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To Our Friends: —
For Vwelve ^ears Murjph^’s Seeds Vias been
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seeds that ^ou can sow wiVb con-fidencc, knowing VViaV
all oVber conditions being suitable, ^ou ma^ antici|patc
.pi.tiS'factor^ crojDS. And tbe sujper'iorit^ o-f Murjpn^’s
Seeds IS -freely acknowledged. Tbc^ re|Drescnt tbe
truest -{ornn o{ garden economy, both in monc^ and
labor, wbicb is recognized b^ ever^ Western Planter
wbo uses them. We will always tr^ and maintain tbe
Higb Quality in Seeds that we have in tbe f)ast.
We wisb to tbank our man^ customers -for tbcsr
liberal jpatronage in tbe (past, and bo|pe that we ma^
bavc ^our continued good will in tbe -future.
Sincerely ^ours,
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How To Order By Mail
We want to make it just as easy to order by mail as to come
to our store to trade. Enclosed you will find Order Blanks and
Self Addressed Envelope. Just fill one out, pin your check to it and
mail it to us and your order will be filled immediately. Prices
quoted do not include postage.
Parcel Post
There is a Special Rate on Garden Seed of VzC per ounce,
weight limit 8 ounces.
The parcel post rate within 150 miles of Albany is 5c for the
first pound and one cent for each additional pound. Weight limit
70 pounds.
Over 150 miles and within 300 miles of Albany, rate 6c for first
pound and two cents for each additional pound. Weight limit 70
pounds.
NOTE. — There are so many contingencies to be encountered in
growing plants from seed and in setting out plants, trees, etc., that
are dependent on the weather and other conditions over which we
have no control that success is not altogether dependent on the
seed or plant, therefore while we use every precaution in procuring
fresh pure and reliable seeds, etc., we, in common with other respon-
sible seed houses, sell our goods subject to the following disclaimer,
it being adopted by the American Seed Trade Association, i. e.; We
give no warranty, express or implied, as to description, quality,
productiveness, or any other matter of any seeds, bulbs, trees or
plants sent out, and will not be in any way responsible for the crop.
If the purchaser does not accept the goods on these terms, they are
to be returned at once. — Murphy’s Seed Store.
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ASPARAGUS.
Asparagus is one of the earliest spring vegetables, and would be in univer-
sal use were it not for the mistaken idea that it is difficult to grow. In reality
it can be produced very easily and cheaply. A bed 15x’50 feet, requiring about
100 plants, should give an abundant supply for the ordinary family. In the
home garden the rows should be four feet apart.
A warm sandy soil is the best, and
one which has for some years been
cultivated in garden crops and heav-
ily manured is greatly preferred to a
fresh soil. But at no period of its
growth should the asparagus crop be
allowed to lack for manuring.
Conovers Colosal. — A standard va-
riety for all purposes, especially for
canning. It makes large thick white
shoots of delicious flavor. Pkt. 5c;
loz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c; lib. 90c.
Palmeto. — The most popular variety grown for general garden purposes.
Shoots are light green and tinted slightly with. pink. Pkt. 5c; loz. 15c; 14 lb.
35c; lib. $1.00.
Asparagus Roots. — As from two to three years time can be saved by
planting roots, there is much demand for them, and we recommend them in
preference to the seed. 2 year old roots of either variety, 25c per dozn;
$1.00 pr hundred. Weight packed, 51bs per 100.
ARTICHOKE.
Artichokes are cultivated for the edible bud, which later blossoms into
a flower, which later resembles a giant thistle. The plants want a very rich
soil and plenty of moisture. Sow early in drills and when about ten inches
high transplant into rows four feet apart each way. It will produce only a
small crop the first year, but will continue in good bearing for five years.
Cut before the buds open.
Large Green Globe. — The well known French vegetable; the undeveloped
flower heads, when properly prepared make a most delicious dish. Pkt. 10c;
loz. $1.25.
SPECIAL PRICES to Market Gardeners where quantity of Seed is
wanted.
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BEANS.
Culture. — The soil best adapted for growing beans is a light, rich, well-
drained loam, which was well manured for the previous crop. If the ground
is too freshly manured, the plants are apt to run to vines and set few blossoms.
Plant in drills about two inches deep and from eighteen inches to two feet
apart, as soon as the ground is dry enough. Beans are very sensitive to cold
and wet before they have sprouted, but are not so liable to be damaged after
they are above ground.
DWARF OR BUSH VARIETIES. GREEN POD.
New Stringless. — The finely shaped, long green pods are absolutely string-
less, and are ready to market two weeks earlier than any other green-podded
bean. It is of immense value, not only to the market gardener, but also for
those who seek early beans of a rare quality for the home table. Lb. 25c;
lOlbs. $2.00.
Early Red Valentine. — This improved strain has a healthy, vigorous growth.
The beans are small, but the pods are thick, round and fleshy; very tender,
rich, and quite stringless. A popular bean for canning green. Bush grows to
a height of fifteen inches and is very prolific. Lb. 25c; lOlbs. $2.00.
Early Long Yellow Six Weeks. — A long podded green variety. Plants
strong and vigorous and leaves large of fair quality. Seed long, kidney shaped,
light-yellow with darker marks about the eyes. Lb. 25c; lOlbs. $2.00.
Refugee, or Thousand To One. — Of great value on account of its hardiness,
vigorous growth and wonderful productiveness. Is not excelled by any other
variety as a snap bean, and is considered the best for pickling, or canning.
Beans small, dark purple, veined brown. Pods of perfect form, dark green,
veined purple. Lb. 25c; lOlbs. $2.00.
DWARF OR BUSH VARIETIES— WAX OR YELLOW POD.
Davis’ White Wax. — The most hardy and productive wax podded variety.
The pods are very long and yellow and while not stringless, is a remarkably
good bean. Seed white and splendid for a shelled bean in winter. Lb. 25c;
lOlbs. $2.00.
Golden Wax. — Hardy and productive. A good second early variety of good
quality. Pods are long, nearly straight broad and fiat and golden yellow. Seed
white, more or less covered with two shades of purplish red. Lb. 25c; 10 lbs.
$2.00.
Black Wax. — The earliest of wax beans. Very vigorous and prolific, pods
fairly long golden yellow very brittle and stringless. Seed black. Lb. 25c;
lOlbs. $2.00.
MURPHY’S SEEDS are the kind that grow. “You can’t keep them in the
ground.” Let us help you make this the banner year by selecting Seeds of
High Quality.
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CLIMBING OR POLE BEANS.
Kentucky Wonder. — A vigorous climber; very prolific; bearing in clusters;
extremely long and very fleshy, bright yellow succulent pods, flat, thick and
remarkably tender. A first-class pole variety, lib. 25c; lOlbs. $2.00.
Lazy Wife. — Pods are from four to five inches in length, produced in large
clusters in great abundance. Dark green, thick, fleshy and stringless; of unus-
ually rich flavor. Dry beans, pure white; excellent for winter use. Lb. 25c;
lOlbs. $2.00.
London Horticultural or Cranberry. — An old favorite. Pods short, green
splash with red. Seed blush pink, spotted with red. Used shelled, green or
dry. Lb. 20c; lOlbs. $1.50.
LIMA BEANS.
King of the Garden. — The most popular Lima bean. A pole bean medium
early and has long pods which are well filled with four or five good-sized beans.
Pods are very straight. Vines bear abundantly. Lb. 35c; lOlbs. $3.00.
Burpee’s Bush Lima. — The best late dwarf variety. Plants 18 to 24 inches
high. Beans as large and as fin^ in quality as the pole varieties. It is also a
heavy yielder. Lb. 40c; lOlbs. $3.50.
FIELD BEANS.
Lady Washington. — Sturdy, bushy plant, erect habit. The bean is a great
improvement over the old “Navy,” being earlier, a little larger, and a very
heavy yielder, being especially adapted to our western soils, and is entirely
free from disease. Bush attains a height of about fourteen inches, and beans
mature in September. lOlbs. $1.20; lOOlbs. $10.00.
White Navy. — Grown extensively for marketing dry shelled. The best
known small white bean. Dwarf in growth and very productive. lOlbs. $1.20;
lOOlbs. $10.00.
Mexican Tree. — Slightly larger than the small navy bean, in shape a little
more round. A strong grower in tree shape. Advantage over navy is earliness
and habit of growth, in which the pods are clear of the ground. lOlbs. $1.20;
lOOlbs. $10.00.
BEETS.
Culture. — The beet is hardy and may be planted as soon as the ground can
be well prepared, doing best in rich, sandy soil, sown in rows sixteen inches
apart, covered one and one-half inches deep. The seed will sprout better if
soaked twenty-four hours in warm water before planting. Thin out by using
the largest ones when they are sufficient size, continuing until they are six or
eight inches apart in the rows. For field crop, the rows should be far enough
apart to permit the use of a horse cultivator.
Extra Early Egyptian. — The best variety for forcing, and for market gard-
ners, being very early with small tops. Roots very dark red, round on top, but
flat beneath, with very small tap roots. Pkt. 5c; loz. 15c; 141b. 35c; lib. $1.00.
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Detroit Dark Red Turnip. — A
fine beet for bunching for market;
tops exceptionally small and uni-
formly upright. The roots are
perfect turnip shape, with small
tap roots. One of the deepest red
beets. Quality is of the finest;
sweet and tender; best for home
garden. Pkt. 5c; loz. 15c; i/4 lb.
See; 11b. $1.00.
Early Eclipse. — A fine early ta-
ble beet, top shaped or tapering
globe shaped. Flesh deep crimson
zoned with pink. Crisp, sweet.
Pkt. .5c; loz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 35c; lib.
$1.00.
Half Long Blood. — A half-long
variety about eight inches long
and tapering abruptly. Very rich,
deep red flesh of fine quality.
Pkt. 5c; loz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 35c; 11b.
$1.00.
MANGEL WURZEL.
These are grown extensively for stock feeding, and afford large quantities
of fresh, nutritious and wholesome food during the winter months, in connection
with grain and dried forage. Sugar beets are rich and sweeter than Mangels,
but the latter will generally produce one-third to one-half heavier crops per
acre, and hence are preferred by many farmers.
Golden Tankard. — Considered indispensible by many dairy farmers. They
state that they are able to obtain a higher price for milk when feeding cows on
Golden Tankard. Sheep thrive on it. Golden Tankard is of a rich, deep yellow
throughout. A half long variety. Early, hardy and a heavy cropper; on ac-
count of its shape the roots can be left standing close in rows. loz. 10c; |41b.
20c; lib. 50c; lOlbs. $4.00.
Mammoth Long Red. — An improvement on the Long Red. Grows to a
very large size, and will yield 50 tons per acre with ordinary cultivation. Very
uniform, smooth and of good shape. Should be grown in deep loose soil,
loz. 10c; y4lb. 20c; lib. 50c; lOlbs. $4.00.
Giant Half Sugar. — Valuable for feeding purposes, it being very
rich. Yields as much per acre as the best Mangels, and twice as much
per acre (bulk of roots) as the rich sugar beet. Roots large, very smooth, with
few rootlets; creamy white in color, with medium sized taps. loz. 10c; V^lb.
20c; lib. 50c; lOlbs. $4.00.
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Yellow Giant, Intermediate, or Gate Post. — Roots very large, growing over
one-half out of the ground; flesh white, zoned with yellow, sweet and tender;
tops bright green, comparatively small; neck small, short. An enormous crop-
per. loz. 10c; >/4lb. 20c; lib. 50c; lOlbs. $4.00.
Klein Wanzleben. — The Standard variety grown for the production of sugar,
loz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 30c; 11b. 80c.
BROCCOLI.
Broccoli is very much like cauliflower in general appearance and growth,
but is hardier and will stand more cold and frost. Produces fine heads from
late in the fall until early spring, according to time plants are set out. It is a
very profitable crop, and is now being planted extensively. Culture same as
for cauliflower. For fall use, sow in April and May, and for winter and spring
cutting sow in June or July.
St. Valentine. — The Finest of all Broccoli. This grand new strain is a sure
header of immense size, finest quality, and ready for market in February. The
large, solid, handsome, white heads remain in good condition longer than other
varieties. Pkt. 10c; |4oz. 85c; loz. $1.00; Yilh. $3.00.
Early Large White. — A variety with large, white heads, firm and of good
flavor. Pkt. 10c; loz. 50c; ‘4 lb. $1.50.
BRUSSELS SPROUTS.
The plants, which are very hardy, grow two or three feet high, and produce
from the sides of the stalk, numerous little sprouts, which resemble very small
cabbages one or two inches in diameter. The leaves should be broken down in
the fall, to give the little heads more room to grow. They should be treated
in all respects like winter cabbage or kale.
Dwarf Improved. — The leading variety. Very hardy and giving compact,
round sprouts of large size and good quality. Grows 2 to 3 feet high. Pkt. 5c;
loz. 40c; «/4lb. $1.50.
CAULIFLOWER.
Culture. — The Cauliflower succeeds well in any soil where cabbage will
grow. But best results are obtained in rich soil with an abundance of water.
By sowing early varieties in a hot bed in February or March, and later in a cold
frame, fine heads can be obtained quite early. For a later supply sow seeds in
a prepared bed in May, choosing a cool, moist place. When large enough,
transplant, making the rows about two and a half feet apart and eighteen
inches between the plants. In dry seasons the crop must be watered.
Early Snowball. — Handsome large white solid heads. Recommended for
either early or late planting. Pkt. 10c; V4OZ. $1.00; loz. $3.00.
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California Wonder. — Large solid heads. Leaves large and long, and may be
tied over head for protection. Late and of fine quality. Pkt. 10c; |4oz. 40c;
loz. $1.20.
Autumn Giant. — A large late variety, very hardy. The large leaves pro-
tect the heads well. Pkt. 10c; |4oz. 30c; loz $1.00.
Cauliflower Plants. — For prices see page 31.
Take advantage of our Special Coupon Offer.
CABBAGE.
Culture. — The requisites for complete success are: First — Good seed.
There is no other vegetable where the seed has so much influence on the
quality of the product, and gardeners should always use the best procurable.
Second — Rich, well prepared ground. Third — Frequent and thorough cultiva-
tion. A heavy, moist and rich loam is most suitable, which should be highly
manured and worked deeply. The early sorts should be sown very early in
hot beds, hardened off by gradually exposing them to night air, and as early
as the ground is in good condition transplanted, setting 18 to 36 inches apart,
according to size of variety. The later autumn and winter varieties may be
sown from the middle to the last of spring and transplanted when four to six
inches high. Shade and water the late sowings in dry weather to set them up.
Early Jersey Wakefield. — Grown more extensively for market than any
other early cabbage. Has but few outside leaves; a reliable header and always
gives good satisfaction. Pkt. 5c; loz. 35c; ‘/^Ib. $1.00.
All Season. — A Drumhead Cabbage, almost as early as the Jersey Wake-
field, with heads twice as large. The solid heads are as good for winter use
as for summer use. Pkt. 5c; loz. 40c; Yilh. $1.20.
Early Winnigstadt. — Very conical solid heads. A sure header. Keeps
better than most varieties. Pkt. 5c; loz. 40c; Y4lh. $1.20.
Charleston, or Large Wakefield. — Larger and a little later than the Early
Jersey Wakefield. Fine for fall sowing in the open for early spring plants.
Pkt. 5c; loz. 35c; 1/4 lb. $1.20.
Copenhagen Market. — A new early globe-shaped cabbage, slightly flattened.
The large solid heads are very uniform. Keeps well, and stands handling.
Pkt. 5c; loz. 50c; 1/4 lb. $1.50.
LATE VARIETIES.
Autumn King or World Beater.- — A sure header, very solid, fine-grained
and tender. Color, dark green, with a slight bronze or brownish tinge to the
outer leaves. The heads are remarkably thick through, and will attain a great
weight. Has short stems, grows near the ground. Pkt. 5c; loz. 60c; >/41b. $1.80.
Premium Late Flat Dutch. — A well known large late variety. Flattish
round heads, very solid, has tall stout stems. Pkt. 5c; loz. 40c; 141b. $1.20.
MURPHY’S SEED STORE, Albany, Oregon.
Danish Ball Head or Hollander. — This is one of the hardiest cabbages in
cultivation and endures both frost and drouth that would destroy other vari-
eties. Matures quite late, keeps well, and is considered by many the best cab-
bage for spring markets. Color bluish green. Pkt. 5c; loz. 40c; V^lb. $1.25.
Mammoth Red Rock. — Used for pickling. The heads are very fine and re-
markably sure heading. Pkt. 5c; loz. 40c; 14 lb. $1.20.
