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BREEDERS AND GROWERS OF
PEDIGREED FARM AND GARDEN SEED
MITCHELL, SOUTH DAKOTA
1928
TWENTYFIRST
AL
The Office, Warehouse and Seed Cleaning Plant showing our
splendid shipping facilities
President Coolidge’s
summer home in the
Black Hills of South
Dakota
The Office, Warehouse and Seed Cleaning Plant showing our facilities for loading in
trucks, whether you want your shipments by rail or truck, or if you come yourself
for your seed, we can give you service second to none
GUARANTEED SEED*
A Good Name Well Known
For 21 years lias signified the best in seeds.
Grow Well Because They Are Well Grown.
Special Price Sheet
To Insure prompt attention address all orders to the firm,
not to individuals. Use order sheet at end of catalog.
Prices are effective January 1, 192S> and are based on
values at time of issue, F. O. B. Mitchell, S. D., subject
to prior sale and market change. Write for special
prices on large quantities. All seeds are sold on the basis of the Disco Guarantee, printed on
page 1 of the 1928 catalog. We expect prices will advance, „and recommend early ordering.
If no Agent at your station, add sufficient to prepay freight or express. If you remit too much
surplus will be promptly refunded. If required by parcel post, your Postmaster will tell you
in what zone from Mitchell you are located so that you may include correct postage with
your remittance.
Our Co-operative Plan: In view of high freight rates we are anxious to co-operate with
our customers to enable them to combine together in a co-operative way and make up car¬
load shipments. This not only saves freight, but also insures more prompt and safe delivery,
as in carload lots the bags are loaded into the cars at our warehouse and go right through
to destination without change. To enable our customers to do this, we will reserve orders
at current prices, when orders are received, on payment of 25% of the value, the balance to
be paid before shipment is made. We make this concession to encourage co-operative orders
and early ordering. This will apply only on orders received before March 15th, 1928, and
they must be completed not later than April 5th, 1928. Get together! Co-operate with a
firm that has given you good service in the past and aims to serve you better in the future.
Should prices have changed when your order is received, if lower, we will refund balance;
if higher, we will either reduce your order to the amount remitted, or ship C. O. D. for the
balance, as you prefer.
ALFALFA. Bountiful crops are being harvested all over the United States and Canada
from fields sown with DISCO ALFALFA SEED. DISCO Hardy Alfalfa is a household word
with successful Alfalfa growers.
Current Prices, January 1, 1928, F. O. B. Mitchell, S. D. Xd Cartage Charges.
ALL OUR ALFALFAS ARE SHIPPED OUT IX SEALED BAGS. LOOK FOR THIS SEAL
WHICH IX SURE S GEXUIXEXESS.
Bags weighed in free.
ALFALFA. 60 lbs. per bushel.
Grimm, Sunshine Brand, Certified .
Grimm, Emerald Brand, Certified . .
Grimm, Disco Brand, Certified .
Grimm, Official Sealed and Certified, Red Tag .
Grimm, Official Sealed and Certified, Blue Tag .
Grimm, No. 19A DISCO Brand, Certified .
Baltic, DISCO Brand, Certified .
Baltic, No. 11C DISCO Brand, Certified .
Cossack, Sunshine Brand, Certified .
Cossack, Emerald Brand, Certified .
Cossack, DISCO Brand, Certified .
Cossack, Official Sealed and Certified, Blue Tag.
Registered Disco No. 28 .
Dakota No. 12, DISCO Brand . 33.00
South Dakota Variegated, Sunshine
South Dakota Variegated, E'merald
South Dakota Variegated, DISCO
Northwestern grown, DISCO Brand . 23.00
Alfalfa Screenings for sowing with small grains as fertilizer, see page 3.
DAKOTA GROWN SEED CORN —
Shelled and Graded —
56 lbs. per bushel.
Yellow Dent Varieties.
DISCO Special .
Disco Pride .
Early Murdock ....
Golden Glow .
Minnesota 13 .
Pride of the North..
10O Lb. Price
100 Lbs,
50 Lbs.
25 Lbs.
1 Lb.
Bushel
§21.00
§11.50
§0.48
§24.00
21.50
11.75
.49
24.60
. . 42. CO
22.00
12.00
.50
25.20
. . 42.00
22.00
12.00
AO
25.20
. . 44.00
23.00
12.50
.52
26.40
. . 44.00
23.00
12.50
.52
26.40
22.00
12.00
.50
25.20
24.50
13.25
.55
28.20
. . 43.00
22.50
12.25
.51
25.80
23.00
12.50
.52
26.40
23.50
12.75
A3
27.00
. 47.00
24.50
13225
.55
28.20
19.00
10.50
.44
21.60
17.50
9.50
.40
19.S0
16.50
8.75
A 7
18.60
17.00
9.00
AS
1S.90
17.50
9.25
A9
19.20
. . 23.00
12.50
7.00
.30
13.80
A Good Year
to Change Your
Seed Corn
Reids .
White Dent Varieties.
Disco 90-Day .
Silver King .
Flint Varieties.
Disco White .
Gehu Yellow .
Longfellow Yellow .
Rainbow .
Squaw .
Disco Fodder Corn.
Evergreen Sweet (46
lbs.)
CLOVERS, 60 lbs. per bushel.
Sweet — Hulled and Scarified. lOOLbs.
White Blossom — Emerald Brand . . ...§ 9.50
White Blossom — DISCO Brand . . 10.00
Yellow Blossom — Emerald Brand . . 9.50
Yellow Blossom — Disco Brand . . 10.00
Grundy Co. White — Biennial, DISCO Brand. . . . 10.00
Hubam — Annual, DISCO Brand . . 24.00
10 Bushels 5 Bushels
or More
or More
Per Bu.
Per Bu.
1 Bushel
_ 83.00
§3.25
§3.50
. . . 3.00
3.25
3.50
. . . 2.90
3.15
3.25
. . . 2.90
3.15
3.25
. . . 3.00
3.25
3.50
3.25
3.50
. . . 2.90
3.15
3.25
. . . 2.90
3.15
3A5
. . . 3.00
3.25
3.50
. . . 2.90
3.15
3.25
. 3.00
3.25
3.50
. . 3.00
i
3.25
3.50
. . . 3.00
3.25
3.50
. . . 3.00
3.25
3.50
. . . 2.50
2.75
3.00
. . . 2.50
2.75
3.00
. . . 3.00
3.25
3.50
100 Lb. Price
Equals Per
50 Lbs.
25 Lbs,
1 Lb.
Bushel
8 5.00
§2.65
§0.15
8 5.70
5.25
2.75
.16
6.00
5.00
2.65
.15
5.70
5.25
2.75
.16
6.00
5.25
2.75
.16
6.00
12.50
6.50
.30
14.40
DAKOTA IMPROVED SEED CO~ Mitchell, S. D.
(Read the Other Side)
J&U
Special Price Sheet
FOR EARLY ORDERS
Sibbject to Prior Sale aiAl Market Change.
Rend Other Side Before Ordering
Current Prices, January 1, 1928, P. O. B. Mitchell, S. D.
Bags Weigh ed in Free.
No Cartage Charges.
CLOVERS — Continued. 10O Lbs.
Medium Red — Emerald Brand . $36.00
Medium Red — DISCO Brand . 37.00
Mammoth Red — Emerald Brand . 37.00
Mammoth Red — DISCO Brand . 38.00
Alsike or Swedish — Emerald Brand . 32.00
Alsike or Swedish — DISCO Brand . 33.00
White or Dutch — E'merald Brand . 42.00
White or Dutch — DISCO Brand . 43.00
INOCULATING CULTURE — See page 47.
DISCO SELECTED MILLETS. 50 lbs. per bushel.
Common, DISCO Brand . .
Dakota Kursk, DISCO Brand .
Siberian, DISCO Brand .
Golden or Liberty (German) DISCO Brand..
Hog or Broom Corn, DISCO Brand .
Proso, DISCO Brand .
Early Fortune, DISCO Brand .
no Lbs.
$18.50
19.00
19.00
19.50
16.50
17.00
21.50
22.00
25 Lbs.
Japanese or Billion Dollar Grass, DISCO Brand (36 lbs. per bu.)..
DISCO SELECTED GRASS SEEDS.
Timothy — DISCO Brand .
Awnless Brome — DISCO Brand . .
Western Rye Grass — DISCO Brand .
Meadow Fescue or English Blue — DISCO Brand
Red Top (Solid Seed)— DISCO Brand.
Kentucky Blue — Emerald Brand .
Kentucky Blue — DISCO Brand .
Canadian Blue — Disco Brand .
Perennial Rye Grass — DISCO Brand..
Orchard Grass or Cocksfoot — DISCO
Remember we make
no charge for bags.
Weighed in FREE.
DISCO SELECTED MIXTURES.
Disco Permanent Pasture Mixture.
Timothy and Alsike, Mixed .
Timothy and Red Clover, Mijfed....
DISCO FORAGE AND SOILING CROPS.
Rape, Dwarf Essex, No. 1 Seed, DISCO B
Sunflower, Russian Giant, DISCO Brand,
Amber Sorghum Cane, DISCO Brand..
Sudan Grass, DISCO Brand .
Feterita, DISCO Brand .
Kaffir Corn, DISCO Brand .
Milo Maize, DISCO Brand .
Our Mottos Highest
quality at lowest
possible prices
DISCO SELECTED SEED GRAINS.
Barley.
Beans.
Great Northern, DISCO Brand .
Navy, DISCO Brand .
Soy or Soja Beans, all strictly Northern grown.
Early Black, DISCO Brand. .
Manchu, DISCO Brand .
Buckwheat.
Field Peas.
Canada F
Oats.
FLAX. 56 lbs. per bu.
100 Lb. Price
Equals Per
1 Lb. Bushel
SPRING WHEAT. 60 lbs. per bu.
$ 9.50
$0.44
$21.60
10.00
.45
22.20
10.00
.45
22.20
10.50
.46
22.80
8.50
.38
19.20
9.00
.39
19.80
11.00
.49
25.20
11.50
.50
25.80
100 lbs.
50 Lbs.
25 Lbs.
$ 2.00
$1.10
. . 3.50
2.00
1.10
2.00
1.10
2.00
1.10
. . 3.00
1.65
1.00
. . 3.00
1.65
1.00
1.65
1.00
i . . 7.00
3.75
2.00
3.00
1.65
3.25
1.75
6.25
3.25
6.50
3.50
. . 16.50
&30
4.20
. . 18.00
9.25
4.75
. . 21.50
11.00
5.75
. . 22.50
11.50
6.00
, . . 21.00
11.00
5.75
. . 12,00
6.50
3.50
10.50
5.50
9.50
5.00
5.50
3.00
7.00
4.00
. . 8.00
4.10
2.10
6.50
3.56
2.00
1.25
4.50
2.50
1.50
2.80
1.60
. . 3.50
2.00
1.25
. . 3.50
2.00
1.25
2.00
1.25
2.25
1.25
5.00
2.75
5.00
2.75
. . 5.00
2.75
1.60
2.75
1.60
2.50
1.40
2.50
1.40
3.50
2.00
2.75
1.60
1.25
.85
10 Bu.
5 Bu.
or more
or more
Per Bu.
Per Bu.
1 Bu.
$3.25
$3.35
2.75
3.00
2.10
2.25
DAKOTA IMPROVED SEED CO., Mitchell, S. D.
(Read the Other Side)
Bank References
National Bank of Republic
Chicago, Ill.
Mitchell National Bank
Mitchell, S. D.
This Sign Has Always Stood for
the Best in Seeds
Better Seeds
Better Crops
Members
American Seed Trade
Association
Western Seedsmen’s
Association
The Guarantee
The DAKOTA IMPROVED SEED COMPANY guarantees the seed it sells to be as repre¬
sented as to quality and germination. All our seeds are tested and nothing that does not
reach a high standard is distributed. In spite of this, we stand ready to replace or refund
the money paid for any seeds sent out by us which upon arrival are not entirely satisfactory.
We do not insure a crop from seeds purchased, either as to description, productiveness or
any other matter, because of the many factors which influence a crop and which are en¬
tirely beyond our control, and acceptance of the seed will be interpreted as an acceptance
of these conditions by the buyer. All sales are, therefore, based on this understanding and
it is further understood that in no case shall the liability of the company exceed the price
paid for seed. Postpaid
Postage paid on all Vegetable and Flower Seeds unless otherwise stated. Orders for
Alfalfa, Corn, Grasses and everything else listed in our book if required by parcel post must
have postage added.
10% Extra Value Given on Early Orders for Vegetable and Flower Seeds
For the purpose of encouraging early ordering, we will allow a discount of 10% on
all orders received before March 1st. With each dollar^ worth of Vegetable or Flower
Seeds ordered during January or February, we will include entirely free an extra 10c
worth. Select whatever you want and add it to your order. Order early and get the
discount.
Alphabetical Index
Page
Alfalfa . 2-3
Alyssum . . 42
Aquilegia . 42
Asparagus . 19 and 42
Asters . 42
Page
Eschscholtzia . 43
Fertilizer . 47
Feterita . 11
Field Beans . 9
Page
Pansy . 44-45
Parsley . 32
Parsnip . 32
Peanuts . 32
Peas . 33
Auricula . 42
Baby Chicks . 48
Balsam . 42
Barley . 12
Bayer Dust . 46
Beans . 19-20
Beets . 21
Beilis Perennis . 42
Bird Supplies . 46
Broccoli . '. 21
Brussels Sprouts . 21
Buckwheat . 9
Cabbage . 22
Cabbage Plants . 22
r leiu carrots . io
Field Peas . 9
Flax . 12
Flower Seeds . 39-45
Garden Tools . 46
Geranium . 44
Gladiolus . 16
Godetia . 44
Grasses . 9
Gypsophila . 44
Helianthus . 44
Helichrysum . 44
Heliotropium . 44
Herbs . 38
Hollyhock . 44
Humogerm . 47
Pelargonium . 45
Pepper . 34
Perilla . 45
Petunia . 45
Phlox . 45
Poppy . 45
Portulaca . 45
Potatoes . 31
Poultry Supplies . 46
Primula . 45
Pumpkin . 34
Pyrethrum . 45
Radish . 35
Ra.ne . R
Calceolaria . 42
Calendula . 42
Rhodanthe . 45
Rhubarb . 34
Candytuft . 42
Cane . 11
Canterbury Bells . 43
Carnation . 4 3
Carrots . 23
Cauliflower . 23
Celery . 24
Centaurea . 43
Chrysanthemum . 4 3
Cineraria . 43
Clarkia . 43
Clovers . 4-5
Cobaea . 43
Cockscomb 47
Iris Roots . 17
Jacobaea . 44
Kaffir Corn . 11
Kale . 10 and 27
Kochia . 44
Kohl-rabi . 18 and 27
Lantana . 44
Larkspur . 4 4
Lawn Grass . 13
Leek . 27
Lettuce . 28
Lupinus . 44
Rutabaga . 18-38
Salpiglossis . 44
Salsify . 34
Silene . 45
Soy Beans . 10
Speltz or Emmer . 12
Spinach . 36
Squash . 36-37
Stim-U-Plant . 47
Strawberrv . 36
Streptocarpus . 45
Sudan Grass . 10
Sue's r Beets . 1R
Coleus . 43
Mangels
Sunflower . 9
Convolvulus . 43
Corn, Field . 6-7
Corn, Pop . 25
Corn, Sweet . 24-25
Cosmos . 4 3
Cress . 27
Marigdld . 44
Mesembrysanthemum . 44
Mignonette . 44
Millet . li
Milo Maize . 11
Sweet Peas . 39-41
Sweet William . 45
Swiss Chard . 21
Tomatoes . 37
Tree Seeds . 38
Cucumbers . 26-27
Cyclone Seed Sower . 46
Dahlia . 43
Dianthus 4 3
Muskmelon . 29
Mustard . 28
Nasturtium . 44
Oats . 12
Okra . 28
Onions .... 31-3*>
Trees and Shrubs . 14-15
Turnips . 38
Vegetable Seeds . 19-38
Verbena . 45
Digitalis . 43
Echinocystis . 4 3
Violets . 45
Watermelon . 30
Wheat . 12
Zinnia . 45
Egg Plant . 27
Endive . 27
Onion Plants . 32
Onion Sets . . 32
2
Dakota Improved Seed Co Mitchell , />.
Disco
There is a Difference
There is a vast difference between hardy Alfalfa
and just Alfalfa.
There are naturally two distinctive kinds of Al¬
falfa. One which is termed common Alfalfa,
having one long tap root and the plant producing
nearly a true purple and blue flower. There are
hardy and non-hardy strains of the common Al¬
falfa. For instance, seed coming from the South,
in Kansas and Missouri will not stand the severe
Winters of the North.
The Southern seed may make a wonderful growth
the first season, but on account of its being a non¬
hardy Southern grown plant, it naturally winter-
kills. The hardy Dakota grown seed is acclimated
to the rigid Winters of the North. It is grown in
a territory with a wide range of temperatures
and a small amount of moisture and must be
hardy to survive.
The second distinctive variety of Alfalfa is com¬
mercially known as the Variegated Alfalfa. This
variety has a variegated blossom and a branched
or spreading root system. The crown of the plant
is naturally larger and grows more underground.
There are many different strains of this variety.
The hardiest of all and without a doubt the best
and most favorably known strains are the Baltic,
Grimm, Cossack and Disco 28 Alfalfa. These are
known the world over as being the hardiest Al¬
falfas in every respect. They have an immense
spread of crown, with the underground buds pro¬
tected by the soil and grow in such & way as to
withstand the severe Winter weather without a
snow covering. The wonderful branched or spread¬
ing root system enables it to stand the heaving
of the ground from frost in the Spring — enables
the plant to draw more moisture in dry seasons —
makes a more desirable plant to grow on land
where the water level is too high for common Al¬
falfa. In fact, the Baltic, Grimm, Cossack and
Disco 28 Alfalfas with their special selections are
the hardiest, most desirable, most productive
strains of Alfalfa to be had.
Disco Pedigreed Alfalfa
Over twenty years have passed since the work of
developing pedigreed strains of hardy alfalfa was
begun by Prof. W. A. Wheeler at Brookings and
Highmore Agricultural Stations, South Dakota.
As a result of this work there has been pro¬
duced a number of strains of Alfalfa that show
a decided superiority over the common Alfalfas as
well as over the parent stocks from which the
pedigreed strains were selected and developed.
When Prof. Wheeler organized the Dakota Im¬
proved Seed Company in 1906 he continued the
work of special plant selection and breeding of
pedigreed Alfalfas. This was the first work of
its kind in the country and we know of no other
commercial organization in the world conducting
the kind of investigational work with Alfalfa that
we have done.
It is just as important to know the kind of Al¬
falfa you plant as it is to know the kind of corn,
wheat, oats or any other farm crop — in fact it is
more important because a single seeding of Al¬
falfa lasts for several years (if you plant Disco
Registered Alfalfa Seed), while grains are merely
one-year crops. Instead of buying just Alfalfa
seed, buy Disco-Baltic, Disco- Grimm, Disco 28,
Disco 19A, or any other Disco registered number,
and thus be able to know just what you are get¬
ting and be able to secure more seed of the same
number or its equivalent later.
A seeding of ten to twelve pounds per acre of
Disco Registered Alfalfa Seed invariably gives
greater returns than fifteen to twenty pounds of
ordinary commercial Alfalfa. The cost per pound
of seed may be more, but the lighter seeding re¬
quired and the greater returns from Disco Regis¬
tered Seed make your profits nearly double.
Our Location
Our spendid location, right in the heart of the
very best growing district, and our constant close
touch with growing crops, places us in a unique
position to select the very finest stocks that the
country produces. These stocks are brought di¬
rect from the farms where they have been grown
to our own up-to-date Cleaning Plant, and from
Alfalfa
there distributed by us all over the continent.
This enables us not only to give the very finest
possible seed, but we are also in a position to sup¬
ply choice seed at a remarkably low price.
You are sure to get the Genuine variety of Al¬
falfa when you buy from the Dakota Improved
Seed Co.
GRIMM COSSACK AND BALTIC ALFALFA— It
has been our practice for many years to supply
our customers with the above varieties of Alfalfa,
supported by our affidavit as to genuineness. Our
long experience, specializing in Alfalfa and our
very close association with the growers and ac¬
tual inspection of the growing fields by our own
men, enabled us to give our clients unique service
in this direction; a service that has been ap¬
preciated as evidenced by the rapid increase in
our business.
We are glad to welcome another SAFEGUARD
in the matter of genuineness of Grimm and Cossack
Alfalfa, viz. the official sealing by the South Da¬
kota Crop Improvement Association of which we
are members and authorized cleaners. We are
glad to give this movement our support as all of
these safeguards make it harder for the unscrupu¬
lous to practice deception and relieve the honest
dealer of a species of very unfair competition.
SAFEGUARDS: In no business or profession in
the world does the integrity and reliability of the
vendor loom so large as in the seed business and
possibly no single variety of seed has been more
substituted with resultant loss to the buyer than
Alfalfa. As a safeguard to our customer*, we
adopted, some years ago, the plan of sealing our
Alfalfa with the Disco Seal.
Look for the Seal
The popularity and
superiority of Disco
Alfalfas has caused
many unscrupulous
dealers to attempt
t o substitute. In-
stances have frequent¬
ly come to the attention of our salesmen where
intending planters have been told that they could
be supplied with our seed, or just as good, prac¬
tically the same, and so on. Discriminating buy¬
ers will insist on the genuine Disco, to be obtained
direct or from authorized Disco dealers. For your
protection and our own every bag of Registered
Disco Alfalfa will have a seal bearing the Disco
Brand, our registered trade mark. Look for this,
without which none are genuine.
VERIFIED ORIGIN— As an addi¬
tional safeguard, through arrange¬
ment with the U. S. Department of
Agriculture, under which our stock
records are inspected and super¬
vised by that Department, we are
authorized to issue verified origin
certificates for Alfalfa seed sold by
us, the locality of production of
which has been verified by a Fed¬
eral Inspector. Disco Alfalfa can
be supplied with verified origin certificate.
SHORT CROP — The Alfalfa seed crop In South
Dakota and in fact, in all Northern states, includ¬
ing Canada, is the shortest for a good many years.
Our close touch with the situation coupled with
our long experience with Alfalfa enabled us to
sense conditions very early and we immediately
laid plans to use every known effort to secure all
the seed possible, aiding and encouraging our
growers to save everything possible, when the
very small yield obtained, made it most discourag¬
ing. As a result of our efforts, we have assembled
in cur warehouse, a very creditable lot of seed,
both as, to quality and quantity in view of the
very short crop. We have held prices down lower
than we really should in view of the high cost
of assembling as compared to normal years. The
seed is one of the least expensive items in securing
a good alfalfa patch, but at the same time, one
of the most important, and using unsuitable seed
may dissipate all of the other expenditures. No
matter what seed you sow, the land costs the same,
the preparation costs are the same and if you take
a chance on unsuitable seed, you may lose all you
have spent and have to do it all over again. “Don’t
spoil the ship for the half-penny worth of tar.”
FOR SPECIAL PRICES SEE COLORED SHEET OPPOSITE FRONT PAGE
Dakota Improved Seed Co., Mitchell , S. D,
3 .
Disco
Survival of
GRIMM. The history of the Grimm Alfalfa
Is a very pretty story.
Some sixty years ago Wendelin Grimm and
his wife were immigrants in this country
from Germany. In their fatherland Mr.
Grimm had been growing Alfalfa and real¬
ised the vast importance of the crop. When
they started out in their search for a new
home they carried with them some twenty
pounds of the famous Alfalfa seed. This they
planted at their new home in Carver County,
Minnesota.
There were not a few mishaps and difficul¬
ties met with, but Mr. Grimm, being a very
thorough and careful man, succeeded in mas¬
tering these difficulties. He found the soil
condition different from his former home, as
well as different weather conditions.
These had a great deal to do with the in¬
creased amount of difficulties he encountered
when trying to establish his Alfalfa field. It
was nip and tuck for several years, but after
about eight or nine years he succeeded in
getting his first real seed crop.
A few years later some of the common type
of Alfalfa had worked its way into Minne¬
sota, only to be entirely killed out three
years out of five. By this time Mr. Grimm
had his field of Alfalfa well established so
the severe Winters and hot, dry Summers
had no effect on it. This showed up the real
worth of the hardy Grimm type.
DISCO BALTIC. A comparatively new va¬
riety of hardy Alfalfa, very similar to
Grimm, and rapidly being established in the
esteem of all growers.
In Describing the Baltic Alfalfa, the au¬
thorities of the U. S. Department of Agricul¬
ture, Bulletin No. 757, have this to say:
“While the Baltic differs slightly from the
Grimm in some minor details, the two are
so similar that it is seldom possible to dis¬
tinguish one from the other. This variety is
recommended for sections where the ordi¬
nary strains suffer considerable loss through
Winter-killing. This includes practically the
same territory to which the Grimm is
adapted, that is, the New England States,
the greater part of New York, Michigan,
Wisconsin and Minnesota: the northern Great
Plains States and the northern part of Penn¬
sylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois
and Iowa. As in the case of Grimm Alfalfa,
the quantity of Baltic seed produced in the
United States is rather limited and the same
precautions are necessary in purchasing it.”
The Dakota Improved Seed Co. are the pro¬
moters and breeders of the Baltic Alfalfa.
Therefore, when you place your order with
them for this variety of Alfalfa, you can rest
assured you will get the original Diseo-Bal-
tie Alfalfa seed.
COSSACK, We believe Cossack is a hardy
variety, and suited to the northern sections,
not any hardier than Baltic or Grimm, but
there may be districts where it would excel.
We consistently refused to recommend it to
our customers while it was being sold at
what we considered exorbitant prices, but
now that seed Is becoming more plentiful,
and consequently more moderate in price, we
have provided ourselves with some excellent
seed, guaranteed to be the true variety, and
we recommend a trial.
Alfalfa
the Fittest
DISCO 19A is a special selection from the
Grimm that excels its parent plant in many
ways.
From the hundreds of individual trials car¬
ried on in our Alfalfa nursery there were
selected plants, which stood out distinctly as
being heavy’ seeders, erect and strong in
j habit of growth, and producing many leafy
| branches. Plants with a large productive
crown, underlaid with a strong and spread-
! ing or branch root system. By special selec¬
tion of this type of plant we have developed
I a worth while pedigreed stock of DISCO 1»A,
i an Alfalfa strain with a known parentage.
DISCO No. 11C from the Baltic has proven
itself to be the hardiest of the hardy. This
strain is a revelation in perfect and hardy
Alfalfa. It is drought resistant to a
marked degree. Recovers quickly after cut¬
ting. An exceptionally large and free stool-
ing plant yielding an abundance of leafy hay.
