McMahon's 1952 seed annual : our 56th year / McMahon Company Inc.

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TOP LAWN MIX

A mixture, of the finest quality seeds, that
we have developed after years of experi-
ence. All of the grasses in it are fine
bladed and deep rooting. There:just isn’t

a better combination for this area. Sow
5 lbs. per 1,000 sa. ft.
Tilbs-$7.95 5 lbs. $4,50 10 lbs. $8.50

WESTERN LAWN MIX

Made up of fine grades of Kentucky Blue
Grass, Rye Grass, Red Top Grass, and
White Dutch Clover for planting a desirable
lawn.

Lilberd. 00

KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS

Produces a deep dark green lawn of close
thick turf. Maintains its green color until
late in fall. Roots are deep, and plants
are very hardy.
1 1b. $ .90

5 lbs. $3.50 10 lbs. $6.50

5 lbs. $4.25
RED TOP

A fast growing grass that is ideal for use
in mixtures and is highly adapted to a wide
variety of soils and conditions,

Tel bees 70 5 lbs. $3.25 10 lbs. $6.00

WHITE DUTCH CLOVER

A small, close growing, dwarf clover used
extensively in making lawns. It is a rapid
grower with spreading habits, and can be
cut close to the ground without injury to
the plant.

1 1b. $1.00

10 lbs. $8.00

5 lbs. $4.60 101bs. $9.00

SHADY NOOK MIX

A mixture of grasses that is best to use in
Shade under trees and north of buildings.
Will also do good in the sun.
1 lb. $1.00 5 lbs. $4.75 10 lbs. $9.00

POA TRIVIALIS

Especially for shady places where it is

difficult to get a satisfactory lawn. Re-
quires frequent watering.
1 lb. $1.05 . lbs. $5.00 10 lbs. $9.50

BUFFALO GRASS
A low growing perennial grass that spreads
by surface runners. For dryland lawns sow
1 lb. per 400 sq. ft. Treated for quick germ-
ination.
Libaol.o 5 1bs. $6.00. 101bs. $11.50

FAIRWAY STRAIN, CRESTED WHEATGRASS

The dryland lawn grass that can be used to
a fine advantage in lawns, fairways, school
yards, parks, and farm lawns. This is short-
er, has more leaves than the regular strain.
Sow 1 lb. to 100 sa. ft.

ICL DREGE UO 5 lbs. $3.50

RYE GRASS

An excellent ‘‘nurse’’ grass where a quick
growth is wanted. Not long lasting. Good
in moist soils.
1 lb. $ .30

10 lbs. $6.50

5 lbs.: $1.35 10 lbs. $2.50
HIGHLAND BENT GRASS

It is fine leaved, bright green in color, and
creeps both below and above the ground.
The hardiest of all Bent grasses.

-1 lb, $1.40 5 lbs. $6.75 10 lbs. $13.00

GEGISTERED BRANDS GARDEN SEEDS

Garden seeds are all quoted POSTAGE PAID, and shipments will be made the same day
your order is received. All our garden seeds are selected and grown under climatic con-
ditions suited to this climate and will give excellent results under average conditions.

THE Garden Book
of the Year

A COMPLETE GUIDE

FOR THE HOME

GARDENER——Containing more real, down

to earth information than any seed catalog
you’ve ever read. Write or ask for yours

now.

All Garden Seeds available in 10¢ packets.

BEANS

%-lb 1-lb
Improved Golden Wax .30 .50
Pencil Pod Blk. Wax .25 .45
Tendergreen 220 «40
Burpee's Stringless ~22 .40
Kentucky Wonder 222 40
Henderson Bush Lima .22 .40
-Navy Beans nals) 6745)

Oz. Y-lb
Early Blood Turnip 15 .45
Crosby's Egyptian 15 .45
Detroit Dark Red antes vie
Swiss Chard Silver ails}

BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Pkg.

Dwarf Improved -10
CABBAGE

Oz.

Golden Acre -20

Copenhagen Market 20

Ferry's Hollander .25

Late Flat Dutch 229
CARROTS

%-lb

Chantenay Ss Ou

Danvers Half Long pulsy Bak
Ox Heart
Nantes Coreless

CAULIFLOWER

Pkg.
Snowball

~29
SWEET CORN

%-lb 1-lb
Golden Hummer 20 .35
Golden Bantam 20
Golden Sunshine -20
Tendergold Hybrid . 30
Golden Bantam Hybrid .30 .
Midgolden Hybrid .30 .50

CUCUMBERS
Oz

%-lb
Everbearing -20 .60
Chicago Pickling -20 .60
Imp. Long Green Aly tht)
Early White Spine -20 .60
Straight 8 20 .70