Chinese or Celery Cabbage. — The culture of Wong Bok is the same as for
winter cabbage. The seed should be sown in July or early August and early in
September the plants should be transplanted. They should be set one foot
apart in the row and pushed down one and one half inches in the ground. When
well grown the plants should be blanched by tying closely with burlap. Any
good soil is sufficient. Wong Bok has a mild cabbage flavor, makes delicious
slaw; also a very fine salad. When cooked Wong Bok makes greens delicately
cabbage flavored. Pkt. 10c; loz. 50c; >4 lb. $1.50.
CARROTS.
Culture. — A sandy loam is the best soil for the carrot, but any good land,
if thoroughly and deeply worked, will produce satisfactory crops. Sow as early
in the spring as the ground is fit to work, though good crops may be grown
from sowing as late as June 15th.
For table use, sow the smaller
kinds in rows 16 to 18 inches apart,
and for field culture prepare the
ground thoroughly and sow in
drills 18 to 24 inches apart. Cover
one-half to one inch deep and see
to it that the soil is well firmed
above the seed.
Early French Forcing. — The ear-
liest variety in cultivation, and
best suited for forcing. Roots of
reddish brown, globular and about
two inches in diameter; should be
used before full grown. Pkt. 5c;
loz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 30c; 11b. $1.00.
Danver’s Half Long. — Grown
largely on account of its produc-
tiveness and adaptability to all
classes of soil. Tops, medium size,
coarsely divided. The smooth,
handsome roots are of medium
length, tapering uniformly to ablunt point; flesh, sweet, crisp, tender; deep
orange in color. Although the roots of this variety are short, they produce
as large bulk as the longer field sorts, and are more easily harvested. Pkt. 5c;
loz. 10c; !41b. 25c; lib. 75c.
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Oxhart. — A thick carrot, five or six inches long and very blunt at the
lower extremity. It grows very rapidly and the root attains a weight of more
than a pound. It is tender and of good flavor. Pkt. 5c; loz. 10c; V^lb. 25c;
lib. 75c.
Chantenay. — The Market Gardener’s Favorite. Tops, medium size; necks,
small; roots, tapering slightly, but uniformly stump-rooted and smooth; color,
deep orange red; flesh, very crisp and tender. Although this is a medium
early sort, it furnishes roots of usable size as early as any; is a heavy cropper,
and is undoubtedly one of the best for both the market and private garden,
while its great productiveness makes it very desirable as a field sort. Pkt. 5c;
loz. 10c; '/4lb. 25c; lib. 75c.
STOCK CARROTS.
Large White Belgian. — Extensively grown for stock feeding; very produc-
tive. Grows so much above the ground that the entire crop can be pulled by
hand. loz. 10c; '/4lb. 25c; lib. 75c.
Yellow Giant. — This new carrot originated at the Sydney, Australia, Ex-
periment Station and has proved itself to be the earliest and most productive
stock carrot yet produced. It is a half long variety, with an immense broad
shoulder. The carrot penetrates less than one-half the depth into the ground,
which saves about one-half the expense of harvesting the crop. The color is of
bright yellow, loz. 10c; */41b. 25c; lib. 75c.
CRESS.
True Water. — This is quite distinct from the former, and only thrives when
its roots and stems are subm^crged in water. It is one of the most delicious of
small salads, and should be planted wherever a suitable place can be found.
The seed should be sown and lightly covered in gravelly, muck lands, along the
borders of small, rapid streams, and the plants will need no subsequent culture,
as under favorable conditions they increase very rapidly by self-sown seed and
extension of the roots. Pkt. 5c; loz. 60c.
Curled, or Pepper Grass. — This salad is much used with lettuce, to which its
warm, pungent taste makes an agreeable addition. The seed should be sown in
drills about 16 inches apart, on very rich ground, and the plants well cultivated.
It may be planted very early, but repeated sowings are necessary to secure a
succession. Keep oif insects by dusting with Pyrethrum Powder. Pkt. 5c; loz.
15c; 1/4 lb. 40c.
CELERIAC.
Grown for the edible root and not for greens. Start seed like celery and
transfer to garden. Bleaching is not necessary.
Large Smooth Prague. — Forms a good thick root as much as four inches
in diameter. Makes delicious flavored salad. Pkt. 5c; loz. 25c.
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CELERY.
Culture. — Sow the seeds early in a hot-bed or cold frame. When three
inches high, transplant, setting them four inches apart. When grown six
inches, and fine, stalky plants, set
in richly manured, deep soil, in
rows three and a half feet apart
and about nine inches from plant
to plant. Water if dry weather
follows transplanting. During the
next two months all the attention
that is required is to keep down tjhe
weeds. Afterward, earth up a lit-
tle, and continue doing so at inter-
vals until only the tops of the
leaves are visible late in the au-
tumn. Never hoe up the earth
when the plants are wet. One
ounce of seed produces about six
thousand plants.
White -Plume. .. The ..Leading
White Celery. — A handsome, crisp
sort, of very easy cultivation.
Naturally its stalks and portions
of its inner leaves and heart are
white, so that by closing the stalks
either by tying or by simply draw-
ing the soil up against the plant
and pressing it together, the work
of bleaching is completed without
the troublesome process, of “bank-
ing” or “earthing up.” It is the
earliest celery known. Pkt. 5c;
loz. 25c; 1/4 lb. 90c.
Golden Yellow Self -Bleaching. — This is no doubt the best celery for early
spring market use. Plants of a yellowish green color when young, but as they
mature the inner stems and leaves turn a beautiful golden yellow, which adds
much to their attractiveness and makes the work of bleaching much easier.
Pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 45c; 'A lb. $1.35.
Celery Plants. — See Plants, page 31.
Every successful Celery Grower uses a compressed air sprayer for apply-
ing sprays to prevent Celery Blight. A few dollars invested in one of these
sprayers will save your celery crop.
DON’T Practice false economy by buying low-priced seeds. It doesn’t pay.
Our motto: “Quality first, price as low as we can make it.”
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CORN.— SWEET.
Sweet Corn is a delicious Gar-
den Vegetable and a very profit-
able field crop. Nothing quite
equals is.
As Com is very sensitive to
frost, it cannot be planted with
any degree of safety until after
the first of May. Moist rich soil
is best for Com and frequent
hoeing or cultivating improves
it. Plant hills three feet each
way. Thin to three plants to
the hill.
Golden Bantam. — The earliest
variety. The ears are small,
but are thickly set with delicious
yellow kernels. The quality of
this variety is superb, and it has
become a general favorite early
Sweet Com with all who have
tried it. Pkt. 5c; lib 30c; lOlbs.
$2.50.
Early Evergreen. The Best
Second Early Sweet Corn. — In
the New Early Evergreen we
have a selection possessing ev-
ery good quality of Stowell’s
Evergreen, and resembling it in
every respect, except that the
stalk is about one foot shorter,
more closely jointed, and that it
will mature for market ten to
fourteen days earlier. Pkt. 5c;
ilb. 30c; lOlbs. $2.50.
Stowell’s Evergreen. — Remarkable for remaining a long time in a fresh
condition suitable for the table. Hardy and productive, and the best late
variety for general use. Sixty per cent of stalks in the field carry two perfect
ears. They are of faultless shape, invariably filled well to the tips. Pkt. 5c;
11b. 30c; lOlbs. $2.50.
Country Gentleman, or Shoe Peg.^Has a long white cob, closely filled with
long small “shoe peg” kernels. It is remarkably fine flavored and sweet.
Considered by many as one of the best late corns. Pkt. 5c; lib. 30c; lOlbs. $2.50.
SPECIAL PRICES to Market Gardeners where a quantity of seed is wanted.
If you grow Cabbage, Kale Cauliflower, Celery — You need a Master’s Planter.
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Peep O’Day. — Is not only one of the earliest Sweet Corns, but is very sweet
and immenssely productive. Stalks are dwarf, about four feet in height, but
produce from two to five ears. Pkt. 5c; 11b. 30c; lOlbs. $2.50.
Early Minnesota. — This is among the earliest of the sugar varieties, and is
much esteemed, not only because it matures early, but because of its excellent
FIELD CORN.
Pride of the North, or Yellow Dent. — Recommended after repeated tests,
by the Agricultural College, as the best for Oregon, Washington and Idaho. A
quick growing dent variety, thriving well where the summers are not very long.
Bright golden color. lOlbs. $1.75. Write for prices on larger quantities,
qualities as well. Ears rather small and pointed. Pkt. 5c; lib. 30c; lOlbs. $2.50.
Champion White Pearl. — A large, white dent variety; very popular with
our dairymen on account of the great amount of green feed it makes. lOlbs.
$1.20; 501bs. 10c per pound.
Golden Glow. — A very fine strain of yellow dent. Not as large a stock
grower as Pride of the North, but produces fine ears of a deep golden color.
lOlbs. $1.20; 501bs. 10c per pound.
Minnesota 13. — Genuine stock.
This splendid variety is well
known to nearly every one of
our customers. It has become
popular on account of its early
maturing qualities, and quantity
of fodder. Per pound 20c; 101b.
lots I7V2C a pound.
Smalls Yellow Dent. — This
corn which was grown near
Albany, is from Minnesota 13
stock, but its parents would
hardly know it now. Our soil
and climate have given it a
larger growth of fodder and
larger ears, and yet accomplish-
es this in almost the same short
season required by the parent
stock. The Cut is from a pho-
tograph and shows ears which
while generous in proportions are not too large to be easily cured. A splendid
ensilage corn, and cannot be beaten for dry shelled com. We are making a
special price, which should certainly interest you. 101b. lots, 10c a pound;
501b lots, 9c a pound; Sack lots 8c a pound.
Market Gardeners Cannot Experiment. — If you are engaged in Market Gar-
dening, you know from past experience that you cannot afford to waste time,
labor and money in experimenting with Seeds of doubtful quality. Our Seeds
are Best by Test.
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CUCUMBERS.
Culture. — Cucumbers need a warm, rich soil, and should not be planted in
open ground until the weather is settled, as otherwise they will not thrive.
Plant in hills four feet apart each
way, thinning to three or four of
the strongest plants, after danger
from insects is past. As fast as
the cucumbers attain suitable size
they should be taken from the vine,
whether required for use or not, as
their ripening on the vine will soon
destroy the vine’s usefulness.
Early Cluster. — Fine, vigorous,
producing the bulk of the crop
near the root and in clusters.
Fruit short, with uniformly thick
end, dark green, but paler at the
blossom end. A very productive
sort, Pkt. 5c; loz. 15c; 14 lb. 45c.
Long Green. — The leading large
variety. Fruit from 10 to 12 inch-
es long. Dark green, crisp and
tender. Pkt. 5c; loz. 15c; *4 lb 45c.
White Spine. — One of the best
sorts for table use. Vines vigor-
ous, fruiting early and abundantly.
Fruit uniformly straight, light,
bright green in color with a few
white spots. Flesh crisp, tender and excellent. Pkt. 5c; loz. 15c; '/41b. 45c.
Gherkin. — An extremely small fruited variety, grown exclusively for pick-
les. It has no value for slicing. It is very prickly, but tender and crisp if
pickled when young. Seed germinates slowly. Pkt. 5c; loz. 25c; '4 lb. 75c.
Lemon. — A small lemon shaped cucumber of most delicious flavor. It never
gets bitter or unfit for use. Vines very prolific. Pkt. 5c; loz. 20c; V41b. 65c.
CORN SALAD.
Fetticus or Lamb’s Lettuce. — A hardy winter salad, the small leaves being
served like lettuce during the cool fall and early winter months. Does not
succeed during warm weather. Sow seed thinly, in drills, during August, Sep-
tember and October. Pkt. 5c; loz. 25c; '41b* 75c.
MURPHY’S SEEDS are the kind that grow. “You can’t keep them in the
ground.” Let us help you make this the banner year by selecting Seeds of
High Quality.
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SWISS CHARD.
The outside leaves of Swiss Chard
are used as boiling greens, and are
excellent for this purpose. They
closely resemble spinach in flavor.
The large white stalks are used like
Asparagus. Swiss Chard grows well
even during hot weather, when Spin-
ach fails altogether. .Sow 1 ounce to
one hund.red feet of drill.
Liicullus. — This is the popular va-
riety, the stalks are large, broad and
heavily ribbed, and of fine flavor.
Pkt. 5c; loz. 15c; i^lb. 40c.
Be sure to order early before the
stocks are depleted. Advise how you
want your goods shipped.
ENDIVE.
This is a hardy vegetable cultivated principally for winter salad. Sow
from May until August for a succession of crops. Tie the leaves closely to-
gether to bleach them.
Broad Leaved Batavian. — Large heads or broad, thick leaves which can be
bleached as a salad or makes excellent cooked greens. Pkt. 5c; loz. 15c; */41b.
45c.
EGG PLANT.
Should be started in a hot-bed and transplanted when the weather is set-
tled and the ground thoroughly warm. They will thrive with the same treat-
ment as that given the tomato.
New York Purple. — The principal market variety; plants are large and
spreading. Fruit large and of deep purple. Pkt. 5c; loz. 45c.
KOHL RABI.
Hardy and of easy culture. Grown from plants the same as Cabbage.
Early White Vienna. — ^Very early; bulb white; best table variety. Pkt. 5c;
loz. 30c.
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KALE OR BORECOLE.
A species of cabbage, forming a mass of leaves. Some varieties being
very beautiful and curly. The leaves are cooked as greens. The seed should
be planted in September and plants will be ready to use in the winter.
Emerald Isle. — Medium height, very
vigorous, throwing out new shoots as
fast as the leaves are used. Pkt. 5c;
loz. 25c; 1,41b. 75c.
Thousand Headed. — A tall variety
with smooth leaves. Especially used
for stock. Sow in drills 26 to 30 inch-
es apart and thin out so as to stand
16 to 18 inches apart in rows. Use
three-fourths of a pound to the acre.
Can be sown broadcast, using IV2
pounds to the acre. Pkt. 5c; loz. 10c;
1/4 lb. 30c; 11b 90c.
Giant Marrow. — This splendid Kale
has leaf stalks thick and fleshy; also
the stem is large and swollen and fill-
ed with nutritious marrow. A great
yielder of green feed. Pkt. 5c; loz. 25c; V4lb. 75c.
LETTUCE.
Culture. — Lettuce requires very rich soil, plenty of water, a cool growing
season and intense culture to produce the best results. If the earliest varieties
are planted out in the spring, and the weather turns dry and hot, they will run
up to seed without heading. The same seed sown in the fall or with cooler
growing weather would develop perfectly. At a temperature of 40 degrees or
lower lettuce will not thrive. At 65 degrees and upward it has a tendency to
run up and not head perfectly. For outside planting sow the seed in shallow
drills from one to two ounces to the 100 yards. Lettuce matures in forty to
sixty days from time of planting.
New York or Wonderful. — This is the mammoth head lettuce so popular in
California from w^hence it is shipped to the Northern markets, arriving in splen-
did condition. The immense heads are solid, heavy, beautifully blanched to a
creamy white with bright green outer leaves. Pkt. 5c; loz. 30c; *74 lb. $1.00.
Hanson. Improved Hard Heading Stock. — One of the very best. Heads
green outside and white inside; grow to a remarkable size, very solid, and is de-
licious sweet, crisp, tender. Stands the hot sun well. Pkt. 5c; loz. 15c; */41b. 45c
Early Prize Head. — Standard sort; one of the best thin leaved, clustering
varieties. The very large leaves are savoyed or crimped, bright green, tinged
with red, and are exceedingly tender, crisp and sweet, forming a large, loose
head. Pkt. 5c; loz. 15c; V^lb. 45c.
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California Cream Butter. — A popular variety for autumn and winter use.
Forms large heads which are very buttery and a rich golden yellow inside. The
leaves are thick and bright green slightly tinged with brown on top of head.
Pkt. 5c; loz. 15c; V^\h. 45c.
Big Boston. — Plants large, hardy and vigorous. Leaves broad and wavy at
edges, bright green, slightly tinged with reddish brown. Pkt. 5c; loz. 15c;
VUb. 45c.
Grand Rapids — For Early Forcing. — As a lettuce for greenhouse forcing,
this variety undoubtedly stands at the head of the list. Of quick growth, and
stands for some days after being fit to cut. The plant is upright, and forms a
loose head or cluster of forage, light yellowish green leaves. Pkt. 5c; loz. 15c;
V4lb. 45c.
MUSKMELONS.
