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ST. LOUIS SEED COMPANY
The Home of ‘‘PURE AND SURE” SEEDS
411-13 Washington Ave. ST. LOUIS, MO.
SUGGESTIONS FOR ORDERING
ORDER EARLY
WE WISH TO IMPRESS UPON YOU THE ADVANTAGE OF EARLY ORDERING.
It is not only a convenience to us but it is also for your sake that we request this. Avoid the
spring rush and have your seeds when you want them. They will not spoil, and the delay
necessarily attendant during the spring will be eliminated. You will not be waiting for your
seeds, when you should be planting. Our service will please you even during the busy season.
Send your order now.
Unknown correspondents desiring to open an account will furn^h three references from
parties in the trade with whom they have had credit relations, otherwise cash must accompany
order.
Remittances should be made by Post-Office Money Orders, Drafts on St. Louis Banks,
or Express Money Orders. Where it is not possible to obtain these, the letter should be registered.
We cannot guarantee receipt of money sent in any other way.
Goods desired C. O. D. must be accompanied by a partial remittance to guarantee ac-
ceptance.
In filling out your order always give Shipping Directions, and write Name and Address
distinctly on each and every order.
PARCEL POST — Customers living on R. F. D. routes, and beyond express delivery,
will aid us by stating: “Goods reach us by Parcel Post only,” to avoid mistakes in sending by
express.
ALL PRICES on VEGETABLE SEEDS are net, but on PACKETS, OZS., and H lbs.
WE PREPAY POSTAGE.
PURCHASER PAYS TRANSPORTATION on Plants, Shrubs, Potatoes, Farm Seeds,
Grass Seeds, Implements, Sundries and Poultry Supplies; also Seed by pound, gallon, peck
and bushel.
EXPRESS AND FREIGHT CHARGES on large quantities, are cheaper than Parcel
Post. We charge no cartage to depots or the Express Company offices, nor do we charge for
boxes, packing or for small muslin bags.
When seamless cotton bags are required they must be remitted for; 45c each. Burlap,
15c each.
PARCEL POST RATES FROM ST. LOUIS
United States Parcel Post Rates
(Seeds, plants and bulbs included)
First
pound
or
fraction
Each
additional
pound or
fraction
Packages must not exceed
34 inches (length and
girth combined).
Local Rate
$0.05
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$0.00^
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Limit of weight this sone, 70 lbs.
Limit of weight this sone, 70 lbs.
Limit of weight this sone, 70 lbs.
Limit of weight this sone, 50 lbs.
Limit of weight this sone, 50 lbs.
Limit of weight this sone, 50 lbs.
Limit of weight this sone. 50 lbs.
Limit of weight this sone, 50 lbs.
Ist Zone, within 50 miles of St. Louis
2d Zone, over 60 and under 150 miles
3d Zone, over 150 and under 300 miles_
4th Zone, over 300 and under 600 miles
5th Zone, over 600 and under 1000 miles
6th Zone, over 1000 and under 1400 miles
7th Zone, over 1400 and under 1800 miles
All small Parcel Post packages (seeds, plants and bulbs included), weighing 4 ounces or less, can be sent
at the special rate of 1 cent for each 2 ounces or fraction to all parts of the United States. (Over 4 ounces must
be sent at Parcel Post rates.)
Kindly Remit for Postage when it is necessary.
ABOUT WARRANTING SEEDS
Though the utmost care is used in grading and selection, we cannot be absolutely
certain of the description or quality of seeds or plants, nor can we forecast the conditions under
which they may be grown. Therefore, it is impossible to give any guarantee, and the contents
of our packages are sold with that understanding. We shall gladly refund your money if you
prefer not to accept the goods on those terms.
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ST. LOUIS SEED COMPANY— “Pure and Sure” Seeds
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GARDEN SEED
Page
Artichoke 4
Asparagus 4
Beans 5, 6, 7
Beets 8
Brussels Sprouts ... 9
Cabbage 10, 11
Cardoon 13
Carrot 12
Cauliflower 9
Celeraic 13
Celery 13
Chicory 13
Chinese Cabbage. . 11
Collards 13
Corn Salad 13
Com, Pop 15
Corn, Sweet. . . .14, 15
Cress 16
Cucumber 16
Eggplant 17
Endive 16
Herbs 30
Kale 17
Kohlrabi 17
Leek 17
Lettuce. . ; 18, 19
Mangels' 8
Melon, Musk 20
Melon, Water 21
Mushroom Spawn. 21
Mustard 19
Okra 22
Onions 22
Onion Sets 31
Oyster Plant 27
Parsley 23
Parsnip 23
Peas 24
Pepper 23
Potatoes 25
Pumpkin 25
Radish 26
Rhubarb 27
Rutabaga 30
Satisfy 27
Spinach 27
Squash 27
Strawberry Plants . 31
Swiss Chard 9
Tobacco 29
Tomato 28. 29
Turnip 30
VEGETABLE
PLANTS 31
FLOWER SEED
Abronia 37
Abutilon 37
Achillea 37
Aconitum 37
Acroclinum 37
Adonis 37
Ageratum 37
Agrostemma 38
Page
Alyssum 38
Amaranthus 38
Ampelopsis 38
Anchusa 38
Anemone 38
Anthemis 38
Antirrhinum 38
Aquilegia 39
Arabis 39
Arctotis Grandis. . . 39
Asparagus 39
Asters 40,41
Balloon Vine 42
Balsam 42
Beans, Scarlet
Runner 42
Begonia 42
Beilis Perennis .... 42
Brachycome 42
Cacalia 42
Calceolaria 43
Calendula 42
Calliopsis 43
Canary Bird Vine. . 43
Candytuft 43
Canna 43, 70, 71
Campanula 43
Cardinal Climber, . 43
Carnation 44
Celosia 44
Centaurea 44
Chinese Woolflower 63
Chrysanthemum. . . 45
Cineraria 44
Clarkia 45
Clematis 45
Cleome 45
Climbers 45
Cobaea 45
Coleus 45
Coreopsis 45
Cosmos 46
Cotton 45
Cuphea 46
Cyclamen 46
Cypems 46
Cypress Vine 46
Dahlia 47
Daisy, Shasta 47
Datura 47
Delphinium 47
Dianthus 48
Didiscus 48
Dimorphoteca 47
Digitalis 47
Dolichos 48
Dracaena 48
Erysimum 48
Eschscholtzia 49
Euphorbia 48
Ferns 49
Feverfew 49
Forget-Me-Not 49
Fom O’clock 49
Fusch.sia 49
Gaillardia 49
Geraniums 50
Globe Amaranth. . . 50
IND'EX
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Gloxinia 50
Godetia 50
Gourds,
Ornamental 50
Grasses,
Ornamental 50
Grevillea 50
Gypsophila 51
Helichrysum 50
Heliotrope 51
Heuchera 51
Hibiscus 51
Hollyhocks 51
Hop 51
Hunnemannia 51
Ice Plants 51
I mpatiens Sultana . 51
Kochia 51
Kudzu Vine 51
Lantana 52
Larkspiu- 52
Lavatera 52
Lemon Verbena. . . 52
Linaria 52
Linum 52
Lobelia 52
Lupinus 52
Lychnis 52
Marigold 53
Marvel of Pern .... 49
Mignonette 53
Mimulus 52
Moonflower 54
Morning Glory .... 53
Myosotis 49
Nasturtium 54
Nemophila 54
Nicotiana 54
Nigella 54
Oenothera 55
Pansy 55
Passiflora 56
Penstemon 56
Perennial Peas .... 62
Perilia 56
Petunia 56
Phacelia 56
Phlox 57
Physalis 57
Platycodon 57
Poppy 57
Portulaca 57
Potentilla 58
Primroses 58
Primula 58
Pyrethrum 58
Rhodanthe 58
Ricinus 58
Rudbeckia 58
Salpiglossis 58
Salvia 58
Scabiosa 59
Schizanthus 59
Sensitive Plants ... 59
Shasta Daisy 47
Silene 59
Smilax 59
Solanum 60
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Statice 59
Stevia 60
Stocks 59
Stokesia 60
Sunflower 60
Sweet Peas 61, 62
Sweet Rocket 60
Sweet William. ... 60
Thunbergia 63
Verbena 63
Vinca 63
Violets 63
Wahlenbergia 57
Wall Flower 63
Wild Cucumber ... 63
Wild Flower
Garden 63
Woolflower 63
Zinnia 64
field seed
Barley 35
Broom Corn 35
Buckwheat 35
Canada Peas 36
Cane 35
Clovers 34
Corn, Field 22, 33
Grasses 2, 3, 36
Kaffir Corn 35
Lawn Grass .... 2, 3, 36
Millet 35
Oats 35
Pasture Mixtures . . 36
Peas, Cow 35
Peanuts 36
Potatoes 25
Rape 36
Red Top 36
Rye 36
Soy Beans 36
Sudan Grass 36
Simflower 36
Timothy 36
LAWN GRASS
SEED 2,3,36
Page
Caly can thus 68
Clematis 67
Deutzias 68
Forsythias 68
Hedge Plants 68
Honeysuckle 67
Hydrangea 69
Lilacs 69
Roses 65, 66
Snowball 69
Spiraea 69
Syringa 69
Tamarix 69
Weigelia 69
Wistaria 67
POULTRY
SUPPLIES
Baby Chicks 81
Hovers 84, 85
Brooders 83, 86
Incubators 82, 83
Oat Sprouters 87
Brood Coops 87
Bird
Supplies . . 113 to 115
Grinding Mills .... 88
Exercisers &
Feeders .... 92 to 95
Fountains. . . .89 to 92
Egg Testers 99
Lamps 99
Coops 98
Trap N ests 95
Thermometers .... 99
Egg Boxes 100
111
Caponizing Sets. . . Ill
Poultry Remedies
106, 107, 108
Poultry Supplies
80 to 103
Dog Supplies
117 to 121
MISCELLANEOUS
BULBS & ROOTS
Calladiums 76, 77
Cannas 70, 71
Cinnamon Vine. . . 77
Dahlias 72, 73
Gladioli 74, 75, 76
Hardy Lilies 73
Madeira Vine 77
Peonies 78
Tuberoses 78
TREES & SHRUBS
Altheas 68
Ampelopsis
Veitchii 67
California Privets. . 68
Books,
Horticultural. . . . 129
Dahlia Poles 125
Fertilizers 3, 79
Garden Hose 125
Garden Tools
122 to 128
Insecticides 80
International Sani-
tary Hover . . , 84, 85
Lawn Mowers 124
Lawn Sprinklers ... 125
Planet Jr,
Tools 122, 123
Plant Stakes 125
Pot Labels 125
Seeders 126
Sprayers 104, 105
Plant Tubs 125
“Pure and Sure” Seeds— ST. LOUIS SEED COMPANY
ST. LOUIS SEED CO. HAVALAWN GRASS SEED
ESPECIALLY ADAPTED TO THIS LOCALITY AND WILL INSURE A FINE, VELVETY UWN
EVERY PACKAGE BEARS OUR GREEN LABEL NO OTHER IS
GENUINE, AND WE WILL PROSECUTE ALL INFRINGEMENTS.
TO INSURE a perfect lawn, there are several requisites; a good depth of rich soil, properly drained, a hberal
dressing of good fertilizer; a firm, smooth surface upon which to sow the seed and Hav^awn Grass Seed. The
latter item is of the greatest importance.
Havalawn is a mixture of the hardiest grasses that enter into any grass seed mixture. Havalawn insures a steady
succession of growth — there will be no b^reak in the richness of the verdure from Spring until Winter.
Its success has best proved its quality. Havalawn is the one perfect lawn seed. Havalawn provides that velvety,
smooth green lawn that wins the admiration of all who see it for it is mixed from the seeds that produce the best
lawns.
Year after year, a steady demand for Havalawn has made it stand out as the one real mixture.
Its component parts are such seeds as help build a deep-rooted soil; that come up quickly to start
the lawn; that keep the smooth lawn fresh and bright all through the summer. Only seeds that
produce fine valvety lawns are used. Timothy and orchard grass are excluded on account of their
coarseness.
Don’t take a chance this spring with cheap grass seed or you will have more weeds than grass. Remember, Havalawn
is aU recleaned seed and you Imow when you plant Havalawn that you will have a lawn of which you can be proud.
Price: lb., 30c; 1 lb., 50c; 3 lbs., $1.45; 10 lbs., $4.50; 25 lbs., $10.50.
A SMOOTH LAWN AND FLOWERS WILL ADD MUCH BEAUTY TO YOUR HOME.
ST. LOUIS SEED COMPANY— “Pure and Sure” Seeds
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ST. LOUIS SEED CO.’S LAWN GRASS SEEDS
In 100 pound lots, write for prices.
One Lb. will sow 300 Square Feet. 50 Lbs. to the Acre.
A SMOOTH, velvety lawn surrounding a house adds not only to the value, but enhances the enjoyment of every home,
whether it be in city, town or country. When properly made, a lawn is as satisfactory as any investment a home-owner
can make. A lawn may be made in two ways, by sodding or by sowing seed. Sodding is not only very expensive, but
unsatisfactory as well. Sods are ordinarily tak(m from a pasture or along the roadside and almost invariably contain weed
seeds and coarse, tufty grasses which appear alter the lawn is made. Seeding is not only more economical, but is attended
■v.ith better results.
BERMUDA GRASS
Is a dwarf perennial plant and spreads by means of its
long and many-jointed root stalks, and for this reason is
hard to eradicate once it has secured a foothold; thrives
dwing the hottest part of the year, and will live under water
for a long time. Makes a durable lawn and is also used to
hold embankments. Price: yi lb., 25c; 1 Ib., 45c;
5 lbs., $2.00; 10 lbs., $3.75.
CANADIAN BLUE GRASS
Resembles somewhat the Kentucky Blue Grass, but
is not of so good quality. It is grown very extensively
in Canada and some parts of the United States. Price:
34 lb., 25c; 1 lb., 40c; 3 lbs., $1.15; 10 lbs., $3.50.
ENGLISH RYE GRASS
It grows rapidly and makes a good showing within month
from time of sowing. Valuable for planting early on dry
hillside. Price: 1 lb., 30c; 3 lbs., 85c; 10 lbs., $2.50.
FANCY KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS
This famous grass is well known in all sections. It
generally grows well on any stiff or loamy Soil, fertile and
well drained, in Central and Northern States. Kentucky
Blue Grass is at its best in the Spring and Fall months, but
being rather sensitive to heat, does not grow luxuriantly
during Summer. It takes a considerable time to get a good
stand of this, as it grows very slowly at the start, but, when
once established, forms a close compact tmf, making a fine
lawn. Price: 34 lb., 30c; 1 lb., 50c; 3 lbs., $1.45; 10 lbs.,
$4.50; 25 lbs., $10.50.
GOOD RESULT MIXTURE
This is intended for back yards, large playgrounds, etc.,
and where grass is wanted quick to cover unsightly places.
Price: 3^ lb., 20c; 1 lb., 35c; 3 lbs., $1.00; 10 lbs., $3.00.
GOLF LINKS MIXTURE
We ha e given much attention to Grasses for Golf
Courses. This Mixture is composed of foreign Grasses that
thrive here, with the addition of several fine American
varieties. By the use of this Mixture, and with proper
care, the finest Fair Greens and Putting Greens in the world
can be successfully rivaled. If conditions are favorable, a
good playing turf may be secured in eight weeks. Price:
1 lb., 60c; 5 lbs., $2.75; 25 lbs., $12.50.
PUTTING GREEN MIXTURE
A careful study of the requirements for making the most
substantial turf for Putting Greens developed the mixture
herewith offered by us for this purpose. The varieties com-
prising it are all of the finest-bladed, low growing and most
hardy kinds, and maintain their rich, green color throughout
the season. Price: lb., 60c; 5 lbs., $2.75; 25 lbs., $12.50.
ST. L. S. CO.’S SHADY LAWN MIXTURE
This mixtme is intended for all situations that are in
partial or complete shade, and will be found invaluable on
grounds lying \mder the shadows of trees or buildings. This
mixture is a combination of fine dwarf-growing ever-green
varieties of grass, which grow naturally in the woods or in
shaded spots. Sow thcklv. Price: lb., 35c; 1 lb.,
60c; 3 lbs., $1.75; 10 lbs., $5.50.
WHITE OR DUTCH CLOVER
A low, close-growing clover; round, white herds, very
fragrant. Very desirable for beautifying the lawn. It will
stand close cutting and very rapidly throws up an abundance
of leaves and blossoms. Price; 34 Ib., 50c; 1 lb., 90c;
3 lbs., $2.65.
For Other Grasses, See Paile 36.
FERTILIZERS
FOR LAWN, GARDEN, FIELD AND HOUSE PLANTS
A fertile soil Insures Success
PULVERIZED SHEEP
MANURE — As a top dress-
ing for lawns there is
nothing better. Promotes a
steady and rapid growth in
vegetable garden. For
garden and field crops, 1 to
2 tons per acre — Fall or
early Spring.
For Lawns use 100 lbs. to
1000 square feet.
For Flower Beds and Vegetable Gardens, before plant-
ing, use 50 lbs. to 500 square feet.
For Mixing Potting Soil, use 1 qt. to 20 qts. of earth.
Price: 5 lbs., 30c; 10 lbs., 50c; 25 lbs., $1.00; 50 lbs.,
$1.60; 100 lbs., $2.75.
BONE MEAL — For top dressing for lawns, pastures
and meadows; also for use in the vineyard and about
fruit trees and bushes. It carries ammonia and phosphoric
acid. Use 400 to 600 lbs. per acre. Price; 10 lbs., 65c;
25 lbs., $1.50; 50 lbs., $2.50; 125 lbs., $5.00.
HUMUS — For top dressing on gardens and lawns, 50 lbs.,
$1.00; 100 lbs., $1.75.
PULVERIZED POULTRY MANURE— One of the best
pulverized fertilizers for lawns, fiowers and vegetables.
For vegetables, gardens, etc., 50 pounds to 500 square
feet. Price: 25-lb. ba^s, $1.15; 50-lb. bags, $1.75;
100-lb. bags, $3.00.
HYDRATED LIME — Hydrated Lime used for top dress-
ing on lawns and mixing soil for potting plants; 50 lbs. to
cover 1,000 square feet. Price: 10 lbs., 35c; 50 lb. bag,
90c.
PULVERIZED LIMESTONE — As a crop-producer we
hardly believe it has an equal. It is made from the purest
crystalline white limestone obtainable. Bag of 100 lbs.,
$1.50.
For Other Fertilizers, See Page 79.
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‘^Pure and Sure” Seeds—ST. LOUIS SEED COMPANY
General List of Highest Grade Vegetable Seeds
r’ HAS always been our endeavor to list only such sorts of vegetable seeds as, from our tests and experience, we have found to
be of superior merit. In many instances, we have stricken out varieties that were out-of-date but have always listed a superior
sort that we could honestly recommend as better for the home garden as well as for the market gardener.
To the market gardener, we know that he is well acquainted with the varieties and the various vegetables that prove the
most satisfactory and profitable for his neighborhood. To him we can only say that “Pme and Sure” Seeds of any variety he
plants wall be the best investment he can make.
Our somces of supply are the very best and om strict tests for germination and vitality assure all who plant ‘‘Pure and
Sure” Seeds that as far as the seeds are concerned all that human hands can do to make them the very best has been done.
With this in mind, we are sme you will not hesitate about sending us yoiu* order for seeds for the coming spring, and we
in turn have no doubt that you will ever be disappointed with the results from ‘‘Pure and Sure” Seeds.
ASPARAGUS
One ounce •will sow abont 50 feet of drill.
The asparagus seed furnishes the first green delicacy for our table in the
Spring, is universally popular, and requires but little care for its successful
cultivation.
To secure the choice early stalks the land selected for an Asparagus bed
shorfid be a warm rich loam, preferably exposed to the South. Mamu-es and
fertilizers must be used lavishly to secure the best results. Plants can be easily
raised from seed.
We also offer the roots two years old, which -will become estabUshed in a
single season. One ounce of seed will sow about 50 feet of drill. For the home
garden, set the plants about 12 inches apart and about 3 feet between the rows.
When ordering, ask for om* free leafiet on Asparagus Culture.
WASHINGTON — The New Giant Rust-proof Variety. This new sort is
the result of many years work in plant breeding by the U. S. Department
of agrictfitiue. The Washington is a rust-resistant, vigorous, high
yielding strain of Giant Asparagus. Plants grow rapidly and produce
imiformly long shoots of superior table qualities. An asparagus bed is a
permanent investment, therefore plant the best obtainable, whether you
figure on a small bed in yoiu home garden or on a ten acre field for market.
Pkt.y lOc; oz., 30c; lb., 90c; lb., .^3.00.
EARLY GIANT ARGENTEUIL — This variety has thus far been free from
rust. Very early, producing an even growth and a large yield. Price:
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 30c; 1 lb., 90c.
PALMETTO — Light green, hea-vy-yielding, early producing, large clear
stalks of excellent quality. Very early. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 34 lb.,
30c; 1 lb., 90c.
ASPARAGUS ROOTS — The easiest way to start your Asparagus Bed.
Two-year -old roots. Price: Doz., 25c; 4 oz., for 90c; 100 lor $1.75.
Giant Green Globe Artichoke
ASPARAGUS — By Hexamer. A reliable
treatise on Planting, Cultivating, Cut-
ting and Use of Asparagus. Price, $1.25
postpaid.
ARTICHOKE
CULTURE. — In February or March sow in hotbed, transplant to
the open in May in rows three or four feet apart and two feet
apart in the rows. Should give globes the same year. Seed sown
in May and transplanted in Jime has to be Wintered. Tie up leaves,
then bank with dirt; will mature the second year.
GIANT GREEN GLOBE — Produces large globular heads, thick,
succulent scales, the bottom of which is the edible part. Boiled
till tender, it makes a dehcious dish. Price: Pkt., 10c; oz.,
25c; oz., 45c; 34 lb., $1.50
ST. LOUIS SEED COMPANY— “Pure and Sure" Seeds
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DWARF or BUSH BEANS
2 pounds will plant 200 feet of drill.
NOTE; If in the market for 50 lbs.* or over, write for price.
QULTURE — Plant about the first of May in rows, placing the seeds 2 to 3 inches apart in drills about 2H inches
deep. The rows should be about 2}/2 feet apart, and the soil slightly hilled, to insure good drainage and keep
the Beans from touching the ground. Most Beans should be picked when about 4 inches long. Frequent pickings
insure a more prolonged bearing season. Avoid jerking the plant, as this frequently disturbs young feeding roots
Use the finger-nails to sever the stems. Do not pick when bushes are wet, as this may cause blight and rust. For
succession plant every two weeks up to August 1.
GREEN PODDED VARIETIES
At the following prices on Beans* packets and quarter pounds are sent prepaid, all larger’ quantities are
shipped at purchaser’s expense; if wanted by parcel post, add postage at rate._i_(See inside front cover.)
MOHAWK EARLY — Hardiest of any early Bean; will
stand a slight frost and for this reason is excellent for
the market gardener. Vines are large with coarse leaves;
pods, long, straight, flat and green. Price: Pkt., 10c;
y2 lb., 20c; 1 lb., 35c; 5 lbs., $1.45.
BLACK VALENTINE — A Bean which has been planted
extensively in the South on account of its heat-resisting
qualities. Matmes early, producing long, round, straight
pods, which are tender when quite yoimg. Few Beans are
greater yielders. Price; Pkt., 10c; lb., 20c; 1 lb., 35c;
5 lbs., $1.45; 10 lbs., $2.50.
FULL MEASURE — In great demand in the eastern states.
Fine stringless medimn green pod of high quality. The
pods are straight, 6 inches long, very fleshy, almost round,
crease-backed, and are tender. It is a prolific sort, the
heavy pods producing throughout a long season. Pkt.,
10c; Vi lb., 25c; 1 lb., 40c; 51bs., $1.60.
LONGFELLOW — Remarkably early and has excellent
flavor; its delicacy remains almost intact when prepared
for the table. The pods are about six and one-half inches
long, pale green in color, straight and rotmd; very pro-
ductive and crop matures very regularly. Beans are small,
mottled dark red. Price; Pkt., 10c; K lb*» 20c; 1 lb.,
35c; 5 lbs., $1.45; 10 lbs., $2.50.
ST. L. S. CO.’S STRINGLESS BOUNTIFUL— This
superior variety is a distinct improvement in green Bush
Beans and has become exceedingly popular wherever
known. The merits of this bean may be summed up in
the following; Rich, green flat pod, of a large size, solid,
meaty and of a delicious flavor. The pods are extra long
and of a uniform shape and size. Price; Pkt., 10c; M lb.,
20c; 1 lb., 35c; 5 lbs., $1.50; 10 lbs., $2.60.
VALENTINE, IMPROVED EARLY ROUND POD—
One of the best extra early for home use or market.
Extra early and is usually ready for harvesting from
thirty-five to forty days after planting. A fine variety
for Midsummer sowing to ripen in September. Vines strong
and vigorous; pods green, medium length, curved .with
creases in the back, very fleshy, crisp and tender. Price;
Pkt., 10c; Yi lb., 20c; 1 lb., 35c; 5 lbs., $1.45; 10 lbs.,
$2.50.
STRINGLESS GREEN POD— Valuable for home garden
of for market. It is valuable for its extreme earliness and
is absolutely stringless, which makes it one of our best
extra early Beans, and wonderfully productive; pods of
handsome appearance and finest Quality. Price; Pkt.,
10c; Yi lb., 20c; 1 lb., 35c; 5 lbs., $1.50; 10 lbs., $2.60;
GIANT STRINGLESS GREEN POD— Pods greatly re-
semble those of Stringless Green-Pod. Fully an inch longer
in size but not quite so early. A variety that is largely
grown for the market on account of its size and splendid
shape. Price: Pkt.» 10c; lb., 20c; 1 lb., 35c; 5 lbs.,
$1.45; 10 lbs., $2.50.
WHITE NAVY — The famous little white soup bean that
needs no fiu-ther introduction. Very prolific and a sure
cropper. Price; Pkt., 10c; Yi lb., 20c; 1 lb., 30c; o lbs.,
$1.15; 10 lbs., $2.00.
MAKE GARDENING A REAL
PLEASURE
By making up your order from this catalog, for
your spring garden, we are sure you will have satis-
faction, as we list only standard varieties of seeds which
are used by the leading market-gardeners.
Plant our “Pure and Sure” Seeds for best results.
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WAX-PODDED BUSH BEANS
NOTE* If in the market for 50 lbs., or over, write for price.
At the following prices on Beans, packets and quarter pounds are sent prepaid, all larger quantities are
shipped at purchaser’s expense; if wanted by parcel post, add postage at rate on inside front cover.
ST. L. S. CO.’S WHITE WAX— This round-podded Dwarf
Wax Bean has attained the top notch among Beans of
this class. It produces no culls, the pods average five
to six inches in length, which is unusually large for a
round-podded, wax variety; they are very solid, meaty
and tender, free from string, breaking brittle, and the
flavor is unsurpassed. Price: Pkt., 10c; lb., 25c;
1 lb., 45c; 5 lbs., $1.75; 10 lbs., $3.00.
DAVIS WAX — A very hardy and productive variety. Pods
invariably long, 6^ or 7 inches, light yellow, straight and
handsome and when young are crisp and tender. Price :
Pkt., 10c; 3^ lb., 20c; 1 lb., 35c; 5 lbs., $1.50.
KIDNEY WAX, WARDWELL’S— Vines are very large,,
strong and vigorous, bearing long, straight, wax-like
pods. Dry beans are large, Hdney-shaped, white dark-
marked about the eye. Price: Pkt., 10c; Y lb., 20c;
1 lb., 35c; 5 lbs., $1.50.
ST. L. S. CO.’S PENCIL POD BLACK WAX— Of all black
wax beans, this variety surpasses all others. For market
gardeners as well as for home use it cannot be surpassed.
Price: Pkt., 10c; 3^ lb., 20c; 1 lb., 35c; 5 lbs. $1.50.
GOLDEN WAX — One of the best for home garden. Pods
long, nearly straight, broad, flat, golden, yellow and
very fleshy. Price: Pkt., 10c; 3^ lb., 20c; 1 lb., 35c;
5 lbs., $1.50.
POLE BEANS
QULTURE — Pole beans are more sensitive to cold than
the bush kinds, and should not be planted before the
ground is warm — in this latitude, after May 1st. Set
poles 6 to 8 feet long, 3 to 4 feet apart, in 4-foot rows and
plant|five or six|beans 2 inches deep around each pole.
ST. L. S. CO.’S WHITE CORNFIELD— In this Pole
Bean we have one that far surpasses anything on the
market. This Bean is a cross between our regular
White Cornfield and Kentucky Wonder; it is a fine
long, round thick and meaty green pod. with a white
bean. Price: Pkt., 10c; 3^ lb., 25c; 1 lb., 40c; 5 lbs.,
$1.60.
KENTUCKY WONDER, OR OLD HOMESTEAD— Un-
doubtedly the earliest and most productive, bearing
in great quantities clusters of light green pods, long,
meaty and of excellent flavor. Can be grown with
corn to good advantage. Price: Pkt., 10c; Y lb.,
25c; 1 lb., 40c; ;5Jbs., $1.60.
MISSOURI WHITE CORNFIELD— A fine long, green,
round pod of superior quality. Beans are white and
mealy, a fine boiling or baking variety. Grown quite
extensively for market gardening and home use.
Price: Pkt., 10c; 3^ lb., 20c; 1 lb., 35c; 5 lbs., $1.50.
LAZY WIFE — The pods are of a medium dark green'color
and grow from 5 to 7 inches in length. They are broad,
thick and very fleshy, and are entirely stringless.
Price; Pkt., 10c; 3^ lb., 25c; 1 lb., 40c; 5 lbs., $1.60.
St. L. S. Co,*s White Cornfield
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L I M A BEAN S b**®*')
2 Lbs. will plant 200 feet of drill
pLANT in light, rich soil, drills 2 feet apart, dropping
the seeds about 1 foot apart in the row and cover 2
inches.
BURPEE’S BUSH LIMA — ^A true bush form, growing 18
to 20 inches high. An immense yielding variety, each
bush being laden down with Large Limas of the most
luscious flavor. Its vigorous growth and large pods
make it stand out as one of the finest Bush Limas.
Price: Pkt., 10c; H lb., 25c; 1 lb., 45c; 5 lbs., $2.00.
FORDHOOK BUSH LIMA— The Fordhook produces a
strong, true bush-like growth, branching freely with
all the branches held upright. Beans of the most delicious
flavor. The pods contain three to five beans with an
average of four. Price: Pkt., 10c; 3^ lb., 25c; 1 lb., 45c;
5 lbs., $2.00.
HENDERSON’S BUSH LIMA — A famous variety, grows in
compact bush form and produces enormous yields of
delicious Lima Beans. Price: Pkt., 10c; 3^ lb., 20c; 1 lb.,
35c; 5 lbs., $1.50.
NEW IMPROVED BUSH LIMA— Similar to the Burpee’s
Bush Lima, except in size it is smaller. The sturdy
bushes are loaded with large, well-filled pods. Price:
Pkt., 10c; K lb., 25c; 1 lb., 45c; 5 lbs., $2.00.
BROAD WINDSOR — ^An old-fashioned English shell Bean.
This Bean is very hardy; it should be planted as early as
the ground will permit. Dry beans very large and yellow-
ish green. Price: Pkt., 10c; 3^ lb., 25c; 1 lb., 45c.
New 1 mproved Bush Lima.
POLE LIMA BEANS
QULTURE — A warm, sandy loam, enriched with well
rotted stable or poultry manure is best. Must not be
sown until the ground is warm and dry. When poles are
used for support they should be set not less than 4 feet
apart each way. Plant 4 to 6 beans to a pole, 2 inches deep.
ST. L. S. CO.’S GENUINE BUTTER— These beans have
a creamy-white color, in large pods, and are far more
delicious than the ordinary Lima Bean. The vigorous
vines, with plenty of pods, will supply you with the
most delicious Butter Beans you ever tasted. Price :
Pkt., 10c; M lb., 25c; 1 lb., 45c; 5 lbs., $2.00.
KING OF THE GARDEN— The true “King” of the
Limas. Stronger and more productive than any of the
large White Limas and is the favorite of the market
gardeners on account of its long, well-filled pods, which
are numerous and of mammoth size. Price: Pkt.,
10c; 3^ lb., 25c; 1 lb., 45c; 5 lbs., $1.90.
EXTRA EARLY JERSEY — Very productive and of fine
quality. It is especially valuable to those residing in
districts where the season is too short to produce
later ones as it is from 10 to 15 days earlier than any
other pole Limas. Price: Pkt., 10c; 34 lb., 25c; 1 lb.,
45c; 5 lbs., $1.90.
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Early Wonder.
DETROIT DARK RED — (Select Strain). This superb variety
is one of the most popular red Tm-nip Beets, not only for
market gardeners, but for home use. It is also one of the
best for canning, making a strikingly handsome product, far
superior to that obtained from any other variety. The
small top, early matiuing and splendid shape and color have
made it a favorite. Root globular and very smooth.
Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ll**» 30c; 1 lb., $1.00.
IMPROVED CRIMSON GLOBE— A handsome variety of
medium size and entirely free from rootlets,as its name
implies, it is a perfect globe-shaped Beet, dark blood red
color, smooth skin, sweet and tender. Price: Pkt., 5c;
oz., 10c; M lb., 25c; 1 lb., 90c.
DEMAND’S BLOOD TURNIP — A second-early variety of good
flavor. A handsome, clean, tixrnip-shape blood beet. Skin
and flesh are of a deep blood red, sweet and tender in quality,
and unsurpassed for solidity and keeping purposes. Price:
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 25c; 1 lb., 75c.
MANGEL WURZEL
For Stock Feeding.
^ULTURE — Sow 4 pounds to the acre in May or June, in
rows three feet apart, and thin to nine inches in the row.
Cultivate frequently with horse tools.
GOLDEN TANKARD — The best yellow for stock feeding.
Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M Ih., 20c; 1 lb., 50e.
MAMMOTH LONG RED — This is the largest of all the Man-
gels ; grows to an enormous size and will yield more tons per
acre than any other variety. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c;
M lb., 20c; 1 lb., 50c; 5 lbs., $2.25.
GIANT HALF SUGAR MANGEL— A good variety for stock
feeding. Roots grow partly above ground. Price: Pkt.,
5c; oz., 10c; M Ih., 20c; 1 lb., 50c.
BEETS
One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill; 5 to 6 lbs. to the
acre.
Price Postpaid.
CULTURE — Seed should be sown the flrst part of April. The
groxmd should be spaded well and deep, placing rows about
18 inches apart, and the drills 1 inch deep. Cover the seed
carefully and Arm in the gro\md by walking over the drills.
When seedings appear about 3 inches above ground, thin out
to about 4 inches between the plants so as to give ample room
for the proper developemnt of the bulbs. Successive sowings
may be made up to the middle of July.
EARLY WONDER — One of the earliest and most perfectly
shaped Beets. Its beautiful, deep blood-red color, globular-
shaped root, small-sized top, and clean tap-root, make it
valuable for market garden. Are of attractive appearance,
imiform size, shape, and color. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c;
M lb., 25c; lb., 90c.
EXTRA EARLY EGYPTIAN— An early variety, which is
suitable for forcing and growing in the open garden. The
tops are small and the Beets are rounded on top, but flat at
bottom end. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; yi lb., 25c; 1 lb.,
90c.
CROSBY’S EGYPTIAN — (Select Strain). One of the earliest
and best strains of Beets, of a deep red color. We rec-
ommend our strain of Crosby’s Egyptian as it is a distinct
improvement over the older forms of Egyptian Beets. It is
the favorite of the market gardeners. Price: Pkt., 5c;
oz., 10c; yi lb., 25c; 1 lb., 90c.
LONG SMOOTH BLOOD-RED — A most excellent keeper,
grows to good size, half out of ground. Price: Pkt., 5c;
oz., 10c; yi lb., 25c; 1 lb., 90c.
Detroit Dark Red
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SWISS CHARD OR SPINACH BEET
CULTURE — Same as for beets: transplant 12 inches
apart in rows 18 inches apart. Sow seeds in the Spring,
as for common beets.
Grown for its leaves only; one of the best early greens.
Cook the leaves as you do spinach and the stems in cream as
asparagus. Leaves grow to enormous size, 20 inches to 2 feet
in len^h.
SWISS CHARD — The plants grow from 2 to 2J^ feet tall
and consist, when fully developed, of about a dozen
creamy white, attractively smooth leaves. These leaves
are carried on broad, thick stalks. Price: Pkt., 5c;
Oz., 10c; M Ib., 25c; 1 lb., 75c.
LUCULLUS — A moss curled vrr'ety. Very large leaves
and the middle ribs can be served as Asparagus. Price:
Pkt., 5c; Oz., 10c; M lb., 25c; 1 lb., 75c.
BRUSSELS SPROUTS
npHE very best winter vegetable, having small knobs or
-L heads along the stem, which may be boiled like cabbage.
ROSEBERRY — The choicest variety obtainable and
highly valued on accoimt of its strong robust growth and
remarkable juicy tender heads. Price: Pkt., 10c; Oz.,
25c; Mlb., 90c.
BORAGE
The young leaves of this annual, which smell somewhat like
a cucumber, are used as salad, or boiled like spinach.
Price: Pkt., 10c; Oz., 15c; }i lb., 50c.
Lucullus Swiss Chard
CAULIFLOWER
CULTURE — Start plants in frame or seed beds, or for early plants start in hot-bed. Transplant as soon as large enough to
handle. Set the plants two to three feet apart each way. One ounce of seed will produce from 3,000 to 4,000 plants.
ST. LOUIS SEED CO.’S EARLY PERFECTION ERFURT FORCING— In this strain we endeavor to buUd up a strain
that comprised all the fine points in Cauliflower and the success of this variety has shown how we succeed. It is gorgeous
beyond description, snowlike in color and its growth of the compact form that will delight the grower. For an early
out-door forcing variety it cannot be equaled and is worthy of a trial. Price: Pkt., 25c; M <>*•» S1.25; H oz., §2.25; 1 oz.,
§4.00.
St. L. S. Co’s. Earliest Dwarf, Erfnrt, Extra Select.
ST. L. S. CO’S. EARLIEST
DWARF ERFURT, EXTRA
SELECT
This is a very early reliable sort that has found
special favor in many sections. Forms
white heads six to ten inches in diameter of
good quality. Its close growing habit per-
mits more heads to a given area than the
late maturing sorts. Our strain of this fine
variety is direct from the originator.
Price: Pkt., 25c.; oz., §1.25; oz.,
§2.25; 1 oz., §4.00; M lb., §14.00.
EARLY SNOWBALL
Large solid white heads. A sure cropper. It
is the ideal cauliflower for general use. A
sure leading variety of dwarf habit, with
short outer leaves, especially adapted for
forcing under glass during winter and spring.
Price: Pkt., 20c; M oz., §1.00; oz.,
§1.75; 1 oz., §3.00; M lb., §11.00.
PRIDE OF DENMARK
This excellent variety is especially adapted to
long, dry seasons. The heads grow to large
size, very solid, pure white and of a very
delicious flavor. Price: Pkt., 25c; oz.,
§1.25; Yi oz., §2.25; 1 oz., §4.00.
Above prices postpaid.
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New Golden Acre
COPENHAGEN MARKET— This is without doubt the
best early round headed cabbage and that its wonderfiil
merits are appreciated is demonstrated by the large
plantings made of this variety. The type is thoroughly
fixed and the heads maturing at the same time, which
makes it so popular and the great favorite of the market
gardener. It means less cost in harvesting. It is a vigorous
grower and yielder and an excellent keeper. The leaves
are of a light green color and tightly folded together in a
remarkably solid and compact form. The heads average
5 pounds in weight, are solid and firm. Don’t experi-
ment with a cheap strain of this famous variety. Price:
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; oz., 35c; M lb., Sl.OO; lb., S3.75.
Copenhagen Market
Charleston, Wakefield
LARGE CHARLESTON WAKEFIELD— A selection from
Early Jersey Wakefield, only it is about one week later than
that popular early variety and grows larger heads, often
averaging 8 to 10 potmds. Very solid and of fine quality.
There are immense quantities grown in the South for
northern markets. Price: Pkt., 10c; 3^ oz., 20c; oz.
30c; H lb., 90c; lb., S3.00.
HENDERSON’S EARLY SUMMER— This is one of the bes
of the large, early cabbages and is exceedingly valuable fo
the home or market gardener. The heads are larger than
the Wakefield type and only a few days later, points to be
considered when growing for the market. Price: Pkt., 10c;
}4 ox., 20c; oz., 30c; 34 lb., 90c; lb., §3.00.
CABBAGE
All Prices Postpaid.
One Ounce will produce about 2,000 plants; 34 pound seed in beds will produce plants for one acre.
CULTURE — Sow the early kinds in hotbeds in February and March, and in the open groimd in April and May. The late
varieties for fall and winter use sow in May, and transplant from the 8th to the 25th of July. Plant the early sorts 20 inches
distant in a row and 2 feet between the rows ; the later sorts 2 34 feet each way. To be well-grown. Cabbages require a deep, rich
loamy soil. Our Cabbage seed is especially grown for us, and we offer it as being of superior quahty.
THE NEW GOLDEN ACRE — A very fine new sort from Den-
mark— the home of fine Cabbages. It is very unifcrm,
almost every head could be cut at the same time. The
originator states that Golden Acre matures quicker than
any variety known to him. The head is of medi ^m size,
quite round, and is surrounded by a few sm \11 outer leaves.
It is very firm and folly equal to any of the late sorts in this
respect. On account of its hardness it will stand in the field
for a month or more without bursting and can be shippped
long distances and arrive in excellent condition. Dcm’t
fail to give the New Golden Acre a trial. Price: Pkt., 15c;
34 oz., 50c; 1 oz., 90c; 34 ib., $3.50.
EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD— This variety should be
grown in every garden. Many market-gardeners Consider
this the very best early variety. Certainly deserving of its
great popularity. Grown extensively for market and
shipping. Its merits are many, among which are large
heads for an early sort, small outside foliage and uniformity
of crop. Pj-ramidal in shape having a blunted or rounded
peak; very sweet. The seed we offer is from the very best
growers and is sure to give satisfaction. Pkt., 10c; 34 ox.,
20c; oz., 30c; 34 lb., 90c; Ib., $3.00.
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CABBAGE — Continued
Prices Postpaid
IMPROVED BRUNSWICK — Oiirs Is the true short stem type'
Good for second early and late crops, and attains an extra-
ordinary large size. Price: Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; oz., 30c;
M lb., 7.5c; lb., $2.75.
ALL SEASONS OR SUREHEAD — ^The names best describe this
variety as it is a sure-headed of the flat Dutch type of heads
and a first class main crop. The heads are very large, extremely
hard and solid. This certainly is the great all year roimd
cabbage. Price: Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; oz., 30c; M lb., 75c;
lb., $2.75.
GLORY OF ENKHUIZEN — This second early variety is very sme
heading and of excellent quality. The plants are of vigorous
growth, with large, rather spreading outer leaves which are
noticeably carved and frilled. The heads are globular or very
nearly round, very solid and of large size for so early a variety.
Price: Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 1 oz., 30c; lb., 90c; lb., $3.00.
SUPERIOR LATE FLAT DUTCH — We recommend this sort for
markets that require a very large and deep head. It is also much
used as a main crop or late sort for the home garden. The
plants are large, fairly compact but distinctly vigorous, with
medium length stem and large outer leaves, which are upright
in growth and moderately waved. The heads are uniformly
large. Price: Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; oz., 30c; % lb., 75c;
lb., $2.75.
AMERICAN KING — Introduced by us in 1904, it has met with
universal praise everywhere. Mammoth solid heads, weighing
from 8 to 12 poimds, are common sights in a field of this wonder-
ful late cabbage. We know of no cabbage that could equal this
magnificent variety, the real genuine leader of all. Its chief
points of merit are its absolute reliability of a sure crop, its
uniformly large size of head, its great drought and worm-
resisting quahties. A distinct feature of our American
King is the sm-^11 number and small lize of the ribs.
Our American King is the cabbage to grow. Price:
Pkt., 10c; y2 oz., 20c; oz., 35c; K lb., $1.00; lb., $4.00.
ST. LOUIS LATE MARKET — This strain is the result of
much care cn our part to develop and maintain the good
qualities which have made this sort so popular. The
plants are very hardy, comparatively slew growing but
very sure heading; stem rather short. The plants are
exceptionally vigorous, with very large, broad, spreading
outer leaves which are moderately smooth or very
slightly waved and slightly blistered. The heads are
uniformly large, often very large, flat but deep, distinctly
flattened on the top, solid and of excellent quality. This
is considered by many as the standard, very large late
St. Louis Late Market.
cabbage for home garden and market. It is an excellent
keeper. Price: Pkt., 10c; H 20c; oz., 30c; yi lb.,
90c; lbs., $3.00.
HOLLANDER OR DANISH BALL HEAD— Very hardy,
srrre heading, very solid, of good quality and as one of
the very best keepers this is particularly desirable for
distant markets or for late, spring use. The plants are
vigorous and compact, with stem of medium length.
They are exceedingly hardy in resisting cold and stand
dry weather well. The leaves are distinctly upright in
growth, few but rather large, long and narrow, th’ck.
smooth, bluish green covered with whitish bloom. The
heads are medium sized, roimd, exceptionally solid and
stand shipment better than any other late sort. Price:
Pkt., 10c; H oz., 20c; oz., 30c; M lb., 90c; lb., $3.00*
American Kin£
RED CABBAGE
EARLY RED ERFURT— Very early and solid. Price: Pkt.,
10c; y^ oz., 25c; oz., 45c.
MAMMOTH ROCK RED — This is by far the best, largest and
surest-heading Red Cabbage ever introduced. The plant is
large, with numerous spreading leaves. The head is large,
round, very solid. Price: Pkt., 10c; H oz., 25c; oz., 45c
SAVOY CABBAGE
PERFECTION LATE SAVOY — None of the late-growing varieties
can begin to equal in flavor this sort for family use ; heads large.
Price: Pkt., 10c; ^ oz., 25c; oz., 45c.
EARLY DWARF ULM SAVOY — A very early and superior dwarf
variety of fine quality. Price: Ptk., 10c; oz., 25c; oz., 45c.
CELERY OR CHINESE CABBAGE
Chinese Cabbage should be sown in the spring for early use and
again in July or August for fall use. Sow in drills 16 to 20
inches apart and thin the seedlings to 10 inches apart.
The full grown plant resembles Cos lettuce in appearance. It
has a nice flavor and may be eaten raw, or as a salad or cooked
Price: Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; 4 oz., $1.00.
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CARROT
One ounce will sow
100 feet of drill.
CULTURE — April is the time to sow for early use. Sow seed in drills twelve to fifteen inches apart, and thin out from three
to fom inches in drill, covering seed about one-half inch. For general crop sow in May, same distance apart as above but
cover seed a little deeper as sim is stronger. Perfect specimens require a fine pulverized, deep soil.
Carrots are not appreciated as they should be. Their table qualities are excellent, and as a food for stock they are sur-
passed by few root crops. They are especially valuable when fed to dairy cows, producing an increased fiow of rich milk and
imparting a beautiful golden yellow to the butter. We urge a more general use of the Carrot among our customers. Like other
root crops, it flourishes best in a well enriched sandy soil deeply tilled, and if plowed the Fall before, so much the better.
Early
Half-
Lonji
IMPROVED RUBICAN
STUMP-ROOTED VARIETY— It is a
truly magnificent carrot of a rich
orange shade and of a most excellent
flavor. As a carrot of all uses, it stands
alone on account of its extreme sweet-
ness and its enormous yielding prop-
erties. In our new improved strain of
Rubican we offer you seed that will sur-
pass your highest hopes of a delicious all-
aroimd carrot. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz.,
15c; M lb., 35c; lb., 90c; 5 lbs., $4.00.
ST. VALERY
In our new private strain of St. Valery we offer you one of the best. In size
it is large; rich, deep orange in color. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c;
H lb., 30c; lb., 75c; 5 lbs., $3.50.
FRANKFURT
This is an excellent market variety, of a rich orange-red color, very smooth
and handsome and producing very large crops. It is grown largely
on account of its productiveness and for its abUity to adapt itself to
all classes of soil. Tops of medium size. Roots are of medium length,
six to eight inches long, tapering uniformly to a blunt point. Although
the roots of this variety are comparatively short they produce as large
a bulk as the longer field sorts and are much easier to gather. Years
of testing and trials have made our strain of this popular variety the
best that can be obtained. Prieex Pkt., 5c; ez., 15«| lb., 35«;
lb., $1.00.
Above prices postpaid.
GUERANDE, OR OXHEART
The fact that this variety grows well in shallow soil and the shape of the carrot has readily
placed the Oxheart Carrot in the ranks of the leaders. The roots are broad at the top.
Flesh is a bright orange, fine grain and very sweet. It is an excellent variety for the
gardner, because of its thickness, which makes it a heavy producer. It is an excellent
keeper and therefore appeals to all. Fine for home use and profitable for the market.
Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; M lb., 35c; lbs., $1.00.
EARLY HALF LONG SCARLET
Very productive, medium early and of excellent quality.
The roots are thick and range from five to six inches
long, uniform in shape, stump-rooted but tapering
slightly. Smooth skin and the flesh is of a, deep orange
red in color. Our early Half-Long is gaining in favor
every year, a recognition of its many fine qualities.
Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; H lb., 35c; lb., 90c; 5 lbs.,
$4.00.
DANVER’S HALF-LONG
IMPROVED
For a general crop Danver’s Half-Long
Carrot stands supreme; it is by far the
most profitable for the market gardner
and has long been our leading variety.
It is half-long in shape, almost cylin-
drical, somewhat stump-rooted, and of
rich, dark orange color. Flesh is sweet
crisp, and tender. The greatest of care
has been exercised in the selection of
nothing but the highest class roots for
seed purposes. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz.,
15c; M lb., 35c; lb., 90c; 5 lbs., $4.00.
Danver*s
Half-L«nil
Impravad.
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CELERY
One ounce will produce about 3,000 plants.
Price Postpaid.
CULTURE — The proper time to sow is early in April, transplanting
about the first of June. Set in rows 3 feet apart, and about 8 inches
between plants in the row. Keep down all weeds, and as Pall approaches,
draw earth up to the plants, keeping the stalks well together.
GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING
The heart is rich golden-yellow with light yellowish green outer-leaves. The
ribs are thick and broad and the hearts large and solid. It is the
leading early variety and its superb quahty, freedom from stringiness, its crisp-
ness and delightful fiavor has endeared it to all who plant it. If you want a
strain from the highest type, the kind that will produce big results, you will find
it here. Price: Pkt., 10c; ^ oz., 25c; oz., 40c; ^ lb., $1.25; lb. ,$1.00.
SANFORD’S EASY BLANCHING
The stalks are of medium height and stocky in growth, and the easiness with which
they are blanched and its, keeping qualities has made it a -universal favorite. The
tender, brittle delicious flavored stalks are highly relished by all and their at-
tractive appearance insures a good sale when offered on the market. Our seed was
grown from highly selected, extra fine stock. Price: Pkt., 10c; 3^ oz., 25c;
oz., 40c; M lb., $1.25; lb., $4.00.
GOLDEN HEART — Fine variety of a beautiful waxy, golden yellow color, when
blanched. It is a very showy and attractive variety, which is rapidly gaining more
attention every year. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; M lb., 65c; lb., $2.00.
WHITE PLUME — Valuable for Fall or early Winter use, very widely known for
its remarkable -vigor and is a truly beautiful type with stalks creamy white, crisp
and delicious. Price: Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; M lb., 75c.
CURLED CELERY — This new variety is a great favorite of the gardeners for cutting
and bunching. Its use for flavoring has made it very valuable and should be
grown on that account. For use in soups, etc., it is unexcelled. Price: Pkt.,
5c; oz., 25c; M lb., 75c.
Golden Self-Rlanchinil
CELERIAC
(Turnip Rooted Celery)
CULTURE — Treat seeds and plants the same as recommended fw
celery with the exception that it is customary to set the plants in
rows 1 foot apart.
GIANT PRAGUE (Turnip Rooted)— This celebrated variety is the
largest, smoothest and best strain of celeriac that can be obtained.
Owing to its fine flavor it should be more widely grown than it is as
it is fine for flavoring soups and salads or boiled like turnips and pars-
nips. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; 34 lb., 75c.
CARDOON
ARGE SPANISH— Large, fleshy-leaved plants, chiefly used as a
Winter vegetable. The blanched stalks and broad ribs of the inner
leaves when properly cooked are tender and of an agreeable flavor.
Price: Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; M lb., 50c; lb., $1.50.
Corn Salad
CORN SALAD OR FETTICUS
One ounce will sow about 100 feet of drill.
COW the seed in early spring at the time of the first sowing
of lettuce and make successful plantings as often as
desired. For very early salads, sow in the fall and by pro-
tecting the plants during the winter months with leaves or
straw, it can be gathered very early in the spring. If planted
in ^pril it is soon ready for use. Corn Salad is best served in
miktures -with other herbs as lettuce, water-cress or white
miistard.
LARGE LEAVED — The hardiest, earliest and most ap-
petizing variety grown. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb.,
35c; lb., $1.00.
COLLARDS
A GREAT favorite in the South, where they are used
extensively for “greens.” Culture similar to cab-
bage.
GEORGIA, OR SOUTHERN— The standard variety for
productiveness. Price: Pkt,, 5c; oz., 15c.
CHICORY
WITLOOF CHICORY— In order to
grow good “Witloof” the seed
should be sown during April in the open
ground, in drills 10 or 12 inches apart, in
deep, rich soil. Allow the plants to grow
until November, then take up the roots
and trim off the leaves up to about 1 34
inches from the neck. Then plant in a
trench 8 to 12 inches deep, placing the
roots upright, about 1 34 inches apart.
WITLOOF — Is eaten raw or as a salad
and is also sometimes cooked like
ordinary Endive. This is the best
variety of Chicory. Price: Pkt.,
10c; 34 oz., 20c; oz., 35c; 34 lb.,
$1.00.
LARGE ROOTED — The finest flavored
and hardiest growing variety. Price:
Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; 34 lb., 75c. Witloof Chicory
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CORN, SWEET OR SUGAR
NOTE: If in the market for 50 lbs., or over, write for price.
(By Parcel Post, add Postage; see inside cover.)
One lb. of seed will plant about 100 hills; 12 to 15 lbs., an acre in hills.
'T'O HAVE the finest Sweet Corn it must be picked in just the right condition,
thatis, when the skin of the grain breaks at the shghtest pimctme. It will be
of inferior quahty if it is either a few days too old or too young. Our Sweet
Com is thoroughly tested before it leaves our hands. At the following
prices on Com — packets and quarter pounds are sent prepaid, all
larger quantities are shipped at purchaser’s expense.
