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Printed  and  Published  in 

the  Private  Printshop  of  the  Henry  Field  Seed 

Company,  Shenandoah,  Iowa 

Vo  1.6 

Shenandoah,  Iowa,  November,  1920 

No.  9 

Market  Gardening  a 
Business 


Maybe  it’s  because  I was  a gar* 
dcner  myself  so  long,  but  I always 
did  think  that  market  gardening 
was  a pretty  good  business  to  fol- 
low. I don’t  suppose  a person 
would  ever  get  rich  at  it,  but  there 
is  a good  living  at  it  anyway  and 
that  is  about  all  any  of  us  get  at  any- 
thing. I am  supposed  to  be  mak- 
ing more  money  now  at  the  seed 
business  than  I used  to  at  garden- 
ing, but  I ain’t  getting  only  my 
board  and  clothes  out  of  it,  and  I 
always  did  have  that,  and  I work 
just  as  hard  as  I ever  did. 

I doubt  if  it  pays  to  go  into  it  on 
a big  scale,  and  hire  a lot  of  help 
and  run  two  or  three  wagons,  and 
have  to  hire  men  to  do  the  selling, 
or  ship  to  commission  houses  a 
long  ways  off.  The  best  money  one 
time  with  another  is  in  the  home 
market.  Any  town  from  1,000  up  is 
a good  market.  It  may  not  seem 
like  a very  big  opening,  but  it  is  a 
good  sure  average.  You  may  not 
get  the  high  prices  you  sometimes 
do  in  a big  city,  but  you  don’t  have 
the  risk  of  losing  all  of  it  as  you  do 
sometimes  on  a city  market. 

Don’t  try  to  cover  too  much 
ground.  A few  acres  well  tended 
is  better  than  a lot  of  land  half 
tended.  Start  with  a few  acres, 
keep  it  well  enriched,  and  well 
tended.  Provide  for  irrigation  on 
at  least  a part  of  it  if  you  can. 
Grow  good  stuff  and  get  it  up  in  a 
nice  shape.  Do  your  own  selling. 
Sell  direct  to  the  consumer  and  cut 
out  the  middlemen.  Deal  liberally 
and  honestly  with  your  customers. 


Potatoes  200  bu.,  Sweet  Potatoes 
300  bu.,  Onions  200  to  500  bu., 
Beets,  Carrots,  Parsnips  and  Tur- 
nips 300  to  600  bu.,  Cabbage  12000 
pounds,  Tomatoes  30,000  pounds, 
Sweetcorn  1000  dozen  ears, 
Peas  and  String  Beans  in  the  pod 
100  to  150  bu.,  Muskmelons  15,000 
and  so  on.  I have  beaten  those 
figures  lots  of  times.  Early  rad- 
ishes and  bunch  onions  you  can 
easily  sell  $5.00  to  $8.00  worth  from 
each  square  rod.  I averaged  $9.6i> 
a square  rod  on  radishes  one  spring. 

Of  course  it’s  not  all  fun.  There’s 
lots  of  long  hours  and  backache 
and  hard  work,  and  hot  work,  and 
getting  wet  in  the  rain,  and  all 
that,  but  it  won’t  kill  you,  in  fact 
you  even  get  fat  on  it.  And  you  are 
independent.  You  always  have 
something  growing,  and  you  have 
some  money  coming  in  the  year 
around,  and  you  always  have  some 
change  in  your  pocket. 

It  is  not  limited  to  any  one  locality 
You  can  start  anywhere.  Probably 
your  own  town  is  as  good  as  any. 
Try  it  and  see.  Garden  stuff  will 
always  sell.  If  it’s  hard  times 
people  eat  more  garden  stuff  and 
less  meat.  Grow  a little  of  every- 
thing at  first  till  you  find  out  what 
pays  and  what  don’t,  and  then  grow 
a more  limited  line,  but  don’t  con- 
fine yourself  entirely  to  one  crop, 
for  if  something  happens  to  that 
you’re  done  for  then. 

Buy  Onion  Sets  Now 


It  is  a good  plan  to  get  your 
onion  sets  in  the  fall  and  have  them 
when  you  are  ready  to  plant.  We 
<can  sell  for  fall  shipment  at  $1.10 

per  peck,  $4.00  per  bushel. 


Charge  a fair  price  and  give  good 
measure.  I remember  an  old  Irish 
friend  of  mine  who  used  to  say, 

“Henry,  ’tis  no  sin  to  charge  high  if 

you  give  good  weight  and  good  measure.”  I always  re- 
membered it.  Ycu  don’t  have  to  have  a whole  lot  of  land 
to  start  with.  Some  of  the  most  successful  gardens  I have 
ever  known  were  little  more  than  back  yards.  Go  up  to  the 
grocery  store  and  make  a list  of  the  prices  they  are  askin 
for  stale  second  quality  vegetables  and  then  go  home  and 
put  in  an  evening  figuring  out  what  can  be  grown  on  an  acre 
or  even  a quarter  of  an  acre  of  each.  Fair  yields  per  acre 
such  as  anyone  may  expect  with  good  land  and  good  care 
and  ordinary  weather  would  be  about  as  follows: 


Don’t  You  Wish  You  Had  Flowers 

Like  Mine? 


Harvesting  New  Giant  Annual  White  Sweet  Clover  on  Trial  Ground 
We  Still  have  seed  of  the  New  Giant  Annual  White  Sweet  Clover  for 
sale  at  $5.00  per  lb.,  or  50c  per  oz„  postpaid.  (Prof.  Hughes  stock.) 


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FIELD’S  SEED  SENSE  FOR  NOVEMBER 


Another  Good  Hog  Sale 

Our  hog  sale  of  November  5th  went 
off  in  fine  shape,  as  our  hog  sales 
always  do.  We  didn’t  get  any  great 
prices,  but  we  sold  lots  of  hogs,  sold 
them  fast  and  everybody  was  pleased 
with  what  they  got.  Everybody  got 
their  money’s  worth. 

That  is  the  kind  of  a sale  I like  to  see. 
Everything  lively  and  good  natured, 
hogs  selling  fast  and  all  selling. 

You  know  in  the  ordinary  hog  sale 
they  sell  about  40  or  50  head  if  they  are 
lucky.  They  will  catalog  about  40  or  50 
head  and  then  at  the  last  end  of  the 
sale  they  will  drive  back  about  ten  or 
twelve  of  them  and  not  sell  them  at  all. 
It  starts  late  and  drags  along  until 
pretty  near  dark.  The  crowd  is  uneasy 
and  the  hogs  are  squealing,  and  it  is 
more  or  less  of  a dismal  affair. 

You  don’t  find  it  that  way  at  our 
sales.  If  you  have  ever  attended  one 
you  know  what  they  are  like.  If  you 
have  never  been  here  at  one  of  our 
sales,  you  want  to  be  sure  and  come 
next  time,  and  you  will  see  a hog  sale 
that  will  open  your  eyes. 

We  always  put  in  about  100  head,  or 
double  the  usual  amount.  This  time 
we  sold  117  head.  There  was  120  head 
there  to  sell,  but  at  the  final  inspection 
we  found  slight  blemishes  on  three  of 
them,  so  took  them  out  of  the  sale,  but 
the  other  117  all  went  through  the  sale 
and  sold  fast.  We  commenced  prompt- 
ly at  1 :00  o’clock  and  were  through  by 
3:30.  The  bidding  was  lively  and  good 
natured  all  the  time,  and  we  didn’t  wait 
and  drag  and  cry  for  bids.  When  they 
got  up  to  about  what  they  were  worth, 
we  sold  them  and  brougth  out  another. 

The  average  of  the  sale  was  $73.23, 
with  practically  nothing  below  $50.00, 
and  only  three  or  four  above  $100. 

This  was  all  young  stuff,  which,  of 
course,  never  does  bring  as  high  prices 
as  bred  sows  bring.  Considering  the 
way  the  most  of  the  other  hogs  have 
been  going,  we  consider  it  just  about  a 
fair  price  and  everybody  was  satisfied. 

I have  just  been  counting  up  and  I 
find  that  our  five  hog  sales,  which  we 
have  held  this  year,  made  a total  of 
about  $90,000.  Then,  in  addition,  we 
have  sold  about  $50,000  worth  at  private 
sale,  mostly  by  mail.  This  makes  a 
total  for  the  year  of  about  $140,000,  and 
the  balance  of  November  and  December 
will  probably  add  about  $10,000  more 
in  private  sales,  making  a total  for  the 
year  of  $150, <J00.  Do  you  know  of  any 
other  herd  of  registered  hogs  that  has 
sold  that  many  in  a year?  If  you  do, 
write  and  tell  me. 

Our  next  sales  will  be  bred  sow  sales, 
February  18th  and  March  17th,  the  same 
dates  we  held  them  last  year.  Come 
and  see  them  if  you  are  interested. 

Meanwhile,  we  are  selling  all  the  time 
at  private  sale.  We  still  have  a lot  of 
young  stuff,  both  male  and  female,  all 
sizes  and  ages.  Prices  ranging  from 
$100  down  to  $30.00.  Also,  we  will  soon 
be  ready  to  furnish  bred  sows  at  prices 
ranging  from  $100  to  $200  each. 


Nebraska  Breeder 


From 


Hen  Jewelry 

Aluminum  Adjustable 
Leghands 


PRICES:— 12 
25  for  30c,  50 


20c 


“Here  is  a picture  of  Prince  Thor  taken 
when  he  was  1 year  old.  He  is  of  the  trio  1 
bought  of  you  a year  ago.  They  are  sure  a 
fine  bunch  now.  Wish  you  could  see  them. 
Good  luck  to  you  and  the.  Spotted  Poland 
Chinas.  Yours  truly,” 


for 

for  45c, 

100  for  75c,  all  postpaid 
These  are  the  latest  style,  pure  alum 
inum,  adjustable  to  any  size  poultry 
numbered  1 to  12,  1 to  25,  and  1 to  100. 
We  carry  a good  supply  in  stock  all  the 
time  and  send  them  postpaid  at  prices 
named  above.  y 

Petty’s  Poultry  Pencil 


— Rena  Theer,  Shickley,  Nebr . 


An  Aristocratic  Pig 

We  have  just  added  a distinguished 
member  to  our  Spotted  Poland  China 
herd.  He  is  a member  of  the  celebrat- 
ed Arch  Back  King  family,  being  a son 
of  Arch  Back  King  11419,  the  wonderful 
Grand  Champion  owned  by  Taylor  & 
Taylor.  Farther  back  in  his  pedigree  he 
is  descended  from  Booster  66,  Paul  20 
Ancient  Hero  and  Spotted  Harkrader 
He  has  brothers  ac  the  head  of  several 
of  the  most  noted  herds  in  the  United 
States.  One,  a litter  brother,  Arch  Back 
Prince,  is  Fred  Obenchain’s  “million 
| dollar  pig.”  Another  brother  heads  the 
herd  of  Secretary  Meredith. 

As  Van  Sutliff  says,  “He  has  more 
rich  relations  than  any  pig  in  the 
country.” 

More  English 


For  marking  little  chickens  in  the  web 
of  the  foot.  Price  35c  each  postpaid. 

Our  Poultry  Department 


We  have  a big  business  in  pure  bred 
poultry  and  can  fix  you  out  in  fine 
shape  with  cockerels  of  all  the  leading 
breeds.  Also  a few  pullets,  especially 
white  and  brown  Leghorns.  Send  us 
j your  inquiry  for  what  you  want.  We 
; are  printing  a poultry  catalog  but  have 
| not  got  it  ready  to  send  out  yet.  We 
j will  be  glad  to  send  it  to  you  as  soon  as 
it  is  done.  Meanwhile,  we  will  be  glad 
to  quote  you  by  letter  on  anything  you 
may  want. 


