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1927  CATALOG 

Northern  Seed  & Nursery  Co. 


IPSWICH,  SO.  DAKOTA 
BUY  DIRECT  AND  SAVE 


IMPORTANT 


MINNESOTA  NO.  13 

Minnesota  No.  13  is  the  most 
popular  yellow  dent  corn  grown  in 
the  Great  Northwest. 

This  strain  we  have,  has  been 
grown  here  17  years  in  succession 
and  is  much  earlier  than  other 
strains  of  this  variety.  See  page  19. 

Price  $5.00  per  bu.,  3 or  more  bu. 
$4.75  per  bu. 


Successful  farmers  plant  only 
Northern  grown  Seed  Corn.  There 
is  only  one  way  to  be  sure  of  a 
corn  crop.  That  is  to  be  certain 
that  the  seed  planted  has  been 
grown  in  the  north  long  enough  so 
that  it  will  be  sure  to  mature.  It 
is  a big  gamble  to  try  to  mature 
corn,  when  the  seed  that  is  planted 
comes  from  the  south. 


HARDY  NORTHERN  GARDEN  SEEDS 
For  the  Great  Northwest 


I HAVE  had  quite  a checkered  career  in  gardening.  I believe  I have  tried  out 
nearly  every  variety  in  the  past  25  years.  I have  sown  old  varieties  under  catchy 
new  names  and  have  used  a lot  of  time  and  ground  experimenting  for  the  best  in 
vegetables  and  flowers. 

In  reading  over  a new  government  bulletin  on  gardening  in  the  Great  Plains  coun- 
try, I have  the  satisfaction  of  knowing  my  experience  co-incides  with  theirs  and  one 
thing  that  has  impressed  me  more  than  anything  else  is  to  offer  tested  seeds  that  are 
true  to  name  and  not  to  misrepresent  or  overrate. 

I have  also  learned  from  bitter  experience  that  one  gets  stung  buying  bargain 
seeds  as  these  generally  mean  little  packets  or  old  seeds  or  both.  For  t lese  reasons 
we  aim  to  sell  only  the  best  and  to  give  value  received  and  we  stand  ready  at  all 
times  if  our  goods  are  not  satisfactory  and  are  returned  to  ref1  *1  your  money  includ- 
ing transportation  charges. 


A Little  Protection  Pays  Big 


If  your  garden  is  not  protected  by  a hedge,  ^ 
shrubs  or  trees,  it  will  pay  big  to  protect  it  from  « 
the  drying  winds  during  the.growing  season.  I have  ^ 
tried  out  with  fine  results  the  scheme  of  planting  a 
few  rows  of  sweet  corn  on  the  west  and  south  sides 
and  if  the  garden  is  large  a few  rows  in  the  middle 
as  I have  tried  to  illustrate  here. 

The  prevailing  winds  are  from  the  south  with 
occasionally  strong  ones  from  the  west.  This  helps 
keep  the  moisture  in  the  soil  and  keeps  the  wind 
from  whipping  the  tender  vegetable  and  flower  plants.  I have  also  grown  the  large 
Russian  Sunflower  and  the  Ornamental  Sunflowers  or  sometimes  both  Sweet  Corn 
and  Sunflowers. 

The  past  season  was  rather  a discouraging  one  but  I noticed  that  where  gardens 
had  some  protection  and  were  not  planted  too  early  that  they  were  a success.  That 
reminds  me  of  the  time  to  plant.  In  this  part  the  most  successful  gardeners  plant 
most  of  their  seeds  outdoors  about  the  20th  of  May.  Of  course  Peas,  Onions  and  some 
of  the  hardier  kinds  can  be  planted  earlier  and  should  be,  but  for  the  main  garden  my 
experience  has  been  to  plant  when  the  seeds  will  germinate  quick  and  keep  growing 
without  any  interference  as  so  many  times  the  late  spring  frosts  kill  or  stunt  the 
plants  and  most  vegetables  to  be  good  must  be  grown  quick. 

We  certainly  will  appreciate  it  very  much  if  you  will  try  our  seeds  out. 

Keep  down  the  cost  of  living  by  planting  a garden  and  using  our  northern  grown 
hardy  seeds. 

J.  B.  TAYLOR,  President. 

FREE — For  every  dollar’s  worth  of  garden  and  flower  seeds  ordered,  deduct  10% 
as  a premium.  We  pay  postage  on  all  vegetable  and  flower  seeds. 


North 

Vegetables 


Flowers  and  Vegetables 


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Better  Gardens  With  Better  Seeds 


BEANS 


Plant  after  all  danger  of  frost  is  over. 
BURPEE’S  STRINGLESS  GREEN  POD— 

The  pods  of  this  new  variety  are  green 
and  stringless,  absolutely  so,  this  quality 
at  once  placing  the  variety  at  the  top  of 
the  list  among  table  beans,  while  the  early 
maturity  is  of  great  merit.  The  pods 
breaking  as  short  and  free  as  pipe  stems. 
Pkt.,  5c;  y2  lb.,  25c;  lb.,  40c. 

IMPROVED  RUST-PROOF  GOLDEN  WAX 

— The  pods  average  five  inches  long,  are 
stringless,  quite  fleshy,  straight,  broad, 
flat  and  of  a rich  golden  color.  The  vines 
grow  erect  and  bear  the  pods  well  off  the 
ground.  By  far  the  most  popular  bean 
grown.  Pkt.,  5c;  y2  lb.,  25c;  1 lb.,  35c; 
5 lbs.,  $1.50. 

FRENCH’S  DWARF  HORTICULTURAL— 

Produces  an  abundant  crop  of  long  green 
pods  splashed  with  crimson.  The  plants 
make  healthy  and  strong  growth.  It  is 
stringless  and  used  when  green  for  snap- 
ping. The  beans  are  also  extra  fine  to 
cook  when  dry.  Pkt.,  5c;  /2  lb.,  25c;  1 lb., 
40c. 


BOUNTIFUL — One  of  the  most  productive 
stringless  green  podded  beans  grown. 
Pods  average  about  six  inches  and  are 
very  brittle.  Pkt.,  5c;  /2  lb.,  25c;  1 lb., 
40c. 

KENTUCKY  WONDER,  OR  OLD  HOME- 
STEAD— Probably  the  most  popular, 
green-podded  climbing  or  pole  bean 
grown.  Very  early  and  productive,  pods 
will  grow  to  eight  and  nine  inches  long; 
are  very  slender,  curved  and  of  tender 
quality.  Pkt.,  5c;  y2  lb.,  25c;  1 lb.,  40c. 

HENDERSON’S  IMPROVED  DWARF  LIMA 

— Very  productive  and  bears  continuously 
all  summer.  There  are  but  a very  few 
varieties  of  the  limas  that  will  mature  in 
the  northwest  and  this  is  the  only  variety 
that  experienced  gardeners  recommend. 
Pkt.,  10c;  y2  lb.,  35c. 

GREAT  NORTHERN — The  most  Delicious 
Baking  Bean  in  the  World.  It  is  a won- 
derful yielder  and  one  of  the  most  profit- 
able sorts  that  can  be  raised.  Grown  to 
the  exclusion  of  all  other  varieties  of 
field  beans  in  many  places.  Pkt.,  5c;  y2 
lb.,  20c;  11b.,  30.  Express  or  freight,  10 
lbs.,  $1.25. 


Improved  Rust  Proof  Golden  Wax 


Northern  Grown  Flowers  Live 


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BEETS 

DETROIT  DARK  RED— One  of  the  very 
best  sorts  for  home  or  market  garden  and 
for  canning  or  pickling.  Roots  uniformly 
smooth,  medium  size  and  beautifully  globe 
shaped;  skin  and  flesh  dark  red,  tender 
and  sweet.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  20c. 

CROSBY’S  EGYPTIAN— This  is  a globular 
shaped  beet  and  one  of  the  best  known 
and  popular  varieties  grown.  It  is  very 
early  and  of  fine  quality.  Bright  red  with 
clear  vermillion  flesh.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c. 

SUGAR  BEET 

KLEIN  WAN2LEB EN — The  roots  are  7 to 
8 inches  long.  They  can  be  grown  as 
close  as  5 inches  apart  in  the  row.  Smooth, 
with  a broad  shoulder  gradually  tapering 
toward  the  base.  An  enormous  yielder 
grown  very  extensively  for  sugar.  Pkt., 
5c;  oz.,  20c;  lb.,  75c. 

MANGELS 

MAMMOTH  LONG  RED — An  enormous  pro- 
ducer of  extra  large  solid  roots.  A fine 
keeper  and  an  extra  fine  feeding  beet  for 
dairy.  Pkt.,  5c;  y2  lb,  35c. 

SWISS  CHARD 

SWISS  CHARD— The  plant  grrows  to  a 
height  of  two  and  one-half  feet  with  stalks 
heavily  ribbed  and  from  ten  to  twelve 
inches  long  below  the  leaves;  are  delicious 
when  cooked  and  served  in  the  same  man- 
ner as  asparagus.  The  leaves  are  large, 
heavily  crumpled,  crisply  tender  and  of 
fine  flavor.  The  leafy  portion  of  the  foli- 
age is  cooked  and  served  in  the  same  man- 
ner as  spinach.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  20c. 


Detroit  Dark  Red 

CABBAGE 

EARLY  JERSEY  WAKEFI ELD— Heads  are 
conical,  very  hard  and  solid  and  of  excel- 
lent quality.  Most  gardeners  depend  upon 
it  for  the  bulk  of  their  extra  early  crop 
and  its  hardiness  to  resist  cold.  Pkt.,  5c; 

oz.,  20c. 

COPENHAGEN  MARKET— Has  a short 
stem  and  the  outer  leaves  shade  the 
ground  so  the  soil  does  not  dry  out  as 
readily.  It  makes  a fast  growth  and  ma- 
tures early.  Has  a round  head  with  fine 
veins  and  small  core,  averaging  about  ten 
pounds  in  weight.  Can  be  planted  closely 
together  and  will  yield  a greater  crop  per 
acre  than  any  other  cabbage.  Pkt.,  10c; 
oz.,  30c. 

DANISH  BALL  HEAD— Leading 
late  variety,  especially  on  me- 
dium to  light  soils.  Heads  are 
round  and  fine  keepers.  The 
strong  growth  of  this  variety  en- 
ables it  to  withstand  dry  weather 
well  and  its  good  keeping  quality 
makes  it  a most  valuable  Cab- 
bage for  winter  storing.  Pkt., 
10c:  oz.,  25c. 


Capenhagen  Market 


PREMIUM  LATE  FLAT  DUTCH— 

Produces  large  round  flattened 
heads.  One  of  the  best  for  kraut. 
Is  one  of  the  best  late  fall  and 
winter  varieties  and  an  old  stand- 
by.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  25c. 

For  Cabbage  worms  spray  or 
dust  the  heads  with  Paris  green  or 
arsenic  of  lead.  As  the  cabbage 
grows  from  the  inside  there  is  no 
danger  of  poison.  See  Cabbage 
plants  under  “Vegetable  plants.” 


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Serve  Fresh  Vegetables 


Oxheart  Carrot 

CARROTS 


GUERANDE  OR  OXHEART  — Tops  are 
small  for  the  size  of  the  roots,  which  are 
comparatively  short.  Flesh  bright  orange, 
fine  grained  and  sweet.  This  variety  is 
especially  desirable  for  soil  so  hard  and 
stiff  that  longer  rooted  sorts  would  not 
thrive  in  it.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c. 

LARGE  YELLOW  BELGIAN— Grown  ex- 
clusively for  stock  feeding  and  is  an  enor- 
mous yielder  of  large  golden  colored  car- 
rots and  greatly  relished  by  milk  cows 
and  horses.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c;  /2  lb.,  45c. 

CELERY 

WHITE  PLUME — This  is  an  early  and  an 
easily  blanched  celery.  Plants  grow  rap- 
idly and  when  maturing  the  inner  stems 
and  leaves  turn  white  and  they  blanch 
naturally,  but  in  order  to  produce  close, 
attractive  bunches,  the  stalks  should,  when 
three-quarters  grown,  be  drawn  together 
and  the  soil  pressed  around  the  plants, 
which  will  then  in  a short  time  be  fit  for 
use.  Pkt.,  5c. 

GOLDEN  SELF  BLANCHING— A new  ex- 
cellent variety  that  does  not  require  much 
blanching.  Is  very  stocky  and  the  heart 
is  of  a rich  golden  color  and  the  outer 
leaves  a yellowish  green.  Pkt.,  10c. 

See  Celery  Plants  under  “Vegetable 

Plants." 


CH  ANTE  NAY — Uniform  and  intermediate 
in  size  and  shape.  The  tasty  flesh  is  of  a 
deep  golden  orange  color.  For  table  use 
one  of  the  very  best.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  20c. 

DANVERS  HALF-LONG— Of  all  carrots,  this 
has  proven  to  be  the  most  popular  variety 
in  America.  It  is  planted  on  a large  scale 
by  market  growers,  as  the  fine  roots  find 
a ready  sale  everywhere,  besides  being 
one  of  the  very  best  for  table  use.  The 
roots  are  uniform  in  size  and  shape.  The 
texture  of  the  roots  is  fine-grained  and 
free  from  any  woody  fiber.  It  is  re- 
markably sweet  and  tender.  Pkt.,  5c; 
oz.,  20c. 


SWEET  CORN 

GOLDEN  BANTAM — The  finest  and  most 
popular  sweet  corn  in  cultivation.  It  is 
sweet  and  tender  and  a heavy  producer 
and  the  ears  remain  edible  for  an  unusu- 
ally long  time.  This  strain  we  grew  and 
developed  and  can  highly  recommend  it  for 
earliness.  Pkt.,  5c;  /2  lb.,  20c;  1 lb.,  35c; 
10  lbs.,  by  express,  $2.50. 

BANTAM  EVERGREEN — Bantam  Ever- 
green is  a cross  between  Golden  Bantam 
and  Stowell’s  Evergreen.  It  inherited  all 
the  good  qualities  of  both  parents  and  is 
as  sweet  as  Golden  Bantam,  the  same 


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beautiful  color,  but  in  addition  has  an  ear 
nearly  as  large  as  Stowell’s.  The  kernels 
are  deep  grained  and  plump.  Pkt.,  5c; 
|/2  lb.,  20c;  1 lb.,  35c. 

OUR  EARLIEST — This  new  variety  has  a 
good  sized  ear,  a splendid  flavored  pure 
white  waxy  sweet  corn.  It  is  weeks  ahead 
of  any  of  the  other  varieties.  Be  sure  to 
order  some  of  this  delicious  variety  and 
enjoy  roasting  ears  long  before  the  regular 
sweet  corn  season  opens.  Pkt.,  5c;  /z  lb., 
25c;  1 lb.,  40c. 

STOWELL’S  EVERGREEN— This  is  one  of 
the  best  main  crop  white  sweet  corns 
grown.  The  ears  are  large  and  the  ker- 
nels are  deep  and  very  sweet.  It  is  a 
splendid  tried  and  true  delicious  variety. 
Pkt.,  5c;  y2  lb.,  20c;  1 lb.,  35c. 

CITRON 

CITRON — The  old  standard  variety  used  for 
preserves  and  sweetmeats.  Pkt.,  5c. 

CAULIFLOWER 

DRY  WEATHER  CAULIFLOWER  — T h e 

raising  of  cauliflower  in  the  northwest  has 
been  a Jonah  to  most  of  us  but  this  variety 
has  been  selected  and  bred  to  withstand 
dry  weather  conditions  and  makes  a very 
solid  and  large  head  of  a delicious  flavor. 
Dry  weather  will  succeed  where  all  other 
varieties  fail.  Pkt.,  10c. 

EGG  PLANT 

IMPROVED  NEW  YORK— A very  prolific 
bearer  of  large  dark  purple  fruit,  the  qual- 
ity is  excellent  and  free  of  thorns.  Seeds 
germinate  slow.  It  is  best  to  raise  inside 
in  boxes  or  in  hotbed  and  transplant  out- 
doors after  danger  of  frost.  Pkt.,  10c. 

KOHL  RABI 

EARLY  WHITE  VIENNA— A turnip-rooted 
cabbage,  the  edible  part  being  the  bulb 
which  grows  on  a stalk  a few  inches  above 
the  ground.  Use  before  bulbs  get  to  be 
more  than  two  inches  thick,  as  all  varie- 
ties are  tough  and  stringy  when  over- 
grown. It  is  well  to  remove  the  thick 
outer  skin  before  boiling.  They  may  be 
served  like  turnips.  The  seed  should  be 
sown  in  the  spring  y2  inch  deep;  thin  to 
eight  inches  apart.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c. 

CUCUMBERS 

DAVIS  PERFECT — Without  question  the 
handsomest  cucumber  grown.  The  fruits 
grow  long  and  slim,  sometimes  measuring 
12  inches  in  length;  the  color  is  a inch, 
dark  glossy  green,  which  they  hold  until 
nearly  ripe.  It  is  very  tender,  brittle  and 
of  fine  flavor.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c. 


Davis  Perfect 


PEERLESS  WHITE  SPINE— One  of  the 

earliest  and  most  productive  of  the  famous 
white  spine  group.  Fruit  is  rounded  at 
both  ends,  and  of  bright  deep  green  color. 
Very  popular  as  a market  variety  on  ac- 
count of  its  good  keeping  qualities  and  its 
uniformity  of  size  and  shape.  Pkt.,  5c; 
oz.,  15c. 

EARLY  FORTUNE— One  of  the  best  all 
around  cucumbers  grown.  Heavy  bearer 
and  very  uniform  and  especially  fine  for 
pickles.  Has  a very  dark  green  skin,  thick 
flesh  tender  and  crisp.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c. 

CHICAGO  PICKLING— This  is  a prolific 
variety,  are  quite  often  used  for  slicing; 
but  it  is  grown  chiefly  for  medium-sized 
pickles.  If  the  fruits  are  gathered  as  soon 
as  large  enough,  the  vines  will  continue 
bearing  throughout  the  season.  Excellent 
quality.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c. 

LEMON  CUCUMBER— The  flesh  is  white 
and  has  a peculiar  sweet  flavor,  quite  dif- 
ferent from  other  cucumbers.  They  are 
highly  esteemed  by  many  people  both  for 
table  use  and  pickling.  The  fruit  is  ready 
to  use  when  it  is  just  commencing  to  turn 
yellow.  They  may  be  picked  while  green 
or  ripe  as  preferred.  Grows  the  same  as 
other  cucumbers.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c. 

We  sprinkle  all  our  vines  with  air  slacked 

lime  to  keep  the  striped  beetles  away. 


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Grand  Rapids 


LETTUCE 

GRAND  RAPIDS  FORCING— It  matures 
quickly  and  is  of  a large  size,  handsome 
appearance;  crisp  and  tender.  The  leaves 
are  bright  green  and  crimped  at  the  edge. 
It  is  one  of  the  best  varieties  for  garnish- 
ing and  general  use.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c. 
BLACK  SEEDED  SIMPSON— One  of  the 
best  and  most  largely  planted  bunching 
varieties.  Very  satisfactory  and  it  is  very 
reliable  and  easily  grown;  it  succeeds  dur- 
ing summer  when  more  delicate  sorts  are 
failures.  A good  shipper.  Leaves  broad 
and  of  fine  quality,  sweet  and  tender. 
Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c. 

ICEBERG — The  outside  leaves  which  are 
light  green  branch  towards  the  center 
which  blanches  the  heart.  It  is  very  firm, 
crisp  and  of  good  flavor  and  forms  good 
sized  solid  heads.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c. 
TENNIS  BALL — One  of  the  very  best  head 
lettuces  succeeds  everywhere  and  at  all 
seasons.  It  is  a sure  header  and  an  ex- 
cellent shipper.  We  can  recommend  it  for 
both  private  and  market  gardener’s  use. 
The  plants  are  medium  size  with  broad 
crumpled  leaves  of  light  green  color  and 
the  quality  is  excellent.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c. 

MUSKMELONS 

We  have  given  melon  raising  serious 
thought.  We  know  now  for  a certainty  that 
early  varieties  must  be  planted.  While 
some  of  them  are  not  as  good  as  some  of 
those  that  can  be  raised  away  down  south 
in  Dixie  but  for  the  main  dependable  crop 
we  must  grow  muskmelons  and  watermelons 


that  will  adapt  themselves  and  be  sure  to 
mature.  It  is  not  what  we  like  to  grow  but 
what  we  can  grow  successfully,  and  we  must 
take  the  experience  of  successful  growers. 

HACKENSACK — Is  an  early  green  fleshed 
large  muskmelon.  The  vines  are  vigorous 
and  very  productive.  The  fruit  is  large 
and  nearly  round.  One  successful  melon 
grower  in  this  vicinity  told  us  “My  custom- 
ers have  told  me  so  many  times  that  they 
never  have  tasted  better  melons.”  One  of 
the  very  best  for  main  planting.  Pkt.,  5c; 
'/*  lb.,  40c;  1 lb.,  $1.15. 

EMERALD  GEM — A very  popular  variety 
with  both  home  and  market  gardeners. 
Color  is  a dark  emerald  green,  with  lighter 
stripes.  Flesh  very  thick,  of  a dark  sal- 
mon color.  This  variety  is  considered  by 
many  to  be  the  best  of  all  muskmelons. 
Pkt.,  5c;  J4  lb.,  45c. 

HEARTS  OF  GOLD — A mid-season  variety 
of  exceptional  merit.  The  fruits  are  of 
uniform  shape.  They  are  distinctly  ribbed 
and  covered  with  an  attractive  gray  net- 
ting. The  flesh  is  a beautiful  salmon 
shade.  It  is  very  thick,  ripens  close  to 
the  rind  and  of  delicious  flavor.  Pkt.,  10c; 
!4  Ik,  50c. 

HARBIN— This  muskmelon  was  brought 
over  by  Prof.  Hansen  from  cold  northern 
China  in  one  of  his  recent  exploring  trips. 
It  is  a small  extra  early  ripener.  We 
recommend  it  for  trial  where  it  is  difficult 
to  raise  melons.  The  taste  was  rather 
flat  to  us  but  as  we  have  raised  it  but  one 
season  and  1926  not  being  a very  favor- 
able one  it  liho1v  that  it  has  great  possi- 
bilities. Pkt.,  10c. 


Hearts  of  Gold 


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JENNY  LIND — An  old  favorite,  unusually 
early,  small  green  fleshed;  the  fruit  is 
round,  flattened  at  ends,  ribbed  and  net- 
ted. And  the  flesh  is  very  attractive  in 
flavor  and  quality.  Pkt.,  5c;  54  lb.,  40c. 

ROCKY  FORD — It  is  of  the  netted  gem  type. 
Oval  in  shape,  averaging  from  four  and 
one-half  to  five  inches  in  length,  of  a rich 
flavor  and  very  fine  and  smooth  grain. 
Flesh  is  of  a light  green  color  throughout 
when  ripe  and  very  popular.  Pkt.,  5c; 
54  lb.,  35c. 