Our
Sweet
Corn
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Seeds
Whipples Early
WHIPPLE’S EARLY — (See illustration) — Of the narrow-grained
Evergreen type, but ready for use much earlier. Ears 8 to 9 inches
long, 16 to 18 rows of pearly white grains. The chief distinction of
this variety is that it is by far the earhest of the deep narrow-grained
Evergreen types and has a larger sugar content. Price: Pkt., 10c;
lb., 20c; lb., 35c; 10 lbs., $2.50.
GOLDEN BANTAM — This dwarf-growing early variety is the most
deliciously flavored corn. The plants attain a height of three to four
feet, bearing two or more ears, about five inches long, to a stalk. These
little fat ears are so compactly filled with kernels and so sweet and
delicious, so tender and milky, that it is the sweetest corn on earth.
Price: Pkt., 10c; 3^ lb., 20c; 1 lb., 30c; 10 lbs., $2.00.
EARLY EVERGREEN — The stalk is very strong, stm*dy and of only
medium height; the leaves broad and dark green in color, a habit of
growth, which gives it great endurance during a dry time. Especially
adapted for early trucking ; also very desirable for the home garden.
Price: Pkt., 10c; H lb., 20c; 1 lb., 30c; 10 lbs., $2.00.
Early Evergreen
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ADAM’S EXTRA EARLY — It is an excellent variety for roasting and of good
quality if pulled promptly after reaching maturity. The truckers and market
fardeners have found this an excellent variety for market growing. Price;
•kt., 10c; 3^ lb., 15c; 1 lb., 25c; 10 lbs., $1.75.
ADAM’S EARLY — Is another variety that has found great favor among the
gardeners. Price; Pkt., 10c; lb., 15c; 1 lb., 25c; 10 lbs., $1.75.
EARLY WHITE CORY — The grain is large, broad, very white and of nice quaUty
The early Cory certainly is an excellent variety if you want early corn. Price ;
Pkt., 10c; 34 lb., 20c; 1 lb., 30c; 10 lbs., $2.00.
MAMMOTH WHITE CORY — We consider this one of the best extra early
varieties for the market and home garden. The ears are very large for so
early a variety. The stalks are about four feet high, each generally bearing
two large, finely shaped ears which become fit for use as early as those of any
variety. They are twelve rowed, six to seven inches long, very symmetrical
and handsome, seldom with any opening between the rows at the base. The
grain is large, broad, very white and of remarkably good quality for such an
early sort. Price; Pkt., 10c; 34 lb. ,20c; 1 lb., 30c; 10 lbs., $2.00.
KENDALL’S EARLY GIANT — Those desiring the choicest and earUest Sweet
Corn will do well to plant this variety, the growth being of a dwarf nature —
4 to 5 feet high. Price; Pkt., 10c; ^ lb., 20c; 1 lb., 30c; 10 lbs., $2.00.
GENERAL CROP AND LATE
HOWLING MOR — The stalks are usually about 5 feet in height and produce
early in the season two splendid ears to a stalk. The ears are 7 to 9 inches
in length and are well covered with a heavy husk. Price; Pkt., 10c; 34 lb.,
20c; 1 lb., 30c; 10 lbs., $2.00; 25 lbs., $3.75.
COUNTRY GENTLEMAN— One of the rich-
est flavored of all the late varieties. As a
table Corn this variety stands unrivaled, and
without doubt is the most luscious of all
varieties of Sweet Corn. The plump, pearly-
white kernels are of great depth, and most
delicious. Price; Pkt., 10c; 3^ lb., 20c; 1
lb., 30c; 10 lbs., $2.00.
STOWELL’S EVERGREEN— Too well known
to need any introduction. The Stowell’s
Evergreen is hard to beat and for a long time
to come many will have it in preference to any
other sort. This Corn is distinguished by the
large ear, the long, deep kernels, its rich,
sugary flavor, and its long-keeping qualities.
Our seed has been selected for its sweetness,
productiveness and large size. Price; Pkt.,
Pkt., 10c; 34 lb., 20c; 1 lb., 30c; 10 lbs.,
$2.00; 25 lbs., $3.75.
WHITE EVERGREEN — Stalks very vigorous,
6 to 7 feet high. The ears are imiformly
very large and well-filled. When in the green
state both cob and kernel are white as snow.
Price; Pkt., 10c; 3^ lb., 20c; 1 lb., 30c;
10 lbs., $2.00; 25 lbs., $3.75.
Country Gentleman
POP CORN
WHITE RICE — A very handsome and prolific
white variety. The ears are five to seven
inches long. The kernels are long, pointed
and somewhat resemble rice. This excellent
rather late maturing variety yields heavily
and is considered the best pop corn for
parching. Price; Pkt., 5c; lb., 20c;
10 lbs., $1.75.
JAPANESE HULLESS — Also known in
some sections as Japanese Rice. — The
Japanese HuUess is a dwarf-grqwing
corn, a heavy yielder of attractive ears
peculiar in form, being nearly as thick as long
The kernels are similar to the best strains of
White Rice, only longer and slimmer and
pearly white in color, but its crowning merit
lies in its popping quaUty, fine flavor and
absence of hull or shell. Price; Pkt., 5c;
lb., 25c; 10 lbs., $2.00.
Stowell’s Evergreen
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Extra Lon^ White Spine or Evergreen
CRESS
'T'HE refreshing piquancy of the leaves of Cress has caused
-L it to be greatly used as an appetizing salad, or for garnishing
various dishes. One ounce of cress will sow two hundred feet of
row.
FINE CURLED (Pepper Grass) — Its rapid growth has aided
a great demand for this variety of Cress. Price: Pkt.,
5c; oz., 15c; lb., 40c.
WATER CRESS — A very hardy plant which can be grown easily
in a shallow pond of fresh water or along the edges of shallow
running streams. Seeds may be started readily in pans or
boxes of very moist earth, and when the young plants are
well started, they can be transplanted to the stream or
pond. Price: IPkt., 10c; oz., 30c; lb., SI. 00; lb., $3.75.
CUCUMBER about 50 hil^.
Ry parcel post, add postage.
(^^ULTURE — The first planting should be made in May in
hotbeds; inverted sods form an excellent medium for both
planting on and carrying the young plants to their permanent
location, or small paper pots can be used. Such plantings are
usually ready for transplanting to the open groimd in from three
to four weeks.
DAVIS PERFECT — A very fine cucumber for market as well as
the home garden. Fine length, shmness, beautiful dark
green color, transparent-like fiesh with dehciously cool
refreshing flavor, and crisp. Fruits 8 to 10 inches long,
tapering at both ends, solid flesh, few seeds. It is one of the
most popular among extra long white spine cucumbers.
Ready for market in 65 days. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c;
14 lb., 30c; lb., 90c.
EARLY WHITE SPINE — This truly is the peerless cucumber
and for slicing it has no equal. Our select strain of this
variety is unsurpassed for the table or market. Price:
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; lb., 25c; lb., 75c.
ST. L. S. CO’.S IMPROVED GREEN HYRRID— In our
“Improved Green Hybrid’’ we offer the perfect cucumber,
an extra early species of a most remarkable quahty as well
as appearance. For slicing it is superb, and its symmetrical
fruits are uniformly large. The flesh is very sohd, fine
grained. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; lb., 30c; 1 lb.,
90c.
ARLINGTON IMPROVED WHITE SPINE— A fine va-
riety for either forcing or out-of-doors planting. A good
seller on the market and the most profitable cucumber to
grow for shipping. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 34 lb., 25c;
1 lb., 75c.
LONDON LONG GREEN — The standard of all long green varieties.
Almost as early as the shorter varieties, but its great size makes up
for the difference. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 34 lb., 30c; 1 lb.,
85c; 5 lbs., $4.00.
JAPANESE CLIMRING — Here is a variety that won’t take up
so much space in yoiu' garden as it easily trails up poles or trellises.
Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 34 !!*•» 30c; 1 lb., $1.00.
EXTRA LONG M’HITE SPINE OR EVERGREEN—
Extra early, of a dark green color and very prolific-
Fruits range from eight to ten inches in length and
the absence of seeds is noticeable. A grand variety.
Price Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 34 11>** 25c; lb., 75c.
JERSEY PICKLE — The happy medium between the short and long
green cucumbers. Price: Pkt., 5c oz., 10c; 341b., 25c; 1 lb., 75c.
EARLY GREEN CLUSTER — A short pale-green variety, maturing
early. The favorite for pickling. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c;
34 lb., 25c; 1 lb., 75c.
GHERKIN or BURR — Makes excellent pickles and is quite a novelty.
Price: Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 34 lb., 50c.
ENDIVE
One ounce of seed to 300 feet of row.
'PNDIVE is one of the best and most wholesome salads for fall and
winter use. Sow in shallow drills in April for early use, or for late
use in June or July. When nearly full gi’own, and before they are fit
for the table, they must be bleached.
GREEN CURLED — -Ornamental curled leaves of dark green color
Blanches white and crisp. This is the standard variety and most
widely planted. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 34 lb., 40c; lb., $1.25.
WHITE CURLED — Leaves are not as tender as the green curled, but
it is self-blanching and very attractive. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c;
34 lb., 40c; lb., $1.25.
BROAD-LEAVED or ESCAROLLE— Broad, thick ribs, with slightly
wrinkled leaves. This is the best broad-leaved variety. Price:
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 34 lb., 40c} lb., $1.25.
Green Curled Endive.
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EGG PLANT
One ounce will produce about 1,000 plants.
ST. L. S. CO.’S IMPROVED OVAL SPINELESS— This
new variety, our own production, hasproven itself superior
to any other strain, being very early. H^ardy and productive,
it is an ideal variety and gardeners can make more money
from this improved and selected strain than from any other.
Price; Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; oz., 40c; 34 Ih., $1.50.
BLACK BEAUTY — This distinct new variety is indeed a
beauty. It is very attractive in appearance and of excel-
lent flavor. Price: Pkt., 10c; 34 25c; oz. 40c; 34 Ih.,
$1.50.
EARLY LONG PURPLE— An early, hardier variety; club-
shaped, dark purple fruit, six to eight inches long, pre-
ferred by some for slicing; flesh Arm. Price: Pkt., 10c;
34 oz., 25c; oz., 40c; 34 lb., $1.50.
KOHL RABI
One ounce will sow about 200 feet of drill.
(CULTURE — This is a very delicious vegetable, and is
increasing in popularity rapidly; combines the good
qualities of the turnip and cabbage but excels both in
qualities and productive qualities. Sow in Spring in rows
14 inches apart, and thin away the plants to 8 inches.
EARLIEST WHITE ERFURT— An excellent variety for
forcing. It will also do well in the open ground. Price:
Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; M lb., 90c.
EARLY WHITE VIENNA— Flesh white and tender; a
standard sort for market and table use. Good for forcing.
This variety has a very short top and forms the ball
quickly, thus making it a particularly desirable sort on
account of its earliness. Price: Pkt., 10c; ez., 25c;
M lb., 75c; 1 lb., $2.50.
EARLY PURPLE VIENNA— Differs from the early White
. Vienna in color only. Price: Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 34
lb., 90c.
KALE
By Parcel Post, add Postage.
Sow four pounds to the acre; one ounce will sow 150
feet of drill.
/CULTURE — For Spring use sow in September and pro-
^ tect during Winter with covering of straw. For Fall use
sow in May or June, cover seed one-half inch deep.
DWARF GERMAN FOR SPRING— An improved selec-
tion of the ordinary Dwarf German Greens. A superior
variety for market culture. It has no equal. Price: Pkt.,
5c; oz., 10c; 34 ih., 2.5c; 1 lb., 7.5c; 5 lbs., $3.25.
DWARF GERMAN GREEN HOME GROWN (for Fall)—
Largely grown for supplying “greens” during the Fall,
Winter and Spring. The plants are hardy; frost improves
the quality. The leaves are very large, deeply curled
and fringed, and of that desirable rich bright green color.
Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 34 Ih., 25c; 1 lb., 75c; 5 lbs.,
$3.25.
DOUBLE CURLED SCOTCH — Desuable for Winter and
Spring greens. Leaves are cmJy like Parsley, tender
and of very flne flavor. It is improved by frost. Price:
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 34 Ih., 40c; 1 lb., $1.25.
TALL SCOTCH — This variety makes beautiful plants,
two feet or more in height. Leaves are finely curled
and very tender. Price: Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 34 H*.,
40c; 1 Ib., $1.25.
LEEK
T EEK is a mild onion-flavored plant, prized as being the
ideal for soup, etc. Transplant in rows 1 foot apart and
6 inches apart in the row.
LONDON FLAG- — The earliest, largest and most uniform
of all. Price: Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 34 lb., 60c; 1 lb., $2.00.
LARGE ROUEN — A large, thick, short-stemmed variety.
Price: Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 34 lb., 60c; 1 lb., $2.00.
Dwarf German Green Kale
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ST. L. S. CO’.S BIG
MARKET GARDENER LETTUCE
A Grand Lar^e Cabbage Lettuce — for Either Early Spring or Fall.
'T'HIS is the most extensively grown Lettuce in the country either for market or private tables. For a time- tried and true
Lettuce you will find the M arket Gardener the finest lettuce that can be planted and when you consider its many fine qualities,
you will then realize that anything said about this variety is far from exaggeration ; in fact, our strain of Market Gardener cannot
be fully described as it is the one perfect Lettuce and if you grow it you will learn for yourself.
Whether grown in the open ground for early Spring or FaU use, or in frames for Spring, it invarianly gives both the grower
and user the utmost satisfaction, producing under ordinarily favorable conditions, splendid buttery-yellow heads, packed with
thoroughly blanched leaves, crisp, tender, sweet, white and of the most exquisite fiavor. Its handsome appearance, with large
outside leaves and its long-standing qualities without running to seed have made it the universal favorite.
The best test is to visit some of the large growers in this vicinity and see the large areas of it; may be seen as late as
November 15th; a slight covering of salt hay amply protects the plants from hard frosts, and when cut for market the leaves are
fresh and bright. Thousands of acres of our Market Gardener are grown during the Winter in Florida and other Southern states
for shipping to Northern markets. We know of no other variety that gives such general satisfaction and for those who have a
desire to grow a superior Lettuce, they cannot grow anything better. Years of testing and care have assisted in producing this
remarkable Lettuce and it will pay you to take advantage of this and plant this Superior strain. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c;
M lb., 50c; 1 lb., $1.50; 5 lbs., $6.50.
EARLY CURED VARIETIES
CULTURE — Lettuce seed should be sown very early in the Spring and at intervals of 15 days for a succession; sow the seed
in shallow drills — being careful to firm the soil well over the seed and thin to 4 inches apart in row. Two ounces of seed
will sow 150 feet of rows, 4 to 5 poun^ seed required per acre.
EARLY CURLED SIMPSON— The standard cutting
or loose-headed variety. Earlier than the heading sorts.
Price: Pkt., 5ci oz., 15c; 34 lb., 40c; lb., $1.25.
BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON — Larger and lighter in
color than Early Curled Simpson. Price: Pkt., 5c;
oz., 15c; 34 11>*» 40c; lb., $1.25.
Above prici
GRAND RAPIDS — Especially adapted for early family
use. A loose-headed Lettuce of pleasing appearance and
remarkable table merit. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c;
34 lb., 50c; 1 lb., $1.50.
PRIZE HEAD — As its name implies, forms a very large,
loose head, slightly tinged with brown. Price: Pkt.,
5c; oz., 15c; 3^ lb., 40c; 1 lb., $1.25.
postpaid.
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OUTDOOR GROWING
For General Crop
ST. L. S. CO.S BLACK SEEDED FORCING— The
favorite of gardeners who grow for the St. Louis market,
where there is always a big demand for this popular
variety. Heads are of a medium size, well formed
and compact, of excellent quality and fine appearance.
For a fine, delicious, early tender Lettuce plant our Black
Seeded Forcing. Prices Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; lb.,
50c; 1 lb., $1.50.
ST. L. S. CO.’S BIG BOSTON — This grand variety
has proved to be most valuable and is now being more
extensively grown for market and private use than any
lettuce. Whether it is grown in the open ground for
Summer and Fall use, or in frames for Spring, it still
produces the splendid, large, buttery-yellow heads,
packed with thoroughly blanched leaves, crisp, tender.
Prices Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 34 lb., 40c; 1 lb., $1.25;
5 lbs., $6.00.
ST. L. S. CO.’S IMP. BUTTER — This is one of the finest
the most brittle as well as the crispest lettuce. This
delicious variety is of the cabbage type. Every plant is
uniformly perfect, nearly all head with but few outside
leaves. Prices Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; }4 lb., 50c; 1 Ib.,
$1.50.
WHITE BIG BOSTON — This excellent variety is noted
for its extra large and firm heads, and thin leaves of the
finest quality. The interior is most beautifully blanched,
creamy-white, crisp, tender and delicious and absolutely
free from the bitterness prevalent in some lettuce. It is
a very large, robust-growing variety, and a sure header;
does well during the cool Fall and Spring months. Heads
of a pleasing light-green color, firm and of superior
quality. When grown in cold-frames the heads are not as
tight as when grown outside. One of the best market
varieties we know. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 34 lb.,
40c; lb., $1.25; 5 lbs., $6.00.
N. Y. WONDERFUL, or LOS ANGELES— This splendid
mammoth heading and long-keeping variety has been
firown to weigh 3 pounds to the head. Heart is solid, of
ight green color, very sweet, tender and crisp. Long-
standing. Perfect heads and a good shipper. Price; Pkt.,
10c; oz., 20c; 34 lb., 65c; 1 lb., $2.00.
ICEBERG — This is a cabbage heading variety, crisp and
tender. Large, extremely hard and well balanced heads.
Leaves are slightly blistered, crumpled and twisted.
Color, light green. Price; Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; lb.,
65c; 1 lb., $2.00.
Iceberg Lettuce.
MAMMOTH BLACK SEEDED BUTTER— A fine variety
for outdoor planting or for cold frames, either for market
or home use. It produces extra large heads, very compact,
of a fine flavor. Price; Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 3| lb., 50c;
1 lb., $1.50; 5 lbs., $6.50.
ST. LOUIS MARKET — A great favorite among the
gardeners where its many good qualities insure for it a
big market demand, with a good price for same. Its large
heads of crisp, buttery flavor have made this variety the
most popular market variety and you can be sure of a big
crop of lettuce if you plant our strain of St. Louis Market
For the Summer home garden. Price; Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c;
34 lb., 40c; 1 lb., $1.25; 5 lbs., $6.00.
HANSON — In every respect an ideal lettuce. It never
fails to make large handsome heads. Price; Pkt., 5c;
oz., 15c; 3^ lb., 50c; 1 lb., $1.50.
TRIANON COS (Romanine) — A distant variety, tall,
self-bleaching. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 34 lb., 50c.
HARDY GREEN WINTER— Very popular. Price; Pkt.,
5c; oz., 15c; 34 lb., 50c.
BROWN DUTCH WINTER— The standard Winter sort.
Of delicious flavor. Price; Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 34 lb., 50c.
St* Louis Market
MUSTARD
(By Parcel Post, See Inside Front Cover).
(One ounce will sow 40 feet of drill).
ATUSTARD should be sown in every
garden. As a money-maker it attains
a high rank, always being in great demand
by hotels; for greens, salads, etc,, it is un-
surpassed.
CHINESE CURLED— When cooked hke
spinach the broad leaves of this variety are
delicious. They are often more than a foot in
length and crimped much like the Savoy
Cabbage. Price; Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 34
lb., 20c; 1 lb., 60c.
GIANT SOUTHERN CURLED— A favorite
in the South, growing very large with a
beautiful curld leaf. It is very tender and
of especially good flavor; also desirable
for garnishing. Price; Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c;
34 lb., 20c; 1 lb., 60c.
WHITE OR YELLOW LONDON— Seeds
are used for pickling and the leaves are
reUshed by many people. Price; Pkt.,
5c; oz., 10c; 34 lb., 30c; 1 lb., 75c.
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MUSKMELON
One ounce will plant about 50 hills; 2 to 3 pounds in
hills per acre.
(Seed hy Parcel Post, add Postage; See Inside Cover)
(CULTIVATE — In hills, which should be 5 to 6 feet apart
^ each way, and composed of hght, moderately rich
soil. The hills should be dug about 2 feet square, 12 inches
deep. Plant in May, ten seeds to the hill, and when the
plants are well up, thin out to three. Cultivate until the
vines cover the ground and pinch the ends of the growing
shoots to induce early fruiting.
EDWARDS PERFECTO — A new type of Rockyford showing
a trace of Burrell Gem. This seed cavity is triangular
and the flesh pink, extremely thick, sweet and spicy. This
melon is almost round and heavily netted. Its shipping
qualities are excellent, all that can be desired, a fine
variety for shipping and home garden. Price: Pkt., 5c;
oz., 10c; 3^ Ib.y 35c; lb. §1.00.
Rocky Ford
ST. LOUIS MARKET — By far the sweetest and most
luscious, richly flavored melon ever gi’own. Flesh is
green and delicious, rind is green and solid, with a rich
aromatic flavor that is simply indescribable. Price: Pkt.,
5c; oz., 10c; lb., 35c; lb., §1.00
ROCKY FORD PINK MEAT (Pollack No. 25)— This
muskmelon is considered the best of the salmon fleshed
Rocky Fords. Is the most reliable and best cropper,
thriving on most any soil, and has proven the best all
roimd melon. The fruits are of great uniformity in size and
shape, with well developed gray netting, closely laced and
covering the entire surface. The rich salmon flesh is very
deep, sohd, of a luscious, sweet flavor and ripens clear to
the rind. Its shipping quaUties are excellent .quahty all
that can be desired, and we believe is destined to become
popular. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 34 1 !*•» 35c; lb., §1.00.
BANANA — This melon surpasses all others in its delicious
fragrance. The flesh (the melon being nearly sohd) is
of a rich salmon. The quality is first-rate when the
melon is thoroughly ripe. It grows from 20 to 28 inches
in length and is very prolific. By many this melon is
considered of super b quality ; it is essentially a home garden
variety. Price: Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 3€ H*., 50c; lb.,
§1.25.
BURREL GEM — The flesh is of the most handsome salmon
color, the skin of a beautiful netted dark green; it is
shallow ribbed and shaped similar to the Rocky Ford, only
larger. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 34 ll*** 30c; lb., 90c.
COLORADO QUEEN — We pronoimce this the best green-
fleshed melon for shipping long distances offered to date.
It is as early as the Rocky Ford, with deep flesh. The
Illustration shows the shape. It will hold up longer before
getting soft and turning yellow than any variety we know
of. The netting is heavy, slightly covering the ribs. It
averages a trifle larger than Burrel Gem. Price:
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 34 lb., 35c; lb., §1.00.
HONEY DEW — Melons are a little different from both
Muskmelons and Watermelons. The skin is smooth and
hard, flesh extremely tender, rich, sweet and juciy.
Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; M lb., 50c; lb., §1.50.
OSAGE— Dark green skin of a peculiar netting. Salmon
flesh, very delicious. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 34 lb.,
30c; lb., 75c.
NETTED GEM ROCKY FORD— The melon that made
Rocky Ford, Colo., famous — A well known, profitable
market sort of the small basket-melon type. The vines
are vigorous, producing an enormous quantity of fruits.
The melons are very uniform in size and shape, being
slightly oval. Skin a rich, greenish gold when fully ripe;
the netting is fine and prominent. The flesh is light green
in color, very deep, ripening clear to the rind, which is
very thin. In flavor it is peculiarly rich, luscious and free
from stringiness. The seed we offer is of the best stock.
Ripe fruits in 75 days. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 34 lb.,
35c; lb., §1.00.
TIP-TOP — The most productive Muskmelon known; good
for early or late, having a sweet, juicy, fine flavor; solid
flesh (but not hard) and eatable to the outside coating.
The fruit is of large size, nearly roimd, evenly ribbed and
moderately netted. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 34 lb., 35c;
lb., §1.00.
Colorado Quoon
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WATERMELON
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QULTURE — Treat the same as muskmelon, except that they should be planted 8 to 10 feet apart, according to variety.
Tom Watson
ORDHOOK EARLY — A most delicious and productive
variety for the family garden, succeeding in northern
states, where melons were never matured before. The
flesh is of a beautiful bright red color. Price; Pkt., 5c;
ox., 10c; ^ Ib.y 25c; Ib.y 60c.
KLECKLY SWEETS (Monte Cristo)— Is especially
recommedned for its fine flavor — in this respect surpassing
most all others. Price; Pkt., 5c; ox., 10c; 3^ lb., 25c;
lb., 60c.
TOM WATSON — A large, long melon similar in shape,
color and splendid quality to Monte Cristo, but averaging
larger in size and with a tougher rind, making it especially
adapted for shipping to distant markets. The vines are
vigorous and productive. The flesh is rich red, sweet and
tender. Seed white, more or less marked with brown.
Wherever ^own in the South it has become very popular
as a shipping sort. Price; Pkt., 5c; ox., 10c; 34 lb.,
25c; lb., 75c; 5 lbs., $3.50.
ST. L. S. CO’S SWEETHEART— Almost globular, but
a little longer than thick. Skin is a beautiful light, bright
mottled green, thin, but very tough rind. Price; Pkt.,
5c; ox., 10c; 34 11>*» 25cf lb., 60c.
FLORIDA FAVORITE — Shape oblong, with light and
dark green skin; flesh is bright crimson and deliciously
sweet. We offer only a select stock of this famous melon.
MUSHROOM CULTURE
Mushroom Culture Leaflet Mailed Free. Ask for it when you order
your Spawn.
We always have a flne, fresh supply of “Pure Culture” Spawn on hand and
you can depend on getting the kind of spawn that will produce large
mushrooms. There has been such a great demand for this spawn that
we were unable to obtain any, but the manufacturers are again making
regular shipments and our many growers can expect their usual supply of
Spawn of the highest quality. This Spawn comes in bricks weighing about
18 to 20 ounces. A brick is sufficient to spawn ten square feet of bed.^ Be
sure to mention the cultuial leaflet when you order yom- spawn. Price;
Per brick, 25c; 5 bricks, $1.00. If wanted by parcel post add 5 cents
a brick for postage.
MUSHROOM CULTURE— By Robinson. The best EngUsh Book, cloth
bound. Price; $1.00 postpaid.
MUSHROOMS — By W. Falconer. The best American book, cloth bound.
Prices $l.St pestpaid.
GEORGIA RATTLESNAKE — One of the largest varieties,
and stands shipping long distances. Fruits of good size,
oblong in form, distinctly stripped and mottled: flesh
bright scarlet and of excellent quality. Price; Pkt., 5c;
ox., 10c; 34 25c; lb., 60c.
IRISH GREY — The vine is very vigorous and holds up
well, producing fruit until late summer. The rind is
greenish grey in color, thin but very tough. Flesh is
beautiful red and free from stringiness. Shape and size
similar to Tom Watson. Well adapted for either market or
home use. Price; Pkt., 5c; ox., 10c; 34 lb., 35c; lb.,
$1.00.
McIVER’S WONDERFUL SUGAR— This celebrated
melon is claimed by many to be the sweetest of all varieties.
Crisp, free from any strings. Solid meat. Price; Pkt.,
5c; ox., 10c; 3i lb., 25c; lb., 60c.
CITRON — The fruits are medium sized, uniformly round
and are used exclusively for preserves or pickles. The
color is dark green, distinctly striped and marbled with
light green. The flesh is white and solid, but is not at all
sxiitable for eating raw. Seed red. Price; Pkt., 5c;
ox., 10c; H lb., 25c.
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Dwarf Green Okra*
ONION
An ounce will sow 100 feet of drill. Four to five pounds
to the acre for Lar^e Onions.
/CULTURE — Sow in rich, sandy soil, in drills 1 foot apart,
as early as possible in the Spring, cover with fine soil;
when plants are strong enough, thin out to 3 or 4 inches.
Have ground thoroughly cultivated, free from weeds and
well fertilized.
PHILADELPHIA SILVERSKIN— One of the leading
white sorts, beautiful shape and mild flavor. It is largely
used for growing sets on account of its fine shape when
small. Price: Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; lb., 85c; 1 lb..
LARGE WHITE GLORE — This celebrated Onion in ap
pearance and quality is one of the finest in cultivation.
Perfectly globe-shaped, with pure white skin; fine grained
and of excellent flavor. A good keeper. Price: Pkt.,10c;
oz., 25c; M lb., 90c; 1 lb., $3.00.
OKRA, or GUMBO
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COW seed thinly in drills one inch deep and three feet
apart. When well up thin out the plants to one foot apart.
Gather the pods when young. Very deUcious and appetizing.
WHITE VELVET — Beautiful, smooth velvety white pods,
produced in the greatest abundance. Price: Pkt., 5c;
oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; 1 lb., 75c.
PERKINS MAMMOTH LONG POD— In productiveness
this Okra is simply wonderful. Pods of an intense green
color, are of an rmusual length and do not get hard. Price:
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; )4 lb., 25c; 1 lb., 75c.
DWARF GREEN — The standard dwarf, short green-pod
variety. Very productive. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c;
^ lb., 25c; 1 lb., 75..
GIANT YELLOW PRIZE TAKER— Om new Giant Yellow
Prize Taker cannot be recommended too highly. There is
a limit to the good quaUties of other Onions. The king
of all main crop varieties. Price: Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c;
M lb., 60c; 1 lb., $1.60.
MAMMOTH SILVER KING (White Garanus)— One of
the greatest, grandest and most delicious Onions ever
offered. Grows very large, early: flat, but thick through :
tender and of very mild sweet flavor; uniform in size and
shape. Price: Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; J4 lb., 90c; 1 lb.,
$3.00.
LARGE RED WETHERSFIELD— Undoubtedly the most
popular Onion ever grown. The standard of all red
varieties. Skin is deep purple red, flesh purplish white.
(See cut.) Price: Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; lb., 60c; 1 lb.,
$1.75.
LARGE RED GLOBE — This celebrated variety differs from
the Wethersfield in being almost a perfect globe and
matures later, and by its handsome appearance on the
market sells better. An excellent ke^er. Price: Pkt.,
10c; oz., 20c; M lb., 60c; 1 lb., $1.75.
ONION SETS— (See Page 31.)
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PARSLEY
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One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill.
(CULTURE — Make the rows 12 to 14 inches apart. Thin to 3 or 4 inches apart, or
transplant at this distance. Can be sown in hot-beds in February, or later in open
ground. Late in Autumn place frames over some of the plants to lengthen out the
season for cutting.
DOUBLE CURLED — Very robust, free growth. Leaves are large, very dark, green
and beautifuky curled: exceedingly large yields. Stands heat and cold better
than most varieties. Price: Pt., 5c; oz., 15c; lb., 40c; lb., SI. 25.
HAMBURG, OR ROOTED — A rooted variety of which the roots are the portion
used; good in flavoring soup and stews. Price: Pt., 5c; oz., 15c; y± lb., 40c;
lb.,si.00.
PLAIN LEAF — Leaves are longer and darker green than the curled varieties: very
hardy. Excellent for seasoning. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 34 lb., 25c; Ib., 7.5c.
PARSNIP
One oz. of seed for 200 ft. of row; 5 lbs. seed required for an acre.
^ULTURE — Work the soil very deep and pulverize the surface thoroughly. Sow
^ the seed in early Spring, of an inch deep, in rows 12 to 18 inches apart.
As soon as the young plants appear, cultivate and hand weed them, and when 3
inches high thin to 6 inches apart in the row.
HOLLOW CROWN (Lar^e Su^ar) — The bestand mostwidely cultivated variety
Grows long, smooth, tender and is very sugary. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c
34 lb., 30c; lb., 75c.
PEPPER
One ounce will produce about 2,000 plants.
C^ULTURE — Sow in hot-bed in March or April; transplant in open ground w'hen
all danger from frost is over, in rows three feet apart and two feet apart in row.
For prices on pepper plants, see page 31.
PIMENTO — This very popular variety used extensively by
the Spanish people in their Pimento salads. It is a thick
ineated variety of mild flavor, being brilliant red in flesh,
and very productive. Price: Pkt., 10c; 34 oz., 25c;
oz., 40c; 3€ lb., S1.50.
CRIMSON KING — The fruit is not quite as large as Chmese
Giant; in shape not quite so blocky. (See illustration).
In weight is much heavier than any other variety of the
same size. In flavor it is the mildest we have ever known,
as the flesh may be eaten raw from the hand. Price:
Pkt., 10c; 3^ oz., 25c; 1 oz., 40c; 34 lb., Sl.50.
CHINESE GIANT — The compact plants are very prohfle,
setting 3 to 4 extra large fruits at the base quite early in the
season, which ripen while a second crop is setting on the
branches. The fruit is quite square in appearance, while
the flesh is thick and very mild, being entirely free from
any flery flavor. Price: Pkt., 10c; 34 oz., 25c; 1 oz.,
40c; 34 lb., $1.50.
RUBY KING — One of the standard Peppers, very large and
of mild flavor. Bright ruby red color. Price: Pkt., 10c;
34 oz., 20c; 1 oz., 35c; 34 lb., $1.25.
BELL, OR BULL NOSE — Early and of mild flavor. A
favorite for pickling. Large, bright red, thick flesh.
Price: Pkt., lOc; 34 oz., 20c; 1 oz., 35c; 34 lb-» Sl*25.
SWEET MOUNTAIN — Larger in size and milder in flavor
than Bell or Bull Nose. Very productive. Price: Pkt.,
10c; 34 oz., 20c; 1 oz., 35c; 34 lb., $1.25.
LONG RED CAYENNE — Of dwarf growth, bearing long,
pungent pods. Very productive. An ideal home variety.
Price: Pkt., 10c; 34 oz., 20c; 1 oz., 35c; 34 lb., $1.25.
RED CHILI — Smaller and later than Cayenne. Extensively
used for pepper sauce. Price: Pkt., 10c; 34 oz., 25c;
1 oz., 40c.
RED CHERRY — The flnest of the small, round varieties.
Excellent for pickles, sauce, etc. Price: Pkt., 10c; 34 oz.,
25c; 1 oz., 40c.
TOBASCO — This variety is used in manufacturing the
well-known Tobasco Sauce. Price: Pit., 10c; 34 oz.,
25c; 1 oz., 40c.
Above prices postpaid.
Crimson Kin^ l?cpp“r
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PEAS
(Peas by Parcel Post* add Postage; See Inside Front Cover.)
I^ULTURE — Plant early, smooth varieties as soon as frost is out of the ground; follow with the early wrinkled sorts in a week
or 10 days and make successive plantings every 10 days until middle of June. Plant 2 to 3 inches deep, in rows 24 inches
apart, if cultivated by hand; if by horsepower, rows should be 3 feet apart. Dwarf varieties require no sticks, tall varieties do
better staked. Use 1 lb. to 50 feet of drill, 2 to 3 bushels per acre.
EXTRA EARLY VARIETIES
ST. L. S. CO.’S IMPROVED EXTRA EARLY—Superior to all
rivals. Very prolific, bushes becoming loaded with large,
smooth green peas of beautiful texlme. Matures in from 40 to
45 days after germination, very uniformly. Price; Pkt., 10c;
Vi lb., 20c; 1 lb., 30c; 10 lbs. S2.00.
ALASKA — One of the earliest smooth varieties. Pods are a dark
green color, extra well filled and ripen very uniformly. Height
about 2 feet. Price; Pkt., 10c; lb., 20c; 1 lb., 30c; 10 lbs.,
$2.00.
GRADUS, or PROSPERITY— The earhest of all the wrinkled
Peas. Produces large green pods 4 to 6 inches long. The vines
are two feet high, pale green in color; the pods are borne singly
and freely from top to bottom of the vine, contain from six to
ten Peas of luscious quality. Price; Pkt., 10c; lb., 2©c;
1 lb., 30c; 10 lbs., $2.00.
St. L. S. Co.’s Extra Early
SECOND EARLY AND MAIN VARIETIES
AMERICAN^WONDER — The old popular favorite among all who grow P«as
and year after year has seen greater plantings of this meritorious Pea and
especially of our improved strain. In our American Wonder you have all
the fine qualities that could be desired for the small dwarf-like bushes are
so heavily laden with beans of the finest quality, that for home use it is un-
equaled. Bushes grow to height of about 15 inches and peas are of that well-
liked dark green color. Price; Pkt., 10c; 3^ lb., 20c; 1 lb., 30c; 10 lbs.,
$2.00.
ST. L. S. CO.’S SUTTONS EXCELSIOR— This Pea is the leader of the main-
crop varieties, of vigorous constitution which shows itself in the strong,
handsome plant, about 18 inches high. The excellent quahty of the peas,
large size of the pods, heavy yielding properties and hardiness have made it a
great favorite among the gardeners. Peas are of dark green color, stout and
heavy, and contain from 7 to 9 Peas of the most exquisite quality. Price;
Pkt., 10c; H lb., 20c; 1 lb., 30c; 10 lbs., $2.00.
LAXTONIAN — These Peas possess the admirable merit of preserving their
tenderness and luscious fiavor after long they are young and what is still
more, they retain their attractive dark green color when served. For an
unexcelled strain of this famous variety, it will pay you, to get your seedfrom
us. Price; Pkt., 10c; lb., 20c; 1 lb., 30c; 10 lbs., $2.00.
NOTT’S EXCELSIOR — The best very early, dwarf pea. It combines the good
qualities of American Wonder and Premium Gem peas. The vines are larger
and more productive than American Wonder. The pods are medimn sized,
about two and three-fourths inches long. The peas, in sweetness and quality,
are unsurpassed. Seed medium sized, wrinkled, green and somewhat flattened.
A most desirable early sort fot the market gardener and unsurpassed for th©
home garden. Price; Pkt., 10c; lb., 20c; 1 lb., 30c; 10 lbs., $2.00.
TELEGRAPH — Peas are very large and of dark green color; seed almost smooth.
Vines are tall, about four to four and one-half feet . Pods are exceedingly
large, about four and one-half inches long. This is a splendid garden
variety and the gardener who plants this variety is sure of a profitable crop.
Price; Pkt., 10c; lb., 20c; 1 lb., 30c; 10 lbs., $2.00.
PEAS, EDIBLE POD
EDIBLE POD TALL MELTING SUGAR — A foreign pea, little known in this
country. A wonderfully productive sort. Price; Pkt., 10c; lb., 25c;
1 lb., 40c; 10 lbs., $2.50.
EDIBLE POD DWARF GREY SUGAR— Of a dwarf growth, a fine edible po
when young. Price; Pkt.. 10c; lb., 25c; 1 lb., 40c; 10 lbs., $2.50.
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NORTHERN GROWN SEED POTATOES
/CULTURE — Any good well-drained fibrous loam will produce Potatoes under right climatic conditions. For early Potatoes,
^ which mature in 8 to 10 weeks from planting, the soil must be particularly rich. A rich clover sod, manured and broken the
gear before and planted to corn, beans, peas, etc., is in best shape for giving a good yield of nice, clean Potatoes. Stable manure
ad better be applied to the land the year before, while some good complete fertilizer, at the rate of up to 1,000 pounds per acre if
applied broadcast, or 400 to 600 poimds if applied mostly in the rows, may be used directly for the Potato crop. Open furrows
3 feet apart and 3 to 4 inches deep. Then plant good-sized pieces, each containing no less than 2 or 3 eyes, 1.5 inches apart in
the furrows for early Potatoes, and 18 inches apart for late ones. In some of the large Potato sections the Potatoes are always
planted in check rows 3 feet apart each way. Cover with covered, small plow or other suitable tool. Cultivate often. Spray with
Arsenate of Lead Mixture as a protection from flea beetle, potato beetle and blight. 8 to 10 bushels will plant an acre.
BLISS RED TRIUMPH
Extremely prolific and a full week advance of Early Rose.
Color, a beautiful light red. Size, medium. Growth, very
uniform. Shape, nearly round. The flesh is white; very mealy
when cooked. This potato is in exceedingly high favor with
Southern market gardeners and truckers, and is shipped to the
Northern markets. Price: 10 lbs., 60c; 30 lbs., $1.25; 60
lbs., $2.35.
EARLY OHIO
NORTHERN GROWN — In the Red River Valley. Much
need not be said of this great potato. Among the standard
early varieties it undoubtedly stands at the head of the list.
An excellent keeper for such an early variety. Price:
10 lbs., 60c; 30 lbs., $1.25; 60 lbs., $2.25.
IRISH COBBLER
A FINE EARLY WHITE POTATO
This has become one of the general favorites in all locaUties
for early as well as late planting. When it was first sent out
it was not claimed to be particularlj^ early, but extensive
growing in this locality proves that it is fully as early as the
Early Rose. The tubers are round in shape, eyes somewhat
deep, and tubers of both fine appearance and quality. Price:
10 lbs., 60c; 30 lbs., $1.50; 60 lbs., $2.50.
CARMAN
One of the most popular of the Carman group of potatoes.
A white, flat variety, which sets its tubers very close to the
top of the soil, thus giving good yields in clay soil where
other varieteis fail. This characteristic applies also to
Rural New Yorker. Our seed has been very carefully
selected and given the best soil for a number of years.
Price: 10 lbs., 60c; 30 lbs., $1.25; 60 lbs., $2.25.
RURAL NEW YORKER
The standard white market potato. It is very large, usually
smooth, oblong inclining to round, and rather flattened. Skin
and flesh white; quality excellent; season intermediate.
Tubers of great imiformity in size; almost every one market-
able. Known everywhere as “Dusty” Rural, Price: 10 lbs.,
60c; 30 lbs., $1.25; 60 lbs., $2.25.
PUMPKINS
(Ry Parcel Post, add Postage; See Inside Front Cover.)
One ounce will plant 50 hills.
PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO
CHANGE ON ALL POTATOES
/"'ULTUKB — Plant In April or May, among corn, or in the garden, in
^ hills 8 to 10 feet apart, and otherwise treat In the same manner as
melons.
MAMMOTH KING, or POTIRON— The best large pumpkin in use.
Forms immense globular shape, flattened a little at the end. iskin
reddish yellow in color and flesh rich orange. This is unquesttonably
the very best mammoth pumpkin we have. It runs very uruform in
shape and color and all are of immense size. Price: Pkt., 10c; oz.,
15c; M lb., 35c; 1 lb., $1.25.
LARGE CHEESE—Shape flat; skin mottled light green and yellow,
changing to a rich cream color. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; lb.,
25c; 1 lb., 50c.
KENTUCKY FIELD — A large, round, slightly ribbed, soft sheU, salmon-
colored Pumpkin that is very productive and excellent for stock.
Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; lb., 25c; 1 lb., 50c.
SMALL SUGAR— Best for home use. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; H lb-
25c; 1 lb., 60c.
JAPANESE PIE— Similar in size and form to the well-known Cushaw,
but the skin is a deep green, with dark stripes, turmng to a rich golden
yellow. Flesh, deep yellow of fine quality. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz.,
10c; lb., 30c; 1 lb., 75c.
TENNESSEE SWEET POTATO — A good variety for making pies and
other cooking purposes. It is medium size, of a white, creamy color,
and has an excellent flavor; good keeper. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c;
yi lb., 30c; 1 lb., 75c.
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Long White Strassburg
RADISH
(By Parcel Post, add Postage; See Inside Front Cover.)
If in the market for large quantities, please write for special price.
^ULTURE — Sow seed as early in Spring as groimd can be well cultivated, in
drills, 10 to 12 inches apart; thin out to 1 inch apart for small, 2 to 4 inches
or large varieties. Soil should be rich, light and well pulverized. Continue sowing
every week or ten days for continuous crop. Quick growth insures good quality;
they mature in from 18 days to 4 or 5 weeks, according to variety. One ounce to
100 feet of drill, 10 to 12 pounds per acre.
EARLY SCARLET TURNIP WHITE TIP — A very handsome and attractive
Radish of a rich, carmine scarlet color and tipped white. It is invaluable for
forcing or for open air growing and always a big demand for this fine variety.
Its flavor is excellent and its qualities have made it stand out above the ordinary
varieties for market growing or for home use. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; }4 lb.,
25c; lb., 75c; 5 lbs., S3.50.
FIRE BALL RADISH — It is a “Fire Ball” both in growth and appearance and
Radishes in 21 days from the time of planting is the unrivaled record held by
this flne strain. Its rich, crisp brittle flavor, with remarkably good growth and fine
pinkish red color has made it a universal favorite. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c;
M lb., 25c; 1 lb., 90c; 5 lbs., S4.25.
EARLY SCARLET GLOBE — The interior of the root is pure white, mild, crisp and
flne grained. Its season is rather short, and it must be pulled reasonably soon after
maturity. Recommended for the home garden, for the market garden or for
greenhouse forcing. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; lb., 25c; 1 lb., 90c; 5 lbs.,
PHILADELPHIA WHITE BOX — This famous white turnip-shaped or globe-shaped
Radish is the foremost of its class. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; H*., 25c;
1 lb., 75c; 5 lbs., S3.50.
ST. L. S. CO.’S CRIMSON GIANT — It is round, bright crimson, attaining a
maximum size before becoming pithy, of one and three-quarters inches long by
one and one-quarter inches in diameter. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 34 25c;
1 lb., 90c; 5 lbs., $4.00.
EARLY SCARLET TURNIP — The famous small round red crisp,, tender, solid and
brittle. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ^ lb., 25c; lb., 75c.
YELLOW OVAL SHAPED — A flne summer turnip-shaped variety; yellow in
color, but white meat and tender. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; lb.,
25c; lb., 75c.
WHITE STRASSBURG — Even when comparatively small
this variety is in good condition for use and continues crisp
until matured. The roots are rather thick at the shoulder
and are usually somewhat tapering. This is one of the best
large, white later summer sorts for home garden and market.
Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 34 25c; lb., 75c; 5 lbs.,
$3.50.
FRENCH BREAKFAST — Too well known to need any intro-
duction. Scarlet with white tips. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz.,
10c; M lb., 25c; lb., 75c.
WOOD’S EARLY FRAME — In shape half long; much used
for forcing. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 34 lb., 25c; lb., 75c.
ICICLE — Otu* strain of ICICLE is excellent as well as profitable
and used for either forcing or for outdoor planting. A flne
variety for market and private gardeners, who have a
demand for an early long white radish. Price: Pkt.,
5c; oz., 10c; 34 Ib.j 25c; lb., 75c.
WINTER VARIETIES
ROUND BLACK SPANISH — The roots are round, sometimes
slightly top-shaped, three or four inches in diameter. The
skin is almost black. The flesh is white, very compact,
decidedly pungent, but well flavored. The variety keeps well
through the winter. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ^ lb.,
25c; lb., 90c.
LONG BLACK SPANISH — One of the best for winter use.
Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 3€ lb., 25c; lb., 90c.
WHITE SPANISH — Very soUd and tender. The best white
Radish for late Fall planting; largely used by our market
gardeners. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 34 lb., 25c; lb., 90c.
ROSE COLORED CHINA — Root long, of a flne scarlet color
Extremely solid and a most excellent keeping variety
Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 34 lb., 25c; lbs., 90c.
Early Scarlet Turnip White Tip
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RHUBARB (Rharbarber)
(Parcel Post Rate, See Inside Front Cover.)
CULTURE — This plant is mostly propagated by division of the roots. The best time
to set out the plants is early in the Spring, although it is sometimes done in
Autumn.
EARLY LINNAEUS — The earliest and tenderest variety, fine for sauce, pies, etc*
Grown largely by gardeners for early market. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; lb.,
50c; lb., $1.50.
MYATT’S VICTORIA — Later than Linnaeus, but mammoth in size; also of a finer
quality. Very juicy, tender and almost stringless. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c;
li lb., 50c; lb., $1.50.
RHURARB ROOTS — Strong roots. Two years old. Price: Each, 20c; doz.,
$2.25; 100 for $17.00.
OYSTER PLANT OR SALSIFY
One ounce will sow 50 feet of drill.
mammoth sandwich island — The favorite variety of Salsify, as well as the
largest and best sort in cultivation; very hardy. Grown extensively by gardeners
and truckers everywhere. Price: Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; % lb., 85c; 1 lb., $3.00.
LONG STANDING— A very dark’green, 'crumpled variety
in general appearance similar to Savoy Leaved but con-
siderably larger and broader in leaf. Price: Pkt., 5c;
oz., 10c; M lb., 20c; lb., 50c; 10 lbs., $2.50.
BLOOMSDALE, or SAVOY — This is by far the most
popular Spinach among the gardeners and is the best
Spring and Fall Spinach ever offered. It quickly grows
into a fine, large crop and a crop of this variety outweighs
any other variety. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 20c;
1 lb., 50c; 10 lbs., $2.50.
NEW ZEALAND — Makes a luxuriant growth all Summer.
In its appearance it is entirely distinct from other Spinach.
It is of exceptional fine quality and extremely tender
Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 25c; 1 lb., 75c.
SPINACH
(Spinach by Parcel Post, See Inside
Front Cover.)
One ounce will sow 50 feet of drill.
Twenty to twenty-five pounds will sow
an acre.
If in the market for 50 or 100 lb. lots
or over, please write for special price.
(CULTURE — Spinach ma^ be sown on
any ordinary soil, and its cultivation
is a very simple matter. It is grown both as
a Spring and Summer crop.
KING OF DENMARK — A very valuable new variety.
King of Denmark Spinach stood two weeks longer without
running to seed than any other kind. The leaves are very
thick, dark green and curled or blistered. Plants grow
rapidly and are ready to use as soon as the eraliest kin Is.
yet remain in good condition much longer. The plants form
quite large tufts, compact and low. Price: Pkt., 5c;
oz., 10c; M lb., 25c; lb., 60c; 10 lbs. $4.00.
SQUASH
(By Parcel Post, See Inside Front Cover.)
One ounce of the small seeded varieties will plant 20 hills; 2 to 3 pounds an acre.
(CULTURE — Do not plant until settled weather, as plants are very tender. Use same
^ methods as for Cucumbers and Melons.
EARLY WHITE SCALLOP BUSH — A beautiful white Squash of light cream color,
large size flat. Elegant for home use. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; \i lb., 25c; lb., 75c.
MAMMOTH WHITE SCALLOP BUSH — This handsome large white variety is about
twice the size of the Early White Scallop Bush, purer white color and in quaUty is
far superior to above. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 75c.
YELLOW SUMMER CROOKNECK — This famous variety is an ideal baking sort as
well as being enormously productive. It is of a bush form. Small crooked neck, with
warts. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 25c; lb., 75c.
HUBBARD — Time-tried and worthy of the consideration of all and should be planted
by everyone who relishes squash. Flesh is of a dark yellow color, fine grained.
Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 25c; lb., 75c. .
IMPROVED STRIPED CUSH AW — It is of a beautiful variegated coloring, producing
stripes of a mottled effect. Very prolific and of medium size; an ideal baking variety.
Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ^ lb., 30c; lb., 90c. ,
COCOZELLE BUSH — A summer squash of compact bush forin. The frmts are oblong,
12 inches or more in length and 4 to 5 inches in diameter. Skin dark green with stripes
of a still darker shade, and marbled with yellow. Should be eaten when half grown at
fgr
which time the flesh is very tender and may be cooked like other squash or fried like
eggplant. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; lb., 40c; lb., $1.25.
Hubbard Squash
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Gulf State Market
TOMATO
One ounce will produce about 1»000 plants.
Prices Postpaid.
/CULTURE — The seed should be sown in a hotbed about
^ the first week in March, in drills 5 inches apart and half
an inch deep. When the plants are about 2 inches high, they
should be transplanted into another hotbed and planted 4
inches apart, or planted in 4-inch pots, allowing a single plant
to a pot. About the 15th of May the plants may be set out
in the open grormd 3 feet apart. Water freely at the time of
transplanting. Sufficient plants for a small garden may be
started by sowing a few seeds in a shallow box or flower-pot,
and placing it in a sunny window of the room or kitchen
The fruit is greatly improved in quality if the vines are tied
to a trellis or to stalks. Price Postpaid.
EARLY SORTS
BONNY BEST — This variety is a favorite for forcing; just
the size wanted (round); color rich scarlet red, very
smooth, fruit set in bunches and in great abundance.
Everything is in its favor for a forcing Tomato. Price:
Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; M lb., $1.00.
EABLIANA (The Earliest Red Tomato) — The plants are
of compact growth, with short, close-jointed branches, set-
ting the fruit very freely in the center. The Tomato is of
uniform size, averaging 3 inches in diameter, and from 2
to 2)^ inches in depth; solid, with few seeds, making a
splendid variety for shipping. Price: Pkt., 10c; oz.,
30c; lb., $1.00.
JUNE PINK — The earUest pink Tomato, similar to Earliana
except that the color is pink instead of red. The fruits
I are of fair size and ripen evenly, practically permitting
I the entire crop to be harvested at one time. Price: Pkt.,
t 10c; oz., 30c; M lb., $1.00.
EARLY DETROIT — The largest and best of the early pur-
plish pink Tomatoes. Vine vigorous and very productive.
— Fruits very smooth, uniform in size, nearly globe-shaped;
Arm, and excellent quahty. Price: Pkt., 10c; oz.,
25c; oz., 40c; ]4 lb., $1.25; 1 lb., $4.50.
SECOND EARLY, OR MAIN CROP
GULF STATE MARKET — Although this variety
was developed primarily to meet the demands of
tomato growers who ship to distant markets,
its many excellent qualities make it also a very'
desirable sort for the home gardener or the
grower for local markets. Fruits medium to
large, round or globe shaped, show but little
depression about stem and are smooth and free
from cracks. Color deep purplish pink ripening
well about the stem. The skin is firm and the
flesh solid. Unsurpassed by any as a shipping
variety and one of the most desirable home or
market garden sorts. Price: Pkt., 10c; oz.»
45c; oz., 75c.
ST. L. S. CO.’S IMPROVED EXCELSIOR—
Our strain of this famous tomato is simply
superb. It is of a dark, glossy, purpUsh red, very
large and very solid. The plants make a very
strong growth, are hardy and bear most plenti-
fully. This fruit is porduced in clusters of four
to six large and of perfect shape, and retain this
size until late in the season. Ripening early,
with flesh of the most excellent quahty, and
with the seed cells very small, it is the ideal
Tomato. We have a very carefully selected
stock of this universal favorite and if you want
to plant a Tomato for big crop, this variety is
unexcelled. For the home garden, its tender
meat and scarcity of seeds have made it a real
leader and we cannot urge you to strongly to
make a test of this excellent variety. It stands
supreme and we want everybody to grow some
of this variety and it will appeal to you as the
one perfect variety for you to plant season
after season. And our strain is the strain that
will please you. Price: Pkt., 10c; oz,,
25c; oz., 40c; Y lb., $1.25; 1 lb., $4.50.
St. L. S. Co.*s Improved Excelsior
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TOMATO — Continued
Price Postpaid
DWARF CHAMPION — This is sometimes sold as the
“Tree Tomato.” It is a second early or main crop, purplish
ink variety, especially desirable where garden space is
mited. The vines are about two feet high, vigorous
upright and compact. The fruits are medium sized,
exceptionally smooth and of very good quaUty. Our stock
is a very superior strain with more even, smoother fruit
than the original. Price: Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; M lb*> 75c.