For seed production it has a record of its
own. On one acre where DISCO 11C was
seeded in rows three feet apart it produced
two hundred and eighty-six pounds of seed.
REGISTERED DISCO No. 28. This has
j proved the most universally popular and use-
j ful of our Registered Stocks. The testi¬
monials we have received regarding it have
been very satisfactory indeed. It has re-
* sisted Winter-killing in the Northern sec-
i tions, where freezing and thawing are prev-
: alent, and in other sections, where the water
! level is somewhat high, it has continued to
grow where the common tap-root type has
completely disappeared. It has, also, owing
to its bushy habit of growth, yielded a
heavier crop of hay than the common variety.
SOUTH DAKOTA VARIEGATED. For the
sake of our customers who do not care to
pay the price of either Registered or Pedi¬
greed Seed, we always carry a choice stock
of the Common South Dakota variegated pro-
I duced on selected fields in South Dakota, of
' undoubted hardiness.
DAKOTA No. 12. A native of the Black
I Hills district, giving excellent results to
many of our customers.
NORTHWESTERN DRY LAND: For the
benefit of our customers to whom hardiness
is not essential and who do not care to pay
the price necessary for our hardy South Da¬
kota grown Alfalfa, in view of the unusually
short crop, we have provided ourselves with
an excellent stock of Dry Land Northwestern
grown seed of high purity and germination.
Sow Alfalfa Seed as a
Fertilizer Crop
at a Coat of Only 10 to 30 Cents per Acre.
The practice of sowing Alfalfa seed with
| all small grain and also with all grass crops
in addition to the fertilizer value serves to
, inoculate your whole farm with Alfalfa bac-
' teria so that when you wish to grow Alfalfa
! the land will be more than ready for It.
j We offer Alfalfa screenings and tailings
, for this purpose while they last at $3.uO,
$4.00, $5.00. $6.00 and $7.00 per 100 pounds
according to quality. Bags 40c each extra.
! Not less than 100 pounds will be supplied to
[ any one person at these prices. Samples and
l special offers on request.
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Dakota Improved Seed Co., Mitchell , S. D.
Disco Sweet Clover
Highest Grade, Thoroughly Recleaned
Once a despised weed, but now, by virtue
of its performance and record, recognized as
one of the most valuable crops which can
be grown on the farm. Not only valuable
because of what it will produce above
ground, but equally as much, and sometimes
even more so, because of what it does below
the surface in soil building, fertilizing and
improving the physical condition of the land,
so that small Grain, Corn, Cotton, Sugar
Beets, Vegetables, and in fact, almost any
crop one can name, will be greatly improved
both in yield and quality when grown on
land that has been seeded down to, and has
grown a crop of Sweet Clover. We are very
anxious that every farmer who reads this
book should try Sweet Clover. There is a
good supply of seed this year; quality is
good, and prices, we believe, are reasonable.
To say all that might be said about this val¬
uable legume would more than fill all this
book. We will therefore only attempt to
tell you sufficient to encourage you to try
it, and find out from your own experience
the many advantages which we have left
unsaid. To achieve success in the growing
of any crop, it is not only necessary to know
what to do, but also what to avoid. We will,
therefore, in as few words as possible, en¬
deavor to give you both sides of the ques¬
tion, and at the foot of next page enumer¬
ate a list of Bulletins which may be had for
the asking, and which will give those who
desire it, more general and detailed informa¬
tion about this wonderful plant which has
been very truly said to be one of God’s
choicest gifts to man.
Twelve Arguments in Favor of
Sweet Clover
1. Sweet Clover can be grown successfully
almost anywhere on the North American con¬
tinent.
2. Failure to get a stand can generally
be traced to sowing seed which has not been
properly scarified and which, consequently,
contains a high percentage of hard seeds.
Seeding on too loose a seed bed. Sweet
Clover, like Alfalfa, delights in a good firm
seed bed, with a well pulverized surface.
Lack of inoculation. When sown on land
which has not previously grown legumes,
seed should be inoculated with Humogerm
or Farmogerm (See page 47), a simple and
inexpensive operation, which pays big divi¬
dends.
3. Alfalfa starts more easily after Sweet
Clover, as the Sweet Clover roots are softer
and more easily inoculated.
4. We have never known Sweet Clover to
bloat cattle or sheep.
5. A wonderful pasture plant; in dry
years it has often been found to yield more
pasture than any other crop on the farm.
6. Stock will sometimes refuse to eat it
at first, but will soon acquire a taste for it
and will eat it greedily.
7. It possesses almost unfathomable value
as a weed destroyer, and improver of the
physical condition of the soil. Sweet Clover
penetrates the soil from two to four feet
deep literally with spikes of manure; the
roots soon rot and allow the penetration of
moisture and air.
8. A Sweet Clover field dries off rapidly,
because the moisture goes down and is
available for the next crop. Land that pro¬
duces a heavy crop of Sweet Clover may
show a deficiency of moisture until rains
fill the soil. It is generally best, particu¬
larly in dry regions, to follow Sweet Clover
with a cultivated crop.
9. Sweet Clover will grow on land too
wet or too dry for Alfalfa or Red Clover.
It will stand more alkali or more acid in
the soil than Alfalfa or Red Clover, and pro¬
duce a crop. In fact, one of the greatest ad¬
vantages of Sweet Clover is its ability to
thrive on almost any type of soil and under
almost any climatic condition.
10. Sweet Clover grows more rapidly than
Alfalfa when young, produces a good crop
the first year, and provides early pasture.
Rich in feeding value, contains more pro¬
tein than Red Clover, and equally as rpuch
as Alfalfa.
11. Sweet Clover makes an excellent Bee
pasture, producing delicious white honey.
12. Is a great milk producer, and does
not have any bad effect on the milk. This
has been demonstrated beyond any yea or
nay, after many years of experience and
careful observation. Will feed more stock
per acre than any legume grown.
There is a wonderful difference in the
germination of Sweet Clover to be gained
by proper scarification of the seed. It must
be borne in mind, however, that like all
other refining processes in seeds, proper
scarification of Sweet Clover is an art that
can only be properly accomplished by years
of experience and patient and persevering
persistence toward perfection. We installed
a new type of machine last year and are
glad to say we are well pleased with the
work it accomplishes, but behind all ma¬
chinery there must always be the human
factor, and this element in our organization
is composed of men of long and varied ex¬
perience, coupled with high ideals and un¬
swerving loyalty, each seeking to perform
his part in placing Disco Seeds in a pre¬
eminent position.
Off Grade Alfalfas and Clovers
Alfalfa and Sweet Clover are our specialties in the legume family. We
reclean and ship a great many carloads in a season. In view of this, we naturally
have from time to time lots of both Alfalfa and Sweet Clover which are not quite
good enough for our regular Brands, some are off color, some contain a little
pigeon grass, and some a trace of Gumbo. We can give you snaps in these lots.
Write us telling us how much you want and what you require it for and we
will mail you samples and bargain prices.
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Disco
Sweet Clover
Varieties
WHITE BLOSSOM or BOKHARA (Melilo-
tus alba) — This is by far the most popular
variety. Under ideal conditions, it will
sometimes make a growth of 48 inches the
first year, its usual growth being 18 to 30
inches. It stores up a tremendous quantity
of reserve food in its deep tap root, which
enables the plant to make a rapid and vigor¬
ous growth early the following Spring, and
will, if permitted, make a growth of from
5 to 10 feet. When grown for hay we rec¬
ommend cutting when from 2 to 21/£ feet
high. Set the sickle bar of the mower as
high as possible as the new growth comes
from the stem instead of the crown, as in
Alfalfa.
YELLOW BLOSSOM (Melilotus officinalis)
— This variety belongs to the same family as
the White, that is to say, it is a biennial,
lasts two years, flowers, forms seed and
dies. The blossom is yellow. From 10 to
20 days earlier, stems are finer, and for this
reason, is preferred by some farmers. For
bee pasture we believe it is well to sow
both, as in this way, the period of honey
flow will be lengthened.
For some unknown reason and which we
are at a loss to understand, Yellow Blossom
Sweet Clover has lagged in the race for
popularity as compared with White Blossom.
We have in the neighborhood of Mitchell
several very progressive and up-to-date
farmers who are great boosters for the Yel¬
low variety — in fact some of them think and
say, that anyone who uses the White in
preference to the Yellow is plumb crazy,
and some of them at one time use the White,
but nothing on earth could switch them
from the Yellow variety now. It does not
give the tonnage that the white gives, tut
it does not become woody so readily and
stock will eat it right down to the ground,
and in this way more actual feed value will
be got out of it. It is also of course earlier
in starting and will be ready to pasture
sooner.
GRUNDY COUNTY, EARLY WHITE,
DWARF WHITE, CRYSTAL DWARF— Un¬
der these various titles, a dwarf growing
type of the biennial white variety has been
distributed during the past few years. It
is earlier, grows to a medium height, does
not require clipping, matures its seed earlier
and more uniform; is consequently easier
handled. The seed we offer can be traced
directly to the original stock produced in
Grundy County, Illinois, and as the seed is
very similar in appearance to the common
variety, this is the only way you can be
sure of getting the genuine article.
HUBAM — Annual White Blossom. Where
it is considered desirable to have the crop
make its growth, flower, form seed and die
in one year, Hubam certainly has advan¬
tages. It certainly has a strong appeal to
the honey producer, greatly increasing the
available bee pasture.
Rate of Seeding Sweet Clover
Sow at the rate of 10 to 15 lbs. per acre
of scarified seed. May be seeded with a
nurse crop of Oats, Wheat, Rye or Barley.
Prepare the land as for Alfalfa; provide a
Note the Extensile Root System of
Sweet Clover
good firm seed bed. Inoculate the seed with
Humogerm or Farmogerm.
If you desire more information regard¬
ing this wonderful plant, we recommend
you to procure one or more of the follow¬
ing Bulletins:
U. S. Department of Agriculture, Wash¬
ington, D. C. Farmers’ Bulletin, 485, 797,
820, 836, 1005.
Miscellaneous Clovers
MEDIUM RED CLOVER— Regarded as the
most valuable of the Clover family; a de¬
pendable all-round variety. Not only does
it produce a heavy weight per acre, but
richness of the roots in nitrogen gathering
bacteria means added fertility to the soil.
MAMMOTH RED CLOVER— Coarser and
stronger growing than the Medium Red.
Well adapted for hay, if cut early, but is
mostly used as a pasture and for fertilizing.
ALSIKE or SWEDISH CLOVER — Produces
the finest quality of Clover hay; unusually
hardy, and well adapted for pasture. Thrives
best on low and moist lands and is particu¬
larly well adapted for mixing with Timothy,
as it will grow under similar conditions and
can be cured well if grown in this manner.
WHITE or DUTCH CLOVER— A dwarf,
close growing variety, in demand for lawns.
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Dakota Improved Seed Co., Mitchell , S. D,
The Bushel of Disco Special that Won the Silver Cup
DISCO PEDIGREED SEED CORN
Dakota Grown , Early, Hardy, Well Matured
Located as we are in the best Seed Corn growing- district of South Dakota, with our own
spacious and up-to-date drying racks and bins and latest type of shelling and grading ma¬
chinery, giving personal attention to our growing stocks, we are ideally situated to give Seed
Corn Service. Our stocks being grown under rigorous climatic conditions, yet rarely being
affected by frost, enables us to offer varieties of Seed Corn well adapted to South Dakota,
North Dakota, Montana, Minnesota, Northern Nebraska, Northern Iowa, Northern Illinois,
Wyoming, Wisconsin, Michigan, the Northeastern States and Canada. Like all our seeds,
Corn is sold on our absolute money back guarantee.
DISCO OR RIVERVIEW SPECIAL — Yellow
Dent — The very best 90-day Yellow Dent at
present on the market. Year by year it en¬
hances its popularity, and the number of its
users is extended so that it is grown with
marked success and satisfaction all over the
Northwest. It was developed by us more
particularly because of its hardy nature,
while at the same time it gives a good ear
with a very high shelling percentage. The
ears will average eight and one-half inches
in length, with a girth of seven inches, with
from sixteen to eighteen rows well carried
out at butt and tip. The color is a rich yel¬
low and the grain is unusually deep, of
smooth, handsome appearance, cob very
small. The ears are well formed, uniform
size and of moderately strong shank. It
has a very leafy growth and attains a height
of from seven and one-half to eight feet, and
usually yields from 40 to 60 bushels per acre.
Disco Special is also well adapted for drilling
in for use for ensilage or fodder. We
strongly recommend this.
MINNESOTA 13 YELLOW DENT— As its
name implies, this variety was originally in¬
troduced by the Minnesota Agricultural Col¬
lege, St. Paul, Minnesota. It matures in 90
days, grows from six to eight feet high. The
ears carry from 14 to 16 rows of kernels and
average seven to nine inches long, six to
seven inches in circumference. Kernels are
fairly dark yellow, of medium depth. Cob is
red. Minnesota 13 is used by many of our
customers for hogging off, for which purpose
it is well adapted. Is very popular as a gen¬
eral purpose variety in Minnesota, and is also
well adapted for northern half of South Da¬
kota, northern half of Wisconsin, and is use¬
ful in many parts of Montana and North
Dakota.
DISCO PRIDE — Yellow Dent— 80 to 86 days.
A very early variety of Corn. Especially
well adapted to the northern part of South
Dakota, North Dakota, Montana and Western
Canada. The outstanding features of Disco
Pride are its earliness, deep kernel, small
cob, and its ability .to resist dry weather.
EARLY MURDOCK GOLDEN DENT— This
has been a standard variety for many years,
and it may safely be claimed for it that it is
one of the earliest of the deep kernelled
types. It matures in 90 to 95 days, growing
7 to 9 feet high. Ears are inclined to. rough¬
ness, somewhat short, about 6 to 8 inches,
but quite thick, generally 16 to 20 rows.
Kernels are very deep and light yellow in
color. Cob is very small, and red. Shells out
very heavily, and we recommend it very
highly for Southern South Dakota, Southern
Minnesota and Wisconsin and Northern Iowa
GOLDEN GLOW or WISCONSIN No. 12
YELLOW DENT — Originated at the Wiscon¬
sin Experiment Station, and is a cross be¬
tween Wisconsin No. 8 and Tool’s North Star.
Rapidly becoming a very popular variety,
matures in 90 to 100 days, growing 8 to 10
feet high. Ears 6 to 9 inches long, 16 to 18
rows. Kernels quite deep and wide, golden
yellow color. North of the 100-day line, it
is recommended for ensilage and fodder be¬
cause of its vigorous growth and abundance
of leaves. Recommended as a husking Corn
for Southern South Dakota, Wisconsin and
Minnesota, and Northern Iowa and Nebraska.
PRIDE OF THE NORTH — 85-Day Yellow
Dent — Bright red cob, ears medium size with
deep kernel. Many of the stalks have two
good ears. We introduced this variety for
the first time seven years ago. Our custom¬
ers who used it are well pleased with the
results. Well adapted for North Dakota and
Northern Minnesota.
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!
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DISCO PEDIGREED SEED CORN
Get a copy of our Booklet “Corn Culture in the Northwest” 10c.
Free with Orders on Request
WIMPLES YELLOW DENT — 100 to 110
days. This variety is very popular in many
districts where it seems to excel all others
and we recommend it for trial where other
varieties already tried have not been en¬
tirely satisfactory. It belongs to the early
type of Yellow Dent, especially adapted for
the Northwest. The size of the ear is sur¬
prising, averaging from nine to nine and
one-half inches in length and from six to six
and one-half inches in girth, containing from
16 to 18 rows. One of the best short season
varieties on the market. Good drought re¬
sister.
REID’S YELLOW DENT — The normal ears
of this variety are from 10 to 10% inches
long and 7% inches in circumference. They
are cylindrical or partly so in shape, often
tapering off at the tip. The rows are straight,
sometimes paired, the most closely spaced of
any variety and from 18 to 24 in number.
The butts are deeply rounded and symmetri¬
cal and the shank small. The tips are gener¬
ally well covered, though often rather
abruptly pointed. The cob is rather small
and dark red in color. Matures in about 105
to 110 days.
DISCO 90-DAY WHITE DENT — Rapidly
becoming the most popular white variety on
the market, is unusually early ripening, and
a heavy yielder. Admirably adapted to
northern sections of the country. The stalks
grow to an average height of about eight
feet and ears shoot out about three and one-
half feet from the ground. We believe this
to be the very best white dent on the mar¬
ket, and aside from its value for production
of Corn it is especially valuable for silage
purposes.
Flint Varieties
The Flint type of Corn is very popular in
the Northern States and Canada, or in fact
anywhere where earliness is demanded or
where the crop is used for ensilage or fodder.
The varieties we offer are early, hardy types.
GEHU FLINT — The earliest variety of
Flint Corn. Ears small and are borne low
down on the Stalk. The color of the kernel
is a light yellow. Will mature anywhere
Corn can be ripened.
LONGFELLOW YELLOW FLINT — (75-Day
Corn) — Particularly well adapted for North¬
ern planting. Eight-rowed ears, 10 to 15
inches long, 1% inches in diameter, small
cob, large kernel and very broad. Very popu¬
lar for the silo in Northern sections.
RAINBOW FLINT — An unusually early va¬
riety, the kernels being all colors of the
rainbow. Very popular for late planting.
Ears are much larger than Gehu, some over
12 inches long, and it is a corn of good qual¬
ity and yields well.
SQ/IJAW — Raised originally by the Indians,
hence its name, of true Flint type, various
colors, very early. Excellent for hogging
down.
WHITE FLINT— Pearly white, the ears
have eight to ten rows and are eight to
twelve inches long. Stalk grows four to six
feet high. Ears borne from eight to 20 inches
from the ground. A useful variety for hog¬
ging.
SILVER KING WHITE DENT — A very
early white dent corn maturing but a few
days later than our 90-Day White, but pro¬
duces a larger ear and deeper kernel. Recom¬
mended for Southern South Dakota, Southern
Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin and the East¬
ern States. Produces 16 rows of deep-grained
kernels. Ears well filled, medium size, about
8 or 9 inches long. Does well in either wet
or dry weather.
NORTHWESTERN RED DENT— Has now
been on the market for 31 years and is still
gaining in popularity. For the Northwestern
States and Canada, we believe it is unequaled.
It is really a hybrid type, being a cross be¬
tween an early Yellow Dent and a Flint va¬
riety. Many instances are on record where
this Corn has matured in 80 days, but even
where it is grown for the silo it will mature
Corn sufficient to greatly increase its value
for silage purposes. Usually grows from 6
to 7 feet. The ears are well formed, averag¬
ing eight inches in length with 14 rows of
kernels. Particularly well adapted for hog¬
ging off, and if Rape is sown between rows
at the last cultivation it gives splendid re¬
turns.
The Silver Cup illustrated above has been pre¬
sented by us to the Corn Palace, Corn and Grain
Show, Mitchell, for the best bushel of Disco or
Riverview Special Yellow Dent Corn. It was
won last year by Henry Elsaesser, whose bushel of
corn is illustrated on the previous page. It must
be won three times in succession, so be sure and
enter this year, September 24th to 29th, and give
Henry a run for his money. If you send the ex¬
hibit to us we will look after it for you.
Our policy lias always been conservative in regard to the variety of Corn to plant.
We believe it is wiser to stick to a pedigreed stock of a variety that you can depend
upon to ripen and “make corn” rather than take a long chance on some later ripen¬
ing, heavier yielding sort and be caught. We recognize that there are some years
that you “get by,” but if the average of a period of years is taken we are convinced
that by following our advice you will be ahead.
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Dakota Improved Seed Co,, Mitchell , S. D,
RAPE — DWARF ESSEX
The Best Green Forage Plant for Sheep and Hogs
Rape Sown in Corn at Cast Cultivation
RAPE can be put to quite a number of
uses. It may be sown alone as a Spring crop
to provide early pasture. It may be sown
with Spring grain to provide Fall pasture
after the grain is cut. In this latter case it
is better sown after the grain is up and the
ground dragged immediately after sowing to
cover the seed. As it is a common practice
to drag or weed out grain crops after they
are up, the sowing of Rape at this time can
be easily done. Rape may also be sown just
before the last cultivation of corn to provide
Fall feed and increase yield of feed per acre,
or Rape may be sown with Fall rye to pro¬
vide Fall pasture.
The uses of Rape are not limited to those
mentioned above, as it may be sown almost
any time of the year and will provide quickly
a large amount of forage. Livestock raisers
have not yet come to realize the possibilities
of Rape. There are thousands of acres of
land sown to small grains that could be made
to yield an abundant Fall pasture by the
sowing of two pounds of Rape seed to every
acre of ground. The cost of the seed is so
trifling and so small an amount is required
that there is really no expense connected
with it compared to the value of feed that is
secured. The amount of seed to be sown per
acre varies from two to six pounds, depend¬
ing upon the way it is handled. When sown
alone, from five to six pounds are recom¬
mended. When sown with small grain, two
to three pounds.
Our sales of Rape have made phenomenal
increases during the past few years. We used
to sell only a few thousand pounds per year,
now we handle regularly in straight car¬
loads. This means that we import direct
from the grower, thus not only enabling us
to sell the very finest quality at the lowest
price, but also insures our customers getting
new crop seed of strong and rapid growth.
It pays to have Rape seed on hand on the
farm. There are often times when it could
be profitably used if you just had it handy
without having to send for it.
OTHER USES OP RAPE
There are many other uses to which Rape
may be profitably put, on every farm particu-
Rape Sown with Small Grain for
Fall Pasture
larly in the Northwest, to which section of
the country Rape seems to be specially
adapted.
RAPE AS A SOILING CROP
Rape is excellent when cut and fed green
after it is well grown. When thus fed it will
serve an excellent purpose in feeding hogs
that are confined to the pens, in feeding
sheep, lambs, cattle, that are being fitted for
the fairs, when fed in this way there is no
danger of bloating, providing the Rape is
allowed to wilt a little before feeding, and
even if fed fresh, if used in limited quanti¬
ties, no harm will result. It may also be
profitably fed to dairy cows in this manner,
providing the feeding is done soon after the
milk has been withdrawn. When Rape is
grown for soiling, it is desirable that it
should be grown near the buildings. In this
way it is always convenient to the place
where it is to be fed.
RAPE AS A RENOVATOR
Rape is not a legume and its value as a
renovator of the soil on this account is some¬
times overlooked. Rape, however, will not
impoverish the land that produces it, as so
many non-leguminous crops do, and it is well
to take notice of this feature when giving
Rape consideration. In the first place, of
course, Rape is usually fed off the land on
which it grew, and in this way its fertility
on the land is in a readily available form.
Apart from this, the value that will be im¬
parted to the soil by turning under Rape in
the added humus that will be thus deposited,
is of inestimable value. This of course will
be noticed more particularly on land that has
been cropped successively and has been de¬
pleted of the vegetable matter to such an
extent that it does not hold moisture prop¬
erly. For land in this condition there is no
cheaper way of renewing the supply of
humus than by sowing a pound or two of
Rape in the small grain crop and plowing
the plants under in the Fall. We unhesitat¬
ingly assert that no plant has been intro¬
duced in recent times that will give more
return for the money invested than Dwarf
Essex Rape.
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Disco Selected Field Seeds
Awnless Brome Grass or Russian Brome Grass (Bromus
inermis)
Grasses
TIMOTHY (Phi euro pratense) — One of
che most useful and valuable grasses; of
wonderful nutritious value and unusually
productive; the seeds being very small
and produced in great abundance, makes
it the most economical of grasses; ex¬
tremely hardy; seldom winter-kills and
stands heat and cold equally well. Sow 10
to 12 pounds to the acre.
AWNLESS BROME GRASS (Bromus
inermis) — A native of Russia, well adapted
to a cold climate. One of the deepest-
rooting grasses in cultivation. Suited to
dry soils. Makes the best of pasture, be¬
ing green the first thing in the Spring and
late in the Fall. Sow from 20 to 25 pounds
per acre.
WESTERN RYE GRASS (Agropyrum
tenerum) — Sometimes known as Slender
Wheat Grass. Adapts itself to varied con¬
ditions and will thrive almost anywhere;
grows successfully even in alkali soil;
yields an abundance of nutritious hay.
Sown on land that has become worn out
and depleted of fibre, after two or three
years, whether sown for hay or pasture,
when broken up will be almost like new
land. Sow 15 pounds to the acre.
MEADOW FESCUE or ENGLISH BLUE
GRASS (Festuca pratensis) — A very use¬
ful grass for permanent pasture; makes
excellent hay. Sow 15 pounds to the acre.
RED TOP, SOLID SEED (Agrostis vul¬
garis) — Also known as Herd’s Grass, grows
most luxuriantly on moist, rich soils;
very robust; produces strong, thick roots
and makes a firm sod; very desirable for pasture
purposes. Will succeed well on alkali land where
other grasses fail. Sow 10 to 12 pounds of solid
seed per acre.
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS (Poa pratensis) —
Also known as “June Grass.” Produces an excel¬
lent pasture of beautiful verdant green and is
particularly adapted for seeding on a pasture
field surrounding the home where a good sod of
pleasing appearhnce is desirable. Sow from 30
to 40 pounds per acre.
ORCHARD GRASS OR COCKSFOOT (Dactylis
glomerata) — A very useful grass either sown alone
or combined with other grasses for permanent
pasture. One of the earliest grasses in the Spring;
is unusually productive.
DISCO PERMANENT PASTURE MIXTURES—
a. For high and dry land. b. For good rich land,
neither too wet nor too dry. Blends of the most
desirable grasses in proper proportions with the
object of insuring not only abundant pasture but
maintaining same for the longest possible time.
Seed 20 pounds per acre.
TIMOTHY AND ALSIKE MIXED— The mixture
we offer of these two desirable grasses is blended
in such proportions as years of experience have
shown to give the most desirable combination.
TIMOTHY AND MEDIUM RED CLOVER
MIXED — This klso makes a very useful mixture
for temporary meadow, and gives a heavy crop
of excellent hay of high feeding value.
BUCKWHEAT— Continued
SILVERHULL — While not quite so early as
Japanese, is preferred by millers, as it makes a
whiter, better and more nutritious flour. A nice
variety to sow where bees are kept.
Sunflower
RUSSIAN GIANT — The value of this plant has
been demonstrated with unusual emphasis during
the past few years and it is now being used ex¬
tensively as far north as Edmonton in the Cana¬
dian West. Used in the silo either alone or in
conjunction wtih corn, it provides excellent feed
and gives a heavier weight per acre in the North
than can usually be obtained by the planting of
corn. Aside from its value in the silo, for poul¬
try feeding it is second to none. Dry stalks
make excellent kindling. Plant at the rate of 10
pounds per acre.