WATERMELONS 

HALBERT  HONEY — Is  a handsome  melon 
of  regular  form  and  a very  heavy  yielder 
of  large  delicious  fruit.  It  is  the  sweetest 
of  all  watermelons  and  Hugh  Nash  of 
Redfield,  S.  D.,  one  of  the  most  successful 
melon  raisers  in  the  state  raises  this  as 
his  main  crop  and  says;  “I  have  many 
many  customers  that  say  it  is  the  finest 
melon  that  grows  and  I know  it  is  the 
finest  melon  I have  ever  eaten  mvself.” 
Pkt.,  5c;  J4  lb.,  30c;  1 lb.,  90c. 

PEERLESS  OR  ICE  CREAM— Very  early, 
short,  oblong  in  shape.  This  is  one  of  the 
best  varieties  for  the  North.  The  rind  is 
thin,  light  green,  mottled  and  veined  with 
a darker  shade.  The  flesh  is  bright  scar- 
let and  as  sweet  as  honey.  Pkt.,  5c;  54-* b., 
30c;  1 lb.,  85c. 

KLECK  LEY'S  SWEET— A large  oblong 
melon.  20  inches  in  length  with  dark  green 
rind,  which  is  only  about  % inch  thick. 
The  scarlet  flesh  is  sweet  and  sugary  and 
is  of  such  texture  that  it  leaves  no  strings 
of  pulp  whatever  in  eating.  Is  better  for 
home  use  than  for  shipping  and  we  believe 
it  is  one  of  the  best  table  melons  grown. 
Pkt.,  5c;  54  lb.,  30c;  1 lb.,  85c. 


COLE'S  EARLY — For  a sure  cropper  this 
variety  is  the  best.  Medium  size,  color 
green  with  lighter  stripes.  Flesh  is  bright 
red,  of  fine  texture,  sweet  and  very  juicy. 
Pkt.,  5c;  14  lb.,  25c;  1 lb.,  75c. 

NEW  WINTER— Has  light  green  rind  with 
clear  bright  red  flesh.  If  stored  in  a cool 
dry  place  will  keep  until  nearly  the  first 
of  the  year.  Pkt.,  10c;  >4  lb.,  40c;  1 lb., 
$1.25. 

TOM  WATSON — Fruits  of  this  variety  some- 
times reach  a size  of  24  inches  in  dia- 
meter. The  rind  is  dark  mottled  green, 
thin,  but  tough  enough  to  endure  shipping 
t»  very  distant  markets.  The  flesh  is  deep 
red  and  very  tasty.  This  is  a late  variety 
and  should  not  be  grown  where  the  season 
is  short.  Pkt.,  5c;  54  lb.,  30c;  1 lb.,  85c. 

PARSNIPS 

LONG  SMOOTH  OR  HOLLOW  CROWN— 

A great  cropper,  tender,  sugary  and  con- 
sidered one  of  the  best  for  general  culti- 
vation. Roots  are  well  developed  and 
average  about  12  inches  long.  Pkt.,  5c; 

54!b„  25c. 

PARSLEY 

CHAMPION  MOSS  CURLED— A compact 
growing  densely  curled  variety  of  a dark 
green  color,  very  popular  for  seasoning 
soups  and  for  garnishing.  Pkt..  5c. 


Aberdeen,  S.  D.,  Aug.  1,  1926. 

“I  want  to  write  you  that  I have  had  won- 
derful success  with  your  seeds  and  will 
order  everything  I need  hereafter  from  you." 


Nothing  Better  Than  Our  Six  Varieties 


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Gardening*  Is  a Pleasure 


ONIONS 

LARGE  RED  WETH  ERSFI  ELD— This  is 
the  old  standard  variety.  Makes  a large 
sized  flat  onion  and  the  flesh  is  a purplish 
white,  moderately  fine  grained  and  strong- 
ly flavored.  For  markets  demanding  a red 
onion  this  is  the  variety  to  grow  as  it 
matures  early  and  is  productive.  Pkt.,  5c; 
oz.,  20c;  <4  lb.,  75c;  1 lb.,  $2.75. 

SOUTHPORT  WHITE  GLOBE— Commands 
the  highest  market  price;  good  shape, 
clear,  white  skin.  The  flesh  is  pure  white, 
juicy  and  sweet  with  a delightful  mild 
flavor.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  J4  lb.,  $1.00. 

PRIZE  TAKER — Grows  to  be  a very  large 
onion,  it  is  hardy,  productive  and  a fair 
keeper.  Outside  skin  is  rich  yellow,  flesh 
is  white,  sweet  and  tender.  They  bottom 
well  and  are  free  from  stiffnecks.  Pkt., 
10c;  oz.,  25c;  [4  lb.,  85c. 

EBENEZER  OR  JAPANESE— The  Onions 
are  large  and  very  mild.  Somewhat  flat- 
tened, have  attractive  yellow  skin  and 
firm  white  flesh  of  delicate  flavor;  very 
small  top  and  ripens  quite  early  for  so 
large  a variety.  Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  4-  lb., 
90c. 

WHITE  PORTUGAL  or  SILVER  SKIN— 

One  of  the  best  for  summer  and  fall  use 
grown.  Mild  in  flavor  and  cannot  be  sur- 
passed for  young  onions  for  table  purpose 
and  for  pickling.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  20c. 

YELLOW  GLOBE  DANVERS— This  is  a 
standard  variety  for  winter  use  in  all 
markets.  Its  skin  is  a rich  orange  yellow 
color.  The  flesh  is  pure  white,  crisp  and 
mild  in  flavor.  It  is  always  a heavy 
yielder  and  because  of  its  small  neck  cures 
well  and  makes  splendid  storage  stock. 
Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  <4  lb.,  $1.00;  1 lb.,  $3.00. 

See  “Onion  Sets”  under  “Sets  and  Peren- 
nial Onions.” 


RADISH 

EARLY  SCARLET  GLOBE— This  well- 
known  and  highly  bred  variety  forms  at- 
tractive, medium-sized,  round  to  oval  roots. 
They  are  ready  for  table  use  in  four  to 
five  weeks  from  outdoor  spring  sowing. 
The  quality  is  superb,  grown  both  for 
home  and  market.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  !4 
lb.,  40c. 

FRENCH  BREAKFAST  — Ready  for  use 
within  25  days  after  sowing  seeds.  Oblong 
shape,  mild  and  tender.  The  skin  is  pink 
in  color  on  the  upper  portion,  lower  part  is 
pure  white.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  |4  lb.,  30c. 

SPARKLER — This  radish  is  very  popular  on 
account  of  its  beautiful  color,  its  quick 
growth  and  fine  table  qualities.  The  color 
is  bright  scarlet  with  a large  white  tip, 
covering  fully  one-third  of  the  roots.  This 
variety  has  small  tops  and  is  edible  even 
when  it  gets  large.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  |4 
lb.,  35c. 

CRIMSON  GIANT— Suitable  both  for  forcing 
or  early  planting  out  of  doors.  In  shape  it 
is  rounding  oval  and  very  attractive.  The 
flesh  is  mild  and  tender.  Grows  to  larger 
size  than  any  in  this  class,  yet  retains  its 
crispness  and  delightful  flavor.  Pkt.,  5c; 
oz.,  15c;  14  lb.,  40c. 


White  Icicle 


When  Out*  Seeds  Are  Used 


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WHITE  ICICLE — This  variety  has  short 
leaves  and  makes  its  growth  quickly.  At- 
tains its  best  quality  at  about  four  inches 
long  and  is  of  transparent  whiteness.  It 
is  of  most  excellent  flavor  and  remains 
crisp  long  after  most  other  sorts  would  be 
discarded  as  too  big  and  tough.  Pkt.,  5c; 
oz.,  10c ; 'A  lb.,  30c. 

WHITE  CHINESE  OR  CELESTIAL— Splen- 
did for  late  fall  and  early  winter  use 
Roots  glotie  shaped,  extra  large  and  ever 
when  fully  developed  (growing  sometimes 
to  6 inches  in  diameter)  the  Radishes  are 
solid,  crisp  and  of  a mild  flavor.  Skin  and 
flesh  pure  white.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c;  J4  lb., 
40c. 

SQUASH 

MAMMOTH  WHITE  BUSH— A very  early 
summer  squash.  It  is  flattened  and  scal- 
loped, comparatively  smooth  on  the  sur- 
face and  creamy  white  in  color.  The 
flesh  is  thick  and  very  fine  in  quality. 
Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c;  J4  lb.,  S5c. 

GIANT  SUMMER  CROOKNECK— An  im- 
proved variety  as  early  as  the  common 
Crookneck  and  much  larger,  sometimes 
attaining  length  of  two  feet.  It  is  heavily 
warted  and  of  bright  golden  color.  The 


Improved  Hubbard 

plants  are  bushy  and  very  prolific.  The 
squashes  are  brittle  and  tender.  Pkt.,  5c; 
oz.,  20c;  \A  lb.,  45c. 

IMPROVED  HUBBARD— The  standard  win- 
ter squash  more  extensively  grown  for  the 
market  than  any  other  variety.  The  fruits 
are  large,  heavy  and  moderately  warted. 
The  shell  is  a dark  bronze-green  with 
bright  yellow  flesh  that  is  fine  grained, 
dry  and  sweet.  Its  quality  is  the  standard 
of  excellence.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz..  15c;  !4lb->40c. 

TABLE  QUEEN  OR  DES  MOINES— A 
small,  very  productive  variety  of  many 
desirable  qualities.  The  thin  shell  is  rib- 
bed and  a very  dark  green  in  color.  The 
rich  golden  flesh  is  very  thick,  of  a very 
fine  grain  and  the  seed  cavity  small.  A 
good  keeper,  the  quality  is  excellent. 
Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  'A  lb.,  50c. 


Salsify  or  Vegetable 
Oyster 

Salsify  is  grown  largely  for  fall  and  win- 
ter use  and  is  highly  esteemed  for  the  fine 
flavor  of  the  roots.  The  popular  name  Oys- 
ter Plant,  has  been  given  to  Salsify  because 
the  roots  have  an  oyster-like  flavor. 
MAMMOTH  SANDWICH  ISLAND— The 
largest,  smoothest  and  the  very  best  in 
every  way  of  all  salsify.  Pure  white,  very 
tender  and  of  excellent  quality.  Pkt.,  5c; 
oz.,  25c. 

SPINACH 

LARGE  LEAVED  VI RO FLAY— Hardy  and 
early  with  large  tender  fleshy  leaves.  The 
leaves  are  attractively  curled  and  remain 
in  prime  condition  for  a long  time.  Pkt., 
5c;  oz.,  10c. 

NEW  ZEALAND  SP I N AC H— Produces  an 
abundance  of  leaves  on  stems  a foot  or 
more  in  length.  Will  grow  during  hot,  dry 
weather  when  other  spinach  would  be  use- 
less, continuing  to  furnish  nice  “greens" 
all  summer  and  fall.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c. 


Vegetable  Oyster 


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Buy  Direct  and  Save 


PEAS 


Peas  can  be  sown  as  early  as  the  ground 
can  be  worked.  Most  of  these  varieties  we 
are  offering  are  early  maturing  and  rather 
dwarfish  and  do  not  necessarily  need  a trel- 
lis or  support  to  grow  upon. 

ALASKA— An  extra  early  hardy  pea.  Pods 
of  perfect  shape,  well  filled  with  smooth 
peas  of  unrivalled  quality.  Height  2% 
feet.  Pkt.,  5c;  |/2  lb.,  20c;  1 lb.,  35c. 

LAXTON I AN  PEA— The  ideal  variety  for 
the  small  home  garden  where  space  is  at 
a premium.  Laxtonian  grows  but  18 
inches  high,  but  the  vines  are  exceedingly 
vigorous  and  produces  the  largest  pods  of 
any  of  the  early  sorts.  Pods  average  4 
inches  long  and  are  uniformly  well  filled 
with  8 deep  green,  large  peas,  of  delight- 
ful flavor.  Since  it  is  quite  hardy  it  may 
be  planted  about  the  same  time  as  the 
hardy  smooth-seeded  varieties.  Pkt.,  5c; 
Yz  lb.,  25c;  1 lb.,  45c. 

LITTLE  MARVEL— We  consider  this  the 
sweetest  of  all  early  peas,  and  it  bears 
heavy  crops  of  3 inch  long  deep  green 
pods,  mostly  borne  in  pairs.  Every  one  of 
these  pods,  however,  contains  8 of  the 
largest,  deepest  green  peas  you  ever  saw, 
so  large  in  fact  that  you  wonder  how  they 
ever  fitted  into  the  small  pod.  The  vines 
grow  about  18  inches  in  height.  Pkt.,  5c; 
J/2  lb.,  25c;  1 lb.,  40c. 

PROSPERITY  OR  GRADUS— One  of  the 

very  best  of  the  large  podded  kinds.  The 
pods  are  immense  in  size,  liberally  filled 
and  bear  in  great  profusion.  The  quality 
and  flavor  is  delicious  and  is  the  market 
gardeners  favorite.  Pkt.,  5c;  /2  lb.,  25c; 

1 lb.,  40c. 

SUTTON’S  PIONEER— The  plants  are 
dwarf,  growing  about  14  inches  high, 
sturdy  and  exceedingly  productive  and  the 
quality  is  very  fine  indeed.  The  color  of 
the  peas  is  a light  green  and  it  bears  the 
largest  pods  of  the  low  growing  wrinkled 
Peas.  Pkt.,  5c;  |/2  lb.,  25c;  1 lb.,  40c. 

LITTLE  GEM — Of  dwarf  growth,  maturing 
early.  The  vines  grow  from  12  to  15 
inches  in  height,  and  are  very  productive; 
pods  2y2  to  3 inches  long,  round,  and  well 
filled  with  large  peas.  Little  Gem  is  quite 
well  known  on  account  of  its  sweet  and 
delicious  flavor  and  heavy  yield.  Pkt.,  5c; 
y2  lb.,  20c;  1 lb.,  35c. 

DWARF  TELEPHONE  OR  DAISY— A me- 
dium late  pea  of  dwarf,  stocky  habit, 
healthy,  vigorous  growth,  and  productive, 
bearing  large,  handsome  pods  and  peas  of 
highest  quality.  Pkt.,  5c;  /2  lb.,  25c;  lb., 
40c. 


Little  Marvel 


DWARF  GRAY  SUGAR— Height  2 feet.  The 
pods  are  light  green,  3 inches  long,  pointed 
and  narrow;  quite  early.  The  pods  are 
picked  when  the  peas  are  forming,  and 
broken  and  cooked  like  string  beans. 
Pkt.,  5c;  yz  lb.,  25c;  1 lb.,  40c. 

PEPPERS 

Culture — Sow  the  seed  in  hotbed  or  boxes 
in  the  house  and  when  all  danger  of  frost 
is  past,  transplant  in  the  open  ground. 
Seeds  are  slow  to  germinate.  See  Pepper 
Plants  under  “Vegetable  Plants.” 

HARRIS  EARLIEST— We  have  grown  this 
variety  for  years  and  find  it  the  finest  and 
most  prolific  pepper  we  ever  raised.  The 
plants  are  dwarf  and  compact,  with  fruits 
averaging  3%  inches  in  length  by  2^ 
inches  through.  The  flesh  is  thick  and 
mild  and  sweet  and  the  earliest  of  all 
peppers.  Pkt.,  10c. 

RUBY  KING— The  fruit  is  5 to  6 inches 
long,  and  2 y2  to  3 inches  in  diameter, 
bright  red  when  ripe,  deep  green  when 
young,  flesh  thick  and  very  mild.  Harris’ 
Earliest  will  bear  many  more  peppers  but 
they  are  not  quite  as  large.  Pkt.,  10c. 
GIANT  CAYENNE— One  of  the  best  “hot” 
peppers.  The  fruit  is  3 inches  long  and 
1 inch  through,  being  much  larger  than 
the  old  cayenne  pepper,  and  the  fruit  is 
equally  pungent.  Ripens  very  early  and 
is  wonderfully  prolific.  Pkt.,  10c. 


Highmore,  S.  D.,  May  4,  1926. 
“The  Elm  Trees  arrived  in  excellent  con- 
dition and  surely  are  very  fine  trees.” 


Succeed  With  Our  Seeds 


11 


PUMPKINS 

SUGAR — A handsome  and  prolific  variety  of 
small  size;  the  skin  is  a deep  orange  yel- 
low. It  is  fine  grained  in  flesh,  sweet  in 
taste  and  an  excellent  keeper.  Pkt.,  5c; 
oz.,  15c;  lb.,  35c. 

JAPANESE  PIE — Skin  deep  green  with 
dark  stripes;  seeds  are  marked  with  curi- 
ous indentations;  of  the  finest  quality; 
good  keeper.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  15c;  J4lb-»  40c. 
LARGE  CHEESE  OR  KENTUCKY  FIELD— 
Large  round,  flattened  fruits,  much  ribbed 
and  creamy  buff  in  color;  flesh  yellow 
and  very  deep;  of  fine  quality  and  one  of 
the  best  canning  sorts.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c; 
J4  lb.,  30c. 

CONNECTICUT  FIELD— An  immensely  pro- 
ductive, large  orange  colored  field  pump- 
kin, usually  grown  for  stock  feeding,  but 
also  making  good  pies.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  10c; 
lb.,  30c. 

TOMATOES 

Tomatoes  succeed  best  in  fairly  rich  soil. 
For  early  plants  sow  seed  in  boxes  or  hot- 
beds in  March.  Set  out  of  doors  as  soon  as 
danger  of  frost  is  over.  Transplant  four 
feet  apart  each  way  and  cultivate  as  long  as 
vines  will  permit.  See  Tomato  plants  under 
"Vegetable  Plants.” 


JOHN  BAER — A splendid  early  tomato 
which  is  an  improvement  of  the  Earlinana, 
producing  beautiful,  large,  red,  solid  fruit 


John  Baer 


early  in  the  season.  Is  an  excellent  solid 
shipping  tomato  which  ripens  early  right 
up  to  the  stem  and  is  an  enormous  crop- 
per and  when  dead  ripe  will  not  burst  It 
has  a mild,  deliciously  sweet  flavor.  Al- 
most seedless  and  an  enormous  stem  set- 
ter. It  is  solid  and  meaty  and  has  just 
enough  foliage.  Will  stand  plenty  of 
manuring  without  going  to  vine.  We 
have  grown  this  variety  for  years  and  con- 
sider it  one  of  the  very  best  tomatoes. 
Pkt.,  10c;  oz.,  35c. 

EARL  I AN  A — One  of  the  earliest  varieties. 
Flesh  bright  red.  Vines  bear  very  heavy 
and  is  considered  one  of  the  best  all 
around  tomatoes  grown.  Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  25c. 

PON  DEROSA — This  is  the  appetizing  Crim- 
son Cushion  Ponderosa.  Color  brilliant 
scarlet  crimson.  The  perfect  shaped  fruit 
is  of  enormous  size  and  very  delicious. 
Pkt.,  10c. 

LIVINGSTON’S  GLOBE— Large,  globe 
shape,  always  smooth,  firm  fleshed.  With 
few  seeds  and  ripens  evenly.  The  color  is 
light  red,  tinged  with  purple.  Matures 
medium  early  and  is  a great  favorite. 
Pkt.,  5c;  oz.,  30c. 

YELLOW  PEAR — Fruits  a clear,  handsome 
yellow.  Very  sweet  and  free  from  acid. 
Fine  for  salads  or  marmalade.  Pkt.,  10c; 
oz.,  40c. 

ONION  SETS 

RED,  WHITE  AND  YELLOW  BOTTOM 
SETS — Fine,  well  cured  and  well  grown 
sets,  either  sort.  Pt.,  20c;  qt.,  30c;  /2  pk., 
85c,  postpaid. 

TOP  OR  WINTER  ONION  SETS— Peren- 
nial. Live  in  the  ground  all  winter  and 
start  very  early  in  the  spring.  Pt.,  25c; 

qt.,  40c,  postpaid. 

BERMUDA  ONION  PLANTS— Seed  is  plant- 
ed early  in  Texas,  and  plants  lifted  to  pro- 
duce onions  of  Bermuda  quality  in  north- 
ern gardens.  Ready  after  April  first. 

500,  $1.15;  1,000,  $2.15,  6,000,  $9.00,  postpaid. 


12  Hardy  Seeds  Always  Mature 


Early  Snowball 


TURNIPS 

EARLY  SNOWBALL— A perfectly  globe- 
shaped,  white-skinned  turnip.  It  is  ex- 
ceedingly productive.  The  flesh  is  fine 
grained,  firm  and  of  very  delicate  flavor. 
Very  early  and  particularly  adapted  for 
family  or  market  use.  We  recommend  it 
to  market  gardeners  because  its  earliness 
and  fine  appearance  make  it  a very  profit- 
able variety  of  turnip.  Pkt.,  5c;  54  lb., 
30c;  1 lb.,  85c. 

EARLY  WHITE  FLAT  DUTCH— An  excel- 
lent extra  early,  flat  turnip,  with  very 
mild  flavor  and  fine  quality.  To  be  at 
their  best  should  be  used  when  small  as 
they  are  more  tender.  Also  grown  for  a 
fall  crop.  Pkt.,  5c;  |4  lb.,  30c;  1 lb.,  80c. 

PURPLE  TOP  WHITE  GLOBE— One  of  the 

standbys  and  is  mild  and  of  good  quality. 
Perfect  globe  shape  and  more  generally 
planted  than  any  other  variety.  We  highly 
recommend  it.  Pkt.,  5c;  54  lb.,  25c;  1 lb.. 
75c. 

RUTABAGAS 

IMPROVED  AMERICAN  PURPLE  TOP— 

This  is  very  uniform  shape  and  fine  qual- 
ity and  is  a splendid  keeper.  The  roots 
grow  to  a large  size,  have  small  tops,  short 
necks  and  smooth  skin;  flesh  is  beautiful 
yellow,  fine  grained,  very  sweet,  tender 
and  of  excellent  flavor.  Pkt.,  5c;  54  lb., 
25c;  1 lb.,  75c.  ^ 


HERBS 

CARAWAY — Used  for  flavoring  and  pastry. 

Pkt.,  10c. 

DILL — Used  for  pickling  cucumbers.  Pkt., 

10c. 

FREE — For  every  dollar’s  worth  of  garden 
and  flower  seeds  ordered,  deduct  10%  as  a 
premium. 

VEGETABLE  PLANTS 

CABBAGE 

EARLY  JERSEY  WAKEFI ELD— The  stand- 
ard early  cabbage. 

COPENHAGEN  MARKET— Extra  fine  for 
early  and  mid-season. 

DANISH  BALL  HEAD— Late  and  best  win- 
ter keeper. 

Price  per  doz.,  25c;  50  for  75c;  100  for  $1.25, 
postpaid. 

TOMATOES 

EARL  I AN  A — The  old  reliable  early  variety. 
JOHN  BAER — The  best  all  around  tomato 
■ grown. 

Per  doz.,  35c;  50  for  $1.35;  100  for  $2.20, 
postpaid. 

CELERY  PLANTS 

Doz.,  25c;  50  for  65c;  100  for  $1.00,  postpaid. 

PEPPER  PLANTS 

Doz.,  35c;  50  for  $1.25;  100  for  $2.00,  post- 
paid. 

FLOWER  PLANTS 

ASTERS — Fine  for  late  summer  and  early 
fall  blossoms.  Mixed,  per  dozen,  35c,  post- 
paid. 

PANSY — Thrive  best  in  a protected  partial 
shady  place.  Mixed,  per  dozen,  75c,  post- 
paid. 

