a deep 
loose  soil.  Will  not  thrive  on  heavy  clay  or 
where  there  is  hard  pan.  As  soon  as  cut  it 
immediately  commences  to  grow.  Excellent 
hay  or  pasture.  Alfalfa,  once  established, 
is  a crop  so  profitable  that  every  farmer 
may  well  take  great  care  to  get  a stand. 
Much  has  been  published  about  its  high 
feeding,  fertilizing  and  wonderful  yield  pos- 
sibilities. 

Price:  10  lbs.  $2.25;  100  lbs.  $21.00.  Per 

lb.,  postpaid,  35c. 

Dry  Land  Alfalfa 

For  high,  dry,  hot  land,  where  irrigation 
is  impossible. 

Price:  10  lbs.  $2.75;  ICO  lbs.  $26.00.  Per 

lb.,  postpaid,  35c. 

Crimson  Clover  (Trifolium 
Incarnatum) 

A thrifty  annual.  It  germinates  quickly, 
grows  rapidly  and  stools  abundantly. 

10  lbs.  $2.75.  Per  lb.,  postpaid,  35c 


The  MULFORD  CULTURES  contain  nitrogen-fixing  bacteria,  which 
form  nodules  on  the  roots  of  field  and  garden  legumes  that  act  by 
collecting  nitrogen  from  the  air  and  converting  it  into  nitrates — food 
for  soil  and  plants.  Get  wise  by  reading  page  37. 


Sweet  Clover  (Melilotus) 

Sweet  clover  has  come  to  stay.  There  is 
no  doubt  about  it.  Ask  any  farm  paper,  any 
state  colege,  the  U.  S.  Department,  or  better 
yet,  any  man  who  has  grown  it. 

Sweet  clover  is  used  as  either  a feed  crop 
or  as  a fertilizer  to  plow  under  to  improve 
the  soil  and  increase  the  crop  to  follow.  It 
grows  fast  and  is  easy  to  start. 

Grows  luxuriantly  on  good  soils  but  it 
will  also  grow  and  thrive  on  thin,  sandy 
soil,  hardpan,  gumbo,  rocky  upland,  clay  and 
alkali  land. 

Sweet  clover  lives  two  years.  It  makes 
large,  rapid  growth  the  first  season  and  can 
be  cut  for  hay  or  pastured  the  last  half  of 
the  summer,  but  does  not  bloom  or  bear 
seed.  The  second  year  it  blooms,  bears  seeds 
and  dies.  Will  make  two  crops  of  hay  or 
a crop  of  hay  and  one  of  seed  the  second 
year.  Can  be  plowed  under  either  the  first 
or  second  year,  but  to  get  the  full  value  in 
humus  the  second  season  is  better  on  ac- 
count of  the  large  roots  that  penetrates  the 
lower  layers  of  soil  thereby  loosening  it  up 
and  adding  much  humus  and  more  nitrogen. 

Sown  very  early  in  the  spring.  It  does 
well  sown  either  alone  or  with  a nurse  crop 
of  small  grain.  Use  15  .to  20  pounds  of  seed 
per  acre. 

Sweet  Clover  makes  excellent  pasture  for 
horses,  cattle,  sheep,  hogs  or  chickens.  A 
very  early  and  continuous  cropper. 

Price:  Per  lb.  40c,  postpaid;  10  lbs.  $3.25; 
trial  pkg.  10c.  Write  for  quantity  price. 


For  Best  Results  Treat  All  Clover  Seeds  with  Mulford’s  Cultures  (See  p.  37) 


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ABOUT  PRICES 


ABOUT  PRICES 


BEAD  THE  FOLLOWING 


Only  one  grade  priced,  the  best,  choice,  clean  seed.  Write  for  prices  in  quantity. 

Single  pound  prices  on  Grass  and  Clover  Seeds  are  prepaid.  Prices  per  ten,  fifty  and 
one  hundred  pounds  are  not  prepaid  and  are  subject  to  market  changes.  Reference  tables 
inside  back  cover. 

YOU  WILL  ALWAYS  GET  YOUR  MONEY’S  WORTH 

Prices  on  Grass  and  Pield  Seeds  change  occasionally,  therefore  we  cannot  print  prices 
good  for  any  length  of  time.  When  ready  to  buy,  write  us  for  special  prices,  stating 
quantity  wanted,  or  order  what  you  want  at  catalog  prices,  and  we  guarantee  that  we 
will  o-ive  you  full  value  for  the  money  sent,  whether  the  price  at  the  time  you  order  be 
higher  or  lower.  In  other  words,  we  will  always  ship  seed  to  cover  the  full  amount  of 
money  sent  to  us. 

FOR  AMOUNT  TO  SOW  PER  ACRE,  SEE  INSIDE  BACK  COVER 


SUDAN  GRASS 


A New  Forage  and  Hay  Crop — A Valuable  One-Season  Crop 

This  grass  was  introduced  in  the  States  by  the  Department  of  Agriculture  and  has 
proved  a great  success,  especially  for  dry-land  conditions,  and  from  many  reports  and 
observations  and  samples  of  the  grass  shown  it  appears  to  do  equally  well  in  all  parts 
of  the  Willamette  Valley. 

Sudan  Grass  is  strictly  an  annual  and  dies  each  year  like  Millet  and  must  be  seeded 
again  each  spring.  This  makes  it  fit  admirably  into  any  system  of  rotation,  and  while 
it  does  not  benefit  the  soil  like  legumes,  it  does  afford  a change  in  crop  and  this  is  a 
good  thing  for  the  soil.  Sudan  Grass  is  tall,  reaching  a height  of  from  seven  to  nine 
feet.  The  plant  stools  wonderfully  and  produces  under  favorable  conditions  as  many  as 
100  stems  from  a single  root. 

It  belongs  to  the  sorghum  family,  but  is  more  slender  and  grassy  in  manner  of  growth, 
earlier  and  hardier,  and  matures  in  10  to  12  weeks.  Yields  a good  crop  of  first-class  hay. 
All  stock  relish  the  hay  and  thrive  on  it.  The  quality  is  said  to  be  equal  to  timothy. 
Ydelds  of  from  two  to  four  tons  per  acre  are  common,  and  under  irrigation  they  run  as 
high  as  eight  to  ten  tons  per  acre. 

Seeding.  Do  not  plant  until  the  soil  has  become  warm  in  the  spring  or  any  time  during 
the  summer  as  a catch  crop,  so  long  as  70  to  80  days  intervene  before  frosts.  Sudan 
Grass  can  be  sown  in  rows  18  to  42  inches  apart,  drilled  in  with  a grain  drill  or  sown 
broadcast.  In  the  semi-arid  sections  it  is  much  more  profitable  to  seed  it  in  rows  and 
cultivate,  and  even  in  the  humid  regions  a small  amount  of  cultivation  appears  to  give 
added  vigor  to  the  plants.  Seeded  in  drills  36  inches  apart,  3 pounds  per  acre;  drills,  18 
inches  apart,  6 pounds;  broadcast  by  hand  or  grain  drill,  16  to  20  pounds  per  acre. 

Harvesting.  Sudan  Grass  is  easy  to  cut  with  a mower  and  cures  readily.  When  cut 
for  hay  it  is  best  to  cut  just  after  full  bloom,  so  that  it  will  have  as  much  time  as 
possible  for  a second  growth.  After  cutting  it  renews  its  growth  promptly  when  moisture 
conditions  are  favorable.  The  grass  stools  abundantly  after  first  cutting  and  the  second 
and  third  cuttings  are  very  fine  stemmed. 

Every  farmer  looking  for  a new  forage  or  hay  crop  should  try  at  least  an  acre  or  two. 
Beware  of  cheap,  inferior  seed. 

Prices  Select,  Tested  Seed:  10  lbs.  $2.75;  per  lb.  35c  postpaid.  Write  for  quantity  price. 


Kentucky  Blue  (Poa  Pratensis) 

Remarkable  for  its  ability  to  adapt  itself 
to  a great  variety  of  soils,  succeeding  on  an 
average  dry  soil  as  well  as  on  a moist 
meadow.  An  abundant  yielder  and  presents 
a handsome  green  appearance  early  in  the 
spring,  thus  making  it  of  great  value  for 
lawn  mixtures.  Our  extra  fancy  grade  for 
lawns  is  unequaled. 

Fancy,  10  lbs.  $3.00.  Per  lb.,  postpaid,  35c. 

H.  Q.  extra  fancy,  10  lbs.  $3.50.  Per  lb., 
postpaid,  40c. 

NOTE. — Our  H.  Q.  (highest  quality)  Ex- 
tra Fancy  seed  is  unexcelled  for  weight  and 
purity.  Few  dealers  handle  this  high  grade 
recleaned  seed  on  account  of  its  cost.  This 
seed,  straight  or  mixed  with  Fancy  White 
Clover  is  excellent  for  lawns. 


English  Rye  Grass  (Lolium  Perenne) 

A strong-growing,  hardy  perennial  grass, 
noted  for  its  nutritive  qualities.  It  is 
equally  valuable  for  both  grazing  and  hay. 
It  grows  very  rapidly  and  makes  a good 
showing  in  a few  weeks. 

For  Lawns  this  is  used  and  recommended 
by  many  gardeners.  If  sown  thickly,  it 
makes  a good  hardy  lawn,  and  for  large 
grounds  and  parks  it  is  very  successful. 
Often  mixed  with  White  Clover. 

10  lbs.  $1.75;  100  lbs.  $15.00.  Per  lb.,  post- 
paid, 35c. 

Creeping  Bent  (Agrostis  Stolonifera) 

Perennial.  A grass  desirable  for  either 
lawns  or  permanent  pastures  on  account  of 
the  fine,  firm  and  enduring  turf  it  produces; 
especially  adapted  to  meist  situations. 

Per  lb.,  postpaid,  75c 


NOTE. — Wo  know  you  can  buy  cheaper  Grass  Seeds  from  other  dealers.  We  offer  only 
the  BEST  RECLEANED  HEAVY  CLEAN  SEEDS — by  far  cheapest  to  buy. 


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For  amounts  of  seed  to 

Orchard  (Dactylis  Glomerata) 

Of  the  greatest  value  in  permanent  pasture 
mixtures;  thrives  best  in  moist,  shady 
places,  but  will  withstand  drought  exceed- 
ingly well.  Valued  for  hay  crop,  as  it  is 
very  nutritious  if  cut  early.  Its  inclination 
to  grow  in  tufts  necessitates  other  grasses 
being  sown  with  it. 

10  lbs.  $3.00;  100  lbs.  $28.00.  Per  lb., 
postpaid,  40c. 

Red  Top  (Agrostis  Vulgaria) 

Of  great  value  for  mixing  with  hay  or 
permanent  pasture  grasses;  will  succeed  in 
nearly  any  soil,  but  thrives  best  in  a rich, 
moist  soil;  makes  a fine  bottom  growth, 
rendering  it  invaluable  to  be  sown  with 
grasses,  such  as  timothy  and  orchard. 

Choice  Seed,  not  hulled,  10  lbs.  $1.40;  100 
lbs.  $12.00.  Per  lb.,  postpaid,  25c. 

Fancy  Hulled  Seed,  10  lbs.  $2.50;  100  lbs. 
$18.00.  Per  lb.,  postpaid,  30c. 

Mesquite  (Holcus  Lanatus) 

It  is  usually  sown  on  virgin  soil,  without 
cultivation,  after  the  ground  has  been  burned 
over. 

Fancy  Hulled  Seed,  10  lbs.  $2.25;  100  lbs. 
write.  Per  lb.,  postpaid,  30c. 

Italian  Rye  (Lolium  Italicum) 

A quick-growing  grass,  attaining  a height 
of  2%  to  4 feet;  very  desirable  for  meadows 
or  permanent  pastures;  thrives  best  on  soils 
that  are  slightly  moist,  and  will  even  stand 
considerable  overflow;  grows  easily  and 
bears  an  abundance  of  foliage  that  makes 
the  best  and  sweetest  hay  imaginable. 

10  lbs.  $1.85;  10O  lbs.  $15.00.  Per  lb., 
postpaid,  25c. 


see  inside  back  cover 

Timothy,  (Phleum  Pratense) 

As  a hay  crop,  timothy  is  unsurpassed  by 
any  other  grass.  Thrives  on  ordinary  soil, 
but  succeeds  best  in  a moist  loam.  Best  to 
cut  it  when  in  blossom  or  soon  after  flower- 
ing. Beneficial  to  sow  timothy  with  red  top 
and  red  clover,  as  they  produce  more  of  a 
bottom  growth. 

10  lbs.  $1.50;  100  lbs.  $12.00.  Per  lb., 
postpaid,  25c. 

Bromus  Inermis  (Brome  Grass) 

On  account  of  its  strong  perennial  char- 
acter, and  its  unusual  drought-resisting  pow- 
ers, is  the  best  grass  we  have  for  the  semi- 
arid  regions  of  the  Northwest.  It  grows 
luxuriantly,  is  freely  eaten  in  either  the  dry 
or  green  state  by  cattle,  and  yields  enor- 
mously, making  the  best  of  hay  for  horses 
or  cattle. 

10  lbs.  $2.50.  Per  lb.,  postpaid,  35c. 

Crested  Dog’s  Tail  (Cynosurus 
Cristatus) 

A perennial  grass,  forming  a smooth  and 
lasting  turf,  excellent  in  mixtures  for  lawns, 
putting-greens,  and  pastures.  It  thrives 
best  on  rich,  moist  land,  but  can  accommo- 
date itself  to  almost  any  soil,  and,  as  the 
roots  penetrate  deeply  into  the  ground,  it 
dan  stand  severe  drought. 

10  lbs.  $4.50.  Per  lb.,  postpaid,  50c. 

Rhode  Island  Bent  (Agrostis  Canina) 

Forms  a very  fine  turf  even  on  light  soils; 
desirable  for  lawns,  as  it  forms  a very  close 
sward. 

Per  lb.  postpaid,  65c. 


Grass  Seeds — Continued 

sow  per  acre, 


FIELD  AND  FARM  SEEDS 


Single  pound  prices  are  prepaid.  Ten,  fifty  and  one  hundred  pound  prices  are  HOT  prepaid 
and  subject  to  market  changes.  Seed  to  cover  amount  remitted  always  sent  unless  other- 
wise ordered.  See  notes,  page  43.  Write  for  prices  on  larger  quantities  when  ready  to  buy. 


White  Jerusalem  Artichokes 

Planted  and  cultivated  for  the  tuber,  the 
same  as  potatoes.  Of  great  value  for  feed- 
ing stock.  They  are  the  best  and  cheapest 
hog  feed  known.  They  are  remarkable  for 
great  productiveness,  over  25  tons  have  been 
raised  on  1 acre.  Easier  to  grow  than  pota- 
toes. They  need  not  be  dug.  If  hogs  are 
turned  in  on  them  they  can  easily  root  the 
tubers  out.  One  acre  will  keep  from  twenty 
to  thirty  hogs  in  fine  condition  for  several 
months.  Said  to  be  a preventive  of  cholera 
and  other  hog  diseases.  Excellent  for  fat- 
tening if  fed  with  a grain  or  mash  ration. 
Plant  400  lbs.  per  acre  early  in  the  spring. 


By  freight  or  express,  10  lbs.  40c;  50  lbs. 
$1.25;  100  lbs.  $2.00.  Per  lb.,  prepaid,  15c; 
4 lbs.  50c.  Write  for  quantity  price. 


VALUABLE  BOOKS. — On  pages  132  and 
133  we  offer  an  up-to-date  list  of  valuable 
books. 


Artichoke  Tubers. 


You  Need  One  DAD’S  NEW  ELECTRIC  LIGHT  is  something  that  will  be  of 
reat  service  to  our  city,  suburban  and  country  customers.  It’s  an 
all-around  light,  lantern  or  flashlight,  in  fact,  it’s  “THE  LIGHT  OF  ALL  LIGHTS”— 
makes  “NIGHT  TIME  A BRIGHT  TIME.”  It  takes  the  place  of  ALL  open  flame, 
gas  or  oil  explosive  lights  for  ALL  PEOPLE  and  ALL  PURPOSES.  It  is  always 
ready.  See  page  131. 


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Barley 

BEARDLESS. — The  earliest  barley  known. 

The  straw  is  about  the  height  of  the  com- 
mon barley,  but  better,  and  will  stand  up  on 
any  land:  with  good  season,  land  has  pro- 
duced 80  bushels  per  acre.  Sow  as  early  as 
you  can:  frost  does  not  hurt  it.  This,  as  its 
name  implies,  is  almost  entirely  beardless, 
and  as  easy  to  grow  and  handle  as  oats. 
It  is  becoming  more  popular  each  season. 

Per  lb.,  postpaid,  20c.  Write  for  quantity 
prices. 

WHITE  HULLESS  (Bald  Barley). — A 

grand  barley  for  stock  feeding.  Grain  plump, 
heavy,  and  when  threshed  is  hulless  like 
wheat;  a heavy  cropper.  When  grown  and 
cut  for  hay  it  produces  a magnificent  crop, 
which  is  very  rich  and  almost  equal  to  a 
grain  feed  Much  relished  by  horses  and 
stock  of  all  kinds.  An  excellent  hog  feed. 
Culture  same  as  common  barley. 

Per  lb.,  postpaid,  25c.  Write  for  quantity 
prices. 

COMMON  BABLE7. — We  always  aim  to 
have  a nice,  clean  stock  of  good  Seed  Barley 
on  hand  at  all  times. 

Per  lb.,  postpaid.  20c.  Write  for  quantity 
prices. 

Buckwheat 

SILVER  HULL. — A very  good  and  popular 
variety;  grain  is  of  a light  gray  color  has 
a thin  husk;  matures  early,  and  yields 
heavily:  a g^ood  milling  variety. 

10  lbs.  75c;  100  lbs.,  write.  Per  lb.,  post- 
paid, 20c. 

JAPANESE. — Good  yielder.  ripens  early: 
excellent  for  bee  to  work  on  as  it  remains  in 
bloom  longer. 

10  lbs.  75c;  100  lbs.,  write.  Per  lb.,  post- 
paid, 20c. 

Cheat  Seed 

Cheat  seed  yields  a good  crop  of  hay,  es- 
pecially on  low  or  moist  soil,  and  will  stand 
considerable  overflow  without  harm.  Sow 
in  the  fall  or  early  spring,  the  same  as  oats 
and  about  100  pounds  per  acre. 

10  lbs.  60c.  Per  lb.,  postpaid,  15c.  Write 
for  quantity  prices. 


Cow  Peas 

Are  really  small  beans  of  vigorous  habit 
and  heavy  foliage  of  great  nutritious  value, 
yielding  five  to  nine  tons  of  green  feed  per 
acre,  or  can  be  cut  and  cured  like  clover. 
They  are  great  nitrogen  gatherers  and  one 
of  the  best  fertilizers  when  turned  under. 
Sow  two  bushels  per  acre. 

WHIP-POOR-WILL. — Upright  or  bush 
growth,  earlier  maturing,  easily  harvested. 

CLAY. — Of  vigorous  growth.  Excellent 
for  ensilage;  can  be  planted  in  hills  with 
corn. 

10  lbs.  SI. 00;  100  lbs.,  write.  Per  lb.,  post- 
paid, 20c. 

Thousand-Headed  Kale 

Commonly  Called  COW  KALE 

Recommended  by  agricultural  col- 
leges. granges  and  dairymen  as  one 
of  the  most  valuable  green  forage 
plants  for  the  Pacific  Coast. 

It  grows  rapidly  and  produces  a 
mass  of  large,  thick,  curly  green 
leaves,  rich  and  succulent,  which  are 
eagerly  eaten  by  stock  and  poultry. 
If  planted  early  will  produce  valu- 
able green  feed  during  the  dry  sum- 
mer months.  Makes  the  most  rapid 
growth  if  sown  in  the  early  spring, 
but  locally  it  is  extensively  planted 
in  summer  and  fall  for  winter  feed. 
Will  stand  light  freezing.  Stalks 
can  be  cut  off,  or  the  larger  lower 
leaves  broken  off,  leaving  the  tops 
to  grow.  Under  good  cultivation 
plants  will  grow  from  5 to  6 feet 
high.  Sow  2 to  3 lbs.  per  acre,  thinly 
in  drills  2 to  4 ft.  apart  and  thin 
out.  For  late  planting  (July  and 
August)  it  is  better  to  have  strong 
plants  from  earlier  seeding  and  set 
out  same  as  cabbage,  2 ft.  apart,  in 
rows.  Thin  out  later  if  plants  at- 
tain extra  large  size. 

Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  4 czs.  30c;  lb.  90c. 
postpaid. 


Thousand-Headed  Kale. 

This  cut  is  from  photo,  and  gives  you  a good  idea 
of  the  size  and  plant  when  well  grown. 


ROOTS  AND  CORN. — Progressive  farmers  always  provide  full  cellars  of  Carrots.  Sugar 
Beets,  Mangels  and  Swede  Turnips — and  we  believe  it  is  in  the  best  interest  of  every  farmer 
to  grow  plenty  of  Field  Roots  in  addition  to  a liberal  acreage  of  Corn  for  his  live  stock. 
These  greatly  reduce  the  grain  and  hay  consumed,  and  keep  the  stock  in  excellent  health. 


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Routledge  Pride  of  tlie  West. 

FIELD  CORN  FOR  OREGON 

If  you  want  to  raise  some  good  Field  Corn,  plant  our  Western  grown  Seed  Corn.  The 
strains  we  are  offering  you  are  acclimated  and  especially  adapted  to  our  short,  cool  sum- 
mers. Eastern  and  Southern  grown  field  corn  seed  is  all  right  for  green  fodder,  but  ol  little 
value  on  this  Coast,  if  you  want  to  raise  matured,  dry  ears. 


Routledge  Pride  of  the  West 

(Sample  Ears  on  Display  at  Our  Store.) 

Oregon  grown;  acclimated.  A grand  suc- 
cess in  Oregon.  We  have  been  raising  this 
variety  for  years,  and  by  selecting  the  earl- 
iest ripening  and  best  select  ears,  now  have 
a strain  that  is  a revelation  to  many  people 
who  have  thought  Oregon  and  Washington 
could  not  raise  profitable  field  corn. 

Routledge  Pride  of  the  West  Field  Com 

is  an  early  maturing  variety,  producing 
stalks  from  6 to  8 and  10  feet  high,  and  large 
ears,  8 and  9 inches  long.  .Cobs  covered 
with  14  to  16  rows  of  deep,  yellow  kernels. 
It  is  a heavy  yielder.  Our  strain  has  been 
greatly  improved  in  the  last  2 years.  Plant 
some  of  this  corn  this  season;  you  will  be 
pleased  with  results,  we  are  sure. 

Better  Than  Ever. — Last  season  in  spite 
of  the  late  backward  spring  and  unfavorable 
growing  season  our  grower  again  harvested 
over  85  bushels  per  acre  of  large,  well- 
fill  ed,  mature  ears. 

We  claim  this  is  the  earliest  and  heaviest 
yielding  strain  of  Yellow  Dent  corn  grown 
in  Oregon.  Try  it  and  be  convinced. 

Barge  pkt.  10c;  lb.  25c,  postpaid.  Not 
postpaid,  10  lbs.  $1.60;  100  lbs.,  write. 


Longfellow  Extra  Early 

Unsurpassed  for  Early  Mature  Ears  and 
Production. 

This  valuable  corn  is  a flint  variety,  Ore- 
gon grown  and  thoroughly  acclimated.  Has 
been  grown  near  Portland  for  the  past  six 
years  with  great  success. 

We  believe  this  is  hardier,  earlier,  and 
will  grow  under  more  adverse  conditions 
than  most  any  other  kind.  We  recommend 
Longfellow  to  all  growers  who  have  not 
had  success  with  the  Yellow  Dent  varieties 
and  for  sections  with  a short  season  and 
cool  nights. 

LONGFELLOW  FLINT.— The  ears  are  8 
rowed,  from  10  to  15  inches  long  and  1 V2  to 
1%  inches  in  diameter.  The  cob  is  very 
small,  kernels  large,  broad,  glossy,  deep  yel- 
low and  very  rich  in  food  value.  Stalks  5 
to  7 feet  high.  Fifty  lbs.  of  corn  on  the 
ears  will  shell  40  lbs.  of  corn,  leaving  only 
10  lbs.  of  cob,  showing  that  the  grain  yield 
is  equal,  if  not  greater  than  the  large  eared 
kinds. 

Per  large  pkt.  10c;  lb.  25c,  postpaid.  Not 
prepaid,  5 lbs.  85c;  10  lbs.  $1.60;  100  lbs., 
write. 


Longfellow  Extra  Early  Flint 


MINNESOTA  NO.  13— YELLOW 
DENT 

Well  and  favorably  known  in  many  sec- 
tions of  the  West.  Produces  splendid  large 
ears  with  deep  kernels  of  bright  yellow.  A 
strong  and  vigorous  grower  with  heavy 
foliage.  A good  fodder  corn. 

Oregon  Grown. — Large  pkt.  10c;  lb.  20c, 
postpaid.  Not  prepaid,  10  lbs.  $1.40;  100 
lbs.,  write. 


HARTMAN  YELLOW  DENT 

A variety  much  advertised  and  claimed 
to  be  very  early,  productive  and  profitable. 
Has  given  excellent  results  in  some  sec- 
tions— true  stock. 

Large  pkL  10c;  lb.  20c, ° postpaid.  Not 

prepaid,  lb.  15c;  10  lbs.  $1.50;  100  lbs., 
write. 


CORN  PLANTERS 

We  offer  on  page  121  two  of  the  best 
hand  Corn  Planters  made.  They  save  seed 
and  labor  and  plant  right. 


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Field  Peas 

Field  Peas  are  a very  profitable  crop  and  are  grown 
here  very  extensively.  They  can  be  grown  alone  or 
with  oats.  When  planted  with  oats  and  cut  gTeen  they 
make  a large  amount  of  very  rich  feed:  also  very  valu- 
able for  enriching  the  soil  if  plowed  under.  The  dry 
peas  make  excellent  hog  feed  and  are  quite  fattening. 
Sow,  if  alone,  2 bushels  to  the  acre;  if  with  oats  It- 
bushels  peas  and  2 bushels  oats. 

WHITE  CANADIAN. — The  leading  and  most  popular 
kind;  seed  creamy  white;  a heavy  cropper.  Yields  30 
to  50  bushels  per  acre. 

10  lbs.  SI. 00 ; 100  lbs.,  write.  Per  lb.,  postpaid,  20c 

BLUE  PRUSSIAN. — Valuable  variety,  seed  green. 
Used  extensively  as  a dry  soup  pea. 

Per  lb..  postpaid.  25c.  Stock  scarce,  write  for  price. 


INSURE  YOUR  PEA  CROP 

Why  not  be  sure  of  a large  heavy  crop  of  peas  by  in- 
oculating the  seed  with  “Atulford's  Cultures?”  (See 
page  37.) 

A United  States  Department  of  Agriculture  Bulletin 

s?  *: 

“It  is  worse  than  useless  to  attempt  to  glow  any 
leguminous  crop  without  being  certain  of  the  presence 
of  the  baeteria.  which  enable  the  plants  to  fix  free 
nitrogen.  Certain  regions  are  practically  devoid  of  the 
right  kind  of  bacteria,  and  unless  some  artificial  means 
of  inoculating  with  the  germ  is  resorted  to.  the  crop 
will  be  a failure.”  Use  Mulford's  Culture,  page  37. 


SEED  OATS 


Routledge  Prize  Oats 

This  wonderful  new  Oat,  introduced  by  us  in  19 OS, 
has  proved  in  growing  contests  all  we  claimed  for  it. 
Routledge  Prize  certainly  is  a prize  oat,  and  a real 
prize-winner  at  the  county  fairs  wherever  it  has  been 
shown.  This  gjand  oat  belongs  to  tbe  tree  or  branch- 
ing class,  and  is  a vigorous,  healthy  grower  of  strong 
stooling  qualities.  This  is  one  of  the  heaviest  yield- 
ing oats  introduced  to  date.  From  several  hundred 
samples  we  sent  out.  spring  of  1908.  the  lightest  yield 
reported  was  over  100  bushels  per  acre,  and  from  that 
up  to  200  and  300  bushels  where  is  was  given  special 
cultivation.  Under  ordinary  conditions  and  good  soil, 
we  know  of  no  variety  that  will  out  yield  it. 

Routledge  Prize  Oat  is  a very  early,  drought-resist- 
ing variety.  Grain  of  good  size,  plump  and  heavy,  and 
one  that  matures  quickly,  making  it  a very  valuable 
variety  where  the  seasons  are  short.  While  this  is 
really  a sprint  oat.  it  can  safely  be  planted  in  the 
fall  in  the  Willamette  Valley  or  any  locality  where  the 
winters  are  mild.  White  seeded  variety. 

Prices:  1 lb.  20c;  3 lbs.  50c.  postpaid.  Market  un- 

settled. Write  for  prices,  stating  quantity  wanted. 


Shadeland  Challenge 

The  best  white  side  oat  we  know  of.  Hardy,  vigor- 
ous, early  maturing,  and  still  maintains  its  supremacy 
as  the  best,  heaviest  yielding,  general  purpose  Oat  in 
existence. 

“Shadeland  Challenge”  is  a heavy,  plump,  thin-hulled 
oat  whose  immense  heads  often  measure  18  inches  in 
length,  bearing  from  250  to  300  kernels.  Shadeland 
Challenge  ripens  in  about  100  days  from  planting  if 
spring  sown,  and  100  bushels  per  acre  is  not  uncom- 
mon cn  ordinary  soil.  Can  be  planted  in  the  fall  (where 
the  winters  are  mild)  or  as  early  as  possible  in  the 
spring. 

Prices:  1 lb.  20c;  3 lbs.  50c,  postpaid.  Market  un- 

settled. Write  for  prices,  stating  quantity  wanted. 


\\ 


Routledge  Prize. 


White,  Gray  or  Black  Seed 
Oats 

We  always  aim  to  have  a se- 
lected recleaned  stock  of  good 
White,  Black  or  Gray  Seed  Oats. 
Can  sell  them  at  about  market 
price  for  Xo.  1 seed.  Market 
unsettled.  Write  for  prices,  stat- 
ing quantity  wanted. 


DON’T 


Practice  false  economy  by  buying  low-priced  grains. 
Quality  Pirst  Price  as  Low  as  we  can  make  it. 


It  don't  pay.  Our  motto — 


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Kaffir  Corn 

An  excellent  fodder  plant.  Seed  small  and  almost  round,  val- 
uable poultry  and  pigeon  food.  It  does  best  sown  thinly  in 
drills  three  feet  apart.  10  lbs.  $1.20;  per  lb.,  postpaid,  25c 

Lentils 

Succeed  best  in  dry,  sandy  soil.  A leguminous  annual,  the 
seeds  of  which  are  valuable  for  pigeons  and  are  used  largely 
for  soups.  The  leafy  stalks  make  good  forage. 

Per  lb.,  postpaid,  25c 

Millets 

Sow  in  April,  May  or  June,  20  pounds  for  seed  or  35  pounds 
for  hay  per  acre.  Must  be  sown  early  to  mature  in  Willamette 
Valley. 

EARLY  FORTUNE. — This  variety  seems  to  do  extra  well  here; 
try  it.  Heads  large  and  loose,  and  seed  is  amber  red  and  three 
times  as  large  as  the  German.  Makes  good  poultry  feed. 

10  lbs.  $1.00;  100  lbs.,  write;  per  lb.,  postpaid,  20c 

GERMAN. — An  improved  variety,  yielding  a larger  crop  of 
seed  than  the  common  millet.  It  is  also  taller  than  the  com- 
mon, and  yields  a heavier  crop  of  hay. 

10  lbs.  $1.00;  100  lbs.,  write;  per  lb.,  postpaid,  20c 

HUNGARIAN. — A dwarf  millet;  superior  for  hay. 

10  lbs.  $1.00;  100  lbs.,  write;  per  lb.,  postpaid,  20c 


Millet.  Profitable  Potatoes  for  Seed— See  Pages  28-29 


Rape,  Dwarf  Essex 

We  offer  you  true,  pure  seed.  One  of  the  best  forage 
plants,  on  account  of  the  large  amount  of  green  feed  it 
will  produce  at  a season  of  the  year  when  everything 
else  is  dried  up.  It  has  yielded  ten  tons  of  green  forage 
per  acre,  and  has  twice  the  feeding  value  of  green  clover. 
Sheep,  swine,  cattle  and  poultry  eat  it  readily.  Rape 
will  do  well  on  almost  any  soil.  Prepare  the  ground  as 
for  turnips,  and  sow  any  time  from  May  till  September; 
or  plant  it  with  grain.  Sow,  per  acre  three  pounds,  in 
drills;  or,  if  broadcast,  five  pounds. 

10  lbs.  $1.60;  write  for  quantity  prices;  per  lb.,  post- 
paid, 25c. 

Seed  Wheat  or  Rye 

When  ready  to  buy  any  variety  of  Seed  Wheat,  write 
us  for  quotations  on  quantity  wanted  or  send  in  your 
order  and  we  will  give  full  value  at  lowest  market  price. 

Speltz — Emmer 

Sow  in  the  spring,  the  same  as  wheat,  at  the  rate  of 
two  bushels  per  acre.  Cut  when  the  grain  is  past  the 
middle  stage  of  milk,  when  it  will  make  splendid  grain 
and  lots  of  rich  straw  hay.  Thresh  like  wheat,  only 
not  so  closely.  Can  be  fed  whole,  rolled  like  barley,  or 
ground. 

10  lbs.  75c;  100  lbs.  $4.25;  per  lb.,  postpaid,  20c 

Sugar  Cane  or  Sorghum 

A valuable  crop  to  grow  for  fodder  or  ensilage,  as  it 
furnishes  an  immense  tonnage  to  the  acre. 

10  lbs.  $1.50;  100  lbs.,  write;  per  lb.,  postpaid,  25c 

Vetches 

OREGON  VETCH  (Vicia  Sativa).— Oregon’s  greatest 
forage  plant.  Often  called  Fall  Vetch.  Grown  very  ex- 
tensively in  Western  Oregon  and  Washington,  especially 
in  the  Willamette  Valley  and  on  the  Oregon  coast.  It 
furnishes  an  abundance  of  excellent  feed,  either  green  or 
dried.  The  seed  is  generally  mixed  with  wheat,  oats  or 
rye  having  a stiff  straw  to  hold  it  up.  Sown  alone  85 
pounds  or  60  pounds  with  a bushel  of  grain  -per  acre. 
Sow  in  the  fall  or  early  spring. 

10  lbs.  60c;  100  lbs.  $4.50;  per  lb.,  postpaid,  20c 

HAIRY  SAND  OR  WINTER  (Vicia  Villose). — This  va- 
riety thrives  on  poor  arid,  sandy  soils.  It  is  sown  in  the 
fall  or  spring,  mixed  with  rye,  which  serves  to  support 
the  plants.  Sow  20  pounds  per  acre. 

10  lbs.,  $2.50;  per  lb.,  postpaid,  35c 


THE  WISE  ONES 
Will  use  Mulford’s  Vetch 
Culture  to  inoculate  their 
seed  before  sowing.  There 
is  no  question  about  its 
VALUE.  “Evidence,”  a new 
booklet,  will  prove  it.  (See 
page  37.) 


Single  pound  prices  are  prepaid)  but  ten,  fifty  and  one  hundred  pound  prices  are  NOT  pre- 
paid and  subject  to  market  changes.  See  notes,  page  43.  For  amount  of  seed  to  .sow  per 
acre  see  table  inside  back  cover. 


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How  to  Raise  Flowers  Successfully  from  Seeds 

The  above  is  the  title  of  a 2-page  leaflet  we  have  issued  for  our  customers.  It  tells 
HOW.  WHEN  an  I WHERE  to  plant.  It  is  free  to  all.  You  will  find  it  of  great  value. 

IP  YOU  WILL  MESIOHIZE  the  following  definition  of  the  flower  classes  THEY  WILL 
HELP  YOU  W OHDESTULLY  in  the  selection  of  seeds  and  your  garden  work  in  general. 


AH  hi  U AL S 

These  grow  from  seed,  flower,  mature  their 
seed,  and  die  in  one  year,  or  in  other 
words,  the  same  season. 

Half-Hardy  Annuals  are  those  which  should 
be  started  early  in  the  house,  conservatory 
or  hotbed,  and  transplanted  to  the  garden 
in  settled  warm  weather. 

Hardy  Annuals  are  those  which  can  be  sown 
in  the  open  ground  in  early  spring  or 
started  inside  and  transplanted  if  very 
early  flowers  are  desired. 

BIENNIALS 

These  grow  from  seed,  sown  from  June  to 
August,  flower,  ripen  their  seed  and  die 
the  next  year,  though  some  varieties  bloom 
the  same  season  if  sown  early  in  gentle 
heat. 


Hardy  Biennials  will  winter  in  the  open 
ground  without  protection. 

Half-Hardy  Biennials  require  the  protection 
of  a cold-frame  or  cool-house  during  the 
winter. 

PERENNIALS 

These  grow  from  seed,  and  continue  flower- 
ing annually  for  many  years  after  the  first 
season.  Some  varieties  flower  the  first 
season  if  started  very  early.  Sow  in  the 
fall  for  flowers  next  year. 

Hardy  Perennials  can  remain  in  the  open 
ground  during  winter  without  protection. 

Half-Hardy  Perennials  require  the  protection 
of  a cold-frame  or  cool-housing  during 
winter. 


Sweet  Alyssum. 


Acroclinium 

Hardy  annual,  with  everlasting  flowers; 
good  for  cutting;  flowers  double  and  dry 
nicely  if  cut  in  bud;  1 foot;  July  to  Oc- 
tober. 

Album. — Double  white.  Pkt.  5c 

Mixed. — All  colors.  Fkt.  5c 


Ageratum 

Half-hardy  annuals,  especially  well  adapt- 
ed to  edge  large  beds  of  geraniums, 
salvia  coleus  or  cannas ; flower  continu- 
ous through  the  summer.  15  inches. 

Mexlcannm. — Dwarf,  blue.  Pkt,  5c;  *4  or,  25c 
Album. — Pure  white,  dwarf. 

Pkt.  5c;  -oz.  25c 
Pinest  Mixed. — All  colors. 

Pkt.  5c;  n-oz.  20c 

Dwarf  Little  Blue  Star. — New;  one  of  the 
handsomest  blue-flowered  dwarf  edging 
plants:  grows  5 inches  high,  and  is  just 
covered  with  small,  bright  blue  flowers. 

Pkt.  10c 

AGROSTEMMA — Rose  of  Heaven 

Coeli-Rosa. — Superb  free- flowering,  hardy 

annual,  rose-colored  flowers;  fine  for  cut- 
ting; height  iy%  feet;  Julv  to  September. 

Pkt.  Sc;  -4-oz.  200 

ALOYSIA — Lemon  Verbena 

Citriodora. — A greenhouse  shrub,  valuable 
for  the  fragrance  of  the  foliage;  2 feet 

Pkt.  10c 

Alyssum 

One  of  the  most  popular  hardy  annuals, 
used  especially  for  edging  and  also  valua- 
ble for  cutting  on  account  of  the  fra- 
grance of  flowers. 

Sweet. — Pure  white;  6 inches;  June  to  No- 
vember. Pkt.  5c;  ox.  35c 

Little  Gem. — The  dwarfest  and  best  for 
design  bedding:  plants  very  compact  and 
bushy,  and  grow  only  3 inches  high. 

Pkt.  10c;  ox.  75c 

Lilac  Queen. — Dwarf,  compact,  lilac  Dowers. 

Pkt.  10c 

Saxatile  Compactum  (Gold  Dust). — Hardy 
perennial:  vellow  flowers:  April  to  June; 
height  9 inches.  Pkt.  10c;  %-oz.  20c 


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Improved  Giant  Crego  Aster. 

White  Fleece 

One  of  the  largest  and  most  perfect  of  the 
early  flowering  (Comet  type),  bearing 
flowers  5 inches  and  over  across,  formed 
into  a plumy  globe  of  glistening  white; 
blooms  at  the  same  time  as  Lavender 
Gem,  making  a splendid  companion. 

Fkt.  10c;  '/8-oz.  75c 

Mikado 

Very  similar  to  the  Crego’s  Giant,  but 
more  dwarf  in  growth  and  comes  into 
bloom  fully  two  weeks  earlier.  The  plants 
attain  a height  of  about  18  inches,  of 
branching  habit,  and  the  flowers,  borne  on 
long,  strong  stems,  are  of  colossal  size, 
five  and  six  inches  across.  We  offer  two 
colors,  viz.: 

Mikado  Fink  (or  Rochester).  A charming 
shade  of  pink  suffused  with  lavender. 

Fkt.  10c;  l/a-oz.  75c 
Mikado  White.  Of  purest  glistening  white; 
a magnificent  and  artistic  flower. 

Fkt.  10c;  Vs-oz.  75c 

New  Giant  Comet 

Considered  by  many  to  be  the  most  beau- 
tiful of  all  the  Asters  (see  cut).  It  is  an 
ideal  cutting  variety,  as  each  plant  bears 
freely  exquisitely  formed  large  flowers  on 
long  stiff  stems. 

Pure  White,  Fink,  Crimson,  Lavender  or 
Finest  Mixed.  Fkt.  15c;  l-oz.  75c 

Lavender  Gem 

One  of  the  best;  comet  type;  very  early 
and  a charming  shade  of  lavender;  excel- 
lent in  every  way.  Fkt.  10c;  £-oz.  75c 

New  Crimson  Giant 

A late-branching  variety  of  upright  growth 
with  extra  large,  densely  double  flowers  of 
rich  blood-crimson;  makes  a brilliant  bed 
or  border  and  is  splendid  for  cutting.  The 
form  of  the  flower  is  nicely  shown  in  plate 
above.  Fkt.  15c 

ASTERS,  FINE  MIXED.— Many  kinds. 

Fkt.  5c 


Asters 

One  of  the  easiest  and  most 
satisfactory  summer  and  fall 
flowers  to  grow.  We  take  the 
utmost  pains  to  select  seeds 
from  the  most  perfect  flowers 
only,  and  wish  to  assure  our 
patrons  that  our  strains  are  the 
superiority  of  perfection. 

Improved  Giant  Crego 

The  most  beautiful  and  desirable 
aster  we  have  ever  seen;  very 
hardy,  free-flowering  and  one  of 
the  best  for  general  planting; 
the  plant  is  a strong,  healthy 
grower,  and  will  produce  12  to 
15  long-stemmed  flowers  of  the 
most  graceful  and  pleasing 
style  (see  cut).  With  ordinary 
care  you  can  grow  flowers 
measuring  5 to  6 inches  across. 
Most  of  the  handsome  large  as- 
ter blooms  you  see  in  the  Port- 
land flower  stores  are  of  this 
kind. 

Pure  White,  Shell  Fink,  Rose  Fink, 
Purple,  Lavender  or  Mixed. 

Fkt.  10c;  '/8-oz.  75o 
SFECIALw — One  packet  each  of 
the  five  colors  only  40c. 

Terrebonne,  Ore.,  June  20,  1917. 
Routledge  Seed  & Floral  Co., 

Dear  Sirs:  Last  year  my  “ Giant  Crego”  Ast- 

ers took  first  prize  at  Prineville  Fair.  I raised 
the  plants  from  seed  I bought  of  you. 

Yours  respectfully, 

MRS.  M’CAULEY. 

QUEEN  OF  THE  MARKET.— Most  valuable 
for  early  cutting;  the  plants  branch  freely 
and  produce  a great  many  well-formed 
flowers  nearly  a month  in  advance  of  the 
later  sorts. 

White,  Fink,  Lavender  or  Finest  Mixed. 

Fkt.  10c;  oz.  40c 


Superb  Late  Branching. 

SUPERB  LATE  BRANCHING. — The  most 
popular  late-flowering  aster.  Flowers 
are  very  full,  large  in  size,  3 to  4 inches 
across  and  borne  on  long  stiff  stems  2 
to  2V2  feet  high.  A very  desirable,  beau- 
tiful and  satisfactory  variety. 

Deep  Rose,  Dark  Blue,  Light  Blue,  Shell 
Fink,  White  or  Finest  Mixed. 

Fkt.  10c;  U- oz.  60c 


ASTER  PLANTS  and  all  popular  annual  bedding  plants  supplied  in  season.  See 

pages  73  to  78. 


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AMARANTHUS 

Caudatus  (Love-Lies-Bleeding)- — Hardy  an- 
nual: ornamental  foliage  plant;  fine  for 
bedding:  green  foliage  with  long,  droop- 
ing crimson  racemes;  2 feet.  Pkt.  10c 

Cruentus  (Prince's  Peather). — Dark  red  fo- 
liage and  feathery  flowers;  2 feet. 

Pkt.  10c 

Tricolor  (Joseph's  Coat). — Ornamental;  for 
foliage  only;  red,  yellow  and  green. 

Pkt.  10c 

ANTIRRHINUM— Snapdragon. 

Half-hardy  perennial  and  annual;  blooms 
in  July  if  sown  early  in  the  house;  one 
of  our  finest  cut  flowers;  2 to  3 feet. 

Queen  Victoria. — New,  tall;  very  large; 

pure  white;  superb.  Pkt.  10c 

Daphne. — Soft  blush  pink.  Pkt.  15c 

Golden  Queen. — Rich,  pure  yellow.  Pkt.  lOo 

Defiance. — Brilliant  scaret  Pkt.  10c 

Tall  Giant,  Finest  Mined. — Our  seed  of  this 
is  exceptionally  fine;  height,  3 feet. 

Pkt.  10c;  l-oz.  25c 
Semi-Dwarf. — Fine  for  bedding:  IS  inches. 
Finest  Mixed.  Pkt.  5c;  ‘/s-oz.  25c 

AQUILEGIA— Columbine 

Hardy  perennials;  are  most  elegant  plants 
and  invaluable  for  cutting  or  as  hardy 
border  flowers;  beautiful  and  graceful; 
June  to  September.  2 to  3 feet. 

Benary's  Dong  Spurred. — Superb  mixture  of 

all  the  most  desirable  shad*^. 

Pkt.  10c;  '/8-oz.  50c 
Single,  Finest  Mixed.  Pkt.  5c;  X4-0Z.  20c 
Double,  Finest  Mixed  Pkt.  5c;  %-oz.  20c 

ARABIS — Rock  Cress 

Alpina. — Hardy  perennial;  pure  white  flow- 
ers in  close  head;  excellent  for  edging, 
rockwork  or  dry  situations;  6 inches; 
April  to  June.  Pkt.  5c;  14 -oz.  25c 


FOR  PEREXXIAL  PLANTS  SEE  PAGES 
79  TO  S3. 


Aquilegia  (Columbine). 


Antirrhinum. 


ASPARAGUS 

Plumosus  Nanas. — A graceful  pot  plant  for 
either  house  or  conservatory  (see  illustra- 
tion under  Fern  Plants);  very  finely  cut, 
delicate  lace-like  foliage. 

Pkt.  25c;  100  seeds  31.00 
Sprengeri. — Drooping  foliage;  adapted  for 
hanging  baskets  or  cutting. 

Pkt.  10c;  100  seeds  50c 

BABY  BREATH 

See  Gypsophila,  page  58. 

BALSAM — Lady  Slipper 

Hardy  annual,  succeeding  best  in  sunny 
situations,  rich  loam  and  moisture;  very 
showy  and  of  easy  culture;  1^  feet;  July 
to  September. 

Prize  Mixture. — This  strain  will  produce  the 
most  perfectly  formed  double  flowers  in 
the  greatest  variety  of  colors. 

Pkt.  10c:  14  -oz.  25c 
Improved  C amelia- FI  owe  red  Finest  Mixed. — 

I.arge,  extra  double  flowers. 

Pkt.  5c;  R-oz.  35c 

BELLIS — Double  English  Daisy 

Popular  spring  and  summer  flowering  per- 
ennial; fine  for  borders;  height  4 inches. 
Easily  raised  from  seed  sown  from  early 
spring  to  September;  April  to  September. 

Double  Mixed.  Pkt.  10« 

Iiongfellow. — Duble  pink  flwers.  Pkt.  15c 
Snowball. — Free  flowering;  pure  white. 

Pkt.  15c 

Giant  Red  or  Giant  White.  — Mammoth  In 
size;  very  rare.  Give  them  rich  erround. 

Pkt.  15c 

BEAN 

Scarlet  Banner. — The  well-known.  rapTd- 
growing  annual  climber,  with  bright  red 
flowers,  from  July  to  September;  height 
8 feet.  Pkt.  5c;  '/i-lb.  15c 


Junction  City.  Ore.,  April  21,  1917. 
Routledge  Seed  A Floral  Co., 

Gentlemen : The  seeds  that  I got  of  you  last 

gear  were  just  fine  and  I was  very  much 
pleased  with  them. 

Yours  respectfully. 

MRS.  MIDGE  HAYS. 


USB  “W OZTDBR.” — The  best  Pertilizer  and  plant  food  known.  A teaspoonful  to  a plant 
does  wonders.  See  page  38. 


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Balloon  Vine. 


BALLOON  VINE  (Love-in-a-Puff) 

A rapidly  growing  annual  climber;  suc- 
ceeds best  in  light  soil  and  warm  situa- 
tion; flowers  white;  seed  vessels  look  like 
miniature  balloons  and  of  great  interest  to 
children;  8 to  10  feet  (see  cut). 

Fkt.  5c;  i/2-oz.  15c 


BROWALLIA — Amethyst 

A very  profuse  blooming,  half-hardy  an- 
nual bedding  plant,  bearing  during  sum- 
mer and  autumn  handsome  winged  flow- 
ers of  different  shades  of  blue;  1%  feet. 

Finest  Mixed.  Fkt.  5c;  34 -oz.  25o 

CALCEOLARIA 

An  ornamental  plant,  and  a universal  fa- 
vorite; produces  a mass  of  beautiful 
puffed,  pocket-like  flowers  of  brilliant, 
self-colors  and  spotted.  Our  strains  of 
Calceolaria  are  very  fine. 

Hybrida  Grandiflora. — Flowers  of  immense 
size;  seeds  saved  from  finest  specimens. 

Fkt.  35o 

Calendula — Pot  Marigold 

Hardy  annual;  one  of  the  most  universal 
garden  flowers.  The  flowers  appear 
in  solitary  heads  on  stout  stalks;  large, 
with  flat,  spreading  rays;  very  showy; 
flowers  the  entire  season;  1 foot. 

Double  Finest  Mixed.  Fkt.  5c;  34 -oz.  15c 

Calliopsis 

Showy  and  beautiful  free-flowering  an- 
nuals, of  the  easiest  culture,  doing  well 
in  any  sunny  position,  blooming  all  sum- 
mer and  excellent  for  cutting  and  mass- 
ing (see  cut).  Don’t  confuse  this  with  the 
perennial  Coreopsis,  page  55. 

Finest  Mixed. — Annual;  all  shades  of  yellow, 
red  and  brown.  Fkt.  5c;  14 -oz.  20c 

Hybrida  Superba. — Showy  new  shades  in  all 
of  the  choicest  varieties. 

Fkt.  10c;  % -oz.  35c 


A Beautiful  Flower  Garden 

Perhaps  you  have  failed  before,  but  if  you 
will  follow  our  “Cultural  Directions”  (free 
on  request),  we  are  sure  you  will  be  suc- 
cessful. 


Calliopsis. 

CANNA 

A beautiful,  large-leaved,  showy  flower- 
ing plant.  Seed  must  be  soaked  before 
planting  and  started  in  a hot  bed  under 
glass.  (For  Canna  Roots,  see  page  89.) 

Crozy’s  Hybrids  Mixed.  Fkt.  5c;  oz.  35c 

CANARY  BIRD  VINE 

A rapid-growing  summer-climbing  annual, 
10  to  15  feet  high;  it  will  cover  trellis 
work  in  the  most  graceful  manner,  pro- 
ducing hundreds  of  pretty  winged,  bright 
yellow  flowers.  Fkt.  5c;  34 -oz.  20o 


Canary  Bird  Vine. 


Perennial  Flowers  are  rapidly  gaining  in  favor.  MOBE  should  be  planted;  they  are  beau- 
tiful in  borders,  beds  or  among  shrubbery,  and  flower  each  year.  You  gain  1 year  by  buying 
our  field  grown  plants.  See  pages  79  to  83. 


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CANTERBURY  BELLS  (Campanula 
Medium) 

Very  ornamental  garden  plants  of  easiest 
culture;  excellent  for  cutting;  hardy  bi- 
ennial; 2*6  feet  high,  producing  large, 
bell-shaped  flowers  of  exquisite  colors. 
Hardy  biennials.  (See  plants  page  SO.) 
Single,  Finest  Mixed,  all  colors. 

Pkt.  5c;  %-ox.  15c 
Single  White,  Blue  or  Bose. 

Pkt.  10c;  %-oz.  20c 
Double  Mixed,  all  colors.  Pkt.  10c;  V6~oz.  25c 
B.  B.’s  FBIZE  MIX  TUBE. — A mixture  which 
contains  every  color  and  kind  of  both 
single  and  double  biennial  and  perennials. 

Pkt.  10c;  Z8- oz.  25c 
CAJLYCANTHEMA  (Cup  and  Saucer  Can- 
terbury Bells). — This  is  unquestionably 
one  of  the  finest  types;  they  have  an  ex- 
tra large  calyx,  which  is  of  the  same 
color  as  the  flower,  giving  the  appearance 
of  a‘  cup  and  saucer. 

Pink,  I»ilac  or  White. 

Pkt.  15c;  2 for  25c;  -oz.  50c 
Mixed  Colors.  Pkt.  10c;  Ze-oz.  35c 

Campanula — Bellflower 

Well-known,  beautiful,  hardy  herbaceous 
perennials,  bearing  a great  profusion  of 
attractive  bellflowers;  thrives  best  in 
light,  rich  soil;  some  of  the  varieties 
flower  the  first  season  if  sown  early. 
PEBSICIPOLIA  GBA27DXFLOBA  (Peach 
Bells). — Undoubtedly  one  of  the  finest  of 
the  hardy  Bellflowers;  grows  2 to  3 feet 
hi  eh,  with  large  single  flowers. 

Blue.  White  or  Mixed.  Pkt.  10c;  '/8-oz.  50c 
CABPATZCA  (Carpathian  Hare-Bell). — Free- 
flowering,  hardy  perennial,  continuing  in 
bloom  the  whole  season;  color  clear  blue 
or  white;  grows  6 inches  high;  especially 
good  for  edging. 

Blue  cr  White.  Pkt.  10c;  l-oz.  50c 

Candytuft— Iberis 

Very  popular  free  flowering  annual,  fine 
for  beds  or  cutting;  1 foot.  June  to  frost 
if  sown  early  and  late. 

Empress. — A large  flowered  variety  of  pur- 
est white;  grown  extensively  for  cut 
flowers;  very  desirable. 

Pkt.  5c;  14  -oz.  20c 


Candy  Tuft. 


Single  Canterbury  Bells. 

Dwarf  White  I»ittle  Prince. — Grows  but  six 

inches  high  and  throws  up  strong  trusses 
of  pure  white  flowers;  excellent  for  edg- 
ing or  bordering. 

Pkt.  10c;  %-oz.  50c 
Pink  Beauty  (Wovelty).  — Fine,  true  pink; 

an  exquisite  flower.  Pkt.  10c 

Crimson  or  Xiilac. — Very  desirable  colors, 
your  choice.  Pkt.  10c;  4-oz.  15c 

Finest  Mixed,  all  colors.  Pkt.  5c;  -oz.  20c 
Sempervirens. — Perennial;  pure  white  flow- 
ers, evergreen  foliage;  blooms  in  June; 
fine  for  edging,  borders  and  rockeries.  1 
foot.  Pkt.  10c;  1-16  oz.  35c 

Cardinal  Climber 

This  glorious  and  absolutely  distinct  new 
annual  climber  is  undoubtedly  the  great- 
est acquisition  to  the  flower  world  in 
years,  and  the  most  beautiful  and  bril- 
liant climber  ever  grown.  It  is  a strong 
and  rapid  grower,  attaining  a height  of 
twenty-five  feet  with  beautiful  fern-like 
laciniated  foliage  and  literally  covered 
with  a blaze  of  fiery  cardinal  red  flowers 
from  midsummer  to  frost.  The  flowers 
are  about  1 inch  in  diameter  and  are 
borne  in  clusters  of  five  to  seven  blooms 
each.  Like  all  “Ipomoeas”  it  delights  in 
a warm,  sunny  situation  and  good,  rich 
soil.  The  seed  should  be  soaked  in  water 
a few  hours  before  sowing  and  not  planted 
outside  until  about  May  first. 

Pkt.  15c;  2 pkts.  for  25c;  £-oz.  75c 


GREAT  FOR  FLOWER  BEDS. — Read  page  39,  which  tells  all  about  our  new 
product — “C-M” — Kiln-dried  Pulverized  Cow  Manure. 


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Centaurea  Cyanus 


Bachelor’s  Button. 

Carnation 

Everyone  loves  Carnations.  For  started 
plants  of  the  finest  named  varieties,  see 

page  75. 

UAB&ABET  CAB-NATIONS. — The  earliest 
to  bloom,  and  producing  large,  double, 
sweet-scented  flowers;  being  half-hardy 
perennials,  if  they  are  slightly  protected 
during  the  winter  they  will  survive  and 
flower  profusely  the  next  spring. 

Red,  White  or  Yellow. — Large  flowers. 

Fktv  10c;  %-oz.  50c 
Choice  Mixed.  Pkt.  5c;  i4-oz.35c 

CASTOR  OIL  BEAN.^-tSee  Reeinus,  page  66. 

CELOSIA  CRISTATA— Cockscomb 

Showy  annuals  of  easy  cultivation;  1 foot; 
producing  large,  brilliant,  comb  - like 
flower  heads. 

Glasgow  Prize.  — Showy,  dark  crimson 
combs.  Pkt.  10c;  '/s-oz.  50c 

Finest  Mixed. — Rich  mixture  of  finest  dwarf 
kinds.  Pkt.  5c;  !/8-oz.  40c 


BACHELOR’S  BUTTON,  CORNFLOWER. — • 

Very  popular  annuals;  will  grow  in  the 
poorest  of'  soil,  either  on  seashore  or 
mountains;  seed  can  be  sown  either  in  fall 
or  spring;  sandy  soil  preferable;  height,  2b 
feet. 

Finest  Single  Mixed.  Pkt.  5c ; oz.  35c 

CENTAUREA  CYANUS  fl.  pi.  (Double 

Bachelor’s  Button).  Beautiful  large  dou- 
ble flowers. 

Double  Blue.  Pkt.  10c;  </8-oz.  25c 

Double  Mixed.  Pkt.  10c;  !4-oz.  25c 

Royal  Sweet  Sultans 

CENTAUREA  IMFERIADIS  (Giant  Corn- 
flower).— The  flowers  are  of  enormous 
size,  fragrant  and  of  charming  colors; 
in  form  they  resemble  the  fuzzy  part  of 
the  thistle  bloom.  In  colors  from  white 
to  red  to  purple.  Excellent  for  cutting. 
Mixed  Colors.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  30c 

Marguerite. — Flowers  4 inches  across; 
purest  white.  Pkt.  10c;  14 -oz.  40c 

MOSCHATUS  (Sweet  Sultan)  .—Hardy  an- 
nual, with  very  fragrant  and  showy  flow- 
ers; 116  feet;  June  to  September. 

Finest  Mixed.  Pkt.  5c;  %-oz.  25c 

SU  ARE  OLE  NS  (.Yellow  Sweet  Sultan). — 
Very  showy.  Pkt.  5c;  i/4-oz.  20c 


CELOSIA  PLUMOSA— Feathered 
Cockscomb 

The  plant  grows  2 to  3 feet,  is  of  hand- 
some pyramidal  form,  and  the  numerous 
massive  plumes,  which  resemble  an  os- 
trich feather  waving  gracefully  above  the 
foliage,  make  it  one  of  the  most  effect- 
ive; of  easy  culture. 

Thompson!  Magnifica. — The  most  perfect 
In  constant  bloom  from  July  to  November; 
Finest  Mixture.  Pkt.  10c;  14  -oz.  50c 

Golden  Plume.  Pkt.  10c 

Crimson  Plume.  Pkt.  10c 

CENTAUREA— Dusty  Miller 

These  are  grown  for  foliage  only;  half 
hardy  annuals;  leaves  are  silver-coated. 
Candidissima. — Thick,  white,  upright  cut 
leaves;  1 foot.  Pkt.  10c 

Gymnocarpa. — Fine,  fern-like  leaves,  very 
graceful  and  showy;  116  foot. 

Pkt.  10c;  -oz.  25c 


Chinese  Wool  Flower. 


CHINESE  WOOLFLOWER 

A new  annual  flower.  Very  showy,  odd 
and  novel.  The  bunches  of  wool-like  glow- 
ing crimson  flowers  are  produced  in  pro- 
fusion. Flowers  come  early  and  do  not 
fade  until  hit  by  frost.  Height  2 to  3 feet. 
Start  early  and  transplant  hfter  danger  of 
frost  is  over.  A large  bed  of  these  plants 
certainly  produce  a magnificent  display 
and  will  be  a dazzling  blaze  of  color  from 
early,  until  frost. 

Pkt.  15c;  2 for  25c;  1-16-oz.  $1.00 
Plants  in  Season  10c  Bach,  75c  Doz. 


We  have  Annual  Flowering  Plants  in  any  quantity  during  April,  May  and  June. 
General  Price  List,  page  73. 


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Cosmos. 


CHRYSANTHEMUM 

These  are  very  showy  flowers  of  easiest 
cultivation,  flowering  from  July  to  frost; 
excellent  for  cutting;  height  2 feet.  (For 
plants,  see  page  68.) 

Single  Annual.  Finest  Mixed. 

Fit.  5c;  ^4 -ox.  25c 
Double  Annual,  Finest  Mined, 

Pit.  5c;  %-ox.  20c 
Japanese  Early  Flowering  (Double  Flower- 
ing).— These  flower  in  the  open  ground 
from  August  to  November;  splendid 
plants  for  show  effect;  height  3 feet. 

Fit,  15c 

Iieucanthemum. — (See  Shasta  Daisy,  under 

Daisies,  page  56.) 

CINERARIA 

Hybridi  Grandiflora. — We  pride  ourselves 
in  offering  the  choicest  strain  of  this  gor- 
geous flower;  grand,  large  blooms  in  um- 
bel spikes  are  borne  way  above  the  foli- 
age; colors  and  markings  are  superb:  lifc 
feet;  tender  annual  for  pots.  Fkt,  35c 

Clarkia 

A mighty  handsome  annual:  of  easy  culti- 
vation: flowers  resemble  carnations  and 

flower  freely;  colors,  white,  crimson, 
orange  shades:  2 feet:  July  to  October. 
Elegans. — Double  mixed.  Fkt.  5c;  ^4 -os.  25c 

Cobaea  Scandens 

Our  most  popular  and  rapid  climbing  an- 
nual. flowering  the  first  season.  Pretty, 
purple,  bell-shaped  flowers  appear  in 
great  profusion  during  the  fall  months: 
foliage  very  graceful;  20  feet.  Start  seed 
under  class.  For  plant  see  page  73.) 

Fkt.  10c;  yA  os.  25c 

COLEUS 

Splendid  bedding  plants,  with  beautifully 
colored  foliage;  easily  grown  from  seed 
if  kept  in  warm  temperature;  tender  per- 
ennial that  must  he  started  under  glass. 

Ben  ary '3  Exhibition. — Superb.  Fkt.  25c 


HAVE  YOU  PETS? 

Hote  what  we  have  to  offer  in  Kittens, 
Puppies,  Birds.  Etc,,  see  pages  151  to  160. 


Cosmos 

Beautiful  autumn-blooming  plants.  They 
produce  thousands  of  beautiful  flowers  in 
pure  white,  pink  and  crimson  shades,  fur- 
nishing an  abundance  of  cut  blooms  for 
autumn  decorations  when  other  flowers  are 
scarce.  Can  be  sown  in  spring  in  the  open 
ground,  when  danger  of  frost  is  past,  or 
if  wanted  early  the  seed  should  be  started 
under  cover  and  afterwards  transplanted. 
Set  plants  not  less  than  18  inches  apart. 
When  about  a foot  high  the  tops  should 
be  pinched  out  to  induce  a bushy  growth. 
They  do  well  almost  anywhere. 

EAHLY  FT.OWEBING  MAMMOTH. — ."aimed 
to  be  as  large  as  the  Mammoth  Perfection 
and  to  flower  in  July  and  August.  If 
sown  early,  flowers  can  be  picked  in  July. 
Grows  4 feet  high:  flowers  large  and  beau- 
tiful. Crimson,  White,  Fink  or  Mixed. 

Fkt.  10c;  I-oz.  30c 

KTiONDYKE. — Golden  yellow,  flowers  large 
and  borne  on  long  stems;  medium  early. 

Fkt.  10« 

GIANT  FEBFECTION.  — Flowers  often  4 
inches  across;  plants  7 feet  high;  blooms 
do  not  appear  until  October.  If  topped 
when  half  grown  plants  will  bloom  earlier. 

White,  Pink,  Bed  or  Mixed, 

Fkt.  10c;  i-oz.  20c 

Pink  Lady  Lenox 

Gigantic  flowers,  with  wide,  overlapping 
petals  of  splendid  substance,  making  a per- 
fectly circular  flower  which  is  borne  on 
very  long  stems,  in  color  a beautiful  deep 
rosy  pink,  Fkt,  10c;  1-oz.  25c 

Coreopsis 

lanceolata  Grandiflora. — Hardy  perennial; 
with  large,  showy,  bright  yellow  flowers, 
produced  in  the  greatest  abundance  from 
June  till  frost.  As  a cut  flower  they 
stand  near  the  head  among  hardy  plants, 
having  long  stems  and  lasting  in  good 
condition  a week  or  more.  Easily  grown 
from  seed,  flowering  the  first  year,  if 
sown  early  under  glass.  Pit.  10c;  '/4-oz.  25c 
• See  illustration  and  plants,  page  SO.l 


Cobea  Scandens. 


CULTURAL  DIRECTIONS  FREE.— Our  2-page  leaflet  gives  full  instructions  on 
growing  flowers  from  seed.  Free  on  request.  Read  it  and  be  successful. 


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CYPRESS  VINE 

A fast-growing  annual  vine,  with  feath- 
ery, dark-green  foliage  and  star-like 
flowers;  July  to.  October;  20  feet.  Plant 
early,  in  light  soil  and  warm  location. 
Finest  Mixed.  Fkt.  5c;  ^-oz.  25c 

Dahlia 

This  very  popular  flower  can  easily  be 
raised  from  seed;  started  inside  in  March 
will  produce  flowers  in  August. 

Cactus  Mixed. — Double  flowers  with  point- 
ed petals  (see  cut).  Fkt.  20c 

Double,  Finest  Mixed. — Produce  flowers  of 
the  “Show”  or  “Decorative  Class.”  Fkt.  10c 
Single  Giant  Perfection. — Single  flowers  of 
great  size  and  beauty.  Fkt.  10c 

DAHLIA  BULBS. — Latest  and  best.  (See 
pages  92  to  . 96.) 

Daisies — Shasta  Daisy 

SHASTA. — Very  popular  and  desirable  per- 
ennial; the  large  single  white  flowers 
are  freely  produced  on  long  stems.  We 
offer  you  the  best  strain  in  plants  or 
seed.  (See  cut  in  Plant  Department,  page 
83.)  Fkt.  15c 

DOUBLE  DAISIES.— (See  Beilis,  page  51.) 

Delphimim — Perennial  Larkspur 

(See  cut,  page  80.)  Handsome,  hardy 
perennial  plants  for  the  herbaceous  bor- 
der and  shrubbery,  producing  a profusion 
of  splendid  spikes  of  flowers  throughout 
the  summer.  The  beautiful,  graceful,  long 
stemmed  flower  spikes  make  handsome 
bouquets  and  last  well  when  cut.  If 
started  early  will  bloom  the  first  season 
from  seed.  (For  large  plants  see  page  80.) 

R.  R.’s  Frize  Mixture — Superb  collection  of 
the  choicest  colors;  new,  rare  and  beauti- 
ful shades.  Makes  wonderful  cut  flower 
material  and  should  be  planted  generously. 

Fkt.  15c;  £-oz.  50c 
Chinese  Azureum. — Branches  very  freely 
and  produces  its  flowers  in  greatest 
abundance;  clear,  deep  blue;  height  3 feet. 

Fkt.  10c;  s”Oz.  15c 
Belladonna.  — Very  free  and  continuous 
bloomer;  delicate  and  beautiful;  clear  tur- 
quoise blue.  Fkt.  25c;  5 pkts.  $1.00 

Formosum. — Long  - spurred,  brilliant  blue 
flowers,  with  white  center;  3 feet;  July 
to  October.  Fkt.  10c;  £-oz.  25c 

Elatum  Hybrldium. — Superb  collection  of 
finest  double  blue  varieties;  3 to  5 feet. 

Fkt.  15c;  y8-oz.  50c 


Dimorphotheca — African  Golden  Daisy. 


Diant  hus. 


Dianthus — Garden  Pink 

All  the  varieties  listed  below  are  very 
desirable,  and  will  flower  the  first  sea- 
son, even  sown  out  of  doors  in  May; 
they  flower  early  and.  continue  through- 
out the  entire  summer;  they  are  excellent 
for  cutting,  and  bedding;  1 foot. 

CINENSIS  fl.  pi.  (Chinese  Pink).— Large, 
double  flowers  in  unlimited  variety  of 
bright  colors. 

Finest  Mixed.  Fkt.  10c;  A-oz.  35c 

HEDDEWIGII. — (Japan  Pink.)  Beautiful  rich 
colors.  A very  popular  variety. 

Finest  Mixed.  Fkt.  5c;  1-oz.  25c 

FIRE  B ADD. — New,  extra  double,  brilliant, 
dark  scarlet;  very  beautiful. 

Fkt.  10c;  %-oz.  30O 

SNOWDRIFT.  (Dancineatns). — Extra  large, 
pure  white,  double,  fringed. 

Fkt.  10c;  ya-oz.  35c 

BE  NARY’S  PRIZE  MIXTURE.— Very  rich 
mixture,  all  kinds.  Fkt.  5c;  Ya-oz.  25o 

SEMFERFDORENS  (Perennial  Hardy  Ever- 
blooming  Garden  Finks). — Very  beautiful, 
sweet-scented,  double,  semi-double  and 
single  flowers  in  great  diversity  of  colors. 

Fkt.  15c;  q—oz.  35c 

DIMORPHOTHECA  AURANTIACA 

(African  Golden  Daisy.)  Hardy  annual, 
a great  favorite  on  account  of  its  hand- 
some golden-orange  flowers,  which  lare 
borne  most  profusely  all  summer;  15 
inches.  Does  well  in  dry  situations.  (See 
cut.)  Fkt.  10c;  Yb-oz.  25o 


Vancouver,  Wash.,  Rt.  6,  Oct.  19,  1916. 
Routledge  Seed  & Floral  Co., 

Gentlemen : Am  writing  to  sag  that  the  Hya- 

cinths and  Tulips  ordered  from  you  were 
beautiful  big  bulbs. 

Yours  respectfully, 

MRS.  GEO.  HILEMAN. 


For  Dily  Bulbs  see  pages  90  and  91. 


A HEDGE  of  Free  Flowering  Dahlias  is  AS  BEAUTIFUL  and  more  showy  than  a hedge 

of  ROSES.  They  are  in  full  bloom  when  other  flowers  ARE  SCARCE.  See  pages  92  to  96. 


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Digitalis — Foxglove  Plant  and  Flower  Spike. 

Digitalis — Foxglove 

Hardy  perennials;  very  desirable  for  ef- 
fective massing  or  grouping;  invaluable 
either  , in  the  hardy  border,  between 
shrubs  or  in  solid  beds;  3 to  5 feet.  For 

strong  flowering  plants,  see  page  SO. 

Beauty  Mixture. — Comprising  all  the  choic- 
est colors.  Pkt.  5c;  ^4 -os.  50c 

Gloxinaeflora,  Finest  Mixed. — Flowers  spot- 
ted similar  to  Gloxinias.  White,  pink  and 
purple  flowers.  Pkt.  5c;  14 -oz.  25c 

Gloxiniaeflora  Bosea. — Very  desirable,  flow- 
ers rosy  pink.  Pkt.  10c;  14 -oz.  40c 

Montrota  (Mammoth  Foxglove). — The  tall 
spikes  are  surmounted  by  one  monstrous 
flower;  all  colors  mixed. 

Pkt.  10c;  14  -ox.  50c 

DOLICHOS — Hyacinth  Bean 

Annual  climbers;  beautiful  foliage  and 
clusters  of  hyacinth-like  purple  and  white 
flowers,  borne  in  clusters;  10  feet;  July 
to  September. 

