1958 CATALOG

Sterling Quality Seeds

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t MAR7 1958 4,

_ Department of Agsiomll

ALLEN, STERLING & LOTHROP

269 - 271 Middle Street (In Monument Square)
PORTLAND, MAINE

Sterling Quality
Lawn Mixtures are
blended according to
our own. formulas,
using only pure un-
adulterated varieties
of seed without the
usual chaff or filler.
We have a mixture
for every purpose.
For best results sow
1 Ib. of seed to 200
square feet for a new
lawn. To renovate an
old lawn, one-half of
that amount.

Prices on Lawn
Seed Subject to
3% Sales Tax

—From the DuPont Laboratory comes a new disinfectant—Arasan.
A dusting of lawn seed with Arasan at the rate of 8 ozs. to 100 Ibs. of seed, has proven that
the stand of grasses has been increased very substantially. 1 oz., 50c; 8-oz. can, $1.50.

As Pure a Blend of Lawn Seed
As You Can Buy!

This is a mixture of low-growing grasses espe-
cially adapted to make a fine, carpet-like
lawn. Each variety has a different period of
luxuriant growth so that the lawn is a beau-
tiful shade of green all summer. Our repu-
tation for ‘‘the best lawn seed”’ was built on
customers’ satisfaction with “‘A. S. G L.”’ Ex-
tra Fine Lawn Seed.

Price: Lb., $1.20; 5 Ibs., $5.75; 100 Ibs.,
$110.00.

Composed of solid, clean seed giving a fine
effect for large areas where a carpet-like lawn
is not necessary. While the grasses in this
mixture are not as fine-bladed as in our “‘A.
S. & L.”’ yet to those who desire a strong,

quick-growing lawn, we recommend Park
Mixture.
Price: Lb., 90c; 5 Ibs., $4.20; 100 Ibs.,

$80.00.

A blend of this new ‘‘Wonder’’ Lawn Grass
with Fescues and Bent—produces a very fine,
velvety lawn. “‘Merion Blue”’ is expensive but
one pound of this mixture is sufficient for an
area of 400 square feet—twice the area of
other mixtures.

Price: Lb., $2.15; 5 Ibs., $10.50.

An economy blend for new seedings and quick
results, which may be followed by filling in
with a more permanent blend like our “A.
S. & L.”’ In spite of the low price, ‘‘Cottage”’
Mixtures will give good results where fine
grasses are not desired.

Price: Lb., 70c; 5 Ibs., $3.20; 100 Ibs.,
$60.00.

A blend of extra strong grasses adapted espe-
cially for growth in shade or semi-shade.
Price: Lb., $1.00; 5 Ibs., $4.70; 100 Ibs.,
$90.00.

1958 Catalegue

of “Sterling Quality” Seeds

Vegetalde, Blower, Gield and Lawn

Vegetable Seeds Flower Seeds
(Asgrow Bred) (Bodger Grown)

WE’RE EXPANDING!

To tell the truth we are tired of running up and down stairs to get articles
you know we carry, but have been unable to display on our Main Floor.

So, we have taken the next store, 271 Middle Street, occupied for years by our
good neighbors The Central Wallpaper Company, and in time will add their dis-
play room to ours.

This we are hopeful will enable us to increase our “Give Away Plan” which is
Prompt - Courteous Service. Plus the technical information so much desired by
our Garden Customers.

ALLEN, STERLING & LOTHROP

IMPORTANT TO OUR PARCEL POST CUSTOMERS

Delivery —

PARCEL POST rates have increased to the point where we cannot absorb the
charges on Peas, Beans and Corn at our catalogue prices. Kindly add P.P. charges
at the rate of 23c for One Pound: 4c for each additional pound on these three
varieties only.

REMITTANCES — Should be made by Check, Money Order or Registered Letter.

ORDERS — Should be written preferably in ink on our order sheet or on a blank
sheet separate from letter. Be sure to sign your name and give your address. Tele-
phone orders will be given immediate attention. Call Portland: Dial SP 3-3874.

MAINE SALES TAX

EXEMPT — Vegetable Seeds, Grass and Field Seeds (when used for the promotion
of Agriculture). All Fertilizers and Insecticides, also merchandise sent to Out of

State customers.

3% TAX — Applies to Flower Seeds, and all allied lines. Kindly add amount of
tax to your order.

NON-WARRANTY — Allen, Sterling & Lothrop warrants to the extent of the pur-
chase price that seeds or bulbs sold are as described on the container within
recognized tolerances. Allen, Sterling & Lothrop gives no other or further War-
ranty, express or implied.

ALLEN, STERLING & LOTHROP

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‘Sterling Quality’? Vegetable Seeds

A thoroughly up-to-date list of Vegetable Seeds particularly adapted to the
climate of Northern New England. New disease resistant varieties and improved

strains of the old favorites.

ALLEN, STERLING & LOTHROP.

For Beans By Parcel Post add Postage. See page 1.
Important — Vegetable Seeds - State tax exempt.

Asparagus Seed

Culture — Sow the seeds thinly in April
or May in rows one foot apart and one inch
deep; when the plants are up well, thin to
3 or 4 inches apart in the rows. One ounce
will produce about 200 plants, 4 to 5 pounds
to the acre.

Mary Washington. The best rust resist-
ant variety of vigorous growth and excellent
quality. The tips are tight and firm and do
not open until well out of the ground.
Recommended for the home and market
garden.

Pkt. 15c; oz. 30c; % Ib. 60c; lb. $2.00.

Asparagus Roots

Culture — Plant in rows 4 feet apart and
18 inches in the rows, covering the plants
about 6 inches. The soil should be thorough-
ly manured and trenched, at least 2 feet.

Mary Washington Roots. Strong, vigorous,
plump, well grows roots. 100 roots, $4.00.
Postpaid, $4.25. Special quotations by the
thousand.

Bean—Asgrow Stringless Green Pod

Beans— Bush
Green Podded

Culture—Plant in light, warm soil in the
spring when danger from frost is past, in
drills from 2 to 3 feet apart, covering about
2 inches deep. Sow every two weeks for a
succession. Cultivate frequently, until they
blossom, but only when the plants are dry.

Two pounds will plant 100 feet of drill.

Asgrow Stringless Green Pod or Tender-
green. (53 days). A wonderful snap bean
maturing early. Pods long, round, very
meaty and of dark green color. This bean is
absolutely stringless and of delicious flavor.
Market gardeners will find this the most
profitable green podded bean.

Pkt. 15c; % Ib. 30c; 1 lb. 50c; 2 lbs. 90c;
ov lbse $2;00:

Bountiful. (49 days). One of the most
popular garden beans. Extra early and pro-
lific, flat green pods, 6-7 in. long, very tender.
Pkt. 15c; ¥% Ib. 30c; 1 lb. 50c; 2 Ibs. 90c;
5 lbs. $2.00.

Burpee’s Stringless Green Pod. (52 days).
Combines hardiness, extreme earliness and
productiveness. The pods are tender, brittle
and of the finest flavor; always entirely
stringless.

Pkt. 15c; % Ib. 30c; 1 lb. 50c; 2 Ibs. 90c;
5: lbs, $2.00;

Plentiful. (49 days). Medium green-podded,
black-seeded. Stronger, rather heavy bush
carrying a good set of pods. Stringless re-
minder of Bountiful.

Pkt. 15c; % Ib. 30c; 1 Ib. 50c; 2 Ibs. 90c;
5 Ibs. $2.00.

Ranger (56 days) A new type developed by
Asgrow. Primarily a green pod variety, but
provides excellent dry beans. Plant spreading
and with half-runners, vigorous and very
prolific. Pods round, mostly straight, string-
less, silvery green, the set largely concentrat-
ed in the crown.

Pkt. 15c; % lb. 30c; 1 lb. 50c; 2 Ibs. 90c;
5 Ibs. $2.00.

Topcrop (52 days) New, green-podded bean-
immune to diseases, early maturing. Medium
green, round, 6 in. pods, smooth and string-
less of melting flavor. Splendid for can-
ning and freezing.

Pkt. 15c; % ib. 30c; 1 lb. 50c; 2 Ibs. 90c;
5 Ibs. $2.00.

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Beans— Bush Beans— Bush

SHELL BEANS WAX PODDED

Burpee’s Improved Bush Lima. Pencil Pod Black Wax. (5&
(75 days). Larger than Burpee’s days). Plants large, vigorous
Bush Lima, while the beans, and productive. Pods, round
either green or dry, are nearly Slightly curved, fleshy, golden
twice as thick and ready to mar- vellow, absolutely stringless
ket eight to ten days earlier. excellent quality.
PKtwi5e; 22: Ib. 35¢e33 1 lb..60e: Pkt. 15c; % Ib. 30c; Ib. 50c;
2 1DSe 1.00.25 IGS.-o2.25. 2 lbs. 90c; 5 Ibs. $2.00

Brittle Wax (58 days). Apr
outstanding variety for home
use and canning. Pods attrac
tive, medium yellow, slightly
curved, round, extremely brit
tle, fleshy, succulent anc
stringless.

Pkt. 15c; % lb. 35c; lb. 60c;
Z2.1bs3.0100 5. lbs. $2.25.

Improved Golden Wax (5)
days). One of the finest va
rieties for home garden plant
ings. Pods oval, light yellow.
brittle, stringless and of good
quality. Pkt. 15¢e; % Ib. 30c,
Ib. 50c; 2 lbs. 90c; 5 lbs. $2.00.