GERANIUMS— Mrs.  Nutt,  finest  of  the  reds. 

Not  prepaid,  each,  25c;  per  10,  $2.00. 
PETUNIAS— No  flower  has  any  showier 
blossoms;  so  cheerful  all  summer.  Every- 
one should  have  a bed.  Per  dozen,  50c. 
CANNA  KING  H U M BE RT— Orange,  scarlet 
flowers,  immense  bronze  leaves.  Each, 
15c.  Per  dozen,  dormant  roots,  postpaid, 
1.50. 


POTATOES 

EARLY  OHIO— The  standard  Potato  for  the 
northwest.  $3.00  per  bu. 


Onida,  S.  D.,  June  5,  1926. 

“I  received  the  Plants  all  O.  K.  and  they 
are  just  fine.” 


Say  It  With  Flowers 


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Flower  Seeds 


WE  have  always  noticed  that  when  anyone  wishes  to  express  a pleasing  thought  or 
some  fine  sentiment  that  the  beauties  of  nature  are  always  spoken  of.  We  all  asso- 
ciate Flowers  with  perfection  and  although  these  words  were  spoken  centuries  ago 
how  true  they  are  even  today.  “Consider  the  lilies  of  the  field  how  they  grow,  they  toil  not 
nor  do  they  spin  and  I say  unto  you,  that  even  Solomon  in  all  his  glory  were  hot  arrayed 
like  one  of  these.” 

Flowers  must  be  grown  to  satisfy  a craving  for  the  things  beautiful  and  are  nearly  as 
essential  as  things  to  eat.  We  must  have  both  to  live  a balanced  life. 

Encourage  the  child  to  love  them  as  their  associations  speak  louder  than  spoken 
words  and  as  impressive  as  sermons  and  nothing  will  do  more  to  shapen  the  lives  of  the 
plastic  youths  and  give  them  clean  thoughts.  One  rarely  finds  a youth  go  wrong  who 
loves  flowers.  Plant  plenty  of  them  for  their  sake  and  at  the  same  time  to  make  a better 
place  to  live  in. 

Our  packets  are  not  little  5c  samples  but  are  generously  filled  to  give  value  received. 
So  that  the  seeds  will  germinate  readily  and  the  plants  grow  and  flower  to  perfec- 
tion, attention  should  be  paid  to  the  soil  condition  and  especially  if  small  seeds  are  sown. 
The  ground  should  be  worked  up  well  and  if  the  soil  is  heavy  lightened  up  with  well  rot- 
ted manure  or  sandy  loam.  If  this  is  not  done  the  soil  is  apt  to  become  hardened  or  baked 
before  the  tender  plants  get  large  enough  to  take  cafe  of  themselves.  Small  seeds  must 
not  be  planted  deep  and  most  flower  seeds  germinate  better  if  planted  near  the  surface. 
Sweet  peas,  sunflowers,  beans  and  some  of  the  larger  seeds  can  be  planted  fairly  deep. 

FREE — For  every  dollar’s  worth  of  garden  and  flower  seeds  ordered,  deduct  10%  as  a 
premium.  We  pay  postage  on  all  flower  seeds. 

Crego  Giant  Comet — One  of  the  finest  and 
largest  of  the  Comet  Asters,  bearing  im- 
mense fluffy  flowers  as  fine  as  any  Chrys- 
anthemum. All  colors.  Large  pkt.,  10c. 
See  Aster  Plants  under  “Flower  Plants.” 
ROYAL — The  Royal  Asters  are  of  branching 
type  and  come  into  bloom  right  after  the 
Queen  of  the  Markets  have  passed.  The 
double  flowers  are  very  large,  with  incurv- 
ing broad  petals.  Blooms  abundantly  and 
are  grown  extensively  for  cut-flowers  on 
account  of  their  long  stems  and  fully  dou- 
ble form. 

Royal  Lavender — A clear  lavender  shade. 
Large  pkt.,  10c. 

Royal  Pink — Large  double  flowers  of  a 
rich  pink  color.  Large  pkt.,  10c. 

Royal  Purple — This  deep  shade  is  very 
beautiful.  Large  pkt.,  10c. 

Royal  White — A large,  well-formed  flower 
with  broad  white  petals.  Large  pkt.,  10c 
Royal  Rose — The  color  is  a bright  lumin- 
ous rose.  Very  large  and  double  flow- 
ers borne  on  long  stems.  Large,  pkt., 
10c. 


Alyssum  or  Carpet  of  Snow 

Dwarf  and  compact,  grows  about  4 inches 
high.  The  plants  are  a solid  mass  of 
white  from  early  summer  to  late  fall  and 
is  considered  the  best  white  flowering 
edging  or  border  plant  grown.  Large 
pkt.,  10c. 


ASTERS 

Queen  of  Market — Asters  are  a most  valua- 
ble type  for  bedding  as  well  as  cutting, 
as  they  are  the  first  to  come  into  bloom. 
Plants  grow  quite  tall  and  they  branch 
freely  near  the  ground,  giving  long  stems 
to  the  flowers.  The  blooms  are  well 
rounded  and  double.  They  are  of  medium 
size  and  come  in  many  colors  and  are  very 
popular  for  bouquets.  Large  pkt.,  10c; 
14  oz.,  40c. 


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The  World  Loves  a Flower  Lover 


Calendula 


Royal  Asters,  Mixed — Large  pkt.,  10c. 

Double  Balsam  or  Lady  Slipper 

An  old  favorite,  producing  its  gorgeous 
masses  of  beautiful  and  brilliant  colored 
flowers  in  the  greatest  of  profusion.  Large 
pkt.,  10c. 


Calendulas 

One  of  the  dependable  hardy  annuals  that 
have  a wonderful  profusion  of  flowers,  col- 
ors ranging  from  ivory  to  orange.  Valu- 
able for  bed  and  borders.  Bloom  until  late 
fall  and  are  well  adapted  for  outdoor  cul- 
ture. Large  pkt.,  5c. 

Calliopsis 

Excellent  for  cutting  and  massing.  Colors 
golden  yellow  and  maroon.  Very  showy, 
beautiful  and  free  flowering.  Large,  pkt., 
10c. 

Chinese  Woolf  lower 

The  flowers  are  ball-shaped  and  resemble  a 
ball  of  wool.  The  plants  will  average  2 
feet  in  height.  They  branch  freely,  and 
by  midsummer  are  simply  covered  with 
blooms.  It  keeps  blooming  all  during  the 
fall  and  retains  its  full  beauty  and  color 
until  severe  frost.  Large  Mixed  pkt.,  10c. 
Includes  the  showiest  of  crimson,  yellow 
and  pink. 

Castor  Oil  Bean 

This  is  a semi-tropical  looking  plant  grown 
largely  for  the  picturesque  appearance. 
The  plants  grow  from  8 to  10  feet  in  height 


and  bear  immense  leaves.  The  plant  is 
surmounted  by  large  flower-spikes  and 
brilliantly  colored  seed-pods.  Castor  Oil 
Bean  is  a gross  feeder  and  does  best  in 
rich  moist  soil.  Being  a tall  grower  it  is 
well  suited  for  planting  in  the  background. 
Large  pkt.,  10c. 

Candytuft 

These  belong  among  the  most  useful  of 
hardy  annuals.  The  plants  bear  neat  clus- 
ters of  flowers  in  great  profusion.  A most 
attractive  border  and  cut-flower,  blooming 
profusely  in  cool  weather.  Sow  early  in 
the  spring.  One  of  the  best  annuals  for 
vase  flowers.  Plants  are  very  bushy  and 
the  showy  flowers  are  very  attractive. 
Large  pkt.,  10c. 

Centaureau  or  Royal  Sweet  Sultans 

The  charming  sweet  scented  flowers  of 
many  hues  are  borne  on  long  strong  stems 
and  are  exceedingly  fine  for  cut  flowers. 
Sow  seed  in  the  garden  reasonably  early. 

Large  pkt.,  10c. 

Cosmos 

Beautiful  summer  and  autumn  blooming 
plants.  They  produce  such  a quantity  of 
artistic  flowers  in  pure  white,  pink  and 
crimson  shades,  furnishing  an  abundance 
of  cut  blooms  for  autumn  decorations 
when  other  flowers  are  scarce.  Should  be 
sown  in  Spring  in  the  open  ground,  when 
danger  of  frost  is  past.  Thin  out  so  plants 
are  18  inches  apart.  When  a foot  high  the 
tops  should  be  pinched  out  to  induce  a 
bushy  growth.  They  prefer  a rather  light, 
not  too  rich  soil,  but  do  well  almost  any- 
where. The  colors  we  have  are  Crimson, 
large  pkt.,  10c;  White,  large  pkt.,  10c; 
Pink,  large  pkt.,  10c,  or  Mixed  Colors, 
large  pkt.,  10c;  J4  oz.,  25c. 


Cosmos 


Flowers  Mean  a Pleasant  Home 


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Daisy 

African — A handsome  showy  annual  Daisy 
and  which  presents  a magnificent  sight 
when  in  bloom  and  which  last  through  the 
latter  part  of  the  summer  and  fall.  Fine 
for  cut  flower  purposes.  Large  pkt.,  10c. 

Gaillardia 

Golden  or  Blanket  Flower — Splendid  showy 
annuals,  remarkable  for  the  profusion  of 
their  brilliant  flowers,  continuing  in  bloom 
from  early  summer  till  November;  extra 
fine  for  beds,  borders,  or  for  cutting; 
should  be  sown  where  they  are  to  bloom. 
Large  pkt.,  10c. 

Hollyhock 

One  of  the  most  majestic  of  hardy  plants 
and  a clump  or  line  of  our  dependable 
varieties  in  any  garden  gives  an  effect 
not  attainable  with  any  other  plant.  For 
planting  among  shrubbery  or  forming  a 
background  for  other  flowers,  it  is  with- 
out equal.  This  is  a biennial  and  blos- 
soms the  second  year.  Sow  some  seed 
each  year  and  enjoy  these  extra  fine  vari- 
eites.  Double  Mixed,  large  pkt.,  10c;  >4  oz., 
35c.  Single  Mixed,  large  pkt.,  10c;  >4  oz., 
30c. 

Martynia 

Devil's  Claw — A fast  growing  compact  and 
thick  leaved  plant.  The  flowers  are  light 
purple  and  very  floriferous,  in  fact  about 
the  sweetest  scented  flower  that  grows. 
Seed  pods  are  good  for  pickles  if  picked 
when  young  and  tender.  A garden  oddity. 
Large  pkt.,  10c. 

Mignonette 

Victoria  Perfecto — With  its  brilliant  red 
spikes  is  one  of  the  big  attractions  of  any 
planting.  No  garden  is  complete  without 
this  fragrant  favorite.  Large  pkt.,  10c. 

Larkspur 

Or  Delphinium — The  Annual  Larkspur  fur- 
nishes one  of  the  best  and  most  satisfac- 
tory blossoms  in  the  whole  range  of  an- 
nuals. Colors  are  so  soft  and  satisfactory 
and  make  such  attractive  bouquets.  Our 
mixture  is  sure  to  please.  Large  pkt.,  10c; 
!4  oz.,  25c. 

Marigold 

The  Marigolds  never  fail  to  attract  attention 
and  are  so  easily  raised  and  adapt  them- 
selves so  readily.  Really  an  optomist 
among  the  flowers  that  radiates  good 
cheer.  Our  mixture  is  fine  when  assem- 
bled with  the  blue  of  Larkspur  or  the 
paler  tints  of  Cornflower,  the  contrast  is 
so  pleasing.  Large  pkt.,  5c;  |4  oz.,  20c. 

Nasturtiums 

Tom  Thumb  or  Dwarf — These  bedding  nas- 
turtiums are  probably  the  best  varieties 
grown.  They  are  easy  to  grow  and  the 
brilliant  blossoms  are  lasting.  Plant  in  a 


Marigold 

moderately  good  soil  in  a sunny  location, 
until  cut  down  by  frost  they  will  bear  a 
profusion  of  gorgeous  blossoms.  Large 
pkt.,  10c;  per  oz.,  15c. 

Giants  of  California — Are  the  tall  growing, 
ever  blooming  Nasturtiums  rich  in  color 
and  can  be  used  to  cover  a trellis,  fence  or 
trailing  over  rock  work.  Large  pkt.,  10c; 
per  oz.,  15c. 


Pinks 

The  blossoms  which  come  in  varied  colors 
are  sweet,  spicy  scented,  and  are  like  mini- 
ature carnations.  Foliage  is  dense  and 
fine  and  it  is  considered  a most  satisfac- 
tory garden  flower.  Large  pkt.,  10c. 

Pansy 

The  latter  part  of  April  is  the  best  time  for 
spring  sowing,  producing  flowers  by  the 
last  of  June  and  continuously  until  fall.  A 
well  enriched,  finely  worked  soil  is  best 
Seed  should  be  covered  not  over  four 
times  its  own  depth  and  takes  about  10 
days  to  germinate.  When  the  plants  are 
sufficiently  developed,  transfer  to  desired 
location.  Pansies  will  do  well  in  partial 
shade.  Many  people  start  them  in  hot- 
beds or  in  boxes  in  the  house  several 
weeks  before  the  probable  earliest  plant- 
ing time.  Large  pkt.,  10c;  >4  oz.,  40c. 
See  Pansy  Plants  under  “Flower  Plants.” 


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Flowers  Flourish  Freely 


Phlox — Hardy  Annual 


This  is  composed  of  the  finest  and  most  dis- 
tinct varieties  and  will  make  a fine  dis- 
play of  brilliant  color.  The  trusses  are 
large,  well  rounded,  and  closely  formed 
and  the  individual  florets  are  of  the  larg- 
est size,  firm  substance,  and  most  distinct 
and  brilliant  colorings.  Large  pkt.,  10c; 
Vs  oz.r  25c. 

Petunia 

For  outdoor  decoration,  porch  or  window 
boxes  few  plants  equal  the  Petunia  in  ef- 
fectiveness. They  commence  flowering 
early  and  continue  a sheet  of  bloom  through- 
out the  whole  season;  are  easily  cultivated 
but  likes  good  soil  and  sunny  positions. 

Long  after  the  hoary  hand  of  frost  has  cut 
down  other  tender  flowers  the  Petunias  keep 
smiling  with  their  fragrant  faces  and  are 
the  last  to  leave  us  in  the  fall. 

(jan  be  sown  reasonable  early  outdoors 
but  it  is  best  to  sow  indoors  or  in  hotbeds 
and  transplant  in  late  May. 

Our  Superb  Mixture — Makes  a riot  of  bloom. 

Large  pkt.,  10c;  |4  oz.,  35c. 

Large  Double  California  Petunias — Are  truly 
magnificent  and  while  a little  more  ex- 
pensive are  well  worth  the  price  asked. 
Pkt.,  25c. 

See  Petunia  Plants  under  “Flower  Plants.” 

Portulaca — Moss  Rose 

A hardy  dwarf  annual  of  easy  culture.  It 
thrives  anywhere  and  produces  an  abund- 
ance of  brilliant  blooms  where  almost  any 
other  plant  would  die.  The  flowers  are 
rich  and  brilliant  in  coloring.  Fine  for 
beds,  borders  and  rock  planting.  Large 
pkt.,  10c. 

POPPIES 

Double  Peony  Shaped  Poppies — Are  so  easily 
grown  that  they  should  be  in  every  gar- 
den. The  plants  grow  quickly  and  pro- 
duce a wealth  of  gorgeous  blossoms.  Sow 


the  seed  thinly  early  in  the  spring  where 
the  plants  are  to  bloom.  The  seeds  should 
be  barely  covered  from  view.  The  flow- 
ers are  excellent  for  vases  and  if  picked 
when  the  buds  are  just  beginning  to  open 
they  will  last  a remarkably  long  time  as 
cut-flowers.  Large  pkt.,  10c;  |4  oz.,  25c. 

California  Poppy — The  golden  satin  like 
flowers  are  brilliant  and  beautiful.  The 
foliage  is  fine  and  blue  green  in  color. 
Grows  about  12  inches  high  and  there  is 
no  flower  that  attracts  more  attention 
than  these.  Cut  the  flowers  in  the  bud  if 
used  for  vase  purposes.  Large  pkt.,  10c. 

Shirley  Poppy — This  type  is  perhaps  the 
most  beautiful  of  all  poppies;  one  sowing 
keeping  the  bed  alight  all  summer.  Mostly 
come  single  or  semi-double.  The  colors 
range  from  white,  turn  various  shades  of 
pink,  to  scarlet  and  deepest  crimson. 
Mixed,  large  pkt.,  10c;  >4  oz.,  30c. 


Salpiglossis 

Painted  Tongue — These  are  one  of  the  finest 
annuals,  and  readily  grow  in  any  ordinary 
soil  in  a sunny  position.  The  plants  grow 
about  24  inches  high  and  produce  freely 
from  mid-summer  until  frost.  The  most 
attractive  and  stunning  blossoms  in  a 
very  large  and  unusual  range  of  colors. 
They  are  splendid  for  cutting  and  last 
well.  Seed  may  be  started  indoors  or  in  a 
hotbed  about  the  end  of  March  or  sown 
outdoors  when  danger  of  frost  is  passed. 
For  best  results  the  plants  should  not  be 
set  closer  than  12  inches  apart.  Large 
pkt.,  10c;  |4  oz.,  40c. 


Shirley  Poppy 


When  Our  Seeds  Are  Used 


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SWEET  PEAS 

The  whole  world  loves  the  Sweet  Pea  and 
especially  the  exquisite  new  Spencers.  We 
are  offering  the  far  famed  Silver  Gilt  Medal 
varieties,  the  blossoms  of  which  are  extra 
large  and  colorings  magnificent.  It  is  our 
experience  to  plant  the  new  Spencers  to  the 
exclusion  of  all  others  as  the  rich  returns 
make  them  by  far  the  cheapest  seed  to  sow. 
Plant  seeds  as  early  as  the  ground  can  be 
worked.  A good  way  is  to  make  a trench 
3 inches  deep  and  plant  seeds  one  inch 
deeper  in  the  trench  and  gradually  fill  in  the 
trench  as  the  season  advances.  Water  or 
irrigate  and  pick  blossoms  regularly  and  you 
will  enjoy  bouquets  until  hard  frosts  come. 

Silver  Medal  Spencers 

Margaret  Atlee — Is  one  of  the  very  finest 
rich  buff  pink,  a giant  in  size. 

Florence  Nightingale — Is  a favorite  large 
* pure  lavender. 

King  White — Is  without  question  one  of  the 
very  best  of  the  large  pure  whites. 

Mrs.  Tom  Jones — Is  a large  exquisite  del- 
phinium blue. 

Royal  Scot — Is  considered  one  of  the  largest 
and  most  brilliant  scarlets  ever  grown. 

Price  of  all  Sweet  Peas.  Large  pkt.,  10c; 
per  oz.,  30c. 

Mixed  Spencers — A splendid  mixture  of  all 
the  desirable  new  orchid  flowering  Spen- 
cers. Large  pkt,  10c;  per  oz.,  25c;  J4  •&., 
55c. 

Fine  Mixed — This  is  the  common  Sweet  Pea 
and  which  we  are  offering  to  those  that 
do  not  care  for  the  Spencer  or  large  flow- 
ering varieties.  Large  pkt.,  5c;  per  oz., 
15c. 

Ornamental  Sunflowers 

The  annual  Sunflowers  are  indispensable  for 
cutting.  Sown  on  a sunny  spot  about  May 
first  they  come  into  bloom  early  in  sum- 
mer and  keep  up  a constant  supply  of 
flowers  until  cut  down  by  frost.  Good  for 
background  and  windbreak  purposes. 
Large  pkt.,  5c;  /2  oz.,  25c. 

Snap  Dragons 

Snap  dragons  are  very  popular  bedding 
plants;  the  richness  and  diversity  of  col- 
ors, their  long  blooming  season  giving 
them  great  value  for  garden  color  mass- 
ing, as  well  as  for  cutting.  They  have 
dark  and  glossy  leaves  and  curiously  pea 
shaped  flowers  with  marked  throats.  They 
bloom  in  July  from  seed  sown  in  early 
May,  but  for  earlier  bloom,  seed  should  be 
started  indoors  during  March.  Does  best 
in  dry  loamy  soil.  Large  pkt.,  10c;  J4 
oz.,  30c. 

Scarlet  Sage  or  Salvia 

This  is  by  far  the  largest  flowering  variety 
of  Scarlet  Sage.  Well-grown  plants  mea- 
sure 4 feet  across  and  3 to  4 feet  high. 


Of  all  fall-blooming  annuals,  Scarlet  Sage 
is  without  question,  the  richest  and  most 
impressive  in  color — a scorching  scarlet  of 
unsurpassed  brilliancy.  Whether  grown 
in  the  border  or  in  solid  beds,  it  always 
looks  attractive.  Pkt.,  10c;  '/8  oz.,  50c. 

Strawflowers 

Strawflowers  are  easy  to  grow  and  do  well 
in  nearly  any  location,  but  do  best  if 
planted  where  they  get  sunlight  all  day 
long.  A moderately  moist  soil  which  is 
fairly  rich  produces  the  finest  plants  and 
largest  flowers. 

Sow  the  seed  outdoors  and  cover  with 
inch  of  soil.  The  seeds  will  germinate  in 
about  2 weeks  after  planting,  thin  them 
out  so  they  will  be  about  10  inches  apart. 
The  plants  make  a strong  upright  growth 
and  bloom  profusely  during  late  summer 
and  fall. 

Strawflowers  are  in  great  demand  not  only 
for  the  fine  effect  they  give  in  beds  and 
borders,  and  as  cutflowers,  but  also  be- 
cause they  can  be  dried  for  winter  bou- 
quets. If  wanted  for  this  purpose  cut  the 
flowers  early  in  the  morning  while  the 
dew  is  still  on  them  and  hang  their  heads 
down  in  a cool,  shady  and  airy  place  until 
thoroughly  dry.  Large  pkt.,  10c;  oz., 
25c. 


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Northern  Grown  Seeds  Are  Best 


Annual  Sweet  William 

In  contrast  to  the  ordinary  Sweet  William, 
will  bloom  freely  the  first  year  from  seed 
It  is  strictly  an  annual.  Everyone  who 
grows  it  is  bound  to  be  pleased  with  its 
wide  range  of  attractive  colors.  Height, 
15  inches.  Large  pkt.,  10c;  |/8  oz.,  30c. 

Verbenas 

For  an  ideal  bedaer  there  is  nothing  better 
than  Mammoth  Verbenas.  A graceful 
plant  with  handsome  foliage  and  covered 
with  large  umbels  of  brilliant  blooms  in  a 
great  variety  of  colors.  Verbenas  are  par- 
ticularly fine  for  beds,  borders,  mounds, 
window  boxes,  etc.,  or  as  an  undergrowth 
to  tall  plants  and  will  bloom  continuously 
until  frost.  Large  pkt.,  10c. 

ANNUAL  VINES 

Balloon  Vine  or  Love  in  a Puff — Is  a rapid 
climber;  flowers  white.  The  interesting 
seed  pods  look  like  miniature  balloons. 
Large  pkt.,  10c. 