Daylight. — Snow-white  flowers.  Pkt.  5c 

Mixed. — White  and  purple.  Pkt.  5c;  os.  25o 

Eschscholtzia — California  Poppy 

One  of  the  most  popular  garden  annuals; 
1 foot.  Sow  the  seed  where  plants  are  to 
remain  in  the  fall  or  early  spring.  It 
stands  considerable  cold  and  blooms  early 
profusely  and  continuously  until  Julv. 
Later  sowings  for  late  flowers.  (See  cut) 
Finest  Mixed. — All  shades.  Pkt.  5c;  os.  30c 
Calif ornica, — Bright  yellow.  Pkt.  5c;  os.  30c 
Alba. — Pure  white.  Pkt.  5c;  ox.  35c 

Carmine. — A beautiful  rose  carmine. 

Pkt.  10c;  os.  40c 
Golden  Wert. — Very  large,  bright  yellow 
flowers  with  orange  centers. 

Pkt.  10c;  os.  35c 


ECHINOCYSTIS  LOBATA 

Wild  Cucumber. 

The  fastest-growing  annual  vine  in  exist- 
ence; will  grow  20  feet  in  six  weeks; 
pretty  foliage  and  inconspicuous  white 
flowers;  soak  seed  in  water  over  night  be- 
fore planting  in  dry  weather. 

Pkt.  5c;  os.  25c 


Echinocystis — Wild  Cubumber. 


Gaillardia — Blanket  Flower 

Splendid,  showy  plants  for  beds  or  bor- 
ders; excellent  for  cutting;  the  hardy 
perennial  varieties;  if  sown  early  will 
bloorh  the  first  season;  July  to  frost;  1% 

feet.  (Field- grown  plants,  page  81.) 

Grandiflora  Superba.  — Hardy  perennial; 
splendid  mixed  varieties;  in  crimson  and 
gold;  2 feet.  Pkt.  10c;  35c 

Iiorenziana. — Hardy  annual:  double  mixed 

colors;  2 feet.  Pkt.  5c;  ^4 -ox.  25c 


Eschscholtzia — California  Poppy. 


PEED  PLANTS.  You  must  supply  “food,”  in  other  words  fertilizer,  if  you  want 

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Wild  Flower  Gardens 

Try  a packet  of  our  “wild  flower  garden,” 
something  new  and  interesting  to  see  most 
every  day.  See  page  72. 

GLOXINIA 

Showy  free-flowering  house  plants  with 
rich  colored  bell-shaped  flowers.  Tender 
perennial  that  need  greenhouse  culture. 

Hybrida  Grandiflora. — The  best  strain  in 
existence,  embracing  all  the  choicest  self- 
colored,  tigered  and  spotted  flowers. 

Pkt.  25c 

GOMPHRENA — Globe  Amaranth 

A dwarf  hardy  annual,  with  pretty  clover- 
like beads  of  purple,  white  and  red  flow- 
ers; 2 feet;  flowers  everlasting. 

Finest  Mixed.  Pkt.  5c;  X^-oz.  20c 

Godetia — Satin  Flower 

This  showy,  hardy  annual  deserves  great- 
er popularity.  Attractive  flowers  of  sat- 
iny texture,  from  white  to  all  shades  of 
pink  and  crimson.  They  grow  rapidly,  and 
flower  profusely  in  poor  soil;  of  easy  cul- 
tivation. Fine  for  seashore  or  mountain 
resorts;  1 foot;  July  to  October. 

White,  Bright  Red  or  Pinest  Mixed. 

Pkt.  10c;  X-oz.  25c 

Gourds 

ORNAMENTAL. — These  are  desirable  in 
many  places  where  an  immense  amount 
of  vine  is  wanted  quickly.  Most  sorts  are 
good  for  20  feet  in  a season  and  the 
blooms  of  some  are  quite  striking  and 
handsome.  With  many  sorts  the  fruit  is 
unique  and  ornamental  and  often  useful. 
The  small  fancy  gourds  are  excellent  toys 
for  children. 

Calabash. — The  famous  pipe  gourd,  dipper 
shaped.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c 


Rgg,  Orange,  Turk’s  Turban,  Pear,  Spoon, 
or  Mixed,  all  kinds.  Pkt.  5c;  14 -oz.  10c 


Ornamental  G-ourds. 


GYNERIUM — Pampas  Grass 
Argenteum. — Hardy  perennial;  the  famous 
pampas  grass,  with  beautiful  silvery 
plumes;  10  feet.  (For  strong  plants,  see 

Pampas,  page  82.)  Pkt.  10c 


Gypsophila — Baby’s  Breath. 


Gypsophila — Baby ’s  Breath 

Pretty  free  flowering,  elegant  plants,  suc- 
ceeding in  any  garden  soil.  Their  misty 
white  panicles  of  bloom  are  largely  used 
for  mixing  with  other  cut  flowers.  The 
annuals  should  be  sown  early  in  the 
spring  and  mid-summer  for  a continuous 
supply. 

Elegans  Alba. — Hardy  annual,  easily  grown 
from  seed;  flowers  pure  white;  2 feet; 
June.  Pkt.  5c;  X2-0Z.  25c 

Elegans  Rosea. — Hardy  annual;  flowers 
bright  rose;  very  dainty;  2 feet. 

Pkt.  5c;  %-oz.  25c 
Muralis. — Hardy  annual;  plants  dwarf,  about 
6 inches;  flowers  shell  pink;  fine  for  bor- 
ders or  rock  work.  Pkt.  5c;  Xs-oz.  20c 

Paniculata. — Hardy  perennial;  one  of  the 
finest  for  cutting;  pure  white  flowers, 
very  small,  and  borne  in  large,  delicate 
sprays;  June  to  September;  3 fee  \. 

Pkt.  10c;  Vg-oz.  25c 
(For  strong  roots  of  G.  Paniculata  for 
immediate  effect,  see  page  81.) 

Paniculata  PI.  PI — New  perennial;  double- 
flowering;  most  desirable  and  valuable; 
pure  white.  Pkt.  25c;  2 for  35c 

Helianthus — Sunflower 

The  single  annual  Sunflowers  are  indis- 
pensible  for  cutting  and  a bright  display  of 
yellow  flowers  in  the  garden,  borders  or 
among  shrubs.  Plant  early  in  a sunny  place  v 
and  they  will  come  into  bloom  early  in  the 
summer  and  keep  up  a constant  supply  of 
flowers  until  cut  down  by  severe  frosts  In 
the  fall.  We  offer  some  improved  types  of 
special  merit. 

Globosus  Pistulosus  (Globe  or  Dahlia  Sun- 
flower). Flowers  large,  double,  very  full 
in  the  center  and  of  a rich  saffron  color; 

6 feet.  Pkt.  5c;  '/2-oz.  200 

Perennial  Mixed. — A choice  mixture  of  the 
best  perennial  varieties. 

Pkt.  10c;  J£-oz.  50c 
Cucumerifolius — Stella  (Improved  Miniature 
Sunflower).  Grows  about  3 feet  tall,  cov- 
ered with  large  single  5 to  6 inch  flowers 
of  the  purest  golden  yellow,  with  black 
disc.  Pkt.  5c;  14 -oz.  25c 


MORE  SARD'?  FLOWERING  SHRUBS  should  be  planted  In  the  West — they  give  no 

trouble,  increase  in  size  and  grow  more  beautiful  year  by  year.  See  pages  103  to  108. 


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f . 


Heliarthus — Hew  Miniature. 


Orion. — Artistic  and  effective  new  variety 
of  “Stella.'-  The  petals  are  twisted  like  a 
Cactus  Dahlia.  Fkt.  10c 

Hew  Miniature  Mixed.  A multitude  of  new 
varieties  have  been  raised  from  the  popu- 
lar Miniature  Sunflower,  which  we  offer 
in  mixture.  They  all  differ  from  the  par- 
ent, most  of  them  being  larger,  and  many 
with  curiously  twnsted  petals.  The  pre- 
vailing colors  are  pale  yellow,  golden  yel- 
low and  creamy  white,  some  with  black 
centers,  and  all  beautiful;  for  cutting  they 
are  indispensable.  (See  cut.)  Pit.  10c 

Heliotrope 

Delightfully  fragrant,  tender  perennial; 
popular  pot  and  garden  bedding  plant; 
also  for  cutting.  Some  of  the  best  plants 
may  be  raised  from  seed  very  readily; 
1%  feet;  start  inside  or  under  glass. 
Finest  Mixed.  Fkt.  10c;  ^-oz.  35c 

MIDHIGHT. — New;  handsome,  large  flow- 
ers, lively  shade  of  purple,  variegated  with 
white;  foliage  beautiful.  Pkt.  15c 


Heliotrope. 


Hollyhocks 

Very  popular  perennials.  Easily  grown. 

ALLEGHIKY.  — Semi  - double;  mammoth 
flowers,  having  the  edges  of  the  petals 
finely  fringed  and  lacinated;  will  bloom 
the  first  year  if  sown  earlv 

Choicest  Mixed  Colors.  Pkt.  iOc;  ^-oz.  40c 

DOUBLE  GEE2IAN  EVES  BLOOMING. 

Will  bloom  the  first  year  from  seed.  If 
sown  early.  Fkt.  10c;  l-oz.  40c 

HEW  A5HUAL  EVEE-BLOOMIHG This 

is  one  of  the  best  introductions  of  late 
years.  Seeds  sown  in  the  house  in  March 
will  produce  flowers  in  July  on  plants  4 
feet  high;  the  plants  do  not  attain  their 
perfection  until  their  second  year,  when 
they  grow  7 to  10  feet  high,  and  flower 
continuously  from  June  till  frost. 

Single  Mixed.  Pkt.  10c;  i-oz.  25c 

Double  Mixed.  Pkt.  15c;  i-oz.  50c 


C HA  TEE'S  XMPBOVED. — Our  strain  of  this 
is  the  best  that  can  be  produced;  seeds 
saved  from  the  most  double  flowers. 
White,  Pink,  Crimson.  Yellow.  Lilac  or 

Pkt.  10c;  V\-oz.  65c 


Hollyhock. 


HUNNEMANNIA 

Fumariaefolia  (Giant  Yellow  Tulip  Poppy.) 
— Hardy  annual:  foliage  fern-like;  flowers 
tulip-shaped,  golden  yellow;  very  showy; 
July  to  frost.  Fkt.  5c;  oz.  25c 

HUM  ULUS. — See  next  page. 

IPOMOEA — Moonflower 

Gran  diflora  Alba.  — Large,  heart  - shaped 

leaves,  and  large,  pure  white  flowers, 
which  open  only  late  in  the  evening;  10 
feet.  Pkt-  15c 


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BUY  a package  of  WONDER  ODORLESS  FERTILIZER  and  feed  your  plants 
according  to  directions.  YOU  WILL  BE  PLEASED  at  the  results.  See  page  38.. 


Humulus — Japanese  Hop 

Hardy  annual  climber;  of  rapid  growth; 
attains  a height  of  12  feet. 

Japonica  Variegata. — Foliage  green  and 

white;  very  pretty  and  effective;  not  af- 
fected with  insects.  Pkt.  10c;  *4-oz.  25o 
ENGLISH  HOP  ROOTS.  Each  10c 


Humulus — Japanese  Hop. 

K OCHIA — Tricophylla 

Summer  Cypress  or  Burning  Bush. — Annual; 
forms  dense  bushes  of  upright  plumage- 
like foliage;  during  the  summer  they  re- 
main light  green  and  in  early  fall  they 
change  to  carmine  and  blood  red;  2 feet; 
makes  a dainty  and  showy  hedge  or  nice 
single  specimens.  Pkt.  5c;  14 -oz.  25c 

KUDZU  VINE — Pueraria  Thumbergiana 

To  this  must  be  awarded  first  place  as  the 
fastest  growing  hardy  climbing  plant.  It 
will  grow  8 to  10  feet  the  first  year  from 
seed,  and  after  it  has  become  established 
there  seems  to  be  no  limit  to  its  growth, 
50  feet  in  a single  season  being  not  un- 
usual. Its  foliage  is  large  and  covers 
well;  it  bears  small  racemes  of  rosy  pur- 
ple; pea-shaped  blossoms  towards  the 
close  of  August.  A splendid  subject  for 
covering  permanently  verandas,  dead 
trees,  etc.  Pkt.  10c;  }4-oz.  25c 

Larkspur 

These  are  splendid,  hardy  annuals,  which, 
when  grown  in  beds  or  borders,  make  a 
pleasing  effect,  and  the  slender  flower 
stalks,  when  cut,  are  most  desirable  for 
vases;  July  to  October. 

Double  Dwarf  Rocket. — 1 foot;  compact 
growing  bush;  splendid  spikes  of  double 
flowers  in  all  colors. 

Mixed.  Pkt.  5c;  14 -oz.  20c 

Giant  Hyacinth  Plowered. — 3 feet;  fine, 
compact  spikes  of  beautiful  flowers. 
Mixed.  Pkt.  5c;  l-oz.  20c 

Dmperor. — Tall,  slender  spikes  of  exquisite 
double  flowers  in  unlimited  quantity  and 
of  delicate  shades;  3 feet. 

Mixed.  Pkt.  5c;  14 -oz.  20c 

PERENNIAL  LARKSPUR.— (See  Delphin- 
ium, page  56.) 


LATHYRUS  LATIFOLIUS 

Perennial  Sweet  Pea. — Free  flowering,  hardy 
perennial  climbers,  bearing  beautiful  flow- 
ers all  season. 

White  or  Pink.  Pkt.  10c;  y2- oz.  25c 

Mixed.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  35c 


PLOWERIHG  PLANTS.  — During  the 
months  of  April,  May  and  June  we  have 
thousands  of  choice,  well-grown  plants.  See 
page  78. 


Trailing  Lobelia — Sapphire. 

Lobelia 

Erinus  Gracilis. — Trailing  bright  blue  flow- 
ers; excellent  for  vases,  hanging  baskets 
and  window  boxes.  Pkt.  10c;  i-oz.  25c 

Hybrida  Sapphire  (New.) — This  is  by  far 
the  most  beautiful  trailing  Lobelia  to 
date;  very  large,  deep  sapphire  blue 
flowers,  with  a large  and  clear  white  eye; 
very  free  and  early  flowering;  extra  long 
trailer,  for  baskets  and  boxes.  Pkt.  15c 
Crystal  Palace  Compacta. — Little  dwarf 
bedding  plant;  dark  blue  flowers  cover 
the  whole  plant  during  the  entire  season; 
very  compact  and  used  extensively  in 
carpet  bedding  or  edging;  height  4 inches. 

Pkt.  10c;  %-oz.  50c 
White  Gem. — Compact  little  plants,  covered 
with  snow-white  flowers.  Pkt.  10c 

Cardinalis  (Cardinal  Flower.) — Hardy  per- 
ennial, with  spikes  of  deep  cardinal  red 
flowers;  August  and  September;  3 feet. 

Pkt.  15c 


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LUPINUS 

Ornamental,  free-flowering,  easily  grown, 
with  long,  graceful,  upright  spikes  of  rich 
and  variously  colored  pea-shaped  flowers; 
valuable  for  mixed  borders  and  beds. 

Annual  Dwarf  Mixed- — Valuable  for  cutting; 

2 feet.  Fkt.  5c;  % -ox.  15c 

Folyphyllus  Mixed.  — Showy  perennials, 
growing  stout  and  erect;  good  for  cut- 
ting; flowers  in  great  variety  of  colors; 

3 to  4 feet:  May  and  June.  fFor  plants, 

see  page  SI.)  Fkt.  5c;  1-ox.  15c 

MARVEL  OF  PERU— Four  o’Clock 
Hardy  annual,  flowering  from  July  to  Oc- 
tober; brilliant  colors;  3 feet. 

Finest  Mixed.  Fkt.  5c;  ox.  25c 


African  Marigold. 


Marigold— Tagetes 

Widely  grown,  hardy  annuals;  Invaluable 
for  bedding  and  producing  an  elegant 
display  of  yellow,  orange  and  brown  flow- 
ers from  early  summer  till  frost. 
Mammoth  African,  Finest  Mixed. — Very 
large  and  double,  orange-yellow  flowers; 
2 to  3 feet.  Fkt.  5c;  Vi-o*.  25c 

Double  French, — Flowers  double,  brown-red 
and  golden-yellow:  very  rich  and  pretty. 
Tall  or  Dwarf  Mixed.  Fkt.  5c;  /A  ex.  25c 

MESEMBRYANTHEMUM 

Dwarf  trailing  plants  of  great  beauty, 
blooming  the  whole  summer,  thriving  best 
in  a dry.  loamy  or  sandy  soil;  hardy 
annuals;  12  to  15  inches. 

Tri-color. — Very  dainty,  pointed  petal  ed. 

salmon-pink  flowers.  Fkt.  10c 

Crystallinum  (Ice  Plant). — Flowers  white; 
prized  for  its  singular  icy  foliage 

Fkt.  10c 

MIMULUS 

Moschatus  (Mnskplant). — A pretty,  trailing 
plant  with  small  yellow  flowers,  giving 
forth  a musk-like  fragrance;  fine  for 

hanging  baskets,  etc.  Annual.  Fkt.  10c 


Mignonette — Reseda 

A universal  favorite;  very  fragrant;  ne 
home  garden  is  complete  without  Mignon- 
ette. It  needs  a cool  soil  only  moderately 
rich;  grows  6 to  12  inches  high  and  is 
treated  as  a half-hardy  annual;  sown 
treated  as  a half-hardy  annual.  (.See  cut.) 
Grand  i flora, — Large-flowering,  sweet,  frag- 
rant, spikes  of  greenish  yellow  color. 

Fkt,  5c;  ox.  15c 
Defiance. — Giant  spikes;  flowers  abundant 
and  very  fragrant.  Fkt.  10c;  i-oz.  15c 

Macbrt  Bad. — Excellent  for  pots  or  garden; 
highly  colored,  fragrant  flowers. 

Fkt.  10c;  %-ox.  25c 
White  Pearl. — New;  the  best  white  flower: 
very  attractive.  Fkt.  10c;  I-oz.  35c 


Mignonette — Flower  Spikes. 


GLADOLI  BULBS  make  a beautiful  display  when  in  bloom  and  are  of  the  easiest 
culture  and  really  not  expensive,  as  they  multiply  rapidly.  See  page  86. 


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MORNING  GLORY— Ipomoea 

The  tall  varieties  are  popular,  well  known, 
rapid-growing  climbers  of  the  easiest  cul- 
tivation; very  fine  for  covering  arbors, 
trellises,  porches,  etc.;  give  them  rich  soil 
and  a warm  situation.  The  Minor  or  dwarf 
varieties  flower  very  freely  and  do  not 
require  support. 

Convolvulus  Major. — Tall,  choice,  single 
mixed;  all  colors.  Fkt.  5c;  oz.  20c 

Convolvulus  Minor. — Dwarf  mixed. 

Fkt.  5c;  oz.  20c 
Imperial  Japanese  Fringed. — These  have 
very  large  fringed  flowers  in  a great  va- 
riety ef  the  most  exquisite  colorings; 
handsome  foliage.  Fkt.  5c;  oz.  25c 

Double  Mixed.  Fkt.  15c 

Choice  Frize  Mixture. — This  is  a mixture  of 
both  American  and  Japanese  varieties; 
very  choice.  Large  Fkt.  10c;  oz.  20c 

(Note. — Soak  the  Japanese  Morning  Clory 
seed  in  warm  water  for  24  hours  before 
planting.) 

Myosotis — Forget-Me-Not 

Few  spring  flowers  are  more  admired  than 
the  lovely  Forget-Me-Nots,  /which  are  es- 
pecially effective  when  grown  in  masses. 
Perennials  and  hardy  if  given  slight  pro- 
tection through  the  winter.  Seed  may  be 
sown  any  time  from  spring  till  mid-sum- 
mer. The  Alpestris  and  Dissitiflora  cohie 
into  bloom  in  April,  and  are  largely  used 
for  bedding  or  borders  in  connection  with 
spring-flowering  bulbs,  Pansies,  etc.  The 
Palustris  sorts  do  not  bloom  till  May,  but 
continue  till  fall.  Perennial /plants,,  pg.  81. 

Dissitiflora. — Rich  blue;  early  flowers  in 
fine  sprays;  6 inches.  Fkt.  10c;  *4  oz.  50c 

Alpestris  Victoria — Of  bushy  habit;  bear- 
ing large,  double,  bright  blue  flowers; 
yellow  eye;  very  fine;  6 inches. 

Fkt.  10c;  Vs,  -oz.  36c 
Alpestris  Royal  Blue. — Rich  indigo  blue. 

9 inches.  Fkt.  10c;  /s-oz.  25c 

Finest  Mixed. — A mixture  of  blue,  rose  and 
white  varieties.  Fkt.  5c;  l/s-oz.  20c 


Palustris  Semperflorens. — Perennial;  flowers 
bright  blue;  blooms  from  early  spring  un- 
til autumn.  Pkt.  10c;  % oz.  50o 


Myosotis — Forget-Me-Not* 


Morning  Glory. 

NEMESIA 

G-randif  lora  Compacta  Triumph.  — A very 
pretty,  half-hardy,  free-flowering  annual; 
the  plants  grow  about  a foot  high  and  the 
beautiful,  daipty  flowers  are  very  varied 
in  color,  including  rose,  yellow,  blue, 
orange,  etc.  An  ideal  bedding  plant.  Seed 
sown  in  the  autumn  makes  beautiful  pot 
plants  for  early  spring  blooming. 

Mixed  Colors.  Fkfc  15c 

NICOTIANA 

One  of  the  .easiest  annuals  to  raise  and  ene 
of  the  most  effective.  The  blossoms  in 
shape  are  not  unlike  a Petunia  blossom 
but  with  a longer  tube.  The  flowers  open 
toward  evening  and  emit  a powerful  per- 
fume. 

Affinis  (Tuberose-flowered  Tobacco). — De- 
lightfully sweet-scented,  pure  white,  tu- 
bular flowers,  blooming  continually;  an- 
nuals; 2 to  3 feet.  Fkt.  5c;  14 -oz.  25c 

Affinis  Hybrida. — Splendid  hybrids  in  blue, 

red  and  rose,  etc.,  shades.  Fkt.  10c 

Sanderae. — A lovely  hybrid  Tobacco  of  ele- 
gant branching  habit,  and  bearing  on  light 
graceful  stems  great  quantities  of  very 
beautiful  rosy  carmine  flowers;  a valua- 
ble border  plant,  remaining  decorative 
from  summer  to  autumn.  Fkt.  10c 

NIGELLA — Love  in  a Mist 

Damascena.  — A compact,  free  flowering 
plant  with  finely  cut  foliage,  curious 
looking  flowers  and  seed  pods;  hardy  an- 
nuals; blue  and  white;  1 foot. 

Mixed  colors.  Fkt.  5c;  £-oz.  15c 

Miss  Jekyll — A lovely  variety  with  corn- 
flower blue  blossoms;  splendid  for  cut- 
ting. Pkt.  10c;  jis-oz.  25c 


HOUSE  PLANTS 

Don’t  overlook  the  beautiful  Ferns  and 
Palms  that  we  offer  on  pages  76  and  77. 
The  small  sizes  go  safely  by  mail  and  are 
very  pretty. 


PERENNIAL  FLOWERING  PLANTS — By  buying  our  strong  field  grown  plants  you  save 

time  and  get  a profusion  of  flowers  the  first  season.  See  pages  79-83. 


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Nasturtium — Trailing. 

For  permanent  and 
hardy  climbing  flowering 
vines  and  trailers,  see 
pages  106,  107  and  108. 


Na-sturtium — Tall  Climbing 

The  most  popular  and  most  beautiful 
annual  climbing  vines.  We  offer  only  the 
finest  strains,  producing  the  largest  and 
richest  flowers. 

Asa  Gray. — Yellowish  white;  very  fine. 
Black  Prince. — New;  very  dark. 

Crown  Prince. — Rich  blood  red. 

Golden  Queen. — Very  fine  yellow. 

Margaret. — Yellow,  spotted  red*  and  yellow. 
Primrose. — Cream,  brown  spots. 

Regina. — New  salmon  shade. 

Spitfire. — Bright  fiery  scarlet. 

Your  choice.  Pkt.  5c;  full  collection,  8 
kinds.  30c;  per  oz.,  any  kind  20c. 


DWARF  NASTURTIUMS 

Aurora. — Reddish  orange,  veined  carmine. 
Beauty. — Yellow  and  scarlet;  very  pretty. 

Empress. — Deep  crimson;  extra  dark  leaved. 
Golden  King. — A rich  golden  yellow. 
Regelianum. — Deep  purplish  crimson. 
Vesuvius. — New  salmon  red;  very  beautiful. 

Price,  all  above  Dwarf  varieties.  Pkt.  6c; 
6 for  25c;  per  ox.  20c. 


PENTSTEMON— Beard  Tongue 

The  handsome,  brilliant  flowers  are  borne 
on  long  terminal  spikes,  much  resembling 
Gloxinias.  Perennial;  will  bloom  the  first 
season  if  sown  early;  3 feet.  All  colors 
from  yellow  to  red  and  purple.  See  cut.) 
Hybrids  Mixed.  Pkt.  10c 


TAX.T.  PRIZE  MIXTURE. — This  is  undoubtedly  the  finest 
mixture  of  tall  Nasturtiums  offered  anywhere;  every 
shade  is  grown  separately  and  then  mixed. 

Large  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c;  2-lb.  50c 

Tall  Choice  Mixed. — A very  fine  selection  of  beautiful  vari- 
eties. Large  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  2-lb.  35c 

IVY-LEAVED.  FINEST  MIXED. — The  ivy  leaves,  borne  on 
very  slender  stems,  are  of  a dark  metallic  color,  whi^h 
forms  a striking  contrast  to  the  beautiful  flowers;  an 
excellent  variety  for  cases,  hanging  baskets,  ets. 

Pkt.  5c;  oz.  20c 

VARIEGATED  QUEENS. — A new  strain  of  tall  Nastur- 
tiums having  beautifully  variegated  leaves:  green,  white 
and  yellow;  flowers  large  and  of  many  bright  colors 

Superb  Mixed.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c 

Dwarf  Nasturtiums 

R.  R.'«  DWARP  BEAUTY  MIXTURE — Composed  of  new 
and  rare  sorts;  exceedingly  brilliant  and  beautiful. 

Large  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c;  2-lb.  50c 

Choice  Dwarf  Mixed. — Not  equal  to  above,  but  far  superior 
to  most  mixtures. 

Large  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  2-lb.  35c 

GOLDEN  MIDNIGHT  (New  Dwarf). — A novelty  of  real 
merit.  From  an  artistic  point  of  view  the  contrast 
between  the  light  foliage  and  extremely  dark  flowers  is 
most  remarkable.  The  foliage  is  light  yellow,  varie- 
gated, while  the  flowers  are  deep  crimson,  almost  bla  v 
hence  the  name  ‘'Golden  Midnight.”  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  20c 

GROW  ••PRIZE  FLOWERS"  by  using  “WONDER  ODORLESS  FERTILIZER. 

not  use  TOO  MUCH  it  is  very  RICH.  See  page  37. 


Pentitemon. 


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Petunia 

One  of  our  easiest  cultivated  and  freest 
flowering  annuals.  Will  succeed  almost 
anywhere  and  give  a continuity  of  the 
most  brilliant  bloom  from  June  till  killed 
by  frost.  The  strains  we  offer  are  the 
very  choicest  obtainable. 


selection  of  the  most 
beautiful  ruffled  and 
fringed  type;  compact, 
free  - flowering  plants; 
excellent  for  bedding  or 
pots.  Fkt.  25o 

Large  - flowered,  Finest 
Mixed.  — Fine,  large 
flowers  in  superb 
mixture. 

Fkt.  10c 

Fine  Mixed. — An  assort- 
ment of  medium-sized 
flowers;  fine  for  bed- 
ding. Fkt.  5c;  y8- oz.  25c 

DOUBLE  PETUNIAS 

All  of  our  Double  Pe- 
tunias are  selected  with 
greatest  care,  and  con- 
tain as  large  a percent- 
age of  double  flowers 
as  it  is  possible  to  ob- 
tain. 

Giant  Double,  Finest 
Mixed  Hybrids. — An  ex- 
ceptionally fine  strain; 
remarkable  for  the 
large,  beautifully  col- 
ored double  flowers. 
Fkt.  50c;  500  seeds  $4 

Giant  Double  Mixed 

Fringed,  unsurpassed. 

Fkt.  35c;  500  seeds  $2.50 

Choice  Double  Mixed. 

Fkt.  25c;  500  seeds  $1.50 


SINGLE  PETUNIAS 

Ruffled  Giants  Prize  Mixture. — This  strain 
produces  in  great  profusion  enormous  flow- 
ers, having  edges  of  petals  beautifully 
ruffled  and  fluted;  of  great  variety  of  col- 
ors, many  being  beautifully  veined;  very 
showy  and  attractive. 

Fkt.  35c;  1,000  seeds  $3.00 

Dwarf,  Large  - Flowering, 
Fringed. — A new  dwarf 


Ruffled  Giant  Single  Petunia. 

Giant  Pansies 

This  popular  flower  thrives  best  on  a 
cool,  moist,  but  well-drained  soil  en- 
riched with  well-rotted  barnyard  manure 
or  fine  ground  bone.  Seeds  sown  early 
will  produce  fine  plants  for  summer  bloom- 
ing. The  florist’s  method,  though,  is  to 
sow  in  July  or  August  and  protect  the 
plants  during  the  winter,  and  they  will 
flower  continuously  early  the  following 
spring  and  summer. 

EXHIBITION  PRIZE  MIXTURE — For  va- 

riety  of  markings,  beauty  of  form,  large 
size,  splendid  texture  this  superb  strain 
cannot  be  excelled.  Fkt.  20c;  % -oz.  $1.50 

Steele’s  Mastodon. — A superb  strain.  Flow- 
ers rare  and  rich  in  colors  and  of  giant 
size;  Oregon  grown. 

Mixed,  Fkt.  25c;  '/8-oz.  $1.50 

Bugnot’s  Large  Blotched. — A magnificent 
strain;  very  large  flowers;  great  diversity 
of  colors.  Fkt.  20c;  '/s-oz.  75c 

Cassier’s  Giant,  Finest  Mixed. — Strong-grow- 
ing strain,  producing  rich  and  varied- 
colored  flowers  of  large  size. 

Fkt.  15c;  %-oz.  75c 

English  Show  Strain. — A splendid  strain, 
valued  for  the  texture  and  varied  mark- 
ings of  the  flowers.  Fkt.  10c;  14 -oz.  60c 

Choice  Mixed — A fine  bedding  strain. 

Fkt.  5c;  14 -oz.  50c 


OUR  NEW  PRODUCT,  “C-M,”  DRY-KILN 
PULVERIZED  COW  MANURE  is  the  ideal 
covering  FOR  SEED  AND  FLOWER  BEDS. 
SEE  PAGE  39. 


PLANTS.- — Large  flowering,  choice  pansy  plants,  ready  very  early  in  the  spring. 
Can  be  safely  sent  by  mail.  See  page  73. 


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PANSY — Continued 

GIANT  TBIMAED EAU. — The  most  popular 
strain  for  this  locality,  and  deservedly  so, 
on  account  of  the  strong,  sturdy  plants 
and  the  enormous  flowers  of  the  greatest 
variety  of  colors. 

Finest  Mixed.  Fkt.  10c;  14  -oz.  60c 

Masterpiece. — Elegant  ruffled  petals;  beau- 
tiful large  flowers,  mostly  rich  dark 
shades.  Fkt.  20c;  '/s-oz.  75o 

GIANT  NAMED  PANSIES 

Full  Collection,  9 Kinds  75c 

Adonis. — Light  blue;  beautiful.  Fkt.  lOe 

Golden  Queen. — Pure  rich  yellow.  Fkt.  10c 

King  of  Blacks. — Best  velvety  black. 

Fkt.  10c 

Lord  Beaconsfield. — Very  beautiful;  violet 
purple,  shading  to  white.  Fkt.  10c 

Madam  Ferret. — Fine  wine  red  shades  on 
white.  Pkt.  10c 

Snowflake  (Candidissima). — Pure  white. 

Fkt.  10c 

Sunlight. — Xew  yellow,  orchid  flowered. 

Fkt.  15o 

Purple -Eyed  White. — Very  beautiful. 

Fkt.  lOe 

Black-Eyed  Yellow. — Very  fine  and  effective. 

Fkt,  10c 


Shirley  (Annual). — Charming  Poppies.  Flow- 
ers single  and  semi-double,  and  range  in 
color  from  the  purest  white  through  the 
delicate  shades  of  pale  pink,  rose  and  car- 
mine to  the  deepest  crimson  and  blood-red, 
while  many  are  daintily  edged  and  shaded. 
The  petals  are  like  silk.  Free  blooming 
and  fine  for  borders  or  beds;  1*4  to  2 feet. 
Mixed.  Fkt.  10c;  oz.  40c 

Carnation  Flowered  (Annual).  — Splendid 
double  fringed  flowers. 

Mixed  Colors.  Fkt.  5c;  oz.  30c 

Annual  Superb  Mixture. — A superior  strain, 
containing  the  choicest  of  single  and 
double  varieties  in  all  of  the  brightest  col- 
ors. Pkt.  5c;  oz.  40c 

ZCEIiAND,  OB  NTTDZCATTTiE  (Perennial).— 
These  are  of  a very  graceful,  neat  habit, 
with  bright  green,  fern-like  foliage, 
formed  in  tufts,  from  which  issue  slender 
stalks,  about  12  inches  in  height,  bearing 
beautiful  brilliant  single  flowers  in  end- 
less profusion,  and  most  useful  for  cut- 
ting. (For  plants,  see  page  80.) 

Yellow.  White,  Scarlet.  Fkt.  10c 

Single  Mixed.  Fkt.  10c;  X-oz.  35c 


Shirley — Poppy. 

Poppy — Papavcr 

Universal  favorite  of  the  easiest  culture. 
They  produce  a wealth  of  the  most  beau- 
tiful and  showy  blooms  Both  perennial 
and  annual  poppies  bloom  the  first  year 
from  early-sown  seed.  Perennial  varieties 
will,  but  annuals  will  not  transplant  safely, 
therefore  sow  the  annuals  where  they  are 
to  remain  and  thin  out,  giving  each  plant 
ample  room  to  grow  and  develop. 

King  Edward. — New  annual  of  gorgeous  col- 
oring; deep  scarlet  shaded;  each  petal 
marked  with  a big  black  blotch;  yellow 
antlers;  flowers  large  and  freely  pro- 
duced; 2Vz  feet.  Pkt.  5c;  %-oz.  25c 

Admiral  (Annual). — A single  variety  of  sur- 
passing beauty;  large  flowers  of  glisten- 
ing white,  with  a broad  band  of  brilliant 
scarlet  around  the  top;  produce  a magnifi- 
cent effect.  Fkt.  5c;  lA-o%,  25c 

Miss  Sherwood  (Annual).  — Single,  bears 
large  flowers  of  a satiny  white,  shaded  a 
silky  chamois  rose,  a combination  of  rare 
delicacy. Fkt.  5c;  14-oa.  25c 


Double  Zeeland  Mixed. — Very  choice. 

Fkt.  15c;  % -oz.  50c 

OBZENTAZiE  BRILLIANT. — This  is  the 
most  gorgeous  perennial  Poppy,  flowering 
in  June  and  July,  with  enormous  vivid 
scarlet  blossoms.  Fkt.  10c;  % oz.  50c 

Oriental  princess  Victoria  Louise. — Salmon 
pink;  very  silky  and  delicate.  Fkt.  15c 

Oriental  Psyche. — Delicate  rosy  blush. 

Fkt.  150 

CALIFORNIA  POPPY. — (See  Eschscholtzia, 
page  57.) 

PHLOX. — SEE  NEXT  PAGE. 

PORTULACA. — SEE  NEXT  PAGE. 


Primula — Primrose 

The  first  two  varieties  named  below  are 
hardy,  early-blooming,  garden  plants,  and 
the  others  beautiful  winter-blooming  house 
plants.  Their  various  forms  and  blending 
of  colors  are  exceedingly  pleasing  and  ef- 
fective. They  thrive  best  in  a rich,  loamy 
soil. 


POLTA1TTETJS  (Veris  Mixed). — Early  bloom- 
ing, dwarf  growing  plants,  valuable  for 
outdoor  bedding  and  edging.  8 inches,  per- 
ennial. (See  plants,  page  82.) 

Mixed.  Pkt.  10c;  Vz-oz.  35c 


injLGARIS  (Veris  Aureau). — Yellow,  com- 
mon, English  Primrose;  hardy  garden  va- 
riety; perennial;  8 inches. 


Obconica  Grandiflora  Hybrids — A lovely, 
profuse  bloomer,  bearing  beautiful  clus- 
ters of  single  flowers;  for  pots  only. 

Fkt.  15c 


Sinensis  or  Chinese  Primrose. — Beautiful, 
large,  fringed  flowers;  especially  fine  for 
winter  and  spring  flowers  in  the  house; 
free  bloomers. 

Finest  Mixed.  Pkt.  25c 


PYRETHRUM— Golden  Feather 

Aureum. — Half-hardy  perennials,  grown  as 
annuals;  valuable  for  edging,  as  their 
yellow  foliage  makes  a fine  contrast  with 
other  bedding  plants;  6 inches.  Fkt.  5c 


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Portulaca 

Low-growing  or  creeping  tender  annual,  six  to  eight 
inches  high,  and  bearing  glossy,  cup-^Waped  blossoms 
in  very  brilliant  and  gorgeous  colors.  The  foliage 
and  stems  are  thick.  The  seed  germinates  slowly 
and  should  be  started  under  glass  or  when  the 
weather  is  hot.  These  flowers  love  the  sunshine  and 
do  best  on  rather  dry  ground;  excellent  for  embank- 
ments. _ 

Single,  Finest  Mixed.  1/4-oz.  20c;  Fkt.  5c 

Double,  Finest  Mixed.  Vs-oz.  50c;  Fkt.  10c 


OUR 
HIGH 
QUALITY 
PLANTS 
AND  SEEDS 
PLEASE. 

Single  Fortulaca. 

Oregon  City,  Ore.,  June  5, 

Dear  Sirs:  My  small  order  of  Roses  and 

Plants  for  this  spring  are  all  growing  and 
some  are  in  bloom.  The  Pansies  that  were 
planted  by  your  leaflet  directions  are  the 
finest  I or  my  friends  ever  saw. 

Yours  truly, 

MRS.  FRED  HEGDALE. 


Phlox  Drummondii. 

PINK. — (See  Dianthus,  page  56.) 

Phlox 


RUDBECKIA — Cone  Flower 
Bicolor  Superba. — Fine  free-flowering  an- 
nual variety;  2 feet;  producing  in  great 
abundance  on  long  stems  its  bright  yel- 
low double  flowers.  Fkt.  10c 

Fulglda. — Hardy  perennial  sort,  producing 
in  masses  during  August  and  September 
brilliant  orange-yellow  flowers;  3 feet. 

Fkt.  10c 

Bcwmani. — Perennial;  large,  bright  orange- 
yellow  flowers.  Pkt.  15o 


Drummondii. — These  varieties  are  the  larg- 
est flowering  of  the  annual  phloxes.  They 
are  the  very  finest  strains  that  can  be 
selected,  and  should  be  grown  in  everyone’s 
garden;  12  to  15  inches. 

▲lba. — Pure  white.  Fkt.  10c;  i/s-oz.  25c 


SALPIGLOSSIS 

Produces  very  showy,  funnel-shaped  flow- 
ers of  large  size;  fine  for  beds;  half-hardy 
annuals. 

Grandiflora  Mixed — Large-flowering. 

Fkt.  lOo 


Coccinia. — Bright  scarlet.  Fkt.  10c;  %-oz.  25c 

Beopoldi. — Rose,  white  eye. 

Fkt.  10c;  %-oz.  25c 

Grandiflora  Mixed. — All  colors. 

Fkt.  10c;  I-oz.  35c 

IABDT  PEEENNIAL  PHLOX  (Decusata). 
— These  rank  among  the  finest  herbaceous 
perennials  for  beds  and  borders;  mixture 
of  the  finest  colors;  3 feet.  (See  plants, 
page  82.)  Fkt.  10c;  £-oz.  25c 

Ricinus — Castor  Oil  Bean 

A magnificent  and  highly  ornamental 
plant,  with  picturesque  foliage  and  stately 
growth,  combined  with  brilliant  colored 
fruit  of  the  giant  varieties.  Grown  as  sin- 
gle specimens  on  lawns  and  on  pleasure 
grounds,  they  form  a striking  feature; 
hardy  annuals. 

Zanzibarensis,  Mixed. — Very  ornamental; 

dark  bronzy  green  and  red  leaves;  8 to  10 
feet  high.  Fkt.  10c;  oz.  35c 

Sanguineus  Tricolor. — Blood  red  stems,  deep 
green  leaves,  with  red  veins;  6 feet. 

Fkt.  10c;  oz.  35c 

Gibsoni. — New  dark  red  foliage;  5 feet. 

Fkt.  10c;  oz.  35c 

Finest  Mixed. — All  kinds.  Fkt.  5c;  oz.  20c 


Bicinus  (Castor  Beans). 


HOW  TO  GROW  FLOWERS  FROM  SEEDS.— Our  two-page  leaflet  gives  full 
information  and  is  free  on  request. 


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Salvia. 


Salvia— Scarlet  Sage 

The  Scarlet  Sage  has  long  been  a favorite 
bedding  plant,  bearing  long  spikes  of  bril- 
liant scarlet  flowers  in  great  profusion 
from  July  till  frost;  seed  should  be  sown 
as  early  as  possible,  either  indoors  or  in 
a hotbed,  and  the  young  plants  transferred 
to  their  flowering  quarters  when  the 
weather  has  become  settled  and  warm. 
Splendens  Compacta. — A splendid  showy  va- 
riety, with  large  spikes  of  bright  rich 
scarlet  flowers;  3 ft.  Fkt.  10c;  ^4-oz.  50c 
Zurich. — New  dwarf,  of  special  merit;  very 
early.  Brilliant,  free  flowering;  15  to  18 
inches.  Fkt.  15c;  %-oz.  75c 

Bonfire. — Of  dense  compact  growth;  useful 
for  bedding  or  borders.  Flowers  dark 
scarlet,  on  spikes  which  stand  clear  of  the 
foliage  and  attract  attention  at  once:  2 ft. 

Fkt.  15c;  £-oz.  65c 


. Stocks. 


Sweet  William 


SCHIZANTHUS — Butterfly  Flower 

Beautiful  garden  annuals;  flowers  charm- 
ingly fringed  and  delicately  colored;  1 to 
2 feet.  Blooms  quickly  from  seed. 

G-randiflora  Mixed.  Fkt.  lOe 


Stock— Gilliflower 


By  far  one  of  the  most  popular  annuals 
for  garden  or  greenhouse  culture.  They 
are  superb  for  cutting  and  are  of  great 
value  to  florists  for  bouquet  work.  Flow- 
ers are  of  delicious  fragrance,  large, 
mostly  double,  and  borne  on  handsome 
spikes.  While  all  will  flower  the  first 
year,  the  winter  stocks  will  last  for  2 
years.  They  are  very  hardy  and  often  re- 
main in  bloom  in  the  yard  all  winter  in 
the  vicinity  of  Portland.  Sow  early  and 
transplant. 

X.ARGE  - FLOWIBED  TEN  WEEKS.  — A 

splendid  double-flowered  strain,  especially 
adapted  for  bedding  and  pot  culture;  pyr- 
amidal spikes  of  brilliantly  colored  flow- 
ers; 1£  feet. 

Finest  Mixed.  Fkt.  10c;  %-oz.  50c 


GIANT  PERFECTION,  OR  CUT  AND  COME 
AGAIN. — Grown  for  us  by  experts  and 

the  greatest  possible  care  is  taken  in  the 
selection  of  good  seed.  Of  branching 
habit,  two  feet,  and  85  to  90  per  cent  of 
large,  double  flowers;  fine  for  cutting. 

Whits,  Eight  Blue,  Crimson,  Dark  Blue, 
Pink,  Yellow,  or  Finest  Mixed. 

Fkt.  15c;  £-oz.  60c 


IEAUTY  OF  NICE. — A handsome,  new  win- 
ter and  summer  stock  of  quick  growth; 
flowers  of  large  size,  double,  and  freely 
produced;  2 feet. 

Mixed.  Fkt.  15c;  4-oz.  60c 

'rincess  Alice. — Double  white.  Pkt.  15o 

fcueen  Alexandra. — Soft  rosy  lilac.  Fkt.  15o 
leauty  of  Nice. — Delicate  flesh  pink. 


SUNFLOWER. — (See  Helianthus,  page  58.) 

Sweet  William 

Hardy  biennial,  widely  grown  for  the 
handsome,  showy  heads  of  brilliant  flow- 
ers from  June  to  September;  iy*  feet. 

Double  Finest  Mixed.  Fkt.  10c 

Mammoth  Single  Mixed.  Fkt.  5c 


PERENNIAL  FLOWERS  are  rapidly  gaining  in  favor.  MORE  should  be  planted;  they 
are  beautiful  in  borders,  beds  or  among  shrubbery,  and  flower  each  year.  See  pgs.  79  to  83. 


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Up-to-Date”  SWEET  PEAS  OF  “Highest  Quality 


This  year  we  have  “new  novelties”  to  offer  of  special  merit.  We  have  discarded  the 
“Unwin”  class  and  many  “Spencers”  and  Grandiflora  types,  and  we  offer  you  only  the 

Cream  of  all  Sweet  Peas.  The  Best  l»y  Test. 

Fiery  Cross 

Burpee’s  latest.  The  beautifully  waved 
Treat  your  z / and  fluted  flowers  are  borne  freely  in 

Sweet  Peas 
with  M u L - 
FORD'S  CUL- 
TXJBE,  makes 


stronger  vines, 
more  and  larg- 
er flowers.  (See 
page  37.) 


threes  and  fours,  well  placed  on  long 
stout  stems.  Color,  a scorching  fire-red, 
or  scarlet,  without  any  shading  and 
which  scintillates  and  glitters  in  bright 


sunlight  thus  adding  a glowing  fire-like 
sheen  which  radiates  over  the  flower. 

Pkt.  25c 

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Latest  and  Best  Spencers 
Rare,  Rich  and  Wonderful 


SPECIAL  — Collection  price,  10 
lovely  kinds  (value  $1.35),  ONLY 
$1.00. 


Robert  Sydenham 

This  new  Sweet  Pea  is  a magnifi- 
cent glowing,  brilliant  orange.  The 
large  flowers  come  four  on  a stem, 
well  placed  and  beautifully  waved. 
The  vines  are  of  vigorous  growth, 
blooming  profusely. 

Pkt.  15c;  oz.  50c 


Hercules 


Constance  Hinton 

A new,  very  hardy  variety,  claimed  to  be 
the  largest  White  Spencer  to  date.  The 
buds  are  tinted  with  pink,  but  as  the 
flower  develops  the  pink  fades  out,  leaving 
a beautiful  large,  pure  white.  Black  seed, 
strong  vitality.  Pkt.  15c;  oz.  50c 

Elfrida  Pearson 

The  flowers  are  of  extra  large  size,  great 
substance,  and  lasting  quality  when  cut. 
They  are  nicely  disposed  on  extremely  long 
stiff  stems  invariably  borne  in  fours.  The 
vines  bloom  in  wonderful  profusion,  and 
are  of  such  vigorous  growth  that  the  flow- 
ers frequently  come  with  double  stand- 
ards. The  color  is  a lovely  pink  through- 
out, the  buds  and  flowers  being  tinted 
with  salmon-pink.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  30c 


A magnificent  soft  rose-pink  self,  of  truly 
giant  proportions,  undoubtedly  the  best  of  its 
class.  A flower  of  great  substance;  the  broad 
spreading  and  beautifully  waved  standard  fre- 
quently measures  two  and  one-half  inches  in 
diameter.  This  grand  variety  is  a fitting  com- 
panion in  size  and  form  to  the  superb  gigantic 
Elfrida  Pearson,  from  which  it  differs  chiefly 
in  being  of  a deeper,  warmer  shade. 

Pkt.  15c;  oz.  50c 

R.  F.  Fenton 

Undoubtedly  the  best  of  the  lavender  va- 
rieties, grand  for  exhibition  and  garden 
decoration;  strong  grower,  gives  plenty  of 
fours.  The  individual  flowers  are  very 
large  and  refined;  the  color  is  a rich  clear 
lavender.  Pkt.  15c;  oz.  50c 

Winnifred  Deal 

A most  beautiful  variety;  pure  white  with 
a very  distinct  picotee-edge  of  rose-pink. 
The  general  effect  is  light  and  dainty. 

Pkt.  15c;  oz.  35c 

Edrom  Beauty 

The  bold,  majestic  flowers  are  a rich,  deep 
salmon-orange.  An  excellent  grower,  pro- 
ducing fours  in  abundance.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c 


Maud  Holmes 

An  English  introduction  and  superior  to 
others  in  this  color.  Elegant  form  and 
type  and  a beautiful  crimson  scarlet,  giant, 
wavy  flowers,  four  to  a stem. 

Pkt.  10c;  oz.  35c 

The  above  collection  will  make  a display  i 
directions. 


Royal  Purple 

A recent  novelty  of  great  merit..  A true, 
rich,  royal  purple  that  holds  its  color. 
Flowers  of  giant  size  and  elegant  form, 
very  beautiful  bunched  with  white. 

Pkt.  10c;  oz.  35c 
,t  you’ll  be  proud  of  if  you  follow  our  cultural 

1 , i . 


King  White 

Well  hnd  truly  named,  it  certainly 
is  “the  king”  of  all  white  sweet 
peas.  In  color,  size  and  beauty  of 
flower,  length  of  stem  and  vigor, 
King  White  is  unsurpassed. 

Pkt.  10c;  oz.  35c 


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WHITE 

CONSTANCE  HINTON. — See  Novelties,  page 

68.  • 

ETTA  DYKE. — One  of  the  largest  and  most 
exquisitely  formed  pure  white  Spencers. 
Beautifully  waved;  color  absolutely  pure. 

Pkt.  10c;  oz.  35c 

KING  WHITE. — See  “Novelties,”  page  68. 

WHITE  SPENCER. — A pure  white,  of  large 
size  and  splendid  substance;  long,  strong 
stems.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  25c 

YELLOW— PRIMROSE 

DOBBIES  CREAM.  — We  consider  this  the 
best  deep  cream  or  primrose-colored  va- 
riety; nicely  waved,  abundance  of  four- 
bloom  sprays  and  most  floriferous. 
Strong  and  vigorous.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  35c 

PRIMROSE  SPENCER. — A pronounced 
primrose  or  creamy  white;  excellent 
flower.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  25c 

PINK  ON  CREAM 

ETHEL  ROOSEVELT.  — A soft,  pleasing 
primrose,  overlaid  with  dainty  bright 
pink;  very  large  and  fine. 

Pkt.  10c;  oz.  35c 

MARGARET  ATLEE. — This  new,  charming 
variety  is  one  of  the  finest  pink  yet  intro- 
duced. The  giant  flowers  are  rich,  rosy 
salmon  pink  on  creamy  buff,  a bright  yet 
delicate  pink,  immense  wavy  standards 
and  wings  inclined  to  double. 

Pkt.  15c;  oz.  50c 

NEW  MIRIAM  BEAVER.  — A lovely,  soft 
shell  pink  and  salmon.  A beautiful,  large, 
full  flower.  Pkt.  15c;  oz.  60c 

YARRAWA. — A new  “early  flowering  Spen- 
cer” of  value  more  especially  to  the  com- 
mercial florist,  for  winter  forcing.  Blooms 
very  early  and  continuously.  Flowers  are 
large,  exquisitely  waved  and  almost  dou- 
ble; color,  bright  rosy  pink  on  cream. 

Pkt.  15c;  oz.  $1.00 

MRS.  HENRY  BELL. — Giant  flowers  of  fin- 
est form.  A most  charming  rich  pink  on 
cream.  Magnificent.  Pkt.  15c;  oz.  35c 

LIGHT  PINK 

CONSTANCE  OLLIVER. — A refined  variety 
of  great  beauty  and  form;  rich,  rosy  deli- 
cate salmon  pink;  charmingly  waved  and 
crimped.  Large,  beautiful  flowers  on 
long,  strong  stems.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  35c 

ELFRIDA  PEARSON.— See  page  68. 

MRS.  HUGH  DICKSON. — One  of  the  best 
light  pink  to  date.  A European  variety  of 
sterling  merit.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  30c 

MRS.  ROUTZAHN. — A lovely  combination  of 
apricot  and  pink.  Beautiful,  large  wavy 
flowers.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  30c 


Florence,  Ore.,  Jan.  5,  1917. 
Routledge  Seed  d Floral  Co.. 

Gentlemen:  The  Sweet  Peas  and  Alyssum 

were  lovely.  The  Sweet  Peas  were  nine  feet 
1 am  sure. 

Respectfully  yours. 

MRS.  MAGGIE  JESSES. 


Seattle,  Wash.,  March  14,  1917. 
Routledge  Seed  d Floral  Co., 

Gentlemen:  Sweet  Pea  seeds  received  from 

you  last  summer  were  beautiful,  tall,  long 
stems,  large  flowers  and  perfect. 

Yours  respectfully, 

ALICE  B.  BESSETT. 


Free — Our  pamphlet,  “How  to  Grow  Prize 
Sweet  Peas” — free  with  any  order  if  asked 
for. 


PINK 

HERCULES. — See  “Novelties,  page  68. 

COUNTESS  SPENCER. — Flowers  extremely 
large,  beautifully  expanded,  crumpled  and 
waved.  Color  soft  shell  pink,  deeper  at 
the  outer  edges.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  35c 

MRS.  A.  IRELAND. — The  form  is  beautiful; 
petals  waved  and  crinkled.  The  extra 
large  long-stemmed  flowers  are  very  at- 
tractive; the  best  rosy  pink. 

Pkt.  10c;  oz.  35c 


LAVENDER 

ASTA  OHN  SPENCER. — Color  a beautiful 
lavender;  flowers  large,  wavy  and  gener- 
ally come  four  blossoms- to  the  stem.  Very 
popular.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  35c 

FLORA  NORTON  SPENCER.  — A beautiful 
shade  of  light  blue  or  lavender;  very  de- 
sirable. Pkt.  10c;  oz.  35c 

R.  F.  FENTON. — See  “Novelties,”  page  68. 

ORANGE  AND  SALMON 

NOTE. — To  get  the  most  delicate  shade  in 

this  color,  flowers  should  be  lightly  shaded. 

BARBARA.  — Salmon-colored  self  of  large 
size.  It  makes  a “telling”  bunch  either 
for  exhibition  or  table  decoration,  and  is 
most  effective.  Pkt.  15c;  oz.  50c 

DECORATOR. — The  color  is  old  rose  with  a 
sheen  of  terra  cotta  giving  a bright  orange 
effect.  The  placement  and  poise  of  the 
flower  is  perfect.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c 

EDROM  BEAUTY. — See  “Novelties,”  page  68. 

HELEN  LEWIS  SPENCER. — A very  profuse 
bloomer.  Flowers  large.  waved  and 

of  an  intense  rich  crimson-orange  or  sal- 
mon. Pkt.  10c;  oz.  35c 

ILLUMINATOR.— Very  distinct  and  pro- 
nounced; rich  glowing  cerise-salmon,  suf- 
fused bright  orange,  rich  and  glistening, 
large,  perfect  flowers  in  profusion  on  long 
stems.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c 

ROBERT  SYDENHAM. — Novelty,”  page  68. 

THOMAS  STEVENSON. — The  flowers,  of 
largest  size  and  finest  Spencer  type,  are 
of  an  intense  flaming  orange  throughout. 
A grand  exhibition  variety.  Unsurpassed 
in  color  and  beauty.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  50c 


QUALITY  and  TRUENESS  is  what  makes  the  price  in  Sweet  Peas.  Low  prices 
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SCARLET— CRIMSON 

PIER'S*  CROSS. — See  “Novelties,”  page  68. 

G-EORG-E  STARK. — Giant  flowers  of  perfect 
form,  waved  and  fluted.  Color,  bright 
pure  scarlet  throughout  and  absolutely 
sunproof.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  35c 


KING  EDWARD  SPENCER.  — Of  vigorous 
growth,  profuse  bloomer,  giant  flowers; 
most  popular  scarlet;  long  stems. 

Pkt.  10c;  oz.  35c 


k 3TIHW 

DARK  RED— CLARET 

OTHELLO  SPENCER. — Free  bloomer,  flow- 
ers very  large  and  of  a rich  deep  maroon. 

Pkt.  10c;  oz.  25c 


PICOTEE— BI-COLOR 
Shaded  and  Striped 

AMERICA  SPENCER.  — Bright  and  attrac- 
tive; white,  striped  bright  red;  very  pretty. 

Pkt.  10c]  oz.  35c 


MAUD  HOLMES.— See  page  68. 

THE  PRESIDENT  — Novelty.  — Flowers  of 
beautiful  wavy  form  on  long  stems,  usu- 
ally carrying  four  giant  blooms  of  a rich 
glowing  scarlet — claimed  to  be  one  of  the 
brightest  colors  to  date  and  does  not  burn. 

Pkt.  (10  Seeds)  15c 


BLUE— PURPLE 

CAPTAIN  OP  THE  BLUES,  SPENCER.— 

Clear  purple,  blue;  a bright  striking  color. 

Pkt.  10c;  oz.  25c 


NEW  MARGARET  MADISON.  — Flowers 
clear  azure-blue  self, — a color  that  always 
attracts  and  is  so  effective.  Awarded 
Certificate  of  Merit  by  the  American 
Sweet  Pea  Society.  Pkt.  15c;  oz.  35c 

ROYAL  PURPLE. — See  “Novelties,”  page  68. 


MARTHA  WASHINGTON.  — Large,  wavy 
flowers;  white,  edged  carmine  rose,  very 
dainty  and  effective.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  30c 

MRS.  TOWNSEND.  — The  ground  color  is 
white,  having  a beautifully  clear  wire- 
like picotee  edge  of  blue  around  both  stan- 
dard and  wings.  Large  flowers,  nicely 
waved.  Pkt.  10c;  oz.  35c 

MRS.  CUTHBERTSON. — Flowers  of  gigantic 
size;  standard,  clear  rose-pink,  wings 
white.  Four  on  a stem  of  great  length. 
Vigorous  and  free  flowering. 

Pkt.  10c;  oz.  40c 

SENATOR  SPENCER. — Claret  and  chocolate 
stripe,  on  light  ground,  large  and  most 
distinct,  much  admired;  a profuse  bloomer. 

Pkt.  10c;  oz.  35c 

WINNTFRED  DEAL. — “Novelties,”  page  68. 


Popular  and  Best  G-randiflora  Sweet  Peas 


Aside  from  the  preceding  varieties  these  are  the  “cream 
Your  selection,  pkt.  5c;  8 pkts.  for  30c;  oz.  10c;  8 1-oz.  pkts.  60c 


DOROTHY  ECKFORD. — A good  white  of  the 
largest  and  best  grandiflora  type. 

LOVELY. — Beautiful  shades  of  soft  shell 
pink,  changing  to  very  light  rose. 

XING  EDWARD  VII.  — Large  flowers  of 
open  form,  bright  crimson-scarlet. 

HENRY  ECKFORD.— A bright,  soft  flaming 
orange,  deepening  slightly  in  the  center. 


of  over  100  named  variteies. 
; 1-lb.  30c;  lb.  $1.00. 

AMERICA. — Heavily  striped  with  bright  red 
on  silvery  white  ground. 

LADY  GRISEL  HAMILTON.— A grand,  pale 
lavender.  Planted  extensively  by  florists. 

LORD  NELSON  (Brilliant  Blue).— Very 
large,  slightly  hooded,  the  most  desirable 
blue. 


Rose  City  Mixture  of  Grandiflora 

Extraordinary  care  has  been  taken  in  the  selection  of  the  varieties  and  the  qauntities  of 
each  to  make  up  the  mixture,  and  the  result  is  one  that  cannot  fail  to  excite  the  admiration 

of  even  the  most  critical.  Large  pkt.  5c;  oz.  10c;  1-lb.  25c;  lb.  85c 


Winter  Flowering  (Forcing) 

These  can  be  planted  outside  for  early 
blooms,  but  are  really  for  florists’  use  for 
forcing  in  greenhouses  for  winter  flowers. 

All  leading  colors  in  named  varieties  at  15c 
oz.;  4 ozs.  50c. 


Cupid  Sweet  Peas 

Compact  dwarf  plants,  not  over  six  or 
seven  inches  high.  Flowers  of  good  size  and 
substance.  For  edgings,  low  beds  and  pot 
culture  they  are  unique  and  pretty. 

Mixed,  Pkt.  5c;  oz.  15c;  1-lb.  40c;  lb.  $1.25 


PRIZE  SWEET  PEAS — If  you  want  to  grow  giant  flowers  on  long  stems,  you 
must  give  your  sweet  peas  good  soil,  plenty  of  water  at  the  roots  in  dry  weather,  some 
Wonder  Fertilizer,  and  pick  the  flowers  often.  Our  “leaflet”  tells  all — free  with  each 
order.  Use  “C.  M.”  in  the  Sweet  Pea  trench.  See  pages  38-39. 


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Sweet  Peas  of  Highest  Quality 

Some  others  may  have  as  good,  but  none  any  finer  Sweet  Pea  Seed  than  we.  The  new 
orchid-flowered  or  Spencer  types  are  the  latest,  and  well  worth  the  higher  price  asked.  Those 
who  have  tried  the  true  “new  Spencers’’  will  never  be  satisfied  again  with  the  old  types. 


Use  'ITULPOED  S CULTURE”  for  Sweet  Peas. 
25c  and  50c  sizes.  (See  page  37.) 


^^Gian^Sgencer^ 

75c  Collection  for  50c 


We  have  put  up,  in  one  large,  beau- 
tifully lithographed  envelope,  seven 
distinct  and  new  Giant  ‘Spencers”; 
each  kind  in  a separate  packet  and 
properly  marked.  The  seed  in  each 
packet  will  plant  a row  3 to  4 feet  or 
a total  of  20  to  30  feet.  With  good 
care  and  cultivation  these  will  pro- 
duce thousands  of  blooms  which  you 
can  pick  in  separate  shades;  an  ideal 
way  for  special  effect. 

This  collection  contains  our  leaflet 
“How  to  Grow  Prize  Sweet  Peas.” 
and  one  full-sized  packet  of  the  fol- 
lowing distinct  and  popular  colors: 


Note. — For  full  description  see  classification  un- 
der “Separate  Colors/’  pages  69  and  70. 


Add  15c  Extra  or  65c  in  all  and  we  will  in- 
clude a 25c  packet  (1  oz.)  of  R.  R.  Superb 
Spencer  Mixture.  (Described  below.) 


Routledge  Special 

Our  1918  Collection  of 


White  Spencer — A large,  pure  white. 
Primrose  Spencer — Cream  or  primrose, 
Mrs.  Henry  Bell — A rich  cream  pink. 
Maud  Holmes — Large  crimson  scarlet. 
Asta  Ohn — A beautiful  lavender. 

Mrs.  A.  Ireland — Large,  wavy,  pure 
pink. 

Helen  Lewis — Orange-rose,  free  flow- 
ering. 


R.  R.’s  Superb  Mixture  of  Giant  Spencer  Sweet  Peas 

This  is  our  own  special  mixture  and  is  composed  only  of  the  best  giant  orchid-flowering 
wavy  Spencer  varieties,  also  contains  some  new  seedlings  of  promising  meriit,  that  have  not 

as  yet  been  named.  Por  healthy,  robust  growth,  wealth  of  blooms,  size  of  flowers  and 
exquisite  and  rare  colorings,  this  mixture  is  unequaled. 

Put  up  and  for  sale  in  sealed  packages  only,  ^-oz.  pkts.,  15c;  oz.  pkts..  25c  each;  3 for 
60c;  6 for  $1.00. 


SCABIOSA — Morning  Bride 

Elegant,  hardy  annual;  fine  for  cutting 
and  bedding;  flowers  quite  large  and  very 
showy,  blooming  freely  during  summer 
and  autumn;  2*4  feet.  All  colors. 

Finest  Mixed.  Pkt.  5c;  %-ox.  25c 

White. — Large  flowers.  Pkt.  5c;  14  -ox.  25c 

SHAMROCK— True  Irish 

This  is  the  genuine  Shamrock,  and  is 
gathered  by  a connoisseur  on  the  native 

land.  Pkt.  25c 

SNAPDRAGON". — (See  Antirrhinum,  pg.  51.) 


OUR  LEAFLET,  "How  to  Raise  Flowers 
Successfully  from  Seed.”  is  free  and  is 

OP  REAL  VALUE. 


THUNBERGIA 

Extremely  pretty  yellow  flowers  with 
dark  eye;  rapid-growing  annual  trailers; 
used  largely  for  vases,  window  boxes,  etc: 
will  flower  all  summer  till  frost;  5 feet. 

Finest  Mixed.  Pkt.  5c;  *4-ox.  30c 


TRITOMA— Red  Hot  Poker 

Striking  and  exceedingly  ornamental  au- 
tumn flowering  plant.  Showy  flower 
spikes,  shaded  red  and  yellow;  3 feet.  (See 
cut  and  plants,  page  S3.  Pkt.  10c 


VALERIANA — Garden  Heliotrope 

A fine  old-fashioned  hardy  plant;  flowers 
have  a strong  heliotrope  odor:  showy,  red 
or  white;  fine  for  bouquets;  2 feet. 

Mlxed.  Pkt.  5c 


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Zinnia. 


Verbena. 

WILD  CUCUMBER.— (See  Echinocystis, 
page  57.) 

WALLFLOWER 

Very  highly  prized,  old-fashioned  plants, 
grown  largely  for  their  fragrance;  half- 
hardy  perennial  varieties;  iya  feet. 

Single  Finest  Mixed.  Pkt.  5c 

Donble  TaU  Branching,  Finest  Mixed — Fra- 
grant; 3 feet.  Fkt.  10c 

Zinnia — Youth  and  Old  Age 

The  plants  come  quickly  from  se.ed  and 
make  a fine  display  in  a bed  or  border. 
Each  flower  lasts  for  several  weeks,  and 
the  plants  bloom  abundantly  until  de- 
stroyed by  frost;  2V2  and  3 feet;  annual. 
MAMMOTH.— White,  Golden,  Yellow,  Scar- 
let or  Flesh;  3 feet.  Fkt.  15c;  !4-oz.  50c 
BOBU  ST  A GRANDIFI.ORA — A very  choice 
selection  of  the  largest  showy  varieties. 
Double  Mixed.  Pkt.  15c;  I-oz.  40c 

Tall  Giant,  Double  Mixed — Elegant  strain, 
comprising  all  colors;  3 feet. 

Pkt.  10c;  I-oz.  25c 
Dwarf  Double  Mixed.  Pkt.  5c;  '/I-oz.  25c 


Verbena 

One  of  the  finest  annual  bedding  plants 
and  also  suitable  for  borders,  baskets  and 
window  boxes;  its  heads  of  brilliant-col- 
ored flowers  produce  one  mass  of  bloom 
throughout  the  summer.  (See  cut.) 

NEW  GIANT. — The  most  beautiful  and  re- 
markable variety  yet  introduced. 

Hybrlda  Mixed.  Fkt.  20o 

MAMMOTH. — A carefully  selected  and  im- 
proved strain.  The  trusses  and  individ- 
ual flowers  are  of  the  largest  size,  of 
brilliant  colors;  free  blooming  and  of  vig- 
orous habit. 

Mammoth  White,  Scarlet,  Bose,  Purple  or 
Mixed.  Pkt.  10c;  '/I-oz.  50c 

FINE  MIXED. — A choice  mixture  of  large 
flowering  sorts.  Pkt.  5c;  I-oz.  25c 


Violet 

Viola  Odorata  is  the  well-known  English 
Violet,  a free-flowering,  hardy  perennial; 
easily  grown  from  seed,  though  somewhat 
slow  in  germinating;  suceeds  best  in 
partially  shaded,  moist  places. 

Odorata. — Blue  or  White.  Pkt.  15c 


Wild  Flower  Garden — Mixture 

This  is  a mixture  of  easy  growing,  hardy  annual  and  perennial 
flower  seeds,  embracing  a wide  range  of  different  kinds  and  colors. 
Very  desirable  for  sowing  broadcast  along  walks,  shrubbery,  path-ways, 
roadways  or  in  the  garden.  With  little  or  no  care 
they  will  produce  a bright  effect  and  furnish  an 
abundance  of  flowers  for  cutting.  If  you  wish  to 
get  the  largest  returns  plant  in  a prepared  bed  and 
when  the  plants  are  a few  inches  high,  trans- 
plant here  and  there  or  wherever  wanted.  You 
will  derive  a great  amount  of  pleasure  from  watch- 
ing the  development  of  the  flowers  from  the  un- 
known plants. 

Prices — Well  filled  Pkts.,  10c;  oz.  35c. 


Can  you  think  of  anything  nicer  than  an  abundance  of  flowers  for  yourself  and  your 
friends  who  have  no  grounds?  See  our  Special  Sweet  Pea  Collections,  pages  68  to  71. 


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FLOWERING  PLANT  COLLECTIONS 

On  this  and  the  two  following  pages  we  offer  plant  collections  grown  especially  for  our 
out-of-town  customers.  All  orders  for  these  plants  are  sent  direct  to  the  greenhouse  where 
they  are  gathered,  packed  and  wrapped  with  special  care  so  they  will  travel  in  safety  by 
parcel  post.  Every  plant  is  carefully  labeled. 

Twelve  Grand  Single  Geraniums 

Price  10c  each;  set  of  12  varieties,  $1.00  postpaid. 


Albion. — Beautiful  free  flowering  white  va- 
riety as  pure  in  color  as  driven  snow. 
Always  in  bloom. 

C.  W.  Ward. — Rich  salmon  shaded  to  orange. 
Large  trusses  on  strong  stalks.  Magnifi- 
cent zoned  foliage. 


Eugene  Sue. — A rare  shade  of  russet  orange, 
the  nearest  to  a yellow  geranium. 

Jacquerie. — Rich,  vivid  crimson;  immense 
trusses.  Excellent  for  bedding;  blooms 
freely,  stands  the  sun  well. 

Mad  Chapotan. — Beautiful  pink  upper  petals, 
marked  with  white;  very  pretty. 

Madame  Mosnay. — Peculiar  shade  of  carmine 
lake  shaded  to  violet  and  white. 

Maxine  Kavolenski. — Odd  shade  of  orange 
red,  very  distinctive,  splendid  bedder,  vig- 
orous, handsome,  a dependable  sort. 

Mildred  Rival. — Pure  rose-pink,  with  con- 
spicuous white  blotch  on  two  upper  petals; 
flower  beautifully  formed,  and  the  largest 
of  its  color. 

Mrs.  E.  G.  Hill — Very  large  trusses;  color, 
clear  salmon,  with  a white  center;  one  of 
the  finest  varieties. 

Mrs.  A.  Blanc. — Silver  salmon,  shaded  peach; 
glistening  texture. 

Mme.  Cibiel. — Light  salmon  flesh  color  bor- 
dered orange.  Grand  trusses  of  very  large 
florets. 

Nuit  Foitevine.  — Fine,  large  flowers,  lower 
petals  rich  violet,  bordered  with  scarlet, 
upper  petals  orange  scarlet,  very  distinct. 


Twelve  Grand  Double  Geraniums 

Price  10c  each;  set  of  12  varieties,  $1.00  postpaid. 


Abbie  Schaefer. — Beautifully  formed  flowers 
of  a rich  crimson  scarlet  of  velvety  tex- 
ture. A grand  sort. 

Alphonse  Bicard. — Rich  velvety  scarlet,  extra 
large  and  brilliant. 


Madame  Recamier. — Ivory  white  flowers  in 
very  large  trusses.  Strong,  healthy  grower. 

Marquis  de  Castellane. — Rich  solferino  color. 
Immense  trusses  on  strong  stalks.  Ro- 
bust grower  and  very  free  blooming. 


Edmond  Blanc. — Deep  carmine  red  tinged 

Madame  Charrotte. — Rosy  salmon  shaded 
and  reticulated  with  white;  very  distinct. 

Madame  Landry.  — Rich  bright  apricot, 
shaded  with  orange,  very  large  trusses. 
One  of  the  best. 


Mrs.  Gladstone. — Snow-white  shaded  to  flesh 
pink  in  center;  superb  fancy  sort. 

Mrs  Lawrence. — Lovely  satiny  pink  shaded 
to  white.  Its  delicate  color  is  delightful. 
A grand  bedding  variety. 

S.  A.  Nutt. — The  best  of  the  rich,  dark  crim- 
son varieties;  very  popular. 


Lady  Washington  Collection  English  Show  Pelargoniums 

These  are  commonly  known  as  Lady  Washington  Geraniums.  Like  geraniums  they 
flower  during  the  summer  months  and  are  very  ornamental  either  as  house  or  bedding  plants. 

Price,  20c  each;  set  of  6 sorts,  $1.00. 


Countess. — Very  large  flowers  of  a distinct 
shade  of  cerise  salmon  color;  upper  petals 
splashed  with  maroon. 

Crimson  King. — Superb  dark  colored  variety. 
Flowers  rich  crimson,  blotched  and  feath- 
ered maroon.  Very  free  flowering  and 
easy  growing. 