SECOND EARLY, OR MAIN CROP.
LIVINGSTON’S BEAUTY— This standard Tomato is
well known. Grows in large clusters and retains its
large size late in the season. Color, “purple.” Price:
Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; M lb., 75c.
LIVINGSTON GLOBE— A large, purplish pink, globe-
shaped or very nearly round tomato of excellent quality.
It is extensively used for shipping. The vines are 'very-
vigorous and productive. The fruits are rather uneven in
size but are very smooth and mature a little earlier than
most mid-season or main crop varieties. Price: Pkt.,
10c; oz., 25c; oz., 40c; M lb., $1.25; 1 lb., $4.50.
PONDEROSA — A purpUsh pink, main crop tomato of the
largest size. The vines are vigorous and very productive.
The fruits are very solid, with exceptionally few seeds,
fairly smooth and considered of very good quality,
especially |by those who prefer a tomato quite free from
acid. It is very desirable for slicing. Price: Pkt., 10c;
y oz., 25c; oz., 40c; y lb., $1.40.
STONE— One of the largest and most solid, main crop or
late bright red varieties. It is unsurpassed for slicing and
canning. The 'vines are large, vigorous and very pro-
ductive. The fruits are bright deep scarlet, oval and very
deep, exceptionally smooth and uniform in size. Our
stock is distinctly superior to most of that offered imder
this name, being larger, smoother, more uniform and
better colored. Price: Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 34 lb., 75c;
1 lb., $2.50.
MAMMOTH LARGE RED — This famous variety is
enormous both in size and yield, it being one of the
largest smooth, round, red Tomatoes. Clear, bright red
color. Flesh is thick and heavy. Price: Pkt., 10c; 34
oz., 25c; oz., 40c; 3€ lb., $1.25; 1 lb., $4.50.
SMALL FRUITED TOMATOES
GOLDEN BALL — -A beautiful large, round, yellow sort. Very fine flavored.
Price: Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; 34 lb., $1.00.
HUSK, OR GROUND CHERRY — A favorite canning or preserving variety
Price: Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; 34 lb., $1.00.
PEACH — Size, shape and color of a peach. Price: Pkt., 10c; oz., :30c;. 34 lb.,
$1.00.
YELLOW PEAR — Excellent for “putting up.” Price: Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c;
34 lb., $1.00.
YELLOW PLUM — Popular small yellow, for preserving. Price: Pkt., 10c;
oz., 30c; 34 lb., $1.00.
RED CHERRY — Fruits small, about five-eighths of an inch in diameter, perfectly
round and smooth. Fine for pickles and preserves. Price: Pkt., 10c; oz.,
30c; lb., $1.00.
RED PEAR — Used for preserves and to make “Tomato Figs.” Fruits bright
red, distinctly pear shaped and of excellent flavor. Price: Pkt., 10c; oz.,
30c; 34 lb., $1.00.
Above prices postpaid.
We deliver free in the U. S. all
vegetable and flower seeds by the
packet, ounce or quarter pound.
TOBACCO
A A A ^
DARK PLUG WRAPPER — BIG ORONOKA — A favorite Virginia variety. Grows very
large, broad leaves. Price: Pkt., 10c; 34 25c.
MISSOURI BROAD LEAF — A well-known standard sort; very large yielder, an ideal sort for
home use. Price: Pkt., 10c; 34 <>*•» 25c.
WHITE BURLEY — The standard main crop variety which produces one of the most fashionable
types for manufacturing and cutting. Price: Pkt., 10c; 34 oz., 25c.
HAVANA — The leading smoking variety. Commands a high price for cigar stock. Price: Pkt .,
1ft... LiC
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TURNIP
One ounce will sow 200 feet of drill, one to two pounds for an acre.
CULTURE — For early sow seed of flat varieties in open ground in sprin? in drills one foot or more apart, using seed sparingly.
^ Thin to 3 or 4 inches apart. For succession sow every two weeks until June. For fall and winter sow in July and August.
A good crop may often be grown by scattering seed thinly in the cornfieiu at last cultivation. For Rutabagas sow seed in seed-
bed in Spring and transplant to good warm soil, in rows at least 2 feet apart and 8 or 10 inches apart in the rows, or sow in open
groimd during June and early July. Take up the roots just before winter, top and store in cool cellar, or pit outdoors.
EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN — Fully a week earlier than any variety. Flat
and smooth: of medium size. Pure white flesh of choice quality. A good keeper. Fine
table variety to grow either Spring or Fall. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; U lb., 35c;
1 lb., si.oo.
PURPLE TOP WHITE GLORE — This excellent table variety is globular in shape, of good
size and very attractive appearance. The roots are large, purple or dark red above
ground, white below. The flesh is white, fine grained and tender. The roots when in
best condition for the table are about three inches in diameter, but can be grown much
larger for stock feeding. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 34 H>*> 25c; 1 lb., 60c; 5 lbs., S2.50.
PURPLE TOP FLAT STRAP LEAF — A very early strap-leaved variety, very extensively
used for the table. The leaves are few, entire, upright in growth. The roots are flat, of
medium size, purple or dark red above ground, white below. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c;
M lb., 25c; 1 lb., 50c.
WHITE GLOBE — The king of all mammoth wliite Turnips. Immense white, globe-shaped
roots. Considering the size, it matures early. A very good autumn variety. Price:
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 34 lb., 25c; 1 lb., 75c.
Early Purple Top Milan
YELLOW OR AMBER GLOBE — Is the staple yellow Turnip,
both for table and for feeding stock. Heavy cropper and
keeps well. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 34 lb., 25c; 1 lb.,
75c.
WHITE EGG — An early, oval or egg-shaped variety with
smooth, clear white roots of medium size which grow half
out of the ground. The tops are small with leaves distinctly
cut. The flesh is clear white. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c;
34 lb., 25c; 1 lb., 75c.
SEVEN TOP — Grown only for the tops, which are used for
greens or salad in the South. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c;
34 lb., 25c; 1 lb., 75c.
AMERICAN YELLOW PURPLE TOP— The most satis-
factory variety of Rutabaga to grow for either family use
or stock feeding. Is very hardy and productive. Flesh
yellow, solid and sweet. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 34 lb.,
25c; 1 lb., 60c.
Purple Top White Globe
HERBS
SWEET, MEDICINAL AND POT HERBS
/CULTURE — For early use sow seed in hotbed in March, or open ground in May, in rows one foot apart. Cover very lightly
and thin out when large enough to six or eight inches in row. They should be cut on a dry day, before they come into ful
blossom. Tie in bimches and keep where they will dry quickly.
The varieties marked in asterisk (*) are hardy perennials. To preserve herbs properly, cut the stems and leaves just asl
^ IS coming into bloom, dry them m the shade, and
dry room, or rub the leaves to a powder, pack in bottles and
any period.
ANISE — Seeds aromatic and carminative. Price: Pkt.,
10c.
BALM — For balm tea or balm wine. Price: Pkt., 10c.
BASIL SWEET — For highly seasoned dishes, soups, etc.
Price: Pkt., 10c.
BORAGE — Used as a salad. Price: Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c;
34 lb., 50c; 1 lb., $1.50.
*CATNIP or CATMINT — Leaves for seasoning. Price:
Pkt., 10c.
♦CARAWAY — For flavoring bread. Price: Pkt., 10c.
CHERVIL, CURLED — Largely used in soup. Price:
Pkt., 10c.
CORIANDER — For flavoring cakes, etc. Price: Pkt., 10c;
oz., 20c.
DILL — For flavoring pickles and as a condiment. Price:
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 34 lb., 40c; 1 lb., $1.00.
♦FENNEI^-SWEET— Used in sauce. Price: Pkt., 10c.
♦HOARHOUND — For cough remedies. Price: Pkt., 10c.
♦LAVENDER — Leaves for seasoning, dried flowers for
perfuming. Price: Pkt., 10c.
perfectly dry wrap them up m paper or store them away in a
k tightly, and store them away, which will preserve them for
MARJORAM — Sweet — Used like sage and thyme in
seasoning. Price: Pkt., 10c.
♦ROSEMARY — Hardy, aromatic, evergreen shrub. Price:
Pkt., 10c.
♦SAGE — Common — Price: Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 34 lb.,
90c; 3^ lb., $1.50.
♦SAVORY — Summer — Thyme-Uke flavor. Price: Pkt.,
10c.
♦SORREL — Broad -Leaved — For boiling “greens” or salad.
Cook like spinach, or with it, one-third Sorrel. Price:
Pkt., 10c; 1 oz., 20c; 34 lb., 50c; 1 lb., $1.75.
♦THYME — Sweet — For seasoning soups, etc., also tea for
nervous people. Price: Pkt., 10c.
TARRAGON (Estra^on) — For flavoring. The young
leaves are used for pickles, vinegar, etc. Price: Pkt., 10c.
♦WOODRUFF — Fragrant leaves and stems; used for
putting among clothes. Price: Pkt., 10c.
♦WORMWOOD — Used medicinally and in liquors; a good
tonic for poultry. Price: Pkt., lOc
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VEGETABLE PLANTS
Plants sent by express, purchaser paying charges.
ASPARAGUS ROOTS
demand for Asparagus as an early Spring vegetable is becoming
X .Asparagus bed intended for family use can be Quickly
establ^hed by the planting of roots, which should be set out in the spring in rich
soil. Dig a trench about 2 feet deep and 1 H feet wide, and fill to about one foot
from the smface with well-rotted manure. On this put about six inches of good
garden soil and lay the roots 18 inches apart, then fill up, leaving the crown
^oout 4 inches below the surface. Asparagus should not be cut until the second
Extra-choice Two-year Roots.
Columbian Mammoth .
Palmetto
Doz.
$0.25
. .25
50
$0.95
.95
100
$1.75
1.75
1000
15.00
15.00
(By Parcel Post, add 5c Doz. Postage.)
HORSERADISH SETS
HORSERADISH ROOTS — The soil should be very
rich and well cultivated. Price: 12 for 20c; 4 doz.
for 60c; 100 for $1.00; 1000 for $8.00
(By Parcel Post, add 10c per 100 Postage.)
RHUBARB ROOTS
PI'-^NTS — Plants should be set about 2^2
to 3 feet apart each way. April and May delivery.
25 50 100 1000
Wakefield $0.25 $0.45 $0.75 $6.50
Copenhagen Market 25 .45 .75 6.50
All Season 25 .45 .75 6.50
(By Parcel Posty add 10c per 100 for Postage*)
WHEN only a few plants are required, we would suggest
the purchase of roots instead of seed. From our medium
size or large clumps. Rhubarb stalks can be cut the following
season. The growth of the plant is very rapid from these
clumps. Transplant roots in Fall, or Spring, in highly
manured soil, setting them 4 to 6 feet apart each way. Do not
pull stalks imtil second year after transplanting roots.
Each Doz. 100
2-year-old $0.20 $2.25 $17.00
(By Parcel Post, add 5c Each.;
ONION SETS
(By Parcel Post, add 5c a quart postage. Prices subject
to change.)
'T'HE advisability of planting onion sets is recognized
-t everywhere and if you want fine young green onions in
short time.
WHITE ONION SETS — For setting in early Spring
to produce the first early white Onions. We have select
grade of these sets. Price: Qt., 25c; gal., 75c; bu. (32
lbs.), $3.50.
YELLOW ONION SETS — These, like the white and red,
are for early setting in Spring. Fine for raising early big
onions. Price: Qt., 25c; gal., 75c; bu. (32 lbs.,) $3.00.
RED ONION SETS — Very widely used for setting in early
Spring to produce green onions for the table, and also for
la ge onions. Price: Qt., 25c; gal., 75c; bu. (32 lbs.),
$3.00.
CAULIFLOWER PLANTS— April and May delivery.
Plants should be set 2 to 3 feet apart each way.
^ Doz. 4 Doz. 8 Doz.
Cauliflower, Ea. Dwarf Erfm-t. . .$0.15 $0.50 $1.00
wr . 25 50 100
Kohl-Rabi S0.25 $0.45 $0.75
(By Parcel Post, add 10c per 100.)
TOMATO PLANTS — We make a specialty of growing
Tomato plants, and can furnish the following varieties
after May 10 in fine, strong, stocky plants. Ready May
and June.
Doz.
Tomatoes — Ponderosa $0.20
Improved Excelsior 20
Dwarf Champion 20
Stone 20
4 Doz.
$0.75
.75
.75
.75
8 Doz.
$1.25
1.25
1.25
1.25
(By Parcel Post, add 15c per 100 for Postage.)
PEPPER — Ready for May and June.
Doz. 4 Doz. 8 Doz.
Pepper— Bell or Bull Nose $0.20 $0.75 $1.25
Chinese Giant 20 .75 1.25
Red Cayenne. .20 .75 1.25
(By Parcel Post, add 5c Doz. Postage.)
50
Sweet Potatoes — Red, Yellow and
white, not less than $0.40
Ready May and June.
(By Parcel Post, add 15c per 100.)
100
$0.70
1000
$6.00
STRAWBERRY PLANTS
(By Parcel Post, add 10c per 100 Postage.)
PLANTS READY MAY AND SEPTEMBER
WARFIELD (Early) — Plant a vigorous grower, tough and
hardy, and very productive. Fruit large, conical. Color
dark glossy red; excellent flavor.
DUBACH (Medium) — Of large and uniform size, fine form
and color, great vigor of plant and productive.
AROMA — Fruit very large, roundish, conical, rarely mis-
hapen, glossy red, of excellent quality. One of the very
best varieties.
Price of above: 25 for 35c; 100 for $1.00; 1000 for $8.50.
PROGRESSIVE — This is the most wonderful ever-bearing
strawberry ever produced. A healthy and strong grower ;
very productive, from June until freezing weather; very
drouth resistant; a better berry for a hot, dry climate than
any other variety. Size medium to large, very firm, imi-
form shape, bright red outside and inside. Has the native
wild strawberry flavor. Succeeds well anywhere. Price:
25 for 75c; 100 for $1.50; 1000 for $12.00.
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Pride of the North
CHAMPION EARLY WHITE PEARL
(90 days)
'T'HIS is the earliest snow white Dent corn. Grown
extensively by gardeners for roasting ears. It
is an immense yielding variety and very uniform in
shape, size, etc. , and therefore its great market demand.
The ears grow very large — the cob small, two great
factors of profit in corn. Our selected seed of this
variety is without equal anywhere and the many good
reports about this variety have far exceeded our ex-
{)ectations. You cannot buy better seed corn at such a
ow price. Price: 5 lbs., 50c; 15 lbs., $1.00; 25 lbs.,
$1.40; 56 lbs., (1 bu.), $2.60.
PRIDE OF THE NORTH
(90 days)
^HE great favorite of the extreme Northern States
and a most useful variety where a late planting is
necessary. The ears run from seven to nine inches long,
with small cob and deep kernels; ears usually contain
from fourteen to eighteen rows; will ripen and mature
anywhere in ninety days; can be planted as late as
Jime 25th and make itself by September 10th. Good
soilds capable of growing four to six stalks to the hill ;
many stalks have two ears and usually produce from
forty to fifty bushels of good, sound corn per acre.
Price; 5 lbs., 56c; 15 lbs., $1.00; 25 lbs., $1.40; 56 lbs.,
(lbu.),$2.60.
IOWA SILVER MINE
(Matures 100 days)
^HIS is not a new variety, but is one of the best-
known sorts, on account of its great popularity and
wonderful record. It is noted for its great vitaUty to
withstand and resist extreme conditions of weather,
wet or dry; also hot weather, and makes good crops
where other sorts wither, burn up and perish under hot
winds and scorching sunshine. Each year we have grown
this corn we have sought to select and improve it in
every way possible, not so much to increase the size of
the ears, but to increase uniformity of size and number
of ears to the stalk.
Stalks grow 8 to 10 feet in height and ears set well
down toward the ground. Price: 5 lbs., 50c; 15 lbs.,
$1.00; 25 lbs., $1.40; 56 lbs., (bu.) $2.60.
Champion Early WhitePearl.
FARM and FIELD SEEDS
“PURE AND SURE SEEDS"— BIGGER AND BETTER CROPS
IV/rOST important to all who depend for their living on the products of the soil is Selected Seeds, that not only willgerminate
and are reliable, but that will produce bumper crops, that will fill the granary with fine high-priced wheat, and the corn
bin full of this great product. “Pure and Sure’* Seeds are the kind that produce the crops that mean great big profits from
a small outlay of money. You cannot afford to waste your time planting cheap seeds when you look for results from your plantings.
It is poor economy to plant untested seeds when for a little more you can have seeds of the highest quality, and that is what
you want. You can have confidence in the quality of our Pedigreed Seeds for we have made a specialty of farm seeds and the
value of the same cannot be exaggerated. Let us know what you want in the line of field seeds, and we guarantee you quality
that cannot be equaled for the price.
Bu.
ST. LOUIS SEED CO.’S
Bu.
56 Lbs.
SELECTED SEED CORN
56 Lbs.
Extra charge for Ba^s; bu. cotton, lOc; 1 bu. cotton, 20c; seamless ba^s, 45c.
GRADED SEED CORN
corn which we send out, removing the extreme tip and butt kernels so that it is readily
Iters. But the grading is only a part of the labor which we give to the production of good
seed corn. All varieties are carefully grown under the
direct supervision of our company. It is gathered early
and stored in our seed corn house, where every ear
is carefully inspected by experts and only those
absolutely true to type and of strong vitality are shelled
for seed purposes. You cannot buy better seed in
America, , no matter what the price.
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ST. L. S. CO.’S WHITE STAR
(Matures 110 dayse)
^HIS wonderful white dent corn is known, grown and more extensively
planted than any White Corn ever introduced. It is adapted to a
wide range of conditions, and is a corn of the North, South, East and
West, and a variety that always, everywhere gladdens the hearts of
the farmers and fills his cribs at harvest time.
Our seed of this variety is the best we have ever had and we look
for the demand to be greater than ever for our White Star. You can-
not plant a better variety and you know that your order for this com
will be filled with the highest grade, selected, pedigreed seed corn,
and at a price that is almost unbeueveable. Price: 5 lbs.> 50c; 15 lbs.*
$1.15; 25 lbs., $1.50; 56 lbs. (bu.), $2.90.
REID’S YELLOW DENT
The Most Popular Yellow Dent Com in the Great Central
Com Belt.
(Matures 110 days)
TF ANY seed can tmly be called pedigreed, the Reid*s Yellow Dent
Field Com is certainly entitled to be known as such, as its history
dates many years back. It has been bred up and selected with pains-
taking care to what is at the present time — one of the best varieties
of yellow corn grown. Ear medium in size, remarkably uniform, and of
a bright yellow color, with solid, deep grain and small red cob. Has
from 18 to 24 rows of kernels on the cob, 60 to 60 grains in the row, and
is well-filled over the ends, and especially the butt. Price: 5 lbs., 50c;
15 lbs., $1.00; 25 lbs., $1.40; 56 lbs. (bu.), $2.60.
GOLD BOND
P' ANY seed grain can truly be called pedigreed, the Gold Bond Field
Corn is certainly entitled to be known as such, as its history dates
many years back. It has been bred up and selected with painstaking
care to what it is at the present time — one of the best varieties of yellow
Corn grown. Ear medium in size, remarkably uniform, and of a bright
yellow color, with solid, deep grain and small red cob. Has from 18 to
24 rows of kernels on the cob, 50 to 60 grains in the row.
You will be an enthusiastic booster of our Gold Bond once you
have planted it. Price: 5 lbs., 50c; 15 lbs., $1.15; 25 lbs., $1.50;
56 lbs. (bu.), $2.90.
BOONE COUNTY WHITE
(Matures 120 days)
BOONE COUNTY WHITE — Is a highly bred variety of white c»rn of
extra large size, containing a high percentage of oil. It Is late
maturing, but with good long seasons and favorable conditions, it
is a splendid yielder. In many places it is a great favorite. The
ears are from 9 to 12 inchesjong, 7 3^ to 8 ^ inches in circumferenc^e,
containing]
in color. W<
every way,
50c; 15 lbs.
8 to 24 rows. The cob is medium large ana pure wmto
3 supply only the very best quality seed, true to ^pe in
and this variety is well worth a trial. Price: 5 lbs.,
, $1.00; 25 lbs., $1.40; 56 lbs., (1 bu.), $2.60.
ST. CHARLES WHITE, RED COB
(Matures 120 days)
npHIS excellent variety was introduced in St. Charles County , MIssoui^S
and is very popular with a large number of our customers, especially
in that vicinity, where plantings are made every year. It is a very hand-
some, pure variety of white corn, set on a red cob, and the ears are usually
8 to 10 inches long, 16 to 18 rows of deep, broad kernels.
Otir seed stock of this variety was grown from pure, genuine stock
and can be relied upon to give the best possible results to be obtained
from this variety. Price: 5 lbs., 50c; 15 lbs., $1.00; 25 lbs., $1.40;
56 lbs. (1 bu.), $2.60.
POP CORN
See Paile 15.
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A Fine Alfalfa Field
CLOVER SEED <®"- «® *-•>“•)
(Field Seeds by Parcel Post, See Inside Front Cover.)
Ba^s extra at cost. H Bu. cotton, 20c; seamless, 45c each.
ALL PRICES ON FIELD SEEDS ARE SUBJECT TO MARKET CHANGES. ALL ORDERS FILLED TO THE
AMOUNT OF REMITTANCE AT MARKET PRICES WHEN ORDER IS RECEIVED
100 lbs. lots, write for price
/^LOVER can be sown in the Spring, from February to April in this locality, varying earlier or later according to other
^ latitudes. Excellent results can also be obtained from sowing it on late snows, as with the melting of these the seed soaks
into the earth about the right distance. The Summer and early Fall sowing of clover is also giving most satisfactory results,
and a full crop can be cut the succeeding year when this is done.
ALFALFA CLOVER (Fancy) — The Kin^ of Forage Plants.
— Alfalfa is the corner-stone upon which is being built the pros-
perity of wide areas of our agricultural country — with its never-
failing three and four crops of from five to six tons per acre.
Price: lb., 45c; 5 lbs., $1.90; 25 lbs., $7.50; 100 lbs., $27.00.
ALSIKE CLOVER — This is one of the hardiest varieties known.
It is perennial and does not winterkill. It will do better on moist
land than any other variety of Clover, and is suitable for either
hay or pasture. Price: lb., 40c; 5 lbs., $1.75; 25 lbs., $7.50;
100 lbs., $28.00.
RED CLOVER — This is regarded as the most valuable of the Clover
family. It makes two crops each year. The fii’st is usually cut when
it is in blossom for hay; the last crop may be harvested for seed.
Om strictly “Fancy Recleaned” grade cannot be surpassed by
anyone. Price: lb., 50c; 5 lbs., $2.25; 25 lbs., $8.50; 100 lbs.,
$32.00.
CRIMSON CLOVER — It can be seeded at any time from June to
October, at the rate of fifteen to twenty pounds to the acre, and
makes the earliest possible spring pasture. Price: lb., 30c;
5 lbs., $1.25; 25 lbs., $5.00; 100 lbs., $18.00.
SWEET CLOVER (White Blossom) — It is a biennial leguminous
plant, tall, somewhat like coarse alfalfa, growing 8 to 10 feet high.
Its blossoms, which rarely appear rmtil the second year, are white
and give a strong smell of honey. If not allowed to re-seed, it will
die out the second year. Price: lb., 35c; 5 lbs., $1.60; 25 lbs.,
$6.25; 100 lbs., $20.00.
WHITE DUTCH CLOVER
A low, close growing Clover; round, white heads very fragrant. Very
desirable for beautifying the lawn. Price: lb., 90c.
Crimson Clover
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FARM SEEDS— Continued
FARM SEEDS ARE SENT RY FREIGHT OR EXPRESS at customer’s expense. We pack carefully and deliver to
traunsportation company here, and always make shipment via best and quickest route.
Bags extra at cost — Cotton, Pk., size, 10c; Bu., 20c; 2 Bus., Seamless, 45c.
PRICES ON ALL FARM SEEDS ARE SUBJECT TO MARKET CHANGES
100 lb. lots write for price.
BARLEY
KAFFIR CORN
SPRING BARLEY — It can be grown on almost any kind of
soil and produces a crop even on light soil which will not
Rroduce wheat or oats. Price: lb., 15c; 5 lbs., 50c; 25
t»s., $1.25; 100 lbs., $4.50.
BUCKWHEAT
COMMON — It is much more productive than any other and
succeeds well almost any place. Price: lb., 15c; 5 lbs.,
50c; 100 lbs., $5.50.
BROOM CORN
STANDARD EVERGREEN BROOM CORN— Grows
about eight to ten feet high, stands up well and is entirely,
free from crooked brush. Price: lb., 20c; 5 lbs., 75c.
CANE
EARLY AMBER — Farmers and stockmen say that Early
Amber Cane is the most valuable fodder plant in existence.
Not only is it adapted for feeding purposes, but it has great
qualities as a Sorghum. Price: lb., 15c; 5 lbs., 50c;
25 lbs., $2.00.
EARLY ORANGE — A variety well adapted for the South
It is from eight to ten days later than the Early Amber.
Price: lb., 15c; 5 lbs., 60c; 25 lbs., $2.25.
COW PEAS
lu 100-pouud lots, write for prices.
COW PEAS are very valuable for hay when cut and also a
great soil enricher when plowed under. Cow Peas should be
sown at the rate of 1 to 1 H bu. per acre.
WHIPPOORWILL — This variety matures in about 70
days and is very largely grown as a soil improver and for
pasturage. Has brown speckled seeds. Price: lb., 15c;
5 lbs., 50c; 25 lbs., $2.00.
NEW ERA — This famous variety is grown extensively every-
where and is an early maturing variety of quick, upright
growth. The vines make a splendid dry forage, cure easily.
Price: lb., 15c; 5 lbs., 50c; 25 lbs., $2.00. . .
MIXED — We always have a supply of mixed varieties;
usually a little lower in price because of this, but equally
valuable for forage or for enriching the soil. Price: lb.,
15c; 5 lbs., 50c? ?5 lbs., f 2.00, Write for prices gp larger
quantities,
ONE of the finest fodder plants, yielding two crops each
season. Stalks grow to a height of five or six feet, each
bearing numerous wide leaves. It is a wonderful yielder and
one of the most profitable crops grown.
WHITE VARIETY — Price: lb., lOc; 5 lbs., 40c; 25 lbs.,
$1.50; 100 lbs., $4.50.
MILLETS
(50 lbs. per Bushel)
german or golden— It is a strong grower and will
yield enormous crops of the finest hay, and should be cut
before the seeds will harden. For hay, sow from May to
August 1st. For grain, sow in drills not later than Jime
20th. Fancy. Price: lb., 15c; 5 lbs., 50c; 25 Ibsi, $1.75.
OATS
It Costs Less to Grow Good Oats Than Poor Ones.
EARLY WHITE CHAMPION— This is a well-known
variety throughout the central states and northwest.
It ripens early and yields abundant crop. It is a large,
white oat, free from black kernels. In comparison with
other sorts, one close observer has stated. “It has the
plumpest kernel of any variety.’ Price: Bu., »0cj
10 bu., 85c per bu.
MIXED BLACK — They are preferred by those who have
had experience with them principally on account of their
superior yielding qualities, but besides being fully equal
if not better than white oats in point of feeding qualities,
they possess another very valuable characteristic in the un-
equaled stiffness and strength of straw. Price: Bu.,
$1.00; 10 bu., 95c per bu.
TEXAS RUSTPROOF — The ideal Rustproof variety,
grown extensively throughout the South, an immeMe
yielder, a sure cropper. Price: Bu., $1.00; 10 bu., 95*
per bq.
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FARM SEEDS— Continued
FARM SEEDS ARE SENT BY FREIGHT OR EXPRESS at customer’s expense. We pack carefully and deliver to
trasnportation company here* and always make shipment via best and quickest route.
Ba^s extra cost — Cotton* Pk. size* 10c; 3^ Bn.* 20c; 2 Bus.* Seamless* 45c.
PRICES ON ALL FARM SEEDS ARE SUBJECT TO MARKET CHANGES.
PEAS
CANADA FIELD PEAS — ^Valuable for northern climates,
for cattle-feeding, especially for milch cows. This pea
also makes fine ensilage and for plowing under as a green
manure has no equal. Price: lb.* 15c; 5 lbs.* 50c;
25 lbs.* $3.00; 100 lbs.* $10.00.
PEANUTS
planted in April, they ripen in August, and planted as late
as July 1st, they will mature full crops before frost.
Price: lb., 35c; 5 lbs.* $1.50.
RAPE— DWARF ESSEX
As a forage plant for hogs, cattle or sheep it cannot be sur-
passed. No owner of stock can afford to be without this
great forage crop. Price: lb.* 25c; 5 lbs.* $1.00; 25 lbs.*
$4.00; 100 lbs.* $12.00.
RYE
If sown early in the spring it makes an early and abundant
pasture. It is quite commonly employed recently and used
with great profit as a catch crop where grain has been
winter-killed. Sow 1 K to 2 bushels to the acre. Price:
lb.* 10c; 5 lbs., 40c; 25 lbs., $1.25; 100 lbs.* $3.50.
SUNFLOWER
MAMMOTH RUSSIAN — Sunflower Seeds are superior for
poultry (said to improve the meat). Price: lb.* 20c;
5 lbs., 75c; 25 lbs.* $3.00.
SOY BEANS
Have been grown successfully in all sections of this
coimtry, and by many farmers are preferred to Cow Peas,
both for their larger yield of beans, and the fact that they
are easier to gather.
MEDIUM EARLY— Price: lb.* 15c; 5 lbs.* 50c; 25 lbs.,
$1.60.
MAMMOTH YELLOW— Price: lb.* 15c; 5 lbs.* 50c;
25 lbs.* $1.60.
GRASS SEEDS
In 100 pound lots* write for prices.
We desire to call particular attention to the fact that^Grass Seeds are sold to the trade by sample* and^each
sort is divided into three or four grades of quality* according to purity* germination and weight. The price of
the best grade is often double that of the ordinary. The Grass Seeds here offered by us are in every case the VERY
HIGHEST GRADE.
Bermuda grass — Used extensively in the South for lawns, where other lawn grasses
cannot be successfully grown. Sow seed in the Spring. Price: lb., 45c; 5 lbs.* $2.00;
10 lbs.* $3.75.
BENT GRASS — This is particularly valuable for lawns that are to be used for croquet
groimds or for tennis courts, because it is benefited more than hurt by tramping and by
its bright color adds to the beauty of the lawn. Price: 1 lb.* 75c; 5 lbs.* $3.50.
CANADIAN BLUE GRASS (Poa Compressa) — Also called fiat stemmed poa. Plat-
stalked Meadow Grass; distinctly blue in color. Grows a foot or more high and yields
a great weight of hay. Highly recommended for horses, cows and sheep. Thrives well
on clay. Price: lb.* 40c; 3 lbs.* $1.15; 25 lbs.* $8.50.
ENGLISH PERENNIAL RYE GRASS — (20 lbs. per bu.) — It is invaluable for perennial
pastures, for hay if cut when in blossom. Price: lb.* 30c; 5 lbs.* $1.30; 25 lbs.* $6.00.
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS (Fancy Clean) — Kentucky Blue Grass is the most nutritious,
hardy and valuable of all northern grasses. Sown with White Clover it forms a splendid
lawn; for this purpose use not less than fifty pounds of Blue Grass and six pounds of
White Clover per acre. Price: lb.* 50c; 3 lbs.* $1.45; 10 lbs.* $4.50.
ORCHARD GRASS (Rough Cock’s Foot) — A rather coarse perennial grass that forms
dense tufts. Flourishes best in the shade. Price: lb.* 40c; 5 lbs., $1.60; 100 lbs.*
$24.00.
RED OR CREEPING FESCUE — A creeping rooted grass, resisting extreme drought, and
especially adapted for forming a close and lasting tmf in shady places. Valuable also for
exposed hillsides, and golf courses. Sow thirty poimds per acre. Price: lb., 75c;
10 lbs.* $7.50.
RED TOP — A very hardy perennial grass, succeeding
best on moist land. It accomodates itself to a variety
of soils, however, even to quite dry situations, and stands
our hot climate admirably. Fancy or solid seed. Price:
lb.* 40c; 5 lbs.* $1.75; 25 lbs.* $7.50; 100 lbs.* $25.00.
SUDAN GRASS — Is probably the wild original form of the
cultivated sorghums. It is a tall annual grass, growing
imder favorable conditions to a height of 6 to 10 feet, but
when broadcasted thickly, it grows from 3 to 5 feet. The
stems are fine. The grass cures easily, making hay of ex-
cellent quality, which is readily eaten by all kinds of
livestock. It is considerably earlier than the earliest
Amber Sorghum, and will probably mature as far north
as the Canadian line. Price: lb. 25c; 5 lbs.* $1.00;
25 lbs.* $4.50; 100 lbs.* $16.50.
PASTURE MIXTURES
PASTURE MIXTURE “A”— Good Moist Soils. Sow
25 pounds per acre. This is intended for the average soil.
Use more seed where land is dryer. If stock does not keep
down to six or ten inches use the mower to do so. Do not
pasture too closely. This is well suited for “patching”
your present pasture by disking or harrowing in. Price:
5 lbs.. $2.00; 25 lbs.* $7.50; 100 lbs.* $25.00.
PASTURE MIXTURE “B”— Dry* Hilly Uplands.
Sow fifteen to twenty pounds per acre. Recommended
for rolling ground, or where stones or sand in soil demand
drought-resisting varieties. Plow or disk in where possible,
and on unplowed, stumpy or stony groimd brush thor-
ou|hly. Price: 5 lbs., $2.00; 25 lbs., $7.50; 100 lbs.*
TIMOTHY (45 lbs. per bu.) — The best of all grasses for
hay. It should be cut when in blossom, in June or July.
It is preferable to sow in the Fall, but we sell almost as
much seed in the early Spring, and it is frequently sown
then with equal success. Price: lb.* 20c; 5 lbs., 75c;
25 lbs., $3.50; 100 lbs.* $12.00.
PASTURE MIXTURE “C”— Shaded Pastures. Sow
25 to 30 pounds per acre. This is especially planned to
suit the woods, which is often waste except for its timber.
Get the seed on and into the groimd; do not leave on top
of the leaves. The more open use the more seed. Price:
5 lbs.* $2.25; 25 lbs.* $7.75; 100 lbs.* $28.00.
Complete List of Lawn Grasses on Pages 2 and 3
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GENERAL LIST OF FLOWER SEEDS
We mail all Flower Seeds POSTPAID to any Post Office in the United States.
CURROUND your house with flowers, the most reflning and uplifting influence in the world. Nothing can add to the beauty
of your home like a flower garden. Here you can spend many pleasant hours; It is an enjoyable task to plan them, watch
them grow and pick them for ornaments.
Years of experimenting, testing and selection have made “Pure and Sure” Seeds the highest quality seeds that have
ever been offered the lover of flowers. Everything that would aid in producing better seeds, more beautiful flowers, and finer.
Improved varieties, has been done and the acme of perfection has been reached in our “Pure and Sure” Flower Seeds.
ABRONIA UMBELLATA (Sand Verbena)
ttERBENA-LIKE rose colored flowers. Elegant training
^ habit, h. A. Price: Pkt.» 10c.
ABUTILON (Flowering Maple)
CHOICE MIXED — Used extensively for ornamental bed-
ding; foliage is of maple form and has variegated coloring;
flowers bell-shaped; height, 3 feet. Price: Pkt., 20c.
ACHILLEA (Milfoil or Yarrow)
THE PEARL — Tall erect plant bearing its pure white
double flowers in great profusion all summer; hardy
perennial; easily grown from seed; flowering the flr^
season if seed is sown early; excellent cut flower for vases;
2 feet. Price: Pkt.»15c.
A^er^tTim*
ACONITUM (Monk’s Hood, Wolfsbane)
NAPELLUS BLUE — A hardy perennial, growing in any
good garden soil, producing long spikes of curioxisly-
shaped blue flowers. Well adapted for planting among
shrubbery or in shady corners of the garden; 3 to 5 feet.
Price: Pkt., 10c.
ACROCLINIUM (Everlasting Flower)
A pretty everlasting, bearing graceful daisy-like flower,
pretty bright rose with yellow center, which, when cut in
the bud state, can be dried and used for winter boquets.
Double mixed. Price: Pkt., 10c.
ADONIS AESTIVALIS (Flos Adonis)
Beautiful dark scarlet flowers with light center. Of easy
cultiu’e and showy. Fine cut foliage. A very pretty
plant; 1 foot. Price: Pkt., 10c.
AGERATUM (Floss Flower)
AN EXCELLENT plant for edging or solid effects. For
^ early bloom sow indoors from March till May; sown out-
doors in May will flower in August. A continuous bloomer.
BLUE PERFECTION — Large heads of deep blue flowers
produced in abundance; 15 inches. Price: Pkt., 10c.
DWARF YELLOW — A fine bedding variety; 10 inches high
Price* Pkt., lOc.
IMPERIAL DWARF BLUE — Clear blue; compact growing
plant; height, 9 inches. Price* Pkt., 10c.
IMPERIAL DWARF WHITE— Price* Pkt., lOc.
LITTLE BLUE STAR — Plants densely covered with bright
blue flowers: height, 5 inches Price* Pkt., 15c.
MEXICANUM MIXED — Blue and white; good fbr cutting:
18 inches. Price* Pkt., 5c,
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Anemone
AGROSTEMMA CORONARIA
(Rose Champion)
Exceedingly handsome and free-flowering. Red. 1 }4 ft.
Pkt.
$0.10
ALYSSUM (Annual)
'T'HIS is one of the flnest hardy annuals we have, and is beloved by
many on account of its modest blossoms, very similar to white
forget-me-nots. It is pleasantly fragrant, and just the thing for personal
adornment or the breakfast table. It begins to blossom early in the
season and blooms more or less constantly untill Fall,
MARTIMUM (Sweet) — Of trailing habit; flowers white. Price:
Pkt.» 5c; oz., 50c.
CARPET OF SNOW — We know of no other white flower which is so
particularly well adapted to borders, ribbons, etc., as our Carpet
of Snow Alyssum. The plants commence to bloom when quite
small, and will flower all Summer long, till late in the Fall. This
habit, with its fragrance, makes it indispensable. Price: Pkt.,
10c; ox.t 35c.
LITTLR GEM — The best variety for bedding. Very dwarf and com-
pact. Price: Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c.
LILAC QUEEN — A distinct, new annual variety with pure lilac
colored flowers. The plants are of dwarf, compact growth and are
equally as useful for carpet bedding and edgings as the dwarf
white varieties. Price: Pkt., 10c.
SAXATILE — Hardy. A grand new variety of exquisite coloring. This
new variety forms a perfect little bush with miniature flowers in
great masses, of a bright yellow. This species is a hardy perennial,
but blooms the first season from seed if sown early, grows about 12
inches high. Price: Pkt., 10c.
AMARANTHUS
Reautiful colored foliage plants; succeeds best in sunny,
dry locations.
TRI-COLOR (Joseph’s Coat) — Makes a very pretty effect when
used the same as Coleus. Keep it cut back to produce a sym-
metrical plant for edging: red, yellow and green; 3 feet.
Price; Pkt., 10c.
CHOICE MIXED— Price; Pkt., 5c.
PRINCE’S FEATHER — Dark red feathery flowers. Price:
Pkt., 10c.
ANCHUSA
(Dropmore Variety)
ITALICA — One of the finest hardy plants of recent introduction,
remarkable for its free and continuous flowering and the
beautiful gentian- blue color of its flowers; grows about five feet
high, and should be in every hardy border. Price: Pkt., 10c.
ANEMONE (Windflower)
A VERY pleasing perennial, producing large flowers; few plants
^ compare with them in beauty; fine for bouquets. Sow outdoors
in Spring, keeping shaded till the plants appear.
ST. BRIGID— Mixed colors. Price: Pkt., 10c.
ANTHEM IS (Hardy Marguerite)
KELWAYI — A most satisfactory hardy perennial, bearing all
Summer daisy-like golden-yellow blossoms ; excellent for cutting,
2 ft. Price: Pkt., 10c.
ANTIRRHINUM
Half Hardy Perennial Treated as an Annual.
A NTIRRHINUMS or Snapdragons have increased in popularity
within the last few years until now, when used for cutting or
grown in the garden for display, they rival even the sweet pea in
beauty and gracefulness. They are one of the most valuable flowers
that grow from seed.
Seed sown out of doors the first week of May will bloom early in
July, remaining in full flower until November. For earlier flowering
they may be started indoors or in a frame in March, transplanting
them to the open when the weather is suitable.
Snapdragons thrive best in positions partly shaded from the sun.
It reproduces itself freely from seeds which ripen in abimdance and
may frequently be seen growing scattered throughout the garden
LARGE-FLOWERING HALF DWARF
Oz. Pkt.
Rose Queen, brilliant rose carmine $1.00 $0.10
Empress, rich velvety crimson 1.00 .10
Fawn, terra cotta pink, suffused yellow. 1.00 .10
Golden Queen, clear yellow 1.00 .10
Grenadier, orange scarlet, white tube 1.00 .10
The Bride, pure white 1.00 .10
Silver Pink, (Wallers), pearly pink self 1.00 ’ .10
Mixed, varieties .90 ,10
AMPELOPSIS
Boston or Japan Ivy
VEITCHII — Clings to the walls of wood, stone or brick.
Dense foliage; glossy green; changing to red and yel-
low in Autumn. 40 feet. Price: Pkt., 10c.
Large-Flowering Half Dwarf
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ANTIRRHINUM (Count)
TALL, LARGE-FLOWERING VARIETIES
^HE varieties offered below are the best and most improved of the largest-flowering sorts.
The blooms are double the size of the old varieties and for a select strain of this great
favorite, plant our improved strain.
ANTIRRHINUM, GIANT FLOWERING— Oz. Pkt.
Fire Kinig — Orange, scarlet, white tube §0.75 $0.10
Golden Kin^ — Giant yellow 75 .10
Rose Queen- — Soft Pink 75 .10
Striped 75 .10
Garnet 75 .10
Venus — Delicate pink 75 .10
Queen Victoria — White .75 .10
Purple Kin^ 1.00 .15
Mixed.... 75 .10
Double Mixed .15
ARABIS (Rock Cress)
ALPINA — A hardy perennial and one of the earliest and prettiest Spring flowers. The
spreading tufts are covered with a sheet of pure white fllowers as soon as the snow
disappears. Unequaled for rockeries or edging; withstands the drought, and is always
neat; 6 inches. Price: Pkt., 10c.
ARCTOTIS GRANDIS
BLUE-EYED, or African Daisy — White and lilac. The large, daisy-like blooms of this fine
hardy annual are excellent foi cutting. 2 feet. Price: Pkt., 10c.
ASPARAGUS
PLUMOSUS NANUS — Probably the most popular house plant today. We sell thousands
of florists who grow the pot plants. You can grow it for yourself and neighbors. The
leaves are bright green, gracefully arched, surpassing Maidenhair Ferns in grace,
delicacy of texture and richness of color. Price: Pkg., 10c.
SPRENGERI — Similar to^ Plumosus in coloring, only hardier and more easily grown.
Price: Pkt., 10c.
Antirrhinum — Tall
AQUILEGIA (Columbine)
■17EW hardy perennials are so easily grpwn from
seed, and will give such unalloyed satisfaction.
A most desirable border plant. It forms large
clumps, blooms early , long and abundantly , is useful
for cutting and elegant in habit. Sow seed in the
open ground in spring, preferably where the plants
are to grow, and thin to about a foot apart.
Sow in the fall for flowering the following season.
They thrive well under ordinary garden culture.
CALIFORNICA HYBRIDS— Exquisite flowers,
in yellow and orange shades, all with low spurs.
Price: Pkt., 10c.
LONG-SPURRED HYBRIDS — This beautiful
strain of Columbines comprises new and pleasing
shades and combinations, ranging through
all the shades of lavender, blue, mauve, white,
yellow, orange, scarlet and bright rose-pink
The plants are perfectly hardy. Price:
Pkt., 10c.
Price
• Pkt.
CHRYSANTHA (Golden Spurred)—"^
Golden-yellow $0.10
CANADENSIS — Scarlet and yellow 10
FLABELLATA — Japan white 10
COERULEA — Splendid light blue and white .10
DOUBLE — All colors mixed. . . M Oz., 60c .10
SINGLE — All colors mixed . . .H Oz., 50c .10
Aquile^ia*
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ASTERS
Choicest Varieties for Summer Flowering
A STERS will thrive in any good soil, prepared in the same way as you wo jld
for a crop of vegetables, but it is well to remember that any extra care
taken in the preparation of the soil is repaid by finer plants, larger blooms, with
longer stems and more profuse flowering. They should have an open, sunny
position, and prefer a good, heavy, loamy soil. For early flowering, seeds should
be started in a simny window, hotbed or coldframe in April and transferred to
their place in the garden as soon as danger of frost has gone by. For
August (midseason) and September (late) sow seeds outside in finely
prepared grormd in May, thinning out to one foot in the rows and two
feet between. With the above prescribed treatment and frequent
cultivation of plants to insure a steady growth until flowering, excellent
large blooms with long stems can be obtained.
ST. L. S. CO. NOVELTY MIXED ASTERS
'T'HIS superb mixture is composed of all new novelties of recent intro-
duction. The plants form strong, branching bushes, 2 to feet
high, bearing on long, strong stems their handsome Chrysanthemum-
like flowers. Price Pkt«. 15c; 2 pkts.» for 25c.
QUEEN OF THE MARKET ASTER
A N EXTRA early variety, bearing large double flowers; plants of branching
^ habit, having long stems. 2 feet.
C
White $0.75
Lavender .75
Li^ht Blue 75
Dark Blue 75
Oz.
Pkt.
V2 Oz.
Pkt.
$0.75
$0.10
Crimson
$0.10
, .75
.10
Blush Pink. . . .
75
.10
. .75
.10
P urple
75
.10
. .75
.10
Bose . .
75
.10
.10
EARLY WONDER ASTER
'T'HE earliest variety in cultivation, coming into bloom several days before
“Queen of the Market.” The form is that of “Giant Comet” type; the
flowers are large and very double; stems average 18 inches in length.
M Oz. Pkt. H Oz. Pkt.
White $1.00 $0.10 Li^ht Blue 1.00 .10
Rose 1.00 .10 Dark Blue 1.00 .10
Finest Mixed 1.00 .10
EARLY AMERICAN ^ BEAUTY
^HIS variety is similar in type of flower and
growth to the well-known Late Branching
Asters, but differs in that all the large blossoms
are produced on much longer and heavier stems.
Plants will average two and one-half to three feet
in height, according to location, while the immense
flowers, usually four to five inches in diameter, are
often borne on heavy stems which may be cut
two feet in length. The flowers are fully double to
the last. Each plant forms a perfect bush.
Pkt.
Carmine Rose $0.15
Lavender 15
Rose-Pink 15
White 15
September Beauty — Delicate Flesh Pink . .15
Mixed 15
CALIFORNIA GIANT ASTERS
A NEW variety with flowers of the Crego type,
and with the habit of growth and long stems of
the Beauty type. Flowers large and stand up well
after being cut. Their immense size and beauty, as
well as their long stems make them very attrac-
tive.
Pkt.
Dark Purple $0.15
Deep Rose 15
Li^ht Blue 15
Peach Blossom .15
Mixed .15
GIANT COMET ASTERS
T^LOWERS of immense
anmce nnmnnfipH nf Ion
size, often 6 inches
across, composed of long, wavy, twisted petals.
half-globes. Each plant bears 15 to 20 flowers on
very long stems, making them especially valuable
for cutting.
Oz. Pkt.
White
$0.90
$0.10
Rose
90
.10
Light Blue . . .
90
.10
Royal Purple.
90
.10
Rose
90
.10
Crimson
90
.10
Lavender ....
90
.10
Shell Pink.. .
.90
.10
Mixed
.90
.10
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IMPR. GIANT CREGO ASTERS
CONSIDER this one of the finest and largest of all
Asters, bearing Immmense fiufify fiowers five inches and
over in diameter, as fine as any Chrysanthemum, and when
cut keep in good condition longer than any other of this type.
We offer eight colors.
H Oz. Pkt.
Crimson $0.90 $0.10
White 90 .10
Azure Blue 90 .10
Pink .90 .10
Shell Pink 90 .10
Lavender 90 .10
Purple — i^Bright 90 .10
Rose — Rich deep rose 90 .10
Mixed .90 .10
KING ASTERS (Needled Type)
rpHE “King” Asters form a distinct class of type, and have
many sterling qualities to recommend them to lovers of
fine Asters. They are of strong, sturdy habit, growing fully 18
inches high, and bear from August to October very large
double blossoms, the petals of which are more or less quilled,
forming a very attractive fiower.
Crimson — The richest and deepest crimson. . . . $1.00
Lavender — Soft lavender blue 1.00
Shell Pink — An attractive delicate shell pink
Rose — A beautiful brilliant rose variety .
White — Pure white 1.66
Mixed 1.00
^ Oz.
Pkt.
. $1.00
$0.10
. 1.00
.10
. 1.00
.10
1.00
.10
. 1.00
.10
. 1.00
.10
Improved Ciant Cre|^o.
St. L. S. Co.*s Late Branching.
ST. L. S. CO.’S LATE BRANCHING ASTER
^HE superb strain, of American origin and especially adapted
to our climatic conditions, now one of our leading sjjecialties,
extraordinary care being given each season to the selection of the
very finest specimens for stock seed.
The plants form strong, branching bushes, 2 to 2H feet
high, bearing on long, strong stems their handsome Chrysan-
themum-like fiowers.
Oz.
. Pkt.
K Oz.
Pkt.
Pure White . ,
. . $0.90
$0.10
Flesh Pink. ,
. $0.90
$0.10
Light Blue . .
. . .90
.10
Lavender. . . .
. . .90
.10
Rose
. . .90
.10
Crimson . . . .
. . .90
.10
Purple
.. .90
.10
Peach Blossoms .90
.10
Mixed
. . . .90
.10
ROYAL ASTERS
A VALUABLE variety of Aster of the Comet type, coming into
bloom in mid-season. They are vigorous and sturdy growers,
branching from the base of the plants. Although early — Mid-
Season Asters — they remain in flower a long time; the flowers
being of splendid substance; splendid cut flower type.
Oz.
White $1.00
Lavender 1.00
Shell Pink 1.00
P urple 1.00
Rose Pink 1.60
Mixed 1.00
CHRYSANTHEMUM-FLOWERED ASTERS
Bushy plants, bearing
either gardens or pot
Price: Pkt.« 10c.
Pkt.
$0.10
.10
.10
.10
.10
.10
large perfectly double flowers, fine for
)Ot culture. Finest Mixed Colors.
HARDY PERENNIAL ASTER
Mixed (Michaelmas Daisies) — Single fall-flowering, hardy
herbaceous plants, thriving in any good garden soil. If
sown early they will flower the first season; 3 feet. Price:
Pkt., 10c.
CHINA ASTERS
Single Mixed — Within late years the single Asters have much
gained in favor with the flower lovers. Our mixture con*
taips all the leading colors, well blended. Price: Pkt., 5c.
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Balsam
BALLOON VINE (Love-m-a-PuS)
A rapid growing annual climber ; succeeds best in light soil and warm
situation: flowers white; seed vessels look like miniature ballons.
5 to 10 feet. Price, Pkt., 5c.
BALSAM (Lady Slipper)
an old favorite garden flower, producing its gorgeous masses of
beautiful, brUliant-colored double flowers in the greatest profusion;
of easiest culture; succeeds in a good, rich soil. Tender annuals. 2 feet.
CAMELLIA FLOWERING DOUBLE — The flowers are very large,
measuring from two to three inches in diameter, of perfect form,
resembling the flower of the Camellia, and are as double, in fact,
the petals are so densely produced that the yield of seed is extremely
small, one single plant often producing not more than five seeds.
Pkt. Pkt.
White $0.10 Salmon Rose $0.10
Light Pink 10 Rose King 10
Scarlet .*1® Mixed 10
Rose Flowering — Double Mixed, 5c; oz., 60c.
APPLE — A beautiful climbing plant; handsome apple-shaped fruits.
Makes dense shade. The fruits preserved in alcohol make a useful
liniment. 15 to 20 feet. Price: Pkt., 5c.
BELLIS-PERENNIS OR DOUBLE DAISY
(GREATLY improved varieties of the popular “Double Daisies.”
Admirably adapted for edgings, borders and low beds, and also
well suited for growing in pots. Although perennials, they will flower
the same season if the seed is sown early, though it is preferable to sow
in fall, and winter the plants in cold frames. Height, 6 inches.
Pkt.
LONGFELLOW, ROSE — Extra large double rose-pink flowers . .$0.10
SNOWBALL, WHITE — Usually large very double, piue white
flowers 10
DOUBLE, MIXED COLORS 10
SHASTA DAISY— See Page 47.
DAISY AFRICAN GOLDEN— See Page 47.
BEAN, SCARLET RUNNER
A great favorite in England and Europe, not only as an ornamental
climber, but for the delicious edible beans. Price: Pkt., 10c;
34 Ih., 25c; H Ih., 45c.
BEGONIA
A BEAUTIFUL flower of various colors. Blooms in constant profusion
from early Summer until late Fall, and an excellent plant for Winter
blooming.
PRIM A DONNA — Limpid rose, shading to carmine at the center: ever-
blooming. Price: Pkt., 15c.
ERFORDIA — As pot plants for Winter flowering they are superb, re-
maining a sheet of bloom throughout the entire year. Easily ra’sed
from seed, which should be started either indoors or in a hotbed.
Price: Pkt., 15c.
LUMINOSA — Brilliant, fiery, dark scarlet: very bright. Price: Pkt., 15c.
DWARF VERNON — Bright orange-carmine flowers, deep red foliage.
Price: Pkt., 15c.
FINE MIXED — Similar to above, mixed. Price: Pkt., 10c.
BRACHYCOME (Swan River Daisy)
IBERIDIFOLIA MIXED — ^Very effective in edgings, beds, and rustic
baskets. Good for house culture in winter. Always in full bloom.
, Price: Pkt., lOc.
CACALIA (Tassel Flower)
A PRETTY free-blooming plant with tassel-shaped flowers, also called
Devil’s Paint Brush. Of easy growth; annual; 18 inches.
Price: Pkt., 10c.
CALENDULA
T ARGE double flowers, blooming all Summer, closing some- what at
night and opening slightly on cloudy days; flowers borne on long, stiff
stems. 2 feet.
LEMON QUEEN — Very large and extremely double flowers of a pleasing
rich lemon-yellow, dark eye Price: Pkt., 10c.
PRINCE OF ORANGE— Golden yellow Price: Pkt., 10c.
ORANGE KING — Very large double orange-red Price: Pkf., 10c.