Cyprus  Vine — Has  a delicate  fern  like  foliage 
and  masses  of  beautiful  scarlet  and  white 
flowers.  Seeds  should  be  soaked  in  warm 
water  for  a few  hours  before  planting. 
Large  pkt.,  10c. 

Gourds — These  are  used  generally  as  annual 
climbers  or  can  be  planted  in  the  garden. 
They  bear  fruits  known  as  ornamental 
gourds  and  come  in  many  different  fan- 
tastic shapes  and  colors.  Mixed,  large 
pkt.,  10c. 

Morning  Glory — The  old  favorite  climber 
with  their  brilliant  and  beautiful  flowers 
cannot  be  surpassed.  Soaking  the  seeds 


a few  hours  in  warm  water  will  hasten 
germination.  Large  pkt.,  10c. 

Scarlet  Runner  Beans — A favorite  ornamen- 
tal annual  climber.  The  scarlet  colored 
blossoms  are  very  attractive.  The  beans 
that  follow  are  excellent  eating.  Sow  the 
seeds  after  danger  of  frost.  Large,  pkt., 
10c. 

Hyacinth  Bean — A rapid  growing  annual 
climber,  climbing  to  about  eight  feet.  They 
bloom  freely  in  large,  upright  racemes  of 
pea-like  purple  flowers;  followed  by  orna- 
mental purple  seed  pods.  Sow  about  May 
15th  or  after  danger  of  frost.  Mixed, 
large  pkt.,  10c;  /2  oz.,  15c. 

Zinnia — Dahlia  Flowered 

There  are  but  few  flowers  that  are  more 
popular  than  the  immense  flowering  double 
Zinnias  and  no  flower  is  as  showy  during 
the  late  summer  and  early  fall.  Easy  of 
culture  as  the  seed  can  be  sown  where  the 
plants  are  wanted  and  they  will  continue 
blossoming  long  after  light  frosts.  No  flower 
stands  the  hot  summer  conditions  better. 
Fine  for  massing. 

Ipswich  is  noted  for  its  Zinnias  and  the 
Zinnia  beds  always  attract  a great  deal  of 
attention.  We  have  these  large  double  Zin- 
nias in  the  following  separate  colors. 

Golden  Yellow,  White,  Rose,  Purple  and 
Scarlet.  Large  pkt.,  10c;  *4  oz.,  40c. 
Superb  Mixture — All  the  different  colors. 
Large  pkt.,  10c;  *4  oz.,  30c. 


Strool,  S.  D.,  April  29th. 
“Of  all  the  nursery  stock  set  out  here  in 
past  years,  yours  is  all  that  survived  the 
drought  and  the  hard  winter.  Some  living 
testimonial  that  your  stock  is  hardy.” 

Lawn  Grass 

Kentucky  Blue  Grass 

Our  lawn  grass  is  pure  Kentucky  Blue 
Grass.  No  mixture  of  old  seed  or  substi- 
tutes. It  is  fancy  heavy  1926  seed  and  is 
the  best  that  can  be  bought. 

To  get  a good  stand,  buy  our  pure  Ken- 
tucky Blue  Grass  and  after  sowing  it  broad- 
cast, rake  in  the  seed  and  keep  the  surface 
damp  until  the  grass  shades  the  ground. 
Price:  1 lb.,  6c,  postpaid.  By  express  or 

freight,  5 lbs.,  55c;  10  lbs.,  50c. 

White  Dutch  Clover 

Extra  fine  to  mix  with  Kentucky  Blue  Grass 
for  the  lawn.  The  clover  helps  to  protect 
the  tender  grass  shoots  until  it  becomes 
established,  enriches  the  soil  and  makes 
the  grass  grow  better.  Price:  1 lb.,  65c, 
prepaid. 

FREE — For  every  dollar's  worth  of  garden 
and  flower  seeds  ordered,  deduct  10%  as  a 
premium. 


Seed  Com  That  Grows 


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SEED  CORN 

IN  ALL  our  experience  selling  Seed  Corn  we  have  never  had  a complaint,  nor  have  we 
ever  had  any  seed  returned  on  account  of  poor  germination.  We  are  going  to  try  to 
keep  this  record.  It  costs  more  to  prepare  and  send  out  good  seeds  but  when  there  are 
no  complaints  it  pays  us  many  times  in  satisfaction  for  the  difference  in  cost 

Seed  Com  is  a mighty  ticklish  seed  to  handle  and  especially  will  it  be  so  this  year. 
The  early  September  freeze  destroyed  the  germ  of  practically  all  standing  com  and  there 
will  not  be  a surplus  of  A No.  1 seed  offered,  especially  the  hardy  northern  grown  seed.. 
Good  Seed  Com  is  cheap  at  any  reasonable  price.  Taking  acreage  into  consideration 
will  be  the  cheapest  seed  to  plant  in  1927.  Our  experience  has  been  never  try  to  save  buy- 
ing cheap  seed  as  it  means  a poor  stand  and  inferior  yields. 

CORN  MUST  BE  NORTHERN  GROWN  TO  MATURE  IN  THE  NORTHWEST. 
Southern  or  Eastern  seed  may  be  alright  for  silage  purposes  and  there  is  apt  to  be  a lot 
shipped  north  this  year. 

Looks  are  deceiving  sometimes.  We  have  tested  out  a great  many  fine  samples  and 
some  of  the  good  looking  ones  test  as  low  as  20%  so  beware  of  what  you  plant. 

Our  Seed  Com  is  sold  on  a money  back  guarantee.  Test  it,  or  any  of  our  seeds  for 
that  matter,  and  if  it  does  not  germinate  to  your  satisfaction  return  it  and  get  your  money 
back  including  freight  charges. 

We  feel  that  we  cannot  have  any  dissatisfaction  even  if  we  do  not  do  the  volume  of 
business  and  another  thing  we  have  not  taken  a lot  of  early  orders  expecting  to  dump  any 
old  seed  upon  our  customers  at  the  last  minute. 


DENT  CORN 

FULTON’S  YELLOW  DENT— This  variety 
we  have  was  selected  for  years  for  earli- 
ness and  it  is  this  strain  that  has  taken 
most  of  the  prizes  at  the  corn  shows  for 
the  past  few  years.  Has  a deep  kernel 
and  is  a heavy  yielder.  A limited  supply. 
Price  per  bu.,  $5.50;  3 or  more  bu.,  $5.00 
per  bu. 

MINNESOTA  NO.  13 — Originated  by  the 
Minnesota  Agricultural  College.  An  extra 
good  com  for  silage  and  a heavy  yielding 
yellow  dent.  This  strain  has  been  selected 
for  earliness  and  will  mature  much  earlier 
than  average  Minnesota  No.  13.  Price, 
per  bu.,  $5.00;  3 or  more  bu.,  $4.75. 


SOUTH  DAKOTA  NO.  86— This  is  a selec- 
tion of  the  Minnesota  No.  13  by  the  S.  D. 
Experiment  Station.  We  have  grown  this 
variety  for  the  past  six  years  and  believe 
it  is  one  of  the  best  yellow  dents.  Ma- 
tures early  and  is  like  its  parent  in  every 
way  except  that  the  ears  are  a trifle 
smaller.  Very  little  to  offer.  Price  per 
bu.,  $5.50;  3 or  more  bu.,  $5.00  per  bu. 

WISCONSIN  COLD  RESISTANT— A selec- 
tion of  the  Golden  Glow  made  by  the  Wis- 
consin Experiment  station.  This  com  has 
been  bred  for  hardiness  as  to  early  plant- 
ing, withstands  cold  and  wet  ground  con- 
ditions and  can  be  planted  much  earlier 
than  the  average  com.  Our  own  grown. 
Price  per  bu.,  $6.00;  3 or  more  bu.,  $5.50 
per  bu. 


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Hardy  Northern  Seeds  Outyield 


NORTHERN  YELLOW  D E N T— A very  early 
maturing  corn.  Not  as  pure  as  the  above 
varieties  but  for  a late  season  or  for  re- 
planting cannot  be  beaten.  It  has  never 
failed  to  mature  a crop  herev  Price  per 
bu.,  $4.50;  3 or  more  bu.,  $4.25. per  bu. 

NORTHERN  WHITE  DEN T— A variety  that 
has  been  grown  here  fbr  years  and  never 
fails.  Good  for  hogging  off  purpose.  Not 
pure  white  dent  but  a corn  that  has  been 
selected  for  years  for  earliness.  If  cut- 
worms take  your  first  planting,  replant 
with  this  variety  or  the  Northern  Yellow 
Dent.  Price  per  bu.,  $4.25;  3 or  more  bu., 
$4.00  per  bu. 

NORTHWESTERN  DENT— An  extra  early 
red  dent,  planted  very  extensively.  Ma- 
tures early  and  is  a very  satisfactory  and 
popular  corn.  Price  per  bu.  $4.50;  3 or 
more  bu.,  $4.25  per  bu. 

We  have  some  corn  that  will  be  O.  K.  to 
drill  in  that  does  not  quite  test  up  to  stand- 
ard that  we  will  sell  reasonable.  If  inter- 
ested write  us  and  we  will  give  you  particu- 
lars. 

FLINT  CORN 

Flint  Corns  are  scarce  this  year  and  with 
the  extra  demand  are  a little  higher  in  price 
than  ordinarily.  Nothing  better  to  hog  off 
as  it  ripens  early. 

RAINBOW  FLINT— The  most  popular  flint 

corn  grown.  Grows  an  extra  large  ear 
high  on  the  stock.  One  of  the  best  of  the 
fodder  corns.  This  strain  has  been  grown 
here  for  many  years  and  has  matured  here 
every  year.  Very  scarce.  Price  per  bu., 
$7.00;  3 or  more  bu.,  $6.50  per  bu. 

WHITE  FLINT — An  early  maturing  large 
yielding  white  flint.  Fine  for  hogging  off. 
Price  per  bu.,  $5.00;  3 or  more  bu.,  $4.50 
per  bu. 


MIXED  FLINT — This  is  a heavy  yielder  of 
large  long  ears.  Good  for  hogging  off. 

Price  per  bu.,  $5.00;  3 or  more  bu.,  $4.75 
per  bu. 

SQUAW  FLINT— This  is  the  old  reliable 
mixed  flint  that  has  been  the  standby  for 
hogging  off.  Ears  grow  close  to  the 
ground.  Price  per  bu.,  $4.75;  3 or  more 
bu.,  $4.50  per  bu. 

POP  CORN 

WHITE  RICE— Raised  locally.  The  stand- 
ard popular  corn,  easy  to  raise  and  a good 
yielder.  Price  per  pound,  15c;  10  pounds, 
1.25;  25  pounds,  $2.00. 

Popping  Corn — Write  for  low  price. 
JAPANESE  HULLESS— The  finest  of  the 
pop  corns.  The  kernels  when  popped  are 
large  and  clear  white.  Very  popular. 
Price  25c  per  pound;  10  pounds,  $1.50. 
THE  NEW  BURBANK— A new  creation  by 
the  plant  wizard.  Pops  out  pure  white,  is 
very  sweet  and  of  immense  size.  On  ac- 
count of  its  sorghum  parent,  it  will  grow 
on  poor  land  and  will  withstand  droughty 
conditions.  Pkt.,  10c;  1 lb.,  65c. 

Wheat 

Wheat,  although  an  alluring  crop,  is  one 
of  the  essential  small  grains  for  the  north- 
west. It  is  the  cash  crop  and  tides  over  the 
grower  until  he  can  realize  on  his  stock  and 
other  produce. 

It  pays  to  sow  as  early  as  the  ground  can 
be  worked  in  the  spring  and  to  sow  varieties 
that  are  rust  proof  and  rust  resistant,  espe- 
cially for  the  main  crop.  All  of  our  seed  is 
run  through  the  new  Carter  Disc  Separator 
to  remove  any  wild  oats  or  other  impurities 
and  is  ready  to  sow. 

BURBANK  or  QUALITY— This  new  wheat 
which  was  originated  by  the  great  plant 
wizard  a few  years  ago  is  becoming  very 
popular.  It  is  an  immense  yielder  of  large 
kernels.  The  one  big  thing  about  this 
variety  is  that  it  is  the  earliest  wheat  to 
mature  and  thereby  gets  away  from  the 
rust.  We  have  a limited  supply  of  1925 
crop.  Price  per  bu.,  $2.50;  5 or  more  bu., 
$2.25  per  bu. 

KOTA — This  strain  of  hard  wheat  was  orig- 
inated by  the  N.  D.  Agriculture  Station 
and  is  very  rust  and  drought  resistant.  It 
is  one  of  the  best  yielders  and  is  the  most 
popular  wheat  grown  in  both  North  and 
South  Dakota.  We  are  offering  1925  crop 
and  while  a little  higher  in  price  than  the 
new  crop  is  well  worth  the  difference. 
Price  per  bu.,  $2.50;  5 bu.,  $2.25  per  bu.; 
10  or  more  bu.,  $2.10  per  bu. 

MARQUIS  WHEAT— The  best  of  the  mill- 
ing wheats  but  subject  to  rust.  Should  be 
sown  as  early  as  possible.  Price  per  bu., 
$2.50;  5 bu.,  $2.25  per  bu.;  10  bu.  or  more, 
$2.00  per  bu. 


Kota  Wheat 


Clover  and  Alfalfa  Means  Wealth 


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PEARSON  999  AMBER  DURUM— An  im- 
provement of  the  Kubanka  and  the  best 
of  the  durums.  An  enormous  yielder  and 
a good  rust  resister.  The  seed  we  are  of- 
fering is  our  own  particular  strain.  Price 
per  bu.,  $2.50;  5 bu.,  $2.25  per  bu.;  10  or 
more  bu.,  $2.10  per  bu. 

RED  DU  RAM — One  of  the  most  rust  resist- 
ing wheats  grown.  Can  be  sown  later 
than  any  other  variety.  Is  a sure  and  big 
yielder.  Price  per  bu.,  $2.25;  5 bu.,  $2.00 
per  bu..  10  bu.,  or  more,  $1.85  per  bu. 

KANRAD  WINTER  WH EAT— Must  be  sown 
in  the  fall.  Write  for  price  after  harvest. 

Oats 

HULLESS  OATS— A new  variety  that  is  be- 
coming quite  popular.  Threshes  out  like 
wheat  or  rye  and  when  ground  makes  one 
of  the  best  concentrated  foods  for  young 
pigs  and  calves.  It  is  a good  yielder  of 
the  richest  kind  of  feed,  and  very  high  in 
protein  content.  Price  per  bu.,  $1.50;  3 
or  more  bu.,  $1.25  per  bu. 


SIXTY  DAY  OR  KERSON  OAT— Recom- 
mended by  the  experiment  station  for.  the 
main  crop.  Matures  and  ripens  usually 
before  the  wild  oats  do.  A good  yielder 
and  the  surest  variety  to  grow  if  the  sea- 
son happens  to  be  a little  dry.  Price  per 
bu.,  $1.00;  10  or  more  bu.,  80c  per  bu. 

SWEDISH  SELECT  OATS— One  of  the  very 
best  medium  early  oats  grown.  An  enor- 
mous yielder  of  large  plump  kernels.  Price 
per  bu.,  $1.25;  5 bu.,  $1.00  per  bu.;  10  or 
more  bu.,  90c  per  bu. 

MIXED  OATS — This  is  locally  raised  early 
oats  and  is  a sure  cropper.  Seed  oats  are 
scarce  this  year  and  we  would  advise  or- 
dering early.  Price  75c  per  bu.  in  quantity 
lots. 


Millet 

If  millet  is  sown  on  old  land  it  should  be 
plowed  and  dragged  early.  Then  after  the 


weeds  start  the  land  should  be  disced  and 
dragged  before  the  seed  is  sown.  If  the 
land  is  extremely  weedy  and  the  season  is 
not  too  late  it  will  pay  to  disc  and  drag  the 
third  time  before  sowing. 

BROOM  CORN — The  standard  millet  grown 
for  seed  production.  Very  high  feeding 
value  for  hogs,  cattle  and  poultry.  A good 
drought  resister.  Price,  1 lb.,  20c;  10  lbs., 
75c;  50  lbs.,  $2.00;  100  lbs.,  $3.50. 

EARLY  FORTUNE — Quite  similar  to  Broom 
Corn  millet  except  that  the  seed  is  red. 
One  of  the  best  of  the  millet  family.  Seed 
excellent  for  stock  and  poultry  and  the 
fodder  after  threshing  is  the  best  of  feed. 
For  hay  purposes  much  better  than  Broom 
Corn  millet  as  it  does  not  grow  as  coarse. 
Price  per  lb.,  20c;  10  lbs.,  75c;  50  lbs., 
$2.25;  100  lbs.,  $4.00. 

GERMAN  MILLET — One  of  the  very  best 
for  hay  purposes.  Southern  grown  seed. 
Price,  10  lbs.,  $1.00;  50  lbs.,  $2.75;  100  lbs., 
$4.50. 

JAPANESE — Sometimes  called  billion  dollar 
grass.  Makes  a heavy  growth  and  in  moist 
seasons  will  cut  two  or  more  crops.  Is 
better  for  horses  than  the  other  millets. 

Price,  1 lb.,  25c;  10  lbs.,  $1.25;  50  lbs., 

$3.00;  100  lbs.,  $5.00. 

SIBERIAN — The  most  popular  millet  for  hay 
purpose.  A good  drouth  resister.  Not 
only  makes  splendid  hay  but  is  a reliable 
seeder.  Price,  1 lb.,  25c;  50  lbs.,  $2.25; 
100  lbs.,  $4.25. 

RUSSIAN  OR  SERBIAN  MILLET— A new 

variety  introduced  lately.  If  sown  in  rows 
and  cultivated  the  heads  will  measure 
from  12  to  15  inches  long  yielding  an  enor- 
mous amount  of  seed.  On  account  of  the 
seed  being  about  the  same  size  as  pigeon 
grass  it  must  be  sown  on  clean  land  or 
sown  in  rows  and  cultivated.  Price,  pkt., 
10c;  1 lb.,  40c. 


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Good  Seed  Must  Be  Planted 


Early  Amber  Cane 


Cane 

Early  Amber 

Probably  the  most  profitable  and  popular 
forage  crop  grown.  It  yields  an  enormous 
crop  of  succulent  feed  that  is  greatly  relished 
by  all  stock.  It  can  be  broadcasted  or  drilled 
in  and  cultivated.  The  latter  is  the  surest 
way  to  realize  a big  yield.  It  is  the  best 
drought  resister  grown.  For  best  feeding 
value  it  should  be  cut  when  the  heads  com- 
mence to  turn  black.  Sow  10  to  12  pounds 
when  cultivated  and  about  50  pounds  when 
broadcasted  to  the  acre. 

Price,  10  lbs.,  75c;  25  lbs.,  $1.75;  50  lbs., 
$2.50;  100  lbs.,  $4.25. 

SUGAR  CANE — For  making  sorghum  or 
syrup.  Price,  per  lb.,  25c;  10  lbs.,  $1.00; 
25  lbs.,  $2.00. 

FETE  RITA — The  most  drought  resisting 
sorghum  grown,  related  to  Kaffir.  Excel- 
lent forage  and  seeds  fine  for  poultry  and 
stock.  Sow  12  to  15  pounds  if  drilled  and 
cultivated  and  50  to  60  pounds  if  broad- 
casted. 10  lbs.,  75c;  50  lbs.,  $2.50;  100 
lbs.,  $4.25. 

Barley 

Good  seed  Barley  is  rather  scarce  this  sea- 
son and  we  would  advise  ordering  your 
needs  early.  Price  per  bu.,  $1.25;  5 bu. 
lots,  $1.15  per  bu.;  10  or  more  bu.,  $1.00 
per  bu. 


Speltz 

One  of  the  very  best  all  around  feeds  grown 

and  especially  for  poultry  and  horses. 

Price,  $2.75  per  100  lbs.;  $2.45  per  100  lbs. 

in  300  or  more  lots. 

Flax 

This  is  the  northern  grown  hardy  variety 
and  especially  adapted  to  the  northwest. 

Price  per  bu.,  $3.50;  5 bu.,  $3.25  per  bu.; 
10  or  more  bu.,  $3.00  per  bu. 

Buckwheat 

Silver  hulled,  an  improvement  of  the  old 
sort.  A great  yielder.  One  of  the  best  crops 
to  grow  to  smother  out  weeds.  Also  fine  for 
bees  when  in  blossom.  One  of  the  very  best 
of  poultry  feeds  that  is  grown.  Grow  more 
buckwheat  and  make  your  own  flour. 

Price  per  bu.,  $2.50;  5 or  more  bu.,  $2.25 
per  bu. 

Bromus  Grass 

One  of  the  very  best  permanent  pasture 
grasses  grown,  will  stand  more  droughty 
conditions  than  any  other  variety  and  is  an 
enormous  yielder.  Starts  growing  very  early 
in  the  spring  and  will  keep  green,  if  pas- 
tured, the  last  in  the  fall.  Highly  recom- 
mended by  all  the  experiment  stations  of 
the  northwest.  Sow  about  20  lbs.  to  an  acre. 

Price,  5 lbs.,  75c;  10  lbs.,  $1.50;  50  lbs., 

$7.00;  100  lbs.,  $13.50. 

KENTUCKY  BLUE  GRASS— See  page  18. 

Sudan  Grass 

This  is  one  of  the  best  forage  plants 
grown.  Can  be  grown  to  advantage  on  clean 
or  new  ground  by  sowing  it  broadcast  or 
drilling  it  in  and  can  be  cut  several  times 
during  the  summer.  It  takes  about  four 
pounds  to  plant  an  acre  if  planted  in  three 
foot  rows  and  cultivated  and  we  would  be 
inclined  to  recommend  planting  it  this  way. 
Sow  twenty  to  twenty-five  pounds  if  broad- 
casted. 

Price  per  lb.,  25c;  5 lbs.,  75c;  10  lbs.,  $1.50; 
20  lbs.,  $2.50;  50  lbs.,  $4.75;  100  lbs.,  $8.50. 

Timothy 

Is  one  of  the  standby  hay  crops.  Does  not 
stand  much  pasturing  and  is  best  suited  to 
cut  for  hay.  Timothy  and  clover  is  a rich 
combination  and  if  any  land  is  commencing 
to  get  worn  out  it  will  be  greatly  benefitted 
by  seeding  down  to  this  mixture. 

Price  of  Timothy,  1 lb.,  25c;  10  lbs.,  $1.50: 
20  lbs.,  $2.75;  50  lbs.,  $6.00. 


To  Get  Good  Yields 


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Western  Grass 

WESTERN  OR  SLENDER  WHEAT  GRASS 

— Is  one  of  the  very  best  hay  grasses  for 
the  northwest.  Very  drought  resisting 
and  is  relished  by  all  stock.  Where  Ken- 
tucky Blue  Grass  cannot  be  grown  to  ad- 
vantage try  Slender  Wheat  Grass  for  lawn 
purposes.  1 lb.,  25c;  10  lbs.,  $1.50;  50 

lbs.,  $5.00;  100  lbs.,  $9.00. 

Alfalfa 

There  is  nothing  that  equals  alfalfa  hay. 
Good  for  all  kind  of  stock  including  hogs 
and  poultry  and  every  farmer  should  have  a 
field.  Care  should  be  taken  not  to  pasture 
or  cut  it  too  late  in  the  season. 