Easter  Greeting. — A new  free  blooming  va- 
riety of  the  greatest  merit.  Flowers 
amaranthe  red  with  a well  outlined  maroon 
blotch  on  each  petal.  Blooms  very  large 
and  in  good  sized  trusses. 


Mabel. — Delicate  light  pink,  upper  petals 
feathered  and  blotched  maroon.  Elegant- 
ly fringed  flowers  of  great  substance. 

Madam  Vibert.  — Of  very  sturdy  growth, 
bushy  habit  and  free  blooming.  Flowers 
bright  red,  blotched  black  and  maroon  and 
edged  with  light  pink  and  white.  One  of 
the  most  admired. 

Pair  Maid.— Delicate  light  pink  shaded  tc 
white,  with  maroon  blotch  and  crimson 
markings  on  upper  petals.  One  of  oui 
finest  sorts. 


USE  ‘‘WONDER” — The  best  Fertilizer  and  plant  food  known.  A teaspoonful  to  a plant 
does  wonders.  See  page  38.  t 


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Ever-Blooming  Carnations 

For  beauty,  fragrance  and  abundance  of  flowers,  for  its  hardiness,  easy  culture  and 
adaptability  to  outdoor  or  indoor  cultivation,  no  plant  excels  the  ever-blooming  Carnation, 
or,  as  so  frequently  called,  the  Pink;  rivaling  the  Rose  in  beauty  of  cblors  and  shades, 
equalling  in  perfume  and  even  excelling  it  in  profusion  of  flowers. 

Gorgeous  Collection  Giant  Carnations 

Price,  20c  each;  set  of  7 sorts,  $1.00  postpaid. 


Alice  Coombes.  — Flowers  large,  round  and 
full;  color  a delicate  flesh  pink,  with  a 
very  strong  clove  fragrance;  has  excellent 
keeping  qualities. 

Bella  Washburn. — Flowers  large,  with  finely 
fringed  petals.  Strong  stems  holding  the 
flowers  erect.  Color,  rich  dazzling  scarlet. 
A true  ever-bloomer. 

Gorgeous. — A giant  among  Carnations.  Flow- 
ers finely  fringed,  of  elegant  form  with 
high  center.  Color,  rich  ruby-carmine 
shaded  to  velvety  scarlet. 

Matchless. — A wonderful  new  white.  Large 
massive  flowers  on  strong  upright  stems. 
Sweetly  perfumed. 

Fink  Sensation. — Very  free  flowering.  Flow- 
ers very  large.  Color,  soft  medium  rose- 
pink,  of  a delicate  and  pretty  shade. 

Princess  Dagmar. — The  largest  and  best  of 
its  color,  a bright  dazzling  crimson.  Al- 
ways in  bloom. 

Yellowstone. — Vigorous  growing,  free  flow- 
ering. Color  canary  yellow,  lightly 
splashed  with  pink.  A gem  among  fancy 
carnations. 


Enchantress  Collection  Everblooming  Carnations 

Price,  15c  each;  12  for  $1.25  postpaid. 

Alice. — Delicate  flesh  pink,  very  sweet.  May  Day. — Soft  pink  with  silvery  sheen. 

Bonora. — White  flaked  with  scarlet.  Mrs.  C.  W.  Ward. — Bright,  glistening  pink. 

Beacon. — A brilliant,  deep  scarlet.  Pocahontas. — Bright,  rich  crimson. 

Enchantress. — A superb  flesh  pink.  Philadelphia — Rose-pink;  fragrant. 

Herald. — Large,  bright  scarlet,  fringed.  Victory. — Best  intense  scarlet. 

Lady  Bountiful. — Pearly  white;  fringed.  White  Enchantress — A beautiful  white. 

Bonanza,  Ore. 


Nampa,  Idaho,  Feb.  10,  1917. 
Routledge  Seed  & Floral  Co., 

Gentlemen : Received  my  plants,  they  are 

just  fine.  Am  sending  an  order  for  more. 

Yours  respectfully, 

MRS.  L.  A.  CROMWELL. 


Routledge  Seed  & Floral  Co., 

Gentlemen:  Thanks  for  such  a fine  Pelargo- 

nium Easter  Greeting.  Will  buy  of  you  always 
for  you  have  treated  me  fine.  Will  send  in  a 
few  days  a big  order. 

MRS.  RAY  F REFER. 


Beautiful  Flowering  Begonias 

10c  each,  full  collection  of  6 for  50c  postpaid. 

Probably  the  most  satisfactory  class  of  plants  for  house  culture  obtainable.  Of  easiest 
possible  culture,  their  waxy  flowers  produced  in  much  profusion  together  with  their  hand- 
some foliage  make  them  most  desirable  subjects  for  the  window  garden. 


Argentea  Guttata. — Handsome  erect  growing 
sort,  with  pointed  wine-colored  leaves  with 
silvery  white  spots.  Pure  white  flowers. 

Bertha  Chaterscher.  — The  freest-flowering 
Begonia  we  have;  glossy  green  leaves  and 
bright  scarlet  flowers. 

Gloire  de  Chatelaine.  — Glossy  ovate  green 
leaves,  covered  the  year  around  with  beau- 
tiful pink  flowers,  a fine  window  plant. 

Marguerite. — Bronzy  green,  with  purple  cast; 
large  trusses  of  cream  and  rose-colored 
flowers. 

Marjorie  Daw.  — - A strong  growing  variety 
of  slender  habit  with  glossy  green  foliage 
and  producing  large  racemes  of  salmon 
pink  flowers,  drooping  gracefully  about 
the  plant. 

President  Carnot.  — Strong  growing,  large 
leaved  sort,  with  pendulous  clusters  of 
deep  pink  flowers  during  a large  part  of 
the  year. 


Begonia — Gloire  de  Chatelaine. 


HEW — Chinese  Wool  Flower,  page  54  and  Nemesia,  page  62.  Plants  in  season,  10c  each,. 
75c  Doz.,  postpaid.  THESE  ARE  NEW  AND  VERY  SHOWY. 


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Queen  Collection  Japanese  Chrysanthemums 

Price,  15c  each;  sets  of  10  sorts,  $1.00  postpaid. 


Artistic  Queen — Fine  exhibition  variety.  Extra  large 
blooms,  loosely  incurved,  very  strong  stem.  Color,  rose- 
pink,  very  fresh  and  beautiful. 

George  Bruzzard — A beautifully  shaped  bloom;  bronzy 
red  in  color  with  reverse  side  of  petals  old  gold. 

Golden  Eagle — Large  in  size  perfect  in  form  and  a 
superb  golden  yellow  in  color. 

Harvard — Produces  a good  medium  sized  bloom  of  the 
darkest  shade  of  crimson. 

Kitty  Lawrence — Lovely  shades  of  cream  and  fawn. 
Large,  very  gracefully  formed  flowers,  with  irregular 
tubular  petals  of  fine  substance. 

Naomah — Incurved  white.  Petals  broad  and  incurving. 
Flowers  of  excellent  substance. 

Chieftain — A beautiful  broad-petaled.  incurving  variety, 
round  and  ruffled;  one  of  the  prettiest  forms. 

Bamapo — An  excellent  variety.  The  heavy  golden  yel- 
low, richly  colored. 

Mancato — An  enormous  exhibition  -variety  with  per- 
fectly double  flowers.  Color,  rosy  purple. 

William  Turner — Pure  white  in  color.  It  is  enormous 
in  diameter,  deep  in  build  and  very  perfect  in  form. 


Countess  Collection  New  English  Garden  Chrysanthemums 

To  those  persons  who  have  planted  the  late  flowering  sorts  and  failed  to  get  them  into 
bloom  before  frost,  these  new  imported  sorts'  will  appeal.  All  will  flower  readily  in  the 
garden  during  September  and  October,  and  while  the  flowers  will  not  be  as  large  as  the 
late  sorts  their  freedom  of  bloom  will  make  up  for  anything  that  may  be  lacking  in  that 
respect. 

Price,  15c  each;  fuU  coUection  of  10  sorts,  $1.25. 


Beauty  Collection  Choice  Fuchsias 

Beautiful,  graceful,  free  flowering,  easily  grown, 
plants  for  window  porch  or  yard  decoration. 

Price,  10c  each;  set  of  six  sorts,  50c. 

Annie  Earle — Tube  and  sepals  waxy  white,  corolla 
single,  clear  carmine;  plant  splendid  and  free  bloom- 
ing. 


Dr.  Brooks — Rich,  dark  blue  corolla,  with  crimson 
sepals.  A beautiful  single  variety,  never  out  of  bloom. 


General  Roberts — Flowers  very  large,  corolla  plum 
color,  tube  and  sepals  crimson;  one  of  the  finest 
double  varieties. 


Little  Beauty — A dwarf  growing  double  variety, 
producing  with  great  freedom  small  flowers  of  great 
beauty.  Purple  corolla  with  scarlet  sepals.  A little 
gem. 


Molesworth — Superb  double  white  variety;  tube  and 
sepals  bright  scarlet;  corolla  large,  double  and  waxy 
white. 


Sylvia — Calyx  scarlet.  Corolla  giant  in  size  and 
pure  white  in  color.  Beautifully  formed  single  flowers. 


Rex  Begonias 

Grown  for  the  beauty  of  the  foliage.  The  leaves 
are  large,  variegated  and  margined  with  a peculiar 
sitver-metallic  gloss.  The  most  ornamental  of  win- 
dow plants;  also  useful  in  vases  and  baskets. 


Carrie.  — Bright  golden  yellow  flowers  in 
great  profusion  during  September.  Dwarf 
habit. 

Cranford  Pink. — Lovely  silvery  pink  flowers 
of  fine  size,  nicely  incurved  and  very  last- 
ing. Fine  for  cut  flowers. 

Countess  of  Cariel. — A very  free  flowering 
sort  of  dwarf  habit.  Color,  terra  cotta 
and  bronze.  Rich  and  handsome. 

Glory  of  Seven  Oaks. — Deep  golden  yellow, 
very  free  flowering.  Excellent  dwarf 
habit. 


Groachers  Crimson.  — - Large  handsome  flow- 
ers of  a rich  shade  of  crimson.  Blooms 
very  early. 

Leslie. — Light  canary  yellow.  Covered  with 
its  pretty  flowers  early  in  the  fall. 

Migmon. — Rosy  pink,  shaded  silvery.  Strong 
vigorous  grower  and  very  free. 

Nina  Blick. — Rich  golden  bronze  shaded  to 
yellow.  Dwarf  spreading  habit  and  free 
flowering. 

Normandie. — Delicate  shell  pink  flowers  of 
wax-like  texture.  Fine  for  cut  flowers. 
One  of  the  best  of  this  type. 

Queen  of  Whites. — Snowy  white  flowers  cov- 
er the  plant  early  in  the  fall.  A gem  in 
the  garden. 


Fuchsia  Plant 


20c  each;  3 sorts  for  50c 


NEW  CANNAS — You  ought  to  try  our  new  Cannas  FIREFLY  and  CITY  OF  PORTLAND. 
See  descriptions,  page  85. 


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BEAUTIFUL  FERNS 

A home,  no  matter  how  lavishly  furnished, 
is  not  complete  without  decorative  plants 
and  palms. 

The  bold,  majestic  palms  and  delicate, 
feathery  foliage  of  the  ferns  lend  a grandeur 
and  magnificence  that  cannot  be  obtained  in 
any  other  way. 

OSTRICH  PLUME  (See  cut) — The  fronds  of 
this  popular  variety  are  the  most  delicate 
and  plume-like.  They  are  beautiful,  full 
and  fluffy,  well-grown  plants;  are  truly 
magnificent  and  last  well  in  the  house. 
Choice  plants,  20c  to  35c,  post  paid;  speci- 
men plants  in  pots,  $1.00  to  $2.00;  extra 
large,  $2.50  to  $3.50. 

BOSTON  FERN — One  of  the  most  beautiful 
and  useful  of  house  plants.  It  is  of  easy 
culture,  and  its  sword-like  fronds,  in  large 
specimens,  attain  a length  of  3 to  4 feet, 
produced  in  a bewildering  mass,  arching, 
curving  and  interlacing  in  every  conceiv- 
able direction. 

Choice  plants,  20c  to  35c,  post  paid;  speci- 
men plants  in  pots,  75c  to  $1.00;  $1.50  and 
up  to  $2.50. 

ASPARAGUS  SPRENGERI  (Emerald  Feath- 
er) (See  cut  No.  1) — This  is  undoubtedly 
one  of  the  handsomest  and  most  valuable 
evergreen  trailing  plants  for  the  house  and 
conservatory  ever  introduced.  It  is  espe- 
cially valuable  for  pots,  vases,  baskets, 
etc.,  covering  all  with  its  beautiful  sprays 
of  lovely  green,  feathery  foliage;  quite 
hardy  and  valuable  for  hanging  baskets  or 
porch  boxes  in  summer  if  given  partial 
shade  and  plenty  of  water. 

Choice  plants,  20c  to  30c,  post  paid;  speci- 
men plants  in  pots,  35c  to  75c;  extra  large 
pots  or  baskets,  $1.50  to  $2.50. 

ASPARAGUS  PLUMOSUS  (Climbing  Lace 
Pern)  (See  cut  No.  3) — A finer  and  more 
delicate  plant  than  the  Sprengeri,  but 
hardy  and  easily  grown.  Very  satisfactory 
for  window  and  house  culture.  An  ex- 
eremely  graceful  window  climber,  bright 
green,  feathery  foliage,  as  fine  as  the  fin- 
est silk  or  lace. 

Choice  plants,  20c  to  30c,  post  paid;  speci- 
men plants  in  pots,  25c  to  75c. 

MAIDEN  HAIR  PERN  (Adiantum  Cuneatum) 

— A very  beautiful  and  graceful  fern. 

Small  plants,  20c,  post  paid;  choice  plants 
in  pots,  35c  and  $1.00  each. 


Filled  Fern  Dishes 

These  are  pretty,  popular,  fashionable  and 
very  desirable  for  center  pieces  for  the  tea 
or  dinner  table  or  as  ornamental  plants  on 
the  sideboard  or  center  tables. 

A choice  collection  of  plants  in  pretty  matt 
green  dishes,  $1.50  to  $2.00.  In  fancy 
dishes,  $2.00  to  $3.50.  (See  cut  No.  2.) 

NOTE — Must  go  by  express;  cannot  be* 
mailed. 


Pancy  Pern  Dish  Pilled 


Beautiful  Small  Ferns 

These  handsome  little  ferns  are  used 
mostly  in  filling  fern  dishes,  your  choice  of 
the  following  20c  each;  3 for  50c,  post  paid. 

Aspidium  Tsussimense  — Without  suestion 
the  most  valuable  of  all  ferns  yet  intro- 
duced for  fern  dishes;  of  strong  but  dwarf 
and  graceful  habit. 

Crytomium  Palcatum  (The  Holly -Leaved 
Fern,) — One  of  the  most  desirable,  very 
hardy  and  pretty. 

Fteris  Argyrea  (Silver  Fern) — A very  showy 
fern,  with  variegated  foliage. 

Pteris  Wilsoni  — A very  pretty  and  useful 
fern;  green  leaves  with  the  ends  very  pe- 
culiarly crested;  beautiful  sort  for  fern 
dishes. 


No.  1,  Asparagus  Sprengeri.  No.  2,  Pilled  Pern  Dish.  No.  3,  Asparagus  Plumosus. 

Specimen  Plants — These  are  large,  choice,  well-shaped  plants,  growing  in  pots,  and  are 
very  beautiful.  They  cannot  be  mailed.  We  wrap  and  pack  carefully  and  ship  by  express. 
Read  what  we  do  about  prepaying  charges — Inside  front  cover. 


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PALMS  AND  DECORATIVE  POT  PLANTS 

Every  one  knows  how  beautiful  palms  and  decorative  plants  are,  and  how  much  they 
improve  the  parlor,  hall  or  dining  room.  We  offer  here  only  the  best  and  most  desirable 
kinds  of  the  easiest  culture,  but  we  can  supply  rare  tender  specimens  if  wanted. 

Vote. — Plants  in  pots  cannot  be  mailed.  Bead  about  prepaying,  inside  front  cover. 


ARAUCARIA  EXCELSIA 
(Norfolk  Island  Pine)  — 

This  beautiful  plant  re- 
sembles the  pine  some- 
wh'at  in  appearance, 
though  much  finer  in 
texture;  it  is  particu- 
larly’ adapted  to  parlor 
table  decoration.  It  is 
most  unique  in  appear- 
ance, the  branches  be- 
ing arranged  in  neat, 
symmetrical  whorls. 

$ They  do  not  require 
much  sun,  and  are  har- 
dy and  easily  cared  for. 
(See  cut  No.  5.)  Choice 
plants  in  pots.  15  to 
18  in.,  32.00 ; 18  to  24 
in.  and  up,  $2.50  to 
$4.00.  Note. — No  small- 
er sizes  this  year. 


No.  4,  Aspidistra.  5,  Araucaria  Excelsior.  6.  Xentia  Palm. 


XENTIA  (See  cut  No.  6)  — A beautiful, 
graceful,  handsome-looking,  strong-grow- 
ing palm,  with  deep  green,  crisp  foliage; 
inclined  to  dwarf  and  spreading  habit.  One 
of  the  most  popular  for  house  culture,  as 
they  are  very  hardy,  and  stand  the  dry 
atmosphere.  If  we  could  have  but  one 
palm,  it  would  be  a Kentia.  (See  cut.) 
Small  plants,  12  to  15  in.,  75c  to  $1.00, 
postpaid.  Choice  plants  in  pots,  18  to  24 
in.,  $1.50  to  $2.00;  specimen  plants,  $5.00 
to  $25.00. 

A SPED  I STB  A (See  cut  No.  4) — Stately  dec- 
orative house  plant  of  rapid  and  hardy 
growth.  The  leaves  grow  quickly  from 
the  ground  to  a height  of  18  inches  or 
more.  Will  stand  more  gas,  dust,  cold 
and  heat  than  any  other  palm  we  know  of. 
We  have  both  green  and  variegated  green 
and  white. 

Green  or  Variegated  Leaves,  fine  speci- 
mens. in  pots,  $1.50  to  $3.00  and  up. 

PHOENIX  BOEBELENI  (See  cut  No.  7— A 

new  palm.  One  of  the  most  graceful  and 
the  hardiest.  The  horticultural  world  has 
enthused  over  this  beautiful  palm.  It  has 


the  grace  and  lightness  of  Cocos  Wed- 
delliana,  but  is  more  robust  in  growth  and 
has  ten-fold  the  foliage  of  that  fine  vari- 
ety. Foliage  from  the  ground  up,  grace- 
fully recurved  and  spreading  in  habit.  It 
will  be  most  popular  for  house  decoration. 
Choice  plants  in  pots,  $1.00  to  $2.00;  speci- 
mens, $2.50  to  $4.00. 


BUBBEB  PLANT  (Picus  Elastica)  (See  cut 
No.  8) — This  is  certainly  one  of  the  best 
plants  grown  for  decorative  purposes.  It 
succeeds  well  with  ordinary  treatment.  Its 
glossy,  thick,  dark-green  leaves  ar*  not 
affected  by  dust  or  gas. 

Choice  plants  in  pots.  12  to  18  in.,  $1.00; 
18  to  24  ixu.  $2.00  to  $2.50. 


DBA  CAEN  A INDIVXSA  (Fountain  Plant)  — 

This  plant  is  unsurpassed  for  hardiness. 
Leaves  graceful,  long,  narrow  and  pointed, 
used  extensively  for  centers  in  pots,  boxes 
or  urns  with  other  plants.  Perfectly  hardy 
outside  in  summer. 

Nice  plants,  12  to  15  in.,  35c  to  50c,  post- 
paid; 18  to  24  in.,  in  pots,  $1.00  to  $1.50. 


COCOS  WEDDELL  IAN  A 

(See  cut  No.  9)  — The 
most  elegant  and  grace- 
ful of  all  the  smaller 
palms.  Its  slender, 
erect  stem  is  freely  fur- 
nished with  its  graceful 
arching  leaves  of  rich 
green  color.  Small  plants 
are  very  desirable  for 
centers  in  fern  dishes. 
Choice  plants.  12  in.,  50c 
to  75c.  postpaid. 

Jardinieres.  Etc. — We  have 

a full  line  of  standard  and 
new  styles  Jardinieres. 
Pots,  Japan  Tubs.  Etc. 


No.  7,  Fhoeuix.  B.  Bubber  Plant.  9,  Cocos  Palm. 


PAKAPV  ■RT'P'nQ  Did  you  ever  hear  au  imported  Hartz  Mountain  Canary  Sing? 

***•  *■  DAJVi/O  They  are  the  sweetest  singers  on  earth.  See  page  153. 


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General  Price  List  of  Annual  Bedding  Plants 


During  April,  May  and  June  we  have  thousands  of  flowering  and  ornamental  annual 
plants.  No  order  too  large  or  too  small.  Write  for  100  prices  if  interested. 

REMEMBER,  we  are  not  offering  you  little  seedling  plants,  pulled  from  the  seed  beds. 
Our  plants  are  strong,  healthy,  transplanted  plants  from  flats  or  pots  raised  from  our 
HIGHEST  QUALITY  SEED  or  propagating  plants  of  SUPERIOR  MERIT. 

For  descriptions  see  Flower  Seed  Department  of  this  catalog. 


Agerantum — 

Blue,  white  or  mixed,  T 

Eiach. 

.05 

Doz. 

.50 

Alyssum — 

Sweet,  T 

.05 

.50 

Aster — - 

Giant  Crego,  white,  pink,  pur- 
ple or  mixed,  T 

Other  varieties,  T 

.35 

.25 

Candytuft — 

Mixed  or  white,  T 

.05 

.50 

Carnation — 

White,  pink,  red,  F or  P 

Named  varieties  (see  page  74) 

.10 

.75 

Chrysanthemum — 

White,  yellow,  pink,  F 

Named  varieties  (see  page  75) 

.06 

.60 

Cosmos — 

Red,  pink,  white  or  mixed,  T.  . . 

.05 

.50 

Cobea  Scandens — 

From  2-inch  pots  

From  3-inch  pots  

.15 

.20 

1.50 

2.00 

Coleus — 

Choice  colors,  2-inch  pots 

Choice  colors,  3-inch  pots 

.10 

.15 

.75 

1.50 

Daisy — 

Mrs.  Saunders,  new,  2-inch  pots 
Mrs.  Saunders,  new,  3-inch  pots 

.15 

.25 

1.50 

2.50 

Dracenia  Palm  (Fountain  Plant), 
(see  catalog  sizes,  page  77). 
up  to  $1.50.) 

Geraniums — 

Single,  choice  named  varieties  in 
red,  salmon  pink,  deep  pink, 
light  pink  or  white. 

Double,  choice  named  varieties, 
dark  red,  bright  red,  salmon 
pink,  double  white  or  ivy 
leaved  trailing,  pink  or  red. 

From  2-inch  pots  

From  3-inch  pots  

From  4-inch  pots  

From  5 -inch  pots  

Pelegonium  (Lady  Washington) 

From  2-inch  pots  

From  3-inch  pots  

From  4 and  5-inch  pots,  spe- 
cimens in  bloom  50  to 

German  Ivy — 

Trailing,  2-inch  pots  

Trailing,  3-inch  pots  

Heliotrope — 

Blue,  T 

Blue,  2-inch  pots  

Blue,  3-inch  pots  

Blue,  4-inch  pots  


.10 

.15 

.25 

.35 

.15 

.25 

.75 

.10 

.15 

.07 

.10 

.15 

.20 


1.00 

1.50 

2.50 
3.75 

1.50 

2.50 


1.00 

1.50 

.60 

1.00 

1.50 

2.25 


Lobelia — 

Compacta  or  Trailing,  T ($3.00 
100)  

2- inch  pots,  blooming  

3- inch  pots,  full  bloom 

Mignonette — 

Sweet,  T 

Sweet,  2-inch  pots  

Myosotis — See  page  81. 

Pansy — 

Choice  plants  not  in  bloom, 

postpaid  

12  in  a basket,  Steel’s  Masto- 
dons in  full  bloom,  by  express 

only,  charges  collect  

Petunias — 

Irvington  Beauty,  new  pink... 

Single  Ruffled  Giants,  all  colors 
mixed  or  choice  Double 
Kinds,  all  colors,  mixed. 

From  2-inch  pots  

From  3-inch  pots  

From  4-inch  pots  

Ordinary  Single  Mixed,  T 

Double  Mixed,  T 

Phlox— 

Drummondi,  T 

Salvia  (Scarlet  Sage)  — 

Splendens,  T 

Zurich,  a Fireball,  new  dwarf,  T 

2- inch  pots  

3- inch  pots 

4- inch  pots  

Stocks — 

Fine  Mixed  Colors,  T 

Verbena — 

Fine  Mixed,  T 06  .60 

From  2-inch  pots  10  1.00 

Vinca — 

Variegated,  from  small  pots...  .10  1.00 

Variegated,  from  large  pots...  .20  2.00 

Plant  Boxes. 

If  you  have  boxes  that  are  filled  with  dirt 
we  can  furnish  Fertilizer  and  Plants,  and 
plant  at  60c  to  $1.00  per  foot,  according  to 
kind  and  size  of  plants. 

Japanese  Kegs. 

Filled  with  large  flowering  plants  and 
vines. 

Size  13-in.  $3.00  to  $5.00  with  Dracaena  center 
Size  13-in.  2.50  to  3.50  with  Daisy  center 

Hanging  Baskets. 

Filled  with  large  flowering  plants  and 
vines. 

Size  10-in.  $2.00  to  $2.25  (Cannot  be 
Size  12-in.  2.50  to  3.00  shipped  safely) 


Each. 

Doz. 

.05 

.40 

.08 

.75 

.15 

1.50 

.05 

.60 

.10 

1.00 

.60 

.75  to  1.00 

.15 

1.50 

.10 

1.00 

.20 

2.00 

.25 

2.50 

.08 

.60 

.08 

.60 

.05 

.60 

.06 

.60 

.07 

.75 

.10 

1.00 

.15 

1.50 

.25 

2.50 

.05 

.60 

Note. — “P”  stands  for  plants  from  pots;  “T”  transplanted  plants  from  boxes. 


NOTE. — If  you  add  10c  per  dozen  we  will  prepay  charges  on  above  except  on  plants  from 

pots  (3  inches  or  over),  which  cannot  be  mailed  safely  and  must  go  by  express.  No  plants 
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HARDY  PERENNIAL  FLOWERING  PLANTS 

No  class  of  plants  enjoy  greater  popularity  at  the  present  time  than  the  Hardy  Perennials. 
Thev  have  made  rapid  strides  into  public  favor  the  past  few  years,  until  now  they  may  be 
considered  to  have  a prominent  and  a permanent  place  in  our  American  gardens.  Beginning 
almost  before  the  snow  is  off  the  ground,  early-flowering  varieties  open  their  blossoms,  as 
welcome  harbingers  of  spring.  Almost  every  week  until  late  in  the  fall  some  new  variety 
bursts  forth  into  entrancing  loveliness,  blooming  so  persistently  as  to  almost  defy  Jack 
Frost  in  his  efforts  to  subdue  the  floral  kingdom.  A start  may  be  obtained  at  so  small  an 
expenditure  as  not  to  be  counted  when  measured  with  the  satisfaction  and  pleasure  derived 
from  them.  Once  planted  they  require  very  little  care,  increasing  in  size  of  plant  and  profusion 
of  bloom  from  year  to  year.  Most  varieties  can  be  taken  up,  divided  and  reset  every  third  or 
fourth  year. 

LARGE  STOCKS — LOW  FBICES. — We  are  in  a position  to  supply  unlimited  quantities 
at  special  prices  and  you  will  find  our  plants  are  strong  and  well  rooted.  Limited  space  will 
not  permit  us  to  list  all  varieties  we  can  supply.  Ask  for  any  special  varieties  wanted. 

PBICES — Unless  otherwise  priced,  all  varieties  15c  each.  S1.50  doz.  prepaid.  BY  BE- 
QUEST we  will  send  extra  large  clumps  if  you  will  pay  express  or  freight  charges. 


Anemone. 


Anemone 

JAFA27ESE. — These  beautiful  Windflowers 
are  one  of  the  most  important  hardy 
plants.  They  begin  blooming  early  in  Au- 
gust and  continue  in  full  beauty  until  cut 
down  by  hard  frost.  Excellent  for  bou- 
quets, lasting  for  days  when  cut.  2J  to  3 
feet. 

PRICES,  TOUR  CHOICE,  FOLLOWING  3 
KINDS,  EACH  20c;  3 FOR  50c. 

Prince  Henry. — Rich  pink,  semi-double. 

Whirlwind. — Pure  white,  semi-double. 

Bubra  Superba. — Rosy  red. 

NEW  GIANT  FLOWERED  VARIETIES. 
25c  EACH,  4 FOR  85c,  DOZ.  $2.25. 

G-eante  Blance. — Very  large,  robust,  pure 
white. 

Queen  Charlotte. — Silvery  pink,  very  large, 
semi -double;  very  choice. 

Kriemhilde. — Semi-double.  4 inch  flowers, 
petals  long,  narrow  and  closely  set.  Beau- 
tiful rose  pink. 

Alice. — Silvery  rose,  shaded  carmine.  Quite 
full,  very  beautiful. 

Alyssum 

Gold  Dust  (Saxatile  Comp  actum) . — Large 
heads  of  golden  yellow  flowers  in  Mav 
and  June;  silvery  foliage;  fine  for  rock- 
eries; 6 inches. 

NOTE. — 15c  plants  are  $1.50  doz.; 


Arabis 

HOCK  CHESS. — One  of  the  most  desirable  of 
the  very  early  spring  flowering  plants  for 
edging  and  the  rock  garden.  Forms  a 
dense  carpet,  completely  covered  with  pure 
white  flowers.  6 inches. 

Single,  each  15c,  doz.  SI. 50;  Double,  each 
25c. 

Aquilegias 

COLUMBINES, — i he  Columbines  are  one  of 
the  most  elegant  and  beautiful  of  hardy 
plants,  producing  their  graceful  spurred 
flowers  on  stems  rising  two  feet  or  more 
above  the  beautifully  divided  foliage,  and 
are  highly  prized  for  cutting;  June  to 
September. 

itixed  colors,  each  15c,  doz.  S1.50 
SEPARATE  COLOBS  about  90  per  cent 
true).  Violet  Blue,  Golden  Yellow.  White 
or  Bose  Pink.  Each.  20c;  doz.  S2.00 

Beilis  Perennis 

English  Daisy — Popular  early  flowering 
plants. 

Double  Bed  or  White,  Each  10c;  doz.  SI. 00 

Giganteum. — Improved,  double,  large  flower- 
ing; flowers  extra  fine;  2 inches  across. 

Double  White  or  Pink.  Each  20c;  doz.  S2.00 

Coreopsis 

LANCEOLATA  GRAND  IFL  O BA . — Popular 
hardy  plants.  The  flowers  are  a rich 
golden  yellow,  of  graceful  form  and  in- 
valuable for  cutting;  the  main  crop  comes 
during  the  latter  part  of  June,  but  it  con- 
tinues in  bloom  the  entire  summer  and 
autumn;  it  succeeds  everywhere ; i|  feet. 
(See  cut.) 


Coreopsis. 


20c,  $2.00  doz.;  25c,  $2.50  doz.,  etc. 


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Hardy  Perennial  Flowering  Plants — Continued 

PRICES — Unless  otherwise  priced,  all  varieties  15c  each,  $1.50  doz.  prepaid.  BT  RE- 
QUEST we  will  send  extra  large  clumps  if  you  will  pay  express  or  freight  charges. 


Canterbury  Bells — Calycanthema 


Canterbury  Bells 

CAMPANULAS — or  Bellflowers. — One  of  the 

most  popular  hardy  garden  plants  on  ac- 
count of  the  beautiful  clusters  of  long- 
stemmed, dainty  yet  large  flowers.  They 
are  very  showy.  The  “Calycanthema”  are 
only  “biennials.” 

Persicifolia  (Peach  Bells). — Large  clusters 
of  drooping  bell  shaped  flowers  during 
June  and  July;  3 feet. 

Blue  or  White.  Each  20c 

P.  Gigantea  Moerheimi. — A grand  sort  with 
long  stems  of  pure  white  double  camelia- 
like  flowers,  2 to  2\  inches  in  diameter; 
in  bloom  from  the  middle  of  May  until 
late  in  July;  2 to  3 feet.  Each  25c 

Calycanthema  (Cup  and  Saucer  Canterbury 
Bells). — A beautiful  form  of  this  favorite 
flower.  (See  cut.) 

Blue,  Rose  or  White.  Each  20c 

Mixed,  all  colors.  Each  15c 


Chrysanthemums 

They  produce  a lavish  profusion  of  blooms 
after  most  flowers  are  gone;  very  popular. 
Hardy  Pompon. — “Button”  or  small  flowers. 

Yellow,  Bronze,  Pink  or  White.  Each  15c 
Old  Fashioned  Large  Flowered.  — Perfectly 
hardy,  same  colors  as  above.  Each  15c 
DAISY. — See  “Beilis,”  page  79,  for  English, 
also  page  83  for  Shasta  Daisy. 


Dicentra 

BLEEDING  HEART. — An  old-fashioned  fa- 
vorite; its  long  racemes  of  graceful  heart- 
shaped  pink  flowers  are  always  attrac- 
tive. Perfectly  at  home  in  tiny  part  of 
the  hardy  border,  and  especially  valuable 
for  planting  in  the  shade.  (See  cut  next 
page. 

Spectabilis.  Each  35c 

DAY  LILY. — See  Hemerocallis. 


Delphinium 

HARDY  LARKSPUR — .These  are  deservedly 
one  of  the  most  popular  subjects  in  the 
hardy  border,  bold,  attractive  and  highly 
prepossessing  plants  of  easiest  culture; 
perfectly  hardy;  3 to  4 feet.  Pine  for  cut 
flowers,  June  to  October.  (See  cut.) 
Hybrids  all  shades.  Each  15c;  doz.  $1.50 

CHOICE  NAMED  VARIETIES 

Full  Collection  the  following  6 kinds  $1.25 

Belladona. — A free  and  continuous  bloomer; 
flowers  clear  turquoise  blue;  very  beauti- 
ful. Each  20c;  doz.  $2.00 

Carmen. — Flowers  very  large  and  semi-dou- 
ble; of  a deep  blue;  center  rosy  plum. 

Each  25c 

Duke  of  Connaught. — Very  attractive,  rich 
oxford  blue,  with  a bold  white  eye. 

Each  25c 

Formosum. — Dark  blue,  white  center;  an  old 
favorite;  3 to  4 feet  high.  Each  25c 

King  of  Delpheniums.  — New  and  distinct; 
giant,  semi-double  flowers  on  strong 
stems;  deep  blue,  white  center.  Each  25c 


Moerheimi. — A new  and  continuous  bloomer; 
pure  white.  Each  35c 


Delphinium  (Plant  and  Flower  Spike.) 


Digitalis 

FOXGLOVE. — Old-fashioned,  hardy,  desir- 
able plants  with  broad  foliage  and  showy 
flowers  borne  on  spikes.  June  and  July; 
3 to  4 feet.  Mixed  colors. 

Montrosa  (Giant  Foxglove). — Handsome,  va- 
riously colored  flowers  in  spikes  sur- 
mounted with  one  large,  saucer-shaped 
terminal  flower.  Mixed.  Each  25c 


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Dicentra — Bleeding-  Heart 


Doronicum 

LEOPARDS  BAJTE. — One  of  the  most  effec- 
tive early  flowering  perennials.  Very 
large,  rich  yellow  single  flowers  with  long 
stems  during  May,  June  and  July;  2 feet. 
Often  called  Yellow  Marguerite. 


Gaillardia 

BLANZIT  FLOWER, — 'One  of  the  showiest 
hardy  plants,  growing  about  2 feet  high 
and  succeeding  in  any  soil  in  a sunny  po- 
sition: beginning  to  flower  in  June,  they 
continue  the  entire  season.  The  large 
flowers  are  of  gorgeous  coloring.  The 
center  is  dark-red  brown,  while  the  petals 
are  marked  with  rings  of  brilliant  crim- 
son, orange  and  vermilion,  and  often  a 
combination  of  all  in  one  flower;  excel- 
lent for  cutting. 

Grandiflora.  Bach  15c;  doz.  SI. 50 


Gypsophila 

Baby's  Breath. — Fine,  delicate  foliage.  Mi- 
nute white  flowers  borne  in  enormous 
quantity  in  open  panicles  during  summer 
months.  Be  sure  and  have  a few  plants 
of  this  for  cutting,  as  it  works  up  beauti- 
fully in  bouquets  of  other  flowers:  3 to  4 
feet.  Papicuiata.  Each,  small  roots,  15c; 
large.  20c. 

Papicuiata  PI,  PL — Xew:  delicate  double 

white  flowers;  very  pretty.  Bach  25c 


Hollyhocks 

Few  hardy  plants  combine  as  many  good 
qualities  as  the  Hollyhock.  For  planting 
in  rows  or  groups  on  the  lawn,  or  for  in- 
terspersing among  shrubbery  they  are  in- 
valuable. The  flowers  form  perfect  ro- 
settes of  the  most  lovely  shades  of  color. 
We  offer  strong  plants,  which  will  flower 
this  season.  Separate  or  Mixed  colors. 


Hemerocallis 

Day  Dily. — Popular  hardy  plants  belonging 
to  the  Lily  family:  they  succeed  any- 

where: June  and  July;  3 feet, 

Plava, — Lemon  yelow,  very  fragrant.  15c 
^Pulva. — Orange  or  coppery  red:  showy;  4 
feet.  Each  20c 


Helianthus 

Hardy  Sunflowers. 

Multiflorus  PI.  PL — Large,  double,  golden- 
yellow  flowers  in  great  profusion  during 

July  and  August;  4 feet, 

Sparsifolius. — Gracefully  formed  single  va- 
riety, large,  deep  yellow  color,  long  stems: 
splendid  for  cutting;  August  to  Septem- 
ber; 6 feet, 

Hypericum 

St.  John's  Wort. 

Moserianum  (Gold  Flower) Of.  drooping. 

training  nature.  Fine  for  rockeries,  etc 
Free  flowering.  Rich  golden-yellow:  June 
to  frost.  Bach  15c;  large  plants  25c 

Iberis 

Hardy  Candytuft. 

Most  desirable  dwarf  plants  with  ever- 
green foliage,  which  is  completely  hidden 
with  dense  heads  of  small  flowers  earlv 
in  the  spring;  8 to  10  inches. 

Se mpe rvirens . — Pure  - white.  Each  15c 

Glandulose. — Lavender  blue.  Bach  20c 

Lavender 

V ERA — The  true,  sweet,  fragrant  lavender. 

Small  plants  15c;  large  plants  25c  to  35c 
each. 

Myosotis 

Forge  *-M.e-2fot. 

Palustris. — a variety  that  is  hardly  ever  out 
of  flower;  useful  in  a shady  spot  in  the 
border. 

Poppy 

Hudicaule  (Iceland  Poppy). — The  plant 
forms  tufts  of  fern-like  foliage,  from 
among  which  the  slender  flower-stalks 
rise  to  about  a foot  in  height  and  bear 
fragrant,  cup-shaped  flowers  of  white, 
yellow  and  orange- scarlet.  The  profusion 
of  bloom  is  astonishing.  June  to  October 
Mixed. 

Orientale. — Very  large  flowers:  bright  red 
with  a black  blotch  at  the  base  of  each 
petal.  June  to  July. 

OrientaL  Salmon  Queen. — Beautiful  salmon 
pink.  Each  20c;  dox.  S2.00 


Iceland  Poppy. 


PRICES — Unless  otherwise  priced,  all  varieties  15c  each.  SI. 50  doz.  prepaid.  BY  RE- 
QUEST we  will  send  extra  large  clumps  if  you  will  pay  express  or  freight  charges. 


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Hardy  Perennial  Flowering  Plants — Continued 

PRICES — Unless  otherwise  priced,  all  varieties  15c  each,  $1.50  doz.  prepaid.  BY  RE- 
QUEST we  will  send  extra  large  clumps  if  you  will  pay  express  or  freight  charges. 


Fhlox  Decussata. 


Pampas  Grass 

Gynerium  Argenteum. — A noble  ornamental 
grass,  easily  grown,  producing  long,  nar- 
row pointed  leaves  and  majestic,  silvery 
white  plumes,  which  are  very  valuable  for 
winter  decoration.  Grows  6 to  8 feet  high. 
Young  plants  25c;  strong  roots  35c  to 
$1.00;  large  specimen  plants,  $1.50  to  $2.50 
up. 

Pinks 

Dianthus. 

Flumaris. — Bearing  sweet  clove-scented  flow- 
ers in  the  greatest  profusion  during  May 
and  June.  Indispensable  for  the  hardy 
border  and  for  cutting;  1 foot. 

Finest  Mixed  or  Double  White. 

Primullus — Primrose 

The  hardy  primroses  are  among  the  most 
beautiful  and  interesting  of  our  early 
spring  flowers.  (See  cut.) 

Veris  (English  Cowslip).  — The  richest  of 
shades,  from  pure  yellow  to  the  deepest 
crimson  maroon. 

Vulgarus.  — Canary  yellow,  very  early  and 
fragrant. 

Pyrethrum 

PERSIAN  DAISY 

One  of  the  most  valuable  of  our  early 
summer  flowers.  Charming  shades  of  col- 
or, and  wonderful  lasting  properties  as  a 
cut  flower.  They  flower  in  May  and  June 
and  frequently  in  August  and  September 
the  second  time;  the  colors  run  into  al- 
most every  shade,  which  make  them  fore- 
most of  plants  in  this  particular  season. 
Hybridium. — Mixed  colors.  Each  20c 

Uliginosum.  — Giant  flowers  but  graceful 
and  refined;  color  glistening  white.  Au- 
gust and  September.  Each  25c 

FEED  YOUR  PLANTS.  You  must  supply 
the  best  results.  Read  about  “Wonder,”  and 
“Booklet.” 


Phlox 

Among  the  hardy  perennial  plants  no 
class  is  of  more  importance  than  the 
Phloxes,  succeeding  in  almost  any  soil  and 
position,  and  flowering  through  a long 
season.  Excellent  for  cutting  and  deco- 
rating or  for  mass  effects.  Keep  well  in 
water. 

Decussata  Mixed.  Each  15c;  doz.  $1.50 

NEW  AND  EXTRA  SELECTED  VARIETIES 
— Rare  and  rich  shades  and  flowers  of 
largest  and  best  types,  very  choice.  Prices: 
Each  20c;  doz.  $2.00;  one  plant  of  each 
variety  (8),  for  only  $1.25  postpaid. 

Antonin  Mercie. — Large  panicals  bluish  lilac, 
white  halo. 

Bridesmaid. — Pure  white,  with  large  pink 
eye. 

Von  Iiassburg.  - — Splendid  pure  white,  very 
large. 

Vesuvius. — Pure  red,  with  bright  purple  eye, 
a dazzling  color. 

Goliath.  — , Bright  crimson,  handsome,  large 
flowers. 

Mrs.  Jenkins.  — Immense  panicals  of  large, 
white  flowers.  Fine  for  massing. 

Harry  Fleiderer. — Beautiful  salmon  pink. 

Gen.  Von  Hentsz Brilliant  salmon  red, 

white  eye,  large. 

CHOICE  NAMED  VARIETIES  OF  REAL 
MERIT.  Each  15c;  doz.  $1.50.  Special — 
One  each  in  this  collection  of  6 for  70c 
postpaid. 

Mrs.  Lingard. — Pure  white,  early  and  con- 
tinuous bloomer. 

Coquelicot. — A fine  pure  scarlet,  crimson  eye. 

Champs  Ely  see. — -Bright  rose,  majestic,  very 
effective. 

Eugene  Danzanvillier — Lilac  shading  to 
white.  Free  bloomer. 

Obergartner  Wittig. — Bright  magenta,  crim- 
son eye,  large,  fine  flower. 


R.  P.  Struthers. — Bright,  rosy,  carmine. 


Frimulus. 


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Tritoma, 


Vinca 

Myrtle 

Trailing  vine  for  banks  or  walls  or  car- 
peting the  ground.  Green  or  golden  varie- 
gated. Each  10c  to  25c 


Violets 

Princess. — Single,  deep  blue,  long  stems. 
Very  showy  and  beautiful. 

Each  15c;  doz.  $1.50 

Doable  Russian. — Flowers  double  of  gigan- 
tic size;  color,  a very  rich  shade  of  blue, 
and  extremely  fragrant. 

Each  20c;  doz.  S2.00 


Wallflowers 

The  old  favorite  fragrant  Wallflower. 

Mixed  Colors.  Each  15c;  doz.  $1.50 

Canary  Bird. — Golden  yellow,  rich  and  rare. 

Each  20c 

Goliath. — Large  free  flowering,  deep  bronze 
red.  Each  20c 


Yucca 

Adam's  Beedle. — A stately  foliage  and  flow- 
ering plant.  See  illustration  and  descrip- 
tion, page  106. 

FEED  YOUR  PLANTS 

If  you  want  to  get  the  best  results,  large, 
beautiful  flowers,  in  great  profusion,  feed 
the  plants.  Use  our  “C-M”  and  Wonder; 
far  better  and  cheaper  than  stable  manure. 
See  pages  38-39. 


Rudbeckia 

Indispensable  plants  for  the  hardy  border: 
grow  and  thrive  anywhere,  giving  a wealth 
of  bloom,  which  are  well  suited  for  cut- 
ting. 

Iiancineatus  (Golden  Glow). — Flowers  beau- 
tiful golden-yellow;  very  double.  Mar- 
velous continuity  of  bloom  from  June  till 
late  fall;  6 to  8 feet.  . 

NewmanL  — Dark  orange  - yellow  flowers, 
with  deep  purple  cone,  borne  on  stiff,  wiry 
stems  3 feet  high;  flowers  from  July  to 
September.  Each  20c 


Saxifragas 

Umbrosa  (Bondon  Pride). — A low-growing, 
spreading  sort,  throwing  up  stems  a foot 
high  of  pretty  pink  flowers  in  dainty 
clusters.  Small,  dark  evergreen  leaves,  a 
fine  border  plant  or  for  rockeries. 


Shasta  Daisy 

Very  large  daisy-like  flowers,  often  meas- 
uring 4 to  5 inches  across,  having  three 
or  more  rows  of  petals  of  the  purest 
white.  Flowers  produced  in  great  profu- 
sion on  long  strong  stems.  Very  popular: 
2 to  3 feet.  Each  15c  and  20c 


Tritoma 

Pfitzerii  (The  Everblooming  Flame  Flower). 
— bloom  from  August  to  October,  with 
spikes  3 to  4 feet  high,  and  heads  of  bloom 
of  a rich  orange-scarlet,  producing  a grand 
effect  either  planted  singly  in  the  border 
or  in  masses.  (See  cut.)  Each  20c 


Veronica 

Speedwell 

Rupestris. — A fine  rock  plant,  growing  3 or 
4 inches  high,  thickly  matted  deep  green 
foliage,  hidden  in  spring  under  a cloud  of 
bright  blue  flowers.  Each  20c 


Shasta  Daisy. 


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German  Iris — Iris  Germanica 

The  German  Iris  are  among  the  most  de- 
sirable and  easiest  grown  of  our  spring- 
flowering hardy  plants,  producing  in  May 
their  showy  flowers  of  exquisite  coloring, 
combining  the  richest  and  most  delicate 
tints.  Roots  from  October  to  April. 

Mixed,  good  variety.  Each  10c;  doz.  $1.00 
Choice  Named  Varieties  as  follows: 

Each  15c;  doz.  $1.50 

Plorentina  Alba.  An  excellent  variety  for 

cutting,  and  an  early  bloomer.  Flowers 
ivory  white,  tinged  with  lilac. 

Honorable.  Intense  yellow,  falls  a beautiful 
bronze. 

Mad.  Chereau.  Pure  white,  edged  with  azure 
blue;  falls  deep  white  with  blue  penciling. 

Parisensis.  Uprights  fine  blue,  falls  deep 
blue,  large  and  very  early,  fine  companion 
to  Florentina  Alba. 

NEW  GERMAN  IRIS. 

Special — 1 each  (6)  following  kinds  $1.75 

A splendid  collection  of  the  latest  introduc- 
tions, embracing  not  only  new  colorj  but  im- 
proved forms. 

King  of  Iris.  A striking  novelty,  with  flow- 
ers of  perfect  form,  the  standards  clear 
lemon-color,  falls  deep  satiny-brown,  with  a 
broad  border  of  golden  yellow.  Each  40c 

Lohengrin.  Foliage  and  flowers  of  gigantic 
size,  the  flowers  nearly  5 inches  deep,  with 
petals  2 inches  wide,  are  of  a deep  mauve- 
pink.  Each  50c 

Nibelungen.  Standards  fawn-yellow,  falls 
violet-blue  with  fawn  margin;  distinct  and 

pretty.  Each  35c 

Pallida  Dalmatica.  A queen  among  flowers, 
grand  and  stately.  Standards  lavender; 
falls  clear,  deep  lavender.  Flowers  large 
and  extra  fine.  Each  35c 


Japan  Iris. 


German  iris. 

Princess  Victoria  Louise.  Standards  pure 
sulphur  yellow;  falls  rich  plum  color,  with 
cream-colored  edges.  A new  and  distinct 
combination  of  colors.  Each  35c 

Rhein  Nixe.  Standards  pure  white,  falls  deep 
violet-blue,  with  white  margin;  will  attain 
a height  of  3 feet,  with  many-branched 
stems.  Each  35c 


Japan  Iris — Kaempferi 

Roots  from  October  to  June. 

The  Japanese  Iris  is  quite  distinct  from 
all  others,  and  never  fails  to  excite  the  ad- 
miration of  all  who  see  it.  It  is  becoming 
more  popular  each  year.  The  enormous  flow- 
ers produced  in  June  and  July  display  a 
marvelous  blending  of  rich  and  rare  shades. 
They  like  a rich  soil  and  plenty  of  water 
when  in  bud  and  flower.  We  offer  a select 
collection  of  named  varieties,  as  well  as  a 
very  fine  mixture. 

Mixed,  good  assortment:  Each  15c;  doz.  $1.50 

SELECT  NAMED  JAPAN  IRIS 
YOUR  CHOICE,  EACH  25c;  DOZ.  $2.50 
Haker-O-Den. — Beautiful,  large,  six-petaled 
white;  yellow  center. 

O-Sho-Kum. — Deep  blue,  showing  darker 
veins,  six  petals. 

En-U  No-Sora. — A charming  pink  shading  to 
rose,  veined  violet,  six  petals. 
Momiji-Ga-Take. — Deep  crimson,  edge  of  pet- 
als and  veins  lighter,  six  petals. 
Gei-Sho-Ui. — Rich  red,  beautifully  frilled, 
six  petals. 

Shi-Chu-Ka. — Creamy  white  shaded  and 
edged  carmine,  six  petals. 

Kumo-Ubi. — Light  blue  or  lavender  pencilled 
yellow  to  the  center. 

Ho-So-Kawa. — Rich  royal  purple,  yellow  and 
white  markings  in  the  center,  six  petals. 


SPANISH  IRIS  (Bulbs  from  October  to  March) 

Separate  Colors.  Doz.,  30c;  100,  $2.00  Separate  Colors. 

Superfine  Mixed.  Doz.,  25c;  100,  $1.50  Superfine  Mixed. 


ENGLISH  IRIS 

Each  6c;  Doz.  60c 
Each  5c;  Doz.  50c 


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CANNA  PLANTS 


City  of  Portland 


Everyone  knows  the  value  and  beauty  of 
Cannas  for  bedding.  Their  large,  massive, 
tropical  looking  leaves  and  magnificent 
flowers  can  not  be  equalled  in  any  other 
plant,  of  such  easy  culture.  Plant  in  May 
or  June,  18  inches  apart  in  the  richest  bed 
you  can  give  them  (18  plants  required  for  a 
7-foot  circular  bed). 

While  there  are  many  varieties  of  Cannas, 
we  offer  only  6 kinds,  but  they  can  be  de- 
pended upon  to  be  the  most  showy  and  desirable 
and  especially  adapted  to  Western  conditions. 

PRICES — Plants  in  season  20c  each,  $2.00  per 
doz.  Large  plants  from  4-inch  pots,  25c  each, 
$2.50  per  doz.  Except  Firebird. 

CITY  OF  PORTLAND 

The  Best  Pink  Canna  to  Date. 

Named  in  honor  of  the  City  of  Portland.  This 
remarkable  new  canna  is  a cross  between  Mrs. 
Alfred  Conard  and  Venus.  The  plants  are  stately, 
erect  and  sturdy;  attractive  green  foliage  of  the  best  substance. 
It  is  an  early,  profuse  bloomer,  doing  equally  well  in  hot  or  cool 
weather.  Flowers,  a beautiful  glowing  “testout"  pink,  showing  a 
little  salmon.  Pronounced  by  experts  to  be  the  finest  all-round 
pink  te  date.  This  suberb  new  canna  is  especially  recommended 
for  our  cool  Oregon  climate  (3%  to  4 feet).  Not  as  strong  a 
grower  as  some  varieties  and  can  be  set  15  inches  apart. 


FIREBIRD — A gorgeous  red  flowered  green  leaved  Canna. 

This  is  by  all  means  the  very  best  red-flowered,  green-leaved  Canna  today.  The  flowers 
are  borne  in  immense  trusses,  on  strong  stalks  well  above  the  leaves.  They  are  of  splendid 
form  round  and  shapely.  The  petals  measure  and  sometimes  exceed  2Y2  inches  across,  and 
the  color  is  a clear  glistening  scarlet,  without  any  streaks,  spots  or  blotches.  (4  feet.) 


This  new  canna  was  shown  at  the  “Rose 
praised  by  every  one. 

KING  HUMBERT  — King  of  the  bronze- 
leaved Cannas;  its  mammoth  flowers  are  pro- 
duced in  heavy  trusses  of  gigantic  size,  and 
are  of  a brilliant  orange  scarlet,  while  the 
foliage  is  broad  and  massive  and  of  a rich, 
copery  bronze;  bold,  effective  (5  feet). 

LOUISIANA — Beautiful  and  showy;  green 
leaves  edged  bronze,  strong  and  healthy, 
very  fine  bloomer.  The  mammoth  flowers 
are  of  fine  form  and  a vivid  scarlet  (4*4 
feet). 


Festival  Center,”  1917,  and  was  admired  and 

Plants  35c  each;  3 for  $1.00;  $3.50  per  dozen 

GREEN  CHARLOTTE — A very  showy  and 
effective  variety,  foliage  green,  . produces 
handsome  clusters  and  beautiful  scarlet  flow- 
ers, each  petal  showing  a border  of  rich  yel- 
low (4  feet). 

AUSTRIA — One  of  the  best  of  the  giant 
flowered  orchid  type.  Foliage  beautiful 
green,  strong  and  healthy.  Flowers  are  of  a 
pure  golden  yellow  showing  a few  red  dot* 
on  the  inside  petals  (4  feet). 


Canna  Bed,  Edged  With  Annuals. 

Use  “C-M”  in  making  the  Canna  beds.  See  page  39 


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Routledge ’s  Superb  Gladioli  Bulbs 

Plant  4 inches  deep  and  as  close  as  6 inches  in  beds  or  borders  or  among-  the  roses  or 
shrubs.  Planted  at  intervals  from  very  early  spring  until  July  1st,  they  will  give  a pro- 
fusion of  flowers  until  the  first  frosts. 


Choice  Mixed  Gladioli 

Our  choice  mixture  is  composed  of  all 
large  and  up-to-date  varieties  and  our  cus- 
tomers can  depend  upon  having  a large  and 
magnificent  variety  of  colors. 

Doz.  60c;  100  $4.50 


Popular  Mixture 

This  mixture  will  produce  a large  va- 
riety of  flowers  at  a little  expense;  une- 
qualed for  the  price. 

First  size  bulbs,  Doz.  50c;  100,  $3.50 

Second  size  bulb,  but  of  blooming  age, 

Doz.  35c;  100  $2.50 


AMERICA — Conceded  to  be  one  of  the 
finest  varieties  for  cutting  or  bedding  ever 
sent  out;  color  a be'autiful  soft  flesh-pink. 

Each,  5c;  Doz.,  50c;  100,  $3.25 


BRENCHLEYENS1S  —Vermillion  - scarlet; 
bright  and  very  showy,  a great  favorite. 

Each,  5c;  Doz.,  50c;  100,  $3.25 

BARON  HULOT  — Rich,  royal  violet- 
blue.  This,  when  cut  in  combination  with 
one  of  the  yellow  varieties,  is  exquisite. 

Each  7c;  Doz.  75c 

FAUST  — This  grand  variety  bears  im- 
mense flowers  of  an  exceedingly  rich  car- 
mine red.  Extra  strong  spike.  Strongly 
recommended  for  its  rich  coloring  and  size 
of  flowers.  Each  8c;  Doz.  85c 

FREDERIKA  WICrMAN — Magnificent  or- 
ange red  with  yellow  blotch;  very  showy. 

Each  10c;  Doz.  $1.00 

GOLDEN  WEST — The  exact  color  of  a 
brilliant  sunset.  A truly  wonderful  color  in 
Gladiola.  Each  12c;  Doz.  $1.00 

OLOR7  OF  HOLLAND  —Pure  white, 
with  slight  marking  of  red  in  the  throat. 
The  best  white  of  moderate  price. 

Each  8c;  Doz.  85c 

INDEPENDENCE. — Clear  salmon  pink, 
exceptionally  robust;  rather  late  bloomer. 

Each,  10c;  Doz.,  $1.00 

MBS.  FRANCIS  KING —One  of  the  larg- 
est and  most  showy  varieties.  Of  great 
merit.  Color  is  a brilliant  scarlet,  which 
attracts  attention  at  once. 

Each,  5c;  Doz.  50c;  100,  $3.25 

NIAGARA  — A charming  American  vari- 
ety, with  all  the  good  qualities  of  America, 
but  of  a delicate  cream-yellow,  lightly 
marked  and  splashed  with  rosy-carmine  in 
the  throat;  very  large,  open  flowers  on  tall, 
straight  spikes;  beautiful  as  a cut-flower. 

Each  10c;  Doz.  $1.00 

ORION — Soft  salmon  pink,  with  small 
dark  blotch.  Each  6c;  Doz.  60c 

FRINCEFS  — The  dazzling  scarlet  florets 
are  Immense  in  size  and  beauty.  The  slight 
markings  of  white  on  the  lower  petal  sets 
it  off  to  great  advantage. 

Each  7c;  Doz.  75c 

FINK  BEAUTY — A very  valuable  variety. 
A splendid  grower  and  a good  forcer.  A 
grand  pink  with  a dark  crimson  shaded 
blotch,  enhancing  its  color.  The  earliest  of 
all  the  large  Gladiolas.  Each  5c;  Doz.  50c 


PANAMA  — An  American  introduction  of 
sterling  merit;  is  a favorite  wherever  high 
grade  varieties  are  grown.  It  is  similar 
to  and  has  all  the  good  qualities  of  Amer- 
ica, but  in  color  is  a rich  rose-pink. 

Each  10c;  Doz.  $1.00 

SALMON  QUEEN — A really  magnificent 
salmon  colored  Gladiolus,  good  in  every  way. 
Perfect  spike  and  very  large  flower.  The 
best  forcer  of  all  the  large  Gladiolas. 

Each  10c;  Doz.  $1.00 

WILLY  WIGMAN  — Beautiful  soft  rose, 
with  dark  blood  red  blotch.  A splendid  va- 
riety, very  strongly  recommended. 

Each  15c;  Doz.  $1.50 

WHITE  GIANTS — < White  seedlings  with 
enormous  flowers  and  long  strong  spikes. 
Many  are  superior  to  the  late  introductions. 

Each  10c;  Doz.  $1.00 


FOR  TRIAL — Full  collection  of  17  varieties  above,  each  labeled,  for  only  $1.25  postpaid. 
We  offer  Oregon  grown,  healthy,  vigorous,  first  size  bulbs  that  will  give  the  best  results. 


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Our  Fall  Catalog  of  Dutch  Bulbs,  such  as  Hyacinths,  Tulips,  Narcissus,  Crocus, 
etc.,  which  should  be  planted  from  October  to  February,  is  issued  September  first. 
Free  on  request. 


CALADIUM  ESCULENTUM. 

(Elephant’s  Ear.) 

One  of  the  most  effective  plants  In  culti- 
vation for  beds,  borders  or  for  planting  out 
upon  the  lawn.  To  obtain  the  best  results 
it  should  be  planted  where  it  will  obtain 
plenty  of  water  and  an  abundance  of  rich 
compost.  When  full  size  it  stands  6 to  10 
feet  high,  and  bears  immense  light  green 
leaves,  3 to  4 feet  long  by  2^  feet  wide. 
For  best  results  start  early  inside  and  plant 
out  when  ground  and  weather  is  warm. 
Large  Bulbs,  the  only  kind  it  pays  to  plant, 
each  25c,  mammoth  35c. 

TIGRIDIAS. 

(Tiger,  or  Shell  Plower.) 

These  are  gorgeous,  rare  and  unique  sum- 
mer-flowering bulbs.  They  come  in  all  colors 
of  Yellow,  Crimson,  White,  Rose  and  Spotted 
and  look  well  associated  with  Gladioli,  Lilies 
and  kindred  stock;  grow  about  1%  feet  high, 
and  flower  freely  throughout  the  summer. 
They  require  the  same  treatment  as  Gladioli, 
and  should  be  lifted  in  autumn  and  dried  off 
in  the  same  way.  (See  cut.) 

Mixed,  all  colors,  3 for  20c;  dozen  60c 


Tigridias. 


LILY  OF  THE  VALLEY 

One  of  the  most  charming  spring  flowering 
plants,  producing  in  profusion  its  delicate 
bell-shaped,  delightfully  fragrant  white  flow- 
ers. Valleys  thrive  in  any  common  soil,  and 
will  do  well  in  shady  situations,  where  few 
other  plants  will  succeed.  Highly  prized  for 
cutting  purposes,  and  exceedingly  well  adapt- 
ed for  flowering  in  pots  in  the  winter.  Can 
be  forced  to  bloom  in  four  to  six  weeks  from 
time  of  planting.  Plant  6 pips  to  a 6-inch 
pot. 

They  are  perfectly  hardy  and  most  charm- 
ing planted  in  beds  or  borders  around  the 
lawn,  where  they  can  remain,  increase  and 
bloom  from  year  to  year.  Ready  from  No- 
vember to  March. 

SELECTED  PIPS,  for  forcing  indoors  or 
planting  outside. 

Each,  5c;  doz.,  50c;  100,  $3.00 

NOTE — Higher  in  price  on  account  of  war. 


Caladium — Elephant’s  Ear 

AMARYLLIS. 

These  hardy  flowering,  bulbs  are  very 
popular  for  pot  culture  and  garden.  Their 
giant,  lily-like  flowers  produced  on  tall 
stems  are  exceedingly  rich  and  lasting.  For 
pot  culture,  1 bulb  to  a 6-inch  pot.  In  the 
garden  plant  1 foot  apart  and  cover  bulb 
about  4 inches. 

AULICA  OB  LILT  OP  THE  PALACE.— Sum- 
mer and  autumn  bloomer.  Broad  foliage 
and  large  spreading  wide  open  flowers  of 
rich  crimson  scarlet,  lined  and  penciled 
white  and  maroon.  Blooming  bulbs. 

Large  bulbs,  each  25c 

BELLA  DONCTA,  the  Lovely  Fink  Bella 
Donna  Lily. — One  of  the  most  satisfactory, 
bearing  on  long  stems  clusters  of  8 to  10 
superb  large  beautiful  pink,  lily-like  flow- 
ers, with  a delightful  fragrance.  A fine 
fall  bloomer.  Large  bulbs,  each  20c 


Lily  of  the  Valley. 


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CALLA  LILIES 

The  Calla  is  one  of  the  best  winter  flower- 
ing plants  for  room  culture,  needing  little 
care  beyond  abundant  water  and  an  occa- 
sional washing  of  the  leaves  to  keep  them 
free  from  dust.  Take  a 4 or  5-inch  pot,  fill 
it  with  good,  rich  loam  (%  leaf  mould  and  % 
good  garden  soil),  then  put  in  bulb,  cover  it 
one  inch,  water  well  and  set  away  in  a dark 
place  for  three  or  four  weeks.  As  soon  as  it 
starts  growing  bring  to  the  light,  give  abun- 
dance of  water,  light  and  heat  and  the  result 
will  be  most  satisfactory.  After  blooming, 
set  the  pots  away  and  let  them  dry  out  until 
the  following  fall. 

WHITE  CALLA.  — The  most  extensively 
grown.  Bulbs  in  season  from  September 

to  May.  Small  bulbs,  15c;  large,  20c  to 
25c;  extra  large,  35c. 

YELLOW  ELIiIOTXANA — This  new  Yellow 
Calla  is  of  marvelous  beauty.  Flowers  are 
large,  rich,  dark  golden  yellow,  often  4 to 
5 inches  across  the  mouth;  leaves  are  beau- 
tifully spotted  with  white.  A most  valu- 
able bulb  for  planting  inside.  Bulbs  in 
stock  from  November  to  June.  (See  cut.) 

Price,  each  30c 


Dad’s  Electric  Lantern. 

Everyone  has  use  for  this  wonderful  new 
light.  Sure,  safe  and  useful  in  a thousand 
ways.  See  page  131. 


Yellow  Calla  Lily. 

TUBEROSES 

A very  desirable  and  most  easily  grown  summer  flower- 
ing bulb.  Easily  recognized  by  its  exquisite  fragrance  and 
beautiful  spikes  of  white  flowers,  which  are  borne  on  long 
stems,  making  it  an  admirable  cut  flower  for  house  decora- 
tion. If  started  in  pots  and  then  transplanted^to  open 
ground,  can  be  had  much  earlier.  For  flowering  in  the 
open  border,  plant  in  the  spring  after  the  ground  becomes 
warm. 

Excelsior  Dwarf  Pearl — select  bulbs.  Each,  5c;  doz.,  50c 

TUBEROUS  ROOTED  BEGONIAS 

Excellent  for  pot  culture  or  planting  in  lawn  beds  and 
borders.  They  should  be  grown  more  extensively  than 
they  now  are,  for  they  require  very  little  attention  and  are 
in  flower,  out  side,  from  early  summer  until  heavy  frosts; 
inside,  potted,  they  are  a constant  and  prolific  bloomer. 
They  will  thrive  either  in  full  sunshine  or  in  shade,  but 
when  fully  exposed  to  the  sun  the  beds  must  be  well 
watered  in  hot  weather. 

Culture.  — 

Before  plant- 
ing, keep  the 
bulbs  in  a 
moist,  warm 
place  to  start 
them,  so  that 
you  can  tell 
which  is  the 
top.  Plant  a 
foot  apart  in 
beds  or  1 bulb 
to  a 4 - inch 
pot  inside, 
cover  about  1 
inch. 

Tuberous  Booted  Begonia. 

SINGLE  FLOWERED . — Separate  colors,  White,  Scarlet, 

Pink  or  Yellow.  Each,  10c;  Doz.,  $1-00 

DOUBLE  FLOWERED.— Separate  colors  as  above. 

Each,  15c;  doz.,  $1-50 


Tube  Bose. 

POTTING  SOIL.— Ordinary  garden  soil  and  “C.  M ” (see  page  39)  mixed  half  and 
half  will  give  excellent  results  for  potting  flowering  bulbs. 


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Miscellaneous  Summer  Flowering  Bulbs 

MONTBRETIA 


One  of  the  brightest  and  best  of  summer 
flowering  bulbs.  Plant  in  clumps  of  six  to 
twelve  bulbs  in  May  or  June.  They  greatly 
resemble  the  Gladiolus  in  growth  and  pro- 
duce beautiful  spikes  of  star  shaped  flowers 
in  various  shades  of  orange,  yellow  and  red. 

Mixed  varieties,  3 for  10c;  Doz.,  30c 

NEW  SPIDER  LILY 

The  flowers  have  a peculiar  and  striking 
beauty,  which  must  be  seen  to  be  appreci- 
ated. The  flowers  are  borne  in  large  clus- 
ters, are  of  waxy-whiteness  and  unsurpassed 
fragrance.  More  beautiful  than  most  of  the 
high  priced  Lilies.  An  extra  choice  garden 
flower  which  comes  to  us  strongly  recom- 
mended. Also  a fine  pot  plant. 

Each,  20c;  3 for  50c 

SUMMER-FLOWERING  OXALIS 

Valuable  for  edging  and  borders.  When 
planted  three  inches  apart  they  produce  an 
unbroken  row  of  elegant  foliage  and  pretty 
flowers;  neat  land  attractive  the  whole  sea- 
son. They  are  also  splendid  when  planted 
in  a mass,  and  make  a very  showy  bed.  (1 
foot.) 

Everblooming — Deep  green,  clover  like 
foliage.  Blossoms  bright  pink  and  produced 
al  summer  and  fall. 

Mam.  Bulbs,  Doz.  25c;  100  $1.50 


ZEPHYRANTHES 

The  Zephyr  Flowers  or  Fairy  Lilies,  are 

gems  of  rare  beauty;  and  when  planted 
either  in  pots  or  in  the  open  ground  they 
produce  very  beautiful  Lily-like  flowers 
nearly  all  summer.  For  pot  culture  plant 
three  or  four  in  a 5 or  6-inch  pot  and  they 
will  bloom  beautifully.  For  the  garden, 
plant  in  spring  and  lift  in  the  fall,  like  Glad- 
ioli. Those  who  plant  them  either  in  pots  or 
the  open  ground,  will  be  delighted. 

Prices:  Each,  10c;  3 for  25c;  Doz.,  90c 

BOSE  A — Beautiful  clear  rose;  flowers 
large  and  very  handsome;  blooms  all  sum- 
mer. Each  10c;  3 for  25c;  Doz.  90c 

CANDIA — Pure  white  and  the  most  pro- 
fuse bloomer  of  all. 

Each  7c;  4 for  25c;  Doz.  70c 


HYACINTHUS  CANDICANS 

Summer  Hyacinths 

A species  of  Hyacinth  which  blossoms  dur- 
ing August  and  September,  growing  three  to 
four  feet  high,  with  spikes  of  pendulus,  bell- 
shaped, pure  white  flowers.  Perfectly  hardy 
and  can  remain  in  the  garden.  A bed  of  a 
dozen  or  more  bulbs  produces  a grand  effect. 
They  thrive  in  any  situation. 

Strong  Bulbs:  Each  5c;  4 for  20c;  Doz.  70c 


CHOICE  HERBACEOUS  PAEONIES 

Special  Collection  Offer — 1 Each  (10  kinds),  only  $3.25  postpaid. 


PEONY  (D) — Double  Herbaceous. — One  of 

the  most  beautiful  flowering  plants, 
blooming  in  May  and  June.  The  new 
varieties  are  simply  gorgeous.  Once 
planted  they  increase  in  size  and  profu- 
sion of  bloom.  Most  desirable  and  beau- 
tiful for  hedges,  groups  or  individual 
planting.  Plant  in  the  fall  or  early  spring. 

DELICATISSIMA  — Large  and  showy,  a 
profuse  bloomer:  very  desirable,  a beautiful 
silvery  pink;  mid-season.  Each  35c 

DUCHESS  DE  NEMOURS — Sulphur-white, 
changing  to  white  when  in  full  bloom.  A 
beautiful  well-formed  flower. 

E ach  50c 


EUGENE  VEBDIEB — Beautiful  large  flow- 
ers, light  rose,  white  center.  Tall,  erect,  free 
bloomer.  Very  showy  and  superb. 

Each  60c 

FESTIVA  MAXIMA— This  truly  superb 
variety,  the  finest  white  in  cultivation,  com- 
bines wonderful  purity  of  color,  freedom  and 
earliness  of  flower.  Delicate  fragrance. 

Each  40c 

FELIX  CBOUSSE — Brilliant  red,  ruby  cen- 
ter. Large,  handsome,  full  flowers.  An  ideal 
variety.  Each  50c 

GLOBIE  MUNDI — Pure  white  with  salmon 
center.  A very  free  flowering  variety.  Ex- 
cellent for  cutting.  Each  35c 

LOUIS  VAN  HOUTTE— One  of  the  most 
conspicuous  of  the  dark-colored  varieties. 
Blooms  are  freely  produced  on  strong  up- 
right stems  well  above  the  foliage;  color 
rich  dark  crimson.  Very  desirable. 

Each  35c 

MADAME  DUCEL — A very  handsome  free- 
blooming  Pink,  with  silvery  reflex.  Fragrant 
and  desirable  in  every  way.  Each  35c 

TBIOMPHI  DE  PARIS — A strong-growing, 
pure  white  variety  with  creamy-white  cen- 
ter; good  bloomer  and  habit;  mid-season. 

Each  35c 

TENUIFOLIA  FL.  PL.  (Fringed  or  Carrot 
Leaved) — Distinct;  handsome  divided  foliage; 
flowers  large,  very  double  and  of  a deep 
blood-red;  a dwarf,  compact  bloomer. 