The  most  sought-after  strain  in  the 
Spotted  Poland  China  breed  today  is 
probably  the  English.  It  is  all  descend- 
ed from  a pair  of  Spotted  hogs  import- 
ed from  England  by  Bert  Arbuckle  of 
Indiana,  about  seven  or  eight  years  ago. 
The  original  pair  are  now  dead,  but 
their  descendents  are  pretty  well  scat- 
tered through  the  breed,  but  of  course 
there  is  not  any  great  big  amount  of  it 
yet,  and  everybody  wants  it.  I have 
never  been  quite  as  enthusiastic  about 
the  English  blood  as  some  of  the  ether 
breeders,  but  there  is  no  question  but 
what  it  is  wanted  by  nine-tenths  of 
the  breeders  and  it  is  always  our  policy 
to  give  people  what  they  want,  if  we 
can.  So,  we  are  adding  to  cur  herd  two 
first  class,  half  English  males. 

We  have  always  had  some  English  in 
our  herd.  In  fact,  over  half  our  herd 
carries  more  or  less  English,  as  you  will 
note  by  our  November  5th  sale  catalog. 
The  demand  is  more  insistent  all  the 
time  for  English  blood,  and  especially 
for  quarter  English  pigs.  These  two 
half  English  lads  at  the  head  of  our 
herd  will  give  us  a chance  , to  supply  you 
with  plenty  of  quarter  English  stuff 
next  year,  so  if  you  want  English  breed- 
| ing,  we  can  give  you  plenty  of  it. 


Sweet  Clover  for 


An  acre  of  a good  stand  of  sweet 
clover  wi'.l  afford  abundant  grazing  for 
twenty  hogs,  and,  with  favorable  condi- 
tions, the  hogs  may  be  turned  on  the 
pasture  ten  weeks  after  the  seed  is 
sown. 


On  sweet  clover  pasture  alone  hogs 
will  maintain  reasonable  growin,  but 
they  will  not  fatten  much,  as  in  the  ca  e 
of  alfalfa.  The  clover  pasture  is  rich  in 
protein — a b\cne  and  muscle  maker. 
Hogs  fatten  exceptionally  wed  on  sweet 
clover  pasture  when  they  are  gi\  en  frem 
one-fourth  to  one-half  full  grain  ration. 
It  is  advisable  at  all  tunes,  however,  to 
give  the  grazing  hogs  a light  feeding  of 
corn,  whether  they  are  on  sweet  clover, 
alfalfa  or  other  pasture.  Ring  the  hogs; 
otherwise  they  will  nose  out  the  pi  ants, 
as  swine  keenly  relish  the  large,  juicy 
roots  of  sweet  clover.  It  is  not  neces- 
sary, of  course,  to  ring  the  shoats  until 
they  go  to  rooting. 

A bushel  of  sweet  clover  seed  will  sow 
three  to  four  acres.  There  are  sixty 
pounds  to  the  bushel  and  fifteen  to 
twenty  pounds  are  used  to  the  acre. 

J.  C.  M.  in  Country  Gentleman. 


U.  S.  Food  Administration  License  No.  G42222 

Wholesale  Net  Prices  Good  to  Nov.  30,  1920 

(Subject  to  stock  being  unsold) 

On  Clover,  Alfalfa  and  Other  Grass  and  Field  Seeds  Which  Fluctuate  in  Price 

Address  all  orders  to  HENRY  FIELD  SEED  CO.,  Shenandoah,  Iowa 
We  Want  Early  Orders — So  we  have  made  these  prices  very  low  consid- 
ering present  conditions  and  market.  We  have  based  them  on  what  the  stuff  cost 
us  and  not  on  what  it  would  cost  to  replace  it.  We  have  the  seed  in  the  house, 
bought  right,  and  up  to  Nov.  30,  if  it  lasts  that  long,  we  will  sell  at  these  prices. 
When  it  is  gone  and  we  have  to  buy  more  at  higher  prices,  you  will  have  to  pay  more,  providing 
you  can  get  the  seed  at  all.  Better  buy  now  while  the  buying  is  good. 

Write  for  special  quotations  after  Nov.  30,  or  send  your  order  and  I will  fill  at  lowest  possible  price. 


'‘From  Iowa  and 
Proud  of  It” 


Time  Limit.  Note  that  these  prices  are  good  only 
till  Nov.  30,  1920,  and  if  you  do  not  buy  in  that  time 
you  should  write  for  our  new  prices.  We  reserve  the 
right  to  cancel  these  prices  when  stock  on  hand  is  sold. 

These  prices  are  f.  o.  h.  Shenandoah , customer  to 
pay  the  freight.  If  you  want  delivered  prices  we  will 
make  a special  estimate  for  you  on  request. 

No  extra  charge  lor  sacks,  except  for  wheat  and 
rye.  All  other  seeds  are  sold  “sacks  weighed  in.” 
Remember  this  when  comparing  prices. 

Safe  Arrival  Guaranteed.  We  guarantee  that  all 
seeds  will  reach  you  in  good  order. 

Sold  on  Approval.  These  seeds  are  priced  and 
sold  with  the  understanding  that  if  not  found  perfectly 
satisfactory  they  may  be  returned  at  our  expense 


and  your  money  will  be  refunded.  You  can  be  the 
judge  of  quality. 

Reference.  First.  (National  Bank  of;  Shenandoah,  la. 

Free  Samples.  We  will  gladly  send  free  samples 
of  any  kind  of  seed  quoted  here. 

Subject  to  Sale.  All  prices  are  subject  to  stock 
being  unsold  on  receipt  of  order. 

YOUR  MONEY’S  WORTH  OR  YOUR  MONEY  BACK 

It  is  mutually  agreed  and  understood  that  any 
seeds  or  other  goods  ordered  of  us  may  be  returned 
at  any  time  within  ten  days  after  receipt  if  not  satis- 
factory and  money  paid  for  them  will  be  refunded, 
but  we  do  not,  and  cannot,  in  any  way,  warrant  the 
crop,  as  it  is  dependent  on  so  many  conditions  be- 
yond our  control.  HENRY  FIELD  SEED  CO. 


(Every  item  is  extra  fancy  grade  unless  specified  otherwise) 


Per  Equals 

Clover  Seed  ( 60  lbs.  per  bu.)  *00  ^s.  Per  ^u- 

Medium  or  Common  Red $26.66  $16.00 

Mammoth  Red  30.00  18.00 

Alsike  - 33.33  20.00 

White  Dutch  63.00  37.80 

Sweet  Clover  (all  hulled  and  scarified) 

White  Biennial  30.00  18.00 

Yellow  Biennial  25.00  15.00 

New  Giant  Annual  White 

14  lb,  $1.50;  lb,  $5.00;  Bu.,  $300.00. 

Alfalfa  (All  dry  land  northern  grown,  hardy) 

Poor  but  Honest 20.00  12.00 

Mixed  Hardy  25.00  15.00 

Choice  Common  35.00  21.00 

Kansas-Nebraska,  first  grade 38.00  22.80 

Montana  Grown,  Common 40.00  24.00 

Dakota  Grown,  Common 40.00  24.00 

Dakota  No.  12,  hardy 50.00  30.00 

Grimm  70.00  42.00 

Timothy  and  Timothy  Mixtures  (4S  N>s.  Per  bu-) 

Timothy,  best  home  grown 9.00  4.00 

Timothy- Alsike  Mixture 12.00  5.40 

Timothy-Red  Clover  Mixture 15.00  6.75 

! Blue  Grass  (all  14  lbs.  per  bu.) 

Kentucky  Blue  Grass 34.00  4.76 

Canadian  Blue  Grass 28.00  3.92 

English  Blue  Grass 35.00 

Other  Grasses 

Italian  Rye  Grass 20.00 

English  Rye  Grass 20.00 

Bromus  Inermis 30,00  4.20 

Red  Top,  fancy  solid  seed 25.00  3.50 

Red  Top,  unhulled  or  rough  seed 12.00  1.68 

Orchard  Grass  28.00 

Bermuda  Grass  65.00 

Lawn  Grass  Mixture 30.00 

Permanent  Pasture  Mixture 17.00 

Permanent  Meadow  Mixture 17.00 

Lowland  Pasture  Mixture : 17.00 

Woodland  Pasture  Mixture 17.00 

POPCORN  FOR  POPPING 7.00 

DWARF  ESSEX  RAPp 12.00 

SUNFLOWER  SEED 20.00  4.80 

SUDAN  12.00 


Broadcast  Seeders 

Cyclone,  each  t $3.00 

We  Sell  Inoculating  Bacteria 

We  can  furnish  inoculating  bacteria  for  any  of 
the  legumes  and  carry  it  always  on  hand  here  in  two 
leading  brands,  the  Standard  and  the  Nitragin.  It  is 
specially  made  up  for  each  of  the  leading  crops,  such 
as  Alfalfa,  Sweet  Clover,  Alsike,  Red  Clover,  Soy 
Beans,  Garden  and  Navy  Beans.  Cow  Peas,  Garden 
Peas,  etc.  Specify  what  seed  you  want  it  for.  1 
acre  size  plenty  for  20  Jbs.  alfalfa,  sweet  clover,  etc. 
or  for  90  lbs.  Beans  and  Peas. 

Full  directions  with  each  package 


Standard  (bottles) 
Garden  size 

$ .45 

Garden 

size 

$ .30 

.75 

V2  acre 

.50 

1.40 

1.00 

4 acre  size 

2.25 

2 acre 

size 

1.80 

6 acre  size 

. 3.00 

5 acre 

size 

4.00 

10  acre 

size 

7.50 

(Add  5c  per  bottle  or  can  for  postage) 


Prices  for  November 

On  Registered  Spotted  Poland  China  Pigs 
From  the  Biggest  Herd  in  the  United  States 
We  Ship  on  Approval  by  Express  Anywhere 
(These  Prices  for  the  Regular  Grade) 
Weanling  pigs,  3 mos.  old,  either  sex_$  40.00 

Bred  Sows $150.00  to  250.00 

Open  Sows 100.00  to  200.00 


Early  Spring  Boars 75.00 

Fall  Boars,  big,  husky  fellows 100.00 


(Special  Individuals  at  Higher  Prices) 
These  prices  are  for  good  straight  stuff,  first  class 
in  every  way,  and  guaranteed  satisfactory  or  no  trade, 
but  we  of  course  have  some  specially  fancy  ones  for 
which  we  get  higher  prices. 

Everything  is  thoroughbred,  registered,  vaccinated, 
and  sold  subject  to  your  approval  on  arrival.  All  are 
guaranteed  to  be  breeders.  We  furnish  papers  prompt- 
ly, and  see  to  the  recording. 


ORDER  SHEET 

To  HENRY  FIELD  SEED  CO.,  Shenandoah,  Iowa 


Date 


Name 

Postoffice  State 

County ' Rt.  No Box Street  and  No 

R.  R.  Station County State, 

(Name  of  town  if  different  from  postoffice.) 


What  Railroad? : What  Express  Co? 

(Into  Your  Town?)  (Into  Your  Town?) 


Mark  in  Square  Which  Way  You  Want  Order  Sent 
Mail  or,  I | ] f 1 Whatever 

Parcel  Post!  1 Express I Freight!  1 Way  Best 

In  case  Price  is  Wrong  or  Price  Has  Changed:— 

Shall  we  fill  exact  amount  ordered  and  adjust  price  later?- Or  shall  we 

fill  exactly  the  amount  of  money  sent? If  out  of  variety  ordered  do  we  have 

your  permission  to  substitute  equal  or  better  in  the  nearest  we  can  supply  ? 

Please  Answer  Above  Information  Each  Time  You  Write 


Your  Money’s  Worth  or  Your  Money  Back——  It  is  mutually  agreed  and  understood 
that  any  seeds  or  other  goods  ordered  of  us  may  be  rturned  at  any  time  within 
ten  days  after  receipt,  if  not  satisfactory,  and  money  paid  for  them  will  be  re- 
funded, but  we  do  not  and  can  not  in  any  way  warrant  the  stand  or  «.he  crop  as 
they  depend  on  so  many  conditions  beyond  our  control.  Henry  Field  Seed  Co. 