METEOR — Creamy center, edged with orange. Price: Pkt., 10c.
NANKEEN — A very distinct variety, the double flowers of a creamy-
yellow, slightly flushed apricot, dark brown eye. Price: Pkt., 10c.
MIXED Price; Pkt*, 5c; qz., 50c.
PLANT
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CALCEOLARIA
Colors — Yellow, maroon, white, etc., spotted and blotched In the most
unique fashion. 1 3^ feet. Large flowered. Mixed. Pricet Pkt.,
25c.
CALLIOPSIS
pyNE of the most showy flowers, very easily grown; will thrive almost
anywhere without trouble or care. A favorite for the home yard
or lawn.
CRIMSON KING — A fine dwarf sort, 9 inches high; color rich velvety
crimson-garnet. Price; Pkt., 10c.
CROWN OF GOLD — Large, rich, golden-yellow, 18 inches. Price:
Pkt., 10c.
DRUMMONDI — Rich golden yellow. Price; Pkt., 10c.
GOLDEN RAY — Dwarf, compact plants, not over 9 inches high, cov-
ered with flowers of rich maroon, edged with golden yellow and
havingtwisted petals like a Cactus Dahlia. Price; Pkt., 10c.
SUPERB HYRRIDS, MIXED — Unlike other varieties, this is a fine
bedding plant, besides being useful for boquets. The colors are
richer and more varied. Above 14 inches. Price; Pkt., 10c.
TALL MIXED — ^Valuable for mixed beds and borders. About 1 ft.
Price; Pkt., 5c; oz., 50c.
CAMPANULA (Canterbury Bells)
■yERY beautiful, hardy, herbaceous perennial, bearing a great pro-
^ fusion of attractive Bell-flowers; thrives best in light, rich soil;
some of the varieties flower first season if sown early.
MEDIUM CALYCANTHEMA.
Pkt. Pkt.
Blue $0.10 Striped $0.10
Whits 10 Mixed 10
Rose 10
CANNA
Cannas are famous for their luxuriant growth and immense Gladiolus-
like flowers of most brilliant colors ; their profusion and continuity
of bloom imder all climes and conditions render them easily the
most useful, showy and universally popular garden plants grown.
Mixed. Price; Pkt., 10c.
Calliopsis.
CANARY-BIRD VINE
(Tropaeolum Canariense.)
A beautiful rapid annual climber, the charming little canary-
colored blossoms bearing a fancied resemblence to a
bird with its wings half expanded. Price; Pkt., 10c.
CANDYTUFT (iberis)
'pHE Candytuft is almost as fragrant as the sweet alyssum
and very popular. Verj^ useful as a bedding plant or for
border work. Sow outdoors in April, where they are to bloom,
and thin well when the plants grow about 1 inch. Sow also in
July for fall blooming. Where grown in rows best results for
cut-flowers can be obtained only by giving the plants at
least a foot apart in the rows and 1]4 feet between the
rows.
EMPRESS — The best pure white and the best for cut
flowers; fragrant. Price; Pkt., lOc; 3^ oz., 25c.
GIANT HYACINTH-FLOWERED— As a result of extra
care and painstaking selection this is now the finest of all
flowers, in a pyramid of bloom. Price; Pkt., 10c; 3^ oz.,
40c.
Pkt.
Umbellata Carmine $0.10
Umbellata Crimson 10
Umbellata Lavender 10
Umbellata Rose Cardinal 10
Mixed — Price; Pkt., 5c; 3^ oz., 25c.
(Hardy Candytuft)
GIBRALTARICA HYBRID A— White flowers, shading to
lilac. Price; Pkt., 10c.
SEMPERVIRENS — A profuse, white-blooming, hardy per-
ennial coming in flower early in the spring; much used
for cemeteries, rockeries, etc. 1 foot. Price; Pkt., 10c.
CARDINAL CLIMBER
TyE CONSIDER it the most beautiful and brilliant an-
» » nual climber ever sent out. It is a strong and rapid
grower, attaining a height of 30 feet or more, with beautiful
fern-like, laciniated foliage and literally covered with a
blaze of circular fiery cardinal-red flowers from mid-Summer
till frost. The flowers are about 1 3^ inches in diameter, and
are borne in clusters of 5 to 7 blooms each. Price; Pkt.,
10c; 3^ oz., 75c.
Candytuft Umbollata,
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CARNATIONS
Carnation
(CARNATIONS are general favorites for their delicious fragrance and richness of
^ colors. The Marguerite and Chabaud’s types are the best for summer flowering.
CHABAUD’S EVER -BLOOMING MIXED — Resembles the Marguerite Carnation,
but is perpetual growing or perennial. Exquisite colors, large flowers. Pricei
Pkt., 20c.
GIANT-FLOWERING MARGUERITE MALMAISON— The flowers of this
wonderful strain often measure 3 inches across. Include white, blush, deep pink,
salmon, carmine, scarlet, dark crimson, maroon, and many beautiful variegated
flowers. Price: Pkt., 15c.
Pkt. Pkt.
Marguerite Pink $0.10 Marguerite Red $0.10
Marguerite White 10 Marguerite Yellow 10
MARGUERITE MIXED — These beautiful Carnations succeed in any good situation.
Exquisite in color. Price: Pkt., 10c; oz., 75c.
CELOSIA (Coxcomb)
T>EAUTIFUL plumes of brilliant colors, hh. A. Being’ flne for vases, and of
splendid fohage. Celosia is the flnest of aU novelty plants, producing very large
ostrich-feather-like plumes.
THOMPSON’S MAGNIFICA — A new improved strain. Colors; Golden Yellow,
Fiery Scarlet, Purple, Salmon, Blood-red, etc. Price: Pkt., 10c.
TALL CRIMSON— Price, Pkt., 10c.
TALL GOLDEN— Price, Pkt., 10c.
CELOSIA, CRIST ATA (Coxcomb) — They make attractive beds planted a mass or
as a border for other plants.
DWARF MIXED— Price: Pkt., 10c.
GLASGOW PRIZE — The best dwarf crimson sort, with handsome dark fohage.
Combs ve^ large and soUd. Price: Pkt., 10c.
CELOSIA CHILDISH — See Woolflower on Page 63.
CENTUAREA
(Com Flower, or Bachelor’s Button)
^HIS favorite, old-time flower is also known as Ragged
-L Sailor, Blue Bottle, etc. It is a free flowering bloomer,
very showy, mowing from 2 to 3 feet high and is largely
used for cut flowers. It grows in any soil and almost equals
the Aster popularity.
CYANUS SINGLE BLUE— Rich, deep blue, IH feet.
Price: Pkt., 10c.
CYANUS SINGLE MIXED— Contains all the popular
colors. 1)^ feet. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c.
CYANUS DOUBLE MIXED — A much better strain than
the above. Bunch this with Sweet Peas and it makes a
pretty combination. Price: Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c.
DOUBLE BLUE — This was introduced in 1907, and is now
a standard variety and largely used by the commercial
florist, who quickly recognized its value as a cut flower
Price: Pkt., 10c. oz., 35c.
DOUBLE ROSE — A splendid variety for cutting, color
clear rose- pink. Price: Pkt., 10c.
IMPERALIS (Giant Royal Sweet Sultans) — This is a
new type of annual Centaurea. Bushes are from 3 to 4
feet in height, flowers are finely fringed, soft and feathery
and frequently 3 inches across. Fine for cutting and of a
strong hardy constitution.
Pkt. Pkt.
Brilliant Pink $0.10 Rose $0.10
Lavender 10 White 10
Purple 10 Red 10
Mixed 10
CANDIDISSIMA — Ornamental Leaved Centaurea
(Dusty Miller) — for bedding, hanging baskets and pots
and for edging of beds where white basket foliage is
desired. Easily raised from seeds. Silvery white, finely
cut leaves. 1 foot. Price: Pkt., 10c.
GYMNOCARPA — Leaves not so white as the above. IH
feet. Price: Pkt., 10c.
MONTANA— Blue; hardy. Price: Pkt., 10c.
CINERARIA
TV/TAGNIFICENT flowering plants for Spring decorations
for the conservatory or window garden. The flowers
measure 2 to 3 inches across, are of white, blue, violet and
crimson shades; usually two or more colors are shown in
one flower, covering the plant with a sheet of blooms.
GIANT PRIZE — Our best. Price: Pkt., 20c.
HYBRID A GR. FL. STELLA (Star Cineraria) — A charm-
ing variety, with large spreading panicles of starry
Cineraria; the extreme grace and elegance of the plant
and flowers make them wonderfully effective for the
decoration of the house and conservatory and especially
so for church decorations; also useful for cutting. Price:
Pkt., 15c.
BEAUTIFY YOUR HOME
BY SOWING “HAVALAWN»» GRASS SEED
SEE PAGE THREE
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CHRYSANTHEMUMS
^HE real beauty of these Royal Flowers of the Orient is well known.
There are many people, however, who do not realize how easily
they may be grown from seed, and that all of the magnificent new vari-
eties were raised from hybridized seed, similar to that which we are now
offering.
BRIDAL ROBE — Of very compact and upright habit: 10 inches in
height: the stvirdy plants throw out their finely feathered foliage
from the base and deck themselves with a mantle of extra double
pure white flowers. Price: Pkt.* 15c.
CORONARIUM — One of the latest introductions in the Chrysanthe-
mum world. Owing to its magnificent golden yellow and white
shades, it is fast becoming a florist favorite.
oz. Pkt.
Coronarium Dble. White $0.50 $0.10
“ “ Yellow 50 .10
“ “ Mixed 40 .10
ECLIPSE — Yellow with dark brown disk. Price: Pkt.» 10c.
LEUCANTHEMUM (Shasta Daisies) — A splendid hardy perennial
variety, with flowers rarely less than 5 inches across, of tne ptmest
glistening white, with broad, overlapping petals, and borne on long,
strong stems: a beautiful cut flower, remaining in good condition
a week or more. Price: Pkt., 10c.
CLARKIA
This pretty and easily grown annual has been much improved in recent
years, growing 2 to 2)^ feet high, with leafy racemes of double
flowers. Price: Pkt., 10c.
CLIMBERS, RAPID MIXTURE
This mixture contains flowers of gigantic size, and the coloring and
markings beyond description. The seed we offer is of our own im-
portation direct from Japan, and embraces all variations, which
are really the most handsome, semi-doubles, quilled and frilled,
crimped and scalloped, and double. Price: Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c.
Chrysanthemum
CLEMATIS
HYBRIDS (Mixed) — The best known and most valued
variety. A great variety of colors. Hardy. Price: Pkt.,
10c.
PANICULATA (Oimbin^) — 15 ft. Fall-flowering vine with
white flowers. For ifiants see Climbing Vines. Price:
Pkt., 10c.
CLEOME (Giant Spider Plant.)
T ARGE spikes of rosy carmine flowers. Large bushy plants:
3 to 4 feet high.
GIGANTEA — The flnest strain. Price: Pkt., 10c.
COLEUS
/^OLEUS grown from seed make very thrifty plants the firsi
^ season. For sub-tropical groups the endless variety and
combinations of brilliant colors are very captivating. Price:
Pkt., 20c.
COBAEA (Cup and Saucer Vine)
A CLIMBER of rapid growth, attaining a height of 30 to 50
feet during the season: valuable for covering trellises, arbors
trunks of trees, etc., will cling to any rough surface.
SCANDENS, BLUE — Large, bell-shaped purple flowers.
Price: Pkt., 10c.
SCANDENS, WHITE— Pure white. Price: Pkt., 10c.
COREOPSIS
LANCEOLATA GR. FL. — One of the flnest hardy garden
plants grown, forming large clumps 2 to 3 feet high, and
increasing in beauty, luxuriance and floriferousness each
year, though it flowers the first season from seed sown early,
producing immense, long-stemmed, rich yellow flowers,
shaded with orange, flowering in profusion for a long period
during the Summer: unequaled for cutting: grows anywherfe.
Price: Pkt., 10c; ^ oz., 35c.
COTTON
ROWN extensively for decorating purposes. Very showy
and attractive. Price: Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c.
COSMIDIUM
BURRIDGEANUM, Orange Crown — ^Beautiful hardy annual
similar to CaUiopsis. Excellent for cutting. Price: Pkt.,
10c. ,
Govoopaia
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Cyclam en
DOUBLE COSMOS
These new hybrids form bushy plants 5 to 6
feet high and flower profusely during the Autunm
months. Only 40 to 50 per cent of the plants will bear
double flowers, the balance producing large single
blossoms, the reason being that the double flowers are
pistillate — haying no stamens and consequently
bear no pollen — so to produce seed must depend
upon staminate singles for polination. The progeny,
therefore, comes about half doubles and half singles.
Double Cosmos flowers, aside form their novelty and
beauty, are of lasting substance, both on the plants
and as cut flowers. ^
Fkt.
PINK BEAUTY 10c
WHITE QUEEN 10c
CRIMSON KING 10c
Mixed 10c
CUPHEA (Ci^ar Plant)
Avery pretty border plant. Very showy for bor-
ders and bedding. Dwarf habits.
PLATYCENTRA — A favorite Cuphea. Price:
Pkt., 10c.
CYCLAMEN
Our strain of Giant Cyclamen, producing immensely
large flowers, is surpassed by none. Our seed is
grown by an expert in this special class. They are
among the best plants recommended for house
culture, as they thrive well and bloom profusely
in the average temperature of the hving-room.
Price: Pkt., 25c.
CYPRESS VINE
ONE of the most popular vines, with very delicate
fern-like foUage, and masses of beautiful, small,
star-shaped flowers. Sow in May, first soaking the
seeds in warm water for a few hours. 15 feet.
Oz. Pkt.
Scarle t ^0. 30 $0. 10
White 30 .10
Mixed — White and Scarlet 25 .05
CYPERUS (Umbrella Plant)
ALTERNIFOLIUS — An excellent plant for growing
in water and damp places; makes a very ornamental
house plant, always presenting a green and at-
tractive appearance. Price: Pkt., 10c.
COSMOS
^HIS beautiful annual is one of the most showy and useful of our
^ garden plants. Plants grow from 4 to 6 feet in height, and are very
bushy and compact. Flowers borne 'on long, delicate stems, and are
similar to single dahlias. Fohage very finely cut. Excellent for cutting.
MAMMOTH EARLY
'T'HE long-stemmed flowers are of inomense size, frequently measuring
T 5 inches across. The petals are broadly oval and overlap, forming a
circular flower of perfect symmetry, having splendid substance and
lasting quaUties.
Oz. Pkt. ^ Oz. Pkt.
Crimson.. $0.35 $0.10 Pink $0.35 $0.10
White 35 .10 Mixed 35 .10
HYBRIDA FINEST MIXED— Seed, if sown in March and April,
will flower during July. Our seed is all grown from our special
strain. 4 feet. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 35c.
GIANT FLOWERING
"DROAD petals, oval-shaped, and overlapping, and the perfect shape
of the flowers, and the long lasting quality of this variety readily
makes it a garden flower of great merit.
For Autumn flowering, planted either in broad masses or back-
grounds, it is very effective,
Oz. Pkt. Pkt.
Crimson $0.50 $0.10 Finest Mixed $0.10
Orange (Klondike) 10 Oz .40
LADY LENOX, PINK — Lovely shell-pink, lighting up well at night.
Price: Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c.
LADY LENOX, WHITE — A fine pure white selection from the above.
Price: Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c.
Double Cosmos
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DAHLIA
T^AHLIAS can be grown easily from seed so as to produce
^ flowers the first year. This is as true of double Dahlias as of
single. In it can be found beautiful combination of colors and
marvelous blending of shades and tints imaginable.
DOUBLE MIXED ^^6
SINGLE MIXED 10
CACTUS MIXED 10
COLLARETTE — Flowers of various colors, with a collar
of small petals around the center; novel and beautiful.
Price: Pkt., 10c.
DAISY
AURANTIACA — African Golden Daisy — 1 ft. Rare and
very showy annual from South Africa, having daisy-like
flowers of a glossy salmon-orange shade with black central
ring, a lovely color when flowers open in the sun. Price:
Pkt., 10c.
SHASTA DAISY (Alaska) — Extra large flowers, of pure
glistening white, with broad overlapping petals; a beautiful
cut flower; 2 feet. Price; Pkt., 10c.
DATURA
ANGEL’S “TRUMPET”— A new annual variety and exceed-
ingly fine, bearing great trumpet-like flowers, 6 to 8
inches long, with double frilled interiors; sweet-scented;
plants 4 feet high, bushy and free-flowering, of fine sub-
tropical effect in the garden. Mixed. Price; Pkt., 10c.
DELPHINIUM
(Perennial Larkspur)
^HERE is perhaps no better known hardy plant than the
Delphinium. The beautiful flowers borne on tall stately
spikes are a gorgeous sight and a charm to the garden. Sow
seeds in early Spring in shallow boxes indoors or in a hotbed.
Set out 6 inches apart in the garden. In the fall they may be
lifted and set out in groups of colors; three or four plants at a
distance of 3 feet apart, in the rear of hardy perennials, where
they make a fitting background.
BELLAMOSUM — A rich, deep blue form of the popular light blue
Belladonna, Price: Pkt., 15c.
BELLADONNA — This is one of the finest and most continuous-
blooming hardy Lark-spur. The clear turquoise-blue of its
flowers is not equaled for delicacy and beauty. Price*
Pkt., 15c.
ST. L. S. CO.’S HYBRIDS — This splendid strain is of strong,
* vigorous habit, with imniense spikas from 2 to 3 feet long, of
large flowers mostly in fine shades of light blue. Price; Pkt.,
10c.
CHINESE BLUE — A distinct and neat variety, growing about 18
inches high, with fine, feathery foliage. Price: Pkt., 10c.
CHINESE ALBUM — The white-flowei ed form of th proceeding.
Price; Pkt., 10c.
CHINESE MIXED — Price; Pkt., 10c.
Dahlia
DIGITALIS (Foxglove)
Handsome and highly ornamental hardy plants of stately
growth. Blooms during June and July. 3 to 5 feet.
GLOXINIAEFLORA mixed — This is a fine strain of the or-
i dinary Foxglove, with handsome spotted Gloxinia-like flowers
I on long spikes. Price; Pkt., 10c.
I
A trial of our NOVELTY COLLECTION of SWEET
PEAS will prove it to be an exceptionlly choice
assortment of the best nanied varieties of recent
introduction of the Giantxflowerin^ type.
See our NOVELTIES COLLECTION on page 62.
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Dianthus or Pinks.
DIANTHUS or PINKS
'pHE family of Pinks is unrivaled for brillancy and rich variety
of color; the plants are bushy, of symmetrical form — blooming
perfectly until fall, rendering them most satisfactory for Summer
flower gardens. Sow out-of-doors when danger of frost has passed and
they will, in several weeks, become a mass of bloom, continuing until
frost.
DOUBLE ANNUAL
CHINENSIS FL. PL. (China, or Indian Pink)— Blooms in
clusters, flowers very double and bloom in a large range of bright
colors. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c.
FIREBALL — Extra double brilliant dark scarlet, very beautiful.
Price: Pkt., 10c.
SNOWBALL — Large double white; excellent for border or cutting.
Price: Pkt., 10c.
LACINIATUS FI. PL. (Donble Fringed Pink) — Large double
flowers, edges fringed; in a great variety of colors. Price: Pkt.,
10c.
SINGLE ANNUAL
^HESE single sorts contain beautiful varieties, flowers often measur-
ing 2 to 3 inches in diameter, and are very effective for borders
or beds.
NOBILIS (Single, Mixed) — A beautiful fringed variety; various
colors. Price: Pkt., 10c.
HARDY GARDEN PINKS
LARGE DOUBLE-FLOWERING GRASS or SPICE PINKS—
These are great improvements over the charming time-honored
inhabitants of old-fashioned gardens. The flowers are large and
borne profusely on short, stiff stems.
PLUMARIUS, SINGLE MIXED (PheasanCs Eye)— Price: Pkt.,
10c.
PLUMARIUS, DOUBLE NANUS ERFURT— Price: Pkt., 10c.
DIDISCUS
COERULEUS (Bine Lace Flower) — An annual, blooming frofii
July until frost; color, pale lavender; excellent for cutting. Price:
Pkt., 10c.
DOLICHOS
(Hyacinth Bean)
A RAPID'^GROWING annual climber, flowering freely in
^ erect racemes, followed by ornamental seed-pods; for
covering arbors, trellises, etc. Sow the seed in the garden
in beds where they are to remain. 10 feet.
WHITE — This grand Hyacinth Bean comes from Japan.
Seed sown late in May will, by the middle of July, often
attain a height of 10 feet. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c.
PURPLE — The most beautiful purple. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz.,
15c.
MIXED COLORS — Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c.
LIGNOSIS (Australian Pea Vine) — A rapid growing ever
green climber, flowering freely in clusters of rose pea-shaped
flowers. For covering arbors, trellises, etc., it has no superior.
Price: Pkt., 10c. *
DRACAENA
Indivisa (Dragon Plant)
T)EAUTIFUL ornamental-le
green foliage; indispensable
Price: Pkt., 10c.
-leaved plants; long,
for vase and house decorations.
ERYSIMUM
'pHIS Annual Border Plant is one of the sweetest scented
annuals in cultivation. It is a beautiful orange yellow
coloring^ Srfeet.
PEROFSKIANUM-
Pkt., 10c.
-The favorite orange coloring. Price:
EUPHORBIA
(Poinsettia)
VARIEGATA (Snow-on -the-Moun tain) — Is very popular.
Green foliage, veined and margined white; 2 to 4 feet.
Price: Pkt., lOc.
HETEROPHYLLA (Mexican Fire Plant or Fire-on-the-
Mountain) — An annual, resembling the beautiful hothouse
poinsettia in habit and color. About 3 feet. Price: Pkt.,
lOc.
Coeroleas (Blue Lace Flower).
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ESCHSCHOLTZIA
(California Poppies)
Beautiful and popular annuals, being of the earliest cul-
ture and giving great satisf-Tction. Prom Spring-sown
seeds they flower profusely until late in the Autumn, making
them invaluable bedding plants.
CALIFORNICA — Bright yellow. Price* Pkt., 10c.
CARMINE KING — Carmine-rose on both sides of the petals.
Price: Pkt.» 10c.
MANDARIN — Red flowers, orange within and scarlet with-
out. Price: Pkt.* 10c.
DOUBLE AND SINGLE MIXED— Price: Pkt., 5ci oz., 50c.
FEVERFE^V (Matricaria)
An old garden favorite. This is the annual Fever-few, and
one of the numerous flowers called “Bachelor’s Button.”
Elegant for cutting and bouquet work.
DOUBLE WHITE— About 2 ft Price: Pkt., 10c.
GOLDEN BALL — Beautiful yellow Price* Pkt., 10c.
FUCHSIA (Eardrops)
rpHIS elegant pot variety is one of our showiest plants. They
A produce flowers of the most beautiful colorings.
FINEST MIXED— Price* Pkt., 25c.
GAILLARDIA Ann ual V arieties
SPLENDID showy anniials, remarkable for the profusion,
size and brilliancy of their flowers, continuing in bloom from
early Summer till November: feet.
ANNUAL DOUBLE — A splendid variety of mixed colors.
Price: Pkt., 10c; 3^ oz., 35c.
ANNUAL SINGLE — Highly colored as the^Perennial. Price*
Pkt., 10c; 3^ oz., 35c.
Marvel of Porw
HARDY HYBRID GAILLARDIA
rpHE flowers are extraordinarily large, often 4 to 5 inches
A across, and very highly colored in great diversity of varia-
tions and blendings, including such combinations as scarlet
with gold edge, bloodred with yellow edge, yellow with orange
^sk, golden with scarlet border, pure yellow, fiery-crimson and
many others.
GAILLARDIA (ftr. fl. Oculata) — New light shades with red
center. Very fine variety. Price* Pkt., 10c.
GBANDIFLOBA COMP ACTA, MIXED— PHce* Pkt., 10c.
FORGET-ME-NOT (Myosotis)
rpHESE daintily elegant little flowers are hardy perennials
A that love cool, moist soil, and like pansies, bloom most
freely in the Fall and early Spring. They make beautiful close
borders, or edgings, thickly sprinkled with pretty flower-sprays.
Most varieties bloom freely the first season and profusely the
second. Average height, 6 inches.
ALPESTRIS BOBUS TA GBANDIFLOBA— This Forget-me-
not plant is of compact habit with glossy dark gi’een
foUage. Price: Pkt., lOc.
PALUSTRIS SEMPERFLORENS— An ever-blooming variety
of the above, beginning in May and continuing till Autumn.
Large, clear, blue flowers in pretty sprays. Price* Pkt.,
10c.
INDIGO BLUE — Early and free-flowering, with the deepest
indigo-blue flowers produced on long sprays which are
excellent for cutting: 9 inches. Price* Pkt., 10c.
VICTORIA DWARF (Alpestris) — Bright azme blue. Very
early. Dwarf. Price* Pkt., 10c.
MYOSOTIS ALPESTRIS, MIXED— A pretty trailer. Price*
Pkt., 10c; 34 oz., 50c.
Most plants will be benefited by an occasional
top-dressing during the growing season with
either PULVERIZED SHEEP or POULTRY
MANURE. See page 3.
Feverfew
FERNS
A BEAUTIFUL plant used for foliage, bouquets, etc. Are
a favorite everywhere and are very easily grown. Sow seed
in rich loam.
FINE MIXED — Greenhouse species Price* Pkt., 20c.
HARDY — Species for outdoor culture Price* Pkt., 20c.
FOXGLOVE — See Digitalis, Page 47,
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GERANIUMS
^HESE grow readily from seed and produce blooming plants tbe first Summer.
There is a great deal of pleasme in watching them develop from seed and there
is always a chance of securing something new and desirable in that wa> .
Pkt.
ZONALE, MIXED $0.10
APPLE-SCENTED 25
GLOXINA
^ LOXINIAS are most charming greenhouse plants, of dwarf habit. Their flowers
are produced in greatest profusion, and of the most exquisite and gorgeous colors,
many of which are magniflcient spotted, mottled and blended.
GIANT HYBRIDS, MIXED Price: Pkt., 25c.
GODETIA
They are of a dwarf habit of growth. The flowers are of handsome shape, in the most
brilliant as well as delicate colors, and are produced in marvelous profusion. Of
easiest culture. Mixed. Price; Pkt., 10c.
GOMPHRENA (Globe Amaranth)
ALSO called “Bachelor’s Buttons;’’ a showy annual everlasting; flowers resemble
clover heads and when dried are useful for winter bouquets; fine for bedding.
Pkt.
PINK $0.10
PURPLE 10
MIXED 10
GOURDS— ORNAMENTAL
'T'HEY attain the remarkable growth of from 10 to 20 feet in height and are grown
extensively for household as well as ornamental purposes.
DIPPER — Useful for many household purposes. When grown on the ground, pro-
duces differently shaped gourds than on the trellis. Price; Pkt., 5c.
DISH CLOTH LUFFA — Sponge-like, porous lining is dried and used in the bath or
for dishcloth. Price; Pkt., 5c.
HERCULES’ CLUB — The longest of any of the gourds. Price; Pkt., 5c.
JAPANESE NEST EGG — Resembles hen’s eggs in color, size and shape. Price;
Pkt., 5c.
PIPE CALABASH^ — The stem ends of the fruits are much used in making pipes.
Price: Pkt., 5c.
SUGAR TROUGH— Very light, but durable. Used for buckets, baskets, soap and
salt dishes. Price; Pkt., 5c.
SMALL VARIETIES, MIXED— Price; Pkt., 5c, 1 oz., 25c.
GRASSES— ORNAMENTAL
Tj^OR large beds or groups on lawns nothing gives a finer
J- effect and they are now largely used in prominent positions
in many of the finest public parks, etc.,
BRIZA MAXIMA (Quackii^ Grass) — Very beautiful.
COIX LACHRYMA (Job’s 'fears)— 2 ft.
GYNERIUM ARGENTEUM (Pampas Grass) — The most
noble grass in cultivation. 12 ft.
LAGURUS OVATUS (Hare’s Tail Grass)— Bushy and puffy.
EULALIA ZEBRINA (Zebra Grass) — Light green, barred with
creamy white. Variegation runs across foliage.
PENNISETUM RUEPPELIANUM (Purple Fountain Grass)
— Graceful green foliage and purplish plumes, unequaled
as an edging to a bed of Cannas or other tall plants; annual;
3 feet.
STIPA PINNATA (Feathered Grass)—
ALL COLORS MIXED — Price; Any of the above varieties,
pkt., 10c.
GREVILLEA (Silk Oak)
ROBUSTA — A very beautiful and graceful decorative plant
with fern-like foliage; excellent for table decoration; easily
raised from seed, producing good-sized plants in a short
time. Price; Pkt., 10c.
GYPSOPHILIA
^YPSOPHILAS are valuable for bouquet-making, either green
'J' or dried. They are very graceful, and easily cultivated.
Should be in every garden. All fiower the first season. G. pani-
culata continues to bloom for several years.
PANICULATA (Baby’s Breath) — Flowers white. A hardy
perennial which will stay in the groimd all Winter. Price;
Pkt., 10c.
PANICULATA, FI. PI. — The new double flowering Baby’s
Breath. Hardy. Price; Pkt., 15c.
ELEGANS, GRANDIFLORA, Pure White— Splendid for
carpeting in rose or lily beds. Annual. Price; Pkt., 10c;
^ oz., 35c.
ELEGANS, Rose — An elegant variety; rose colored. Annual.
Price; Pkt,, lOc.
Gypsophila.
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HELICHRYSUM (Strawflower)
i^NE of the best and most popular of the everlasting flowers: the
^ varieties, offered below are all of the Monstrosum type, producing
larger and more perfectly double flowers than the old variety. Valuable
for cutting or decoration, either when fresh or in their dried state.
2 feet.
}/2 oz. Pkt.
CANARY YELLOW $0.50 $0.10
FIREBALL— Crimson 50 .10
GOLDEN BALL— Golden yellow .50 .10
CARMINE ROSE .50 .10
SALMON PINK .50 .10
SILVER BALL— White .50 .10
VIOLET QUEEN .50 .10
MIXED .50 .10
HELIOTROPE
ST. L. S. CO.’S GIANT MIXED — Deliciously fragrant, flowering
plants; growing about 18 inches high; great favorites for pot
culture. IH ft. Price: Pkt., 10c.
HEUCHERA
SANGUINEA SPLENDENS — The foliage is evergreen, flowers flery
coral, shading to brilhant crimson, borne on graceful spikes.
Price: Pkt., 10c.
HIBISCUS (Marshmallow)
CHOWY ornamental perennial plants for mixed beds or shrubbery
borders, with large and beautifully colored flowers.
MALLOW MARVEL — A greatly improved form; gigantic single
flowers; many shades of red, pink, purple and white in mixture.
Price: Pkt., 10c.
HOLLYHOCKS (5 to 8 feet high)
EVERBLOOMING DOUBLE MIXED— The plants from early sown
seed set out in May begin flowering in July; they flower profusely
until frost. Price; Pkt., 10c.
EVERBLOOMING SINGLE MIXED— Price; Pkt., 10c.
SINGLE MIXED — Flowers mammodh in size, fringed pink to deep red
in color. Price: Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c.
C HATER’S SUPERB DOUBLE — An extra fine strain. The plants are
hardy and large, rubust growers.
Pkt. Pkt.
White $0.10 Rose $0.10
Crimson 10 Maroon 10
Sulphur Yellow 10 Light Pink .10
Mixed 10
Holly Hocks
Helichrysnm
HOP
JAPANESE VARIEGATED— Rapid Summer climber, in
three or four weeks’ time attaining a height of 20 to 30
feet. Price: Pkt., 10c; 3^ oz., 35c.
HUNNEMANIA
(Bush Escholtzia)
The plants grow into a shrubbery bush 2 ft. high and produce
large cup-shaped flowers.
FUMARIAEFOLIA— Yellow. Price: Pkt., 10c.
ICE PLANT
TTANDSOME ahd curious plant for hanging baskets, rock
work, vasesrand edgings. Trader. Price: Pkt., 10c.
IMPATIENS SULTANA
THE ZANZIBAR, or SULTAN’S BALSAM— Ideal for either
pot or garden culture; a tender perennial that cannot be
surpassed. Rose color. Price: Pkt., 10c.
KOCHIA (Burning Bush)
T^ORMS regular pyramids from 2 to 3 feet in height, having a
cypress-like appearance. Autumn coloring has given it
another name, “Mexican Fire Plant.” Price: Pkt., 5ci oz.,
30c.
KUDZE VINE
A TWINING vine of remarkably rapid growth, hardy.
Foliage large and lobed; purple, pea-shaped flowers in
clusters, borne late in the season. A fine vine for arbors, verandas,
etc. Price: Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c.
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LANTANA
HYBBIDA, Dwarf Mixed — Of dwarf CTOWth, they will be
found a great improvement upon the older sort, and a
splendid acquisition to our List of wrindow and garden
flowers. Price: Pkt., 10c.
LARKSPURS— ANNUAL
HARDY LARKSPUR— See Delphinium.
CEEDS sown in the open CToimd before the close of April
will produce flowering plants by the beginning of July,
and give a continuous succession of flowers from then unti
frost, a record that is not surpassed by any other annual.
They make handsome beds very effective when interspersed
in the old-fashioned flower or shrubbery border.
DOUBLE STOCK FLOWERING TALL.
Pkt.
Dark Blue $0.10
Rose Pink 10
Exquisite Pink 10
Lilac 10
Sky Blue 10
Pkt.
Lustrous Carmine.. . .$0.10
White 10
Shell Pink 10
Scarlet 10
Mixed H oz., 35c .10
Dwarf Rocket Mixed 10
LAVATERA (Annual Mallow)
ROSEA SPLENDENS — A very beautiful and showy annual,
growing about 2 feet high and covered during the entire
summer with large cup-shaped shrimp-pink flowers: in a
border or bed the effect is very bright. Sow in May where
they are to bloom and thin out to 12 inches apart. Price;
Pkt., loe. LEjy^oN VERBENA
^HE seed of this grand old favorite is very scarce. The leaves
are deUghtfuUy fragrant and refreshing. Lives from year
to year. Price: Pkt., 10c.
LINARIA
CYMBALARIA (Kenilworth Ivy) — Very pretty new variety
with light green foliage and violet flowers. Price: Pkt.,
**'■ LINUM
SCARLET FLAX — One of the most effective and showy bedding
plants of long duration, having fine fohage and delicate
stems, with brilliant scarlet-crimson flowers. Price: Pkt.
10c.,
Larkspur.
LOBELIA
q^HE annual Lobelia are plants of dwarf, compact growth, four to six
A inches in height, covered with numerous small, star-like flowers. Very
pretty when grown as an edging for flower beds, also for hanging-baskets
and vases, and as house plants in pots in winter. Seeds should be sown
in boxes in a warm sunny window, or in shallow drills out-doors when the
trees are starting out in leaf, barely covering the seed from view.
CRYSTAL PALACE COMP ACTA — Large, deep blue flowers and bronzy
foliage. Of fine, close habit. 6 in. Price: Pkt., 10c.
FLORISTS’ FAVORITE COMP ACTA (Pumlla Splendens)— Brilliant
dark blue with white eyes. Very dwarf. Price: Pkt., 10c.
SAPPHIRE — Trailing Lobelias are also coming much into demand. This
new variety is of remarkably strong growth and is called Sapphire as
the flowers show the wonderful blue deep of this gem. Price: Pkt.,
15c.
LUPINUS (Lupine)
ANNUAL SORTS. Free flowering, easily-grown annuals, with long,
^ graceful spikes of rich and various colored pea-shaped flowers : valuable
for mixed borders, beds and for cutting; prefers a little shade; 2 feet.
Pkt. Pkt.
Hartwegii, dark blue $0.10 Hartwegii, sky blue $0.10
“ white .10 “ roseus 10
ANNUAL MIXED — ^Very desirable garden plants, showy and excellent
for cutting. Graceful spikes, 2 feet long, in various shades of white,
blue, piiik and yellow. Price: Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c.
PERENNIAL MIXED — Effective hardy perennials, succeeding in any
food garden soil; blooms in May and June; 3 feet. Price: Pkt.,
Oc.
LYCHNIS (Burning star)
HYBRIDA MIXED — Grand hardy perennials. White rose, Vermillion.
Price: Pkt., lOc.
MIMULUS
CHOWY, profuse flowering plants; fine for greenhouse or moist shady
^ situations; half-hardy perennials, blooming the first year from seed u
sown early; 1 foot.
MOSCHATUS (Musk Plant) — Fine for hanging baskets, etc.; small
yellow flowers, fragrant fohage. Price: Pkt., lOc.
TIGRINUS (Monkey Flower) — Fine mixed spotted varieties. Price:
Pkt.. 10c.
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MARIGOLD
rpHE African and French Marigolds are valuable for their
J- flowers in Autxxmn, and can be grown to advantage in little
clumps with other plants in the front of the shrubberies or
in the garden border. They succeed best in light soil, with full
exposure to the sun.
LEGION OF HONOR — Single golden yellow blossoms marked
with red. Price: Pkt., 10c; ^ oz.» 35c*
ORANGE PRINCE — A high-bred type, bearing densely double
flowers of a rich deep golden-orange color; very showy.
Price: Pkt., 10c; ^ oz.» 50c.
LEMON QUEEN — Another flne variety, with soft lemon-yellow
flowers, and forming a flne contrast to the preceding. Price:
Pkt., 10c; Yi oz.» 50c.
EL DORADO — Flowers very large, imbricated and extremely
double. Colors in all shades of yellow. Price: Pkt., 10c.
AFRICAN TALL DOUBLE MIXED— Taller than the French,
and the flowers are larger. 2 feet. Price: Pkt., 10c;
Yt oz., 30c.
FRENCH DWARF DOUBLE MIXED— Many striped and
blotched. Earlier than the African. 1 foot. Price: Pkt.,
10c; Y OZ., 30c.
MIGNONETTE
rpHIS is one of the grandest garden flowers ever produced,
and no garden is complete without an assortment of the
following varieties. The colors of the florets vary on accoimt of
the density of the florets and spikes. For cutting they are
superb, remaining fresh for 8 to 10 days in water.
ALLEN’S DEFIANCE — Will throw flower stalks of a foot
in length and of an unequaled delicious fragrance. Good
forcing variety under glass. 1>^ feet. Price: Pkt., 10c.
BISMARCK — Can be best described as an improved Machet.
Good for florists. Has stout stalks, dark cream crimpled
foliage. Price: Pkt., 10c.
ST. L. S. CO.’S GIANT — Of dwarf pyramidal growth, bearing
numerous flower staiks; highly colored and very fragrant;
one of the best. Price: Pkt., 10c.
LARGE FLOWERING— Mixed. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c.
Marigold
RED GOLIATH — The spikes of flowers are immense, measuring
6 to 8 inches loi^ by 2H inches in diameter, and are
compactly filled with giant florets measuring Y inch across
and packed full, even in the center. Price: Pkt., 10c.
GOLDEN MACHET — Distinct variety of Machet, with
m^sive spikes of golden-yellow blossoms. Price: Pkt.,
MORNING GLORIES
ST. L. S. CO.’S NEW JAPANESE GIANT— This exquisite
new Morning Glory is without doubt the finest species
ever offered. So rich and beautiful are its gorgeous mark-
ings of handsome blotched petals that it cannot be com-
ared with the ordinary Japanese Morning Glory. The
owers of this variety are of largest size, often three
inches or more across; some are brilliant red or rich blue,
others are equally brilhant, with broad margins of clear
white; some are striped or dotted with blue or red on white
or lemon yellow ground. Price: Pkt., 15c; oz., 35c.
ROCHESTER — Flowers 4 to 5 inches across, deep violet blue
in the throat, blending out to an azure blue, bordered with
a wide band around the edges. Price: Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c.
IMPERIAL JAPANESE FRINGED— The gorgeous colors
of the Imperial Strain Morning Glory surpasses anything
ever seen in these flowers. Petals are of a large size and
- blotched with magnificent colorings of different shades and
tints. Without a doubt. Imperial Morning Glories equal
the finest of their kind. Price: Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c.
SETOSA (Brazilian Morning Glory) — Setosa is the botanical
name of this magnificent summer climbing annual. It
grows with the greatest vigor and luxuriance. The leaves
are 8 to 12 inches across, overlapping each other and
making a dense shade. The vine is covered with short
reddish hairs which, with its immense leaves and large
clusters of curious seed capsules, renders it highly ornamen-
tal. We know of nothing better for quickly covering a
piazza, arbor or tree. The flowers are of beautiful rose
color and are borne in large clusters. Price: Pkt., 19«;
oz., 20c.
FINE MIXED — All colors. Price: Pkt., Sc; oz., lOe.
Morning Glory
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MOON FLOWER (Ipoxnoea)
WHITE LARGE FLOWERING — This greatly improved variety ©f the
popular Moon Flower Vine, produces much larger flowers and in
greater profusion, with immense saucer-shaped flowers from 7 to 8
inches across and as glistening white as disks of white satin. They are
also softly fragrant. The flowers open about simset and close the next
morning. Price: Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c.
RLUE RON A NOX (Evening Glory) — Beautiful, large violet flowers.
Price; Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c.
GIANT PINK — The soft lilac-pink flowers are produced abundantly all
summer and fall. Price; Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c.
NASTURTIUMS
SHAW’S GARDEN HYBRIDS
The prettiest strain of Dwarf Nasturtiums — worth ten times the price of the
ordinary mixed. There’s really no comparison in the beauty and color
of the flowers. Price; Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; lb., 50c; lb., $1.75.
Postpaid.
HYBRIDS of MME. GUNTHER
The richest strain of all — these new hybrids make a strong growth, climbing
about six feet and covered from Spring to Fall with large, substantial
flowers of the most brilliant shades. Price; Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c;
50c; lb., $1.75. Postpaid.
DWARF or TOM THUMB VARIETIES
^HE DWARF NASTURTIUMS will always be general favorites, for the
reason that they stand any amoimt of heat and drought, growing vigor-
ously and flowering freely.
Pkt. Oz.
Beauty — Light scarlet, splashed canary $0.10 $0.15
Bronze — Bronze colored 10 .15
Cloth of Gold — Rich scarlet 10 .15
Chameleon — Splashed crimson, bronze and yellow 10 .15
Empress of India — Brilliant crimson: dark fohage 10 .15
King Theodore — Scarlet- maroon; dark fohage 10 .15
Golden King — Rich, golden yellow 10 .15
King of Tom Thumb — Scarlet 10 .15
Pearl — Pure White 10 .15
Regelianum- — Deep, purplihh-crimson . . . ^ 10 .15
One package each of the above ten varieties 75c.
FINE DWARF MIXED— Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 35 ; lb., $1.25.
TALL or CLIMBING VARIETIES
NIGELLA
Tj'LEGANT and luxuriant chmbers for verandas, trellises,
etc.. May be used to cover imsightly raihngs and to
trail over rough ground with fine effect. The seed-pods can
be gathered while green and tender for pickling; 6 to 8 feet.
Pkt. Oz.
Dark Crimson $0.10 $0.15
King Theodore — Velvety dark crimson; dark
foliage 10 .15
Fulgens — A piue orange 10 .15
Orange — Pme orange, no markings .10 .15
Rose — Ruby Rose .10 .15
Edward Otto — Brownish Lilac .10 .15
Pearl— Cream-white .10 .15
Prince Henry — New, cream-color spotted red . .10 .15
Schulzi — Scarlet 10 .15
Vesuvius — An exquisite shade of salmon 10 .15
One packet each of the above 10 varieties 75
FINE MIXED — Tall. Price; Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 34 lb.,
35c; 1 lb., $1.25.
VARIEGATED-LEAVED— Mixed. Price; Pkt., 10c;
oz., 15c.
NEMOPHILA
Splendid free-flowering hardy annuals, of very neat, compact
habit. Flowers are cup-shaped, appearing in many
brilUant colors, the blue shades being particularly striking.
Price: Pkt., 10c.
NICOTIANA
(Ornamental Tobacco)
A BEAUTIFUL hardy annual, flne for its sweet-scented
and ornamental leaves.
AFFINIS — An annual with sweet-scented, pure white star-
shaped flowers, 3 inches across, blooming continually. 2 to
3 feet high. Price; Pkt., 10c.
SANDERAE — A Brazilian novelty, the entire bush being
covered with large brilliant carmine red flowers. Height of
about 2 feet. Price; Pkt., 10c.
(Love in a Mist or Devil in the Bush)
A COMPACT free-flowering plant with finely cut fohage,
curious looking flowers and seed pods; of easy culture,
growing in any garden soil, hardy annuals; blue and white
mixed; 1 foot.
DOUBLE BLUE Price; Pkt., 10c.
MIXED Price; Pkt., 10c.
Shaw’s Garden Hybrids.
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OENOTHERA (Erening Primrose)
^HESE are among our most beautiful plants for mixed
garden beds and borders. They grow in branching from
1 to 2 feet in height and produce freely and continuously
large single Poppy-like flowers of white, yellow, rose color,
etc.
MIXED ANNUAL VARIETIES— Price; Pkt., 10c.
PANSIES
LARGEST FLOWERING VARIETIES
COW the seeds in drills, covering them not more than four
times their diameter, and firming the soil well above them.
Seeds sown in April or May will produce blooming plants
by the last of June, which will give an abundance of flowers
throughout the remainder of the season. About the middle of
August is the best time for starting pansy seeds for early
Spring blooming.
BUGNOT’S GIANT MIXTURE— One of the richest
mixtures imaginable: contains the finest blotched varieties,
of large size and exquisite coloring. Price: Pkt., 15c.
CASSIER’S GIANT, MIXED— One of the largest blotched
varieties with petals of the finest coloring. Price: Pkt.,
20c.
EXHIBITION — This wonderful Giant Pansy we offer as
our leader. The colorings of this Pansy are mixed, there
being no end to the numerous shades which nature
has endowed upon this gigantic marvel, every petal being
a veritable display of shades and coloring in itself. Prices
Pkt., 25c.
MASTERPIECE — This grand giant Pansy is remarkable
in having the borders of the petals waved or frilled, which
gives the flower an almost double appearance ; the type is
altogether novel and distinct. Price: Pkt., 15c.
MME. PERRET — Flowers of large size, borne very freely
in great diversity of colors, especially rich in red and wine
shades. Price: Pkt., 10c.
ST. L. S. CO.’S “NONPARIEL” MIXTURE— This is
certainly one of the grandest collections of the rarest and
most beautiful varieties of Pansies. There is no end to the
countless shades of color with which nature has endowed
this mixture. The flowers are of a large size and the plants
grow more compactly bushy than other mixtures. We
have the best mixture of the European specialists who
raise it. Price: Pkt., 20c.
Trimardeitu lilant
St. L. S. Co.’s ’’Nonpariel”
TRIMARDEAU GIANT MIXED— Extra large flowers,
but not of such perfect form as the Imperial Giant. Most
of the flowers have three large blotches or spots. Price:
Pkt., 10c; oz., $1.00.
IMPERIAL GIANT, MIXED— They embrace all the solid
or self-colors, delicately shaded, of various colors, dark and
light marbled varieties, flowers with clear, distinct eyes.
Price; Pkt., 15c.
FINE MIXED— Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 50c.
TUFTED PANSIES, or VIOLAS— While the flowers of the
Tufted Pansies are not so large as the regular type, yet
they bloom so freely that they are superior to pansies
where effect is wanted, the colors being particularly clear
and distinct; they also bloom for a longer time. Price:
Pkt., 10c.
EARLY FLOWERING SWEET Mixed)
This new race of Pansies promises to be an important intro-
duction on account of the extreme hardiness of the plants
and in consequence their earUness in flowering. With slight
protection, such as meadow hay, leaves or similar material,
full-grown plants winter over in the open ground. Price:
Pkt., 10c.
SPECIAL OFFER TO PANSY LOVERS
This collection will produce a bed 6 feet in diameter.
SEPARATE COLORS
All Giant-Flowered Varieties. Pkt.
No. 1. Snowflake — White $0.10
No. 2. Faust — Black .10
No. 3. Lord Beaconfield — Blue and white .10
No. 4. Fire Kin^ — Golden yellow, upper petals
crimson 10
No. 5. Emperor William — Azure blue 10
No. 6. Gold Elsie — Pure yellow .10
One each of the above varieties, mailed, postpaid, for
40c.
PANSY PLANTS READY APRIL 1st.
Price: 12 Plants, $1.00. (By Express Only.) •
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PASSI FLORA (Passion Vine)
COERULEA — Very popular for window decor-
ation or sTinny locations in the garden. Blue.
10 feet. Price* Pkt.» 10c.
PENTSTEMON
(Beard Tongue)
GIANT FLOWERING MIXED— As a bedding
plant this takes rank with the Petunia, Phlox,
etc. It grows about 2 feet high, every branch
being a spike of large. Gloxinia-like flowers in a
very wide range of bright colors. Price* Pkt.»
10c.
PERILLA
LACINIATA — A beautiful showy plant. Highly
prized for its foliage, producing leaves similar
to the Coleus. IK ft. Price* Pkt.* 10c.
PETUNIA
- early flowering, the seed should be sown during March n
shallow boxes of light soil under glass, in a temperature of about
65 degrees, covering the seed to a depth of about four times their
size, and press the surface Arm with a board; water with a fine spray
as needed. For later succession of plants, sow the seed in April in
cold frames or in the open ground when danger of frost is over.
BLOTCHED AND STRIPED BEDDING PETUNIAS are almost indispensable for
garden decoration. They flower in a few weeks time from seed and continue to
grow, bud and bloom in luxuriance until frost. Price* Pkt., 10c.
GIANTS OF CALIE'ORNIA — The richest colors, the largest flowers and the flnest
markings of all Petunias. Flowers of gigantic size, many of them measuring 5 inches
in diameter, and of an astonishing variety of colors. Price* Pkt., 15c.
HOWARD’S STAR — A beautiful free-flowering strain, color crimson, maroon with a
clearly-defined five-pointed star of bluish- white. For bedding, baskets, cases, etc.,
this is exceptionally fine. Price* Pkt., 10c.
LORD COURTENAY— BrilUant Rose, Yellow Throat.
Price* Pkt., 10c.
RUFFLED GIANTS — Flowers of extraordinary size and
substance, and distinguished from the large flowering
fringed section by the deep fluting, giving the appearance
as if artificially ruflQed. Price* Pkt., 25c.
DOUBLE FLOWERING — Fringed Mixed — It is well
known that seed saved from the most carefully hybridized
flowers produce but a small percentage of double flowers,
the balance being single of unusually fine quality. The
weaker seedlings should be carefully saved, as these
invariably produce the flnest double flowers. Price*
Pkt., 25c.
EXTRA CHOICE BEDDING MIXED— A very choice
strain, partly made up from named large-flowering sorts,
which will give the greatest variety of colors. Price*
Pkt., 10c; K oz., $1.25.
FINE MIXED — Good bright colors. Price* Pkt., 5c;
oz., 75c.
SPECIAL DWARF BEDDING VARIETIES
CRIMSON — A beautififl deep red. Of compact growth
covered completely with beautiful flowers one and one-
half inches in diameter. Very desirable for beds or borders.
Price* Pkt., 10c.
BOSE OF HEAVEN— Very Dwarf. Rose Pink. Price*
Pkt., 10c.
ROSY MORN — Soft carmine pink with white throat:
makes a very dainty and at the same time effective
border. Price* Pkt., 10c; K <>*•» $1.25.
SNOWBALL — A fine, compact sort, producing its pime
satiny-white flowers throughout the entire season. Price*
Pkt., lOo.
VIOLACEA (Violet) — Very compact and free flowering. A
beautiful steel blue or deep violet. Price* Pkt., 10c.
DWARF FRINGED LARGE-FLOWERING— This new
dwarf race of Petxmia is one of the most important nov-
elties in flower seeds. The plants, though branching freely
from the base, rarely exceed 8 inches in height and form
dwarf, compact little bushes which carry, well above the
foliage, numerous large fringed-edge flowers of all the
beautiful Petunia colors, including those blotched, throated
and veined in varied combinations. Mixed. Price*
Pkt., 25c.
DWARF MIXED — Splendid dwarf varieties; large flowering.
Wice Pkt.» lOct K $1*00.
PHACELIA
CAMPANULARI — Flower a rich deep blue; height 1 to 2
feet. Excellent for bees. Price* Pkt., 10c.
RnfDedj Cnantci Petunia-
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PHLOX
IT OCCUPIES a first place as a garden annual, being one
of the most brilliant and at the same time one of the easiest
and most satisfactory plants.which can readily be grown from
seed. Seed may be sown in the open groimd any time after danger
of frost is past, and in a few weeks they are a sheet of bloom,
remaining so until frost.
-White ?|lJW)
Scarlet 1.00
Shell Pink 1.00
Deep Rose 1.00
Yellow 1.00
Mixed 1.00
Lar^e Flowering-
Pkt.
$0.10
.10
.10
.10
.10
.10
STARRED AND FRINGED MIXED-
eflect. Price: Pkt., 10c.
-Very odd, and pretty
Good for cutting.
FINE MIXED — Bright, showy fiowers.
1 foot.. Price: Pkt., 5c; 3^ oz., 50c.
DWARF, PHLOX — This strain grows only six inches in height.
Plants form round, compact bushes.
Pkt.
Fireball — A fine scarlet $0.10
Snowball — Pure White .10
Shell Pink 10
Dwarf Mixed — All Colors .10
HARDY PERENNIAL PHLOX — Pine herbaceous perennial
for beds or mixed borders. Mixed. Price: Pkt., 10c.
PLATYCODON (WaWenbgergia)
(Chinese Bell Flower)
tjARDY perennials, bearing large, broad, bell-shaped blue
fiowers; very handsome for garden decoration.
GRANDIFLORUM, Blue— Very hardy, Height, 2 feet.
Price: Pkt., 10c.
PHYSALIS (Chinese Lantern Plant)
FRANCHETI — An ornamental variety of the Winter-
Cherry, forming dense bushes about 2 feet high, pro-
ducing freely its bright orange-sclaret lantem-Iike
fruits; highly interesting. Price: Pkt., 10c.
POPPIES
A NNUAL POPPIES should be sown as early in the Spring
^ as possible where they are to remain, as they do not
stand transplanting. Sow very thinly. If they come up too
thickly they must be thinned out to stand 3 to 4 inches or
more apart if you wish best results.
Portnlara.
AMERICAN LEGION— This new single poppy of the
Shirley type is a dazzling orange-scarlet of immense
size, borne on long, stout stems. Price: Pkt., 10c.
DANEBROG. or DANISH CROSS — ^Very sh9wy variety,
producing large fiowers of brilliant scarlet, with a silvery-
white spot on each petal, forming a white cross. Price:
Pkt., 10c.
DOUBLE CARDINAL— Round as a ball, red as fire, The
fiowers are of very large size and fineW fringed. In color
it is a glowing cardinal scarlet. Height, 16 inches.