Each  35c  and  60c 


TREE  PAEONY 

PAEONY  MOUTAN— A shrub-like  variety 
growing  to  a height  of  4 to  5 feet.  The 
large  beautiful  semi-double  flowers  are 
borne  in  profusion  after  the  plant  gets  well 
established. 

Strong  imported  roots,  postpaid,  $1.00;  not 
postpaid,  75c.  Specimen  plants  $1.50  to 
$2.50,  by  express,  charges  collect. 


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BEAUTIFUL  HARDY  LILIES 

These  are  the  most  fragriant,  beautiful  and  stately  of  all  flowers  produced  from  bulbs; 
they  require  very  little  care.  Do  not  disturb  them  oftener  than  every  three  to  five  years. 
Plant  about  six  to  twelve  inches  deep,  according  to  size  of  bulb,  and  if  the  ground  is  not  well 
drained  use  plenty  of  sand  around  the  bulb,  and  lay  it  on  its  side.  Plant  in  clusters  or 
groups  of  six  or  more  for  best  effect.  The  Formosa  and  Longiflorum  Lilies  force  very 
easily.  The  Speciosum  are,  next  to  the  Auratums,  the  most  magnificent  species  for  outdoor 
culture.  They  increase  in  size  and  beauty  each  year. 


Eastern  Lily — Longiflorum. 

Lilium  Longiflorum 

More  generally  known  as  the  “Easter 
Lily.’’  Thousands  are  forced  by  florists 
for  Easter  day.  Plant  one  bulb  to  a 6- 
inch  pot  or  planted  outside  they  bloom  in 
June  or  July.  ~ 

Each,  15c;  doz.,  $1.50;  mammoth  bulbs, 
each,  20c;  doz.,  $2.00. 


Candidum  Lily. 

Lilium  Candidum 

ST.  JOSEPH  or  MADONNA  LILY.  This  is 
the  ever  popular,  fragrant,  snow-white, 
hardy  garden  Lily.  The  flowers  are  pro- 
duced in  clusters,  at  the  top  of  4 to  5-foot 
stems;  blooms  in  the  open  ground  in  June. 

A very  hardy  and  popular  Lily.  (See 
cut.) 

Each  15c;  Doz.  $1.50;  Mammoth  Bulbs 

$1.20. 

SPECIAL. — 15c  bulbs;  $1.50  doz.;  20c,  $2.00; 
you  can  select  different  varieties  if  you  wish. 


Lilium  Auratum  (Gold  Banded  Lily) 

The  handsomest  and  probably  the  most 
popular  of  the  Japan  Lilies.  Its  immense 
ivory-white  • flowers  are  thickly  studded 
with  yellow  and  crimson  spots,  while  in 
the  center  of  each  petal  is  a golden  band, 
shading  its  edges  into  white;  very  fra- 
grant. (See  cut.) 

Each  20c;  3 for  50c 

AURATUM  MACRANTEUM.  One  of  the 

most  wonderful  Lilies  in  cultivation.  The 
stems  attain  a height  varying  from  7 to  10 
feet.  The  flowers  are  similar  in  color  to 
Auratum,  heavily  spotted,  but  are  much 
larger,  the  petals  more  overlapping,  and  of 
greatest  substance.  Each  25c 

AURATUM  PICTUM.  A most  magnificent 
flower  of  same  shape  and  color  as  Aura- 
tum above  except  that  one-half  of  the 
gold  band  on  each  petal  is  a bright  crim- 
son; very  rare  and  showy.  Each  30c 

AURATUM  RUBRUM  VITTATUM.  Very 
large  flowers,  often  one  foot  across,  pure 
ivory-white,  with  br.oad  crimson  stripe 
through  center  of  each  petal.  Each  35c 

Washingtonianum  (Mt.  Hood  Lily) 

MT.  HOOD  LILY.  A beautiful  lily,  native 
of  Oregon;  flower  of  open  form;  white, 
tinted  with  pink;  grows  3 to  5 feet  high; 
very  fragrant. 

Three  sizes,  15c,  20c,  25c  each 

Elegans  Quilp 

Beautiful  vermillion  color  with  few  black 
spots  overspread  with  bright  lustre;  pet- 
als broad  and  somewhat  rounded;  fine 
form  flower  much  in  the  way  of  a tulip. 

Each  25c;  3 for  60c 

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Lilies — Continued 


Tenuifolium 

The  lovely  Coral  Lily  of  Siberia.  A great 
beauty.  The  brightest  of  all  lilies.  Grows 
20  inches  high,  with  finely  cut  foliage, 
slender  stems  and  beautifully  shaded 
flowers  of  a very  brilliant  coral-red. 
Blooms  very  early  with  12  to  20  flowers 
per  stem.  (See  cut.)  Each  15c 

Wallacei 

This  Lily  is  very  floriferous,  each  bulb 
throwing  up  from  4 to  6 flower  stems, 
each  one  of  which  is  crowned  with  8 to 
10  beautiful  upright  blossoms,  of  a deli- 
cate, bright  apricot  color.  It  is  very  per- 
fect in  form  and  a most  delicate  sort. 

Each  20c 


Lilium  Speciosum 

No  words  can  over-estimate  the  brilliant 
beauty  of  this  charming  variety.  Its  six 
broad  white  or  pink  petals  are  thickly 
dotted  with  rose  or  carmine  spots,  and  the 
graceful  form,  brilliant  color,  and  exqui- 
site fragrance  make  this  one  of  the  most 
effective  and  desirable  of  the  Lily  family. 
They  are  profuse  bloomer^,  and  last  for 
many  days  after  being  cut  and  put  in 
water.  (See  cut.) 

SPECIOSUM  ALBUM. — Beautiful,  recurving 
flowers  of  glistening  white.  Each  25c 

SPECIOSUM  RUBRUM. — P lowers  white, 
with  a deep  pink  band  in  middle  of  each 
petal  and  numerous  crimson  spots  towards 
the  center.  Each  20c 

Henryi  (The  Yellow  Speciosum) 

THE  YELLOW  SPECIOSUM. — A splendid 
new  rare  Lily  from  China.  It  is  so  healthy 
and  sturdy,  so  hardy  and  beautiful,  so 
easy  to  grow,  that  in  time  it  will  be  in 
every  garden,  as  the  Tiger  Lily  is  now. 
It  grows,  when  established,  3 to  5 feet 
high,  each  stem  producing  5 to  8 large 
rich  apricot  yellow  flowers,  banded  with 
green.  (See  cut.)  Each  40c 

Elegans  Saugnineum 

* Upright  trumpet  shaped  flowers;  very 
rich  dark  red  with  few  spots.  Each  20c 


Speciosum  Rub  rum.  Lilium  Henryi. 

LELY  COLLECTIONS — Make  your  own  selection  of  lily  bulbs  to  the  value  of  S1.20  and 
remit  SI. 00;  $2.40  for  $2.00 — 20c  extra  on  each  dollar  dozen  prices  excepted. 


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Tenuifolium — Coral  Lily. 

Superbum 

Three  to  six  feet  high,  flowers  from  five 
to  forty  nodding,  brilliant  orange  red; 
blooms  in  July.  Each  20c 

Tiger  Lilies 

TIGRINUM  FLORE  FLENO  (Double  Tiger 

Lily). — A magnificent  Lily  of  stately  hab- 
it, bearing  immense  clusters  of  large,  dou- 
ble flowers;  color  bright  orange,  spotted 
with  black.  Each  20c 

TIGRINUM  SPLENDENS  (Improved  Single 
Tiger  Lily). — Large  flowers  of  excellent 
form;  color  orange  salmon,  with  dark 
spots;  hardy  and  free  bloomer.  Each  15c 


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NEW  AND  POPULAR  DAHLIAS 

We  are  large  growers  of  new  and  up-to-date  Dahlias,  but  do  not  grow  seedlings  or  out-of- 
date  varieties.  We  believe  in  keeping  in  the  front  ranks  with  quality  first.  Wonderful  ad- 
vancements have  been  made  in  the  different  classes  of  Dahlias  in  the  past  few  years.  Most 
important  is  the  lasting  qualities  when  cut,  length  of  stems,  upright  (not  drooping) 
blooms,  size  and  perfection  of  flower.  These  qualifications  constitute  our  standard  of  judg- 
ing in  our  field  trials,  where  we  grow  thousands  without  irrigation  or  special  cultivation. 
If  they  do  well  and  pass  our  test  under  ordinary  farm  culture,  they  can  be  depended  upon  to 
be  prize  winners  under  special  garden  culture. 

We  believe  there  are  far  too  many  varieties  of  named  Dahlias  of  ordinary  merit,  many 
are  almost  duplicates;  we  will  endeavor  to  keep  our  list  down  to  about  100  of  the  choicest 
varieties. 


Choice  Paeony  Dahlias 

Special. — Our  full  collection  of  14  varieties 
(value  $5.80),  only  $4.50. 

AMERICA. — New.  A glowing  old  rose, 
overlaid  with  a rich  shade  of  old  gold;  giant 
flowers  with  broad,  gracefully  twisted  pet- 
als; long,  strong  stems.  Each  50c 

ATTRACTION. — A grand  1916  Paeony  nov- 
elty from  Holland.  The  handsome,  mam- 
moth flowers  are  freely  produced  on  long, 
strong  stems,  color  light  rosy  pink,  with  a 
delicate  sheen  of  lilac.  An  exhibition 
flower.  Each  $1.00 

AVALANCHE.  — A new  variety  of  real 
merit.  Large,  pure  white  flowers.  Each  60c 

BERTHA  VON  SUTTNER — Color  beauti- 
ful salmon  pink,  suffused  yellow;  large  full, 
fluffy  flowers,  good  stems  Each  40c 

DUCHESS  OF  BRUNSWICK.—  Flowers 
bright  apricot  red,  showing  some  orange. 
Prize  winner  in  Holland  and  London. 

Each  60c 

CAESAR — A large  semi-double  flat  petaled 
pure  yellow  flower,  produced  freely  on  long 
stiff  stems.  Each  25c 

GREAT  BRITAIN  — Magnificent,  large, 
full  flowers;  graceful;  beautiful,  clear  mauve 
color.  Each  50c 


GIANT  EDELWEISS — Pure  white,  petals 
extra  long  and  pointed.  Each  25c 


Attraction. 


GEISHA — No  garden  is  complete  without 
one  of  these  gigantic  flowers.  Often  ten 
inches  across.  The  center  is  yellow,  beauti- 
fully shaded  and  suffused  scarlet  and  gold. 
The  petals  twist  and  curl,  giving  it  a grace- 
ful, fluffy  appearance.  Each  50c 


HORTULANUS  WITTE— A giant  white  of 
great  beauty,  the  broad,  graceful  petals  are 
of  good  substance  and  of  a glistening  pearly 
white;  good  stems.  Each  35c 

HORTULANUS  BUDDE  — Opens  a clear, 
bright  crimson,  changing  to  old  rose  and 
delicate  fawn;  broad,  velvety  petals.  A 
grand,  giant  flower.  Each  50c 


LEO  XHI — A giant  yellow,  rich,  deep  and 
brilliant.  The  full  massive  flowers  are  of 
ideal  form  with  petals  twisted  and  incurved, 
making  a graceful  fluffy  flower  well  poised 
on  strong  stems.  Without  question  the  best 
yellow  of  its  class  to  date.  Excellent  for 
cutting.  Each  50c 


P.  W.  JANSSEN— Old  rose  and  salmon- 
bronze,  with  dash  of  yellow  to  the  center. 
Excellent  stems  and  flowers.  Free  bloomer. 

Each  25c 


QUEEN  EMMA— A graceful,  flat  petaled 
flower,  freely  produced  on  long  stiff  stems. 
The  best  pink  in  this  class.  Each  25c 


ZEPPELIN — A beautiful,  true,  new  lav- 
ender. Large,  well-formed,  open  flowers, 
gracefully  poised  on  long,  strong  stems.  Ex- 
cellent for  cutting  and  decorations.  Each  35c 


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for  $2.00;  $3.60  for  $3.00,  etc.  (20c  extra  on  the  dollar),  collection  and  dozen  prices  excepted. 


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Decorative  Dahlias 

Many  beautiful  varieties  have  been  introduced,  some  with  flat  petals,  others  reflexed,  in- 
curved or  curiously  twisted,  but  nearly  all  are  without  formality  or  stiffness,  and  practically 
all  of  them  are  leaders  as  cut  flowers,  bearing  their  blooms  on  long,  stiff  stems. 


Delice 


DELICTI]  — A beautiful  glowing  rose-pink. 
Perfect  shaped  flowers  on  long,  stiff  stems. 
Excellent  for  cutting.  (See  cut.)  Each  35c 

GAIETY  — A superb  new  vivid  scarlet, 
beautifully  tipped  with  pure  white.  Ea.  25c 


Vancouver,  Wash.,  March  8,  1917. 
Routledge  Seed  d Floral  Co., 

Gentlemen : Your  seeds,  plants  and  bulbs 

are  always  first  class. 

J.  A.  HAYDEN. 


HOSTEL  AITCS  PIET — New.  Of  mam- 
moth size.  A rich  and  pleasing  apricot 
shading  to  old  gold.  Beautiful  flowers  on 
good  stems.  Each  40c 

LE  GRAND  MANITO  — A most  effective 
fancy  variety  of  splendid  shape  and  very 
large,  shaded,  striped  and  blotched  with  deep 
red  and  violet,  some  flowers  may  be  solid 
color.  Each  25c 

MEADOW  GOLD — F'.owers  large  and  pro- 
duced in  great  profusion.  Primrose  yellow, 
tinged  delicate  pink.  Each  25c 

MINNIE  BESGLE — The  finest  cut  flower 
Dahlia  yet  produced  and  very  popular  with 
florists.  The  large  yet  graceful  blooms  are 
carried  on  long,  strong,  erect  stems;  color 
rich  glowing  crimson.  Each  35c 

MME.  JEANNE  CEANTBE — Rich  pink  or 
bright  rose,  shading  to  a creamy  white. 
Grand,  showy  and  pleasing  flowers  on 
strong  stems.  Each  35c 

FERLE  DE  LYON  — A valuable  white 
decorative  Dahlia  for  cut-flower  purposes; 
of  good  size  and  held  erect  on  long,  stiff, 
wiry  stems.  Each  25c 

PRINCESS  JE  LI  ANNE— Award  of  Merit, 

Amsterdam,  and  London.  Flower  large,  full, 
pure  white,  perfect  shape,  stands  erect  on 
long  stems  and  lasts  for  days.  Each  35c 

REISE  VON  STETT  G ART  — Sport  from 
Souvenir  de  Gustave  Doazon.  A bright 
blood-red,  shading  deeper  to  the  center. 

Each  25c 

SO  EVENTS,  DE  GESTAVE  DOAZON  — 

The  immense  flowers  are  borne  in  profusion: 
color  bright  red.  Each  20c 


Show  Dahlias — Quilled 

Very  beautiful  and  desirable.  Excellent  for  cutting.  Stand  handling  and  shipping  well. 
In  shape  they  are  rather  round  or  ball-shaped,  and  the  petals  are  generally  quilled  (see  illus- 
tration below). 

PRICES — Enless  otherwise  priced,  your  choice  20c  each,  6 varieties  SI. 00,  postpaid. 


BALZAC  — Extra  large  perfect  flowers, 
dark  velvety  maroon,  very  rich. 

CALEB  POWERS  — Early,  free  bloomer. 
Good  size,  soft  pink,  splendid  form. 

DIADEM  — Very  large,  of  fine  form  on 
long  stems;  a beautiful  rich  crimson. 

D BEER'S  WRITE  — A pure  glistening 
white.  Free  flowering  and  most  valuable 
for  cutting  and  show. 

GRAND  DEZE  ALEXIS — Very  popular 
and  always  in  demand.  Color,  ivory  white, 
lightly  tinged  rosy  lavender  on  edge  of  pet- 
als. Each  25c 

LE  SIAM — A grand  flower,  same  style  and 
shape  as  the  popular  W.  W.  Rawson,  but  of 
a rich,  silvery  rose.  Free  bloomers  and  good 
stems. 

LECY  FAWCETT — Sulphur-yellow,  flaked 
crimson.  Fine  large  flowers,  very  full. 

THOMAS  PENDRED —Without  doubt  the 
finest  yellow  show  Dahlia  ever  offered. 

W.  w.  RAWSON  (See  cut.) — Large,  per- 
fect but  graceful  flowers  are  borne  on  long, 
stiff,  erect  stems.  The  color  is  pure  white, 
overlaid  with  amethvst-blue,  producing  a 
beautiful  effect.  Each  35c 


W.  W.  Rawson 


OTHER  VARIETIES? — We  are  in  close  touch  with  all  Oregon  Dahlia  growers  and 
will  gladly  procure  any  particular  Dahlia  you  want;  send  price  listed  at  by  others. 


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New  Hybrid  Cactus  Dahlias 

In  order  to  distinguish  these  giant  flowering  chrysanthemum  shaped  Cactus  Dahlia  from 
the  ordinary  cactus  type,  the  National  Dahlia  Society,  at  our  last  Dahlia  Show,  made  a new 
class  to  be  known  as  the  Hybrid  Cactus.  This  class  is  often  listed  as  Paeony  Dahlias 


These  flowers  are  a cross  between  the 
Peony  and  Cactus  type,  very  large  and  full 
and  have  long,  rather  broad,  curling  and  full 
twisted  petals  in  fantastic  shapes.  The 

flowers  are  more  than  double  the  size  of 
most  Dahlias  and  very  beautiful.  Produced 
on  strong  stiff  stems;  make  beautiful  single 
specimens  for  small  vases  or  a gorgeous  dis- 
play in  large  vases  or  baskets. 

With  good  cultivation,  moisture,  fertilizer 
and  disbudding  flowers  of  mammoth  size  can 
easily  be  produced. 


MRS.  WARNAAR — Giant  flowers  on  long 
stiff  stems.  Cream  white,  suffused  delicate 
pink,  the  back  of  the  long  twisting  petals 
shell  pink,  giving  the  flower  a very  pleasing 
and  beautiful  appearance.  Award  of  Merit. 

Each  $1.00 

YELLOW  KING — By  far  the  finest  and 
most  beautiful  clear  primrose  yellow  to  date, 
mammoth  flowers  on  upright  stems;  pro- 
duces in  great  profusion  perfect  flowers  of 
elegant  shape  and  style.  First  class  certifi- 
cate. Each  75c 

GARRIBALDZ — The  very  large  flowers 
are  very  full  and  perfect  in  form,  with  long 
flat  petals  that  curl  and  twist  in  most  fan- 
tastic style.  Color  bright  scarlet,  shading 
deeper  to  center,  back  of  petals  orange  scar- 
let; very  free  bloomer.  Very  graceful  and 
distinct.  Each  75c 


Mrs.  Warnaar 


KALIP— It  is  an  exceptionally  strong 
grower  and  the  large  and  beautiful  flowers 
are  produced  very  freely  and  carried  on 
strong,  erect  stems.  The  color  is  a pure 
scarlet,  very  rich  and  glowing.  Each  75c 


Very  Select  Cactus  Dahlias  of  Decided  Merit 

As  stated  before  (see  top  of  page  92),  we  are  offering  less  varieties  of  Dahlias  in  ea«h 
class.  A list  of  several  hundred  is  only  confusing  land  unnecessary.  The  range  of  colors, 
perfection  and  poise  of  the  flowers,  size  and  profusion  of  bloom  in  the  following  list  is 
unsurpassed.  Any  one  if  well  grown  should  be  a prize-winner  in  any  show.  There  is  not 
a poor  or  inferior  variety  in  the  whole  list,  so  you  can  make  a selection  to  suit  your  fancy 
with  perfect  safety.  The  prices  are  within  the  reach  of  all. 


Mademoiselle  Cazalis 


GWENDOLINE  TUCKER  — A beautiful 
shaded  silvery  pink,  large,  full  flower; 
petals  incurved,  carried  on  long,  strong 
stems.  An  exhibition  variety.  Each  50c 


ALFRED  NOMBLOT — Extra  large;  incurv- 
ing petals;  Geranium  red;  under  side  of 
petals  plum,  with  a golden  sheen  at  base 
of  petals.  Very  desirable.  Each  35c 

COUNTESS  OP  LONSDALE  — For  perfec- 
tion of  bloom,  size,  stem,  abundance  of  flow- 
ers and  lasting  qualities  when  cut,  this  va- 
riety has  not  been  excelled.  The  color  is  a 
rich  salmon,  tinted  apricot.  Each  25c 

DUCHESS  DE  CHANTRES  — An  incurved 
long  petaled  exhibition  variety.  The  color 
combination  of  sulphur-yellow  and  mauve 
produce  a beautiful  pink.  Each  50c 

EXTASE — Beautiful  rosy  pink,  lighter  to 
the  center.  A grand  flower  in  every  way 
and  very  large.  Each  25c 

FERDINAND  CAYEUX  — The  darkest 
Dahlia  to  date,  deep  velvety  maroon,  long 
pointed  petals,  extra  good  stems.  Each  35c 
GOLDEN  GATE — A new  giant  golden-yel- 
low. Highly  recommended  by  eastern  grow- 
ers; profuse  bloomer.  Should  be  disbudded 
and  pinched  back  to  secure  large  perfect 
flowers.  Each  35c 

GOLDREGEN  — Pure  yellow;  large  hand- 
some flowers.  An  ideal  yellow.  Each  35c 
GUNTHER — A splendid  pure  white  Dahlia 
with  broad,  twisted  petals.  Each  25c 

JACQUELINE  GUILLOT— A beautiful  and 
attractive  flower  of  good  size,  long  stems; 
blood  red,  tipped  white.  Each  25c 

JOHN  RIDING — Dark  rich  scarlet;  long 
florets;  incurving  over  the  center  of  the 
flower;  best  of  its  color.  Each  50c 


OTHER  VARIETIES? — We  are  in  close  touch  with  all  Oregon  Dahlia  growers  and 
will  gladly  procure  any  particular  dahlias  you  want,  at  prices  listed  by  others. 


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Very  Select  Cactus  Dahlias — Continued 

SPECIAL  CASH  OFFER. — In  collections  (of  3 or  more  bulbs)  we  will  give  you  $2.40  worth 
for  $2.00;  $3.60  for  $3.00,  etc.,  (20c  extra  on  the  dollar)  collection  and  dozen  prices  excepted. 


MANOy — Extra  large  flowers,  sulphur- 
yellow  shading  to  primrose  at  points  of  pet- 
als. A free  bloomer.  Each  25c 

MADEMOISELLE  CAZALIS — Pure  white 
flower,  perfect  in  form,  large,  very  full;  very 
free  bloomer.  Each  35c 

MERCURY — Beautiful  large  full  flowers. 
Petals  fine  and  pointed,  incurving.  Coral 
red,  deeper  to  the  center.  Each  35c 

MODELL — Yellow,  with  a delicate  plum 
blush  sheen  over  tips  of  petals;  a dainty, 
lovely  flower  of  large  size,  perfect  form; 
erect  on  long  stems.  Each  35c 

MONSIEUR  CAZALIS  — White,  overlaid 
with  violet  rose,  producing  a lavender  shade. 
Very  desirable.  Each  25c 

MONSIEUR  BARAT — A large  and  beauti- 
ful flower;  color,  white,  striped  and  lined 
purple  and  violet.  Each  50c 

MRS.  DOUG.  FLEMING — Without  doubt 
the  best  white  Cactus  Dahlia.  Petals  long 
and  tubular  and  so  numerous  as  to  make 
massive  flowers.  Exhibition.  Each  50c 

MAD.  HENRY!  CAYEAUX — Of  premier 
merit,  elegant  form.  A beautiful,  tender 
rose.  Petals  long,  white  tips.  Each  35c 

MRS.  HENRY  WIRTH — This  splendid  va- 


riety is  in  full  bloom  from  early  until  late, 
full  double  flowers  of  intense  rich  glowing 

scarlet.  Each  25c 

MRS.  FERDINAND  JEFFRIES — Long  pet- 
als curved  and  twisted;  beautiful  and  full; 
deep  velvety  red.  Each  35c 

NEW  YORK  — Rosy  salmon-orange  color, 
with  bronzy  shadings.  One  of  the  largest, 
held  erect  on  long,  strong  stems;  perfectly 
free  bloomer.  Each  50c 

RENE  CAYEUX  — An  early,  continuous 
and  free  bloomer.  Flowers  borne  well  above 
the  foliage.  For  a hedge  or  a mass  effect  it 
could  not  be  equaled.  A rich,  bright  red. 
Bushes  rather  dwarf.  Each  25c 

SEQUOLA  — Deep  saffron-yellow,  with 
long  tubular  petals  cleft  at  the  tops. 

Each  25c 

UNCLE  TOM  — Free  bloomer;  deep  crim- 
son, almost  black;  excellent  shape. 

Each  25c 

VIOLA — A full  well-shaped  flower,  very 
rich  and  desirable.  Violet  purple.  Each  35c 
WM.  MARSHALL  — Flowers  extra  large, 
fine  form,  long  twisted  petals.  Color  yellow 
overlaid  and  shaded  orange.  Each  35c 


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Cosmea  Flowered  or  Star  Dahlias 

This  new  type  has  beautiful,  clear  cut,  medium  size  single  flowers  and  ideal  stems  for 
cutting.  They  resemble  in  style  of  bloom  the  Mammoth  Annual  Cosmos.  Our  original  stock 
came  from  England. 

We  are  much  pleased  with  this  new  type.  The  flowers  are  freely  produced  on  long,  stiff 
stems,  well  above  the  foliage.  They  are  charming  in  bouquets  and  last  well.  WHITE,  YEL- 
LOW and  ROSY  PINK.  Each  35c,  3 for  $1.00. 


Single  Flowered  Dahlias  of  Merit 

This  class  of  Dahlias  has  become  quite  popular  of  late;  they  are  showy  in  the  garden, 
very  free  flowering  and  excellent  for  cutting  and  general  decorating. 

PRICES — Your  choice,  each  25c.  Pull  collection  (5  kinds),  $1.00  postpaid. 


CARDINAL  CENTURY  — Very  large, 
bright  cardinal  red  with  round  petals. 

PRAU  DE  NE  BEL  THAU — The  best  pure 
white,  excellent  stems,  large  flower. 

MRS.  J.  C.  HANCE — Large,  well  rounded 
flowers;  white  slightly  flushed  with  soft 
pink. 


ROSE  PINK  CENTURY— Largest  and  best 
deep  pink  with  long  stiff  stems;  fine  for 
cutting. 


ROTGOLD  — - Bright  red,  centered  with  a 
broad,  yellow  zone;  very  attractive.  Giant 
flowers  on  long  stems.  Each  35c 


French  Collerette  Dahlias 

An  entirely  distinct  type,  having  a row  of 
artistic  petals  around  the  disc,  which  form 
a frill  or  collar  and  which  is  of  a different 
color  from  the  rest  of  the  flower.  Excellent 
for  cutting,  have  good  stems,  last  well  in 
water  and  the  fall  rains  do  not  discolor 
them.  (See  cut.) 

PRICE. — Your  choice  20c  each,  6 for  $1.00 

EUREKA  (Diadem) — Perfect  pointed  pet- 
als of  brilliant  carmine;  collar  white.  Very 
pretty.  (See  cut.) 

EXPOSITION  DE  LYON  — Very  gay; 
bright  garnet;  collarette  cream-yellow;  very 
attractive;  free  bloomer. 

IDEAL — Cardinal  red,  collarette  yellow, 
very  attractive. 

M.  MARTINET — Very  large,  vermillion 
shaded  yellow;  collarette  yellow. 

PRINCESS  LOUISE — Rich  glowing,  crim- 
son; broad  flat  petals  and  white  collarette, 
very  distinct. 

WINDSOR — Pale  chrome  yellow,  suffused 
with  rosy  pink.  Straw  colored  collarette. 


Eureka  (Diadem) 


SPECIAL  COLLECTIONS  

Dahlia  Collections  and  All  Kinds  Mixed 

If  you  are  not  particular  as  to  just  what  named  varieties  of  Dahlias  you  plant,  as  long 
as  you  get  good  kinds,  you  can  save  money  by  buying  the  following  collections.  Naturally 


these  will  be  varieties  that  we  have  in  surplus, 
that  will  give  choice  flowers  at  a small  cost. 

CACTUS  DAHLIA  SPECIAL 

Our  selection  of  named  varieties  (not  la- 
beled), but  your  selection  of  colors  in  shades 
of  White,  Yellow,  Pink,  Red  or  mixed — 6 
for  $1.25,  12  for  $1.75.  This  enables  us  to 
use  surplus  stocks,  even  though  they  may 
be  our  high  priced  varieties. 

DECORATIVE  DAHLIAS 

We  will  select  for  you  six  choice  varieties 
all  different  and  correctly  labeled  for  $1.00. 
You  can  name  colors  preferred  and  we  will 
comply  as  near  as  possible. 


but  all  will  be  popular,  well-known  varieties, 

SHOW  DAHLIAS 

Every  bulb  correctly  labeled.  Our  selec- 
tion 6 kinds  85c. 

PAEONY  DAHLIAS 

Every  bulb  correctly  labeled.  Our  selec- 
tion 6 kinds  $1.00. 

MIXED  DAHLIAS 

This  is  a mixture  of  all  classes,  Cactus, 
Paeony,  Show,  Decorative,  Single  and  Collar- 
ette, a wide  range  of  all  colors — (unlabeled). 

2 for  25c,  6 for  70c,  12  for  $1.25,  postpaid. 


DAHLIA  CULTURE — When  you  get  your  bulbs,  put  them  in  a warm  place  and  keep  them 
moist  so  as  to  start  an  eye  or  sprout.  Some  varieties  sprout  quicker  and  earlier  than  others, 
but  do  not  plant  until  they  start,  then  you  will  have  no  vacant  places.  When  you  plant,  re- 
move the  label  and  fasten  it  to  a stake  beside  the  bulb.  , We  attach  copper-wired  wooden 
labels  that  will  last  for  a season. 


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SPRING  FLOWERING  HOLLAND  BULBS 

We  import  in  carload  lots  from  the  best  growers  in  Holland  a complete  stock  of  Dutch 
Bulbs.  These  generally  arrive  here  in  October  and  are  planted  any  time  from  then  until 
early  spring,  either  in  pots  inside  or  outdoors  in  beds.  Perfectly  hardy;  freezing  after 
planting  does  not  injure. 


Prices 

Postpaid. 

Each 

Doz. 

S0.20 

82.00 

.15 

1,50 

. .10 

.85 

.08 

.75 

March  10  Latest  Date. — Do  not  order  these 
bulbs  later  for  spring  planting,  as  all  remaining 
stocks  are  sold  or  planted  by  March  15. 

Pamphlet  -HOW  TO  GROW  BTJLBS”  free, 

HYACINTHS 

One  of  the  most  popular  and  beautiful  spring 
flowering  plants  for  indoor  and  outdoor  decora- 
tions. For  pots,  porch  or  window  boxes  and  the 
open  ground,  they  are  unexcelled.  Bright,  cheer- 
ful and  fragrant. 

Order  mixed  or  separate  colors 
Exhibition  Size,  any  color.... 

First  Size  Named.  any  color 15 

Mixed  Bedding,  any  color 10 

French  Roman,  white  only. 


DAFFODILS 

The  Narcissus  affords  perhaps 
more  pleasure  and  satisfaction 
than  any  other  flowering  bulb. 
They  are  very  beautiful,  very- 
hardy,  bloom  freely,  are  delicately 
fragrant,  tarive  in  almost  any 
soil  and  last  for  years  without 
resetting.  Culture  same  as  Hya- 
cinths. 

KINDS  & PRICES  POSTPAID 

SINGLE  TRUMPETS. — Pure  yel- 
low or  cream  white  with  yellow 
trumpet.  Each  6c;  Doz.  60c. 
Choicest  Rinds.  Each  7c;  Doz. 
75c. 

SINGLE. — With  small  cup  or  eye. 

white  or  yellow.  Each  4c:  Doz. 
40c. 

DOUBLE  TRUMPETS. — Von 
::  r.  i'.'.e Double  Daf- 
fodils. Each  5c;  Doz.  50c. 


DOUBLE. — Full  flowers,  white — yellow  and 
orange  ;r  pure  yellow.  Each  5c;  Doz.  50c 

POLYANTHUS. — Single  flowers  in  large 
clusters,  can  be  grown  in  water  like 
China  Lilies.  Pure  white — white  -with 
yellow  cup  or  yellow  with  orange  cup. 

Each  7c;  Doz.  75c 


Hyacinths 


NOTICE 
Orders  received  af- 
ter March  10  will  be 
held  and  filled  in  the 
fall. 


TULIPS 

No  other  flower  excels  the  Tulip  in  beauty  of  form,  brilliancy  of  color,  effective  bedding 
and  gorgeous  show.  They  are  very  desirable  for  garden  beds  or  borders  as  well  as  for 
window  or  porch  boxes.  For  pot  culture  indoors  the  single  early  kinds  only  do  well. 

Single  or  Double  Named  Varieties.  White.  Pink.  Yellow  or  Scarlet.  Doz.  45c;  100  82. 50 

Good  Mixture  of  single  or  of  double  varieties.  Doz.  30c;  100  82.00 

Single  Late  Flowering.  Three  weeks  later:  tall  stems,  large  flowers.  Dor.  50c : 100  83.00 

Darwin  Tulips.  Late,  tall  stems,  giant  flowers,  rare  colors.  Dor.  60c : 100  84.00 


CROCUS 

These  bright,  charming  little  flowers  bloom 
very  early  in  the  spring  which  makes  them 
most  welcome.  Very  hardy  and  flower  from 
year  to  year. 

Giant  Named.  White.  Purple.  Yellow  or 
Striped.  Doz.  25c;  100  81.75 

Mixed.  White.  Yellow.  Purple  or  Striped. 

Doz.  20c ; 100  81.50 


MISCELLANEOUS  BULBS 

Each  Doz. 


Scillas. — Blue.  White.  Red 3c  25c 

Grape  Hyacinths. — White  or  Blue  4c  40c 

Anemones. — Mixed  colors  5c  50c 

Sparaxix. — Very  pretty  mixed...  3c  30c 


SNOW  DROPS, — First  flowers  to  bloom  in 
the  spring.  Single.  Dox  30c;  100  81.50. 
Double,  Dox  35c;  100  82.50. 


Tulips  Double  Narcissus  Single  Narcissus 


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CHOICE  ROSE  PLANTS 

For  Spring  and  Early  Summer  Planting 
Only  and  Not  for  Fall  Delivery. 

On  this  page  we  are  offering  four  choice 
collections  of  the  finest  roses.  This  is  the 
popular  mail  order  size  that  we  send  by  mail 
prepaid.  They  are  grown  in  3 -inch  pots,  are 
strong,  healthy  and  well  rooted  and  from 
10  to  12  inches  high.  They  should  not  be 
planted  outside  before  severe  weather  is 
over  in  the  spring.  While  this  size  will  not 
produce  so  many  blooms  the  first  season  as 
our  large  field-grown  plants  offered  on  the 
following  pages  you  will  be  surprised  at  the 
results  you  can  obtain,  and  at  quite  a sav- 
ing- in  prices. 


Tipperary 


Gorgeous  Collection  of  New  Roses 

Price  20c  each.  Set  of  6 sorts  $1.00. 


CLEVELAND. — Old  rose  shaded  with  cop- 
per- at  base  of  petals.  Large  flower,  hand- 
some foliage. 

GORGEOUS. — Orange  yellow  theaVily  bor- 
dered with  reddish  copper.  Large  finely 
formed  buds  and  flowers  freely  produced. 

HOOSIER  BEAUTY.  — Glowing  crimson- 
scarlet  with  maroon  shadings.  Beautiful 
buds  on  long'  stems.  Wonderfully  free  in 
bloom.  A valuable  new  American  rose. 


OPHELIA.  — Salmon,  flesh,  shaded  rose, 
base  of  petals  apricot  yellow.  Fine  shaped 
flowers.  Excellent  habit. 

SUNBURST.  — Without  • doubt  the  finest 
yellow  rose  in  existence.  Large  buds  and 
flowers  of  an  orange-copper  color  shaded 
golden  yellow.  Superb. 

TIPPERARY. — Bright  lemon  yellow;  ex- 
quisitely shaped  buds  opening  into  finely 
formed  flowers.  A fine  decorative  garden 
rose. 


rosy  crimson 


American  Beauty.  — Large 
flowers;  sweet-scented. 

Betty.— Coppery  pink;  long,  beautiful  buds. 

Florence  Pemberton. — Large  white  flushed 
peach.  Strong  grower. 

General  McArthur. — Grand  crimson  scarlet. 
One  of  the  finest. 

Helene  Cambier.— r-Coppery  yellow,  beauti- 
fully shaped  buds. 

Mad.  Abel  Chatenay. — Salmon  pink,  shaded 
darker.  Always  in  bloom. 


Beauty  Collection  Choice  Roses 

Price  15c  each.  Set  of  12  sorts,  $1.25. 

Mad.  Caroline  Testout. — The  famous  Port- 
land rose.  - Large,  bold,  bright  pink  flowers. 

Maman  Cochet. — Beautiful  rosy  pink.  Long 
pointed  bud-s.  ... 

Richmond".  — Crimson  scarlet  buds,  A 
beautiful  free  flowering  variety. 

Souv.  de  P.  Hotting.  — Rich  yellow,  bor- 
dered pink. 

Souv.  de  President  Carnot. — Shell  pink  and 
fawn. 

White  Maman  Cochet. — Pure  white;  ele- 
gant buds. 


Rainbow  Collection  Everblooming  Roses 

Price  15c  each.  Set  of  12  sorts,  $1.25. 


Dean  Hole.— ‘-Bright  carmine  with  silvery 
shadings. 

Earl  of  Warwick. — Salmon  pink  shaded 
with  vermillion  and  gold. 

Kaiserine  Augusta  Victoria Large  pure 

white;  very  free  and  constant. 

Lady  Ashtown. — Silvery  pink  shaded  yel- 
low. Fine  large  bloom. 

Lady  Battersea.  — Bright  cherry  crimson, 
long  pointed  buds. 

La  Prance.  — - Silvery  pink,  large  and  very 
sweet-scented. 


Marie  Van  Houtte. — Light  yellow,  flushed 
carmine^  - 

Papa  Gontier. — Cherry  red,  shaded  yellow. 
Grand  bedder.  - ■ 

Rainbow. — Creamy  pink  striped  and  mot- 
tled crimson. 

Safrano.  — Apricot  yellow,  tinged  fawn; 
beautiful  buds. 

Virginia  R.  Coxe  (Gruss  an  Teplitz). — 
Fiery  scarlet. 

Viscountess  Folkstone.  — Delicate  flesh 
pink;  full  and  handsome. 


Glorie  Collection  Hardy  Roses 

Price  15c  each.  Set  of  12  sorts,  $1.25. 


Anna  de  Diesbach. — Beautiful  clear  car- 
mine pink. 

Baron  de  Bonstettin. — Dark,  rich  red;  very 
large. 

Clio.-4-Massive,  light  pink  flowers. 

Conrady  P.  Meyer. — Beautiful  silvery  pink. 

General  Jacqueminot. — Bright  crimson. 

Glorie  Lyonnaise. — Chamois  yellow;  full, 
sweet,  distinct. 

Margaret  Dickson.— Ivory  white,  shaded 
flesh.  ' 


Mrs.  R.  G.  J.  Crawford.— Silvery  pink;  fine 
form. 

Mrs.  John  Laing. — Soft,  delicate  pink;  free 
flowering. 

Paul  Neyron. — . Large,  deep  rose;  double 
and  handsome. 

Prince  Camile  de  Rohan. — The  best  dark 
maroon. 

Ulrich  Brunner. — Rich,  glowing  crimson; 
large. 


Climbing’  or  Pillar  or  Rambler  Roses 

We  can  supply  most  of  our  climbing  roses  in  one-year-old  plants  at  15c  each,  4 for  50c. 
Make  your  selection  from  varieties  ^escribed  on  page  102, 

REMEMBER. — These  pot  grown  rose  plants  can  be  supplied  in  the  spring  and  early  sum- 
mer months  only.  ^ 


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Choice  Field  Grown  Rose  Bushes 

We  make  a specialty  of  Rose  Bushes  and  sell  thousands  upon  thousands.  Our  hushes  are 
strong  healthy  field  grown  stock,  well  rooted,  and  will  produce  a profusion  of  bloom  the 
first  season,  if  given  good  care  and  cultivation.  We  enjoy  the  reputation  of  supplying  the 
best  stock  at  reasonable  prices.  The  following  list  is  the  choicest  of  American  and  European 
introductions. 

SHIPPING  AND  DELIVERY. 

We  can  fill  orders  for  our  large  two-year-old  rose  bushes  any  time  from  October  to  May — 
the  best  planting  time  is  during  favorable  weather  in  November,  December,  January,  Feb- 
ruary and  March.  One-year-old  from  March  to  July.  See  special  collections,  page  98. 


WE  PRUNE  THE  TOPS  of  all  bushes  sent  by  mail  as  they  carry  better.  If  all  rose 
bushes  when  set  out  were  cut  back  to  within  10  or  12  inches  of  the  ground,  results  would 
be  better  than  when  tops  are  left  on. 


Abbreviations 

T. — TEA — One  of  the  best  classes  of  Roses 
and  truly  ever  blooming.  They  are  hardy 
in  this  section,  although  during  our  coolest 
weather  and  in  cold  sections  they  should  be 
protected  with  a covering  of  fir  boughs, 
straw  or  burlap. 

H.  T. — HYBRID  TEA — Most  of  these  are 
as  free  flowering  and  as  constant  bloomers 
as  the  teas,  and  are  hardier,  stronger  grow- 
ers. 

H.  P.— HYBRID  PERPETUAL — The  hardi- 
est of  all  roses,  vigorous  in  growth,  free 
blooming. 


AMERICAN  BEAUTY  (H.  P.) — Constant 
bloomer,  magnificent  buds;  large,  bold 
flower;  color  rich,  rosy  red. 

Each  35c  and  50o 
AVOCA  (H.  P.) — Brilliant,  vervety-crim- 
son;  buds  long;  flowers  large,  sweetly  per- 
fumed. Each  35c  and  50c 

BARONESS  ROTHCHILD  (H.  P.)— Large 
size,  fine  globular  form;  color  bright  rosy 
pink.  Each  35c  and  50c 

BRITISH  QUEEN  (H.  T.)— Pure  white, 
large  full  flowers  of  exquisite  form. 

Each  60c 

CHATEAU  DE  CLOS  VOUGEOT  (H.  T.) 

— A very  rich,  fiery  scarlet  shading  to  deep 
velvety  crimson.  It  is  delightfully  fra- 
grant, a prolific  and  continuous  bloomer. 

Each  50c  and  60c 
CORONATION  (H.  T.)— Large  exhibition 
rose;  delicate  flesh  pink  shaded  to  shrimp 
pink.  Each  $1.00 

DUCHESS  OP  WELLINGTON  (H.  T.)— 
Intense  saffron-yellow,  later  becomes  deep 
coppery  yellow;  delightful  fragrance. 

Each  60c  and  75c 


Coronation — New. 


George  Dickson 


Marietta,  Ohio . Sept . 5,  191L 
Routledge  Seed  & Floral  Co., 

Gentlemen:  This  is  my  second  order  for 

these  Roses  since  March.  The  first  twelve 
bushes  have  done  wonderful  and  bloom  con- 
tinuously. With  good  attention,  they  have  done 
about  as  well  as  those  we  saw  in  Portland. 
They  were  two-year-old  plants  and  I did  not 
lose  a single  bush.  Hope  these  will  be  as 

good.  Please  get  the§e  to  mev  by  the  quickest 
route. 

Very  Respectfully , 

G.  HENRY  MEISTER. 

DOROTHY  PAGE  ROBERTS  (H.  T ) 

Coppery  pink  suffused  with  apricot  yellow 
very  free  and  profuse  bloomer. 

Each  50c  and  60o 
EDWARD  MAWLEY  (H.  T.)— Of  grand 
size  and  build  and  a free  bloomer.  Color 
intense  crimson  scarlet  and  of  velvety  tex- 
ture. Each  50o  and  60o 

FRAU  CARL  DRUSCHKI  (H.  P.)— A 

large,  grand,  hardy,  pure  white;  best  and 
most  popular.  Each  35c  and  50c 

FLORENCE  PEMBERTON  (H.  T.)  — 

Creamy  white,  suffused  pink;  flowers  very 
large  and  full.  Each  35c  and  50o 

GENERAL  McARTHUR  (H.  T.)— Color, 

brilliant  scarlet;  beautiful  buds  and  most 
desirable  in  every  way.  Each  35c  and  50o 
GENERAL  JACQUEMINOT  (H.  P.) — 

Bright  shining  crimson  scarlet;  very  rich 
and  velvety;  one  of  the  best. 


Each  35c  and  40c 
GEOBGE  DICKSON-  (H.  T.)— A velvety 
blackish  crimson  with  the  back  of  the 
petals  heavily  veined  with  pure  crimson 
maroon.  Pronounced  by  all  who  have  seen 
it  to  be  unequaled  to  date.  Each  60c  and  75c 


T.  ™S  (B~  p->— The  Crimson 

Pra^1  Druschki.  Dark,  deep  crimson, 

shaded  deep  vermillion-crimson  towards 

the  edges;  of  great  size.  Each  40c  and  50c 


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Mad.  Eduard  Herriot 

MADAME  EDOUARD  HERRIOT  — Long 
pointed  buds,  a deep  coral  red  color  shaded 
to  yellow  at  the  base;  flower  of  a rare 
shade  of  rosy  scarlet  flushed  with  shrimp 
and  apricot  tints.  Won  the  Daily  Mail’s 
$5000  gold  cup.  Each  60c  and  75c 

MAD.  MAURICE  DE  LUZE  (H.  T.) — Rich, 
rose  pink  carmine.  Each  40c  and  50c 

MAD,  MELANIE  SOUPERT  (H.  T.)—  Saf- 
fron yellow  suffused  with  carmine  and 

pink.  A great  favorite.  Each  50c  and  60c 

MADAME  LEON  PAIN  (H.  T.)— A beau- 
tiful salmon-pink  overlaid  with  silvery- 
white,  center  yellow.  Similar,  but  better 
than  Killarney.  Each  35c  and  50c 

MAD,  SEGOND  WEBBER  (H.  T.) — A 

magnificent  light  rosy  salmon.  Buds  long 
and  pointed,  flowers  immense. 

Each  40c  and  50c 
MADEMOISELLE  CECILE  BRUNNER— 
Dwarf  Polythanus.  Exquisite  little  roses, 
buds  dainty,  pointed,  bright  salmon  pink, 
yellow  center.  Each  35c  and  50c 

MAMAN  COCHET  (T.)— Very  popular;  a 
deep,  rosy  pink,  the  inner  side  of  petals  sil- 
very rose.  Each  35c  and  50c 

MARIE  VAN  HOUTTE  (T.)— Straw-yel- 
low color;  outer  petals  shaded  bright  rosy 
carmine.  Each  35c  and  50c 

MELODY  (H.  T.) — Yellow,  deepening  to 
apricot  in  the  center;  perfect  in  form,  free 
bloomer.  Each  50c  and  60c 

MARQUISE  DE  SINETY  (H.  T.)— Beau- 
tiful golden-yellow  shaded  rosy-red  de- 
lightfully fragrant.  Each  60c  and  70c 

MILDRED  GRANT  (H.  T.)—  Large  and 

beautiful,  silvery  white,  shaded  peach. 

Each  40c  and  50c 
MRS.  AARON  WARD  (H.  T.)— Very  dis- 
tinct. Coppery  orange  in  the  bud,  shading 
to  gold  and  pink.  Each  50c  and  60c 

MRS.  A.  WADDELL  (H.  T.)— Color,  deep 
reddish  apricot  toned  with  salmon;  long 
pointed  buds.  Each  40c  and  50c 

MRS.  FRANK  BRAY  (H.  T.)— A rich 

deep  coppery  ecru,  developing  as  the  flow- 
er opens  to  a very  delicate  coppery-fawn 
with  a shading  of  ivory  shell-pink. 

Each  50c  and  60c 


HUGH  DICKSON  (H.  P.)— Brilliant  crim- 
son, shaded  scarlet;  good  size  and  fine 
form;  finely  perfumed. 

Each  35c  and  50o 
IRISH  ELEGANCE — Bronze  orange  in 
the  bud,  opening  into  large  single  flowers 
of  a lighter  shade.  Each,  50c 

IRISH  FIREFLAME  (Dickson  & Sons, 
1914.) — These  buds  are  wonderfully  rich  in 
coloring;  opening  to  a large  single  flower 
Old  gold,  shaded  ochre.  Each,  60c 

JULIET  (H.  P.) — Very  attractive;  inside 
of  petals  golden  yellow,  outside  rosy  red; 
large,  full,  fragrant.  Each,  35c  and  50c 

JONKEER  J.  L.  MOCK  (H.  T.)— A mag- 
nificent and  unique  rose.  Inside  of  petals 
red,  outside  bright  pink.  Each,  40c  and  50c 
J.  B.  CLARKE  (H.  T.) — Deep  dark  scar- 
let, large  and  beautiful.  Each  35c  and  50c 
KAI  SERIN  AUGUSTA  VICTORIA  (H. 
T.) — Beautiful  buds  and  flowers;  creamy 
white;  deliciously  fragrant. 

Each  25c,  35c  and  50c 

KILLARNEY — A beautiful  shade  of  deep 
shell-pink  lightened  with  soft  cream  pink; 
very  popular.  Each  35c 

KING  GEORGE  (H.  T.)— A new  rose  of 
great  merit;  blackish-crimson  with  deep 
velvety-violet  flush.  Each,  60c 

LA  FRANCE  (H.  T.)— Very  popular.  A 
beautiful  silvery  pink. 

Each  25c,  35c  and  50c 
LADY  ASHTOWN  (H.  T.). — Rare,  rich, 

large  silvery  pink  yellow-toned. 

Each,  50c  and  60c 
LADY  HILLINGDON  (H.  T.)— Deep  apri- 
cot yellow,  long  pointed  bud. 

Each,  50c  and  60c 
LADY  URSULA  (H.  T.)— Truly  magnifi- 
cent; a delightful  shade  of  flesh  pink. 

Each,  40c  and  50c 
LADY  FIRRIE  — Deep  coppery  salmon, 
shaded  to  apricot  and  fawn.  Strong  erect- 
growing  and  free  blooming.  An  ideal  vari- 
ety. Each  50c  and  60c 

LYON  ROSE  (H.  T.)—  Distinct.  Shrimp 
pink  with  salmon  and  chrome  yellow  shad- 
ings, beautiful  beyond  description. 

Each  50c  and  60c 
MABEL  DREW  (H.  T.) — A magnificent 
rose,  exquisitely  shaped;  deep  cream,  pass- 
ing to  intense  canary-yellow  in  the  cen- 
ter. Each,  60c 

MADAME  CAROLINE  TESTOUT  (H.  T.) 
— Portland’s  famous  brilliant  pink  rose. 

Each  25c,  35c  and  50c 


Willomere 


DOZEN  PRICES. — We  give  you  our  35c  select  two-year-old  bushes  at  $3.00  doz. ; our  40c 
and  50c  extra  select  at  $4.00  doz.  We  can  supply  the  ordinary  grade  of  25c  bushes  at  $2.50 

per- dozen.  One-year-old  from  March  to  July.  See  Special  Collections,  page  98. 


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Lady  Hillington 


Roy,  Wash.,  April  22,  1917. 
Routledge  Seed  d Floral  Co., 

Gentlemen : The  Roses  I got  from  you  are 

doing  fine. 

MRS.  M.  S.  TEMPL1X. 

MY  MARTLAND — This  rose  Is  little  less 
than  marvelous;  a bright  glowing  pink, 
each  petal  being  shaded  lighter  at  its 
base.  Each,  35c  and  50c 

OLD  GOLD  (New). — A vivid  reddish  or- 
ange with  rich  coppery  red  and  coppery 
apricot  shadings.  Long  dainty  buds  lasting 
a long  time  in  perfect  condition. 

Each  60c  and  75c 

OPHELIA  (H.  T.) — A beautiful  new  rose 
of  perfect  shape.  Creamy  white  shaded 
peach  or  apricot.  Greatly  admired  at  our 
late  rose  shows.  Each  50c  and  75c 

PAPA  GONTIER  (T.) — Vivid  cherry  red 
color,  shaded  yellow.  Prized  highly  for  its 
beautiful  pointed  buds. 

Each  35c  and  50c 

PAUL  NEYRON  (H.  P.)  — Deep,  shining 
rose;  a giant  in  size.  Each,  35c 

PERLE  DES  J ARDENS  (T.) — Beautiful, 
clear,  golden  yellow,  entirely  distinct  from 
any  other  variety.  Each  35c  and  50c 

PINK  DRUSCHKI  (H.  P.)  Heinrich 

Munch). — Immense  globular  flower  of  a beau- 
tiful silvery-pink  color.  On  account  of  its 
size  and  color  this  variety  will  soon  gain  the 
same  popularity  as  the  famous  white  Frau 
Karl  Druschki.  Each,  60c  and  75c 

PRINCE  CAMILLE  DE  ROHAN  (H.  P.)  — 

Very  dark,  rich,  velvety  crimson,  passing  to 
intense  maroon,  shaded  black;  the  best  dark 
variety.  Each,  35c  and  50c 

RATON  D OR  OR  GOLDEN  RATS  (H.  T.) 
— A gorgeous  new  golden-yellow  rose  superb. 

Each  60c  and  70c 

RH£A  REID  (H.  T.) — Dong  buds,  large 
flowers;  color,  a vivid  scarlet. 

Each  50c  and  60c 

RICHMOND  (H.  T.) — A magnificent,  rich 
scarlet-crinlson;  ever-blooming  rose. 

Each,  25c,  35c  and  50c 


ABOUT  PREPATING. — We  will  prune 
alog  prices,  but  of  course  we  can  send  lai 

LECT,  IP  TOU  SO  ORDER. 


SAFRANO  (T.) — Bright  apricot  yellow, 
tinged  orange;  beautiful  buds:  delicious  tea 
scented.  Each,  35c  and  50e 

SUNBURST  (H.  T.) — Rich  cadmium  yel- 
low, shaded  orange.  The  buds  are  very  long 
and  beautiful  form,  opening  into  a gorgeous 
colored  flower.  Each  60c  and  70c 

ULRICH  BRUNNER  (H.  P.) — Glowing 

crimson,  flamed  with  scarlet;  a good  grower 
and  free  bloomer.  Each,  25c,  35c  and  50c 
WILLOMERE  (H.  T.) — An  improvement 

upon  the  famous  Lyon  Rose,  more  vigorous, 
stronger  stems.  Long,  elegant  buds,  coral 
red  suffused  with  carmine,  opening  into  a 
large  full  flower  of  a rich  shrimp  pink, 
shaded  to  yellow  at  the  center.  Each  75c 
WRITE  MAMA.N  COCHET  (T.)— White, 
shaded  pink  on  edges  of  petals;  very  beauti- 
ful. Each,  35c  and  50c 

WHITE  KILLARNET, — Beautiful  flowers, 
elegant  buds,  delicious  fragrance. 

Each,  35c  and  50o 
WINNIE  DAVIS  (H.  T.)— Rich  apricot- 

pink,  shaded  to  flesh.  Beautifully  formed 
buds  and  flowers.  Each,  35c  and  50c 


Standard  or  Tree  Roses 

Tree  Roses  are  budded  or  grafted  on  hardy 
rose  stocks,  about  four  feet  high.  They  soon 
make  good-sized  heads,  forming  a small  tree, 
especially  desirable  for  planting  as  single 
specimens  in  back  grounds  or  rows  along 
walks  or  driveways. 

Not  all  varieties  are  obtainable,  but  order 
any  color  or  variety  you  wish,  and  we  will 
send  it  or  give  you  as  good  a substitute  in 
same  color  as  possible. 

Prices,  81.00  to  81.50  each,  according  to  size 
and  shape  of  head.  (Cannot  be  mailed.) 

Moss  Roses 

Strong  vigorous  growers,  much  admired 
for  moss-covered  buds;  hardy;  most  varie- 
ties bloom  but  once  in  a season,  but  remaig 
for  a long  time  and  very  handsome. 

Price,  35c  each 

Blanch  Moreau. — Best  pure  white. 

Chapeau  de  Napoleon. — Beautiful  pink. 

Eugene  Verdier. — Best  Red  Moss. 


Pink  Druschki 


» tops  and  mail  any  of  our  rose  bushes  at  cat- 
■,  heavier  bushes  by  express,  CHARGES  COL- 


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Climbing  Roses.  Hardy,  Large  Flowering 

The  lavish  profusion  of  bloom  on  climbing  Roses,  literally  hundreds  of  flowers  on  each 

plant,  their  beautiful  colors  and  exquisite  fragrance  render  then  unequalled  for  covering 

houses,  arbors,  pergolas,  fences  and  boundary  walls. 

CLIMBISTG  METEOR.  — Free  flowering. 

Rich,  velvety  crimson.  Each,  35c  and  50c 
CLIMBING  PAPA  GONTIER. — Splendid 

cherry-red  flowers;  strong  climbing  habit. 

Each,  50c  and  60c 

CLIMBING  RICHMOND Very  free  and 

vigorous;  bright  crimson. 

Each,  50c  and  60c 

CLIMBING  SAPRANO  (Reve  d’Or).  — A 

beautiful  saffron  yellow,  very  desirable. 

Each,  35c  and  50e 
CIiIMBING  WHITE  COCHET  — .Flowers 
white,  edged  pink,  beautiful  form  and  sub- 
stance. Strong  grower,  perpetual  bloomer. 

Each,  40c  and  50c 
CIiIMBING  WOOTTON. — Bright  red,  shad- 
ed deep  crimson;  free  flowering,  strong 
grower.  Each,  35c  and  50© 

GLOIRE  DE  DIJON  (Clb.).— Large,  frag- 
rant yellow  flowers  shaded  amber  and  car- 
mine; a magnificent  climber. 

Each,  40c  and  50c 
MADAM  ALFRED  CARRIERS  (Clb.)  — 
Extra  -large,  very  double  and  sweet,  profuse 
bloomer,  white,  tinged  pale  yellow. 

Each,  35c  and  50c 
MARECHAL  NEIE. — The  popular  fragrant 
golden  yellow  climber,  but  not  as  hardy  as 
others.  Each,  35c,  50c  and  75c 

REINS  MARIE  HENRIETTE. — Vigorous; 
flowers  large,  full;  glowing  crimson. 

Each,  35c  and  50c 
SIEVER  MOON.  — Large,  semi-double 
blooms  of  good  substance  with  golden  stam- 
ens. Fbliage  bronze  green  and  is  immune  to 
mildew.  Each,  40c  and  50c 

SHOWER  OP  GOED.  — A beautiful  new 
semi-double;  golden  yellow  flowers  in 
masses.  „ Each,  35c  and  50c 


Kaiserme 


CLIMBING  CECILS 

A rampant  climber.  Flowers 
bush  variety.  Each  35c 


the 

50c 


CLIMBING  MADAME  CAROLINE  TEST- 
OUT. — Without  doubt  the  finest  pink  climb- 
ing rose  to  diate.  Each,  40c  and  50c 

CLIMBING  KAISERIN.— Flowers  fine 
ivory  white;  a grand  addition  to  our  list. 

Each,  35c  and  50c 


. RAMBLER  OR  PILLAR  ROSES 

The  following  climbing  Roses  all  grow  vigorously,  and  are  profuse  bloomers  and  very 
hardy  anywhere.  The  flowers  are  borne  in  large  clusters.  They  all  belong  to  the  polyanthus 
class,  or  more  commonly  known  as  the  Ramblers. 

AMERICAN  PILLAR— A single-flowering 
variety  of  great  beauty.  Flowers  large  and 
a lovely  apple  blossom  pink,  white  eye  and 
yellow  stamens.  Each  35c  and  40c 

CRIMSON  RAMBLER— See  Flower  of 
Fair  Field. 

DOROTHY  PERKINS— (See  illustration). 

Flowers  in  immense  clusters,  beautiful  shell- 
pink,  very  double  with  petals  artistically 
crinkled.  Each  25c,  35c  and  40c 

FLOWERS  OP  FAIRFIELD. — A perpetual 
flowering  “Crimson  Rambler.”  The  flowers 
are  bright  scarlet  and  porduced  in  grteat 
profusion.  Each  25c,  35c  and  40c 

TAUSENDSCHON  (Thousand  Beauties). — 

Entirely  distinct.  The  individual  flowers 
are  very  large,  fully  3 inches  across,  of  a 
most  elegant  and  graceful  single.  A most 
delightful  shade  of  soft  pink,  shaded  carm- 
ine, and  produced  in  trusses  of  from  10  to 
16  flowers,  ekch  truss  a veritable  bouquet. 

It  is  a rampant  grower,  very  healthy  with 
magnificent  foliage.  Each,  25c,  35c  and  50c 

WHITE  DOROTHY. — As  its  name  indi- 
cates, it  is  a sport  from  Dorothy  Perkins, 
possessing  all  the  fine  qualities  of  that  grand 
variety,  but  Having  pure  snow-white  flowers. 

Each  25c,  35c  and  40c 

YELLOW  RAMBLER  (Aglaia).  — Strong 
grower,  profuse  bloomer. 

Each  25c,  35c  and  40c 

DOZEN  PRICES. — We  give  you  our  35c  selected  two-year-old  Bushes  at  $3.00  doz.;  our 
40c  and  50c  extra  selected  at  $4.00  doz. 


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Hardy  Flowering  Shrubs  and  Trees 


NOTE. — “D”  stands  for  Deciduous  plants  that  drop  their  leaves  in  tlie  fall.  “E”  for  Ever- 
greens that  are  not  mailable — see  prepay  instructions,  inside  front  cover. 


BERBERIS  (D)  (Barberry).— The  Barberry 
is  an  interesting  family  of  shrubs,  vary- 
ing in  size  from  3 to  6 feet  and  having 
graceful,  feathery  foliage.  Its  showy 
flowers  in  early  summer  are  succeeded 
by  bright-colored  fruit,  which  is  very 
conspicuous  in  autumn  and  early  winter. 

Thunbergli.  — A beautiful  Japan  variety  of 
dwarf  habit.  Small  foliage,  changing 
to  beautiful  red  in  autumn.  Very  de- 
sirable for  grouping. 

Each  60c  to  75c 

Vulgaris  (Common  European).  — Yellow 
flowers  in  drooping  racemes  in  early 
summer,  followed  in  autumn  by  orange- 
scarlet  fruit.  Each  50c,  60c  and  75c 

Vulgaris  Purpurea  (Pujrple). — Violet-col- 
ored foliage  and  fruit;  rich-looking  and 
very  effective  when  contrasted  with 
plants  of  lighter  foliage. 

Each  50c,  60c  and  75c 
CAME  Bill  A (E).  — Beautiful  for  the  house 
or  garden;  evergreen  foliage;  wax-like 
flowers  which  appear  about  Christmas 
indoors  or  early  spring  outside. 

Japonlca,  Double  White,  Pink  or  Bed. 
Each,  2 feet  up.  S1.25  to  $1.50;  extra  se- 
lect, $2.00  to  S3. 00. 

DEUTZIAS  (D) Their  hardihood,  fine 

habit,  luxuriant  foliage,  and  profusion 
of  attractive  flowers,  render  them  among 
the  most  beautiful  and  deservedly  the 
most  popular  of  flowering  shrubs  at  the 
present  time.  The  flowers  are  produced 
in  May  and  June. 

Price,  your  choice,  60c  to  75c  and  up. 

Crenata  PL  Pi. — Grows  4 to  6 feet  tall. 
Flowers  very  dainty  and  pretty;  white, 
tinged  rose;  very  double  and  full. 

Gracillis. — Low-growing,  compact;  cov- 
ered all  over  with  pure  white,  bell- 
shaped flowers. 

Lemoinei. — Flowers  very  large  and  pro- 
duced in  broad-based,  cone-shaped  heads 
of  from  20  to  30  flowers  each,  of  purest 
white. 

Pride  of  Rochester. — Flowers  very  double 
and  full;  pure  white,  tinged  with  blush; 
great  profusion. 


Hydrangea  Hortensia 


Plower  Spray,  Pride  of  Bochester  Deutxia. 


DAPHNE  (E). — Superb  evergreen  shrub  of 
compact  growth,  bearing  in  early  summer 
many  blush  white  flowers,  highly  per- 
fumed, and  very  lasting.  The  sweetest- 
scented  shrub  in  existence.  Hardy  only 
west  of  the  Cascades.  (Not  mailable.) 

White  or  Pink.  Each  31.00  to  31.50 

HOBBY  (E) — Hex. — Beautiful  small  specimen 
tree  for  lawn  planting.  Attractive  all  the 
year  because  of  their  broad,  glossy,  prick- 
ly leaves,  but  most  beautiful  from  No- 
vember to  April,  when  laden  with  bright 
scarlet  berries. 

English  (Aquifolia). — Budded  stock,  guar- 
anteed berry-bearing.  Well  balled  and 
carefully  packed. 

Each,  li  to  2 ft.  $2.00;  to  3 ft.  $2.50 
to  S3. 00;  specimen  plants,  4 to  5 ft. 

$5.00  to  $7.50.  Not  mailable — by  ex- 
press or  freight  charges  collect. 

HYDRANGEA  HORTENSIA  (D).— A hand- 
some half-hardy  Japanese  shrub;  most 
frequently  seen  in  tubs  and  pots,  and 
does  well  in  somewhat  sheltered  place. 
Ornamental  foliage  and  beautiful  flowers 
in  large  trusses.  (See  cut.) 

Hortensia  Bine. — Large  flowers;  clear  blue. 
Very  popular. 

75c  to  $1.00.  Specimens.  $1.50  to  $2.00 

Hortensia  White. — Pure  white;  large 
flower. 

75c  to  $1.00.  Specimens.  $1.50  to  $2.00 

Hortensia  Pink. — A beautiful  new  pink 
from  Japan.  Large,  free  flowering. 
Each  60c,  75c  and  $1.00;  extra  large  $1.50 
to  S2.00. 

Schizophragma  (Climbing  Hydrangea).—* 

(See  Climbers),  page  108. 


ABOUT  PRICES. — The  higher  prices  are  for  specimen  plants,  for  a large  display  and 
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Hardy  Flowering  Shrubs — Continued 


HYDRANGEA— Cont’d. 

Paniculata  Grandiflora. — The  grandest  as 
well  as  the  most  popular,  of  all  shrubs, 
and  hundreds  of  thousands  of  them  are 
sold  every  year;  excellent  for  hedges  or 
massing;  unsurpassed  for  the  lawn; 
blooms  in  July  and  August,  and  con- 
tinues in  bloom  for  two  or  three  months. 
The  flowers  are  massive,  cone-shaped, 
sometimes  10  inches  in  length,  and 
changing  from  the  original  pure  white 
to  pink,  and  finally  to  a beautiful  rich 
coppery  red. 

Each  35c,  50c  and  60c 
ZiZZiACS  (D) — Syringa. — Everyone  loves  the 
lilac  and  no  garden  is  complete  without 
one  or  more.  The  new  imported  grafted 
varieties  are  very  beautiful  and  produce 
magnificent  large  flowers. 

Common  White  or  Purple. 

Each  60c  to  75c;  large  specimens,  $1.00 
to  $2.00. 

Imported  Budded  Varieties.  — Your  selec- 
tion following  named  varieties,  3 to  4- 
year-old  select  plants,  3 to  4 feet  and 
up,  $1.00  to  $1.25;  specimens,  4 to  6 feet, 
well  branched,  $1.50  to  $2.00. 

Charles  X (Single). — A strong,  rapid  grow- 
er; leaves  dark  and  shining;  trusses 
large  and  rather  loose;  color  rosy  purple. 

Marie  LeGraye  (Single). — Beautiful 
creamy  white  flowers  of  immense  size. 

Souvenir  de  Louis  Spaeth  (Single) Im- 

mense trusses  of  a deep  dark  red. 

Mme.  Lemoine  (Double). — Pine  double 
white  variety;  very  fragrant. 

Michael  Buchner  (Double). — The  best  pale 
lilac  or  lavender. 

President  Grevy  (Double). — Long  trusses; 

double;  beautiful  blue  rosy  lilac  or  pur- 
ple. 

MAHONIA  AQUXLF OLIA  (E) — O r • g o a 

Grape. — Native  of  Oregon,  and  our  state 
flower.  Very  valuable  and  desirable  on 
account  of  its  beautiful  foliage  and 
clusters  of  yellow  flowers  in  spring, 
followed  by  blue-black  berries. 

Choice  plants,  nursery  grown,  Each  50c 
to  75c;  large,  $1.00  to  $1.50. 


MAPLE  (D) — Acer  Japonica — Japanese.— 

A beautiful  class  of  low-growing,  shrub- 
like trees,  having  brilliant  colored 
leaves,  which  retain  their  brightnetm 
from  spring  until  fall.  Nothing  finer 
than  these  can  be  had  for  planting, 
either  in  groups  or  singly  on  the  lawn. 
Price:  Any  of  the  following  varieties  of 

Japanese  Maples,  choice  plants,  $1.25  to 
$1.50;  specimen  plants,  $2.00  to  $3.00. 

Atropurpureum. — Deep  maroon,  palmate 
leaf. 

A.  Atropurpuream  Variegatum. — Brlgfct 

crimson,  with  deep  maroon  variegation, 
A.  Atropurpureum,  Dissectum. — Deep  m»- 
room,  richly  fringed,  thread-like  leaflets. 
A.  Osaka-Zuki. — Light  maroon,  changing 
to  blood  red  in  fall;  palmate  leaf. 

A.  Scolopendrifolum  Rubrum. — Dark  red 
fine,  ribbon-like  leaflets? 

PRIVET — (Evergreen). — One  of  the  best 
hedge  plants;  has  small,  pointed,  ever- 
green leaves;  grows  rapidly  and  com- 
pactly; stands  severe  pruning,  and  can 
be  kept  in  fine  shape  with  little  care. 
(See  cut.) 

1-year-old  plants,  12  inches  up,  per  50, 
$2.00;  per  100,  $3.50;  2-year-old  plants, 
24  inches  up,  per  50  $4.00;  per  100  $6.00. 


QUINCE  (D)—  Cydonia. 

Japonica  (Japan  Quince). — Popular  shrub, 
which  blooms  profusely  in  early  spring; 
flowers  dazzling  scarlet;  makes  an  ex- 
cellent hedge.  Each  50c,  60c  and  75c 


SHADE  TREES. — We  have  thousands  of  all  kinds  of  shade  trees  for  street  and  park  plant- 
ing. Evergreens,  etc.,  descriptive  list  on  request. 


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RHODODENDRONS  (E).— This,  wherever 
known,  is  universally  acknowledged  to 
be  the  most  showy,  magnificent,  hardy 
evergreen  shrub  that  grows. 

The  broad,  thick,  evergreen  foliage  with 
its  glossy  richness,  would  alone  entitle 
it  to  a place  foremost  in  the  rank  of 
evergreen  shrubs,  but  when,  in  May  and 
June,  this  mass  of  luxuriant  foliage  is 
almost  hidden  by  the  magnificent  array 
of  beautiful  flowers  in  all  colors  from 
white  to  purple,  the  effect  is  simply 
grand.  We  import  from  Holland  the 
choicest  and  best-named  varieties. 

Choice  Named  Varieties.  — Strong  and 
bushy,  well  set  with  flower  buds  that 
will  flower  nicely  the  first  year;  your 
selection  of  colors  in  White,  Pink.  Bose, 
bright  or  dark  Bed,  Lavender,  Bosy,  Li- 
lac or  Purple. 

PRICES: — Freight  or  express  only  charges 
collect  (not  mailable).  Two  foot  plants 
$1.50  each;  select,  $2.00  each;  extra  se- 
lect, $2.50  each;  extra  large  specimens, 
$3.00  to  $5.00  each. 

SFXREAS  (D).  — Graceful  shrubs,  everyone 
should  plant.  They  are  of  the  easiest 
culture,  and  very  desirable  in  collec- 
tions. All  the  Spireas  bloom  with  a 
riotous  extravagance  which  makes  them 
quite  striking.  Their  individual  style, 
color  and  habits  of  growth  differ  so 
markedly,  that  a collection  of  varieties 
will  ensure  bloom  the  entire  season. 

Anthony  Waterer  (Bumalda).  — Covered 
nearly  the  whole  growing  season  with 
large  umbels  of  deep  crimson  flowers. 

Each  75c 

Prunifolia  (Bridal  Wreath.) — Slender,  erect 
ingrowing  variety,  bearing  very  early  in 
the  spring,  small  double  white  flowers 
the  entire  length  of  its  branches;  very 
graceful  habit.  Each  50c  to  75c 

Tan  Houttei. — The  grandest  of  all  the  Spi- 
reas. It  is  a beautiful  ornament  for  the 
lawn  at  any  season,  but  when  in  flower 
it  is  a complete  fountain  of  white  bloom, 
the  foliage  hardly  showing;  perfectly 
hardy  and  an  early  bloomer.  (See  cut.) 