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Another  Henry  Field 


This  is  Henry  Field  of  Thrifty,  Texas. 
No  Icin  of  mine,  so  far  as  I know,  out 
has  that  same  long,  lean  build.  Ol 
course  he  raises  spotted  hogs  too,  ana 
has  one  of  them  with  him  in  this  pic- 
ture that  he  bought  of  us.  Pretty  good 
pig,  too 


Sow  Alfalfa  With  Cloves 


I was  talking  with  a man  the  other 
day  who  is  a mighty  good  farmer  and 
he  gave  me  a new  idea  about  Aliaua_. 
He  says  that  when  he  sows  Clover  seed 
he  a’ ways  puts  a little  Alfalfa  with  it, 
anywhere  from  one  to  five  pounds  to 
the  bushel.  He  says  that  these  scat- 
tering plants  of  Alfalfa  will  get  the 
ground  inoculated  and  get  Alfalfa  es- 
tablished on  the  farm  so  that  when  he  | 
rfets  ready  to  put  the  field  into  Alfalfa 
any  of  his  ground  is  in  good  shape  for 
it  and  full  of  bacteria.  He  said  he  be- 
lieved I would  be  doing  a good  thm„  it 
I mixed  a little  Alfalfa  with  all  the  Clov- 
er seed  I sold. 

Now,  of  course,  I wouldn  t dare  to  do 
that  but  I believe  he  is  right  in  his  idea. 
I believe  it  would  be  a mighty  gooc 
thing  to  mix  a little  Alfalfa  with  each 
bushel  of  Clover  that  you  sow. 


TM,  ,h„„.  Me.  F.  L.  J«k,  P,™.  Cur.  2^*2 


anu  — => 

Buy  Your  Clover  Seed  Now,  at  $16.00 


I believe  that  it  is  the  right  time 

good  quality.  I think  it  has  hit  o om  been  accumulating  some  mighty 

vances  and  the  farmers  begin  t y.  . . $16  00  per  bu.  This  is  the 

- “ri"'  - 

trade.  We  leave  it  to  you  that  it  will  be  ^^^’'pay  for  it  now,  and  we, 
If  you  have  no  place  to  store  1 , V0  to  have  it  shipped.  This  is  the  reg- 
will  hold  the  seed  for  you  till  you  ready  > p Alsike  is 

-tfSTSSS  ir  year.  ys»ee,  Cover  M 

about  the  same  price  as  the  Red  Clover.  tirae,  write  for  special  prices. 

„ ™S„r/o  up  tapSe  Si  after  the'  firs,  of  the  year,  or  it  may  go  up  soon. 
You  can’btell.  Better  buy  now. 


One  Dissatisfied  Reader 


_cut  here- 


Are  You  Getting  8 Per  Cent  on  Your  Money? 


We  had  a peculiar  case  the  other  day. 

A young  lady  who  absolutely  and  decid- 
edly announced  that  she  wouldn’t  read 
another  word  in  Seed  Sense  nor  have  it 
in  the  house. 

Come  to  find  out  it  seems  tnat  she 
had  been  planning  on  a home  and  gar- 
den of  her  own  next  spring  and  had 
wisely  been  getting  ready  by  reading 
Seed  Sense.  The  young  man  had  made 
her  a present  of  it.  For  some  reason 
the  deal  fell  through.  I suppose  the 
presents  were  returned  and  sue  was  so 
mad  clear  through  that  she  wouldn  t 
even  let  Seed  Sense  keep  on  coming 
to  her.  She  must  have  been  awful  mad. 

I really  don’t  see  where  we  were  to 
blame,  though,  for  I never  said  a thi  a 
that  would  start  trouble. 

But,  of  course,  I didn’t  argue  tne  ma  - 
ter with  her  for  I found  out  a long  time 
ago  there  was  no  use  trying  to  argue 
with  a woman  when  she  was  mad,  be- 
sides she  may  have  other  arrangements 
made  about  a garden  before  spring  and 
that  copy  of  Seed  Sense  may  come  m 
handy  yet. 


Remember  there  is  stdl  ^Xtive  'dividend's,0  W^cbcllly  tax  free.  If 

you  ar^nof1  getting  that  much  on  your  invest- 

Preferred  sock  in  a good  company  » ^safe,  « re^ste ^ ^ 

ment,  especially  so  where  it  is  nrobablv  noticed  the  circular  about  it  in  the 

- - »d  “p,ain  ,he 

d”S.  no,  a now  company  not  a 

additional  stock  in  our  same  old  c°mpa  F contemplated.  I expect  to  be 

is  no  change  in  management  or  PohcJ  anc*  for  l come  of  a long  lived  race, 
manager  of  it  for  a great  many  year  y \ stment  for  j know  you  will  be 
I would  like  to  have  you  conside  t with  us.  if  y0u  do  not  have 

pleased  with  it,  and  I would  be  pleased  later  you  can  have  us  reserve 

the  ^^ofwSh  Sf 

you,  as  you  instruct.  amount  t0  invest,  say  $100  or  $200,  it  will  be 

Even  if  you  have  only  “ “ , tock  widely  scattered  among  small  stock 

all  right.  In  fact,  we  prefer  to  have  s\m  have  some  of  the  stock  unsold  and 

afwflis"  u wfare'going  to  buy  back  and  break  up  ecu,  of  the  b.g  blocks  .0 
stock  and  sell  to  small  holders.  HENRY  FIELD. 

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Directions  For 


a Hot-Bed 


Hotbeds  are  intended  for 
starting  vegetable  plants,  such 
as  sweet  potatoes,  cabbage  and 
tomatoes  earlier  in  the  season 
than  they  could  be  grown  in  the 
open  ground.  The  heat  is  fur- 
nished by  the  fermentation  of 
vegetable  matter,  the  most  con- 
venient and  eligible  material 
being  stable  manure  well  mixed  with  straw  and  thoroughly  wet  down. 

For  small  hotbeds  the  most  common  method  is  to  dig  a pit  from  one  to  two 
feet  deep  and  fill  with  manure,  tramping  it  down  and  if  dry  adding  water.  It 
must  be  fresh,  as  manure  that  has  heated  once  is  no  good.  After  tramping  and 
wetting,  cover  with  rich,  mellow  soil  to  the  depth  of  six  inches  for  planting  cab- 
bage, tomato  and  similar  seeds.  Build  a frame  for  the  bed  a little  smaller  than 
the  pit.  The  object  of  this  is  to  let  the  frame  settle  evenly  with  the  bed  and  avoid 
openings  on  the  sides.  The  north  side  of  the  frame  should  be  made  the  highest, 
so  as  to  give  a southern  exposure  to  the  top  and  protect  the  plants  from  the  north 
wind.  Bank  around  the  sides  well  with  dirt  or  manure.  Cover  the  beds  with 
glass,  of  canvas,  or  in  cold  weather  use  both.  This  glass  sash  used  to  be  quite 
expensive,  but  can  now  be  bought  for  about  $2.00  each  already  glazed.  This  is 
for  3 ft.  by  6 ft.  size  generally  used.  Above  is  a cut  showing  how  the  hot  bed 
should  be  built.  Test  the  soi:  occasionally  witli  a thermometer  by  inserting  it 
under  the  surface  in  different  parts  of  the  bed  and  after  the  bed  is  warm  and  the 
first  rank  heat  is  spent,  plant  the  seed  in  narrow  rows.  Keep  the  temperature  at 
about  80  to  90  and  soil  moist.  Give  some  air  on  warm  days  and  as  the  plants  get 
larger  leave  the  beds  open  much  of  the  time  to  harden  them. 


Likes  the  Spotted  Pigs 

“Clyde  Jack  bought  three  Spotted  pigs  of 
you,  think  they  arrived  in  July  or  August. 
He  never  had  time  to  write,  as  he  has  been 
sick  most  of  the  time.  I am  interested  in 
them,  so  would  like  to  say  that  we  both  like 
them  fine.  You  gave  us  a belter  deal  than 
any  * Sight  unseen ’ hogs  we  ever  bought. 

“We  have  several  males  for  sale  of  white 
hogs , so  we  have  the  one  we  got  of  you 
among  them.  1 never  saw  such  a hog.  He 
will  camp  at  the  gate  at  feeding  time  and  io 
get  him  from  under  foot  is  a problem.  He’ll 
go  to  first  trough  and  take  a bite  and  then 
to  other  as  a person  empties  out  their  feed. 
He  it  at  the  last  when  we  get  there.  Would 
rather  feed  100  than  feed  him.  It  is  very 
funny  and  very  aggravating.  The  two  sows 
are  like  any  hog,  but  Til  bet  there  is  no  oth- 
er hog  like  him.  Wishing  you  success,  / 
remain.  Yours  truly/* 

— Leon  M.  Meade,  Rockwell  City,  Iowa. 


Just  a Satisfied  Customer 


“My  Dear  Sir : I have  so  many  letters 

to  write  and  / chink  you  have  so  n*any  you 
will  never  miss  a lei  ter  from  us,  so  I lee  your 
letters  go  unwrit,  en  most  of  the  time. 

“As  you  may  be  aware,  we  moved  from 
Lincoln,  Nebraska,  to  this  most  wonderful 
sia.e  and  beautiful  climaie  of  California.  We 
live  in  a little  ci<.y  of  5,000,  22  miles  south- 
east of  Los  A.ngeles,  paved  roads  leading 
everywhere.  Beach  close  and  mountains 
also.  However,  aftC.r  going  on  5 years  of 
residence  here  we  stilt  prefer  the  Henry  Field 
Seed  Company  for  seeds,  etc.  When  we  want 
something  extra  good  we  always  send  to 
Field’s.  We  are  always  interested  in  your 
wonderful  family.  I often  think  Mrs.  Field 
must  be  a general  to  rear  those  many  beau- 
tiful children  so  well.  I remain.  Yours 
sincerely - 

— Mrs.  Willie  Maple,  Fullerton,  Calif. 


How  is  Your  Flag? 


In  most  states  a flag  is  supposed  to 
be  kept  flying  at  every  school  house. 
Here  is  a clipping  about  the  law  of  i 
Kansas : 

“Under  a new  Kansas  law  a flag  fids 
to  be  displayed  from  a pole  outside  of 
all  school  buildings  and  one  inside  of 
every  school  room,  public,  private  or 
parochial,  in  this  state.  Unless  the. 
directors  or  those  in  charge  of  the  school 
provide  for  the  flag  staff  and  purchase 
'he  flags,  they  are  liable  to  be  adjudged 
guilty  of  a misdemeanor  and  fined.’’ 

It  is  practically  the  same  in  most  of  , 
the  states.  How  is  the  flag  at  your 
school?  If  il  is  old  and  worn  out  or 
absent  entirely,  you  should  poke  tip  the 
school  board  to  have  it  replaced  with  a 
new  one. 

We  have  a fine  stock  of  flags  in  all 
sizes  and  grades,  and  we  specialize  in 
Ihe  regulation,  size  and  grade  for  school 
houses.  Write  for  full  description  and 
prices.  You  will  be  surprised  to  find 
what  good  flags  we  can  furnish  you  at 
reasonable  prices. 

Cotton  bunting  U.  S.  flags,  sewed 
stripes,  printed  stars,  fast  colors,  heavy 
heading  and  grommets.  Best  flag  on 
the  market  for  the  money.  3x5  foot  size 
only.  Price  $1.25  postpaid. 

Standard  wool  bunting  flags.  Double 
warp.  Stars  sewed  on  both  sides,  wilh 
durable  zig-zag  stitch.  Sewed  stripes. 
3x5  foot  size.  $5.00  each  postpaid. 

Scout  Flag  Outfit.  Complete  with 
varnished,  double  jointed  pole,  joined, 
by  brass  ferrule  and  socket,  large  gilt 
spear  head.  Fine  for  decorative  use 
and  parades  of  all  kinds.  5 foot  pole. 
Cotton  material,  good  quality.  Size 
25x40  inches.  Price  $1.00  each  post- 
paid. 

Winter  Sowing  Sweet  Clover 


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Order  Blank 

Henry  Field  Seed  Company, 


Shenandoah,  Iowa  Date 19 — 

Gentlemen:  Please  enter  my  order  for shares  of  the 

preferred  stock  at  $100  per  share,  and shares  of  the  common 


stock  at  $125  per  share  of  the  HENRY  FIELD  SEED  COMPANY. 


