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


EXTREMELY  HARDY 


David  CrockeH 


Delicious 


ower 


Growers  ^Importers 

SEEDS  NURSERY  STOCK 
DENVER, COLO. 


The  King  Cantaloupe 


Van  Buskirk’s  Netted  King 

The  above  picture  was  made  from  a photograph  taken  in  the  field — the  most  ex- 
quisite canteloupe  grown.  This  canteloupe  is  the  result  of  nineteen  years  painstaking 
labor;  it  was  propagated  by  Dr.  Van  Buskirk  of  Rocky  Ford,  Colorado,  being  a cross  be- 
tween a Japanese  sweet  melon  and  the  original  Rocky  Ford  cantaloupe — the  result  a 
cantaloupe  that  is  acknowledged  to  be  superior  to  any  other  grown  in  all  points  making 
up  a good  melon.  It  has  a small  seed  cavity;  an  abundance  of  delicious  sweet  meat, 
containing  more  sugar  by  test  than  any  other;  flavor  more  delicate  and  delicious  than 
any  other  melon  known;  vines  always  free  from  rust;  the  best  shipper  of  any  cantaloupe 
grown;  very  early  and  producing  more  fruit  for  a longer  period  than  any  other  type; 
produces  marketable  melons  earlier  and  later  than  has  been  possible  from  any  other 
cantaloupe.  The  netting  is  the  most  perfect  and  the  melon  is  firm  and  solid  when  ready 
for  consumption,  which  accounts  for  its  long-keeping  qualities. 

Market  gardeners  who  plant  for  marketing  purposes  should  plant  this  melon  because 
it  is  true  to  type,  early,  a heavy  yielder  and  the  fruit  commands  the  highest  market  prices. 

PRICES:  Packet,  15c;  oz.,  25c;  /8  lb.,  75c;  % lb.,  $1.50;  1 lb.,  $2.50.  Postpaid. 

Other  Melons,  see  pages  4,  48,  49. 

Money  Saving  Collections  and  Special  Offers,  see  pages  1,  38,  51,  67,  68,  79,  81,  83. 


gold  the  western  SEED  company  gold 

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SEED  THIS  IS  OUR  BLUE  LIST  SEED 

SPECIAL  PRICES 


50  pounds  at  100  pound  prices.  In  lots  of  500  pounds 
to  1000  pounds,  a reduction  of  25^  per  hundred  will  he 
allowed.  Seamless  sacks  are  charged  extra  at  65^  each. 

They  may  he  returned  anl  money  will  he  refunded. 

Per  100  Lbs.  Per  100  Lhs. 


ALFALFA 


H i gh  Alt it ud e , #1 

$44 . 00 

H i gh  A 1 1 i t ud  e , #2 

36.00 

Dry  Land , Colorado,  # 1 

45.00 

Dry  Land,  Colorado,  #2 

36.00 

Northern  Grown.  #1 

45.00 

Northern  Grown,  #2 

36. CO 

Turkestan,  True  Imported 

44.00 

Grimm* s,  Certified 

80.00 

Grimm’s,  Noncertified 

70.00 

CLOVERS 

Alsyke , 

Mountain  Grown 

57.00 

Medium  Red 

58.00 

Mammoth 

Red 

58.00 

White 

65.00 

SWEET  CLOVER 

White 

Blossom,  Unhulled 

25  „ 00 

White 

Blossom,-  Hulled 

36.00 

White 

Blossom,  Scarified 

37.00 

Yellow  Blossom,  Hulled 

33.00 

GRASSES 

Alsyke  & Timothy  Mixed 

25.00 

Mountain  Meadow  Mixture 

35  o00 

Timothy,  Fancy 

16.00 

Western  Wheat  Grass 

27.00 

Brome  Grass  (Bromus  Inermus) 

34.00 

Tall  Meadow  Oat  Grass 

36.00 

Reel  Top, Hulled 

25.00 

Red  Top,  Unhulled 

18.00 

English  Rye  Grass 

20.00 

Meadow  Fescue 

37.50 

Orchard  Grass 

32.00 

SORGHUMS,  ETC. 

Sudan  Grass 

20.00 

Johnson  Grass 

25.00 

Early  Amber  Cane 

4.50 

Early  Orange  Sorghum 

6.00 

Red  Top  Cane 

6.00 

Shr  o ck  Kaf f i r ( N ew ) 

6.00 

Kaf f i r , Dwarf  Wh i t e 

5.00 

Kaffir,  Red 

5.00 

Milo  Maize,  Crookneck  $5.00 

Milo  Maize,  dwarf,  white  4.50 

Milo  Maize,  dwarf,  yellow  4.00 

Feterita  or  Shrihar  Corn  6.00 

MILLETS 

G e r man , True  6.00 

Siberian  or  Russian  5.00 

Hog  or  Manitoba  4.50 

Japanese  6.00 

Common  5.00 

WHEAT 

Marquis  7.00 

Early  Baart  6.50 

Turkey  Red  Winter  7.00 

Defiance,  Regenerated  7. CO 

Macaroni  or  Durum  6.50 

OATS 

Swedish  Select  5.00 

N ew  Marke  t 5.50 

Kherson  or  Mountain  5.50 

Silver  Mine  5.50 

Bliss  Side  6.00 

Victory,  Genuine  6.00 

SPELTZ  or 

Spring  Emmer  6.50 

BARLEY 

Bald  or  Hulless  7.00 

Hull ess  Blue  6.00 

Oderbrucker,  (six  row)  6.00 

Beardless,  White  Hull  5.50 

California  Feed  5.00 

RYE 

Winter  (Fall)  5.50 

Spring,  True  Stock  5.00 


CORN 

VETCH 

Rich’s  Gold  Seal 

9.00 

Sand  or  Hairy 

20.00 

Golden  King 

7.00 

Spring 

15.00 

Lewis  White  Dent 

7.50 

Hartner’s  Rainbo?/  Flint 

7.50 

Minnesota  13 

7.50 

RAPE 

Northwestern  Dent 

7.50 

Dwarf  Essex 

16.00 

Pride  of  the  North 

7.50 

Swadley 

7.00 

Squaw 

7.50 

FIELD  PEAS 

Calico 

7.50 

San  Luis  Valley 

6.00 

Colorado  Yellow  Dent 

7.00 

Extra  Early  Blackeye 

13.00 

White  Australian 

7.00 

Whip-poor-will  Cow  Peas 

18.00 

Spanish  Pop  Corn 

12.50 

Canada  Field 

9.00 

White  Rice  Pop  Corn 

10.00 

New  Tom  Thumb  Pop  Corn 

20.00 

BEANS  (STOCK) 

Soja  or  Soy 

15.00 

ENSILAGE  COEN 

Ito  San  Sojas 

15.00 

Eureka 

10.00 

Kollybrook  Early  Sojas 

16.00 

Iowa  Silver  Mine 

7.50 

Improved  Learning 

7.50 

Red  Cobb 

7.00 

BEANS  (COMMERCIAL) 

Colorado  Giant  Fodder 

7.50 

Red  Kidney 

12.00 

Red  Mexican 

10.00 

Pinto 

8.00 

WESTERN  FLAX 

Broad  Windsor 

18.00 

Western  Grown 

13.00 

Navy  or  Pea 

10.00 

Tepary 

8.00 

White  Kidney 

10.00 

BUCKWHEAT 

Large  White  Marrowfat 

10.00 

Japanese 

8.00 

Silver  Hull 

8.00 

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ONION  SETS 

Yellow  Bottom  5.00 

per  Bu 

ARTICHOKES 

Red  Bottom  5.50 

tr  it 

Jerusalem 

4.00 

White  Bottom  6.00 

it  it 

These  prices  are  F.O.B.  ' 

Denver,  purchaser  to  pay 

transportation 

charges . 

However,  should  you  pre- 

fer  your  goods 

delivered 

to  your  freight  or  ex- 

press  depot,  we 

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d1 eased  to  have  you  make 

up  a list  of  your  requirements  and  we  will  quote 
you  lowest  delivered  prices. 

The  above  prices  are  for  the  best  quality  seed 
as  we  find  that  it  always  pays  to  plant  tested 
seed. 


All  prices  subject  to  change  without  notice 


ORDER  SHEET  FOR 


Gold  Seal  Seeds 


THE  BEST  THE  WORLD  PRODUCES 
Sold  Exclusively  by 


The  Western  Seed 


1421-1423-1425  Fifteenth  Street  (Near  Blake) 
Name,  


Elmer  Hartner,  President 


Ladies  will  please  put  the  prefix  Miss  or  Mrs. 


Street  Address 
Box  Number 
R.  D. 


Post  Office,  — 

County, State,. 

Express  or  Freight  Office  { fromffReo*  } - 


Please  forward  Goods  by 

State  whether  by  Parcel  Post,  Express,  Freight  (and  Route) 


Date 

AMOUNT  ENCLOSED 


P.  O.  Money  Order,  $. 
Exp.  Money  Order,  $. 
Draft  or  Check,  ■ $. 

Cash, $. 

Stamps, $. 

Total,  . . . $. 


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QUANTITY 

NAMES  OF  VEGETABLE  AND  FIELD  SEEDS 

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Something? 

For  description  see 
Catalog  pages  as  fol- 
lows: 

Page 

Alfalfa  12 

Alsyke 13 

Apple  75 

Asparagus 28-67 

Beans 27 

Beets  31  -32 

Berries  .......  76-77 

Cabbage 34-35 

Cane 10 

Cantaloupe 49 

Carrot 38-39 

Cauliflower 37 

Celery  40 

Cherries 75 

Clover 13 

Corn,  Field 20 

Corn,  Sweet 42 

Cow  Peas 25 

Cucumber 44 

Grasses 15 

Dahlias 3-79 

Flower  Seed  . . . 68-79 

Grape  77 

Kaffir  Com 10 

Lettuce 46 

Mangel  Wurzel  . . . 32 

Millet  11 

Milo  Maize 10 

Oats  18 

Onion  Seed 51 

Onion  Sets 54 

Peaches 75 

Pears 75 

Peas  55 

Pie  Plant 67 

Plants  67 

Plums  76 

Potatoes 58-59 

Radish 60-61 

Rape 26 

Shrubs 82 

Speltz  19 

Sudan  Grass  9 

Timothy 15 

Trees 75-76-82 

Tomatoes 64 

Turnips  65 


Wheat 


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QUANTITY 

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PRICE 

QUANTITY 

COLLECTIONS 

PRICE 

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AMOUNT  BROUGHT  FORWARD 

AMOUNT  BROUGHT  FORWARD 

GREAT  COLLECTION,  $1-00 
Page  1 

GARDEN  COLLECTION,  $1.50 
Page  1 

FARM  GARDEN  COLLECTION,  $3.00 

v.  . 

NASTURTIUM  COLLECTION,  25c 
Page  81 

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SWEET  PEA  COLLECTION,  25c 
Page  81 

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BRIGHT  ARRAY  COLLECTION,  25c 
Page  81 

GREAT  FOUR  SWEET  PEA,  25c. 
Page  68 

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DAHLIA  OFFER 
Page  79 

ROSE  OFFER,  $2.50 
Page  83 

VEGETABLE  PLANT  COLLECTION, 
Page  67  60c 

ROOT  CROP  COLLECTION,  70c 
Page  51 



AMOUNT  TO  CARRY  FORWARD 



AMOUNT  TO  CARRY  FORWARD 

ORDER  FOR  FLOWER  SEEDS 


ORDER  FOR  NURSERY  STOCK,  ROOTS,  PLANTS 


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GOLD  SEAL  SEEDS-THE  BEST  THE  WORLD  PRODUCES 


THE  WESTERN  SEED  COMPANY 

Elmer  Hartner,  President 

1421-1423-1425  FIFTEENTH  STREET,  near  Blake 

Denver,  Colorado 


Gentlemen: — Without  obligating  myself  in  any  way,  please  quote  me  your  best  delivered  price  on  the  seeds  named  below. 


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In  every  business  or  enterprise  it  is  just  as  important  to  buy  right  as  it  is  to  sell  to  ad- 
vantage. Every  business  man  must  know  what  the  article  he  intends  to  purchase  will  cost 
delivered  at  his  store.  Successful  farmers  today  are  those  who  figure  close  and  know  values 
well.  The  real  basis  of  comparison  of  prices  is  the  total  cost  of  an  article,  delivered,  ready 
for  use.  The  same  rates  do  not  apply  on  all  seeds,  but  we  are  able  to  secure  the  right  ones 
and  oftentimes  can  affect  a saving  on  the  freight,  thus  reducing  your  cost. 

Let  us  submit  delivered  prices  early  while  they  are  low.  If  found  satisfactory,  order  at 
once  with  a small  deposit.  Your  order  will  be  filled,  stored  and  shipped  when  you  want  it. 
You  will  thus  save  money,  be  assured  of  the  seed  and  help  us  to  give  you  better  service  in  the 
rush  season.  Make  up  your  list  now  and  avoid  disappointment. 


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ChaaioI  Na^iao  ■ We  sha11  esteem  ^ a Sreat  favor  if  you  will  give  us  in  the  spaces  below  the  Names  and  Addresses  of 

dpCCIcll  I^IOllOw  ■ any  Growers  who  may  need  seed  among  your  acquaintances.  We  wish  to  send  them  our  Catalogue. 


NAME 


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GOLD  SEAL  SEED  (FROM  THE  TOP  OF  THE  WORLD)  EXTREMELY  HARDY 


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These  collections  of  seed,  which  we  offer  at  half  price,  include  only  the  best  varieties  of  their  kind  and 
represent  many  high-priced  novelties.  The  only  cheap  item  about  them  is  the  price.  It  is  possible  for  us  to 
sell  these  collections  at  this  price  for  two  reasons,  we  get  them  ready  before  the  spring  rush  opens,  when  our 
time  is  less  valuable;  second,  in  making  this  offer,  it  helps  us  get  acquainted  with  many  new  buyers. 

Our  Great  $1.00  Collection 

Thirty  Full  Sized  Packages,  which  sell  at  5c  and  10c  each,  for  $1.00 

HALF  PRICE 


Beans,  Golden  Wax 

Beans,  Shippers  Green 

Beets,  Detroit  Dark  Red 

Cabbage,  Early  Wakefield 

Cabbage,  Late  Holland 

Cantaloupe,  Rocky  Ford 

Carrot,  Chantenay 

Carrot,  Oxheart 

Corn,  Early  Evergreen 

Corn,  Howling  Mob  (New  strain) 


Cucumber,  Long  Green 
Lettuce,  Grand  Rapids 
Lettuce,  Prizehead 
Lettuce,  Big  Boston  (Head) 
Morning  Glory,  Finest  Mixed 
Nasturtium,  Dwarf  (finest  mixed) 
Onions,  Yellow  Globe  Danvers 
Onion,  Red  Globe 

Oyster  Plant,  Mam  Sandwich  Island 
Parsnip,  Hollow  Crown 


Peas,  American  Wonder 
Pumpkin,  Small  Sugar 
Radish,  Early  Long  Scarlet 
Radish,  White  Tip  Scarlet 
Squash,  The  Hubbard 
Squash,  White  Bush  Scalloped 
Sweet  Peas,  Spencer  Mixed 
Tomato,  Livingston  Beauty 
Turnip,  Snowball 
Watermelon,  Rocky  Ford 


WE  WILL  SEND  YOU  ANY  SIX  OF  THE  ABOVE  VARIETIES  FOR  25c,  POSTPAID. 


Garden  Seed  Collection,  $1.50 

Below  we  have  made  up  a collection  of  Garden  Seeds  which  is  very  valuable,  especially  for  beginners 


y2  oz.  Early  Beets 
% oz.  Late  Beets 
1 oz.  Late  Radish,  Long 

1 oz.  Early  Radish,  Round 
% oz.  Onion,  Yellow 

y2  oz.  Carrot 
% oz.  Parsnip 

2 oz.  Pop  Corn 

2 oz.  Early  Sweet  Corn 


y2  oz.  Early  Squash 
14  oz.  Late  Squash 
% oz.  Pumpkin 

1 pkg.  Tomato 

2 oz.  Early  Peas 
2 oz.  Late  Peas 

2 oz.  Wax  Beans 
2 oz.  Green  Podded  Beans 
1 pkt.  Musk  Melon 


1 oz.  Lettuce 
1 pkt.  Cucumber 
1 pkt.  Watermelon 
1 pkt.  Turnip 
1 pkt.  Early  Cabbage 

1 pkt.  Late  Cabbage 

2 oz.  Pole  Beans 
1/3  oz.  Salsify 


This  collection  at  regular  price  amounts  to  $2.50.  We  will  send  it  postpaid  for 


$1.50 


NOTICE — As  these  collections  are  already  put  up  we  cannot  change  any  of  the  varieties. 


Farm  Garden  Collection  $3.00 


This  is  a time  saving  and  money  saving  collectiou  for  farmers  and  ranchers  who  raise  considerable  veg- 
etables for  the  farm  kitchen. 


14 -lb.  Egyptian  Beet $ .35 

14 -lb.  White  Egg  Turnip 35 

%- lb.  Carentan  Carrot 35 

%-lb.  Yellow  Danvers  Onion..  .75 

1-lb.  Alaska  Peas 40 


1-lb.  Late  Stratagem  Peas.  . . .45 

1-lb  Golden  Wax  Beans 30 

y2- lb.  Early  Sweet  Corn 20 

% -lb.  Late  Evergreen  Corn...'  .20 

%-lb.  Round  Radish  15 


14 -lb.  Long  Radish  15 

H-lb.  Grand  Rapids  Lettuce..  .50 
14  -lb.  Kleekley  Sweet  Water-  s 

Melon  35  | 

% -lb.  Rocky  Ford  Cantaloupe.  .35  1 
2 qt.  Yellow  Onion  Sets 50  j 


THE  ABOVE  COLLECTION  FOR  $3.00,  REGULAR  PRICE  $5.35. 


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WHY  YOU  SHOULD  PLANT  A GARDEN 

Good  health  and  happiness  are  two  of  the  main  features  of  a long  and  enjoyable  life.  They  work  to- 
gether so  closely  that  one  is  really  dependent  on  the  other.  In  the  majority  of  instances,  a happy  person  is 
a healthy  person  and  those  who  have  good  health  are  usually  happy.  The  possession  of  both  of  these 
attributes  is  largely  dependent  on  what  we  eat. 

According  to  doctors  and  scientists,  most  people  eat  too  much  meat  and  other  fat  producing  foods  and 
they  all  agree  that  vegetables  and  fruits — especially  fresh  vegetables — are  the  most  healthful  foods  that 
we  can  eat.  Besides;  with  eggs  at  $1.00  per  dozen;  meats  exceptionally  high;  and  prices  on  fruits  and  veg- 
etables, when  you  go  to  buy  them,  almost  prohibitive;  what  better  way  can  you  get  to  fight  the  present 
high  cost  of  living  than  by  raising  your  own  vegetables,  to  take  the  place  of  those  high  priced  foods, -at  a 
great  saving  to  you — the  consumer. 

These  recommendations  and  conditions  are  rapidly  making  vegetables  more  prominent  on  the  American 
table.  The  many  new  and  palateable  ways  of  preparation  and  the  many  new  varieties  make  them  more  of  a 
necessity  and  a staple  article  of  food  each  day. 

There  is  nothing  that  appeals  to  and  satisfies  the  appetite  so  much  as  fresh,  crisp  vegetables:  those 
that  come  direct  from  your  garden  to  the  table  or  cooking  utensil.  All  of  the  rich,  native  flavor,  peculiar 
to  the  individual  variety,  is  there — because  the  vegetables  have  not  become  wilted  or  spoiled  thru  lying 
around  or  by  promiscuous  handling. 

What  nicer  sight  can  one  imagine  than  a trim,  thrifty,  little  garden  patch.  How  it  does  add  to  the 
neatness  of  your  home — be  that  home  a modest  dwelling  or  a pretentious  mansion.  It  reflects  on  your 
standing  in  the  community  and  imparts  a well  to  do  air  to  your  home  which  is  greatly  enhanced  by  a neat 

lawn,  a few  well  selected  trees  and  pretty  flowers.  You  will  take  pride  in  a well  kept  home  place.  There  is 

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nothing  that  affords  more  pleasure  to  the  women  and  children  than  flowers  and  trees,  and  a handy  veg- 
etable garden  near  the  kitchen  door  is  an  invaluable  help  to  the  housewife  in  preparing  meals. 

A garden,  then,  promotes  health,  increases  prosperity,  satisfies  the  appetite,  improves  and  beautifies 
the  home  surroundings  and  adds  to  the  pleasures  of  life.  All  of  which  are  surer  of  being  obtained  if  you 
plant  “GOLD  SEAL”  Seeds. 

THE  BEST  THE  WORLD  PRODUCES 

“GOLD  SEAL”  is  not  merely  a name  or  symbol  created  by  unscrupulous  advertising,  but  it  represents  a 
real  standard  of  quality,  the  result  of  years  of  ceaseless  endeavor  on  our  part  to  give  you  real  value  for  your 
money,  time  and  labor.  Our  “GOLD  SEAL”  brand  is  used  only  on  seeds  that  have  been  carefully  tested.  The 
best  proof  is  our  Market  Gardener  Trade.  This  is  a class  of  people  who  know  seed  and  know  what  seed 
should  produce.  Their  judgment  is  most  severe  and  we  feel  pleased  that  our  seeds  and  service  have  met 
with  their  approval. 

“FROM  THE  TOP  OF  THE  WORLD” 

Extremely  Hardy 

Plant  life  in  the  West  attains  great  hardiness  and  vigor,  consequently  seeds  produced  in  the  West  are 
of  stronger  vitality,  productiveness  and  germination  than  those  grown  under  less  favorable  conditions. 

INCREASED  SPACE — BETTER  SERVICE 

Last  year  our  business  increased  so  much  that  we  were  crowded  for  room.  This  resulted  in  some  de- 
lays in  getting  out  orders.  Realizing  that  service  is  next  to  quality  and  to  avoid  delays  as  much  as  possible 
this  year,  we  have  increased  our  warehouse  capacity  by  purchasing  what  is  known  as  the  Hamburger 
Building,  1514  Blake  St.,  adjoining  the  rear  of  our  retail  store.  This  building  is  three  stories  with  base- 
ment and  will  be  our  wholesale  department.  Our  retail  store  has  not  been  changed  from  1421-25  15th  St. 


GOLD  SEAL  SEED  (FROM  TH.E  TOP  OF  THE  WORLD)  EXTREMELY*  HARDY 


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Novelties 


Early  Bird  Tomato 

Now  the  best  known  early  tomato  on  the  Denver  and  ad- 
joining markets  and  is  being  used  by  several  of  the  leading 
canners  of  the  West.  Space  limits  us  from  publishing  numerous 
words  of  praise  received  each  year  from  market  gardeners  and 
others  that  are  planting  this  wonderful  early  tomato.  Always 
the  first  to  appear  on  the  market,  and  in  a year  of  tomato 
blight  it  will  show  a great  advantage  over  the  late  varieties 
on  account  of  its  earliness  as  it  will  form  fruit  before  the  plant 
is  affect^i. 

EARLY  BIRD — This  new,  extra  early,  wonderful  tomato 
came  to  our  notice  five  years  ago,  and  we  offered  it  as  a 
novelty  on  account  of  its  merits.  It  is  now  the  leading  early 
tomato. 

The  Early  Bird  is  both  earlier  and  superior  to  the  June 
Pink  or  Earliest  Pink,  and  its  color  is  red,  not  pink  or  off- 
color, like  other  early  varieties.  Market  gardeners  who  are 
looking  for  something  early,  of  good  even  size  and  a heavy 
bearer,  should  not  overlook  this  wonderful  tomato.  It  is  ex- 
tremely early,  of  dwarf  habit,  bears  large  fruit,  and  a heavy 
producer  of  good  colored  tomatoes — what  more  do  you  want? 

The  Denver  market  is  very  partial  to  what  is  known  as  a 
purple  tomato,  such  as  the  Beauty,  regardless  of  quality.  The 
Early  Bird  is  not  a purple,  but  a red  tomato,  but  nevertheless 
where  once  tried  the  Early  Bird  will  outsell  the  Beauty.  Pkt.» 


Hartner’s  Early  Bird 


10c;  oss.,  30c;  % lb.,  $1.00 ; 1 lb.,  $3.75.  Postpaid. 


NOVELTY  DAHLIAS  OF  UNUSUAL  MERIT  [ POSTPAID 


LAURA  BARNES — Beyond  question  one  of 
the  grandest  peony  dahlias  ever  introduced.  Only 
words  of  praise  have  come  from  those  who 
grew  the  variety  last  season.  The  immense 
orange  red  flowers  are  pleasing  to  all.  It  is 
today  one  of  the  most  popular  dahlias  grown. 
Attains  a height  of  6 feet.  An  early  and  free 
bloomer.  50c  each;  $5.00  per  dozen. 

DELICE — (Dec) — Color  a glowing  rosy-pink 
of  perfect  form,  stout  stiff  stems,  which  holds 
the  flowers  well  above  the  foliage.  A wonderful 
cut  flower  variety.  20c  each;  $2.00  per  dozen. 

BERCII  VAN  HEBMSTEDE — (Dec) — An  ex- 
tra fine  dahlia  of  large  size,  fine  form,  an  early 
and  profuse  bloomer.  Color  clear  rich  yellow. 

20c  each;  $2.00  per  dozen. 

SNOWDON — (Cactus) — The  best  white  cac- 
tus dahlia  in  cultivation.  Color  pure  white, 
flowers  large  on  good  stems.  25c  each;  $2.50  per 
dozen. 

L.  G.  MANITOU — (Dec) — An  immense  flower. 
Color,  purple  streaked  and  mottled  with  crim- 
son. 20e  each;  $2.00  per  dozen. 

W.  W.  RAWSON — (Show) — Fine  large  flow- 
er on  long  stems.  Color  white  overlaid  with 
delicate  lavender.  20e  each;  $2.00  per  dozen. 

MRS.  II.  J.  JONES — (Cactus) — Large  dahlia 
with  long  claw-like  petals  curving  forward. 
Color,  bright  vivid  red,  tipped  and  edged  with 
pure  white,  sometimes  solid  red.  25c  each;  $2.50 
per  dozen. 

GOLDEN  GATE — (Cactus) — Very  large  cac- 
tus of  a deep  golden  yellow  suffused  and  shaded 
fawn.  25c  each;  $2.50  per  dozen. 

THE  ROSE — (Show) — A very  large  dahlia 
held  erect  on  long  stiff  stems.  Color  similar  to 
the  American  Beauty  rose.  25e  each;  $2.50  per 
dozen. 


RIESE  VON  STUTTGART — (Dec) — A gigan- 
tic flower.  Deep  purple  red,  very  attractive.  Bo-  Laura  Barnes  (New) 

bust  in  habit.  25c  each;  $2.50  per  dozen.  NOTE — Special  low  price  this  year;  last  year’s  price  was  $1.20  each. 

PAINTED  LADY — (Peony-Flowered) — Flowers  very  large,  held  erect  on  long  stiff  stems.  Color,  lavender-pink 

25c  each;  $2.50  per  dozen. 


RONOLA  PIZZANI — (Peony-Flowered) — A profuse  bloomer.  Good  stems.  Flowers  beautiful  buff  color.  20c  each;. 
$2.00  per  dozen. 


HORTULANUS  WITTE’ — (Dec) — Large  pure  white  flowers  on  long  stiff  stems.  20e  each;  $2.00  per  dozen. 

RUTH  FORBES — (Cactus) — Flowers  plum  color.  A late  bloomer  on  good  stems.  25c  each;  $2.50  per  dozen. 

CORONA.  (The  Carnation  Dahlia.)  A miniature  decorative  form,  fully  double  and  of  purest  white.  Its  wonder- 
ful freedom  of  bloom,  pure  color  and  chaste  form  places  it  at  once  at  the  head  of  the  list  as  a florist’s  flower.  At  a 
little  distance  it  would  be  pronounced  a carnation,  which  it  resembles  both  in  size  and  form.  25c  each;  $2.50  per  doz. 

LOVLINESS.  (Decorative.)  Another  excellent  cutting  variety.  Blooms  freely  and  keeps  well.  Color,  soft,  clear 
pink.  A little  lighter  than  the  popular  Delice,  but  fully  its  equal.  25c  each;  $2.50  per  doz. 

MOONBEAM.  (Decorative.)  An  immense  flower,  borne  on  excellent  stems.  Color,  clear  canary  yellow.  One  of 
the  best  of  the  light  yellows.  Plant  a sturdy  grower.  Blooms  very  freely  and  an  excellent  keeper  when  cut.  25c 
each;  $2.50  per  doz. 


4 


THE  WESTERN  SEED  COM  PANY,  DENVER,  COLORADO 


OUR  SEED  IS 
FROM  SELECTED 
SWEET  MELONS 


NOVELTIES— Continued 


IF  YOU  LIKE 
MELONS 
TRY  THIS  ONE 


HONEY  DEW 

(By  Par  the  Sweetest  Vegetable  Grown) 

Honey  Dew  is  of  the  melon  family  and  was  propa- 
gated and  introduced  in  this  country  by  Mr.  Gauger 
of  Rocky  Ford,  Colorado,  in  1915.  Never  before  has 
there  been  a vegetable  or  melon  introduced  that  re- 
ceived the  welcome  and  popularity  the  Honey  Dew 
has.  The  fruit  when  ripe  is  truly  the  sweetest,  juici- 
est, most  delicious  and  palatable  of  any  melon  or 
cantaloupe  obtainable. 

The  Honey  Dew  very  seldom  ripens  on  the  vine, 
but  is  harvested  before  frost  and  stored  away  from 
danger  of  freezing,  and  then,  like  the  banana  or  a 
green  tomato,  it  will  gradually  ripen.  The  vine  is  very 
vigorous  and  seldom  affected  by  rust.  Produces  6 
to  10  melons  of  uniform  size.  As  shown  by  the  cut, 
Its  shape  is  almost  round;  has  a very  smooth  golden 
yellow  surface,  but  turns  to  dull  cream  when  ripe. 
The  flesh  is  green  with  a texture  like  a Bartlett 
Pear,  but  as  sweet  as  honey.  It  is  an  excellent  keeper. 
Give  it  a trial  and  you  will  have  melons  on  your  table 
or  for  the  market  until  Christmas. 

Prices  Pkt.,  5c;  large  pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20e;  ^ lb.,  60c 
3b.,  $2.00.  Postpaid. 


Honey  Dew 


GOLDEN  QUEEN  MUSKMELON 


(The  Most  Delicious  of  All  Melons) 

This  wonderful  muskmelon  combines  all 
the  good  qualities  of  the  Netted  Gem, 
Osage,  Rocky  Ford,  Burrels  Gem,  etc.,  and 
is  considered  the  earliest  muskmelon  under 
cultivation.  In  shape  it  resembles  the  old- 
time  muskmelon,  having  heavy  ribs  and 
thickly  netted.  The  flesh  is  of  the  richest 
Golden  Orange  color,  1%  inches  thick, 
being  much  sweeter  than  the  sweetest 
Rocky  Ford. 

GOLDEN  QUEEN  is  the  Queen  of  the 
golden  meated  melons  of  Colorado,  but 
owing  to  the  thick  meat  and  thin  rind  it  is 
not  to  be  classed  as  a good  shipper  or 
keeper  but  has  been  known  to  stand  up 
well  for  6 to  8 days.  As  a table  melon 
the  Golden  Queen  heads  the  list,  for  it 
is  the  most  delicious,  sweetest  and  juciest 
of  them  all. 

Market  gardeners  will  find  that  where 
once  tried  this  melon  will  outsell  any 
other  variety,  and  the  trade  will  de- 
mand it. 

When  you  are  making  up  your  seed  or- 
der for  the  home  garden  don’t  forget  to 
include  Golden  Queen. 

Golden  Queen  will  yield  more  than  th« 
Rocky  Ford.  The  fruit  is  of  large,  uni- 
form size;  no  small  unmarketable  melons. 

Pkt.  10c;  1 oz.,  40c;  *4  lb.,  $1.00.  Post- 
paid. 


FOR  OTHER  VARIETIES  OF  MELONS 


Golden  Queen 


SEE  PAGE  48. 


MADRID  ONION 

THE  WONDER  OF  THE  AGE 

(The  largest  yellow  Onion  in  the  world — originated  in  Spain) 

THE  MADRID  is  a much  larger  onion  than  the  Giant  Gibraltar,  and  compared  with  the  above,  in- 
stead of  being  flat,  it  is  more  round.  Its  skin  is  yellow,  has  snowy  white  meat,  of  mild  flavor,  very  crisp 
and  tender.  This  onion  can  be  used  for  the  table  at  any  time  during  its  growing  period  after  the  bulb 
has  formed.  One  does  not  have  to  wait  until  this  onion  is  matured  before  eating.  To  grow  successfully 
raise  your  plants  in  hot  bed  or  in  a box  in  the  house  and  transplant  in  the  early  spring  to  the  field  on 
rich  ground.  You  will  be  surprised  at  the  enormous  onions  you  can  grow.  Postpaid.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  65c; 
*4  lb.,  $2.00;  y2  lb.,  $3.50;  1 lb.,  $6.00.  Plants,  $1.00  per  100. 


GOLD  SEAL  SEED  (FROM  THE  TOP  OF  THE  WORLD)  EXTREMELY  HARDY 


6 


NOVELTIES-Continued 


Stockholm  Hartner’s  Early 

Rutabaga  Market  Pea 


(Turnip) 


The  Newest  and  Most  Per- 
fect Rutabaga  Grown. 

A distinct  and  perfect 
type  of  the  purple  top  yel- 
low-fleshed Swedish  Ruta- 
baga that  is  not  inclined  to 
run  any  thick  necks  or 
long  roots.  When  full 
grown  and  ready  for  the 
market  the  roots  are  round 
and  smooth,  averaging 
from  4 to  6 pounds  apiece. 
The  meat  is  sweet  and  ten- 
der and  is  also  relished  by 
all  kinds  of  stock.  Each 
year  finds  many  acres  of 
Rutabagas  planted  in  our 
mountains  for  stock  feeds. 
On  account  of  the  heavy 
yielding  power  of  the 
Stockholm  Rutabaga  we 
recommend  it  in  preference 
to  any  other  sort,  either 
for  market  or  for  stock 
where  a turnip  is  wanted. 
Our  seed  comes  direct  from 
Sweden,  the  home  of  the 
Rutabaga.  Postpaid.  Pkt., 
5c;  oz.,  10c;  y»  lb.,  $5c;  lb., 
SI. 50. 


Stockholm 


A wonderful  extra  early  va- 
riety that  possesses  the  good 
qualities  of  the  early  wrinkled 
sorts. 

A wonderful,  extra  early,  large 
podded  pea.  Hartner’s  Early 
Market  is  an  earlier  pea  than  the 
Gradus,  altho  the  pods  are  about 
the  same  size  but  they  are 
plumper  and  better  filled  than 
those  of  the  Gradus  variety.  The 
vines  grow  51  inches  high.  It  is 
also  earlier  than  the  American 
Wonder  and  pods  larger. 

The  most  money  is  made  from 
the  large,  early  peas.  As  is  gen- 
erally known,  the  Alaska  is  the 
earliest  of  all  peas,  but  the  pods 
are  so  small  that  they  are  not 
so  desirable  or  profitable  as  the 
later  varieties  such  as  the  Gra- 
dus and  Laxtonian.  But  the 
Early  Market  is  the’  money 
maker  for  the  market  gardener. 
As  it  is  a smooth  pea  it  can 
planted  earlier  than  any  of  the 
wrinkled  varieties. 

As  our  supply  of  this  wonder- 
ful pea  is  limited  we  advise  buy- 
ing early.  If  you  want  large 
podded  peas  for  the  market  be- 
fore your  neighbor  you  must 
plant  Early  Market.  If  you 
want  to  increase  your  profits 
plant  Early  Market.  Postpaid — 
Pkt.,  5c;  large  pkt.,  10c;  % lb., 
25c;  1 lb.,  40c;  5 lbs..  $1.75;  10  lbs., 
$3.25.  If  by  express,  mail  or 
freight,  at  purchaser’s  expense, 
5c  per  pound  less. 


Early  Market 


Imperial  Cucumber 


IMPERIAL, 

CUCUMBER 

A 

MONEY  MAKER 
FOR 

MARKET 

GARDENERS 


FOR 

OTHER 

CUCUMBER* 

SEE 

PAGE  44 


Imperial  Cucumber 


IMPERIAL  CUCUMBER — We  have  listed  this  cucumber  among  the  specialties  for  a number  of  years,  so  by  thi* 
time  it  must  be  well  known  to  all  planters  who  have  received  our  catalog.  But  it  is  such  a wonderful  cucumber, 
being  so  far  ahead  of  all  other  varieties,  that  it  deserves  a space  among  our  specialties. 

IMPERIAL  CU CUMBER — Another  strictly  “Gold  Seal’’  product  that  has  attained  the  highest  favor  among  the 
most  critical  cucumber  growers  in  the  country,  and  has  taken  the  place  of  such  valuable  varieties  as  the  Davie 
Perfect,  Fordhook  Famous,  Long  Green,  White  Spine,  etc.,  among  the  market  gardeners,  because  it  is  more  prolific, 
of  better  color  and  more  uniform  in  size,  averaging  from  10  to  14  inches  in  length.  They  are  always  straight  and 
free  from  crippled  or  little  necks,  withstands  blight  better  and  has  practically  no  seed  chamber,  but  is  composed  of 
almost  solid  white  firm  flesh  that  is  most  delicious  in  flavor. 

At  the  Arkansas  Valley  Fair,  held  at  Rocky  Ford,  the  Imperial  Cucumber  was  awarded  first  place  as  a slicing 
cucumber,  and  to  win  at  this  fair  a cucumber  must  be  almost  perfect.  On  account  of  its  good  merits  we  have  given 
it  space  again  this  year  at  the  front  of  our  catalog. 

Postpaid:  Pkt.,  5c;  large  pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  *4  lb.,  65c;  1 lb.,  $1.50. 


6 


THE  WESTERN  SEED  COMPANY,  DENVER,  COLORADO 


BUY 

NO 

OTHER 


Evergreen  Hollander  Cabbage 

ORIGINAL  STRAIN 

Sold  Only  in  Sealed  Packages  g 

COLORADO’S  MOST  POPULAR  LATE  SHORT  STEM  CABBAGE 


PLANT 

NO 

OTHER 


After  the  European  trouble  started,  shipments  of  seeds  from  overseas  gradually  became  less  and 
less,  until  they  finally  stopped  altogether.  Our  stock  of  DANISH-GROWN  EVERGREEN  HOLLANDER 
CABBAGE  seed  was  very  low,  and,  on  account  of  this  interruption,  we  found  it  impossible  to  get  more 
of  this  seed.  Knowing  exactly  what  this  strain  was  and 
the  wonderful  yields  of  fine  quality  heads  it  would  pro- 
duce, we  were,  and  have  remained,  unwilling  to  attempt 
to  offer  any  substitution  under  the  name  of  our  EVER- 
GREEN HOLLANDER  CABBAGE.  But  this  year  you  can 
get  seed  of  the  original  strain  from  us.  A shipment  is 
now  afloat.  The  price  is  less  than  last  year. 

Our  experience,  as  shippers  of  cabbage  and  vege- 
tables, is  that  our  Evergreen  Short  Stem  Hollander  Cab- 
bage has  no  equal,  and  as  we  handle  thousands  of  tons 
annually,  our  word  may  be  relied  upon.  Evergreen  Hol- 
lander excels  in  quality — the  heads  are  uniform,  solid, 
heavy  and  crisp.  It  will  equal  and  outyield  all  other 
varieties  under  similar  conditions.  The  instance  has 
been  known  where  twenty  tons  per  acre  was  secured 
from  good,  strong  ground  with  proper  attention  and  han- 
dling. It  has  wonderful  keeping  qualities,  and  conse- 
quently is  much  sought  after  by  carlot  shippers.  The 
rich,  green  color  of  the  heads  is  retained  as  long  as  they 
exist.  We  have  seen  Evergreen  Hollander  taken  out  of 
pits  as  late  as  March  5th  and  the  heads  were  as  green  as 
when  buried. 

EVERGREEN  HOLLANDER  CABBAGE  is  our  own 
origination  and  we  control  the  strain.  It  can  only  be 
secured  from  us  and  then  only  in  sealed  packages  bear- 
ing our  Gold  Seal  trademark.  If  you  buy  this  seed  from 
us,  and  with  proper  care  and  attention,  do  not  raise  the 
finest  crop  of  Hollander  Cabbage  you  ever  grew,  we  will 
refund  your  money.  You  cannot  get  the  genuine  strain 
except  in  Gold  Seal  packages.  Postpaid:  Pkt.,  15c;  oz., 

80c;  % lb.,  82.50;  % lb.,  83.75;  1 lb.,  87.00. 


Evergreen  Hollander 


For  other  varieties  of  Cabbage,  see  pages  34,  35,  36,  37. 


JOHN  BAER 

The  Largest  Early  Tomato  Grown 

JOHN  BAER — In  the  past  few  seasons  this  tomato  has  become  so 
popular  with  tomato  growers  and  tomato  shippers  that  we 
think  it  should  be  given  a fair  trial  this  year  in  every  garden. 

The  JOHN  BAER  tomato  is  the  largest  extra  early  toma- 
to grown.  It  is  a very  vigorous  grower  and  sets  its  blossoms 
quicker  than  any  of  the  early  sorts.  It  does  not  make  long 
vines,  but  covers  the  short  stalky  vines  with  an  abundance 
of  large  size,  globular,  smooth  and  uniform  tomatoes  that 
ripen  quick  and  are  ready  for  the  market  one  week  earlier 
than  the  Earliana.  The  color  is  a beautiful  bright  scarlet. 
The  fruit  is  coreless  and  has  a delicious,  sweet  flavor,  being 
very  solid  and  meaty.  It  often  has  from  eight  to  ten  large, 
perfect  tomatoes  in  one  cluster.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  30c;  % lb., 
81.00;  1 lb.,  83.50.  Prepaid. 


.John  Baer 


Early  Western  Lima  Beans 

On  account  of  climatic  conditions  Lima  Beans,  both  the  pole  and  bush  varieties,  are  not  a very  successful 
crop  in  this  section.  Our  seasons  are  too  short. 

This  year  we  are  introducing  a new  Lima.  It  is  much  earlier  than  the  other  sorts,  and  is  especially  adapted 
to  our  Western  country.  It  is  a heavy  cropper  and  a vigorous  grower.  Price:  Large  pkt.,  10c;  % lb.,  15c;  ya  lb.. 
25c;  1 lb.,  40c;  2 lbs.,  75c;  5 lbs.,  81.60;  10  lbs.,  $2.90.  Postpaid. 


GOLD  SEAL  SEED  (FROM  THE  TOP  OF  TKE  WORLD)  EXTREMELY  HARDY 


7 


Hartner’s  Extra  Early 
Pearl  • 

THE  EARLIEST  SWEET  CORN  IN  CULTIVATION 

There  is  no  other  vegetable  that  is  awaited  with  so 
much  eagerness  as  the  first  Sweet  Corn,  but  the  great 
disadvantage  with  our  first  roasting  ears  is,  they  are 
either  of  very  small  size  or  they  are  not  of  a sweet  flavor. 

HARTNER’S  PEARL  is  an  extremely  early  variety 
of  corn  that  has  been  thoroughly  acclimated  to  our  cli- 
mate and  will  continue  to  grow  throughout  the  early 
cold  spring  days  when  other  varieties  usually  become 
stunted.  Several  experiments  on  different  soils  the  past 
season  proved  the  Early  Pearl  to  be  from  5 to  10  days 
earlier  than  any  other  variety  of  early  corn.  Besides 
being  extremely  early  it  produces  good  sized  ears  with 
S to  10  rows  of  exceptionally  fine  Pearly  Sweet  Corn.  It 
is  superior  to  all  other  varieties  of  early  corn  for  it 
withstands  light  frost  and  can  be  planted  early  in  the 
spring  and  will,  from  the  day  of  germination,  rush  for- 
ward to  meet  the  early  demand  for  sweet  green  corn. 
It  is  a fine  early  corn  for  the  garden  and  a money  maker 
for  the  market  gardeners.  Postpaid:  Pkt.,  5c;  2 ozs,,  10c; 
lb.,  35c;  5 lbs.,  $1.50;  10  lbs.,  $2.75. 


f Hartner’s  Early  Pearl 


Everbearing  Strawberry 

FOR  OTHER  VARIETIES  SEE  PAGE  80. 

For  the  last  few  years  you  no  doubt  have  heard  about 
this  wonderful  Strawberry  the  same  as  we  have,  but  we 
never  put  much  faith  in  what  we  heard  until  five  years 
ago,  when  we  took  special  interest  in  this  berry.  And 
we  are  satisfied  that  it  was  just  as  represented,  for  it 
started  in  June  and  was  still  bearing  when  the  severe 
freezes  destroyed  the  leaves. 

For  best  results  the  early  blossoms,  which  appear  in 
May  and  June,  should  be  picked  off.  This  practice  in- 
sures a good  production  in  September  and  October  when 
the  markets  are  bare  of  strawberries. 

The  fruit  resembles  the  Senator  Dunlap  in  appear- 
ance and  size  and  is  just  as  red,  juicy  and  as  good  a fla- 
vor as  any  strawberry  produced.  It  is  unlike  other  va- 
rieties as  it  starts  to  bear  the  same  season  you  set  it 
out,  providing,  however,  that  you  give  it  a fairly  good 
piece  of  strong  ground  with  a little  cultivation,  and  keep 
them  free  from  weeds.  Don’t  pick  or  trim  off  any  of  the 
runners  or  shoots,  just  allow  them  to  run  and  bloom 
all  they  want. 

There  are  several  varieties  of  Everbearing  Straw- 
berries. We  can  supply  varieties  as  follows:  Progressive 
Superb  and  Americus.  We  especially  recommend  the 
Progressive,  and  we  have  an  extra  fine  lot  of  plants  of 
this  variety  that  are  acclimated  to  our  Western  country. 

Get  your  order  in  early.  Shipments  will  be  made  at 
any  date  you  desire.  Have  your  ground  ready  and  we 
will  forward  the  plants  so  you  will  receive  them  in  nice 
fresh  condition,  well  packed. 

Price:  1 doz,.  . 25c;  50  plants,  $1.00;  100  plants,  $1.50; 
1,000  plants,  $12.00.  Postpaid  or  Prepaid  Express. 


Everbearing  Strawberry  (Progressive) 


St.  Regis  Everbearing  Raspberry 

This  wonderful  raspberry  marks  a new  era  with  this 
popular  fruit.  It  is  the  most  valuable  introduction  of  the 
century  in  the  fruit  line.  It  bears  continuously  from  Julj 
until  late  in  October.  Every  garden  should  have  this 
fruit  for  it  is  as  hardy  and  easily  grown  as  any  rasp- 
berry. • It  produces  large,  lucious,  sweet,  red  berries  ox 
the  very  best  quality  and  finest  flavor.  The  plant  is  pei 
t'ectly  hardy  and  a vigorous  grower. 

Postpaid  or  prepaid  express — 25c  each;  $1.75  per  doz.; 
$5.00  per  100. 

Not  prepaid — 20c  each;  $1.50  per  doz.;  $4.50  per  100. 


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THE  WESTERN  SEED  COMPANY,  DENVER,  COLORADO 


This  is  one  of  the  finest  peas  that  can  be 
grown.  The  vines  are  dwarf,  do  not  require 
support  of  poles  or  trellises.  It  is  ready  for 
gathering  as  early  as  the  Gradus.  Has  a true 
marrow-fat  flavor.  The  pods  are  very  large,  if 
anything  larger  than  the  Gradus,  and  better 
filled.  Vines  grow  about  19  inches  high.  The 
halum  is  covered  from  top  to  bottom  with  even 
sized  pods.  It  is  wonderfully  hardy  and  a vig- 
orous grower.  Pods  and  vines  are  of  a rich, 
healthy  green. 


LAXTONIAN  PEAS 


NOVELTIES-Continued 
Bantam  Evergreen  or  (Large  Bantam) 


Golden  Bantam  is  an  excellent  corn.  Stowell’s  Evergreen  is  a fine  corn.  But 
BANTAM  EVERGREEN  is  a better  corn  than  either.  It  is  a strain  that  has  been 
developed  from  these  two  varieties.  It  possesses  the  sweetness  of  both  varieties; 
ears  are  larger  and  kernels  deeper  than  the  Golden  Bantam.  It  is  earlier  than  the 
Evergreen.  If  you  want  a good,  sweet,  big  yielding,  large  eared  sweet  corn  that 
Is  early,  plant  BANTAM  EVERGREEN. 

Leading  market  gardeners  of  the  East  have  endorsed  the  BANTAM  EVER- 
GREEN as  the  best  selling  and  most  profitable  yellow  corn  to  grow.  The  past  sea- 
son we  placed  a few  samples  among  some  corn  growers  near  Denver,  and  they 
report  very  favorable,  as  to  its  eating  and  selling  qualities,  stating  that  it  is  not 
extra  early  but  follows  the  extra  early  and  should  be  termed  as  a “Second  Early.” 

A trial  will  convince  you  that  BANTAM  EVERGREEN  will  soon  be  a leader  of 
the  Golden  varieties  of  sweet  corn  among  the  market  gardeners  and  sweet  corn 
growers  about  Denver.  In  selecting  your  seed  for  the  home  garden  don’t  fail  to 
Include  BANTAM  EVERGREEN.  We  know  it  will  please  for  it  is  larger  than  the 
Golden  Bantam  and  equally  as  sweet.  Postpaid:  Pkt.,  5c;  2 ozs.,  10c;  lb.,  35c; 

5 lbs.,  $1.50;  10  lbs.,  $2.75. 


Mr.  Percy  Wolff 
of  Jefferson 
County,  one  of  the 
most  critical  and 
largest  gardeners 
o n Wheatridge, 
claims  that  he  has 
made  more  money 
on  Evergreen 
Holland  Cabbage 
than  any  other 
variety  of  cab- 
bage he  ever 
raised,  due  to  the 
unusual  large  ton- 
nage produced  to 
the  acre,  and  re- 
quested that  3 
pounds  of  Ever- 
green Hollander 
and  also  50  pounds 
of  SpSCial  Strain 
Extra  Early  May- 
flower Corn  be  re- 
served for  him, 
sure. 


Laxtonian  Peas 


Postpaid:  Pkt.,  5c;  2 ozs.,  10c;  lb.,  40c;  5 lbs., 


$1.90;  10  lbs.,  $3.50. 


VICTORY  OATS 

VICTORY  OATS  were  originated  in  Sweden  where  they  were  known  as  Segar  Oats.  Eight  years  ago  they  were 
introduced  into  Canada,  where  in  competition  with  all  other  varieties  of  Oats  at  the  Fairs,  Land  Shows  and  exhibi- 
tions, they  always  took  first  prize,  and  from  this  fact  they  were  renamed  VICTORY  OATS  because  of  their  victory 
over  all  other  varieties.  The  genuine  Victory  Oats  are  good  size,  plump,  solid  grain  and  especially  desirable  because  of 
the  thin  hull  and  plump  kernel;  over  90  per  cent  of  the  grain  is  meat.  This  is  very  essential  to  good  oats,  as  more 
grains  set  on  the  heads  than  varieties  that  have  a big,  thick  hull.  Victory  Oats  are  the  heartiest  oats  grown;  they 
are  early  and  make  enormous  yields.  Our  seed  originated  from  the  King’s  farm  in  Sweden,  and  we  know  it  to  be 
pure.  We  would  like  every  grower  to  try  this  oat,  but  our  stock  is  limited,  so  advise  ordering  early.  Not  prepaid; 
purchaser  paying  express  or  freight  charges.  If  by  Parcels  Post,  add  5o  per  pound.  Lb.,  15c;  5 lbs.,  65c;  10  lbs., 
$1.10;  25  lbs.,  $2.55.  Per  100  lbs.  or  more,  see  Blue  List. 


GOLD  SEAL  SEED  (FROM  THE  TOP  OF  THE  WORLD)  EXTREMELY  HARDY 


Drought-Resistant  Seeds 

Incited  in  a territory  wiiere  water  is  scarce  and  great  sections  of  land  under  cultivation  depend  wholly 
........  rainfall  which  is  quite  limited— we  make  a specialty  of  Dry  Land  Seeds.  By  Dry  Land  Seeds  we  mean  those 

that  nroduce  ’crops  of  profit,  with  the  least  amount  of  moisture,  and  the  seeds  we  offer  for  this  purpose  have 
Jhe*  strongest  germinating  power,  which  in  a period  of  drought  continue  to  grow.  Our  Dry  Land  Seeds  are  grow* 
in  nnn-irrieated  districts,  maturing  in  a climate  containing  but  little  moisture,  and,  being  grown  under  these  cod* 
ditions,  are  capable  of  resisting  more  di’ought  than  the  general  seeds  offered. 


Our  Sudan  Grass 
Seed— Northern  Grown 


SUDAN  (The  Fodder  Grass) 


Write  for  Special 
Prices  and  Samples  on 
Large  Amounts 


There  has  been  numerous 
Kinds  of  grasses  introduced  to 
the  farmers  in  this  country 
and  in  each  case  the  public 
was  led  to  believe  that  at  last 
the  right  kind  had  been  found 
for  our  dry  farms  and  non- 
irrigated  lands,  and  in  most 
cases  each  one  proved  good, 
but  Sudan  Grass  is  the  most 
important  of  all  these  grasses. 

And  the  experiments  made 
with  it  have  been  so  thorough 
as  to  give  the  Department  of 
Agriculture  absolute  confi- 
dence in  stating  that  it  is  as- 
sured of  a permanent  place  on 
prosperous  farms  for  Western 
and  Southwestern  planters. 

Sudan  Grass  was.  first  in- 
troduced into  America  i n 
March  1910,  from  Sudan 
Africa.  So  satisfactory  were 
the  first  tests  of  this  seed 
that  a large  acreage  was  soon 
planted  in  order  that  exten- 
sive trials  could  be  carried  out 
and  its  possibilities  as  a for- 
age crop  thoroughly  studied 
and  understood.  In  the  past 
few  years  the  acreage  has 
multiplied  to  -such  an  extent 
that  it  is  now  a staple  crop. 

The  many  trials  that  this  seed 
has  been  put  to  have  proven 
that  it  seems  to  be  unaffected 
by  temperature  and  grows  as 
well  in  a cool  climate  as  a hot 
one.  It  requires  no  special 
quality  of  soil,  nor  does  it  re- 
quire constant  irrigating,  for 
Its  most  valuable  quality  is  its 
resistance  to  drought,  having 
reached  perfection  the  last 
two  years  on  the  dry  lands  of 
Eastern  Colorado. 

Sudan  Grass 

Live  stock  find  Sudan  Grass 
particularly  palatable  and 
show  a marked  preference  for 
it  over  other  forage.  For 
beef  and  milk  it  has  proven  to 
be  a splendid  nutritious  feed. 

This  does  not  mean  that  Su- 
dan Grass  will  replace  Timo- 
thy or  Clover,  but  will  doubt- 
less compete  with  Millet  or 
Amber  Cane  wherever  that  is  > 

now  grown.  A Shock  of  Sundan  Grass 

Sudan  Grass  belongs  to  the  Sorghum  family.  It  is  an  annual,  lacking  underground  root  stalks.  Two  cut- 
tings can  be  obtained  under  favorable  conditions.  It  is  splendid  for  growing  in  mixtures  with  Cow  Peas  and  other 
legumes,  as  its  stiff  stem  supports  the  vines  and  makes  harvesting  of  the  legumes  easier  by  keeping  them  off  the 
ground. 

It  does  best  in  hot  weather  and  is  not  suited  to  altitudes  above  7,000  feet.  It  makes  heaviest  yields  on  a rich 
Loam,  but  it  has  been  grown  successfully  on  almost  every  class  of  soil  from  heavy  clay  to  Jight  sand.  The  ground 
should  be  firm  and  well  drained. 

Sudan  Grass  should  not  be  planted  until  all  danger  of  frost  is  over  and  the  ground  thoroughly  warm,  as  the 
young  plant  is  more  tender  than  sorghum.  The  crop  should  be  cut  for  hay  as  soon  as  the  grass  is  fully  headed.  If 
planted  in  drills  it  can  be  readily  harvested  with  a corn  binder.  We  think  that  every  farmer,  whether  on  dry  land 
or  irrigated  land,  should  at  least  give  this  wonderful  forage  plant  a space  on  the  farm.  If  you  are  interested  on  a 
large  scale,  write  us  for  further  description  and  prices  on  larger  quantities. 

Our  seed  was  grown  in  Colorado.  Prices:  Postpaid,  lb.,  30c;  5 lbs.,  $1.40;  10  lbs.,  $2.75.  Not  postpaid,  25  lbs., 
$6.25.  For  larger  amounts.  See  Blue  List. 


JOHNSON  GRASS 

It  does  magnificiently  in  the  North,  and  makes  4 tons  of  grass  per  acre.  In  the  South,  in  some  states,  it  is 
considered  a pest  as  it  is  hard  to  keep  it  in  bounds  and  to  eradicate  it  when  once  established.  But  it  nevertheless 
makes  good  hay  and  can  be  relied  upon  to  produce  a good  crop  during  the  hottest  and  driest  seasons.  It  should 
be  cut  before  the  seed  tops  emerge  from  the  sheaths  to  keep  it  from  spreading  the  seed,  and  the  feeding  value  of 
the  hay  is  then  the  highest  and  is  better  than  Timothy. 

It  can  unquestionably  be  eradicated  from  the  land  by  close  cutting  and  grazing  and  late  fall  or  winter 
plowing.  Still  it  is  better  to  sow  it  where  it  can  remain  as  a permanent  crop.  The  roots  of  Johnson  Grass  are 
easily  killed  by  cold  weather,  and  exposure  of  the  roots  by  late  fall  or  winter  plowing  will  effectually  eradicate  it 
whenever  freezing  cold  weather  occurs. 

Prices:  Lb.,  35c;  5 lbs.,  $1.60;  10  lbs.,  $3.25.  Potspaid.  35  lbs.,  $7.25;  100  lbs.,  $25.00.  Not  postpaid.  For  larger 
amounts,  see  Blue  List. 


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THE  WESTERN  SEED  COM PANY,  DENVER,  COLORADO 


Sorghum,  or  Cane 

Prices  Are  Not  Postpaid — If  by  Parcel  Post  add  5c  per  lb. 


..  Sorghum  as  a hay  crop  can  be  grown  with  less  expense  and  will  yield  a larger  crop  under  the  most  imfRvnr 
almost  any  other  forage  crop.  It  will  yield  many  tons  per  acre,  which,  when  propL^y  curcd 
makes  an  excellent  feed  fop  cattle  op  horses*  Containing1  a high  percentage  of  sugar*  it  is  verv  sweet  nmi  noi  ^ » » 9 
and  is  preferred  by  stoek  to  any  other  forage, ^and  forTows  nothfng  cai  bl  bettef,  as  it  produeer^!  abundant  fl^ 


If  intended  for  hay,  the  seed  should  be  sown  thickly;  If  broadcast,  about 
one  bushel  per  acre,  and  If  in  drills,  about  three  pecks  of  seed  will  be  re- 
quired. This  will  make  good  fine  hay.  Cut  when  seed  is  in  dough. 

When  grown  as  a crop  for  seed,  sow  In  drills  three  feet  apart,  using 
from  three  to  five  pounds  of  seed  per  acre.  Cultivate  as  for  corn.  The  seed 
has  a ready  market  value  and  brings  remunerative  prices.  In  sections  af- 
fected by  hot,  dry  seasons  it  Is  one  of  the  safest  and  most  profitable  crops 
that  can  be  grown,  either  for  forage  or  for  seed. 

Below  are  the  varieties  we  have  to  offer. 

Early  Amber  Cane 

The  most  popular  variety  in  this  section.  It  furnishes  a large  yield  of 
most  nutritious  forage,  being  rich  in  saccharine  matter.  It  can  be  fed  to 
stock  either  green  or  cured,  and  it  will  produce  one  abundant  crop  of  feed. 
And  after  being  cut  will  stool  and  furnish  a good  growth  which  may  be 
pastured.  The  seeds  are  more  or  less  black.  The  standard  dry  land  Cane. 

Prices:  5 lbs.,  50c;  10  lbs.,  $1.00;  25  lbs.,  $2.00.  If  by  Parcel  Post,  add 

50  per  pound.  See  Blue  List  for  prices  on  large  amounts. 

Sugar  Drip  Sorghum 

This  variety  makes  a large  yield  from  which  fine  quality  syrup  is  made. 
It  is  easy  to  make  syrup  from  this  new  variety.  It  also  yields  a large 
amount  of  forage ; makes  excellent  hay. 

Prices:  Lb,,  20c;  5 lbs.,  90c;  10  lbs.,  $1.25.  If  by  Parcel  Post,  add  5c 

per  lb.  See  Blue  List  for  prices  on  larger  amounts. 

Early  Orange  Sorghum 

This  variety  is  fast  gaining  favor,  especially  where  fodder  is  desired, 
as  it  produces  more  fodder  than  Early  Amber.  But  this  is  not  a good 
variety  for  syrup  making.  Used  extensively  in  the  South  for  hay. 

Prices:  5 lbs,  50c.;  10  lbs.,  $1.00;  25  lbs.,  $2.00.  If  by  Parcel  Post,  add 

5c  per  lb.  See  Blue  List  for  prices  on  larger  amounts. 

Red  Top  Cane 

A long  season  variety  maturing  late  in  the  Pall.  It  does  well  on  our 
dry  lands,  but  is  not  very  well  known  in  our  Colorado  district. 

Red  Top  is  the  heaviest  yielder  of  forage  or  fodder  among  the  sor- 
ghums. It  grows  7 to  8 feet  high  on  thin  stalks,  which  contain  equally  as 
much  food  value  as  the  Amber  Cane.  Owing  to  the  heavy  growth  of  leaves 
Red  Top  is  a favorite  where  hay  is  wanted. 

Prices:  5 lbs.,  50e;  10  lbs.,  $1.00;  25  lbs.,  $1.75.  If  by  Parcel  Post,  add 

5c  per  lb.  See  Blue  List  for  prices  on  larger  amounts. 


Head  of  Early  Amber  Cane. 


Kaffir  Corn 

These  prices  are  not  postpaid.  If  wanted  by  Parcel 
Post,  add  5c  per  lb. 

Por  large  amounts  write  for  Special  price. 


Shrock  Kaffir  (New) 

An  entirely  new  grain  discovered  several  years  ago  in 
Oklahoma  on  dry  uncultivated  ground  by  Mr.  Roy  Shrock, 
who,  with  the  help  of  the  United  States  Agricultural  Col- 
lege of  Oklahoma  has  experimented  and  tried  this  grain 
thoroughly  before  offering  it  to  the  farmers.  The  re- 
sults of  the  experiments  show  that  the  stalks  are  sweet; 
cattle  eat  it  down  to  the  roots;  horses  prefer  it  to  Sudan 
Grass  or  cane;  and  that  its  growth  is  different  than  any 
of  the  other  sorghums.  It  grows  about  four  feet  high. 
1 he  stalks  are  very  stalky  and  the  plant  is  a great 
stooler,  which  makes  it  a heavy  yielder  of  fodder  that  is 
excellent  silage.  The  heads  are  large  and  full  of  grain, 
and  are  supported  on  heavy  stems  that  do  not  bend  over 
and  cause  the  plant  to  lodge.  Shrock  Kaffir  Sorghum 
is  a drought  resisting  plant  and  can  stand  more  dry,  hot 
weather  than  any  other  plant  of  the  sorghum  or  Kaffir 
.amily,  and  it  can  be  used  in  three  different  ways,  either 
for  hay,  silage  or  grain.  If  using  for  hay  cut  when  the 
heads  are  not  quite  matured,  then  sun  dry  and  stack  in 
the  usual  way.  If  the  heads  are  allowed  to  ripen  off  they 
should  be  harvested  with  a knife  so  that  cattle  can  be 
turned  in  on  the  remainder  of  the  field,  which  would  be 
excellent  pasture.  When  using  for  ensilage  handle  the 
same  as  you  would  corn.  Judging  from  reports  on  this 
new  grain  we  think  that  it  will  take  the  place  of  Sudan 
and  Peterita.  If  planted  in  rows  and  cutivated  like  corn 
eight  to  ten  pounds  of  seed  is  enough.  But  if  sown  broad- 
cast it  would  require  fifty  pounds  to  the  acre.  The  grain 
resembles  Kaffir  Corn  and  can  be  fed  to  all  stock.  Plant 
it  this  year,  don’t  wait.  Special  prices  on  large  amounts. 

20c;  5 lbs.,  90c;,  postpaid;  10  lbs.,  $1.75;  25  lbs.,  $2.50; 
lOO  lbs.,  $9.00,  not  postpaid.  On  large  amounts  get  de- 
livered prices. 


Shrock  Kaffir  Corn 


Kaffir 

Kaffir  is  the  great  fodder  crop 
of  Western  Kansas  and  Nebraska, 
valuable  for  both  fodder  and 
grain.  Regions  so  dry  where  corn 
cannot  be  grown,  Kaffir  Corn  will 
make  a good  yield,  30  to  40 
bushels  per  acre,  of  seed  equal  to 
corn  in  feeding  qualities,  besides 
a large  amount  of  forage.  It  does 
well  anywhere  in  the  corn  belt, 
and  on  good  ground  will  yield  as 
much  per  acre  as  corn.  The  fod- 
der is  better  than  the  best  corn 
fodder,  and  almost  equal  to  cane. 
Grain  is  especially  valuable  for 
jfowls,  as  it  is  a convenient  size 
for  feeding  and  seems  to  be  just 
the  right  quality. 

DWARF  WHITE  KAFFIR 
BLACK  HULL — This  variety  is 
dwarf,  growing  about  4 feet 
high;  it  is  earlier  than  the  or- 
dinary White  Kaffir.  Lb.,  10c; 
5 lbs.,  35c;  25  lbs.,  $2.00,  not 
postpaid.  If  by  Parcel  Post,  add 
5c  per  lb.  See  Blue  List  for 
prices  on  larger  amounts. 

RED  KAFFIR — This  is  tallest 
growing  variety.  Lb.,  10c;  5 
lbs.,  35c;  25  lbs.,  $2.00,  not  post- 
paid. If  by  Parcel  Post,  add 
5c  per  lb.  See  Blue  List  for 
prices  on  larger  amounts. 

Milo  Maize 

DWARF  STRAIGHT  NECK  MILO 
— This  variety  of  milo  is  ear- 
lier than  the  other  varieties  of 
Milo  Maize.  It  is  the  heaviest 
yielding  milo  and  will  stand 
more  drought  than  Feterita 
Kaffir  Corn  and  the  Standard 
Milo.  Stock  thrive  on  the  fod- 
der. Makes  good  material  for 
filling  silos.  WfH  produce  a 


GOLD  SEAL  SEED  (FROM  THE  TOP  OF  THE  WORLD)  EXTREMELY  HARDY 


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crop  where  corn  fails.  Straight  Neck  Milo  is  easily 
harvested.  Stock  prefer  it  to  corn.  It  keeps  them  in 
good  condition.  Lb.,  15c;  5 lbs.,  50c;  25  lbs.,  $1.50,  not 
postpaid.  If  by  Parcel  Post,  add  5c  per  lb.  For  larger 
amounts,  see  Blue  List. 

Jerusalem  Corn 

Especially  adapted  for  culture  in  dry  sections.  It 
is  a sure  cropper,  yielding  an  immense  crop  of  flat,  soft 
grains  similar  to  White  Kaffir  Corn,  being  very  valuable 
for  feeding  stock  and  poultry.  The  plant  grows  about  3 
feet  high.  It  can  be  depended  upon  to  produce  a crop, 
regardless  of  drought.  Lb.,  20c;  10  lbs.,  $2.00.  If  by  Par- 
cel Post,  add  5c  per  lb.  For  larger  amounts,  see  Blue  List. 


Broom  Corn 

This  is  a money-maker.  Besides  the  brush,  which 
sold  the  past  year  as  high  as  $250.00  per  ton,  it  produces 
a very  heayv  yield  of  seed  which  is  equal  to  Milo  Maize 
or  Feterita  for  feeding. 

Should  be  planted  about  June  1st  in  rows  3%  feet 
apart  and  hills  6 to  10  inches  apart.  It  requires  about 
8 pounds  of  seed  to  an,  acre.  You  should  try  Broom  Corn 
this  year,  and  if  your  conditions  are  right  to  produce  a 
crop  of  Broom  Corn,  you  have  a money-maker. 

IMPROVED  EVERGREEN — This  variety  produces  a fine 
quality  of  straight  green  brush.  Lb.,  15c;  5 lbs.,  70c; 


10  lbs.,  $1.25;  100  lbs.,  $7.00.  If  by  Parcel  Post  add 
5c  per  lb. 

OKLAHOMA  DWARF— Grows  about  5 feet  high.  It  is 
earlier  than  any  other  variety;  succeeds  well  on  dry 
lands.  Produces  a large  yield  of  fine  brush.  Lb.,  15c; 
5 lbs.,  70c;  10  lbs.,  $1.25;  100  lbs.,  $7.50.  If  by  Parcel 
Post  add  5c  per  lb. 


Feterita,  or  Shribar  Corn 

The  Prices  on  Feterita  Are  Not  Postpaid. 

This  new  early  bearing  forage  plant  is  of  the  Kaffir 
Corn  or  Milo  Maize  type,  but  matures  from  15  to  25  days 
earlier  than  either  of  the  above,  and  considered  by  many 
equal  to  any  of  the  forage  varieties  for  feeding  pur- 
poses. In  habit,  Feterita  resembles  Milo  Maize,  except 
that  the  heads  are  uniformly  erect  and  the  seeds  are 
larger,  softer  and  chalk  white  in  color.  The  stems  are 
rather  slender  and  vary  in  height  from  4 to  7 feet  with 
locality  and  season.  They  are  somewhat  juicy  and  slight- 
ly sweet  before  ripening.  In  general  Feterita  yields  have 
been  equal  and  in  some  cases  better  than  other  grain 
sorghums.  Experiments  so  far  indicate  that  its  earli- 
ness, its  rather  low  water  requirements,  its  satisfactory 
yield  and  the  ease  with  which  it  may  be  harvested,  give 
it  a real  place  among  sorghums,  either  for  grain  or  for- 
age, or  both. 

Prices:  Lb.,  15c;  5 lbs.,  50c;  10  lbs.,  $1.00.  If  by  Par- 
cel Post,  add  5c  per  lb.  For  larger  amounts,  see  Blue  List. 


Prices  Not  Postpaid. 


MILLET 


| If  Wanted  by  Parcel  Post,  add  5c  Per  Lb.  | 


Millets  are  especially  adapted  to  regions  of  light  rainfall  and  hot  weather.  The  seed  is  a very  valuable  feed 
for  hogs,  poultry,  etc.  The  hay  is  fed  most  satisfactory  to  dairy  cows  and  sheep. 

Millets  are  sown  about  the  same  time  as  corn,  but  if  grown  for  hay  and  not  seed  they  may  be  sown  as  late  as 
July  10th.  The  seed  is  usually  sown  broadcast  about  three-quarters  of  an  inch  deep.  But  when  grown  for  seed  It  is 
best  to  plant  in  rows.  The  best  hay  is  obtained,  if  cut,  just  as  the  millet  starts  to  head. 


German 


Our  seed  is  true  to  name  and  genuine. 
Unless  you  are  familiar  with  the  appear- 
ance of  the  seed  and  the  growth  and  habits 
of  German  .Millet  one  can  easily  be  fooled 
with  Common  Millet.  In  fact,  two-thirds 
of  the  dealers  in  seeds  do  not  know  the 
difference,  and  many  a field  has  been  sown 
with  Common  Millet  and  the  planter  was 
under  the  impression  he  was  sowing  Ger- 
man Millet.  Write  for  sample  and  com- 
pare it  with  German  Millet  offered  by 
other  firms.  German  Millet  and  Golden 
Millet  are  not  the  same. 


Millet  (King  of  Millets) 


German  Millet 


Genuine  German  Millet  from  true  seed  will  have  a very  heavy  growth  of  fine  stalks  heavily  covered  with  fine 
narrow  leaves  that  make  excellent  hay  of  the  finest  quality.  All  of  which  can  be  fed  without  waste.  German  Millet 
is  very  partial  to  good  soil,  and  better  results  will  come  from  good  rich  soil  and  will  often  grow  five  feet  tall,  but 
the  average  growth  is  three  and  one-half  feet  to  four  feet  tall.  True  German  Millet  Hay  is  very  sweet  and  cattle 
relish  it  and  when  fed  to  dairy  cows  it  will  largely  help  to  increase  the  quantity  and  quality  of  milk. 


It  should  be  harvested  when  in  full  bloom,  in  which  case  the  hay  will  be  very  tender  and  sweet.  A good  yield 
of  German  Millet  Hay  will  be  from  three  to  five  tons  per  acre.  Now  we  want  to  say  right  here  that  other  millets  will 
not  do  the  things  German  Millet  will  do,  and  every  pound  of  German  Millet  seed  we  have  is  genuine  and  we  will 
send  you  samples  if  you  wish.  Now  don’t  be  fooled  by  other  houses,  order  Gold  Seal  Brand  German  Millet  and  you 
will  get  the  genuine  seed.  Remember,  German  Millet  is  the  King  of  Millets.  Lb.,  15c;  5 lbs.,  60c;  10  lbs.,  $1.00;  25 
lbs.,  $2.50;  100  lbs.,  $7.50. 


Siberian,  or  Russian 

The  most  wonderfully  productive  and  satisfactory 
forage  plant,  possessing  in  a superior  degree  all  the  es- 
sential merits  of  any  of  the  older  sorts,  besides  many 
other  points  of  excellence  that  distinguishes  it  and  ren- 
ders it  a most  valuable  addition  to  the  list  of  forages, 
and  which  destines  it  to  take  front  rank,  i£  not  lead, 
all  the  rest.  It  is  said  to  have  come  from  Russia,  which 
would,  of  course,  give  it  vigor  and  hardiness  not  pos- 
sessed by  those  originating  in  a warm  climate.  Lb.,  15c; 
10  lbs.,  90c;  25  lbs.,  $2.00;  100  lbs.,  $6.00,  not  postpaid. 


Hog,  or  Manitoba 

(Sometimes  Known  as  Broom  Corn  Millet.) 


fore  the  seed  matures.  Lb.,  10c;  5 lbs.,  50c;  25  lbs.,  $2.00; 
100  lbs.,  $6.00.  If  by  Parcel  Post,  add  5c  per  lb.  Get  spe- 
cial price  on  large  aipounts. 

Japanese 

(Million  Dollar  Grass.) 

Entirely  distinct  from  all  other  Millets.  It  grows 
from  6 to  9 feet  high,  stands  up  remarkably  well,  and 
yields  enormous  crops.  When  cured  it  makes  good  hay 
and  in  quality  is  superior  to  corn  fodder.  It  is  relished 
by  all  kinds  of  stock.  It  may  be  sown  broadcast  at  the 
rate  of  15  pounds  to  the  acre,  but  it  is  better  to  sow  in 
drills  12  to  18  inches  apart,  using  10  to  12  pounds  to  the 
acre.  It  does  best  on  low,  moist  ground.  Lb.,  15c;  5 lbs.. 
70c;  10  lbs.,  $1.00;  25  lbs.,  $1.75;  100  lbs.,  $6.50,  not  post- 
paid. For  larger  amounts,  see  Blue  List. 


Experience  has  shown  that  Broom  Corn  Millet,  when 
grown  in  competition  with  German  or  Common  Millet,  on 
the  dry  lands  of  this  Western  section,  is  a surer  cropper. 
No  matter  how  dry  our  summers  may  be,  it  is  almost  sure 
to  produce  an  abundance  of  grain;  sometimes  as  much  as 
60  to  70  bushels  to  the  acre  being  produced.  It  should 
be  cut  while  young.  It  is  very  early,  maturing  in  from 
70  to  80  days.  ^ 

The  seed  being  the  richest  and  most  valuable  hog 
feed  thiit  can  be  produced,  and  it  is  surprising  how 
eagerly  the  hogs  eat  it.  As  a poultry  food  it  is  very 
valuably  If  grown  for  a hay  crop,  it  should  be  cut  be- 


Common or  Golden 

(Often  Sold  by  Seed  Firms  as  German  Millet.) 

This  particular  kind  of  Millet  is  grown  where  early 
hay  is  desired.  It  is  a very  light  yielder  but  produces 
hay  of  an  excellent  quality  and,  although  an  old  stand- 
ard, it  always  is  of  less  value  than  the  other  varieties. 
Three-fourths  of  a bushel  plants  an  acre.  Our  stock  of 
this  Millet  is  very  fancy  and  was  grown  for  us  on  non- 
irrigated  land  in  Eastern  Colorado.  Lb.,  10c;  10  lbs.,  80c; 
25  lbs:,  $2.00;  100  lbs.,  $6.00,  not  postpaid. 


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THE  WESTERN  SEED  COM  PANY,  DENVER,  COLORADO 


Alfalfa — The  Supreme  Leader  of  all  Clovers 

ALFALFA 

Alfalfa  Is  the  most  valuable,  as  well  as  the  most  profitable  forage  and  hay  crop  that  the  world  has  produced. 
It  will  furnish  more  green  fodder,  more  pasture  and  more  dry  hay  per  acre  than  any  other  variety  of  grass  or  clover. 
The  growing  of  alfalfa  for  hay  and  forage  dates  baek  several  hundred  years  B.  C. 

It  was  Introduced  in  South  America  in  the  16th  century  and  in  the  United  States  ini  1S49. 

Alfalfa  has  done  more  to  increase  farm  values  in  Colorado,  Utah  and  Wyoming  than  all  other  crops  combined. 
It  is  the  most  profitable,  nutritious  and  most  producing  forage  crop  known.  It  will  grow  in  any  state  in  the  Union. 

Alfalfa  succeeds  well  in  almost  every  situation,  but  the  richer  the  soil,  the  better.  After  once  a stand  is  ob- 
tained, it  is  very  easily  grown,  bearing  a heavy  crop  of  forage.  In  the  West  it  is  the  main  crop  for  hay,  averaging 
three  to  five  crops  each  season,  which,  when  fed  to  dairy  cows,  produces  a fine  flow  of  milk.  Is  equally  as  good  for 
sheep,  and  other  stock.  When  it  is  ground  into  meal,  it  can  be  fed  to  hogs  and  chickens  with  favorable  results.  It 
is  often  sown  with  orchard  grass  and  the  mixture  produces  fine  hay. 


Explanation  of  Grades 

We  are  offering  you  our  alfalfa  seed  this  year  in  two  grades,  they  are  No.  1 and  No.  2. 

Grade  No.  1 (Gold  Seal)  is  our  very  best  and  is  selected  and  graded  for  perfect  seed  of  perfect  color. 
When  alfalfa  starts  to  making  seed  it  does  not  ripen  evenly,  but  on  the  contrary,  some  of  the  first  to  start 
to  seed  becomes  over  ripe  by  the  time  the  bulk  of  the  seed  is  ripe  and  ready  to  harvest.  Over  ripe  alfalfa  seed 
turns  brown  and  in  appearance  looks  like  dead  seed.  But  this  is  not  so,  this  brown  seed  does  germinate  and 
makes  good  stands. 

Grade  No.  2 (Fair)  has  some  of  this  brown  seed  mixed  in  it  that  machinery  cannot  remove  and  on  ac- 
count of  its  off  color  we  sell  it  cheaper  and  call  it  “No.  2.” 

We  will  gladly  send  you  by  mail  samples  and  prices  giving  the  germination  test  of  any  of  the  different 
grades  we  are  offering. 


High  Altitude  Alfalfa 

This  is  a special  strain  of  mountain  grown  seed  that 
Is  grown  in  our  mountain  valleys  where  alfalfa  is  put 
through  a severe  test  of  winter  and  the  coldest  weather. 
Most  of  the  other  varieties  will  winter  kill,  but  this 
grade  usually  survives  and  produces  good  yields  of  hay 
during  the  summer. 

The  seed  is  usually  very  pure  and  of  strong  germina- 
tion. This  assures  you  a good  stand  the  first  year.  As 
there  is  never  a large  quantity  of  seed  grown  in  the 
mountains  our  supply  is  always  short.  So  if  you  are  in- 
terested in  alfalfa  seed  for  a mountainous  country  we 
advise  you  place  your  order  early  in  the  season.  We 
highly  recommend  this  seed. 

Grade  No.  1 — Lb.,  60c;  5 lbs.,  $2.75;  10  lbs.,  $5.50;  25  lbs., 
$13.00.  For  larger  amounts,  see  Blue  List,  or  write 
for  Special  Delivered  prices. 

Grade  No.  2 — Lb.,  50c;  5 lbs.,  $2.25;  10  lbs.,  $4.50;  25  lbs., 
$10.50.  For  larger  amounts,  see  Blue  List,  or  write 
for  Special  Delivered  prices. 

Above  prices  are  not  postpaid.  If  by  Parcel  Post,  add 
5c  per  lb. 

Dry  Land  Alfalfa,  Colorado  Grown 

Dry  Land  Alfalfa  Seed  is  seed  which  has  been  pro- 
duced from  plants  cultivated  on  arid  lands  without  irri- 
gation with  a limited  amount  of  rainfall  and  has  more 
or  less  drought  resisting  ability. 

The  stupendous  increase  in  our  yearly  sales  on  Dry 
Land  Alfalfa  stands  as  a convincing  proof  that  this  va- 
riety of  seed  is  giving  the  desired  results. 

Grade  No.  1 — Lb.,  60c;  5 lbs.,  $2.75;  10  lbs.,  $5.50;  25  lbs., 
$13.00.  Not  postpaid.  For  larger  amounts  see  Blue 
List,  or  write  for  Special  Delivered  prices. 


Grade  No.  2 — Lb.,  50c;  5 lbs.,  $2.25;  10  lbs.,  $4.50;  25  lbs., 
$10.50.  Not  postpaid.  For  larger  amounts,  see  Blue 
List,  or  write  for  Special  Delivered  prices. 


Northern  Grown  Alfalfa  Seed 

A great  many  planters  lose  their  fields  of  alfalfa  on 
account  of  what  is  known  as  “Winter-kill.”  This  is  usu- 
ally due  to  the  fact  that  they  have  planted  Southern 
Grown  Seed,  which  was  produced  from  plants  that  never 
have  withstood  real  cold  weather.  Hundreds  of  cars  of 
alfalfa  seed  are  produced  in  Texas,  Arizona  and  Okla- 
homa. This  seed  does  not  do  so  well  in  our  section  as 
Northern  Grown  Seed. 

Our  seed  was  grown  in  the  North  where  the  winters 
are  severe,  being  very  cold  and  the  ground  exposed  to 
the  cold. 

Grade  No.  1 — Lb.,  60c;  5 lbs.,  $2.75;  10  lbs.,  $5.50;  25  lbs., 
$13.00.  Not  postpaid.  For  larger  amounts,  see  Blue 
List,  or  write  for  Special  Delivered  prices. 