Culture. — Plant in hills four
to six feet apart each way, after
danger of frost is past and the
ground is warm; enrich well
with well-rotted manure and
plant the seeds just under the
surface, not too deep. One
ounce to fifty hills; two to three
pounds per acre.
Melons thrive best on warm,
light soils, but good crops are
obtained on heavy ground if it
is rich and well drained; in cul-
tivating-, hill up by drawing the
soil toward the plant. Use lime,
slug shot or land plaster for de-
stroying insects.
Bay View. — A standard variety. Fruit large (6 pounds) oblong heavily
ribbed and netted. Flesh light green and of good flavor. Pkt. 5c; loz. 15c;;
'/4lb. 40c.
Burrell’s Gem. — Has a tough, thin rind, well arched ribs, covered with a
closely interlaced gray netting; shape elongated, being about AVz inches in
diameter by 6 inches long, flesh of a reddish orange, very thick, fine grained
and spicy, seedheld firmly in a triangular cavity. This is the secret of a good
shipping melon. If the seeds shake loose easily a melon will quickly decay.
Pkt. 5c; loz. 15c; %\h. 40c.
Rocky Ford or Netted Gem. — The most popular and best seller among
muskmelons. The fruit is oval, slightly ribbed, densely covered with coarse
netting. Flesh thick, green, very sweet and highly flavored. The fruit is won-
derfully uniform in shape and quality. Grown largely in Colorado and shipped
in carload lots all over the country. The favorite with market gardeners every-
where. Pkt. 5c; loz. 15c; 14 lb. 40c.
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Early Hackensack. — Melons of good size. Heavily ribbed and netted.
Thick, light-green flesh of fine flavor. Pkt. 5c; loz. 15c; Yilh. 40c.
Small Green Nutmeg. — A variety ripening early. Flesh green, fine and
sweet, Superior for the early market or family garden. Pkt. 5c; loz. 15c;
*74 lb. 4Cc.
Persian. — A large Muskmelon, and heavy for its size. Heavily netted and
globular. Its color is bright orange. The flavor is ditferent from other melons
and comes out delightfully when the melons are well ripened. Pkt. 5c; loz. 15c;
•74 lb. 40c.
Gold Lined Rocky Ford. — There is no better melon than this sort. Of me-
dium size, fine, uniform shape and without ribs. Slightly oval, meat thick,
green and light golden toward center. Flesh very sweet and spicy. Pkt. 5c;
loz. 25c; V4lb. 75c; lib. $2.25.
WATERMELONS.
Culture. — -Watermelons thrive best on light, well-drained soils, but give
good results on any good rich garden soil that is properly drained and cultiva-
ted. Plant after the weather is settled and ground warm. Hills should be eight
feet apart each way and with well rotted manure well worked into each hill.
One ounce of seed will plant thirty hills.
Sweet Heart. — This melon has become very popular as a shipping melon.
Vine vigorous and productive, ripening its fruit early. Fruit large, oval, very
heavy, uniformly mottled dark and very light green; rind thin, but firm; flesh
bright red, firm, solid, but very tender, melting and sweet. Fruit retains its
good quality for a long time after ripening. Pkt. 5c; loz. 15c; V^lb. 30c.
Tom Watson. — Has thin dark green rind and deep red flesh, crisp and sug-
ary. Is hardy and stands handling. Pkt 5c; loz. 15c; Yilh. 30c.
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WATERMELONS.— Continued.
Fordhook Early. — A fine extra early melon. Fruit of good size, skin dark
green; flesh bright and crisp, sweet and good quality; rind thin but tough.
Pkt. 5c; loz. 15c; '/41b. 30c.
Halbert Honey Watermelon. — Ripens perfectly in the cooler sections where
other varieties fail. The average length is eighteen to twenty inches, both
ends being blunt and fully rounded out. The rich, dark glossy green, the thin
rind and the bright crimson center make the new Halbert Honey the most
attractive watermelon. Pkt. 5c; loz. 15c; i/41b. 35c.
Kleckley’s Sweet, or Monte Cristo.— A splendid sort for home use or near
markets. Vine vigorous and productive; fruit of medium size; oval; color dark,
mottled green in two shades, forming distinct stripes. Flesh, a beautiful bright
rich red; exceedingly sweet and tender. Pkt. 5c; loz. 15c; *4 lb. 35c.
MUSTARD.
Mustard is used alone as greens or with cress as salad. Sow any time in
the spring, in rows, and thin out as necessary.
Fordhook Curled. — Beautiful dark green, finely curled leaves that are of
distinctive flavor. Superior to spinach as greens. Pkt. 5c; loz. 15c; '/41b. 45c.
Southern Giant Curled. — True curled leaf variety so popular in the south
for planting in the fall to furnish early spring salad. Pkt. 5c; loz. 10c; '/41b. 30c
ONIONS.
Culture. — The onion thrives best in a rather deep, rich, loamy soil, and un-
like most vegetables, succeeds well when cultivated on the same ground for
successive years. The best culture requires that the ground should be deeply
dug and heavily manured with well rotted manure a season or two previously.
Sow as soon as the ground can be prepared in the spring.
Australia Brown. — Early and hardy variety. The skin is thick and in color
a rich brown. It is especially noted as a long keeper. Pkt. 5c; loz 20c; ',41b.
60c; lib. $2.00.
White Bermuda. — A very early variety. It is mild and of particularly fine
flavor. Color pinkish straw and shape is flat. The seed we offer is grown in
Teneriffe, Canary Islands, and is a fine pure strain. Pkt. 5c; loz. 35c; '/^Ib.
$1.00; lib. $3.50.
Prizetaker. — A very large globe shaped variety, with light yellow skin and
white flesh of mild flavor. It is a heavy cropper and a fairly good keeping
onion, and is very popular as a market variety. Pkt. 5c; loz. 25c; '/41b. 75c.
Red Wethersfield. — A well known and most widely used red variety. In
shape it is flattish, but thick, with very fine flesh. Is an excellent keeper as
well as a heavy cropper. Pkt. 5c; loz. 25c; '/41b. 75c; 11b. $2.25.
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ONIONS— Continued.
Southport White Globe. — Large, globular, pure white skin and flesh. The
handsomest onion grown, very productive and of fine quality. Is used a great
deal for green onions owing to the clear white stem. Pkt. 5c; loz. 35c; Vilh.
$1.00; pound $3.50.
Yellow Globe Danvers.— A very handsome, round or globe-shaped variety,
of large size, with thin, yellowish skin white fiesh, fine grained, mild, very firm
and the best keepers. It ripens early. Pkt. 5c; loz. 25c; V^lb. 75c; 1 lb. $2.25.
ONION SETS.
Bottom Onion Sets. — Small onions grown from seed that have been sown
too thickly to attain a large size. The small onions (about V2 inch in diameter)
thus obtained are planted out and are ready in a short time to pull as green
onions for the table or bunch for the market. If left to stand they make ripe
onions of the best quality, and come to maturity some six weeks earlier than a
crop grown directly from the seed. Lb. 15c; lOlbs. $1.25.
OKRA OR GUMBO.
Improved Dwarf Green. — An early dwarf and prolific variety, with thick
green pods. The long tender pods are very delicious when sliced and cooked
in soups. While this is its chief use, it is also boiled and served like all other
vegetables. Should be planted in hills, or in rows about three feet apart.
Plant in any good soil when ground is in condition. The pods should be gather-
ed when very young and then are tender. Pkt. 5c; loz. 10c; V^Xh. 25c.
PARSLEY.
Very useful for flavoring soups, meats and for garnishing. The green
leaves are used for flavoring or they may be dried crisp, rubbed to a powder
and kept in bottles until needed.
Culture. — Parsley succeeds best on rich, mellow soil. The seed is even
slower than parsnips in germinating and should be sown as early as possible
in the spring in drills and when the plants are about three inches high, cut off
all the leaves; the plant will then start a new growth of leaves which will be
brighter and better curled.
Champion Moss Curled. — A compact growing, finely cut and much curled
variety of a bright green color. Pkt. 5c; loz. 15c; !41b. 40c.
Double Curled. — A curled variety, very hardy and easy to grow.
Deep rich green and by many preferred to the extremely curly varieties.
Pkt. 5c; loz. 15c; 141b. 40c.
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PARSNIPS.
The Parsnip is nutritious and wholesome, with a sugary sweetness peculiar
to itself, and is desirable both for the table and stock feeding. It yields a
large crop, and is said to be more valuable for dairy cows than either the
carrot or turnip. As the seed germinates very slowly, sow as early in spring as
possible in drills fifteen inches apart on deeply cultivated, rich, loamy soil
Keep clear of weeds and thin to three or four inches apart. The roots are
improved by freezing.
Hollow Crown. — A variety with a hollow or cup shaped top where the
leaf stem begins. The most popular and best variety for all purposes. Skin
smooth and white, and flesh tender while the root grows 18 to 20 inches long.
Pkt. 5c; loz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 45c.
Long Smooth or Long Dutch. — A very long variety, with full crown, very
smooth white skin. Pkt. 5c; loz. 15c; */4lh. 45c.
Tender Heart. — True to its name, the heart of this parsnip is tender. The
I’oots are smooth, hollow crown, thick and heavy at the top, tapering abruptly
making it easy to dig. Pkt. 5c; loz. 15c; '41b. 40c.
PEAS— GARDEN.
Culture. — For early peas the soil
should be light and warm. Avoid
fresh manure and rich, mucky soil.
The peas will give quicker returns if
covered only one inch deep but larger
pods and more of them will be pro-
duced if the seed is planted in trench-
es three to six inches deep and cover-
ed with only an inch or two of soil.
When the plants are five inches high,
fill the trench level full. This will
secure deep rooting, prevent mildew,
and prolong bearing season. If peas
are covered to full depth at first, or
water be allowed to stand in the
trench, they will not germinate or
grov^ well.
Alaska or Earliest of All. — A
smooth Pea well suited for Fall and
Early Spring planting, as it will not
rot in cold wet ground. Vines two
and a half feet tall, pods small. Pkt.
10c; 1 lb. 25c; lOlbs. $2.25.
American Wonder. — ^One of the
earliest of the wrinkled Peas. Vines
about twelve inches tall, bearing short
well filled pods. Though small, the
peas are very sweet, tender and well flavored. Pkt. 10c; lib. 30c; lOlbs. $2.50.
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PEAS — GARDEN. — Continued.
Premium Gem. — One of the earliest dwarf varieties, coming in a little later
than the American Wonder; grows taller, much more productive and continues
in bearing longer. The quality of the pea is very superior. Height fifteen to
eighteen inches. Pkt. 10c; lib. 30c; lOlbs. $2.50.
Carter’s Daisy or Dwarf Telephone. — Dwarf Telephone is the famous old
Telephone without its long vines; of healthy, stocky growth; very productive;
pods large, broad, straight and remarkably well filled with large, sweet peas
of delicious flavor; very desirable. Twenty-four inches high. Pkt. 10c; 11b. 30c;
TOlbs. $2.50.
Gradus. — This early, wrinkled pea bears pods of large size, and combines
quality with earliness. It is very hardy; can be planted fully as early as the
smooth peas; growth, vigorous and healthy; vines 2V2 feet in height; very
prolific. The quality and flavor are delicious, and the peas remain tender and
sweet for a long time. Pkt. 10c; lib. 35c; lOlbs. $3.00.
Yorkshire Hero. — One of the largest, sweet, wrinkled kinds; vines strong
and spreading; pods of good size and well filled; much in use, and has enjoyed
a long popularity; medium late; bears a* long time; height, two and one-half
feet. Pkt. 5c; 11b. 30c; lOlbs. $2.50.
Laxton. — A fine early tall variety, similar to Gradus, but more hardy and
not quite so early. It is also a little darker in color and has large blunt pods,
that fill well with peas of the finest quality. Pkt. 10c; lib. 35c; lOlbs. $3.00.
Telephone — Tall. — -Immensely productive, of the finest quality and excell-
ent, sugary flavor, vines strong; the pods are of large size, filled with large,
luscious peas; height four feet. Pkt. 10c; lib. 35c; lOlbs. $2.50.
Stratagem. — A semi-dwarf variety with large leaves and large pods. The
vines bear well and the pods are long, thick and well filled. Pkt. 10c; lib. 40c;
lOlbs. $3.75.
Champion of England. — One of the most popular tall late varieties. Is very
prolific and hardy and the peas are of especially fine rich quality. Pkt. 10c;
11b. 30c; lOlbs. $2.50.
PEPPER.
Culture. — Sow the seeds early in hot beds; or later, when the weather be-
comes warm, in open beds. When two or three inches high, transplant to a
warm, mellow soil, in rows eighteen inches apart and a foot apart in the row^s.
Guano and hen manure are excellent fertilizers and will greatly increase the
yield.
New Chinese Giant Sweet. — The largest and best of the mild Red Peppers.
The fruits are four to five inches in diameter, born in clusters on the thick
stocky bushes that are well branched, and grow about two feet high; color,
brilliant, deep red; vigorous and about as early as Ruby King. Pkt. 5c; loz. 70c
Large Bell or Bull Nose. — Large mild, thick fleshy variety. One of the
best for stuffed pickles. Pkt. 5c; loz. 70c; 14 lb. $2.00.
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PEPPERS — Continued.
Chili. — Pods small and pointed; brilliant scarlet; very pungent when ripe.
Pkt. 5c; loz. 80c.
Pimento Pepper. — This is a small pepper which you will enjoy eating in
salad, either fresh or canned. Very thick flesh, wonderfully mild flavor.
Pkt. 5c; loz. 60c.
Pepper Plants. — For prices see page
PUMPKINS.
Culture. — Pumpkins will grow on any good farm land, but their size and
quality v/ill depend on the culture and fertility of the soil. Plant early in May,
in hills six to eight feet apart. One pound of seed will plant about 300 hills.
Care should be taken to keep the different varieties well apart, also away from
other vining plants, as they mix and deteriorate very rapidly.
Sweet, or Sugar. — A handsome and productive small pumpkin ten to twelve
inches in diameter; round flattened; skin, orange; flesh, deep yellow, fine grain-
ed and very sweet. Pkt. 5c; loz. 15c; 40c; lib. $1.25.
Connecticut Field. — Large round; deep, glossy yellow. Vine vigorous and
very productive; good keeper. Grown extensively for stock feeding. Pkt. 5c;
loz. i5c; */4lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.00.
RADISHES.
Culture. — To secure PvUdishes
with crisp tender flesh, grow them
quickly, in rich, loose soil, and
gather before i^eaching full size.
Our Radish Seed is strictly of the
finest grade, being grown from
carefully selected roots. Frequent
planting should be made for suc-
cession, so that a supply of fresh,
tender radishes in the finest con-
dition may be had ,at all times.
White Icicle. — A handsome white
variety, about five inches long,
with sloping top and pointed root.
Quick growing, brittle and mild in
flavor. Pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 15c; ^,4 lb. 40c.
White Strasburg. — A large white
variety for late summer use. Rath-
er thick at the shoulder and taper-
ing to about five inches in length.
Keep firm and solid a long time.
Pkt. 5c; loz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 40c.
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RADISHES—Continued.
Early Scarlet Turnip. — A small,
round, red turnip-shaped' radish!
with small top and of very quick
growth; very early; rich color and
crisp, tender flesh. Pkt. 5c; loz,
15c; 1/4 lb. 45c.
French Breakfast, or Half-Long.
— Medium size, quick growth, crisp
and tender; lower end and tap root
white. Pkt. 5c; loz. 15c; 14 lb. 40c.
Early Scarlet White Tipped. —
One of the most popular and at-
tractive short varieties. It is globe
shaped, bright rose carmine with
bottom and tip clear white. Stems
and leaves small. Valuable for forcing as well as for garden and market.
Pkt. 5c; loz. 15c; 141b. 40c.
White Strasburg. — A large white variety for late summer use. Rather
thick at the shoulder and tapering to about five inches in length. Keep firm
private gardens or market use. Pkt. 5c; loz. 15c; 141b. 40c.
Long Scarlet. — This bright scarlet, small topped variety is uniformly
straight, smooth, brittle and crisp, and is a standard and excellent sort for
tender; lower end and tap root white. Pkt. 5c; loz. 15c; 141b 40c.
RADISHES— WINTER.
Chinese White Winter Radish. — This is the largest of all radishes.
Roots grow ten to twelve inches long and are solid, tender and crisp. Keeps
well throug’h winter. Pkt. 5c; loz. 20c; 141b. 60c.