LETTUCE

Oz.” %-lb
3lb_ Blk. Seeded Simpson .20 60
1.30 prizehead .20 .60
sip New York 515 (Head) .35 1.00
1.00
1100
1.00 Oza |bmel-lb
.70 Rockyford (green) 520m GON 1S80)
Hales Best -20 .60 1.80
Honey Rock 220 .60 1.80
%-Ib Hearts of Gold -20 .60 1.80
Ath
275 NASTURTIUMS
75 Sweet Peas ~
-65 :
Tall Mixed en ais she
Nasturtiums Are 5
Oz. Spencer Giant
-30 Sweet Peas se ahh 745743)
- 60 IIb 5-lb
-60 White Onion Sets 220 6.90
alti Yellow Onion Sets -20 .90
51}
Oz, 4-lb
Llb So. Port White Globe -60 1.80
1.60 Yellow Globe 5008150
1.60 Yellow Sweet, Spanish -00 1.50
1.60 ;
100 Plants 500 Plants 1000 Plants
Oz. .20 .90 1,75
1.60
Oz. ‘a-lb
5-lb Hollow Crown LOMO
1.50
1.20 PEAS
2.25 American Wonder PAY gay Atk
2.25 Little Marvel erAlh Seep Gh)
2,25 Everbearing 220) 230690
Laxtonian ati asky Ave
Alaska SLeesO moO
L-lb Dwarf Telephone 020 .35 «6.99
1.80 Dwarf Grey Sugar A710) cél) GUE)
1.80
1.80 Oz. Y%-lb
2.10 Bell or Bull Nose ROOnWetD

25¢ package Hybrid Tomato Seeds with
purchase of $2.00or more of Garden Seeds.

Add 2% Sales Tax to all Garden Seed Orders.

HERBS

Oz. “%-lb

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PUMPKINS

Oz. Y%elb 1-lb

Connecticut Field lS 550) 1.550

Sugar Pie elo OOP. 50

Cheyenne Bush 20 .60 1.80

- RADISHES

Oz. %-lb 1-lb

Early Scarlet Globe -10 .30 .90

French Breakfast aLOn ORO 0)

Crimson Giant Oe 3 Olmes o0)

White Icicle 710/730! 290

Early Sc. Turnip WO sk GEXe)

Rose Winterlong LOR. SON .00
RUTABAGAS

Oz. “lb 1-lb

Imp, Am, Pur. Top LON SOOO

= Oz, %:lb= 1lb

Bloomsdale 1 Or 200 GD

King of Denmark HG) ody lls}

SQUASH

Oza 4-lbentib

Warty Hubbard s20N COLL ETD

Table Queen -20 .60 1.75

Y1.. Sum Cr'kneck 20 GON 1.75
TOMATOES

%'Oz. Oz.

Ground Cherry -40 .70

John Baer 340) 5,70

Earliana -40 .70

Marglobe oo 010

Sioux SOO moO

Bonny Best -40 .70
TURNIPS |

Oz. lb 1-lb

Purple White Globe 7 LO 0.3 Ole 90

White Egg -10 .30 .90

WATERMELONS

Oz) iba ib

Dixie Queen aA si) al atye,

Coles Early sey ec 'G) Thab Ta)

Kleckley's Sweet °15 =©.50 1.40

Early Kansas COMO ON LOO

New Hampshire -40 1.20 3.50

CAWN w CARDEW SEEDS

New Process Vigoro*

Supplies Flowers, Shrubs, Grows BETTER

Plants QUICKER

A clean, odorless, soluble powder that makes com-

Trees, Vegetables, and
Grass with the Plant Food pp aie ie eapan pag one

Nutrients Needed from Soil! TibiamncaeUVMeae ae metr:
BLOZ Cone OC mia D can tO

Millions of gardeners the nation over have found
that gardening success came easier when they fed
everything they grew with Vigoro. It is complete
lant food, clean, odorless, easy to use . . . but ;

oie important of all, scientifically formulated to ROWE'L-EZY
feed plants right. It encourages balanced growth | All purpose lawn and

. plants with fine sturdy roots, thrifty stem and | garden edger. $4.95
leaf-growth, that bear beautiful flowers or a
happy harvest of extra tasty vegetables. Order
enough for everything you

grow . . . 3 pounds per = RED STEER PLANT FOOD

100 square feet for lawns

A PRODUCT UF SWIFT

... 4 pounds per hun- The answer to a ready source of
dred square feet of flowers, Nitrogen and Phosphorus for lawns,
vegetables, etc. gardens, and field crops. The
analysis is 10-20-0.
100-Ib. bag.... $5.25 Price f.o.b. Rapid City
50-lb. bag.... 3.15 Ton Lots $93.40
Dobe bar ane Less than ton lots(801b. bag) 3.80
10-Ib. bag..... .95 S
S-lbebagaeee £03
1-lb. bag... 15

METCO SPRINKLER

Metco’s curtain of rain uniformly
waters extra large rectangular plots
with one or two settings without over-

Endo Pest

EndoPest gives you three-way control over lapping. é

most garden pests .. . with one easy-to-use Model M $12.95
product. Just a few strokes with the exclusive, Model J 9.95
cartridge refillable dust gun and you have all RAP-—ID-GRO

the protection most gardens need.

Prices » rhe 100% usable plant food that con-
Applicator Gun $ .98 tains hormones that control growth
Refill (10 oz.) 15 and the essential chemicals and 11
2-lbs. 1.98 vital food elements. One pound of

this equals 176 lbs. of liquid fer-
tilizer or 100lbs. of other fertilizers.
Mix 1 lb. to 22 gai. water.

