1895 2nd Edition

84. SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

WHOLESALE PRICE LIST.

Fruit Trees, Small Fruit Plants, Etc. The following prices are all for first-class stock, carefully packed and delivered to the transportation companies, but the purchaser must pay the freight or express charges.

[table] [column headings: Per 100. Per 1000.] APPLES.--Standard varieties, 5 to 6 ft. Select. $10.00. $80.00. Standard varieties, 4 to 5 ft. First-class. 8.50. 70.00. Russian Apples and Crab Apples in variety at the same price.

[table] [column heading: Per 100.] PLUMS.--Standard varieties. $25.00. Abundance. 30.00. Stoddart. 32.50. PEARS.--Standard varieties. 20.00. Idaho. 30.00. CHERRIES.--Standard varieties. 22.00. Russian varieties. 25.00. The Wragg. 30.00. PEACHES.--Standard varieties. 20.00. APRICOT.--Chinese. 25.00.

[table] [column headings: Per 100. Per 1000.] GRAPES.--Cottage. $5.00. $35.00. Moore's Early. 5.00. 40.00. Moore's Diamond. 6.00. 50.00. Concord. 2.50. 20.00. Worden. 2.75. 22.00. Brighton. 3.50. 30.00. Agawam. 3.50. 30.00. Pocklington. 3.50. 30.00. Niagara. 3.50. 30.00.

These are strong one-year-old vines which are better for planting than two-year-olds. Can furnish two-year-olds at one-third higher prices.

[table] [column headings: Per 100. Per 1000.] RASPBERRIES.--Kansas. $3.50. $30.00. Muskingum. 3.25. 28.00. Older. 3.00. 25.00. Golden Queen and Souhegan. 2.25. 16.00. Shaffer's, Cuthbert, Gregg, and Ohio. 2.00. 12.00. BLACKBERRIES.--Ohmer. 3.50. 27.00. Erie. 3.00. 22.00. Snyder. 1.75. 10.00. Stone's Hardy. 2.00. 14.00. DEWBERRIES.--Lucretia. 2.25. 18.00. MULBERRIES.--Russian, 4 to 5 ft. 5.00. 40.00. Russian Seedlings. 1.50. 10.00. CURRANTS.--North Star. 15.00. Fay's Prolific. 10.00. Crandall. 12.00. Standard varieties. 6.00. GOOSEBERRIES.--Industry. 20.00. Downing. 8.00. Houghton. 6.00. STRAWBERRIES.--Greenville. 1.75. 15.00. Timbrell. 4.00. 35.00. Parker Earle. 2.00. 10.00. Shuckless. 3.00. 25.00. Bubach No. 5. $1.00. $6.00. Bederwood 1.00. 6.00. Warfield. 1.00. 6.00. Haverland. 1.00. 6.00. Jessie. 1.00. 6.00. Crescent Seedling. 1.00. 4.75. EVERGREENS.--Scotch Pine, 12 to 18 in. 5.50. Scotch Pine, 24 to 36 in. 14.00. White Pine, 8 to 12 in. 5.50. White Pine, 18 to 24 in. 14.00. White Pine, 24 to 36 in. 18.00. Norway Spruce, 8 to 12 in. 4.00. Norway Spruce, 18 to 24 in. 8.00. Norway Spruce, 24 to 36 in. 20.00. White Spruce, 8 to 12 in. 7.00. White Spruce, [18] to 24 in. 25.00. European Larch, 18 to 24 in. 6.00. Am. Arbor vitae, 8 to 12 in. 5.00. Am. Arbor vitae, 12 to 18 in. 7.00. Balsam Fir, 18 to 24 in. 17.50. Red Cedar, 8 to 12 in. 5.00. Red Cedar, 18 to 24 in. 15.00. ORNAMENTAL TREES.--Mountain Ash, 4 to 6 ft. 22.50. Hard Maple, 6 to 8 ft. 30.00. Catalpa Speciosa, 6 to 8 ft. 30.00. Cut Leaved Weeping Birch, 5 to 6 ft. 40.00.

FRUIT PACKAGES. Being the oldest and largest dealers in the west in fruit packages, we can furnish you the best stock made at low prices.