Chinese Rose Winter. — A bright scarlet winter variety, about four inches
long and stump rcoted. Take Chinese White Winter, only red colored and two
week earlier. Pkt. 5c; loz. 15c; 141b. 40c.
Black Spanish Long. — Standard winter sort, has good flavor, and keeps
well. Pkt. 5c; loz. 20c; 141b. 60c.
RHUBARB OR PIE PLANT.
Culture.— Rhubarb should have deep, rich soil. Sow in drills an inch deep
and thin out the parts to six inches apart. In the fall transplant the young
plants to very highly manured and deeply stirred soil, setting them four to six
feet apart each way and give a dressing of coarse manure each spring. The
stalks should not be plucked until the second year and the plant never allowed
to exaust itself by running to seed.
Victoria or Mammoth. — Very large; finest cooking variety. Pkt. 5c; loz.
15c; 141b. 40c.
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RHUBARB OR PIE PLANT.— Continued.
Giant Linnaeus. — A large early variety, very tender and of fine flavor.
Pkt. 5c; loz. 15c; '/4lb. 40c.
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Rhubarb Roots. — It is so much easier to grow Rhubarb from the roots
that nearly every home gardener does this. We have a stock of fine two-year-
old roots to offer, at very reasonable prices. The Victoria is the more popular,
but we also have the Giant Lennaeus. Four or five roots is enough to supply
tlie average family.
Price of Roots, Each, 15c, 6 for 75c, $1.25 per dozen.
SALSIFY OR VEGETABLE OYSTER.
Salsify is a nutritious and wholesome vegetable, having the appearance of
a small parsnip; in flavor closely resembling oysters, for which it is, in that
respect, a good substitute. It is rapidly coming into more general use. Sow
early in spring, in drills a foot apart, and when two or three inches high thin
out to three or four inches. Its general culture is the same as that recom-
mended for carrots. The roots are perfectly hardy and may remain in the
ground during the winter, or may be stored in dry earth or sand.
Mammoth Sandwich Island. — The leading variety; produces a large crop of
straight, smooth roots. Pkt. 5c; loz. 20c; |41b. 60c.
SQUASHES.
Culture. — The plants are very tender and sensitive to cold, and planting
must be delayed until settled warm weather. The general principles of culture
are the same as those for cucumbers and melons, but squash is less particular
as to soil. The summer varieties should be planted four to six feet apart each
way, and the winter sorts eight to ten feet. Three plants are sufficient to a hill.
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SQUASHES.— SUMMER VARIETIES.
Yellow Summer Crookneck. — Early, prolific, solid, curved neck; skin yellow,
thin, hard and warty; flesh tender and good quality. Twice as large as the
ordinary Crookneck and several days earlier. Pkt. 5c; loz. 15c; V41b- 40c; 11b.
$1.00.
Vegetable or Italian Marrow. — The earliest of all Squashes. Usually eaten
when quite small, but still good for the table when nearly grown. Has a
distinct flavor. Color dark green at first, but changes to a light green as it
matures. Pkt. 5c; loz. 15c; 141b. 40c; 11b. $1.00.
White Bush Scallop. — A well known variety of dwarf habits and upright
growth. Color, creamy white. Excellent for table use while young and tender.
Pkt. 5c; loz. 15c; «/4lb. 40c; 11b. $1.00.
SQUASHES.— WINTER VARIETIES.
New Delicious. — This new fall and winter squash resembles the old Hub-
bard; average weight is between five and ten pounds. Seed cavity small; flesh
exceedingly thick, compact, fine grained; color, golden orange. The flesh is
mealy, granulated, tender and almost of mealy dryness, cooking sweet and rich,
whether steamed, baked, boiled or made into pies. Pkt. 5c; loz. 15c; |41h. 40c;
lib. $1.25.
Boston Marrow. — A popular variety with large oval fruit. Skin bright
reddish orange with light netting. Flesh orange, fine grained and of excellent
quality. Pkt. 5c; loz. 15c; |41b. 35c; lib. $1.15.
Banana. — This Squash gets its name from its shape and color. Grows
eighteen to twenty-four inches long and eight to ten inches in diameter. Flesh
golden yellow, thick and delicious. Is grown extensively by market gardeners
and finds a ready sale. Pkt. 5c; loz. 15c; ‘/^Ib. 35c.
Golden Hubbard. — The same in size, shape and quality as the well known
Hubbard Squash, except that it is a bright red or golden color, and somewhat
earlier. It is also a long keeper. One of the very best fall and winter sorts yet
introduced. Maturing before the frosts; is vigorous and wonderfully produc-
tive. In flavor it has no equal. Pkt. 5c; loz. 20c; Y4lh. 60c; lib. $1.75.
True Hubbard. — The best early seller and most popular variety on our list.
Rind dark green, warty and very hard. Flesh light orange, very dry, sweet
and rich flavored. Has no superior. Keeps perfectly through the winter.
Pkt. 5c; loz. 20c; '/41b. 60c; lib. $1.75.
Mammoth Chili. — The largest of all squashes, growing to an enormous size,
often weighing over 200 pounds, while its rich, fine flavored flesh insures its
value for all purposes. Its size makes it valuable for stock feeding. Pkt. 5c;
loz. 15c; 1/4 lb 45c; 1 lb. $1.25.
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Mills Giant Squash. — The cut above is from a photograph of our Show Win-
dow, taken just before Christmas. The Squash, which actually weighed 181
pounds, had been in the window for over two months and was not in the least
decayed when we cut it. Mills Giant is a Mutli colored variety, very hardy, of
fine texture and gcod flavor. Our supply of Seed is from Squashes, each of
which weigh more than 100 pounds, grown near Albany. Price per ounce 15c;
lib, $1.25, lOibs. $10.00.
SPINACH.
Culture. — Spinach is an easily grown plant. The seed may be sown in the
fall or even through the winter to secure good Spinach early in the spring.
The better and richer the soil, the larger and more tender the leaves will be.
Sown broadcast, use 8 pounds pr acre. For the home garden, use one ounce to
100 feet of row.
Improved Thick Leaved. — Variety which grows very rapidly, forming a
cluster of large, very thick, slightly savoyed leaves of fine color, and quality,
when cooked. Best for market gardeners. Pkt. 5c; loz. 10c; y4lh. 25c.
Bloomsdale Savoy. — Leaves large, round and thick, very much savoyed and
rich deep green. One of the earliest varieties. Splendid for shipping. Pkt. 5c;
loz. 10c; '/41b. 25c.
Long Standing. — A deep green variety with rather elongated smooth leaves.
Seed round. Stands a long time without I'unning' to seed. Pkt. 5c; loz. 10c;
V4lb. 25c.
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TOMATOES.
TOMATOES are very sensitive to frost and should not be set out in the
open until about May 1st. The .Seed must be sown in well protected hot beds,
sowing’ same about March 1st. As soon as they have four leaves, transplant
into cold frames or boxes, which can be protected.
We have selected varieties which are best adapted to our soil and climate
and which will produce the best results.
Bonny Best. — An early scarlet fruited variety which has proven very pop-
ular. Is about ten days earlier than Chalks Early Jewel, which it resembles.
It is smooth and vry even in size, solid and prolific. Pkt. 5c; loz. 50c; >4 lb.
$1.50.
Chalk’s Early Jewel. — Large bright red, smooth round fruits, very deep
and colored evenly up to stem; very solid, almost seedless and of the finest
flavor. Vines are vigorous, not subject to blight, and yield fully equal to or
better than Earliana, but ten days later. Pkt. 5c; loz. 50c; >4 lb. $1.50.
Earliana (Sparks). — The earliest tall variety. The fruit is large, smooth
of a bright scarlet color and of fine quality. Pkt. 5c; loz. 50c; >4 lb. $1.50.
Early Detroit. — A new Tomato of merit. Fruit smooth, uniform, nearly
globe shaped, firm and fine quality; color purplish-pink. Season early. Pkt. 5c;
loz. 50c; 14 lb. $1.50.
Perfection. — One of the best medium early, round, uniformly smooth; vines
very productive; fruit deep scarlet, firm and of excellent quality. Vines con-
tinue long in bearing. Pkt. 5c; loz. 50c; 141b. $1.50.
Ground Cherry, or Husk Tomato. — Grows to great perfection under ordi-
nary culture, yielding abundantly; very much prized for preserving; should be
in every garden. A small variety that is covered by a loose covering or husk.
The true edible variety is yellow. Pkt. 5c; loz. 50c.
Stone. — A very fine Tomato, large, smooth and solid. Bright red in color
and a good yielder, but it is quite late. Pkt. 5c; loz. 50c. 141b.$1.50.
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TOMATOES. — Continued.
Dwarf Champion. — Forms a strong, erect, bushy plant two feet high, often
sold as tree tomatoes. Fruit smooth, medium sized, solid, of good flavor, of
purplish carmine color. Pkt. 5c; loz. 60c; 141b. $1.75.
Tomato Plants. — For prices see Plants, Page 31.
TURNIPS.
EARLY GARDEN TURNIPS.
For early use sow the small sorts as soon as the ground can be worked in
the spring, in drills fourteen inches apart. As the seed is very fine, it should
be covered but slightly, except in very dry weather. For fall and winter use,
sow the early kinds during July, August and September.
Extra Early White Melan. — A very early variety,’ medium sized, flat and
clear white. A fine home garden variety. Pkt. 5c; loz. 20c; 141b. 60c; 11b.
$1.75.
Purple Top Strap Leaf. — A leading white-fleshed variety, and one of the
best, either for family, market garden or field crop. It is medium size, and
produces a large crop. The fiesh is firm, but tender, and of a superior rich
buttery flavor. Pkt. 5c; loz. 15c; */4lb. 45c; lib. $1.25.
Purple Top Flat Dutch (Strap Leaf). — An early variety, white with purple
top. Probably the most popular garden variety. It matures quickly and has
fine grained fiesh of mild flavor. Pkt. 5c; loz. 15c; 141b. 45c; lib. $1.25.
Yellow Globe. — Undoubtedly one of the most delicate and sweetest yellow-
fleshed turnips yet introduced. Not of large size but firm, hard and most ex-
cellent flavor. Keeps well and is superior as a table variety. It is extensively
used by market gardeners. Pkt. 5c; loz. 15c; VUb. 40c; lib. $1.20.
MAIN CROP TURNIP.
Purple Top White Globe. — A large, globe-shaped variety; purple above the
ground. It is handsome and of excellent quality, and recommended both for the
family garden and field crop. Pkt. 5c; loz. 15c; 14 lb. 35c; 11b. $1.00.
Pomeranian White Globe. — One of the most productive kinds, and in good,
rich soil roots will frequently grow to twelve pounds in weight. It is of perfect
globe shape; skin white and smooth; leaves dark green and of strong growth.
Pkt: 5c; loz. 15c; >/4lb. 40c; lib. $1.00.
Cowhorn. — Sometimes called Long White. Slightly crooked. Pure white
except a little shade of green at the top. Grows half out of the ground and is
of very rapid growth. Is delicate and well flavored. Has proved itself one of
the best stock turnips ever introduced in Oregon, as it is an immense yi elder.
Pkt. 5c; loz. 15c; 1/4 Ib. 40c; lib. $1.25.
Yellow Aberdeen. — A medium sized variety, generally used for stock feed-
ing. It is yellow with a purple top. Flesh light yellow. A winter variety.
Seed can be sown in summer. Pkt. 5c; loz. 15c; V4lh. 35c; lib. $1.00.
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TURNIPS.— Continued.
White Egg. — A Quick growing, small, egg shaped, pure white. Flesh very
sweet, firm and mild. Pkt. 5c; loz. 15c; '/ilb. 45c; 11b. $1.25.
RUTA BAGA OR SWEDES.
American Purple Top. — The leading standard variety, being very distinct in
type, attaining a wonderfully large size; immense yi elder. The flesh is yellow,
very firm, and superior in every way, valuable alike for all purposes. Pkt. 5c;
loz. 15c; Vilh. 35c; lib. $1.00.
White Sweet Russian. — This variety is most excellent, either for table or
stock. It grows to a very large size; flesh white, solid, of firm texture, sweet
and rich; an excellent keeper. Pkt. 5c; loz. 15c; 141b. 35c; 11b. $1.00.
SEED POTATOES.
A deep mellow loam, rich in humus, furnishes ideal conditions for growing
potatoes, but good crops are raised on both heavier and lighter types of soils.
Early varieties may be planted as soon as the ground can be prepared. Late
varieties May 20 to June 20, rows 314 feet wide, 20 inches in row, cut to 2 eyes.
To prevent blight, soak potatoes before cutting for two hours in a solution of
loz. Formaldehyde to two gallons of water. The following varieties are best
adapted to our soil and conditions.
Prices on potatoes are subject to market changes. Ask for quotations on
larger lots.
Earliest of All. — A handsome shallow eyed, white skinned potato of finest
table quality. Is a healthy vigorous grower not subject to blight or disease.
Keeps as well as any late potato. Price: 101b. lots. 75c. Write for prices.
Early Rose. — Our stock of this variety is an improved strain; is very vig-
orous and extremely early. lOlbs. 75c. Write for prices.
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SEED POTATOES.— Continued.
Early White Prizetaker. — A handsome early white potato, one of the finest
of fall early sorts, being oblong in form, four or five inches in length, with
white smooth skin and few eyes. It is a very superior cooking potato either
baked or boiled, cooking up dry and fluffy. lOlbs. 75c; lOOlbs. Write for Prices.
American Wonder. — The American Wonder is one of the best all-round
white potatoes in cultivation. It is practically blight-proof, a strong grower, a
great producer; tubers white, uniform in size; elongated; of excellent quality.
It is a potato sought after. lOlbs. 65c; lOOlbs. Write for Prices.
Netted Gem. — One of the very best main crop potatoes, rather long, smooth,
and the light russet skin is finely netted. The flesh is very white, floury, and
they bake quickly. lOlbs. 65c; lOOlbs. Write for Prices.
Burbank. — A standard commercial variety. We offer a splendid strain
of select Burbanks, not the “run-out” stock generally seen, but the genuine
article, which is really a good potato. lOlbs. 65c; lOOlbs. Write for Prices.
PLANTS.
STRAWBERRY PLANTS.
The strawberries here offered have all stood the market test and you will
be safe in selecting any one of them that will suit your conditions and require-
ments. They are the best varieties obtainable.
Special Prices on Large Quantities.
Gold Dollar. — One of the earliest berries on the mar-
ket. Fruit medium size and attractive; rather tart, fine
flavor. Foliage heavy, large and spreading, which pro-
tects the blooms from early frosts. Doz. 25c; 100 $1.00.
Oregon. — One of the most satisfactory berries. They
are large and fine, rich dark red, and of delicious flavor.
Ripen early. Doz. 25c; 100 $1.00.
Marshall. — A very popular variety. Berries not so
large as others but very solid, attractive and excellent
flavor. The leading canning variety. Doz. 25c; 100 $1.00.
Magoon. — Berries large, fine and excellent. Subacid
flavor. Bears heavily throughout the season. Doz. 25c;
100 $1.00.
VEGETABLE PLANTS AND ROOTS.
We are prepared to furnish in season choice trans-
planted plants, which are well rooted and easy to grow.
We supply all the leading varieties.
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PLANTS.— Continued.
Cabbage Plants. — Hardy, well developed plants of all varieties are carried
in stock in season. . We pack them in moist moss and oiled paper for Parcel
Post shipment. You may be sure of their reaching you in excellent condition.
One dozen 20c; 0 dozen $1.00. Attractive prices on 500 and 1000 lots.
Canliilower Plants. — We are ^prepared to supply our customers with very
choice, well hardened plants, from March 1st to May 1st. These plants are
grown in hot beds, then transplanted to cold frames and given as much ex-
posure as they will stand, to make them vigorous, and hardy.
Early Snowball, is the most popular variety. Per dozen 25c; 5 dozen $1.00.
Celery Plants. — It is a task to raise good, hardy Celery Plants. They should
be transplanted twice, cut back to make stocky growth, and well rooted before
being set in the open.
We are prepared to supply Plants which are grown by experts, and may be
depended upon to produce satisfactory results.
Per dozen 15c; per hundred $1.00. Thousand lots at much reduced prices.
Tomato Plants. — Stocky, well developed plants of all the leading varieties
furnished promptly in season. Single dozen 25c; per hundred $1.50. Thousand
lots, much cheaper. Write for prices.
Pepper Plants. — Ready May 1st. Chinese Giant, Bull Nose and Chili.
