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GARDEN, FIELD AND FLOWER SEEDS. CITY PARK LAWN SEED
GOOD SEEDS
LARGEST SEED HOUSE IN READING
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GOOD SEEDS
We Make a Specialty of Supplying Market Gardeners and Farmers
With Good Seeds.
Good Seeds
Only.
No Seeds
Taken Back
or Exchanged
We Sell Seeds
of All Kinds
Wholesale
and Retail
LOWER PRICES FOR 1932
ANNOUNCEMENT : This catalogue is the only medium we employ
in selling our seeds, we have no agents, and our business is con¬
ducted along the lines of efficiency and economy and on prac¬
tically a cash basis, in selling direct to planters we are able to do
so at reasonable prices.
NOTICE: Most failures with seeds are due to unfavorable weather or
soil conditions, too deep or too shallow planting, or other causes
entirely beyond our control, which make it impossible for us to
guarantee success. We take all possible care to supply seeds that will
under proper conditions produce satisfactory results ; seeds that will
grow and prove true to name and description.
STOCKS: We are prepared to furnish every item in this catalogue until
stocks have been sold out. All prices are subject to change without
notice ; some may advance, others may he reduced, which is governed
by the market.
MAIL ORDERS : Particular attention is given to orders received by
mail. In the Spring of each Season our orders for seeds by mail
increase to such an extent that in some instances we are forced to
delay orders a short time. It is advisable to send in your orders
early.
HOW TO ORDER: Please be sure to sign Name, Post Office, County
and State on every order you send us. Cash should accompany the
order, registered mail, or post office or express money order, bank-
draft or check; postage stamps accepted for small amounts.
TERMS: Prices in this catalogue are Net Cash F. O. B. Reading, Pa.
NON WARRANTY : We give no warranty, express or implied, as to
the description, purity, productiveness or any other matter for any
seeds we send out and we will not be in any way responsible for the
crop. If the purchaser does not accept the goods on these terms, they
are at once to be returned.
H. F. HERTZOG
Hardware and Seed Merchant
SIXTH and BINGAMAN STREETS - - - - READING, PA.
OPPOSITE MARKET HOUSE
Strictly Good Vegetable and Farm Seeds
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Catalogue Issued Each Year February 1st
THE SOURCE OF SUPPLY FOR EVERYTHING IN SEEDS
OF THE BETTER KIND
The demand for better quality Seeds is increasing rapidly. We are
constantly trying to impress this very important fact upon the planters
with the assurance of supplying them, in any quantity, with the best
Seeds obtainable.
We handle carloads of Seeds contracted for each season that come
to us direct from the growers.
We have a complete line of both Garden and Field Seeds. We handle
the best, not only the same old kinds with merely a new name, but
Standard Varieties, which we know are good.
We have a complete stock at greatly reduced prices. See our prices
on Beans, Peas, Lima Beans, Sweet Corn and Field Seeds. Considerably
lower prices on Red Clover, Alsike, Sweet Clover, Sudan Grass, and
Timothy.
Alfalfa is much cheaper than last year. The fine quality that we
handle regularly never fails to grow in this locality. For prices on Field
Seeds, see pages 32-35.
Send in your order early.
H. F. HERTZOG
Garden, Field and Flower Seeds
Largest Seed House in Reading
SIXTH AND BINGAMAN STREETS
OPPOSITE MARKET HOUSE
READING, PA.
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HIGH-GRADE NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS FOR 1932
- SELECTED VEGETABLE SEEDS -
The Best and Standard varieties of Vegetables, not the same old kinds
with merely a new name, but Standard Seeds which we know are good.
POSTAGE
Parcel Post Rates on Seeds from Reading, Pa.,
as follows:
First
pound or
fraction
Each addi¬
tional pound
or fraction
First Zone, Reading and within 50 miles of Reading. .
$0.07
$0.01
Second Zone, within 50 to 150 miles of Reading .
.07
.01
Third Zone, within 150 to 300 miles of Reading ......
.08
.02
Fourth Zone, within 300 to 600 miles of Reading ....
.08
.04
Fifth Zone, within 600 to 1000 miles of Reading ....
.09
.06
Large orders are usually sent by Express or Freight, at cost of purchaser.
COMPLETE LIST X/rpTT A DI 17 G17I7nC
OF STANDARD V LuL 1 AdLL jLLUj
ASPARAGUS
CULTURE — Sow early in Spring two
inches deep in rows 18 inches apart.
When one or two years old, transplant
into permanent bed, in furrows four to
five feet apart and two feet between the
plants. Deep loamy soil, thoroughly cul¬
tivated and heavily manured, is required
for permanent bed.
MARY WASHINGTON ASPARAGUS
COLUMBIAN MAMMOTH WHITE.
This splendid new variety is a sort
from Conover’s Colossal, and orig¬
inated on Long Island. The shoots
are pure white and require no
artificial blanching.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 35c, % lb. 65c,
lb. $1.15
CONOVER’S COLOSSAL. One of the
largest and most popular green
variety.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 35c, % lb. 65c,
lb. $1.15
MARY WASHINGTON. Asphodel.
The original, rust-resistant type. A
heavy yielding variety with long,
thick, heavy stalks, closely folded at
the tips; color rich, dark green.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, % lb. 50c, V2 lb. 75c,
lb. $1.25
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Northern Grown Seeds are Purest and Best
ARTICHOKES
CULTURE — Sow early in spring in
rows three inches apart. When one year
old, transplant to two feet apart each
way.
LARGE GREEN GLOBE. The best
sort for general use. Buds large,
nearly round; scales deep green,
shading to purple; very thick and
fleshy. Pkt. 5c, oz. 50c, % lb. $1.75
BEANS
Dwarf Yellow or Wax Podded
CULTURE — Beans can be planted
with safety any time from April 1st
to September 1st. They do better in
light, loamy soil, but will thrive well in
any good soil. Sow in rows two and
one-half or three feet apart, placing the
beans two to three inches apart and
cover the seeds with two inches of soil.
WARD WELL’S KIDNEY WAX. The
pods are straight and flat, 5 inches
long. They are a rich golden
yellow; brittle and stringless. Seed
is white with dark markings about
the eye.
Qt. 45c, peck $3.25, bu. $12.00
RUST PROOF GOLDEN WAX. Pods
are rather flat, 4 inches in length,
of light yellow, quite brittle, with
only slight strings when young.
Qt. 45c, peck $3.25, bu. $12.00
PENCIL POD BLACK WAX. A very
fine Round Pod Wax Bean. It is
an early maturing variety, of a
bright golden-yellow color, brittle,
solid and always free from strings.
Qt. 45c, peck $3.25, bu. $12.00
SURE CROP STRINGLESS WAX. A
hardy variety seeds Black. The
pods are large golden yellow, 6 to 7
inches in length, almost round, very
meaty, sweet and tender, perfectly
stringless and a prolific cropper.
Qt. 45c, peck $3.25, bu. $12.00
BOSTON PEA or WHITE NAVY—
The most popular of all the so-
called baking beans. Easily grown
and very productive. Green pods
about 4 inches long, containing 5 to
7 small almost round white beans.
Qt. 45c, peck $3.25, bu. $12.00
. Dwarf Green Podded Beans
ROUND POD KIDNEY WAX.
ROUND POD KIDNEY WAX. A very
fine Round Pod variety; entirely
stringless. The pods are 5 to 6%
inches in length, light yellow, seeds
medium sized, nearly white with a
little dark marking about the eye.
Qt. 45c, peck $3.25, bu. $12.00
GERMAN BLACK WAX. It is a
sturdy grower and yields well; pods
round, yellowish white, very early,
tender and of fine flavor, and bears
a long time. Seeds are glossy black.
Qt. 45c, peck $3.25, bu. $12.00
BURPEE’S BRITTLE WAX. The ear¬
liest of all wax beans; handsome
pods, which are nearly straight and
measure 4 to 6 inches long. They
are round and solid, fleshy, tender,
“brittle” and entirely stringless at
all stages of growth.
Qt. 45c, peck $3.25, bu. $12.00
DAVIES’ KIDNEY WAX. A white,
rustless and very productive bean;
the pods are flat, very long, straight
and handsome.
Qt. 45c, peck $3.25, bu. $12.00
BURPEE’S STRINGLESS GREEN
POD. The pods are ready to mar¬
ket two weeks earlier than the best
stock of Improved Early Red Val¬
entines.
Qt. 40c, peck $3.00, bu. $11.00
BOUNTIFUL. This is an early
dwarf flat green -podded variety,
vigorous and productive. The pods
are 6 to 7 inches long; absolutely
of vi yi o*l pqc
Qt. 45c, peck $3.25, bu. $12.00
BUSINESS IS GOOD
Our low prices leave no signs of
depression.
WE ARE BUSY
See our prices on Lima Beans,
Sweet Corn, Field Seeds. Every¬
thing in Seeds at reduced prices.
Special attention is called to the
superior quality of our Round Pod
Kidney Wax Beans; there is no
finer stock in the Country.
H. F. Hertzog, Largest Seed House in Reading
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GREEN PODDED DWARF VARIETIES — (Continued)
GIANT STRINGLESS GREEN POD.
As early as the Valentine, but larger
pods; full and fleshy; unusually
crisp and stringless.
Qt. 45c, peck $3.25, bu. $12.00
DWARF HORTICULTURAL*. Popu¬
lar variety; pods thick, broad, flat,
of medium length. Beans oval,
large, of excellent quality; light
brown, heavily splashed with car¬
mine.
Qt. 45c, peck $3.25, bu. $12.00
For Parcel Post Rates see Page 3
Pole or Running Beans
CULTURE — These are much stronger
growers than Bush Beans and require
good, strong stakes. They give a much
greater yield than bush beans, but being
more tender should never be planted be¬
fore May in this section. Use poles
about eight to nine feet long and set
firmly four feet apart each way.
MAMMOTH HORTICULTURAL
(POLE). We have an exceptionally
choice large seeded, large podded,
high colored stock of these beans.
They are the true old fashioned
type, hard to be found.
Qt. 50c, peck $3.75, bu. $14.50
KENTUCKY WONDER OR OLD
HOMESTEAD. Very long, round
pods are borne in large clusters
from 8 to 9 inches, silvery green;
when young, crisp, entirely string¬
less and of fine texture.
Qt. 50c, peck $3.75, bu. $14.50
LAZY WIFE’S POLE. Beans white,
pods green and entirely stringless;
produces an enormous quantity of
pods.
Qt. 50c, peck $3.75, bu. $14.50
KENTUCKY WONDER WAX. One
of the earliest of the pole wax sorts.
Pods 8 to 9 inches long, thick, de¬
cidedly creasebacked, very fleshy,
brittle, attractive and fine quality;
color light yellow.
Qt. 50c, peck $3.75, bu. $14.50
Lima Beans, Pole or Bush, on page 6.
Try our Mammoth Horticultural Pole Beans;
also the new Oxheart Tomato.
RED KIDNEY. The good old fash¬
ioned baking bean. The beans are
deep red in color, similar to the
White Kidney.
Qt. 50c, peck $3.50, bu. $13.50
LARGE WHITE MARROW. A popu¬
lar variety for winter use as a
shelled or dry bean. Seed pure
white. Very heavy yielder, the best
cooking bean of all.
Qt. 40c, peck $3.00, bu. $11.00
City Park Lawn Seed, Page 35
GOLDBN CLUSTER WAX.
GOLDEN CLUSTER WAX. An ex¬
cellent pole wax-podded sort; early,
vigorous, hardy and productive.
Pods 6 Mi to 7 inches long extremely
straight and flat, very fleshy, fine¬
grained, attractive and good qual¬
ity; color light waxy yellow. Beans
white, oval-shaped.
Qt. 50c, peck $3.75, bu. $14.50
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Northern Grown Seeds are Purest and Best
LIMA BEANS, Dwarf or Bush
BUEPEE’S BUSH SIMA,
CULTURE — Dwarf, or Bush Limas,
should be planted in rows three feet
apart, dropping two or three beans
fifteen inches apart in the row. Cover
about an inch deep. Dwarf Limas re¬
quire no support.
BURPEE’S BUSH. Plant large,
spreading occasional runners; hardy,
mid-season, and productive. Pods
4 to 4% inches long, containing
3 to 4 beans which are as large
as in the pole sorts, flat and white.
Qt. 50c, peck $3.75, bu. $14.50
BURPEE’S IMPROVED BUSH. Both
beans and pods larger than the old
type; average one more bean to the
pod; beans larger and thicker than
in the old form.
Qt. 50c, peck $3.75, bu. $14.50
DREER’S BUSH. A thick seeded, or
potato type, of Dwarf Lima; equally
productive with Burpee’s but a
week later; of high quality.
Qt. 50c, peck $3.75, bu. $14.50
FORDHOOK BUSH. A most excel¬
lent variety and exceedingly popu¬
lar with market gardeners. Pods
about 5 inches long, containing 4
to 5 large oval shaped, very thick
white beans.
Qt. 50c, peck $3.75, bu. $14.50
HENDERSON’S BUSH LIMA. This is
very early, growing in compact bush
form. The pods are ready for use
a week or ten days earlier than
those of Burpee’s Bush Lima.
Qt. 50c, peck $3.75, bu. $14.50
LIMA BEANS
EARLY LEVIATHAN. A very early,
large podded variety; the earliest
of the Large Lima class. Pods 5 to
6 inches long, containing 5 to 6
large, flat, white beans.
Qt. 45c, peck $3.50, bu. $13.50
OARPINTERIA. The vines are strong
growing and vigorous, producing an
abundance of fine, large, medium-
green pods, five to six inches long;
much thicker than the ordinary
lima. The bean cooks nicely, thin-
skinned, tender and of finest flavor.
Qt. 45c, peck $3.50, bu. $13.50
-Pole Varieties
KING OF THE GARDEN. Vigorous
grower, pods containing 5 to 6 large
beans, which are of fine quality.
A very fine variety.
Qt. 45c, peck $3.50, bu. $13.50
DREER’S IMPROVED. Plants very
vigorous, hardy, late and produc¬
tive. Pods 3% inches long, contain¬
ing 4 to 5 very thick, medium size,
light green beans of excellent qual¬
ity.
Qt. 45c, peck $3.50, bu. $13.50
FLORIDA BUTTER BEANS. Early,
and very prolific. Blooms and bears
profusely throughout the season.
Seeds are about the size of a small
Lima Bean, but are speckled white
and brownish red.
Qt. 45c, peck $3.50, bu. $13.50
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H. F. Hertzog, Largest Seed House in Reading
BEETS
CULTURE — Sow in spring, when the apple is in
bloom, one and one-half inches deep in rows one foot
apart. When the plants have made three or four
leaves, thin out to stand four to six inches apart in
the rows. Cultivate thoroughly. For succession, sow
at intervals of about two weeks until August 10.
EARLY WONDER. Extremely early,
it is globe shaped. Flesh is very
dark red, the tops are very small,
of a dark color. It is fine flavored,
tender and crisp throughout the
season, and attains a good size.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 35c, % lb. 50c,
lb. 90c.
EARLY DARK RED EGYPTIAN.
The best for early market, as early
as the original strain of Egyptian;
is thicker and less inclined to push
up a woody neck as it advances in
growth.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 35c, y2 lb. 50c,
lb. 90c.
EXTRA EARLY BLOOD TURNIP.
One of the best known and most
popular early sorts; smooth and
dark red; excellent quality.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 35c, y2 lb. 50c,
lb. 90c.
DETROIT DARK RED. One of the
best for both market and home
gardens. Roots globular; smooth
skin dark blood-red, flesh bright,
tender and sweet.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 35c, V2 lb. 50c,
lb. 90c.
TRUE DARK STINSON. One of the
best and most popular varieties with
market gardeners. Good for winter.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, !i lb. 40c, y2 lb. 60c,
lb. $1.15
CROSBY’S EGYPTIAN. An improved
strain of the Egyptian. It is much
thicker, smoother, better color and
finer quality than the original strain
and matures as early.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 35c, y2 lb. 50c,
lb. 90c.
B ASTI AN* S HALF LONG. An excel¬
lent half long; second early; good
for winter use.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 40c, y2 lb. 60c,
lb. $1.15
ECLIPSE BEET.