Each  50c  to  75c 


Spirea  Van  Houtte. 


Thunbergii. — Of  graceful  habit;  the 

branches  are  slender  and  somewhat 
drooping;  foliage  in  autumn  changes  to 
bright  red  and  orange;  flowers  in  feath- 
ery masses,  white,  appearing  early. 

Each  50c  to  60c 


SNOWBALL  (D) — Virbumum. 

Sterilis  (Common  Snowball).  — Blooms  In 
latter  part  of  May.  Flowers  pure  white, 
large  balls.  Every  one  should  plant  a 
Snowball. 

3 to  4 ft.  each  50c  to  75c;  extra  choice 

plants,  $1.00  to  SI. 25. 


Plicatum  (Japanese  Snowball). — One  of  the 

most  charming  hardy  flowering  shrubs 
in  existence;  bears  great  wreaths  and 
clusters  of  pure  white  globular  masses 
of  flowers;  covered  with  bloom  for 
weeks  in  the  spring;  grows  4 to  6 feet 
high;  entirelv  hardy. 

2 ft.,  60c  to  75c;  2 to  3 ft..  $1.00  to  S1.25 


Viburnum  Plicatum — Japanese  Snowball. 

OTHER  NURSERY  STOCK. — We  have  all  kinds  of  Shade  and  Ornamental  Trees  and 
Shrubs,  Evergreens,  etc.  Descriptive  list  on  request. 


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WEXGEX.A  (D)  — (Diervilla). — Beautiful 
shrubs  that  bloom  in  May,  June  and  July. 
The  beautiful  trumpet-shaped  flowers 
are  produced  in  so  great  profusion  as  to 
almost  entirely  hide  the  foliage.  They 
are  very  desirable  for  the  border  or 
grouping,  and  as  specimen  plants. 
Prices:  Following  kinds,  Each  40c  to  60c; 
extra  large  plants,  75c  to  $1.00. 

Candida. — Beautiful  white  flowers;  a con- 
tinuous and  profuse  bloomer;  very 
hardy. 

Bosea. — Lovely  large,  rose-colored  flowers, 
borne  in  such  profusion  that  the  whole 
bush  appears  a mass  of  rosy  bloom. 

WAXiNXJTS  (D). 

English- — Nut-bearing,  second-generation 

stock,  not  grafted. 

Prices:  Each  4 to  5 ft.  60c;  6 to  8 ft. 

75c  to  $1.00;  8 to  9 ft.  $1.25. 

Grafted  Stock. — This  year  we  are  pre- 
pared to  supply  you  with  Oregon  grown 
trees  that  are  extra  sleet  and  ESPE- 
CIALLY FINE  ROOTED,  much  superior 
to  the  California  trees  on  account  of 
the  fine  growth  of  strong  fibrous  roots. 
The  stock  we  offer  is  Voorman’s  fa- 
mous Franquette  grafted  on  California 
black  walnut  roots. 

Prices:  4 to  6 ft.  $1.25;  6 to, 7 ft.  $1.50; 

8 to  9 ft.  $2.00. 

YUCCA  (E). — Adam’s  Needle. 

A stately  foliage  and  flowering  plant 
equally  imposing  in  solitary  or  group 
plantings,  always  conspicuous.  The 
broad  sword-like  foliage  is  evergreen; 
while  midsummer  shows  great  erect 
branching  stems  bearing  a showy  dis- 
play of  pendant,  creamy-white  bells. 
Prices:  Small  plants,  8 to  10  in.,  25c 

each;  2-year  and  up  35c  to  50c;  18  to  24 
in.  75c  to  $1.50;  specimen  plants,  $1.50 
to  $2.50. 


Yucca  Plant,  in  Bloom. 


Beautiful  Hardy  Climbing  Vines 


CIiEMATIS  (Virgin’s  Bower)  No  hardy  flow- 
ering climbing  vine  excels  in  beauty  and 
effectiveness  the  finer  sorts  of  Clematis. 
As  a climber  for  the  Veranda,  a screen  for 
fences,  for  pillars  along  the  garden  walks, 
for  training  on  walls  or  arbors  or  in  masses 
on  rockwork,  it  has  no  rival  among  strong 
growing  blossoming  plants.  The  Clematis 
should  be  grown  in  rich,  deep,  sandy  loam 
and  well  mulched  with  rotten  manure  in 
winter.  The  richest  sheets  of  bloom  and 
largest  flowers  are  obtained  where  it  has 
partial  shade  and  a liberal  supply  of  water 
at  the  roots. 

Paniculata  (New  Sweet-Scented  Japan  Clem- 
atis).— -Of  very  rapid  growth  quickly  cov- 
ering trellises  and  arbors  with  handsome, 
clean,  glossy,  green  foliage.  The  flowers 
are  of  small  size,  pure  white,  borne  in  pro- 
fusion in  September  and  October,  and  of  a 
most  delicious-  and  penetrating  fragrance. 
Choice  plants  35c;  large  2 to  3-year-old 
plants  50c  to  75c  each. 

C.  Montana. — A hardy  rapid  grower,  flowers 
snow  white,  fragrant  and  freely  produced 
in  May  and  June. 

Strong  plants,  60c  to  75c 

Montana  Rubens. — New,  same  as  above,  ex- 

. c,ept  in  color,  which  is  of  a pleasing  shade 
of  soft  rosy  red.  Each  75c 


Clematis  Paniculata. 


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“MAKE  EM  HOP.” — If  you  will  mix  a cup  full  of  Wonder  Fertilizer  with  5 lbs.  “C-M  ' 
and  work  both  thoroughly  into  the  soil  around  your  climbers  you  will  get  wonderful  growth 
and  lovely  flowers.  See  pages  3S-39. 


CLEMATIS 

CONTINUED 

Large  Flowered 


These  bear  large  and 
beautiful  flowers  of  va- 
rious shades  of  color 
through  the  latter  part 
of  the  summer  and 
early  fall.  The  follow- 
ing varieties  are  the 
very  best  and  our  plants 
are  all  two  years  old. 


CAUTION. — In  planting  Clematis  dig  a large  hole  and  spread  the  roots  out 
very  carefully  and  cover  crown  of  plant  about  four  inches.  Keep  watered  if 
set  close  to  a dry  wall. 


AMPELOPSIS 


Veitchi  (Boston  Ivy.  or  Japan  Ivy). — The 

most  popular  and  desirable  climbing 
plant  for  covering  brick,  stone  or  ce- 
ment walls,  etc.;  when  it  becomes  es- 
tablished at  the  root  it  is  of  very  rapid 
growth  and  clings  to  the  smoothest  sur- 
face. The  foliage  is  of  a rich  olive 
green  during  the  summere,  changing  to 
various  shades  of  bright  crimson  and 
scarlet  in  the  fall.  In  planting  cut  back 
to  within  6 inches  of  the  ground,  so  that 
the  new  growth  may  cling  to  the  wall 
from  the  bottom  up. 

Strong  plants.  35c;  extra  strong  50c 


Quinquifolia  (Virginia  Creeper,  or  Ameri- 
can Ivy). — This  well-known  climber  is 
one  of  the  best  and  quickest  growing 
varieties  for  covering  trees,  trellises,  ar- 
bors. etc.:  its  large,  deep  green  foliage 
assumes  brilliant  shades  of  yellow,  crim- 
son and  scarlet  in  the  falL 

Strong  plants  35c;  extra  strong  50c 

Engelmanni. — Very  much  like  the  above’ 
but  on  a rough  surface  it  will  cling 
without  support  in  the  same  way  as  the 
Veitchi. 

Strong  plants  35c;  extra  strong  50c 


PRICES  # 

Tour  choice  of  the  following  strong  field 
grown  roots,  75c  each;  3 for  S2.00;  postpaid. 

Lawsoniana  (No.  1)— The  best  light  blue  or 
lavender. 

Ville  de  Lyon  Xo.  2> — The  best  bright  red; 

equal  to  Jackmanii  in  size. 

Henryi  (No.  3) — Fine,  large,  creamy  white 
flowers.  A fine  strong  grower. 

Jackmanii  (No.  4) — Intense  violet  purple: 
most  popular  variety7. 

Duchess  of  Edinburgh.  — A free-flowering 
double  white  variety;  very  fragrant. 


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Hardy  Climbing  Vines — Continued 


Trumpet  Vine  (Bignonia). 


CLIMBING  HYDRANGEA 

Schizophragma. — This  bears  large  panicles 
or  trusses  of  flowers,  which  resemble  a 
white  Hydrangea.  It  clings  'readily  to 
any  rough  surface  or  wall,  flowering 
freely  during  July  and  August. 

Large  imported  plants  $1.00  each;  pre* 
paid  $1.35. 

HONEYSUCKLE 

A beautiful  climber,  rapid  grower  and 
very  desirable;  flowers  very  fragrant, 
and  produced  in  great  profusion^ 

Your  choice  of  the  following,  50c  each; 
extra  strong  60c  to  75c. 

Halleana. — Very  popular;  almost  evergreen; 
profuse  bloomer;  flowers  white,  passing 
#to  yellow. 

Belgica  (Monthly  Fragrant). — Flowers  are 
large;  color  red  and  yellow. 

Sempervirens  (Scarlet  Trumpet  Honey- 
suckle).— Flowers  of  a bright  scarlet. 

Flava  (Yellow  Trumpet). — A choice  but 
scarce  species,  with  bright  yellow  flow- 
ers. 

IVY  EVERGREEN 

Common  English. — Thick,  leathery,  ever- 
green leaves;  strong  grower. 

Good  roots,  each  15c  to  25c;  large  50c 

WISTARIA 

A rapid,  hardy  climber  that  will  grow  to 
a height  of  50  feet  or  more.  The  fine 
foliage  and  flowers  are  produced  early 
in  the  season  and  come  in  magnificent 
clusters.  One  of  the  most  desirable  and 
showy  climbers  we  know  of. 

Multijuga.  — This  valuable  new  Wistaria 
was  introduced  from  Japan  and  produces 
magnificent  racemes  of  lovely  flowers, 
often  measuring  18  to  24  inches  in 
length. 

WHITE  OR  PURPLE— budded  stock 
from  Japan  $1.00  to  $1.50;  extra  large 
and  strong  $2.00  to  $2.50. 

American  Grown. — 2-year,  75c. 

Sinensis. — Lovely  panicles  of  flowers,  pro- 
duced in  the  most  wonderful  profusion. 
WHITE  OR  PURPLE,  strong,  2-year 
vines  75c;  extra  heavy  $1.00  to  $1.50 
each. 


JASMINE 

Graceful,  pretty  flowers  with  fine  foliage, 
clean,  neat,  attractive  and  hardy. 

Each  50c  to  60c 

TRUMPET  VINE — Bignonia 

For  covering  unsightly  places  trellises, 
rockwork  or  wherever  a showy-flowering 
vine  is  desired,  the  Bignonias  will  be 
found  very  useful.  The  flowers  are 
large,  attractive  and  borne  profusely 
when  the  plants  attain  a fair  size. 


Strong  plants,  each  50c  to  75c 


Wistaria  Vine  in  Bloom 


Important. — When  planting  Clemantis  and  other  vines  be  sure  you  spread  out  the  mat  of 
fine  roots  so  that  the  soil  comes  in  contact  with  all  of  them,  otherwise  they  will  dry  out 
and  die.  Be  very  careful  with  Clemantis  especially.  Use  “Wonder”  and  “C-M,”  pages  38-39. 


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FRUIT  TREES,  BUSHES,  VINES  AND  PLANTS 

We  are  making  a specialty  of  select  fruit  stock.  This  branch  of  our  business  has  made 
Immense  growth.  Our  manager  has  been  in  this  line  of  work  in  Oregon  for  over  20  years. 
Aside  from  large  stocks  grown  for  us  on  contract,  we  are  in  close  touch  with  the  largest, 
most  reliable  and  careful  growers.  We  know  where  the  best  stock  is  produced. 

We  again  call  your  attention  to  the  fact  that  we  are  catering  to  the  “Particular  Planter,” 
who  wants  ‘High  Quality,’’  and  is  willing  to  pay  a price  necessary  to  secure  it.  Any  sensi- 
ble person  knows  that  'Highest  Quality”  in  stock  of  any  kind  is  more  expensive  to  produce 
than  common,  and  therefore  is  worth  more.  Our  prices  are  low,  quality  considered. 

QT’nPgrnTr|viTmT/\Y  If  the  varieties  of  the  tree  ordered  cannot  be  supplied  or  bought 
oUlJOlll  U locally,  others  equally  as  good  and  correctly  labeled  will  be 

substituted,  unless  otherwise  ordered. 


Other  Varieties. — On  this  and  the  following 
pages  you  will  note  that  we  give  full  descrip- 
tion of  only  a few  varieties  under  each  head- 
ing. These,  we  believe,  are  the  best  for  gen- 
eral or  home  planting,  and  you  will  not  miss 
it  by  selecting  them.  We,  however,  will  try 
and  secure  for  you  any  variety  grown  in  the 
West. 

APPLES 


Unless  otherwise  priced  Each  Doz. 

One  year  old,  3 to  4 feet S .20  S2.00 

One  year  old.  4 to  6 feet 25  2.50 

Two  year  old,  branched .30  3.00 

Selected.  2 to  3 year 35c  to  50c 


Write  for  our  low  price  by  100  or  1000. 

^ SUMMER  VARIETIES. 

RED  ASTRACHAN.  Medium,  deep  crimson. 

flesh  white,  moderately  juicy,  with  an 
agreeable  rich  acid  flavor;  very  productive. 

YELLOW  TRANSPARENT.  Medium  size, 

roundish,  slightly  conical;  skin  pale  yel- 
low, flesh  tender,  juicy,  sub-acid;  good 

AUTUMN  VARIETIES. 

"GRAVE  IT  ST EOT.  Large,  beautiful  yellow, 
dashed  with  deep  red  and  orange;  tender 
and  crisp,  with  a highly  aromatic  flavor; 
tree  very  vigorous;  very  popular  sort. 

RING  OP  TOMKINS  COUNTY.  Very  large, 
globular;  yellowish,  shaded  with  red;  flesh 
yellowish,  rather  coarse,  juicy,  rich  flavor. 

WEALTHY.  Medium,  whitish  yellow,  shad- 
ed with  deep  red;  flesh  white,  tender  and 
juicy. 

WINTER  VARIETIES 

♦BALD WIN.  Large,  rounded;  deep,  bright 
red:  very  productive;  one  of  the  best  and 
most  popular  winter  apples. 

DELICIOUS.  A splendid  apple;  coming  into 
prominence  rapidly.  Tree  vigorous  and 
hardy  and  the  fruit  equals  the  name  in 
every  respect.  Fine  for  market  and  home 
use;  late;  keeps  till  April 

NORTHERN  SPY.  Large,  round,  greenish- 
yellow.  stripes  of  purplish  red;  flesh  white, 
juicy,  brisk  sub-acid;  valuable  for  market 
and  cooking. 

ORTLEY  (White  Bellflower).  Fruit  medium 
to  large,  yellow;  sometimes  with  a sunny 
cheek;  flesh  white,  fine-grained,  tender, 
juicy,  sub-acid. 


WINTER  VARIETIES — Contined. 

SPITZENBERG.  Large,  oblong,  yellowish 

ground  with  broken  stripes  of  bright  red; 
flesh  yellow,  juicy  with  a delicious  rich 
flavor  . 

WINTER  BANANA.  Winter;  yellow;  blush 
cheek;  sub-acid;  medium  size;  a good  keep- 
er; a handsome  apple;  fine  flavor,  tender 
and  delicious. 

YELLOW  NEWTOWN  PIPPIN.  Large,  skin 

smooth,  golden  yellow;  flesh  firm,  crisp, 
juicy;  one  of  the  standard  varieties. 

ARKANSAS  BLACK.  Dark  maroon;  long 
keeper;  good. 

GRIMES’  GOLDEN.  Of  the  highest  quality; 
large,  yellow. 

JONATHAN.  Yellow,  covered  with  red 

stripes. 

RHODE  ISLAND  GREENING.  Greenish  yel- 
low; large. 

ROME  BEAUTY.  Large,  yellow,  shaded 

bright  red. 

WINE  SAP.  Yellow  ground,  streaked  with 

red. 


NOTE — 1917  STOCK. — On  account  of  the  very  dry  grimmer  most  fruit  trees  and  bushes 
did  not  make  their  usual  tall  growth.  However,  the  “root  growth"  was  good  and  they  “cured 
up”  in  excellent  condition;  but  don't  expect  as  large  stock  as  usual. 


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CRAB  APPLES 

Prices  the  same  as  Apples  on  page  109. 

GIBBS. — Of  superior  merit.  Large  sire,  flat- 

tened  on  both  ends.  Color,  orange;  flesh,  Yellow  Siberian. — Fruit  small,  golden  yellow, 
yellow;  juicy  and  good.  Productive  annual 

bearer.  FLORENCE. — Size  medium,  red  striped,  ear- 

ly  bearer;  bearing  full  crop  each  year;  tree 

TRANSCENDENT. — Fruit  very  large,  skin  immensely  productive;  juicy  and  crisp, 
yellow,  striped  with  red;  the  best  of  its 

class  for  cider.  Hyslop.— Large,  dark  crimson;  popular. 


APRICOTS 

• .1  *•  • ' r\  ■ ■ . • ' - . y ‘ X . • v : . 


Unless  otherwise  priced  Each  Doz. 

1- year-old,  4 to  6 feet 30  3.00 

2- year-old  $0.35  $3.50 

Selected 50 


MOORPARK. — Very  large,  yellowish-green; 
brownish  red  on  the  sunny  side;  flesh 
bright  orange;  fine  for  canning  and  dry- 
ing; freestone. 


LEWIS. — One  of  the  largest  apricots  known; 
handsome  in  appearance;  flavor  excellent. 
If  you  have  room  for  only  one  apricot  tree, 
plant  the  Lewis. 

Price,  1-year  60c;  2-year  75c 
/-Royal. — Above  medium  size;  sweet,  rich  and 
juicy. 

/>Tilton.- — Large,  rich  color,  high  flavor;  very 
productive. 


Manning,  Ore.,  Feb.  11,  1917. 
Routledge  Seed  & Floral  Co., 

Gentlemen:  The  “ Clark  Seedling”  Strawber- 

ries we  got  from  you  last  spring  look  splendid 
this  year. 

Yours  truly, 

WM.  L.  SGARTH. 


Mt.  Angel,  Ore.,  Feb.  19,  1917. 
Routledge  Seed  & Floral  Co., 

Gentlemen:  We  received  the  bundle  of  trees 

and  are  very  much  pledsed  with  them.  They 
are  nice  trees. 

Yours  respectfully, 

VOLNA  J.  WHITE. 


CHERRIES 

Unless  otherwise  priced  Each  Doz. 

1-year-old,  3 to  4 feet $0.40  $4.00 

1- year-’old,  4 to  6 feet 50  5.00 

2- year-old,  branched  75  7.50 

Selected,  2 to  3 year 1.00  to  1.25 

Write  for  our  low  prices  by  100  or  1000. 

BING. — Originated  in  Oregon;  fruit  large, 
dark  brown  or  black;  very  fine;  late;  a 
good  shipping  variety. 

KENTISH  (Xarly  Richmond). — Light  red. 
juicy;  one  of  the  best  acid  cherries  and 
unsurpassed  for  cooking  purposes;  very 
productive. 

LAMBERT. — Fruit  of  largest  size  and  of  fine 
quality;  color  deep,  rich  red;  flesh  firm 
and  of  fine  flavor;  a fine  market  variety; 
ripens  two  weeks  later  than  Royal  Ann. 

MAY  DUKE. — Large,  rich,  dark  red;  flesh 
tender,  juicy,  and  sub-acid;  an  excellent 
variety,  and  one  of  the  earliest  of  its  class. 

MONTMORENCY. — A beautiful,  large,  red, 
acid  cherry;  larger  and  finer  than  Early 
Richmond,  and  fully  ten  days  later.  Being 
extraordinarily  prolific  and  very  hardy,  it 
can  be  recommended  as  a variety  of  great 
value.  Valuable  for  canning  and  preserv- 
ing. A free  grower. 


LATE  DUKE.— -Large, 
cellent;  sub-acid. 


light  red;  late  and  ex- 


MILLERS  LATE. — This  new  cherry  resem- 
bles the  Late  Duke  in  color,  shape  and 
flavor,  but  it  is  a larger  and  later  variety, 
which  makes  it  very  valuable  and  desirable. 

ROYAL  ANN  (Napoleon  Bigarreau). — A mag- 
nificent cherry  of  the  largest  size;  pale  yel- 
low, becoming  amber  in  the  shade;  richly 
dotted  and  spotted  with  deep  red,  and  with 
a bright  red  cheek;  flesh  very  firm,  juicy 
and  sweet;  tree  a rapid  grower  and  im- 
mense bearer. 


QUINCE 

1-year-old  Each  35c  to  50c  PINEAPPLE.— The  fruit  in  form  and  size 


2-year-old,  branched  50c  to  60c 

Extra  Select  75c 


CHAMPION. — Large,  yellow;  flesh  cooks 
very  tender;  flavor  is  most  delicious; 
more  productive  than  the  ©range,  ripening 
two  weeks  later. 


resembles  the  Orange  Quince.  but  is 
smoother  and  more  globular.  Makes  a su- 
perior jelly.  Can  be  eaten  raw,  and  is 
said  to  cook  as  tender  in  five  minutes  as 
the  best  cooking  apple,  possessing  a most 
exquisite  and  delicious  flavor,  not  equaled 
by  any  other  quince. 


RAISE  CLEAN,  PERFECT  FRUIT  BY  SPRAYING— Don’t  let  the  bugs  get 
started.  SPRAY  EARLY.  We  offer  you  a complete  line  of  insecticides  and  sprayers 
at  low  prices,  pages  126  to  130. 


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PEARS 


Unless  otherwise  priced  Each  Dox. 

One  year  old,  3 to  4 feet $ .35  $3.50 

One  year  old,  4 to  6 feet 40  4.00 

Two  year,  branched 50  5.00 

Selected  two  year  50c  to  75c 


SUMMER  VARIETIES 
BARTLETT. — Large,  skin  thin,  clear,  lem- 
on yellow,  with  soft  blush  on  the  sunny 
side;  flesh  white,  buttery,  very  juicy  and 
highly  flavored;  the  best  summer  pear  in 
existence. 

CLAPP’S  PAVORITE.— Fine  - grained  and 

melting. 

8ECKEL. — Rich  and  highly  flavored;  its 
highly  concentrated,  spicy,  honey  flavor 
is  unequaled;  skin  brownish  green,  russet 
brown  cheek;  flesh  whitish,  buttery  and 
melting. 

AUTUMN  AND  WINTER  VARIETIES 
FLEMISH  BEAUTY. — Large,  juicy,  rich, 

very  hardy,  productive  and  profitable. 
September-October. 

BEURRE  CLAIR  GEAU.  — Large,  yellow, 
shaded  with  orange  and  crimson;  covered 
with  russet  dots;  flesh  yellowish,  buttery, 
juicy;  October-November. 

BEURRE  D 'ANJOU. — A large,  fine  pear, 

buttery  and  melting,  with  sprightly,  vinous 
flavor;  tree  a fine  grower  and  good  bearer; 
one  of  the  very  best;  October- January. 

COMICE. — A splendid  commercial  variety, 

being  of  fine  size;  good  appearance;  ships 
well;  October. 


PALL  BUTTER. — Favorite  fall  pear;  yel- 
low, smooth  and  juicy;  September. 


Marshfield,  Ore..  March  12,  1917. 
Routledge  Seed  & Floral  Co., 

Gentlemen : Received  the  order  of  Fruit  and 

Berry  Plants  in  fine  shape.  Was  very  much 
pleased  with  them. 

MRS.  FRAXKIE  LATTISS. 


Bartlett. 


WINTER  BARTLETT. — Originated  in  Eu- 
gene, Oregon.  Fruit  large,  closely  resem- 
bling the  famous  Bartlett  in  shape  and 
appearance,  but  ripening  considerably 
later;  tender,  juicy  and  melting  and  with 
a most  pleasing  flavor. 

WINTER  NELLIS. — Medium;  skin  yellow- 
ish green,  dotted  with  gray  russet;  flesh 
yellowish  white;  fine  grained  and  abound- 
ing with  juice  of  a rich  saccharine,  aro- 
matic flavor;  especially  adapted  to  this 
valley,  producing  large  crops  every  year; 
an  excellent  shipper  and  good  keeper;  Xo- 
vember-December. 


PRUNES 


Unless  otherwise  priced  Each  Doz. 

1 year  old,  3 to  4 feet S .25  S2.50 

1 year  old,  4 to  6 feet 30  3.00 

2 year  old,  branched 35  3.50 

Selected  2 year  old  50c  to  60c 


Write  for  our  low  prices  by  100  or  1000. 

GIANT. — New;  of  immense  size,  dark  crim- 
son on  yellow  ground:  good  yielder;  flesh 
firm,  rich,  sweet,  delicious;  good  shipper. 

HUNGARIAN. — Very  large,  dark  red;  juicy 
and  sweet. 

ITALIAN  (Fallenberg). — Medium,  oval,  tap- 
ering at  both  ends;  dark  purple;  flesh 
greenish  yellow;  separates  freely  from  the 
stone;  best  for  drying. 

PETITE  (French). — Small  size,  egg-shaped; 
violet  purple;  sweet,  rich  and  sugary;  very 
productive;  standard  for  drying. 

SUGAR. — Tree  vigorous  grower;  early 
bearer;  fruit  ripens  earlier  than  the 
French;  is  four  times  as  large  and  dries 
in  half  the  time;  flesh  tender  and  rich  in 
sugar;  color  dark  purple;  August. 


SPRAY  PUMPS— We  carry  in  stock  a complete  and  up-to-date  line  of  hand,  bucket 
and  barrel  spray  pumps — see  pages  128  to  129. 


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PEACHES 


Unless  otherwise  priced 

Each 

Doz. 

1 year  old,  3 to  4 feet 

......  $ .20 

$2.00 

1 year  old,  4 to  6 feet.  . . 

25 

2.50 

2 year  old,  branched 

35 

3.50 

Selected  2 year  old 

40C 

to  50c 

Write  for  our  low  prices  by  100  or  1000. 


EARLY  CRAWFORD. — Very  large,  yellow; 
with  red  cheek;  flesh  sweet  and.  excellent; 
our  most  popular  peach  for  table  and  can- 
ning; freestone. 

ALBERTA. — Very  large,  bright  yellow,  red 
cheek;  flesh  yellow,  juicy,  sweet;  regular 
bearer;  fruit  very  showy  and  perfect;  free- 
stone; early. 

EARLY  CHARLOTTE. — An  improved  seed- 
ling from  Early  Crawford,  originated  at 
Salem,  Ore.  This  remarkable  peach  suc- 
ceeds in  Oregon,  where  many  other  varie- 
ties fail.  Flesh  yellow,  melting  and  juicy, 
with  a rich  and  excellent  flavor;  free- 
stone; ripens  ten  days  after  Crawford’s 
Early. 

LATE  CRAWFORD. — Very  large,  roundish; 
yellow,  with  dark  red  cheeks;  flesh  deep 
yellow,  juicy  and  melting;  flavor  rich  and 
excellent;  very  popular;  valuable  for  can-fi- 
ning and  drying;  freestone;  September. 


HALE’S  EARLY. — Skin  greenish  white,  red 
cheek,,  flesh  white;  juicy  and  sweet;  semi- 
freestone; very  early  and  good. 

MUIR. — Large,  pale  yellow,  very  firm  and 
sweet;  best  for  drying;  freestone;  August. 


GOLDEN  CLING. — Good  size,  round;  skin 
yellow;  flesh  fine-grained,  firm,  rich  and 
sugary;  clear  yellow  to  the  pit,  which  is 
very  small;  clingstone. 


SALWAY. — Creamy  yellow,  red  cheek;  flesh 
deep  yellow,  red  at  the  pit;  rich  and 
sweet;  a standard  late  peach;  freestone. 


PLUMS 


Unless  otherwise  priced  Each  Doz. 

One  year  old,  3 to  4 feet $ .25  $2.50 

One  year  old,  4 to  6 feet 30  3.00 

Two  year  old,  branched 35  3.50 

Selected,  2 to  3 years  50c  to  60c 


Write  for  our  low  prices  by  100  or  1000. 


BURBANK. — Largest  and  handsomest  of  the 
new  plums;  perfectly  hardy,  free  from 
disease;  juicy,  tender  and  sweet;  ripens 
early  July;  as  fine  eating  as  a peach; 
freestone;  should  be  in  every  collection. 

COE’S  GOLDEN  DROP. — Large  and  hand- 
some; light  yellow;  firm,  rich,  sweet;  one 
of  the  best  of  late  plums;  last  of  Septem- 
ber. 

COLUMBIA  (Shippers’  Pride). — Largest  size, 
nearly  globular;  brownish  purple;  rich, 
sugary,  freestone;  August. 

GREEN  GAGE. — Small,  round;  flesh  pale 
green,  melting  and  juicy;  freestone;  Au- 
gust. 

PEACH. — Very  large;  skin  brownish-red, 
slightly  coarse-grained,  but  juicy;  free- 
stone; very  poular  as  a home  and  market 
variety;  August. 


DAMSON.  Small,  oval;  skin  purple;  flesh 
melting,  rather  tart;  September 

YELLOW  EGG.  Very  large,  skin  of  a deep 
golden  color,  but  rather  acid;  excellent  for 
cooking;  very  showy;  August. 

MAYNARD — Originated  by  Luther  Burbank. 
Very  large,  nearly  round,  flattened  at  ends. 
Of  richest  crimson-purple,  deepening  to 
royal  damask.  Tree  hardy,  vigorous  and 
compact  grower;  bears  immense  crops 
while  very  young;  never  fails;  flesh  firm, 
even  when  dead  ripe,  but  melting  and  juicy 
with  a delciousness  indescribable;  July. 

Price  75c;  selected,  $1.00 

/ 

SATSUMA  (Blood  Plum).  Japanese  variety. 
Quite  popular,  large  dark  red  from  skin  to 
pit,  which  is  small,  firm  and  juicy;  tree 
productive.  Early  July. 


NECTARINES  ALMONDS 

Prices — 4 to  6 feet,  each  40c;  doz.,  $4.00.  Almonds  can  be  grown  successfully  in 

most  sections  of  Oregon  and  Washington, 
BOSTON. — Large,  deep  yellow  bright  blush;  and  are  attracting  much  attention  from 

flesh  yellow;  very  rich  and  luscious.  Best  commercial  orchardists.  Select  Trees,  4 to 

for  Oregon;  August.  5 feet,  each  35c  to  50c. 

_ A I.  X.  L.  A vigorous  grower  and  sure  crop- 
EA?“r\,  VIOLET.  — - Medium;  skin  pale,  per,  producing  nuts  of  large  size  and  hand- 

shaded  violet;  fresh  white;  good;  July.  some  appearance;  shell  thin;  most  popular. 


SAVE  SUGAR  AND  GLASS  JARS — Make  money  by  drying  your  surplus  fruit  and 
vegetables  in  an  OAKES  SANITARY  EVAPORATOR.  See  page  123. 


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Oregon  Champion 


GOOSEBERRIES 


DOWNING. — Large,  light  green;  soft,  Juicy 
and  good.  Vigorous  and  very  productive. 


Unless 

otherwise  priced 

Each 

12 

100 

1 year 

old  

.$  .15 

$1.00 

$8.50 

2 year 

old  

.20 

1.50 

10.00 

Extra 

Selected  

. . .25 

2.50 

Write  for  our  low  price  per  1000. 


BED  JACKET  (Josselyn). — Of  large  size, 
smooth,  prolific  and  hardy;  of  best  qual- 
ity  • a wonderful  cropper,  with  brigntf 
clean,  healthy  foliage. 

Prices:  1-year  each.  20c;  per  doz.  $1.50 
2-vear  each  25c;  per  doz.  $2.25 


OREGON  CHAMPION. — Berries  large,  round 
and  pale  green;  fine  for  table  use  and  pies; 
hardy,  strong,  and  a very  prolific  bearer; 
most  popular  and  best  commercial  variety. 
Low  prices  by  the  thousand.  Write. 


INDUSTRY. — English  variety;  large  oval; 
dark,  red,  hairy,  rich  and  agreeable;  vig- 
orous and  productive. 

Prices:  1-year  each  20c;  per  doz.  SI. 50 
2-year  each  25c;  per  doz.  S2.00 


CURRANTS 


Low  prices  by  the 

thousand. 

Unless  otherwise  priced 

Each 

12 

100 

One  year  old  

$ .15 

$1.25 

$7.50 

Two  year  old  

1.75 

8.00 

Extra  large  selected  bushes  

25 

2.50 

BLACK  NAPLES. — Very  large,  black;  valuable  for  jams  and  jellies. 

CHERRY. — Large,  deep  red;  rather  acid;  fine  for  preserving;  val- 
uable market  variety. 

PAY’S  PROLIFIC. — A new  Currant,  larger  than  the  Cherry;  has  less 
acid,  and  is  more  prolific. 

WHITE  GRAPE — Large,  yellowish-white,  valuable  for  the  table; 
the  finest  of  the  white  sorts. 

PERFECTION. — New;  a late  introduction  of  great  merit.  Our 
grower  says:  “You  cannot  say  too  much  about  the  good  qualities 

of  this  grand  new  sort.”  So,  whether  you  plant  ten  or  a hundred, 
plant  a good  proportion  of  Perfections,  which  is  the  largest,  most 
productive,  finest-flavored  rich,  mild,  sub-acid;  plenty  of  pulp;  few 
seeds),  healthy,  bright  red  currant  to  date. 

1- year,  each  20c;  per  doz.  $1.50;  per  100  $10.00 

2- year,  each  25c;  per  doz.  $2.00;  per  100  $15.00 


Oak  Point,  Wash.,  Feb.  2,  1917. 
Routledge  Seed  cf  Floral  Co., 

Gentlemen:  The  trees  I bought  from  you  a 

few  years  ago  are  doing  fine  and  I am  well 
pleased  with  them.  I would  not  buy  anything 
from  an  agent.  You  do  well  not  to  send  out 
any. 

Yours  very  truly. 

.1 R Til  l TR  WHEEL  ER . 


PERSIMMONS 

These  are  perfectly  hardy  and  do  well 
here.  We  can  supply  the  American  or  larger 
Japanese  varieth  s.  Price,  4 feet,  60c  each. 


FE-RTILIZE  the  ground  and  SPRAY  the  fruit  if  you  want  a large,  profitable,  satis- 
factory crop. 


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BLACKBERRIES 

Unless  otherwise  priced  Each  Doz.  100 

1 year  $ .15  $1.00  $6.00 

Extra  Strong  20  1.50  8.00 

LAWTOV.  The  favorite  market  variety; 
large,  good  quality,  uniform,  hangs  long 
on  vine  when  ripe,  productive  and  profit- 
able. The  most  generally  planted  for 
commercial  markets  in  the  Pacific  North- 
west. Oregon’s  most  popular  kind. 
BLDOBADO.  New.  Very  vigorous  and  hardy; 
yield  is  enormous;  berries  large,  jet  black, 
borne  in  large  clusters,  and  ripen  well  to- 
gether; sweet,  melting  and  pleasing  to  the 
taste;  no  core,  and  keep  eight  or  ten  days 
after  picking  with  quality  unimpaired. 
Select,  price,  25c  each;  $2.00  per  doz.; 
$10.00  per  100;  1 year,  each  20c;  per  doz. 
$1.50;  100  $8.00. 

BTBROREEN,  Introduced  from  Oregon; 
beautiful  lacinated  foliage,  which  it  re- 
tains all  winter;  berries  long,  black,  sweet, 
rich  and  delicious;  ripens  from  July  to 
November;  a fine  berry  for  family  use. 
Select,  each,  20c;  doz.  $1.60;  100  $10.00; 
1 year,  each  15c;  doz.  $1.25;  100  $8.00. 
HIMALAYA  GIANT.  A new  grand  variety- 
an  exceedingly  strong,  rampant  grower  of 
a trailing  nature;  a heavy  cropper;  the 
berries  are  large,  juicy,  coreless,  sweet  and 
firm,  with  a delicious  aromatic  flavor. 
Its  deep-rooting  qualities  enable  it  to  pro- 
duce a large,  firm  berry  even  in  a very  dry 

20c  each;  $1.60  per  doz.;  $10.00 
pear,  each  15c;  doz.  $1.25;  100 


&awton 

Blackberry 


Plant  a Few  of  These  Delicious  Berries 

Trail  Them  On  the  Garden  Pence  or  Over  a Trellis. 

PRICES — Your  Choice  of  the  following,  strong,  trans- 
planted 2 year  plants  20c  each,  $1.65  doz.,  $10.00  per  100. 
Write  for  special  quantity  prices.  Tips  or  1 year  roots 
give  poor  results — we  do  not  offer  them. 

Loganberry 

In  great  demand  again  for  canning  and  drying.  An  ex- 
ceedingly strong  grower  and  an  enormous  bearer.  The 
fruit  is  larger  and  longer  than  the  blackberry  and  pro- 
duced in  immense  clusters;  color,  dark  red.  Has  a pleas- 
ant, vinous  flavor,  delicious  and  peculiar  to  this  berry 
alone;  fruit  ripens  early.  It  is  excellent  for  the  table, 
eaten  raw  or  stewed,  and  for  jelly  or  jam  is  without  an 
equal. 


Burbank’s  Phenomenal 

A most  desirable,  refreshing  berry  for  the  home  gar- 
den. Of  a bright  crimson  raspberry  color;  very  produc- 
tive, and  most  delicious  of  all  berries  for  pies,  canning, 
jellies  or  jams.  Sweeter  than  the  Loganberry  and  fine 
as  a fresh  table  fruit. 


New  Mammoth. 


New  Mammoth  Blackberry 

A grand  addition  to  the  list  of  Blackberries.  The  hand- 
some, large  juicy  berries  are  delicious.  It  is  a rampant 
grower,  of  trailing  habit;  enormously  productive  and 
early.  Fruit  is  enormous,  specimens  measuring  two  and 
one-half  inches  long;  seeds  small,  soft  and  abundant; 
cores  small  and  soft.  In  size  and  flavor  it  surpasses  all 
other  varieties  of  blackberries.  Excellent  for  home  use. 


DEWBERRY 


XiUCRETIA. — Fruit  ripens  between  the  rasp- 
berry and  the  blackberry.  Berries  large, 
handsome,  sweet  and  luscious;  trailing 
vines. 

Selected,  each  15c;  per  doz.  $1.50;  $10.00 
per  100;  1 year,  each  10c;  doz.  $1.00;  100 
$8.00. 


NOTE. — Our  2-year-old  Eogan-Phenome- 
nal  and  Mm.  Blackberry  plants  are  trans- 
planted tips  grown  1 year  in  nursery  row  and 
all  will  live..  They  are  cheaper  than  “tips” 
at  any  price.  “Tips”  will  not  ship  safely. 


Read  About  Oakes’  Fruit  and  Vegetable  Drier,  page  123. 


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RED  RASPBERRIES 

Each  12  100 

1 year  S .10  S1.00  $7.00 

Extra  strong'  15  1.25  8.00 

Very  low  prices  per  thousand. 

CUTHBEST.  Berries  very  large,  deep,  rich 
crimson;  good  for  shlping;  the  most  popu- 
lar of  all  raspberries;  stands  the  sun  and 
heat  well. 


■jlELBOBO.  Very  large  and  early;  beauti- 
ful, bright  scarlet;  good  quality;  hardy 
and  productive. 


FT.  REgSfi^fcw) — The  St.  Regis  everbear- 
ing  r^BSHBeerry  is  the  sensation  of  the 
day.  it  is  being  talked  about  from  the 
Atlantic  to  the  Pacific.  The  demand  Is 
enormous.  It  is  a very  valuable  variety. 
It  originated  in  New  Jersey  among  a col- 
ony of  Italians  who  made  money  by  sell- 
ing the  fruit  to  hotels  and  restaurants 
late  in  the  fall  after  all  other  kinds  of 
berries  were  gone.  It  is  a fine  berry  in 
every  respect,  being  hardy,  very  produc- 
tive, of  good  color  and  fine  flavor.  It 
does  finely  in  the  regular  season  and  you 
get  the  fall  crop  extra.  We  unhesitating- 
ly recommend  this  variety.  Price,  each, 
15c;  doz.  $1.25 ; per  100  $10.00.  Select, 
extra  strong,  each  20c;  doz.  $1.50. 


SUPERLATIVE.  (New.)  The  berry  is  large 
and  firm,  with  very  small,  brittle  seeds; 
color,  soft  crimson.  The  healthy,  vigorous 
growth,  remarkable  productiveness,  hardi- 
ness, immense  size,  handsome,  uniform 
shape  and  rich,  luscious  flavor  makes  the 
“Superlative”  peerless  among  raspberries 
and  from  the  shipper’s  standpoint  a most 
desirable  berry;  disease  resisting,  and 
nearly  a week  earlier  than  the  Cuthbert. 
Price,  each  15c;  doz.  S1.25;  100  $8,00. 


BLACK  RASPBERRIES 

Each  12  100 

1 year  S .15  $1.25  $10.00 

Extra  strong  20  1.50  12.00 

GREGG.  For  many  years  the  leading  stand- 
ard best  known  market  sort.  Very  produc- 
tive, large  size,  firm,  meaty  berries,  cov- 
ered with  heavy  bloom. 

CUMBERLAND.  A healthy,  vigorous  grow- 
er, producing  immense  crops  of  magnifi- 
cent berries.  Fruit  very  large,  firm  and 
excellent  quality,  keeps  and  ships  well.  A 
most  profitable  market  variety;  mid-sea- 
son. 

KANSAS.  Early  blackcap  and  of  superior 

quality:  10  days  earlier  than  Gregg,  com- 
ing in  with  the  earliest  reds.  A most  de- 
sirable and  profitable  new  sort.  Extra 
strong,  each  20c;  doz.  $1.50;  per  100  $12.00; 
1 year,  $10.00. 


QUALITY — We  call  your  attention  to  the  fact  that  we  are  catering  to  the  “Particular 
Planter,’'  who  wants  <fHigh  Quality,”  and  is  willing  to  pay  a price  necessarv  to  secure  it. 
Any  sensible  person  knows  that  “Highest  Quality”  in  stock  of  anv  kind  is  more  expensive 
to  produce  than  common,  and  therefore  is  worth  more.  Our  prices  are  low.  quality  con- 
sidered. 


Each 

12 

100 

$ .15 

$1.50 

$10.00 

.20 

2.00 

12.50 

i .35 

GRAPES 

Unless  otherwise  priced 

One  year  old  $ .15 

Two  year  old  

Extra  large  and  strong  roots 25c  to 

CAMPBELL’S  EARLY.  Clusters  large  and  handsome;  berries  large, 
round,  black,  with  purplish  bloom;  flesh  firm  but  tender;  seeds 
few;  flavor  rich,  sweet  and  slightly  vinous.  A strong  and  vig- 
orous grower  and  ripens  its  fruit  early.  Berries  do  not  drop  from 
the  clusters,  and  fruit  keeps  a long  time  in  perfection. 

Price:  1 year,  25c  each,  $2.50  doz.;  2 years,  35c  each.  $3.00  doz. 


CONCORD.  Large,  black  grape,  bunches 

compact,  berries  round,  sweet  and  pleas- 
ant: very  popular. 

DELAWARE.  Best  of  our  native  gTapes; 
grows  freely  and  is  perfectly  hardy;  ripens 
early;  berries  small,  light  re<i 

MOORE'S  EARLY.  Bunch  medium;  berry 
large,  resembling  Concord,  but  more  pulp, 

and  is  earlier. 


NIAGARA.  Berry  large,  pale  yellow;  flesh 
tender  and  sweet  productive;  one  of  the 
best  white  grapes. 


W ORDER.  Bunch  very  large  and  compact; 
berry  large,  black;  an  improved  Concord. 


OTHER  GRAPES,  xt  would  take  pages  to  list  all  ths  varieties  of  grapes  grown  on  this  Coast, 
especially  in  California.  We  list  ths  most  popular  hardy  sorts  for  general  use. 


NEW  BOOK.  Littooy’s  48-pg.  booklet,  Hew  Raspberry  and  Blackberry  Culture.  Written 
for  Western  conditions  and  endorsed  by  experts.  Worth  dollars  to  you.  Only  45c  postpaid 


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SELECTED 

STRAINS 


STRAWBERRY  PLANTS 


BETTER 

NONE 


Our  strawberries  are  carefully  grown  trimmed  and  packed  in  the  best  manner  to  insure 
their  arrival  in  good,  fresh  condition.  If  you  want  good,  strong,  healthy,  vigorous  plants 
and  true  to  name,  send  to  us.  Our  prices  are  right;  our  plants  are  O.  K. 


Don’t  use  plants  from  old  berry  fields.  Buy  our  healthy  vigorous,  properly  grown  plants. 
The  most  profitable  kind. 


“Wellington  Marvel,”  the  Latest  Strawberry  With  a Future. 

“Marvel” — A New  Strawberry  of  Great  Merit 

WELLINGTON’S  MARVEL  was  originated 
by  Wellington  S.  Butler  of  Merlin,  Ore.,  a 

strawberry  specialist.  We  have  the  ex- 
clusive sale  of1  all  his  plants,  and  take  great 
pleasure  in  introducing  this  really  superb 
and  meritorious  new  variety.  In  all  our  ex- 
perience and  observation,  we  have  never 
seen  the  equal  of  the  “Marvel”  in  color, 
shape,  size  ^and  quality.  The  ripe  berries 
command  instant  attention  on  account  of  the 
bright,  fresh,  delightful  appearance.  The 
commercial  grower,  who  gets  a start  of  this 
variety  and  markets  the  fruit,  will  reap  a 
rich  harvest. 


BEST  BY  TEST.  If  we  were  to  tell  you 
how  far  ‘ahead,  how  superior,  the  “Marvel” 
is  over  Clarks,  Magoons,  Oregon,  Gold  Dollar 
and  such  varieties,  you  would  scarcely  be- 
lieve it.  We  claim  there  is  no  comparison 
at  all.  The  “Marvel”  is  in  a class  by  itself, 
and  head  and  shoulders  above  all  in  Beauty, 
Flavor,  and  Production. 

Wellington’s  Marvel  is  almost  frost-proof. 
The  foliage  is  heavy  and  spreading,  and  each 
fruit-stalk  seems  to  be  perfectly  covered  and 
protected. 

Let  us  emphasize  the  word,  “fruit-stalks.” 
These  can  really  be  called  “fruit-stalks”  on 
the  “Marvel”  plants,  for  they  are  strong  and 
sturdy,  producing  from  12  to  18  berries. 
Every  plant  in  Mr.  Butler’s  patch  produces 
from  15  to  20  of  these  fruit-stalks.  It  is 
really  amazing  to  gather  the  center  foliage 
together  and  behold  the  enormous  produc- 
tiveness of  the  “Marvel.” 

The  ruddy  glow  of  the  Marvel  spreads 
evenly  and  leaves  no  white  tips.  It  is  very 
firm  and  a peerless  shipper;  excellent  for 
canning. 

A Two-Crop  Variety — It  ripens  a monster 
crop  of  very  early  berries,  after  which,  if 
the  tops  are  cut  off,  plants  cultivated  and, 
if  possible  irrigated  a few  times,  they  will 
bloom  again  in  July  and  produce  a second 
crop,  lasting  until  winter. 

■ The  Flight  Place  at  Last  = 

Umpqua,  Ore.,  Feb.  16,  1917. 
Rontledge  Seed  & Floral  Co., 

Dear  Sirs:  Your  Strawberry  Plants  arrived 

in  good  order  and  as  you  see  1 want  some 
more.  Also  am  sending  an  order  for  seeds. 
Have  found  it  hard  getting  seeds  true  to  name 
and  am  glad  I have  at  last  struck  the  right 
place.  Yours  respectfully, 

MRS.  N.  E.  DURNAM. 


Wellington  “Marvel”  plant  with  some  leaves 
removed  to  show  mass  of  young  fruit. 


Prices  for  1918 

Three  for  35c,  12  for  $1.00;  100  for  $7.50, 
prepaid.  Order  early.  Our  supply  of  plants 
is  quite  small  this  year. 

BEWARE!  To  protect  our  customers,  all 
Wellington  Marvel  strawberry  plants  will  be 
marked  with  a printed  wooden  label,  as  fol- 
lows: Originator’s  Stock  Wellington  Marvel 

on  one  side  and  our  name,  Routedge  Seed  & 
Floral  Co.,  on  the  other.  Plants  not  marked 
thus  ARE  NOT  OUR  TRUE  STOCK. 

REPORTS  ON  THE  “MARVEL” 

“The  most  wonderful  strawberry  I have 
ever  seen.” 

“I  claim  to  be  an  expert  on  strawberries, 
but  the  ‘Marvel’  has  never  been  equalled  in 
perfection,  color  and  quality.’ 

“This  certainly  is  a luscious  berry.” 

“Put  me  down  for  100  plants.  The  flavor 
is  delicious.” 

“I  will  pay  Mr.  Butler  a premium  above 
market  price  for  all  the  ‘Marvel’  berries  he 
is  growing.” 


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Strawberry  Plants — Continued 


^Sjtra^^rrie 

This  “new  class”  of  strawberries  is  becoming  more  popular  each  year.  Their  long  fruit- 
ing season  and  the  grower's  ability  to  secure  berries  when  the  market  is  high  is  their  real 
value.  Left  alone  they  will  flower  and  fruit  the  whole  season,  but  to  secure  a large  crop  in 
the  late  fall  keep  the  blooms  off  until  the  last  of  June. 


Your  choice,  doz.  50c;  25  plants  75c;  50  Sl.25;  100  Sl.75,  prepaid  S2.00;  1000,  ^rite. 


' SUPERB-EVERBEARING 

This  we  believe  is  the  best  of  the  ever- 
bearing  kinds.  Superb  is  a truly  wonderful 
fall  bearing  variety.  It  is  doubly  valuable 
as  it  yields  heavily,  early  as  well  as  late. 
This  new  Superb  is  really  a true  everbearer 
and  gives  a good  supply  of  choice,  rich,  red 
berries,  until  stopped  by  heavy  frosts  in  the 
fall.  This  everbearing  strawberry  has  real 
merit  and  a good  flavor  and  color’  Growers 
who  have  tested  it  on  this  coast  are  enthusi- 
astic over  it.  A very  profitable  variety. 


PROGRESSIVE  EVERBEARING 

A leading  and  popular  variety  in  this  class. 
Berries,  rich  red  in  color,  firm  and  of  delic- 
ious flavor.  Good  keepers  and  shippers.  You 
will  find  this  berry'  in  the  Portland  markets 
late  in  the  fall  when  prices  are  very  high. 

Pendleton,  Ore.,  Feb.  5,  1917. 

Gentlemen : The  Marvel  Strawberry  1 got 

of  you  last  year,  as  well  as  the  Superb  Ever- 
bearing.  done  excellent.  I picked  over  two 
quarts  of  berries  though  it  was  very  late  to 
plant. 

E.  E.  GERVAIS. 


POPULAR.  WELL-KNOWN  OREGON-GROWN  STRAWBERRIES 


PRICE  LIST — Your  choice  following  varieties,  PREPAID,  doz.  25c;  25  plants  40c;  100, 
SOc.  NOT  PREPAID,  25  plants  35c;  100,  75c;  1000,  S5.00;  500  plants  all  one  kind  at  1000  rate. 


CLARK’S  SEEDLING.  The  berry'  that  has 
made  Hood  River  famous;  excellent  ship- 
per; berries  large,  firm  and  of  delicious 
flavor;  vines  bear  large  crops;  is  especially 
adapted  to  the  Pacific  Coast. 

GOLD  DOLLAR.  One  of  the  earliest  berries 
on  the  market.  Fruit  good,  medium  size, 
and  attractive;  rather  tart;  fine  flavor; 
foliage,  heavy',  large  and  spreading,  which 
protects  the  blooms  from  early'  frosts. 

OREGON  IMPROVED.  One  of  the  finest 
and  most  satisfactory  strawberries  ever 
introduced.  It  always  looks  bright,  fresh 
and  attractive.  The  berry  is  very  large, 
firm  and  handsome;  rich,  dark  red,  extend- 
ing to  the  center.  The  flavor  is  rich, 
sweet  and  delicious.  For  table  use  and 
canning,  it  cannot  be  surpassed.  The 
“Oregon”  ripens  early'  and  continues  in 
bearing  until  late  in  the  season. 

MAGOON.  Berry*  large,  fine  and  excellent; 
sub-acid  flavor;  bears  heavily  and  through- 
out the  season. 


MARSHALL.  One  of  our  best  Western  va- 
rieties and  very  popular  wherever  known. 
Marshall  is  one  of  the  blood-red  varieties 
that  never  fails  to  attract  the  eye  and  to 
satisfy’  the  taste.  It  is  deliciously  sweet, 
generously  prolific,  and  is  in  every  way' 
an  ideal  variety  for  extensive  planting  or 
home  garden.  Excellent  for  canning,  as 
it  holds  its  color,  shape  and  flavor. 

WILSON.  A heavy  bearer  of  fine,  moderate- 
sized berries;  sharp  acid  flavor.  Many'  pre- 
fer this  sort  for  canning. 

Route  No.  1,  Post  Falls,  Idaho , 
Routledge  Seed  <&  Floral  Co. 

Dear  Sirs : Enclosed  find  Express  Money 

Order  for  1000  Strawberry  Plants,  which  I wish 
you  to  send  to  me  at  once.  I received  the  other 
order  of  Plants  O.  K.  Was  well  pleased  with 
them,  so  1 want  more  Plants. 

Yours  truly, 

C.  J.  FRITZ. 


W.  S.  Butler  Does  Not  Approve  Plan  of  Setting  Plants  in  Fall.  Claims  Roots 
and  Tiny  Fibers  Are  Hurt  by  Removal. 


Strawberries,  he  says,  should  be  set  in  the 
spring  instead  of  the  fall. 

“During  the  fall  and  until  winter  sets  in,” 
he  say's,  ’numerous  hair-like  rootlets  convey’ 
the  requisite  elements  from  the  soil  to  the 
crown  of  each  plant  for  the  formation  of 
fruit  buds.  Digging  plants  while  this  im- 
portant function  is  being  exercised  spells  ir- 
reparable injury  to  the  fruiting  organism. 

“Therefore,  it  is  obvious  that  the  breeding 
or  propagating  plot,  where  the  plants  grew 
and  received  the  finishing  touches  of  ma- 
turity, is  their  only’  safe  habitat  until  spring. 
Fall-set  plants,  with  their  broken  radicles, 
having  only'  the  cold,  wet  soil  to  nurse 
their  wounds  all  winter,  reach  spring  in  a 
feeble  state  because  of  this  violation  of  the 
laws  that  govern  plant  life.  Severance  of 
the  tiny'  fibers  from  the  roots  in  the  spring 
is  a benefit;  in  fact  pruning  them  back  about 
one-fourth  to  one-third  strengthens  the  plant. 


As  to  the  treatment  of  plants  received,  Mr. 
Butler  gives  some  of  the  following  sugges- 
tions: 

“Immediately'  on  receipt  of  the  plants  open 
the  bundles  and  put  side  by'  side  in  a V- 
shaped  trench  and  cover  all  but  the  crowns 
with  fine  dirt.  When  the  ground  for  setting 
is  ready',  dig  them  out  with  a fork  and  cut 
off  with  a knife  or  shears  one  third  to  one- 
fourth  of  the  roots,  according  to  their  size. 

Care  Insures  Big  Crop. 

The  ground  for  spring  setting  should  be 
plowed  in  autumn  and  well  enriched  with 
stable  or  commercial  fertilizer.  In  the  fol- 
lowing spring,  as  early  as  conditions  will 
permit,  work  thoroughly  and  set  tne  plants. 

“The  first  runners  should  be  removed,  also 
all  the  ‘bloom  buds,’  as  fast  as  they  appear 
during  the  season.  One  summer  of  intensive 
culture  will  insure  a bumper  crop  of  berries 
in  the  following  spring.” 


DON’T  be  misled  by  the  fine  catalogs  sent  out  from  the  East.  Buy  Western  grown 
plants  and  Western  varieties,  better  berries  than  ever  grew  in  the  East.  We  know  it! 


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Why  Not  Raise  Some  Asparagus  and  Rhubarb 

Every  garden  large  or  small  should  have  at  least  a small  supply.  If  you  want  special 
information  on  culture  of  these  roots,  we  have  ASPARAGUS  CULTURE,  by  Eezamer,  174 
pages,  60c,  and  NEW  RHUBARB  CULTURE,  by  Morse  and  Piske,  130  pages,  60c. 


ASPARAGUS  ROOTS 

One  of  the  earliest  and  finest  of  spring 
vegetables;  very  easily  grown.  A bed  once 
planted  is  good  for  years  if  properly  at- 
tended to  and  well  manured.  Set  plants  18 
inches  apart,  in  rows  3 feet  apart. 

ONE  YEAR  OLD. — Prepaid,  dozen  35c;  50c 
75c;  100  $1.25.  Not  prepaid,  dozen  25c; 
100  $1.00;  1000  $8.00. 

TWO  YEAR  OLD. — Prepaid,  dozen  50c;  50 
$1.25;  100  $2.00.  Not  prepaid,  dozen  40c; 
100  $1.50;  1000  $10.00. 

Buy  Roots  and  Save  2 to  3 Years. 


HOP  ROOTS 

Regular  Root  Cuttings,  price,  5c  each;  40c 

per  dozen;  $1.50  per  100.  Low  prices  by 

the  thousand. 


Crown  Roots  give  quicker  results;  each,  10c; 
dozen,  $1.00. 


Asparagus  Tips. 


HORSE  RADISH  ROOTS 

Plant  in  the  spring  18  by  24  inches  apart. 
Set  the  whole  root  small  end  down. 

Prices,  10c  each;  50c  per  doz. ; $1.50  per  100. 
Low  prices  by  the  1000. 

RHUBARB 

PIE  PLANT— WINE  PLANT 

Plant  in  the  fall  or  early  spring  from  3 to 
4 feet  apart,  in  the  richest  soil  you  have,  or 
can  prepare.  New  book:  “Rhubard  Culture,” 
a complete  guide  to  dark  forcing  and  field 
culture  (well  illustrated),  130  pages,  60c. 

BANWINE  RHUBARB— A Moneymaker 

This  comparatively  new  and  very  profit- 
able rhubarb  is  claimed  by  our  grower  to 
be  superior  to  all  ordinary  varieties  and 
unequalled  by  any  known  marketable  sort. 
The  trueness  of  the  strain  is  unquestion- 
able, as  it  is  only  propagated  from  root  di- 
versions or  growing  buds  from  stock,  that 
shows  the  superior  merits  of  the  parent 
stock. 

Banwine  is  a quick,  very  early  grower, 
producing  very  freely  giant  heavy  stalks, 
that  are  exceedingly  tender,  brittle  and  of 
the  finest  flavor  and  color.  A “peerless” 
rhubarb  for  home  gardens  or  commercial 
plantings.  Send  for  pamphlet  giving  testi- 
monial and  cultural  directions. 

PRICES:  Divided  Roots  (Buds  or  Eyes,  as 
they  are  often  called),  15c  each,  6 for  75c, 
12  for  $1.25,  postpaid;  per  1O0  $8.50.  Large 
divisions  and  clumps,  each  50c  to  $1.50. 


BURBANK’S  CRIMSON  WINTER 

Very  early  medium  size,  brilliant  crimson 
and  of  fine  quality.  Highly  esteemed  in 
California.  Prices:  Small  roots,  each  15c, 

doz.,  $1.50;  large,  20c,  $2.00  doz.,  postpaid. 


WAGNER’S  GIANT 

Giant  Crimson  Winter. — Our  grower  describes 
this  as  “about  twice  the  size  of  Burbank’s 
Giant  Winter,  and  four  times  the  size  of 
Crimson  Winter.  Average  stem  is  1^  feet 
long  and  weighs  i lb.”  This  valuable  vari- 
ety has  all  of  the  good  qualities  of  Crim- 
son Winter  plus  large  size.  A sure  money 
maker. 

PRICES. — True  stock,  root  divisions: 

1 YEAR  15c  each;  $1.25  doz.  prepaid.  Not 
prepaid,  $1.00  doz.;  $6.00  per  100. 

2 YEAR,  20c  each;  $1.75  doz.  prepaid.  Not 
prepaid,  $1.25  doz.;  $8.00  per  100. 

Special  prices  in  quantities. 

VICTORIA  MAMMOTH 

A popular  variety  that  has  been  grown 
for  years. 

One  Year. — Each  12£c;  doz.  $1.00  postpaid. 
Not  prepaid,  each  10c;  doz.  60c;  100  $4.00. 

Two  Year. — Each  15c;  doz.  $1.50  postpaid. 
Not  prepaid,  each  10c;  doz.  $1.00;  100  $6.00. 
If  wanted  in  larger  quantities,  write  for 
special  price. 


COW  MANURE. — It  is  troublesome,  disagreeable  and  expensive  for  the  city  gardener 
to  get  it  We  offer  “C-M,”  THE  REAL  PRODUCT,  in  most  convenient  form,  free  from 
weeds.  Read  page  39  carefully.  YOU  NEED  THIS  POR  YOUR  ASPARAGUS  AND 
RHUBARB. 


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MISCELLANEOUS  GARDEN  TOOLS  AND  SUPPLIES 


Plant  and  Rose  Stakes 

Prices  Not  Prepaid. 

CEDAR. — Round;  painted  green,  white  top; 

last  and  look  well.  Per  doz.,  3 ft.  85c;  3£ 
ft.  $1.00;  4 ft.  $1.25;  5 ft.  $1.75;  6 ft.  $2.50; 
8 ft.  $3.50. 

BAMBOO. — Inexpensive  and  very  desirable 
for  pole  beans,  etc.,  or  flowering  plants  or 
shrubs. 

NOTE. — State  for  what  purpose  you  want 
them,  as  we  have  them  from  pencil  thick- 
ness (i-inch)  up  to  f-inch. 

Price  per  dozen:  1^  ft.  15c;  2 ft.  20c;  3 ft. 
25c;  4 ft.  35c;  5 ft.  50c;  6 ft.  60c.  Write 
for  low  price  by  the  100  or  1000. 


Wooden  Labels 

The  tree  and  pot  labels  we  offer  below  are 
strictly  No.  1 labels,  smooth  and  well  made. 
The  painted  labels  are  “really  painted,”  not 
dipped  in  oil.  Ordinary  lead  pencil  writing 
on  the  painted  labels  is  always  readable:  it 
don't  wash  off. 


TREE  LABELS 


P.  P.  4 lbs.  25 

Painted,  copper  wired  ..$0.15 
Unpainted,  copper  wired  .15 
Unpainted,  iron  wired.  . .10 

POT  LABELS 

Wgt.  per  M. 
Painted.  4-in.  (P.  P.  3%  lbs.) 
Painted,  5-in.  (P.  P.  4t£  lbs.) 
Painted,  6-in.  (P.  p.  5 lbs.) 


100  M 


$0.35 

$2.00 

.25 

1.75 

.25 

1.35 

25 

100 

M. 

.10 

.25 

$1.35 

.15 

.25 

1.55 

.15 

.30 

2.00 

GARDEN  LABELS 

Same  style  as  above  but  thicker  and  wider. 
Painted,  8-in.  (P.  P.  15  lbs.)  .20  .60  5.80 

Painted,  9-in.  (P.  P.  17  lbs.)  .25  .70  6.25 

Painted,  10-in.  (P.  p.  20  lbs.)  .30  .85  7.25 


a 


DANDY-LION  WEED 
KILLER 


A new,  simple,  yet  prac- 
tical tool  that  is  automatic, 
quick  and  sure  in  its  work. 
Cutting  or  pulling  off  the 
tops  of  weeds  only  makes 
the  roots  grow  more  vigor- 
ously; digging  them  out 

1 with  a knife  gives  one  the 
backache  or  lame  knees, 
therefore  use  the  “Dandy- 
I.ion”  same  as  a cane. 

You  simply  fill  it  with 
a solution  (of  gasoline,  salt  or 

vitriol,  directions  tell  how) 
put  the  point  on  the  root 
crown  of  the  weed  press  a 
little,  swing  the  top  around 

tin  circular  movement  to 
open  a hole  and  press  down 
until  the  cross  bar  on  the 
point  (see  cut)  releases  the 
fluid.  The  solution  kills 
the  root  and  all. 

The  amount  of  solution  deposited  can  be 
regulated.  Spring,  valve  and  base  remov- 
able. PRICE,  NO.  1,  Brass  Covered,  $1.75; 
NO.  2,  Solid  Brass,  $2.00.  P.  P.  Weight  3 
inches  long — see  cut).  Price  60c,  postpaid  70c 


Pots  and  Saucers 


No.  J No.  2 No.  3 NO.  4 

Pig-.  1 — Fern  Dish  Filler;  2 — Bulb  Pan; 


3 — Azalia  or  Fern 

Pot;  4 — Standard 

Flower 

Pot.  All  styles  same  prices. 

Prices 

Saucers 

Size 

Each. 

Doz. 

Each. 

2-inch  

. .$0.02 

$0.20 

• • • • 

3-inch  

.30 

.... 

4-inch  

. . .04 

.40 

$0.02H 

5-inch  

.60 

.02 

6-inch  

.90 

.06 

7-inch  

. . .12 

1.20 

.07*4 

8-inch  

. . .16 

1.75 

.10 

9 -inch  

2.50 

.15 

10-inch  

. . .40 

• • • • 

.20 

12-inch  

. . .60 

• • • • 

.35 

15 -inch  

. . 1.50 

. . • • 

.50 

Prices  by  express  or  freight.  Not  mailable. 

Should  you  wish  a few  small  sizes  by  mail, 
write  for  prices  packed. 


JARDINIERES,  ETC. 

We  carry  in  stock  a large  and  complete 
asso.i  tment  of  the  best  styles  and  latest  de- 
signs. Limited  catalog  space  will  not  per- 
mit us  to  illustrate  and  describe  them, 

RAFFIA 

Natural  color,  best  quality.  Per  lb.  35c;  5 
lbs.  33c  lb.  Postage  extra. 

WIRE  HANGING  BASKETS 

Well  made  of  heavy  wire  and  painted  green. 

6 in.  20c;  8-in.  20c;  10-in.  25c;  12-in.  30c;  14- 
in.  50c  (not  mailable). 

OREGON  MOSS 

For  florists’  and  nurserymen’s  use.  Per 

lb.  5c;  100  lbs.  $3.25. 


HALL  DANDELION  PULLER 

Here  s a tool  that  gets  the  dandeloin  roots 
and  all,  and  operator  stands  up.  No  wet 
knees  or  aching  back. 


Directions.  — Just 
push  the  blade  down 
in  the  ground  close 
to  the  weed,  press 
towards  the  weed  and 
pull  up.  A natent 
hook  near  point  of 
blade  does  the  trick. 

A slot  prevents  dirt 
from  clogging  the 
hook.  Study  the  il- 
lustration carefully. 
Is  made  of  polished 
steel  and  will  last  a 
lifetime.  The  only 
sucessful  dandelion 
weeder  to  date.  Wood- 
en handle  30  Inches 
long,  steel  part  8 
inches. 

Prioe  60c  <p-  p-  1 lb> 


We  give  the  P.  P.  (Parcel  Post)  weight  so  you  can  add  postage  if  wanted  by  mail. 
Don’t  forget  to  send  it  extra. 


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Miscellaneous  Tools  That  Every  Gardener  Needs 

Note. — We  give  the  P.  P.  (Parcel  Post)  weights  so  you  can  add  postage  if  wanted  by 
mail.  Don’t  forget  to  send  it  extra. 


Hall’s  Garden  Tools 

HALL’S  NO.  1. — This  has  5 adjustable  steel 
spring  teeth  or  cultivators.  Spread  7 
inches;  length  6 inches;  height  6 inches; 
4 foot  handle.  (P.  P.  wt.  If  lbs.)  Price 
$1.00. 

HALL’S  NO.  2. — Same  as  above,  only  3 
prongs.  A smaller  and  lighter  tool  for 
small  gardens  or  narrow  rows.  (P.  P.  wt. 
2 lbs.)  Price  85c. 

HAIiIi’S  NO.  4. — A double  tool;  a square  hoe 
blade  4%  inches  wide  on  1 side  and  2 cul- 
tivator teeth  on  other  end.  (P.  P.  wt.  2\ 
lbs.)  Price  75c. 

HAIiIi’S  NO.  5. — A double  tool;  a square  3- 
inch  hoe  tapering  to  a point  on  other  end. 
(P.  P.  ,wt.  2 J lbs.)  Price  60c. 


HAIiIi’S  NO.  6. — A combination  tool;  a 6-inch 
hoe  blade  on  one  side  and  a 4-tooth  hoe  or 
rake  on  other  end.  (P.  P.  wt.  4 lbs.) 

Frice  85c. 


Pull  Easy  Adjustable  Garden  Cultivators 


Everyone  who  has  worked  in  a garden  will 
see  at  a glance  the  advantages  of  the  “PuLL- 
EASY”  over  any  other  kind  of  a garden  tool. 
When  the  arms  are  spread  out  to  full  width 
of  18  inches  the  cultivator  is  like  a rake. 

For  narrower  rows  the  outer  ends  of  the 
arms  can  be  closed  to  any  width  down  to  7 
inches. 

The  width  of  the  cultivator  is  adjusted  by 
simply  loosening  the  two  wing  nuts,  moving 
the  bars  and  tightening  them  again. 

The  shape  of  the  teeth  and  the  way  in 
which  they  are  attached  to  the  steel  side 
bars  makes  the  cultivator  entirely  different 
from  any  ordinary  rake  because  the  teeth 
penetrate  the  ground,  stir  it  up  and  pulverize 
it  thoroughly  without  the  operator  being 


obliged  to  exert  any  downward  pressure  on 
the  handle. 

The  middle  tooth  can  be  instantly  removed 
permitting  narrow  rows  of  small  plants  to 
be  straddled  and  cultivated  two  at  a time. 

These  are  high-  grade,  well  made  tools. 
Finest  quality  polished  ash  handle,  malleable 
iron  socket,  high  carbon  steel  parts  and  teeth. 

NO.  1 PULL-EASY.  Adjustable  7 to  18 
inches  (P.  P.  wt.  4 lbs.),  price  $1.75. 

NO.  2 PTJTiIi-EASTT.  Same  style  as  above 
with  4 teeth  and  4 ft.  handle.  A mighty 
handy  cultivator  and  being  lighter  in 
weight  and  smaller  than  No.  1 is  a favor- 
ite with  many  and  for  small  gardens.  (P. 
P.  wt.  2 lbs.)  Price  85c. 


Adj  ustmant 
Bolts 

Adjustable  from 
s'  7 to  16  inches  N — ^ 

White  Ash 
Hond  la 

Crossbar  and 
Tine-One  Piece 
Pressed  Steel 

\ ; - 

Removable 
Middle  Tooth 
for  StraddlinA 
Rows 

Malleable 
1 ro  n 

Casting, 

Pull-Easy  Rocker  Hoe 


A new  style,  practical,  labor  and  time  saver. 

The  two-edged,  keen  blade  of  this  hoe  cuts 
on  both  the  forward  and  backward  motion. 
The  socket  casting  has  side  stops  which  limit 
the  oscillating  movement  of-  the  blade  keep- 
ing it  at  just  the  right  angle  under  the  sur- 
face to  cut  properly. 

The  hoe  proper  is  not  lifted  from  under 
the  ground — but-  tilts  forward  or  backward 
automatically  as  you  push  or  pull. 

It  would  not  be  an  exaggeration  to  say 
that  a gardener  using  this  PULL-EASY 
Rocker  Hoe  can  do  the  work  of  two  or  three 
persons  relying  only  on  old  fashioned  hand 
implements. 

The  PULL-EASY  Rocker  Hoe  does  not 
waste  'any  effort.  It  is  used  about  an  inch 
or  more  below  the  surface  „with  about  the 
same  movement  as  using  a mop.  The  keen 
two-edged  blade  cuts  off  all  weeds  below  the 
surface  while  the  four  upstanding  teeth  and 


the  pivot  leg  in  the  same  movement,  break 
up  the  soil  and  produce  the  most  desirable 
dust  mulch. 

The  use  of  this  perfectly  controlled  tool 
permits  very  close  and  carqful  weeding  and 
cultivation  under  and  around  large  tender 
leaved  plants  such  as  tobacco  and  cabbage, 
easily  damaged  by  the  most  careful  stroke 
of  a common  hoe. 


Specifications. — 4\  ft. 

ash  handle.  Blade,  high 
carbon  steel,  tempered 
in  oil;  5 by  II  inches. 
(P.  P.  wt.  2i  lbs.) 

Price  $1.25 


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Garden  and  Farm  Tools  of  Merit 

‘SPEED  UP,”  SAVE  MONEY  BY  SAVING  TIME  AND  LABOR. 


