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I?L9 WHOLESALE CATALOG M

Of Garden Seeds, Field Seeds, Garden Tools and Fertilizers;

*^None But the Best^^

CELERY — William^s Perfected Yellow

(For Description See Page 10)

544-546 West 63rd Street Chicago, 111.

Do not fail to include in your order Sluis* Peerless Beet, Cabbage Head Lettuce and Sluis^ Early Market Tomato. They have proven their merits with every one, who has grown them.

SLUIS SEED STORE

Growers and Importers

Of Choice Strains of Vegetable Seeds for Market Gardeners Trade

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

PAYMENT: Cash should accompany the order. We prefer not to send C, O. D., but if wanted

to ship this way, at least 2 5 percent of the amount of the order should be sent with the order. To our old customers we are extending- the same terms as they are accustomed to.

SHIPMENT: All goods for out of town customers are delivered free Chicago depot and we

prepay the freight on such shipments if the bill amounts to at least $25.00 and consists of a general line of Garden Seeds. This does not include shipments of Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes, Field Seeds. Garden Tools and Fertilizers. The freight on such goods is for account of buyers. Goods travel for account of buyers and our responsibility ceases upon receipt of clear Bill of r.,ading from carrier.

PACKING: We pack everything in good, strong bags or if necessary in boxes. We do not

charge for bags or boxes except on a few items where so noted.

ABOUT PRICES: In view of the world-wide scarcity of all Garden Seeds, it will be practi-

cally impossible to guarantee the prices quoted in this catalog throughout the season. We shall try to maintain these prices as long as possible and all orders booked in advance against prices quoted in this catalog will be billed at these prices, but otherwise they are subject to change without notice. This applies to everything quoted in this catalog. On such items as may ad- vance we shall send value for money received, and if this should not prove satisfactory the goods may be returned at our expense and if the money has been paid for them it will be re- funded.

NON-WARRANTY: We use in buying and growing great care to obtain Seeds of the highest quality, but inasmuch as results depend on so many conditions over which we have no control, we do n.ot give any warranty in any way, expressed or implied, as to contents, description, purity, productiveness or any other matter of any Seeds, Bulbs or Plants sold by us, and we will not be in any way responsible for the crop. If the purchaser does not accept the goods on these terms, they must be returned at once and if the money has been paid for them it will be returned.

SLUIS SEED STORE.

Chicago, Jan. 22, 1919. Jacob J. Sluis, Manager.

Genuine Probsteier Seed Oats

This Oats was imported a few years ago from Hol- land and has done remarkably well in this coun- try. Will produce almost twice as much from the acre as the ordinary kind of Oats. Kernels are ex- ceedingly plump and heavy; the hull is thin and the color of the oat is pure white. Straw is very stiff and almost as thick as wheat straw. We have had a very large demand for this Seed Oats from farmers who have seen it and have only a limited supply left. The Oats shown on the photograph w-as grown on the same land alongside each other and under exactly the same conditions. The one is Genuine Probsteier, the other the ordinary kind.

Price, pe(k, JOc; bushel, .$1.25; 10 busliels, $11.50;

bags extra at cost.

THIS OATS WAS GROWN ON A FARM NEAR CHICAGO

SLUIS* QUALITY SEEDS

FOR MARKET GARDENERS

Artichoke

Large Green Globe. The best variety. Pkt., lOc; oz., 750; i/i lb., $2.50; lb., $9.00.

Asparagus Seed and Roofs

1 ounce of seed will produce about 200 plants 4 to 5 lbs. to the acre.

Early Giant Argenteuil. An excellent variety from France. Produces large stalks of a pur- plish color. When planted deep, they remain, however, pure white and are very tender. Ma- tures early. Pkt., 5e; oz., 10c; % lb., 25c; lb., 75c.

Barr's Maniinotli. Large green variety. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ^ lb., 25c; lb., 60c.

Conover's Colossal. Large and productive, of fine quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ^ lb., 25c; lb., 60c.

Columbian Mamniotli White. A standard va- riety of good quality. Pkt., 5c; % lb., 25c; lb., 60c.

Palmetto. Early and very productive. One of the best. Oz., 5c; lb., 25c; lb., 60c.

Strong two year old roots of any one of the above varieties. 15c i>er dozen; 75c per 100; $5.00 per 1,000.

Bush Beans

C. S. Food Administration License Xo. G-44641 Peck, 15 lbs.; Bushel, 60 lbs.

(ireen Podded Varieties.

I.ongfellow. This is the best main crop l^ean for the market gardener. It produces a heavy crop of extra long, straight, round pods. Although the quality is not as good as that of the Stringless Green Pods, it has proven to be a much better seller on the market on ac- count of the superior appearance of the pods. Price, lb., 30c: 15 lbs.. .$3.00.

Stringless Green Pod. A bean of extra good quality. The round green pods are entirely stringless and when well advanced in growth retain their crispness and break easily. It is the best bean for conserving and gardeners that have a family trade will find it profitable to grow this variety. Matures in about six weeks. Price lb., 30c; 15 lbs., $3.00.

Fordhook Favorite. Shortly described as be- ing a white seeded Stringless Green Pod. This is one of the most desirable varieties for mar- ket gardeners to grow. It grows to maturity in about six weeks and produce.s a great quan- tity of long, round, stringless pods. Quality is extra good and remains so even when pods are getting old. Being a white seeded variety it has not the objectionable color of the ordinary

Conover’s Colossal.

Early Bountiful.

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DEANS — (Onlinucd

Stringiess Green Pod, wlien l-)eing cooked. W'e have been fortunate in obtaining a limited su])- ply of seed this year. I*ricc, lb., lOc; 15 lbs., .$1.00.

Giant Stringloss Grcoii l^od. The pods are a little longer and more straight than the String- less Green Pod, but matures a little later and this variety is not quite as prolific. l*rico, lb., 30c; 15 lbs., $3.00.

Early Doiiiitifiil. Long, flat, stringless pods. An enormous yielder. A practically six weeks bean, and one of the hardiest. Recommended for first early. Prices, lb., 35('; 15 lbs., .$3.ti5; 100 lbs.. $20.00.

Black Valentine. Long, straight, round green pods of good quality. Is extra early and a heavy yielder. A good bean for either early or late planting. Price, lb., 30c; 15 lbs., .$3.00; 100 lbs. $20.00.

Tennessee Green Pod. A variety little known around Chicago and most other East- ern markets, but well worth cultivating. It produces extra long, broad pods of excep- tionally fine flavor and is very prolific. Ib'ice, lb. 30c; 15 lbs.. $3.50; 100 lbs., $22.50.

Other Standard Kinds

Extra. Early Red Valentine..

Early IMohawk

Extra Early Refugee

Refugee, or 1,000 to 1

Early Yellow Six Weeks

Dwarf Horicultural (Roman

Bean)

Large White Marrowfat (Soup

Bean)

Boston Pea, or Navy Bean.. English Broad Bean

Lb.

15

Lbs.

$3.00

30

3.00

.30

3.00

.30

3.00

.30

3.00

.30

3. .50

Prices

on

Request

Bush Lima Beans

14

Lb. Lbs.

Burpee’s Improved Bush

Lima $0.35 $4.50

Fordhook Bush Lima 35 4.50

Henderson’s Bush Lima 30 3.50

Dreer’s Bush Lima 35 4.50

Yellow or Wax-podded Varieties

Davis White Kidney Wax. A heavy yielder with extra long, straight, flat pods of a clear waxy white color. One of the best sellers on the market. Seeds are pure white and good for baking. Price, lb., 3.5c; 15 lbs., $4.00.

Roundpod Kidney Wax, Stringless. One of the best yellow-podded beans. Pods are round, nearly straight, about 6 inches long and entirely stringless. A very heavy bearer and of extra fine quality. Matures in about six weeks. Price, lb., 40c; 15 lbs., $4.50.

Hodson Wax. This comparatively new va- riety has jumped into popular favor. The plants are of vigorous growth and very pro- ductive, but it takes them rather long to mature. About two weeks later than the Davis Wax. Almost entirely free from rust or blight. Price, lb. 3.5c; 15 lbs., $4.00.

Weber Wax. A good variety for market. One of the heaviest croppers and a good seller. Lb., 3.5c; 15 lbs., $4.00.

Davis White IVax,

Other Standard Kinds

15

Lb.

Lbs.

Improved Golden Wax (Rust-

proof)

.$0.35

.$4.00

Wardwell’s Kidney AVax

. ..35

4.00

Brittle Wax . .

.40

4.50

Currie’s Rustproof Black Wax. . . ,

.35

4.00

Prolific German Black Wax

.35

4.00

Pencil Pod Wax

.35

4.00

Michigan White Wax

. .35

4.00

Refugee AA^ax

.35

4.00

Pole Beans

15

Lb.

Lbs.

Dutch Case Knife

$4.00

AVhite Runner

. Sold

Out

Scarlet Runner

. .40

5,00

Kentucky AVonder or Old Home

-

stead

. .35

4.00

White Creaseback

. .35

4.00

Corn Hill or Cut Short

. .35

4.00

Lazy AVife

. .,35

Early Golden Cluster AA'ax

. .40

Kentucky AA^onder AVax

. .10

Pole Lima Beans

14

Lb.

Lbs.

King of the Garden Lima

. $0.35

$4.25

Extra Early Jersey Lima.

. .35

4.25

Dreer’s Improved Pole Lima. . . .

. .35

4.25

Siebert’s Early Pole Lima

. .35

4.25

Large Selected Pole Lima

. .35

4.25

GAKDEX. FGOWKR AND FIEFD SEEDS

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Beets

1 oz. will sow a row of 50 ft. 5 to 0 j)Ouiuls to the acre.

Crosby's Egyptian. Matures almost as quick as the Extra Early Egyptian, while , the quality is far better. The beets are almost round in shape, dark red and make , a good top so that bunching is easy. Oz.,

10c; M lb.. 25c; lb., .SO. 80; 5 lbs.. S3. 75. |

Detroit Dark lied Turnip. One of the most popular beets with the market gar- [ deners. Beet globular and very smooth. '

Color of skin dark red; flesh deep bright red. The flesh is very tender and sweet, re- | maining so for a long time. Very uniform | in shape, color and quality. An A1 table i beet. Oz.. lOe; lb. ;?0c; lb.. SI. 00; 10 lbs.. SO.OO. I

Early Eclipse. Handsome, smooth, tur- nip shaped beet of good quality. One of the earliest and a good beet for bunching.

Oz.. 10c; i/i lb.. 25c; lb.. SO. 80. i

Detroit Dark Red Beet.

Sluis’

Peerless

Beet

Extra Early. Very Even Intensive Dark Red

In this new strain of Beet seed we offer a most desir- able combination of earli- ness beautiful 'appearance and perfect shape. It ma- tures fully as early as the Extra Early Egyptian, while quality and shape are not surpassed by any other vari- ety. We do not know of anj" better sort for bunching — has clean roots; pulls easi- ly and good tops and bunch- es therefore easily. The flesh is dark red, almost without zones and of unequaled qual- ity. Xo gardener will make a mistake in planting this sort liberally the next sea-

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Other Good Beets

Kxtra Early Flat Eg-yptian . . . Hastian’s Early Blood d'urnii).

Crimson Globe

Edmand’s Early Turnip

Early Blood Turnip

Early Fireball, fiery red, new.

Dewing’s Blood Turnip

Electric, earl.\' dark red

Half lamg Blood

Tamg Sniooth Dark Blood

Swiss Cliard (Cut and Come ^ This vegetable is worthy of a

Oz.

Lb.

.$0. 10

$0.75

. .10

.7.5

. .10

.7.5

. .10

.7.5

. .10

.7,5

. .10

1.00

. .10

.7,5

.10

1.00

. .10

.7,5

.10

.7,5

;-ain) Spinach.

place in every

garden. The leaf and the leaf stem are the eatable parts. When sown early, it may be cut several times throughout the summer. Largo (iroon Leaved, While liibbed. 1 o/.., lOe; '/t lb.. 25e; Ib.. .$0.90.

Lucidlus. Slightly curled, color of the leaves yellowish green. Oz., 10<‘: lb.. liOe; lb..

$1.00.

Mangel- W urzel

Mangels or Cow Beets make one of the best winter feeds for dairy cow-s or young stock. Their culture is very easy and on good soil they will often yield over 1,000 bushels an acre. As a milk producer the Mangel comes near the head of the feed list. Sow 6 pounds to the acre in May or June in rows 2 feet apart and thin the plants when about 3 inches high to 8 to 10 inches in the row.

Mammoth Long Red. Extensively grown Enormously productive; a good keeper. Good for deep soils. Oz.. lOe; lb., ,$(M>,5; ,5 lbs.. $J.OO.

Xorbiton Giant. Similar to Mammoth Long Red. Same price.

Golden Tankard. A very popular variety of excellent quality. Flesh a deep rich yellow, very sweet and nutritious. Shape a little short- er than the Long Red but thicker. Easily pulled. A very heavy yielder. Oz., 10c; lb., $0.05: 5 lbs., $3.00.

Ivlein-W'anzlelxMi. This is one of the best sugar beets and most largely grown. The root is conical, straight and even. While the yield is not quite as heavy as from the largest Man- gels, the cpiality of the beet is so much better, that every dairy faiuner should plant liberally of this line sort. Oz., 10c; lb., .$0.80; 5 lbs., .s;i.75.

bYench Red Top Sugar. A heavy cropper and of good quality. Ripens early. Oz., 10c; lb., $0.05; 5 lbs., $;i.00.

Laiu‘'s Impei'ial. Oz.. 10c; lb., .$0.05: 5 lbs., $3.00.

Giant White Sugar. One of the best to grow for cattle feed. One of the heaviest croppers and of good quality. Oz.. 10c; lb., $0.05; .5 lbs., $3.00.

Broccoli

Early Purple Cape. A variety with greenish purple heads of good flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; 14 lb., $1.00.

White Cape, Heads of medium size, close and compact; of a creamy white color. A re- liable header. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; % lb., $1.00.

Italian Sprouting Broccoli. Also imported direct from Italy. Does not make regular heads, but form^ a large number of sprouts. Grows about 3 feet tall. Pidce, oz., 50c; 4 lb., $1.75.