ECLIPSE. An early variety with
small tops and medium sized, round
bright red roots; flesh bright red,
zoned pinkish-white.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 35c, y2 lb. 50c,
lb. 90c.
MANGEL-WURTZELS
CULTURE — Sow in May or June in
rows two feet apart, and t'hin to nine
inches in the row. Cultivate well.
GOLDEN TANKARD YELLOW-
FLESHED MANGEL. A smooth
and uniform variety, the roots being
of large diameter, tapering quickly
at the bottom, which is quite broad,
with only a small top root.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, *4 lb. 25c, y2 lb. 35c,
lb. 65c
MAMMOTH LONG RED. This is the
heaviest cropping and largest of all
mangels. The roots grow from one-
half to two-thirds above the surface
and are frequently 2 or more feet in
length by 6 inches in diameter.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 25c, y2 lb. 35c,
lb. 65c
SUGAR BEETS
LANE’S IMPERIAL. This beet will
yield almost as much in bulk as
the best mangels, and contains a
large percentage of sugar. The
roots are smooth, broad at the
shoulder and gradually taper to the
base. Crisp, snow-white flesh.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 25c, y2 lb. 35c,
lb. 65c
SWISS CHARD
Culture — Sow early in spring, in rows 16 inches
apart, and thin out to six inches apart in the rows.
GIANT LUCULLUS. This large grow¬
ing chard we consider the best we
know. It grows 2 to 2 y2 feet. The
leaves are crumpled; the stalks are
thick and broad as those of Rhu¬
barb. Both the leaves and stalk
are very crisp and tender and of
the finest quality.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 35c, x/2 lb. 50c,
lb. 90c.
We are Headquarters For
ONION SETS
and
ONION SEED
(See Pages 19 and 20)
For Cattle and Poultry Supplies — See Page 39
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Northern Grown Seeds are Purest and Best
BRUSSELS SPROUTS
CULTURE — Sow seed in frames or
open ground, and transplant same as
cabbage. Have rows three feet apart and
plants one and one-half to two feet
apart in the rows. Cultivate like cab¬
bage.
CARTER’S PERFECTION. A new
variety of fine quality and compact
growth.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, % lb. 85c, lb. $3.00
DWARF IMPROVED. Produces ex¬
cellent, compact sprouts; very sure
cropper.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, % lb. 85c, lb. $3.00
Store Vegetables for Winter Use
CABBAGE
CULTURE— Seed of early kinds
should be started under glass; the late
kinds out-doors, protected from late
frosts. When the permanent bed is
ready, the plants, which should have at
that time about four to six leaves,
should be transplanted to the garden;
the small, early kinds about eighteen
inches apart; the larger varieties in
rows three feet apart, two feet apart in
the row.
COPENHAGEN MARKET.
EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD. This
is the most widely known and popu¬
lar early variety; heads cone-shaped
and very solid.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, % lb. 75c, lb. $2.50
EARLY WINNINGSTADT. Ninety-
nine plants in every hundred war¬
ranted to head up hard and fine
One of the best for either early or
late use; it rarely fails to form good
solid heads, even where other va¬
rieties fail entirely; heads cone
shaped and a good keeper.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, % lb. 75c, lb. $2.50
ALL HEAD EARLY. This new va¬
riety is a week earlier than any of
the various strains of early summer
cabbage; the deep flat heads are re¬
markably solid and uniform in
color.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, % lb. 75c, lb. $2.50
ALL SEASONS. Heads very deep; can
be planted for early or late crop,
and is a splendid keeper; about as
early as Early Summer, but form¬
ing much larger heads.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, % lb. 75c, lb. $2.50
COPENHAGEN MARKET. The ear¬
liest large, Round-heads, a new
variety already very popular with
market gardeners and for the home
garden. Heads are very solid, with
a few outer leaves. The heads
average about 10 pounds in weight
with a small core,, fine veins and
splendid quality.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 35c, % lb. $1.00, lb. $3.50
EARLY DWARF FLAT DUTCH.
Earlier and heads smaller than the
large Late Flat Dutch; a good sec¬
ond early; sure header, weighing
ten to twelve pounds; valuable mar-
kot sort
Pkt. 5c, ‘oz. 25c, % lb. 75c, lb. $2.50
MARBLEHEAD DRUMHEAD. Very
large, sometimes attaining a weight
of sixty pounds but is rather coarse
grained.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, % lb. 75c, lb. $2.50
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CABBAGE — ( Continued )
EARLY EXPRESS. Heads the list as
the earliest in cultivation; about ten
days earlier than Early Wakefield;
heads small, heart-shaped and very
solid; having but few outer leaves
it can be set very close.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, % lb. 75c, lb. $2lf0
PREMIUM LARGE LATE FLAT
DUTCH. One of the oldest varieties
in existence, and more largely
planted than any other sort, pro¬
ducing large, solid heads of bluish-
green, with a broad and flat sur¬
face. When touched with frost the
outer leaves become tinted with
reddish brown; the head is white,
crisp and tender.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, *4 lb. 65c, lb. $2.25
DANISH BALL HEAD. (New.) One
of the very best for winter sorts.
The heads are hard as they can be,
round as a ball, of good marketable
size, very fine grained, a remark¬
able good keeper for a late cabbage.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 35c, % lb. $1.00, lb. $3.50
LUPTON. A thoroughbred late cab¬
bage; named after the introducer,
who is one of the largest cabbage
growers on Long Island. The broad
claim is made that it will in every
way surpass every fall and winter
sort heretofore grown.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c, % lb. $1.00, lb. $3.50
GOLDEN ACRE. An outstanding new
variety of early round-headed, short
stem cabbage. One of the finest
grown. Matures about a week
earlier than Early Jersey Wakefield.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 40c, % lb. $1.25, lb. $4.50
SAVOY PERFECTION DRUMHEAD.
This is the best of the Savoys for
market or family use; heads large
with crisp wrinkled leaves; it nearly
approaches the cauliflower in fine
flavor.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, % lb. 85c, lb. $3.25
MAMMOTH ROCK RED. This re¬
cently introduced variety is the
largest of the red varieties, produc¬
ing heads averaging from ten to
fifteen pounds each; the heads are
of a deep red color to the very
centre, and as solid as a rock.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, % lb. 85c, lb. $3.25
SUBEHEAD.
SUREHEAD. All heads and always
sure to head; this very popular va¬
riety is rightly named Surehead, be¬
cause it never fails to form a good,
solid head; it is the finest late
cabbage in this country and the
best market variety.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 14 lb. 75c, lb. $2.50
HOUSER. This late cabbage is per¬
fect in every respect as to size; will
average about 12 pounds at matur¬
ity, and the heads are uniformly
handsome. The shape is round and
deep; very solid and a long keeper.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 40c, % lb. $1.25, lb. $4.50
Lawn Mowers, Page 40
WONG BOK
CHINESE CELERY CABBAGE (PE¬
KING). This is the famous Chinese
Celery Cabbage. The plant as trim¬
med for eating is about 5 inches in
diameter by 12 inches long. It
blanches to almost clear white.
Wong Bok has a mild cabbage fla¬
vor, very delicate and delicious.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c, % lb. $1.00, lb. $3.50
CORN SALAD
CULTURE! — Sow" in rows one foot
apart in early spring and in August,
September and October. If sown in
October the plants require slight pro¬
tection.
LARGE GREEN CABBAGING.
LARGE GREEN CABBAGING. A
quite distinct sort, with short,
rounded, smooth leaves, forming a
compact rosette.
Pkt. 5c. oz. 15c, % lb. 50c, lb. $1.50
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Northern Grown Seeds are Purest and Best
CARROT
CULTURE — For early crops sow in April as soon as
the ground can be worked, and for general crop in
May. For succession sow at intervals to July. Make
rows 16 to 18 inches apart, cover seed lightly and
firm well in the soil. When the plants are large
enough to handle, thin out to three or four inches
apart in the row. Hoe often.
DAFTERS HALF LONG.
DANVERS HALF LONG. One of the
heaviest croppers; roots dark orange
color; eight to ten inches in length,
thick and have a blunt root; first-
class for all soils.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 14 lb. 35c, % lb. 50c,
lb. 90c.
EARLY SCARLET SHORT HORN. A
very popular sort; quick growing;
deep orange in color; blunt rooted;
six to eight inches in length.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 14 lb. 35c, V2 lb. 55c,
lb. $1.00
CHANTENAY. Stump rooted; broad,
thick shoulder; heavy cropper.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 14 lb. 35c, V2 lb. 50c,
lb. 90c.
LONG ORANGE. Excellent for stock
or table use; roots deep orange,
twelve to fifteen inches long.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 14 lb. 35c, y2 lb. 50c,
lb. 90c.
OXHEART.
OXHEART. Roots short and very
thick; color deep orange; grained
and sweet; grows in any soil and of
good flavor.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 14 lb. 35c, x/2 lb. 50c,
lb. 90c.
Carrots have medicinal qualities as well
as food value. Nothing better for the young¬
sters. Plant more of them.
CAULIFLOWER
CULTURE — Cauliflower requires the same treatment
and cultivation as cabbage and can be grown both
early and late. For early crop, sow in hotbed in
January or February and transplant when freezing
weather is past. For late crop, sow in May or June
and treat exactly like late cabbage. Set out the
plants 15 to 18 inches apart in three-foot rows.
EARLY SNOWBALL. This is un¬
doubtedly the finest variety ever in¬
troduced; it is the earliest and pro¬
duces beautiful snow-white heads
of the most delicious flavor.
Pkt. 15c, 14 oz. 65c, oz. 2.00, 14 lb. 6.50
EARLY FAVORITE. A new variety
and we think the best early, large
growing kind; forms a large head
which is solid, crisp and tender.
Pkt. 15c, % oz. 60c, oz. 1.90, 14 lb. 6.00
EARLY PARIS. Similar to Early
Favorite, but larger and later; a
popular white head; a most excel¬
lent French variety.
Pkt. 15c, % oz. 35c, oz. 1.00, 14 lb. 3.00
CELERY
CULTURE — Sow as early in the spring as the ground
can be worked, in well-prepared soil. Sow seed in
rows, covering about four times its size. See that
the soil is kept moist till the seeds germinate. In
July set the plants out in rows three to four feet
apart, and six inches apart in the rows.
WHITE PLUME.
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CELERY — ( Continued )
WHITE PLUME. A well known and
perhaps the most popular variety
of celery; very early, ornamental
and quality surpassed by none; an
early market sort.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c, % lb. 85c, lb. $3.00
GOLDEN SELF BLANCHING.
GOLDEN SELF BLANCHING. Our
strain of this variety is unexcelled
and absolutely reliable; this sort is
without doubt the finest early cel¬
ery in cultivation. It is perfectly
solid, attains a good size and when
blanched is of a handsome golden
yellow.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 45c, Vi lb. $1.65, lb. $5.50
GOLDEN HEART. Resembles the
Half Dwarf. White in habit of
growth; very solid and the heart is
of a golden yellow when blanched;
excellent keeper and fine for
garden or market.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, Vi lb. 75c, lb. $2.50
NEW ROSE. The best of all the red
or pink varieties, combining hardi¬
ness, solidity and keeping qualities;
it is very handsome and has no
superior. This fine red celery
yearly becomes more popular.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 40c, Vi lb. $1.25, lb. $4.50
PINK PLUME. (New). Practically
identical with Improved White
Plume, but with the added merit
of the stalks being richly suffused
with pink, attractive in appearance.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 40c, Vi lb. $1.25, lb. $4.50
FORDHOOK EMPEROR. True dwarf
variety, and therefore much easier
to blanch than the taller growing
sorts. The stalks are smooth and
verv thick. The color is white, the
heart tinged with yellow. Unsur¬
passed in flavor.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 45c, Vi lb. $1.65, lb. $5.50
WINTER QUEEN. Very solid, half
dwarf; will keep fresh longer than
any other variety. The stalks are
very long and solid.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c, Vi lb. 85c, lb. $3.00
GIANT PASCAL.
GIANT PASCAL. The largest variety
grown; is also the best keeper; of
fine, nutty flavor and very easily
blanched; deservedly popular for
fall and winter use.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c, Vi lb. 85c, lb. $3.00
CELERIAO JOR TURNIP ROOTED
CELERY. In this kind of celery,
the roots have been developed by
cultivation and not the leafstalks.
The roots, which are the edible
portion, keep well for winter use
and are excellent for soups and
stews. They are also cooked and
sliced as a salad. Sow seed at the
same season and give the same
treatment as common celery.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, Vi lb. 75c. lb. $2.50
CRESS, WATER
CULTURE — Sow in spring, as soon as
the ground can be worked, in shallow
drills about one foot apart, covering the
seed lightly. When the young plants are
well up, thin to four inches apart in the
row. For succession sow every ten days.
TRUE WATER CRESS. Grows along
the banks of ponds and streams
and is easily introduced, wholly
unlike Extra Curled; leaves are
quite large and thick; a fine salad;
sold in immense quantities in the
large markets in spring.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 45c, Vi lb. $1.50, lb. $5.00
See our large line of Field
Seeds. We are Headquarters
for High-Grade Red Clover,
Alsike. Alfalfa, Timothy and
other Field Seeds.
(See Pages 32 to 35)
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Northern Grown Seeds are Purest and Best
SUGAR CORN
CULTURE] — As soon as the weather is
settled and the soil warm, plant in hills
three to four feet apart each way, about
six seeds to the hill. When the plants
come up, thin out and allow the strong¬
est three to remain. For succession,
plant about every ten days to the end of
July. Hoe often.
STOWELL’S EYEEGBEEN.
ADAMS EXTRA EARLY. Not a sugar
corn, but largely grown for early
use, especially for first early.
Qt. 20c, peck $1.50, bu. $5.50
WHIPPLE’S EARLY. An extra early
variety with deep grain of the
Evergreen type. Stalks 5 to 6 feet
high, of vigorous growth, ears pro¬
duced IV2 feet from the ground,
often 2 to the stalk, are 8 inches
long, 16 to 18 rowed, ^filled to the
end.
Qt. 30c, peck $2.25, bu. $8.50
EARLY EVERGREEN. In this va¬
riety we have all the good qualities
of the old standard. Stowell’s Ever¬
green, and is about 10 days earlier
with nearly as large an ear.
Qt. 30c, peck $2.25, bu. $8.50
GOLDEN BANTAM. Early golden
yellow in color and of highest
quality. Ears 6 to 7 inches long. 8
rowed. Our stock has been most
carefully selected and is superior
to much that is offered.
Qt. 30c, peck $2.25, bu. $8.50
HOWLING MOB. A good early corn;
the ears measure 7 to 9 inches long,
with 12 to 14 rows of good sized
purely white grains. The stalks
grow about 5 feet high. An excel¬
lent sort.
Qt. 30c, peck $2.25, bu. $8.50
SWEET CORN — Our extremely
fine quality Is usually the assurance
of a good crop. Always profitable
to the grower. Always saleable.
Plant plenty.
STOWELL’S EVERGREEN. The
standard for quality and the best
known variety; a favorite alike with
canners and market men; remains
a long time in condition suitable
for boiling.
Qt. 25c, peck $1.80, bu. $7.00
WHITE EVERGREEN. A similar
variety to Stowell’s, but it cooks a
pure white, very sweet.
Qt. 30c, peck $2.25, bu. $8.50
COUNTRY GENTLEMAN, or SHOE
PEG. Sometimes called Shoe Peg
from its deep, narrow grains; ears
medium size, rows irregular; very
sweet and fine for home gardeners.
Qt. 35c, peck $2.65, bu. $10.00
GOLDEN EVERGREEN. Best and
sweetest sugar corn of the late
varieties. Better than Golden Ban¬
tam, a cross of Golden Bantam and
Stowell’s Evergreen, retaining the
quality of the Bantam and remark¬
able tenderness and large size of
the Evergreen. Heavy yielding
makes it profitable to the market
gardener to sell large ears of
superior quality.
Qt. 35c, peck $2.65, bu. $10.00
POP CORN
QUEEN’S GOLDEN. Color orange,
large ears.
Pkt. 5c, Vi lb. 15c, lb. 35c
WHITE RICE — Stalks grow six feet
high. Produces three or more ears
on a stalk. The' grains are sharply
pointed.
Pkt. 5c, Vi lb. 15c, lb. 35c
We appreciate small orders as
much as large ones, and give them
the same careful attention.