Price: Pkt., 10c.
DOUBLE CARNATION-FLOWERED— Large, showy
fiowers. 2 feet. Mixed. Price: Pkt., 5c; H »*•» 25c.
SHIRLEY-MIXED — This magnificent species sports to
numberless shades of color, from pure white to rose pink,
carmine and deepest crimson. Price: Pkt., 10c;
H oz •* 25c.
TULIP FLOWERED SCARLET— Large, bright scarlet
fiowers. The two outer petals of the fiower form a tulip
cup. Strikingly beautiful. About 1 foot. Price:
Pkt., 10c; ^ oz., 50c,
HARDY PERENNIAL POPPIES
/ORIENTAL POPPIES should be sown in early Spring
in the open ground as soon as it is fit to work.
ICELAND MIXED — White, salmon, rose and orange, with
yellow stamens. Petals delicately fringed. Dwarf.
Price: Pkt., 10c.
ORIENTAL HYRRIDS — Large, showy fiowers, ranging in
color from orange-scarlet to crimson. Very brilliant.
About 2H leet. Price: Pkt., 10c.
PORTULACA
QOMETIMES called Rose Moss. Few flowers make such
^ a dazzling display of eolor in the bright sunshine as a
bed of Portulacas. Many shades of red, white, pink, orange
yellow, striped, etc,
LARGE FLOWERING SINGLE MIXED— Prfcet Pkt.,
5c; 3^ oz., 40c.
DOUBLE FINE MIXED— All colors mixed. Price: Pkt.,
lOc; 3^ oz., 75o.
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Ricinus, or Castor Oil Plant.
PYRETHRUM (Feverfew)
POTENTILLA (Flowering Strawberry)
A beautiful border plant, flowers from yellow to bright red. Leaves
resemble strawberry plants. An unexcelled plant for border and
natmalizing effect. 1 foot. Double sorts mixed. Pricei Pkt., 10c
PRIMULA (Primrose)
OBCONICA GIGANTEA — This is one of the most useful flowering
plants. If sown early in the Spring the seedlings will commence
to bloom in May or Jime and continue to flower throughout the
whole year.
Pkt.
Obconica Gi^M^te®* Rosea $0.15
“ “ White 15
“ “ Crimson .15
“ Lilac 15
“ “ Mixed .15
MALACOIDES — Best for florists. A fine house plant; flowers delicate
lilac. Price; Pkt., 15c.
CHINENSIS (Chinese Primrose) — The culture of these lovely
flowers is much easier than most people think. Om mixture includes
all the choicest colors of the single flowering Primulas in all their
dainty shadings. Large flowering and fern-leaved mixed.
Price; Pkt., 25c.
PRIMROSE— HARDY
rpHESE are among the best of the early Spring-blooming plants.
-1- With a slight protection they will stand the Winter, but will do
better if protected by a cold frame,
AURICULA — Beautiful low-growing early Spring-flowering
plants, fine for borders, pot culture, etc.; the fragrant
flowers of many rich colors are borne in clusters on the
top of stalks 4 to 6 inches long. Price; Pkt., 10c.
POLYANTHUS VERIS — Showy, early Spring, free-
flowering plants; fine for either pot or outdoor culture;
hardy perennials; 9 inches. Price; Pkt., 10c.
ROSEUM GRANDIFLORUM SINGLE MIXED— Flowers
of enormous size, ranging in color from light pink and rose
to deep carmine. Price; Pkt., 10c.
AUREUM (Golden Feather) — Yellow fohage. Price;
Pkt., 10c.
VULGARIS — True Yellow. Price; Pkt., 10c.
RICINUS Castor Oil Rean)
(ORNAMENTAL plants of stately growth and picttiresque
^ foliage.
RHODANTHE (Everlasting)
MIXED — Fine for outside border, or for greenhouse flower-
ing during the Winter. Price; Pkt., 10c.
ZANZIRARIENSIS — Surpasses all in size and beauty of
colors, which include glaucous-green coppery brown,
metallic red, brownish purple, red maroon and bronze;
8 to 10 feet. Price; Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c.
RUDBECKIA (Golden Glow)
(Cone Flower)
NEWMANII — An effective, hardy, perennial sort, producing in masses
during August and September brilliant orange-yellow flowers; 3
feet. Price; Pkt., 10c.
SALPIGLOSSIS (Painted Tongue)
RORRONIENSIS ARROREUS — The tallest of the
Ricinus family. 15 feet. Price; Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c.
CAMRODGENSIS— Abeautiful black-leaved species,
a handsome foliage. Price; Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c.
GIRSONI — Purplish leaves and stems, 6 feet.
Price; Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c.
MIXED SORTS — Price; Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c.
A S POT plants they are elegant and for cut flowers for vase and
bouquets they are unsurpassed.
LARGE FLOWERING (Painted Tongue) — Yellow, rose, scarlet,
light blue, purphsh violet mixed. Price; Pkt., 10c.
SALVIA (Flowering Sage)
QNE
W grrt
of our most handsome Summer and Autumn-flowering plants,
growing into compact bushes about 3 feet high.
AMERICA (Globe of Fire) — A very pleasing, recent introduction
which has become very popular. It being of a dwarf bushy habit,
filling a want where other varieties attain too great a height.
Plants grow about 15 inches high. Price; Pkt., 15c.
BONFIRE— Our well-known compact Salvia — the freest blooming of
all, seemingly on fire all the time with dense flaming scarlet spikes.
2H feet. Price; Pkt., 10c.
FIREBALL — The most compact type of Salvia yet introduced.
Splendid for beds or borders, of somewhat dwarf habit. Price;
Pkt., 15c.
SPLENDEN’S GRANDIFLORA, SCARLET— A rich-flowered bed-
der. 3 feet. Price; Pkt., 10c; yi oz., 75c.
ST. LOUIS — This is one of the finest of the Scarlet Sages, growing
on a compact bush 2 feet high by 2 feet in diameter. Price;
Pkt., 15c.
ZURICH — A splpndid dwarf variety, growing about 2 feet high, and
is especially valuable on account of being the earliest to bloom.
Price; Pkt., 15c.
FARINACEA — A perennial variety, but best treated as an annual,
blooming from July to frost from spring sown seed; color, light-
blue ; 2 feet. Price; Pkt., 10c.
Salvia.
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SCABIOSA
(Mourning Bride, Sweet Scabious, PIn-Cushlon
Flower, Etc.)
P'IRM favorites with many of our customers. Seed can be
^ sown any time in the spring after danger of frost is past.
They grow about 2 3^ feet high, and come into bloom early
in July, and continue without interruption until hard frost.
Pkt. Pkt.
Crimson $0.10 Lavender $0.10
Black -Purple 10 Snowball .10
Rose 10 Mixed .10
CAUCASICA (Blue Bonnet) — One of the most hand-
some of hardy perennials, especially valuable for cuttin g
the blooms lasting a long time in water; lilac-blue; 3 feet.
Price: Pkt., 10c.
SCHIZANTHUS
LARGE -FLOWER ED MIXED — As pretty as miniature
Orchids. Exceedingly profuse bloomers. Forming com-
f)act pyramidal plants a foot high, literally covered with
arge beautiful orchid-like flowers in a bewildering range
of colors. Price: Pkt., 10c.
SENSITIVE PLANT
(Minosa Pudica)
A CURIOUS and interesting plant with pinkish white
flowers; the leaves close when touched or shaken. 1]^
feet. The favorite variety. Price: Pkt., 10c.
SILENE (Catchfly)
■yERY pretty dwarf plants, used mostly for borders;
’ thriving in almost any common soil and easy of cultiva-
tion. 6 in. Price: Pkt., 10c.
Scabiosa
SMILAX
TN MANY respects the smilax is the most useful, and it is
certainly one of the most graceful climbers. Price: Pkt.,
10c.
STATICE
T ONG panicles of small flowers, which if dried make nice
^ Winter bouquets.
Pkt.
Latif olia — Blue $0. 10
Sinuata Rosea — 10
Suworo wii — Pink 10
STOCKS
COMETIMES called Gilliflower. Considered almost
indispensable where a fine display of flowers is wanted
and particularly valued for edgings, bedding and pot
culture. The improved varieties we offer of this favorite
garden plant produce dense spikes of very fragrant and
beautiful rosette-like double flowers in a wide range of
attractive colors. They are suitable for cutting.
CUT-AND-COME-AGAIN
CPLENDID perpetual-blooming class; sown in March
or April they begin flowering in July, continuing until
frost, and are especially valuable during September and
October, when other flowers are scarce.
Pkt.
Princess Alice — White $0.10
La F ran ce — Rose 10
Brilliant — Blood-red 10
Sapphire — Dark blue .10
Creole — Creamy yellow. 10
May Queen — Delicate Lilac 10
Finest Mixed — ^All colors 10
DOUBLE FINE MIXED — The best for outdoor planting.
Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 75c.
GIANT — Bismarck Ten Week Stocks.
An especially meritorious class. These stocks are Giants:
growing from 24 to 30 inches tall, of branching habit, pro-
ducing innumerable large spikes measuring 12 to 16 inches
long, coming into bloom in 10 to 12 weeks.
Pkt.
Chamois — Ivory, tinted old rose $0.10
Blood Red — ’flne 10
Lavender — (Mauve Lavender) 10
Rose — Deep rose pink 10
White .10
Mixed .10
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SOLANUM (Jernsalem Cherry)
rpHIS is a very useful pot plant for Winter decoration. It is
J- of the dwarf branching habit; leaves small and oval shaped,
bearing in the greatest profusion bright, scarlet, globular ber-
ries. very ornamental. 1 foot.
CAPSICASTRUM NANUM— A beautiful decorative variety.
Price* Pkt., 10c.
STEVIA
SERRATA — Free blooming plants for summer or winter;
bearing a profusion of fragrant white flowers; excellent for
cutting; 2 feet. Price* Pkt.f 10c.
STOKESIA (Hardy)
Highly valuable for cutting, supplying a shade of coloring
not overly plentiful at any season of the year.
CYANEA (Blue) — The earliest and best sort. Price* Pkt.,
10c.
CYANEA (White)— Price* Pkt., 10c.
SUNFLOWER (Helianthus)
Far superior to common Sunflowers. The large, rich golden
yellow flowers are produced on each branch. Makes a beauti-
ful hedge.
GOLDEN BALL — A beautiful large double variety. Price*
Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c.
DWARF DOUBLE — Similar to the above variety, only of a
dwarf nature with variegated leaves. Price* Pkt., 5c; oz.,
35c.
SINGLE FLOWERING SORTS
rpHE single Sunflowers are indispensable for cutting. Sown on
J- a sunny spot in April or May, they come into bloom early
in Summer.
RED — This new Sunflower we believe to be a novelty of real
merit, and feel sure it will come into general use. Planted a
border or in front of taller shrubbery or along a wall, they
are very showy. Price* Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c.
STELLA (Improved Miniature Sunflower) — Differs from
the above by its large and better formed flowers of the
purest golden yellow, with black disc. Price* Pkt., 10c.
Red Sunflower
SWEET WILLIAM -barbatus)
T7XTENSIVELY used in old-fashioned gardens; flowers borne
J-i in large clusters of most brilliant colors, and are fine for
cutting.
PINK BEAUTY — In color it is what florists call watermelon-
pink or salmony-rose. Strikingly brilliant and beautiful;
the flowers are borne in massive heads on stems 18 inches
high. Price* Pkt., 10c.
SCARLET BEAUTY — A very effective rich, deep scarlet
variety. Price* Pkt., 10c.
HOLBORN GLORY — This strain is a large-flowered selection
of the auricula-eyed section, the most beautiful and admired
of all Sweet Williams. Price* Pkt., 10c.
SINGLE WHITE— Pkt., 10c.
FINEST SINGLE MIXED— Prices Pkt., 5c; oz., 35c.
DOUBLE MIXED — This mixtme contains the finest colors.
Impossible to find anything that can compare with it.
Price* Pkt., 10c; oz., wc.
ANNUAL MIXED— The old favorite Sweet William, as aU
know, does not flower until the second j ear from seed, but
this new type commences blooming in early Summer from
Spring-sown seed. Price* Pkt., lOc; oz., 75c.
SWEET ROCKET
(Hesperis)
i^D-PASHIONED garden plant, and among the most
desirable of hardy flowers; grows from 2 to 3 feet high.
Fine ^ixed — Price*
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ST. LOUIS SEED COMPANY’S
SPENCER OR BUTTERFLY SWEET PEAS
rpHE Spencer Waved Sweet Pea is a distinct advance in the development of the Sweet Pea. No modern garden is complete
without this grand type. The chief characteristic of the Spencer Sweet Peas is their robust growth, plants frequently attaining
a height of 6 to 10 feet, requiring a foot of space in the row for each plant to fully develop. The flowers are gracefiilly formed;
both standard and wings are larger than the Grandiflora type, flowers often measure 2 to 2 inches in diameter and are borne
on stems 18 inches long, with four blooms. We have listed below all varieties of the Spencers that we catalogue.
Robert Syd«*nh»ro.
AST A OHN — Soft pinkish lavender. Price i
Pkt.> 10c; oz., 25c.
CONSTANCE HINTON— This is decidedly the
best black-seeded, white-flowered variety in
cultivation. The flowers are of largest size, best
I Spencer form, and usually produce in foxus on
long, stout stems. Price: Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c.
COUNTESS — Bright shade of pink. Price:
Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c.
ELFRIDA PEARSON — Flowers very large.
Color light pink on white ground beautifully
edged and shaded. Price: Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c.
HAWLMARK LAVENDER— There is nothing
quite so pure in lavenders as this splendid
novelty. The color is difficult to describe
accurately, being more a sky-gray. It is,
however, a true, clear light lavender. The
flowers are of the largest size. Price: Pkt., 10c;
oz., 25c.
ILLUMINATOR — A very pleasing color; ground
of salmon, with rich bright cerise-pink. Flowers
of excellent textme and size. A beautiful new
creation. Price: Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c.
KING EDWARD — A pure red Spencer. Special
strain. Price: Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c.
KING WHITE — The flnest pure white Sweet
Pea ever offered. The vines are extremely
strong, flowers, the largest of the flnest frilled
type. Price: Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c.
MRS. CUTHRERTSON — Standard clear rose-
pink, wings white, with faint blush of pink.
Price: Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c.
MARGARET ATLEE — Rich glowing pink on
cream ground. The flowers are of largest size,
beautifully frilled or waved. Many of the
flowers are duplex or double. Price: Pkt., 10c;
oz., 25c.
MARIE CORELLI — Rosy carmine self. Price:
Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c.
MRS. TOM JONES. Deep azime blue. Flowers
large and of fine substance. The best blue
Sweet Pea yet introduced. Price: Pkt., 10c;
oz., 25c.
OTHELLO — Of immense size, rich maroon.
Price: Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c.
PINK PEARL — (New) pearly pink. Price:
Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c.
PRIMROSE — The flnest of its class, clear prim-
rose color, fine large wavy standard and wings
white seeded. Price: Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c.
ROBERT SYDENHAM — A magnificent glowing
orange seif. The large flowers are usually pro-
duced fovu- on a stem, well placed and beauti-
fully waved. Requires slight shading to preserve
the color. Price: Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c.
ROYAL PURPLE — A new shade in Sweet Peas,
a rich pmple and almost a true royal purple.
Price: Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c.
ROYAL SCOT— Awarded the Certificate of
merit by the Royal Horticultural Society as
the best scarlet Sweet Pea ever produced. The
well formed flowers are beautifully waved
Prife; pkt.t ^Ocf o?!,, ^c.
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SPENCER SWEET PEAS — Continued
VALENTINE — A new variety with large
flowers of a most pleasing shade of light
pink. Price: Pkt.» lOcj oz., 25c.
WEDGEWOOD — Producing usually four
flowers to a stem, of unique shade of Wedge-
wood blue. Price: Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c.
ST. L. S. CO.’S SPENCER MIXTURE—
These include the best of the “Spencer”
varieties introduced previously to this year
and also entirely new shades. Price:
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c. 34 ^h., 50c; 1 lb.,
$1.75.
EARLY FLOWERING
SPENCER VARIETIES
A comparatively new class of Sweet Peas that
is rapidly becoming prominent for winter
flowering indoors. The flowers are large, of
the same form as the Spencers and are
beautifully waved or frilled. They remain
in bloom for a much longer time than the
Early Flowering Grandiflora sorts. When
planted out of doors they will commence
blooming a month or more earlier than the
later flowering varieties planted at the same
time. Price: Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c.
ST. L. S. CO’S ‘‘NOVELTY”
COLLECTION
The greatest bargain ever offered in
Sweet Peas. Ten bi^ packets of the
famous Spencer Varieties and
Cultural Leaflet on Growing
Sweet Peas mailed, post-
paid, for 50c.
If you care at all for these pretty flowers, do
not fail to save a place in your garden for
our “Novelty” collections of Spencers.
The cultural directions with each collection
give full explanation how to grow these
flowers to perfection. Include one of these
collections with your next order. Price:
10 pkts., 50c, postpaid.
SWEET PEA COLLECTION
Of Grandiflora Varieties
'C'LEVEN packets of Grandiflora, Unwin
^ and Cupid varieties of Sweet Peas for
25 cents is a rare bargain. While these
varieties have not won the popular favor
that the Spencer varieties have, yet they
are very beautiful and you are sure of excel-
lent results.
11 Packets, 11 varieties 25c
SUP ERR MIXED GRANDIFLORA— All
colors. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 34 lb., 35c;
1 lb., $1.25.
CUPID VARIETIES
/COMPACT, dwarf plants, 7 inches high,
^ covering a circumference of about 18
inches, covering the ground like verbenas.
Pine for low beds and pot culture.
MIXED — Different colors. Price: Pkt.,
10c; oz., 15c; M lb-. 50c.
PEAS PERENNIAL
T ATHYRUS LATIFOLIUS (Perennial, or Everlasting Pea)
sown in the fall. Leaves and stems smooth, i^'lnwers resen
blossoms to the stem.
Pkt.
Pink $0.10
Whit© 10
A hardy perennial climber, flowering the first year if seed is
Flowers resemble sweet peas, but are borne on strong stems, with eight to ten
Pkt.
Red fO.lO
Mixed . . , . , • *10
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THUNBERGIA
MIXED (Blackeyed Susan )— Handsome foliage and
flowers. Used for a screen or basket. Price; Pkt., 10c;
3^ oz., 50c.
MAMMOTH VERBENAS
HAVE been carefully selecting and improving this
fine strain of Verbenas for years, and can recommend it
as the very best procurable. The trusses and inividual
flowers are of the largest size, of brilhant colors, free-bloom-
ing and of vigorous habit. For best and quickest results seed
should be sown early in the house or hotbed, and trans-
planted to flowering quarters in May. If sown outdoors in
May, it blooms from the end of July on. Verbenas are
better grown from seed than from cuttings, being more
vigorous and not liable to disease.
VERBENA GRANDIFLORA
Pkt.
White — ^Alba SO.IO
Lucifer Cardinal — Red 10
Rosea Stella — Rose, pink, white eye 10
Rose Cardinal — Wh'te eye 10
Violacea Stellata — Violet, white eye 10
Purple Mantle 10
Auricula Fid. — Mixed 10
Gr. FI. — Mixed 10
FINE MIXED — All in good colors. Price; Pkt., 5c;
H 40c.
VINCA— PERIWINKLE
'T'HESE are very bright annuals which should be included
in every garden. They are most attractive, with their
dark green glossy leaves and their beautiful and large
flowers. The plants grow about 15 inches tall and branch
freely, making compact bushes which during the latter part
of summer and all during the fall are covered with blooms.
Pkt.
Rosea — Fine rose color $0.10
Rosea Alba — White, rosy eye 10
Alba Pura — Clear, pure white 10
All Colors, Mixed 10
Woolflower — Chinese.
V erbenas
VIOLETS (Sweet Scented)
VIOLA ODORATO (Semperflorens) — Is the well-known
EngUsh Violet, a free-flowering hardy perennial. May be
grown from seed. Succeeds best in a partially shaded,
moist place. Price; Pkt., 10c.
WAHLENBERGIA See Platycodon. Page 57.
WALL FLOWER
A BEAUTIFUL hardy perennial of exquisite coloring,
producing long, showy spikes in abundance, h. P.
Pkt.
DOUBLE MIXED $0.10
SINGLE MIXED— 1 foot 10
WILD GARDEN FLOWER SEED
TINDER this heading we offer a mixture of the easiest and
surest growing kinds that can be sown broadcast, and
with little or no care will produce a bright effect in places
that would otherwise be nothing but a collection of unsightly
weeds, and furnishing an abundance of flowers for cutting.
Y2 oz. Pkt.
ANNUAL $0.25 $0.10
PERENNIAL MIXED .40 .10
WILD CUCUMBER
WILD CUCUMBER — Rapid-growing annual climber.
Has beautiful leaf and pretty fragiant white flowers.
Price; Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c.
WOOLFLOWER— CHINESE
PLANTS grow two to three feet high, the bloom starting
early with a central head, round and globular, which often
reaches the immense size of 12 inches in circumference.
Scores of branches are thrown out, each bearing a ball of
scarlet wool, but not so large as the central one.
Pkt.
Crimson $0.10
Pink 10
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GIANT ZINNIAS
(YOUTH AND OLD AGE)
pvNB of the most popular and most extensively used of all our hardy annuals. The following list comprises a very choice
^ strain of large variety and of the most brilliant colors. Requires but little attention; will grow in any good garden soil. If
sown in gentle heat in March, will flower latter part of June and continue until killed by frost.
GIANT DAHLIA FLOWERED — In 1920 we offered for the first time a new type of Zinnia, the Dahlia Flowered, which
we predicted would take precedence over the Grandiflora type of Zinnia as did the Spencers over the Grandiflora type of Sweet
Peas.
This year we are offering the Dahlia Flowered Zinnia in six distinct shades, which we believe will please the most critical
eye, and tend still further to increase the popularity of this remarkable flower.
We ask you to bear in mind that Dahlia-Flowered Zinnias come in pastel shades, and the distinctive manner in which
the pigments are distributed throughout the petals makes them extremely duHcult to describe.
CANARY BIRD — A delicate shade of primrose, very
large and holds its color well until out of bloom. Price:
Pkt., 15c; ]4 oz., $2.50.
CRIMSON MONARCH — By far the largest and best of
the red shades. Flowers often eight inches in diameter.
Plants very vigorous. A marvelous production of extra-
ordinary merit. Price: Pkt., 15c; oz., $2.50.
DREAM — A fine, deep lavender, turning to purple — a new,
desirable shade in Zinnias. Price: Pkt., 15c; Yt oz.,
$2.50.
POLAR BEAR — A very large pure white, the best white
yet seen in Zinnias. True Dahlia form. Price: Pkt., 15c;
^ oz., $2.50.
EXQUISITE — By far the most pleasing of our collection.
Truly DAHLIA flowered as regards form and size.
Color light rose with center a deep rose. Price: Pkt., 15c;
Yt oz., $2.50.
GOLDEN STATE — A very rich orange yellow. Yellow in
the bud, turning to an attractive orange when in full
bloom. Price: Pkt., 15c; Y oz., $2.50.
DAHLIA-FLOWERED, MIXED — These flowers have a
very marked distinction from the ordinary giant-flowering
class, being of a true Dahlia-flowering type — a fine
mixture of the very best colors. Price: Pkt., 15c;
Y ox., $2.50.
GIANT DOUBLE ZINNIAS ]
^HIS mammoth strain has produced excellent
-*■ results to hundreds of customers who have
grown it with great success. The plants are of
exceedingly robust habit.
The flowers are borne on long, stiff stalks, of a
semi-globular form, are mostly very double, and*
together with their immense size, produce a very
marked effect.
The flowers, as the illustration will indicate,
measure from five to six inches across, this being
by no means unusual. Zinnias being a very popular
flower for bedding ^d old-fashioned gardens, and
also of special value for cutting purposes, these
new colors cannot but make a valued addition to
our already standard varieties.
Y oz. Pkt.
Mammoth Double Purple $0.75 $0.10
Scarlet 75 .10
Red 75 .10
White 75 .10
Golden YeUow 75 .10
Rose Shade 75 .10
Orange 75 .10
Salmon Pink 75 .10
Mixed, all Colors 75 .10
CURLED AND CRESTED— The petals of this
beautiful strain are twisted, cmled and crested
into the most fantastic and graceful forms. The
colors comprise all the brilliant shades charac-
teristic of the Zinnia. Mixed — Price: Pkt.,
10c; Y oz** ^Oc.
DWARF DOUBLE
This we consider the best Zinnia for general use,
forming bushy, compact plants not over 2
feet high, and bearing large perfect double
flowers in good clear distinct colors. The
salmon-rose variety is especially effective*
Mixed. Price: Pkt., 5c; oz., 50o.
Dahlia Flowering Double Zinnia,
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HARDY EVERBLOOMING FIELD-GROWN ROSES
Our Hardy Dormant Roses are ready for delivery from the first of March until the
fifteenth of April
PLANTS TRAVEL BEST BY EXPRESS— NO PLANTS SENT C. O. D.
rpHIS class of Roses are continuous bloomers the entire Summer, but are not entirely hardy in this section, and should be
J- protected during the Winter months with a covering of straw or any handy material. To obtain the best results, in addition
to the covering of the tops, protect around the roots with 5 to 6 inches of well-rotted manure. This will give added strength
to the plants, and additional bloom the following Summer.
ANNA DIESBACH — It is of strong growth and exceptionally free
blooming. The flowers, which are of good size, are perfect in form,
both in bud as well as when fully expanded. In color it is a most
pleasing shade of rose-pink. Price: Each, 60c; doz., $6.50.
FRAU KARL DRUSCHKI — Undoubtedly the flnest pure white
Rose in existence. Color a pure snow white, very long buds, shell-
shaped petals opening to very large flowers. A continuous and
exceedingly free bloomer. Price: Each, 55c; Doz., $6.00.
GEN. JACQUEMINOT — An old favorite. It is superb in bud, and
its large flowers are bright scarlet-crimson, but not very double.
Blooms quite freely in Autumn. Price: Each, 55c; doz., $6.00.
GRUSS AN TEPLITZ — This grand Rose has proved one of the
best and most valuable Hardy Crimson Ever-blooming
Roses for garden planting. The color when first opening is
a very dark, rich crimson; as the flower opens it discloses bright
scarlet, shading to velvety, fiery red. The flowers on well grown
and established plants are large and full, very showy and hand-
some. Price: Each, 60c; doz., $6.50.
Fran Karl Drnschhi
Kaiserin Augusta Victoria
HADLEY — One of the very best garden roses; deep rich
velvety crimson in color and one of the most fragrant
roses in om collection. Free bloomer with long stiff stems.
Price* Each, 85c.
KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA — An old variety but
still one of the best and it should be in every collection.
In color it is a soft pearly white tinted with lemon. Price :
Each, 60c; doz., $6.50.
LOS ANGELES — H. T. — This rose is a giant among H. T.’s*
One of the largest, and possibly the largest of thern afl.
An unusually strong, vigorous grower, of ideal form, buds
long and pointed, expanding into an immense floww erf
perfect shape. Color is a lovely flame pink, toned with
coral. Price: Each, $1.25.
MRS. BENJ. CANT — Color deep rose; inner petals soft
silvery-rose suffused with buff at the base. Price: Each,
60c; doz., $6.50.
MME. CAROLINE TESTOUT. — One of the most popular
and valuable bedding varieties; large globular flowers of
bright satiny rose with brighter center. Strong vigorous
grower ; very free flowering and fragrant, particularly fine
m Autumn. Price: Each, 60c; doz., $6.50.
MRS. F. KRUEGER— Flowers large and full, exquisitely
formed and produced in endless profusion. Orange-yeUow
the most charming. Price* Each, 60c; doz., $6.50.
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ROSES — Continued.
MRS. JOHN LAING — Beautifully formed shell-pink flowers; exceedingly fragrant
and borne on strong stems; splendid for cutting. A good grower and one of
the most popular roses. Price: Each, 60c; doz., S6.50.
MAMAN COCHET PINK — Called by some the Queen of all Pink Garden
Roses, as it is one of the handsomest in oiu’ whole list. Its large, full and
firm buds show wonderful depth and richness of color as they open into very
large, perfectly double flowers of splendid substance. A clear, rich pink,
changing to silvery rose. Price: Each, 55c; doz., S6.00.
MAMAN COCHET WHITE — A duplicate of its parent, the well-known and
justly popxflar Maman Cochet, except in the color of its flowers, which are
creamy white tinged on the edge of the petals with pink. The finest white
rose for growing out of doors. Price: Each, 55c; doz., S6.00.
OPHELIA — Salmon-flesh shaded with rose, large, and of perfect shape; of
excellent habit, the flowers standing up well on long, stiff stems and produced
in great profusion. Excellent for forcing and a fine decorative variety.
Growth vigorous. Certainly a glorious Rose. Be sme to have “Ophelia”
fixed in your memory. Price: Each, 75c.
PRINCE CAMILLE^ — Deep velvety crimson maroon, full and of superb form.
Generally considered to be the best of the dark Roses. Price: Each, 75c.
RED RADIANCE — (H. T.) All who know that grand Rose Radiance will welcome
this red form of that great favorite. Radiance is a Rose that does well every-
where; a fine grower and free bloomer, and no prettier Rose grown. Red
Radiance is its exact counterpart except that the color is a rich deep red.
Price: Each, 60c; doz., $6.50.
Crimson Rambler.
Mrs. John Lamg.
HARDY CLIMBING ROSES
Roses sent by Express.
TAESIRABLE for covering trellises, walls or porches, as they
succeed under any circumstances. Perfectly hardy, blooming
in clusters of medium sized flowers.
CRIMSON RAMBLER — Have you a fence or tree stump to
cover, or a veranda or trellis. Try a Climbing Rose — there’s
nothing better for covering it and nothing prettier. None is
more popular than the CRIMSON RAMBLER. It makes
vines 10 to 12 feet high after the first year, and a mass of
flowers. Price: Each, 35c.
CLIMBING AMERICAN BEAUTY— A Rose of great merit.
A cross between American Beauty and an unnamed seedling;
color a rosy crimson. The plant is of strong habit of growth,
making shoots of ten to fifteen feet in one season, and as
hardy as an oak. The flowers are from three to fom inches
in diameter, of fine form, and are produced in great profusion,
not only in May and June, but there is a fair sprinkhng of
flowers throughout the growing season. Price: Each, 65c.
DOROTHY PERKINS or PINK RAMBLER— A seedhng of
the famous Crimson Rambler. Blooms in clusters of from 8 to
25 flowers each, of a delicate rosy pink shade, suffused salmon
and yellow at the base. Price: Each, 35c.
EXCELSA — A distinct variety in form, color and habit. A vig-
orous grower. The foliage is dark glossy green. Flowers very
double, produced in large trusses, thirty to forty on a stem.
The color is intense crimson maroon; points of the petals
tipped with scarlet. Price: Each, 35c.
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HARDY ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS
^ Ready for shipment from March 1st to April 10th.
NOTE — Shrubs wll be shipped on receipt of orders or as soon as they can be du^» unless instructed to the
contrary* and can only be sent by Express* at Purchaser’s expense.
Clematis Paniculata.
CLEMATIS PANICULATA — This grand climbing vine is one of the
most valuable ever sent to us from Japan. Blooms in the early Fall
and is one mass of fleecy-white, fragrant flowers. These are succeeded
by the silken seed vessels almost as ornamental as the flowers. It will
grow 15 to 20 feet in a season, it is insect-proof, it is perfectly hardy,
it adapts itself to all situations, thrives everywhere, and need only be
seen to be admired. Price: Strong two-year plants* each 40c;
10 for S3.75.
HONEYSUCKLE (Climber)
HALLIANA (Hall’s Japan Honeysuckle) — A strong, vigorous, almost
evergreen sort; white flowers changing to yellow; very fragrant;
flowering from July to December; holds its leaves nearly all winter.
Extra-selected plants. Price: Each* 60c.
SCARLET TRUMPET HONEYSUCKLE — This and its varieties are the
handsomest in cultivation. It is a strong, rapid grower and produces
scarlet. Inodorous flowers. Price: Each, 60c.
BUSH HONEYSUCKLE
LEBERBOURI ROSEA (Bush) — Pink flowers, which contrast beautifully
with the foliage; scarlet berries. Price: Each* 75c.
WISTERIA
A BEAUTIFUL hardy climber, will grow in one season about 20 feet
high; flowers in clusters, pale blue.
w. SINENSIS (Chinese) — Flowers in clusters; pale blue; sometimes
gives a second crop of flowers in the Fall. Strong plants. Price:
Each* 75c. . . . , ,
W. SINENSIS ALBA — Of similar habit to smepsis, with pure white
flowers. Strong plfiuts. Pri^^; Each, 75c.
^HE use of shrubbery adds materially to the beauty and
attractiveness of the home grounds or perhaps shrubs com-
bined with shade trees, with some conception as to the effect
to be produced in future years, is a matter to be considered by
everyone who wishes to complete the picturesqueness of a viUa
residence or country home. Shrubs around a house hide un-
sightly corners and the hard straight hnes of the architecture;
or grouped at a distance, by the sides of walks, carriage drives
and fences, they break what might be a monotonous line of
vision over bare lots, and give a tone of privacy to the home
ur roundings.
AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII
(Sometimes called “Boston Ivy’’ and “Japan Ivy”)
Entirely hardy in the exposed places, attaining a height of 20
to 30 feet in two or three years, clinging to stones, brick or
wood work with the greatest tenacity. It is a great protection
to houses, as the leaves, lapping over each other like slates
on a roof, effectually prevent rain from penetrating the walls.
For covering dead trees, boundary walls, etc., it has no equal.
Beautiful Autumn foliage. Price: Strong two-year
plants* each* 40c; 10 for $3.75.
CLEMATIS
The Clematis we offer this season are exceptionally flne,
strong 2-year-old plants. We have reduced the number
of varieties to such sorts as from experience, we know to suc-
ceed best in our climate.
HENRYII* LARGE WHITE— A pure white large-flowering
variety, of fine form, and recognized as by far the finest
of the single white sorts. Price: Each, 75c.
MADAME EDOUARD ANDRE— Flowers large, of a beautiful
bright velvety red, very free-flowering. Price: Each, 75c.
JACKAMANI — The best known and most valued large flower-
ing variety of this popular family. A perfect mass of bloom
when in full flower. Color, dark, rich, royal purple . . Price:
Each* 75c.
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HARDY ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS
Deutzia*
DEUTZIA
■\7ERY ornamental and popular shrubs with showy white or blush flowers appear-
'' Ing in tassel-like clusters in Spring or early Summer. Slender, arching branches.
PRIDE OF ROCHESTER — Grows to 6 feet. Blooms in May in advance of the
others. With very large, double white flowers. Price: Each, 60c; 10 for
$.5.50.
DEUTZIA CRENATA (Double Pink Deutzia) — A tall shrub usually 6 to 8
feet high with numerous upright branches. Leaves dull green, rough on both
sides, 2 to 3 inches long. Flowers double, pink. Price: Each, 60c; 10 for
$5.50.
FORSYTHIA
FORSYTHIA FORTUNEI — Strong, erect habit, bright, golden-yellow flowers
in early Spring. Price: Each, 60c; 10 for $5.50.
SUSPENSA (Weeping Golden Bell) — A tall shrub of willov^ growth, the
branches gracefully arching, covered with golden-yellow bells in early Spring.
Price: Each, 60c; 10 for $5.50.
Forsythia.
HEDGE PLANT
^HE demand for hedge plants increases rapidly
in all communities, especia'i'^ in the older
commxmlties where they have disposed of the
kinds of fences surrounding and dividing one party’s
buildings from another. Hedges in the rear of
town lots, along the alley, are being planted more
and more as their beauty and utility become known.
CALIFORNIA PRIVET— Of all the shrubs
which have been tried for hedging, none can
compare with this. Of easy growth and splendid
foliage, free from insects. Its inexpensiveness
alone would give it first place for the purpose.
It is of free growth, and succeeds under the
most adverse conditions, such as under dense
shade of trees, where other plants would not
exist. Price: 18 to 24 inches high, 10 for $1.00;
20 for $1.75; 100 for $6.50.
BARBERRY THUN BERGI A— Perfectly hardy’
Will make a dense hedge from 3 to 4 feet high,
which will always remain symmetrical without
any pruning. Bears large, nearly round, crimson
berries, which remain on plants all winter.
Foliage colors beautifully in ^ autumn. Compact
low-growing, especially suitable for a hedge or as
a border along walks and drives, Price? 10|for
Ready for shipment from March 1st to April 10th.
NOTE — Shrubs will be shipped on receipt of orders or as soon as they can be du^, unless instructed to the
contrary, and can only be sent by Express, at Purchaser’s expense.
ALTHEA
HIBISCUS — (Rose of Sharon)
'T'HIS has become one of the most popular flowering shrubs,
coming in flower, as it does, in July or August, when
few shrubs are in bloom. The entire plant is covered with
beautiful double flowers, which, at a distance, look like
roses. They make a very pretty flowering hedge. Three-
year-old plants. About three feet high.
Each 10 for
Red $0.60 $5.50
Pink .60 5.50
White 60 5.50
CALYCANTHUS
FLORIDUS — A well-known native bush, bearing very
double, purple, fragi-ant flowers. Fine and glossy foliage;
pineapple-scented, chocolate-colored flowers all Summer;
leaves dark green above and pale grayish beneath, a
favorite shrub. Price: Each, 60c; 10 for $5.50.
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HARDY
SHRUBS SENT BY EXPRESS ONLY
EXOCHORDA GRANDIFL.OBA (Pearl Bush) — A med-
ium sized shrub, producing white flowers in graceful
clusters, early in the Spring: very graceful and fine for cut
flowers. Strong plants 18 to 24 inches. Price: Each 60c.
HYDRANGEA PANICULATA GRANDI-
FLORA
This is one of the most hardy shrubs in cultivation. It
attains a height of 3 to 4 feet, and is perfectly hardy in
all parts of the country. The flowers are white, borne in
immense pyramidal pinnacles nearly a foot in length.
It commences flowering in July and continues until
November. Price: Each, 70c; 10 for $6.50.
LILAC OR SYRINGA
T ILACS (Syriniga) — LUacs stand more neglect, heat or
" drought without showing any bad effects, than any other
plant, and there is hardly any other shrub that can take their
place.
LARGE PURPLE — Very free bloomer of large flowers; an
excellent variety: 8 to 4 feet. Price: Each, 65c; 10 for
$6.00.
LARGE WHITE — Free bloomer. Price: Each, 65ci 10
for $6.00.
SNOW BALL
One of the most handsome bushes for the yard, known as
Snowball Tree; of large size, with globular clusters of
Eure white flowers, blooming latter part of May; admired
y home lovers everywhere; 3 to 4 feet. Price: Each,
60c; 10 for $5.50.
SHRUBS
Spiraea Van Houtte.
SPIRAEA
ANTHONY WATERER — A valuable and distinct variety:
color bright crimson; it is of dwarf, dense growth, never
exceeding 30 inches in height: in bloom the entire summer and
fall. Price: Each, 50c; 10 for $4.50.
VAN HOUTTE — ^The grandest of all the Spiraeas. It is a
beautiful ornament for the lawn at any season, but when
in flower it is a complete fountain of white bloom, the foliage
hardly showing. An early bloomer, 2 to 3 feet high. Price:
Each, 50c; 10 for $4.50.
THUNBERGII — One of the flrst Spiraeas to bloom. Dwarf
habit and graceful form; flowers small, white and very early
spring blooming. Very beautiful when in bloom. Price:
foch, 60c; 10 for $5.50.
SYRINGA OR MOCK ORANGE
PHILADELPHUS — For grouping with other shrubs, forming
large screens or hedges which may not require pruning, or
used as single specimen lawn plants they are desirable. Frag-
rant, pure white flowers, in dense clusters so numerous as to
bear the branches down when flowering. Price: Each, 60c;
10 for $5.50.
TAMARIX (Tamarisk)
Strong, slender, tall-growing, irregular shrubs, with feathery
foliage and small, delicate flowers, borne profusely on grace-
fully-bending branches. These pinks flower are very attractive
during May. Price: Each, 60c.
WEIGELIA
CANDIDA — Of vigorous habit, flowers pure white and pro-
duced in great profusion in June, and continue to bloom at
intervals through the Summer. Price: Each, 60c; 10 for
$5.50.
ROSEA — A charming new Weigelia, flowers brilliant crimson;
a beautiful, distinct, clear shade. Price: Each, 60c; 10 ftn
$5.50.
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ORCHID OR LARGE -FLOWERING CANNAS
Ready for shipment during March and April.
By Parcel Posts add 5c dozen postage.
r\F ALL summer bedding plants, Cannas are the tallest and bulkiest, and fm*nish the widest range of colors. The foliage is
^ of noble proportions, making a full compact mass which serves to conceal the ground or background, and is of itself attractive
in rich shades of green, bronze, red and chocolate. The surmounting flower trusses are uniformly large and free, brilliant with
most of the colors and combinaiions known among flowers.
Massed plantings in one color are recommended as being most effective; but many beautiful and striking combinations
of colors may be arranged.
PLANTING DIRECTIONS.
IAORMANT Caima roots may be started indoors during March or April, but should not be set out until the weather is settled
and the ground warm, usually May or June in this latitude. When planting dormant roots, do not set too deep. The eyes
should be 2 inches below the surface. Plant in good, rich garden soil mixed with one-half of old, rotted stable manure. Set them
about 18 inches apart each way. Water sparingly the flrst two weeks after planting: when growing freely, water liberally. Our
list embraces the best of the novelties and old standard varieties, every one of which we recommend to our customers. We
give the approximate height attained by the different varieties so that they may be properly arranged in bedding.
CANNAS
RED FLOWERING, GREEN FOLIAGE
CHARLES HENDERSON — Deep crimson yellow,
flame at throat. 3^ feet high. Price: Dozen, 60c;
per 100 $4.50.
CRIMSON REDDER — Dazzling crimson-scarlet, well
displayed above the foliage. This is one of our own
hobbies, and has been for years, without exception,
om* most conspicuous and satisfactory red bedding
Canna. 3H to 4 feet. Price: Dozen, 60c; per 100,
$4.50.
GLADIOFLOR A — 3 feet. Crimson changing to carmen-
rose and edged with gold. Price: Dozen, 60c; per
100, $4.50.
METEOR — Magnificent bedding variety with massive
erect trusses of deep blood-red flowers, produced with
a freedom that leaves nothing to be desired. The best
deep red large-flowered Canna; 5 feet. Price: Dozen,
75c; per 100, $6.00.
THE PRESIDENT — Fotu* feet. This Canna is superior
to any other red variety in the quality and also the
quantity of bloom. Color rich glowing scarlet and the
immense firm fiowers are produced on strong erect
stalks well above the large, rich green foliage. The
foliage is entirely free from disease. Price: Dozen,
75c; per 100, $6.00.
WINTZER’S COLOSSAL— Without doubt the largest
flowered Canna to date, over 8 inches across. Strik-
ingly vivid scarlet that retains its brilliancy. 5 feet.
Price: Dozen, 75c; per 100, $6.00.
BRONZE LEAF, RED FLOWERING
KING HUMBERT — The grandest Canna ever offered.
Large, heart-shaped leaves of purple madder brown
over bronze, the dark ribs sharply defined, crowned
with immense heads of Orchid-like fiowers. Individual
petals are of the largest size; velvety orange-scarlet
flecked carmine: rose tinted at margin and base.
4 to 41^ feet. Price: Dozen, 75c; per 100, $6.00.
NOKOMIS — Five feet. Large vivid crimson flowers
with a rich silky sheen on the large petals. Price:
Dozen, 75c; per 100, $6.00.
WYOMING — 5 feet. True orchid-flowered variety, with
magnificent orange-colored flowers; foliage purple.
Price: Dozen, 60c; per 100, $4.50-
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RED, GOLD EDGED GANNAS
PANAMA — 3 feet. Color rich orange-red with a border of golden
yellow. Flowers of large size with enormous wide petals. Price;
Dozen, 60c; 100 for $4.50.
SOUV. DE ANTOINE CROZY — 3 feet. Beautiful red, enlivened
with a broad border of golden yellow. Price; Dozen, 60c; 100
for $4.50.
PINK FLOWERING GANNAS
CITY OF PORTLAND — 3 34 feet. The flowers are of the largest
size, borne on heavy trhsses. The color is a glowing shade of pink.
The foliage is substantial and strong, of rich green color and free
from defects. Price; Per dozen, $1.00.
MRS. A. R. CONRAD — 3 to 4 feet high. One of the most popular and
exquisite cannas. The flower has the ideal canna shape with
broad rounded petals opening wide and on a heavily filled truss so
as to hide the past blooms. Color an exquisite, soft, opaque pale
pink with darker pink, almost a brown in throat. Price; Dozen,
$1.00.
ROSEA GIG ANTE A — 3 34 feet. Rich soft rose pink flowers of gigantic
size; a prolific bloomer. The large broad petals and the massive
heads of bloom invariably create a sensation. Price; Dozen $1.00.
SEEDS BY PARCEL POST
We Pay Postage on Packets, Oz., 34 Lb. in
U. S. For Lbs., see Parcel Post Rate, Inside
Front Cover.
Yellow Kin^ Humbert.
Eureka
ORANGE AND YELLOW SHADES
GLADIATOR — 4M feet. A leader for years. Color is a bright
yellow spotted with crimson. No other canna in this color can
surpass this sturdy robust grower. Price; Dozen, 60c; 100 for
$4.50.
GOLDENGATE — 4feet. When first opened this flower is the true
sun color, a glorious golden yeUow but it soon turns paler and
pinker till it is a tender apricot and gold. Beautifully shaped large
flowers. Price; Dozen, 60c; 100 for $4.50.
KARL MERCK — 4 feet. Flower a pure yellow with tinge of orange
and flecked with pink dashes becoming red in throat. Fine large
flowers and large truss. Strong grower. Price; Dozen, 60c;
100 for $4.50.
RICHARD WALLACE — 4 feet. Canary yellow flowers. Very
floriferous. One of the best yellows. Price; Dozen 60c; 100,
$4.50.
YELLOW KING HUMBERT — An orchid-flowering sort of the
weU-known variety King Humbert. Has the same habit as its
parent; foliage a very dark green with flowers measuring 5 to 7
inches across; individual petals 3 to 3 34 inches in diameter
Color of flower a deep rich yellow softly spotted and blotched
with bright red. Price; Dozen, 75c; 100 for $6.00.
WHITE CANNAS
EUREKA — The best white Canna for all purposes. The large
substantial flowers are very freely produced on strong vigorous
plants; 4 34 fe^t. Price; Dozen, 75c; 100 for $6.00.
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DAHLIAS
Dahlias by Parc«l Pest* add 3c each Postage*
'T'HE Dahlia deserves a place in every garden, much more so than it did twenty years ago; with the new varieties added each
season and the extraordinary array of colors which they possess, the time must come when every lover of flowers will always
have a few, if not large tracts of these beautiful Summer and Fall flowers.
TIME OP PLANTING — The time for planting Dahlias varies quite a good deal, according to the locality, whether
sheltered or open, earliness or lateness of the season, and the time when the general crops are desired. In the Central states
tubers may be set out as early as May 1st in some sections and from then until the middle of Jirne. Some of our best blooms
have been grown from tubers planted out about Jxme 20, obtaining the choicest flowers dming the latter part of September.
Dahlias should be planted from 2 to 3 feet apart and covered to a depth of four inches.
CACTUS DAHLIAS
'T'HIS is a selection of varieti^ made with a view of sup-
plying the amateur with an assortment of Cactus sorts
which in our own experience we have found to be the freest-
flowering sorts.
COUNTESS OF LONSDALE— A pleasing blending of
Salmon-pink and amber; an early and profuse bloomer
under any conditions.
EARL OF PEMBROKE — The flowers are very large, and
exceedingly beautiful, borne on long, graceful, wiry stems
The color is deep purple.
FLAME — Orange scarlet; florets are long and twisted;
flower is carried on a good stem. 4 feet; of very largest
size; an early, free and continuous bloomer on long slender
stems, one of the best.
FLORA — Ivory white; excellent cut flower. A truly
magnificent, white Cactus Dahlia of perfect form. The
petals are long, narrow and slightly incurved ; an exquisite
beauty.
LIBELLE — Another grand variety of medium size, a
profuse bloomer. Color a beautiful aster purple; very
effective.
PERLE DE LYON — Pure white; very free blooming and
dwarf.
PINK PEARL — Beautiful flesh pink, shading to white in
the center.
SPRINGFIELD — For perfection of bloom, size and erect-
ness of stem, abimdance of flowers and general use as a
garden flower, this variety has always given excellent
satisfaction. It is undoubtedly the most profuse bloomer
offered. The color is a rich salmon, tinted.
STANDARD BEARER — Bright, pure scarlet
Flowers large, thick and full to center, of
symmetrical and perfectly roimd form, petals
semi-quilled. Extraordinarily productive
and one of the best red cut flowers.
Price, each of the above, 20c each;
$2.00 dozen. By mail add Sc each.
SHOW AND FANCY DAHLIAS
BURLEIGH — One of the finest show Dahlias,
color deep red tipped white, fine for cut
flowers.
PUFF BALL — A splendid buff, beautifully
quilled, of perfect form, and very freo-
flowering.
RED HUSSAR— Tall, bushy, upright.
Flowers full, fl^ Scardinal, with bronze
edge at bottom.
STRIPED BANNER — Scarlet, tipped white,
dwarf; profuse.
QUEEN VICTORIA— Rieh golden yeUow,
quiUed petals. A strong grower and a pro-
fuse bloomer.
YELLOW DUKE — A free flowering, long
stemmed form of Grand Duke; its full
quilled blooms of primrose-yellow being
exceedingly soft and pretty.
Pricet Each, 20c; dozen, $2.00. By mail,
add 3 cents each.
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DECORATIVE DAHLIAS
AUTUMN BEAUTY — A very fine flower, very early
and eontinuous good bloomer until frost, color
beautiful shade of rich autumn brown, a good
variety for garden and cut flowers.
CRIMSON BEAUTY— Early, bright red, a fine
bloomer; this variety should be in every garden.
DELICE — A valuable addition to the cut-flower
varieties; remains fresh long after cutting, long
stems, perfect form. The color is a beautiful, soft,
glowing rose-pink, shading slightly lighter to the
center.
JACK ROSE — This variety is exceedingly free,
carrying its fairly large flowers on very erect stems
in greatest abundance; flowers early.
KING OF THE AUTUMN— This is a great Dahlia,
both as a cut flower as well as for garden decora-
tion. Its habit of growth is ideal, producing an
abundance of flowers of good size, 6 inches or more
in diameter.
LE MONT BLANC — Gigantic pure white flowers of
perfect form.
LYNDHURST — ^Brightest vermlHon; the best bright
red for cutting. An early, free and continuous
bloomer on long straight stems.
MINA BURGLE — A seedling named and originated
by Mr. Burgle, a California Dahlia lover. Produc-
ing flowers of gigantic size, and remarkable beamy.
The best in existence; in color, a glowing and most
brilliant scarlet.
Decorative Dahlia
MINNIE McCullough — one of the most indispensable
decorative varieties that is largely, but should be imi-
versally, grown. It is entirely distinct, in a class by
itself, on account of the combination of Autumn shades
— the gold and red of Autumn leaves.
ROYAL PURPLE — This is one of the best purple Cactus
Dahlias. Its velvety maroon shade is very striking. The
flowers are very large with long stems and stand out well
from the foliage.
SYLVIA — Best described as a giant Nymphaea. Flowers
4 to 6 inches in diameter, of fine form soft pink on the
outer petals. Valuable cut flower for long-distance
shipments.
Prices Each, 20c; dozen, $2.25. By mail, add 3 cents.
CENTURY DAHLIAS
ROSE PINK CENTURY — The largest and best deep
pink; enormous flowers on long 3-foot stems; sure and
continuous bloomer, vigorous plant. Height, 5 feet.
WHITE CENTURY — Pure white; very large and finely
formed. A profuse bloomer on long stems,
ST. LOUIS — One of the best. Red Dahlias for cut flowers.
Price for the aboves Each, 20c; dozen, $2.00.
PAEONY-FLOWERED DAHLIAS
ELECTRA — A bluish mauve shade with an exquisite
golden yellow center. Free flowering.
PEARL — A lavender pink variety, large size flower, keeps
well when cut.
PRIDE OF MILWAUKEE— A deep valvety maroon; a
very attractive flower.
SALMON QUEEN — A beautiful shade of salmon pink,
large flower, free bloomers, fine for cut flowers.
Prices Each, 20cs dozen, $2.00.
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SELECT GLADIOLI
Gladioli, by Parcel Post, add 5c per Doz.
'pHE Gladiolus is one of the most called-for of our Summer-
flowering bulbs. In the following list of varieties we offer
only those which we have grown with satisfactory results.
It is needless to say that Gladioli at the present time produce
some of the finest colors and most exquisite shades; especially
beautiful are the delicate contrasts of the outer segments and the
deep veining and heavily colored blotches of the throat, thus
making the Gladiolus one of the most attractive Summer-flowering
bulbs. We advise the planting of Gladioli during May and Jime,
and should successive plantings be made, flowers may be had until
October.
Gladioli thrive in almost any good garden soil; but if well
prepared, by adding stable manure, better results may be obtained.
AMERICA^ — A splendid Galdiolus. The color is a soft pink
very much like the Enchantress Carnation except slightly
tinged with lavender, effecting a perfect color harmony.
A splendid bedding sort and an excellent cut flower. It is
undoubtedly the most desirable variety in the market. Extra
large bulbs. Price: Dozen, 40c; 100 for $3.50.
ANNIE WIGMAN — Pale yellow, dark blotch. Price: Dozen,
75c; 100 for $6.00.
Glory of Holland
Annie Wi^man.
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AUGUSTA — Flowers are of perfect paper white, with a slight pink
shade on lower half of the petal. The spike is set solid and perfect
with the flowers from top to bottom. Price: Dozen, 60c; 100
for $4.50.
CHICAGO WHITE — A fine white variety with lavender stripes on
lower petals. Medium sized flowers borne on a tall spike and
from seven to eight flowers open at a time. Price Dozen, 50c;
100 for $4.00.
EMPRESS OF INDIA — Rich velvety dark red with deeper shadings.
Price: Dozen, 75c; per 100, $5.50.
GLORY OF HOLLAND — A new white with slight tinting of pale
pink and anthers of delicate lavender. Blossoms large and
gracefully set on a tall spike. One of the finest whites. Price:
Dozen, 75c; 100 for $5.50.
HALLEY— The predominating color of these flowers is delicate
salmon pink with a slight roseate tinge, though the lower petals
bear a creamy blotch with a stripe of bright red through the
center, the whole producing a delightful effect. Pwc®? Dozen,
50o| 100 fo? $4.00.
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GLAD I OL I —Continued .