Brussels Sprouts

Paris Market. Produces sprouts of good quality. Sprouts medium sized, but very solid and keep well. Pkt.. 5c; oz., 2,5c; 4 75c.

Dwarf Improved. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; 4 lb., 75c; lb., .$2.50.

Cabbage

Yellow Eckendorf. This variety comes from Germany, where it is more planted than any

Pure and Snre-to-head Seed. 1 oz. produces about 2500 plants. Six of the best first early.

other sort. The roots are of about the same shape as the Golden Tankard, but more chunky and get considerable larger, oft- entimes weighing a s much as from 15 to 2 5 lbs. apiece. Grow large- ly above tne ground and are easily pulled. Flesh, pure white, skin deep yellow. An excellent sort. Oz., 10c; lb.. $0.0,5: 5 lbs.. $3.00. '

Yellow Globe. Oz., 10c; lb.. .$0.75: 5 lbs., $3.50.

Sugar Beds

Sugar Beets are not as heavy yielders as the Mangels, but are of su- perior quality. Our seed comes from the best Eu- ropean growers and the sugar percentage has been improved as much as possible. Culture same as Mangels.

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CABBAGE — Continued.

Late or Winter Varieties

Early Jersey Wakefield. Standard early va- riety of medium size. Heads are very solid and of best quality. l*kt.. 5e: oz.. (>0e: ]/{ lb.. .$2.00: lb.. $7.50.

Cliarleston Wakefield. Grows nearly twice as large as the Early Jersey Wakefield; but is about two weeks later. Heads pointed. Our stock runs very uniform. Pkt.. 5e; oz.. OOe: Yi lb.. $2.00; lb.. $7.00.

Early A^ork. A superior early heading sort. Heads pointed, compact and very solid. May l)e planted closely. I*kt., 5e; oz.. 50c: lb.,

$1.75: lb.. $0.00.

Early Spring-. This variety is nearly as early as the Jersey Wakefield, but the heads are of the round, flat type, like Early Summer. Pkt.. 5c; oz.. 00c; 14 lb.. $2.00: lb.. $7.00.

Copenhagen 3Iarket. Gardeners who have grown this cabbage the last couple years are well pleased with it. It is a large, very solid, round heading sort, and comes in as early as the Charleston Wakefield, when sown and planted out at the same time. We can recom- mend this kind for summer use. Pkt., 10c; oz.. $1.00: 14 lb.. .$3.50; lb.. $12.00.

Sluis’ Glory of Enklmizen. We consider this the best large early cabbage. Comes in at about the same time as Charleston Wakefield, Early Spring or similar extra early varieties, but the heads are perfectly round, very solid and large, oftentimes weighing as much as 10 to 12 pounds. It grows very dwarf and com- pact with only a few outer leaves, thus permit- ting a close planting. It is a better cropper than any other early cabbage and the quality is second to none. Price, pkt.. 5c; oz.. 85c; % Ib.. 83.00: lb.. $10.00.

Second Early Varieties

Preininni Late Flat Dutch. Excellent sort, heads large and solid, short stemmed. A popu- lar sort with gardeners that grow for kraut

factories. Very best seed. Pkt.. 5c: oz.. 50c; M lb.. $1.75; lb.. $6.00; 5 lbs., $27.00.

Large Flat Swedish. Although this is the first year that we list this Cabbage it is not a new one exactly. We have watched it very carefully and have found it to be an extra good late sort. Heads are large, solid and heavy and results have proved that it gives 50 per cent more tonnage to the acre than Danish Ball- head. We can recommend it to our customers. Pkt.. 5c; oz., 70e; H lb.. $2.50: lb.. $9.00. East Pi’airie Winter. This cabbage originated a couple of years ago in one of the principal truck growing sections around Chicago, called East Prairie, near Niles Center. We have grown our stock direct from introducer’s seed from carefully selected heads and recommend it to our customers as a splendid late cabbage and excellent winter keeper. Crop failed.

Danish Ballhead. Tall stemmed. Heads very solid. One of the best late cabbage for storing purposes, as its keeping qualities are unsur- passed. Our seed comes from one of the most reliable Danish growers. Price, pkt.. lOo; oz., 7.5e: 14 lb., 82.50; lb.. $10.00.

Slnis’ Allhead Early. Our strain of this va- riety runs very uniform and is selected every year with the greatest care. The heads are flattish round and very solid. The plants grow compact and may be planted closely. As a main crop variety the Allhead is one of the best. Price, pkt.. .5c: oz.. 60c: 4 lb.. $2.00:

lb.. $7.50.

Henderson's Early Summer. A popular va- riety with market gardeners. About two weeks later than Wakefield, rather larger and globe- shaped. Does not burst readily. Pkt., 5c; oz., 50c: 14 lb.. $1.75: lb.. $6.00.

All Seasons. An early sure heading, solid variety. Desirable for early or fall use. Pkt., 5c: oz,. 50c; i j lb.. ,$1.75: lb.. ,$6,00.

Other Good Second Early Varieties

In 5 pound lots, 25 cts. per lb. less.

Oz. 14 lb. Lb.

Faultless, large and solid ... $0.60 ,$2.00 $7.50

Early Dwarf Flat Dutch, very

solid and sure heading 50 1.75 6.00

Early Winningstadt, heads

pointed 60 2,00 7.50

Acme Flat Dutch 50 1.75 6.00

Early Drumhead 50 1.75 6.00

Chicago iVIarket 50 1.75 6.00

Fottler’s Improved Bruns- wick 50 1.75 6.00

Henderson’s Succession 50 1.75 6.00

Holland Short Stem. This kind is rather simi- lar to the Ballhead, only it has a short stem. A fine keeper. This kind is mostly grown in the great cabbage districts of Wisconsin, Michi- gan, Illinois and Indiana. Our seed may be de- pended upon to be first class. Pkt.. 10c; oz., $1.00. 14 lb.. ,$3.50; lb.. $12.00.

BUGNER’S CABBAGE

We herewith introduce to our cus- tomers a late variety of Cabbage, which we can most heartily recommend. It has all the good qualities a late variety should have. Large, fine ribbed, very solid and not easy to crack and a splen- did keeper. A vigorous grower and one of the best to withstand the disease. This variety was bred by Mr. Bugner, one of the most successful North side gardeners and he has grown this Cab- bage for over twenty years, raising his own seed every year. We have been fortunate in obtaining some seed this year and have a limited supply of seed, grown by Mr. Bugner himself, in stock. Gardeners who usually plant Hollander or Danish Ballhead for a late cabbage, should not fail to try this kind. Price, Pla.. 25c: oz.. $1,50 ; 4 ih.. .$5.00.

No further orders booked for this seed. We have sold all we had of it and could have sold twenty times as much.

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Other Standard Late Varieties

111 5 pound lots, 25 ots. jum' pound less.

Oz. 1/4 lb. Lb.

Large Late Drumhead

$0.50

$1.75

$(>.00

Surehead

.50

1 .75

0.00

Louisville Diaimhead

.50

1.75

0.00

Bridgeport Drumhead

.50

1.75

0.00

Autumn King or World

Beater

1.75

0.00

Warren’s Imi)roved Stone

INlason

.50

1.75

0.00

Lupton (Originator’s stock) a fine winter cabbage. . . .

.50

1.75

0.00

Red Cabbage

Early Blood Bed EiTurt, Dark red, nearly black, extra early, hard as a rock. Sold out.

Danish Stoiiehcad. A new Danish variety; heads round and compact; color dark red, very solid and an excellent keeper. Pkt., 10c; oz., 80c: y, 11).. ,$3.00.

31aininoth Rock Red. Largest red cabbage, solid heads, late variety. I’kt., 5c; oz., 75e; y lb.. $2.50: 11). $0.00.

Dark Red Solid Dutch. A fine second early dark red cabbage. The heads are round and solid and come very uniform. Pkt., 5e; oz„ 70c; y 11)., $2.25: 11)., $8.00.

Large Red Drumhead. Pkt., 5e; oz., 70c; y 11).. $2.25.

Zenith Dark Red. A fine early dark red cab- bage. Medium sized. Sold out.

Celery Cabbage

Last year’s results have proven that this new vegetable does best, when sown the latter part of June for a fall crop, as it can not stand the summer heat. The best way is to sow it with the machine in rows about two feet apart

Chantenay Carrots.

and to thin the i)lants out later on, so that they come about a foot apart in the row. Pkt.,

lOc; oz., 30c; lb.. $2.50.

Savoy Cabbage

American Allhcud Savoy. One of the best, fine curled, good sized, excellent flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., Kic; y lb., $1..50; lb., $5.00.

Early Dwarf Him. Extra early, but small. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; y lb., $1..50; lb., $5.00.

American Savo.v.

Large Late Drumhead Savoy. The largest Savoy cabbage, of good quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 40c; y lb., $1.50; lb., $5.00.

Carrots

1 oz. will sow a row of 100 feet, 3 to 4 fioniids to the acre.

Chantenay. Most excellent variety and also most popular with market gardeners. Ma- tures early and produces roots of good size, about 6 inches long and of a very attractive color. Makes good tops and is easy to bunch. Oz., 15c; y lb., 35c; lb., $1.25.

Extra Early Coreless. A very handsome stump-rooted carrot about the length of the Danvers. Matures before any other variety.

Celery Cabbage.

GARDEN, FLOWER AND FIELD SEEDS

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Extra Early French Forcing: Carrot.

CARROTS — Contimied.

Top small, considering the size of the roots, which are smooth, straight and free from roughness; without core; very tender and sweet. Excellent for early or late. Oz., 20c; % lb., 65c; lb., $2.00.

Guerandc or Oxheart. A short, thick stump- rooted carrot of good quality. About two- thirds the length of Chantenay and thicker. Oz., 15c; lb., 50c; lb., $1.25.

Danvers Half Long. Slightly longer than Chantenay. Rich orange-red roots, smooth and handsome, tapering to a blunt point. Flesh sweet and crisp; one of the best for market. Popular variety as a winter carrot. Oz., 15c; 1/1 lb.. ;i5c; lb., $1.00.

Extra Early Dwarf Erfurt. Best for first early and for forcing. Gilt edge strain. Pkt., 25c; % oz., 75o; oz., $2.50.

Dry W^eatbcr. A fine variety for dry cli- mates and dry seasons. This variety is get- ting more popular every year. Pkt., 25c; i/l oz., 75c; oz., $2.50.

Danish Snowball. Pkt., 25c; i/l oz., 75c; oz.. ,$2.50.

Early Erfurt. Pkt., 20c; i/l oz., 50c; oz., $1.50.

Early Giant Short Stem. A good variety for the south; not recommended for places with a climate like we have here. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 50c; 1/4 lb., $2.00; lb., $7.00.

Select Half Long Danvers. Grown from se- lected roots. Only such carrots as were of per- fect shape and deep red color were used for the growing of this seed. Oz.. 20c; i/l lb., ;i5c; lb., $1.25.

Other Standard Sorts

Length, inch.

Oz.

1/4 lb.

Lb.

5 lbs.

2 Early French Forc- ing

$0.20

$0.45

$1.50

$6.50

6

Half Long Nantes..

.20

.50

1.40

6.00

4

Early Scarlet Horn.

.20

.65

1.50

6.50

6

Carentan Half Long Scarlet

.20

.65

2.00

9.00

7

Long Scarlet Stump Rooted Winter

.15

.:55

1.00

9

St. Vallery, Long Red

.35

1.00

4.50

12

Improved Long Orange

.15

.30

1.00

4.00

1 4

Long White Bel- g’ian

.10

.30

.90

4.00

Yellow Belgian. Long, yellow carrot, used extensively for stock feeding. Oz., 10c; lb., :50c; Ib., 00c; 5 Ibs., $1.00.

Cardoon. Improved Spanish. Pkt., 5c; oz., 35c; 1/1 lb., $1.15; lb., $4.00.

Cauliflower

Choicest, selected seed, grown from choicest, selected flowers.

Sliiis’ “Special Strain” Early Snowball. No better quality at any price. This is the best main crop variety and is equally good for all purposes, except for first early, for which our strain of Extra Early Dwarf Erfurt is better suited. Price, pkt., 25c; i/i oz., 75c; oz., $2.50.

Sluis Early Snowball.

About Cauliflower Seed

Our Cauliflower seed has given the best satis- faction for years. We are fully aware of the importance of this crop and have our seeds grov^^n every year by good reliable growers. We will be glad to give you names of people, who had this seed from us last year. It’s always safe to ask the man wlio grows it about it.

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Paris Golden Selfblanehingr.

Paris Golden Self-blanching. The finest .standard strain of self-lDlanching- celery. Our seed comes direct from the original introduc- ers from Paris, France. None better. Pkt., 15c; oz., .$1.25; H lb., $4.00.

Goltlen Selfblancliing American Grown Seed. Grown from original French stock seed. Plants are somewhat more rol)ust than those grown from the French seed. The seed is usu- ally of stronger germination than the imported seed. Oz., 50c; lb., $1.50; lb., $5.00.

William’s Peifected Yellow. This variety was introduced by us thi-ee years ago. Past year, however, we were unable to procure ^good seed of this variety, and rather than taking chances, we decided not to list it. We now have been fortunate in obtaining a '(uan- tity of seed again direct from the originator and undoubtedly all of our friends, who have grown this variety when we first introduced it, will consider this good news. Those, who have not tried it yet, we can recommend to give it a trial this season. It is far superior than Golden Selfblanching in every respect. Price. Pkt.. 2.5c : oz.. $2.00; 14 Ib., $7.00; lb.. $25.00.

Easy Blaiicbing. Claimed to be superior to Golden Selfblanching in appearance, and keep- ing quality. Best American grown seed. Oz., 60c; 14 lb.. $2.00; lb.. $7.50.

Celery

Om‘ ouma‘ ^^ill product' aboiil .">.0(M) plants.

Ereiicli Success. A late maturing variety, but an excellent keepei-. Foliage dark green, heai-t dee]) golden yellow. 5'his variety re- mains good until lat(' in tbe spring if properly taken care of. Oz., ;i.5c; Vj lb., $1.00; lb., $:}.5().

Whitt' Illume. One of the earliest, blanched.

IMvt., .5c; t)z., 20c; lb., 7.5c; lb., $2..50.