Sure Crop Stringless Was
(53 days). A desirable sort
Plants very productive. Pods
golden yellow, flat, brittle
strictly stringless, fine texture
and quality.

Pkt. 15c; % Ib. 30c; lb. 50c;
2 lbs. 90c; 5 lbs. $2.00.

ARASAN-75

A Dupont disinfectant fo:
, f treating corn, peas, beans anc
Beeline as fe 45¢; 2 Ibs. other Vegetable Seeds. Reduces

; HOt tae he decay of seed in the soil anc

White Kidney. Lb. 45c; 2 lbs. —?... protects plants from damping

80c; 15 lbs. $5.25. off.
Se ee 1 0z.50c; 8 0Z. $1.50; not pre-

Jacobs Cattle. lb. 45c; 2 Ibs. Pole Bean paid. Add 2% tax.
80c; 15 lbs. $5.25.

French’s Dwarf Horticul-
tural (54 days). Plants erect,
compact and prolific. Pods very
attractive with heavy splashing
of deep carmine. A _ popular
green shell variety for home
and market gardens.

Pkt. 15¢c; % Ib. 35c; lb. 60c;
2 lbs. $1.00; 5 lbs. $2.25.

Low’s Champion (55 days).
A superb New England bean
for gardeners and_ canners.
Plants erect, producing deep
green, flat, straight, stringless
pods of excellent quality.

Pkt. 15c; % lb. 35c; Ib. 60c;
2 Ibs. $1.00; 5:Ibs: $2.25.

FIELD BEANS

Maine Pea. Lb. 45c; 2 Ibs.
80ec; 15 Ibs. $5.25.

Maine Yellow Eye Improved.
De 40¢ se olbss SOc: 15" Ibs,
Baia). .

Beans— Pole
Culture—Plant :n hills 4 feet apart, 4 to 5 beans to a hill. Poles should be
firmly set before planting.

Kentucky Wonder, or Old Homestead. Italian Pole. Considered by many as the
(65 days). A long, green podded variety, very finest flavored snap bean. Pods are fleshy
prolific and of fine quality and perfectly and very tender.
stringless. Pkt. 20c; % Ib. 45c; Ib. 85c; 2 Ibs. $1.65.

Pkt. 15c; % Ib. 30c; Ib. 50c; 2 Ibs. 90c.

Worcester Horticultural. (80 days). A

en tick yavondcrs WAXiwa\ 61; CYS )200 mammoth form of the old-fashioned Horti
very vigorous climber, producing long, 7-8 jyjtural Shell or Speckled Cranberry Bean
inches, waxy, yellow, nearly stringless, meaty The best type of Horticultural Shell Bean
pods. Plants are exceedingly prolific. Pods heavy, splashed with red, about 7 in. long

Pkt. 15¢c; ¥% Ib. 30c; lb. 50c; 2 Ibs. 90c. Pkt. 15c; 4% lb. 30c; Ib. 50c; 2 Ibs. 90c.
Beans by P.P. add 23c for one Pound - 4c for each additional pound

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Beet

Culture—Sow drills 15 inches apart, cov-
er one inch. Thin out 4 inches apart in the
TOWS.

One ounce to 50 feet of drill; six pounds
to the acre.

Asgrow Wonder (58 days). This outstand-
ing strain is unsurpassed in earliness, uni-
tformity and depth of interior color. Tops
medium tall, roots semi-globular, deep red,
smooth. Flesh purplish red, slightly zoned,
render and of highest quality. The best
bunching variety. Pkt. 15c; oz. 30c; % lb. 75c;

~ lb. $1.25; lb. $2.00.

Asgrow Wonder Beet

Crosby’s Egyptian (60 days). The roots
are flattened globe shape and smooth. Ex-
‘erior color of root bright red. The flesh is
red, zoned with a lighter shade, very sweet
ind tender.

Pt. 515¢635.07,5 G0Cie
9. $2.00.

Ibmetoc; 72) Ibs p1:25;

Detroit Dark Red (68 days). Tops are
small, upright in growth. Root medium
ized, globular or nearly round, very
‘mooth, and of dark blood red color. Very
desirable for bunching. Pkt. 15c; oz. 30c;
Do loCs 22 Dok. 2081 Dre 2.00,

Beets for Greens. A tap-. growing large
topped variety especially suited to the pro-
duction of beet greens.

Pb. $25 10 lbs. $10.00

Mangel Wurzel and Sugar Beets

Culture— Sow in drills 2 inches deep,
about 2 feet apart, thin out to 10 inches
apart, in the row. Six pounds to the acre.

Mammoth Long Red. This variety pro-
duces roots of mammoth size and is enor-
mously productive. Yielding from thirty to
forty tons per acre on well prepared land.
Oz. 20c; % lb. 85c; lb. $1.50; 5 Ibs. $6.00.

Golden Tankard. Recommended for dairy-
men on accounty of its milk-producing prop-
erties. The flesh is a rich golden yellow.
Oz. 20c; % Ib. 85c; lb. $1.50; 5 Ibs. $6.00.

Giant Feeding Sugar Beet or Half Sugar
Mangel. A strain of beets very desirable for
stock feeding, having a high nutritive value,
being especially rich in sugar. Roots light
bronze green above ground, grayish white
below with white flesh.

Oz. 20c; % Ib. &5c; lb. $1.50; 5 Ibs. $6.00.

Swiss Chard

Culture —Same as beets, except plants
should be thinned to 8-10 inches apart in the
row. The leaves are used as greens. In har-
vesting remove only the outer leaves as the
crown will soon produce a new crop.

Fordhook Giant. Leaves broad, upright
in growth, very dark green, crumpled or
savoyed, with broad, white mid-rib.

Pkt. 15c; 0z. 30c; % Ib. 75c; Ib. $2.40.

Lucullus. Upright growth. Leaves yel-
lowish-green, fairly crumpled, mid-rib and
veins white.

Pkt. 15c; 0z. 30c; % Ib. 75c; lb. $2.40.

Rhubard Chard. The leaf-stalks are bright
crimson; the rich color extends out through
the veins into the dark green, heavily crum-
pled leaves. You will enjoy its different,
tasty, delicious flavor. Pkt 15¢e%0z..55c¢.

Brussels Sprouts

Culture — Same as for cabbage. The
sprouts resemble miniature cabbage and are
very tender.

Long Island Improved. Undoubtedly the
best and most dependable. Matures earlier
— plants more dwarf and compact than
other varieties.

Pkt -20c* 0Z2 1.005" 94, 1b. $5.00;

Broccoli

Culture — Same as for cauliflower; does
better in a cool climate.

Italian Green Sprouting (Christmas Cala-
brese). The plants produce a large, central,
green head followed Sy numerous green
sprouts. Very desirable, delicious and tender.

Pkt. 15c; oz. 40c; % lb. $1.15; lb. $3.50.

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Cabbage

CULTURE—Cabbage is an important crop and should be planted in fresh, rich soil, wel:
manured and deeply dug or plowed. For early use sow in a hotbed in March, transplant
to the open ground when danger from frost is past. Plant the early sorts about 18 inches
in the rows and the late sorts about 2 feet in the rows and the rows about 3 feet apart

For the late crops sow in the open ground in June.

Our cabbage seed is grown fron

selected stock and is equal to any offered in the market.

One ounce will produce about 2,000 plants.

Bonanza. Small
headed extra early
cabbage that does
not bolt. The heads
become hard when
no larger than a
baseball and con-
tinue to increase in
size for many
weeks.

Pkt. 15e; % oz. 40c;
1 oz. 65¢c; % Ib. $2.00

Globe, 80 days.
Plant — 10 to 15

inches tall, large,
vigorous, medium
green.

Headie—— 68 410. 7

inches in diameter,
weight 7 to 8 lbs.,
compact and glo-
bular.

A Yellows resistant
Glory of Enkhuizen.
Developed in Wis-
consin for use on
Yellows infested
soil. Used for kraut
and shipping.

Pkt. 15c; % oz. 40c;
1 oz. 65c; % Ib. $2.00

Danish Ball Head. The leading variety for
kraut, storage or shipping. Head deep, round,
very hard; interior compact.

Pkti5¢:372)0z, 40c;-0z. 65c; 4 lb. $2.00.

Extra Early Copenhagen Market. A:
extra early variety; heads ball shaped, larg:
and solid, averaging about 10 pounds i:
weight. The most evenly maturing and larg:
heading early cabbage.

Pkt. 15¢e; % oz. 40c; oz. 65c; % Ib. $2.00.

Golden Acre. A popular early, rounc
headed variety of the Copenhagen Marke
type. Produces a uniform, tightly foldec
round, well blanched head of superb qualits
Pkt. 15¢c; % oz. 40c; oz. 65c; % lb. $2.00.

Penn. State Ball Head. A late variety.
Plants medium with short stem. Heads pro-
ductive, flattened globe, ex’ emely hard, 6-7
inches deep, 7-8 inches diameter, weighing
5-6 lbs. Productive, uniform, desirable for
winter storage and kraut.

Pkt. 15c; % oz. 40c; oz. 65c; % Ib. $2.00.

Copenhagen Market Cabbage

Long Island Savoy. Superior to the old
fashioned strains of Savoy cabbage. Althougl.
the heads are a trifle smaller, they are 0!
excellent color and very sure of heading
The heads are exceedingly firm, very wel
blanched, crisp, tender and of superior quality

Pkt. 15c; % oz. 40c; oz. 65c; % lb. $2.00.