Rittenhouse  Broadcast 
Seeder  No.  3 

A great  favorite  with 
farmers  the  world  over. 
Works  easily.  automatic 
stirrer,  anti-clogging,  all- 
steel  frame,  strong  cogs 
and  gear.  The  lightest  yet 
strongest  and  best.  For 
seed  or  fertilizer.  Sack 
holds  1 bushel.  Descrip- 
tive pamphlet  on  request. 
(P.  P.  wi.  4 lbs.  Price 
S2.25. 


The  five  planting  implements  illustrated  below  are  guar- 
anteed to  successfully  perform  the  work  for  which  they  are 
intended  and  to  be  free  from  defects  of  material  or  workman- 
ship. You  will  find  them  perfectly  satisfactory. 


CAHOON  BROADCAST  SEEDER. — A pop- 
ular kind.  (P.  P.  wt.  5 lbs.)  Price  S4.50. 

Com  Planters 

ACME  NO.  6. — See  illustration.  Length  38 
inches.  A popular  and  successful  planter; 
light,  durable,  well  made  and  accurate.  Op- 
erated by  bringing  together  and  separating 
the  handles.  (P.  P.  wt.  5 lbs.)  Price  $1.25. 

SEGMENT  AUTOMATIC  NO.  5. — See  illus- 
tration. Length  34  inches.  This  seems  to 
give  the  best  satisfaction  of  all  the  auto- 
matic styles — absolutely  dependable,  accur- 
ate and  easy  working,  and  hangs  right  for 
either  hand.  It  plants  just  the  number  of 
kernels  that  it  is  set  for  and  plants  them 
right.  For  Corn  or  small  Beans.  (P.  P.  wt. 
6 lbs.  Price  S1.75. 


Masters’  Plant  Setter 

See  illustration  No.  4.  Size  30  by  6^ 
inches.  Watere  jacket  holds  enough  for  150 
plants.  Simple,  accurate  and  automatic — - 
drop  a plant  in  the  large  tube,  push  the 
planter  into  the  soil,  press  the  water  button. 
As  you  step  forward  the  plant  is  released 
and  you  repeat  the  operation  as  fast  as  you 
walk.  No  stooping.  Hot,  dry  weather  has 
no  terror  for  plants  set  by  this  new  method. 
Descriptive  pamphlet  on  reqeust.  (Weight 
packed  5 lbs.)  PTice  S5.50. 

Hand  Potato  Planters 

TUBULAR  NO.  7. — See  illustration.  Length 
36  inches.  The  best  and  most  popular. 
Plants  any  size  or  any  number  of  pieces 
and  at  a uniform  depth.  Self  locking,  ad- 
justable and  automatic.  The  planter  locks 
itself  as  it  is  lifted  out  of  the  ground,  so 
that  the  next  potato  can  be  dropped  in  at 
once.  (P.  P.  wt.  5£  lbs.)  Price  S1.75. 

WERE  TUBULAR  NO.  1\. — Of  same  con- 
struction as  the  No.  7 excepting  that  the 
tube  is  of  heavy  galvanized  wire  mesh,  which 
enables  the  operator  to  watch  the  seed  in 
the  tube,  (P.  P.  wt.  5 lbs.)  Price  $1.85. 

ACME.  NO.  8.  — See  illustration.  This 
works  on  the  same  principal  as  No.  7,  but 
has  no  tube  and  the  planter  must  be  raised 
and  the  seed  dropped  into  the  hopper.  (P. 
P.  wt.  4 lbs.)  Price  S1.25. 


“ALCA”  GARDEN  TOOL 

Best  all-around  garden  tool  made.  This 
remarkable  combination  tool  is  a trowel, 
fork,  hoe,  weeder  and  dibble — all  in  one.  A 
spring  releases  the  particular  tool  you  desire. 
Light  but  strong  and  handles  nicely.  (15 
inches  long — see  cut. ) Price  60c,  postpaid  70c 


A Safe  Bright  Light 

Every  farmer  ha3  use  for  DAD'S  ELEC- 
TRIC LANTERN.  It’s  always  ready,  wind 
and  storm  proof  and  gives  a REAL  LIGHT. 
See  page  131. 


NOTE. — On  account  of  war  conditions  we  have  not  been  able  to  get  prices  or  delivery  on 
our  regular  line  of  garden  tools  such  as  Weeders,  Hoes,  Rakes,  Porks,  Pruning  Shears,  etc. 
We  expect  stock  early  enough  for  spring  use  and  will  gladly  quote  prices  by  letter  if  you 
will  write  and  tell  us  what  you  want. 


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PLANET  JR.  GARDEN  AND  FARM  TOOLS 

For  40  years  Planet  Jr.  Garden  Tools  have  stood  the  test  of  world-wide  usage  and  are 
recognized  in  every  known  country  as  the  highest  type  of  garden  implement.  In  Europe 
■where  labor  is  cheapest  Planet  Jrs.  are  in  constant  use.  How,  then,  can  you  afford  to  be 
without  them  where  labor  is  both  high  and  scarce? 


Fianet  Jr.  No.  25  Combined  Hill  and  Drill 
Seeder  and  Double  Wheel  Hoe,  Culti- 
vator and  Plow. 


No.  17  Single  Wheel  Hoe. 


Planet  Jr.  No.  12,  Double  Wheel  Hoe. 


NO.  4 PLANET  JR.  Combined  Hill  and 
Drill  Seeder,  Single  Wheel  Hoe,  Cultivator 
and  Plow. — This  tool  combines  in  a single 
convenient  implement  a capital  4,  6,  8,  12  or 
24-inch  hill-dropping  seeder,  a continuous 
row-seeder,  an  admirable  single  wheel  hoe, 
an  excellent  furrower,  a capital  wheel  culti- 
vator and  a rapid  and  efficient  wheel  gar- 
den plow. 

Price  complete,  $17.75;  weight  53  lbs.;  No. 
4 D,  seeder  only,  $14.25.  Holds  2\  quarts 
of  seed. 

NO.  25  PLANET  JR.  Combined  Hill  and 
Drill  Seeder  and  Double  Wheel  Hoe,  Culti- 
vator and  Plow. 

The  change  from  Drill  to  Wheel  Hoe  and 
back  again  is  quickly  made,  and  the  entire, 
combination  is  one  we  can  heartily  recom- 
mend and  guarantee  satisfactory.  Plants  in 
hills  or  drills  same  as  No.  4. 

Price,  $20.75;  weight  packed  59  lbs.  Holds 
2\  quarts  of  seed. 

NO.  31  PLANET  JR.  Combined  Drill 

Seeder  and  Wheel  Hoe. — An  improved  1918 
tool  of  great  value.  (Wt.  32  lbs.)  Price 
$12.50.  NO.  31  D,  seeder  only,  (Wt.  26  lbs.) 
price  $10.50. 

Planet  Jr.  Single  Wheel  Hoes 

NO.  17,  see  cut.  Just  the  tool  for  the 
home  garden,  price  $8.50.  NO.  16,  same  out- 
fit with  an  extra  pair  of  rakes,  price  $10.00. 
NO.  17£,  same  as  No.  17  without  the  plow, 
price  $7.50.  NO.  18  same  as  No.  17  but  has 
1 pair  hoes  or  weeders  only,  price  $6.50. 

Planet  Jr.  Double  Wheel  Hoes 

NO.  12,  see  illustration.  Very  desirable 
and  convenient;  works  between  or  a-straddle 
of  the  row,  price  $11.75.  NO.  13,  without 
cultivators  or  plows,  price  $8.75. 

See  Planet  Jr.  Catalog  for  full  information 
and  new  1918  attachments. 

Horse  Cultivators 

NO.  8 PLANET  JR.  HORSE  HOE  AND 
CULTIVATOR.— Without  a doubt  the  best 
on  the  market.  It  is  so  strongly  built  as  to 
withstand  incredible  strain,  yet  it  is  light 
and  easy  to  handle.  It  opens  and  closes  fur- 
rows, hoes  right  up  to  the  plants  without 
danger  of  injuring,  throws  dirt  to  or  from 
the  row  and  throws  back  from  center  again. 
(See  cut.)  Price  complete,  $19.00. 

NO.  7,  $18.00;  NO.  4,  $14.50;  NO.  4 D,  $12.50. 

PLANET  JR.  TWELVE-TOOTH  HARROW, 
CULTIVATOR  AND  PULVERIZER.  — 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  nar- 
row as  you  please  between  12  and  32  inches,  j 

NO.  90,  price  complete,  $19.00.  NO.  90  B, 
less  pulverizer,  $16.00;  NO.  90  D,  less  pul- 
verizer and  wheel,  $12.50.  Planet  Jr.  Cata- 
log shows  other  styles  as  cheap  as  $10.25. 


REMEMBER  Planet  Jr.  72-pg.  Catalog,  illustrated,  descriptive  and  up-to-date,  with 
complete  price  list,  free  on  request.  Prices  subject  to  change. 


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OAKES  SANITARY  EVAPORATOR 

A Practical  Machine  for  Drying-  All  Kinds  of  Vegetables  and  Fruits  for 

Home  Use 


The  National  Pood  Garden  Commission  says  “Drying-  vegetables  and 
fruits  for  winter  use  is  one  of  the  vital  national  needs  of  wartime.  As 
a national  need  it  becomes  a patriotic  duty.  As  a patriotic  duty  it 
should  be  done  in  every  family.” 

The  drying  process  enables  you  to  preserve  perishable  food  for  win- 
ter use  without  fruit  jars,  cans  or  sug-ar.  It  is  the  simplest  and  cheap- 
est method,  and  in  many  cases  dried  vegetables  and  fruits  are  superior 
to  canned  goods,  in  both  flavor  and  nutritive  properties. 

With  each  machine  we  furnish  a booklet  explaining  the  many  uses 
you  will  find  for  the  Oakes  Sanitary  Evaporator,  and  the  directions 
given  by  the  U.  S.  Government  experts  for  handling  and  drying  all 
sorts  of  vegetables  and  fruit. 


The  Oakes  Sanitary  Evaporator  is  com- 
plete in  itself,  furnishing  its  own  heat.  It 
consists  of  a heater  and  six  drying  trays 
about  18  inches  in  diameter. 

The  Construction  is  such  that  the  current 
of  warm  air  passing  through  the  machine  is 
obliged  to  spread  out  through  the  fruit  in 
each  tray,  and  thus  takes  up  the  moisture 
and  carries  it  away  very  rapidly,  drying  any 
sort  of  fruit  or  vegetables  in  a few  hours. 
The  direct  draft  from  the  lamp  goes  through 
the  heater  only  and  does  not  enter  the  evap- 
orating trays. 

The  Trays  are  made  of  seamless  pans, 
stamped  from  bright  tin  plate.  They  fit  to- 
gether accurately,  and  the  lid  over  the  top 
tray  thoroughly  protects  the  fruit  from  dust, 
flies  and  all  insects. 


The  Oakes  Sanitary  Evaporator  is  so  com- 
pact in  its  construction,  that  it  occupies 
only  18  by  18  inches  space;  but  the  six 
trays  have  a drying  surface  of  nearly  ten 
square  feet,  giving  a capacity  of  three  to 
four  pecks  of  apples  per  day  and  a propor- 
tionate quantity  of  other  fruits  or  vegeta- 
bles. 

In  Results,  the  Oakes  Sanitary  Evaporator 
is  equal  to  machines  which  sell  at  $25  to  $50 
and  its  capacity  is  much  greater  than  that 
of  any  other  dryer  selling  at  anything  like 
the  same  price. 

An  O.  X.  Safety  Lamp  furnishes  the  heat. 
This  lamp  burns  ordinary  kerosene  oil.  It 
is  made  especially  for  producing  heat,  and 
only  a small  flame  is  required. 

PRICE  COMPLETE,  $10.00  WEIGHT  25 
LBS. 


HALL’S  E-Z  GARDEN  CULTIVATOR 

Just  the  right  size  and  the  right  price  for  the  average  garden  maker.  Everyone  who 
makes  much  garden  should  have  one,  as  it  reduces  the  labor  on-half.  Makes  gardening  a 
pleasure.  Combination  tools  for  all  kinds  of  garden  work.  Does  away  with  the  tiresome 
hand  hoeing,  weeding,  etc. 

NO.  6 HALL. — Double  handles  quickly  adjustable  to  fit  man  or  child — adjustable  draft 
for  light  and  deep  cultivation.  Swing  Frame  gives  the  plow  a hang  or  balance — making  it 
easiest  running  plow  on  market.  The  double  extended  curved  handles  insure  steady,  even 
wojrk.  Each  tool  furnished  is  carefully  sharpened,  polished,  and  will  scour  in  any  soil. 


Hall’s  No.  6 Garden  Flow  and  Cultivator 


“SPEED  UP” 
Equip  yourself  with 
garden  tools  so  as  to 
double  your  output. 

Labor  is  scarce 
and  high.  These  tools 
will  pay  for  them- 
selves in  a few  days’ 
use. 


E-Z  Garden  Cultivator  No.  1 with  5 tools  (one  reversible) 


Tools  Furnished. — Plow  or  mould  board  for  cultivating, 
hilling,  plowing,  covering  seed.  Rake  for  cultivating,  har- 
rowing. Weeder  for  cutting  weeds.  Double  Diamond  Point 
for  marking  seed  rows,  etc. 

Strong  24-inch  wheel.  Weight  24  lbs. 

Price  complete,  only  S6.00 


NO.  1 HALL. — This  is  a favorite  with 
the  ladies  and  children  as  it  is  smaller 
and  lighter.  It  has  a “straight  to  axle” 
adjustable  handle  and  a 16-inch  wheel. 
Can  be  taken  apart  and  sent  by  parcel 
post.  (P.  P.  wt.  14  lbs.  Price  complete 
S4.50. 


WITH  A GARDEN  CULTIVATOR  YOU  CAN  CULTIVATE  YOUR  WHOLE  GARDEN  IN 
THE  TIME  IT  WOULD  TAKE  YOU  TO  HOE  A FEW  ROWS. 


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Lawn  Mowers 

We  do  not  carry  a large  variety,  but  we  do  offer  the  makes  that  run  easily,  wear  well 

and  do  satisfactory  work.  Order  early,  prices  liable  to  advance. 


GREAT  AMERICAN  BALL-BEARING.— 

Open  cylinder,  five  blades,  10-inch  wheel, 
solid  cast  steel  butting  knives,  hardened 
in  oil;  steel  balls  of  highest  grade,  placed 
in  dust-proof  steel  cup;  cuts  close;  easily 
adjusted.  15-inch  $15.00;  17-inch  $16.00; 
19-inch  $18.00;  21-inch  $19.75. 


GREAT  AMERICA. — Closed  cylinder,  three 
blades,  7-inch  wheel;  hardened  and  tem- 
pered solid  cast  steel  cutting  knives,  posi- 
tively self-sharpening.  12-inch  $10.00;  14- 
inch  $11.25;  16-inch  $12.00;  18-inch  $14.00. 

FAULTLESS. — Best  cheap  lawn 
mower  for  money;  has  3 blades 
tempered  tool  steel;  good  ad- 
justment, 14-inch  $4.50;  16-inch 
$5.50. 


Grass  Catchers 

SIMPLEX. — Good,  cheap  grass 
catcher.  Canvas  sides,  galvan- 
ized bottom,  wire  frame.  No.  1 

for  14  to  17-inch  mower,  $1.75; 
18  to  21-inch,  $2.25. 


NOTE. — Write  for  prices  on 
Grass  Hooks,  Shears,  Sickles,  etc. 
We  hope  to  have  stock. 


Great  American  Lawn  Mower. 


Dunham  Water-Weight  Lawn  Rollers 

This  roller  has  a water-tight  steel  drum  which  can  be  filled  with  water  to  make  it  heavy, 
and  emptied  when  storing  away. 

The  roller  is  fitted  with  steel  roller  bearings  and  is  an  easy  running,  long-wearing  machine. 
Ask  for  booklet — “The  Proper  Care  of  Lawns” — free.  We  carry  the  following  sizes  in  stock. 


Order  Drum  Number  Filled  Portland 


No.  Sizes  Sections  Empty  Water  Sand  Prices 

WB3 14x20  in,  1 65  200  300  $13.25 

WB5 18x24  in.  1 80  300  500  16.75 


WB7 24x24  in. 


125 


500 


800 


21.50 


WB11.  . .18x24  in. 
WB13.  ..24x32  in. 


115 

170 


330 

650 


500  22.75 

1000  30.00 


WB15  . . .24x24  in. 


145 


500 


800 


26.50 


During  Winter  Months  freezing  and  thawing  and  heavy 
rains  loosen  the  soil  and  heave  the  turf  away  from  the 
sub-soil,  leaving  millions  of  sensitive  “feeder-roots”  ex- 
posed to  the  air.  In  the  spring  when  the  grass  should 
start  growing  these  roots  soon  dry  out  and  die. 


In  summer,  too,  sun  and  wind  tend  to  dry  out,  bake 
and  crack  the  surface  soil  around  the  roots  and  this  is 
equally  harmful  to  the  lawn.  A good  roller  will  compress 
the  soil  around  the  roots,  and  press  the  turf  back  against 
the  moist  sub-soil  so  the  roots  can  absorb  the  water  and 
plant  food. 

Bolling  occasionally  throughout  the  summer  (especi- 
ally after  heavy  rains)  keeps  the  surface  even  and  pre- 
vents the  soil  drying  out.  It  discourages  the  work  of 
worms,  ants,  moles  and  gives  a smooth,  even  lawn  for  the 
mower  to  run  over. 

It  is  absolutely  impossible  to  keep  a lawn,  large  or 
small,  in  perfect  condition  without  rolling,  no  matter  how 
many  other  things  may  be  done  in  taking  care  of  it. 


Dunham  Lawn  Roller 


(Showing  new  “No  Tip”  han- 
dle lock  and  how  to  fill.) 


Before  rolling — uneven,  air  spaces,  cracks.  After  rolling — level  and  compact. 


R.  R.’S  EVERGREEN  LAWN  GRASS  SEED  (page  41)  and  WONDER  ODORLESS  FER- 
TILIZER (page  38)  makes  those  beautiful  green,  velvety  lawns  so  much  admired. 


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SPRAY  AND  GARDEN  HOSE 

We  offer  new  stock  only  of  high-grade  hose  for  spray  pumps  and  garden  purposes.  We 
advise  our  customers  to  huy  the  best.  It  Is  cheapest  in  the  end.  Don't  buy  old  stock. 


ZZZ  GRADE  (Non-Xinkable . — Guaranteed. 
This  hose  gives  excellent  satisfaction. 
Good  enough  for  any  ordinary  spraying 
outfit,  and  by  far  the  best  hose  for  flor- 
ists' or  gardeners'  use.  One  customer  re- 
ports that  he  used  a BO-foot  length  of  thif 
grade  for  3 seasons  continuously,  which 
proves  that  it  is  the  cheapest  hose  to  buy. 
We  have  this  on  500-foot  reels,  and  cut 
any  length  wanted. 

Price  per  foot,  corrugated  \ inch,  16c;  % 
inch  18c;  smooth  finish,  \ inch  15c;  1 
inch  17c. 


SPECIAL  SPRAY  HOSE. — The  highest  grade 
extra  heavy  spray  hose  made;  guaranteed. 

Price,  % in.  only,  20c  ft. 


TROUT  COTTON  HOSE. — Makes  an  excel- 

ent  garden  hose  for  those  prefering  cotton 
on  acount  of  lightness.  Made  of  4-ply  can- 
vass with  a good,  thick,  rubber  lining. 
Price  in  50-ft.  lengths  with  couplings,  \ 
inch  $5.00;  % inch  $6.00. 


BAMBOO  EXTENSION  RODS 


These  are  necessary  for  spraying  trees.  Our  stock  is  made  up  in  the  best  possible  man- 
ner. No.  1 bamboo  poles  lined  with  either  aluminum  or  steel  tubing,  screw  threaded  into 
brass  connections  at  either  end.  Stopcock  or  cutoff  necessary  to  make  connections  complete. 


6 ft.  8 ft.  10  ft.  12  ft. 

ALUMINUM  LINED  $2.40  $2.70  $3.00  $3.30 

STEEL  LINED  1.50  1.70  1.90  2.10 


EXTRAS  FOR  EXTENSIONS. — Stopcock,  each  90c;  Angle  Cutoff  $1.00;  Drip  Guard  20c. 


Safe,  Sure, 
Simple 


THE  IDEAL  GOPHER  TRAPS 


The  Ideal  Trap. 


The  only  trap  guaranteed  to  catch  small  or  large  pocket 
gophers.  Being  round,  with  thin  edges,  gopher  walks  into 
trap  before  detecting  anything  in  runway.  100  per  cent 
efficient — catches  the  gopher  every  time.  Far  safer  and 
surer  than  poisons  or  gas.  Hundreds  of  users  have  recom- 
mended the  Ideal.  Full  instructions  with  each  trap.  Pam- 
phlet on  request.  Price,  60c  postpaid,  2 for  $1.00 


Phantom  View  of  the  Nash  Trap  Set  on  One  of  the 
Deeper  Runways. 


Nash  Mole  Trap 

The  Only  Trap  that  Always 
Catches  the  Mole  in  All  Kinds  of 
Ground  and  When  Coming  from 
Either  Direction. 

After  repeated  requests  from 
customers  who  would  not  take 
any  other  we  have  stocked  this 
trap  and  have  sold  many.  We 
have  had  nothing  but  praises 
from  the  operators.  It  is  very 
strong  and  can  be  set  in  the  deep 
or  shallow  runways.  If  you  will 
find  the  main  runway  you  can 
soon  catch  all  the  moles,  for  the 
•Nash’'  never  misses;  “it  catches 
’em  coming  or  going.”  Both  the 
choker  wires  are  made  of  a sin- 
gle piece  of  metal,  bent  to  the 
desired  form,  so  that  they  are 
held  perfectly  in  place,  not  de- 
pending on  numerous  joints.  The 
springs  which  operate  the  trap 
are  of  one  piece  of  best  Bessemer 
spring  steel,  while  the  trap  as  a 
whole  is  strong  enough  so  that 
no  clods,  stones,  sticks  or  any- 
thing of  that  kind  prevents  its 
perfect  operation.  Full  directions 
with  each  trap.  Price,  $1.20  post- 
paid. 


Get  Rid  of  the  Destructive  Gophers  by  Using1  an  Efficient  Trap 


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SPRAYS,  INSECTICIDES,  ETC. 

The  best^nd  most  economical  method  of  spraying  is  with  a hand  or  power  sprayer. 
ARSENATE  OF  LEAD  Has  many  advantages  over  Lime  and 


For  spraying  trees  and  shrubs  or  plants 
against  the  attacks  of  leaf -biting  or  leaf- 
eating insects  of  all  kinds,  such  as  green 
worms,  slugs,  etc.  Especially  valuable  for 
spraying  to  prevent  the  coddling  moth  on 
Apple  and  Pear,  ana  should  be  used  just 
before  the  calyx  cups  close,  for  eating  in- 
sects, whenever  they  appear.  Can  be  com- 
bined with  other  sprays. 

PASTE  FORM  Arsenate  of  Lead.  — It 

comes  in  paste  form  and  is  diluted  in  wa- 
ter at  the  rate  of  about  1 ounce  to  a gal- 
lon of  water,  or  2 to  3 lbs.  to  50  gallons 
of  water.  (Not  mailable.) 

Price,  1 lb.  jar  40c;  5 lbs.  $1.50.  Low 
quantity  price. 

DRY  POWDERED  Arsenate  of  Dead. — Has 

many  advantages  over  the  paste,,  easier 
to  mix  and  requires  less,  is  more  efficient 
on  account  of  its  extreme  fluffiness  and 
will  adhere  longer.  Does  not  deteriorate, 
harden  or  freeze,  consequently  can  be  car- 
ried over.  Use  1 to  2 lbs.  to  50  gallons  of 
water.  1 to  2 tablespoonsful  to  a gallon. 
Put  up  in  sift  proof  cartons  with  adjust- 
able tops.  (Poison  not  mailable.) 

Prices,  1 lb.  60c;  5 lbs.  $2.75.  Quantity 
price  on  request. 

LIME  AND  SULPHUR  SPRAYS 

Particularly  effective  in  the  control  of 
the  following:  San  Jose  Scale,  Oyster 

Shell  Bark  Louse,  Scale  Insects,  Fungus 
Diseases  such  as  Peach  Leaf  Curl,  Apple 
and  Pear  Canker,  Apple  Scab,  Brown  Rot 
of  Peach  or  Plum,  Blister  Mite,  etc. 

LIME  AND  SULPHUR  SOLUTION.  — The 

original  and  old  form  liquid  spray  for 
San  Jose  scale.  Use  1 part  of  this  liquid 
to  9 parts  of  water  for  dormant  spraying. 
We  offer  high  grade  quality.  (Not  mail- 
able.) 

Price,  Qt.  25c;  gal.  65c;  5 gals.  $2.50;  10 
gals.  $4.25.  Write  for  price  per  barrel. 

SHERWIN-WILLIAMS  DRY  LIME  SUL- 
FUR.— A true  type  and  not  to  be  confused 
with  substitutes  or  compounds  offered  on 
the  market.  Overcomes  disadvantages  of 
the  liquid  material  such  as  the  possibility 
of  freezing,  leaky  packages,  hauling  bulky 
packages,  etc.  Has  all  the  insecticidal 
and  fungicidal  qualities  of  the  liquid  ma- 
terial, and  all  of  its  advantages  with  none 
of  its  disadvantages.  Is  absolutely  safe 
and  effective  not  only  as  a dormant  spray 
for  scale,  insects,  etc.  but  also  as  a sum- 
mer spray  in  combination  with  arsenate 
of  lead.  From  10  to  12  lbs.  Dry  Powdered 
Lime  Sulfur  dissolved  in  50  gallons  of 
water  should  be  used  as  a dormant  spray; 
from  2 to  3 lbs.  to  50  gallons  of  water  in 
combination  with  the  usual  proportion  of 
arsenate  of  lead  should  be  used  for  sum- 
mer spray  on  all  seed  fruits  such  as  ap- 
ples pears,  etc.;  from  1 to  1%  lbs.  to  50 
gallons  of  water  in  combination  with  the 
usual  strength  of  arsenate  of  lead  for 
summer  spray  of  peaches,  plums,  and  all 
stone*  fruits.  (Small  cans  mailable.) 
Prices,  1 lb.  25c;  5 lbs.  $1.00;  10  lbs.  $2.00; 
25  lbs.  $3.75;  100  lbs.  $11.00. 

SCALE  DESTROYER 

“Target  Brand.” — A soluble  oil  spray  of  de- 
cided merit  for  San  Jose  scale,  the  most 
effective  for  leaf  roller,  all  tree  infesting 
scale  and  most  soft  bodied  sucking  insects. 


NOTE. — Prices  on  Sprays,  etc.,  subject  to 
and  liable  to  advance. 


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getting  into  every  1 ttle  crevice.  Will 
go  twice  as  far.  Has  no  bad  odor,  does 
not  discolor  and  mum  more  agriea-'  - to 
apply  as  it  does  not  burn  the  eyes  and 
skin;  no  clogging  of  nozzles,  mixes  easily. 
Use  1 gallon  to  20  of  water,  after  the 
leaves  are  off  and  up  to  time  buds  appear. 
For  summer  spray  use  1 gallon  to  100 
gallons  of  water.  (Not  mailable.) 

Price,  Pt.  35c;  qt.  50c;  gal.  $1.50;  5 gals. 
$6.00;  10  gals.  $10.50.  Write  f r prica  per 
barrel. 

BORDEAUX  MIXTURE 

7* or  Blight,  Mildew,  Rust  and  Fungus  Dis- 
eases. Also  prevents  and  cures  Black  Rot 
and  3cab,  and  acts  as  a deterrant  for  in- 
sects on  fruits  and  vegetables. 

BORDEAUX  MIXTURE  — PASTE.  — High 
grade,  easy  to  use.  Ali  ready  to  mix  with 
water  at  the  rate  of  1 pound  to  5 gallons 
of  water  wher  the  leaves  are  off;  use  1 
ro  10  for  summer  when  foliage  is  out. 
Prices,  1 lb.  can  40c;  5 lb.  can  $1.50;  10 
lb.  can  $2.75  (not  mailable). 

BORDEAUX  riXTURE  — POWDERED. — 

This  is  a perfect  dry  Bordeaux  mixture 
concentrate  in  a dry  powder.  It  is  scien- 
tifically founded  to  insure  perfect  results, 
stays  in  suspension  well  and  adheres  to 
the  foliage.  It  can  be  us-'d  in  combination 
wi^h  other  'nseciicide  with  an  extraordi- 
nary degree  of  safety.  For  general  win- 
ter use,  8 lbs.  to  50  gals,  of  water;  one- 
half  strength  for  summer  (Not  mailable.) 
Price,  1 lb.  50c;  5 lbs.  $2.35;  10  lbs.  $4.25. 

BLACK  LEAF  “40.”  — A concentrated  solu- 
tion of  nicotine  sulphate  containing  40  per 
cent  nicotine.  Indorsed  by  the  foremost 
experts  of  the  U.  S.,  for  red  bug,  green  and 
woolly  aphis,  trips,  plant  lice,  codling 
moth,  pear  psylla  and  all  sucking  insects. 
Descriptive  pamphlet  on  request.  (Not 
mailable.) 

Price,  1 oz.  bottle  25c,  makes  5 gals.;  \ lb. 
can  75c,  makes  47  gals,  spray;  2 lb.  can, 
$2.50,  makes  240  gals,  spray;  10  lb.  can, 
$10.75,  makes  1000  gals,  spray. 

Note. — Fish  oil  sohp  mixed  in  this  solu- 
tion makes  it  more  effective  and  is  neces- 
sary for  perfect  results.  It  makes  it  stick 
and  last  longer.  Use  4 lbs.  to  50  gals, 
solution.  Full  and  detailed  instructions 
with  each  can. 

WEED  KILLER  (“Target  Brand”).  — Guar- 
anteed to  destroy  weeds,  grass,  poison  ivy 
and  all  undesirable  vegetation.  Keeps 
roadways  and  paths  free  from  weeds. 
Cleans  tennis  courts  and  ball  diamonds. 
Cleans  alleyways  and  fence  corners.  An 
effective  combination  of  high  grade  chem- 
icals which  diluted  in  water  at  1 to  50  de- 
stroys the  roots  as  well  as  the  tops  of  all 
vegetation.  One  gallon  diluted  will  cover 
100  to  150  square  quards;  and  one  or  two 
applications  are  sufficient  for  an  entire 
season.  (Not  mailable.) 

Price,  Pt.  40c;  qt.  60c;  gal.  $1.75;  5 gals. 
$7.50.  Wri-  fer  price  per  barrel. 

S-W  PARIS  GREEN.— This  is  the  most  ef- 
fective, safe  and  economical  Green  on  the 
market.  Kills  the  insects  but  does  not 
blight  the  foliage.  Usually  four  to  six 
ounces  to  fifty  gallons  of  water  will  be 
satisfactory.  Price,  1 lb.  60c;  2 lbs.  $1.15. 


changes — some  stocks  are  very  scarce 


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Sprays  and  Insecticides — Continued 

“CARCO”  VEGETABLE  SPRAY 


For  many  years  the  gardeners  of  the  Pa- 
cific Coast  have  suffered  from  a scourge  of 
root-maggots  and  worms  that  has  made 
gardening,  if  not  impossible,  much  more  un- 
profitable than  it  should  have  been.  Many 
remedies  have  been  tried  with  little  success 
until  the  “Carco”  formula  was  discovered. 

A wonderfully  successful  spray  for  de- 
stroying root  maggots,  grubs,  etc.,  that 
infest  Turnips,  Badishes,  Beets,  Butabagas, 
Cauliflower,  Cabbage,  Onions,  etc.,  and  also 
recommended  for  combatting  crown  borers 
in  Strawberries. 

To  get  best  results,  the  ground  should  be 
sprayed  freely  before  planting,  then  again 
as  soon  as  the  vegetables  come  up.  Dip  cab- 
bage plants  in  a solution  of  “Carco”  before 
planting.  “Carco”  is  highly  concentrated; 
use  1 part  “Carco”  to  100  to  125  parts  of  wa- 
ter. Descriptive  pamphlet  and  testimonials 
on  request. 

Prices,  £-pint  cans  prepaid  30c;  larger 
sizes  by  freight  or  express  only,  \ pints 
20c;  pints  30c;  quarts  50c;  \ -gal.  90c;  gal. 
$1.75. 

BUG  DEATH 

Non-poisonous. — -A  most  effective  powder 
that  kills  the  squash,  cucumber  and  cab- 
bage bugs,  currant  worm  and  all  bugs  and 
worms  that  eat  the  leaves  of  plants  and 
vines.  Bug  Death  is  a wonderful  protec- 
tion against  insects.  Absolutely  non-in- 
jurious.  Contains  no  arsenic.  Kills  the 
bugs,  prevents  blight,  revives  and  aids  the 
healthy  growth  of  plants  and  shrubs. 
Does  the  work  as  nothing  else  will.  You 
can’t  afford  to  be  without  it.  Bug  Death 
is  generally  applied  dry,  but  is  very  effec- 
tive mixed  with  water  and  sprayed.  Use 
1 pound  to  2 gallons  water. 

Prices:  1 lb.  cans  with  perforated  shaker 
tops  postpaid  30c.  By  express,  1 lb.  25c; 
5 lbs.  $1.00;  10  lbs.  $1.75;  25  lbs.  and  up 
16c  lb.  Add  postage  if  wanted  by  mail. 

BLUE  LABEL  SLUG  DESTBOTEB.- This  is 
the  first  powder  of  its  kind  that  we  ever 
found  to  positively  kill  slugs  and  keep 
them  away  from  young  plants.  Full  di- 
rections on  each  package. 

Price:  Barge  pkg.  30c  (P.  P.  wt.  2 lbs.) 

NICO-FUME 

The  purest  and  most  highly  refined  nico- 
tine product  offered  for  spraying,  vaporiz- 
ing and  fumigation  in  Green  Houses.  Our 
Florists  like  NICO-FUME  better  than 
other  similar  preparations  such  as  Nicoti- 
cide,  To-bak-ine,  etc.,  because  it  is  safe 
and  less  expensive.  Read  descriptive 
pamphlet  and  be  convinced.  Free  on  re- 
quest. 

Nico-Fume  Liquid  for  spraying  or  vaporiz- 
ing: 1-lb.  tin  50c;  1-lb.  tin  S1.50;  4-lb.  tin 
$5.50;  8 lbs.  (gal.)  $10.50.  (Cannot  mail.) 

Nico-Fume  Fumigating  Paper.  — Quick,  safe 
and  effective  for  greenhouse  work.  Price 
per  can  of  24  sheets  85c  (weight  1 lb.); 
144  sheets  $4.00  'weight  4 lbs.).  Add  post- 
age. 288  sheets  direct  from  factory  pre- 
paid for  $7.50,  guaranteed  fresh. 

FUMOTH  FUMIGATOBS. — For  killing 
moths,  millers,  mosquitoes,  mites  and  lice 

in  hen  house,  etc.  Vapor  does  not  injure 
clothing,  furniture,  etc.  Full  directions 
on  the  can.  Price  50c;  postpaid,  60c 


NIAGARA  3 IN  1 — Dusting  Mixture 

This  new  preparation  is  meeting  with 
great  success  everywhere.  It  is  a com- 
bination of  Sulphur,  Arsenate  of  Lead  and 
Tobacco  dust.  It  is  specially  prepared  and 
exceedingly  fine,  which  insures  a good 
even  distribution  and  splendid  sticking 
qualities. 

A combined  insecticide  and  fungicide  for 
mildew,  green  or  black  lice  or  any  leaf- 
chewing  insects.  Apply  with  a powder 
gun  (see  page  130).  No  muss  or  slopping 
liquids  to  contend  with.  (Not  mailable.) 
Prices  in  bulk:  1 lb.  35c;  5-lb.  sack  $1.00; 
10-lb.  sack  $1.50;  25-lb.  sack  $3.00;  ori- 
ginal 100-lb.  sacks  $10.50. 

SULPHO-TOBACCO  SOAP 

For  spraying  or  sponging  or  dipping  ferns, 
palms  or  potted  plants,  or  spraying  roses, 
shrubs  or  vines  it  is  invaluable.  Kills 
Aphis,  Bed  Spider,  Plant  Lice  and  Suck- 
ing Insects.  Acts  quickly  and  effectively 
against  these  pests.  Will  not  injure  the 
tenderest  plant.  Two  ounces  of  soap  make 
a gallon  of  solution.  Non-poisonous  per- 
fectly safe  and  yet  very  efficient. 

Prices:  Postpaid,  3-oz.  bar  15c;  8-oz.  bar 

25c. 

GOPHER-GO 

Sure  Death  to  Gophers,  Squirrels,  Prairie 
Dogs,  Rats  and  Mice 
No  more  use  for  traps.  Guaranteed  to  do  the 
work  or  your  money  back. 

The  only  prepared  poison  that  will  get  a 
gopher.  The  government  advises  poisoning 
as  the  most  effective  and  best  method  of 
exterminating  ground  pests.  Gophergo  is  a 
combination  that  never  fails.  They  are  sure 
to  get  it,  they  like  it  and  they  eat  it.  Go- 
phergo has  been  tested  and  endorsed  by 
many  state  experiment  stations.  If  farmers 
and  gardeners  would  carry  a small  can  of 
Gophergo  when  walking  around  their  places 
and  leave  a few  pellets  where  ‘“signs”  are 
discovered  the  pests  will  soon  disappear. 
Full  directions  on  each  can.  (Not  mailable.) 
Price,  10  oz.  can  35c;  1J  lb.  can  60c;  31  lb. 
can  $1.10.  (Cannot  mail.) 

Bead  this  Beport. 

Eugene,  Ore.,  June  12,  1917. 
Routledge  Seed  <£  Floral  Co., 

Gentlemen : Enclosed  find  check  for  a 10-or. 
can  of  “ Gopher-Go .”  It  certainly  is  fine,  and 
will  do  all  that  you  claim  for  it.  I make  a 
practice  of  having  a can  of  it  whenever  I go 
into  my  fields  and  have  not  had  to  go  over  the 
ground  the  second  time  for  the  gophers  “fall 
for  it,” — pardon  the  slang, — every  time.  I 
open  runway  and  drop  a few  grains  wherever 
I see  they  have  been  at  work.  I have  often 
found  several  mice  stretched  out  on  the  ground 
next  morning. 

Very  sincerely, 

M.  C.  TILLOTSOX. 

TOBACCO  DUST. — Valuable  as  an  insecti- 
cide. Lb.  10c;  10  lbs.  75c 

GBAPTING  WAK. — We  sell  Target  Brand, 
a high-grade  preparation. 

I lb.  10c;  'z  lb.  25c;  lb.  40c;  postage  extra 
PISH  OIL  SOAP. — For  aphis,  plant  lice,  etc. 
Best  grade.  Postage  extra. 

1 lb.  20c;  10  lbs.  $1.50;  100  lbs.  market  price 
SULPHUB  POWDEB. 

Lb.  10c;  100  lbs.  market  price 
SULPHUB  CANDLES. 

Each  10c,  postpaid  15c;  3#for  35c 


FBEE  ADVICE. — If  you  will  write  and  tell  us  what  insects 
to  combat  we  will  advise  you  to  the  best  of  our  ability. 


or  plant  disease  you 


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SPRAY  PUMPS  AND  SPRAYERS 

We  can  supply  nearly  twenty  different  styles,  from  a light  hand  pump  to  the  large  power- 
ful power  outfits.  Hardie’s  handsomely  illustrated  and  descriptive  catalog  on  request. 

HARDIE  PUMPS  ARE  GUARANTEED  TO  DO  THE  WORK  CLAIMED  OR  YOUR  MONEY 
BACK. 


The  strongest,  most  pow- 
erful and  satisfactory  spray 
pumps  for  barrels  or  tanks. 

All  working  parts  are  of 
brass.  Perfect  agitation  of 
the  spray  mixture  is  se- 
cured by  a mechanical  agi- 
tator, which  works  with 
each  stroke  of  the  handle 
(notice  cut  carefully).  The 
construction  is  simple.  The 
pump  can  be  repacked  or 
plunger  tightened  easily, 
and  quickly.  No  pipe  wrench 
needed.  All  the  valves  are 
round,  hard  brass  balls. 

No.  6 Hardie. 


Catalog  No.  Trees  Capacity 

No.  Suitable  for  per  Hour 

NO.  5 25  to  30  50  gal. 

NO.  6 30  to  75  75  gal. 

NO.  7 100  up  120  gal. 


Hardie  Wheel  Outfit  No.  21. 


Size  of 
Plunger 
1|  inch 
2 inch 
2\  inch 


Price? 

B.  W.  I.  C. 
$14.00  $12.50 

17.00  14.50 

20.50  18.00 


Handle 

Stroke 


4 inch 
41.  inch 

5 inch 


NOTE. — A.  B.,  all  brass — W.  I.  C.,  with  iron  air  chamber. 


Free  instructions  for  mounting.  Barrel  “pump  plates”  or  holders  for  end  or  side;  state 
which  you  prefer.  For  nozzles,  hose,  extension  rod,  etc.,  see  following  pages.  (Extension 
Rods,  page  125.) 


OUR  SPECIAL  OUTFIT  NO.  17y2. 

One  No.  6 all-brass  pump,  mounted  on 
barrel  one  15-foot  lead  best  V^-inch  hose, 

one  10-foot  steel  lined  bamboo  extension 
rod  with  stopcock  and  drip  guard,  one 
Vermorei  nozzle,  all  complete  and  ready 
for  work. 

Price  $22.50;  mounted  on  barrel  $26.50; 
extra  lead  of  hose,  extension  and  nozzle, 
$5.25  extra. 

HARDIE  BUCKET  PUMP. 

A high-grade,  all-brass  bucket  pump,  espe- 
cially designed  to  meet  the  long-felt  want 
in  this  line.  It  is  the  only  bucket  pump  on 
the  market  that  has  a 1 mechanical 
agitator  and  that  is  so  designed  as 
to  always  stand  in  position  in  the  center 
of  the  bucket.  It  can  readily  be  detached 
from  the  bucket  by  unscrewing  a nut  on 
the  spider.  This  new  device  for  holding 
the  pump  firmly  in  place  in  the  center 
of  the  bucket  enables  the  operator  to 
carry  the  whole  outfit  with  one  hand.  A 
practical  outfit  for  light  work.  This  is 
the  only  bucket  pump  in  the  market  that 
is  giving  entire  satisfaction.  Good-sized 
air  chambers  enables  one  to  maintain  a 
high  pressure  and  continuous  spray. 
BUCKET  OUTFIT  NO.  10 
Price,  including  No,  4 Pump,  one  5-gallon 
heavy  wooden  bucket,  three  feet  best  %- 
Inch  hose,  one  spraying  lance  18  inhes 
long,  one  Vermorel  nozzle,  price  $9.00. 

To  reach  the  tops  of  tall  trees,  you  should 
order,  extra,  an  extension  rod.  For  price 

of  extension  rods,  see  page  125. 


OUR  SPECIAL  OUTFIT  NO.  21 
This  outfit  is  designed  to  meet  a long- 
felt  want  by  the  small  fruitgrower  and 
gardener.  The  30-gallon  barrel  is  mounted 
on  strong  wrought-iron  wheels,  26  inches 
in  diameter,  with  1%-inch  tires.  No.  5 
pump,  5 feet  best  hose  and  couplings,  8- 
foot  bamboo  rod  and  leakless  stopcock,  1 
Vermorel  nozzle.  Price  $26.50 


Hardie  Spray  Pumps — 
“The  Sprayer  with 
the  trouble  left  out” 


“Hardie  Bucket  Outfit” 

The  best  value  and 
best  Bucket  Pump  on 
the  market. 

Who  says  So? 

Every  one  who  has 
tried  them;  and  we 
have  sold  hundreds. 


Our  experience  shows  us  that  if  you  get  a good  outfit,  one  large  enough  to  do  your  work, 
you  vsjill  spray  well  and  as  often  as  necessary;  but  if  you  get  a cheap  outfit  or  one  that  is 
too  small,  you  will  become  disgusted,  throw  it  aside  and  let  this  most  important  work  go 

undone.  Hardie  Mfg.  Co.’s  handsomely  illustrated  catalog  on  request. 


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SPRAY  PUMPS— Continued 


LOWELL  FOUNTAIN  SPRAYER 

Every  city  gardener,  florist  and  poultry 
keeper  needs  a Lowell  Fountain  Sprayer; 
clean  and  easy  to  operate;  no  need  to  get 
any  spray  on  your  hands  or  clothes;  will 
last  a lifetime  with  reasonable  care.  (Try 
one  at  our  store.) 


Special  Features:  Capacity  3 gallons;  can 

be  carried  by  the  handle  (see  cut)  or  a strap 
that  goes  over  the  shoulder.  The  automatic 
controlling  valve  under  the  handle  is  easily 
operated  with  one  finger.  You  have  perfect 
control  of  the  spray  and  don’t  waste  any. 
The  air  pressure  pump  is  outside  where  you 
can  get  at  it,  the  filler  plug  is  well  made 
and  fits  tight.  The  tank  after  being  seamed 
and  riveted  is  dipped  into  molten  solder, 
making  it  absolutely  air-tight  and  the  strong- 
est Air  Pressure  Sprayer  made,  standing 
five  times  the  air  pressure  necessary  to 
operate. 

Hose  with  4-inch  rod,  2 nozzles  and  filler 
funnel,  with  each  outfit.  The  short  crook 
and  nozzle  shown  in  the  cut  is  used  without 
the  hose  when  spraying  vegetables.  For 
reaching  the  under  side  of  leaves  of  low 
bushes,  attach  the  hose  and  use  the  vine  at- 
tachment extension  rod.  For  high  spraying 
use  as  many  two-foot  extensions  as  needed. 
Descriptive  booklet  on  reuest. 

Prices:  No.  Ill  brass  tank  S9.00;  No.  110 
galvanized  tank  S6.50.  (P.  P.  12  lbs.) 

NOTE — Can  be  sent  by  parcel  post,  but 
express  is  safer. 

Extras— 2-foot  brass  extension  rods,  each 
75c;  vine  attachment,  2-foot  extension  with 
bent  neck,  each  SI.  00.  < P.  P.  1 lb.' 


NO.  3 GLASS  TANK 


Well  constructed,  the  glass  reservoir 
which  is  a quart  Mason  jar,  is  not  affected 
by  any  kind  of  spray..  You  can  have  several 
jars  of  different  sprays  (already  prepared) 
and  when  you  wish  to  change,  take  out  one 
and  put  in  another.  Xo  delay.  Extra  long 
air  chamber,  special  plunger  and  throws  a 
strong,  fine  spray  in  any  direction.  (P.  P. 
3 lbs.)  Each  (not  prepaid)  S1.25 


O.  K.  BRASS 
BUCKET  PUMP 

(See  cut  ) — Con- 
structed entirely  of 
brass.  It  is  furn- 
ished with  three  feet 
of  best  quality  rub- 
ber hose,  detachable; 
malleable  iron  stir- 
rup, three  inter- 
changeable brass  noz- 
zles which  throw  a 
fine  mist,  coarse  spray 
or  a solid  stream. 

Pump  is  provided 
with  large  air  cham- 
ber, with  brass  ball 
valves  and  valve 
seats.  Throws  a con- 
tinuous spray;  neat  in 
appearance  as  well  as 
durable  in  construc- 
tion. Much  superior 
to  pumps  of  this  class 
offered  heretofore. 

Look  at  illustration 
carefully.  (P.  P.  7 
lbs.)  Price  S4.75 

No.  32,  1 barrel,  S5.50;  No.  31,  double  bar- 
rel and  lever  handle  S6.50.  Description  on 
request. 

HAND  SPRAYERS  OF  “MERIT” 

The  "Perfect’’  Sprayers  offered  below  are 
well  and  properly  constructed  of  heavy,  high 
grade  material.  We  offer  the  "Lowell"  line, 
far  superior  to  most  makes.  Full  size,  20 
inches  long,  capacity  1 quart.  Adapted  for 
all  kinds  of  general  spraying.  Your  choice 
of  styles. 


No.  7 Perfect. 

No.  6 or  No.  7 (P.  P.  weight  2 lbs.)  your 
choice,  each  65c. 


No.  6 Perfect. 


NO.  5 CONTINUOUS  SPRAYER 

Has  2 spray  caps  for  spraying  up.  down, 
straight  ahead  or  at  any  angle  and  is  so 
constructed  that  it  not  only  sprays  on  the 
downward  stroke  of  plunger,  but  also  when 
it  is  drawn  back,  thus  causing  a continuous 
mist-like,  spray,  enabling  one  to  spray  three 
times  as  fast  and  with  one-tnird  the  labor. 
Length  20  inches.  Capacity,  one  quart.  (P. 
P.  weight,  2 lbs.) 

Each,  TIN,  Si. 00 ; GALVANIZED.  S1.25; 
EP  - SS.  SI. 75. 

V 


No.  5 Continuous. 

DON'T  WAIT  until  the  fungi,  such  as  mi  dew,  rust,  black  spot,  etc.,  have  attacked  your 
roses  and  trees;  the  fungicide  sprays  are  merely  preventives  and  should  be  used  in  the  fall 
or  early  in  the  spring.  After  the  disease  has  developed,  it  may  be  too  late  to  save  the  plant. 


O.  X.  Bucket  Pump 


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Powder  Sprayers,  Blowers  and  Dusters 

These  are  used  for  applying  Sulphur,  Bug  Death,  Dry  Bordeaux  or  insect  powder  of  any  kind. 


LOWELL  POWDER  GUN  (See  cut).— Heavy 
tin.  Finished  in  aluminum.  If  the  pow- 
der is  sifted  and  dry  it  will  not  clog; 
guaranteed.  Throws  a fine  cloud  of  pow- 
der. Capacity  1 quart.  (P.  P.  2\  lbs.) 


Price  $1.00 


Lowell  Powder  Gun 

NIAGARA  DUST  GUN.— A new  style,  light 
weight,  durable  and  powerful  dust  gun. 


Price  $2.50 


DEFENDER. 

Holds  about  1 oz. 
15c;  postpaid  20c. 


PL  OR  AD  ORA. 

Holds  about  4 oz. 
Larger,  Better. 
35c;  postpaid  40c. 


DICKEY  BUG  DEATH  DUSTER.— For  using 
when  applying  Lime,  Dust  or  Powder  of 
any  kind.  For  use  on  small  gardens  this  is 
very  handy.  Saves  powder,  puts  it  on 
evenly  and  just  where  you  want  it. 

Each.  50c 


ACRE  AN  HOUR 
DUSTER  OR 
SIFTER.  — Bucket 

shaped,  straight 
sides,  made  of  heavy 
tin,  good  handle, 
holds  5 lbs.  powder. 
A simple  twist  of 
the  wrist  does  the 
work.  As  its  name 
implies,  you  can  cov- 
er an  acre  of  plants 
an  hour.  (P.  P.  3 
lbs.)  Each  $1.00 


(P.  P.  | lb.) 


Busy  Sprinkler 


Pluvius  Sprinkler 


Fountain  Sprinkler 


NOZZLES,  SPRINKLERS,  RODS,  EXTRAS,  ETC. 

For  Bamboo  Extension  Rods,  etc.,  see  page  125. 


GARDEN  HOSE,  THE 
“WEAR-EVER”  KIND, 
page  125. 


INVESTIGATE  THE  KIRK  SYSTEM 
of  spraying  insecticide  and  fertilizer 
through  the  garden  hose.  See  pg.  40. 


LAWN  SPRINKLER 

Don’t  wast  time  holding  the  hose  nozzle — 
use  lawn  sprinklers,  and  change  positions  as 
often  as  necessary. 

Pluvius  Lawn  Sprinkler — Upright  standard, 
3 brass  arms.  (P.  P.  4 lbs.)  Each  $1.75 

Monarch  or  Midget — Same  style  as  above, 
only  lower.  (P.  P.  21  lbs.  Each  $1.25 

Busy  Lawn  Sprinkler Covers  25-foot  cir- 

cle. Very  desirable  for  medium  sized 
yards.  (P.  P.  3 lbs.)  Each  $1.35 

Fountain  Sprinkler. — Circular  brass  tube. 

Large  $1.50;  small  75c  (postage  10c) 
Little  Wonder. — Cheap,  but  good.  Excellent 
in  small  yards.  Covers  20  feet.  (P.  P.  1 
lb.)  Each  50c 

No.  31 — Diamond  Hose  Nozzle. — Best  for 
sprinkling;  adjustable  from  solid  stream 
to  a fine  spray.  (P.  P.  \ lb.)  Each  75c 


No.  41 — Dandy  Hose  Mender. — Best  mender 
made,  simple  and  quick;  nothing  to  catch; 
sure  to  hold. 

Postpaid,  Zz  in.,  15c;  % in.,  20c 

No.  40 — Garden  Hose  Connections.  Both 
male  and  female  couplings. 

I in.  or  2 in.,  pair  50c  (6  oz.) 

Hose  Washers.  Doz.  10c,  postpaid 

No.  45— Metal  Mender  Tubes. 

I in.  or  2 in.,  each  10c  postpaid 
No.  42 — Hose  Clamps,  single  band. 

I in.  or  2 in.,  each  10c  postpaid 
No.  44 — Hose  Clamps,  double  band. 

I in.  or  | .in.,  each  15c  postpaid 

SPRAY  PUMP  NOZZLES 

Single  Bordeaux  (Best  for  Whitewash)  . $0.90 
Single  Vermorel  (Very  Fine  Spray) 90 


PLANT  SMALL  FRUITS  around  your  garden.  What’s  nicer  than  delicious  fresh 
fruit,  fresh  from  your  own  garden?  See  Fruit  Department,  pages  109  to  118. 


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Safety  First 
Cheaper  than  Oil 


DAD’S  ELECTRIC  LANTERN. 


The  Light 

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These  are  a little  out  of  our  line,  but  of  great  merit  and 
of  such  value  to  the  majority  of  our  customers  that  we  have 
decided  to  stock  them. 

Dad’s  Electric  Lantern  is  a full-sized  search-light  lantern. 
It  stands  7^  inches  tall,  514  inches  wide,  2\  inches  thick, 
excluding  the  projecting  bail,  headlight  and  handle.  It’s  the 
most  wonderful  light  ever  invented  for  all  general  purposes. 
It's  in  a class  entirely  by  itself  and  should  not  be  confused 
with  flash-lights  or  so-called  electric  lanterns  using  one 
cell. 

The  dry  cell  container,  or  body,  is  so  constructed  that 
there  is  no  possible  chance  for  prematurely  “run-down" 
cells,  short  circuits,  etc. 

Dad’s  Electric  Lantern  uses  two  ordinary  standard  6-inch 
dry  cells  (or  batteries),  obtainable  from  us  by  parcel  post 
or  any  Electric,  Hardware  or  Gun  Store,  or  any  General 
Merchandise  Store  in  any  city  or  small  village. 

No.  l General  Purpose. 

DAD'S  GENERAL  PURPOSE  PORTABLE  LANTERN 

(See  cut) — A wide  angle  real  light,  that  you  can  work  by. 
in  the  bam,  woodshed,  cellar,  garage,  house,  sick  room,  etc., 

etc.  Light  is  turned  on  or  off  in  a second — no  matches  to 
scratch  or  danger  from  fire.  If  placed  to  one  side  of  a 
living  room  or  work  shop,  it  will  light  brilliantly  the  three 
walls  and  floor.  Can  be  set  down  or  carried  by  the  bail  or 
handle  on  the  back.  Ideal  for  Hunters,  Fishermen,  Campers 
and  Travelers. 

Can  be  fastened  to  any  vehicle  or  motor  by  using  one  of 
Dad's  Adjustable  Holder  Brackets  (see  cut). 

SPECIAL  VEHICLE  LANTERN  (See  Cut) — Excellent  for 
use  on  Bicycles,  Buggies,  Motorcycles,  Wagons,  Boats  or 
Automobiles,  easily  and  quickly  attached.  The  regular 
Diffusing  Reflecter  will  throw  an  even,  bright  light  over 
a wide  circle  and  for  75-foot  distance,  while  the  Search 
Light  Reflecter  throws  a powerful,  illuminating,  brilliant 
light  300  feet  or  more. 

Price  List  of  Dad's  Electric  Lanterns  and  Extras 


Dad's  No.  1 General  Purpose  Lantern,  without  dry  cells 
S2.50  (mailing  weight  21  lbs.  t : complete  with  2 dry  cells 
S3 .25  (mailing  weight  7 lbs.) — add  postage  if  wanted  by 
parcel  post.  (Get  dry  cells  at  your  store  and  save  postage.) 

Dad's  Battery  Case  Bicycle  and  Vehicle  Lantern  Style  No. 
10,  is  % lb.  heavier  and  costs  50c  more  than  Dad’s*  No.  1. 

Dad’s  Adjustable  Holder  Bracket,  Style  40.  for  holding  No. 
1 Lantern  on  Vehicles,  etc.,  S1.00  (weight  2^4  lbs.) — add  post- 
age if  wanted  by  parcel  post. 

No.  30  Special  Head  Light  (no  battery  case),  with 
5-foot  cord  and  switch  key  on  light,  S2.25  (P.  P 
wgt.  1 lb.). 

Extra  Search-Light  or  Diffusing  Reflectors  50c 
postpaid  60c. 

Extra  Lens  (White  or  Red),  25c,  postpaid  30c. 

Extra  Electric  Tungsten  Bulb.  35c,  postpaid  40c. 

Dry  CeU  Batteries  (weight  lbs.),  40c  each. 


No  Chimneys  to  Clean. 
No  Dangerous  Matches. 
No  Ill-Smelling  Carbide. 
No  Disagreeable  Odors. 
No  Heat  and  Smoke. 

No  Soot,  Grease.  Grime. 
No  Empty  Oil  Lanterns. 


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An  all  around  “emergency"  light — pene- 
trates to  the  root  of  auto  troubles.  New  and 
novel. 

Stanfield . Ore.,  March  7,  1917. 
Routledge  Seed  A Floral  Co., 

Gentlemen:  Dad's  Electric  Lantern  is  all 

right  and  has  been  since  1 got  it.  Wouldn't 
be  without  it. 

GEO.  V.  HAMILTON. 


Pamphlet  giving  other  information  and  illustrations  on  request. 


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raise  flowers,  fruits  and  vegetables,  and  to 
beautify  one’s  home  grounds,  if  one  starts 
right  and  has  a genuine  love  for  plants.  Il- 
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Asparagus. 

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A practical  treatise  on  the  planting,  culti- 
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of  Asparagus,  with  notes  on  its  history  and 
botany,  by  F.  M.  HEXAMER.  Handsomely 
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Price,  postpaid,.  85c 

New  Rhubarb  Culture. 

A Complete  Guide  to  Dark  Forcing  and  Field 
Culture. 

Copiously  illustrated  from  photographs 
and  sketches  made  exclusively  for  this  work. 
The  only  complete,  practical,  scientific  and 
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130  pages,  cloth..  Price,  postpaid,  85c. 

Onion  Raising. 

By  J.  J.  H.  Gregory.  What  kinds  to  raise, 
and  the  way  to  raise  them.  Paj>er,  40c 

postpaid. 

Our  Farm  of  Four  Acres 

Money  We  Made  By  It. 

This  work  is  written  by  a woman  who  de- 
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Paper,  40c  postpaid. 

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Beginner’s  Guide  to  Fruit  Growing. 

A simple  statement  of  the  elementary 
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paid. 

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By  F.  D.  Coburn.  Its  growth,  uses  and 
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pages  2.00 

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Kitchen  Garden  — How  and  What  to 
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BOOK  “The  Call  of  the  Hen”  BOOK 

IT  WILL  CUT  DOWN  YOUR  FEED  BILL 

Why  feed  the  hen  that  never  lays  or  that  never  lays  enough  eggs  to  pay  her  keep? 
There  is  a way  to  prevent  this.  Learn  which  of  your  hens  lay  best. 

THIS  BOOK  WILL  TEACH  YOU  HOW 

But  once  in  a century  is  a discovery  made  which  revolutionizes  an  industry,  adding  ter 
the  sum  of  human  knowledge  a “missing  link’’  in  the  chain  of  civilization — creating  an 
exact  science,  where  before  chaos  reigned  supreme, — where  things  went  sort  of  hit  and  miss 
fashion.  What  Edison  has  done  with  electricity,  what  Burbank  has  accomplished  in  the 
field  of  horticulture,  Walter  Hogan  has  done  for  the  poultry  industry.  So  that  you  can 
understand  and  apply  to  your  own  poultry  work  the  result  of  all  this,  the  full  details  in 
plain  and  terse  language  is  given  in  his  new  one  hundred  and  fifty  page  cloth  bound  book. 

Under  the  touch  of  his  magic  hand  Nature’s  secrets  stand  revealed — secrets,  the  value 
of  which  cannot  be  estimated  in  dollars  and  cents — secrets  which  have  enabled  hundreds  of 
thousands  of  poultrymen  to  double  profits  in  a single  year. 

Don’t  Kill  the  Layer — Swat  the  Drone 

If  you  only  keep  a dozen  hens  you  need  this  book.  It  will  cut  down  the  feed  bill  and 
increase  your  average  egg  yield.  Don’t  judge  “The  Call  of  the  Hen”  by  other  poultry 
books.  It's  a cloth  bound  illustrated  description  of  a new  discovery,  revolutionary  in  nature, 
the  result  of  a lifetime  of  investigating  and  experimenting  and  has  been  thoroughly  tested 
by  hundreds  of  the  most  successful  poultry  plants  and  pronounced  wonderful  and  sure. 

Cull  Your  Plock  Now — Sell  the  Loafers — Keep  the  Workers 

By  the  Hogan  method  you  can  not  only  select  your  good  layers,  but  also  good  breeders, 
both  male  and  female;  birds  that  will  reproduce  their  kind  and  enable  you  to  rapidly  increase 
the  average  egg  production  of  your  flock. 

PRICE:  S2.C0,  postpaid.  You  take  no  chance.  Examine  the  book  and  if  not  satisfied 

return  it  for  your  money. 


CYPHERS  COMPANY  INCUBATORS 


FREE  IT  INTERESTED — If  you  want  to  know  more  about  Cypher’s  Incubators  and  Brood- 
ers we  will  gladly  mail  copy  of  Cypher's  1917  Catalog  free. 


No.  2 Cypher’s  244  Egg  size. 


Standard  Cypher’s  Incubators 

The  CYPHERS’  INCUBATOR  has  been 
known  for  years  as  the  "‘business  incubator  of 
the  age.”  It  has  WON  ITS  WAY  in  all  parts 
of  the  world  because  it  has  given  the  BEST 
RESULTS.  It  is  used  on  Government  Agri- 
cultural Experiment  Stations,  Large  Practical 
Poultry  Plants,  Successful  Egg  Farms,  and  by 
thousands  of  prominent  Poultry  Fanciers 
everywhere.  It  hatches  a LARGE  PER- 
CENTAGE of  the  eggs  entrusted  to  it,  and 
produces  LARGE,  STRONG,  HEALTHY 
and  VIGOROUS  chicks.  It  is  well  known 
from  coast  to  coast  and  is  probably  the  “most 
popular  and  best  known  incubator”  today. 


CYPHER’S  INCUBATORS  are  built  to 
hatch  and  to  last.  With  proper  care — the 
same  care  you  would  give  a valuable  piece 
of  household  furniture — a Standard  Cyphers 
will  last  an  ordinary  lifetime.  Machines  sold 
many  years  ago  are  still  doing  first-class 
work. 

For  twenty  years  Cyphers'  Incubators  have 
been  recognized  as  the  “standard  hatchers 
of  the  world.”  Tens  upon  tens  of  thousands 
of  them  have  been  sold  and  are  in  successful 
use  in  every  civilized  country  on  the  globe. 
They  are  the  last  word  in  incubator  building, 
not  a penny  being  spared  anywhere  in  their 
construction  to  make  sure  of  their  doing  sat- 


isfactory work  in  all  climes,  under  widely 
different  conditions,  in  the  hands  of  all  sorts 
of  people. 

NO.  3 — 390-400  egg  capacity — PRICE  S49.00 


STILL  IN  BUSINESS.— It  has  been  told 
about  that  the  Cyphers  Incubator  Company 
is  “out  of  business.”  The  fact  is  they  reor- 
ganized and  are  “still  in  the  ring.”  The  re- 
organization delayed  orders,  but  we  have  in 
stock  about  40  No.  3 large  size  incubators 
and  one  No.  1,  144-egg,  price  $28.00,  for 

prompt  delivery.  (Cyphers  Electric  Machines, 
page  138.) 


OTHER  POULTRY  AND  PET  STOCK  BOOKS.— Our  page  of  up-to-date  poultry, 
bird  and  pet  stock  books  was  crowded  out  of  this  catalog.  Ask  for  descriptive  leaflet 
if  interested. 


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We  have  in  stock  practically  everything  needed  and  used  in  the  profitable  rearing  and 
keeping  of  poultry  and  offer  you  what  we  believe  to  be  the  best  line  of  Incubators,  Brooders, 
Supplies,  Foods  and  Remedies  in  the  U.  S.  A. 


You  will  note  that  we  have  added  the  Queen  Incubators  and  Brooder  Stoves  this  season. 
We  are  not  wedded  to  any  one  make  or  line  of  supplies,  and  when  we  find  something  of 

superior  merit,  we  buy  it.  We  are  Western  Agents  for  the  Queen  Incubator  Co.  of  Lin- 
coln, Neb. 


QUEEN  HOT  WATER  INCUBATORS. 

It  is  with  great  pleasure  and  satisfaction  that  we  offer  to  our  western  buyers  the 
QUEEN  INCUBATORS.  While  they  have  not  been  extensively  advertised  in  the 
Pacific  Northwest  several  carloads  have  been  distributed  from  Oregon,  Washington 
and  California  points  and  we  find  upon  investigation  that  they  have  given  the  BEST 
OF  SATISFACTION  and  have  many  staunch  friends.  The  QUEEN  is  VERY  POP- 
ULAR AND  HIGHLY  PRIZED  in  all  localities  where  they  are  known.  They  have 
been  manufactured  for  20  years  and  EACH  YEAR  THE  DEMAND  IS  GREATER. 


THE  QUEEN  INCUBATOR  COMPANY  enjoy  a large,  growing,  profitable  and 
satisfactory  business,  and  THERE’S  A REASON.  They  are  willing  to  live  and  let 
live — they  don’t  crave  publicity  by  lawsuits,  damage  claims,  etc.— they  don’t  want  to 
put  all  other  manufacturers  out  of  business — they  don’t  claim  every  egg  put  into  a 
Queen  Incubator  will  hatch — they  don’t  bluff  and  brag.  BUT  THEY  DO  build  a 
PRACTICAL,  HONEST,  SUCCESSFUL  INCUBATOR  and  offer  it  at  a reasonable 
price.  The  Queen  Incubator  Company  is  composed  of  a HIGH  GRADE  CLASS  of 
CLEAN  CUT,  HONEST,  ACCOMMODATING  GENTLEMEN  willing  and  anxious 
to  help  you  succeed  in  your  poultry  work.  WE  LIKE  THEM  AND  THEIR 
MACHINES— they  have  “CLASS,”  DIGNITY  and  QUALITY. 


No.  3 Queen,  180  Eggs,  a Favorite  Size. 


WESTERN  REPORTS 

“I  used  two  QUEEN  machines  last 
year  with  good  results .” 

DAVID  LINGMAN,  Beaverton,  Ore. 

“I  purchased  a 130-egg  QUEEN  in- 
cubator and  have  taken  off  three 
hatches.  First  time  I got  98  chicks 
from  103  fertile  eggs,  second  time  78 
chicks  from  84  fertile  eggs,  and 
third  time  88  chicks  from  90  fertile 
eggs.” 

H.  J.  CORRELL,  McMinnville,  Ore. 

“I  have  a 180-egg  QUEEN  and  ran 
it  twice  last  season  in  a tent,  with 
the  outside  temperature  100  degrees. 
I got  80  and  85  per  cent  hatches.” 
W.  H.  SEARLE,  Medford,  Ore. 

“1  am  pleased  to  report  that  every 
fertile  egg  hatched  in  my  QUEEN. 
I am  very  well  pleased  with  it.” 
MRS.  F.  V.  WESTBROOK,  Huntley, 

Wash. 

“We  have  been  running  four  360- 
egg  QUEENS  for  four  seasons,  and 
they  have  given  entire  satisfaction  in 
every  way.  Any  time  we  increase 
our  hatching  capacity,  it  will  be 
with  QUEENS” 

THE  GALLOWAYS,  Geneva,  Wash. 


Order  Your  Incubator  Early.  Don’t  Wait  and  Be  Late 


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EVERY  MAN  UP  A C T URER  CLAIMS  HIS  MACHINE  IS 
ttt v BEST.  The  most  extravagant  claims  are  often  made 
for  the  cheapest  and  most  flimsy  machines.  Unfortunately, 
there  is  at  present  no  law  to  protect  the  public  against  irre- 
sponsible exaggeration,  and  it  is  wise  for  you  to  make  some 
investigation. 

WE  WELCOME  ANY  SUCH  INVESTIGATION  and  com- 
parison, for  you  will  find  MORE  GENUINE  VALUE  IN  THE 
QUEEN,  for  the  amount  of  money  you  pay,  than  in  any  other 
incubator  on  the  market. 


No.  2 Queen,  125  Egg. 

QUEEN  incubators  are  famous  for  big 
hatches  of  strong,  healthy  chicks  that  live 
and  grow.  The  QUEEN  is  accurately  regu- 
lated— taking  care  of  a temperature  varia- 
tion of  70  degrees  without  danger.  It  is 
built  of  genuine  California  Redwood — very 
scarce  in  these  days  of  imitation  and  cheap 
substitution.  Redwood  DOES  NOT  AB- 
SORB THE  ODOR  from  the  hatching  eggs. 
Cheaper  woods,  and  pasteboard  lining  in 
a great  many  machines.  RETAIN  THE 
ODORS,  to  weaken  and  kill  the  hatching 
chicks. 

Remember,  it  is  not  how  many  you 
HATCH  that  counts,  but  how  many  you 
RAISE.  Chicks  that  hatch  out  WEAK  AND 
WOBBLY,  live  but  a few  days  and  mean 
nothing  to  you  except  trouble  and  loss. 
They  make  one  sick  of  the  poultry  busi- 
ness. Most  of  the  chicks  you  lose  in  the 
first  two  weeks  die  because  they  did  not 
hatch  out  with  enough  vitality  or  strength 
for  a good  start, 

INSULATION 

Many  incubators,  nowadays,  are  not  well 
insulated.  Proper  insulation  adds  consider- 
able expense  to  the  manufacturing  cost, 
and  the  manufacturers  of  cheap  machines 
dispense  with  it,  or  use  an  inferior  substi- 
tute. However,  proper  insulation  is  an  ab- 
solute requirement  of  a good  incubator. 

Good  insulation  means  a proper  mainten- 
ance of  uniform  heat  throughout  the  hatch- 
ing period,  less  fuel  and  stronger  chicks. 

Poor  insulation  means  a fluctuating  tem- 

The  QL'EEN  is  doubly  insulated.  First. 


No.  25  Queen,  500  Egg  (2  doors.  4 trays). 

perature.  more  fuel  and  weak  chicks, 
we  use  double  walls  of  California  Redwood, 
forming  a dead  air  space.  Second,  we  use 
corrugated  strawboard  between  :he  wooden 
walls. 

HOT  WATER  HEATING  SYSTEM 

The  QUEEN  Hot  Water  system  elim- 
inates the  injurious  drying  out  tendency 
found  in  all  hot  air  incubators  and  provides 
a soft,  uniform  heat  over  every  part  of  the 
egg  chamber  that  is  most  natural  for  the 
batching  eggs.  This  form  of  beat  under 
ordinary  conditions  makes  unnecessary  the 
application  of  moisture,  because  in  the 
QUEEN  the  circulation  of  water  through 
the  radiator  neither  adds  nor  takes  away 
the  moisture,  and  air  is  supplied  to  the 
eggs  in  a natural  form  as  under  a mother 
hen.  Hot  water  is  admittedly  the  best  heat 
for  incubators. 

SELF-SUPPORTING  EGG  TRAYS 

It  is  expensive  to  have  a tray  of  eggs 
slip  out  and  drop  to  the  floor.  This  can- 
not happen  with  a QUEEN.  It  has  self- 
supporting  egg  trays. 

Start  Your  Chicks 
With  a Queen  Constitution. 

Many  people  write  us  that  they  have 
never  known  a machine  that  hatched  such 
STRONG,  HEALTHY  CHICKS  as  the 
QUEEN.  The  QUEEN  is  not  a cneap  incu- 
bator. compared  with  many  of  the  cheaply 
constructed  machines  on  the  market,  but  it 
is  CHEAP  IN  THE  LONG  RUN.  It  will  be 
turning  out  high  percentage  hatches  years 
after  the  cheap  machines  have  been  junked. 


PORTLAND  PRICES  ON  QUEEN  INCUBATORS 

We  order  in  carload  lots  and  can  make  prompt  shipments.  All  machines  folly  guaranteed. 


No.  1— 

85 

egg 

capacity  . . . 

