1895

82. SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

STRAWBERRIES. The first maturing, most beautiful, delicious, wholesome and appetizing of fruits is the strawberry, and no matter how small the garden, you cannot afford to do without a small bed of them. Plant in March, April, May, September or October, in rows three feet apart and fifteen inches in the row for field culture, or fifteen inches apart each way for garden, leaving a path every third row. Those marked (p.) have imperfect flowers, and a few plants of some perfect-flowering variety must be planted near them to fertilize them. See special prices by the thousand. If desired by mail, add 25c. per 100 for postage.

[image] WARFIELD.

[image] BUBACH.

WARFIELD.--(p.)--Is taking the lead for market variety. A vigorous grower, tough and hardy, and astonishingly productive. Fruit is large, dark, glossy red, and it holds its color and form a long time after being picked. It has an agreeable, sprightly flavor, and it ripens early. Per 10, 35c; per 100, $1.25. BUBACH.--(p.)--A most wonderful berry in vigor of plant and yield of fruit, even under careless culture. The fruit is, in many instances, enormous, and the average is large and handsome. Per 10 35c, per 100 $1.50. GREENVILLE.--(p.)--Is a strong competitor of the Bubach. The plants make a stronger growth and are quite as productive. The berries average a little smaller than Bubach, but are more uniform in size and regular in outline, and of finer texture and better shippers. Per 10, 60c, 100 $2.00. TIMBRELL.--(p.)--Pronounced by many the "gem of strawberries." It is a new variety, of large, average size, excellent flavor, very productive and healthy. Almost entitled to the name "frostproof." Per 10, $1.00.

[image] PARKER EARLE.

BEDERWOOD.--A valuable early sort of quite recent introduction, but has proved a vigorous grower and very productive. Quality excellent. Per 10, 35c; per 100 $1.50. PARKER EARLE.--The best variety for family use in the whole list, as it is a perfect-flowered sort and bears immensely. The plant is robust, free from disease, stooling heavily. Berry regular, uniformly large, conical, with a neck glossy scarlet crimson, no hollow core, quality excellent, fruit borne in greatest profusion, the rate of fifteen thousand qts. to the acre having been gathered. Season is medium to very late. Per 10, 60c; per 100 $3.00. HAVERLAND.--Ripens early and continues to fruit throughout the season. Large, uniform bright red. Per 10, 35c; per 100 $1.50. JESSIE.--Is especially desirable on new timber soil, and grows to such an immense size that seven will fill an ordinary quart box. One of the best fertilizers for the imperfect-flowered sorts. Per 10, 35c; per 100 $1.25. CRESCENT SEEDLING.--(p.)--Has for years been the standard market sort. Per 10, 30c; per 100 $1.25. SHUCKLESS.--A new variety creating much attention in some localities, although it was not a success on our place this year. Per 10, 75c; per 100 $3.50.

[image] GREENVILLE.

[image] BEDERWOOD.

[image] OHMER BLACKBERRY.

BLACKBERRIES. This is the king of small fruits, perfectly hardy. Plant in rows six or seven feet apart, three to five feet in the row. If by mail add 10c. per 10, 50c. per 100. OHMER.--A new variety from the same source as the Gregg raspberry; the success of which should be a guarantee of the worth of any other introduction of its disseminator. He describes it as a very strong grower, productive and hardy; berries very large, firm, and of sweet, fine flavor. We strongly recommend it for trial. Ripens late. Each 25c, 10 for $2.00. ERIE.--Many claim this to be the best of all kinds and on some soils the canes are of iron clad hardiness, and of the strongest growth, quite free from rust and all other diseases, and wonderfully productive, bending the robust canes to the ground with the weight of fruit. This berry is of the very largest size, excellent quality, handsome and firm. Shape is well shown by our illustration. It is the berry for both market and home. Each 20c, 10 for $1.50. SNYDER.--More grown than any other in this latitude because of its extreme hardiness. Medium size. Each 10c, 10 for 75c. STONE'S HARDY.--Upright, vigorous grower. Berries are a glossy black and of a delicious flavor, later than Snyder. Each 15c, 10 for $1.00.

[image] ERIE BLACKBERRY.

Evergreens. These we make a specialty of, and all are strong and sure to grow with ordinary care. We will be glad to figure with you if you want a large number for hedge or windbreak. SIBERIAN ARBOR VITAE.--Hardy, conical form, compact and symmetrical; foliage dense and of a very peculiar dark green color. An ornamental and useful variety. It has a richer and more velvety tone of color than the American. 12 to 18 inches, each 25c. AMERICAN ARBOR VITAE.--8 to 12 inches, per 10 75c; 12 to 18 inches, each 15c, per 10 $1.00; 2 1/2 to 3 feet, each 35c. SCOTCH PlNE.--8 to 12 inches, per 10 $1.00; 12 to 18 inches, per 10 $1.25. WHITE PINE.--8 to 12 inches, per 10 $1.00; 12 to 18 inches, per 10 $1.25. SAVIN.--18 to 24 inches, each 30c. BALSAM FIR.--12 to 18 inches, each 15c; per 10 $1.25. 18 to 24 inches, each 25c, per 10 $2.00. JUNIPER.--8 to 12 inches, per 10, 75c. GLOBE ARBOR VITAE.--12 to 15 inches, each 35c. HEMLOCK.--18 to 24 inches, each 35c, per 10 $2.50. TRAILING YEW.--12 to 18 inches, each 25c.