Winter (^ut't'ii. Most valuable variety for 5\hnter and S]»ring use. The stalks are very thick, cris]) and st)lid; heart very full, blanches to a beautiful creamy white color. Pkt., 5c; oz.. 20c; lb.. 60c; lb., $2.00.

Other Standard Varieties

Oz. Vi lb. Lb.

Giant Pascal

$0.20

$0.60

$2.00

Giant Golden Heart. . . . ,

.15

.40

1.50

Dwarf Golden Heart. . . ,

.15

.40

1.50

Pink Plume

Rose Ribbed Paris

Self-

.20

.60

2.00

Blanching

.20

.60

2.00

Evans’ Triumph

.15

.40

1.50

Perfection Heartwell . . Boston Market, dwarf

and

.15

.40

1.50

white

.15

.40

1.50

Dwarf Kalamazoo

Soup or Cutting Celery. This kind can not be bleached, the green leaves have a very strong flavor and are

.15

.40

1.50

used in soup

Old Celery Seed, for flayor-

.10

.30

.90

ing

.05

.15

.40

Chervil, Fine Curled.

Leaves are used for

flavoring soups and stews and for garnishing. Pkt.. ,5c; oz., 1.5c; 14 Ib., 45c; II).. $1.25.

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German Celery

Celeriac or Turnip Rooted Celery.

Large Smooth Prague. The largest and smoothest of all. Excellent flavor, Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; lb., 90c.

Early Erfurt. Large and early. Pkt., 5c; oz„ 20c; M lb., 60c; lb., ,$2.00.

Apple Shaped. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; M lb.,

««<'• Chicory

Comiuou. l*kt., 5c; oz., 20c; lb., 65c; lb., $2.25.

""Large Rooted Magdeburg. The roots when dried, roasted and ground are used as an adulterant or substitute of coffee. The young leaves make a good salad. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 14 lb., 65c; lb., .$2.25.

llrussel Witloir. This kind, although little known, yet, in this country, is a great favorite in Europe. The roots are dug out in the fall and forced in the winter under green house benches or in a dark, cool place in a cellar, planted in earth and covered with a heavy layer of fresh horse manure. IMost of the bet- ter stores in our large Cities handle this vege- table and find a good demand for it. It is mostly sold under the name of “French En- dive.” Pkt.. 5c; oz., 50c; Vi $1.00; lb.,

$;L50.

Collards

True Georgia. Used in the South as a sub- stitute for cabbage. Pkt., 5c; oz., lOo; 14 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

my , . Contrar.v to custom we are listing this year all varieties of Sweet Corn priced per pound, etc. Pur-

iNOtlCC. chasers will please hear in mind that all early, heavy-seeded varieties (such as Cory, Champion, etc.), weigh about 12 pounds to the peck; late light-seeded varieties (such as Evergreens, Country Gentleman), about 10 pounds to the peck.

Sweet Corn

F. S. Food Administration License G-44641

New Good Sweet Corn Varieties Which We Recommend to Every Gardener

Mayflower. This variety was introduced by us to Chicago 3Iarket Gardeners three years ago and has given siileiuiid satisfaction. The demand for seed of this variety is steadil.v increasing. It is tlie earliest white, real Sweet Corn we know of; produces a good sized ear for such an early variety and in our opinion is the best early white Sweet Corn for a market gardener to grow. Price, lb., .30c; 25 lbs., .$6.00; 100 lbs., $22.50.

Snowflake This is a worthy companion to the Mayflower. It is second early and comes in about 10 days later than Mayflower. Ears are large, well set, and pure white. Those who are in the habit of planting Howl- ing Mob for second early will find this a better Corn, which comes in at the same time as Howling Mob. Price, lb., 25c; 25 lbs., .$6.00; 100 lbs., .$22.50.

Early Diglitoii. This is a distinct improve- ment over the Extra Early Red Cob Cory- It is fully ten days earlier, and is the earliest Sweet Corn w’e know" of. Ib'icc. lb., 30c; 25 lbs. $6.00; 100 lbs. $22.50.

Early White Cory. (First of All.) A very early variety with good sized ears. Verv stveet. Ifli.. 25c; 25 lbs., $5.00; 100 lbs.. $20. 0().

Early Red Cory. Claimed to be still earlier than the White (5ory. This is one of the best

Country Gentleman.

Prince of Orange.

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s\\ i:kt ( okn — c'oiiniiuod.

first eaiiies and a very popular Aariety. Lb., 25c: 25 lbs.. .$5.00: 100 il)s.. .$20.00.

Pocolionlas. A well known early Sweet Corn. Our seed is best Connecticut grown, from originator’s stock. I’rit (\ lb.. :i.5c: 25 lbs.. .S5.00 : 100 lbs.. .$20.00.

3lainiH()th Wliilc Cory. About a week to 10 days later than the Early Cory, ears much larger. Id).. 25c: 25 lies.. $5.00: 100 lbs.. $20.00.

Howling 31ob. One of the best second-earfy sorts, coming in only about a week later iliau the Extra Early Cory. Ears are good sized, about 0 to 8 inches long, well filled. Lb.. 25c; 25 lbs.. $5.00: 100 lbs.. $20.00.

Early Minnesota. A very fine early variety, good sized ear. Lb. 25c: 25 lbs., $5.00; 100 lbs.. $20.00.

Crosby's Extra Early. Medium size and very sweet. Id). 25c: 25 lbs., $5.00: 100 lbs.,

$20.00.

Perry Hybrid. Very early and large ear, of extra fine quality. A good market varietv.

Lb. 25c: 25 lbs., $5.00; 100 lbs. $20.00.

3Ietropolitan. Large, early and produc- tive; handsome ears, lib., 25c; 25 lbs., $5.00; 100 lbs., $20.00.

Early Cliami)ion. This is one of the best kinds for the market. Produces ears from 8 to 10 inches long and matures in about the same time as the mammoth Cory, from about 6 0 to 70 days. Lb.. 25c ; 25 lbs., $5.00; 100 lbs.. $20.00.

KeiulcH's Early Giant. The largest eared second-early corn. Our seed is very fine. Con- necticut grown. Lb.. 25c; 25 lbs., $5.00; 100 lbs., $20.00.

Early Evergreen. Ears almost as large as Stowell’s Evergreen, and ripens ten days ear- lier. Lb.. 30c: 20 lbs., $1.50: 100 lbs., $22.50.

White Evergreen, Large snow-white ears. Matures about a week earlier than Stowell’s. Lb.. 30e: 20 lbs.. $4.50: 100 lbs. $22.,50.

Ziz-Zag Evergreen, Very large ears, about 8 days ahead of Stowell’s. Kernels irregular on the ear. Lb.. 30c: 20 lbs., $1.50: 100 lbs.. $22.50.

Stowell's Evergreen. The best late or main crop corn; large ears, deep grains of the best quality. Our seed is very choice. Connecti- cut grown and will be found much superior to Western gr'^wn seed. Lb.. 30c : 20 lbs.. $4.00: 100 lbs., ,$20.00.

Old Colony. A popular market variety. Ten days earlier than Stowell’s Evergreen. Lb., 30<q 20 lbs., $1.50: 100 lbs.. $22.50.

Coiintiy (ientlenian or Shoe Peg Corn. One of the sweetest of all sweet corns. Popular sold for hotel trade and fancy grocers, as well as foi- honu' use. Lb., :J0c: 20 lbs,, ,$1.50; 100 lbs.. $22.50.

IS'arrow (h-aiiied Ew^rgreen. A selection of the Stowell’s Evergreen. Fine small kernels and large ears. One of the best late varieties and a good seller on the m.arket. Lb,, 30c: 20 lbs.. $1.50: 100 lbs.. $22.50.

Ibuitain Evergreen. Ears same size as the Evergreen Corn, and has the llavor and sweet- ness of Golden Bantam Corn. Gardeners who have a retail trade will find this a profitable sort to grow. Lb., 10c; 20 lbs., $0.00.

l*riiHc of Orange, Shortly desciiljed as Ije- ing a double sized Golden Bantam. It has the same characteristics as Golden Bantam only is fully double the size of the ear of Golden Bantam, and in earliness, two or three days later than Golden Bantam. This is one of the finest golden seeded Sweet Corns we know of. I’rice, lb., 40c; 2,5 lbs., $K.00.

Golden Bantam. A valuable new variety

for the home. Ears small, but mature very earlv and are extra sweet and tender. Lb.., 30c; 25 lbs., $0.00; 100 lbs., $22. .50.

Black Mexican. Sweetest of all. Fine for home use. Ijb., 40e.

Pop Corn

White Kice. Kernels long and pointed and one of the best poppers. Lb. 25c.

Queen’s Golden. A very handsome yellow sort, pops pure white. Lb., 25c.

Corn Salad or Fetticus

Three ounces will sow a row of 100 feet.

Hardy little plants, grown for late fall, win- ter and spring use as a lettuce. Sow seed in August or September. l*kt., 5c: oz,, 15c; ^

lb., 45c; lb. $1.50.

Cress, Fine Curled or T*eppei'grass. Pkt., 5c; oz.. 10c: % lb., 2.5c : lb. 7.5c,

True Water Cress. l»kt.. 5c: oz.. 35c: ^ lb.,

$1.00.

Cucinnber, Improved Tong Green.

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Cucumbers

1 oz. will plant 50 hills, 2 Ihs. to the acre.

Davis Perfect. This is the best cucumber for the market. It is a selection of the Long- White Spine, and has all the good qualities of that variety, but in a much higher degree. The shape is ideal — long, slim and perfectly straight — the color is dark glossy green and the flesh is brittle and tender with a small seed capacity. It is a strong grower and seems to resist the cucumber disease better than any other variety. Our stock of this variety is extra fine and is selected every year with great care, only the most perfect cucumbers being used for seed. I*kt., 5c; oz., 10c : % Ih.. 30c; lb., $1.00.

Improved Long Green. Produces very long, attractive fruits of good quality. Vines vigor- ous and productive. One of the most popular sorts. The ripened cucumbers are excellent for sweet pickles. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; lb., 30c; lb., $1.25.

Emerald. Long smooth dark green fruits, one of the best for slicing. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; lb., 25c; lb., 80c.

Evergreen White Spine. One of the best of White Spine type, fruits getting frequently 12 inches long. Color, dark green; fruits run uni- form and are of superior quality. Equally good for outdoors as well as for forcing. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; lb., 25c; lb., 80c.

Early Foitime. A recent introduction of great merit. The cucumbers are very dark green and average about 10 inches long. Oz., 10c; ^ lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

Other Standard Varieties

Oz.

% lb.

Lb.

Arlington White Spine

$0.08

$0.25

.$0.90

Cool and Crisp

.08

.25

.85

Livingston’s Evergreen

.08

.25

.80

Fordhook Famous

Klondike, excellent sort, very

.10

.30

1.00

productive

.10

.30

1.00

Nichol’s Medium Green

.10

.30

1.00

Japanese Climbing

Giant Pera, 15 to 18 inches

.10

.30

1.00

long

.10

.30

1.00

Pickling Varieties

Chicago Pickle or Westerfield. Our stock of this kind can not be beat. One of the best kinds, very productive. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ^ lb.. 2.5c; lb., 90c; 5 lbs., $4.25.

Snow’s Pickle. Largely used by pickle fac- tories. Pickles medium sized, dark green An excellent, very productive sort. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; K lb. 30c; lb. 90o.

Improved Jersey Pickle. Oz., 10c; i/ lb., 2.5c; lb., 85c.

AVe.st India Gherkin. A small, prickly va- riety, used for pickles only: Pkt., 5c; oz.,

10c; 14 lb., 45c; lb., $1.50.

Early Frame or Short Green. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c: M lb., 20c: lb.. 75c.

Green Pi’olific or Boston Pickling. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; i/t lb.. 20c; lb. 85c.

Dandelion

Improved Thick Leaved. Pkt., 20c; oz., $1.00; y lb., $3.00.

Garlic

For flavoring. Lb., 75c; 5 lbs.. $3.50.

Egg Plant

Black Beauty. An early variety about two weeks earlier than the Improved Xew 5^ork. Fruits are purplish black in color, of a most

Improved Purple Egg Plant.

attractive appearance and set freely, but are not quite as large as the New York. Pkt., 5c; oz., 40c; 14 lb., $1.40,

New York Improved Large Purple. The standard variety. Fruits are very large, smooth, and of a fine dark purple color. The best kind for the market. Pkt., 5c; oz., 40c; 1/4 lb., $1.35; lb., $5.00.

Early Dwarf Purple. Earliest of all. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; ^ lb., 75c; lb., $2.50.

Black Pekin, Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; % lb., 75c.

Early Long Purple. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; y lb., 60c.

Florida High Bush. Plants are large and high, usually bearing the fruits off the ground. Fruits medium sized, pear shaped and are of a purple color. Very productive. Oz., 35c; ^ lb., $1.10; lb., $4.00.

Endive

One ounce will sow a row of 200 feet, 4 lbs., to the acre.

Green Curled. Leaves are fine curled, very full, crisp and tender. Equally suitable for spring, summer or fall planting, being ex- tremely hardy. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; y lb., 35c; lb., $1.25.

3IOSS Curled. Finer curled and fuller than green curled. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; y lb., 35c; lb., $1.25.

Ever White Curled. Very tender, when cut young. Blanches easily. Pkt., 5c; oz., lOo; 14 lb., 35c; lb., $1.25.

Broad Leaved Batavian (Escarolle). Leaves broad and flat. When bleached, it makes a fine winter salad. May also be cooked like Spinach. A popular variety with Italian gar- deners. Pkt., 5c; oz., lOc; ^ lb., 35c; lb., $1.25; 5 lbs., $6.00.

Herbs

Sweet, Pot and 3Iedicinal Herbs.

Culture — Herbs delight in a rich, mellow soil. Sow seeds early in spring in shallow drills, 1 foot apart; when up a few inches thin out to proper distances, or transplant. They should be cut on a dry day just before they come into full blossom, tied in bunches

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and hung- up or spread thinly on a floor, where they can dry quickly.

Anise. Pkt., 5e; oz., 10c.

Balm. Pkt., 5e; oz., 15e.

Basil, Sweet. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15e.

Bene. Pkt., 5c; oz., lOe.

Boneset.

Pkt.,

10c;

oz..

60c.

Borage.

Pkt.,

5c:

oz..