Grade  No.  2 — Lb.,  50c;  5 lbs.,  $2.25;  10  lbs.,  $4.50;  25  lbs., 
$10.50.  Not  postpaid.  For  larger  amounts,  see  Blue 
List,  or  write  for  Special  Delivered  prices. 


| Good  Alfalfa  Seeds,  But  Cheap  j 

s We  have  a quantity  of  off-color  alfalfa  seed  that  r. 

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e This  seed  we  offer  at  reasonable  prices.  Let  us  s 
send  samples  and  prices. 

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GOLD  SEAL  SEEP  (FROM  THE  TOP  OF  THE  WORLD)  EXTREMELY  HARPY 


13 


ALFALFA  SEED-Continued 


Turkestan  Alfalfa  Grimm  Alfalfa 


A variety  of  alfalfa  that  should  not  be  overlooked  by 
Western  planters. 

True  Turkestan  Alfalfa  is  by  far  the  most  hardy 
alfalfa  grown  and  does  not  winter  kill.  Our  seed  is  from 
the  north  central  part  of  Siberia,  a country  which  is 
much  colder  than  any  part  of  the  United  States.  The 
soil  is  sandy  and  the  climate  dry. 

Turkestan  Alfalfa  was  introduced  by  the  United 
States  Department  of  Agriculture  in  1898. 

Although  its  chief  virtue  lies  in  its  ability  to  with- 
stand severe  cold  winters,  it  has  proved  better  than  the 
ordinary  alfalfa  in  hot  dry  regions. 

The  seed  of  Turkestan  Alfalfa  will  germinate  very 
quickly  and  the  plants  start  growth  early. 

Another  advantage  is  that  the  stems  are  more  slen- 
der and  less  woody,  the  plants  making  more  nutritious 
hay  and  of  finer  quality  than  other  varieties. 

Our  Turkestan  Alfalfa  Seed  Is  of  the  Siberian  variety, 
which  is  so  much  hardier  than  the  variety  that  comes 
from  Central  Asia  and  Southern  Russia,  and  we  are  glad 
to  assure  our  customers  that  we  will  again  have  Genu- 
ine Turkestan  Seed  to  offer  them,  as  we  are  just  in  re- 
ceipt of  information  that  our  seed  is  on  the  way  over 
here.  Prices:  Lb.,  65c;  10  lbs.,  $5.50;  25  lbs.,  $12.50.  For 

larger  amounts,  see  Blue  List,  or  write  for  Special  De- 
livered prices. 


(CERTIFIED)  s 

A wonderful  strain  of  extremely  hardy  alfalfa  that 
has  never  been  known  to  winter  kill.  The  peculiar  fea- 
ture is  in  the  growth  of  the  roots;  when  the  seed  sprouts 
and  starts  forming  the  plant,  it  shoots  the  main  root 
straight  down  for  many  feet,  at  the  same  time  small  tap 
roots  or  branches  from  the  main  root  start  shooting  out 
just  below  the  surface  of  the  ground,  forming  a net- 
work around  the  parent  plant.  Now  these  small  roots 
form  little  shoots  that  break  through  the  earth  making 
new  crowns  or  plants.  These  new  plants  multiply  the 
same  as  the  parent  bush.  One  can  readily  see  the  value 
of  this  wonderful  strain  of  alfalfa,  for  in  a short  time 
it  has  formed  an  almost  solid  sod  of  plants.  The  hay 
produced  is  of  the  finest  quality,  being  of  thin  stems 
and  very  leafy.  There  is  nothing  about  the  appearance 
of  the  seed  of  Grimm  Alfalfa  to  enable  one  to  tell  it 
from  the  common  varieties.  So  it  is  very  important  that 
you  secure  your  seed  from  a reliable  firm  who  knows 
the  origin  of  the  seed  stock.  Our  Grimm  Alfalfa  seed  is 
guaranteed  true  and  we  will  furnish  with  each  lot  a 
pedigree  or  certificate. 

Lb.,  $1.00;  5 lbs.,  $4.75;  10  lbs.,  $9.50;  25  lbs.,  $22.50. 

For  larger  amounts,  see  Blue  List,  or  write  for  Special 
prices.  *] 

Non- Certified  Seed:  Lb.,  85c;  5 lbs.,  $4.25;  10  lbs., 

$8.00;  25  lbs.,  $20.00.  For  larger  amounts,  see  Blue  List, 
or  write  for  Special  prices. 


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FOR 

DELIVERED  PRICES 


Clover 


FOR 

LARGE  AMOUNTS 
GET 

SPECIAL  PRICE 


Clover  is  one  of  the  most  useful  of  all  hay*  crops  for  the  farm  or  ranch,  it  produces  the  best  of  hay  and  in 
many  cases  it  is  used  in  mixture  for  pasture.  Very  desirable  for  meadow  pastures.  The  varieties  of  clover  that  are 
offered  by  us  are  described  below  and  you  can  choose  from  the  following  the  kind  you  think  will  do  best  for  your  land. 
Remember,  we  offer  only  the  one  grade  in  each  variety,  that  is  the  best,  purest  and  cleanest  seed  obtainable. 

Clover  Seed 


Clover  is  one  kind  of  seed  that  the  greatest  care  should  be  given  in  selecting,  for  there  is  no  other  seed  that  is 
as  deceiving  as  the  clover  seed  and  unless  you  are  careful  from  whom  you  buy,  you  are  liable  to  start  a lot  of  weeds 
in  your  farm  lands. 

The  varieties  of  clover  seed  offered  by  us  are  all  grown  in  this  section  and  are  seeds  that  will  satisfy  in  the 
•everest  tests  that  could  be  given,  both  in  germination  and  purity. 


Alsyke  Clover 

Mountain  Grown  Seed 

This  is  undoubtedly  the  best  high  altitude  clover  for 
hay  that  could  be  recommended,  and  is  planted  extensive- 
ly throughout  the  Rocky  Mountain  regions  where  alfalfa 
often  winter  kills.  Although  it  is  not  a very  heavy 
yielder,  it  produces  hay  of  the  highest  quality.  It  bears 
a very  thick  growth  of  leaves  and  blossoms  on  thin 
stems,  making  it  a valuable  hay. 

Alsyke  when  grown  alone  will  make  a fair  stand  the 
first  year,  but  the  second  and  succeeding  years  the  best 
results  are  obtained.  A good  many  of  our  stockmen  who 
raise  hay  for  winter  feeding  have  made  it  a practice  to 
plant  timothy  with  the  alsyke  and  in  doing  so  they  reap 
the  finest  and  most  nutritious  hay  ever  fed  in  the 
Rockies. 

The  seed  we  offer  is  of  the  hardy  variety.  It  was 
grown  in  the  high  altitudes  of  our  mountains  where  the 
seasons  are  short.  This  makes  it  pure  because  the  foul 
seeds  that  you  so  often  find  jnixed  with  alsyke  cannot 
grow  in  these  altitudes. 

Alsyke  is  not  a new  clover  in  this  country  for  it  has 
been  grown  with  good  success  for  the  last  ten  years  and, 
as  before  mentioned,  it  is  used  to  take  the  place  of  alfalfa 
in  the  hills,  where  the  extreme  cold  winters  kill  out  the 
alfalfa.  One  ton  of  alsyke  contains  more  protein  than  one 
ton  of  alfalfa.  Lb.,  75c;  10  lbs.,  $7.00;  25  lbs.,  $16.25.  If 
wanted  by  Parcel  Post,  add  5c  per  lb.  For  larger  amounts, 
see  Blue  List,  or  write  for  Special  Delivered  prices. 


Medium  Red  Clover 

Red  Clover  can  be  seeded  any  time  from  April  to 
October,  at  the  rate  of  15  pounds  to  the  acre.  It  adds 
greatly  to  the  fertility  of  the  land,  also  very  satisfac- 
tory when  sown  in  orchards,  as  it  helps  to  keep  the 
ground  free  from  weeds. 

Makes  a fine,  and  the  earliest  possible,  spring  pas- 
ture. For  hay  it  should  be  cut  just  before  coming  into 
full  bloom. 

If  you  have  a piece  of  dead  land  on  your  farm,  don’t 
overlook  this  highly  recommended  inoculator,  for  any 
ground,  no  matter  how  weak,  can  be  strengthened  so 
as  to  produce  heavy  yields,  by  first  growing  a crop  of 
this  clover.  It  will  produce  you  two  large  crops,  the  first 
can  be  used  for  hay,  the  second  can  be  turned  under  and 
the  succeeding  year,  your  ground  will  be  ready  to  pro- 
duce a heavy  yield  of  anything  you  desire  to  plant. 


It  can  also  be  planted  with  numerous  grasses  when 
hay  or  pasture  is  desired,  for  the  hay  produced  from  Red 
Clover  is  very  nutritious  and  fattening. 

The  seed  we  are  offering  is  very  pure  and  free  from 
all  injurious  weed  seed.  Price:  Lb.,  50c:  10  lbs..  $4.50: 

25  lbs.,  $10.50;  100  lbs.,  $40.00.  For  larger  amounts,  see 
Blue  List,  or  write  for  Special  Delivered  prices. 

Mammoth  Red  Clover 

Especially  adapted  for  poor  ground  and  will  produce 
more  hay  or  forage  than  any  clover  in  the  same  length 
of  time,  but  only  affords  one  cutting.  It  is  used  mostly 
for  strengthening  up  run  down  farms,  for  which  duty  it 
is  the  best  of  all  clovers,  being  of  a very  heavy  foliage 
and  a very  rank  grower.  Our  seed  of  this  strain  is  of 
such  a high  germination  test  that  8 to  10  pounds  to  the 
acre  will  give  an  excellent  stand. 

MAMMOTH  RED  CLOVER — This  is  also  a pasture  clover 
and  is  especially  valuable  on  light,  sandy  soil,  sup- 
plying excellent  grazing  for  stock.  It  also  makes 
good  hay  if  cut  when  young,  but  if  left  too  long 
without  cutting  the  stems  become  thick  and  woody. 
Mammoth  Red  Clover  is  very  valuable  for  fertilizing 
purposes,  for  it  restores  fertility  to  depleted  soils. 
The  foliage,  flower  and  stem  are  darker  in  color  than 
the  Medium  Red  Clover.  For  pasture  this  clover  is 
hard  to  beat,  being  a vigorous  grower.  Price:  Lb« 
75c;  5 lbs.,  $3.50;  10  lbs.,  $7.00;  25  lbs.,  $16.25.  For 
larger  amounts,  see  Blue  List,  or  write  for  Special 
Delivered  prices. 

White  Clover 

A small,  close-growing,  useful  clover  of  unusual 
dwarf  habit,  used  extensively  in  the  making  of  lawns 
In  fact,  no  lawn  seems  just  right  unless  it  has  a sprink- 
ling of  this  little  white  blossomed  clover  mixed  through 
it.  It  is  a rapid  grower  of  spreading  habits,  and  can  be 
cut  very  close  to  the  ground  without  injury  to  the  plant, 
which,  after  cutting,  will  come  back  and  start  making 
another  growth  at  once. 

White  Clover  is  often  used  in  meadow  mixtures  and 
lowland  pastures  and  when  used  in  this  manner  should 
only  be  sown  with  short  grasses  such  as  English  Blue, 
Kentucky  Blue  or  Perennial  Rye  Grass. 

When  used  in  a mixture  for  lawns  use  two  parts  of 
White  Clover  to  ten  parts  of  Kentucky  Blue  Grass.  For 
pastures  use  10  to  12  pounds  of  White  Clover  mixed  with 
20  to  25  pounds  of  grass  seed  to  the  acre.  This  will  give 
an  excellent  stand  that  will  form  a heavy  sod  that  is 
almost  impossible  to  tramp  out.  Lb.,  75c;  5 lbs.,  $3.75; 
10  lbs.,  $7.25.  For  larger  amounts,  see  Blue  List,  or  write 
for  Special  Delivered  prices. 


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Sweet  Clover 

White  Blossom 

(Western  Grown  Seed) 

Sweet  Clover,  or  Bokhara  Clover,  as  it  is  also  called, 
is  a hardy  biennial  plant,  erect  and  branching  in  growth. 
It  starts  up  very  early  in  the  Spring  and  its  second  year 
It  reaches  a height  of  from  5 to  12  feet. 

It  seems  to  grow  in  all  climates  and  with  little  regard 
to  the  character  of  the  soil.  It  is  found  growing  in 
gravel  pits,  heavy  clay  soils  and  sometimes  in  almost 
pure  sand.  And  when  planted  in  ground  containing  al- 
kali for  one  or  two  seasons,  it  leaves  the ' soil  fertile. 
Nor  is  it  particular  as  to  moisture.  It  stands  more  dry 
weather  than  alfalfa. 

It  sends  its  roots  to  a great  depth.  It  is  a legume 
like  Red  Clover  and  Cow  Peas,  and,  like  these  plants, 
has  the  faculty  of  extracting  nitrogen  from  the  air  and 
storing  it  up  in  the  roots,  thus  fertilizing  the  soil  for 
the  use  of  succeeding  crops. 

It  is  a valuable  forage  crop;  while  some  animals 
refuse  it  at  first  because  of  its  peculiar  taste  and  odor, 
they  soon  learn  to  like  it  and  thrive  on  it.  In  food 
value  it  does  not  differ  greatly  from  alfalfa.  For  hay  it 
should  be  cut  early  and  is  handled  in  much  the  same  way 
as  alfalfa.  A second  cutting  can  usually  be  secured  40  to 
60  days  later,  if  not  pastured.  It  is  also  used  to  some 
extent  as  an  ensilage  crop,  put  into  the  silo  and  fed  suc- 
cessfully in  this  way. 


UNHULLED  SEED,  HULLED  SEED,  SCARIFIED  SEED 

The  seed  of  Sweet  Clover,  as  it  comes  from  the  plant 
is  covered  with  a hull  or  husk.  At  one  time  it  was 
thought  that  the  seed  with  the  hull  on  would  not  ger- 
minate until  the  second  year.  This  is  an  error.  And 
some  authorities  now  contend  that  this  hull  insures  a 
higher  percentage  of  germination,  as  the  hull  holds  the 
moisture  and  softens  the  hard  shell  which  is  a character 
of  Sweet  Clover  Seed.  This  shell  is  often  so  hard  and 
moist  proof  that  it  prevents  the  seed  from  germinating. 
To  get  a good  stand  of  Sweet  Clover  either  plant  un- 
hulled seed  or  scarified  hulled  seed.  Scarified  seed  is 
seed  from  which  the  hull  or  husk  has  been  taken  and 
then  run  through  a special  machine  which  cuts  this  hard 
shell  without  injury  to  the  seed,  thus  allowing  the  seed 
to  absorb  moisture,  which  insures  germination.  For  Fall 
planting  use  unhulled  seed,  which  holds  the  moisture 
around  this  hard  shell  and  softens  it.  For  late  Spring 
planting  use  scarified  seed. 

When  ordering  please  mention  which  kind  of  seed 
you  desire. 

NOT  PREPAID — Purchaser  paying  express  or  freight 
charges.  If  by  Parcel  Post,  add  5c  per  lb.;  if  100  lbs.  or 
more  is  wanted,  see  Blue  List  for  price. 

Unhulled — Lb.,  35c;  5 lbs.,  $1.65;  10  lbs.,  $3.25;  25  lbs.,  $7.50. 
Hulled — Lb.,  50c;  5 lbs.,  $2.40;  10  lbs.,  $4.50;  25  lbs.,  $10.00. 
Scarified — Lb.,  55c;  5 lbs.,  $2.65;  10  lbs.,  $5.00;  25  lbs.,  $11.25. 


Sweet  Clover 
Yellow  Blossom 

(Biennial — Hulled) 

This  variety  is  similar  to  the  White  Blossom,  and 
will  grow  on  almost  any  kind  of  soil.  It  is  more  spread- 
ing in  habit  and  does  not  grow  as  tall  and  large  as  the 
White  Blossom,  and  for  that  reason  makes  a finer  and 
more  tender  hay.  Cattle  prefer  it  to  any  of  the  other 
Sweet  Clovers. 


This  variety  of  Yellow  Blossom  Sweet  Clover  should 
not  be  confused  with  the  Yellow  Blossom  Annual.  As  the 
biennial  is  growing  in  favor  with  all  who  try  it,  and 
many  prefer  it  to  the  White  Blossom,  especially  in  the 
high  altitudes  where  it  does  much  better  than  the  White 
Blossom.  It  is  ten  days  earlier  than  the  White  Blossom. 

Not  prepaid — Purchaser  paying  express  or  freight  charges. 
If  by  Parcel  Post,  add  5c  per  lb.  Lb.,  50c;  5 lbs.,  $2.40; 
10  lbs.,  $4.50;  25  lbs.,  $10.00.  Per  100  lbs.  or  more,  see  Blue 
List. 


Permanent  Grass  and  Clover 
Mixture 

PERMANENT  MIXTURES — They  contain  all  the  best 
varieties  of  grasses  and  clovers  and  produce  the  best 
pasture  that  could  be  obtained.  Write  to  us  and  let  us 
suggest  a mixture  for  your  pasture  or  meadow.  We  can 
get  up  a special  mixture.  It  will  cost  you  nothing  to  get 
our  suggestions,  and  our  prices  for  mixtures  are  reason- 
able. 


Alsyke  Clover  and  Timothy  Mixed 

In  cleaning  Timothy  for  seed  there  is  always  a cer- 
tain amount  of  mixed  Clover  and  Timothy  that  is  taken 
from  the  Timothy,  it  being  impossible  to  separate  the  two 
by  machinery.  So  we  are  offering  you  a mixed  seed,  con- 
sisting of  about  25  per  cent  of  Alsyke  Clover  and  about 
75  per  cent  of  Fancy  Timothy  seed.  To  those  who  are 
going  to  plant  Timothy  and  Clover  together,  money  can 
be  saved  by  buying  this  seed,  for  it  is  much  cheaper 
already  mixed.  An  excellent  stand  can  be  secured  by 
planting  to  12  to  15  pounds  of  this  mixture.  Alsyke  and 
Timothy  hay  is  much  richer  in  feeding  value  than 
Timothy  alone,  for  Alsyke  is  one  of  the  best  Clovers  for 
hay,  being  finer  and  more  leafy  than  other  sorts. 

Not  prepaid;  purchaser  paying  express  or  freight 
charges.  .If  by  Parcel  Post,  add  5c  per  lb.  Lb.,  35c;  5 lbs., 
$1.65;  10  lbs.,  3.25;  25  lbs.,  $7.50.  Per  100  lbs.  or  more, 
see  Blue  List. 

On  large  amounts  ask  for  samples  and  special  prices, 
add  5c  per  lb. 

Mountain  Meadow  Mixture 

Will  do  good  in  high  altitudes,  making  a heavy,  thick 
sod  that  withstands  the  severe  colds.  Can  be  sown  in  the 
fall  or  spring,  using  about  25  pounds  to  the  acre.  On 
account  of  its  rapid  growth,  satisfaction  is  attained  the 
first  year,  an  excellent  sort  for  mountain  meadows  and 
high  lands.  If  allowed  to  grow,  it  will  produce  a fine 
crop  of  clean,  nutritious,  well-proportioned  hay,  which 
may  be  cut  and  cured  for  winter  use  and  the  field  can  be 
pastured  without  injury  to  the  next  year  crop. 

Not  prepaid;  purchaser  paying  express  or  freight.  If 
by  Parcel  Post,  add  5c  per  lb.  Lb.,  45c;  5 lbs.,  $2.20;  10 
lbs.,  $4.25;  25  lbs.,  $10.00.  Per  100  lbs.  or  more,  see  Blue 
List. 

Special  Mixtures  of  Grasses  and 

WE  CAN  ALSO  MAKE  tfP  SPECIAL  MIXTURES  FORi 

Wet  permanent  meadows. 

Meadow  lands  that  are  neither  too  wet  nor  too  dry 

Meadows  that  are  rather  dry. 

Bottom  land  mixtures. 

Permanent  pastures. 

Brush  pasture  mixture. 

Write  for  special  prices  on  the  mixture  you  desire. 

These  Prices  on  Clover  Seed  Are  Not  Prepaid.  If  Wanted 
by  Parcels  Post,  Add  5c  or  Postage  at  Parcels 
Post  Rate.  Get  Our  Speeial  Prices 
on  Larger  Amounts. 


OUR  CLOVER  SEED  IS  PURE  AND  OF  HIGH 
GERMINATION 


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GOLD  SEAL  SEED  (FROM  THE  TOP  OF  THE  WORLD)  EXTREMELY  HARDY 


Grasses 

These  prices  on  Grass 
Seed  are  not  postpaid. 
If  wanted  by  Parcel 
Post  add  postage,  5c 
per  lb. 

Ask  for  Our  Special 
Delivered 
Prices  On 
Large 
Quantities 

Orchard  Grass 

A valuable  grass  for 
pasture  or  hay  land,  on 
account  of  its  earliness 
it  is  very  well  adapted 
for  permanent  pasture. 
When  grown  for  hay, 
more  than  one  crop  can 
be  obtained  in  one  sett,- 
son,  and  when  only  one 
crop  is  cut  the  under- 
growth is  very  heavy 
and  gives  splendid  and 
rich  pasture  unitl  late 
in  the  fall.  It  will 
stand  drought  and  is 
hardy.  It  grows  in 
tufts,  and  is  therefore 
best  sown  with  Bed 
Clover  or  Alfalfa.  It  is 
well  suited  for  shady 
places,  such  as  orchards 
and  groves.  Grov/s  on 
all  kinds  of  land,  but 
does  best  on  deep,  rich, 
sandy  loam  or  clay  soils. 
Not  prepaid;  purchaser 
paying  express  or 
freight  charges.  If  by 
Parcels  Post,  add  5c  per 
lb.  Lb.,  45c;  5 lbs.,  $2.20; 
10  lbs.,  $4.25;  25  lbs., 

$10.00.  Per  100  lbs.  or 
more,  see  Blue  List. 


Drome  Oraai 


Timothy 

The  most  popular  of  all  grasses  that  are  used  for 
hay  purposes.  It  requires  less  in  time  and  expense  to 
secure  a crop  of  Timothy  than  almost  anything  else  you 
can  plant.  It  is  easy  to  sow;  does  not  require  much  seed 
per  acre;  starts  growing  quick;  easy  to  harvest,  and 
above  everything  else,  it  is  easy  to  sell  Timothy  hay. 

Timothy  is  not  a dry  land  grain  but  will  do  fairly 
good  on  any  soil  that  can  be  irrigated,  or  that  is  natur- 
ally damp.  And  when  planted  on  clay  or  heavy  soil  an 
extra  heavy  yield  may  be  expected. 

Timothy  hay  has  a higher  feeding  value  when  it  is 
cut  early  while  still  in  bloom,  or  shortly  afterward.  The 
average  yield  of  Timothy  is  two  to  three  tons  per  acre. 
Only  ten  pounds  of  Gold  Seal  Timothy  Is  required  to  plant 
an  acre. 

GOLD  SEAL  T IMOTHY  SEED  is  seed  that  has  been 
grown  in  valleys  of  the  Rocky  Mountain  regions  of 
the  Unitedy  States,  and  has  been  run  through  our 
large  cleaning  mills  two  or  three  times,  or  until  it  is 
almost  perfect,  solid  seed,  free  from  weeds  and  of 
high  germination.  No  better  seed  could  be  offered 
by  any  seed  dealer.  Not  prepaid;  purchaser  paying 
express  or  freight.  If  by  Parcels  Post,  add  5c  per  lb. 
Lb.,  25c;  5 lbs.,  $1.15;  10  lbs.,  $2.25;  25  lbs.,  $5.00.  Per 
100  lbs.  or  more,  see  Blue  List. 

Western  Wheat  Grass 

WESTERN  WHEAT  GRASS — This  is  the  valuable  plant 
that  grows  wild  over  our  Western  country  and  thrives 
so  well  in  Colorado,  Wyoming,  New  Mexico  and  North 
Dakota.  It  is  the  famous  bunch  grass  of  the  Cana- 
dian Northwest;  it  is  one  of  the  best  and  is  the  surest 
• hay  grass  for  these  sections.  It  produces  large  quan- 
tities of  hay  and  makes  excellent  permanent  pasture. 
It  is  like  the  wild  buffalo  grass,  is  the  natural  grass 
of  the  West  and  is  particularly  adapted  to  our  prairie 
soils.  It  also  does  well  on  land  impregnated  with 
alkali.  It  withstands  drought  and  the  cold  winters. 
As  a mixture  it  does  fine  with  Brome  Grass;  15  lbs. 
of  seed  is  usually  sown  to  the  acre,  and  if  planted 
'with  Brome,  7 V2  lbs.  to  the  acre.  The  seed  being 
quite  heavy,  may  be  sown  with  any  ordinary  grain 
seeder.  Plant  1 to  3 inches  deep.  Prices:  Lb.,  40c* 
10  lbs.,  $3.50;  50  lbs.,  $15.00;  100  lbs.,  $28.00. 

Brome  Grass  (Western  Grown) 

Bromus  Inermus,  or  Hungarian  Brome  Grass — Stands 
excessive  drought  and  extreme  cold  without  injury.  The 
grass  that  has  made  good  in  the  dry  sections  of  the  West. 


This  extensively  advertised  grass  was  introduced 
from  Russia.  It  is  a vigorous,  hardy  perennial  with  strong 
creeping  root  stalks;  smooth,  upright,  leafy  stems,  one  to 
four  feet  high,  and  loose,  open  seed  heads,  four  to  eight 
inches  long.  In  a few  years  it  forms  very  tough  sod, 
soon  crowding  out  other  grasses,  clovers  and  weeds.  Its 
remarkable  drought  resisting  qualities  have  proved  it  to 
be  the  most  valuable  grass  for  dry  regions  where  other 
grasses  could  hardly  exist.  It  is  thoroughly  permanent 
and  grows  with  wonderful  rapidity,  producing  heavy 
crops  and  luxuriant  pasture.  Its  value  to  the  farmers  of 
dry  regions  cannot  be  over-estimated.  All  kinds  of  stock 
eat  it  with  relish  and  chemical  analysis  shows  that  it  is 
richer  in  flesh-forming  ingredients  than  Timothy.  It 
starts  to  grow  very  early  in  the  spring,  before  any  of  the 
grasses  upon  the  native  prairies  show  any  signs  of  life, 
and  remains  green  far  into  December.  Cold  will  not  kill 
it,  it  having  been  grown  successfully  as  far  north  as 
Manitoba  in  Canada.  Without  doubt  it  is  the  grass  for 
the  dry  regions  of  the  West;  also  flourishes  on  wet  lands. 
Not  prepaid;  purchaser  paying  express  or  freight  charges. 
If  by  Parcels  Post,  add  5c  per  lb.  Lb.,  45c;  5 lbs.,  $2.20; 
10  lbs.,  $4.25;  25  lbs.,  $10.00.  Per  100  lbs.  or  more,  see 
Blue  List. 

Tall  Meadow  Oat  Grass 

The  earliest  of  all  grasses,  either  for  pasturq  or  hay 
growing,  especially  adapted  to  our  western  country,  be- 
ing one  of  the  first  grasses  to  show  in  the  spring-time. 
It  is  very  popular  for  its  rapidity  in  growth,  oftentimes 
reaching  the  height  of  4 feet  by  June,  and  under  fair 
conditions  should  furnish  a second  and  sometimes  a third 
cutting  of  good  hay.  When  using  for  hay  it  should  be 
cut  during  the  blooming  period.  Is  often  planted  with 
alfalfa  and  other  clovers,  which  mixtures  makes  excel- 
lent hay.  Not  prepaid;  purchaser  paying  express  or 
freight  charges.  If  by  Parcels  Post,  add  5c  per  lb.  Lb., 
40c;  5 lbs.,  $1.90;  10  lbs.,  $3.75;  25  lbs.,  $7.50.  Per  100  lbs. 
or  more,  see  Blue  List. 

Red  Top 

A valuable  grass  for  moist  soils  and  low  land.  It  is 
a good  permanent  grass,  standing  our  climate  as  well  as 
any  other,  and  consequently  well  suited  for  pastures,  in 
which  it  should  be  fed  close,  for  if  allowed  to  grow  up 
to  seed  the  cattle  refuse  it.  On  rich,  moist  soil  it  will 
grow  2 feet  and  on  poor  soil  about  half  that  height. 
Not  prepaid;  purchaser  paying  express  or  freight  charges. 
If  by  Parcels  Post,  add  5c  per  lb.  Lb.,  40c;  5 lbs.,  $1.90; 
10  lbs.,  $3.75;  25  lbs.,  $7.50.  Per  100  lbs.  or  more,  see  Blue 
List. 


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English  or  Perennial  Rye  Grass 

For  hay  Meadow  Fescue  is  a better  grass  but  Rye 
Grass  is  very  desirable  for  pasture  or  lawns.  Like  Ken- 
tucky Blue  Grass,  it  forms  a dense,  even  sod  and  grows  so 
quickly  that  by  its  use  a fine  lawn  may  be  had  in  six 
weeks  from  sowing.  It  makes  a quicker,  leafier  growth 
than  any  other  grass,  succeeds  in  the  shade  as  well  as 
In  the  sun,  and  may  be  sown  with  good  results  in  orch- 
ards or  woodland  pastures.  Much  used  for  fall  and 
spring  pasture.  Sow  in  the  spring  or  fall,  at  the  rate 
of  about  25  pounds  per  acre.  Mot  prepaid;  purchaser  pay- 
ing- express  or  freight  charges.  If  by  Parcels  Post,  add 
5e  per  lb.  Lb..  30c:  5 lbs.,  $1.40;  10  lbs.,  $2.70;  25  lbs., 
$0.50.  Per  100  lbs.  or  more,  see  Blue  List. 


Ask  for  special  delivered  prices  on  large  quantities 
•>f  grass  seeds. 


Meadow  Fescue 

Or  English  Blue  Grass 

One  of  the  grasses  most  used  in  permanent  or  tem- 
porary meadows  for  mowing  or  for  pasture.  It  succeeds 
best  in  cold,  moist,  light  soils,  in  well-drained  meadows 
and  in  low  valleys  rich  in  organic  matter.  It  should  not 
be  grown  at  all  on  warm,  dry  land.  It  does  not  reach 
its  full  development  till  the  second  or  third  year,,  when  it 
far  exeeds  most  other  sorts  in  the  quantity  produced 
and  its  nutritive  matter.  After  being  mown,  it  grows 
again  very  quickly.  The  forage,  either  green  or  dried, 
is  very  nourishing  and  much  relished  by  cattle,  espe- 
cially when  cut  young. 

It  will  produce  a fine,  green  lawn  where  Kentucky 
Blue  Grass  fails,  and  many  prefer  it  to  any  other  grass 
for  this  purpose.  It  also  makes  a suitable  pasture  or 
meadow  mixture  with  clover  and  other  grasses.  Not  pre- 
paid; purchaser  paying  express  or  freight  charges.  If  by 
Parcels  Post,  add  5c  per  lb.  Lb.,  55c;  5 lbs.,  $2.05;  10  lbs., 
$5.25;  25  lbs.,  $12.50.  Per  100  lbs.  or  more,  see  Blue  List. 


Lawn  Grasses 

These  prices  on  Lawn  Grass  Seed  are  not  postpaid.  If  wanted  by  Parcel  Post,  add  5c  per  lb. 

Some  people  seem  to  think  that  it  is  a hard  matter  or  impossible  to  get  a nice  lawn  started,  but  we  have 
always  found  it  very  easy,  if  you  use  good  seed  and  pay  attention  to  getting  the  ground  prepared  in  good  shape  to 
•tart  with. 

Preparation — In  the  first  place,  you  must,  of  course,  have  soil  that  is  fairly  rich.  If  it  Is  real  poor  and  thin, 
•andy,  or  sour  heavy  clay,  you  will  have  to  add  some  good  soil  to  it  before  you  start.  It  must  be  worked  up  fine 
and  mellow  and  be  free  from  sticks,  trash,  clods  and  stones.  You  can’t  cultivate  lawn  grass  after  it  is  started,  so 
you  must  do  all  your  cultivation  beforehand.  When  you  get  the  ground  nicely  fixed,  sow  the  seed  broadcast  at  thr 
rate  of  one  pound  to  150  square  feet,  and  then  rake  it  so  it  will  be  covered  nicely.  Of  course,  it  must  be  kept  moist 
until  it  gets  well  started.  Grass  is  mighty  tender  stuff  when  it  is  young,  and  if  it  gets  dried  out  down  to  the  roots. 
It  will  kill  out,  but  if  you  can  keep  It  moist  and  growing  until  it  is  two  or  three  weeks  old,  the  chances  are  you  will 
have  no  further  trouble  getting  a nice  lawn.  Of  course,  the  richer  the  soil  the  better  chance  you  will  have  and  the 
quicker  you  will  get  a good  growth  of  grass.  Rich  soil,  plenty  of  moisture  and  plenty  of  good  seed  will  give  you  a 
fine  lawn  in  a short  time. 


Fertilizing — Nothing  will  give  a lawn  the  rich,  deep  green,  velvety  appearance  so  much  admired  like  a liberal 
dressing  of  good  fertilizer.  Our  fertilizers  are  specially  prepared  with  that  end  in  view  and  we  can  strongly  recom- 
mend them.  Prices  on  page  91. 


Kentucky  Blue  Grass 

This  makes  the  best,  sweetest  and 
most  nutritious  pasture  for  all 
stock.  It  is  the  first  to  start  up  in 
the  Spring  and  remains  green  until 
snow  flies  in  the  Fall.  It  is  very 
hardy  and  is  uninjured  by  cold,  hot 
sun  or  tramping  of  hoofs.  The 
roots  are  so  thick  and  stout  that 
they  form  a tough  sod.  It  is  often 
sown  in  a mixture  with  other 
grasses.  It  will  do  well  on  almosi 
any  land. 

It  is  by  far  the  most  beautiful 
grass  for  lawn  purposes,  and  it  is 
often  planted  in  conjunction  with 
White  Clover.  If  sown  by  itself  for 
meadow  or  pasture  sow  about  28 
pounds  to  the  acre.  When  planted 
for  lawn,  about  150  pounds  to  the 
acre,  or  1 pound  to  every  150  square 
feet. 

Not  prepaid;  purchaser  paying  ex- 
press or  freight  charges.  If  by  Par- 
cels Post,  add  5c  per  lh.  Lb.,  45c; 
5 lbs.,  $2.20;  10  lbs.,  $4.25;  25  lbs., 
$10.00.  Per  100  lbs.  or  more,  see 
Blue  List. 


A Lawn  of  Kentucky  Blue  G rass  Grown  from  Our  Seed. 


Canada  Blue  Grass 


Somewhat  resembles  Kentucky  Blue  Grass  but  does  not  grow  as  tall  as  Kentucky  Blue  Grass.  It  is  grown  very 
extensively  in  Canada  and  is  especially  adapted  to  our  Western  country.  It  will  stand  more  drought  and  is  more 
hardy  than  Kentucky  Blue  Grass;  thrives  on  most  all  kinds  of  soils;  succeeds  even  on  poor  soils.  As  it  is  a Canadian 
Grass  it  stands  the  cold,  severe  winter.  It  makes  excellent  lawns  and  pastures,  but  when  planted  for  pasture  is 
usually  sown  with  other  grasses.  Not  prepaid;  purchaser  paying  express  or  freight  charges.  If  by  Parcels  Post,  add 
5c  per  lb.  Lb.,  35c;  5 lbs.,  $1.65;  10  lbs.,  $3.25;  25  lbs.,  $7.50.  Per  100  lbs.  or  more,  see  Blue  List. 

Emerald  Lawn  Mixture 

An  unrivaled  mixture  of  the  purest  and  cleanest  seed.  It  contains  only  the  highest  grade  of  grasses  suitable 
for  the  purpose  of  making  a beautiful,  durable  and  lasting  lawn.  Our  Emerald  Lawn  Grass  germinates  quick,  rbots 
deeply,  withstands  the  extreme  heat  of  the  summer  and  the  severe  cold  of  winter,  making  a beautiful,  rich,  green 
lawn  that  last  for  years.  There  are  many  failures  in  getting  a good  lawn,  and  these  failures  are  many  times  due  to 
poor  seed.  No  matter  how  much  time  you  spend  preparing  the  ground,  watering  and  taking  care  of  the  seed  bed. 
you  will  never  get  a good  lawn  unless  you  plant  good  seed  that  will  grow.  We  guarantee  our  Emerald  Lawn  Mix- 
ture to  produce  a fine  green  lawn,  and  if  it  don’t,  your  money  will  be  returned.  You  will  note  our  prices  are  rea- 
sonable, so  why  take  a chance  with  seed  that  is  not  guaranteed — full  directions  with  every  package.  Not  prepaid; 
purchaser  paying  express  or  freight  charges.  If  by  Parcels  Post,  add  5c  per  lb.  Lh.,  35c;  5 lbs.,  $1.65;  10  lbs.,  $3.25; 
25  lbs.,  $7.50.  Per  100  lbs.  or  more,  see  Blue  List. 


GOLD  SEAL  SEED  (FROM  THE  TQP,  OF  THE  WORLD)  EXTREMELY  HARDY 


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Write  for  our  delivered  price  on  1JW  U CAT  Our  wheat  la  pure.  Write  for 

large  amounts  of  wheat.  1 samples. 

Prices  on  Wheat  are  not  postpaid.  If  by  Parcel  Post  add  5c  per  lb. 

Marquis  Wheat 

THE  KING  OF  ALL  SPRING  WHEATS.  REMARKABLY  EARLY,  EXCEEDINGLY  PRODUCTIVE,  UNEXCELLED 
IN  MILLING  QUALITY.  Pronounced  by  both  Farmers  and  Millers  the  Finest  Spring  Wheat  for  the  Western  Ter- 
ritory. It  is  ten  days  earlier;  produces  10  bushels  more  per  acre;  has  a higher  milling  and  baking  quality  than  any 
•ther  Spring  Wheat  known  today. 

Marquis  Wheat  is  a spring  wheat,  it  is  somewhat  similar  to  Red  Fife  but  matures  ten  days  earlier.  The  grain 
Is  a little  more  plump,  of  a darker  red  appearance,  and  beardless,  having  smooth  yellow  chaff..  Marquis  Wheat  is 
short  strawed  which  makes  it  less  likely  to  lodge.  In  quality  it  leads  them  all;  in  numerous  milling  tests  it  has 
shown  higher  tests  than  other  varieties,  and  this  question  of  quality  is  a big  thing  to  the  wheat  grower  when  it 
comes  time  to  move  his  crop  to  the  mills  or  elevators.  And  Marquis  Wheat  almost  always  will  grade  “No.  1 Hard.” 

In  productiveness  Marquis  Wheat  is  again  to  be  considered,  for  its  yielding  qualities  are  one  of  the  wonderful 
merits  of  this  new  wheat,  and  on  a fairly  good  piece  of  wheat  land  should  produce  anywhere  from  45  to  60  bushels 
to  the  acre.  This  fact,  together  with  the  earliness,  should  be  an  inducement  to  our  wheat  growers  to  plant  It  this 


spring. 

REMEMBER  MARQUIS  WHEAT  IS: 

1.  A Spring  Wheat. 

2.  An  Early  Wheat. 

3.  A Hard  Wheat. 

'4.  The  highest  grade  of  milling  wheat. 

5.  Yields  more  than  other  varieties. 

6.  Has  no  beard. 

7.  Not  apt  to  rust. 

8.  Grows  on  short  straw. 

9.  Does  not  lodge. 

10.  Weighs  65  to  70  pounds  to  measured  bushel. 

NOT  PREPAID.— Purchaser  paying  express  or  freight 
charges ; if  wanted  parcel  post,  add  5c  per  pound.  Lb.,  15c ; 
5 lbs.,  60c;  10  lbs.,  $1.00;  25  lbs.,  $2.00.  Per  100  lbs.,  see 
Blue  List. 

Get  special  prices  on  large  amounts. 

Early  Baart  Wheat 

Early  Baart  Wheat  was  introduced  in  America  from 
Australia.  It  is  ten  days  earlier,  and  a heavier  yielder 
than  the  Blue  Stem.  The  Oregon  Agricultural  College 
recommends  it  very  highly  for  dry  lands  in  the  North- 
west. And  in  Arizona  and  New  Mexico  it  is  becoming 
very  popular,  as  it  is  the  most  profitable  Spring  Wheat 
for  these  sections. 

Baart  Wheat  is  the  best  soft  spring  wheat  because  it 
produces  more  than  any  other  variety.  It  is  a bearded 
sort.  The  straw  is  very  strong.  On  account  of  its  earli- 
ness it  is  very  well  suited  to  dry  lands  as  it  usually 
makes  a crop  before  hot  weather  sets  in.  It  is  very  little 
affected  with  rust  and  the  kernels  are  large. 

NOT  PREPAID.— Purchaser  paying  express  or  freight 
charges ; if  wanted  parcel  post,  add  5c  per  pound.  Lb.,  15c ; 
5 lbs.,  65c;  10  lbs.,  $1.15;  25  lbs.,  $2.25.  Per  100  lbs.,  see 
Blue  List. 

Turkey  Red  Winter  Wheat 

A standard  red  bearded  wheat  with  very  strong  straw. 
It  is  early,  ripening  before  rust  and  insects  appear. 
Average  yield  is  30  to  40  bushels  to  the  acre.  It  is  a 
bearded  variety,  kernels  are  large,  red  and  hard  and  is  in 
good  demand  by  millers  and  most  always  grades  number 
one.  Prices  will  be  supplied  upon  request  throughout  the 
summer. 

NOT  PREPAID. — Purchaser  paying  express  or  freight 
charges ; if  wanted  parcel  post,  add  5c  per  pound.  Lb.,  15c ; 
5 lbs.,  60c;  10  lbs.,  $1.00;  25  lbs.,  $2.00.  Per  100  lbs.,  see 
Blue  List. 


Defiance  Wheat,  Regenerated 

Sometimes  Called  Million  Dollar  Wheat 

The  old  standard  variety  of  Spring  Wheat  planted,  ex- 
tensively in  the  middle  west  as  the  main  crop  wheat 
The  Defiance  is  a perfect  wheat  with  extraordinary, 
heavy  yielding  qualities.  The  kernel  is  plump  and,  i-f 
harvested  before  being  allowed  to  over-ripen,  it  never 
shells  out  of  the  hull.  The  stock  is  medium  in  height 
and  makes  excellent  straw.  There  are  more  farmers 
planting  Regenerated  Defiance  today  than  any  other 
kind.  It  is  not  termed  as  a dry  land  wheat,  but  often- 
times good  yields  are  reported  from  dry  lands.  Defiance 
is  considered  one  of  the  best  milling  varieties  grown. 

NOT  PREPAID. — Purchaser  paying  express  or  freight 
charges ; if  wanted  parcel  post,  add  5c  per  pound.  Lb.,  15c ; 
5 lbs.,  60c;  10  lbs.,  $1.00;  25  lbs.,  $2.00.  Per  100  lbs.,  see 
Blue  List. 


Macaroni  or  Durum  Wheat 

In  the  field  this  wheat  grows  very  strong  and  with 
surprising  rapidity,  so  rapidly  as  to  get  ahead  of  the 
weeds,  not  only  are  the  growing  qualities  in  its  favor 
but  it  is  also  a heavy  yielder.  Macaroni  Wheat  produces 
as  good  a yield  of  grain  to  the  acre  as  most  any  other 
variety.  • It  does  not  shell  or  bleach  and  is  hail  proof  to 
a certain  extent,  owing  to  the  tightness  of  the  hull.  It 
is  not  a milling  wheat,  but  is  grown  only  where  other 
varieties  do  not  mature  or  thrive,  or  when  feed  is  wanted. 
The  straw  makes  excellent  fodder  and  this  wheat  very 
seldom  fails  to  produce  grain,  even  on  our  dry  farms, 
where  it  has  won  the  favor  of  the  dry  farmers  as  a sure 
wheat  crop.  It  has  a very  hard  kernel  and  is  known  as 
a glue  wheat. 

NOT  PREPAID. — Purchaser  paying  express  or  freight 
charges ; if  wanted  parcel  post,  add  5c  per  pound.  Lb.,  15c ; 
5 lbs.,  60c;  10  lbs.,  $1.00;  25  lbs.,  $2.00.  Per  100  lbs.,  see 
Blue  List. 

For  'larger  amounts  get  our  special  delivered  prices. 


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THE  WESTERN  SEED  COMPANY,  DENVER,  COLORADO 


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The  change  of  seed  oats 
Is  jnst  as  important  as  the 
change  of  seed  potatoes  or 
seed  corn  and  it 
will  pay  you  to 
renew  your  seed 
oats  by  sowmg 
our  pure  and  im- 
proved strains  of 
seed. 


SEED  OATS 

These  Prices  on  Oats  Are  Not  Postpaid,  If  Wanted  by  Parcel  Post,  add  5c  per  Pound. 

Write  for  Special  Prices  on  Large  Amounts. 

Silver  Mine  Oats 


Swedish  Select  Oats 


While  it  is  our  desire  to  have  as  many  of  our  cus- 
tomers as  possible  order  a quantity  of  our  Bliss  Side 
Oats,  we  wish  to  state  that  the  Swedish  Select  Oats  have 
given  such  general  satisfaction  that  we  know  many  will 
stick  to  this  favorite.  It  is  an  abundant  yielder  of  heavy, 
fine  grain.  It  is  a vigorous  grower  and  on  rich  soil  is 
likely  to  lodge. 

NOT  PREPAID. — Purchaser  paying  express  or  freight 
charges;  if  wanted  parcel  post,  add  5c  per  pound.  Lb.,  15c; 
5 lbs.,  60c;  10  lbs.,  $1.00;  25  lbs.,  $2.00.  Per  100  lbs.,  see 
Blue  List. 

New  Market  Oats 

Very  desirable  oats  to  raise.  It  grows  erect  on 
large,  stiff,  nutritious  stems,  producing  long  heads.  It  is 
early  maturing  and  very  good  yielder. 

NOT  PREPAID. — Purchaser  paying  express  or  freight 
charges ; if  wanted  parcel  post,  add  5c  per  pound.  Lb.,  15c ; 
5 lbs.,  60c;  10  lbs.,  $1.00;  25  lbs.,  $2.00.  Per  100  lbs.,  see 
Blue  List. 

Kherson,  or  Mountain  Oats 

This  fine  early  producing  oat  is  known  to  the  seeds- 
men as  the  only  60-day  oat  that  is  worth  while  talking 
about  And  whenever  tried  it  has  proven  to  be  the  best 
oat  for  dry-land  purposes.  Not  only  does  it  bear  a full 
head  of  beautiful  yellow  grain,  but  it  produces  a fine 
grade  of  straw.  The  straw  is  stiff  and  is  not  subject  to 
rust,  with  thick  broad  leaves  that  extend  nearly  to  the 
roots.  This  straw  makes  excellent  fodder,  being  very  nu- 
tritious and  a good  keeper.  On  account  of  the  early  pro- 
ductiveness and  quick ’growing  qualities  of  this  oat,  it 
will  thrive  and  produce  a crop  before  the  extreme  hot 
and  dry  weather  sets  in,  using  only  the  moisture  of  the 
spring  rains  and  snows.  Those  who  desires  early  feed 
or  a dry-land  oat  should  not  overlook  the  Kherson.  Our 
seed  is  mountain  grown. 

Lb.,  15c;  5 lbs.,  60c;  10  lbs.,  $1.00;  100  lbs.  see  Blue  List. 


This  oat  has  a reputation  as  an  exceed- 
ingly heavy  and  reliable  yielder.  It  is  very 
hardy  and  prolific  and  yields  beautiful 
white  kernels.  The  heads  are  very  large 
in  proportion  to  the  stiff,  bright,  clean 
straw.  The  sprangle  top  heads,  although 
long,  are  borne  low  down  on  the  stalk 
which  seems  to  prevent  lodging.  The  de- 
mand for  this  variety  last  season  exhaust- 
ed our  supply  and  we  suggest  early  orders 
to  avoid  disappointment. 

NOT  PREPAID. — Purchaser  paying  express  or  freight 
charges ; if  wanted  pareel  post,  add  5c  per  pound.  Lb.,  15c ; 
5 lbs.,  60c;  10  lbs.,  $1.00;  25  lbs.,  $2.00.  Per  100  lbs.,  see 
Blue  List. 

Bliss  Side  Oats 

REGENERATED 

The  original  stock  of  White  Russian  Oats  was  a 
capital  oat  and  sprang  immediately  into  great  favor,  but 
we  have  to  offer  a higher  strain  of  Side  Oats,  and  any 
one  anticipating  the  planting  of  oats  should  not  over- 
look ordering  at  least  a few  hundred  pounds  of  this  vari- 
ety. The  following  description  is  by  Mr.  Bliss,  the 
originator: 

“The  White  Russian  Side  Oat  is  an  old  favorite  with 
the  Western  farmers  on  account  of  its  fine  appearance, 
strong  straw  and  uniformly  good  yields,  as  well  as  for 
the  digestibility  and  food  value. 

“The  percentage  of  meat  to  total  weight  is  72  per 
cent,  which  is  about  as  large  a percentage  as  any  oat 
grown. 

“The  thin  hull  makes  it  more  digestible  than  some  of 
the  thicker  hulled  oats. 

“It  is  a late  variety,  maturing,  however,  at  an  alti- 
tude as  high  as  7,000  feet.  It  is  also  a desirable  variety 
to  use  when  cut  for  hay  at  altitudes  where  it  will  not 
ripen. 

“Having  tried  out  the  White  Russian  Oat,  compar- 
ing it  with  others,  found  it  less  injured  by  grasshoppers 
and  hail  than  the  wide  branching  kind,  owing  to  the 
peculiar  formation  of  the  head — grain  on  one  side  of  the 
stem. 

“Having  decided  to  make  a specialty  of  this  oat,  I 
began  to  look  about  for  some  seed  free  from  mixture, 
but  could  find  none,  so  I got  the  best  I could  obtain  and 
then  secured  about  a half  bushel  of  pure  seed  by  strip- 
ping the  grain  from  heads  showing  proper  development. 
From  this  I started  the  Bliss  Side  Oat,  which  has  proven 
very  satisfactory. 

“As  we  use  oats  here  as  a cover  crop  for  alfalfa,  we 
do  not  seed  heavily,  using  from  1 to  1%  bushels  per  acre, 
and  with  this  light  seeding  we  not  only  get  a stand  of 
alfalfa,  but  thresh  from  60  to  75  bushels  of  grain  per  acre. 

\ “The  heads  contain  from  90  to  150  grains  and  have, 
under  favorable  conditions,  grown  to  a length  of  2 feet. 

“With  this  practically  pedigreed  seed  our  crop  ripens 
uniformly  and  makes  an  attractive  and  altogther  profit- 
able crop.  E.  R.  BLISS.” 

NOT  PREPAID. — Purchaser  paying  express  or  freight 
eharges;  if  wanted  parcel  post,  add  5c  per  pound.  Lb.,  15c; 
5 lbs.,  60c;  10  lbs.,  $1.00;  25  lbs.,  $2.00.  Per  100  lbs.,  see 
Blue  List. 

GENUINE  VICTORY  OATS 
SEE  NOVELTIES,  PAGE  8. 


GOLD  SEAL  SEEP  (FROM  THE  TOP  OF  THE  WORLD)  EXTREMELY  HARDY 


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Speltz  (Spring  Emmer) 

BETTER  THAN  CORN  FOR  THE  WEST 
Prices  Are  Not  Postpaid.  If  by  Parcel  Post,  5c  per  lb.,  to  Prices  Given  Below. 


The  wonderful  merits  of  this  grain  have  placed  it  at  the  top  of  the  list,  especially 
among  the  dry-land  farmers. 

As  seen  in  the  picture,  it  resembles  barley  and  wheat,  and  is  classed  with  them. 
It  will  make  a crop  under  the  most  unfavorable  soil  and  weather  conditions,  and  is  one 
of  the  first  spring  grains  to  ripen,  being  of  very  rapid  growth.  If  it  is  feed  that  you 
desire,  don’t  overlook  Speltz,  for  all  kinds  of  stock  do  well  on  it  and  you  can  harvest 
more  Speltz  from  an  acre  than  either  oats,  wheat  or  barley. 

Each  year  we  are  having  more  calls  for  Speltz,  and  in  almost  every  case  where 
small  quantities  were  sold  for  trial  purposes,  the  growers  are  now  planting  on  a large 
scale. 

If  you  have  never  tried  this  grain,  we  urge  that  you  give  it  a trial,  and  make  it  a 
good  one,  for  it  is  a certain  pleaser. 

In  planting  Speltz  you  sow  from  50  to  75  pounds  to  the  acre,  but  on  dry  land  40  to 
60  pounds  are  sufficient. 

When  ready  to  buy  write  us  for  special  price;  state  the  quantity  wanted  and  we 
will  gladly  submit  samples.  Not  Prepaid — Purchaser  paying  evpress  or  freight  charges; 
if  wanted  parcel  post,  add  5<i  per  pound.  Lb.,  15c;  5 lbs.,  60c;  10  lbs.,  $1.00;  25  lbs.,  $2.00. 
Per  100  lbs.,  see  Blue  List. 

Bald  or  Hulless  Barley 

This  is  one  of  the  many  forage  plants  that  has  met  with  success  in  our  western 
country  and  is  one  of  the  best  crops  for  green  feed.  Is  very  early  and  grows  rapidly, 
which  makes  it  a favorite  where  green  feed  is  wanted.  It  can  be  used  as  cured  hay. 
but  should  be  cut  or  harvested  when  it  is  in  the  milk  stage;  if  allowed  to  mature  will 
make  an  excellent  grain,  which  resembles  wheat.  It  is  not  a milling  variety,  but  when 
ground  is  an  excellent  feed  for  stock,  which  do  well  on  it.  It  resists  drought  remark- 
ably well.  It  will  make  a large  crop  of  grain  in  dry  seasons,  even  when  wheat  will  fail. 
Yields  well  on  poor  lands  and  better  on  good  land.  It  has  no  beard,  shelling  off  its 
hulls  the  same  as  wheat.  Not  Prepaid— Purchaser  paying  express  or  freight  charges; 
if  wanted  parcel  post,  add  5c  per  pound.  Lb.,  15c;  5 lbs.,  60c;  10  lbs.,  $1.00;  25  lbs.,  $2.00. 
Per  100  lbs.,  see  Blue  List. 

Hulless  Blue  Barley 

While  it  has  sufficient  hull  to  hold  it  in  the  heads,  these  hulls  are  easily  separated 
in  threshing  and  shells  out  like  wheat.  It  is  very  early,  matures  in  60  to  90  days,  accord- 
ing to  soil  and  locality.  The  grain  is  blue,  resembling  wheat  in  shape  and  exceedingly 
heavy,  weighing  60  pounds  to  the  bushel.  It  is  often  grown  for  hay,  coming  very  early 
and  providing  rich  feed.  It  should  be  cut  just  before  it  becomes  ripe  and  while  the 
straw  is  green.  In  this  condition  it  is  relished  by  all  kinds  of  stock.  The  straw  is  stiff  • 
and  straight,  and  seldom  if  ever  does  it  lodge.  Not  Prepaid — Purchaser  paying  express 
or  freight  charges;  if  wanted  parcel  post,  add  5c  per  pound.  Lb.,  15c;  5 lbs.,  60c;  10  lbs., 
$1.00;  25  lbs.,  $2.00.  Per  100  lbs.,  see  Blue  List.  , 

Oderbrucker  Barley  (Six  Row) 

Oderbrucker  is  a tall,  heavy-strawed  barley  that  stands  up  well  and  graceful.  The 
heads  are  usually  large  and  long  and  are  completely  filled  out  with  very  plump  grain 
that  is  brighter  and  whiter  than  any  other  barley. 

If  you  are  going  to  plant  a feed  barley,  naturally  it  is  the  feed  that  you  are  after, 
and  of  course  you  can  get  good  results  from  any  of  the  other  varieties  of  barley  you 
may  choose,  but  if  you  choose  this  wonderful  six-row,  heavy  yielding,  bearded,  feed 
barley  you  will  harvest  more  grain  than  from  any  of  the  other  varieties. 

Our  seed  of  Oderbrucker  barley  was  grown  from  seed  furnished  by  a careful  and 
successful  grower,  who  took  great  pains  to  keep  the  field  clean  and  "free  from  other 
grains  and  our  large  cleaning  machines  have  graded  this  seed  so  that  it  is  the  best 
grade  of  barley  ever  offered  by  us.  Not  Prepaid — Purchaser  paying  express  or  freight 
charges;  if  wanted  parcel  post,  add  5c  per  pound.  Lb.,  15c;  5 lbs.,  60c;  10  lbs.,  $1.00; 
25  lbs.,  $2.00.  Per  100  lbs.,  see  Blue  List. 

Beardless  Barley,  With  Hull 

(SUCCESS  BARLEY) 

A somewhat  new  grain  and  rapidly  becoming  a favorite  in  our  western  country 
among  barley  growers  and  feeders.  The  strong  feature  in  favor  of  this  barley  is  the 
freedom  from  the  troublesome  beard  that  appears  on  nearly  all  other  barleys.  This 
barley  is  particularly  valuable  to  the  hog  growers  who  feed  barley  on  account  of  its 
fattening  qualities.  It  is  much  more  agreeable  to  handle  in  threshing  than  other  bar- 
leys, and  a whole  lot  safer  and  better  to  feed  on  account  of  its  being  free  from  the 
beard,  which  often  proves  disastrous  to  the  stock  when  feeding. 

On  account  of  the  newness  of  this  grain  we  were  unable  to  locate  a large  amount 
of  good  seed  stock,  and  we  urge  that  you  send  in  your  orders  and  inquiries  as  early  as 
possible.  Not  Prepaid — Purchaser  paying  express  or  freight  charges;  if  wanted  parcel 
post,  add  5c  per  pound.  Lb.,  15c;  5 lbs.,  60c;  10  lbs.,  $1.00;  25  lbs.,  $2.00.  Per  100  lbs., 
see  Blue  List. 


California  Feed  Barley 

We  wish  to  particularly  call  attention  of  the  stock 
growers  to  this  wonderful  grain,  for  the  abundant  yield 
of  feed  and  the  large  amount  of  protein  of  this  barley, 
renders  its  use  valuable  for  stock  and  is  highly  esteemed 
by  stock  growers,  regardl'ess  of  the  fact  that  it  has  a 
beard,  for  when  desired  for  feeding  the  objection  on 
account  of  the  beard  is  overcome  by  cutting  when  the 
grain  is  in  the  dough,  or  if  the  grain  is  allowed  to  ripen 
it  is  advisable  to  grind  before  feeding,  and  when  the 
grain  is  so  treated  the  feeding  value  is  increased  30  per 
cent. 

NOT  PREPAID. — Purchaser  paying  express  or  freight 
charges;  if  wanted  parcel  post,  add  5c  per  pound.  Lb.,  15c; 
5 lbs.,  60c;  10  lbs.,  $1.00;  25  lbs.,  $2.00.  Per  100  lbs.,  see 
Blue  List. 

Winter  Rye  (Fall) 

A fast  growing  favorite  for  fall  pastures,  being  very 
hardy  and  easily  grown  on  almost  any  soil.  It  can  be 
sown  either  for  the  grain  or  the  fodder,  or  for  both,  it 
being  very  productive  It  could  also  be  turned  under  in 


the  spring  when  it  is  about  6 inches  high  and  used  for  a 
soiler. 

NOT  PREPAID. — Purchaser  paying  express  or  freight 
charges ; if  wanted  parcel  post,  add  5c  per  pound.  Lb.,  15c; 
5 lbs.,  60c;  10  lbs.,  $1.00;  25  lbs.,  $2.00.  Per  100  lbs.,  see 
Blue  List. 

Spring  Rye,  True  Stock 

Spring  Rye  is  a sure  crop  and  a heavy  yielder.  It 
should  be  sown  the  same  time  as  other  spring  grains, 
and  on  account  of  its  quick  growing  qualities  it  can  be 
harvested  early.  Spring  Rye  is  considered  by  many  to  be 
one  of  the  best  soilers  in  existence.  Although  Spring 
Rye  does  not  grow  as  tall  as  the  winter  grade,  it  is 
deemed  by  many  to  be  the  best  yielder  and  should  not  be 
overlooked  when  selecting  seed  for  a dry  strip  or  a place 
where  other  grain  did  not  do  well. 

NOT  PREPAID.— Purchaser  payiug  express  or  freight 
charges ; if  wanted  parcel  post,  add  5c  per  pound.  Lb.,  15c ; 
5 lbs.,  60c;  10  lbs.,  $1.00;  25  lbs.,  $2.00.  Per  100  lbs.,  see 
Blue  List. 


THE  WESTERN  SEED  COMPANY,  DENVER,  COLORADO 


WESTERN  GROWN  CORN 
IS  BEST  TO  PLANT 


Field  Com 


SWEET  CORN 
(See  Page  42) 


Cost  of  Corn 

Did  you  ever  figure  out  *the  cost  of  seed  for  an  acre 
•f  corn?  Surely  you  have,  and  you  can’t  help  hut  agree 
with  us,  that  there  is  not  a single  item  that  has  the  small 
cost  or  expense  attached  to  it  as  corn,  when  you  consider 
the  value  of  a good  crop,  hoth  as  a money  maker  and  for 
use  on  the  farm.  Remember,  it  only  takes  8 to  10  pounds 
of  our  high  grade  corn  to  plant  a big  acre. 

Field  Corn 

Growing  corn  in  the  West  is  a different  game  alto- 
gether than  growing  corn  in  the  East.  And  the  big 
secret  of  success  in  the  West  is  the  seed.  You  could 
select  the  finest  piece  of  corn  land  in  this  country,  fall 
plow,  pulverize  and  level  it,  but  if  you  put  in  Eastern 
seed  all  that  you  would  obtain  from  it  would  be  a fine 
crop  of  fodder  with  practically  no  corn.  Now,  here  is  the 
argument:  Corn  that  matures  in  the  East  in  90  to  100 
days  would  not  mature  in  the  West  in  115  to  125  days. 
We  all  know  that  we  have  only  100  to  110  days  to  ma- 
ture corn  in  this  country.  There  has  been  many  a good, 
conscientious  corn  grower  discouraged  to  such  an  extent 
through  this  fine  looking  Eastern  and  Southern  corn  seed 
that  it  would  be  almost  impossible  to  induce  them  to 
plant  corn  again.  Now,  it  is  just  as  easy  to  secure  a good 
crop  of  corn  in  Colorado  and  adjoining  country,  as  in  any 
of  our  best  corn  states,  but  it  is  necessary  to  have  the 
right  variety  of  seed  and  seed  that  was  matured  in  this 
country  in  9f)  to  100  days.  Our  country  is  not  considered 
a corn  country  for  we  never  grow  enough  corn  here  to 
attract  attention.  But  each  year  we  are  improving.  Our 
growers  are  beginning  to  realize  that  the  right  kind  of 
seed  will  produce  the  right  kind  of  corn.  When  select- 
ing seed  corn  always  buy  the  best.  Sometimes  the  price 
may  seem  high,  but  when  you  figure  that  one  bushel  of 
selected  seed  will  plant  6 to  8 acres  of  land,  the  actual 
cost  per  acre  will  be  small,  and  your  chances  on  a full 
crop  made  better. 


Success  of  Corn  on  Dry  Lands 

Every  year  the  West  is  having  better  success  in 
growing  corn  on  dry  lands.  By  dry  lands  we  mean  lands 
that  depend  entirely  on  rainfall  and  snows  for  moisture. 
Even  when  we  have  what  is  known  as  a dry  year,  there 
has  been  good  crops  of  corn  taken  from  these  lands. 

The  scientific  means  of  storing  moisture  away  in  the 
soil  are  improving  each  year,  and  every  year  the  demand 
for  our  dry  land  seed  corn  is  growing. 

By  “dry  land”  seed  corn  we  mean  corn  that  has  been 
grown  on  dry  land  without  irrigation.  It  is  of  very  quick 
growth  and  can  stand  the  drought  longer  than  other 
varieties.  Our  stock  was  grown  for  us  east  of  Denver, 
and  is  strictly  “dry  land  seed.” 

Corn  on  Irrigated  Land 

This  is  the  day  of  $200  to  $1,000  or  better  per  acre  for 
irrigated  land.  You  can’t  afford  to  have  a half  crop  of 
corn  in  your  field,  and  you  can’t  afford  to  hire  help  to 
work  a half  crop  of  corn,  every  acre  must  pay  for  $200  or 
better  investment.  This  is  our  argument,  it  costs  just  as 
much  in  time  and  labor  to  grow  a poor  crop  as  it  does 
to  grow  a good  full  crop.  By  a full  crop  we  mean  a full 
field,  one  that  produces  a heavy  yield  of  both  corn  and 
fodder,  so  that  when  you  have  your  crop  harvested,  you 
'are  satisfied  that  your  land  has  repaid  you  well  for  the 
time,  expense  and  anxious  days  that  you  have  put  into 
the  crop.  Did  you  ever  stop  to  figure  that  the  results  of 
your  corn  crop  greatly  depend  upon  the  selection  of  your 
seeds,  and  that  it  is  absolutely  necessary  to  have  good 
tested  seed?  Now,  we  know  our  seed,  every  grain  of  it, 
and  we  are  trying  to  give  you  actual  description  of  our 
different  varieties. 

Select  the  corn  you  think  is  best  for  your  land  and 
write  for  special  prices  and  samples. 


SWADLEY  CORN,  SEE  PAGE  22. 


GOLD  SEAL  SEED  (FROM  THE  TOP  OF  THE  WORLD)  EXTREMELY  HARDY 


21 


Rich’s  Gold  Seal 

(YELLOW  DENT  PROM  THE  NORTHWEST) 

This  corn  is  about  the  best  we  have  eve-r  struck  and  is  about  the 
finest  looking:  corn  ever  grown.  Mr.  Rich  is  from  Idaho  and  grew 
corn  up  there  for  years,  always  selecting  and  grading  his  stock  for 
seed  for  personal  use.  Mr.  Rich  left  Idaho  and  located  here  at  Den- 
ver on  a fruit  farm,  and  having  no  further  use  for  his  corn  seed  gave 
it  to  us  to  introduce.  We  selected  a few  good  dry  land  corn  growers 
to  raise  this  seed  for  us  so  that  we  could  offer  it  to  the  trade  this 
Spring.  We  have  now  in  our  possession  a limited  amount  of  this 
selected  seed  to  offer.  Not  Prepaid;  if  wanted  by  Parcels  Post,  add  5c 
per  pound;  1 lb.,  15c;  5 lbs.,  65c;  10  lbs.,  $1.10;  25  lbs.,  $2.25;  per  100 
lbs.  or  more,  see  Blue  List. 

Golden  King 

A few  years  ago  while  inspecting  corn  throughout  the  dry  lands 
of  Colorado  we  came  upon  this  wonderful  strain  of  Yellow  corn  and 
at  once  realized  that  we  had  found  an  improvement  over  the  Swadley. 
We  secured  all  that  could  be  spared  from  this  field  and  in  turn 
divided  it  among  some  of  our  friends  and  customers  to  be  tried  out  in 
different  localities,  to  see  if  it  would  hold  out  against  different 
climatic  and  soil  conditions.  The  following  season  we  visited  one  of 
these  fields,  it  was  a ten-acre  strip  in  the  dry  land  section  belonging 
to  T.  C.  Dawson  of  Morgan  County.  Mr.  Dawson  claims  he  secured 
35  bushels  of  Golden  King  Corn  to  the  acre,  and  the  corn  suffered 
an  unusual  dry  season.  Several  of  the  other  trials  were  equally  as 
good,  and  now  we  are  convinced  and  stand  ready  to  recommend 
Golden  King  for  either  irrigated  or  dry  lands.  We  are  sure  it  will 
not  fail  to  make  corn.  Not  Prepaid;  if  wanted  by  Parcels  Post,  add  5c 
per  pound;  1 lb.,  15c;  5 lbs.,  65c;  10  lbs.,  $1.10;  25  lbs.,  $2.25;  per  100 
lbs.  or  more,  see  Blue  List. 

Lewis  White  Dent 

Originated  and  bred  by  Mr.  J.  H.  Lewis  of  Douglas  County,  having 
been  grown  by  him  for  many  years.  His  aim  being  to  develop  a strain 
that  would  give  plenty  of  fodder  and  mature  in  less  than  90  days, 
that  is  what  we  have  in  Lewis  White  Dent.  As  seen  in  the  photo- 
graph it  possesses  a deep  grain  on  a small  cob.  The  ears  average 
eight  to  ten  inches  long,  always  two  and  quite  frequently  three  to  the 
stalk.  The  stalks  are  close-jointed  and  very  leafy,  growing  five  to 
six  feet  high.  Mr.  Lewis  is  a dry  farmer  and  his  corn  never  was  irri- 
gated. For  this  reason  we  feel  safe  in  recommending  Lewis  White 
Dent  for  dry  lands.  And  on  account  of  its  heavy  foliage  it  is  a very 
valuable  insilage  corn  producing  corn  and  fodder  in  abundance. 

Not  Prepaid;  if  wanted  by  Parcels  Post,  add  5c  per  pound.  1 lb., 
15e;  5 lbs.,  65c;  10  lbs.,  $1.10;  25  lbs.,  $2.25;  per  100  lbs.  or  more,  see 
Blue  List. 


Lewis’  White  Dent 


Rainbow  Flint — 8 Ears 

Hartner’s  Rainbow  Flint 

A strictly  Gold  Seal  product  for  the  dry  land  corn 
growers  of  the  West.  The  above  photograph  shows  the 
wonderful  yielding  qualities  of  the  corn.  Besides  being 
an  abundant  yielder  of  corn  it  also  produces  a large  fod- 
der crop.  When  fully  matured  the  grains  are  highly 
colored,  often  one  may  find  as  many  as  ten  different  col- 
ored and  odd  marked  grains  to  the  ear,  and  sometimes 
two  or  three  different  colored  ears  to  the  stock,  it  is  ai, 


of  Corn  From  One  Hill 

early  maturing  variety  and  a sure  crop  for  dry  lands. 
The  ears  are  often  one  foot  long  and  contain  12  to  14  rows 
of  corn.  The  kernels  are  shallow  and  resemble  the  White 
Australian  in  shape.  It  is  termed  a flint  variety,  but  is 
not  as  hard  and  flinty  as  other  flint  corn.  The  only  ob- 
jection is  the  color,  hut  where  corn  is  wanted  for  feed  the 
color  should  not  be  considered.  Not  Prepaid;  if  wanted 
by  Parcels  Post,  add  5c  per  pound.  1 lb.,  15c;  5 lbs.,  65c; 
10  lbs.,  $1.10;  25  lbs.,  $2.25;  per  100  lbs.  or  more,  see  Blue 
List. 


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THE  WESTERN  SEED  COMPANY,  DENVER,  COLORADO 


Minnesota  No.  13,  Yellow  Dent  < 

During-  the  seven  years  we  have  been  selling  this  corn  we  have  convinced 
some  of  the  most  eritical  eorn  men  in  the  West  that  Minnesota  No.  13  is  a 
leader  where  corn  is  wanted.  If  you  have  not  already  tried  this  com  order 
some  at  once.  Be  convinced  that  Minnesota  No.  13  will  fill  your  cribs. 

MINNESOTA  NO.  13  (The  Corn  for  Colorado) 

We  were  the  first  firm  to  catalog  and  introduce  this  wonderful  corn  in 
Colorado  and  we  claimed  a whole  lot  for  this  corn  but  we  did  not  claim  half 
enough.  We  expected  it  would  give  satisfaction  but  we  did  not  expect  it 
would  turn  out  to  be  the  greatest  corn  that  was  ever  grown  in  this  section. 
Minnesota  No.  13  fills  your  cribs. 

Another  point  to  which  particular  attention  should  be  directed  is  its 
adaptability  to  changes  in  soil  and  climate.'  Many  varieties  fail  to  do  well 
when  subjected  to  new  conditions,  or  require  several  years  to  become  accli- 
mated. Minnesota  No.  13  Corn,  however,  will  thrive  and  produce  abundantly 
on  most  any  soil  and  will  do  remarkably  well  under  adverse  conditions  when 
other  varieties  would  fail  entirely.  The  stalks  grow  to  the  height  of  7 feet 
and,  being  leafy,  make  excellent  and  nutritious  fodder. 

The  ears  are  of  handsome  appearance  bearing  16  to  20  rows  of  bright  rich 
yellow,  smooth,  wedge-shaped  kernels,  packed  closely  on  the  cob  from  butt 
to  tip.  The  ears  average  eight  inches  in  length  and  are  borne  usually  two  on 
a stalk.  No  corn  excels  in  quality  the  Minnesota  No.  13,  for  cobs  are  well 
filled  and  the  individual  kernels  plump  and  of  good  color. 

Minnesota  No.  13  thoroughly  matures  in  ninety  days  when  planted  on 
favorable  soil  and  in  good  location,  but  ninety-five  to  one  hundred  days 
places  it  out  of  danger  under  average  conditions.  A variety  of  corn  which 
will  show  such  valuable  characteristics  is  an  acquisition  on  any  farm,  espe- 
cially for  planting  in  this  section,  where  early  frosts  are  common. 

Not  Prepaid;  if  wanted  by  Parcels  Post,  add  5e  per  pound.  1 lb.,  15c;  5 
lbs.,  65c;  10  lbs.,  $1.10;  25  lbs.,  $2.25;  per  100  lbs.  or  more,  see  Blue  List. 

Northwestern  Dent 

Write  for  Special  Prices 

One  of  the  earliest  varieties  of  corn  known,  is  termed  a 90-day  variety. 
As  a rule,  early  corns  are  not  heavy  yielders,  the  average  yield  to  an  acre 
being  15  to  25  bushels,  but  Northwestern  Dent  is  not  only  an  early  corn  but 
is  a fair  yielder  and  the  seed  we  are  offering  is  dry  land  grown. 

It  produces  stalks  5 or  6 feet  high,  that  contain  a large  number  of  ears 
to  every  hill  and  will  mature  in  the  shortest  season  of  any  dent  or  flint 
corn  grown.  This  corn  is  neither  white  nor  yellow  but  is  more  of  a dark 
red  color  with  a white  cap,  with  12  to  14  rows  to  the  ear.  The  seed  we  are 
offering  tested  95  per  cent  germination.  To  some  the  color  is  objectionable, 
but  it  must  be  taken  into  consideration  that  in  most  parts  of  Colorado,  Wyom- 
ing and  other  dry  land  countries,  where  feed  is  wanted,  that  it  is  better  to 
have  red  corn  than  no  corn  at  all,  and  this  variety  can  be  relied  upon  to  ma- 
ture before  any  flint  or  early  dent  variety,  and  when  the  weather  conditions 
are  very  poor,  Northwestern  Dent  will  give  you  corn  where  other  sorts  fail. 

Those  who  wish  an  early  corn  for  feed,  to  eliminate  that  early  summer 
corn  buying  expense,  should  not  overlook  this  early  producer.  Samples  fur- 
nished and  special  prices  made  on  request. 

Not  Prepaid;  if  wanted  by  Parcels  Post,  add  5c  per  pound.  1 lb.,  15c;  5 
lbs.,  65c;  10  lbs.,  $1.10;  25  lbs.,  $2.25;  per  100  lbs.  or  more,  see  Blue  List. 

Pride  of  the  North 

(90-Day  Yellow  Dent) 

This  is  an  old  stand-by  of  the  Western  planters,  and  can  almost  always  be 
depended  upon  to  produce  good  corn.  In  yield  it  will  come  up  to  almost  any 
common  variety  of  field  corn.  The  stalks  are  well  proportioned,  being  short 
jointed  and  leafy.  Two  or  more  good  well-developed  ears  are  frequently  found 
on  a single  stalk.  The  kernels  are  very  deep  and  closely  set  on  the  ear,  be- 
ing easy  to  shell.  It  produces  more  shelled  corn  in  proportion  to  the  cob  than 
most  other  varieties  grown  in  the  West.  The  average  height  of  the  stalk  is  8 
feet,  average  distance  base  of  ear  from  ground  3 feet.  Pride  of  the  North 
made  a good  corn  in  1917  and  you  will  remember  there  were  100  days  between 
moisture  when  corn  was  just  about  1 foot  high. 

Our  Seed  is  Colorado  grown,  1919  crop. 

Not  Prepaid;  if  wanted  by  Parcels  Post,  add  5c  per  pound.  1 lb.,  15c;  5 
lbs.,  65c;  10  lbs.,  $1.10;  25  lbs.,  $2.25;  per  100  lbs.  or  more,  see  Blue  List. 

Minnesota  No.  13  Squaw  Corn 

(Blue  and  White  Flint) 

This  is  the  old-fashioned  flint  corn  that  is  too  well 
known  to  demand  a description.  It  will  produce  a crop 
where  most  of  the  dent  varieties  will  fail  and  is  really 
one  of  the  most  valuable  corns  to  grow.  It  is  early  and 
you  can  be  feeding  new  corn  before  other  varieties  are 
cured.  Squaw  is  not  a poor  corn  but  is  one  of  the  best 
to  plant  on  dry  lands. 

Not  Prepaid;  if  wanted  by  Parcels  Post,  add  5c  per 
pound.  1 lb.,  15c;  5 lbs.,  65c;  10  lbs.,  $1.10;  25  lbs.,  $2.25; 
per  100  lbs.  or  more, 


This  is  an  early  variety  of  dent  corn.  It  ripens  in 
95  days  from  planting,  grows  6 feet  high,  with  stocks 
that  are  very  leafy.  The  kernels  are  a combination  in 
color  of  red,  white  and  yellow  stripes.  It  is  full  of  pro- 
tein and  very  rich.  Stock  prefer  it  to  other  varieties 
Not  Prepaid;  if  wanted  by  Parcels  Post,  add  5c  per 
pound.  1 lb.,  15c;  5 lbs.,  65e;  10  lbs.,  $1.10;  25  lbs.,  $2.25; 
per  100  lbs.  or  more,  see  Blue  List. 


e Blue  List. 

Calico 


swadiey 

We  regard  this  corn  in  some  respects  as  the  most 
valuable  for  this  section.  There  are  varieties  that,  un- 
der favorable  conditions,  will  yield  more  grain,  but  year 
in  and  year  out,  through  fat  years  and  lean  years,  there 
is,  we  believe,  no  sort  that  will  do  so  well. 

It  seems  to  possess  a faculty  of  growing  right  along 
and  making  a crop  under  weather  conditions  that  would 
ruin  other  varieties.  Its  ability  to  endure  more  heat 
and  drought  has  no  equal  in  the  dent  varieties.  It  will 
make  a fine  crop  of  corn  in  90  da»ys.  In  appearance  the 
Swadley  is  remarkably  distinct,  being  a half  yellow 
dent.  The  kernels  are  broad  and  of  a light  color.  The 
average  height  of  stocks  is  6 feet,  and  produces  ears 
7 to  9 inches  in  length,  with  12  to  16  rows  of  grain. 

Not  Prepaid;  if  wanted  by  Parcels  Post,  add  5c  per 
pound.  1 lb.,  15c;  5 lbs.,  65c;  10  lbs.,  $1.10;  25  lbs.,  $2.25; 
per  100  lbs.  or  more,  see  Blue  List. 


GOLD  SEAL  SEEP  (FROM  THE  TOP  OF  THE  WORLD)  EXTREMELY  HARDY 


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Colorado  Yellow  Dent 

(Or  IMPROVED  COLORADO  YELLOW  DENT) 

This  is  not  a special  variety  or  a fixed  type  of  corn. 
That  is,  different  lots  of  seed  may  develop  different 
growths,  different  stocks  and  different  ears.  This  is  be- 
cause there  really  is  no  such  thing  as  Colorado  Yellow 
Dent.  It  seems  the  original  strain  of  Colorado  Yellow 
Dent  was  the  old  Pride  of  the  North,  brought  to  Colorado 
years  ago  by  the  first  people  who  attempted  to  grow 
corn  here.  And  as  the  seed  became  acclimated  to  our 
conditions  and  passed  from  one  farmer  to  the  other,  its 
name  was  lost.  And  for  lack  of  another  name  it  was 
called  “Yellow  Dent”  or  “Colorado  Yellow  Dent.”  Since 
that  time  there  have  been  several  other  varieties  of  Yel- 
low Dent  corn  brought  into  Colorado  from  the  East  and 
North,  some  farmers  bringing  them  with  them  from 
their  old  homes  in  the  East.  They  proved  successful, 
but  after  growing  here  a number  of  years  their  names 
were  lost  and  forgotten.  Until  now,  whenever  there  is  a 
Yellow  Dent  corn  that  does  fairly  well  in  these  sections 
and  the  grower  is  unable  to  tell  you  the  variety,  they 
just  call  it  “Yellow  Dent.”  So  there  are  at  least  five 
different  kinds  of  Colorado  Yellow  Dent,  but  they  are 
all  good. 

But  the  Yellow  Dent  we  are  offering  is  some  we  had 
especially  grown  for  us  and  is  exceptionally  good  va- 
riety for  dry  as  well  as  irrigated  lands.  Matures  when 
other  varieties  fail.  Not  post  paid;  if  by  Parcels  Post,  add 
5c  per  pound.  1 lb.,  15c;  5 lbs.,  65c;  10  lbs.,  $1.10;  25  lbs., 
$2.25 ; per  100  lbs.  or  more,  see  Blue  List. 


nrtr.  Prices  Are  Not  Prepaid. 

rOp  vOin  /if  -wanted  by  mail  add  5c  per  lb. 

SPANISH  POP  CORN 

The  largest  pop  corn  under  cultivation.  Unlike  other 
varieties  the  seed  is  round  instead  of  rice  shape,  and  in 
growth  and  habit  resembles  the  common  varieties  of  flint 
corn.  But  when  popped  it  looks  more  like  a large  snow 
flake,  often  measuring  1%  inches  across.  This  new  va- 
riety is  taking  the  place  of  the  popular  varieties,  both 
for  the  family  garden  and  a commercial  way.  Yields 
more  ears  to  the  stalk  than  any  other  kind.  Pkt.,  5c; 
1 lb.,  25c;  5 lbs.,  90c;  10  lbs.,  $1.60. 

WHITE  RICE 

A very  popular  sort  with  rice-shaped  kernels.  This 
is  the  old  standard,  having  been  used  for  years.  It 
opens  out  white  and  clear.  In  a commercial  way  there  is 
more  of  a demand  for  white  rice  than  any  other  sort. 

Pkt.,  5c;  1 lb.,  25c;  5 lbs.,  90c;  10  lbs.,  $1.60. 

QUEEN'S  GOLDEN 

The  seed  is  of  a golden  color  and  matures  early  and 
the  yield  is  fairly  heavy.  An  excellent  variety  for  dry 
land.  When  popped  it  opens  up  large  and  white  and 
its  immense  size  makes  it  a favorite  whenever  tried. 
Pkt.,  5c;  1 lb.,  20c;  5 lbs.,  90c;  10  lbs.,  $1.60. 

BLACK  BEAUTY  POP  CORN 

The  earliest  pop  corn  grown.  Matures  and  ripens  off 
ready  to  pop  before  any  other  variety.  Received  its 
name  from  its  peculiar  color,  which  is  a dark  red  or  wine 
color.  But  when  popped  it  is  large,  tender  and  snowy 
white.  Pkt.,  5c;  % lb.,  15c;  1 lb.,  25c;  5 lbs.,  90c. 