Red Acre. One of the largest, most solid
and compact of the red varieties. The heads
are round, extremely hard, purplish red in
color and of excellent quality.

Pkt. 15c; % oz. 40c; oz. 65c; % lb. $2.00.

CHINESE OR CELERY CABBAGE

Michili. Refined strain with slender hard
heads, so uniform that nearly every plant
forms a perfect head.

Pkt, 5c; % oz. 40c;"0z: 65c; + _ Ib. $2.00

Chihili. Good market variety, tall and slend-
er, forming good heads 14 to 18 inches in
length.

Pkt. 15¢c; % oz. 40c; oz. 65c; % lb. $2.00

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Carrot

Culture—Carrots do best in a good, light
and rich soil. Sow in April or May for the
2arly crop, and for the main crop sow in
May or June in drills about % inch deep,
cows 14 inches apart, and thin plants to 3 or
4 inches in the rows.

One ounce to 200 feet of drill;
pounds to an acre.

three

Imperator, Long Strain (77 days). Out-
standing both as to bunching and busheling;
has medium top growth; root 7 to 9 inches
long; is slightly cylindrical in shape; has a
very smooth surface and tapering shoulders.
Its color is deep orange both inside and out-
side, and has a very indistinct core. Superior
in appearance, quality and flavor.

Pkt.15c; 0z.40c; %41b.$1.00; 441b.$1.75; 1b.$3.00.

Chantenay Red Cored (72 days). An
improved Chantenay, valuable for market
gardeners and shipping. Roots similar to
Chantenay with reddish orange flesh and an
indistinct core of nearly the same color as
the flesh; tender and sweet.

Pkt.15c; 0z.40c; %41b.$1.00; %21b.$1.75; 1b.$3.60.

Danvers Long Strain (75 days). Dark
orange color, growing very smooth, yielding
large crops, and is a splendid keeper; roots
medium length, tapering uniformly to a
blunt point.

Pkt.15c; 0z.40c; %4 1b.$1.00; 441b.$1.75; 1b.$3.00.

Hutchinson (80 days). A carrot of great
length and cylindrical shape almost to the
point, grows with tops slightly out of ground,
a very heavy yielder per acre. Small circle
of green on out of ground portion of root.

Pkt.15c; 0z.40c; %41b.$1.00; %1b.$1.75; 1b.$3.60.

Improved Long Ov-ange (88 days). Deep
orange color, roots of large size and good
keeper.

Pkt.15c; 0z.40c; %41b.$1.00; 141b.$1.75; 1b.$3.00.

Nantes, Half Long Scarlet (70 days). Ex-
cellent for forcing, as well as for home and
market gardens. Tops small. Roots bright
orange, cylindrical, blunt ended. Flesh red-
dish orange, crisp, tender and sweet.

Pkt.15c; 0z.40c; 41b.$1.00; 141b.$1.75; 1b.$3.00.

We Pay the Postage on all Vegetable Seeds—
Not over 5 lbs. of each variety, With the

exception of Peas, Beans and Corn. See page 1

Imperator — Long Strain

Cress or Peppergrass

Culture—Sow early in the spring on rich
soil in drills 10 to 12 inches apart and make
frequent sowing every two weeks. Cover
seed about % inch.

Extra Curled.
several times.
Pkt. 15¢e; 0z.30c¢; 34 1b.°25c; Ibe75e:

Fine flavor, may be cut

Water Cress. Sow in the spring near the
margin of ponds or running streams.

Pkt. 25c.

ARASAN-75

For vegetable, flower seeds and
bulbs. Preserves seeds against rotting
in cold, wet soils; controls damping-off
or seedling blight and certain other
seed-borne diseases. Helps promote in-
creased germination, sturdier growth,
larger yields, better grade produce.

1 0Z, DOC) 8 .0Z. $1.50
Not Prepaid — Tax 3%

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Cauliflower

Culture—The Cauliflower is a member of
the cabbage family and should be similarly
cultivated.

One ounce will produce 2,000 plants.

Snowball. A superb, outstancing, sure
heading, very early, uniform strain of Cauli-
flower. The heads are medium large, solid
and deep. Will cut 100% heads, grading
better than 85% number one.

Pkt. 20c; % oz. $1.50; % oz. $2.75; oz. $4.00.

Super Snowball. An early variety yet
unexcelled for the late or main crop.
The plants make a compact, dwarf growth
and the heads are large, solid and snow

white. Super Snowball is the very finest

strain.

Super Snowball

Pkt. 20c; % oz. $1.50; % oz. $2.75; oz. $4.00.

The Best Vitamins Are Home Grown

Golden Self Blanching

Celery

Culture — Sow the seed in a hotbed early in the spring
As soon as the plants are 3 inches high, transplant into
frames in well-enriched soil 4 inches apart. Cut them
once or twice before setting them out in May or June
to make them stocky. When about six inches high
transplant into trenches wide enough to hold two
rows. The rows should be about 1 foot apart and the
plants set about 8 inches apart. Winter celery should
be earthed up to blanch, taking care not to cover the
center of the plant.

Giant Pascal. For fall and winter use. Grows rapidly
and a wonderful keeper. The stalks are of medium
height, thick and solid, blanching to a beautiful yellow-
ish white color.

Pkt. 15¢e; % oz. 25c; oz. 45c; % lb. $1.50.

Summer Pascal. A vigorous, compact, green type, re-
sistant to blight. Has more stalks than Giant Pascal:
long, solid, crisp, stringless and altogether of excell-
ent table quality.

Pkt. 15c; % oz. 70c; oz. $1.20; % lb. $4.00.

Golden Self-Blanching. The finest early celery grown,
easily blanched and of excellent flavor, solid and crisp.

Pkt. 15c; % oz. 70c; oz. $1.20; % lb. $4.00.

Wonderful. Of the Paris Golden family, but two to
three times its size, very fine quality, and very free from
the stringy habit of the old Golden.

Pkt. 15¢; % oz. 70c; 0z. $1.20; % lb. $4.00.

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Sweet Corn

Culture—Plant in hills 3 to 4 feet apart each way, dropping 6 seeds in each hill, or in
jrills 3 to 4 feet apart. The seeds should be covered about 2 inches. In this climate
3weet Corn should not be planted before the middle of May. One pound will plant 100

ills.
PLEASE ADD PARCEL POST CHARGES HYBRIDS—continued

ON CORN, PEAS & BEANS. See Page 1 Seneca Arrow: (76 days). Outstanding

HYBRIDS new high quality hybrid sweet corn that we

are introducing this year. Maturing ten days

The greatest triumph of corn-breeding is after Seneca 60 and fully a week before

in the development, through inbreeding and Seneca Chief it is nearly equal to our highly

crossing of hybrids. popular Seneca Chief in eating quality. Pro-

We list outstanding proven duces two good ears per stalk

aybrids particularly adapted to with tender, sweet, golden yel-
Northern New England. low kernels.

Seeds from hybrids should % lb. 50c; 1 lb. 90c; 2 lbs. $1.70;
iot be saved for reproduction. 5 Ibs. $3.20.

Seneca Beauty Hybrid: 64 :
4 : : Seneca Chief: (86 days). Ears
days. Experiment Station trials 9 inches long, 12 rowed with

show Seneca Beauty to be de- deep, narrow, exceptionally ten-
finitely superior to Golden Beau- der kernels. Holds its good eat-

ty in all of Beauty’s fine charac- : se 1 h
teristics - such as quality, yield, ing condition longer than most
varieties and is excellent for

size of ear, etc. Plants 5-6 ft. tall. A ; ,
Excellent strain for Market Gar- freezing. Seneca Chief will con-
deners. %lb. 60c; 1 Ib. 95c; 2 Ibs. tinue to produce good size sec-
$1.85; 5 lbs. $3.40. ond ears over a two week period
Marcross 13 x 6 (70 days). which greatly lengthens the
One of the earliest maturing fore ae ae aes quality corn
aybrids and a very good variety or the table, treezing Or mar-
ar SPEtie oe ° ket. Plants sturdy, leafy, 6% to

for the first corn of the season. L
Thrifty plants, very resistant to te 1 tall. Resistant to bacterial
wilt.

wilt. Ears are medium large, :
3-12 rowed and of good color. % lb. 50c; 1 lb. 90c; 2 lbs. $1.70;
5 Ibs. $3.20.

1b. DUGH 15.10.90}. 2a DS.. 60;
Seneca Golden (72 days).

5 lbs. $3.20.

Top Cross Maine Bantam Stalks 5% feet tall and produce
\82 days). An Asgrow hybrid two marketable ears on prac-
particularly adapted for can- tically every stalk. Ears nearly
ners and gardeners in short as large as Golden Cross and
season areas. Ear 6% to 7 well filled clear to the tip. Ker-

nels rich golden yellow and if

inches long. slightly tapered
with 10 to 14 rows. harvested when ready are of ex-
cellent quality.

% lb. 50c; 1 lb. 90c; 2 lbs. $1.70;
5 lbs. $3.20. % Ib. 50c; 1 Ib. 90e; 2 Ibs. $1.70;
5 lbs. $3.20.