$ 19.00 

No.  25—  550  “ 

S 76.50 

No.  2— 

125 

44 

“ 

26.50 

No.  45—1000  “ 

. 155.00 

No.  3— 

180 

44 

. . . 32.00 

No.  0 — 65  “ Lincoln 

12.00 

No.  4 — 

275 

44 

44 

43.00 

No.  5 — 

400 

44 

44 

51.50 

NOTE — Prices  on  request  for 

1500  and 

No.  25— 

550 

egg 

capacity  . . . 

$ 76.50 

£000  egg  capacity  Queens. 

WE  WILL  GLADLY  MAIL  TO  YOU  A COPY  OF  THE  QUEEN  INCUBATOR  CO  *S  IL- 
LUSTRATED AND  DESCRIPTIVE  CATALOG  IT  GOES  INTO  DETAIL  AND  PLAINLY 
SHOWS  YOU  JUST  HOW  THEY  ARE  CONSTRUCTED  AND  WHY  THEY  ARE  SO  SUC- 
CESSFUL. WRITE  US  TODAY:  A POSTAL  WILL  DO. 


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Queen  Colony  Brooder 


The  only  Brooder  Stove  with  Automatic  Control 
of  Both  Check  and  Draft. 

DON’T  HATCH  CHICKS  AND  LOSE  THEM— USE  A “QUEEN.” 


Without  a question  the  “Best”  brooder 
stove  on  the  market  today.  Note  the  im- 
provements— the  self-feeding:,  straight  fire 
bowl,  no  clogging  like  in  the  old  barrel- 
shaped bowls.  A full-size  rocker  grate,  a 
real  automatic  wafer  regulator  that  really 
works  in  connection  with  a right-principle 
damper  or  check  value.  A fire-proof,  ven- 
tilated stove  base  and  a collapsible,  four- 
piece  hover  (to  save  freight  charges  and  to 
save  room  when  not  in  use). 

The  QUEEN  Colony  Brooder  is  a new  and 
improved  design  of  brooder  stove.  It  is 
made  of  highest  quality  iron  castings  that 
will  wear  and  last  indefinitely. 

There  are  no  drafts  on  the  smoke  pipe  of 
the  QUEEN.  The  check  rests  on  top  of  the 
stove  and  opens  outward  when  fire  is  too 
warm,  thus  -giving  a gentle  inflow  of  air 
to  retard  the  heat.  While  the  opening  of 
the  draft  to  increase  the  fire  is  located  on 
the  top  of  the  stove,  it  opens  into  the  fire 
at  the  base  through  an  opening  extending 
down  the  side  to  the  bottom.  This  feeds 
the  draft  into  the  fire  from  underneath 
with  no  opening  below  the  hover.  As  will 
be  seen  from  the  illustration,  the  check 
and  the  draft  lids  are  cast  together  and  op- 
erated together.  Thus,  when  the  fire  is  too 
hot,  the  wafer  automatic  regulator  expands 
and  closes  the  draft  and  opens  the  check,  but 
if  at  any  time  it  gets  too  cool,  the  wafer 
contracts  and  closes  the  check  and  opens 
the  draft.  This  keeps  an  even  heat  all 
the  time,  both  night  and  day,  in  cold  weather 
or  warm,  and  does  it  automatically.  You 
dont  have  to  pay  any  attention  to  it  what- 
soever. Just  set  the  regulator  for  the  proper 
temperature  at  the  start  of  the  season — 
it  will  do  the  rest. 

Next  to  a good  draft  through  the  chimney, 
the  principal  secret  of  a good  fire  in  any 
stove  fs  a good  grate  that  will  free  the  fire 
from  ashes  properly  and  prevent  clinkers. 
The  grate  in  the  Queen  stove  is  the  rocker 
type  and  strikes  the  fire  at  four  points.  This 
is  far  superior  to  any  draw-center  or  shaker 
grate,  because  it  cleans  the  fire  thoroughly 
and  by  striking  at  four  points  will  break  up 
and  remove  all  clinkers. 

The  hover  used  on  Queen  stoves  is  collap- 
sible and  made  of  four  pieces  of  galvanized 


iron.  This  hover  comes  knocked  down,  with 
holes  punched  and  stove  bolts  attached,  ready 
for  putting  together.  By  being  collapsible, 
it  enables  you  to  save  room  when  storing 
and  lessens  the  danger  of  damage  when  not 
in  use.  Hover  has  a cast-iron  ring  on  top 
which  sets  firmly  on  top  of  the  stove,  and 
is  furnished  with  a wire  hook  to  which  rope 
and  pulleys  may  be  attached,  ft  is  not  neces- 
sary to  raise  the  hover  to  put  in  coal. 

The  Queen  stove  provides  a constant,  cor- 
rect heat,  and  a constant  distribution  that 
makes  the  chicks  develop  into  STRONG, 
HEALTHY  CHICKS.  By  brooding  with  a 
“Queen,”  the  chicks  get  plenty  of  pure, 
fresh  air,  plenty  of  exercise,  and  there  is  no 
POSSIBLE  CHANCE  OP  THEM  CROWDING 
OR  SUPPOCATING. 


The  Queen  burns  any  kind  of  fuel  with  equally  satisfactory  results.  We  recommend 
chestnut  sizes  in  all  kinds  of  fuel,  hard  or  soft  coal,  coke,  charcoal,  or  briquettes  burn  equally 
well.  Of  course,  hard  coal  will  not  cause  the  pipe  to  become  dirty  as  quickly  as  others, 
but  it  will  give  no  better  heat. 


Dimensions 

Height  to  top  of  stove 

Diameter  of  cylinder  top 

Diameter  of  hover  

Diameter  of  grate  

Height  of  hover  from  floor, 
Price  


No.  1-600  Chick  Size  No.  2-1200  Chk. 


NOTE— ORDER  WHAT 
LENGTHS;  ELBOWS,  50c, 


3-INCH  STOVEPIPE 


18  inches 
10 
42 
9 

8V2  “ 

$19.50 

YOU  NEED 


AT  30c 


21  inches 
11 
52 

10%  “ 

11 

$22.50 

PER  2-FOOT 


Every  chick  hatched  represents  possible  profit.  The  work  laid  out  before  you  is 
to  get  this  chick  into  a vigorous  laying  hen,  or  fit  for  market  in  the  SHORTEST 
TIME  possible— this  is  your  PATRIOTIC  DUTY  NOW. 


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OAKES  ECONOMY  HOVER 


ALL  STEEL,  LIGHT,  STRONG  AND  DURABLE 

It  furnishes  plenty  of  heat  with  a small  lamp  flame  and 
is  guaranteed  to  give  satisfaction  in  every  respect.  It  is 

complete  in  itself  and  can  be  used  anywhere,  without  any 
preparation,  other  than  lighting  the  lamp. 

It  is  made  of  steel  throughout,  and  all  parts  are  seamed 
or  welded  together,  strong  and  durable. 

It  is  compact,  light  and  all  in  one  pieee,  so  that  it  can 
be  conveniently  lifted  by  the  two  handles  and  moved  from 
one  place  to  another  without  even  disturbing  the  lamp. 


SAFE,  CONVENIENT  AND  ECONOMICAL 

The  lamp,  lamp  slide  and  lamp  box  form  a very  con- 
venient combination,  the  lamp  has  an  O.  K.  Safety  Burner, 
and  the  lamp  box  is  fireproof. 

The  Economv  Hover  can  be  used  anywhere  with  perfect 
safety  and  ONLY  A VERY  SMALL  FLAME  is  required  to 
keep  up  the  temperature  as  the  lamp  is  inside,  and  no  heat 
is  lost.  The  lamp  is  held  securely  in  the  lamp  slide  and 
the  slide  is  an  accurate  fit  in  the  lamp  bo^,  so  that  no 
adjustment  of  the  lamp  is  necessary,  simply  push  the  slide 
in  as  far  as  it  will  go.  The  curtain  is  double,  and  made  of 
heavy  ducking  and  outing  flannel.  It  is  attached  to  the 
drum  of  the  hover  with  eyelets  and  large  hooks. 


Economy  Hover  with  rat-proof 
wire  cage ; showing  con- 
struction of  lamp,  lamp  box 
and  lamp  slide. 


REPORTS  ON  ECONOMY  HOVERS 


ECONOMY  WIRE  RAT-PROOF  CAGE 

Thousands  of  chicks  are  killed  every  year 
by  rats — probably  half  the  failures  are  due 
to  that  cause.  The  -wire  cage  for  the  Econ- 
omy Hover,  if  closed  at  night,  prevents  the 
possibility  of  any  such  losses. 


The  cage  is  also  a great  convenience  in 
preventing  the  chicks  from  going  too  far 
from  the  hover  during  the  first  two  or  three 
days.  The  two  halves  of  the  cage  are  hinged 
to  the  lamp  box,  and  can  be  opened  during 
the  day  to  allow  the  chicken  to  run  out 
and  in. 

With  each  cage  we  furnish  an  extra  panel, 
which  closes  the  opening  between  the  two 
halves  of  the  cage  and  makes  quite  a little 
yard  that  is  convenient  when  you  do  not 
wish  to  let  the  chicks  at  large. 


Gentlemen : Last  spring  I purchased  one  of 

your  new  Economy  Brooder  Hovers  and  I take 
pleasure  in  expressing  my  full  satisfaction  in 
the  ability  of  said  Hover  to  raise  every  healthy 
chick  entrusted  to  its  care. 

Out  of  three  broods  (147  chicks ) not  one  was 
sick  or  died.  We  never  raised  a better  lot  of- 
pullets. 

Yours  truly, 

ALBERT  HAAS. 


Gentlemen:  1 have  given  your  Economy 

Hover  a good  trial,  and  think  it  is  the  finest 
Brooder  ever  put  on  the  market.  I would  never 
again  think  of  raising  chicks  without  the  Econ- 
omy Hover. 

I had  wonderful  success.  I raised  95  per 
cent  of  my  chicks  with  the  Hover.  1 recom- 
mend it  to  everybody  that  is  interested  in  rais- 
ing chicks. 

Yours  truly, 

MRS.  GEORGE  GERST. 


Economy  Hover  without  wire  cage. 


PRICE’S  ECONOMY  HOVERS  AND  CAGES 

No.  2 — 100  chick  size  (22-in.  drum) ...  .$10.00 


No.  1 — 50  to  60  chicks  (18-in.  drum)...  7.00 

No.  2 — Wire  cage,  small  size 2.90 

No.  1 — Wire  cage,  small  size 2.75 


CYPHER’S  ADAPTABLE  HOVER 

Has  all  the  desirable  qualities  that  one 
hover  can  have,  and  it  has  successfully  stood 
the  most  exacting,  practical  tests  that  could 
be  made.  It  will  brood  chicks  anywhere,  in 
cold  or  warm  weather,  indoors  or  out,  and 
can  be  installed  in  regular  brooder  cases, 
rough  store  boxes,  small  colony  houses  or 
regular  brooder  houses. 

It  is  self -regulating,  ventilating  and  fire- 
proof, will  never  blow  out.  An  economical, 
convenient  and  durable  22-inch  hover — capa- 
city 100  chicks.  Price  $11.50 


Cypher’s  Adaptable  Hover. 


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KRESKY’S  “PRIDE  OF  PETALUMA” 

OIL-BURNING  BROODER  STOVE 

If  you  want  a perfectly  reliable,  economical  and  satisfac- 
tory oil-burning-  colony  brooder,  buy  a Kresky.  We  sold  a 
great  many  of  these  last  seasoirand  they  gave  excellent  satis- 
faction. We  can  refer  you  to  those  who  are  operating  them, 
if  you  wish. 

No.  12 — A “Fresh  Air  Model,”  500  to  1500  capacity,  $38.50 
prepaid. 

NEW  LIBERTY  BROODER  STOVE — We  are  informed 
by  the  manufacturers  that  this  stove  for  1918  will  be  of  a 
new  model  and  wonderfully  improved  and  require  less  oil. 

Price  complete,  $42.50. 

If  interested,  send  for  descriptive  catalog  of  Kresky’s 
Brooder  Stoves.  We  are  sure  you  will  be  benefited  by 
Kresky's  methods  and  ideas.  Kresky  Oil  Burner 

Portland,  Ore.,  Nov.  3,  1917. 

Routledge  Seed  & Floral  Co. 

Gentlemen : I am  very  glad  to  say  that  my  experience  with  your  “ Kresky ” room  brooder  has 

been  very  satisfactory.  I have  used  other  brooders,  but  this  is  the  only  one  which  I consider 
practical. 

Yours  truly, 

J.  R.  CAPLES. 

Note : Mr.  Caples  raised  1150  chicks  at  one  brooding. 


BUCKEYE  HOT  WATER  INCUBATORS  AND  BROODERS. 


BUCKEYE  HOT  WATER,  SELF-REGULAT- 
ING BROODERS. — Well  made  and  properly  con- 
structed. Equipped  with  automatic  heat  regu- 
lator and  overhead  hot- water  tank.  Very  easy 
to  operate.  Lift  the  top  off  to  clean  out. 

No.  2 Outdoor,  size  20x44  in $8.50 

Can  be  used  outside  in  any  kind  of  weather. 
Rain  and  wind-proof. 


Cypher’s  Electric  Incubators  and  Hovers 

We  have  in  stock  Cypher’s  60  Egg  ($21.00)  and  120  Egg  ($27.00)  Electrobators  and  100 
Chick  ($12.00)  Electro  hovers.  These  can  be  attached  direct  to  any  electric . light  socket. 
Regulation  is  simple  and  accurate.  No  fumes  or  gases,  economical  and  convenient*  Descrip- 
tive Catalog  on  request. 


Limited  space  in  this  catalog  will  not  permit  us  to  go  into  detail  and  tell  you  “all  tha 
good  things”  about  the  Buckeye  Incubators,  but  we  will  gladly  mail  to  you,  on  request,  a 
fully  illustrated  and  descriptive  catalog. 

These  well-known  and  much  advertised  incuba- 
tors are  very  successful.  They  are  fully  guar- 
anteed, well  constructed,  nicely  finished,  self- 
regulating, require  no  artificial  moisture,  need 
no  watching  and  “will  produce  strong,  healthy, 
vigorous  chicks.”  We  have  sold  many  Buckeyes 
and  they  have  given  satisfaction. 

The  Buckeye  is  so  simple  that  a boy  or  girl 
can  operate  it.  That’s  the  secret  of  its  wonder- 
ful success. 

We  have  a large  storage  stock  to  draw  from 
and  can  ship  promptly. 


“Standard”  Buckeye. 


PORTLAND  PRICES  on  other  sizes  of  Stan- 
dard Buckeye  Incubators:  110  Egg,  $26.50;  175 

Egg,  $32.00;  250  Egg,  $43.00;  350  Egg,  $51.50; 
600  Egg,  $76.50. 


Style  “H”  60-Egg  Buckeye. 


1918  PRICES  AND  SIZES. 


The  “cut  prices’’  on  some  sizes  are  machines  that 
we  bought  before  the  advance,  and  we  give  you  the 
benefit  of  the  lower  prices  as  follows: 

No.  15  Style  “H,”  60  Egg  ($16.00);  Cut  Price.  .$12.00 

No.  60  Standard,  60  Egg  ($19.00) ; Cut  Price  $15.50 

No.  2 Standard,  175  Egg  ($32.00);  Cut  Price.  .$27.50 


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OCULUM,  A WONDERFUL  SCIENTIFIC  GERMICIDE 

Ask  for  Pamphlets  giving'  full  information  and  testimonials 


Oculum  Liquid  For  Poultry 

“OCULUM”  is  not  a stimulant  but  is  a 
SCIENTIFIC  GERMICIDE.  It  destroys  dis- 
ease germs  in  the  bowel  and  keeps  fowls 
healthy. 

DIRECTIONS  FOB  FEEDING. 

Use  one  drop  of  “OCCUDUM”  a day  to 
each  grown  fowl  (or  10  drops  to  each 
pound  of  feed).  A teaspoon  holds  60  drops. 

Mix  the  “OCULUM"  with  water  (just 
enough  to  sprinkle)  and  sprinkle  the  feed 
with  the  mixture,  stir  it  and  cover  it  up 
and  the  “OCULUM'’  will  penetrate  the  feed 
in  thirty  minutes.  “OCULUM”  mixes  with 
feed  wet  or  dry,  whole  or  cracked  grain.  It 
mixes  best  with  scratch  feeds. 

“OCULUM”  may  be  successfully  used  in 
water,  put  5 drops  to  the  quart  of  water 
daily  for  30  days  as  a tonic. 

You  can  feed  “OCULUM”  treated  feed 
with  PERFECT  SAFETY  to  any  size  fowl, 
from  a day  old  chick  up.  Use  “OCULUM” 
feed  ONLY  ONCE  A DAY,  all  the  fowls 
will  eat.  Feed  “OCULUM”  DAILY  for 
ONE  MONTH  and  then  stop  for  one  month 
and  so  on. 

PRICES:  Trial  size,  1 oz.  (240  feeds),  15c; 

50c  bottles,  69c  and  SI. 00  bottles,  S1.10 

postpaid;  by  Express,  Pints,  S2.00;  Quarts. 

S4.00;  Gal.,  S10.00. 


For  Stock  and  Poultry  Insecticides  Rem- 
edies, Tonics,  etc.,  see  Conkey's,  page  151. 


Oculum  Oil  For  Stock 

STOCKMEN  ARE  DELIGHTED  WITH  ITS 
QUICK  AND  CERTAIN  ACTION 
AND  REASONABLE  COST 

Sick  hogs  and  sick  sheep  quickly  relieved 
by  its  magic  power.  Sick  horses  and  sick 
cattle  made  well  again  by  its  use.  Feed  bills 
reduced. 

“Oculum  Oil”  is  a scientific  germicide  for 
animals.  Used  in  feed,  it  kills  germs  and 
worms  in  the  organs  of  animals.  Makes 
meat. 

DIRECTIONS. 

For  Health  and  Extra  Flesh:  Feed  hogs, 
sheep,  goats,  and  other  small  animals  3 drops 
••Oculum  Oil”  once  a day  in  the  feed  to  each 
100  lbs.  live  weight;  feed  horses,  cattle  and 
other  large  animals  5 drops  once  a day  in 
the  feed  to  ea.ch  100  lbs.  live  weight.  Feed 
it  4 weeks  at  a time,  then  rest  4 weeks  and 
so  on. 

For  Sick  Animals.  Inject  “Oculum  Oil”  in 

the  anus,  and  also  feed  the  sick  animal 
••Oculum  Oil”  according  to  directions  with 
each  bottle. 

We  Guarantee  Oculum  Oil  to  Save  Feed  and 
Make  More  and  Better  Meat  or  Money 
Back.  Full  directions  with  each  order. 
PRICES:  Trial  size,  60c,  or  Half  Pint 

Si. 15  postpaid;  by  Express.  Pints.  S1.50; 
Quarts.  S2.50;  Gal.,  S7.50. 

SPECIAL  SYRINGE  FOR  ANIMALS,  25c. 


SPRATT’S  Patent  Limited  Cooked  FOODS 


FOB  PHEASANTS.  CHICKENS  AND 
TURKEYS 

Spratt  says:  “Our  experience  of  over  50 

years  in  the  poultry,  game  and  dog-food 
business  convinces  us  that  a predigested 
cooked  food,  the  basic  ingredients  of  which 
is  wheat  and  meat,  solves  the  problem  suc- 
cessfully.” It  promotes  health,  strength 
and  vigor.  This  food,  after  being  cooked 
and  baked,  is  reground  into  3 sizes: 

NO.  12 — Pinhead  size  for  haby  chicks. 

NO.  5 — Rice  grain  size,  chicks  over  3 weeks. 
NO.  3 — Split  pea  size,  adult  birds. 

In  ordering  be  sure  and  state  size  wanted. 
PRICES — 1 lb..  10c;  5 lbs.,  60c;  10  lbs., 

SI. 10;  50  lbs.,  S4.75;  100  lbs.,  S9.00.  Postage 
extra. 


SPRATT'S  CARDIAC 

A tonic  powder,  for  poultry  and  game.  It 
has  been  used  with  the  greatest  success. 
Full  directions  on  the  package.  PRICE. 

1^-lb.  carton,  30c  (postage  extra). 

SPRATT’S  CRISSEL 

A high  grade  especially  prepared  meat 
food  to  take  the  place  of  “insect  life”  the 
birds  get  in  the  wild  state.  PRICES.  1 

lb.,  10c;  5 lbs..  45c;  10  lbs..  90c;  25-lb. 
sacks,  S2.10.  (Postage  extra.) 


PHEASANT  BREEDERS  should  have  a 
copy  of  Spratt's  Pheasant  Culture  25c  post- 
paid. Your  name  will  be  put  on  Spratt's 
mailing  list  for  free  booklets  and  bulletins 
if  you  request  it. 


HOX 


Keeps  Your  Coops 
Free  from  Germs 


key’s  Nox-I-Cide  is  abso- 
lutely unequalled  as  a non- 
poisonous  deodorant  and 
germ  destroyer.  It  positively 
prevents  diseases  in  poultry 
houses,  runs  and  brooders, 
deg  kennels,  stables,  or  from 
cesspools,  sinks,  drains,  gar- 
bage pails,  etc. 

Conkey’s  Mox-l-Cide 
Saves  Medicine  Money 

Indispensable  to  ponltrymen. 
Use  it  for  cholera,  roup,  can- 
ker. gapes,  chicken  pox,  pip. 
etc.  A sure  louse  destroyer. 
Sold  in  any  quantity.  Ask  for 
special  book. 

For  prices,  see  Conkey's  List,  page  151. 


PIGEON  SALT  CAT 

Aids  digestion,  invigorates  the  system  and 
promotes  good  health.  It  is  put  up  in 
brick  form,  which  keeps  the  birds  busy 
picking  at  it,  and  prevents  waste.  Crum- 
ble the  salt  cat  for  young  birds.  Price, 
per  brick.  25c;  doz.,  S2.50.  Mailing  weight 
l'/2  lbs.  each. 

PURITAN  LINE 

A highly  refined  lime  product  especially 

prepared  for  household  and  specific  uses, 
such  as  Lime  Water  Egg  Preserver.  De- 
odorizer, Fruit  and  Garden  Uses.  etc.  Goes 

twice  as  far. 

FOR  WHITEWASH — Take  one  5-lb.  pack- 
age Puritan  Lime  and  one  pound  table  salt. 
Stir  both  into  from  1 to  2 gallons  hot  wa- 
ter and  apply  with  spray  or  brush. 

PRICE,  put  up  in  5-lb.  cartons.  25c.  Add 

postage  if  wanted  by  mail. 


“UNCLE  SAM”  has  asked  that  an  extra  hundred  million  pounds  of  poultry  be 
raised  in  the  United  States  this  year.  Be  patriotic — DO  YOUR  SHARE. 


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Routledge’s  4 ‘Highest  Quality”  Poultry  Foods 

The  planter  who  buys  high  grade  seed  gets  better  crops.  He  who  fertilizes  his  soil — 
manures  it  well — is  amply  repaid  in  the  size  of  his  harvest.  The  poultryman  who  feeds  the 
“Highest  Quality”  poultry  foods  even  though  it  is  a little  higher  in  price,  makes  more  profit 
than  he  who  is  content  with  cheap  mixtures  or  low  grade  grains  because  it  costs  less. 

IMPORTANT  NOTICE  TO  POULTRY  KEEPER. — We  want  your  trade  direct — not  the 


dealer’s,  therefore  give  you  strictly  wholesale  j 
kind  and  quantity  wanted.  PRICES  on  this 

POULTRY  SHELLS,  CRUSHED 

These  should  be  within  reach  of  your  hens 
at  all  times.  Not  straight  Oyster  Shells, 
but  a combination  of  Oyster,  Sea  and  Clam 
Shells  that  is  rich  in  lime  material  for  egg 
shells.  Gives  good  results  and  is  much 
cheaper.  Put  in  one  section  of  your  Sani- 
tary Feeder. 

Price,  5 lbs.  10c;  14  lbs.  25c;  100  lbs.  $1.00; 
500  lbs.  @ 90c. 

OYSTER  SHELL,  CRUSHED 

This  is  pure  hard  oyster  shell  crushed 
and  sifted,  preferred  by  some  to  our  Poul- 
try Shell. 

Price,  4 lbs.  10c;  12  lbs.  25c;  100  lbs.  $1.35; 
500  lbs.  @ $1.25. 

GRIT — Best  Grade 

Every  poultry  raiser  should  keep  a supply 
of  this  grit  in  each  pen.  Baby  chicks  and 
ducklings  must  have  it.  Made  in  three 
sizes  chick,  pigeon  or  broiler  and  hen  size. 
We  always  send  hen  size  unless  otherwise 
ordered. 

Price,  5 lbs.  10c;  14  lbs.  25c;  100  lbs.  $1.00; 
500  lbs.  @ 90c. 

GRANULATED  BONE — “SPECIAL” 

We  offer  only  highest  quality,  white,  pure 
and  clean.  Rich  in  phosphates,  lime  and 
protein.  Should  be  kept  before  your 
chickens  at  all  times.  Feed  in  a Sanitary 
Shell  and  Grit  Box.  (See  page  12.) 

Price,  5 lbs.  25c;  12  lbs.  50c;  100  lbs.  $3.25; 
500  lbs.  @ $3.20. 

STANDARD. — Good  but  not  so  white.  100 

lbs.  $3.00. 

POULTRY  PEPPER 

A good  tonic  and  invigorator.  * Ground. 

Price,  1 lb.  25c;  5 lbs.  $1.00 

POULTRY  MUSTARD 

Ground  fine.  1 lb.  20c;  6 lbs.  $1.00 

FISH  MEAL— H.  Q. 

The  grade  we  sell  is  the  best  obtainable, 
it  contains  nothing  but  pure  fresh  fish 
properly  processed  and  will  not  taint  the 
eggs.  Fish  Meal  is  rapidly  taking  the 
place  of  Beef  Scraps,  Beef  and  Meat  Meal, 
Blood  Meal,  etc.,  as  it  contains  more  avail- 
able animal  protein. 

Prices,  5 lbs.  35c;  10  lbs.  60c;  50  lbs.  $2.35; 
100  lbs.  $4.75.  Write  for  quantity  prices. 

CLOVER  OR  ALFALFA  MEAL 

The  best  substitute  for  green  food  for  win- 
ter feeding;  helps  keep  the  egg  basket 
full;  mixed  with  the  soft  feed  is  good  for 
large  or  small  chicks;  endorsed  by  leading 
experts.  Por  cut  clover  see  Clover  Cutter, 
page  18. 

Price,  1 lb.  10c;  10  lbs.  50c;  100  lbs.  $2.50 

CHARCOAL 

Our  stock  is  prepared  especially  for  poul- 
try; no  dust;  a preventive  of  bowel  trou- 
ble, sour  crop  and  indigestion;  a health 
preserver.  State  size  wanted.  A for  mash, 

B for  chicks,  C for  large  chickens  or  hens. 
Price,  1 lb.  10c;  3 lbs.  25c;  10  lbs.  75c;  50 
lbs.  $2.00;  100  lbs.  $3.75. 

Don’t  invite  diseases  and  loss  by  using  old  pans, 


rices  in  5,  10  and  20-bag  lots.  Send  a list  of 
page  subject  to  important  market  changes. 

BEEF  SCRAPS 

Our  “Highest  Quality”  beef  scraps  are  rich 
in  materials  which  make  bone,  muscle  and 
lean  meat.  They  insure  health,  thrift  and 
vigor,  and  satisfy  the  natural  craving  of 
the  bird’s  system  for  flesh-food  in  some 
form.  Rich  in  protein.  Can  be  fed  dry 
or  with  cooked  rations.  Don’t  waste  any, 
feed  in  one  section  of  Sanitary  Feeder. 
See  page  12. 

Price,  5 lbs.  35c;  10  lbs.  65c;  50  lbs.  $2.85; 
100  lbs.  $5.75. 


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  dis- 
ease and  withstand  exposure. 

Conkey’s  Buttermilk  Starting  Food  pro- 
vides buttermilk  for  the  chicks  in  a dry, 
sanitary  mash  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  or- 
gans working  in  a normal  way.  It  is  a 
nourishing,  stamina-building  food  that 
makes  the  youngsters  husky  and  strong. 
It  should  be  their  very  first  food.  Feed  dry. 
Prices,  1 lb.  10c;  3 lbs.  25c;  6 lbs.  50c;  14 
lbs.  $1.00;  25  lbs.  $1.70;  100  lbs.,  write. 

Mt.  Angel,  Ore.,  January  3,  1918. 
Routledge  Seed  & Floral  Co., 

Portland,  Oregon. 

Gentlemen : In  reply  to  your  inquiry  as  to 

the  merits  of  Conkey’s  Buttermilk  Mash  Start- 
ing Food,  will  say  we  are  more  than  pleased 
with  the  results  obtained  from  its  use,  and 
would  he  very  much  disappointed  if  we  could 
not  buy  it  again  for  the  coming  season. 

We  have  raised  more  chicks,  healthier  chicks 
and  better  chicks  than  ever  before  by  using 
“Conkey’s  Buttermilk  Mash  Starting  Food.”  It 
has  reduced  the  sickness  to  a minimum. 

We  divided  one  flock  of  several  hundred 
chicks,  giving  one  lot  “Conkey’s  Buttermilk 
Mash”  and  the  other  lot  regular  chick  feed  of 
other  sorts  and  watched  results. 

In  four  weeks’  time  the  ones  fed  “ Conkey’s 
Buttermilk  Mash”  weighed  twice  as  much  as 
the  others  and  the  loss  was  over  33  per  cent 
less.  The  pullets  from  the  lot  fed  “Conkey’s 
Buttermilk  Mash”  started  laying  at  four  and 
one-half  months  of  age,  being  the  finest  devel- 
oped lot  of  pullets  on  our  place,  which  we 
know  is  due  to  proper  starting  on  “Conkey’s 
Buttermilk  Mash.” 

We  cannot  say  too  much  for  this  most  won- 
derful starting  food  for  chicks  and  will  want 
at  least  one  ton  of  it  this  coming  season  from 
you.  Please  quote  us  price  and  date  of  deliv- 
ery at  once . 

Thanking  you  for  past  favors,  we  remain 
Yours  truly, 

MT.  ANGEL  COLLEGE  POULTRY  FARM, 
By  Father  Boniface,  Mgr. 

open  dishes  or  wooden  troughs.  See  page  142. 


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FISHER’S  PURE  FOODS  FOR  POULTRY 


READ  THIS 

A year  ago  we  took  up  the  sale  of  the  Fisher’s 
F’  : u::r.  r V:F=  F:  . . r.  - ::  _r':'E*.ry  F:  i=  • • - 

we  decided  that  the  Fisher's  Foods  were  the  best 
that  money  and  experience  could  produce.  Our  sales 
more  than  trebled  and  thousands  of  oar  customers 

now  agree  with  us  that  Fisher’s  Poultry  Foods  are 
unequalled  in  quality  and  ala-ays  the  same.  Prices 

change  but  the  formulas  never  and  you  can  always 
depend  on  getting  full  value.  We  claim  they  are 
the  cheapest  because  the  most  profitable.  We  are 
in  a position  to  quote  very  low  prices  and  supply 
promptly  in  any  quantity  these  pure  high  grade 
foods. 

a thi ai»  wxnii  cohvihce  you  of  their 

STTFEBJOETY  OYER  THE  MUCH  ADVERTISED 
IrOC  AX  BRAKD  S. 


FISHER  S CHICK  STARTER 

The  critical  time  in  the  life  of  a chick  is 
the  first  few  weeks.  Until  chicks  are  thirty- 
six  hours  old  they  should  be  given  nothing 
hut  water  and  fine  grit*.  Many  play  havoc 
with  their  broods  by  feeding  them  imme- 
diately. Avoid  this  fatal  error.  Fishers 
Chick  Starter  contains  food  ingredients 
necessary  to  promote  quick,  rugged  gTowth. 
Tou  will  find  it  a perfect  food  for  the  first 
four  weeks.  Make  them  scratch  for  it  and 
keep  Fisher's  "IDeveloping  Mash  or  Con- 
key’s  "buttermilk  Mash, " Dry,  in  a feeder 
before  them  at  all  times. 

Prices.  4 lbs.  25c;  10  lbs.  50c:  100  lbs. 
$4.75;  50  lbs.  fi  $4.65. 

FISHER  S CHICK  FOOD 

This  is  a preparation  of  steel  cut,  pure, 
wholesome  grains,  carefully  and  scien- 
tifically combined.  A month  or  two  on 
this  diet  will  bring  remarkable  results  in 
the  rounding  out  of  the  body  and  the  de- 
velopment of  a superb  coat  of  feathers. 
Every  element  that  goes  into  Fisher’s 
Chick  Food  counts  heavily  in  the  building 
of  the  fowL  There  is  no  waste- 
Prices.  4 lbs.  25c:  10  lbs.  50c:  100  lbs. 
$4.75  : 500  lbs.  @ $4.65. 

FISHER’S  DEVELOPING  MASH 

There  is  no  better  known  food  ration  for 
growing  strong,  sturdy  and  active  chicks 
quickly,  either  for  layers  or  for  the  show 
pen.  It  is  a bone,  tissue  and  feather  pro- 
ducing ration  of  known  merit.  It  should 
be  fed  after  chicks  are  six  or  seven  days 
old  and  kept  continually  before  them  until 
they  are  fully  matured.  'Feed  it  in  a dry 
food  hopper.*  See  pages  1 1 - 1 r . 

Prices.  5 lbs.  25c;  10  lbs.  50c;  100  lbs. 
$330  : 500  lbs.  6 $3.70. 

FISHER’S  GROWING  FOOD 

This  meets  the  wants  of  the  growing 
chicks  from  the  time  they  are  six  to  eight 
weeks  of  age  until  ready  for  scratch  food. 
It  contains  the  nutritive  elements  neces- 
sary for  the  rapid  building  of  tissue  and 
if  fed  Developing  Mash  will  bring  about 
the  quickest  possible  development. 

Prices.  4 lbs.  25c;  10  lbs.  50c;  100  lbs. 
$4.65:  500  lbs.  @ $4.55. 

FISHER’S  FATTENING  MASH 

Prepared  expressly  to  meet  the  wants  of 
the  fancier  who  lacks  weight  in  his  show 
birds  or  the  grower  desiring  to  quickly 
fatten  and  finish  young  or  old  stock  for 
the  market.  It  will  quickly  add  weight  to 
a mature  or  growing  fowl. 

Prices.  5 lbs..  25c:  10  lbs-  50c;  100  lbs., 
$6-50;  500  lbs.  6 $3.40. 


FISHER’S  SCRATCH  FOOD 

This  is  a perfectly  balanced  ration  which, 
when  fed  with  Fisher’s  Egg  Producer  for 
laying  hens  or  Fisher’s  Developing  Mash 
for  maturing  youngsters,  contains  all  the 
food  elements  required  to  obtain  the  very 
best  results  known  to  scientific  poultry- 
men.  In  its  preparation  only  the  purest 
and  choicest  grains  are  used.  Experienced 
Poultry  recognize  it  as  the  best  scrat-ch 
food  the.  market  supplies. 

Prices.  5 lbs.  25c:  10  lbs.  50c:  100  lbs. 
$435;  500  lbs.  @ $4.10;  ton,  write. 

FISHER’S  FOODS  PROFITABLE 

Milwaukie,  Ore,  Xov.  1,  1917. 
Routledge  Seed  d Floral  Co. 

Gentlemen : Vf  contract  with  you  for  3 tons 

Fisher's  Scratch  Food  and  2 tons  Egg  Producer 
is  now  completed  and  I mast  have  more.  I 
wish  at  this  time  to  sag  THAT  I AM  MORE 
THAX  PLEASED  with  the  EYES  HIGH  QUAL- 
ITY OF  FISHER'S  FOODS.  1 believe  i:  is  bg 
FAR  THE  BEST  and  MOST  PROFITABLE  FOOD 
on  the  market.  Mg  hens  MUST  PAY  ME  A 
PROFIT  and  theg  HAVE  DOSE  IT  OS  FISHER  S 
FOODS 

Yours  for  success. 

JOHS  BOROS. 

FISHER’S  EGG  PRODUCER 

A mash  mixture  containing  all  the  in-  . 

gredierts  necessary  to  the  matured  laying 
hen;  very  rich  in  protein.  It  renders  un- 
necessary the  feeding  of  blood  meal  beef 
scraps,  etc.  The  rapidly  increasing  de- 
mand for  Fisher’s  Egg  Producer  proves 
its  real  money  making  value.  P.esults 
will  prove  this  the  most  economical  mash 
on  the  market. 

Price.  5 lbs.  25c:  10  lbs.  50c;  1O0  lbs.  $3-55; 
500  lbs.  @ $3.45. 

FISHER  S PIGEON  FOOD 

In  compounding  a food  for  pigeons,  the 
proper  selection  of  various  grains  is  of 
great  importance,  especially  so  during  the 
breeding  season  and  when  squabs  are  to  be 
marketed.  The  health  of  the  birds  and  the 
weight  of  the  squabs  are  dependent  upon 
correct  feeding. 

Fisher's  Pigeon  Food  is  the  most  reliable 
and  satisfactory  mixture  of  the  best  grains 
obtainable  for  this  purpose.  It  is  prac- 
tically impossible  for  any  feeder  to  pur- 
chase on  the  open  market  materials  of 
this  kind  and  quality  and  assemble  them 
at  a price  as  low  as  ours. 

Prices.  4 lbs..  25c:  9 lbs..  50c:  50  lbs..  $2-50; 
100  lbs..  $4-60.  Write  for  quantity  price. 


CYPHERS'  SALT  CAT  POE  FIGEOHS. 
PAGE  139. 


We  make  special  prices  direct  to  Poultry  Eaisers.  5 bagB  assorted  foods  at  500-lb.  prices. 
Prices  subject  TO  IkPORTAFT  MARKET  CHARGES.  Write  for  quantity  price  when  ready 
to  buy.  WELL  SAVE  TOE  M02TEY. 


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Up-to-Date  Sanitary  Drinking  Fountains  and  Feeders 

Increase  your  profits  by  saving*  tbe  chicks.  Start  now  by  ordering*  sanitary  economical, 
up-to-date  Fountains  and  Feeders.  Note. — When  wanted  by  parcel  post,  add  postage. 


tfo.  3 


NO.  1.  CONE  TOP  FOUNTAINS 

Most  desirable,  new  style,  pressed,  galvanized.  On 
account  of  “cone  shaped  top”  (see  cut)  birds  cannot 
roost  on  them. 

Capacity.  F.  F.  wt.  Each.  Doz. 

1 qt.  1 lb.  35c  $3.50 

2 qt.  1 1/2  lb.  45c  4.50 

4 qt.  2 lb.  85c  8.50 


NO.  2.  CYPHER’S  DRINKING  FOUNTAINS 

Pressed  out  of  heavy  galvanized  iron;  will  last  for 
years.  Easy  to  clean  inside  and  out.  (See  cut.) 
Capacity.  F.  F.  Wt.  Each.  Doz. 

1 qt.  1 lb.  35c  $3.50 

2 qt.  l/2  lb.  45c  4.50 

4 qt.  2 lb.  85c  8.50 


NO.  3.  SANITARY  STONE  FOUNTAINS 

An  old  and  popular  style  that  keeps  the  water  cool; 
see  cut.  (Not  mailable.)  Frice,  1 qt.  30c,  2 qt.  45c, 
4 qt.  60c,  8 qt.  $1.00. 

NO.  4.  STAR  JAR  FOUNTAIN 

Very  desirable  style — chicks  can’t  get  wet.  Any  Ma- 
son jar  fits  it.  Frice  (without  jars),  each  25c;  doz. 
$2.50,  prepaid. 

NO.  5.  PERFECTION  FOUNTAIN 

This  consists  of  a shallow  6-inch  pan  and  a collar 
to  fit  any  size  Mason  jar.  You  fill  the  jar,  screw  on 
the  collar,  slip  the  pan  in  and  turn  it  over.  Simple 
sanitary  and  perfect  for  small  chicks.  Frice  (without 
jar),  25c  each,  $2.50  per  doz.,  prepaid. 

NO.  6.  “O-K”  FOUNTAIN  OR  FEEDER 

(See  cut.)  Any  size  Mason  jar  will  fit  the  collar  that 
is  riveted  to  the  6-inch  pan.  Very  desirable  for  chick 
feed,  grit,  small  grain  or  water.  Frice  (without  jars), 
each  20c;  doz.  $2.25,  prepaid. 

WALL  FOUNTAINS 

Very  desirable  for  adult  fowls;  hang  up  on  the  wall 
out  of  litter  and  dirt;  made  of  heavy  galvanized  iron. 

NO.  7.  CYPHER’S  STYLE.  Frice,  each,  '/2  gal.  (F. 
F.  2 lbs.)  60c;  1 gal.  (F.  F.  3 lbs.)  80c;  2 gal.  (F.  F.  3>/2 
lbs.)  $1.00. 

NO.  8.  MOES  STYLE.  Opening  pressed  in.  >/2  gal. 
(F.  p.  2 lbs.)  50c  each;  1 gal.  (F.  F.  3 lbs.)  70c;  2 gal. 
(F.  P.  3'/2  lbs.)  90c. 

CHAMPION  2-PIECE  TELESCOPE  FOUNTS.  The 

top  pulls  out,  easy  to  clean.  */2  gal.  75c;  1 gal.  $1.00; 
2 gal.  $1.25.  P.  P.  Wgt.  y2  lb.  heavier  than  above  styles. 

GALVANIZED  FEEDERS 

Made  of  galvanized  iron;  soon  pay  for  themselves 
in  preventing  waste.  Sanitary,  closed  top  self  feeders 
for  granulated  bone,  beef  scraps,  grit,  shells,  charcoal, 
dry  mash,  etc.  If  these  necessary  foods  are  kept  be- 
fore your  fowls  they  will  eat  just  what  their  systems 
require  for  profitable  results;  in  other  words,  properly 
balance  their  rations.  Hang  up  out  of  the  litter. 

NO.  9.  Large — two  compartments,  one  6 qt.  and  one 

3 qt.  (P.  P.  4 lbs.),  each  $1.00.  Small — two  compart- 
ments, 2 and  4 qts.  (P.  P.  3 lbs.)  each  60c. 

NO.  10.  CHAMPION.— Three  comp'artments  holding  2 
qts.  each  (P.  P.  3 V2  lbs.)  Each  85c 

NO.  10.  NESTO. — Same  style,  little  smaller;  three 

compartments,  3 pts.  each  (P.  P.  3 lbs).  Each  60c 
NO.  11.  MOE’S. — Extra  strong  and  well  made;  the  feed 
trough  at  bottom  is  round;  4 section,  2 qts.  each  (P. 
P.  5 lbs.)  Each  $1.25.  3 section,  2 qts.  each  (P.  P. 

4 lbs.)  Each  $1.00. 

NO.  12.  MOE’S  CHICK  SERVER 

Practical  and  a great  saver  of  feed.  Chicks  can  not 
get  into  it.  For  water  or  feed.  SMALL  (P.  P.  weight 
2 lbs.)  each  25c;  LARCrE  (P.  P.  weight  3 lbs.)  each  35c 


NOTE. — Above  prices  subject  to  change  if  metal  continues  to  advance. 


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Sanitary  Pood  Holders. 


Sanitary  Food  Holders 

Por  Poultry  and  Ducks  of  All  Ages— They  are  es- 
pecially recommended  for  use  in  feeding  mashes  of 
any  kind:  steamed  or  dry  alfalfa  or  sprouted  grain. 
This  protected  receptacle  saves  15  to  25  per  cent  in 
foodstuff.  The  topguard  that  keeps  the  fowls  out 
of  the  feed  is  removable  from  the  pan.  making  them 
very  easv  to  clean.  There  is  nothing  to  get  out  of 
order.  Made  of  heavy  galvanized  iron;  safe,  sani- 
tary, saving  and  serviceable. 


No.  12  Chick, 

No.  15  Small, 

No.  18  Medium. 

No.  24  Large. 

No.  30  Extra  Large. 


size  1 x3j  4xl2  inches 
size  1',  4x4  xl5  inches 
size  l**x4  xl8  inches 
size  2*4*5'  4x24  inches 
size  3 x6  x30  inches 


(P.  P.  Weight  1*/ 
(P.  P.  Weight  V/} 
(P.  P.  Weight  2 
(P.  P.  Weight  3 
(P.  P.  Weight  4 


lbs.)  ; Price,  each 
lbs.)  ; Price,  each 
lbs.) ; Price,  each 
lbs.) ; Price,  each 
lbs.) ; Price,  each 


SO. 50 
.60 
.75 
1.00 
1.25 


Boston  Dry  Food  Hoppers 

We  believe  this  Food  Hopper  to  be  the 
best  device  of  the  kind  on  sale  for  the  use 
of  thrifty,  up-to-date  poultry  raisers.  With 
this  device  fowls  cannot  waste  food,  yet 
food  is  always  accessible  and  always  in 
6ight.  It  cannot  clog,  is  easily  refilled  when 
emptv,  and  easy  to  clean  and  keep  clean. 
During  the  day  'the  front  screen  is  dropped 
down  against  the  feed,  at  night  lifted  up 
and  hooked  to  keep  the  rats  out.  (See  cut.) 
Insures  your  chickens  clean  food  entirely 
free  from  filth  of  any  kind.  Every  Doultry- 
man  will  appreciate  this  feeder.  Made  of 
heavy  galvanized  iron;  with  care  will  last 
forever. 


See  Cut  No. 

Capa- 

city 

Size 

P.  P. 

Wt.  Each 

No.  3 

Large 

2 BU. 

17x8x13  7 lbs.  $1.25 

No.  2 

Medium 

1 Pk. 

17x8x 

7 6 lbs.  1.00 

No.  4 

Short 

'/2  Fk. 

15x8x 

4>/2  4 lbs.  1.00 

No.  1 

Long 

1 Pk. 

29x8x 

Wz  5 lbs.  1.50 

“OCULUM” — Great  dope — see  page  9. 


Boston  Pood  Hoppers. 

Food  and  Water  Cups 

Made  of  galvanized  iron,  strong  and  dur- 
able: wire  hangers;  hold  haTf  pint.  For  ex- 
hibition of  shipping  coops.  (See  cut.) 

Each  20c;  doz.  S2.00  (P.  P.  wgt.  doz.  4 lbs.) 


Kant  Klog  Peeder. 


“Kan’t  Klog”  Feeder 

and  Exerciser 

One  of  the  best  combined  feeders  and  exer- 
cisers, cannot  clog.  Xo  spring  to  get  out  of 
order.  Swinging  deflector  scatters  the  grain 
all  around,  a little  at  a time,  whenever  the 
birds  pick  at  the  grain  bait  cup.  Holds  enough 
to  be  of  real  service.  Can  be  set  to  feed  little 
or  much.  Hang  in  the  scratching  pen  with 


straw  on  the  floor. 

No.  29  Capacity  10  qts,  each $2.50 

No.  31  6 qts..  for  low  houses,  each 1.75 


Oakes  Hydro  Safety  Lamps 

Made  especially  for  incubators  and  brood- 
ers. They  have  a water  jacket  to  keep  oil  and 
burner  cool  and  are  perfectly  safe,  economical 
and  satisfactory  in  every  way. 

No.  1 — in.  high:  S in.  wick  (P.  P. 

lbs.)  81.10 

No.  2 — 8 in.  high:  1 in.  wick  (P.  P.  2 lbs.  * 1.65 
No.  3 — 9 in.  high;  1H  in.  wick  (P.  P.  3 
lbs.)  1-90 


Cypher’s  Incubator  Lamps 

Seamless  bottom,  witlr  burner  and  wick  complete.  No.  O.  S1.25; 
No.  1.  $1.50 ; No.  2 or  3,  $1.75.  BUB  NEBS  only  No.  O.  65c;  No. 
1,  75c:  No.  2 or  3,  90c.  WICKS.  5c  each.  6 for  20c;  Doz.  35c. 
postpaid. 


Coop  Cups. 


Oakes  Safety  Lamps. 


Equip  your  poultry  houses  and  yards  with  these  money-saving,  sanitary  utensils.  Don't 
invite  diseases  and  loss  by  using  old  pans,  open  dishes  or  wooden  troughs.  Add  postage. 


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UP-TO-DATE  SHIPPING  BOXES  FOR  HATCHING  EGGS 

ORDER  EARLY  SO  YOU  WILL  NOT  BE  DISAPPOINTED  IN  YOUR 
DELIVERY.  PRICES  BELOW  SUBJECT  TO  CHANGES. 

UP-TO-DATE  EGG  CARRIERS 

Do  not  class  these  “Up-to-Date” 
boxes  with  the  cheaply  constructed 
egg  boxes  that  are  made  along  sim- 
ilar lines.  These  are  double  strength 
and  cushion  frame  on  all  sides.  Note 
the  illustrations  carefully.  Safe  and 
reliable  for  the  mailing  or  expressing 
of  table  or  hatching  eggs. 

Note. — Center  box  open,  to  the  left'll 
“slip  on”  cover,  to  the  right,  box 
closed,  ready  to  ship. 

This  has  been  a popular  egg  box  for  sev- 
eral years.  Note  the  extra  outside  “slip-on” 
cover.  A safe  box  for  the  expressing  of  fancy 
eggs,  for  hatching.  Each  egg  can  be  wrapped 
in  paper  before  dropping  into  its  place. 


Size 

Weight,  Empty 

Each 

Doz. 

15  egg 

1 lb.  each 

20c 

$2.00 

30  egg 

1 V2  lbs.  each 

25c 

2.60 

50  egg 

2%  lbs.  each 

35c 

3.75 

100  egg 

5 lbs.  each 

75c 

7.00 

15-egg  size.  Open  corner  showing  egg  cells. 


POSTAGE.— In  ordering  above  egg  or  chick  boxes  by  parcel-post  be  sure  you  add  extra 
money  for  postage.  Otherwise  we  will  send  by  express  or  freight. 

IJP-TO  DATE  BABY  CHICK  BOXES 


Well  made,  properly  ventilated. 

These  insure  the  safe  arrival  of  your  chicks. 

Made  from  the  best 
grade  of  corrugated 
card  board.  Shipped 
in  the  flat,  but  quick- 
ly set  up  by  anyone. 
The  use  of  this  box 
has  made  long  dis- 
tance express  ship- 
ments of  live  baby 
chicks  possible  and 
safe. 


Size 

25  chick 
50  chick 
100  chick 


Weight  Empty 
P.  P.  li/4  lbs. 
P.  P.  2%  lbs. 
P.  P.  3 lbs. 


Each  Doz. 
20c  $2.25 

30c  3.00 

45c  4.50 


100-chick  capacity,  showing  partitions. 

Don’t  wait  until  your  chicks  hatch  to  order 
your  boxes.  Order  early  and  be  sure  of  stock 
when  you  want  it. 


Ideal  Egg  Box, 


Hold  12  eggs;  very  handy  and  convenient 
for  private  trade.  Saves  eggs  and  counting. 

Price — Per  doz.  20c  (P.  P.  1%  lbs.);  100 
for  $1.25  (P.  P.  11  lbs.);  1000,  $10.00. 

Fillers  only.  10c  doz.;  75c  per  100. 


Buck  Parcel  Post  Egg  Crate 

Made  of  wood,  cardboard  fillers. 

Very  light,  but  strong;  metal  corners; 
holds  12  dozen  eggs;  wire  bale  wooden 
handle.  (P.  P.  weight  6 lbs.)  Each  75c. 


ARE  YOU  READY?  There  are  no  two  ways  about  it;  this  will  be  a great  year 
for  poultry  keepers.  The  demand  for  eggs  for  hatching,  day-old  chicks,  broilers,  etc., 
will  be  greater  than  ever  before.  Are  you  ready  to  grasp  your  opportunity?  DON’T 
FORGET  your  “UNCLE  SAM”  has  appropriated  a big  sum  to  help  increase  the 
production  of  poultry,  for  he  WANTS  100,000,000  POUNDS  MORE  THIS  YEAR. 


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WALLACE  PARCEL  POST  EGG  CARRIERS 

POSTAGE. — In  ordering  above  egg  boxes  by  mail  or  P.  P.,  be  sure  you  add  extra  money 
for  postage. 

The  Wallace  Egg  Carrier  was  designed  to  ship  eggs  by  mail  or  express.  It  is  the  result 
of  great  study  and  experiment  over  a long  period,  by  an  experienced  marketing  man.  it  has 
been  in  practical  use  for  over  three  years,  during  which  time  it  has  proven  to  thousands  of 
satisfied  users  that  eggs  can  be  shipped  by  mail  without  breakage  and  in  a carrier  that  is 

not  prohibitive  in  cost. 

Single  Egg  Containers — Each  egg  is  packed  in  a small  container  (see  illustration  below) 
and  these  small  containers  are  packed  one,  two,  three  or  six  dozen  in  a strong  corrugated 
cardboard  carrier.  The  result  is  a really  practical  Parcel  Post  Egg  Carrier  at  a nominal  cost. 


SINGLE  EGG  CONTAINER 

NO.  1 — Lug  on  discs  locks  container  by 
slight  turn.  NO.  2 — Crimp  in  discs  fits  egg 
snugly  all  round — by  reversing  discs  a per- 
fect fit  for  any  normal  egg,  large  or  small, 
can  be  had.  NO.  3 — Showing  egg  suspended 
but  held  firm.  NO.  4 — Disc  slot  for  large 
eggs.  NO.  5 — Disc  slot  for  small  egg. 


“HATCHING  EGG”  CARRIER 

NO.  6 — Wallace  15-Egg  Box,  which  is  me- 
chanically perfect  and  the  safest  carrier  for 
“Fancy  Eggs”  for  hatching.  First  the  eggs 
are  packed  in  a single  egg  container  (No.  7). 
and  then  laid  sideways  in  the  cushion-frame 
holders  (see  No.  8-9)  that  fit  snugly  into 
the  square  partitions  of  the  shipping  case. 


PRICES  AND  SPECIFICATIONS,  SET  UP,  READY  FOR  USE  WITH  ADDRESS  LABELS. 


Approximate 


Approximate 

JVeight  Filled 

Price 

Price 

Capacity. 

Weight  Empty. 

( 2-oz.  eggs). 

Singlv. 

per  Doz. 

1 

doz. 

13  oz. 

2 lb.  5 oz. 

SO. 20 

S 2.00 

2 

doz. 

1 lb.  7 oz. 

4 lb.  7 oz. 

.35 

3.25 

3 

doz. 

2 lb.  1 oz. 

6 lb.  9 oz. 

.45 

4.50 

6 

doz. 

3 lb.  14  oz. 

12  lb.  15  oz. 

.75 

7.50 

15 

doz. 

7 lb.  14  oz. 

30  lb.  10  oz. 

1.50 

15.00 

WALLACE  EGG  CARRIER 
FOR  HATCHING  EGGS 
Price  15-EGG  SIZE  (P.  P.  wgt. 

2%  lbs.),  each  35c;  doz.  S3.50. 
INDIVIDUAL  CONTAINERS 
only — Per  100,  75c;  300,  $1.50. 
(Wgt.  per  C,  2^2  lbs.) 


Eggs  by  Mail  and  its  Advantages 


Write  to  your  friends  in  the  city,  telling 
them  that  you  can  furnish  new-laid  eggs  24 
hours  old,  quote  prices,  explain  your  method 
of  marketing  by  mail,  and  you  will  meet 
with  the  same  success  that  thousands  of 
other  up-to-date  people  are  having  who  are 
using  this  method  to  dispose  of  their  eggs. 

The  Wallace  is  the  one  carrier  that  will 
safely  deliver  the  eggs,  irrespective  of  jars, 
jolts  or  pressure  coming  from  any  angle. 
When  the  carrier  is  packed  for  shipment 
you  can  stand  on  the  top,  bottom,  ends  or 
sides  without  its  buckling  or  crushing.  An 
egg  packed  properly  in  a single  container 
can  be  thrown  around  the  house  like  a ball 
— and  the  egg  won’t  break,  either. 

The  poultryman  can  gather  his  eggs  in 
the  evening,  pack  them  in  the  containers. 


put  them  in  a cool  place  over  night  and  in 
the  morning  hand  them  over  to  the  rural 
carrier  when  he  passes.  They  are  delivered 
to  the  consumer  by  the  mail  carrier  in  any 
part  of  the  city,  and  by  return  mail,  or  as 
soon  as  the  package  has  been  emptied,  it  can 
be  mailed  back  to  the  producer  and  deliv- 
ered to  him  at  his  door  for  refilling. 

THE  FIRST  COST  THE  ONLY  COST 

At  first  sight  it  would  appear  that  the 
cost  of  our  carriers  was  commercial)'  pro- 
hibitive, but  when  you  consider  that  they 
are  used  over  and  over  again,  the  cost 
becomes  a small  item  of  expense.  The  sav- 
ing in  breakage  alone  will  more  than  pay 
for  them,  even  with  eggs  at  30c  per  dozen. 
The  Carrier  cost  is  about  1 cent  per  dozen. 


CAMPERS,  HUNTERS,  PACKERS,  AUTOISTS  SHOULD  ALL  USE  THE  WAL- 
LACE INDIVIDUAL  CONTAINERS  EVEN  THOUGH  THEY  DON’T  USE 
THE  CARRIERS. 


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The  capacities  are  based  on  dry  grain.  We  rate  one  bushel  (dry  grain  measure,  sprouted 
4 days)  to  every  100  hens  for  egg  production,  or  150  hens  if  fed  only  what  is  needed  to  keep 
in  good  health.  If  allowed  to  grow  six  or  eight  days  feed  less  as  more  food  is  produced. 


OAT  AND  DRAIN  SPROUTERS 


The  Perpetual  Poultry  Silo  — grows  green 
feed  while  you  wait — makes  two  to  four  bush- 
els of  feed  from  one  of  grain — runs  up  the  egg 
yield — cuts  down  the  feed  bill — insures  the 
health  and  vigor  of  your  poultry.  Ask  any 
authority  or  poultry  man  who  has  fed  Sprouted 
Oats. 


Remember,  no  other  green  food  has  the  WON- 
DERTJL  QUICKENING  VIRTUE  of  young,  grow- 
ing OAT  SPROUTS. 


Furnished  all  complete,  with  lamp,  thermometer,  full  instructions,  directions  etc. 


no.  l.  14 

bu.,  2 

trays, 

25-35 

hens, 

18x14x23, 

35 

lbs. 

Price 

$ 9.75 

NO.  2.  y2 

bu.,  4 

trays, 

50-75 

hens, 

18x14x30, 

45 

lbs. 

Price* 

12.00 

No.  3.  1 

bu.,  5 

trays, 

100-150 

hens, 

21x17x40, 

70 

lbs. 

Price 

18.75 

NO.  4.  2 

bu.,  6 

trays, 

200-300 

hens, 

25x20x44, 

95 

lbs. 

Price 

24.75 

NO.  5.  4 

bu.,  12 

trays, 

400-600 

hens. 

39x25x45, 

150 

lbs. 

Price 

37.75 

NO.  6.  8 

bu.,  16 

trays, 

800-1200 

hens, 

52x27x60, 

250 

lbs. 

Price 

57.75 

COLFAX  METAL  SPROUTERS 

INVENTED  BY  THE  ORIGINATOR  OF  THE  DOUBLE  QUICK. 

Built  in  Sections — buy  what  you  need  now  and  add  sections 
as  your  flock  grows.  Stove  Pipe  Pit — Sections  fit  on  bases  and 
each  other  by  the  telescope  or  stove  pipe  method  which  prevents 
leakage  of  heat  outside  and  smoke  into  grain  chamber  at  joints, 
as  is  the  case  where  sections  simply  rest  on  bases  or  other  sec- 
tions. Telescope  or  Stove  Pipe  Pit  prevents  sections  being  put 
out  of  alignment  by  pulling  out  or  pushing  in  trays.  This  fea- 
ture is  very  important.  You  Can  Fasten  sections  on  permanently, 
if  desired,  which  makes  as  solid  a sprouter  as  if  made  all  in 
one  piece. 

Prices,  Size  and  Capacity  Colfax  Sectional  Metal  Sprouter. 
Small  Base,  13x16x20,  2 trays,  34  bu.,  25-35  hens,  weight  25  lbs.  Price 

Extra  Sections,  13x16x10,  2 trays,  y±  bu.,  25-35  hens,  weight  12  lbs.  Price 

Barge  Base,  26x26x22,  2 trays,  1 bu.,  100-150  hens,  weight  50  lbs.  Price 

Extra  Sections,  26x26x10,  2 trays,  1 bu.,  100-150  hens,  weight  33  lbs.  Price 


$ 9.25 

4.25 
18.50 

9.25 


Double  Quick 


DOUBLE  QUICK  SPROUTER 

HOW  THE  DOUBLE  QUICK  IS  BUILT. 

Outside  Cypress  Wood  Walls  insulated  with  asbestos  and 
resin  board  for  retaining  heat.  Inside  Metal  Grain  Chamber  of 
open  hearth  galvanized  sheet  steel  that  is  non-destructive  by 
moisture  and  minimizes  mold  troubles.  Lamp  Bleat  and  Pumes 
pass  up  between  the  two  walls  and  escape  from  openings  near 
top,  no  fumes  entering  the  grain  chamber.  Every  Unit  of  Heat 
is  thus  utilized  so  that  the  cost  is  small.  The  V-Shaped  Vapor 
or  Water  Pan  is  just  above  the  lamp,  so  the  first  thing  the 
lamp  heat  strikes  is  the  bottom  of  this  pan,  producing  the  warm 
vapor  that  bathes  the  grain  in  moisture.  A Drain  Tube  leads 
from  the  vapor  pan  down  into  the  lamp  box  to  take  care  of  the 
surplus  water  when  grain  is  watered.  Glass  Doors  give  abun- 
dance of  light  to  stimulate  growth.  Movable  Top  permits 
water  poured  over  top  tray  to  percolate  down  through  all  trays. 
A Perfect  Ventilation  System  produces  in  every  part  of  the 
machine  a positive  movement  of  air,  which  means  death  to 
mold.  Best  of  Cypress,  the  lumber  that  never  rots,  is  used. 
The  Entire  Machine  is  made  throughout  of  first  class  material, 
is  finished  in  natural  wood  colors,  and  will  last  many  years. 

EVERY  POULTRY  KEEPER  SHOULD  PEED  SPROUTED 
OATS.  WE  KNOW  IT. 


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Without  a reliable,  accurate  thermometer 
an  incubator  is  practically  worthless.  Hun- 
dreds of  hatches  fail  every  year  because  of 
inferior  thermometers  and  large  numbers  of 
brooder  chicks  are  destroyed  for  the  same 
reason. 

We  sell  the  ••Tyco’s”  tested,  recognized  as 
the  most  dependable. 

FOR  INCUBATORS 

NO.  22  “TYCO’S.” — Very  popular.  Generally 
suspended  on  string  or  wire  on  level  with 
eggs.  (Cypher’s  style.)  Postpaid  85c; 
wire  hanger  10c  extra, 

NO.  22  z MODEL. — Same  shape  as  No.  22 
but  not  of  as  high  grade  finish.  Post- 
paid 75c. 

NO.  24  PERFECT. — Similar  in  shape  to  the 
Xo.  2 2 except  that  the  mercury  bulb  ex- 
tends below  the  metal  to  allow  the  bulb 
to  rest  on  the  eggs.  High  grade.  Post- 
paid 75c. 

TYCO'S  CERTIFIED. — Same  style  as  Xo.  22. 
Scale  is  etched  on  glass  tube  as  well  as 
metal  back.  “Certified  correct,”  worth 

the  price.  Postpaid  31.25. 

NO.  20. — Tested,  for  incubators,  used  in 
Queen  incubators.  Postpaid  31.00. 

NO.  23  TYCO'S. — Similar  to  Xo.  20,  with  fold- 
ing legs,  adjustable;  to  be  set  up  in  egg 
trav.  Postpaid  31.00;  Model,  same  style, 
75c. 


FOR  BROODERS 

NO.  29. — Xew  style  and  most  convenient; 
temperature  readable  from  above  the  hover. 
Used  in  Economy,  Cypher's  and  Buckeye 
Brooders.  Postpaid,  each  75c. 

No.  30. — For  Cypher’s  Hovers.  Portable,  85c; 
Adaptable,  75c. 

NO.  31  INTERNATIONA!.. — Same  style  as 

Xo.  30.  The  mercury  bulb  and  glass  is 
well  protected.  Very  desirable  for  Brooder 
Stoves  and  Brooder  Rooms.  Suspend  it 
from  above  so  as  to  be  on  a level  with  the 
chicks.  Postpaid  65c. 


NO.  5120  THERMOMETER.— Excellent  for 
general  use  or  for  the  brooder  house.  Red 
mercury  in  the  tube.  Scaled  from  10  be- 
low zero  to  120  above.  Metal  face,  wood 
back.  8 inches.  Price  31.50 

Incubator  Hygrometers 

“Moisture  Indicators” 

Millions  of  chicks  die  in  the  shell  every 
year,  for  the  want  of  proper  moisture  con- 
ditions. The  importance  of  a correct  per- 
centage of  moisture  during  incubation  has 
made  the  “Tycos”  Incubator  Hygrometer  as 
necessary  as  the  “Tycos”  Incubator  Ther- 
mometer. Xeither  takes  the  place  of  the 
other,  but  together  they  give  the  practical 
poultry  raiser  all  the  facts  required  for  suc- 
cessfully regulating  the  heat  and  moisture 
of  the  incubator.  Descriptive  pamphlet  on 
request. 

Hygrometer,  with  full  instructions,  postpaid 
SI. 50;  with  Tycos  “Certified”  SI. 25  Incu- 
bator Thermometer  only  $2.50.  Extra 
wicks.  15c  each. 


Tycos  Hygrometer. 

Nest  Eggs 


NEW  MEDICATED. — Answers  as  a neat 
egg,  also  an  insecticide.  Keeps  lice  out  of 
the  nests  and  off  the  hen.  Xon -break- 
able. Each  egg  wrapped  with  paper  and 
full  instructions. 

Each  10c;  3 for  25c;  12  for  85c;  (P.  P.  2y2 
lbs.  per  doz.) 

t.tmt!  NEST  EGO. — Better  than  China  eggs; 
non -breakable.  More  natural. 

Each  5c;  3 for  10c;  12  for  35c  (P.  P.  2 lbs.) 
per  dox.) 

X-Ray  Egg  Tester 


Used  to  test  fertility  of 
eggs  during  first  week  of 
Incubation.  Use  on  an  or- 
dinary lamp  (Xo.  2 burn- 
er) in  a dark  room.  It 
will  illuminate  interior  of 
egg  so  that  you  will  know 
if  the  chick  is  alive.  Also 
shows  size  of  air-celL 

Price,  postpaid,  60c 


XOTE. — WE  KEEP  IX  STOCK  MISCELLANEOU; 
CUBATORS  AXD  BROODERS.  ASK  FOR  PRICE 
AXD  BURXERS,  page  143. 


5 EXTRA  PARTS  FOR  CYPHER'S  IX- 
OF  PARTS  WANTED.  SEE  LAMPS 


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Sanitary  Wooden  Pigeon  Nests 

Made  of  10-inch,  solid  square  redwood  blocks.  Sanitarj- 
and  prevents  chilling  of  eggs  or  squabs.  Cannot  tip  over. 
Large  enough  for  any  variety  of  pigeons. 

Price,  20c  each;  $2.00  doz.  (Parcel  Post  weight,  20  lbs. 
per  doz.) 


For  Pigeon  Food,  page  141. 
Pigeon  “Salt  Cat,”  page  139. 


The  Humane  Anti-Hen-Setting  Device 

(Patented  March  13,  1917) 

The  only  device  ever  invented  that  will  stop  a hen  setting 
and  cure  her  of  broodiness  in  twenty-four  hours,  and  do  it 
without  the  slightest  pain  or  suffering  for  the  hen,  and  no 
wasted  time  or  trouble  for  you. 

Clasp  on  leg  and  let  the  hen  run  free  for  24  hours,  then 
remove. 

EEAD  WHAT  USEES  SAY  OF  IT 

“I  have  investigated  and  examined  your  Anti-Setting  Device  for 
breaking  up  setting  hens  and  can  see  nothing  about  your  method 
that  can  be  called  cruel  or  that  mill  cause  physical  pain.  I think 
it  the  most  humane  way  of  treating  a setting  hen,  and  you  have 
my  consent  to  use  it.” — Fred  J.  Bartles,  Humane  Agent,  Hornell , 
N.  Y. 

“I  believe  it  to  be  the  most  practical  and  humane  method  of 
preventing  hens  from  setting  in  use  today.  It  does  the  trick  so 
quickly  and  efficiently.” 

PRICE  10c  each;  $1.00  dozen,  postpaid 


Ross  Clover  Cutter 


Moes  Never  Fail  Trap  Nest 


DELICATE  TRIGGER  HOLDING 
TRAP  RELEASED  BY  HENS 
ENTRANCE  FALLING  SILENTLY 


A solution  of  all 
trap  nest  troubles. 
Lice  proof — only  1 
bird  can  enter  at  a 
time.  Trap  door  re- 
movable for  ordi- 
nary nest. 


TRIGGER  LOCKS  TRAP  AND 
HEN  THEN  THERE  TO  STAY 
UNTIL  RELEASED 


Made  of  galvanized  iron,  light,  durable  and  as 
the  name  implies,  it  never  fails.  Every  nest  set 
up  and  ready  for  use  when  shipped. 

No.  33.  12x12x12  in.  (P.  P.  6 lbs.) $1.40 

No.  34.  12x12x141/2  in.  (P.  P.  7 lbs.) 1.75 


Ross  Clover  Cutter 

The  illustration  shows  our  small 
hand-power  chaff  cutter.  It  is  no  toy, 
but  a practical,  easy-running,  fast-cut- 
ting cutter.  It  is  arranged  to  cut  1-16 
inch  lengths  and  will  handle  perfectly 
clover,  alfalfa,  or,  in  fact,  any  kind  of 
hay  or  straw.  It  is  primarily  intended 
for  cutting  feed  for  poultry,  but  can  be 
used  equally  well  for  any  other  like 
purpose.  The  machine  is  constructed 
entirely  of  iron  and  steel  except  the 
wood  handle,  and  weighs  as  shown  about 
58  pounds.  It  is  designed  to  be  fitted 
on  a table  or  workbench.  The  cutting- 
apparatus  consists  of  four  adjustable 
knives  and  an  adjustable  shear  plate, 
making  it  possible  to  set  knives  as  close 
as  a pair  of  scissors.  Many  of  our  cus- 
tomers have  called  for  “short  - cut” 
clover,  which  is  not  obtainable  in  this 
market.  This  is  just  the  machine  that 
will  make  it. 

Try  this:  Cut  half  a bucket  of  dry 

clover  hay,  pour  hot  water  over  it,  cover 
and  let  it  steam.  This  chicken  salad 
will  work  wonders.  Price,  $10.00;  weight 
crated,  65  lbs. 

Poultry  Killing  Knives 

You  open  the  fowl’s  mouth  and  cut 
the  jugular  vein.  Hang  up  by  the  feet, 
let  them  bleed,  and  pick  dry  while 
warm. 


ANGULAR  POULTRY  KILLER 
S)<  PILLING-PHILA. 


Angular  Killing  Knife. 


* 


C 


Postpaid  65c  Pilling  French  Poultry  Knife.  Postpaid  65c 


CAPONIZING  TOOLS 

Poultrymen  can  double  their  promts  by  caponizing.  The 
operation  is  very  simple;  the  instructions  are  so  full  and 
explicit  that  any  man,  woman  or  child,  after  a careful  read- 
ing, will  be  able  to  perform  the  operation. 

Philadelphia  Set  (see  cut). — Complete  with  instructions. 
Cardboard  box,  postpaid,  $3. CO;  wooden  case,  velvet  lined, 
$3.25. 


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LEG  BANDS  FOR  POULTRY  AND  PIGEONS 


Keep  a supply  of  Leg  Bands  on  hand  at 
all  times;  this  is  the  only  safe  way  to 
mark  your  different  birds  so  you  can  tell 
certain  stock  or  strains.  Of  course  every 
bird  must  be  marked  with  a band  before  it 
can  be  entered  in  a show. 

WHAT  SIZE? — When  yon  order,  tell  ns  size 
or  what  kind  of  birds  you  want  them  for 
and  whether  male  or  female.  DON'T 
FORGET. 

NO.  1.  LEADER  ADJUSTABLE  (see  cuti. 
— Has  neat,  compact  and  smooth  fasten- 
ing, with  ncr  catching  points,  easily  at- 
tached and  is  absolutely  secure. 

Prices,  postpaid,  any  size.  12  for  15c,  25 
for  30c,  50  for  50c,  100  for  80c.  (State 
size.) 

NO.  2.  CHALLENGE  ADJUSTABLE.  — A 

new  light  weight,  smooth,  adjustable 
band,  having  embossed  or  raised  numbers 
which  makes  them  easier  to  read.  (One 
size  adjustable  for  any  breed.) 

Prices  same  as  Leader  No.  1 

NO.  3.  COLORED  LEADER.  — Adjustable. 
Latest  band.  The  color  is  inlaid  in  metal 
protecting  band.  Answers  every  purpose. 
Colors,  white,  pink,  red,  blue,  yellow  and 
green.  Nos.  1 to  100. 