Price $9.95 ik - . @ oz. pkg. $ .25
COLORADO .44 GARDEN DUSTER 1 lb. can 1.25
5 lb. can 4.50

Chlordane 5% Dust $ .89 10 lb. can 8.75

VIGORO SPREADER

For the perfect distribution of Vigora
and Grass Seed. a |

ROSETONE a combination of hormones and vitamins specially pre-
pared to make your rose bushes flourish.
1/2.0z, 25¢ 30z. $1.00

FRUITONE for tomatoes produces earlier crop and more and
bigger tomatoes. Gye, VARY 20z. $1.00

ROOTONE for increased rooting of cuttings, seeds, and bulbs.
Trial package 25¢ 20z. $1.00

TRANSPLANTONE a hormone vitamin powder for stimulating
roots in transplanting.
Trial Pkg. 25¢ 30Z. $1.00

PREMIER

Swedish € Northland

PEAT MUSS

CERTIFIED- VACUUM CLEANED

The highly absorbent, weed-free, odorless, organic soil
conditioner. Lightens heavy clay. Holds moisture and

CRAB GRASS
Pay KILLER

Nt ca ret EN

CRABGRASS KILLER

Will kill crabgrass and mouse-ear chick-
weed without killing clover, blue grass,
fescue and other deep rooted perennial
grasses.

61%4 oz. can (will treat 500 sq. ft. of ma-
ture crabgrass or 1,000 sq. ft. of seed-
ling) $1.00
26 oz. Can 3.00

plant food near roots in sandy soils. Gives all soils a
more loam-like texture. Grows stronger roots that de-
velop lovelier plants. Excellent, too, for mulching and
transplanting.

Large Bale $4.90

Small Bale 3.45
Also available in 1 bu. and 3 bu.
bags.

BARWEED Dandelion Killer 80z. 79¢

THE ORIGINAL

er NEW IMPROVED WEEDONE

Kills lawn weeds, brush and stumps. Does not give off vapors
that injure flowers, vegetables or shrubs. No residue harmful to
humans or animals.

8 oz. can $1.00 Ot 2ei)

ACP GRASS KILLER

A new grass killer offering effective control of
certain noxious grasses in crop land, pastures,
driveways and cobbled walks. Also for control-
ling perennial grasses such as Johnson, quack,
Bermuda and para. Leaves the ground dormant |
for a period of 90days. Lower dosages will sup- V 25 pkg. $ .95
press both annual and perennial grasses such as ; ies ys 100 pkg. 3.10
crabgrass, foxtail, chess, blue grass and red top,
leaving a grass cover where desired.
10 pound drum $5.40

Start your Garden Earlier
\\this year—with HOTKAPS

Our Alfalfa Seed is all Northern grown.
and Montana. This is the hardiest seed available.

DAKOTA NO. 12

This is alfalfa from long established
stands which has proven to be superior,
and which has survived the extremes
in climate during the past 20 years or

more. Per bu. 100 lbs.
Dak. 12 (96% Pure) $36.25 $59.50
Dak. 12 (98% Pure) 42.60 70.50
Dak. 12 (99% Pure) 43.80 {ORY

GRIMM

This variety is one of the earliest and
best known of the pedigreed varieties. It

has proven its ability towithstand drought |

and winter—killing. Per bu. 100 lbs.
Dakota Grown (98% Pure) $43.20 $71.50
Dakota Grown (99% Pure) 44.50 73.50

COSSACK

This is a very vigorous growing variety,
that is second only to Ladak in hay pro-
duction. Cossack produces a fine stem-
med hay and is particularly well adapted
to those areas in S. Dak. where two or
three cuttings of hay are obtained. The
most popular alfalfa in western S. Dak.
Per bu. 100 lbs.
Dakota Grown (98% Pure) $43.90 $72.50
Dakota Grown (99% Pure) 45.00 74.50
Certified Blue Tag 52.50
NOTICE

|The 1952 Agricultural Conservation Program
'for Pennington County calls for payments for
the establishment of additional acreage of
| perennial grasses and legumes.

(a) Seeding Alfalfa or Alsike Clover $ .45
(b) Seeding Brome Grass .20
(c) Seeding Wheatgrasses o20
(d) Red Clover .30

See your county committee for full details

NOTICE — Prices include bags and
are subject to market changes.

It was grown in Western South Dakota, Wyoming

FREE SAMPLES upon request.
RANGER

Ranger is a new variety developed by the
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture by combining
several superior strains. It is wilt resis-
tant, winter hardy and adapted to our
western climatic conditions. Our Regis-
tered Ranger is from foundation stock
grown in S. Dak. Plant Registered Ranger
for seed production as you can certify the
seed produced from this seed.

Per bu.
Ranger (99% Pure) $48.20
Registered Blue Tag 62.75

(From Foundation Stock)

LADAK

The parent material of this variety was
introduced in 1910 from Northern India
where it had developed for many genera-
tions under conditions of low winter tem-
peratures and low annual rainfall. Ladak
ranks first in hay yield and first in cold
and drought resistance, and is resistant to
bacterial wilt. Per bu. 100 lbs.
Dakota Grown (99% Pure) $45.50 $75.50
Certified Red Tag
Certified Blue Tag

100 lbs.
$79.50

INOCULATE ALL LEGUMES
with

Tne Original Legume tnoculator

Alfalfa & Clover increases land value; it puts
nitrogen into the soil, especially when the
seed is inoculated with Nitragin before plant-
ing. AB Culture Group
1 bu. size (Inoculates 60 lbs.) $ .50
2 bu. size (Inoculates 120 lbs.) .90
Garden size (Peas, Sweet Peas,
Beans, Lima Beans, Lupines
and Soybeans)
Inoculates up to 8 lbs. seed. 15

All seeds are tested and tagged in
compliance with State Seed laws.