Field Peas
One of the best annual legume crops for the
Northwest as the cool temperature at night just
seems to suit them and they make their best
growth under such conditions. If sown with oats
they make excellent feed and are more easily
harvested and if necessary can be separated in
cleaning.
CANADIAN FIELD — Grow to a height of four
feet and will yield from 30 to 40 bushels per
acre.
Buckwheat
An excellent catch-crop, develops very rapidly.
Useful either for hay or if allowed to mature
gives an excellent grain crop which is much in
demand for both poultry feeding and household
use.
JAPANESE — The best variety for the North¬
west. Produces its seed earlier, resists drought
and is very dependable.
Field Beans
Grow these for Winter use. All our seed is
Dakota grown, perfectly acclimated and will grow
quickly and mature rapidly.
GREAT NORTHERN— Originally grown by the
Indians, very hardy and early; much improved
by selection, and we consider them the best
quality White Bean in cultivation.
SMALL WHITE NAVY— Local grown so that
their earliness is assured. Skin very thin and
Bean of excellent flavor.
FOR SPECIAL PRICES SEE COLORED SHEET OPPOSITE FRONT PAGE
10
Dakota Improved Seed Co., Mitchell , S. D.
Kale, Giant Marrow
Stem
Disco Forage and
Soiling Crops
Kale , Giant Marrow Stem
Sometimes referred to as Duplex Rape-Kale
on account of the fact that not only are the
leaves useful for stock, but the thickened
stem, which is full of marrow and is softer
than turnip, is of high feeding value and
greatly relished by stock. For Summer and
sarly Fall feeding it is invaluable, as not only
does it produce a great weight of leaves, but
the stems are of incalculable value. Grows
between four and five feet high. Oz„ 15c;
% lb., 40c; % lb., 60c; lb., $1.00, postpaid.
Kale,
Thousand Headed
Kale, Thousand Headed
Belongs to the Cabbage family and is sometimes known as Thousand-Headed Cabbage.
Will grow three or four feet high, and produces an abundance of succulent leaves all
round the stem. These leaves are greedily eaten by stock, sheep being especially fond of
them. Splendid for poultry. Sow in drills 30 inches apart, and thin out to 24 inches be¬
tween each plant. In well prepared land, with frequent cultivation, will produce 15 tons of
green feed per acre. Provides A1 pasture for all kinds of stock. Oz., 10c; 14 IK, 28c; y2 lb.,
45c; lb., 75c, postpaid.
Sudan Grass
FOR HAY AND SUMMER PASTURE
It seems almost incredible that the first
seed of Sudan Grass was received in this
country in 1909, and then only 8 ounces of
seed. The marvelous rapidity with which it
has established itself as one of the principle
crops for hay and Summer pasture is perhaps
the most convincing argument in support of
its superiority and usefulness.
The name under which it was distributed
did not by any means encourage farmers to
give it a trial in the Northwest, as it natur¬
ally savored of the tropics, and created an
impression that it had no place whatever in
the Northern States and Canada.. Its wonder¬
ful progress, therefore, has been entirely on
merit, and its performance encouraged those
who tried it in a small way to materially ex¬
tend their acreage, and those who were
afraid of it and watched the other fellow
were completely cured of their skepticism,
and today Sudan Grass is one of the most
popular and widely grown catch crops for
quick hay and Summer pasture.
Our sales of Sudan Grass have increased
by leaps and bounds; it used to occupy quite
an insignificant place in our operations, but
it has now climbed into the carlot class.
We have secured a splendid stock of high
grade, well matured seed, which has a very
high purity and germination, and the price is
very, very reasonable, and we unhesitatingly
recommend it to every farmer who needs ad¬
ditional hay or pasture, and wants something
that will come in quickly and will give abun¬
dant, good quality feed under unfavorable
conditions. The cost of seeding is low. It
can be planted very late and make a sure
Summer pasture within 30 days. It makes its
best growth in hot Summer weather, when
other pastures fail. For hay, can be cut as
often as three times a season, yields a heavy,
leafy, fine stemmed hay crop that is easily
and quickly cured and is easy to handle; is
relished by all livestock and has a high feed¬
ing analysis.
If you desire further information re¬
garding Sudan Grass, we recommend your
asking for Farmers' Bulletin 1126, or Bu¬
reau of Plant Industry Circular No. 125,
U. S. Department of Agriculture, Wash¬
ington, D. C.
Soy or Soja Beans
Possibly no other single race of plants
leaped so rapidly into universal favor as an
agricultural asset as the Soy Bean. A few
years ago it was spoken of as a good crop
for Southern planting. Its value was early
recognized by progressive farmers. The vari¬
ous State Agricultural Colleges have given a
great deal of attention to this plant, and, as
a result of their work, varieties are now
available which are adapted for growing in
any State in the Union, North, South, East or
West.
Soy Beans are more resistant to heat and
drought than are clovers and alfalfa. They
rank with oil meals as- a concentrated feed
for cattle, sheep and hogs. The hay is almost
equal to Alfalfa in feeding value. Belonging,
as it does, to the leguminosae, it is an excel¬
lent soil improver. When used in the silo in
conjunction with corn, the added protein
available makes a very valuable contribution
to the feeding value of the silage.
Sown broadcast
at the rate of 60 to
70 pounds per acre.
Planted with Corn,
4 to 6 pounds per
acre. Drilled alone,
30 to 45 pounds per
acre.
MANCHU — This
variety was im¬
ported from North¬
ern Manchuria and
has proved to be
quite an acquisi¬
tion for use in the
Northern States,
both for grain and
forage. The plants
are stout and very
erect, a heavy
yielder, and it ma¬
tures in about 110 Mancha Soy Beans
days.
EARLY BLACK — This is the first variety
we distributed in South and North Dakota
and Minnesota, and it has given excellent
results. It grows from 18 to 20 inches high,
matures in about 75 days, and is well adapted
for either silo, pasture, hay or grass.
FOR SPECIAL PRICES SEE COLORED SHEET OPPOSITE FRONT PAGE
Dakota Improved Seed Cck, Mitchell, S. D. 11
DISCO MILLETS
Millets today are occupying- a much more impor¬
tant place in farm economy than ever. They con¬
stitute one of the best “catch crops” we have. Can
be sown later than almost anything else and will
give very fair returns under the most adverse con¬
ditions. We strongly recommend every farmer to
include a quantity of Millet with his order, so as
to have some of the seed on hand in case an oppor¬
tunity offers where it can be used profitably.
COMMON MILLET — Grows an exceptionally
sweet and palatable hay. Will thrive on almost
any soil; attains a height of from four to five feet
and is unusually drought resistant, producing a
fair crop on even poor soils.
DAKOTA KURSK MILLET — Experiments con¬
ducted at the Experiment Stations in South Dakota
have demonstrated beyond dispute the value of this
variety. As a hay and seed producer it is without
equal “and in dry season it seems it will outyield
any other variety.
SIBERIAN MILLET — A very fine variety of Mil¬
let, also hailing from Russia. Unusually early, ex¬
tremely hardy and withstands drought. The plant
shows a remarkable stooling habit, as many as 30
or 40 stalks frequently grown from one seed.
GOLDEN, LIBERTY OR GERMAN MILLET—
Under favorable conditions the Golden Millet will
undoubtedly produce the heaviest yield of hay per
acre. It grows very densely and is an excellent
cleaning crop.
HOG, OR BROOM CORN MILLET — Can be used
as hay or as a cleaning crop just the same as other
Millets. It, however, yields an unusually heavy
crop of seed — from 60 to 70 bushels to the acre,
and experiments at our Experiment Stations have
shown that it is an excellent substitute for wheat.
The seed will mature and be ready for cutting as a
rule two months after date of seeding.
PROSO — A large seeded white-grain variety.
Very valuable for feeding stock and poultry.
Makes a splendid catch crop and may be sown late,
where other crops have failed or been drowned out.
EARLY FORTUNE MILLET — Of the same type
as Hog or Broom Corn, with the exception that the
color of the seed is red, whereas the Hog or Broom
Corn variety is white. A good yielder, the seed
being very valuable for either poultry or hog feed¬
ing, and it also yields a heavy weight of fodder.
JAPANESE MILLET — This is entirely distinct
from other varieties of Millet, both in habit of
growth and character of seed. On account of its
great value, it has sometimes been called “Billion
Dollar Grass.” Will grow from six to nine feet
high, stands up remarkably well and yields enor¬
mous crops.
CANES
EARLY AMBER FODDER CANE — This is the
earliest of all Fodder Canes and is best adapted to
the Northwest, where it succeeds unusually well.
Should be sown at the rate of from 40 to 60 pounds
per acre.
Heads of Proso Kursk Siberian
Common and German Millets
DAKOTA AMBER SORGHUM CANE— The
Dakota Early Amber Sorghum Cane
earliest, richest and best Sorghum Cane for
the Northwest, in fact, we believe this is
really the only variety that can be depended
upon for the making of sorghum or syrup.
Should be planted at the rate of from four
to eight pounds per acre, rows 3 y2 feet apart.
FETE RITA
This comparatively new grain, belonging to
the Sorghum family, and introduced from
Africa by the United States Department of
Agriculture, has rapidly made a favorable
impression wherever it has been sown. It is
wonderfully drought-resisting, early and
heavy-yielding, and seems to be immune to
the attacks of insect pests. If grown for the
production of grain, should be sown in rows
at the rate of three to eight pounds per acre
and cultivated, while if sown for fodder,
should be broadcasted at the rate of ^ bushel
per acre. Kaffir Corn and Milo Maize
Makes excellent fodder, either green or
cured. The stalks will grow four to five feet
high, and are very leafy and relished by all
kinds of stock. If grown for seed, will gen¬
erally yield from 35 to 50 bushels per acre.
If grown for grain, sow in rows three feet
apart, three to five pounds of seed per acre;
and for fodder, broadcast at the rate of %
bushel per acre.
FOR SPECIAL PRICES SEE COLORED SHEET OPPOSITE FRONT PAGE
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Dakota Improved Seed Co., Mitchell , S. D,
Disco Pedigreed Seed Grain
Spring Speltz or Emmer
We cannot too strongly emphasize the advisability of
every one of our customers planting an area of Speltz.
Speltz is adapted to a wide range of soil and climate and
will resist extremes of weather and produce a profitable
crop under dry or wet conditions, where other cereals would
be a failure. Speltz is a Russian cereal which in habit of
growth resembles Barley more than anything else, although
it really is a species of wheat. It is hardier than Wheat
and will give better results on poor soil and in a cold dry
climate than any other cereal. The straw is shorter, stands
up better and is more drought, rust and smut resistant than
Wheat and is not as easily damaged by rain, should a wet
spell be experienced during harvest. Speltz will help you
very materially in cutting down your feed bills, as it can be
depended upon to give heavy yields of the most nutritious
feed, under most adverse conditions. It will grow in almost
any kind of soil, where Wheat, Oats and Barley would be a
failure. Speltz will give you a profitable crop. It ripens
early and is affected by neither rust or blight, nor is it
liable to lodge.
It is relished by all kinds of stock. It makes excellent
and nutritious hay and is comparatively easily cured. As a
grain crop it outyields Wheat or Barley and is far better
feed and the straw is eaten more readily by stock, than
even Oat straw. It also makes excellent pasture.
We believe that Speltz is one of the best investments you
can make and after you have once tried it, you will never
be without it. We have an excellent stock that is free from
impurities of any kind, and we earnestly recommend your
giving it a trial, if you have never done so before.
Garnet Wheat
The fact that this wheat was introduced to
commerce by Dr. Saunders of the Department
of Agriculture of the Dominion of Canada, is
in itself sufficient commendation. It has been
well tried out for several seasons on the
great prairies of Western Canada.
Garnet matures about ten days earlier than
Marquis, which would enable it in many sea¬
sons to escape rust altogether. In yield Gar¬
net ranks high, its yielding capabilities not
being sacrificed for earliness. Repeated trials
have indicated that under similar conditions
it will yield equal to Marquis. The kernels
are similar in size and color to Marquis. The
milling qualities of Garnet are equal to Mar¬
quis. The straw is of good quality and even
under dry conditions will grow to a fair
length.
The stock we are offering was grown for
us on contract in Davison County, from
Government certified seed imported by us
from Canada. This, therefore, is acclimated.
Escapes Rust because of early maturity.
Over a twelve-year period Garnet averaged
64 pounds per bushel.
MARQUIS WHEAT — In a season when rust
is not troublesome, no better wheat has yet
been raised than this excellent Canadian va¬
riety and its introduction meant millions of
dollars to the farmers of the Northwest. We
have an excellent stock, priced right.
Flax
N. D. R. WILT -RESISTANT — Flax in the
Northwest is a paying crop, being especially
valuable for seeding on new land as it does
well as a first crop on new breaking. Flax is
also valuable for late seeding as it can be
sown when it would be too late to expect a
crop even from oats or barley. The seed we
offer is grown on new land and is of fine
quality and free from weeds.
Barley
IMPROVED WHITE HULLESS — Beardless
— A totally distinct Barley, inasmuch as it is
both hulless and beardless and is much better
adapted for sheaf feeding than the ordinary
Barley, as the beards are most disagreeable
fed to stock in this manner. Very early and
makes an ideal cleaning crop.
Disco 22 Hulless Oats
INTRODUCED BY US IN 1922
The first really practical and useful Hulless
Oat.
We take pardonable pride in being the first
introducers of this valuable Oat in South Da¬
kota and neighboring states, which we be¬
lieve has fulfilled every promise we have
made regarding it. Placed now entirely be¬
yond the experimental stage, it bids fair to
revolutionize the Oat business so far as hog
feeding, chicken food, or even Oats for
human consumption are concerned. No need
to buy Rolled Oats. If you grow Disco No. 22
Hulless, you can “roll your own.” Just
think of the saving this means; you cut out
the freight to the mill, the freight back, and
several profits by handlers in between.
Disco 22 Hulless Oats have yielded as high
as 60 bushels per acre, can be grown just the
same as other Oats. They are early matur¬
ing, ripening just a little later than the 60-
day variety. They grow with a hull on, but
the hull comes off in threshing. They weigh,
as a rule, about 50 lbs. per bushel, but are
sold on the basis of the standard bushel (32
pounds). They should be sown at the rate of
two bushels (64 pounds) to the acre and the
seeder set as for Rye. When cut they usually
carry quite a lot of moisture and should be
stacked and allowed to sweat in the stack
before threshing. By adopting this plan they
will thresh out good and dry. Hulless Oats
should be treated with Copper Carbonate be¬
fore seeding to prevent smut.
Seed Grains
If you are interested in securing fresh seed
of Barley, Oats, Wheat or Rye of varieties
not listed here, or any other kind of seed
or grain not quoted by us, write us about it.
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Disco Evergreen Lawn Grass
Mitchell’s Famous Corn Palace annually attracts thousands of visitors to our City, and
after seeing- and admiring our wonderful Auditorium, they naturally turn their attention to
other interesting and attractive features, and not the least among these are the many beau¬
tiful lawns, not only around our public and school buildings and public parks, but also
around our many beautiful private homes. These lawns constitute a very practical demon¬
stration of the value of the Disco Lawn Mixtures.
907 DISCO EVERGREEN LAWN GRASS —
Nothing adds so materially to the charm and
distinguishes a home from a house on a va¬
cant lot than does a well-kept lawn. This
not only applies to the suburban residence in
the city, or residence in the smaller towns,
but applies with equal force to the farm. We
venture to say that nothing would so mate- j
rially improve and maintain our home-life as
an improvement in the surroundings of the
average farm home. The tendency is to spend
money on automobiles to take the children
away from home rather than make the home
and surroundings so attractive that their de¬
sire will be to stay around home. That this
is desirable ffom every standpoint cannot be
gainsaid. We have had long experience in the
preparation of lawn grass mixtures, and
DISCO Evergreen Mixture represents the
very finest combination of dwarf and close¬
growing grasses which will form in a re¬
markably short time a soft, velvety turf.
Our advice is gladly at your service in seek¬
ing to help you to establish a good lawn.
DISCO EVERGREEN MIXTURE — Lb., 35c;
5 lbs., $1.70; 10 lbs., $3.35 : 25 lbs„ $S.25; 50
lbs., $16,00; 100 lbs., $30.00. Postage or ex¬
press extra.
EMERALD EVERGREEN MIXTURE — A
mixture of less expensive grasses, suitable
for ordinary lawn purposes, where a close,
velvety turf is not so essential. Lb„ 30c; 5
lbs., $1.45; 10 lbs., S2.S5 ; 25 lbs., $7.00; 50 lbs.,
$13.50; 100 lbs., $25.00. Postage or express
extra.
Home of Wallace McLean
Lichfield Public School
Huron, S. D.
9-3-27.
Mr. Richard Burn,
Dakota Improved
Seed Company,
Mitchell, S. D.
Dear Sir: —
You will probably re¬
member me by my or¬
der of your Evergreen
Lawn Mixture last
spring.
I am taking this op¬
portunity of letting
you know that I am
more than pleased with
your lawn mixture as
I think I have one of
the best new lawns in
Huron.
If you should come
to the State Fair I
should be pleased to
have you call at the
telephone office as I
would like to have you
see my lawn.
Yours truly.
Signed
E. J. CALENDINE.
Disco
Evergreen
Lawn Grass
Gives quick and last¬
ing results.
The illustrations on
this page represent
two lawns sown in
1926 and one in 1927.
They all three are a
pride and joy to
their owners. The
Disco Evergreen
Lawn Grass Mixture
is so blended as to
insure not only quick
but lasting results.
A lawn sown with
Disco Evergreen
Lawn Grass if given
just ordinary care.
Home of E. J. Calendine, Huron, S. D. will last for years
and years, and will
improve instead of
deteriorating.
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Dakota Improved Seed Co., Mitchell , S. D
Ornamentals
Siberian Flowering
Almond
SIBERIAN FLOWERING ALMOND — The one outstanding shrub
which is growing more popular each year. It is the hardiest of
the dwarf ornamentals, the earliest shrub to bloom in the spring
and is truly beautiful when in bloom with its profused masses of
flowers completely covering the plant from the ground up. Makes
a splendid ideal low hedge as it grows dense and retains its dwarf
stature. In landscape plantings everywhere Siberian Flowering
Almond shrubs should be extensively used.
Large plants, $1.25; per 10, $10.00; per 25, $25.00.
Medium plants, 75c; per 10, $6.50; per 25, $12.50.
Small plants, 50c; per 10, $3.50; per 25, $7.50.
Hedging stock, $17.50 per 100.
SPIREA VAN HOUTTE — The well known ornamen
pensable use. Each, 50c; Three, $1.25.
SPIREA ANTHONY WATERER — The dwarf red flowering,
summer blooming Spirea. Each, 75c; Three, $2.00.
CUT LEAF ELDER — Just the shrub for planting in the shade.
Each, $1.00; Three, $2.50.
CISTENA PURPLE LEAF SAND CHERRY —
Has beautiful glossy purplish red foliage. Each,
$1.75; Three, $5.00.
MOCK ORANGE — Lovely, fragrant white
blossoms in June. Each, $1.25; Three, $3.50.
SNOWBALL — Has fine flowers in snowball¬
like clusters. Each, $1.00; Three, $2.50.
ENGLAMANNI IVY— The best hardy climbing
vine needing no trellis. Each, 75c; Three, $2.00.
PERSIA LILAC — Very fragrant, hardy and
nonsuckering. Each, $1.25; Three, $2.00.
Lawn Trees and Hedges
MAY DAY, THE BEAUTIFUL FLOWERING
LAWN TREE — Perhaps destined to be the most
planted specimen lawn and street tree in the
northwest, as it has so many desirable qualities.
Its flowers are beautiful pearl white and very
fragrant. Its foliage a glossy bright green, its
growth vigorous and rapid. Hardy everywhere,
does not sucker. First plant to show green in
spring. Its long racemes of fragrant white
flowers demand attention, create awe, are allur¬
ingly wonderful and altogether lovely.
Specimen trees, 4-5 ft., $1.75 each; 10, $15.00.
Specimen trees, 3-4 ft., $1.25 each; 10, $10.00 MAY DAY
Specimen trees, 2-3 ft., 75c each; 10, $6.50. The Beautiful Flowering Lawn Tree
CARAGANA — By
far the hardiest and
best windbreak and
hedge plant for the
most exposed prai¬
ries, and one which
will endure severe
drouth. Has fine
feathery, beautiful
green foliage and
abundant yellow
blossoms. Forms a
splendid dense hedge
from a low height to
a tall windbreak
snow fence. Highly
recommended by the
government. Plant 8 to 12 inches apart. Per
100, $5.00; per 500, $20.00.
SIBERIAN BUSH HONEYSUCKLE — A
fine tall hedge plant which is of added value
because of its pretty pink and white flowers
in early spring followed by masses of bright
red and orange fruit that are of great attrac¬
tion to the birds. A fine specimen plant for
both lawn and group plantings. Large
Plants, $25.00 per 100; Small Plants, $15.00 per
100; Select Specimen Shrubs, $1.00 each;
Three, $2.50.
NIOBE WEEP¬
ING WILLOW —
Hardy, superbly
graceful and very
desirable for speci¬
men planting on the
lawn. 3-4 ft. Trees,
each $1.25.
SIBERIAN FLOW¬
ERING CRAB — Not
only a splendid speci¬
men tree for lawn
and shrub planting
but forms an excel¬
lent windbreak.
Flowers are a beau¬
tiful pink and white
and form a huge bouquet in their early
spring glory. These trees are perfectly hardy
everywhere, very vigorous, rapid growing
and attain large size.
Per each, 3-4 ft.. 50c; per 10, $3.50, per 25,
$7.50; per 100, $25.00.
Per each, 4-5 ft., 75c; per 10, $5.00; per 25,
$10.00; per 100, $35.00.
Per each, 5-6 ft., $1.00; per 10, $7.50; per 25,
$15.00; per 100, $50.00.
Caragana Trimmed Hedge
Dakota Improved Seed Co., Mitchell , S. D,
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Apples and Crabs
Plums and Cherries
Three-Year Anoka Tree
Bearing a Crop of Fruit
ANOKA, THE WONDER APPLE — So called because of its
marvelous habit of bearing on one year wood! A good eating,
early summer fruit of large size, perfectly hardy in the north¬
west. A heavy producer and a very valuable fruit for exten¬
sive planting everywhere. Each, $1.25.
WEALTHY APPLE — Well known to all good fruit men.
A good eating and cooking, early fall and winter apple.
DUCHESS APPLE — The best standard summer cooking
apple of the northwest. Hardy everywhere.
WHITNEY CRAB — No doubt the most popular eating crab.
A good producer and hardy.
Wealthy, Duchess, Whitney, Large Size, 75c Each; Ten,
$6.50; Small Size, 50c Each; Ten, $3.50.
HANSEN SELECT DAKOTA CHERRIES— These are the result
of over 30 years of untiring selection and improvement work by the
plant wizard, Prof. N. E. Hansen of the South Dakota State College
at Brookings. They are all large in size, of good flavor, and heavy
production. Sauce and jam made from them are the finest inmagina-
ble. The color is rich and the flavor superb. Should be planted in
rows two to four feet apart each way. Their growth is short and
bushy with fine glossy silvery foliage which is excellent for group
shrub plantings and for low hedges. As a plant of beauty and utiLr
ity Hansen Select Dakota Cherries should be used and extensively
planted everywhere.
WANETA PLUM — A Hansen Hybrid Plum and the largest and best
all around plum for the northwest.
SAPA PLUM — Best early summer eating, rich flavor, usually bear¬
ing the year after planting.
OPATA PLUM — Very sweet, early bearing and very hardy. An ex¬
cellent annual heavy producer.
HANSKA PLUM — The plum with the superb apricot flavor and
aroma. Wonderful for sauce and jam.
Large Size Plum Trees, $1.00 Each; Ten, $S.50; Small Size, 60c Each;
Ten, $5.00.
Waneta Plums
Hansen Select Da¬
kota Cherries
Large Size, Each, 75c; Per 10, $6.50; Per 25, $12.50.
Medium Size, Each, 50c; Per 10, $4.00; Per 25, $7.50.
Small Size, Each, 35c; Per 10, $2.50; Per 25, $5.00.
Small Fruits and
CARRIE GOOSEBERRY — The best and most popu¬
lar gooseberry for the northwest. Large size, hardy
everywhere, productive and almost thornless. Each,
40c; Ten, $3.50.
RED CURRANT — One of the best and most produc¬
tive red currants. Vigorous, good size and a heavy
producer. Each, 35c; Ten, $3.00.
BETA GRAPE — The most planted grape in the
northwest. Rapid growing, very hardy and a big pro¬
ducer. Each, 40c; 10, $3.50; 25, $7.50; 100, $25.00.
RHUBARB — The most welcome sure producer of the
garden. A vigorous grower with rich red stems of
fine quality. 10 Large Roots, $1.15; 25, $2.50.
PROGRESSIVE STRAWBERRY — The very best of
the everbearing varieties. A good producer of fine
large berries of excellent quality from early spring j
till late fall. 100 Plants, $3.50; 250, $8.00; 500, $15.00;
1,000, $25.00.
DUNLAP STRAWBERRY — No doubt the best and j
most productive June bearing strawberry. 100 Plants, |
$2.00; 250, $4.50; 500, $8.00; 1,000, $15.00.
Berries
Latham Raspberries
LATHAM RED RASPBERRY—
Tremendously popular everywhere.
Very bright red, firm and of fine
quality. The best red raspberry for
both home and market. Ten, $2.00;
25, $5.00; 100, $15.00.
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Dakota Improved Seed Co Mitchell, S. D.
Gladiolus
The very best summer flowering- bulb for
the whole northwest. Plant the bulbs about
May 1st four inches deep and four inches
apart, in rows eighteen inches apart in any
good sunny location and you will be re¬
warded with a wealth of bloom. If the spike
is cut when the first buds start to open, they
will last a week or ten days in the house.
When cutting, always leave four or more
leaves on the plant to mature the bulb which
should be dug in October and stored in a
frost-proof basement in shallow trays.
The prices quoted are for large flowering
size bulbs, one inch in diameter and up —
mostly up, postpaid.
ALICE TIPLADY. Burnt Orange, a very
beautiful color. Se each, 60c per doz.
BYRON L. SMITH. Lavender and pink.
One that every one wants. 12c each, §1.00
per doz.
CRACKER JACK. Velvety dark red, throat
spotted. Large and tall. 6c each, 50c per
doz.
CRIMSON GLOW. A real crimson, very
large and a beauty. 12c each, $1.00 per doz.