Order Early
If BEANS, PEAS or CORN are ordered by MAIL, please add postage
to cover COST of PARCEL POST. The average weight of 1 quart of Peas
or Beans is 2 pounds and of Corn iy2 pounds.
H. F. Hertzog, Largest Seed House in Reading
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SELECTED SEED CORN FOR FIELD
LANCASTER COUNTY SURE CROP
IMPROVED GOLDEN DENT. De¬
pendable under all weather condi¬
tions, maturing in about 100 days.
Medium broad, deep golden yellow
grains.
Qt. 15c, peck 75c, bu. $2.75
IMPROVED BOONE CO. WHITE.
The ears average eight to twelve
inches long. It matures in about
120 days, and has been known to
yield from 100 to 125 bushels per
acre. As a main crop white field
corn, none is of greater merit.
Qt. 15c, peck 85c, bu. $3.00
LANCASTER COUNTY SURE CROP.
Early, grows quite tall, large ears.
A well known variety for either
silo or husking.
Qt. 15c, peck 75c, bu. $2.75
EUREKA ENSILAGE. This selection
was made with the view of getting
a larger ear and more foliage. It
is a pure white, medium hard corn,
fine keeper and an excellent ensil¬
age variety.
Qt. 15c, peck 85c, bu. $3.00
REIDS YELLOW DENT. A big
yielder, ears 9 to 10 inches long.
Grains medium narrow, wedge
shaped. Cob is small.
Qt. 15c, peck 75c, bu. $2.75
KAUFMAN 90 DAY YELLOW. Grain
is a deep golden yellow of uniform
size; thin red cob; ears usually av¬
eraging eight to ten inches long.
Qt. 15c, peck 75c, bu. $2.75
Corn prices subject to market changes
CUCUMBER
CULTURE— Sow in May in hills four
feet apart each way, putting in eight
seeds to the hill and covering about one
inch deep. When the plants attain their
fourth leaf, thin out and leave the
strongest-growing four. For a succes¬
sion continue planting at intervals up to
July.
EVERBEARING.
EARLY FORTUNE. The most popu¬
lar strain of White Spine, and for
general outdoors culture the best.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 40c, y2 lb. 50c,
lb. 95c.
IMPROVED WHITE SPINE OR
ARLINGTON. One of the finest
Cucumbers for forcing and one of
the . most perfect in shape, size,
color and quality, and is very brittle
and crisp.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 40c, % lb. 50c,
lb. 95c.
EVERBEARING. Begins to fruit very
early and continues to blossom and
set fruit until killed by frost; good
as a pickier or slicer.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 40c, V2 lb. 50c,
lb. 95c.
DAVIS PERFECT. Very deep green
in color, long, averaging ten inches,
white spined. Flesh is crisp, tender
and of good quality. The seed
cavity is small.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 40c, V2 lb. 50c,
lb. 95c.
FERTILIZERS for LAWN and GARDEN— See Page 36
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Northern Grown Seeds are Purest and Best
CUCUMBERS— ( Continued )
EVERGREEN WHITE SPINE. The
best strain of Cucumbers in the
market; early, good size, full at
both ends; color deep green.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 40c, % lb. 50c,
lb. 95c.
JERSEY PICKLE. Used extensively
by pickle manufacturers in New
Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 40c, % lb. 50c,
lb. 95c.
EARLY PROLIFIC, OR BOSTON
PICKLING. One of the very best
for pickling; small, dark green and
a great yielder.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 40c, % lb. 50c,
lb. 95c.
NICHOIS’ MEDIUM GREEN. Inter¬
mediate between Long Green and
Early Cluster length.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 40c, % lb. 50c,
lb. 95c.
IMPROVED LONG GREEN. Fine for
pickling when small; also good for
table use when about half grown.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 45c, V2 lb. 65c,
lb. $1.25.
EARLY CLUSTER. Fruit small and
born in pairs; light green; a great
bearer.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 40c, % lb. 50c,
lb. 95c.
READY GRAFTING WAX
*4 lb. Sticks, Price Each ...... 25c
DANDELION
CULTURE — Sow the seed in well-
manured soil as soon as the weather will
permit. Sow in drills twelve inches
apart and thin to three inches.
IMPROVED THICK LEAVED. Culti¬
vated for spring greens; an im¬
mense improvement on the com¬
mon Dandelion, both in size and
thickness
Pkt. 5c, oz. 50c, % lb. $1.60, lb. $6.00
CULTIVATED OR COMMON. A de¬
cided improvement on the Wild
Dandelion.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 40c, % lb. $1.25, lb. $4.00
LETTUCE THE MONEY CROP
To obtain the high prices dur¬
ing the summer season make
weekly sowings. This crop can
be planted between rows of other
crops.
EGG PLANT
CULTURE — Sow in hotbed in February or March
and keep well protected so that the growth be rapid
and not checked. When two inches high, transplant
to pots, boxes or in the beds three to four inches
apart, and when frost is past, set out three feet
apart in a deep, rich loamy soil.
H, Y. IMPROVED.
NEW YORK IMPROVED PURPLE.
The leading market variety and un¬
doubtedly the best size, quality and
productiveness.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 45c, % lb. $1.35, lb. $4.75
BLACK BEAUTY. Earliest of all.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 45c, % lb. $1.35, lb. $4.75
ENDIVE
CULTURE — For early use, sow in April; for late
use in June or July. Sow in drills, coyering lightly.
When plants are about three inches high thin to one
foot apart in the rows; cultivate well, and when
nearly full grown, and plants are dry, begin to
blanch by tying the leaves together.
GREEK1 CURLED.
GREEN CURLED. The hardiest vari¬
ety; leaves dark green, which are
readily useful as a salad, and much
used for garnishing.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 45c, % lb. 65c,
lb. $1.25
BROAD LEAVED BATAVIAN. Heads
are large, leaves broad and thick,
and used for flavoring soups; when
blanched, inner leaves make a fine
salad.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 45c, V2 lb. 65c,
lb. $1.25
WHITE CURLED. For early use;
should be used when young.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 45c, % lb. 65c,
lb. $1.25
Mail Orders Promptly Forwarded on Day Received.
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15
GOURDS
Useful for Darning or Nest Eggs
CULTURE — -This interesting gourd
produces white fruit exactly the size and
shape of a hen’s egg. The matured fruit
does not crack, and will serve for years
as a nest egg, or for darning stockings
or ornamental purposes. Matures in 65
days.
JAPANESE NEST EGG. Fruit small
and creamy white; it exactly re¬
sembles the eggs of a hen.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 35c, % lb. $1.00
SUGAR TROUGH. Grows to hold
from 5 to 10 gallons and make use¬
ful household containers.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 35c, % lb. $1.00
ORNAMENTAL GOURDS, MIXED.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 35c, % lb. $1.00
Kale or Borecole
CULTURE — Sow from August 15th to
October 15th, either broadcast or in
drills eighteen inches apart, and give
some cultivation and they will yield
greens throughout the winter.
DWARF PURPLE CURLED. Very
hardy and fine quality; so hand¬
some that it is frequently grown
for ornaments.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 45c, lb. $1.25
TALL SCOTCH. Grows about two feet
high with abundant dark green very
curly leaves. Very hardy.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 45c, lb. $1.25
KOHL RABI
CULTURE — Sow in drills twelve to
eighteen inches apart and thin out to six
inches apart in the row. *
EARLY PURPLE. Early and with
small top; bulbs medium size and
purple in color; flesh white.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, % lb. 60c, lb. $2.00
EARLY WHITE VIENNA. Extremely
early; small tops; bulbs medium
size; very light green or nearly
white and of best quality.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, % lb. 60c, lb. $2.00
LEEK
CULTURE — Superior to onions for
soup flavoring, etc. Sow early in the
spring in a light, rich, moist soil in
drills half an inch deep. When six or
eight inches high, trim off the tops and
roots and transplant four to six inches
apart.
BROAD* AMERICAN FLAG. Large
and superior to London Flag; very
popular with market gardeners.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, % lb. 90c, lb. $2.50
LARGE LONDON FLAG. The oldest
and best known and most largely
grown variety.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, lb. 90c, lb. $2.50
LETTUCE
CULTURE — For early spring outdoor
crop, sow seed early in March, in boxes
or hotbeds. Transplant into flats or
cold-frames to harden off. As soon as
the ground can be worked, set out in rows
one foot apart, allowing from eight to
twelve inches between the plants. For
succession sow in the open ground every
two weeks, from April to August.
PRIZE HEAD.
PRIZE HEAD. A crisp and tender
loose-leaved, hard heading sort, very
early, leaves crumpled, color light
brown on a medium green base.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, !/4 lb. 45c, V2 lb. 65c,
lb. $1.25
EARLY CURLED SILESIA. This is
the old favorite popular loosehead
variety, of dwarf, compact habit.
Matures in 40 days. The curly
leaves are large yellowish green
with finely curled edges. Crisp and
tender. One of the very earliest
yo pf
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 45c, V2 lb. 65c,
lb. $1.25
GRAND RAPIDS. This popular va¬
riety we find in the markets during
the winter and early spring. Grown
for winter forcing. It is a fine va¬
riety, with yellowish-green curled
and fringed leaves, which form into
large loose heads.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 45c, V2 lb. 65c,
lb. $1.25
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Northern Grown Seeds are Purest and Best
LETTUCE— ( Continued )
WAY ABLE AD. Extra early; the heads
are large in size, tightly folded and
of fine quality. The outer leaves a
light green, the inner leaves a rich
buttery yellow tint. Stands a longer
time before running to seed.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, XA lb. 45c, V2 lb. 65c,
lb. $1.25
HANSON. Extensively grown by mar¬
ket gardeners; forms a large cab¬
bage-like head and remains longer
than most heading sorts. Outer
leaves bright yellowish-green, broad,
very crisp.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, lb. 45c, x/2 lb. 65c,
lb. $1.25
MAY KING.
MAY KING. Very early head variety
a large light green head-lettuce.
Grown out doors it is extremely
early, maturing handsome heads of
good size. For forcing under glass
it is most desirable.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 45c, x/2 lb. 65c,
lb. $1.25
BIG BOSTON. This is a fine forcing
variety for cold frames during the
winter months, as it produces heads
of very large size and succeeds bet¬
ter in a cooler temperature than
most forcing strains.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, XA lb. 45c, x/2 lb. 65c,
lb. $1.25
BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON. (Curled)
A very popular sort among market
gardeners everywhere. Forms a
large, loose head. Its nearly white,
curly leaves are large, thin, exceed¬
ingly tender; very good quality.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, XA lb. 45c, V2 lb. 65c,
lb. $1.25
ICEBERG. A large, late, crisp cab¬
bage, heading variety, heads very
firm, hard and well blanched, color
medium green, with faint brown
tracing on the border.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 14 lb. 50c, V2 lb. 80c,
lb. $1.50
HARD HEAD. The heads are nearly
as solid as cabbage. The outer leaves
are tinged with brownish-red,
changing towards the centre of the
head from a beautiful golden-yel¬
low to a creamy white.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, XA lb. 45c, x/2 lb. 65c,
lb. $1.25
WHITE PARIS COS. Has smooth,
long narrow upright leaves and
blanches nicely when tied up; qual¬
ity fine.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, XA lb. 50c, x/2 lb. 80c,
lb. $1.50
DENVER MARKET. Early for forc¬
ing or open ground; heads large
and solid; leaves crisp and tender,
blistered like a Savoy cabbage.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 45c, V2 lb. 65c,
lb. $1.25
PHILADELPHIA BUTTER HEAD.
Leaves thick and nearly round,
forming very solid round heads,
which stand a long time before
seeding; inner leaves rich yellow.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, XA lb. 45c, V2 lb. 65c,
lb. $1.25
MUSKMELONS
CULTURE — Early in May, when the
ground is warm and dry. make hills four
to five feet apart each way, and sow
eight to ten seeds in a hill, covering
about one inch. When the fourth leaf
appears, thin to three or four plants to
the hill. Cultivate frequently.
I1XTRA EABLY OSAGE.
EXTRA EARLY OSAGE. A rather
large, main crop, oval melon of very
superior quality; fruit dark green,
slightly ribbed and well covered
with a shallow, gray netting; flesh
rich orange-salmon, exceedingly
thick, with a small seed cavity.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, XA lb. 45c, V2 lb. 70c,
lb. $1.35
EXTRA EARLY KNIGHT. (Sweet
Air.) An extremely early medium
sized melon. Fruit oblong; dis¬
tinctly ribbed and closely netted;
flesh fairly thick and very sweet;
color medium green blending to
light pink near the center. The
earliest high quality melon.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, XA lb. 45c, V2 lb. 70c,
lb. $1.35
H. F. Hertzog, Largest Seed House in Reading
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MUSKMELONS— ( Continued )
HONEY DEW. The melon is nearly
white, turning to a lemon-yellow
when ripening. Surface is abso¬
lutely smooth. When cut open re¬
vealing the crisp green flesh, the
contrast in colors is beautiful.
Fruits are a nice size, weighing 8
to 10 lbs., flesh is very thick so that
there is a great deal that is edible
on each melon. The name Honey
Dew well describes it. Sweet as
drops of honey.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, % lb. 50c, % lb. 70c,
lb. $1.35
EMERALD GEM.
EMERALD GEM. This is undoubtedly
one of the very best varieties which
are now cultivated, a thrifty grow¬
er, verv productive, producing mel¬
on of good size, the skin is of a
dark green emerald color and
smooth; flesh salmon, and ripens
thoroughly to the rind.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 45c, V2 lb. 65c,
lb. $1.25
ROOKY FORD. It somewhat resem¬
bles the old “Netted Gem.” but is
more oval in shape. The vines are
vigorous, bearing an enormous
quantity of fruit. The color of the
skin is of a rich, greenish gold, the
netting is prominent and light in
color; very attractive. The flesh is
very deep, ripening clean to the
rind.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 45c, V2 lb. 65c,
lb. $1.25
GOLDEN BEAUTY C A S S A B A
MELON. The fruits are nearly
globular, bright yellow with golden
tint, with wrinkled skin, six to
eight inches in diameter. The flesh
is white, very thick, juicy and
sweet. Plant and cultivate same as
other musk melons. The fruits may
be picked when the streaks have
become quite yellow. Store the
fruits, so they do not touch, in a
cool dark place and when rind be¬
comes slightly softened they are
ready to cut.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, % lb. 50c, V2 lb. 80c,
lb. $1.50
PAUL ROSE. This new variety is a
cross of the “Osage and Netted
Gem,” combining the sweetness and
high flavor of both; flesh thick,
firm and beautiful, deep salmon or
orange color, an oblong melon.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 45c, V2 lb. 65c,
lb. $1.25
EARLY HACKENSACK.
HACKENSACK EXTRA EARLY IM¬
PROVED. An early selection from
the old Hackensack, maturing from
a week to ten days earlier; some¬
what smaller and not so deeply rib¬
bed, but otherwise similar to the
old type.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 45c, V2 lb. 65c,
lb. $1.25
JENNY LIND. An extra early, small
green-fleshed melon; fruit round
and flattened at the ends, deeply
ribbed and heavily netted.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 45c, V2 lb. 65c,
lb. $1.25
Germozone Tablets, Page 39
WATERMELONS
CULTURE — Same as for muskmelons,
except that t'he hills should be at least
eight feet apart.
DIXIE. This finest of Watermelons
has luscious sweetness and delight¬
ful flavor; the flesh is bright scarlet,
sweet and juicy.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, XA lb. 30c, V2 lb. 55c,
lb. $1.00
Hose Remnants Ready Coupled, 12 to 24 ft. Lengths, per ft. 10c
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WATERMELONS— ( Continued )
MOUNTAIN
MOUNTAIN SWEET. This was the
great melon of olden times, and was
almost the only variety grown ex¬
tensively for market, but now it is
almost entirely discarded for the
more modern varieties. The Moun¬
tain Sweet was the original variety
from which many of the recently
introduced varieties emanated. It is
still regarded as first-class, very
productive, producing melons of
large size, the flesh of which is
bright crimson, sweet and juicy and
of delicious flavor.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 30c, y2 lb. 55c,
lb. $1.00
SWEETHEART.