Golden Cross Bantam (88

jays). Very prolific and ex- Spancross C13-3 (69 to 70
‘remely uniform. Stalks sturdy, days). This is an extra early
hybrid, has a medium sized ear

oroducing 10-14 rowed ears,
of good quality. It is resistant to

slightly lighter in color than
Golden Bantam. Kernels me- bacterial wilt and is also some-

dium in depth and width. Ex- what cold resistant. The plant is
cellent for market gardeners Golden Cross short and stocky, four to five feet
and canners. Highly resistant Bantam tall with ears set low on the stalk.
SO RecteU a) ale % Yb. 50c; 1 lb. 90c; 2 lbs. $1.70;

5 Ibs. $3.20.
Northland: (68 days). A very successful
Golden Rocket. (68 days). Plants 5% ft. development of our own Maine Experiment

‘all, average 12 row—with yellow ear ap- Station. Northland is very early, hybrid,

vroximately TH inches in length. Quality ClEM Towed com. Especially valuable, for

=xcellent. planting as the quality is excellent.
46 Ib. 50¢; Ib. 90c; 2 lb $1703: S Ibs: $3.20: %- lb. 50e; Ib. 90c;. 21 b2 $1,702 Ibs: $3.20:

Corn by P.P. add 23c for one Pound - 4c for each additional pound

Allen, Sterling & Lothrop, Portland, Maine 9

Sweet Corn — continued — Open - Pollinated

Golden Bantam (80 days). Plants 5% feet
tall, ears 6% inches long, eight rowed. Stalks
often have 2 ears. Ilernels broad, tender,
sweet and of exceptionally fine flavor.

PEG 5e;) @ |b, 35c; 1b. GOc; 2 Ibs. $1.00; 5 Ibs.
$2.25.

Extra Early Bantam (74-75 days). An
earlier strain of Golden Bantam with 8-10
rows of kernels. The ear is about 7 inhces
long, very uniform, similar to Golden Bantam
in size, shape and quality. It yields very
heavily, beating most varieties to market.

i lbmcocs|Deo0G.)2 lbsi $1.00; 5 Ibs. $2.25.

Golden Early Market (75 days). One
of the best extra early yellow varieties fo
home and market gardens. Plants 5 feet tall
ears 6 to 7 inches long. Ears 8 to 12 rowed.
with golden yellow, medium, tender, sweet
kernels of good quality.

% Ib. 35c; Ib. 60c; 2 Ibs. $1.00; 5. Ibs. $2.25.

Golden Sunshine (76 days). Plants 5% fee?
tall, producing a good sized ear desirable for
market garden use. Ears 7 inches long, 10 to
12 rowed, kernels medium broad, golden yel.
low, sweet, tender, of good quality.

% lb. 35c; lb. 60c; 2 lbs. $1.00; 5 Ibs. $2.25.

A NOVELTY — Mason’s Golden Midget (68 days). A really fine, super quality, butter
yellow Sweet Corn with miniature ears which are unquestionably as sweet as any you
have ever tasted. The 3-foot high plants are just perfect for the home garden.

PKtwoocie 20lb. (oc; 1 Ib. $1.25.

Cucumber
One ounce will plant fifty hills; two pounds will plant an acre.

Clark’s Special

Boston Pickling (58 days). Largely
planted for pickles. Fruit medium size,
smooth, light green and very productive.
Pht oc. 207, 50C) « 1b. $1.00.

Clark’s Special—Long Type (63 days). Fo:
forcing or outdoors. This wonderful cucum
ber is from 9 to 12 inches long, small seec
cavity and holds its deep dark green colo}
both on the vine and after picking.

Pkt. 15c; oz. 30c; % lb. $1.00.

Early Russian (52 days) Vine—Fast grow-
er, leaves - medium dark green. Fruit —
ox2% - 3 inches, slightly oval with rounded
ends, smooth, medium green in color. Black
spine. A first early picking variety most
adapted to Northern short season areas.
Pio i007, 50c? % Ib. $1.00.

Highmoor (68 days). Developed at the
Maine Agricultural Station as a scab-resis-
tant variety. Plant is vigorous with fruits
8 to 9 inches in length, cyndrical with nearly
round ends, quite smooth, medium to dark
green. Pkg. 20c; oz 50c.

Improved White Spine (67 days). The
fruit is light green with white spines, uni
form in size and very productive.

Pkt. 15c; oz. 30c; 4 Ib. $1.00.

Long Green (70 days). An old standare
variety. Fruit from 10 to 12 inches long
dark green and crisp.

Pkt. 15c; oz. 30c; 4 Ib. $1.00.

Maine No. 2. A recent development of the
Maine Agricuitural Exper’ment Station.
This is a scab resistant Home Garden Cu-
cumber, of excellent quality. Color, shape
and yield very satisfactory. Season of
fruiting medium. Pkt. 20c; oz. 50c.

Marketer (65 days). Bronze Medal award
A. A. S. Vines very vigorous and prolific;
fruits slightly tapered to each end, very dark
green in color, notably unifo~m and trim in
appearance; an attractive cucumber for the
early market. Pkt. 20c; 0z. 50c.

Straight-8 (67 days). I'ruits straight, cylin
drical, well rounded at both ends. i% to 2
inches in diameter, uniformly © inches long
Color deep green.

Pkt. 15c; oz. 30c; % Ib. $1.00.

Wisconsin SR No. 6 (Spot Rot Resistant)
Fruits are thicker and blockier than Nation-
al Pickling, having a fine dark green color
with few furrows showing in pickling stage.
Developed by Dr. J. C. Walker, of the Univer-
sity of Wisconsin, it is highly spot-rot re-
sistant, has a strong, vigorous vine, and
yields well.

Pkt. 15c; oz. 30c; % Ib. $1.00.

10 Allen, Sterling & Lothrop, Portland, Maine

Dandelion
Culture — Sow in May in drills 12 inches
apart; cover the seed % of an inch deep.
One ounce for 200 feet of drill.

Arlington Thick-Leaved. A carefully se-
‘ected strain; popular «vith market garden-
ers. PKt. 15¢320Z;75¢; 34. 1b7 $2.50:

Egg Plant — Black Beauty

Egg Plant

Culture—Sow seeds in hotbeds very early
in spring. Transplant in pots or hotbeds
when true leaves appear. Set in open when
weather is warm and settled.

Black Beauty. An excellent, prolific va-
riety which is earlier and nearly as large as
New York Improved. Fruits are nearly
round and of a very dark purple.

Pkt. 15c; % oz. 35c; oz. 65c.

New Hampshire Hybrid. An extra early
variety suitable for New England climate,
producing fruits almost as large as Black
Beauty. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 50c; oz. 90c.

Endive

Culture — For early use, sow in drills 15
inches apart as early in the spring as the
ground can be worked. Transplant to 1 foot
each way. When full grown tie the outer
leaves at the top to blanch the heads.

Deep Heart Fringed. Green Curled type
but of more upright growth, with broader
leaves and deeper hearts. Leaves are cut and
curled at edges; ribs and heart are white.
Pkt. 15c; oz. 30c; %4 Ib. $1.00; Ib. $2.50.

Green Curled. A standard sort for fall.
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 30c; % lb. 75c; Ib. $2.00.

Broad-Leaved Batavian. Grows very com-
pact, very tender and of fine flavor.

Pkt. 15¢e; oz. 30c; % Ib. 75c; Ib. $2.00.
HERBS — See Page 25

Kale

Dwarf Green Curled Scotch. A fine, low-
growing variety, the leaves densely crimped
and curled; very hardy and productive.
PRt 15¢-70z; SOC. isle (Dc.

Kohl Rabi

Culture—Seeds should be sown in drills
as early in the spring as possible. When
well established thin to 6 inches apart.

Early White Vienna. A very early sort,
excellent quality, flesh white and tender.
Pkt. 15c; oz. 30c; % Ib. 75c.

Leek

Culture — Plant in the spring in drills 1
foot apart. Cover the seed about 1 inch and
thin to 9 inches apart in the drills. Draw
earth up to them as they grow. One ounce
of seed to 150 feet of drill.

American Broad Flag. A strong-growing
sort with broad leaves.
Pkt. 15e; oz. 30c; % Ib. 75c.

Mustard

Culture — Sow thickly in early spring in
shallow drills or in boxes during the winter.
Successive sowing may be made every ten
days.

One ounce will sow about 75 feet of drill.

Fordhook Fancy. A handsome, upright
growing, mild variety, slow to bolt seed
stalks; leaves © ig’:t green, plume-like, and
deeply fringed on the edges; seed reddish
brown. Pkt. 15c; 0z. 30c; % Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.50.

Spinach or Tendergreen. A quick growing
type of Oriental mustard, very desirable for
those who like slightly purnzcnt greens.

Pkt. 15c; oz. 30c; %1lb. 50c; Ib. $1.50.
Water Melon

Culture—Plant in hills about 8 feet apart
and cultivate the same as for Musk Melon.

One ounce for 30 hills; four vounds for
one acre.

Cole’s Early or Harris’ Early. One of the
best early varieties, medium size, nearly
round, fiesh dark red and excellent quality

Pktwd5es oz. 30e7 1% 1b) 50e¢;

New Hampshire Midget — All America
Gold Medal *951. Early in maturity, high in
quality and so small it fits into the ice box.
When cut in two it serves two people. Very
productive. We recommend a trial.

PkKta2oc OZ..50C.

White Mountain (65 days). A superb new,
very early Watermelor. Grows only 7 or
8 inches long. An ideal variety that merits a
place in every home garden.

Pkt. 25e: 027, 55¢;

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Lettuce

CULTURE—For summer use the seed can be sown in hotbeds in March. Transplani
when the weather will permit in rows 12 inches apart and 8 inches apart in the rows. For
a succession Sow in the open ground every two weeks until fall. Lettuce requires a rich anc
a ratLer moist soil. The more rapid the prowth, the better the quality. One ounce of seed

will produce about 3,000 plants.