E. J. SHAYLOR. Deep rose pink, beauti¬
fully ruffled. Sc each, 60c per doz.
GOLDEN MEASURE. Golden Yellow mas¬
sive spikes. 15c each, $1.25 per doz.
IDA VAN. Deep salmon red, very showy.
8c each, 60c per doz.
JACK LONDON. Light salmon pink, many
open. 10c each, 90c per doz.
JOE COLEMAN. Rich red, darker edges.
Nearly the whole spike open at once. 15c
each, $1.25 per doz.
LE MARECHAL FOCH. Light rose pink,
very large and a popular cut flower. 6c each,
50c per doz.
MING TOY. A very beautiful buff, favorite
of all. 20c each, $1.80 per doz.
MRS. FRANK PENDELTON. Rose pink,
red blotch. A beauty. 8c each, 60c per doz.
MRS. LEON DOUGLAS. Begonia Rose
color. The largest Glad in existence and a
very choice variety. One you will invite the
neighbors in to see. 25c each, $2.25 per doz.
MRS. F. C. PETERS. Lavender or orchid
color. Immense spikes with many open. 15c
each, $1.35 per doz.
PRIMUNELLA. A ruffled buff and peach-
red beauty. 10c each, $1.00 per doz.
PRINCE OF WALES. Soft salmon Shade.
Very large and early. 8c each, 60c per doz.
ROSE ASH. Ashes of Roses in color. The
only one of this shade. Rank in growth and
quite late. 10c each, $1.00 per doz.
SALMON BEAUTY. Deep salmon with sal¬
mon yellow throat. 10c each, $1.00 per doz.
SCHWABEN. Soft, creamy yellow. Many
open. 8c each, 60c per doz.
One each of the above 19 varieties labeled
separately, value $2.12 for $1.75 with a couple
of choice, newer varieties slipped in as
extras. Twenty-one named varieties for $1.75
postpaid. This surely is a bargain.
DISCO SPECIAL MIXTURE. This consists
of several hundred different varieties, ruffled
and plain petals, containing every color of
the rainbow, at a price everyone can afford.
35c per doz., $2.85 per hundred.
Dakota Improved Seed Co., Mitchell, S . D .
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Irises
• Irises, those beautiful rainbow colored flowers,
should be in your garden. They are very effectively
used as a border in front of shrubbery or along
a drive, are splendid for mass planting, and even
a few clumps blooming here and there will add
wonderful color to your garden. Try them. They
are one of the easiest flowers to grow for they
require practically no care after planting. In¬
structions for planting will be included with each
package.
Mother of Pearl
Best 5©c Iris in the World
(“S’’ refers to standards, the three upper petals,
and “F” to falls, the three lower petals of an
Iris.)
ALCAZAR (Vilmorin). S. light blue-violet; F.
deep brilliant purple with bronze veined throat.
A very large flower which blooms early. 35c.
AMBASSADEUR (Vilmorin). S. smoky laven¬
der; F. deep red-violet with a rich orange beard.
The plant is tall and well-branched, and the
blooms are large and of good substance. One of
the best Irises in the world. Mid-season. $1.00.
.AZURE (Bliss). A splendid rich purple Iris
of medium size. 50c.
CLIO. Light steel-blue. Strong, hardy, vigor¬
ous grower. A splendid landscape variety. 35c.
CLUNT (Vilmorin). S. light lavender; F. darker
lavender, shading toward blue. Vigorous and
tall growing. Mid-season. 75c.
COLONEL CANDELOT (Millet). S. bronze, over¬
laid with red-lavender; F. rich velvety crimson- !
purple. A good approach toward red. 50c.
CORRIDA (Millet). A splendid, tall blue flower,
almost a sky blue self. 75c.
DALILA (Denis). S. white, slightly tinted li¬
lac; F. rich violet-red. An excellent variety. 35c.
DREAM (Sturtevant). S. lilac-pink; F. slightly
darker. A very pleasing color. $1.00.
IRIS KING (Goos & Koenemann). S. clear lemon
yellow; F. rich maroon, bordered yellow. Its
bright clear colors make it one of the most pop¬
ular Irises. 35c.
ISOLDE (Vilmorin). S. lilac-pink; F. deep
lilac pink veined brown at base. Very large
flower. 50c.
KOCHI. S. and F. very rich red-purple, and
almost round in shape. 35c.
LENT A. WILLIAMSON (Williamson). S. broad,
soft lavender-violet; F. very large, velvety royal
purple. 75c.
LOHENGRIN (Goos & Koenemann). A very
rich silvery lilac flower which shows a delightful
pink tone in the early morning hours, and again
late in the afternoon. 35c.
MADAME CHOBAUT (Denis). S. cream, shaded
buff and pink; F. white, marked with violet at
the edge. 75c.
MA MIE (Cayeux). S. and F. white, with a
pencilled border of blue lines. 35c.
MIRANDA (Newlands). S. rich violet-purple; F.
slightly darker. A very good, tall growing, early
blooming Iris with large flowers. 50c.
Mother of Pearl
(Sturtevant)
S. and F. pale bluish-lavender, with a
faint creamy undertone. Large flowers of
perfect form and exceptional substance.
The creamy undertone of this exceptional
substance often assumes the luster and iri¬
descence which we see in the beautiful lin¬
ing of sea shells which produce mother of
pearl. The plant is tall, a vigorous grower,
and a profuse bloomer. 50c.
OPERA (Vilmorin). S. red-purple; F. purple-
violet. A prolific bloomer with a pleasing bright
color; midseason. $1.00.
PALLIDA DALMATICA. S. and F. clear lav¬
ender-blue, shading to pale silvery-blue at the
base. 35c.
PERFECTION (Barr). 8. blue; F. dark velvety
black. Midseason. 35c.
PETIT V1TRY (Cayeux). A rich purple self-
colored Iris. Very attractive. 50c.
POCAHONTAS (FarrL S. and F. pure white,
bordered pale violet. Midseason. A tall, vigor¬
ous grower. 35c.
PROSPERO (Yeld). S. pale lavender; F. rich
deep violet-purple. One of the best tall Irises,
which blooms in midseason. $1.00.
QUAKER LADY (Farr). S. smoky lavender,
shaded yellow; F. blue and old gold with bronze
and yellow markings at base. The color com¬
binations are very pleasing, and the name Is most
appropriate. 35c.
RHEIN NLXE (Goes & Koenemann). S. pure
white: F. deep violet-blue, with a blue edge. 35c.
SHERWIN WRIGHT (Kohankie). S. and F.
golden yellow. 35c.
SOUY. DE MADAME GAUDICHAU (Millet).
This very dark blue-purple variety is undoubtedly
one of the best Irises in the world. It has great
size, splendid height, excellent substance, clear,
distinct color and wonderful vigor. Early. $L50.
TAMAR (Bliss). S. lilac: F. rose-lilac, color
deepening below the beard. 75c.
WHITE QUEEN (Geylenkek) — Queen Mary.
Snow white with throat and beard greenish-white.
Early; prolific; very long blooming season. 75c.
Special
RAINBOW IRIS COLLECTION
Colonel Candelot .
Isoline .
. $0.50
. 50
Prospero .
Quaker Lady ... .
. 1.00
. .35
Pnfahnntss _ . .
. 35
$2.70
These five Irises, postpaid, for $2.00
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Dakota Improved Seed Co.f Mitchell , S. D.
Disco Root Crops
Kohl Rabi
Mammoth or
Large Green
The value of
this excellent
root is not suffi¬
ciently appreci¬
ated. For early
fall use it pos-
s e s s e s features
which distinguish
it from other
roots and fodder
plants which jus¬
tify its being in¬
cluded.
Pkt., 5c; oz„ 15c;
Ya lb., 40c; Yt lb.,
60c; 1 b ., $1.00,
postpaid.
Mammoth or Large Green
Kohl Rabi 762
Field Carrots
750 GIANT WHITE
VOSGES — Very popular all
over the world where
Field Carrots are grown.
An unusually heavy crop¬
per; excellent feeding
quality. Pkt., 5c; oz„ 10c;
Ya Ib., 20c; Yz lb., 35c; lb.,
60c; 5 lbs., $2.75, postpaid.
751 LONG RED SUR¬
REY — Many prefer to grow
an orange Carrot on ac¬
count of its better eating
quality. While it is ad¬
mitted that white Carrots
are the heaviest yielding,
it is recognized that for
eating purposes the orange
Carrots are in favor. Long
Red Surrey is a heavy
yielder, fine length, thick
crown, very little core,
smooth, sweet, clean, ten¬
der, crisp and mellow.
Pkt., 5«; oz., 10c; Ya lb.,
20c; Yt lb., 35c; lb., 60c; 5 Long Red Surrey
lbs„ $2.75, postpaid. 751
Sugar Beet or Half Sugar Mangel
740 GIANT GREEN TOP WHITE — A pedi¬
greed stock of Sugar Beet or Half Sugar
Mangel; bred to produce the highest per¬
centage of feed value; a heavy cropper;
much relished by stock; keeps well; easily
harvested; skin a whitish color, shading to
green at the top; flesh white, fine-grained,
solid, tender and sweet. Oz., 10c; Ya lb., 20c;
Yt lb., 30c; lb., 50c, postpaid.
741 GIANT GREEN TOP ROSE — Grows to
an unusually large size; of exceptionally >
high feeding value; color bright pink shad¬
ing to a lighter color at the bottom; flesh
white, crisp and sweet. 'While the Sugar
Beet does not produce as heavy a crop as
Mangel, it is preferred by some, particularly
for dairy stock. Oz., 10c; Ya lb., 20c; Yt lb.,
30c; lb., 50c, postpaid.
Carrot
Sugar Beets
742 KLEIN WANZLEBEN — Quite a differ¬
ent type from the others offered; is not suit¬
able for stock feeding, but the roots are
used for the manufacture of sugar. In view
of the high price of this commodity, which
so frequently exists, we recommend every
farmer to grow a few so as to produce
enough sugar for home use. Oz., 10c; Ya lb„
20c; Yt lb., 30c; lb., 50c, postpaid.
Mangel Select
Mammoth or
Giant Long Red
732
Mangel Wurzel
732 SELECT MAMMOTH or GIANT LONG
RED — The heaviest cropper in cultivation;
an area of this variety should always be
grown to use in conjunction with the yel¬
low varieties for feeding. Oz., 5c; Ya lb., 15c;
Yz lb., 25c; lb., 40c, postpaid.
733 SELECTED GOLDEN TANKARD — Neat
in appearance, with small tap root; a beau¬
tiful reddish golden skin, and sound, rich,
firm yellow flesh. Oz., 5c; Ya lb., 15c; Yt lb.,
25c; lb., 40c, postpaid.
730 GIANT YELLOW, INTERMEDIATE, or
GATEPOST — Grows to a great size, high out
of the ground, good quality and heavy crop¬
per. Oz., 5c; Ya lb., 15c; Yt lb., 25c; lb., 40c,
postpaid.
731 PRIZE WINNER YELLOW GLOBE — A
longish globe-shaped variety, very heavy
cropper. Oz., 5c; Ya lb., 15o; Yt lb., 25c; lb.,
40c, postpaid.
Purple Top Swede or Rutabagas
700 MONARCH — An early, heavy-cropping,
oval-shaped Rutabaga of fine quality. Best
for early use. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Ya lb., 20c;
Yt lb., 35c; lb., 60c; 5 lbs., $2.75, postpaid.
703 B A N G H O L M — Hardy, round-shaped
Swede, excellent cropper; good keeper. Pkt.,
5c; oz., 10c; Ya lb., 20c; Yz lb., 35c; 1 lb., 60c;
5 lbs., $2.75, postpaid.
FOR SPECIAL PRICES SEE COLORED SHEET OPPOSITE FRONT PAGE
Dakota Improved Seed Co., Mitchell, S. D
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life on the claims and gardens that
are gardens. A few dollars spent in
garden seeds, vegetable and flowers, la
the best investment that can be made
on the farm.
Disco Northern Grown Vegetable Seeds
Our Vegetable Seeds represent the very finest types, selected with the greatest care. Grown under
our Northern conditions by experienced and careful growers, they are guaranteed to please the most
critical epicure. A few dolla’rs spent in seeds will give abundant returns, not only in actual financial
gain, but in health and happiness. We supply simple cultural instructions with every order, and our
Service Bureau Is always ready to help solve your problems.
Located as we are in our own buildings, no high rents to pay, with low operating costs, our prices
are unusually low and quality admittedly the best. You will enjoy trading with us and we will be
glad to number you among our friends.
One of the earliest and most delicious Spring
vegetables. Should be grown in every garden.
10 CONOVEEfti COLOSSAL — Distinguished by its
superior quality, productiveness, evenness of growth
and the fine pea green colored ghoots. Pkt., 5c:
oz., 10c: Ya lb , 25c ; lb., 75c, postpaid.
12 MARTHA WASHINGTON— An entirely new
rust-resistant Asparagus introduced by the United
States Department of Agriculture, which we be¬
lieve will soon be grown to the exclusion of all
other sorts. A very heavy yielding variety, of
dark green color with long, thick, heavy stalks
closely folded at the tips. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c;
lb., 75c; lb., $2.50, postpaid.
11 ROOTS— Conover’s Colossal, large, strong
roots. 12, 50c; 25, 65c; 100, $2.00; 500, $7.00, post¬
paid. Martha Washington, extra large strong
roots, 12, 55c: 25, 75c; 50, $1.35; 100, $2.50; 500,
$8,00, postpaid.
Beans
To insure hardiness, our Beans are grown as far
North as possible, consistent with perfect develop¬
ment and proper maturity. We are not offering
a lengthy list of varieties which usually only
causes cjonfusion. Our selection consists of what
front long experience we believe to be the very beat.
Golden Waxpod, Improved, No. 20
DWARF BUSH VARIETIES
20 GOLDEN WAXPOD, IMP. — The most popular
wax variety and one of the best. Very early
and a heavy cropper, the pale yellow pods some¬
times growing eight inches long. Flesh brittle,
stringless and of good quality. For illustration
see Fig. A, page 20. Pkt., 5c; Yz lb., 20c; lb.,
30c: 3 lbs., 75c: 5 lbs., $1.15, postpaid.
21 DISCO KIDNEY WAXPOD— Resembles the
old favorite Wardwell’s but more robust and pro¬
lific. Pods eight inches long, stringless, fibreless,
very fleshy and brittle; attractive clear yellow
color. For illustration see Fig C, page 20. Pkt.,
6c; Yz lb., 20c; lb. 30c; 3 lbs., 80c; 5 lbs., $1.30.
postpaid.
22 PENCIL POD BLACK WAX— The finest of
the dwarf black seeded wax varieties. Exception¬
ally early and productive. Pods seven inches
long, round, straight and crease-backed, perfectly
stringless, fleshy and brittle. For illustration see
Fib. B, next page. Pkt., 5c; Yz lb., 15c; lb., 30c;
3 lbs., 75c: 5 lbs., $1.15, postpaid.
REMEMBER, OUR PRICES ON VEGETABLE SEEDS ARE POSTPAID
20
Dakota Improved Seed Co., Mitchell , S. D.
Dwarf Bush Varieties
24 SURE CROP WAX — A selection from Currie’s Rust
Proof Wax, having black seed and differing from that sort
in that it is stringless, more hardy, rust resistant and a
little later. Pods flat and average an inch longer and some¬
what thicker than Currie’s and with a stronger plant growth.
A very desirable variety. For illustration see Fig. D. Pkt.,
5c; y2 lb., 20c; lb., 35c; 3 lbs., 90c; 5 lbs., $1.40, postpaid.
23 DAVIS WHITE KIDNEY WAX— Early, productive and
attractive, pods large and flat, 7 inches long, very uniform
and straight, color clear bright yellow. Seed white, kidney¬
shaped. For illustration see Fig. E. Pkt., 5c; % lb- 20c;
lb., 30c; 3 lbs., SOc; 5 lbs., $1.30, postpaid.
31 DISCO STRINGLESS GREENPOD — Very early, hardy,
vigorous and productive. Large pods, stout, round, tender
and brittle; dark green in color. Perfectly stringless. Fin¬
est quality. For illustration see Fig. F. Pkt., 5c; y2 lb., 20c;
lb., 30c; 3 lbs., 75c; 5 lbs., $1.15, postpaid.
32 BOUNTIFUL — We consider this the best of the flat-
podded stringless varieties, pods 7 inches long, color light
green. Very early, vigorous, hardy and productive. Pkt., 5c;
yz lb- 20c; lb., 30c; 3 lbs., 75c; 5 lbs- $1.15, postpaid.
Pole or Climbing Varieties
40 EMPEROR SCARLET RUNNER— The largest podded
variety, bearing a heavy crop of very fine handsome pods,
borne in clusters, of excellent cooking quality. Useful for
trellis work or veranda covering, its bright scarlet flowers
and verdant foliage being very effective. Pkt., 5c; y2 lb.,
20c; lb., 35c; 3 lbs., 90c; 5 lbs., $1.40, postpaid.
For Small White Navy and Great Northern Beans, see
page 9.
42 KENTUCKY WONDER or OLD HOMESTEAD — Prob¬
ably the most popular green-podded climbing or corn-hill
Bean grown. Very early and productive, pods will grow to
eight or nine inches long; are very slender, curved, and of
tender quality. Pkt., 5c; y2 lb., 20c; lb., 35c; 3 lbs., SOc; 5
lbs., $1.40, postpaid.
43 KENTUCKY WONDER WAX — One of the earliest of
the pole wax varieties. Pods nine irsches long, fleshy and
brittle; color light yellow. Pkt., 5c; y2 lb., 20c; lb., 35c;
3 lbs., SOc; 5 lbs., $1.40, postpaid.
Lima Beans
50 DWARF SIEVA LIMA— A vig¬
orous hardy, very early Bush Lima,
much in favor for canning. Pods
are three inches long — containing
three to four small flat white beans
of good quality. Pkt., 5c; y2 lb.,
20c; lb., 35c; 3 lbs., 90c; 5 lbs., $1.40,
postpaid.
51 FORDHOOK BUSH LIMA — One
of the most popular, both for home
use and with market gardeners.
Pods usually grow about five inches
long, contain four to five large,
oval-shaped, very thick white beans
of the Potato-Lima type. Pkt., 10c;
y2 lb., 25c; lb., 40c; 3 lbs., $1.00; 5
lbs., $1.60, postpaid.
52 NEW WONDER BUSH LIMA —
A very fine mid-season variety and
a heavy producer, unusually dwarf.
Can be planted closely. Beans are
very broad and are as large as many of the pole
varieties. The advantage of this variety is it can
be grown even in the smallest garden where the
pole varieties would take up too much space. Pkt.,
10c; % lb., 25c; lb., 40c; 3 lbs., $1.00; 5 lbs- $1.60,
postpaid.
Emperor Scarlet Runner
Bean 40
BEANS ( Continued )
GROW YOUR OWN BEANS
Dakota Improved Seed Co., Mitchell , S. D.
21
Beets {Table)
No garden should be without a generous
sowing of this excellent blood-enriching
vegetable, which is so easily grown.
70 CROSBY’S EGYPTIAN — Our strain of
this popular Beet is an exceptionally good
one; if thinned out at the proper time, will
produce nice sized shapely roots very rap¬
idly. A flattened globe shape; skin very
dark red; flesh a trifle lighter and lightly
zoned; produces very small tops. Pkt., 5c;
oz., 10c; y* lb., 20c; % lb., 35c; lb., 05c, post¬
paid.
71 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 blood-red, flesh dark red, zoned
with a lighter shade; quality tender and
sweet. Pkt„ 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 20c; % lb.,
35c; 1 lb., 60c, postpaid.
73 — EARLY BLOOD TURNIP — Improved
early thick top shaped, smooth with carmine
red flesh, zoned with lighter shade. The
leaves are green, tinged red. Pkt„ 5c; oz„
10c ; % lb., 20c; % lb., 85c; 1 lb., 60c.
72 EXTRA EARLY ELAT EGYPTIAN — One
of the earliest. Tops unusually small; roots
distinctly flat, rather than globe-shaped;
color a dark red; flesh a dark purplish red,
zoned to a lighter shade. Splendid for first
crop for either market or home use. Pkt.,
5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 20c; % lb„ 35c; lb., 65c,
postpaid.
Swiss Chard
Brussels Sprouts
Miniature Cabbages produced on a plant
stalk, used like Cabbage. The delicate flavor
is improved by a slight touch of frost.
100 STANDARD — A magnificent variety
with large, solid sprouts produced from top
to bottom. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; *4 lb„ 50c, post¬
paid.
SO SWISS
CHARD, LUCUL-
LUS — The cut-
and - come - again
Spinach. If its
merits, usefulness
and easy culti¬
vation were even
half appreciated,
it would find a
place in every
garden. Produces
abundance of
greens which can
be used all Sum- Swiss Chard 80
mer. Pkt., 5c; oz.,
10c; % lb., 25c; y2 lb., 40e;
lb., 75c, postpaid.
For Sugar Beets and
Mangels, see page 18.
Brussels Sprouts
Standard 100
WE ARE ALWAYS INTERESTED
When you take a picture of your Gar¬
den or Grain Crop send us a print. W*
are interested in more than the actual
sale of the Seed and like to keep in touch
with every interesting thing you grow.
Write us of your success with your best
crop, whatever it may be. If you are
having trouble possibly we can help you
— we are here to serve.
Broccoli
A vegetable very similar
to Cauliflower, but hardier,
and owing to the peculiar
growth of the inner leaves,
will keep fit for use longer
and can be grown later in
the season.
90 WALCHEREN — The
earliest variety, the link
between Broccoli and Caul¬
iflower, and the best for
use in the Northwestern
States. Pkt., 15c; oz., $1.00;
yi lb., $3.00, postpaid.
For Borecole, see under
Kale, page 27.
Beet Detroit Dark Red 71
PLANT A GARDEN THIS YEAR
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Dakota Improved Seed Co., Mitchell , S . D.
Cabbage
Cabbage — Copenhagen Market 113 and Premium Flat Dutch 115
The selection of varieties we offer will en¬
able you to have a supply all the year round.
110 DISCO ALPHA — The earliest variety.
Should be sown for first crop. Ten days
earlier than Jersey Wakefield, the heads are
small, heart-shaped and very solid. May be
planted very close as it produces very few
outer leaves. Pkt., 5c; oz., 2>0c; % lb., 60c;
lb., $2.00, postpaid.
variety. It is one of the most uniform grow¬
ing Cabbages we have ever seen; every plant
and head a duplicate of the other. The heads
are perfectly solid, as round as a ball and
with few outer leaves. The plant is dwarf
but vigorous, with a very short stem and
may be set more closely
than most varieties. This,
we believe to be the best
early Cabbage for both
private and market gar¬
deners of the round or
ballhead type. Pkt., 10c;
oz., C5c; y* lb., $2.00; lb„
$6.00, postpaid.
130 RED DUTCH DWARF
— Earliest of the red va¬
rieties, and the best for
pickling. Pkt., 10c; oz.,
30c; % lb., 75c; lb., $2.70,
postpaid.
140 SAVOY DWARF
GREEN CURLED — Some¬
times called ‘‘Honeycomb
Cabbage.” Hearts quite
green and very solid; will
stand twenty degrees of
frost and remains a long
time on the ground fit for
use. Pkt., 5c; oz., 30c; % lb., 75c; lb., $2^70,
postpaid.
150 CHINESE (Pe Tsai)— Celery Cabbage,
resembles Cos Lettuce, but has a decided
Cabbage flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; yA lb.,
75c; lb., $2.70, postpaid.
Frost Proof Cabbage Plants
111 EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD — Early,
pale, glaucous green, with blunt conical
heads of good size. The most widely known
and popular variety. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; %
lb., 50c; lb., $1.75, postpaid.
112 EARLY WINNINGSTADT— Early main
crop, firm, compact, short conical head,
rather leafy, leaves undulated at the edge.
One of the best for either early or late use.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; % lb., 60c; lb., $2.00, post¬
paid.
113 COPENHAGEN MARKET— Short-stem¬
med, growth compact, outer leaves small,
tightly folded over a solid, flatfish, ball¬
shaped 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 Cab¬
bage. Our stock is true to type and matures
with great uniformity. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c;
% lb., 65c; lb., $2.40, postpaid.
114 GLORY OF ENKHUIZEN — Short-stem¬
med, medium early, with large, round, very
hard head and few outer leaves, which per¬
mits close planting. A good keeper and
splendid for winter use. Should be grown
as a succession crop to Copenhagen Market.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 30c; 14 lb., 75c; lb., $2.70, post¬
paid.
115 PREMIUM FLAT DUTCH — Large
heads flattened on the top, very full and
firm, long stem. Will stand more frost than
most varieties, and may be left later in the
ground. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; % lb., 55c; lb.,
$1.90, postpaid.
116 DANISH BALLHEAD — A very distinct
short-stemmed Cabbage, with round, very
hard and solid heads, a late variety, popu¬
larly grown for keeping through the winter.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 30c; 14 lb., 75c; lb., $2.70, post¬
paid.
117 DANISH ROUNDHEAD — Similar to
Ballhead, slightly larger, shorter stem and
about two weeks earlier. Very hard and
heavy. Pkt., 5c; oz., 30c; % lb., 75c; lb.,
$2.70, postpaid.
118 GOLDEN ACRE — One of the most val¬
uable introductions in recent years. This
splendid extra early Cabbage is of the
Copenhagen Market type, but is ready for
market a week to ten days earlier than that
152 By planting Frost Proof Cabbage
Plants, you will be enabled to have fully
matured Cabbages three or four weeks
earlier than from hotbed plants. They can
be set out in the open just as soon as you
can get them into the ground. If the tem¬
perature does not go below 20 degrees above
zero they will live; in fact, they have been
known to survive a temperature almost at
zero.
The tops will not grow until Spring
weather arrives, but the roots take hold as
soon as planted and develop even though
they should be covered with snow. Later,
when the weather becomes favorable, they
make an astonishing growth, due to their
early start.
If plants cannot be set out same day re¬
ceived, uncrate immediately, dip roots in
water and heel out into the ground; never
leave in crate or package.
The plants when received will be some¬
what wilted and have a stunted appearance,
which will be disappointing to persons who
have never used these plants before. Fear
not, they will produce results superior to
common or home grown plants.
VARIETIES
Jersey Wakefield, Copenhagen Market,
Early Flat Dutch.
PRICES
100 to 300, 50c per 100; 500, $1.75; 1,000, $3.00,
postpaid. 1,000 to 4,000, $2.00 per 1,000; 5,000 to
9,000, $1.75 per 1,000; 10.000 upwards, $1.50 per
1,000 express
collect.
Cash with
order. We do
not ship C. O.
