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THE  EIKENBERRY  BROS.  CO. 

HAMILTON,  OHIO 


ABOUT  ORDERING — With  each  order  write  plainly  name 
and  address,  giving  the  name  of  your  Post-office,  County  and 
State.  If  you  live  on  a  rural  route,  give  the  exact  number  of 
route.  Also  be  sure  to  designate  point  at  which  you  desire 
goods  to  be  delivered,  if  this  be  at  a  point  different  from  your 
Post-office.  This  is  especially  important  if  goods  are  to  be 
shipped  by  freight  or  express.  If  possible  use  order  sheet  with 
Catalogue. 

KEEP  A  COPY  OF  YOUR  ORDER — And  if  it  is  not  received 
in  a  reasonable  time,  send  us  a  copy  of  the  original  order  and 
date  on  which  it  was  sent.  It  sometimes,  though  not  often, 
happens  that  an  order  or  the  goods  may  be  lost  in  the  mails, 
and  by  doing  this  we  are  enabled  to  investigate  the  matter 
and  fill  the  duplicate  order  promptly.  This  also  will  protect 
you  in  case  of  an  error  in  filling  an  order. 


PREPAID  RAILROAD  STATIONS — Many  of  our  customers 
live  at  prepay  railroad  stations  where  there  are  no  agents.  In 
this  case  we  shall  ship  goods  to  nearest  station,  where  there  is 
an  agent.  If  desired  to  prepay  station,  charges  must  be  ad¬ 
vanced  to  cover  freight. 

PRICES — -The  prices  quoted  herein  are  prices  prevailing  at  time 
Catalogue  goes  to  press  and  are  subject  to  change  with  market 
fluctuations.  As  season  advances  prices  usually  advance  rather 
than  decline,  hence  suggest  that  it  may  be  to  your  advantage 
to  order  early. 

HOW  TO  SEND  MONEY — Post-Office  Order,  Registered 
Letter,  Express  Order,  or  Draft  on  New  York  or  Cincinnati 
are  satisfactory.  Two  or  one-cent  stamps  will  be  received  for 
amounts  up  to  fifty  cents. 


ABOUT  SHIPPING — When  seeds  are  not  to  be  sent  by  mail 
and  no  directions  are  given,  we  use  our  own  judgment  to  de¬ 
termine  route  and  method  best  for  patron.  Express  companies, 
however,  provide  special  low  rates  on  seed  shipments. 


ERRORS  AND  DELAYS — Will  be  eliminated  as  far  as  possible. 
Any  error  made  in  filling  an  order  will  be  corrected  if  our 
attention  is  called  to  same  promptly. 


GUARANTEE 


We  take  the  greatest  care  to  have  our  seeds  true  to  name,  and  by  test  we  are  assured  of  their  vitality.  While  in  all  respects 
we  aim  that  the  basis  of  our  business  shall  be  absolute  reliability,  yet  for  obvious  reasons  we  give  no  warranty,  express  or  implied, 
as  to  description,  quality,  productiveness  or  any  other  matter  of  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  and  the  amount  paid  will 
be  refunded. 


CORRESPONDENCE 

We  invite  your  correspondence  on  all  subjects  relating  to  your  seed  requirements.  This  business  was  founded  in  1900,  we 
believe  we  know  something  about  seeds,  and  if  our  information  will  help  you,  remember  it  is  yours  for  the  asking.  It  is  our  policy 
to  put  quality  above  price,  to  be  progressive  enough  to  keep  abreast  of  the  times  and  conservative  enough  for  the  safety  of  our 
customers.  We  solicit  your  continued  orders,  knowing  that  if  in  the  past  we  have  rendered  satisfaction,  our  present  equipment  and 
shipping  facilities  will  leave  you  no  cause  for  complaint  in  the  future.  All  inquiries  and  orders  sent  to  our  address  will  receive  care¬ 
ful  and  painstaking  attention.  We  expect  to  stay  in  the  seed  business  and  trust  our  past  service  has  been  so  satisfactory  as  to  merit 
a  continuation  of  your  generous  patronage. 

MAIN  OFFICE  AND  WAREHOUSE  THE  EIKENBERRY  BROS.  CO. 

SEVENTH  STREET  AND  MAPLE  AVENUE  HAMILTON,  OHIO 


INDEX 


Page 


Alfalfa  .  23 

Arsenate  of  Lead .  3  5 

Asparagus  .  1 

Barley — Spring  .  27 

Beans — Bush  .  2 

Beans — Field  &  Pole .  3 

Beans — Lima  .  3 

Beans — Soy  .  25 

Beets  .  4 

Blue  Grass  .  21 

Boxes — Grit  &  Shell .  3  3 

Boxes — Feed  .  3  3 

Broccoli  .  4 

Broom  Corn  .  24 

Buckwheat  .  25 

Brussels  Sprouts  .  9 

Cabbage  .  5 

Calf  Meal  .  2  8 

Cane  Seed  .  24 

Carrots  .  6 

Cauliflower  .  6 

Celery  .  6 

Clover — Alsike  .  22 

Clover — Crimson  .  22 

Clover — Red  .  22 

Clover — Sweet  .  22 

Clover — White  .  22 


Page 

Conkey’s 

Poultry  Food  .  30 

"  Remedies  .  31 

Corn — Ensilage  .  26 

Corn — Field  .  26 

Corn — Kaffir  .  24 

Corn — Pop  .  9 

Corn  Salad  .  7 

Corn — Sweet  .  8-9 

Cresses  .  7 

Cucumber  .  7 

Egg  Plant  .  9 

Endive  .  9 

Feed — Poultry  .  29 

Feed — Stock  .  28 

Fertilizer  .  37 

Feterita  .  24 

Flax  Seed  .  27 

Fly  Spray  .  34 

Fountains — Poultry  .  33 

Fungicides  . 34-3  5 

Gourds  .  9 

Grass  Mixtures  .  23 

Hemp  .  24 

Herbs  .  9 

Hungarian  .  24 


Page 

Inoculation  .  3  8 

Insecticides  . 34-35 

Kale  .  9 

Kohlrabi  .  9 

Lawn  Grass  .  21 

Leek  .  9 

Lettuce  .  10 

Lice  Killer  .  32 

Meadow  Fescue  .  21 

Mangel  Wurzel  .  4 

Millets  .  21 

Milo  Maize  .  24 

Mushrooms  .  12 

Muskmelons  .  11 

Mustard  .  13 

Oats  .  27 

Okra  .  13 

Onions  .  13 

Orchard  Grass  .  21 

Paris  Green  .  35 

Parsley  .  13 

Parsnips  .  13 

Peas  . 14-15 

Peas — Canada  Field  .  25 

Peas — Cow  .  25 

Peppers  .  15 


Page 

Plant  Foods  .  37 

Potatoes  .  20 

Pumpkins  .  15 

Radish  .  16 

Rape  .  24 

Red  Top  .  21 

Remedies — Poultry  . 31-32 

Remedies — Stock  .  32 

Rhubarb  .  17 

Rye  Grass  .  21 

Rye — Spring  .  27 

Rye — Winter  .  27 

Salsify  .  17 

Seed  Disinfectants  .  3  8 

Seeders  .  37 

Slug  Shot  .  34 

Squash  .  17 

Spinach  .  17 

Sprayers  .  3  6 

Spraying  Material  . 34-3  5 

Sudan  Grass  .  24 

Sunflower  .  27 

Timothy  .  21 

Tomatoes  .  18 

Turnips  .  19 

Vetches  .  25 

Watermelons  .  12 


THE  EIKENBERRY  BROTHERS  CO.,  HAMILTON,  OHIO 


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STANDARD  VEGETABLE  SEEDS 


THE  FOLLOWING  LIST  of  Vegetable  Seeds  includes  only 
varieties  of  known  merit  which  are  really  desirable.  We  offer  no 
sorts  of  doubtful  value;  when  their  worth  has  been  proven  you 
will  find  them  here. 


POSTAGE — Prices  quoted  in  this  Catalogue  are  net  but  we  will  pay  postage  on  all  packages  of  one-half  pound 
or  less.  When  ordering  seed  to  be  sent  by  mail  be  sure  to  add  5  c  per  pound  to  prices  quoted  on  quantities 
of  one  pound  or  more. 


PARCEL  POST 

Limit  of  weight,  local,  first  and  second  zones,  70  pounds; 
all  other  zones  50  pounds.  A  fraction  of  a  pound  is  considered 
a  full  pound.  Parcel  Post  rate  table  printed  on  order  sheet. 

DELIVERED  PRICES 

Delivered  prices  quoted  on  application.  If  in  doubt  as  to 
postage  required  on  large  orders,  kindly  submit  a  list  of  your 
requirements  and  we  shall  take  pleasure  in  advising  amount  of 
postage.  We  guarantee  a  safe  delivery  on  all  shipments. 

ALL  QUOTATIONS  HEREIN  ARE  SUBJECT 
TO  CHANGE  WITHOUT  NOTICE.  No  goods, 
however,  will  be  shipped  at  advanced  prices  without 
first  notifying  the  customer  of  such  advance. 

MARKET  GARDENERS 

And  other  users  of  large  quantities  of  seeds  are  invited  to 
submit  a  list  of  their  requirements.  We  solicit  an  opportunity 
to  furnish  estimates  on  cost  and  our  prices  on  seeds  in  quantity 
will  be  found  to  be  as  low  as  is  consistent  with  quality  and 
breeding. 

CLUB  ORDERS 

As  a  special  inducement  to  our  patrons  to  send  large  orders 
or  to  club  their  orders,  we  allow  the  following  discounts  on  all 
orders  of  garden  seeds  amounting  to  $5.00  or  over. 

On  $5  to  $10  orders,  a  discount  of  7  54  per  cent. 

On  $10  to  $20  orders,  a  discount  of  10  per  cent. 

On  $20  to  $50  orders,  a  discount  of  15  per  cent. 

Note  that  Farm  Seeds,  Onion  Sets,  Insecticides,  Sprayers  and 

Poultry  Supplies  are  not  included  in  this  offer. 


EIKENBERRY’S  GARDEN  STORES 
HAMILTON,  OHIO — Seventh  St.  &  Maple  Ave. 
CAMDEN,  OHIO — East  Hendrix  St. 

EATON,  OHIO— Main  &  Maple  Sts. 

These  stores  are  real  shopping  centers  for  all  supplies  for 
the  Garden,  Lawn  and  the  Orchard.  Farmers  find  here  a  com¬ 
plete  line  of  Field  Seeds  and  many  articles  beside  those  listed  in 
this  catalogue.  On  account  of  the  personal  service  we  can 
render,  we  invite  as  many  of  our  patrons  as  possible  to  visit  one 
of  these  stores. 

ASPARAGUS 

SEED 

Sow  seeds  in  early  spring  in  drills  one  foot  apart  and  cover 
to  depth  of  two  inches.  Roots  may  be  transplanted  when  1  or  2 
years  old  to  permanent  bed.  Top  dress  annually  with  well  rotted 
manure.  Gather  shoots  only  from  fully  developed  plants. 
CONOVER’S  COLOSSAL — Standard  green  variety,  old  and 
reliable.  Produces  large  shoots  and  grows  quickly.  Yields 
abundantly.  54  oz.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  54  lb.,  20c. 

PALMETTO — Earlier  than  Colossal.  Productive,  large  and  of 
good  quality.  Desirable.  J4  oz.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  54  lb.,  20c. 

ROOTS 

Two  or  three  years  time  may  be  saved  by  planting  roots. 
We  recommend  the  use  of  our  select  two-year-old  roots,  which 
should  produce  a  crop  one  year  after  planting.  Plant  in  March 
or  April  in  trenches,  covering  crowns  to  depth  of  two  inches. 

We  offer  thrifty  two-year-old  roots,  either  variety,  by 
parcel  post  prepaid,  at  $1.50  per  hundred;  1,000  by  express, 
$13.50;  300  or  more,  at  thousand  rate. 


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THE  EIKENBERRY  BROTHERS  CO.,  HAMILTON,  OHIO 


BEANS,  STRINGLESS  GREEN  POD 


WAX  PODDED  VARIETIES 

IMPROVED  RUST-PROOF  GOLDEN  WAX — A  decided  improvement  on 
the  old  Standard  Golden  Wax,  this  new  strain  being  free  from  spot  or  rust, 
which  is  the  great  defect  in  the  original  sort.  A  superior,  vigorous  wax  bean 
with  cylindrical  pods  borne  in  great  profusion.  /2  lb.,  15c;  lb.,  25c;  2  lbs., 
45c;  5  lbs.,  $1.00;  15  lbs.,  $2.70. 

PENCIL  POD  WAX — A  handsome  medium  early  Black  Wax  Bean.  Pods  long, 
five  to  six  inches,  straight  and  round.  l/2  lb.,  15c;  lb.,  25c;  2  lbs.,  45c;  5 
lbs.,  $1.00;  15  lbs.,  $3.00. 


BEANS 

DWARF  OR  BUSH 

CULTURE — After  danger  of  frost  is  past,  sow  three  inches  apart  in  drills 
2  to  3  feet  apart  and  cover  to  depth  of  2  inches.  May  also  be  planted  2  or  3 
beans  in  hills  8  or  9  inches  apart.  Plant  every  two  weeks  for  a  succession. 

One  pound  to  200  feet  drill;  \/2  bushel  to  the  acre. 

Spray  with  arsenate  of  lead,  2  lbs.  to  50  gallons  water,  for  insects,  with 
Bordeaux  Mixture  or  Pyrox  for  blight.  For  Mexican  Bean  Beetle  use  Acme 
Bean  Beetle  Dust. 

Prices  on  Beans  are  net  at  Store.  Half  pounds,  postpaid;  larger  quantities 
by  mail  add  5 c  per  lb.,  to  prices  qw.led 

GREEN  PODDED  VARIETIES 

BOUNTIFUL — New  stringless,  and  prolific  yielder,  an  Improved  Long  Yellow 
Six  Weeks.  Pods  large,  solid  and  meaty;  beans  yellow  and  kidney  shaped. 
Equally  desirable  for  early  spring  or  late  fall  planting.  A  new  offering  of 
decided  merit  in  either  home  or  market  garden.  l/2  lb.,  15c;  lb.,  25c;  2  lbs., 
45c;  5  lbs.,  $1.00;  15  lbs.,  $2.70. 

GIANT  STRINGLESS  GREEN  POD — Pods  round,  similar  to  Burpee’s  String¬ 
less,  but  straight  and  slightly  longer.  Handsome  and  highly  productive. 
Seed  long  and  yellow  color.  Vines  vigorous,  of  spreading  habit  and  13  to  15 
inches  high.  l/2  lb.,  15c;  lb.,  25c;  2  lbs.,  45c;  5  lbs.,  $1.00;  15  lbs.,  $2.70. 
EARLY  IMPROVED  ROUND  POD  RED  VALENTINE— The  finest  early 
snap-short  bean;  unsurpassed  for  productiveness  and  quality.  Pods  medium 
length,  curved,  cylindrical;  tender,  fleshy,  brittle.  Our  strain  of  this  reliable 
and  popular  bean  is  not  excelled  by  any  other  in  cultivation.  l/2  lb.,  15c; 
lb.,  25c;  2  lbs.,  45c;  5  lbs.,  $1.00;  15  lbs.,  $2.70. 

FULL  MEASURE — A  prolific  and  popular  variety  for  both  Market  and  Home 
garden.  Pods  straight,  fleshy,  round,  6  to  7  inches  long  and  stringless  ex¬ 
cept  when  quite  old.  Plant  vigorous  and  compact.  l/2  lb.,  15c;  lb.,  25c;  2 
lbs.,  45c;  5  lbs.,  $1.00;  15  lbs.,  $2.70. 

DWARF  HORTICULTURAL — A  popular  variety  especially  fine  for  use  as 
green  shelled  beans.  Beans,  large,  meaty,  easily  shelled  and  often  preferred 
to  Lima  Beans.  /2  lb.,  15c;  lb.,  25c;  2  lbs.,  45c;  5  lbs.,  $1.00;  15  lbs.,- 
$2.70. 

TENNESSEE  GREEN  POD — Very  popular  in  parts  of  Kentucky  and  Ten¬ 
nessee.  Vines  are  large,  hardy  and  prolific  bearers  of  long,  flat  pods  of  irregu¬ 
lar  shape.  />  lb.,  15c;  lb.,  25c;  2  lbs.,  45c;  5  lbs.,  $1.00;  15  lbs.,  $2.70. 


GOLDEN  WAX 


INOCULATE  BEAN  SEED 
with 

HUMOGERM  CULTURE 
Garden  Size  25c 


STRINGLESS  GREEN  POD  (BURPEE’S)— Pods 
4/2  to  5 1/2  inches  long,  cylindrical,  slightly 
curved,  fleshy,  crisp  and  of  fine,  tender  flavor. 
Cannot  be  too  highly  recommended  for  private 
or  market  garden.  /2  lb.,  15c;  lb.,  25c;  2  lbs., 
45c;  5  lbs.,  $1.00;  15  lbs.,  $2.70. 

COLLECTIONS  OF  BUSH  BEANS— These  col¬ 
lections  are  made  up  of  the  following  three 
varieties:  Burpee’s  Stringless  Green  Pod,  Full 
Measure,  and  Rust-Proof  Golden  Wax. 
y2  lb.  each,  postpaid  50c,  value  60c. 

1  lb.  each,  75c,  value  90c. 


WARDWELL’S  KIDNEY  WAX — Hardy  and  almost  free  from  rust  or  disease 
of  any  kind.  Pods  waxy,  yellow,  and  very  brittle.  Seeds  kidney  shaped,  nearly 
white  blotched  with  reddish  purple.  A  winner.  Try  it.  l/2  lb.,  15c;  lb., 
25c;  2  lbs.,  45c;  5  lbs.,  $1.00;  15  lbs.,  $2.75. 

CURRIE’S  RUST-PROOF  WAX — A  prolific  early  variety  remarkably  free 
from  rust.  Pods  straight,  large,  golden  yellow,  crisp  and  stringless.  Superior 
in  flavor  and  quality.  l/2  lb.,  15c;  lb.,  25c;  2  lbs.,  45c;  5  lbs.,  $1.00;  15 
lbs.,  $2.70. 

DAVIS  KIDNEY  WAX — A  strong  grower,  holding  its  long,  straight  pods 
clear  of  the  ground.  Prolific  bearer  of  clear,  waxy,  white  pods;  plump  and 
rust-proof.  Seeds  pure  white.  Excellent  for  snap-short  or  for  shell  beans. 
Vz  lb.,  15c;  lb.,  25c;  2  lbs.,  45c;  5  lbs.,  $1.00;  15  lbs.,  $2.70. 


SEEDS  WITH  A  FUTURE 


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POLE  BEANS 


Plant  after  danger  of  cold  weather  is  past,  in  rows  four  feet  apart  and  cover  to  depth  of  one  inch.  Hills  should  be  about 
three  feet  apart  in  rows  running  north  and  south.  Lean  poles  to  north  at  angle  of  at  least  twenty-five  degrees.  In  this  manner  beans 
bear  earlier  and  pods  are  straighter  and  more  easily  gathered.  Plant  five  or  six  beans  to  hill;  later  thin  to  four  plants.  If  to  be  plant¬ 
ed  in  corn  wait  until  after  second  cultivation. 


IMPROVED  KENTUCKY  WONDER— One  of  the  best,  earliest 
and  most  productive  Pole  or  Corn  Field  Beans  in  cultivation. 
Vine  is  a  vigorous  grower,  and  pods  hang  in  clusters.  Pods  are 
irregular  shape,  long,  fleshy  and  tender;  seeds  long,  oval  and 
brown.  A  standard.  Yz  lb.,  15c;  lb.,  25c;  2  lbs.,  45c;  5  lbs., 
$1.00;  15  lbs.,  $2.70. 

WHITE  KENTUCKY  WONDER- — Yz  lb.,  20c;  lb.,  35c;  2  lbs., 
60c;  5  lbs.,  $1.25;  15  lbs.,  $3.00. 

RED  SPECKLED  CUT  SHORT  OR  CORN  HILL  —  Pods 
straight,  flat  and  resemble  bush  Valentine.  Beans  small,  round, 
greyish  white,  varying  blotches  of  brownish  purple.  Fine  for 
use  as  shelled  beans.  Yz  lb.,  15c;  lb.,  25c;  2  lbs.,  45c;  5  lbs., 
$1.00;  15  lbs.,  $2.70. 


MISSOURI  WONDER—  (Noxall)  Highly  productive,  long 
bearing  late  variety.  Pods  curved,  flat,  5  inches  long,  medium 
green  in  color.  Yz  lb.,  15c;  lb.,  25c;  2  lbs.,  45c;  5  lbs.,  $1.00; 
15  lbs.,  $2.70. 

LAZY  WIFE — A  white-seeded  Pole  Bean,  which  has  become 
quite  popular.  Pods  very  broad,  thick,  fleshy  and  4  to  6  inches 
long;  stringless  and  of  a  fine  buttery  flavor.  Excellent  climbers, 
surpassing  all  other  varieties  in  way  vine  clings  to  pole.  Valu¬ 
able  for  shell  beans,  Yz  lb.,  15c;  lb.,  25c;  2  lbs.,  45c;  5  lbs., 
$1.00;  15  lbs.,  $2.70. 

GOLDEN  CARMINE— An  early  Wax  Pod  Pole  Bean  of  robust 
growth  and  superior  quality.  Bears  continuously  until  frost. 
Pods  are  large,  stringless  and  tender,  of  a  bright  yellow  when 
young,  becoming  mottled  with  a  bright  carmine  as  they  ap¬ 
proach  full  size,  /z  lb.,  15c;  lb.,  25c;  2  lbs.,  45c;  5  lbs., 
$1.00;  15  lbs.,  $2.70. 

BUSH  LIMA  BEANS 

Fully  equal  in  quality  to  Pole  Lima  Beans  and  earlier  to 
mature,  with  the  advantage  that  they  are  more  easily  gathered. 
Bush  Lima  Beans  should  not  be  planted  until  ground  is  dry  and 
warm.  Use  light,  rich  soil,  plant  and  cultivate  much  the  same 
as  other  varieties  Dwarf  Beans. 

One  pound  of  Burpee’s  or  Ford  hook  Bush  Lima  to  100  feet 
drill,  of  Henderson’s  to  150  feet  drill. 

BURPEE’S  IMPROVED  BUSH  LIMA — Productive  and  reliable,  bearing 
throughout  the  season.  Beans  are  of  large  White  Lima  type  and  of  equally 
fine  flavor.  Pods  broad  and  flat,  containing  3  or  4  large  beans.  Yz  lb.,  20c; 
lb.,  35c;  2  lbs.,  55c;  5  lbs.,  $1.40;  15  lbs.,  $4.00. 

FORDHOOK  BUSH  LIMA — Matures  early  and  continues  bearing  until 
frost.  The  pod*  are  4  to  5  inches  long  and  contain  4  or  5  large,  chunky 
beans,  meaty  and  fine  flavored.  The  only  stiffly  erect  bush  form  of  Lima 
Beans  and  cannot  be  too  highly  recommended.  Yz  lb.,  30c;  lb.,  50c;  2 
lbs.,  90c;  5  lbs.,  $2.00;  15  lbs.,  $5.60. 

FIF.NDERSON  S  DWARF  LIMA — This  is  the  best  of  the  smaller  varieties 
and  the  most  delicious  Bush  Lima  in  cultivation.  Comes  into  bearing 
early  and  bears  continuously  until  frost.  Grows  about  18  inches  in  com¬ 
pact  bush  form.  Yz  lb.,  15c;  lb.,  25c;  2  lbs.,  45c;  5  lbs.,  $1.00;  15  lbs., 
$2.85. 


POLE  LIMA  BEANS 

CULTURE — Sam?  as  for  other  Pole  Beans  except  they  should 
be  planted  two  weeks  later.  Amount  of  seed  required  varies  with 
size  of  beans.  Larger  sorts  require  about  one  pound  to  50  hills. 


LARGE  WHITE  LIMA — The  old  standard,  highly  prized  variety.  Our  seed 
is  from  a  strain  producing  extra  large  beans.  Yz  lb.,  15c;  lb.,  25c;  2  lbs., 
45c;  5  lbs.,  $1.10;  15  lbs.,  $3.00. 


KING  OF  THE  GARDEN  LIMA— The  finest  strain  of  the  larger  Lima 
Beans,  producing  largest  beans  from  the  most  prolific  pods.  Main  crop 
leader.  Yz  lb.,  20c;  lb.,  30c;  2  lbs.,  55c;  5  lbs.,  $1.25;  15  lbs.,  $3.30. 


FIELD  BEANS 


Grown  for  seed,  seheted  and  prepared  with  care,  our  Seed  Field  Beans  are  pure  and  unmixed  with  other  varieties.  30  POUNDS 
NAVIES  per  acre  in  rows  2  Yz  feet  apart.  Other  varieties  about  double  this  amount. 


NAVY — Dwarf  White  Pea  Bean,  nearly  round  and  pure  white. 
Our  stock  selected  quality  of  prolific  strain.  Lb.,  20c;  2  lbs., 
30c;  5  lbs.,  65c;  15  lbs.,  $1.50.  Ask  for  prices  on  larger 
quantities. 

LARGE  WHITE  MARROW— Seeds  about  double  size  of  Navy, 
of  same  shape  and  color.  Large,  slender  vines  with  small  leaves. 
Lb.,  25c;  2  lbs.,  40c;  5  lbs.,  95c;  15  lbs.,  $2.60.  Ask  for  prices 
on  larger  quantities. 


WHITE  KIDNEY — Large,  white,  kidney-shaped  bean  of  excel¬ 
lent  quality  usually  grown  as  a  field  bean.  Stalk  of  strong 
bush  habit.  Lb.,  25c;  2  lbs.,  45c;  5  lbs.,  $1.00;  15  lbs.,  $2.50. 
Ask  for  prices  on  larger  quantities. 

RED  KIDNEY — Best  selected  seed,  uniform  in  size,  shape  and 
color.  Lb.,  25c;  2  lbs.,  40c;  5  lbs.,  $1.00;  15  lbs.,  $2.50.  Ask 
for  prices  on  larger  quantities. 


PRICES  OF  ALL  FIELD  BEANS  SUBJECT  TO  CHANGE  TO  MEET  MARKET  CONDITIONS 


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BEETS 

CULTURE — Sow  as  early  in  spring  as 
ground  can  be  worked  and  every  two 
weeks  to  July  for  succession.  For  main 
crop  sow  about  middle  of  May.  Sow  in 
drills  fifteen  inches  apart;  and  when  well 
up,  thin  until  a  plant  stands  at  each  five 
inches  in  row. 

One  ounce  of  seed  to  60  feet  of  drill; 

10  pounds  to  acre. 

DETROIT  DARK  RED— A  round  beet 
of  uniform  dark  red  color  and  unex¬ 
celled  for  canning.  It  produces  oval¬ 
shaped  roots  which  are  remarkably  uni¬ 
form.  Early,  of  medium  size  and  de¬ 
sirable  for  bunching.  A  general-purpose 
beet  of  superior  merit.  54  oz.,  5c;  oz., 

10c;  54  lb.,  30c;  lb.,  90c. 

EDMAND’S  BLOOD  TURNIP  —  A 
standard  general-purpose  beet  of  su¬ 
perior  quality.  Uniform  in  shape,  of 
good  marketable  size,  deep  blood  color 
and  fine  flavor.  Excels  as  a  summer 
beet.  Grows  a  small  top  and  uniformly  but  single  tap  root. 
A  good  keeper;  highly  recommended  for  home  or  market 
garden.  54  oz.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  54  It*.,  30c;  lb.,  90c. 

HALF  LONG  BLOOD — High  quality,  sweet  and  tender.  Color 
a  rich  dark  blood  red.  Desirable  to  slice  for  pickles.  Of  firm 
texture  and  a  good  keeper.  *4  oz.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  54  lb.,  25c; 
lb.,  80c. 

CROSBY’S  IMPROVED 
EGYPTIAN— A  pop¬ 
ular  variety  equally 
valuable  for  both  home 
and  market  garden. 
One  of  the  earliest 
sorts  and  is  used  ex¬ 
tensively  for  forcing. 


It  acquires  a  perfect 
shape  when  small, 
making  a  good  beet  for 
bunching.  Color,  bright 
red  with  rings  o  f 
lighter  shade.  54  oz., 
5c;  oz.,  10c;  54  lb., 
30c;  lb.,  90c. 


ECLIPSt. 


DETROIT  DARK  RED 

CRIMSON  GLOBE  BEET — Excels  in  both  appearance  and  qual¬ 
ity.  Shape  is  a  perfect  globe,  tops  small,  uniform  in  size.  Re¬ 
markably  fine  grained  and  sweet.  54  oz.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  54  lb., 
25c;  lb.,  90c. 

IMPROVED  LONG  RED — We  offer  seed  of  our  excellent  strain 
to  those  desiring  a  long  red  beet.  The  long  beets  stand  dry 
weather  better  than  turnip  varieties.  Sweet,  tender  and  a  good 
winter  keeper.  54  oz.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  54  lb.,  25c;  lb.,  85c. 
ECLIPSE — Globe  shaped,  bright  red,  smooth,  fine-grained  and 
tender;  top  small.  A  heavy  cropper  and  good  keeper.  54  oz., 
5c;  oz.,  10c;  54  lb.,  30c;  lb.,  $1.00. 

SWISS  CHARD 

Young  leaves  may  be  used  for  greens  like  Spinach  and  edible 
stalks  are  quite  palatable  when  prepared  in  same  manner  as 
Asparagus. 

Culture  same  as  beets  except  that  plants  should  stand  ten 
inches  apart  in  the  row. 