DAKOTA  NO.  12 — This  is  hardy  northwest- 
ern South  Dakota  grown  seed  from  old 
fields  that  have  stood  the  severe  winters 
and  dry  summers  and  is  the  variety  that  is 
generally  more  planted  than  any  other. 
Known  as  Dakota  No.  12.  Price  per  lb., 
35c;  10  lbs.,  30c  per  lb.;  20  lbs.,  27c  per 
lb.;  50  lbs.,  25c  per  lb.;  100  lbs,,  22c  per  lb. 
GRIMM  ALFALFA — Grown  in  northern 
South  Dakota.  The  hardiest  of  all  alfal- 
fas. We  are  pricing  this  at  a low  figure 
this  year  and  anyone  figuring  on  a perma- 
nent alfalfa  field  should  take  advantage 
of  this  price  and  make  a good  planting. 
Price  per  lb.,  60c;  10  lbs.,  $5.00;  25  lbs., 
40c  per  lb.;  100  lbs.,  35c  per  lb. 
COSSACK  ALFALFA — This  is  a hardy  vari- 
ety brought  from  Siberia  by  Professor 
Hansen.  It  is  a good  yielder  and  very 
cold  and  drought  resistant.  From  a hand- 
ful of  seeds  brought  over  a few  years  ago 
it  now  covers  thousands  of  acres.  It  has 
a branching  root  system  similar  to  Grimm. 
Lb.,  65c;  10  lbs.,  $5.50;  100  lbs.,  $40.00. 

Red  Clover 

RED  CLOVER — Very  valuable  for  forage 
and  for  plowing  under  for  fertilizing  pur- 
poses cannot  be  equaled.  This  is  genuine 
northern  South  Dakota  raised  seed  and  is 
hardy  and  dependable.  Price,  1 lb.,  60c; 
25  lbs.,  55c  per  lb.;  50  lbs.,  50c  per  lb. 

Sweet  Clover 

WHITE  BLOSSOM— Is  one  of  the  easiest  of 
the  clovers  to  get  started  and  outyields 
any  other  variety  for  pasture  purpose. 
Stock  like  it  better  when  pastured  close. 
It  starts  growing  early  in  the  spring  and 
stays  green  until  late  in  the  fall.  Another 
advantage,  stock  will  not  bloat  on  sweet 
clover.  Sow  about  10  lbs.  to  the  acre. 
Price  for  scarified  northern  grown  seed, 
1 lb.,  25c;  10  lbs.,  18c  per  lb.;  20  lbs.,  15c 
per  lb.;  50  lbs.,  14c  per  lb.;  100  lbs.,  13c 
per  lb.;  200  lbs.,  12c  per  lb. 

YELLOW  BLOSSOM— Has  a finer  foliage 
and  is  more  dwarf  than  the  white  blossom 


Red  Clover 

variety  and  probably  makes  a little  better 
hay.  It  can  also  be  pastured  a little  closer 
than  the  other  varieties.  Price  per  lb., 
25c;  10  lbs.,  18c  per  lb.;  20  Ibs^  16c  per 
lb.;  50  lbs.,  15c  per  lb.;  100  lbs.,  14c  per  lb. 

GRUNDY  COUNTY  WHITE  BLOSSOM 
SWEET  CLOVER— This  resembles  the 
white  blossom  in  every  way  except  it  is 
more  dwarf  and  does  not  get  as  coarse. 
Fine  for  pasture  and  hay.  Price  per  lb., 
30c;  10  lbs.,  $1.75;  50  lbs.,  $8.00;  100  lbs., 
$15.00. 

White  Dutch  Clover 

Fine  to  mix  with  Kentucky  Blue  Grass  for 
lawn.  Makes  good  pasture  and  bee  food. 
Sow  5 pounds  to  the  acre.  Price  per  lb., 
65c;  5 lbs.,  60c  per  lb;  10  lbs.,  55c  per  lb. 

Rape 

An  annual  plant  of  the  cabbage  family. 
Grows  readily  alone  or  with  a nurse  crop 
and  is  considered  one  of  the  best  pasture 
plants  for  all  kinds  of  stock,  especially 
valuable  for  hogs  and  sheep.  When  eaten 
off  will  sprout  up  from  near  the  ground 
and  keep  growing  until  cut  down  by  hard 
frosts.  Sow  about  8 lbs.  to  the  acre. 
Price  per  lb.,  25c;  10  lbs.,  $1.50;  25  lbs., 
$3.25;  50  lbs.,  $5.50;  100  lbs.,  $10.00. 

Soy  Beans 

WISCONSIN  BLACK — An  early  maturing 
bean  and  a good  yielder.  This  seed  being 
acclimated  will  mature  and  be  more  satis- 
factory than  the  southern  seed  and  worth 
much  more.  Plant  with  the  com  planter, 
being  careful  to  stir  up  the  com  and  beans 
at  the  end  of  every  row.  This  is  for  hog- 
ging off  purposes  and  silage.  If  seed  is 
wanted  plant  alone.  Price,  10  lbs.,  $1.25; 
25  lbs.,  $2.50;  50  lbs.,  $4.25. 


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POULTRY  DEPARTMENT 


QUEEN  BROODER — 1200  chick  size  and  one 
of  the  very  best  brooders  on  the  market, 
with  automatic  heat  control.  Complete, 
each,  $20.00. 

BABY  CHICKS— Barred  Rocks.  $16.00  per 
100,  prepaid.  Order  early. 

BARRED  ROCK  EGGS— The  old  standbys. 
Ours  are  the  large  growthy  kind.  This  is 
the  only  variety  we  have.  Cockerels  for 
sale  after  September  1.  Eggs,  $1.25  for 
setting;  $3.00  for  50;  $5.00  for  100,  pre- 
paid. 

CHICK  FEED — This  is  our  own  balanced 
mixture  of  mixed  grains  and  cracked  corn 
and  is  sold  very  reasonable.  Price,  $2.25 
for  50  lbs.;  $4.00  for  100  lbs. 

CHARCOAL — Mixed  with  poultry  mash  will 
keep  the  chicken’s  digestive  organs  in  good 
condition.  Price,  10  lbs.,  85c;  50  lbs., 
$3.25. 

BUTTERMILK  CHICK  STARTER— No  bet- 
ter starter  on  the  market.  Mixed  with  the 
right  ingredients  with  pure  grains  that 
will  start  the  chick  off  right.  50  lbs., 
$2.50;  100  lbs.,  $4.50. 

EGG  MASH — A scientific  mixture  recom- 
mended by  the  leading  poultry  raisers. 
50  lb.  bags,  $1.75;  100  lb.  bags,  $3.25. 

BRAN  AND  SHORTS — From  a small  mill, 
as  they  cannot  separate  as  close  as  the 
large  mills,  it  contains  much  more  feed 
value.  Sold  in  100  lb.  bags.  Cracked, 
Ground  and  Whole  Corn  at  market  prices. 
Write  for  prices. 

POULTRY  FEEDS  of  all  kinds  including 
Gold  Medal  and  Puriana  Feeds. 

SUNFLOWER  SEED— Mammoth  Russian, 
extra  large  headed.  A fine  feed  and  con- 
ditioner for  poultry.  Nothing  equals  it  for 
fitting  poultry  for  show  purposes.  Also 
fine  for  silage.  Price  per  lb.,  20c;  10  lbs., 
$1.25;  20  lbs.,  $2.00. 

OYSTER  SHELLS— 100  lb.  sacks,  $1.50. 

ZENOLEUM— Is  the  best  disinfectant  and 
dip  on  the  market.  Nothing  equals  it  for 
spraying  and  cleaning  up  diseases  in  poul- 
try and  hog  houses,  barns  and  outbuild- 
ings, dipping  stock  for  vermin  and  skin 
diseases.  Fifty  experiment  stations  of 
the  U.  S.  recommend  it.  Sold  on  a guar- 
antee. Price,  1 qt.  can,  75c;  /2  gal.  can, 
$1.25,  prepaid. 

ZENOLEUM — Lice  Powder,  1 lb.  can,  30c, 
prepaid. 

REVENGE  LICE  DESTROYER— The  most 
powerful  louse  destroyer  on  the  market. 
Is  instant  death  to  these  pests.  Effective 
for  lice  on  horses  or  cattle  and  fleas  on 
dogs.  3 lb.  can,  prepaid,  $1.00. 

SAL-VET  POULTRY  TONIC— Excellent  to 
tone  up  the  chickens  and  make  them  lay. 
Price  65c  for  a 3 lb.  package,  prepaid. 


SAL  VET 

Without  exception  this  is  one  of  the  very 
best  mineral  conditioners  and  tonics  made. 
Nothing  will  equal  it  for  getting  rid  of 
worms.  Good  for  all  kinds  of  stock  but 
something  absolutely  necessary  to  feed  hogs 
to  destroy  worms  and  keep  them  in  the  pink 
of  condition  so  they  will  not  become  sus- 
ceptible to  cholera  and  swine  plague.  Noth- 
ing more  reliable. 

Price,  10  lbs.,  $1.50;  40  lbs.,  $3.25;  50  lbs., 
$4.00;  100  lb.  kegs,  $6.75. 

BIRD  SEED 

We  have  a very  fine  mixture  of  bird  seed 
composed  of  Canary,  Rape,  Hemp  and  Mil- 
lets. Price  per  lb.,  20c;  10  lbs.,  $1.50;  20 
lbs.,  $2.50. 

Canary  Seed — In  bulk,  1 lb.,  20c;  5 lbs.,  90c; 
10  lbs.,  $1.75. 

Bird  Rape — In  bulk,  1 lb.,  20c;  5 lbs.,  90c; 
10  lbs.,  $1.75. 

Bird  Hemp — In  bulk,  1 lb.,  20c;  5 lbs.,  90c; 
10  lbs.,  $1.75. 

Bird  Millets — In  bulk,  1 lb.,  15c;  5 lbs.,  60c; 
10  lbs.,  $1.00. 

FEEDS  OF  ALL  KINDS 

Mill  Feeds,  Oil  Meal,  Tankage,  Pig  Meal, 
Dairy  Feeds,  at  lowest  prices. 

BLATCHFORD’S  CALF  FOOD 

Nothing  better  and  cheaper  to  use.  25 

lbs.,  $1.50;  50  lbs.,  $2.50. 

SALT 

All  kinds  for  all  purposes.  Medium, 
Coarse,  Rock,  Fly  Salt,  Block  Salt,  etc.,  at 
lowest  market  prices. 

OLD  HICKORY  SMOKED  SALT— No  smoke- 
house necessary  and  meat  cured  with  Old 
Hickory  keeps  better  and  has  a better 
taste.  Also  fine  for  cooking.  Send  for 
sample.  10  lb.  drum,  $1.25,  postpaid. 

NITRAGIN 

It  pays  big  dividends 
to  inoculate  Alfalfa, 
Clover  and  Soy  Bean 
seeds  with  Nitragin. 
Price  for  /2  bu.  size 
can,  60c  prepaid;  1 bu. 
size  can,  $1.00  prepaid; 
5 bu.  size  can,  $4.50  prepaid. 

We  are  thoroughly  convinced  that  inocu- 
lating alfalfa  and  clovers  is  the  biggest  in- 
vestment a grower  can  make.  We  thought 
a few  years  ago  that  it  was  mostly  theory 
but  from  actual  tests  we  know  that  the 
fields  where  the  seed  was  inoculated  made  a 
much  larger  and  healthier  growth  and  less 
liable  to  winter  kill. 


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APPLES 


CERTIFICATE  OF  NURSERY  INSPECTION 

Office  of  Secretary  of  Agriculture 

Pierre,  S.  D.,  Sept.  4,  1926. 

THIS  IS  TO  CERTIFY  that  the  nursery  stock  growing  in  the  Northern  Seed  and 
Nursery  Co.,  of  Ipswich,  South  Dakota,  has  been  inspected  by  John  Hetland,  duly  ap- 
pointed inspector  of  this  office,  in  accordance  with  the  provisions  of  Chapter  7,  Session 
Laws  of  1917,  State  of  South  Dakota  and  permission  is  hereby  granted  said  nursery 
to  sell  and  ship  nursery  stock  which  has  been  officially  inspected  and  found  apparently 
free  from  injurious  insects,  Arachnids,  worms  and  dangerous  plant  diseases.  This 
certificate  is  valid  until  July  1st,  1927  unless  revoked. 

Resident  Nursery  Certificate  No.  260. 

Department  of  Agriculture, 

John  Hetland,  Nursery  Inspector. 


The  best  liked  and  the  healthiest  fruit 
that  grows.  A ripe  apple  picked  from  the 
tree  has  a flavor  that  cannot  be  forgotten. 
There  are  quite  a few  varieties  that  do  ex- 
ceedingly well  in  the  north  and  with  just  a 
little  care  will  soon  grow  up  and  bear 
abundantly.  But  to  avoid  disappointment  be 
sure  to  stick  to  the  hardy  kinds  that  are 
recommended  by  the  experiment  stations. 
If  any  variety  that  has  any  merit  and  is 
hardy  we  will  list  it.  Then,  what  is  more 
appealing  than  an  apple  tree  loaded  with  its 
pinkish  white  fragrant  blossoms. 

Cultivate  around  your  apple  trees  as  well 
as  any  other  planting  you  make. 

Keep  in  mind  the  planting  of  corn.  Where 
corn  will  grow  you  can  expect  apple  trees  to 
do  well.  You  never  expect  to  mature  a stock 
of  corn  if  planted  in  the  sod,  so  don’t  expect 
a tree  to  perform  a miracle  if  planted  like 
a fence  post. 

We  have  an  extra  fine  lot  of  transplanted 
apple  trees  this  year  with  fine  roots  and 
which  will  please  you  immensely.  We  are 
pricing  the  hardy  dependable  varieties  only 
at  a very  low  figure. 

ANOKA — This  new  variety  was  Originated 
by  Prof.  Hansen  and  is  really  one  of  the 
most  wonderful  apples  for  the  great  north- 
west. The  one  big  outstanding  trait  about 


this  apple  is  that  it  bears  while  it  is  very 
young.  We  have  seen  an  Anoka  set  out 
two  years  that  bore  nearly  a bushel  of 
ripe  apples.  The  fruit  is  medium  in  size 
and  resembles  the  Duchess  in  taste  and 
appearance.  We  would  like  to  see  Anoka 
trees  in  every  planting,  so  that  we  can 
prove  that  it  pays  to  raise  apples.  Price, 
each,  65c;  per  5,  $3.00. 

ANISUsM — Trees  grow  upright  and  bear  pro- 
fusely, hardy  and  free  from  blight.  Fruit 
medium  size,  dark  red  and  of  good  quality. 

CHARL  AM  OFF— Hardy,  thrifty,  early  and 
regular  grower.  Green  splashed  with  red, 
hangs  on  tree  well.  Achoice  dessert  apple. 

DUCHESS — A favorite  early  apple.  A good 
bearer  of  large  green  apples,  striped  with 
red.  Fine  for  apple  pie.  One  of  the  most 
popular. 

HIBERNAL — The  hardiest  of  all  apples. 
The  best  for  top  working.  Bears  large 
green  apples  and  the  best  of  all  pie  apples. 

OKABENA — Originated  by  H.  J.  Ludlow,  a 
pioneer  horticulturist,  in  Minnesota.  Quite 
similar  to  Duchess.  Worthy  of  a place  in 
any  orchard. 

PATTEN’S  GREENING— A vigorous  and 
thrifty  spreading  grower  and  a good  bearer 
of  green  apples  that  later  turn  yellow. 
Good  keeper  and  one  of  the  best  for  the 
northwest. 


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Fruit  Trees  Are  Good  Ornamentals 


WEALTHY — The  best  of  the  large  apples 
for  eating.  Fruit  red  and  a good  keeper. 
Originated  in  Minnesota  and  rightly  con- 
sidered the  most  popular  apple  grown. 
YELLOW  TRANSPARENT— Hardy  grower 
of  the  earliest  of  the  summer  apples.  A 
fine  cooking  and  one  of  the  most  delicious 
of  all  when  ripe. 

Price  for  all  apples  3 to  5 feet,  50c  each; 
per  10,  $4.00. 

We  have  a few  large  sized  Hibernal,  Pat- 
ten’s Greening  and  Wealthy  for  sale  at  $1.00 
each.  Well  worth  twice  as  much  and  if  you 
desire  the  larger  trees  to  plant,  order  some 
of  these  as  they  will  please  you. 

CRAB  APPLES 

FARIBAULT — One  of  the  very  best  of  the 
crabs.  Trees  a spreading  and  thrifty 
grower.  Fruit  yellow,  splashed  with  red. 
We  have  grown  this  variety  for  years  and 
we  never  failed  to  have  a crop  every  year. 
FLORENCE — A hardy,  spreading  tree,  bear- 
ing very  young  and  very  heavy.  Fruit 
medium  size,  carmine  colored.  Flesh  yel- 
lowish, excellent  for  cooking.  Considered 
one  of  the  best  crabs  grown. 

MINNESOTA — Fruit  medium  in  size,  green- 
ish yellow  splashed  over  with  reddish 
stripes.  Flavor  mild  and  sweet. 

RED  SIBERIAN— Hardy  and  fine  for  jelly. 
Fruits  rather  small. 

TRANSCENDENT — Originated  in  Russia.  A 
. good  bearer  of  firm  and  juicy  fruit.  Very 
popular  and  one  of  the  standard  crabs. 
WHITNEY  NO.  20— An  upright,  hardy  and 
healthy  grower.  Fruit  rather  large,  color 
nearly  red  when  ripe.  Becomes  mellow  if 
left  too  long  on  the  tree.  One  of  the  very 
best  eating  apples  we  grow.  A fine  can- 
ning and  jelly  crab. 


EARLY  STRAWBERRY— An  old  time  favor- 
ite. Fruit  medium  in  size,  greenish  yellow 
splashed  over  with  reddish  stripes.  Flavor 
mild  and  sweet. 

YELLOW  SIBERIAN — Heavy  bearer.  Good 
for  canning  and  jelly.  Fruits  rather  small 

Price  for  Crabs,  3 to  5 feet,  50c;  per  10, 
$4.00. 

DOLGA — Prof.  Hansen’s  new  crab.  Bears 
young  and  is  prolific.  Fruit  oblong  and 
bright  red.  Extra  fine  for  jellies  and  pick- 
ling. An  outstanding  variety.  Price,  65c; 
per  10,  $5.00.  5 or  more  apple  trees  at  10 

rate. 


PLUMS 

South  Dakota  is  a natural  plum  state  and 
plums  are  so  easy  to  raise  and  the  fruit  is 
so  well  liked  that  it  is  surprising  that  not 
more  are  raised.  Failure  with  sturdy  well 
grown  trees  that  we  are  selling  is  very  un- 
likely. If  planted  in  groups  or  near  one  an- 
other, they  seem  to  pollinate  better.  Plum 
trees  start  to  bear  generally  the  first  year 
after  setting  them  out.  Our  trees  are  bud- 
ded and  grafted  on  native  plum  stock  and 
you  will  find  them  perfectly  hardy. 

Plant  in  cultivated  land  or  where  you  can 
irrigate.  Keep  all  sprouts  hoed  out 
DE  SOTO — The  standard  hardy  plum.  Fruit 
medium.  Color  red  when  ripe.  Flesh  yel- 
low and  firm.  An  excellent  variety  for 
home  use.  Liable  to  overbear,  in  which 
case  the  fruit  should  be  thinned  out. 
SURPRISE — One  of  the  finest  American 
plums,  large,  juicy  and  sweet.  Good  keep- 
er. Considered  one  of  the  very  best  that 
grows. 

TERRY — One  of  the  largest  of  American 
plums.  Fruit  bright  red,  flesh  firm,  ripens 
in  September.  We  do  not  think  it  is  quite 
as  hardy  as  the  others  listed. 

WOLF — A very  hardy  and  desirable  plum. 
Fruit  about  the  same  size  as  De  Soto,  hav- 
ing a small  pit.  Has  pleasant  acid  flavor. 


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WYANT — A thrifty  grower  making  a fine 
tree  for  the  orchard.  Is  a heavy  bearer  of 
good  sized  fruit.  Color  yellow  and  red. 
Ripens  before  the  De  Soto. 

Plum  prices,  3to  5 feet  transplanted,  65c 
each;  5 or  more  60c  each. 

HANSEN’S  PLUMS 

We  consider  the  following  varieties  as 
Prof.  Hansen’s  best  plums,  that  have  stood 
the  test  for  growing  and  bearing  and  every- 
one should  grow  them.  The  Opata  and 
Sapa  should  be  headed  low  and  left  to  grow 
in  a bushy  form.  All  are  perfectly  hardy. 
HANSKA — A thrifty  grower  with  an  apricot 
flavor.  The  fruit  is  large,  color  bright  red 
and  extra  fine  for  canning. 

OPATA — Very  prolific,  bears  early  in  life, 
color  of  fruit,  dark  purple  with  small  pit, 
pleasant  tasting.  We  place  this  variety 
our  first  choice. 

SAPA — Cross  between  the  sandcherry  and  a 
Japanese  plum.  Fruit  has  glossy  dark 
purple  skin  and  rich  dark  purple-red  flesh. 
Excellent  for  canning. 

TO  KATA — A large  fine  flavored  plum.  Has 
a rich  orange  red  skin  and  flesh.  Good 
both  for  eating  and  canning. 

WAN  ETA — Prof.  Hansen’s  latest  and  best 
plum.  As  large  as  the  California  plum 
and  better  tasting.  Color  of  fruit,  red. 
Extra  fine  in  every  way. 

Price,  3 to  5 feet  transplanted,  65c  each; 
5 or  more,  60c  each. 

COMPASS  CHERRY 

COMPASS  CHERRY— This  is  one  of  the 
most  reliable  and  best  bearer  of  any  of 
the  plums.  Fruits  first  year  after  setting 
out.  Makes  the  most  excellent  jelly  and 
preserves.  No  planting  is  complete  with- 
out Compass  Cherry.  Price,  3 to  4 feet 
transplanted,  65c;  per  5 or  more,  60c  each. 

HANSEN’S  IMPROVED  SAND 
CHERRY 

This  is  a selection  of  the  native  Sand  Cherry. 
Is  much  larger  and  jucier.  It  is  excellent 
for  preserves  and  fine  to  eat  when  fully 
ripe.  Should  be  in  every  garden.  All 
sand  cherries  are  rather  short  lived  and 
should  be  replaced  every  few  years.  Each, 
35c;  per  5,  $1.25. 

ZUMBRA  CHERRY 

ZUMBRA  CHERRY — Is  a production  of  the 
Minnesota  Experiment  Station  and  is  a 
cross  between  a sweet  cherry,  sand  cherry 
and  pin  cherry.  Is  very  productive  and 
good  for  preserves.  Should  be  grown  in 
bush  form.  Each,  65c;  per  5 or  more,  60c 
each. 


NUTS 

HAZELNUT — A native  shrub  from  Minne- 
sota. Hardy  but  seems  to  thrive  better  if 
planted  where  it  will  have  some  little  pro- 
tection. Each,  50c. 


Opata  Plum 


BLACK  WALNUT— Grows  to  be  a beautiful 
shaped  tree  and  bears  well  after  the  tree 
starts  growing  good.  We  have  had  trees 
bearing  for  quite  a few  years.  Small 
transplanted  trees.  Each,  25c. 