15c; ^

'4 lb..

45c;

lb..

$1.50.

Caraway,

Idvt..

5c:

oz..

10c:

K lb..

3.5c;

lb..

$1.25.

Castor Oil Bean. Pkt.. 5c; oz., 15e.

Catnip. Pkt., lOe; oz., 30e.

Chamomile. Pkt.. lOe.; oz.. $1.50.

Coriander. Pkt., 5e; oz., 10c.

Cumin. Pkt., 5e; oz.. 15c.

Dill. Iflvt.. 5e; oz.. 10c: lb.. 90e.

Eennel Sweet. Pkt., 5c ; oz., lOe; lb., $1.50. Horehonnd. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c.

Lavender. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c.

Pennyroyal. Pkt., 10c; oz., 75c.

Peppermint. Pkt. (25 seeds), 10c.

Rosemary. Pkt., 5c; oz,, 25c.

Rne. Pkt.. 5c; oz., 15c.

Saffron. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c.

Sag^c. Pkt., 5c; oz., 45c; lb., $1.50.

Savory. Summer. Pkt.. 5c: oz., 45c; lb., $1.50: lb., $6.00.

Sweet 3Iarjoram. l*kt., 5c ; oz.. 45<'.

Tansy. Pkt., 5c; oz., ,30c.

Thyme. Pkt.. ,5c: oz., 2.5c; lb., 70c. Wormwood. Pkt., 5c: oz., 15c; ^ lb., 50c.

Horse Radish

Horseradish sets. Dozen, 15c; 100, 60c; 500 ,$2.50; 1,000, .$4.00.

Maliner Kren. A great improvement. This kind will produce roots 15 inches long, by 2 to 3 inches thick on top, in one year. Selected

sets, dozen, 20c; 100, 80c; 500 lor $3.50; 1,000, $6.50.

Kale or Borecole

One ounce will produce about 4,000 plants. Dwarl tireen Exti'a ('urkal. The leaves are very curly, bright green, tender and of excel- lent flavor. Pkt., ,5c: oz.. |.5e; y. lb.. 4.5c* lb $l..50. ’

Dwarf Siberian. Of dwarf growth. Leaves are large and brc)ad and slightly curled at the edges. Color bluish green. Very hardy. Oz , 1.5c: y Ib., lOc: lb., $1.25.

Excelsior, Half Dwarf Mo.ss Curled. Color beautiful dark green. Grows about 1% to 2 feet high. Not quite as hardy as the two pre- ceding sorts. Pkt.. .5<*: oz.. 15c: y, lb., 50c*

lb.. $1.7.5.

Kohl-Rabi

1 oz. nill sow a row of 200 feet. 4 lbs. to the acre.

Early White Vienna. The most popular va- riety. Flesh pure white, very tender. Skin light green. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c: M lb., 60c* lb $2.00. ’ Early Purple Vienna. Similar to the White Vienna; only skin is bluish purple. Same price.

Leek

(Porree Oder Lauch)

One ounce will sow a

row of 150 feet.

Bulgarian Winter.

Very large, hardy and of best quality. Pkt.,

5jc; oz., 20c; % lb.,

65c.

L a r g e American Flag. Most popular market variety, large, thick stems. Pkt., .5c; oz., 20c: ^ lb., 70c;

lb., $2.25.

Rouen. Very large winter Leek. Oz., 20c;

% lb., 70c; lb., $2.25.

3Ionstrons Caren- tan. A favorite mar- ket sort of enormous size; large, broad leaves, stems long and thick of a very mild, pleasant flavor. Pkt.,

5o; oz., 20c: lb.,

70c; lb., $2,25.

Large 3Iusselburgh,

Same price as Caren-

tan. I.arge Aiiierioan Flag.

Lettuce

One ounce will produce about 2000 plants

Leaf Lettuce

Black Seeded Simpson. One of the most popular varieties of Leaf Lettuce and more used around Chicago than any other variety of this class. Produces a mass of light green curly leaves of the best quality. Our stock is very choice. Oz., 10c; y lb., 25c; lb., 80c.

Grand Rapids. This loose-leaf variety is used very extensively as a forcing sort, and we doubt if a better one can be had. It stands up well, forms a large cluster of loose leaves, bright green in color and slightly curled. The best leaf lettuce for shipping Keeps from

wilting longer than any other sort. Oz., 10c; M lb., 25c; lb., $1.00.

Other Kinds of Leaf Lettuce

Oz. % lb. Lb.

Detroit Market Gardener’s

Forcing

$0.10

$0.25

$0.80

Prizehead, Leaves tinged light brown

.10

.25

.80

Early Curled Silesia

.10

.25

.80

Early Curled Simpson

.10

.25

.80

Tilton’s White Star

.10

.25

.80

The Morse

.10

,25

.80

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CABBAGE HEAD LETTUCE

Cabbage Head. This is one of the finest varieties of Lettuce ever offered and is superior to Big Boston in many ways. It does not scald in the heat and does not turn red from cold.

It is just as firm as Big Boston and is larger and a little lighter in color. It will hold up better and is an excellent shipping sort.

Some gardeners grow it throughout the season, but we especially recommend it for spring and fall use. If you have been using Big Boston, try this, for it will surely please you. Pkt., 5c; oz.,

25c; 1/4 lb., 75c; lb., $2.50.

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Big: Boston Lettuce.

Standard Sorts

Oz. lb. Lb.

Improved H a n-

son .$0.10 ,$0.30 $1.00

White Seeded

Early Tennisball

.10

.25

.80

W’onderful

.10

. 15

1.50

Buttercup

.10

.25

.80

St. Louis Butter

Head

.10

.25

.80

Hub))ard’s Market

.10

.25

.80

All the Year

Round

.10

.25

.80

California Cream

Butter ....

.10

.30

1.00

Early Speckled

Dutch Butter. .

.10

.25

.80

Iceberg

.10

.3.5

1.25

Brown Dutch ....

.25

.80

Head Lettuce

Big Boston. The market gardener’s favorite. Heads of good size, just right for the market gardener. Very solid, color light green. The

Salamander lo .25 .80

White Summer Cabbage 10 .25 .80

New York tO .15 1.50

Maximum or Immensity 10 .25 .80

Cos Lettuce-Romaine

best for outdoor and for forcing. Only for mid-summer use we rather recommend the All Seasons. Oz., 10c; i/i lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

Plants are of erect growth; leaves long and narrow; very crisp and tender; flavor most de- licious.

Black Seeded Big Boston. Claimed to be an improvement over the old Big Boston in that it can stand the summer heat better and does not run into seed so quick. The heads are large, solid and of an attractive yellowish- green color. We have the genuine strain. Oz., 20c; M lb., 50c; lb., $1.60.

Wayaliead, or First of All, large early Head Lettuce. One of the best varieties for the gardener to grow. Very early, large, solid heads. Oz., 15c; % lb., 45c; lb., $1.50.

All Seasons. One of the best head lettuce; stands the hot midsummer sun without burn- ing. Heads are very solid, large and of a most desirable light green color. Stands shipping better than any other kind. We have a choice stock of this variety. Oz., 1.0c; ^ lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

Tender Heart. The best Head Lettuce for early and late planting. Heads very uniform. Color of the leaves light green on the outside, golden yellow inside. Our seed is grown from introducer’s seed and reselected with the great- est care. Oz., 15c: ^ lb., 35c; lb., $1.25.

May King. One of the best extra early head lettuce. Heads are not very large, but solid and of excellent quality. A good variety for forcing. Oz., 10c; Vt lb., 25c; lb., $1.

Deacon. A sure header and a good heat resister. Oz., 10c; ^ lb., 25c; lb., 80c.

Mamniotli Black Seeded Butter. An ex- cellent Head Lettuce. Very large and tender. The interior blanches to a fine creamy yellow color and is of a delicate flavor. Oz., 10c; lb., 250; lb., 80c.

Paris Self-Closing White Cos.

Paris Self-Closing White Cos. One of the best. Oz., 10c; ^ lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.

Trianon Cos. Crisp and mild. Earlier than the Paris Cos. Oz., 10c; ^ lb., 25c; lb., $1.00.

Martynla

Pods, if picked young, are very tender and are excellent for pickling. Sold out.

GAKDEX. FLOWER AND FIELD SEEDS

Musk Melon

One ounce Mill plant 50 hills; 2 to 3 pounds to the acre.

The seed we offer is grown from selected melons only. There is a lot of seed offered every year by planters, who save the melons that are not lit for shipping, for seed. We do not buy such seed, nor Mill it pay you to buy it.

Rocky Ford or Netted Gem. The favorite green fleshed shipping sort. Medium in size, oval shape, covered entirely with fine netting, slightly ribbed.

Flesh green, very thick, sweet and Emerald Gem

juicy. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ll>-9 20c; lb., 80c.

Burrell Gem. Called the salmon-fleshed Rocky Ford. In size and shape and shipping qualities it is similar to the Rocky Ford. Flesh is deep orange of excellent flavor, very rich, sweet and tender. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ^ lb., 30c; lb., 90c.

Osage, or Miller’s Cream. Most popular melon in the Chicago market and also in many of the Eastern markets. Medium to large size, skin dark green, flesh salmon, very sweet and juicy. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ^ lb., 35c; lb., $1.00.

Extra Early Osage. This kind represents a selection towards earliness. The fruits ripen about 14 days earlier than the regular strain of Osage, but do not get quite as large. Pos- sesses all the good points of the Osage. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ^ lb., 50c; lb., $1.80.

Other Standard Varieties

Oz.

1/4 lb.

Lb.

Chicago Market, Green flesh very sweet and juicy. . . .$0.10

$0.25

$0.80

Early Jenny Lind, Earliest green fleshed variety 10

.25

.80

Emerald Gem. Salmon flesh- ed, an excellent melon for the table 15

.40

1.25

Champion Market. A large Rocky Ford, but not as earlv 10

.25

.80

Oz.

Montreal Market. The larg- est of the Nutmegs $0.10

Tip Top. One of the best of the salmon fleshed varieties.

A big yielder. Fruits are large and of delicious

quality

Extra Early Hackensack, Green flesh of most de- licious flavor. About two weeks earlier than the well-known Hackensack. . . Hackensack. A large popu- lar melon; flesh green, skin

well netted

Extra Early Nutmeg

Lfong Island Beauty. Well netted, green flesh. Hack- ensack type

Paul Rose. Salmon flesh. Almost round; flesh deep and firm and very solid

luscious

Syracuse. Large and sweet. . Osage Gem. Heavily netted.

Salmon fleshed

Early Oval Netted Gem

Banana. Salmon flesh. Melons are long and thin and of

Water Melon

% Ib. $0.25

Lb.

$0.80

.15

.30

1.00

.10

.25

.80

.10

.30

.90

.10

.30

.90

.10

.25

.90

.10

.30

1-00

.10

.25

.75

.10

.30

.90

.10

.30

.90

.15

.40

1.25

per

pkt.

One OTince Mill plant 30 hills; 4 to 5 lbs. to the acre.

Fordhook Early. The earliest, large fruited melon, almost round; dark green; flesh bright red, crisp and sweet. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ^ lb., 20c; lb., 60c.

Cole’s Early. One of the best Extra Early water melons and the best for the home mar- ket or for home use. Skin dark green; flesh deep red and very sweet. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 20c; lb., 60c.

Kleckley SM'eets. The sweetest of all water melons, but a poor shipper. Shape is oval, color of the skin dark green. Flesh dark red, ripens close to the skin. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M Ik., 20c: lb.. 60c.

SM'eetheart. A very popular shipping melon. Very productive. Fruit nearly oval in form, quite large and heavy and ripen evenly. This melon retains its good qualities longer than

Kleckley’s Sweol

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WATKUMELON — Continiiod

most others after ri})ening-. Flesh red, firm and solid. Pkt., 5c; <)/.. 10<*: ' ] 11)., 20<-; 11).,

(>()<'.

Mclvor's Wondcii'ul Sugar. A long strii)ed melon, often 2 feet in length; of best quality.

I»k(.. 5c: oz.. lOc; '/i lb.. 20c; lb., bile.

Other Standard Kinds

Oz.

% lb.

Lb.

Iceberg, large, thick, oval... Improved Kolb’s Gem, a good

$0.10

$0.25

$0.60

‘^hi))i)er

.10

.20

.60

True Ice Cream

.10

.20

.(iO

Alabama Sweets

.10

.20

.60

Pbinnev’.s Sarlv

.10

.20

.60

Jones’ Jumbo

.10

.20

.60

Halliert Honey

.10

.20

.60

The Boss

Dixie

.10

.10

.20

.20

.60

.60

Triumph

.10

.30

.60

Harris Earliest. A new melon.

extra early, of finest qiiality Colorado Red Citron, for pre-

.10

.20

.60

serving"

.10

.20

.60

Any of the above varieties,

5 cts.

per pkt.

Mushroom Spawn

Pure Culture Mushroom Spawn, This is American spawn from one of the most reliable manufacturers. Our spawn gave good results, where others failed. Can be grown in cel- lars, under green house benches, etc. One pound will plant 8 square feet of bed. Culture

directions scut uith tli(‘ spawn. It can be sup- plied in bricks only, weighing about 1 pound. l*i'ic(‘. pci- brick, 25c; bricks, .Si, 75; 20

bi icks, .$5.50; 50 bricks. ,$S.25.

Special prices on larger cpiantitics.

Mustard

()iu‘ oiincc‘ will sow a row of 50 6ect,

Soutiunn (iiant (biricd. Giant Curled leaves, most popular variety. Oz.. 5('; lb., (}0c,

Acw ( hinese liroad licaved. Not curled as the Southern Giant; leaves are very broad and smooth. Oz., ,5c-; Ib., (>0c.

Ostric h Plume. Extra Fine Curled Mustard. Of the same habit as the Southern Giant, but on account of it being more curled of a finer ap])earance. Lb., 70c.

Black or Brown, fancy imported seed. Oz., 5c; lb„ 45c; 10 Ihs., .$4.25.

White London. Oz., 5c; lb., 40c; 10 Ihs., .$3.75.

Okra or Gumbo

Dwarf Green Prolific. Early and prolific, but pods are rather small. Oz., 10c; % lb., 20c; lb., 60c.