Lettuce — Great Lakes

Biz Boston. The heads r‘semble Big
Boston but form earlier and do not have the
red tinge of that variety. Heads are firm and
of high quality. An excellent kind for home
and market gardens.

Pia loG. (OZ soUC mos ale COC.

Boston Curled or Simpson. Crisp non-
heading variety, medium size, dark green,
very curly leaves.

Picts 156; 70Z.200C 229 De (5c.

Dark Green Cos. A medium large, self-
closing sort, with well blanched, loaf shaped
head of tender quality. Leaves very dark
green, Slightly crumpled.

PK 1c; %0z. 30c.%. Ibid:

Great Lakes (82 days). Imperial type. Tight
heads in hot weather! Shows strong resist
ance to tipburn. Developed by U.S. Dept. of
Agriculture and Michigan Experiment Sta
tion. Awarded Bronze Medal in All-Americe
trials. Pkt. 20c; oz. 60c; % lb. $2.00

Imperial No. 456 (80 days). Head—medium
to small, solid, dark green with prominent
ribs. Developed by Cornell. Resistant to tip
burn and early bolting.

Pkt. 20c; oz. 60c; % lb. $2.00.

Pennlake (83 days). Developed by Penn
State College. Head — medium to large —
slightly flattened — leaves dark green and
fringed at edges. Resistant to tip burn.
Pkt20c; oz, 75e; 4% Ib. $2.50.

Iceberg. An early, even well bred variety
which does well in mid-summer. Particularly
adapted for Eastern states. Heads large,
compact, blanch well, sweet, tender and of
excellent quality.

Pte be oz: s0es) 4401b> (5c.

Salad Bowl (45 days). Large, medium
green, slow bolting, non-heading. Leaves are
deeply lobed resembling Endive, Decidedly
crisp and tender.

PRt25c¢; oz. 75c; 4471b..$2.50.

Oak Leaf. (40 days). This novel variet;
excels in ability to withstand hot weather
without turning bitter. Its leaves are small
tender, and deep green, rich in vitamins.
kta es eee OZe o0C; 102. 800C.

Prize Head. An early non-heading sort,
of medium size, crisp and tender; color ligh’
very desirable for home garcen use. Leaves
crumpled and highly frilled at the edges
of excellent flavor.

PKtsLoc; 0700c; 4ulbeT5e:

Musk Melon or Cantaloupe

CULTURE—Melons succeed best in light, sandy, rich soil. After all danger of frost is
past plant in hills 4 to 6 feet apart cach way, six to ten seeds to a hill. When about ¢
inches high and all danger from insects is past thin out to 3 or 4 plants to a hill. One

ounce to 60 hills; 3 pounds to acre.

Large Yellow (70 to 80 days). A very large
variety, thickly netted, deeply ribbed, flesh
salmon-yellow, thick and sweet. A great
yielder.

PictM1 DC) OZ UC 4 1D: b1,00;

Delicious 51 — Inner flesh thicker, better
colored and firmer than regular Delicious. A
first early—adapted to this climate.

Pkts 20c# 07.1909 447 1b4$1-50,

Granite State. An early high quality,
musk melon bred especially for a Northern
climate. Very high sugar content.

Pkg. 20c; 0z. 55c; % Ib. $1.95.

Hale’s Best No. 36. An improved strain oi
the old Hale’s Best. It is the earliest and one
of the most popular shipping cantaloupes,
heavily netted, oval, sweet, and of very fin
quality.

Pkt 5e: t0z50en 44.1b; $50,

Thousand Dollar. Originated and producec
in Maine. The fruits are very large, elon
gated, distinctly ribbed and well netted. The
thick flesh is fine grained, luscious, tender,
sweet and deep orange.

Pkt. 15c; oz. 50c; % Ib. $1.50.

12 Allen, Sterling & Lothrop, Portland, Maine

Okra

Culture — Sow seeds in open ground,
vyhen the soil is warm and mellow, plant-
ing in rows 2% feet apart. Thin plants to
stand 15 inches apart. Pick pods when small.

Dwarf Green. An early dwarf growing
sort, with dark green fluted, pointed pods,
i: to 5 inches long. Plants 3 feet high, quite
srolific. Excellent for soups and flavoring.
“ick pods when young and tender.

Pkt. 15c; 0z..30c; 4 Ib. 75c.

Onion

Culture — Sow the seeds as early in the
spring as the ground can be worked in drills
about 1 foot apart and cover about % inch.
Thin plants to stand from 2 to 3 inches apart
in the drills. The soil should be well pre-
gared and fertilized.

One ounce to 100 feet of drill; five pounds
‘o the acre.

Early Yellow Globe Danvers. The most
,opular, profitable variety, producing well
solored, globular bulbs, which ripen early.
ighly recommended because of heavy yield
ind superior keeping qualities.

Pkt. 15¢e; 0z. 75¢c; %4 lb. $2.00.

Large Red Wethersfield. The standard
-ed, flat variety, large size, skin deep pur-
dlish red, a good keeper.

Pkt. 15c; oz. 75¢c; % lb. $2.00.

Prizetaker. The largest yellow cnion, flesh
vhite and of mild flavor.
Pkt. 15c; oz. 75c; Y% Ib. $2.00.

Yellow Sweet Spanish: (110 days.) Skin is
golden yellow but flesh is white, crisp and
mild. A very large, globe-shaped onion, ex-
cellent for shipping or stora.-e.

Pkt. 15c; oz. 75c; % lb. $2.50

White Portugal. One of the best white
sorts; bulbs mature early, very mild flavor,
he best to crow for sets.

Pkt. 15c; oz. 75c; Y% Ib. $2.00.

Onion Sets

Culture — Onion Sets should be planted as
sarly in the spring as the ground is dry
ough to work in rows 12 inches apart
ind 2 to 4 inches apart in the rows.

Ebenezer sellow. The best prolific, early,
vild, sweet variety to produce scallions
ind mature bulks. Excellent keeper.
dt. (1 Ib.) 40c; 50c lb., Postpaid.

White Ebenezer. A superior, slower grow-
ng white set, thick necked and strong, with
1 larger top than ordinary white sets.

It. (1 lb.) 40c; 50c Ib., Postpaid.

Onion — Danvers Yellow Globe

Parsley

Culture—Soak the seeds a few hours in
lukewarm water and sow early in the sprinz
in rich soil in drills one foot apart, thin out
the plants to 4 inches apart in the rows.

One ounce to 150 ieet of drill.

Evergreen (New). A more frost resistant
variety with large, dense, dark green foli-
age—well adapted to market gardeners and
general use. PK loc: 02... 50C;,, 4. lDaatoG

Double Curled or Covent Garden. One of
the best sorts, handsome, bright green color;
leaves finely crimped and curly.

Pkt. t5¢;.0z. 30¢;, 44 lbibe.

Plain or Single. A fine strain, very dark
green. Pkt 1 5¢2207450C 22 ID aoe:

Parsnip

Culture—Sow as early in the spring as
the weather will permit in deep rich soil in
drills 18 inches apart, covering the seed
lightly; thin to 5 or 6 inches apart in the
rows.

One ounce to 100 feet of drill; five pounds
to the acre.

White Model. A highly improved type pro-
ducing uniformly large and handsome roots
of stocky form, heavy at the shoulder, well
rounded, gradually tapering to the base.
Flesh white, free from core and stringless;
fine flavored.

Pkt. 15c?.02. SOCHe As ]ban(oc:

Hollow Crown. A standard quality va-
riety. Roots long, smooth, thick at shoul-
der, uniformly tapered.

Pkt, 15c¢;0z, S0coe zal badoc:

Allen, Sterling & Lothrop, Portland, Maine 13

GARDEN PEAS—Early Varieties

CULTURE—Sow in rows 3 or 4 feet apart and about 1 inch apart in the rows, 3 to 4
inches deep. Peas grown as a market crop are never staked, but when the taller sorts are
grown for private use they are generally sown in double rows, 6 to 8 inches apart, and
staked with brush. For best results all garden peas require good, strong, fertile soil. One

pound will plant about 50 feet of drill.

Peas by Parcel Post — Add 28c for 1 Ib. — 4c for each additional pound, see page L.

To Get Best Results

Innoculate Pea Seed with
Nitragin C. Garden Size
25e; 100 lbs. Seed 55c.

~ INOCULATE ALL LEGUMES
WiTM 4

The Original Legume Inocultor *

Teton (63 days). (All-America Silver Med-
al). An attractive introduction resembling
our strain of Thomas Laxton but fully resist-
ant to fusarium wilt. Large, attractive pods,
concentrated in season and well filled with
peas.

% Ib. 30c; lb. 45c; 2 lbs. 80c; 5 Ibs. $1.80;
14 Ibs. $4.50.

Blue Bantam (57 days). An extra early
variety of fine quality. Height 18 inches.
Length of pod 4 to 4% inches.

% lb. 30c; Ib. 45c; 2 lbs. 80c; 5 lbs. $1.80;
14 lbs. $4.50.

Freezonian (new—63 days). Ideal for
freezing <.d canning yet retaining superior
qualities for immediate eating. Vine 30 inches
and medium heavy — pod 3% inches, dark
green with blunt end. Wilt resistant.

% lb. 30c; lb. 45c; 2 lbs. 80c; 5 Ibs. $1.80;
14 lbs. $4.50.