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BERRY BOXES.--Our boxes are made of the very best Michigan White Wood, all heart stock, and made by the best manufacturer in the United States, all being cut smoothly and of perfect shape. They are square, size, 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3 7/8 and will hold a wine measure quart. The bottom is set up for ventilation. They are put up flat, in bundles of 500 boxes complete for shipment, and are all ready for putting together, which can be done very rapidly. We furnish 500 at the 1,000 rate, but when broken bundles are wanted the hundred price will be charged. Price per 100, 40c; 1,000 for $3.00; 5,000 or more at $2.90; 10,000 or more at $2.80; 20,000 or more at $2.75. ANNEALED TACKS.--For putting together boxes (1 lb. makes 1,000 boxes). Per oz. 5c; per lb. 40c. FORMS.--To make boxes on. 25c each. MAGNETIC TACK HAMMERS.--Pick up the tacks and save much of the labor. 15c each. CRATES.--Made of thoroughly seasoned stock, well ventilated at sides and bottom, but with a tight cover to protect from dust. We always ship in the flat or "knock down." 16 quart crates per 10, 85c; per 100, $7.25; 24 qt. crates per 10, $1.00; per 100, $8.50. CRATE NAILS.--Of barbed wire and far superior to any other. 12 lbs. (will make 100 crates) for $1.00. Common 3d wire nail per lb., 4c. WIRE STAPLING MACHINE.--Undoubtedly berry boxes can be made stronger and better with these machines than in any other way, and an operator can make up 4,000 to 6,000 boxes per day. It feeds the wire from the coil, forms a double pointed staple, drives it through the box and clinches it securely all with one stroke. Our machine is the latest improved and will pay for itself very soon. Price, $38.00. STAPLING WIRE.--Per coil of 12 lbs. will make 10,000 boxes, $1.00. Per lb. 15c. CLIMAX GRAPE BASKET.--Illustrated herewith is the best for shipping grapes, cherries, etc. It is of the standard 10 lb. size, making a strong but light package. Baskets are nested for shipment with the cover and bent handles in separate packages; also used for egg baskets. Our price includes wire fasteners for cover and nails for attaching handles. Price, per 1,0 [10] 50c; 50 for $2.25; 100 for $4.00; 100 ,0 [1,000] for $37.00.

[image] CLIMAX GRAPE BASKET.

DIAMOND MARKET BASKETS.--Per doz. 50c. DIAMOND EGG BASKETS.--Similar to above, but smaller. Per doz. 50c. RE-PACKING BASKET.--Three sizes holding one quart, three pints and two quarts respectively. Price, $2.50 per 100. IDEAL BERRY BOX MACHINE.--With it you can easily make 2,500 to 3,000 boxes per day. Ask for circular. Price, $7.00.

TO CUSTOMERS EAST OF CHICAGO. We can ship direct from factory in Michigan to save you freight.

SPRAYING PUMPS. It does pay to spray; there can be no question as to it, as thousands of experiments in all parts of the country have proven, and it seems to be the only effective method of destroying insects, and fungus growth like rot and mildew. SPRAYING PUMP No. 2.--Is constructed on the most approved plan. It is double acting, so that it will throw a continuous stream. It has a patent submerged cylinder, expansion rubber bucket and a large air chamber to cushion the stroke. It is provided with two discharge ports, one or both of which can be used for spraying. The base is properly shaped to fasten either to the staves or head of barrel. As will be noticed it has a strong leverage, so that it is easy to operate and will throw a solid stream 60 feet from the nozzle, or will throw a spray fine as mist over an ordinary fruit tree. It has steel pins, brass plunger cylinder and brass-lined lower cylinder. There is a strainer on the suction pipe and a good agitator beside the suction pipe which keeps the spraying mixture thoroughly and constantly stirred. With this outfit there is sent two five-foot lengths of hose and two spraying nozzles of the best pattern. It is all complete as shown in cut, except the barrel (we do not furnish barrels with any of the pumps). Price, $11.50.

[image] NO. 2 SPRAYING PUMP, $11.50.

[image] NO. 3 SPRAYING PUMP, $5.00.

SPRAYING PUMP No. 1.--Exactly like above, except that it has only one length of hose and one nozzle. Price, $10.00. SPRAYING PUMP No. 3.--The cylinder, air chamber, and all working parts are of brass, rubber ball valves and combination spraying nozzle, stream 40 to 50 feet, for washing windows, etc., or a fine or coarse spray for plants. It has also an agitator to keep the solution thoroughly stirred. Price very low, $5.00. SPRAYING PUMP No. 4.--A cheap pump, spray or solid stream. We sell a great many of these for spraying fruit plants, washing windows, etc., and they give good satisfaction. Price, $1.50.

IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA. 85.