Less than 60 lbs. add 5¢ per lb.

CR . GRASSE $@ CLOVER

| BROME GRASS BROME GRASS |

A hardy, smooth, erect
drought resisting Peren-
nial grass. Forms an
excellent sod for pas-
ture. Resistant to ex-
treme cold and heat. It
begins growth early in
the spring and grows
throughout the summer,
continuing growth until
y» late in the fall. Seed

from old fields in S. D.
give superior yield of
forage. Plant Dakota
grown seed.

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100 lbs.
$28.50
32.50

Dakota No. 1
Lincoln Type

80 — 20 mixture

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BROME GRASS oe Neely

STANDARD CRESTED WHEATGRASS

A hardy, drought resistant perennial bunch grass.

It is very early in spring growth but during hot
dry spells it becomes dormant and resumes grow-
th with cooler weather and more favorable mois-

ture conditions. 100 lbs.
Top Grade $44.50
Second Grade 24.50

INTERMEDIATE WHEATGRASS

This grass is more drought resistant than Brome
and somewhat less hardy and drought resistant
than crested wheatgrass. The plants begin in

early spring and grow from 3 to 4 feet tall. Rel-
ished by all classes of livestock.
100 lbs. $95.00

WESTERN WHEATGRASS

A perennial that is very drought resistant, but
slow growing, produces good hay, and is one of
the best for this part of the country. It is pal-
atable.

100 lbs.

SLENDER WHEATGRASS

Another good perennial grass with drought resist-
ing habits. Similar to Western Wheatgrasses. It
is well adapted for planting in Wyoming, Montana,
Nebraska and the Dakotas.

100 lbs.

| TIMOTHY |

One of the most universally known grasses es-
pecially adapted to cool, moist soils.
100 lbs.

$55.00

$38.50

$18.75

0 lbs. to 100 lbs. add 2¢ per lb.

TIMOTHY & ALSIKE ©

YELLOW BLOSSOM
SWEET CLOVER

A biennial that is not as tall as the
White but is about two weeks earlier.
It is very drought resistant and de-
sirable for hay, pasture and forage.
Not to be confused with the annual
Yellow Blossom which is of very
little value.

99% Pure 100l1bs. $ 17.50

98% Pure 100 lbs. 16.00

WHITE BLOSSOM
SWEET CLOVER

This is the standard Sweet Clover
of the country. It is a biennial,
grows from 4 to 6 feet tall, vigor-
ous grower, extremely hardy and pro-
duces abundant hay and pasture.
99% Pure 100 lbs. $ 19.50

MEDIUM RED CLOVER

Makes a good hay and pasture. A-

dapted for planting with numerous

grasses for either hay or pasture.
100 lbs. $ 54.50

ALSIKE CLOVER

This is a valuable forage crop sown
alone or with timothy. Excellent at
high altitudes.

99% Pure 100 lbs. $ 59.50

HUBAM CLOVER

An annual White Sweet Clover. It
produces a good growth early and
makes excellent pasture the first
year. Also very valuable for plow-
ing under for green manure.

100 lbs. $ 19.00

REGISTERED BRANDS
PASTURE MIX

Registered Brands Pasture Mix is a
careful blend of high quality grasses
and legumes. Increase the value of
your land by planting a good pasture
mix. Beef prices are high and good
pasture will increase your cattle
gains. Contains the following:

30% Brome Grass 10% Sweet Clover
30% Wheatgrass 5% Alfalfa

20% Rye Grass 5% Other Clovers

100 lbs. $35.50

| RYE GRASS (Domestic) |

A very quick growing grass that pro-
duces a large amount of nutritious
foliage, but not as hardy as the
Wheaterasses.

100 lbs. $17.50

Less than 50 lbs. add 5¢ per lb.

FIELD CROP SEEDS °

All seeds are tested and tagged in compliance with State seed laws.

NOTICE—-PRICES INCLUDE BAGS AND ARE SUBJECT TO MARKET CHANGES

| WHEAT |

RUSHMORE WHEAT

A bearded variety developed
at the S. Dak. Experiment
Station from the cross bee
tween Rival and Thatcher.
It is rust resistant and less
likely to shatter than Rival
or Mida. $3.10 per bu.

20 bu. or more @$3.00

MIDA WHEAT

Bearded, spring variety that is high-yield-
ing with high test weight. Resistant to
bunt, stem rust and most leaf rusts.

$ 3.00 per bu. 20 bu. or more@$ 2.90

PILOT WHEAT

Bearded, rust resistant, non-shattering
variety. It is an excellent yielder.
$ 3.00 per bu. 20 bu. or more@$ 2.90

DURUM WHEAT

Producers claim that it is the surest crop
of wheat that can be raised.

$ 2.90 per bu. 20 bu. or more@$ 2.80

BARLEY
SPARTAN BARLEY

A two-rowed, smooth-awned, stiff strawed
feed barley. It is very early with a high
test weight and high protein.

$ 2.20 per bu. 20 bu. or more@$ 2.10

WISCONSIN No. 38

A smooth-awned, six-rowed, high-yielding
malting type barley.
$ 2.20 per bu.

L or KINDRED
A rough-awned, six-rowed, barley of high
malting qualities.
$ 2.30 per bu. 20 bu. or more@ $ 2.20

FEEBAR BARLEY

Anew early maturing, strong straw, drought
resistant, high-protein, feed type barley.
A six-row barley.
$ 2.20 per bu.