Gradus (60 days). One of the earliest
and most popular of the large - podded,
wrinkled peas; vines vigorous, bearing large
pods from 4 to 4% inches in length, filled
with large peas of the finest quality and
delicious flavor; height 3 feet.

% Ib. 30c; lb. 45c; 2 Ibs. 80c; 5 Ibs. $1.80;
14 lbs. $4.50.

Laxtonian (63 days). One of the most re-
markable varieties yet introduced; very
dwarf, growing 18 inches high, pods 4%
inches long, containing peas of fine flavor.
% lb. 30c; lb. 45c; 2 lbs. 80c; 5 Ibs. $1.80;
14 lbs. $4.50.

Laxton’s Progress (62 days). The largest
podded and most attractive, early dwarf va-
riety. Vine 18 inches tall, pods 5 inches long,
containing 7 to 9 large peas of excellent
quality.

% lb. 30c; lb. 45c; 2 Ibs. 80c; 5 lbs. $1.80;
14 lbs. $4.50.

Little Marvel. (64 dar ). /. dwarf variety
of even growth, about 18 inches in height;
pods dark green, medium size, often pro-
duced in pairs.

1% lb. 30c; Ib. 45c; 2 lbs. 80c; 5 Ibs. $1.80;
14 lbs. $4.50.

Freezonian -
ning

Ideal for freezing and can-

Topper (66 days). Good for market, can-
ning or freezing. Vines 28 to 32 inches tall -
pods 3%-4 inches long - dark green - well
filled with 6-8 dark green peas of fine flavor.
% lb. 30c; lb. 45c; 2 lbs. 80c; 5 lbs. $1.8t
14 lbs. $4.50.

Progress No. 9 (60 days) Of the same
general type as Laxton’s Progress but re
sistant to Fusarium wilt and slightly larger
in plant and pods. A popular new listing.
% lb. 30c; lb. 45c; 2 lbs. 80c; 5 Ibs. $1.80;
14 lbs. $4.50.

Thomas Laxton (62 days). One of the ver:
best garden varieties. The peds are long
straight, with square ends, and contain 7 o7
8 peas of the finest flavor; hardy and prc
ductive; height 3 feet.

Me Ib, 30¢: 1b, 45c;. 2, lbosa.8Gcneo slbs. 2 S130
14 lbs. $4.50.

World’s Record (57 days). 1 popular large
podded, extra early wrinkled pea, maturing
several days ahead of Gradus to which it is
similar in growth. Quality excellent.

% lb. 30c; lb. 45c; 2 Ibs. 80c; 5 lbs. $1.80
14 Ibs. $4.50.

Peas by Parcel Post — Add 23c for 1 Ib. — 4c for each additional pound

14 Allen, Sterling & Lothrop, Portland, Maine

Garden Peas
MEDIUM LATE VARIETIES

Asgrow 40 (75 days). Unexcelled in pod
size and quality. Vines darl: green, stocky
and branching, 26 inches high. Pods large,
round, dark green, plump, pointed, curved
at tip, contain 8 to 10 succulent peas. Re-
sistant to wilt.

% |b. 30c; lb. 45c; 2 Ibs. 80c; 5 Ibs. $1.80;
14 lbs. $4.50.

Alderman (74 days). A handsome large
20dded variety. Pods 4%4-5% inches long,
oroad, pointed, dark green containing 8-10
light green peas of highest quality.

‘2 lb. 30c; Ib. 45c; 2 lbs. 80c; 5 lbs. $1.80;
14 Ibs. $4.50.

Everbearing (76 days). Very prolific, pods
about 3 inches long, peas large and of good
quality; height 2% feet.

‘2 Ib. 30c; lb. 45c; 2 lbs. 80c; 5 Ibs. $1.80;
14 Ibs. $4.50.

Dwarf Telephone (Carter’s Daisy) (76
days). Similar to the Tall Telephone but
dwarf, bearing heavy pods, about 4% inches
long, height 2 feet.

% Ib. 30c; Ib. 45c; 2 Ibs. 80c; 5 lbs. $1.80;
14 Ibs. $4.50.

Improved Telephone (74 days). An im-
provement on Carter’s Telephone for purity
and uniformity of habits, bearing in great
abundance large, dark green pods, contain-
‘ng peas of fine flavor, height 4 feet.

% Ib. 30c; Ib. 45c; 2 lbs. 80c; 5 lbs. $1.80;
14 lbs. $4.50.

Wyoming Wonder (75 days). Pods 5 to 6
‘nches long, very dark gre~., pointed and
somewhat curved at the tip. Vines 28 inches
tall. Resistant to wilt.

‘e lb. 30c; lb. 45c; 2 Ibs. 80c; 5 Ibs. $1.80;
14 Ibs. $4.50.

Peas by Parcel Post — Add 23c for 1 lb. —
4c for each additional pound.

Pepper

Culture—Sow the seeds in hotbeds early in
April. Transplant when 2 or 3 inches high
to 3 inches apart. Transplant to the open
ground about the first of June, in rows 2 feet
apart and 18 inches apart in the rows. The
soil should be rich and mellow.

One ounce will produce about 2,000 plants.

Asgrow King. An early pedigreed strain
bred for size and uniformity. Fruits are ex-
ceptional in breadth at the base and in
length; 3-lobed, tapered, smooth, dark green
turning to bright red. Flesh thick, sweet and
mild. Very desirable.

Pkt. 15¢e; % oz. 40c; oz. 70c.

PEPPER — (Continued)

California Wonder. Mid-season. Fruits
chunky, smooth, four-lobed, attractive, deep
green changing to crimson. Flesh thick,
firm, crisp, sweet and mild.

Pkt. 15c; 4% oz. 35c; oz. 60c.

Harris’ Early Giant. The earliest and most
prolific of the large peppers. Fruits mild,
sweet; 5 inches long by 3% inches in diam-
eter.

Pkt. 15¢; 1% oz. 40c; oz. 70c.

Large Bell or Bull Nose. Large and of
mild flavor, largely used for pickling.

Pkt. 15c; 4% oz. 35c; oz. 60c.

Calwonder - Pepper

Calwonder Early (68 days). A special As
grow strain of California Wonder bred to
make this popular variety available in areas
of shorter season.

Pkt. 15c; % oz. 35c; oz. 65c.

Long Red Cayenne. Bright red, long, slen-
der pods, very pungent.
Pkt. 15c; % oz. 30c; oz. 50c.

Squash or Tomato-Shaned. Fruit medium
size, early ard productive.
Pkt. 15¢e; % oz. 35c; oz. 65c.

REMEMBER!
Our Vegetable Seeds are ASGROW Grown.

What does that mean?
Simply this—they are Bred, not just grown.
PPPB_P_PP_ PPP PPP PP PP PPP PPP PPO OOOO

Allen, Sterling & Lothrop, Portland, Maine 15

Pumpkin
Culture—Same as for squash.

One ounce will plant 20 hills; one pound
vill plant 250 hills.

Connecticut Field. Very productive, usually
grow in fields with corn for feeding stock.
Pkt. 15c; oz. 30c; % Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.50.

Hing of the Mammoths. The best mam-
moth pumpkin, flesh is a golden-yellow, a
splendid keeper and valuable for stock feed-
ing. PK t5C7.07Z,00E22% Ib.50es 1b $50:

Small Sugar. Very sweet and fine grained.
a good keeper, best sort for family use.
PKteioe02) o0c? 4 Ibs D0ch 1b. $1.50.

Winter Luxury. Round, slightly larger
than the Small Sugar variety. Color russet
yellow, flesh thick, firm and excellent quality.
A very fine winter sort.

Pipa oc0Z. 0UG; 47 1b..50c; Ib. $1.50.

Radish

Culture — The seeds should be sown in
light, rich, sandv loam. For an early supply,
sow in a hotbed in rows 4 inches apart. Sow
in the open ground in rows 8 to 12 inches
apart % inch deep, as soon as the soil can be
worked.

One ounce for 100 feet of drill.

Cherry Belle. Refined new type with very
short leaves and uniform small roots, bright
searlet in color, perfectly round like bright
rad cherries.

Bite i15c0Z030c; 46 Ibe 65c; Ib $1.50,

Crimson Giant. An extra early, turnip-
shaped variety, growing very large, yet nev-
er pithy, always hard and solid; good for
forcing and equally as good if grown in the
open ground.

Perel ocs0z. o0C et 1b. 65ex lb $150:

Early Scarlet Globe. One of the best va-
rities for forcing or sowing in the open
ground; globe shaped, scarlet color, crisp
and tender.

BE ALOG 202 eo0Cs* al br Goes 1D 1.50:

Early Scarlet White-Tipped. Small, round,
red, short tops, crisp and tender.
Piel 0C; 07 so0Cs 4 IDs Obes 1D, SLU:

French Breakfast. Oblong shaped, color
scarlet, white-tipped, rapid grower, mild and
tender.

Pkt. 15c; oz. 30c; 4 Ib. 65c; Ib $1.50.

Saxa. This is the earliest maturing variety,
for forcing or home gardens. Roots are
round, scarlet, medium sized and with a
small short top.

PKL, 15e* 0z, ccs «. 1b..65c2 Ib.$1,50.

White Icicle. Finest white radish. It is
long, slender, pure white, roots of excellent
quality. Fine for forcing.

Pkt. 15¢: oz. 30c* “1b. 65c; lb $1.50.

Salsify
(Vegetable Oyster)

Culture—Cultivate the same as for carrots.

One of the most delicious and nutritious of
vegetables.