Prices.  12  for  35c,  25  for  70c,  50  for  S1.10. 
100  for  S2.00. 

NO.  4.  MOE  S SELF  LOCKING  LEG  BAND. 

— You  simply  push  ends  together  to  lock 
it  and  it  must  be  destroyed  to  remove 
it.  Far  superior  and  much  cheaper  than 
the  leg  bands  requiring  a sealing  tool  to 
seal  them.  Same  price  as  Double  Clinch. 
(State  size.) 

NO.  5.  DOUBLE  CLINCH.  — A desirable 
band,  very  safe;  no  exposed  corners,  ends 
or  loops:  has  double  fasteners  (see  cut). 
Also  made  in  Pigeon  sizes. 

Prices  postpaid,  any  size,  12  for  15c.  25 
for  30c,  50  for  50c,  100  for  80c.  (State 
size.) 

No.  6--Colored  Spirol- Celluloid 

Have  no  ends  to  fasten  together — made 
on  the  same  principle  as  a key  ring.  Once 
put  on  they  stay  till  taken  off  and  do  not 
chafe  the  leg.  The  ease  with  which  these 
bands  are  used  will  be  a revelation  to  the 
man  who  has  used  other  style  leg  bands. 
And  best  of  all  they  can  be  used  again  and 
again,  without  destroying  in  the  least  the 
utility  of  the  band. 

Durable.  Practical,  Economical.  Provide 

instant  identification  without  handling  the 
birds.  You  can  identify  birds  as  far  as  you 
can  distinguish  colors,  which  will  tell  you 
the  yearling  hens  and  which  are  older,  your 
different  matings,  and  so  on.  Fine  for 
baby  chicks.  Made  in  ten  colors:  Red, 

White.  Pink.  Amber,  Light  and  Dark  Blue. 
Black.  Purple.  Green  and  Garnet.  Do  not 
fade  and  weather-proof. 

PRICES — (Order  by  Class  or  Breed) 

Baby  Chicks  or  Pigeons. 

15  per  doz. ; 25  for  25c;  100  for  60c 

American  or  Mediterranean. 

20c  per  doz.;  25  for  30c;  100  for  75c 

Asiatic  or  Turkeys. 

2Cc  per  doz.;  25  for  35c;  100  for  85c 

NO.  7.  OPEN  PIGEON  OR  CHICK  BANDS. 

— Same  price  as  Double  Clinch  (see  cut). 


NO.  8.  SEAMLESS  PIGEON  OR  BABY 
CHICK  BANDS.  Prices  postpaid,  same  as 
Colored  Leader. 


Poultry  Markers 

Used  for  marking  the  web  between  the 
toes  of  baby  chicks,  if  you  wish  to  know 
different  strains  or  stocks.  Colored  leg 
bands  are  now  more  popular. 

OTIS  & MOE. — About  the  same  style  as 
Petteys.  Price,  postpaid,  25c 

Fettey’s — (See  illustration).  Postpaid,  25c 
Steams — (See  illustration).  Postpaid,  35c 

Wire  Hen  Nests 

These  nests  are  strongly  made  from  cop- 
pered wire  with  reinforced  coppered  steel 
ribs.  They  fasten  to  the  wall  with  screws 
or  screw  hooks:  they  are  easy  to  keep 

clean;  are  far  superior  to  box*-?. 

Price:  Each,  25c;  per  doz..  S2.25 

Parcel  Post  Weights:  Kaeh,  1 lb.;  1 doz., 

8 lbs. 


DAD'S  ELECTRIC  LANTERNS — Every  poultry  keener  needs  one.  It's  always  ready — 
no  danger  of  fire,  makes  a REAL  LIGHT.  See  page  131. 


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Automatic  Chick  Greaser 


(See  illustration) — every  chick  its  own 
doctor..  It  is  the  larg-e  lice  which  collect 
-on  the  heads  of  young  chicks  which  cause 
-them  to  droop  and  die;  and  formerly  the 
•only  way  was  to  catch  each  chick  and 
Tub  grease  on  its  head;  but  this  slow  and 
tedious  process  is  not  necessary  since  the 
invention  of  the  Automatic  Chick  Greaser 
The  wick  around  the  upper  part  of  the 
greaser  is  saturated  with  Conkey’s  Head 
Lice  Ointment  or  with  a mixture  of  two- 
thirds  lard  and  one-third  kerosene  (or 
black  oil)  and  every  chick  which  eats  out  of  the  pan  will 
get  its  head  thoroughly  greased  in  a very  few  minutes. 
Can  be  moved  from  one  pen  to  another. 

NEW  STYLE. — Mailing  wt.  2 lbs.,  add  postage.  Price  $1.25 

Up-to-Date  Shipping  Coops 

These  coops  are  really  “up-to-date”  and  will  give  your 
customers  that  impression  of  you  if  you  use  them  when 
shipping.  Buyers  who  pay  fancy  prices  for  thoroughbred 
birds  like  to  see  them  come  in  a nice  coop — not  some  old 
cracker  box  or  oil  case.  These  coops  are  light  but  strong. 
The  ends  have  the  cleats  nailed  on.  We  ship  in  the  flat 
to  save  charges,  but  it's  an  easy  matter  to  nail  them  to- 
gether, for  each  part  is  marked. 

Number  Width  Length  Height  Each  Doz. 

NO.  2 10%  in.  18  in.  24  in.  50c  $5.00 

NO.  4 10%  in.  24  in.  24  in.  60c  6.00 

NO.  6 19%  in.  24  in.  24  in.  75c  7.50 

Por  Parcel  Post — No.  2 weighs  8 lbs.;  No.  4,  9 lbs.;  No. 
6,  15  lbs. 

Capacity. — No.  2 suitable  for  single  birds  or  pair  Med- 
iterraneans. No.  4 suitable  for  Asiatic  male,  American  or 
Mediterranean  pair  or  small  trio.  No.  6 for  a pen  of  five 
birds,  any  variety. 


Automatic  Chick  Greaser. 


UP  To  DATE 
5h'ppin® 
coop 


:Upt°datf 

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Shipping  Coop. 


Grinding  Mills 


NO.  32  POULTRY  FEED  GRINDING  MILL.— In  this  mill 
are  embodied  all  the  good  features  of  other  hand  grind- 
ing mills  to  which  have  been  added  universal  burrs  or 
grinding  plates  that  are  quickly  adjusted  and  locked  for 
grinding  coarse  or  fine.  This  machine  will  grind  any 
kind  of  grain  or  seeds,  dry  bone,  shells,  crockery,  etc., 
for  poultry  feed.  Has  a 16-inch  fly  wheel  and  is  light 
running;  the  capacity  is  not  equalled  by  any  other  of  the 
same  size.  Weight  40  lbs.  Illustrated  booklet  on  request. 

Price  $7.00 

Seaside,  Ore.,  Oct . 10,  1917. 

Routledge  Seed  & Floral  Co., 

Gentlemen:  Regarding  the  No.  32  Grinding  Mill  will  say  that 
1 am  well  pleased  with  it  and  it  sure  is  a dandy. 

Yours  truly, 

A.  BUT1KOFER. 

Green  Bone  Cutters 

MANN’S  GREEN  BONE  CUTTER.— Without  any  doubt  the 
best  and  only  sucessful  green  bone  cutter  on  the  market 
today.  The  No.  5-B  and  No.  7-BM  are  the  two  best  and 
most  popular  sellers. 

MANN’S  NO.  5-B. — Has  a large  balance  wheel,  making  it 
easy  to  operate.  Should  be  mounted  on  a bench.  Has 
four  knives,  large,  solid  cylinder,  and  has  the  latest  pat- 
ent automatic  governing  spring  feed,  which  makes  it  one 
of  the  best  low-priced  bone  cutters  ever  offered.  Price  $13.00 

MANN’S  NO.  7-BM. — The  new  No.  7-BM  is  mounted  on  a 
strong  iron  stiand,  and  has  patent  automatic  governing 
spring  feed.  Large  open-hinged  cylinder,  giving  instant 
access  to  all  working  parts,  has  six  knives,  gear  guard, 
anti-clog  device,  heavy  balance  wheel  and  other  improve-  Mann’s  No.  7 for  green  bone, 
ments.  (See  cut.)  Price  $18.75 

BCAVE  YOU  TRIED  “OCULUM”  ON  YOUR  POULTRY? 

It  surely  is  a wonderful  preparation  from  what  poultrymen  say  who 
have  used  it.  Just  think  of  DOUBLING  THE  EGG  YIELD,  and 
only  3 to  5 drops,  in  feed  or  water,  per  bird.  See  page  139.  Pamphlet 
on  request. 


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CONKEY’S  GUARANTEED  POULTRY  REMEDIES 

READ  THIS. — We  handle  2 to  3 carloads  a year  of  these  celebrated  remedies  which  have 
built  their  reputation  upon  the  scientific  basis  of  one  remedy  for  each  disease. 

A ’’Cure  All”  is  not  made  by  the  Conkey  Company.  Each  remedy  is  intended  to  serve  one 
special  purpose  and  serve  it  well.  These  goods  are  absolutely  guaranteed,  and  we  offer  them 
to  you  on  this  basis  If  they  fail  to  satisfy  you  in  any  particular,  your  money  will  be  re- 
funded to  you  cheerfully.  Conkey’s  Descriptive  Book  free  on  request. 


Have  a Conkey  Cornet 

In  Your  Poultry  House 

There  is  nothing  like  being  ready 
with  a good  Remedy  when  di- 
sease developes  in  your  flock, 

Conkey’s  Remedies  and  Tonics 


are  good,  and  if  you  have  them  at  your  elbow 
you  can  laugh  at  disease.  We  guarantee 
Conkey  Goods  to  satisfy  you  or  we  will  refund 
yourmoney.  Askfor  Conkey’s  Poultry  Book, 


Roup  Cure.  30c, 

Canker  Special  Remedy 
Boup  Pills.  Special. 
Bronchitis  Remedy. 
Blackhead  Remedy. 
Cholera  Remedy. 

Gape  Remedy. 

Lice  Fix. 

Limber  Neck  Remedy. 
Scaly  Leg-  Remedy. 
Bheumatic  Remedy. 
Poultry  Laxative. 
Poultry  Conditioner. 
Poultry  Worm  Remedy 
Poultry  Plea  Salve. 
Sulphur  Candles. 


50c  and  $1.20  postpaid 
. 60c,  or  70c  postpaid 
30c  and  60c  postpaid 
60c  postpaid 
60c  postpaid 
30c  and  60c  postpaid 
30c  and  60c  postpaid 
30c  and  60c  postpaid 
60c,  or  70c  postpaid 
30c,  or  35c  postpaid 
60c,  or  70c  postpaid 
30c,  or  35c  postpaid 
30c,  or  40c  postpaid 
50c  postpaid 
30c,  or  35c  postpaid 
10c,  or  15c  postpaid 


CONKEY’S  WHITE  DIARRHOEA  REMEDY. 

— Save  your  chicks  by  putting  it  in  their 
drinking  water.  Price  30c  and  60c  prepaid. 


CONKEY’S  NOXICIDE.  — Will  keep  your 
coops  and  your  chickens  free  from  germs. 
Unexcelled  for  cleansing  and  purifying 
poultry  houses,  runs,  brooders,  founts  and 
utensils.  The  poultryman’s  best  friend. 
Prices  (not  mailable):  Pints  40c;  quarts 
70c;  l gal.  $1.00;  1 gal.  $1.75. 

CONKEY’S  HEAD  LICE  OINTMENT Save 

your  little  chicks  from  the  ravages  of  the 
deadly  head  lice.  Absolutely  harmless  to 
the  little  chicks.  Put  ud  in  tubes.  Easy 
to  apply.  Price  15c  and  30c  prepaid 

CONKEY’S  LICE  POWDER.— It  is  positive 
death  to  lice,  ticks,  etc.  Equally  effective 
for  lice  on  setting  hens  and  young  chicks. 
Gets  them  all.  Cleans  up  the  coop.  Abso- 
lutely harmless  to  even  the  smallest 
chick.  Easy  to  apply  and  does  the  busi- 
ness or  your  money  back.  Get  a package 
today.  (Note. — Weights  given  wrapped 
for  mail,  add  postage.)  Prices  (not  pre- 
paid): 8-oz.  pkg.  15c;  1\  lbs.  30c^  4 lbs. 
60c;  8 lbs.  $1.20;  25-lb.  pail  $2.50. 

CONKEYS  LICE  LIQUID.— A powerful  li- 
quid that  will  destroy  the  thousands  of 
red  mites  that  live  in  the  cracks  and  crev- 
ices of  the  house  and  nests  in  the  day  and 
swarm  the  fowls’  bodies  at  night.  You 
can’t  reach  them  with  a powder.  Paint  or 
spray  the  roosts,  nests  and  walls.  Prices 
(Not  mailable)  1-qt.  can  50c;  2 qts.  75c; 
1 gal.  $1.25;  5 gals.  $5.50. 

CONKEY’S  LAYING  TONIC  'Poultry  Ton- 
ic).— It  insures  the  maximum  egg  produc- 
tion both  summer  and  winter.  Guaran- 
teed to  give  results  or  money  back. 
Prices  (not  prepaid*:  2 lbs.  30c;  4 lbs.  60c; 
8 lbs.  $1.20,  NOTE.  — Add  postage  if 
wanted  by  mail.  Weights  given  are 
wrapped. 


Conkey’s  Guaranteed  Stock  Remedies 

CONKEY’S  224-PAGE  STOCK  BOOK  FREE.-IVs  full  of  the  most  practical  information 
relative  to  the  raising  and  keeping  of  livestock.  Housing  and  feeding  problems,  diseases — 
how  to  recognize  them  and  how  to  treat  them — are  all  explained.  Every  dairyman,  every 
stockman,  every  farmer,  should  have  this  book.  Get  your  copy.  Pree  if  you  call  at  our 
store,  or  send  5c  in  stamps  to  cover  postage. 


Stock  Tonic. — For  horses,  cows,  sheep  and 
hogs.  Prices  (not  prepaid):  2 lbs.  30c; 

3 lbs.  60c;  7 lbs.  SI. 20.  Mailing  weights 
given,  add  postage.  12-lb.  pails,  S2.25  and 
25-lb.  pails  $3.75. 

Worm  Remedy. — Guaranteed.  60c  postpaid. 

Colic  Remedy.  — Just  a few  drops  on  the 
tongue;  effective.  60c;  postpaid  70c. 

Healing  Powder.  — For  gall  sores,  cuts  or 
wounds;  excellent.  30c  or  35c  postpaid. 

Gall  Salve.  30c;  postage  10c  extra. 

Pain  Lotion. — For  swellings,  etc.  (P.  P.  2 
lbs.)  60c. 

Hoof  Remedy.  — The  very  best:  to  be  ap- 
plied on  the  hoof.  Pint  (P.  P.  1'2  lbs.) 
50c;  qt.  75c;  l gal.  $1.25;  gal.  S2.C0. 


Bag  Ointment.  30c  and  60c;  postage  10c. 

Dip. — Best  sheep  and  hog  dip  made.  (Not 
mailable.)  Quart,  70c;  i gal.  $1.00;  gal. 
$1.75;  5 gals.  $7.50. 

SALT-EM.  — Medicated  salt,  much  better 
than  rock  salt.  Ask  for  pamphlet.  Prices: 
100-lb.  keg  S6.00;  40-lb.  pail  $2.75;  20-lb. 
pail  $1.50;  10-lb.  pail  90c. 

PLY  KNOCKER. — Best  fly  spray  made; 
fully  guaranteed.  (Not  mailable.)  Qt. 

50c;  2 qts.  75c;  gal.  $1.25;  5 gals.  $5.50. 

COW  SPECIAL. — Every  dairyman  should 
keep  this  on  hand:  fully  guaranteed. 

Prices:  60c  can  nostpaid  70c;  S1.20  can 

3 lbs.  wrapped;  add  postage. 


BY  PARCELS  POST. — At  last  we  have  an  inexpensive  way  of  getting  these  valuable 
remedies  to  our  far-away  customers.  On  those  NOT  MARKED  postpaid,  take  the  F.  F. 
(Parcels  Post)  weight  and  consult  the  Zone  and  Rate  Tables.  SO  YOU  CAN  ADD  PROPER 
AMOUNT  FOR  POSTAGE.  Liquids  in  more  than  pint  cans  NOT  MAILABLE. 


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RABBITS— BELGIAN  HARES 

We  keep  in  stock  at  our  store  about  20  pens  of  Rabbits  of  different  breeds  and  can  brin~ 
in  on  short  notice  most  any  stock  wanted  in  this  line. 

Note. — By  Young  Stock,  we  mean  from  2 to  3 months  old;  Breeding  Stock,  6 months  or 
over;  Fancy  Stock,  high-bred  pedigree  stock,  bred  for  size,  shape  and  color,  for  special  breed- 
ing or  show  purposes;  Utility  Stock,  a pure-bred,  good  grade  of  healthy,  vigorous  stock  for 
meat  and  general  purposes. 

NOTE. — In  ordering  4 to  6 packages  at  a time,  one-half  the  amount  of  postage  is  enough. 
Pedigree  Stock;  weights  given  full  grown. 


English  Lop  Ear 


WHITE  ENGLISH — Very  popular  pets  with 
children  as  their  white  coats  and  pink 
eyes  make  them  so  attractive.  Always 
in  demand  as  Easter  Rabbits.  Young,  75c 
to  $1.00;  Breeders,  $2.00  to  $3.50. 

RUFUS  RED  BELGIANS — Improved  strain 
of  the  common  Belgian  Hare.  Color,  grey- 
ish red;  coat  fine  and  soft;  weight,  8 to 
9 lbs.  Young,  $1.00  to  $2.50;  Breeders, 
$3.00  to  $4.50  and  $5.00  to  $7.50. 

NEW  ZEALAND  REDS — A hardy,  sturdy 
strain  very  popular  and  much  in  demand, 
meat  fine  in  quality  and  flavor.  Color, 
red.  Weight,  8 to  10  lbs.  Prices:  Young, 
$1.50  to  $2.50;  Breeders,  $3.50  to  $5.00  and 
$5.00  to  $7.50  and  up. 

FLEMISH  GIANT — BELGIAN— Very  popu- 
lar on  account  of  their  large  size  and 
quick  growth,  which  makes  them  valuable 
for  market.  Color,  light  squirrel  grey  to 
solid  black.  Weight,  10  to  12%  lbs. 
Prices:  Young,  $2.50  to  $3.50  each;  Breed- 
ers, $5.00  to  $7.50;  Pedigreed,  $10.00  and  up. 

ENGLISH,  LOP  EAR— One  of  the  largest 
and  heaviest  Varieties.  Meat  fine  and  ten- 
der. This  makes  them  especially  valu- 
able for  meat  production.  Color,  varied; 
weight,  10  to  15  lbs.  Prices:  Young,  $2.00 
to  $3.00  and  $2.50  to  $5.00;  Breeders,  $5.00 
to  $7.00  and  $7.50  to  $10.00. 

HIMALAYANS — Fur  bearing.  Very  attrac- 
tive; body  generally  all  white,  with  black 
nose,  ears,  feet  and  tail.  The  fur  is  heavy, 
fine  and  of  recognized  value.  Weight,  6 
to  8 lbs.  Prices:  Young,  $2.00  to  $3.00 

and  $3.50  to  $5.00;  Breeders,  $5.00  to  $7.50 
to  $10.00;  Bred  Does,  select,  $12.00. 


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RABBITS  SOLVE  MEAT  PROBLEM 

With  our  country  at  war  and  our  govern- 
ment calling  for  a greater  meat  production, 
coupled  with  the  request  to  observe  at  least 
one  “meatless”  day  a week  so  as  to  save 
more  Beef,  Pork  and  Mutton  for  the  Army 
and  the  Allies — Bre’r  Rabbit  should  be  rec- 
ognized as  King  in  the  field  of  small  meat 
producers. 

Rabbit  meat  is  now  a staple  and  recog- 
nized product  in  the  Portland  markets  and 
the  demand  is  becoming  greater  and  greater. 
Rabbit  meat  is  fine  grained,  tender,  easily 
digested  and  equal  ip  flavor  and  quality  to 
chicken.  France  and  Belgium  have  for  years 
been  producing  and  consuming  millions  of 
pounds  of  rabbit  meat. 

For  cheapness  of  production,  small  amount 
of  space,  time  and  care  required;  the  low 
cost  of  foods  (especially  on  this  coast  where 
greens  and  root  crops  are  so  plentiful),  the 
rabbit  industry  will  surely  come  into  its 
own.  Start  now  and  make  money. 

BOOKS  ON  RABBITS 

The  cheap  but  valuable  books  we  offer  on 
Rabbits  will  give  anyone  all  the  instruc- 
tions necessary  on  housing,  feeding,  breed- 
ing and  care,  to  be  successful.  See  page  133. 


Ideal  Feed  and  Water  Dishes 

Made  especially  for  rabbits,  cavies  and 
small  pets.  Cannot  tip  over,  and  the  sav- 
ing in  feed  soon  pays  for  them.  See  illus- 
tration for  No. 

No.  2. — Earthenware,  heavily  glazed;  the 
incurving  top  rim  prevents  the  noseing 
~ out  of  feed.  Will  not  tip  over.  Not  mail- 
able. 

Frices:  6-inch,  20c  each,  $2.00  doz.;  8-inch, 
25c  each,  doz.  $2.50. 

No.  3. — Heavy  galvanized  tin;  5-inch  bowl, 
2 inches  deep. 

Price  30c  each,  $3.00  doz.  (P.  P.  wgt.  1% 
lb.  each.) 

No.  4. — Same  as  above,  5-inch  bowl,  3% 
inches  deep. 

Price  35c  each,  $3.50  doz.  (P.  P.  wgt.  2 
lbs.  each.) 

No.  5. — Heavy  galvanized,  half  bowl  shape, 
to  hang  on  cage  door  or  partition.  Cannot 
drop  or  be  knocked  off. 

Large,  25c  each,  $2.50  doz.;  small,  20c 
each,  $2.00  doz.  (P.  P.  wgt.  1 lb.  each). 


Special  Note. — The  cheapest  and  quickest  results  can  be  obtained  by  the  beginner  by 
buying  one  or  more  Bred  Does  and  an  extra  Buck,  not  related.  Utility  Buck  service,  50c; 
Pedigreed,  $1.00  up. 


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SONG  AND  CAGE  BIRDS 


Jhe_ importers  and  dealers  in  Birds  and  Gold  Fish  in  the  Northwest.  This 

o fPcaeSen^i  i ™ i has  &r,<?^1}  rapidly  and  we  now  carry  large  and  complete  stocks 
or  cage.,  supplies  and  foods  and  all  birds  in  their  season. 


We  Guarantee  Our  Singers. 


Canary  Birds 

Note. — Do  not  compare  our  prices  with  the  irrespon- 
sible bird  fakers,  who  sell  for  little  prices  and  supply 
inferior  stock  and  females  for  males,  etc. 

AMERICAN  BRED  CANARIES.  Healthy,  hardv.  well- 
shaped birds,  fine  singers:  all  colors.  MALES  S3. 50 
to  $5.00  each.  FEMALES,  $1.00;  selected  deep  yel- 
low, S2.00. 


HARTZ  MOUNTAIN  ROLLERS.  Beautiful,  shapely 
birds.  Lovely,  free  singers,  hardy  and  thri\e  any- 
where- Their  cheery  song  is  like  sunshine  to  the 
soul;  their  bright  plumage,  active  ways  and  cheer- 
ful dispositions  make  them  the  favorites  and  most 
popular-  MALES.  S5.00  each;  extra  selected  singers, 
$7.50.  FEMALES,  $1.00  to  $1.50  each;  selected,  $2.00. 


ST.  ANDREASBERG.  These  are  world-renowned  and 
the  sweetest  singers.  No  imported  stock  to  be  had 
now  on  account  of  the  war,  but  we  offer  home  raised 
birds  from  imported  parents  that  will  please  you. 

MALES  S7.50  to  $10.00  each.  FEMALES,  $2.00  to 
$3.00. 


YOU  ARE  ALWAYS  WELCOME 
With  all  our  birds  and  pets  our  store  is 
quite  interesting,  especially  to  the  children. 

YOU  ARE  ALL  WELCOME  TO  COME  AND 
LOOK  AND  LISTEN. 


Thane.  Alaska,  July  12,  1917. 
Routledge  Seed  d Floral  Co.. 

Gentlemen:  1 received  the  bird  July  10,  in 

good  condition,  and  1 am  very  much  pleased 
with  it.  It  seems  to  be  doing  nicely  and  is  a 
lively  singer. 

Yours  truly. 

MRS.  G.  W.  HA  SKIS. 


Wolf  Point.  Mont. 

Dear  Sirs : Canary  Bird  arrived  O.  K.  and  we 
are  very  much  pleased  with  the  Bird.  He  is  a 
lovely  singer. 

Yours  truly, 

MRS.  KSORR. 

Fruitland,  Idaho. 

Dear  Sirs:  The  Canary  came  through  O.  K. 
Thanks  for  prompt  attention. 

Yours  truly, 

MISS  ALMA  E.  CROWTHER. 

Other  Favorite  Cage  Birds 

We  do  not  always  have  all  of  the  follow- 
ing birds  on  hand,  but  can  get  them  quickly 
on  orders.  For  further  information,  write. 


Each  Pair 

Japanese  Robins  $5.00  $8.50 

European  Gold  Finch 4.00  7.50 

Chestnut  Finch  2.00  3.50 

Zebra  Finch  4.00  7.50 

Bull  Finch  5.00 


Society  and  Strawberry  Finch.  3.00  5.00 

White  Java  Rice  Birds 

One  of  the  handsomest  of  all  aviary  birds. 
A little  larger  in  size  than  the  average 
canary.  Color  pure  white  and  of  such  solid, 
smooth  appearance  that  it  looks  like  a piece 
of  statuary.  Beak  tinged  with  dark  red 
toward  the  base.  Attracts  more  attention 
in  our  store  than  any  other  bird.  Each, 
$5.00;  pair,  $8.50. 


FOR  BIRD  CAGES,  SEE  PAGE  157. 


Heppner,  Ore.,  Feb.  24,  1917. 
Routledge  Seed  if  Floral  Co., 

Last  July  my  beautiful  Hartz  Mt.  Singer  I 
bought  of  you  took  a heavy  cold  and  I feared 
I would  lose  him ; he  wheezed  and  drooped 
for  months  and  I came  to  you  with  my  sad 
story  for  fear  he  would  die  or  never  regain  his 
grand  long  voice  again.  You  gave  me  the  Max 
Geisler’s  Bird  Tonic  Treatment  “ A ” to  try.  I 
went  acording  to  the  instructions  found  in 
package;  first  bottle  he  seemed  improved  as 
he  did  not  shed  so  badly,  wheeze  or  droop, 
but  still  he  did  not  sing.  I got  another  bottle 
of  same  and  used  as  before,  and  before  the 
last  bottle  was  half  gone  he  was  singing  some. 
I gave  him  all  and  now  you  should  see  and 
hear  him.  His  coat  is  beautiful  in  color  and 
so  smooth  and  fine  and  he  never  sang  as  he  is 
singing  now.  People  who  pass  the  house  stop 
to  listen  to  him  and  ask  what  kind  of  a bird 
he  is,  for  they  never  heard  such  beautiful 
singing  from  a caged  bird.  I cannot  tell  you 
how  very  grateful  I am  to  you  for  prescribing 
for  him. 

I gave  your  catalog  to  my  neighbor  today  as 
she  has  a fine  home  here  and  wants  some 
Roses,  Shrubs  and  Seeds.  I told  her  she  could 
depend  upon  what  she  got  from  you  as  being 
first  class  and  if  they  failed  you  would  do  the 
square  thing  by  her  for  I had  found  you  al- 
ways dependable  and  that  you  had  that  repu- 
tation with  your  home  folks. 

Trusting  and  hoping  you  are  having  your 
share  of  good  sunshine  there  as  we  are  here,  I 
am,  as  ever,  your  grateful  patron  and  friend. 

MARY  DEWEY  HAYLOR. 

I forgot  to  say  that  I use  no  seed  but  your 
H.  Q.  special  bird  seed. 

Paroquets 

YELLOW  SHILL  PAROQUETS.  Very  rare, 
plumage  a beautiful  opal  yellow,  lovable 
pets.  Each,  $5.00;  pair,  $8.50. 

AUSTRALIAN  SHELL  PAROQUETS.  Often 
called  Lovebirds,  look  like  a miniature 
parrot,  a little  larger  than  a canary, 
plumage  green,  very  intelligent  and  beau- 
tiful. Each,  $5.00;  pair,  $7.50. 


LIVING  PRESENTS — Did  you  ever  stop  and  consider  what  a desirable  Christmas  or  birth- 
day present  a beautiful  Cawley  makes?  They  are  so  different,  interesting  and  desirable,  SO 

CHEERFUL  AND  LOVABLE. 


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ROUTLEDGrE’S  H.  Q. — “highest  quality” — BIRD  SEEDS 


We  are  making  a specialty  of  bird  foods  and  seeds  and  our  rapidly  increasing 
trade  shows  that  the  public  appreciates  the  opportunity  to  get  “High  Quality”  foods 
and  remedies  of  “Merit”  for  their  pets.  NOTE— Add  postage  to  all  prices,  not 
prepaid,  if  wanted  by  mail. 


ROUTLEDGE  SEED  & FLORAL  CO’S. 

H.  Q.  IMPORTED  BIRD  SEED. — Our  own 

special  mixture  for  American,  Hartz  Moun- 
tain and  St.  Andreasberg  Canaries;  espe- 
cially prepared  for  the  singers.  Contains 
no  hemp,  but  the  correct  amounts  of  “high- 
est quality”  recleaned  Imported  Canary 
Sweet  Rape,  Millet,  Maw,  etc. 

It  is  no  wonder  that  thousands  of  ca- 
naries die  annually  from  the  effects  of 
common  Bird  Seeds  bought  from  grocery 
and  drug  stores,  which  is  so  often  old, 
musty,  dirty,  inferior  seeds  incorrectly 
mixed. 

Try  a package  of  our  H.  Q.  and  note  the 
difference  and  also  the  saving,  even 
though  it  is  5c  higher. 

Sold  only  in  sealed  1-lto.  cartons  (see 
illustration  of  *our  1-lb.  carton).  Take 
no  other.  Price  20c  lb. 

Add  postage  if  wanted  by  mail. 

Pine  Mixed  Bird  Seed  (with  hemp).  15c  lb. 

H.  Q.  Hemp  Seed  (feed  sparingly).  10c  lb. 

H.  Q.  Canary  recleaned.  20c  lb. 

H.  Q.  Millet  golden  soft  shell.  10c  lb. 

H.  Q.  Imported  Sweet  German  Rape.  20c  lb. 

Easily  detected  by  the  sweet  taste.  Be- 
ware of  wild  mustard,  kale  and  turnip 
seeds  sold  as  bird  rape. 

Turkish  Maw  Seed. — Canaries  are  very  fond 
of  it.  , Should  be  fed  sparingly.  50c  lb. 

Lettuce  Seed,  for  birds.  25e  lb. 

Bird  Sand,  silver  washed.  2'/2-lb.  cartons,  10c 

Crystal  Grit,  very  fine.  5c  lb.,  6 for  25c 

Cuttle  Bone,  high  grade,  large  size.  Each  5c; 
postpaid,  7c;  with  patent  fasteners,  10c 
and  15c,  postpaid. 


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MAX  GEISLER’S  BIRD  FOODS  AND  TONICS 

Highly  recommended  by  all  who  have  used  them.  Full  directions  for  use  with  each  pack- 
age. Read  Mrs.  Haylor’s  letter  on  page  23. 


M.  G.  Imported  “Roller”  Seed  for  Canaries. 
Pkg.  20c,  postage  extra. 

M.  G.  Pinch  Bird  Seed  for  Finches.  Lb. 
25c;  postage  extra. 

Treatment  A. — (Song  Restorer.)  For  birds 
which  have  lost  their  voices  from  cold, 
etc.;  25c;  postpaid  30c. 

Treatment  B. — (Digestive  Trouble.)  For  di- 
arrhoea and  bowel  disorder;  25c;  post- 
paid 30c. 


Treatment  C. — (Cold  Cure.)  For  birds  which 
are  breathing  hard,  puffed  up  or  mopeing. 
25c;  postpaid  30c. 

Treatment  D. — (General  Tonic.)  Use  once 
a week  in  drinking  water.  25c;  postpaid 
30c. 

M.  G.  German  Bird  Biscuit.  For  a change 
in  diet.  Keeps  birds  in  health  and  song. 

Per  carton  10c;  postpaid  15c. 


SAFETY  FIRST.— Keep  a bottle  of  Treatment  “C”  on  hand  for  your  “singer” 
and  be  safe.  He  is  just  as  liable  to  catch  cold  as  you  are. 


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M.  G.  “Health  Pood”  for  Canaries,  Redbirds, 
Mocking-birds  and  all  other  seed-eating 
and  soft-billed  cage  birds.  A “treat’’  for 
them.  Per  carton  15c;  postpaid  20c. 

M.  G.  Song-  and  Moulting  Pood. — Excellent 
for  birds  when  shedding  feathers  and  off 
song.  15c;  postpaid  20c. 

M.  G.  Prepared  Mockingbird  Pood.  For  any 
soft-billed  birds.  Per  tin  30c;  postpaid  40c. 

M.  G.  Medicated  Bird  Biscuit. — Food  and 


medicine.  Excellent  for  weak  and  sick 
birds.  Per  carton  20c;  postpaid  25c. 

M.  G.  Vegetable  Extract,  for  blood  tonic  and 
health  producer.  Per  vial  25c;  postpaid  30c. 

M.  G.  Fluid  Mite  Exterminator.  To  be  used 
in  the  bath.  Per  vial  10c;  postpaid  15c. 

M.  G.  Mite  Powder.  For  birds  that  do  not 
bathe.  Non-poisonous.  Pkt.  10c;  post- 
paid 15c. 


CANARY  BIRD  “SPECIALS” 


These  Four  Articles  Have  Merit,  We  Sell  Gross  After  Gross 

BIRD  MANNA, — A combination  of  seeds,  herbs  and  roots  that  nature 
intended  birds  should  have.  Food  and  medicine  combined.  A tonic 
and  conditioner.  Comes  in  round  cakes.  Fastens  on  the  cage  wires. 
Per  cake,  15c,  postpaid  20c;  2 for  35c. 

SIRD-O-LINE — A preparation  very  similar  to  “Mannh,”  except  that  it 
is  granulated  and  dry  and  is  fed  in  the  seed  cups,  a little  at  a 
time.  Per  box,  20c,  postpaid. 

CANARY  HIGH  BALLS. — Another  article  of  above  merits.  Highly 
praised.  Comes  in  ball  form  and  hangs  in  the  cage.  “Mr.  Bird” 
eats  it  as  he  needs  it.  Each,  15c;  2 for  25c,  postpaid. 

SPRATT’S  COD  LIVER  OIL  CAGE  BIRD  POOD. — A food  for  young 
birds  and  birds  in  the  moult.  Takes  the  place  of  boiled  eggs  for 
young  birds  and  brings  as  good  if  not  better  results.  Per  pkg.  15c; 
postpaid,  20c. 


PHILADELPHIA  BIRD  CO.’S 

Full  directions  and  information  with  each 

Bird  Bitters.  25c;  postpaid  30c 

Bird  Orange  Color  Pood.  25c;  postpaid  30c 
German  Song  Restorer.  15c;  postpaid  20c 
American  Salve.  25c;  postpaid  30c 

Moulting  Pepper.  25c;  postpaid  30c 

Mite  Exterminator,  powder.  25c;  postpaid  30c 


I REMEDIES,  FOODS,  ETC. 

remedy.  Descriptive  booklet  on  request. 

Ant  Eggs  (for  soft-billed 

birds).  10c;  postpaid  15c 

Nestling  Pood.  25c;  postpaid  30c 

Nestling  Hair.  Pkg.  5c;  postpaid  10c 

Parrot  Plumage  Restorer.  25c;  postpaid  35c 
Parrot  Tablets  (for  feather  pulling).  25c 
Red  Bird  Gravel.  Pint  10c;  postpaid  20c 


Parrot  Foods, 

ROUTLEDGE’S 

“HIGHEST  QUALITY” 

H.  Q.  Mixed  Parrot  Seeds. — This  is  our  own 

mixture  of  clean,  well  cured  sunflower, 
hemp,  pumpkin  and  corn,  properly  mixed. 
Your  “Polly”  will  like  this.  15c  lb.;  2 for 
25c;  postage  extra. 

H.  Q.  Sunflower. — We  offer  only  large, 
plump,  full  meated  seed  properly  cured 
and  of  the  right  age  for  health.  Far  su- 
perior to  the  average  stock  sold.  10c  lb. 

straight;  postage  extra. 

Parrot  Corn. — Best  quality  for  parrots.  15c 

lb.;  2 for  25c;  postage  extra. 

M.  G.  Parrot  Spray. — Will  pure  Parrots  of 
the  habit  of  biting  off  their  feathers.  Per 

bottle  50c;  postpaid  65c. 


Tonic,  & Etc. 

MAX  GEISLER’S 

M.  G.  Mixed  Parrot  Seed. — Properly  mixed 
for  good  health  and  plumage.  Full  and 
valuable  directions  on  the  care  of  Parrots 
on  each  box.  Per  carton  20c;  postpaid  25c. 

M.  G.  Prepared  Corn,  for  Parrots. — To  be 
given  in  addition  to  the  seed.  Per  carton 
20c;  postpaid  25c. 

M.  G.  Parrot  Biscuit,  for  old  and  young,  to 
keep  them  in  good  health  and  plumage. 

Per  carton  25c;  postpaid  35c. 

M.  G.  Parrot  Tonic. — Unexcelled  fir  young 
Parrots,  cures  catarrh,  etc.  Per  bottle 
25c;  postpaid  35c. 

M.  G.  “Health  Pood”  for  Parrots,  for  health 
and  fine  feathers.  Per  carton  25c;  post- 
paid 35c. 


Cavies — Guinea  Pigs 

Bright,  active  and  harmless  pets.  They  are  in  much  demand  and  money  can  be  made 
raising  them.  They  come  in  combination  colors  of  brown,  white,  yellow,  black  and  tan, 
generally  spotted  and  prettily  marked.  Solid  colors  are  not  always  obtainable  and  are  higher 
in  price. 

ENGLISH. — Smooth,  short  hair;  hardy  and 
healthy.  Young,  Females  $1.00,  Males  50c 
to  75c;  Old,  Females  $1.50,  Males  50c  to 
$1.00.  A select  breeding  pair,  $2.50. 

ANGORA. — Long,  soft  hair;  50c  more  than 
above. 

ABYSSINIAN. — Quite  rare.  Hair  is  pecu- 
liarly twisted  or  turfed  into  what  might  be 
called  rosettes.  50c  more  than  English. 


DON’T  OVERLOOK  the  valuable  yet  inexpensive  books  on  Birds,  Parrots,  Dogs, 
Cats  and  Poultry,  page  133. 


BOOKS 

on 

Rabbits 
Cavies 
See  page 
132. 


English  Cavy  (Guinea  Pig). 


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PARROTS 

We  handle  more  young  parrots  than  all 
other  Northwestern  dealers  combined.  The 
young  parrots  arrive  during  July  and  Aug- 
ust, but  we  aim  to  have  stock  on  hand  at 
all  times.  Price  of  trained  talkers  on  re- 
quest. We  offer  hand  raised,  not  the  wild, 
trapped,  unmanageable  birds. 

PANAMA  PARROT. — The  most  popular  par- 
rot with  our  trade.  Of  quite  large  size, 
gentle  disposition,  easily  taught  and  be- 
come great  favorites.  Deep  green  plum- 
age. They  often  show  a yellow  spot  on 
the  back  of  the  head.  Young,  each  $15.00 
to  $20.00;  Trained  Talkers,  $25.00  to  $50.00 
and  up. 

MEXICAN  DOUBLE  YELLOW-HEADED. — 

Large  size,  gentle,  learn  quickly  and  make 
great  pets,  green  plumage,  yellow  on  top 
and  back  of  head,  red-tipped  wings  and 
blue  feathers  in  the  wing  and  tail.  Young, 
each  $15.00  to  $20.00. 

CUBAN  PARROT.  — Medium  size,  green 
plumage,  red  tips  on  wings,  light  face, 
gentle,  fine  pets,  good  talkers.  Each  $7.50. 
MEXICAN  RED-HEADED  PARROTS.— Me- 
dium size,  trim  and  active,  make  fair 
talkers,  gentle.  Green  plumage,  bright 
red  on  head,  blue  in  wing  and  tail.  Each 
$7.50  to  $10.00. 

Palouse,  Wash.,  Sept.  12,  1917. 
Routledge  Seed  & Floral  Co., 

Dear  Sirs:  I want  to  tell  you  that  my  Par- 

rot is  just  fine.,  and  is  learning  to  talk  very 
fast.  I surely  am  pleased  with  it. 

Thanking  you,  I remain, 

Respectfully  yours, 

LURA  A.  BARNES. 


Moulding  Base  Nos.  101  to  103. 


FANCY  SQUARE  CAGES 

Made  of  extra  heavy  tinned  wire,  zinc 
base,  strong  self-locking  feed  cups.  They 
also  have  a slide  cleaning  pan  on  the  bot- 
tom and  wire  grating  to  keep  bird  from 
getting  down  on  the  dirt. 


No.  Size  Height  Price 

115  16gxlU  in.  23  in.  $6.50 

120  17^x14  in.  25  in.  7.50 


Panama  Parrot. 


Parrot  Cages 

These  are  extra  strong,  large  and  roomy, 
well  finished  and  of  the  latest  and  best  de- 
signs of  Parrot  Cages  on  the  market.  OUR 

SPECIAL  CAGE  CATALOG  will  show  larger 
cuts  of  the  three  styles. 

MOULDING  BASE  SQUARE  CAGES 

Made  of  extra  heavy  tinned  wire,  new 
style  moulding  base,  with  removable  clean- 
ing drawer,  and  also  has  wire  grating  to 
keep  bird  from  getting  down  on  dirt.  Tinned 
iron,  self-locking  feed  cups. 


No.  Size  Height  Price 

101  15^x14  in.  27  in.  $8.00 

102  17|xl5£  in.  28  in.  9.00 

103  21^x17^  in.  31  in.  11.50 


ROUND  PARROT  CAGES 

These  are  very  popular  on  account  of  the 
low  prices.  Our  advice  is  to  get  the  larg- 
est cage  you  can  afford,  as  it  gives  “polly” 
more  room  for  exercise  and  less  danger  of 
spoiling  the  tail  feathers.  Heavy  tinned 
wire,  strong  and  well  made;  zinc  bases,  self 
locking  feed  cups. 

Diameter  Height  Price 


No.  50  13  m.  19|  in-  $4.00 

No.  55  14  in.  21  in.  4.50 

No.  60  15),  in.  23  in.  5.50 

No.  65  17^  in.  28  in.  6.50 


PARROT  STANDS 

After  your  parrot  has  become  tame  and 
well  trained,  a parrot  stand  is  very  desir- 
able. It  gives  more  freedom  and  the  bird 
greatly  enjoys  it,  and  can  keep  his  plumage 
in  much  better  condition.  Keep  polly 
chained  when  you  leave. 

No.  1 — Finished  in  black  enamel.  Complete 
with  feed  cups,  tray  and  chain.  Good 
heavy  base,  so  it  will  not  tip  over.  Tray 
adjustable  to  iany  height.  Price  $8.50. 
Parrott  Stand  Covers,  $6.50. 


PARROT  FOODS — You  must  remember  that  your  parrot  does  not  get  all  the 
foods  nature  intended  it  should  have,  therefore  give  “Polly”  a treat  by  feeding  our 
Health  Food,  Parrot  Biscuits,  Etc.  See  page  155. 


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CANARY  BIRD  CAGES 

We  believe  we  carry  the  most  complete  line  of  plain  and  fancy  cages  on  this 
coast.  Limited  space  in  this  catalog  will  not  permit  us  to  illustrate  all,  but  if  further 
interested  send  for  our  SPECIAL  CAGE  CATALOG.  We  offer  herewith  some  of 
our  most  popular  and  best  sellers. 


ZiA  FAVORITE  BRASS  CAGES 

This  is  one  of  the  new,  late  models;  very- 
popular  and  one  of  our  best  sellers.  The 
full,  graceful  design  at  the  top  adds  greatly 
to  its  general  appearance.  Handsome,  bright 
finish,  extra  well  made.  (P.  P.  Wgt.  9 lbs.) 
See  illustration. 


With  Without 
No.  Size,  Inches  Guard  Guard 

7004  9|x61xl2|  $3.50  $2.75 

7006  10^x7^x131  4.00  3.00 

7008  101x71x131  4.50  3.50 

7010  13  x8!xl4i  5.00  3.75 

IDEA!.  BRASS  CAGES 


The  best  low  priced,  brass  wire,  cage  on 
the  market;  cheap  in  price  only.  Made  of 
the  best  spring  brass  wire,  well  fastened, 
no  cheap  solder  to  break.  New  patent  slide 
catchers  that  will  not  pull  loose.  (P.  P. 
Wgt.  8 lbs.)  See  illustration. 


With  Without 
No.  Size,  Inches  Guard  Guard 

5004  9|x61xlll  $3.25  $2.50 

5006  101x71x121  3.75  2.75 

5008  101x71x121  4.25  3.25 

5010  13  X81X141  4.75  3.50 


PURITAN  ENAMELED  CAGES 

Well  made  and  properly  finished  so  that 
the  enamel  will  not  chip  off.  Color,  white 
with  gold  trimmings.  For  a low  priced 
cage,  it  is  impossible  to  find  better  value. 
A person  often  has  use  for  a second  cage 
for  young  birds  or  perhaps  an  extra  one, 
and  these  are  just  the  thing.  (P.  P.  Wgt. 


8 lbs.)  See  illustration. 

No.  231  Size  91x61x151  in Price  $1.65 

No.  232  Size  101x7  xl6  in Price  1.80 

No.  233  Size  11  x7!xl6l  in Price  2.00 

No.  234  Size  121x81x171  in Price  2.25 

No.  238  Size  13  x8lxl8  in Price  2.50 


CANARY  BREEDING  CAGES 

Enameled,  all  complete,  nests,  etc.  No.  4 
Single,  17x9x13  inches,  $3.50.  No.  3 Dou- 
ble, 19x10x14  inches,  $4.00.  No.  2 Double, 
2^x11x16  inches,  S4.75.  No.  1 Double, 
25x12x16  inches,  $5.50.  No.  113  Double, 
$6.00. 


La  Favorite,  with  Seed  Guards 


Puritan  Enamel,  without  Guard 


EXTRAS  FOR  BIRD  CAGES 

Food  and  Water  Cups — Opal  or  clear  glass, 
open  or  closed  top.  Tell  us  what  style. 

15c  each;  20c  postpaid. 

Brass  Suspension  Springs — Light,  No.  16, 
10c;  Heavy,  No.  14,  20c;  Double.  No.  19, 
25c  postpaid. 

Wall  Brackets  or  Cage  Hooks — Nickel  plated. 

8 inch,  25c;  10  inch.  30c;  12  inch.  35c; 
postage  5c  extra.  Brass  plated,  10c  higher. 
Heavy  Solid  Brass,  fancy,  swinging,  75c; 
postpaid  85c. 

Cage  Swings  10c;  postpaid  15c. 

Nesting  Hair  5c  per  package;  postpaid  10c. 
Nests — Wire  or  willow.  10c  postpaid. 
BATHING  DISHES — Glass  10c;  postpaid  15c. 
Opal  Glass  15c;  postpaid  20c. 


Note. — (p.  P.  wgt.  8 lbs.)  means  parcel  post  weight  packed  ready  to  mail,  but  all  cages 

will  be  sent  by  express,  which  is  safest,  unless  ordered  by  parcel  post  and  extra  money  sent 
for  postage  in  addition  to  a 25c  box  charge. 


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Spratts  Dog  and  Cat  Foods  and  Remedies 

Known  and  used  the  world  over — none  better.  We  have  hundreds  of  customers.  Prices 
subject  to  changes.  Special  quantity  prices.  Descriptive  pamphlet  on  request. 


For  Cats 

Spratt’s  Cat  Pood.  — A complete  food  for 
cats.  Used  at  the  leading-  catteries 
throughout  the  world  and  daily  becoming 
more  popular  among  the  fancy.  Small 
pkg.  (P.  P.  1 lb.),  20c;  large  pkg.,  (P.  F. 
2|  lbs.),  price  35c  (add  postage). 

The  above  is  also  prepared  with  Pasteur- 
ized Milk,  excellent  for  kittens  and  invalid 
cats,  or  prepared  with  Pish  to  be  used  as 
a change  of  diet,  especially  during  the 
summer  months.  Prices  same  as  the  reg- 
ular Cat  Pood  above. 

Vermifuge  Capsules  for  Cats.  Postpaid  50c. 

Distemper  Tablets  for  Cats.  Postpaid  75c. 

Tonic  and  Condition  Tablets  for  cats.  Post- 
paid 50c. 

Malted  Kitten  Pood. — Use  tablespoonful  to 
pint  Of  hot  water;  very  valuable  and  inex- 
pensive. Can,  35c;  postpaid,  40c. 

CATNIP  MICE. — Made  of  heavy  cloth  (mouse 
shape)  and  filled  with  catnip.  Cats  love 
to  play  with  them.  These  have  taken  the 
place  of  catnip  eggs.  Each  15c  postpaid 

For  Dogs  and  Puppies 

SPRATTS  DOG-  CAKE  S. — A properly  bal- 
anced meat,  grain  meal  and  vegetable  com- 
pound that  will  not  spoil  with  age.  Known 
and  recommended  the  world  over  as  a com- 
plete and  constant  food  for  dogs.  Most 
owners  of  dogs  rely  on  scraps  from  the 
table  as  “dog  feed.”  This  is  all  right  as 
far  as  it  goes,  but  to  be  on  the  safe  side 
and  for  vacation  trips,  etc.,  always  keep  a 
supply  of  Dog  Cakes  on  hand.  2 -lb.  car- 
ton 35c;  5-lb.  65c;  10-lb.  sack  $1.20  (add 
postage);  25-lb.  sack  $2.75;  50-lb.  sack 

5.25;  100-lb.  sack,  $10.00. 

Cod-Liver  Oil  Cakes  are  invaluable  for  old 
or  delicate  dogs  or  those  recovering  from 
sickness.  Dogs  eat  them  without  coaxing. 

2 2 -lb.  carton  35c  (postage  extra) 

Spratt’s  Puppy  Cakes. — A perfect  and  whole 
food  for  puppies  of  all  breeds.  Puppies 
should  be  started  on  these  biscuits  when 
about  one  month  old  and  they  should  be 
continued  until  such  time  as  their  teeth 
become  sound  and  strong,  usually  when 
they  are  about  six  months  old. 

2^-lb.  carton  35c  (postage  extra) 

Plain  Puppy  Meal. — This  meal  should  be 
used  before,  during  and  after  the  weaning 
period  to  insure  large,  vigorous  and 
healthy  puppies.  Also  an  invaluable  food 
for  dogs  of  any  age  out  of  condition.  Fol- 
low directions  on  each  package. 

22-lb.  carton  35c  (postage  extra) 


Bone  Meal  for  Puppies. — Specially  prepared 
in  a state  to  most  readily  supply  the  con-  - 
stituents  needed  to  assist  in  building  up 
a strong  frame  and  preventing  rickets, 
large  joints,  etc. 

3-lb.  carton  35c;  postage  extra 

Midget  Biscuits. — A small  biscuit  of  superior 
quality,  containing  a lesser  percentage  of 
meat  fibrine  than  the  ordinary  cake.  About 
30  to  the  pound.  Excellent  for  puppies, 
toy  dogs  and  cats. 

2 2 -lb.  carton,  35c;  postage  extra 

“SPRATT’S”  “MIDGET”  CHARCOAL  BIS- 
CUITS.— To  correct  all  bowel  troubles, 
weak  digestion,  fetid  breath,  etc.  All 
dogs  should  have  at  least  once  a week, 
and  preferably  at  regular  intervals,  a 
meal  of  these  excellent  cakes.  21-lb.  car- 
ton 35c;  postage  extra. 

“SPRATT’S”  MOLLICODDLES  (Milk-Wheat- 
Meat).  — For  dainty  feeders,  puppies,  for 
toys.  These  biscuits  satisfy  the  jaded 
palate,  restore  the  failing  appetite  and 
AT  THE  SAME  TIME  provide  a sound 
and  wholesome  food.  2-lb.  carton  35c. 

SPRATT’S  FIBO — A Granulated  Dog  Food. 
— Many  dogs  will  not  take  to  the  hard 
dog  biscuits  readily,  especially  where 
they  have  been  fed  on  soft  foods  pre- 
viously. All  dogs  will  eat  Spratt’s  Fibo 
with  avidity  and  thrive  on  it.  3 lbs.  35c; 
postage  extra. 

DOG  SOAP  (White). — Kills  lice  and  fleas, 
prevents  skin  diseases  and  leaves  the 
coat  smooth  and  glossy,  contains  no  tar, 
nicely  perfumed.  Per  cake  25c;  postpaid 
30c. 

Alternative  Cooling  Tablets.  — For  heated 
blood,  etc.  Postpaid  50c. 

Digestive  Tablets. — For  severe  cases  of  in- 
digestion. Postpaid  50c. 

Diarrhoea  Tablets. — To  relieve  diarrhoea. 
Postpaid  50c. 

Purgative  Tablets.  — Perfectly  safe  and  ef- 
fective. Postpaid  50c. 

Worm  Capsules. — An  excellent  remedy  for 
Round,  Maw  and  Tape  Worms.  Post- 
paid 50c. 

Worm  Capsules  for  Puppies. — May  be  given 
with  perfect  safety  to  puppies  froiji  six 
weeks  old  to  six  months.  Postpaid  50c. 

Tenic  and  Condition  Tablets. — For  toy  dogs 
and  puppies.  Postpaid  50c. 

Distemper  Tablets. — For  toy  dogs  and  pup- 
pies. Postpaid  75c. 

Vermifuge  Capsules. — For  toy  dogs  and  pup- 
pies. Postpaid  50c. 

Din. — Pints  50c;  prepaid  65c. 

Mange  Remedy. — Pints  50c;  prepaid  65c. 


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159 


Puppies  and  Dogs 

Buy  your  child  a puppy  and  let  them  grow  up  together.  Aside  from  the  protection  and 
companionship,  educational  experts  advise  that  all  children  are  better  by  having  pets. 


Some  of  our  Farm-raised  Scotch  Collie  Puppies 


Most  buyers  prefer  a pup  so  it  can  be 
raised  and  trained  to  suit,  but  occasionally 
someone  wants  a full  grown  dog;  we  sell 
both.  Our  largest  demand  is  for  Fox  or 
Irish  Terriers,  Toy,  Boston  and  English 
Bulls,  Airedales,  Spitz,  Cocker  Spaniels  and 
Scotch  Collies,  but  we  can  also  supply  Set- 
ters, Pointers  and  other  breeds. 

If  out-of-town  customers  will  write  and 
tell  us  what  they  want — breed,  color  and 
sex  and  what  stock,  fancy,  pedigreed  or 
just  good,  fairly  pure  strain,  we  are  sure  we 
can  please  you  and  give  you  extra  good 
value.  The  prices  on  the  different  breeds  and 
stock  range  from  as  low  as  $5.00  to  $50.00. 

Roseburg,  Ore.,  Nov.  14,  1917. 
Routledge  Seed  d Floral  Co., 

Gentlemen : The  little  black  Cocker  Spaniel 

arrived  O.  K.  and  we  are  delighted  with  him. 
He  shows  very  good  training  and  has  excep- 
tionally good  sense  for  a little  pup  of  his  age. 
He  is  certainly  a dear  little  dog. 

Sincerely, 

GRACE  E.  BISHOP. 

Persian  Angora  Cats  or  Kittens 

These  long,  fluffy,  silkv-haired  pets  are 
great  favorites  with  the  ladies,  and  with 
their  bright  intelligence,  affectionate  dispo- 
sitions, cleanliness  and  beautiful  appear- 
ance it  is  not  to  be  wondered  at.  Aside  from 
their  value  as  pets  there  is  good  money  in 
breeding  and  raising  them,  as  they  find 
quick  sale.  Most  of  the  stock  we  offer  is 
from  pedigreed  stock  and  eligible  to  regis- 
tration. The  popular  colors  are  Orange,  Sil- 
vers, Shaded  Silvers.— Orange,  Brown  and 
Silver  Tabbies, — White.  Black,  Blue  and 
Tortoiseshell. 

RANGE  OF  PRICES. — Young  Kittens: 

Males,  $10  to  S20;  Females,  $7.50  to  $15. 

Old,  6 months  or  over,  prices  on  request. 


Cat  and  Dog  Pedigree  Blanks 

We  offer  breeders,  what  we  believe  to  be 
the  prettiest  and  most  up-to-date,  properly 
constructed  pedigree  blanks.  These  are 
printed  in  two  colors  and  beautifully  illus- 
trated. 

Frices. — For  Cats  or  Dogs,  state  which,  10c 
each;  6 for  50c;  12  for  85c. 


Silver-shaded  Persian  Cat. 


DRINKING  FOUNTAINS  FOR  CATS  OR  DOGS 

An  ornament  to  any  room.  Made  of  copper,  nickel-plated,  highly 
polished,  and  will  not  rust.  Don’t  leave  your  pets  without  water. 

Simply  remove  the  cover  and  fill  from  the  top,  then  replace  cover 
and  you  will  have  a constant  supply  of  pure  water  in  the  drinking  pan; 
will  not  run  over  or  tip  over.  Capacity  3 pints.  Price  $1.50  each 
(weight  5 lbs.). 


NOTE — We  would  be  very  glad  to  hear  from  any  reliable  breeders  of  above 
dogs,  when  they  have  stock  to  sell.  Give  us  full  information,  BREED,  WHAT  KIND 
OF  STOCK,  AGE,  SEX  and  NET  PRICE  TO  US. 


160 


Routledge  Seed  & Floral  Co.’s  1918  Complete  Annual  Catalog 


GOLDFISH,  GLOBES,  FOOD,  ETC. 


We  are  the  largest  retail  and  wholesale  dealers  in  Fancy  Gold  Fish  in  the  North- 
west, often  having  a thousand  or  more  on  display  in  our  large  aquarium  at  our  store. 


Chinese  Telescope  Common  Gold  Pish  Japanese  Pan-tail 


An  laquarium  is  a beautiful  ornament.  It  suits  everywhere — parlor,  library,  dining  and 
sitting-rom,  and  may  indeed  be  introduced  in  apartments  of  the  sick.  The  bright,  active 
Gold  Fish  are  very  interesting,  a perpetual  source  of  amusement  for  both  old  and  yotfng 
folks.  Children  are  always  delighted  with  them. 


CARP  OP  CrOLD  PISH. — The  care  of  Gold  Fish  is  very  simple 
and  little  trouble.  The  water  in  the  aquaria  must  be  changed  from 
one  to  six  times  a week,  depending  on  the  size  of  the  globe,  the 
number  of  fish  and  the  temperature.  When  the  fish  come  to  sur- 
face and  gasp  for  air,  they  should  be  given  fresh  water. 

FEEDING. — The  only  safe  diet  is  our  prepared  Fish-Food,  fed 
daily  and  only  what  they  will  eat  up  quickly.  Bread  or  cracker 
crumbs  should  never  be  fed.  More  fish  die  from  over-feeding  than 
from  any  other  cause.  Keep  the  aquariums  out  of  the  direct  hot 
sunlight  and  in  a cool  place. 

PRICE  LIST  OF  FISH 

COMMON  GOLD  FISH  (see  cut). — Very  hardy  and  lively.  Each, 

very  small,  15c;  small,  25c;  medium,  35c;  medium  large,  50c; 
large,  3 to  4 inches,  75c;  extra  large,  $1.00;  extra  large  breeders, 
$1.50  to  $2.00;  fancy  tri-colored,  35c  to  $1.00  and  up. 

COMMON  SILVER  PISH. — Same  as  above,  except  they  are  silvery 
white.  Each,  medium,  25c;  large,  50c;  large  breeders,  $1.00. 
JAPANESE  FAN-TAIL  (see  cut). — The  most  popular  fancy  fish. 
The  fins  and  tail  are  of  a delicate  lace-like  appearance  very 
showy  and  attractive.  Price,  golden,  small,  25c;  medium,  35c; 
large,  50c  to  $1.00;  tri-colored,  golden-red,  pearly-white  and 
black,  showing  two  or  all  three  colors,  50c,  75c  and  $1.00  each. 


Standard  Globe. 


COMET. — Very  fancy;  the  most  graceful  of 
all.  Similar  to  the  Japanese  Fan-tail,  but 
the  fins  and  tail  are  much  longer  and 
delicate.  The  tail  is  often  longer  than 
the  fish.  Price  each,  small  25c;  medium 
50c;  large  75c  to  $1.00;  large  fountain 
size  $2.50. 

CHINESE  TELESCOPE  (see  cut). — Curious 
and  attractive  on  account  of  the  large, 
elongated  eyes,  having  the  appearance  of 
a telescope.  Flowing  double  tails.  Very 
rare.  Price  each,  all  gold  50c  to  75c;  all 
black  75c  to  $1.00;  black  and  gold  75c  to 
$1.50. 

NOTE.— ALL  SHIPMENTS  (outside  of  the 

city)  must  go  by  express.  A charge  of  15c 
is  made  to  cover  cost  of  Shipping  Bucket, 
holding  from  two  to  six  fish.  Gold  Fish 
can  be  shipped  safely  overland  hundreds 
of  miles.  They  cannot  be  sent  by  mail. 


TADPOLES. — Desirable  as  scavengers  for 
the  aquaria.  They  consume  the  decaying 
matter  and  help  keep  the  water  pure. 

Price  each  15c. 

Warren,  Ore.,  Feb.  5,  1917. 
Routledge  Seed  & Floral  Co., 

Gentlemen : Received  shipment  of  Gold  Fish 

etc.  I am  well  pleased  with  them.  Many 
thanks. 

Yours  very  truly, 

J.  I.  WELLBORN. 


AQUARIA  PLANT  OR  FISH  MOSS 

This  water  plant  improves  the  appearance 
of  the  aquaria  or  globe  and  helps  purify 
the  water,  also  keeps  the  water  fresh 
longer.  Price  per  bunch,  25c,  postpaid. 
Cannot  supply  in  July  or  August. 

FISH  FOOD 

Best  rice  wafer,  large  box,  enough  food  for 
four  fish  for  six  months.  25c  postpaid. 
Directions  for  feeding  and  care  on  each 
box. 

FISH  GLOBES 

Cannot  be  sent  by  mail. 

Without  foot  or  base,  each  quart,  50c;  f- 
gal.  75c;  f-gal.  $1.00;  1-gal.  $1.25;  li-gal. 
$1.50;  2-gal.  $2.00;  2^-gal.  $2.50;  3-gal. 
$3.00.  WITH  BRASS  CHAIN  FOR  HANG- 
ING, 50c  extra. 

STANDARD  GLOBES 

Cannot  be  sent  by  mail. 

Like  illustration,  each,  £-gal.  $1.25;  f-gal. 
$1.50;  1-gal.  $1.75;  lf-gal.  $2.00;  2-gal. 
$2.25;  2i-gal.  $2.75;  3-gal.  $3.25. 

AQUARIA  CASTLES 

As  ornaments  to  set  in  the  globes.  Prices, 
25c  to  50c  and  up  to  $1.00  each.  No.  4, 
25c;  No.  6,  35c;  No.  8,  40c;  postage  5c 

extra.  See  illustrated  Bird  Catalog. 


WHEN?  We  have  the  largest  supply  of  Gold  Pish  on  hand  during  the  PALL,  WINTER 
«,nd  EARLY  SPRING.  It  is  not  safe  to  ship  fish  during  the  hot  summer  months. 


Order 

Sheet 


145  147  2*^  St.  Portland  Ore 


Rate 


*45  147  2^  St.  Port 

In  filling  this  order  we  will  use  the  greatest  care  to  have  it  true  to  name,  and  will  replace 
any  that  may  prove  untrue.  But  no  sale  by  us  carries  a warranty  of  quality,  express  or  implied, 
and  for  any  error  we  shall  not  be  liable  for  more  than  the  purchase  price.  Every  purchase 
from  us  is  made  on  these  terms.  ROUTLEDGE  SEED  & FLORAL  CO. 


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REFERENCE  TABLES 

Quantity  of  Seeds  to  produce  a given  number  of  plants  or  to  sow  an  acre 
1918. — We  Lave  carefully  revised  and  lowered  the  following  amounts  so  that  you  will  NOT 
PLANT  TOO  MUCH  and  thereby  WASTE  seed  while  they  are  HIGH  AND  SCABCE. 


Vegetable  Seeds 


Asparagus — 1 oz.  to  200  plants. 


Pole — 1 lb.  to  150  ft.  drill.. 

Pole — 1 lb.  to  200  hill 

Field— 1 lb.  to  200  ft.  drill 

Lima — 1 lb.  to  75  hills 40 

Beet,  Table — 1 oz.  to  60  ft.  dril 
Mangel — 1 oz.  to  75  ft.  drill 
Broccoli — 1 oz.  to  3,000  plants 


Cabbag< 

Carrot 


— 1 oz.  to  3,000  plants. 
-1  oz.  to  150  ft.  drill. 


Celery — l oz.  to  5,000  plants.... 
Chicory — 1 oz.  to  100  ft.  drill... 
Corn,  Sweet— 1 lb.  to  150  ft.  drill 

Sweet — 1 lb.  to  160  hills 

Corn  Salad — 1 oz.  to  50  ft.  drill. 

Cress — l oz.  to  40  ft.  drill 

Cucumber — 1 oz.  to  50  hills 

Egg  Plant — 1 oz.  to  3,000  plants 
Endive — 1 oz.  to  300  ft  drill 


Kale,  Table 

Stock — 1 


— 1 oz.  to  3,000  plants 
oz.  to  300  ft.  drill 


Per  Acre 

3 

lbs. 

1.  40 

lbs. 

. . 35 

lbs. 

. . 25 

lbs. 

. . 30 

lbs. 

lbs. 

6 

lbs. 

5 

lbs. 

3 

ozs. 

3 

ozs. 

3 

ozs. 

..  24 

lbs. 

3 

ozs 

3 

ozs. 

lbs. 

l. . 18 

lbs. 

lbs. 

5 

lbs. 

1 

lb. 

2 

lbs 

4 

oza 

4 

lba 

10  to  15  M. 

1. . 1 

lb. 

1 

lbs. 

Kohl-Babi — 1 oz.  to  300  ft.  drill... 

Leek — 1 oz.  to  100  ft.  drill 

Lettuce — 1 oz.  to  200  ft.  drill 

Melon,  Musk — 1 025.  to  50  hills.... 

Water — 1 oz.  to  35  hills 

Okra — 1 oz.  to  100  ft.  drill 

Onion  Seed — 1 oe.  to  200  ft.  drill. 

For  Sets  

Onion  Sets — 1 lb.  to  35  ft.  drill.  . . . 


Peas,  Dwarf — 1 lb.  to  125  ft.  drill 


Pumpkin — 1 oz.  to  35  hills 

Radish — 1 oz.  to  100  ft.  drill.. 
Rutabaga — 1 oz.  to  250  ft.  drill. 


Spinach — 1 oz.  to  100  ft.  drill 

Squash,  Summer — 1 oz.  to  50  hills. 

Winter — 1 oz.  to  35  hills 

Tomatoes — 1 oz.  to  3,000  plants.  . . 

Tobacco — 1 oz,  to  4,000  plants 

Turnips — 1 oz.  to  250  ft.  drill 


Per  Acre 

2 

lbs. 

3 

lbs. 

3 

lbs. 

2 

lbs. 

2 

lbs. 

5 

lbs. 

3 

lbs. 

50 

lbs. 

200 

lbs. 

3 

lbs. 

2 

lbs. 

80 

lbs. 

60 

lbs. 

4 

ozs. 

700 

lbs. 

3 

lbs. 

10 

lbs. 

2 

lbs. 

8 

lbs. 

10 

lbs. 

2 

lbs. 

3 

lbs. 

3 

ozs. 

2 

lbs. 

Field,  Farm,  Grass  and  Clover  Seeds 


Quantity 
per  Acre 

Alfalfa  12  to  25  lbs. 

Artichokes  400  to  600  lbs. 

Barley — drills  75  lbs.  broadcast  100  lbs. 

Buckwheat — drills  .30  lbs.  broadcast  50  lbs. 

Cheat  100  lbs. 

Clover — Alsyke  and  White 6 to  10  lbs. 

White  for  lawn 1 lb.  to  25  ft.  square 

Crimson  . 10  to  15  lbs. 

Red  8 to  15  lbs. 

Sweet  15  to  20  lbs. 

Corn,  Field— hills 15  lbs. 

For  Fodder,  drills 50  lbs. 

Grass,  Kentucky  Blue — Pasture.20  to  30  lbs. 

Kentucky  Blue — for  Lawns 100  lbs. 

Mixed  Lawn 1 lb.  to  15  ft.  square 

Red  Top — Common 25  to  30  lbs. 

Red  Top — Hulled,  Solid  Seed.  10  to  15  lbs. 

Orchard  25  to  30  lbs. 

Brome  Grass  25  to  30  lbs. 


20  lbs. 
10  lbs. 
20  lbs. 


Quantity 
per  Acre 

Rye  Grass — for  Pasture 30  lbs. 

Rye  Grass — for  Lawn 100  lbs. 

Sudan — drills  3 to  5 lbs. 

Broadcast  16  to 

Kaffir  Com — drills 6 to 

Millet — for  Seed 

For  Hay  ^0  lbs. 

Oats — for  Seed  65  to  80  lbs. 

For  Hav  100  lbs- 

Peas,  Field — 100  lbs.  or  80  lbs.  with  35  lbs.  Oats 

Bape — drills  3 lbs.  broadcast 

Bye — for  Grain  60  to 

For  Hay  

Spelt z or  Emmer 

Sugar  Cane  1°  to 

Sunflower  J 

Timothy  1*  1° 


5 lbs. 
80  lbs. 
100  to  120  lbs. 

80  lbs. 
12  lbs. 

7 lbs. 
15  lbs. 

Vetches — 8 5 lbs.  or  60  lbs.  with  40  lbs.  Grain 

Vetch.  Hairy  or  Sand 30  lbs. 

Wheat  80  to  100  lbs- 


Suitable  Distance  for  Planting  Trees  and  Plants 


Note. — In  planting  in  the  home 

Apples,  Standard  

Apples,  Dwarf  

Pears,  Standard  

Pears,  Dwarf  

Peaches  and  Apricots 

Cherries,  Sweet  

Cherries,  Sour  

Plums  and  Prunes 

Quinces 

Grapes  


garden  for  hand 
20  to  30  feet 
10  to  12  feet 
18  to  20  feet 
10  feet 
18  feet 
25  feet 
feet 
feet 
12  feet 
12  feet 


16  to 
20  to 
16  to  20 
16  to  20 
10  to 
5 by 


cultivation  you  can  set  plants  or  trees  closer. 

Currants  4 by  4 feet 

Gooseberries 4 by  4 feet 

Raspberries  3 by  6 feet 

Trailing  Berries,  Logans,  etc..  6 by  5 reet 

Other  Blackberries  24  by  6 feet 

Strawberries,  In  Hills 14  by  24  feet 

Strawberries,  Matted  Rows...  24  by  4 feet 

Asparagus,  in  Beds 1 by  14  ^t 

Asparagus,  in  Field 1 4 

Rhubarb  2 by  4 feet 


Number  of  Trees  or  Plants  On  An  Acre 


1 

by 

2 

feet 

21,784 

3 

by 

1 

by 

3 

feet 

14,520 

3 

by 

1 

by 

4 

feet 

4 

by 

14 

by 

2 

feet 

14,520 

4 

by 

14 

by 

3 

feet 

9.682 

6 

bv 

2 

by 

3 

feet 

7,261 

6 

by 

2 

by 

4 

feet 

5,446 

8 

by 

3 

by 

4 

feet 

3,630 

10 

by 

5 feet 2.904  12  by  12  feet. 

6 feet 2,420  15  by  16  feet 

4 feet 2,723  16  by  16  feet 

(5  feet 1,815  18  by  18  feet 

8 feet 907  20  by  20  feet 

6 feet 1.210  25  by  25  feet 

8 feet 630  30  by  30  feet 

10  feet 430  40  by  40  feet 


302 

194 

170 

135 

110 

70 

45 

23 


RULE. — Multiply  the  distance  in  feet  between  the  rows  by  the  distance  the  plants  are 
apart  in  the  rows,  and  the  product  will  be  the  number  of  square  feet,  for  each  plant  or  hill, 
which,  divided  into  the  number  of  square  feet  in  an  aere  (43,569),  will  give  the  number  or 
plants  to  the  acre. 


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