20 bu. or more@$ 2.10

20 bu. or more@$ 2.10
SPELTZ
A dry land grain that withstands more
drought, unfavorable soil, and weather
conditions than most grains. It is a short-
season, early-maturing crop.

$52.35. Der Dil. 20 bu. or more@$ 2.25
FALL RYE RYE!
$ 2.25 per bu. 20 bu. or more@$ 2.15

JAMES HULLESS OATS

It is a stiff-strawed, mid-early variety of
hulless oats. It is resistant to smut and
and stem rust. Comparing yields in the
past few years they have been higher than
other oats.

$ 3.50 per bu. 15 bu. or more@$ 3.40

CHEROKEE OATS

A new variety that is somewhat earlier
than Clinton oats. Its kernels have a red-
dish cast, otherwise resemble Clinton.

$ 1.75 per bu. 15 bu. or more @$ 1.70

BOONE OATS

Medium early, yellow variety with a good
strength of straw and resistant to most
rusts and smuts. Well adapted to Central
and Western S. Dak.

$ 1.55 per bu. 15 bu. or more@$ 1.50

BRUNKER OATS

A very early red oat. This variety is
adapted to the central and western areas
of S. Dak. where early maturity is essen-
tial because of drought and grasshoppers.
$ 1.65 per bu. 15 bu. or more@$ 1.60

CLINTON OATS

Resistant to stem and leaf rust. Resistant
to blight and root-rot disease. Has a stiff
straw, therefore, is a good oats for com-
bining. A higher yielder, kernels are
plump and more valuable for feeding.

$ 1.55 per bu. 15 bu. or more@$ 1.50

GOPHER OATS

An early white variety that is always a
good yielder.

$ 1.65 per bu. 15 bu. or more@$ 1.60

Seed of the new hulless oat.

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REGISTERED BRANDS SEED CORN

REGISTERED BRANDS
EARLY HYBRID, Wisc. 335

This Hybrid is earlier and yields better
than flint corns. It is a reddish colored
corn similar to the old Northwestern Dent.
Matures in 85 to 90 days.

$ 10.75 per bu. 5 bu.@$ 10.25 per bu.

REGISTERED BRANDS HYBRID,
Wisc. 341-—A

This is a new improvement from the old
Wisconsin 355. A 90 day hybrid that has
been grown successfully in this part of
the country.

$ 10.75 per bu. 5 bu.@$ 10.25

KINGSCROST HYBRIDS

KINGSCROST KF—1

A semi-dent hybrid crossed between flint
and dent. This 80 day corn combines the
best features of both.

$ 12.90 per bu. 5 bu.@$ 12.50 per bu.

KINGSCROST KE-3

This is the earliest Kingscrost pure yellow
dent Hybrid in the 80 day class.
$ 12.90 per bu. 5 bu@$ 12.50 per bu.

KINGSCROST KE-2

This 85 day Hybrid is a quick starter in
the spring and rapid ripener in the fall. It
has an exceptionally tall plant growth and
high ear placement for a corn of such early
maturity.

$ 12.90 per bu.

KINGSCROST KE-1

This 90 day Hybrid features large dark
green plants with ears that ripen ahead of
the rest of the plant. This pure dent va-
riety isa great favorite with those who use
mechanical pickers because of the high ear
placement.

$ 12.90 per bu.

5 bu.@$ 12.50 per bu.

5 bu@$ 12.50 per bu.

KINGSCROST WHEATLAND BLEND

A blend of extra early maturing hybrids.
This is an outstanding blend of round
kernels for this section of the country.
$ 7.00 per bu.

JACQUES 853
Matures in 85 days. (Flats) per bu. $12.85

JACQUES 854
Matures in 85 days. (Flats) per bu. $12.85

JACQUES 907
Matures in 90 days. (Flats) per bu.

JACQUES ‘‘KOW SALAD”

The perfect silo corn.
(Flats) per bu. $ 9.90

$12.85

SIB—BRED No. 1
Similar in maturity to Minnesota. 13. This
is not a hybrid. ‘‘Sib-Bred’’ gives you
the strong stalk, root system and disease
resistance of good hybrids and a yield of
grain and forage much better than that of
open pollinated varieties.

Flats per bu. $ 8.85

OPEN POLLINATED CORN

5 bu. or more Per bu.

Black Hills Yellow Dent $7.75 $ 8.25
Early White Dent 7.75 8.25
Falconer Dent 7.75 8.25
Rainbow Flint 8.25 8.75
White Flint 8.00 8.50
Gehu Flint 8.25 8.75
Blue Squaw iS 8.25

| FLAX |

SHE YENNE FLAX

Early maturing, wilt and rust resistant.
It produces high quality oil and is adapted
for areas where early maturing is essen-
tial. per bu. $ 6.75

REDWING FLAX

A medium early, medium tall flax. It is
resistant to wilt. per bu. $ 6.50

REGISTERED BRANDS MILL
SUDANS ox FORAGE

[NORGHUM |

EARLY FORTUNE
(Red Proso)

A very early grain millet

that matures in 60 to 70

days.

100 lbs.
WHITE PROSO

A hardy and disease re-
sistant strain.
100 lbs.

$ 6.50

MILLET

SIBERIAN

A hardy, drought resistant variety that ma-

$ 6.50

tures in 65 to 70 days. The forage is
quite palatable, and the seed has a high
feeding value.