Vigorous, well hardened plants. These will give you excellent results and save
you all the work of raising plants from the seed. Per dozen 25c; 5 dozen $1.00.
If any of these plants are wanted in large lots, ask for prices, stating
variety and amount wanted.
CLOVER AND GRASS SEEDS.
IMPORTANT, READ CAREFULLY.— Clover, Grass and Field Seeds are
subject to market changes, therefore we cannot print prices good for any length
of time. When ready to buy, write us for special prices, stating quantity want-
ed; or send in your order at catalogue prices. We guarantee that we will give
you full value for the money sent, whether the price at the time you order be
higher or lower, or if the difference is very great, we will notify you before
shipment.
There are many varieties of grass and forage plants offered by Eastern
seedmen (often under new names) that will not give profitable crops in our
climate, and to avoid disappointment, we refer you to the following list, which
has been carefully selected and contains the most desirable varieties for the
general and special purposes.
ALFALFA.
The land should be prepared by deep plowing and thorough harrowing, and
should be well drained, for Alfalfa will not stand moisture too close to the
surface. It can be drilled or broadcasted in and from 151bs to 251bs per acre is
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GRASS SEEDS.— Alfalfa— Continued.
required. It is best to sow in the fall, after the first rain, but can also be sown
in the spring.
Dry Land Alfalfa is the principal variety used in the valley, as it does not
require irrigation, and produces large profitable crops of hay and excellent
pasture. 101b. lots, 25c per pound. Write for prices on larger quantities.
Grimm Alfalfa. — I'his strain is much more hardy than any ether variety.
It will stand through the cold wet winters and dryest summers. It produces a
good growth on poor land, not usually considered fit for Alfalfa. Per pound
75c; 10 pounds for $7.00. Sow 10 to 12 pounds to the acre.
CLOVER
Crimson or Italian Clover. — An annual variety, growing 20 to 30 inches
high and having long crimson blossoms. Grows quickly in cool weather and is
of great value to sow in the fall as a cover crop to turn under in the spring.
101b. lots, 25c per pound. Write for prices on larger quantities.
Sweet or Bokhara Clover. — Grows three to five feet high, covered with small
white flowers of great fragrance. Very valuable for bee pasture. 101b. lots,
26c per pound. Write for prices on larger quantities.
Red Clover. — The standard Clover for all purposes. Hardy and succeeds
well on any good soil. Makes superior hay^ — especially if mixed with Timothy
— either for dairy cows or for general use. 101b. lots 30c per pound. Write
for prices on larger quantities.
White Dutch Clover. — A small variety, having a white blossom. Of a
vining nature, spreading rapidly. Superior for pasture and unsurpassed for the
production of honey. It makes a beautiful lawn when mixed with Blue Grass.
Per pound 70c. Choice seed slightly mixed with Alsike, Per pound 45c. Ask for
samples.
Mammoth Red Clover. — Grows very large and is used almost exclusively
for plowing under for manure... 101b. lots, 32c per pound. Write for prices on
larger quantities.
Alsike or Swedish Clover. — A perfectly hardy perennial variety which is
rapidly growing in popular favor. Excellent for hay and pasture. Valuable
for bees. Resists both drougth and excessive moisture. The hay of this variety
is greatly preferred by some to that of Red Clover, for the reason that it is
generally finer, brighter and not so dusty, making it better for horses.
Fancy, 101b. lots 125c per pound. Write for prices on larger quantities.
WE KNOW this territory, know the soil and its needs, and have selected)
our stock of Seeds, Fertilizers, Etc., with a view of always furnishing the?
variety and kind which is best adapted to our soil and climate.
We invite your criticism as well as your praise, and when in Albany, come
in and see us.
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GRASS SEEDS.
Kentucky Blue Grass. — As this
grass takes some time to become
established it is preferably sov/n in
mixtures for pasturage. It is truly
perennial and prefers lime soil, for
pasturage, sow 501bs. to the acre.
Per pound 40c; lOlbs for $3.50.
For Lawns. — Kentucky.. Blue
Grass is used very extensively for
lawns and is found in all lawn
grass mixtures. Sow lib. to 200
square feet if used alone.
Oregon Rye Grass. — This seed produces a splendid pasture in the valley
and is used extensively on the hills of Southern Oregon for pasture and hay.
It is a mixture of English and Italian Rye Grasses and seems to produce bet-
ter results than either variety, when used separately. The Seed we offer was
grown especially for us, and was cleaned in our own mill. We shall be glad to
send you a sample for your inspection and for testing its fertility, if you care
to do so. Price, in 101b. lots, 14c per pound.
SPECIAL. — A 701b sack will be sent postpaid to any one in the first and
second zones, for $7.00. Try it.
English Rye Grass. — A strong growing, hardy perennial grass, noted for
its nutritive qualities. It is equally valuable for both grazing and hay. Val-
uable fcr planting early on dry hillside, as it grows very quickly. A good
lawn grass, but a little coarse. 101b. lots, 14c per pound. Write for prices on
larger quantities.
Italian Rye. — A quick growing
grass, attaining a height of 2V2 to
4 feet; very desirable for tempo-
rary meadows or pastures. Sown
in the fall will produce an excellent
hay crop the following season, but
lasts only one yearThrives best on
soils that are slightly moist, and
will even stand considerable over-
flow. Grows easily and bears an
abundance of foliage that makes
the best and sweetest hay imagin-
able. Sow 40 pounds to the acre.
101b. lots, 15c per pound. Write for prices on larger quantities.
Sudan Grass is an annual plant with fibrous roots like the cultivated
sorgums. In growing seasons, where the growing period is long, one can
secure as many as four cuttings. It has been grown successfully on almost
every class of soil, and after a thorough trial has proven its adaptability to
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GRASS SEEDS.— Sudan— Continued.
Oregon soil and climate. Sudan Grass Hay is superior to millet hay and is
said to be equal to timothy. On account of its upright growth, it would be
excellent grown in combination with legumes. The seed should not be planted
until the soil has become warm. Two to four pounds of seed will be required
per acre if seeded in rows 36 to 40 inches; sixteen pounds if sown broadcast.
101b. lots, 15c per pound. Write for quantity prices.
Timothy. — This is the most valuable of all grasses for hay. Thrives best on
moist, loamy soil. Sow early in the spring or fall. Not adapted for pasture as
there is little growth after cutting, and tramping of stock soon destroys it.
Sow 15 to 20 pounds per acre. Choice Idaho Seed. lOlbs. lots, 15c pre pound.
Write for prices on larger quantities.
Orchard Grass. — One of the most
valuable of all the cultivated grass-
es, blooming with Red Clover, and
making with it admirable hay. As
a pasture grass it is more produc-
tive than any other, and does best
under close feeding. It succeeds
well in quite shady places. Sow 28
pounds per acre. lOlbs. 32c per
pound. Write for prices on larger
quantities.
Mosquite. — Also known as Vel-
vet Grass, is of little agricultural
value, except for pasture on light
sandy or marshy soils, where other
grasses will not grow. Is used extensively on slashings or burns. Sow 15
pounds per acre of hulled seed. 101b. lot s, 22c per pound. \Vrite for prices
on larger quantities.
Red Top. — A good perennial grass. Generally sown for permanent pasture.
Does best on moist or even marshy land. If the ground is not overflow land it is
advisable to mix it with Meadow Fescue, Orchard Grass or Alsike Clover. Sow
28 pounds per acre chaff seed; 14 pounds hulled. Choice Hulled, a very superior
grade of Red Top that is free from chaff and light seed. 101b lots. 32c per
pound. Write for prices on larger quantities.
Meadow Fescue, or English Blue
Grass. — A valuable grass for per-
manent pasture and for meadows
for cutting which are rather damp.
Makes a quick second growth, but
does not do well on dry soils. Of-
ten sown in mixtures. 101b. lots,
45c per pound. Write for prices on
larger quantities.
Creeping Bent Grass. — Being of
fine texture, this grass is most val-
uable for lawns, and permanent
pastures. Specially adapted to
moist situations. It is of rapid growth and spreading habit. Per pound 60c.
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GRASS SEEDS.—Continued.
Tall Meadow Oat Grass. — Of rapid luxuriant growth, recommended for soil-
ing and in permanent hay mixtures. Also for winter grazing. It is best sown
with other grasses and should not exceed one-fifth of the total amount of seed
sown. Per pound 50c; 101b. lots, 45c per pound.
FIELD AND MISCELLANEOUS FARM SEEDS.
BUCKWHEAT.
Buckwheat is a valuable crop and can be easily grown wherever wheat
will grow, producing a good yield even on light or poor soil and under favor-
able conditions is very profitable, being in big demand for milling — and is also
the best “Bee pasture.” Sow late in spring when the ground is warm.
Silver Hull. — Of a light gray color, rounder than the common; has a thin
husk; matures earlier and yields heavily. An excellent milling variety.
Per pound 10c; lOOlbs. $8.00.
Japanese. — Ripens early, is hardy and yields a large crop. The grains are
extra large, dark brown, very thin hulled and makes the highest grade of
Flour. Per pound, 10c; lOOlbs. for $8.00.
BARLEY.
As barley is a shallow rooted crop, the soil should be made very fine and
firm with plenty of available plant food. Barley is a crop that will succeed
best when sown about corn planting time.
Beardless. — The earliest barley known. The straw is about the height of
the Common Barley, but better, and will stand up on any land; with good
season and land, has produced 80 bushels per acre. Sow as early as you can;
frost decs not hurt it. Many farmers will not grow barley on account of the
long hard beards which are so disagreeable in threshing, although it is a profit-
able crop. This is beardless, and as easy to grow and handle as oats. It is
becoming more popular each season. $5.00 per lOOlbs, subject to change.
Common, or Bearded Barley (Fall). — We endeavor to have a nice clean stock
of good Seed Barley on hand at all times. This is the common six row bearded
type. $5.00 per 100 pounds, subject to change without notice.
White Hulless, or Bald Barley (Spring). — A grand barley for stock feeding.
Grain plump, heavy and when threshed is hulless like wheat. A heavy cropper.
When grown and cut for hay it produces a magnificent fodder, which is very
rich and almost equal to a grain feed. Much relished by horses and stock of
all kinds. An excellent hog feed. Culture the same as that of Common Barley.
$5.50 per lOOlbs. subject to change.
Hannchen. — A new variety, recommended by the 0. A. C. Sown about the
tenth of April. Will yield more than fifty bushels to the acre. It is the two row
bearded variety. $5.00 per lOOibs. subject to change.
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FIELD AND MISCELLANEOUS FARM SEEDS.— Continued.
CHEAT SEED.
Cheat yields a good crop of hay, especially on low or moist soil and will
stand considerable overflow without harm. It makes an excellent hay for cows
or horses, but should be cut before it gets too ripe. Sow in the fall same culti-
vation as oats and about 100 pounds per acre. Per lOOlbs. $3.00. Write for
prices on large quantities.
FIELD PEAS.
Field Peas are a very profitable crop and are grown here very extensively.
They can be grown alone or with oats. When planted with grain and cut green
they make a large amount of very rich feed; also very valuable for enriching
the soil if plowed under. The dry peas make excellent hog-feed and are quite
fattening. Sow, if alone, 120 pounds to the acre; If with other grain, 60 pounds.
White Canadian. — A leading kind; seed almost white; a heavy cropper.
101b. lots, 14c per pound.
Blue Prussian Peas. — ^Very much like the above, except in color. This
variety is largely sold for soup peas. 101b. lots, 15c per pound. Write for
prices on larger quantities.
COW KALE.
(Or Thousand Headed Kale).
The great demand for this wonderful forage plant proves it to be the most
valuable green feed for Pacific Coast dairy and stockmen; endorsed by Agri-
cultural Colleges and Government Stations. Cow Kale should be grown in the
same manner as cabbage. Make the rows 4 feet, plant 3 feet apart in the row.
Can be set as late as July. Seed loz. 10c; 11b. 90c. Plants, 100, 50c; 1000, $4.00.
MILLETS.
Sow in April, May or June, 12 to 15 pounds for seed or 20 to 30 pounds for
hay per acre.
German or Golden. — An improved variety, yielding a larger crop of seed
than the Common Millet. It is also taller than the Common, and jdelds a
heavy crop of hay. lOlbs. for $1.20. Write for prices on larger quantities.
Hungarian. — A dwarf annual Millet. It is finer than the Common or Ger-
man Millet, but produces a closer stand and yields almost as much per acre
as the taller varieties. Superior for hay. lOlbs for $1.20.
Common. — A variety growing from three to four feet high, having rather
broad blades and strong stalks. lOlbs. for $1.20.
RYE.
Winter. — Grown for hay by dairymen, but principally for grain. Is also
planted with Vetch and in combination makes an excellent fodder. lOlbs 70c;
lOOlbs. $5.00.
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FIELD AND MISCELLANEOUS FARM SEEDS.— Continued.
Spring Rye. — Can be used late in the spring, when too late to plant Fall
Rye. Does not stool as much as Fall Rye, but makes good growth with heavy
yield of seed. lOlbs. 70c; lOOlbs. $5.00.
EMMER OR SPELTZ.
A grain somewhat resembling barley. Is adapted to any land which will
faise oats. Yields 40 to 60 bushels to the acre and an immense amount of fine
straw. A splendid hog and chicken feed. lOOlbs. $5.00.
VETCH OR TARES.
(Greatest Forage Plant).
Common or Winter. — A plant resembling pea vines and valuable for forage
or green manure. It is usually sown with oats, wheat or rye to hold them up.
Sow.... 60 pounds per acre with grain or 80 to 100 pounds if sown alone. It is
very hardy and makes a fine winter growth. lOlbs. $1.00. Write for prices on
larger quantities.
White Spring or Pearl Vetch. — Can be sown when it is too late to sow the
winter vetch. Makes a good growth when sown as late as April. Use same
amount of seed and sow in same manner, as the winter vetch. lOlbs. $1.25.
Write for prices on larger quantities.
RAPE, DWARF ESSEX.
One of the best forage plants, producing immense quantities of green feed
when grass and other crops are dried up. Per pound 14c; 251b. lots, 12c per lb.
SEED WHEAT.
Write us for quotations when you are ready to buy seed wheat. We carry
the best varieties adapted to our climate and soil, and will quote you the lowest
market price, quality considered.
Early Wonder. — An excellent variety for sowing either spring or fall. Is
early and yields well. lOOlbs. $5.00.
Forty Fold. — A favorite winter variety in many localities. Is quite early,
resembles Blue Stem, and is in good demand for milling. lOOlbs. $4.00.
Early Baart. — A bearded spring wheat. Has large white grains of the
finest milling quality. Is fully as early as Marquis. lOOlbs. $5.00.
Marquis. — A beardless .spring wheat, which is a cross of Red Fife and Hard
Calcutta. Produces heavy heads, shorter straw than Red Fife. lOOlbs. $5.00.
SEED OATS.
We offer select, recleaned, well-matured seed oats of standard varieties,
suitable for this section.
Three Grain. — One of the best varieties for spring planting. The oats are
large and plump. lOOlbs. $4.00.
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FARM AND MISCELLANEOUS SEEDS.— Oat Seed— Continued.
Gray Winter. — This oat is planted extensively throughout the Northwest as
a fall or winter oat. Is well and favorably known, being a good yielder, and
the oats are large and plump. 501b. lots, 5c a pound; lOOlbs. $4.50.
Climax (Tree Oats. — For early spring planting. Especially good for hay.
lOOlbs. for $4.00.
FLOWER SEEDS.
We have a very complete line of flower seeds in 5c and 10c packets, but for
lack of room in our catalogue cannot list them.. Send us your orders for flower
seeds and we will see that they are promptly and carefully filled.
SWEET PEAS.
The new “Spencer” type has lovely waved and fluted flowers of gigantic
size, and in exquisite colorings, length of stem and lasting qualities are much
superior to the older types. “Spencers,” however, are very shy seeders and
require much careful selection to develop fixed types. The seed is therefore
scarce, and cannot be cheaply produced. We carry the following varieties in
bulk and sell as little as 5c worth, at 50c per ounce. Any variety.
Ethel Roosevelt. — Primrose, with light pink flakes and stripes. Most beau-
tiful deep cream pink sweet pea.
Fiery Cross — Brilliant flame color.
Illuminator — Brilliant orange scarlet.
Sterling Stent — Metallic Salmon.
Masterpiece — Large wavy lavender tinted mauve.
Afterglow — Violet blue and rosy amethyst.
Blue Picotee — White with narrow edging of blue.