NATIVE  FRUITS 

Distance  lends  enchantment  and  it  is  a 
great  temptation  to  all  of  us  not  to  order  or 
buy  some  tree,  fruit,  shrub  or  flower  after 
looking  at  the  fancy  colored  pictures  of  the 
many  catalogues,  never  taking  into  consider- 
ation whether  it  has  been  tried  out  or  will 
withstand  our  northern  conditions.  We  are 
apt  to  neglect  the  native  fruits  and  which 
are  very  popular  where  they  do  not  grow 
naturally  and  reminds  us  somewhat  of  the 
olden  saying  “A  prophet  is  not  without  honor 
save  in  his  own  country.”  Try  some  of  the 
following  and  be  convinced  they  have  lots  of 
merit. 

BUFFALO  BERRY— Price  each,  25c;  per  10, 

$2.00. 

BLACK  CURRANT— Price  each  25c;  per  10, 

$2.00. 

CHOKE  CHERRY— 3 to  4 feet,  25c;  per  10, 
$2.00;  4 to  5 feet,  35c;  per  10,  $3.00. 

SAND  CHERRY— Price  each,  25c;  per  10. 

$2.00. 

WILD  BLACK  CHERRY— Each,  35c;  per  10. 
$3.00. 

WILD  OR  NATIVE  PLUM— Each,  25c;  per 

10,  $2.00. 

Any  of  above,  5 at  the  10  rate. 

HORSERADISH — Hardy  anywhere.  Fine  for 
relish.  Each,  15c;  10  for  50c. 

CATNIP — Price  each,  15c;  per  5,  50c. 


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Jellies,  Jam  and  Joy 


SMALL  FRUITS 


Don’t  hesitate  to  plant  plenty  of  the  fol- 
lowing list  of  dependable  small  fruits. 
Nothing  better  for  jellies,  jams  and  pre- 
serves and  to  eat  when  ripened,  naturally. 

All  small  fruit  is  composed  mostly  of 
water,  so  do  not  forget  to  give  the  plants  a 
chance,  not  only  to  live,  but  to  store  up 
enough  extra  vitality  to  produce  a crop 
worth  while. 

CURRANTS 

PERFECTION — One  of  the  new  varieties 
which  is  a wonderful  bearer  of  large  juicy 
and  mild  flavored  red  berries.  Without 
exception  one  of  the  very  best  grown. 
Price  each,  35c;  per  5 or  more,  30c  each. 
RED  DUTCH — An  old  standard,  reliable  and 
productive  grower.  Planted  more  exten- 
sively than  any  other  variety.  Medium 
size,  red  berry. 

WHITE  GRAPE — Standard  white,  very  mild 
flavor  and  extra  fine. 

VICTORIA — A vigorous  grower,  red  in  color 
medium  size  and  an  excellent  variety. 

Price  on  above  Currant,  25c  each;  per  5 or 
more,  20c  each. 

GOOSEBERRY 

This  fruit  is  becoming  more  appreciated 
each  year.  It  is  always  a reliable  consistent 
bearer  and  is  fine  for  pies  and  to  mix  with 
other  less  tart  fruits  for  jellies,  sauce  and 
preserves. 

The  varieties  we  are  offering  are  tried  out 
and  are  absolutely  dependable. 

HOUGHTON — This  is  the  old  standard,  pro- 
lific, hardy,  reliable  variety.  Price  each, 
25c;  per  5 or  more,  20c  each. 

CARRIE — One  of  the  very  best.  A vigorous 


grower  of  good  sized  berries.  Very  pro- 
lific. Color  green.  Fine  for  canning  and 
jelly.  Price  each,  35c;  per  5 or  more,  30c 
each. 

RASPBERRY 

We  grow  only  the  Prof.  Hansen’s  new 
varieties  as  these  are  the  only  ones  that  will 
withstand  our  climatic  conditions.  While  it 
is  not  absolutely  necessary,  a light  covering 
during  winter,  or  planted  where  the  snow 
will  bank  up  around  them,  will  give  more 
berries. 

SUNBEAM — Is  the  hardiest  grown  and  a 
very  prolific  bearer  of  fine  juicy  fruit. 
Price  per  10,  75c;  per  50,  $2.50. 

OHTA — Hansen’s  improved,  fruit  larger 
than  Sunbeam.  Tender  and  juicy.  Price 
per  10,  $1.00;  per  50,  $3.00. 

GRAPES 

Grapes,  to  do  the  best,  except  the  native, 
should  have  some  winter  protection  and  be 
covered  lightly  with  litter  or  snow  or  laid 
down  and  covered  lightly  with  earth.  Our 
experience  has  been  that  where  they  have 
some  protection,  they  bear  much  heavier. 
BETA — Is  a cross  between  tame  and  wild, 
hardy,  prolific  and  fine  for  cooking  and 
jelly.  Color  similar  to  Concord. 

ALPHA — Originated  in  Minnesota.  Hardy 
and  prolific,  extra  fine.  Color,  blue  black. 
NATIVE — This  is  the  Dakota  wild  grape. 
Price  on  all  grapes,  each,  25c;  per  10,  $2.00. 

STRAWBERRY 

Strawberry  plants  must  be  set  out  in  well 
subdued  soil  and  must  be  well  cultivated 
and  if  the  season  is  dry,  irrigate  as  the  fruit 
is  mostly  water  and  must  have  that  element 
to  mature  their  fruit  to  perfection.  After 
the  ground  is  frozen  in  the  fall  the  plants 
must  be  covered  lightly  with  some  coarse 
litter  and  gradually  raked  off  in  the  spring- 
time. 

SENATOR  DUNLAP— One  of  the  very  fin- 
est summer  varieties  grown.  Fruits  are 
large  and  juicy  and  a good  bearer.  Price 
per  50,  75c;  per  100,  $1.25,  prepaid. 
PROGRESSIVE — Standard  reliable  ever- 
bearing,  true  to  name.  Will  bear  from 
early  summer  until  after  hard  late  frosts. 
Everyone  can  enjoy  strawberries  and 
cream  and  strawberry  shortcake  all  sum- 
mer long  by  growing  this  variety.  Price 
per  50,  $1.25;  per  100,  $2.00,  prepaid. 

JUNEBERRY 

SUCCESS — We  are  the  only  nursery  in  the 
west  that  is  offering  this  improved  June- 
berry.  Never  fails  to  fruit,  very  hardy 
and  dependable.  Fruit  large,  juicy  and 
less  seedy  than  the  native.  Price  each, 
35c;  per  5 or  more,  30c  each. 

NATIVE — Makes  a growth  larger  than  Suc- 
cess and  is  a desirable  heavy  ornamental. 
Each,  25c;  per  5 or  more,  20c  each. 


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ASPARAGUS 

The  earliest  and  hardiest  of  all  vegetables. 
Plant  about  4 inches  deep  in  rich  soil.  Will 
last  a lifetime.  Doctors  all  agree  that  it  is 
the  healthiest  vegetable  grown. 

Asparagus  can  be  planted  in  separate  beds 
or  around  the  edge  of  the  garden.  It  will 
stand  any  amount  of  fertilizing.  In  planting 
cover  the  crowns  3 to  4 inches.  Do  not  cut 
the  first  season  and  sparingly  the  second 
year. 

MARY  WASHINGTON — A new  variety  orig- 
inated by  the  U.  S.  Department  of  Agri- 
culture. Extra  large  and  fine  and  the 
coming  asparagus.  Price,  yearling  plants, 
50  for  $1.50;  100  for  $2.50;  2 year  plants, 
50  for  $2.00;  100  for  $3.00. 


PALMETTO — The  old  reliable  variety. 
Price,  large  thrifty  plants,  50  for  $1.00; 
100  for  $1.50. 


PIE  PLANT 

The  best  early  fruit  and  one  of  the  best 
tonics.  Fine  for  pies,  sauce  and  canning. 
Plant  loves  a rich,  moist  location  and  is  a 
gross  feeder.  Needs  dividing  every  third 
year.  The’  plants  we  offer  are  large  and 
matured. 

MAMMOTH — The  largest  variety  of  pie 
plant  family;  juicy  and  very  tender. 
PINEAPPLE — A distinctive  variety,  as  its 
name  implies.  Stalks  red  and  juicy. 
Price  each,  20c;  per  5,  75c;  per  10,  $1.25. 


SHADE  TREES 


We  propagate  our  own  trees  and  take  par- 
ticular pains  that  the  parentage  is  grown  in 
'the  north.  Shade  trees  brought  in  from  the 
south  or  east  generally  winter  kill  and  prove 
failures  . 

We  do  not  compete  in  price  with  the 
southern  and  eastern  nurserymen.  We  can- 
not do  it,  because  it  takes  us  a third 
to  twice  as  long  to  grow  our  stock,  as  our 
nursery  is  located  on  the  high  prairie  land, 
but  when  we  send  our  products  out  we  know 
for  a certainty  they  will  stand  up  better,  be- 
ing grown  under  similar  conditions  where 
the  trees  will  be  transplanted  to.  All  of  our 
stock  will  be  shipped  the  same  day  as  dug 
and  which  insures  success.  Our  trees  will 
come  to  you  in  the  pink  of  condition. 

The  following  prices  are  for  transplanted 
trees.  This  means  an  extra  developed  root 
system  which  means  so  much  to  the  life  and 
after  development  of  the  tree. 

AMERICAN  ELM — -Without  question  the 
Elm  is  the  best  ornamental  tree  we  grow 
for  street  purposes  and  for  around  build- 
ings. Absolutely  hardy  and  dependable. 
The  graceful  Elm  gives  a finished  appear- 
ance to  any  home.  We  have  an  extra  fine 
lot  of  all  sizes  that  cannot  be  duplicated 
and  that  will  please  the  most  exacting. . . 

Each  Per  10 

4 to  5 feet $0.30  $2.50 

5 to  6 feet 40  3.50 

6 to  8 feet 60  5.00 

8 to  10  feet 85  7.00 

10  to  12  feet. 1.00  8.50 

ASH — Native  and  extra  hardy  and  a great 
drought  resister.  Will  respond  to  kindly 
treatment  and  make  a good  sized  tree  if 
cultivated  and  watered  well. 


Each 

Per  10 

3 

to 

4 

feet 

$0.15 

$1 .00 

4 

to 

5 

feet 

25 

2.00 

5 

to 

6 

feet 

35 

3.00 

6 

to 

8 

feet 

50 

4.00 

8 

to 

10 

feet 

75 

6.00 

10 

to 

12 

feet 

1.00 

8.50 

American  Eims 

BOX  ELDER — One  of  the  standbys,  makes 
the  densest  of  all  shade  trees,  does  well  in 
alkali  and  gumbo  soils. 

Each  Per  10 

4 to  6 feet $0.35  $3.00 

CHINESE  ELM — A hardy  elm  recently  in- 
troduced that  is  becoming  very  popular. 
Makes  a rapid  growth  and  resists  drought 
well.  Has  a very  ornamental  leaf  and 
Quite  similar  in  appearance  to  the  Amer- 
ican Elm.  4 feet,  each  75c;  per  5,  65c 
each. 


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Trees  Make  a Home 


COTTONWOOD — This  native  tree  we  con- 
sider the  best  for  windbreak  purposes. 
Absolutely  hardy,  fast  grower,  sometimes 
growing  6 feet  in  a single  season.  A good 
background  and  alley  tree,  in  fact  is  good 
any  place.  A tree  that  is  associated  with 
nearly  all  the  early  history  incidents  of 
our  state  and  it  deserves  more  kindly 
treatment  than  it  sometimes  receives.  We 
have  an  extra  fine  lot  this  year. 


Each 

Per  10 

4 to  5 

feet 

, $0.20 

$1 .75 

5 to  6 

feet 

. . .30 

2.50 

6 to  8 

feet 

. .40 

3.50 

8 to  10 

feet 

. .50 

4.00 

SILVER 

LEAFED  POPLAR- 

-Fine  for  land- 

scape  and  ornamental  purposes. 

Each  Per  10 

3  to  4 feet $0.25  $2.00 

RUSSIAN  OLIVE — Fine  for  landscape  pur- 
pose. Will  withstand  droughty  condition. 
Blossoms  have  a very  sweet  scent  and 
stony  fruit  readily  eaten  by  birds  during 
the  winter. 

Each  Per  10 

3 to  4 feet $0.25  $2.00 

4 to  5 feet 35  3.00 

LAUREL  LEAFED  WILLOW— For  speci- 
men purposes  we  believe  this  is  the  finest 
of  all  the  willow  family.  The  dark  shiny 
leaves  and  vivid  green  barks  are  very  at- 
tractive. Is  not  subject  to  worm  pests. 

Each  Per  10 


4 to  5 feet $0.35  $3.00 


Colorado  Blue  Spruce 


RUSSIAN  GOLDEN  WILLOW— The  light 
green  leaves  with  the  golden  bark  fits  in 
fine  for  variety.  Absolutely  hardy. 

Each  Per  10 

4 to  5 feet $0.25  $2.00 

NIOBE  WEEPING  WILLOW— This  is  the 
only  hardy  weeping  willow.  With  its  long 
pendulent  and  drooping  limbs  makes  one 
of  the  most  beautiful  of  all  specimen  trees. 
All  willows  do  best  in  moist  places.  Plant 
a Niobe  and  enjoy  one  of  natures  won- 
drous beauties. 


Each 

3 to  4 feet $0.35 

4 to  5 feet 50 


LINDEN  OR  BASSWOOD— This  is  a hand- 
some lawn  and  shade  tree,  pyramidal  in 
form  with  large,  bright  green  leaves. 
Each,  35c;  per  10,  $3.00. 

WILD  BLACK  CH ERRY— Native  ornamen- 
tal as  well  as  useful.  Small  black  cherries 
good  for  jelly  and  the  birds.  A rapid,  tall 
growing  tree. 

Each  Per  10 

2 to  3 feet $0.25  $2.00 

5  or  more  at  10  rate. 

EVERGREENS 

There  is  not  a tree  as  useful  as  the  ever- 
green. When  fully  grown  it  is  a protection 
in  summer  against  hot  winds  and  in  winter 
from  icy  blasts,  a comfortable  tree  for  man 
and  beast. 

Our  prices  are  for  transplanted  stock  and 
which  are  shipped  with  lots  of  dirt  around 
the  roots.  Our  past  experience  has  not  been 
the  rosiest  as  when  we  shipped  with  roots 
packed  in  moss  it  allowed  too  much  exposure 
to  the  wind  and  sun  which  an  evergreen 
root  cannot  stand  for  a minute.  When  re- 
ceived see  that  it  is  planted  without  any 
delay  and  have  a tree  that  you  can  enjoy  the 
year  around.  Do  not  remove  burlap  as  it 
soon  rots. 

When  winter’s  bleak  and  stormy  mantle  is 
thrown  over  mother  earth  the  evergreen  is 
then  appreciated  most  and  they  are  a gentle 
reminder  that  spring  is  just  around  the 
corner. 

COLORADO  BLUE  S P R U C E— (Select). 
These  are  the  silvery  leafed  spruces,  called 
Shiners  and  the  most  beautiful  of  all 
specimen  evergreens.  Similar  to  the 
Green  in  growth. 

Each 

18  inch $3.50 

24  inch 5.00 

COLORADO  SPRUCE— (Green).  For  a lawn 
specimen  this  spruce  stands  foremost.  Its 
leafy  boughs  outstretch  in  a pyramidal 
symetrical  beauty  and  is  universally  ad- 
mired. 

Each 

18  inch $2.50 

12  inch  2.00 


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BLACK  HILLS  SPRUCE— Very  desirable 
for  ornamental  and  cemetery  purposes  and 
we  think  the  best  of  the  spruces  for  us  to 
plant.  A native  evergreen  ■which  means  so 
much  in  selecting  something  dependable. 

Each  Per  10 

12  inch $0.75  $ 6.00 

18  inch 1.00  7.50 

2 feet  1.25  10.00 

BLACK  HILLS  PINE— Best  of  all  the  pines 
and  one  of  the  most  shapely. 

Each  Per  10 

18  inch $0.75  $6.00 

2 to  3 feet 1.00  7.50 

JACK  PINE— Hardy  and  good  for  wind- 
break. 

Each  Per  10 

12  inch $0.35  $3.00 

18  inch 50  4.00 

RED  CEDAR — Best  of  all  drought  resisters 
and  assumes  a beautiful  shape. 

Each  Per  10 

2 to  3 feet $0.75  $6.00 

5 to  6 feet 7.50 

All  evergreens  Balled  and  Burlapped,  with 
plenty  of  dirt  around  roots.  Plant  without 
removing  burlap. 

HEDGE  PLANTS 

There  is  no  planting  that  so  emphasizes 
distinction  as  a nice,  well  kept  hedge.  For 
landscaping  it  is  effective  and  is  useful  for 
dividing  lines,  screens,  shutting  off  an  un- 
desirable view  and  lends  an  air  of  seclusion. 

Set  plants  from  12  to  18  inches  apart  in 
the  row.  When  plants  are  set,  cut  back  to 
about  three  inches  of  the  ground.  The  fol- 
lowing year  trim  back  to  about  six  inches 
and  the  third  year  to  within  nine  inches  and 
one  foot.  This  will  give  the  base  a chance 
to  thicken  up,  which  is  necessary  to  make  a 
compact,  good  appearing  hedge.  Many  make 
the  mistake  of  waiting  too  long  before  trim- 
ming back. 

BUCKTHORN— We  believe  this  is  by  far 
the  best  of  all  hedges.  Beautiful  colored 
leaves  that  cling  late  in  the  fall.  Trims  up 
easier  and  does  not  get  as  coarse.  Hardy 
and  dependable.  Per  100,  $7.50. 
CARAGANA — Or  Siberian  Pea  Tree.  Foliage 
very  attractive  and  beautiful.  Per  100, 
$5.00. 

FLOWERING  CU R RANT  — Native.  Orna- 
mental as  well  as  useful.  Per  100,  $10.00. 
RUSSIAN  OLIVE — Hardy  and  good  drought 
resister.  Silver  leaves  add  beauty.  Per 
100,  $3.50. 

HEDGE  T R I M M E R — Simplicity  hedge 
pruner  and  trimmer.  $5.00  and  $7.50. 
Send  for  circular. 

VINES 

AMERICAN  IVY — Is  the  hardiest,  most  re- 
liable of  all  climbers.  A rapid  grower. 
Strong  transplanted  plants.  Each,  35c; 
per  5,  $1.25. 


CLEMATIS  JACKMANNI— There  is  no  more 
beautiful  sight  than  when  the  large  purple 
blossoms  cover  the  entire  vine.  Semi- 
fferdy  but  will  start  up  from  the  roots 
each  year.  We  are  sending  these  out  in 
pots  leafed  out  as  they  are  extremely 
hard  to  transplant  otherwise.  Each  $1.25, 
and  worth  it. 

CLEMATIS  PAN  1C U LATA— Similar  if  not 

the  same  as  the  native  Clematis.  A good 
grower,  having  a small  white  flower  and 
later  turning  to  a white  cottony  seed. 
Strong  transplanted  plants.  Each,  35c; 
per  5,  $1.50. 

SCARLET  TRUMPET  HONEYSUCKLE— 

Best  for  covering  low  screens,  etc.  It  is 
one  of  the  most  cheerful  blossomers  of 
scarlet  flowers  and  is  very  desirable  for 
bouquets  and  decorating.  Strong  trans- 
planted plants.  Each,  35c;  per  5,  $1.50. 

WILD  GRAPE — Native;  makes  a good 
climber  for  screens,  etc.  Price  each,  25c; 
per  5,  $1.00. 

BITTERSWEET— Native  and  an  extra  de- 
pendable. fine  climber  and  twiner.  Fruit 
ornamental.  Price  each,  35c;  per  5,  $1.50. 

JASMINE — A shrubby  semi-climber,  ex- 
tremely hardy,  purplish  blossoms  and 
showy  silvery  leaves.  Good  for  trellis. 
Each,  25c. 

SMALL  TREES 

ASH— Hardy  and  always  reliable. 

BOX  ELDER — Makes  a dense  shade  tree. 

COTTONWOOD — Reliable  and  fastest  grown. 

ELM — Stately  and  hardy. 

Price  for  above:  12  to  18  in.,  per  100,  $1.50. 

RUSSIAN  OLIVE — Fine  for  snow  fence  and 
windbreak.  12  to  18  inch,  per  100.  $3.50. 

CARAGANA  OR  SIBERIAN  PEA  TREE- 
12  to  18  inch,  per  100,  $5.00. 

WILLOW  CUTTINGS  — Diamond,  golden, 
laurel  and  ural  Willow.  Per  100,  75c. 


32  Succeed  With  Hardy  Ornamentals 


Ornamental  and 
Flowering  Shrubs 

Here  you  will  find  listed  only  the  hardiest 
of  all  the  ornamentals.  For  banking  around 
foundation  and  for  landscape  effect  the  orna- 
mentals must  be  used. 

Be  very  liberal  in  planting  from  this  list. 
The  first  year’s  satisfaction  in  having  these 
associates  with  you  just  make  life  worth  liv- 
ing. Don’t  lose  the  best  part  of  your  life  by 
not  making  a liberal  planting  of  our  hardy 
ornamental  shrubs. 

PINK  FLOWERING  ALMOND— The  shrub 
is  entirely  covered  with  bloom  before  the 
leaves  appear,  with  beautiful  pink  rosy 
like  flowers  snuggling  tight  to  the  twigs. 
One  of  the  outstanding  beauties.  Each, 
75c. 

ALMOND-SI  BE  RIAN— This  is  a dwarf  hardy 
ornamental  that  Prof.  Hansen  brought 
over  from  cold  Siberia.  It  is  the  first  to 
blossom  in  the  spring  and  no  other  orna- 
mental attracts  more  attention.  The  rose 
pink  blossoms  which  are  fragrant  come 
before  the  shrub  leafs  out.  It  is  one  of 
outstanding  merit  and  should  be  in  every 
collection.  Each,  50c. 

AMERICAN  ELDER — Wide,  showy  green 
leaves  with  white  flower  followed  by 
edible  berries.  Each,  25c. 


AMERICAN  WAHOO  OR  STRAWBERRY 
TREE — Native  hardy  leaves  very  showy 
with  brilliant  colored  berries  that  hang  on 
the  tree  all  winter,  very  desirable  and  ex- 
tremely attractive.  Each,  35c. 

AMUR  MAPLE — This  is  a very  hardy  small 
maple  from  Siberia,  especially  noteworthy 
on  account  of  its  beauty  of  shape  and 
foliage  and  the  glowing  colors  which  it 
takes  on  in  the  fall.  Each,  35c. 

BLACK  HILLS  BLOOMING  WILLOW— A 
new  dwarf  willow,  very  showy,  silvery 
foliage,  flowers  yellow,  blossoms  all  sum- 
mer long.  Each,  50c. 

BLACK  HILLS  BIRCH— Coming  from  the 
Black  Hills  we  think  will  be  hardier  than 
the  other  white  birches,  but  like  all  birches 
will  do  better  if  planted  in  a partially 
shaded  place.  Makes  a beautiful  shaped 
tree.  Each,  75c. 