NEW  TOM  THUMB  POP  CORN 

It  is  a dwarf  growing  variety,  heavy  yielder,  of 
short,  thick,  attractive  ears.  The  grains  resemble  the 
White  Rice,  but  much  larger  and  of  excellent  popping 
quality.  Price;  Pkt.,  10c;  % lb.,  20c;  1 lb.,  35c;  2 lbs.,  60c. 
Postpaid..  5 lbs.,  $1.25.  Not  Postpaid. 


% % 


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O'Rourk’s  12-Row  White  Australian  (for  Dry  Land) 

WHITE  AUSTRALIAN  (O'Rourk's  12-Row,  90  Day) 

We  are  offering  this  year  a new  strain  of  White  Australian  seed  corn  for  dry  farming,  grown  and  selected 
by  Mr.  J.  J.  O’Rourk,  twenty  miles  from  Denver.  Mr.  0*Rourk  claims  it  has  taken  him  close  to  ten  years  of  careful 
watching  and  grading  to  get  this  corn  to  where  It  is.  But  he  said  it  sure  paid  him.  He  declares  he  never  has  had 
a failure  with  this  corn;  even  in  the  dryest  seasons  he  claims  this  strain  always  produces  some  corn. 

O’Rourk’s  90-day,  12-row  White  Australian  grows  from  4 to  6 feet  high  and  produces  one  to  two  long  ears 
to  the  stalk.  The  ears  often  measure  12  inches  long  and  contain  12  to  14  rows  of  good  corn,  but  more  often  12 
rows.  The  corn  is  pure  white  and  decidedly  flinty,  but  makes  excellent  feed.  Remember  this  is  a sure  crop  corn. 

The  ordinary  strain  of  White  Australian  Corn  is  a very  slender  ear,  having  only  8 to  10  rows  of  grains  on 
each  ear.  Not  post  paid;  if  by  Parcels  Post,  add  5c  per  pound.  1 lb.,  15c;  5 lbs.,  65c;  10  lbs.,  $1.10;  25  lbs.,  $2.25. 
Per  100  lbs.  or  more,  see  Blue  List. 


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THE  WESTERN  SEEP  COMPANY,  DENVER,  COLORADO 


ENSILAGE  CORN 

The  building-  of  silos  throughout  the  West  has  in- 
creased more  during  the  past  three  years  than  during 
the  previous  ten  years.  This  has  resulted  in  a de- 
mand for  silage.  , , _ . 

Corn  is  the  most  profitable  silage  crop,  but  it  is 
necessary  that  the  proper  varieties  are  grown.  It  must 
be  of  rank  growth  and  plenty  of  foliage.  It  is  also  very 
essential  that  the  corn  is  not  of  an  extremely  late  variety 
as  it  is  necessary  that  the  ears  are  very  nearly  matured 
as  the  feeding  value  is  not  so  great  when  fodder  is  green. 

CORN  IS  THE  MOST  PROFITABLE  SILAGE  CROP 

The  best  silage  is  obtained  when  corn  that  is  fairly 
well  matured  is  used.  Many  feeders  plant  varieties  that 
produce  a good  percentage  of  fairly  matured  ears  in 
preference  to  the  enormous  growing  varieties  which  fail 
to  mature  in  this  section.  For  the  more  ears  produced 
the  greater  the  fattening  properties,  so  if  planting  for- 
ears  as  well  as  fodder,  plant  further  apart,  giving  it  ar. 
opportunity  to  mature.  But  if  tonnage  is  desired  it  should 
be  planted  thicker. 

HARVESTING 

Corn  intended  for  the  silo  should  be  allowed  to  remain 
in  the  field  for  a day  or  two,  after  harvesting,  where  it 
will  lose  a portion  of  the  moisture. 

If  the  leaves  become  dry,  water  may  be  applied  as  the 
corn  passes  through  the  silage  cutter. 

Corn  that  has  been  frosted  and  becomes  partially  dry 
in  the  field  may  also  be  treated  in  this  manner,  with 
water,  and  will  make  excellent  silage. 

Eureka  Ensilage  Corn 

Good  Points  and  Bad  Points  About  This  Wonderful  Corn 

It  will  produce  more  tons  of  fodder  to  the  acre  than 
any  other  variety,  more  leaves  and  broader  leaves  on 
the  stock  than  any  other  variety.  It  will  fill  that  silo 
q'uicker  than  any  other  variety;  it  will  grow  to  an  enor- 
mous size  in  Colorado;  does  especially  well  on  heavy 
bottom  land.  But  good,  old,  wise  feeders  here  in  the 
West  don’t  think  so  much  of  it  for  this  section  because 
our  season  is  a little  too  short  for  it.  The  fodder  does 
not  have  time  to  ripen  and  when  green  fodder  is  put  in  a 
Bil’o  it  gets  sour.  Besides,  Eureka  will  not  make  any 
corn,  and  that  is  what  counts  in  ensilage. 

The  stock  we  offer  is  genuine. 

Not  postpaid;  If  by  Parcels  Post,  add  5c  per  pound. 
1 lb.,  20c;  5 lbs.,  75c;  10  lbs.,  $1.50;  25  lbs.,  3.00.  Per  100 
lbs.  or  more,  see  Blue  list. 

Iowa  Silver  Mine 

Although  more  of  this  variety  is  grown  throughout 
the  middle  states  than  any  other  white  corn,  we  hardly 
recommend  it  as  a sure  cropper  in  sections  where  the  sea- 
son is  short.  For  it  requires  105  to  110  days  to  produce 
a crop  of  well  matured  ears  of  Iowa  Silver  Mine. 

We  do  recommend  it  as  one  of  the  very  best  silo 
corns  for  this  section,  as  it  produces  stalks  eight  feet 
high,  with  plenty  of  leaves.  It  never  fails  to  produce 
nice  large  ears  that  are  always  well  enough  matured  for 
ensilage  purposes. 

Not  postpaid;  If  by  Parcels  Post,  add  5c  per  pound. 
1 lb.,  15c;  5 lbs.,  65c;  10  lbs.,  $1.00;  25  lbs.,  $2.25.  Per  100 
lbs.  or  more,  see  Blue  list. 

Improved  Learning 

It  has  been  one  of  the  leading  varieties  of  corn  for 
nearly  100  years.  It  was  originated  in  Ohio  by  Mr.  J. 
S.  Learning,  early  in  the  19th  century,  and  since  that 
time  it  has  been  gradually  brought  west  and  acclimated 
to  the  different  climates  until  now  it  produces  very  sat- 
isfactory corn  crops  to  the  farmers  in  Eastern  Colorado. 
We  sell  tons  of  this  seed  to  stockmen  who  are  located 
near  the  mountains,  for  ensilage  purposes. 

Grows  from  7 to  10  feet  in  height;  the  ears  are  uni- 
form and  of  good  size  and  set  well  up  from  the  ground; 
cob  is  red  and  of  a medium  size  and  very  productive.  It 
produces  a wonderful  supply  of  fodder  leaves,  which 


Prepare  Now  to  Fill  Your  Silo 

. make  it  so  desirable  for  ensilage. 

Not  postpaid;  if  by  Parcels  Post,  add  5c  per  pound. 
1 lb.,  15c;  5 lbs.,  65c;  10  lbs.,  $1.00;  25  lbs.,  $2.25.  Per  100 
lbs.  or  more,  see  Blue  list. 

Red  Cob  Ensilage 

This  variety  is  of  a southern  type  of  large  white  corn 
and  an  exceedingly  heavy  bearer  of  both  grain  and  fodder 
where  the  season  permits,  but  in  the  Western  country, 
where  we  have  the  early  frost,  it  is  only  planted  for  the 
silo.  It  bears  good,  strong  stalks  with  short  joints,  which 
yield  an  enormous  amount  of  fodder. 

Not  postpaid;  if  by  Parcels  Post,  add  5c  per  pound. 
1 lb.,  15c;  5 lbs.,  65e;  IB  lbs.,  $1.00;  25  lbs.,  $2.25.  Per  100 
lbs.  or  more,  see  Blue  list. 

Colorado  Giant  Fodder 

As  the  name  implies,  it  is  a giant  among  corns,  it 
not  only  grows  tall,  but  the  stalks  are  short-jointed  and 
from  many  joints  large,  flat,  long  leaves  extend,  which 
assures  one  of  plenty  leafy  ensilage.  Colorado  Giant  Fod- 
der Corn  should  not  be  planted  for  grain  here  in  the  West, 
for  it  does  not  quite  mature  well  enough  to  produce  good 
corn.  It  is  an  ensilage  corn  and  when  planted  for  this 
purpose  it  is  a wonderful  corn.  It  does  not  only  produce 
an  abundance  of  fodder,  but  it  produces  all  the  other 
ingredients  that,  when  cut  up  in  the  silo,  will  make  a 
well  balanced  feed,  or  silage,  that  contains  more  protein 
than  can  be  secured  from  any  ensilage  plant  or  ensilage 
corn  known.  Colorado  Giant  Fodder  Corn  will  always 
produce  one  or  two  large  ears  to  the  stalk  that  are  well 
enough  matured  to  give  the  silage  enough  corn  to  make 
it  rich  with  fattening  and  milk-producing  qualities,  which 
are  so  necessary  in  the  feeding  of  cattle.  When  properly 
cultivated  and  taken  care  of,  it  will  grow  ten  to  twelve 
feet  high.  And  a single  leaf  will  measure  2 y2  to  3%  feet 
long;  and  at  the  widest  part  will  measure  8 to  10  inches 
across.  This  makes  it  a heavy  yielder  of  fodder,  and  that 
is  what  you  want  when  you  have  a silo  or  two  to  be  filled 
It  surely  is  a fine  ensilage  corn  for  the  West. 

Not  postpaid;  if  by  Parcels  Post, ,a<ld  5e  per  pound. 
1 lb.,  15c;  5 lbs.,  65c;  10  lbs.,  $1.00;  25  lbs.,  $2.25.  Per  100 
lbs.  or  more,  see  Blue  list. 


WESTERN  FLAX 

This  is  a pure  bred  flax — a selection  of  many  varieties.  It  out-yields  all  other  sorts;  it  is  wilt-resistant  to  a very 
considerable  extent,  and  earlier  than  other  varieties;  especially  adapted  to  dry  lands. 

Prices  1 lb.,  30c;  5 lbs.,  $1.25.  Postpaid.  On  larger  amounts  write  for  special  prices. 

BUCKWHEAT 

Sow  1%  to  1 bushels  per  acre.  Light,  well-drained  soils  are  best  for  this  crop. 

JAPANESE  BUCKWHEAT — Entirely  distinct  fsom  all  other  varieties.  It  has  the  advantage  of  remaining  for  some 
time  in  bloom  and  produces  seed  earlier.  On  this  account  it  can  be  be  grown  farther  North.  It  resists  drought 
and  blight  very  well.  As  much  as  forty  bushels  to  the  acre  have  been  harvested  of  this  variety  making  it  very 
profitable  to  raise. 

Price:  Lb.,  20c;  5 lbs.,  75c.  Postpaid. 

Lb.,  15c;  5 lbs.,  60c;  10  lbs.,  $1.00;  50  lbs.,  $4.50.  Not  postpaid. 

SILVER  HULL  BUCKWHEAT — This  valuable  variety  originated  abroad.  It  is  early;  remains  longer  in  bloom  than 
, other  sorts.  A fine  variety  for  honey  bees.  The  grain  is  of  a beautiful  light  gray  color  and  has  a thin  husk. 
Price:  1 lb.,  20c:  5 lbs.,  75c.  Postpaid.  For  large  amounts,  see  Blue  list. 


GOLD  SEAL  SEED  (FROM  THE  TOP  OF  THE  WORLD)  EXTREMELY  HARDY 


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Hogs  Do  Well  on  Field  Peas,  Rape  or  Artichokes 


FIELD  PEAS 

These  Prices  Are  Not  Postpaid.  If  Wanted  by  Parcel  Post,  add  Postage,  5c  per  Pound. 

No  other  grain  crop,  except  perhaps  oats,  can  be  devoted  to  so  great  a variety  of  uses.  The  grain  Is  pos- 
sessed of  a relatively  high  feeding  value,  and  the  same  is  true  of  the  straw.  As  a pasture  for  certain  kinds  of 
livestock,  peas  may  be  made  to  serve  an  excellent  purpose.  The  value  of  the  crop  for  soiling  and  fodder  uses  are 
excelled  only  by  clover.  There  Is  no  kind  of  livestock  on. the  farm  to  which  peas  cannot  be  fed  to  advantage. 

They  should  be  sown  as  early  in  the  spring  as  the  soil  can  be  worked  and  make  a very  early  and  timely  feed. 
We  recommend  sowing  with  oats,  using  two  bushels  of«  oats  to  two  bushels  of  peas  per  acre.  The  peas  should  be 
sown  first  and  plowed  under  to  a depth  of  about  4 inches,  then  the  oats  are  sown  and  harrowed  in  the  usual  way. 
For  hay  the  crop  is  ready  to  cut  early  in  June  when  the  oats  are  in  the  milk  and  the  peas  in  the  dough. 


San  Luis  Valley  Peas 

This  variety  is  also  called  Colorado  Stock  Peas,  and 
has  been  grown  for  years  in  the  San  Luis  Valley  of  Colo- 
rado. The  stockgrowers  in  these  regions  found  them  val- 
uable for  fattening  hogs  and  sheep.  The  custom  was  to 
allow  the  stock  to  graze  on  the  pea  fields  eating  the  vines 
and  seed.  Pea  fed  pork,  is  much  sweeter  and  finer 
grained  than  corn  fed.  Recent  years  have  seen  a big 
demand  for  these  peas  as  a food,  and  large  quantities  have 
been  shipped  to  Eastern  and  foreign  markets. 

This  is  withoot  a doubt  the  best  stock  pea  to  grow 
in  the  West.  It  produces  a large  quantity  of  vines, 
which  make  a fine  hay,  and  the  seed  is  very  fat- 
tening for  sheep,  hogs,  etc.  AVhen  sown  for  seed  as  grain, 
about  80  pounds  per  acre,  but  for  hay  it  may  be  sown  as 
late  as  July,  when  100  pounds  per  acre  is  usually  sown. 
Lb.,  15c;  5 lbs.,  65c;  10  lbs.,  $1.10;  25  lbs.,  $2.55.  Per  100  lbs. 
or  more,  see  Blue  list. 

Extra  Early  Blackeye 
or  Dry  Land  Peas 

This  is  a great  addition  to  the  list  of  dry  land  field 
seeds.  Our  seed  is  well  acclimated  to  the  high  altitude, 
having  been  grown  for  the  past  six  years  about  40  miles 
east  of  Denver.  It  is  very  hardy  and  a wonderful  cropper 
and  can  be  sown  from  the  15th  of  April  to  the  end  of  May. 
Will  bear  pods  from  8 to  12  inches  long,  and  is  a most 
valuable  variety.  It  does  not  run  as  much  as  the  Large 
Blackeye  Peas,  but  grows  more  in  bush  shape  and  holds 
the  peas  up  well  off  the  ground,  and  the  pods  are  very 
thick-set  on  the  vine.  This  variety  is  particularly  val- 
uable for  Truckers  and  Market  Gardeners  who  sow 
Blackeye  Peas  to  sell  green  on  the  market.  Lb.,  20c;  5 
lbs.,  90c;  10  lbs.,  $1.50;  25  lbs.,  $3.50.  Per  100  lbs.  or  more, 
see  Blue  list. 


Whip-poor-will  Cow  Peas 

This  pea  is  grown  Very  extensively  in  the  norther* 
and  middle  part  of  the  United  States  and  is  very  valu- 
able as  a fodder  and  fertilizing  crop.  The  seeds  are 
larger  than  the  regular  stock  peas  and  are  a spotted 
brown  color.  Lb.,  20c;  5 lbs.,  90c;  10  lbs.,  $1.50;  25  lbs., 
$3.50.  Per  100  lbs.  or  more,  see  Blue  list. 

Canada  Field  Peas 

Are  one  of  the  very  best  soiling  crops  for  the  North 
They  -are  sometimes  grown  alone,  but  the  most  satisfactory 
dairy  results  come  from  sowing  with  oats,  rye  or  bar- 
ley. They  make  good  ensilage,  and  an  admirable  food 
either  green  or  dry  for  cattle.  They  are  quite  hardy  and 
may  be  sown  early  in  the  spring,  and  will  be  ready  to  cut 
in  May  or  June.  Lb.,  20c;  5 lbs.,  90c;  10  lbs.,  $1.50;  25  lbs., 
$3.50.  Per  100  lbs.  or  more,  see  Blue  list. 

PEANUTS 

Can  be  successfully  grown  in  almost  any  place  where 
corn  succeeds.  The  vines  are  valuable  feed  for  horses, 
cattle  and  sheep.  One  acre  will  produce  from  one  to 
two  tons  of  vines.  The  nuts  are  relished  by  nearly  every- 
one and  contain  a large  percentage  of  nutriment.  Pea- 
nuts do  best  on  a light,  sandy  soil. 

IMPROVED  LARGE  VIRGINIA  PEANUT 

A very  profitable  variety  to  grow,  and  is  easily 
cultivated.  Very  erect,  having  the  largest  pods  and  ker- 
nels, with  fewer  imperfect  pods  than  any  variety.  The 
vines  make  valuable  forage  for  stock.  By  mail,  postpaid, 
large  pkt.,  10c;  1 lb.,  30c.  Not  postpaid,  5 lbs.,  $1.00;  10 
lbs.,  $1.75. 

SPANISH  PEANUT 

The  earliest  variety  grown.  Pods  are  small,  remark- 
ably solid,  w£ll  filled,  and  of  an  extra  fine  quality.  Yield 
per  acre  very  large.  Large  pkt.,  10c;  1 lb.,  30c.  Postpaid. 
5 lbs.,  $1.00;  10  lbs.,  $1.75.  Not  Postpaid. 


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THE  WESTERN  SEED  COMPANY,  DENVER,  COLORADO 


Jerusalem,  or  Potato  Artichokes 

Artichokes  make  an  enormous  crop  of  nutritious  feed 
for  hogs  and  all  kinds  of  cattle.  They  will  yield,  ordi- 
narily, twice  as  much  as  potatoes  on  the  same  land.  Should 
be  planted  and  cultivated  the  same  as  potatoes,  although, 
where  desired,  hogs  can  be  turned  on  them  about  two 
weeks  after  the  blossoms  fall,  and  allowed  to  feed  on  the 
roots  throughout  the  winter,  except  when  the  ground  is 
frozen. 

Artichokes  are  almost  entirely  hardy  and  it  is  best 
not  to  dig  them  until  ready  to  feed.  They  will  stay  in 
perfect  condition  in  the  ground  until  spring.  Of  course, 
as  they  cannot  be  dug  during  freezing  weather  in  the 
winter,  it  is  sometimes  desirable  to  dig  a sufficient  quan- 
tity so  as  to  have  a supply  of  feed  during  the  severe 
spells  of  winter  weather.  Otherwise  it  is  much  better  to 
allow  them  to  remain  in  the  ground  until  ready  for  use. 

Artichokes  can  be  planted  any  time  in  April,  the 
earlier  the  better.  Plant  in  rows  four  feet  apart,  drop- 
ping the  artichokes  12  to  15  inches  apart  in  the  row.  It 
requires  200  lbs.  to  plant  an  acre.  Lb.,  10c;  10  lbs.,  05c;  25 
lbs.,  $1.25;  100  lbs.,  $4.00. 

If  by  Parcel  Post,  5c  per  lb„  extra. 

Australian  Salt  Bush 

A plant  of  low  spreading  growth,  sending  out  run- 
ners 8 feet  long  in  all  directions,  covering  the  ground 
with  foliage  one  foot  deep.  A valuable  forage  plant 
for  regions  subject  to  drought,  and  flourishing  on  alkali 
soils.  Sow  one  pound  of  seed  to  the  acre,  which  requires 
a little  moisture  to  start,  Oz.,  15c;  lb.,  $1.00.  Postpaid. 

Sand,  or  Hairy  Vetch 

This  is  a very  valuable  forage  plant  and  is  rapidly 
becoming  more  popular  each  year  as  the  farmers  are 
learning  more  of  its  great  value. 

It  belongs  to  the  pea  family,  but  the  vines  are  much 
longer  and  the  foliage  more  abundant. 

The  first  crop  of  green  fodder  can  be  cut  as  early  as 
July.  The  second  growth  becomes  taller  than  the  first 
and  when  ready  for  hay  should  be  left  until  some  seed 
has  become  formed. 

It  will  grow  on  light  poor  land. 

It  will  stand  extreme  drought  and  heat. 


Jt  will  grow  in  almost  any  climate. 

It  will  produce  from  12  to  20  tons  of  green  fodder. 

It  makes  excellent  crops  of  hay. 

It  improves  the  soil,  being  a nitrogen  gatherer,  and 
when  turned  under  is  an  excellent  fertilizer. 

Not  prepaid;  purchaser  paying  freight  or  express 
charges;  if  by  Parcels  Post,  add  5c  per  pound;  1 lb.,  60c; 
5 lbs.,  $3.40;  10  lbs.,  $5.00.  Per  100  lbs.  or  more,  see  Blue 
list. 

Get  special  prices  on  large  quantities. 

Spring  Vetch 

Known  also  as  Tares,  English  Winter  Vetch,  Oregon 
Winter  Vetch  or  Common  Vetch.  Used  for  the  same  pur- 
pose as  the  Sand  Vetch  but  must  be  planted  in  the  Spring 
wherever  the  Winters  are  severe,  as  this  variety  is  not 
so  hardy  as  Hairy  Vetch.  It  succeeds  wherever  Canada 
Field  Peas  thrive.  If  sown  alone,  use  60  lbs.  of  Vetch  per 
acre  and  if  with  Oats,  60  lbs.  of  Vetch,  and  40  lbs  of  Oats 
are  usually  seeded. 

Not  prepaid;  purchaser  paying  express  or  freight 
charges;  if  by  Parcels  Post,  add  5c  per  pound.  1 lb.,  25c; 
5 lbs.,  $1.15;  10  lbs.,  $2.25;  25  lbs.,  $5.00.  Per  100  lbs.  or 
more,  see  Blue  list. 

DWARF  ESSEX  RAPE 

A forage  plant  of  highest  value.  It  can  be  sown  in 
April  for  an  early  crop,  and  for  fall  crop  in  July,  August 
and  September,  and  still  later  further  south.  In  a few 
weeks  from  the  time  of  sowing  hogs  or  cattle  can  be 
turned  on  it.  Under  favorable  conditions  Rape  is  ready 
for  pasturing  sheep  or  cattle  within  six  weeks  from  time 
of  sowing,  and  on  an  average  one  acre  will  carry  12  to 
15  sheep  six  weeks  to  two  months.  When  on  the  Rape 
they  should  at  all  times  have  access  to  salt.  Pigs  and 
cattle  are  also  very  fond  of  it.  The  plant  is  a rank 
grower  and  should  have  heavy  manuring  as  well  as  high 
cultivation.  Any  corn  soil  will  grow  Rape.  Sow  the  seed 
by  the  end  of  June  and  the  crop  can  be  ready  to  feed  at 
a season  when  it  is  most  needed.  It  does  well  sown  with 
oats.  After  oats  are  cut  the  Rape  grows  rapidly.  If  the 
soil  is  rich  and  clean,  sow  broadcast;  if  not  so  clean,  sow 
in  drills  and  cultivate  as  for  corn.  When  sown  broad- 
cast, use  5 to  6 pounds,  and  if  in  drills,  2 to  3 pounds  to 
the  acre.  Not  prepaid;  purchaser  paying  express  or 
freight  or  express  charges;  if  by  Parcels  Post,  add  5c  per 
pound.  1 lb.,  30c;  5 lbs.,  $1.25;  10  lbs.,  $2.40;  25  lbs.,  $6.75. 
Per  100  lbs,  or  more,  see  Blue  list. 


HOGS  KEEP  FAT 
ON  BEAN  VINES 


Field  or  Stock  Beans 


FOR  EARLY  GREEN 
FODDER  PLANT  FIELD 
BEANS 


Not  Postpaid;  if  by  Parcels  Post,  add  5c  per  pound. 


For  large  amounts  write  for 


Soja,  or  Soy  Bean 

Don’t  Plant  Late  Variety 

A valuable  forage  plant,  little  affected  by  heat  and 
drought.  Is  one  of  the  most  nutritious  of  all  vegetable 
products.  It  will  produce  from  20  to  30  bushels  to  an 
acre.  For  pasturing  or  feeding  as  green  fodder  it  is 
very  valuable;  also  a good  fertilizer.  Lb.,  25c;  5 lbs.,  $1.15; 
10  lbs.,  $2.25;  25  lbs.,  $5.00.  Per  100  lbs.  or  more,  see  Blue 
list. 


special  price. 

Ito  San  Sojas 

A very  satisfactory  variety  to  grow  in  a short  season. 
Produces  seeds  fairly  well,  and  matures  in  95  to  100  days. 
Branches  well,  so  as  to  be  very  satisfactorily  mown.  The 
plants  are  of  medium  size,  averaging  25  to  30  inches  in 
height.  Will  mature  as  far  north  as  Wisconsin  and 
Michigan.  1 lb.,  25e;  5 lbs.,  $1.15;  10  lbs.,  $2.25;  25  lbs., 
$5.00.  Per  100  lbs.  or  more,  see  Blue  list. 


Hollybrook  Early  Sojas 


Makes  a quicker  growth  and  matures  their  crop  two  weeks  earlier  than  the  Mammoth  Yellow  Soja.  It 
makes  a large  yield,  both  of  forage  and  peas,  and  the  added  advantage  of  its  earliness  makes  it  a most  distinct 
and  valuable  acquisition.  Sown  as  a forage  or  hay  crop,  it  is  much  easier  to  cure  and  handle,  and  makes  even  a 
more  nutritious  crop  than  cow-peas.  Lb.,  25c;  5 lbs.,  $1.15;  10  lbs.,  $2.25;  25  lbs.,  $5.00.  Per  100  lbs.  or  more,  see  Blue 
list. 


OUR  BEANS 
ARE 

HAND  PICKED 


Dry  or  Commercial 


ALL  ORDERS  GIVEN 
PERSONAL  ATTENTION 
LARGE  OR  SMALL 


Not  Postpaid;  if  by  Parcels  Post,  add  5c  per  pound. 
For  large  amounts  write  for  special  price. 


Red  Kidney  Beans 

Before  long  this  bean,  like  the  Mexican,  will  be 
very  extensively  grown  in  our  Western  country,  as  ex- 
periments have  shown  that  it  will  produce  enormous 
crops  of  first-class  beans  without  a great  deal  of  care. 
It  is  a surer  cropper  and  larger  yielder  than  the  Navy. 

As  a commercial  bean,  it  is  hardly  necessary  that  a 
description  be  furnished  for  it  is  familiar  to  most  every 
one,  and  a staple  article  at  all  grocers. 

The  seed  we  have  to  offer  is  some  that  was  pro- 
duced in  Colorado  and  is  acclimated  to  Western  climatic 
conditions.  Lb.,  25c;  5 lbs.,  $1.15;  10  lbs.,  $2.25;  25  lbs., 
$5.00.  Per  100  lbs  or  more,  see  Blue  list. 


Red  Mexican 

A well-known  bean  throughout  certain  sections,  but 
not  very  well  known  around  here.  This  is  a wonderful 
bean  with  exceptionally  fine  eating  qualities.  They  are 
excellent  canners  and  richly  flavored.  Several  of  our 
bean  growers  have  tried  this  variety  here  in  the  West 
and  all  have  been  successful  in  securing  a crop. 

Red  Mexican  Beans  are  the  finest  flavored  bean 
grown. 

Lb.,  25c;  5 lbs.,  $1.15;  10  lbs.,  $2.25;  25  lbs.,  $5.00.  Per 
100  lbs.  or  more,  see  Blue  List. 


GOLD  SEAL  SEED  (FROM  THE  TOP  OF  THE  WORLD)  EXTREMELY  HARDY 


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Pintos  White  Navy 

BEANS-Continued 

These  Prices  on  Beans  Are  Not  Postpaid.  If  Wanted  by  Parcel  Post,  Add  5c  per  lb. 

Pinto  Beans  mexica*  Navy  or  Pea  Beans 

The  best  known  white  bean  in  the  world.  More  Navy 


(The  Leading  Commercial  Bean  of  the  West) 

This  bean  was  introduced  in  the  United  States  by 
Mexican  peons  who  brought  them  from  the  interior  of 
Mexico. . And  for  many  years  it  was  looked  upon  as  a 
rather  unsaleable  crop.  Only  a small  amount  was  con- 
sumed in  the  Southwest;  the  North  and  East  absolutely 
refusing  to  buy  them.  But  a few  of  the  dealers  in  New 
Mexico  and  Colorado  realized  that  if  only  a market 
could  be  created  for  these  beans  it  would  be  the  means 
of  reclaiming  great  sections  of  our  arid  lands.  And 
these  dealers  gradually  created  a little  demand  by  send- 
ing free  samples  to  all  parts  of  the  country.  This  helped 
some,  but  not  until  a couple  of  years  ago  when  the  large 
been  producing  sections  of  the  country  had  a failure 
and  the  East  and  North  were  forced  to  try  our  Pintos. 
Many  of  the  most  critical  bean  people  of  the  East  have 
pronounced  them  superior  to  the  Navy,  and  they  are  a 
finer  flavored  bean  than  the  Navy. 

Since  the  farmers  have  been  able  to  sell  their  crop 
of  Pintos  they  plant  them  on  a large  scale  and  now  great 
sections  of  the  West  are  producing  this  bean. 

On  account  of  the  wonderful  yielding  qualities  and 
ready  sales  of  this  bean,  many  of  our  farmers  having 
irrigated  lands  have  become  bean  growers,  and  have  se- 
cured as  high  as  2,500  pounds  of  Pintos  from  one  acre 
of  land.  Now,  this  is  an  unusually  heavy  yield,  but  it  has 
been  done  on  the  irrigated  lands.  Of  course,  on  dry 
land  the  yield  is  less  than  2,500  pounds,  but  we  have  had 
reports  of  1,000  to  1,100  pounds  to  the  acre  on  dry  land. 
But  the  average  yield  on  dry  land  without  any  irrigation 
is  700  to  900  pounds  to  the  acre. 

The  Pinto  Bean  can  be  grown  with  very  little  cost  of 
production,  as  it  does  not  require  much  attention  after 
the  blossoms  begin  to  set. 

Our  seed  stock  is  hand-picked  from  cars  purchased 
by  us  from  dry  land  growers  of  Colorado.  It  would  be 
impossible  for  you  to  obtain  better  seed  stock  than  we 
have  to  offer.  And,  remember,  after  your  beans  are  har- 
vested let  us  hear  from  you,  for  we  are  large  buyers 
of  Pinto  Beans. 

Not  Prepaid — Purchaser  paying  express  or  freight 
charges;  if  wanted  Parcels  Post,  add  5c  per  pound.  Lb., 
15e;  5 lbs.,  65c;  10  lbs.,  $1.15;  25  lbs.,  $2.25.  Per  100  lbs., 
see  Blue  List. 

Send  for  samples  and  special  delivered  prices  on 
large  amounts. 


Broad  Windsor  Beans 

These  beans  are  hardy  and  can  be  treated  in  about 
the  same  manner  as  peas.  They  should  be  planted  in 
rows  from  twelve  to  eighteen  inches  apart,  allowing  eight 
inches  between  plants.  Broad  Windsor  Beans  are  very 
much  in  favor  in  Europe,  where  they  are  cooked  while 
green ; but  also  the  dried  beans  are  much  used  in  the 
kitchen.  Even  the  pods,  while  quite  young,  are  eaten.  The 
beans  have  an  agreeable  flavor  and  are  of  high  nutritive 
value,  and  being  of  comparatively  easy  culture,  they  de- 
serve much  more  attention  in  countries  where  they  are 
little  known  at  present.  The  flour  of  this  bean  is  exten- 
sively used  mixed  with  wheat  flour  for  fine  bakery,  and 
for  this  purpose  the  bean  is  cultivated  in  some  countries 
on  a large  scale. 

Not  Prepaid — (Hand  Picked) — Purchaser  paying  ex- 
press or  freight;  if  by  Parcels  Post,  add  5c  per  pound. 
Lb.,  25c;  5 lbs.,  $1.15;  10  lbs.,  $2.25;  25  lbs.,  $5.00.  Per  100 
lbs.,  or  more,  see  Blue  List. 


Beans  are  consumed  than  all  other  varieties  combined. 
They  always  command  a higher  price  than  the  other 
varieties,  except  limas. 

They  produce  almost  as  much  as  Pinto  Beans,  and 
are  a sure  crop  under  ordinary  conditions.  They  make 
good  yields  on  dry  lands,  and  large  yields  when  grown 
under  irrigation. 

The  growing  of  Navy  Beans  is  as  yet  limited  in  our 
Western  country  as  Michigan  has  always  been  the  great 
Navy  Bean  state.  But  growing  conditions  are  found  to 
be  favorable  in  Colorado,  New  Mexico,  Wyoming  and 
Nebraska,  and  in  a few  years  these  states  will  produce 
the  bulk  of  Navy  Beans. 

Not  Prepaid — -(Hand  Picked) — Purchaser  paying  ex- 
press or  freight;  if  by  Parcels  Post,  add  5c  per  pound. 
Lb.,  25c;  5 lbs.,  $1.15;  10  lbs.,  $2.25;  25  lbs.,  $5.00.  Per  100 
lbs.,  or  more,  see  Blue  List. 

Tepary  Bean 

This  new  dry-land  bean  originated  among  the  In- 
dians of  Arizona  and  is  recommended  as  a fine  sort  for 
dry  lands  by  the  Arizona  State  Experimental  Station,  and 
is  described  by  them  as  being  very  similar  to  the  Navy 
except  in  size,  the  Tepary  being  a trifle  smaller. 

This  bean  has  been  known  to  produce  a crop  of 
beans  on  ground  that  only  furnished  enough  moisture 
to  sprout  the  seed.  Now,  this  happened  in  Arizona, 
whefe  they  really  do  have  hot,  dry  weather,  and  in 
Colorado  we  know  that  this  bean  will  produce  a crop 
in  our  driest  territory. 

The  Tepary  should  be  planted  and  cultivated  and 
the  same  treatment  rendered  it  as  the  Pinto  Bean.  Under 
normal  conditions  it  is  said  to  be  a heavy  yielder  and 
if  blessed  with  plenty  of  rain  and  moisture,  the  Tepary 
would  produce  an  abundant  crop.  Owing  to  the  resem- 
blance to  the  Navy  in  shape  and  color,  it  would  find 
ready  sale  in  a commercial  way. 

Not  Prepaid — (Hand  Picked) — Purchaser  paying  ex- 
press or  freight;  if  by  Parcels  Post,  add  5c  per  pound. 
Lb.,  25c;  5 lbs.,  $1.15;  10  lbs.,  $2.25;  25  lbs.,  $5.00.  Per  100 
lbs.,  or  more,  see  Blue  List. 

White  Kidney 

As  the  name  implies,  they  are  similar  in  shape  and 
quality  to  the  Red  Kidney,  except  in  color.  They  are 
pure  white  and  not  quite  as  flat  as  the  Red  Kidney. 

They  will  out-yield  the  Pinto  Beans  on  dry  land. 
Are  preferred  by  many  to  the  Red  Kidney  and  usually 
command  a higher  price  than  the  Red  Kidney  Bean. 
They  are  very  fine  when  cooked  or  baked. 

A Not  Prepaid — (Hand  Picked) — Purchaser  paying  ex- 
press or  freight;  if  by  Parcels  Post,  add  5c  per  pound. 
Lb.,  25c;  5 lbs.,  $1.15;  10  lbs.,  $2.25;  25  lbs.,  $5.00.  Per  100 
lbs.,  or  more,  see  Blue  List. 

Large  White  Marrowfat 

(White  Mexican) 

A large  white  bean  similar  to  the  Navy  in  appearance 
and  growth,  but  larger  in  size.  A heavy  yielder  and  an 
excellent  eating  bean  for  it  possesses  the  true  marrow- 
fat flavor.  On  dry  land  it  has  proven  itself  to  be  an  ex- 
cellent producer,  and  has  come  through  the  long  dry 
spells  of  midsummer  in  fine  shape.  In  raising  beans  to 
be  dried  for  your  own  winter  use  or  for  the  market  we 
think  that  the  marrowfat  will  give  you  the  most  satis- 
faction for  either  irrigated  or  dry  land. 

Our  seed  of  this  stock  is  hand-picked  and  selected 
from  a dry  land  crop,  and  we  are  sure  you  will  be  well 
satisfied  with  the  results. 

Not  Prepaid — (Hand  Picked) — Purchaser  paying  ex- 
press or  freight  charges;  if  wanted  Parcels  Post,  add  5e 
per  pound.  Lb.,  15c;  5 lbs.,  65c;  10  lbs.,  $1.15;  25  lbs.,  $2.25. 
Per  100  lbs.  or  more,  see  Blue  List. 


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THE  WESTERN  SEED  COMPANY,  DENVER,  COLORADO 


Vegetable  Seeds 

OUR  MOTTO: 

Give  tne  Grower  the  Best  there  is  and  the  Best  will  come  back  to  You. 

*1 


We  Will  Buy  Your  Crop. 

We  are  the  largest  shippers  of  cabbage  and  other 
vegetables  in  Colorado,  and  know  every  strain  of 
vegetable  perfectly  and  are  always  glad  to  give  any 
information  in  regard  to  the  varieties  that  sell  best. 
There  are  many  grades  of  cabbage  and  other  veget- 
ables that  cannot  stand  long  shipment.  Market  Gard- 
eners should  always  see  us  before  deciding  on  their 
crop. 

This  illustration  is  one  of  our  loading  stations.  The 
past  season  we  bought  and  shipped  over  1,000  carloads 
of  vegetables,  and  we  make  it  a point  when  buying  to 
give  produce  grown  from  our  seed  the  preference.  In 
this  way  we  are  able  to  judge  the  kind  of  crops  that 
are  grown  from  our  seeds,  therefore  you  can  readily 
understand  why  we  are  so  desirous  of  selling  the  very 
best,  for  if  we  sell  poor  seed,  the  crop  we  will  have 
offered  us  will  be  an  inferior  grade.  Thus  it  is  to 
our  interest  to  sell  only  the  very  finest  seeds,  for  in 
return,  at  shipping  season,  we  are  able  to  offer  our 
trade  fancy  vegetables  at  higher  prices. 

Artichokes 


CULTURE — In  February  or  March  sow  and  transplant  In 
hotbeds  so  as  to  give  plenty  of  room  until  the  dahger 
of  frost  is  over.  Then  set  in  very  rich,  well  drained 
soil  in  rows  four  feet  apart  and  two  feet  apart  in  the 
row.  The  plants  can  be  raised  in  seed  beds  out  of 
doors,  but  in  that  case  will  not  ba  likely  to  produce 
heads  the  first  year.  Jerusalem  Artichokes  should  be 
planted  and  cultivated  like  potatoes. 

GREEN  GLOBE  ARTICHOKES — Are  cultivated  for  their 
flower-heads,  which  are  cooked  like  asparagus. 
Plants  set  in  any  good  soil,  with  light  covering  in 
winter,  will  remain  in  bearing  several  years.  Cul- 
tivation limited  in  this  section.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  40c; 
1 lb.,  $4.00. 


JERUSALEM  OR  POTATO  ARTICHOKE — A dandy  hog 

feed,  heavy  bearer— see  description  and  price  Page  26. 


Giant  Argenteuil 


For  ' 
Quick 
Results 
Plant 
Two 
Year 
Old 

Asparagus 

Roots, 

See 

Page 

67 


Partial  View  of  One  of  Our  Loading  Platforms,  Where 
Hundreds  of  Cars  of  Vegetables  are  Bought  and 
Shipped  by  Us  Each  Year. 

Asparagus  Seed 

ASPARAGUS  CULTURE — Plow  your  plot  deep,  then 
loosen  up  your  soil,  making  a perfect  seed  bed.  Sow 
your  seeds  thick  in  rows  20  to  24  inches  apart.  Use 
plenty  of  water,  for  the  seed  has  a hard  hull  that  can 
only  be  softened  with  moisture.  After  the  plants 
start  growing  you  must  not  cultivate,  as  this  will 
injure  the  roots,  and  these  roots  are  needed  to  pro- 
duce the  wholesome,  crisp  asparagus  that  is  served 
on  your  table.  (The  roots  are  what  you  grow  from 
the  seed).  The  following  spring  the  roots  must  be 
dug,  separated  and  transplanted  in  the  field,  or  gar- 
den, where  you  intend  to  raise  your  asparagus  each 
following  year.  As  the  roots  get  older  and  larger  the 
asparagus  comes  thicker  and  better.  If  you  do  not 
care  to  wait  and  raise  your  own  roots  we  can  supply 
you  with  one  or  two-year-old  roots  of  any  variety 
listed. 

GIANT  ARGENTEUIL — This  early  variety  was  first  im- 
ported and  sold  on  this  market  by  us.  Its  superior 
qualities  over  the  old  varieties  has  placed  it  ahead 
of  all  others.  Dark  green  in  color,  large  shoots,  far 
more  productive  than  the  old  sorts,  which  makes  it 
the  preferred  asparagus  on  all  markets.  Pfet.,  5c; 
oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  25c;  1 lb.,  80c;,  Postpaid. 

PALMETTO — This  has  been  the  most  popular  variety  for 
general  gardening  purposes.  Matures  early,  very 
prolific,  producing  an  abundance  of  deep  green 
shoots.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  25c;  1 lb.,  80c,  Post- 
paid. 

CONOVER’S  COLOSSAL — A green  sort,  shoots  of  large 
and  good  quality.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  25c;  1 lb.. 
80c,  Postpaid. 


COLUMBIAN  MAMMOTH  WHITE — A large  thick  vari- 
ety, clear  white  until  about  four  inches  above  the 
surface.  While  some  markets  prefer  the  white,  we 
do  not  recommend  this  variety  for  the  Denver  mar- 
ket. Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  *4  lb.,  25c;  1 lb.,  80c,  Postpaid. 


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Garden  Beans 

There  is  hardly  a vegetable  that  contributes  to  the 
table  as  liberally  as  the  snap  bean.  It  is  easy  to  grow 
and  a heavy  producer.  Beans  should  be  planted  at  in- 
tervals so  that  one  may  always  have  a fresh  patch  to 
depend  upon.  There  are  two  classes  of  beans.  One  is 
the  climbing  or  pole  bean,  the  other  makes  a dwarf  bush. 
Often  times  you  will  find  the  pole  bean  being  used  as  an 
ornamental  vine,  for  it  produces  heavy  foliage  and  will 
completely  cover  any  fence  or  trellis. 

The  bush  bean  is  more  of  a gardeners’  sort,  for  it 
needs  no  stick  or  trellis.  It  very  seldom  reaches  over 
two  feet  in  height,  which  makes  it  easier  to  cultivate  and 
handle. 

CULTURE — For  the  best  crops,  beans  require  good,  rich 
soil  and  frequent  hoeing.  The  young  plants  are  very 
tender  and  can  not  withstand  even  slight  frosts.  The 
seed  should  not  be  planted  until  the  soil  has  become 
well  warmed  and  all  danger  of  frost  is  over.  Spade 
or  plow  deeply, and  plant  in  rows  two  feet  apart, 
scattering  the  seed  about  three  inches  apart  in  the 
row,  and  cover  twp  inches  deep.  Hoe  frequently,  but 
never  when  the  foliage  is  damp  from  dew  or  rain. 
Hoeing  should  be  done  shallow  so  that  the  roots  are 
pot  injured. 

PRICES  ON  THE  FOLLOWING  GREEN  PODDED — Post- 
paid— Pkt.,  5c;  large  size  package,  10c;  % lb.,  20c;  1 
lb.,  35c;  5 lbs.,  $1.50;  10  lbs.,  $2.50.  If  by  express  or 
freight  at  purchaser’s  expense,  5 cents  per  pound  less. 

Green  Podded  Varieties 

EXTRA  EARLY 
REFUGEE  — A very 
early  round  podded 
sort,  having  medium 
sized,  fleshy  pods. 

Vines  small  and  very 
productive ; for  early 
planting  this  is  one 
of  the  best  sorts. 

BURPEE’S  STRING- 
LESS— T his  is  the 
earliest  of  all  the 
round  green  podded 
sorts.  The  plants  are 
quite  pr  o d u c t i v e, 
pods  being  handsome 
long  and  perfectly 
round  and  straight 
and  of  a light  green 
color.  This  is  also  a 
good  bean  for  late 
planting,  as  it  stands 
the  early  frosts  of 
the  fall. 

FULL  MEASURE 
BEANS — This  bean  is 
very  similar  to  the 
Longfellow.  Pods  are 
long  and  straight,' 
quite  stringless  and 
of  dark  green  fo- 
liage. 

GIANT  STRINGLESS 
GREEN  POD  — Ex- 
ceedingly productive 
and  very  hardy. 

Matures  a few  days 
earlier  than  the  Bur- 
pee’s Stringless,  but 
is  slightly  longer 
and  more  nearly 
straight. 

SHIPPERS’  GREEN 

POD  — This  is 
the  bean  planted 
so  exten- 
sively by 
our  market 
garden  e r s, 
as  it  pro- 
duces  a 
large  crop 
of  pods 
which  find 
a ready 
sale  to  the 
shippers  at 
an  advanced 
price.  It  is 
an  excellent 
keeper ;bet- 
t e r than 
the  Bur-  Shipper’s  Green, 

pee’s  Stringless  or  Refugee.  The  pods  are  long  and 
straight  and  of  a dark  green  color.  When  the  pods  are 
young  they  are  absoultely  stringless,  very  tender,  and  of 
highest  flavor — even  excelling  the  old  standard,  Burpee’s 
Stringless. 

VALENTINE-— This  is  an  old,  well  known  variety,  very 
productive.  Pods  are  long,  green,  straight  and  per- 


fectly round.  The  quality  is  also  good,  pods  being 
decidedly  tender.  Suitable  for  early  and  late  plant- 
ing, being  extremely  sturdy. 

FORDHOOK  FAVORITE  (Absolutely  Stringless) — The 

only  white  seeded,  round,  stringless,  green  pod  bean 
in  cultivation.  The  bushes  grow  eighteen  to  twenty 
inches  high  and  are  very  vigorous,  producing  heavy 
clusters  of  long,  round,  stringless,  green  beans  that 
mature  about  the  same  time  as  the  Shipper’s  Green. 
The  pods  measure  from  five  to  six  and  one-half  inches 
in  length;  are  round  as  a pencil  and  very  meaty  and 
full.  Price:  Pkt.,  5c;  large  package,  10c;  y2  lb.,  20c; 
1 lb.,  35c;  5 lbs.,  $1.50;  10  lbs.,  $2.50.  Not  postpaid. 
By  express  or  freight  at  purchaser’s  expense,  5c  per 
pound  less. 

Wax  Pod  Varieties 

CHALLENGE  DWARF  BLACK  WAX — This  bean  is  a fav- 
orite among  the  growers  who  grow  beans  for  the 
early  market,  as  it  is  the  earliest  of  the  round  pod 
wax  varieties.  The  vine  is  strong,  holding  the  pods 
well  up,  which  are  of  a nice  bright  yellow  color 
Postpaid — Pkt.,  5c;  large  package,  10c;  % lb.,  20c ; 3 
lb.,  35c;  5 lbs.,  $1.50;  10  lbs.,  $2.50.  If  by  express  or 
freight  at  purchaser’s  expense,  5c  per  pound  less. 

GERMAN  BLACK  WAX — Vines  medium  size  with  small, 
foliage,  very  vigorous,  hardy  and  productive,  ma- 
turing about  mid-season;  pods  are  medium  length 
borne  well  up  from  the  ground,  are  curved,  . cylin- 
drical, fleshy,  and  of  a cream  white  color.  It  re- 
mains a long  time  in  condition  for  use  as  snaps 
Postpaid — Pkt.,  5c;  large  package,  10c;  y2  lb.,  20c;  1 
lb.,  35c;  5 lbs.,  $1.50;  10  lbs.,  $2.50.  If  by  express  or 
freight  at  purchaser’s  expense,  5c  per  pound  less. 

REFUGEE  WAX — A slender,  golden  yellow  pod,  round 
and  very  meaty.  This  variety  sells  well  on  most 
markets  and  is  recommended  to  gardeners.  Postpaid 
— Pkt.,  5c;  large  package,  10c;  % lb.,  20c;  1 lb.,  35c: 
5 lbs.,  $1.50;  10  lbs.,  $2.50.  If  by  express  or  freight  at 
purchaser’s  expense,  5c  per  pound  less. 

DAVIS  WHITE  WAX— A white-  seeded  Golden  Wax  Bean 
of  superior  quality,  exteremely  early  and  great  pro- 
ductiveness. The  plant  grows  larger  than  the  Golden, 
Wax  and  produces  an  abundant  crop  of  large,  meaty 
pods,  which  are  of  a brig®  golden-yellow  color, 
exceedingly  attractive  and  verv  uniform  in  size  and 
shape.  Postpaid — Pkt.,  5c;  large  package,  10c;  y2  lb.. 
20e;  1 lb.,  35c;  5 lbs.,  $1.50;  10  lbs.,  $2.50.  If  by  express 
or  freight  at  purchaser’s  expense,  5c  per  pound  less. 


Davis  White  Wax. 

SHIPPER’S  WAX  POD — This  bean  was  introduced  by  ua 
six  years  ago — it  is  different  from  any  other  bean 
offered.  We  obtained  our  original  stock  seed  from  an 
old  Italian  gardener  who  spent  ten  years  in  perfect- 
ing this  stock.  It  is  the  best  round  pod  variety  and 
of  brisk  growth;  very  productive.  Pods  long,  round, 
straight,  thick  and  absolutely  stringless.  This  variety 
has  proved  the  best  shipper  sold  on  the  market  and 
we  cannot  recommend  it  too  highly  to  market  gard- 
eners. Postpaid — Pkt.,  5c;  large  package,  lOc;  % lb., 
20c;  1 lb.,  35c;  5 lbs.,  $1.50;  10  lbs.,  $2.50.  If  by  express 
or  freight  at  purchasers  expense,  5c  per  pound  less. 


THE  WESTERN  SEED  COMPANY,  DEN VER,  COLORADO 


•OLD  FASHIONED  GOLDEN  WAX — This  bean  is  the 
grand  old  wax-podded  variety  that  has  been  planted 
by  gardeners,  both  large  and  small,  for  many  years. 
It  is  a heavy  producer  and  very  seldom  fails  to  give 
the  best  results  even  when  some  of  the  later  varieties 
fail.  The  pods  are  long  and  semi-round,  of  rich 
golden-cream  color,  very  meaty  and  tender.  During 
the  bean  planting  season  we  have  hundreds  of  cus- 
tomers who  ask  us  for  the  Old  Fashioned  Wax  Bean; 
they  say  it  always  pleases  and  never  fails.  The  Old 
Fashioned  Wax  is  re,ady  to  pick  50  days  after  plant- 
ing and  is  classed  as  an  early  sort.  Postpaid — Pkt., 
5c;  large  size  package,  10c;  % lb.,  20c;  1 lb.,  35c;  5 
lbs.,  $1.50;  10  lbs.,  $2.50.  If  by  express  or  freight, 
purchaser  paying  charges,  5c  per  pound  less. 

IMPROVED  GOLDEN  WAX — One  of  the  old  popular  va- 
rieties; pods  straight,  flat  and  golden  in  color.  Post- 
paid— Pkt.,  5c;  large  package,  10c;  y2  lb.,  20c;  1 lb., 
35c;  5 lbs.,  $1.50;  10  lbs.,  $2.50.  If  by  express  or 
freight,  purchaser  paying  charges,  5c  per  pound  less. 

PENCIL  POD  BLACK  WAX — Pods  are  long,,  thick  and 
fleshy.  Postpaid — Pkt.,  5c;  large  package,  10c;  y2  lb., 
20c;  1 lb.,  35c;  5 lbs.,  $1.50;  10  lbs.,  $2.50.  If  by  express 
or  freight,  purchaser  paying  charges,  5c  per  pound 

ROUND’  POD  KIDNEY  WAX — A very  handsome  mid- 
season variety,  especially  desirable  for  snaps  for  the 
home  garden.  The  plants  are  of  strong  growth, 
spreading  and  very  productive.  The  leaves  are  large, 
broad  and  roughened.  The  pods  are  long  and  round, 
5 y2  to  6 inches,  slightly  curved,  light  yellow,  wax- 
like, stringless  and  of  the  very  best  quality.  Seed 
long,  cylindrical,  medium  sized,  nearly  white  with  a 
little  dark  marking  about  the  eye.  Postpaid— Pkt., 
5c;  large  size  package,  10c;  y2  lb.,  20c;  1 lb.,  35c;  5 
lbs.,  $1.50;  10  lbs.,  $2.50.  If  by  express  or  freight, 
purchaser  paying  charges,  5c  per  pound  less. 

Pole  Beans 

KENTUCKY  WONDER  (Green  Pods) — This  standard  vari- 
ety of  Green  Podded  Pole  Beans  became  popular 
through  its  rapid  growth  and  abundant  yielding  qual- 
ities. It  has  been  successfully  grown  in  every  sec- 
tion of  the  United  States.  Being  extensively  used  as 
a corn  bean  the  pods  are  exceptionally  long  and  often 
measure  10  to  12  inches,  perfectly  round  and  string- 
less when  young.  A good  sort  to  plant  around  fences, 
for  it  will  climb  and  completely  cover  them  in  a 
short  time.  If  the  pods  are  allowed  to  ripen,  the 
dried  bean  can  be  used  for  winter  use.  Price:  Post- 
paid— Pkt.,  5e;  large  size  package,  10c;  y2  lb.,  25c;  1 
lb.,  40c;  5 lbs.,  $1.75;  10  lbs.,  $3.00.  If  by  express  or 
freight,  purchaser  paying  charges,  5c  per  pound  less. 

WHITE  SEEDED  KENTUCKY  WONDER — This  variety 
of  the  many  Pole  Beans  may  truly  be  termed  as  one 
of  the  best  of  the  Pole  varieties.  It  is  being  planted 
more  extensively  each  season  on  account  of  its  ex- 
tremely early  quality.  It  produces  long,  slender, 
round-podded  green  beans  of  excellent  flavor  and  is 
admired  and  favored  by  all  who  have  tried  it.  Post- 
paid— Pkt.,  5c;  large  size  package,  10c;  y2  lb.,  25c;  1 
lb.,  40c;  5 lbs.,  $1.75;  10  lbs.,  $3.00.  If  by  express  or 
freight,  purchaser  paying  charges,  5c  per  pound  less. 

l.AZY  WIFE — Green  podded,  very  productive,  and  later 
than  other  varieties.  Postpaid — Pkt.,  5c;  large  size 
package,  10c;  y2  lb.,  25c;  1 lb„  40c;  5 lbs.,  $1.75;  10  lbs., 
$3.00.  If  by  express  or  freight,  purchaser  paying- 
charges,  5c  per  pound  less. 

EARLY  GOLDEN  CLUSTER  BEAN — The  best  wax  podded 
pole  bean.  Vines  are  strong,  producing  pods  6 to  8 
inches  long,  coming  in  very  abundant  cluster,  pods 
very  broad,  thick  and  fleshy,  of  golden  yellow  to 
creamy  white.  Postpaid — Pkt.,  5c;  large  size  package, 
10c;  % lb.,  25c;  1 lb.,  40c;  5 lbs.,  $1.75;  10  lbs.,  $3.00. 
If  by  express  or  freight,  purchaser  paying  charges,  5c 
per  pound  less. 

Beans  for  Shelling 

TALL  HORTICULTURAL,  (Or  Climbing  Shell  Bean)  — 

This  bean,  like  the  Dwarf  Horticultural,  is  very  pro- 
ductive and  bears  large  clusters  of  well-filled  pods. 
It  is  a rapid  grower  and  starts  to  set  blooms  before 
any  of  the  other  pole  beans.  Prices:  Postpaid — Pkt., 
5c;  large  package,  10c;  y2  lb.,  25c;  1 lb.,  40c;  5 lbs.. 
$1.75;  10  lbs.,  $3.00.  If  by  express  or  freight,  purchaser 
paying  charges,  5c  per  pound  less. 


Shipper’s  Wax. 

DWARF  HORTICULTURAL  (Or  Shell  Beans) — Very  pro- 
ductive, vines  compact,  upright,  with  large  leaves; 
pods  medium  length,  round  curved,  yellowish  color, 
marked  with  splashes  of  red.  The  beans  are  fit  for 
use  as  green  shell  beans,  very  early  and  in  this  con- 
dition the  beans  are  very  large  and  easily  shelled, 
and  are  about  equal  to  Lima  Beans  in  quality.  Post- 
paid—Pkt.,  5c;  large  package,  10c;  y2  lb.,  25c;  1 lb., 
40c;  5 lbs.,  $1.50;  10  lbs.,  $2.50.  If  by  express  or  freight, 
purchaser  paying  charges,  5c  per  pound  less. 

Lima  Beans 

HENDERSON’S  BUSH  LIMA — This  is  the  earliest  of  the 
flat  pod  Lima  Beans,  being  two  weeks  earlier  than 
other  varieties.  Postpaid — Pkt.,  5c;  large  package, 
10c;  % lb.,  20c;  1 lb.,  35c;  5 lbs.,  $1.50;  10  lbs.,  $2.50. 
If  by  express  or  freight,  purchaser  paying  charges,  5c 
per  pound  less. 

AZTEC  BEAN  (Colorado  or  California  Cream  Butter) — 

This  wonderful  bean  has  been  grown  for  generations 
in  New  Mexico.  It  is  the  Lima  Bean  for  the  West- 
ern territory.  Does  well  on  dry  land.  It  is  earlier 
than  the  other  varieties  of  Lima  Beans.  The  only 
Lima  Bean  that  fully  matures  in  our  Western  coun- 
try. 

The  seed  of  this  bean  is  not  flat  like  most  Li-ma 
Beans,  but  is  round  and  about  the  shape  of  our  small 
Navy  Bean,  but  is  four  or  five  times  larger.  It  is 
used  either  as  a shell  bean  when  green,  or  as  a dry 
bean.  Postpaid — Pkt.,  5c;  large  package,  10c;  y2  lb., 
25c;  1 lb.,  40c;  5 lbs.,  $1.75;  10  lbs.,  $3.00.  If  by  ex- 
press or  freight,  purchaser  paying  charges,  5c  per 
pound  less. 

BURPEE’S  BUSH  LIMA — The  old  standard  Lima  Bush 
Bean.  The  bushes  are  18  to  20  inches  high,  of  stout, 
erect  growth ; branch  freely  and  very  prolific.  The 
pods  are  well  filled  with  large,  fleshy  beans  of  ex- 
cellent quality.  Delicate  pale  green  in  color  and  pos- 
sessing that  rich,  buttery  flavor  of  the  pole  varieties. 
Postpaid — 1 pkt.,  5c;  large  packet,  10c;  y2  lb.,  25c;  1 
lb.,  40c;  5 lbs.,  $1.75;  10  lbs.,  $3.00.  If  by  express  or 
freight,  purchaser  paying  charges,  5c  a pound  less. 


Burpee’s  Bush  Lima. 


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Beets 

( Red  or  Table) 

OUR  TABLE  BEET  SEEP  IS  FRENCH  GROWN. 

PRICES  ARE  POSTPAID. 

Our  beet  seed  has  proven  the  purest  and  best  with  which 
the  market  gardeners  of  this  territory  have  been  supplied. 
Many  of  them  have  made  extra  money  by  having-  the  proper 
sort  of  beets  at  the  right  time.  In  former  years,  the  old 
reliable  Early  Egyptian  was  planted  for  early  and  late  crop, 
but  now  the  buyers  of  beets  demand  a different  kind  at 
different  seasons,  which  we  offer  and  describe  below. 


CULTURE — The  beets  thrive  best  in  deep, 
rich,  sandy  soil,  one  which  the  roots  can 
penetrate  easily.  For  extra  early  use, 
the  seed  may  be  sown  in  hotbeds  and 
the  young  plants  set  out  in  the  open, 
trimming  off  the  outer  leaves.  They  can 
be  transplanted  easily  in  moist  weather. 

For  early  use,  spade  or  plow  deeply, 
sow  seed  in  rows  18  inches  apart,  cover- 
ing one-half  inch  deep.  If  dry,  the  soil 
should  be  well  firmed  about  the  seed. 

When  three  or  four  leaves  have  devel- 
oped, thin  out  to  four  Inches  apart  in  the 
row,  allowing  the  strongest  to  remain. 

Keep  free  from  weeds.  For  main  crop 
sow  end  of  April.  For  winter  crop,  sow 
end  of  June. 

EARLY  CROSBY’S  EGYPTIAN — The  name  of  this  va- 
riety is  misleading,  as  it  resembles  the  Egyptian 
only  in  its  extreme  earliness.  This  beet  is  more 
spherical  in  shape  than  the  Early  Egyptian,  and  we 
believe  of  a better  quality,  a distinct  vermillion  color 
and  very  attractive  in  appearance.  One  of  the  best 
for  early  planting  in  the  open.  Postpaid:  Pkt.,  5c; 
oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  35c;  % lb.,  65c;  1 lb*  $1.25. 

EXTRA  EARLY  EGYPTIAN — This  is  one  of  the  best  va- 
rieties for  forcing  and  early  planting.  While  young 
it  is  very  sweet  and  tender  and  oval  in  shape  and  pre- 
sents a fine  appearance  when  bunched  for  market,  but 
with  continued  growth  it  becomes  broader  instead  of 
oval  and  often  too  large  and  coarse  for  table  use.  It 
has  been  the  standard  variety  for  many  years,  as  it 
is  a good  keeper  when  topped  and  stored  away  for 
the  winter.  Showy  when  the  beet  is  cut.  Postpaid: 
Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  30c;  % lb.,  55c;  1 lb.,  $1.00. 

EARLY  ECLIPSE — We  recommend  this  variety  for  mid- 
summer, at  the  time  beets  are  sold  by  the  bunch. 
Their  color  is  brighter  red  than  other  sorts,  which 
gives  them  a more  tender  appearance.  But  do  not 
plant  this  variety  to  be  sold  in  sacks  during  the 
fall  or  winter  months  as  it  does  not  command  the 
best  prices  at  that  time.  It  is  of  lighter  color  than 
the  Detroit,  and  its  rings  or  zones  are  very  light 
which  hurts  its  sale  when  a blood  beet  is  wanted. 
Postpaid:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  *4  lb.,  30c;  y2  lb.,  55c; 
1 lb*  $1.00. 

EARLY  BLOOD  TURNIP — Roots  turnip-shaped,  deep 
crimson,  tender  and  sweet.  This  is  an  excellent  mar- 
ket and  home  garden  sort  for  summer  and  autumn 
use,  a very  good  cropper.  Postpaid;  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c; 

% lb.,  30c;  y2  lb.,  55c;  1 lb.,  $1.00. 

LENTZ  EXTRA  EARLY  BLOOD  BEET — This  beet  is 
very  early,  ringed  red  and  white,  absolutely  perfect  in 
shape;  roots  are  globular  and  peculiarly  smooth;  very 
crisp,  tender,  fine  grained  and  sweet  at  all  stages  of 
its  growth.  Has  small  tops  and  can  be  used  six  weeks 
from  sowing.  Postpaid:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  *4  lb.,  30c; 
% lb.,  55c;  1 lb.,  $1.00. 

Swiss  Chard 

COMMON — This  member  of  the  Beet  family  is  grown  for 
the  leaves  only,  and  cooked  like  spinach.  The  mid- 
rib is  prepared  like  asparagus.  It  is  hardy  and  pro- 
ductive, with  broad  green  leaves  and  large  white 
midribs  or  chards  of  excellent  quality,  and  can  be 
sown  at  different  seasons  of  the  year,  giving  succes- 
sive greens.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  % lb.,  50c;  1 lb.,  $1.50. 

LUCULLUS — A peculiarly  delicious  variety  having  green 
leaves  which  are  remarkably  crimped  and  curled,  like 
savoy-leaved  cabbage.  The  chards  are  white  and 
broad  but  not  so  broad  as  the  common  variety,  al- 
though equally  fine  in  flavor.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  *4 
lb*  50c;  1 lb.,  $1.50. 


Do+roif  "Ofi-rV  ^0*1. 

DETROIT  DARK  RED — The  fact  that  this  beet  combines 
the  fine  shape  of  the  Eclipse  and  the  dark  flesh  of 
the  Egyptian  places  it  among  the  leading  beets  with 
the  gardeners  who  plant  for  winter  use.  This  variety 
is  not  as  early  as  Egyptian,  but  is  the  most  uniform 
and  best  keeping  beet.  Postpaid:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  IOcj 
*4  lb.,  35c;  V>  lb.,  65c;  1 lb.,  $1.25. 


Extra  Early  Egyptian. 


32 


THE  WESTERN  SEED  COM  PAN  Y,  PEN  VER,  COLORADO 


OUR  SEED  IS 
DANISH  GROWN. 
PLANT  NO  OTHER. 


Mangel  Wurzels 

or  Stock  Beets 


DANISH  GROWN. 
MANGELS  ARE  . 
SUPERIOR  IN 
FEEDING  VALUE. 


SPLENDID  WINTER  FEED  FOR  CATTLE,  HOGS,  CHICKENS,  ETC. 


DIAGRAM  SHOWING  COMPARATIVE  SIZES,  SHAPES  AND  DEPTH  EACH  GROWS  IN  THE  SOIL. 


Sugar  Wanzleben 


An  ever-increasing  acreage  is  being  planted  to  stock  beets,  because  of  tbe  wonderful  results  obtained  by  feeding 
them.  Fattening,  feeding  and  breeding  cattle  do  equally  well  on  them.  About  one-fourth  of  the  daily  rations  should 
be  of  roots.  Hog  cholera  is  prevented  by  their  use. 

Sow  in  rows  two  and  one-half  to  three  feet  apart,  as  soon  as  the  ground  can  be  thoroughly  worked.  Cover  seed 
about  one  and  one-half  Inches,  making  the  ground  firm  over  the  seed.  When  four  inches  high,  thin  to  eight  Inches 
apart. 


DANISH  GROWN  MANGELS 

Mangel  seeds  are  grown  in  England,  France,  Ger- 
many, Russia,  Austria,  Denmark,  and  many  other  foreign 
countries.  Of  course,  at  the  present  time  we  are  unable 
to  get  any  mangel  seed  out  of  Austria  or  Germany,  but 
all  the  above  countries  grow  the  same  varieties. 

Perhaps  you  have  wondered  why  the  Danish  Grown 
Mangel  Seed  is  so  much  more  expensive.  This  is  due  to 
the  fact  that  Danish  Mangels  are  the  finest  that  are 
grown  in  the  world.  They  are  bred  up  to  the  highest 
type.  A number  of  years  ago  the  Danish  government 
realized  that  mangels  with  a high  percentage  of  fatten- 
ing matter  could  be  grown  just  as  easily  and  without 
additional  cost  as  the  mangels  which  contained  a larger 
percentage  of  water.  So  the  Danish  government  encour- 
aged the  breeding  up  of  their  mangel  seed  and  due  to  this 
effort  Danish  grown  mangels  contain  more  fattening 
matter  and  less  water  than  any  other.  The  world  over 
they  are  considered  the  best.  Any  one  growing  mangels 
should  insist  on  Danish  Grown  Seed.  Our  seed  is  Danish 
grown. 


Golden  Tankard  Hartner’s  Special 

The  best  known  and  highly  recommended  for  dairy- 
men on  account  of  its  milk-producing  properties  and  the 
richer  quality  of  the  milk.  The  flesh  is  firm  and  solid 
and  a rich  golden  yellow  color.  On  account  of  its  peculiar 
sha£>e  they  can  be  grown  closer  in  the  rows  than  most 
mangels,  increasing  the  yield  per  acre  considerably. 
Grows  well  above  the  ground  and  easily  pulled.  Yields 
particularly  well  on  light  soil.  Postpaid:  Pkt.,  5c;  % lb.. 

30c;  1 lb.,  65c;  5 lbs.,  $2.75;  10  lbs.,  $5.00.  If  by  express  or 
freight,  purchaser  paying  charges,  5c  per  pound  less. 


Giant  Eckendorfer 

A very  popular  variety,  grown  extensively  in  Ger- 
many. It  has  also  proven  very  satisfactory  in  the  United 
States  wherever  it  has  been  tried.  It  resembles  the 
Golden  Tankard  in  shape.  Its  roots  are  very  heavy.  It 


has  been  known  to  produce  as  much  as  55  tons  of  roots 
to  the  acre.  This  variety  is  very  easily  harvested,  as  a 
large  proportion  grows  above  the  ground.  Postpaid: 
Pkt.,  5c;  % lb.,  20c;  1 lb.,  05c;  5 lbs.,  $2.75;  10  lbs.,  $5.00. 

If  by  express  or  freight,  purchaser  paying  charges,  5c  per 
pound  less. 

Our  Seeds  are  Danish  grown.  Buy  no  other. 


Giant  Eckendorfer  Mangel. 


OUR  PRICES  ON  MANGELS  AND  BEETS  ARB  PREPAID. 


GOLD  SEAL  SEED  (FROM  THE  TOP  OF  THE  WORLD)  EXTREMELY  HARDY 


33 


SUGAR  BEETS 


This  Beet  Grown 
J.  A.  Osner. 


Giant  Half  Sugar  Beet  and 
Early  Ohio  Potato 


For  large 
amounts 
write  for 
Special 
Prices 


Mammoth  Long  Red 

MAMMOTH  LONG  RED — This  is  a very  large  and  heavy 
mangel.  Roots  grow  one-half  to  two-thirds  above 
the  soil  and  are  often  two  or  more  feet  in  length  and 
six  inches  in  diameter.  Skin  dark  red,  flesh  white, 
with  veined  rings  of  pink.  Postpaid:  Pkt.,  5c;  1 o*., 
, 10c;  % lb.,  20c;  1 lb.,  65c;  5 lbs.,  $2.75;  10  lbs.,  $5.00. 

If  by  express  or  freight,  purchaser  paying  charges, 
5c  per  pound  less. 

Danish  Sludstrup 

The  Danish  government,  recognizing  the  value  of 
root  crops  for  their  dairying  and  cattle  interests,  has  for 
years  been  breeding  mangels  so  as  to  condense  into  the 
roots  all  the  dry  matter  content  possible.  They  offer 
prizes  each  year  for  mangels  that  contain  the  greatest 
amount  of  nutriment  and  feed- 
ing value.  Up  to  this  time  the 
Danish  Sludstrup  has  proved  the 
best  variety,  and,  pound  for 
pound,  contains  more  feeding 
value  than  any  other  mangel. 

The  roots  are  large,  reddish-yel- 
low, of  distinct  type  and  a re- 
markable yielder.  Our  stock  is 
Ddnish  grown,  produced  from 
stock  that  was  awarded  the 
“First  Glass  Certificate.”  It  is 
the  largest  cropper  and  most 
nutritious  vegetable,  according 
to  the  comparative  trials  made 
by  the  Danish  Agricultural  So- 
ciety, and  produces  as  follows: 


Danish  Sludstrup. 


by 


Our  Prices  Are  Prepaid.  For 
Large  Amounts  Get  Special 
Prices. 

Sugar  beets  are  not  as  heavy 
yielders  as  the  mangels,  but  are 
of  superior  quality,  containing  a 
large  amount  of  sugar.  They  are 
excellent  for  feeding  stock. 


VILMORIN’S  IMPROVED  WHITE — Medium  size,  brought 
by  careful  selection  to  the  highest  perfection  in 
shape  and  color  of  roots.  Greatly  esteemed  by  sugar 
manufacturers  and  one  of  the  finest  for  stock  feed- 
ing. Postpaid:  Pkt.,  5c;  1 oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  20c;  1 lb., 
65c;  5 lbs.,  $2.75;  10  lbs.,  $5.00.  If  by  express  or 
freight,  purchaser  paying  charges,  5c  per  pound  less. 

WANZLEBEN — This  is  the  variety  so  extensively  planted 
for  sugar  manufacture.  Although  it  does  not  yield 
quite  as  large  crops  as  mangels,  the  feeding  value, 
pound  for  pound,  is  much  greater  on  account  of  its 
high  percentage  of  dry  matter  content.  Recom- 
mended especially  for  fattening  cattle,  but  is  equally 
well  adapted  for  general  feeding  as  mangels.  Post- 
paid: Pkt.,  5c;  1 oz.,  10c;  3/4  lb.,  25c;  1 lb.,  80c;  5 lbs., 
$3.50;  10  lbs.,  $6.50.  If  by  express  or  freight,  pur- 
chaser paying  charges,  5c  per  pound  less. 


17  per  cent  more  pounds  of  roots  per  acre  than  the  Mam- 
moth Dong  Red. 

23  per  cent  more  nutriment  per  acre  than  the  Mammoth 
Dong  Red. 

22  per  cent  more  pounds  of  roots  per  acre  than  the  Golden 
Tankard. 


BRUSSELS  SPROUTS 

BRUSSELS  SPROUTS — Are  highly  esteemed  for  boiling 


28  per  cent  more  nutriment  than  the  Golden  Tankard. 
Over  40  tons  have  been  grown  on  a single  acre. 

Postpaid:  Pkt.,  5c;  1 oz.,  10c;  lb.,  20c;  1 lb.,  65c; 
5 lbs.,  $2.75;  10  lbs.,  $5.00.  If  by  express  or  freight,  pur- 
chaser paying  charges,  5c  per  pound  less. 

Our  seed  is  Danish  grown.  Bny  no  other. 

Giant  Half  Sugar 


during  the  late  fall  and  winter  months.  The 
“sprouts”  resemble  miniature  cabbages,  growing 
closely  on  the  stalk  of  the  plant.  This  is  one  vege- 
table which  should  be  planted  more  extensively  in 
this  section.  The  few  who  do  grow  them  are  find- 
ing ready  sale  at  from  18  to  25  qents  per  pound. 


STOCK  BEET. 

This  is  neither  a mangel  nor  a sugar  beet,  but  as  the 
name  implies,  is  a cross  between  the  two.  It  has  the 
large  size  of  the  mangel,  with  the  great  feeding  quality 
of  the  sugar  beet.  The  roots  average  ten  to  twelve 
inches  in  length.  It  will  yield  almost  as  much  per  acre 
as  the  best  mangels,  and  twice  as  much  per  acre  as  the 
rich  sugar  beets. 

There  are  two  varieties,  one  is  known  as  the  “Green,” 
the  other  as  the  “Rose.”  They  are  almost  identical. 
Roots  very  smooth  with  very  few  rootlets;  flesh  creamy 
white  except  the  upper  portion  of  one  is  rose  or  pink, 
while  the  other  is  green.  Our.  stock  is  Danish  grown — 
buy  no  other. 

Postpaid:  Pkt.,  5c;  1 oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  20c;  1 lb.,  65c; 
5 lbs.,  $2.75;  10  lbs.,  $5.00.  If  by  express  or  freight,  pur- 
chaser paying  charges,  5c  per  pound  less. 


PERFECTION — The  plants  grow  about  two  feet  in 
height,  stems  are  thickly  set  with  sprouts,  which 
grow  one  to  two  inches  in  diameter.  Postpaid:  Pkt., 
5c;  1 oz.,  20c;  lb.,  75c;  1 lb.,  $2.75. 


: For  the  past  four  or  five  years  I have  been 

1 planting  your  Giant  Half  Sugar  Mangels,  and  they 
| sure  make  pork  and  beef. 


4 


J.  A.  OSNER. 


34 


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35 


Glory  of  Enkhuizen 
Cabbage 

GLORY  OF  ENKHUIZEN — (Our  seed 
is  Danish  grown.)  Enkhuizen  Cab- 
bage was  first  introduced  into  this 
country  by  Holland  seed  growers,  and 
was  at  once  recognized  as  a fine  sort 
by  seedsmen,  both  in  this  country 
and  in  Denmark.  The  Danish  seed 
growers  have  improved  the  original 
Holland  strain  until  now  they  offer 
a more  perfect  cabbage  that  is  ear- 
lier, more  hardy  and  a heavier  pro- 
ducer. 

Glory  of  Enkhuizen  has  a better 
flavor  than  any  other  cabbage  grown, 
and  for  the  reason  that  it  is  extra 
early  and  produces  a heavy  yield  of 
good  marketing  sized  heads,  it  is  a 
favorite  among  cabbage  growers 
wherever  grown.  Planted  side  by 
side  with  the  Early  Jersey  Wake- 
field, and  conditions  the  same,  Enk- 
huizen will  mature  almost  as  early 
and  weigh  double,  which  makes  it 
the  most  profitable  early  cabbage  to 
plant.  Enkhuizen  Cabbage  will  pro- 
duce on  most  any  soil,  and  does  not 
require  the  attention  demanded  by 
other  early  varieties.  It  will  stand 
the  drought  better  than  any  other 
cabbage  known  to  us. 

For  early  cabbage,  both  for  the 
gardener  and  the  home  lot,  we  highly 
recommend  the  abov$. 

We  can  furnish  any  amount  of 
Glory  of  Enkhuisen  Cabbage  Plants 
from  Danish  seed.  Postpaid:  Pkt., 

10c;  1 oz.,  45c;  % lb.,  $1.50;  1 lb.,  $5.00. 

Early  Winningstadt 
Cabbage 

SPECIAL  STRAIN. 

EARLY  WINNINGSTADT,  SPECIAL 

STRAIN — The  old,  reliable,  well- 
known,  standard  cabbage  for  the 
market  garden.  A favorite  among 
growers  who  have  good,  rich  land. 
It  always  meets  with  ready  sales  on 
account  of  its  fine  appearance.  The 
heads  are  pointed,  compact,  hard,  of 
rich  green  color  and  uniform  in  size, 
making  it  a very  desirable  shipping 
cabbage.  Many  growers  plant  Win- 
ningstadt  for  their  main  crop  to  sell 
to  the  shipping  trade,  who  demand  a 
medium-sized,  green  cabbage  that 
will  stand  handling.  Winningstadt 
can  be  planted  closer  in  the  rows 
than  other  types,  for  its  growth  is 
upward  to  a point  instead  of  spread- 
ing and  round.  If  planted  close  on 
good  ground  a heavy  yield  is  assured, 
for  Winningstadt  never  fails  to  make 
a head. 

Our  seed  is  Danish  grown,  and  has 
passed  our  test.  We  know  it  to  be 
true  to  name.  Postpaid:  Pkt.,  10c; 

1 oz.,  40c;  % lb.,  $1.25;  1 lb.,  $4.00. 


Glory  of  Enkhuizen. 


Savoy  Cabbage 

EARLY  ULM  SAVOY — This  is  the  earliest  of  the  Savoy  Cabbages.  Head 
pointed.  Postpaid:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  40c;  *4  lb.,  $1.25;  1 lb.,  $4.00. 

PERFECTION  DRUMHEAD  SAVOY — The  hardest  heading  and  best  all- 
around  Savoy.  Plants  strong  and  the  large,  solid  head  blanches  beauti- 
fully. Fine  flavor.  Postpaid:  Pkt.,  10c;  1 oz.,  40c;  *4  lb.,  $1.25;  1 lb.,  $4.00. 


Early  Winningstadt. 

Chinese  Cabbage  or  Wong  Bok 

CHINESE  CABBAGE — Pet-Sia— A new  vegetable  that  is  becoming  very  pop- 
ular wherever  tried.  Market  Gardeners  who  have  planted  it  have  found 
ready  sales  and  are  new  growing  and  cultivating  larger  patches  of 
Chinese  Cabbage  each  year.  This  new  vegetable  is  of  the  cabbage  type, 
but  the  seed  can  be  planted  in  the  open  and  thinned  out  leaving  the 
plants  15  to  18  inches  apart.  When  nearly  full  grown  the  outer  leaves 
should  be  gathered  about  the  head  and  tied  at  the  top;  in  the  same  man- 
ner as  you  would  tie  cauliflower.  This  allows  the  head  to  bleach  and 
become  tender.  When  preparing  for  the  table  it  should  be  boiled  the 
same  as  cabbage,  or  used  as  cold  slaw. 

Postpaid:  Pkt.,  10c;  1 oz.,  50c;  *4  lb.,  $1.75;  1 lb.,  $6.00. 


Chinese  Cabbage 


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THE  WESTERN  SEED  COMPANY,  DENVER,  COLORADO 


Why  You  Can  Expect  Better  Cabbage  Seed  This  Year 

Securing  first  class  seed  from  Europe  the  last  two  years  of  the  war  was  very  difficult.  While  it  is  true  there  was 
no  war  in  Denmark,  yet  the  conditions  in  Denmark  were  very  unsettled  and  the  vigorous  U-Boat  warfare  conducted 
by  the  Germans  the  last  two  years  of  the  war  practically  stopped  the  sailings  from  Holland  and  Denmark,  and  through 
the  loss  of  so  many  boats  and  waiting  to  get  permission  from  the  various  Governments,  there  was  practically  no  boats 
out  of  these  countries  for  some  time  after  the  Armistice  was  signed.  Too  late  to  get  seed  in  for  last  years  crop.  Seed 
Dealers  found  themselves  in  the  same  fix  as  a man  who  had  his  automobile  stop  on  him  fifty  miles  from  a garage, 
that  is,  he  had  to  do  the  best  he  could,  so  when  we  found  out  that  our  supply  had  been  cut  off,  we  also  did  the  best  we 
could  and  in  some  cases  the  seed  turned  out  mixed.  But  if  all  we  lost  through  this  terrible  war  was  a little  mixed 
eabbage,  we  should  consider  ourselves  fortunate.  Many  have  given  their  lives,  many  are  crippled,  so  if  the  trouble 
through  this  war  was  a little  mixed  cabbage  seed,  let  us  consider  ourselves  fortunate.  But  now  we  have  the  seed 
from  our  regular  grower  and  we  know  it  is  good,  you  are  sure  to  be  satisfied. 

About  Long  and  Short  Stem  Cabbage 


Many  growers  are  at  a loss  to  know  which  of  the  Danish  cabbages  are  the  best  for  him  to  plant.  Any  of  these 
cabbages  are  of  very  fine  merits,  but  the  soil  greatly  affects  the  results.  The  Ball  Heads  are  a little  more  delicate 
to  the  choice  of  soils  and  require  quite  rich  ground,  for  if  they  are  planted  on  poor  ground  the  stems  get  exceedingly 
long  and  produces  smaller  heads.  The  Round  Heads  (Short  Stem)  are  eager  growers,  and  if  planted  in  ground  that  is  too 
rich  the  growth  is  too  rapid,  and  they  often  produce  large  heads  that  are  a little  more  tender  than  is  desired  for  late 
cabbage,  and  the  extreme  solidity  of  the  heads  cause  some  to  crack.  But  when  these  varieties  are  planted  in  ground 
that  is  not  so  rich,  they  produce  perfect  cabbage.  Understand  that  when  we  speak  of  poorer  ground,  we  do  not  mean 
gravel.  The  Tall  Stemmed  varieties  are  more  resistable  against  cabbage  diseases  such  as  stump  rot,  black  rot,  etc., 
than  the  Short  Stemmed  varieties. 

• V 


Danish  Round  Head  Short 
Stem. 