□ 1 

CP- 


Enclosed  find  check  or  draft  for  $ — . 

to  pay  for  same  which  you  will  please  forward  to  my  address. 

I will  remit  same  ors 

and  you  can  forward  stock  to  my  address. 


I have  read  with  considerable  interest 
the  article  on  sweet  clover  in  a recent 
issue  of  The  Country  Gentleman.  I 
should  like  to  suggest  that  more  atten- 
tion be  given  to  winter  sowing.  Freez- 
ing, thawing  and  soaking  seem  to  soften 
the  hard  seeds  so  they  will  germinate 
the  next  spring.  On  my  farm  in  Ne- 
braska I sowed  unhulled  sweet  clover 
seed  last  January  at  the  late  of  eight  to 
ten  pounds  to  the  acre  on  ground  that 
had  been  plowed  and  harrowed  late  in 
November.  I also  sowed  some  at  the 
same  time  in  the  fall  wheat  and  on 
ground  that  had  grown  millet  the  pre- 
ceding year.  The  millet  ground  had 
been  given  no  preparation  whatever. 


Par  value  of  both  preferred  and  common  Name 
Stock  $100.  The  preferred  stock  may  be 
purchased  in  any  amount  alone,  but  the 
common  stock  will  be  sold  only  to  purchase-  P.  O. 
ers  of  the  preferred  stock  on  the  basis  of  1 
share  of  common  to  every  2 shares  of  pre- 
ferred stock.  State 

(over) 


I obtained  a good  stand  on  the  old 
millet  ground  and  in  the  wheat.  The 
ground  that  was  plowed  late  in  the  fall 
seemed  too  loose  and  the  crop  does  not 
look  so  good  there  as  on  the  other  fields. 
I have  seen  several  spring  sowings  fail 
altogether. 

— H,  E.  B.  in  Country  Gentleman, 


FIELD’S  SEED  SENSE  FOR  NOVEMBER 


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“/  am  sending  you  a picture  of  our  child- 
ren. We  have  7 boys  and  one  little  girl , the 
oldest , Emery  15;  Eldon  13;  Oren  12;  Sam- 
uel 10;  Lawrence  9;  Arthur  6;  Kenneth  3; 
Sarah  Nancy  2.  We  lost  our  baby  girl  four 
weeks  ago.  She  was  5 months  old.** 

- — Mrs.  Lucy  Throckmorton , Barnard , Mo. 

Still  Selling  Spotted  Pigs 


We  are  having  a splendid  run  of  or- 
ders of  Spotted  Polands,  shipping  15  to 
20  a week  right  along,  but  we  have 
probably  the  biggest  herd  of  them  in 
the  country  and  have  lots  to  choose 
from  in  filling  the  orders,  and  we  still 
have  a good  assortment  on  hand. 

The  principal  call  now  is  for  male 
pigs  for  immediate  service  and  we  are 
well  fixed  in  that  line.  Our  last  count 
showed  about  100  head, mostly  pigs 
weighing  170  to  200  lbs.  Of  course  they 
would  weigh  more  if  fat,  but  they  have 
been  kept  in  just  fair  flesh.  They  are 
all  vaccinated,  healthy,  and  good  indi- 
viduals in  every  way,  and  are  all  reg- 
istered or  eligible  to  registry.  Many 
of  them  are  eligible  to  both  the  Nation- 
al and  the  Standard  associations,  but 
we  always  furnish  National  papers  un- 
less otherwise  ordered. 

We  will  be  glad  to  have  you  drive 
here  any  time  and  pick  out  your  male 
pig  for  yourself,  but  if  you  can’t  come  I 
will  select  for  you,  and  guarantee  sat- 
isfaction or  no  trade.  We  ship  by  ex- 
press and  guarantee  safe  arrival.  We 
furnish  papers  promptly. 

The  price  is  still  the  same,  $75 
each  for  the  best,  March  and  April 
pigs.  May  and  June  at  $50  and  $60, 
according  to  size  and  age.  Specify 
whether  you  want  light  or  dark  color, 
and  whether  you  prefer  rough  or 
smooth  type. 

We  are  selling  our  two  bred  sow 
sales,  Feb.  18th  and  March  17th.  Come 
and  see  them  then  and  buy  them  at  your 
own  price.  It  will  be  a good  chance  to 
visit  the  seedhouse  in  the  busy  time 
anyway,  and  you  can  kill  two  birds  with 
one  stone. 

We  have  about  140  head  of  fall  pigs 
which  will  be  ready  to  ship  in  Novem- 
ber and  December  and  we  are  bookinr 
orders  for  them  at  $40  each,  one  cr 
more,  singly  or  matched  pairs  or  trios 


“/  will  write  and  let  you  know  l received 
the  pig  all  right.  It  arrived  at  3:15  p.  m., 
Wednesday,  September  29th.  1 was  well 

pleased  with  the  pig.  I fixed  a place  for 
her  and  bought  a portable  house  for  her  to 
sleep  in.  1 received  the  papers  today  and 
will  send  them  off  soon.  Yours  truly,” 

— Everett  Nelson,  Lenox,  Iowa,  Rt.  3. 

Cut  Sudan  Four  Times 


“Dear  Sir:  All  the  seeds  / received  from 

you  i his  spring  sure  were  fine.  Especially 
the  Red  Head  tomatoes.  I don*t  think  they 
can  be  eat.  Speaking  of  Sudan  grass,  I 
drilled  one-half  acre  in  rows  the  9th  of  June 
and  I have  cut  it  four  times  when  it  was 
about  the  height  of  timothy,  and  will  cut  it 
again  in  a few  days.  Some  grass  I say. 
Yours  respectfully ,** 

"—Harry  Robaugh,  Licking,  Mo,,  Rt.  2. 

‘‘Alfalfa  or  Bust” 

“Dear  Sir:  I received  my  alfalfa  seed  and 

sowed  it  the  2nd  of  September , and  / think 
every  seed  came  up.  Have  a fine  stand. 
Everybody  is  watching  it  to  see  what  i am 
going  to  do  with  alfalfa  here.  It  is  the  only 
patch  in  this  locality,  and  if  ! can  make  good 
you  wilt  sell  more  Kansas~N  ebraska  seed 
here  next  fall.  Everyone  wanted  to  grow 
alfalfa,  but  did  not  have  the  nerve  to  try  it. 
Afraid  to  take  the  chance.  So  here  goes, 
‘ Alfalfa  or  Bust.*  ** 

—E.  B.  Whittington,  Purdy,  Mo.,  Rt.  4c 

$16,000.00  Worth  of  Seed  to 
One  County 


“Dear  Sirs:  Last  year,  a little  later  in 

l he  season  we  did  a pretty  good  business  in 
clover  seed.  All  told  during  the  pass  season 
our  County  Farm  Bureau  has  purchased , 
through  your  company,  in  the  neighborhood 
of  $16,000.00  worth  of  seed.  All  of  this  seed 
we  have  found  to  be  excellent,  and  it  has 
given  us  absolute  satisfaction.  The  result  is 
that  we  have  one  of  the  largest  crops  of 
clover  seed  in  the  county  this  year  that  we 
have  ever  had.  There  are  some  individual 
farmers  who  have  as  high  as  500  to  1,000 
bushels  of  clover  and  alsike  seed.  Yours 
very  truly. 

An  Illinois  County  Agent. 


Colorado  Girl  and  Her  Pets 


Here  is  a nice  picture  sent  me  by  Mr. 
E.  T.  Carr,  Wiggins,  Colo.,  showing  Dor- 
is Lucille  Carr,  12  years  old,  and  her 
pony  and  dog  T.hey  sure  make  a nice 
looking  bunch:  There  is  nothing  much 
nicer  for  a pet  than  a pony  or  a dog,  un- 
less it  is  a spotted  pig. 

Change  of  Address 

Be  sure  and  write  us  if  you  change 
your  address.  We  want  to  keep  in 
touch  with  you  and  keep  Seed  Sense 
and  the  catalog  coming  to  you  regularly, 
but  of  course  people  move  around  more 
or  less,  and  the  first  you  know  we  have 
lost  track  of  a lot  of  good  friends. 

When  you  write  us  about  the  change 
of  address  be  sure  and  give  both  your 
old  and  new  postoffice.  You  see  we 
have  people  filed  by  their  postoffices 
and  keep  track  of  them  that  way  in- 
stead of  filing  them  by  the  names.  We 
have  all  the  records  for  each  town  in 
one  place  and  if  you  write  us  that  you 
are  moving,  give  us  your  old  and  new 
address  both,  and  then  wc  can  find  you 
easily. 

The  New  Catalog 

It  is  getting  along  nicely.  We  will 
be  ready  to  mail  about  January  first, 
possibly  a day  or  two  before  that.  Of 
course  it  would  be  no  use  trying  to  mail 
out  catalogs  before  Christmas,  for  the 
mail  will  be  jammed  full  of  Christmas 
presents  and  calendars  and  such  things, 
and  it  will  be  impossible  to  get  very 
good  service,  but  right  after  Christmas 
after  the  Christmas  rush  is  over,  we 
will  begin  mailing  catalogs  and  you  will 
get  one  if  your  name  was  on  our  list 
last  year. 

You  don’t  need  to  write  and  especial- 
ly ask  for  a catalog  if  you  got  one  last 
year.  You  will  hear  from  us  again  this 
year  all  right  but  if  you  did  not  have 
our  catalog  last  year  you  should  write 
us  and  mention  it  and  then  we  will  see 
that  you  get  a catalog  for  the  coming 
year.  Also  if  there  are  some  of  your 
friends  who  are  not  getting  the  catalog 
I will  be  glad  to  send  it  to  them  at  your 
request. 


. From  the  enclosed  picture,  you  will  see 
that  the  pigs  have  grown  into  hogs.  Now  at 
seven  months  old  they  weigh  something  over 
200  lbs.  each.  Both  doing  fine.  Respectfully,” 
—Dr.  M.  L.  Stephens,  Arcadia,  Mo. 


Well  Pleased  With  Pig 


6 


FIELD’S  SEED  SENSE  FOR  NOVEMBER 


our  seed  grown  oy  nurs.  mine  j 
Cedar  Glades,  Ark.  It  takes  a- 
gardener,  good  soil,  good  weather,  and 
good  seed,  to  grow  cabbage  like  that. 


Pigs  Took  Prizes 


"J  am  writing  you  in  regard  to  my  Spotted 
hogs.  Odella  has  got  nine  of  the  finest  pigs 
we  ever  saw  and  Hoosier  Queen  has  seven. 
She  had  eight  but  one  got  lost  somewhere. 
They  sure  are  kind,  good  mothers. 

“ Odella  took  first  prize  and  Grand  Cham- 
pion in  the  sows  at  Pawnee  fair.  Sure  made 
me  feel  good. 

“I  want  to  know  if  you  have  markers  and 
a record  book,  if  not,  where  can  I get  them? 
Will  have  to  get  some  information  from  you, 
and  where  can  l join  the  association?  Also 
send  me  your  next  sale  catalog,  as  1 want 
to  attend.  Yours  truly,” 


A Professor’s  Garden 


Some  of  the  most  enthusiastic  and 
successful  gardeners  are  town  men 
with  back  yard  gardens.  This  shows 
Geo.  Francis  Sadler,  of  Central  College, 
Pella,  Iowa,  and  some  of  his  Missouri 
Wonder  beans.  They  sure  show  up  fine. 

The  Everbearing  Strawberry 


—Gale  Buman,  Pawnee  City,  Nebr.,  Rt.  2. 


Has  Made  Good 


Pigs  in  Fine  Condition 

“Received  the  Spotted  Polands  last  Satur- 
day afternoon  in  fine  condition.  Got  the  tel- 
egram in  the  forenoon , and  about  three 
o’clock  they  were  in  Avoca. 

“ They  are  nice  pigs,  just  what  / wanted. 
Have  received  the  papers  on  one  and  you 
stated  that  the  other  would  soon  be  here. 