One ounce to 50 feet of drill.

Mammoth Sandwich Island. This variety
grows to a large size and is superior in
quality to the Long White.

Pkt. 15c; oz. 30c; 4 Ib. 85c.

Spinach

Culture—Sow early in the spring in drills
one foot apart, covering the seed one inch
deep, thinning out as it grows. For a suc
cession sow every two weeks. For winter
and early spring use, sow in August; cover
with straw on the approach of severe cold
weather.

One ounce to 50 feet of drill; ten to twelve
pounds to the acre.

Blight Resistant Savoy. Upstanding, vigar-
ous plants, seeding rather early; highly de:
sirable for planting in infested soil.

Pkt. 15¢; oz. 30c; % Ib. 50c; lb. $1.25.

Bloomsdale. A very hardy variety; large
thick crumpled leaves, a favorite with Market
Gardeners. The best for early spring or fall.
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 30c; % Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.25.

Spinach — Long Standing Savoy

Bloomsdale Savoy Long Standing. Plants
are very uniform, sturdy, attractive with
dark green well crumpled leaves. Will stand
for two weeks longer than Bloomsdale be
fore bolting to seed.

Pkt. 15¢e; oz. 30c; % Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.25.

Giant Nobel. Plants large, vigoro"is and
spreading. Leaves huge, thick, smooth, point.
ed, deep green and tender. Forms seed stalks
slowly. Very valuable for market gardeners
and canning.

Pkt. 15¢; oz. 30c; % Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.25.

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Spinach— continued

King of Denmark. The leaves are dark
green, very thick and crumpled, and of good
quality. Remains in good condition two or
three weeks longer than any other variety
yefore running to seed.

Pkt. 15c; oz. 30c; % Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.25.

Viking. It is a dark green, long standing,
ziant, smooth leaved spinach. Comparable
yut superior to Nobel.

Pkt. 15c: oz: 30c; 44°51be 50c? Ib: $1.25.

New Zealand. A plant of branching habits
which stands drought. Plants should not be
closer than two feet apart each way.

Pkt. 15c; oz. 30c.

Squash

Culture — Plant in light, rich soil, well
pulverized. Bush varieties should be planted
about 4 feet apart and the running varieties
about 8 feet.

Bush varieties, one ounce te 40 hills; run-
ning varieties, one ounce to 15 hills, three to
four pounds per acre.

Baby Blue. (University orf N. H. introduc-
tion). A cross between Blue Hubbard and
Bush Buttercup. It has the color of Blue
Hubbard and the quality of Buttercup. The
olant is small, being semi-bush, and the
fruits weight from 3 to 5 lbs.

Pkt 2aeo0z7a00e= 3s. 1b, 35:50

Blue Hubbard. Fruits large, round, pointed
at both ends; slightly ridged, with very hard
dlue-gray rind. Flesh, yeliow-orange.

Pkt. 15¢; 0z. 30c; % Ib. 80c; lb. $3.00.

Blue Hubbard — Colby Strain. This is the
iargest strain of Blue Hubbard, weighing up
to 40 lbs., shape oblong, color light blue,
heavily warted.

Pkt. 20c; oz. 40c; %4 1b. $1.50; lb. $4.00.

Buttercup (100 days). Shape similar to
fhat of Turban. Rind thin and tough, dark
zreen with narrow gray stripes and slight
mottling. Orange flesh cooks sweet and dry.
A small, thick-fleshed squash of good stor-
age and eating quality.

Piktai5¢} 0z00Cr es 1D ole sonlbss4.00:

Butternut. (85 days). A small Winter
Squash. The fruits of which are yellowish
crown color and bottle-shaped. The outer
shell is smooth and hard. The flesh is yellow,
fine textured, dry, sweet, and of excellent
flavor.

Pkt, 15¢}, 02; 30c; @ IDG S00 lb h3.50:

Squash— continued

Boston Marrow. A standard fall variety
of a bright yellow color, an excellent sort for
pies and largely used by canners.

Pkt. 15ce; oz. 30c; % lb. 60c; lb. $2.00.

Delicious. Fine grained, sweet and dry,
no other squash can equal it in sweetness
and richness of flavor. In shape and color it
is similar to the Hubbard. Weighs from five
to ten pounds.

Pkt. 15¢e; 0z. 30c; % Ib. 60c; lb. $2.00.

Early Summer Crookneck. A_ standard
early bush and productive variety. Fruits
about 12 inches long; moderately warted
and of a bright yellow color.

Pkt. 15c; 0z. 30c; % Ib. 60c; Ib. $2.00.

Early Prolific Straightneck. Earlier, small-
er, more productive, brighter yellow than
Giant Yellow Straightneck and more _ uni-
form. For home and market.

Pkt. 15¢; oz. 30c; %4 lb. 60c; lb. $2.00.

Golden Hubbard. Same type as the Green
Hubbard but of rich orange red color and
earlier to mature.

Pkt. 15ce; oz. 30c; % lb. 60c; Ib. $2.00.

Hubbard. The standard winter squash,
more largely grown than any other late va-
riety, dark green skin and rich flesh, an
excelient keeper.

Pkt. 15c; oz. 30c; % Ib. 60c; Ib. $2.00.

Italian Vegetable Marrow or Zucchini. A
trailing sort of excellent quality. Fruits
cylindrical, very dark green, with greenish
white flesh. Fruits weigh 3 pounds.

Pkt. 15¢; 0z..30c: % Ib. 60c; Ib. $2.00.

Table Queen (Also called Acorn). Desir-
able for home and market garden use, also
for shipping. Trailing in habit, with acorn-
shaped fruits, ribbed, smooth, thin-shelled,
dark green. Flesh light yellow, bakes well,
with sweet, inviting flavor. An early ma
turing variety.

Pkt. 15c; oz. 30c; % Ib. 60c; Ib. $2.00.

Beautify your Vegetable Garden with Flowers!

A picking Flower Garden is both ornamental and useful.

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Tomato

One will produce about 1,500
plants

Scarlet Dawn. Truly a superb variety.
Fruits medium large, with thick walls, globu-
lar, smooth, bright scarlet, ripening well to

the stem. Pkt. 15c; 4% oz. 55c; oz. $1.00.

Earliana. One of the best extra early and
popular varieties, in all types of gardens.
Pkt. 15¢e; 4% oz. 30c; oz. 50c.

John Baer. A second early variety, pro-
ducing perfect, solid, high crown, beautiful
brilliant red fruits of a mild, deliciously
sweet flavor. Plants very prolific.

Pkt. 15c; % oz. 30c; oz. 50c.

yunce

Tomato — Franklin-Hvbrid

Franklin Hybrid - New, early, heavy pro-
ducer. Solid, meaty, richly colored with
wonderful flavor.

Pte CimAe OZ (OC 2s0Zeo1i20 4 OZFOe.00.

“F. N. C.” (Farthest North) (60 days)
Development Maine Experiment Station.
High in vitamin C; fruits medium and very
early. Pkts. only 20c.

Sunray. Bright orange globe-shaped fruit
of good quality. Replaces Jubilee, to which
it is superior.

Bk 1 5Cs0e29 07291 DCs OZ o1-20!

Margiobe. A wilt-resistant, scarlet globu-
lar variety. Plants vigorous and _ prolific.
Fruits solid and meaty.

BE I5¢392, OZ. o0C;. 0zZ2.00C:

Pritchard Or Scarlet Topper. Best of wilt-
resistant varieties. Fruits large, smooth with
excellent internal color.

PKt. 15cs 442 0z530¢; 5 0z.750c.

Rutgers. A development from Marglobe.
Highly wilt-resistant it is unexcelled for
home canning.

Pkt. 15¢e; % oz. $1.00; oz. $1.85.

Turnip

Culture—For summer greens or roots sow
early in drills 12 to 15 inches apart for hand
cultivation; 24 inches apart for horse culti-
vation and press the soil down firmly. Thin
out when tl.2 plants have grown to about 1
inch high. Sow again in the summer for
fall and winter use.

One ounce for 100 ft. of row, 2-3 lbs. per
acre.

Golden Ball. The best yellow summer
turnip. Tops smaH, erect, cutleaved. Roots
round, medium sized, deep yellow with pale
yellow flesh. Quality excellent.

Pid 90Z,130ci8 4blbeo0es, Ib SL.o0.

Purple Top White Globe. An early variety
of superior quality. Globe shaped. Flesh
white, tender and sweet.

Pkt. 15¢c; oz. 30c; % Ib. 50c; lb. $1.50.

White Egg. A very desirable medium sizec
turnip, producing white, top shaped roots
having smooth, white fine grained flesh of
excellent quality.

PKts 1507 0Z.230e; 347 1b.50c; lbs $1.50:

Yeliow Aberdeen Purple Top (75-80 days)
The roots are 4% to 5 inches in diameter,
globular, yellow with purplish red shoulders.
The flesh is medium yellow and firm. Good
storage variety, grown for stock and for
winter table.

PO eo, O78 50C a4. UG. a5 pL.00,

Ruta Baga

American Purple Top. (90 days). The As-
grow strain is well known for its heavy
yield and uniformity; very dependable for
shipping and storage. Large, globular, short-
necked roots with light yellow flesh, firm,
sweet and tender.

PRE ie 0zaoCe;e44 Ib? 50c; 1b. $1.50:

Improved Long Island. Large, globular,
with a small neck and slight tap root. Roots’
are yellow with purple top, having firm,
sweet, tender, pale yellow flesh.