HOHENSTAUFEN — Pure white suffused soft pink, tliroat
scarlet edged yellow. Price: Dozen, 60c.
INDEPENDENCE — A brilliant rose- pink, with richly
marked throat: a long spike of wax-Uke flowers; one of
the best for cut-flowers or massing, because of its color
and lasting quality of the blooms. Price: Dozen, 50c.
100 for $4.00.
KLONDYKE — The flowers are of medium size and of
great substance: clear primrose yellow with a crimson
blotch in the throat. Of dwarf habit. Price: Doz.,
60c; 100 for $4.50.
LILY LEHMANN — Purest ivory-wlute flushed pink at
tips of petals, with conspicuous lavender anthers. Price:
Doz., 75c.
Mm. F. Pendloton.
Mrs. Francis King.
MRS. FRANCIS KING — Is a strong grower, vigorous and healthy.
Has long, strong foliage and effective flower-spikes. The
magnificent flowers measure 4M inches across, and there are
five or six flowers well spread out on the spilce at the same time.
The color, brilliant flamingo-pink, blazed with vermilion red.
Price: Doz., 40c; 100 for $3.00.
MRS. FRANK PENDLETON — Immense round flowers of great
substance. Coloring most attractive: vivid pink toning off
blush, the lower petals being further ornamented with large
velvety orange-red blotches in the throat; tall, strong grower.
Price: Doz., 75c; 100 for $6.00.
NIAGARA — In color the flowers are a delightful cream shade with
the two lower inside petals or segments blending to canary
yellow. The throat is splashed with carmine, and the lower
ends of the outside petals are also blushed with carmine. The
stamens are piuple and the stigmas pale carmine, this little
addition in the coloring relieving the creamy effect of the petals.
Price: Doz., 75c; 100 for $6.00.
PANAMA — Exquisite and magnificent, being fully the equal of
America in form and size, but superior to it in color, being more
on the order of salmon -pink. Wherever this variety has been
exhibited it has secured first premiums. European growers
have endeavored to secure the entire stock. Price: Doz., 50c;
100 for $4.00.
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GLADIOLI —Continued.
PRINCE OF WALES — A seedling of Halley, which it resembles, but &
even earlier to bloom; attractive, nebulous orange color, very
popular for early cutting. Pricet doz., 75c; per 100, $6.00.
PRINCIPINE — Brilliant red with pinkish white blotch; large, well-
expanded flower of good substance. Pricet Dozen, 75c.
PRIMULINUS HYBRIDS — Self colors that are most pleasing on ac-
count of their delicacy, slenderness and peculiar form. The petals
are quite thin, making the veining very prominent. They vary
from pale yellow to bright orange salmon, apricot and light scarlet.
These graceful flowers are of medium size, with the upper segments
somewhat drooped, making a quite distinct hooded form. Pricet
Dozen, 35c.
SCHWABEN — A meritorious variety of wonderful vigor with strong
erect spikes and large flowers of a clear yellow color. Small blotch
of deep garnet in throat. Pricet Doz., 60c; 100 lor $4.50.
WILBRINK — A sport of HaUey ; retains Halley’s earUness and has the
color of America; soft yellow blotch on lower petals; when better
known, it is bound to be in great demand. Pricet Dozen, 75c.
YELLOW HAMMER — Yellow of vigorous growth, healthy and prolific.
Flower above medimn size, straw yellow, deepened to golden yellow
on lower. The stamens being very light, the effect of the flower is
a very pleasing soft yellow. Pricet Dozen, 75c; 100 for $5.50.
WILLY WIGMAN — A creamy white groimd delicately rose tinted with
a large soft carmine conspicuous blotch on lower petals. Pricet
Dozen, 75c; 100 for $5.50.
“PURE AND SURE’’ GARDEN MIXTURE
This is our popular, low-priced mixture, and is composed of fine sorts, in
all colors, in first-size bulbs only. We have tested many brands of
mixtiues, but have never seen any which surpassed it in variety of
coloring or general excellence. Pricet Dozen, 35c; 100 for $2.50.
AMARYLLIS
The Amaryllis is pre-eminently a window garden plant for the
amateur, producing under the simplest conditions one, two
and even three spikes, two feet or more high, which are
crowned with from three to six large and gorgeous trum-
pet-shaped blooms, mixed colors, which last long in good
condition. Pricet Each, 75c.
CALADIUM ESCULENTUM
(Elephant’s Ear.)
QNE ^f the most effective plants in cultivation for beds,
borders or for planting out upon the lawn; they are used
extensively in many of the public parks, where their decora-
tive value is greatly appreciated. To obtain the best results it
should be planted where it will obtain plenty of water and
an abimdance of rich compost. When full size it stands 5 to 7
feet high, and bears immense light green leaves, 3 to 4 feet
long by 2 M feet wide.
Per Weight
Each Doz. Each
Mamntoth bulbs $0.50 $5.00 2 Lb.
Large ** 30 3.50 1 Lb.
First Size “ 20 2.25 Lb.
Medium “ JO LOO
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FANCY LEAVED CALADIUMS
CALADIUMS (Fancy Leaved) — Dry Bulbs, IH to 2 inches in diameter.
For window boxes, show plants, or greenhouse growing they are in-
valuable. Rich thrifty leaves, more handsome than Begonias;, mar bled,
veined and striped with white, pink and dark red. Bulb shouldf be started
into growth about April 1st, in a warehouse. Price* Each, 30«.
CINNAMON VINE
A beautiful, rapid-growing Summer climber, with bright green, glossy foliage,
and spikes of deliciously cinnamon-scented, white flowers. It is perfectly
hardy, the stem dying down in Winter, but growing with great rapidity
in the Spring, so as to cover any trellis or arbor very early in the season
Large, select roots. Price* Each 10ci Dozen, $1.00.
HARDY JAPAN LILIES
By Mail Add 15c Dozen Postage.
T ILIES have always been regarded as among the most beautiful of garden
plants. Of queenly beauty, faultless purity and stately form, too much
cannot be said in their praise and we are glad to notic e their increasing popu-
larity from year to year. Nearly every variety will, with a little care, endure
the severity of om: winters and many are among the most hardy of our gar-
den flowers.
Bulbs should be planted as soon as the frost is out of the ground; the
earlier the better. Select a well drained spot, dig the soil deep and make it
fine, enriching it abimdantly with well rotted cow manure, adding a liberal
mixture of sand. Set the bulbs from three to five inches deep, according to
size. During the winter it is advisable to cover the surface of the bed with a
thin layer of manure, which will afford a slight protection to the bulbs and also
materially enrich the soil.
AURATUM — The glorious, gold-banded lily of Japan and one of the most
superb plants in cultivation. Its immense ivory-white flowers are thickly
studded with yellow and crimson spots, while in the center of each petal
is a golden band, fading at its edges into the white. Such choice bulbs as
we offer, if well cared for, will give five to ten magnificent flowers the first
year and under good cultivation will, after becoming well established,
give from ten to fifty. Price* Each, 40c> Dozen, $4.50.
Most plants will be benefited
by an occasional top-dressing
during the growing season with
either Pulverized Sheep or
Poultry Manure. See Pages 3
and 79.
SPECIOSUM ALBUM — Piu'e white flowers with a
greenish band through the center of each petal;
of great substance, very fragrant. One of the best
for general culture. Price* Each, 40c; Dozen, $4.50.
SPECIOSUM RUBRUM — No words can overstate
the brilliant beauty of these famous Japenese Lilies
The six broad white or pink petals are thickly dotted
with rose or crimson spots and the graceful form and
brilliant color make them very effective and desirable.
Especially thrifty and hardy. One of the best for
garden cultme. Price* Each, 40c; Dozen, $4.50.
MELPOMENE — Words cannot describe the beauty of
this variety. Frosted white spotted, clouded and
bordered with pinkish crimson. Petals deeply re-
curved and widely bordered. Price* Each, 40c;
Dozen, $4.50.
MADEIRA VINE
A favorite tuberous-rooted climbing plant with dense
and beautiful shining foliage and of very rapid growth,
twining on strings to a great height or forming gar-
lands in many fanciful forms. It will grow anywhere,
but does best in a warm, sheltered, sunny location.
It is also a very pretty plant for training around the
windows in the house. Price* lb., 20c; By Parcel
Post, add 5c lb.
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HERBACEOUS PEONIES
Sent By Express Only-
Time of Delivery — All roots can be delivered from
early March until the end of April, and again from
September on and until freezing time in the Fall.
old-fashioned Peony ofQcinalis of our grandmother’s
garden, while still popular because of their early flowering
have been eclipsed by the wonderfully improved sorts introduced
in recent years. They are the “Queen of Spring Flowers,’’ and
are well adapted for massing in beds, and particularly valuable
for planting in groups throughout the perennial or shrubbery
border, where their brilhant hues add attraction to all aroimd.
Their requirements are so simple — a good, rich, deep soil, and
an open, sunny position — which, however, is not absolutely
necessary as they thrive almost equally weU in a partly shaded
position, and a liberal supply of water dm’ing their growing
season being sufficient to give an abundance and wealth of
flowers, which rival the flnest roses in coloring and fragrance,
and produce during their flowering season a gorgeous effect
not equaled by any flower, and once planted they take care of
themselves, increasing in beauty each year.
SELECT NAMED PEONIES
DUCHESSIDE NEMOURS — Superb ivory white; fragrant:
medium to large, crown type; medium early to mid-
season; vigorous; good stems; blooms freely. Price: Each,
50c.
DUCHESS D’ORLEANS — Medium to large: dark carmine,
pink guards, center soft pink interspersed with salmon;
fragrant; bomb type; midseason; extra strong, vigorous
growth: very tall; a free bloomer. A profitable cut flower
as it ships well and can be depended on for an abimdance
of flowers year after year. Each, 50c.
EDULIS SUPERBA — Large and of good form; bright deep rose pinlc:
very fragrant : crown type ; very early, several days before Festiva maxi-
ma; strong, vigorous: stems long: blooms freely. Price: Each, 50c.
FELIX CROUSE — Rich Ruby red: bomb type; fragrant: midseason;
blooms freely. Price: Each, 90c.
FESTIVA MAXIMA — ^Verly large; white flecked carmine; very fragrant:
rose type; early; long stems; blooms freely. Price: Each, 50c.
HUMEI — Large; cherry pink; rose type; cinnamon fragrance; very late;
long stems. Price: Each, 50c.
JEANNE D’ARC — ^Large; soft pink, center sulphur-white and rose; bomb
to informal rose type; fragrant; midseason; blooms freely. Price:
Each, 50c.
MARINE LEMOINE — Very large; ivory white; compac
rose type; fragrant; very late; blooms freely. Price
Each, 10c.
ZOE CALOT — Very large; soft pink tinted lilac; fragrant:
very full globular bloom; midseason; growth strong, good
medium height: very stiff stems; blooms freely. Price:
Each, 50c.
TUBEROSE
By mail add 10c Dozen Postage.
rpHE flowers of this poprflar plant are waxy-like, one of the most de-
lightfully fragrant and beautiful of the summer-floweriog bulbs.
By skillful management a succession of flowers may be obtained aU the year
round. For early flowers they can be started in February or March in the
greenhouse or hotbed ; and for a succession they can be planted at in-
tervals as late as July. For flowering in the open border, plant about the
middle of May, or as soon as the ground becomes warm.
DOUBLE PEARL TUBEROSES
One of the most delightfully fragrant and beautiful of the Summer flowering
bulbs. By skiUful management a succession of flowers may be obtained
all the year around. For early flowers they can be started in Febru-
ary or March in the greenhouse or hotbed; and for a succession they
can be planted at intervals as late as July. For flowering in the open
border plant about the first of May, or as soon as the groomd becomes
warm. Strong flowering bulbs, 10 cents each; §1.00 per dozen;
S7.00 per 100.
MEXICAN EVER-BLOOMING SINGLE
The most free- blooming tuberose in existence. It is a native of the table-
land district of Mexico. Each bulb produces only one flower spike:
but the peculiar feature is the making of new bulbs, as the original
one is blooming, which flower as soon as the old bulb has finished, there-
by yielding a succession of bloom throughout the season.
These bulbs may be planted out as early as the first of May and as late
as the middle of June, and flowering in about eight weeks’ time, they
continue until after the first frost. The flower stalk is tall and
stiff, usually bearing from six to twenty pme white blooms, having
the same delightful odor as the regular double variety. The stalks
when cut will last for a great length of time in water and the flowers
will also Inciease in size.
This Mexican Ever-blooming Tuberose is easily grown in the house
or greenhouse and makes one of the best and most useful varieties
for forcing. Price; Dozen, 60c; per 100, $4.00.
Taberosea.
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ST.
LOUIS SEED
COMPANY — ''Pure and Sure'' Seeds
FERTILIZERS
FOR LAWN, GARDEN, FIELD and HOUSE PLANTS
A NECESSITY TO ALL GROWING PLANTS
all cultivated soils require fertilizing from time to time to reolace
the vital growing forces and power which each succeeding crop reSovS
m Its development and matunty. Unless this is done it is ohly a matter S
time when even rich amd fertile soils will fail to be productive. ^ or
_ Farrns, Gardens, Lawns and Flower Beds always should be eiven «
dressmg of fertilizer each season before planting. MotLr Earth nleds Sod
and^h^S/ crops, the same as a human being requires food to be strong
FLOYD’S ODERLESS GARDEN
FERTILIZER
A FTER the soil has been thoroughly worked, broadcast
^ one to one and one-half pount Plant Food to the square
yard and rake into soil.
For Gardens and La^vns.
10-lb. Bags $0.60 50-lb. Bags $2.00
25-lb. Bags 1.25 100-lb. Bags 3.25
BONE MEAL — For top dressing for lawns, pastures, and
meadows: also for use in the vineyard and about fruit
trees and bushes. It carries ammonia and phosphoric
acid. Use 400 to 600 lbs. per acre. Price: 10 lbs.,
65c; 25 lbs., $1.50; 50 lbs., $2.50; 125 lbs., $5.00.
HUMUS — An excellent article to incorporate with poor
soil in the garden, greenhouse or in potting plants. When
used in garden work, the ground should be covered with
to 2 inches of Humus and spaded in. For Lawns cover
inch thick. Price: 50 lbs., 90c; 100 lbs., $1.50.
HYDRATED LIME — Hydrated lime used for top dressing
on lawns and mixing soil for potting plants. 50 lbs. to
cover 1000 square feet. Price: 10 lbs., 35c; 50-lb.
ba^s, 90c.
NITRATE OF SODA — Carries nothing but nitrogen (am-
monia)— no phosphoric acid or potash. It is highly
stimulating. On grass or other vegetation it is visible
in a few days after application. Price: lb., 15c; 10 lbs.,
$1.00; 50 lbs., $3.50.
POULTRY MANURE — One of the best pulverized fer-
tilizers for lawns, flowers and vegetables. For vegetables,
gardens, etc., 50 pounds to 500 square feet. Price:
25-lb. bags, $1.10; 50-Ib. bags, $1.75; 100-lb. bags,
$3.00.
PULVERIZED LIMESTONE — As a crop-producer, we
hardly believe it has an equal. It is made from the purest
crystalline white limestone obtainable. Bags of 100
lbs,, $1,50; ton, $i:^.50.
MULFORD CULTURES FOR LEGUMES
have shown the great value of inoculating
seed with various bacteria to increase the plant growth
as well ^ the mtrogen-gathering qualities of the plant. No
farmer today would think of putting out a field of clover
without usmg some kmd of an inoculation.
Sr^U S^e (suppUed only in four varieties, for Garden
Peas,Garden Beans, Lima Beans and Sweet Peas) . .$0.35
5 -Acre Size (“Dollar per Acre”) 5.00
1 -Acre Size i cn
-Acre Size 75
pulverized sheep manure — As a top dressing for
lawns there is nothing better. Promotes a steady and
rapid growth in the vegetable garden. For garden and
field crops, 1 to 2 tons per acre — Fall or early Spring,
For New Lawns, use 100 lbs. to 1000 square feet.
For Old Lawns, as a top dressing, use 50 lbs. to 1000
square feet.
For Flower Beds and Vegetable Gardens, before planting,
use 50 lbs. to 500 square feet.
For Mixing Potting Soil use 1 qt. to 20 quarts of earth.
Price: 5 lbs., 30c; 10 lbs., 50c; 25 lbs., $1.00; 50 lbs.,
$1.60; 100 lbs., $2.75.
ST. L. S. CO.’S EXCELSIOR PLANT FOOD— It will
make weak plants strong and make healthy plants have
brighter flowers and prolong the period of blooming.
Price: Small size, 20c; large size, 35c.
STIM-U -PLANT Tablets are packed in three sizes:
Small size, 25c, containing 30 tablets: Medium size, 75c,
containing 100 tablets: large size, $3.50, containing 1,000
tablets.
'VriTRAGIN now comes in Bushel sizes instead of acre sizes. This means that it costs you less per acre than inferior
imitations. If you sow 12 pounds of seed to the acre it will only cost you 20 cents for your Nitragin. It means that
Your Dollar Goes Further With NITRAGIN
Nitragin is an old, reliable inoculator. At the low price of 20 to 33 cents per acre you cannot afford to sow le^mes
without it. Nitragin is put up in the modern ventilated package: in a rich, soil-like packing medium The contents are always
fresh, living bacteria to feed your plants. Easy to use.
EVERY GARDEN NEEDS NITRAGIN
NEW GARDEN CULTURE FOR PEAS AND BEANS.
See Below.
PRICES
y Bushel size
y Bushel size
$0.40
. . . 60
Postage .
Postage .
1 Bushel size
6 Bushel size
1.00
4,75
Postage .
Postage .
Garden (peas, beans; piweet peas-
one pap|^,9^f ) r-
-three in
20
Postage.
§tat« Wbst Csop You Want tba Nitradia Fos«
4c
5c
7c
10c
80
‘•Pure and Sure” Seeds—ST. LOUIS SEED COMPANY
INSECTICIDES AND FUNGICIDES
Goods marked * can be mailed at buyer’s expense. Goods not marked cannot be mailed.
*APHIS PUNK (40 Per Cent Strength, for Fumi-
gating)— Specially prepared for Greenhouses and Con-
servatories. It vaporizes the nicotine economically
and evenly. Nothing keeps a house free from Aphis,
Thrip and other parasites so thoroughly and cheaply.
Price: Box of 12 rolls, 80c; 1 case 12 boxes, $7.50.
♦ARSENATE OF LEAD POWDER— The best known and
most extensively used stomach poison for insects. It
is safe to use on most plants, possesses good adhesive
qualities, shows white when sprayed and owing to its
fineness remains in suspension well in water. It can
be combined with Nicotine, Kerosene Emulsion, Bordeaux
Mixture, Lime-Sulphur and Soap, without impairing the
efficiency of either. The powder is rapidly displacing the
paste, because the powder can be handled more easily,
will not freeze, and owing to the saving in freight due to
the absence of water. For general use, 1 pound to 60
gallons of water, or 3 teaspoonfuls to 1 gallon of water.
Price: lb., 30c; 1 lb., 50c; 5 lbs., $2.00.
t*ARSENATE OF CALCIUM (Powder)— A prapara-
tion somewhat similar to Arsenate of Lead, lime being
substituted for lead and contains a higher percentage of
arsenic oxide. It is used for control of chewing insects
upon plants whose foliage is not tender. This poison
should not be used on peach, cherry, plum or other stone
fruits, but may be used on apple, pear, grape and many
vegetables. It is excellent for kilUng potato bugs. It
may be combined with Lime-Sulphur or Bordeaux Mix-
ture without depreciating the value of the fungicide or the
insecticide. Price: lb., 20x; 1 lb., 35c; 5 lbs., $1.50.
t*BORDEAUX MIXTURE POWDER (Fungi-Bordo)—
For blight, mildew, rust and fungus diseases. For ordinary
use it takes 6 pounds to 50 gallons of water; for peach
trees and trees with tender foliage use 6 poimds to 65 to
70 gallons of water. Price: 1 lb., 45c; 5 lbs., $2.00.
♦FISH OIL SOAP — Used as a wash during the summer to
prevent spread of scale. Destroys sucking insects and
plant lice. Also used as a spreader for nicotine sprays.
Price: M lb., 10c; lb., 20c; 1 lb., 35c.
♦FLOWERS OF SULPHUR— Used to check mildew and
fungus diseases. Price: 1 lb., 15c; 10 lbs., $1.25; 25 lbs.,
$2.50.
♦GARDITE — A powder that is applied when dew is on the
leaves. Used for cabbage worms, cucumbers, and all
garden truck. Price: 1 lb., 15c; 5 lbs., 60c.
♦GRAPE DUST (Hammond’s) — Used as a dust to check
mildew, dry rot and other fungi. Price: 1 lb., 30c;
5 lbs., 75c,
♦GRAFTING WAX — Used for grafting. Also good to
rub over any wounds that are made on the bark or in
pruning. Price: 34 lb., 15c; lb., 25c; 1 lb., 40c*
♦HELLEBORE — Used for worms on currants and goose-
berries. Use 1 ounce to 1 gallon of water. Prices
M lb., 25c; lb., 40c; 1 lb., 75c.
t*LIME SULPHUR POWDER — Used as a dormant spray
against scale insects. Has a certain fungicidal properties.
Use 10 to 12 pounds to 50 gallons of water. As summer
spray use 2 pounds to 50 gallons of water. Price: 1 lb.,.
35c; 5 lbs., $1.50; 10 lbs., $2.75.
LIME SULPHUR (Liquid) — Has same effect as the powder,.
Protect the hands with gloves when applying. Dilute
with 10 parts of water. For summer spray dilute with
40 parts of water. Price: Qt., 50c; gal., 75c; gal.,
$1.00; 5 gal., $4.00.
NIKOTEEN (30%) — An economical and powerful nicotine
extract. Death to Aphis or Green Fly, Spider, Mealy
Bug, Thrip and many other forms of flower, fruit and
vegetable lice. Price: Small bottles, 30c and 50c?
H lb., $1.25; 1 lb., $2.25; (40% strength) 4 lbs.,
$7.00; 8 lbs., $13.00.
PARIS GREEN — Apply dry or in a solution of water. Paris
Green is a strong and best known poison for potato bugs.
Its effectiveness is recognized by all potato growers. Do
not use on some fruits. On apple and other fruits use
with Bordeaux Mixture. Never mix Paris Green with
Lime-Sffiphur solution. Price: M lb., 15c; lb., 25c?
1 lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 85c; 5 lbs., $2.00.
SCALECIDE — A dormant spray for scale. Mix 1 part
Scalecide to 15 parts water. Price: 1 qt., 60o; 1 gal.,
$1.45; 5 gals., $5.25; 10 gals., $9.75; 50 gals., $37.50.
♦SLUG SHOT — A light, composite, fine powder applied with
dusters or bellows or in water by spraying. Thoroughly
reliable in killing currant worms, potato bugs, cabbage
worms, chicken lice, slugs, sow bugs, etc., and is strongly
impregnated with fungicides. Price: Cartons, 20®3
5 lbs., 75c.
TOBACCO DUST— For aphis. Price: 100 lbs., $5.00.
♦TREE PAINT (Pine Tar) — For painting on wounds after
pruning. Price: 1 pt., 30c; 1 qt., 50c; 1 gal., $1.75.
♦TREE TANGLEFOOT (Caterpillar Paste) — A sticky
substance spread around the bark of trees to prevent creep-
ing insects from climbing up the tree. Price: 1 Ib. can,
50c; 5 lbs., $2.35; 10 lbs., $4.50; 20 lbs., $8.75.
WEED KILLER (Hammond’s) — Kills weeds in'gutters,
roads, paths, tennis courts, etc. Will not discolor cement.
Easier and less expensive than hoeing and digging. Use
1 part Weed Killer to 50 parts of water. Price: 1 qt.,
70c; 1 gal., $1.75; 5 gals., $7.00; 10 gals., $13.00; 30
gals., $33.00.
Most plants will be benefited by an occasional top-dressing during
the growing season with either PULVERIZED SHEEP or POULTRY MANURE.
See Pages 3 and 79.
INSECTICIDE PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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LARGEST POULTRY SUPPLY HOUSE IN THE WEST
“EVERYTHING FOR THE POULTRY YARD”
The items listed on the following pages represent
eighteen years of experiments and tests to deter-
mine the accessories that would be of the greatest
service to the poultryman and enable him to
secure the largest profits with a greater saving of
time, labor and expense to all interested in poultry.
To the service we have rendered in the past
and to the success attained by our customers can
we attribute the marvelous growth of our poultry
supply business and today we number among them
the largest poultry farms of the country for they
know that we are able to take care of their require-
ments.
But there are thousands who only raise a few chickens that depend upon us entirely for their supply of
poultry equipment, feeds and remedies. Large as we are, your problems will always have our best consideration.
Experts are at your service at all times to assist you in your poultry problems, and we want you to feel at liberty
to call upon them to assist you to make your poultry pay.
“Eveiything for the Poultrj’’ Yard” can be had from us and your orders will have our best attention.
Conkey’s
Buttermilk
Starting
Food
is the
Ideal
Baby Chick
Food
It will
Raise
the Chicks
for You
BABY CHICKS
Don’t
Forget
to
order
Starting
Food
and Fine
Grit
When
You Order
Your
Chicks
From February 1st to July 1st we are able to supply the following breeds of baby chicks.
White Leghorns
Anconas
S. C. R. 1. Reds
Buff Rocks
Buff Orpingtons
Brown Leghorns
Black Minorcas
Barred Rocks
White Wyandottes
White Orpingtons
Buff Leghorns
R. C. R. I. Reds
White Rocks
Silverlaced Wyandottes
Light Brahmas
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Dependable Poultry Supplies — ST. LOUIS SEED COMPANY
MOES INCUBATORS
COMMON SENSE MACHINES THAT PRODUCE CHICKS
MOE ’S INCUBATORS cost much less than most good
incubators. The egg tray is larger than most other
machines rated at the same size, and the machine is
heavier and sturdier built.
California red wood is used in the construction of
Moe’s Incubators. The case has thick double walls, with
strong rigid joints which will not come apart when
subjected to heat and moisture. There is a dead air
space and insulating material between the outer and inner
walls which are both made of California red wood.
The heater lamp has a heavy metal bowl of large capacity, fitted with the famous, ‘‘Sun
Hinge'’ burner and burns with a steady and uniform flame.
The lamp rests in a strong galvanized container which encloses it on three sides. This acts
as a perfect shield and insulator, prevents any oil from coming in contact with the wood cabinet,
and is an efficient protection against danger of fire. It also confines the heat under the copper tank
and makes for economy in fuel.
Moe's Incubators have solid copper tank and heating coils, with double locked and soldered
seams. The water is heated in the copper tank above the lamp, and then circulates through the coils
producing a soft, even, uniform heat of the correct temperature in every part of the incubator.
The filler cap is securely soldered to the tank, (no screw connections to become worn and loose)
and an automatic air vent or overflow tube provides for expansion and contraction, or any air
pocket that might form in heating coils.
Moe’s hot water heating system is simple, safe and dependable.
We pay the freight on Incubators and Brooders.
No.
165 — 85 eggs
$25.50
No. 170 — 400 eggs
$63.00
No.
167 — 150 eggs
36.00
No. 172 — 600 eggs
96.00
No.
168 — 250 eggs
51.00
No. 174 — 800 eggs
115.00
No. 176—1200 eggs 188.00
We Pay the Freight on Incubators and Brooders
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Reed Self-Regulating Electric Incubators
operates on either alternating or direct current,
32, 110, 220 Volts. Specify Voltage.
HEAT SUPPLY AND CONTROL
The method of heat supply and control is the most
vital problem to be solved. The machine furnishes an auto-
matically controlled heat supply which does not vary during
the hatch, and automatically takes care of the heat, irrespec-
tive of any change in the temperature of the surrounding air.
Compare this with the work attached to the ordinary oil
incubator, and you can judge for yourself how much better
the Electric incubator does the work.
EVEN HEAT DISTRIBUTION
The heating units are contained in the roof, and slip into
spring clips, making them interchangeable and removable.
The cartridge-heat units give out a mild, gentle heat, and are so arranged that the heat is equally distributed over
all parts of the egg tray. This is a very important feature, and is necessary in order to secure uniform develop-
ment of the eggs and an even hatch. A poorly designed and cheaply constructed machine is always defective in
this particular.
AIR AND MOISTURE
The moisture contained in the egg when first set, if unevaporated during the hatch, would drown the chick
this evaporation takes place slowly and is governed by the humidity of the air in the incubator. If the humidity is
too great or too small, the moisture in the egg evaporates too slowly or too fast, as the case may be. The intent is to
keep the humidity as near the proper amount as possible.
This Incubator is equipped with moistm-e pan to hold sufficient water when needed in exceedingly dry climate
and a regulator to admit any amount of air desired — Full and explicit directions accompany the Incubator.
50 Egg
100 Egg ^
150 Egg
200 Egg
We Pay the Freight on Incubators and Brooders.
$17.50
25.00
32.50
37.50
ELECTRIC BROODERS
• The Hover is controlled and regulated in exactly the
same way as the incubator, and is automatic in its functions.
Size
Capacity
Price
24-inch
100 Chick
$15.00
30-inch
150 Chick
18.00
36-inch
200 Chick
21.00
CONKEY’S FEEDS GIVE BEST RESULTS
84 Dependable Poultry Supplies— ST. LOUIS SEED COMPANY
INTERNATIONAL SANITARY HOVER
The One
Perfect
Brooding
Device
No one realizes better than we do that the entire success or failure
©f poultryraen depends upon their brooding system. They must be able
to raise as large a number of the chicks hatched or bought as possible
and therein lies the whole secret of the poultry industry and its successes.
We have seen poultrymen start out with practically nothing and
grow into mammoth industries; we have seen others start with every-
thing and fail. And to one thing can be traced this success or failure —
the brooder that had to raise the chicks to large, healthy birds if the
business was to succeed.
Large, unwieldy broods are never given the care they should be given.
Sanitation demands smaller individual broods if you wish to succeed.
The unit of 100 chicks has been proven to be the most satisfactory. This
point should be given some thought and consideration.
We use and have used the Sanitary Hover exclusively in our baby
chick department for over seven years. And in the recent
shortage, we could have sold our old hovers for as high as
$25.00 apiece. We have sold thousands of Sanitary Hovers and
have never heard anything but the highest praise for them.
And for the first time in five years we have enough hovers to
take care of the great demand.
The Sanitary Hover is endorsed by leading poultrymen such
Mr. Delano, owner of the Owen Farms, where over 10,000
chicks are raised a year. Chas. Key Cullom,
Secretary of the St. Louis Poultry Association,
and Editor of the National Poultry and Pet Stock
Journal; Geo. C. Ziebold, owner of Whistlecote
Farms and breeder of famous White Rocks; Dr.
L. D. LeGear, president of L. D. LeGear Medi-
cine Co., and breeder of White Rocks, and many
others.
THE SCIENCE OF BROODING
CHICKS
A brooder is an artificial hen. Its purpose is to perform
the duties of a mother hen toward the chicks so far as the
hovering is concerned. Baby chicks spend the day running
in and out under the hover to get warmth when chilly and
to scratch for food. This gives them plenty of fresh air so
that almost any hover will do for the day time.
But at night it is different. They hover instinctively under
the brooder — just as they would under the mother hen — and
trust to the brooder to bring them safely through the night.
If the hover is a good one they will come out healthy and
happy in the morning, and the result will be healthy, robust
broods. And how they come out in the morning depends
upon the brooder.
The greatest loss in the poultry business is in the raising
of baby chicks and that is why you should give a great deal
of attention to your brooding problems. You ought to know
why the Sanitary Hover has a canvas curtain. Why it is
perfectly ventilated at night and every chick is sure of
plenty of fresh air during the night, why the curtain pre-
vents all drafts from striking the chicks, and why you can
depend on seeing every chick ready to face the new day.
A complete catalog of the International Sanitary Hover
will be mailed you free. Write for a copy and learn the
system of perfect ventilation found only in “The One Perfect
Brooding Device.”
REMEMBER WE PAY THE FREIGHT
ON INCUBATORS AND BROODERS
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Sectional View of the Sanitary Hover
LAMPFOUNP
coof
The cool air flows in through the intake flue,
discharging at the bottom near the lamp, which
keeps the oil fount always cool and safe. This
circulation is caused by the current of warm air
flowing constantly up through the tall draft pipe,
which current of air carries off the fumes from
the lamp after the heat has served its purpose.
By this arrangement the heat is made to radiate
in all directions from the top and sides of the
lamp chimney. The black-iron radiating drum
Is thin and easily radiates heat; and inasmuch as
the drum is higher at the edge than near the
center, it gets warm first at the edge and is
always warmer there than near the lamp. This
feature, i. e., a higher temperature at the outer
edge, is what especially pleases the practical
poultry raiser, as it prevents crowding.
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WHAT MAKES IT PERFECT?
Advantages Possessed by the Sanitary
Hoover Over All Other Brooding
ADAPTABILITY-— The Sanitary Hover can be used anywhere that there is
Erotection for the chicks from wind and rain. It has made the expensive brooder
ouse a thing of the past.
WARMEST AT THE CURTAIN — The Sanitary Hover is not a center heat
hover. It is warmest at the outer edge, which causes the chicks to distribute them-
selves near the curtain and prevents crowding and smothering of the chicks.
VENTILATION — The Sanitary Hover is the only perfectly ventilated brood-
ing device. It supplies plenty of fresh air for all the chicks, with no drafts. The
diffusive principle of the Sanitary Hover is identical with the diffusive actions of the
feathers of the mother hen.
NO CARPENTER WORK — The Sanitary Hover can be carried around with
ease and is ready for use wherever it may be set. No carpenter work is required to
set it up. No cutting of holes nor building of platforms or boxes. To set it up,
just set it down.
NO KNEELING — There need be no kneeling in the dirt to handle or operate
the Sanitary Hover. The lamp holder can be lifted out by a person standing up, and
without disturbing the chicks.
EVEN TEMPERATURE — Owing to the scientific principles followed in the
construction of the Sanitary Hover, and to its perfect ventilation system, there is no
difficulty about maintaining an even temperature and steady heat.
RADIANT HEAT — ^The heat radiates downward upon the backs of the chicks,
cause leg weakness.
NO CORNERS — ^Entirely circular, there is no crowding of chicks in corners, which means death to the weaker
ones. Corner in brooders have killed millions of chicks.
FIREPROOF — ^The Sanitary Hover is metal throughout and is therefore fireproof. The lamp is enclosed by
metal all around.
MORE SPACE — ^The Sanitary Hover provides nearly 200 square inches more hovering space than other
hovers patterned after it.
VERMIN PROOF — ^Unlike the wooden hover, it does not absorb dirt and hold it. The curtain is removable
and can be washed.
THE CURTAIN — ^The Sanitary Hover is the only hover with a canvas curtain. Felt and other material are
picked off by the chicks, and have caused big losses.
NO SOLDER — No solder whatever is used in the Sanitary Hover. It is riveted and double seamed throughout.
Only the best material is used in constructing the “Perfect Brooding Device.”
DURABLE — ^The Sanitary Hover cannot be burned nor broken and will not warp and fall apart. There is
no wear to them and with ordinary care wiU last for years.
PORTABLE — You can pick up the Sanitary Hover and carry it easily from place to place. Weighs about 18
pounds and can be set on the lawn on nice days. It is at home wherever you set it.
IT RAISES THE CHICKS — What good are all the other features unless the hover does this, and this is why
there are so many in use today. It has the highest percentage for broods raised to maturity. It is more than a mother
to your chicks.
No. 1—100 chicksi 28-inch diameter. Price, complete - $15.00
Devices
It does not heat the floor to
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Moe^s Colony Brooder
A Thoroughly Reliable, Highly
Efficient and Practical Brooder
We Pay the Freight on Incubators and Brooders
If You Buy an Incubator and a Brooder at the Same Time
We Will Allow You a Discount of 5%
lY/fOE’S Colony brooder is simple in construction with no
^ complicated or unnecessary parts.
It is self regulating and requires very little attention.
It will burn nearly any kind of fuel. Hard coal, chestnut
size is best as it burns slowly with an even heat but soft
coal or coke can be used successfully.
The Stove has a large deep fire pot. It is filled from
the top and takes 4 inch smoke pipe.
The Fire Bowl is wider at the base than at the top, al-
lowing the fuel to feed freely to the grate, without danger of
clogging.
The Grate is two sections rocker type, center dump,
making it easy to keep a clean, bright fire at all times.
Automatic Control — The fire is automatically regulated by twin thermostats which open
and close the check draft on top of stove. Easily adjusted to any desired degree of heat, and after
adjustment at the beginning of the season needs no further attention.
Moe’s colony brooder is a new and improved design of brooder stove. It is made of highest
quality iron castings that will wear and last indefinitely.
Moe’s stove provides a constant, correct heat, and a constant distribution that makes the
chicks develop into strong healthy fowls.
Remember we pay the freight.
No.
Diameter
of Hover
Capacity
Chicks
Height
of Stove
Shipping
Weight
Price
Complete
112
42 in.
500
18 in.
80 lbs.
$21.50
113
52 in.
1000
22 in.
95 lbs.
26.50
Moe’s coal burning brooders take a 4 inch pipe.
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MOE’S SQUARE BROOD COOPS
Made of heavy, best quality — • galvanized iron. The bottom is removable so the
coop can be easily cleaned and kep in a sanitary condition.
Provides a perfect shelter for both the hen and chicks.
Has a combination door which can be adjusted.
1 — To keep the hen in and permit the chick their liberty.
2 — To keep both hen and brood in, with perfect protection against weather, rats,
cats and other animals, and yet allow ample ventilation.
3 — To give both hen and chicks their liberty.
Made collapsible to save freight and space. Quickly set up.
Size 16 inches wide, 23 inches long, 16 inches high.
Packed 3 in a crate. Shipping weight 33 lbs.
No. 49 — Price each, $2.50 Per dozen $30.00
LAWN PARK EXTENSION COOP
This coop is a combination closed and open air coop. When the coop is extended it forms an open air coop. It
keeps the hen and her brood together. The wire extension has no bottom. This allows the hen and little chicks
to scratch and pick on the ground. It can be moved from place to place to give the brood a new place for scratching
which they enjoy very much and makes them thrifty and prosperous. When the brood is confined in this coop it
keeps the other fowls away from them and they are undisturbed. The bottom has a flange on each side extending
upward so the little chicks cannot get their feet caught. When the- extension is drawn out or pushed in the wire
extension has three doors, the same as the Moe’s coop, which can be
used either when coop is extended or closed. When desired, close the
coop by pushing in the extension
They come nested one over the other and are packed one-hah dozen
in a wood crate and weigh about 188 pounds to the crate.
Size of coop extended, 46 inches by 20 inches and 18 inches high.
When closed 24x20x18 inches.
ach, $4.00.
Collins Oats
Sprouter
THE COLLINS SPROUTER
The Collins Sprouter is. made in units, eight individual pans of high-class, thoroughly
galvanized steel — one pan for each day of the week, and a drip pan at the bottom.
These pans are 11x15 inches, and one fits ingeniously on top of the other, doing away
entirely with a frame or stand, and cutting out that expense for metal and labor.
The seven pans are properly perforated so as to furnish the exact amount of drainage to
insure the sprouting of practically every fertile oat, and to ehminate souring and rotting.
Another advantage in having no stand is that, after the season, the sprouter can be dis-
sembled, stored away in such small place that it will not be constantly in the way, to be
jammed around, bent or broken.
Made in three sizes :
5 pans 11 X 15 $3.00
8 pans 11 X IS 4.00
8 pans 11 X 32 8.00
By mail, add Postage.
Shipping Weight 9 lbs.
Shipping Weight 14 lbs.
Shipping Weight .28 lbs.
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MOE’S OAT SPROUTER
Made entirely of metal. Strong and rigid.
Provides the very necessary green feed at all seasons. Healthy chickens and
more eggs.
The frame is of steel, well braced and neatly painted. Has six heavy galvanized
iron pans. Five of the pans have perforated bottoms to secure the proper drainage,
and the bottom pan is solid to hold the drippings. Pans are interchangeable.
Sectional frame can be quickly taken apart and stored in a small space.
Total height of frame 3 feet. Size of pans 16 inches by 18 inches.
Packed knocked down 1 in a crate. Shipping weight 30 lbs.
No. 110. Moe’s Oat Sprouter. Each $6.00
RED CHIEF CORN SHELLER
This Hand Corn Sheller has protected oval teeth shelling the corn
without cracking the grains and is recommended for shelling seed com.
It shells clean, but removes very little of the chaff. It clamps on any box, barrel
or tub, and can be used anywhere. The hopper is closed, thus eliminating
pinching your hands and it throws the cob outside every time. It requires no
wrench to take apart and the tension is on the cob and not on the hopper as on
many shellers. The “Red Chief” Corn Sheller stands without equal.
Hand SheUer $3.00
RED CHIEF GRINDING MILLS
The “Red Chief” Grinding Mills are the ideal mills for cracking grain
of any kind for poultry. They combine all the elements of rapid work, perfect
grinding and require little power. These mills can be easily taken apart without
any wrench and the same is true of all adjustments. AU burrs and crushers
are patented.
We carry the “Red Chief” mills in the following sizes:
No. 1 — For the small poultry raiser $ 5.00
No. 5 — Clamps to box or barrel; has white enameled hopper and feed
gauge for grinding. Heavy balance wheel 8.50
No. 10 — White enameled hopper, feed gauge and heavy balance wheel;
extension crank 10.50
No. 15 — An ideal mill for engine or electric motor, one-horse power
or more. Will grind 5 to 8 bushels per hour 17.00
No. 20 — An excellent mill for hand or mill power. Will grind 10 to 12
bushels per hour 22.50
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POULTRY WATER FOUNTAINS
MOE’S TOP-FILL FOUNTAIN
Fill in the morning and your chickens have an all day’s supply of
pure water at just the right temperature.
The double wall keeps water cool in summer and retards freezing
in winter. No valves to get out of order. Thoroughly sanitary and as
easily cleaned as an ordinary pail. Does away with slopping over when
being filled. Can be hung up out of the litter and thp square pan pre-
vents spilling at that time. The square pan also affords drinking
facilities for two pens at the same time.
Fills from top. The most popular fountain on the market.
No. 1. 1-gaIlon capacity, shipping weight 4 lbs., each $1.75
No. 2. 2-gallon capacity, shipping weight 5 lbs., each 2.50
No. 4. 4-gallon capacity, shipping weight 9 lbs., each 3.25
If wanted by mail, add Postage.
MOE’S IMPROVED WALL FOUNTAINS
Made of heavy galvanized iron, in three sizes. The covered outlet keeps out dust and
dirt, and the outlet is further protected by a removable plate which prevents any floating
rubbish from being drawn into the reserv^oir.
No. 97j, 2-quart capacity, shipping weight 3 lbs., each $0.90
No. 98. 1-gallon capacity, shipping weight 4 lbs., each 1*10
No. 99. 2-gallon capacity, shipping weight 5 lbs., each 1*40
If wanted by mail, add postage.
MOE’S WALL FOUNTAINS
A large capacity fountain, made of heavy galvanized iron.
This style appeals to many breeders, as it is a strong, substantial wall
fountain at a low price. Excellently adapted for watering pigeons. Easily filled
and nothing to get out of order. Capacity 5 gallons.
No. 74. Shipping weight 6 lbs. Each $1.95
By mail, add Postage.
MOE’S WALL FOUNTAINS
A practical and convenient style of fountain, made of heavy galvanized iron. Can be hung
on the wall, up out of the litter.
A very popular style with many breeders.
Made with a removable bottom, so that all parts may be easily cleaned and kept in a sanitary
condition. Capacity about one gallon.
No. 26A — Shipping weight, 2 lbs .$0.75
By mail, add Postage.
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POULTRY DRINKING FOUNTAINS
MOE’S BOTTOM FILL FOUNTAINS
This fountain fills the breeder’s require-
ments for a good, inexpensive article. Made
in two piece;^ accurately stamped and formed.
Easily filled and cleaned. The round taper
shape prevents bursting from freezing. The
cone-shaped top prevents chickens from
roosting thereon. Made of best quality
galvanized in three popular sizes.
Shipping
Price Weight.
No. 19—1 qt $0.35 1 lb.
No. 20—2 qt 45 2 lbs.
No. 24— 1 gal 60 3 lbs.
By mail, add Postage.
MOE’S DROP BOTTOM WALL FOUNTAINS
A practical, durable fountain. Easy to fill and easy to clean. Made of best quality
galvanized iron. May be hung on the wall out of the litter and dirt.
Suitable for chicks, fowls or pigeons. Fitted with wire handles, so that two or more
fountains, back to back, can be carried in one hand.
Made in three sizes.
No.
Capacity
Shipping Weight
Each
40
2 Quarts
2 Lbs.
$0.95
41
1 Gallon
3 Lbs.
1.10
42
2 Gallons
4 Lbs.
1.40
By mail, add Postage.
SANITARY EARTHEN FOUNTAIN
Constructed of white stoneware, in two parts, so that it can be easily filled and cleaned.
It is the best fountain for use in administering medicine in water to your poultry.
These fountains keep the water fresh and cool in the hot weather and are endorsed by
many successful poultry men.
Nothing to wear out on these founts, and for use during these hot summer months they
are unsurpassed. The different sizes will do for baby chicks, grown fowls or pigeons. Cannot
be mailed.
Sanitary earthen founts are made in the following sizes.
SIZES AND PRICES
Each $0.25 Doz.$2.75 1 gallon Each $0.80 Doz.$9.25
_ Each .50 Doz. 5.75 2 gallons Each 1.00 Doz. 11.00
Half-Dozen NOT sold at the dozen price. Cannot be sent by mail.
MOE’S AUTOMATIC POULTRY FOUNTAIN
An Automatic valve and float to regulate the flow of water to a drinking dish. Brass
valve, positive in action and will not rust or clog up. Can be attached to a barrel or tank
or to an iron water pipe. Threaded for 34 iron pipe.
No. 30. Valve and float only 1 lb. Each $0.90
No. 31. Water pan only. Diam. 9 in 2 lbs. Each .40
No. 31A. Valve and pan complete, as shown .3 lbs. Each 1.25
By mail, add Postage.
Sanitary Drinking
Fountain.
1 quart
2 quarts
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WINTER POULTRY DRINKING FOUNTAINS
How to supply water to the poultry house during the winter months has been one of the problems which
has confronted the poultryman for years, for there is nothing more important than a supply of water, and perhaps
nothing more discouraging than to fill the drinking vessels with all the attending discomfort carrying of water in cold
weather, and then have the fountains freeze almost before the task is finished.
Under these conditions it has been the experience of many poultrymen that their birds have been without water
for most of the day, with a consequent serious loss in the matter of egg production. In fact, it has been proved
conclusively in the research work of the Missouri State Board of Poultry Culture that since the egg is 74 per cent
water, water is actually worth as much in dollars and cents in the production of eggs as grain, and their tests have
shown that without a constant supply of water before the birds the egg production is curtailed more than 50 per cent.
We can absolutely recommend any of the following vfinter fountains as being satisfactory. They will pay for them-
selves over and over again.
THE NORWICH AUTOMATIC AIR-LOCK FOUNTAIN
The construction of the Fountain is such that it is impossible for the birds to pollute
or contaminate the water supply, as the water is consumed it is automatically replenished.
Held in vacuum, the water supply is always fresh.
Fitted with heater base. These Fountains have stood a temperature as low as 60 degrees
below zero in Alaska without freezing.
The Burner Base holds three pints, sufficient kerosene to operate the Heater a week with
one filling, burning constantly day and night.
Made in one size only, 5 gallons capacity. Shipping weight, 17 lbs.
Complete with Burner Base $6.00
Without Burner Base 9 lbs 3.50
Base only 8 lbs 3.50
By mail, add Postage.
MOE’S WINTER FOUNTAIN
A simple and reliable fountain with heater. Made of heavy galvanized
iron, easily filled, with nothing about it to get out of order.
The fountain has a capacity of 5 gallons, and the lamp holds sufficient
kerosene to burn continuously for one week.
The fountain can be removed from the heater and used independently
when desired.
Packed one in a box. Shipping weight, 11 lbs., complete. Heater can
be used under any fountain.
No. 75 — Winter Fountain. Each $3.85
Heater only, shipping weight 5 lbs 1
By mail, add Postage.
MOE’S INSULATED DOUBLE WALL FOUNTAINS
Made of best quality galvanized iron, with double walls packed with
an efficient insulating material.
Keeps the water warm in winter, and cool in summer. Has a large filler
opening so it can be easily cleaned, which is a very important feature, and
one that is lacking in most insulated wall fountains.
Easy to fill, easy to clean, and feeds the water automatically. An
excellent winter fountain, and equally good in summer to keep the water
cool and fresh.
The WTOught iron stand or rest is hinged, and acts as a handle to carry
the fountain.
Plenty of fresh water at the right temperature, in zero or torrid weather
will keep your birds healthy and increase the egg yield.
Shipping weight, 16 lbs. Capacity, 3 gallon. Packed one in a box.
No. 8 — Moe’s Insulated Wall Fountain. Each $4.00
By mail, add postage.
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BABY CHICK WATER FOUNTAINS
MOE’S STAR FOUNTAIN AND FEEDER
The latest improved type of Mason jar founts. Made of single
piece of heavy non-rusting material. No seams, no solder, no loose
parts, cannot leak. Provides a greater drinking surface than the
round fountains. Can be used for feed as well as water. Little
chicks cannot drown. Fits any mason jar. Convenient, practical,
low in price and durable.
Price 10c each, $1.20 dozen
Shipping weight, per dozen, 4 pounds. By mail, add postage.
We do not furnish jars.
STANDS FOR No. 32 STAR FOUNTAIN
This stand will raise the fountain up out of the litter, making it suitable for growing
chicks.
Made of galvanized iron. Height 1 ^ inches.
No. 145 — Stands only for No. 32 Star Fountains. Price $0.05
Shipping weight per dozen, 21 lbs. By mail, add Postage.
MASON JAR FOUNTAIN
No. 142 — Mason Jar Fountain, made of tin, and is screwed on an ordinary glass
jar. Diameter 634 inches. Shipping weight per dozen, 41 lbs. By mail, add Postage
Price, each, 10c; dozen, $1.20.
(Glass jars are not included.
MOE’S MAGAZINE CHICK FEEDER AND WATERER
A new round chick feeder with a magazine or container to hold a good quantity
of feed. The upper magazine is fitted to the feeder top with a spiral thread so it can
be adjusted up or down to feed the various kinds of grain. It can also be used as a
drinking fountain, as the magazine is water and air tight.
Diameter of feeder, 834 inches. Capacity, 2 quarts. Shipping weight, 2 pounds.
No. 18 — Moe’s Chick Feeder Each $0.65
By mail, add Postage.
While the above fountains are made for baby chicks only, we can also recommend the fountains on page 8
for the little chicks. The Moe’s bottom fill fountains, Moe’s drop bottom wall fountains and the sanitary crock
fountains listed on page 8 have been used for years and have given excellent results. Th^ foimtains can be used for
larger broods of chicks than the small quart fountains, thereby saving time and labor.
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DRY MASH FEEDERS
The necessity of feeding dry mash is becoming more and more apparent. To produce an egg you must feed
a balanced ration. Since the scratch grains produce the yolks and the mash feed the whites of eggs, you can readily
see that feeding scratch grain alone actually prevents a fowl from laying. This may sound strange, but it is a fact
that when too many yolks are formed they are absorbed by the fowl’s body and make the bird get fat instead of laying.
So, if you insist on feeding your birds only one feed, be sure that you feed a mash feed instead of a scratch feed.
However, to feed for eggs and a profit it is absolutely necessary to feed both feeds. You should have a good dr>'
mash before them at all times. At first they may eat ravenously, but after a short time they will not eat any more
than they need. Then is when your profits should begin to show up, providing the housing is right and the birds
are free from vermin.
A good dry mash hopper is a necessity. A good dry mash hopper is preferably made of metal so that it can
be easily cleaned and will not absorb odors from the meat or fish scraps. A good dry mash hopper is one that allows
the feed to flow freely. You should be able to close it up at night to keep the rats and mice out of it at night. It
should be so constructed that the fowls cannot waste any feed by scratching it out. It should be made so that there is
no danger to the combs of the birds when eating.
We have listed only dry mash hoppers that we know will pay for them-
selves through an increase in eggs and saving in feed, not to say anything of
the convenience and saving of time and labor to you.
Moe’s Dry Mash Hoppers
A Dry Mash Hopper of great merit, made of heavy galvanized iron.
All parts accurately stamped with dies. The curved bottom keeps the feed
witMn easy reach of the birds, and the taper shape of the hopper — larger at
bottom — prevents the feed from clogging.
The wire grid and the wires running from the flange through the wire
grid prevent the fowls from throwing out or wasting the feed.
The sloping top prevents them from roosting on the hoppper.
When both covers are closed it is rat, mouse and weather proof.
Mad in four sizes.
No.
Height
Width
Shipping Weight
Each
35
19 in.
in.
5 lbs.
$1.50
36
19 in.
12 in.
6 lbs.
2.00
13
19 in.
18 in.
8 lbs.
2.40
37
19 in.
24 in.
11 lbs.
2.80
By mail, add postage.
No. 36
Moe’s Mammoth Dry Mash Hopper
No. 3 — ^Hopper and stand complete. Price, each
A large capacity hopper built on correct principles.
Made of heavy galvanized iron, strong and sub-
stantial in every detail.
Has many excellent features; for instance, it will
accommodate a full 100 lb. bag of mash, doing away
with the annoyance and waste of having a partly
empty bag of mash on the premises. The feed is
within easy reach of the chickens, and is protected
from the weather and from the ravages of rats and
mice.
The taper shape and interior construction pro-
vides a uniform automatic feed, and the wire grid
and cross wires prevents any waste.
The stand is of heavy angle iron, painted, and has
wooden bars for the poultry to rest on when feeding.
Length of hopper, 35 in. Width, 21 in. Height,
18K in* Capacity, 100 lbs.
Height of stand, 15^ in. Total height, 34 M in.
Packed one in a box. Shipping weight, 40 lbs.
. .$UX)0
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DRY MASH HOPPERS
THE NORWICH AUTOMATIC DRY MASH HOPPER
The problem of automatic dry mash feeding is solved in this wonderful machine.
Operated with automatic vibrator rods, clogging is impossible, while the construction
of the feed basin eliminates all waste. The mash is always fresh and clean and always
the same amount before the birds.
Made in one size only, 20 quarts capacity.
Price, Shipping weight, 8 pounds $5.00
By mail, add Postage.
MOE-S ROUND MASH HOPPER
A good, economical Dry Mash Feeder, made of heavy
galvanized iron with a capacity of 8 quarts.
Can be fastened with a cord or wire to the ceiling of
the poultry house and thus hung up out of the litter
at any height desired.