100 lbs.

GERMAN MILLET
Has long heads, stems are small, lucious,
and highly palatable. This is a variety
very valuable for hay and forage.

100 lbs. $ 6.75

| SUDAN GRASSES

SWEET SUDAN GRASS

$ 5.50

a high sugar content. It
is leafier, higher yield-
ing, more disease re-
sistant, and more vig-
orous in growth than
common sudan.
100 lbs.

$ 14.50

SUDAN GRASS

SUDAN GRASS
olo. grown
An excellent forage crop grown for both
hay and pasture. Will produce several cut-
tings.
100 lbs. $ 16.00

GRAIN SORGHUMS

MARTINS COMBINE MILO
About the same maturity as
Early Kalo but is more lodge
resistant. Grows 30 to 40
inches tall. It has long,
semi-compact heads’' with
fairly large, orange-brown
colored seeds.
100 lbs.

$ 8.50

NORGHUM

A newer variety that has .

An extra early, high yielding, drought re-
sistant, new variety of grain sorghum re-
leased from the S. Dak. Experiment Sta-
tion in 1949, It is a combine type UD
grows from 36 to 46 inches tall.

100 lbs. $ 9.50

FORAGE SORGHUNS|
HONEY DRIP CANE

Large,. leafy, sweet variety producing
good foraee.

100 lbs. $ 14.50
SUMAC CANE

It is very leafy, sweet and has high feed
value. A good forage crop.
100 lbs.

BLACK AMBER CANE |
Matures in 80 to 100 days. Will stand hot,
dry weather.

$ 14.50

100 lbs.
KANSAS ORANGE CANE

Sweet, leafy cane that matures in 100 to
110 days.

$ 14.00

100 lbs. $ 14.50
ROX ORANGE
A very sweet stalk sorgo that matures in
mid-season.

100 lbs.

SWEET STALK KAFFIR

An early maturing white Kaffir growing on

a white stalk. A dual purpose crop pro-

viding good grain and palatable fodder.
100 lbs. $ 8.75

~$ 14.50

NORKAN

A cross between Atlas and Early Sumac.
Semi-sweet stalk. Seeds white, palatable.

About 10 days earlier than Atlas. Grows
about 60 to 70 inches tall.
100 lbs. | Set 50

DWARF ESSEX RAPE

Contains the necessary elements to give

young stock proper growth.
100 lbs.

COES SORGO
35 to 50 inches tall, leafy, slender stalk,
semi-juicy, very early. Seed heads long
erect and semi-compact, seeds white. A
dual purpose sorghum.

100 lbs.

$ 21.50

$ 7.25

CHICKS 2 SANITATION SUPPLIES

GET GOQD CHICKS NOW

Early chicks are easy to raise and should
make you more money because they lay
more early fall eggs when prices are high-
est. Our chicks are very high in quality.
They are:

1. Bred for production

2. From disease-inspected flocks

3. Producing flocks are fed for chick

vigor.
1952 Prices on Day Old Chicks:
BREEDS Straight Run
Per 100
White Leghorns $ 16.90
Austra Whites 16.90
White Rocks 16.90
New Hampshires 18.50
Rhode Island Reds 16.90
Wyandotte x Hamps 16.90
Delaware x Hamps 17.00
Delawares 30.00
Vantress 19.50
Hamp x Leghorn 16.90

TERMS: $2.00 per 100 chicks when order-
ed- balance upon arrival. Add one cent per
chick on orders of less than 100. Prices
on sexed chicks will be furnished upon re-
quest. Special Broiler or Fryer Breeds. We
guarantee 100% live delivery. Prices are
subject to change without notice.

‘i Knock out lice with

MAKE THE Water Safe

uctth PURINA
CHEK-R-TABS

150 Tablet size 1.00
600 Tablet size 3.00

Half Pint size
Pint size

Purina Roost Paint.
Just paint on the
roosts. Fumes pene-

trate feathers and
kill lice. Won't

harm birds.

FEEDERS & FOUNTS

Rabbit F'eeder $ 1.50
Chowder hopper and Guard (hanging feeder)

25 lb. Capacity 3.45

12 1b. Capacity 2.00
48 inch all metal growing feeder 3.30
36 inch all metal growing feeder le 5
24 inch all metal chick feeder .40
3 gallon poultry waterer 2.45
Chick founts, glass aL
Electric automatic water warmers ° 9.80

Brooder thermometers

SULFA-NOX - LIQUID
Purina Sulfa-Nox is a new ‘‘Won-
der-Drug’’ product that will stop} Sy
either Coccidiosis or Fowl] Chol-
era, when used properly.

% Pint §$ .65

CHEK—R-TON

Poultry: Wormer

Tlb. $ .50
3 1bss 1.45
6 lbs. 2.795

“~ PURINA

male

POULTRY LICE POWDER
1 lb. can $ .45
—_—_— INSECT OIL

Wood Preserver-Mite Killer
1 Gallon size

—=—— =

CHLORENA POWDER

Use Chlorena Powder to
keep feeders and founts
sweet and clean and for
general uSe whenever a
fast-acting chlorine type
product is desirable.

1 Pound $ .85
3 Pounds 2.00

DISINFECTANT

The one powerful tool for all
sanitation needs.
Ball ae 6) Ae ars} Gallon $4.85

PREMIER PEAT LITTER

One Large Bale Covers Approximate-
ly 300 Sq. F't. One Inch Deep.