LUCULLUS— A  popular,  vigorous  variety.  Leaves  large,  thick 
and  crumpled.  54  oz.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  54  lb.,  25c;  lb.,  85c. 
BROCCOLI 

Culture  same  as  Cauliflower.  One  ounce  of  seed  will  produce 
2000  plants. 

EARLY  LARGE  WHITE  FRENCH,  54  oz.,  15c;  oz.,  50c. 
ITALIAN  GREEN  SPROUTING,  54  oz.,  20c;  oz.,  65c. 


MANGEL  WURZEL 

BEETS  FOR  STOCK  AND  POULTRY  FEED— THE  MOST  NUTRITIOUS  AND  ECONOMICAL  FEED 

Plant  in  rows  2  54  feet  apart,  one  inch  apart  in  row,  covering  to  depth  of  one  inch.  When  well  started,  thin  to  ten  inches  in 

row.  Harvest  as  soon  as  frost  comes. 

On  rich  soil  Mangel  Wurzel  make  an  enormous  yield.  Their  value  as  feed  may  be  demonstrated  by  the  improved  condition  of 
animals  and  the  increase  in  milk  when  used  as  a  dairy  ration. 


Six  pounds  seed  to  one  acre 


PRIZE  MAMMOTH  LONG  RED— The  standard  Red  Mangel 
and  the  most  extensively  grown.  Grows  in  good  soil  to  a 
length  of  24  to  30  inches,  making  a  yield  of  30  to  50  tons 
per  acre.  Grows  well  above  the  ground  and  thus  easy  to 
harvest.  Our  seed  is  from  a  select  strain  and  will  give  an  ex¬ 
cellent  account  of  itself.  Oz.,  5c;  54  lb.,  15c;  lb.,  50c;  5  lbs., 
$2.00. 


GOLDEN  TANKARD — Distinguished  by  its  rich  golden-yellow 
color.  Grows  well  above  ground  and  on  account  of  its  peculiar 
shape  is  easily  harvested.  Diameter  is  large  in  proportion  to 
length,  and  root  tapers  off  sharply  at  bottom.  Excels  other 
varieties  in  per  cent  of  sugar  and  in  milk-producing  quantities. 
Considered  indispensable  by  English  dairy  farmers.  Oz.,  5c; 
54  lb.,  15c;  lb.,  50c;  5  lbs.,  $2.00. 


BETTER  BUY  GOOD  SEEDS  THAN  WISH  YOU  HAD 


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CABBAGE 


Cabbage  requires  rich  soil,  heavy  manuring  and  good  cultivation.  Sow  seeds  in  frames  or  open  seed  beds  and  transplant.  For 
early  plants  sow  seed  in  January  or  February  under  glass  and  transplant  as  soon  as  weather  will  permit;  for  late  cabbage  sow  seed 
during  April  or  May  and  transplant  in  June  or  July.  Set  in  rows  2  to  2  54  feet  apart,  2  feet  between  plants. 

One  ounce  of  seed  to  2,500  plants;  5  ounces  to  the  acre. 

For  Cabbage  Worms  use  Slug  Shot  or  Fish  Oil  Soap  Solution. 


ALL  HEAD  EARLY — The  earliest  flat  cabbage  with 
deep,  flat  head,  remarkably  solid  and  tender.  Suit¬ 
able  for  spring  and  early  summer,  or  for  winter  use. 
54  oz.,  5c;  oz.,  20c;  54  lb.,  70c. 


GOLDEN  ACRE — A  new  variety,  early,  round-head¬ 
ed,  resembling  Copenhagen  Market  in  type.  Uni¬ 
form  in  shape  and  size,  of  showy  appearance  and 
fine  texture.  Five  days  earlier  than  Early  Jersey 
Wakefield.  *4  oz.,  10c;  oz.,  30c;  54  lb.,  $1.00. 


COPENHAGEN  MARKET— A  solid  round  head 
nearly  as  early  as  Early  Jersey  Wakefield  and  a 
heavier  yielder.  A  vigorous  grower  with  short  stem 
and  few  outer  leaves.  Heads  are  uniform  in  size;  a 
profitable  variety  rapidly  growing  in  favor.  54  oz., 
5c;  oz.,  20c;  54  lb.,  70c;  lb.,  $2.40. 


MAMMOTH  LATE  DRUMHEAD— Short-stemmed. 
A  compact  grower,  forming  a  solid  head  of  hand¬ 
some  appearance.  An  established  standard.  54  oz., 
5c;  oz.,  20c;  54  lb.,  70c. 


IMPROVED  DRUMHEAD  SAVOY— Large  head, 
crisp,  wrinkled  leaves,  delicate  flavor.  54  oz.,  5c; 
oz.,  20c;  54  lb.,  70c. 


SUREHEAD — One  of  the  best  late  varieties.  Always 
heads  and  all  head.  Uniform  in  size,  of  flat  Dutch 
type  in  shape,  solid,  firm,  of  fine  texture  and  sweet 
flavor.  A  good  shipper  and  excellent  keeper.  54  oz., 
5c;  oz.,  20c;  54  lb.,  65c;  lb.,  $2.25. 


EARLY  JERSEY  WAKEFIELD 

EARLY  JERSEY  WAKEFIELD — Heads  conical  in  shape,  grow¬ 
ing  solid  and  with  few  out:r  leaves.  No  other  cabbage  bearing 
as  large  head  is  as  early.  54  oz.,  5c;  oz.,  20c;  54  lb.,  70c. 

HOLLANDER  OR  DANISH  BALL  HEAD— One  of  the  best 
late  varieties;  hardy,  handsome,  solid  and  sure  to  head.  A 
vigorous,  compact  grower.  Excellent  for  shipping  and  a 
splendid  keeper.  Medium  size.  Fine  quality.  54  oz.,  5c;  oz., 
20c;  54  lb.,  70c;  lb.,  $2.40. 

WISCONSIN,  YELLOWS  RESISTANT— 54  oz.,  I5c;  oz.,  50c; 
54  lb.,  $1.80. 

SUCCESSION — A  flat,  large  head  cabbage  maturing  in  mid¬ 
summer.  May  be  used  for  autumn  or  winter  crop.  Uniform 
and  true  to  type.  54  oz.,  5c;  oz.,  20c;  54  lb-,  70c. 

MAMMOTH  RED  ROCK — Uniform  solid  heads  often  weighing 
10  to  12  pounds  each.  Largest  heading  red  cabbage.  54  oz.,  5c; 
oz.,  20c;  54  lb.,  70c. 


COPENHAGEN  MARKET  CABBAGE 


PREMIUM  FLAT  DUTCH 


PREMIUM  LATE  FLAT  DUTCH — Too  well  known  to  require 
extended  description.  Our  seed  is  of  an  excellent  strain,  and 
will  give  a  good  account  of  itself.  54  oz.,  5c;  oz.,  20c;  54  lb., 
65c;  lb.,  $2.25. 

CHINESE  CABBAGE 

WONG  BOK — Shorter,  heavier  heads  than  other  varieties.  54 
oz.,  10c;  oz.,  30c;  54  lb.,  $1.00. 


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THE  EIKENBERRY  BROTHERS  CO.,  HAMILTON,  OHIO 


CAULIFLOWER 


CARROTS 


CULTURE — Much  the  same  as 
Cabbage.  Requires  rich  soil,  well 
watered  and  responds  to  careful 
cultivation.  Our  seed  is  Holland 
grown.  One  ounce  will  produce 
2000  plants. 

HENDERSON’S  EARLY  SNOW¬ 
BALL — An  early  and  staindard 
variety.  Under  proper  treatment 
almost  every  plant  will  make  a 
fine  solid  head.  It  is  of  dwarf 
habit  and  valuable  either  for  early 
or  late  crop.  Pkt.,  2  5c;  54  oz., 
40c;  oz.,  $1.50. 

EARLIEST  DWARF  ERFURT— 
Very  early,  with  solid,  pure 
white  heads  of  fine  quality.  A 
remarkably  reliable  header  and 
not  to  be  confounded  with  the 
cheaper  Dwarf  Erfurt.  A  splend¬ 
id  cauliflower  for  forcing  or  out- 
of-door  culture.  Pkt.,  25c;  54  oz., 
40c;  oz.,  $1.50. 

EARLY  PARIS  — Very  early  with 
short  stem  and  large  leaves,  pro¬ 
ducing  a  good  compact  white 
head.  Pkt.,  10c;  54  oz.,  20c;  oz., 
70c. 


CULTURE — One  ounce  of  seed  to  100  feet  of  drill.  Sow  in  rows  15  inches  apart  and 
cover  to  depth  of  J4  to  1  inch;  thin  plants  to  stand  3  inches  in  the  row.  For  early  crop  sow 
as  early  in  the  spring  as  the  ground  can  be  worked,  but  a  crop  may  be  raised  from  seed  sown 
as  late  as  middle  of  June.  Plant  in  sandy  loam,  fertilize  with  well  rotted  manure  and  till 
well.  Carrot  seed  germinate  slowly;  in  sowing  the  earth  should  be  pressed  firmly  about  seed. 

CARROTS  are  usually  divided  into  two  classes:  Garden  carrots,  cultivated  for  the  table,  and 
field  carrots,  grown  as  stock  food.  Of  garden  carrots  the  earliest  is  the  Golden  Ball,  a 
small  variety,  nearly  a  globe  shape.  It  is  closely  followed  by  the  Early  Scarlet  Short 
Horn,  a  stump-rooted  carrot  about  3  inches  long.  Chantenay  and  Oxheart  are  of  the 
finest  quality,  5  to  6  inches  long,  decidedly  stump-rooted,  and  quite  thick  through.  Dan- 
ver’s  Half  Long  is  about  the  same  length,  of  medium  size  and  with  tapering  point,  while 
Improved  Long  Orange  is  rather  slender  and  penetrates  the  soil  more  deeply,  needing  a 
light  soil  for  growth  and  successful  harvesting.  While  these  are  listed  as  garden  varieties, 
we  would  call  attention  to  the  feeding  value  of  such  carrots  as  the  Oxheart  and  Chan¬ 
tenay;  they  are  so  much  more  easily  harvested  than  the  Large  White  Belgian  and 
Long  Red  Altringham,  which  are  larger,  yield  more  heavily,  and  are  the  varieties  usually 
planted  for  stock  feeding.  The  Large  White  Belgian  is  long  and  slender,  grows  one- 
third  to  one-half  its  length  above  the  ground,  and  is  more  easily  pulled  than  the  Long 
Red  Altringham,  which  grows  entirely  below. 


If  ordered  by  express,  deduct  5  c  per  pound 

Golden  Ball  or  French  Forcing — Earliest  Globular . 

Early  Scarlet  Short  Horn — Standard  early  variety . 

Chantenay — One  of  the  finest  for  table  use.  Orange-Red 
Oxheart  or  Guerande — Smooth.  Fine  quality.  Orange  ... 

Danver’s  Half  Long — Dark  Orange.  Very  productive . 

Improved  Long  Orange — Large  yielder  and  good  keeper.  .. 

Large  White  Belgian — Immensely  productive . 

Long  Red  Altringham — Bright  red.  Good  late  keeper . 


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CELERY 

CULTURE — -For  early  crop  seed 
may  be  sown  in  a  hotbed  in  Febru¬ 
ary  or  March.  For  later  planting 
prepare  a  thoroughly  pulverized 
ieed  bed  and  sow  seed  when  apple 
is  in  blossom.  Cover  the  seed  very 
lightly  and  water  freely  in  dry 
weather.  When  plants  are  3  or  4 
inches  high,  transplant  into  shallow 
trenches,  repeating  the  planting  at 
intervals  of  two  weeks  for  a  suc¬ 
cession.  Celery  requires  rich,  well 
manured  soil  and  enough  moisture 
to  enable  it  to  make  a  continuous 
growth.  Various  methods  are  used 
for  blanching  stalks,  usually  by 
hilling  with  soil,  covering  with 
boards  or  drain  tile.  One  ounce  of 
seed  will  produce  four  or  five 
thousand  plants. 

WHITE  PLUME  —  Probably  the 
most  popular  variety  of  celery. 
Turning  almost  white  as  it 
reaches  maturity,  it  is  nearly  self¬ 
blanching,  and  requires  but  little 
banking.  On  this  account  a 
favorite  with  amateur  growers. 
Early  to  mature,  fine  flavor,  ap¬ 
pearance  perfect.  54  oz.,  10c;  oz., 
25c;  54  lb.,  80c;  lb.,  $2.75. 


WHITE  PLUME 


GOLDEN  SELF-BLANCHING  —  This  is 
a  celery  that  has  lots  of  friends,  and  it 
deserves  them.  While  its  quality  is  of  the 
best,  it  at  the  same  time  gives  the  largest 
return  for  the  least  labor.  It  is  of  dwarf 
habit,  18  to  20  inches  high,  heavy  and 
solid;  handsome  golden  yellow  color,  of 
fine  nutty  flavor,  and  a  good  keeper.  We 
have  a  fine  strain  of  this  splendid  celery. 
54  oz.,  10c;  oz.,  30c;  54  lb.,  $1.00;  lb., 
$3.50. 


EASY  BLANCHING— Has  the  same  form 
and  heavy  heart  of  the  Golden  Self- 
Blanching,  but  the  stalks  blanch  white 
and  are  slightly  taller.  An  early  variety 
but  an  excellent  winter  keeper.  Fine 
quality  and  easy  to  blanch.  54  oz.,  10c; 
oz.,  25c;  54  lb-»  90c. 

GOLDEN  PLUME — A  crisp  celery  of  fine 
nutty  flavor  and  beautiful  golden  color. 
Quite  resistant  to  blight  and  rust  and 
by  many  growers  considered  the  best 
early  Celery.  54  oz.,  25c;  oz.,  75c;  54 
lb.,  $2.50. 

GIANT  PASCHAL — The  largest  celery 
and  a  fine  keeper.  It  is  an  offspring  of 
the  Golden  Self-Blanching,  and  par¬ 
takes  of  its  fine  nutty  flavor.  Stalks  are 
thick,  solid,  very  brittle,  and  almost  as 
white  as  ivory.  Height  about  2  feet,  and 
while  stalks  are  fewer  in  number  than  in 
many  smaller  varieties,  their  extra  size 
makes  full  weight.  54  oz.,  10c;  oz.,  25c; 
54  lb.,  80c;  lb.,  $2.40. 


HIGH  GRADE  COLORADO-GROWN  CUCUMBER  SEED 


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CUCUMBER 

Plant  when  the  weather  is  settled  and  warm  in  rich  soil  in  hills  four  to  five  feet  apart  each  way.  Use  plenty  of  seed,  as  the 
young  plant  has  many  foes,  and  when  well  up,  thin  to  three  or  four  plants  to  the  hill.  When  gathering  CUT  off  the  fruit,  do  not 
PULL  it.  Do  not  leave  any  to  ripen  on  the  vines. 

For  very  early  Cucumbers  plant  in  hot  bed  in  peat  planting  pots,  which  can  be  transplanted,  pots  with  plants,  when  danger 
of  frost  is  past. 

ONE  OUNCE  OF  SEED  TO  FORTY  OR  FIFTY  HILLS;  TWO  POUNDS  TO  THE  ACRE. 

To  protect  from  bugs  dust  plant  and  ground  near  roots  with  HAMMOND’S  SLUG-SHOT, 
or  spray  with  Two  Way  Spray — 7  tablespoonsful  to  1  gallon  of  water. 


'i". 


COOL  AND  CRISP 

IMPROVED  WHITE  SPINE  OR  ARLINGTON— An  excellent 
strain  of  what  is  probably  the  most  widely  cultivated  cucum¬ 
ber  in  existence.  The  fruit  is  straight,  large,  full  at  ends  and 
a  beautiful  green  color.  Unexcelled  for  market  or  table  use, 
and  may  also  be  used  for  pickling. 

IMPROVED  LONG  GREEN — A  fine  cucumber,  unsurpassed  in 
quality.  Fruit  long  and  slim.  Standard  sort  for  pickling.  54 
oz.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  54  lb.,  35c;  lb.,  $1.25. 

THORBURN’S  NEW  EVERBEARING— One  of  the  few  varie¬ 
ties  that  go  right  on  bearing  whether  or  not  matured  cucum¬ 
bers  are  gathered.  Blossoms  and  mature  fruit  may  be  seen  at 
the  same  time  upon  the  same  vine,  as  it  bears  continuously 
until  frost.  Fruit  of  medium  size  and  fine  quality.  Extremely 
early. 

EARLY  CLUSTER — A  short,  pale  green  variety,  maturing  very 
early.  Fruit  is  rather  prickly  and  grows  in  clusters  near  root 
of  vine.  It  is  largely  cultivated  on  account  of  its  earliness  and 
great  productiveness. 

NICHOLS’  MEDIUM  GREEN — An  elegant  cucumber,  partak¬ 
ing  of  the  good  qualities  of  the  White  Spine  and  Long  Green. 
It  is  of  medium  size,  thick,  handsome,  smooth  and  a  dark 
green  color.  Not  excelled  for  pickling,  and  when  mature,  for 
slicing.  Do  not  overlook  it  when  making  up  an  order  for  seeds. 

BOSTON  PICKLING  OR  GREEN  PROLIFIC  — A  popular 
pickling  variety.  Dark  green,  warty  with  black  spines.  Prolific 
bearer  on  strong  vigorous  vines.  Fresh,  crisp  and  tender. 

PERFECTED  JERSEY  PICKLING — A  standard  variety.  Especi¬ 
ally  reliable  for  pickling  and  slicing.  Thin  skin  and  white 
flesh;  fruit  uniform  in  size  and  with  few  seeds.  The  vine  is 
vigorous  and  a  prolific  bearer. 

CHICAGO  PICKLING — Very  productive,  of  uniform  size  and 
regular  shape,  about  6  inches  long  and  2  *4  inches  in  diameter. 
A  favorite  market  variety. 


COOL  AND  CRISP 

UNEXCELLED  IN  EARLINESS  AND 
QUALITY 

This  is  said  to  be  "the  earliest  and  most 
prolific  of  all  pickling  cucumbers”.  Fruit 
long,  even,  slim,  nearly  pointed  at  the  ends, 
and  of  extra  dark  green  color.  A  tender, 
crisp,  table  variety. 

DAVIS  PERFECT — A  famous  cucumber 
adapted  equally  to  culture  under  glass 
or  in  the  open.  Distinguished  by  its 
dark,  glossy,  green  color  and  symmetrical 
shape.  Attains  a  length  of  10  inches 
and  is  quite  as  early  as  the  early  strain  of  White  Spine.  J4  oz., 
5c;  oz.,  10c;  54  lb.,  35c;  lb.,  $1.25. 

EXTRA  LONG  WHITE  SPINE  OR 
EVERGREE  N — A  dark  green 
straight  and  attractive  cucumber, 
often  attaining  a  length  of  12  inches. 

Quite  early  and  prolific;  crisp  and 
tender.  An  elegant  table  variety. 

EARLY  FORTUNE  —  An  excellent, 
and  attractive  cucumber  of  White 
Spine  type.  Skin,  rich  dark  green; 
shape,  cylindrical  or  slightly  tapered; 
flesh,  white,  crisp  and  tender;  seed 
cavity  small.  Remarkable  for  strong 
and  vigorous  vine  growth. 

WHITE  WONDER  —  Fruit  pearly 
white  with  thin  skin  and  about  six 
inches  long.  54  oz.,  10c;  oz.,  15c; 

54  lb.,  40c;  lb.,  $1.25. 

GHERKIN — A  small  round  prickly 
Cucumber  used  only  for  pickles. 

Should  be  gathered  when  young  and 
tender.  54  oz.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  54  lb., 

50c. 

PRICE  OF  CUCUMBERS 
UNLESS  NOTED 


% 

1 

oz . 

.  5c 

oz . 

.  10c 

y4 

lb . 

.  35c 

1 

lb . 

. $1.10 

PECO  PLANTING  POTS 

Vine  seeds  if  started  in  peat  planting 
pots  can  successfully  be  transplanted. 

2  in.  pots — 25c  per  doz. 

2  54  in.  pots — 30c  per  doz. 


IMPROVED 
LONG  GREEN 


CRESSES 

EXTRA  CURLED  OR  PEPPER  GRASS — Sow  thickly  in  drills, 
making  repeated  plantings  during  season.  Used  as  a  salad.  Oz., 
10c;  54  lb.,  30c. 

WATER  CRESS — Grown  from  roots  or  seeds  in  shallow  water 
along  edges  of  streams.  Highly  valued.  54  oz.,  15c;  oz.,  30c; 
54  lb.,  $1.00. 


CORN  SALAD 

CULTURE — Same  as  lettuce,  but  is  smaller  and  may  be 
planted  more  closely.  Used  as  a  salad  or  cook  like  spinach. 

LARGE  SEEDED — Is  standard  variety.  Oz.,  10c;  54  lb.,  3  5c. 


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SWEET  CORN 

Plant  when  danger  of  frost  is  past  in  hills  two  by  three  feet  for  small,  early  varieties 
and  three  by  four  feet  for  large,  late  varieties.  Thin  to  three  stalks  to  the  hill.  Corn  may 
also  be  drilled  in  rows  3r/2  feet  apart,  planting  one  grain  to  each  eight  inches  of  row. 

One  pound  of  seed  will  plant  150  to  300  bills ;  twelve  to  sixteen  pounds  to  an  acre. 

NOTICE — Canners  and  gardeners  requiring  amounts  of  Sweet  Corn  in  excess  of  those 
quoted  below  are  requested  to  ask  for  special  prices,  stating  amount  and  varieties  desired. 


ADAM’S  EXTRA  EARLY — Not  a  sweet 
corn,  but  a  dwarf  corn,  desirable  for  its 
color,  tenderness  and  earliness.  Dwarf 
stalks,  small  ear  and  very  hardy.  54  lb., 
10c;  lb.,  20c;  2  lbs.,  35c;  5  lbs.,  75c; 
15  lbs.,  $1.75. 

PREMO  —  A  sweet  corn  that  may  with 
safety  be  planted  as  early  as  Adams,  as 
its  hardiness  enables  it  to  withstand 
slight  frosts.  Ears  7  to  8  inches  long 
with  8  to  10  rows  of  white  grains  of 
excellent  quality.  A  vigorous  grower,  us¬ 
ually  bearing  two  ears  to  the  stalk.  J4 
lb.,  15c;  lb.,  25c;  2  lbs.,  45c;  5  lbs., 
$1.00;  15  lbs.,  $2.25. 


COUNTRY  GENTLEMAN 


MAMMOTH  WHITE  CORY — Early  72  day  corn;  ears  7  to  8 
inches  long,  bearing  12  rows  of  grains.  Tender,  sweet  and 
white.  54  lb.,  15c;  lb.,  25c;  2  lbs.,  45c;  5  lbs.,  $1.00;  15  lbs., 
$2.25. 


EARLY  MINNESOTA — About  as  early  as  Crosby’s.  Large  size 
ears,  sweet  and  juicy.  Highly  esteemed  for  its  good  qualiries 
and  a  popular  second  early  variety.  /2  lb.,  15c;  lb.,  25c;  2 
lbs.,  45c;  5  lbs.,  $1.00;  15  lbs.,  $2.25. 


WHIPPLE’S  EARLY  WHITE — An  extra  early  variety  with  deep,  wedge  shaped  grains.  Stalk,  a 
vigorous  grower,  5  to  6  feet  high;  ears  blocky,  8  inches  long,  bearing  16  to  20  rows  of  grains. 
Earliest  and  sweetest  of  the  narrow  grain  evergreen  type  of  sweet  corn.  54  lb.,  15c;  lb.,  25c; 
2  lbs.,  45c;  5  lbs.,  $1.00;  15  lbs.,  $2.25. 

GOLDEN  BANTAM — A  tender  and  very  sweet  corn  of  deep  yellow  color.  Naturally  an  early 
variety,  the  hard  and  firm  nature  of  the  cured  grain  admits  of  its  being  planted  earlier  than 
any  other  true  sweet  corn.  Can  be  planted  thickly;  bears  two  or  three  perfect  ears  to  the  stalk. 
Try  it.  }4  lb.,  15c;  lb.,  25c;  2  lbs.,  45c;  5  lbs.,  $1.00;  15  lbs.,  $2.25. 

BORDEN’S  WONDER  BANTAM — Fills  the  demand  for  a  larger  Golden  Bantam.  Same  type 
and  quality.  Stalks,  5  to  6  feet;  ears,  8  to  10  inches,  70  days.  \ 4  lb.,  15c;  lb.,  25c;  2  lbs., 
45c;  5  lbs.,  $1.00;  15  lbs.,  $2.70. 

WHIPPLE’S  EARLY  YELLOW — A  remarkable  new  yellow  sweet  corn,  bearing  14  rowed  ears, 
seven  to  eight  inches  long.  Larger,  earlier  and  better  than  Golden  Bantam.  54  lb.,  15c;  lb., 
25c;  2  lbs.,  45c;  5  lbs.,  $1.00;  15  lbs.,  $2.25. 

EARLY  EVERGREEN — An  early  edition  of  Stowell’s  Evergreen,  which  it  resembles  in  size  and 
shape.  Ears  large,  bearing  18  rows  of  grains  and  maturing  in  about  80  days.  Stalk  one  foot 
shorter  than  Stowell’s  and  bearing  two  ears.  An  excellent  and  very  productive  early  and  second 
early  corn.  l/2  lb.,  15c;  lb.,  25c;  2  lbs.,  45c;  5  lbs.,  $1.00;  15  lbs.,  $2.25. 

HOWLING  MOB — A  second  Early  Sweet  Corn  that  shows  more  good  points  than  any  other 
variety  of  its  class.  Ears  measure  7  to  9  inches  long  with  12  to  14  rows  of  good  size  grains. 
Stalks  leafy,  vigorous  and  average  five  feet  in  height,  usually  producing  two  good,  marketable 
ears.  54  lb.,  15c;  lb.,  25c;  2  lbs.,  45c;  5  lbs.,  $1.00;  15  lbs.,  $2.25. 

KENDEL’S  EARLY  GIANT — Remarkably  large,  second  early  variety.  Ears  eight  to  nine  inches 
long,  with  broad,  white  grains.  Quality  good.  l/2  lb.,  15c;  lb.,  25c;  2  lbs.,  45c;  5  lbs.,  $1.00; 
15  lbs.,  $2.25. 

BLACK  MEXICAN — An  elegant  variety  for  table  use,  as  it  is  usually  sugary  and  of  fine  flavor. 
Grains,  white  at  first,  turning  black  as  corn  ripens.  54  lb.,  20c;  lb.,  30c;  2  lbs.,  50c;  5  lbs., 
$1.20;  15  lbs.,  $2.75. 

CLUB  ZIG  ZAG  EVERGREEN — Also  known  as  Cincinnati  Market.  A  late  strain  of  Zig  Zag 
producing  large  ears.  Large,  deep  grains,  sugary,  tender  and  unexcelled  in  flavor.  Growing  in 
favor  in  some  markets  supplanting  old  varieties.  54  lb.,  15c;  lb.,  25c;  2  lbs.,  45c;  5  lbs.,  $1.00; 
15  lbs.,  $2.25;  50  lbs.,  $6.50. 

Prices  on  Sweet  Corn  are  Net  at  Store.  Half  pounds  postpaid;  larger  quantities  by  mail  add  5r 

per  pound  to  prices  quoted. 


GOLDEN  BANTAM 


SWEET  CORN  FROM  AMERICA’S  LARGEST  GROWER 


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SWEET  CORN— Continued 

STOWELL’S  EVERGREEN  —  Familiar  to  every  private  or 
market  gardener  in  the  land,  as  it  is  grown  more  extensively 
than  any  other  variety  of  sugar  corn.  The  grains  are  deep, 
tender  and  sweet;  the  ears  are  of  extra  large  size  and  remain 
long  in  the  green  state.  Plant  for  main  crop  and  late  use.  No 
order  is  complete  without  this  corn.  54  lb.,  15c;  lb.,  25c;  2 
lbs.,  40c;  5  lbs.,  90c;  15  lbs.,  $2.25;  50  lbs.,  $6.50. 

COUNTRY  GENTLEMAN — The  best  of  the  shoe-peg  varieties, 
and  one  of  the  finest  of  all  sweet  corns.  A  mid-season  corn 
bearing  two  to  four  large,  plump  ears  to  stalk.  Outclasses  all 
other  sorts  in  delicious  flavor  and  milky  sweetness.  Deep  grain 
set  irregularly  on  small  cob.  J4  lb.,  15c;  lb.,  25c;  2  lbs.,  45c; 
5  lbs.,  $1.00;  15  lbs.,  $2.25;  50  lbs.,  $6.50. 

BRUSSELS  SPROUTS 

Sow  seeds  in  frames  or  open  ground,  transplant  and  cultivate 
same  as  cabbage. 

DWARF  IMPROVED — Stems  20  inches  high;  sprouts  well 
rounded  and  about  2  inches  in  diameter.  Productive.  54  oz., 
10c;  oz.,  50c. 

CHICORY 

WITLOOF  OR  FRENCH  ENDIVE— Roots  are  forced  in 
frames  or  under  glass  and  new  growth  of  lettuce  like  leaves 
used  as  salad.  54  oz.,  10c;  oz.,  25c. 

EGG  PLANT 

CULTURE — This  is  a  plant  of  tropical  origin  and  requires 
rich  soil,  plenty  of  warmth  and  water.  Start  not  too  early  in 
hotbeds,  and  transplant  when  danger  of  cool  nights  is  past. 
Plant  singly,  2x3  feet  apart.  Cultivate  same  as  cabbage.  One 
ounce  of  seed  will  produce  1,000  to  1,500  plants. 