Perkin’s Mammoth White. One of the best varieties for Northern States. Pods are long and produced in great numbers. Oz., 10c; % 11)., 20c; lb., 60c.

Wliite Velvet. Oz., 10c; ^ lb., 20c; lb., 60c.

Onion Sets

Our sets are clean and dry, and free from sprouts. The prices quoted are subject to market changes.

Soiithi)ort Yellow Glolie.

GAllDEX, FLOWER AND FIELD SEEDS

1!)

Bottom Onion Sets

Grown from seed. Are used for Green Bunching- Onions or to produce large onions. Our bottom sets are all graded over 1-inch screens, and are very choice in everj^ respect.

Pk.

Bu.

White Bottom

Sets, 32

lbs.,

per

bushel

$1.25

$4.50

Red Bottom Sets, 3 2 lbs.

per bushel

1.00

3.25

Yellow Bottom

Sets, 3:

2 lbs.

per

lYT!«hpl . . . .

1.00

3.25

Prizetaker Onion SeLs.

These

sets

are grown from Prizetaker Onion Seed and will produce fine, large, globe shaped Onions a little ahead of the other Yellow Sets. We have only a limited supply of these sets, and we would advise those of our cus- tomers who want some of them, to order them at once. 32 lbs.

per bushel 1.15 4.0U

Shallot’s, or Yellow Multipliers planted for Early Green and for large onions. Bushel, 32 lbs. . . . 1.25 4.50

Top Onion Sets. Perfectly hardy, give green onions in March. We have these in stock from August till October, Bushel, 2 8 lbs 50 1.75

Onion Seed

One ounce will sow a row 100 feet long: 5 to 7 lbs. to the acre, 50-60 lbs. per acre for sets.

Best American grown seed; every lot tested as to vitality.

Three Best Globe Onions

Southport Large Yellow Globe. One of the best yielders and also one of the best sellers. Produces a very handsome, round or globe shaped onion, of large size, with their yellow skin, white flesh, fine grained, mild, very firm. One of the best keepers. Ripens uniformly and sells readily. Oz., 20c: ^ lb., 65c; lb., $2.25; 10 lbs.. .$20.00.

Southport Large Red Globe. In shape and good qualities similar to the Southport Yellow Globe. For markets that want a red onion, this is the best kind to be grown. Our strain of this onion is very choice, color of the skin, dark blood red; onions very firm and grow to a large size. Oz., 20c; ^ lb., 65c; lb., $2.25; 10 lbs., ,$20.00.

Southport Large White Globe. The most fa- vorite variety with gardeners for an early bunch onion from seed. As a large, white onion there is none better. Produces large, handsome onions, of a silvery white color which command always the highest prices in every market. Oz., 30c; ^ lb., 90c; lb., $3.00, Y^ellow Globe Danvers. Ripens a little earlier than the Southport Globe. Onions are flattish round and good keepers. Color beau- tiful deep yellow. Oz., 15c: 14 lb., 50c; lb..

$1.75: 10 lbs., $16.00.

Ohio Yellow Globe. A superior strain of Yellow Globe Onion. Perfect globe shaped, uniform in size and color, ripen early and is a great yielder. Oz., 25c; % lb., 75c; lb., $2.50; 10 lbs., $23.00.

White Portugal or Silverskin. The large onions are flattish round, of a pure white color. A very good keeper. Also very desir- able as an early bunch onion. Very popular

Wliite Portugal.

with onion set growers and more in demand than any other white variety for growing white onion sets. Pkt., 5c: oz., 25c; 14 *b.,

75c: lb., $2.50; 10 lbs., $23.00.

Ailsa Craig. Extra Selected, Prize Winning Strain. The largest of all yellow onions, re- sembles more than any other the Large Span- ish Onions seen in fancy grocery stores. Flesh exceedingly sweet, tender and mild. Skin beau- tiful golden yellow. Growls oftentimes onions from two to three pounds each, measuring from 10 to 15 inches in circumference. To ob- tain the best results seed should be sown in hotbeds, and the young plants be transplanted later on in the open field, about 6 inches apart. Price, pkt.. 15c: oz.. 40c: 14 $L25; Ib.,

$1.50.

Prizetaker. Enormous in size, handsome at- tractive color, and of fine flavor. Most popu- lar variety as a large early onion and always a good seller. The onions are of very large size, globe shaped, bright straw color. Flesh white, very mild and tender. Best American Grown seed. Oz.. 30c; 4 II).. $1.00. lb.. $3.50.

Early White AVelsli. This variety is usually sown latter part of July or first part of August for an early Bunch Onion to keep over win- ter. They are perfectly hardy and never freeze, and although the quality of this kind of Green Onions is rather poor, it usually paj's to grow them, on account of the scarcity of Green Onions at the time these are ready. Pkt.. 10c; Oz.. 40c: M lb.. $1.25: lb.. $1.50.

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SLI IS SKKI) STOlii:, 511 AVKST (>:li (1 ST., ( IIICAliO

Italian Onion Seed

Extra Early White Pearl. Matures very early. Onions are flattish round, clear white and when sowed thick make fine, small onions for pickling. O/-., 50c, 1.1 11).. SI. 00: 11)., $5.00.

White Barletta. A very early small, flat white and mild pickle onion. ()z., 50c; 11).,

$1.00: 11)., $5.00.

Early White Queen. Produces very early

pure white, small round pickle onions. Ox., ;Pk : v; 11)., $1.00; Ih., $5.00.

Mammoth Silver King. A large silvery white flat onion of Italian origin. Not a good keep- er. (Also called Giant AVhite Garganus.) Oz., 50e: i/i 11)., $1.00; 11)., $5.50.

Early Flat Onions

Oz. lb. Lb. 10 lb.

Early Yellow Danvers,

Onions flat, of me-

dium size, color of skin light yellow. Ex- cellent for yellow

onion sets $0.15 $0.50 $1.85 $16.00

Early Yellow Cracker. Largely sown for yel- low sets 15

Yellow Dutch, or Stras- burgh. Large, flat onions, good keepers.

A popular variety for growing sets 15

Australian Brown.

Very firm, and a great yielder. The best kind for brown onion sets 15

Large Red Wethersfield.

The standard large dark red flat onion, good keepers. Large- ly planted for grow- ing red onion sets. . .20

.50 1.S5 16.00

.50 1.85 16.00

.50 1.75 15.00

.60 2.00 17.50

Growers of Onion Sets, needing large quan- tities of Onion Seed should write us for spe- cial prices.

Bermuda Onion Seed

(For the South.)

True Tenneriffe grown Seed.

Oz. % lb. Lb.

White Bermuda $0.20 $0.60 $2.25

Crystal White Wax 30 .85 3.25

Red Bermuda 20 .60 2.25

Onion seed, any variety, except where other- wise quoted, 5 cts. per packet.

InmbU* Curled.

Parsley

One ounce will sow a row of 100 feet.

Plain or Single. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ^ lb., 20c; lb., 60c.

Finest Double Ciuded. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 25c; lb., 90c.

Champion Moss Curled. Extra fine curled; color beautiful dark green. Oz., 10c; ^ lb., 25c; lb., 90c.

Fern Leaved. Oz., 10c; 34 55c; lb., $1.25.

Hamburg Rooted or German Parsley. The roots are shaped like a parsnip and are used for flavoring soups. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 34 30c; lb., $1.00.

Parsnips

One ounce will sow a row of 150 feet; 3 lbs. to the acre.

Improved Hollow Crown. Most popular kind. Roots are smooth, large, tender and sweet, oz., 10c; 34 11)., 25c; 1 lb., 80c.

Improved Guernsey. Not quite as long as the Hollow Crown, but has the same good qualities. Same price.

Peas

LT. s. Food Administration License G-44641 One quart will plant a row of 100 feet; 2 bushels to the acre.

^All round seeded varieties 15 lbs. per peck; 60 lbs. per bushel.

Wrinkled seeded sorts, 14 lbs. per peck; 56 lbs. per bushel.

Shiis’ Early May Queen. The earliest smooth-seeded Pea. A little earlier than Alaska with pods about 2% inches long. Peas are of excellent flavor. Lb., 30c ; 15 lbs., $3.40; 100 lbs., $22.50.

Alaska. One of the very earliest. Pods art small, but are produced in a great number. Lb., 25c; 15 lbs., $3.00; 100 lbs., $18.00.

GAKDEX, FI.OWER AXD nELD SEEDS

21

Other Extra Early Round Seeded Peas

Lb. 15 lbs. 100 lbs.

Maud S

$3.50

$22.00

Philadelphia Extra Early. ,

. . .30

3.50

22.00

First and Best

. . .30

3.50

22.00

Daniel O’Rourke

. . .30

3.50

22.00

Ameer

. .30

3.00

20.00

Gradus or Prosperity. The best extra early large podded Pea for the market gardener. Pods are as large as Telephone, but ripen in about the same time. as the extra early seeded varieties, while the quality of the peas is far better. About 8 weeks from planting to pick- ing. Lb., 35c; 14 lbs., $3.75.

Laxtonian. A dwarf Gradus. Very early with large well filled pods. Can be planted 1Y2 foot apart. Very productive. This is one of the best varieties for the gardener to grow. Lb., 40c; 14 lbs., $4.25.

Thomas Laxton. Matures as early as Gradus, the pods are almost as large and are better filled. A heavy yielder. Lb., 35c; 14 lbs., $3.75.

Rogers Dwarf Champion. A dwarf strain of Champion of England. Grows only eighteen inches in height and does not need any sup- port. Pods are of large size, well filled with large, dark green peas of rich, sweet flavor. A very prolific variety and one of the most profitable for the gardener to grow. This is the first year that we list this variety and we advise every gardener, who plants Peas to put in at least part of this kind. Lb., 40c; 14 lbs., $4.50.

Premium Gem or Little Gem. Delicious Peas crowded tight in pods 2V2 to 3 inches long. Very prolific. Peas are very sweet. Lb., 30c; 14 lbs., $3.00.

American Wonder. One of the very earliest of the wrinkled varieties. Pods are small but are borne in wonderful profusion. Quality is of the very finest. Grows only 8 to 10 inches high. Lb., 30c; 14 lbs., .$3.50.

Telephone. Large, dark green pods, well filled and of excellent quality. One of the most popular varieties for main and late crop and considered by many gardeners to be the best of all. Lb., 30c; 14 lbs., ,$3.50; 100 lbs., $25.00.

Other Standard Varieties

Lb. 14 Lbs. 100 Lbs.

Horsford’s Market Gar-

den .$0.3.5

$4.00

$27.50

Daisy or Dwarf Telephone

.40

4.50

Champion of England ....

.35

4.00

27.50

Pride of the Market

.35

4.00

27.50

Yorkshire Hero

.35

4.00

British Queen

.35

4.00

Potlach or Big Dinner. . . .

.40

4.50

Duke of Albany

.35

4.00

27.50

Improved Stratagem

.35

4.00

27.50

Admiral Dewey

.35

4.00

Dwarf Sugar Purple Blos- som

.40

Mammoth Melting Sugar .

.45

Lb. 14 Lbs. 100 Lbs. $0.35 $4.00 $27.50

. .35 4.00 27.50

Surprise or Eclipse Nott’s Excelsior . .

Telephone.

SI, I IS SHED STOKE, 5J1 WEST «Hi<l ST.. CllICAIJO

Pepper

One ounce will produce 1,000 plants.

Early Crimson Giant, Very large, sweet Pepper. It is a strong grower and much more productive than the Chinese Giant. Matures early. The flesh is thick, very mild and sweet. Pkt., 10c; oz„ 65c; 2 ozs., $1.20; lb., $2.00.

Chinese Giant. This is the largest of all the Peppers. Plants set 3 to 4 very large peppers quite earlj", and continue setting until frost. Fruits are thick and fleshy; very sweet and tender. If you want a large and attractive Pepper, this is the one to plant. Pkt., 10c; oz., 65c; 2 oz., $1.25; ^ lb., $2.25.

\\ "orld Beater. This is a new variety, origi- nated in the East. The Peppers grow to a very large size, and mature early. In our opinion, it is a better variety than Sweet Mountain. Oz., 65c; 14 lb., $2.25.

Large Bell or Bull Nose. This is the old and well known sort, still as popular as ever, not- vflthstanding the varieties of more recent in- troduction. It is very productive, early and the fruits are of good size, fine quality and appearance. Many gardeners do not want to plant any other variety. Pkt., 10c; oz., 65c; 14 lb., $2.25.

S^veet Mountain. An early and proliflc Pep- per. Fruits very large and fleshy, when un- ripe bright green, when ripe beautiful dark red. One of the best peppers for the market gardener to grow. We have a very choice strain of this kind. Pkt., 10c; oz., 65c; % lb..

I.ong l{e<l Cay<

The

true hot

Pepper. r.<^('d for

making Pepi)er Sauc(>.

l‘kt.. 5c: oz., 15c: '

, lb.. $1..50:

lb., $5.00.

Pkt. Oz.

4 11).

Ruljy King. Large

and

earh-

Golden Dwarf,

vei‘>^

sweet

.10

..50 1.75

Proco})i)'s Giant

10

..50 1.75

Ele])hant's Trunk

0.5

.15 ....

.Spanish Monsti’ous

. . . .05

.10

P.ed Chili

05

.10 ....

Red Cherry

05

.10 ....

Red Cluster

05

.10 ....

True Tabasco

Hot

Peppei'

10

.50 ....

Seed Potatoes, Northern Grown

Our seed potatoes are all Northern grown, carefully rogued and are all hand picked. It pays to plant the best.

Prices subject to market changes.

Pk. Bu.

Irish Cobbler. Early, heavy

yielder, good keeper ^''0.50 .$!.7.5

Early Ohio. One of the best

early varieties 50

Bliss Triumph. Very early, round red. resists disease

M'ell, very productive 50

Early Rose. The genuine sort

Gold Coin. Exceptionally heavy yielder, splendid main crop va- riety 60

Rural New Yorker.. Well known

favorite, late variety

Sir AValter Raleigh. Very produc- tive

1.75

1.7.5

.4.5

1.60

.60

2.00

,15

1.60

.50

1.7.5

Early Ohio.

Pk. Bu.

$2.25.