American Spencer — Red and White. — The largest and finest of its class,
pure satiny white, striped and splashed brilliant crimson; flowers of perfect
form borne on long* stems.
Apple Blossom Spencer — Rose and Pink. — A truly giant flower; color, stan-
dard rose with deep veining, wings light carmine, ground color, primrose.
Countess Spencer — Pink. — The first Sweet Pea of the Spencer type. Flow-
ers extremely large, beautifully expanded, crumpled and waved, color silvery
white suffused and tinted with soft shell pink, deeper at the outer edges.
Othello Spencer. — ^Very deep maroon, of largest Spencer Type; wings very
wavy, large and drooping; the finest of its color.
King Edward Spencer. — Bright Crimson Scarlet, largest size, wavy stan-
dard, drooping wings, very long stems; one of the finest bright reds.
Primrose Spencer. — Truly primrose color. Very vigorous, free-flowering,
excels in beauty of form, length of stem and keeping qualities.
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FLOWER SEEDS.— Sweet Peas— Continued.
Captain of the Blues. — Clear purplish blue, light at edges.
Duplex Cream. — Color a deep cream. The standards are larger, bold and
beautifully curved.
Asta Ohn. — Lavender, soft pinkish shade. Very large and wavy.
King White. — The newest and most beautiful white, of perfect type.
Mixed Spencers. — This splendid mixture contains nearly all varieties of the
Spencer type, mixed for the benefit of those who wish all varieties, but do not
care to keep them separate. The flowers are the same as those produced by the
straight varieties. Royal Mixed, per ounce 25c; 75c.
CUPID OR DWARF SWEET PEAS.
These grow from four to six inches high, and are beautiful grown in pots
or planted for borders. White, Pink, Scarlet, Primrose, Lavender, Striped,
Maroon or Mixed. Price, Pkt. 5c; loz. 35c.
NASTURTIONS.
Nasturtions are hardy annuals, of easy cultivation and flower best where
the soil is not too rich. The new hybrids include variols shades of rose, salmon,
bright red, pale yellow, etc., either self-colored or spotted, striped and margined
For covering trellises, fences, arbors, piazzas, trailing from vases, over
rock-work, for bedding, etc., nothing can equal the gorgeous effect produced by
their marvelous wealth of bloom, born in uninterrupted splendor from early
summer until cut down by frost. Either Tall or Dwarf. Pkt. 5c; loz. 10c.
Blatchford’s Calf Meal
The complete milk-equal — contains all the
elements of milk and is just the thing for
weaning the calves as soon as they can be
taken away from the cow. Then all the
milk may be sold and you get the benefit
of the high creamery prices.
It is the only calf meal that is thoroughly
cooked and prepared for digestion.
Sold in 25-lb., 50-lb., and 100-lb. bags
Blatchford’s Pig Meal
Weans your little pigs easily, quickly
and safely. It keeps them growing
sturdily, rapidly and profitably, bridges
the critical weaning period and always
makes the runts catch up.
Sold in 25-lb., 50-lb., and 100-lb. bags
Blatchford’s Milk Mash
Indispensable for fattening broilers,
roasters and capons, and putting show
birds in the pink of condition for poul-
try shows.
Five pounds raises one chick from the
shell up to three months old.
Sold in 25-lb. and 100-lb. bags
and 4-lb. cartons
Blatchford Booklet No. 17 describes fully the Blatchford products. It’s free for the asking.
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FARM TOOLS.
Masters’ Plant Setter. — For planting Cabbage, Tobac-
co, Celery and small plants of any kind. With this handy
tool you can set, water and fertilize ten thousand
plants per day. It is simple, durable, practical and sure
in its work. Price each, $6.50.
Potato Planters — Peerless. — This is
the lightest and best tuber planter made.
With this planter one man can plant
several times as much ground without
getting a lame back as he can plant by
hand. The planter locks itself as it is
lifted out of the ground, so that the next
potato may be dropped in at once, and
opens automatically as the top of it is
moved forward in walking. (See cut).
Price each, $2.00.
Corn Planter — Acme. — A two-hand
planter; light, strong and durable. Es-
pecially adapted for planting in heavy,
cloddy or stony soils. The seed dropper
of the Acme is a straight slide, which
vibrates horizontally and will drop seeds
ranging from pop corn to large kidney Peerless... Acme,
beans. Made with spring, brass cut-off
and steel blades. (See cut). Price each, $1.75.
Gordon Automatic (one hand). — Much easier to operate than the Acme.
Requires only one hand, either right or left. Puts the right number of kernels
just where you want them. Price each $3.00.
FERTILIZERS.
The best results are obtained by applying fertilizers in the late fall or
early spring. The average amount used is 600 to 1000 pounds per acre, but two
or three times this amount is often used to advantage by market gardeners.
NOTE. — As Fertilizers are sold on a small margin, prices are subject to
market changes, but you will always get full value for your money.
Land Plaster — Sulphate of Lime is a combination of lime, sulphuric acid
and water, which combination is known as Gypsum. Lime is not a direct fer-
tilizer in itself, but it takes the place of potash in certain chemical combina-
tions existing in the soil, thereby releasing the potash and rendering it avail-
able as a plant food. For clover or other forage crops apply 40 to 50 pounds t®
the acre. Apply when growth begins in the spring or half at that time and the
balance when there is a growth of a few inches.
Apex Brand (made in Oregon). lOOlbs. 75c; ton lot, $13.50.
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FERTILIZERS.— Continued.
Gromore. — A highly concentrated fertilizer containing 6% Nitrogen, 9 to
10% Phosphoric Acid, 5% Potash. One pound sufficient for 50 foot row of
vegetables. Ask for booklet which gives valuable instructions for growing
garden crop. Price, 21b. package, 35c; 251b. bag, $2.35.
Winner Brand No. 1. — For orchards,. Berries, Grain, Corn, Grass, Clover
and early truck crops. Nitrogen, 2%, Phosphoric Acid, 10%, Potash, 2%.
Price, 101b. lots, SYzc per pound; lOOlbs. $3.10.
Winner Brand No. 2. — For Vegetables, Cabbage, Tomatoes, Sugar Beets,
Onions and Potatoes. Nitrogen, 1%, Phosphoric Acid, 10%, Potash, 3%.
Price, 101b. lots, 3%c per pound; lOOlbs. $3.25.
Winner Brand No. 3. — For Strawberries, Melons, Squash, Spinach, Aspar-
agus, Lettuce, Peas, Beans and Orchard. Nitrogen, 3%, Phosphoric Acid, 10%,
Potash, 1%. Price, 101b. lots, 4c per pound; lOOlbs $3.35.
Nitrate of Soda is used for stimulating top growth, making a rapid tender
growth so necessary in producing the best Lettuce, Celery, Cabbage, Etc.
Per pound 6c; lOOlbs. $5.40.
Superphosphate. — A concentrated form of phosphoric acid; a form of phos-
phorous is a very necessary element of tlie soil. It produces substance and
stability in growth. It enters into seed and fruit and produces a strong root
system. Price, per pound 3c; lOOlbs. for $2.40.
Kelp Charcoal. — Analysis, 1 to 14 per cent potash. Potash enters into the
production of starch and fibre, and is a necessary element in productive soils.
Price, per pound 3c; lOOlbs. $2.40.
Sheep Guano. — The best, best natural manure.. Analysis: 1.62 per cent
Nitrogen, 1.14 per cent Phosphoric Acid, 2.1 per cent Potash. Per pound 3c;
per lOOlbs $2.40.
Lime Rock. — This is the for mof Lime recommended by the Agricultural
Department for sweetening sour, acid soils. It also makes heavy, clay soils
more porous and light, and renders the plant food in them more available. Use
one-half to one ton to the acre. Per pound 3c; lOOlbs. for $1.25.
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FERTILIZERS.— Continued.
Roselawn. — A splendid concentrated fertilizer for lawns and roses. 101b.
buckets, each 85c.
Plant Food. — For house plants and ferns. Odorless, Yzlh. package, 2dc.
How to Use Fertilizers. — When no manure is used, the fertilizer should be
spread over the surface of the seed bed at the rate of five pounds for each ten
square feet, just before planting. Rake thoroughly to mix the fertilizer with
the soil. Never plant seed or transplant plants in direct contact with fertil-
izers. A second application to the plants when half grown is very beneficial.
Use between the rows at the rate of 141b. to ten feet of row.
SPRAYS, PUMPS AND SPRAYERS.
Aspinwall Sprayer. — One of the most con-
venient and economical hand sprayers for ap-
plying liquid lice-killers, sprays, etc. Nothing
cheap but the price. Weight, l^lbs. .'Price, 60c,
Myers Lever Handle Bucket Pump. — The lever handle and large air cham-
ber make this the most powerful bucket pump and the easiest to operate. All
working parts are solid brass with brass ball valves and patent agitator. Fitted
with graduating Vermorel nczzel to throw a fine or coarse spray or a solid
stream. Weight, 81bs. Price, each $8.00.
Acme Compressed Air Sprayer. — A 3-gallon galvanized iron tank tested
to 60 lbs. Brass pump, bronze ball check. Self-cleaning nozzle. Gives a finer
spray than an yother pressure pump. Price, $7.50.
SPRAYS, SPRAY MATERIAL AND WASHES.
Black Leaf 40. — Destroys Aphis, Thrips, Leaf Hoppers on all tree, bush
and vine fruits, vegetables, field crops, flowers and shrubs without injury to
the foliage; loz. to 6 gallons of spray, loz. 25c; F2 lb. $1.00; 21bs. $3.25; lOlbs.
$18.75.
Dry Lime Sulphur. — It is not a substitute for Lime Sulphur Solution, but
is the actual material in dry powdered form. It possesses all the advantages
of Lime Sulphur Solution with none of its disadvantages. It is very simple
to use as it goes into solution in water almost instantly and the spraying opera-
tions can be started immediately. It is simply a case of dumping the desired
amount of powder into the spray tank, filling the tank with water and the
spraying operations starts. Use lOlbs. to 50 gallons of water. 11b. 30c; 51bs.
$1.00; lOlbs. $1.80; 251bs. $3.25; 501bs. $7.00; lOOlbs. $12.75.
Lime Sulphur Solution (Dependable Brand). — Tests 30 Beaum Scale. The
best of this kind to be had is what we handle. Sold by the barrel only. $1.00
credit allowed for each empty barrel returned. Price per Barrel, 50 gallons,
$12.50.
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SPRAYS, SPRAY MATERIALS AND WASHES.— Continued.
Bordeaux Mixture, Dry. — Mixed with water according to directions makes
a standard Bordeaux mixture. 11b. packages, 40c.
Arsenate of Lead. — The best and latest insecticide for all leaf-eating in-
sects. It will not burn the foliage, and stays on the trees longer than any other
spray made. Yzlh. 30c; 11b. 50c; 51bs. $2.50; lOlbs. $4:50; 251bs. $8.75.
Bluestone (Vitrol). — llb.20c; Gibs $1.00.
Whale Oil Soap. — For aphis, plant lice, etc. lib. 25c; lOlbs $1.50.
Sulphur, Powder. — 11b. 5c; lOOlbs. $3.00.
B-K. is a Bacteria destroyer, which has ten times the power of undiluted
Carbolic Acid for killing germs of disease. It is colorless, contains no poison
or acid, imparts no taste or smell to vessels purified with it, is cheap. A gallon
of diluted solution ready to use costs about one-fifth of a cent. Mixes immedi-
ately with water, loz. B-K to 1 gallon of water. Every Dairyman should use
it. Single gallon, $3.00; Quart, $1.00. Ask for circular and letters of endorse-
ment.
Carco Vegetable Spray. — A wonderfully successful spray for destroying
maggots, grubs and worms which infest Turnips, Radishes, Beets, etc. To get
best results, the ground should be sprayed freely before planting, then again
as soon as the vegetables come up. Dip Cabbage plants in a solution of Carco
before planting. Carco is highly concentrated. Use 1 pint Carco to 100 to 125
parts of water. Price: V2 pint, 20c; pint, 30c; quart, 50c; V2 gallon, 90c.
Hygeno A.— The Greatest Disinfectant Known. — For use in the home, in
the barn, in the poultry houses and hog pens, as a cure of and preventative for
disease. Ask for convincing proofs of its value. 1 quart, 50c; Yz gallon, 85c;
1 gallon, $1.50.
Cendor Wood Preserver. — Unexcelled for dipping posts and poles for pre-
serving sills or timbers that come in contact with the ground or dampness.
Prevents dry rot. An excellent Spray for Chicken Houses. Disinfects and kills
all insects. 65c per gallon.
HATCHING EGG SHIPPING BOXES
Made of corrugated straw board. Will comply with all requirements of
the Parcel Post Law.
15 Egg size, 30c. 30 Egg size, 45c. 50 Egg size, 65c.
LIVE CHICK SHIPPING BOXES
25 Chick size, 35c; per dozen, $3.50. 50 Chick size, 45c; per dozen, $4.50.
100 Chick size, 55c; per dozen, $6.00.
BUCK EGG CRATE
Holds 12 dozen Eggs, each 60c.
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HOPPERS AND FOUNTS.
The hopper method of feeding is both practical and economical. The chick-
ens cannot waste the feed and still it is always ready for them. Our line is
made of heavy galvanized iron — nothing cheap or shoddy, yet our prices are
reasonable.
Dry Mash Hoppers (See cut). — Our hoppers certainly furnish the cleanest
most economical and satisfactory way of feeding dry mash. These hoppers
have curved bottoms, which keeps the feed within easy reach of the birds.
The gradual enlargement from the top to the base prevents clogging. The wire
grid and the wires running from the flange through the wire grid prevent any
chance of the fowls throwing out or wasting the feed. The sloping cover pre-
vents the birds from roosting on the hopper and when both covers are closed
it is mouse proof. Made of heavy galvanized iron, in three sizes:
No. 35. — 8V2 inches wide, each $1.90; No. 86. — 12 inches wide, each $2.50;
No. 37. — 24 inches wide, each $3.50.
Grit, Bone and Shell Hopper, 3 Compartment. — If allowed to have their
own way about it, fowls are extremely wasteful, especially of grit, oyster shell,
etc. These shell boxes not only will enable you to stop this loss, in large part,
but they possess true sanitary value, because their use prevents poultry — both
adult fowls and growing chicks, from picking up and swallowing unsanitary
substances. Price each, $1.00.
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HOPPERS AND FOUNTAINS.— Continued.
Grit, Bone, Charcoal and Shell Hoppers, 4 compartments, each $1.50.
Wall Fount. — A splendid Fount, made of heavy galvanized iron, can be
hung on the wall of the poultry house out of the litter. Has removable bottom,
so that all parts can be easily cleaned. 1 gallon capacity, each 85c.
Star Fount and Feeder. — Will fit pint, quart or half-gallon Mason jars.
Made of one piece non-rusting metal. Without jar, each 15c.
Round Baby Chick Feeders. — Can be used for feed, water or milk. 6 inches
in diameter, each 30c; 8 inches in diameter, each 45c.
Chick Food and Water Holders. — Especially recommended for use in feed-
ing mashes of any kind. Saves twenty-five per cent of feed. The guard lifts
out of pan, making them easy to clean. Small, 12 inches, 50c; Medium, 18
inches, 75c.
Otis Rat Exterminator for use in poultry houses and yards. Each, $1.00.
INCUBATORS AND BROODERS.
Queen Incubators. — For fifteen years Queen Incu-
bators have been regarded by Poultrymen as the
high-grade, moderate priced line of America. In the
Queen, has always been built the very best incubator
that could possibly be built. More expense could be
added to the machine, but it would not make it a
better incubator.
The Points of Superiority in the Queen:
Insulation. — Insulation is
what keeps the water in a
Thermos Bottle hot or cold,
wihch ever it may be. It is
packing that prevents the
easy entrance or escape of
heat. The ‘Queen is doubly
insulated, first with double
walls of California Redwood,
forming a dead air space.
This space being filled with
corrugated straw-board holds
the heat evenly.
Heating System. — The Queen Hot Water Heating System, eliminates the
injurious drying out tendencies found in all hot air incubators and provides a
soft uniform heat over every part of the egg chamber that is most natural for
the hatching eggs. The radiator and boiler of the Queen are made of copper,
not copperized tin.
Ease of Operation. — The Queen Lamp and movable parts are conveniently
located, and easily adjusted.
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INCUBATORS AND BROODERS.- Queen Incubators— Continued.
Substantial. — All parts of the Queen are built for long, hard service, and
the Queen will be found to give the same satisfaction, year after year.