NEW  YORK  IMPROVED — The  leading  market  variety.  Skin, 
a  deep  purple,  free  from  thorns;  flesh,  white  and  of  good 
flavor.  Plant,  a  vigorous  grower  and  produces  until  frost.  54 
oz.,  10c;  J4  oz.,  20c;  oz.,  35c;  *4  lb.,  $1.25. 

BLACK  BEAUTY — Hardier  and  earlier  than  New  York,  and 
will  succeed  farther  North.  Fruit  of  peculiar  shape,  6  to  8 
inches  long,  and  of  good  quality.  54  oz.,  10c;  54  oz.,  20c; 
oz.,  35c;  54  lb.,  $1.25. 

GOURDS 

DIPPER — Useful  for  household  purposes.  Grow  on  trellises.  54 
oz.,  10c;  oz.,  20c. 

JAPANESE  NEST  EGG — Ornamental.  Fruit  resembles  egg  in 
color  and  form.  }4  oz.,  10c;  oz.,  20c. 

SUGAR  TROUGH — Large,  pear-shaped,  adapted  to  a  variety 
of  household  uses.  54  oz.,  10c;  oz.,  20c. 

DISH  CLOTH — Lining  used  as  a  natural  dish  cloth.  54  oz.,  20c; 
oz.,  35c. 

KALE  OR  BORECOLE 

CULTURE — A  headless  variety  of  cabbage  and  needs  same 
method  of  culture.  Improves  by  frost  and  if  lightly  covered  with 
litter,  will  survive  the  winter.  An  ounce  of  seed  will  produce 
about  3,000  plants. 

DWARF  GREEN  CURLED — Very  fine  and  hardy,  with  light 
green,  beautifully  curled  leaves.  54  oz.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  54  lb., 
25c. 

GREEN  CURLED  SCOTCH— Hardier  than  Dwarf  and  grows 
an  abundance  of  dark  green  wrinkled  leaves.  Forms  a  beauti¬ 
ful  plant  about  2  54  feet  high.  54  oz.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  54  lb., 
30c. 


POPCORN 

Popcorn  usually  commands  a  ready  market  at  good  prices  and 
its  culture  may  be  made  quite  profitable.  As  it  is  the  chief  in¬ 
gredient  in  many  kinds  of  popular  confectionery,  its  use  is  on 
the  increase.  Plant  and  cultivate  same  as  field  corn  using  five 
pounds  seed  to  the  acre. 

IMPROVED  RICE  OR  HULLESS— Ears  4  to  5  inches  long; 
kernels  deep  and  sharply  pointed.  Prolific  and  handsome.  De¬ 
sirable  for  family  use  and  a  favorite  in  the  market.  54  lb., 
15c;  lb.,  20c;  2  lbs.,  35c;  10  lbs.,  $1.00. 

QUEEN’S  GOLDEN — Rich,  yellow,  handsome  ear,  5  to  6  inches 
long.  Four  to  6  ears  to  stalk.  Pops  perfectly  white.  54  lb., 
15c;  lb.,  20c;  2  lbs.,  35c;  10  lbs.,  $1.00. 

ENDIVE 

CULTURE — Sow  in  open  ground  in  June  or  July  in  rows  15 
inches  apart,  and  thin  plants  to  stand  8  to  12  inches  apart.  Cover 
seed  to  depth  of  one  inch  and  press  earth  firmly  about  it.  Blanch 
in  autumn  by  gathering  leaves  in  hand  and  tying  together,  or 
laying  boards  on  the  plants.  Do  this  when  the  plants  are  dry, 
thus  preventing  rot.  May  at  the  beginning  of  winter  be  taken 
up  and  planted  in  frame  or  cellar  closely  together  and  thus  be 
kept  for  winter  use.  Keep  dry  and  give  plenty  of  air.  One  ounce 
of  seed  to  300  feet  of  row. 

GREEN  CURLED — Hardiest  and  best  for  general  crop.  Crisp 
and  good  quality.  54  oz.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  54  lb.,  35c. 

BROAD  LEAF  BATAVIA — Large,  with  thick,  broad,  slightly 
curled  leaves.  Blanch  by  tying,  and  if  properly  done  it  makes 
a  splendid  salad.  54  oz.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  54  lb.,  35c. 

HERBS 

ANISE — Annual.  Grown  for  aromatic  seeds.  54  oz.,  15c;  oz., 
25c. 

CARAWAY — Biennial.  Used  in  flavoring  bread  and  cakes.  54 
oz.,  5c;  oz.,  10c. 

DILL — Used  in  seasoning  Pickles  and  sauces.  54  oz.,  10c;  oz., 
20c. 

FENNEL  (Sweet) — Perennial.  Leaves  used  for  flavoring  and 
garnishing;  seeds  for  flavoring.  54  oz.,  10c;  oz.,  20c. 

SAGE — Perennial.  Used  extensively  for  seasoning.  54  oz.,  25c; 
oz.,  40c. 

SUMMER  SAVORY — Annual.  Used  as  seasoning  for  soups  and 
beans.  54  oz.,  25c;  oz.,  40c. 

THYME — Perennial.  Used  as  flavoring  and  as  a  tonic.  54  oz., 
25c;  oz.,  40c. 

KOHLRABI 

CULTURE — Cultivate  same  as  cabbage,  to  which  class  of 
plants  it  belongs.  For  winter  use  sow  in  July.  One  ounce  of  seed 
to  300  feet  of  drill.  Use  while  young,  when  larger,  still  valuable 
as  a  winter  stock  food. 

EARLY  WHITE  VIENNA — Dwarf,  small,  early;  bulb  firm  and 
glossy  white;  flesh,  white  and  tender.  54  oz.,  5c;  oz.,  20c;  54 
lb.,  60c. 

EARLY  PURPLE  VIENNA — Similar  to  White  Vienna,  except 
that  it  is  slightly  later  and  of  bluish  purple  color.  54  oz.,  5c; 
oz.,  20c;  54  lb.,  60c. 

LEEK 

CULTURE — Sow  early  in  spring,  one  inch  deep  in  rows  four 
to  six  inches  apart.  Thin,  and  when  plants  attain  height  of  six 
or  seven  inches  transplant  deeply  four  inches  apart  in  rows  a 
foot  apart.  Draw  earth  to  plant  as  it  grows.  It  may  be  preserved 
in  trenches  like  celery  or  taken  up  at  the  approach  of  winter 
and  stored  in  earth  in  cellar.  One  ounce  of  seed  to  250  feet  of 
drill. 

LONDON  FLAG — An  excellent  large  growing  variety.  The  old 
standard  with  broad,  strong  leaves.  Quite  hardy.  54  oz.,  10c; 
oz.,  15c;  54  lb.,  55c. 


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LETTUCE 


Seed  may  be  sown  in  hotbed  and  transplanted,  giving  space  each  way  of  six  to  twelve 
inches,  according  to  variety.  For  later  supply  sow  in  drill  in  spring  and  summer,  and  when 
plants  are  up  to  height  of  an  inch,  thin  to  proper  distances.  Cover  seed  lightly,  give  plants 
good  soil,  plenty  of  moisture  and  good  cultivation. 

An  ounce  of  seed  will  produce  2,500  to  3,000  plants  or  sow  3  00  feet  of  drill. 

LOOSE-LEAFED  VARIETIES 


HEADING  VARIETIES 


MAY  KING — A  compact,  solid  heading  varie¬ 
ty  suitable  for  culture  under  glass  or  in 
open  air.  Almost  as  certain  to  head  as  cab¬ 
bage  and  heads  bleach  out  to  cream  color. 
The  flavor  and  quality  leave  nothing  to  be 
desired.  Early  to  mature,  but  stays  good 
ten  to  fifteen  days.  54  oz.,  10c;  oz.,  15c; 
54  lb.,  40c;  lb.,  $1.10. 


EARLY  PRIZE  HEAD — Excellent  and  highly 
attractive  on  account  of  peculiar  color, 
light  green  curled  leaves  being  delicately 
tinged  with  brownish  red.  A  stubborn  seeder 
and  remains  long  in  good  condition.  54  oz., 
10c;  oz.,  15c;  54  lh.,  40c;  lb.,  $1.20. 


BIG  BOSTON  —  An  improved  variety  of 
Boston  Market.  It  is  one  of  the  best  fancy 
lettuces,  forming  a  good  head  and  thriving 
better  in  open  air  than  under  hothouse  cul¬ 
ture.  It  stands  extremes  of  heat  and  drought 
well  and  for  this  reason  is  a  profitable  ^ 

market  garden  variety.  Stays  good  ten  or  - 

twelve  days  after  maturity.  Just  a  good, 
general  purpose  lettuce.  54  oz.,  10c;  oz., 

15c;  54  lb.,  45c;  lb.,  $1.40. 

NEW  YORK  OR  WONDERFUL — A  growthy,  vigorous  let¬ 
tuce  producing  very  large  heads.  Interior,  cream-white, 
tender  and  crisp,  of  excellent  flavor.  Outer  leaves  rather 
broad,  deep  green  with  frilled  edges.  An  absolutely  sure  header 
and  slow  to  run  to  seed.  }4  oz.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  54  lh.,  50c; 
lb.,  $1.75. 


IMPROVED  HANSON 

IMPROVED  HANSON — A  thin  leafed,  close  heading,  crisp  let¬ 
tuce  extensively  grown  both  for  market  and  home  use.  Head 
is  compact  and  inner  leaves  white  and  tender.  Outer  leaves 
are  slightly  curled  and  of  a  handsome  green  color.  It  is  a 
strong  drought  resister  and  withstands  the  heat.  A  desirable 
late  summer  variety.  54  oz.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  54  lb-,  40c;  lb., 
$1.20. 


CURLED  SILESIAN — Of  recent  years  there  has  been  an  in¬ 
creasing  demand  for  curled  or  crumpled  lettuce.  This  is  a 
splendid  non-heading  variety  and  admirable  for  cutting.  It  is 
early,  affording  quick  growth  of  crumpled  leaves  of  almost 
golden  color.  We  do  not  hesitate  to  recommend  it.  54  oz.,  10c; 
oz.,  15c;  54  lh.,  40c;  lb.,  $1.20. 

EARLY  CURLED  SIMPSON — Grows  thick  masses  of  light 
green  leaves,  thin,  slightly  frilled,  crisp  and  tender.  54  oz., 
10c;  oz.,  15c;  54  lh.,  40c;  lb.,  $1.25. 


GRAND  RAPIDS — The  most  popular  forcing  variety  of  leaf 
lettuce  in  cultivation.  For  greenhouse  and  hotbed  culture  it 
stands  in  a  class  alone;  however  it  is  splendidly  adapted  to 
outdoor  culture.  It  is  free  from  rot  and  remains  in  its  prime 
15  to  20  days.  The  plant  is  highly  attractive  with  beautifully 
frilled  leaves.  The  quality  is  unexcelled,  the  large  percentage 
of  blanched  surface  insuring  a  delicate  crispness.  J4  oz.,  10c; 
oz.,  15c;  54  lb.,  40c;  lb.,  $1.25. 

BLACK  SEEDED  SIMPSON — An  old  standard  variety  of  non¬ 
heading  lettuce.  It  grows  large  bunches  of  crisp,  tender  leaves, 
which  are  of  a  light  green  color;  inner 
leaves  almost  white.  54  oz.,  10c;  oz.,  15c; 

54  lb.,  40c;  lb.,  $1.25. 


WAY AHEAD — Early  and  desirable,  producing  a  large  head  of 
tightly  folded  leaves.  The  inner  head  blanches  to  rich  yellow 
color;  outer  leaves  light  green.  An  early  variety  of  merit  and 
is  distinguished  by  the  length  of  time  it  stands  before  running 
to  seed.  54  oz.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  54  lb.,  40c;  lb.,  $1.25. 

ICEBERG  —  This  handsome  lettuce  is  a  comparatively  new 
variety,  but  is  in  high  favor  with  all  who  have  given  it  a 
trial.  The  heads  are  unusually  solid  and  inner  leaves  are  always 
well  blanched.  The  outer  leaves  are  large,  curly  and  bright 
green,  with  slight  reddish  tinge  at  edges.  This  is  an  ideal  let¬ 
tuce  of  the  finest  quality.  /2  oz.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  54  lb.,  40c; 
lb.,  $1.20. 


COS  OR  CELERY  LETTUCE 

A  distinct  type  of  lettuce  growing  long,  spoon  shaped  leaves 
which  fold  into  a  conical  head.  Much  esteemed  in  Europe  and 
becoming  popular  in  this  country.  Later  than  common  varieties 
and  should  be  sown  out  of  doors  for  summer  and  fall  use. 

PARIS  WHITE — Blanches  easily,  tender  and  crisp.  Forms  a 
compact,  oblong  head.  An  old  variety  but  one  of  the  best. 
54  oz.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  54  lb.,  45c;  lb.,  $1.50. 

NEW  TRIANON — Slightly  earlier  than  Paris  White  and  forms 
a  solid  head  that  blanches  pure  white.  Delicate  flavor  and 
crispness.  54  oz.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  54  lb.,  50c. 


TRY  OUR  SELECTED  STRAIN  OF  TIP  TOP  MUSKMELON  SEED 


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MUSKMELON 


Select,  if  possible,  rich,  sandy  soil.  After  danger  of  frost  is  past,  plant  in  hills  four  to 
six  feet  apart,  12  seeds  to  hill.  When  well  started,  thin  to  three  in  hill.  When  vines  cover 
ground,  pinch  ends  of  shoots  to  hasten  and  increase  fruitage. 

Use  Arsenate  of  Lead  or  Slug  Shot  to  fight  insects. 


One  ounce  of  seed  to  fifty  or  sixty  hills;  two  or  three  pounds  per  acre. 


ROCKY  FORD  OR  NETTED  GEM — The  most  popular  and 
earliest  green  fleshed  muskmelon  in  cultivation.  The  fruit  is 
small,  oval,  nearly  round,  slightly  ribbed,  and  densely  netted; 
it  has  thin  rind,  deep  flesh  and  melting,  luscious  flavor.  The 
vines  are  strong  growers  and  prolific  bearers  of  fruit  of  uni¬ 
form  size  and  appearance.  The  leader  in  all  markets.  Yi  oz., 
5c;  oz.,  10c;  54  lb.,  35c;  lb.,  $1.10. 

OHIO  SUGAR — This  melon  is  a  prolific  variety  with  firm 
green  flesh  of  fine  texture,  sugary  and  tender.  Round,  deeply 
ribbed  and  finely  netted.  A  splendid  shipper.  54  oz.,  5c;  oz., 
10c;  54  lb.,  35c;  lb.,  $1.20. 

EXTRA  EARLY  HACKENSACK — An  improvement  on  the  old 
Hackensack.  Similar  in  shape,  appearance  and  size,  but  full 
ten  days  earlier.  Flesh  rich  and  sugary.  Vines  are  strong  grow¬ 
ers  and  bear  abundantly.  Very  desirable  for  home  use  or  for 
shipping.  54  oz.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  54  lb.,  30c;  lb.,  $1.00. 

HACKENSACK  OR  TURK’S  CAP— This  is  an  old  standard 
green  fleshed  melon  of  splendid  flavor.  The  fruit  is  large, 
round,  flattened  at  the  end  and  ribbed.  The  vines  are  hardy 
and  prolific  bearers.  Too  well  known  to  require  further  de¬ 
scription  and  recommendation.  54  oz.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  54  lb., 
30c;  lb.,  $1.10. 

MONTREAL  MARKET — A  large  melon,  nearly  round  and 
flattened  at  the  ends;  deeply  ribbed,  finely  netted  on  green 
skin.  This  melon  is  much  esteemed  by  all  growers  on  account 
of  its  productiveness,  large  size  and  fine  qualities.  Specimens 
weighing  20  pounds  are  not  rare.  Prices,  same  as  Hackensack. 

HONEY  DEW — A  new  melon  of  distinct  type.  The  solid 
emerald  green  flesh  is  as  sweet  as  honey  and  of  a  delicious 
flavor.  Can  be  eaten  to  the  rind,  which  is  thin  and  tough.  Al¬ 
most  round  in  shape.  Weight  8  to  10  pounds.  54  oz.,  5c;  oz., 
10c;  54  lb.,  35c;  lb.,  $1.25. 

EMERALD  GEM — (Salmon  flesh).  The  sweetest  melon  of  them 
all  and  held  by  many  to  have  the  finest  flavor.  Fruit  is  small; 
nearly  round  and  smooth,  except  slight  markings  between  the 
ribs.  Flesh  deep  and  ripens  almost  to  rind,  which  is  deep  green 
in  color.  Early.  Prices  same  as  Hackensack. 


HOODOO  OR  HEARTS  OF  GOLD— (Salmon  flesh).  A  new 
variety  of  delicious  flavor.  Medium  size,  round,  desirable  either 
for  market  or  for  the  home  garden.  Rind  thin,  but  firm 
enough  to  stand  shipping.  Exterior  densely  netted.  Uniform 
in  shape  and  of  medium  size.  54  oz.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  54  lb.,  35c; 
lb.,  $1.25. 

BANANA — (Salmon  flesh).  A  long,  smooth-skinned  melon 
with  a  banana-like  aroma.  Not  a  new  novelty,  but  a  real 
melon,  with  rich  golden  flesh  of  splendid  flavor.  Grows  12  to 
15  inches  long.  54  oz.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  54  lb.,  3  5c;  lb.,  $1.10. 


TIP  TOP 


TIP  TOP — (Salmon  flesh).  A  fine  round  melon,  ribbed  and 
finely  netted.  It  is  of  attractive  appearance,  juicy,  of  sweet 
spicy  flavor  and  fine  aroma. 

A  TIP  TOP  Melon,  as  its  name  signifies.  54  oz.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  54 
lb.,  35c;  lb.,  $1.20. 

HONEY  ROCK — (Salmon  flesh).  A  new  and  distinct  variety 
about  five  inches  in  diameter.  Shape  is  nearly  round,  rind 
slate  color  with  heavy  gray  netting;  flesh  sweet  and  solid. 
Fine  for  roadside  market.  Prices  same  as  Tip  Top. 


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THE  EIKENBERRY  BROTHERS  CO.,  HAMILTON,  OHIO 


WATERMELONS 

Select  light,  well  drained  soil,  plant  and  cultivate  same  as  muskmelons  except  that 
the  hills  should  be  eight  feet  apart. 

One  ounce  of  seed  to  forty  hills;  four  pounds  to  the  acre. 


SWEETHEART — A  popular  market  melon, 
large  and  attractive.  The  fruit  is  oval, 
almost  round,  very  heavy  and  with 
beautiful  bright  mottled  green  exterior. 
Rind  thin  but  firm.  Flesh  red,  firm  and 
solid,  and  of  delicious  sweetness. 

FORDHOOK  EARLY— A  late  introduc¬ 
tion  of  considerable  merit.  It  is  the  larg¬ 
est  melon  of  the  extra  early  class,  weigh¬ 
ing  thirty  to  forty  pounds.  It  is  a  good 
shipper  and  of  fine  sweet  quality.  Color 
uniform,  medium  green,  /z  oz.,  5c;  oz., 
10c;  !4  lb.,  30c;  lb.,  $1.00. 

COLE’S  EARLY — So  good  that  it  is  too 
tender  and  brittle  for  shipping.  Sure 
cropper,  vigorous,  hardy  and  very  early. 
Flesh  sweet  and  melting  clear  to  rind, 
medium  size,  nearly  round. 

STONE  MOUNTAIN  — A  large  Melon, 
nearly  round  with  a  dark  green  rind. 
Flesh  solid,  bright  scarlet,  juicy  and 
sweet,  with  few  seeds.  A  superior  melon 
for  home  garden  or  neighborhood  trade. 


SWEETHEART 


TOM  WATSON — A  popular  new  melon  of  the  long  green  type. 
Flesh  is  very  red,  sweet  and  unexcelled  in  quality.  Rind  is  not 
thick,  but  is  tough  enough  to  withstand  shipping.  While  it 
is  a  desirable  melon  for  home  use,  yet  its  prolific  habits  render 
it  a  profitable  market  variety. 

KOLB’S  GEM — This  is  a  great  shipper’s  melon,  having  a  thin 
but  very  tough  rind.  Fruit  is  short,  thick  and  of  good  size, 
and  with  striped  exterior.  Flesh,  red  and  of  fair  quality. 


Price  of 

Watermelons 
Unless  Noted 

Yz  oz. . 

5c 

1  oz.  . 

10c 

Va  lb . 

30c 

1  lb . 

85c 

PEERLESS  —  Medium  size,  oval; 
rind,  mottled  light  green;  flesh, 
firm  and  sugary;  vine  hardy, 
vigorous  and  a  heavy  bearer. 

HALBERT  HONEY— A  long,  dark 
green  melon  with  a  thin  rind  and 
deep  red  meat,  sweet  and  crisp. 
Fine  for  home  garden  or  local 
market. 


ICING  OR  ICE  RIND — (Dark).  A  desirable  melon 
of  medium  size  with  thin  rind.  Flesh  solid  and 
rich  in  sugar. 

GEORGIA  RATTLESNAKE— A  large,  oblong  melon, 
striped  and  mottled  with  different  shades  of  green. 
The  rind  is  not  thick  and  the  flavor  is  first-class. 

FLORIDA  FAVORITE — An  oblong  melon  with  ex¬ 
terior  of  dark  and  light  green  markings.  Flesh, 
bright  red,  crisp,  and  of  superb  flavor. 

MUSHROOMS 

May  be  grown  with  profit  either  in  cellars  and 
sheds  or  outdoors  under  proper  conditions. 


KLECKLEY  SWEETS — A  highly  prized  melon  because  of  its 
remarkable  sweetness  and  fine  flavor.  Fruit  is  large,  of  oblong 
shape,  flesh  scarlet,  ripening  to  one-half  inch  of  the  skin. 
Seeds  lie  close  to  the  outside,  leaving  a  large,  solid  crisp  heart. 
Not  a  good  shipper,  but  a  superb  melon  for  home  use.  There 
is  no  better  melon.  /2  oz.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  %  lb.,  3  0c;  lb.,  95c. 

KLECKLEY  SWEETS  IMPROVED  —  Distinctly  different  in 
shape,  holding  its  thickness  to  the  ends  and  growing  a  little 
larger  than  the  original.  ]/z  oz.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  lb.,  40c; 
lb.,  $1.25. 


Can  furnish  a  Treatise  on  Mushroom  Culture,  25c  each,  or 
free  with  order  of  10  lbs.,  or  over. 

Falconer’s  Mushroom  Culture,  cloth,  $1.00  postpaid. 

SUPERIOR  ENGLISH  MILLTRACK  SPAWN— Is  relied  upon 
by  growers  as  superior  on  account  of  its  uniformity  and  cer¬ 
tainty  to  produce  Mushrooms.  It  comes  in  bricks  of  about  20 
ounces  each,  and  one  brick  will  spawn  about  10  feet  square. 
Price  20c  per  lb.,  or  25c  per  brick;  10  lbs.,  $1.10;  100  lbs., 
$8.00.  If  by  mail,  add  5c  per  pound  to  these  prices. 


GOOD  SEED  IS  THE  FOUNDATION  FOR  A  GOOD  CROP 


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ONIONS 


Onions  will  grow  in  any  good  soil  and  will  succeed  well  when  grown  on  same  ground  for  a  succession  of  years.  Fertilize 
well  with  rotted  manure  or  commercial  fertilizer.  For  large  onions  sow  seed  in  frames  in  February  or  March  and  transplant  in 
April.  Large  onions  may  also  be  grown  under  outdoor  culture  from  seed  the  first  year,  by  sowing  the  seed  thinly  in  drills  one  foot 
apart,  covering  one-fourth  to  one-half  inch  deep.  For  sets  sow  thickly  in  drills  as  early  in  spring  as  possible.  For  raising  crop  of 
sets  would  recommend  Yellow  Danvers  White  Portugal  or  Yellow  Dutch.  In  planting,  onion  sets  should  be  placed  two  inches 
apart  in  drills  twelve  inches  apart. 


For  raising  large  onions  one  ounce  of  seed  will  sow  150  feet  of  drill;  4  to  5  pounds  to  acre.  For  sets,  40  to  50  pounds 
per  acre  is  required;  if  using  sets,  plant  6  to  8  bushels  per  acre. 


YELLOW  DUTCH — Same  as  Yellow  Strasburg.  A  flat  onion  of  large  size,  with  white  flesh 
of  mild  flavor.  It  is  a  good  producer,  a  "fine  keeper,  and  one  of  the  most  profitable  market 
varieties.  One  of  the  best  onions  for  growing  sets.  54  oz.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  54  lb.,  60c. 


LARGE  RED  WETHERSFIELD- — An  immensely  productive  onion  and  a 
standard  variety  in  many  of  the  markets.  The  bulbs  are  flat  but  thick 
through,  thus  ripening  and  keeping  well.  Flesh  is  white,  white  reddish  tinge 
in  rings;  flavor  moderately  mild,  but  reliable  when  cooked.  J4  oz.,  10c;  oz., 
15c;  y4  lb.,  50c;  lb.,  $1.60. 


SILVERSKIN  OR  WHITE  PORTUGAL— Very  desirable  for  family  use; 
Highly  prized  for  its  handsome  silvery  white  skin  and  mild  flavor.  It  is 
largely  used  when  young  for  pickling,  as  whiteness  of  skin  obviates  the 
necessity  of  peeling.  This  is  the  variety  from  which  white  sets  are  grown. 
The  shape  is  flat,  but  thick  through,  while  flesh  is  white,  fine  grained,  and 
crisp.  54  oz.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  54  lb.,  75c. 


SOUTHPORT  WHITE  GLOBE — One  of  the  most  attractive  onions  grown; 
of  globular  form,  with  clear,  white  skin,  and  large  size.  It  always  com¬ 
mands  highest  market  price.  The  flesh  is  white,  firm  and  mild  to  the  taste. 
54  oz.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  54  lb-,  7 5c. 


WHITE  BARLETTA — An  extra  early  onion,  forming  a  bulb  three-fourth  to 
one  and  one-fourth  inches  in  diameter.  Pure  white  in  color,  and  mild  and 
delicate  in  flavor.  Used  for  pickling.  54  oz.,  10c;  oz.,  3  5c;  54  lb.,  $1.30. 


YELLOW  GLOBE  DANVERS  —  The  standard  variety  for 
market  and  winter  use.  We  have  an  excellent  strain  of  this 
onion,  producing  bulbs  uniform  in  shape  and  color,  of  good 
size  and  with  small  necks.  Exterior  is  a  pale  golden  color, 
while  flesh  is  pure  white,  crisp  and  mild  flavor.  We  wish  to 
recommend  our  seed  to  our  friends,  and  do  so  with  confidence 
that  results  will  be  satisfactory.  54  oz.,  10c;  oz.,  15c;  54  lb-, 
50c;  lb.,  $1.60. 


PRIZETAKER — A  comparatively  new  onion 
that  is  becoming  exceedingly  popular  on  ac- 
cjunt  of  its  large  size  and  superior  qualities. 

Specimens  have  been  grown  to  weigh  in  ex¬ 
cess  of  six  pounds.  The  bulb  is  of  a  bright 
straw  color,  a  perfect  globe  in  shape,  with 

small  neck.  Flesh  white,  crisp,  tender  and  _ 

mild.  It  ripens  up  hard  and  is  a  good  keeper. 

Our  seed  is  American  grown.  54  oz.,  10c;  oz.,20c;  54  lb., 65c. 


ONION  SETS 

Yellow  Bottom  Sets  White  Bottom  Sets 

Red  Bottom  Sets  White  Multipliers 

Japanese  Sets 

Prices,  postpaid,  any  variety:  Pt.,  15c;  qt.,  25c;  4  qts.,  75c. 

Bermuda  Onion  Plants 


Ask  For  Prices 
Large  Amounts 
Seeds  or  Sets 


White  or  Yellow  In  Season 


OKRA  OR  GUMBO 


CULTURE — When  ground  is  warm  and 
danger  of  frost  is  past,  sow  seed  in  drills  three 
feet  apart,  and  when  up,  thin  to  ten  inches 
in  row.  When  young,  gather  the  pods,  which  are  used  for  thick¬ 
ening  soups  or  stews.  One  ounce  to  every  100  feet  of  drill. 


MUSTARD 

WHITE — Superior  for  salads  or  for  use  with  pickles.  Oz.,  10c; 
54  lb.,  25c;  lb.,  85c. 


WHITE  VELVET — Produces  pods  that  are  round,  smooth,  not 
prickly,  and  larger  than  those  of  any  other  variety.  Produc¬ 
tive  and  very  tender.  Oz.,  10c;  54  lb.,  25c. 


BROWN  OR  BLACK — Stronger  than  white.  Price  same. 

PARSNIPS 

CULTURE — Sow  in  spring  as  soon  as  weather  will  permit  and 
treat  the  same  as  carrots.  Parsnips  may  be  left  over  winter  in  the 
ground,  as  their  flavor  is  improved  by  freezing. 

HOLLOW  CROWN  —  Same  as  Long  Smooth,  Long  White 
Dutch,  or  Improved  Long  Sugar.  Tender,  sugary  and  nutri¬ 
tious.  Excellent  for  table  use  or  to  feed  to  stock.  A  great 
cropper  and  probably  the  best  for  general  cultivation.  54  oz., 
5c;  oz.,  10c;  54  lb.,  25c;  lb.,  70c. 

IMPROVED  HALF  LONG  OR  GUERNSEY— Roots  not  so  long, 
but  larger  in  diameter  than  Hollow  Crown.  For  this  reason 
more  easily  harvested.  Flesh  of  good  quality,  fine  grained,  and 
of  good  flavor.  54  oz.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  54  lb.,  25c;  lb.,  80c. 