“Thanking  you  for  your  good  selection 
and  prompt  shipment,  I remain,  Yours  truly,’’ 
— Mrs.  Hattie  Lassen,  Walnut,  Iowa. 

“This  leaves  our  Spotted  hog  fine.  He  has 
grown  quite  a bit,  but  he  won’t  miss  400 
much,  and  isn’t  fat  either,  and  we  have  lots 
of  little  fall  Spots.  Yours  truly,” 

—Mrs.  Clarence  Headrick, 

Burlington  Junction,  Mo.,  Rt,  4. 

“I  received  the  pigs  O.  K.,  and  was  well 
pleased.  Will  you  send  me  the  address 
where  I can  get  some  of  those  long  ear  marks 
that  you  use.  Yours  truly,” 

— -Cyrus  Snider,  Carlock,  S.  Dak, 

“1  thought  I would  just  drop  you  a few 
lines  in  regard  to  those  Spotted  Beauties  1 
got  of  you.  We  have  six  little  beauties 
from  the  sow  and  I wish  you  would  tell  me 
where  to  write  to  have  them  registered.  Not 
knowing  anything  about  it  myself  f l 
thought  you  might  want  to  help  me  out.  The 
pigs  are  nearly  three  months  old  now. 

Thanking  you  for  all  the  past  favors  you 
have  shown  me,  / remain , Yours  truly,” 

— Mrs . W.  M.  Grim,  Dixon,  5.  Dak. 


There  can  be  no  possible  doubt  any 
longer  about  the  Everbearing  Straw- 
berries. They  have  made  good,  and 
then  some.  If  you  have  been  putting 
off  planting  them,  waiting  for  them  to 
show  whether  they  are  a good  thing  or  a 
fake,  you  don’t  need  to  wait  any  longer. 
They  have  proved  the  last  four  seasons 
that  they  will  bear  ail  summer  every 
summer,  from  earlier  than  the  others 
till  the  ground  freezes  in  the  fall.  Ripe 
berries,  green  berries,  and  blossoms  all 
the  time.  And  the  best  berries  you  ever 
tasted,  big,  and  red,  and  sweet,  and 
juicy.  Real  strawberries. 

Strawberry  Prices  for  1921 


These  prices  are  postpaid  by  parcel 
post,  safe  delivery  guaranteed.  No 
lower  price  on  any  amount.  Plants  are 
guaranteed  to  be  genuine  Everbearing 
or  I will  replace  them  2 to  1.  Send  your 
order  now  and  we  will  send  you  the 
plants  by  parcel  post  at  the  proper  time 
for  planting. 


25  plants $ 0.85 

50  plants 1.50 

100  plants 2.75 

200  plants 5.00 

300  plants 7.00 

500  plants 11.00 


What  to  do  With  Flower 


Bulbs 

We  are  getting  dozens  of  letters  from 
people  every  day  who  want  to  know 
what  to  do  with  canna,  gladiola  and 
dahlia  bulbs  now  that  the  frost  has 
killed  the  fops. 

Of  course,  as  long  as  the  ground  does 
not  freeze  there  is  no  particular  hurry 
about  digging  them,  but  any  time  now 
there  is  likely  to  be  a frost  hard  enough 
to  freeze  the  ground  and  that  would 
probably  hurt  the  bulbs,  so  better  dig 
them  just  as  soon  as  you  can  and  get 
them  in  a dry,  cool  place.  The  cool  part 
is  not  so  important,  but  it  is  important 
to  get  them  in  a dry  place  just  as  soon 
as  you  can  and  of  course  they  must  be 
where  they  will  not  freeze.  Cannas, 
gladiolas,  dahlias,  spotted  cailas,  ma- 
deira  vines  and  panama  lilies  are  all 
tender  to  frost  and  freezing  and  will 
kill  the  bulbs. 

They  can  be  kept  through  the  winter 
just  the  same  as  potatoes,  or  onions,  or 
anything  of  that  sort.  The  principal 
thing  is  to  keep  them  dry  enough  so 
they  will  not  start  to  grow,  and  all  ex- 
cept the  cannas  should  be  kept  fairly 
cool.  Cannas,  however,  do  not  like  cool 
weather.  The  best  thing  to  do  with 
them  is  to  keep  them  fairly  warm.  If 
you  have  a furnace  room  in  your  cellar 
put  the  cannas  in  there  and  put  the  oth- 
er bulbs  in  the  same  room  where  you 
keep  Irish  potatoes,  but  put  them  up  on 
the  bank  where  it  will  be  rather  dry. 
They  can  be  kept  in  a bucket  or  box, 
or  in  a cloth  sack,  or  an  old  paper  sack, 
or  anyway  that  would  suit  you.  Just  so 
they  are  kept  dry  and  not  allowed  to 
pile  up  in  too  big  a mass.  If  they  are 
piled  up  in  a big,  solid  pile  or  a tight 
box,  they  are  liable  to  get  moist  and 
heat  in  the  center  of  the  pile.  Of  course, 
ail  the  tops  and  frozen  stems  should  be 
trimmed  off  before  they  are  put  away 
for  the  winter.  All  you  want  to  keep  is 
the  roots,  but  you  must  remember  that 
dahlias  start,  not  from  the  rott  itself, 
but  from  the  neck  where  the  root  and 
stem  join. 

Any  of  these  bulbs  can  be  kept 
through  the  winter  with  safety  until 
time  to  plant  them  out  of  doors,  which 
would  be  March,  April  or  May,  accord- 
ing to  your  latitude,  but  on  the  other 
hand  they  can  be  started  early  in  flower 
pots  if  you  are  anxious  to  get  quick 
action. 

Hang  Up  Your  Seed  Corn 

This  is  one  year  when  apparently  all 
the  corn  got  ripe  and  it  looks  now  like 
it  would  all  grow,  but  just  the  same  we 
are  sticking  to  our  habit  of  hanging  up 
seed  corn  and  I would  advise  you  to  do 
the  same  thing. 

No  matter  how  well  matured  and  ripe 
the  corn  may  be  it  seems  to  keep  better 
and  grow  better  in  the  spring  if  hung 
up  early  in  the  dry  and  kept  dry  all 
winter. 


FIELD  S SEED  SENCE  FOR  NOVEMBER 


7 


CHRISTMAS  SUGGESTIONS 


From  Our  Merchandise  Department 
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No.  2 Folding  Cartridge 


No.  2 Roll  Film  Camera 


Premo  Jr.  Camera.  Model  B 


Genuine  Eastman 


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It  is  the  ideal  camera  for  those  vacation 
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isfaction. It  is  equipped  with  a single 
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which  can  be  bought  anywhere.  We 
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Price  Postpaid  $9.20. 

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Genuine  Eastman 

This  camera  is  very  similar  to  the  No. 
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operate  and  takes  up  very  little  space 
when  folded  up.  It  is  equipped  with  a 
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can  be  loaded  without  a dark  room. 
Price  postpaid  $10.26. 

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If  you  don’t  develop  and  print  your 
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snapshot  or  time  exposures.  Higher  in 
price  than  a pack  film  camera  but  most 
people  think  it  worth  the  difference. 

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Carrying  Case  for  Premo  No.  2 Ro’.l 
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case  for  cleaning  or  to  replace  cheaply 
if  accidently  broken. 

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each,  postpaid. 


Premo  Camera 


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-A-N  HirrAPIOtJ5  HALLOWE’EN. 

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^heAutumn  leaves  in  Colds  and  reds 
' 'ere  -whirled  in  showers  round  the  heads 


were  whirled  in  showers  round  the  he? 
Of  fjossie,  Roth,  6=  Little  John, 

<A.S  through  the  fields  they  shurried  « 
^JTb  6a t net*  the  last  store  of  brown 


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business  Kept  them  close  at  home. 

'e  LettV  didn’t  take  one  bite  — 

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V5/1S  baubles  on  a Christmas  tree. 
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HBjgk  bub  vjith 

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vfe  turned  and  With  e bla-a-atin^,  roar, 
He  Went  for  fom  Henry  Jobn- 
qtie  heartless  c*3eed-Fo'n. 

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rvL^i-  nearly  tore  their  frames  >n  hgly 
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vl>  *qnd  then  With  a tremendous  leap 
landed  both  in  tumbled  heap, 

To*m  K-  &•  John  had  gained  the  floor 
Cyf  upper  bam  slammed  the  door. 

Ljnd  there  they-  espied  ^BBk^samw^ 


5s  in  Kindly  state 

yyi  *]he  monstrous  pumpkin 

1 which  won  joreat 

MjaWfeP  distinction  for  the° 
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a.  ( ■ first. prize 

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nighty  mean-'’  „ 

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nhe  loft  door  opened  With  a crash  — 
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^fjhen  Lctty  f lev/  to  reach 

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>oke -then  both  jumped  for  the  doer- 
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tumped  up:  6*.  after  them  he  threw 


most  bewildered  tittle  mouse.'  tjfinin 

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I t|-  Surely  Was  papa,  no  more-  WBgjf wLJmfflB 

f.  $e>metb mk.  With  a monstrous  head, 

^nd  moqtb°thBt  most  have  always  fed 
tDvmn  turkeys  whole  5.  more  beside, 
orrC$iie  it^fow  so  hubeiy  Wide- 
yjnd  Worse.—  that  rnoatV,i.reW  up  Ob  lop. 

^ rjh&  thought  ‘most  made  Sma'l  J&F 

x\  v drop!  M 

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the  puiiy  rope 

\ f Qn  V\-  had  based  hi«s  hope 

-v/aS  tied  w.fch  double  Knots  £/.  t3re^ 
SS^r^mB  ft.*ht  te  t^*at  Interns  stemf  & there  ~~  i 
, O vfhere  that  deep  thooeht  ,**> 
v/a5>  plan  fell  through-  4^1  i| 

Xtdid-&yes,  the,  US.  Jk 

pomp  Kin  too!  f* 


JTfiat  boblin  head,  which  broke  to  tntb 
gnd  scared  the  flying  pair  to  fits! 

(gut  you  be  sure  he  made  ft  up  •> 

A filled  to  brim,  v/itVv joy;  their  Cup, 

-yfith  *00  dies  he  had  brought  from  towy 
A*,*  nust  that  day  had  *> muddled  down 


ide  slammed  the  door- they  flew  to  nCT 


FIELD’S  SEED  SENSE  FOR  NOVEMBER 


CHRISTMAS  SUGGESTIONS 


From  Our  Merchandise  Department 

Books  make  good  Christmas  gifts.  They  are  always  welcomed,  especially  by  boys  and 
girls.  In  offering  the  following  books  we  have  kept  uppermost  in  mind  the  need  of 
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and  Girls 


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The  Corner  House  Girls 


Series 


By  Grace  Brooks  Hill 


Four  girls  from  eight  to  fourteen 
years  of  age  received  word  that  a rich, 
old  bachelor  uncle  died  leaving  them 
the  old  corner  house  he  occupied.  They 
move  into  it  and  then  the  fun  begins. 

What  they  find  and  do  will  provoke 
many  a hearty  laugh.  These  adven- 
tures are  the  most  interesting  reading. 

Clean  and  wholesome. 

1 —  The  Corner  House  Girls. 

2 —  The  Corner  House  Girls  at  School. 

3 —  The  Corner  House  Girls  Under 

Canvas. 

4 —  The  Corner  House  Girls  in  a Play. 

5 —  The  Corner  House  Girls  on  a Tour. 

6 —  The  Corner  House  Girls  Growing 

Up. 


Big  War  Series 


By  Ross  Kay 


The  big  European  War,  one  of  the 
greatest  epoch  making  events  in  the 
world’s  history,  has  been  chosen  by  one 
f the  best  known  writers  of  juvenile  fic- 
tion as  the  scene  of  a series  of  thrilling 
stories  of  these  stirring  times.  Not 
merely  a description  of  battles  but  good 
wholesome  fiction  with  a little  of  the 
historical  interwoven. 

1 —  The  Search  for  the  Spy. 

2 —  The  Air  Scout. 

3 —  Dodging  the  North  Sea  Mines. 

4 —  With  Joffre  on  the  Battle  Line. 

5 —  Fighting  in  France. 