D. All orders
must be re¬
ceived before
May 1st.
NOTE OUR
UNUSUALLY
LOW PRICES
ON CAB¬
BAGE.
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Carrots
Our Carrots will please you; they are well
grown, saved from the finest selected roots.
Our selection is quite comprehensive, suited
to every soil and condition.
100 CHANTENAY — Excellent medium early
half long stump-rooted variety, about 6 to 8
inches long, very thick, smooth and of a deep
orange-red color. This variety and Oxheart
are really the most popular sorts. Pkt„ 5c;
oz., 10c; *4 lb., 20c; % lb., 40c; lb., 75c, post¬
paid.
161 DANVERS HADE LONG — Pale Color,
half-long semi-stump rooted. Short top.
Very sweet and tender quality flesh. Pkt.
5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 20c; y2 lb., 35c; lb„ 60c,
postpaid.
162 EARLY SCARLET HORN — Roots three
inches long; color orange red, inclined to be
blunt rooted, splendid for first early or mar¬
ket use. Forces well in frames. Pkt., 5c;
oz., 10c; % lb., 20c; % lb., 35c; lb„ 65c, post¬
paid.
163 OXHEART or GUERANDE— Very short
and thick, four and one-half to five inches
long; easily harvested; color light bright
orange; flesh very delicate and sweet; early.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 25c; % lb., 40c; lb.,
75c, postpaid.
164 ST. VALERY LONG RED — Ro(gts ten to
twelve inches long, smooth, bright red, broad
at the neck and tapering to a point; flesh
thick, sweet and tender, suitable for field
culture, does best in light, deep, rich soil.
Good Winter keeper. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; %
lb., 20c; lb., 40c; lb., 75c, postpaid.
Cauliflower
The First Prize Cauliflower at Cleveland,
Ohio were grown in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Why not in South Dakota? We have both
the soil and the sunshine. Try our “Ah
Seasons” Cauliflower, the best there is.
Cauliflowers are really as easily grown as
Cabbage, and ought to find a place in every
garden. The selection we offer will enable
you to have a supply all through the season.
170 ALL SEASONS, EXTRA IMPROVED—
We gave the name ‘‘All Seasons” to this
variety as it very aptly describes its charac¬
teristics. By sowing at intervals, splendid
heads of Cauliflower may be available
throughout the whole season. The quality
is excellent and we cannot too strongly
recommend it. Pkt., 15c; *4 oz., 60c; oz., $1.75,
postpaid.
171 EARLY SNOWBALL, EXTRA SE¬
LECTED — One of the best for the North¬
west; early and superb quality. Our strain
has been carefully selected and we know it
will please you. Pkt„ 15c; *4 oz., 50c; oz„
$1.60, postpaid.
172 VEITCH’S AUTUMN GIANT — A large,
vigorous growing, late variety. Heads large,
firm, beautifully white and well protected
by the large leaves. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 30c;
oz., $1.00, postpaid.
Chantenay Carrot 160
Oxheart Carrot 163
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Celery Giant Pascal
180
Celeriac or Turnip-
Rooted 190
Celery
Should be in every garden. Eat lots of
Celery, either cooked or raw, and you
won’t be troubled with rheumatism.
180 GIANT PASCAL— Vigorous growing,
compact, productive variety. Stalks short,
broad, very thick, crisp and tender,
blanching readily to a yellowish white
color. A very good keeper and one of the
best for Winter use. Pkt., 5c;. y2 oz„ 15c;
oz., 20c; V4 lb., GOc; lb., $2^00, postpaid.
181 GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING — A
French variety introduced in 1883. Un¬
doubtedly the finest early Celery. Per¬
fectly solid, of a fine nutty flavor, attains
a good size, and when blanched is of a
handsome golden yellow color. Pkt., 5c;
y2 oz., 25c; oz., 35c; % lb., $1.35; lb., $5.00.
postpaid.
182 WHITE PLUME IMPROVED— Dis¬
tinguished by the silvery white color of
its inner leaves. A very early handsome
variety, easily blanched, a beautiful white
color. The most popular sort in the
Northwest. Pkt., 5c; Vi oz., 15c; oz., 20c;
% lb., 60c; lb., $1.90, postpaid.
183 EASY BLANCHING — Resembling
Golden Self-Blanching, but the leaves are
green and the stalks blanch white instead
of yellow. If you have only room in your
garden for one variety, then we would
recommend Easy Blanching as it is early
and comes into use almost as soon as any
other variety with the added advantage
of being an excellent Winter keeper. As
its name implies it is very easily
blanched, and the quality is of the very
best. Pkt., 5c; y2 oz., 25c; oz., 35c; V4 lb.,
$1.35; lb., $5.00, postpaid.
190 CELERIAC or TURNIP-ROOTED
CELERY — Develops, instead of the usual
stalks, a broad, coarse root, which is
much esteemed as a vegetable for flavor¬
ing soups. Very hardy and will keep all
Winter if properly stored. Pkt., 5c; Vi
oz., 15c; oz., 25c; V4 lb., 75c; lb., $2.25,
postpaid.
Celery Golden Sell
Blanching 181
Celery White Plume 182
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Sweet Corn
Sweet Corn ought to be more extensively
grown than it is, occupying as it does such
an important place among vegetables, being
wholesome, nutritious and healthful.
FIRST EARLY VARIETIES
221 GOLDEN BANTAM— Early ; golden yel¬
low in color, of highest quality. Ears six to
seven inches long. Our stock has been most
carefully selected. Pkt., 5c; Vi lb.. 20c; lb.,
30c; 3 lb„ 75c; 5 lb., $1.10, postpaid. By ex¬
press, 10 ll»s., $1.75.
222 DISCO FIRST AND BEST — One of the
earliest maturing varieties; beautiful white
color. For such an early variety, produces a
wonderfully large ear. Beautiful quality.
Pkt., 5c; Vi lb„ 20c; lb., 30e; 3 lbs., 75c; 5 lbs.,
$1.10, postpaid. By express, 10 lbs., $1.75.
223 EARLY MAMMOTH WHITE CORY —
The earliest and best of all extra early sweet i
Corn. Ears ten to twelve-rowed; seven to !
eight inches long; very sweet, tender and
white. If you have not tried this, do so, it j
will certainly please you. Pkt., 5c; Vi lb., I
15c; lb., 25c; 3 lbs., 65c; 5 lbs., $1.10, postpaid. ,
By express, 10 lbs„ $1.75.
224 WHIPPLE’S EARLY YELLOW — This
variety selected and introduced by the cele- J
brated corn raiser, Mr. Whipple. Yellow
variety, somewhat similar to Golden Bantam
or Buttercup, but is earlier than either of
these varieties; is equal in quality and the
ears are much larger than Golden Bantam.
Destined to become very popular; suitable
for both market or home use. Pkt., 5c; Vi
lb., 20c; lb., 30c; 3 lbs., 75c; 5 lbs., $1.10, post¬
paid. By express, 10 lbs., $1.75.
GOLDEN BANTAM SWEET CORN 221
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Sweet Corn
Howling Mob Sweet Corn 226
This corn when ready for the table is a beautiful clear white, but when
the grain is ripe It is a peculiar black or bluish black. We recommend this as
the most desirable main crop variety. Pkt., 5c; % lb., 20c; lb., 30c; 3 lbs.
75c; 5 lbs., $1.10, postpaid. By express, 10 lbs., $1.75.
228 COUNTRY GENTLEMAN — In this standard variety the acme of per¬
fection and quality is obtained. The ears are from 8 to 9 inches long: the cob
is small, white in color and densely covered with long, white, slender grains,
the formation is peculiar inasmuch as the grains are not formed on the cob in
regular row formation, but are closely packed together without any apparent
order. A heavy cropper and owing to its unusually heavy husk, it is protected
In such a manner that it retains its tenderness and keeps in the “milk stage”
for an unusually long time. Pkt., oc; % lb., 20c; lb., 30c; 3 lbs., 75c; 5 lbs.,
$1.10, postpaid. By express. 10 lbs., $1.75.
229 STO WELL’S EVERGREEN — The best known Sweet Corn. Ears 8 to 9
Inches long, 16 to 18-rowed, with a very deep, sweet grain. Our strain is
unusually good. Pkt., 5c; lb., 15c; lb., 25c; 3 lbs., 65c; 5 lbs., $1.00, postpaid.
By express, 10 lbs., $1.75.
(Continued)
SECOND EARLY VARIETIES
225 EARLY CROSBY— The standard and
popular variety; twelve-rowed with ears
seven inches long; the grains are short and
square, beautifully white, sweet and ten¬
der. One of the most popular second early
varieties. Pkt., 5c; y2 lb., 16c; lb., 25c;
3 lbs., 65c; 5 lbs., $1.00, postpaid. By ex¬
press, 10 lbs., $1.50.
226 HOWLING MOB — It is said that
this variety received its name because of
the fact that when the original grower
brought ears into the market -to sell, so
popular had they become that the crowds
who came to his stand represented liter¬
ally a howling mob. Ears are from nine
to ten inches long, sixteen-rowed, of a
beautiful white color, and of excellent
quality; a good sort for general use both
for the home garden and also for the mar¬
ket grower. Pkt., 5c; y2 lb., 20c; lb., 30c;
3 lbs., 75c; 5 lbs., $1.10, postpaid. By ex¬
press, 10 lbs., $1.75.
231 BANTAM EVERGREEN — A cross
between Golden Bantam and Stowell’s
Evergreen. The ears grow about eight
inches long, twelve to fourteen-rowed,
matures with Howling Mob; the kernels
are broad and deep, of a rich golden yel¬
low color. Pkt., 5c; y2 lb., 20c; lb., 30c;
3 lbs., 75c; 5 lbs., $1.10, postpaid. By ex¬
press, 10 lbs., $1.75.
234 EARLY MINNESOTA— Very popu¬
lar standard early sort. Ears about eight
inches long, 8 rowed kernels, very broad,
sweet and tender. Pkt., 5c; ^ lb., 15c;
lb., 25c; 3 lbs., 70c; 5 lbs., $1.10, postpaid.
By express. 10 lbs.. $1.75.
MAIN CROP VARIETIES
227 BLACK MEXICAN— This famous
old variety, which will be remembered
because of its
unusual sweet¬
ness and delicate
flavor, has been
much improved
by selection, and
the stock we
now offer i s
sufficiently early
and hardy to be
grown with per¬
fect success any-
where in the
United States.
Pop Corn
There is a great deal of discussion these days about the rising generation,
and some calamity howlers are making quite an outcry about their delinquen¬
cies. Now perhaps you are saying to yourself, what has that got to do with
Pop Corn. Well, you know the old saying our mothers used to quote about
“Satan finding some mischief still for idle hands to do.” Now children today
are different from what we were, just as we were different from our parents.
You must provide them with some occupation that will Interest them and
preferably something that will give them a prospect of making a little pocket
money. Why not give them a patch of ground to grow Pop Corn. Not only
will it keep them busy through the Summer, but it will give them some fine
fun in the Winter evenings.
230 WHITE RICE — The leading market variety, matures early, a good
ylelder and excellent quality. Pkt., 5c; % lb., 15c; lb., 20c; 3 lbs., 55c; 6 lbs.
90c, postpaid. By express, 10 lbs., $1.00.
233 JAPANESE WHITE HULLESS. If you have not tried this wonderful
new Pop Corn you certainly ought to. The ears are about two or three inches
long, the kernels on an average ear will usually produce twice as much Pop
Corn as on the average large size White Rice ear, and with practically no
waste as the kernels pop practically to the last kernal. Our seed is South
Dakota grown, it can therefore be depended on to mature. Splendid flavor and
a great cropper. Pkt., 5c; % lb., 15c; lb., 20c; 3 lbs., 55c; 5 lbs., 90c, postpaid.
By express, 10 lbs., $1.00.
Country Gentleman
Sweet Com 228
YOU WILL BE PLEASED WITH OUR NORTHERN GROWN SWEET CORN
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Cucumbers
The Cucumber is a very
useful vegetable and its
culture is of the simplest
nature. We have prepared
a little pamphlet on the
growing <,of Cucumbers,
which we will gladly sup¬
ply free of charge with
orders. A study of the
list of varieties we offer
will readily indicate that
it is most comprehensive
and includes the very best
varieties. Our stocks have
been grown by the most
careful growers; they are
true to type and will sat¬
isfy the most exacting.
There are very few places
either in the United States
or Canada where Cucum¬
bers cannot be grown, and
their usefulness both for
pickling and slicing- really
bespeaks for them a place
in every garden. Don’t
forget to include a gener¬
ous supply of “Cue” seed
in your order and plan to have a good patch
this Summer.
Fresh Cucumbers gathered from your own
patch are just as different as chalk is to
cheese from those half-wilted fruits which
you buy in the store. Moral — Grow your
own.
239 EARLIEST OF ALL, (White Spine) —
Possibly the earliest of the White spine Cu¬
cumbers, this variety is medium in length,
smooth and very symmetrical, while the
dark green color is excellent. Its chief use
is for long distance shipping; it has value
because of its earliness. It is also adapted
for pickling and is grown commercially to
a large extent in some sections. Size 7%x
2% inches. Edible in 55 days. Weight 1%
lbs. Pkt., 5c; oz„ 10c; 14 lb., 30c; 14 lb., 55c;
lb., $1.00, postpaid.
240 EXTRA EARLY RUSSIAN (Black
Spine) — The smallest Cucumber we grow, ex¬
tremely early and amazingly productive. It
is of little use except for small uniform
pickles, but in districts where the late ma¬
turing kinds will not ripen, this Cucumber
is popular. The vines are a little less in
length than most other varieties. Size 4x2
inches. Edible in 50 days. Weight 1 pound.
Pkt., 5c; or.., 15c; 14 lb., 40c; 14 lb., 75c; lb.,
$1.25, postpaid.
241 EARLY FORTUNE (White Spine)— In
our opinion the best long distance shipping
Cucumber. It will hold its intense dark
green color better and remain edible longer
than almost any other strain of white spine.
The ends taper; the skin is smooth and the
fruits are uniform and symmetrical. After
four years working on this variety, we are
A Fine Stand of Disco Cucumbers
Early Fortune 241, Cool and Crisp 243, Extra
Long White Spine 244
convinced it has no superior for general and
shipping use. The seeding qualities are ex¬
cellent, hence the source of seed supply is
always certain, an item to be seriously reck¬
oned with on some kinds. Size 9%x2%
inches. Edible in 58 days. Weight 1%
pounds. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lh., 30c; 14 lb.,
55c; lb., $1.00, postpaid.
242 CHICAGO PICKLING (Black Spine) —
The most popular of the small, early pickle
varieties. It has square ends; .when fully
matured, the skin is russet in color with a
trace of netting. It is enormously produc¬
tive and very disease resistant. The ideal
type for very early uniform pickles. It is
the standard pickle variety for general use,
with a moderate number of spines. Size
7x2% inches. Edible in 58 days. Weight
1% pounds. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lh., 30c; %
lb., 60c; lb., $1.00, postpaid.
243 COOL AND CRISP (White Spine) —
This variety tapers at both ends, with promi¬
nent knobs or wartSi Nearly white when
fully mature, this Cucumber is very hand¬
some when in the slicing stage, and is
slightly curved across the top. While not a
popular variety, it is early, prolific and de¬
sirable. Size 8x3 inches. Edible in 55 days.
Weight 1% pounds. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb„
30c; % lb., 55c; lb., $1.00, postpaid.
244 EXTRA LONG WHITE SPINE — Some¬
what similar to the Davis Perfect, except it
is longer and larger. Not a widely used
variety, yet it is a standard main crop Cu¬
cumber, medium late in maturing. The
ends taper and it is a shy-seeding variety.
Size 11x2% inches. Edible in 60 days.
Weight 2% pounds. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb.,
30c; % lb., 55c; lb., $1.00, postpaid.
245 JAPANESE CLIMBING (Black SDinel —
A distinct variety used for its climbing
qualities to cover trellises and fences. The
color when ripe is a deep russet, covered
with a slight netting. When in the slicing
stage, the deep green color is splendid. A
very hardy, vigorous growing Cucumber, the
edible qualities are very good. Size 9x2%
inches. Edible in 58 days. Weight 2 pounds.
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 14 lb., 60c; % lb., $1.10; lb.,
$1.75, postpaid.
246 EARLY FRAME or SHORT GREEN
(Black Spine) — A large type of the early
pickling Cucumbers. The ends are abrupt,
or square, and the hardiness is unexcelled.
The skin when mature is a deep russet and
slightly netted. It is a little late in matur¬
ing, but fine for the second crop of pickles.
Size 8x3 inches. Edible in 58 days. Weight
1% pounds. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 30c; 14
lb., 55c; lb., $1.00, postpaid.
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Cucumber
Continued
247 LOXG GREEN IMPROVED (Black
Spine) — The standard Cucumber for either
slicing- or pickling, the Long Green enjoys
about twice the popularity use that does any
other. It is extremely prolific, medium late,
and for hardiness and disease resistance is
the best variety. The ends taper somewhat
and it is slightly warted. For general use
for all purposes there is no superior to Long
Green. The small pickles are well shaped,
while in the slicing stage, the fruits are
very attractive. It is sometimes called “Lon¬
don Long Green.” Size 13x3 inches. Edible
in 62 days. Weight 3% pounds. Pkt., 5c;
ozm 10c; % lb., 35c; % lb., 65c; lb., $1.25, post¬
paid.
24S DAVIS PERFECT (White Spine) — A
long, smooth Cucumber with pointed ends, or
the shape may be said to be tapering to both
ends. The most popular of the white spine
strains It is a shy-seeding variety, and the
edible qualities are excellent. It is a deep
green color when in the slicing stage; me¬
dium late in maturing. A highly popular
shipping variety because of its deep green
color. Also used to some extent in green¬
houses. Size 10x2% inches. Edible in 58
days. Weight, 2 pounds. Pkt„ 5c; oi.. 10c;
yA lb., 40c; % lb., 75c; lb„ $1.40, postpaid.
Miscellaneous Vegetables
Cress
PEPPER or TOXGUE GRASS — Sown with
White Mustard makes an excellent salad,
most refreshing used in bread sandwiches.
210 EXTRA CURLED — A distinct, compact
growing variety, leaves deeply cut, and
curled at the edges. Charming pungent
flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c, postpaid.
211 WATER — A distinct Cress, thriving
best in moist positions, or in brooks or
ditches, where its roots and stems are sub¬
merged. Makes a delicious and appetizing
salad. Pkt., 10c.
Endive
Endive Green Curled 255
Excellent for salad; easily grown and re¬
mains fit for use late in the fall.
255 GREEN CURLED— One of the best va¬
rieties for general use; the heads grow very
close, leaves forming a dense mass and being
finely curled. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; *4 lb., 50c;
lb., $1.50, postpaid.
Egg Plant
Not so easily grown as Cucumbers, To¬
matoes, etc.; requires more care, but well
worth the trouble.
250 EARLY LONG PURPLE — One of the
earliest, most hardy and productive sorts;
fruits six to eight inches long, rich purple
and fine quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 40c; % lb.,
$1.50; lb., $5.00, postpaid.
251 NEW YORK IMPROVED PURPLE —
Has long been a favorite with market grow¬
ers. The plant grows to a large size; of a
spreading nature and absolutely spineless.
Each plant will usually produce 4 to 6 large
oval fruits of dark purple color, the quality
being second to none. For main crop, we
heartily recommend this excellent variety.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 40c; % lb., $1.50; lb., $5.00, post¬
paid.
Egg Plant New York
Improved Purple 251
Kale or Borecole
Excellent for late greens; is also much
relished by poultry; improved by a touch of
frost.
260 DWARF GREEN CURLED SCOTCH—
Grows 1 to 1% feet high, spreading growth,
leaves intensely curled. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c;
^4 lb„ 40c; lb., $1.25, postpaid.
Kohl - Rabi
TURNIP ROOTED
CABBAGE — Bulbs
grow above
ground; are strip¬
ped and cooked
like turnips, but
are much sweeter
and finer flavor.
270 EARLY
WHITE VIENNA
— Best for garden
cultivation, early,
dwarf top, fine
quality. For field
variety, see Field
Roots, page 18.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c;
% lb., 50c; lb., Kohl-Rabi Early White
$1.60, postpaid. Vienna 270
Leek
Splendid for soups,
the mainstay of
Scotch broth.
290 LARGE AMER¬
ICAN FLA G — T h e
most popular variety
with gardeners every¬
where; of strong
growing habit, very
broad leaved. If earth¬
ed up, blanches beau¬
tifully, forming excel¬
lent long white plants
which are a delight to
the cook. Pkt., 5c; oz.,
Leek, Large Amer- 15c; % lb., 35c; lb.,
icon Flag 290 $1.10, postpaid.
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Lettuce
LETTUCE — Big Boston 301
Grand Rapids 303
In hot weather Lettuce is always welcome on the table
and nothing- beats a few fresh heads pulled from your own
garden.
301 BIG BOSTON — Very popular for outside culture as
well as cold frame forcing. Heads large and compact; leaves
broad, almost smooth; color light green, slightly tinged with
reddish brown; heart greenish white, tinged yellow; of good
quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; *4 lb., 40c; y2 Ib„ 75c; lb., $1.40,
postpaid.
302 CALIFORNIA CREAM BUTTER— Plant compact,
heads large, globular and very firm; leaves broad, crumpled
and very thick; color dark, glossy green, freely spotted deep
brown; the heads blanch a beautiful creamy yellow; quality
the best. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 40c; y2 ib., 75c; lb.. $1.40,
postpaid.
303 GRAND RAPIDS — The favorite loose-leaved forcing
Lettuce; does well in the Northwest for early planting out¬
doors. Leaves short, spatulate in shape, excessively crumpled,
and the border heavily fringed; color very light green, with
no trace of brown. A most handsome and attractive Let¬
tuce. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; *4 lb., 40c; y2 lb., 75c; lb., $1.40,
postpaid.
304 MAY KING — A handsome, extremely early, compact
heading variety; leaves light yellowish green, tinged reddish
brown, while the heart blanches a rich golden yellow. Pkt.,
5c; oz., I5c; *4 lb., 40c; y2 lb., 75c; lb., $1.40, postpaid.
305 TENNIS BALL — A very reliable, adaptable, sure-head¬
ing sort; heads globular, firm and well blanched; leaves broad
and much crumpled; color light green and never spotted
brown; finest quality; very suitable for late sowing. Pkt.,
5c; oz., 15c; y4 lb., 40c; y2 lb., 75c; lb., $1.40, postpaid.
306 WAY-A-HEAD — A very early, handsome, sure heading
variety; the outer leaves are light green and crumpled; the
inner head blanches a rich buttery yellow; of superior qual¬
ity. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; y4 lb„ 65c; % lb„ $1.15; lb., $1.90,
postpaid.
307 WHITE PARIS COS — Smooth, long, narrow, upright
leaves and blanches nicely when tied up; color dark green;
quality fine; self-folding. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; *4 lb„ 40c; y2 lb.,
75c; Ib., $1.40, postpaid.
308 BLACK-SEEDED SIMPSON — One of the best and
most popular large, early, loose-heading varieties, succeeding
everywhere, and always reliable. Leaves very broad and
crumpled. Color light yellowish green. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c;
*4 lb., 40c; y2 Ib., 75c; lb., $1.40, postpaid.
309 PRIZEHEAD — A crisp and tender loose-leaved, non¬
heading variety, deservedly popular. Color, medium green,
shading to brown. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 40c; y2 lb., 75c;
lb., $1.40, postpaid.
Okra or Gumbo
Largely used in the South, and rapidly coming into use
in the North. Easily grown. Plant in drills when all dan¬
ger of frost is over and thin out the plants to from twelve
to eighteen inches apart. The green seed pods are used in
soups or stewed and served like asparagus. To keep for
Winter use slice the pods into narrow rings when young
and tender, string them and hang in the shade to dry.
357 LONG WHITE VELVET— Plants grow to a height of
California Cream Butter 302 31^ feet. The pods are white, long, smooth and tender, early
and productive. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; *4 lb., 25c; y2 lb., 40c; lb.,
70c, postpaid.
Mustard
White Part* Co* 307
A most delicious and pungent salad; best used in conjunction
with Curled Cress.
350 FINEST WHITE — Very pungent and appetizing salad.
Pkt„ 5c; oz., 10c; *4 lb., 25c; y2 lb., 40c; lb., 75c, postpaid.
Mushroom Spawn
Mushrooms are not so difficult to grow as many people imagine,
and as they represent such a real table delicacy, we anticipate
their being grown much more extensively. A simple plan is to
break up a brick in pieces the size of a pigeon’s egg and put under
the sod here and there in the pasture. You will be surprised at
the results. Cultural instructions supplied with every order.
355 LAMBERT’S PURE CULTURE — Recent trials have shown
this spawn to give much better results than the English stock,
no doubt owing to its being fresher and the spawn more vigorous.
40c a brick, postpaid. By express: brick, 25c; 5 bricks, $1.20; 10
bricks, $2.00; 25 bricks, $4.25.
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Muskmelon
Montreal Green Nutmeg 323
We pride ourselves that our strains of
Muskmelon are the very finest possible. The
selection we offer contains the very best of
the Early, Medium and Main Crop varieties.
325 BANANA — When growing-, looks just
like a great big banana; grows about 2 feet,
long, flesh of a deep salmon color, quality
very fine. Excellent specimens are brought
in to us by our customers every Summer.
Pkt., 5e; oz., 15c; y4 lb., 4©c; y2 lb„ 75; lb„
$1.25, postpaid.
326 ROCKY FORD — One of the most pop¬
ular varieties of Muskmelon. Our strain is
an exceptionally good one. The fruit is
small, almost round, perfectly smooth, show¬
ing no ribs; flesh thick and deep green,
showing a faint lining of pink and gold at
the center. The quality is of the best. Pkt„
5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 40c; yz lb., 70c; lb., $1.25,
postpaid.
327 POLLOCK’S NO. 25 — Very similar to
Rocky Ford, except that the flesh is salmon
colored. For those who prefer this to the
green flesh, we recommend this variety.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 35c; % lb., 65c; lb.,
$1.25, postpaid.
322 JENNY BIND — An old favorite, unusu¬
ally early, small, green fleshed; the fruit is
round, flattened at ends, ribbed and netted.
For an early variety the flesh is very at¬
tractive in flavor and quality. Pkt., 5c; oz.,
10c; y4 lb., 35c; y2 lb., 60c; lb., $1.00, post¬
paid.