PARSLEY 

CULTURE — Sow  early  in  spring,  previously  soaking  seed  for 
several  hours  in  order  to  quicken  germination.  Sow  thickly  in 
drills  eight  inches  apart  and  thin  to  proper  distances.  Will  grow 
through  winter  with  slight  protection.  One  ounce  of  seed  to  150 
feet  in  row. 

CHAMPION  MOSS  CURLED — Ornamental  in  growth  and  very 
productive.  Invaluable  for  garnishing  and  excellent  for  green 
seasoning.  Leaves  densely  curled  and  beautiful  dark  green  in 
color.  54  oz.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  54  lb.,  30c. 

EMERALD  OR  EXTRA  CURLED  DWARF— Leaves  are  bright 
green,  finely  curled  and  mosslike  in  appearance.  Ornamental. 
54  oz.,  5c;  oz.,  10c;  54  lb.,  30c. 


PEAS 

Plant  early  varieties  as  soon  as  weather  will  permit  and  for  a  succession  continue  to  plant  peas  every  ten  days  or  two  weeks 
until  July  1st.  Sow  in  drills  2  J4  to  4  feet  apart,  according  to  variety.  In  gardens  they  may  be  sown  in  double  rows  a  foot  apart, 
using  supports  for  vining  sorts.  In  field  culture  use  no  sticks. 

One  pound  of  seed  to  sixty  feet  of  drill;  90  to  120  pounds  to  the  acre. 


EXTRA  EARLY  PEAS 

MAUD  S.  OR  FIRST  AND  BEST — A  variety  that  is  popular  on 
account  of  its  hardiness  and  extreme  earliness.  The  vines  are 
strong  growers  from  24  to  30  inches  high,  and  are  loaded 
with  straight,  well-filled  pods  that  ripen  so  uniformly  that  all 
may  be  picked  at  two  or  three  pickings.  Peas  are  smooth,  of 
good  size  and  excellent  quality.  54  lb.,  15c;  lb.,  25c;  2  lbs.. 


NOTT’S  EXCELSIOR — A  popular  wrinkled  pea  with  which 
every  grower  is  familiar.  It  is  so  hardy  that  it  may  with 
safety  be  planted  quite  as  early  as  smooth  varieties,  and  peas 
are  ready  for  table  in  forty-five  days  from  planting.  Vines  are 
vigorous,  productive,  and  from  12  to  15  inches  high.  Pods  are 
thick  and  chunky,  containing  7  to  10  peas  so  closely  packed 
together  as  to  be  square  rather  than  round.  Peas  tender  and 
unusually  sweet.  This  variety  cannot  be  excelled  for  early 
market  or  home  use.  J4  lb.,  15c;  lb.,  25c; 
2  lbs.,  45c;  5  lbs.,  $1.00;  15  lbs.,  $2.75. 


45c;  5  lbs.,  $1.00;  15  lbs.,  $2.75. 

GRADUS  OR  PROSPERITY  —  An  extra 
early  wrinkled  pea  that  may  be  planted 
along  with  the  earliest  varieties,  matures 
three  days  later  than  Maud  S.  or  Alaska 
and  produces  pods  as  large  as  Telephone 
and  peas  as  delicious  in  flavor.  Pods  uni¬ 
formly  4  to  4  J4  inches  in  length,  nearly 
round  and  closely  filled  with  large  peas. 
Vine  20  to  30  inches  high  and  is  free 
bearer.  J4  lb.,  15c;  lb.,  25c;  2  lbs.,  45c; 
5  lbs.,  $1.00;  15  lbs.,  $2.75. 

AMERICAN  WONDER— An  early  dwarf, 
wrinkled  pea,  growing  strong  stocky  vines 
8  to  10  inches  high.  Pods  are  large  and 
well-filled  with  large  peas  of  superior 
quality.  Quite  early.  14  lb.,  15c;  lb.,  25c; 
2  lbs.,  45c;  5  lbs.,  $1.00;  15  lbs.,  42.75. 

LITTLE  MARVEL — One  of  the  newer  va¬ 
rieties  of  first  early  wrinkled  peas.  Height, 
15  inches;  pods,  3  inches  long,  with  a 
habit  of  growing  in  pairs.  A  superior  early 
variety.  14  lb.,  20c;  lb.,  30c;  2  lbs.,  50c; 
5  lbs.,  $1.20;  15  lbs.,  $3.25. 

PREMIUM  GEM — An  improved  strain  of 
McLean’s  Little  Gem.  Height  18  inches, 
foliage  dark  green;  pods  light  green,  three 
inches  long,  filled  with  six  to  eight  green 
peas.  Good  quality.  Very  productive.  14 
lb.,  15c;  lb.,  25c;  2  lbs.,  45c;  5  lbs., 
$1.00;  15  lbs.,  $2.75. 


NOTT’S  EXCELSIOR 


ALASKA  —  A  smooth  blue  pea  that  is  a 
standard  and  has  become  a  great  favorite 
in  the  market.  Vines  are  stout  and  from 
2  to  214  feet  high;  pods  are  large,  dark 
green  and  ripen  uniformly.  14  lb.,  15c; 
lb.,  25c;  2  lbs.,  45c;  5  lbs.,  90c;  15  lbs., 
$2.50. 

THOMAS  LAXTON  —  A  prolific  early 
wrinkled  pea  of  the  Gradus  type.  The 
growth  is  similar  to  Gradus,  but  the  pods 
are  square  at  the  end  and  darker  green  in 
color.  The  vine  is  stocky  and  vigorous, 
while  the  pods  are  large,  containing  7  to 
8  large-sized  peas  of  excellent  flavor.  This 
is  the  most  profitable  and  a  favorite 
market  garden  early  pea.  Height,  3  feet. 
14  lb.,  20c;  lb.,  30c;  2  lbs.,  50c;  5  lbs., 
$1.20;  15  lbs.,  $3.25. 


LAXTONIAN  —  A  large  podded  variety 
somewhat  like  Gradus,  though  more  dwarf 
and  slightly  earlier.  Height  1 54  feet;  pods 
and  vine  deep  green;  pods  3  14  to  4  inches 
long,  straight  and  pointed,  containing  6 
to  8  large,  dark,  green  peas.  14  lb.,  20c; 
lb.,  30c;  2  lbs.,  50c;  5  lbs.,  $1.20;  15  lbs., 
$3.25. 


If  Peas  are  ordered  by  express  or  freight,  see  "Postage”,  Page  1. 


RETAIL  STORES— HAMILTON— CAMDEN— EATON 


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PEAS — Continued 

WORLD’S  RECORD — Resembles  Gradus  in  type  and  growth 
but  is  slightly  earlier  and  does  not  grow  so  tall.  Vines  about 
two  feet  high  having  a  profusion  of  broad,  pointed  pods 
about  four  inches  long  containing  7  or  8  peas. 

SECOND  EARLY  AND  MAIN  CROP  PEAS 

BLISS’  EVERBEARING- — Continues  a  long  time  in  bearing,  is 
very  productive  and  unsurpassed  in  quality.  It  grows  2  to  2  *4 
feet  high  and  is  of  branching  habit,  sometimes  forming  as 
many  as  ten  stalks  from  one  root.  It  is  adapted  to  summer  and 
autumn  cropping,  and  vine  will  continue  to  blossom  and  strive 
to  ripen  seed  if  peas  are  picked  as  they  come  to  maturity.  Peas 
large,  wrinkled  and  of  peculiarly  fine  flavor.  No  order  for 
seeds  complete  without  this  magnificent  pea.  l/2  lb.,  15c;  lb., 
25c;  2  lbs.,  45c;  5  lbs.,  $1.00;  15  lbs.,  $2.75. 

IMPROVED  STRATAGEM — A  fine,  large  podded,  wrinkled  pea 
that  grows  but  18  inches  high;  may  be  grown  without  sup¬ 
ports  like  the  early  varieties,  and  yet  mature  with  Telephone 
and  Champion  of  England.  Its  bearing  capacity  is  large,  and 
it  grows  usually  two  stalks  from  the  same  seed.  Pods  are  often 
five  inches  long  and  contain  as  many  as  ten  peas  to  the  pod. 
Table  qualities  perfect.  /2  lb.,  20c;  lb.,  30c;  2  lbs.,  50c;  5 
lbs.,  $1.20;  15  lbs.,  $3.25. 


HORSFORD’S  MARKET  GARDEN  —  Remarkably  prolific, 
yielding  wrinkled  peas  of  first-class  quality.  Height,  3  feet; 
requires  no  sticks.  A  favorite  with  market  gardeners,  but 
fully  as  good  for  home  table.  54  lb.,  15c;  lb.,  25c;  2  lbs., 
45c;  5  lbs.,  $1.00;  15  lbs.,  $2.75. 

DWARF  TELEPHONE  —  Desirable,  medium  early  variety, 
growing  18  to  20  inches  high,  requiring  no  supports.  Pods 
large,  containing  six  to  eight  wrinkled  peas  of  splendid  quality. 
/2  lb.,  20c;  lb.,  30c;  2  lbs.,  50c;  5  lbs.,  $1.10;  15  lbs.,  $2.70. 

TELEPHONE — A  variety  that  combines  all  the  essentials  of  a 
first-class  pea.  Vine  3  54  to  4  feet  in  height  and  enormously 
productive  of  pods  that  are  unusually  large  and  well  filled 
with  pale  green  wrinkled  peas.  54  lb.,  15c;  lb.,  25c;  2  lbs., 
45c;  5  lbs.,  $1.00;  15  lbs.,  $2.75. 

ALDERMAN — Resembles  Telephone  but  pods  are  dark  green  in 
color.  Vigorous  grower  about  five  feet  in  height.  Pods  attain 
a  length  of  six  inches  and  contain  ten  to  twelve  large  peas  of 
superior  quality.  J4  lb.,  15c;  lb.,  25c;  2  lbs.,  45c;  5  lbs., 
$1.00;  15  lbs.,  $2.75. 

DWARF  SUGAR  (Edible  Podded) — Break  pods  and  cook  like 
beans,  as  they  are  tender  and  sweet.  Highly  esteemed  where- 
ever  tried.  Height  2  feet.  54  lb.,  20c;  lb.,  30c;  2  lbs.,  50c;  5 
lbs.,  $1.15;  15  lbs.,  $3.00. 


For  Peas,  First,  Last,  And  All  The  Season,  Use  Little  Marvel,  Bliss’  Everbearing,  And  Telephone.  Two  Pounds  of  each,  $1.10; 
1  pound  each,  65c;  /2  pound  each,  35c. 


PUMPKINS 


LARGE  CHEESE  OR  KENTUCKY  FIELD. 


CONNECTICUT  FIELD— The  "Yankee  Cow  Pumpkin”.  The 
ordinary  large  yellow  field  pumpkin,  suitable  for  stock  food. 
Oz.,  5c;  %  lb.,  20c;  lb.,  55c;  5  lbs.,  $2.50. 

LARGE  TOURS  OR  MAMMOTH — Yellow,  with  salmon-col¬ 
ored  flesh.  Remarkable  on  account  of  size  as  specimens  have 
attained  weight  of  200  pounds.  Oz.,  10c;  54  lb-,  30c;  lb., 
$1.00. 

PEPPERS 

CULTURE — Sow  in  hotbed  or  under  glass  and  transplant  18 
inches  apart  in  rows  2  to  2  54  feet  apart.  Peppers  require  plenty 
of  warmth  and  moisture.  An  ounce  of  seed  will  produce 
1,000  PLANTS. 


CULTURE  —  Treat  much  the  same  as  melons,  although 
pumpkins  do  not  require  so  rich  soil.  They  are  often  planted  in 
corn  fields  in  hills  ten  feet  apart,  two  seeds  to  a  hill,  and  allowed 
to  mature  after  corn  is  laid  by.  Seeds  vary  in  size  from  100  to 
200  to  the  ounce. 

KENTUCKY  FIELD  (Large  Cheese)— Large,  yellow-fleshed, 
flat.  A  superior  field  pumpkin,  and  yet  valuable  for  table  use. 
Hardy  and  productive.  Oz.,  5c;  }4  lb.,  15c;  lb.,  45c;  5  lbs., 
$2.00. 

SUGAR — The  great  New  England  pie  pumpkin.  Exterior  a 
handsome  deep  orange;  flesh  yellow,  fine  grained  and  sugary. 
Average  size,  about  5  pounds.  An  excellent  keeper.  Oz.,  10c; 
54  lb.,  25c;  lb.,  85c. 

CASHAW  CROOKNECK,  STRIPED — Exterior  mottled  green 
and  white  stripes.  Fine  grained,  solid,  yellow  flesh.  Weighs  10 
to  15  pounds.  Oz.,  10c;  54  lb.,  25c;  lb.,  85c. 

TENNESSEE  SWEET  POTATO — Flesh  when  cooked  resembles 
that  of  a  sweet  potato  in  appearance  and  taste.  Medium  size 
and  pear-shaped;  creamy  color  often  striped  with  green.  Flesh 
light  color,  dry  and  fine  for  table  use.  An  excellent  keeper. 
Oz.,  10c;  54  lb.,  25c;  lb.,  85c. 


RUBY  KING — Best,  largest,  most  handsome  and  profitable  red 
pepper,  always  sweet  and  mild.  Superior  for  market  or  family 
use.  Plants  stocky  and  prolific.  54  oz.,  10c;  oz.,  30c;  54  lb., 
$1.00. 

LARGE  BELL  OR  BULL  NOSE — Red,  early,  bell  shaped,  large 
and  mild.  A  favorite  for  pickling.  54  oz.,  10c;  oz.,  30c;  54 
lb.,  $1.00. 

CHINESE  GIANT — A  mild  Red  Pepper,  larger  than  Ruby 
King.  Valuable  either  for  Salads  or  for  stuffing.  Plants  make 
vigorous,  stocky  growth  and  are  remarkably  prolific.  54  oz., 
10c;  oz.,  35c;  54  lb-,  $1.35. 

SWEET  MOUNTAIN — Similar  to  Large  Bell,  but  larger  and 
milder.  Often  6  or  7  inches  long.  Used  for  stuffed  pickles.  54 
oz.,  10c;  oz.,  30c;  54  lb.,  $1.00. 

GOLDEN  DAWN — A  fine  golden  yellow  pepper.  Large,  mild 
and  fine  size  for  pickling.  54  oz.,  10c;  oz.,  35c;  54  lb-,  $1.35. 

RED  CHERRY 

RED  CHILI 

LARGE  RED  CAYENNE 

PIMENTO 


All:  54  oz.,  10c;  oz.,  3  5c. 


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THE  EIKENBERRY  BROTHERS  CO.,  HAMILTON,  OHIO 


RADISHES 

Sow  early  under  glass  or  outdoors  as  soon  as  ground  can  be  worked.  Radishes  grow  best  in  a  light  sandy  loam,  and  will  re¬ 
pay  the  use  of  well  rotted  manure.  They  should  be  sown  in  drill  as  close  together  as  can  be  cultivated,  and  when  up,  thinned  to 
stand  from  one  to  three  inches  in  the  row,  according  to  variety. 

An  ounce  of  seed  contains  3,000  seeds  and  will  plant  100  feet  of  drill. 


CINCINNATI  MARKET- — The  best  long  radish  in  cultivation, 
being  a  fine  strain  of  Long  Scarlet  Short  Top,  and  it  is  rapidly 
coming  into  general  favor.  It  is  a  straight,  smooth  radish  of 
glossy  scarlet  color  and  six  to  seven  inches  long.  The  skin  is 
very  thin;  flesh  crisp  and  of  fine  flavor.  The  tops  are  so  small 
that  Cincinnati  Market  radishes  may  be  grown  much  more 
closely  than  other  varieties.  It  will  stand  for  a  long  time  with¬ 
out  becoming  pithy  or  hollow,  and  while  outselling  other 
radishes  in  the  market,  it  maintains  an  equally  high  rank  for 
home  use. 

FRENCH  BREAKFAST — An  olive-shaped,  scarlet,  white-tipped 
radish  that  is  valuable  as  an  early  variety  and  for  forcing. 
Makes  a  quick  growth  and  is  accordingly  very  crisp  and  tender 
and  of  mild  flavor.  A  reliable  and  most  popular  radish. 

EARLY  SCARLET  TURNIP — Earliest  and  quickest  to  mature 
of  the  turnip-shaped  radishes.  Superior  for  forcing  or  for  early 
outdoor  culture.  Top  small;  flesh  crisp  and  tender.  Just  what 
you  want  for  earliest  radishes. 


EARLY  SCARLET  TURNIP— WHITE  TIP 


OTHER  VARIETIES — While  of  turnip-shaped  varieties  we 
list  first  Early  Scarlet,  there  remain  White  Turnip,  Early 
Scarlet  Turnip  (White  Tipped),  and  Dark  Red  Ball,  all  of 
which  are  early  sorts,  maturing  within  a  few  days  of  each  other 
and  producing  beautiful,  glossy,  round,  smooth  roots,  differing 
but  little  except  in  their  color,  which  is  indicated  by  their 
names.  Golden  Globe  is  a  small,  round  radish,  as  early  as  the 
foregoing  and  as  desirable,  but  having  a  golden-brown  skin,  while 
Scarlet  Globe  is  a  superior  sort,  moderate  size,  with  small  top 
and  always  fine  and  crisp. 

Olive-shaped  Scarlet  resembles  French  Breakfast,  ex¬ 
cept  in  absence  of  white  tip  of  the  latter.  Either  of  them  is  extra 
early,  and  the  rather  long,  tender  roots  are  fine  for  bunching. 

Among  the  long  varieties  Long  Scarlet  Short  Top  is 
handsomely  colored;  a  favorite  market  variety,  but  no  variety  is 
more  popular  on  account  of  its  eating  qualities  than  White 
Icicle,  a  beautiful,  glossy,  white  radish,  with  crisp,  tender  flesh, 
but  which  must  be  marketed  promptly,  as  it  deteriorates  by  long 
standing.  Probably  a  week  later  comes  the  Charter  or  Shep¬ 
herd,  a  fine  root  of  the  Long  Scarlet  type,  twice  as  large,  and 
shading  into  white  color  at  the  tip.  It  is  a  fine  market  garden, 
all  season’s  favorite.  White  Strasburg  makes  a  slower  growth, 
and  is  consequently  more  solid  and  later  than  the  rapid  growers. 
It  is  well  proportioned  and  in  high  favor  as  a  summer  radish. 

Of  winter  varieties  we  list  Rose  China,  a  Chinese  variety, 
stump-rooted,  about  5  inches  long  and  of  bright  rose  color, 
tipped  with  white;  and  Long  Black  Spanish,  a  European  var¬ 
iety  of  large  growth,  6  to  8  inches  long,  with  black  skin  and 
pure  white  flesh. 


If  ordered  by  mail,  add  5c  per  pound 

Early  Scarlet  Turnip — The  Standard  early  turnip  . 

Early  Scarlet  Turnip — (White  Tipped)  or  Rosy  Gem.  Attractive . 

White  Turnip — Earliest  white  radish  . 

Dark  Red  Ball — Same  as  Dark  Round  Red  or  Non  Plus  Ultra . 

Golden  Globe — Crisp,  white  flesh  . 

Scarlet  Globe — Highly  recommended  . . 

French  Breakfast — (See  description)  . 

Olive  Shaped  Scarlet — Fine  Strain.  One  of  the  earliest  . 

Cincinnati  Market — (See  description)  . . . 

Long  Scarlet  Short  Top — Long,  slender;  very  attractive . 

Ch artier  or  Shepherd — Remains  long  in  good  condition . 

White  Icicle — Slender,  graceful  . 

White  Strasburg — Good  heat  resister  . . 

Rose  China — Juicy,  crisp  and  mild  . 

Long  Black  Spanish — A  good  keeper . 


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EVERYTHING  FOR  THE  GARDEN— LAWN  AND  POULTRY  YARD 


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RHUBARB 

Usually  grown  by  division  of  roots.  However,  plants  are 
easily  grown  from  seed  and  in  this  manner  may  be  used  for 
forcing  in  winter.  Plant  in  rich  soil  4  feet  apart  each  way,  culti¬ 
vate  well,  and  top  dress  twice  annually;  once  in  spring  and  once 
at  the  end  of  pulling  season. 

LINNEAUS — An  early  variety,  growing  large,  green  stalk. 
Tender.  54  oz.,  5c;  oz.,  15c;  54  lb.,  3  5c. 

VICTORIA- — -Large  red  stalk,  slightly  later  than  Linnaeus.  Pre¬ 
ferred  for  market.  54  oz.,  5c;  oz.,  15c;  54  lb.,  35c. 

SALSIFY  OR  VEGETABLE  OYSTER 

CULTURE — Select  deep  mellow  soil,  in  order  that  roots 
may  grow  long  and  straight;  sow  in  drills  12  to  16  inches  apart, 
cover  to  depth  of  an  inch.  Thin  to  5  inches  apart  in  the  row. 
Roots  may  be  left  on  ground  all  winter  or  stored  the  same  as 
carrots.  One  ounce  of  seed  to  150  feet  of  drill. 

LONG  WHITE  FRENCH— The  old  standard  still  in  demand, 
but  largely  displaced  by  Mammoth  Sandwich  Island.  54  oz., 
10c;  oz.,  20c;  54  lb.,  50c;  lb.,  $1.60. 

MAMMOTH  SANDWICH  ISLAND— Roots  pure  white,  ten¬ 
der,  of  superior  quality,  and  twice  the  size  of  the  old  variety. 
54  oz.,  10c;  oz.,  20c;  54  lb.,  55c;  lb.,  $1.80. 

SQUASH 

Plant  bush  varieties  in  hills  4x5  and  running  varieties  in 
hills  6x8  feet  apart  and  treat  much  the  same  as  melons. 
Squashes  are  very  tender,  and  seed  should  not  be  planted  until 
ground  is  warm  and  in  good  condition.  They  delight  in  rich 
soil.  One  ounce  of  seed  to  25  hills  summer  squashes,  or 

15  HILLS  WINTER  VARIETIES. 

Protect  from  Striped  bugs  by  using  Slug  Shot. 

YELLOW  SUMMER  CROOKNECK— A  summer  squash  of  su¬ 
perior  quality  and  deservedly  popular;  of  bush  growth  and 
very  productive.  Fruit  golden  yellow  and  heavily  warted; 
flesh  yellow,  with  green  tinge  and  fine  grained.  Oz.,  10c;  54 
lb.,  30c;  lb.,  $1.10. 

EARLY  WHTTE  BUSH  SCALLOP— The  well-known  white 
Patty  Pan.  Hardier  and  earlier  than  the  summer  varieties.  A 
good  shipper.  Oz.,  10c;  54  lb.,  30c;  lb.,  $1.10. 

BOSTON  MARROW — Medium  size,  oval  shape,  bright  orange 
color,  and  rich,  salmon  flesh.  Fine  grained,  dry  and  excellent 
for  pies.  A  good  winter  keeper.  Oz.,  10c;  54  lb.,  30c;  lb., 
$1.00. 

DELICIOUS — A  fall  and  winter  squash  of  medium  size.  Shape 
similar  to  the  Hubbard,  with  which  it  compares  favorably  in 
flavor  and  rich  yellow  color.  Shell  is  green  and  smooth,  hard 
and  thin.  Oz.,  10c;  54  lb-,  35c;  lb.,  $1.25. 

VEGETABLE  MARROW — A  summer  and  fall  variety  of  ob¬ 
long  shape,  growing  about  nine  inches  in  length.  Vines  are  of 
bush  habit,  fruit  pale  straw  color  with  white  flesh.  An  intro¬ 
duction  from  England  where  it  is  very  popular  and  is  prepared 
for  use  in  various  ways.  Flavor,  especially  delicate.  Oz.,  10c; 
54  lb.,  30c;  lb.,  $1.00. 

WARTED  HUBBARD — Similar  in  size  and  quality  to  well- 
known  Hubbard,  but  more  heavily  warted  and  uniformly  a 
very  dark  green  in  color.  Shell  very  hard  which  guarantees  its 
long  keeping.  Flesh  quite  delicate  and  sweet.  Oz.,  10c;  54  lb., 
35c;  lb.,  $1.25. 

BANANA — Noted  for  its  vigorous  growth  and  prolific  habits. 
Shell,  grayish  green;  flesh,  solid  and  dry  with  small  seed  cavity. 
About  six  inches  in  diameter  and  attains  a  length  of  2  54  feet. 
Oz.,  10c;  54  lb.,  35c;  lb.,  $1.25. 


SPINACH 

CULTURE — Sow  early  in  spring  or  fall,  broadcast  or  in 
drills;  as  it  grows,  thin  out  for  use.  It  can  be  cut  at  any  time 
when  not  covered  with  snow.  If  intended  for  winter  use,  mulch 
lightly  with  straw  in  very  cold  weather. 

One  ounce  seed  to  100  feet  of  drill;  10  pounds  to  acre. 

VICTORIA— A  spinach  that  will  stand  two  or  three  weeks 
longer  than  other  varieties  before  running  to  seed.  Dis¬ 
tinguished  by  its  heavy,  dark  green  foliage.  It  is  of  excellent 
quality  and  has  the  true  Savoy  appearance.  Oz.,  5c;  54  lb.. 
10c;  lb.,  25c;  5  lbs.,  $1.10;  10  lbs.,  $2.00;  25  lbs.,  $4.00. 

BLOOMSDALE  SAVOY  LEAFED — Leaves  large,  thick  and 
curled.  Very  hardy,  a  heavy  cropper,  and  keeps  well  after 
cutting.  Oz.,  5c;  54  lb-,  10c;  lb.,  25c;  5  lbs.,  $1.10;  10  lbs., 
$2.00;  25  lbs.,  $4.00. 

NEW  LONG  STANDING — Leaves  large,  crumpled  and  of 
fleshy  appearance.  Equally  as  good  as  Savoy-leafed  and  es¬ 
pecially  good  for  spring  sowing.  Oz.,  5c;  54  lb.,  10c;  lb., 
25c;  5  lbs.,  $1.10;  10  lbs.,  $2.00;  25  lbs.,  $4.00. 

KING  OF  DENMARK — The  leaves  are  dark  green  in  color, 
more  crumpled  than  Long  Standing  which  it  resembles  in 
shape  and  general  appearance.  It  grows  rapidly  and  remains 
in  good  condition  10  days  after  all  other  varieties  have  gone 
to  seed.  The  quality  is  desirable  and  we  urge  a  trial.  Oz.,  5c; 
54  lb.,  10c;  lb.,  30c;  5  lbs.,  $1.25;  10  lbs.,  $2.25;  25  lbs., 
$4.50. 

NEW  ZEALAND  —  A  vigorous  spreading  plant  producing 
groups  of  small,  broad,  fleshy  leaves  that  are  tender  and 
palatable  when  cooked.  Each  branch  after  cutting  throws 
out  new  and  tender  shoots,  thus  producing  a  continuous 
summer  supply  of  greens.  A  dry  weather  plant  and  not  af¬ 
fected  by  heat. 

Should  be  planted  in  hills  24  in.  apart  each  way  using  3 
or  4  seeds  to  the  hill.  Oz.,  10c;  54  It*.,  25c;  lb.,  75c. 


HUBBARD  SQUASH 

IMPROVED  HUBBARD — A  squash  that  has  stood  the  test  and 
is  still  the  standard.  Flesh,  dark  yellow,  fine  grained,  rich  and 
dry.  Exterior  color  of  Hubbard  varies  between  dark  green  and 
orange.  Shell  is  hard;  unexcelled  as  a  keeper.  Oz..  10c;  54  lb., 
35c;  lb.,  $1.10. 


18  THE  EIKENBERRY  BROTHERS  CO.,  HAMILTON,  OHIO 

TOMATOES 

Sow  in  hot  bed  or  green  house  early  in  March  in  drills  four  inches  apart  and  half  an  inch  deep.  When 
plants  are  two  inches  high  transplant  to  boxes  ailowing  four  or  five  inches  between  plants.  Better  still  use 
PEAT  PLANTING  POTS  and  thus  prevent  wilting  when  finally  set  in  the  open  ground  which  should  be 
about  the  middle  of  May.  Plant  3  l/z  feet  apart  both  ways  and  cultivate  carefully. 

One  ounce  of  seed  will  grow  2,500  plants  and  will  plant  almost  an  acre. 


CHALK’S  EARLY  JEWEL— One  of  the 
desirable  early  sorts  especially  adapted 
to  home  garden  culture.  Fruit  large, 
handsome,  solid,  of  purplish  scarlet 
color.  Vines  are  vigorous  growers  and 
pickings  cover  a  long  season.  Tomatoes 
ripen  thoroughly  without  any  green 
core  or  cracks.  l/4  oz.,  10c;  oz.,  25c; 
l/4  lb.,  80c;  lb.,  $2.50. 

SPARK’S  EARLIANA- — A  superior  early 
variety.  Bright  scarlet,  nearly  round, 
fruit  grows  in  clusters.  Crop  ripens 
uniformly;  desirable  for  truckers  and 
market  gardeners.  l/4  oz.,  10c;  oz., 

25c;  %  lb.,  80c;  lb.,  $2.50. 

BONNY  BEST — Vines,  vigorous  growers 
producing  smooth,  round,  solid,  bright 
red  fruit.  Its  uniformity  makes  it  de¬ 
sirable  for  early  market  and  home 
garden.  l/4  oz.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  l/4  lb., 

85c;  lb.,  $2.75. 

BEAUTY  (Livingston’s)  — Very  large, 
round,  smooth,  meaty,  free  from  rot, 
and  a  good  shipper  on  account  of  its 
tough  skin  and  solidity.  Color,  a  glossy 
crimson,  tinged  with  purple.  Borne  in  clusters  of  4  or  5.  % 
oz.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  l/4  lb.,  80c;  lb.,  $2.50. 