[image] WHITE SPRUCE.

NORWAY SPRUCE.--A lofty and one of the best evergreens for hedges and windbreak. 8 to 12 inches per 10 75c; 12 to 18 inches, per 10 $1.00; 24 to 36 inches, per 10 $2.00. WHITE SPRUCE.--12 to 18 inches, per 10 $1.50; 18 to 24 inches, per 10 $2.00; 24 to 36 inches, per 10 $3.00. A great variety of other evergreens at low prices. Ask for list.

Ornamental Trees. CATALPA SPECIOSA.--4 to 6 feet, each 25c, per 10 $2.00. MOUNTAIN ASH.--6 to 8 feet, each 50c, per 10 $4.00. CUT-LEAVED WEEPING BIRCH.--4 to 6 feet, each 75c. POPULOUS BOLLEANA.--4 to 5 feet, each 50c. OLEASTOR.--4 to 6 feet, each 50c.

Apricot. CHINESE.--This is said to be as fine fruit as California apricots. It was brought from Northwest China and is perfectly hardy. It is very scarce as yet. No. 1 trees. Each 50c, 10 for $4.00.

IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA. 83.

[image] VIRGIN'S BOWER.

Mammoth Vegetable Collection. (Col. No. 11.) One packet each of Marblehead Mammoth cabbage, Yard Long beans, Dignity mangel, Astra cucumber, Shumway's Giant musk melon, Prizetaker onion, King of Mammoths pumpkin, Mammoth Chili squash, Ponderosa tomato. In all, nine packets, worth 65c., for 45c.

Curious Vegetable Collection. (Col. No. 12.) One packet each of Snake cucumber, Improved ground cherry, Purple Husk tomato, garden lemon, White Velvet okra, Ornamental pomegranate, Orange water melon, peanuts, chufas, cotton, Chinese tea, lentils and coffee berry. In all, 13 packets, worth 95c., for 75c.

OSAGE HEDGE PLANTS. The introduction of barbed wire for fences has stopped the sale of hedge plants for a number of years , but of late they are growing in favor again, and all will admit that a nicely trimmed hedge is much handsomer, as well as a better protection, than almost any kind of fence that can be put up. The expense of making it is trifling, as a thousand plants will make 31 rods of hedge, when set six inches apart. They do not injure live stock as barbed wire does, and will soon save their cost in that particular. They also make good divisions for city lots. By express or freight, per 100, 50c; per 1000, $2.50; 5000 for $10.00.

I got 2000 osage plants of you 4 years ago, and I believe this spring I have a hedge that a rabbit can't get through. J. H. OSBORN, Hopkins, Mo.

ORNAMENTAL VINES AND CREEPERS. Don't omit to ask for a few vines with your order. Smaller plants of any of the following, (except Clematis Jack.) 25 cents each, by mail, postpaid. VIRGIN' S BOWER.--A very handsome variety of the Clematis, growing to a height of twenty feet and making a nice shade for porches, arbors, etc. The first season the plant grows ten to twelve feet and is literally covered with thousands of pure white flowers which are delightfully fragrant, and blooms continually from July to September. The foliage is dense, trifoliate pointed leaves. The beauty of the flowers is equaled, if not excelled, by the clusters of silvery-white seed balls, which are covered apparently with white silk hair and will keep nicely for decorations. The vine is perfectly hardy, rapid growing and graceful, and will succeed everywhere. It is free from insect enemies, and we know of no vine which will give more universal satisfaction. Each 25c, 5 for $1.00, postpaid. TRUMPET FLOWER.--Of rapid growth, with large, showy, trumpet-shaped scarlet flowers and pretty foliage. Each 40c. AMPELOPSIS-VEITCHII.--(Boston Ivy.)--This is one of the finest climbers we know of for covering walls, as it clings firmly to the smoothest surface. Each 40c. CHINESE WISTARIA.--A very rapid grower, and one of the most beautiful of all climbers. It is perfectly hardy, climbing to a height of fifty feet, and when covered with bloom is truly magnificent. Color blue. Each 40c. VIRGINIA CREEPER OR AMERICAN IVY.--Each 40c. HONEYSUCKLE, Red Coral or Scarlet Trumpet.--A strong, rapid grower, with an abundance of bright scarlet flowers. This is probably the most beautiful honeysuckle in cultivation, and blooms almost without ceasing. Each 40c. Yellow Trumpet.--Like above, only yellow. Each 40c. Monthly Fragrant.--Showy flowers of most delightful fragrance. Each 40c. CLEMATIS, Jackmanii.--Flowers large and in such masses as to form a cloud of bloom of intense violet-purple, having the appearance of velvet, and remarkably rich. Large, fine three-year-old plants, only $1.00.