TOOLS AND IMPLEMENTS. We handle a good assortment of the best gardening implements and tools, and, as we are not bound to any firm or manufacturer to push their goods exclusively, our customers can depend on our opinion as here given, being unbiased and founded on our own experience and that of the best gardeners near this city. A good wheel hoe is as much superior to the common hoe for cultivating a garden as is the mowing machine to the sickle in the hay field. All of the following tools have been thoroughly tested, and for their own particular class of work have given splendid satisfaction. The soil on which they are intended to be used, as well as the use to which you intend to put them, must be well considered.

WE ARE GENERAL AGENTS IN IOWA For the Celebrated Planet Jr. Tools. And as we handle more of them than any other firm and pay spot cash, we can make lower prices. If two or more are wanted write for special discounts.

PLANET JR. HILL DROPPING GARDEN DRILL.--The latest and best of the "Planet Jr." family. It holds two quarts, and sows all kinds of garden seed with the greatest regularity. The plow runs any depth from one-eighth to two inches. It sows in drills and will also drop in neat hills either four, six, eight or twelve inches apart. It can be changed from a hill to a drill dropping machine, or can be thrown in or out of gear in a moment, and will not sow when run backwards. It has a force-feed, so that the sowing is regular, no matter whether the drill is full or nearly empty. The discharge of the seed can be stopped instantly at the end of the row, so that none need be wasted. The Opening Plow and Coverer are specially adapted for the work they have to do, while the marker can be set at any distance desired up to twenty inches. The ability to drop in hills is a great advantage, as it saves considerable seed, insures vigorous plants at even distances, and saves an immense amount of hand labor in thinning out. The machine is thoroughly well made and is one of the best tools on the market. List price, $12.00. Our price only $9.00. Extra attachment for sowing onion seed for sets in a band four inches wide, 50 cents. PLANET JR. SINGLE WHEEL HOE.--This Single Wheel Hoe is considerably lighter than the double, and does almost the same variety of work; the attachments are nearly identical. Owing to its lightness, it is more pleasant to some than the Double-Wheel Hoe. Though intended chiefly to work between the rows, it can be used to hoe both sides at once, while plants are small, by placing the wheel to one side of frame. List price, $6.00. Our price only $4.75. PLANET JR. PLAIN SINGLE WHEEL HOE.--Has only one pair of hoes, but the other attachments may be added later if desired. It is cheap and will be a popular tool. Our price only $3.15.

5 Per Cent Discount On two or more machines ordered to be shipped together.

[image] PLANET JR. DOUBLE WHEEL HOE.

[image] PLANET JR. SINGLE WHEEL HOE.

[image] PLANET JR. COMBINED DRILL.

[image] HILL DROPPING DRILL.

THE PLANET JR. COMBINED DRILL, WHEEL HOE CULTIVATOR AND PLOW.--This is the most popular tool we have ever sold. As a Plow it opens furrows, covers them, hills, plows to and from, etc. As a Hoe it works safely to and from both sides of the row at once, or between rows, working all rows from eight to sixteen inches wide at one passage. As a Cultivator it is admirably adapted to deep mellowing of the soil. It sows all garden seed accurately at the desired depth, opening, covering, rolling down and marking the next row all at one passage, in the most reliable and perfect manner. Each machine is sent out with the tools shown in the cut. We take pleasure in selling this machine, as it is sure to please everyone who tries it. You will be surprised at the great amount of work it will save you. Even if you have only one acre of ground in garden crops it will more than pay for itself the first season. Manufacturers list price, $12.00. Usual wholesale price to dealers, $9.00, but we purchased a large number for spot cash so that we could offer them to our customers for $8.50 net cash. Don't fail to include one in your order, as you may never have an opportunity to buy for this price again. Order early.

Large Illustrated Catalogue of PLANET JR. TOOLS Mailed free to any address.

THE "PLANET JR." DOUBLE WHEEL HOE, Cultivator, Rake and Plow Combined.--This popular hoe merits the thorough admiration of every practical gardener. Each tool is sent out with the attachment shown in cut. The arch is high enough to enable the operator to work both sides of the row at once until plants are over eighteen inches high; then the wheels can be set to run close together and work between the rows. Leaf guards (detachable) go with each machine, to be used when plants extend into a wide row. This tool is light, very simple, very strong, made of the best material and highly finished, and nothing exceeds the variety and perfection of work it performs. It will do the work of six men with ordinary hand hoes. List price, $8.00. Our price only $6.00 each. THE PLANET JR. PLAIN DOUBLE WHEEL HOE.--This machine is the same as the machine just described, except that it has no attachments except one pair of hoes. It is just the thing for onion growers and others who want a hoe only, and at a small cost. Price, $4.00. THE "FIRE FLY" SINGLE WHEEL HOE, Cultivator and Plow Combined.--This convenient tool combines lightness and strength with great adjustability, while its highly polished and tempered tools make gardening comparatively a pleasure. The tools are all made after the most perfect models, and are: First, a pair of admirable Hoes, which can be set to work to and from the row, and to any desired depth. Next, a set of three reversible Cultivator Teeth, to be used together or singly, or in conjunction with the hoes. Third, a large excellent garden plow. The whole tool is light and strong, attractive in appearance and capable of standing hard usage for years, while the price is its final recommendation. Price, $5.00, boxed. Our net price only $4.00.