6 —  Battling  on  the  Sorqme. 

7 —  With  Pershing  at  the  Front. 

8 —  Smashing  the  Hindenburg  Line. 


Mr.  Patten’s  intimate  knowledge  of 
college  life  and  codege  athletics  is  clear- 
ly indicated  in  these  volumes.  They  will 
interest  alike  the  young  collegian  and 
the  older  graduate,  for  here  they  find 
stories  of  uncommon  dealing  with  phas- 
es of  life  of  which  they  are  familiar. 

1 —  Boltwood  of  Ya’e. 

2 —  The  College  Rebel. 

3 —  On  College  Battlefields. 


The  Bobby  Blake  Series 


True  stories  of  life  at  a Modern 
American  boarding  school.  The  tales  of 
outdoor  life,  especially  the  exciting 
times  they  have  when  engaged  in  sports 
against  rival  schools,  are  written  in  a 
manner  so  true,  so  realistic,  that  the 
reader,  too,  is  bound  to  share  with  these 
boys  their  thri.ls  and  pleasures.  These 
stories  are  especially  written  for  boys 
from  eight  to  twelve  years  old. 

1 —  Bobby  Blake  at  Rockledge  School. 

2 —  Bobby  Blake  at  Bass  Cove. 

3 —  Bobby  Blake  on  a Cruise. 

4 —  Bobby  Blake  and  his  School 
Chums. 

Polly  Pendleton  Series 


Polly  Pendleton  is  a wide  awake  Amer- 
ican girl  who  goes  to  a boarding  school 
on  the  Hudson  river  some  miles  above 
New  York  City.  By  pluck  and  resource- 
fulness, she  soon  makes  a place  for  her- 
self. The  account  of  boarding  school 
life  is  faithful  and  pleasing. 

1 —  Polly’s  First  Year  at  Boarding 
School. 

2 —  Polly’s  Summer  Vacation. 

3 —  Polly’s  Senior  Year  at  Boarding 
School. 

4 —  Polly  Sees  the  World  at  War. 


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FIELDS  SEED  SEN~E  FOR  NOVEMBER 


CHRISTMAS  SUGGESTIONS  FOR  THE  YOUNG  AND  OLD 


Ciimiier  Depew 

AlOEAT  N.  OEPF'.V 


Latest  Books 

We  have  just 
secured  a 
stock  of  these 
books  I know 
you’ll  enjoy. 
Just  take  a 
look  at  the 
authors  and 
you’ll  under- 
stand  why 
they’re  worth 
while.  Order 
any  you  like, 
but  you  will 
make  no  mis- 
take if  you 
take  all  of 
them. 

The  Diamond  From  the  Sky.  A 

romantic  novel  by  Roy  L.  McCardell. 
Contains  440  pages.  Printed  on  good 
quality  paper  and  bound  in  cloth.  Illus- 
trated. Regular  price,  $2.00.  Our  spe- 
cial price,  $1.00  postpaid. 

Green  Fancy.  By  Geo.  Barr  Mc- 
Cutchecn,  author  of  “Graustark,”  “The 
Hollow  of  Her  Hand,”  “The  Prince  of 
Graustark,”  etc.  Contains  355  pages. 
Printed  on  good  quality  paper  and 
bound  in  cloth.  Regular  price,  $2.00. 
Our  special  price,  $1.00  postpaid. 

The  Fall  of  a Nation.  A sequel  to 
“the  Birth  of  a Nation,”  by  Thomas 
Dixon.  This  book  needs  no  introduc- 
tion, it  is  nationally  known  and  is  the 
book  the  wonderful  motion  picture  is 
representing.  Contains  362  pages  of 
wonderful  story.  Printed  on  extra  good 
quality  of  paper.  Bound  in  cloth.  Illus- 
trated. Regular  price  $2.00.  Our  spe- 
cial price,  $1.00  postpaid. 

“Gunner  Depew.”  A story  of  a 
laughing,  fighting  American  sailor  boy 
— by  himself.  The  most  amazing  story 
of  the  war.  Gunner  Depew  tells  an 
amazing  story  of  what  he  did-— what  he 
saw — what  he  endured — in  two  years 
packed  solid  with  fighting  on  land  and 
sea.  Contains  312  pages.  Printed  on 
good  paper  and  bound  in  cloth.  Illus- 
trated. Regular  price  $1.50.  Our  spe- 
cial price,  75c  postpaid. 

Excelsior  Library 

Your  Choice  of  Books,  25c  Postpaid 

These  books  average  60  pages  each. 
They  have  beautiful  colored  book  board 
covers,  finished  in  many  colors.  Print- 
ed in  plain  type  on  good  paper.  Abso- 
lutely the  greatest  value  we  have  in  our 
entire  stock.  Would  sell  in  any  store 
at  40c  to  50c.  Take  your  pick  at  25c 
each  postpaid. 

No.  A0989.  Mother  Goose  Rymes. 

No.  B0989.  Robinson  Crusoe. 

No.  C0989.  Grimm’s  Fairy  Tales. 

No.  D0989.  Black  Beauty. 

No.  E0989.  Anderson’s  Fairy 
Tales. 


Boys’  and  Girls’  Copyrighted 
Books 

Printed  from  large,  clear  type  on  su- 
perior 'quality  of  paper,  embellished 
with  original  illustrations  by  eminent 
artists,  and  bound  in  a superior  quality 
of  book  binders’  cloth;  ornamented 
with  illustrated  covers,  stamped  in  col- 
ors from  unique  and  appropriate  dies. 
Each  book  wrapped  in  a glazed  wrap- 
per printed  in  colors.  Your  choice  of 
any  book  listed  below  for  50c  postpaid. 

The  Bb'd  Bays  First  Air  Voyage. 

Ethel  Hollister’s  First  Summer  as  a 
Camp  Fire  Girl. 

The  Perils  of  an  Air  Ship. 

Motor  Boat  Boys  Mississippi  Cruise. 

Polly,  a New  Fashioned  Girl. 

Books  for  the  Younger  Folks 

The  Twenty-Five  Cent  Collection 

All  of  these  books  have  beautiful 
heavy  book  board  covers  and  are  built 
to  withstand  hard  usage.  The  cover  is 
printed  in  many  colors.  These  books 
are  printed  on  good  quality  paper  in 
easy  to  read  type.  Each  book  contains 
about  80  pages.  They  are  all  written 
especially  for  children  and  are  easy  to 
understand.  They  are  of  the  variety 
you  usually  pay  40c  to  50c  for  in  any 
store.  25c  each  postpaid. 

No.  A0591.  Jolly  Comrades. 

No.  B0591.  Days  of  Childhood. 

No.  C0591.  Bed  Time  Stories. 

No.  0743.  Arabian  Nights. 

No.  0744.  My  Own  First  Book. 

No.  0742-  Andersons  Fairy  Tales. 

The  Fifteen  Cent  Coll  ection 

The  following  books  have  beautiful 
book  board  covers  in  many  colors.  They 
average  about  30  pages  each  and  are 
printed  in  easy  to  read  type  on  good 
paper.  Illustrated  and  written  especial- 
ly for  children.  15c  each  postpaid. 

No.  AQ5Q3.  Tom  Thumb. 

No.  B05G3.  H ansel  & Gretel. 

No.  C0503.  Little  Snow  White. 

No.  0546.  Anderson’s  Fairy  Tales. 

No.  0501.  Animal  Story  Book. 

The  Ten  Cent'  Collection 

The  following  books  have  beautiful 
colored  flexible  paper  covers ; are  print- 
ed on  good  paper  in  easy  to  read  type. 
eBautifully  illustrated  throughout  in 
colors.  Wonderful  books  for  the  little 
tots.  10c  each  postpaid. 

No.  A018.  Puss  in  Boots. 

No.  B018.  Aladdirt  and  the  Won- 
derful Lamp. 

No.  C018.  Sleeping  Beauty. 

No.  A 01.  Silverlocks  and  the 

Th  ree  Bears. 

No.  B 01.  Pussy  Family  at  Home. 

No.  C 01.  Little  Pets  A B.  C. 

No.  A016.  Merry  Christmas. 

No.  B016.  Santa  Claus  Book. 

No.  A013.  Old  Mother  Goose 

Chymes. 


Durham  Duplex  Safety 


Razor 


Price  Postpaid  $1.00 

With  the  present  high  cost  of  shaves, 
it’s  extremely  fashionable  to  shave 
yourself.  The  outfit  we  illustrate  here 
is  a wonder,  the  razor  is  just  as  easy  to 
handle  as  the  “old  timer”  dad  used  to 
have.  In  addition,  you  don’t  need  to  be 
afraid  of  cutting  yourself  for  it’s  a 
“safety.”  Outfit  consists  of  . one 
Durliam-Duplex  Razor  with  American 
Ivory  hand'e,  safety  guard  and  package 
of  three  double  edged,  hollow  ground 
Duiham-Duplex  blades.  Case  is 
made  of  highly  polished  American  Ivory 
to  match  the  razor  handle. 

Five  Extra  Blades,  50c  Postpaid. 

Doll  Beds  and  Cradles 

We  offer  you  the  genuine  Reddick 
Bamboo  Jointed  Wire  Beds  and 
Cradles.  These  are  the  best  on  the 
market  and  while  they  usually  sell  for 
a little  more  than  some  others  they  are 
worth  the  difference  in  price.  All  the 
beds  and  cradles  are  trimmed,,  some 
by  having  only  the  mattress  and  pil- 
lows which  are  designated  by  “half 
trimmed,”  but  those  described  as  “full 
trimmed”  have  mattress,  pillows  and  a 
cretonne  canopy.  All  are  built  so  they 
fold  up.  All  are  brass  lacquered. 

Postpaid  Prices 

Cradles 

No.  14.  Half  Trimmed,  14  in $1.65 

No.  18.  Half  Trimmed,  18  in 2.20 

Beds 

No.  15.  Half  Trimmed,  18  in 1.60 

No.  10.  Full  Trimmed,  18  in 1.90 

No.  9.  Full  Trimmed,  14  in.. 1.25 

Bagatelle  Game  Boards 

A clean,  instructive  game  which  can 
be  played  by  young  or  old.  It  consists 
of  a board  which  is  equipped  with  an 
apparatus  for  shooting  the  marble  to  its 
scoring  position.  The  board  is  equipped 
with  a revolving  star,  a bell,  several 
arches  and  pockets.  The  game  is  to 
get  the  highest  score  by  striking  highest 
counting  positions.  Game  is  furnished 
in  two  sizes. 

No.  4080.  Bagatelle  Board  (part- 
ly made  of  wood)  small  size  7x15 
inches,  25c  postpaid. 

No.  4092.  Bagatelle  Board  (all 
made  of  wood),  large  size,  9x18 
inches,  48c  postpaid. 


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FIELD’S  SEED  SENSE  FOR  NOVEMBER 


Ladies’  Ribbon  Brace- 


let Watcb 


No.  85-4 

Price  $15.00  Postpaid 

Guaranteed  10  year  gold  case.  15 
jewel,  high  grade  Swiss  lever  movement. 
Either  in  plain  or  fancy  engraved,  open 
face  case.  Accurate  timekeeper.  Guar- 
anteed to  give  satisfaction. 


No.  68-64  V2 

Price  $15  00  Postpaid 
High  grade,  imported  (Swiss) 
15  jewel  lever  movement,  20  year 
guaranteed  case.  Size  10  ligne. 
Equipped  with  silk  ribbon  brace- 
let. Each  watch  in  a beautiful 
velvet  lined  display  box.  Guar- 
anteed satisfactory  in  every  way. 
The  watch  does  not  have  a second 
hand  as  shown  in  the  picture. 


CHRISTMAS  SUGGESTIONS 

From  Our  Merchandise  Department 


We  offer  you  dependable  Watches,  (everyone  guaranteed)  at  prices  m\ich  lower  than 
you  would  pay  your  local  jew  elers.  Remember,  too,  that  we  absorb  all  war  tax. 