Danish  Ball  Head  Short 
Stem. 


Danish  Ball  Head  Long 
Stem. 


Danish  Round  Head  or 

DANISH  ROUND  HEAD,  SHORT  STEM — The  Cabbage 
Grower’s  Friend — One  of  the  grandest  of  all  cabbages 
and  it  is  now  more  extensively  grown  throughout  the 
United  States  than  any  other  variety,  and  one  year 
after  another  it  has  given  the  cabbage  growers  won- 
derful results.  This  one  variety  alone  has  done  more 
to  place  Colorado  among  the  leading  cabbage  states 
in  the  Union  than  all  other  varieties  combined.  It  is 
just  ten  years  ago  that  this  firm  persuaded  the 
growers  of  cabbage  to  try  this  variety  instead  of  the 
, old-fashioned  Holland,  the  Drumhead  and  the  Flat 
Dutch.  The  Danish  Round  Head  Short  Stem  never 


Short  Stem  Hollander 

fails  to  produce  a good  crop  of  cabbage,  but,  of 
course,  the  weather  conditions  have  a great  deal  to 
do  with  its  growth.  In  wet,  cool  summer  this  variety 
is  inclined  to  grow  on  a very  short  stem  and  produces 
rounded  heads  of  a dark  green  color.  When  the  seed 
is  sown  in  the  open,  it  matures  about  the  last  of 
September,  while  in  the  dry  hot  seasons  it  will  mature 
about  three  weeks  earlier,  and  the  heads  are  & little 
more  flat  and,  like  all  other  cabbages,  if  allowed  to 
stand  when  fully  matured,  it  is  inclined  to  turn  white. 
Recommended  by  us  as  a good  main  crop.  Postpaid! 
Pkt.,  10c;  1 ox.,  45c;  % lb.,  $1.50;  1 lb.,  $5.00. 


Mr.  L.  C.  Richards  of  Wisconsin  Writes: 


November  11,  1916. 


“Last  year  we  bought  from  your  house  three  pounds  of  Evergreen  Hollander.  It  is  the  best  late  cabbage  I 
have  ever  planted.  I never  made  so  much  money  on  cabbage  before.  Please  reserve  ten  pounds  of  Evergreen 
Hollander  for  me.  Enclosed  find  check  for  same.  Send  seed  soon  as  you  ca.n.” 


Danish  Ball  Head,  Short  Stem  Cabbage 


DANISH  BALL  HEAD  SHORT  STEM — A new  type  of  cab- 
bage introduced  by  us  four  years  ago,  and  readily 
accepted  by  those  who  tried  it  as  a very  desirable 
sort  for  the  late  kind  that  can  be  put  in  the  ground 
for  mid-winter  use.  If  planted  on  good  ground  an 
enormous  yield  can  be  expected,  for  the  heads,  when 
matured,  are  all  of  a good  size  and  very  solid;  it 

Danish  Ball  Head, 


shows  its  good  breeding  by  the  blrish  tints  in  the 
veins.  Highly  recommended  as  one  of  the  best  late 
Hollander  cabbages  and  we  predict  that  in  the  future 
it  will  be  grown  more  than  any  other  sort.  It  ma- 
tures between  the  Danish  Round  Head,  Short  Stem 
and  the  Danish  Ball  Head,  Long  Stem.  Postpaid! 
Pkt.,  10c;  1 ox.,  45c;  % lb.,  $1.50;  1 lb.,  $5.00. 

Long  Stem  Cabbage 


DANISH  BALL  HEAD  LONG  STEM  CABBAGE — Although 

growers  sometimes  object  to  this  cabbage  on  account 
of  the  long  stem,  nevertheless  it  produces  the  most 
beautiful  dark  green  head  of  cabbage,  very  solid  and 
the  best  variety  for  storing  during  the  winter.  In 
Denmark  this  variety  is  planted  more  extensively 
than  any  other.  The  long  stem  objection  is  over- 


come by  throwing  the  dirt  to  stalk  or  stem,  the 
same  as  is  done  with  celery.  This  not  only  helps 
the  long  stem  to  support  the  heads,  but  causes  the 
stem  to  throw  out  many  new  fine  fiber  roots,  which 
furnishes  nourishment  to  the  plant  and  increases  the 
yield.  Postpaid:  Pkt.,  10c;  1 ox.,  45c;  % lb.,  $1.50; 
1 lb.,  $5.00. 


Evergreen  Hollander,  Short  Stem 


The  Best  Late  Cabbage  that  Grows.  For  Description  See  Page  6. 


37 


GOLD  SEAL  SEED  (FROM  THE  TOP  OF  THE  WORLD)  EXTREMELY  HARDY 


Cauliflower 


RED  CABBAGE  (Postpaid.) 

LARGE  RED  DRUMHEAD,  OR  IMPROVED  LARGE  RED  DUTCH — This  is  a 
well  known  standard.  Heads  large  size,  slightly  rounded,  seven  to 
eight  inches  in  diameter.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz,,  40c;  % lb.,  $1.25;  1 lb.,  $4.00. 
MAMMOTH  RED  ROCK — While  late  in  maturing,  this  is  the  largest  of 
all  deep  red  varieties.  In  rich  soil  the  heads  will  average  ten  pounds. 
Postpaid:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  40c;  % lb.,  $1.25;  1 lb.,  $4.00 

Our  Seed  is  Grown  For  Us  By 
Danish  Experts.  Plant  Only 
Cauliflower  Seed  Suited  to 

,,r  __  „ Our  Western  Country. 

We  Are  The  Largest  Dealers  in  CAULIFLOWER  SEED  in  the  West. 
Prices  given  below  are  postpaid. 

CULTURE — For  early  crops,  sow  seed  in  hot-beds  during  February 
they  should  be  gradually  hardened  off  before  setting  out  in  the  field 
which  should  be  about  the  first  of  May. 

For  mid-season  crops,  plant  seed  in  cold  frames. 

For  late  crops,  plant  in  open  ground  and  after  plants  are  4 to  <5 
inches  high,  transplant  to  field. 

After  the  heads  begin  to  form,  the  leaves  should  be  drawn  up 
around  them  and  tied  at  the  ends,  thus  preventing  the  light  and 
worms  getting  to  the  heads  and  bleaches  the  cauliflower  a snowy 
white. 

Large  Red 

Drumhead. 

EARLIEST  SNOWBALL — Selected 

— This  is  the  earliest  of  all 
cauliflower  and  we  offer  an 
especially  excellent  grade  of 
this  seed.  Pkt.,  25c;  oz., 

$1.00;  oz.,  $3.00;  % lb.,  $10.00. 

EARLY  DWARF  ERFURT — True 
— This  is  one  of  the  best  cauli- 
flowers grown  in  this  country 
and  a sure  header.  While  not 
so  expensive  as  the  Snowball,  it 
does  very  well  and  is  very  pop- 
ular with  Denver  market  gar- 
deners. Pkt.,  15c;  % oz.,  $1.00; 
oz.,  $3.00;  % lb.,  $10.00. 

MAXINE  SNOWBALL  — This 
strain  of  cauliflower  was  so 
highly  recommended  to  us  by 
the  largest  cauliflower  seed 
growers  of  Europe  that  we  se- 
cured samples  and  tested  it  out. 

To  our  surprise  we  found  it  to 
be  one  of  the  best  grades  of 
cauliflower  ever  grown  in  our 
vicinity.  It  is  early  and  a heavy 
yielder  of  even-sized  and  very 
firm  heads.  The  foliage  is  very 
dense  and  overlaps  the  tender 
flower,  thus  protecting  it  from 
the  hot  sun  artd  making  it  an 
almost  sure  crop.  This  strain 
we  highly  recommend  to  grow- 
ers of  cauliflower.  It  is  a sure 
cropper.  Pkt.,  25c;  XA  oz.,  $1.00;  oz.,  $3.00;  XA  !»».,  $AO.uu.  Maxine  snowball. 

DANISH  DRY  WEATHER — A second  early  variety,  coming  in  after  the  early  Snowball.  Plants  are  vigorous,  pro- 
ducing large,  solid  heads  of  snowy  whiteness  and  solidity,  completely  covered  with  heavy  foliage  that  will  stand 
the  hot  weather  better  than  any  other  kind.  Hence  the  name.  Dry  Weather.  We  recommend  it  highly  to  the 
market  gardeners.  Pkt.,  25c;  % oz.,  $1.00;  oz.,  $3.00;  % lb.,  $10.00. 


IIARTNER’S  SPECIAL  STRAIN  OF 
SNOWBALL — We  have  placed  this 
strain  of  cauliflower  in  competi- 
tion with  the  finest  and  highest- 
priced  seed  sold  by  all  the  best 
dealers  in  this  country  and  Europe, 
and  have  found  nothing  to  equal 
it  in  certainty  of  crop  and  perfect 
white  heads.  It  has  won  the  ap- 
proval of  the  critical  gardeners,  it 
being  the  most  reliable  sort  grown. 

It  is  not  only  suitable  for  early 
use,  but  it  is  superfine  for  late 
planting.  The  heads  are  hard  and 
solid  and  do  not  spread  as  do. some 
of  the  inferior  sorts.  No  other 
equals  it  in  purity  of  color,  it  be- 
ing clear  snow-white. 

Growers  often  wonder  and  ask 
what  we  mean  by  Special  Strain 
and  how  we  obtain  it.  It  is  just 
this  way:  We  go  to  the  best  grow- 
ers of  Cauliflower  Seed  in  Europe, 
and  from  their  vast  fields,  while 
the  Cauliflower  is  still  growing, 
select  the  best  and  most  perfect 
heads  and  mark  them  with  a stake 
four  feet  long,  driven  into  the 
ground  next  to  the  plant,  and  after 
the  seed  has  formed  from  this 
plant,  they  are  gathered  separate- 
ly.  Although  this  causes  a great 
„ ex*ra  ex»ense»  You  will  note  that  we  do  not  ask  an  exorbitant  price.  Pkt.,  25c;  XA  oz.,  $1;  oz.,  $3;  % lb.,  $10. 

HENDERSON’S  SNOWBALL— -This  variety  is  without  doubt  one  of  the  leading  cauliflowers  in  Colorado,  and  we  have 
tue  purest  strain  that  can  be  obtained.  Our  stock  comes  from  the  best  and  most  reliable  growers  in  Denmark  and 
will  give  satisfaction  to  any  market  gardener  who  wants  nothing  but  the  best  on  the  market.  Pkt.,  25c;  % oz., 
“1*00;  oz,,  $3.00;  % lb*,  $10.00* 

EARLY  PARIS — A hardy  variety  quite  easy  t-o  grow  and  forming  good  heads.  Pkt.,  10c;  XA  oz.,  35c;  oz.,  $1.25. 


Early  Dwarf  Erfurt. 


Hartner’s  Special  Strain  Snowball. 


compnratlve  alien  and  nhapea  of  Table  and  Stock  Carrot,  and  alio  po.ltlon  of  carrot  above  the  «oll. 


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39 


ftxheart  Half  Long  Nantes.  Chantenay.  Half  Long  Danvers, 

or  Guerande, 


Chantenay 

CHANTENAY  — We  consider 
this  the  standard  carrot,  for 
when  young  it  is  about  equal  to 
the  Nantes  for  bunching,  and 
later  when  they  increase  in  size 
are  the  best  for  sacking.  The 
carrots  grow  about  six  inches 
long,  fine  grained,  sweet  and 
sugary.  It  is  not  as  long  as  the 
Half  Long  Danvers,  and  is  more 
stump  rooted  and  not  apt  to 
crack  open  while  growing.  An 
excellent  table  variety  and 
heavy  cropper.  Our  seed  is  most 
carefully  selected.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz., 
15c;  % lb.,  40c;  1 lb.,  $1.25.  Post- 
paid. 

Danvers  Half  Long 

DANVERS  HALF  LONG — The 
most  popular  variety  with  nine- 
tenths  of  the  Market  Gardeners 
in  this  vicinity.  It  will  produce 
more  than  any  other  variety,  and 
cannot  be  equalled  as  an  all 
around  carrot.  Very  suitable  for 
bunching  for  Summer  sales,  and 
on  the  other  hand,  being  an  ex- 
cellent keeper,  it  may  be  stored 
in  pits,  when  the  tops  are  cut, 
and  sold  during  the  Winter.  It  is 
rich  orange  in  coior  and  a bump- 
er cropper — much  favored  for 
stock  feeding.  Grows  five  to 
seven  inches  long,  two  to  two 
and  one-half  inches  wide  at  the 
shoulder.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c;  *4  lb., 

40c;  1 lb.,  $1.25.  Postpaid. 


Oxheart,  or 
Guerande 

OXHEART,  OR  GUERANDE 

— The  most  popular  and  heav- 
iest cropper  among  the  short 
carrots.  The  shape  is  very  de- 
sirable for  heavy  soils.  The  true 
type  is  about  4%  inches  long 
and  3 inches  thick  at  the  shoul- 
der, tapering  slightly  to  the  bot- 
tom, and  is  very  stump  rooted. 
Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c;  ^ lb.,  40c;  1 lb., 
$1.25.  Postpaid. 

French  Coreless 

FRENCH  CORELESS — This  is 
a half-long,  cylindrical  carrot, 
blunt  pointed  with  small  tap- 
root and  small  top.  They  ru* 
uniform  in  size  and  shape,  6 to  7 
inches  long  by  1%  inches 
through,  clear  skinned,  easily 
pulled  and  keeps  well.  The  flesh 
is  fine  in  texture,  sweet  and  mild 
flavored,  entirely  devoid  of 
stringiness,  coarseness  or  woody- 
heart  or  core.  Color  of  flesh  is 
rich  red-orange.  Excels  other 
half-long  carrots  in  earliness 
without  being  inferior  in  pro- 
ductiveness. Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  20c;  % 
lb.,  50c;  1 lb.,  $1.50.  Postpaid. 


French  Coreless. 


Stock  Carrots,  see  Page  40. 


The  Western  Seed  Co.,  Welby,  Colorado, 

Denver,  Colo.  October  25,  1918. 

Gentlemen: 

I have  just  finished  harvesting  my  crop  of  Danvers  Half  Long  Carrots,  produced  from  the  seed  you  sold  me 
last  spring.  The  yield  was  so  enormous  that  I thought  I would  write  and  tell  you.  I bought  two  pounds  of 
Danvers  Half  Long  Carrot  seed  and  planted  it  on  one  acre  of  land.  Every  seed  must  have  grown,  for  I never 
saw  so  many  carrots  in  one  acre.  They  never  got  very  large,  but  were  just  the  right  size  for  sacking.  From 
the  one  acre  we  have  sold  440  sacks,  and  they  averaged  us  90c  per  sack.  It  sure  was  a wonderful  crop.  I 
think  the  seed  was  perfect. 

think  the  seed  perfect.  (Signed)  L.  K.  NEILSON. 


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Carrots— for  Stock  Feeding 

Attention— Don’t  fail  to  plant  at  least  a few  Carrots  for  your  stock 

Carrots  make  a healthy  and  desirable  food  for  horses,  and  every  horse  owner  should  plant  them  liberally,  so  as 
to  give  his  horses  an  occasional  feed  of  carrots  through  the  winter.  They  are  also  very  desirable  for  feeding  to 
hogs  and  cattle  and  make  a tonic  and  alterative  food  which  is  of  decided  benefit.  Plant  in  March,  April  or  May — 


the  earlier  the  better — at  the  rate  of  3 to  4 pounds  per  aere. 

MASTADON  CARROT — This  abundant  yielder  is  strictly 
a stock  carrot  and  grows  to  be  of  enormous  size. 
Now,  if  you  want  a good  winter  feed  for  your  stock 
don’t  overlook  this  new  wonder,  for  it  is  just  what 
your  horses  and  other  stock  need.  There  is  no  use 
for  us  to  tell  you  what  carrots  do  for  stock,  for 
everybody  knows  what  a horse  or  cow  thinks  of 
carrots.  But,  speaking  of  carrots,  this  extra  large, 
massive,  heavy  producer  is  what  you  want  to  plant 
for  a stock  carrot.  Plant  2 pounds  to  the  acre  of  this 
seed.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  *4  lb.,  25c;  1 lb.,  90c,  postpaid. 

IMPROVED  LONG  ORANGE — This  variety  should  not  be 
planted  for  market  use,  although  it  has  a good  color 
and  the  same  flavor  as  the  Danvers,  but  owing  to  its 


Cultivate  same  as  Mangel  Beets. 

long,  tapering  growth  it  does  not  sell  well  for  table 
use.  It  is  grown  extensively  for  stock  feeding.  Pkt., 
5;  oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  25c;  1 lb.,  90c,  postpaid. 

GIANT  WHITE  BELGIAN — Roots  grow  one-third  above 
ground,  are  white  below  and  green  above  ground; 
small  tops,  flesh  somewhat  coarse,  roots  large  size, 
and  is  extensively  grown  for  stock  feeding.  Pkt.,  5c; 
oz.,  10;  % lb.,  25c;  1 lb.,  90c,  postpaid.  - 

GIANT  YELLOW  BELGIAN — They  do  not  produce  as  large 
roots  as  the  White  Belgian;  the  flesh  is  less  coarse. 
It  grows  about  eleven  inches  in  height  and  3 to  3V2 
inches  in  diameter  at  the  crown.  Gives  a large  yield 
and  is  very  easy  to  harvest.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  % lb., 
25c;  1 lb.,  90c,  postpaid. 


Celery 

Celery  is  one  of  the  main  vegetable  crops  of 
Colorado.  Next  to  cabbage  it  is  the  largest  crop 
of  vegetables  produced  In  Colorado.  While  there 
are  many  varieties  of  celery,  only  three  sorts  prove 
profitable,  namely:  Hartner’s  Early  Wonder, 

Golden  Self-Blanching  and  Giant  Pascal. 


CULTURE- — As  each  variety  requires  different  cul- 
ture we  are  giving  growing  instructions  sep- 
arately. 


Golden  Self-Blanching. 


GOLDEN  SELF-BLANCHING  CELERY — This  is 
the  commercial  variety.  It  is  grown  with  suc- 
cess from  California  to  New  York,  from  Wash- 
• ington  to  Florida.  It  is  very  handsome,  and 
after  being  taken  from  the  ground  will  hold 
up  a long  time.  It  is  the  main  crop  grown 
for  shipping. 

Seed  is  started  in  hotbeds  the  middle  of 
March  and  requires  close  attention,  keeping 
the  seed  bed  moist  and  giving  plenty  of  air. 
Plants  should  be  set  out  any  time  between  the 
1st  and  20th  of  May.  Best  results  are  obtained 
from  double  rows,  that  is:  set  plants  on  each 
side  of  the  irrigating  ditch.  Set  plants  from  6 
to  8 inches  apart  in  the  rows,  and  double  rows 
3 to  3%  feet  apart. 

Self-Blanching  Celery  requires  close  atten- 
tion and  plenty  of  cultivation,  as  it  is  very  in- 
jurious to  the  crop  if  the  plants  are  allowed 
to  stunt,  which  is  caused  from  lack  of  culti- 
vation and  improper  irrigation.  Celery  requires 
plenty  of  water,  but  water  should  not  be  al- 
lowed to  stand  in  the  rows. 

After  the  celery  is  about  ready  to  harvest 
it  can  either  be  bleached  with  boards  or  by 
banking  with  dirt.  The  former  method  is  used 
when  early  celery  is  desired.  But  this  method 
is  quite  expensive  and  growers  of  large  fields 
bleach  entirely  with  dirt,  banking  closely  about 
the  stalks.  Very  often  this  variety  of  celery 
will  bleach  without  boards  or  banking,  but  it 
must  be  fully  matured  and  ripe  or  else  it  will 
not  bleach  itself. 

If  grower  desires  to  keep  celery  later  than 
October  20th,  it  should  be  confined  to  trenches 
for  protection  against  the  cold. 


Celery  is  one  of  the  best  paying  crops,  and  not  half  enough  planted  in  Colorado.  Pkt.,  10c;  *4  oz.,  40e;  % oz., 
75c;  oz.,  $1.25;  1 lb.,  $10.00,  postpaid. 


Hartner’s  Early  Wonder  Celery 

HARTNER’S  EARLY  WONDER  CELERY — This  variety  is 
a money  maker  for  the  market  gardener.  It  is  the 
most  satisfactory  summer  variety  for  the  home 
garden.  Being  a more  vigorous  grower  than  the 
Goiden  Self  Blanching  it  is  taller  and  more  stalkly 
and  is  ready  to  use  ten  days  earlier.  It  is  not  a self- 
blanching variety,  but  must  be  banked  with  dirt  of 
boards.  When  ready  for  market  it  is  very  beautiful 
— the  stalks  are  of  a golden-white  color  and  tops  very 
dark  green.  It  does  not  rust  or  blight  like  the 
Golden  Self-Blanching.  A few  years  ago  we  offered 
this  celery  to  a few  gardeners  as  a trial.  One  grower 
to  whom  we  furnished  a sample,  sold  over  $600  worth 
of  celery  from  a little  over  one-third  of  an  acre  of 
ground.  It  does  not  yield  more  celery  to  an  acre  than 
other  varieties,  but  is  ready  early  when  the  market 
affords  very  high  prices.  Pkt.,  15e;  ~y2  oz.,  90c;  1 oz., 
$1.50;  % lb.,  $5.00.  Postpaid. 


SELECTED  WHITE  PLUME — Almost  self-bleaching.  Its 
stalks  and  portions  of  the  inner  leaves  and  heart  are 
so  nearly  white  naturally  that  by  closing  the  stalks, 
either  by  tieing  or  simply  drawing  the  soil  up 
against  the  plants  and  pressing  it  together,  the  work 
of  blanching  is  completed.  It  is  very  ornamental. 
Early,  of  good  flavor  and  fine  texture;  adapted  to 
fall  and  early  winter  use;  a good  keeper  up  to  the 
holiday  season.  Pkt.,  10;  % oz.,  20c;  oz.,  30c;  % lb., 
$1.00;  1 lb.,  $3.00.  Postpaid. 

SOLID  KALAMAZOO — Is  a very  fine  celery,  being  late  it 
is  not  self-bleaching.  This  celery  when  properly 
grown  is  extremely  solid  and  crisp  and  possesses  a 
rich,  sweet  and  nutty  flavor  and  is  preferred  by  many 
to  the  Giant  Pascal.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  40c;  *4  lb.,  $1.25; 
1 lb.,  $3.50.  Postpaid. 


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HARTNER’S  GIANT  PASCAL  (Special  Strain)  HOMEGROWN 


GIANT  PASCAL — Without  a single  exception  Giant  Pascal 
is  the  sweetest  and  best  flavored  celery  grown,  and 
on  account  of  its  fine  keeping  qualities  it  is  consid- 
ered th'e  best  winter  variety.  The  plants  are  usually 
started  in  cold  frames  and  planted  in  the  open  during 
the  month  of  June,  and  as  late  as  July  10th.  To  en- 
able the  grower  to  market  this  variety  earlier  than 
November  1st,  ordinary  newspaper  is  used  to  wrap 
about  the  stalk  while  growing  in  the  field,  and  left 
so  until  the  stalk,  which  was  originally  dark  green, 
becomes  whitened.  Although  Pascal,  when  treated  in 
this  manner,  brings  a very  good  price,  it  does  not  ac- 
quire as  sweet  a flavor  as  when  trenched.  Pkt.,  10c; 
oz.,  30c;  'A  lb.,  $1.00;  1 lb.,  $3.00.  Postpaid. 


The  most  perfect,  profitable  and  satisfactory  type  of  Pascal  Celery  ever  produced.  Extra  Early — Extra  Large — 
Colorado  Grown. 


HARTNER’S  GIANT  PASCAL — For  the  past  ten  years  we 
have  been  selling  the  French  Strain  of  Giant  Pascal 
Celery  to  our  Market  Gardener  Trade,  and  it  has 
always  given  satisfaction  until  in  th&  last  few  years 
there  has  been  numerous  complaints  of  soft  stalks. 
So  we  at  once  set  out  to  find  a better  strain,  and  we 
found  it.  We  call  it  “Hartner’s  Giant  Pascal.”  This 
Pascal  is  an  improved  and  highly  developed  strain  of 
Gi?,nt  Pascal,  and  is  absolutely  free  from  soft  stalks. 
The  seed  is  grown  in  Colorado.  Its  appearance  and 
form  are  perfect,  and  its  eating  qualities  are  better 
than  any  celery  ever  ofered  for  the  table.  It  is  free 
from  strings  and  is  crisp  and  sweet.  For  the  Market 
Gardener  and  winter  celery  growers  there  is  none 
better.  Its  earliness  and  size  make  it  the  most  profi- 
table of  all  celery.  By  early,  we  mean  that  it  grows 
to  an  enormous  size  and  grows  quick  so  that  it  can  be 
wrapped  in  paper  and  bleached  above  ground  weeks 
before  frost.  And  it  can  be  harvested  and  marketed 
from  the  field  at  the  high  prices  that  prevail  for 
Early  Pascal  Celery.  Thousands  of  dozens  of  celery 
are  sold  this  way  and  the  grower  does  away  with 
trenching.  Or  else,  it  can  be  allowed  to  grow  still 
larger  and  just  before  frost  can  be  stored  for  the 
winter  in  trenches,  keeping  perfectly  until  spring. 
And  when  taken  out  it  will  be  bleached  and  possess 
the  rich,  nutty  flavor  that  is  making  it  the  favorite 
Pascal.  Pkt.,  15c;  y2  oz.,  50c;  1 oz.,  80c;  % lb.,  $2.50; 
y2  lb.,  $4.00;  1 lb.,  $7.50,  postpaid. 


Giant  Pascal 


Chicory 

Witloof-Chicory,  or  French  Endive 

WITLOOF — Is  used  principally  as  a winter  salad,  and  it 
is  most  delicious  served  with  French  dressing.  The 
seed  should  be  sown  in  the  open  ground  not  later 
than  June,  in  drills  twelve  to  eighteen  inches  apart, 
and  the  seedlings  should  be  thinned  out  to  stand  not 
closer  than  three  inches.  The  plants  form  long,  par- 
snip-shaped roots  which  are  lifted  in  the  fall,  trimmed 
of  leaves  and  stored  in  soil  in  a cool  place  until 
■wanted  i!or  forcing.  The  roots  should  be  planted  up- 
right about  one  and  a half  to  two  inches  apart  in  a 
trench  sixteen  to  eighteen  inches  deep.  The  roots 
when  grown  as  above  produce  leaves  which  are  de- 
licious as  a winter  salad.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  50c;  % lb., 
$1.75,  postpaid. 


IMPROVED  LARGE  LEAVED — As  the  name  indicates, 
the  leaves  of  this  sort  are  larger  than  the  common 
kinds.  This  is  a very  superior  variety.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz., 
10c;  % lb.,  25c;  1 lb.,  80c,  postpaid. 


Celeriac,  or  Turnip  Rooted  Celery 


Grown  for  the 


roots,  which  are 
large,  turnip-shaped; 
tops  very  small.  Al- 
though the  consump- 
tion is  limited,  due 
to  the  fact  that  its 
eating  qualities  are 
so  little  known.  For 
a salad  it  excels  all 
other  varieties  of 
celery,  having  a fine 
flavor.  It  can  also 
be  stewed  or  used  for 
flavoring.  It  may  be 
stored  like  beets  and 
will  keep  all  winter. 
Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  20c; 
lb.,  65c;  1 lb.,  $2.00. 
Postpaid. 


Chives 


LARGE  ROOTED  BRUSSELS — The  roots  are  cut  in  thick 
slices,  roasted  for  coffee.  Leaves  in  the  spring  are 
also  used  for  salads.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  25c; 
1 lb.,  80c,  postpaid. 


An  onion-like  plant,  used  in  salads  and  for  flavoring 
soups.  The  plant  also  makes  an  excellent  ornamental 
garden  bed  edging,  which  may  frequently  be  cut,  a new 
growth  of  leaves  appearing  soon  after  each  cutting.  One 
sowing  will  answer  for  about  three  years.  Pkt.,  5c;  y4 
oz.,  25c;  oz.,  75c,  postpaid. 


Chervil 

A hardy  plant  which  resembles  double  curled  pars- 
ley and  is  used  for  flavoring  and  garnishing.  Pkt.,  5c; 
oz.,  10c;  y4  lb.,  30c;  1 lb.,  $1.00,  postpaid. 


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THE  WESTERN  SEED  COMPANY,  DENVER,  COLORADO 


Our  Prices  are  Post- 
paid Up  to  and  In- 
cluding Ten  Pounds. 


Corn 

Sweet,  or  Table  Varieties 


WESTERN 

GROWN 

SEED 


CULTURE — A rich,  warm,  alluvial  soil  is  the  best,  but  excellent  sweet  corn  can  be  raised  on  any  good,  ordinary  soil, 
if  it  is  deeply  and  thoroughly  worked  before  planting.  In  the  West  sweet  corn  should  be  planted  as  early  as 
can  be  done  without  risking  great  loss  from  frosts  or  from  rotting  of  the  seed  in  the  soil.  If  planted  in  rows, 
make  the  rows  about  four  feet  apart  and  place  the  seed  14  to  16  inches  apart  in  the  row,  covering  one  inch 
deep  with  fine  soil  firmly  pressed  down.  If  planted  in  hills,  make  the  hills  for  the  early  varieties  three  feet 
apart  each  way  and  plant  six  kernels  to  the  hill.  For  the  later  sorts  the  hills  should  be  not  less  than  four  feet 
apart  each  way.  Hoe  frequently,  and  when  six  inches  high  thin  so  as  to  leave  three  or  four  plants  in  the  hill. 
Give  frequent  and  thorough  but  shallow  cultivation  until  the  tassels  appear. 


EXTRA  EARLY  ADAMS — This  variety  is  not  grown  for 
its  eating  qualities  (as  it  is  not  very  sweet)  but  is 
planted  for  the  early  market,  as  the  higher  prices 
that  are  paid  for  the  first  roasting  ears  make  it 
profitable.  Postpaid — Pkt.,  5c;  large  size  package, 

10c;  Yz  lb.,  15;  1 lb.,  25c;  5 lbs.,  $1.15;  10  lbs.,  $2.20 
If  by  express  or  freight  at  purchaser’s  expense,  5c 
per  lb.  less. 

EARLY  GOLDEN  BANTAM — Is  the  sweetest,  richest  and 
most  tender  sweet  corn  grown.  One  of  the  finest. 
The  ears  are  from  6 to  7 inches  long,  eight  rowed, 
filled  with  broad,  sweet,  golden  yellow  kernels  of  a 
delightful  flavor.  It  may  be  planted  from  ten  days 
to  two  weeks  earlier  than  most  sweet  corns,  as  it  is 
not  as  apt  to  rot  as  many  of  the  softer  kinds.  It  is 
as  early  as  the  Cory  and  of  much  better  flavor.  It 
is  always  good,  whether  planted  in  the  spring  or  dur- 
ing the  summer.  We  advise  all  lovers  of  sweet  corn 
to  give  “Golden  Bantam”  a trial.  Prepaid: — Fkt.,  5c; 
large  pkt.,  10c;  Yz  lb.,  20c;  1 lb.,  30c;  5 lbs.,  $1.40;  10 
lbs.,  $2.50.  If  by  express  or  freight  at  purchaser’s  ex- 
pense, 5 cents  per  lb.  less. 

MAMMOTH  WHITE  CORY — An  early  variety  and  a great 
improvement  over  the  old  Cory.  The  ears  are  hand- 
some, even,  broad-grained  and  very  long  for  an  early 
sort,  bearing  from  two  to  three  ears  on  a stalk,  mak- 
ing it  very  productive.  Postpaid: — Pkt.,  5c;  large 

size  pkt.,  10c;  Yz  lb.,  20c;  1 lb.,  30c;  5 lbs.,  $1.40;  10 
lbs.,  $2.50. . . If  by  express  or  freight  at  purchaser’s 
expense,  5c  per  lb.  less. 

GOLDEN  CREAM  SWEET  CORN — A new  and  excellent 
variety  of  sweet  corn,  which  has  a very  delicious 
flavor.  The  ears  are  medium-sized,  the  cob  is  slen- 
der and  the  kernels  are  pointed  or  shoe-pegged  and 
grow  in  irregular  arrangement  on  the  cob,  similar 
to  the  Country  Gentleman,  but  when  ready  for  eat- 
ing the  kernels  are  cream  colored,  but  turn  yellow 
like  the  Golden  Bantam  when  cooked.  Postpaid: — 
Pkt.,  5c;  large  size  pkt.,  10c;  Yz  lb.,  20c;  1 lb.,  30c;  5 
lbs.,  $1.40;  10  lbs.,  $2.50.  If  by  express  or  freight  at 
purchaser’s  expense,  5c  per  lb.  less. 

EARLY  MINNESOTA — An  old  favorite  early  sweet  corn. 
Good  sort  for  the  market  and  home  garden.  Stalks 
about  5 Yz  feet  high,  bearing  one  or  two  long  eight- 
rowed  ears.  Grains  very  broad,  sweet  and  tender. 
Postpaid: — Pkt.,  5c;  large  size  pkt.,  10c;  Yz  lb.,  20c; 
1 lb.,  30c;  5 lbs.,  $1.40;  10  lbs.,  $2.50.  If  by  express  or 
freight  at  purchaser’s  expense,  5c  per  lb.  less. 

PEEP  O’DAY — A very  early  small-eared  variety  of  west- 
ern origin.  The  stalks  grow  3 feet  high,  are  well 
leaved  and  average  two  fine  ears  to  the  stalk.  Ears 
are  small,  about  6 inches  long,  well  filled  from  butt 
to  tip,  having  ten  rows  of  small  grains,  which  are 
very  sweet.  Postpaid: — Pkt.,  5c;  large  size  pkt.,  10c; 
% lb.,  20c;  1 lb.,  30c;  5 lbs.,  $1.40;  10  lbs.,  $2.50.  If  by 
express  or  freight  at  purchaser’s  expehse,  5c  per  lb. 
less. 


Early  Golden  Bantam. 


SHAKER’S  EARLY — This  variety  is  not  very  popular  in 
this  section,  being  second  early,  although  the  ears 
are  not  large,  each  stalk  yields  two  or  three  ears. 
Postpaid: — Pkt.,  5c;  large  size  pkt.,  10c;  Yz  lb.,  20c; 
1 lb.,  30c;  5 lbs.,  $1.40;  10  lbs.,  $2.50.  If  by  express  or 
freight  at  purchaser’s,  expense,  5c  per  lb.  less. 


Mar.  21,  1917. 
The  Western  Seed  Co., 

Denver,  Colo. 

Dear  Sirs: 

Will  you  please  put 
away  50  pounds  of  your 
special  strain  Howling 
Mob  seed  corn  for  me? 
I want  the  same  kind  as 
you  sent  me  last  year.  I 
had  the  best  corn  sold 
on  the  Kansas  City 
market,  but  run  short. 
I am  going  to  plant 
more  this  year. 

Enclosed  find  $10.00. 
Will  send  the  balance 
when  I tell  you  to  ship. 

Please  send  me  one  of 
your  nfew  catalogs. 

Yours  truly, 
ERNEST  DARROW. 


Peep  O’Day. 


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SWEET  CORN-Continued 

EARLY  MAY  FLOWER — In  the  Mayflower  we  offer  you 
one  of  the  earliest  sweet  corns,  being  ten  days  earlier 
than  the  Early  White  Cory.  The  ears  are  very  much 
larger  than  the  Cory,  having  10  and  12  rows  of 
kernels,  and  in  quality  will  be  found  far  superior  in 
spite  of  its  extreme  earliness.  The  stalks  are  six 
inches  to  a foot  shorter  than  the  Cory. 

No  one  appreciates  the  above  merits  in  sweet 
corn  more  than  the  market  gardener,  for  he  realizes, 
to  obtain  the  highest  prices  that  are  paid  for  corn,  he 
must  have  it  on  the  market  early,  and  the  corn  must 
be  of  good  size  and  sweet  flavor,  such  as  is  produced 
by  this  wonderful  corn. 


are  of  extreme  whiteness,  protected  by  a thick,  heavy 
husk.  Postpaid: — Pkt.,  5c;  large  size  pkt.,  10c;  y2  lb., 
20c;  1 lb.,  30c;  5 lbs.,  $1.40;  10  lbs.,  $2.50.  If  by  ex- 
press or  freight  at  purchaser’s  expense,  5c  per  lb  less. 

STOWELL’S  EVERGREEN — This  is  the  corn  with  the 
long,  deep  kernels;  the  kind  you  enjoy  eating.  This 
variety  is1  the  most  widely  known  and  best  advertised 
of  all  late  sweet  corns,  and  therefore  there  is  more 
Stowell’s  Evergreen  planted  for  late  crop  than  all 
other  late  varieties  put  together.  The  large  ears  of  18 
to  20  rows  of  long,  deep,  juicy,  tender  kernels  makes 
it  such  a favorite.  It  produces  an  abundant  amount  of 
fodder.  Postpaid: — Pkt.,  5c;  large  size  pkt.,  10e;  y2 
lb.,  20c;  1 lb.,  30c;  5 lbs.,  $1.40;  10  lbs.,  $2.50.  If  by  ex- 
press or  freight  at  purchaser’s  expense,  5c  per  lb  less. 


Early  May  Flower. 

Prom  comparison  we  note  there  are  offered  two 
or  three  different  strains  of  Mayflower  Corn.  And 
comparing  them  to  our  special  strain  we  find  that  our 
stock  cannot  be  equaled  in  earliness,  size  of  ear  and 
productiveness.  Don’t  fail  to  get  our  genuine  special 
strain 

Prices:  Pkt.,  5c;  large  pkt.,  10c;  % lb.,  25c;  1 lb., 
40c;  5 lbs.,  $1.75;  10  lbs.,  $3.00,  postpaid.  If  by  ex- 
press or  freight  at  purchaser’s  expenses,  5c  per  pound 

EARLY' EVERGREEN  (Special  Strain) — The  ears  of  this 
fine  corn  are  10  inches  long,  being  mostly  14  to  18 
rows;  a magnificent  kind  for  market  gardeners  and 
for  main  crop  in  the  home  garden.  It  ripens  ten  to 
tyelve  days  in  advance  of  Stowell’s  Evergreen  and 
remains  green  a long  time.  Two  plantings  will  extend 
until  frost,  but  the  ears  are  not  quite  as  large  as 
Stowell’s.  Postpaid: — Pkt.,  5c;  % lb.,  15e;  1 lb.,  25c; 
5 lbs.,  $1.50;  10  lbs.,  $2.50.  If  by  express  or  freight 
at  purchaser’s  expense,  5c  per  lb.  less. 

WHITE  MEXICAN — A somewhat  new  variety  in  this 
section,  an  early  sort  of  extra  good  quality.  Just  as 
early  as  the  Cory,  but  a larger  and  longer  ear.  Pure 
white;  does  not  show  the  objectionable  deep  furrow 
between  the  rows.  It  is  far  ahead  of  anything  of  the 
season  for  size  and  quality.  Postpaid: — Pkt.,  5c;  y> 
lb.,  15c;  1 lb.,  25c;  5 lbs.,  $1.40;  10  lbs.,  $2.00.  If  by 
express  or  freight  at  purchaser’s  expenses,  5c  per  lb. 
less. 

BLACK  MEXICAN — This  corn  when  in  condition  for  the 
table  cooks  remarkably  white,  but  the  ripe  grain  is 
black  or  bluish  black.  It  is  unsurpassed  in  tender- 
ness and  fine  quality.  _ Very  desirable  for  family  use. 
Postpaid: — pkt.,  5c;  large  size  pkt.,  10c;  % lb.,  20c; 
1 lb.,  30;  5 lbs.,  $1.40;  10  lbs.,  $2.50.  If  by  express  or 
freight  at  purchaser’s  expense,  deduct  5c  per  lb. 

WHITE  COB  CORY — The  main  variety  of  corn  for  early 
planting,  being  one  of  the  first  of  the  sweet  varie- 
ties. The  stalks  are  usually  from  4 to  4 % feet  high, 
each  bearing  two  or  three  ears  that  have  eight  rows. 
Postpaid: — Pkt.,  5c:  large  size  pkt.,  10c;  y2  lb.,  20c; 
1 lb.,  30c;  5 lb.,  $1.40;  10  lbs.,  $2.50.  If  by  express  or 
freight  at  purchaser’s  expense,  5c  per  lb.  less. 

NEW  WHITE  EVERGREEN— Stalks  7 feet  high,  produc- 
ing ears  fully  as  large  as  Stowell’s,  but  about  five  days 
earlier,  and  the  grains  remain  tender  considerably 
longer.  Sixteen  or  more  rows  of  deep  grains,  which 


Country  Gentleman 

COUNTRY  GENTLEMAN  OR  SHOE-PEG — The  sweetest 
and  by  many  regarded  as  the  most  delicious  of  all 
sweet  corn.  A very  productive  sort,  bearing  several 
ears  on  a stalk,  medium  sized,  covered  with  small, 
very  irregular,  deep,  pure  white  kernels.  A late 
variety.  Postpaid: — Pkt.,  5c;  large  size  pkt.,  10c;  % 
lb.,  20c;  1 lb.,  30c;  5 lbs.,  $1.40;  10  lbs.,  $2.50.  If  by 
express  or  freight  at  purchaser’s  expense,  5c  per  lb. 
less. 

HOWLING  MOB  (Special  Strain) — Our  special  strain  of 
Howling  Mob  seed  corn  has  won  the  favor  of  our  best 
market  gardeners.  It  has  been  bred  to  produce  corn 
ready  for  the  market  six  to  eight  days  earlier  than 
the  old  strains;  in  fact,  the  special  strain  offered  by 
us  is  such  an  improvement  that  it  has  often  been 
taken  for  Stowell’s  Evergreen.  The  stalks  are  strong 
and  vigorous,  producing  two  two  three  extra  large 
ears  to  each  stalk  and  we  have  counted  as  many  as 
18  to  20  rows  of  pearly,  tender  grains  to  the  ear. 

Many  growers  in  the  vicinity  of  Denver  had  been 
saving  their  own  seed  for  years,  thinking  it  better 
than  they  could  purchase  from  seed  stores,  but  since 
we  have  introduced  this  special  strain  of  Howling 
Mob,  they  have  given  up  their  private  stocks  and  our 
special  strain  has  taken  their  places. 

This  corn  is  not  only  a very  profitable  corn  for 
the  market  gardener  but  is  also  a favorite  for  the 
home  gardens. 

Now,  if  you  are  interested  in  corn  and  intend  to 
plant  this  year,  we  want  you  to  give  our  special 
strain  a trial,  for  we  are  certain  that  satisfaction  will 
result.  Postpaid:— Pkt.,  5c;  large  size  pkt.,  10c;  % lb., 
20c;  1 lb.,  30c;  5 lbs.,  $1.40;  10  lbs.,  $2.50.  If  by  ex- 
press or  freight  at  purchaser’s  expense,  5c  per  lb.  less. 

Pop  Corn,  see  Page  23. 


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THE  WESTERN  SEED  COMPANY,  DENVER,  COLORADO 


Cress 


These  prices  postpaid. 


Corn  Salad 


GARDEN  CRESS  OR  PEPPER  GRASS — Much  used  with 
lettuce,  to  which  flavor  it  adds  an  agreeable  pun- 
gency. Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  20c;  % lb.,  60c. 

TRUE  WATER — The  pleasant,  peculiar  flavor  of  water 
cress  makes  it  one  of  the  most  delicate  salads  for 
table  use.  It  will  grow  where  there  is  a supply  of 
good  fresh  water.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.  60c;  14  lb.  $2.25. 


CORN  SALAD — A most  refreshing  salad.  Hardy,  much 
used  during  winter  instead  of  lettuce.  May  be  sown 

either  in  the  spring  or  fall.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  20c;  % lb., 
60c. 


Cucumbers 

(Prices  on  Cucumbers  Postpaid) 


HOW  TO  GROW  CUCUMRERS. 

As  soon  as  the  weather  has  become  settled  and  warm, 
plant  in  hills  4 to  6 feet  apart  each  way,  with  8 to  10 
seeds  in  a hill.  Cover  one-half  an  inch  deep,  smoothing 
the  hill  off  with  the  hoe.  When  the  plants  are  out  of 
danger  of  insects,  thin  out  to  three  or  four  plants  to  a 
hill.  Cultivate  and  hoe  often  until  the  plants  begin  to 
make  runners  or  vines. 

LONG  GREEN — This  is  an  old  long  green  variety,  being 
longer  and  darker  green  than  the  White  Spine,  but 
not  quite  so  productive.  Postpaid: — Pkt.,  5c;  large 
size  pkt.,  10c;  1 oz.,  20c;  % lb.,  65c;  1 lb.,  $1.50. 
EVERGREEN  WHITE  SPINE — A very  productive  variety, 
although  not  as  green  nor  as  long  as  Davis  Perfect, 
being  somewhat  thicker  than  the  other  varieties.  For 
pickling  and  slicing  combined  this  is  our  selection. 
Postpaid: — Pkt.,  5c;  large  size  pkt.,  10c;  1 oz.,  15c;  % 
lb.,  40c;  1 lb.,  $1.25. 

DAVIS  PERFECT — This  is  the  popular  cucumber  so 
greatly  used  by  all  market  gardeners,  being  pro- 
ductive, dark  green  in  color,  and  grows  8 to  14 


IMPERIAL — This  cucumber  which  we  are  introducing  is 
by  far  the  best  cucumber  so  far  offered,  as  it  is 
longer,  greener  and  more  perfect  in  shape  than  the 
Davis  Perfect  or  the  Fordhook  Famous.  For  out- 
door planting  this  is  without  a doubt  the  best  to 
plant.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  % lb.,  65c;  1 lb.,  $1.50.  See 
NOVELTIES — Page  5. 

KLONDIKE — This  sort  is  a leader  in  many  of  the  East- 
ern markets  for  early  or  late  crop.  Fruits  are  of 
the  improved  White  Spine  shape,  although  they  do 
not  show  as  much  white  at  the  tips  as  the  White 
Spine.  They  are  long,  of  a deep  green  color,  very 
productive  and  extremely  early.  Postpaid: — Pkt.,  5c; 
large  size  pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  % lb.,  40c;  1 lb.,  $1.25. 

CHICAGO,  or  WESTERFIELD  PICKLING — A variety 
grown  extensively  for  the  large  pickling  establish- 
ments throughout  the  country.  Fruit  is  medium, 
pointed  at  each  end,  deep  green  color.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz., 
15c;  % lb.,  40c;  1 lb.,  $1.25. 


BOSTON  PICKLING  CUCUMBER— This 

type  of  pickling  cucumber  is  one  of 
the  old  standards  that  has  been  in 
use  for  many  years  and,  like  the 
Chicago  Pickling,  is  being  used  by 
many  of  the  factories.  The  fruit  can 
be  used  for  any  kind  of  pickles  from 
the  Gherkins  to  the  Dill.  For  home 
use  this  is  the  favorite  on  account  of 
its  being  so  prolific.  Postpaid: — Pkt. 
5c;  large  size  pkt.,  10c;  1 oz.,  15c;  % 
lb.,  40c;  1 lb.,  $1.25. 


Our  Cucumber  Seeds  are  all  Colo- 
rado grown,  and  will  produce  heavy 
crops. 


Davis  Perfect 


Snow  Pickling 


SNOW  PICKLING — A new  variety  esteemed  by  growers 
and  pickle  factories  above  all  others  for  pickling.  It 
is  an  early  maturing,  very  small,  dark  green  pickle, 
cylindrical  ends  rather  blunt.  The  stock  we  offer  is 
true.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c;  % lb.,  40c;  1 lb.,  $1.25. 

FORDHOOK  FAMOUS — This  cucumber  is  the  True  White 
Spine  type.  The  vines  are  vigorous,  producing  an 
enormous  crop  of  perfectly  smooth,  dark  green  fruit, 
measuring  8 to  12  inches  in  length.  They  are  always 
straight,  never  turn  yellow  and  are  extremely  solid. 
Flesh  firm  and  white  and  most  delicious  in  flavor. 

Pkt.,  5c:  oz.,  15c;  % lb.,  40c;  1 lb.,  $1.25. 

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ARLINGTON — A selection  from  the  Early  White  Spine 
which  is  more  crisp  and  tender  and  of  a very  dark 
green  color  so  that  the  vari'ety  is  considered  by  many 
to  be  one  of  the  best  for  small  pickles.  Postpaid: — 
Pkt.,  5c;  large  size  pkt.,  10c;  1 oz.,  15c;  % lb.,  40c;  1 
lb.,  $1.25. 

JAPANESE  CLIMBING — A vigorous  grower;  can  be 
trained  on  a trellis;  fruits  from  12  to  16  inches  long, 
dark  green  and  smooth,  flesh  pure  white,  crisp  and 
tender. . .Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c;  % lb.,  50c;  1 lb.,  $1.50. 


DANDELION 

FRENCH  COMMON — This  is  considered  by  many  as  the 
best  variety  and  is  by  no  means  the  same  as  our  wild 
dandelion,  being  greatly  improved.  It  is  grown  for 
the  leaves,  which  are  used  as  spinach  and  salads, 
roots  being  dried  and  sold  for  medicinal  purposes. 
Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  25c. 


EGG  PLANT 

This  vegetable  is  hard  to  grow  compared  to  corn, 
beans,  carrots,  etc.,  although  a great  many  growers  have 
good  success.  Egg  plants  are  a decidedly  paying  crop. 

CULTURE — In  February  or  March  sow  in  hot-beds  and 
keep  warm.  When  two  inches  high,  transplant  to 
pots  or  to  good  rich  soil,  and  about  the  middle  of 
May  set  out  in  the  open  three  feet  apart  each  way. 
Egg  plant  must  have  deep  and  thorough  cultivation. 

EARLY  TOKIO — Earliest  variety  and  not  as  large  as  the 
New  York  Improved,  but  longer  in  shape.  It  should 
be  planted  only  when  early  fruit  is  desired,  but  we 
do  not  advise  it  for  a main  crop.  Postpaid:— Pkt.* 
15c;  oz..  50c;  % lb.,  $1.50. 


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EGG  PLANT 

(CONTINUED.) 

NEW  YORK  IMPROVED  — Im- 
ported Special  Strain  Spineless. 
This  is  a well  known  standard, 
bearing1  large,  entirely  spine- 
less fruit  of  a purple  color.  The 
plants  are  very  productive  and 
the  fruit  regular  and  well  col- 
ored, the  calyx  and  stem  are 
free  from  spines.  Pkt.,  15c;  oz., 
75c;  14  lb.,  $2.00.  Postpaid. 

15c;  oz.,  75c;  14  lb.,  $2.00.  Post- 
paid. 

BLACK  BEAUTY — Ten  days  to 
two  weeks  earlier  than  the 
New  York  Improved;  fruit  a 
little  longer  in  shape  and 
slightly  darker.  It  is  entirely 
free  from  spines  around  the 
corolls.  Is  of  dark,  rich,  pur- 
plish-black color.  Very  at- 
tractive. Splendid  for  either 
early  crop  or  very  late  plant- 
ing. It  is  a healthy  grower 
and  a remarkable  yielder.  Pkt., 
15c;  oz.,  75c;  14  lb.,  $2.00. 


Black  Beauty 


New  York  Improved 


Green  Curled  Endive 


Endive 

GREEN  CURLED — Leaves  finely  cut  and 
curled,  presenting  a very  fine  appearance. 
Postpaid: — Pkt.,  5c;  large  size  pkt.,  10c;  oz.. 
15c;  14  lb„  40c;  1 lb.,  $1.25. 

BROAD  LEAVED  BATAVIAN — Broad,  thick, 
wrinkled  leaves  form  a very  large  head. 
Much  used  in  soups  and  stews;  also  makes 
excellent  salad.  Postpaid: — Pkt.,  5c;  large 
size  pkt.,  10c;  1 oz.,  15c;  14  lb.,  40c;  1 lb., 
$1.25. 

Garlic 

A bulbous,  rooted  plant  of  the  onion  fam- 
ily, having  a strong  odor,  but  much  esteemed 
by  some  for  flavoring  in  cooking,  etc.  We 
can  supply  the  bulbs  only,  which  are  set  out 
in  the  spring  as  are  onion  sets,  multipliers, 
etc.  1 lb.,  $1.00,  postpaid.  Large  amounts  less. 

Horse  Radish 

This  well  known  vegetable  needs  no  de- 
scription. It  produces  no  seeds,  and  is 
planted  from  roots  only.  Roots  30c  per  doz., 
postpaid. 

Kale 

DWARF  CURLED  SCOTCH — Most  popular 
variety  for  general  use.  Leaves  much 
curled  and  very  tender;  color  bright  green. 

Postpaid: — Pkt.,  5c;  large  size  pkt.,  10c; 
1 oz.,  15c;  14  lb.,  40c;  1 lb.,  $1.25. 


Kohl  Rabi 

This  vegetable,  when  young  and  tender,  is  fine  for 
table  use;  when  matured  keeps  splendidly,  and  is  fine  for 
soup  flavoring.  For  early  use,  sow  in  hot-beds,  trans- 
plant and  cultivate  like  early  cabbage.  For  winter  use, 
sow  in  rows  in  the  middle  of  June  or  first  of  July,  trans- 
planting or  thinning  to  eight  inches  apart. 

EARLY  WHITE  VIENNA — Skin  light  green,  flesh  white, 
leaves  smooth  and  short.  Well  adapted  to  forcing. 
Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  25c;  14  lb.,  60c. 


An  order  from  you  this  year  from  this  catalog 
will  assure  you  a copy  of  our  hig  1921  catalog, 
which  will  contain  several  new  varieties  of  Garden 
and  Field  Seeds  that  we  are  testing  this  season. 


Early  White  Vienna  Kohl  Rabi 


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THE  WESTERN  SEED  COMPANY,  DENVER,  COLORADO 


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Weld  County, 

Gents:  * Dec.  18,  1918. 

The  past  season  my  ten  acres  of  Enkliuisen  Cabbage  averaged 
twenty-six  tons  per  acre.  Be  sure  and  save  for  me  three  pounds  of 
same  seed  for  next  year. 

K.  KATAKURA. 

Leek 

(Prices  Postpaid) 

A species  of  onion  which  does  not  form  a bulb  but  is  used  for 
its  mild,  delicious  root,  stem  or  neck.  It  can  be  planted  in  rows, 
and  the  young  plants  thinned  to  about  four  inches.  When  well 
grown,  hill  up  with  earth  to  get  a long  white  stem.  Leek  is  a 
vegetable  of  unusual  merit,  and  is  not  half  appreciated  by  the 
American  people. 

BROAD  LONDON — (Large  American  Flag) — This  is  a strong  grow- 
ing variety,  producing  large,  thick  stems  of  sweet  flavor  when 
properly  blanched.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  25e;  % lb.,  75c. 

GIANT  CARENTAN — The  largest  variety,  though  the  stems  are  not 
so  long  as  some  of  the  other  varieties.  Leaves  are  very  broad. 
Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  25c;  % lb.,  75c. 

LARGE  ROUEN — A very  good,  strong  growing  variety,  forming 
large  stems  of  good  flavor.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  30c;  % lb.,  $1.00. 


Giant  Canadian 


GIANT  CANADIAN — This  Leek  is  a very  good  vegetable  although  not  very  well  known  to  the  American  kitchen,  but 
wherever  tried  it  has  been  given  a permanent  place  among  the  vegetables.  It  is  a species  of  the  onion  family 
but  much  sweeter  and  milder  than  the  onion,  being  used  mostly  for  flavoring  where  the  mild  onion  tase  is 
desired  or  it  can  be  boiled  the  same  as  boiling  onion  and  served  with  butter,  sale  and  pepper.  They  should  be 
started  early  in  the  spring,  indoors,  and  transplanted  to  the  open  after  danger  of  frost.  Giant  Canadian  Leek  is 
the  largest  species  ever  introduced.  Any  one  trying  it  is  bound  to  be  pleased.  Pkt.,  15c;  1 oz.,  50c;  % lb.,  $1.75 


Lettuce 


(Prices  Postpaid) 


Lettuce  is  the  king  of  vegetables  grown  for  salads, 
and  no  garden  or  farm  is  complete  without  a bed  of  let- 
tuce. Lettuce  when  grown  for  the  market  is  one  of  thb 
most  profitable  vegetables  produced. 

After  you  have  harvested  your  crop  of  early  cabbage, 
turnips,  etc.,  you  have  plenty  of  time  to  secure  a good 
crop  of  late  lettuce  from  the  same  piece  of  ground  be- 
fore frost. 


CULTURE— For  winter  forcing — Make  sowings  from  Sep- 
tember to  February.  Sow  the  curled  varieties  about 
every  four  weeks,  the  Head  or  Cabbage  sorts  about 
six  weeks  apart.  As  one  crop  is  cut  out  another  may 
be  planted.  For  early  spring  crop  sow  under  glass 
in  January  or  February,  and  transplant  in  the  open. 
For  fall  planting,  sow  the  hardy  varieties  in  Septem- 
ber and  transplant,  when  large  enough,  to  cold 
frames  nine  inches  apart. 


LETTUCE  CULTURE — (Out-door  Planting) — Lettuce  can 
be  sown  either  broadcast  or  drilled  in  rows,  but  in 
either  case  must  be  thinned  out,  leaving  the  plants 
about  six  inches  apart,  so  that  they  may  have  room 
to  form  a head.  Before  planting  the  seed,  however, 
the  ground  must  be  thoroughly  worked  and  a perfect 
seed  bed  must  be  prepared.  Immediately  after  the 
third  leaf  starts  to  show  start  thinning  and  hoeing, 
being  sure  to  cut  out  all  the  small  weeds.  To  assure 
perfect,  well-headed  lettuce,  patches  should  be  hoed 
and  weeded  three  or  four  times  through  the  growing 
period.  Lettuce  should  be  full  grown  five  or  six 
weeks  from  planting. 


Head  Varieties 

RED  EDGE  VICTORIA — For  early  spring  this  sort  1* 
unequalled,  resembling  the  Big  Boston,  only  smaller 
and  earlier.  Will  not  stand  the  heat.  Also  desirable 
for  fall  planting.  Pkt.,  5c;  large  size  pkt.,  10c;  oz., 
15c;  % lb.,  35c;  1 lb.,  $1.00. 

TENNIS  BALL  OR  IMPROVED  TENNIS  BALL— Does  well 
for  early  as  well  as  summer  planting  and  forms  a 
medium  sized  head,  very  desirable  for  the  family 
table.  Inner  leaves  are  of  a rich  golden  cream  and 
are  very  tender  and  palatable.  Pkt.,  5c;  large  size 
pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  % lb.,  35e;  1 lb.,  $1.00. 


SHIPPER’S  FAVORITE — Best  French  Seed 

— This  is  the  standard  head  lettuce  for 
early  spring  and  fall  planting.  It  pro- 
duces heads  of  immense  size  and  as 
hard  as  cabbage.  This  variety  was  first 
introduced  by  ns  several  years  ago.  We 
quickly  recognized  its  superior  qualities 
over  other  sorts  as  an  early  producer. 
It  matures  before  the  real  hot  days  set 
in,  the  heads  are  equally  as  large  as  the 
“Big  Boston,”  but  do  not  show  the  red 
edge.  It  is  demanded  by  the  shippers  in 
preference  to  any  other  kind  for  early 
summer  shipments.  Pkt.,  5c;  large  size 
pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  % lb.,  50c;  1 lb.,  $1.50. 


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Iceberg 

ICEBERG — A beautiful  Lettuce,  with  large,  curly  leaves 
of  a bright,  light  green,  with  a very  slight  reddish 
tinge  at  the  edges.  Handsome  heads,  unusually  solid 
because  of  the  natural  tendency  to  the  large,  strong 
leaves  to  turn  in,  which  also  causes  thorough  blanch- 
ing. Crisp,  tender  and  fine  flavor.  Pkt.,  5c;  % oz., 
15c;  % lb.,  85c;  1 lb.,  $3.00. 


GOLD  SEAL  SEED  (FROM  THE  TOP  OF  THE  WORLD)  EXTREMELY  HARDY 


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Big  Boston 


Los  Angeles  Market 


(HARTJfER’S  SPECIAL,  STRAIN.) 

A wonderful  lettuce  either  for  the 
home  garden  or  the  local  market.  It  is 
the  Standard  Pacific  Coast  variety  of 
lettuce,  and  rapidly  becoming  a fav- 
orite in  all  sections  of  this  country, 
often  selling  for  a dollar  a dozen  on 
this  market. 

The  adjoining  cut  shows  two  heads 
of  L,os  Angeles  Market  Lettuce  stripped 
of  their  outer  leaves,  thus  enabling  you 
to  get  an  idea  of  the  cabbage-like  for- 
mation of  this  variety.  The  two  heads 
in  this  picture  weighed  a fraction  over 
4 pounds. 

On  account  of  its  large  size  one  must 
be  sure  to  thin  down  to  14  to  16  inches 
in  the  row,  giving  it  ample  room  to 
thrive  and  head.  When  fully  matured 
it  is  considered  the  finest  sort  either 
for  the  table  or  shipping  trade. 

The  seed  of  this  variety,  that  we  are 
offering,  is  a special  strain  that  is 
grown  for  us  exclusively  by  one  of  the 
most  careful  and  efficient  lettuce  seed 
growers  of  the  West.  It  would  be  im- 
possible to  secure  a more  perfect  strain. 
Pkt.,  5c;  Large  Size  Pkt.,  10c;  1 oz., 
40;  14  lb.,  $1.25;  1 lb.,  $4.00. 


Big  Boston  Lettuce 

HARTNER’S  GOLD  SEAL  STRAIN  (French). 

BIG  BOSTON  LE'FTUCE — Hartner’s  Gold  Seal 
Strain  (French) — This  is  one  of  the  many  va- 
rieties of  vegetables  that  great  care  should  be 
used  in  selecting  seed  as  there  are  at  least 
twenty  different  strains  of  Big  Boston  Let- 
tuce. Each  strain  may  have  a different 
growth.  Some  cannot  stand  the  heat  in  mid- 
summer, and  the  inner  leaves  will  burn  and 
cause  decay;  others  cannot  stand  the  cool  rains 
of  Spring  and  cool  nights  of  Fall  and  bolt  to 
seed;  others  show  weak  growth  and  never 
form  a hard  head.  Several  things  can  happen 
to  a field  of  Big  Boston  Le.tuce,  and  in  nearly 
each  case  you  can  trace  it  to  the  seed.  Now 
in  Hartner’s  Gold  Seal  Strain  we  are  offering 
you  an  imported  seed  of  high  germination 
grown  for  us  in  Europe  that  has  stood  the 
tests  of  heat  and  cold  better  than  any  of  the 
others.  And  since  we  have  adopted  it  as  our 
Gold  Seal  Strain  we  have  never  received  a 
single  complaint  from  any  of  our  customers. 

It  grows  a large,  heavy  head  that  will  stand 
the  hot  days  better  than  any  other  sort.  It  is 
planted  by  nine-tenths  of  all  our  gardeners 
and  each  year  it  is  convincing  both  the  gar- 
dener and  the  shippers  that  it  is  the  most  pro- 
fitable head  lettuce  for  the  West.  We  received 
at  our  shipping  station  a crate  of  Big  Boston 
Head  Lettuce  containing  eight  dozen  heads 
weighing  126  pounds.  This  makes  each  head 
weigh  considerable  over  one  pound,  and  as  this 
was  strictly  field  run  and  not  selected,  we  con- 
sider it  a wonderful  yield.  The  outer  leaves 
of  the  Big  Boston  are  slightly  tinged  with  a 
reddish  brown  and  the  compact  heads  are  of  a 
rich,  creamy  yellow  and  very  crisp.  For  com- 
mercial use  the  Big  Boston  Head  Lettuce  is 
the  best  all-season  sort  that  could  be  planted 
and  is  considered  the  standard  for  shipping.  Postpaid:  Pkt.,  5c;  large 
size  pkt.,  10c;  1 oz.,  15c;  % lb.,  40c;  1 lb.,  $1.25. 

BIG  BOSTON  (Black  Seeded) — An  ideal  head  lettuce  that  is  equal  in  every 
respect  to  the  Big  Boston  “White  Seeded”  in  growth  and  habit,  but  will 
stand  the  severe  test  of  the  hot  sun  better  than  other  sorts.  The  heads 
are  solid  and  compact.  The  inner  leaves  are  a rich  cream  color,  very 
crisp  and  tender.  To  insure  good  heads  thin  the  plants  to  6 or  8 inches 
apart  in  the  rows,  and  keep  the  weeds  away.  Pkt.,  5c;  1 oz.,  10c;  *4  lb., 
30;  1 lb.,  $1.00..  .Postpaid. 


May  King 


Los  Angeles  Market,  Hartner’s  Special  Strain 

MAY  KING — It  has  solid  round  heads,  and  will  bear  transpor- 
tation better  than  almost  any  other  variety.  For  early 
spring  planting  in  the  open  ground  or  under  glass  it  is  un- 
equalled. The  plants  grow  5 to  6 inches  in  diameter;  the 
outer  leaves  are  so  closely  folded,  the  plant  is  practically 
all  head.  It  is  hardy,  as  well  as  very  early,  and  a quick 
grower.  Leaves  are  a light  green,  the  outer  leaves  slightly 
tinged  with  brown,  inner  leaves  a bright  yellow.  In  fla- 
vor it  is  particularly  rich,  buttery  and  tender.  May  King 
has  certainly  been  highly  appreciated  whenever  grown  or 
tried,  and  is  sure  to  become  popular  both  in  home  or  mar- 
ket gardens  where  an  early  buttery  head  lettuce  Is  wanted. 
Pkt.,  5c;  large  size  pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  % lb.,  35c;  1 lb.,  $1.00. 

We  Aim  to  Satisfy  the  Most 
Critical  Trade 


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THE  WESTERN  SEED  COM  PAN  Y,  DEN  VER,  COLORADO 


Sir.  August  Center,  of  Welby,  Colo.,  says  that  he  has  been  growing  Head  Lettuce  for  fifteen  years  and  dur-  * 
*»*  ing  that  period  has  tried  almost  every  seed  house  in  the  West  for  a perfect  strain  of  Big  Boston  Head  Lettuce  £ 
X and  found  our  French  Strain  to  be  superior  to  anything  ever  tried  and  says  be  sure  and  save  me  15  pounds  of 
X Big  Boston  Head  Lettuce,  Stock  No.  H-129,  and  also  10  pounds  of  David  Crockett  Onion  Seed.  My  crop  of  these  a 
X last  year  was  perfect.  a 

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NEW  YORK,  or  WONDERFUL — This  variety  produces 
very  large,  solid  heads,  the  interior  of  which  is  beau- 
tifully blanched  a creamy  white,  very  crisp,  and  of 
excellent  flavor.  The  leaves  of  this  head  lettuce  are 
somewhat  curled,  like  the  leaves  of  the  Denver  Mar- 
ket. It  is  one  of  the  surest  heading  varieties  and 
stands  the  heat  and  dry  weather  better  than  most 
sorts.  Pkt.,  5c;  large  size  pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  40c;  *4  lb., 
$1.25;  1 lb.,  $4.00. 

HANSON — A very  fine  .large-heading  variety;  leaves 
curled  on  the  edges;  light  yellowish-green.  Heads 


crisp  and  brittle,  with  very  fine  flavor;  very  best 
home  garden  variety.  Pkt.,  5c;  large  size  pkt.,  10c; 
oz.,  15c;  % lb.,  30c;  1 lb.,  $1.00. 

CALIFORNIA  CREAM  BUTTER,  OR  ROYAL  SUMMER — 
A popular  variety  for  autumn  use,  forming  a large 
head,  which  is  very  buttery,  and  of  a rich  golden 
color  inside.  Leaves  thick,  bright  green,  slightly 
tinged  with  brown  on  top  of  the  head;  outer  leaves 
somewhat  spotted  with  inconspicuous  brown  spots. 
Pkt.,  5c;  large  size  pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  % lb.,  30c;  1 
lb.,  $1.00. 


CURLED,  OR  LEAF  VARIETIES  OF  LETTUCE 

(Prices  Postpaid) 


Grand  Rapids. 

BLACK  SEEDED  SIMPSON — Forms  large,  loose  heads ; 
leaves  thin  and  exceedingly  tender,  of  light  green 
color;  used  for  forcing  and  outdoor  planting.  Pkt., 
5c;  large  size  pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15e;  % lb.,  30c;  1 lb.,  $1.00. 


Grand  Rapids 

GRAND  RAPIDS — (Selected  Stock) — Especially  adapt- 
ed for  the  greenhouse  culture  in  the  winter;  also 
the  best  lettuce  to  sow  outside  for  the  summer 
market,  and  recommended  for  the  family  use. 

Grand  Rapids  is  what  is  known  as  a curly  or  leaf 
lettuce.  It  does  not  form  a head  but  forms  com- 
pact bunches  of  curly  and  wrinkled  leaves.  It  has 
been  the  favorite  of  the  market  gardeners  in  this 
vicinity  for  a number  of  years.  It  is  extremely 
early,  very  hardy,  tender,  crispy,  and  of  rich  green 
color  which  makes  it  a favorite  wherever  grown. 

Grand  Rapids  Lettuce  is  an  improved  strain  of 
i the  Simpson  Lettuce  and  was  never  known  to  fail 
to  produce  a good  crop.  Pkt.,  5c;  large  size  pkt., 
10c;  1 oz.,  15c;  % lb.,  40c;  1 lb.,  $1.25. 

DENVER  MARKET — (Early  Ohio) — From  the  name 
Denver  Market,  one  would  think  this  an  entirely 
American  variety  of  lettuce,  but  this  is  exclusively 
a French  lettuce,  being  one  of  the  oldest  varieties. 
Known  in  that  country  as  Nonpareil.  It  was  first 
used  in  this  country  by  the  gardeners  about  Cin- 
cinnati, Ohio,  and  then  known  as  the  Early  Ohio, 
later  introduced  by  local  seedsmen,  and  renamed 
Denver  Market.  It  is  now  sold  throughout  the 
United  States  under  at  least  a dozen  different 
names.  In  this  section  it  is  considered  a leaf  let- 
tuce, although  if  grown  in  the  open  it  forms  a nice 
large  head.  Used  some  for  forcing  in  hot-beds,  not 
being  so  well  adapted  for  hothouse  forcing  as  the 
Grand  Rapids.  Pkt.,  5c;  large  size  pkt.,  10c;  1 oz., 
15c;  % lb.,  30c;  1 lb.,  $1.00. 

PRIZE  HEAD — A large,  loose-headed  variety;  leaves  are 
large  and  very  curly,  bright  green  color;  tinted  on 
the  edges  with  reddish-brown  and  very  crisp  and  of 
fine  flavor.  Not  considered  very  profitable  for  the 
market,  but  one  of  the  most  desired  for  home  gar- 
dens. Pkt.,  5c;  large  size  pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  % lb., 
30c;  1 lb.,  $1.00. 


PARIS  WHITE  COS — Grows  to  a very  large  size,  pro- 
ducing long-pointed,  compact  bunches.  Inner  leaves 
blanch  readily  and  are  of  extra  fine  flavor.  Pkt.,  5c; 
large  size  pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  % lb.,  30c;  1 lb.,  $1.00. 


CALIFORNIA  CURLED — Forms  a close,  compact  mass 
of  curly  yellowish-green  leaves.  Good  for  cold 
frames  or  early  planting  for  outdoors.  Pkt.,  5c;  large 
size  pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  % lb.,  30c;  1 lb.,  $1.00. 


Muskmelons 

CULTURE — Plant  the  seed  in  bills  six  or  eight  feet  apart 
each  way,  dropping  8 to  10  seeds  in  a hill.  After  the 
plants  begin  to  crowd  and  the  striped  bettles  are 
pretty  well  gone,  thin  to  four  of  the  most  vigorous 
plants  in  a hill.  Give  frequent  but  shallow  cultiva- 
tion until  the  plants  make  runners  so  long  that  it  is 
impractical.  Rich  earth  for  the  young  plants  is  far 
better  than  manure,  but  if  the  latter  is  used  see  that 
it  is  well  rotted  and  thoroughly  mixed  with  the  soil. 

BURRELL’S  GEM — One  of  the  best  yellow  fleshed  mel- 
ons. It  is  excellent  for  shipping  and  is  a desirable, 
intermediate  sort  for  the  home  garden.  The  fruits 
are  medium  sized,  oval,  slightly  ribbed,  covered  with 
gray  netting.  The  flesh  is  firm,  fine  grained  and  of 
highest  flavor.  The  color  is  rich,  deep  orange-yellow. 
The  flesh  extends  to  the  rind  and  retains  its  color 
and  quality  quite  to  the  outer  shell  which,  though 
thin,  is  very  hard  and  firm.  The  vines  are  very  vig- 
orous and  productive.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c;  % lb.,  35c; 
1 lb.,  $1.10,  postpaid. 


We  are  always  on  the  alert  for  better  strains 
of  seeds  for  the  market  gardeners. 


Burrell’s  Gem. 


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Canteloupes— Continued.  See  Page  48 


Select  Rocky  Ford  Pollock  Strain. 

Tlie  handsomest,  best  netted  and  most  profitable  melon 
in  existence. 


SELECT  ROCKY  FORD  POLLOCK  STRAIN — (Rust  Re- 
sistant)— This  is  the  highest  development  of  the 
Rocky  Ford  Cantaloupe,  both  in  netting  and  rust- 
resisting  qualities.  This  melon  has  a solid  net  over 
its  entire  surface.  The  meat  is  light  green  and  very 
deep  and  of  fine  sweet  flavor.  It  is  highly  rust-re- 
sistant and  under  conditions  when  other  strains  rust 
badly,  the  melon  of  this  strain  remains  green  and 
thrifty  and  bears  fruit.  It  yields  a heavy  crop  of 
uniform  standard  sized  melons.  Our  seed  has  been 
selected  from  finest  types  of  melons.  We  especially 
recommend  this  seed  to  gardeners  who  grow  melons 
for  the  market  or  shipping.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c;  *4  lb., 
40c;  1 lb.,  $1.25,  postpaid. 

PETOSKEY  OR  PAUL  ROSE — A well  known  yellow 
fleshed  sort,  suitable  for  the  home  and  market.  The 
vines  are  vigorous  and  productive.  The  fruits  are 
oval,  slightly  ribbed  and  densely  netted.  In  general 
appearance  they  are  much  like  Netted  Gem  but  larger. 
The  flesh  is  orange-yellow,  very  thick,  firm,  sweet 
and  highly  flavored.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  *4  lb.,  35c; 
lb.,  $1.10,  postpaid. 

NETTED  GEM — This  has  become  one  of  the  most  popular 
of  small  or  crate  melons  and  is  shipped  in  large 
quantities  from  Colorado.  It  is  also  a desirable  med- 
ium early  sort  for  the  home  and  market  garden.  The 
vines  are  vigorous  and  productive.  The  fruits  are 
oval,  slightly  ribbed,  dereely  covered  with  fine  net- 
ting. The  flesh  is  green,  very  sweet  and  highly  flav- 
ored. We  offer  an  exceptionally  fine  stock  of  this 
early  sort,  the  fruit  being  very  uniform  in  shape  and 
quality  and  of  the  even  size  that  is  so  desirable  in  a 
shipping  melon.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  *4  lb.,  35c;  1 lb., 
$1.10,  postpaid. 

EXTRA  EARLY  HACKENSACK— Produces  melons  two 
weeks  earlier  than  the  well-known  Hackensack; 
heavily  netted,  and  has  light  green  flesh  of  most  de- 
licious flavor.  Its  shape  and  solidity  admit  of  its 
being  packed  very  closely  in  crates  for  shipment,  and 
it  will  keep  in  good  condition  for  several  days  after 
picking.  Large,  fine  form ; grown  also  for  the  home 
garden  very  extensively.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  *4  lb.,  35c; 
1 lb.,  $1.10,  postpaid. 

ACME,  OR  BALTIMORE — One  of  the  best  all-round 
musk-melons  in  cultivation  and  recommended  for  its 
uniform  shape,  size  and  fine  quality.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz., 
10c;  % lb.,  35c;  1 lb.,  $1.10,  postpaid. 

LONG  ISLAND  BEAUTY — This  muskmelon  is  of  large 
size,  well  flattened,  heavily  ribbed  and  netted. 
Handsome  in  appearance  and  of  fine  quality.  Pkt., 
5c;  oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  35c;  1 lb.,  $1.10,  postpaid. 

EMERALD  GEM — A salmon-fleshed  variety  of  fine  flavor 
and  fine  quality.  Fruit  medium  sized,  globular, 
slightly  flattened  at  the  ends.  Skin  slightly  netted. 
Pkt,,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  35c;  1 lb.,  $1.10,  postpaid. 

OSAGE — A fine  yellow  fleshed  melon;  good  size;  a good 
melon  for  the  home  garden.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  yA  lb., 
35c;  1 lb.,  $1.10,  postpaid. 

BANANA — Very  odd  cucumber-shaped  muskmelon  from 
17  to  20  inches  long.  Flesh  yellow;  highly  scented 
and  of  fine  flavor.  Pkt.,  lOe;  oz.,  15c;  14  lb.,  40c;  1 lb., 
$1.25,  postpaid. 


Delicious  Gold-Lined  Rocky  Ford. 


DELICIOUS  GOLD-LINED  ROCKY  FORD — A new  strain 

of  the  genuine  Rocky  Ford  Cantaloupe,  and  the  fin- 
est ever  introduced,  being  slightly  oval  and  uniform 
in  shape.  When  ripe  and  ready  to  cut  the  flesh  is 
dark  green  in  color  near  the  rind  turning  to  a pale 
cloudy  green  near  the  seed  cavity.  The  cavity  is 
small  and  is  lined  with  a beautiful  golden  color  which 
gives  it  its  name.  The  meat  is  thick  and  is  excep- 
tionally sweet  and  luscious  and  may  be  eaten  close 
to  the  rind.  There  is  no  doubt  but  that  the  Gold- 
Lined  Cantaloupe  will  be  the  favorite  of  every  gar- 
den, large  or  small,  wherever  tried.  Pkt.,  5c;  large 
size  pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  % lb.,  40c;  1 lb.,  $1.25,  postpaid. 

OLD  FASHIONED  MUSKMELON  MIXTURE — We  have 
especially  prepared  a mixture  of  many  varieties  of 
muskmelons  that  contains  seeds  of  every  kind  we 
could  think  of.  From  a patch  of  muskmelons  pro- 
duced from  this  mixture  one  will  have  muskmelons 
to  eat  throughout  the  entire  season.  The  mixture 
includes  all  the  old  fashioned  sorts  of  early  and  later 
kinds,  green-meated  and  golden-meated.  Melons  with 
smooth  skin  and  others  with  deep  ribs.  And  after 
we  had  mixed  all  the  old  fashioned  varieties  together, 
we  threw  in  a few  of  the  newer  sorts  which  includes 
the  Honey  Dew,  Greeley  Wonder,  etc.  It  will  be  in- 
teresting and  pleasing  to  have  a patch  of  melons  like 
this.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  % lb.,  50c,  postpaid. 

HONEY  DEW — See  Page  4. 

GOLDEN  QUEEN — See  Page  4. 

NETTED  ROCK  KING— -See  Inside  Front  Cover. 


Cassaba  (Postpaid.) 

CULTURE — They  should  be  planted  and  cultivated  the 
same  as  muskmelons,  and  just  before  the  first  frost 
they  should  be  gathered  and  stored  in  straw  or  in 
cellars,  until  November  or  later. 

GOLDEN  BEAUTY  CASSABA — One  of  the  best  of  the 
autumn  Cassabas,  resembling  in  appearance  a golden 
yellow  plum  pudding  with  the  top  cut  off.  Of  med- 
ium size,  six  to  eight  inches  in  diameter,  easily 
grown,  very  prolific.  The  fruits  are  easily  handled, 
being  firm  and  heavy.  Golden  Beauty  ripens  early 
in  September  and  fruits  can  be  kept  until  well  into 
December.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  % lb.,  75c;  1 lb.,  $2.50. 

WINTER  PINEAPPLE  CASSABA — The  best  of  the  win- 
ter varieties,  ripening  after  harvest  and  keeping  in 
eating  condition,  if  properly  handled,  until  well  into 
February.  The  fruit  is  dark  sea  green,  while  mot- 
tled with  green  at  the  base;  rather  large  in  size,  be- 
ing ten  to  twelve  inches  in  diameter;  very  heavy  and 
firm  as  a rock.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  *4  lb.,  60c;  1 lb., 
$2.00. 


Preserving  Melons  (Postpaid.) 

VINE  PEACH — Very  similar  to  Garden  Lemon,  used  for 
preserving.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c. 

GARDEN  LEMON — An  excellent  fruit  for  preserving,  has 
a delicious  flavor.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c. 

CITRON,  RED  SEED — Round  and  handsome,  excellent  for 
preserving.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  25c;  1 lb.,  80c. 

CITRON,  PRESERVING,  GREEN  SEEDED — A small,  ball- 
shaped variety,  brightly  striped  with  light  and  dark 
green.  Flesh  green,  with  green  seeds.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz., 
10c;  14  lb.,  25c;  1 lb.,  80c. 


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THE  WESTERN  SEED  COMPANY,  DENVER,  COLORADO 


OUB  SEED  IS 
COLORADO  GROWN 
AND  TESTED 


Water  Melons 


PRICES  ON 
MELON  SEED  ARE 
POSTPAID 


CULTURE — The  soil  for  Watermelons  must  be  light,  rich 
an^  sandy,  for  If  grown  on  a heavy  soil  the  quality 
will  be  poor,  and  they  will  not  be  so  early.  To  make 
certain  of  raising  good  Watermelons,  It  is  essential 
that  the  plants  have  a good  start,  and  to  this  end  It  is 
Important  to  prepare  hills  about  eight  feet  apart,  by 
thoroughly  working  Into  the  soil  an  abundance  of 
well  rotted  manure.  When  the  ground  is  warm  and 
there  is  no  more  danger  of  frost,  drop  8 to  10  seeds 
In  hills  eight  feet  apart  each  way,  covering  about  % 
Inch  deep.  As  soon  as  plants  commence  to  run,  thin 
out  to  three  best  plants  in  a hill  and  cultivate  until 
vines  cover  the  whole  ground.  If  slow  to  fruit,  pinch 
off  the  ends  of  the  growing  shoots. 

GEORGIA  RATTLESNAKE — One  of  the  oldest  and  most 
popular  sorts,  and  frequently  known  as  Gypsy.  A 
large  oblong  variety  with  decided  stripes  of  light  and 
deep  green.  Rind  is  tough,  but  the  flesh  is  of  good 
quality  and  bright  red;  a good  shipping  and  market 
melon.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz,,  10c;  % lb.,  30c;  1 lb.,  80c. 

BLACK  DIAMOND — This  melon  grows  to  a very  large 
size;  color  dark  green.  Pkt.,  5e;  oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  30c; 
1 lb.,  80c. 


HARRIS’  EARLIEST — An  extra  early  melon  of  excellent 
quality.  The  fruits  are  exceptionally  large  for  so 
early  a variety,  slightly  oval  with  irregular  mottled 
broad  stripes  of  light  and  dark  green.  The  flesh  is 
bright  red,  sweet  and  tender.  Seed  black.  The  vines 
are  vigorous  and  productive.  One  of  the  best  vari- 
eties for  northern  latitudes.  We  tried  it  for  several 
seasons  and  are  convinced  that  it  is  the  very  best  first 
early  melon  for  the  home  garden.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  lOci 
% lb.,  30c;  1 lb.,  80c. 