Large Bale $4.90
.85 Medium Bale 3.45
1.35 Alsoavailablein1bu. and 3bu. bags.

INSECTICIDES # POISOWS

CERESAN M to control smut and other seed-borne
diseases on wheat, oats, barley, flax and sorghum
seeds.

; DT Le 1 lb, treats 32 bu. of grain.
fs rs re tg 140zZ. $1.25 310s. $3555 40 lbs. $35.85

PRISON yf
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“Pont oe Nemours eM"
SW einer RS Maa

ARASAN to reduce seed decay, root rot, damping
x oe off and other disease organisms in corn, sorghums,
Bt inca | grasses and legumes.

ENS E a : 3/4 OZ. $ 25 8 OZ. $1.00

SEMESAN BEL for Irish and Sweet potatoes. Treat
Irish potatoes to reduce seed rotting, surface seed-
borne Rhyoctonia and scab.

20z. pkg. $ .50 11D Can o2.3U

PURINA DDT FLY SPRAY

For the Farm Buildings and Stock
Cattle.

1 1b. Canister $1.00

4 lb. Bag 3.05

LIN-DAIRY SPRAY

Approved by the Livestock Sani-
tary Committee for use on Dairy
Cattle.

1 pound $3.60

PURINA HOME FLY SPRAY

Pint .40 Quart 5
JET POWER INSECT KILLER
With DDT and Pyrethrins $1.49 Saoe

COWLEY’S LIQUID RAT | cyanoaas a-Dust kills

AND MOUSE POISON ants, rats, moles, wood-
chucks - ( Groundhogs ),
6 oz. bottle 50¢

Prairiedogs, wasps, go-
phers, hornets, diseased
bees, and other pests.

1 poundcan $1.00

: cy anus 2

d—CON RAT AND MOUSE POISON
Contains Warfarin & Lurex (rat at-
qui tractant) Rodents die gradually
vl from internal hemorrhages gener-
wee ally within 3 to 6 days after first
\:.| feeding, thus eliminating bait shy-
af ‘a NeSS.
Mouse Prufe $ .89
Ready Mix 1.69
Concentrate 2.98

EMULSIFIABLE
CHLORDANE CONCENTRATE

Controls agricultural insects, Can
be diluted with either water or
oil. Contains 4 full pounds of
Chlordane in each gallon. Easy to use
in high or low volume application with
airplane, ground or hand equipment.

8.02: tao
Pint 1.95
Quart 3220
Gallon 6.80
5 Gallon Drum 32.00
30 Gallon Drum 186.00

COLORADO .44
SUPERSPRAY é
CHLORDANE CONCENTRATE

Contains 8 full pounds of
chlordane in each gallon. Mix
with water or. oil. May be
used in high or low volume
application with airplane, ground or hand

equipment. Highly effective control of
certain insects.
Gallon $ 11.50
5 Gallons
55 Gallons-
ALDRIN

(Contains 21bg. Aldrin per gallon):
A liquid concentrate recommend-
ed for grasshopper control. —
Keeps killing for a week.

1 gal. $ 7.80 5 gal.
30 gal. 220.50 55 gal.
TOXAPHENE

Effective as an insecticide for
grasshoppers and many others.

Gallon $ 5.35
5 Gallon Drum ©2000
30 Gallon Drum 145.20

COLORADO .44 OCTA-KILL |

Outdoor insect control, ready-
mixed — nothing to add. A last-
ing control containing 214%
chlordane in a water base.

$ .79 per pint

INSECTICIDES

Prices Subject To Change Without Notice.

GOLD STAR
LIVESTOCK SPRAY

Has 100% active ingredients.

Has combination of four kill-

ing agents and should kill

what you have.

Pints $1.95 Quarts $3.75
Gallons $11.62

50% WETTABLE DDT

Is in powder form readily soluble in water
for spraying or as a dip. It is good for
killing flies and many other insects.
4 lb. Bag $ 2.00
50 lb. Bag 22.00

BENZENE HEXACHLORIDE

A wettable powder, containing 12% Gamma
Isomer, which forms a suspention spray
when mixed with water. There is a good
residual kill. It kills DDT resistant flies

and may be used in dairy barns and milk
rooms in accordance with U. S. Depart-
ment of Agriculture recommendations.
$2.40

4 pound bag

ROTRATE

Rotrate 5 is a non-fibrous wettable rot-
enone concentrate powder containing 5%
rotenone and other cube resins. It comes
in powder form ready to mix with water for
spraying grubs, lice and sheep ticks.
744 lb. bag $ 4.88
50 lb. bag 31.00

COLORADO .44 KILZIT

Contains 2% Chlordane in a re-
fined oil base, fortified with a
quick knockdown agent. Ex-
cellent for indoor insect con-
trol.

$ .59 per pint

WEED KILLERS

WEED SEEDS LIVE SIXTY YEARS

Research information recently released from the University of Tennessee,
proves that when noxious weeds are permitted to produce mature seed on
the soil one is planting, that seed may be with you for 60 years.

Spray these weeds and get rid of them so they don’t stay with you.

COLORADO 44 SUPER 80°UTYL ESTER

A ‘super’ killer containing 6.4 lbs. of 2,4—D acid per gallon —— .8 lbs. per pint, in the
form of the butyl ester. Completely water emulsifiable in hard or soft water. Mix with
water or oil for high or medium volume application by air. Available in 5 gal. pails, 30
gal. drums, and 55 gal. drums.