Ladies’  Convertible 


Gentlemen’s  Nickel  Watch 


No.  68-191.  $16.00  Postpaid 

This  dainty  watch  contains 
a Swiss  15  jewel,  lever  move- 
ment and  is  an  excellent 
time-keeper.  The  case  is 
gold  filled  and  guaranteed 
for  20  years.  The  bracelet 
carries  the  same  guarantee. 
Undoubtedly  the  greatest 
bargain  in  high  grade  watch 
offered  today.  Each  watch  in 
a velvet  lined  display  box. 
No  second  hand. 


Ladies’  Combination  Watch 


Outfit 

No.  68-120 

Price  $14-50  Postpaid 

A most  beautiful  wrist  watch  outfit. 
Consisting  of  a 10  jewel  Swiss  move- 
ment watch  in  a 10  year  guaranteed 
gold  case.  Case  is  plain  and  without  en- 
graving but  a very  dainty  affair.  The 
outfit  has  both  a gold  link  bracelet  and 
a silk  ribbon  bracelet  so  either  can  be 
worn  when  desired.  Each  watch  is  put 
up  in  an  attractive  velvet  lined  case. 

Gentlemen’s  Gold  Watch 


Popular  Priced  Wrist  Watch 


No.  46 

Price  $5.00  Postpaid 

This  is  just  the  wrist  watch  for  your 
da'ughter  to  wear  to  school.  We  also 
sell  to  many  ladies  who  do  not  care  for 
a gold  watch.  Satisfaction  guaranteed. 

Gentlemen’s  Gold  Watch 

No.  149-121 

Price  $12.00  Postpaid 

Guaranteed  10  year  gold  case.  7 
jewel  Admiral  Non-Magnetic  movement. 
Plain,  open  face  case. 


No.  85-1 

Price  $6.50  Postpaid 

Guaarnteed  7 jewel,  high  grade,  Swiss 
lever  movement.  Nickel  case.  Open 
face,  accurate  time-keeper.  This  is  a 
very  reasonable  priced  watch  and  will 
give  you  excellent  service. 

Silk  Ribbon  Bracelets 

No.  750 

Price  75c  Each  Postpaid 

We  can  supply  extra  Silk  Ribbon  Brace- 
let for  wrist  watches.  Our  Bracelets  are 
of  the  very  best  quality  silk  ribbon  and 
have  gold  trimmings.  They  are  the 
same  quality  as  local  jewelers  usually 
charge  $1.50  to  $2.00  for. 

Gold  Link  Bracelets 

No.  850 

Price  $1.00  Postpaid 
These  bracelets  are  for  use  on  a wrist 
watch  and  are  the  same  as  the  bracelet 
shown  with  watch  No.  68-191  above. 
Good  quality  and  will  give  good  satis-, 
faction.  " ' A 


Wrist  Watch 


FIELD’S  SEED  SENSE  FOR  NOVEMBER 


13 


. -SUGGESTIONS  IN  JEWELRY  FOR  CHRISTMAS 


Finger  Rings 


Every  ring  we  o 
factory  in  large 
most  reliable  in 


ffer  is  guaranteed  to  give  satisfaction.  We  .buy  our  rings  direct  from  the 
quantities  and  absolutely  know  that  the  manufacturer  we  deal  with  is  the 
the  country.  Every  ring  we  offer  you  is  1-20-12K  Gold  Shell  Stock 
BE  SURE  TO  GIVE  YOUR  SIZE 


HoW  to  Measure  Your  Finger 


ViS'W  ■ 

Take  a strip  of  paper  and 


13- 

VI- 

11- 

10- 

9- 

8- 

7- 


place  it  around  your  finger;  get 
the  proper  length,  then  measure 
it  on  the  scale  above.  The  num- 
ber it  reaches  to,  designates  the 
size  of  the  ring  you  wear. 


44PI.  Price  $1.00  Postpaid 

’s  Signet  Ring.  Not  with 
initial  engraved.  Fancy  engraved 
shank.  Sizes  8 to  12. 


No.  7054.  Price  75c  postpaid 
Birthday  Rings.  In  any  of  the 
following  settings  for  the  corre- 
sponding months:  Garnet,  January; 

Amethyst,  February  ; Bloodstone,  March  ; 
Dianiohtl,  April;  Emerald,  May;  Pearl, 
June;  Ruby,  July;  Sardonyx,  August; 
Sapphire,  September;  Opal,  October; 
Topaz,  November ; Torquoise,  December. 
Sizes  4 to  9. 


No.  3PI 

Price  75c  Postpaid 

Ladies’  or  Boys’  Signet 
Ring.  Not  engraved 
Sizes  3 to  7 only. 

No.  7812 

Price  $1.00  Postpaid 

Ladies’  Cameo  Ring, 

Genuine  Shell  Cameo.  ySf*  S/ 

Sizes  3 to  8.  M§flr 


No.  7765 

Price  85c  Postpaid 
Band  Ring  of  good 
quality,  which  will  give 
good  satisfaction  and 
wear  a long  time.  We  have  sold  a very 
large  amount  of  these  rings  in  the  past 
and  are  proud  to  say  that  we’ve  never 
had  one  returned  on  account  of  not 
wearing  well.  Sizes  5 to  12. 


No.  7381  

Pride  85c  Postpaid 
A very  beautiful  ring, 
set  with  brilliants  and  '!*’ 

a ruby.  Looks  like  a ■* 

ring  costing  many 
times  the  price  we  ask  for  it. 

Sizes  4 to  10. 


^ggpSSiliSk  No.  50508 

Price  $1.00  Postpaid 
Without  a doubt  the 
most  beautiful  ring  in 
our  stock-  Looks  like  a 
‘ L'  million  dollars.  Has  a 
large  ruby  center  with  a border  of 
sparkling  brilliants.  Sizes  5 to  9. 


No.  60PO 

Price  $1.00  Postpaid 

If  you  want  to  please 
a man  just  feed  him 
well  or  buy  him  a 
carbuncle  ring.  The 
carbuncle  shown 
above  is  just  the  style  a 
Sizes  8 to  13. 


man  likes. 


No.  51884 
85c  Postpaid 
A wonderful  ring, 
set  with  3 bril- 
liants. You’re  sure 
to  like  it.  Sizes  9 
to  13  only. 


No.  44PI 

Price  $1  Postpaid 

A very  beautiful#®! 

Men’s  Signet  Ring. 

Does  not  have  the 
initial  engraved. 

Sizes  8 to  12. 

Don’t  forget  to  give  the  size  of  your 
finger  when  ordering. 

Leonard  Night  Watch 


With  this  watch  you  can  tell  time  on 
the  darkest  night  without  the  aid  of  ar- 
tificial light.  The  hands  and  figures 
are  both  finished  with  a Radium  lumi- 
nous formula  so  they  can  be  easily  read 
in  the  dark.  The  movement  is  guaran- 
teed for  one  year,  and  the  case  is  of 
plain  nickel  finish.  Regular  price, 
$3.25.  Our  price  postpaid,  $3.00. 


Lingerie  Clasps  Pr:ce’  50c  Pair 

— — — “——Gold  filled.  Beau- 
tifully engraved. 
Guaranteed  to  give 
satisfaction.  These 
same  clasps  would 
probably  sell  in 
any  jewelry  store 
for  $1.00  to  $1.50  per  pair. 

Beautiful  Gold  Lavalliere 


wr. 


Price  $1.50,  Postpaid 
This  picture  doesn’t  half  do  it  justice. 
It  is  really  the  daintiest,  prettiest  thing 
you  ever  saw  in  the  way  of  a necklace. 
It  has  a tiny  gold-filled  chain,  long 
enough  to  go  around  your  neck,  with  a 
beautiful  stone  set  gold  pendant.  It  is 
put  up  in  a beautiful  silk  lined  display 
box. 

A Gold  Filled  Bracelet 


Price  $1.50,  Postpaid 

This  bracelet  is  a beauty  much  finer 
than  it  looks  in  the  picture.  It  is  gold- 
filled,  looks  like  solid  gold,  and  is  guar- 
anteed. It  has  a hidden  hinge  and  catch 
so  as  to  open  and  slip  over  the  hand. 
We  have  three  sizes,  small,  medium  and 
large.  Each  in  attractive  box. 

Silverware 

We  have  a large  stock  of  Silverware. 
Lack  of  space  prevents  our  listing  it. 
Write  us  just  what  you  need  in  this  line 
and  we  will  quote  you.  We  can  save  you 
from  one-third  to  one-half.  All  of  our 
Silverware  is  of  the  leading  guaranteed 
brands. 


14 


FIELD’S  SEED  SENSE  FOR  NOVEMBER 


^Tinging  Up 
Jather 


£ARwt>: 


CHRISTMAS  SUGGESTIONS  FOR  ALL 


Selected  From  Our  Merchandise  Department 

Leonard  Pocket  Watch 


Price  $1.50  Postpaid 

This  is  a genuine  Gem  Press-a-Bar,  Kant-Leak,  Self-Fi  ling  Fountain  Pen. 
It  has  a 14  kt.  solid  gold  pen  point  with  an  irridium  tip  which  assures  even  writ- 
ing and  makes  the  point  wear  longer.  Each  pen  is  equipped  with  a heavy  steel 
fountain  pen  clip,  which  holds  it  securely  in  the  pocket.  Every  pen  is  guaranteed 
by  the  manufacturer. 

Mutt  and  Jeff- — Bringing  Up  Father 


Now  in  Book  Form — Set  of  Three  for  $1.00 


You  have  read  the  cartoons  of  Mutt  and  Jeff  and  Bringing  Up  Father  as  they 
appear  in  the  daily  newspapers.  And,  by  the  way,  did  it  ever  occur  to  you,  that 
these  cartoons  were  drawn  by  two  of  the  highest  paid  artists  in  the  world?  Bud 
Fischer,  the  originator  of  Mutt  and  Jeff,  and  George  McManus,  the  originator  of 
Bringing  Up  Father,  both  have  made  a great  success  of  this  work.  We  offer  you 
two  entirely  different  books  of  Bringing  Up  Father  and  one  book  of  Mutt  and 
Jeff,  each  book  containing  about  48  pages  of  laughs,  the  whole  three  will  be  sent 
for  $1.00.  Just  pin  a dollar  bill  to  vour  order.  It  will  be  entertainment  for  all. 


Priie  25c  Postpaid 

Everybody  knows  Andy,  Min  and  Little  Chester.  Every  member  of  your 
family  will  enjoy  this  wonderful,  funny  book.  Be  sure  to  include  it  in  your  order. 


Entertainment  Books 


Price  $1. 

This  is  the  best  low  priced  watch  on 
the  market  today.  It  is  16  size,  stem 
wind  and  stem  set.  Guaranteed  for 
one  year.  Case  is  bright  nickel  finish 
and  will  not  tarnish  easily.  I carry  a 
watch  like  this  and  like  it  fine.  Regular 
price,  $2.25. 


Self  Filler  Fountain  Pen 


Price  30c  each 
postpaid 

These  books  are 
good  today  and  will 
be  twenty  years 
from  now.  They  are 
bound  in  Strath- 
more khaki  colored 
paper  covers.  Print- 
ed on  good  paper  in 
type  which  makes 
them  easy  to  read. 

Take  your  pick. 

Stories  from  the  Trenches. 

Funny  Stories  by  the  Soldiers. 
Flashes  of  Irish  Wit. 

Batch  of  Smiles. 

Some  Irish  Smiles. 

The  Sunny  Side  of  Life. 

A Little  Nonsense. 

Ford  Smiles. 

Vaudeville  Wit. 

Anecdotes  on  the  Great  War. 

Wit  and  Humor  of  Abraham  Lincoln. 
New  Book  of  Conundrums  and  Rid- 
dles. 

The  Amateur  Trapper. 

How  to  Box. 

Comic  Declarations  and  Readings. 
War  Time  and  Patriotic  Selections. 
Junior  Recitations. 

Holiday  Recitations. 

Comic  Dialogues  for  Boys  and  Girls. 
Junior  Dialogues. 

Entertaining  Dialogues. 

Fun  for  Friday  Afternoons. 

Friday  Afternoon  Dramas. 

District  School  Recitations. 