ROCKY  FORD — Same  as  Kleckley’s  Sweet. 


Georgia  Rattlesnake 


THE  FINEST  OF  ALL  WATERMELONS  FOR  HOME  GARDENS  AND  LOCAL  MARKETS. 


HALBERT’S  HONEY — Ex- 
cels Kleckley’s  Sweet, 
which  it  resembles  slightly. 
The  vines  are  of  strong 
vigorous  growth  and  many 
large  melons  are  frequently 
seen  clustered  closely  to- 
gether. The  melons  average 
18  to  20  inches  long  and  are 
full  or  a little  blunt  at  the 
ends.  The  meat  is  a deep 
red  color  and  free  from 
stringiness;  seeds  white. 
The  combination  of  a dark 
green  rind,  bright  red  meat 
without  strings,  and  the 
delightful  delicious  flavor 
make  it  a favorite.  Pkt., 
5c;  oz.,  10c;  *4  lb.,  30c;  1 lb. 
80c. 


KLECKLEY  SWEET  OR  ROCKY 
FORD— 

early  watermelons,  and  very 
popular  wherever  it  has  been 
thoroughly  tested.  It  is  of  su- 
perb luscious  flavor.  While  the 
skin  la  perhaps  too  thin  to  ad- 
mit of  the  melon  being  shipped 
very  great  distances  to  market, 
it  is  most  desirable  to  plant  for 
home  use  or  local  markets.  The 
melons  themselves  are  very 
large  and  oblong  in  form,  with 
dark  green  skin,  thin  rind, 
whieh  is  very  brittle.  Flesh  is 
bright  scarlet  with  solid  heart, 
deliciously  crisp,  sugary  and 
splendid  In  every  way.  The 
melons  average  from  18  to  20 
inches  in  length  by  10  to  12  inches  in  diameter;  of 
handsome  appearance.  Ripen  early,  and  is  most  desir- 
able for  the  home  garden. 

Our  seed  is  Colorado  grown  and  selected  from  first 
class,  well  matured  melons.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  % lb., 
30c;  1 lb.,  80c. 

TOM  WATSON — A novelty  in  watermelons,  and  of  sterl- 
ing merit.  The  fruit  is  very  large.  Many  melons 
weighing  50  to  60  pounds  and  measuring  18  to  24  inches 
in  length.  Its  rind  is  very  thin,  but  exceedingly  tough, 
and  on  this  account  it  is  one  of  the  very  best  shipping 
varieties.  The  skin  is  a dark  mottled  green,  while  the 
flesh  is  a brilliant  scarlet,  and  the  heart  is  very  large 
with  a small  seed  area.  The  flavor  is  most  delicious 
and  refreshing.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  *4  lb.,  30c;  lb.,  80c. 

% lb.,  30c;  1 lb.,  80c. 


Kleckley’s  Sweet 

ICE  CREAM  OR  PEERLESS — One  of  the  best  early  sorts 
for  the  home  garden  and  for  market  gardeners  who 
deliver  direct  to  consumers.  The  vines  are  moder- 
ately vigorous,  hardy  and  productive.  The  fruits  are 
very  tender,  medium  sized,  oval  to  medium  long, 
bright  green,  finely  veined  with  a darker  shade.  The 
rind  is  thin.  The  flesh  is  bright  scarlet,  solid,  crisp 
and  very  sweet.  Seed  white.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  % lb., 
30c;  1 lb.,  80c. 

COLES  EARLY  WATERMELON — One  of  our  best  early 
varieties.  It  is  to  be  classed  as  a round  melon  but 
is  slightly  ovol  and  of  fairly  good  size  for  an  early 
sort.  The  rind  is  medium  thick;  the  flesh  bright 
scarlet  and  of  excellent  flavor.  It  is  termed  one  of 
the  sweetest  melons  in  cultivation.  A dandy  melon 
to  grow  where  seasons  are  short  and  the  later  kinds 
do  not  mature.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  30c;  1 lb., 
14  lb.,  30c;  1 lb.,  80c. 


GOLD  SEAL  SEED  (FROM  THE  TOP  OF  THE  WORLD)  EXTREMELY  HARDY 


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Mushroom  Spawn 


Thirty-two  page  publication  on 
Mushroom  Culture,  15c.  We  of- 
fer below  the  following  stand- 
ard Pure  Culture  varieties: 

One  Brick,  postpaid,  35c;  five 
Bricks,  postpaid,  91.50;  not  post- 
paid, 10  Bricks,  92.25  ; 25  Bricks, 
95.00. 

With  every  order  of  5 Bricks 
or  more  we  will  send  the  above 
publication  free. 

American  Spore  Culture  Spawn, 

produced  from  the  original  spores 
of  the  best  varieties,  gathered, 
germinated  and  propagated  un- 
der the  famous  French  process. 
Positively  the  most  vigorous  and 
prolific  spawn  on  the  market. 


American  Spore 
Culture. 


Lambert’s  Pure  Culture  Spawn,  produced  by  the  tissue 
culture  method.  The  spawn  which  has  held  the  market 
for  so  many  years,  and  has  given  universal  satisfaction. 


MUSTARD 

(Prices  Postpaid) 

GIANT  SOUTHERN  CURLED — Very  large  variety,  form- 
ing a great  mass  of  beautiful  leaves  which  are  ruf- 
fled and  finely  curled  on  the  edges.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz., 
10c;  14  lb.,  35c;  1 lb.,  91.00. 


WHITE  LONDON — The  leaves  are  light  green,  mild  and 
tender  when  young.  The  seeds  of  a light  yellow 
color.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  20c;  1 lb.,  60c. 

OSTRICH  PLUME — The  most  beautiful  of  all  mustards. 
The  leaves  are  long,  ruffled  and  curled  as  gracefully 
as  an  ostrich  plume.  Stands  summer  heat  splendidly, 
esteemed  as  salads  and  good  as  spinach  greens.  Fkt„ 
5c;  oz.,  15c;  % lb.,  30c;  1 lb.,  91.00. 

OKRA  or  GUMBO 

(Prices  Postpaid) 

CULTURE — When  the  ground  has  become  warm,  sow 
thickly  in  drills  3 feet  apart,  and  when  large  enough, 
- thin  out  to  a foot  apart  in  the  rows.  One  ounce  will 
sow  30  feet  of  drill. 


Dwarf  Okra. 

DWARF  GREEN — The  plants  are  dwarf,  close  jointed, 
producing  thick  fleshy  pods  of  exceptional  tender- 
ness and  flavor.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  20c;  1 lb.,  60c. 

TALL,  OR  PERKINS  MAMMOTH — The  long  pods,  meas- 
uring 4 and  5 inches,  are  produced  in  great  quan- 
tities. Handsome  appearance,  color,  green,  and  of 
fine  quality.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  20c;  1 lb.,  60c. 


PRICES  ON  ONIONS 
POSTPAID 


Onions 


SELECTED 

STRAINS 


CULTURE — A crop  of  onions  can  be  grown  on  any  soil 
that  will  produce  a crop  of  corn,  but  with  the  liberal 
use  of  manure  far  better  results  will  be  obtained. 
The  ground  should  be  plowed  in  the  fall  and  in  the 
spring  should  be  well  worked  and  pulverized,  allow- 
ing no  lumps  or  trash  to  mar  the  surface.  The  seed 
should  be  sown  in  the  latter  part  of  February  or  first 
of  March,  with  a hand  seed  drill,  which  should  be 
carefully  adjusted  so  as  to  sow  the  desired  quantity 
and  about  ^4  inch  deep.  The  quantity  of  seed  needed 
will  vary  on  the  soil,  the  seed  used,  and  the  kind  of 
seed.  As  soon  as  they  show  through  the  ground  give 
them  a very  light  hoeing,  and  repeat  again  in  a few 
days,  after  which  weeding  must  be  done,  and  must 
be  repeated  whenever  weeds  appear  until  the  tops  die 
down,  then  they  should  be  topped  and  the  bulbs  al- 
lowed to  dry  before  sacking. 

EXTRA  EARLY  WHITE  BARLETTA — (Imported  Strain) 

— The  earliest  onion  in  cultivation,  maturing  when 
about  the  size  of  a marble.  On  account  of  its  small 
size  and  mild  flavor  it  has  become  the  most  popular 
pickling  onion  grown.  And  just  before  it  starts  to 
form  a bulb  it  makes  an  extremely  pretty  bunch 
onion.  Pkt.,  5c;  large  size  pkt.,  lOe;  oz.,  40c;  *4  lb., 
91.20;  1 lb.,  93.75. 

GIANT  GIBRALTAR — (Spanish  Type) — The  largest  onion 
in  cultivation — exceptionally  mild  and  sw6et.  The 
skin  is  a light  straw  color;  the  flesh  is  white  and 
tender.  These  onions  can  at  any  time  during  the 
growing  state  be  used  for  slicing  for  the  table.  Five 
years  ago  we  induced  a few  onion  growers  to  try  a 
row  \or  two  of  this  variety  to  see  if  they  would  do 
good  in  this  climate.  They  reported  a too  short 
season  for  out-door  planting,  but  when  sowed  in  the 
hot  bed  and  transplanted  they  produced  onions  that 
would  weigh  3 to  4 pounds  each.  The  Gibraltar  is 
a good  shipper  and  where  a large  yield  is  desired  this 
extra  large  onion  never  disappoints.  It  will  yield 
more  tons  per  acre  than  any  other  sort.  But  remem- 
ber these  onions  should  be  raised  from  the  plants. 
If  you  are  unable  to  raise  the  plants  we  can  furnish 
you  with  any  amount  desired.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  35c;  % 
lb.,  91.25;  1 lb.,  94.00.  Plants,  per  50  plants,  25c;  per 
100  plants,  35c.  Write  for  special  price  on  large 
amounts. 


WHITE  VALANCE,  SILVERSKIN — A standard  boiling 
onion  of  silvery  white  color  forming  fine,  firm  bulbs. 
It  should  be  planted  as  a main  cropper  for  boiling 
onions  and  the  young  tender  plants  are  much  relished 
for  table  use.  Pkt.,  5c;  large  size  pkt.,  10c;  o*.,  35c; 
% lb.,  91.00;  1 lb.,  93.25. 

SOUTHPORT  WHITE  GLOBE — The  onions  are  two  to  two 
and  a half  inches  in  diameter,  with  a thin,  delicate 
skin  of  purest  paper  whiteness.  The  flesh  is  crisp, 
fine  grained,  snowy  white  in  color,  and  very  mild  in 
flavor.  The  bulbs  should  be  stored  in  a cool,  dark 
loft  or  shed  to  dry  as  soon  as  they  are  ripe  enough  to 
harvest.  Best  white  winter  onion.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  35«j 
% lb.,  91.10;  1 lb.,  93.75. 

NEW  QUEEN — This  is  the  earliest  variety  of  all  onions 
for  marketing,  and  when  bunched  commands  a very 
good  price  as  a boiling  onion.  Pkt.,  5c;  large  size 
pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  35c;  lb.,  91.10;  1 lb.,  93.75. 

MAMMOTH  SILVER  KING — The  largest  silverskin  onion 
grown,  but  not  early.  It  matures  along  with  our 
Danvers  Yellow  Globe  and  produces  a large  almost 
round,  solid  bulb  that  can  be  stored  for  winter  use. 
But  on  account  of  its  large,  perfect  shape  and  pure 
white  color  it  is  planted  extensively  as  a boiling 

onion,  in  which  case  it  is  pulled  green  and  bunched. 
Pkt.,  5e;  large  size  pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  35c;  % lb.,  91.10; 
1 lb.,  93.75. 

GIANT  WHITE  ITALIAN  TRIPOLI,  OR  EL  PASO — A 

large,  beautiful,  pure  white,  flat  onion  of  mild,  ex- 
cellent flavor,  producing  a somewhat  larger  bulb 

from  seed  than  our  White  Valance.  To  attain  full 
size  the  seed  should  be  started  very  early  in  a hot- 
bed and  the  plants  set  out  in  rich  soil.  Pkt.,  5c;  large 
size  pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  35c;  % lb.,  91.10;  1 lb.,  93.75. 

An  order  from  you  this  year  from  this  catalog  j 

s will  assure  you  a copy  of  our  big  1921  catalog,  ? 
whieh  will  contain  several  new  varieties  of  garden  I 

s and  field  seeds  that  are  being  tested  by  ua  this  7 
season.  ! 

* * 


ROOT  CROP  COLLECTION 


This  collection  contains  root  vegetables.  Because  of  their  keeping  qualities  and  food  value  they  are  being  planted 
extensively  each  year. 

We  supply  a liberal  package  of  each  of  the  following  for  70c  POSTPAID.  Regular  price,  $1.00. 


BEETS — Extra  Early  Egyptian 
BEETS — Early  Blood  Red 
CARROT — Danvers  Half  Long 
CELERIAC — Turnip  Rooted  Celery 
LEEK — Broad  London  Flag 


ONION — Yellow  Globe  Danver 
PARSNIP — Guernsey 
RADISH — Scarlet  Turnip  White  Tip 
RADISH — Cincinnati  Market 
SALSIFY — Mam.  Sandwleh  Island 


TURNIP — White  Egg 
TURNIP — Purple  Top 
RUTABAGA — Bangholm 
25  POTATO  EYES — Early  Ohio 


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THE  WESTERN  SEED  COMPANY,  DENVER,  COLORADO 


Prizetaker  Onions 

HARTNER’S  SPECIAL  STRAIN 

We  consider  this  the  best  onion 
for  the  market  gardener  who 
desires  a large,  early  onion  to 
supply  the  early  demand  and 
bring  good  prices  which  usually 
follow  after  the  onions  grown 
from  sets  have  been  marketed. 

They  produce  an  enormous  yield 
of  large,  solid  bulbs,  and  being  a 
Spanish  variety,  this  onion  is 
milder  than  any  of  the  Danvers. 

Although  it  has  w/onderful  mer- 
its, it  should  be  marketed  before 
the  middle  ®f  November,  as  its 
keeping  qualities  are  limited  to 
only  a few  months.  Even  better 
results  may  be  obtained  from 
this  wonderful  onion  when  the 
seed  is  started  in  hot-beds  and 
transplanted  into  the  open.  This 
onion  is  often  sold  in  competition 
with  the  imported  Spanish  onion. 

Pkt.,  5c;  large  size  pkt.,  10c;  oz., 

25c;  % lb.,  80c;  1 lb.,  $2.75,  post- 
paid. 

ABOUT  THE  PRIZETAKER 

Our  attention  has  been  called  to 
the  merits  of  this  onion  several 
times  and  we  are  about  convinced 
that  the  Prizetaker  is  sure  the 
best  onion  t®  plant  for  the  early 
dry  onion  market.  The  Prize- 
taker  will  mature  one  week  to 
ten  days  earlier  than  the  David  Prizetaker 

Crockett,  Danvers  Yellow  Globe,  Hartner’s  Special  Strain 

or  any  other  variety  of  Yellow 

Globe.  It  will  yield  more  to  the  acre  than  any  of  the  above. 

A few  years  ago  Mr.  J.  P.  Coressel  formerly  of  Wheatridge,  Colo.,  secured 
15,730  pounds  of  solid,  even  sized,  beautiful  onions  from  one-half  acre  of 
ground.  Not  only  Mr.  Coressel  but  many  other  onion  growers  have  selected  the 
Prizetaker  as  their  main  early  onion  and  speak  highly  of  it  as  a money  maker. 
We  want  every  onion  grower  to  try  this  onion,  if  net  in  a large  way,  just  put 
in  a few  for  we  are  certain  it  will  please. 


White  Lisbon 


White  Lisbon 

WHITE  LISBON — (For  Bunching) — This  is  a very  popular  variety  in  Colorado.  Also  planted  very  extensively  in 
Europe.  While  it  will  make  a good  sized  white  bulb,  it  is  grown  instead  of  shallots  and  onion  sets  for  what  is 
known  as  table  or  green  onions,  as  when  young  the  white  or  candle  part  of  the  onion  is  pure  white,  long  and 
slender.  It  has  a good  flavor,  being  mild  and  sweet.  Home  gardeners  usually  plant  White  Lisbon  so  as  to  have 
table  onions  all  during  summer  after  those  produced  from  sets  are  gone.  Price:  Pkt.,  5c;  large  size  pkt.,  10c;  oz., 
25c;  % lb.,  85c;  1 lb.,  $2.25. 


Hartner’s  Yellow  Globe  (Special) 

HARTNER’S  YELLOW  GLOBE 

— This  wonderful,  Gold  Seal 
Product  is  a fine,  large 
globe-shaped  onion  with  a 
sort  of  a rich  brownish 
color.  It  ripens 
uniformly  and 
early;  almost 
every  plant 
makes  a solid 
hard  bulb  that  is 
considered  a fine 
keeper.  Hartner’s 
Special  is  one. of 
the  handsomest 
of  the  Globe 
Onions  and  as 
solid  as  a rock. 

We  do  not  hesi- 
tate to  recom- 
mend it  to  all 
large  growers 
who  want  a fan- 
cy and  profitable 
market  onion. 

The  most  critical 
onion  growers  in 
this  section  have 
informed  us  that 
this  is,  beyond  a 
doubt,  one  of  the 
very  best  onions  ever  introduced.  The  demand  that 
this  onion  has  created  among  the  onion  buyers  of 
this  state  stands  as  proof  that  this  onion  is  the  mar- 
ket gardeners’  kind,  for  it  will  out-sell  other  types. 
And  when  one  grows  for  the  market  he  wants  some- 
thing that  will  sell.  Postpaid:  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  % 

lb.,  85c;  1 lb..  $3.00. 


AUSTRALIAN  BROWN — An  extra  early,  sure  crop  and 
long  keeping  onion;  of  medium  size,  wonderfully 
hard;  very  attractive,  both  as  to  form  and  appear- 
ance; color  of  skin  is  a clear  amber  brown,  being 
widely  contrasted  from  any  other  onion.  Pkt.,  5c; 
large  size  pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  % lb.,  85c;  1 lb.,  $2.25. 

SPECIAL  STRAIN  SOUTHPORT  YELLOW  GLOBE— 

Sofithport,  Conn.,  has  for  many  years  been  famous 
for  the  extra  fancy  onions  which  are  shipped  from 
that  point  to  the  principal  Eastern  markets.  These 
onions  have  been  brought  up  to  the  highest  standard. 
Productiveness,  uniformity  in  size  and  good  keeping 
have  been  bred  into  them.  They  produce  latge,  per- 
fect globe-shaped  bulbs,  and  the  color  of  the  skin 
is  brownish  yellow  while  the  flesh  is  white,  fine- 
grained, crisp  and  mild.  Pkt.,  5c;  large  size  pkt.,  10c; 
oz.,  25c;  ^4  lb.,  75c;  1 lb.,  $2.50,  postpaid. 


YELLOW  FLAT  DANVERS — A good  early  onion,  both  for 
the  home  garden  and  for  market,  combining  reliabil- 
ity in  ripening  with  large  yield.  It  ripens  more  sure- 
ly, as  well  as  earlier,  in  moist  locations  than  do  the 
globe-shaped  varieties.  The  thin-necked  flattened 
bulbs  are  quite  thick  through;  light  yellow  skin; 
fine-grained,  mild,  white  flesh.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c; 
% lb.,  75c;  lb.,  $2.50,  postpaid. 


After  ordering  more  of  our  David  Crockett  On- 
ion Seed,  Mrs.  David  Taylor  of  Craig,  Colo.,  writes: 

“I  trust  that  your  stock  of  this  onion  seed  is 
not  exhausted.  I had  it  last  year.  It  is  the  first 
seed  I have  found  that  will  make  matured  onions 
here,  and  such  fine  ones  they  were.  Some  that  I 
have  yet  are  as  sound  and  firm  as  in  the  fall.” 


Hartner’s  Yellow  Globe  (Special) 


GOLD  SEAL  SEED  (FROM  THE  TOP  OF  THE  WORLD)  EXTREMELY  HARDY 


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David  Crockett 

MOUNTAIN  GLOBE  DANVERS — Enormous  yield  of  bulbs 
is  generally  considered  by  onion  growers  to  be  the  best 
type  of  semi-globe  shaped  onion  in  existence.  It  has 
a distinct  and  attractive  shape,  handsome,  bright  and 
even  in  color,  ripens  early  and  all  at  once.  Necks  are 
very  small.  The  bulbs  are  firm  and  solid,  very  good 
keepers.  It  is  especially  adapted  to  heavy  soils  and 
short  seasons.  Pkt.,  5c;  large  size  pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c; 
% lb.,  80c;  1 lb.,  $2.75,  postpaid. 

SOUTHPORT  RED  GLOBE: — The  best  red  onion  for  the 
markets,  ana  the  only  one  that  should  be  planted  for 
the  main  crop  of  red.  In  growth,  habit,  shape,  size 
and  yield  it  resembles  the  Southport  Yellow  Globe. 
The  skin  is  <5f  the  deepest  red  color  and  the  flesh  solid 
and  fine  grained.  As  a keeper  it  is  to  be  compared 
to  the  Yellow  Globe  for  it  has  been  known  to  hold 
its  color  and  weight  longer  than  any  variety  of  yel- 
low or  red  onion.  When  growing  Red  Onions  for  the 
market  PLANT  SOUTHPORT  RED  GLOBE.  Pkt.,  5c; 
large  size  pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  *4  lb.,  80c;  lb.,  $2.75,  post- 
paid. 

YELLOW  GLOBE 
DANVERS  (True) — 

As  the  Yellow  Globe 
Danvers  is  the  stand- 
ard of  Winter  Onions 
we  have  made  special 
efforts  the  past  seven 
years  to  secure  a 
strain  of  the  highest 
type.  The  seed  we 
offer  is  grown  in 
Ohio  from  selected 
bulbs.  This  strain  of 
seed  has  given  more 
satisfaction  to  the 
onion  growers  than 
any  other  variety. 
The  bulbs  are  quite 
large  with  thin  necks, 
ripen  down  well,  skin 
is  a fine  brown  or- 
ange yellow,  and  the 
flesh  is  pure  white, 
solid,  and  of  fine 
quality.  This  strain 
is  a very  good  keep- 
Yellow  Globe  Danvers  er.  Our  seed  is  the 

very  best  that  selec- 
tion and  extreme  care  can  produce.  No  gardener  can 
afford  to  experiment  with  doubtful  onion  seed.  Pkt.,  5e; 
large  pkt.,  10c;  1 oz.,  25c;  *4  lb.,  75c;  1 lb.,  $2.50. 


David  Crockett  Onion 


DAVID  CROCKETT  ONION — This  variety  has  been  pro- 
nounced by  all  the  leading  seed  houses  in  America  to 
be  the  finest  strain  of  yellow  onion  ever  produced. 
During  our  eighteen  years  experience,  selling  and 
growing  seeds  and  shipping  vegetables,  not  once  have 
we  seen  an  onion  that  equalled  the  David  Crockett; 
and  we  have  shipped  hundreds  of  cars  from  different 
growers. 

The  bulbs  run  very  uniform  in  size,  are  oval- 
shaped with  a golden  bronze  skin  and  white  flesh. 
The  flavor  is  very  pleasant  and  much  milder  than 
most  varieties.  It  is  an  extremely  good  keeper.  In 
1892,  twenty-eight  years  ago,  Mr.  Crockett  started  this 
strain  by  selecting  the  most  perfect,  oval-shaped, 
thick-skinned  bulbs,  improving  it  each  year  by  care- 
ful selection,  until  this  excellent  variety  was  finally 
obtained.  It  took  us  several  years,  with  Mr.  Crock- 
ett’s aid,  to  secure  a supply  of  this  seed,  but  we  are 
now  growing  it  on  a large  scale.  The  David  Crockett 
onion  so  far  surpasses  all  other  varieties  that  we 
were  in  hopes  it  would  be  known  the  world  over  as 
“David  Crockett,”  but  the  best  seed  houses  East  and 
West  being  aware  of  the  many  excellent  qualities  of 
the  Crockett  strain  have  taken  it  up  and  will  rename 
it.  You  are  sure  to  get  the  genuine,  original  Crockett 
Strain  from  our  stock.  Postpaid:  Pkt.,  5c;  large  size 
pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  30c;  % lb.,  $1.00;  1 lb.,  $3.50. 


Southport  Red  Globe 

LARGE  RED  WETHERSFIELD— We  have  a very  fine 
and  select  strain  of  this  sort.  Color  deep  purplish 
red,  flesh  white,  moderately  grained  and  very  firm. 
Yields  an  enormous  amount  per  acre  and  is  one  of 
the  best  keeping  onions.  Pkt.,  5c;  large  size  pkt.,  10c; 
oz.,  25c;  % lb.,  75c;  1 lb.,  $2.50. 

EXTRA  EARLY  FLAT  RED — This  variety  matures  from 
ten  days  to  two  weeks  earlier  than  the  Red  Wethers- 
field. Color  is  a deep,  rich  red,  fine  ©trained  and 
close.  Onion  is  solid,  heavy  and  a fine  sort  where 
the  seasons  are  short  and  cold.  Pkt.,  5c;  large  size 
pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  % lb.,  75c;  1 lb.,  $2.50. 

WHITE  BERMUDA — The  bulbs  are  quite  broad  and  flat 
in  form';  flesh  crisp,  solid  and  mild  in  flavor.  The 
plants  are  extremely  thin-necked,  insuring  even  and 
early  ripening.  Postpaid:  Pkt.,  5c;  large  size  pkt,  10c; 
1 oz.,  25c;  % lb.,  90c;  1 lb.,  $3.00. 

RED  BERMUDA — Very  flat  and  of  a light  pink  color. 
The  flesh  is  white,  slightly  suffused  with  pink.  Post- 
paid: Pkt.,  5c;  1 oz.,  25e;  % lb.,  90c;  1 lb.,  $3.00. 


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THE  WESTERN  SEED  COM PANY,  DEN VER,  COLORADO 


ONION  SETS 


One  quart  of  Onion  Sets  wi-11  weigh  one  pound.  There  are  32  pounds  in  a bushel  of  Onion  Sets. 

Bottom  sets,  when  planted,  will  produce  good  green  or  table  onions  much  earlier  than  if  grown  from  seed.  If 
allowed  to  remain  in  the  ground,  will  yield  fine,  large  onions  for  market  or  for  household  use  fully  four  weeks 
earlier  than  if  planted  from  the  seed. 

CULTURE — Soil  requirements  the  same  as  for  Onion  seed.  Place  the  Onion  Sets  3 to  4 inches  apart,  according 
to  size,  3 inches  deep,  in  rows  1 foot  apart.  It  is  customary  to  furrow  out  the  soil  with  a little  hand  plow  early  in 
the  Spring,  set  the  Onion  in  this  furrow  right  side  up  and  cover  with  a garden  rake  and  if  the  soil  is  dry  it  should 
be  well  firmed  over  the  sets;  380  to  480  lbs.  of  sets  required  for  an  acre. 


Bottom  Sets — Yellow,  White  and  Red 


PRIZETAKER  SETS — On  account  of 
the  quick  growing  feature  and  the 
large  size  of  the  Prizetaker  Onion 
many  planters  desire  the  Prizetaker 
sets.  So  we  have  had  grown  for  us 
this  year  a quantity  of  these  sets, 
and  will  supply  them  on  orders  as 
long  as  they  last. 

YELLOW  DANVERS — Best  known  and 
most  generally  used,  yellow  onion. 
Most  hardy  of  all  varieties.  Color 
bright  orange-yellow,  flesh  white 
and  firm. 

WHITE  SILVER  SKIN  SETS — Grown 
from  our  own  selected  seed.  Produces 
early  table  onions  of  mild  flavor,  and 
later  makes  a beautiful  globe-shaped 
onion. 


RED  WEATHERSFIELD  SETS — This  variety  is  very 
popular  with  those  who  plant  for  home  use,  being 
very  mild  as  a green  table  onion,  and  if  left  to  ripen 
produces  a large  red  onion. 

TOP  OR  BUTTON  SETS — Produce  a number  of  onions  on 
the  top  of  the  stock,  which  are  set  in  the  ground  and 
produce  large  bulb  onions  very  early. 

WHITE  MULTIPLIER — Silvery  white,  productive,  used 
for  bunching  when  green  and  when  ripe  for  pickling. 


Not  Postpaid. 

I 


If  by  mail  add  Postage  at  Parcel  Post  Rate. 


Prizetaker  sets,  bottom 

Yellow  Danver  sets,  bottom. 


Top  or  Button  sets 


Qt. 

4 Qts. 

y2  bu. 

1 Bu. 

.30c 

$1.00 

$3.00 

$5.50 

.25c 

.90 

2.75 

5.00 

30c 

1.00 

2.85 

5.25 

25c 

.90 

2.75 

5.00 

.90 

2.75 

5.00 

1.25 

4.00 

7.00 

‘ “t.UO  OUi 

Large  lots  by  express  or  freight  aVcustomer’s  expense 


GARLIC  SETS 

We  have  a selected  lot  of  good,  clean  bulbs  that  will  all  grow.  Those 
who  are  fond  of  this  vegetable  for  flavoring  should  raise  their  own  supply. 
1 qt.,  75c;  1 lb.,  $1.00.  Postpaid.  (For  larger  amounts  get  our  special  price.) 

PARSLEY 

POSTPAID. 

Parsley  is  used  mostly  for  seasoning  and  garnishing.  Its  flavor  Is  ex- 
ceedingly pleasant  and  aromatic.  As  the  seed  germinates  very  slowly  It 
should  be  sown  early  in  the  spring  in  rows  1 inch  deep  and  1 foot  apart. 

DOUBLE  CURLED — This  is  the  most  popular  parsley  used  in  this  section; 
very  fine  curled  and  dark  green  color.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  14  lb.,  30c; 
1 lb.,  $1.00. 

DWARF  OR  EMERALD — A very  fine  variety,  handsome  bright  green  color, 
extra  fine  curled  and  very  ornamental.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  30c; 
1 lb.,  $1.00. 

CHAMPION  MOSS  OR  TRIPLE  CURLED— This  variety  is  entirely  distinct, 
making  remarkably  handsome,  compact  plants,  which  have  leaves  so 
crumpled  and  curled  as  to  give  them  tne  appearance  of  finely  curled 
moss.  The  finest  parsley  for  garnishing.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  14  lb.,  30c; 
1 lb.,  $1.00. 

HAMBURG  ROOTED  OR  GERMAN  PARSLEY — Roots  resemble  small  pars- 
nips and  are  used  as  a vegetable,  same  as  salisfy.  Foliage  same  as 
plain  parsley.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  14  lb.,  35c;  1 lb.,  $1.25. 


PARSNIPS  POSTPAID. 

CULTURE — Work  the  soil  very  deep  and  pulverize  the  surface  thor-  , 
oughly.  Sow  the  seed  in  early  Spring,  % of  an  inch  deep,  in  rows  12  to  18 
inches  apart.  As  soon  as  the  young  plants  appear,  cultivate  and  hand  weed 
them,  and  when  3 inches  high  thin  to  6 inches  apart  in  the  row.  Cultivate 
sufficiently  to  keep  the  soil  loose  throughout  the  season.  Freezing  improves 
the  quality  of  Parsnips  for  table  use,  so  it  is  customary  to  take  up  in  the 
Fall  when  the  ground  begins  to  freeze  what  will  be  needed  for  winter  use, 
leaving  the  remainder  to  winter  over  in  the  ground,  or  better  still,  pitting 
them  as  is  often  done  with  other  roots  so  that  access  may  be  had  to  them 
at  any  time.  One  oz.  of  seed  for  200  ft.  of  row;  5 lbs.  seed  required  for  an 
acre. 

LONG  SMOOTH — Very  nice  parsnip,  but  grows  too  long  for  planting  in  this 

section.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  14  lb.,  30c;  1 lb.,  $1.00. 

GUERNSEY  HALF-LONG,  HOLLOW  CROWN — This  is  the  best  variety,  and 
the  only  sort  that  should  be  planted  in  this  territory.  Not  so  long  as 
the  Long  Smooth  and  easier  taken  from  the  ground.  The  flesh  is  fine 
grained  and  of  excellent  qualities.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  14  lb.,  40c;  1 lb., 
$1.00.  Postpaid. 


Guernsey  Half-Long 


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GOLD  SEAL  SEEP  (FROM  THE  TOP  OF  THE  WORLD)  EXTREMELY  HARDY 


PRICES  ON  PEAS  PREPAID 
UP  TO  AND  INCLUDING  10  UBS. 


Garden  Peas 


ENGLISH  GROWN 
PEA  SEED 


CULTURE — There  are  two  distinct  kinds  of  pea  seed,  they  are  the  smooth  and  the  wrinkled.  Smooth  peas  are  the 
hardiest;  stand  the  cold  weather  much  better  than  the  wrinkled  varieties,  and  they  may  be  planted  much  earlier 
as  the  seed  does  not  decay  in  the  ground  as  quickly  as  the  wrinkled  varieties.  Peas  do  best  in  sandy  soil,  not 
too  rich  or  they  will  run  to  vines.  The  smooth  varieties  can  be  sown  as  soon  as  the  ground  can  be  worked,  but 
the  wrinkled  varieties  should  not  be  planted  till  it  is  warmer  or  they  will  rot.  Sow  in  single  or  double  rows  from 
1%  to  3 feet  apart,  dropping  a pea  every  inch  and  covering  from  2 to  3 inches  deep.  For  a succession  sow  every 
ten  days  up  to  July. 


Alaska  Peas 

ALASKA — Is  the  earliest  pea  on  the  market.  It  is  ready 
73  days  from  planting.  It  is  the  standard  extra  early 
market  garden  variety.  It  grows  about  30  inches  tall, 
matures  a crop  of  uniform  pods  3 inches  long.  The 
seed  is  small,  smooth,  dark  green  and  of  good  flavor. 
Our  strain  is  selected  for  its  earliness  and  heavy 
bearing  dualities. 

Postpaid: — Pkt.,  5c;  large  size  package,  10c;  1 lb., 
40c;  5 lbs.,  $1.80;  10  lbs.,  $3.50.  If  by  express  or 
freight,  at  purcahser’s  expense,  5c  per  pound  less. 


* 

MR.  F.  E,  SWEET,  CARBONDALE,  COLORADO,  ❖ 

* SAYS:  “IF  YOU  HAVE  ANY  OF  THE  STRATAGEM  * 

* PEAS,  SUCH  AS  WE  BOUGHT  LAST  SPRING,  * 

* PLEASE  SEND  ME  TEN  POUNDS.  THEY  WERE  * 

* THE  FINEST  WE  EVER  GREW.”  * 

V 

HARTNER’S  EARLY  MARKET— See  Novelties,  Page  5. 


LITTLE  MARVEL — Only  a few  years  old  and  rapidly  be- 
coming a favorite  for  the  home  garden  as  well  as  the 
market  gardener.  It  is  the  earliest  wrinkled  pea,  and 
produces  a heavy  yield  of  pods  that  measure  from  2 
to  3 inches  in  length,  having  from  7 to  8 peas  to  the 
pod.  Its  vines  are  only  15  to  18  inches  high,  making 
it  a desirable  pea  for  any  garden,  be  it  large  or  small. 
We  want  every  one  to  give  this  wonderful  new  pea 
a trial — we  know  it  will  please.  Postpaid:  Pkt.,  5c; 
large  size  pkt.,  10c;  1 lb.,  50c;  5 lbs.,  $2.40;  10  lbs., 


LAXTONIAN — See  Novelties,  Page  8. 


GRADUS  (Prosperity) — The  earliest  wrinkled  variety. 
This  grand,  large  podded,  early,  prolific  variety  has 
won  the  hearts  of  market  gardeners  everywhere.  The 
vines  are  very  vigorous  and  robust,  growing  to  a 
height  of  about  3 feet.  It  is  not  only  an  abundant 
producer,  but  bears  continually  throughout  the  sea- 
son. It  is  exceedingly  early  for  a wrinkled  variety, 
being  only  a day  or  two  later  than  the  earliest,  small, 
smooth  sorts.  The  pods  are  very  large  and  are  in- 
variably well  filled  with  from  six  to  nine  sweet,  lus- 
cious, tender,  wrinkled  peas  of  large  size  and  de- 
licious flavor.  The  peas  remain  tender  for  some  time 
after  they  are  large  enough  to  use.  Postpaid: — Pkt., 
5c;  large  size  pkt.,  10c;  1 lb.,  50c;  5 lbs.,  $2.40;  10  lbs., 
$4.00. 

AMERICAN  WONDER — This  pea,  although  it  produces 
small  pods,  seems  to  win  favor  with  all  planters,  as 
it  is  a very  productive  little  plant,  growing  ten  to 
eighteen  inches  high,  and  the  peas  are  exceptionally 
sweet.  It  is  easier  grown  than  most  of  the  large 
podded  varieties.  Postpaid: — Pkt.,  5cj  large  size  pkt., 
10c;  1 lb.,  50c;  5 lbs.,  $2.40;  10  lbs.,  $4.00. 


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Dwarf  Telephone 


Garden  Peas— Continued 

LITTLE  GEM — Height,  16  to  18  inches.  The  vines  are  of  dwarf  growth  and  pro^ 
duce  an  abundance  of  round,  well  filled  pods  2Y2  to  3 inches  long,  only  three 
days  after  the  American  Wonder.  The  peas  are  green,  wrinkled,  of  sweet, 
delicious  flavor  and  excellent  quality.  One  of  the  best  for  family  use.  It 
remains  fit  for  use  longer  than  the  American  Wonder  and  Nott's  Excelsior, 
and  thought  by  many  to  be  sweeter.  Postpaid: — Pkt.,  5c;  large  size  pkt.,  10ex 
1 lb.,  45c;  5 lbs.,  $2.00;  10  lbs.,  $3.75.  If  by  express  or  freight,  purchaser  pay- 
ing the  charges,  5c  per  lb.  less. 

ALDERMAN — This  is  a very  large  podded  pea,  very  robust  and  vigorous,  produc- 
ing pods  of  the  largest  size.  The  pods  are  even  larger  and  longer  than  the 
average  large  podded  sorts,  and  are  well  filled  with  large  peas  of  most  ex- 
cellent flavor.  In  habit,  the  vines  are  strong  and  branching,  bearing  rich, 
deep  green,  straight,  handsome  pods,  averaging  4%  to  5 inches  in  length, 
pointed  at  the  end.  This  variety  belongs  to  the  medium  growing  main  crop 
of  peas.  The  vines  grow  from  3%  to  4 feet  ini  length.  Postpaid: — Pkt.,  5c; 
large  pkt.,  10c;  1 lb.,  5©c;  5 lbs.,  $2.40;  10  lbs.,  $4,00.  If  by  express  or  freight, 
purchaser  paying  the  charges,  5c  per  pound  less. 

HARTNER’S  MIRACLE — A distinctly  new  variety  of  dwarf  habit  with  long  dark 
green  pods,  often  filled  with  7 to  J large  peas  off  the  finest  quality.  It  is  one 
of  the  best  early  peas  obtainable,  being  earlier  than  the  American  Wonder 
and  a somewhat  more  abundant  bearer — height  only  18  inches.  One  of  the 
sweetest  peas  in  cultivation.  Postpaid: — Pkt.,  5e;  large  size  pkt.,  10c;  1 Ih„ 
50c;  5 lbs.,  $2.40;  10'  II* s—  $4.00.  If  by  express  or  freight,  purchaser  paying: 
charges,  5c  per  pound  less* 

DWARF  TELEPHONE  (OR  DAISY) — This  pea  is  so  well  known  that  it  hardly  re- 
quires a description ; everyone  knows  the  Telephone  Pea. 

It  grows  very  strong,  stocky  bushes,  about  18  to  20  inches  in  height,  and 
the  foliage  is  of  a very  dark  green  color  and  is  off  dwarf  habit,  sometimes 
producing  long  full  pods  from  7 to  8 inches  in  length  and  very  sweet. 

As  a producer  for  the  market  it  cannot  be  beaten,  always  finds  ready 
sale.  Although  not  considered  an  early  pea,  it  is  ready  for  market  close  after 
the  Early  Gradus  start,  and  is  being  planted  by  nine-tenths  of  our  gardeners 
for  the  main  crop.  Our  seed  of  this  stock  is  all  English  grown  and  never  fails. 
Postpaid: — Pkt.,  5c;  large  size  pkt,,  IOC;  1 lb.,  50ey  5 lbs.,  $2.40;  10"  lbs.,  $4.00. 
If  by  express  or  freight,  purchaser  paying  charges,  5c  per  pound  less. 

IMPROVED  STRATAGEM — One  of  the  first  dwarf  wrinkled  peas.  Quality  is  un- 
surpassed, peas  being  very  sweet.  Vines  grow  about  28  inches  to  two  feet 
and  bear  very  large  pods,  filled  with  fine  green  pea-s.  Pkt.,  5c;  large  size  pkt., 
10c;  1 lb.,  50c;  5 lbs.,  $2.40;  10  lbs.,  $4,001  If  by  express  or  freight,  purchaser 
paying  charges,  5c  per  pound’  less, 

TALL  TELEPHONE — This  variety  has  been  the  standard  for  many  years  past,  but 
is  now  being  replaced  by  many  improved  varieties.  The  main  objection  be- 
ing the  tall  vines.  Pkt.,  5c;  large-  size  pkt,  10c;  1 lb.,  50c;  5 lbs.,  $2.40;  IO  lbs., 
$4.00.  If  by  express  or  freight,-  purchaser  paying  charges,  5c  per  pound  less. 

EDIBLE  POD — A novelty  pea  of  unusual  importance.  Its  growth  is  the  same  as 
any  o£her  variety.  It  produces  vines  afcout  30  inches  high,  thickly  covered 
with  fairly  good  sized  pods  filTed  with  as  sweet  sugar  peas  as  was  ever 
grown.  When  ready  for  use  they  d©  not  have  to  "be  shelled  but  can  be  cooked 
pods  and  all;  hence  their  name;.  Edible  Pods.  Pkt.,  10c;  3/4  lb.,  20c;  % lb., 
35c;  1 lb.,  65c. 


Chinese  Giant 


PEPPERS 

(POSTPAID) 

CULTURE  (Peppers)  — Seed 
should  be  started  in  the  hot 
bed  during  March  and  given 
the  usual  attention  required  by 
the  hot  bed.  Pepper  seed  is  a 
great  favorite  of  mice,  and 
close  watch  should  be  kept  so 
that  the  mice  do  not  dig  up  the 
seed.  Peppers  cannot  be  set  in 
the  open  as  early  as  cabbage 
and  celery,  but  when  all  danger 
of  frost  has  gone  then  trans- 
plant to  the  field. 

CHINESE  GIANT  — This  is  the 
favorite  when  size  is  wanted, 
being  the  largest  pepper  in 
cultivation,  being  double  the 
size  of  the  Ruby  King.  The 
plants  are  vigorous  in  growth, 
but  of  stalky  habits,  are  seldom 
more  than  2 feet  in  height,  pro- 
ducing 4 to  6 peppers  of  enorm- 
ous size,  thick  meated  and  very 
mild.  On  account  of  its  enorm- 
ous size  it  meets  with  ready 
sale  on  any  market.  Although 
not  as  early  as  the  Ruby  King, 
it  matures  in  ample  time  for 
the  heavy  demand  of  the  ship- 
pers. Pkt.,  5c:  large  pkt.,  10c; 
% oz.,  35c;  1 oz.,  50c. 

BULL  NOSE  OR  BELL. — Most 
popular  sort,  being  early  and 
very  productive;  grows  about 
two  feet  high,  fruit  remains 
green  a long  time.  Pkt.,  5c: 
large  size  pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  35c; 
1 oz.,  50c. 


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Peppers-Continued. 

EARLY  GIANT  NEAPOLITAN — For  years  there  has  been 
a small  early  pepper  known  as  the  Neapolitan,  al- 
though early  enough,  the  fruit  was  small  and 
scrubby.  But  we  are  offering  the  Early  Giant  Nea- 
politan which  is  altogether  different  from  any  other 
offered  under  the  name  of  Neapolitan.  Our  Early 
Giant  is  as  large  as  the  Ruby  King  and  if  trans- 
planted in  the  field  the  same  time  as  the  Ruby  King 
the  fruit  will  be  ready  for  the  market  two  weeks 
earlier.  The  fruit  is  mild  and  produced  in  greater 
abundance  than  other  sorts.  The  Early  Giant  Nea- 
politan is  the  largest  early  variety  of  pepper  offered 
to  date.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  50c;  *4  lb.,  $1.75. 

CAUTION — Don’t  confuse  the  Early  Giant  Neapoli- 
tan with  the  Early  Neapolitan  when  ordering. 

RUBY  GIANT  PEPPER — In  appearance  the  fruit  some- 
what resembles  the  Ruby  King  except  being  larger 
and  a little  broader  at  the  base.  The  Ruby  Giant 
Pepper  was  introduced  to  the  growers  in  this  section 
by  us  four  years  ago,  and  now  it  is  the  most  popular 
pepper  in  Colorado.  Its  dark  green  color  and  heavy 
yielding  qualities  have  gained  it  a place  in  every  gar- 
den where  peppers  are  grown  for  the  market.  Pkt., 

5c;  oz.,  50c;  XA  lb.,  $1.75. 

PIMIENTO  PEPPER  or  SALAD  PEPPER— This  variety 
was  introduced  from  Spain.  While  not  as  large  as  the 
Chinese  Giant  it  is  heavier,  on  account  of  its  extreme- 
ly thick  flesh,  which  has  a mild,  sweet,  yet  deliciously 
pungent  flavor  when  used  either  green  or  ripe.  It  is 
being  used  largely  by  canners,  as  its  thick  flesh  al- 
lows the  skin  to  be  removed,  which  can  be  done  eas- 
ily by  dipping  them  in  scalding  water.  When  used  in 
a salad  it's  mild  flavor  and  deep  scarlet  (when  ripe) 
or  green  color  make  it  very  attractive  to  the  eye  as 
well  as  to  the  palate.  The  plant  is  very  prolific,  pro- 
ducing a large  number  of  peppers,  each  weighing 


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from  five  to  ten  ounces.  We  recommend  this  new 
pepper  for  both  the  home  garden  and  market  supply. 
Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  50c;  % lb.,  $1.75. 

RUBY  KING — Grows  about  3%  to  5 inches  long  and  is 
often  2V2  to  3 inches  thick.  One  of  the  best  varieties 
for  stuffed  pickles.  Pkt.,  5c;  (4  oz.,  20c;  1 oz.,  50c. 

RED  CHERRY — A second  early  sort.  Plants  tall,  bearing 
a profusion  of  round,  red  fruit,  which  is  very  pun- 
gent when  ripe.  Pkt.,  5c;  *A  oz.,  20c;  1 oz.,  75c. 

RED  CHILE — A late  variety,  used  in  the  manufacture  of 
pepper  sauce.  Bright  red  pods  are  about  2 inches 
long,  tapering  to  a sharp  point,  and  exceedingly  pun- 
gent when  ripe.  Pkt.,  5c;  % oz.,  20c;  1 oz.,  75c. 

LONG  RED  CAYENNE — A well  known  variety,  having  a 
slend-er,  twisted  and  pointed  pod  about  4 inches  long, 
bright  red  in  color;  extremely  strong.  Pkt.,  5c;  % oz., 
20c;  1 oz.,  75c. 

THE  MIKADO — (24  to  1) — 24  peppers  to  one  bush.  24 
dozen  to  one  large  crate.  This  is  a new  sort  of  the 
Bell  or  Mangoe  Pepper,  and  was  first  introduced  by 
us  to  the  gardeners  two  years  ago  and  in  every  case 
where  a trial  has  been  given  it  has  proved  to  be  just 
as  it  was  represented  to  us  by  the  originator,  so  we 
have  secured  a limited  amount  from  him  and  offered 
it  to  the  trade  last  year  as  an  ideal  pepper  for  the 
market  and  especially  for  the  shippers.  This  is  the 
finest  pepper  ever  offered  in  the  United  States. 

It  is  far  more  profitable  than  the  Chinese  Giant 
because  it  produces  more  peppers,  that  is  what  you 
want.  It  is  better  than  the  Ruoy  King  because  it  is 
just  as  heavy  a producer  and  much  larger.  Market 
gardeners  should  not  overlook  this  pepper.  Pkt.,  5c; 
XA  oz.,  20c;  y>  oz.,  30c;  1 oz.,  50c;  *A  lb.,  $1.75. 


Pumpkins 

(Prices  Postpaid) 


Sugar  Pumpkin 


While  Pumpkins  are  of  strong  growth,  they  will  not 
stand  frost,  and  cannot  be  planted  until  April  15th.  A 
moderately  rich  soil  is  sufficient  for  good  pumpkins. 
Plant  in  hills  about  six  to  eight  feet  apart.  Do  not  plant 
near  squashes  or  melons;  they  are  likely  to  mix.  If  large 
quantities  are  wanted,  write  for  special  prices. 

KENTUCKY  FIELD  (or  Large  Cheese) — A fine  pumpkin 
nearly  two  feet  in  diameter.  Flesh  yellow,  extra 
thick,  sweet,  and  of  the  finest  quality.  A heavy 
yielder  and  excellent  keeper.  Prices;  Pkt.,  5c;  oz., 
10c;  V4  lb.,  25c;  1 lb.,  70c. 

CONNECTICUT  FIELD — A fine  large,  orange  colored  va- 
riety, used  for  field  culture  and  stock  feeding.  Skin 
smooth  and  ribbed;  flesh  brittle.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c; 
% lb.,  30c;  1 lb.,  $1.00. 

SMALL  SUGAR — A small  round  variety;  flesh  thick,  rich 
yellow  and  sweet,  skin  a deep  orange.  This  is  the 
best  yariety  for  pies.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  (4  H>.,  35c; 

1 lb.,  $1.10. 

MAMMOTH  TOURS — A very  large  French  variety,  grown 
for  stock  feeding.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c;  1 lb.,  $1.50. 

JAPANESE  PIE — Large  size,  weiging  from  30  to  70 
pounds;  color  or  outside  rind  bluish-green  blotched 
with  yellow.  Flesh  salmon  colored,  very  thick  and 
sweet  for  eating  and  stock  feeding.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c; 
*4  lb.,  50c;  1 lb.,  $1.50. 

KING  OF  MAMMOTHS — The  best  large  pumpkin  in  usa, 
forming  immense  mushmelon  shaped  pumpkin,  often 

2 y2  to  3 feet  in  diameter;  salmon  colored;  flesh 
bright  yellow.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c;  (4  lb.,  50c;  1 lb., 
$1.50. 


You  don’t  have  to  accept  our  statements  that  Gold  Seal  Seeds  are  of  the  highest  quality — judge  results. 
Hundreds  of  market  gardeners  have  climbed  into  the  well-to-do  class  by  planting  Gold  Seal  Seeds. 


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THE  WESTERN  SEED  COMPANY,  DENVER,  COLORADO 


ACCLIMATED 

STOCK 


Seed  Potatoes 


PRICES 
NOT  PREPAID 


CULTURE — Potatoes  can  be  grown  in  any  soil  provided  it  iteen  to  eighteen  inches  apart  in  the  rows.  Keep  the  ground 
be  of  better  quality  than  if  planted  on  clay  soil.  Cut  the  potatoes  in  four  to  six  pieces,  so  there  is  at  least  one 
eye  on  each  piece.  About  three  pieces  should  be  planted  in  each  hill.  Three  to  four  inches  deep,  according  to 
the  time  of  planting.  In  rows  three  feet  apart  and  sixteen  to  eighteen  inches  apart  in  the  rows.  Keep  the  ground 
loose  about  the  hills.  Do  not  water  unless  soil  becomes  quite  dry. 

When  the  early  varieties  are  planted,  they  can  be  marketed  just  at  the  time  when  the  Southern  crop  is  over  and 
before  the  late  potatoes  are  ready,  therefore  at  this  time  all  markets  are  quite  hare  of  potatoes  and  prices  very  high. 
Another  advantage  in  growing  early  potatoes  is  that  another  crop  may  be  grown  after  the  potatoes  are  dug;  for 
Instance,  Turnips. 


Get  SPECIAL 
DELIVERED  PRICES 

Our  Seed  Potatoes  are  espe- 
cially adapted  to  our  Western 
country. 

IF  YOUR  EXPRESS  OR 
FREIGHT  CHARGES  ARE 
TOO  HIGH,  LET  US  SEND 
POTATO  EYES. 

RED  RIVER  EARLY  OHIO — Our 

Red  River  Early  Ohio  Seed 
Potatoes  are  grown  in  the 
extreme  north  of  Minnesota, 
where  the  potato  growers 
have  specialized  on  Early 
Ohios  for  years  and  have  de- 
veloped the  best  type  of  this 
variety.  Seed  from  this  dis- 
trict is  one  week  earlier 
than  home  grown  and  our 
seed  is  free  from  scab  and 
the  disastrous  blight,  and  is 
the  favorith  and  most  prolific 
potato  in  this  section.  Ma- 
turing early  brings  the 
fancy  prices  that  are  paid 
for  the  first  potatoes.  This 
potato  can  be  dug  and 
marketed  before  it  is  fully  matured.  5 lbs.,  75c;  10 
lbs.,  $1.25 ; 25  lbs.,  $2.00;  50  lbs.,  $3.25;  100  lbs.,  $6.00. 
If  by  Parcels  Post,  add  postage;  by  express  or  freight 
purchaser  pays  transportation. 

EARLY  OHIO  COLORADO  DRY-LAND  GROWN — These 
potatoes  are  grownvfor  us  in  the  dry  lands  of  Elbert 
county  (known  as  the  Divide.)  It  is  our  desire  to 
have  as  many  of  our  customers  as  possible  order  our 
RED  RIVER  EARLY  OHIOS,  but  those  who  do  not 
care  to  pay  the  advanced  price  will  not  be  disap- 
pointed in  our  DIVIDE  EARLY  OHIOS.  5 lbs.,  75c; 
10  lbs.,  $1.25;  25  lbs.,  $2.00;  50  lbs.,  $3.75;  100  lbs.,  $6.00. 
If  by  Parcels  Post,  add  postage;  by  express  or  freight, 
purchaser  pays  transportation. 

EARLY  SIX  WEEKS,  DRY  LAND  GROWN — Resemble 
the  Early  Ohio,  being  ready  for  market  about  the 
same  time.  5 lbs.,  75c;  10  lbs.,  $1.25;  25  lbs.,  $2.00; 
50  lbs.,  $3.25;  100  lbs.,  $600.  If  by  Parcels  Post,  add 
postage;  if  by  express  or  freight,  purchaser  pays 
transportation.  \ 

EARLY  ROSE  SEEDLINGS — This  variety  has  been  the 
favorite  for  many  years,  and  many  growers  still 
claim  that  it  has  never  been  excelled  in  quality  and 
productiveness.  Potatoes  are  long  in  shape  and  light 
pink  at  the  butt  end.  Cook  mealy  and  of  the  finest 
flavor.  Known  in  the  Greeley  district  as  the  Greeley 
Reds.  5 lbs.,  75c;  10  lbs.,  $1.25;  25  lbs.,  $2.00;  50  lbs., 
$3.2o;  100  lbs.,  $6.00.  If  by  Parcels  Post,  add  postage; 
if  by  express  or  freight,  purchaser  pays  transporta- 
tion. 

RED  McCLURE  or  PEACH  BLOW — Now  well  known 
the  country  over,  and  very  largely  planted  for  a 
profitable  main  crop.  McClures  are  now  quoted  in 
all  the  leading  markets  of  the  country  along  with 
Burbanks  and  other  standard  sorts.  In  many  sections 


Red  McClure — Mountain  Grown 

this  variety  Is  the  rival  of  the  Burbank  and  is  un- 
doubtedly a fine  potato.  It  is  one  of  the  most  beau- 
tiful potatoes  grown,  and  will  bring  more  money  on 
the  market  than  any  other  variety.  The  quality  is 
extra  good.  It  is  an  abundant  yielder  and  a very 
good  keeper.  One  of  the  leading  sorts  among  the 
mountains  growers.  5 lbs.,  75e;  10  lbs.,  $1.25;  25  lbs., 
$2.00;  50  lbs.,  $3.25;  100  lbs.,  $6.00.  If  by  Parcels  Post, 
add  postage;  if  by  express  or  freight,  purchaser  pays 
transportation. 

RURAL  NEW  YORKER — A valuable  variety  of  large  size, 
very  smooth  and  a heavy  cropper.  In  quality  it  is 
unexcelled.  It  is  the  best  late  long  keeper,  and  is 
highly  recommended.  More  potatoes  of  this  sort  are 
shipped  annually  than  any  other  kind,  and  their  large, 
handsome  appearance  makes  them  more  profitable 
than  any  other  sort.  Planted  very  extensively  in  po- 
tato districts.  5 lbs.,  75c;  10  lbs.,  $1.25;  25  lbs.,  $2.00; 
50  lbs.,  $3.25;  100  lbs.,  $6.00.  If  by  Parcel  Post,  add  5c 
per  lb. 

EARLY  TRIUMPH  (Bliss  Strain) — The  leading  early 
potato  of  today,  and  is  now  supplying  two-thirds \ of 
the  markets  with  new  potatoes  for  the  early  Spring 
trade.  There  is  a good  reason  why  the  Triumph 
should  be  popular.  It  is  ten  days  earlier  than  the 
Early  Ohio  and  that  is  a big  feature  in  favor  of  the 
farmer.  It  is  not  so  liable  to  rot  or  scab.  The  tub- 
ers are  nearly  round  with  red,  smooth-  skin,  and  have 
shallow  eyes.  It  can  be  grown  on  almost  any  land, 
but  does  better  on  rich  soils.  It  yields  fairly  heavy 
and  the  size  is  uniform.  We  highly  recommend  the 
Triumph  for  early  planters.  5 lbs.,  75c;  10  lbs.,  $1.25; 
25  lbs.,  $2.00;  50  lbs.,  $3.25;  100  lbs.,  $6.00.  If  by 
Parcels  Post,  add  postage;  if  by  express  or  freight, 
purchaser  pays  transportation. 


Early  Ohio  Red  River 


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Mammoth  Pearls 


MAMMOTH  PEARLS — This  is  the  potato  that  is  grown 
so  extensively  in  the  northern  part  of  Colorado.  This 
potato  did  as  much  to  make  Greeley,  Colorado,  fam- 
ous as  all  the  other  varieties  combined.  It  is  one  of 
the  best  main  crop  potatoes  in  this  territory.  The 
skin  is  white,  eyes  shallow  and  the  flesh  is  pure 


white.  It  is  a medium  late  variety  and  of  good  keep- 
ing quality.  5 lbs.,  50e;  10  lbs.,  75c;  25  lbs.,  $1.75;  50 
lbs.,  $3.00;  100  lbs.,  $5.50.  Not  prepaid;  if  by  mail,  add 
postage;  by  express  or  freight,  purchaser  pays  trans- 
portation. 


Biirbank 


BURBANK  POTATO — One  of  the  wonder- 
ful discoveries  of  Luther  Burbank, 
and  now  ranks  among  the  leading 
varieties  of  potatoes  of  the  world. 

For  many  years  this  variety  has  been 
a great  favorite  in  California,  but  now 
it  is  being  grown  extensively  and 
with  great  success  everywhere.  The 
Burbank  is  becoming  one  of  Colorado’s 
best  mountain  varieties  where  at  one 
time  it  was  thought  only  Red  McClures 
would  mature  and  thrive.  But  the 
Burbank  has  proven  in  this  country 
and  on  dry  land  where  other  varieties 
have  failed,  the  Burbank  has  held  out 
against  the  drought  and  heat  and  pro- 
duced good  yields  and  is  now  being 
planted  throughout  our  state  on  the 
dry  lands.  The  flesh  of  the  Burbank 
is  white,  very  mealy,  and  of  fine 
flavor.  The  potatoes  are  long  in  shape 
and  size,  and  the  skin  is  russett.  As 
a baking  potato  it  cannot  be  sur- 
passed. 5 lbs.,  50c;  10  lbs.,  75c;  25  lbs., 

$1.75;  50  lbs.,  $3.00;  100  lbs.,  $5.50.  If 
by  Parcels  Post,  add  postage;  by  ex- 
- press  or  freight,  purchaser  pays  trans- 
portation. 

Irish  Cobbler,  or  Eureka 

One  of  the,  leading  varieties  in  the  North.  It  soon 
spread  to  the  West.  It  is  giving  wonderful  results; 
grows  where  other  sorts  failed  to  produce  a crop  of  po- 
tatoes. It  is  a little  earlier  than  the  Early  Ohio. 

The  tubers  are  round,  somewhat  flattened  with  rather 
deep  eyes  and  are  medium  to  large  in  size.  The  skin 
is  clean,  smooth,  finely  netted  and  white  in  color.  The 
flesh  is  white,  of  fine  quality  and  flavor. 

This  is  a very  vigorous  grower  and  is  more  desirable 
than  the  Early  Ohio  in  the  dry  sections  as  it  is  less  liable 
to  crack  and  knot.  5 lbs.,  50c;  10  lbs.,  75c;  25  lbs.,  $1.75; 
50  lbs.,  $3.00;  100  lbs.,  $5.50.  If  by  Parcels  Post,  add  post- 
age; by  freight  or  express,  purchaser  pays  transportation. 


chance  of  mixing  the  different  varieties.  We  guarantee 
these  potato  eyes  to  arrive  in  good  planting  condition. 
But  we  advise,  before  ordering  the  eyes  shipped  from 
Denver,  that  you  prepare  your  soil  and  have  things  ready 
for  planting  on  arrival  of  stock. 

They  can  be  sent  without  any  danger  of  freezing,  for 
they  are  securely  wrapped  and  packed  in  pasteboard 
boxes. 

We  cannot  furnish  less  than  25  eyes  of  a sort,  and 
those  wanting  larger  amounts  should  make  their  orders 
even  multiples  of  25. 

Prices  (any  variety  listed): 

25  eyes....$  .30  300  eyes ....  $2.25 

50  eyes 55  500  eyes 3.75 

100  eyes ....  1.00 


Charles  Downing 

A wonderful  potato  extensively  grown  throughout  the 
potato  districts  of  the  United  States.  It  is  a potato  of  un- 
usual merits  and  possesses  many  features  that  help  to 
make  it  a favorite  wherever  planted. 

The  Downing  is  not  to  be  classed  as  an  early  sort, 
but  is  the  earliest  of  the  late  or  main  crop  varieties.  It 
matures  a little  later  than  the  Early  Ohio,  but  earlier 
than  the  Pearl.  Burbank,  McClure  and  other  late  sorts. 

Unlike  other  potatoes,  the  Downing  does  not  contain 
much  acid,  and  when  bruised  will  heal  quickly,  for  acid 
causes  fermentation  or  decay.  For  this  reason  the  Down- 
ing is  the  best  keeper  known  tb  the  potato  world,  5 lbs., 
50c;  10  lbs.,  75c;  25  lbs.,  $1.75;  50  lbs.,  $3.00;  100  lbs.,  $5.50. 
If  by  Parcels  Post,  add  postage;  by  freight  or  express, 
purchaser  pays  transportation. 

Potato  Eyes  by  Mail 


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March  10,  1916. 

The  Western  Seed  Co., 

Denver,  Colo. 

Gentlemen: 

Please  send  as  soon  as  danger  of  freezing  is 
over  100  Early  Ohio  Eyes;  100  Burbank  Eyes  and 
100  Red  McClure  Eyes.  Enclosed  is  money  order 
for  the  $2.25. 

Last  year  I ordered  100  Burbank  Eyes  and  they 
sure  did  fine.  We  had  enough  potatoes  to  last  us 
all  winter.  I will  also  want  some  more  Minnesota 


Yours  truly, 

L.  C.  WATTERMAN, 

Garfield  County,  Colo. 


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POSTPAID 

We  send  these  potato  eyes  delivered  to  your  door,  all 
transportation  charges  paid,  so  that  all  you  have  to  do  is 
to  plant  them  and  harvest  a crop.  We  select  the  seed  po- 
tatoes, using  only  the  smoothest  and  firmest  stock  that 
we  know  will  carry  the  longest  after  being  cut.  Then  we 
remove  the  eyes,  leaving  enough  of  the  flesh  to  assure  a 
good  plant  that  will  produce  potatoes.  We  then  pack 
them  in  lots  of  25  eyes  each,  all  labeled  so  as  to  avoid 
On  large  amount  of  potatoes,  get  special  prices. 


Sweet  Potatoes 

CULTURE — The  plants  should  be  started  in  hotbeds  in 
March,  and  after  danger  of  frost,  transplanted  two 
feet  apart  in  rows  3%  to  4 feet  apart.  They  do  best 
in  sandy,  light  soil,  and  should  be  cultivated  often, 
especially  if  supply  of  water  is  scarce. 

YELLOW  NANSEMOND — 1 lb.,  25c;  10  lbs.,  $2.00. 

YELLOW  JERSEY — 1 lb.,  25c;  10  lbs.,  $2.00. 

If  by  Parcel  Post,  add  5c  per  lb. 


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PREVENT  SCAB  ON  YOUR  POTATOES  AND  SMUT  IN  YOUR  WHEAT 

Corrosive  Sublimate 

4 ounces  to  30  gallons  of  water.  Put  in  wood  barrel  or  vat.  Dissolve  the  Corrosive  Sublimate  in  warm 
water,  then  add  to  the  cold  water. 

1st  lot  treat  1%  hours. 

2nd  lot  treat  1%  hours. 

3rd  lot  treat  2 hours. 

Then  throw  out  and  make  a new  lot. 

Remember  it  is  RANK  POISON,  so  don’t  aLow  anything  to  eat  grain  after  being  treated. 

Allow  the  treated  seed  to  dry,  then  cut  and  plant. 

This  will  kill  the  scab  and  Riyoctonis  diseases.  Don’t  plant  potatoes  in  ground  that  has  raised  potatoes 
that  are  scabby. 

This  formula  was  furnished  to  us  by  L.  D.  Sweet,  the  potato  expert. 

% lb.  Corrosive  Sublimate,  $1.25. 


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PRICES  D#|M  icll  AC  SELECTED 

POSTPAID  V%Clill9llv9  STOCK 

Please  note  that  we  offer  some  of  our  radish  seed  under  two  different  heads, 
viz.,  FRENCH  GROWN  and  HOLLAND  GROWN.  You  will  also  note  that  under 
each  head  there  are  radishes  of  the  same  name,  hut  there  is  a great  difference 
In  French  Grown  and  Holland  Grown  Radishes.  Both  being  the  very  best 
quality  but  decidedly  different  in  habits. 

CULTURE — To  be  tender  and  crisp,  radishes  must  be  grown  quickly — and 
quick  growth  requires  rich  soil  and  plenty  of  moisture.*  Commencing  with 
the  first  mild  spell  of  weather  in  the  spring,  sow  at  intervals  of  ten  days 
in  a light,  rich  soil  that  has  been  deeply  dug.  They  can  also  be  grown  as 
a catch  crop  bewteen  the  rows  of  beets,  lettuce,  onions,  etc.  Radishes  can 
be  forced  in  the  hot-beds,  but  they  must  have  plenty  of  ventilation  and 
moisture. 

LONG  VARIETIES 

CINCINNATI  MARKET  GOLD  SEAL — An  improvement  of  the  Long  Scarlet 
variety  and  one  that  has  met  with  the  approval  of  all  the  green-house  and 
hot-bed  gardeners  in  our  vicinity.  The  seed  that  we  offer  of  this  variety 
was  grown  for  us  by  the  best  radish  growers  of  Europe  and  has  been 
given  a thorough  trial  by  us.  It  produces  a long,  straight  radish  of  beau- 
tiful color,  with  short  tops  and  for  this  reason  can  be  planted  so  thick  in 
the  bed  that  the  radishes  touch  one  another.  It  has  also  won  favor  among 
the  growers  of  out  of  door  radishes  and  is  being  planted  as  the  main  crop 
radish  for  the  summer  market.  Often  grows  7 to  9 inches  in  length. 

Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  35c;  y2  lb.,  70c;  1 lb.,  $1.25. 

IMPROVED  CHARTIER — A very  good  radish  for  early  planting  in  the  open, 
although  too  large  for  forcing.  The  l6ng  cylindrical  roots  are  scarlet  rose 
in  color  at  the  top  and  gradually  taper  and  shape  into  white  at  the  tip. 

Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  35c;  % lb.,  70c;  1 lb.,  $1.25. 

EARLY  LONG  SCARLET,  SHORT  TOP — A standard  variety  of  the  long  type  of 
radish,  for  both  market  and  home  use.  Roots  long,  grow  partly  above  the 
ground;  straight,  smooth  and  of  bright,  rich  scarlet  color,  a little  white  on 
the  end  or  tip.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  *4  lb.,  35c;  % lb.,  70c;  1 lb.,  $1.25. 

LONG  WHITE  VIENNA,  OR  LADY  FINGER — An  excellent  variety  with  long, 
very  smooth,  white  roots,  which  are  crisp  and  tender.  One  of  the  most  de- 
sirable of  the  white  summer  sorts.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  35c;  % lb.,  70c; 

1 lb.,  $1.25. 

WHITE  STRASBURG — When  comparatively  small  this  variety  is  in  good  con- 
dition for  use,  and  continues  cr.isp  and  tender  until  matured.  Roots  are  4 
to  5 inches  long,  and  about  2 inches  in  diameter.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  % lb., 

35c;  % lb.,  70c;  1 lb.,  $1.25. 

WHITE  ICICLE  RADISH — The  favorite  white  radish  grown  for  the  market, 
also  extensively  used  for  the  home  garden.  It  is  a handsome  white  trans- 
parent variety,  as  crisp  as  ice,  of  a mild  flavor.  As  seen  in  the  photo- 
graph, next  page,  it  is  about  5 inches  long  with  sloping  tops  and  pointed 
root.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  35c;  % lb.,  70c;  1 lb.,  $1.25. 

CHINA  ROSE — This  variety  should  not  be  sown  earlier  than  the  middle  of  June, 
as  it  is  a winter  variety,  and  if  sown  in  the  spring  it  becomes  too  woody 
for  use  before  winter,  when  they  are  used.  This  radish  is  shorter  and 
thicker  than  the  long  Scarlet,  and  of  a bright  rose  color.  Flesh  very  white 
and  solid  and  a good  keeper.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  40c;  % lb.,  70e. 

1 lb.,  $1.25. 

ROUND  VARIETIES 

NON  PLUS  ULTRA,  FRENCH — This  radish  has  a very 
fine  appearance,  being  different  from  the  Holland 
stock  of  the  same  name,  having  more  tops,  a little 
lighter  color,  and  not  so  apt  to  crack.  Requiring  a 
longer  time  to  grow.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  lOe;  *4  lb.,  35c;  % 
lb.,  70c;  1 lb.,  $1.25. 

NON  PLUS  ULTRA,  FORCING  HOLLAND — Entirely  red, 
round  radish,  which  grows  very  rapidly.  This  variety 
is  decidedly,  earlier  than  the  French  stock  of  the 
same  name,  also  being  darker  red,  with  much  shorter 
leaves.  For  forcing,  this  is  considered  by  far  the 
most  profitable.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  *4  lb.,  35c;  y2  lb., 
70c;  1 lb.,  $1.25. 

WHITE  CRYSTAL — This  is  a half  stump-rooted  radish, 
having  a crystal  white  appearance.  Very  good  for 
forcing.  Tops  quite  small.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  14  lb., 

35c;  V2  lb.,  70c;  1 lb.,  $1.25 

YELLOW  SUMMER  TURNIP — Very  symmetrical,  nearly 
round,  with  grayish-white  skin,  covered  with  bright 
yellow  russetting,  making  it  very  attractive.  Flesh 
firm,  white  and  rather  pungent.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  % 
lb.,  35c;  % lb.,  70c;  1 lb.,  $1.25. 

CRIMSON  GIANT — This  extraordinary  turnip  shaped  va- 
riety is  of  a beautiful  crimson  color,  flesh  firm,  crisp, 
and  tender.  Unlike  other  varieties  of  round  rad- 
ishes it  remains  perfect  a long  time,  does  not  become 
pithy  even  when  twice  its  average  size.  Pkt„  5cj 
oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  35c;  % lb.,  70c;  1 lb.,  $1.25. 

DEEP  SUMMER  TURNIP,  HOLLAND  STRAIN — We  first 
introduced  this  handsome  radish  ten  years  ago,  it 
being  different  from  any  other  Deep  Summer  Turnip 
Radish,  being  more  uniform  in  color  and  size.  Does 
not  become  pithy  as  early  as  other  sorts.  Pkt.,  5c; 
oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  35c;  yz  lb.,  70e;  1 lb.,  $1.25. 

FRENCH  BREAKFAST  RADISH — The  favorite  radish  to 
date.  It  is  termed  as  a round  radish  but  to  be  exact, 
it  is  olive  shaped.  It  is  extra  early,  red  with  a white 
tip,  mild  flavor,  especially  adapted  for  the  family 
garden.  It  is  the  first  radish  to  appear  in  the  spring. 
Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  y4  lb„  35c;  % lb.,  70c;  1 lb.,  $1.25. 


Nou  Plus  Ultra 


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i Mr.  Mike  Labri- 
\ ola,  of  W e 1 b y, 

• Colo.,  who  is  be- 
| yond  a doubt  one 
s of  the  best  garde- 
ners in  Adams  Co.,  i: 
f says : 

Be  sure  and  save  n 
s me  10  pounds  of 
J Hartner’s  White 
I Tip  Radish,  also  5 
I pounds  of  the  Se- 
= lected  Sno  w b a 1 1 
Turnips.  These  are 
5 the  finest  strains 
I I ever  planted. 

T (Signed) 

I Mike  Labriola. 

I Welby,  Colo.  ] 

j Western  Seed  Co.,  | 
i Denver,  Colo. 

| Mr.  Hartner: — 5 

s Please  see  that  | 

I you  save  for  me  g 
I 10  pounds  of  your  j 
I Gold  Seal  Cincin-  s 
s nati  MarketRadish  [ 

| Seed.  These  pro-  | 
f duce  the  fancy  | 

! radishes  that  I » 
f sold  you  last  year.  | 

I made  more  mon-  ? 

| ey  on  this  patch  j 
! of  radishes  than  ? 
f any  other  piece  of  I 
ground  in  the  gar-  | 
f den.  (Signed)  I 

I Nick  James.  i 

HARTNER’S  EARLY 
WHITE  TIPPED  (French 
Strain) — This  is  the  little 
round,  red  radish  with 
the  white  tip  that  is 
planted  in  the  early 
spring  and  matures  in  30 
days.  The  flesh  is  snow 
white,  crisp  and  tender. 
For  the  past  ten  years 
we  have  supplied  and 
satisfied  the  market  gar- 
White  Icicle — See  page  60  deners  of  this  section 

with  this  special  strain.  They  grow  evenly  in  size 

and  color  and  produce  small  tops.  It  is  by  far  the 

best  round,  white  tip  radish  to  plant  either  for  the 

market  or  the  little  home  garden.  If  planted  at  in- 

tervals of  10  to  12  days  you  have  fresh,  tender  rad- 
ishes throughout  the  entire  summer.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz., 
10c;  % lb.,  35c;  % lb.,  70c;  1 lb.,  $1.25. 

ALL,  SEASON  RADISH  MIXTURE — This  is  a well  bal- 
anced mixture  of  every  sort  of  radishes  known  and 
contains  only  the  very  best  and  truest  strains.  From 
a bed  of  our  mixed  radishes  one  can  have  radishes 
the  entire  season,  for  in  mixing  we  include  early 
round,  early  long,  midseason  and  late  varieties.  It  is 
quite  interesting  to  have  a mixed  bed  for  you  will 
find  some  sorts  you  never  have  seen  before.  As  every 
seed  will  grow,  we  advise  that  you  do  not  plant  too 
thick  so  that  each  plant  will  thrive  and  have  room  to 
mature.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c;  % lb.,  50c;  1 lb.,  $1.50 
LARGE  WHITE  SUMMER  TURNIP  RADISH — A new  va- 
riety of  round,  white  radish  from  Holland,  known  as 
a summer  radish.  Somewhat  larger  than  the  common 
varieties  of  round  radish,  and  when  matured  and 
ready  for  the  table  should  be  about  the  size  of  an 
egg,  only  round,  with  solid  meat,  flavored  like  the 
White  Icicle  or  White  Vienna.  This  new  radish  is  a 
fine  sort  for  the  garden  and  should  be  given  a trial. 
Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  35c;  % lb.,  70c;  1 lb.,  $1.25. 
LONG,  BLACK  SPANISH — The  flavor,  color  of  skin  and 
flesh  same  as  the  Round  Black  Spanish  and  keeps 
equally  well,  is  a long  black  radish  instead  of  a round 
one.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.  10c;  % lb.,  35c;  % lb.,  70c;  1 lb.,  $1.25. 


Early  Scarlet  White  Tipped  (Hartner’s) 


TRY  A PACKAGE  OF 
OUR  ALL  SEASON 
RADISH  MIXTURE 


Round  Black  Spanish 

ROUND  BLACK  SPANISH — Roots  round,  sometimes  top- 
shaped, 3 to  4 inches  in  diameter,  skin  black,  flesh 
white,  very  compact  and  highly  flavored.  Excellent 
sort  for  winter  use.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  *4  lb.,  35c;  % 
lb.,  70c;  1 lb.,  $1.25. 

JAPANESE  WINTER  RADISH — It  resembles  the  Japan- 
ese Summer  Radish  except  that  it  is  somewhat 
smaller.  It  is  more  crisp  and  of  better  flavor  in  the 
winter  season.  It  is  pure  white,  grows  about  8 inches 
long  and  not  as  tapering  as  the  larger  one.  Pkt.,  5c; 
large  pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  XA  lb.,  60c;  1 lb.,  $2.00. 


Japanese  Su  miner  Radish 


JAPANESE  SUMMER  RADISH 

— Its  beautiful  white  color 
and  mammoth  size  attracts 
great  attention.  It  is  very 
tender  and  the  flavor  is  ex- 
cellent and  mild.  It  attains 
perfection  in  Colorado, grow- 
ing to  2 feet  in  length  and  3 
inches  in  diameter.  It  is  a 
profitable  radish  to  grow  as 
it  sells  readily  and  is 
relished  by  all.  We  have 
had  grown  for  us  a limited 
quantity  of  this  seed  and 
now  offer  it  at  5c  per  pkt., 
large  pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  % 
lb.,  60c;  1 lb.,  $2.00. 


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Strawberry  Rhubarb 


RHUBARB 

SEED 

CRIMSON  KING,  OR  STRAW- 
BERRY— This  is  the  largest 
and  most  productive  vari- 
ety known.  No  garden 
should  be  without  rhubarb, 
especially  this  kind.  Pkt.  5c; 
oz„  10c;  % lb.,  35c;  1 lb., 
$1.25.  Postpaid. 

SCARLET  QUEEN — This  vari- 
ety is  a favorite  because  of 
its  hardiness  and  excellent 
flavor.  While  the  stems 
grow  to  desired  length,  they 
are  rarely  thicker  than  the 
thumb.  It  is  desirable  for 
the  home  garden,  where 
good  table  quality  is  first 
considered.  Pkt.,  5c;  1 oz., 
10c;  *4  lb.,  35c;  1 lb.,  $1.25. 
Postpaid. 

PIE  PLANT 

ROOTS 

We  can  furnish  good,  live 
roots  of  any  of  the  varieties 
listed  below. 

CRIMSON  KING  or  STRAW- 
BERRY— (Large  Ted.) 
SCARLET  QUEEN  — Medium 
red. 

GIANT  RED — Largest  variety 
grown. 

VICTORIA — Pink,  large. 

Any  of  the  above,  2 for  25c; 
5 for  60c;  12  for  $1.25.  Charges 
prepaid.  If  by  freight  or  ex- 
press, not  prepaid,  $1.00  per 
dozen;  $6.00  per  100. 


SALSIFY,  or 
OYSTER  PLANT 

Culture — Sow  the  seed  in  the 
spring  in  drills  one  foot  apart  and 
one  inch  deep,  thinning  out  plants 
to  four  inches.  It  succeeds  best  in 
light,  well-enriched  soil.  One  ounce 
of  seed  for  50  feet  of  drill. 

This  vegetable,  when  cooked,  re- 
sembles the  oyster  in  flavor,  com- 
paratively easy  to  grow,  habits  sim- 
ilar to  those  of  the  parsnip.  Can  be 
left  in  the  ground  during  the  win- 
ter; in  fact,  frost  increases  the  qual- 
ity. Can  be  cooked  as  cauliflower 
or  sliced  raw  for  a salad. 
MAMMOTH  SANDWICH  ISLAND— 
This  is  the  largest  variety;  very 
uniform  in  size;  most  popular  sort 
for  this  section.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c; 
% lb.,  50c;  1 lb.,  $1.35,  postpaid. 
LONG.  WHITE,  FRENCH — Pkt.,  5c; 
oz.,  25c;  % lb.,  75c;  1 lb.,  $2.50, 
postpaid. 


Write  for  our  Special  Delivered 
Prices  on  the  seeds  you  wish  to  Mammoth 

plant.  It  pays.  Sandwich  Island 


t 

To  Those  Who  Plant  Large  Quantities  of  Seed: 

Buyers  of  large  quantities  of  seeds,  either  for  farm 
or  garden,  will  find  it  decidedly  to  their  advantage  to 
submit  a list  of  their  requirements  in  advance  of  the 
planting  season,  requesting  samples  and  prices  delivered 
to  their  station.  We  have  provided  a convenient  space 
for  this  purpose  on  the  back  of  order  sheet  enclosed.  Fill 
it  out  and  forward  to  us  today,  and  be  ready  to  plant 
when  the  weather  is  favorable. 

Germination  and  Purity  Test  Furnished  On  All 
Field  Seeds. 


WRITE  FOR  SPECIAL 
PRICES  ON 
LARGE  AMOUNTS 


Spinach 

QUALITY  FIRST 


THESE  PRICES 
ARE 

POSTPAID 


Spinach  thrives  in  any  ordinary  soil  and  its  cultivation  is  a very  simple  matter.  To  secure  good  spinach  early 
In  the  spring  the  seed  should  be  planted  in  the  fall.  For  a succession,  sow  again  early  in  the  spring  and  every  two 
weeks  thereafter.  The  plants  should  bis  cut  before  hot  weather,  while  young  and  tender  and  when  properly  prepared 
no  greens  are  more  palatable  and  nutritious.  Special  prices  will  be  made  on  larger  amounts  than  quoted  below. 


VIROFLAY,  OR  VERY  THICK  LONG-LEAVED — This  Is 
the  market  gardener’s  favorite  for  fall  and  spring 
sowing  around  Denver,  as  it  furnishes  an  abundance 
of  heavy,  broad,  dark  green  leaves  of  finest  quality 
and  appearance,  and  on  account  of  their  firmness  and 
substance  they  remain  in  prime  saleable  condition  for 
a long  time,  making  it  especially  desirable  where 
bulk  is  desired.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  25c;  1 lb.,  65c. 