New Neapolitan Pepper. One of the very earliest and most proliflc of Large Peppers. About two weeks earlier than Bull Nose or Ruby King and continues to bear until frost. The peppers are of large size; flesh very thick and mild, when unripe a clear bright green, which turns to bright red when ripe. Pkt., 10c; oz., 55c; ^ lb., $2.00.

New Sweet Upright Pepper. Another new kind of excellent quality. Fruits grow upright, instead of hanging. The color is very hand- some green, turning to bright scarlet when ripe. Flesh thick, very mild and sweet. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; % lb., $1.75.

Carman No. 3. Large, late; skin

and flesh white, of finest quality . $0.65 $2.25

Pumpkin

One ounce will plant 25 hills, 3 pounds to the acre.

Small Sugar. Best Pie Pumpkin. Flesh very thick and sweet. Oz., 10c; lb., 30c: lb., 90c.

Connecticut Field. The common large yel- low variety usually grown for feeding stock. Good for canning and for pies. Oz., 5c: lb., 30c; lb., 90c.

Winter Queen or Luxury. An excellent keeper and one of the best for pies. Oz., 15c; 14 lb., 40c; lb., $1.25.

GAUDEX. FEOWER VXD FIELD SEEDS

23

Small Siigrar Pumpkin.

PI MPKIXS — C'oiitimiecl

Mammoth Potii'Oii. Grows to an enormous

size. Best imported seed.

Oz..

25c; Ih.,

75c.

Oz.

14 lb. Lb.

Japanese Pie

.$0.15

$0.35 $1.20

Mammoth Tours

.35 1.20

Tennessee Sweet Potato. . . .

.35 1.20

Large Cheese

. .10

.25 .70

Golden Oblong

. .10

.30 .90

Radish

Carefully grown seed from transplanted and selected roots only. Our Radish seed will meet the requirements of the most critical trade.

One oimce will sow a row of 100 feet; 10 pounds to the acre.

Early Round or Turnip Shaped Sorts

Xon Plus Eltra. Early round, deep scarlet forcing. Oz.. 15c: Ih.. $1.00.

Extra Early Scarlet Turnii). Oz.. 15c: Ih.. 81.00.

Scarlet Turiiii) White Tip Forcing. An ex- tra early short-leaved strain of White Tip llaciish f'or forcing. Small white tip, upper part bright scarlet. Oz., 15c; Ih., $1.00.

Also offered under the name of Rosy Gem, Rapid Forcing, etc.

Earliest White Forcing (MTiite Box). Oz., 15c: Ih.. ,$1.00.

Triumph, or Speckled Beauty. Pure white, covered with bright red spots and stripes. Turnip shaped. Oz., 20c.

Early Scarlet Glohe. The most popular va- riety for forcing in the greenhouse. Very early, small tops, ver3^ attractive bright scar- let color. Also one of the best Radishes for outdoors and aiwaj’s one' of the best seilers. The seed we offer is grown from transplanted roots, carefullj" selected as to earliness, right color and shape, all the off-types being thrown awaj'. Oz.. 15c: Ih., ;3()c: Ih.. $1.00: 10 Ihs..

$8.00.

Scarlet Turnip, Large White Tip. Our strain of this favorite variety is the verj^ best that can be had, and fully equal to strains offered as Sparkler, Perfection, etc. The color of the top is clear, bright red, with almost the entire lower half pure, snow-white. It is one of the most attractive radishes when bunched for the market and always sells readilj'. Tips grown from our seed brought the highest prices on every market, and our saies of this seed in- creased the last two j^ears considerably, and amounted last j'ear to several thousand pounds. Oz.. 15c: Ih.. $0.90: 10 Ihs.. $7.50.

Scarlet Turnip White Tip. Choice stock, but has not as large a white tip as our large White Tip. Oz.. 1.5C; lb.. $0.90: 10 lbs.. $7.50.

Oz. % lb. Lb. 5 lb. Early White Turnip ... $0.15 $0.30 $1.00 $4.50 Early Deep Scarlet

Turnip

.15

.30

1.00

4.50

Earlj" Carmine Turnip.

.15

.30

1.00

4.50

Crimson Giant Turnip. Leafless Forcing Extra

.15

.30

1.00

4.50

Earlj^; deep red

.20

Half Long Olive Shaped Varieties

Oz. % lb. Lb. 5 lb.

Improved French Breakfast. Deep red,

white tipped $0.15 .$0.30 $1.00 $1.50

Half Long Deep

Scarlet

.15

.30

1.00

White Rocket . White Delicious.

Excel-

.15

.30

1.00

lent white summer

Radish

.15

.30

1.00

Early .Scarlet Globe.

Large White Tip Radish.

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si.ris SKKI) STOKl-:. 511 WKST (iJinl ST.. CIIlCACiO

Long: White Icicle.

RADISH — Continued

Long Varieties

Oz. % lb. Lb. 5 lb.

Icicle. The finest White Radish.

Ready to use in 20 to 25 days.

Long, slender, pure white, very crisp and tender. ,$0.15 .$0.30 ,$1.00 Long Brightest

Scarlet 15

Long Scarlet Short

Top 15

Cincinnati Market

or Glass 15

Wood s’ Early

Frame 15

White Vienna or Lady Finger ... .15

.30 1.00

.30 1.00

.30 1.00

.30 1.00

4.50

4.50

4.50

4.50

.30 1.00

Summer and Autumn Varieties

Oz. % lb. Lb. 5 lb.

Improved Chartier,

long red white tip. . .,$0.15 $0.30 $1.00 . . . .

White Strasburg 15 .30 1.00 . . . ,

Giant White Stuttgart .15 .30 1.00 . . . .

Winter Varieties

Good keepers. Ile(iuire 2 to 3 months to mature.

Oz. 1/4 lb. Lb. 5 lb.

Celestial oi- White

Chinese

California Ma m m o t h

White

Rose, or Scarlet Chinese

Winter

Golden Globe, Yellow

Skin

Long Black S])anish . . Round Black Spanish .

$0.15 $0.30

$ 1 .00

.15 .30

1.00

. 1 5 .30

1.00

.15 .30

1.00

.10 .30

1.(0

. 1 0 .30

1.00

1.50

4.50

White Strasburg'.

(iAKI)KX, FLOWKU AND FIEDD SEEDS

25

{Rhubarb

Improved Queen Vietoria. Large, thick red stalks. . One of the best. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; lb., 40c; lb., $1.50.

Linnaeus. Stalks are not quite as thick as the Victoria, but dark red, very mild and of very fine flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; lb., 45c.

Kliubarb Roots. One year old, grown from seed, either variety, $4.00 per 100; 60c per dozen.

Large Clumps. 15, 25 to 50 cts. each, ac- cording to size.

Salsify-Vegetable Oyster

One ounce will plant a row 50 feet long.

31ammoth Sandwich Island. The best va- riety. Oz., 25c; 1/4 $2.50.

Sorrel-Sauerampfer

Large Leaved French. Large leaves. Mild acid flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c: 14 lb., 6(ic; lb., $2.00.

Spinach

One ounce will sow a row 100 ft. long; 12 lbs. to the acre.

Savoy Leaved Bloomsdale. Leaves are large, of a dark green, curled and wrinkled. Our strain is free from smooth leaved va- rieties. One of the best for ship- ping purposes. Ijb., .$0.65; 10 lbs..

$5.00.

Victoria. Large, thick leaves.

A’^ery hardy. A valuable sort for early spring and autumn sowing.

Remains in good condition long after other early varieties have gone to seed. Lb., ,$0.75; 10 lbs.

$6.00.

Long Season. An excellent vari- ety for spring sowing. Stands the heat longer than any other kind without running to seed. Leaves are very heavy, broad and of a beautiful deep green color. Lb.,

$0.75; 10 lbs., $6.00.

Large Round Leaved. A very popular va- riety for early spring sowing. Leaves are very large, smooth, thick and fleshy. Lb., $0.65; 10 lbs., $5.00.

Long Standing. Stands the heat well. Lb.. $0.75; 10 lbs., $6.00.

Early Giant Thick Leaved. Earliest and largest. Leaves light green. Lb., .$0.65; 10 lbs,, ,$5.00.

Giant A^irollay. Lb., $0.65: 10 lbs., $5.00.

liroad Flanders. Lb., $0.65; 10 lbs., $5.00.

Eskimo. A giant new variety. Leaves are of enormous size, of a rich dark green color, very thick and fleshy and grow compact. The prin- cipal merit, however, of this variety is, accord- ing to what the originator claims for it, that it is perfectly hardy and stands the winter with- out freezing. Lb., $0.75.

Prickly Winter. Lb.. OOc; 10 lbs., $8.00.

New Zealand. Not a regular Spinach, but used as such. Plants grow 1% feet high and bushy, and produce an abundance of thick, flashy, grayish colored leaves. Valuable for hot climates. .Oz., 15c; ^ lb., 50c; lb., $1.75.

Squash

One oniiee will plant 25 hills; 4 lbs,, to the acre.

Giant Crookneck. Long yellow marked fruits. A good summer variety. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; lb., 60c; lb., $2.00.

Yellow Slimmer Crookneck. Smaller than the Giant, but a little earlier. Oz., 15c; i/4 Jb.. 40c; lb., $1.25.

Chicago tVarted Hubbard Squash.

Rush Fordhook. Oz.. lOc; lb., 25c; lb,, 80c.

Early AATiite Bush Scalloped

(AVhite Pattypan). Oz., 10c; i/4 lb., 25c; lb., 80c.

Early Orange Marrow. A large oval-fruited sort, deep orange col- or; flesh thick, hard shell; a good keeper. Oz., lOc; ^ lb., 20c; lb., 60c.

Yellow Bush Summer. Golden yellow flesh of finest quality. Oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; lb.. 80c.

Boston Marrow. Popular late variety. Skin is deep orange, flesh rich salmon of fine quality. A good keeper. Oz., 10c; 4 lb., 25c; lb., 80c.

Golden Hubbard. Same good qualities as the Green Hubbard, but skin deep golden yellow. Oz., 15c: 14 lb., 40c; lb. $1.25.

Chicago Warted Hubbard. Most popular Winter Squash. Oz.. 15c; 1/4 lb,, 45c ; lb.. $1.50,

Vic'^oria Spinach.

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SLl IS SKKl) STOKK, 5H AV16ST (>:?id ST.. ( IIK’ A(i()

S(^l \S1 1 — ( OiUiniuMl.

lliibbai'd. A choice strain, l)iit not as heavy warted as Chicago W'arted Hiihl>ard. Oz.. ir>c;

Yi lb.. I5c; lb.,

Italian Marrow. (Cocozelli di Nai>oli.) A variety of Scinasli, very i)o])ular with Italian gardeners. Of l)usliy growth. Fruits are

about 2 0 inches long, hy 3 to 4 inches thick, skin smooth of a dark gi-een color with yel- low stripes. Very productive and of excelient 11a vor. ()/.., 15c: Y $l.oO.

Long AVhito Italian 3Iarrow. Fruits are

snow white, long and slender. A favorite \'egetable with Italian people. Oz., 15c; Y 50c.

Tomato Seed

Carefully Grown Seed

One onnee will produce about 3,000 plants.

Purple Fruited Varieties

Early June Pink. The earliest purplish pink Tomato, and brings on account of its earliness always good returns. We have a fine strain of this variety. Pkt., 5e; oz., 35e; Y $1.00; lb., .$3.50.

Acme. Deep purplish red, early and very productive. Pkt., 5c; oz.. 30c; lb., $0.90; II).. $3.00.

I’ondero.sn. I.argest of all Tomatoes. We ha\e a line strain. Fiuits are very solid and of immense size. Pkt., 10c; oz., .50c; Y^ lb., $1.75; lb„ $0.00.

Sliiis’ Early 3Iarkct. (No. 5 87.) This is undoubtedly the grandest early Tomato (not extra early, such as .Tune Pink, but follow- ing it). Color dark i)urplish red, shape globu- lar, fruits smooth, very meaty and solid, with scarcely any seeds, and ripen evenly all over and up to the stem to a beautiful dark purple. Its productiveness is wonderful, the plants are laden with fruits from when the season starts until they are killed hy frost. I*kt., 5c; oz., 40c; i/i lb., $1.50.

Buckeye State. A large late variety. Fruits dark purplish-red, very solid, smooth and fleshy. Pkt., 5o; oz.. 30c; Vi 1^’-, $1.10; lb., $4.00.

Liviiig'stoii’s New Globe. A new variety of great value. Fruits are globe shaped, purplish- red, very smooth. A good variety for the gar- deners to grow. Pkt., 5c; oz., 30c ; lb., $1.00; lb.. $3.50.

Beauty. Most popular purplish-red sort. Fruits are of medium size, very smooth and solid and are produced until late in the fall, when the plants get killed hy frost. Pkt., 5c; oz., 30c; 1/4 lb.. $0.90; lb.. .$3.00.

Trucker’s Favorite. A good second early va- riety. Color, dark reddish purple. They grow to a large size and are very solid. Oz., 35c; ^ lb., $1.25; lb., $4.50.

Imperial. Early and productive. Pkt., 5c; oz.. 30c: 1/4 lb., $0.90; lb., $3.00.

Dwarf Cliampion. Deep purplish red. Plants stand up like small trees. Pkt., 5c; oz., 30c; 1/4 lb., $1.10; lb., $4.00.

Scarlet Fruited Varieties

Spark’s Earliana. Earliest of all. AVe have a very fine strain of this popular early mar- ket variety. Pkt., 5c: oz., 30c; y^ lb., 90c; lb., $3.00.

Sluis Early Market.

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GAliDEX, Fl.OWEIl

Tomato — Beauty.

TOMATOES — Continued

Chalk's Early Jewel. Largest extra-early Scarlet Tomato, smooth, richly flavored, al- most as early as Earliana, and larger and just as prolific. A better Tomato, where a flrst early is not wanted. Pkt., 5c: oz., 30e; 14 lb-- 90e; lb.. $3.00.

Bonny Best. A variety of recent introduc- tion. Gave good satisfaction wherever tried. Smooth, deep scarlet and of finest quality. Almost as early as Earliana, but of better

quality. A good variety for forcing. Pkt..

5c; oz., 35c: i/j lb.. $1.25; lb., $4.50.

John Baer. An extra selected strain of the Chalk’s Early Jewel Tomato. Deep red, early, smooth. Eastern growers praise it very highly. Oz., 50c; ^ lb., $1.75; lb., $6.00.