Send for complete illustrated Catalog of the Queen, or better still, come to
our store and see one of these machines in operation.
No. 1. 85 egg capacity. Price 832.50.
No. 2, 135 egg capacity. Price $46.00.
No. 3, 180 egg capacity, Price $54.50.
No. 4, 275 egg capacity, Price $68.50.
No. 5, 400 egg capacity. Price $ 82.00.
No. 25, 600 egg capacity. Price $120.50.
No. 35, 800 egg capacity, Price $158.00.
No. 45 1000 egg capacity Price $190.00.
NEWTOWN COLONY BROODER, 1921 MODEL.
A Blue Flame, Wickless Kerosene burning Colony Brooder, which is prac-
tical, safe and economical. The large carefully designed hover properly af-
fords the chicks just the degree of heat they require and the automatic reg-
ulator maintains this temperature. The large glass fount holds one gallon of
oil, enough for twenty-four to thirty-six hours, depending on the outside tem-
perature. A glance at the bowl is sufficient to know when it needs refilling,
and it is easily removed and can be filled away from the brooder without
affecting the fiamie in the burne,r in any way.
Each Brooder is shipped with everything complete in one crate all ready to
operate. A thermometer and full instructions for operating are furnished with
each Brooder.
No. 118. — 36 inches in diameter, capacity 300 chicks, weight crated for
shipment about 901bs, Price complete, $25.00.
No. 125. — 52 inches in diameter, capacity 600 chicks, weight crated for.
shipment 1501bs. Price complete, $32.50.
Note. — Some dealers over rate the capacity of Brooders. We give the
number of chicks which can properly be accommodated.
KRESKY, “PRIDE OF PETALUMA” BROODER STOVES.
This is one of the most popular and successful Brooder Stoves on the coast
for the Poultryman who hatches over 1000 chicks at a time. They are not a
hover and are not intended to be such. They are a room warmer and are in-
tended to be used in rooms or houses arranged especially for them, but they
are very successful and reliable. Burns Kerosene or Distillate. Send for com-
plete Catalog which gives diagram of houses and full information.
^ No. 2 B. — 42 inch Radiator, Price complete, $62.50.
No. 4 B. — 50 inch Radiator, Price complete, $65.00.
No. 12 A. — Fresh Air Model, Price complete, $55.00.
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INCUBATORS AND BROODERS.— Continued.
COAL BURNING BROODER STOVES.
Nearly everyone is familiar with this reliable Brooder Stove. It is as safe
as your cook stove, and more easy to operate as it is self regulating, but you
must use good coal or briquettes. To meet
this condition we are going to carry a good
supply of the proper coal and will sell it at the
lowest price possible. There are at least a
hundred of these Brooders in Linn County
alone that have been used for several years.
This alone indicates their de-
pendability. We will carry
in stock only the 1000 chick
size this year as the small
stove is not satisfactory, as
it holds such a small amount
of coal that it is difficult to
keep the fire burning. Price
complete, $33.50.
Day Old Chicks. — We are prepared to fill orders for day old chicks.^ Any
of the standard breeds in any number wanted. Tell us of your requirements
and we will quote you prices.
BIRD SEED.
The mixed seed we offer consists of Canary, Hemp, Rape and Millet in
proper proportions, mixed by ourselves. Per pound 15c.
Canary Seed, lib. 15c; lOlbs. $1.30. Snu Flower Seed, 11b. 15c; lOlbs. $1.20
Hemp Seed, 11b. 10c; lOlbs. 70c. Bird Gravel, 11b. 10c.
Rape Seed, 11b. 10c; lOlbs. 70c. Cuttle Fish Bone, loz. 5c.
Millet Seed, lib. 10c; lOlbs. 70c.
We carry the celebrated Max Geisler’s Bird Foods and Tonics. Imported
German Roller Seed, Pkg. 25c. German Bird Biscuit, per carton, 15c. Bird
Manna Food and Medicine Combined — a combination, per cake,15c.
SUNFLOWER SEED.
Mammoth Russian. — The largest and most productive variety. It makes
one of the very best of foods for poultry. A great egg producer. Pkt. 5c; *4 lb.
10c; 11b. 20c.
NOTE.—
At the time our Catalog is being printed prices are tumbling over them-
selves, getting back to “Normalcy.” It is impossible to quote prices which will
be effective in the Spring when the goods are wanted... Just drop us a postal
when you want feeds, and we will send you our revised price. You may be sure
that the prices will be as low as we can possibly make them.
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Conkey’s. — We carry a complete line of Conkey’s
goods. Tonics, Lice Killers, both powder and liquid.
Fly Knocker and all their remedies, fully guaranteed.
Write for Free Doctor Book, you will find it valuabla
Pratt’s Poultry Regulator is used by the most
successful poultry raisers, and is guaranteed to give
results. We carry the full line of Pratt’s Goods.
Baby Chick Foods, Powdered Lice Killer, Remedies,
Etc. We have some very instructive booklets on
Poultry Diseases. A copy is yours for the asking.
Licene. — A guaranteed lice exterminator. A 60c tube, enough for 200
chickens — lasts six months. Ask for ‘'‘The Poultry Doctor”, an interesting book.
Chick Food — We carry the extensively advertised brands in addition to our
own make and desire to give our customers their choice of feeds.
Ask for Prices.
Broiler Food — A little coarser grain feed than the chick food for the chicks
after they are a month old. Ask for Prices.
Scratch Feed — A mixture of whole grains of wheat, gray oats, corn, kaffir
corn, sunflower seed, our own make. Ask for Prices.
O. A. C. Scratch. — Gray Oats, Corn and Wheat, mixed in right proportions.
Ask for Prices.
O. A. C. Mash. — A dry mash, made after the formula used by the O. A. C.
This with the Scratch Food makes a complete ration for laying hens. Ask
for Prices.
Grit — It is a mistake to give the chickens shell only thinking it will serve
as grit. Shell is needed for the lime it contains but good granite grit is very
necessary to keep the chicks in good health. 2 sizes, chick and hen sizes. Price,
I41bs. 25c; lOOlbs. $1.50.
Eastern Shell. — The best Eastern shell is the most economical feed but we
carry the other kinds for those of our customers who want it. Prices, 91bs. for
25c; lOOlbs. for $2.25.
Western Shell. — Made from Olympia oyster shells. Not quite so clean
and white as the Eastern shell but a very good grade. Price, lOOlbs. $1.85.
-Sea Shells. — A very good grade of mixed sea shells. Price, lOOlbs. $1.50.
Granulated Bone. — Made from selected hard white bones. Indispensible
for laying hens. Price, ^Yzc per pound; lOOlbs. for $5.00.
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Charcoal. — Should be before the chickens at all times. Two grades, me-
dium and coarse. In small quantities, 7c per lb; 501bs. $3.00.
Beef Scrap. — The three best brands manufactured. Best grade, 101b. lots,
per pound 8c; lOOlbs Ask for prices.
Fish Scrap. — Made from clean dried fish. Per pound 7c; lOOlbs. Ask for
prices.
Alfalfa Meal — The best substitute for green for Winter feeding. Mix with
the mash. Write for Prices.
Poultry Pepper. — A red pepper compound. A splendid tonic for the chick-
ens. Mix in the dry mash. Price per pound 35c.
Soy Bean Meal. — Rich in Protein, excellent for use in the mash. Less Meat
Scrap is needed when Soy Bean Meal is used. lOlbs 50c; lOOlbs. Ask for prices.
These prices are subject to change up or down. You will get your money’s
worth in either case.
We have many other poultry foods and supplies which we cannot list for
lack of space. Send us your order— if we havent the article in stock you ask
for, we will gladly get it for you.
BEE SUPPLIES.
There is such a difference of opinion as to the proper amount of comb foun-
dation which should be used in brood frames and section boxes, and as the
foundation and sections are usually purchased in quantities, we will not in-
clude brood foundation, section foundation or section honey boxes in our prices
of hives.
Dovetailed Pine or Cedar Hives. — 8 frame, consists of 1 bottom board, 1
body, 1 cover, 8 Hoffman brood frames, 1 division board, wire, nails, etc. To
fill the brood frames with full sheets of Brood Foundation, requires 8 sheets or
1 and one-seventh pounds — (See Comb foundation.
Set up, each $2.60; 5 not nailed, $10.50.
Super. — 8 frame, consists of 1 Super,
6 section holders, 6 slotted separators, 24
Bass Wood sections, 1 Super follower, 2
tightening springs, nails, tins, etc. To fill
the section honey boxes full width, re-
quires 6 sheets or 3% ozs. of light sec-
tion foundation.
Set up, each $1.05; 5 packed flat, $4.20.
Dovetailed Hive. — 10 frame, same
equipment as 8 frame Hives, each set up
$2.90; 5 not set up, $11.90.
Super. — 10 frame, same equipment as 8 frame Super, each set up $1.20
5 packed flat, $4.90.
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Hive Bodies, empty, 8 frame $1.05; 10 frame, $1.20.
Hive Covers, 8 frame, each 65c; 10 frame each 70c.
Hive Bottoms, 8 frame each, 40c; 10 frame each 45c.
Super Bodies, 8 frame each 90c; 10 frame each $1.10.
Section Honey Boxes. — Our No. 1 Sections are made of the choicest white
Baswood lumber, and are all perfect in finish and free from defects. Price per
100, $2.10; 500 for $9.75.
Comb Foundation. — Light Standard Brood, sheets 7%xl6%, No. per lb., 7;
per pound 85c... Light Section, sheets S%xl6V2, No. per lb., 28; per pound 90c.
Hoffman Brood Frames. — Per 10, 75c; 100 for $6.30.
Section Holders. — Six section holders, one follower and spring are put in
each super and each holder holds four one-pound honey boxes. The bottom
strip is 114 inches thick and is cut out to fit inserts of sections l%xl814 inches,
slotted. Each 5c; per 100, $4.50.
Division Boards, each 15c; per 10, $1.00.
Separators. — One separator should always be placed between each section
holder so that the bees will build honey comb even in each sectior ^
Separators. — Western (Veneer) per 100 95c. Fence Separators 10 for 70c;
100 for $6.50.
Tightening Springs, each Ic.
Alley’s Queen and Drone Traps. — A non-swarming device that works very
successfully. Simple and easy to use. For 8-frame hive, 85c; for 10-frame
hive, 90c.
Porters Bee Escape. — Makes taking off supers a pleasure. When in posi-
tion it permits the bees to leave the super but prevnts thir return. Price 25c.
Mounted, 8 or 10 frame, each,75c.
Honey Shipping Cases. — Glass front, corrugated non-dripping packing, 24
pound Eastern, nailed, each 55c.
Honey Boards. — Used to confine Queen to the brood chamber. Wood and
wire, 8 frame each 80c; 10 frame each 85c.
Spur Wire Embedder. — Each, 40c.
Smokers. — The improved Cornell Smoker has proven very satisfactory.
Standard size, $1.50; Jumbo, $1.75.
Smokers. — Clark’s Cold Blast. — The best low priced smoker. Price $1.10.
Foundation Fastener. — The VanDeusen Wax tube fastener is very simple
and convenient, 35c.
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Bee Feeders — Miller’s. — A splendid feeder, v/hich fits inside a , Super and
holds 251bs of Syrup. Bees enter it from below. Weight 5 pounds. Each $1.00.
Bee Feeders — Boardmans. — Uses a fruit jar inverted. Sets in front of hive.
Price without jar 35c.
Root Nickeled Steel Hive Tool. — Made of Spring Steel. Truly a necessity
Each, 75c.
Bee Veils. — The hat veil made of silk tulle and having a rubber band round
the top, so as to fit the hat snugly, seems to be the most popular veil. Price
$1.60. Cotton Tull, Silk Face, each $1.40.
TINNED WIRE NO. 30
11b. Spool Each 60c %lb. Spool Each 25c
141b. Spool Each 40c %oz. Spool Each 10c
MODERN HIVES. — We particularly wish to impress upon you the im-
portance of putting your bees into good hives. With few exceptions almost
every new frame put into the hive this year will be wired and have full sheets
of foundation. This should not be overlooked by the amateur beekeeper for his
results will more than repay him.
We cannot list everything in the line of bee supplies, which we carry in
stock, but will be glad to quote you prices and fill your order for anything you
may want, even if we do not have it in stock, we will get it for you, without
additional charge to you above the usual catalog prices.
THE BEES. — The population of the beehive is made up of three different
kinds of bees: One queen, a limited number of drones and many thousands of
w'orkers, each filling- an important and indispensible place in the make-up of the
colony. The most important member of the family is the queen, as it is her
function to lay all the eggs from which all workers, drones and other queens are
produced, being, in fact, the one mother of the entire colony, and the loss of the
queen will, unless her successor has been provided for, result in the extinction of
the colony within a few weeks. The queen is usually extremely prolific, laying
from 2,000 to 4,000 eggs every 24 hours, or about twice her own weight, and at the
same time she consumes food of about the same weight. When the population of
the hive becomes crowded in the early part of the Summer, the worker bees select
one or more eggs, which in the ordinary course of hive treatment would hatch
into workers, build an enlarged cell around each of them and by giving a large
quantity of specially prepared food, known as royal jelly, they transform it from
a potential worker into a perfect queen. It may be stated as a fact tha.t any egg
wdiich would ordinarily produce a worker will, under the proper treatment, pro-
duce a queen.
Although she is really the hardest worker in the whole community, laying
eggs ceaselessly day and night for several months, the queen usually lives much
longer than any other bee in the hive. While some queens die, apparently of old
age, the second Summer, they frequently live to be two or three years old and
have been known to lay fairly well even into the fourth season. They are seldom
profitable after the second year. When a queen commences to fail, even though
it be in her first season, she is usually killed by the worker bees and a young
queen raised to take her place.
The drones are the male bees, their only use being that of mating with a
young queen. They are toleiated in the colony during the mating and swarming
season and usually as long as honey is coming in freely. At the close of the
honey flow they are ejected from the hive by the workers and, as they are not
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allowed to return, they die from starvation within a few hours. The eggs which
are to produce drones are deposited in cells somewhat larger than those from
which workers are hatched, and no manipulation or special feeding of the drone
larva can ever produce anything except drones.
The workers are imperfect females whose duty, and ambition, is to toil un-
ceasingly for the welfare of the entire bee colony. It is their task to build the
combs, mix and carry to the young bees the honey and pollen necessary for their
development, cap over the brood cells when the larva has reached the proper
stage, go out to the fields and bring in the nectar and pollen required for the
present and future needs of the colony, cap over the stores and at all times main-
tain a vigilant guard at the entrance, ready to repel all invaders even at the cost
of their own lives. So constant and unremitting is the labor of the workers that
their lives are cut short by the wearing out of their wings. During the height of
the season it is probable that workers do not live longer than six weeks. At the
close 'Of a long day’s woik during the honey flow numerous of ragged-winged
workers may be seen crawling slowly into the hive or moving aimlessly about on
the ground, apparently knowing that they are of no further use and only anxious
to get away from the hive before they^ die. It has been estimated that the loss of
workers from a strong colony may be as high as 2,000 each day. They do not all
die of old age, as many of them are caught by birds or predatory insects or chill-
ed by a sudden fall of temperature or a shower before they can reach the shelter
of the hive.
NURSERY STOCK
Our nursery stock is grown by the most reliable growers and is warranted
true to name; should it prove otherwise we will replace the stock or refund the
amount, but in no case will we be responsible for more than the purchase price.
The stock we handle is strong and healthy and is first-class. Delivery in good
condition ends our responsibility except as above stated. We do not ship nur-
sery stock C. O. D. Give careful shipping directions. Write for prices on large
quantities.
Important ! Please Read Before Ordering. — Five of any one kind may be
ordered at half the ten-lot price. This applies to varieties listed by the dozen.
The ten-rate or dozen rate applies only where applied to one variety. To illus-
trate, if ten apples in mixed kinds are ordered, send the price based on the sin-
gle unit for each tree.
APPLES.
to 6 feet, 65c each; 10 for $5.50. 2 year-old, selected.
Prices. — 1 year-old, 4
65c each; 10 for $5.50.
Alexander
Arkansas Black
Red Cheek Pipin
Baldwin
Crab, Hyslop
Crab, Red Siberjp,n
Crab, Transcendant
Duchess of Oldenburg
Delicious
Gravenstein
Golden Russett
Grimes Golden
Jonathan
King of Tompkins Co.