328 EXTRA EARLY OSAGE — A distinct im¬
provement over the old type of Osage, be¬
ing also a week to ten days earlier. Fruit
dark green; flesh rich orange-salmon. One
of the best for general use. Pkt., 5c; oz.,
10c; V* lb., 35c; % lb., 60c; lb., $1.00, postpaid.
318 HALES BEST — A remarkably early
shipping; melon, oval in shape, 8 inches long
by 4% inches in diameter with heavy net¬
ting and fairly distinct ribbing. Flesh ex¬
ceptionally thick and deep salmon in color.
A most promising variety. Pkt., 10c; oz.,
25c: y4 lb., 70c; y2 lb., $1.20; lb., $2.00, post¬
paid.
319 EMERALD GEM — A choice variety, the
fruits being deep emerald green in color;
globular or slightly flattened shape; dis¬
tinctly ribbed and lightly netted; the flesh
being unusually thick, sweet and of a deep,
rich salmon color; the seed cavity being very
small. An excellent variety for home use
and for the local market, but we do not
recommend it as a shipping variety. Pkt„
5c; oz., 10c; y4 lb., 30c; y2 lb., 55c; lb., $1.00,
postpaid.
320 EXTRA EARLY KNIGHT— An ex¬
tremely early medium-sized melon; the
fruits being oblong, distinctly ribbed and
closely netted; the flesh being fairly thick
and very sweet; the color medium green
blending to light pink. One of the best
melons for the Northwest and an excellent
shipper. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 lb., 30c; y2 lb.,
55c; lb., $1.00, postpaid.
321 HONEY DEW — Green fleshed; rapidly
gaining in popularity and bids fair to become
one of the most generally grown sorts. The
fruits are large, oval shape, generally
about 10 inches long and 8 inches in diam¬
eter; surface is smooth and hard without
ribbing or netting; creamy white in color;
the flesh being a light emerald green, very
thick and ripening right to the rind. The
quality of this melon leaves nothing to be
desired. It keeps well and is an excellent
shipping sort. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; y4 lb., 35c;
y2 lb., 65c; lb., $1.25, postpaid.
323 MONTREAL GREEN NUTMEG — Is pos¬
sibly famed more than anything else for the
unusual size to which it can be grown;
fruits weighting 18 to 20 pounds being quite
common. Fruits are round, flattened at both
ends; medium green color, ribbed and netted;
the flesh is remarkably thick and of su¬
perior quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 30e;
y2 lb., 50c; lb., 90c, postpaid.
324 PETOSKEY or PAUL ROSE — Oblong
in shape; color deep green, slightly ribbed,
netted, thick flesh; of a deep salmon color,
excellent quality; grows to a popular size
for market use and is an excellent shipper.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; y4 lb., 30c; y2 lb., 50c; lb.,
90c, postpaid.
Mitchell has become quite famous as a
shipping center for melons. Fruits of thfe
finest quality are shipped out in carload
lots, and the industry promises to become
very lucrative for the farmers of the dis¬
trict. Our sales of both Muskmelon and
Watermelon seed were phenomenal and all
who used them were satisfied.
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335 WATERMELON TOM WATSON
Watermelons
As with Muskmelon, we exercise the greatest
care to insure that our stocks will be of the very
finest quality.
330 CITRON, COLORADO PRESERVING — A
decided improvement on the old Preserving Citron;
seeds are green; the shape of the fruit is roundish
oblong; very early; hardy and productive. Pkt..
5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 30c; y2 lb., 50c; lb., 90«,
postpaid.
331 CITRON, RED SEEDED — In many respects
this is similar in quality and productiveness to
the Green-seeded variety. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Y± lb.,
30c: Yz lb., 50c: lb.. 90c, postpaid.
332 COLE’S EARLY — One of the earliest; very
hardy; of medium size, nearly round; rind dark
green, striped a lighter shade; flesh deep pink and
excellent in quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 lb., 25 C;
Yz lb., 40c: lb.. 75c, postpaid.
333 PEERLESS or ICE CREAM— Very early, of
medium size, and one of the best for the North¬
west; short, oblong in form; rin(d thin, light green,
mottled and finely veined with a darker shade;
flesh bright scarlet and very sweet. Pkt., 5c; oz.,
10c; *4 lb., 30c; Yz lb., 50c; lb., 80c., postpaid.
337 LONG LIGHT ICING — A large type of the
long melons. Rind light green; seeds white. Flesh
of excellent quality. Early and productive; will
produce melons 25 pounds in weight and over. An
ideal variety, but not recommended for shipping.
Pkt., 5#; oz., 10c; % Jb., 20c; Yz lb., 35c; lb., 65c,
postpaid.
334 ROUND LIGHT ICING— While not as early
as Cole’s Early, is sufficiently early to insure its
ripening in any state in the Northwest or even in
Canada. It grows to a fair size, is nearly round;
the flesh is a beautiful bright red, while the rind
is very light green; the quality is excellent. Pkt.,
5c: oz., 10c; Yt lb., 20c; Yz lb., 35c; lb., 65c, post¬
paid.
335 TOM WATSON — In our opinion the best
shipping melon on the market, and second to none
as a main crop variety.; produces large size fruits;
color a medium green; flesh a rich red and of ex¬
cellent quality. We recommend our strains as
being second to none, and suggest that this be
used as the main crop sort. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Yt
lb.. 25c: Yz lb., 40c: lb.. 75c, postpaid.
336 KLECKLEY’S SWEET — This melon did very
well with many of our customers last season; it
grows to a fairly large size, is medium early and
exceedingly sweet; oblong in shape; rind very dark
green, flesh bright rich red, white seeded. Not
recommended for shipping, but excellent for home
use. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Yt lb., 25c; Yz lb., 40c; lb.,
75c, postpaid.
338 VOLGA or WINTER — Quite a new depar¬
ture in Watermelons. Besides being early and of
delicious quality it is unique in that it will keep I
in good condition if stored in a cool place until
Christmas or even longer. The fruits are of medium
size, round, pale yellow when maturing, very thin
skin. The flesh is bright red, crystalline, sweet as
honey. Seeds very small and black. We confidently
recommend you to give this excellent new Melon a
trial. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; Yt lb., 55c; Yz lb., 95c;
lb., $1.50, postpaid.
339 HUNGARIAN HONEY — A superb early
variety, uniformly globe-shaped, color dark green,
mottled and veined with a darker shade, flesh
brilliant red, ripening clear to the rind and of
highest quality; seeds brown and very small. Pkt.,
5c; oz., 15c; Yt lb., 45c; Yz lb., 75c; lb., $1.25, post¬
paid.
340 GRAY MONARCH — A large type of the long
melons; the rind is light green. The seeds are
white. Not recommended as a shipping variety,
but mostly adapted for home markets. It is large,
very productive and fairly early in maturity, and
mature fruits will generally weigh about 25 pounds.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Yt lb., 20c; Yz lb., 35c; lb., 65c,
postpaid.
341 ROUND DARK ICING — Medium to large in
size, moderately early and good in quality. Fruit
round and dark green, flesh bright red, seeds white.
Pkt. 5c; oz., 10c; Yt lb., 20c; Yz lb.. 35c: lb.. 65c,
postpaid.
WHO SAID WATERMELON?
A not infrequent scene on the farms around
Mitchell, S. D.
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Onions
The Onion is one of the most important crops
in the Northwest, so far as vegetables are con-
aerned; it is also one of the most healthful vege¬
tables, eaten either raw or cooked.
There is a vast difference in the quality of dif¬
ferent stocks of Onion Seed. Our Onion Seeds are
all grown from choice selected bulbs and can be
depended upon to give the best results. Our seed
is all new crop of strong vitality.
360 PRIZETAKER — One of the largest Onions
grown in the Middle West, a sure cropper, globe
shaped, color light straw, highly recommended.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 30c; % lb., S5c; y2 lb., $1.50; lb., $2.50,
postpaid.
361 AUSTRALIAN BROWN— Noted for its keep¬
ing qualities and productiveness; the color is quite
distinct; very early, semi-globe shaped. Should
be given a trial in every garden. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c;
Vt, lb., 65c; % lb., $1.25; lb., $2.00, postpaid.
362 DANVERS YELLOW GLOBE— One of the
most popular and extensively grown varieties and
deservedly so; the outer skin is reddish brown,
lemon colored underneath; medium size; very early,
and a good keeper. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; y4 lb., 75c;
yz lb., $1.30; lb., $2.25, postpaid.
363 LARGE RED WETHERSFIELD— Probably
the oldest and best known type of Onion. A fine,
large, handsome variety with bright red colored,
somewhat flattened bulbs and purplish white flesh.
Very productive and a good keeper. Pkt., 5c; ozv
30c; y4 lb., 85 c: Va lb . $1.50 lb., $2.50. postpaid.
364 SOUTHPORT RED GLOBE— The finest type
of red Onion; perfect globe shape with a small
neck; excellent keeper; color a deep purplish red.
Our strain is particularly good. Pkt., 5c; oz., 30c;
y4 lb., 85c; y2 lb., $1.50; lb., $2.50, postpaid.
365 STRASSBURG — The most popular variety
for growing Yellow Dutch Onion Sets. The sets
are uniformly round, plump, and a bright yellow
color. Full grown Onions are bright yellow, some¬
what flattened in shape; the flesh is white and
mild. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; y4 lb., 65c; % lb., $1.25;
lb., $2.00, postpaid.
380 SOUTHPORT YELLOW GLOBE — A beauti¬
ful globe-shaped Onion, color deep golden yellow;
small neck and heavy thick skin; flesh white, crisp
and mild in flavor; excellent shipping sort. Pkt.,
5c; oz., 30c; y4 lb., 85c; y2 lb., $1.50; lb., $2.56,
postpaid.
381 SOUTHPORT WHITE GLOBE — Globe-
shaped; skin of purest paper white, flesh very
crisp, fine grained and snowy white in color; ex¬
ceedingly mild. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; y4 lb., $1.20;
y2 lb., $2.00; lb., $3.50. postpaid.
PICKLING VARIETIES
382 WHITE BARLETTA — Bulb small, beautiful
white color, flat on top and conical at the bottom;
extremely early and a most valuable pickling sort.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; % lb., 75c; y2 lb., $1.50; lb.,
$2.50. postpaid.
383 SILVERSKIN — Is most adaptable. If sown
thickly will form small white bulbs suitable for
pickling, or if thinned out will produce large bulbs
of excellent keeping quality. Also used for the
production of White Dutch Sets. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c;
y4 lb., 75c; y2 lb., $1.30; lb., $2.25, postpaid.
385 WHITE WELSH— Does not form a bulb like
other Onions, but only a small enlargement at the
base of each shoot. Ready for use very early in
the Spring; comes up every year. Pkt., 5c; oz.,
30c; y4 lb., 85c; y2 lb., $1.50; lb., $2.50, postpaid.
Disco Northern Grown Seed Potatoes
Write for our special quotations on potatoes, carlots or less.
The Potato crop should occupy a more prominent
place than it does. With the advent of improved
machinery for planting, digging and loading into
wagons, the labor difficulty has been materially re¬
duced. To obtain best results, it is necessary to
change seed frequently and get selected northern
grown stock which has been specially grown for
seed purposes. The varieties we offer have been
carefully tested, are heavy croppers and good
quality.
770 IRISH COBBLER — Said to have been raised
by an Irish shoemaker and he sure knew a good
Potato. One of the most universally grown Pota¬
toes, popular from coast to coast. Strong grower,
deep eyes, hardy constitution, tubers roundish, flat¬
tened somewhat at ends; skin creamy white, foliage
deep green, flowers purple; early, good cropper and
Bplendid quality. Lb., 25c; 3 lbs., 65c postpaid.
15 lbs.., 75c; 60 lbs., $2.00; 300 lbs., $9.50. Express
or Freight not prepaid.
771 EARLY OHIO— One of the earliest varieties
grown; tubers round, oblong; skin light pink;
deeper in color at seed end, eyes numerous, but
shallow. Flowers white. Quality good. Lb., 25c;
3 lbs., 65c, postpaid. 15 lbs., 75c; 60 lbs, $2.00;
300 lbs., $9.50, Express or Freight not paid.
772 RED TRIUMPH — This is an early season
variety; matures about ten days earlier than Early
Rose and is mach more productive. The vines
grow erect, the foliage is a nice dark green, and
the tubers are of medium size, round and uniform
in shape. The eyes are slightly depressed; the
flesh is very fine grained. This is an excellent
Potato and is recommended for early use for the
home garden. Lb., 25c; 3 lbs., 65c, postpaid; 15
lbs., 75c; 60 lbs., $2.00; 300 lbs., $9.50; Express
or Freight not prepaid.
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ONIONS — Continued
386 ONION SEED IN MIXTURE
For the convenience of our customers who only
want to provide space in their garden for one
patch of Onions, we have made up a mixture con¬
sisting of every variety listed in our catalog. By
planting this mixture you can, in a small space,
have quite a selection to draw from for your varied
needs, whether it be a white Onion for a salad or
a stronger flavored Onion for soups. In fact,
whether you want a white, red, yellow or brown
Onion, you can pick whatever you want when you
want it. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; Ya lb., 65c; Yz lb., $1.25;
lb., 82.00, postpaid.
Onion Sets
The small Onion Sets for the production of Onions
are very popular in the Northwest, as they can be
used or sold earlier as a rule, which is an impor¬
tant feature. In buying sets, care should be exer¬
cised to see that they are in good planting condi¬
tion. In the very nature of things the production
of sets is an interference with Nature and the nat¬
ural growth of the Onion, and in consequence they
require special care and attention to ensure that
they will be kept in good condition, ready to grow
and mature quickly when planted. Sets sold
throughout the country in very many instances are
given no attention whatever, and in consequence
cannot be expected to produce the maximum crop.
(Postpaid!
1-lb. 2-lbs. 4-lbs.
390 Yellow Dutch Onion Sets . $0.25 $0.45 $0.85
391 White Dutch Onion Sets . 30 .55 1.00
392 Red Dutch Onion Sets . 25 .45 .85
393 Yellow Multiplier Onion Sets . . .35 .65 1.20
Write for prices on larger quantities.
Onion Plants
Three years ago when Onion Sets were a very
short crop and the supply was altogether inade¬
quate to meet the demand, our attention was
drawn to the possibility of Onion Plants as a sub¬
stitute. We secured a supply from one of the best
growers in Texas. The shortage of Onion Sets
naturally afforded a favorable opportunity for
their introduction. The plants were so small and
shrivelled up, that we cannot say that our custom¬
ers took to them with enthusiasm, but they tried
them, and the results were more than satisfactory.
They were delighted with them, and while they
, have not displaced Onion Sets, they have undoubt¬
edly become a very formidable competition. They
seem to make a better Onion, with no seed heads,
splits, doubles or bottle necks. Practically every
Onion Plant makes a good Onion.
396 White Bermuda Onion Plants, postpaid: 100,
25c; 200, 45c; 300, 60c; 500, 85c; 1,000, $1.50.
Onion Plants
Peanuts
Early Sweet 460
Contrary to the opinion expressed by many. Pea¬
nuts can be grown successfully in the Northern
States. The main thing is to sow seed of a hardy
type which has been Northern grown and conse¬
quently acclimated.
460 EARLY SWEET — Without exception the best
variety to sow in the Northern States; it stands
both heat and drought admirably and is the earliest
variety to ripen. The nuts are deliciously sweet.
Can be grown in any light, sandy soil where pota¬
toes succeed well. Pkt., 5c; lb., 30c; 5 lbs., $1.20,
postpaid.
Parsnip
A valuable and nutritious vegetable for general
use; also excellent for stock feeding purposes.
410 HOLLOW CROWN— Long, smooth, and of
good quality; heavy cropper. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Ya
lb., 30c; Yz lb., 50c; lb., 90c, postpaid.
411 LARGE GUERNSEY — Shorter and thicker in
the root than “Hollow Crown” ; an excellent mar¬
ket gardener’s variety. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 lb.,
30c; % lb., 50c; lb., 90c, postpaid.
Parsley
Parsley Champion Moss Curled 400
Very useful for flavoring soups and for gar¬
nishing.
400 CHAMPION MOSS CURLED — A compact¬
growing, densely curled variety of a dark green
color, very popular for garnishing. Pkt., 5c; oz.,
10c; Ya lb.. 25c; % lb, 4Cc: lb., 75c, postpaid.
401 HAMBURG or TURNIP ROOTED — The
edible roots resemble a small, thick parsnip, both
in shape and color; much used for flavoring soups
and stews. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Ya lb., 25c; Yz lb.,
40c; lb., 75c, postpaid.
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Peas
NOTTS EXCELSIOR 424
Peas are an ever-increasing- and more important
crop. Our stocks have been selected with the
greatest care. The varieties are such as will suc¬
ceed well, and the quality is of the very best. By
a judicious use of Early, Second Early and Main
Crop Varieties, a succession throughout the whole
season can be maintained.
EARLY VARIETIES
420 GRADES IMPROVED — Quite as early as the
old type of Gradus or Prosperity, but a much
heavier and more certain cropper. Growers who
have grown the old type will remember its unfor¬
tunate habit of throwing small pods. This has
been entirely eliminated from the new type.
Height 3 feet. Pkt.. 5c; % lb., 20c; lb., 35c; 3 Ids.,
90c; 5 lbs., SI. 40, postpaid. By express, 10 lbs. or
more at 23c per lb.
421 AMERICAN WONDER — Probably the most
popular early Pea on this continent. The foliage
is a dark color, while the pods, which are borne in
great profusion, are lighter in color, small size,
square ended; heavy cropper: height, 1 foot. Pkt.,
5c; % lb., 20c; lb., 30c; 3 lbs., 8oc; 5 lbs., $1.25,
postpaid. By express, 10 lbs. or more at 20c per lb.
422 LITTLE GEM — Just a trifle later and a few
inches taller than the foregoing. If sown at the
same time, will maintain a succession. Height, 1%
feet. Pkt., 5c; y2 lb., 20c; lb., 30c: 3 lbs., 85c; 5
ibs., $1.25, postpaid. By express, 10 lbs. or more at
20c per lb.
423 LITTLE MARVEL — An extra fine dwarf
sweet-flavored Pea. Foliage and pods very dark
green; pods 3 inches long, nearly round and square
ended; very productive; height 14 inches. Pkt„
10c: y.z lb.. 20c; lb., 35c: 3 lbs, SI 00: 5 lbs., $1.50,
postpaid. By express, 10 lbs. or more at 25c per lb.
424 NOTTS EXCELSIOR— A very early dwarf
growing variety of branching habit. Pods are
small, blunt ended, while the Peas are of a deli¬
cious flavor. A heavy cropper. Height lbi feet.
Pkt., 5c; y2 lb., 20c; lb.. Sue; 3 lbs., 80c: 5 lbs.,
$1.25, postpaid. By express, 10 lbs. or more at 20c.
456 SUGAR DWARF WHITE EDIBLE PODDED
— Differs from other Peas in that the pods can be
J used similar to string beans, 2 feet high; pods
i light green, 2% inches long, pointed and narrow;
| very early. Pkt.. 10c: V> lb.. 20c: lb., 35c; 3 lbs.,
90c: 5 lbs., $1.40, postpaid. By express, 10 lbs. or
more at 23c per lb.
SECOND EARLY VARIETIES
440 DAISY — May be best described as an early
Stratagem; fairly productive and of excellent
quality. Height 2 feet. Pkt.. 10c; y2 lb., 20c; lb.,
35c; 3 lbs , SOc: 5 lbs., $1.40. postpaid. By ex-
| press, 10 lbs. or more at 23c per lb.
442 THOMAS LAXTOX — An excellent Second
! Early, coming into use almost immediately after
j “Gradus,” and much more productive than this
: excellent variety. Height 2% feet. Haulms mod-
j erately stout; medium green in color; pods usually
j round and square ended; the peas are a beautiful
: dark green color, of excellent quality. Pkt,, 5c; V%
! lb.. 20c: lb., 35c: 3 lbs., $1.00; 5 lbs., $1.50, postpaid.
By express, 10 lbs. or more at 23c per lb.
444 POTLATCH OR BIG DINNER— This splen¬
did variety ripens a few days later than American
i Wonder; the pods are very much larger, usually
j borne in pairs and in the greatest profusion. The
vines grow from 18 to 20 inches high, are strong
! and vigorous with luxuriant dark foliage, bearing
pods 3% to 4 inches in length, broad and pointed
at the ends. We believe this to be the most profit¬
able second early in cultivation. Pkt., 10c; y2 lb.,
20c; lb., 35c; 3 lbs., $1.00; 5 lbs., $1.50. postpaid.
By express, 10 lbs. or more at 25c per lb.
MAIN CROP VARIETIES
445 BLISS EVERBEARING — An old standard
I late main crop variety. Height 3 feet. Vines and
I foliage sturdy and strong, dark green. Pods usually
I in pairs, medium green, 3 inches long, straight and
| pointed, containing 4 to 5 light green peas of good
! quality. Matures following Telephone. Pkt., 10«;
| y2 lb., 20c; lb., 30c; 3 lbs., 80c; 5 lbs., $1.25. By
! express, 10 lbs. or more at 20c per lb.
449 DUKE OF ALBANY — The earliest Main Crop
I variety, coming into use immediately following the
last of the second earlies; vigorous growing and
i unusually productive; pods beautiful dark green,
I nearly 5 Inches long, broad and pointed: excellent
I for exhibition and a splendid market sort. Pkt.,
i 10c; y2 lb., 20c; lb., 35c; 3 lbs., 90c; 5 lbs., $1.40,
| postpaid. By express, 10 lbs. or more at 23c per lb,
450 RENTPAYER — Undoobtedlv one of the
1 finest Peas; quality is beyond compare, and an
1 excellent cropper; height 2% feet. Pkt., 10c; ^ lb.,
SOc; lb., 30c: 3 lbs., 8 0c; 5 lbs., $1.25, postpaid,
! By express, 10 lbs. or more at 20c per lb.
451 IMPROVED STRATAGEM— One of the beat
i known main crops, and the most popular. Vine*
I stout, of a dark green color; pods usually 4% inchea
' long, slightly curved, pointed and dark green. Pkt.,
| 10c; y-z lb.. 20c; lb., 30c: 3 lbs., 80c; 5 lbs., $1.25,
; postpaid. By express, 10 lbs, or more at 20c per lb.
452 TELEPHONE — An old favorite, popular in
i Great Britain for many years; grows to a height of
; 4 feet and produces great wealth of podded peaa
I which are borne on strong haulms. To obtain the
\ maximum results, they should be rodded or brushed
I with rods not less than from 5 to 6 feet high. If
i this is carefully attended to. the plants will bear
excellent pods for quite a long period. The pods
average 4 Vz inches long, are straight, broad and
pointed, usually containing 8 large, light green
peas of delicious flavor. Pkt., 10c; y2 lb., 20c: lb.,
35c; 3 lbs., 90c; 5 lbs., $1.40. postpaid. By express,
10 lbs. or more at 23c per lb.
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Pepper
Splendid for sea¬
soning and for
making Chow Chow
and Chili Sauce.
465 LARGE BELL,
or BULL NOSE —
This first early va¬
riety is very popu¬
lar in the North¬
west, being well
adapted for pick¬
ling purposes; the
scarlet* fruits are
two inches in dia-
Bull Nose 465 meter, 3 inches
long, blunt at the
end, while the flavor is mild and sweet. Pkt.,
5c; oz., 30c; *4 lb., 90c; lb., $3.00, postpaid.
466 LONG RED CAYENNE — A very popular
variety; the fruits average 4 inches long and
% inch in diameter; they usually grow in a
peculiar curved and twisted manner; are a
bright red color. The name is rather apt as
they are unusually hot and pungent. Pkt.,
5c; oz., 30c; % lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50, postpaid.
467 NEAPOLITAN — Earliest and most pro¬
ductive large variety and one of the sweetest.
Fruit bright red, 4 inches long and 2 inches
thick. Pkt., 5c; oz., 35c; % lb., $1.10; lb.,
$3.75, postpaid.
468 RED CHERRY — Fruits small, round or
cherry-shaped: rich scarlet and very hot.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 30c; % lb., 90c; lb., $3.00, post¬
paid.
Rhubarb
521 VICTORIA — Well known standard va¬
riety. Good for general use. Pkt., 5c; oz.,
10c; 14 lb., 30c, postpaid.
Salsify or
Vegetable
Oyster
525 MAMMOTH SANDWICH
ISLAND — Cultivated for the
sake of its yellowish white
roots which are stored for use
as a Winter vegetable. The
leaves of this new variety
may be used as a salad. Pkt.,
5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 50c; lb.
$1.50, postpaid.
Salsify
Mammoth
Sandwich
Island 52o
Pumpkin
Always in demand for
pies; easily grown. Our
stocks of pumpkin, like
everything else, are espe¬
cially selected and guaran¬
teed to give satisfaction.
480 EARLY SUGA R—
Fruits small, round, flat¬
tened at the ends and
slightly ribbed; skin and
flesh deep orange yellow;
flesh very thick and of
good quality. Pkt., 5c; oz..
5c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 50c;
$1.50, postpaid.
Early Sugar 480
481 JAPANESE PIE — Grows to a large size; skin
deep green with dark stripes; flesh deep yellow and
of high quality; the seeds are sculptured like Chinese
letters. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 35c; 14 lb., 60c; lb.,
$1.00, postpaid.
482 KING OF THE MAMMOTHS — Without doubt
the giant among Pumpkins, specimens having been
grown weighing as high as 250 pounds and measuring
2 feet or even more in diameter; the fruits are round
and flattened, slightly ribbed, while the skin is a
salmon-orange, the fle£h being bright yellow and very
thick. Useful alike for pies and stock feeding. An
excellent keeper. Pkt., 10c; »z., 15c; 14 lb., 45c; % lb.,
70c; lb., $1.25, postpaid.
483 LARGE CHEESE or KENTUCKY FIELD—
Large, round, flattened fruits, much ribbed and creamy
buff in color; flesh yellow and very deep; of fine qual¬
ity and one of the best canning sorts. Pkt., 5c; oz„
10c; 14 lb., 15c; % lb., 30c; 11»., 50c, postpaid.
484 CONNECTICUT FIELD — The most popular va¬
riety for planting in corn for stock feeding and also
for making pies; fruit oblong, flattened at the ends,
smooth, hard, reddish orange skin, with orange-yellow
flesh. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 15c; 14 lb., 30c; lb., 50c,
postpaid.
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Radish
White Icicle, No. 501
Rosj Gem, No. 491
Welcome at every meal, and being so easily
grown, there is no excuse for their absence.
TURNIP OR ROUND VARIETIES
491 ROSY GEM — Deep scarlet on the top, blend¬
ing into white at the bottom. A very fine sort
either for forcing or open ground culture. Pkt.,
5c; oz., 10c; 44 lb., 25c; 44 lb., 40c; lb., 75«.
postpaid.