New  Victoria 


NEW  VICTORIA — An  excellent  sort,  forming  a very  large, 
exceedingly  thick,  very  dark  green  leaf,  slightly 


crumpled  in  the  center.  This  variety  becomes  fit 
for  use  nearly  as  early  as  any,  remaining  so  much 
longer  than  most  kinds  that  it  cannot  fail  to  please, 
whether  grown  for  the  market  or  home  garden.  Pki., 
5c;  oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  25c;  1 lb.,  65c. 

ROUND  BROAD  LEAVED— This  excellent  variety  cornea 
quickly  to  maturity,  forming  clusters  of  large,  very 
thick  leaves,  rather  smooth  and  rounded  at  the  top. 
A good  kind  and  next  to  Viroflav  as  market  gar- 
dener’s choice.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  25c;  1 lb.,  65c. 

LONG  STANDING — (Round  Leaved) — An  improved  deep 
green  variety  of  round  leaves.  Does  not  run  to  seed 
as  quickly  as  others  and  one  of  the  most  desirable 
medium  early  varieties.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  25c; 
1 lb.,  65c. 

NEW  ZEALAND — (Tetragonia  Expensa) — Unlike  true 
spinach  in  type  in  that  it  thrives  during  hot  weather 
in  any  soil,  rich  or  poor.  The  tender  shoots  are 
good  quality  and  may  be  cut  throughout  the  sum- 
mer. The  plants  become  very  large  and  spreading; 
leaves  small,  broad,  but  pointed.  The  seed,  which  is 
four  or  five  times  as  large  as  common  spinach,  can 
be  planted  from  4 to  6 inches  apart  or  in  hills  as  de- 
sired. Pkt.,  5c;  1 oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  35c;  1 lb.,  $1.25. 

BLOOMSDALE  SAVOY — A very  early  variety.  / The  plant 
is  of  upright  growth  with  thick,  glossy,  dark  green 
leaves  of  medium  size,  pointed  but  quite  broad, 
curled  and  wrinkled  like  those  of  Savoy  Cabbage. 
It  is  hardy  and  grows  rapidly  to  a suitable  size  for 
use.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  25c;  1 lb.,  65c. 


We  Are  Market  Gardeners’  Seeds- 
men—This  Means  Quality  Prevails. 


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Squash 


(ALL,  PRICES  POSTPAID) 

Squashes  are  divided  Into  two  different  classes— summer  and  winter.  Although  they  neither  resemble  nor 
taste  alike,  both  are  known  as  squashes.  The  majority  of  the  summer  varieties  are  the  bush  sorts,  while  the  winter 
varieties  are  the  running  sorts. 


EARLY  WHITE  BUSH  SCAL- 
LOPED— An  extra  early  sort 
that  is  ready  for  market 
ahead  of  any  of  the  other 
varieties  of  White  Bush 
Squash.  The  demand  for 
White  Bush  Squash  is  in- 
creasing each  year  among 
the  car  lot  vegetable  ship- 
pers. One  of  the  peculiar 
characteristics  of  this  squash 
is  that  in  order  to  keep  it 
bearing  and  producing  the 
squash  must  be  kept  picked 
and  never  allowed  to  grow 
larger  than  5 or  6 inches 
across.  And  as  this  is  the 
size  desired  by  the  shippers, 
ready  markets  can  always  be 
found.  Last  year  there  was 
not  enough  Earlv  White 
Bush  Squash  planted  to  sup- 
ply the  demand.  It  is  easy 
to  grow;  a fine  eating  veg- 
etable and  should  be  planted 
in  all  gardens,  large  or  small. 
Postpaid:  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c; 

% lb.,  40c;  1 lb.,  $1.40. 


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SUMMER  VARIETIES 


CULTURE — Summer  or  bush  varieties  should  be  planted  in  rows  three 
feet  apart  and  three  and  one-half  feet  in  the  row,  for  these  sorts  ars 
produced  on  bushes  and  never  trail. 


Winter  varieties  are  of  different  growth  and  should  be  planted 
in  hills  about  four  to  five  feet  apart  and  allpwed  to  vine  and  trail 
all  over  the  ground.  Squash  do  not  demand  much  cultivation  and 
thrive  on  almost  any  soil.  Never  plant  squash  until  all  danger  of 
frost  is  past,  for  they  are  very  sensitive  to  cold.  Drop  three  to  four 
seeds  to  the  hill.  Always  be  careful  not  to  bruise  when  harvesting, 
for  a bruise  will  start  decay  and  the  squash  will  spoil. 


FORDHOOK  SQUASH — Can  be  used  either  for  a summer  or  winter  va- 
riety; the  first  fruits  are  oblong  and  thick  meated  of  a yellowish 
color,  being  very  highly  flavored.  For  summer  use  gather  before 
it  is  quite  ripe,  but  for  winter  allow  them  to  ripen  on  the  vine  and 
when  stored  they  will  keep  throughout  the  entire  winter.  Being  a 
bush  variety  it  can  be  planted  close  and  a heavy  yield  produced  on 
a small  patch.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  50c;  1 lb.,  $1.75,  postpaid. 


GIANT  SUMMER  CROOKNECK — An  improvement  over  the  Summer 
Crookneck,  and  rapidly  becoming  a favorite  among  the  market  gar- 
deners. Its  growth  and  habits  resemble  the  common  crookneck 
variety,  but  the  fruits  have  a different  shaped  neck;  instead  of  being 
long,  narrow  and  crooked  it  is  somewhat  shorter,  thicker  and 
straighter,  making  it  more  desirable  for  packing  and  not  so  liable 
to  break  off.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  50c;  1 lb.,  $1.75,  postpaid. 


WINTER  VARIETIES 

GOLDEN  HUBBARD — Very  productive;  fruits  uniform  in 
size,  weighing  from  6 to  8 pounds.  Shape  like  the 
Hubbard;  good  keeper;  shell  is  very  hard, 
warty  and  of  rich  orange-red  color.  Pkt., 

5c;  oz.,  15c;  % lb.,  50c;  1 lb.,  $1.75. 

CHICAGO  WARTY  HUBBARD — This  is  the 
best  and  most  popular  strain  of  the  win- 
ter squash.  When  thoroughly  ripe  its 
tough,  warted  shell  is  as  hard  as  a rock, 
and  the  meat  is  a rich  golden-orange  col- 
or, possessing  the  highest  flavor,  only  to 
be  compared  with  that  of  a sweet  potato. 

Many  prefer  a good  ripe  Hubbard  Squash 
baked  well  done  in  a hot  oven  to  baked 
sweet  potatoes.  Chicago  Warty  Hubbard, 
if  allowed  to  ripen  will  keep  in  good  con- 
condition,  and  one  may  have  this  delici- 
ous vegetable  all  winter.  They  are  easy 
to  grow,  and  pay  you  well  for  the  time  and  trouble 
you  give  them.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c;  *4  lb.,  50c;  lb.,  $1.75. 

DELICIOUS — This  is  a splendid  variety;  more  like  the 
Hubbard  than  any  other,  but  surpasses  it  in  some 
respects'  for  home  use  as  it  is  not  quite  so  large. 
The  shell  is  not  so  hard;  the  meat  is  thicker  and  of 
extra  fine  quality.  Pkt.,  5e;  oz.,  15c;  % lb.,  50c;  1 lb., 
$1.75. 


Early  White  Bush 


Chicago  Warty  Hubbard 

HUBBARD  SQUASH  (TRUE) — The  old  standard  variety 
of  winter  squash,  and  equal  in  every  respect  to  the 
warty  in  growth,  flavor  and  yield,  but  matures  a 
few  days  earlier.  Practically  the  only  difference  is 
in  the  skin  or  shell.  The  true  Hubbard  has  a smooth 
surface  while  the  warty  Hubbard  is  knotted  and 
rough.  Price:  Postpaid,  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c;  % lb.,  50c; 
1 lb.,  $1.75. 

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SQUASH— Continued 


PIKE’S  PEAK,  OR  SIBLEY — An  excellent  winter  squash. 
Fine  grained  and  superior  in  flavor  and  keeping 
qualities  to  the  Hubbard  squash,  but  not  so  well 
known.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c;  % lb.,  50e;  1 lb.,  $1.75. 

MAMMOTH  CHILI — Attains  very  large  size,  some  as  large 
as  150  to  200  pounds.  The  flesh  is  rich  and  very 
desirable  for  stock  feeding.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  *4  lb., 
50c;  1 lb.,  $1.50.  Postpaid. 

BOSTON  MARROW — Is  the  favorite  winter  squash  of  the 
Eastern  states.  It  is  of  fine  flavor  and  a good  keep- 
Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  % lb.,  35c;  1 lb.,  $1.25. 


MARBLE  HEAD — Of  bluish  color,  sweet  and  dry.  Fine 
flavored.  Shape  long  and  pointed  at  both  ends. 
Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c;  % lb.,  50c;  1 lb.,  $1.75. 


TOBACCO 

MISSOURI  BROAD  LEAF — A well  known  variety  of  a 
very  early  kind,  and  one  of  the  few  that  matures  in 
our  country.  On  account  of  its  broad  leaf,  it  is  used 
by  cigarmakers  for  cigar  wrappers.  Pkt.,  5c;  *4  o*., 
25c;  1 oz.,  50c. 

CONNECTICUT  SEED  LEAF — This  is  the  most  popular 
variety;  can  be  relied  on  to  make  fine  cigars.  Stands 
the  cold  well.  Pkt.,  5c;  *4/  oz.,  25c;  1 oz.,  50c. 


Tomatoes— Idaho  Grown 

PRICES  ON  TOMATOES  ARE  POSTPAID. 


CULTURE — The  best  crops  are  grown  in 
light  soil.  For  extra  early  fruit  the 
seed  should  be  sown  in  a hot-bed  about 
the  first  week  in  March.  Sow  seed  in 
rows  4 inches  apart  and  cover  V2  inch 
deep.  Enough  plants  for  a small  gar- 
den may  also  be  grown  in  shallow 
boxes  or  flower  pots  in  a sunny  win- 
dow in  the  house.  When  the  weather 
becomes  warm  out  of  doors,  gradually 
harden  them  by  exposing  them  to  the 
air.  When  all  danger  of  frost  is  past, 
set  out  in  the  open  and  water  until  the 
plants  are  established. 

JUNE  PINK — Yields  as  much  as  Spark’s 
Earliana  and  Chalk’s  Early  Jewel;  rip- 
ens a few  days  before  the  Earliana  ana 
about  10  days  before  the  Jewel.  It  i& 
considered  in  this  section  as  the  best  of 
all  early  tomatoes.  Should  not  be 
planted  as  a main  crop  when  the  grower 
intends  to  sell  to  shippers,  for  it  has 
proved  a failure  for  this  purpose,  as  the 
tomato  is  too  tender  and  skin  too  thin 
to  stand  shipping.  Pkt.,  5c;  large  pkt., 
10c;  *4  oz.,  20c;  1 oz.,  75c;  ^4  lb.,  $2.00; 
1 lb.,  $4.50. 


June  Pink 


TRUCKERS’  FAVORITE — A purple  variety  of  unusual 
merit.  Its  fine,  smooth,  uniformly  shaped  fruits  com- 
mand the  highest  market  price.  The  fruits  are  thick- 


CHALK’S  EARLY  JEWEL — One  of  the  most  valuable 
early  tomatoes.  Matures  about  a week  or  ten  days 
later  than  the  Earliana;  fruit  bright  red,  much  hand- 


meated  and  very  solid;  the  meat  is  of  the  finest  flavor, 
making  them  equally  desirable  for  slicing,  canning  and 
cooking  purposes.  A basket  of  these  tomatoes  is  a 
most  attractive  sight 
and  those  offering  them 
for  sale  will  find  the  de- 
mand larger  than  the 
supply.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  50c; 

% lb.,  $1.50;  1 lb.,  $4.00. 

LIVINGSTON’S  BEAUTY— 

This  splendid  tomato  is 
without  doubt  the  most 
widely  known  and  popu- 
lar of  all  the  purple- 
fruited  varieties.  A hardy 
strong  grower,  produc- 
tive, large,  always 
smooth;  color  is  a very 
glossy  crimson,  with  a 
tinge  of  pur-ple.  Grows 
in  clusters  of  four  to  six 
large  fruits,  retaining  its 
splendid  size  until  late 
in  the  season.  Ripens 
quite  early,  entirely  free 
from  ribbed  and  elon- 
gated fruit.  Flesh  very 
firm;  has  a tough  skin 
and  few  seeds.  Seldom 
rots  or  cracks  after  a 
rain.  For  shipping  and 
general  marketing  pur- 
poses it  can  not  be  ex- 
celled. Picked  quite 
green,  will  still  ripen 
nicely.  Pkt.,  5c;  % oz., 

20c;  oz.,  50c;  % lb.,  $1.50; 

1 lb.,  $3.25. 


somer  and  heavier,  produces  more  abundantly  and 
continually  than  that  sort,  j Pkt.,  5c;  % oz.,  10c;  oz., 
75c;  % lb.,  $2.00;  1 lb.,  $4.50. 

EARLY  BIRD 
TOMATO 

See  Novelties,  Page  3. 


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TOMATOES— Continued 


spark’s  EARLIANA — This  is  a remarkable  early  to- 
mato, quite  handsome  and  of  good  size.  It  should  be 
planted  when  early  tomatoes  are  wanted,  but  not  for 
the  main  crop.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  50c;  % lb.,  $1.50. 

BONNIE  BEST — An  early  scarlet-fruited  tomato  which 
has  proven  a success  all  over  the  country.  It  is  from 
ten  days  to  two  weeks  earlier  than  Chalk’s  Early 
Jewel,  which  it  otherwise  resembles.  It  is  smooth, 
very  even  in  size,  very  solid,  and  also  very  prolific. 
It  is  one  of  the  best  house-garden,  canning  and  ship- 
ping tomatoes  in  existence.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  50c;  % lb., 
$1.50. 

ACME  TOMATO — Well  known,  bright,  standard  variety 
tomatoe  grown  extensively  throughout  the  middle 
states;  very  prolific;  of  a rich  pinkish  color;  often 
found  in  clusters  of  eight  to  ten  good,  even-sized  to- 
matoes. Is  practically  coreless  and  not  apt  to  split. 
The  vines  are  medium  and  short  jointed.  The  flavor 
is  excellent.  Price:  Pkt.,  5c;  % oz.,  20c;  1 oz.,  50c;  */4 
lb.,  $1.50;  1 lb.,  $3.25. 

IMPERIAL, — The  fruits  are  thick-meated  and  very  solid; 
the  meat  is  of  the  finest  flavor,  making  them  equally 
desirable  for  slicing,  canning  and  cooking  purposes. 
A basket  of  these  tomatoes  is  a most  attractive  sight 
and  those  offering  them  for  sale  will  find  the  demand 
larger  than  the  supply.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  50c;  *4  lb.,  $1.50. 

PONDEROSA  TOMATO  (Improved  Strain) — An  extens- 
ively advertised  tomato  that  has  lived  up  to  all  the 
good  things  said  about  it.  By  “Improved  Strain”  we 
mean  the  globular,  smooth  and  uniform  tomato 
planted  so  extensively  in  the  South,  and  not  the  ob- 
long, rough,  uneven  Ponderosa  that  was  first  intro- 
duced by  Eastern  houses.  The  Improved  Ponderosa 
is  a purple  tomato,  being  of  the  same  color  and  grade 
as  the  Beauty.  It  is  not  only  the  largest,  but  the 
heaviest  tomato  grown,  and  considered  by  thousands 
as  the  best  early,  large  slicing  tomato.  It  keeps  bear- 
ing the  entire  season.  A fine  sort  for  the  home  gar- 


den. This  season  we  will  be  able  to  furnish  plants  of 
this  variety.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  50c;  % lb.,  $1.75;  1 lb„  $5.00. 

NEW  STONE1 — Best  shipping  tomato,  and  if  you  are  in- 
tending growing  for  the  car-lot  shippers,  do  not 
overlook  this  wonderful  bright  red,  perfectly  smooth 
tomato.  It  is  not  being  given  the  cultivation  it  de- 
serves in  this  section.  It  is  a sure  crop.  Fruit 
larger  and  more  prolific  than  the  Beauty.  It  is  a 
good  keeper.  Flesh  solid  and  free  from  core.  Sta- 
tistics of  the  entire  country  show  that  there  are  more 
Stone  tomatdes  grown  than  any  other  six  varieties 
put  together.  Pkt.,  5c;  % oz.,  15c;  oz.,  50c;  % lb.,  $1.50. 

LIVINGSTON’S  GLOBE — An  early,  beautiful  variety  and, 
on  account  of  shape,  it  permits  a greater  number  of 
slices  than  other  sorts.  Its  flesh  is  firm,  has  few 
seeds,  ripens  evenly  and  early;  produces  large  clus- 
ters, containing  3 to  7 fruits.  It  can  be  truthfully 
stated  that  the  plants  are  literally  loaded  with  fruit. 
This  tomato  should  be  given  more  attention  by  the 
out-of-door  planters,  for  it  is  early  and  produces  an 
abundant  crop,  being  well  liked  by  the  trade.  The 
best  sort  for  the  green-house.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  50c;  % 
lb.,  $1.75;  1 lb.,  $5.00. 

ODD  VARIETIES  TOMATOES 

YELLOW  PLUM — Fruits  average  two  inches  in  length, 
and  are  an  inch  in  diameter;  bright  lemon  color,  ex- 
cellent flavor;  fine  for  preserving.  Pkt.,  5c;  % ei^ 
15c;  1 oz.,  50c;  % lb.,  $1.75. 

YELLOW  PELAR — Similar  to  the  Yellow  Plum  but  fruit* 
are  a pear  shape.  Pkt.,  5c;  % oz.,  15c;  % lb.,  $1.75. 

RED  CHERRY — Fine  for  preserving;  fruits  of  bright  red 
color.  Presents  a beautiful  appearance.  Pkt.,  5o;  *4 
oz.,  15c;  y4  lb.,  $1.75. 

HUSK  TOMATOES — Used  for  preserving  purposes  only. 
Pkt.,  5c;  % oz.,  15c;  *4  lb.,  $1.75. 

MIXED  SMALL  TOMATOES — Above  four  sorts.  PkL,  lOe. 


Bangholm 

Rutabaga 


Purple  Top 
Rutabaga 


Bortf  elder 
Turnip 


Purple  Top 
White  Globe 


Early 

Snowball 


White 

Egg 


White 

Milan 


This  diagram  shows  comparative  sizes  and 
shapes  of  different  varieties  of  Turnips  and  Rut- 
abagas, also  portion  above  ground. 


CULTURE — Turnip  is  one  of  the  first  seeds  to  be 
sown  in  the  spring.  As  soon  as  the  ground 
can  be  worked,  spade  or  plow  deeply  and 
prepare  the  surface  finely,  raking  off  all 
clods  and  stones.  Sow  the  seeds  at  once  in 
the  freshly  dug  soil;  sow  very  thinly  and 
rake  the  seeds  into  the  soil  %-inch  deep; 
when  up,  thin  out  to  3 inches  apart.  Turnips 
become  tough  and  strong  during  the  hot 
weather,  and  the  sowings  should  be  so  reg- 
ulated that  they  will  become  fit  for  use  either 
early  in  the  summer  or  late  autumn.  For 
winter  use,  sow  from  the  middle  of  July  to 
the  end  of  August. 

EXTRA  EARLY  WHITE  MILAN — This  is  the 
earliest  turnip  and  is  grown  exclusively  for 
bunching  for  the  early  market.  A flat  va- 
riety, and  tor  this  reason  has  practically  no 
sale  after  the  globe-shaped  sorts  are  offered. 
Pkt.,  5c;  large  pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  % lb.,  70c; 
1 lb.,  $2.00.  Postpaid. 

ELARLY  SNOWBALL — Very  rapid  grower,  being 
white,  and  is  the  first  of  the  globe-shaped 
sorts.  Pkt.,  5c;  large  pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  *4 
lb.,  50c;  1 lb.,  $1.20.  Postpaid. 


Early  Snowball 


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EARLY  PURPLE  TOP  STRAP  LEAF 
This  is  a flat  shaped  turnip — one- 
third  of  the  upper  portion  is  pur- 
ple, balance  of  the  skin  is  white. 
In  many  localities  this  variety  is 
preferred  on  account  of  its  fine 
flavor  and  it  finds  a place  in 
many  home  gardens.  It  is  not 
extensively  planted  by  market 
gardeners.  Pkt.,  5e;  large  pkt., 
10c;  oz.,  15c;  % lb.,  35c;  1 lb.,  90c. 

LONG  WHITE,  OR  COW  HORN— 
This  variety  grows  large,  partly 
above  the  ground.  Flesh  white 
and  sweet.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c;  % 
lb.,  40c;  1 lb.,  $1.50. 

WHITE  EGG  IMPORTED  SPBCIAI 
STRAIN — This  variety  is  without 
doubt  the  best  bunching  turnip  foi 
this  market.  The  White  Egg  it 
the  standard  and  when  it  is  of- 
fered all  other  sorts  are  slow  sale 
is  especially  profitable  for  this 
market  when  grown  so  as  to  be 
ready  by  August  1st,  for  during 
that  month  the  shippers  eagerlj 
buy  all  that  is  offered.  Pkt.,  5c; 
large  pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  % lb„  35c; 
1 lb.,  $1.25. 


TURNIPS—Continued 


White  Egg 

PURPLE  TOP  WHITE  GLOBE — The  most  popular  turnip  DANISH 
in  cultivation,  possessing  the  two  qualities  looked 
forward  to  from  turnips;  being  both  early  and  sweet. 

The  demand  for  the  Purple  Top  turnip  is  becoming 
greater  each  year,  and  in  a short  time  it  will  be 
classed  among  the  leading  turnip  for  market  garden- 
ers. The  flesh  is  snow  white,  crisp,  sweet  and  solid; 
skin  is  pure  white  and  smooth  except  at  the  crown 
and  shoulders  of  the  turnip;  it  is  colored  a rich,  red- 
dish purple.  A good  keeper.  Pkt.,  5c;  large  pkt.,  10c; 
oz.,  15c;  % lb.,  35c;  lb.,  $1.00. 


WHITE  EGG  (“Hartner’s  Gold 
Seal”) — This  strain  of  white 
Egg  turnip  is  the  standard 
for  market  gardeners  wno 
plant  for  sacking  purposes. 
It  is  an  unusual  quick 
grower  and  never  fails  to 
produce  even  size,  pure 
white  turnips  of  perfect 
shape.  After  you  have  har- 
vested your  crop  of  early 
peas,  beans,  cabbage,  let- 
tuce, etc.,  you  will  have 
plenty  of  time  to  secure  a 
good  crop  of  turnips  of  this 
strain  from  the  same  piece 
of  ground.  The  skin  and 
meat  are  as  white  as  snow, 
being  very  crisp,  tender  and 
sweet,  and  is  known  as  the 
best  turnip  for  keeping  or 
storing  throughout  the  win- 
ter. Due  to  its  sweet  flavor 
it  is  regarded  as  the  finest 
eating  turnip  under  cultiva- 
tion. Price:  Pkt.,  5c;  % oz., 
10c;  1 oz.,  15c;  *4  lb.,  35c; 
1 lb.,  $1.25.  Postpaid. 

BORTFELDER  TURNIP  — (Largest  Turnip 
Grown) — In  countries  where  turnips  are  grown  ex- 
tensively for  feeding  purposes,  the  Bortfelder  is  a 
favorite.  It  grows  2 feet  in  length  and  5 inches  in 
diameter,  and  of  cream  color  flesh.  It  is  a rapid 
grower  and  the  most  productive  of  all  turnips.  It  is 
fed  to  stock  same  as  mangels.  Pkt.,  5c;  large  pkt., 
10c;  oz.,  15c;  % lb.,  40c;  1 lb.,  $1.25. 


Purple  Top  White  Globe 

POMERANEAN  WHITE  GLOBE — One  of  the  most  pro- 
ductive kinds  and  in  good  rich  soil,  roots  will  fre- 
quently grow  eight  pounds  in  weight.  Perfect  globe 
shaped;  skin  white  and  smooth.  Pkt.,  5e;  oz.,  15c; 
*4  lb.,  40c;  1 lb.,  $1.50. 

Yellow  Turnips 

LARGE  AMBER  GLOBE — One  of  the  best  varieties  for 
a field  crop  for  stock.  Color  of  skin  and  flesh  yel- 
low; fine  grained  and  sweet;  hardy,  keeps  well,  and 
is  a good  cropper.  Pkt.,  5c;  large  pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15c; 
*4  lb.,  35c;  1 lb„  $1.25. 

GOLDEN  BALL — Undoubtedly  among  the  most  delicate 
and  sweetest  flavored  yellow  fleshed  turnips.  Not 
of  large  size,  but  firm,  hard  and  of  superior  quality. 
Keeps  well  and  is  a fine  table  sort.  Pkt.,  5c;  large 
pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  % lb„  35c;  1 lb.,  $1.25. 

YELLOW  ABERDEEN — Very  hardy,  productive  and  a 
good  keeper.  Color  pale  yellow,  with  purple  top, 
shaped  like  a globe.  Firm  in  texture,  resembling 
rutabagas.  Good  for  table  or  stock  feeding.  Pkt., 
5c;  large  pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  % lb.,  35c;  1 lb.,  $1.25. 


Rutabaga — 
The  Bangholm 


Rutabagas 

Rutabagas  are  excellent  feed  and  when  fed  as  man- 
gels they  greatly  enrich  the  flow  of  milk. 

BANGHOLM  RUTABAGA — This  is  the  largest  Rutabaga 
grown  and  has  been  awarded  the  highest  certificate 
by  the  Danish  government  as  the  best  cropping  Ru- 
tabaga. On  several  trials  it  has  produced  as  much 
as  49  tons  per  acre  where  it  is  extensively  grown. 
Pkt.,  5c;  large  pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  % lb.,  35c;  1 lb., 
$1.25. 

IMPROVED  AMERICAN  PURPLE  TOP — Very  hardy  and 
productive;  flesh  yellow,  sweet  and  solid.  Good  for 
stock  or  table  use.  The  best  yellow  sort.  Pkt.,  5c; 
large  pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  ^4  lb.,  40c;  1 lb.,  $1.25. 


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Vegetable  Plants  and  Roots 

WE  ARE  THE  BEST  EQUIPPED  SEED  HOUSE  IN  THE  WEST  FOR  FURNISHING  PLANTS 

We  do  not  recommend  sending  plants  by  mail,  but  If  you  desire  your  order  to  come  through  the  mail,  we  will 
do  all  in  our  power  to  have  them  reach  you  in  good  shape.  If  wanted  by  Parcel  Post,  add  5c  per  dozen,  25c  per  hun- 
dred, 90c  per  thousand. 

CABBAGE,  Early — Early  Jersey  Wakefield,  Charleston  Wakefield,  Copenhagen  Market,  Glory 

of  Enkhuizen,  Winningstadt.  (Ready  April  5th.) 15c 

CABBAGE,  Late — Hollander,  Danish  Round  Head,  Danish  Ball  Head,  Evergreen  Hollander,  Flat 

Dutch.  (Ready  April  10th) 15c 

CABBAGE,  Red — Red  Rock,  Red  Stonehead.  (Ready  April  10th  15c 

CABBAGE — Savoy  or  Curly,  Early  Ulm,  Drumhead  Head  Savoy.  (Ready  April  10th) 15c 

EGG  PLANT — Black  Beauty,  New  York  Improved.  (Ready  May  15th)  25c 

CELERY — Golden  Self  Bleaching,  Hartner’s  Wonder.  (Ready  May  15th) 15c 

CELERY — Giant  Pascal.  (Ready  June  5th)  Also  Hartner's  Special  Giant  Pascal  15c 

CAULIFLOWER,  Early — Dwarf  Erfurt,  Early  Snowball,  Maxine  Snowball.  (Ready  April  10th). 20c 

CAULIFLOWER,  Late — Hartner’s  Special  Strain,  Henderson’s  Snowball,  Danish  Dry  Weather 

(Ready  April  10th)  . 20c 

TOMATOES,  Transplanted — Early  Bird,  June  Pink,  Earliana — Chalk’s  Early  Jewel,  Beauty, 

Yellow  Plum,  Red  Cherry.  (Ready  May  5th) 20c 

PEPPERS — Chinese  Giant,  Early  Neapolitan,  Pimento,  Bull  Nose,  Mikado.  (Ready  May  10th) 

PEPPERS — Chili,  Cayenne,  Ruby  King,  Ruby  Giant.  (Ready  May  10th) 20c 

VEGETABLE  PLANTS 

Furnished  by  us  are  grown  from  our  best  selected  Gold  Seal  Strains — no  better  could  be  had. 
furnished  by  our  Vegetable  Seed  Department  and  the  plants  are  grown  by  expert  hot-bed  gardeners.  The  plants  are 
perfectly  packed  to  carry  by  mall  and  are  true  to  name  and  type. 

FOR  LARGER  AMOUNTS  GET  SPECIAL  PRICES. 


Per 

Per 

Per 

Doz. 

100 

1000 

.15c 

50c 

$4.00 

.15c 

50e 

$3.50 

.15c 

50c 

$4.00 

15c 

50c 

$4.00 

.25c 

$1.25 

$8.00 

15c 

40c 

$3J5© 

.15c 

40c 

$3.00 

.20c 

85c 

$7.00 

20c 

85c 

$7.00 

20c 

85c 

$6.00 

.20c 

85c 

$6.50 

,20c 

85c 

$6.50 

be  had. 

The 

seed  Is 

ASPARAGUS  ROOTS — The  roots  we  offer  are  fresh  stock 
grown  from  our  best  strains  of  Imported  Seeds.  We 
offer  both  one-year  and  two-year  old  roots,  but  for 
good  quick  results  we  recommend  the  two-year  old 
strong,  vigorous  roots.  The  prices  on  Asparagus 
Roots  are  postpaid.  The  two  best  varieties  grown  in 
our  section  are  the  Palmetto  and  the  Argenteuil;  both 
produce  green  shoots  that  are  tender  from  tips  to 
base.  We  can  furnish  good,  strong  plants  of  the  fol- 
lowing: Giant  Argenteuil,  Palmetto,  Conover’s  Colos- 
sal, Mammoth  White.  Good  two-year-old  roots,  1 
doz.,  35c;  postpaid;  100  for  $1.50;  postpaid;  1,000  for 
$10.00,  prepaid  by  express. 


RHUBARB  (Pie  Plant) — No  garden  is  complete  without 
this  old  standard.  It  is  easy  to  start  and  improves 
each  year.  Although  we  have  many  varieties  we 
recommend  the  Strawberry,  Giant  Red,  Large  Vic- 
toria. We  have  only  two-year  old  roots  that  will  do 
well  in  any  soil.  We  can  supply  Strawberry,  Giant 
Red,  Large  Victoria,  Early  Linnaeus,  Australian  Crim- 
son Winter.  Doz.,  50c,  postpaid;  100  $3.75,  postpaid. 
WRITE  FOR  SPECIAL  PRICE  ON  LARGE  AMOUNTS. 

HORSE  RADISH — Cut  4 to  6 inches  long,  and  each  root 
contains  one  good  crown.  This  is  one  of  the  hard- 
iest vegetables  for  the  garden  or  farm  and  can  be 
planted  in  wet  or  soggy  places  where  other  plants 
do  not  do  good.  It  gives  results  the  first  year.  The 
larger  roots  can  be  taken  up  and  stored  for  winter 
use.  If  grown  for  the  market  you  will  find  it  very 
profitable.  1 doz. -roots  postpaid,  20c;  100  roots  post- 
paid, $1.00.  For  larger  amounts  get  our  special  price. 

ARTICHOKES  (Jerusalem) — The  culture  of  the  arti- 
choke is  similar  to  the  potato,  hence  the  name:  “Po- 
tato Artichokes.”  For  description  see  page  26.  Price: 
1 lb.,  postpaid,  15c;  10  lbs.,  postpaid,  70c.  Write  for 
price  on  large  amounts. 

MINT  ROOTS — The  true  old-fashioned  mint  for  season- 
ing; easy  to  grow  and  gives  results  the  first  season. 
Doz.,  15c;  clump  of  roots,  30c,  postpaid. 

CHIVES  (Scbnlttlauch) — Although  of  the  vegetable  fam- 
ily it  can  also  be  used  as  a border  plant  for  the  flow- 


ers. For  flavoring  soups,  cottage  cheese,  etc.  When 
using  for  flavoring  the  tall  slender  leaves  or  tops  are 
clipped  close  to  the  ground  and  chopped  up  fine,  the 
same  as  parsley.  After  cutting,  the  tops  sprout  again 
for  future  use ; eight  or  ten  cuttings  may  be  obtained 
in  one  season.  Per  bunch,  25c,  prepaid. 

SAGE — One-year  clumps.  Each,  30c,  postpaid. 

TARRAGON — Highly  recommended  for  Tarragon  Vinegar. 
Each,  15c.  Postpaid. 

ASTER  PLANTS — Our  Aster  Plants  will  be  ready  about 
April  and  May  and  can  be  packed  and  sent  Parcel 
Post  so  as  to  arrive  fresh  and  ready  to  set  out.  The 
flowers  are  very  bright  and  showy  in  the  garden, 
and  elegantly  borne  on  long  stems  most  convenient 
for  vase  decorations.  In  form  the  flowers  are  some- 
what chrysanthemum-like.  Asters  grow  freely  in  any 
ordinary  garden  soil,  and  in  order  to  secure  size,  bril- 
liancy and  numerous  blooms,  plenty  of  ordinary,  well- 
rotted  manure  may  be  added  to  the  bed.  Plenty  of 
water  may  be  given  when  they  are  in  the  bud  and 
going  through  a hot  spell.  Price:  1 doz.,  35c,  post- 

paid; 5 doz.,  $1.50,  prepaid. 

PANSY  PLANTS — Are  true  perennials  and  if  covered 
throughout  the  coldest  days  of  winter  will  start 
early  in  the  spring  to  make  a bush.  They  have  be- 
come increasingly  popular  in  recent  years  on  account 
of  their  being  so  hardy,  free  flowering,  and  inexpen- 
sive. Their  habit  is  exceedingly  neat  and  the  many 
odd  and  beautiful  colors  include  numerous  very  del- 
icate as  well  as  rich  tints.  They  are  very  useful  for 
bedding  and  borders  and  give  continuous  succession 
of  bloom  from  early  spring  to  autumn.  The  plants 
offered  by  us  are  grown  from  our  Gold  Seal  mixture 
and  produce  larger  flowers  than  any  variety  grown. 
But  remember,  the  pansy  cannot  and  will  not  live 
up  to  expectations  unless  placed  on  strong  ground 
that  has  been  heavily  fertilized  with  well  rotted  barn- 
yard manure,  and  in  most  cases  does  best  in  a shady 
location.  Always  remember  that  pansies  must  have 
plenty  of  water.  1 doz.  plants  ready  to  bloom,  40c; 
5 doz.,  $1.75,  prepaid;  young  plants,  mixed  colors,  per 
100,  $2.30,  not  prepaid. 


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VEGETABLE  PLANT  COLLECTION.  (60  cts.  Postpaid.) 

We  are  offering  you  here  a fine  collection  of  good  strong  plants,  a dandy  assortment  for  an  average  garden. 
Extra  care  is  given  this  collection,  both  as  to  the  grade  and  packing,  so  that  they  will  carry  good  by  mail. 

1 doz.  Early  Cabbage  Plants.  % doz.  Large  Green  Pepper  Plants, 

1 doz.  Late  Cabbage  Plants.  1 doz.  Snowball  Cauliflower  Plants. 

% doz.  Large  Tomato  Plants. 


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THE  WESTERN  SEED  COMPANY,  DENVER,  COLORADO 


Sweet  Peas 


Spencer  and  Grandiflora  Types 

PRICES  POSTPAID. 

We  offer,  as  given  below,  many  varieties  of  Spencer  Sweet  Peas,  which  are  grown  for  us  by  the  very  best 
and  most  careful  sweet  pea  growers  in  the  country.  Therefore,  our  seed  produces  the  highest  grade  and  finest  flowers. 


CULTURE — A deep,  rich,  moist  soil  is  best  suited  to  cul- 
tivate Sweet  Peas,  hence  a trench  should  be  dug  one 
foot  deep  and  filled  with  the  very  best  loam  mixed 
with  bone  meal  or  well  rotted  stable  manure. 

Sow  early,  covering  about  Y2  inch  deep,  and  by 
degrees  as  the  vines  grow  up,  fill  the  trenches  with 
soil.  Spring  sowing  should  be  made  just  as  soon  as 
the  ground  can  be  prepared. 

Sweet  Peas  should  not  be  grown  on  the  same  soil 
year  after  year.  If  the  location  cannot  be  changed, 
the  soil,  to  a depth  and  width  of  a foot  or  more, 
should  be  removed  and  replaced  with  soil  from  an- 
other part  of  the  garden  or  grounds. 

After  the  plants  are  two  inches  high,  cultivate  as 
they  grow  and  a light  sprinkling  of  Wizard  Fertil- 
izer, worked  into  the  soil  will  be  a great  benefit. 
When  the  plants  are  about  5 inches  high  some  sup- 
port should  be  furnished,  such  as  bush  wire  netting, 
strings,  etc. 

Plant  as  early  as  possible.  For  an  abundance  of 
flowers,  give  plenty  of  water  and  keep  the  flowers 
picked. 

One  ounce  of  seed  to  10  feet  of  drill. 


King  White  Spencer 

TRUE  SPENCER  SWEET  PEAS  (Orchid  Varieties)  — 
Many  people  believe  that  the  SPENCERS  are  noth- 
ing more  than  large  flowering  varieties  graded  and 
■elected  from  the  common  strains  of  Sweet  Peas.  But 
this  is  not  true,  for  Spencer  Sweet  Peas  are  of  a 
different  and  grander  type;  the  color,  curves,  aroma 
and  gigantic  size  attained  through  Spencer  strains 
could  never  be  found  in  the  common  grades.  You  will 
note  from  description  that  we  have  selected  only  the 
very  best  types  of  separate  colors,  those  that  we 
know  will  give  satisfaction.  Our  mixed  Spencers 
contain  all  the  Standard  varieties,  including  our  se- 
lection of  straight  colors. 


1159 —  VERMILLION  BRILLIANT  (Spencer) — The  most 
brilliant  Scarlet  Spencer  yet  produced.  Pkt.,  10c; 
oz.,  30c;  i/4  lb.,  90c;  1 lb.,  $3.50. 

1160 —  MARIE  CORELLI  (Spencer) — Has  become  very 
popular  both  with  the  fanciers  and  those  who  grow 
for  the  market  on  account  of  its  being  almost  a sure 
producer  of  four  large  Rose  Crimson  blooms  to  the 
stem.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  30c;  % lb.,  90c;  1 lb.,  $3.50. 

1161 —  CAPTAIN  OF  THE  BLUES  (Spencer) — Waved  Spen- 
cer type,  very  large,  bluish  purple,  with  margins  of 
lilac.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  30c;  % lb.,  90c;  1 lb.,  $3.50. 

1162 —  ELFRIDA  PEARSON  (Spencer)  Pink — The  flowers 
of  this  strain  are  the  largest  produced  by  any  variety 
grown,  being  bold  and  full  of  lasting  quality  when 
cut.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  30c;  % lb.,  90c;  1 lb.,  $3.50. 

1163 —  KING  EDWARD  (Spencer)  Red — Undoubtedly  the 
largest  and  best  scarlet  Sweet  Pea  to  date.  Pkt.,  10c; 
oz.,  30c;  % lb.,  90c;  1 lb.,  $3.50. 

1164 —  OTHELLO  SPENCER — The  stems  are  thick  and 
carry  three  and  four  extra  large  deep  rich  maroon 
flowers  of  even  size.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  30c;  % lb.,  90c; 
1 lb.,  $3.50. 

1165 —  MRS.  ROUTZAHN  (Spencer)  — A large 
flowering  sort  with  thoroughly  crimped  and 
wavy  leaves.  The  large  blooms  are  of  a buff 
or  apricot  ground  flushed  with  a delicate 
pink  deepening  toward  the  edges.  Pkt.,  10c; 
oz.,  30c;  % lb.,  90c;  1 lb.,  $3.50. 

1166 —  HELEN  LEWIS  (Spencer) — One  of  the 
cleanest  cut  Spencer  Sweet  Peas  ever  intro- 
duced. Its  color  is  of  a rich  crimson  orange. 
Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  30c;  *4  lb.,  90c;  1 lb.,  $3.50. 

1167 —  ORCHID  (Spencer) — A distinct  new  type 
of  lavender.  They  are  of  extra  large  size, 
always  borne  three  and  four  (with  plenty  of 
fours),  on  long,  stiff  stems.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz., 
30c;  % lb.,  90c;  1 lb.,  $3.50. 

1168 —  MARGARET  ATLEE  (Spencer)  — This 
magnificent  specimen  of  Spencer  type  pro- 
duces the  most  perfect  shaped  flowers  of  the 
delicate  shades  of  cream  and  pink.  Pkt.,  10c; 
oz.,  30c;  14  lb.,  90c;  1 lb.,  $3.50. 

1169 —  KING  WHITE  SPENCER  (Selected) — The 
most  beautiful  of  all  white  sorts,  and  grow- 
ers who  like  a good  large  white  for  the  gar- 
den could  not  select  another  the  equal  to 
this.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  30c;  14  lb.,  90c;  1 lb.,  $3.50. 

1170 —  PRIMROSE  SPENCER — The  most  distinct 
primrose  color  Sweet  Pea  under  cultivation, 
and  being  of  the  Spencer  type  its  flowers 
are  large  and  very  often  you  find  four 
blooms  borne  on  long  stout  stems.  Pkt.,  10c; 
oz.,  30c;  % lb.,  90c;  1 lb.,  $3.50. 

1171 —  WEDGEWOOD — The  long  sought  for  color 
in  Sweet  Peas,  of  unique  shade  of  lovely 
light  blue  and  completely  eclipses  all  other 
varieties.  Very  fluffy,  long-  stems  and  often 
four  blooms  on  each.  One  of  our  best  Spen- 
cer types.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  30c;  % lb.,  90c;  1 
lb.,  $3.50. 

1172 —  FLORENCE  MORSE  (Spencer) — This  beau- 
tiful blush  colored  Spencer  is  a favorite 
among  our  most  severe  critics,  for  its  vines 
are  almost  a solid  mass  of  blooms  from  the 
beginning  until  the  end  of  the  season.  Pkt., 
10c;  oz.,  30c;  % lb.,  90c;  1 lb.,  $3.50. 


‘^GreatFour”SpencerCollection30c 

Martha  Washington — Giant  rose  pink. 

King  Edward  Spencer — Giant  Crimson. 

White  Spencer — Giant  White. 

Asta  Ohn — Best  large  lavender. 


1173 —  ASTA  oHN  (Spencer)  Lavender — The  finest  laven- 
der Spencer  Sweet  Pea;  comes  r&piarkably  true  to 
type  and  producing  elegant  flowers  in  great  pro- 
fusion. Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  30c;  % lh.,  90c;  1 lb.,  $3.50. 

1174 —  MARTHA  WASHINGTON  (Spencer) — A very  dis- 
tinct type  in  a class  of  its  own  owing  to  change  in 
color  as  the  season  advances,  for  when  the  first 
blooms  commence  to  show  the  edges  are  heavily 
spotted  or  pecoteed  with  a deep  rose  and  as  the  flow- 
ers get  older  the  wings  become  heavily  flushed  and 
covered  with  a deep  rose  color.  The  blooms  are  large 
and  beautifully  waved,  making  it  a first  choice  among 
fanciers.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  30c;  14  lb.,  90c;  1 lb.,  $3.50. 


1175 — SPENCER  MIXED — The  distinguished  character- 
istics of  the  new  Spencer  Sweet  Peas  are  the  splendid 
form  and  gigantic  flowers,  which  are  waved  and  flut- 
ed, which  often  measure  two  inches  across.  The  stems 
are  very  long  and  strong,  and  often  bear  four  blos- 
soms, which  remain  in  bloom  much  longer  than  other 
Sweet  Peas.  This  mixture  includes  all  the  Spencers 


we  describe  above,  besides  many  other  varieties  to 
make  a well  balanced  array  of  color  and  beauty.  As 
Sweet  Peas  are  one  of  our  specialties,  we  aim  to  sur- 
pass all  others  in  our  Sweet  Peas  and  we  give  our 
mixtures  our  special  attention.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  15c; 
% lb.,  50c ; 1 lb.,  $1.75. 


GOLD  SEAL  SEED  (FROM  THE  TOP  OF  THE  WORLD)  EXTREMELY  HARDY 


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Grandiflora  Sweet  Peas 


Everlasting  Sweet  Peas 


Mixed  Sweet  Peas 


CALIFORNIA  GIANTS 


GOLD  SEAL  MIXTURE — Every  color  of  the  rainbow.  An 
almost  unlimited  variety  of  shades,  tones  and  combi- 
nation of  colors.  The  best  and  most  desirable  mix- 
ture possible  to  make,  including-  the  large  flowering 
sorts  and  many  magnificent  Spencers.  It  is  made  up 
regardless  of  expense.  This  mixture  was  especially 
made  to  give  satisfaction.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  14  lb., 
40c;  1 lb.,  $1.25,  Postpaid. 

STRIPED  VARIETIES,  MIXED — A beautiful  mixture, 
made  up  exclusively  of  striped,  mottled  and  flaked 
varieties.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  20c;  14  lb.,  50c;  1 lb.,  $1.50. 

SOLID  COLOR  MIXTURE — This  mixture  consists  of  the 
most  beautiful  varieties  of  solid  colors  for  many  of 
our  patrons  do  not  care  for  the  striped  or  variegated 
varieties,  but  prefer  a mixture  containing  such  colors 
as  red,  scarlet,  violet,  blue,  purple,  white,  pink,  lav- 
ender, maroon,  etc.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c;  % lb.,  50c;  1 lb., 
$1.50. 

EVERLASTING  SWEET  PEAS — A hardy,  perennial 
climber,  growing  10  feet  high.  Flo-wers  resembling 
Sweet  Peas,  but  are  borne  on  racemes  with  eight  to 
ten  flowers  to  the  stem.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c. 


Free— To  Every  Customer— Free 

FLOWER  SEEDS,  DAHLIAS  AND  GLADIOLUS 


Every  one  is  fond  of  flowers,  and  every  farm, 
garden  or  ranch  should  have  them  about  the  house. 
So  we  have  made  up  a selection  of  flowers  that  will 
bloom  all  season,  and  produce  an  abundance  of  beau- 
tiful flowers.  This  collection  consists  of  six  pack- 
ages of  Flower  Seed,  3 strong  Dahlia  roots,  different 
colors,  and  12  fancy  Groff’s  Strain  Gladioli  Bulbs. 
The  six  packages  of  flower  seed  consist  of:  1 pack- 
age each  of  Cosmos,  Verbena,  Sweet  Mignonette, 
French  Marigold,  Salpiglosis  and  1 ounce  of  Califor- 
nia Giant  Mixed  Sweet  Pea.  The  above  six  packages 
of  flower  seed  will  be  sent  to  any  of  our  customers 
free,  sending  us  an  order  for  flower  or  vegetable 
seeds  that  will  amount  to  $2.00,  and  if  your  order  is 
$4.00  we  will  include  the  Dahlias.  If  your  order  is 
$6.00  or  more,  we  will  send  the  whole  collection  of 
Flower  Seed,  Dahlias  and  Gladiolus. 


NOTICE. 

Some  of  our  customers  do  not  have  the  time  to 
spare  about  the  flower  garden  and  others  are  unable 
to  provide  water  for  flowers,  so  do  not  care  for  the 
free  collection,  and  we  are  sending  it  only  upon  re- 
quest. Those  who  wish  it  must  ask  for  it. 


PRICES  POSTPAID 

Prices  on  Grandiflora  Sweet  Peas,  straight  colors. 

Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c;  % lb.,  50c;  1 lb.,  $1.40. 

DOROTHY  ECKFORD — One  of  the  best  of  all  white  sorts. 
BLANCHE  BURPEE — Very  large,  white. 

HON.  MRS.  KENYON — The  best  yellow  to  date. 

QUEEN  VICTORIA— Light  Primrose. 

KATHERINE  TRACY — Brilliant  pink. 

PRIMA  DONNA — Pure  pink,  large  flower. 

APPLE  BLOSS03I — Crimson  pink. 

PRINCE  OF  WALES — Rose  crimson. 

LOVELY — Soft  shell  pink. 

BLANCHE  FERRY — Pink  and  white,  extra  early. 
GORGEOUS — Salmon  orange,  wings  softer  and  deeper. 
LADY  GRISEL  HAMILTON— Best  lavender,  giant  flow- 
ered. 

MRS.  WALTER  WRIGHT— Rose  purple. 

MAID  OF  HONOR — White  edged  lavender. 

DUKE  OF  SUTHERLAND — Large  violet  and  indigo. 
BLACK  KNIGHT— Deep  maroon. 

SHAZADA — Rich  dark  maroon. 

COCINEA — Cherry  on  pure  cerise.. 

KING  EDWARD— Bright  red,  large  flowers. 

QUEEN  ALEXANDRIA — New  scarlet,  giant  size. 
SALOPIAN — One  of  the  best  dark  bright  red. 

CAPTAIN  OF  THE  BLUES — Purplish  mauve. 

NAVY  BLUE — Deep  violet  blue. 

LORD  NELSON — Brilliant  blue. 

AMERICA — The  brightest  blood  red,  striped  white. 
AURORA — White  flaked  with  orange  salmon. 

HELEN  PIERCE — New  blue  with  dark  grain  markings. 
SENATOR — Purplish  blue,  striped  white. 

STELLA  MORSE — Apricot  Shade. 

FLORA  NORTON — A very  rich  lavender. 

JENNIE  GORDON — Beautiful  rose  pink. 


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ASTERS 


AMARANTHUS — Annuals  used  for  tall 
borders  where  foliage  effects  are  de- 
sired. Leaves  and  stems  are  different 
shades  of  red,  blended  with  green.  , 

1005 — TRICOLOR  (Joseph’s  Coat) — Leaves 
of  red,  yellow  and  green,  especially 
brilliant.  Tall  border  plant.  Pkt.,  5c; 
oz.,  35c. 


ASTERS — The  asters  are  now  among  the  most  interesting, 
beautiful  and  satisfactory  of  flowers;  late  years  have 
added  charming  new  colors  and  gigantic  size  to  the 
kinds  now  being  grown  in  this  country.  They  thrive 
and  flower  throughout  the  entire  summer  and  there 
is  hardly  a prettier  sight  than  a bed  of  asters  in  full 
bloom.  They  will  do  well  in  a partly  shaded  position 
where  their  blossoms  last  longer  and  attain  a deeper 
tint  than  in  full  sunshine.  The  aster  is  of  easy  cul- 
ture and  when  started  from  seed  should  be  sown  in 
March  or  April  in  the  hot  bed,  green-house,  or  in 
boxes,  and  when  the  plants  have  three  or  four  leaves, 
transplant  to  the  open,  18  inches  apart  each  way. 
For  Aster  Plants,  see  page  67. 


1006—  CAUDATUS  (Love  Lies  Bleeding) — - 

Of  drooping  habit,  flowers  blood  red. 

Pkt.,  5c ; oz.,  35c. 

ALYSSUM — These  are  without  doubt  one 
of  the  easiest  flowers  grown.  For 
borders,  baskets,  pots,  rockwork  and 
for  cutting.  In  borders,  sow  thickly, 
so  as  to  form  masses,  early  in  spring 
or  even  the  previous  autumn. 

1007—  ALYSSUM,  SWEET— Grows  with  in- 
numerable clusters  of  small  white 
flowers  of  a delicate  fragrance.  Pkt., 

5c;  oz.,  35c. 

1008 —  LITTLE  GEM  (Carpet  of  Snow)— 

Plant  grows  about  six  inches  high  and 
is  covered  with  a compact  mass  of 
beautiful  white  flowers,  used  mostly 
for  borders.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  50c. 

1009 —  AQUILEGIA — Mixed.  French  Colum- 
bine: easy  grown  from  seeds;  same  as 
Rocky  Mountain  Columbine;  assorted 
colors.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  35c. 

1010 —  BALSAM  (Lady’s  Slipper) — The  col- 
ors range  from  white  to  dark  purple, 
sometimes  spotted  or  striped.  The  seed 
should  be  started  indoors  and  after 
frosts  plant  in  the  open  12  inches  each 
way.  Double  mixed.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  35c. 

1011 —  DWARF  MIXED — Stalks  1 foot  high. 

Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  35c. 

1012 —  DOUBLE  CAMELIA — Mixed.  Pkt., 

10c;  oz.,  60c. 

1013 —  BALLOON  VINE — This  half  hardy 
annual  grows  10  feet  high,  leaves  very 
pretty,  having  white  flowers.  Pkt., 

5c;  oz.,  25c. 

1014 —  BRACHYCOME  (Swan  River  Daisy) — Free  flower- 
ing; dwarf  growing  annuals;  covered  during  the 
greater  part  of  the  summer  with  a profusion  of  pretty 
blue  and  white  flowers.  Suitable  for  edgings;  9 
inches  high.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  $1.00. 

1015 —  BROWALLA — A favorite  profuse  blooming,  bedding 
plant,  covered  with  beautiful  flowers  during  the  sum- 
mer and  autumn;  of  blue  with  white  center;  grows 
freely  in  any  rich  soil.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  50c. 

1016 —  CALENDULA — Cape,  or  Pot  Marigold.  Will  grow 
in  almost  any  soil.  Blooms  abundantly  and  continu- 
ously. Hardy.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  25c. 

1017 —  CALLIOPSIS — Thrives  in  any  soil.  Blooms  until 
frost;  12  to  30  inches.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  40c. 

1018 —  CAMPANULA — Bellflower,  Canterbury  Bell.  Bears 
a great  profusion  of  attractive,  bell-shaped  flowers. 
Thrives  in  almost  any  soil.  1 to  2 ft.  Plardy  Peren- 
nial. Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  40c. 

1019 —  CANARY-BIRD  FLOWER — Finely  cut  leaves,  and 
bears  a profusion  of  beautiful  golden  yellow,  fragrant 
flowers.  T.  A.  Climber  10  feet.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  25c. 

CANDYTUFT — Iberis — Requires  little  care  ; blooms  all 
summer.  Sow  in  early  spring  and  in  August.  H.  A. 
6 to  12  inches. 

1020 —  EMPRESS — Large,  white  trusses  of  branching 
habit;  very  free  blooming.  Recommended  for  bed- 
ding and  cut-flowers.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  30c. 

1021 —  MIXED.  All  sorts.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  25c. 

1022 —  CANNA — Indian  Shot  Plant — Produces  a rich  effect 
with  broad  and  massive  foliage  and  spikes  of  brill- 
iant flowers.  Pierce  shell  of  the  seed  and  soak  in 
warm  water  24  hours.  Blooms  from  seed  the  first 
year.  T.  P.  2 to  5 feet. 

Fine  Mixed.  All  colors.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c;  % lb.,  50c. 


Crego  Giant  Asters 

CREGO  GIANT  ASTERS — This  class  of  asters  are  so 
unique  that  we  feel  they  should  have  a section  all  to 
themselves.  Of  free,  sturdy  growth,  attaining  a 
height  of  2 to  2%  feet.  The  foliage  a glossy  green, 
the  branches  bearing  literally  in  masses  the  most 
graceful  fluffy  flowers  rarely  less  than  four  inches 
across,  as  beautiful  as  the  most  exquisite  Chrysan- 
themum, keeping  in  good  condition  longer  than  any 
other  aster  of  this  type.  Blooms  August  to  late  frosts. 

CREGO  GIANT — 

1026 —  Pink  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  40c 

1027 —  Blue  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  40c 

1028 —  Lavender  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  40c 

1029 —  Violet  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  40c 

1030 —  Crimson  Pkt.,  10c ; % oz.,  40c 

1031 —  White  Pkt.,  10c ; % oz.,  40c 

1032 —  Mixed  Colors  Pkt.,  10c ; *4  oz.,  40c 

In  the  above  named  Crego  Giants  we  feel  sure  that 

we  have  listed  only  those  of  the  finest  types,  and  feel 
sure  that  satisfaction  will  be  given  in  each  variety. 
We  offer  any  three  pkts.  of  the  above  for  25  cents. 

1033 —  ASTER  “Queen  of  the  Market” — Extra  early,  finest 
mixed.  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  30c. 

1034 —  GIANT  COMET — Mixed — Forms  flowers  of  extra- 
ordinary size  and  beauty.  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  30c. 

1035 —  OSTRICH  PLUME  ASTER— Very  fine,  mixed.  Pkt.,  ' 
5c;  % oz.,  25c. 

1036 —  AMERICAN  BRANCHING — Very  large  flowering, 
mixed.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  $3.00. 


1000 — ABRONIA  umbellata — Sand  Verbena.  Very  pretty, 
trailing  plants;  numerous  clusters  of  sweet-scented 
flowers.  Rosy  lilac,  with  white  eye.  Pkt.,  5c. 


1001 — ACROLINU3I  (Everlasting,  Mixed) — A hardy  half 
annual,  producing  white  and  rose  colored  double 
daisy-like  flowers.  Pkt.,  5e;  oz.,  25c. 


1002 — ADONIS  FLOS — A handsome  hardy  annual,  foliage 
dark  green,  flowers  blood  red.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  35c. 


1003—  AGERATUM — Dwarf  border  flower,  grows  good 
anywhere;  very  attractive. 

Dwarf  Blue — Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  40c. 

Mixed  Colors — Pkt-  5c;  oz.,  25c. 

1004 —  AGROSTE3IMA  — A hardy  free 
bloomer,  annual  bright  rose  red,  some- 
times called  (Rose  of  Heaven).  Pkt., 

5c;  oz.,  35c. 


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Carnation — Marguerite 


MARGUERITE!  CARNATION— Are  an  extra  vigorous 
race,  especially  adapted  for  outdoor  culture.  They 
are  very  neat  in  habit,  and  remarkable  for  their  rich 
profusion  of  flowers.  For  masses  of  blooms,  few 
plants  are  finer;  they  are  .also  very  suitable  for  pots. 

1023—  GIANT  MIXED— Pkt.,  19e;  % oz.,  50o. 

1024 —  CHABAUD  PERPETUAL  DOUBLE — Mixed,  yellow, 
white,  etc.,  iy2  feet;  blooms  in  six  months.  Pkt.,  10c; 
% oz.,  75c. 

1025 —  GRENADINE  DOUBLE — Brilliant,  grows  2 feet, 
mixed.  Pkt.,  10c;  % oz.,  30c. 


Chrysanthemum,  or  Paris  Daisy 


CHRY SANTHEMUM — Do  not  confuse  these  annuals  with 
the  winter-flowering  sorts  of  the  florists.  They  bloom 
profusely  from  early  summer  until  frost,  and  when 
grown  in  large  beds  or  masses,  their  bright  colors 
make  a splendid  show.  The  plants  can  be  brought 
into  bloom  early  by  sowing  the  seeds  in  frames  or 
window  boxes  and  afterwards  transplanting  to  the 
gardens,  or  seed  may,  be  sown  where  the  plants  are 
to  flower,  if  the  seedlings  are  thinned  to  8 or  10  inches 
apart.  All  are  fine  for  cut  flowers.  Average  height 
1 to  1%  feet.  5 * 

1037—  CORONARIUM — Double  mixed.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  25c. 

1038 —  FRUTESCENS— (Paris  Daisy  or  Marguerite) — Beau- 

tiful for  cutting  and  pot  culture;  long-stemmed,  sin- 
gle white  flowers  with  golden  centers.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz., 
40c.  ’ 

CLARKIA — A very  pretty  hardy  annual;  blooms  very 
freely  and  has  flowers  of  various  bright  colors.  Pkt., 
5c;  oz.,  40c. 

1039 —  DOUBLE  MIXED — Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  50c. 


1040 —  COBEA  SCANDENS  (Cathedral  Bells)— One  of  the 
handsomest,  rapid  growing  climbers;  grows  20  to  30 
feet  in  a season.  Flowers  are  bell-shaped.  The  vine 
is  always  clear  of  insects.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  75c. 

COCKSCOMB  (Celosia  Cristata) 

A very  ornamental  plant.  The  bright  red  and 
crimson  varieties  are  most  effective,  both  in  gardens 
and  in  winter  bouquets,  for  which  they  are  cut  be- 
fore fully  ripe  and  dried  in  the  house.  The  dwarf 
varieties  make  novel  and  attractive  borders;  the  tall 
ones  form  striking  groups.  Transplanting  into  rich 
soil  about  the  time  the  combs  begin  to  form  makes 
the  flower  heads  much  larger.  They  are  bright  from 
mid-summer  until  frost. 

1041 —  MIXED — Ejftra  large  combs.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  50c. 

1042 —  DWARF  MIXED — Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  65c. 

COLUMBINE  (Aquilegia) 

Exceedingly  showy,  early  flowering,  hardy  plants, 
growing  about  one  to  three  feet  high;  do  best  in 

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1043 —  ROCKY  MOUNTAIN  COLUMBINE! — One  of  the  most 
beautiful  of  our  native  flowers.  Sepels  deep  blue, 
petals  white.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  25c. 

104314 — CASTOR  BEANS  (Ricimis)  — A flowering  tropical 
appearing  plant  (not  the  kind  used  for  oil,  but  strictly 
ornamental),  5 to  6 feet.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  20c. 

CONVOLVULUSES^©  Morning  Glory 
CENTAUREA  (Corn  Flower) 

The  popular  Corn  Flower  is  also  known  as  “Blue 
Bottle,”  “Ragged  Sailor,”  “Kaiserblume,”  and  some- 
times as  “Bachelor’s  Button.”  These  are  bright-flow- 
ered plants  of  the  hardiest  nature  and  simplest  cul- 
ture, yet  among  the  most  attractive  and  graceful  of 
all  old-fashioned  flowers. 

1044 —  CYANUS  (Corn  Flower,  Blue) — Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  25c. 

1045 —  CYANUS  MIXED — Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  25c. 

1945 % — CATCHFLY — Forms  compact,  rund  bushes  ; pro- 
duces dense  umbels  of  red,  pink,  or  white  flowers;  12 
inches.  Mixed.  Pkt.,  5c. 

COSMOS 

A strong,  tall-growing  annual,  with  bold  flowers 
of  exquisite  daintiness  and  airiness,  heightened  in  ef- 
fect by  their  foliage-setting  of  feathery  green.  It  is 
most  effective  when  planted  in  broad  masses  or  a 
long  background  border  against  evergreens  or  fences. 
Seed  should  be  planted  in  early  spring. 

1046 —  EXTRA  EARLY  FLOWERING  MIXED — Earliest  of 
all.  This  new  strain  will  produce  flowers  in  July 
from  seed  sown  in  the  open  ground  in  May.  Grows 
4 feet  tall.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  35c. 

1046y3 — EXTRA  EARLY  GIANT  PINK — Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  35c. 

1047—  CYPRESS  VINE  (Ipomoea  Quamoclit) — A tender 
annual  climber  with  finely  cut  leaves  and  small,  star- 
shaped  flower.  This  type  is  scarlet-flowered;  10  feet. 
Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c. 

DAHLIA  SEED 

Dahlias  are  of  easy  cultivation;  growing  freely  in 
most  any  soil  from  seed  in  the  spring.  Although  per- 
ennial they  will  flower  the  first  season  if  sown  early. 

1947% — DOUBLE  MIXED — Pkt.,  19c;  oz.,  $1.75. 

1948 —  DAHLIA — Single  Mixed.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  $1.25. 

DAISY  (Beilis) — Seed  sown  in  early  spring  will  bloom  the 

first  summer,  and  continue  for  years  if  given  slight 
protection  during  the  winter.  Should  be  grown  in 
partial  shade.  H.  P.  3 to  6 inches. 

1949 —  GIANT  DOUBLE  MIXED — Pkt.,  5c. 

1959 — DIMORPHOTHECA  (African  Daisy) — Rare  and  very 
showy  annuals.  From  South  Africa;  having  daisy- 
like flowers  of  a glossy  salmon-orange  shade  with 
black  central  ring.  A lovely  color  when  flower  is 
open  in  the  sun.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  $1.59. 

1951 — DAISY  (Shasta) — A hardy  perennial;  sometimes 
called  the  California  Daisy,  and  a beautiful  flower 
with  large  white  petals  and  dark  center,  measuring 
3 to  4 inches  across.  Pkt.,  5c. 

FORGET-ME-NOT 

These  dainty  little  flowers  love  cool,  moist  soils 
and,  like  pansies,  bloom  most  freely  in  fall  and  early 
spring.  They  make  beautiful  close  borders,  or 
edgings. 

1958 — MIXED  COLORS — Pkt.,  19c;  oz.,  75c. 

FOUR  O’CLOCK  (Marvel  of  Peru) 

Plants  are  large  and  require  plenti  of  space. 
Flowers  sweet  scented,  funnel-shaped,  being  white, 
red,  yellow  or  striped.  Open  about  4 o’clock  in  the 
afternoon. 

1059 — MIXED — Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c. 

FOX  GLOVE 

The  tall,  flower-like  spikes  of  the  Fox  Gloves, 
often  2 to  3 feet  long,  are  particularly  handsome  when 
grown  among  shrubbery,  or  in  bold  masses. 

1969 — MIXED — Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  25c. 


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(California  Poppy) 

ESCHSCHOLTZIA  (California  Poppy)- — Cheerful  blooms 
and  finely  cut  foliage.  Sow  where  the  plants  are  to 
remain.  H.  A.  12  to  18  inches. 

1052 —  -Thorburnii — Coppery  orange  Pkt.,  10c 

1053 —  Golden  West — Bright  yellow,  orange  base.. Pkt.,  5c 

1054 —  Carmine  King — Carmine-rose  Pkt.,  lOe 


1055 —  Californica — Rich  yellow  Pkt.,  5c 

1056 —  Mixed — Handsome  colors  Pkt.,  5c;  ox.,  25c 


1057— FEVER  FEW— Pretty  and  neat.  Small,  double, 
white  flower,  being  hardy,  annual,  growing  2 feet 
high.  Pkt.,  5c;  ox.,  25c. 

GAILLARDIA 

Showy  and  free  bloomer,  flowering  profusely  all 
summer.  If  sown  in  early  spring,  will  bloom  the 
same  season. 

1061 —  GRAND1FLORA,  MIXED — Pkt.,  5c;  ox.,  35c. 

GERANIUM 

The  most  popular  of  bedding  plants  and  for  pot 
culture.  The  blooms  are  very  brilliant  and  leaves  are 
beautifully  marked. 

1062 —  MIXED — Consisting  of  double  and  single  colors. 

Pkt.,  10c;  ox.,  $1.25. 

1062y2 — GOURDS,  MIXED — This  is  a mixture  of  all  the 
different  gourds;  all  kinds  of  shapes  and  sizes,  very 
interesting  to  grow.  In  this  mixture  you  will  find 
the  large  dipper,  the  nest  egg,  and  many  other  artis- 
tic and  odd  shaped  varieties.  Pkt.,  5c;  ox.,  25c. 

GYPSOPHILA 

Small  fragrant  flowers,  borne  on  long  feathery 
stems.  No  flower  adds  more  of  light  and  grace  to  a 
bouquet  than  this,  and  when  once  grown  will  be 
found  indispensable. 

1063 —  GYPSOPHILA — White,  “Annual.”  Pkt.,  5c. 

HELITROPE 

These  well  known  green-house  and  bedding  fa- 
vorites are  highly  valued  for  their  scented  flowers. 
Should  have  light,  rich  soil. 

1064 —  PURPLE — Pkt.,  10c;  ox.,  $1.50. 

1065 —  FINEST  MIXED — Pkt.,  10c;  ox.,  $1.50. 

HOLLYHOCKS 

These  stately,  old-fashioned  perennials  are  most 
striking  when  seen  in  groups  or  long  rows  against 
evergreen  hedges,  shrubbery,  etc.,  and,  in  their  turn 
form  a very  fine  background  for  plants  of  lower 
growth. 

1066 —  MIXED  DOUBLE — Pkt.,  10c;  ox.,  $1.00. 

1067 —  MIXED  SINGLE — Pkt.,  5c;  ox.,  65c. 

1068 —  HOP  (Japanese  Variegated)- — Humulus.  There  is  no 
hardier  vine  than  this.  Resists  drought,  and  insects 
never  bother  it.  The  foliage  is  beautifully  variegated, 
splashed  and  streaked  with  white.  15  to  20  ft.  Pkt.,  10c. 

1069 —  ICE  PLANT  (Mesembryanthemum) — Flowers  frosted 
or  wax-like.  Leaves  of  great  substance.  Excellent 
for  hanging  baskets  or  rockwork.  6 in.  Pkt.,  5c. 

KOCHIA  (Silver  Cypress) 

1070 —  KOCHIA  (Silver  Cypress) — A splendid  ornamental 
annual;  grows  2%  feet  high;  leaves  slender,  of  cy- 
press-like appearance  during  summer,  changing  their 
light  green  foliage  to  carmine.  Pkt.,  5c;  ox.,  35c. 

LANTANA 

1071 —  LANTANA- — -A  rapid  growing  plant.  The  flowers 
borne  in  Verbena-like  heads,  embracing  every  shade 
of  pink,  purple,  orange  and  white.  Mixed — Pkt.,  5c; 
ox.,  25c. 

LARKSPUR  (Delphinium) 

In  variety  and  beauty  of  its  blue  tints,  which  are 
as  numerous  as  they  are  charming,  no  other  plant 
can  equal  the  Larkspur.  The  brilliant  flowers  are 
strongly  effective  in  beds  or  masses,  in  borders, 
shrubberies,  or  in  combination  with  white  lilies. 


Ordinarily  the  tall  sorts  are  planted  among  the 
shrubbery,  or  as  background  for  dwarfs,  which  are 
favorites  for  bedding. 

1072 —  DOUBLE  DWARF,  MIXED— Beautiful  spikes  of 
double  flowers  in  many  shades.  Hardy  annual,  1 foot 
high.  Pkt.,  5c;  ox.,  35c. 

LOBELIA  (Erinus  Gracilis) 

Charming  little  plants  that  bloom  very  quickly 
from  seed  and  continue  gay  with  flowers  all  through 
the  season. 

1073 —  ROYAL  PURPLE — Deep  blue,  with  a distinct  white 
eye.  Pkt.,  10c;  ox.,  75c. 

1074—  MIXED — (Gracilis)- — Pkt.,  5c;  ox.,  65c. 

MARIGOLD 

An  old-fashioned  flower,  giving  the  garden  such 
a grand  glitter  of  yellow  far  into  the  frosts  of  au- 
tumn. 

1075 —  AFRICAN  ORANGE — Rich  orange  color.  Pkt.,  5c- 
ox.,  25c. 

1076—  FRENCH  DWARF,  MIXED— Double.  Pkt.,  5c;  ox., 
25c. 

MAURANDIA 

1077 —  MAURANDIA — Beautiful,  rapid  climber  ; blooms 
profusely  until  late  in  the  autumn;  will  flower  the 
first  season  when  planted  in  the  spring.  Pkt.,  10c; 
ox.,  $2.00. 

MIGNONETTE 

This  popular,  quick-growing  annual  bears  sweet, 
modest  flowers.  Seed  can  be  sown  at  almost  any 
time  in  spring.  Large  flowering. 

1078 —  RESEDA  ODORATA  GRANDIFLORA—  Sweet.  Pkt., 
5c;  ox.,  25c. 

1079—  MACHET,  GOLDEN  GIANT— Pkt„  10c;  ox.,  75c. 

MIMULUS 

Showy,  profuse  flowering  plants.  Bloom  the  first 
year  from  seed  if  sown  early. 

1080 —  TIGRINUS — (Monkey  Flower) — Mixed.  Pkt.,  10c; 
ox.,  $2.00. 

1081 —  MOSCHATUS— (Musk  Plant)— Fine  for  hanging 
baskets.  Mixed.  Pkt.,' 10c;  ox.,  $2.00. 

MOURNING  BRIDE  (Scabiosa) 

Well  established  garden  favorites.  They  grow 
about  2 feet  high  and  commence  to  flower  early  in 
July,  continuing  until  frost.  The  flowers  are  borne 
on  long  stems  and  last  a long  time  when  cut.  Fine 
for  beds  or  for  borders.  Sow  seed  outdoors  in  spring 
when  danger  from  frost  is  past. 

1082 —  MIXED  TALL — Pkt.,  5c;  ox.,  25c. 

1083 —  DWARF  DOUBLE  MIXED — Pkt.,  5c;  ox.,  25c. 


Moon  Flower 


MOON  FLOWER 

1084 —  MOON  FLOWER — A beautiful  summer  climber, 
•grows  20  to  40  feet  high,  makes  a nice  shade  for 
porches  and  bears  a profusion  of  large,  trumpet- 
shaped snow-white  flowers;  richly  scented.  Pkt.,  5c; 

ox.,  15c. 

1085 —  MORNING  GLORY  '(Convolvulus  Tall) — One  of  the 

most  popular  climbers  of  very  rapid  growth,  soon 
covering  a fence  with  its  abundant  foliage.  Flowers 
bell-shaped,  of  many  bright  colors.  Finest  mixed. 
Pkt.,  5e;  ox.,  15c. 

1086 —  JAPANESE  MORNING  GLORY — The  leaves  are 
mostly  plain  green,  but  some  are  oddly  blotched  white 
or  yellow.  Bears  hundreds  of  flowers,  varying  from 
pure  white  t£>  carmine,  through  blues  and  purple  of 
every  shade  to  almost  black.  Vines  vigorous,  grow- 
ing to  a height  of  10  to  12  feet.  Pkt.,  10c;  ox.,  25c. 


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NASTURTIUM 

This,  with  the  Sweet  Pea,  is  one  of  the  favorite 
flowers,  being-  easily  grown;  the  flowers  have  a mar- 
velous range  of  color,  and  the  leaves  are  beautifully 
marked.  Does  not  require  rich  soil.  We  divide  this 
flower  into  two  classes,  tall  or  climbing  and  dwarf 
or  Tom  Thumb. 

VARIEGATED  LEAVED  NASTURTIUMS 

1087 — VARIEGATED  LEAVED  NASTURTIUMS — Every 
leaf  is  variegated  with  yellow,  white  and  green,  and 
some  of  the  leaves  are  one-half  to  two-thirds  yellow, 
while  the  others  are  mostly  green  but  handsomely 
striped  and  blotched,  making  a very  beautiful  appear- 
ance in  plants.  The  flowers  are  all  colors.  Pfct.,  5e; 
oz.,  35c. 

TALL  OR  TRAILING  VARIETIES 


Besides  their  ordinary 
garden  use  for  trailing 
over  fences,  trellises,  stone 
walls,  etc.,  these  can  also 
be  grown  as  pot  plants  for 
winter  flowering  as  screens, 
or  as  trailers  for  hanging 
baskets  and  vases. 


Nasturtium 

1088 — KING  THEODORE — Dark  crimson.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz., 
20c. 

1087 — HEINEMANN — Silky  Bronze  Chocolate.  Pkt.,  5c; 
oz.,  20c. 

1090 —  JUPITER — Giant  flowering.  Beautiful  golden-yel- 
low. Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  20c. 

1091—  SPITFIRE — Scarlet,  of  quick  growth.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz., 
20c. 

1092 —  PEARL — Beautiful  cream,  dark  foliage.  Pkt.,  5c; 
oz.,  20c. 

1093 —  VON  MOLTKE — Large  flowers,  - mostly  of  a deep, 
rich,  rosy  red;  others  of  a lighter  pink.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz., 
20c. 


1094 — MIXED  COLORS — Very  fine.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c. 


DWARF  OR  TOM  THUMB  VARIETIES 


These  have  a neat,  compact  habit  and  attractive 
foliage,  are  not  disturbed  by  insects,  bloom  in  two 
months  from  sowing,  and  most  profusely  the  whole 
season. 

1095 — KING  THEODORE — Black  velvety,  darkest  of  all. 

Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  20c. 

1090 — LADY  BIRD — Yellow  spotted  red.  (Spotted  King.) 

Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  20c. 

1097 —  GOLDEN  KING — Rich  orange-yellow'.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz., 
20c. 

1098 —  PEARL — Creamy  white.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  20c. 

1099 —  EMPRESS  OF  INDIA — Dark,  rich  salmon  scarlet. 

Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  20e. 

1100 —  MIXED  COLORS — Very  fine.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c. 

NICOTIAN  A (Affinis) 

1101 —  NICOTIANA— Species  of  tobacco.  Valuable  as  deco- 
rative plants.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c. 

NIGELLA 

Curious  and  ornamental,  funnel  leaved,  easily 
grown  and  hardy. 

1102 —  MIXED— Pkt.,  5c. 


PANSIES 


The  Pansy  is  one  of  the  most  popular  flowering- 
plants  in  the  West,  and  a large  quantity  of  these 
beautiful  flowers  are  sold  on  the  Denver  market 
every  spring.  They  are  generally  put  up  in  baskets 
of  a dozen  plants  and  the  seed  is  sown  the  previous 
fall  in  green-houses  and  transplanted  to  cold  frames. 

The  strains  of  Pansy  seed  we  offer  are  far  su- 
perior to  any  sold  in  this  section.  They  are  grown  by 
Pansy  specialists,  are  of  advanced  types  and  the  larg- 
est varieties  obtainable,  and  no  garden  should  be 
without  a bed  of  these  beautiful  flowers,  called  by 
the  French  Pansee  (think  of  me).  While  the  varia- 
tions in  shades  of  colors  or  markings  appear  without 
limit,  our  list  includes  the  very  best  strains  the 
world  produces. 

Seed  may  be  sown  in  the  open  ground  in  March 
or  April,  and  transplant  when  an  inch  high  and  will 
bloom  the  end  of  June.  If  sown  in  July,  the  plants 
will  bloom  in  the  fall.  Well  pulverized  soil  should 
be  used  and  the  seed  covered  one-eighth  to  one- 
fourth  inch  deep  with  fine  soil,  firmly  pressed  down. 
The  largest  and  best  flowers  are  produced  by  young 
plants  which  have  been  grown  slowly  in  a rather 
shaded  situation  and  in  very  rich  soil.  Hardy  peren- 
nials, 4 to  6 inches  high. 

(For  Pansy  Plants,  see  Page  67.) 

Pkt.  Vs  oz.  Oz. 


1103 —  Large  Flowering — Finest  mixed.  05c  25c  $1.50 

1104 —  Giant  Mixed  10c  35c  2.00 

1105—  Giant  Cnrled  Goliath — Finest 

mixed  15c  50c  3.50 

1106 —  Gold  Seal  Giants — Finest  mixed 

obtainable  25c  75c  5.00 


1107 — PASSIFLORA  (Passion  Flower)-  -A  very  interesting 
climber.  Flowers  are  blue  and  white.  H.  H.  P.  Pkt., 
10c. 


Petunia 

PETUNIA — There  is  no  flower  more  highly  prized  for  use 
in  beds,  massing,  borders,  window-boxes,  baskets  and 
vases.  Succeeds  in  almost  any  soil  and  is  in  bloom 
the  entire  summer.  Sow  thinly  and  do  not  cover  seed 
to  a depth  of  more  than  four  times  their  size.  H.  H. 
A.  1 to  2 ft. 

1108—  PETUNIA,  HYBRIDA — Finest  mixed.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz., 


75c. 

1109 — PETUNIA,  GRANDIFLORA — Double  mixed.  This 
variety  is  extra  large  flowered,  cultivated  from  se- 
lected flowers  of  the  very  best  varieties  and  colors. 

Pkt.,  50c. 


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POPPY — Everyone  knows  this  grand  old  flower,  and  we 
have  them  single  and  double  and  all  colors. 

1110 — MIXED — Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  25c. 


Shirley  Poppy 

1111—  ORIENTAL, — Enormous  flowers;  deep,  flashing 
scarlet;  entirely  hardy  everywhere,  growing  3 feet  in 
height.  Pkt.,  5c;  ox.,  75c. 

1112 —  SHIRLEY — Santa  Rosa  Hybrids — B eautifully 
crimped  petals;  wonderful  shades  of  blue,  lavender, 
salmon,  etc.  Pkt.,  5c;  ox.,  75e. 

1113 —  MIXED  SINGLE — All  colors.  Pkt.,  5c;  ox.,  15c. 

1114 —  DOUBLE  CARNATION — Flowered  Mixed — Very  dou- 
ble fringed;  colors  dazzling.  Pkt.,  5c;  ox.,  15c. 

PORTULAGA 

This  little  annual  is  unexcelled  for  brilliancy 
among  the  flowers  of  low  growth.  Grows  and  blooms 
best  through  the  hot  sun  and  light,  carpeting  the 
ground  with  a mat  of  foliage,  which  in  the  forenoon 
is  hidden  with  gayest  of  flowers.  Sow  seed  in  the 
open  ground. 

1115 —  PORTULACA — Large  flower,  double  mixed.  Pkt.. 
5c;  ox.,  $2.50. 

1116 —  PORTULACA — Large  flower,  single  mixed.  Pkt., 

5c;  oz.,  35c.  PHLOX  (Drummondi) 

The  annual  Phloxes  are  dazzling  in  effect,  partic- 
ularly so  when  sown  in  masses.  Average  height,  1 ft. 

1117 —  GRANDIFLORA,  STELLATA — Star-like  crimson. 
Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  75c. 

1118 —  PHLOX,  DRUMMONDI — Large  flowering,  finest 
mixed.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  75c. 

PINKS  (Dianthus) 

They  are  hardy  biennials  that  bloom  finely  the 
first  season,  remaining  green  all  winter  and  bloom- 
ing the  next  year  also.  Average  height,  1 foot. 

1119 —  DOUBLE  MIXED  CHINA  PINK — All  best  Colors. 
Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  25c. 

1120 —  DIANTHUS — Double,  extra  fine,  mixed  (Indian 
Pink).  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  25c. 

PYRETHRUM — Daisy-like  flowers  of  bright  colors.  2 to 
3 feet. 

1121—  ROSE — Single  mixed.  Pkt.,  10c. 

1122—  GOLDEN — Yellow.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  75c. 

SALPIGL0SS1S 

Half  hardy  annual;  grows  14  inches  high;  flowers 
showy,  large,  funnel-shaped  mottled,  veined  and  self- 
colored.  Requires  a rich  soil.  Our  strain  is  the  best 
large  flowering  mixed. 

1124 —  GRANDIFLORA,  MIXED — Finest  strain.  Pkt.,  10c; 
oz.,  50c. 

STOCKS — For  bedding,  borders,  pot  culture  or  bouquets. 
To  secure  early  flowers,  start  seed  in  window-boxes 
or  under  glass  in  March  or  April,  and  transplant  to 
the  open  ground  the  middle  of  May.  iy2  to  2 feet. 

1125 —  FINEST  MIXED  (Ten  weeks) — Pkt.,  5c. 

1126 —  SMIL  AX — Deep,  glossy  green  leaves;  largely  used 
in  bouquets.  Climber.  6 feet.  Pkt.,  10c. 

SALVIA — Scarlet  Sage.  Well  known  bedding  plants  carry- 
ing hundreds  of  long,  flaming  flower-spikes  open  at 
one  time,  making  a fine  display  until  frost.  H.  A. 
18  to  36  inches. 

1127 —  SPLENDENS,  BONFIRE — The  most  profuse  bloomer 
of  all;  plant  is  densely  covered  with  flaming  scarlet 
flowers.  2%  feet.  Pkt.,  10c;  ys  ox.,  50c. 