Lady Apple
McIntosh Red
Northern Spy
Ortley
Red June
Rome Beauty
Rhode Island Greening
Red Astrachan
Stayman Winesap
iSpitzenberg
Snow
Tolman Sweet
Winter Banana
Winesap
Waxen
Wagner
Wealthy
Yellow Transparent
\ ellow Newton
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APRICOTS.
Prices. — 1 or 2 year-old, 4 to 6 feet, 75c each; 10 for $6.50.
Lewis Moorpark Royal Tilton
CHERRIES.
Prices. — 2 year, branched, 75c each; 10 for $6.50. 1 year-old, 4 to 6 feet,
75c each; 10 for $6.50. 1 year, 3 to 4 feet, 60c each; 10 for $5.00.
Royal Ann Oregon May Duke Bing
Kentish Lambert Black Republican Montmorency
Black Tartarian Late Duke
PEACHES.
Prices. — 1 year, 4 to 6 feet, 75c each; 10 for $6.50.
Early Crawford ./Early Charlotte Alexander Phillips Kling
Muir Hale’s Early Lemon 'UCling pTriumph
^ Alberta I^ate Crawford
QUINCES.
Prices. — 1 year, 75c each; 10 for $6.50. 2 year, 75c each; -0 for $6.50.
Champion. — Large yellow sort; very popular.
Pineapple. — Very delicious, resembles Orange Quince.
PEARS.
Prices. — 1 year, 4 to 6 feet, 75c each; 10 for $6.50. 2 year, branched, 75c
each; 10 for $6.50.
Bartlett
Flemish Beauty
Bose
Winter Bartlett
Keifer’s Hybrid
Beurre D ’Anjou
Seckel
Winter Nems
Fall Butter
Clapp’s Favorite
Comice
Beurre Clairgeau
PLUMS.
Prices. — 1 year, 4 to 6 feet, strong, on peach root, 75c each; 10 for $6.50.
2 year, branched, on peach root, 75c each; 10 for $6.50.
L-^Bradshaw Silver Yellow Egg Green Gage
^ Damson Peach Plum Coe’s Golden Drop
PRUNES.
Prices. — 2 year, on peach roots, 75c each; 10 for $6.50. 1 year, 4 to 5 feet,
on peach roots 75c each; 10 for $6.50. 1 year, 3 to 4 feet, on peach roots 6$c
each; 10 for $5.00.
Hungarian Petite Sugar Italian
Silver Imperial Pacific
^ NUT TREES.
Almonds. — Nonpareil, Ne Plus Ultra; 1 year, 4 to 6 feet, 75c each; 10 $6.50.
Butternut. — Large trees, each $2.50.
Walnut, English. — Franquette, grafted stock, 6 to 8 feet, each $3.00; 10 for
$25.00.
Walnut, American. — Black, large trees, each $2.50.
Chestnut. — American Sweet, strong trees, each $1.75.
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Small Fruits
In these days of food conservation, fruit should not be overlooked and no
fruit will give such quick results as berries. Every home should have them
growing in the garden, and they are proving more and more profitable every
year for markets, canneries, etc.
CURRANTS.
One-year Plants
Perfection. — Extra large, red currants..
Each.
Doz.
100.
$ .20
$2.00
$12.00
Lady Victoria. — Large, long hunches, red fruit
.15
1.50
9.00
Fay’s Prolific. — Heavy yielding, red fruit
.15
1.50
9.00
Cherry. — Popular large red sort
.15
1.50
9.00
GOOSEBERRIES.
Oregon Champion. — Transparent green color
.15
1.50
9.00
Houghton. — Medium size, smooth, pale red
.15
1.50
9.00
RASPBERRIES.
'^'^uthbert. — Most profitable red sort
.15
1.25
6.00
f/Marlboro. — Large, firm, light crimson
.15
1.25
6.00
Golden Queen. — Bright yellow, sweet
.15
1.50
8.00
St. Regis. — (Everbearing) red, produces summer and fall..
.15
1.50
8.00
BLACK CAP RASPBERRIES,
^ Plum Farmer. — Early, firm, dark crimson
.15
1.25
6.50
Cumberland. — Strong grower, producing large fruit
.15
1.25
6.50
Gregg. — Old standby; good, firm fruit
.15
1.25
6.50
Kansas. — Strong grower; large, handsome fruit....
.15
1.25
6.50
LOGANBERRIES.
Logan. — Oregon’s popular berry
.20
2.00
7.00
Phenomenal. — Large, sweet and better color
.25
2.50
15.00
BLACKBERRIES.
Lawton. — Large, productive; very popular
.15
1.25
6.00
Kittatinny. — Large, long fruit; very sweet
.15
1.25
6.00
New Mammoth. — Strong grower, trailing, large; early..
.20
2.00
10.00
Himalaya Giant. — Trailing, large, sweet and coreless; 1
yr.
.20
2.00
12.00
Oregon Evergreen. — Native product; late, trailing; 1 yr
.20
2.00
12.00
Lucreta Dewberry. — Trailing; large and sweet; June, 1
yr.
.20
2.00
12.00
Cory’s Thornless. — The claims for this new berry are ab-
solute freedom from thorns, yields heavy, berries of
finest fiavor
.50
5.00
V Iceberg (White Blackberry). — Berries white, sweet
tender; an excellent contrast to th blackberries....
and
.25
2.00
GRAPES.
Concord. — Popular, large black grape; sweet
.35
3.50
15.00
Niagara. — Pale yellow, tender and sweet
.35
3.50
15.00
Worden. — Large, compact bunches of black fruit
.35
3.50
15.00
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Redi;eiiig Work to Piiisure
With the VIICIRQ
■LTERE’S one job on the farm you can make a plea-
■*■ sure. You don’t need to put much time on a
Viking cream separator, either in operation or in
cleaning. You will enjoy doing the skimming and
can take the Viking apart and clean it quickly.
No clumsy, heavy parts to get mixed up — no chance
to go wrong, and it runs as smoothly as a watch.
Nothing to get out of order; always clean, fresh)
and ready. The time you save in using a
’HHNi
V
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will pay for the machine. The
Straight Ols©s^ held to-
gether by a ring—the greatest
time-saver science has ever in-
vented in cream separators.
You cannot put them to-
gether wrong.
You’ll realize what a pleasure
it is to have a separator when
you own a Vikarsg,
Come in and see it
WE KNOW this territory, know the soil and its needs, and have selected)
our stock of Seeds, Fertilizers, Etc., with a view of always furnishing the?
variety and kind which is best adapted to our soil and climate.
We invite your criticism as well as your praise, and when in Albany, come
in and see us.
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MURPHY’S SEED STORE, Albany, Oregon.
QUANTITY OF SEED REQUIRED
Quantity per Acre.
Alfalfa 8 to IS lbs.
Artichoke, 1 oz., to 500 plants 6 oz.
Asparagus, 1 oz. to 500 plants 1 lb.
Asparagus Roots 5000
Barley 100 lbs.
Beans, Dwarf, 1 lb. to 100 feet of
drill SO lbs.
Beans, Tall, 1 lb. to ISO hills 25 lbs.
Beet, Garden, 1 oz. to 50 feet of drill.... 5 lbs.
Beet, Sugar, 1 oz. to 50 feet of drill 5 lbs.
Beet, Mangel Wurzel, 1 oz. to 50 feet
of drill 5 lbs.
1 oz. to 2000 plants 4 oz.
Brussels Sprouts, 1 oz. to 2000 plants.. 4 oz.
Broom Corn 12 lbs.
Buckwheat 45 lbs.
Cabbage, 1 oz. to 1500 plants lb.
Carrot, 1 oz. to 125 feet of drill 3 lbs.
Cauliflower, 1 oz. to 2000 ulants 3 oz.
Celery, 1 oz. to 5000 plants 1 lb.
Cheat 100 lbs.
Clover, White and Alsyke 6 to 10 lbs.
Clover, White, for Lawns 25 to 100 lbs.
Clover, Red, Mammoth and Crim-
son 12 to 20 lbs.
Collards, 1 oz. to 2000 plants 4 oz.
Corn, Sweet, 1 lb. to 200 hills 15 lbs.
Corn, Field 12 to 20 lbs.
Corn, Fodder 125 lbs.
Corn, Pop 8 to 10 lbs.
Cress, ^ oz. to 100 feet of drill 1 lb.
Cucumber, 1 oz. to 60 hills 2 to 3 lbs.
Egg Plant, 1 oz. to 2000 plants 4 oz.
Endive, 1 oz. to 100 feet of drill 4 oz.
Flax, for seed 30 lbs. to acre. For
fiber 50 lbs.
Grass, Kentucky Blue, Canadian
Blue 20 lbs.
Timothy 25 lbs.
Red T^, in chaff 60 lbs. Solid 30 lbs.
Rye Grass, Oat Grass, Fescue
Grasses 30 lbs.
Orchard Grass 40 to 60 lbs.
Quantity per Acre.
Grass, Lawn, 1 lb. to 300 square ft 145 lbs.
Hemp 40 to 50 lbs.
Horse Radish Roots 15000 to 20000
Kale, 1 oz. to 150 feet of drill 1 lb.
Kale, Thousand Headed 1 lb.
Kolilrabi, 1 oz. to 150 feet of drill 2 lbs.
Kaffir Corn 6 to 8 lbs
Leek, 1 oz. to 100 feet of drill 4 lbs.
Lettuce, 1 oz. to 150 feet of drill 3 lbs.
Melon, Musk, 1 oz. to 60 hills 2 to 3 lbs.
Melon, Water, 1 oz. to 30 hills 3 to 4 lbs.
Millet 30 lbs.
Nasturtium, 1 oz. to 50 feet of drill 15 lbs.
Oats 75 lbs.
Okra, 1 oz. to 100 feet of drill 8 lbs.
Onion, 1 oz. to 100 feet of drill 8 lbs.
Onion, for sets 30 to 80 lbs.
Onion Sets, 1 lb. to 75 feet of drill 400 lbs.
Parsley, 1 oz. to 300 feet of drill 3 lbs.
Parsnip, 1 oz. to 200 feet of drill 6 lbs.
Peas, Garden, 1 lb. to 50 feet of drill....200 lbs.
Peas, Field 150 lbs.
Pepper, 1 oz. to 100 plants
Potatoes 400 lbs.
Pumpkin, 1 oz. to 30 hills 3 to 2 lbs.
Radish, 1 oz. to 100 feet of drill 10 lbs.
Rape, Dwarf Essex 5 to 10 lbs.
Rutabaga, 1 oz. to 150 feet of drill 2 lbs.
Rye 90 to 120 lbs.
Salsify, 1 oz. to 50 feet of drill 8 lbs.
Speltz 100 lbs.
Spinach, 1 oz. to 100 feet of drill 8 lbs.
Squash, Summer, 1 oz. to 25 hills 3 lbs.
Squash, Winter, 1 oz. to 12 hills 4 lbs.
Sugar Cane 10 lbs.
Sunflower 8 lbs.
Tobacco, 1 oz. to 10000 plants
Tomato, 1 oz. to 2000 plants 4 oz.
Turnip, 1 oz. to 150 feet of drill 2 lbs.
Vetches, Spring 60 to 90 lbs.
Vetches, Winter 30 to 60 lbs.
Wheat 90 to 120 lbs.
USUAL DISTANCE FOR PLANTING
Apple Trees, 20 to 30 feet each way.
Asparagus, 3 to 4 by 2 feet.
Beans, Bush, drills 2 to 3 feet apart.
Beans, Pole, 3 to 4 feet each way.
Beets,, Early, drills 12 to 18 inches apart.
Beets, Late, drills 2 to 3 feet apart.
Blackberries, erect growing, 6 to 9 by 4 feet.
Blackberries, Mammoth and Himalaya, 8 by
24 feet.
Cabbage, Early, 16 by 30 inches.
Cabbage, Late, 24 by 30 inches.
Carrots, drills 1 to 2 feet apart.
Com, Sweet, 3 to 3J4 feet by 9 to 24 inches.
Corn, Field, 3J4 to 4 feet each way.
Cucumber, 4 to 5 feet each way.
Currants, 5 by 3 feet.
Celery, rows 3 to 4 feet 6 inches in row.
Cauliflower, 2 by 2 by 2 by 3 feet.
Cherry Trees, IS to 20 feet each way.
Egg Plant, 3 by 3 feet.
Gooseberries, 5 by 3 feet.
Grapes, 8 by 8 to 10 by 12 feet.
Lettuce, drills 18 inches apart.
Melon, Musk, 5 to 6 feet each way.
Melon, Water, 7 to 8 feet each way.
Onions, drills 14 to 20 inches apart.
Parsnip, drills 18 to 36 inches apart.
Peach Trees, 18 to 24 feet each way.
Pear Trees, standard, 20 to 25 ft. each way.
Pear Trees, Dwarf, 12 to 15 feet each way.
Peas, drills 2 to 3 feet apart.
Pepper, 15 to 18 inches by 2 to 2J/2 feet.
Plum Trees, 15 to 20 feet each way.
Potatoes, 12 to 18 inches by 2^2 to 3 feet.
Pumpkin, 8 to 10 feet each way.
Quince Trees, 15 feet each way.
Radish, drills 10 to 18 inches apart.
Raspberries, 6 to 8 by 3 feet.
Rhubarb, 2 to 4 by 4 feet.
Salsify, drills 19 to 24 inches apart.
Spinach, drills 12 to 18 inches apart.
Squash, Bush, 3 to 4 feet by 4 feet.
Squash, Running, 12 feet each way.
Strawberries, Hills, 36 by 18 inches.
Strawberries, Matted Rows, 48 by 12 inches.
Sweet Potatoes, 2 feet by 3 to 4 feet.
Tomato, 4 feet by 4 to 5 feet.
SPECIAL PRICES to Market Gardeners where a quantity of seed is wanted.
Early Order Coupon
Our object m giving Hiis Sjpeciai 0{|er is to bave our customers send m
tbeir orders earl^, to avoid tbe rush *m tbe bus^ season.
This sf)ecial discount offer amounting to I 0 per cent or more is for orders
accomf)anicd by cash only. Remember, this Coupon is good for Garden and
Flower Seed only.
For Example; for $1.00 and This Coupon you are entitle to $1.10 worth of Seeds;
For $2.50 and Coupon, $2.75 worth of Seeds; For $5.00 and Coupon, $5.60 worth
of Seeds; For $7.50 and Coupon, $8.25 worth of Seeds; For $10.00 and Coupon,
$11.25 worth of Seeds.
All orders are given our prompt and careful attention.
Murphy Seed Company, Albany, Oregon
NOTICE. ^ — This Offer Expires February 15, 1921.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Pag-e
Asparagus 2
Artichokes 2
Alfalfa 31-32
Beans 3-4
Beets 4, 5, 6
Broccoli 6
Brussels Sprouts 6
Buckwheat Seed 35
Barley Seed 35
Brooders 46,- 47
Bird Seed 47
Bee Supplies 49, 50 - 51
Cauliflower 6, 7
Cauliflower Plants 31
Cabbage 7, 8
Cabbage Plants 31
Carrots 8, 9
Celeriac 9
Cress 9
Celery 10
Celery Plants 31
Corn 11, 12
Corn Salad 13
Chard, Swiss 14
Cucumbers 13
Clover, Seed 32
Cheat, Seed 36
Calf Meal 39
Chicks, Bay Old 47
Endive 14
Egg Plant 14
Egg Crates 43
Flower Seeds 38, 39
Fertilizers 40, 41, 42
Fountains 45
Fruit Trees 53, 54
Grass Seeds 33, 34, 35
Hoppers 44, 45
Incubators . . 45, 46
Page
Kohl Rabi 14
Kale ar Borecole 15
Kale, Cow 36
Lettuce 15, 16
Muskmelons 16, 17
Mustard 18
Millet Seed • 36
Nursery Stock 53, 54, 55
Onions 18, 19
Onion Sets 19
Okra or Gumbo 19
Poultry Remedies 48
Pgultry Feeds 48, 49
Parsley 19
Parsnips 20
Peas, Garden 20, 21
Peas, Field 36
Potatoes, Seed 29, 30
Pumpkins 22
Peppers 21, 22
Radishes 22, 23
Rhubarb or Pie Plant 23, 24
Ruta Baga or Suedes 29
Rye, Seed 36, 37
Salsify or Vegetable Oyster 24
Squashes 24, 25, 26
Spinach 26
Strawberry Plants 30
Sprays 42, 43
Sprayers 42
Shipping Boxes 43
Sunflower Seed 47
Separators 52
Tomatoes 27, 28
Tomato Plants 31
Turnips 28, 29
Tools, Farm 40
Watermelons 17, 18
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