SWEETHEART. An entirely distinct
and handsome Watermelon. Vine
vigorous and productive, ripening
early. Fruit large, oval, very heavy,
uniformly mottled light and dark
green. Flesh bright red, solid and
very tender, melting and sweet. The
melons retain their good quality for
a long time after ripening; is sure
to become a popular variety.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 30c, y2 lb. 55c,
lb. $1.00
SWEET.
KLECKLEY SWEETS. Where sweet¬
ness combined with large size is de¬
sired this variety will surely please,
as it not only produces melons above
the medium size, but has that crisp,
sugary flavor so much desired in a
Watermelon. The rind is thin, but
sufficiently tough to stand carrying
to nearby markets. The heart is
large and solid and flavor all that
could be desired.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, hi lb. 30c, y2 lb. 50c,
lb. 90c
TOM WATSON. A splendid new
variety, both for home garden and
shipping; shape long, color dark
green, flesh bright red and very
solid. The melons measure eight¬
een to twenty-four inches long and
weigh from forty to fifty pounds.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 30c, x/2 lb. 55c,
lb. $1.00
COLE’S EARLY-. This is the finest
Watermelon for family use and
home market. Melons seldom over
12 inches long and 9 inches in dia¬
meter. Flesh bright red, crisp,
delicate texture, juicy and spark¬
ling. In flavor it is lusciously
sweet and refreshing. Very early.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, XA lb. 30c, y2 lb. 5 5c,
lb. $1.00
NEW HALBERT HONEY. They aver¬
age 18 to 20 inches in length; 6 to 8
inches in diameter. Color of rind a
clear glossy deep green. The flesh
is a beautiful crimson, extending to
within less than half an inch of the
rind.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 30c, y2 lb. 55c,
lb. $1.00
IRISH GRAY. The hard shelled fruits
are 18 inches long and 11 inches
thick. The skin is a distinct gray-
green color. The flesh is firm, crisp
and sweet.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 30c, x/2 lb. 55c,
lb. $1.00
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H. F. Hertzog, Largest Seed House in Reading
ONIONS
CULTURE} — Large Onions from Seed
— To grow large onions from seed the
first year, plant Vi inch deep in January
or February in hot-bed or in the open
ground later, and when the weather
opens and the plants are the size of a
goose quill, transplant three or four
inches apart in twelve to eighteen-inch
rows.
WHITE SILVER SKIH OR PORTUGAL.
WHITE SILVER SKIN OR PORTU¬
GAL. A large, flat, white onion of
mild and pleasant flavor, hard and
fine grained, and a good keeper.
More extensively sown for sets than
any other variety, and is also
largely grown for pickling.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, Vi lb. 75c, Vs lb.
$1.30, lb. $2.50
YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS. Un¬
doubtedly the best known and most
popular of all onions; the earliest
yellow variety; one of the best for
raising sets; globular shape; has a
small top. It is the most productive,
producing as high as 1,000 bushels
per acre, and will average on good
soil with proper culture 700 to 800
bushels.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, Vi lb. 60c, V2 lb.
95c, lb. $1.75.
MAMMOTH SILVER KING. This is
truly a mammoth onion, averaging
fifteen to twenty-two inches in cir¬
cumference, and weighing from 3
to 4 pounds each. They are flat, of
a pure silver-white skin and flesh,
and most remarkably mild flavored,
and may be eaten out of the hand
like an apple.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, Vi lb. 75c, Vs lb.
$1.30, lb. $2.50
PRIZE TAKER. Can be grown suc¬
cessfully in any locality where other
onions are produced. The color is a
bright straw and it always grows to
a uniform shape, which is nearly
a perfect globe. Our seed is the
choicest American grown.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, Vi lb. 75c, y2 lb.
$1.20, lb. $2.25
WHITE ADRIATIC BARLETTA.
WHITE ADRIATIC BARI ETTA. The
earliest and one of the handsomest
and smallest onions grown, one of
the best for pickling and bunching.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c, Vi lb. 95c, V2 lb.
$1.75, lb. $3.25
EARLY SOUTHPORT RED GLOBE.
You will find this to be an early
perfectly globe-shaped onion.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, Vi lb. 65c, Y2 lb.
$1.20, lb. $2.25
SOUTHPORT WHITE GLOBE. A
large, globe-shaped onion; firm, fine
grained, of mild flavor; keeps well;
of beautiful shape, clear, white
skin.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c, Vi lb. 80c, Vs lb.
$1.45, lb. $2.75
SOUTHPORT YELLOW GLOBE.
Like the well known White Globe,
except in color of skin. This is
more perfectly globe-shaped than
the Globe Danvers but not so early.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, Vi lb. 65c, Vs lb.
$1.20, lb. $2.25
YELLOW DUTCH OR STRASSBURG.
YELLOW DUTCH OR STRASSBURG.
The great set onion. The sets of
this variety grow round, plump and
bright. Full size onions are some¬
what flattened, flesh pure white,
mild flavor and an excellent keeper.
Skin bright yellow.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, Vi lb. 65c, Vs lb.
$1.10, lb. $2.00
LARGE RED WETHERSFIELD. Is
of the finest form; skin deep, pur¬
plish red; flesh purplish white.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, Vi lb. 65c, Vs lb.
$1.10, lb. $2.00
EBENEZER. An enormous cropper,
mildest flavor, good keeper, large,
yellow skinned, maturing in about
90 days. Keeps hard and sound all
winter.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, Vi lb. 65c, Vs lb.
$1.20, lb. $2.25
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Northern Grown Seeds are Purest and Best
ONIONS — ( Continued )
BOTTLE ONION. Grows aDout 6
inches long by half as thick. Straw
color, very early and prolific; owing
to its shape the yield is twice that
of ordinary onions. It is the mildest
and best flavored onion grown. Ex¬
cellent keeper and a great favorite
among the market gardeners.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 40c, % lb. $1.35, % lb.
$2.50, lb. $4.50
BOTTLE ONION SETS. Quart 25c
ONION SETS
CULTURE — Plant four inches apart,
in rows half an inch deep and one foot
between the rows, but do not cover the
sets entirely.
32 Bbs. to the Bushel
AUSTRALIAN BROWN
Per Quart . 15 cents
Per Peck . $1.00
Per Bushel . $3.25
EBENEZER ONION SETS
Per Quart . 15 cents
Per Peck . $1.10
Per Bushel . $3.75
WHITE SILVER SKIN OR
PORTUGAL
Per Quart . 20 cents
Per Peck . $1.35
Per Bushel . $4.25
PRICES ON ONION SETS
SUBJECT TO MARKET CHANGES
OKRA or GUMBO
CULTURE — Seed should be soaked be¬
fore planting to insure quick and even
germination, sow in rows two to three
feet apart and thin to twelve to eighteen
inches in the row. Gather pods when
young. It is delicious in soups.
LADY FINGER. Plants of tall growth,
producing long slender pods of pale
green color, which retain their ten¬
derness until nearly full grown.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 25c, V2 lb. 40c,
_ lb. 65c
WHITE VELVET. Of tall growth with
long pods, which are round, smooth
and of a velvety white coloring.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 25c, V2 lb. 40c,
lb. 65c
PARSLEY
CULTURE — Sow early in April in
rows one foot apart and y2 inch deep,
and for a succession up to autumn.
Parsley seed is slow to germinate, and
often in dry weather fails to come up; in
this case water plentifully.
FIHE DOUBBE CURBED.
FINE DOUBLE CURLED. A stand¬
ard variety; plants bear an abun¬
dance of finely curled leaves.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 14 lb. 40c, V2 lb. 55c,
lb. $1.00
DARE MOSS CURBED.
DARK MOSS CURLED. It Is very
productive, and from the densely
curled character of its leaves a
quantity for green seasoning or
garnishing can be gathered in less
time than with the more open¬
leaved varieties.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 40c, V2 lb. 55c,
lb. $1.00
PLAIN OR SINGLE. This is the
hardiest variety; foliage very dark
green, with plain leaves, having a
strong Parsley flavor, and much
preferred in French cooking.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 14 lb. 40c, V2 lb. 55c,
lb. $1.00
NEW FERN LEAVED, This is a
greatly improved type of this useful
class of herb. It is most exquisite
in form and color.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 14 lb. 40c, V2 lb. 55c,
lb. $1.00
Our stock of Fordhook Bush and
other Lima Beans is complete.
Also Round Pod Kidney and Brit¬
tle Wax Beans.
Try our Golden Evergreen Sweet
Corn.
H. F. Hertzog, Largest Seed House in Reading
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PARSNIPS
CULTURE — Sow in the spring in good,
deep soil, as soon as the ground can be
worked; make rows eighteen inches
apart and one-half inch deep. When the
plants are well up, thin out to stand
about six inches apart in the rows. Par¬
snip seed usually comes up unevenly.
Roll well after sowing.
IMPROVED GUERNSEY.
IMPROVED GUERNSEY. A greatly
improved and wonderfully fine
strain of Guernsey Parsnip, of fine
quality. It is a very heavy cropper.
The roots are very smooth.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 35c, x/2 lb. 55c,
lb. $1.00
HOLLOW CROWN. This is the va¬
riety most generally grown for
either table use or stock feeding;
it is of uniform growth.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 35c, V2 lb. 55c,
lb. $1.00
PEPPERS
CULTURE — Sow the seed in a hotbed
about March 1st. Transplant to the open
when all danger from frost is over.
Plant in rows three feet apart, fifteen
inches apart in the row.
CHINESE GIANT.
CHINESE GIANT. This new pepper
is the largest and finest red pepper.
It grows to double the size of the
Ruby King, and ripens as early.
The plants are vigorous in growth,
but stocky in habit and immensely
productive. Flesh very thick, mild
and sweet.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 50c, % lb. $1.75
RUBY KING.
RUBY KING. The best and most
profitable mild red pepper for mar¬
ket or family use; so sweet and mild
can be eaten raw like an apple.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 45c, *4 lb. $1.25
NEAPOLITAN. An early very pro¬
ductive variety, skin and flesh bright
red and mild.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 35c, !/4 lb. $1.00
LONG RED CAYENNE. A small
long, bright red sort; very produc¬
tive; extremely strong and pungent.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 45c, x/4 lb. $1.15
LARGE BELL OR BULL NOSE. A
favorite pickling sort; is early,
large, mild and thick-skinned; color
red.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 35c, *4 lb. $1.00
GOLDEN QUEEN. One of the larg¬
est, handsomest and most produc¬
tive of all varieties; bright golden-
yellow; large as Ruby King; flavor
mild and pleasant.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 45c, % lb. $1.40
SWEET MOUNTAIN. Large and mild
flavored; a well-known standard
sort; color glossy red; popular with
all growers for market.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 45c, *4 lb. $1.25
PIMENTO. Thickest fleshed of all
peppers. Always sweet. Skin per¬
fectly smooth, without any ridges.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 35c, % lb. $1.00
PEAS
CHOICE NORTHERN-GROWN AND
HAND-PICKED
CULTURE — The smooth seeded varie¬
ties can be sown as soon as the ground
can be worked; the wrinkled sorts
when the ground has become warmer.
The distance for planting apart depends
somewhat on the variety. To have a
continuous crop, sow weekly up to June
15th, and again about August 15th. For
the last planting, sixty days before
frost, using the dwarf early varieties.
EARLY VARIETIES
ALASKA. The very best first early
pea in existence. Vines two to two
and one-half feet high, unbranched,
bearing four to seven long pods,
which are filled with medium size
dark green peas of excellent flavor.
Qt. 30c, peck $2.25, bu. $8.50
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Northern Grown Seeds are Purest and Best
PEAS— ( Continued )
BEST EXTRA EARLY. This is the
finest round white extra early pea
that has yet been introduced. Vines
two to two and a half feet high; the
pods are of a dark green color and
are produced in immense quanti¬
ties. For earliness it is a week
ahead of all that class of peas, and
as the pods fill very evenly.
Qt. 30c, peck $2.25, bu. $8.50
C1BADUS, OB PROSPERITY.
GRADUS, OR PROSPERITY. The
earliest, large-podded wrinkled pea
ever introduced. The vines grow
to a height of 2 y2 feet, are strong
and very prolific, bearing podq of
uniform size, 4 to 4V2 inches long,
usually filled with 8 to 10 large
peas. The peas retain their bright
green color after cooking, and are
exceedingly sweet.
Qt. 35c, peck $2.50, bu. $8.50
AMERICAN WONDER. A variety
whose stout branching vines only
grow about ten to twelve inches
high, and are covered with long,
well-filled pods containing seven to
ten well flavored peas; nearly as
early as our Best Extra Early.
Qt. 35c, peck $2.50, bu. $9.00
LAXTONIAN. A giant podded dwarf,
extra early pea. This handsome new
wrinkled pea is the largest podded
of all dwarf early peas growing
only 18 inches high and requires no
support. The pods well filled and
measure 4 V2 inches, of a dark
green color and a fine flavor.
Qt. 35c, peck $2.50, bu. $9.00
NOTES EXCELSIOR. One of the
best of recent introduction, an im¬
provement on American Wonder,
being more vigorous and prolific,
with large pods and more peas. A
decided acquisition, and sure to be¬
come popular when generally
known; height one foot.
Qt. 35c, peck $2.50, bu. $9.00
THOMAS LAXTON. A new, early
wrinkled variety of great merit.
Vine 3 to 3V2 feet high, similar to
that of Gradus, but darker in color.
Pods large with square ends, and
uniformly well filled.
Qt. 35c, peck $2.50, bu. $9.00
PETER PAN. One of the finest of
the large podded dwarf peas on
the order of Laxtonian somewhat
earlier. Height, fifteen inches,
dark green pods, four inches long,
very broad, straight and pointed.
A most prolific pea for either the
home or market garden.
Qt. 35c, peck $2.50, bu. $9.00
Our very Early Varieties of Peas
and Sweet Corn are delicious.
Don’t fail to plant plenty. There
is always a scarcity at the Markets.
Plant Peas early, the most profitable crop for the Trucker.
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PEAS — ( Continued )
LITTLE MARVEL.
LITTLE MARVEL. A new dwarf,
first early pea. The vines are won¬
derfully prolific, and the pods are
jammed with luscious, sugary peas
of the finest flavor. Vines 15 inches
high; pods in pairs 2 % to 3 inches
long, containing 6 to 8 large, deep
green wrinkled peas.
Qt. 35c, peck $2.50, bu. $9.00
Second Early Varieties
ALDERMAN PEAS.
ALDERMAN. This splendid Pea is
the largest podded Pea of all. It
is similar in growth to the Tele¬
phone, height about four feet. The
pods are larger than Telephone, and
have a rich dark-green color, often
measuring six inches long and con¬
taining eight to nine large peas of
very superior flavor.
Qt. 35c, peck $2.50, bu. $8.50
EDIBLE SUGAR PODS (Pods
GIANT BUTTER EDIBLE POD. This
new wrinkled edible podded sort,
pods 5 to 6 inches long, very fleshy,
of light green color, very tender.
Vines 4 to 5 feet high. Very pro¬
ductive.
Qt. 40c, peck $3.00, bu. $11.00
MAMMOTH MELTING SUGAR.
Bearing large, straight, fine flavored
TELEPHONE. Vines large, with large
coarse leaves; height about five feet.
Pods very large, filled with immense
peas, which are the largest of any;
tender, sweet and of excellent flavor.
Very popular among market gar¬
deners.
_ Qt. 35c, peck $2.50, bu. $9.00
Flower Seeds. Pages 29. 30
and 31.
Cooked Same as Snap Beans)
pods. Vines grow three to four feet;
seeds white.
Qt. 45c, peck $3.50, bu. $13.50
MAMMOTH LUSCIOUS SUGAR. Ed¬
ible pods, large, broad pods, brittle.
Height 5 feet. Seeds gray.
Qt. 45c, peck $3.50, bu. $13.50
DWARF GRAY SEEDED SUGAR.
Edible pods, fine flavor; used like
Snap-Short Beans; two feet.
Qt. 45c, peck $3.50, bu. $13.50
SEED POTATOES
Pure strain brand certified seed po¬
tatoes for planting:
Irish Cobbler . Market Price
Bliss Triumph . Market Price
Russets . Market Price
Blue Victor . Market Price
Green Mountain .... Market Price
The quality of seed potatoes we
handle differ from many ordinarily
sold, therefore we would like you to
see our stock when ready to buy.