SNAP  DRAGON  (Antirrhinum) 

The  Snap  Dragon  is  one  of  our  finest  perennials, 
flowering  the  first  year  from  seed.  Its  bright-col- 
ored, curiously-formed  flowers  always  excite  interest. 

Pkt.  Oz. 


1128 —  Finest  Tall  Mixed 05c  75c 

1129 —  Finest  Dwarf  Mixed 05c  75c 

1130 —  White  /. 05c  75c 

1131 —  Scarlet  05c  75c 

1132 —  Bright  Rose  05c  75c 

1133 —  Golden  Orange 05c  75c 

1134 —  Yellow  05c  75c 

1135 —  Dark  Purple  05c  75e 


SWEET  WILLIAM 


Sweet  William 

A splendid  old-fashioned  plant,  producing  large 
heads  of  beautifully-colored,  sweet-scented  flowers  in 
abundance.  Hardy,  easily  grown,  flowering  the  sec- 
ond year  from  seed. 

1136 —  MIXED,  SINGLE — Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  25c. 

1137 —  MIXED,  DOUBLE — Pkt.,  5c;  oz„  75c. 

VERBENA 

In  rich  soil,  single  plants  of  this  pretty  annual 
creeper  will  carpet  a space  3 to  4 feet  in  diameter. 
For  beds,  borders,  mounds,  window  boxes,  etc.,  it  is 
particularly  fine  and  is  frequently  used  as  an  under- 
growth to  tall  plants  like  lilies. 

1138 —  HYBRIDA,  MIXED — Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  $1.00. 

1139 —  HYBRIDA  GIGANTEA — (Giant  Flowered) — Enor- 
mously large,  with  brilliant  white  eyes,  very  strik- 
ing. A splendid  mixture  of  rich  colors,  with  a large 
percentage  of  reds,  in  various  shades,  such  as  Tyrian- 
rose,  purple-garnet,  turkey-red,  geranium-red,  etc. 
Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  $1.50. 

1140 —  VERBENA — White.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  $1.25. 

1141 —  VERBENA— Blue.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  $1.25. 

1142 —  VERBENA — Pink.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  $1.25. 

1143 —  VERBENA — Defiance  Red.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  $1.25. 

VIOLET 

The  Violet  is  h hardy  perennial,  blooming  freely 
throughout  the  summer  and  autumn;  of  easy  culture 
and  seed  may  be  sown  out  of  doors,  where  the  plants 
are  to  remain.  The  Violet  is  the  emblem  of  modesty. 

1144 —  VIOLET,  THE  CZAR — Blue.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  $2.00. 

WALL  FLOWER 

Favorite  sweet-scented  flower  of  fine  color;  use- 
ful as  spring  bedding,  flowering  the  first  season  from 

1145 —  SINGLE,  FINEST  MIXED — Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  75c. 

1146 —  DOUBLE,  FINEST  MIXED — Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  $2.25. 

1147 —  WILD  FLOWER  GARDEN  MIXTURE — The  wild 

flower  garden  is  a mixture  of  all  the  flower  seed  we 
have  for  sale  and  can  be  offered  at  a much  less  price 
than  when  sold  in  separate  packages.  It  includes  all 
the  fancy  varieties  of  flower  seeds,  mostly  of  the 
dwarf  sorts,  thus  making  a fine  bed  of  very  attrac- 
tive flowers.  Pkt.,  5c;  *4  lb.,  15c;  oz.,  50c. 

1148 —  XERANTHEMUM — A popular  flower  of  the  immor- 
telle class.  Blooming  freely  in  common  soil.  Plant 
is  of  very  compact  habit.  Mixed.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  50c. 

ZINNIA 

Few  flowers  are  so  early  when  grown  from  the 
seed,  sown  in  the  open  ground.  They  bloom  abun- 
dantly and  continuously  throughout  the  entire  sea- 
son. The  seed  offered  by  us  is  the  very  finest  and 
contains  the  new  strains. 

1149 —  DWARF  DOUBLE  MIXED — More  compact  and 
neater  of  habit  than  tall  varieties.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  25c. 

1150 —  ZINNIA  ELGANS,  DOUBLE — Finest  mixed.  Pkt., 
5c;  oz.,  25c. 

1151 —  TALL  DOUBLE  YELLOW — Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  25c. 

1152 —  TALL  DOUBLE  DEEP  RED — Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  25c. 

1153 —  DWARF  MAGENTA  RED — Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  25c. 

1154 —  DWARF  ORANGE — Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  25c. 

1155 —  DWARF  FLESH  PINK — Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  25c. 

1156 —  DWARF  APPLE  BLOSSOM — Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  25c. 

1157 —  DWARF  CRIMSON — Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  25c. 

1158 —  VINE  MIXTURE — This  mixture  contains  over  10 
different  varieties  of  Vine  Seed,  and  where  heavy 
foliage  or  vines  are  wanted,  nothing  better  could  be 
had  than  this  mixture.  It  is  bound  to  produce  vines. 
Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  50c. 


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Nursery  Stock  For  the  west 

Apples,  Cherries,  Plums,  Berries,  Small  Fruit,  Roses,  Plants  and  Roots 

OUR  STOCK  PASSED  STATE  INSPECTION  AND  IS  .FREE  FROM  DISEASE 
SUGGESTIONS  TO  PLANTERS 


Success  depends  in  large  measure  on  the  treatment  given  to  stock  after  it  is  received  by  the  planter.  Thousands 
of  well  grown,  healthy  specimens  delivered  in  first-class  condition,  are  annually  lost  through  neglect  and  bad  treat- 
ment. Avoid  all  unnecessary  exposures  to  the  air.  The  natural  place  for  roots  of  trees  is  in  the  ground;  preparations 
for  their  arrival  should  be  made,  everything  should  be  ready  and  the  trees  or  shrubs  planted  as  soon  as’  possible  An 
hour’s  exposure  to  hot  sun  or  dry  wind  is  sure  death  to  many  trees. 

PRICES 


Our  prices  on  nursery  stock  include  packing  and  drayage  to  freight  or  express  depot,  but  not  prepay  charges 
The  purchaser  is  to  pay  the  freight  or  express  charges  unless  arrangement  has  been  made  with  us  before  goods  are 
shipped.  Mail  us  your  list  and  w*e  will  make  you  a special  delivered  price.  ° 

ikoME  BEAUTY — Extra  large  and  handsome,  yellow  with 
crimson  cheek;  juicy  and  bears  heavy. 

\r WEALTHY — The  most  popular  early  variety  known; 
heavy  producer,  of  medium  size,  red  apples.  One  of 
the  finest  early  eating  or  cooking  varieties  known- 
everyone  should  plant  Wealthy  apples. 
xWINESAP — One  of  our  best  red  apples,  too  well  known 
to  describe;  does  fine  out  here  in  our  country. 

Crab  Apples 

TRANSCENDENT — Average  one  and  one-half  inches, 
very  productive  and  juicy;  bright  yellow,  almost  red 
stripes. 


PRICES  ON  ALL  VARIETIES  OF  APPLES 
First  Grade  No.  1 Trees  only 
Each,  90c;  Per  10,  $8.00;  Per  100,  $60.00 — Not  Prepaid 


Apples 


We  are  listing  only  the  varieties  that  have  proven 
a success  in  the  West,  and  we  know  that  with  the 
proper  care  and  attention  that  is  due  any  tree,  a crop 
of  fruit  will  result  from  any  one  of  the  many  we 
have  mentioned. 

EARLY  HARVEST — Medium  to  large;  pale  yellow,  white 
fleshed,  tender  and  sub-acid;  ripens  early  during  the 
summer;  very  productive. 

YELLOW  TRANSPARENT — Early  to  ripen;  pale  yellow 
when  full  ripe,  of  medium  size,  tender  and  good; 
free-growing  and  fruitful.  Its  early  fruit  is  always 
welcomed. 

DUCHESS  OF  OLDENBURG — A gopd  sized  early  summer 
apple  of  pale  greenish,  yellow  color,  almost  covered 
with  regular  splashes  and  stripes  of  bright  red;  very 
attractive,  heavy  yielder,  very  juicy. 

MAIDEN’S  BLUSH — Medium  size,  round,  flushed  with  red 
on  creamy  yellow;  very  handsome,  tender  flesh. 

RED  ASTRACHAN— Large,  round,  deep  crimson,  very 
tender  and  juicy,  somewhat  tart;  dandy  for  sauce  and 
pies;  makes  a beautiful  tree. 

ARKANSAS  BLACK — Very  remarkably  large  and  hand- 
some, darkest  crimson,  almost  black,  speckled  with 
white;  juicy  and  delicious;  late  keeper. 

BALDWIN — Very  productive,  handsome  fruit;  large,  deep 
red  with  juicy  flesh;  an  old  standby. 

BEN  DAVIS — (Known  everywhere).  Always  gives  big 
results,  color  is  red,  splashed;  a good  commercial 
apple,  but  don’t  plant  where  a good  eating  apple  is 
desired. 


DELICIOUS  — 

A most  won- 
derful apple  of 
unusual  fine 
flavor;  orig- 
inated in  our 
Western  coun- 
try. The  fruit 
is  large,  of  a 
brilliant  dark 
red  color;  juicy, 
crisp  and  melt- 
i n g.  Heavy 
cropper. 

GRIMES’  GOL- 
DEN — Medium 
sized,  beautiful 
golden  color; 
does  good  in 
the  West; 
splendid  keeper. 

JONATHAN  — 

The  old  stand-- 
by— heavy  pro- 
ducer, brilliant 
red,  sweet  and 
juicy;  excellent 
keeper. 

McINTOSH  RED — A beautiful  red  apple  of  good  size 
keeps  well;  flesh  is  pure  white. 

MAMMOTH  BLACK  TWIG— A large,  dark  red  apple;  fine 
eating  and  cooking;  good  keeper. 

NORTHWESTERN  GREENING — Very  late  to  ripen,  but 
keeps  solid  a long  time,  rich  golden  color;  very  pro- 
ductive. 


WHITNEY  (Golden  Beauty) — Medium  to  light  amber  with 
red  cheeks,  that  turn  to  the  sun;  very  juicy.  Each, 
$1.00;  per  10,  $8.50.  Not  prepaid. 

Pears 

BARTLETT — Large;  coloring  when  fully  ripe  to  waxen 
with  red  blush;  juicy,  melting,  high-flavored;  well 
known  to  everyone;  bears  early  and  abundantly. 

WILDER — Very  early,  attractively  colored  and  of  excel- 
lent quality;  small  core,  of  medium  size;  yields  heavy 
and  extra  early. 

KEIFFER — An  old  standard,  very  popular  account  its 
keeping  qualities;  the  favorite  for  canning  and  pre- 
serving; very  heavy  cropper.  Any  variety,  each  $1.00; 
per  10,  $S.50.  Not  prepaid. 

Cherries 

More  satisfaction  can  be  had  from  Cherry  Trees 
than  any  other  trees.  They  are  a beautiful  sight  from 
blossom  to  fruit  and  very  seldom  fail  to  produce; 
every  farm,  garden  or  ranch  should  have  cherries. 
They  do  not  demand  much  attention. 


6^. 


Early  Richmond 

EARLY  RICHMOND — (Pie  Cherry) — A reliable  old  stand- 
ard, with  dark  red  fruit  of  medium  size,  very  pro- 
ductive. 

ENGLISH  MORELLO — Large;  dark  red,  nearly  black; 
tender,  juicy  and  rich.  Tree  is  dwarf — midseason. 

LARGE  MONTMORENCY — Larger  and  finer  than  the 
Richmond  and  one  of  the  finest  flavored  cherries  in 
this  class;  valuable  for  canning  and  preserving. 

Any  variety — Each.  $1.25;  per  10,  $11.00.  Not  prepaid. 

Peaches 

CRAWFORDS  EARLY — A magnificent,  large,  yellow 
peach  noted  for  size;  good  quality  and  wonderful 
productiveness. 

ALBERTA — The  leading  peach;  large,  handsome  bright 
yellow,  overspread  with  crimson;  very  popular  as  a 
canning  variety.  Any  variety,  eaeh,  $1.00;  per  10.  $S.50. 
Not  prepaid. 


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NURSERY  STOCK— Continued 


Plums 


Lombard  Plum 


LOMBARD — Medium  to  large ; dark  red,  flesh  yellow ; of 
pleasant  flavor,  very  prolific  and  does  well  in  this 
locality. 

GERMAN  PRUNE — Very  large,  of  oval  shape;  light  red 
changing  to  violet;  flesh  is  yellow  and  sugary;  heavy 
producers. 

BURBANK — Very  large,  nearly  round;  flesh  is  firm,  juicy 
and  sweet:  skin  is  bright,  cherry  red;  yields  heavy. 

RED  JUNE — Extra  early,  medium  size,  Vermillion  red ; 
small  one,  bears  abundantly,  keeps  very  good. 

WILD  GOOSE — Attractive  red  fruit  of  medium  size  with 
sweet  juicy  flesh. 

WYANT — Large  fruit  with  purplish,  red  skin  and  firm 
flesh;  freestone. 

Any  variety,  each,  $1.25;  Per  10,  $11.00. 

Gooseberries 


AMERICAN  GOOSEBERRIES 

DOWNING — A large  and  handsome  pale  green  berry  of 
splendid  quality  for  dessert  or  cooking.  The  bush  is 
robust  and  seldom  mildews.  An  excellent  sort  for 
family  use  and  quite  profitable  for  market. 

HOUGHTON — An  enormously  productive  and  always  re- 
liable old  sort;  of  vigorous  3ret  rather  slender,  spread- 
ing growth,  not  subject  to  mildew.  Fruits  of  medium 
size,  smooth,  pale  red;  tender,  and  good. 

GOOSEBERRIES,  ANY  KIND — Prepaid  to  your  station: 
Each,  25c;  per  doz.,  $2.00;  per  100,  $15.00.  Not  pre- 
paid: Each  20e;  per  doz.,  $1.65;  per  100,  $13.50. 

MAIL  US  YOUR  LIST  AND  WE  WILL  MAKE  YOU 
A SPECIAL  DELIVERED  PRICE. 


Red  Raspberry  Plants 

MARLBORO  (Red) — A profitable  early  market  berry,  with 
large  crimson  fruits  of  good  quality  and  firmness. 
This  variety  is  very  hardy  and  well  suited  to  the 
North. 

Postpaid  or  prepaid  express:  15c  each;  $1.00  per  doz.; 
$3.00  per  100.  Not  prepaid:  10c  each;  75c  per  doz.; 
$2.50  per  100. 

KING  (Red) — Several  of  our  best  fruit  growers  consider 
this  the  best  of  the  Red  Raspberries.  It  has  large  and 
attractive,  bright  red  fruit,  of  good  flavor;  ripening 
with  the  earliest  and  firm  enough  to  keep  for  some 
time,  in  hardiness  and  productiveness  all  that  could 
be  desired. 

Postpaid  or  prepaid  evpress:  Each,  15c  per  doz.;  $1.00 
$3.00  per  100.  Not  prepaid:  10c  each;  75c  per  doz.; 
$2.50  per  100.  , 

ST.  REGIS  (Everbearing) — Berries  bright  crimson,  of 
large  size,  firm  and  meaty,  with  a rich,  luscious,  true 
Raspberry  flavor.  It  is  wonderfully  prolific,  the  fruit 
beginning  to  ripen  with  the  earliest  and  continuing 
well  into  October.  The  canes  are  stocky,  of  strong 
growth,  with  an  abundance  of  dark  green,  leathery 
foliage,  and  are  absolutely  hard. 

Postpaid  or  prepaid  express:  25c  each;  $1.75  per 
doz.;  $5.00  per  100.  Not  prepaid:  20c  each;  $1.50  per 
doz;  $4.50  per  100. 


(St.  Regis)  Everbearing  Raspberry 


Black  Raspberry  Plants 

BLACK  RASPBERRIES  (Any  Kind)— Postpaid  or  pre- 
paid express:  15c  each;  $1.00  per  doz.;  $3.00  per  100. 
Not  prepaid:  10c  each;  75c  per  doz.;  $2.50  per  100. 

GREGG  (Black) — Early;  very  large  and  productive. 

KANSAS  (Black) — Berries  large;  heavy  bearer. 

Currants 

CHAMPION  BLACK — A new  English  variety  of  except- 
ional merit;  one  of  the  largest  black  currants  in  culti- 
vation. 

CHERRY — Very  large  berries  on  short  clusters;  a robust, 
fruitful  sort. 

WHITE  GRAPE — Excellent  for  dessert  use  because  of  its 
mildly  acid  flavor  and  large,  handsome  clusters  of 
golden  green  or  white  berries.  Fruitful. 

LA  VERSAILLES — A French  variety  with  large,  long,  red 
clusters  of  great  beauty.  A fine  old  sort  of  extra  early 
productiveness. 

CURRANTS,  ANY  KIND — Prepaid  to  your  station;  Each, 
20c;  per  doz.,  $1.50;  per  100,  $9.00.  Not  Prepaid:  each, 
15c;  per  doz.,  $1.25;  per  100,  $7.00. 

Dewberry 

LUCRETIA— In  size  and  quality  this  low-growing  or  trail- 
ing Blackberry  equals  any  of  the  upright  sorts.  Its 
berries  ripen  before  raspberries  are  gone,  are  large, 
soft,  sweet  and  luscious  throughout,  with  no  hard 
core.  The  vine  is  perfectly  hardy,  healthy  and  exceed- 
ingly fruitful,  with  large,  showy  blossoms.  May  be 
grown  over  walls,  trellises  or  rocky  slopes,  where 
there  is  no  room  for  other  berries. 

DEWBERRIES — Postpaid  or  prepaid  express:  15c  each; 
$1.00  per  doz.;  $3.00  per  100.  Not  prepaid:  10c  each; 
75c  per  doz.;  $2.50  per  100. 


GOLD  SEAL  SEED  (FROM  THE  TOP  OF  THE  WORLD)  EXTREMELY  HARDY 


Nursery  Stock,  Continued 

Blackberry  Plants  Strawberry  Plants 


START  A PATCH  OF  STRAWBERRIES  TODAY. 

A good  many  people  overlook,  the  strawberry,  think- 
ing' that  the  plants  demand  too  much  care,  but  this  is  not 
true,  for  all  there  is  to  the  care  of  the  strawberries  Is  a 
light  covering  of  straw  in  the  fall  and  a trimming  in  the 
spring. 

Strawberries  can  he  produced  on  every  farm  or  little 
town  garden  with  as  perfect  success  as  they  are  produced 
by  regular  fruit  growers  who  make  this  their  business. 
One  hundred  plants  in  a little  garden  will  produce  all  the 
fruit  a large  family  can  use  for  fresh  fruit  or  canning. 

Our  plants  are  ready  from  April  15th  to  June  1st,  the 
best  planting  time  for  the  West.  Please  send  your  orders 
early ! 


Snyder  Blackberry 

MERSERBAU — Remarkably  strong  grower,  upright,  pro- 
ducing stout,  stocky  canes.  Claimed  to  be  the 
hardiest  Blackberry,  standing  uninjured  20°  below 
zero  without  protection.  An  enormous  producer  of 
extra-size  berries,  which  are  brilliant  black  and  re- 
tain their  color;  extra  quality;  sweet,  rich  and  melt- 
ing, without  core.  Ripens  very  early. 

SNYDER — Berries  of  medium  size,  sweet,  melting.  Very 
hardy  and  wonderfully  productive.  Valuable  for  cold 
climates,  as  it  leads  where  hardiness  is  a consider- 
ation. Early. 

WARD — Originated  in  New  Jersey.  A seedling  of  Kit- 
tatinny,  which  it  resembles,  having  all  of  its  good 
qualities  and  none  of  its  defects.  Healthy,  strong 
grower,  with  sturdy  canes  producing  fine,  large  fruit, 
black  throughout,  without  core,  and  of  excellent 
quality.  The  bushes  are  covered  with  its  fine  fruit. 

BLACKBERRIES  (Any  Kind) — Postpaid  or  prepaid  ex- 
press: 15c  each;  $1.00  per  doz.;  $3.00  per  100.  Not  pre- 
paid: 10c  each;  75c  per  doz.;  $2.50  per  100. 


Hardy  Grapes 


MOORE’S  EARLY — Clusters  of  medium 
large,  round,  black,  with  heavy  blue 
early,  successful  in  the  West. 


size ; 
bloom. 


Concord 


COLORADO 
GROWN  HOOD 
RIVER — This  va- 
riety has  won 
great  favor  out 
west,  and  just  be- 
fore any  of  our 
home-grown  ber- 
ries are  ready  our 
market  receives  a 
^number  of  cars  of 
Hood  River  ber- 
ries from  Oregon, 
and  it  was  thru 
these  shipments 
that  the  berry  be- 
came acquainted 
with  our  trade. 

The  Hood  River 
berry  produces 
dark  red  fruit, 
very  heavily  meat- 
ed,  and  instead  of 
a pinkish  white 

color  it  is  a dark  Colorado  Hood  River 

red.  Our  stock  was  secured  from  the  h^est  berry  men 
of  Edgewater,  Colorado.  For  large  amounts,  write 
for  special  prices. 

Price,  postpaid:  25,  30c;  50,  50c;  100,  85c.  By  express 
at  buyer’s  expense:  100,  70c;  1,000,  $6.50;  250  of  a kind 
at  1,000  rate,  25  at  the  100  rate. 

SENATOR  DUNLAP — A very  hardy  middle-season  variety 
that  produces  a heavy  yield  of  large,  rich-colored 
strawberries  that  command  good  prices  on  the  mar- 
ket. The  plant  makes  very  heavy  foliage  and  is  a 
good  keeper  through  the  winter. 

berries  Price,  postpaid:  25,  30c;  50,  50c;  100,  85c.  By  express 

Extra  at  buyer's  expense:  100,  70c;  1,000,  $6.50;  250  of  a kind 

L/  at  1,000  rate,  25  at  .the  100  rate. 

FREMONT  WILLIAMS  (Perfect  Blossom) — A new,  large, 
late  season  strawberry  that  has  proven  itself  for 
Western  and  more  particularly  the  Denver  market. 
The  berries  are  very  large,  blunt-shaped,  glossy  and 
unsurpassed  in  beauty.  As  a shipper,  ■ it  is  hard  to 
beat  on  account  of  its  firmness.  The  plants  make 
a large  bush  and  winter  better  than  any  other  va- 
riety known.  On  account  of  its  good  keeping  qual- 
ity it  makes  an  excellent  shipper.  If  you  want  a 
large,  well-shaped  strawberry  that  will  outsell  any- 
thing on  the  market,  don’t  overlook  this  wonder. 
Price,  postpaid:  25,  30e;  50,  50c;  100,  85c.  By  express 
at  buyer’s  expense:  100,  70c;  1,000,  $6.50;  250  of  a kind 
at  1,000  rate,  25  at  the  100  rate. 

APT  AIN  JACK — The  earliest  strawberry  in  cultivation. 


CONCORD  — 

The  fine  old 
market  leader, 
with  large, 
handsome  clus- 
ters of  big,  lus- 
cious Grapes. 
Entirely  hardy, 
productive  and 
reliable;  suc- 
ceeds well  over 
a great  extent 
of  country. 
WYOMING 
One  of  the  most 
beautiful  of 
the  red  or  am- 
ber Grapes, 
brighter  col- 
ored than  Del- 
aware, earlier, 
nearly  twice  as 
large;  flesh 
tender,  juicy, 
sweet,  with  a 
strong,  native 
aroma.  The  vine 
is  hardy  and 
healthy,  with 
thick,  leathery,  ' 
foliage.  The 
best  of  the  red 
Grapes  for  ear- 


ly market. 


GRAPES  (Any  Kind) — Postpaid  or  prepaid  express:  25c 
each;  $1.75  per  doz.;  $5.00  per  100.  Not  prepaid:  20c 
each;  $1.50  per  doz.;  $4.50  per  100. 

MAIL  US  YOUR  LIST  AND  WE  WILL  MAKE  YOU 
A SPECIAL  DELIVERED  PRICE. 


but  rather  small,  and  for  this  reason  is  not  planted 
for  a main  crop  berry.  But  where  size  does  not 
count  and  something  early  is  wanted,  the  Captain 
Jack  is  the  kind  to  plant.  The  fruit  is  sweet 
Price,  postpaid:  25,  30c;  50,  50c;  100,  85c.  By  express 
at  buyer’s  expense:  100,  70c;  1,000,  $6.50;  250  of  a kind 
at  1,000  rate,  25  at  the  100  rate. 

JUCUNDAS — A very  large  mid-season,  handsome  berry,  of 
heavy  yielding  power;  the  berries  are  very  solid  and 
stand  shipping  great  distances;  very  high  flavored 
and  juicy;  excellent  for  preserves.  A dandy  for 
either  the  home  garden  or  the  market. 

Price,  postpaid:  25,  30c;  50,  50c;  100,  85c.  By  express 
at  buyer’s  expense:  100,  70c;  1,000,  $6.50;  250  of  a kind 
at  1,000  rate.  25  at  the  100  rate. 

EVERBEARING 

AMERICUS  (Everbearing) — A perfect  variety  which  sets 
such  large  quantities  of  fruit  that  the  berries  are  un- 
dersized if  not  put  on  good  ground. 

SUPERB  (Everbearing) — The  largest  of  the  Everbearing 
sorts.  A good  seller  on  account  of  its  size  and  ap- 
pearance, but  not  so  sweet. 

PROGRESSIVE  (Everbearing) — Heavy  foliage.  Berries 
are  very  sweet,  highly  colored  red,  both  inside  and 
out.. 

Everbearing  (any  kind),  postpaid:  1 doz.,  25c;  25 
plants,  50c;  100  plants,  $1.50;  1,000  plants,  by  express, 
prepaid,  $12.00. 


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Herbs 


ANISE — An  annual,  cultivated  principally  for  the  seeds, 
which  have  a fragrant  smell  and  pleasant  taste. 
Used  for  medicinal  purposes;  leaves  used  for  garnish- 
ing and  flavoring.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c. 

BASIL  SWEET — A hardy  annual  from  the  East  Indies. 
Seeds  and  stems  have  a flavor  similar  to  clover  and 
are  used  for  flavoring  soups.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c. 

BORAGE — Leaves  used  for  flavoring,  and  flowers  fur- 
nish bee  pasturage;  most  easily  grown  in  any  waste 
place.  Pkt.,  5c. 

CARAWAY — Cultivated  for  its  seed,  which  is  used  in 
confectionery,  cakes,  etc.  Leaves  are  sometimes  used 
in  soups.  If  sown  in  August  plants  will  give  a fair 
crop  the  next  season,  but  when  sown  in  the  spring 
will  not  generally  seed  until  the  next  year.  Pkt.,  5c; 
oz.,  10c. 

CATNIP — Leaves  and  young  shoots  used  for  flavoring. 

Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  35c. 

CORIANDER — A hardy  annual,  cultivated  for  its  seed, 
which  has  an  agreeable  taste  and  is  used  in  confec- 
tionery and  to  disguise  the  taste  of  medicine.  Pkt., 
5c;  oz.,  15c. 

DILL — An  annual,  cultivated  for  its  seed,  which  is  aro- 
matic and  has  a warm  pungent  taste.  Good  for  flatu- 
lence and  colic  in  infants.  Used  in  pickling.  Pkt., 
5c;  /oz.,  10c. 

LAVENDER — An  aromatic  and  useful  medical  herb.  Pkt.. 
10c. 


SWEET  FENNEL — A hardy  perennial;  leaves  used  in 
soups,  fish,  sauces,  garnishes  and  salads.  Pkt.,  5c; 
oz.,  10c. 

HOREHOUND — A perennial  herb  with  a strong  afomatic 
smell;  bitter  pungent  taste.  Used  as  a tonic  and 
enters  into  the  composition  of  cough  syrups.  Does 
fine  in  poor  soils.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  20c. 

ROSEMARY — The  leaves  are  aromatic  and  used  for  medi- 
cinal purposes  only.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c. 

SAVORY  SU3I3IER — A hardy  annual ; when  dried,  stems, 
leaves  and  flowers  are  extensively  used  for  soups  and 
dressings.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c. 

THYME — A perennial  used  both  medicinally  and  as  a 
culinary  plant.  The  young  leaves  and  tops  are  used 
for  soups,  dressings  and  sauces.  A tea  made  of  the 
leaves  sometimes  relieves  nervous  headaches.  Pkt., 

5c;  oz.,  30c. 

SAVEET  MARJORAM — A perennial  plant  but  not  hardy 
enough  to  stand  the  northern  winters.  Young  ten- 
der tops  are  used  for  flavoring  and  may  be  cut  and 
dried  for  winter  use.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c. 

SAGE — A hardy  perennial,  possessing  some  medicinal 
properties,  cultivated  principally  as  a condiment,  it 
being  used  more  extensively  than  any  other  herb  for 
flavoring  and  in  dressings.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c. 

WORMWOOD — Leaves  used  as  a tonic.  A dry,  poor  soil 
is  best  for  this  plant.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  25c. 


Cannas 

This  beautiful  flowering  root  or  plant  is  the 
favorite  of  nine-tenths  of  the  most  critical  landscape 
gardeners  and  can  be  used  either  for  a background  to 
the  garden  or  made  up  in  beds.  The  flowers  are  borne 
on  long  spikes,  measure  from  4 to  6 inches  across.  In 
preparing  the  ground  for  the  Ganna,  earth  should  be 
spaded  at  least  2 feet  deep  and  plenty  of  manure  of 
any  kind  mixed  in.  The  root  must  be  set  about  8 to 
10  inches  from  the  surface  and  2 feet  apart,  then  with 
a little  attention  the  plants  will  reach  the  height  of 
4 to  6 feet,  blooming  heavily.  The  following  sorts 
are  of  the  highest  grade  obtainable. 

ALPHONSE  BOUVIER — Tall,  brilliant,  crimson,  heavy 
green  foliage,  6 feet  tall.  Each,  15c;  doz.,  $1.50. 

AUSTRIA — Pure  yellow  flowers,  sprinkled  with  small 
reddish  dots  on  inside  petals;  5 to  6 feet  tall.  Each, 
15c;  doz.,  $1.50. 

ITALIA — Bright  orange  with  yellow  border,  borne  on 
large  stems,  12  to  16  inches  above  the  deep  green, 
heavy  foliage.  Each,  15c;  doz.,  $1.50. 

MOUNT  BLANC — Large  white  blossoms  on  strong  stems, 
an  early  sort,  blooming  through  the  entire  summer. 
Straight  beds  of  this  sort  are  very  popular;  3 feet. 
Each,  15c;  doz.,  $1.50. 

RICHARD  WALLACE — Large  flowering,  free  blooming, 
of  vigorous  growth.  It  is  of  a bright  yellow  and 
blooms  well  above  the  deep  green  foliage;  4%  feet. 

Each,  15c;  doz.,  $1.50. 

MIXED  VARIETIES — (Our  Selection.)  Each,  10c;  doz., 


Caladium-( Elephant  Ears) 

Better  known 
as  the  Elephant 
Ear;  is  a grand 
tropical  - looking 
plant,  sometimes 
used  for  the  cen- 
ter of  the  lawn, 
when  the  southern 
or  tropical  ap- 
pearance is  want- 
ed for  the  gar- 
dens. No  plant  or 
flower  could  give 
the  satisfaction  as 
the  Caladium.  The 
leaves  oftentimes 
grow  very  large, 
measuring  3 feet 
long  and  1%  feet 
wide,  attaining  a 
height  of  from  2 
to  4 feet.  Large  selected  bulbs.  Each,  20c;  doz.,  $2.25. 


Gladiolus 


One  of  the  most  attractive  of  summer  flowering 
bulbs  is  the  Gladioli.  A nice  feature  of  this  bulb  is 
the  culture;  it  does  not  require  very  much  attention 
and  only  takes  the  usual  amount  of  watering  that  is 
given  any  ordinary  garden.  In  setting  out  the  bulbs, 
try  to  select  a sunny  spot  of  fairly  rich  soil  and 
spade  deeply,  then  place  your  bulb  in  firmly  4 to  5 
inches  from  the  surface. 

AMERICA — Soft  flesh 
pink.  Extra  fine. 

AUGUSTA  — White 
lavender  and  has 
long  spikes. 

B R ENCHLEYENSIS 
— 'Bright  vermillion 
scarlet. 

INDEPENDENCE  — 

Bright  pink, shaded 
throat. 

31 RS.  FRANCES 
KING — Vivid  scar- 
let, long  spikes. 

BARON  H U L O T — 

Deep  rich  purple. 

PRINCEPS — Dazzling 
scarlet,  white 
throat. 

TWENTIETH  CEN- 
TURY— Blood  red, 
long  spike 

LILY  LEHMAN  — 

Pure  white  tinged 
blush. 

PANAMA — Pale  pink, 
extra  large  and 
fine. 

PEACE. — Pure  white, 
pale  lilac  marking. 

PRICE  — The  above 
named  varieties  of 
selected  extra  The  Gladioli 

bulbs,  10c  each;  any  three  for  25c;  six  for  45c;  75c  per 
doz.  Postpaid.  For  larger  amounts  ask  for  special 
price. 

GLADIOLUS  IN  MIXTURE — SPECIAL — A choice  collec- 


tion of  many  colors  in  mixture,  suitable  for  massing. 

40c  per  doz.;  $2.50  per  100. 

OUR  OWN  MIXTURE— Consisting  of  all  good  bulbs  of 
different  shades  and  a very  good  mixture.  Each, 
2%c;  doz.,  20c. 

Tube  Roses 


Grown  for  their  fragrant  spikes  of  heavy  waxen- 
like  flowers.  Below  we  are  offering  you  2 of  the 
most  commonly  grown,  and  both  are  old  standards  of 
the  garden. 

PEARL — Of  dwarf  habit  and  double,  white;  very  fragrant. 

VARIEGATED — Single,  white;  very  early.  Price,  either 
variety,  each,  10c;  doz.,  $1.00,  postpaid. 


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DAHLIAS 

PRICES  POSTPAID 
STANDARD  VARIETIES 

If  a showy  effect  is  desired  from  the  garden,  the  Dahlia  should  not  be  overlooked.  This  old  standard  has  long 
been  the  most  popular  for  decorating  purposes  around  the  home.  For  several  years  we  have  been  handling  the  fam- 
ous Wilmore  strain  of  Dahlia,  which  have  always  met  with  the  best  satisfaction.  Below  we  are  offering  you  a fine 
selection  of  strong  roots. 

DAHLIA  CULTURE — Pick  a sunny  spot  if  possible  and  spade  well;  do  not  use  too  much  manure  for  a small  quantity 
goes  far  with  the  Dahlia;  then  lay  the  root  on  its  side  about  4 inches  from  the  surface.  In  covering,  be  sure  to 
have  the  soil  packed  firmly  about  the  tubes  or  roots;  plant  only  when  the  soil  is  dry,  then  water  sparingly. 


Show  Dahlias 

This  variety 
is  a strong, 
healthy  grow- 
er, producing 
large,  highly 
colored,  ball- 
shaped flow- 
ers on  long, 
strong  stems; 
a very  popu- 
lar grade; 
height,  4 or  5 
feet.  Below 
are  what  we 
consider  the 
cream  of  the 
Wilmorefarm. 
Each,  15c; 
d o z.,  $1.50, 

postpaid. 

ANNIE 
MOORE  — A 
fine  variegat- 
ed flower  of 
medium  size. 
A beautiful 
comb  ination 
of  cherry.pink 
and  white 
colors.  Each, 
15c. 

Show  Dahlia 

A.  D.  LIVONI — Rich  pink,  finely  formed ; a very  handsome 
flower.  Each,  15c. 

BON  TON — A fine,  ball-shaped  flower  of  a deep  garnet 
red.  An  extra  fine  Dahlia.  Each,  15c. 

GLOIRE  DE  LYON — Pure  white,  the  largest  white  Dahlia 
in  cultivation,  round  as  a ball.  Each,  15c. 

QUEEN  OF  YELLOW— Clear,  long  stem  yellow.  Each,  15c. 
LADY  MILDMAY — A very  beautiful  flower,  white  ground 
shaded  to  pale  lilac;  very  large  and  full;  a free 
bloomer.  Each,  15c. 

PURPLE  GEM — Rich  royal  purple,  clear  and  constant ; a 
'first-class  flower.  Each,  15c. 

ROBT.  BROOMFIELD — Pure  white.  Keeps  good  after  be- 
ing cut.  Long  stem.  Each,  15c. 

Special  Offer 

We  will  send,  postpaid,  any  10  of  the  15c  Dahlias  we 
have  listed,  all  separately  marked  and  packed  in  moss, 
your  own  selection,  for  $1.15. 

Cactus  Dahlia 


STANDARD  BEARER — Firey  scarlet;  extra  fine  form; 
very  free. 

UNCLE  TOM — Improvement  over  night;  almost  black; 
very  free. 

GOLDLAND — A fine  golden  yellow  flower.  Profuse 
bloomer. 

Decorative  Dahlias 

This  is  a very 
fine  type  of  the 
Dahlia,  producing 
large  flowers  on 
strong  stems  and 
an  excellent  sort 
for  the  bouquet. 

Height,  4 and  5 
feet.  The  eight 
varieties  listed  be- 
low are  the  best 
we  could  pick 
from  the  Wilmore 
list.  Each,  15c; 
doz„  $1.50, postpaid. 

AMERGERONE  — 

A very  large 
flower,  deep 
plum  purple. 

BLACK  PRINCE — 

Very  large 
and  full,  al- 
most black. 

F¥'*Tb<  > l ^ . g-* 

GRAND  MOGUL — Scarlet  tipped  and  streaked  pure  white. 
GOLDEN  SUN — A large,  massive  flower,  golden  yellow, 
shaded  lighter  in  the  center. 

HENRY  PATRICK — Pure  white ; flowers  are  very  large 
and  pure  in  color. 

LYNDHURST — Scarlet  or  Vermillion;  a noble  flower. 
MAID  OF  KENT — Intense  scarlet,  variegated  with  pure 
white;  frequently  a solid  scarlet. 

MRS.  HARTONG — Very  large  and  exquisite  form;  color 
light  fawn  suffused  with  pink;  very  handsome. 
JACK  ROSE — The  richest  velvety  crimson  Dahlia  ever 
grown.  Long  stem. 

DAHLIA  OFFER — (Box  Selection) — We  are  making  a 
special  offer  of  13  selected  roots,  our  selection,  all  of 
different  color,  no  two  alike,  postpaid  for  $1.00.  This 
is  a good  collection  and  should  be  taken  advantage  of 
by  those  who  wish  to  make  up  a background  of  varie- 
gated colors  of  Dahlias. 

Extra  Fancy  Selected  New  Dahlias 


This  sort  can 
easily  be  distin- 
guished from  the 
rest  by  the  pecul- 
iar formations  of 
the  leaves,  which 
are  long,  slender 
and  pointed;  very 
odd  looking,  beau- 
tifully colored; 
very  fine  bloom- 
ers. 

The  eight  va-  * 
rieties  mentioned 
below  are  Mr.  W. 

W.  Wilmore’s  own 
selection.  Each 
15c;  doz.,  $1.50. 

Postpaid. 

CAPSTAIN  — Soft 
red,  tinted  ap- 
ricot. 'Very 
free. 

GEN.  BULLER  — 

Rich  velvety 
crimson,  nearly  black  at  the  base,  tipped  white,  some- 
times a solid  flower  on  the  same  stalk;  quite  free. 
GENISTA — Deep  amber,  shading  gold ; extra  fine. 

ROSY  MORN- — Bright,  carmine  rose  with  light  tints  at 
base  of  petals. 

MRS.  CHAS.  TURNER — Clear,  soft  yellow,  very  large, 
bold  flower. 


Cactus  Dahlia 


EXTRA  FANCY  SELECTED  NEW  DAHLIAS. 

These  Dahlias  are  new  types  of  the  higest  quality 
and  colors  borne  on  long  stems,  and  are  admired  by 
everyone;  they  possess  all  that  is  expected  from  the 
Dahlia. 

SHERLOCK  HOLMES — (Peony-Flowered) — A beautiful 
mauve  color  of  splendid  form.  Each,  50c;  per  doz., 
$5.00. 

KALIF  (Cactus) — A truly  majestic  flower;  measuring 
over  9 inches  in  diameter;  of  perfect  cactus  form,  in 
color  a pure  scarlet.  The  flowers  which  are  produced 
very  freely,  are  held  erect  on  strong  stiff  stems. 

Each,  $1.00;  per  doz.,  $10.00. 

HORTELANUS  FEIT  (Dec) — A colossal  flowered  variety 
with  blooms  over  eight  inches  in  diameter  of  the 
most  delicate  shade  of  shrimp  pink,  the  tip  of  each 
petal  barely  touched  with  gold.  Each,  50c;  per  doz., 
$5.00. 

SIRS.  WARNAAR  (Cactus) — A Garden  Cactus.  Of  super- 
ior quality,  white  suffused  with  a delicate  pink.  An 
immense  flower  held  erect  on  long  stiff  stems. 

Each,  $2.00;  per  doz.,  $20.00. 

GEISHA  (Peony-Flowered) — The  showiest  and  most  at- 
tractive of.  this  type  yet  introduced.  Petals  very  long, 
curved  and  twisted.  A rich  combination  of  scarlet 
and  gold,  shaded  to  amber  yellow.  A queen  among 
Dahlias.  Each,  25c;  per  doz.,  $2.50. 


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Hardy  Perennials— Assorted  Varieties 


Hardy  perennial  plants  are  the  varieties  that  stand 
through  the  coldest  winters  and  start  right  in  again  the 
next  spring.  Some  specimens  do  not  need  much  attention, 
while  others  do,  and  all  varieties  improve  from  year  to 
year.  The  flowers  from  hardy  plants  in  all  cases  throw 
the  most  beautiful  colors  and  are  highly  perfumed.  Don’t 
overlook  the  hardies  when  selecting  and  starting  a flow- 
er garden. 

PAEONIES 

One  can  have  no  idea  of  their  radiant  loveliness 
and  fragrance  until  they  see  them.  When  you  plant 
them  and  care  for  them,  you  have  a sure  success.  The 
advance  that  this  flower  has  made  is  one  of  the  most 
stupendous  triumphs  of  the  garden.  The  large  blooms 
of  the  Paeonie  make  noble  decorations  and  a sweet 
perfume  pervades  a Paeonie-adorned  room  and  can 
only  be  compared  with  the  fragrance  of  the  rose.  In 
large  gardens  a considerable  space  should  he  given 


the  Paeonie.  There  Is  no  other  plant  that  will  make 
such  a magnificent  display  of  rich  colors  and  give  as 
much  satisfaction  in  return  for  the  trouble  that  you 
put  in  its  cultivation.  You  should  not  be  disappointed 
If  the  Poeonies  do  not  quite  come  up  to  expectations 
the  first  year,  for  the  second  and  succeeding  years 
will  make  up  for  this  if  it  should  so  happen. 

The  culture  of  the  Faeonia  is  very  easy  and  it 
does  not  require  any  certain  soil,  either  sandy  or 
heavy  will  do.  The  earth  must  be  spaded  deep.  A 
little  manure  mixed  in  would  not  hurt.  After  your 
ground  is  in  shape,  place  the  root  in  firmly  about  6 
to  8 inches  from  the  surface  and  from  18  inches  to  2 
feet  apart.  Then  give  them  plenty  of  water  for  best 
results.  The  best  of  the  many  varieties  are  those 
mentioned  below: 

PRICES:  35c  each  or  $3.50  per  dozen.  Prepaid. 

DORCHESTER  (Richardson’s  Pink) — Clear  light  pink. 

DUKE  OP  WELLINGTON — Ivory  white  with  creamy 
white  center.  Very  large. 

EARLY  ROSE — An  early  pink;  blooms  in  clusters;  very 
fragrant. 

GRANDIFLORA  ALBA — Large,  pure  white.  Blooms  late 

GOLDEN  HARVEST — Silver  pink,  changing  to  white. 
Center  yellow. 

HTJMEI — Rosy  pink.  Very  large  and  full.  Should  be 
mulched  heavily  to  bring  its  flowers  to  perfection. 

ROSEA  SUPERBA — Pine,  full  rosy  pink.  Extra  choice 
flower.  Very  free  bloomer. 

OFFICINALIS  RUBRA  (Old  Red) — Flowers  of  a bright 
crimson,  quite  doubl  eand  globular.  Very  early  and 
fine. 

QUEEN  VICTORIA — A good-sized  flower;  outside  pure 
white,  center  creamy  white;  inner  petals  usually 
tipped  carmine. 


FESTIVA  MAXIMA  (Special) — Pure  white  center,  promi- 
nently speckled  with  crimson;  outer  petals  faint 
lilac  white;  extra  large  blooms,  long  stems;  one  of 
the  finest  and  newest  sorts.  Each,  50c;  12  for  $5.00. 

SAGE — Used  chiefly  for  dressing  and  sauces,  but  pro- 
duces long  sprays  of  blue  flowers  in  August  and 
September.  Each,  25c. 

HIBISCUS  (Crimson  Eye) — An  immense  white  flower 
with  a crimson  eye.  Perfectly  hardy.  Blooms  freely 
from  mid-summer  until  killed  by  frost.  Each,  15c. 

DELPHINUM  (Perennial  Larkspur) — The  old-fashioned 
blue  variety.  Three  to  four  feet.  Each,  15c. 

GOLDEN  GLOW  (Rudbeckia) — The  plant  is  compact, 
glL°,w^ns  6 to  8 feet  high,  producing  numerous  stems 
which  are  laden  with  double  golden-yellow  flowers 
Each,  15c;  doz.,  $1.50. 


GYPSOPHILA  PANICULATA  (Baby’s  Breath) — A beauti- 
ful perennial.  When  in  bloom  it  forms  a symmetri- 
cal mass  2 to  3 feet  in  height,  of  minute  pure  white 
flowers,  forming  a beautiful  gauze-like  appearance. 
For  cutting  purposes  it  is  exquisite,  especially  in 
combination  with  high-colored  flowers.  Each,  15c. 


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HARDY  PHLOXES 
From  Wilmore’s  Selected  Stock 

Among  the  hardy  perennial  plants,  no  class  is  of 
more  importance  than  the  Phloxes.  They  are  of  the 
easiest  culture,  flowering  well  in  almost  any  soil  or 
location.  They  embrace  a wide  range  of  color  and 
produce  a wealth  of  flowers  from  early  summer  until 
late  in  the  fall.  For  best  results,  the  clumps  should 
be  divided  and  reset  after  the  third  year. 

The  following  list  contains  the  most  desirable  colors: 

ANDRES  HOFFER — Dwarf  white.  Very  early. 

ESPERANCE — Fine  large  pink,  light  eye. 

ECLIPSE — Dark  purple  red. 

EXLAIREUR — Brilliant  rosy  magneta  with  large  lighter 
halo.  An  excellent  variety. 

JOSEPHINE  GERBAUX — Blush,  pale  pink  eye. 

EDMOND  ROSTAND — Reddish  violet,  large,  white  star- 
shaped center. 

LAVENDER — Pure  lavender.  A late  bloomer. 

PLUTON — Deep  red  wine. 

PEARL — Pure  white.  Tall  grower. 

PANTHEON — Clear  pink  with  dark  eye. 

ROBT.  WERNER — Deep  blush,  bright  pink  eye. 

RICHARD  WALLACE — Pure  white,  violet  eye. 

THRBAIDE — Carmin-lake,  with  red  eye. 

WM.  ROBINSON — Rich  salmon  scarlet.  Fine. 

PRICE:  15c  each;  $1.50  per  doz.  Postpaid. 

ROCKY  MOUNTAIN  COLUMBINE — “The  State  Flower  of 
Colorado”  and  one  of  the  first  hardy  perennials  to 
bloom  in  the  Spring;  the  flowers  are  medium  sized, 
delicate  and  stately,  often  as  many  as  25  well  formed 
blooms  can  be  counted  on  one  clump ; every  garden 
should  possess  a few  clumps  of  Rocky  Mountain 
Columbines.  Each,  20c;  doz.,  $2.00. 

BLEEDING  HEART  (Dielytra  Spectabilis) — A hardy  per- 
ennial plant  with  finely  cut  foliage,  blooming  early 
in  the  Spring.  The  flowers  are  graceful,  heart-shaped, 
pink  and  white,  and  are  borne  in  long  racemes. 
Each,  50c;  doz.,  $4.50. 

HARDY  ASTERS  (Michaelmas  Daisies) — These  are  among 
the  showiest  of  our  late-flowering  hardy  plants,  giv- 
ing a wealth  of  bloom  at  a season  when  most  other 
hardy  flowers  are  past.  We  offer  three  colors  only — 
blue,  white  and  light  lavender.  Each,  15c;  doz.,  $1.50. 

HOLLYHOCKS  (Doable  Strong  Field  Roots) — As  a back- 
ground in  large  borders  or  beds  of  the  lower  herb- 
aceous plants  there  is  nothing  better.  For  planting 
in  rows  or  groups  on  the  lawn,  or  interspersing 
among  the  shrubbery,  they  are  invaluable.  The 
flowers,  which  are  as  elegant  in  shape  as  a Camelia, 
form  perfect  rosettes  of  the  most  lovely  shades. 
Separate  colors^Buff,  White,  Yellow,  Maroon,  Red, 
Pink,  Blush.  Each,  15c;  doz.,  $1.50. 

IRIS  (Germancia) — Large  flowering  varieties.  Excellent 
fo£  either  borders  or  massing.  We  carry  the  follow- 
ing colors:  Bine,  Creamy  White,  Purple,  and  White, 
Bronze,  Lavender,  Orange,  Yellow,  Purple.  Each,  15c; 
1 doz.,  $1.00. 

ORIENTAL  POPPY — This  pdppy  is  perfectly  hardy.  Its 
large  orange  scarlet  flowers  make  it  one  of  the  most 
showy  of  all  plants.  Each,  25c. 

TRITONA  (Or  Red  Hot  Poker) — A beautiful  showy  border 
plant,  producing  handsome  red  or  orange  colored 
flowers  on  long  stems.  No  other  plant  will  produce 
such  an  abundance  of  blooms  as  the  Tritona.  This 
flower  is  a rare  beauty  and  will  more  than  repay  you 
for  the  little  trouble  it  may  cause.  Postpaid,  Each, 
50c;  doz.,  $4.50. 


FLOWER  SEED  BARGAIN 
You  may  select  from  our  Flower  List  enough 
packets  of  seeds  to  amount  to  $1.50;  or,  in  other 
words,  30  5-cent  packets  of  Flower  Seeds,  and 
we  will  mail  them  to  you  all  for  $1.00. 

$1.50  for  $1.00 


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SWEET  WILLIAM — Too  well  known  to 
require  description.  A general  favorite 
with  all.  Mixed  colors  only.  Each,  15c; 
doz.,  $1.50. 

HARDY  PINKS  (Diauthus  Chinensis) — The 
old'-time  favorite  is  well  deserving  a 
place  in  every  garden.  They  occupy  but 
little  space  and  yet  produce  a profusion 
of  richly-hued  flowers  of  delightful  fra- 
grance. Mixed  colors.  Each,  15c;  doz., 
$1.50.  1 i 

SHASTA  DAISIES 

POSTPAID 

THE  ALASKA  (Burbank’s)  — Immense 
snow-white  flowers,  4 inches  in  dia- 
meter. Blooms  through  the  entire  year. 
The  best  daisy  to  date.  Price,  15c  each; 
$1.50  per  doz. 

THE  SHASTA — The  original  Shasta  Daisy. 
Pure  white  flowers,  3 inches  in  diameter; 
second  only  in  quality  to  the  Alaska. 

Each,  15c;  doz.,  $1.50 


Alaska  Daisies 


Hardy 

LILY  OF  THE  VALLEY — This  highly  perfumed,  deli- 
cate and  refined  looking  Lily  should  be  given  a space 
in  every  garden.  It  does  best  in  a shady  corner  and 
spreads  rapidly.  Every  year  you  find  more  plants. 
They  show  early  in  the  spring  and  are  one  of  the 
first  to  bloom.  It  is  very  hardy  and  needs  no  atten- 
tion in  the  fall  to  carry  them  through  the  winter. 
6 pips  for  30c;  12  for  50c;  100  for  $3.50. 


TIGER  LILY — Large  flowers  of  orange  color,  spotted 
black,  often  2 to  3 blooms  to  the  stem;  grows  about 
4 to  5 feet  high  and  makes  a dandy  background. 
Should  be  planted  about  1 foot  apart.  Each,  20c; 
Doz.,  $2.00. 


LEMON  LILY — A pretty  plant  with  long  narrow  leaves, 
and  flower-stalks  2 to  3 feet  high.  These  are 
crowned  in  June  with  delightfully  fragrant,  beautiful 
lemon-colored  flowers,  3 to  4 inches  in  diameter.  .A 
very  popular  variety.  Makes  a magnificent  display 
when  planted  in  a large  bed.  Each,  25c;  doz.,  $2.50. 


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Lily  of  the  Valley 


COLLECTIONS  [postpaid] 


NASTURTIUMS 
7 Packets  25c 

Scarlet,  Dwarf;  Cream,  Dwarf; 
Yellow  Spotted,  Dwarf;  Crim- 
son, Tall;  Black  Velvet,  Dwarf; 
Golden  Yellow,  Tall;  Dark 
Leaved,  Tall. 


SWEET  PEAS 
7 Packets  25c 

Lavender,  Large  White,  Bright 
Red,  Brilliant  Pink,  Pink  and 
White,  Blue,  Striped. 


BRIGHT  ARRAY 
COLLECTION 
7 Packets  25c 

Sweet  Alyssum,  Aster,  Candy- 
tuft, Nasturtium,  Phlox,  Sweet 
Peas,  Zinnias. 

All  above  very  easy  to  grow. 


ABOUT  FLOWERS 

A great  many  of  our  good  friends  and  customers  would  like  to  have  a flower  garden  around  the  house, 
but  not  being  accustomed  to  the  different  names  are  unable  to  select  the  varieties  that  grow  and  bloom  from 
seed  planted  the  first  year.  Below  we  are  offering  a collection  of  flower  seeds  that  are  easy  to  grow  and 
make  beautiful  flowers  for  decorating  or  bouquets  the  first  year. 

OUR  EASY  TO  GROW  FLOWER  COLLECTION 
Sent  prepaid  to  your  door  by  mail  for  40c.  Regular  selling  price  of  this  selection  is  75c. 

1 Pkt.  Grandiflora  Sweet  Peas  1 Pkt.  Sweet  Allysum 

1 Pkt.  Large  Flowering  Mixed  Petunia  1 Pkt.  Mixed  Zinnias 

1 Pkt.  Dwarf  Mixed  Nasturtiums  1 Pkt.  Dwarf  French  Marigold 

1 Pkt.  Grandiflora  Mixed  Salpiglosis  1 Pkt.  Large  Flowering  Drummondi  Phlox 

1 Pkt.  Cosmos  1 Pkt.  Morning  Glory,  Mixed 


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Hardy  Ornamental  Trees,  Shrubs  and  Vines 
for  Lawn  and  Landscape 

SNOWBALL — Japanese.  Larger  flowers  than  the  com 


SILVER  MAPLE — 6 to  8 ft.  Of  quicker  growth  than 
most  trees,  and  valuable  where  immediate  shade  is 
required.  Forms  a large,  spreading  head;  the  fine 
leaves  are  silvery  beneath.  Not  postpaid.  Each,  $1.00; 
doz.,  $10.00. 

ASH-LEAVED  MAPLE;  BOX  ELDER — 6 to  8 ft.  This 
species  is  easily  distinguished  by  its  pinnate  leaves 
and  greenish-yellow  bark.  It  grows  rapidly  into  a 
large,  spreading  tree,  and  is  valuable  for  planting 
timber  claims,  shelter-belts,  etc.,  in  the  West,  where 
it  endures  both  drought  and  cold.  Not  postpaid. 
Each,  $1.00;  doz.,  $10. 

CAROLINA  POPLAR — 6 to  8 ft.  Unexcelled  for  quick 
growth  and  effect,  its  rapid  growth  giving  an  ,air  of 
luxuriance  to  places  where  other  trees  appear 
starved.  Showy  and  cheery  from  the  constant  move- 
ment of  its  glossy,  silver-lined  leaves,  yet  always 
casting  a dense,  cool  shade.  Not  postpaid.  Each, 
$1.00;  doz.,  $10.00. 

AMERICAN  LINDEN — 6 to  8 ft.  Stately  tree,  with  large, 
shining  cordate  leaves.  Particularly  valuable  for  its 
beautiful  white  wood.  Its  flowers  appear  in  July. 
Not  postpaid.  Each,  $1.00;  doz.,  $10.00. 

AMERICAN  ELM — 6 to  8 ft.  Easily  distinguished  by  its 
wide,  arching  top,  vase-like  form  and  pendulous 
branchlets.  Next  to  the  oak,  this  is  the  grandest  and 
most  picturesque  of  American  trees.  Yellow  or  brown 
in  fall.  Not  postpaid.  Each,  $1.00;  doz.,  $10.00. 

RUSSIAN  OLIVE — 4 to  5 ft.  A very  hardy  and  handsome 
species  that  in  some  sections  forms  a small  tree,  8 to 
12  feet  high.  The  leaves  are  particularly  handsome, 
willow-like  and  a rich  silvery  white.  The  flowers 
are  small,  golden  yellow  and  very  fragrant,  followed 
by  yellow  fruits,  which  are  covered  with  silvery 
scales.  Blooms  in  June.  Not  postpaid.  Each,  $1.00; 
doz.,  $10.00. 

AMOOR  RIVER  PRIVET — The  Chinese  variety,  hardier 
than  the  others,  growing  8 to  12  feet  high,  with  dark 
green  leaves,  which  persist  almost  through  the  win- 
ter. Evergreen  in  the  South.  Bears  erect  panicles  of 
handsome  white  flowers  in  June,  followed  by  black 
berries.  The  best  for  hedges.  Not  prepaid.  Each, 
35c;  per  100,  $25.00. 

VULGARIS — Common  Privet,  or  Prim — The  familiar 
shrub  of  old  gardens,  with  leaves  of  grayish  green, 
and  beautiful  panicles  of  white  flowers  in  June; 
shining  black  berries.  Grows  to  10  feet.  Not  post- 
paid. Each,  35c;  per  100,  $25.00. 

HONEYSUCKLE  BUSH — The  shrubby  Honeysuckles  have 
bright  and  pretty  fragrant  flowers,  followed  by 
showy  berries  that  last  much  longer.  All  are  of  neat, 
attractive  habit,  and  grow  well  in  ordinary  soils. 
Not  postpaid.  Each,  $1.00. 

FLOWERING  ALMOND — Pink.  Pretty  dwarf  bushes  that 
bloom  quite  early  and  are  very  showy  in  spring. 
Their  slender,  leafless,  upright  branches  are  entirely 
hidden  by  stemless,  very  double  flowers  of  pink.  Not 

postpaid.  Each,  $1.25. 

MOCK  ORANGE — The  Mock  Orange  is  undoubtedly  one 
of  the  best  known  and  most  popular  shrubs,  and,  in 
spite  of  the  great  numbers  of  new  plants  which  have 
been  introduced,  the  old  Philadelphus  holds  its  own 
and  more  freely  than  ever.  It  is  also  known  as 
Syringa  in  some  localities.  The  shrubs  are  usually 
tall,  vigorous  growers,  with  large  foliage  and  flow- 
ers, and  so  are  valuable  for  backgrounds,  screens, 
grouping  and  specimens.  Their  flowers  are  very 
sweet-scented,  milk-white,  in  most  cases,  and  beau- 
tiful for  cutting.  Not  prepaid.  Each,  $1.00. 

BRIDAL  WREATH — Among  the  earliest  of  the  double 
Spireas  to  bloom  and  very  showy  at  that  early  time. 
It  is  very  graceful  and  plume-like  in  effect,  the 
branches  being  covered  thickly  almost  their  whole 
length  with  small,  double,  white  flowers,  and  sweep- 
ing outward  in  gentle  curves.  Grows  5 to  7 feet 
tall,  but  will  stand  pruning  to  any  height.  Not  pre- 
paid. Each,  $1.00. 

VAN  HOUTTEI — Splrea.  Growing  to  5 feet  tall,  this  is 
one  of  the  finest  ornamental  shrubs  in  our  whole 
collection,  and  much  used  in  all  good  landscape  work. 
Its  branches  droop  with  singular  grace  under  their 
white  burden  of  flowers  in  late  spring.  Not  prepaid. 
Each,  $1.00. 

PURPLE  LILAC — Old-fashioned  Lilac.  The  Lilac,  which 
is  familiar  to  everyone,  with  its  fine,  heart-shaped 
foliage  and  splendid  panicles  of  typical  lilac  flowers, 
which  are  of  delightful  fragrance  and  borne  in  mag- 
nificent clusters  in  May.  It  is  still  a favorite,  in 
spite  of  the  newer  hybrids,  of  which  it  is  the  parent. 
Not  prepaid.  Each,  75c. 

COMMON  WHITE  LILAC— Similar  to  the  former,  with 
pure  white,  very  fragrant  flowers  and  handsome  foli- 
age. Not  prepaid.  Each,  75c. 


Mail  ns  your  list  and  we  will  make  you  a 
Special  Delivered  Price. 


mon  varieties  and  earlier  to  bloom.  Not  prepaid. 
Each,  $1.00. 

VINES-HARDY 


Clematis  (Paniculata) 

Clematis  Postpaid 


Of  all  the  vines  used,  either  for  shade  or  decoration, 
none  can  compare  with  the  Clematis.  Their  wealth  of 
bloom  makes  them  the  grandest  embellishments  to  the 
porch. 

The  Paniculata  undoubtedly  holds  the  lead,  both  as 
a shade  producer  and  for  its  abundance  of  bloom,  doing 
good  the  first  year. 

The  Clematis  is  a rampant  grower  in  good  soil  and 
the  lateness  of  its  bloom,  coupled  with  the  exquisite  per- 
fume of  its  flowers,  makes  it  a favorite  and  one  of  the 
most  desirable  of  all  vines. 

JACKMANI — The  flowers,  when  fully  expanded,  measure 
5 to  6 inches  in  diameter,  of  intense  violet  purplish 
color,  with  a rich  velvety  appearance,  and  bloom  con- 
tinuously until  cut  off  by  frost.  Each,  60c. 
PANICULATA  (Sweet-Scented  Japan  Clematis) — Are  of 
very  rapid  growth,  quickly  covering  trellises  and 
arbors  with  handsome,  clean,  glossy  foliage.  The 
flowers  are  medium  sized,  white  in  color,  very  frag- 
rant and  of  a shiny  appearance,  blooming  in  August 
and  September.  Each,  40c. 

Wisteria 

One  of  our  great  climbers  of  rapid  growth  and  is 
good  for  the  porch  or  where  the  flowery  effect  is  wanted 
for  it  is  covered  with  dense  clusters  of  blue  or  white 
flowers. 

BLUE — A Japanese  species  with  dark  blue  flowers  in 
racemes  of  astonishing  length.  Price,  50c.  Postpaid. 
WHITE — (Same  as  blue  with  exception  of  color.)  Price. 
60c.  Postpaid. 

Honeysuckle 

(Scarlet  and  Yellow  Climbing) 

These  are  very  hardy,  producing  large  quantities  of 
long,  trumpet-shaped  flowers,  heavy  glossy  leaves;  makes 
one  of  the  most  valuable  of  the  hardy  climbers.  Each, 
25c;  10  for  $2.00.  Postpaid. 

WOODBINE  (American  Ivy;  Virginia  Creeper) — The  well- 
known  native,  with  five-parted  leaves  that  change  to 
rich  scarlet  in  fall.  Berries  black-blue.  Entirely 
hardy  anywhere;  quick-growing;  usually  requires 
of  tendrils  and  clings  to  brick  and  stone  surfaces. 
Not  prepaid.  Each,  40c;  doz.,  $4.00. 
some  support  on  walls,  although  it  climbs  by  means 
BOSTON  IVY — (Veitchii) — A very  hardy,  artistic  climber 
of  rapid  growth;  will  climb  and  spread  over  the  side 
of  any  brick  or  stone  wall  without  the  aid  of  trellises, 
wires  or  springs;  its  ability  to  cling  to  the  walls  with- 
out aid  makes  it  very  popular  where  tall  and  heavy  vines 
are  desired.  Not  prepaid.  Each,  $1.00;  per  dozen,  $10.00. 


GOLD  SEAL  SEED  (FROM  THE  TOP  OF  THE  WORLD)  EXTREMELY  HARDY 


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OUR  ROSES  ARE 
2 YEAR  OLD 
FIELD  GROWN. 


*— - 


NOTE  OUR 
■ SPECIAL  OFFER 
OF  5 ROSES. 

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Plant  Colorado  grown  roses.  There  Is  no  other  plant  so  greatly  affected  by  the  change  of  climate  as  the  rose. 
Our  Western  country  requires  a very  healthy  and  hardy  plant.  From  experience  we  have  learned  that  Eastern  grown 
roses  are  more  or  less  a failure  when  brought  to  Colorado,  so  we  are  now  growing  our  roses  in  Northern  Colorado 
and  with  a little  care  you  are  certain  of  success.  You  will  find  the  varieties  we  list  below  are  of  the  very  best  sorts. 

Shipments  of  roses  from  Denver  will  not  be  made  before  April  1st.  But  if  we  reeeive  your  order  early,  we  Trill 
endeavor  to  ship  to  you  direct  from  our  growing  station. 

(Selected  Stock  for  the  Outdoor  Gardens  of  the  West.) 


Roses  always  have  been  an  old  stand-by  for  the 
garden,  being  very  easily  grown  and  useful,  both  for 
bouquet  and  for  decorating  around  the  house. 

Just  follow  the  instructions  below  of  Rose  Culture 
and  you  are  sure  to  succeed  in  the  growing  of  roses. 

We  offer  only  two-year-old  plants. 


POINTS  OX  ROSE  CULTURE. 

The  Rose  delights  in  an  open  air  situation,  unshaded 
by  trees  or  buildings.  All  the  types  are  very  partial  to 
clay  loam,  but  will  do  well  in  any  ordinary  soil,  if  en- 
riched with  well-rotted  barnyard  manure.  Dig  the  soil 
up  thoroughly  to  the  depth  of  12  to  15  inches,  as  Rose 
roots  penetrate  deeply  when  they  have  a chance.  Do  not 
raise  the  surface  of  the  rose-beds  above  the  surround- 
ing grounds.  They  suffer  less  from  drought  when  left 
level  with  the  turf.  After  the  plants  have  been  set  out, 
keep  the  soil  loose  to  the  depth  of  an  inch  or  two,  by 
frequent  stirrings. 

The  Rose  should  be  given  plenty  of  water  in  the 
summer  months  when  it  is  extremely  hot  and  dry,  cutting 
down  the  water  supply  in  the  fall. 

PRICES — Any  of  the  roses  listed  here  50c  eaeh.  Post- 
age and  Packing,  10c  extra. 


i Ulrich  Brunner 

BESSIE  BROWN,  H.  T. — Creamy  white,  large,  full  and 
very  fine  form. 

BRITISH  QUEEN — Pure  white,  slightly  flushed  rose, 
large,  full  flowers  of  exquisite  form,  opening  freely. 

COQUETTE  DES  ALPS,  H.  P.— Pure  white,  delicately 
tinted  blush  on  first  opening.  Another  of  the  old 
timers  that  will  never  be  put  on  the  shelf. 

FRAU  KARL  DRUSCHSKI,  H.  P. — Pure  snow  white;  long 
pointed  buds;  large,  full  flowers;  free  and  constant. 


WHITE  KILLARNEY,  H.  T. — A sport  from  Killarney;  it  is 
pure  white  in  color,  long  in  bud,  of  fine  form. 

GENERAL  McARTHUR,  H.  T. — Bright  scarlet,  large,  full 
and  very  free,  erect  branching  habit  and  very  per- 
petual. One  of  the  finest  and  most  fragrant  roses 
grown. 


HIS  MAJESTY,  H.  P. — Dark  crimson,  shaded  Vermillion. 
Some  class  it  a Hybrid  Tea. 

PAUL  MYRON,  H.  P. — Deep  rose,  immense  size,  hardy  and 
vigorous. 

ULRICH  BRUNNER,  H.  P. — Cherry-red,  very  large  and 
fine  form. 


CLIO,  H.  P. — Flesh  color  center  shaded  clear  pink,  large 
globular;  very  fine. 

CONRAD  F.  MEYER,  H.  P. — This  rose  is  classified  by  some 
as  the  best  Hybrid  Perpetual  ever  grown,  free  bloom- 
er, large  double  and  cup  shaped,  intense  pink,  very 
fragrant. 

GEORGE  AHRENDS,  H.  P. — Clear,  brilliant  pink,  good 
bud  and  perfect  form  flower.  Strong  grower  and  in 
every  way  worthy. 

HELEN  TAFT,  H.  T. — A rich  cerise  pink.  Flowers  very 
large.  A free  bloomer,  and  will  become  as  famous 
as  a bedding  rose,  as  is  the  variety  President  Taft. 
Growth  very  strong. 

PINK  KILLARNEY,  H.  T. — Deep  shell  pink,  long  pointed 
buds  with  large  flo.wers;  very  free  and  perpetual. 

LA  FRANCE,  H.  T. — Bright  satin  pink  with  silver  reflex. 
This  variety  will  always  be  a favorite. 

MAMAN  COCHET  (Tea  Rose) — Light  pink  shaded  with 
salmon  yellow  and  outer  petals  splashed  rose.  Large 
and  full.  Fine  for  cutting. 

SEPTEMBER  MORN,  H.  T. — A striking  rose  of  the  larg- 
est size;  flowers  borne  on  long  stout  stems,  the  petals 
are  of  the  largest  size,  shell  shaped,  undulated  or 
waved  on  the  edges,  delicate  flesh  color. 

MME.  PLANTIER,  H.  P. — Extremely  hardy;  completely 
hides  itself  in  June  with  its  lovely  pure  .white,  sweet- 
scented  flowers;  fine. 

CAPT.  HAYWARD,  H.  P. — Of  largest  size.  Color,  glow- 
ing crimson,  very  bright  and  rich;  about  the  best 
H.  P.  in  the  entire  class  of  Hybrid  Perpetuals. 

DUCHESS  OF  ALBANY,  H.  T. — A deep  colored  La  France, 
sometimes  called,  the  red  La  France. 

ECARLATE,  H.  T. — Scarlet  red  of  extreme  brilliancy, 
higher  in  color  than  Liberty  medium  size,  very  flori- 
ferous;  a splendid  bedder. 

EDWARD  MAWLEY,  H.  T. — One  of  the  finest  of  all  dark 
crimson  roses,  a true  perpetual  Flowering  Hybrid 
Tea.  Received  the  much  coveted  gold  medal  of  the 
National  Rose  Society  of  England. 

GENERAL  JACQUEMINOT,  H.  P. — Crimson  scarlet,  large, 
full  arfa  very  fragrant;  an  old  standard  large  red 
rose. 


“SPECIAL  OFFER” 

We  will  send  Prepaid  any  five  roses  listed  here, 
packed  for  shipment,  either  mail  or  express,  for 
$2.50. 


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THE  WESTERN  SEED  COMPANY,  DENVER,  COLORADO 


ROSES-Continued 


American  Beauty 

Climbing  American  Beauty-Heavy 

CLIMBING  AMERICAN  BEAUTY — Heavy  strong:  grower, 
hardy  everywhere;  color,  rich  red  fading  to  crimson. 
Very  popular. 

CLIMBING  BABY  RAMBLER — A constant  bloomer,  rosy 
crimson  in  color,  quick  growth,  very  desirable,  satis- 
factory. 

HIAWATHA— Flowers  are  about  one  and  one-half  inches 
across,  and  produced  in  long  pendulous  sprays;  color 
is  ruby  carmine,  with  a clear  white  eye  and  a mass 
of  golden  stamens;  foliage  retains  color  late  in  faill. 

DOROTHY  PERKINS — Beautiful  deep  pink.  Too  well 
known  for  further  description.  One  of  our  best 
climbers. 

LADY  GAY — Delicate  pink.  Slightly  larger  than  Dorothy 
Perkins  and  one  of  our  best  suggestions. 

CHRISTINE  WRIGHT — Heavy  dark  green  foliage,  which 
is  exempt  from  disease;  large  full  flowers  borne 
singly  and  in  clusters,  perfect  in  form,  beautiful  in 
bud  and  in  flower;  color  is  bright,  wild  rose  pink. 

MARECHAL  NIEL — Immense  deep  golden-yellow,  very 
fragrant  climber. 

YELLOW  BANKSIA— Small  yellow  flowers  in  great  pro- 
fusion, making  one  of  our  most  popular  climbers. 

BOUQUET  DE  OR — Clear  yellow  copper  center,  full,  free 
and  hardy;  a most  beautiful  climbing  rose. 


BETTY,  H.  T. — The  flowers  are  deliciously  fragrant,  of 
very  large  size,  full  and  beautiful.  The  exquisite 
color  being  copper,  overspread  with  a beautiful 
golden  yellow. 

BLACK  PRINCE — Deep  crimson.  Large,  full  and  glob- 
ular. 

CAPTAIN  CHRISTY,  H.  P. — Has  foliage  of  rare  beauty, 
dense  and  deep  green  in  color.  The  delicate  buds  to- 
gether with  the  very  large,  full  flowers  of  pale  peach 
color,  deepening  towards  the  center  to  rosy  crimson; 
blooms  almost  the  entire  season. 

CLARA  WATSON,  H.  T. — This  is  the  new  Killarney;  said 
to  be  a great  improvement  over  the  original  pure 
white. 

COLEEN,  H.  T. — Brilliant  with  deeper  rose-crimson 
veneering  and  distinct  creamy-yellow  ground,  never 

fading  until  the  petals  drop. 

GEORGE  DICKSON,  H.  P. — Color,  dark  velvety  crimson; 
splendid  shape  and  good  stems. 

GEORGE  ELGER — Perpetual  rose,  sometimes  called  the 
yellow  Cecil  Brunner  and  is  termed  as  the  Yellow 
Baby  Rambler. 


CRIMSON  RAMBLER — An  old  favorite,  very  hardy,  of 
quick  growth  and  very  strong.  Satisfaction  sure. 


White  Killarney 

Climbing  Varieties 


WHITE  DOROTHY  PERKINS— Same  as  tjie  Original 
Dorothy  Perkins,  except  color  is  clear  white.  Pills 
long  felt  want  for  a hardy  white  climber. 

SILVER  MOON — Pure  white  with  clear  yellow  stamens, 
large  and  free,  glossy  bronze-green  foliage. 

CLIMBING  WHITE  COCHET — Same  as  the  bush.  White 
tinted  pink.  Where  heavy  foliage  is  desired  use  this 
variety. 


GOLD  SEAL  SEED  (FROM  THE  TOP  OF  THE  WORLD)  EXTREMELY  HARDY 


85 


Cahoon  Broadcast  Seed  Sower 

For  Sowing  Seed,  Grain,  Clover  Seed,  Etc. 


The  best  seeder 
manufactured,  and 
sows  all  kinds  of 
grain,  clover  seed, 
etc.  rapidly  and  even- 
ly. A person  entirely 
unused  to  seeding 
can,  by  following  the 
simple  directions  sent 
with  machine,  sow 
from  four  to  six  acres 
an  hour  at  a common 
walking  gait.  It  sows 
uniformly  and  saves 
four-fifths  in  labor 
by  its  use.  Every 
farmer  should  have 
Cahoon  Broadcast  Seed  Sower  one  of  these  sowers. 

Circulars  giving  full 
information  and  directions  for  use,  mailed  on  application. 
Price,  $4.75,  not  postpaid.  Mailing  weight,  7%  lbs. 


Eclipse  Corn  Planter 


All  Steel  Rotary 


Eclipse 


This  planter  has  given 
unequalled  satisfaction 
for  the  past  ten  years. 
It  has  a positive  feed 
and  four  changes  of 
discs,  and  will  sow  Corn. 
Amber  Cane,  Kaffir,  Su- 
dan Grass,  Milo  Maize, 
Beans,  Peas,  etc.  It  is 
very  simple  and  works 
very  easily;  it  will  plant 
anything  from  cane  to 
corn;  it  is  made  in  either 
all  steel  or  of  wood  with 
steel  castings,  as  shown 
in  this  cut.  Mailing 
weight,  9 lbs. 

Price,  $2.25,  not  postpaid 


Pioneer 


Cyclone  Seed  Sower 


A Very  Popular  Seeder  and  Very  Extensively  Sold. 


This  sower  is  guar- 
anteed to  distribute 
seed  perfectly, even- 
ly, and  will  not 
throw  seed  in  an 
upward  direction  or 
against  the  oper- 
ator, but  direct  and 
evenly  to  the  land. 
Sows  clover,  timo- 
thy, red  top,  alfalfa, 
oats,  rye,  wheat, 
millet,  buckwheat, 
turnip  and  other 
varieties  of  farm 
seeds.  Clover  seed 
is  sown  a width  of 
18  feet;  timothy,  15 
feet;alfalfa,  20  feet; 
wheat,  25  feet;  mil- 
let, 18  feet;  oats,  18 
feet. 

Price,  $2.00  each, 
not  postpaid.  Mail- 
ing weight,  5 lbs. 


Cyclone  Seed  Sower 


Pioneer  Corn  Planter 

Works  in  any  soil;  has  a 
flexible  and  adjustable  iron 
drop,  and  does  not  wear  the 
brush.  It  has  an  iron  seed 
box  and  iron  channel.  The 
foot  is  made  of  polished 
steel.  It  is  well  made, 
strong,  durable,  reliable 
and  gives  universal  satis- 
faction. Price,  $1.75,  not 
postpaid.  Weight,  5 lbs. 

Black  Hawk 
Corn  Shelter 

This  is  a substantially 
made  tool,  easy  to  run,  a 
boy  can  shell  a large  quan- 
tity of  corn  a day  with  this 
machine.  We  have  never 
known  one  to  get  out  of 
erder — will  last  a life-time. 
Mailing  weight,  12  lbs. 
Price,  $4.00  each,  not  post- 
paid. 


HORSE  CULTIVATORS 


Osborne  cultivators  are  the  best 
horse  cultivators  made  for  the 
man  who  grows  truck  berries,  or 
any  other  crop  that  is  planted  in 
rows.  These  implements  are  of 
the  greatest  use  to  the  gardeners 
and  to  farmers  who  want  their 
cultivators  set  exact  so  that  they 
can  cultivate  as  close  to  the  plants 
as  they  choose  without  damaging 
them.  Osborne  cultivators  are  ar- 
ranged so  that  they  can  be  set  for 
cultivating  wide  or  narrow  rows. 

The  frames  used  are  of  bar  steel, 
raised  high  from  the  ground 


good 
c 1 e a ranee 
trash. 
The  shanks 
and  shovels 
are  careful- 
ly designed 
so  that  the 
c u 1 tivator 
runs  stead- 
ily and  is 
very  rigid 
and  does 
not  spring 

In  nr  nut. 


Osborne  14-tooth  Cultivator  Osborne  Cultivator 

Osborne  14-tooth  Harrow  Cultivator,  without  wheel 

Osborne  14-tooth  Harrow  Cultivator,  with  wheel 

No.  52 — Osborne  Cultivator,  5-tooth,  expanding  lever,  no  wheel  

No,  53 — Osborne  Cultivator,  5-tooth,  expanding  lever,  with  wheel  

No.  94 — Osborne  Cultivator,  with  wheel,  expanding  lever,  side  hoe  and  horse  hoe 

.Vo.  72— Osborne  Cultivator,  7-tooth,  expanding  lever,  no  wheel  

No.  73 — Osborne  Cultivator,  7-tooth,  expanding  lever,  with  wheel  

No.  74 — Osborne  Cultivator,  7-tooth,  expanding  lever,  with  wheel,  side  hoe  and  horse  hoe 

No.  92 — Osborne  Cultivator,  9-tooth,  expanding  lever,  no  wheel  

No.  93 — Osborne  Cultivator,  9-tooth,  expanding  lever,  with  wheel  

,Vo.  94 — Osborne  Cultivator,  9-tooth,  expanding  lever,  with  wheel,  side  hoe  and  horse  hoe 

Prices  are  F.  O.  B.  Denver,  Colo. 


Each 

$ 9.23 
10.33 


8.00 

9.40 

11.23 

9.23 

10.78 

12.50 

11.00 

12.25 

14.00 


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Iron  Age,  301,  Complete. 


IRONAQE 

GARDEN  TOOLS 

A Separate  Catalogue  Containing  a 
Full  Line  of  Iron  Age  implements 
Mailed  Free  Upon  Application. 


Double  and  Single  Wheel  Hoe  No.  301 

This  double  and  single  wheel  hoe  can  be  changed  in 
a minute  from  one  form  to  the  other — an  extremely  valu- 
able feature.  When  the  plants  are  young,  the  double 
wheel  hoe  should  be  used  astride  the  rows.  Later,  the 
single  wheel  hoe  can  be  used  in  working  between  the 
rows,  after  the  plants  have  grown  too  high  to  be  worked 
properly  in  any  other  way.  The  seeder  attachment  may 
be  added  at  any  time  in  the  future,  converting  the  tool 
into  a combined  implement  such  as  No.  306  or  No.  304. 

Price,  complete,  $11.00. 

No.  303 — Double  and  Single  Wheel  Hoe,  side  hoes  only 
less  vine  lifters.  Price,  $7.75. 


No.  19C 

No.  19C — Packed  Weight,  22  lbs.  Price,  $6.50. 

Wheel  Cultivator  and  Plow — This  plow  is  the  result 
of  a successful  effort  to  build  a tool  that  would  be  just 
as  light  as  possible  without  the  sacrifice  of  strength  or 
durability.  It  is  built  of  the  best  materials,  and  is  light, 
strong  and  practical. 

Shovels  can  be  raised  or  lowered  to  suit  require- 
ments of  any  soil  or  can  be  adjusted  to  meet  the  ground 
at  any  angle. 

24-inch  Wheel — The  distinctive  feature  of  this  tool 
is  its  high  steel  wheel. 


Combined  Hill  and  Drill  Seeder,  Double  and  Single  Wheel 

Hoe 


No.  306 


No.  306.  This 
is  the  most 
popular  and 
complete  gar- 
d e n tool, 
es  pecially 
planned  for 
the  conven- 
ience of  the 
gardener,  re- 
quires  but 
little  work  to 
change  from 
seeder  to  a 
wheel  hoe. 

The  big  ad- 
vantage of 
this  combina- 
tion tool  is  you  have  a tool  that  will  do  the  work  of 
several  tools.  The  simple  change  from  drill  to  wheel  hoe 
or  back  again  can  be  made  in  about  three  minutes.  Will 
sow  all  kinds  of  seed.  Price,  complete,  $19.00. 

Corn,  Bean 
and  Pea 
Seeder  No.  24. 
This  tool,  as 
the  name  im- 
plies, is  ad- 
apted to  the 
planting  of 
Corn,  Beans 
and  Peas.  The 
method  of 
dropping  the 
seed  is  by  re- 
volving plates 
The  seed  may 
be  dropped  at 
4,  6,  8,  10,  12 
inches  apart. 
Price,  $17.00. 


vn.  24 


New 

Model 


New  Model  Seed  Drill,  $13.00 

A seed  drill  with  30  years’  experience  behind  it,  and 
the  fact  that  it  is  the  most  simple  drill  to  operate  and 
regulate  has  made  It  very  popular  with  market  gardeners. 
This  tool  is  made  of  the  best  material,  well  put  together 
and  will  last  a life-time.  Packed  weight,  50  lbs.  Price, 
$13.00. 