THE  NEW  STONE — A  large,  bright,  scarlet  tomato.  The  flesh 
is  firm  and  solid,  making  it  superior  in  shipping  qualities. 
Ripens  evenly  from  blossom  to  stem,  does  not  crack  and  is  not 
subject  to  rot.  Fruit  is  smooth  and  well  proportioned;  attrac¬ 
tive  and  adapted  to  the  fancy  trade.  l/4  oz.,  5c;  oz.,  20c;  l/4 
lb.,  65c;  lb.,  $2.00. 

GREATER  BALTIMORE  —  Resembles  the  Stone,  but  fruit 
ripens  earlier  and  is  not  quite  so  large.  Solid,  with  small  seed 
cavity  and  ripens  evenly  to  a  rich,  bright  red  color.  Exten¬ 
sively  grown  as  a  mid-season  and  main  crop  variety.  l/4  oz., 
10c;  oz.,  25c;  l/4  lb.,  80c;  lb.,  $2.50. 

DWARF  CHAMPION- — Distinguished  by  the  stiff,  upright 
growth  of  the  stalks,  which  hold  the  fruit  clear  of  the 
ground.  It  is  a  handsome,  round,  smooth  tomato,  and  while 
much  larger  than  the  extra  early  sorts,  it  matures  almost  as 
quickly.  Color,  purplish  pink;  flesh,  solid  and  firm;  table 
qualities  first-class.  y4  oz.,  5c;  oz.,  20c;  l/4  lb.,  75c;  lb., 
$2.75. 

OXHEART — A  distinct  variety  of  pink  Tomato  of  attractive 
shape.  Seed  cavity,  small;  flesh,  thick  and  firm.  Not  a  heavy 
yielder  but  the  pleasing  quality,  large  size  and  showy  appear¬ 
ance  make  the  Oxheart  a  ready  seller.  l/4  oz.,  20c;  oz.,  50c; 
l/4  lb.,  $1.50. 

JOHN  BAER — Remarkable  for  its  uniform  smoothness  and 
brilliant  red  color.  Bearing  but  few  seed,  it  is  solid  and  meaty; 
adapted  both  to  shipping  and  canning.  Ripens  evenly  right  up 
to  the  stem.  The  vine  is  a  vigorous  grower,  beginning  produc¬ 
tion  early  and  continuing  throughout  the  season.  l/4  oz.,  10c; 
oz.,  25c;  y4  lb.,  85c;  lb.,  $2.50. 


PONDEROSA 

PONDEROSA — A  solid,  almost  seedless  tomato  of  immense  size. 
Many  specimens  are  reported  as  weighing  from  2  to  3  pounds. 
Some  of  the  fruit  is  smooth,  but  some  is  creased  and  mis¬ 
shapen.  Color,  crimson;  fine  for  slicing.  l/4  oz.,  10c;  oz.,  3  5c; 
y4  lb.,  $1.25. 

TRUCKER’S  FAVORITE — Large,  solid,  smooth,  reddish  purple, 
of  fine  appearance  and  a  good  shipper.  Begins  to  ripen  early, 
and  continues  bearing  until  frost.  Very  productive  and  unex¬ 
celled  for  main  crop.  l/4  oz.,  10c;  oz.,  25c;  !4  lb.,  85c. 

THE  BUCKEYE  STATE — A  splendid  all-purpose  tomato  and  a 
heavy  cropper.  It  is  half  again  larger  than  the  Beauty;  round, 
smooth,  and  of  deep  red  color.  Thick  through  from  blossom 
to  stem,  meaty,  solid,  and  of  superior  flavor.  J4  oz.,  10c;  oz., 
30c;  y4  lb.,  $1.00. 

MARGLOBE — Almost  a  perfect  globe  in  shape,  of  deep  scarlet 
color  and  attractive  appearance.  Fruit  is  large,  firm,  thick 
and  of  highest  quality.  A  superior  tomato  for  canning  or 
for  use  from  the  vine.  Vine,  vigorous  and  productive.  l/4  oz., 
15c;  oz.,  40c;  l/4  lb.,  $1.25. 

GOLDEN  QUEEN — Golden  yellow  color,  large,  smooth,  and 
desirable  for  slicing.  Strong  growing  and  prolific.  y4  oz.,  10c; 
oz.,  3  5c;  y4  lb.,  $1.25. 


SMALL-FRUITED  VARIETIES 


Not  only  ornamental, 

but  used  for  pickling  and 

preserving. 

Pear  Shaped,  Red  . 

. l/4  oz.,  10c 

oz.,  35c 

Pear  Shaped,  Yellow . 

. y4  oz.,  10c 

oz.,  3  5c 

Yellow  Plum  . 

. l/4  oz.,  10c 

oz.,  35c 

Red  Cherry  . 

. l/4  oz.,  10c 

oz.,  35c 

Yellow  Cherry  . 

oz.,  35c 

Special  Prices  to  Canners  and  Market  Gardeners 


THERE  IS  A  KILLER  FOR  EVERY  BUG  AND  BLIGHT 


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TURNIPS 

Turnips  are  usually  sown  broadcast,  but  yield  may  be  increased  by  sowing  in  drills  12 
to  1 5  inches  apart  and  thinning  to  stand  1 5  inches  in  the  row.  Have  ground  finely  prepared 
and  cover  seed  lightly.  For  spring  crop  sow  as  soon  as  ground  opens;  for  fall  and  main 
crop  sow  in  July  and  August.  The  White  Egg  is  the  market  gardener’s  spring  turnip. 

One  ounce  to  1 5  0  feet  drill ;  two  pounds  to  the  acre. 


RED  OR  PURPLE  TOP  STRAP  LEAF— The  old  reliable  standard  favorite 
turnip,  unexcelled  for  table  use  or  as  food  for  stock.  A  quick  grower, 
fine  grained  and  of  mild  flavor.  Round  and  flat;  reddish  purple  above  the 
ground,  white  below.  The  flesh  is  white;  tops  small  and  with  few  leaves. 
Oz.,  10c;  54  lb.,. 20c;  lb.,  55c. 

WHITE  EGG — Excellent  either  for  early  or  late  planting.  It  is  a  beautiful 
white  turnip,  egg-shaped  and  thin  skinned.  Always  solid,  fine  grained, 
sweet  and  good  flavor.  Yields  a  quick  growth  and  the  highest  market 
price.  Oz.,  10c;  54  lb.,  20c;  lb.,  65c. 

EXTRA  EARLY  PURPLE  TOP  MILAN— The  earliest  turnip  in  culti¬ 
vation.  Flat,  medium  sized,  white  and  purple  top;  leaves  few  and  light 
green.  Oz.,  10c;  54  lb.,  25c;  lb.,  80c. 

EARLY  WHITE  FLAT  DUTCH — A  medium  size,  strap  leaf,  flat  turnip, 
with  glossy,  white  skin  and  mild,  juicy  flavor.  It  is  early,  a  quick  grower 
and  a  market  favorite.  Oz.,  10c;  14  lb.,  20c;  lb.,  60c. 

WHITE  GLOBE — This  extraordinarily  large  turnip  grows  to  diameter  of 
six  inches,  and  has  attained  a  weight  of  twelve  pounds.  It  is  clear  white, 
of  perfect  globe  shape;  flesh  firm,  crisp  and1  white;  strap  leaves,  long  and 
erect.  Of  remarkably  quick  growth,  it  is  unexcelled  for  autumn  grow¬ 
ing.  Oz.,  10c;  54  lb.,  20c;  lb.,  60c. 

RED  TOP  WHITE  GLOBE — A  rapid  growing  turnip  that  forms  a  large 
globe-shape  root.  Handsome,  attractive  and  a  ready  seller.  Flesh  white 
and  of  superior  flavor  and  quality.  Skin  white  and  purple,  the  purple  ex¬ 
tending  from  top  to  ground  line.  On  account  of  its  shape  it  surpasses 
other  varieties  as  a  yielder.  Oz.,  10c;  54  lb.,  20c;  lb.,  60c. 

YELLOW  ABERDEEN — A  thick,  flat,  round  turnip,  purple  above  and 
deep  yellow  below  ground  line.  The  yellow  flesh  is  solid,  rich  in  sugar 
and  nutrition.  It  is  a  good  keeper,  and  we  recommend  it  for  either  table 
use  or  stock  feeding.  Oz.,  10c;  54  lb.,  25c;  lb.,  70c. 


RED  TOP  WHITE  GLOBE 
LONG  WHITE  COW  HORN— Grows  12  to  14 


inches  long,  partly  above  ground.  Extensively  used 
for  stock  feed.  Flesh  white  and  good  for  table  use. 
Oz.,  10c;  54  lb-,  20c;  lb.,  60c. 

RUTABAGA  OR  SWEDISH  TURNIP— Rutabagas 
should  be  sown  a  month  earlier  than  other  turnips, 
and  always  in  drills. 

IMPROVED  AMERICAN  PURPLE  TOP— An  old 
standard  variety,  satisfactory  and  widely  grown. 
Forms  a  smooth,  large  root,  with  solid  yellow  flesh 
of  good  quality.  Superior  for  table  use,  stock  feed¬ 
ing  or  marketing.  A  heavy  cropper.  Oz.,  10c;  54 
lb.,  25c;  lb.,  75c. 


VEGETABLE  SPRAY  CHART 


CROP 

INSECT  OR 
DISEASE 

SPRAY  WITH 

LEVEL 

TABLESPOONFULS 
(To  1  Gal.  Water) 

Use  as  dust 

6  tablespoonfuls 

7  tablespoonfuls 

Use  as  dust 

1 54  tablespoonfuls 

1  ounce 

Use  as  dust 

7  tablespoonfuls 

8  tablespoonfuls 

POUNDS 

(To  50  Gals.  Water) 

BEAN 

Mexican  Bean 
Beetle 

Bean  Beetle  Dust  . 

Use  as  dust 

Anthracnose 

Bordeaux  Mixture 

6  pounds 

TOMATO 

Leaf-Spot  and 
Tomato  Worm 

2 -Way  Spray 

Slug  Shot 

7  pounds 

Use  as  dust 

CABBAGE  and 
CAULIFLOWER 

Cabbage  "Worms” 

Arsenate  of  Lead  and  Soap 
Slug  Shot 

1  pound 

5  to  6  pounds 

Use  as  dust 

BEET 

Leaf-Spot 

2 -Way  Spray 

7  pounds 

CELERY 

Early  and  Late 
Blight 

Bordeaux  Mixture 

8  pounds 

7  pounds 

Use  as  dust 

6  pounds 

CUCUMBER 

Striped  Beetle 

2-Way  Spray 

Slug  Shot 

7  tablespoonfuls 

Use  as  dust 

PEPPER 

Rot 

Bordeaux  Mixture 

6  tablespoonfuls 

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THE  EIKENBERRY  BROTHERS  CO.,  HAMILTON,  OHIO 


SEED  POTATOES 

HEAVY- YIELDING  SELECTED  NORTHERN  GROWN 


The  best  guarantee  that  we  can  offer  as  to  the  productiveness  and  freedom  from  disease  of  our  Seed  Potatoes  is  the  fact  that 
our  stock  is  all  drawn  from  northern  sources  and  personally  selected  from  reliable  seed  stocks. 

Prices  of  Potatoes  are  subject  to  wide  fluctuations  and  present  quotations  would  be  of  no  value.  When  ready  to  purchase, 
ask  for  our  current  prices,  advising  amount  and  varieties  desired. 

Prices  quoted  will  include  cost  of  package  and  delivery  to  Freight  or  Express  Depot.  Orders  booked  during  the  winter  will 
be  shipped  in  the  order  received  and  as  soon  as  weather  permits. 

One  pound,  any  variety,  by  mail  20c;  2  to  11  pounds,  by  mail,  15c  per  lb. 


IRISH  COBBLER  —  A  very 
early,  round,  white  potato 
of  excellent  quality.  A 
variety  that  has  become 
popular  on  account  of  its 
merit.  Offer  only  Red  River 
stock.  Can  supply  either 
Certified  or  non-certified 
seed. 

SIR  WALTER  RALEIGH— 
The  finest  grained  potato  in 
cultivation.  Smooth,  uni¬ 
form  in  shape  and  size; 
white  skin  and  remarkably 
white  flesh.  Unsurpassed  as 
a  yielder  and  a  favorite  in 
the  markets. 

RUSSET  RURAL  OR  PE- 
TOSKY — A  heavy  yielding 
late  potato  of  finest  cooking 
qualities.  Tubers  are  white 
with  attractive  russet  skin 
and  very  regular  in  size.  Re¬ 
markably  free  from  disease. 
Can  supply  Certified  seed  if 
desired. 

WHITE  ELEPHANT— A  late 
variety,  large  and  a  heavy 
cropper.  White  skin,  smooth, 


BLISS’  TRIUMPH 


STANDARD  EARLIEST 
VAR  TETY— Tubers  nearly 
round,  reddish  pink  in  color. 
Our  Triumphs  are  all  Red 
River  grown,  absolutely  un¬ 
excelled  in  quality,  either 
certified  or  non-certified  as 
desired. 


Clean,  pure  stock,  uniform 
and  desirable,  and  behind 
which  we  can  put  our  guaran¬ 
tee. 


EARLY  ROSE  —  We  offer 
choice  stock  of  this  variety, 
which  is  too  well  known  to 
require  extended  description. 
Not  so  early  as  Early  Ohio, 
but  usually  yields  more. 


good  flavor  and  a  good  keeper. 


RURAL  NEW  YORK  NO.  2 
— Unexcelled  as  mid-season 
and  main  crop  potato.  Very 
large,  unusually  smooth, 
shallow  eyes,  and  oblong  in 
shape.  A  large  cropper  and 
a  decided  favorite  with  many  discriminating  growers. 


BURBANK — Medium  early,  white  skinned,  fine  grained  and 
very  productive.  Unexcelled. 

GREEN  MOUNTAIN — A  heavy  yielding  white  potato.  It  is 
strictly  a  late,  main  crop  variety  and  adapted  to  almost  any 
part  of  the  country.  The  shape  is  desirable  and  quality  of  the 
b’St.  Always  commands  the  top  of  the  market.  Keeping  quali¬ 
ties  unexcelled. 


CARMEN  NO.  3 — Productive,  uniform  in  size  and  shape,  skin 
and  flesh  white,  eyes  few  and  shallow.  A  heavy  yielder,  bear¬ 
ing  its  tubers  close  to  the  plant.  A  favorite  late  variety. 

CHICAGO  MARKET — A  well-known,  heavy-yielding  variety, 
smooth  and  desirable  shape.  Medium  early,  good  quality. 


For  many  years  we  quoted 
Potatoes  in  barrel  lots  of  165 
pounds  each. 

On  request  we  shall  continue 
to  quote  in  this  quantity. 

We  can  make  up  these  barrel 
lots  to  contain  in  desired  pro¬ 
portions  any  number  of  varieties 
customers  may  select. 

A  slight  advance  will  be 
charged  on  broken  lots  to  cover 
cost  and  time  in  packing. 


EARLY  OHIO 

Our  seed  of  Early  Ohio  is  of 
the  best  Red  River  stock,  per¬ 
sonally  selected  at  digging  time, 
when  we  are  able  to  secure  the 
choice  of  the  crop.  Our  Ohio’s 
this  year  are  of  the  highest 
grade,  absolutely  pure  and  select. 

CERTIFIED  OHIOS 

Always  in  stock  at  usual 
market  difference.  Will  quote 
both  certified  and  uncertified 


seed. 

FOR  BUGS;  PARIS  GREEN  is  effective,  but  should  be  applied  with  caution.  For  small  gardens  SLUG  SHOT  may  be  used. 

The  yield  may  be  increased  by  spraying  at  least  twice  during  the  season  with  BORDEAUX  MIXTURE,  thus  preventing 
blight  and  increasing  the  growth  of  vines. 


GRASS  IS  A  LIVING  THING  AND  MUST  HAVE  FOOD 


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"MIAMI”  LAWN  GRASS  SEED 

The  selection  of  grasses  for  producing  a  fine  lawn  can  not  be  given  too  much  care. 
"Miami”  Lawn  Seed  is  composed  of  Kentucky  Blue  Grass,  Red  Top  and  such  other  fine 
grasses,  both  domestic  and  imported,  in  a  combination  that  will  form  a  permanent  lawn 
in  the  shortest  possible  time.  After  study  and  experiment  we  believe  we  have  in  this 
mixture  the  best  selection  of  seed  and  that  unless  in  thick  shade,  it  will  under  proper 
conditions  produce  a  smooth,  velvety  turf. 

Price:  lb.,  30c;  5  lbs.,  $1.25;  10  lbs.,  $2.50. 


TO  PRODUCE  A  NEW  LAWN  three  elements  must  be 
considered;  first,  the  soil  which  should  be  rich,  well  drained 
and  carefully  prepared  by  making  it  as  fine  and  smooth  as  pos¬ 
sible;  second,  seed,  which  should  be  pure  and  contain  the  dif¬ 
ferent  grasses  mixed  in  proper  proportions;  and  third,  time  of 
seeding,  which  should  be  so  arranged  as  to  give  the  young  grass 
a  chance  to  become  established  before  being  exposed  to  extremes 
of  drouth,  heat  or  cold. 

Grass  should  be  cut  when  1 54  to  2  54  inches  high  and 
should  be  kept  short;  if  not,  it  will  fail  to  tiller  and  to  form  a 
carpet  of  surface  leaves.  One  pound  of  seed  will  sow  225  square 
feet  (15x15)  of  new  lawn  or  90  to  100  pounds  to  the  acre. 

FOR  RENOVATING  OLD  LAWNS;  the  quantity  required 
depends  upon  the  thickness  of  the  stand  of  grass,  but  usually 
demands  one-third  to  one-half  the  amount  used  for  a  new  lawn. 
After  lawn  is  established  it  is  a  good  plan  to  scarify  with  a  sharp 
toothed  rake  and  reseed  lightly.  Grass  needs  food  as  well  as 
other  plants  and  to  preserve  a  lawn  Pulverized  Sheep  Manure 
should  be  applied  annually  at  the  beginning  of  the  growing 
season  using  at  the  rate  of  500  pounds  per  acre. 

"SHADY  PLACE”  LAWN  GRASS— In  nearly  every  lawn 
may  be  found  spots  so  densely  shaded  that  a  special  mixture  of 
shade  growing  grasses  is  required.  Often  these  spots  are  covered 
with  moss  which  should  be  removed  by  using  a  sharp-toothed 
rake  and  then  treat  liberally  with  lime  to  sweeten  the  soil.  Rake 
into  the  soil  carefully  and  then  sow  the  shade  lawn  seed  at  the 
rate  of  one  pound  to  200  square  feet.  1  lbs.,  45c;  3  lbs.,  $1.25; 
5  lbs.,  $2.00. 

GRASS  SEEDS 

SPECIAL  GRASS  SEED  MIXTURES  for  all  purposes  and 
all  soils.  Can  supply  highest  quality  of  seeds  in  correct  mix¬ 
tures  for  Terraces,  Hill  Sides  and  Golf  Courses,  Tennis  Courts, 
Cemeteries,  Parks  and  Athletic  Fields.  Solicit  an  opportunity  to 
furnish  an  estimate  on  any  mixture  that  may  be  required. 

Prices  quoted  on  Grass  Seeds  are  for  best  qualities  and 
REPRESENT  VALUES  AT  TIME  THIS  CATALOGUE  WAS  ISSUED.  They 
are  subject  to  change  with  market  fluctuations,  and  we  will 
cheerfully  quote  market  price  at  any  time. 

RED  FESCUE — A  hardy,  creeping-rooted  grass  adapted  to  dry, 
sandy  soils.  Makes  a  thick,  durable  turf  valuable  on  golf 
courses  and  putting  greens.  Price — 1  lb.,  40c;  5  lbs.,  $1.25; 
10  lbs.,  $2.00. 


RED  TOP — A  perennial  growing  1  to  2  ft.  high.  Valuable  for 
hay  mixtures  or  permanent  pasture.  Suited  to  low,  wet 
Meadows.  Sow  fall  or  spring,  1  to  2  bu.,  unhulled  seed,  8  to 
10  lbs.,  solid  seed,  per  acre. 

Fancy  Solid  Seed  (Free  from  chaff) — Per  lb.,  25c;  10  lbs., 
15c  per  lb.;  100  lbs.,  $10.00.  Bags  25c  each  extra. 

Unhulled  Seed — Per  lb.,  25c;  bu.  (14  lbs.),  $1.75.  Bags, 
2  5c  each  extra. 

KENTUCKY  BLUE  GRASS — For  full  stand  sow  at  rate  of  3 
bushel  per  acre. 

The  chief  ingredient  in  all  standard  lawn  mixtures.  For 
lawn  purpose  often  used  with  white  clover  mixed  at  the  rate 
of  nine  pounds  Blue  Grass  to  one  pound  clover  seed. 

Fancy  Pure  Seed — Per  lb.,  25c;  bu.,  (14  lbs.),  $2.00;  8  bu. 
(bag)  or  more,  $1.90  per  bu.  Bags  included. 

MEADOW  FESCUE — Celebrated  English  Blue  Grass.  Sown 
alone  requires  1  bu.  seed  per  acre.  Per  lb.,  2  5c;  per  bu.  (24 
lbs.),  $2.40;  5  bu.  or  over,  $2.00  per  bu.  Bags  included. 

TIMOTHY — Ask  for  samples.  Sow  spring  or  fall  using  for  full 
stand  54  bu.,  per  acre.  When  mixing  with  clover,  amount  de¬ 
pends  on  percentage  Timothy  desired  in  hay  or  pasture. 
Market  Price. 

ORCHARD  GRASS — Grows  2  to  3  feet  tall  and  ripens  three 
weeks  earlier  than  Timothy.  Extremely  hardy,  thriving  almost 
on  any  soil  and  in  sun  or  shade.  1 J4  to  2  bu.  required  to  acre 
if  sown  alone. 

PRICE,  BEST  EXPORT  GRADE— Lb.,  25c;  bu.  (14  lbs.), 
$2.00;  8  bu.  (bag)  or  over.  $1.80  per  bu.  Bags  included. 

PERENNIAL  RYE  GRASS — Imported  English  Blue  Grass. 
Grows  quickly  and  tillers  out  close  to  the  ground,  making  a 
superior  permanent  pasture.  Especially  desirable  in  mixture, 
either  pasture  or  lawn.  Sow  1  54  bu.  seed  per  acre. 

Price — Per  lb.,  30c;  per  bu.  (24  lbs.),  $2.75. 

ITALIAN  RYE  GRASS — Valuable  for  mixture  or  for  quick 
hay  crop.  As  it  dies  out  the  second  season  it  is  especially 
adapted  for  use  as  a  nurse  crop  with  Bent  or  other  Lawn 
Grasses.  Per  lb.,  25c;  10  lbs.,  $1.30;  25  lbs.,  $3.00. 

PACEY’S  IMPROVED  SHORT  RYE  GRASS— Price:  Per  lb., 
25c;  per  bu.  (24  lbs.),  $2.50.  Bags  included. 

ROUGH  STALKED  MEADOW  GRASS  (Poa  Trivialis)  — 
Forms  a  fine  sod  under  trees  and  in  shady  lawns.  Will  grow 
where  few  other  grasses  can  exist.  1  lb.,  40c;  5  lbs.,  $1.25; 
10  lbs.,  $2.00.  Ask  for  price  on  large  quantities. 


If  Grass  Seeds  are  to  be  shipped  by  mail  ,  Postage  prepaid,  add  5c  per  pound  to  above  prices. 

PLANT  FOODS 

VIGORO,  PULVERIZED  SHEEP  MANURE,  NITRATE  OF  SODA,  LAWN  LIME 

See  Inside  Page,  Back  Cover 


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CLOVERS 

There  is  a  demand  for  clover  seeds  that  is  almost  universal.  We  specialize  in  clover 
and  grass  seeds  and  invite  inquiries  for  information  relative  to  their  use.  Ask  for  samples, 
stating  kind  and  amount  desired.  We  guarantee  all  seed  sold  by  sample  to  be  of  equal 
quality  with  samples.  If  not,  it  may  be  returned  at  our  expense. 

RED  CLOVER,  MEDIUM — This  is  the  "Common”  Red  Clover  of  almost 
universal  use.  No  other  seed  consumed  on  the  farm  receives  or  deserves 
as  careful  selection  as  clover  seed.  Accordingly  we  give  this  item  of  our 
business  closest  attention  and  are  constantly  buying  and  re-cleaning  the 
best  seed  obtainable.  We  are  situated  in  one  of  the  chief  producing 
sections  and  guarantee  our  seed  to  be  free  from  adulteration  or  noxious 
weed  seeds.  Complete  analysis  with  each  shipment,  and  we  invite  pur¬ 
chasers  to  verify  our  figures  by  submitting  samples  to  either  State  or 
U.  S.  Laboratories. 

State  quantity  and  quality  desired  and  ask  for  current 

PRICES. 

RED  CLOVER,  MAMMOTH — Known  also  as  Sapling  or  English  Clover. 

Not  so  valuable  for  hay  ^s  the  medium  variety,  but  preferable  for  use 
in  restoring  fertility  to  worn-out  soils. 

Ask  for  samples  and  current  prices. 

ALSIKE  OR  SWEDISH  CLOVER — This  plant  is  smaller  than  the  Medium 
Red  Clover,  making  a  fine  hay  of  excellent  feeding  value.  Often  grown 
alone,  yet  it  is  largely  used  as  a  mixture  with  other  clover  or  with 
Timothy  in  wet  meadows.  It  does  not  freeze  out  and  thrives  on  land  too 
wet  or  marshy  for  the  Red  Clovers.  Sow  at  rate  of  one  bushel  seed  to 
eleven  acres. 

Ask  for  samples  and  current  prices. 

WHITE  CLOVER — Its  creeping  stems  and  rapid  growth  make  White 
Clover  desirable  in  lawn  mixtures.  Also  valuable  in  permanent  pastures. 

Very  hardy  and  spreads  rapidly.  One  lb.,  60c;  by  mail,  70c;  5  lbs.  or 
over  50c  per  lb. 

CRIMSON  CLOVER — An  annual  growing  18  inches  to  3  feet  high  and 
valuable  especially  for  fertilizing  purposes.  Widely  used  in  Eastern  States 
and  south  of  the  Ohio  River.  Probably  the  most  valuable  plant  to  plow 
under  for  green  manure.  Grows  on  almost  any  soil.  Sown  in  fall  at  rate 
of  1 5  pounds  per  acre. 

Fancy  Seed:  Per  lb.,  25c;  5  lbs.,  $1.00;  by  mail,  postpaid.  Ask  for 
prices  on  larger  quantities. 


BOKHARA  OR  SWEET  CLOVER 

Farmers  throughout  the  country  are  coming  more  generally 
to  recognize  the  value  of  Bokhara  Clover,  which  is  doing  more 
than  any  other  plant  to  prevent  soil  erosion  and  reclaim  waste 
and  impoverished  land.  Experienced  growers  use  same  methods 
as  in  seeding  Alfalfa,  applying  10  to  15  pounds  to  the  acre.  All 
soils  look  alike  to  Sweet  Clover,  as  it  thrives  equally  well  on 
barron  hillside  or  on  fertile  bottom  land.  It  matures  early  and 
may  be  cut  for  hay  two  or  three  times  in  a  season. 

Two  types  of  biennial  sweet  clover  are  grown,  distinguished 
by  the  color  of  the  Flower  and  known  as  White  Blossomed 
(Melilotus  Alba)  and  Yellow  Blossomed  (Melilotus  Offici¬ 
nalis).  Neither  of  them  bloom  the  first  year  after  sowing  and 
both  produce  seed  the  second  year,  reseeding  themselves  if  not 
cut  before  seed  ripens. 

The  white  flowered  variety  grows  five  to  six  feet  high, 
while  the  yellow  is  not  so  tall  and  ripens  two  to  three  weeks 
earlier  than  the  white. 

A  dwarf  strain  of  the  white  flowered  has  been  developed, 
of  bushy  habit  and  as  early  as  the  yellow.  This  is  known  as 
Grundy  County  White  and  is  favored  by  many 

growers. 

Unhulled  seed  may  be  sown  in  the  fall  but  for 
spring  sowing  seed  should  be  hulled  and  scarified  to 
hasten  germination. 


Sweet  Clover  Seed  moves  in  large  volumes  and  prices  are 
regularly  quoted  fluctuating  with  the  supply  and  demand.  As 
a  rule  the  price  of  the  Yellow  Blossomed  variety  is  slightly 
higher  than  that  of  the  White.  Grundy  County  is  usually  sold 
at  a  price  slightly  above  that  of  the  large  white.  When  asking 
for  prices  kindly  state  variety  desired.  Sweet  Clover  Seed  is  a 
specialty  and  we  can  give  you  the  fine,  golden  yellow  seed  from 
Minnesota  and  North  Dakota.  Let  us  mail  you  samples.  An¬ 
alysis  given  with  all  quotations.  Will  mail  you  1  lb.  any 
variety  for  2  5c  or  5  lbs.  for  $1.00  postpaid.  We  know  about 
Sweet  Clover  and  assure  prompt  reply  to  all  inquiries  in  refer¬ 
ence  to  the  use  of  the  seed  or  production  and  care  of  the  crop. 

Open  orders  entrusted  to  us  will  be  filled  at  mar¬ 
ket  PRICE  ON  DAY  RECEIVED. 

HUBAM — Annual  Type  White  Blossom  Sweet  Clover.  Makes 
a  dense  growth  4  to  6  feet  high,  and  useful  either  for  hay  or 
plowing  under.  Use  10  to  12  pounds  seed  to  acre,  sowing  in 
spring  with  grains.  If  desired  crop  of  hay  may  be 
harvested  after  the  grain  is  cut. 