BUFFALO  BERRY — A native  strong  grower 
with  cheerful  colored  leaves  and  berries 
that  are  fine  for  jelly.  Each,  25c. 

BUCKTHORN — Extra  reliable  ornamental 
as  it  can  be  pruned  or  trimmed  to  any 
shape  desired.  Hardy  and  dependable. 
Each,  35c. 

CARAGANA  OR  SIBERIAN  PEA  TREE— 

Bark  and  leaves  very  attractive  with  yel- 
low pea  shaped  blossoms  in  early  summer. 
Each,  35c. 

CHOKE  CHERRY — Desirable  showy,  strong 
growing  native,  no  blossoms  more  sweetly 
scented.  Fruit  good  for  jelly  and  the 
birds.  Each,  35c. 

DOGWOOD — Siberian  strain,  red  showy 
bark  with  white  flowers,  very  desirable 
for  landscape  work.  Will  stand  partial 
shade.  The  bark  is  very  attractive  in 
winter.  Each,  40c. 

GOLDEN  ELDE R — Golden  leaves  with  white 
flowers.  Very  showy  and  ornamental. 
Both  elders  will  sometimes  freeze  to  the 
ground  but  make  a luxurious  showy 
growth  every  season.  Each,  50c. 

FLOWERING  CURRANT— A hardy,  desir- 
able ornamental.  Profuse  bloomer  of 
sweet  scented  yellow  blossoms  followed  by 
a black  edible  currant.  Useful  as  well  as 
ornamental.  Each,  35c. 

HIGH  BUSH  CRANBERRY— A very  desir- 
able ornamental,  quite  similar  to  snowball 
in  blossoms.  Fruits  fine  for  jelly.  Be- 
coming very  popular.  Each,  50c. 

HONEYSUCKLE— TARTARIAN— Is  one  of 
the  most  dependable  and  best  ornamental 
grown,  the  sweet  scented  blossoms  re- 
membered long  after  they  fall.  Light 
orange  colored  berries  in  late  summer 
and  early  fall  make  it  one  of  the  out- 
standing of  the  ornamentals.  Comes  in 
two  colors,  white  and  pink.  Fine  bushy 
plants,  not  yearling  slips.  Absolutely 
hardy  everywhere.  Each,  50c. 


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JAPANESE  BARBERRY— Loaded  with  red 
berries  in  fall,  is  very  effective.  No  rela- 
tion to  the  kind  thg.t  causes  rust  on  wheat. 
Each,  35c. 

JUNEBERRY — Native,  blossoms  white,  the 
fruit  of  the  Buffalo  Berry,  Choke  Cherry 
and  Juneberry  are  good  for  jelly.  A hardy 
handsome,  upright  and  stately  grower. 
Each,  35c. 

PURPLE  LEAF  PLUM— A very  desirable 
ornamental.  The  brilliant  purple  leaves 
always  attract  a great  deal  of  attention. 
Makes  a good  background  shrub  but  is 
very  attractive  wherever  it  is  planted. 
Each,  75c. 

MAY  DAY  TREE — A bird  cherry  from  Si- 
beria. Very  ornamental.  First  to  leaf  out 
in  the  spring;  blossoms  white,  fruit  quite 
similar  to  choke  cherry.  A fast  grower 
and  fine  for  background  or  where  a heavy 
shrub  is  wanted.  Each,  50c. 

MAN  I TO  U — An  early  spring-flowering  tree 
or  shrub,  dwarf  to  medium  size,  producing 
great  masses  of  pink  bloom  but  no  fruit. 
A hardy  cross  between  Siberian  almond 
and  peach.  Originated  at  Minnesota  ex- 
periment station.  Each,  75c. 

PYRUS  BACCATA  OR  WILD  APPLE— An 
upright  profuse  blossomer  with  miniature 
apples  in  the  early  fall  that  color  up  like 
little  cranberries.  A fine  large  ornamen- 
tal. Each,  50c. 

PRUNUS  TRILOBA  OR  FLOWERING 
PLUM — A very  popular  ornamental  with 
masses  of  double  rose  flowers  that  blos- 
som early  in  the  season.  Each,  75c. 


PURPLE  LEAF  SAND  CHERRY— One  of 

the  most  attractive  and  outstanding  orna- 
ments grown.  Leaves  and  bark  a beauti- 


Snowball 


Spirea 

ful  wane  color.  Bush  makes  a shapely 
growth.  Introduced  by  Prof.  N.  E.  Hansen. 
Each,  75c. 

SUMAC — Leaves  fern  like  turns  to  crimson 
in  the  fall.  Very  desirable  to  plant  with 
other  ornamentals.  Stands  trimming  and 
can  be  kept  at  any  desirable  height.  Each, 
50c. 

SNOWBALL — An  old  favorite,  no  planting  is 
complete  -without  this  standby.  Each,  50c. 

SNOWBERRY — A very  popular  shrub  with 
attractive  white  berries.  Each,  50c. 

SPIREA  VAN  HOUTTEI  OR  BRIDAL 
WREATH — The  old  favorite  hardy  white. 
Very  desirable  and  more  in  demand  than 
any  other  spirea,  Each,  35c. 

SPIREA  ARGUTA  — The  earliest  of  the 
spireas,  blooming  before  Van  Houttei. 
Flowers  in  massed  umbels.  Color  white. 
Very  beautiful  and  hardy.  Each,  35c. 

SPIREA  BILLARDI — With  pink  blossoms, 
no  collection  complete  without  this  desir- 
able ornamental.  Each,  35c. 

SPIREA  BUMULDA — Rosy  colored  blos- 
soms, desirable  and  handsome  shrub. 
Each,  35c. 

SYRINGA  OR  MOCK  ORANGE— Has  showy 
white  blossoms.  It  sometimes  freezes 
back  to  the  ground.  Each,  35c. 

TAMARIX  AMURENSIS— A tall  growing 
shrub  with  feathery  foliage  that  resembles 
the  Juniper.  Has  small  pink  flowers  and 
the  contrast  with  the  foliage  makes  a very 
attractive  and  ornamental  shrub.  Quite 
hardy.  Each,  50c. 


Morristown,  S.  D.,  May  12,  1926. 

"About  seven  years  ago  I purchased  red 
and  yellow  rose  bushes  and  peony  plants 
from  you.  They  have  grown  to  wonderful 
large  bushes  and  blossomed  beautifully.” 


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Live  With  Nature’s  Beauties 


LILACS 

No  place  is  quite  complete  without  the 
Lilacs.  The  hardiest  of  all  the  shrubs,  ab- 
solutely dependable  and  there  is  no  scent  as 
welcome  and  refreshing.  All  the  world  loves 
the  Lilac.  The  newer  varieties  blossom  at 
an  early  stage  and  are  really  beautiful.  No 
shrub  will  stand  the  abuse  and  last  as  long 
as  the  lilacs. 

COMMON  PURPLE — The  lovely  old  favor- 
ite. Each,  25c. 

COMMON  WHITE  —A  strong  upright  grow- 
er. Each,  30c. 

PERSIAN — Not  as  strong  a grower  but  very 
graceful,  shapely  and  showy,  early  blos- 
somer.  Each,  35c. 

THE  NEW  LILACS 

The  new  lilacs  start  blossoming  very  early 
in  life.  Perfectly  gorgously  attractive  and 
sweet  scented. 

MADAM  LEMOINE — A large  beautiful  and 
delightful  white.  Each,  75c. 

JOSIKEA — A sturdy  purple,  very  shapely. 

Each,  50c. 

VILLOSIA — Light  pinkish  purple  somewhat 
dwarf  in  growth.  Each,  50c. 

DR.  BRETSCHN EIDER — A strong  growing 
white,  very  desirable.  Each,  50c. 

SEN  VOLLAND — A rosy  colored  blossom. 

A rather  upright  grower.  Each,  50c. 
MADAME  CASIMER  PERIER— An  attract- 
ive creamy  white.  Each,  50c. 

LUDWIG  SPAETH— A very  desirable  pur- 
plish red.  Nothing  more  attractive  grows. 
Each,  75c. 


CHINESE  TREE  LILAC— Grows  to  quite  a 
tree  and  makes  one  of  the  best  background 
shrubs.  Has  white  blossoms.  A little 
tardy  to  start  blossotning  but  repays  one 
well  when  it  starts.  Each,  50c. 

LILIES 

FULVA  DAY  LILY— This  is  a tall  growing, 
hardy  orange  colored  flower,  fine  for  back- 
ground. Each,  25c. 

LILY  OF  THE  VALLEY— Dainty  and  very 
sweet  scented.  Does  best  on  north  side  of 
buildings  or  in  partial  shade.  Each,  15c. 
SINGLE  TIGER  LILY— Mother’s  old  favor- 
ite. Each,  15c. 

DOUBLE  TIGER  LILY — An  improved  dou- 
ble. Each,  20c. 

Dutch  Bulbs 

These  are  the  harbingers  of  spring  and 
are  the  first  flowers  to  welcome  us  with 
their  sweet  fragrance.  These  must  be 
planted  in  the  fall  and  we  will  be  pleased  to 
send  our  Bulb  and  Peony  list  during  the  late 
summer  with  full  descriptions  of  varieties. 
If  you  wish  this  list  sent  just  write  on  your 
order  “Send  bulb  list  when  issued.” 

When  a firm  will  give  you  the  privilege 
of  returning  your  order  if  not  satisfied  and 
your  money  refunded,  you  can  expect  to  get 
your  money’s  worth. 

CUT  FLOWERS 

Nothing  is  ever  received  more  gratefully 
than  a bouquet  of  fresh  flowers.  During  the 
growing  season  we  have  any  quantity  of  Iris, 
Peonies,  Gladioli  and  other  outdoor  flowers. 
Remember  the  sick,  shut-ins,  mother  or  a 
friend.  $1.00  and  up  and  we  prepay  the 
postage.  For  weddings  or  other  occasions 
if  a quantity  is  wanted  we  will  make  special 
prices.  Phone,  wire  or  write  from  summer 
until  fall  frost.  Satisfaction  guaranteed. 

ROSES 

We  only  wish  we  had  a larger  list  of  hardy 
roses,  but  what  we  are  offering  outside  of 
the  semi-hardy  ones  are  very  satisfactory 
and  stand  our  climate  fine.  Roses  like  good 
soil  conditions,  but  cannot  stand  fresh  fer- 
tilizers around  the  roots.  Trim  out  old 
stocks  every  spring  after  the  bush  com- 
mences to  leaf  out.  One  advantage  of  the 
rugosas  and  perpetuals  are  that  if  the  rose 
slug  stings  the  first  buds  they  will  keep  on 
throwing  out  new  buds  and  you  will  have 
plenty  of  blossoms. 

HARRISON’S  Y E L L O W— The  standard 
early  blossoming  yellow  always  attractive. 
Edch  50c* 

TAYLOR'S  DOUBLE  WHITE— A very  de- 
sirable double  white  flowers  not  very 
large  but  very  dainty.  Each,  $1.00. 


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HANSA  RUGOSA— A semi-double  dark  red, 
extra  fine,  vivid  red  seed  pods  add  to  the 
ornamental  value  together  with  the 
healthy  waxy  leaves.  Each,  75c. 

BLANC  DE  COUBERT  RUGOSA— A semi- 
double pure  white,  like  Hansa,  blossoms 
all  summer.  Each,  75c. 

HUGONIS — This  is  the  new  hardy  Chinese 
rose  and  which  is  one  more  good  variety 
that  we  can  add  to  our  small  rose  collec- 
tion. It  makes  a rapid  growth  and  is  a 
tremendous  bearer  of  single  yellow  flow- 
ers which  extend  the  entire  length  of  the 
stems  and  which  makes  a brilliant  display. 
The  foliage  turns  a bronze  red  in  the  fall 
making  a striking  effect.  We  have  grown 
this  variety  for  the  past  few  years  and 
believe  that  it  is  perfectly  hardy.  Each, 
$1.00. 

TETON  K AH  A — Introduced  by  Prof.  Hansen 
and  is  perfectly  hardy.  It  is  semi-double, 
deep  pink  in  color  and  fragrant.  On  ac- 
count of  its  rapid  growth  makes  a good 
ornamental  and  a background  plant. 
Each,  50c. 

SEMI-HARDY  ROSES 

To  satisfy  some  of  the  rose  lovers  and  to 
demonstrate  that  for  the  north  there  is  but 
a short  list  of  hardy  roses,  we  are  offering  a 
few  varieties  that  will  do  well  provided 
(note  provided)  they  are  covered  with  dirt 
in  the  late  fall  and  uncovered  in  the  spring 
and  cut  back  where  growth  is  green.  These 
are  varieties  that  agents  generally  recom- 
mend as  hardy,  but  don’t  let  them  fool  you. 
They  must  be  protected  in  winter. 

FRAU  KARL  DRUSCH  K I— Flowers  very 
large,  beautiful,  pure  white.  This  is  the 
best  white  Hybrid  Perpetual. 

GENERAL  JACQU  EM  I NOT— Brilliant  crim- 
son; not  full,  but  large  and  extremely  ef- 
fective; fragrant  and  of  excellent  hardy 
habit. 

PAUL  NEYRON — Deep  rose  color.  By  far 
the  largest  variety  in  cultivation.  A free 
bloomer;  very  desirable  as  a garden  rose. 

Price  of  above  varieties,  each,  75c. 


Aberdeen,  S.  D.,  June  5th. 

“We  are  more  than  pleased  with  all  we 
got  from  you.  It  is  all  growing  in  fine  shape. 
Will  you  have  your  agent  call  when  he  is  in 
Aberdeen  the  next  time  as  we  will  want 
some  more  nursery  stock." 

Note — We  do  not  have  any  agents  as  we 
sell  direct  and  save  buyers  the  big  agents’ 
commissions. 

Peonies 

Hettinger,  N.  D.,  June  23,  1926. 

“We  were  very  much  pleased  with  the 
shipments  of  Peony  Blossoms  and  we  had  a 
good  sale  for  them." 

Note — We  sell  thousands  of  Peony  Blos- 
soms to  church  societies  and  we  will  give 
exclusive  sale  to  any  organization  in  any 
town.  Peony  Blossoms  are  so  easy  to  sell 
and  are  profitable  to  handle. 


Perennial  Flowers 

No  home  is  quite  complete  without  a good 
collection  of  the  hardy  perennials.  Here 
nature  tries  to  outdo  herself  in  arranging  all 
the  delicate  tints  of  the  rainbow,  exhaling 
the  sweetest  of  the  perfumes  and  a home 
without  the  perennials  is  like  a home  with- 
out a mother.  A little  protection  in  winter 
helps  and  a little  care  to  see  that  weeds  and 
grass  do  not  choke  them  will  repay  one  a 
thousand  fold.  The  advantage  of  the  Peren- 
nials is  that  they  do  not  have  to  be  replaced 
every  season  and  most  of  them  improve 
with  age. 

ACHILLEA — A delightful  white,  profuse 
bloomer,  fine  for  bouquets.  Each,  25c. 

BLEEDING  HEART— With  heart  shaped  red 
flowers,  a favorite  with  evervone.  Each, 
50c. 

BOUNCING  BETTY— A very  profuse  hardy 
and  showy  bloomer  of  pinkish  white  flow- 
ers. One  of  the  very  best  outside  flowers. 
Each,  35c. 

COLUMBINE — We  are  offering  the  exquisite 
long  spurred  hybrids.  These  are  wonder- 
ful flowers  of  many  lovely  shades.  Are 
easy  to  grow  and  are  so  satisfying.  Each, 
25c. 


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Growing-  Perennials  Save  Time  and  Money 


Shasta  Daisy 


DAISIES 

SHASTA  DAISY — The  best  and  largest  of 
the  summer  daisies.  A good  showy  blos- 
somer.  Grows  about  18  inches  tall.  This 
is  one  of  Burbank’s  flowers  and  is  one  of 
the  popular  daisies.  A little  protection  in 
winter  will  help  as  it  is  not  iron  clad 
hardy.  Each,  25c. 

GIANT  DAISY — A strong,  late  summer  blos- 
somer,  extra  fine. ; A good  background 
flower  that  grows  quite  tall  and  is  covered 
with  large  white  daisies.  Each,  25c. 
GYPSOPH  ILL!  A OR  BABY’S  BREATH— 
Delicate  white  flowers,  fine  for  bouquets. 
Each.  25c. 

LAVATERIA — Siberian  strain,  healthy 
bearer  of  pink  flowers  and  reminds  one 
a little  of  the  cosmos.  A fine'  plant  for 
background.  Each,  35c. 

LARKSPUR 

Words  could  never  be  found  to  faithfully 
portray  the  delicate  loveliness  and  perfect 
grace  of  form  of  the  Larkspurs.  The  broad 
spikes  tapering  towards  the  top  are  sheathed 
with  masses  of  flowers  tinted  in  the  differ- 
ent blues. 

LARKSPUR  BELLADONNA— Free  and 
nearly  continuous  bloomer  of  light  blue 
flowers.  Each,  25c. 

LARKSPUR  CHiNENSIS— Makes  more  of  a 
dwarf  growth  with  foliage  small  and  deep- 
ly cleft;  the  flowers  are  bright  dark  blue 
in  color  and  are  loosely  panicled.  Each, 
25c. 

LARKSPUR  FORMOSUM— The  old  dark 
blue  favorite  and  still  very  popular.  Each, 
25c. 

PLATYCODON  OR  JAPANESE  BELL 
FLOWER — We  have  a stock  of  both  the 
deep  blue  and  the  white  sort..  With  its 
balloon  like  buds  and  large,  handsome  bell 


like  flowers  this  is  a most  satisfactory 
hardy  flower.  Blooms  in  early  July.  HL 
20  to  30  inches.  (Stake  plants  at  flower* 
ing  time).  Each,  35c. 

RUDBECKIA  OR  GOLDEN  GLOW— Popu- 
lar, showy  yellow  flowers,  for  background 
planting.  Each,  25c. 

RIBBON  GRASS — Very  ornamental  and 
showy.  Leaves  are  striped  green  and 
white.  Each,  25c. 

YUCCA — A native.  These  keep  green  dur- 
ing the  entire  year.  Flowers  are  a beauti- 
ful white.  Each,  50c. 

PINKS — These  are  like  miniature  carna- 
tions, sweet,  spicy  scented.  Come  in  many 
beautiful  colors.  Each,  25c. 

PHLOX 

One  of  the  best  and  showiest  of  the  peren- 
nials, blossoms  during  the  hottest  part  of  the 
summer  and  early  fall  when  flowers  are 
scarce.  Fragrant,  fine  for  bouquets. 

MRS.  JENKINS— Very  beautiful,  pure  white. 
Each,  20c. 

RIJNSTROOM — Bright  crimson-pink,  im- 
mense flow'ers.  Each,  20c. 

R.  P.  ST R UTH  ERS— Salmon-red.  Each,  20c. 

IRIS 

Truly  called  the  orchids  of  the  garden. 
All  the  variety  of  tints  imaginable.  There 
are  three  divisions  of  the  Iris  family,  Pumula 
or  early.  Liberty  or  German  and  Siberian, 
the  last  to  flower.  Very  easy  of  culture  and 
will  stand  dry  weather  better  than  nearly 
any  other  flower. 

Early 

PUMULA  PURPL E— The  old  Flag  of  Grand- 
ma’s day.  Each,  10c. 

PUMULA  BLUE — Very  delicate,  sky  blue. 
Each,  15c. 

PUMULA  GOLDEN — Very  choice,  extreme- 
ly lovely  and  dainty.  Each,  20c. 


Perennial  Phlox 


Peony  as  Lovely  as  the  Rose 


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Large  Flowering  Iris 

AUREA — One  of  the  best  of  yellows.  Each, 
20c. 

BLUEBEARD — The  best  of  the  even  shades 
of  blue.  Each,  25c. 

CANDIDA — Pale  lavender.  Each,  15c. 
DELICATA — Comes  in  shades  of  lilac  and 
lavender.  Each,  20c. 

FLORENTINA  ALBA — A beautiful  pure. 

fragrant  white.  Each,  25c. 

HER  MAJESTY — Soft  rose,  very  beautiful 
and  attractive.  Each,  25c. 

K H E D I V E — A very  fine  pretty  lavender. 
Each,  20c. 

LA  TEN  DRESS E — Lavender  and  lilac.  Each, 
1 5c. 

MADAM  CH  E RE  AU— White,  frilled  with 
violet,  beautiful  and  very  popular.  Each, 
25c. 

PALI  DA  DALMATICA — Queen  among  Iris, 
delightful  lavender,  large  exquisite.  Each, 
25c. 

PRINCES  VICTORIA  LOU  ISE— Extremely 
fine,  large  and  very  beautiful.  Each,  35c. 
QUEEN  OF  MAY— Soft  lilac  rose.  A color 
rare  among  Iris.  Each,  35c. 

SAN  SOUCI — Golden  and  mahogany  red. 
very  attractive.  Each,  15c. 

Siberian  Iris 

DISTINCTION  — Beautiful  blue  sprinkled 
with  white.  Each,  20c. 

ORIENTALS— A beautiful  deep  blue.  Each, 
15c. 

SNOW  QUEEN — White,  golden  throat,  late. 

very  fine.  Each,  20c. 

SUPERB  A — Large  violet  blue.  Each,  20c. 

Collection  of  Iris 

Ten  Iris  of  a mixed  lot  of  six  or  more  vari- 
eties for  $1.00. 

PEONIES 

Next  to  the  rose  there  is  nothing  that  can 
equal  the  peony  for  regal  splendor.  It  is  a 
luxurious  flower,  putting  one  in  mind  of 
quantities  of  velvety  rose  petals  brought  to 
form  a single  majestic  bloom.  Folks  who 
grow  a few  old  fashioned  peonies — huge 
bushes  occupying  several  square  yards  of 
ground,  which  seldom  produce  more  than 
two  or  three  second  or  third  rate  flowers — 
have  simply  no  idea  what  our  peonies  which 
have  been  selected  from  the  finest  varieties 
in  the  world,  are  like.  The  delicious  fra- 
grance of  these  peonies,  together  with  their 
splendid  form  and  color,  make  them  abso- 
lutely irresistible. 

Planting  Directions 

See  that  your  plants  have  a chance  by 
planting  them  in  well  subdued  and  rich  soil 
in  a sunny  location  and  away  from  trees  or 
anything  that  will  take  the  moisture  and 
substance  necessary  for  the  growth  of  flow- 
ers. 


Felix  Grousse  Peony 

The  prices  quoted  are  for  good  three  and 
five  eye  divisions — not  little  pared  down 
stubs  some  send  out. 


Reds 

ADOLPHE  ROUSSEAU— (Dessert  8.5).  A 
A*ery  large  semi-double  early  dark  red. 

Each,  $2.00. 

ANDRE  LAURES — A fragrant  magenta  red. 

Each,  50c. 

DELACHEI — Rich  purplish  red.  A great 
favorite.  Each,  75c. 

FELIX  CROUSSE— (Crousse  8.4).  Rich 
brilliant  ruby  red.  Very  attractive  and 
one  of  the  best  of  all  the  reds.  Each,  75c. 
LOUIS  VAN  HOUTTE I— Velvety  cerise  red. 
Each,  50c. 

LA  SUBLIME — Rich  deep  crimson,  free 
bloomer.  Each,  50c. 