1 gallon $9.55 5 gallon pail $46.25 {30 gallon drum $268.50,

WEEDAR 64

Weedar 64 is an amine salt formulation containing 4 pounds of 2,4—D acid equivalent per
gallon. It is completely soluble in water and will not clog nozzles. Particularly useful
for treating weeds in crops near susceptible plants and for treating small annual weeds
that are growing actively. Easier on crops than ester formulations. Will not injure ad-
joining crops except in case of drift.

1 gallon $5.95 5 gallons $28.50 30 gallons $163.50

WEEDONE Gncoitak 98

Weedone 48 is an ethyl ester formulation containing 3 pounds of 2,4—D acid equivalent
per gallon. It has proved more effective than salt formulations in treating perennial weeds
and annuals in late stages of growth, during dry weather, and under other adverse condi-
tions. It sticks rain or shine. Can be mixed with any amount of water for high or low
volume application. Requires lower amounts of acid per acre for equal results.

1 gallon $5.65 5 gallons $27.00 30 gallons $154.50

WEEDONE BRUSH KILLER 32

Weedone Brush Killer 32 contains the powerful 2,4,5—-T and 2,4—D. Here is the solution
to killing those hard to kill woody plants such as brambles, poison ivy, poison oak,
willows, buckbrush, and many others. Jt is a butoxy ethanol ester formulation which means
there is no vapor injury to near by susceptible plants. Mix one gallon to 100 gallons of
water. Quart $4.00

WEEDONE BRUSHKILLER 64 —— DOUBLE STRENGTH BRUSHKILLER —-
Gallon $11.20

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Get the job done with swaths
up to 44 feet. No clogging —
No dripping.

SPRAYERS

ROADSIDES & FENCE ROWS

No more broken booms or tedi-
ous work.

HANSON BRODJET

LIVESTOCK

Spray your stock in a jiffy
with high or low pressures..

FARM AND ROADSIDE SPRAYER

DESCRIPTION CODE PRICE
Brodjet Boom (Two-way Spray, up to 44 ft. Swath) BJT $ 69.00
Brodjet Boom (Hy-Way Roadsides, up to 40 ft. Swath) BJH 62.20
Brodjet Boom (One-Way Spray, up to 20 ft. Swath) BJO 52.70
PTO Pump Kit (Medium Pressure, Power take-off Driven) GM 75.40
PTO Pump Kit (High Pressure, Power take-off Driven) GP 100.00
Tommyjet (Single Tip Hand Gun with choice of Tip) TJ 12.50
ACCESSORIES
Double Swivel Assembly (Brodjet) Complete W/Center Tip,

2 caps & orifices B-388-A $ 25.00
Double Swivel Assembly (Conversion Kit) ‘‘BJO*’ or ‘‘BJH’’

to ‘‘BJT’’ Complete W/Center Tip, 1 cap & orifice B-388-CK 15.29
Single Swivel Assembly (Conversion Kit) ‘‘BJO’’ to ‘‘BJH”’’

Complete W/Center Tip & 1520 Extension Hy-Way Tip B-405-CK 10.89
Single Swivel Assembly (3/4” Pipe) Complete W/Center Tip,

1 cap & orifice B-406-A 17.27
Single Body (3/4” Pipe) Complete W/cap & orifice B-407-A 9.02

TIPS CODE PRICE
Flies & Lice 6504 $ .40
Grub 2510 40
Orchard 4006 .40
Cleaning U0010 .40
Extension Hy-Way U1520 .40
Blank Disc, Large B-401 .20
Blank Disc, Small B-402 ale,
Strainer B-403 -40

We will send you a Free Book with complete information - just write.

HAND SPRAYERS, PRESSURE
SPRAYERS AND DUSTERS

5 oz. all-purpose Household Sprayer

with glass container bit oo
1 pt. nebulizer-type Sprayer .60
1 qt. continuous-type Sprayer 1.10
Dobbins Super Built Sprayer 1.95
3¥4\gal. Hudsons pressure tank

Sprayer 11.20

DOBBINS SPRAYER
THE MIGHTY MIDGET OF THE
SPRAYING WORLD

The Dobbins Sprayer is a trombone sprayer of
simple design and sturdy construction. It’s
double throw action gives a continuous spray.
This sprayer has an adjustable spray nozzle.
The extension for spraying shrubs and foliage
is included. Price $7.65

Lee Meet Me Mahon Companye

For more ey a. century. our firm has been selling to farmers. Since the proof of the
product is in the job it does, all of our products have been selected for performance. We
handle Feeds, Seeds and Agricultural Chemicals. Meet the people who bring you the

finest first.

J. R. McMahon —— The Boss

The old timers call him ‘‘Mac’’. He was born and raised in this
country ———going through the dry years, rough winters, bad times
and good times with you. Who is better capable of understanding
the problems of the farmers and ranchers and being responsible
for the high quality products we offer.

Harold Bruns —— Manager

Harold has made many friends with the
seed growers of this area by furnishing
J. R. McMAHON a ready market and securing new varie-
ties. Do you have a seeding problem ?—

We can help.

Ray Mill —-— Sales Manager

Ray specializes in farm chemicals, but
has a working knowledge in all fields.
He snends_a_lot...of.time_in the country.

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