1  lb.,  35c;  5  lbs.,  $1.25;  by  mail  postpaid.  On 
larger  quantities  prices  quoted  on  request. 


EARP-THOMAS  PROCESS 

MOIST  POWDER  g 

HumogerM 

A  HUMUS  BASE  LEGUME  INOCULANT 


EIKENBERRYS  HAVE  SOLD  GOOD  CLOVER  SEEDS  SINCE  1900 


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ALFALFA 

Alfalfa  is  successfully  grown  in  almost  every  part  of  the 
United  States  and  is  the  most  productive  and  the  hardiest  of 
clovers.  It  produces  under  ordinary  cultural  conditions  4  to  8 
tons  hay  per  acre  annually  from  three  to  four  cuttings.  The  hay 
has  a  higher  feeding  value  than  Timothy  and  is  of  itself  almost 
a  balanced  ration.  It  will  thrive  best  in  permeable,  loamy  soils, 
but  will  give  a  good  account  of  itself  even  in  stiff  clay  soils  if 
well  under  drained.  Lime  need  not  be  added  to  soils  that  are 
alkaline  or  where  limestone  is  present.  Many  failures  in  raising 
Alfalfa,  however,  occur  because  of  neglect  to  supply  the  needed 
lime.  The  use  of  ground  limestone  is  preferred  and  it  should  be 
applied  at  the  rate  of  two  to  four  tons  per  acre.  Hydrated  Lime 
at  the  rate  of  two  tons  per  acre  is  advisable  where  the  crushed 
rock  cannot  be  obtained. 

Inoculation  in  some  form  is  usually  profitable,  es¬ 
pecially  on  the  first  crop.  This  may  be  provided  in  the  form  of 
soil  from  land  producing  Alfalfa  or  in  the  form  of  commercial 
inoculation.  Land  re-seeded  will  usually  be  found  to  contain 
enough  bacteria  to  justify  dispensing  with  the  use  of  inoculation. 

Alfalfa  may  be  sown  as  early  in  spring  as  ground  can  be 
prepared,  but  many  growers  prefer  sowing  at  a  later  date.  If 
sown  early,  a  nurse  crop  should  be  provided,  and  for  this  would 
prefer  Beardless  Spring  Barley  or  Winter  Rye.  After  June  first 
Alfalfa  may  safely  be  sown  without  a  nurse  crop.  Care,  however, 
must  be  exercised  that  the  land  intended  for  seeding  is  free  of 
weeds.  Even  north  of  the  Ohio  River  good  results  are  attained 
by  sowing  as  late  as  August  or  even  early  September,  but  this 
late  sown  Alfalfa  is  more  susceptible  to  winter  killing.  Twenty 
POUNDS  SEED  TO  THE  ACRE  IS  THE  AMOUNT  USUALLY  SOWN,  al¬ 
though  amount  to  be  used  varies  somewhat  with  conditions. 
Ground  should  be  well  prepared  and  seed  covered  to  a  depth  of 
one-half  inch  to  one  inch. 

While  the  quality  of  Alfalfa  Seed  is  important 
THE  ORIGIN  of  THE  SEED  IS  STILL  MORE  IMPORTANT.  Alfllfa 
grown  from  Northern  grown  seed  is  hardier  and  better  with¬ 
stands  adverse  conditions.  Of  late  years  experienced  growers  have 
shown  a  preference  for  seed  grown  in  Utah  or  Idaho  on  non- 
irrigated  land. 

We  offer  only  high  quality  seed,  and  samples  and 

QUOTATIONS  WHEREVER  POSSIBLE  INDICATE  ITS  ORIGIN.  All  quo¬ 
tations  accompanied  by  samples.  Prices  for  the  best  North¬ 
western  seed  by  parcel  post,  prepaid:  Lb.,  30c;  /z  peck, 
$2.00.  Ask  for  current  prices  on  larger  quantities.  For  Descrip¬ 
tion  AND  PRICES  OF  INOCULATION  SEE  OUTSIDE  BACK  COVER. 


Regardless  of  the  increased  cost  some  experienced  growers 
demand  seed  of  special  strains  of  Alfalfa.  The  following  varie¬ 
ties  are  especially  in  demand. 

GRIMM’S,  COSSACK  AND 
CANADIAN  VARIEGATED 

All  well  known  hardy  strains,  characterized  by  wide-spread¬ 
ing  root  systems  and  variegated  flowers.  On  account  of  the 
spreading  habit  of  the  plant  a  good  stand  may  usually  be  ob¬ 
tained  by  the  use  of  twelve  to  fifteen  pounds  of  seed  to 
the  acre.  Canadian  Variegated  is  of  Grimm  type  and  seed  is 
lower  in  price.  By  mail,  one  pound  any  variety,  40c;  10  lbs., 
$3.00.  Ask  for  prices  on  larger  quantities.  All  these  special  strains 
certified  and  in  sealed  bags. 


EIKENBERRY’S  CLOVER  AND  GRASS  SEED  MIXTURES 
FOR  MEADOWS  AND  PERMANENT  PASTURES 


CLOVER  AND  GRASS  SEED 
MIXTURES 

The  mixture  of  grasses  or  grasses  and 
clovers  for  hay  and  pasture  purposes  is  a  com¬ 
mon  and  profitable  practice.  Two  grasses 
grown  together  usually  produce  higher  yields 
than  either  grown  singly.  A  mixture  of  a 
greater  number  than  two  often  still  further 
enhances  the  yield. 

We  prepare  for  customers  each  year 
special  mixtures  of  grass  and  clover  seeds 


Special  Mixtures  for 
Play  Grounds, 

Golf  Courses,  Parks  and 
Athletic  Fields 


For  Lawn  Mixtures  see 
Page  21 


We  request  information  as  to  kind  of  soil  for 
which  mixture  is  desired  and  purpose  for 
which  crop  is  intended,  whether  hay,  pasture 
or  fertilizer.  If  desired,  will  furnish  estimated 
cost  per  acre  for  suitable  mixture.  The  prices 
are  same  as  for  equal  amounts  seed  required, 
as  we  make  no  extra  charge  for  mixing. 


We  solicit  correspondence  and  an  oppor¬ 
tunity  to  figure  on  your  requirements. 


Seed  Sowers  and 
Fertilizers 
Inside  Back  Cover 

Natural  Mixtures  are  often  produced;  most  usually  of  Timothy  and  Alsike.  These  mixtures  show  good  quality  and  fre¬ 
quently  can  be  supplied  at  prices  considerably  below  cost  of  buying  ingredients  separately.  Shall  be  pleased  to  mail  samples  on  re¬ 
quest  with  analysis  and  prices. 

On  equal  quantity  grass  and  clover  seeds  we  meet  any  reliable  competition. 


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FORAGE,  SILO  AND 

MILLETS 

Valuable  as  a  catch  crop  or  to  supplement  a  short  hay  crop. 

May  be  cut  in  ten  weeks  after  sowing.  For  hay,  sow  50  pounds 

of  seed  per  acre;  for  seed,  half  this  amount  is  sufficient,  thinner 

sowing  allowing  better  development  of  the  heads. 

GOLDEN  OR  GERMAN — True  Southern  grown  seed.  Grows 
rank  on  good  soil,  attaining  a  height  of  4  to  5  feet  and  yield¬ 
ing  three  to  four  tons  hay  to  acre.  For  hay,  should  be  cut 
when  in  full  bloom  and  before  seeds  begin  to  ripen.  Price,  lb., 
10c;  3  lbs.,  25c.  Ask  for  prices  on  larger  quantities. 

COMMON  OR  WESTERN — Preferred  by  some  growers,  as  hay 
is  not  so  coarse.  Two  weeks  earlier  than  German.  Price:  lb., 
10c;  3  lbs.,  2  5c.  Ask  for  prices  on  larger  quantities. 

HLTNGARIAN  GRASS — A  variety  of  Millet  in  high  favor  for 
summer  hay  or  forage.  May  be  sown  in  June  as  a  second  crop 
and  is  ready  to  cut  in  sixty  days.  Makes  fine  hay.  Price:  lb., 
10c;  3  lbs.,  25c.  Ask  for  prices  on  larger  quantities. 

JAPANESE  OR  BARNYARD  MILLET — Grows  6  to  8  feet 
high,  makes  enormous  yield.  Sow  10  to  12  pounds  seed  per 
acre,  latter  half  of  May.  Price:  1  lb.,  10c;  10  lbs.,  90c;  50 
lbs.,  $3.50. 

MANITOBA  OR  HOG  MILLET — Large  seed,  valuable  for  feed¬ 
ing  poultry.  Price:  lb.,  10c;  10  lbs.,  40c;  50  lbs.,  $1.50.  Bags 
included. 

WHITE  WONDER — Grown  extensively  throughout  the  West 
on  account  of  its  earliness.  Grows  a  large  head  similar  to  the 
German  Millet  and  the  stalk  carries  a  thick  foliage  of  broad 
leaves.  Produces  a  heavy  tonnage  of  desirable  forage  which 
matures  early,  while  conditions  are  favorable  for  curing. 

One  lb.  10c;  3  lbs.,  25c.  Ask  for  prices  on  larger  quantities. 

HEMP  SEED 

Sow  %  to  1  bushel  per  acre. 

Price:  lb.,  15c;  3  lbs.,  35c.  Ask  for  prices  on  larger  quantities. 


FEED  GRAIN  SEEDS 

SORGHUM  OR  CANE 

For  forage  about  60  pounds  per  acre;  when  sown  in  drills 

use  y4  bu.  per  acre. 

Price,  either  variety:  lb.,  10c;  3  lbs.,  25c;  1  bu.  (50  lbs.), 

$1.50;  5  bu.  or  over,  $1.25  per  bu.  Bags  20c  each  extra.  Price 

fluctuates.  Ask  for  special  prices  on  large  quantities. 

EARLY  AMBER — Usually  preferred  for  cultivation  in  the 
Northern  States.  It  is  unsurpassed  by  any  sugar  cane  for  green 
fodder  or  for  seed.  Makes  finest  quality  of  syrup. 

EARLY  ORANGE — Not  so  tall  as  amber  cane,  but  with  heavier 
stalk.  A  favorite  Southern  variety  and  yields  an  abundance 
of  syrup. 

NON-SACCHARINE  SORGHUMS 

KAFFIR  CORN- — -Extensively  cultivated  in  the  West  for  both 
fodder  and  grain.  Makes  enormous  yields  of  grain  which  is 
largely  used  for  poultry  and  stock  feeding.  Can  supply  both 
Red  and  White  varieties.  Price:  lb.,  10c;  3  lbs.,  25c.  Current 
prices  larger  quantities. 

WHITE  OR  YELLOW  MILO  MAIZE— Sure  dry-weather  for¬ 
age  crop.  Somewhat  similar  to  Kaffir  Corn  and  should  have 
same  cultivation.  Price:  lb.,  10c;  3  lbs.,  25c;  1  bu.  (50  lbs.), 
$1.20;  5  or  more  bu.,  $1.00  per  bu.  Bags  included. 

FETERITA — Similar  to  White  Milo  Maize,  growing  about  5  feet 
tall.  Yields  in  excess  of  Milo  or  Kaffir  Corn.  Great  drought 
resister.  Price:  lb.,  10c;  3  lbs.,  25c;  1  bu.  (50  lbs.),  $1.50. 

BROOM  CORN 

IMPROVED  EVERGREEN — Tall;  brush,  bright  pea  green, 
good  length  and  fine  quality;  early  and  heavy  yielder.  Price: 
lb.,  25c;  3  lbs.,  50c:  Ask  for  prices  on  larger  quantities. 


SUDAN  GRASS 

A  tall  growing  grass  of  Egyptian  origin  especially  adapted  to  culture  on  dry  land.  At  the  same  time  it  thrives  where  mois¬ 
ture  is  abundant,  and  will  yield  a  larger  tonnage  of  hay  than  any  other  known  forage  plant.  After  first  cutting  it  recovers  quickly, 
stooling  and  increasing  the  yield  of  the  second  crop,  which  may  usually  be  harvested  within  thirty  days. 

Sudan  Grass,  if  cultivated,  grows  6  to  9  feet  high;  broadcast  4  to  5  feet.  It  resembles  Johnson  Grass  in  appearance,  but  is 
an  annual  which  is  entirely  destroyed  by  the  winter.  Sown  from  March  to  July.  If  in  rows,  at  rate  4  to  5  lbs.  per  acre;  broadcast, 
10  to  12  lbs. 

Our  seed  is  of  pure  origin,  free  from  admixture  with  either  Sorghum  or  Johnson  Grass.  Price:  Lb.,  10c;  5  lbs.,  35c;  10  lbs. 
or  over,  6c  per  lb. 

DWARF  ESSEX  RAPE 


Most  Economical  Pasture  for  Hogs  and  Sheep.  Easily  Grown. 

Dwarf  Essex  Is  the  Only  Good  Rape  Grown.  Our  Seed  is  Genuine  Northern  Europe  Product. 

Dwarf  Essex  Rape  is  usually  sown  broadcast,  but  may  be  sown  in  drills  3  x/z  feet  apart.  The  ground  should  be  prepared  as 
for  turnips,  and  seed  sown  at  any  time  from  May  to  September. 

In  six  weeks  after  sowing,  stock  may  be  turned  on  and  thus  have  the  benefit  of  green  pasture  through  the  season  when  green 
pasture  may  be  needed.  Besides  sowing  it  as  a  crop  by  itself,  it  may  be  sown  ( 1 )  along  with  oats,  providing  a  sheep  and  hog  pasture 
after  harvest;  (2)  along  with  peas,  oats  or  corn,  sown  broadcast  to  provide  pasturage;  (3)  along  with  rye,  sown  in  August  for 
late  pasturage,  or  (4)  in  corn,  sowing  the  seed  broadcast  after  the  last  cultivation  is  given  the  corn.  Rape  is  particularly  adapted  as 
a  catch  crop,  and  like  the  turnip,  it  grows  better  late  than  earlier  in  the  season. 

Sown  broadcast,  use  5  to  7  pounds  of  seed  to  acre;  in  drills,  2  to  3  pounds  per  acre. 

Price — Lb.,  15c;  10  lbs.  or  more  8c  per  lb.;  50  lbs.  or  more,  7c  per  lb.;  100  lbs.,  $6.00.  Sacks  free. 

If  seeds  listed  on  this  page  are  desired  sent  by  mail  prepaid,  postage  must  be  included.  See  Parcel  Post,  Page  1. 


SEEDS  WITH  A  FUTURE 


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SOY  BEANS 

CONSIDER  THE  FOLLOWING  FACTS 

The  Soy  Bean  conta'ns  about  3  5%  of  protein  and  has  to  ex¬ 
ceed  twice  the  feeding  value  of  bran. 

Soy  Beans  will  grow  wherever  corn  can  be  produced. 

They  are  easy  to  grow  and  harvest  and  resist  either  drought 

or  excessive  rainfall. 

The  Soy  Bean  is  a  soil  improver  and  never  fails  to  increase  the 

yield  of  the  following  crop. 

CULTURE — The  production  and  use  of  Soy  Beans  has  become 
so  general  throughout  the  Central  Corn  Belt  that  it  is  un¬ 
necessary  to  give  extended  cultural  directions.  When  sown 
for  hay  or  seed,  the  best  practice  is  to  sow  3  to  4  inches  apart 
in  drills  24  to  3  0  inches  apart,  thus  allowing  cultivation. 

USE— There  are  few  crops  so  diversified  in  their  use  or  manner 
of  culture.  Early  the  culture  was  largely  for  hay  or  silage, 
but  during  the  past  few  years  the  culture  of  Soy  Beans  for 
ripened  seed  has  become  a  considerable  industry  in  the  states 
north  of  the  Ohio  River,  while  throughout  the  hog-raising 
sections  it  has  become  an  established  practice  to  sow  them 
with  corn  on  the  acreage  intended  for  hogging-off. 

SEED — For  use  in  drills  for  seed  or  hay  use  20  to  3  5  pounds 
if  broadcast,  double  this  amount.  In  combination  with  corn 
for  silage  the  mixture  should  consist  of  one-fourth  to  one- 
third  beans,  while  for  hogging-off  from  4  to  6  pounds  per 
acre,  this  proportion  supplying  the  proper  balance  in  the 
ration. 

VARIETIES — For  silage  the  Wilson  Black,  Midwest  and 
Virginia  Brown  are  to  be  recommended. 

FOR  HAY — The  same  varieties,  except  when  a  large  tonnage  is 
desired  Mammoth  Yellow  may  be  used.  Th:s  va-iety  is  es¬ 
pecially  adapted  to  plowing  under  for  green  manure. 

FOR  HOGGING-OFF  with  corn  we  recommend  in  the  order 
named,  Manchu,  Midwest,  Dunfield  and  Ito  San. 

ITO  SAN — -One  of  the  old  varieties  maintaining  a  leading  place 
in  Soy  Bean  culture.  Plant  erect  or  bush  habit.  Bean  yellow 
and  rather  less  than  average  size. 

MIDWEST — Probably  more  extensively  cultivated  than  any 
other  Soy  Bean.  Bushy  growth  and  prolific  bearer.  Seed  light- 
yellow  color.  Medium  early. 

MANCHU — Not  so  tall  as  Ito  San,  but  of  bushy  habit  and 
highly  prolific.  Yellow  seed  of  medium  size. 

DUNFIELD — A  general  purpose  yellow  bean,  especially  valuable 
for  seed  growing  as  pods  do  not  shatter  and  can  be  left  in 
field  until  ripe  and  dry. 


WILSON  BLACK — The  leading  variety  for  hay  or  silage.  Height 
about  three  feet  and  matures  in  115  days. 

VIRGINIA  BROWN — On  account  of  abundant  growth  and 
heavy  seed  production  one  of  the  best  varieties  for  hay  and 
silage. 

MAMMOTH  YELLOW— Grows  rank  and  tall.  Will  not  mature 
seed  north  of  the  Ohio  River.  Beans  large,  yellow. 

PRICE — 1  lb.,  any  variety,  10c;  3  lbs.,  25c.  Ask  for  current 
prices  on  quantities  stating  amount  and  variety  desired. 


COW  PEAS 

Ask  for  prices  on  Whipporwill,  New  Era  and  other  leading  varieties. 

CANADA  FIELD  PEAS 

If  sown  alone,  use  2  bushels  per  acre;  if  with  oats,  1  bushels  peas  and  1 

bushel  oats  per  acre.  1  lb.,  10c;  3  lbs.,  25c.  Ask  for  prices  on  larger  quantities. 

VETCHES 

SAND  OR  HAIRY  (Vicia  Villosa) — Sown  in  fall  at  rate  of  90  pounds  per  acre. 
Extremely  hardy,  growing  3  to  4  feet  high.  1  lb.,  20c;  4  lbs.,  65c. 

SPRING  TARES  (Vicia  Sativa) — Sometimes  mixed  with  oats  for  soiling.  Use  90 
pounds  per  acre.  1  lb.,  20c;  3  lbs.,  50c.  Ask  for  current  prices  on  larger 
amounts. 

SEED  BUCKWHEAT 

Prices  subject  to  market  change.  Bags,  25c  each  extra. 

SILVER  HULL — Earlier  and  more  nutritious  than  common  sort.  Grain  light  gray 
color.  Pound,  20c;  Peck,  60c;  bu.,  $2.25. 

JAPANESE — Large  kernels  and  heavier  yields  than  any  other  variety.  Color  a  rich 
brown.  A  week  earlier  than  Silver  Hull.  Pound,  20c;  Peck,  50c;  bu.,  $2.00. 


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SEED  CORN 


All  seed  corn  offered  by  us  is  produced  especially  for  seed  under  the  most  favorable  conditions  by  experienced  growers. 
Ten  days  after  arrival  will  be  allowed  for  testing  and  if  purchaser  is  not  satisfied,  seed  may  be  returned  at  our  expense  and  money 
will  be  refunded.  All  early  orders  shipped  by  March  15th;  orders  after  that  date,  without  delay. 


1  lb.  Shelled  corn  any  variety,  15c;  4  lbs.,  50c;  by  mail,  postpaid.  One-half  peck  at  peck  prices;  one- 
half  bushel  at  bushel  prices.  Prices  quoted  include  the  cost  of  bags. 


REID’S  YELLOW  DENT — Glossy  yellow,  with  deep  grains  that 
grow  closely  on  a  small  cob  in  straight,  well-defined  rows. 
Ears  medium  to  large  size,  symmetrical  shape.  A  heavy  yielder 
and  high  in  feeding  value.  Makes  a  quick,  strong  growth  and 
matures  in  100  to  110  days.  Stalk,  medium  height,  with  am¬ 
ple  foliage  for  silo  if  desired.  This  corn  is  well  bred,  produc¬ 
ing  uniformly  well-filled  ears  of  almost  perfect  shape.  Has 
won  more  prizes  than  any  other  yellow  corn. 

Peck,  60c;  bu.,  $2.00;  2  or  more  bu.,  $1.80  per  bu.;  10  bu., 
$16.00. 

WOODBURN  YELLOW  DENT — A  strong,  vigorous  variety  of 
corn  that  is  being  grown  extensively  in  Central  and  Southern 
Ohio.  The  ears  are  cylindrical,  large  and  well  filled  with  deep 
grains.  Ripens  in  about  the  same  time  as  Reid’s  and  in  field 
trials  is  credited  with  very  satisfactory  yields.  A  well  bred 
variety  growing  true  to  type  both  in  stalk  and  ear. 

Peck,  50c;  bu.,  $1.60;  2  or  more  bu.,  $1.50  per  bushel. 

WHITE  CAP  EARLY  YELLOW  DENT— Ears,  medium  size, 
handsome  and  well  filled.  Grains  white  on  tip  ends,  inside 
amber  yellow.  Husks  and  shells  easily.  Stalks  grow  strong  and 
full  of  foliage. 

Peck,  50c;  bu.,  $1.60;  2  or  more  bu.,  $1.50  per  bu.;  5  bu. 
or  more,  $1.40  per  bushel. 

PRIDE  OF  THE  NORTH — Probably  the  best  Dent  Corn  for 
general  cultivation  in  the  North.  An  old  standard  90-day 
yellow  Dent  variety.  Large  grains,  closely  set,  bright  yellow 
with  red  cob.  Solid  ears  frequently  shelling  60  to  62  pounds 
shelled  corn  from  70  pounds  ears. 

Peck,  50c;  bu.,  $1.60;  2  or  more  bu.,  $1.50  per  bushel. 

MURDOCK  YELLOW  DENT  (Wisconsin  No.  13)— Of  the 
different  varieties  grown  in  the  Northern  zone  of  corn  pro¬ 
ducing  states,  we  believe  Early  Murdock  to  be  best  adapted 
for  culture  in  the  central  part  of  the  corn  belt.  It  will  pro¬ 
duce  ears  from  8  to  9  inches  long  on  a  short,  heavy,  leafy 
stalk.  Ears  hard,  solid  and  of  deep  yellow  color.  Matures  in 
90  to  100  days. 

Peck,  50c;  bu.,  $1.60;  2  or  more  bu.,  $1.50  per  bushel. 

HICKORY  KING — A  glazed  white  corn  with  small  cob  and 
extremely  broad  grains.  Ears  7  to  8  inches  long,  8-rowed  and 
borne  two  or  three  to  a  stalk.  An  old,  well  known  corn  of 
fine  quality. 

Peck,  50c;  bu.,  $1.50. 

SWEET  CORN  FOR  FODDER — Desirable  on  the  dairy  farm. 
Large  growing  kinds  in  quantities  of  15  lbs.  or  less,  15c  per 
lb.;  over  15  lbs.,  12c  per  lb. 

Let  us  have  your  inquiries  on  other  standard  varieties  of 

corn  not  listed.  Have  arrangements  with  reputable  growers  by 

which  wc  can  meet  your  needs. 


IMPROVED  LEAMING 

IMPROVED  LEAMING — Learning  corn  is  too  well  know  to 
require  an  extended  description.  A  solid  ear,  bearing  large, 
deep  grains  of  golden  yellow  color,  compactly  set  on  a  small 
red  cob.  Stalk,  leafy,  stout  and  of  medium  height,  very  fre¬ 
quently  bearing  two  ears.  There  is  always  a  strong  demand  for 
Learning  seed  corn. 

Peck,  60c;  bu.,  $2.00;  2  or  more  bu.,  $1.80  per  bu.;  10  bu,, 
$16.00. 

YELLOW  CLARAGE — A  medium  early  variety  if  grown  in 
Central  and  Northern  Ohio,  where  it  is  extensively  cultivated. 
It  produces  a  cylindrical,  heavy  ear  of  medium  length  filled 
with  broad  grains.  A  reliable  producer. 

Peck,  50c;  bu.,  $1.60;  2  or  more  bu.,  $1.50  per  bushel. 

JOHNSON  COUNTY  WHITE— Has  won  nine-tenths  of  all 
the  prizes  at  the  National  Exposition.  The  ears  are  cylindrical 
in  shape  within  two  inches  of  the  tip,  then  slightly  tapering; 
average  length  about  ten  inches  in  length,  7  inches  circum¬ 
ference.  Grain  pure  white  on  a  white  cob,  deep  wedge-shape 
and  high  in  protein.  Shelling  tests  show  8  8  per  cent  shelled 
corn.  Tips  of  ears  well  filled,  butts  rounded  and  filled  down 
to  medium-size  shank.  Strong,  vigorous  grower,  rooting  down 
well,  withstanding  heat  and  drought.  Matures  in  110  days, 
and  often  yields  100  to  125  bushels  per  acre. 

Peck,  70c;  bu.,  $2.25;  5  bu.,  $2.00  per  bushel. 

ENSILAGE  CORNS 

The  silo  has  become  such  an  essential  part  of  modern  farm 
equipment  that  the  corn  with  which  to  fill  it  deserves  careful 
consideration.  In  economizing  on  acreage  by  producing  the  maxi¬ 
mum  tonnage  without  sacrificing  quality  of  ensilage  we  recom¬ 
mend  two  varieties  of  corn  as  desirable. 

EUREKA  ENSILAGE — A  tall,  leafy  corn,  growing  from  12  to 
15  feet  high,  with  enormous  growth  of  foliage.  It  bears  at 
least  two  ears  to  the  stalk,  maintaining  the  quality  of  the 
heavy  quantity  it  produces.  Especially  recommended  for  fertile 
soils. 

Peck,  50c;  bu.,  $1.60;  5  or  more  bu.,  $1.50  per  bushel. 

RED  COB  WHITE  ENSILAGE— A  pure  white  corn  that  will 
yield  as  much  as  45  tons  green  fodder  to  the  acre.  It  is  sweet 
and  succulent,  high  in  nourishment.  Stalks  are  large  and  leafy 
and  sucker  freely  with  abundant  foliage. 

Peck,  50c;  bu.,  $1.50;  5  bu.  or  more,  $1.40  per  bushel. 
TREAT  SEED  CORN  WITH  SEMESAN,  JR. 

We  strongly  recommend  that  Seed  Corn  be  treated  with 
Semesan,  Jr.  before  planting.  The  expense  is  so  slight  and  it  it  so 
easily  applied  that  it  is  good  business  judgment  to  use  this  pre¬ 
caution. 

For  description  and  cost  see  back  cover  of  catalogue. 
FERTILIZER 

Any  grade  or  analysis  for  Corn,  Tobacco  and  Truck  Crops 
always  in  Stock  at  competitive  prices. 


POOR  SEEDS  ARE  NOT  CHEAP  AT  ANY  PRICE 


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SEED  OATS 


Experience  has  demonstrated  that  in  this 
latitude  oats  grown  from  year  to  year  de¬ 
teriorate,  both  in  quality  and  vigor.  To 
attain  best  results  it  is  necessary  to  renew 
seed  oats  at  least  once  in  every  three  years, 
and  this  should  be  done  by  discarding 
home-grown  seed  and  substituting  good, 
vigorous,  Northern-grown  grain.  We  draw 
our  seed  supply  each  season  from  the  North 
and  Northwest,  and  results  have  confirmed 
the  truth  of  the  above  statement.  As  usual, 
we  shall  have  to  offer  an  ample  supply  of 
superior  Northern-grown  seed  oats  of  dif¬ 
ferent  leading  varieties. 

Never  buy  Seed  Oats  without  first 
seeing  sample.  Ours  are  free.  Prices  for 
over  five  bushels  quoted  on  application.  All 
prices  include  cost  of  bags. 

SWEDISH  SELECT  — Of  comparatively 
recent  introduction,  Swedish  Select  has 
become  one  of  the  leading  varieties  grown 
in  this  country.  Vigorous  growers,  both 
in  stock  and  root,  they  do  not  lodge 
easily,  and  are  not  so  liable  as  other 
varieties  to  rust  or  smut.  They  are  pure 
white  in  color,  grain  very  plump,  short 
and  thick,  with  a  thin  hull.  They  are  medium  early  in  season 
heavy  in  weight  and  heavy  yielders.  In  a  test  extending  over 
four  years,  Prof.  Moore,  of  the  Wisconsin  Experiment  Station, 
found  them  the  most  satisfactory  of  thirty-six  varieties. 

Our  splendid  stock  of  seed  is  all  Northern  grown,  vigorous 
and  thoroughly  cleaned.  Send  for  sample.  Peck,  20c;  bu.,  60c; 
2  to  5  bu.,  50c  per  bu.  Ask  for  prices  on  larger  quantities. 

SILVER  MINE — A  popular  and  widely  grown  variety  of  oats, 
considered  by  many  good  farmers  the  best  oats  in  cultivation. 
They  are  very  heavy  yielders,  and  yield  is  what  counts.  The 
straw  is  of  medium  length,  strong  and  does  not  lodge  easily; 
grain  plump,  rather  long  and  heavy  in  weight.  Our  stock  is 
extra  fine. 