[image] FIRE FLY SINGLE WHEEL HOE.

We received the little Planet Jr. Double Wheel Hoe, ordered from you and think it is all it is recommended. Tending garden with it is mere play. IRA E. BABCOCK, Farnhamville, Ia.

86. SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

[image] AS A CULTIVATOR AS A HOE MCGEE GARDEN CULTIVATOR.

PLANET JR. No. 6 COMBINED HORSE HOE AND CULTIVATOR.--This well known and popular tool, though acknowledged for years past to be the best in the market, has striking improvements now. Chief among these are the lever wheel, a necessity for particular work; the patent lever expander, changing the width instantly; and handle adjustment for height, and also sidewise for use in grapes, pole beans, blackberries, nursery stock, etc., and when covering. It also has the patent parallel frame, interchangeable and adjustable hollow steel standards, reversible blades, sleeved bolt holes, etc. As a horse hoe, with the side teeth reversed, it cuts close to the row without injury to the roots, leaving but little and in many cases nothing for the hand hoe. As a cultivator, the reversible teeth cut off and turn over the weeds in the most perfect style. As a hiller, the side teeth work in combination with the rear shovel to perfection. List price, $12.00. Our net price is only $8.00. Extra attachments: Furrowing steel, $1.75; marking attachment, $2.00; covering roller, $1.75; 8-inch sweeps, 35c. each; 10-inch, 40c; 12-inch, 45c; 15-inch, 50c.

[image] MATTHEWS' SEED DRILL.

THE PLANET JR. TWELVE-TOOTH HARROW, CULTIVATOR AND PULVERIZER.--For fine cultivation, either deep or shallow, this has no equal. The recurved throat and high frame prevents clogging, and the reverse position is given to the teeth in a short time by changing a single bolt in each. It is provided with a new lever wheel, used to regulate the depth with exactness; also with a pulverizer, which leaves the ground in the finest possible condition. The pulverizer is controlled by a lever that can be operated in an instant by the foot while in motion. The pulverizer may be reduced in width by taking off the outside teeth, and the tool may be used to stradle [straddle] a row, cultivating both sides at once. As a harrow, the work done is most perfect, and with the teeth turned backward it is admirable for trashy ground and leveling, and for crops just breaking through the surface. Weight, packed, 60 lbs. Price complete, $12.50. Our price only $8.50; without pulverizer $8.00. PLANET JR. NO. 2 SEED DRILL.--Similar to but larger than Planet Jr. Combined Drill, holding 2 1/2 qts. List price, $9.00. Our price $7.20.

[image] PLANET JR. TWELVE-TOOTH HARROW AND PULVERIZER.

McGEE GARDEN CULTIVATOR OR SPRING HOE.--The invention of a practical onion raiser, who knew just what was wanted and how to make it. It has two wheels connected by an arch attached to frames by a lateral spring, enabling the user to almost "finger-weed" the crop, as the machine is under such complete control. Onion growers claim this is the best cultivator for onions. With each tool there is a pair of knives, that operate as hoes, and a pair of cultivators. These attach to the beam by means of an eye bolt, and are adjusted forward and backward on the beam to any angle with the plants or to any angle with the surface of the ground. The adjustment to and from the row is accomplished instantly by means of the springs, which at the same time keep the knives or cultivators under control and protect the plants. For years there has been no tool placed on the market so admirably adapted for the purpose intended. List price, $6.00. Our price only $4.40.

[image] FIREFLY GARDEN PLOW.