No.  12,  Complete,  Price  $5.75 


“Iron  Age”  No.  12  WTieel  Plow  and  Cultivator — This 

simple  light-weight  machine  will  be  found  of  great  ser- 
vice in  simplifying  the  work  in  the  small  vegetable  or 
flower  garden.  The  average  weight  of  this  machine  is 
but  8 pounds. 


Steel  King  Cultivator 

This  is  not  an  Iron  Age  tool.  It  is  very  handy  for 
people  who  do  not  wish  a very  expensive  tool.  We 
sell  hundreds  each  year  and  they  give  satisfaction. 
It  can  be  used  for  many  purposes.  Each 

Price:  Steel  Handles,  like  picture,  complete $4,75 

Wood  Handles,  complete 4.56 


REPAIR  PARTS  FOR  IRON  AGE  TOOLS 


No. 

33— Onion  Set  Gatherer $1.25 

82— Land  Side  Plow  1.50 

134 — Hill  & Drill  Seeder  Attachment  for  No.  301  or 

303  8.50 

169 —  Disc  & Fender  Attachment,  pair 1.50 

170 —  Double  Mold  Board  Plow 2.00 

360 — Disc  Attachment,  pair  of  6 discs....'. 3.00 

Side  Hoes,  per  pair 1.50 

Plows,  per  pair  1.50 

Cultivator  Teeth  and  Bolts,  set  of  4 1.60 

Rakes,  6-tooth,  per  pair 1.25 

Handles,  per  pair 1.20 

Chains  for  Drills  65 

Agitator  with  Brush 1.00 

Marker  Bar,  steel 50 

Marker  Bar,  wood - 75 

Marker  Drag  56 

Other  repairs,  get  prices. 


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Planet  Jr.  Farm  and  Garden  Tools 


You  cannot  afford  to  till  the  ground  without  tools.  They  not  only  save  hard  labor,  but  they  enable  you  to 
cultivate  double  the  acreage  in  the  same  time,  and  thus  add  over  100  per  cent  to  your  crop  yield.  Invented  by  a 
practical  farmer  and  manufacturer — the  result  of  fifty  years’  experience.  Strong,  lasting  construction.  Fully  guar- 


anteed. We  ean  show  hut  a few  of  these  tools  here  hut  complete  catalog  will  be  sent  on  application. 


XO.  4 PLANET  JR.  COMBINED  HILL  AND  DRILL 
SEEDER,  XVHEEL  HOE,  CULTIVATOR  AND  PLOW 

Price,  $19.50 


This  accurate,  easy  running  tool  sows  all  garden 
seeds  from  smallest  up  to  peas  and  beans  in  hills  4,  6,  8, 
12  or  24  inches  apart,  or  in  drills  at  the  proper  thickness 
and  depth;  rolling  down  and  marking  out  next  row  all  at 
one  passage.  By  removing  the  seeder  and  substituting 
the  tool  frame  you  have  a complete  Single  Wheel  Hoe 
which  plows,  hoes,  cultivates  easily  and  thoroughly  all 
through  the  season. 

No.  4D — As  a Seeder  Only.  Price,  $15.50. 


Holds  2% 
Quarts. 

Weight,  50  lbs 


NO.  25  PLANET  JR.  COMBINED  HILL  AND  DRILL 
SEEDER,  DOUBLE  AND  SINGLE  WHEEL  HOE, 
CULTIVATOR  AND  PLOW 

Weight,  61  lbs.  Price,  $23.00. 


This  is  a splendid  combination  for  the  family  garden, 
onion  grower  or  large-scale  gardener.  As  a Seeder  it  is 
the  same  as  the  No. 4 and  does  the  same  accurate  work. 
Can  be  used  as  a Double  Wheel  Hoe  to  straddle  rows. 
Hoes  work  close  without  injuring  plants;  cultivator  teeth 
and  plows  do  thorough  work.  Cutting  tools  specially 
hardened.  Two  acres  a day  can  be  worked  with  this  tool. 


NO.  3 PLANET  JR.  HILL  AND  DRILL  SEEDER 

Holds  3 qts. 
Weight,  43  lbs. 

Price,  $18.50 


A favorite  tool  with  onion  growers,  market  gardeners 
and  seedsmen.  Has  15-inch  steel  driving  wheel.  The  V- 
shaped  opening  plow  is  adjustable  for  depth  and  leaves 
the  seed  in  a narrow  line,  permitting  close,  rapid  culti- 
vation with  wheel  hoes.  Sows  uniformly  in  drills  or  in 
hills  4,  6,  8,  12  or  24  inches  apart.  Where  the  acreage  is 
sufficient  to  warrant  the  use  of  separate  seeders  and 
wheel  hoes  we  especially  recommend  this  very  popular 
drill. 


NO.  12  COMBINED  DOUBLE  AND  SINGLE  WHEEL  HOE, 
CULTIVATOR  AND  PLOW 


Price,  $12.50.  Weight,  33  lbs. 


A Double  and  Single  Wheel  Hoe  in  one.  Straddles 
crops  till  20  inches  high,  then  can  be  worked  between  the 
rows  with  one  or  two  wheels. 

The  Hoes  are  wonderful  weed  killers  and  leave  the 
ground  almost  level. 

Cultivator  Teeth  for  deep  or  shallow  work.  Plows  are 
valuable  for  opening  furrows,  covering  or  plowing  to  or 
from  the  crop. 

NO.  17  PLANET  JR.  SINGLE  WHEEL  HOE 


Light  and  durable — can  be  used  by  man,  woman  or 
boy.  Will  do  all  the  cultivation  in  your  garden  in  the 
easiest  and  quickest  way.  High,  easy  running  steel  wheel. 
They  take  the  drudgery  out  of  garden  work  and  give  big- 
ger, better  crops.  Last  a life  time. 

PLANET  JR.  NO.  104,  HORSE  HOE  AND  CULTIVATOR 
Price,  $14.75 


This  tool  has  both  lever  wheel  and  lever  expander, 
turning  shovels  and  shovel  steel.  The  expanding  lever 
slants  backward  between  the  handles,  where  it  is  well 
protected  an  dean  not  injure  crops.  The  lever  for  the 
wheel  is  simple,  convenient  and  lasting;  no  wires  to 
stretch.  The  turning  shovels  are  of  special  shape;  useful 
in  connection  with  the  rear  shovel  in  opening  furrows  and 
afterwards  for  covering  them,  and  for  plowing  and  hill- 
ing. $14.75  with  wheel. 

PLANET  JR.  No.  90,  TWELVE-TOOTH  HARROW,  CUL- 
TIVATOR AND  PULVERIZER 

The  teeth  are  1%  inches  wide  and  wear  well,  being 
specially  hardened.  By  using  the  lower  hole  the  teeth 
can  be  set  to  slant  backward.  When  set  in  this  way  it 
does  excellent  work  in  early  cultivation,  for  breaking  the 
crust  before  the  weeds  begin  to  grow  or  for  final  prep- 
aration of  seed  beds.  $20.00  with  wheel. 


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Sprayers 

' PRICES  ARE  NOT  POSTPAID. 

It  Ik  becoming  more  apparent  each  season  that  to  Insure  a good  crop,  methods  to  destroy  the  Insects  must  be 
used,  and  for  good  results  the  poison  and  insecticides  must  he  applied  with  a sprayer  to  insure  force  and  thereby 
applying  the  poison  to  all  parts  of  the  plants.  Competition  has  eliminated  the  possibility  of  disposing  of  uusprayed 
fruit  or  crops  at  a profit. 


Misty  Sprayer 


Standard  Spray  Pump 


Misty  Sprayer 

The  air  chamber  measures  14  inches  in  length  by  1% 
inches  in  diameter,  and  the  reservoir  holds  about  one 
quart.  It  has  a single  brass  tube  extending  into  the  reser- 
voir, and  therefore  throws  the  spray  straight  ahead,  al- 
though it  will  spray  in  any  direction  desired,  and  is 
.adapted  for  all  kinds  of  spraying  purposes,  including  gar- 
den work,  disinfectants,  etc.  Price,  75c  each.  Not  prepaid. 
Weight,  1 lb. 


Continuous  Hand  Sprayer 


Continuous  Hand  Sprayer 

This  is  the  best  hand  sprayer  made.  It  has  a com- 
pressed air  chamber  which  makes  the  pressure  continuous, 
has  brass  nozzle;  adjustable  to  spray  rine  or  coarse;  brass 
ball  valve;  is  simple  in  construction,  light  and  durable 

works  easy.  Weight,  1%  lbs.  Price,  $1.25  ea.  Not  prepaid. 


The  “Auto-Spray” 
No.  1-D 

Works  automatically  for  6 
to  15  minutes,  accordingly  to 
the  nozzle  opening.  It  may  be 
started  in  15  seconds  by  a few 
strokes  of  the  plunger. 

The  “Auto-Spray”  has  a 
capacity  of  four  gallons,  and 
when  properly  charged  con- 
tains three  gallons  of  solution 
and  one  gallon  compressed  air. 
Eight  to  twelve  strokes  of  the 
plunger  will  compress  the  air, 
and  two  pumpings  will  dis- 
charge the  entire  contents. 
Three  gallons  of  solution  or 
one  charge  will  easily  cover 
one-half  acre  of  potatoes  or 
other  similar  crop.  Galvanized 
iron  Tank,  with  Auto-Pop 
Nozzle.  $7.00  each,  not  prepaid. 


Perfection  Sprayer 


For  Potato  Spraying,  white- 
washing, disinfectants,  cold 
water  paints,  etc.  A high  grade 
pressure  sprayer  “with  the  press- 
ure.” 

The  Hudson  Perfection  Sprayer 

has  a 4 gallon  tank  made  like  a 
steam  boiler.  The  all-riveted 
seams  give  the  necessary  strength 
for  developing  a high  pressure, 
which  is  absolutely  essential  for 
good  results.  The  all-brass  pump 
is  placed  inside  the  tank  and  is 
easily  removed.  Weight  10  lbs. 
$7.00  each,  not  prepaid. 


For  a small  orchard  or  a few  trees,  use  it  as  a 
oucket  pump. 

For  a large  orchard,  use  an  ordinary  barrel  on  a sled 
»r  drag,  and  a long  piece  of  hose. 

For  “truck”  crops,  potatoes,  cabbage,  etc.,  use  it  witn 
Knapsack  and  “potato”  attachment. 

STANDARD  SPRAY  PUMP — The  Standard  sprays  the 

tallest  fruit  tree  from  the  ground.  One  man  does  the 
work.  Saves  one  man’s  time.  Is  used  either  with  Bucket, 


And  when  used  with  knapsack  a field  of  potatoes  or 
other  low-growing  crop  can  be  sprayed  as  fast  as  a man 
can  walk. 

This  attachment  is  also  valuable  for  spraying  vines 
and  bushes,  as  the  spray  can  be  directed  upwards  from 
below  so  as  to  cover  the  under  side  of  foliage  without 
stooping  or  working  in  an  uncomfortable  position. 

Price,  Spray  Pump  and  Hose,  $5.00. 

Knapsack,  $4.00  extra.  Express  charges  extra. 


Panama  Knapsack  Spray  Pumps 


Panama  Knapsack  Spray  Pump 

Panama  Knapsack  Spray  Pumps  are  complete  in  every 
respect,  ready  to  spray.  The  tank,  made  of  either  gal- 
vanized iron  or  copper,  holds  5 gallons  of  mixture.  It  is 
heavily  soldered,  and  is  fitted  with  tight  lid  and  strainer, 
both  of  which  can  be  removed.  It  is  shaped  so  that  it 
can  be  carried  on  the  back,  and  shoulder  straps  are  pro- 
vided for  this  purpose.  Handle  lever  is  arranged  for 
shifting  from  right  to  left  at  will  of  operator.  The  Spray 
Pump  used  in  this  outfit  is  constructed  entirely  of  brass. 
It  is  provided  with  a large  air  chamber,  and  has  heavy 
brass  cylinders,  brass  ball  valves,  patent  agitator,  to 
keep  liquid  thoroughly  mixed.  5 feet  %-inch  hose  fitted 
with  Bordeaux  nozzle  and  iron  pipe  extension.  Pump  is 
also  provided  with  regular  handle  and  can  be  operated 
like  any  other  bucket  pump  when  desired.  .Complete  as 
above  with  galvanized  tank,  $15.00  each;  with  copper 
tank,  $22.50  each.  Not  prepaid. 


Perfection  Sprayer 


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SPRAY  PUMPS-Continued 


Little  Giant  Sprayer 


These  spray  pumps  are  constructed  entirely 
of  brass.  They  are  so  arranged  that  the  labor 
of  pumping  is  all  done  on  the  downward 
stroke  of  the  piston  and  nothing  on  the  up. 
The  effect  of  this  operation  while  pumping  is 
to  hold  the  pump  down.  The  footrest  steadies 
the  pump,  holding  it  in  proper  position.  They 
are  provided  with  large  air  chambers,  and 
have  brass  ball  valves  and  detachable  hose; 
the  nozzle  throws  a continuous  spray,  and  is 
not  affected  by  the  movement  of  the  plunger. 
Will  carry  a pressure  on  the  nozzle  of  from 
50  to  100  lbs.  with  very  ordinary  exertion. 
Will  throw  a stream  50  feet,  and  are  of  un- 
usual value  for  spraying  trees,  washing  win- 
dows and  buggies,  extinguishing  fires, 
sprinkling  lawns,  flowers,  etc.  For  sprayers 
are  arranged  to  discharge  a fine  jet  in  the 
bottom  of  the  bucket  to  keep  the  solution 
thoroughly  miked  and  agitated,  a feature 
peculiar  to  these  pumps  only,  and  a very 
necessary  one  to  any  spray  pump.  The  pumps 
are  also  provided  with  a sprinkler  for  flowers.  Weight, 
fi  lbs.  Price,  $4.75. 


Double  Acting  Bucket  Pumps 


Bucket  Pump 


Double  Acting  Spray  Pump  — 
Auto  Spray  No.  6. — The  pump 
sprays  perfectly  on  both  the  up 
and  down  strokes.  About  one- 
half  the  energy  is  required  as 
with  ordinary  pump  and  the 
spray  is  continuous.  Besides  sav- 
ing labor,  this  pump  saves  con- 
siderable time.  Cylinder  of  this 
pump  is  very  small  in  diameter, 
necessitating  but  little  effort  to 
generate  a pressure  of  200  lbs. 
There  are  very  few  pumps  manu- 
factured that  can  be  guaranteed 
for  this  high  pressure.  The  pump 
and  valves  complete,  are  made  of 
brass.  Price,  $4.75  each.  Not 
prepaid. 


Auto  Spray  No.  5 


This  pump  is  the  ideal  all-purpose  hand  sprayer.  Its 
field  is  practically  unlimited  as  it  may  be  used  for  spray- 
ing trees,  vines,  garden  truck,  potatoes,  and  many  field 
crops.  It  also  can  be  used  for  handling  whitewash,  dis- 
infectants, etc.  This  pump  is  made  entirely  of  brass  and 
the  pump  itself  works  on  the  same  principle  and  has  the 
same  advantage  as  the  double  acting  bucket  pump  shown 
above. 

Auto  Spray  No.  5 pump,  hose,  nozzle  and  strainers, 
complete,  $5.00.  ' 

Galvanized  iron  tank  or  reservoir  for  use  on  field 
crops,  $3.50  extra. 

Extension,  curved  brass,  00c  extra. 


Cog  Gear  Barrel  Spray  Pump 

The  construction  is  such  that 
the  entire  pump  sets  inside  the 
barrel  containing  the  liquid,  be- 
ing bolted  fast  at  its  upper  end 
to  the  head  of  the  barrel.  By  this 
arrangement  the  working  parts 
are  entirely  submerged  in  the 
liquid  that  is  to  be  sprayed, 
thereby  avoiding  all  possibilities 
of  losing  priming,  doing  away 
with  the  necessity  of  a suction 
pipe,  placing  the  agitator  in  the 
bottom  of  the  liquid  in  a simple 
form,  and  also  doing  away  with 
a large  amount  of  complicated 
parts.  Base  fits  8x8  inch  hole. 
Weight,  40  lbs.  Price,  $17.50, 
-sTRAiuEB  complete  with  15  feet  hose  and 
nozzle. 

PAT  JET-AGITATOR 

Cog  Gear  Barrel 
Pump 

Paragon  Sprayers 

THE  BEST  SPRAYER  MADE 

For  Tree  Spraying,  Whitewashing 
and  Water  Painting 

PARAGON  SPRAYERS  WON’T  CLOG 


Paragon  Sprayers 

This  is  the  only  machine  on  the  market  that  works 
satisfactorily  for  several  purposes.  It  is  positively  a 
first-class  white  washing  machine  as  well  as  a tree  spray- 
ing maphine.  The  spray  nozzle  cannot  clog,  no  matter 
how  dirty  the  liquid,  as  the  liquid  passes  through  the 
auotmatic  self-strainer  before  entering1  the  pump  A 
heavy,  steady  pressure  is  easily  obtained.  This  is  a very 
well  constructed  and  a lasting  and  durable  machine.  A 
guarantee  is  furnished  with  every  one. 


Paragon  No.  1 

5 Feet  6-ply  Hose. 

5 Feet  Spray  Hose. 

2 Nozzles. 

This  cut  of  No.  1 
Sprayer  shows  inside 
mechanical  arrangement 
and  patented  self-clean- 
ing strainer.  No  othei 
sprayer  can  show  this 
feature. 

Price,  $18.00. 


Paragon  No.  1 


Paragon  Sprayer  No.  3 

Paragon  Sprayer  No. 
3.  12  gallon.  Equipment, 
IV2  feet  extension  pipe, 
10  feet  6-ply  hose,  2 
spraying  nozles.  This 
machine  is  mounted  on 
a strong  steel  frame,  and 
can  easily  be  wheeled  to 
any  desired  place. 

Price,  $25.00. 


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| (, Insecticides 

Exterminators  for  Insects,  Pests  and  Fungds 

THE  FOLLOWING  PRICES  ARE  NOT  PREPAID 


Liquids  cannot  be  sent  by  Parcel  Post 

Practically  all  fruit  growers  have  come  to  realize  that  it  is  impossible  to  produce  a satisfactory  crop  of  fruli 
without  spraying:,  and  they  are  rapidly  awakening:  to  the  importance  of  performing  the  operation  correctly.  In  the 
past  there  has  been  a market  for  inferior  fruit,  but  with  the  enormous  increase  in  the  planting  of  fruit  orchards  la 
every  section  of  the  country  where  this  fruit  thrives  the  time  Is  rapidly  approaching  when  only  high-grade  fruit  can 
be  marketed  profitably.  The  inevitable  result  will  be  that  growers  who  intelligently  spray,  cultivate,  prune  and 
otherwise  care  for  their  orchards  and  properly  grade  and  pack  their  fruit  will  prosper,  while  those  who  neglect  these 
things  will  fail. 

Don’t  wait  until  the  insects  destroy  your  crop.  Start  spraying  just  as  soon  as  they  are  to  be  seen,  for  a delay 
often  costs  a grower  his  whole  crop.  It  is  much  easier  to  keep  the  pests  down  than  to  destroy  them  after  they  are 
well  started.  “A  stitch  in  time  saves  nine.” 


-lb.  Can. 
-lb.  Can. 


ARSENATE  OF  LEAD 

Arsenate  of  Lead  is  the  most 
effective  of  all  insecticides, 
and  for  orchard  spraying  has 
no  equal,  and  the  benefits 
therefrom  are  surprisingly 
noticeable  when  the  fruit  is 
gathered.  All  fruit  trees  should 
be  sprayed  at  least  twice  each 
spring. 

Arsenate  of  Lead  is  also 
successfully  used  to  suppress 
leaf-eating  insects. 

One  of  the  great  features  of 
Arsenate  of  Lead  is  its  sticky 
character,  and  therefore  re- 
mains longer  on  the  foliage  or 
blossoms.  It  can  be  used  on 
extreme  delicate  foliage  plants 
or  blossoms,  as  it  will  not 
burn. 

g .35  25-lb.  keg,  write  for  special  price 

1.50  50-lb.  keg,  write  for  special  price 

12% -lb.  Can....'  3.00  100-lb.  keg,  write  for  special  price 

Spray  Calendar  furnished  free. 

POWDERED  ARSENATE  OF 
LEAD 

Powdered  Arsenate  of  Lead  is 
guaranteed  to  contain  from  27  to 
30%  Arsenic  Oxide  (AS2  OS2)  and 
not  to  exceed  75%  of  Soluble 
Arsenic. 

When  used  for  dusting  the  ap- 
plication should  be  made  when 
the  foliage  is  damp,  so  as  to  in- 
sure adhesion.  It  may  be  applied 
by  sifting  through  bags  of  coarse 
muslin  or  duck,  fastened  to  the 
end  of  a stick,  which  should  be 
tapped  by  the  operator  in  passing 
it  over  the  plants  to  be  treated, 
or  it  may  be  applied  with  a blow- 

gun.  It  may  be  mixed  with  powd-  

ered  lime,  landplaster  or  flour,  '4i55= 

using  1 lb.  of  the  poison  to  4 to  5 

Ids.  of  the  diluting  material,  and  can  thus  be  sifted  upon 
the  plants  by  the  use  of  a can  or  other  receptacle  through 
the  bottom  of  which  small  holes  have  been  punched.  It 
may  also  be  used  in  a liquid  form  as  Paste  Arsenate  of 
Lead,  and  when  so  used  only  half  the  quantity  is  required 


standard  , 

.arsenate  1 
JEABS, 


%-lb.  pkg $ .30 

1 -lb.  pkg 55 

5 -lb.  pkg 2.50 

10-lb.  box 4.00 


25-lb.  drum,  write  for  special  price 
50-lb.  drum,  write  for  special  price 
100-lb.  drum,  write  for  special  price 
Spray  Calendar  furnished  free. 


PARIS  GREEN 

A poisonous  soluble  powder. 
Applied  as  a powder,  it  should 
be  mixed  with  lime  or  flour, 
one  part  Paris  Green  to  one 
hundred  parts  of  lime;  as  a 
spray,  one  pound  to  two 
hundred  gallons  of  water,  or 
can  be  mixed  with  bran  for 
exterminating  grasshoppers. 
Paris  Green  is  especially  ef- 
fective against  all  chewing 
insects,  %-lb.  pkg.,  20c;  %-lb. 
pkg.,  35c;  1-lb.  pkg.,  65c;  5-lb. 
pkg.,  $2.50.  Get  special  price 
on  large  amounts.  Spray  Cal- 
endar furnished  free. 

FORMALDEHYDE 

It  is  of  pronounced  efficiency  in  destroying  disease 
germs  affecting  both  animal  and  plant  life  and  is  suc- 
cessfully employed  as  a preventative  of  such  fungus  dis- 
eases as  potato  scab,  onion  and  grain  smuts,  musty  corn 
and  other  affected  seeds,  damp  ng  off  of  seedlings,  club 
root  of  roses,  etc.,  for  the  resti  lining  of  decay  in  vege- 
tables, fruits,  etc.,  and  as  an  a ;tiseptic  wash  and  spray 
for  bark  diseases,  canker  and  tv  tunds  in  trees.  The  dilu- 
tion for  most  purposes  is  one  found  (1  pint)  formalde- 
hyde to  15  or  20  gallons  of  w t |br.  Price:  1-lb.,  bottle, 

60c;  5 lbs.,  $2.50.  For  larger  amounts,  get  special  prices. 


SLUG  SHOT 


This  is  one  of  the  oldest  and  most  reliable  insecti- 
cides on  the  market.  It  comes  in  fine  powdered  form 
and  easily  distributed  by  dusting,  or  can  be  mixed  with 
water  and  used  in  a spray. 

It  is  very  effective  in  killing  currant  worms,  potato 
bugs,  cabbage  worms,  chicken  lice,  slugs,  etc. 


1-lb.  put  up  in  can  with  perforated  top $ .20 

5-lb.  put  up  in  packages 75 

10-lb.  put  up  in  packages 1.25 


BLUE  VITRIOL  (Sulphate  of  Copper) 

This  is  a sure  preventative  of  smut  in  your  grain  and 
when  the  seed  goes  through  a solution  of  vitriolized  water 
the  crop  produced  therefrom  will  be  clean  and  free  from 
smut.  We  handle  only  the  crystal  form  ready  to  dissolve 
and  use.  Lb.,  25c;  4 lbs.,  90c;  10  lbs.,  $1.75;  100  lbs.,  $16.00. 

WHALE  OIL  SOAP 

One  of  the  best  insecticides  to  use  against  insects 
that  eat  the  foliage,  and  where  it  is  dangerous  to  use 
poison.  It  is  also  proof  against  mildew.  One-fourth 
pound  diluted  to  two  and  one-half  gallons  of  water. 
1 lb.,  25c.  Not  Postpaid. 

When  used  as  a mixture  with  Paris  Green,  Black  Leaf 
40,  Nicoteen,  etc.,  it  is  very  effective  against  onion  thrip, 
aphis,  cabbage  worms  and  also  used  for  smearing  trunks 
of  trees  to  prevent  worms  crawling  up. 

TOBACCO  DUST 

This  is  a pure  tobacco  in  a powdered  form  and  1* 
used  by  many  gardeners  as  a lice  destroyer  for  the  h‘ot- 
houses  and  hot-beds.  It  also  can  be  used  in  the  poultr-v 
houses.  1 lb.,  15c;  10  lbs.,  75c;  25  lbs.,  $1.50;  100  lbs.,  $5.20. 

NICOTEEN 

An  extract  of  tobacco,  one  pint  being  made  from  150 
pounds  of  tobacco.  Can  be  used  as  a spray,  or  fumigat 
ing.  Use  three  tablespoonsful  to  1%  pints  of  water 
Place  the  solution  in  a shallow  pan  and  place  in  it  a 
piece  of  wel-l  heated  iron,  which  will  cause  the  fumes  to 
fill  the  house.  % pt.,  $1.10;  1 pt.,  $2.00.  Not  postpaid. 

NICO-FUME  LIQUID 

This  is  a highly  refined  solution  of  “free”  nicotine 
containing  40  per  cent  nicotine.  This  may  be  used  both 
for  spraying  and  fumigating.  It  is  an  effective  remedy 
for  green  Aphis  and  other  insects  which  infest  Roses. 
Sweet  Peas  and  other  plants,  when  used  at  the  rate  of 

1 to  2 teaspoonfuls  to  the  gallon  of  water.  Directions  or 
each  package.  Price,  % lb.,  65c;  1 lb.,  $2.00;  by  express  or 
freight. 

NICOFUME  PAPER 

By  using  this  paper  greenhouse  men  will  find  the 
destroying  of  lice,  etc.,  very  easy.  It  is  a slow-burning 
paper,  saturated  with  nicotine  and  is  not  at  all  injurious 
to  tender  plants.  24  sheets  of  paper  in  a tin  box,  $1.25. 
Postpaid. 

“BLACK  LEAF  40”  NICOTINE  SULPHATE 

This  is  splendid  for  use  as  a contact  spray  to  kill 
green  and  wooly  aphis,  plant  lice,  red  spiders,  cabbage 
aphis  and  onion  thrips.  It  is  especially  effective  for  the 
green  aphis  on  sweet  peas,  roses  and  apple  trees,  as  it 
kills  the  insects  as  soon  as  it  touches  them;  but  if  used 
according  to  directions  does  not  injure  the  leaves,  flow- 
ers or  fruit.  Spray  apple  trees  when  the  tips  of  the  buds 
are  green,  % pt.  to  100  gal.  of  water.  For  sweet  peas 
and  roses,  use  40  drops  of  the  solution  to  1 qt.  of  wate? 
as  soon  as  the  pests  appear.  Prices:  1 oz.,  30c;  % lb.,  $1.00; 

2 lbs.,  $3.25;  10  lbs.,  $13.75. 

POWDERED  LIME  AND  SULPHUR 

This  is  made  exactly  the  same  and  contains  all  the 
accessary  elements  as  our  liquid  Lime  and  Sulphur,  ex- 
cept it  contains  no  water,  which  must  be  added  just  be- 
fore spraying.  This  form  of  lime  and  sulphur  is  a great 
saving  in  freight  or  express  charges,  as  you  do  not  have 
to  pay  for  the  weight  of  the  water.  Price:  l lb.,  35c: 
5 lbs.,  $1.50;  10  lbs.,  $2.50.  Special  prices  on  large  quanti- 
ties. 


GOLD  SEAL  SEED  (FROM  THE  TOP  OF  THE  WORLD)  EXTREMELY  HARDY 


91 


INSECTICIDES— Continued 


BORDEAUX  MIXTURE 
Blight,  Mildew  and  Rust  Preventive 

Prevents  blight,  rot,  mildew,  specks  and  spots.  In- 
creases crop  yield  15  to  25  per  cent.  Ready  for  use.  One 
gallon  makes  50  gallons  spraying  compound  by  simply 
adding  49  gallons  of  water  and  stirring.  There  is  no 
question  about  the  profit  in  spraying  fruits  and  vegeta- 
bles. Sprayed  crops  produce  more. 
Sprayed  fruit  and  vegetables  sell 
for  very  much  higher  prices.  You 
may  have  poor  crops  and  not 
know  the  reason.  Possibly  you 
did’nt  know  that  blight  causes 
the  rot  on  tomatoes.  Your  melon 
or  cucumber  patch  may  have 
withered  up  in  twenty-four  hours 
without  younr  understanding  the 
cause.  A magnificent  field  of 
celery  today  may  tomorrow  be  a 
burned  up,  shriveled  up  disap- 
pointment, owing  to  the  blight. 

Prices:  1 lb.,  35c;  5 lbs.,  $1.50; 
10  lbs.,  $2.70;  50  lbs.,  $10.00. 


LIME  AND  SULPHUR  SOLUTION 
Guaranteed  to  test  33  degree  Beaume. 

A FERTILIER,  A SHEEP  DIP,  A FUNGICIDE.  It  is 

generally  conceded  that  the  best  defense  against  SAN 
JOSE  SCALE  and  kindred  enemies  of  the  orchard,  is  in 
spraying  with  a solution  of  Lime  and  Sulphur.  The  ex- 
perimental stations  and  leading  orchardists  now  gener- 
ally recommend  its  use.  The  two  are  perfectly  combined, 
thus  securing  the  largest  percentage  possible  of  Sulphide 
of  Sulphur,  the  only  form  of  sulphur  of  value  as  a spray. 
It  is  clear,  free  from  insoluble  matter,  highly  condensed 
and  of  great  strength..  % gal.  cans,  35c;  1 gal.  cans,  95c; 
5 gal.  kits,  $3.50;  % barrel ( about  30  gallons),  22c  per  gal. 


SURE  NOXEM 

One  of  the  best  vegetable  insecticides  in  use.  Spec- 
ially recommended  for  destroying  worms  and  in- 
sects on  Cabbage, 

Cauliflower,  To- 
mato Plants,  Cu- 
cumberVines, 

Melon  Vines,  Cur- 
rant  Bushes, 

Gooseberry  Bush- 
es, Vegetables  and 
Flowers  of  all 
kinds  attacked  by 
leaf-eating  insects. 

1 lb.  Sifter  Top 
cartons,  20c;  5 lb. 
pkg  55c;  10  lb. 

drum,  $1.00;  50  lb. 
drum,  $4.00;  100  lb. 
drum,  $7.00. 


WHITAKER’S  DIP  AND  DISINFECTANT 

A dependable  and  economical  preparation  for  ticks, 
lice,  fleas,  flies,  mange,  scratches,  footrot,  wire  cuts, 
wounds,  sores,  etc.,  on  cattle,  sheep,  hogs,  horses,  dogs 
and  all  domestic  animals.  Pints,  50c;  quarts,  75c;  % gals., 
$1.10;  gal.,  $1.75;  5 gal.  can,  $7.50.  Prices  in  larger  quan- 
tities on  application. 


COMMON  SENSE  RAT  EXTERMINATOR 
It  Dries  Them  Up. 

We  have  found  this  to  be  the  best  mouse  and  rat  ex- 
terminator we  have  ever  sold.  Rats  will  eat  it  when  they 
refuse  other  poisons.  One  can  will  kill  50  rats.  25c. 

SWEENEYS  POISON  WHEAT. — It  is  clean  and  con- 
venient to  use,  requires  no  mixing,  no  grease,  no  spread- 
ing on  bread  and  is  not  dangerous  to  cats  and  dogs  and 
very  easy  to  use,  but  is  very  effective  against  mice,  rats, 
prairie  dogs,  ground  squirrels,  etc.,  as  it  is  saturated  with 
deadly  poison.  Price:  15c,  30c  and  GOc  package. 


Fertilizers 

These  Prices  Are  Not  Prepaid.  If  Wanted  by  Parcel  Post  Add  5c  Per  Pound. 


' Wizard  Fertilizer 

(ODORLESS) 

For  flowers,  lawns,  shrubs,  ferns,  gardens,  orchards 
and  fields.  For  good  results  from  any  of  the  above,  use 
Wizard  Fertilizer.  It  is  odorless  and  lasting.  Use  only 
■me-fourth  as  much  wizard  as  other  commercial  fer- 
tilizer ; ^ 

Price:  25  lbs.  put  up  in  white  cotton  bags,  $2.00;  2-lb. 

pkgs.,  35c.  Information  cheerfully  given.  Book  free  up- 
on request. 

CABBAGE  FERTILIZER 

This  is  a complete  fertilizer,  containing  all  the  ele- 
ments of  plant-food,  and  can  be  used  on  any  crop  as  a sub- 
stitute for  stable  manure,  or,  used  with  it,  will  give  much 
better  results  than  the  use  of  manure  alone.  It  gives  the 
most  satisfactory  results  on  all  farm  and  vegetable  crops, 
being  especially  recommended  for  both  early  and  late 
cabbage,  potatoes  and  corn.  Our  customers  who  have 
used  it  for  years  pronounce  it  to  be  one  of  the  most  reli- 
able fertilizers  for  all  seasons  that  they  have  ever  used. 
Price:  10  lbs.,  60c;  50  lbs.,  $1.50;  100  lbs.,  $2.75. 

POTATO  AND  SUGAR  BEET  FERTILIZER 

This  fertilizer  is  especially  prepared  for  Potatoes  and 
Sugar  Beets  but  will  give  splendid  results  on  all  root 
crops.  On  Irish  Potatoes  it  will  make  large  smooth 
tubers  of  good  keeping  qualities.  Use  300  pounds  in  drills. 
If  used  with  stable  manure,  use  200  pounds  of  fertilizer  to 
the  row.  For  Sugar  Beets,  200  to  400  pounds  of  fertilizer 
per  acre  will  give  good  results  for  producing  a large  yield 
of  smooth  roots.  On  onions,  beets,  salsify,  carrots  and 
turnips,  it  is  also  good,  use  600  pounds  per  acre  in  drills, 
mixing  with  a little  soil.  Prices:  10  lbs.,  60c;  50  lbs.,  $1.50; 
100  lbs.,  $2.75. 

VEGETABLE  FERTILIZER 

This  fertilizer  is  especially  prepared  and  highly  rec- 
ommended for  all  vegetable  crops.  It  gives  most  excellent 
results  on  peas,  beans,  cabbage,  melons  and  tomatoes. 
Use  400  to  500  pounds  per  acre.  A good  substitute  for 
stable  manure,  or  can  be  used  in  connection  with  it.  This 
also  makes  an  excellent  beet  fertilizer.  Price:  10  lbs., 
65c;  50  lbs.,  $1.60;  100  lbs.,  $2.90. 

GRAIN  AND  GRASS  FERTILIZER 

Analysis — Ammonia,  4 to  5 per  cent;  Phosphoric  Acid, 
7 to  S per  cent;  Potash,  1 per  cent. 

This  brand  is  especially  prepared  for  all  grain  and 
grass  crops.  It  is  quick>acting  and  at  the  same  time  last- 
ing in  its  results,  largely  increasing  the  grain  crop,  and 
at  the  same  time  acting  as  a permanent  improver,  thus 
also  benefitting  the  grass  as  a permanent  improver,  thus 
leaving  the  land  in  better  condition  for  any  other  crop 
that  may  follow  the  grain  crop.  Use  300  to  400  pounds 
per  acre.  Price:  10  lbs.,  60c;  50  lbs.,  $1.50;  100  lbs.,  $2.75. 


IVY  LAWN  DRESSING — It  contains  just  the  right 
proportions  of  the  elements  which  nourish  and  feed  gras? 
into  a luxuriant  growth.  It  produces  a rich  green  coIot 
and  insures  a permanent  evenness  over  the  whole  surface 
of  your  lawn.  Price:  1 lb.,  10c;  4 lbs.,  25c;  10  lbs.,  50c: 

25  lbs.,  $1.00;  100  lbs.,  $2.50. 

NITRATE  OF  SODA — A fertilizer  very  quick  in  action 
and  used  for  the  nitrogen  it  contains.  It  creates  rapid 
growth,  is  odorless,  very  quickly  and  entirely  soluble.  It 
should  be  applied  only  when  the  plants  are  above  ground 
usual  in  combination  with  other  chemical  fertilizers.  Very 
good  for  sweet  peas,  etc.  Price:  1 lb.,  15c;  10  lbs.,  $1.00i 

100  lbs.,  $8.00. 

SWEET  PEA  GROWER — Especially  adapted  to  th* 
flower  garden  and  is  much  preferred  to  manure  for  the 
fertilizing  of  sweet  peas.  Price:  1 lb.,  15c;  3 lbs.,  35c. 

SHEEP  MANURE — Analysis:  Ammonia,  2%  per  cent; 

Phosphoric  Acid,  1%  per  cent:  Potash,  1%  Per  cent.  This 
is  one  of  the  most  complete  fertilizers  known  to  science 
It  can  be  used  separately  or  in  combination  with  the 
special  purpose  fertilizers.  Sheep  Manure  is  considered 
the  best  fertilizer  for  lawns  and  truck  gardens,  anc 
contains  no  strong  odor  that  usually  accompanies  animal 
fertilizers.  Price:  10  lbs.,  25c;  25  lbs.,  60c;  50  lbs.,  75c: 
100  lbs.,  $1.25;  1,000-lb.  lots,  $10.00;  ton,  $16.00,  at  ware- 
house. 


bv  The  Improved  Soil  Inoculator,  Nobbe-Hiltner  Process 

Jr  Restores  and  Maintains  Soil  Fertility 
Legumes  can  be  made  to  yield  their  maximum  amount 
only  when  they  are  properly  inoculated  and  when  so 
treated  they  will  enrich  the  soil  to  such  an  extent  that 
high-priced  fertilizers  are  usually  unnecessary.  Comes  to 
you  put  up  in  cans  ready  to  be  sprinkled  upon  the  seed 
just  before  planting.  You  can  perfectly  inoculate  the 
seed  for  10  acres  in  10  minutes. 

Prices: 

Garden  NITRAGIN  (for  peas,  beans,  sweet  peas  only; 

all  in  one  can,  one  size  only,  weight,  4 oz.) $ .30 

% acre  size  (any  culture,  weight,  4 oz. ) 50 

1 acre  size  (any  culture,  weight,  8 oz. ) 1.00 

2 acre  size  (any  culture,  weight,  1 lb.) 1.80 

5 acre  size  (any  culture,  weight  2%  lbs.) 4.00 

10  acre  size  (any  culture,  weight  5 lbs.) 7.50 

Postage  or  express  is  extra.  Please  state  for  what 
crop  it  is  to  be  used,  as  there  are  different  kinds  of 
Nitragen. 


92 


THE  WESTERN  SEED  COM  PANY,  DENVER,  COLORADO 

Stock  and  Poultry  Feeds 


Blatchford’s  Calf  Meal 

FIRST  OX  THE  MARKET — FIRST  IX  QUALITY — 
FIRST  IX  RESULTS. 

Blatchford’s  Calf  Meal  is  the  original  Milk-Substi- 
tute. It  was  the  first  on  the  market.  For  over  one-third 
of  a century  it  has  been  successfully  used  in  raising- 
calves  by  the  most  progressive  farmers  and  dairymen  in 
this  country.  It  is  the  only  calf  meal  backed  by  so  re- 
markable a record. 

Its  success  is  due  to  three  things.  FIRST — Its  qual- 
ity. Blatchford’s  is  above  all  a quality  calf  meal.  Only 
the  best  materials  are  used  in  its  manufacture.  It  con- 
tains no  waste  materials  or  by-products  of  low  feeding 
value.  SECOND — It  contains  all  the  nutritive  and  growth- 


producing  properties  required  by  the  calf.  The  finest  and 
healthiest  of  calves  can  be  raised  upon  it.  THIRD — It  is 
economical.  One  pound  makes  a full  gallon  of  pure  milk- 
substitute  and  it  can  be  used  at  less  than  half  the  cost 
of  using  milk. 

Blatchford’s  Calf  Meal  raises  calves  from  babyhood. 
It  is  extremely  palatable.  It  is  easy  to  feed.  It  saves 
both  milk  and  money.  It  will  pay  you  to  use  it. 

Price:  100  lbs.,  $6.45;  50  lb.,  $3.25;  25  lb.  hags,  $2.00, 

not  prepaid.  Satisfaction  guaranteed  with  every  bag. 
Subject  to  market  changes.  Write  for  prices  on  larger 
quantities. 


A.  & C.  Calf  Meal 

We  can  recommend  A.  & C.  Calf  Meal.  Analysis  show 
it  is  equal  to  the  best,  and  better  than  many  brands  of 
calf  meal.  Its  richness  in  feeding  value  makes  it  one  or 
the  best  and  most  economical  milk  substitutes  offered. 
We  have  sold  tons  of  it  during  the  past  years  and  have 
not  had  one  complaint,  but  hundreds  of  satisfied  cus- 
tomers. It  is  made  in  Denver,  therefore  can  be  sold  at  a 
lower  price  than  other  brands.  Price:  25  lbs.,  $1.75;  50 
lbs.,  $3.25;  100  lbs.,  $6.00,  not  prepaid.  Write  for  prices  on 
largex-  quantities. 

Blatchford’s  Milk  Mash 

SHOULD  BE  EVERY  CHICK’S  FIRST  FEED. 

Blatchford’s  Milk  Mash  is  the  fav- 
ored starting  and  growing  feed  of 
the  most  prominent  poultry-raisers 
in  the  country.  It  contains  all  the 
feeds  and  nutriment  chicks  need 
right  from  the  start.  It  shields  them 
from  white  diarrhoea,  bowel  trouble 
and  leg  weakness. 

This  mash  is  neither  a tonic  nor 
a medicine,  but  a nutritious,  whole- 
some, palatable  body-builder.  It 
promotes  health,  vitality  and  growth 
by  building  up  sturdy)  disease- 
resistant  frames. 

It  does  not  force,  but  by  supplying 
proper  nourishment  to  each  and 
every  part  of  the  body,  it  promotes 
steady  and  complete  development  in 
the  shortest  possible  time. 

Blatchford’s  Milk  Mash  contains 
no  screenings,  hulls  or  cheap  by- 
products from  the  manufacture  of 
breakfast  foods,  cereal  foods  or 
scratch  grains.  It  carries  chicks  all 
the  way — starts,  grows  and  matures — without  change  of 
feed.  25  lb.  bag,  $2.00,  not  prepaid. 


Blatchford’s  Egg  Mash 

THE  STANDARD  OF  PERFECTION  IN  EGG  MASHES. 

Blatchford’s  “Fill--the-- 
Basket”  Egg  Mash  is  built 
upon  the  principle  that 
eggs  are  manufactured 
from  the  feed  the  hen  re- 
ceives. In  other  words,  the 
hen  is  an  egg-making  fac- 
tory. Her  feed  is  the  raw 
material  from  which  she 
makes  her  eggs.  Conse- 
quently, her  feed  must  be 
rich  in  materials  required 
for  egg-production.  Scratch 
grains  alone  fire  not  suffi- 
cient. They  will  maintain 
the  hen’s  life,  but  surplus 
nourishment  is  absolutely 
necessary  if  she  is  to  yield 
her  maximum  of  eggs. 

Blatchford’s  Egg  Mash 
contains  a large  variety  of 
the  best  materials  avail- 
It  successfully  solves  the 
problem  of  securing  eggs  both  winter  and  summer.  Feed 
it — you  will  find  it  a profitable  thing  to  do.  Sold  in  100- 
and  25-lb.  bags.  Every  bag  guaranteed  to  give  satisfac- 
tion. 25  lbs.,  $1.75;  100  lbs.,  $6.00,  not  prepaid. 

Gold  Seal  Baby  Chick  Feed 

A wholesome,  ready  prepared,  starting  food  which 
will  nourish  the  chicks  so  they  can  make  rapid  growth. 
Contains  the  necessary  materials  to  form  bone  and 
feathers  such  as  seeds,  millet  and  grains.  It  gives  the 
chicks  quick  growth  and  tends  to  keep  them  in  good 
health.  To  properly  develop  the  chick,  either  for  market 
or  to  become  a producer  of  eggs  it  must  be  fed  such  food 
as  will  promote  growth  quickly  and  uniformly.  Price: 
4 lbs.,  30c;  8 lbs.,  50c;  25  lbs.,  $1.50;  100  lbs.,  $5.00.  These 
prices  are  not  prepaid. 

Crushed  Oyster  Shell 

Hens  must  have  lime  in  some  form  to  furnish  egg 
shell  material.  If  you  are  having  trouble  with  your 
flock  laying  soft  or  thin  shelled  eggs  you  should  start 
feeding  Oyster  Shell  immediately  to  remedy  this  condi- 
tion. Crushed  Oyster  Shell  is  practically  pure  lime  car- 
bonate so  there  is  almost  no  waste.  Price:  5 lbs.,  20e; 
25  lbs.,  60c;  100  lbs.,  $1.60,  not  prepaid. 

Granite  Grit 

A clean,  sharp  grit  containing  elements  both  helpful 
and  necessary  for  the  proper  nutritiion  of  food  and  pro- 
duction of  eggs.  It  is  gray  in  color  and  contains  no  dirt, 
causing  no  waste.  Please  state  whether  you  want  fine  or 
coarse,  when  ordering.  Price:  5 lbs.,  15c;  12  lbs.,  25c; 
25  lbs.,  40c;  100  lbs.,  $1.10,  not  prepaid. 

Green  Cut  Bone— Granulated 

Made  from  soluble  bones,  dried  but  not  cooked,  re- 
taining all  the  marrow  and  oil  in  the  bones.  Price:  5 lbs.. 
30c;  10  lbs.,  60c;  25  lbs.,  $1.25;  50  lbs.,  $2.20;  100  lbs.,  $4.00. 

Pratt’s  Baby  Chick  Feed 

Many  baby  chicks  die  because  they  are  not  properly 
fed.  The  first  five  or  six  days  after  they  are  hatched, 
owing  to  a chick’s  inability  to  digest  vegetable  fibre  and 
the  intestinal  tract  is  subject  to  the  attacks  of  Cestam 
Organism  acquired  from  improper  food,  so  the  first  six 
days  feed  Pratt’s  Baby  Chick  Feed  and  then  use  Gold  Seal 
Chick  Feed.  Priee:  2%  lb.  carton,  35c;  5%  lb.  carton,  70c; 
14  lb.  bag,  $1.65,  not  prepaid. 

Poultry  Remedies 

Conkey’s  Roup  Remedy,  30c,  60c;  $1.20,  postpaid. 

Conkey’s  Cholera  Remedy,  30c,  60c,  postpaid. 

Conkey’s  Lice  Powder,  30c,  not  postpaid;  40c,  postpaid. 
Conkey’s  Lice  Powder,  3-lb.  pkgs.,  60c,  not  postpaid;  75c, 
postpaid. 

Conkey’s  Poultry  Tonic,  a medical  preparation  to  increase 
egg  production;  1%  lb.  pkgs.,  30c,  not  postpaid;  35c, 
postpaid;  3*4 -lb.  pkgs.,  60c,  not  postpaid;  75c,  post- 
paid. 

Conkey’s  Chicken  Pox  Remedy, 60c,  postpaid. 

Conkey’s  Head  Lice  Ointment,  1 oz.,  15c;  3 ozs,.  30c,  post- 
paid. 

Conkey’s  White  Diarrhoea  Remedy,  30c  and  60c  postpaid. 
Conkey’s  Rheumatic  Remedy,  60c,  postpaid. 

Conkey’s  Poultry  Laxative,  30c,  postpaid. 

Conkey’s  Liquid  Germicide,  lqt.,  50c,  not  postpaid. 
Conkey’s  Noxicide,  35c,  not  postpaid. 

Pratt's  Roup  Remedy,  30c  and  60c,  postpaid. 

Pratt’s  Diarrhoea  Remedy,  30c  and  60c,  postpaid. 

Pratt’s  Poultry  Regulator,  30c,  not  postpaid;  35c,  postpaid. 
Pratt’s  Poultry  Regulator,  large,  60c,  not  postpaid;  75c, 
postpaid. 


21^  lbs.  at  8 weeks 
Trade  Mark 
Reg.  U.  S.  Pat.  Ofl. 


TRADE  MARK 

able  for  egg  manufacture. 


GOLD  SEAL  SEED  (FROM  THE  TOP  O F THE  WORLD)  EXTREMELY  HARDY 


93 


A Jump  in  Her  Record 

Most  every  herd  has  one  or  more  cows 
that  seem  sluggish  and  low  in  yield 
without  any  apparent  reason.  In  many 
cases  this  may  be  due  to  some  vital  or- 
gan becoming  overworked.  Proper  treat- 
ment is  needed  to  build  up  the  system 
and  fortify  the  cow  against  serious 
disease. 

If  you  have  such  a cow,  buy  a pack- 
age of  Kow-I'  re  from  your  feed  dealer 
or  druggist  and  use  according  to  direc- 
tions. You’ll  be  surprised  at  the  differ- 
ence it  makes  in  her  general  health  and 
milk  yield.  Kow-Kure  is  especially 
recommended  as  a preventive  and  cure 
for  Abortion,  Barrenness,  Milk  Fever, 
Scouring,  Lost  Annetite,  Bunches  and 
Retained  Afterbirth. 

Write  for  free  Treatise,  “The  Home  Cow  Doctor.’* 


Price,  iy2  lb.,  60c;  Postpaid,  70c. 
Large  Package,  $1.20;  Postpaid,  $1.30. 


STOCK  REMEDIES 


Teats  Make  Bad  Milkers 

Sore,  cricked,  chapped  and  injured  teati  are  the  most 

’ ' " trouble!,  and  always 

in  the  flow  of  milk, 
annoying  to  the  milker, 
irritable  and  often 
disposition. 
BAG  BALM  is 
a wonderful 
healing,  pene- 
trating oint- 
ment, a sure 
quick  cure  for 
teatwound8,chaps, 
leaky  teats ; also  for 
caked  and  iwollen 
udder.  Sold  in  gener- 
ous 50c  boxes  by  feed  dealers  and 
Iruggists.  Send  for  free  booklet, 
Dairy W rinkles’  ’ 

DAIRY 

ASSOCIATION  CO. 

Lyndonville,  Vt. 


rarer 


Price,  60c;  Postpaid,  65c. 


HORSE  COMFORT  is  the  heal- 
ing balm  for  all  flesh  wounds, 
wire  cuts,  galls  and  sores  of  long 
standing.  Its  healing  properties 
are  remarkable.  By  its  use  the 
soreness  is  removed  and  the 
wound  soon  commences  to  heal. 
It  kills  proud  flesh.  It  is  quickly 
and  easily  applied,  requires  no 
bandage,  washing  or  rubbing.  It 
is  one  of  the  best  remedies  for 
scratches  and  mud  fever,  and  ia 
warranted  one  of  the  best  all 
round  healers  on  the  market.  Be 
sure  to  keep  harness  clean  and 
dry.  Price:  50c,  not  prepaid,  or 
60c  postpaid. 


Pratt’s  Animal  Regulator,  30c, 

not  postpaid;  35c,  postpaid. 

Pratt’s  Animal  Regulator,  large, 
60c,  not  postpaid;  75c,  postpaid. 
Pratt’s  Cholera  Remedy,  30c  and 

60c,  postpaid. 

Pratt’s  Heailng  Powder,  for  galls 
and  sores,  25c,  not  postpaid; 
30c,  postpaid. 

Pratt’s  Colic  Cure,  50c,  postpaid. 
Pratt’s  Liniment,  30c,  postpaid. 


POULTRY  SUPPLIES  ETC. 


Water  Glass  (EGG  PRESERVER) 

This  is  one  of  the  marvels  of  the  Twentieth  Century. 
“Listen!”  Store  your  eggs  for  higher  prices— no  ice- 
no  cold  storage — just  Water  Glass. 

WATER  GLASS  is  recommended  by  the  Department 
of  Agriculture  of  the  United  States  as  being  a very 
simple,  economical  and  safe  method  for  the  preserva- 
tion of  eggs.  Eggs  preserved  in  Water  Glass  have  been 
known  to  keep  for  eleven  months  and  come  out  in  as 
fresh  condition  as  when  newly  laid.  Preserve  eggs  when 
plentiful  and  he  prepared  for  a scarcity  when  your  hena 
take  a rest. 

This  is  the  way  you  do  it. 

You  put  the  eggs  in  a crock  or  jar  and  mix  the  Water 
Glass  with  water  that  has  been  boiled,  using  12  parts  of 
water  to  1 of  the  Water  Glass,  and  pour  it  over  the  eggs; 
be  sure  and  see  that  all  the  eggs  are  covered  with  the 
mixture.  Eggs,  if  allowed  to  stay  in  this  solution,  will 
keep  fresh  for  one  year — it’s  good,  try  it.  Price,  Pt„  25c . 
Q,t„  40c;  V2  Gal.,  75c;  1 Gal.,  $1.25,  not  postpaid. 

Save- Egg 

A highly  efficient  preservative,  easily  and  quickly 
applied.  Anoint  the  eggs  when  fresh  and  place  in  com- 
mon egg  cases  in  a cool,  dry  place.  If  properly  applied, 
Save-Egg  will  keep  the  eggs  fresh  for  months  and  they 
may  be  poached,  boiled  or  whipped  the  same  as  a fresh 
laid  egg.  30c  size  preserves  50  dozen.  35c,  postpaid. 


Leg  Bands 

Climax 

Double  Clinched — Made  of  pliable  aluminum.  12  for 
15c;  25  for  25c;  100  for  85c. 

Adjustable  Bands — Made  of  pliable  aluminum.  12  for 
15c;  25  for  25c;  100  for  75c. 


Thermometers  Postpald 

Incubator  Thermometers.  < 

Straight  Pattern — With  brass  adjustable  legs. 
Each,  90c. 

Angle  Pattern — Flange  on  upper  edge  turned 
over  so  as  to  hook  on  wire  or  metal  strip.  Each,  90c. 
Straight  Pattern — Flange  on  both  sides.  Ea.,  90c. 
Certified — With  engraved  stem  every  fifth  line 
and  figures  stamped  on  scale,  with  certificate. 
Bach,  $1.25. 

Brooder  Thermometer — Each,  40c,  postpaid. 
THERMOMETERS  FOR  HOT  BEDS,  ETC. 

Household — 8-in.,  japanned  tin  case Each,  50c 

Household — 10-in.,  japanned  tin  case Each,  60c. 

Hot  Bed  Thermometers Each,  $1.25 


Pigeon  Bands — Open;  made  of  pliable  aluminum.  U 
for  15c;  25  for  25c;  100  for  65c. 

All  metal  bands  are  numbered. 

CELLULOID  LEG  BANDS 

Very  light  and  durable.  Ten  different  colors.  12  for 

15c;  25  for  30c;  100  for  $1.00. 


Poultry  Shipping  Coop 


This  Illustrates  Our  Electrically  Welded  Steel  Frame  and 
Wire  Shipping  Coop.  The  Sensation  of  Poultry  Raisers. 

This  coop  is  practically  all  wire.  It  is  made  of  gal- 
vanized steel  bars  all  tightly  welded  and  so  constructed 
that  you  can  pile  over  1,000  pounds  on  it  without  break- 
ing it  down.  This  steel  coop  will  outlast  three  wooden 
crates  and  will  save  its  cost  each  season  in  repairs  and 
transportation  charges. 

The  standard  size  weighs  22  pounds  and  never  grows 
heavier  with  moisture.  An  immense  saving  in  shipping 
charges  over  other  makes,  which  weigh  30  to  50  pounds 
each. 

It  has  a narrow  mesh  on  top,-  which  eliminates  the 
possibility  of  the  poultry  poking  their  heads  through  and 
being  killed. 

SIZES 

Standard,  27x41x13  inches  high.  Price,  $2.75  each. 

Turkey,  27x41x20  inches  high.  Price,  $3.00  each. 


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THE  WESTERN  SEED  COM  PANY,  DEN VER,  COLORADO 


* 


Dibbers 


Wood  Handle — Steel  Point. 
Price,  50c  each;  55c,  post- 
paid. 

D-Handle  — Steel  Point  — 
Price,  60c;  65c,  postpaid. 


Iron  Handle  — Steel  Point, 
50c.  Mailing  weight,  1 lb. 
55c,  postpaid. 


Trowels 


Steel  Blade 

Steel  Blade — Of  best  material,  35c. 
Postpaid,  40c. 


Transplanting  Trowels 


v Transplanting  Trowels,  25c;  Postpaid,  30c. 


5-Prong,  $1.50.  6-Prong,  $1.65. 

Can  supply  either  long  or  D-handle. 


SHOVELS 

Irrigating  Shovel,  $2.00. 
Maynard  Shovel,  $2.25. 
Spading  Fork,  $1.75. 


Parcel  Post  Rate  on  Seed  Tools,  Etc. 

WEIGHT  LIMIT: — The  weight  limit  within  the  first,  secohd  and  third  zones  is  now  70  pounds,  and  within  all 
other  zones  50  pounds. 

Shipments  of  20  pounds  or  over  are  cheaper  if  sent  by  Express  beyond  the  third  zone. 

First  Each  Additional 

Pound  or  Fraction  Pound  or  Fraction 

First  Zone,  within  50  miles  of  Denver 5c  lc 

Second  Zone,  within  50-150  miles  of  Denver 5c  lc 

Third  Zone,  within  150-300  miles  of  Denver 6c  2c 

Fourth  Zone,  within  300-600  miles  of  Denver 7c  4c 

Fifth  Zone,  within  600-1000  miles  of  Denver 8c  6c 

Sixth  Zone,  within  1000-1400  miles  of  Denver 9c  8c 

Seventh  Zone,  within  1400-1800  miles  of  Denver 11c  10c 

Eighth  Zone,  all  over  1800  miles  of  Denver 12e  12c 

Express  and  freight  rates  are  usually  cheaper  in  large  quantities.  We  make  no  charge  for  delivery  to  depot  or 
express  office. 


GOLD  SEAL  SEED  (FROM  THE  TOP  OF  THE  WORLD)  EXTREMELY  HARDY 


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Number  of  plants  to  the  acre  at  given 
Distances. 


Distance  apart. 


No.  plants. 


12  x 1 
12  x 3 
12  x 12 
16  x 1 
18  x 1 
18  x 3 
18  x 12 
18  x 18 
20  x 1 
20  x 20 
24  x 1 
24  x 18 
24  x 24 
30  x 1 
30  x 6 
30  x 12 
30  x 16 
30  x 20 
30  x 24 
30  x 30 
36  x 3 
36  x 12 
36  x 18 
36  x 24 
36  x 36 
42  x 12 
42  x 24 
42  x 36 
48  x 12 
48  x 18 
48  x 24 
48  x 30 
48  x 36 
48  x 48 
60  x 36 
60  x 48 
60  x 60 
8x1 
8 x 3 
8x8 
10  x 1 
10  x 6 
10  x 10 
12  x 1 
12  x 5 
12  x 12 
16  x 1 
16  x 16 


in 522,720 

“ 174,240 

“ 43,560 

“ 392,040 

" 348,480 

“ 116,160 

“ 29,040 

“ 19,360 

“ 313,635 

“ 15,681 

“ 261,360 

“ 15,520 

“ . • 10,890 

“ 209,088 

*•  34,848 

- 17,424 

“ 13,068 

“ 10,454 

“ 8,712 

“ . . 6,970 

“ 58,080 

“ 14,520 

*•  9,680 

“ 7,260 

“ 4,840 

“ 12,446 

6,223 

" 4,148 

“ 10,890 

“ 7,790 

“ 5,445 

“ 4,356 

“ 3,630 

“ 2,723 

“ 2,901 

“ 2,178 

“ 1,743 

5,445 

1,815 

680 

4,356 

726 

435 

3,630 

736 

302 

2,722 

170 


ft. 


table:  of  weights  and  quantities  of  seeds 

SOWN  TO  THE  ACRE 


USUALLY 


U.  S.  FOOD 
ADMINISTRATION 
License  No.  G34496 


FIELD  SEEDS 

Quantity 
Per  Acre 

Pouads 
Per  Bu. 

Alfalfa,  broadcast  

15  to  20  lbs. 

60  lbs. 

Alfalfa,  drilled  

Amber  Cane  (see  Sorghum) 

12  to  15  lbs. 

60  lbs. 

Barley  

85  to  100  lbs. 

48  lbs. 

Beans,  Field,  in  hills 

20  to  35  lbs. 

60  lbs. 

Beans  (Field  in  hills  dry  land) 

15  to  25  lbs. 

60  lbs. 

Blue  Grass.  Kentucky 

35  to  40  lbs. 

14  lbs. 

Blue  Grass,  Canada 

35  to  40  lbs. 

14  lbs. 

Brome  Grass,  hay  purposes  

18  to  20  lbs. 

14  lbs. 

Brome  Grass,  for  pasture  

20  to  25  lbs. 

14  lbs. 

Broom  Corn  

Bromus  Inermis  (see  Brome  Grass) 

4 to  5 lbs. 

4S  lbs. 

Buckwheat  

Cane  (see  Sorghums) 

60  to  70  lbs. 

51  lbs. 

Clover,  Alsike  for  hay 

8 to  18  lbs. 

60  lbs. 

Clover,  Red  . . . . r 

12  to  15  lbs. 

60  lbs. 

Clover,  for  hay  

10  to  18  lbs. 

60  lbs. 

Clover,  Sweet  (Hulled)  

20  lbs. 

60  lbs. 

Clover,  Sweet  (Unhulled)  

25  lbs. 

30  lbs. 

Clover,  White  

10  to  12  lbs. 

60  lbs. 

Corn,  Field  or  Garden 

10  to  12  lbs. 

50  lbs. 

Corn,  for  silage  

30  to  35  lbs. 

56  lbs. 

Cow  Peas,  broadcast  

80  to  120  lbs. 

60  lbs. 

Cow  Peas,  drilled  

40  to  65  lbs. 

60  lbs. 

Crimson  Clover  

12  to  15  lbs. 

60  lbs. 

Canada  Field  Peas,  broadcast 

90  to  120  lbs. 

60  lbs. 

Flax  Seed  

35  to  65  lbs. 

56  tbs. 

Emmer  (see  Speltz) 

70  lbs. 

56  lbs. 

English  Blue  Grass 

30  lbs. 

40  lbs. 

Feterita  (for  hay) 

20  to  30  lbs. 

48  lbs. 

Grass  Seed,  for  lawns 

Grass  for  Meadows 

1 lb.  150  Sq.  Ft. 
30  to  40  lbs. 

14  lbs. 

Hungarion  Millet,  for  hay 

40  lbs. 

48  lbs. 

Kaffir  Corn,  drill  

3 to  6 lbs. 

56  lbs. 

Kaffir  Corn,  broadcast  for  hay 

10  to  20  lbs. 

56  lbs. 

Millet,  Common,  for  hay 

30  lbs. 

50  lbs. 

Millet,  Common,  for  seed 

20  lbs. 

50  lbs. 

Millet,  German,  for  hay 

30  lbs. 

50  lbs. 

Millet,  German,  for  seed 

25  lbs. 

50  lbs. 

Millet,  Siberian,  for  hay 

30  lbs. 

50  lbs. 

Millet,  Siberian,  for  seed 

25  lbs. 

50  lbs. 

Mjillet,  Japanese  

15  lbs. 

50  lbs. 

Milo  Maize  (for  grain  or  seed) 

5 to  6 lbs. 

35  lbs. 

(For  hay)  

20  to  30  lbs. 

Oat  Grass,  tall 

25  lbs. 

11  lbs. 

Oats  

50  to  70  lbs. 

33  lbs. 

Orchard  Grass  

20  to  30  lbs. 

14  lbs. 

Pasture  Mixture  

30  to  40  lbs. 

14  lbs. 

Peas,  Field  

75  to  100  lbs. 

60  lbs. 

Rape,  in  drills 

3 to  4 lbs. 

50  lbs. 

Red  Top,  solid  seed  

14  to  18  lbs. 

14  lbs. 

Red  Top,  in  chaff  

30  to  40  lbs. 

14  lbs. 

Potatoes  

600  lbs. 

60  lbs. 

Rye,  Early  

50  to  60  lbs. 

56  lbs. 

Rye,  late  

60  to  100  lbs. 

56  lbs. 

Rye,  for  hay  

150  to  175  lbs. 

56  lbs. 

Rye  Grass,  Italian  

40  to  50  lbs. 

14  lbs. 

Salt  Bush  

3 to  5 lbs. 

Sorghum,  for  hay,  broadcast  

75  to  100  lbs. 

50  lbs. 

Sorghum,  for  seed  

.2  to  5 lbs. 

50  lbs. 

Sudan  Grass,  for  hay  

10  to  15  lbs. 

40  lbs. 

Sudan  Grass  Seed 

5 lbs. 

40  lbs. 

Soy  Beans,  drills  

30  to  40  lbs. 

60  lbs. 

Soy  Beans,  broadcast  

60  to  80  lbs. 

60  lbs. 

Speltz  

60  lbs. 

56  lbs. 

Sweet  Corn,  fodder 

30  lbs. 

46  lbs. 

Timothy 

15  to  25  lbs. 

45  lbs. 

Timothy  and  Clover 

14  lbs. 

Vetch  

60  lbs. 

60  lbs. 

Wheat,  Irrigated  

60  to  100  lbs. 

60  lbs. 

Wheat,  Dry  Land  

40  to  60  lbs. 

60  lbs. 

Amount  off  Vegetable  Seeds  Sown  to  the  Acre 


Quantity  Per 
Acre. 

400  to  500  lbs. 

Artichoke,  1 oz.  to  400  plants 

Asparagus,  1 oz.  to  40  ft.  of  drill 

Beans,  Dwarf,  1 lb.  to  100  ft.  of  drill.  . . 
Beets,  Table,  1 oz.  to  50  ft.  of  drill 

40  to  60  lbs. 

6 lbs.  t 
12  to  20  lbs. 

7 lbs. 

y4  to  1/3  lb. 
3 lbs. 

Beets  for  Sugar,  1 oz.  to  50  ft.  of  drill.  . 
Beets,  Mangel,  1 oz.  to  50  ft.  of  drill... 
Brussels  Sprouts,  1 oz.  to  3,000  plants.. 
Cabbage,  1 oz.  to  2,000  plants 

Carrot,  1 oz.  to  100  ft.  of  drill 

Cauliflower,  1 oz.  to  2,000  plants 

Celery,  1 oz.  to  3,000  plants 

Chicory,  % oz.  to  100  ft.  of  drill 

Corn,  1 lb.  to  100  hills 

10  to  12  lbs. 
120  to  150  lbs. 

Cress,  % oz.  to  100  ft.  of  drill 

Cucumbers,  1 oz.  to  75  hills 

2 lbs. 

3 to  5 lbs. 
% lb. 
4%  lbs. 
% lb. 

4 lbs. 

Dill,  % oz.  to  100  ft.  of  drill 

Egg  Plant,  1 oz.  to  1,500  plants 

Endive,  1 oz.  to  100  ft.  of  drill 

Kale,  1 oz.  to  3,000  plants 

Kohl  Rabi,  1/3  oz.  to  100  ft.  of  drill... 

Leek,  1/3  oz.  to  100  ft.  of  drill 

Lettuce,  1 oz.  to  100  ft.  of  drill 

Melon,  Musk,  1 oz.  to  75  hills 

Melon,  Water,  4 oz.  to  100  hills 

Nasturtiums,  2 oz.  to  10  ft.  of  drill.  . 

Okra,  1 oz.  to  100  ft.  of  drill 

Onion  Seed,  1 oz.  to  100  ft.  of  drill.. 

Onions,  for  sets 

Onion  sets  in  rows 

Parsnips,  1 oz.  to  200  ft.  of  drill 

Parsley,  1 oz.  to  100  ft.  of  drill 

Peas,  Garden,  1 lb.  to  150  ft.  of  drill. 

Pepper,  1 oz.  to  1,500  plants 

Peas,  Field,  in  drills 

Pumpkin,  4 oz.  to  100  hills 

Radish,  1 oz.  to  100  ft.  of  drill 

Salsify,  1 oz.  to  100  ft.  of  drill 

Spinach,  1 oz.  to  100  ft.  of  drill 

Squash,  Summer,  4 oz.  to  100  hills.. 
Squash,  Winter,  8 oz.  to  100  hills... 

Tobacco,  1 oz.  to  4,000  plants 

Tomato,  1 oz.  to  3,000  plants 

Turnip,  1 oz.  to  150  ft.  of  drill 


Quantity  Per 

Acre. 

4 lbs. 

4 lbs. 

2 to  3 lbs. 

4 to  5 lbs. 

15  lbs. 

8 lbs. 

4 to  5 lbs. 

10  to  12  lbs. 

8 to  10  bu. 

5 to  6 lbs. 

2 to  3 lbs. 

60  to  75  lbs. 

75  to  100  lbs. 

2 to  3 lbs. 

8 lbs. 

8 lbs. 

10  lbs. 

3 lbs. 

3 to  4 lbs. 

% lb. 

4 to  6 lbs. 


96 


THE  WESTERN  SEED  COMPANY,  DENVER,  COLORADO 


A 

Acrolinium  JO 

Adonis  Flos  JO 

Ageratum  70 

Alfalfa  12 

Alsyke  Clover  13 

Alsyke  & Timothy  mixed. 74 

Alyssum  70 

Amaranthus  70 

Amber  Cane  10 

Anise  78 

Apples  75 

Aquilegia  ....70,  85 

Arsenate  of  Lead 90 

Artichoke  28 

Artichoke  Jerusalem.  .26,  67 

Asparagus  Seed  28 

Asparagus  Hoots  67 

Aster  Plants  67 

Aster,  Hardy  80 

Aster  70 

Australian  Salt  Bush.... 2 6 
B 

Baart  Wheat  17 

Baby’s  Breath  72,87 

Bachelor’s  Button  71 

Bag  Balm  93 

Balloon  Vine  70 

Balsam  70 

Barley  19 

Basil,  Sweet  78 

Beans,  Garden  29 

Beans,  Field  ....26,27 

Bans,  Lima  6.  30 

Beets  31 

Beets,  Sugar 33 

Beet  Stock 32 

Beilis,  see  Daisy 71 

Berries  76,77 

Blackberries  77 

Black  Leaf  40 90 

Bleeding  Heart  80 

Blue  Grass  16 

Blue  Vitriol  90 

Borage  78 

Bordeaux  Mixture 91 

Brachycome  70 

Bridal  Wreath  82 

Bromus  Inermus  15 

Brome  Grass 15 

Broom  Corn  11 

Browalla  70 

Brussels  Sprouts 33 

Buck  Wheat  24 

C 

Cabbage 6,  34,  35,  36 

Cabbage  Plants  67 

Cactus  Dahlia  97 

Caladium  78 

Calendula  70 

Calf  Meal  92 

California  Poppy  72 

Calliopsis  70 

Campanula  70 

Canada  Field  Peas 25 

Canadian  Blue  Grass....  16 

Canary  Bird  Vine 70 

Candytuft  70 

Cane  10 

Canna,  Bulb  78 

Canna  Seed  70 

Cantaloupe  49 

Canterbury  Bells  .70 

Caraway  78 

Carnation  71 

Carrot 1 38,  39,  40 

Cassaba  Melon  49 

Castor  Bean  71 

Catch  Fly  71 

Catnip  78 

Cauliflower  37 

Cauliflower  Plants  67 

Celeriac  41 

Celery  40,  41 

Celery  Plants  .....67 

Celosia,  Comstock 71 

Centaurea  71 

Chickory  41 

Chervil  41 

Cherries  75 

Chick  Feed  92 

Chives  41,  67 

Crysanthemum  71 

Citron  49 

Clarkla  71 

Clematis  82 

Clovers  13 

Clover,  Alsyke  13 

Clover,  White  13 

Clover,  Red  13 

Clover,  Sweet  14 

Collections 

1,  38.  51,  67,  68,  79,  81,  83 

Cockscomb  71 

Columbine  71,  80 

Corrosive  Sublimate 59 


INDEX 

Columbine  Roots 80 


Convoluvulus  < 2 

Coriander  7S 

Corn,  Field 20,  24 

Corn,  Pop  23 

Corn',  Salad  44 

Corn,  Sweet 7,  8,  42,  43 

Cornflower  71 

Corn  Planter  85 

Corn  Shelters  85 

Cosmos  71 

Cow  Peas 25 

Cow  Cure  93 

Crab  Apples  75 

Cress  44 

Cucumber  5,  44 

Cultivators 86.  87 

Cypress  Vines  71 

Currants  76 

D 

Dahlia  Seed  71 

Dahlia  Bulbs 3,  79 

Daisy,  English 71 

Daisy,  Hardy  ,.71 

Daisy,  Shasta  71 

Daisy,  Swan  River 70 

Dandelion  44 

Defiance  Wheat  17 

Delphinium  72,  80 

Dewberry  76 

Dianthus  74 

Dibbers  85 

Dielytra  80 

Dill  78 

Drills  86,  87 

Drouth  Resisting  Seeds. 9,  10 

Dry  Land  Alfalfa 12 

Dry  Land  Peas  25 

E 

Everlasting  Sweet  Peas.  69 

Egg  Plant 44,  45,  67 

Egg  Preserver  93 

Elephant  Ears,  Caladium  78 
Emerald  Lawn  Grass 

Mixture  18 

Emmer  (Speltz)  19 

Endive  45 

English  Blue  Grass  16 

Ensilage  Corn  24 

Escholtzia  72 

F 

Fennel,  Sweet 78 

Fertilizers  91 

Feterita  11 

Feverfew  72 

Field  Beans 26-27 

Field  Corn  20,  24 

Field  Peas  25 

Flax  24 

Flower  Seeds  68  to  74 

Forget-Me-Not  71 

Formaldehyde  90 

Four  O’Clock  71 

Foxglove  71 

G 

Gaillardia  72 

Garden  Beans  29 

Garden  Lemon  49 

Garden  Tools  86-87 

Garden  Plows  86-87 

Garlic  45 

Geranium  72 

German  Millet  11 

Gladiolus  78 

Golden  Glow 80 

Gooseberries  76 

Grains  17-18-19 

Grapes 77 

Grass  Seed  15 

Grass  Mixtures  14 

Grass,  Sudan 9 

Grimm  Alfalfa 13 

Gumbo  51 

Gypsophila  72 

Gypsophila  Plants  80 

H 

Hardy  Plants  80-81 

Heliotrope  72 

Herbs  78 

Hibiscus  80 

Hoes  85 

Hollyhock  72 

Hollyhock  Plants  .80 

Honey  Dew 4 

Honeysuckle  82 

Horehound  78 

Horse  Radish  67 

Hog  or  Broom  Millet 11 

I 

Ice  Plant  72 

Implements  85  to  87 

Insecticides  90 

Iris  Plants 80 


Iron  Age  Garden  Tools. ..86 


Johnson  Grass  9 

Jerusalem  Corn  11 

K 

Kaffir  Corn 10 

Kale  45 

Kentucky  Blue  Grass....  16 

Kohl  Rabi  45 

Kow  Kure  93 

L 

Lady  Slipper 70 

Lantana  72 

v Larkspur  72 

Larkspur  Plants  80 

Lavender  78 

Lawn  Grass  ..16 

Leek 46 

Leg  Bands 93 

Lilac  82 

Lima  Beans  6.  30 

Lettuce  46-47-48 

Lily  86 

Lime,  Sulphur 90-91 

Lobelia  72 

Love  in  a Mist 73 

M 

Macaroni  Wheat  17 

Mammoth  Clover 13 

Mangel  Wurzel  32 

Marigold  72 

Marvel  of  Peru 71 

Marquis  Wheat  17 

Matricaria  72 

Maurandia  72 

Meadow  Mixture  14 

Meadow  Fescue 16 

Melon,  Musk  4-48 

Melon,  Water  50 

Mexican  Beans 27 

Mignonette  72 

Millet  .' 11 

Milo  Maize  10 

Mimulus  72 

Mint  Roots  64 

Mock  Orange  82 

Moon  Flowers 72 

Monk’s  Hood  (Larkspur). 74 

Morning,  Glory 72 

Mourning  Bride 72 

Mushrooms  51 

Muskmelons  4,  48 

Mustard  51 

Myosotis  71 

N 

Nasturtium  73 

Navy  Beans 27 

Nico  Fume  Paper 90 

Nicofume  Liquid  90 

Nicoteen  90 

Nicotiana  73 

Nitra-gin  91 

Nitrate  Soda 91 

Novelties  3 to  8 

Nursery  Stock  75 

O 

Oats  8,  18 

Onion  Seed 4,51-53 

Onion  Sets  54 

Orchard  Grass  15 

Oriental  Poppy  74,80 

Oyster  Plant 62 

Oyster  Shell  92 

Okra  51 

P 

Paeonies  80 

Passion  Flower  73 

Pansy  73 

Pansy  Plants  67 

Paris  Green  90 

Parsley  54 

Parsnip  54 

Peaches  75 

Peanut  25 

Pears  75 

Peas,  Garden  5-8 

Peas,  Field  25 

Pepper  Grass  44 

Peppers  56-57 

Pepper  Plants  67 

Petunia  J73 

Perennial  Rye  Grass 16 

Phlox  74,  80 

Pie  Plant  67 

Pinks  74 

Pinks,  Hardy  81 

Pinto  Beans 27 

Planet  Jr.  Tools 87 

Plants  67 

Plants,  Hardy 80 

Plums  76 

Poisons  90-91 

Popcorn  23 

Poppy  74 

Poppy,  Oriental  74 


Portulaca  

74 

Poppy,  California  . 

72 

Potatoes  

. . .58-59 

Poultry  Feeds  . . . . 

92 

Poultry  Remedies  . 

93 

Poultry  Coops  . . . . 

93 

Preserving  Melons 

49 

Privet  

82 

Pumpkin  

57 

Planters  

85,  86,  87 

R 

Radish  

. . .60-61 

Rape,  Dwarf  Essex 

26 

Raspberries 

Red  Clover  

13 

Red  Top  Grass 

Rhubarb  

62 

Rhubarb  Roots  . . . 

67 

Ricinus  

71 

Rosemary  

78 

Roses  

. . . 83-84 

Rutabagas  

5,  66 

Rye  

Rye  Grass  

16 

Sage  

67,  78,  80 

Sage  Roots  

Salsify  

62 

Salpiglossis  

Salvia  

Salt  Bush 

26 

San  Luis  Valley  Peas....2o 

Savory  

Schrock  Kaffir  . . . 

10 

Seeders  

85, 90-91 

Siberian  Millet  . . . . 

11 

Seed  Potatoes 

. . .58-59 

Shade  Trees  

82 

Shasta  Daisy 

Shrubs  

Silo  Corn  

22 

Slug  Shot 

90 

Snowball  

82 

Snap  Dragon  

Sorghum  

10 

Speltz  

Spinach  

62 

Spirea  

82 

Sprayers  

. . .88-89 

Squash  

Stocks,  Ten  Weeks 

Stock  Remedies  . . . 

93 

Strawberry  Plants 

7,  77 

Sudan  Grass  

9 

Sugar  Beets  

33 

Sugar  Cane 

10 

Summer  Savory  . . . 

78 

Swan  River  Daisy  . 

70 

Sweet  Clover  

14 

Sweet  Corn  

. .6,  7,  42 

Sweet  Peas  

. . . 68-69 

Sweet  Marjoram  . . 

78 

Sweet  William  .... 

74 

Sweet  William  Plants.  ...81 

Swiss  Chard  

31 

T 

Tarragon  

67 

Tall  Meadow  Oat  Grass.,  lo 

Themometers  

93 

Thvme  

78 

Timothy  

Tobacco  

Tobacco  Dust 

90 

Tomatoes  

3,  6 

Tomato  Plants  .... 

67 

Tritona  

80 

Trees,  Fruit  

Trees,  Ornamental 

82 

Trowels  

85 

Tuberose  

78 

Turkestan  Alfalfa  . 

13 

Turkey  Red  Wheat 

17 

Turnips  

V 

Vegetable  Plants  . 

67 

Vegetable  Seed  . . . 

28 

Vegetable  Oyster  .. 

62 

Verbena  

74 

Vetch  

Vine  Peach  

49 

W 

Water  Cress  

44 

Water  Glass  

93 

Watermelon 

Weeder  

85 

Western  Wheat  Grass.  ...15 

Wisteria  

82 

Whale  Oil  Soap  . . . . 

90 

Wheat  

17 

Whipoorwill  Cow  Peas.  . .25 

White  Clover  

13 

Woodbine  

82 

Wormwood  

78 

X 

Xeranthemum  

74 

z 

Zinnia  

74 

VAN  BUSKIRK'S 


Jumbo  Sugar  Boy 
Watermelon 


©1919  H VAN  B.S.CO 


Most  Delicious  of  All 

A large,  sweet,  luscious  melon;  dark  green  shell,  with  bright,  solid  red  flesh — a prize 
winner,  fit  for  all  purposes. 

The  above  is  not  an  exaggerated  picture,  but  a true  representation  of  this  melon. 
The  painting  from  which  this  picture  wTas  made,  was  painted  direct  from  the  fruit.  The 
seed  we  offer  was  grown  by  the  originator,  is  selected  from  melons  weighing  from  35 
to  70  pounds  each.  This  melon  was  bred  up  by  the  Van  Buskirk  Seed  Company,  which 
firm  also  originated  the  Netted  King.  It  is  a very  prolific  yielder,  early,  and  when 
cut  it  is  very  attractive  and  enticing  and  its  quality  is  fully  equal  to  its  attractiveness. 
The  beautiful,  solid,  red  flesh  is  crisp,  sweet  and  luscious.  It  contains  one-third  more 
sugar  than  the  Tom  Watson;  although  it  is  a large  melon,  the  rind  is  thin  and  flesh  is  of 
exceptionally  fine  texture.  If  you  plant  this  melon,  you  will  not  be  disappointed. 

PRICES:  Packet,  15c;  oz.,  25c;  /8  lb.,  75c;  % lb.,  $1.50;  1 lb.,  $2.50;  5 lbs.,  $10.00. 

Other  Melons,  see  page  50. 

Money  Saving  Collections  and  Special  Offers,  see  pages  1,  38,  51,  67,  68,  79,  81,  83.