HARDY FLOWERING SHRUBS. There is nothing which so quickly, and for so little cost, adds so much to the beauty, cheerfulness aud homelike appearance of a place as an assortment of hardy shrubs. The following varieties are all hardy. Prices are for large, strong plants, to be sent by express or freight at the expense of purchaser; but, if desired, we can furnish smaller plants of any of them at 25 cents each, postpaid. DEUTZIA.--A very desirable shrub of strong, hardy growth, bearing an abundance of beautiful racemes of double, pure white flowers. Must be seen to be appreciated. Every one of our customers should have at least one of these choice shrubs in their yard, and we have made the prices so low that all can purchase. Strong plants. Each 25c. EXOCHORDIA GRANDIFLORA.--Bears a great profusion of beautiful pure white flowers, and the buds, before opening, greatly resemble clusters of rarely fine pearls. Each 50c. JAPAN QUINCE.--A popular, beautiful and valuable shrub, which very early in the spring is covered profusely with large red blossoms and beautiful glossy leaves, making a dazzling sight. Fine for hedges. Each 40c. SNOWBALL.--A well known and popular shrub, which grows to large size, covered with dense spherical clusters of white flowers, which gives it its name. Each 25c. LILAC, Purple.--A well known strong growing shrub, bearing large, fragrant clusters of flowers early in spring. Each 40c. LILAC, White.--Like above, but has white flowers, which makes it more desirable to some. Each 40c. TREE HONEYSUCKLE.--A very beautiful shrub loaded with pink flowers early in spring. Each 40c. HARDY ROSES.--Large nursery-grown quick-blooming plants. We have such as Prairie Queen, Baltimore Belle, General Washington, etc. Each 35c, 3 for $1.00. HYDRANGEA--Paniculata Grandiflora.--Each 40c. SPIREA.--One of the most charming and beautiful of shrubs. Assorted varieties. Each 40c. SYRINGA OR MOCK ORANGE.--Each 40c.

[image] DEUTZIA.

$1.00 ONE DOLLAR COLLECTIONS! $1.00

Any one of these collections sent postpaid for $1.00, or six for $5.00. These low priced collections cannot be changed or divided. There is no discounts on these, except that we will send any six collections for $5.00. Unless named in collection, the choice of varieties must be left with us. Everything will be plainly labeled and nothing but strong, well rooted one-year stock will be sent. When ordering name the number of collection only. $1.00 each. SET NO. 21.--Fourteen apple trees, 7 sorts. Set NO. 22.--Four pear trees and 4 apple trees, all different. SET NO. 23.--Three cherry trees and 3 pear trees, all different. SET NO. 24.--One pear, 1 cherry, 1 apricot, 1 plum, 2 peach, 2 apple. SET NO. 25.--Twelve grape vines, two each of Brighton, Concord, Agawam, Pocklington, Worden and Niagara. SET NO. 26.--Fifteen Concord grape vines or 13, entirely our choice, in 4 varieties. SET NO. 27.--Forty-two raspberries, 6 each of Souhegan, Gregg, Cuthbert, Shaffers, Golden Queen, Turner, Ohio. SET NO. 28.--Twenty currants, 5 each of Red Dutch, Cherry, Victoria and White Grape.

SET NO. 29.--Forty strawberries, 10 each of Warfield, Parker Earle, Bubach, Haverland. SET NO. 30.--Two grape vines, two currants, 5 raspberries, 5 blackberries, 2 gooseberries. SET NO. 31.--One Idaho pear, 1 Abundance plum, 1 Champion peach, 1 Diamond grape. SET NO. 32.--One Norway Spruce, l American Arbor Vitae, 1 Scotch Pine, 1 Pyramidal Arbor Vitae, 1 Irish Juniper, 1 Hemlock. SET NO. 33.--Two Downing gooseberries, 2 Red Dutch currants, and 1 each of Golden Queen, Cuthbert, Shaffer's Colossal, and Ohio raspberries. SET NO. 34.--Ten hardy Catalpa (12 to 18 inch), 5 Russian Mulberry, and 1 each of Red, White and Pink Spirea.

SET NO. 35.--One Pink Lilac, 1 Rose Acacia, 1 Deutzia, 1 Spirea, and 1 Japan quince. SET NO. 36.--One Trumpet vine, 1 Red Honey Suckle, 1 Wistaria, 1 Syringa, 1 Spirea. SET NO. 37.--Six hardy shrubs, our selection. SET NO. 38.--Six hardy climbing vines, our selection of varieties. SET NO. 39.--Two Norway Spruce, 2 Scotch Pine, 1 White Pine and 1 White Spruce. SET NO. 40.--Five Norway Spruce, 5 Scotch Pine and 5 European Larch. SET NO. 41.--One Scotch Pine, 1 White Pine, 1 Norway Spruce, 1 White Spruce, 1 Red Cedar, 1 Arbor Vitae, and 1 Balsam Fir.

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. [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. [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. [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 10, 50c; 50 for $2.25; 100 for $4.00; 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. 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.

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.

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 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 maybe 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 ingenious 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 Planet Jr. Combined Drill, Wheel Hoe, Cultivator and Plow only $8.50.

[image] LANG'S HAND WEEDER HANDIEST TOOL ON EARTH. 30c By Mail PrePaid