FIREFLY WHEEL GARDEN PLOW.--Makes the care of a vegetable garden a pleasure, and 10,000 families who could not find time to keep a garden, if attempting its cultivation with an ordinary hand hoe, can raise their own vegetables successfully with the Firefly. Will both plow the garden and attend to the cultivating and weeding throughout the gardening season. The moldboard is tempered and polished steel. Price, only $2.25. MATTHEWS' DRILL.--This is the old original Matthews, and in our opinion, the most perfect of all. We have used these drills for about ten years on our seed farms, and although we have all the new makes, we prefer this. It is of especial value in sowing beet, parsnip and other difficult seeds, and our men claim they can do far more work in a day with it than with any other. The only objection to it is that it is not advertised and the gardeners do not know of it, thus making it difficult to sell. But when there is one in a locality others are sure to order. When in operation, it opens the furrow, drops the seed accurately at the desired depth, covers it and lightly rolls the earth down over it, and at the same time marks the next row, all of which is done with mechanical precision, by simply propelling the drill forward. The agitator stirs the seed in the hopper thoroughly by a positive motion, which insures continuous and uniform delivery, and the bottom of the hopper is made sufficiently dishing to sow the smallest quantity of seed. When desired, the movement of the agitator can be checked, and the drill may then be propelled forward or backward without dropping seed. There is also an ingenions device just added by which the seed can be cut off while turning at the ends of rows, thus saving quite a percentage of seed. A simple contrivance accurately gauges a uniform deposit of the seed to any required depth, thus avoiding the risk of planting at irregular depths, or so deep in places as to destroy the seed. List price, $12.00. Our price only $8.50.

[image] PLANET JR. NO. 6 HORSE HOE.

LANG'S HAND WEEDER.--It is, in our opinion, the best weeder made. It's special advantages over all other weeders of this class is that it has a band which passes over the fingers, which, when the tool is not in use, gives full use to the hand for pulling weeds and thinning out plants without laying down the tool. It is neatly and strongly made. Price 25c; $2.50 per doz. or postpaid for 30c each. HAZELTINE'S WEEDER.--One hour's use will repay its cost, and in any vegetable or flower garden it is simply indispensable. Its price, 35c prepaid, is not one-tenth its value for one season's use. Blade is solid steel, oil tempered and has five sharp edges. Price 30c; $3.25 per doz. or postpaid for 35c each.

Money Saved! A Plant Jr. Combined Drill, Wheel Hoe, Cultivator and Plow only $8.50.

[image] LANG'S HAND WEEDER HANDIEST TOOL ON EARTH. 30¢ BY MAIL PREPAID

IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA. 87.

COLUMBIA LAWN MOWER.--Lawn mowers have always been too high in price, and, as a consequence, it has kept down the sale, but we have finally succeeded in having a lawn mower made for us at a heretofore unheard-of figure and we propose to give our customers the benefit. The connecting bar of this mower is a 5/8 cold drawn steel shaft, fastened on the inside of disc with tempered steel set-screws; this, with a cutter bar fastened into the mower in the best possible way, makes it strong and rigid. The reel runs in long polished brass boxes, adjusted by a single screw at each end. The best tempered steel is used, and bearings are adjustable, compensating for all wear. The best malleable iron is used in the roller arms and reel spiders. Instead of a ratchet, we use a clutch that is positively noiseless, on which there is no wear, as it is either fully engaged or entirely out of the way; the clutch is engaged by the forward motion of the drivers only--no springs or extra pieces to wear out or get lost. It has a floating handle that is quickly adjusted for a child or tall person, or for cutting down a terrace, simply by a thumb-nut acting on a notched clamp on the handle and handle irons. A 14-inch mower for only $3.85, or one cutting a 16-inch swath for only $4.10. CHILDREN'S GARDENING SETS.--Give your boys and girls a garden. Provide a means of healthy exercise and recreation and you will certainly be surprised at the enthusiasm and love of nature which is aroused by daily work among the plants, from the first preparing of the ground and sowing the seed, through the weeks of watching, the growth and cultivating until the harvest. To encourage gardening for the young, we offer these sets at low prices. They are also nice tools for ladies to use in the flower garden. Purchaser pays the express charges on all of these. No. 20 consists of a steel spade, steel hoe, and six-tooth rake. Handles twenty inches long. Price for the set, 15c. No. 100 consists of a steel spade, steel hoe, and a six-tooth malleable rake. Handles thirty inches long. Price for the set, 25c. No. 30 consists of a cast steel 5x4x3 3/4 spade with T handle, steel hoe, and seven-tooth malleable rake. Polished blades and varnished handles thirty inches long. Price complete, 50c. No. 14. Larger size for ladies. Set, $1.00. CHILDREN'S VEGETABLE COLLECTION.--(Col. No. 10,)--Contains one packet each of beet, cucumber, lettuce, radish, pop corn and sunflower. In all, six packets, our choice of varieties, for only 15c, postpaid. See also the Children's Floral Collection, described on page 43. Six packets for 15c. Parents! Purchase the above two collections of seed and a set of garden tools, and you will find them worth to your children many times their cost. GARDEN TROWELS.--Five inch, each 15c; six inch, each 20c. FLORIST'S TROWELS.--Extra heavy, each 40c. CONCAVE AND CURVED SEED POTATO KNIFE.--See description on page 42. Each 35c, postpaid. HAND BROADCAST SOWERS.--See description on page 40. Each $1.50. ROTARY CORN PLANTERS.--See description on page 34. Each $1.50.