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Northern Grown Seeds are Purest and Best
PUMPKINS
( CULTURE — Sow early in May; make I plants come up thin to two or three,
hills eight to ten feet apart each way; Pumpkin seed can be sown with corn,
four to six seeds in the hill. When | in about every fourth hill.
LARGE CHEESE.
LARGE CHEESE. Large Round flat¬
tened fruits, much ribbed and
creamy-buff: in color; flesh yellow
and very deep; of fine quality and
one of the best canning sorts.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 30c, V2 lb. 55c,
lb. 90c
JAPANESE PIE. Shaped somewhat
like the Cushaws and grows to a
large size; skin deep green with
dark stripes; flesh deep yellow and
of high quality; seeds sculptured
like Chinese letters.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 45c, % lb. 70c,
lb. $1.25
QUAKER PIE. A small to medium¬
sized variety, rather pear-shaped;
color creamy- white inside and out;
of good quality.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 50c, V2 lb. 85c,
lb. $1.50
MAMMOTH GOLDEN CUSHAW OR
CROOKNECK. Grows to a medium
size; color light yellow, and is the
best variety for table use.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 45c, % lb. 70c,
lb. $1.25
CONNECTICUT EIEI.D.
CONNECTICUT FIELD. Generally
used for planting in corn for stock
feeding, and also for making pies;
fruit rather oblong, flattened at the
ends, often 15 inches in diameter:
smooth, hard, reddish-orange dis¬
tinctly ribbed skin with rich, or¬
ange-yellow flesh.
Pkt. 5c. oz. 10c, % lb. 30c, V2 lb. 50c,
lb. 85c
KING OF THE MAMMOTH. The
giant among pumpkins; specimens
have been grown to weigh 250
pounds and reaching two feet or
more in diameter; fruit round and
flattened, slightly ribbed; skin sal¬
mon-orange, flesh bright yellow and
very thick.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 50c, Y2 lb. 85c,
lb. $1.50
RHUBARB
CULTURE — Sow in July, or early in
extreme heat, so should be grown in
moist or shaded situation. Sow in March
or April, and when a few inches high,
thin to twelve inches apart, and in the
fall, or following spring, transplant two
and one-half to three feet apart in six-
foot rows.
MYATT’S LINNEUS GIANT. An
early and very fine variety.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 50c, V2 lb. 85c,
lb. $1.50
MYATT’S VICTORIA. Later than
Linneus, but equally large and de¬
sirable.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 50c, V2 lb. 85c,
lb. $1;50
RUTA BAGA
CULTURE — Sow in July, or early in
August, in drills; thin out and keep
clear of weeds. See under head of turnip
culture for directions for storing for
winter.
LONG ISLAND PURPLE TOP. This
is undoubtedly the finest variety of
Purple Top Ruta Baga, and is of
purely American origin. Leaves few
and small, bulbs fine shaped with
very short, small necks; purple
crown; skin and flesh bright yellow,
solid, sweet and mild flavor.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 35c, V2 lb. 50c,
lb. 85c
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H. F. Hertzog, Largest Seed House in Reading
RADISHES
CULTURE — Sow as early in the I one foot apart, just enough seed so they
spring as the ground can be worked one will not require thinning. For succes-
and a half to two inches deep, in rows | sion sow every two weeks.
EARLY VARIETIES.
ROSY GEM. Fine for forcing or open
culture; a perfect globe in shape;
deep scarlet on top, blending into
white at the bottom; very tender
and fine grained and rarely becom¬
ing hollow or pithy.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, *4 lb. 40c, V2 lb. 50c,
lb. 95c
EARLY ROUND DARK RED. Skin
very deep dark red; very early and
pleasant flavored.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 40c, V2 lb. 50c,
lb. 95c
EARLY LONG SCARLET. Color
vivid scarlet tipped with snow
white; juicy, sweet and crisp, and
a rapid grower.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, *4 lb. 40c, V2 lb. 50c,
lb. 95c
CINCINNATI MARKET. New extra
early variety; color a clear bright
red, smooth and transparent. The
tops are very small.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 40c, V2 lb. 50c,
lb. 95c
VICK’S SCARLET GLOBE. It is one
of the very earliest of the forcing
radishes and does equally well out¬
side; roots are of fair size, globe-
shaped and with a small top; al¬
ways crisp and tender; color a
bright scarlet.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 40c, V2 lb. 50c,
lb. 95c
EARLY WHITE TURNIP. A very
handsome small white variety of
olive shape; sweet and crisp.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, *4 lb. 40c, % lb. 50c,
lb. 95c
PEARL FORCING. A beautiful pearly
white, long variety. It is firm and
solid, and remains in shape for
weeks. A first-class radish.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 40c, V2 lb. 55c,
lb. $1.00
Fresh, crisp Radishes are so
easy to grow and so hard to buy.
Always scarce at the markets.
SUMMER VARIETIES.
IMPROVED CHARTIER. A very
handsome and attractive variety;
tender and crisp. Its shape is long,
being of deep crimson at the top
and shading off to white at the
bottom.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 40c, % lb. 50c,
lb. 95c
WHITE LADY FINGER. An early
long white radish, roots white, slen¬
der and smooth are 6 to 7 inches
long; tapering slightly at the top;
crisp and tender.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 40c, % lb. 50c,
lb. 95c
ICICLE. This new radish is the finest
and longest of the very early white
sorts. Very crisp and tender, and
can be pulled when quite young.
It is well adapted for forcing or
sowing in open ground.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, *4 lb. 40c, l/2 lb. 50c,
lb. 95c
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Northern Grown Seeds are Purest and Best
RADISHES— ( Continued )
THE GLASS. It is a long radish of
light pink color, whit.e tipped and
of uniform size. It was named
‘Glass” Radish owing to the fine
transparency of the flesh.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 40c, V2 lb. 50c,
lb. 95c
WHITE STRASBURG. Roots are
about 5 inches long; thick at the
shoulder; skin and flesh pure white
and remain firm and brittle longer
than most varieties.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 40c, V2 lb. 50c,
lb. 95c
WINTER RADISHES
Sow during August or September,
and when freezing weather comes on
pack in sandy soil, either buried out¬
doors, or in a damp, cool cellar, where
they will keep all winter.
WHITE CHINESE OR CELESTIAL.
It is ready for use when it is 2 % or
3 inches long and continues until
nearly 6 inches long. The flesh is
firm, solid and pure white.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 40c, % lb. 50c,
lb. 95c
CHINESE ROSE. Bright rose colored
skin; flesh white; quality excellent;
one of the best for fall and winter
use.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 40c, y2 lb. 50c,
lb. 95c
LONG BLACK SPANISH. A long
black-skinned variety; flesh white
and slightly pungent; one of the
latest and hardiest for winter use.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 40c, % lb. 50c,
lb. 95c
SALSIFY, OR OYSTER PLANT
CULTURE — Sow early in spring, in
rows 15 inches apart and 1 inch deep;
thin out to 6 inches apart in rows; cul¬
tivate the same as carrots or parsnips.
MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND.
The largest and most profitable Sal¬
sify in cultivation; roots are two to
three times the size of the ordinary
Salsify, and of more agreeable
flavor. It is pure white in color, and
valuable to market gardeners.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, % lb. 65c, V2 lb.
$1.25, lb. $2.25.
Try our Michigan grown Radish
Seed to grow quality Radishes.
SPINACH
CULTURE — For early summer use,
sow early in spring in a good, well-
fertilized soil, in drills one inch deep,
one and a half to two feet between the
rows. For winter and spring use, sow
from September to December 15. Re¬
quires but little cultivation.
BLOOMSDALE SAVOY LEATEB.
BLOOMSDAIE SAVOY LEAVED. A
heavy cropper, of fine quality and
very hardy; succulent leaves, curled
and crinkled like a Savoy Cabbage;
hardiest and most productive sort.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 15c, lb. 35c
Five-pound lots or more. . . .lb. 25c
LONG STANDING. Stands the longest
before running to seed; dark green.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 20c, x/2 lb. 25c,
lb. 45c
VICTORIA. A fine sort for spring
sowing; a little later than Long
Standing; color dark green.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 20c, V2 lb. 25c,
lb. 45c
THICK LEAVED ROUND SUMMER.
A popular market variety; produces
large, thick, dark, green leaves,
somewhat crumpled; remaining a
long time before going to seed.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 20c, V2 lb. 25c,
lb. 45c
NEW ZEALAND. The plants will re¬
sist heat all through summer. Rich
green leaves. Thrives in any soil.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 25c, V2 lb. 40c,
lb. 65c
SQUASH
CULTURE — Sow in hills, when the
apple is in bloom, about four feet each
way for the summer sorts and eight to
twelve feet for the winter varieties,
eight to ten seeds to the hill. When
the plants come up and when danger of
loss by insects is past, thin to three or
four plants to the hill.
MAMMOTH WHITE BUSH,
SCALLOPED,
Poultry Supplies, Chick Feeders, Fountains, Can’t Clog Dry Mash Feeders—
See Page 39.
H. F. Hertzog, Largest Seed House in Reading
27
SQUASH— ( Continued )
EARLY WHITE BUSH SCALLOPED.
A standard summer variety; good
either for home or market gardens.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 45c, Yz lb. 70c,
lb. $1.25
IMPROVED HUBBARD. The grand
old favorite, and one of the best
winter squashes. Flesh bright or¬
ange yellow, fine grained, very dry,
sweet and rich flavored. It is es¬
teemed by many to be as good baked
as a Sweet Potato.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, Y lb. 50c, Yz lb. 80c,
lb. $1.50
FORDHOOK. Skin bright yellow ; flesh
straw-colored; is very dry and sweet;
one of the handsomest and good¬
keeping winter varieties.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 45c, Yz lb. 70c,
lb. $1.25
CROOKNECK, GIANT SUMMER —
The largest and one of the earliest
summer varieties; fruits often two
feet long, very warty and deep
orange in color. Rich, buttery fla¬
vor. When young they are excellent
fried. Very desirable for both the
home or market gardener.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, Y lb. 50c, Yz lb. 80c,
lb. $1.50
TOMATO
CULTURE — Sow in hotbeds or under
glass in March or April, and when the
young plants have made three or four
leaves, transplant into shallow boxes or
coldframes, setting them four to five
inches apart. When danger of frost is
over, set out in the open. Seed can also
be sown in the open ground.
SPARK S EARLIANA. An extremely
smooth, bright red tomato of good
size and flavor. Amongst growers
to be first in the market.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 35c, Y. lb. $1.00, lb. $3.50
CHALK S EARLY JEWEL. Deepest
fruited and most solid of all ex¬
tremely early tomatoes. The growth
is very compact. Fruit of uniformly
good size; very solid; brightest scar¬
let.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 35c, Y. lb. $1.00, lb. $3.50
JOHN BAER. An extra early scarlet
fruited variety. The vines are very
hardy and exceptionally productive.
The fruits are of the largest.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 35c, % lb. $1.00, lb. $3.50
TOMATOES — ( Continued )
BEEFSTEAK. Late; red; vines vigor¬
ous; very little seed; large, solid fruit.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 35c, % lb. $1.00, lb. $3.50
THE STONE.
STONE. This sort is a great favorite
with canners, and is one of the best
introduced for years. It is the
heaviest and most solid fruited of
the large tomatoes of good quality.
Vines vigorous and productive; fruit
round, apple shaped, very large;
very deep red in color and aston¬
ishingly heavy.
Pkt. i5c, oz. 35c, Y. lb. $1.00, lb. $3.50
OXHEART. A new variety, shaped
like a heart. The Oxheart is large,
solid, some weighing 3 lbs. with few
seeds. Skin is pink. Delicious flavor.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 80c, % lb. $2.50, lb. $9.00
BONNY BEST. An early variety ma¬
turing between Earliana and Chalk’s
Early Jewel. Fruits medium size,
color bright scarlet, exceedingly
smooth, handsome shape, ripens
evenly close up to the stem. An
excellent sort for growing under
glass.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 35c, % lb. $1.15, lb. $4.00
PONDEROSA. This is without excep¬
tion the best tomato in general cul¬
tivation; large size; perfect in form;
free from wrinkles; solid and very
fleshy; almost seedless. Very prolific;
fruit begins to ripen early and con¬
tinues until frost.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 60c, % lb. $1.75, lb. $6.00
TRUCKER’S FAVORITE. The finest
large-fruited purple tomato, thick
meated and very solid, well ripened
throughout, fine flavor. The vines
are of strong growth, not subject to
rust or blight.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 35c, Y lb. $1.15, lb. $4.00
DWARF CHAMPION. Distinct in
smooth, solid and fine-flavored sort;
good for either the home or market
garden; color cardinal red.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 45c, % lb. $1.25, lb. $4.50
THE MATCHLESS. A very large,
foliage and habits of growth, being
compact and upright; fruit smooth;
early and purplish red.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 35c, 14 lb. $1.00, lb. $3.60
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Northern Grown Seeds are Purest and Best
T OM ATOES— ( Continued )
ACME. Well known; very early;
smooth and ripens evenly; free from
cracks and stands shipment well.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 35c, % lb. $1.00, lb. $3.75
FORDHOOK FIRST. An extremely
early new variety; color deep rich
red tinted with purple; is perfectly
smooth and of finest quality.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 40c, % lb. $1.25, lb. $4.50
GOLDEN QTJEEN. Yellow; ripens
early; is large-sized, smooth and
solid; of very fine appearance and
excellent quality. If sliced in with
the red sorts it forms an attractive
dish.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 40c, *4 lb. $1.25, lb. $4.50
YELLOW CHERRY. Fruit small;
about five-eights of an inch in
diameter, round and smooth, light
lemon color. Fine for pickles and
preserves.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 60c, % lb. $1.75, lb. $5.75
TOBACCO
CULTURE — Sow seeds for plants early in
spring in frames or seed-bed. When weather
becomes warm, transplant to open ground in
rows four feet apart.
CONNECTICUT SEED LEAF. An old,
well-known variety.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 45c, % lb. $1.25, lb. $4.50
HAVANA. Extra fine; imported.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c, % lb. $1.40, lb. $4.75
HERBS
_ CULTURE — Sow early in the spring, in drills
sixteen to eighteen inches apart and transplant
as soon as the plants are large enough.
CARAWAY. Seeds used for flavoring.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, Y4. lb. 45c, V2 lb. 60c,
lb. $1.00
CATNIP. A valuable mild nervine for
infants. Price per packet, 5c
CORIANDER. Seeds used for flavor¬
ing. Price per packet, 5c
DILL. For flavoring vinegar.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 45c, Yz lb. 60c,
lb. $1.00
HOREHOUND. Very useful for cur¬
ing coughs. Price per packet, 5c
MUSTARD SEED, WHITE LONDON.
Considered the best for salads.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, % lb. 45c, Yz lb. 70c,
lb. $1.25
SAGE. A highly aromatic herb; most
useful of all. Price per packet, 5c
SWEET MARJORAM. The leaves and
the ends of the shoots are for sea¬
soning in summer and also dried
for the winter use.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, % lb. 70c, lb. $2.50
TANSY. Cultivated for its medicinal
properties. Price per packet, 5c
THYME. The young leaves are used
to flavor soups, sauce, dressing, etc.
A tea made from the leaves is a
great remedy for nervous head¬
aches.
Packet, 5 c
TURNIPS
CULTURE — Sow seed in the open
ground in April, one-half inch deep, in
rows a foot apart, and thin to four to
six inches in the rows. Be sure to have
the soil rich and freshly stirred. Thin
early and keep free from weeds. For
fall and winter use sow in July or
August.
PUBF&E TOP STRAP-LEAVED.
PURPLE TOP STRAP-LEAVED. The
best turnip in cultivation and a
splendid variety; a favorite with
gardeners who want first turnips in
market; bulb white, flat, of medi¬
um size, with a bright purple top;
one of the sweetest and finest
flavored of summer sorts.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 20c, V2 lb. 30c,
lb. 50c
PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE. The
very best known variety; used
largely for sowing broadcast among
corn and potatoes; it is round and
flat, white on the bottom and a
reddish purple above ground, and
a very quick grower, used mainly
for stock feeding; it is one of the
finest table varieties.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 20c, V2 lb. 30c,
lb. 50c, 5 lbs. or more, 45c
WHITE GLOBE. A perfect globe-
shape, six to eight inches in diam¬
eter; skin and flesh pure white, firm,
sweet and fine flavored.