Has a rolled in edge, and wire grid which rests on the
feed and prevents the birds from wasting it. The top
wire bales also prevent the chickens from getting in the
hopper.
Diameter 10 in. Height 53^ in. Capacity 8 quarts.
No. 150 — Round Mash Hopper. Each $0.75
By mail, add postage. Shipping weight 4 lbs.
Norwich
Dry Mash Hopper.
GRIT AND SHELL BOXES
The feeding of grit, ground shells, and charcoal is now recognized as an essential part of the diet, to keep
fowls in healthy, prime condition. There is no more economical method of supplying grit, etc., than with those
practical, inexpensive compartment boxes. No solder used in their construction.
No. 9 Grit and
Shell Box
Can also be used as feed hoppers for little chicks.
Made of heavy galvanized iron in three sizes. The No. 45 for
baby chicks has a square bottom, the other sizes have round bottoms.
No.
Compartments
Shipping Weight
Each
45
Two
2 lbs.
$0.40
9
Three
3 lbs.
.90
90
Four
4 lbs.
1.25
By mail, add Postage.
No. 45
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EXERCISERS AND FEEDERS
NORWICH FEEDERS
The Norwich Exerciser and Feeder has established itself
as the standard method of feeding poultr}^ Thousands of the
machines have been placed on the market of nearly every
civilized country, and the feeder is heartily indorsed and recom-
mended by leading and noted poultrymen of the country.
The Hopper is of sufficient size to carry a week’s supply
of grain for flocks of corresponding numbers, and is fitted with
an adjustable valve for regulating the feed. The feeder is operated
by the birds rotating the Bait Bar, the grain escaping from the
Hopper down the Deflector and is scattered in a wide even circle;
the birds are kept constantly in motion while feeding. A prong
or tooth of the Agitating Disc instantly checks the flow of feed
and in such quantities as the valve is set to discharge per revolu-
tion. One of the best offerings to the poultry raiser.
No. 1 — 8-Quart Hopper, 13 lbs $5.00
No. 2 — -Id-Quart Hopper, 15 lbs. . . : 5.50
No. 3 — ■20-Quart Hopper, 20 lbs 6.50
The Apaco Feeder
THE APACO POULTRY FEEDER
The Apaco is built on the same lines as the famous Norwich Exerciser and Feeder,
but is a hanging machine instead of being on legs.
The principles of automatic feeding are too well known to require detailed des-
cription of the benefits derived — it has been proven that the saving of grain effected
by the system varies from 25 to 30%, while egg production is increased to a very con-
siderable extent, in many cases as high as 18%, while again the constant worry, care
and actual labor of feeding is reduced to sim.ply filling the hopper once a week. Made in one size only, 9 quarts
capacity. (Shipping weight 5 lbs.)
By mail, add postage . .
,$2.00
TRAP NEST FRONTS
With this front you can
make the cheapest and most
practical trap nest. Simply nail
the front to a box. They wall
pay for themselves in stopping
egg eaters and picking out the
drones. We sell the traps only.
Price, single trap (weight 3
lbs.), 50c; double trap (weight
5 lbs.), 95c; triple trap (cannot
be mailed), $1.35.
By mail, add postage.
WALL FEED PANS
Hangs on two nails. Easy to clean. Saves waste.
Always out of the way. Wet or dry feeds. 12-inch
(weight, 2 lbs.), 30c.
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BABY CHICK FEEDERS
MOE’S SINGLE FEEDING TROUGHS
Made of best quality galvanized iron. For chicks and growing stock.
Accurately stamped with dies. No rough edges, and can be himg on the
wall. Sliding top.
No. 55 — Length 12 in., shipping weight 2 lbs. Each $0.35
No. 56 — Length 18 in., shipping weight 3 lbs. Each 40
No. 57 — Length 24 in., shipping weight 4 lbs. Each 55
By mail, add Postage.
MOE’S DOUBLE FEEDING TROUGHS
Made of best quality galvanized iron. Double trough, with
sliding top, easily filled and cleaned. Accurately stamped with dies. No
rough edges.
No. 53 — Length 12 in., shipping weight 2 lbs. Each $0.45
No. 59 — Length 18 in., shipping weight 2 lbs. Each 60
No. 60 — ^Length 24 in., shipping weight, 3 lbs Each 70
By mail, add Postage.
MOE’S ROUND BABY CHICK FEEDERS
No. 11 Feeder
This round feeder is one of the most popular feeders on the market. Made
of best quality galvanized iron, accurately stamped with dies, and well made
in every detail. The top fits snugly, yet the feeder can be easily taken apart
for cleaning and filling. It is a great food saver, as the chicks cannot get into
the feeder and contaminate the food. The chicks cannot upset it.
No. 11 — Diameter 6 in., shipping weight 1 lb. Each $0.15
No. 12 — Diameter 8^ in.. Shipping weight 2 lb. Each 25
By mail, add Postage.
STANDS FOR ROUND FEEDERS
When used with our No. 11 and 12 round feeders, makes them suitable for growing chicks.
Holds the feeders at the proper height up out of the litter.
Made of galvanized iron. Height 1% in.
No. 143 — Stands only for No. 11 feeder. Price, each __$0.05
Shipping weight, per dozen 2 lbs. By mail, add postage.
No. 144 — Stands only for No. 12 feeder. Price, each $0.05
Shipping weight, per dozen, 2 lbs.
MOE’S MAGAZINE CHICK FEEDER AND WATERER
A new round chick feeder with a magazine or container to hold a good quantity of
feed. The upper magazine is fitted to the feeder top with a spiral thread so it can be
adjusted up or down to feed the various kinds of grain. It can also be used as a drinking
fountain, as the magazine is water and air tight.
Diameter of feeder, 8J^ inches. Capacity, 2 quarts. Shipping weight, 2 pounds.
No 1018 — Moe's Chick Feeder. Each $0.65
By mail, add Postage.
SIMPLICITY CHICK FEEDER
This Feeder sets on the groimd and is a long, trough-like feeder. Top bar keeps
chicks from getting into the feed. This is an excellent feeder for mash, milk, etc.
Shipping weight, 2 pounds. By mail, add Postage.
One size only, 18 inches long
$035
Simplicity Chick Feeder.
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BABY CHICK FEEDERS
ALUMINUM FEEDING TROUGHS
Buttermilk Feeding Troughs, made of pure
aluminum, which is not affected by the acids of
milk and similar feeds.
The trough and top are each stamped in one
piece, no seams, rivets or solder used. Sliding Top
makes it easy to clean and fill. Made in two sizes.
Shipping
No. Length Weight Each
69 10 in. 1 lb. $0.50
70 20 in. 1 lb. .90
By mail, add Postage.
MOE’S ECLIPSE FEEDING TROUGHS
A new popular priced feeding trough, made of
galvanized iron and intended for chicks and growing
stock. The pan and top are both stamped in one
piece, no seams, rivets or solder used. Sliding top
makes them easy to fill and keep clean. Made in
two sizes.
Shipping
No. Length Weight Each
•27 10 in. 1 lb. $0.25
28 20 in. 1 lb. .40
By mail, add Postage.
MOE’S SANITARY FEEDING TROUGHS
For Grown Fowls or Growing Chicks.
Suitable for dry][^feed, wet mash, or water. For ^rown fowls or growing chicks. The tops slide off so the pan
can be easily cleaned and filled. Made of the best quality galvanized iron, accurately stamped with dies. The edges
of the slotted openings are all turned over and smoothly finished. No sharp or rough edges to injure the chicks. Made
in three sizes.
No.
Length
Shipping
Weight
Each
21
12 in.
2 lbs.
$0.40
22
18 in.
3 lbs.
.60
23
24 in.
4 Ib.s
.75
By mail, add Postage.
THE NORWICH CHICK FEEDER
Without a doubt the best chick feeder ever invented. It
is convex in shape, making it impossible for the chicks to
pull or scatter the feed. Feed is protected by rod ♦ex-
tending across the top of the feeder so that there is no
chance of contaminating the feed.
Made in one size only — 20-inch with Rain Top — ^3 lbs., 75c.
By mail, add Postage.
MOE’S LARGE CAPACITY FEEDER
A wonderful feeder for young growing stock. Has a large
capacity, with 16 openings on each side, so that 32 chicks can
feed at one time. The birds cannot roost on the cover or sides,
so it is impossible to foul the feed.
Has a sliding top cover, easy to fill and clean.
A great time and labor saver where chicks are raised in large
numbers.
Made of heavy galvanized iron. Length 21 in. Width 8K
in. Height 7 in. Capacity 10 quarts. Shipping weight 5 lbs.
No. 140 Chick Feeder. Each $1.25
By mail, add Postage.
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MOE»S
POULTRY VEGETABLE RACK
Made of best quality galvanized iron, with galvanized wire rack. A practical device
for holding roots, beets, cabbages, sprouted oats, clover, etc., and prevents scattering
and wasting of food.
The round bottom trough catches the small, tender leaves, and is easily cleaned.
The feed saved soon pays for the racks.
Shipping weight, 2 lbs.
No. 44 — ^Vegetable Rack, Each $0.75
By mail, add postage.
EXIBITION POULTRY COOPS
BIRDS DO NOT SHOW THEIR GOOD POINTS IN A POORLY
CONSTRUCTED COOP
These exhibition coops, made of the best galvanized
steel wire and sheet metal electrically welded, are the most
attractive and best value on the market today. They contain
no clips or projecting bolts to break the feathers of the fowl.
The doors are large maldng it easy to remove the birds or
replace them.
The middle partitions are woven close, so the birds cannot
fight when close together. By removing the middle partition
you can combine two or more coops, as many as desired,
for trios or pens. Two coops made in one are large enough
for a pen of five birds.
No. 46 — Single coop, 24x24x27 inches high.
Each, $1.75; dozen, $20.00.
Pen 48x24x27 inches high.
Each, $3.00; dozen, $35.00
Exhibition coop cups, each $0.15
Postpaid 20
MOE’S PIGEON FEEDERS
Pigeons are particular and fastidious feeders with a strong tendency to scatter and
waste feed. Moe’s round pigeon feeder was especially designed to overcome this. Made
of heavy galvanized iron, with feeding holes properly spaced all around the hopper. The
hopper has a slanting bottom leading through a large tube to the feeding bottom. This
feeding trough or bottom is also made on a slant causing the birds to reach for the food and
prevents them from billing the feed out and wasting it.
A practical, [economical feeder which will soon save its cost.
No. 105 — ^3 qt. capactiy. Shipping weight 3 lbs. Each $1.00
No. 106 — 6 qt. capacity. Shipping weight 4 lbs. Each 1.50
By mail, add postage.
MOE’S PIGEON NESTS
Made of galvanized iron. Diameter 8 in. with a small hole punched in center so
it can be tacked to a board. Generally used in pairs.
Light in weight, yet substantial, and easily cleaned.
Packed 240 in a box. Shipping weight 12 lbs. By mail, add postage.
No. 107 — Pigeon Nests. Each, $0.15. Per dozen $1.80
WRITE FOR PRICE OF PIGEON FEED
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THERMOMETERS AND HYGROMETERS
Handy Egg
Tester.
HANDY EGG TESTER
This Egg Tester is designed for use on ordinary hand lamp, and
fits over any style of burner with a diameter approximating that of
the tester. In a dark room the light will be found strong enough to
penetrate the shell and illuminate interior of egg.
Price, 40c, postpaid.
All Thermometers sent postpaid, purchaser’s ^risk.
The tested Incubator Thermometer is made in a
triangular shape, as shown here, with heavy, black
oxidized scale, so that same can be read easily, and
lie on the eggs in proper angle. We cannot guarantee
safe arrival of any thermometers. Sent at purchaser’s
risk.
Price, 75c each, postpaid.
No. 403
Universal
Thermometer.
Hygrometer.
This instrument is designed to meet the demand
of the practical poultryman for a simple, direct reading
gauge which will enable him to keep the amount of
moisture in his incubator as near as possible to desired
point.
By noting the position of the mercmy column, the operator can tell at a glance whether
to increase or decrease this amount.
Price, $1.10 each, postpaid.
The Universal Incubator is a new pattern that can be used with perfect satisfaction in any
make of incubator. It has a mercury filled tube andis triple-tested for accuracy. We recommend
this thermometer above all others for incubators.
Price, $1.00, postpaid.
Moe’s Incubators hatch
the large hatches of
healthy chicks.
Brooder Thermometer, 75c each, postpaid.
POULTRY PUNCH
PETTEY’S PUNCH
With this small punch you can make a small hole through the web between the toes of the chicks. In this way
you can distinguish the chicks. There are sixteen different markings that can be used. The Petty’s Punch will punch
a clean hole without bruising the foot. Fits in the vest pocket. A practical and popular punch. Price, 25c postpaid.
MOE’S PUNCH
A new improved punch, scissors type. Works easily, cuts clean and
does not bruise the foot. Convenient to carry in vest pocket, and the lower
end is an excellent cigar cutter. Nickel plated finish. Length, 3^ inches.
This punch is the best punch you can buy as it will last forever. Price,
each, 50c, postpaid.
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PARCEL POST EGG CARRIERS
Farmer’s Friend Egg Carrier
Insures safety of egg transportation through the mails. A boon to poultry raisers everywhere. Light in weight
Strong in construction.
Farmer’s Friend Egg Carrier.
In our F'armer’s Friend Egg Carrier you will find one of the most useful
and convenient articles that a farmer and poultryman can have. No shipper
of eggs can afford to be without these Parcel Post Egg Carriers. The
demand from the city markets for fresh eggs is such that it is to the wide-
awake farmer or poultryman’s interest to be prepared to mail eggs as soon
as laid. Parcel postage is cheap, hence big returns await the egg shipper.
The 'farmer’s Friend Egg Carrier is made with patent lid fastener and
equipped with handle as shown in cut.
The Farmer’s Friend is the only farmer’s egg carrier having solid sides,
which protects eggs and fillers from weather.
Capacity Weights Each
6 doz. 5 lbs., postage extra $1.00
9 doz. lbs., postage extra 1.10
12 doz. 8 lbs., postage extra 1.20
15 doz. 9 lbs., postage extra 1.30
Metal Egg Carriers
These carriers assure safe delivery of eggs no matter how far they are sent. Being
made entirely of metal, they are very durable and will last for years with a little care. Yet
they are light and compact and cost very little more to send by mail than the other cases.
They are far more economical in the long run than the other styles of cases.
Sizes Price, Each Postpaid
13^ doz. eggs $1.25 $1,32
2 doz. eggs 1.50 1.57
3 doz. eggs 1.75 1.83
4 doz. eggs 2.00 2.09
6 doz. eggs 2.50 2.60
Postpaid prices are figured for first and second zone only.
The International “Perfecto’^ Egg Box
A better box that carries eggs safely and stands trip after trip. It is made of
extra heavy fibre board, wire stitched at the corners and reinforced by a metal band
all around. It is fastened by a key ring clip on the metal band. No strings, no glue,
no tape to mess around with. Will outlast any metal or board box. Strong, safe.
lasting, low-priced.
2 doz. eggs, shipping weight 2 lbs $0.40
3 doz. eggs, shipping weight 3 lbs 50
4 doz. eggs, shipping weight 3 lbs 65
6 doz. eggs, shipping weight 4 lbs 85
Handy
“HANDY” EGG CARRIER.
These boxes are made of heavy Cardboard and hold one dozen eggs. They are
especially adapted to carrying eggs to customers and the 2x6 size also fit in the Farmer’s
Friend Egg Carriers. If you sell eggs to regular customers these boxes will prove very
satisfactory.
10 25 50 100 500 1000
2x6 $0.20 $0.40 $0.75 $1.45 $7.25 $14.00
3 x 4 .15 .35 .60 1.10 5.25 10.00
2 X 6 Continental .20 .40 .75 1.45 7.25 14.00
Shipping weight 12 lbs. per 100. By mail, add postage.
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MOE’S REGAL EGG CARRIERS
FOR HATCHING EGGS
This “Safety First” box is adapted to either Parcel Post or Express use and can be used time after time. We
stand right behind this box and believe it to be the safest and most durable egg carrier on the market. It is so strong
that it will more than bear your own weight, and so safe that when filled with eggs, it will withstand the severest jolt
without breaking an egg. Eggs have been shipped in this box and taken from a train going at 50 miles an hour by the
Hupp Automatic Mail Exchange and then placed in an incubator, which resulted in a 75 per cent hatch. We have many
testimonials from breeders who will use no other box for shipping fancy eggs. Manufactured of strong corrugated
fibre board in four sizes:
No.
Capacity
Shipping Weight
Each
Dozen
14
15 Eggs
2 lbs.
$0.25
$ 2.40
15
30 Eggs
3 lbs.
.45
4.80
16
50 Eggs
5 lbs.
.75
8.40
17
100 Eggs
8 lbs.
1.35
15.00
By mail, add Postage.
‘ HANDY” EGG CARRIER.
made of heavy Cardboard
These boxes are made of heavy Cardboard and hold one dozen
eggs. They are especially adapted to carrying eggs to customers and the
2x6 size also fit in the Farmer’s Friend Egg Carriers. If you sell eggs
to regular customers these boxes will prove very satisfactory.
2x6
3x4
2x6 Continental
10
25
50
100
500
1000
$0.20
$0.40
$0.75
$1.45
$7.25
$14.00
.15
.35
.60
1.10
5.25
10.00
.20
.40
.75
1.45
7.25
14.00
Shipping weight 12 lbs. per 100. By mail, add postage.
Handy
LEG BANDS
MOE’S ALUMINUM LEG BANDS
Made of sheet aluminum, with large raised numbers, easy to
distance. Adjustable for any size fowl. Accurately made and qi
Packed in paper cartons of 12, 25, 50 and 100 bands each. Numberec
No.
12 bands
25 bands
50 bands
COLORED
CELLULOID
SPIRALET
LEG Bands
Adjustable Aluminum Leg Bands
100 bands . .
500 bands . .
1000 bands
,$0.75
. 3.50
. 6.00
MOE’S
LEG BAND
Spirol Leg Bands. Mark your hens and pullets differently. Know
what you are doing. Spirol bands are made of seasoned celluloid. Last
a lifetime. Slip on like a key ring. Birds cannot lose them. Light as a
feather. Will not fade. Colors: Black, white, dark blue, pink, light blue,
red, green, yellow, purple.
Pigeons
12
25
50
100
$0.10
$0.20
$0.35
$0.60
.10
.20
.40
.65
.15
.25
.40
.75
.15
.25
.45
.85
.20
.35
.65
1.20
.25
.40
.70
1.35
COLORED LEADER BANDS
Light in weight, but of sturdy design and construction. Fits any
size fowl from bantam to cochin. A continuous line of color around the
band makes it easy to distinguish a bird, so far as brood or pen is
concerned, at a glance. This popular band is furnished in six colors:
Red, blue, green, yellow, pink and white. Large permanent numbers
and fast colors. 25 for 50c; 50 for 85c; 100 for $1.50, postpaid.
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MOE’S SCRAPER AND CLEANER
Made of heavy galvanized iron, and is just the thing for cleaning out brood
coops, nests and dropping boards. It gets into the corners, which are often over-
looked. Length, 10 inches. Shipping weight, 1 pound. By maO, add postage.
No. 47-~SGraper and Cleaner Each $0.20
MOE’S HANDLED SCRAPER
Made of hard, stiff sheet steel. Light in weight, yet strong and durable.
The toothed or rake edge is excellent for cleaning sand or sifted ashes on
drop boards. Length of blade 93^ inches. Width 4 inches. With 30 inch
hardwood handle securely riveted to the blade. Shipping weight 2 pounds
No. 51 — Handled Scraper Each $0.50
By mail, add postage.
MOE’S LICE REPELLING WHITE NEST
A white, sanitary, lice repelling nest egg of superior quality and appearance.
They are unsurpassed as a disinfectant in the poultry house and aid greatly in keeping
the nest and the hen free from vermin.
Closely imitate a real egg in appearance, and contain a powerful disinfectant. Some
breeders recommend placing one in a corner of each nest under the straw.
Soon pay for themselves in increased yield.
Shipping weight, per dozen, 3 pounds. By mail, add postage.
No. 66 — Moe’s Lice Repelling Nest Eggs. Per dozen $0.60
MOE’S CHINA NEST EGGS
Made of white porcelain, natural in appearance, and uniform in size. Will not
easily break.
They induce the hen to lay where she should — in the nests provided for her.
Shipping weight per dozen 2 pounds. By mail, add postage.
No. 67-“Moe’s China Nest Eggs. Per dozen $0.35
Disinfects and Paints at the Same Time,
Saving Labor, Money and Time
A white paint in powder form combined with a disinfectant many times stronger than Carbolic acid. Carbola
is non-poisonous and non-caustic. It is applied with a brush or sprayer and dries pure white. Does not flake or peel
off. Carbola kills both germs and vermin. Clean up j^our poultry house this fall and paint the walls, roosts and nest
boxes with Carbola. Price: Trial Pkg., 25 oz., 30c; 5 lbs., 75c; 10 lbs., $1.25; 50 lbs., $5.00. By mail, add postage.
One pound of Carbola makes 1 gallon disinfecting whitewash and will cover 200 square feet.
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‘‘SUN’’ HINGED LAMP BURNERS
Used extensively by Incubator and Brooder manufacturers.
So designed that perfect combustion is insured. Basily cleaned and
trimmed.
Each
No. 1 $0.35
No. 2 45
No. 3 75
No. 2 — For No. 3 chimney 60
No. 3— Double wick 1.25
“ZENITH” LAMP BURNERS
A “No-Chimney” Burner for Incubators, Brooders, Fountain Heaters, etc. Perfect combustion without a chimney.
When used with our lamp fount the No. 1 burner is suitable for a lamp box 7 inches high, and the No. 2 burner for a lamp box
9 inches high.
No.l $0.50 No.2 $0.65
MOE’S HIGH GRADE RED FELT LAMP WICKS
A good wick is very important, especially when it is in continuous use as on a brooder
or incubator lamp. Our wicks are special high grade red felt, and a big improvement
over the old style loosely woven cotton wicks, which often get clogged in the burner
shaft. No loose threads to burn uneven and smoke.
No.
Width
For Burner
Per Dozen
208
Ys iu.
No. 1
$0.25
209
n in.
No. 2
.45
210
in.
No. 8
.55
MOE’S LAMP BOWLS
Heavy galvanized iron bowls or founts for incubators. Brooders and Fountain Heaters.
Made in three sizes. The two larger ones are strongly braced and reinforced on the inside,
making the top and bottom perfectly rigid. No give or spring to the top which is a common
fault with ordinary bowls.
No. 100 — Lamp Bowl. Diameter, 6 in. Height, 1 3^ in. Has a side handle.
Takes size 1 burner. This is the same bowl as used in our No. 10
Fountain Heater. Shipping weight, 2 lbs. Price, each $0.50
No. 101 — Lamp Bowl. Diameter, in. Height, 2 3^ in. Takes size 2
burner and size 2 chimney. Shipping w^ht, 2 lbs. Price, each . .$0.60
No. 102 — Lamp Bowl. Diameter, 8 in. Height, 2% in. Takes size 3
Burner and size 3 chimney. Shipping weight, 2 lbs. Price, each . . $0.75
METAL CHIMNEYS
For Incubators and Brooders. Made of galvanized sheet steel, with round mica window. The mica
can be easily replaced if it should accidentally be broken. In three sizes.
No. 108 — Metal Chimney. Height, 6 in. Fits size 1 burner. Price, each $0.30
No. 103 — Metal Chimney. Height, 6 in. Fits size 2 bixrner. Price, each 30
No. 104 — Metal Chimney. Height, 6 in. Fits size 3 bmmer. Price, each 30
REDUCING COLLARS
Made of brass to reduce size of
burner on oil fount.
No. Eeduce Burner “
From Size Each
204 2 to 1 $0.10
205 3 to 2 .15
E&PANDING SCREWS
Made of brass to increase size
of burner on oil foimt.
No. Increase Burner
From Size Each
206 1 to 2 $0.10
207 2 to 3 .15
Gas Heater* Complete.
SMOKE PIPE FOR BROODER STOVES
No. 114 — Smoke Pipe. Black sheet iron, in 2 ft. lengths. Price per length Diameter 3 in. . . $0. 18
Diameter 4 in. . .20
CORRUGATED ELBOWS
No. 115 — Corrugated Elbows. Diameter 3 in. Black. Price, each $0.15
. Diameter 4 in. Black. Price, each 17
CHIMNEY COLLARS
No. 117 — Chimney Collars. Size 6x3 in. Price, each
Size 6x4 in. Price, each 10
GAS HEATER
Our Gas Heaters are especially designed for the heating of incubators and brooders, and
a gas burner designed for heating purposes can be operated at a much low^ cost than a
burner that is designed for lighting. These are blue-flame burners — the kind that turn every
atom of gas into heat and don’t waste any on light — a burner that can be operated at half
the cost of an ordinary gas burner.
Our Gas Heaters are adapted to the use of natural or artificial gas.
Price* $2.00| postpaid* $2.10.
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SPRAYERS THAT SPRAY
SPRAY YOUR ORCHARD AND SAVE YOUR FRUIT
'T'HE many advantages due to proper spraying are so numerous that they cannot be told here. Everybody knows that in the
garden, the orchard and the poultry house, spraying returns a profit that far exceeds any on so small an investment and
short time necessarj^ to spray. Bigger crops and better fruit are one of the few
results, and by producing such crops you can expect to make yom orchard pay.
We can supply you with any kind of a sprayer from the small tin atomizer to
the large power spray. Let us know your needs in the sprayer line and we are sure
that we can supply you with what you need.
COMPRESSED AIR SPRAYERS
■DROWN’S AUTO SPRAY consists of a solution tank,
^ holding about 4 gallons. The tan kis made of gal-
vanized steel or heavy brass. A brass air pump is lo-
cated inside the solution tank, protected from injury and
is provided with our cam-locking device which closes the
filler opening an tight with a half-turn of the wrist. The
entire machine is made without screws or bolts and no
tools of any kind are required to take it apart.
To Operate — Remove with a half-turn, fill tank two
thirds full of solution, replace pump and with a few
strokes compress air on solution. Then direct the
spray.
Two Pumpiii^s will discharge the contents. Price: No.
1-D, Galvanized, $6.50; No. 1-B, Bras.s, ,$9.50.
Shipping weight, 11 lbs.
EXTRAS FOR AUTO SPRAYERS.
Price
Auto-Pop Nozzles $1.50
Auto-Pop Nozzles, with hose 2.00
Extension Pipe, brass, 2-foot length 70
Brass Elbow Extension .35
Prize Bucket Pump.
PERFECTION SPRAYERS
A COMPRESSED AIR SPRAYER that is riveted. An extra
strong sprayer. The automatic shut-off nozzle is built for
high pressure work. Four gallon capacity. Price: Gal-
vanized, $6.50; Brass, $9.50.
JUNIOR PERFECTION — A small compressed air sprayer
of the “Perfection” t3^e. The capacity is 2 3^ gallon and
owing to the fact that it is not so heavy, it is a great favorite
among the ladies. Price; $4.75; postpaid, $5.00.
PRIZE BUCKET PUMP
Double acting, works on both up and down stroke and throws
a continuous stream. Can be used with any ordinary
pail or bucket. Pump has seamless brass body cylinder,
heavy brass plunger, brass ball valves, is equipped with a
Bordeaux nozzle, 3H feet of rubber spray hose and strainer
on bottom to prevent clogging. Price; $4.00; by mail,
$4.25.
DEMING’S PERFECT SUCCESS
Has brass ball air chamber to cushion th stream,
giving it imiform pressure. Working parts same
as Brass bucket spray No. 1. Can be fastened to bucket
and entire outfit carried from place to place. Comes
with 4 feet 3^-inch discharge hose and Bordeaux
nozzle. Price; $7.00; by mail, $7.2.5.
Perfect Success
DEMING’S CENTURY BARREL PUMP
The “Centm-y” is proof against corrosion, as all working parts are brass; is so
substantially constructed as to be practically exempt from breakage; is
easy to operate and a fine buy for the orchardist. Universal Iron Base —
adjustable to any size or depth of barrel-fits the flat head or curved side of
barrel. This, with foot lug, keeps pmnp absolutely rigid during operation
Base fits 7xl0-inch hole. Four hook-bolts with large thmnb nuts attach
base to barrel head. The cylinder has a 4-inch stroke and is always sub-
merged and primed. Plunger has special fabric packing, chemically treated.
Solid bronze valves and bronze valve seats. By removing four bolts, both
suction and discharge valves may be taken out for examination and repairs.
Twin paddle type agitator. Brass discharge “Y” for two leads of hose.
Price: $18.50.
Get our prices on insecticides and fungicides. We can give you quahty
and save you money.
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NEW MISTY
MYERS’
PORTABLE
R-336B
SPRAYER
Made of extra heavy
galvanized iron. Capac-
ity, 123^ gallons. Pump
has patented cog-gear
handles. The valves are
brass ball with a brass
seat. The dasher agita-
tor keeps the material
stirred.
The popular tin atomizer designed
for insecticides, disinfectants. Es-
pecially useful for the small garden and
the flower garden, or for house plants.
Price: 1 qt. size $0.50
This sprayer comes with 15 ft. Y2 in. 5-ply discharge hose, 8 ft.
extension and Vermorel Nozzle. An excellent all around pump and is
especially handy where turning in narrow places is necessary.
Price $25.00
MYERS’ BARREL SPRAYER— No. 305B
The entire pump sets inside the barrel containing the liquid, being bolted
fast at its upper end to the barrel staves. The working parts are entirely
submerged in the liquid, avoiding all possibilities of losing priming.
This pump has bronze ball valves and brass seats; the plunger is brass, fitted with hemp packing. Will handle
hot, cold or any caustic mixture. The cylinder and discharge pipes are all brass. The air chamber is 30 inches in
length, enabling the pump to throw a uniform and elastic spray. %
It has a good leverage, is very powerful and easily operated. Complete, with one lead of 15 ft. 5-ply discharge
hose, graduating Vermorel Nozzle and mechanical agitator.
Price $14.00
SPRAY YOUR
POULTRY
HOUSE WITH
CARBOLA
EXTRA PARTS
FOR SPRAYERS
$0.90
Sprinkling Nozzle . .
. $0.30
.75
Male End
. . .25
.40
Female End
. . .25
.50
Bend
. . .25
BAMBOO EXTENSION RODS— 8 feet long. Price: Each
$4.50; with stop-cock, $5.50.
EXTENSION PIPES — Iroo, 4 Price: 40c CACh,
Vermorel Nozzle.
BorilCAia Nos^. SpriokUng Nonle.
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Have a Conkey Corner in Your Poultry House
CONKEY’S POULTRY TONIC
Contains no filler. It is a Laying Tonic, Molting Powder and
Regulator of a high type, and is made with the same care that has
made the eflaciency of Conkey Poult^ remedies world-famous.
A little in the feed of breeding birds in early spring means vitality
and strength in the hatching eggs.
Helps growing stock get some value out of their feed and keep
hardy and thrifty through their growing and feathering period.
Builds up the tired organs and run-down system of molting
birds after heavy laying, puts them through the molt quick, and
starts them laying again with the least possible loss of time. Hens in
the molt need every attention you can give them. Bear that in mind.
For laying, put a little in the dry mash or the wet feed every day. It helps hens earn their board
especially when egg prices are soaring and every egg means money.
You can give Conkey ’s Poultry Tonic to every bii’d in your flock every day in the year.
IN PAILS IN BAGS IN PACKAGES
12 lbs $1.60 50 lbs S5.00 1 H lbs §0.25
25 lbs.. 3.00 100 lEs 9.50 \hs 50
By mail, add postage.
CONKEY’S POULTRY LAXATIVE — A laxative for poultry. Price: 25c, 50c postpaid.
CONKEY’S LICE POWDER— To be dusted on the fowls. Price: 5 oz., 10c; 15 oz., 25c; 48 oz., 50c.
By mail add postage.
CONKEY’S ROUP REMEDY — An effective aid in prevention and cui*e of roup, cold and canker. Price:
30c, 60c and $1.20 postpaid.
CONKEY’S ROUP PILLS — For individual treatment of affected birds. Price: 30c, 60c, $1.20
postpaid.
CONKEY’S CANKER SPECIAL — Excellent for cankerous growth, roup and cold. Price: Bottle,
50c,°‘postpaid.
CONKEY’S POLTLTRY WORM REMEDY— For all your birds. Price: 25c, 50c postpaid.
CONKEY’S NOXICIDE — A germ destroyer and disinfectant. Price: 1 pt., 50c; 1 qt., 80c; 2 qts.,
$1.25; 1 gal., $2.00. Express extra.
CONKEY’S NOX — A high-grade disinfectant in solid form. One little cube, mixed in water, makes a gallon of dip or dis-
infectant. No waste, no guessing as to mixture. A sa\^g on freight and packing charges. Package 6 cubes, 25c; 15
cubes, 60c; 75 cubes, $1.75; 150 cubes, $3.25 postpaid.
CONKEY’S LICE LIQUID — A liquid spray for lice in the poultry house. Price: 1 qt., 60c; 2 qt., 90c; 1 gal., $1.50.
Express extra.
CONKEY’S SCALY LEG REMEDY— An ointment to relieve scaly legs. Price:
25c. By mail, 30c.
CONKEY’S SULPHUR CANDLES— Price: 10c each, postpaid.
CONKEY’S GAPE REMEDY— Price: 25c, 50c postpaid.
CONKEY’S POULTRY CONDITIONER— For run-down birds. Price: 25c, 50c
postpaid.
CONKEY’S LICE FIX — A salve applied three or four times a year. Price: 25c,
50c postpaid.
CONKEY’S BLACKHEAD REMEDY— For turkeys. Price: 50o postpaid.
CONKEY’S WHITE DIARRHOEA REMEDY— For white diarrhoea in baby chicks.
Price: 30c, 60c, $1.20 postpaid.
CONKEY’S HEAD LICE OINMENT— For head flee on baby chicks. Price: 10c,
25c postpaid.
Send 4c for Conkey’s book on poultry
SPRAY YOUR POULTRY HOUSE WITH CARBOLA
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POULTRY
REGULATOR
POULTRY
REMEDIES
Satisfaction Guaranteed or Money Back
PRATT’S POULTRY REGULATOR — ^The original Poultry Regulator of America. It builds
up vitality insures sound digestion, sharpens appetite and prevents disease. 24 oz. pkg., 25c; 4 lb.
pkg., 50c; 12 lb., pkg. $1.40; 12 lb. pail $1.75; 25 lb. pail $3.00. By mail, add Postage. 50 lbs.,
$5.50; 100 lbs., $10.00. By express only.
PRATT’S ROUP POWDER — Gives almost instant relief. Reduces fever, allays inflammation.
Price 25c and 50c postpaid.
PRATT’S ROUP TABLETS — Give the same relief as the powder and are more convenient
to use. Price 25c and 50c postpaid.
PRATT’S WHITE DIARRHOEA REMEDY— The result of years of research work. Keep
the germs from becoming active by using this remedy. Price 25c and 50c postpaid.
PRATT’S SPECIAL REMEDY — A remedy for bowel complaint. Administer in the drinking
water. Effective in cases of dysentery and cholera. Price 25c and 50c postpaid.
PRATT’S GAPE REMEDY — For baby chicks. Price 25c and 50c postpaid.
PRATT’S LICE POWDER — ^Effective, non-poisonous, non-irritating. It quickly and
thoroughly kills lice on chickens. Price 25c; postpaid, 30c.
PRATT’S BRONCHITIS REMEDY — Comes in tablet form and will give almost immediate
relief to bronchial trouble in chickens. Price 25c and 50c postpaid.
PRATT’S DISINFECTANT — To be sprayed in the chicken house, on the roosts and on the dropping boards.
Keep your poultry house sanitary by washing the utensils with a solution of Pratt’s Poultry Disinfectant. Price:
quart, 55c; express extra.
PRATT’S HEAD LICE OINTMENT — A salve to be rubbed on the little chick’s head. Death to head lice.
Price 25c postpaid.
PIATT’S CONDITION TABLETS — An easy and effective remedy for “run-down” birds. Keeps show birds
in condition and prevents many common ailments. Price 25c and 50c postpaid.
GEO. H. LEE’S
POULTRY SPECIALTIES
LEE’S LICE LIQUID— A liquid to be painted or sprayed on the roosts. Easily applied
and very effective. Price: 1 qt., 60c; gal., 90c; 1 gal., $1.50. By express only.
LEE’S EGG MAKER — A concentrated meat food and tonic. 2 lbs., 30c; 5 lbs., 75c;
12 lb. pails, $1.50; 25 lbs., $2.50. By mail, add Postage.
GERMOZONE— The best known poultry remedy in the world. Over eighteen years
on the market. Wonderfully effective against roup, colds, chickenpox, canker, cholera and
diarrhoea. An excellent preventive. 12 oz. bottle, 75c; 32 oz. bottle, $1.50. Cannot be mailed.
Germozone tablets, 75c per box postpaid.
LEE’S LICE POWDER — Useful for chicks or setting hens; IM lbs., 25c;
postpaid, 30c.
LEE’S EGG-O-HATCH — Strengthens the chick and weakens the shell.
Applied by dipping or spraying. Fifty-cent jar will treat 600 Eggs. Egg-O-Hatch
will increase your hatch. Price: 50c; postpaid, 55c.
LEE’S EGG-O-LATUM — The best product known for keeping eggs
during a period covering a year. Easy to apply. Simply rub on your hands and then
rub each egg. A jar of Egg-O-Latum is sufficient for 50 dozen eggs. Price: 50c per
iar; postpaid, 55c.
LEE’S GOPHER KILLER — A liquid poured on some absorbent material.
This material is pushed into the hole of the gopher. Price, qt. 75c; By express only.
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Remedies
Dr. LeGear’s Remedies are the product of 30 years experience in the poultry industry.
They are all his personal formulas, used in his own breeding pens of prize-winners.
Dr. LeGear^s Poul^ Pre-
scription— A tonic and a
conditioner. Helps the
birds during the moult.
Stimulates Egg produc-
tion.
13^ lb. pkg $0.25
3^ lb. pkg 50
9 lb. pkg 1.00
25 lb. pkg 2.50
By mail add postage.
Dr. LeGear’s Egg Laying
Tablets — W i 11 increase
your egg supply.
Tones up the fowls’ system, aids digestion
and helps to keep hens healthy.
Small size, 50 tablets $0.50 postpaid
Large size, 120 tablets 1.00 postpaid
Dr. LeGear’s Poultiy Bowel Regulator —
An intestinal antiseptic and astringent
that is very beneficial in cases of bowel
complaint. Price : 25c postpaid.
Dr. LeGear’s Lice Killer — A louse powder
of excellent merit. Price: 1 lb. can 25c;
by mail, 30c.
Dr. LeGear’s Roup Remedy — For roup and
colds. Price : 25c postpaid.
Dr. LeGears Dip and Disinfectant — For
disease germs, lice and vermin. Good
for itch, mange, lice and ticks on live
stock. Price: Qt. can 75c; 3^ gal. $1.25;
1 gal. $2.00. Express extra.
Dr. LeGear’s Cold Tablets — A special rem-
edy for preventing and curing colds, roup
and similar ailments. Dissolve two tablets
in drinking water. As a preventive give
one tablet in drinking water. Price: 25c
postpaid.
Dr. LeGear’s Chick Diarrhoea Tablets —
Good for the tratment and prevention
of many cases of bowel trouble among baby
chicks. ^ They should be used daily until
the chicks are three weeks old. Price:
Can of 35 tablets, 25c postpaid.
Dr LeGear’s Head Lice Remedy — A safe
eradicator of lice from the heads and under
the wings of chicks. Head lice cause great
mortality among baby chicks. Price: 25c
per can postpaid.
Dr. LeGear’s Sorehead Remedy — For sores,
injuries and diseases of the comb, wattles
and head, such as Sorehead (Chicken-pox),
Frostbite, etc. Price: 25c postpaid.
Dr. LeGear’s Antiseptic Healing Powder —
A powder that is used on sore places on
animals. For galled places, barb wire cuts,
etc., it is unexcelled. Everyone that has a
horse, dog or cow should keep a package of
this powder on hand. Price: Small pkg.
25c postpaid ; large pkg., 50c postpaid.
Dr. LeGear’s Fly and In-
sect Powder — Excellent
against roaches, ants, fiies
etc. Kills fleas on dogs or
cats. Price: small
pkg., 25c; medium pkg.,
50c; large pkg., $1.00.
Write for Dr. LeGear’s Poul-
try Raiser’s Bible. It’s Free.
Remedies
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MAKE YOUR POULTRY PAY
Maker
WOLF’S
“MADE - TO - SATISFY"
POULTRY REMEDIES
KEEP YOUR POUUTRY HEAUTHY AND FREE FROM VERMIN.
ONLY HEALTHY, LICE-FREE POULTRY
ARE PROFITARLE.
WOLF’S EGG MAKER
A granulated Tonic and Egg Producer of the highest quality.
It contams a highly concentrated chemical preparation that insmes
healthier poultry and more eggs.
Sure E^^s.
When reg^arly used Eggs may be expected throughout the year,
for It aids their digestive faculties and prevents many of the causes of
non-laying. It keeps the poultry in the “pink” of condition and when
your hens are that way, they are bound to lay. Start now and use
Wolf s E^^ Maker regularly. Two sizes: Small pkg., 25c; lar^e
pk^., 50c.
Germite
Vermite.
SURE EGGS
The Only Pure Chemical E^g Producer Sold.
An absolutely pure tonic. Every ounce is medicine and there is no filler
of any kind. Two teaspoonfuls of Sure Eggs is worth a pound of the ordinary
Egg Makers and Poultry Powders offered the public.
It is by far the most economical Tonic and Egg Producer to use and
success in the poultry business is impossible without the use of a good stimu-
lant and health-builder. Sure Eggs does the work and does it well, and if you
want to have plenty of eggs at all times, it will pay you to use Sure Eggs.
Price: 50c, postpaid.
GERMITE
A Cure and a Preventire of Poultry Ills.
A permanganate potassium solution with iron, for the cure and the
prevention of roup, colds, etc., in poultry. It is the wonder worker in the
poultry remedy line and its merits as a real cure for roups, colds, cholera, bowel
trouble and other complaints, cannot be over-estimated. As a preventive
of these troubles and the spreading of these contagious diseases. Wolf’s
Germite is unequaled.
Use Germite in the drinking water about twice a week and then
see your poultry troubles vanish. It is the cheapest and most economical
poul try medicine ever used and the cost is trifling when we consider the great
results obtained from the proper use of Germite. Liquid only. Cannot
be mailed. Price: 50c.
Germite.
VERMITE
Destroys Vermin.
Read the government bulletin on Poultry Lice and then you will realize
why Vermite stands supreme as the one efiQcient louse killer. It is the only
powder offered the poultryman today that contains Sodium Fluoride,
recommended by government experts as the most effective way of destroying
poultry lice. Vermite has no equal when it comes to combating these
pests, and lousy poultry is the worst paying investment a poultryman can
have. Get rid of the lice by using Vermite and then you will find a bigger
balance on the profit side of your poultry books. Large size, 50c; small
size, 25c; postpaid.
RAPID LOUSE KILLER
A louse powder of real merit and we recommend it very highly where
people insist on having a louse powder. However, it has not the high quahty
and effectiveness of Vermite and therefore we would advise the use of Vermite
as a superior louse powder. Get rid of the lice by all means and Rapid Louse '
Killer will assist you in overcoming these pests. Price: 25c, postpaid.
Rapid Louse Killer
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MONEY-BACK GUARANTY BEHIND B-K FOR
TREATING POULTRY DISEASES
B-K is a clean, colorless, non-poisonous germ killer.
Used in dilution with water. Ten times as powerful a
germ killer as undiluted carbolic acid. But absolutely harm-
fes when used around poultry. Greatest known treatment
for white diarrhea and other poultry diseases. Does not
burn or stain. Used with absolute safety.
Sterilizing Brooders and Incubators — B-K outclasses
other products for this purpose. Easy to use. A little in
water makes a disinfectant that kills germs of diarrhea
and “colds.” Destroys all odors. No strong smell, which
when aggravated by heat of incubator or brooder, cuts
down the hatch and nauseates chicks. Doesn’t discolor in-
cubator parts. B.-K. makes good disinfecting solution for
brooder cloth parts. Bleaches and destroys odors in cloth.
B-K is excellent for putting in scrub water for trays and pans
Full directions in every package.
White Diarrhea — A few chicks hatched from eggs in-
fected with the white diarrhea germ, can spread this dread
disease to your whole hatch. A little B-K in the drinking
water kills the germs that diseased chicks leave in the
water. Also keeps digestive organs of healthy chicks
well disinfected against germs of diarrhea that they might
pick up from droppings. B-K is better for this use than any
other product. B-K does not discolor or cause a bad taste
in water. Absolutely non-poisonous. Highly recommended
by leading hatchers everywhere. Full fUrections in
every package.
Ronp and Canker — B-K is a powerful solvent of the
matter in which germs of infection live. When used on the
sores or tumors of Roup and Canker. B-K dissolves and cleans
out the pus and excretion, kills the germs causing the in-
fection and promotes heahng. B-K used in drinking water
kills germs of roup and canker that get into the water from
droppings or excretia from sores of sick birds.
General Disinfecting — A disinfectant for poultry houses
should be a product that kills the germs of infection and
destroys the bad odors, leaving clean, pure air for the fowls
to breathe. No other one product but B-K has all these
qualities. B-K is ten times as powerful as undiluted car-
bolic acid. It is safe to use, will not poison fowls, burn their
eyes or skin or stain their feathers. B-K destroys the heavy
odors that linger around poultry houses and leaves the ah*
clean and sweet-smelling.
FOR PETS AND PIGEONS
For Mange and Skin Parasites in Pets and Show
Animals — Most mange or skin treatments blister animals’
hides, stain hair and leave an offensive odor. B-K gets rid
of the skin trouble by penetrating the scabs and killing
infection. B-K does not olister. B-K is colorless and does
not stain the hair. B-K kills all odors and leaves the animal
smelling clean and healthful. B-K promotes the luster of the
hair and leaves the animal with a vigorous feeling.
B-K is used as a general disinfectant around kennels,
rabbit hutches, etc., by clubs and show people everywhere.
Leading breeders prefer B-K because it is so clean and safe
to use. Has greater germ killing and disinfecting powers than
other disinfectants, without the usual bad odor and posionous
quality. A daily spray with B-K dilution prevents snuffles,
distemper, etc. from getting started.
Pigeons and Show Birds — B-K is used extensively as a
general disinfectant by breeders and showmen of pigeons
and show birds. B-K is preferred because it is non-poisonous,
colorless and destroys the heavy odors that hang around
show cages. Fanciers everywhere recommend B-K to clean
stains from feathers and make plumage “snappy”. See
discussion and directions under “Poultry.”
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The new unproved Simplex “GRIP-SLOT” t C 7
Caponizer Complete as Illustrated tp v* • V
With Instruction Book, How to Caponize, FREE
Simplex “THREAD-THRU” Caponizer CA
Complete as Illustrated
With Instruction Book, How to Caponize, FREE
Fig. lA — This Improved Type Testicle Remover and
Elevator elevates the testicle from the vein and removes
it without crushing, tearing or splitting, hence no slips.
The GRIP-SLOT feature easily slips over the testicle and
automaticallv locks, and once thus engaged insures complete
removal without any danger of slips. The long spring-
handle insures CLEAR VISION of chick’s testicle. Fits
hand perfectly, even balance and a steady grip. Works any
size chick.
Fig. 2B — 5-inch Surgeon’s Type Forceps; Spring steel,
nickeled. This is a much better type instrument than sharp
hook and safer to use.
Fig. 1 — This little REMOVER makes it possible to re-
move the testicle without any danger of pinching or grabbing
the big vein or tearing the testicle. Testicle threads
THROUGH big eye of remover, and then is lifted out
completely and safely without cutting or clamping.
Fig. 2 — Forceps, 4 % inches long; spring steel, (nickeled.
Fig. 3 — Humane Spreader; Will spread the ribs of any
size chick, allowing clear vision and unobstructed view of
Chick’s testicle. Can be set independently to any position.
Fig. 4 — Knife; has razor edge, with removable cobalt
steel blade. Easy to clean.
Fig. 3C — Spreader and Retractor: New improved type,
positive locking and non-slipping. The curve of the spreading
jaws insures ease of insertion and non-slipping. The broad
feet act as stabilizers and hold the tool steady at all times.
Fig. 4D — Knife Instrument: Has a razor edge with
removable Cobalt steel blade. Sanitary.
Fig. 5F — Hooks and cords for binding chick during
operation.
Fig. 5 and 6 — Hooks and cords to bind chick during
operation.
Book of Instructions — This book shows every step of
the work and is profusely illustrated, drawings made from
life and shows the parts on the inside of chick to be re-
moved. Every move clearly described by pictures and
drawings and written in clear, concise language. Price of
book only, $1.00.
Complete as illustrated, with book of instructions,
$5.75.
All of the above, when ordered at one time, sent for
$3.50.
LITTLE PUTNAM STOVE
The Little Putnam Stove is a marvel of simplicity and efficiency —
built upon an entirely new principle in oil combustion. The
combustion is complete and perfect, doubling the heat value
of the oil. The tank holds three pints and bums three to four
weeks without refilling or any other attention. The wick
never needs trimming. The Little Putnam Stove is eight
inches in diameter and four inches high. It is made of gal-
vanized iron and brass. With any kind of fair usage it will
last for many years, paying for itself over and over again each
year. Price, $2.50 postpaid.
H. W. — k liquid tonic and remedy for poultry. One trial makes you a life-long friend. Don’t use in
tin, zinc, iron or wood vessels. Price: 3 oz., 50c; 8 oz., $1.00 postpaid.
THE INTERNATIONAL SANITARY HOVER WILL RAISE YOUR CHICKS RIGHT
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SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
BEGINNER’S COLLECTION
1 International Sanitary Hover _$15.00
50 lbs. Conkey’s Buttermilk Starting Food 2.75
10 lbs. Chick Grit .25
25 lbs. Cut Clover 1.10
1 Bottle Germite .50
2 Moe’s No. 12 Chick Feeders .50
2 Moe’s Star Founts .20
2 lbs. Chick Charcoal .15
$20.45
To help you get started right we will send you the above collection bj^ prepaid freight for $17.50
MEDIUM BREEDER’S COLLECTION
1 42-in. Moe’s Coal Brooder (500 chick size) __$21.50
100 lbs. Conkey’s Buttermilk Starting Food 5.25
25 lbs. Chick Grit .50
100 lbs. Cut Clover 3.75
3 bottles Germite 1.50
2 No. 20 2-qt. Bottom Fill Founts .90
2 No. 60 24-in Moe’s Double Feeding Troughs 1.40
8 lbs. Chick Charcoal .50
To get acquainted we will send you the above collection by prepaid freight for $31.50. $35.30
BIG BREEDER’S COLLECTION
1 52-in. Moe’s Coal Brooder (1,000 chick size) $26.50
200 lbs. Conkey’s Buttermilk Starting Food 10.50
50 lbs. Chick Grit .90
200 lbs. Cut Clover 7.50
6 Bottles Germite 3.00
3 No. 24 1-gal. Moe’s Bottom Fill Fountains 1.80
4 No. 60 Moe’s Double Feeding Troughs 2.40
25 lbs. Chick Charcoal 1.15
We will send the above collection by prepaid freight for $48.00. $53.75
CONKEY’S POULTRY CORNER
1 pkg. Conkey’s Lice Powder $ 0.25
1 pkg. Conkey’s Poultry Tonic .25
1 pkg. Conkey’s Roup Remedy .25
1 pkg. Conkey’s Poultry Laxative .25
1 pt. Conkey’s Noxicide .45
Special price on this collection is $1.25 F. O. B. St. Louis. Cannot be mailed. $1.45
BIRD FANCIER’S COLLECTION
1 lb. St. Andi’easberg Biid Seed $ 0.25
1 pkg. St. Andreasberg Song Restorer .25
1 Bird Joy .15
1 pkg. Gravel Paper .20
1 Cuttle Bone and Holder .15
1 Song Restorer Cup .05
1 pkg. Bird Lice Powder .25
1 bot. Bird Cordial 25
$1.55
The above collection will be sent for $1.30. Shipping weight 4 lbs. By mail, add Postage.
Under no circumstances will any of the above collections be broken or items substituted for items in the above
collections at the collection prices,
ST. LOUIS SEED COMPANY
iU-413 WasbingtQS Aveoa« ST. LOTHS, MISSOURI
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St. Andreasberg Canary Bird Specialties
The Perfect
Complete Food
For Canaries.
Never Sold
In Boxes.
^OREAia^
^ h SPECIAL
MIXED BIRD SEED^
NEVER SOLO IN BOXES
CONTAINS NOMEMPSEEOy
Contains Canary,
Rape, Millet,
Lettuce, Maw,
Thistle. Contains
No Hemp Seed.
ST. ANDREASBERG SPECIAL MIXED BIRD SEED
0 MATTER how good your bird may be when you get him, he can be ruined in a comparatively
short time if you feed him on inferior bird seed.
Our 20 years’ experience in handling and selling birds have taught us the value of good seed.
While we always purchase recleaned seeds, we are not satisfied, but clean them again to make doubly
sure that not a particle of dust will get in the canary’s throat.
St. Andreasberg Bird Seed has been on the market for twelve years. The only change
made in this mixture has been the addition of thistle seed. It was only after lengthy experiments
that we arrived at the proper amount of this to use.
Up to last year St. Andreasberg Bird Seed was obtainable only from us, but so many of
our out-of-town customers asked us to sell some of this famous seed to their local dealers that we
finally acceded to their demands. Now you will be able to get this seed from almost any up-to-date
drug^st or dealer in bird supplies. Insist on the brown package and yellow label. There is no
substitute.
There is no hemp in St. Andreasberg Bird Seed because it is fattening and will ruin your bird.
If your bird was flying around in the open all of the time and could work this poison out of his
system, hemp would be all right, but to a confined bird, hemp is bad because it heats his blood
and undermines his entire constitution. Price : per lb., 25c., 30c postpaid.
ST. ANDREASBERG BIRD JOY
A PASTE made up of many different seeds, pine tar, fruits, eggs and honey. The formula for
^ this preparation is a family secret of a family of bird raisers in the Hartz Mountain Canary
Districts. Its almost miraculous effect on the canary amazed us and we hurriedly secured the Ameri-
can rights for the manufacture and sale of this wonderful product.
In our 20 years of handling and selling birds we often dreamed of such a wonderful prepara-
tion, but never thought that it was possible. We have tried almost every known preparation on the
market, some were fairly good, some indifferent and some absolutely harmful. But when we tried
St. Andreasberg Bird Joy we knew that we had found what we had sought for so long.
As a tonic, as a stimulant, as a treat, as a medicine, we have never seen the equal of St.
Andreasberg Bird Joy.