[image] CHILDREN'S GARDENING SET.

MOLE TRAPS.--All the old styles of mole traps boiled down into a better one at one-half the old price. It does the work. No mole can pass under this trap and live. Price only $1.00.

WIRE FLOWER POT STANDS. For strength, beauty of design and superior finish, our stands are unexcelled, if equaled. The legs are of solid steel, well braced; good, strong castors [casters] are used. The wires are heavy, well woven and clinched, strong enough to hold up all the flowers that can be placed on the shelves. They are nicely finished with green paint and bronze, are ornamental and durable, and weigh from fifteen to fifty pounds each.

[image] WIRE PLANT STAND, NO. 10.

NO. 10.--A very popular stand, well shown by the engraving, except that we usually make them with a gothic arch. Holds from twenty to thirty pots. Price including arch and hanging basket, $5.00. (List price is $7.00.) Illustrated catalogue of many other styles on application. WIRE WINDOW SHELVES.--Thirty-six inches long. Each $1.00. WIRE FLOWER POT BRACKET.--Very neat and convenient. Each 15c, $1.50 per doz. FLORISTS' PLANT FOOD--For greenhouse or garden use. Per 5 lbs. 60c; 25 lbs. $1.75; 100 lbs. $5.00. This makes a most excellent lawn fertilizer also, and should be used by everyone desiring a fine lawn.

[image] COLUMBIA LAWN MOWER.

PERFECT PLANT FOOD.--An unsurpassed fertilizer for plants which is prepared especially for plants grown in the house, garden or conservatory; clean, largely soluble in water, producing healthy plants free from vermin, and early and abundant blossoms, to which it imparts a rich and brilliant color. This is manufactured expressly for us and we believe it is the best fertilizer made for house plants. If you grow any plants, it will pay you to try it. Remember, that our Perfect Plant Food is not simply a stimulant, but is a true plant food, which invigorates your plants and makes them bloom. It also makes the color of both foliage and flowers much richer and brighter. Per lb. pkg. 25c, postpaid for 40c; 1/2 lb. pkg. 15c, postpaid for 25c. FLUTED FLOWER POTS.--A handsome new pattern. Price is the same as for common plain pots, so they are sure to be popular. The following prices per dozen are for pots and saucers: Four-inch, 60c; 5-inch, 75c; 6-inch, $1.00; 7-inch, $1.50; 8-inch, $2.40; 9-inch, $3.00. We make no charge for packing or delivering at depot here. All orders for these must amount to at least $1.00. Many styles of handsome pots, hanging baskets and vases at very low prices. We have anything you may want. EXCELSIOR WEEDING HOOK.--This instrument can be used to great advantage among small and tender plants. Price 15c, per doz. $1.50, or postpaid for 25c. each.

[image] EXCELSIOR WEEDING HOOK.

SULPHO-TOBACCO SOAP.--In our tests this has proved the most effective of any insecticide, and is perfectly safe to use. Its chief ingredient is the gum of the richest Virginia and Kentucky leaf tobacco. It is formed with whale oil and sulphur, in a soluble state, into a soap. In this form it is very convenient for general use. The soap is easily dissolved in warm or cold water. Per 8-oz. can 25c, or by mail postpaid for 35c.

TREE LABELS.--3 1/2-inch, notched. Per 1000, 50c.

[image] DUSTER.

POT LABELS.--4-inch, pointed. Per 1000, 60c. TRELLISES.--15c. to $2.00 each. RAFFIA.--Excellent for tying asparagus and other vegetables. Gardeners should try this. Per lb. 25c. HAMMOND'S SLUG SHOT.--A combination of the most potent insecticides and most soluble plant food. When you order your seeds, if you have not tried Hammond's Slug Shot, order a five or ten-pound package, and use it as per directions given with each package. Not prepaid, 5 lbs. 35c; 10 lbs. 65c; 50 lbs. $3.00; 100 lbs. $5.00. By mail, postpaid, 1 lb. 25c; 5 lbs. $1.00. DUSTERS.--For Hammond Slug Shot. Each 35c.