Price — Peck,  20c;  bu.,  60c;  2  to  5  bu.,  50c  per  bu.  Ask  for 
prices  on  larger  quantities. 

IOWA  103 — A  new  production  bred  by  Prof.  L.  C.  Burnett, 
Agronomist  at  the  Iowa  Agricultural  College,  and  now  the 
most  popular  variety  of  oats  in  that  state.  It  is  an  early  oat 
and  while  the  grain  is  not  large,  it  is  plump  and  heavy  with  a 


thin  hull.  Straw  is  strong  and  resists  lodging  even  on  strongest 
soils.  This  is  a  superior  oat,  as  yields  always  exceed  expecta¬ 
tions.  Known  also  as  "White  Kherson”.  Price:  Peck,  20c;  bu., 
60c;  2  to  5  bu.,  50c  per  bu.  Ask  for  prices  on  larger  quanti¬ 
ties. 

BIG  FOUR — Almost  a  standard  variety  of  oats.  One  of  their 
chief  characteristics  is  the  stiffness  of  the  straw,  and  they  al¬ 
ways  stand  up  well.  The  grain  is  rather  long,  pointed,  heavy 
in  weight  and  high  in  feeding  value.  They  are  pure  white, 
large  grain  and  heavy  yielders.  We  have  a  stock  of  fine  seed, 
as  our  samples  will  prove. 

Price:  Peck,  20c;  bu.,  60c;  2  to  5  bu.,  50c  per  bu.  Ask  for 
prices  on  larger  quantities. 

BURT  OR  NINETY  DAY — Recommended  where  a  quick  crop 
of  oats  is  desired.  Sown  extensively  in  the  South  and  South¬ 
east  both  for  hay  and  grain.  Grows  vigorously  and  makes  a 
good  yield  of  grain. 

Price:  Peck,  25c;  bu.,  80c;  2  to  5  bu.,  75c  per  bushel. 
Ask  for  prices  on  larger  quantities. 

FULGHUM  AND  SIBERIAN  OATS— Ask  for  prices. 

Can  supply  in  any  quantity  desired  at  all  seasons  high- 
grade,  recleaned.  Western  White  Oats,  suitable  either 
for  feeds  or  seed.  Market  prices  govern.  Ask  for  sample. 


SPRING  BARLEY 

ODERBRUCKER — Wisconsin  pedigreed.  A  6-row  Bearded  Bar¬ 
ley,  vigorous  and  prolific.  A  profitable  feed  crop  and  may  also 
be  used  as  a  nurse  crop  for  alfalfa. 

Ask  for  samples  and  prices. 

FLAX  SEED 

High-grade,  recleaned,  for  seed  or  medical  purposes.  Lb.,  15c; 
3  lbs.,  35c;  peck,  $1.00;  bu.,  $3.50.  Bags  25c  each  extra. 

SPRING  RYE 

Spring  Rye  is  a  valuable  catch  crop  and  its  culture  is  often 
profitable  north  of  the  latitude  of  the  Ohio  River.  Would  es¬ 
pecially  call  attention  to  its  value  as  a  nurse  crop  for  Alfalfa. 
Ask  for  samples  and  prices. 


WINTER  RYE 

Always  in  stock,  recleaned,  pure  Winter  Rye  suitable 
for  seeding  purposes.  Ask  for  samples  and  prices. 

WINTER  WHEAT 

Located  in  a  section  producing  a  superior  grade  of  Winter 
Wheat,  we  annually  handle  considerable  quantities  for  seed  pur¬ 
poses.  Can  always  supply  Trumbull,  Fulhio  and  Michigan  Amber 
carefully  recleaned  and  graded  and  solicit  inquiries. 

RUSSIAN  SUNFLOWER 

Immensely  productive  and  easily  grown.  A  cheap  and  su¬ 
perior  feed  for  poultry.  Four  quarts  to  acre.  /4  lb.,  10c;  lb.,  20c; 
5  to  25  lbs.,  10c  per  lb.;  25  lbs.  or  more,  8c  per  lb.;  100  lbs., 
$6.00. 


TREAT  SEED  OATS  and  SEED  BARLEY  WITH  CERESAN,  the  perfect  smut  and  scab  control. 


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STOCK 

DIGESTER  TANKAGE 

60%  Protein 

There  is  no  hog  feed  containing  a 
higher  percentage  of  protein  and  bone 
ash,  and  none  so  free  from  waste. 

Neither  do  we  know  where  these  in¬ 
gredients  can  be  bought  so  cheaply  as 
in  Digester  Tankage.  Compare  your 
protein  cost  in  this  with  the  follow¬ 
ing  common  hog  feeds.  One  ton  corn 
contains  200  pounds;  middlings,  300 
pounds;  oil  meal,  660  pounds. 


Swift’s  Digester  Tankage  is  guar¬ 
anteed  to  contain  1,200  lbs.,  protein 
to  every  ton.  No  one  growing  or  fat¬ 
tening  hogs  should  be  without  an 
ample  supply  of  this  feed  on  hand. 

Market  Price. 

Special  price  on  large  quantities. 


FEEDS 

BLATCHFORD’S  CALF  MEAL 

(The  Perfect  Milk  Substitute) 

Solves  the  calf  problem,  enabling  milk  producers  to  sell 
their  milk,  rear  their  calves  on  this  feed,  and  make  a  profit  in 
the  operation.  One  pound  of  this  meal  thoroughly  mixed  with 
warm  water  or  separator  milk  is  equivalent  in  feeding  value  to 
one  gallon  whole  milk,  while  it  can  be  secured  for  less  than  one- 
third  the  cost. 

This  is  not  an  experiment,  but  the  fact  is  well  proven  that 
calves  taken  from  the  cow  and  placed  on  this  ration  thrive 
equally  as  well  as  those  raised  on  milk. 

Blatchford’s  is  the  original  and  we  have  found  none  other 
quite  so  satisfactory.  25-lb.  bag,  $1.10;  50-lb.  bag,  $2.00;  100- 
lb.  bag,  $3.90.  Ask  for  prices  on  larger  quantities. 


STRAIGHT  OR  MIXED  FEEDS 


Every  well-regulated  feed  business  now  has  facilities  for  mixing  feeds  to  order.  We  not  only  carry  a  full  stock  of  the  neces¬ 
sary  ingredients,  but  also  are  equipped  to  produce  dry  feeds  complying  with  any  formula  desired.  We  assure  the  use  of  pure,  sweet 
and  fresh  ingredients  and  solicit  trade  of  this  character. 

We  also  call  attention  to  the  large  number  of  ready-mixed  feeds  on  the  market.  Many  of  these  feeds  represent  the  results 
of  scientific  study  and  wide  experiment.  It  is  not  possible  to  offer  all  the  good  mixed  feeds  that  are  made,  but  we  meet  the  demand 
of  our  trade  with  a  complete  line  of  Dry  and  Molasses  Dairy  Feeds,  Dry  and  Molasses  Horse  Feeds.  We  invite  inquiry  and  take 
pleasure  in  submitting  information  in  reference  to  feed  for  any  purpose  with  any  kind  of  livestock. 


Alfalfa  Meal 
Linseed  Oil  Meal 
Cotton  Seed  Meal 
Corn  Feed  Meal 
Gluten  Feed 

Fine  Ground  Whole  Oats 
Fine  Ground  Barley 
Wheat  Bran 
Wheat  Middlings 


Meat  Scraps  (50%) 

Hexite  Dairy  Fe’d 
Globe  Dairy  Balancer  (32%) 
Globe’s  Dairy  Feed  (24%) 
Schumacher  Sugared  Feed 
S.  B.  Horse  and  Mule  Feed 
Globe  Hog  Feed 
Globe  Hog  Balancer  (28%) 
White  Hominy  Feed 


SEMI-SOLID  BUTTERMILK 

Creamery  buttermilk  condensed  to  a  thick,  semi-solid  paste.  In  this  form  it  has  the  highest  feeding  and  medicinal  value. 

It  is  fed  with  equally  profitable  results  to  pigs,  poultry  and  sheep.  Its  health-giving  and  health-preservipg  qualities  are  recog¬ 
nized.  The  use  of  Semi-Solid  Buttermilk  promotes  the  production  of  good  hogs  economically  and  with  the  least  risk  of  loss  from 
disease.  Diluted  at  the  rate  of  one  gallon  of  Buttermilk  to  forty  gallons  of  water,  the  cost  is  less  than  lc  a  gallon. 

May  be  used  with  success  in  feeding  poultry  and  at  any  age  from  hatching  up  to  and  including  the  laying  hens.  The  Ken¬ 
tucky  Experiment  Station  found  that  the  use  of  Semi-Solid  Buttermilk  increased  egg  production  by  40%. 

We  recommend  careful  consideration  of  the  use  of  Semi-Solid  Buttermilk  and  request  a  chance  to  supply  feeders  a  booklet 
containing  full  description  and  feeding  direction. 

It  is  put  up  in  sizes  indicated,  and  we  sell  it  from  warehouse  in  single  packages  as  follows: 

450-lb.  barrel,  2%c  lb.;  250-lb.  barrel,  }%c  lb.;  140-lb.  keg,  3%c  lb.;  1-gal.  cans,  80c  each. 


Special  Prices  on  Larger  Quantities 


FEED  REPEATER  EGG  MASH  AND  COMPARE  RESULTS 


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POULTRY  FEEDS 

Careful  and  competent  attention  is  given  our  feed  department.  We  not  only  carry 
carefully  selected  makes  of  Poultry  Feeds,  but  manufacture  under  our  own  brands,  feeds 
that  have  an  extensive  use  in  this  territory. 

We  are  not  quoting  prices  on  feeds,  as  constant  market  fluctuations  destroy  the 
value  of  catalogue  quotations.  Prices  in  any  quantity  quoted  on  application.  On  mixed 
orders  aggregating  one  thousand  pounds  or  more  in  100-pound  bags,  ton  prices  will  ap¬ 
ply.  All  feed  prices  include  cost  of  bags. 

THIS  IS  AN  OPPORTUNITY  TO  SECURE  QUALITY  FEEDS 

AT  DELIVERED  PRICES 


—  We  Invite  Correspondence  — 


STARTING  FEEDS 


Mashes — 


Conkey’s  Buttermilk  Starting  Feed 

(See  page  30) 

Grains — 

If  preferred  to  mashes  these  Chick  grains  may  be  used  for 
feeding  the  first  eight  weeks. 

Conkey’s  Chick  Grains 
Globe  Chick  Feed 

Both  high-grade  mixtures  of  sweet  and  clean  grain. 


GROWING  FEEDS 

Mashes — 

Conkey’s  Buttermilk  Growing  Mash 
Globe  Growing  Mash 

Both  Buttermilk  Feeds. 

Grains — 

Conkey’s  Growing  Grains 
Globe  Developing  Feed 

Both  high-grade  standard  mixtures  at  prices  that  are  in  line 
with  quality. 


GRANULATED  DRIED  BUTTERMILK 


Not  only  sell  dried  buttermilk  in  any  quantity  desired  but  can  mix  to  order  any  feed  with  or  without  buttermilk.  SunMTT 

FORMULA  AND  ASK  FOR  PRICE  ON  FEED  IN  ANY  AMOUNT  PACKED  AS  DESIRED. 


REPEATER  EGG  MASH 

An  honest,  uniform  and  reliable  feed  produced  according  to  a  scientific  formula.  Before  manufacturing  this  feed 
in  quantities  it  was  tried  thoroughly  in  an  experimental  way.  Its  success  as  an  egg-producer  was  so  complete  that  each  season  brings 
a  gratifying  increase  in  demand. 

In  tests  it  will  stand  up  with  any  of  the  standard  laying  mashes.  At  the  same  time,  by  elimination  of  a  heavy  advertising 
overhead,  Repeater  Egg  Mash  goes  on  the  market  at  a  price  that  represents  a  material  saving  to  the  feeder. 

All  we  ask  is  a  trial  on  this  feed;  the  results  will  bring  the  next  order. 

GECCO  EGG  MASH — A  standard  ground  grain  mixture  with  15%  Meat  Scraps  and  Oil  Cake. 

GLOBE  LAYING  MASH — Another  high-grade  feed  in  same  class  as  others  preceding. 

GLOBE  EGG  BALANCER — Contains  no  corn.  Supplements  farm  grain  feeds. 

Any  one  of  these  mixtures  is  recommended  for  egg  production.  Samples  and  delivered  prices  on  request. 


SCRATCHES 

SPECIAL  SCRATCH — Manufactured  by  an  approved  formula. 
Contains  Cracked  Corn,  Wheat,  Barley,  Kaffir  Corn,  Buck¬ 
wheat,  Oats  and  Sunflower  in  correct  proportions.  Consider¬ 
ing  quality,  the  cheapest  Scratch  on  the  market.  Sample  mailed 
on  request. 

Globe  Scratch 
Conkey’s  Scratch  Grains 

Two  excellent  mixtures  of  national  reputation. 

POULTRY  GRAIN  AND  SEEDS 

CHICKEN  MILLET— 2  lbs.,  20c;  5  lbs.,  30c;  25  lbs.,  90c; 
100  lbs.,  $3.00. 

SUNFLOWER  SEED— Per  lb.,  15c;  2  lbs.,  25c;  5  lbs.,  50c;  50 
lbs.,  $3.50;  100  lbs.,  $6.00. 

KAFFIR  CORN— 2  lbs.,  15c;  9  lbs.,  50c;  100-lb.  bag,  $2.25. 
FIELD  PEAS  for  Pigeons— 5  lbs.,  50c;  100-lb.  bag,  $6.50. 
BUCKWHEAT— 6  lbs.,  30c;  50  lbs.,  $1.50;  100  lbs.,  $2.50. 


MISCELLANEOUS 

CRACKED  CORN — Clean,  sweet  grain  reduced  to  any  fineness 
desired.  Yellow  or  White. 

OATS — Prepared.  Either  Rolled  or  Steel  Cut.  4  lbs.,  2  5c;  8  lbs., 
50c;  100-lb.  bag,  $2.25. 

CRUSHED  OYSTER  SHELLS— Poultry  or  chick  size.  5  lbs., 
10c;  50  lbs.,  75c;  100-lbs.,  $1.25. 

PIGEON  FEED— 5  lb.,  30c;  10  lbs.,  50c;  50  lbs.,  $1.75;  100 
lbs.,  $3.00. 

PEARL  GRIT — Three  sizes.  10  lbs.,  15c;  50  lbs.,  50c;  100  lbs., 
90c. 

CHARCOAL — Coarse,  Medium  or  Fine.  3  lbs.,  15c;  5  lbs.,  25c; 

50-lb.  bag,  $1.50;  5  bags,  $7.00. 

GRANULATED  BONE— 5  lbs.,  30c;  9  lbs.,  50c;  25  lbs.,  $1.00; 
100  lbs.,  $2.75. 

MEAT  SCRAPS  (Swift’s)— 5  lbs.,  25c;  10  lbs.,  40c;  50  lbs., 
$1.25,  100-lb.  bag,  $2.00. 


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ONKEY  fed  chicks  are  lucky  fellows.  They  just  naturally  outlive  and 
outgrow  chicks  raised  on  other  feeds.  This  ready  prepared  mash  con¬ 
tains  all  the  elements  needed  for  safely  starting  baby  chicks,  ducklings, 
goslings,  poults,  guineas,  pheasants  and  all  self-feeding  young  fowls. 

This  superior  chick  mash  was  the  first  commercial  poultry  feed  con¬ 
taining  buttermilk — that  is  why  we  call  it  the  ORIGINAL  buttermilk 
starting  feed. 

It  is  a  scientifically-balanced  feed  as  clean  and  wholesome  as  “infant 
food.”  Selected,  plump  grains,  ground  to  proper  fineness,  are  com¬ 
bined  with  other  ingredients  so  as  to  make  the  feed  readily  digestible, 
palatable  and  nutritious.  TASTE  it,  SMELL  it,  that’s  the  way  to  judge 
a  chick  feed. 


Conkey’s  carries  buttermilk  in  just  the  right 
proportion  as  an  aid  in  prevention  of  bowel 
troubles.  White  Diarrhea,  “leg  weakness,”  etc. 
The  buttermilk  is  Semi-Liquid  buttermilk, 
blended  with  the  other  ingredients  by  the  ORIGI¬ 
NAL  process  in  such  a  way  as  to  preserve  the  appe¬ 
tizing,  tonic  and  other  properties  of  the  newly- 
churned  product.  This  avoids  the  terrible  heat 
usually  required  in  “drying”  buttermilk. 

Lactic  acid  in  buttermilk  is  described  as  an 
“Intestinal  Broom”  which  sweeps  away  un¬ 
friendly  bacteria  and  disease  germs.  Buttermilk 
is  also  rich  in  one  of  the  vitamins  necessary  to 
growing  birds.  It  is  a  wonderful  appetizer,  aid 
to  digestion,  and  flesh  builder. 

Poultry  raisers  declare  that  their  chicks  grow 
tivice  as  fast  on  Conkey’s. 


It  is  not  the  buttermilk  alone  that  protects  the 
chicks  during  the  critical  first  6  weeks.  The  secret 
is  in  the  combination  of  these  materials  by  the 
Conkey  method — the  balancing  of  the  ration, 
as  Conkey  alone  knows  how. 

Don’t  be  influenced  by  “cheaper”  imitations 
labeled  “buttermilk” — that  word  may  be  used 
to  deceive  unwary  buyers — to  cover  up  a  mul¬ 
titude  of  “sinful”  grains,  mill  sweepings,  poi¬ 
sonous  weed  seeds,  musty  screenings,  worthless 
by-products,  or  other  poor  material  having  little 
or  no  nutritive  value. 

One  woman  wrote:  “My  chicks  just  love  Conk¬ 
ey’s.  It  is  so  tasty,  and  my,  how  they  do  grow. 
Better  still,  we  didn’t  have  a  single  loss  in  the 
present  hatch,  no  White  Diarrhea  or  other  bowel 
troubles  like  before  we  began  using  Conkey’s.” 


Conkey’s  is  all  the  chicks  need  the  first  6  weeks 
except  greens,  charcoal,  grit,  clean  water  and  some 
fine  scratch  grains  in  the  litter  for  exercise.  Give 
grit  and  water  from  the  start.  During  the  second 
week  add  green  stuff  and  in  the  fourth  week  finely 
cracked  grains,  like  Conkey’s  Chick  Grains. 

Packed  in  convenient  sizes  from  234 
lbs.  up.  Buy  134  lbs.  for  every  chick. 
Ask  or  write  for  prices. 


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Crude  Protein,  14%;  Crude  Fat  3%; 
Crude  Fibre,  4% ;  Nitrogen  Free  Extract, 
60%;  Carbohydrates,  64%. 

Ingredients 

Semi-Liquid  Buttermilk,  Com 
Meal,  Corn  Feed  Meal,  Oatmeal, 
WheatMiddlings,  Raw  Bone,  Blood 
Flour,  Meat  Meal,  Dried  Milk 
Albumen,  Salt  34 %• 


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TELL  US  YOUR  POULTRY  PROBLEMS.  MAY  BE  THAT  WE  CAN  HELP  3 1 


Growing 

Mash 


will  make  them  grow  faster, 
mature  quicker  and  be  ready  to 
lay  earlier  than  when  fed  on  any 
other  feed. 


You’ll  never  know 
unless  you  try  it 
and  see 


Growing  birds  need  “growing  feed”.  In  addition  to  proteins, 
carbohydrates,  etc.,  they  need  A,  B  and  D  vitamins.  Conkeys  Gecco 
Growing  Mash  with  Y-O  supplies  all  these  elements — including  the 
all  important  vitamins.  You  can  secure  this  mash  with  Y-O  already 
mixed  in  at  only  a  few  cents  more  per  bag. 

GECCO  EGG  MASH 

MAKES  THEM  LAY 

An  egg  mash  must  do  three  things:  it  must  make  the  birds  lay; 
it  must  supply  all  elements  needed  for  health  and  vitality,  and  it  must 
do  these  three  things  at  a  minimum  cost.  Conkeys  Gecco  Egg  Mash 
excels  in  these  three  points.  Using  it  has  put  thousands  of  flocks  on 
a  more  profitable  basis.  It  will 
make  your  flock  pay  bigger  too. 

It  can  be  had  either  with  or 
without  Y-O  already  mixed  in. 

Ask  your  dealer. 


Use  And  Recommend  Conkey  Feeds 


They  Will  Increase  Your  Profits 


Conkey's 

GECCO 


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MISCELLANEOUS  POULTRY  SUPPLIES 

B-K  DISINFECTANT  AND  POULTRY  LITTER 


STERILIZER 

A  powerful  non-poisonous  germ  killer  and  a  solvent  of  all 
protein  matter.  Used  extensively  about  dairies  for  cleaning  cans 
and  utensils  and  for  all  diseases  of  poultry  which  are  acquired 
through  the  mouth  or  throat.  Keeps  brooders,  incubators,  coops 
and  the  birds  themselves  sanitary. 

It  is  clean  and  leaves  things  clean. 


4  oz.  bottle  . $  .30 

10  oz.  bottle  . 50 

32  oz.  bottle  . 90 

1  gal . 2.00 


CARBOLA 

The  Modern  Disinfecting  Whitewash 


Lightens  Labor  Saves  Expense 

An  absorbent,  keeping  floors  of  coop  and  house  sweet  and 
pure.  It  does  not  provide  lodgement  for  vermin  and  keeps  fowls 
clean  preventing  droppings  from  clinging  to  them.  By  spreading 
two  to  three  inches  thick  it  provides  a  covering  so  springy  that 
birds  do  not  injure  themselves  when  alighting  on  it.  As  it  lasts 
two  or  three  times  as  long  as  any  other  litter  it  saves  not  only 
money  but  time,  making  unnecessary  much  unpleasant  labor 
about  the  poultry  yards.  There  are  no  unpleasant  odors  where  it 
is  used  and  saves  much  of  the  cost  of  disinfectants.  Used  by  all 
leading  poultry  raisers.  One  bale  will  cover  about  120  square 
feet,  2  inches  deep  or  80  square  feet,  3  inches  deep.  Cost,  $2.75 
per  bale.  Reduced  prices  on  larger  quantities. 


For  use  in  the  Poultry  House,  Stock  Barn,  House,  Garden 
or  Garage. 

A  5 -pound  package  mixed  with  7  quarts  of  water  makes 
2/2  gallons  of  disinfectant  white  paint — enough  to  cover  from 
500  to  700  square  feet  of  surface. 

Full  directions  on  each  package. 


5  lb.  carton  . $  .75 

10  lb.  carton  .  1.25 


AVENARIUS  CARBOLINEUM— Wood  Preserving  Paint  Stain. 
Kills  Chicken  Mites  or  Fowl  Ticks  in  Poultry  Houses.  Apply 
once  a  year — will  do  the  work.  See  Guarantee.  1  gal.  can, 
$1.50;  5  gal.,  $6.50. 


Pratt’s  Poultry  Worm  Powder  — 
50c  and  $1.00. 

Pratt’s  N-K  Capsules  —  Poultry 
Worm.  Box — 50  Capsules,  $1.00; 
100  Capsules,  $1.75;  500  Capsules, 
$7.00;  1000  Capsules,  $12.00. 

Pratt’s  Lice  Killer  — 15  oz.  pkg., 
25c;  48  oz.  pkg.,  50c. 

Pratt’s  Poultry  Regulator — 26  oz. 
pkg.,  25c;  4  lb.  pkg.,  50c;  12  lb. 
pkg.,  $1.50;  25  lb.  pail,  $3.00. 


Pratt’s  Animal  Regulator — 21  oz.  pkg., 

25c;  48  oz.  pkg.,  50c;  12  lb.  bag,  $1.00; 

25  lb.  pail,  $3.00. 

Pratt’s  Roost  Paint — Kills  lice.  l/2  pt. 
can,  75c;  1  pt.  can,  $1.25;  1  qt.  can, 

$2.00;  1  gal.  can,  $6.00. 

Pratt’s  Dip  and  Disinfectant — 1  qt., 

60c;  Z2  gal-,  95c;  1  gal.,  $1.60. 

CONKEY’S  DIATEX  — White  Diarrhea. 

Packages  25c,  50c  and  $1.00.  Special 
950  tablets  at  $3.75. 

CONKEY’S  LICE  POWDER— 15  oz.  box, 

3  5c;  48  oz.  box,  75c. 

CONKEY’S  POULTRY  TONIC—  1 l/2  lb. 
box,  25c;  314  lbs.,  50c;  7  lbs.,  $1.00; 

12  lb.  pail,  $1.60;  25  lbs.,  $3.00. 

MERCK’S  IODINE  VERMIFUGE — For  Worming  Poultry.  One- 
half  pound  bottle  $4.50;  with  doser  $4.85. 


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MOE’S  OAT  SPROUTER 


All  metal.  Six  heavy  galvanized  iron 
pans.  Sectional  frame  can  be  quickly  taken 
apart  and  stored  in  small  space.  Size  of  pans 
16  x  18  inches.  Height  of  frame  three  feet. 

Price  $5.00. 


ALL  METAL  NESTS 

Get  rid  of  lice  and  mite  infested  wooden  nests.  No  more 
dirty  nests  and  no  more  dirty  eggs.  Concave  bottoms  incline 
tops,  with  or  without  traps.  In  groups  of  6,  10  or  15  nests. 

Ask  for  prices  and  quantity  discounts. 

GLASS  CLOTH — Lets  Violet  Rays  through.  Much  cheaper  and 
stronger  than  glass.  Comes  in  rolls  3  6  in.  wide.  Sells  at  7c 
per  sq.  foot  or  50c  per  sq.  yard. 

CEL-O-GLASS — Unbreakable,  weatherproof  and  very  flexible. 
Used  to  advantage  in  Brooder  Houses,  Hot  Beds,  Green  Houses, 
Sky-lights  or  Sleeping  Porches.  $1.50  per  sq.  yard.  Special 
prices  by  the  roll. 


POULTRY  LEG  BANDS 

CELLULOID  SPIRALETS — Three  sizes  of  American,  Asiatic 
and  Mediterranean  Breeds.  10  colors — black,  white,  pink,  red, 
dark  blue,  garnet,  green,  yellow  and  purple.  15c  per  dozen; 
30c  for  25;  50c  for  50;  75c  for  100. 

PIGEON  AND  BABY  CHICK  SIZES— Same  price. 

BANDETTES — Broad,  brightly  colored  celluloid  leg  bands  with 
large  visible  numbers.  Five  colors — red,  yellow,  pink,  blue  and 
green. 

Bandettes  are  sold  only  in  sets  of  25  in  one  color.  Numbered 
1  to  25,  26  to  50,  51  to  75,  76  to  100. 

Prices  25  for  60c;  50  for  $1.10;  100  for  $2.00. 

SELF  LOCKING  METAL  LEG  BANDS 


Set  Numbered  1  to  12 .  15c 

Set  Numbered  1  to  25  . 25c 

Set  Numbered  1  to  100  .  75c 


POULTRY  PUNCHES — Small  but  practical.  Can  be  used  for 
baby  chicks.  25c  each. 

IDEAL  POULTRY  PUNCH — Scissor  type.  Works  easily  and 
clean.  50c  each. 

NOPCO  COD  LIVER  OIL 
liquid  sunshine 

Triple  bulk  tested  Oil  for  Poultry  and  Live  Stock.  Mixing 
directions  on  every  package. 

1  qt.  can,  50c;  l/2  gal.,  $1.10;  gal.,  $2.00;  5  gal.,  $9.00;  30 
gal.  drum,  $45.00. 


CONKEY’S  Y-O 

YEAST  WITH  COD  LIVER  OIL 

A  special  process  combination  of  Yeast  and  Cod  Liver  Oil 
combining  the  health  giving  and  invigorating  properties  of  both. 
Mix  with  Mash  1%  to  2%  depending  on  stage  of  growth. 

Full  directions  on  Each  Box. 

Prices:  1  lb.  box,  50c;  2  lb.  box,  90c;  5  lb.  can,  $1.60;  25 
lb.  can,  $6.50;  50  lb.  can,  $11.50. 


SUPPLIES  IN  STOCK  TO  MEET  EVERY  POULTRY  NEED 


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POULTRY  FOUNTAINS  AND  FEEDERS 


10-A  McCURDY  OUT  DOOR  FEEDER 

This  Feeder  is  built  in  2 /z  and  4-bushel  sizes. 

2  J4  bushel  Feeder  is  15  inches  wide,  26  inches  high,  25 
inches  long,  giving  50  inches  feeding  space. 

Built  of  24  and  28  guage  galvanized  steel.  Price  $5.00. 
12-A  4  BUSHEL  FEEDER  is  19  inches  wide,  29  inches 
high,  25  inches  long,  giving  50  inches  feeding  space. 

Built  of  24  and  28  gauge  galvanized  steel.  Price  $6.00. 


18-B  }  BUSHEL  FEEDER  is  15  inches  wide,  19  inches  high, 
46  inches  long,  feeds  from  both  sides  giving  92  inches  feeding 
space. 


MOE’S  GRIT  AND  SHELL 
BOXES — Grit,  shell  and  char¬ 
coal  can  not  be  more  economi¬ 
cally  supplied  than  in  one  of 
these  inexpensive  compartment 
boxes.  Can  also  be  used  as  a 
feed  hopper  for  little  chicks. 
Made  of  heavy  galvanized  iron 
in  three  sizes. 

No.  45 — Two  compartments. 
For  baby  chicks.  Capacity  about 
Vk  bu.,  40c. 


LIFT 

COVER 

TO 

FILL 


No.  9 — Three  compartments.  For  grown  fowls,  75c. 
No.  90 — Four  compartments.  For  grown  fowls,  $1.00. 