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St. Andreasberg Canary Bird Specialties
ST. ANDREASBERG BIRD JOY— Continued
Use St. Andreasberg Bird Joy in connection with St. Andreasberg Bird Cordial during the
moult and your little pet will often pass through this critical stage without loss of song.
In order to get the finished Bird Joy it is necessary to get seeds and spices from many parts
of the world. The Bird Joy today is the same product that the famous German breeders have
been using for years. Our only improvement has been in the method of putting up Bird Joy. The
German breeders made the cube and pushed it between the wires. We have imbedded wires in the
cube so that it can be easily fastened to the wires of the cage.
Your canaiy cannot eat too much St. Andreasberg Bird Joy. His own appetite will dictate
the amount that he requires. You can safely leave it in the cage all the time. Remember that age
does not have any effect on St. Andreasberg Bird Joy, as it gets older it may harden sfightly, but
a few drops of water will soften it quickly.
If your dealer does not handle St. Andreasberg Bird Joy, we will gladly send same upon
receipt of price. Price, per cube, TSc; 17c postpaid.
ST. ANDREASBERG BIRD CORDIAL
A LIQUID placed in the drinking water of canaries to keep them in constant song and in perfect
health. St. Andreasberg Bird Cordial is a time-tried formula for sick and ailing canaries. We
sell thousands of canaries every year and as soon as a shipment arrives we put five drops of Bird
Cordial in the drinking water of every bird. The results are often like magic, the little traveler
takes on new life and soon seems satisfied in his new home. It does not take long for the bird to
begin singing after we have given him his St. Andreasberg Bird Cordial. We very strongly advise
everyone that purchases a bird to get the Cordial for him, as sometimes a sudden change of drinking
water proves disastrous.
St. Andreasberg Bird Cordial is the best known remedy for the prevention and ciu’e of
Asthma, Hard Breathing Cold, Shedding Feathers out of season, Constipation, Dysentery, Diarrhea,
etc. The usual dose is five drops to one ounce of drinking water, to be given twice a week. No
bird owner should be without a bottle of this famous product, as one cannot tell when it may be
needed. To keep your bird in perfect health and to help ward off disease, we advise gi^dng the canary
St. Andreasberg Bird Cordial once a week as a preventive measure. Pice: 25c per bottle, 30c.
postpaid.
ST. ANDREASBERG SONG RESTORER
A PREPARATION for restoring the song and building up the constitution of the canary. A
^ famous secret formula that has been handed from father to son for generations. Eggs are the
main ingredient combined with herbs and fruits. Take any bird that is weak or puny, shedding
feathers out of season and St. Andreasberg Song Restorer will start him on the road to health and
happiness. Many breeders keep this famous preparation before their birds at all times.
St. Andreasberg Song Restorer works wonders in many cases where the canary has not been
singing for months. About a thimbleful a day is all that is necessary for the bird. There is no
meat in this preparation, as meat often gets rancid and makes your canary sick. No ground hemp,
rape or millet which can be bought very cheaply and does not have any effect on the vocal organs
of the canary.
St. Andreasberg Song Restorer is fit for human consumption, it is so clean and sweet smelling
If you like a little dessert after your meals, remember that your canary also enjoys some thing
besides the seed day in and day out. One package of St. Andreasberg Song Restorer will convince
the most skeptical of its merits. Price : 25c per package, 30c postpaid.
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St. Andreasberg Canary Bird Specialties
ST. ANDREASBERG NESTLING FOOD
lyfANY people like to raise a few birds just for the pleasure or novelty that they get out of it.
^ For them we have an egg food for canaries. St. Andreasberg Nestling Food is put up in air-
tight packages and will keep indefinitely in any climate.
This preparation is gotten up especially for the people that do not care to go to the trouble
of boiling eggs every day for the baby birds. Price: 25c per pkg; 30c postpaid.
ST. ANDREASBERG BIRD GRAVEL
CT. ANDREASBERG BIRD GRAVEL is not a smooth river sand, but is crushed mica and has
^ rough edges. These rough edges are necessary to keep the toe nails worn down and grind the
food. Never use a smooth gravel, as it cannot grind the food.
St. Andreasberg Bird ‘Gravel is the result of many years of experimenting as to what was
best for the bottom of the bird’s cage. We tried the river gravel, but owing to the fact that it was
smooth it did not grind the food properly, with the result that many of our birds became con-
stipated. In many instances there were foreign substances in the sand that made the bird sick.
For the last five years we have been using St. Andreasberg Bird Gravel and have had no cases of
constipation, poisoning or overgrown toe nails. Price: 10c per pkg. By mail, add postage for 4
lbs.
ST. ANDREASBERG MITE POWDER
'T’HIS preparation is effective in killing the vermin that may get on a canary. St. Andreasberg
■■■ Mite Powder contains no inert ingredients, but is 100 per cent pure, for which reason it is so
effective. Absoluely harmless to the bird.
Nothing can cause greater torture to the little canary than the small red mites. They get
on the little bird’s body and suck away the very life blood of the bird. No bird owner should be with-
out a package of St. Andreasberg Mite Powder as a bird may die if it loses all its vitality on account
of mites. Price: 15c per pkg; 20c postpaid.
ST. ANDREASBERG BIRD SALVE
A SALVE of the highest quality and greatest effectiveness. Used for sore feet or any body
sores on canaries. Is quick work and the fact that it cannot hurt your bird in any way makes it
a great boon to canary owners. Price: 15c per tin; 17c postpaid.
ST. ANDREASBERG NESTING HAIR
T TSED by many canary breeders for the nests of birds. The hair is usually placed in the bottom
^ of the cage and birds make their own nests. Price: 10c per pkg; 12c postpaid.
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BIRD CAGES
i T
No. 241
JAPANNED CAGES
Japanned cage of excellent quality
at a low price.
No. 241— 7 1^x7 inches $2.00
No. 242 — 8 x8 inches 2.25
No. 243— 85^x8^ inches 2.60
No. 244— 9J4X9M inches 2.85
By mail add 25c for packing and
postage.
Japanned cage. Low priced and
meets the popular demand. We
have an excellent assortment of
sizes of this cage.
No. 270— 9 x6 inches. .$2.00
No. 271— 9Mx6H inches.. 2.25
No. 272—10 x7 inches. . 2.60
No. 273— 10 J^x7 3^ inches. . 2.85
No. 274 — 11 x8 inches.. 3.10
No. 275—11 Mx8 M inches. . 3.35
By mail add 25c for packing and
postage.
No. 270
A new cage enameled in ivory
white, brass knobs, brass wire
guards, drawers painted light blue.
No. 2372-D— 10 x7 inches$5.75
No. 2373-I>— 10^x7 H inches 6.25
No. 2374-D— 11 x8 inches 6.75
The following without drawer.
No. 2372— 10 x7 inches. $4.75
No. 2373— 10 1^x7 3^ inches. 5.25
No. 2374 — 11 x8 inches. 5.75
By mail add 25c for postage and
No. 2372-D packing.
The following without wire guard and drawer.
No. 372— 10 x7 inches $2.50
No. 373— 10 3^x7 M inches 3.00
No. 374 — 11 x8 inches 3..50
The following have drawer, but without wire guard.
No. 372-D— 10 x7 inches $3.50
No. 373 -D— 10 3^x73^ inches 3.75
No. 374-D — 11 x8 inches 4.00
By mail add 25c for postage and packing.
BIRD SUPPLIES
Cage Brackets and Springs
No. 224 — Nickeled 8 inch. 15c each; postpaid 17c
No. 3710-B — Brass 10 inch. 25c each; postpaid 27c
No. 3712-B — Brass 12 inch. 35c each; postpaid 37c
No. 3710-D — Oxidized. 10 inch. 25c each; postpaid. .27c
No. 3712-D — Oxidized 12 inch. 35c each; postpaid. .37c
Cage Springs — Single heavy 25c each; postpaid 27c
Cage Springs — Double heavy. 25c each; postpaid 27c
Bird Nests — 15c each; postpaid 17c
BRASS CAGES
An excellent cage with wire
guards to prevent birds from
throwing seed and gravel on the
floor.
No. 2471— 9 3^X6 3^ inches . $5.25
No. 2472—103^x73^ inches. 5.75
No. 2473— 10 Mx7 M inches . 6.50
No. 2474— 11 3^x8 3^ inches. 7.25
By mail add 25c for postage and
packing.
No. 2471
A low priced brass cage made of
the same excellent material and
high class workmanship as the
Iiigher priced cages.
No. 470 — 9 x6 inches .. $2.90
No. 471 — 9 3^x6 3^ inches . . 3.15
No. 472—103^x73^ inches . . 3.80
No. 473—10 3€x7 K inches . . 4.60
By mail add 25c for postage and
packing.
A strong, well-made cage with
screen guard and zinc drawpin,
bottom.
No. 2572-M— 103^x73^ inches$8.25
No. 2573-M— 10 3^x7 3i inches 9.00
No. 2574-M — 11 3^x8 3? inches 9.75
No. 2575-M — 12x9 inches .... 10.50
By mail add 35c for postage and
packing.
The following cages are the same as the preceding cages,
but do not have the zinc drawpan bottom.
No. 2572—103^x7 3^ inches $6.25
No. 2573 — 10 3^x7 3i inches 7.00
No. 2574 — 113|x83^ inches 7.75
By mail add 35c for postage and packing.
o
No. 2572 -M
No. 2525
A round brass cage that can be used
on a stand or set on a table, a beautiful
cage.
No. 2525 — 1034 inch diameter .$7.00
No. 2526 — 11 inch diameter . 7.50
No. 2527 — 113^ inch diameter . 8.00
By mail add 30c for postage and
packing.
CAGE ACCESSORIES
Bath House — White
enameled tin with remov-
able glass sides. To use,
open door of cage and
attach. Fits any cage.
Bird cannot spill water in
cage. Price, 65c, post-
paid, 75c.
Tulip cups, opal or glass,
15c each; postpaid, 18c.
Shell cups, opal or glass,
15c each; postpaid, 18c.
Single Point cups, opal
15c each; postpaid, 18c.
Opal Bird Baths, 15c
each; postpaid, 18c.
if^anary Bath House.
WRITE FOR FREE BOOK ON “CARE OF CANARIES”
ST. LOUIS SEED COMPANY — Dependable Poultry Supplies
117
SPRATTS FOODS DOGS
“THE BACKBONE OF THE CANINE RACE”
'T'HE dog constitution needs a dog diet. Table scraps — toothsome and tasty though they may be —
^ are not only totally unsuitable for the physical requirements of the dog, but are more often than
not a direct cause of unfitness. The conditions under which dogs are at present bred and reared make
necessary a diet which will provide ail the food elements contributing to the formation of bone and
muscle, the building and storing up of energy, stamina and vitality, and which will assist to maintain
the highly organized canine brain. For sixty years SPRATT’S have made dogs and their require-
ments the subject of continual observation and research, and today for every dog old or young,
healthy or sick, there is a Spratt’s Food guaranteed to suit exactly his requirements. Throughout
the world Spratt’s Foods are today the diet of millions of the fittest dogs — the diet directly re-
sponsible for their alertness, cleanliness, health and good spirits.
Spratt’s Plain Puppy Meal — The Standard Weaning Food. This meal should be used before, during
and after the weaning period to insure large, vigorous and healthy puppies. Also an invaluable
food for dogs of any age out of condition. Price: Cartons, 15c and 35c; 5 lbs., 65c; bags, 10 lbs.
$1.25; 25 lbs., $2.80; 50 lbs., $5.45; 100 lbs., $10.75.
If wanted by mail, add postage.
Spratt’s Meat Fibrine Puppy Biscuits — A complete and perfect food for puppies from weaning time
onwards, and for small breeds as the regular food instead of Spratt’s larger Dog Cakes. Price:
Cartons 35c and 70c; bags 5 lbs., 70c; 10 lbs., $1.40; 25 lbs. $2.95; 50 lbs., $5.70; 100 lbs., $11.25
If wanted by mail, add postage.
Spratt’s Meat Fibrine Dog Cakes — For 60 years the standard dog food, used by the leading breeders
and fed at the principal dog shows throughout the world. The best results are obtained by giving
the biscuits dry, not soaked, thereby compelling the dog to gnaw the food and thus producing a
copious flow of saliva which materiallv aids digestion. Price : Cartons, 30c and 70c; bags 5 lbs.
65c; 10 lbs., $1.25; 25 lbs., $2.80; 50 lbs., $5.45; 100 lbs., $10.75.
If wanted by mail, add postage.
Spratt’s Ovals (The Pocket Dog Biscuits) — A small Meat-Fibrine Dog Biscuit, suitable as a staple
diet for small dogs and toys, and to be carried on a ramble with the dog. Price : Cartons 35c and
70c; bags, 5 lbs., 70c; 10 lbs., $1.40; 25 lbs., $2.95; 50 lbs., $5.70; 100 lbs., $11.25.
By mail, add postage.
Spratt’s Rodnim Meal — The twice-a-week change from hard biscuit. Rodnim can be given dry,
soaked in water, broth or gravy, or mixed with boiled chopped green vegetables. A fine food for
old dogs whose teeth are out of condition. Price: Bags 10 lbs., $1.50; 25 lbs., $3.20; 50 lbs.,
$6.05; 100 lbs., $11.90.
By mail, add postage.
Spratt’s Fibo — A unique food containing a larger percentage of Spratt’s world famous Meat-
Fibrine. It is very appetizing and highly recommended for shy or dainty feeders. Can be given
either dry or soaked. Priced: Cartons, 35c; bags 10 lbs., $1.60; 25 lbs., $3.30; 50 lbs., $6,35;
100 lbs., $12.50.
By mail, add postage.
CALCUM
MAKES PUPPIES GROW STRONG AND HEALTHY
A MINERAL compound fed to the matron before and after whelping, supplying the essential
element in milk which nature requires for the health of the mother and the rapid vigorous
growth of her offspring.
Calcum takes the place of green-bone food and prevents acid milk and rickets or softening
of the bones.
Calcum is not a complete food in itself, but a small amount being used in conjunction with the
regular food. Price: 1 lb., 75c; 5 lbs., $3.00.
By mail, add postage.
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SPRATT’S DOG MEDICINES
Price Includes Postage, Except Where Noted
Spratt’s Cooling and Alterative Tablets
Spratt’s Anti-Rickets Tablets
SpratPs Aperient Biscuits
Spratt’s Anti-Asthmatic Tablets
Spratt’s Anti- Vomit Tablets
Spratt’s Bone Builder
Spratt’s Canine Elixir
Spratt’s Consumption Capsules
Spratt’s Chorea Tablets
Spratt’s Chronic Skin Disease Tablets .
Spratt’s Cough Tablets
Spratt’s Constipation Tablets
Spratt’s Digestive Tablets
Spratt’s Diarrhoea Tablets
Spratt’s Distemper Tablets
Spratt’s Ear Canker Ointment
Spratt’s Eye Lotion Tablets 60
Spratt’s Eczema and Sarcoptic Mange Medicine ... .60
Spratt’s Hair Stimulant and Restorer 60
Spratt’s Kidney Tablets 60
Spratt’s Mange Medicine 60
Spratt’s Mouth and Throat Wash 60
Spratt’s Pneumonia Tablets 60
Spratt’s Puragative Tablets $0.60
Spratt’s Rheumatism Tablets 60
Spratt’s Tonic and Condition Tablets 60
Spratt’s Worm Capsules 60
Spratt’s Worm Capsules for Puppies 60
Spratt’s Tonic and Condition Tablets for Toy
Dogs and Puppies 60
Spratt’s Tonic and.Condition Tablets for Cats ... .60
Spratt’s Distemper Tablets for Toy Dogs and
Puppies 1.00
Spratt’s Distemper Tablets for Cats 1.00
Spratt’s Vermifuge Capsules for Toy Dogs and
Puppies 60
Spratt’s Vermifuge capsules for Cats 60
Large Packages by Express
^gal. cans 1-gal cans
Spratt’s Dip. $2.00 $4.00
Spratt’s Mange Medicine 2.00 4.00
Spratt’s Eczema and Sarcoptic Mange Medicine
(Ointment). 1 lb., $2.00; 2 lbs $4.00
Spratt’s Worm Capsules, Kennel Size 5.00
Spratt’s Worm Capsules for Puppies, Kennel Size 5.00
These packages contain 15 times the quantity packed
in a 60c package.
$0.60
.60
.60
.60
.60
.75
.60
.60
.60
.60
.60
.60
.60
.60
1.00
.60
Write for Spratt’s Book on Feeding
SERGEANT’S DOG MEDICINES
Sergeant’s
Sergeant’s
Sergeant’s
Sergeant’s
Sergeant’s
Sergeant’s
Sergeant’s
Sergeant’s
Sergeant’s
Sergeant’s
Sergeant’s
Distemper Medicine $1.20
Mange Medicine 65
Condition Pills 60
Sure Shot Capsules 60
Sure Shot Liquid 60
Tape Worm Medicine 60
Arsenic and Iron Pills 60
Canker Wash .60
Well Mouth 60
Pepsin Tablets 60
Cough Medicine 60
Sergeant’s Rheumatic Pills
Sergeant’s Dog Rub
Sergeant’s Eye Wash
Sergeant’s Constipation Capsules . . . .
Sergeant’s Carbolic Tar Soap
Sergeant’s Skip-Flea Soap
Sergeant’s Skip-Flea Powder
Sergeant’s Disinfectant —
4 oz. bottles $0.25 1 quart.
12 oz. bottles 50 1 gallon
By Express only.
Write for Sergeant’s Free Dog Book
CLAYTON’S DOG REMEDIES
Clayton’s Mange Remedy $0.50
Clayton’s Skin Lotion 50
Clayton’s Hair Tonic 50
Clayton’s Distemperene 50
Clayton’s Condition Pills 50
Clayton’s B. P. & Cooling Pills 50
Clayton’s Digestive Tablets 50
Clayton’s Laxative Pills 50
Clayton’s Worm Pills 50
Clayton’s Tape Worm ExpeUer 50
Clayton’s Vemufinge
Clayton’s Canker Lotion
Clayton’s Eye Lotion
Clayton’s Fit Remedy
Clayton’s Cough Remedy . . .
Clayton’s Sulphur Tablets . . .
Clayton’s Rheumatic Tablets
Clayton’s Diarrhoea Remedy
Clayton’s Chores Tablets
Clayton’s Ceoline Dog Wash
,$0.60
, .60
, .60
. .30
, .25
, .25
. .25
$0.75
2.00
$0.50
.50
.50
.50
.50
.50
.50
.50
.50
.50
ST. LOUIS SEED COMPANY — Dependable Poultry Supplies
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PULLMAN CRATE
UTILITY DOG SHIPPING CRATE
For Shipping Do^s with Greatest Possible Convenience,
Comfort and Luxury. Handsomest Dog Crate Made.
All the fittings and hardware used are solid brass, also
brass door knob with padlock. Has buffet for feeding
and galvanized iron water cup fiUable from outside of crate.
Removable false bottom for cleaning, perfectly ventilated,
substantially made, very light and extra handsome in ap-
pearance.
Inside •
Measurements Weight Price
Long-wide-high
No. 1—24 X 16 X 18 30 lbs $28.50
No. Z—30 X 19 X 22 37 lbs 30.00
No. 3—36 X 22 X 26 56 lbs 31.50
No. 4 — 42 X 24 X 32 73 lbs 38.50
No. 6—33 X 26 X 28 62 lbs. 36.50
Size Shipping Crates to Order.
No. 1 Pullman or No. 91 Utility — For Fox, Boston,
Scotch and Skye Terriers, Cocker Spaniels, Bull Dogs,
Beegles and the like.
For Shipping Dogs Safely and Comfortably by Express.
Made of tough elm slats woven together with galvanized
steel wire, ironed to prevent gnawing. All metal parts are
galvanized and will not rust. Corners are ironed and riveted
and will not pull apart. Heavy iron mesh in door and opening
in back for ventilation. Light in weight and stands roughest
usage.
Inside
M easur ements
Weight
Price
Long-wide-high
No. 91—24 X 16 X 18
24 lbs
$10.00
No. 92—30 X 19 X 22
37 lbs
12.00
No. 93—36 X 22 X 26
47 lbs
15.00
No. 94—42 X 24 X 32
60 lbs
18.00
No. 2 Pullman or No. 92 Utility — For Bull, Irish and Aire-
dale Terriers, and small size Pointers, Setters and Collies.
WILLOW SLEEPING BASKET
For Dogs and Cats, Keeps tuem from Sleeping on Beds,
Chairs, Etc.
Animals prefer their own beds same as humans. Better
for them and you. No hairs on furniture, no mud prints.
Made from finest imported French swamp grown willow
Can be lined to keep off drafts and little night drop curtains
can be hung from top edge. Light, strong, durable.
No. 1 — Small
No. 2— Medium LOO
No. 3 — Large L50
No. 4 — Extra large 5.00
PEERLESS SHIPPING CRATE AND KENNEL
THE PEERLESS SHIPPING CRATE AND KENNEL is constructed like a
trunk with a place in the top for accessories such as brush, comb, lead, sweater,
etc. On the floor is a rubber mat. This rubber mat is covered with a pillow
filled with cedar shavings. This crate has a fine finish and can be used
very nicely as an indoor kennel. This crate is a great favorite as an indoor
kennel. This crate is a great favorite among Boston Terrier breeders as
everything can be sent to the dog show in one crate. Outside measure-
ments: 17 H inches wide, 25 M inches long, 22M inches high. Price* $30.00.
No. 3 Pullman or No. 93 Utility — For Setters, Pointers
and Collies.
No. 6 Pullman — For two Pointers, two Setters, or two
Collies.
No. 4 Pullman or No. 94 Utility — For Greyhounds,
Wolfhoimds, Police Dogs and small size Great Danes.
ITEMS ON THIS PAGE SHIPPED BY EXPRESS ONLY
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DOG FURNISHINGS
ROUND COLLAR
No. 1480— Length 15, 17, 19 in., % in. wide $1.40
No. 1481— Length 17, 19, 21 in., 1 in. wide 1.60
ROUND CHOKE COLLARS
No. 1485 — Length 22, 24, 26 in., 1 in. wide $2.50
HARNESS
Brass Trimmings, Black or Russett
No. 2165 — ^Length 17, 19, 21 in., % in. wide $2.00
No. 2166 — Length 17, 19, 21 in., 3^ in. wide 2.50
No. 2167 — Length 20, 22, 24 in., ^ in. wide 3.00
No. 2168 — Length 24, 26, 28 in., % in. wide 3.50
No. 2169 — Length 28, 30, 32 in., 1 in. wide 4.00
FANCY DOUBLE LEATHER
COLLAR
Brass Trimmings, Lock Tongue Buckle, Black or Russet
No. 1275 — Length 12, 14, 16 in., ^ in. wide $1.50
No. 1276 — Length 12, 14, 16 in., % in. wide 2.00
No. 1277 — ^Length 14, 16, 18 in., 1 in. wide 2.50
No. 1278— Length 16, 18, 20 in., 134 in. wide — 3.00
HARNESS
Patent Leather. Suitable for all Breeds, Combina-
tion black, red and green Lock Tongue Buckle. A
Beautiful Harness.
No. 2185 — Length 18, 20, 22 in., 3^ in. wide $3.50
No. 2186 — Length 20, 22, 24 in., % in. wide 4.00
No. 2187 — Length 24, 26, 28 in., % in. wide 4.50
No. 2188 — Length 28, 30, 32 in., 1 in. wide 5.00
“HAPPI DOG”
Adjustable Wire Muzzle
No. 1 — For smallest dogs — Poms, Pekes, etc $0.40
No. 2 — For medium dogs— Fox Terriers, Scotties,
etc 50
No. 3 — For large dogs — Airedales, Collies, etc 60
4 — -For largest dogs — Mastiffs, Danes, etc,. .. .70
WRITE FOR BABY CHICK PRICE LIST
ST. LOUIS SEED COMPANY — Dependable Poultry Supplies 121
DOG NECESSITIES
EXTRA QUALITY LEATHER DOG LEAD
HAND STITCHED— IMPORTED SCISSORS SNAP
No. 2215 — 14 iiich, 48 inch length $1.00
No. 2215—^ inch, 48 inch length 1.15
No. 2215 — y2 inch, 48 inch length 1.25
No. 2216 — ^ inch, 48 inch length 1.40
No. 2216 — M inch, 48 inch length 1.55
SLANTED BRISTLE BRUSH HUNTING BELL
The ideal brush for dogs.
Price
$2.00
Slip Collar through Slit.
Price
$1.00
HORN WHISTLE
Horn Whistle (as illustrated) $1.00
Municipal Police ¥/histle (metal • 50
BLANKETS
SLICKER
For combing dead, matted hair, fleas, etc., from
dog coat.
Price $1 .50
EXTRA QUALITY
10
in
$2.00
16 in
$3.00
12
in
2.25
18 in
3.50
14
in
2.50
20 in
4.00
No. 25
No. 26
No. 27
COLLAR LOCKS
$0.25
.35
.60
him
DOG EAR MARKING OUTFIT
By tattooing the registry number or some other distinguishing mark in yom' dogs ear you can always identify
Outfit complete with instructions $1 .00
122
‘‘Pure and Sure" Seeds—ST. LOUIS SEED COMPANY
PLANET JR. FARM AND GARDEN IMPLEMENTS
Carefully made of best materials. Save time, labor* money. Specialized tools made by Specialists.
No. 4 PLANET JR. COMBINED HILL AND
DRILL SEEDER AND WHEEL HOE
No. 11 PLANET JR. DOUBLE WHEEL HOE
CULTIVATOR, PLOW AND RAKE
COON pays for itself in the family garden as well as in
^ the larger acreage. Sows all garden seeds (in drills or in
hiUs), plows, opens furrows and covers them, hoes and cul-
tivates quickly and easily.
No. 25 Planet Jr. Combined
Hill and Drill Seeder, Double
Wheel Hoe, Culti-
vator and Plow.
A favorite among market-gardeners, oniongrowers. or large
gardeners. It is a perfect seeder, and combined double and
single wheel hoe. No. 25, Price* Complete, §26.00.
A FAVORITE among onion-growers, market gardeners.
The hill dropping is simple and reliable, making
hills either 4, 6, 8, 12 or 24 inches apart.
16-inch Steel Drive Wheel. Holds 3 Quarts of Seed. Weight
packed. 44 lbs. Price* $21.00.
PLANET JR. No. 3 HILL
AND DRILL SEEDER
No. 3 Planet Jr. Hill
and Drill Seeder.
A single and double wheel
hoe in one. Straddles crops
till 20 inches high, then
works between. Has
steel frames and 14-
inch steel wheels.
The greatest hand-
cultivating tool in
the world.
No. 11 Planet Jr. Cultivator — Price* $16.75.
No. 12 Planet Jr. Double and Single Wheel Hoe is
identical with No. 11, except that the 4M-in. hoes and
the rakes are omitted from the equipment. Price* $13.00
No. 13 PLANET JR. DOUBLE AND SINGLE
WHEEL HOE
N o. 13 has same frame, wheels and handles as Nos. 11 and
12, but has for equipment one pair of 6-inch hoes only,
the most useful of the cultivating attachments, and all
that some onion growers and others want. Price* $9.25.
ST. LOUIS SEED COMPANY— “Pure and Sure’' Seeds
123
GARDEN IMPLEMENTS
Give years of satisfactory service after moderate cost is forgotten. Cheapest in the long run.
No. 119
GARDEN PLOW AND CULTIVATOR
A very useful tool, particularly made
for those who prefer a high wheel
garden tool. Where the groxmd is
somewhat rough, or not very weU
prepared, this 24 inch wheel hoe
will run easily. The fine assort-
ment of cultivating attach
ments will do any of your
cultivating, plowing, hilling,
etc. Equip-
ment : I
1 14 - inc h
cultivating
tooth; 1 4-
inch culti-
vatingtooth;
1 garden
plow ; 1 re-
versible
CO mbina-
tion of scuf-
fle blade and
3 cultivating teeth. 24 inch steelwheel. Price: $5.75.
PLANET JR. JUVENILE WHEEL HOE
consists of 3
narrow culti-
vator teeth.
Tool is made
of the best
material, and
is up to Planet
Jr. quality in every way.
It will instil in the
youngster that spirit of
industry that is so use-
ful and will build up healthful
and sturdy constitutions. Price:
$4.50.
1^ Patterned after the regu-
lar Planet Jr. Single Wheel
Hoe, this tool is made for
and will prove very at-
tractive to those boys
and girls who have 1
a natural inclination
to imitate their
parents in the
garden.
Equipment
Planet Jr. Tools are the
Standard of the World
FIREFLY GARDEN PLOW
Exceedingly useful to owners of small gardens, throwing a
furrow four to six inches wide and one to three inches deep.
This tool will enable a busy man to do all his garden work
in a few minutes. Fine for scratching up the chicken yard.
Price: $4.50.
ffl
EXTRAS FOR PLANET JR. TOOLS
Plow for Single Wheel Hoe. Price, each $1.50
SlOO/101 Hoes. Price: 7-inch Blade, pair 1.35
Rakes. Prices^Each, 3 tooth, 75c; 5 tooth 1.00
Disc Hoes. Price, pair ^ 3.50
Three-Proi^ Cultivator Teeth. Price: each 1.15
Cultivator Teeth. Price: each ,40
No. 35
PLANET JR. SEEDER ATTACHMENT
For Wheel Hoes and Garden Plows
Ever since the wheel hoe re-
placed the hand hoe in the kitchen
garden there has been an insistent
demand for a small seeder. The
seeding attachment shown here can
beattachedtoany Planet Jr. Single
or Double Wheel Hoe or Garden
Plow.
F Remember this attachment does not replace our regular
line of seeders — it is intended for the small kitchen garden
where the rows are usually short — not large enough to warrant
the purchase of a complete seeder. It is just as accurate as
the larger models and change from one seed to another is
made in a few minutes.
Everyone raising his own table vegetables should have this
attachment. Price: $7.00.
STAR PULVERIZER, CULTIVATOR AND
WEEDER
This new type of
the Star Pulverizer
has one row of star
discs and an oscillat-
ing blade. The star discs br^k
up the ground and the oscillating
blade pulverizes it, at the same time
cutting off the weeds directly be-
neath the surface. Useful in flower
gardens or anywhere where plants
are close. It cuts a width of eight inches.
The curved handle makes it easy to handle
Price: $7.00.
No. 8 PLANET JR. HORSE HOE AND
CULTIVATOR
This Style is a general fav-
orite, being complete and
easily operated. Made for long
and continuous service. This
cultivator closes to
10 inches and opens
to 25 inches. The lever expander and depth regulator make
this an easy tool to use. The teeth are made of bevel steel
and hardened. Price: Complete, $21.50.
This twelve'^tooth Harrow gives excellent satisfaction. For
farmers and gardeners it is imequaled for deep or close
cultivation or when desired to work a crop thorougmy
without hilling. For the strawberry grower it is invalu-
able. Price? $16.50,
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LAWN MOWERS
“PHILADELPHIA” LAWN MOWER
STYLE A ALL STEEL.
Being all steel, it is practically indestructible. Excellent for large areas
where a good mower is necessary.
Cylinder with 4 blades. Driving wheel, 10 inches. Diameter of cylinder,
6^ inches. Train of 3 gears on one side. Double ratchet.
Size Price
17 inch $27.50
19 inch 28.75
LAWN TRIMMER
LAWN TRIMMER — Will cut smoothly to 34 iiich of wall, making use of
shears unnecessary. Built for durability and service. Cylinder with 4
blades. Driving wheel, 8 inches. Diameter of cylinder, 534 inches.
Size Price
6 inch $8.50
GRASS CATCHER — Heavy gauge galvanized wire frame, covered with
extra quality 8-oz. green and white striped canvas sides and back. Price:
each, 14 to 16 inch, $1.50; 18 to 20 inch, $2.00.
THE ECLIPSE Self Sharpening LAWN MOWER
Direct drive from both sides. Made of the best materials. Any owner
can sharpen this mower by reversing the blades. Cylinder with 4 blades.
Driving wheels 10 inches. Patented bronze bearings.
Size Price
14 inch $16.50
16 inch 18.00
18 inch 19.50
THE LADY
Built of the same high grade material as the Eclipse.
The reel is 6 inch, four blade controlled with ball
ratchets and held in plain adjustable bearing. The drive
wheels are 8 inches.
This is a very strong built mower that wiU give
good service for many years, and yet is sold at a low
price.
Size Price
14 inch $ 9.00
16 inch 10.25
18 inch 11.75
Pennsylvania Rotary Lawn Rake
This is virtually a revolving lawn comb, having
flexible steel wire teeth which go between the blades
of grass and comb out all dead grass, crab grass,
leaves, sticks and other rubbish. It leaves the grass
standing upright. The action of the three revolving
rakes raises up the creeping crab grass and other
low growing weeds so the lawn mower can cut them
before going to seed, thus effectually ridding the
lawn of annual weeds. It has a dumpable collecting
box. This work is most effectually accomplished by
the use of the Pennsylvania Gem Lawn Cleaner and
Rake. One man can do more work than four with
rakes. (See cut.)
Price: 24-inch machine $35.00
(Weight packed for shipment, 90 lbs.)
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THE MILBRADT POWER MOWER
MADE IN ST. LOUIS. FULLY GUARANTEED.
Plant Sprinklers
Cedar-Tree Tubs
Elgin Sprinkler
The MILBRADT MOWER is a thoroughly practical machine designed
especially for the small estate, country club and park — for every fawn
that is half an acre and more in size. It is an improved mower that
does all the work of a larger model, with none of the cumbersome operation
and excessive expense that necessarily accompany a machine of greater
size. Weight 160 lbs. Cuts 27-inch wide, four to six acres per day —
gasoline consumption two to three quarts per day — so simple a 12-year
old boy can run it. Price: $245.00.
RUBBER PLANT SPRINKLERS
S COLL AY PLANT SPRINKLER— Made of the best rubber. Used for
spraying house plants, sprinkling clothes, etc. Price: $1.50.
PUTTY BULB — The best appliance for distributing putty. Used by a large
number of leading florists. Price: Each, $1.50.
LAWN SPRINKLERS
ELGIN SPRINKLERS — Each year meets with a greater sale of these.
Has iron stand which will slide over the grass. Nothing to get out of
order. Price: 75c.
SAUCER SPRINKLER — An all brass sprinkler with iron base. Price: 75c.
LAWN AND GARDEN HOSE
We make a specialty of the very best lawn and garden hose. We do not
handle a wrapped hose; only the best moulded hose is worth buying. The
moulded hose will last for years after cheap wrapped hose is worn out.
Price: ^-inch, 13c foot; %-mch, 16c foot.
HOSE MENDERS
“PERFECT CLINCHING” HOSE MENDER — The best mender on the
market. Easy to put on and no danger of leaking. Price: J^-inch
M“ii»ch and 5^ -inch, 10c each; $1.00 per dozen.
“PERFECT CLINCHING” HOSE COUPLING — A self-fastening coupling
that does not require extra bands, bolts or wires. Price: J^-inch,
^-inch and ^-inch, 25c each.
RUBBER HOSE WASHERS — Price: ^-inch, dozen, 5c; 1-inch, dozen
10c.
CEDAR TREE TUBS
IV/TADE of the very choicest seasoned cedar, highly finished with black
hoops; will last twice as long as cypress tubs.
Diam.
Diam.
Height.
No. In.
In.
Price
1. 12
101^
$2.50
2. 13
13
2.35
3. 14 M
15
4.00
No.
4.
In.
16J^
19 M
Height.
In.
15K
Price
$4.90
5.50
RICHMOND STYLE TREE TUBS
'T'HESE Tree Tubs are made of the same selected Virginia White Cedar,
bound with flat steel hoops. _
Top Top ^
No. Diam. Depth Price No. Diam. Depth Price
4B 9 inch 9 inch $1.00 6B 11 inch 10 mch $1.50
5B 10 inch 9 inch 1.10 7B 12 inch 11 mch 1.75
Saucer Sprinkler.
PLANT STAKES AND POT LABELS
Natural Cane Stakes.
6 ft., doz.$0.20 100.. $1.50 10 ft., doz . $0.50 100.... $4.00
8 ft., doz. .35 100... 2.50
PLANT STAKES— Bamboo.
1 ft., doz. $0.10
l^ft., doz. .10
2 ft., doz. .15
Painted Green.
100. . $0.75 3 ft., doz. .$0.18
100.. .85 4 ft., doz.. .20
100.. 1.00 5 ft., doz.. .25
100 . .
100. .
100. .
$1.25
. 1.50
. 2.00
Dahlia Poles, Painted Green.
5 ft., doz. $1.40 100. . .$11.00 6 ft., doz. .$1.50 100. . .$12.00
POT LABELS
Per
Per
100
1000
$2.00
5 inch
.40
2.50
6 inch
.50
3.00
Per Per
100 1000
8 inch $0.55 $4.50
12 inch 1.50
WIRED TREE LABELS.
3>^x^-in., per 1000. . . . .$3.25 5xlJ^-in., pkg. of 200, $1.50
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GARDEN IMPLEMENTS
■pOR the gardener, the proper tools are just as essential for the performance of
their works as for any man.
On this and the following pages are listed tools of every description that will
aid in better gardening. They are not novelties or playthings but real factors in
the production of the best that is to be had from your work in the garden.
ACME WEEDER OR HAND CULTIVATOR — Combination hoe and cultivator
combined. Made of solid steel. Price; Each, $1.25.
ASPARAGUS KNIFE — Highest grade crucible steel, highly i)olished blade, 7%
inches long, 1 }4-m.ch blade, fastened by two rivets in highly polished hardwood
handle. Price: Each, 50c.
BEET HOE — A handy little tool for gardeners to thin out lettuce, beets and other
small vegetables. 8-inch handle. Price; Each, 50c.
EDGER PLANET JR. — To keep grounds looking neat and attractive, the grass
bordering all walks must be frequently edged and this will do the work quickly
and with little effort, no matter if the walks are straight or curved. Price;
$2.00.
GARDEN TROWEL — 4-inch, riveted handle. Price; Each, 20c.
E. Z. HAND WEEDER — (See cut.) Price; Each, Style A, 25c.
EXCELSIOR HAND WEEDER — For weeding seed beds, stirring soil in hotbeds,
etc. Price: Each, 15c.
FRUIT PICKERS— ‘Attach to pole of any desired length. Saves all cUmbing,
especially on yoxmg trees. Price; Each, 60c.
GARDEN DIBBLE — All iron; is used for transplanting small plants. Has
polished steel point. Price; Each, 35c; D Handle, 50c.
GARDEN SET — Three Pieces; Shovel, 6x4^-inch blade, 42-inch handle: Hoe,
4x3J^-inch blade, 48-inch handle; Rake, 55^-inch head with six 2H-inch
bent teeth. Price; $1.50 per Set.
GARDEN HOE — Highest grade crucible forged steel, oil tempered polished blade
Price; $1.00.
GARDEN RAKE — All steel, with short teeth, for walks and driveways. Price;
16 teeth, each, $1.50.
MOLE TRAP — Is designed particularly for trapping Ground Moles. This trap is
of a type in which a spring actuated member provided with sharp-pointed
prongs is reciprocatingly mounted on a stationary frame or supporting
structure and is held in an elevated position by a latch or trigger mechanism
that is adapted to be tripped by a mole traveling through a furrow in the
ground at a point where the trap is located. Price; Each, $2.00.
Fruit Picker
Garden Bake.
HAND SPADING FORK — These forks are well made, the tines
are polished about half-way and adjoining part enameled
blue 11 -inch, 40c.
HEDGE SHEARS — 8-inch, with notch. The “notch” is at the
heel of the blades, for cutting small branches. Price; $2.50;
6-inch, $1.75.
LANG’S HAND WEEDER — In our opinion this is the best of all
weeders. Price; Each, 25c.
LAWN RAKE, OLE OLSON — The wooden teeth in this rake
are mortised through the head and clinched in a way that holds
them absolutely tight andrigid. Price; 26 teeth, each, $1.75.
RAFFIA
We will furnish you the finest quality of Raffia on the market in
different colors. The natural Raffia is also used for tying up
plants in field or greenhouse. Price; Natural, lb., 30c;
skein, 10c; colored, skein, 15c; 1 lb. pkg., $1.25. Postage
extra.
REED
■^SED for basket making, lattice work, etc. We carry all
sizes adapted for schools, homes, etc.
1 roll
1 lb.
1 roll
1 lb.
No. 1....
$0.15
$1.15
No. 4 . . .
$1.00
No. 2
1.10
No. 5. . .
15
.95
No. 3... .
15
1.05
No. 6. ..
.90
By Mail, add Postage 10c per lb.
Lang’s Weeder
Excelsior
Hand Weeder
Garden Trowels
Garden Dibble
Beet Hoe
Mole Trap
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GARDEN IMPLEMENTS — Continued
Shovel
Uand Spading Fork
PRUNING SAW — Highest grade crucible
steel, polished and etched blade with ad-
justable cherry-wood handle. 14-inch
blade. Price* $1.25.
PRUNING SHEARS — ^Very strong steel
blades and good spring. Price* Each,
No. 30, $1.25; No. 140, $2.00.
POTATO HOOK — Highest grade crucible
forged steel tumbled finished prongs, oil
tempered and carfeuliy tested; Pent head.
Price* Each, $1.25.
SPADING FORK — Four flat diamond back
tumbled finished tines, inches long;
spread (extreme width), 6 inches; malleable
D handle, with wood grip. Price* Each,
$1.50.
SPAGNUM MOSS — Extensively used for
filling Fern and Orchid baskets, mixing with
potting soil, covering tops of pots to pre-
serve moistlU’e, etc. Price* lb., 10c; bale,
about 20 lbs., $2.00.
SHOVEL — A handy tool for the garden
Price* $1.75.
STEEL GRASS SHEARS — For trimming
edges on walks or borders. The best made.
Prices Each, 75c.
THE PULL EASY is the best cultivator for
the army of early risers, who faithfully
tend a little patch of green things in the
back yard. Every part is of the best ma-
terial; the teeth are drop-forged steel, set
in an indestructible plate. The handle is
perfectly smooth, of straight-grained, tough
white ash. Price* Each, $1.75.
TRANSPLANTING TROWEL— -Made of
the same material as the above. Price*
5-inch, 20c; 7-inch, 30c.
TURF EDGER — 9-inch crucible steel pohshed
blade, tempered and sharpened; gold
bronzed solid steel socket; blade and
socket in one piece; 4-foot selected ash
handle. Price* Each, $1.25.
TREE PRUNERS, WATER’S— The best
pruner on the market. Price* 8 ft., $2.50;
10 ft., $2.75; 12 ft., $3.00. Extra Blades,
each, 50c.
“McKENNEY” TREE PRUNERS
The No. 0 is a one- hand pruner having
compound leverage and two cutting blades.
The blades are drop forged from tool steel
and carrying a long wearing edge, the handles
being smooth and round and easy on the
hand. The spring used is quick acting.
Pruner is designed so that it may be used
to advantage in very thick shinibbery. Cuts
limbs inch in diameter. Length, 15
inches. Price* $4.00.
Number 1 cuts limbs 1 inch in diameter easy
and perfect. It is the lightest Pruner on
the market for the size that it cuts. It has
two cutting blades, drop forged from tool
steel. The handles are of steel and the
hand grip designed so that it may be cai>
ried on the belt. Length. 23 inches. Price*
$4.50.
Number 2 cuts limbs 1 inches in diameter
easy and perfect. It has two cutting
blades, drop forged from tool steel, and with
the patented leverage is the most powerful
pruner built. Price* $6.50.
Steel Grass Shears.
Pruning Shears.
Transplanting Trowel.
Spading Fork.
McKenney’s Pruner.
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MOE’S ALL STEEL GARDEN TOOLS
Made of heavy pressed steel, all one piece, and practically indestructible. No loose wood handles, and nothing to break.
The handles are formed round and smooth, no rough edges and are just the right size and shape to afford easy grip.
They have the proper hang or balance, are stiff and strong, without unnecessary weight.
High grade durable tools. Handsomely finished in baked black enamel, with ground and polished points.
No. 80 — Garden Trowel. One-piece pressed steel. Handsomely
finished in black baked enamel. Length of blade, 6 inches.
Ground and polished points. Shipping weight, 1 lb. Price:
Each, $0.25.
No. 81 — Transplanting Trowel. One-piece pressed steel. Handsomely
finished in black and baked enamel. Length of blade, 6 inches.
Width, 1 % inches. Price, each $0.25.
No. 87 — Hand Weeder
No. 82— Garden Weeder. One-piece pressed steel. Handsomely
finished in black baked enamel. Has five steel fingers, and is
one of the most useful and handiest garden tools made. Ground
and polished points. Price: Each, $0.25.
]Vo. 85 — Garden Trowel. Made of a single piece of heavy galvanized
steel. Handle and blade all in one piece. No wood handles
to break or come off. An excellent tool at a low price. Price:
Each, $0.10.
No. 80 — Garden Trovel.
No- 87 — Hand Weeder. :Made of one piece of hard,
stiff steel. Ground edges and black enameled handle.
Shipping weight, 1 lb. Price: Each, 20c.
> o. 88 — Dandelion Weeder. Made of one piece of hard,
stiff steel. Ground point and black enameled handle.
Shipping weight, 1 lb. Price: Each, 25c.
No. 81 — Transplanting Trowel.
CORN PLANTER — The Eclipse Rotary has positive
feed. Four changes of disc (one disc for seed or broom
corn). No planter is complete without wheel to
drop one grain to replant drilled corn. Price: Each,
$2.50.
No. 88 — Dandelion Weeder-
CYCLONE SEED SOWERS
The material used in the construction of the Cyclone is of the
best throughout. The machine is practically and mechanically
built. The hopper or sack has a capacity of H bushel. It
sows, with ease to the operator, all varieties of grain and grass
perfectly even. Price: $2.00; $2.15 postpaid.
LIGHTNING TIN HORN
SEED SOWER
CAHOON’S BROADCAST SOWER
For sowing Clover, Timothy, Millet, Oats, Wheat,
Hemp, Barley, Rye, Rice, Buckwheat, etc. Standard
Seeder of the World — A Model for Accuracy and
Durability — Malleable Iron Frame — Steel Hopper
and Gate — Brass Discharger.
The breadth of the cast will be according to the weight
of the seed. Wheat and Rye, 30 to 36 feet. Oats, 21 to
25 feet. Barley, 27 to 33, Clover, Millet, ^Hungarian
Seed, 20 to 24 feet. Hemp, 27 to 30 feet. Timothy, 15 to
18 feet. Price: $4.00; $4.25 postpaid.
Cahoon Seeder.
Has long tin sectional tube, having
sack attached; also has adjustable
feed for different grains and quan-
tities. Suitable for small seeds only.
Will spread seed evenly from 30 to
40 feet. Method of sowing is by
swinging tube in horizontal posi-
tion from right to left, which
closely resembles the old method
by hand. Price: $1.00; $1.10
postpaid.
Corn Planter
TO THE HOME OF
“PURE AND SURE SEEDS”
From
P. O
State
ST. LOUIS SEED CO.
411-413 Washington Ave.
ST. LOUIS, MO.
HORTICULTURAL BOOKS
Agriculture^ The Prtnclplee o£— Prof. L. H. Bailey .$2«25
Ailalfa — E. D. Cobi^n 75
Apple Culture — Bailey .75
Asparagus Culture — F. M. Hexamer 1.25
Broom Com Culture — A. G. McCall .75
Bulbs and Tuberous Rooted Plants — Allen 2.50
Cabbaj^es* Cauliflower — C. L. Allen .75
Celery Culture — ^T. Greiner #75
Fruit HarTestinj^y Storinj^y Marketinj^ — F. A.
Waugh 2.00
Gardenin)^ for Pleasure — Peter Henderson 2.00
Gardening for Profit — Peter Henderson 2.00
Garden-Makinii — Prof. L. H. Bailey 2.00
Garden Guide — The Amatexir Gardener 1.00
Hedges, Windbreaks— C. & E. P. Powell 75
Irrigation Farmini^ — Lute Wilcox. 2.00
Landscape Gardening — F. A._ Waugh 1.50
Mushroom Culture — W. Robinson 1.00
Mnshroomst How to Grow Them — ^Wm. Falconer. $1.50
Our Four-Acre Farm —
Onion Culture, The New — Greiner ,75
Orcharding-Productive — Sears 2,50
Peach Culture, Revised—Fvdton 1.25
Peanut Plant — B. W. Jones ,75
Pomolo^, Sysfematic — F. A. Waugh 1.50
Soilinji Crops and the Silo — Thomas Shaw 1.50
Strawberry Culturist — Andrew S. Fuller .60
Sweet Potato Culture — Fitz ,75
Tobacco Culture 50
Truck Farming in the South — Dr. A. Oemler 2.00
FLOWERS
Floriculture, Commercial — Fritz Bahrs $5.50
Floriculture, Practical — Henderson 2.50
Window Flower Garden — Heinrich ,75
ST. LOUIS SEED COMPANY’S CALENDAR FOR
SEED PLANTERS IN THE LATITUDE OF ST. LOUIS
JANUARY— Sow in Hot-Bed — Early Beet, Early
Cabbage, Forcing Carrot, Cauliflower, Early Lettuce,
Early Onions, Radish.
FEBRUARY — Sow in Hot-Bed — ^Early Beet, Brocoli,
Early Cabbage, Forcing Carrot, Cauliflower, Celery,
Cucumber, Egg Plant, Early Lettuce, Parsley, Pepper,
Early Onions, Radish, Tomato.
MARCH — Sow in Hot-Bed — Early Beet, Early Cabbage,
Forcing Carrot, Cauliflower, Celery, Cucumber, Egg
Plant, Kohl Rabi, Lettuce, Melon, Parsley, Pepper, Onions,
Radish, Tomato, Herbs. Sow in Open Ground — Beana,
Beets, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery, Carrot, Cress, Leek,
Lettuce, Onion, Parsnip, Peas, Potatoes, Radish, Spin-
ach, Early Turnip, Omon Sets.
APRIL — Sow in Hot-Bed — Cucumber, Egg Plant, Melon,
Pepper, Tomato. Sow in Open Ground — Asparagus,
Beans, Beets, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery,
Sweet Corn; Cucumber, Cress, Endive, Kale, Kohl Rabi,
Leek, Lettuce, Melons, Onions, Parsley, Parsnip, Peas,
Potatoes, Radish, Rhubarb, Salsify, Spinach, Tomato,
Turnip, Sage, Herbs, Onion Sets.
MAY — Sow in Open Ground — ^English Beans, Pole
Beans, Bush Beans, Beets, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage,
Carrot, Celery, Sweet Com, Cress, Cucumber, Endive,
Kale, Kohl Rabi, Leek, Lettuce, Melon, Okra, Omon,
Parsley, Parsnip, Peas, Potatoes, Pumpkin, Radish,
Salsify, Spinach, Squash, Tomato, Turnip, Herbs.
JUNE — Sow in Open Ground — Bush Beans, Lima Beans,
Pole Beans, Beet, Carrot, Cabbage, Sweet Corn, Cress,
Cucumber, Endive, Kale, Kohl Rabi, Lettuce, Melon,
Okra, Peas, Potatoes, Pumpkin, Radish, Spinach, Squash,
Turnip, Rutabaga.
JULY — Sow in Open Ground — Bush Beans, Beet
Carrot, Sweet Corn, Corn Salad, Cress, Cucumber,
Endive, Gherkin, Kale, Kohl Rabi, Lettuce, Okra, Pump-
kin, Radish, Spinach, Squash, Turnip, Rutabaga.
AUGUST — ^Sow in Open Ground — Bush Beans, Corn,
Salad, Cucumber, Endive, Lettuce, Early Peas, Radish,
Spinach, Squash, Turnip. Plant — Winter Onions.
SEPTEMBER — Sow in Open Ground — Ccrn Salad,
Cress, Kale, Lettuce, Mustard, Winter Radish, Spinach
Turnip. Plant — Winter Onions. Write for St. L. S.
Co.*s Bulb Catalogue.
OCTOBER — Sow in open Ground — Corn Salad, Cress,
Kale, Lettuce, Mustard, Spinach. Plant — Hyacinth,
Tulips, Narcissus and other Dutch Bulbs in open ground,
pots or glasses.
NOVEMBER — Plant Hyacinth, TxiUps, Narcissus and other
Dutch Bulbs in open ground, pots or glasses.
SEED TABLES
Bokhara.
Red.
Red Top— solid seed.
Fescue
Tall Meadow Oat . . .
Weight Quantity to
per Bus. Sow 1 Acre
.60 lbs.
20
to
25]
.60
8
to
10
.60
8
to
10
.60
10
to
15
.60
8
to
10
.60
6
to
8
.60
3
to
5
.50
8
to
10
.60
25
to
35
.60
25
to
35
.60
6
to
8
.48
25
to
35
.14
28
to
42
.40
2
to
3
.14
15
to
20
.20
30
to
40
.14
20
to
30
.20
30
to
40
.26
25
to
30
.14
20
to
25
.14
40
to
60
.14
20
to
30
.14
12
to
15
.14
16
to
20
6
to
10
.14
20
to
30
.12
20
to
30
.46
10
to
12
30
to
40
114
40
to
50
Barley
Beans — Navy
Beans -Field
Beans — Soja
Broom Corn Seed
Buckwheat
Cane Seed — for Sugar
Cane Seed — for fodder
Castor Beans
Corn — Field
Com Fodder, broadcast . . . .
Corn Fooder, drilled
Com, Pop — shelled
Cow Peas
Flax
Hemp
Kaffir Corn — ^in drills
Kaffir Com — broadcast ...
Oats
Peas — Field
Peanuts
Pumpkin, Common Field . .
Rape, Dwarf Essex
Rye
Sunflower
Teosinte
Wheat — Spring or Winter .
Vetches — Spring or Winter
Weight
per Bus
1.
Quantity to
Sow 1 Acre
.48 lbs.
into
bus.
.60
IH to
2
bus.
.60
IH to
2
bus.
.60
20
to 30
lbs.
.48
2
to
4
qts.
.52
1
to
1^ bus.
.50
4
to
8
lbs.
.60
30
to 60
lbs.
.46
4
to
6
lbs.
.66
4
to
6
Qts.
.66
2
bus.
.66
1
bu.
.60
2
to
4
qts.
.60
into
2
bus.
.66
1
to
IH bus.
.44
.50
3
to
5
lbs.
.60
Hto
1
bu.
11
^to
2
bus.
.60
into
2
bus.
.22
2
bus. in pods
.30
2
to
3
qts.
.60
6
to
8
lbs.
.66
1
to
IK bus.
2
to
8
lbs.
4
to
6
lbs.
.60
l^to
IK biis.
1
to
IK bus.
ST. LOUIS SEED CO.
The Home of “PURE AND SURE” SEEDS
ST. LOUIS, MO.
411-13 Washington Ave.
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