BIRD SEED. Clean, fresh seed. Postage 10c. per lb. extra: Canary. per lb. 8c. Russian Hemp. [per lb.] 8c. Rape. [per lb.] 10c. Sunflower. [per lb.] 15c. Maw. per oz. 5c. Mixed Bird Seed for Canaries. 8c. Mixed Seed for Parrot. 15c. Cuttle Bone. 3c. each, 25c. per doz.

[image] TRADE MARK.

88. SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

POULTRY SUPPLIES. The annual sales of poultry and eggs in Iowa amount to several times the value of the fruit crop, and still it is surprising to see how little attention is paid to this business, the possibilities of which are almost beyond estimation. We are the only firm in the state that handles a complete line of poultry supplies. We are constantly testing all the new inventions in this line and are particular to handle only the best, which we are sure will please our customers. We list here some of the leading items. Send for our complete descriptive list if you are interested. Prices are subjected to important market changes. Will be glad to name special figures on large lots.

PAUL'S STONEWARE DRINKING FOUNTAINS.--For poultry, pigeons and bees. These fountains keep the water cool and clean, and prevent the birds from getting wet. The best and cheapest in the market. Convenient, ornamental and practical. The best testimonial is 50,000 sold in five years. Price two qt. size, 25c; gallon size, 35c; two gallon size, 50c.

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BROCKTON POULTRY FOUNTAIN.--For poultry, pigeons, etc., it cannot be excelled. Keeps the water free from dust or dirt. Made of indestructible galvanized iron--will last a life-time. Price, $1.25 each. MANN'S GREEN BONE MILL No. 2.--Has given splendid satisfaction wherever tried, and we have sold many of them. Price, $19.00. Same for attaching to post, $16.00.

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THE IOWA LEG BAND.--Well shown in the illustration, being made all of one piece of soft pliable brass-band. The loop is bent up in such a shape that the strap part of the band is easily inserted and fastened and can be instantly adjusted to fit any bird from a pigeon to a turkey. Impossible for the bird to loosen and will not injure the leg. Price, 35c per doz. $2.00 per 100 postpaid. POULTRY WIRE NETTING.--The best made, thoroughly galvanized to prevent rusting, properly twisted, made of No. 19 wire and of two-inch mesh. It is put up in rolls 150 feet long, and of various widths. Price per roll as follows: 18 inches wide, $1.68; 24 inch, $2.25; 36 inch, $3.00; 48 inch, $4.00; 60 inch. $5.00; 72 inch, $6.00; 5 rolls or more at 10 per cent discount. Half rolls at one cent per square foot. Less, at one and one-half cents per square foot. GALVANIZED STAPLES.--For putting up netting. Per lb. 10c. CRUSHED OYSTER SHELLS.--This is a most important article for the poultry yard and should be supplied to the fowls liberally. Of superior quality. Your hens will keep healthier, lay better, and eggs will be more fertile if supplied with it. Price 10 lbs., 35c; 25 lbs., 50c; 100 lbs., $1.50; 200 lbs., $2.50. WEBSTER & HANNUM BONE CUTTERS.--Very popular in some localities. No. 1, each $10.00; No. 2, each $12.00. DAISY BONE CUTTER.--We have tried all kinds of bone cutters that we know of and this works most decidedly the best. This machine is especially made for cutting green bone with meat on, right from the butcher, or offals of bone and meat from the table; also cuts vegetables, scrap cake, etc. The knives can be taken out when dull, sharpened and replaced in a few minutes. Turns easy, cuts fine and fast, and is simple in construction, nothing to get out of order. Weight, 130 lbs.; price, $18.00. Our price only $16.00. Without stand for $13.50. CLIMAX EGG BASKET.--The lightest and best basket made for shipping eggs for hatching. See cut on page 84. Price per 10, 50c; 50 for $2.25; 100 for $4.00. BISDEE'S ROUP SPECIFIC.--Best cure for roup. $1.00 per pkg. postpaid. CRACKER CRUMBS.--An excellent and cheap food for poultry, especially for young chicks. Price, $1.50 per barrel. LINSEED OIL MEAL.--A little of this meal occasionally mixed with soft food will prove a great benefit, especially if a rich, glossy plumage is desired. Price 10 lbs. 35c; 25 lbs. 75c; 100 lbs. $2.00.