McCURDY  6-QUART  CHICK  FOUNTAIN 


This  fountain  i  s 
built  in  two  parts. 
Detach  bucket  pulling 
upwards,  fill  with 
water,  insert  pan  in 
top  of  bucket,  invert 
and  the  fountain  is 
ready  for  use.  Ab¬ 
solutely  sanitary  and 
the  handiest  fountain 
on  the  market. 

Price  90c. 


McCURDY  6-QUART  MILK  FOUNTAIN 

A  successful  Metal  Milk  Fountain,  constructed  of  Char¬ 
coal  Tin,  the  same  metal  used  in  the  construction  of  cream  cans. 

Milk  fed  in  this  fountain  will  not  injure  baby  chicks.  It  has 
five  openings.  %  x  7  *4  inches.  Bucket  and  pan  are  separate  and 
as  easily  cleaned  as  an  ordinary  bucket.  Price  $1.25. 


36-G  McCURDY  MILK  TROUGH  is  constructed  of  the 
same  material  as  the  fountain.  It  has  adjustment  rod,  adjustable 
to  the  size  of  the  growing  chicks.  For  milk,  water  or  mash.  Price 
40c. 

McCURDY  STRAIGHT  SIDE  CHICK  FEEDER 


Built  of  24  and  28  gauge  galvanized  steel. 


Number 

Capacity 

Holes 

Price 

424-C 

13  lbs. 

34 

$1.65 

436-C 

19  lbs. 

54 

2.30 

44  8 -C 

25  lbs. 

72 

3.00 

MOE’S  ROUND  BABY  CHICK  FEEDER — Practical,  well-made 


No. 

130-E 

Length 

30  in. 

Spaces 

40 

2 

Packed 
in  carton 

Price 

$1.00 

136-E 

36  in. 

48 

2 

in  carton 

1.20 

148-E 

48  in. 

64 

2 

in  carton 

1.45 

feeding  device  that  will  last  for  years.  Made  in  two  sizes: 


No.  11 — Diameter,  6  in.,  8  feeding  holes . 10c 

No.  12 — Diameter,  8J4  in.,  12  feeding  holes . 20c 


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INSECTICIDES  AND  FUNGICIDES 


Insecticides  and  Fungicides  cannot  well  be  sent  by  mail.  Only  net  prices  are  quoted, 
purchaser  to  pay  express  or  freight  charges.  Write  us  for  prices  on  larger  quantities  than 
quoted.  Ask  for  any  information  relative  to  these  goods. 


T r/vde.  /\aric  E*e.OU  5. Canada Australasia 

SCALECIDE 

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BO.  Pratt  Goapany 

M’iFO  CHEMISTS 
NEW  YORK  GIT Y.  U.A.A. 


SCALECIDE  IS  TRULY  THE  COMPLETE  DORMANT  SPRAY.  It  does  a  thor¬ 
ough  job  by  creeping  under  the  protective  scales  and  into  cracks  and  crevices  of  the  rough 
bark.  Applied  in  the  fall  it  controls  scale  of  all  kinds,  bud-moth,  pear  psylla,  peach  leaf- 
curl,  and  fungous  cankers.  The  delayed  dormant  spray  with  Scalecide  controls  scale,  ap¬ 
his,  pear  thrips,  leaf  miner,  case  bearer,  leaf  roller,  European  red  mite,  bud-moth,  and 
fungous  cankers.  And  in  addition  year  after  year  use  of  Scalecide  invigorates  the  trees. 

Scalecide  is  pleasant  to  use,  it  does  not  injure  even  the  eyes.  It  is  non-poisonous.  It 
saves  the  cost  of  nicotine;  saves  the  cost  of  spreader;  will  not  freeze  in  the  coldest  weath¬ 
er  and  saves  three-fourths  of  the  freight  and  haulage.  A  fifteen  gallon  drum  of  Scalecide 
covers  the  same  trees  as  a  fifty  gallon  barrel  of  Lime-Sulphur.  Mixes  with  cold  water  and 
stays  mixed.  One  part  Scalecide  to  15  to  20  parts  water. 

Prices:  One  qt.  can,  60c;  1  gal.  can,  $1.40;  5  gal.  can,  $4.90;  10 
gal.  can,  $8.50;  15  gal.  Drum,  $12.00;  30  gal.  Barrel,  $19.00;  50  gal. 
Barrel,  $26.50. 

SULFOCIDE 

Sulfocide  is  a  highly  concentrated  non-poisonous  liquid  sulfur  fungicide — entirely 
distinct  from  lime-sulphur.  Within  a  few  minutes  after  the  spray  is  applied  and  before  it 
is  dry,  Sulfocide  is  decomposed  by  the  action  of  the  air  leaving  a  film  of  extremely  fine 
sulphur  in  its  most  active  fungicidal  form. 

Briefly  these  are  the  reasons  why  Sulfocide  is  a  better  summer  spray;  it  does  not 
russet  apples  (bordeaux  does);  it  does  not  devitalize  foliage  and  dwarf  the  fruit  (lime- 
sulfur  does) ;  it  can  be  used  on  both  peaches  and  apples  and  on  all  kinds  of  fruits  and 
vegetables  (no  other  fungicide  can).  It  imparts  to  fruit  a  beautiful  luster  and  finish.  It 
costs  no  more  than  home-made  bordeaux.  Mix  1  gal.  Sulfocide  to  200  gal.  water.  Prices: 

1  pint  can,  50c;  1  qt.  can,  85c;  I  gal.  can,  $2.25;  5  gal.  can,  $7.50. 


PYROX 

A  combination  of  Arsenate  of  Lead  and  Bordeaux  Mixture  that 
is  particularly  adapted  for  fruits,  but  is  equally  as  good  for 
spraying  shrubs,  flowers  and  vegetables.  Does  not  wash  off.  A 
dense,  heavy  paste,  ten  pounds  of  which  makes  sixty  gallons 
of  spray.  Full  directions  on  each  package.  1  lb.  can,  50c;  5  lb. 
can,  $1.75;  10  lb.  can,  $3.00;  25  lb.  keg,  $6.25;  100  lb.  keg, 
special  price  on  application. 

KEROSENE  EMULSION — For  use  against  sucking  insects  either 
on  plants  or  animals.  Apply  by  adding  water  in  proportion  25 
to  50  parts  water  to  1  of  Emulsion.  Very  effective  in  destroy¬ 
ing  cabbage  worms,  cut  worms  and  lice  on  plants.  Standard 
remedy  for  some  forms  of  tree  scale.  %  gal.,  45c;  gal.,  $1.50. 

WHITE  HELLEBORE — Not  so  poisonous  as  Paris  Green.  Can 
be  dusted  or  sprayed  in  solution  with  water.  /2  lb.,  3  0c;  lb., 
50c. 

TREE  TANGLEFOOT — For  Climbing  Insects,  such  as  Gypsy, 
Brown  Tail  and  Tussock  Moth,  Canker  Worm,  Cut  Worm 
and  Ants.  Put  band  completely  around  tree.  Complete  direc¬ 
tions  with  each  package.  50c  per  lb.,  3  lbs.,  $1.45. 

NICOTINE  SULPHATE  (Black  Leaf  40) — Destroys  plant  lice 
of  all  kinds.  Use  in  house,  greenhouse  or  conservatory.  1  ounce 
makes  8  gallons  spray,  enough  for  ordinary  home  and  lawn 
purposes  and  sells  for  35c.  5  oz.  bottle,  $1.00;  1  lb.  bottle, 
$2.25;  2  lb.  tin,  $3.35;  5  lb.  tin,  $6.25;  10  lb.  tin,  $10.75. 

PARA-DICHLOROBENZINE— Used  for  killing  peach  tree 
borer.  Use  in  September  and  October  for  best  results.  Direc¬ 
tions  on  package.  1  lb.,  50c;  5  lbs.,  $2.25;  10  lbs.,  $4.00. 

MIAMI  FLY  SPRAY — New  improved.  Ready  for  use,  affording 
quick  relief.  In  use  in  many  leading  stables  and  dairies.  l/2 
gal.,  65c;  1  gal.,  $1.00. 


SLUG  SHOT  — 

Well-  known 
preparation  i  n 
use  for  thirty 
years,  and  is  a 
standard  insect¬ 
icide.  Can  be 
used  on  all 
sorts  of  vege¬ 
tation  when¬ 
ever  insect  pests 
appear,  but  is 

especially  recommended  to  destroy  potato  bugs,  cabbage  worms 
and  the  stripsd  bugs  on  melons,  squashes  and  cucumbers.  1  lb. 
carton,  25c;  5  lb.  pkg.,  75c;  20  lbs.  or  over,  10c  per  lb. 

EVERGREEN — Non-poisonous  insecticide,  is  harmless  to  man, 
live-stock,  birds  and  pets  and  will  not  injure  tender  plants. 
Kills  aphis,  leaf  hoppers,  rose  slugs,  red  spiders,  cut-worms, 
mealy  bugs,  leaf  tiers,  cucumber  beetle,  rose  chafer,  and  many 
other  insects.  Effective  against  both  chewing  and  sucking  in¬ 
sects.  1  oz.  bottle,  35c;  6  oz.,  $1.00;  16  oz.,  $2.00;  32  oz. 
cans,  $3.50;  1  gal.  can,  $13.00. 

DAT  AT/  The  New  Scientific  Spray  for  Gar- 
V  UEEIy  den, Orchard  and  Greenhouse  Pests 

Volck  is  one  of  the  most  powerful  insecti¬ 
cides  known.  It  is  a  contact  spray  and  wonder¬ 
fully  effective  on  red  spider,  mites,  aphis, 
thrips,  mealy  bugs,  scales,  white  flies,  codling 
moth,  caterpillars  and  leaf  rollers.  Let  us  send 
you  a  circular  giving  full  information,  /2  pt., 
50c;  pint,  75c;  quart,  $1.00;  gal.,  $3.00. 

ATOMIZER — For  use  with  Fly  Chaser  or  for  spraying  small 
trees,  bushes  and  flowers.  Capacity  three  pints.  All  tin,  85c; 
same  with  brass  tank,  $1.25. 

DUSTERS — For  applying  Slug  Shot,  Paris  Green,  etc.,  on  plants 
and  bushes.  /2  gal.  size,  60c  each;  1  gal.  size,  80c  each. 


A  KILLER  FOR  EVERY  BUG,  A  CURE  FOR  EVERY  BLIGHT 


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Prices  subject  to  change.  INSECTICIDES  AND  FUNGICIDES  Comply  with  all  Federal 

Write  for  Quantity  Prices.  and  State  Regulations 


ACME  GARDEN  GUARD 

A  garden  insecticide  and  fungicide  for  use  as  a 
dust.  No  water,  no  mixing,  no  muss. 

For  use  on: 

Cabbage,  cauliflower,  tomato  plants,  melon 
vines,  currants  and  gooseberries  and  other  vege¬ 
tables,  flowers  and  shrubs  of  many  kinds. 

Prices:  1  lb.  sifter  carton  25c;  5  lb.,  75c. 

ACME  PARIS  GREEN 

A  rich  emerald  color  and  of  fine  fluffy  physical  character. 
Containing  55%  arsenious  oxide,  will  give  quickest  control 
where  extreme  measures  are  necessary. 

For  use  on: 

Potatoes,  cotton,  tobacco,  also  to  mix  with  arsenate  of  lead 
for  fruit  tree  spraying  where  quick  results  are  necessary. 

Prices:  %  lb.,  15c;  1  lb.,  40c;  5  lbs.,  $1.75;  14  lbs.,  $4.00. 

ACME  ARSENATE  OF  LEAD 

The  most  favored  arsenical  insecticide  found  on  the  American 
market.  It  is  safest  to  use  on  tender  foliage  and  sticks  well  on 
the  leaves.  Recommended  for  fruit  trees,  vegetables,  bushes  and 
tobacco.  Can  be  used  as  dust  or  spray. 

Prices:  l/z  lb.,  15c;  1  lb.,  25c;  4  lbs.,  65c. 

Ask  for  prices  on  larger  quantities. 


ACME  ALL  ROUND  SPRAY 

Flowers,  vines,  shrubs,  roses,  vegetables, 
need  protection  same  as  commercial  crops.  All 
Round  Spray  contains  the  three  leading 
remedies  used  by  all  large  growers:  Arsenate 
of  Lead,  Nicotine  Sulphate  and  Bordeaux 
Mixture. 

Perfect  protection  for  the  small  user  is  as¬ 
sured  by  complete  directions  in  form  of  spray¬ 
ing  guide  attached  to  every  package. 

Prices:  %  lb.,  40c  each;  lb.,  90c  each. 

ACME  BAIT-M 

An  effective  insecticide  bait  which  will  throw  a  ring  of  pro¬ 
tection  around  shrubs,  flowers  and  plants  in  garden  and  lawn. 

For  use  against  snails,  cutworms,  sow  bugs,  grasshoppers  and 
many  other  insects  which  migrate  along  the  ground. 

Prices:  1  lb.,  3  5c;  3  lbs.,  75c;  15  lbs.,  $2.75. 

ACME  LONDON  PURPLE 

A  favored  insecticide  for  5  0  years.  Now  stronger  and  better 
than  ever.  London  Purple  is  one  of  the  lightest  and  fluffiest 
powdered  insecticides  on  the  market,  assuring  complete  coverage 
and  greatest  adhesion  to  foliage. 

For  use  on  potatoes,  cotton,  tobacco,  sugar  beets  and  many 
other  shrubs  and  vegetables  affected  by  leaf  chewing  insects. 

Prices:  \\  lb.,  15c;  lb.,  30c;  4  lbs.,  60c. 


ACME  LIME  SULPHUR 

A  standard  3  3  degree  Baume  lime  and  sulphur  converted  into 
a  dry  powder  but  having  all  the  effectiveness  of  the  liquid  pro¬ 
duct  when  dissolved  in  water. 

For  use  on. 

Dormant  spraying  against  scale,  peach  blight,  leaf  curl  and 
twig  borer.  Summer  spraying  against  scab,  soot,  blotch,  red 
spider  and  mite. 

Prices:  1  lb.,  25c;  5  lb.  can,  $1.00;  10  lb.  can,  $1.75;  12J4 
lb.  bag,  $1.50;  25  lb.  drum,  $3.50;  100  lb.  drum,  $11.50;  200 
lb.  drum  put  up  in  12  V2  lb.  bags,  $21.00. 

ACME  TWO-WAY  SPRAY 

A  balanced  insecticide  and  fungicide  containing  a  14%  ar¬ 
senate  of  lead  and  83%  Bordeaux  Mixture.  Two  results  with 
one  application. 

Use  wet  or  dry  on: 

Apple,  sour  cherry,  currant,  and  gooseberry,  grape,  pear, 
plum,  strawberry,  pecan,  bean,  beet,  cucumber,  pepper,  potato, 
tomato  and  many  other  fruits  and  vegetables. 

Prices:  l/2  lb.,  20c;  lb.,  3  5c;  4  lbs.,  90c. 

ACME  ANT-KILL 

Acme  Ant-Kill  is  the  product  of  exhaustive  research  and 
testing  to  make  it  as  highly  desirable  as  possible  together  with 
correct  timing  of  its  effect. 

The  Acme  Ant-Kill  cottage  set  contains  3  ounce  bottle  syrup, 
5  service  cups  and  5  nails. 

Prices:  Set,  75c;  2  oz.,  35c;  3  oz.,  45c;  Traps,  3  for  25c. 

ACME  BEAN  BEETLE  DUST 

A  special  beetle  preparation  most  effectively 
used  against  Mexican  bean  beetle.  Being  both 
stomach  and  contact  poison,  it  is  sure  to  give 
quick  results. 

To  be  applied  only  as  a  dust.  For  use 
against: 

Mexican  bean  beetle,  potato  bug,  cucumber 
beetle  and  many  other  less  common  hard 
shelled  beetles. 

Prices:  1  lb.,  25c;  4  lbs.,  60c. 


ACME  BORDEAUX  MIXTURE 

Prevents  large  losses  caused  by  blight,  rot,  mildew,  scab,  an- 
thracnose  and  certain  other  fungous  diseases.  It  stimulates  plant 
growth  and  greatly  increases  the  harvests.  Almost  every  kind  of 
vegetable,  fruit  and  shrub  can  be  greatly  improved  by  early  use 
of  Bordeaux  Mixture. 

Prices:  1  lb.,  30c;  4  lbs.,  65c. 

ACME  CALCIUM  ARSENATE 

The  cheapest  arsenical  insecticide  on  the  market  but  of  great 
economy  and  efficiency  for  certain  purposes.  The  accepted  dust 
for  boll  weevil  poisoning  on  cotton;  also  recommended  to  com¬ 
bat  chewing  insects  on  potatoes,  vegetables,  cotton  and  certain 
fruit  trees. 

Prices:  1  lb.,  25c;  4  lbs.,  60c. 

ACME  SPRAY  SOAP 

A  (fish  oil)  soap  effective  in  destroying  many  sucking  insects 
and  lice  on  plants,  trees,  ferns,  etc.  Also  used  extensively  with 
cylinder  oils  making  the  oil  emulsions  to  reduce  the  surface 
tension. 

Prices:  1  lb.,  30c;  5  lbs.,  $1.25. 

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HUDSON  SPRAYERS 


MISTY 

A  well  known,  popular  design  of  sprayer 
for  applying  insecticides.  For  us<  in  the 
hon.e  and  back  yard  garden. 


No.  452 


45c 


3 


MAJOR  DUSTER 

For  all  powdered  insecticides.  Has  upshoot  nozzles  and  extra 
extensions.  A  very  practical  dust  gun. 


No.  665 


$1.00 


ECONOMY 

A  moderately  priced,  high  quality  sprayer. 
Holds  4  gallons.  Side  seam  riveted.  All 
seams  specially  made  and  heavily  soldered. 
Equipped  with  special  spray  hose  and  18 
inch  brass  extension  rod.  Pump 
of  seamless  brass  tube. 

No.  125  .  $4.25 


PERFECTION 


A  high  pressure  compressed  air 
sprayer  for  the  fruit  grower  and 
gardener.  Made  in  brass  or  gal¬ 
vanized.  All  seams  riveted  and 
soldered.  Capacity  4  gallons. 
Top  and  handle  are  malleable. 
Pump  of  seamless  brass  tube. 
Equipped  with  27  inch  hose  and 
18  inch  brass  extension  rod. 


No.  110G  . $6.25 


No.  110B  .  9.25 


SPRAYER  ACCESSORIES 

Straight  and  Elbow  Nozzles,  Bamboo  and  Metal  Ex¬ 
tension  Rods,  Strainers,  Stop  Cocks,  Funnels,  Hose, 
Hose  Couplings  and  Pole  Holders. 

We  carry  in  stock  Peerless  Dust  Guns  and  a  com¬ 
plete  line  of  all  sizes  Feeney  Dusters.  Ask  for  de¬ 
scription  and  prices. 

BARREL  OUTFIT 

Develops  200  pounds  working  pressure,  easily  main¬ 
tained.  Has  the  special  non-clogging  strainer  and 
dasher  agitator  which  cleans  strainer  at  each  stroke 
of  pump.  Equipped  with  6  ft.  of  hose,  4  ft.  iron 
extension  and  Ideal  angle  nozzle. 

No.  4B  . $25.00 


MODOC  BUCKET  PUMP 

An  all  brass  pump  with  bronze  valve  parts.  Develops 
high  pressure.  Continuous  in  operation.  Equipped 
with  5  ply  spray  hose  and  iron  extension.  Has  ad¬ 
justable  malleable  foot  rest. 

No.  122  MODOC  . $3.20 


PLANT  FOODS 


For  Gardening  Success 

Select  good  seeds  and  plants,  care  for  them  properly,  and  feed 
them  regularly  with  Vigoro,  the  complete,  balanced  plant  food. 

Vigoro  contains  all  of  the  food  elements  plants  must  get  from 
the  soil  to  produce  rich-green,  velvety  lawns,  beautiful  flowers,  full- 
foliaged  shrubs  and  trees,  and  early,  delicious  vegetables.  Vigoro  is 
“the  square  meal  for  all  plants.” 

Clean,  odorless,  and  economical.  Simple  directions  for  using 
Vigoro  in  every  bag  or  package.  Used  annually  on  3,000,000  homes. 
We  recommend  it  highly. 


100-lb.  Bag  $4.00 
50-lb.  Bag  2.50 

25-lb.  Bag  1.50 
10-lb.  Pkg.  .85 
5-lb.  Pkg.  .50 
12-oz.  Pkg.  ,  .10 
F.O.B. 


A  Product  of  Swift  &.  Company 

VIGORO 

W  Complete  plant  food 


“Use  Vigoro  on  Everything  You  Qrow” 


PULVERIZED  SHEEP  MANURE 


SULPHATE  OF  AMMONIA 


A  pure,  natural  manure  for  use  on  lawns,  flower  beds  and 
vegetable  gardens.  It  is  a  highly  nutritious  plant  food,  con¬ 
taining  all  the  elements  for  promoting  rapid  and  vigorous 
growth.  As  a  fertilizer  it  is  immediately  available,  thus  giving 
quick  results.  It  is  not  offensive  in  odor  and  contains  no  weed 
seeds.  Usually  used  dry,  yet  it  may  be  dissolved  to  make  a  liquid 
manure.  When  used  dry  it  requires  no  raking  and  does  not  pro¬ 
duce  an  unsightly  appearance. 

Prices:  5  lbs.,  25c;  15  lbs.,  55c;  25  lbs.,  75c;  50  lbs.,  $1.25; 
100  lbs.,  $2.25. 


LAWN  LIME 

Lime  is  often  necessary  to  remove  acidity  of  the  soil.  Noth¬ 
ing  else  is  so  effectual  in  renovating  old  lawns  and  gardens.  In 
some  instances  it  is  useless  to  attempt  to  secure  a  stand  of  grass 
without  first  applying  lime.  Apply  at  the  rate  of  25  lbs.,  per 
100  square  feet,  or  half  ton  per  acre. 

Prices:  80  lb.  sack,  75c;  3  sacks,  $2.00.  Apply  for  prices 
on  larger  quantities. 

BACTERIAIZED  HUMUS 

Humus  in  some  form  is  essential  to  plant  life.  This  article 
has  been  used  for  many  years  and  is  especially  desirable  for 
flower  gardens,  lawns  and  vegetable  gardens. 

Prices:  5  lbs.,  15c;  25  lbs.,  60c;  50  lbs.,  $1.00;  100  lbs., 
$1.65. 

"PECO”  PEAT  MOSS 

FINE  GRANULATED  FOR  ALL  HORTICULTURAL  USES. 

$2.75  per  bale  of  12  54  cu.  ft. 

75c  per  small  bale — 13x11x9  in. 

PURE  BONE  MEAL 

Pulverized  ground  bone  is  quickly  effective,  as  it  rapidly 
becomes  available  plant  food.  Has  a  wide  range  of  use  on  lawns 
and  in  flower  culture.  Apply  200  to  500  pounds  per  acre. 

Prices:  1  lb.,  10c;  5  lbs.,  25c;  10  lbs.,  40c;  25  lbs.,  75c; 
50  lbs.,  $1.25;  125-lb.  bag,  $2.75. 

ATLACIDE  (Calcium  Chlorate)  Weed  killer.  Kills 
Thistle,  Quack  Grass,  Poison  Ivy,  Wild  Morning 
Glory,  Bindweed,  Wild  Poppies  and  other  forms 
of  vegetation.  Dust  away  your  weeds.  3  J4  lb. 
Can,  $1.00:  50  lb.  Drum,  $7.00. 


Prices:  1  lb.,  10c;  2  lbs.,  15c;  10  lbs.,  50c;  25  lbs.,  $1.00; 
50  lbs.,  $1.75;  100  lbs.,  $3.00. 

NITRATE  OF  SODA 

Prices:  1  lb.,  10c;  2  lbs.,  15c;  10  lbs.,  50c;  25  lbs.,  $1.00; 
50  lbs.,  $1.75;  100  lbs.,  $3.00. 

MURIATE  OF  POTASH 

Prices:  1  lb.,  10c;  2  lbs.,  15c;  10  lbs.,  50c;  25  lbs.,  $1.00; 
50  lbs.,  $1.75;  100  lbs.,  $3.00. 


CYCLONE  SEED  SOWER 


A  handy  and  Satisfactory  Seeder.  It  is  well  built  from  good 
material  and  operates  with  a  crank.  A  sloping  feed  board  keeps 
the  hopper  filled  without  tilting  the  machine.  An  automatic 
Feed  Adjustment  gives  positive  Force  Feed  throughout.  Guaran¬ 
teed  absolutely  to  handle  all  kinds  of  heavy  grain  and  grass  seeds. 

Price  $1.85  Hamilton.  If  ordered  by  mail,  add  postage  for 
4  pounds. 


THE  "HORN”  SEED  SOWER 

A  cheap,  practical  Seeder,  sowing  Clover,  Timothy,  and  all 
smooth  seeds  evenly.  Will  broadcast  seed  30  feet  and  is  adjust¬ 
able  to  sow  any  amount.  Easily  operated.  Fully  guaranteed.  Price, 
postpaid,  only  85c. 


A  HUMUS  BASE  LEGUME  INOCULANT 


Leading  agricultural  authorities  and  successiui  farmers 
everywhere  use  and  recommend  inoculation  of  all 
legume  seed.  Use  HUMOGERM  for  increased  yield, 
finer  crops  and  richer  soil.  HUMOGERM  contains 
billions  of  high  bred  nitrogen-fixing  bacteria  specially 
prepared  for 

All  Clovers,  Alfalfa,  Vetch,  Soy  Beans,  Cow 
Peas,  Peanuts,  Garden  Peas,  Beans,  Sweet  Peas 

These  selected  strains  help  the  plant  develop  heavier  clusters  of  nodules  on  their 
roots  and  store  the  nitrogen  taken  from  the  air  instead  of  the  soil.  HUMOGERM  is 
the  cheapest  “fertilizer”  you  can  buy  for  any  plants  of  the  legume  family. 

LOW  IN  PRICE  —  HIGH  IN  QUALITY 

This  superior  inoculant  prepared  by  the  exclusive  Earp-Thomas  Process  supplies  a 
higher  percentage  of  nitrogen  for  the  plants.  HUMOGERM  cultures  are  stronger 
because  of  the  method  used  to  produce  them.  They  are  the  only  humus  cultures 

packed  in  sterilized  humus  and  the 
only  ones  containing  the  sugars  and 
salts  necessary  to  prolong  their  life. 

Billions  of  Live  Virile  Germs 
in  Every  Can 

You  get  more  for  your  money 
when  you  buy  HUMOGERM — 
lower  first  cost  per  bushel — bigger 
profits  because  greater  value — and 
an  increase  of  50  to  300  per  cent  in 
crop  yield. 


Humogerm  Prices 


For  Clovers, 
Alfalfa 
(Small  Seeds) 


Yl  Bushel 
1  Bushel 
2Vl  Bushel 
10  Bushel 


$ 


For  Peas,Vetch,Beans, 
Cow  Peas,  Soy  Beans, 
Peanuts,  Lespedeza 
(Large  Seeds) 

1  Bushel  $  .35 

2  Bushel  .50 

5  Bushel  1.00 

20  Bushel  4.00 


When  ordering  always  state  kind  of  seed 


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Seed  Disinfectants 

Control  SeecUborne  Diseases  of  Farm  Crops 
Stimulate  Germination  Improve  Stands 


SEMESAN  BEL 

or  seed  white  and  sweet  potatoes 

Simply  mix,  dip,  drain,  dry 
and  your  seed  potatoes  are 
ready  for  planting.  Semesan  Bel 
may  be  used  on  either  whole  or 
cut  seeds  pieces.  Semesan  Bel 
effectively  controls  such  seed- 
borne  disease  organisms  as  scab 
rhizoctonia  and  black-leg.  By 
controlling  these  diseases, 
germination  is  generally  in¬ 
creased,  stand  improved  and  the 
resultant  crop  bigger  and  of 
berter  quality.  One  pound  treats 
16  to  20  bushels  of  seed.  Du 
Bay  Semesan  succeeds  the  products  sold  as  Du  Pont  Semesan 
Bel  and  Bayer  Dipdust. 


SEMESAN  JR. 

for  seed  field  and  sweet  corn 

Semesan  Jr.  is  especially  effective 
in  controlling  seed-borne  infections 
of  diplodia,  Gibberella  and  Basis- 
poriuni,  without  harming  the  seed 
embryo  in  the  least.  Its  use  pro¬ 
tects  the  seeds  from  rotting  in  the 
ground  and  makes  possible  earlier 
planting  which  generally  results  in 
increased  yields.  Improved  germi¬ 
nation,  better  stands,  control  of 
certain  diseases,  increased  yields  are 
the  benefits  which  thousands  of 
farmers  are  reaping,  at  a  cost  of 
less  than  3  c.  an  acre.  Succeeds  the 
products  sold  as  Du  Pont  Semesan  Jr.  and  Bayer  Dust. 


semesan  Bel 

Instantaneous  Dip 
Disinfectant 

for 

Seed  Potatoes 


five  pounds  net 


SemesanJr 

Dust  Disinfectant 
S— 

Seed  Corn 


FIVE  POUNDS  MIT 


PRICES:  4  oz.,  50c;  1  lb.,  $1.75;  5  lbs.,  $8.00;  25  lbs.,  $31.25 
Du  Bay  Seed  Disinfectants,  like  many  agricultural  chemicals,  are  poisonous  in  nature  and  owing  to 
present  Postal  Regulations  cannot  be  sent  through  the  mails,  but  must  be  sent  by  express  or  freight. 


Treat  All  Seeds  Before  Planting  with  Du  Bay  Disinfectants 

Inquire  for  SEMESAN  for  treating  FLOWERS  and  VEGETABLES;  also  CERESAN  for 

treating  SMALL  GRAINS.