Pkt. 5c, oz.»10c, x/4 lb. 20c, V2 lb. 30c,
lb. 50c
PURPLE TOP MILAN. The earliest
popular market turnips. The flesh
is white, firm, fine grained and of
excellent flavor.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 35c, Yz lb. 50c,
lb. 90c
WHITE EGG. A pure white, rapid¬
growing, egg-shaped variety, fine
grained and sweet; unexcelled for
table use.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 35c, V2 lb. 45c,
lb.. 75c
AMBER GLOBE. Excellent for table
use or feeding stock; flesh yellow,
firm and sweet.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 35c, Yz lb. 45c,
lb. 75c
COW HORN. Roots carrot shaped and
grows half above ground; flesh is
firm, white and sweet, and is a good
table variety and stock feeder.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 20c, y2 lb. 30c,
lb. 50c
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SWEET PEAS
CULTURE — To succeed best they
should be sown as soon as the ground
can be worked in the spring. Good soil
thoroughly mixed with well rotted ma¬
nure dug to a depth of one foot or more,
will give splendid results; when well up
give brush or strings to support them.
May also be sown late in fall, about
middle of November, and will bloom
earlier. They commence to bloom early,
and if the flowers are picked as soon as
they fade, will continue all summer.
BLANCHE BURPEE. This is the best
white-seeded. It is the only white
that is of the true Grandiflora
(Eckford) type; flowers pure white;
mostly four on a stem, of extra
large size and good substance.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, % lb. 60c, lb. $2.00
BLANCHE FERRY. The flowers all
have the bright contrast of color,
while the standard is deep rose-
pink, wings white.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, % lb. 60c, lb. $2.00
COUNTESS OF RADNOR. A lovely
variety and one of the very best;
standards light mauve, fading into
a soft lavender; wings pale lilac.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, % lb. 60c, lb. $2.00
CROWN JEWEL. Standard suffused
with rosy violet; wings creamy
white, tinted with rose.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, *4 lb. 60c, lb. $2.00
DOROTHY ECKFORD. Pure white:
large hooded form fine.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, *4 lb. 60c, lb. $2.00
DUCHESS OF YORK. Flowers of
the largest size and most distinc¬
tive color; white suffused with deli¬
cate pinkish-purple, producing a
striped and barred effect.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, % lb. 60c, lb. $2.00
Sweet Peas are excellent for dec¬
oration. It is a most popular
flower, all shades of color being
represented.
A short rowr will give an abund¬
ance of bloom.
SWEET PEAS— (Continued)
KING EDWARD VII. Large carmine
scarlet variety.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, *4 lb. 60c, lb. $2.00
LADY GRISEL HAMILTON. Laven¬
der; flowers large and hooded.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, % lb. 60c, lb. $2.00
LORD NELSON. Flowers are very
large; borne on long stems and of
beautiful shade, having a white
ground delicately edged and suf¬
fused with deep navy blue.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, % lb. 60c, lb. $2.00
MIKADO. A beautiful variety; bright
rose-pink, striped with white.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, % lb. 60c, lb. $2.00
MRS. JOS. CHAMBERLAIN. The
color is very effective, the whole
flower having a white ground which
is heavily striped and flaked with
bright rose; of fine form.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, % lb. 60c, lb. $2.00
NOVELTY. Flowers large, moderate¬
ly expanded; standards scarlet;
wings delicate mauve, slightly
margined with rose.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, % lb. 60c, lb. $2.00
PRIMA DONNA. Pure pink; above
medium size; hooded flowers.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, *4 lb. 60c, lb. $2.00
RED RIDING HOOD. The standards
in this variety are formed like a
hood over the wings; very odd and
curious bright red.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, % lb. 60c, lb. $2.00
FLORA NORTON. Bright blue color,
just shaded fawn, suffused with a
pleasing and subtle tint of rich lav¬
ender; a most fascinating flower.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, *4 lb. 60c, lb. $2.00
HENRY ECKFORD. A superb flower;
very large and of good substance;
standards and wings are suffused
with a light orange yellow.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, % lb. 60c, lb. $2.00
KATHARINE TRACEY. Of large
size, perfect form and most beauti¬
ful; the color is soft but brilliant
pink of precisely the same shade in
wings and standard; retaining its
brilliancy to the last.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, % lb. 60c, lb. $2.00
DUKE OF CLARENCE. A very beau¬
tiful hooded variety with flowers of
the largest size; color a brilliant
shade of rosy-claret, making it de¬
sirable for bunching.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, % lb. 60c, lb. $2.00
SUPERFINE MIXTURE. Of twenty
newest varieties.
Oz. 20c, % lb. 60c, lb. $2.00
COMMON MIXTURE.
Oz. 15c, % lb. 50c, lb. $1.75
CYCLONE SEED SOWER
Price Each . $2.25
30
Northern Grown Seeds are Purest and Best
FLOWER SEEDS
AGERATUM MEXICANUM, Annuals;
bearing a profusion of feathery
flowers; excellent for bedding in
summer or pot culture in winter;
lilac blue. Pkt. 10c
ASTERS. Magnificent flowers for the
late summer and fall months:
Dwarf Mixed Varieties Pkt. 10c
Branching Comet Flowers Pkt. 10c
New Branching Pkt. 10c
King, Mixed Pkt. 10c
White Branching Pkt. 10c
BACHELOR’S BUTTON. Choice mixed
colors. Pkt. 10c
BALSAM. Double mixed. Pkt. 10c
DWARF MARGUERITE CARNATION.
CARNATION. This well known
flower is one of the greatest favor¬
ites with all lovers of flowers.
Marguerite Pkt. 10c
Choice Mixed Pkt. 20c
CALENDULA. Dwarf bushy annuals
blooming abundantly until frost; of
easy culture. Pkt. 10c
CALIFORNIA POPPY. Very attrac¬
tive annuals for beds, edgings or
masses; profuse flowering; fine cut
glaucous foliage; one foot. Pkt. 10c
CALLIOPSIS. They continue a long
time in bloom; useful for cutting.
Mixed. Pkt. 10c
CANDYTUFT. Hard annuals; very
effective in beds and for borders;
mixed colors. Pkt. 10c
CANDYTUFT. Pure white. Pkt. 10c
CANTERBERRY BELLS. Mixed;
handsome border plants. Pkt. 10c
CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Flowers are
handsome and brilliant in color,
growing 18 inches high. Pkt. 10c
COCKSCOMB. Mixed Pkt. 10c
COSMOS. Tall mixed. Pkt. 10c
CYPRESS VINE. A climbing plant,
very well known; mixed Pkt. 10c
DAISY. Double mixed; a well-known
variety. Pkt. 10c
FLOWER POTS AND SAUCERS
Sizes from 3 inch to 15 inch
FLOWER SEEDS— ( Continued )
EVERLASTING FLOWERS. Mixed
variety. Pkt. 10c
EVENING PRIMROSE. Flowers large
and very handsome. Pkt. 10c
EVENING GLORY. Blooms in the
evening; flowers large. Pkt. 10c
FORGET ME NOT. An old favorite;
mixed. Pkt. 10c
FOUR O’CLOCK. Flowers are pro¬
duced in great abundance; mixed.
Annuals of bushy habit. Pkt. 5c
G AILL ARP IA . Handsome flowers and
useful for bouquets; mixed. Pkt. 10c
GLOBE AMARANTH. Sometimes
called English Clover;
mixed. Pkt. 10c
GODETIA. (Finest mixed). Flowers
of a deep rose-pink. The surface
shining like satin. Pkt. 10c
HOLLYHOCK. (Finest Double). Well-
known garden favorites; hardy
biennial; 5 to 8 feet high. Pkt. 10c
HYACINTH BEAN. A rapid growing
annual climber. Pkt. 10c
LARKSPUR. Very attractive. Pkt. 10c
LOVE IN A MIST. Pretty garden
annuals with feathery green foli¬
age, flowers thicklv set. Pkt. 10c
MIGNONETTE. Flowers large, of a
reddish tint; a good variety.
Pkt. 5c
MORNING GLORY. A climbing plant
familiar to everybody:
Mixed Colors Pkt. 5c
Royal Jap, mixed Pkt. 10c
Heavenly Blue Pkt. 10c
MOURNING BRIDE. Dwarf Double.
Of compact habit, bearing profusely
globe-shaped flowers of great beau¬
ty. Pkt. 10c
SINGLE MARIGOLD.
MARIGOLD. The African and French
Marigolds are old favorites.
French, Dwarf Pkt. 10c
African, Tall Pkt. 10c
NASTURTIUM. Dwarf. Mixed.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 50c, lb. $1.50
NASTURTIUM. Tall. Mixed.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 50c. lb. $1.50
H. F. Hertzog, Largest Seed House in Reading
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FLOWER SEEDS — (Continued)
NICOTIAN A. Delightfully sweet-
scented, pure white tubular flowers,
blooming continually; 2 to 3 feet.
Pkt. 10c
SUPERIOR HOUSE PLANT FOOD
Odorless, immediately soluble in
water and available to plant growth
soon as applied.
Sizes: 25c, 50c and $1.00 Cans
PANSIES.
PANSY. Choice Mixed. Pkt. 10c
Fancy Mixed Pkt. 20c
PETUNIA. Indispensable flowering
plants for both garden and pot cul¬
ture flowering continuously.
Veined or Mottled Pkt. 10c
Large Flowered Fancy Pkt. 20c
Rose of Heaven Pkt. 10c
PHLOX DRUMMONDI. For beds
and massing nothing can surpass
these beautiful annuals.
Mixed varieties. Pkt. 10c
POPPY’. Mixed varieties. Pkt. 10c
PORTULACA. Brilliant dwarf annu¬
als, blooming profusely from early
summer to autumn.
Double Mixed. Pkt. 10c
PINKS. Choice Mixed. Pkt. 10c
RICINUS SANGUINEUS. (Caster Oil
Plant). Leaves green; stalks blood-
red; showy fruit; 8 feet. Pkt. 5c
SALVIA, OR SCARLET SAGE. Popu¬
lar perennial; flowers first year from
seed. Pkt. 10c
SALPIGLOSSIS. One of the great
favorite because of its easy culture.
Choice mixed. Pkt. 10c
SCARLET FLAX. One of the most
showy annuals for beds and passes;
brilliant crimson scarlet flowers, one
inch across. Pkt. 5c
SNAPDRAGON. Very showy, half-
hardy perennial; flowering first year
from seed. They grow two to three
feet high, finest mixed. . Pkt. 10c
HOT-BED GLASS
Write or Ask for Prices.
Berry Boxes and Baskets
PHLOX, STAR OF QUEDLINBURG.
The flowers of this striking novelty
have a most distinct and star-like
appearance. Pkt. 10c
STOCK, GERMAN TEN WEEKS. The
German Ten Weeks Stocks are
easily grown, and are of great
beauty and fragrance. Pkt. 10c
SUNFLOWER. Large Flowers.
Pkt. 5c
SWEET ALYSSUM. Pretty little
plants for beds, vases, baskets,
edgings or rock-work; useful for
winter flowering very sweetly scent¬
ed. Pkt. 10c
SWEET PEAS. Choice Mixed. Pkt. 5c.
SWEET SUI/TAN. Showy for the gar¬
den and greatly prized for bouquets;
large heads of bright, fragrant flow¬
ers; 1% feet; mixed colors. Pkt. 10c
SWEET WILLIAM. Favorites in every
garden; perfectly hardy and with a
rich profusion of bloom; height one
foot. Fine mixed. Pkt. 10c
THUNBERGIA. Rapid growing an¬
nual climbers; beautiful flowers
born in profusion, mixed. Pkt. 10c
VEBBENA.
VERBENA. Choice mixed. Pkt. 10c
ZINNIA. (Double Mixed). Well-known
garden annuals, forming bushy
plants 2 to 3 feet high, bearing large
double flowers in summer and fall.
Pkt. 10c
ZINNIA. Giant Dahlia Mixed. Pkt. 10c
Cut and Come Again Pkt. 10c
Grow flowers in your garden, on
your porch, in your window boxes,
or in pots for the flower stand.
They will give you lots of pleasure.
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Northern Grown Seeds are Purest and Best
OF THE 1
BETTER KIND
FARM AND FIELD SEEDS
Our Brands — Ruby; Emerald; Yellow as Gold and Shine Brand.
These Brands represent the best quality of Seeds obtainable.
ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
RED CLOVER
Red Clover is the most important Clover. It lives two years; grows about
2 feet high, makes two crops a year; yielding about three tons of cured hay
per acre. Clover hay is very nutritious. Stock fed on it requires less grain.
Sow 8 to 14 lbs. to the acre.
Extra Fancy Ruby Brand. Indiana Grown. Price per bushel, $11.50
MAMMOTH CLOVER
Is quite distinct from Medium Red Clover, being larger, coarser, more
robust growth and 2 to 3 weeks later. It is also more hardy, stands frost
better. Sow 8 to 14 lbs. to the acre.
Extra Fancy Ruby Brand. American Grown. Price per bushel, $11.50
ALSYKE
This is one of the hardiest varieties known. It is perennial; it will do
better on moist land than any other variety of Clover, and is suitable for
either hay or pasture. When sown with other grasses, it forms a thick under¬
growth and greatly increases the yield. It is very fine for honey bees and
cattle. Flesh colored, sweet and fragrant. Sow 8 to 10 lbs. per acre in Spring
or Fall.
Extra Fancy Emerald Brand. Ohio Grown. Price per bushel, $11.00
ALFALFA
The most valuable farm crop of the present time. It will yield greater
returns for the labor expended than any other crop grown. Alfalfa nourishes
the soil; it thrives on a very wide range of soils. It may be cut 3 to 5 times
per year, and will yield 3 to 6 tons per acre. It is rich in protein and has
a feeding value equal to that of bran. Sow 20 lbs. to the acre. Highest grade.
“Yellow as Gold’’ Brand. Kansas Grown. Price per bushel, $10.50
GRIMM ALFALFA
Grimm Alfalfa, also known as “Grimm’s Everlasting Clover,” stands the
Winter better than other Alfalfa. Its flowers, if genuine, are greenish-yellow;
other Alfalfa, the flower is purple. Sow 10 to 15 lbs. to the acre.
Ruby Brand. Furnished on special orders only. Price per bushel, $15.00
SWEET CLOVER
This Clover is especially adapted for pasture, and whoever keeps Bees
should not fail to try it. It grows on poor and sandy soil and also on land
that is as solid as a rock. Sow 20 lbs. to the acre, from April to August.
Ruby Brand. Fancy white blossoms. Price per bushel, $4.75
WHITE CLOVER
A low, close growing Clover; round, white heads; very fragrant; best
adapted to moist soils. Sow in Spring. For lawns it is splendidly adapted.
Makes excellent forage for Bees. Sow 6 to 8 lbs. to the acre.
Ruby Brand. Price per pound, 60c
CRIMSON CLOVER
This Clover is an annual variety. Like other clovers it is a soil enricher
and builder, and if cut while in bloom will make excellent hay. It makes
large stools, sending out 40 to 50 branches from a single stem. It succeeds
on any kind of soil. Sow 10 to 15 lbs. to the acre, from July to September.
Ruby Brand. Price per bushel. $7.00
All Prices on FIELD SEEDS are subject to market changes.
H. F. Hertzog, Largest Seed House in Reading
33
FIELD SEEDS — (Continued)
TIMOTHY
As a crop for hay, Timothy is probably unsurpassed by any other grass.
It is greatly relished by all kinds of stock, especially by horses. It yields more
nutritive matter than any other grass or forage plant. It is well suited for a
permanent pasture, as it will hold its own for several years before running out.
Sow 12 to 20 lbs. to the acre.
Extra Fancy Shine Brand. Price per bushel, $3.75
GOLDEN MILLET
This variety is one of the very best of millets. It is far superior to com¬
mon, both in quality and yield. It grows taller, firmer and more leaves than
common. It grows from 4 to 5 feet high; will yield a heavy crop of hay. Can
be sown in May to end of July, % to 1 bushel to the acre.