Fim mt 


Told  by  the 
Soldiers 


FIELD’S  SEED  SENSE  FOR  NOVEMBER 


15 


Christmas  Suggestions  From  Our  Merchandise  Department 


A Real  “Baby”  Phonograph 


The  “Ford  Phonograph” 


Specifications : Metal  cab- 
inet finished  in  high  grade 
ebony — enamel  with  nickel 
trimmings.  Size  length  8 inch- 
es; width  5V2  inches;  height 
6%  inches.  One  spring  straight 
gear  motor,  5%  inch  turn- 
table, high  grade  sound  box 
with  a clear  reproduction, 
speed  regulator,  automatic 
brake.  Weight  about  6 pounds 
packed.  This  phonograph  will 
bring  joy  to  the  heart  of  any 
hild.  Imagine  the  pleasure  a 
little  girl  could  have  with  it  at 
her  tea-party.  The  music  pro- 
duced is  enjoyed  as  much  by 
grown-ups  as  it  is  by  children. 
Each  machine  is  mailed  in  a 
strong  corrugated  carton  and 
five  “Little  Winder”  records 
are  included  with  each  machine.  Additional  records  can  be  bought  for  10  cents. 
Charges  for  postage  and  insurance  on  above  phonographs  are  as  follows: 


00, 


(not  postpaid) 

Not  a make  believe  phono- 
but  an  “honest  to  good- 
machine  with  a motor. 


Zone  2 from  Shenandoah 1 5c 

Zone  3 ” ” 20c 

Zone  4 ” ” 35c 


Zone  5 from  Shenandoah 45c 

Zone  6 ” ” 55c 

Zone  7 ” ” 70c 


Pocket  Knife  Tool  Kit 


Scout  Automatic  Toy  Pistol 


. 


“Saucy”  Flashlight 

Price  $1.00  each,  postpaid 

You  will  find  this  a 
splendidly  made  flash- 
light, much  better  than  the 
ones  usually  offered.  Heavy 
nickel  finish  and  highest 
grade  of  mechanical  con- 
struction. Moisture  proof 
case.  Absolutely  non-short 
circuitable.  Each  flash- 
light has  a pocket  clip  to 
prevent  loss.  Flashlight  is 
equipped  with  double  cell 
battery  and  Mazda  bulbs. 
We  can  supply  extra  bulbs 
or  batteries  for  these  flash- 
lights at  25c  each  postpaid. 


Price  Complete  $1.75  Postpaid 

Pocket  knives  are  out  of  sight  and  hard 
to  get  at  any  price.  Very  cheapest  ones 
will  cost  you  a dollar.  So  just  stop  and 
consider  what  a bargain  you  are  getting 
in  this  pocket  tool  kit.  You  get  the 
knife  all  the  tools  and  a kit  to  carry  it 
in.  We  get  them  at  low  figure  by  buy- 
ing right  from  the  manufacturer  in  big 
quantities.  This  will  set  the  boys  crazy. 
I have  carried  one  for  years,  but  mine 
cost  me  $2.00.  It  is  a big,  heavy  farm 
size  jack  knife,  6J/2  inches  long,  when 
open,  with  a highly  tempered  blade  that 
can  be  used  for  anything.  Then  there 
are  five  different  tools  that  fit  in  the 
other  end  of  the  pocket  knife  handle. 
The  tools  enclose  in  leather  pocket  case. 


No.  30 

Requires  no  ammunition.  Makes  a 
loud  report.  Absolutely  harmless.  Looks 
like  a real  automatic  pistol  and  sounds 
like  one.  Why  endanger  your  children’s 
lives  by  allowing  them  to  play  with  dan- 
gerous guns.  Price  30c  postpaid. 

Our  Guarantee 

We  guarantee  every  article  we  offer 
to  be  exactly  as  we  represent.  If  for 
any  reason  you  are  not  satisfied,  we 
want  you  to  return  the  merchandise  for 
exchange  or  refund. 


Cash  Price  $1.50  Postpaid 
This  phonograph  makes  very  good 
music  although  it  does  not  have  a motor 
and  has  to  be  cranked  to  produce 
music.  It  will  play  any  size  record  up 
to  the  10  inch  size.  We  call  it  the 
“Ford  Phonograph”  because  it  is  made 
mostly  of  tin  and  you  have  to  crank  it. 
Of  course  it  can’t  be  much  at  that  price 
but  it  does  make  surprisingly  good  music 
and  is  lots  of  fun  for  the  kids.  Two 
“Little  Wonder”  records  are  sent  with 
each  machine. 

Extra  Records 


We  carry  a big  stock  of  “Little  Won- 
der” records  and  can  supply  you  with 
extra  records  for  your  machine.  We  do 
not  have  a printed  list  of  selections  but 
if  you  tell  us  whether  you  want  band, 
vocal  or  instrumental  records  we  will 
try  to  fix  you  up.  We  can’t  guarantee 
to  send  the  exact  pieces  you  want,  but 
we  will  do  our  best  to  please  you. 
Price  10c  per  record.  Extra  needles 
10c  per  package.  We  can  also  sup- 
ply 7 inch  Emerson  Records.  25c 
each  postpaid.  These  Emerson  Rec- 
ords have  music  on  both  sides  and 
can  be  used  on  either  the  Ford  or 
Baby  Phonographs. 

Genuine  Cut  Glass  Ice  Tea 


Set 


Lemonade  Set  is  of  the  famous  Lotus 
ware.  We  have  a limited  supply.  The 
set  consists  of  6 pint  tumblers,  a 7% 
inch,  3J/2  pint  jug,  with  a glass  cover 
to  match.  The  jug  is  of  a low  design 
which  makes  it  handy  for  placing  in  a 
refrigerator.  This  set  is  beautifully  cut, 
artistic  and  yet  a very  dignified  pat- 
tern. We  will  gladly  refund  your  money 
if  you  are  not  entirely  satisfied.  Every 
set  is  packed  securely  in  a special  ship- 
ping carton  and  we  guarantee  safe  ar- 
rival. Weight  7 lbs.,  packed  ready  for 
shipment.  Glass  spoons  with  a glass 
hollow  handle  which  can  be  used  for  a 
straw  supplied  for  $1.50  per  doz.  extra, 

Price  per  set,  (postpaid),  $4  25. 

Extra  Glasses,  6 for  $2.10  postpaid. 


16 


FIELD’S  SEED  SENQE  FOR  N^VEMRER 


A Rea!  Christmas 


Here’s  a Chance  to  Buy  a Pho- 
nograph at  a Price  You 
Can  Afford  to  Pay. 
Offer  Expires  on  Xmas  Day 
From  the  time  you  receive  this 
Seed  Sense  until  Xmas  Day  we 
are  going  to  reduce  our  Shen ■ 
andoah  Phonograph  prices  20 
per  cent  on  all  easy  payment  or- 
ders and  an  extra  10  per  cent 
for  cash.  For  instance,  the 
Model  AX  shown  here  sells  for 
$110.00.  If  you  want  it  on  easy 
monthly  payments  and  order  at 
once  it  will  cost  you  20  per  cent 
less  or  $88.00.  If  you  pay  cash 
you  can  deduct  another  10  per 
cent  from  the  $88.00,  which  will 
make  it  $69.20.  This  discount 
applies  to  all  models  in  our  pho- 
nograph catalog,  which  we  will 
mail  to  you  upon  receipt  of  your 
request.  Our  catalog  shows  8 
beautiful  models,  ranging  at 
regular  prices  from  $65.00  to 
$150.00.  We  include  with  every 
phonograph  six  10-inch  Colum- 
bia Double  Disc  Records  and  a 
liberal  supply  of  needles. 

The  Model  AX  Shenandoah 
Phonograph  shown  is  47  inches 
high,  19  inches  wide,  and  20 
inches  deep.  Take  your  yard 
stick  and  just  measure  on  the 
wall  to  show  yourself  what  a 
wonderful  bargain  we  are  of- 
fering you.  Every  model  is 
furnished  in  either  fumed  oak, 
golden  oak  or  mahogany.  We 
invite  you  to  compare  the  richWes-  : tine,  beautiful  finish,  design,  and  value  of 
our  Shenandoah  Phonographs  with  any  other  phonograph  on  the  market  today. 
The  working  parts  of  every  Shenandoah  are  guaranteed  by  us,  and  are  standard 
parts,  which  can  be  obtained  almost  anywhere,  in  case  of  trouble.  The  sound 
chamber  is  of  violin  construction,  which  does  away  with  all  metallic  sound. 
Send  for  our  phonograph  catalog,  which  fully  describes  every  model  and  shows 
illustrations  of  each.  It’s  Free.  Send  today.  Sure,  we  will  take  your  Liberty 
Bends  on  a phonograph  and  allow  you  face  value  for  them. 


Columbia  Grafonclas 


We  carry  a very  large  and  complete 
stock  of  Columbia  Grafonolas  and  will 
be  glad  to  send  you  our  illustrated  cata- 
log and  quote  you  prices.  We  can  sup- 
ply Columbia  Grafonolas  in  any  style 
and  with  either  spring  motor  or  electric 
motor.  The  Grafonola  is  nationally  ad- 
vertised, and  they  are  sold  in  nearly 
every  town  and  city,  but  if  you  are  in 
the  market  for  one  of  them  it  will  pay 
you  to  get  our  terms  and  prices  We 
will  sell  them  on  easy  payments.  Write 
for  the  Grafonola  Catalog  today. 


Columbia  Records 

We  get  in  new  shipments  nearly 
every  day  and  send  records  to  custom- 
ers all  over  the  United  States.  We  can 
give  you  prompt  service  and  most  any 
record  you  want.  It  will  pay  you  to 
send  for  our  complete  list  of  records 
and  let  us  put  your  name  on  our  mail- 
ing list  so  you  will  receive  the  new  rec- 
ord catalogs  which  are  sent  out  every 
month. 


R.  & 1'L  Fibre  Needles 


The  use  of  B.  & H.  Fibre  Needles  will 
prolong  the  life  of  your  records.  They 
are  impregnated  with  an  oily  material 
which  acts  as  a perpetual  lubricant  and 
smoothes  and  polishes  grooves  of  your 
record  making  it  better  every  time  it  is 
played.  The  continual  use  of  these 
needles  will  make  your  records  wear 
for  years.  The  reproduction  is  much 
better  than  when  steel  needles  are  used 
as  the  fibre  needles  remove  so  much  of 
the  scratch  and  surface  noise.  These 
needles  may  be  used  over  and  over 
again,  and  when  they  wear  off  so  repro- 
duction is  not  satisfactory  they  may  be 
repointed  with  our  Wade  Fibre  Needle 
Cutter.  No  danger  of  injuring  your 
record  by  allowing  needle  to  become 
dull.  They  may  be  used  on  any  record 
made. 

Package  of  50  Needles 25c  Postpaid 

Package  of  100  Needles 50c  Postpaid 


New  Mode!  “E” 


Phonograph 


Price  Prepaid  $io.o0 
Plays  all  records — Victor,  Col- 
ombia, Emerson,  Okeli,  Edison, 
athe,  etc.  The  mere  turning  of 
he  producer  does  the  change  for 
different  kinds  of  records.  This  is 
the  best  buy  in  a low-priced  pho- 
nograph. It  has  a genuine  Artois 
Reproducer,  the  motor  is  of  the  Worm  Gear  Governor  type.  Nothing  complicated 
to  get  out  of  order.  This  phonograph  is  durably  constructed  and  finished  in  ma- 
hogany. The  tone  is  very  distinct  and  brings  out  every  sound.  If  you  want  a low 
priced  table  model  that  will  give  satisfaction  you  can’t  beat  this  one.  Sold  for 
cash  only. 


Brilliantone  Steel  Needles 


In  steel  needles  of  superior  quality  we  can  offer  nothing  better  than  the  Bril- 
liantone. They  reproduce  better  and  are  easier  on  your  records  than  any  steel 
needle  we  know  of.  We  have  them  in  three  tones,  full  tone,  loud  tone,  and  half 
tone.  Order  an  assortment  and  see  which  you  like  best.