KARL  ROSEN  FI  ELD — (Rosenfield  8.8). 
Unsurpassed  early  brilliant  red.  Blossoms 
large  and  compact.  Each,  $2.00. 

MARY  BRAND— (Brand  8.7).  Large  vivid 
crimson,  strong  grower,  new.  Each.  $5.00. 
OFFICINALIS  RUBRA— The  old  fashioned 
earlv  red,  the  first  to  blossom.  Each,  75c. 
MONS.  MARTIN  C AH UZ AC— (Dessert  8.8). 
The  darkest  red  peony  grown,  exquisitely 
wonderful.  Large  and  extra  fine.  Each, 
$3.00. 

EUGENE  BIGOT— (Dessert  8.3).  Deep  pur- 
ple amaranth.  Free  bloomer  and  very 
late.  Each,  $1.00. 

GROVER  CLEVELAND— (Terry  8.2).  Large 
full  dark  crimson.  Late  and  one  of  Terry’s 
best.  Each,  $1.00. 


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Sweet  Scented  and  Satisfying 


Whites 

COURONNE  D’OR — -(Calot  8.1).  Called  tfye 
famous  crown  of  gold.  Late,  fragrant;  one 
of  the  best.  Each,  $1.00. 

DUCHESS  D’NEMOURS—  (Calot  8.1).  Large 
sulphur  white,  free  bloomer.  Each,  75c. 

DUKE  OF  WELLINGTON — Center  sulphur 
white.  One  of  the  best  for  cut  flowers. 
Each,  50c. 

MADAM  EMIL  LEMOI N E— (Lemoine  8.9). 
A mid-season  bloomer  of  milk  white  blos- 
soms, the  buds  are  beautiful.  Each,  75c. 

FESTIVA  MAXIMA— (9.3).  The  most  pop- 
ular of  the  whites.  Early,  very  large,  cen- 
ter flecked  crimson.  Each,  75c. 

MME.  D’ V E RNV I LLE  — Exquisite  sulphur 
white,  productive,  early.  Each,  75c. 

MARIE  LEMOINE— (Calot  8.5).  A wonder- 
ful white  with  yellow  shading  touched 
with  pink,  strong  grower,  late.  Each,  75;c. 

LA  TULIP — White  flecked  with  carmen. 
Good  keeper.  Each,  75c. 

BOULE  DE  NEIGE — Milk  white,  guards 
flecked,  unpleasant  odor.  Each,  50c. 

QUEEN  VICTORIA — A favorite  early  cut 
flower  variety.  Each,  50c. 


Pinks 

ACHILLE — Shell  pink,  vigorous  grower. 
Each,  40c. 

ASA  GRAY — Large,  lilac  shade,  mid-season, 
fine.  Each,  75c. 

BARONESS  SCHROEDER— (Kelway  9).  Ex- 
tra large,  tall  free  blooming  type.  Each, 
$1.00. 

EDULUS  SUPERBA— One  of  the  most  pop- 
ular early  pink.  Each,  50c. 

EUGENE  VERDIER— (Calot  8.6).  Hydran- 
gea pink,  large,  mid-season,  extra.  Each, 
$1.00. 

FLORAL  TREASURE — A superb  large  pink 
and  a great  favorite.  Each,  50c. 

FRAGRANS — A fragrant  violet  rose.  Each, 
50c. 

GRAND! FLORA  ROSEA— Even  clear  pink, 
early.  Each,  50c. 

HUMEA — A Cinnamon  scented,  late,  large 
pink.  Each,  50c. 

JEANE  D’ARC — Soft  pink,  sulphur  white 
and  rose,  and  truly  beautiful.  Each,  50c. 

L’ESPERENCE — A favorite  deep  pink,  very 
striking.  Each,  75c. 

LIVINGSTON— (Crouse  8.1).  Soft  pink, 
lilac  rose,  full  bloom.  Each,  75c. 

MATILDE  MECH IN— Lilac  rose.  Each,  50c. 

MARGUERITE  GERARD— Showy  and  very 
beautiful,  pink,  creamy  center.  Each,  75c. 

MADAM  CALOT— (8.1).  Pinkish  white, 
strong  grower.  Each,  50c. 

MONS  JULES  ELIE— (Crousse  9.2).  Early 
lilac  rose,  extra  large  and  very  popular.  A 
grand  flower.  Should  be  in  every  collec- 
tion. Each,  $1.50. 

NEPTUNE — Purplish  rose  with  white  strip. 

Each,  50c. 


PIERRE  DUCH  ART  RE—  (Dessert  8.2).  Very 
full  rose  type,  lilac  flesh  with  silvery  re- 
flex, extremely  large  and  handsome.  Each, 
$1.50. 

OCTAVIE  DEM  AY — Large,  productive,  pale 
pink,  extra  fine.  Each,  $1.00. 

RENIE  HORTENSE— (Calot  8.7).  Desira- 
ble pink,  crimson  splashed.  Each,  75c. 
RICHARDSON’S  GRANDIFLORA  — (Rich- 
ardson 8.8).  Immense  light  pink,  late,  a 
strong  and  vigorous  grower.  Each,  $1.00. 
SARAH  BERNHARDT— (Lemoine  9).  Mauve 
rose,  silver  tipped,  late,  one  of  the  new 
varieties.  Each,  $3.50. 

SOL  FAT  ERE— A new  desirable  pink.  Each, 
50c. 

THERESE — (Dessert  9.8).  A large,  soft 
pink,  shading  into  lilac,  strong  grower, 
mid-season,  a wonderful  variety.  Each, 
$8.00. 

TOURANGELLE — (Dessert  9.4.)  Large 
flesh  pink,  exquisite  and  charming  beyond 
description.  Each,  $7.50. 

PEONY  COLLECTION— Our  selection,  one 
red,  one  white  and  one  pink.  Each,  $1.10. 
“The  Peony  roots  were  fine  and  are  all 
starting  nicely.  I was  very  much  pleased 
with  them.” 

Dahlias 

One  of  the  most  satisfactory  flowers  we 
grow.  Blossoms  in  late  summer  and  fall 
when  other  flowers  are  scarce. 

The  Dahlia  is  very  easy  to  grow.  The 
roots  we  send  out  are  divided  and  ready  to 
plant.  Place  them  about  four  inches  deep 
in  the  ground.  Cultivate  to  keep  weeds 
down  and  the  ground  moist.  When  frost 
kills  the  tops,  cut  them  off  near  the  surface, 
dig  the  tubers  and  store  them  in  a cool  cellar 
where  frost  will  not  reach  them.  Used  ex- 
tensively for  bouquets  and  cut  flower  pur- 
poses. Good  background  flower.  Note  the 
very  low  prices. 

Cactus  Dahlias 

GEN  BULLER — Rich,  deep  crimson,  tipped 
with  white.  Very  atractive. 

HARBOR  LIGHT — Vivid  orange  red. 

J.  H.  JACKSON— One  of  the  best  of  the 
dahlia  family,  dark  red,  nearly  black. 

KRI  EM  HILDA — A fine  shade  of  pink  with  a 
white  center. 

Price  for  above  varieties,  15c  each;  two 
for  25c. 

Decorative  Dahlias 

CATHERINE  DEUER — An  extra  large  flow- 
er. Color,  glowing  shade  of  red.  Extra 
fine.  Each,  20c. 

MRS.  CHAS  TURNER— Clear  canary  yel- 
low, very  large  and  attractive.  Extra. 

Each,  20c. 

SOUV.  DE  GUSTAV  DOUZON— Very  large, 
beautiful  orange  scarlet.  Profuse  bloomer. 
Each,  20c. 

Above  varieties,  each  20c,  two  for  35c. 


Flowers  Are  Sentiments  of  the  Beautiful 


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QUEEN  OF  YELLOW — Very  fine  yellow. 

Very  free  bloomer.  Each,  15c;  two  for  25c. 
ZULU — Black  velvety  red.  Each,  10c;  per 
three,  25c. 

Show  and  Fancy  Dahlias 

BON  TON — Deep  rich  red.  A great  favorite. 
Each,  15c. 

CRIMSON  GLOBE— Flowers  round,  crimson 
with  long  stems.  Desirable.  Each,  15c. 
FRANK  SMITH — A dark  maroon,  tipped 
with  pinkish  white.  Each,  15c. 

JACK  ROSE — Named  after  the  red  rose. 
Each,  15c. 

ROSE  PINK  CENTURY— The  largest  of  the 
single  flowered.  Deep  pink,  on  long  stems. 
Sure  bloomer.  Each,  15c. 

Above  varieties,  each  15c,  two  for  25c. 

DAHLIA  COLLECTION— 12  mixed  Dahlias. 

$1.00. 

GLADIOLI 

There  is  no  flower  we  grow  from  a bulb 
that  gives  the  genuine  satisfaction  as  Glad- 
ioli. Easy  to  raise  and  blossoms  at  a time 
when  flowers  are  scarce.  Extra  fine  for 
vase  bouquets.  Plant  4 inches  deep.  Must 
be  dug  up  and  stored  during  the  winter  and 
planted  after  May  15th.  Our  bulbs  are  sure 
to  please. 

AMERICA — The  standard  popular  pink. 

Flowers  large  and  fine  for  cut  flowers. 
BLUE  HYBRIDS— Very  best  of  the  blue 
shades,  dainty  and  popular. 

M E ADO WD ALE— Fine  white  with  blotched 
throat,  very  attractive.  Good  grower. 
MRS.  FRANCIS  KING— The  standard  red. 

Strong  grower.  Extra  fine  and  attractive. 
GRETCHEN  ZANG— Soft,  melting  pink 
merging  into  scarlet  on  lower  petals. 
NIAGARA — A delightful  cream  shade  blend- 
ing to  a canary  yellow;  throat  splashed 
with  light  carmine. 

PEACE — A robust  grower,  reaching  5 feet; 
pure  white  with  faint  lilac  markings  on 
lower  petals. 

PANAMA — The  new  pink  that  has  created 
such  a sensation  on  account  of  its  large 
waxlike  flowers  of  glowing  silvery  rose. 
PRIMULINUS  HYBRIDS— The  orchid  like 
flowers  are  borne  on  long  spikes  quite  dif- 
ferent from  the  other  Gladioli.  Fine  for 
bouquets. 

SCHWABEN — Pure  canary  yellow  shaded 
sulphur,  the  golden  throat  slightly  blotched 
dull  carmine.  Flower  spikes  are  tall  and 
strong,  numerous  and  well  set  with  broad 
flowers. 

HALLEY — A most  attractive  early  blooming 
sort  with  large  well  opened  flowers,  of 
deep  salmon  pink,  tall,  graceful  spike. 
YELLOW  HAMMER— A large,  tall  growing, 
sturdy  variety  with  heavy  pleasing  yellow 
blooms. 

Price  for  Gladioli — Each,  7c;  per  10,  60c. 
Mixed  Gladioli,  our  choice,  12  for  50c;  50 
for  $1.75. 


Cut  Flowers 

We  ship  thousands  of  peony  blossoms  dur- 
ing the  month  of  June  and  they  are  becom- 
ing particularly  popular  to  June  brides  for 
bouquets  and  decorations  and  in  fact  for  any 
doings.  Boxes  of  these  lovely  creations  run 
from  $1.00  and  up  if  you  are  not  satisfied 
with  any  shipment  we  make,  just  write  us 
and  we  will  leave  it  to  you  to  determine 
what  they  are  worth.  Remember  the  shut- 
ins  and  their  thanks  of  delight  will  repay 
you  for  these  lovely  fragrant  blossoms. 

TERMS 

Cash  in  advance.  Personal  checks  ac- 
cepted. All  orders  f.  o.  b.  Ipswich,  S.  D. 
We  ship  most  nursery  and  small  seed  orders 
by  express.  Bulk  seeds  generally  are  cheap- 
er sent  by  freight.  Garden  and  Flower  seeds 
and  1 lb.  seed  lots  are  sent  postage  paid. 

When  orders  are  requested  to  be  shipped 
by  parcel  post,  please  send  the  necessary 
postage  or  we  will  send  parcel  post  collect. 
We  can  send  orders  weighing  up  to  70 
pounds  in  the  first,  second  and  third  zones 
and  up  to  50  pounds  outside  of  the  third 
zone.  On  account  of  nursery  wrappings 
being  so  heavy,  it  is  hard  to  estimate  the 
postage.  Also  if  you  live  on  a prepaid  sta- 
tion where  there  is  no  agent,  include  the 
transportation  charges.  If  you  ever  receive 
anything  from  us  in  bad  order,  have  it 
marked  “ bad  order”  on  the  freight  or  ex- 
press slip  as  adjustment  can  be  made  much 
easier. 

Unless  instructed  to  the  contrary  on  nur- 
sery orders,  we  will  substitute  other  sizes  or 
as  good  varieties,  if  we  are  sold  out  on  any 
items. 

We  give  personal  attention  to  all  orders 
and  are  very  careful  to  label  all  stock  true 
to  name.  In  case  any  error  occurs  on  our 
part,  we  are  willing  to  replace  the  variety 
free,  but  if  replacement  is  not  made  we  shall 
not  be  liable  for  more  than  the  purchase 
price. 

The  prices  quoted  on  seeds  are  subject  to 
market  changes  and  as  it  is  customary  and 
according  to  the  usages  of  the  seed  business, 
we  give  no  warranty,  express  or  implied,  as 
to  the  descriptions,  quality,  productiveness, 
or  any  other  matter  of  any  seeds,  bulbs  or 
plants  we  send  out  and  will  not  in  any  mat- 
ter be  responsible  for  the  crop.  If  the  pur- 
chaser does  not  accept  the  goods  on  these 
terms,  they  must  be  returned  at  once,  and 
the  money  paid  will  be  refunded.  All  seeds 
are  sold  bags  weighed  in. 

Our  nursery  adjoins  the  city  of  Ipswich 
on  the  east  (Home  of  the  Yellowstone  Trail) 
and  visitors  are  always  welcome. 

Warehouse  and  office  on  the  C.  M.  & St 
P.  Ry.  Come  and  see  us  when  in  the  neigh- 
borhood of  Ipswich. 


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Buy  Direct  and  Save 


The“OUT-U-KUM” 

WEED  PULLER 

An  Entirely  New  Principle 

A slight  Push  and  Pull  thoroughly 
loosens  the  surrounding  soil  and  re- 
moves not  only  the  weed,  but  the 
entire  root. 

When  pushed  into  the  ground, 
the  two  points  guide  the  BRIDGE 
down  alongside  the  weed,  loosening 
the  soil  from  that  side.  It  then 
crosses  under  the  root  disengaging 
the  latter.  As  the  tool  is  withdrawn 
the  BRIDGE  slips  up  the  opposite 
side  of  the  weed,  loosening  the 
ground  from  that  side  and  engages 
the  head  of  the  weed  above  the 
ground.  The  now  thoroughly 
loosened  weed  is  readily  withdrawn 
in  its  entirety  with  little  or  no 


The  Greatest  Dandelion  Weeder  on  the 
Market.  Price,  $1.00,  postpaid. 


CYCLONE  SEED  SOWER-The  best  hand 
machine  for  sowing  broadcast  clovers,  al- 
falfas and  grass  seeds.  They  soon  pay  foi' 
themselves  for  the  even  stand  and  the  seed 
saved.  Price,  each,  $2.25,  prepaid. 

HORN  HAND  SEEDER— The  most  practical 
horn  seeder  made.  $1.25,  postpaid. 

SPRAYERS — Acme  4 gallon  pressure  spray- 
ers, $6.00.  Continuous  one  quart  sprayers, 

$1.25,  postpaid. 

SPRAYING  MATERIAL— Arsenate  of  Lead, 
Bordeaux  Mixture,  etc.,  in  quantities. 


We  do  not  want  you  to  liken  us  to  the 
average  tree  agent  as  when  you  sign  on  the 
dotted  line  with  an  agent  you  have  no  come- 
back is  it  binds  you  to  pay  and  accept  the 
order  whether  you  are  satisfied  or  not.  It  is 
different  with  us.  If  you  are  not  satisfied 
with  the  shipment  you  get  from  us,  send  it 
back  and  your  money  will  be  refunded  or 
adjusted  to  your  satisfaction.  Then  see  the 
amount  you  save  buying  from  us. 


BARKER 

WEEDER,MULCHER 
CULTIVATOR 


We  have  useu  these  weeders  for  years  and 
believe  them  to  be  by  far  the  best  garden 
cultivator  and  weeder  made.  One  boy  can 
do  as  much  with  one  of  them  as  six  men  can 
with  hoes.  Price,  D8J/2,  $10.00,  and  well 
worth  it. 


Self  Watering  Window  Box 

For  windows,  porches  and  sun  parlors. 
Made  of  metal  and  are  rust  proof.  No  sur- 
face watering.  Handsome  dark  green  enamel 
finish.  The  most  efficient  durable  and  ar- 
tistic plant  box  made. 

Price — 29  inch  long,  $4.00  each. 

32  inch  long,  $4.50  each. 

41  inch  long,  $5.00  each. 


The  Iron  King  is  a wonderful  garden 
seeder.  Sows  any  kind  of  seed  evenly  and 
at  the  right  depth.  Less  complicated  than 
other  seeders  and  soon  pays  for  itself  on  the 
seed  it  will  save.  Price,  complete,  $13.50. 


ANOKA  APPLE 


One  of  the  really  big  out- 
standing new  varieties  of 
Prof.  Hansen.  Apples  can  be 
picked  two  years  after  setting 
out  the  trees.  Isn’t  that  a 
wonderful  thing?  Price,  2- 
year-old  trees,  65c,  5 for  S3. 00. 


FLOWER  SEED 

Alyssum  13 
Aster  13 
Balloon  Vine  18 
Balsam  14 
Beans,  Castor  14 
Calendula  14 
Calliopsis  14 
Candytuft  14 
Centaurea  14 
Chinese  Wool 
Cosmos  14 
Cypress  Vine  18 

Daisy  15 

Flower  Plants  12 
Gaillardia  15 
Gourds  18 
Hollyhock  15 
Hyacinth  Bean  18 
Larkspur  15 
Martynia  15 
Marigold  15 
Mignonette  15 
Morning  Glory  18 
Nasturtiums  15 
Pansy  15 
Pinks  15 
Phlox  16 
Portulaca  16 
Petunias  16 
Poppies  16 
Salvia  or  Scarlet 

Sage  17 
Snapdragon  17 
Strawflower  17 
Salpiglossis  16 
Scarlet  Runner  18 
Sunflower  17 
Sweet  William  18 
Sweet  Peas  17 
Verbena  18 
Zinnias  18 

GARDEN.  FIELD 
TREE  SEED 

Alfalfa  23 
Barley  22 
Baby  Chicks  24 
Barred  Rocks  24 


Beans  2 
Beets  3 

I Blue  Grass  18 
Bird  Seed  21 

| Bromus  22 
Buckwheat  22 
Cabbage  3 
Cane  22 
Carrots  4 
Cauliflower  5 
Celery  4 

Chicken  Remedies  24 
Citron  5 
Clover  23 
Corn,  Field  19-20 
Corn,  Pop  20 
Corn,  Sweet  4-5 
Cucumber  5 
Dandelion  Puller  40 
Egg  Plant  5 
Feterita  22 
Feeds  24 
Flax  22 

Garden  Tools  40 
Grass  Seed  22 
Herbs  12 

Hull-less  Oats  18 
Kohl  R.abi  5 
Lawn  Grass  18 
Lettuce  6 
Mangels  3 
Millet  21 
Muskmelons  6-7 
Nitragin  24 
Oats  21 
Onions  8 
Onion  Sets  11 
Parsley  7 
Parsnips  7 
Pasture  Grass  22-23 
Peas  10 

. Peppers  10 

[ Potatoes  12 
Poultry  Dept.  24 
Pumpkins  11 
Radish  8-9 
Rape  23 
Rutabaga  12 
Salsify  9 
Slender  Wheat 
Grass  23 

Combe  Printing  Co.,  Horti 


Sal  Vet  24 
Salt,  Old  Hickory  24 
Sorghum  22 
Soy  Beans  23 
j Speltz  22 
Spinach  9 
Sprayers  40 
Spray  Material  40 
Squash  9 
Sudan  Grass  22 
Sunflower  24 
Swiss  Chard  3 
Timothy  22 
Tomatoes  11 
Turnips  12 
Vegetable  Plants  12 
Watermelon  7 
Weeders  40 
Wheat  20-21 
Zenoleum  24 


NURSERY  STOCK 

Apples  25-26 
Apples,  Crab  26 
Ash  29-31 
Asparagus  29 
Barberry  33 
Basswood  30 
Bedding  Plants  12 
Birch  32 

Blooming  Willow  32 
Box  Elder  29-31 
Buckthorn  31-32 
Buffalo  Berry  27-32 
Bulbs  34 
Cannas  12 
Caragana  32 
Catnip  27 
Cherry  27 
Chinese  Elm  29 
Choke  Cherry  27-32 
Climbing  Vines  31 
Cottonwood  30-31 
Cut  Flowers  34-39 
Currants  28 
Cuttings  31 
Dahlias  38 
Dogwood  32 
Elder  32. 

Elm  29-31 

I Evergreens  30-31 

Itural  Printers,  St.  Joseph, 


Flowering  Plums  33 
Flowering  Cur- 
rants 27-32 

Flowering  Almonds  32 
Forest  Trees  31 
Gladiolus  39 
Gooseberry  28 , 

Grapes  28 
High  Bush  Cran- 
berry 32 
Hedge  Plants  31 
Honeysuckle  32 
Horseradish  27 

Iris  36-37 
Juneberry  28-33 
Jasamine  31 
Lilac  34 
Lilies  34 
Maple  32 
Manitou  33 
May  Day  Tree  33 

Nut  Trees  27 
Ornamental 
Shrubs  32-33 
Pea  Tree  31-32 
Peonies  37-38 
Perennials  35-36 
Pieplant  29 
Plums  26-27 
Poplar  30 

Purple  Leaf  Plums  33 
Purple  Leaf  Sand 
Cherry  33 
Pyrus  Baccata  33 
Raspberry  28 
Russian  Olive  30-31 
Roses  34-35 
Sand  Cherry  27 
Snow  Ba'l  33 
Snowberry  33 
Spirea  33 
Strawberry  28 
Sumac  33 
Syringa  33 
Tamarix  A.  33 
Tulips  34 

Vegetable  Plants  12 
Wahoo  32 
Weeping  Trees  30 
Willow  30 

Mo. 


GLADIOLI 


Called  Glads  for  short,  and  we  know  of  no  flower  that 
gladdens  the  hearts  of  everyone  like  these  superb  flowers  do. 
Try  our  named  varieties  or  our  rainbow  mixture.  See  page  39. 


DAHLIA  FLOWERED 
ZINNIAS 


Zinnias  are  one  of  the  lovely 
creations  of  the  beautiful  that  can 
be  raised  so  successfully. 

No  flowers  are  so  sure  to  grow 
and  are  so  satisfactory. 

Make  the  Great  Northwest  more 
beautiful  by  planting  our  noi’thern 
strain  of  fine  Zinnias.  See  page  IS. 


NORTHERN  SEED  COMPANY 
IPSWICH,  SO.  DAKOTA 


Mrs.  Francis  King