Ruby Brand. _ Price per bushel, $2.75
SIBERIAN MILLET
A new variety, imported from Russia. Not as long as the Golden, but
about 2 or 3 weeks earlier. The stalks grow 2 to 4 feet high. The seeds are
of a reddish color. Sow in May to July at the rate of % to 1 bushel to acre.
Ruby Brand. _ Price per bushel, $2.75
BILLION DOLLAR GRASS
We consider this one of the most valuable crops for the farmer to grow.
It will produce an abundance of green fodder, yielding from 12 to 20 tons
per acre on rich land. This grain when ground and fed to the cows is said
to increase the milk flow more than oats. It is also very fine for chickens.
Sow from May 15th to end of July, 25 lbs. to the acre broadcast, or in drills
12 lbs. to the acre. Extra Fancy Ruby Brand. Price per bushel, $2.75
HUNGARIAN
The quickest of catch crops for hay. May be sown up to August. Valu¬
able when hay crop is short, or to follow some early harvested crop. Sown
and cultivated as Millet and quite a favorite with stockmen. Sow 1 bushel
to the acre. Ruby Brand. Price per bushel, $2.-50
SUDAN GRASS
It is grown for stock feed green, or as hay is better than anything, ex¬
cepting Alfalfa. With warm weather it will be ready to cut hay 8 or 10
weeks from sowing and again every 30 days until killed by frost. Sow early
as possible in spring, and should not be put in over an inch deep. It don’t
like cool weather. Yields two to three times as much as Millet. Sow 15 to
20 lbs. to the acre. Ruby Brand. Price per pound, 10c
TALL MEADOW OAT GRASS
For hay or permanent pasture a most valuable grass. Successfully grown
in all parts of the country. Grows tall, therefore desirable for meadow. Can
be cut 3 times and does well if sown alone. Sow 30 to 40 lbs. to the acre.
Ruby Brand. Price per pound, 25c
ORCHARD GRASS
This is a very early grass and adapted to shady places. It grows in tufts;
stands drought well and is very hardy. This grass is used to a very large ex¬
tent for Groves and Orchards and all shady places. Sow 2 to 3 bushels to the
acre. Ruby Brand. Price per bushel, $3.00
MEADOW GRASS
This mixture contains permanent pasture Grasses, which will greatly
thicken up the Meadows and can be counted on to give excellent results. We
recommend about 25 lbs. to the acre. Ruby Brand. Price per pound, 35c
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS
This fine bladed, rich, green, nourishing grass may be sown in the Spring
or Fall. It grows rapidly in cool weather, but withstands the effects of the
greatest heat. It is one of the best grasses for lawn mixtures and for hay and
pasture. Sow 2 to 3 bushels to the acre. Fancy Ruby Brand. Price per lb., 40c
RED TOP GRASS
This is a valuable grass for either lawns, hay or pasture. May be sown in
Spring or Fall. Grows slowly in the Spring but ripens with Timothy. Does not
die out. When once well started will spread and supplant other grasses. It
succeeds well in any soil and is particularly well adapted for low, moist lands.
Sow 8 to 10 lbs. to the acre. Fancy Ruby Brand. Price per lb., 30c
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Northern Grown Seeds are Purest and Best
FIELD SEEDS — -(Continued)
JAPANESE BUCKWHEAT
A most wonderfully prolific, hardy Buckwheat. A yield of 60 bushels per
acre is common. It is a long bloomer, the kernels more than double the size
of other varieties. It makes the finest flour and earlier than Silver Hull. Sow
about middle of June, 1 to 1 V2 bushels to the acre.
Ruby Brand. Price per bushel, $2.2 5
SPRING RYE
A most profitable crop, quite different from Winter Rye. Valued wherever
known as a catch crop. Can be sown later than any other Spring grain.
Produces 30 to 40 bushels of grain to the acre. Sow 1% to 2 bushels to the
acre. Ruby Brand. Price per bushel, $2.75
CANADA FIELD PEAS
Excellent for horses and pigs when sown with oats. They can be fed
green or dry. They will grow on land that will not produce clover. Sow 1 %
to 3 bushels to the acre; or, if with oats, sow 1 bushel of each. Pea and oat
hay is commonly known among our best dairymen as a very valuable feed,
which in many cases cannot be equalled. Can be sown in March or early in
April. Extra fine quality for seeding. Ruby Brand. Price per bushel, $3.75
COW PEAS
Are more tender than Canada Field Peas, and should not be sown until
corn-planting time. Cow peas, being a very rapid growth during the warm
weather, can be sown as late as the middle of July, with assurance of a profit¬
able crop either for harvesting or plowing under. Sow 1 bushel to the acre.
The best Brown Whippoorwill. Ruby Brand. Price per bushel, $3.25
SOJA BEANS
Valuable for soiling, hay and silage. A great soil builder and food plant.
Fopular everywhere. They also make a splendid pasture for sheep and swine.
Heavy yielders, 20 to 40 bushels per acre. Sow middle of May to June when
the ground warms up. Sow 1 to 1 V2 bushels to the acre.
Mammoth Yellow. Ruby Brand. Price per bushel, $3.00
Black Wilson. Ruby Brand. Price per bushel, $2.75
DWARF ESSEX RAPE
Largely sown elsewhere. It furnishes an immense amount of green feed,
and its nutritive value is nearly twice that of clover. Sow early in Spring to
September with grain alone 4 to 6 lbs. to the acre. It is adapted for sheep
pasture. Ruby Brand. Price per pound, 10c
WINTER VETCHES
Also called Sand or Hairy Vetch. Will succeed on poor soil, but does
much better on rich soil when it will grow 4 to 5 feet high. Sow 1 % to 2
bushels to the acre with 1 bushel of oats, in May. If pastured off when not
too far advanced, it will readily grow up again and again. The seed is also
used for Pigeon feed. Ruby Brand. Price per pound, 'l2c
CANE OR SORGHUM
Great for feed as well as for making syrup. Every stock farmer should
have some. It can be grown everywhere. It can be used, as a pasture or
fodder plant. It is readily eaten by cattle and horses, by mules, sheep, swine
and fowl, and in fact by every animal you need fodder for. Sow 1 to 1 %
bushels to the acre. Ruby Brand. Price per bushel, $2.75
BROOM CORN SEED
Improved Evergreen — Farmers will find this a paying crop. It grows 8
to 10 feet high; the fibre is long and fine; will not turn red in the field. It
is strictly a green variety. Sow 10 to 12 qts. to acre. Price per pound, 20c
BARLEY SIX-ROW
Finest sort for growing in Pennsylvania. Is the earliest variety, making a
quick growing crop of excellent and nutritious green fodder. It will also make
a good grain crop to feed green or to cure as hay. The grain is excellent for
poultry food. Sow 2 % bushels per acre as early as ground can be worked.
Price per bushel of 48 pounds, $1.75
SUNFLOWER
An excellent and cheap food for fowls. They fatten well on it and
attain a bright, lustrous plumage and strong healthy condition. It can be
raised cheaper than corn. Sow middle of July, 8 lbs. to the acre.
Ruby Brand. Price per pound, 12c
Prices on FIELD SEEDS are subject to market changes
H, F. Hertzog, Largest Seed House in Reading 35
FI KIiT) SKKJDS — (Continued)
SEED OATS
Scottish Chief Seed Oats. Weighs about 46 pounds to the measured bushel
instead of 32 pounds, the standard weight of oats. It grows straight and tall
and is an immense yielder. We have sold Scottish Chief Seed Oats a number of
years. Once they sow it, always they sow it. Price per bushel of 32 lbs., $1.50
SHADY LAWN SEED
Shady Lawn Seed is a special mixture of various Grass Seeds made up
under our own formula, that will grow in shady places where it is difficult to
grow a fine lawn with the regular lawn seed. Shady Lawn Seed will produce a
beautiful green and permanent lawn, in places where there is little or no
sunshine.
Ruby Brand. Price per pound, 35c
CITY PARK LAWN SEED
Composed of the very best fine-leaved grasses that will produce a green,
and most beautiful lawn. Many of the most expensive grasses are used in this
mixture. Lawns may be started any time, but the results will be surest if
same is sown either very early in the Spring or in early Fall. One pound will
sow 300 square feet.
City Park Lawn Seed. Ruby Brand. Price per quart, 20c
City Park Lawn Seed. Ruby Brand, 5 lbs. or more. Price per pound, 35c
It is a good investment to pay 75 cents per bushel for,
McQueen’s Inoculator and know your seed is properly inoculated.
Half bushel size, 50 cents.
CROW-TOX
CROW REPELLENT
Saves seed loss and replanting. Farmers every¬
where are using “Crow-Tox.” A little goes a long
way. Its cost to use per acre is but 15c to 20c.
Therefore, you should not think of planting corn
without first treating it with “Crow-Tox.” “Crow-
Tox” is a fully guaranteed product and should
it fail to entirely satisfy the user, we will refund
the purchase price without question.
Half-pint can, 60c, treats 1 bushel of seed corn;
pint can, $1.00, treats 2 bushels of seed corn.
RAT-NIP
To rid your place of rats quickly and effectively, use Rat-Nip.
Feed it to them a night or two and your house, barn, stable or
whatever it may be will be entirely clear of them. Rat-Nip comes
in tubes, one tube in a carton. Price each, 35c.
The Lawn Maker
Spreads quickly and evenly. No
seeds or fertilizer wasted. Leaves no
ridges or bare spots. Sows close to
the ground and avoids loss by wind.
Simple to operate. Used in Winter
for spreading sand or salt on icy
walks. Saves time, labor, seed and
fertilizer.
14-inch, 25-lb. capacity. Price, $6.50
24-inch, 100-lb. capacity. Price, 10.50
NOC-OUT
FFRTILIZKR AND
LAWN SKKD
DISTRIBUTOR
The Noc-Out is a
new, inexpensive
time and labor sav¬
ing device, for easy
uniform distribution
of Fertilizer and
Lawn Seed. It is
equipped with an
adjustable Feed
Gauge by which the
flow of material can
be regulated. The finest powdered
Fertilizer as well as the bulkiest Lawn
Seed can be distributed evenly with¬
out clogging in the Feed Gauge. The
result is a steady, uniform flow. It is
easy to operate.
No. 115
Price, each $1.25
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Northern Grown Seeds are Purest and Best
FERTILIZERS
SHEEP’S HEAD BRAND
PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE
IT MAKES SEEDS GROW!
Guarantees Quality Flowers, Vel¬
vety Green Grass, Choice Vegetables,
Delicious Fruits.
Nature’s basic soil dressing, 100%
pure. A complete plant food which
contains all the vital elements neces¬
sary. Sterilized of weed seeds.
Packed in neat containers for con¬
venient distribution to home owners,
golf clubs, florists, gardeners. Free
leaflet, “How to Make Beautiful
Lawns and Gardens.”
2 lb. bags
5 lb. bags
10 lb. bags
2 5 lb. bags
50 lb. bags
100 lb. bags
V2 Ton lots
1 Ton lots
. . .20c
. . .35c
. . .60c
.$1.15
.$1.85
.$3.00
$25.00
$45.00
Loma, the scientifically-
prepared plant food, will
give you results that are
startling. Lawns velvety
green ; flowering plants sturdy,
full-bloomed and tall; vege¬
tables such as you have never had before.
Loma is rich in nitrogen. Agricultural experts
will tell you^that this is the most vital
plant food. Loma works quickly. In a week’s
time you can see the difference in your lawn.
1-lb. can . . '. . $ .25
5 -lb. can . 50
10-lb. bag . 85
25-lb. bag . 1.75
50-lb. bag . 3.00
100-lb. bag . . . 5.00
DEMP WOLF’S FERTILIZER
An odorless fertilizer for lawns, gar¬
dens, flowers, vegetables, trees, vines
and all kinds of shrubbery.
1 lb. package, Price . 16c
10 lb. package, Price . ..85c
VEGETABLE FERTILIZER
Price, per lb . 7c
Price, 25 to 50 lb. lots . 6c
Price, per 100 lbs . $5.50
GROUND BONE.
Price, per lb . 5c
Price, 25 to 50 lbs . 4c
Price per 100 lbs . . $3.50
NITRATE OF SODA. Apply 100 to
150 lbs. to the acre. Use only after
plants are above ground. If used in
liquid form, dilute 2 oz. to 1 gal. of
water and do not apply oftener than
twice a week.
Price, per lb . 7c
Price, per 25 lbs . 6c
Price, per 100 lbs . $4.50
MINIATURE GOLF WATER BALLAST LAWN ROLLERS
No. 607 — Size 15 inch, each $11.50 No. 606 — Size 24 inch, each $15.00
WARNER HYDRATED
LIME
For Lawns and Gar¬
dens, White Wash, In¬
secticide, Sanitation,
Mortar and Plaster. For
a velvety lawn and a
thriving garden, moist
soils must have lime.
Limoid corrects the
sour, acid condition.
Will not burn the grass.
One pound of Limoid
to 30 square feet. The
Lime penetrates with rain water. Ap¬
ply in the late Fall, Winter or early
Spring.
10 lb. bag . 25c
50 lb. bag . 50c
PEAT MOSS
For Roses, Shrubs, Lawns and
Gardens
A clean, odorless
substitute for fertil¬
izers; a great soil
improver; makes
light soil retentive
of moisture; makes
heavy soil light. Ex¬
cellent for mulching
rose beds, shrubbery
and evergreens; also
excellent for lawns.
1 pound .
5 pounds .
10 pounds .
25 pounds .
Bale of 6 bushels. . .
Bale of 20 bushels . .
PEAT
MOSS
$0.08
.35
.60
1.25
1.50
3.00
H. F. Hertzog, Largest Seed House in Reading
37
SPRAYING MATERIAL
SPRAY WITH DRY LIME SULPHUR
Equal in every re¬
spect to lime sul¬
phur solution — and
has double the ad¬
vantages.
Simply add the
necessary water to
the powder. It goes
into solution imme¬
diately. About 12
pounds of powder
to 50 gallons of
water for trees
showing ordinary degree of scale in¬
festation.
1-lb. Can . 35c
5-lb. Can . $1-35
12%-lb. Bag . $2.00
SCALECIDE. The complete dormant
spray. The paramount spray for San
Jose scale. Guaranteed to make a
better orchard. Use one gallon to 15
gallons of water.
Price per gallon . $1.00
5 gallon lots or over, per gallon.. .90
ARSENATE OF LEAD, DRY. Will
destroy all leaf-eating insects. Trees
or plants sprayed with Arsenate of
Lead and water are quickly freed
from insects. Mix 2 lbs. to 50 gal¬
lons of water.
% lb. package . 25c
1 lb. package . 45c
4 lb. package . 85c
CALSO. Perfect treatment for Pota¬
toes, Tobacco and all truck crops.
1 lb. package . 40c
5 lb. package . $1.60
“PYROX” Kills Insects. Prevents
Blight without injury to Potatoes,
Vegetables, Fruit Trees, Rose Bushes,
Grape Vines, etc.
1 lb. Jar . 50c
5 lb. Drum . $1.75
10 lb. Drum . $3.00
W
NICOTINE PYROX.
g t f A. 10-oz. jar. . .50c
PARIS GREEN. Will destroy all
bugs and worms in a few hours. Mix
1 lb. to 150 gallons of water. As a
powder mix with plaster and flour,
100 parts to 1 part of Paris Green.
Vi lb. package . 18c
1 lb. package . 50c
FLOWERS OF SULPHUR
Very effective against mil¬
dew.
Price, per lb . 8c
Price, 50 lb. lots. . 7c
Price per barrel, per lb..5%c)
BLACK LEAF “40.” A con¬
centrated nicotine solution!
for spraying.
1 oz. bottle . 35c|
5 oz. bottle . $1.00
1 lb. can . $2.50 f
5 lb. can . $7.00
10-lb. can . $11.85
BORDEAUX MIXTURE. Prevents,
blight, scab, rust, mildew. Improves
the quality and increases the yield.
Apply on all vine crops, grapes, cu¬
cumbers, melons, tomatoes and pota¬
toes especially. Eight lbs. to 50 gals,
water makes a 4-4-50 mixture (3 level
tablespoonfuls to 1 gallon).