492 SCARLET GLOBE — A bright red variety
with firm, crisp, tender flesh; grows to a large
size without becoming pithy. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c;
44 lb., 25c; 44 lb., 40c; lb., 75c, postpaid.
493 SCARLET TURNIP WHITE TIPPED — Extra
early forcing variety, valuable also for ordinary
outdoor use. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 44 lb., 25c; 44 lb.,
40c; lb., 75c, postpaid.
494 NON PLUS ULTRA— Very early bright scar¬
let, with short top; useful for forcing; crisp and
tender. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 25c; 44 lb., 40c;
lb.. 75c, postpaid.
495 WHITE GLOBE— A
beautiful white skinned va¬
riety; tender and crisp.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 44 lb.,
25c; 44 lb., 40c; lb., 75c,
postpaid.
496 TURNIP VARIE¬
TIES, MIXED — For home
use, sowing in mixture is
very desirable, and recom¬
mended, as it enables one
to have a varied selection
at a small cost and in a small
space. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 lb.,
25c; *4 lb., 40c; lb., 75c, postpaid.
OLIVE OR OVAL- SHAPED
497 FRENCH BREAKFAST—
The most popular variety; oblong
in form, small and quick grow¬
ing; color bright rose scarlet, with
small white tip. Pkt., 5c; oz.,
10c; 44 lb., 25c; 44 lb., 40c; lb.,
75c, postpaid.
498 EARLY SCARLET OLIVE¬
SHAPED — Very early, bright
scarlet; flesh white and crisp.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 44 lb., 25c; 44
lb., 40c; lb., 75c, postpaid.
499 EARLY WHITE OLIVE-SHAPED
—Handsome, small, white, quick-grow¬
ing variety; mild, crisp and tender.
Pkt., 5c; oz., lfto ; 14 lb., 25c; 44 lb., 40c;
lb., 75«, postpaid.
LONG-SHAPED VARIETIES
500 CH ARTIER — A very handsome
variety; roots 7 to 8 inches long, and
rather thick; deep scarlet at the top,
shading off to pure white at the tip.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 44 lb., 25c; 44 lb.,
40c; lb., 75c, postpaid.
501 ICICLE — The leading long white
radish and one of the earliest; beautiful
quality, and remains fit for use a long
time. Pkt., 5c; oz.. 10c; 44 lb., 25c; 44
lb., 40c; lb., 75c, postpaid.
504 LONG BRIGHTEST SCARLET— One of
the best and earliest of the long scarlet rad¬
ishes; crisp and tender. Pkt., 5c: oz., 10c; 44
lb., 25c; 44 lb., 40c; lb., 75c, postpaid.
503 MIXTURE (All Varieties)— A mixture of
all Summer varieties for home use: the selec¬
tion is A-l. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 lb., 25c;
44 lb., 40c; lb., 75c, postpaid.
FALL OR WESTER YARIETEES
This type of Radish is not grown as exten¬
sively as it ought to be, considering its excel¬
lence. Sown in June or July, they keep all
Winter stored in sand in a cool cellar free
from frost. Try them.
French Breakfast,
No. 497
510 BLACK SPANISH, ROUND — Roots round, 3 to 4 inches in diameter; skin almost
black; flesh white, crisp and pungent. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 44 lb., 25c; 4fe lb., 40c; lb..
75c, postpaid.
511 BLACK SPANISH, LONG — One of the latest and hardiest varieties for Winter
use; roots 8 to 9 inches long, 2 to 3 inches in diameter, and nearly black in color.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 44 lb., 25c< *4 lb., 40c; lb., 75c, postpaid.
512 CHINA ROSE (Scarlet China) — One of the best Winter sorts; skin smooth,
rose color; flesh white, crisp, pungent; 4 to 5 inches long and 2 inches thick. Pkt..
oc; oz., 10c; 44 lb., 25c 44 lb., 40c; lb., 75c, postpaid.
Long Black
Spanish
No. 511
China Rose,
No. 512
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Delicious Squash 558
SQUASH
The Squash is one of the most nutritious and valuable of garden vegetables. The Summer vari¬
eties come to the table early in the season, the Fall and Winter varieties from August till Spring.
560 TABLE QUEEN — Acorn or Des Moines. A small very productive variety having very many de¬
sirable qualities. Its very convenient size, perhaps more than any other feature, has caused it to
attract unusual attention both of truck grower and home gardener. One Squash will make a nice
meal for a hungry person. The shell is quite thin, ribbed, and a beautiful dark green color. The
flesh is a rich golden and very thick, while the seed cavity is small. The quality is superb and it is
an excellent keeper. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; y4 lb., 60e; y2 lb., $1.10; lb., $2.00, postpaid.
558 DELICIOUS — A Winter variety of medium size, pear-shaped, of a dark green color, flesh
orange, very dry and fine flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; y4 lb., 50c; y2 lb., 80c; lb., $1.50, postpaid.
550 EXTRA EARLY ORANGE MARROW — The earliest of the Marrow Squashes and of fair size;
color orange-red; very prolific; a good keeper, and of highest quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; y4 lb., 35c; %
551 GIANT SUMMER CROOKNECK— The largest and one of the
earliest Summer Varieties; fruits often 2 feet long; very warty, and deep
orange in color. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 35c; y2 lb., 60c; lb., $1.10, postpaid.
552 GOLDEN HUBBARD — Quite like the Hubbard in form and habit,
but decidedly earlier; shell is moderately warted, hard, strong, and of rich
orange red color; flesh deep orange, dry, and of best quality. Pkt., 5c; oz„
10c; y4 lb., 35c; y2 lb., 65c; lb., $1.25, postpaid.
553 IMPROVED HUBBARD — The standard Winter Squash; fruits large,
heavy and moderately warted; shell dark bronze green; flesh bright orange-
yellow, fine grained, thick and dry. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 35c; y2 lb.,
60c; lb., $1.10, postpaid.
554 WARTED HUBBARD — This variety of the Hubbard is a great
favorite with the market men. Very striking in appearance, the warty
knobs draw general attention. Grows to nearly double the size of the
common Hubbard. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 lb., 35c; y2 lb., 60c; lb., $1.10, post¬
paid. ,
SPINACH '
Very easily grown, and will give a plentiful supply of tasty, healthful
greens throughout the season.
535 BLOOMSDALE or SAVOY — Very early and hardy and one of the
best for market and canning; plant of upright growth; Petiole (stem) 3
inches long; leaves medium size; color glossy green. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c;
*4 lb., 20c; y2 lb., 35c; lb., 60c, postpaid.
536 LONG-STANDING ROUND SEEDED— Slower growing than Blooms-
dale, but stands much longer before running to seed; leaves very large and
of good substance. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; y4 lb.,
20c; y2 lb., 35c; lb., 60c, postpaid.
540 NEW ZEALAND— Entirely distinct
from the true Spinach; plant tall and spread¬
ing, with numerous side shoots; leaves medium
green, rather small and pointed; grows well
in hot weather and under adverse conditions.
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; y4 lb., 30c; y2 lb., 50c; lb.,
85c, postpaid.
537 KING OF DENMARK — A recent in¬
troduction, and we believe it to be by far the
best of the long-season varieties, remaining
nearly two weeks longer than others before
running to seed. The plants are early, vigorous
and spreading, in habit; the leaves are rounded, somewhat crumpled and
blistered, and deep green in color. In productiveness and quality King of
Denmark has no superior. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 20c; y2 lb., 35c; lb.,
60c, postpaid.
For Spinach Beet or Swiss Chard, see page 21.
STRAWBERRY
The raising of Strawberry Plants from seed is very simple; they are
easily grown. Sow the seed thinly, in a small box or. seed pan, cover very
slightly and press down firmly. Water by dipping in a bucket or other
vessel so as not to disturb the seed. Thin out as soon as young plants are
fit to handle. _
570 LARGE FRUITED PERPETUAL SAINT FIACRE— Fruit oblong or
heart-shaped, large size; of good red color; flesh, salmon pink; very juicy,
slightly acid, of excellent flavor. Pkt., 10c, postpaid.
lb., 65c; lb., $1.25, postpaid.
Spinach King of Denmark
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Squash— Contd.
555 EARLY WHITE
BUSH SCALLOP — Very
early Summer Squash;
fruit flattened and scal¬
loped, comparatively
smooth on the surface
and creamy white color.
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 lb.,
35c; % lb., 60c; lb., $1.10,
postpaid.
559 MAMMOTH WHALE
— Fruit 2 to 3 feet long,
thick in the middle and
narrowed at the stem
end, sometimes weighing
75 pounds; skin gray
green; flesh orange-yel¬
low, of excellent quality.
Pkt., 10c; ox., 20c; *4 lb„
50c; y* lb„ 90c; lb., $1.50,
postpaid.
556 VEGETABLE MAR-
R O W, LONG WHITE
Early White Bush Scallop 555 BUSH — The well known
Long White English
Vegetable Marrow; the
fruits are smaller than the trailing variety, but the plants take up much less space and
can be planted closer. Pkt„ 10c; oz., 25c; ^4 lb., 70c; % lb., $1.20; lb., $2.00, postpaid.
557 VEGETABLE MARROW, LONG WHITE TRAILING — Fruits larger and a more
abundant cropper. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; % lb., 70c; % lb„ $1.20; lb., $2.00, postpaid.
Tomatoes
A most popular and wholesome vegetable;
can be easily grown if attention is paid to
cultural instructions supplied with every
order.
581 BONNIE BEST — A very early variety;
fruits medium size; good market sort; free
from hard core. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; *4 lb.,
75c; lb., $2.75, postpaid.
582 CRIMSON CUSHION — The largest of
the bright red colored Tomatoes; heavy crop¬
per, of excellent quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 55c;
Va lb., $2.00; lb., $5.50, postpaid.
5S3 DISCO EARLIANA — Our strain of this
excellent variety is second to none and is,
we believe, the earliest and best Tomato in
cultivation; unusually productive for an
early sort; the fruits are of a medium size,
round, very smooth and solid; the color is a
bright scarlet; the flesh is of excellent qual¬
ity and has, by careful selection, been de¬
veloped so as to be as free as possible from
seeds. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; *4 lb., 75c; lb., $2.75,
postpaid.
584 GOLDEN QUEEN — Beautiful golden
yellow color; ripens early; produces a large,
smooth, solid fruit; very attractive and ad¬
mirable for mixing with the red variety for
salads. Pkt„ 5c; oz„ 35c; Va lb., $1.10; lb„
$4.00, postpaid.
585 JOHN BAER — Our stock of this excel¬
lent variety is of very uniform type; early,
productive and of excellent quality. Splen¬
did variety for shipping. Pkt., 5c; oz., 30c;
Ya lb., SOc; lb., $2.75, postpaid.
586 PONDEROSA — An exceptionally large,
purple fruited Tomato, one of the best for
home use; the fruit is very solid with few
seeds. Our stock of this variety is a great
improvement over the old type, the rough¬
ness and tendency to split having been en¬
tirely overcome. Pkt., 10c; oz., 65c; Ya lb.,
$2.00; lb., $5.50, postpaid.
SMALL FRUITED VARIETIES
590 PEAR-SHAPED RED — Useful for pre¬
serves. Fruits distinctly pear-shaped, beautiful
bright red color. Pkt., 5c; oz„ SOc; Ya lb„ 90c,
postpaid.
591 PEAR-SHAPED YELLOW— Similar to the
red variety with exception of color. Pkt., 5c;
oz., 30c; ^4 lb., 90c; lb., $3.50, postpaid.
592 RED CHERRY — Fruits very small, about
the size of a large cherry; smooth and round;
for preserves. Pkt., 5c; oz., 60c; Y* lb., $2.25; lb„
$6.00, postpaid.
593 — STRAWBERRY (Ground Cherry or Husk)
— The true Golden Husk Tomato; esteemed for
preserves. Pkt., 5c; oz., 35c; Ya lb., $1.00; lb., $3.75,
postpaid.
594 YELLOW PLUM — A small yellow fruited
variety, resembling a plum in size and form. Pkt„
5c; oz., 30c; Ya lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50, postpaid.
Disco Earliana is a Wonderful Cropper.
Disco Earliana 5S3
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Turnips
If grown quickly and used as soon as ready, before
they become stringy, the small garden Turnips are a de¬
lightful vegetable. For late use, DISCO Garden Swede
is more desirable.
610 PURPLE TOP STRAP LEAVED — A very early, pro¬
ductive variety. Roots are flat, medium size, purple or
dark red above ground, white below; flesh is white, ex¬
ceedingly tender and fine grained. The most widely
cultivated and best known variety on the American con¬
tinent. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; lb., 20c; yz lb., 35c; lb., 60c,
postpaid.
611 PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE — Very similar to the
above in every particular excepting the shape, being a
perfect globe shape, whereas the other variety is some¬
what flat. A very superior sort and we highly recommend
it. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 20c; yz lb., 35c; lb., 60c, post¬
paid.
612 WHITE EGG — An early, oval or egg-shaped vari¬
ety, roots of medium size, smooth and clear white, of
the very best quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 lb., 25c; %
lb., 40c; lb., 75c, postpaid.
SWEDE OR RUTABAGA
614 DISCO SPECIAL GARDEN OR TABLE SWEDE —
Recommended for garden purposes, being very compact
in top, with small, clean, neat, well-shaped roots, thick
skin and sweet, tender flesh. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 lb„
20c; y2 lb., 35c; lb., 60c, postpaid.
Pot, Sweet and Medicinal
630 ANISE — Used as a condiment for flavoring. Pkt.,
10c, postpaid.
635 BALM — An old-fashioned seasoning. Pkt., 10c,
postpaid.
636 BASIL BUSH — In demand for flavoring. Pkt., 10c,
postpaid.
637 BASIL, SWEET — Very aromatic for flavoring. Pkt.,
10c, postpaid.
638 BORAGE — A beekeeper’s plant. Pkt., 10c, postpaid.
639 CARAWAY — The seeds are used for flavoring, l’kt.,
10c, postpaid.
640 CATNIP — Grown for bee pasture; also seasoning.
Pkt., 10c, postpaid.
641 CORIANDER — The seeds are used for flavoring.
Pkt., 5c, postpaid.
642 DILL — For flavoring pickles. Pkt., 10c, postpaid.
643 FENNEL — For garnishing and flavoring sauces.
Pkt., 10c, postpaid.
650 HOREHOUND — Very useful for coughs. Pkt., 10c,
postpaid.
651 HYSSOP — Great medicinal value. Pkt., 10c, post- Disco Special Garden Swede 614
paid.
Purple Top Strap Leaved 610
Herbs
655 LAVENDER — Very fragrant perfume.
Pkt., 10c, postpaid.
660 MARJORAM, SWEET — For season¬
ing. Pkt., 10c, postpaid.
670 ROSEMARY — Leaves very fragrant.
Pkt., 10c, postpaid.
671 RUE — Used medicinally. Pkt., 10c,
postpaid.
680 SAGE — Most useful aromatic herb.
Pkt., 10c, postpaid.
681 SAVORY, SUMMER — Useful aromatic
herb. Pkt., 10c, postpaid.
690 THYME — Useful aromatic herb. Pkt.,
10c, postpaid.
695 WORMWOOD — Good poultry medicine.
Pkt., 10c, postpaid.
800 Ash, Green (Fraxinus viridis) .
801 Ash, White (Fraxinus Americana) .
802 Ash, Mountain (Sorbus Americana) .
803 Birch, White (Betula alba) .
804 *Caragana (Siberian Pea Tree) .
805 Cottonwood (Populus deltoidea) .
806 *Fir, Balsam (Abies balsamea) .
807 ^Honeysuckle (Lonicera tatarica) .
809 *Lilac (Syringa vulgaris) .
810 Maple, Soft (Acer negundo) .
811 *Maple, Ginnalian (Acer tataricum) .
812 Olive, Russian (Elaeagnus angustifolia)
813 Pine, Scotch (Pinus sylvestris) .
814 *Plum, Native (Prunus niger) .
816 Spruce, Norway (Picea excelsa) .
817 Spruce, White (Picea alba) .
Tree Seeds
Surround your house with trees, shrubs, and a
hedge here and there; plant them judiciously, not
too close, so that in time they will darken the
iiouse and be a nuisance, but close enough to afford
shelter and privacy and make your place more
homelike.
The most economical and in the long run the
most successful method of raising trees and shrubs,
whether for hedges, windbreaks or as ornamental
trees around the home, is to raise them from seed
right at your own home.
Those marked with an asterisk (*) are suitable
for hedges and should be sown tliinly either in 2
or 3 rows 9 inches apart, according to whether a
narrow or wide hedge is desired, just where you
want the hedge.
Pkt.
Oz.
% lb.
% lb.
. .$0.10
f 0.20
$0.60
$1.00
. . .10
.25
.70
1.10
. . .10
.25
.85
1.50
. . .10
.25
.85
1.50
. . .10
.30
1.00
1.75
. . .10
.25
.85
1.50
. . .10
.75
2.25
4.00
. . .10
.75
2.25
4.00
. . .10
.25
.85
1.50
. . .10
.15
.35
.60
. . .10
.50
2.00
3.00
. . .10
.20
.70
1.10
. . .10
.50
2.00
3.00
. .10
.25
.85
1.50
. . .10
.45
1.50
2.50
. . .10
1.00
3.50
6.00
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Disco Specialties in Sweet Peas for 1928
Instead of listing- our Sweet Peas in alphabetical sequence under their generic classifi¬
cation, we list them by themselves. We do this because of the importance we attach to thiB
beautiful race of flowers.
Everybody loves Sweet Peas — they are so easily grown, and at the same time no other an¬
nual flower responds more readily to good cultivation and proper care. Our selection of
varieties is excellent and represents the best in their respective colors.
New Standard Spencer
Varieties
2226 HEART PICKFORD — This excellent
new variety is a product of Morse’s of Cali¬
fornia, who have contributed many valuable
varieties of Sweet Peas. In regard to this,
the raisers say: r‘Mary Pickford is one of
the choicest Spencer varieties it has ever
been our pleasure to introduce.” In our
opinion this is one of the finest recommenda¬
tions that could be given to this variety. It
is a light and dainty cream-pink, with just
the faintest suffusion of salmon. A sturdy
grower, producing an abundance of four-
flowered sprays on long, stout stems. Pkt.,
10c.
2227 MISS CALIFORNIA — In Miss Califor¬
nia we have a Sweet Pea novelty which com¬
pels admiration and attention from the ex¬
pert or the novice, whether grown for exhi¬
bition or for garden decoration.
As a cut flower for interior decoration
Miss California excels, as both by daylight
and by artificial light the color is truly mag¬
nificent.
The general effect is a rich, beautiful sal¬
mon-cream pink of a distinctly new shade.
The flowers are large, beautifully waved and
borne in fours on long, stout stems. The
plant is an exceptionally vigorous grower,
and cannot but give satisfaction to every¬
one. Award of Merit, British National Sweet
Pea Society, 1924. Pkt„ 10c.
222S DOREEN — Doreen is a huge, bright
carmine Sweet Pea. It is much larger and
brighter than all other carmine varieties we
have tried. The color is bright and out¬
standing, and we anticipate Doreen will be
popular with exhibitors on account of its
size. The plant is a most vigorous grower,
and bears a profusion of four-blossomed
sprays. Pkt., 10c.
2229 CAMPFIRE — In Campfire we have the
brightest scarlet sun proof Sweet Pea ever
offered. It is the last word in vivid color,
and stands out beside all other varieties in
this class. The flowers will stand the hottest
sunshine, in fact, the brighter the sun the
better the color. The flowers, while not
huge, are of fine size and borne in profusion
on plants of great vigor. This variety is
highly recommended for garden decoration
and cut flower use, and will always be in
demand. Pkt., 10c.
2230 YOUTH — An exceptionally large and
fragrant Sweet Pea. The color is white,
edged in a beautiful manner with a delicate
soft rose-pink. The plant is robust in
growth, and bears four-blossomed sprays in
great profusicp. Pkt., 10c.
2231 CRIMSON KING — The finest crimson
Sweet Pea. The color is a solid, rich, deep,
clear crimson throughout, becoming richer
in the throat. Absolutely no distinguishing
difference between color of standard and
wings. The flowers are of precisely the same
distinct color from bud to “passing off”
stage. Entirely free from sunburn and wind
scald at all times.
The strong, straight stems, 16 to 18 inches
long, stand out well from the foliage and in¬
variably carry more four fine blooms than
three.
In the crimson-flowered class. New Crim¬
son King Spencer Sweet Pea is unequalled in
color, in size and in perfection of bloom.
Pkt., 10c.
New Early Flowering
Varieties
2296 VULCAN — ;The brightest of all scar-
| lets. Never burns or scalds. Produces freely
on long stems.
The vine is of uniform height, and there
| is no tendency whatever to throw even an
: occasional tall or coarse vine.
The color is the most vivid scarlet ever
seen in Sweet Peas; never burns in the hot¬
test sunshine, and in fact, the brighter and
| hotter the sun, the brighter and more in-
| tense is the color. Stems are long, and the
j three or four blossoms are always gracefully
j spaced.
None of the existing so-called scarlet va-
, rieties equal Vulcan in intensity of color,
| and whether under artificial or natural light
i the brilliancy of the coloring stands out very
strongly. Pkt„ 10c.
2297 SILVER BLUE — Vines do not vary in
! growth, retaining the true Early Flowering
type of vines.
The large flowers are borne three or four
to a spray, are beautifully spaced, and are a
pleasing delicate shade of lavender-blue,
showing up splendidly in both natural and
artificial light. Stems are long and sturdy.
For a light blue we feel that those grow¬
ing Sweet Peas under glass will find Silver
Blue a most satisfactory variety. Pkt., 10c,
229S BLUE BOY — The largest and clearest
blue we have seen in Early Flowering Spen-
I cers. The vine is of the true Early Flower-
1 ing type, being entirely free from coarse
; plants; they are very uniform in growth and
produce freely sprays of three or four
blooms. The individual flowers are very
large, of a clear blue color, well spaced on
stem, and the stem is very long and sturdy
but not coarse.
Markets requiring a dark colored Sweet
! Pea will find this variety very satisfactory.
Pkt., 10c.
2299 — SWEET LAVENDER — There is al-
! ways room for a better lavender, and this
j new variety, we predict, will surpass any¬
thing in this group. A pure lavender self,
i of enormous size, beautifully frilled, always
| bearing fours and with good stems. Sweet
i Lavender will undoubtedly become the most
! popular variety among lavenders for forcing.
Pkt., 10c.
2300 ORANGE KING — We take pleasure in
! introducing Early Orange King, a wonderful
j advance in early Sweet Peas. It is a beauti-
i ful glowing orange and practically sun
I proof. It throws four regularly on long.
stiff stems. A spray of this grand variety
I under artificial light is glorious. This is
indeed the richest and deepest orange-col¬
ored Earlv Sweet Pea yet introduced. Pkt.,
1 lOc.
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Constance Minton Spencer Sweet Peas, 2022
Sweet Peas
Standard
Spencers
Giant or Butterfly
Select List. Large
Packets , 10c Each
2010 BARBARA —
a r g e salmon-
orange.
2021 C H E R U B —
Rich cream edged
rose.
2022 C O N -
STANCE HINTON
— White, of enor¬
mous size and fine
Spencer form.
2030 DAINTY
SPENCER— Large
white edged with
clear rose-pink.
2033 DEFIANCE
— A fine large
orange - scarlet,
absolutely burnless.
Vigorous grower.
The best in its class.
2031 D O B B I E’S
CREAM — The best
primrose self, grand
color.
2032 DON AD VAR
— Large, light laven¬
der, pleasing color.
2040 ELPRIDA
PEARSON — Large
shell-pink, a leader
in its class.
2051 FIERY CROSS
— Bright red-orange-
cerise, very beauti¬
ful.
2060 GEORGE
HERBERT — Bright
rosy carmine, of
large size.
Disco
2070 HELEN PIERCE — White mottled and
marbled bright blue.
2071 HERCULES — Mammoth rosy pink, fine
form and color.
2080 ILLUMINATOR — A glorious orange-
salmon, overlaid with cerise pink.
2100 KING EDWARD— Rich crimson self;
vigorous grower.
2101 KING MANOEL — Giant chocolate- ma¬
roon self.
2102 KING WHITE — A superb white, the
best for the Northwest.
2110 LORD NELSON — Dark blue.
2120 MARGARET ATLEE — Apricot-pink on
cream ground.
2130 MARGARET MADISON — True laven¬
der, a very dainty flower.
2131 MIRIAM BEAVER — Soft shell-sal¬
mon-pink on cream ground.
2121 MRS. CUTHBERTSON — Pink and white
bi-color; best of its class.
2123 MRS. HARDCASTLE SYKES — Delicate
blush pink, a great favorite.
2140 ORCHID — Lavender suffused pink.
2160 ROSABELLE — Bright rose, one of the
very best, fine form.
2171 ROYAL PURPLE — The very best pur¬
ple variety; aptly named.
2180 SENATOR — Claret and chocolate stripe
on light heliotrope.
2191 THE PRESIDENT — Dazzling orange-
scarlet, fine flower.
2200 VERMILION BRILLIANT — Fine large
scarlet, the best of its class.
2210 WARRIOR — Rich chocolate and ma¬
roon, a fine type.
2211 WEDGEWOOD — Clear, azure blue,
with mauve tint.
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Disco
New Early Flowering
Long Season Spencer
The development and perfecting
of this new race is destined, we be¬
lieve, to increase the usefulness of
this the most popular annual flower
in the wide world. The history of
its discovery is very interesting and
dates back to 1889. At that time
only one variety, so far as is known,
had developed these early flowering
characteristics, viz: Extra Early
Blanche Ferry. Since that time the
genius of the hybridizer and selec-
ter has been busy; in fact, unceas¬
ing, in their labors, and as a conse¬
quence we have today almost as
comprehensive a range of color in
the Early type as in the Standard
Spencers.
The early varieties are admirably
adapted for greenhouse work, foi
the Northwest, the fact that they
will bloom about a month earlier
is of inestimable value in view of
the short seasons experienced. They
also thrive better and continue
longer in flower in Southern States
where extreme heat is experienced.
2250 HEATHERBELL — A very
pleasing color, being a rich mauve
which changes to a mauve lavender
after being cut and standing in
water for a little while. Flowers
are large, borne in fours, with stout
stem. Pkt., 10c.
2255 MELODY — Exquisite rose
pink on white ground, very similar
to the famous Countess Spencer.
Very free-flowering and a most at¬
tractive flower. Pkt., 10c.