Other Standard Sorts

Pkt. Oz. 14 lb. Lb.

Early Detroit $0.05 $0.35

Crimson Cushion, very

$1.25

$4.50

large

.05

.35

1.25

4.50

Early Michigan

Matchless, large and

.05

.30

1.10

4.00

very productive. . . . New Stone, very fine

.05

.30

1.10

4.00

strain

.05

.25

.90

3.00

Paragon

Perfection, Smooth

.05

.25

.90

3.00

dark red

Trophy, an old popu-

.05

.25

.90

3.00

lar red variety

Dwarf Stone, of dwarf

.05

.25

.90

3.00

growth, very prolific Golden Queen, fruits are large, of a lem- on-yellow color, ex- cellent for preserv-

.05

.30

1.10

4.00

ing

.05

.25

.90

3.00

Small fruited varieties for preseiwing — Yel- low Plum, ITellow Pear, YMlow Peach, Red Cherry, Red Currant, Red Pear, Red Peach. Either one of these: Pkt., 5c; oz., 35c;

$1.25.

Turnips

One ounce will so\v a row 100 feet long. 1 to 2 pounds per acre.

White Fleshed Varieties

Extra Early White 3Rlan. Earliest of all. Pure white, sweet and tender. Very desirable for early planting. Oz.. 20c: VI Ib., 60c; lb., $2.00.

Extra Early Purple Top 3Iilan. Oz., 20c; lb.. 60c; lb., $2.00.

Early White Flat Dutch. One of the best for early spring sowing. Matures early. Tur- nips are medium sized, flesh pure white, fine grained and sweet. Oz.. 15c ; lb., $1.00.

Purple Top Strap Leaved. A popular flat variety planted largely in the southwest for stock feeding. For market use the Purple Top White Globe will give better returns. Oz., 15c; lb.. $1.00.

Early Snowball. Extra early, pure white, round as a ball. A very attractive variety.

Oz., 15c; lb., $1.00.

Purple Top White Globe. The best white Turnip to grow for the market. This kind grows to a large size; shape globular; flesh pure white, skin white with a purplish-red top. Does not mature as early as the flat varieties.

Eail.v White Flat Dutch Turnips.

Pine for Market and for Home Use.

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but yields nearly twice as much. Oz., 2()o; 11)., .$1.25; 10 lbs.. $11.00.

AVliitc Egg- shaped, matures early. Oz.,

15<-; 11).. $1.25.

Sweet German or Kong While b'reiK*li. Oz.. 15e: 11).. $1.25.

I’omeraiiian White Globe. Grows to a large size. A good variety to grow for stock feed.

Oz.. 15e: lb.. $1.00.

liOng White Cowhorii. Grows long and partly above the ground. Flesh white, of ex- cellent flavor. Oz., 15c; lb., $1.25.

Yellow Fleshed Varieties

(iohlen Rail or Orange Jelly. Flesh dark yellow, very sweet and tender. A flne sort for the home garden. Oz., 15e; lb., $1.00.

Large Yellow Amber Globe. A popular yel low sort. Round, of medium size and a good keeper. Oz., 15c; lb., $1.25.

Y’ellow Aberdeen. A good variety for stock feeding, as well as for table use. A fine keep- er. Oz., 15c; lb., $1.25.

Yellow Stone. Globe shaped, yellow fleshed, of good quality. A very good keeper. Oz., 1.5c; lb., $1.25.

Rutabaga, or Swede

lmi)i(jved Y'ellow' Purple Top. Good for table use and for stock feed. Oz., 15c; lb.. $1.25.

Rutabaga

Long Island Neckless Y'ellow Purple Top.

Grows to a large size, practically neckless and has small tops and tap root. Unsurpassed for stock feeding or table use. Oz., 15c; ^ lb., 4(le: SI).. $1..50.

Seed Crop. Southport Large Yellow Globe Onion, grown from choice, hand selected bulbs. This seed was grown for us this past summer on a farm near Chicago

G AUDEN, FLOWER AND FIELD SEEDS

2&

High Grade Seeds for the Farm

Reid’s Yellow Dent.

U. S. Food Administration License G. 44641.

NOTICE:

Bags will be charged for at cost price

Other Standard Sorts

l*ure Bred Stocks. Qt. Pk. Bu.

Minnesota No, 13. 90 days,

yellow $0.20 $1.00

Golden Surprise. 9 5 days, yel- low . . .20 1.00

Boone County AVhite 12 0 days .20 1.00

Long-fellow Yellow Flint.... .20 1.0!)

vSanfoi’d’s AA'hite Flint 20 1.00

Grass and Field Seeds

Prices Subject to Market Fluctuation Timotliy. Best for meadow and hay. Lb., 15c; pk., $1.40; bu. (45 lbs.), $5.25.

Redtop Grass. Lb., 25c; bu. (14 lbs.), $2.60. Blue Grass Seed. Canadian. Lb., 25c; bu., (14 lbs.), $2.60.

Blue Grass Seed. Kentucky. Lb., ,35c; bu. (14 lbs.), $4.00.

Orchard Grass. Lb., ,35c; 10 lbs., $3.00. Perinauent I*asture Mixture. Composed of the best hardy g-rasses. Produces an abund- ance of the best g-rasses, mixed with a little Red Clover. Lb., 35c; 10 lbs., $2.75; 50 lbs., $12.75.

Golden Millet. Lb.. 10c; 10 lbs., 90c; 100 lbs., $7.00.

Hungarian. Lb., 10c; 10 lbs., 90c; 100 lbs., $7,50.

Dwarf Essex Rape. Excellent for sheep and hog pasture, also much used as a green fertili- zer. Price; Lb., 20c; 10 lbs., $1.80; 50 lbs., $8.50; 100 lbs., $16.00; bags included.

Vetch, Hairy or Sand. An excellent plant for a winter crop to prevent leaching, also for forage and fertilizing. If sown in August or September, it will make a good crop of forage the next spring. Sow 1 to 1 % bushels per acre. Qt.. 60c; 4 qts., .$1.85; peck, $3.50;

brshel (60 lbs.), $13.50.

Field Corn

Best Northern Grown Seed

Pride of the North. (90 days.) The earliest Yellow Dent Corn grown. One of the best for our section. Quart, 20c; pk., $1.00; bu., $3.50.

Learning. (100 days.) One of the earliest Yellow Dent corns in cultivation. The ears are of good size and handsome, with deep, large grains; stalks medium size, generally producing two good ears each. Quart, 20c; pk., $1.00; bu.. $3.50.

Madison Yellow Dent. (95 days.) An ex- cellent sort. This is the largest early Yellow Dent Corn; ears are very uniform in size and shape; of fine golden yellow color and ma- tures in most of our Northern States. Qt., 25c ; pk.. $1.25.

Iowa Gold Mine. A popular variety. Large ear, small cob, deep yellow grains and very productive. Matures in 95 to 100 days. Qt., 20c; pk., $1.00; bu., $3.50.

Reid’s Yellow Dent. Resembles the Madi- son Yellow Dent, but kernels are much deeper and a little later in maturing. A fine yellow corn and one that will please you. Matures in 100-110 days; will grow throughout the corn belt. Qt., 20c; pk., $1.00; bu., $3.50.

Iowa Silver Mine. (100 days.) One of the best whites. The ears measure from 10 to 12 inches in length and often weigh 1 lbs. They are very uniform in size and shape with 16 to 20 straight rows of deep, pure white kernels on a small Avhite cob. Qt., 20c; pk., .$1.00; bu.. $3.50.

Clovers

Fancy Medium Red $0.55 $5.00 $45.00

Fancy Mammoth Red 55 5.00 45.00

Alfalfa, choice 35 1.75 25.00

Alsike Clover 40 3.75 35.00

AVhite Clover 60 5.50

Sweet Clover, AA'hite Blossom .35 3.00 27.50

5 lbs. at 10 lbs. rate; 50 lbs. at 100 lbs. rate.

Lawn Grass Seed. If you wish to have a fine lawn, sow Sluis’ Evergreen Lawn Grass Seed. Free from weed seeds; composed of the finest hardy grasses.

Lb.. 30c; 5 lbs., $1.40; 25 lbs., $6.50; 100 lbs., $25.00.

Good Mixed Lawn Seed.

Fresh seed, sure to grow.

T^b.. 20c; 5 lbs.. 90c; 25

lbs., .$4.25; 100 lbs., $16.00.

IMPORTANT NOTICE.

The prices quoted on Grass and Clover seed are those ruling- at present, first part of February. As the market varies, however, we cannot guarantee them — they may be lower, they jnay be higher later in the season. It will be, there- fore, to your advantage, when you are ready to buy, to ask our closest prices and also samples. Y"e handle but one grade— the best we can get, free from weed seeds or chaff.

Orchard Grass.

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Planet Jr. Garden Tools

No. *J Planet Jr. Hill and Drill Seeder No. 31 Planet Jr. Combined Drill Seeder

Price. .$17.50.

Holds 3 Quarts of Seed. A fa- vorite among- onion growers, mar- ket gardcnei's and seeds- men. Sows accurately in a nari-ow line, m a k i n g wheel - hoe cultivation

easy.

No. 4 Planet Jr. Combined Hill and Drill Seeder,Wbeel Hoe, Cultivator and Plow

Complete, $18.50

No. 4D as a Seeder only, $15.00

This accurate, durable and easy-running tool sows all garden seeds from the smallest up to peas and beans in hills 4, 6, 8, 12 or 24 inches apart, or in drills at the proper thickness and depth. No time is lost. No seed is wasted. By removing the seeder parts you have a nrst- class single wheel hoe. Makes the care of a garden a pleasure as -well as very profitable. Can be used successfully by men, women or growing boys.

As a seeder it is practically the same as the Planet Jr. No. 4, and as a wheel hoe has the same steel frames and cultivating attachments

as the Planet Jr. No. 12 Double Wheel Hoe.

Two acres a day can easily be worked, and when it is done, it will be a better job than several men could have done in the same time with hand hoes.

|72"page Planet Jr. catalog free.

Describes 70 tools, including Seeders, Wheel Hoes, Horse Hoes, Harrows, Orchard I and Beet Cultivators. Write postal for it.

and Single Wheel Hoe

This new combined tool is of great value to thousands of gardeners who have never felt able to own either a seed drill or a wheel hoe. It will sow even a small packet of garden seed with great precision in a narrow row from to 2 inches deep. Quickly changed to a splen- did w-heel hoe. A special machine for the small gardener at a iirice he can allord to pay.

A single and double wheel hoe in one. Strad- dles crops till 20 inches high, then works be- tween. Has steel frames and 14-inch steel wheels. The greatest hand-cultivating tool in the world.

No. 13 Double and Single Wheel Hoe

Ihice, $8.50

This tool is the No. 12, with 6-inch hoes only, these being the tools that are most used. Any of the attachments shown with No. 12 may be added at any time.

No. 60 Planet Jr. Double Wheel Onion Hoe

Price, $7.00

This new tool is a departure from all previous Wheel Hoes. It is ad- justable for the complete culture of onions, or gen- eral hoeing. The new all-steel hoes are a decided im- provement over the older models.

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Planet Jr. Farm and Garden Tools

Cut down work and boost your crops

Old-time farming no longer pays — these scientific tools do the work of 3 to 6 men, give bigger deld, and save their cost in a single season. Invented and made by a practical farmer and

manufacturer, with half a century’s experience, fully guaranteed. Come and let us convince

The highest type of Single Wheel Hoe made. Light, but strong, and can be used by man, woman or boy. Will do all the cultivation in your garden in the easiest, quickest, and best way.

No. 17i/2 PLANET JR. SINGLE WHEEL HOE

Planet Jrs. are strong and lasting. Every tool you of their economy.

Stronger, better made, and capable of a greater variety of work than any other culti- vator made. Non-clogging steel wheel. Depth regulator and extra long frame make it run steady.

Price, ,$G.50

This tool is identical with No. 16, except in equipment. The pair of 6-inch hoes, three cultivator teeth and leaf lifter which go with it, are all the finest of their kind.

No. 18 SINGLE WHEEL HOE Price, $6.00

This has one pair of 6-inch hoes only — the tools that are most constantly useful through- out the season. Other attachments can be add- ed as needed.

This combination will delight the suburban- ite, the growing boy, women, younger or older, who will find it a light running wheel hoe that will save them hard work and help much to supply the table with fine vegetables.

PLANET JR. STAR PULVERIZER, IjEV- ELER AND WEEDER l*rice, $6.00

This new tool is especially adapted for preparing the seed bed, and will be found of great value i n smoothing and fining the soil sur- face. The rear blade is 1SV2 inches wide.

After the crops are started, it may be used between rows as a weeder or as a crust breaker.

No. 9 PLANET JR. COMBINED HORSE HOE Price, with Steel Wheel, .$16. .50

Is identical with No. 8, except that it has no depth regulator, and has a plain wheel instead of lever wheel.

We recommend it as the very best thing in the way of a One-Horse Cultivator. Guaran- teed to give satisfaction.

No. 90 PLANET JR. 12-TOOTH HARROW, CULTIVATOR AND PUIWERIZER

Complete. $18.50. No. 90B, Without Pul- verizer, $15.50. No. 90D, Without Pulverizer or Wheel, $12.00

An invaluable tool in the market garden, truck and strawberry patches. Has new steel wheel which prevents clogging. Its 12 chisel- shaped teeth cut out all weeds, stir and mel- low the soil and leave the ground in the finest condition without throwing dirt on plants.

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THE CAHOON HAND BROADCAST SEEDER

For Sowing ANY Grain or Grass Seed

IS THE GUARANTEED STANDARD

SEEP SOWER

OF THE WORLD.

It has POSITIVE and ACCURATE feed

AND

SAVES MONEY inTIME AND SEED.

Malleable Iron Frame — Steel Hopper and Gate — Brass Discharger.

I.ASTS A I.BFE1TIME.

Price. Postpaid .$5.00

Cyclone Broadcast Seeder

SCATTERS EVENL1

Cyclone. (New Improved Model). An accurate portable seeder, for all broadcast sowing or fertilizing. Fits comfortably over shoulder; provided with automatic adjustment for stop- ping flow of contents when re- quired. A great time and labor saver. Each $1.50.