1 lb . $0.45
4-lb. package . 85c
HAMMOND’S SLUG SHOT
Very effective in killing Currant
Worms, Potato Bugs, Cabbage Worms,
Lice, Caterpillars, Slugs, Sow Bugs,
Green and Black Flies, etc. Easily
distributed by duster or in water by
spraying.
Price, 1 lb. Box . 25c
Price. 5 lb. Package . 65c
E-Z-BOS
COW- SPRAY AND
LICE KILLER.
E-Z-BOS kills flies
and keeps them off
ALL DAY. E-Z-BOS
is a stainless oil. It
will not discolor or
mat the hair. As a
[disinfectant E-Z-BOS
highly useful as
an aid for the dis¬
infection of stables, barns, etc. Lice
and mites are never found in poultry
houses that are sprayed thoroughly
once in two weeks with E-Z-BOS Fly
and Insect Killer.
Quart cans, each . $0.60
Half gallon cans, each . 90
Gallon cans, each . 1.50
SHEPS PLANT SPRAY CONTROLS
and KILLS INSECTS. Use one-half
ounce of Sheps Plant Spray to one
gallon of water to eliminate the in¬
sects from the start. It is absolutely
non-poisonous to human beings, birds,
animals or plants, but sure death to
insects.
2-oz. bottle . $0.35
8-oz. bottle . 75
16-oz. bottle . 1.25
1-quart can . 2.00
BLACK FLAG SPRAY
Kills flies, moths, mosquitos, ants,
roaches, beg bugs and fleas.
V^-pint Cans Liquid, each . 35c
1-pint Cans Liquid, each . 60c
1 -quart Cans Liquid, each . 9 5c
1-gallon Cans Liquid, each . $3.00
Small Bottle Powder, each . 15c
Medium Bottle Powder, each . 40c
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Northern Grown Seeds are Purest and Best
SPRAYING OUTFITS
COMPRESSED AIR SPRAYERS
Tree attachment and funnel, for filling, with
brass wire strainer with each machine. Handy
to carry shoulder strap.
No. 70G, 3 y2 gallon Galvanized, each . $6.00
No. 70B, 3 % gallon Brass, each . $8.50
No. 34, 2 ft. Brass Extensions, each . 65c
The “Lowell”
Pennant Air
Sprayer is the
ideal outfit
adapted for
general spray¬
ing purposes.
No. 50G, 2 y2 gallons . $4.75
No. 40G, 4 gallons, Galvanized. Price, each . . . $6.00
No. 60B, 4 gallons, Brass. Price, each . $7.00
No. 92, 4 gallons, Streamer, Galvanized. Price, each . $4.50
THE STANDARD SPRAY PUMP
Made entirely of brass with solid brass ball valves.
Used with bucket, tank or barrel, for spraying or¬
chards, gardens, for whitewashing and disinfecting
chicken houses, etc.
Price, each . $5.50
Potato Extension (Brass) . 95
Knap-sack, 3 gallons, Galvanized . $4.00
LOWELL WHEELBARROW SPRAYER
IDEAL SPRAYER
No. 736. It is a light weight
outfit, easy to handle, but will de¬
velop and maintain high pressure.
Capacity, 12% gallons.
No. 235. Ideal is the only sprayer
on the market that will spray en¬
tire contents of can. It is made of
tin. Extra strong. With drip cup.
Price, each . 45c
CONTINUOUS SPRAYER
Price, each . . .$14.00
BABY MIDGET
Very effective for all
kinds of small spraying,
disinfecting, and applying
furniture and automobile
polish.
No. 250ND. Price, ea. .25c
No. 205. It is so constructed that it
not only sprays on the downward
stroke of plunger, but also when it is
drawn back, thus causing a continu¬
ous mist. Price, each 75c.
No. 200 Junior Continuous . Price each 45c
No. 117, Cow Ease Sprayer. Length, 20 inches . Price, each 50c
No. 108, Dry Tin Duster. Length, 19% inches . Price, each 75c
No. 607, Tin Duco or Lacquer Sprayer . . Price, each 95c
No. 755, Barrel Pump with 6-ft. Hose and Agitator . Price, each $12.75
LOWELL BELLOWS DUSTER
A Bellows Duster has been
a favorite for years in the
application of Paris Green,
Arsenate of Lead, and other
insect powders.
Price, each $1.50
No. 600
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H. F. Hertzog, Largest Seed House in Reading
CATTLE AND POULTRY
SUPPLIES
PRATT’S POULTRY
REGULATOR
Keeps fowls of all
kinds healthy, in¬
creases egg production,
aids moulting. Makes
little chicks grow rap¬
idly.
26 oz . 25c
4 lb. pkg . 50c
25 lb. pails . $3.00
TARINE DISINFECTANT
For Spraying Stables, Barns, Pens,
Poultry Houses and Household Use
1 -quart can . Price, each 65c
1-gallon can . Price, each $1.50
BARKER’S HORSE, CATTLE AND
POULTRY POWDER
10 oz. pkg. Cattle Powder . 20c
20 oz. pkg. Cattle Powder . 30c
41 oz. pkg. Cattle Powder . 60c
5 lb. pkg. Cattle Powder . $1.00
Kow Kare, price each . 75c
Bag Balm, price each . 75c
REMEDIES
White Diarrhoea Tablets,
price per box . 25c
Roup Cure Tablets,
price per box . 2 5c
Gape Compound,
price per box . 30c
LICE POWDER
Pratt’s Lice Powder, per
pkg . 25c
GERMOZONE TABLETS
For Bowel Complaint, Cholera,
Roup, Sore Head and other diseases.
Keep them healthy and profitable by
the use of Germozone.
Box of 20 Tablets . 25c
Box of 75 Tablets . 75c
Box of 200 Tablets . $1.50
PRATT’S BUTTERMILK BABY
CHICK FOOD
2 % lb. pkg . 25c
5 lb. bag . .35c
10 lb. bag . 65c
25 lb. bag . $1.50
PRATT’S CHICK SCRATCH FEED
1 lb . . 5c
10 lb. bags . 45c
25 lb. b*ags . $1.00
100 lb. bags . $3.75
PRATT’S BUTTERMILK GROWING
MASH
1 lb . 6c
CRUSHED OYSTER SHELL
Coarse or Fine, price per 100 lb.
Bag . $1.25
“CYCLONE”
DEPENDABLE CHICK FEEDER
Made of heavy galvanized iron formed into
shape with dies and substantially fastened to¬
gether with rivets. Built for service.
No.
220
230
240
Length
20 inches
30 inches
40 Inches
Price
Each $1.00
Each $1.50
Each $1.95
CAN’T CLOG DRY MASH FEEDER
Constructed that it
won’t clog nor allow
the hens to waste feed.
Substantially built from
heavy galvanized iron,
and supported by an
adjustable channel iron
frame. Endorsed by
poultrymen everywhere.
No. 37 — Capacity 32
quarts, each. . . .$3.00
CHICK TROUGHS
For Feed and Water
These troughs are hinge top and spring top,
made in two lengths— 10 and 20 inches. Both
lengths are 3 inches high and 5 inches wide.
The chicks feed from both sides, giving double
feeding capacity.
No. 10 Hinge Top. Price each. . . .20c
No. 20 Hinge Top. Price each. . . .35c
No. 16 Open Top. Price each . 20c
No. 17 Open Top. Price each . 30c
No. 6 Round Chick Feeders . 10c
No. 75 Poultry Scrapers . each 85c
No. 136 Poultry Scrapers .. each $1.25
JAR
FOUNTAIN
A very handy
pan to keep
water in for
Chickens.
Made to fit
any size Fruit
Jars.
Price.
No. 07 Enam¬
eled .... 10c
Made exception¬
ally durable of
heavy galvanized
iron. Very con¬
venient because it
is quickly filled
and easily car¬
ried. Can be used
for all chickens,
large or small.
No. 18, 1-gallon . . .
No. 28, 2-gallon . . .
No. 106, 5-gallon..
No. 301, iy2 -gallon
No. 303, 3-gallon..
No. 305, 5-gallon . .
. .Price each 50c
. . Price each 80c
Price each $5.50
. .Price each 90c
Price each $2.10
Price each $2.70
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Northern Grown Seeds are Purest and Best
LAWN MOWERS
NEW ENGLAND LAWN MOWERS
PLAIN BEARINGS
This Mower has 8-inch wheels, 3 blades and
is guaranteed. Painted green and gold.
Size 10 inch Mower, each . $5.00
Size 12 inch Mower, each . $5.25
Size 14 inch Mower, each . $5.75
NEW GRASSHOUND MOWERS
BALL BEARINGS
A high-grade machine, 8-inch wheels, 4
blades, easy running, fully guaranteed. Painted
green, decorated in gold.
Size 12 inch Mower, each . $5.50
Size 14 inch Mower, each . $5.75
Size 16 inch Mower, each . $6.25
SPECIAL BALL BEARING
MASTER ROLLER BEARING
Finest Lawn Mower made, patented. High
wheels, carefully machined. Hyatt roller bear¬
ings, 5 cutting blades of special alloy high car¬
bon steel. The Master has no equal.
Size 17 inch Mower, each ... $22.00
Size 19 inch Mower, each ... $23.50
Size 21 inch Mower, each ... $25.00
GRASS CATCHERS
No. 508, Adj. 12 to 16 in., each. .$1.25
GRASS SHEARS
and
Doo
Down
Klip
Mo-
Shear
tion
Ddo Klip, best of all shears . $1.25
Pexto No. 23, Blue Finish . 85
Pexto No. 25, Orange Finish.... 1.25
Sheep Shears . 35 to .85
A guaranteed Mower at a moderate price,
4 cutting blades, 10-inch wheels, beautifully
decorated.
Size 12 inch Mower, each . $7.00
Size 14 inch Mower, each . $7.50
Size 16 inch Mower, each . $8.00
Size 18 inch Mower, each . $8.50
INTERNATIONAL LAWN MOWERS
BALL BEARING
This Mower will last indefinitely. 10-inch
wheels, 5 cutting blades, easy running. Painted
red and decorated in gold.
Size 15 inch Mower, each. . . .$13.50
Size 17 inch Mower, each. . . .$14.00
Size 19 inch Mower, each. . . .$14.50
GOOD PAINT
F. S. is pure Linseed
Oil Paint. Colors are
clean, uniform, and will
retain their fine beauty
for many years. Price,
gallon, $1.50 up.
PRUNING SHEARS
Pruning Shears, No. 0, 9", ea...50c
Pruning Shears, No. 30, 9", ea. ..75c
Pruning Shears, No. 50. 8", ea...85c
Pruning Shears, No. 505, 9", ea...95c
Pruning Shears, No. R50, 9", ea..$1.25
Pruning Shears, No.R505, 9", ea.$1.25
Pruning Shears, NO.R605, 9", ea. $1.50
TREE PRUNERS
No. 45 Rockdale, 22" handle, ea. $1.95
No. 25 Ezycut, 22" handle, ea..$2.75
6 foot handles. Price each ... .$1.75
8 foot handles. Price each .... $2.00
10 foot handles. Price each... $2. 25
12 foot handles. Price each... $2. 50
No. 1 Telephone Pruners, each. .$1.50
No. 2 Telephone Pruners, each. .$3.75
PRUNING SAWS
No. 4, 18" double edge blade, ea. $1.25
No. 5, 18" single edge blade, ea. $1.50
HAND CULTIVATORS
no wrench required.
Price, each . . . $5.90
No. G2X, with Pulverizer . $6.50
TABLE SHOWING THE QUANTITY
Of Seed Required to Sow an Acre and Number of Pounds to Bushel
Varieties
Weight per Bushel
Quantity Seed
per Acre
. 60 pounds .
.... 6 ounces
.... 1 y2 to 2 bushels
.... 1 y2 t o 2 bushels
....10 to 12 quarts
.... 1 to 1 y2 bushels
.... 6 pounds
... 60 “
... 60 “
. 60 “ .
. . 55 “ .
. 46 “ .
- 10 1 o 12 quarts
- 1 to 1 V2 bushels
. 4S “ .
.... 1 to 1 \2 bushels
. 60 “ .
.... 8 t;o 1 4 pounds
.... 6 to- 8 pounds
. 60 “ .
. 60 “ .
....20 pounds
.... 20 pounds
.... 1 0 to 15 pounds
.... 8 to 14 pounds
.... 6 quarts
.... 6 to 8 quarts
. 60 “ .
. 60 “ .
. 60 “ .
. 48 “ .
. 70 “ .
. 56 “ .
. 60 “ .
.... % to 1 bushel
.... 3 to 6 bushels
.... 1 to 1% bushels
.... 2 to 3 bushels
.... 2 to 3 bushels
.... 8 to 1 0 pounds
. 14 “ .
. 2 4 “ .
. 14 “ .
OrnRRj Orchard .
. 14 “ .
CJrflRRj Red Top, Fancy .
. 32 “ .
firjiRR, Sudan .
Hemp .
. 4 4 “ .
.... 1 y, bushels
Kohl Rabi .
Meadow Grass .
. 14 pounds .
Melon, Musk .
Melon, Water, .
Millpt Trillion llollnr Rrnndrflst. .
Millpf OolHpn . .
. 50 “ .
.... % to 1 bushel
.... 1 bushel
.... % to 1 bushel
.... 2 to 3 bushels
Millet, Hungarian .
. 48 “ .
Millet, Siberian .
. 48 “ .
Oats, Broadcast .
. 32 “ .
Onion, Seed, in drills .
Onion, Seed for sets .
Onion Sets . . . .
.... 8 bushels
.... 3 pounds
Parsnips, in drills .
Parsley .
Peas, Field .
. 60 “ .
.... 1 y2 to 3 bushels
.... 2 to 3 bushels
.... 1 to 3 bushels
.... S to 1 0 bushels
.... 3 to 4 pounds
.... 1 0 to 12 pounds
.... 4 to 6 pounds
.... 1 y2 to 2 bushels
Peas, Smooth .
. 60 “ .
Peas, Wrinkled .
. 56 “ .
Potatoes . . .
. 60 “ .
Pumpkins, in hills .
. 28 “ .
Radish, in drills .
Rape .
. 50 “ .
Rye, Broadcast .
. 56 “ .
Sage, in drills .
Salsify, in drills .
Spinach, Seed .
.... 8 to 10 pounds
.... 2 pounds
.... 2 pounds
.... 8 pounds
.... 30 to 40 pounds
.... 12 to 20 pounds
Squash, Bush, in hills . .
.... 38 “ .
Squash, Running, in hills .
. 38 “ .
Sunflower .
. 24 “ ' .
Tall Meadow Oat Grass .
Timothy .
. 45 “ .
Tobacco .
Tomato, to transplant .
Turnips, in drills .
.... 1 to 3 pounds
. 1 y2 to 2 bushels
Vetches, or Tares .
. 60 “ .
Wheat, in drills .
HARDWARE, PAINTS, OILS, GLASS, CUTLERY, TOOLS,
SPORTING GOODS, HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS
WHEELBARROWS
Made of Hardwood. Painted Red.
No. 4, Boy’s size, 18x22, each... $5. 50
No. 3, Farm size, 22x26, each.. $7. 25
No. 2, Farm size, 24x28, each.. $7. 75
No. 1, Farm size, 25x30, each.. $9. 00
No. 25, Pieced All Steel, 3*4 cu.
ft . $7.75
No. 37, Solid All Steel, 3 cu. ft.. $8. 50
Everything for the farmer. Hoes,
Rakes, Forks, Scythes, Shovels, Picks,
Axes, Hatchets, Hammers, Saws, Red
Rubber Hose, ft. 10 cents.
H. F. HERTZOG
SIXTH AND BIXGAMAN STREETS, READING. PA.
Opposite Market House Parking Space Unlimited
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T/MOTttY, CLOVER, GRASS a"* M/LLET SEEDS
Bird and Poultry
Supplies
1932
SPRAYERS AND
SPRAYING MATERIAL
LAWN MOWERS
Beautify Your Home by using Our Original City Park
LAWN SEED
FARM AND GARDEN SUPPLIES
VEGETABLE, GARDEN, FIELD AND FLOWER SEEDS
GARDEN TOOLS AND FERTILIZERS
H. F. HERTZOG
HARDWARE AND SEED MERCHANT
SIXTH AND BINGAMAN STREETS
READING, PA.
OPPOSITE MARKET HOUSE
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