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PEEL'S POULTRY FOOD.--Will keep hens in good health and cure chicken cholera and other diseases of chickens and turkeys. It is a splendid egg food, endorsed by leading poultry raisers. Per 4 lb. pkg., 50c; 1 3/4 lb. pkg., 25c. Postage 16c. per lb. extra. CRUSHED RAW BONE.--Really better than the shell, but it will pay to use both. Of the best quality, being manufactured from fresh bones. Price, 10 lbs. 50c; 25 lbs., $1.00; 100 lbs., $2.75. FINE BONE MEAL.--Ground fine for feeding small chickens; also used as a lawn fertilizer. Price, 10 lbs. 50c; 25 lbs., $1.00; 100 lbs., $2.75. SUNFLOWER SEED.--One of the best egg producing foods known, and will keep your poultry in fine condition and give a gloss to the plumage. Per lb., postpaid, 25c; by express, 10 lbs. or more, 10c lb. GAPE WORM EXTRACTOR.--A most excellent little instrument, the stem of which is made of silvered wire, with loops attached to catch the worms. Price, 15c each; 4 for 50c postpaid.

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PHILADELPHIA POULTRY MARKER. When hatching chicks from several yards it is of great importance to mark them so you may know exactly from which yard they are bred. To mark them, a very small hole is punched in the web of the foot. This hole enlarges as the bird grows, and always remains. We furnish a very convenient little spring punch as shown in cut at 25c. SOFT EXCELSIOR.--Cut fine from soft wood. A most useful article; largely used for packing eggs for shipment. $1.00 per bale of 50 to 65 lbs. SPONGIA TABLETS.--For curing roup. 10c per doz.; 3 doz. for 25c, postpaid. PORCELAIN NEST EGGS.--5c each; 30c per doz. HEMP SEED--Used largely for feeding birds and pigeons. Per lb. 8c. FRENCH POULTRY KILLING KNIFE.--Best and most humane method of killing. Price, 50c, postpaid. WEBSTER CLOVER CUTTER.--This new machine is a small affair, but cuts quite rapidly, making eight cuts to each revolution of crank. It is also self-feeding. For a small flock of poultry this machine fills the bill. Price, $3.00.

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WILSON'S BONE MILL No. 1.--One of the greatest conveniences about a poultry house is one of these mills. Not only will they grind shell and bone, but are also just the thing to crack wheat or corn for little chicks, grind charcoal to mix with soft feed; grind up dry bread crusts, etc., making fine feed for the little chicks. Price, $5.00. Our price, ONLY $4.50. NEST EGG GOURD SEED.--Produce hundreds of white gourds closely resembling eggs in size, color and shape. Should be grown by all poultry men. Price, per pkt. 5c; oz. 25c. IMPROVED MOISTURE GUAGE [GAUGE].--Best thing we have seen to regulate the moisture in incubators. It does the work to a nicety. Price, $1.00, or by mail for $1.20. IMPROVED OLENTANGY BROODER.--This is a great improvement and is larger than the old style, having a capacity of 120 chicks. We have thoroughly tested these and believe them to be the best brooder made. Is much preferable to have a hen for raising chicks even where the hens do the hatching. It will pay western breeders to order from Des Moines and save heavy eastern freights. Price, only $6.00 on cars here. TESTED THERMOMETERS.--Manufactured expressly for incubators. They are very sensitive and accurate and have been tested. We take great pains in packing to avoid breakage, but customers must assume risk of breakage in transit. We seldom have one reported broken, however. Price, 80c each, postpaid. CAPONIZING INSTRUMENTS.--The use of these adds greatly to the profit in raising poultry. We handle only the best makes. Price, with complete book of instructions, $2.50 per set. PERSIAN INSECT POWDER.--A splendid insecticide, but harmless to human beings. Ours is the best quality. Price, 1/4 lb., 25c; 1/2 lb., 40c; 1 lb., 75c, postpaid. INSECT POWDER GUN.--Each 10c postpaid. LAMBERT'S DEATH TO LICE.--A cheap and effectual remedy for all kinds of poultry vermin, moths, lice on horses, cattle or plants, fleas on dogs, etc. Price, 25c per package of about 1 lb., or by mail for 40c.

INCUBATORS. It is the most important thing with poultry breeders to have a perfect incubator, and we have been studying this subject carefully for five years and examined about fifty different makes of incubators, many of which were positively worthless. We can most highly recommend the Improved Monitor, which has been a standard for years, and the Successful. It will not pay you to buy a cheap machine as it is sure to prove expensive in the long run. Ask for descriptive circulars of these machines and tell us just what you want and perhaps we can help you in planning. Price of either the Successful or Improved Monitor, 100 egg capacity, $25.00; 200 egg, $35.00. We will furnish you prices on other sizes on application.

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