Sweet Peas
2260 MORNING STAR — A very popular
flower, the standard being a deep orange-
scarlet and the wings a rich crange-pink;
produces large flowers, three and four on a
stem. Pkt., lOc.
22S0 WEDGEWOOD — A very telling flower
of beautiful blue color; quite distinct. Pkt.,
10c.
2265 SNOWFLAKE — The best early white
variety. Flowers large, of good substance
and borne profusely. An excellent variety
for market use. Pkt., 10c.
2270 SONGBIRD — An excellent pale pink
variety which is very desirable for cutting.
Flowers borne on long stems, with mostly
four large, well waved blossoms to each stem.
Pkt., 10c.
2275 SPRING MAID — A beautiful cream
pink variety; very strong growler. Flowers
large and vines quite floriferous; cream
ground flushed rose-pink. Pkt., 10c.
2200 YARRAWA — Of Australian origin.
The introduction of this variety really at¬
tracted more attention to this new strain
than did the original or first variety. Color
is bright rose-pink, with a clear creamy base,
the wings being slightly lighter in color;
flowers large and beautifully waved. Pkt,
10c.
2205 EARLY FLOWERING MIXED — A
choice mixture of the best of the early-flow¬
ering varieties. Pkt.. 10c.
Disco Special Mixtures
2220 DISCO SPENCER OR BUTTERFLY MIXTURE — Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; % lb., 75<\ A
beautiful blend of 75 Spencers, including many new varieties. The choicest mixture
to be had.
2225 DISCO GRANDIFLORA MIXTURE — Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 50c. A splendid
assortment of finest colors, blended to harmonize and insure a fair proportion of all.
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Candy Toft, 2581
Disco Choice Flower Seeds
Those marked “H. H. A.” signify Half Hardy Annuals, are
best sown in pots or boxes indoors and transplanted to their
flowering quarters when the weather is favorable. Those marked
“H. A.,” Hardy Annuals, may be treated in the same manner but
may also be sown right out-of-doors. If sown lightly and the •
plants thinned out after they have germinated, they will give
excellent results. Those marked “H. A. C.” are Hardy Annual
Climbers, may be either sown in pots or boxes and transplanted.
Those marked “H. P.” are Hardy Perennials, and those marked
“H. B.” are Hardy Biennials. Both may be planted indoors in
the Spring and transplanted. Half Hardy Perennials (H. H. P.)
and Half Hardy Climbers (H. H. C.) should be sown indoors and
transplanted in open ground when the weather is favorable, and
lifted in Fall if intended to save them during the Winter. “G. P.”
and “G. A.” are Perennials and Annuals for decoration. Sown
indoors and transplanted in pots.
We recommend our customers to write to U. S. Dept of Agri¬
culture, Washington, D. C., for a copy of Farmers’ Bulletin
No. 195. '
2512 ALYSSUM — Benthami Sweet Alyssum, H. A., 4-inch;
valuable for edgings. Pkt., 5c.
2524 AQUILEGIA — H. P., mixed double, 24-inch, very beau¬
tiful colors. Pkt., 10c.
2527 ASPARAGUS — Plumosus nanus, G. P., asparagus fern. !
Pkt., 25c.
2528 ASPARAGUS — Sprengeri, G. P., ideal basket plant.
Pkt., 15c.
ASTERS — H. H. A. Our selection of Asters is the finest ever
offered to the garden lovers of the Western States; easily grown;
provide abundance of cut flowers. Pkt., 10c.
2531 Comet — Mixed, 18-inch.
2534 Comet — Giant mixed, 18-inch.
2537 Dwarf Chrysanthemum — Mixed
2539 Dwarf Victoria — Mixed, 9-inch.
2542 Sinensis — Mauve, 18-inch.
2543 Sinensis — Lovely single forms
9-inch.
of the orginal Chinese
Alpine mixed, 6-inch,
Aster; 18-inch.
2548 AURICULA — H. P.,
border strains. Pkt., 10c.
2559 BALSAM — Double Camellia-flowered, H. H.
inch. A splendid pot plant. Pkt., 10c.
2561 BELLIS PERENNIS — H. P., monster double,
6 -inch, double daisies. Pkt., lOc.
2568 CALENDULA — Officinalis fl. pi. Meteor, H.
inch, Scotch Marigold, double. Pkt., 5c.
2566 CALCEOLARIA — Choice strain. G. A., 18 -inch,
anri self colored. Pkt., 25c.
2581 CANDYTUFT — H. A., mixed,
extra choice, 12-inch. One of the
brightest and easiest grown hardy
annuals, gives a gorgeous
throughout the season. Pkt.
grand
A., 24-
mixed,
A., 12-
display
5c.
Asters Comet Mixed, 2531
Calceolaria, 2566
Dakota Improved Seed Co., Mitchell , S. D.
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Centaurea Cyanus
Minor 2632
CANTERBURY BELLS — H. P., an old-fashioned flower
which everyone should have in their flower garden. Pkt., 10c.
2584 Single Mixed— 30 -inch.
2585 Double Mixed — 30 inch.
CARNATION — H. P., sown indoors in February they will
bloom in August, double, beautiful flowers and very free
bloomers.
2588 Rivera Market — 24- inch. Pkt., 15c.
2589 Grenadin — Double, 18-inch. Pkt., 10c.
2590 Chaubaud’s or Earliest French — 24 -inch. Pkt., 15c.
2591 Margarita — Semi-dwarf, mixed, 9-inch. Pkt., 19c.
CENTAUREA — Cyanus. The popular Cornflower or Bach¬
elor’s Button. H. A. Pkt., 5c.
2632 Minor — Blue, 2'4-inch.
2633 Minor — Mixed, 24-inch.
CHRYSANTHEMUM— H. A., spendid for cut flowers.
Pkt., 5c.
2598 Coronarium — Mixed, double, 18-inch.
2604 Tricolor — Mixed, 18-inch, bright and effective colors.
2607 CINERARIA — Hybrida grandiflora, G. A., 18-inch.
Pkt., 25c.
CIiARKIAS — Should be grown in every garden; easily
grown, make a gorgeous display. H. A. Pkt., 5c.
2611 Elegans.
2614 Pulchella — Double, mixed, 24-incli.
2615 COBAEA — Scandens, mixed, H. H. C. Makes a splen¬
did house plant. Pkt., 10c.
2616 COCKSCOMB— Glasgow Prize G. A., 12-inch, beauti¬
ful crimson comb. Pkt., 10c.
2617 COLEUS— (Flame Nettle). Mixed, G. P., 24-inch, beau¬
tiful foliage plant, fine for window, pretty year in and year
out. Pkt., 10c.
2620 CONVOLVULUS — Minor,
mixed, H. A., 12-inch; dwarf morn¬
ing glory. Pkt., 5c.
2624 COSMOS — Mammoth Giant, mixed, H. H. A., 42-inch.
Pkt., 5c.
2646 DAHLIA — H. H. P., choice double, 48-inch. Pkt., 10c.
2653 DIANTHUS— Chinensis, double, mixed, H. B., 12-inch.
Pkt., 5c.
2661 DIGITALIS — Monstrosa, H. P., Giant Foxglove, 36-inch.
Pkt., 10c.
2674 ECHINOCYSTIS — Wild Cucumber, H. A. C., splendid for
verandas. Pkt., 5c.
2685 ESCHSCHOLTZIA — California Poppies, splendid for bor¬
ders, will produce an abundance of flowers all Summer, H. A.,
\ 2-inch, mixed. Pkt., 5c.
Coleus 2617
Cockscomb 2616
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2777 Double Tall Rocket — ivnxea.
2796 Annual Varieties — Mixed, 18-inch.
2801 Lupin us — Mixed, 30 -inch.
Geranium 2694
2694 GERANIUM — Zonale, choice, single mixed, G. P.f 18-inch,
delightful colors. Pkt., 25c.
GODETIA — Nothing can equal it for quickly producing a
blaze of flowers; H. A. Pkt., 5c.
2705 Mixed — Tall varieties, 18-inch.
2706 Dwarf Varieties — 12-inch.
2714 GYPSOPHILA — Elegans, alba, H. A., 18-inch, known as
Baby’s Breath. Pkt., 5c.
2730 HELIANTHUS — Globosus Fistulosus, H. A., 72-inch,
lemon color, intensely double quill. Pkt., 10c.
2733 HELICHRYSUM— Monster double mixed, H. A., 18-inch,
useful everlasting. Pkt., 5c.
2734 HELIOTROPIUM — Largest flowering giant mixed, G. P.,
24-inch, Heliotrope or Cherry Pie plant. Pkt., lOc.
2737 HOLLYHOCK — H. P., double, choice colors, 72-inch. Will
bloom the first year. Pkt., 10c.
2740 HUMULUS — Japanese Hop, a very rapid growing climber,
H. A. C. Pkt., 5c.
2765 JACOBAEA — Dwarf double mixed, H. A., 20-inch, beau¬
tiful double flowers, useful for cutting. Pkt., 10c.
2767 KOCHIA — Tricophylla (Summer Cypress), H. A., 24-
inch; the Mexican Fire Bush, beautiful foliage. Pkt., 5c.
2775 LANTANA — H. H. P., new Dwarf compact hybrids,
9-inch, spendid for pot plant, bloom outdoors all Summer.
Pkt., 10c.
LARKSPUR — H. A., beautiful annuals, succeed everywhere
and give charming effects. Pkt., 5c.
2776 Tall Branching — Mixed, 12-inch.
LUPINUS — H. A., Annual varieties,
flowers make gorgeous display. Pkt., 5c.
and
Jacobaea 2765
MARIGOLD — H. H. A., our strains of Marigold
are exceptionally fine, will produce a fine percentage
of double flowers of exquisite colors. Pkt., 10c.
2814 African Orange — 24 -inch.
2816 French Mixed — 18-inch.
2827 MESEMBRYANTHEMUM — Crystallinum, H.
H. A., Iceplant, easily grown, 3 -inch. Pkt., 5c.
2828 MIGNONETTE — H. A., large flowering, 12-inch.
Pkt. 5c.
NASTURTIUM — Our selection of Nasturtiums will be
found to contain a very choice assortment of colors. The
dwarf varieties are spendid for edgings of borders and the I
tall for covering unsightly corners or trellises.
2856 Tom Thumb Mixed — H. A., 12-inch. Pkt., 5c.
2860 Tall Mixed — H. A. C., fine for trellises. Pkt., 5c.
PANSY — One of the most interesting classes of flowers ;
grown. A bed of Pansies in bloom always has something j
new for you in variety of color. H. P.
Ice Plant 2827
2881 Bngnot’s Giant — 6-
inch, beautiful, large flowers.
Pkt., 10c.
2887 Mixed Colors — 6- inch.
Pkt., 5c.
2888 Trimardeau Gian t —
Mixed, 6-inch. Pkt., 10c.
Pansy 2881
In the kiss of the sun there is pardon,
In the song of the bird there is mirth,
We are nearer God’s heart in a garden
Than anywhere else on earth.
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Phlox 2901
2SS9 Disco Giant Mixture — A beautiful strain
of Pansies, containing a very fine assortment
of colors, beautifully blotched and marked. If
sown early in April or May, will bloom in July
or August, and can be kept through the Winter
if covered with a mulch of hay, straw or litter.
Pkt., 10c.
2S92 PELARGONIUM — Fancy, G. P., 18-inch.
Splendid for window and house decoration.
Pkt., 25c.
2594 PERILLA— Nankinensis, H. A. 18-inch,
beautiful wine colored foliage. Pkt., 10c.
PETUNIA — Nothing beats Petunias for giv¬
ing a splendid show. Can be treated as an¬
nuals or lifted and potted and kept all Winter.
H. H. P. Pkt., 10c.
2595 Giants of California — Mixed, 24-inch.
2S99 Hybrida Grandiflora — Fringed, mixed,
24-inch.
PHLOX — Very pretty annuals blooming the
whole season through; very useful for house
decorations, last a long time when cut, H. H. A.
Pkt., 5c.
2901 Drummondi Grandiflora — Mixed, 12-inch.
2905 Mixed Varieties — 6-inch.
Salpiglossis Grandiflora 2952
290S POPPY — Carnation flowered, H. A., mixed,
choice double flowers, 24-inch. Pkt„ 5c,
PORTULACA — H. H. A., forms masses of delicate
green foliage, covered with bright colored flowers.
Will stand any amount of dry weather.
2916 Grandiflora — Large single flowers, 6-inch.
Pkt., 5c.
2917 Grandiflora — Double mixed, 6-inch. Pkt., 10c.
2921 PRIMULA — Obconica grandiflora Hybrida,
G. P., 12-inch; one of the best window plants,
blooms continually. Pkt., 15c.
2922 PRIMULA Sinensis — Finest mixed. G. P.,
6 -inch. Pkt., 25c.
2923 PRIMULA Sinensis — Double mixed, G. P .
6-inch; splendid for Winter flowering in the house
or greenhouse; easily grown. Pkt., 25c.
2926 PYRETHRUM rose urn hybridum — H. P.,
double, 24-inch. Pkt., 10c.
2937 RHODANTHE Manglesi rose — H. H. A., 12-
inch; useful everlastings. Pkt., 5c.
2952 SALPIGLOSSIS Grandiflora — Mixed, H. H.
A., 24-inch; one of our most beautiful annuals.
Pkt., 10c.
2963 SILENE Pendula compacta — Pink, H. A.,
6-inch; charming for edging or rockeries. Pkt„
5c.
Verbena Hybrida 3009
2979 STREPTOCARPUS — Choicest hybrids, G.
P., 9-inch. Distinctive, easily grown house
plant. Pkt., 15c.
29S4 SWEET WILLIAM — Auricula eyed, H.
P., 18-inch; splendid for cutting. Pkt., lOc.
3009 VERBENA — H. H. P., hybrida mam¬
moth mixed. 6-inch; enormous flowers, col¬
ors fine. Pkt., 10c.
3014 VIOLETS — H. P.. Odorata mixed, sweet
Violets, 6-inch. Pkt., 10c.
ZINNIA — These do exceptionally well in
the Northwest. Our strains are magnificent;
by planting the large at the back and the
smaller in front, a grand show can be had.
Pkt., 10c.
3026 Elegans — Double, mixed, 24-inch.
3033 Elegans, Lilliput — Mixed, 12-inch.
3034 Disco Giant Dahlia-Flowered Zinnias
— The latest development in Zinnias, bearing
flowers of mammoth size and in form like a
perfect decorative Dahlia. As a result of
painstaking care and selection, the size, form
and coloring have been much improved the
past season. The mixture which we offer
contains a wonderful range of beautiful col¬
ors, 3 feet. Pkt., 10c.
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Increase Your Corn Yield 8 to 30%
with Bayer Seed Treatment
Now you can disinfect your seed corn before you plant it — and so help to prevent
seedling blight, root rot and other diseases that cause losses of millions of dollars to
corn growers annually.
Three years of practical use has proved the value of the new BAYER seed corn treat¬
ment. Increases in crop yield ranging from 8 to 30% have
been reported by farmers throughout the entire country.
Extensive tests on Dent corn conducted by Holbert,
Reddy and Koehler of the U. S. Department of Agriculture,
as reported in “Phytopathology” for January, 1926, show that
treatment with BAYER dust on nearly disease-free corn
seed gave an increase of 8.5 bushels per acre; on Diplodia
infected seed 15.8 bushels and on Gibberella infected seed 28.9
bushels.
No special equipment is needed for this new seed treat¬
ment. No tiresome or lengthy procedure is involved. And
the cost is less than 5c per acre.
BAYER Seed Corn Treatment permits earlier planting
and tends to reduce seed decay; increases germination; pre¬
vents seedling blight, root and stalk rots; reduces the amount
of “down” corn and increases the yield. Directions with
every package.
1 pound treats 6 bushels of corn.
4-oz. . $0.50 1-lb. . $1.75 5-lb. . $&00
PRICES F. O. B. MITCHELL, S. D. If required by parcel post, add postage to above price*.
Poultry Supplies and Sundry Requisites
For Garden and Farm
We are headquarters for Poultry Supplies;
also miscellaneous requirements for Farm and
Garden. We have not space to give descrip¬
tions of our full line. Write us for prices on
anything you require. Your inquiry will re¬
ceive prompt and courteous attention.
Poultry Supplies
50-lb. 100-lb.
Bag Bag
CHICK FEED, no Corn . $1.70 $3.35
With Corn . 1.60 3.15
CHICK DEVELOPER . 1.45 2.85
SCRATCH HEN FEED . 1.50 2.90
LAYING MASH . 1.80 3.55
CHICK STARTING MASH WITH
BUTTERMILK . 2.10 4.10
CHICK GROWING MASH . 1.80 3.55
ALFALFA MEAL . 2.50
CRUSHED OYSTER SHELL . 1.25
GRANULATED BONE
Medium . 2.30 4.50
Fine . 2.30 4.50
CHARCOAL
Poultry Size . 1.75 3.40
Chick Size . 1.75 3.40
MEAT SCRAPS . 2.60 5.00
FEED, SUNFLOWER . 6.00 10.00
The Cyclone Seed Sower
A Very Popular Seeder and Very Extensively
Used
Weight 4 lbs. Price, $2.25 each, prepaid.
If ordered with seeds valued at $10.00 or i
more, Special Price, $2.00, postage or express
prepaid.
POULTRY PUNCHES, 25c each, postpaid.
Planet Jr. Garden Tools
Write for special catalog.
100
Lb. Lbs.
CORN FOR POPPING . $0.10 $9.00
BIRD SEEDS — Finest recleaned. Hemp,
per lb., 15c; Canary, per lb., 15c; Bird Millet,
per lb., 10c; Parrot Food, per lb., 10c; Bird
Rape, per lb., 15c; DISCO Bird Mixture, per
lb., 15c. Postage Extra.
INCUBATOR THERMOMETERS, $1.00 each,
postpaid.
We always carry a stock of Tankage and Oil Meal of finest quality. Write for prices,
stating quantity required.
Above prices are F. O. B. Mitchell, S. D., and subject to market changes.
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Dakota Improved Seed Co., Mitchell , S. D,
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SEED INOCULATION
Nodules with Nitrogen worth
their weight in gold
Roots like this mean bigger
yield, better soil
The Best Inoculation for All Legume
Seeds Means Better Crops , Better
Soils , Less Fertilizer Expense
Seeds of all legumes — clovers, alfalfa, sweet clovers,
garden peas, beans and sweet peas, vetches, soy beans,
will yield far better results if inoculated with HUMO-
GERM and, in addition, leave in the soil a heavy deposit
of nitrogen which benefits all succeeding crops. No
other inoculant will produce the wealth of nodules ob¬
tained by using HUMOGERM. We believe in inocula¬
tion, we favor the soil medium, and we believe in HUMO¬
GERM. Of all inoculants manufactured, we believe it
is the most effective, and cheapest, consistent with high
quality.
WHAT HUMOGERM IS: A culture of bacteria espe¬
cially selected and bred for maximum vitality and
ability to take nitrogen from the air. They are carried
in a sterilized, finely ground, porous humus medium that
keeps them fresh, active, and vigorous. Economical and
easy to use, HUMOGERM is a sensible insurance and a
profitable investment.
HOW TO ORDER: Specify crop and number of bushels you wish
to inoculate (one-bushel size contains sufficient bacteria to thoroughly
inoculate one bushel of designated variety of legume seed).
PRICES ARE LOW. For small seeds — Clovers, Sweet Clovers,
Alfalfa, etc.
M-bus. size . $0.85 1 -bus. size . $1.00
}&-bus. size . .60 2H -bus. size . 2.25
Prices on Cultures for Large-Size Seeds — Soy Beans, Cowpeas,
Peas, Beans, Vetches, etc.
}&-bus. size . $0.35 1-bus. size . $0.60
5-bus. size . $2.25
Special Garden Size for Garden Peas, Beans, and Sweet Peas — 25 cts.
ODORLESS
ECONOMICAL
CONCENTRATED
EASY TO APPLY
THE MAGIC FERTILIZER IN TABLET FORM
Small size, 30 tablets . $0.25 Large size (pail), 1,000 tablets (enough for sea-
Medium size, 100 tablets _ .75 son’s supply for medium-sized garden) . $&50
Armour's Lawn and Garden Grower
ARMOUR’S LAWN AND GARDEN GROWER is a carefully blended mixture, rich in
plant foods selected for their known value in favoring the growth of lawn grasses, pro¬
ducing bumper crops of early succulent vegetables and beautiful flowers. It is also ex¬
cellent for shrubbery and trees. 100 lb. bags, $5.00; 50 lbs., $3.00: 25 lbs., $1.75; 5 lbs., 50c.
48
Dakota Improved Seed Co., Mitchell , S. D,
Disco Baby Chicks
Husky
Full of
Pep.
Hatched
from
Blood-
tested
Stock.
Quality Baby Clucks Shipped Anywhere and Everywhere, and 100% Live Delivery Guaranteed.
Our baby chicks are hatched in Mitchell, South
Dakota, from eggs produced by healthy, matured
stock, which have been culled very closely. These
chicks being hatched right, in a most up-to-date
hatchery from eggs that come from strong, sturdy,
farm range stock, every flock of which must un¬
dergo a most rigid inspection, and satisfy the
most exacting requirements before acceptance, will
develop rapidly into strong, husky birds. Our
rigorous climate and abundant sunshine produces
birds of exceptional vigor and constitution, and
chicks hatched from eggs produced from such
flocks can hardly fail to succeed.
DATE OF SHIPPING AND ORDERING
It is sometimes an advantage to give first, sec¬
ond and third choice of variety. That is. in the
event that you are not tied down to receiving one
particular variety. This gives a little leeway,
and sometimes enables us to serve you to better
advantage. In every case your first choice will
be sent, unless there is some real reason to give
you either the second or third choice.
The date of shipment will of course, to some
extent be governed by the weather conditions,
but, provided that conditions are favorable, we
will start shipping early in March, and continue
through April, May and June. We book orders
at any time for future delivery, and strongly
urge upon you the desirability of placing your
order early. You have everything to gain and
nothing to lose by placing your order early, as
orders will be filled in rotation, and the early
orders naturally will receive best attention. It
will help you, and it will also help us.
OUR GUARANTEE
We guarantee that all chicks sent out are from
standard bred stock, true to name, and we guaran¬
tee to deliver to the postoffice chicks that are
strong and healthy and able te travel to any
state in the Union. If you do not receive 100
per cent live delivery, mail us your notification
card, signed by your Postmaster or Mail Carrier,
and we will replace all dead chicks short of 100
per cent. We guarantee 100 per cent live ar¬
rival of chicks. All claims for dead chioks must
be made within 24 hours after chicks are received.
We do not make adjustments on chicks dying
after arrival.
ON ARRIVAL, OF CHICKS
Examine all chicks immediately on arrival and
open your box in a warm room (do not open In
the cold), in the presence of your postmaster or
Mail Carrier. Count the number of live chicks
you receive. We always add extra chicks to allow
for small losses. Please remember that any
claim for loss or shortage must be certified by
your Postmaster or Mail Carrier and mailed to
us same day shipment was received. Remember
that our hatches come off twice a week — on Mon¬
day and Thursday. If you received your chicks
in the first part of the week, they were hatched
on Monday; if you receive them the last part of
the week, they were hatched on Thursday. The
Monday hatched chicks should get their first feed
and water on Wednesday, and those hatched on
Thursday should have their first feed and water
on Saturday. Please remember this. Their first
feed ought to contain plenty of grit or coarse
sand. This is necessary for them to grind their
feed. Do not give too much water at first. If
you receive your chicks before they need their
first feed, leave them in a box in a well ventilated
room of 70 degrees. Do not feed too early. If
you do, the yolk will not absorb and will harden
in the chick and cause death.
HOW WE SHIP
We do not accept orders for less than 26. Our
baby chicks are sent by parcel post in Master
Breeder Chick Boxes, ventilated according to
weather conditions. The chicks are delivered to
your home by the carrier just the same as first
class mail.
ASSORTED CHICKS
Our assorted chicks are not weaklings as some
suppose. We do not ship weaklings, they are
good strong chicks of different varieties which
are left from filling our large orders and we put
them together as odd lots. One who does not
care for any special breed will find these the
cheapest to buy.
Postage
Paid
Price List of Baby Chicks
For Delivery March, April and May
100% Live
Delivery
S. C. W. Leghorns .
S. C. B. Leghorns .
S. C. Rhode Island Reds .
Barred Rocks . t
White Rocks .
Buff Orpingtons .
White Wyandotte
Assorted — Heavy,
25
50
100
300
500
1000
$3.50
$6.25
$12.00
$35.00
$57.50
$110.00
3.50
6.25
12.00
35.00
57.50
110.00
4.25
8.00
15.00
44.00
72.50
140.00
4.25
8.00
15.00
44.00
72.50
140.00
4.25
8.00
15.00
44.00
72.50
140.00
4.50
8.50
16.00
47.00
75.50
150.00
4.25
8.00
15.00
44.00
72.50
140.00
$12.00 per 100; Light, $10.00 per 100.
Write for reduced prices for June shipment.
Please note our terms carefully; we cannot vary from them.
25 per cent cash with order, balance 15 days before shipping date; cash with order If
chicks are wanted within 20 days from date of order.
For Brooders, etc., write for our special catalog.
Amount Enclosed
ORDER SHEET
Date _ 1928
Dakota Improved Seed Co., Mitchell, So. Dakota
Gentlemen: Please send the following seeds subject to the guarantee
and conditions of sale given in the DISCO Seed Book.
Currency
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Bank
Draft _
Money
Order _
Check _
Total.. . .
Space reserved for office use
Mr., Mrs. or Miss. Please write distinctly.
P. O _ State.
R. D. P. O. Box or Street No_
By State here if wanted by FREIGHT, EXPRESS or MAIL.
Nearest Railway Station _
if different from P. O.
Is there a freight agent at your railroad station? - _ -
If there is no freight agent at your shipping point, money must be sent
with order to prepay the freight charges.
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Quan¬
tity
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No.
Name of Seeds, Etc., Wanted
Price
Rate
Extension of
Cost
$ Cts.
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Date
Received.
Amount
Received _ _ _
Mail
No. of
Packets _
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Express
No. of
Packages _
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Sent-
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a order fori
ms mailed upon request. TOTAL.
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Be sure to give your Name and Address, and keep a copy of your order.
We will consider it a special favor if you write below the names of any of your friends who you think would
like our catalog.
Name
Post Office
State
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Id
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ZINNIAS
NP 3034
PACKETS 10£ EACH
SEE PAGE 45
BREEDERS AND GROWERS OF
PEDIGREED FARM AND GARDEN SEED
MITCHELL, SOUTH DAKOTA
GALLOWAY UTHO. CO. S.F.
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