Price

Eagle Cornplanter

$2.00

ket Gardeners.

Price $14.00

John Deere 14 inch Steel Beam Plow $24.00

r>ther sizes, prices cii |•pf|m■st.

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Shovel Plow with Hinged Wings

This Plow can be adjusted to suit any width row. Price

$4.50

Pipe-Bar Steel Lever Harrow

All Steel. Easily Adjusted. Made in Two, Three or Four Sections, Thirty and Thirty-Five Teeth to Section. Light, Strong and Flexible.

The teeth are spaced and arranged on the bars so as to cover the ground thoroughly and not to track with each other. They can be pitched forward so as to penetrate and pulverize, or slanted backward for smoothing or clearing themselves quickly and at the will of the operator. There are no bars below the harrow to catch trash or clog the imple- ment when in operation.

Place of Harrow, as shown in cut .$21.00

514 WEST 63i(l ST., CHICAGO

:^4

SIAIS SEED STOKE,

Rakes

Best Quality Malleable Iron

14 teeth ,$0.«0

16 teeth 70

14 teeth ,$0.«0

16 teeth 70

Cheaper kind:

12 teeth -10

14 teeth 40

Steel Bow Rakes

14 teeth ,$0.75

16 teeth ‘10

14 teeth ,$0.75

16 teeth ‘10

Wooden Rakes

Good quality 3,5

Best quality 05

Standard Grass Hooks

Good quality, full size 40o

Extra quality, full size 65c

Good quality, full size 40o

Extra quality, full size 65c

Grass Shears

Good quality 35o

Better quality 45c

Best quality ’ . 05c

Garden Trowels

from 10c up

Extra Quality Steel Trowel, 25c

Garden

Dlbblers

Extra Quality 35c

Adjustable Grass Hooks

Blade 12 inches long-, adjusts with setscrew on 12 inch handle to any “hang-,” Cuts better and easier than any other style. Easily sharpened. Price 65c

Scythe Blades

Scythe blades, best tempered steel $1.50

Imported blades 1.50

Scythe handles with pat fastening- 1.25

Hazeltine Weeders $0.30

Excelsior Hand Weeders 10

Hazeltine Weeders $0.30

Excelsior Hand Weeders 10

Corn Knives

from 25c up

Better qualities up to 70c

WAGON ROPE AND BUNCH TWINE

We carry a complete line of these, but as prices go up and down with the market, we prefer not to quote prices. Customers may depend upon getting the lowest price

billed the market affords.

Today’s Prices, (Jau. 22, 1919) :

2 and 3-ply Bunch Twine, per pound $0.32

In full barrel lots, per pound 30

Cotton Twine, extra strong, 4-ply, per pound 60

Cotton Twine, thin 4-ply, for bunching green Onions, etc., per pound

Package of 5 pounds 3.25

Tar Rope, best quality, per pound 18

GARDEN, FLOWER AND FIELD SEEDS

Sluis’ Pure and Sure Working Fertilizers

The mixed fertilizers are composed of the best materials, pure and free from any cheap fillers, such as horn, leather, hair and other insoluble matters, which weigh heavy and are of little fertilizing value. Only the choicest, most soluble and easily assimilated ingredients, which are quickly taken up by the plants, are used. Our fertilizers contain no weed seeds, have no disagreeable odor, are fine as pulver, perfectly dry and are easily applied.

The separate fertilizers are bought on analysis and only the highest quality is procured. We will be glad to give analysis, if desired.

Prices of Fertilizers vary according to the market. Persons wanting larger quan- tities than quoted here, should write for special quotations. Fertilizer prices are for shipment, free delivered Chicago depots, and are strictly net.

“Old Honesty Crown Brand.” We have handled this brand for the last 5 years and have yet to hear of a single complaint. Most of our customers come back for it every year. It is a mixture of bone, blood and potash and gives excellent results, when used for Cabbage, Onion, Potato, or Corn crops. Should be applied at the rate of 500 to 750 lbs. per acre. Price, F. O. B. Ch’cago: per ton, $52.00; ner 500 lbs., $14.00; per bag of 125 lbs., $3.75.

“Old Abe” “Triumph” Fertilizer. A

special fertilizer for corn crops, timothy fields and potatoes. It is a complete ma- nure and will be found well paying where stable manure is not to be had or scarcely available. Use from 400 to 600 lbs. per acre, half broadcast and balance in hills or drill mixing thoroughly with the soil before planting. Price, F. O. B. Chicago : Per ton, $32.00; per 500 lbs., $8.50; per bag of 125 lbs., $2.50.

“Old Abe” Onion Grower. Of excep- tional value for Onion crops, as well as f(ir Early Green Onions, and the Large Drv Onions and Onion sets. Contains a

high percentage of actual potash, most needed to grow Onions successfully. We advise the use of this fertilizer especially to those of our customers, whose fields are bothered by the Onion maggots, which is mostly caused by the use of fresh stable manure. Apply from 600 to 750 lbs. of this fertilizer to the acre. Price F. O. B. Chicago : Per ton, $52.00 ; per 500 lbs. $14.00 ; per bag of 100 lbs., $3.75.

Blood and Bone. Is of great value for garden crops, grain, grasses, small fruits, grape vines, etc. For garden crops, drill in from 300 to 500 lbs. per acre. Price: $17.50 per 500 lbs. ; $4.00 per 100 lbs.

Pure Pulverized Sheep Manure. A

pure, natural and nutritious manure. Im- mediate and lasting in effect. Promotes a rapid, steady growth. Price, $37.50 per ton ; $10.00 per 500 lbs. ; $2.50 per 100-lb.

sack.

Pure Pulverized Cattle Manure, $37.50 per ton ; $10.00 per 500 lbs.

Shredded Cattle Manure. $37.50 per ton ; $10.00 per 500 lbs.

Nitrate of Soda (Chiiisaipeter)

A fertilizer which acts immediately after being applied. Of special benefit to such crops as Spinach, Green Onions, Radish- es, Beets and Lettuce. We usually carry a large stock of this fertilizer. Price, $1 10.00 per ton; $5.50 per 100 lbs.

Prices of Other Fertilizers

Pure Bone Meal. 100 lbs., $3.50; 500 lbs., $15.00; ton, $55.00

Horn Shavings. 100 lbs., $8.00.

Thomas’ Basic Slag (Thomas’ Phosphate Powder). Per 100 lbs., $1.75; 500 lbs., $8.00; per ton, $30.00.

Dried Blood. 100 lbs., $7.00.

WHAT, WHEN AND HOW TO SOW

A monthly calendar of operations and some useful tables, arranged to help the Kardeiier or farmer in llu souinff of seeds or setting out of plants from February to Oetober in the latitude of Chieuito.

February

In Hotl>ed

Early Beans

Early Cabbage

Forcing Carrot

Early Celery

Cucumber

Eggplant

Early Eettuce

Parsley

Pepper

Radish

Tomato

SLFIS’ FEERFESS BEET Finest and best paying Table Beet for the Market Fardener.

March

In Hotbed

Early Beans Early Beets Brussels Sprouts Early Cabbage Forcing Carrot Cauliflower Celery Eggplant Kohlrabi Lettuce Parsley Pepper Radish Tomato In Open Ground Beets Carrot Leek Onion Peas Potatoes Radish Spinach Early Turnip

April

1 May 1

fliine

In Hotbed

In Open

In Open

(i round

Ground

Cucumber

Eggplant

.\rtichoke

Beans, Lima and all

Asparagus

other sorts

Beans, Bush

Beets

Tomato

In Open

and Run’ng Beets Brussels

Broccoli

Brussels

Sprouts

Ground

Sprouts

Late Cabbage

Asparagus

Carrot

Carrot

Beets

Cauliflower

Cauliflower

Brussels

C'elery

Sweet Corn

Sprouts

Sweet Corn

Cress

Early Cabbage

Cress

Cucuntber

('arrot

Cucumber

Endive

Cauliflower

Kohlrabi

Kale

Celery

Leek

Kohlrabi

Cress

Lettuce

Lettuce

Kohlrabi

Melon

M elon

l.,ettuce

(Onion

Okra

Onion

Parsley

Early Feas

Parsley

Parsnip

Potatoes

Parsnip

Peas

F'umpkin

Peas

Potatoes

Radish

Potatoes

Radish

Salsify

Radish

Salsify

Spinach

Spinach

Spinach

Squash 1

Early Turnip

Early Turnip

All Herbs 1

July

In Open Ground

Beans

Beets

Carrot

Sweet Corn

Corn Salad

Cress

Cucumber

Endive

Kale

Kohlrabi

Lettuce

Okra

Early Peas

Pumpkin

Radish

Spinach

Squash

In Open G round

Beans. Bush

Corn Salad

('ucumber

Endive

Lettuce

U’elsh Onion

Early Peas

Radish

Spinach

Turnip

Rutabaga

Septc mber

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Corn Salad t?ress

Siberian Kal Lett uce Alu.stard Winter Radish Spinach Turnip Sweet J'eas

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Quantity of Seeds Usuall.v Sown Upon an Acre.

Barley, broadcast 2 to 3 bushels

Beans, dwarf, in drills 1% bushels

Beans, pole, in drills 10 to 12 quarts

Beets in drills 5 to 6 pounds

Broom Corn, in hills 8 to 10 quarts

Buckwheat 1 bushel

Cabbage in beds, to transplant % pound

Carrots, in drills 3 to 4 pounds

Corn, in hills 8 to 10 quarts

Corn, for fodder 3 bushels

Cow peas Vi to 2 bushels

Cucumber, in hills - pounds

P'lax, broadcast 1% bushels

Hemp 1 V2 bushels

Mustard, broadcast % bushel

Melon, musk, in hills 2 to 3 pounds

Melon, water, in hills 4 to 5 pounds

Mustard, broadcast V2 bushel

Oats, broadcast 2 to 3 bushels

Onion, in drills 5 to 6 pounds

Onion for sets in drills 50 pounds

Onion sets, in drills 6 to 12 pounds

Parsnips, in drills 4 to 6 pounds

Peas, in drills IV2 bushels

Peas, broadcast 3 bushels

Potatoes, cut tubers... 10 bushels

Pumpkin, in hills 4 to 6 pounds

Radish, in drills 8 to 10 pounds

Rape, dwarf, Essex, broadcast 5 to G pounds

Rye, broadcast 1% to 2 bushels

Sage, in drills 8 to 10 pounds

Salsify, in drills 8 to 10 pounds

Spinach, in drills 10 to 12 pounds

Spinach, broadcast 30 pounds

Squash, bush varieties, in hills 4 to 6 pounds

Squash, running, in hills 3 to 4 pounds

Sugar cane or sorghum 10 to 12 pounds

Sudan grass, broadcast ..IG to 24 pounds

Sudan grass, in rows.... 2 to 3 pounds

Tomato, to transplant 14 pound

Turnip, in drills V2 to 2 pounds

Turnip, broadcast 3 to 4 pounds

Vetches, broadcast 30 pounds

Wheat, broadcast 1% to 2 bushels

Grass Seeds to the Acre.

Red Clover 10 to 15 pounds

White clover (Dutch) 10 pounds

Alfalfa or Lucerne 20 pounds

Alsike clover 12 pounds

Sweet clover, white blossom 25 pounds

Crimson clover 12 to 15 pounds

Timothy 12 pounds

Hungarian grass 1 bushel

Pasture gras.s 2^4 to 3 bushels

Blue grass V2 to 3 bushels

Rye grass 1% to 2 bushels

Orchard grass 1 ¥2 to 2 bushels

Red top grass 11'^ to 2 bushels

Mixed lawn grass... 5 bushels

Millet 1 bushel

Table Showing the Weight of Various Articles.

Barley

Beans

Buckwheat

Broom Corn

Blue Grass

Clover Seed

Corn, shelled

Corn, on the ear

Flax Seed

Hemp Seed .

Hungarian Grass Seed

Millet, Japanese

German Millet

Oats

Onion Sets

Orchard Grass

Perennial Rye Grass..

Peas

Rape, dwarf, Essex... Red Top Grass Seed..

Rye

Spinach

Timothy Seed

Top Onions

Turnips

Vetches

Wheat

. per

bushel.

48

lbs.

per

bushel.

GO

lbs.

per

bushel.

48

lbs.

per

bushel.

4G

lbs.

. per

bushel.

14

lbs.

per

bushel.

60

lbs.

per

bushel.

5G

lbs.

, per

bu.shel.

70

lbs.

, per

bushel.

56

lbs.

per

bushel,

40

lbs.

per

bushel.

48

lbs.

per

bushel.

30

lbs.

per

bushel.

50

lbs.

per

bushel.

32

lbs.

per

bushel.

32

lbs.

per

bushel.

12

lbs.

per

bushel.

20

lbs.

per

bushel.

60

lbs.

. per

bushel.

50

lbs.

per

bushel.

10

Ib.s.

per

bushel.

56

lbs.

per

bushel.

40

lbs.

per

bushel.

45

lbs.

. per

bushel.

28

lbs.

per

bushel.

55

lbs.

per

bushel.

60

lbs.

per

bushel.

GO

lbs.

Number of Plants to the Acre.

Distance Apart. No. of Plants

1

foot

by

1

foot

1V2

feet

by

IV2

feet

2

feet

by

1

foot

2

feet

by

2

feet

21/2

feet

by

21/2

feet

3

feet

by

2

feet

3

feet

by

3

feet . . . .

4

feet

by

4

feet

2.722

5

feet

by

4

feet

.. 2,178

5

feet

by

5

feet

6

feet

by

6

feet

8

feet

by

S

feet

10

feet

by

10

feet

12

feet

by

12

feet

15

feet

by

15

feet

18

feet

by

18

feet

20

feet

by

20

feet

109

25

feet

by

25

feet

30

feet

by

30

feet

Number of Plants

Asparagus

Broccoli

Cabbage

Cauliflower

Celery

Egg Plant

Endive

Kale

Leek

Lettuce

Pepper . .

Tomato

Sage

Thyme

Produced from an Ounce of Seed.

Plants

about 300

“ 2.000

“ 2.000

“ 2,000

“ 3,000

“ 1,000

“ 3,000

“ 2,000

“ 1.000

“ 3,000

“ 2,000

“ 3,000

“ 1.000

•• 5.000