Pkt. 15c; oz. 30c; % lb. 50c; Ib. $1.50.

Early Necklace. Resembles Americar
Purple Top but with medium top and very
small neck. Roots flattened globe in shape
yellow with purple top; flesh yellow, firm.
and of excellent quality.

Pict loc. 10z4cuc. 4. 1b 50C 1b. $1.50,

Perfect Model. Adapted to New England
conditions. It is remarkable for its uniform-
ity and excellent quality. The roots are large.
yellow with purple top, having very tender,
sweet yellow flesh. An excellent keeper.

Pkt. 15¢e; oz. 30c; % Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.50.

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FIELD CORN

MAINE F-150 Field Corn 4 ,

A new flint-dent type hybrid of proven merit for quality, silage and grain corn in Maine.
Maturing only slightly later than Maine B or Wisconsin 240. A decided improvement in
uniformity, ear height and ease in husking. The yield increase is very evident. Trials in-
dicate a seeding of 10 lbs. per acre, spacing kernels 10 inches apart will give best results.
Maine F-150 has been under test at Highmoor Farm for the past four years. Supply

limited. Write for Price.

Early Eight-Rowed Yellow Flint (Maine
Grown). The earliest yellow field corn, ma-
turing in 90 days. Ears long, cob small
filled to the tip with large broad kernels.
Excellent for grain or ensilagc.

Write for Price.

Cornell Hybrid 29-3 (110 days). An excel-
lent husking variety, stalks 9 to 10 ft. slender
and leafy. Ears 9 to 10 inches long and slight-
ly tapered. The dented kernels are yellow,
tinged with red. Write for price.

Maine ‘iybrid B. A development of the
Maine Experiment Station. A very desirable
variety for those desiring to raise their own
grain.

Write for Price.

YELLOW SWEEPSTAKES — The Ideal
Ensilage Corn For New England. A True
Hybrid combining the Mammoth Growth of
the Largest Southern Ensilage Variety with
the Early Maturity and Large Grain Yield
of the Best Northern Corn.

Write for Price.

Sterling Quality GRAIN and FIELD SEEDS

GRASSES — Becoming
commonly used.

Brome Grass. 20 lbs. per acre. A hardy
ate of excellent feeding qualities.

ery deep-rooted and well adapted to
native soils and climate.

Birdsfoot Trefoil. A low growing per-
ennial legume for pastures. Starts slow-
ly but has long season. Inoculated, it
thrives on ground to poor for Alfalfa or
Clover. It takes several years to estab-
lish.

Reed’s Canary. 12 lbs. per acre. A ver-
satile type of perennial — producing
heavy yields of highly palatable feed
from high and lowland alike. Hardy and
vibcrous.

SOY BEANS

One of the most valuable and important
forage and soil-improving crops. When cut
together with Corn for the silo, they greatly
improve the quality of the feed.

Manchu. Matures early and is an excep-
tional yielder. Very suitable for Northern
New England.

Wilson. A rank-growing variety, branch-
ing high. Leaves large; both pods and
‘eaves remain on vines after cutting.

MILLETS

Hungarian. A popular annual plant used
for hay and forage, yielding two to three
tons per acre. Sow 1 bushel to the acre.
Weight 48 pounds per bushel.

Japanese Millet. A forage plant of excel-
lent quality, growing 6 to 8 feet in height,
and y*-‘ding 10 to 15 tons per acre. Sow 20
lbs. per acre broadcast, 15 lbs. in drills 18
inches apart.

SEED OATS

Clinton Oats. A splendid variety for all
sections, and particularly so to our New
England States. A very productive sort; the
straw is heavy and stiff and the grains
plump and attractive in appearance.

MISCELLANEOUS

Barley (6 Rowed). Valuable for hay and
for its grain. In drills, sow 1% to 2 bushels
to an acre.

Buckwheat (Japanese). A splendid crop
to improve impoverished land. Excellent for
bees and production of flour. Sow in June
or July one bushel per acre broadcast.

Canada Field Peas. They are used largely
with oats for the production of fodder and
hay. Sow early in spring. Use 1% to 2
bushels per acre to produce forage hay late
in June.

Winter Rye (Rosen). Rosen Rye produces
a strong, vigorous straw and stools to a re-
markable degree. The grain is large, plump,
heavy and beautiful color.

Vetch, Spring (Vicia c:tiva). Valuable as
a green manure crop and also for spring hay
when planted with oats. Sow 2-3 bushels
broadcast or 1-2 bushels in drills per acre.

Vetch, or Tares, Winter (Vicia villosa).
Also called Sand Vetch, or Hairy Vetch. A
great soil improver, and a nutritious green
fodder or hay crop. For Fall sowing. Sow
1 bushel per acre, with 1 bushel of rye.

Spring Wheat, Marquis (Beardless). An
early and productive variety. The kernel is
flinty, darker red and more plump than Red
Fife and matures a week to ten days earlier;
weight 64 to 66 lbs. per measured bushel

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Sterling Quality GRASS, GRAIN and FIELD SEEDS

“GRASS SEED.” A. S. & L. Field Mixture.

A blend of Timothy, Red Top, Brome Grass, DOMESTIC Grown Red Clover, Alsike Clo-
ver and Ladino Clover, each variety being of the highest test as to purity and germina-
tion. Sow at rate of 25 lbs. per acre. Price, 49c per Ib. F. O. B. Portland. (No Tax)

Write us for immediate quotations on all varieties of grass, grain and field seeds.

Chewing’s Fescue. A creeping rooted
species forming a close, lasting turf of fine
bladed grass. Especially adapted for dry
sandy soils and resists drought. Used on
putting greens seeding 8 lbs. to 1,000 square
feet.

Creeping Red Fescue. Produces a turf simi-
lar to Chewings Fescue, spreading by under-
ground runners that make an extremely
tight, uniform sod. The leaves are fine,
needle-like and have a deep green color. This
grass thrives on all types of soil. Very popu-
lar today!

Creeping Bent. This soft leaved grass,
which spreads from underground stolons is
the ideal grass for putting greens where an
even, uniform dense, firm sod is desired. It
is adapted to different soils and will with-
stand dry weather.

Domestic Rye. A very desirable grass for
planting where quick results are desired.
Excellent for lawns where an immediate
green ground cover is required.

Kentucky Blue Grass. Root-creeping,
perennial; flowers in June. This valuable
grass is very common in the soils of Amer-
ica, and is excellent for pastures. A valuable
species in lawn mixtures.

Red Top (Fancy Recleaned). Root-creep-
ing; perennial; flowers in July. It is a fine
permanent grass and forms a nutritious
pasturage when fed close. Valuable for all
wet soils, producing a large return in good
hay.

Rough Stalked Meadow (Pca trivialis). A
splendid grass of spreading, thickly matting,
stoloniferous species, with narrow, flat, dark
green leaf blades. Adapted for shady places
and will form a turf where other grasses fail.

Orchard Grass. Root fibrous, perennial,
flowers in June and July. This is one of the
most valuable and widely known of all the
pasture grasses.

i

Merion Blue Grass

The new wonder grass for a home lawn.
Superior to Kentucky Blue in both color and
texture — helps to crowd out Crab Grass.

Price per lb. $2.50 plus tax

KENTUCKY 31 FESCUE

Kentucky 31 has an extensive root system.
It helps to prevent soil erosion and will form
a dense turf on bankings.

Has been used with great success on air-
fields.

Price per lb. 40c plus tax

CLOVERS

Alsike. A hardy perennial clover which
thrives on moist or undrained areas. Ex-
cellent for hay and cover crops.

Ladino Clover. A mammoth white clove1
from Pacific Northwest, hardy in New Eng.
land. Valuable in any pasture or permanent
mowing. Seed slow to germinate.

Bed Medium. The leading variety of clover
for pastures and meadows. It prefers a rich,
well drained and thoroughly prepared soil.
The usual rate of planting is 8 to 12 pounds
per acre to produce a heavy crop of fragrant,
palatable hay.

White Dutch. Used primarily for lawns
but also in pasture mixtures. It is a low
growing, creeping clover with small white
flower heads and small leaves. Use 4 to 6
pounds per acre.

Crimson. This is an annual variety which
will produce an immense crop for forage or
hay. It is particularly adapted as a summer
cover crop to im»rove soil. Sow 12 to 15
pounds per acre.

Ranger Alfalfa. The hardiest, most prolific
and economical type o* alfalfa to plant in
New England. Sow 15 to 20 ibs. per acre in
well drained, thoroughly prepared and limed
soil. Inoculate the seed. Valuable for hay
and as a forage crop.

Sweet Clover. A tall, rank growing bi-
ennial which is planted for bees, hay, green
forage and as a cover crop. It is a valuable
pasture plant which makes excellent hay if
cut prior to blossoming. Sow 12 to 15 pounds.
per acre.

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Sterling Quality

Choice Annual Flower Seeds
Grown by Bodger of California — the world’s best producer of Flower Seeds

IMPORTANT — We pay the postage on Flower Seeds at Catalog Prices. There is however

a State Tax of 3% on Flower Seeds which kindly add to your order.

FLORISTS — Ask us for special quantity quotations.

NEW 1957 All - American
Winner
“Red Satin” Hybrid Petunia
This marvellous new Pe-
tunia displays incredibly
vivid and shining scarlet-red
flowers. Plants attain a 10-
12 inch globe-shaped form
and maintain that size and
character throughout the
season. The persistant neat-
ness of the plants makes a

Per Pkt.

ANTIRRHINUM
(Snapdragon)
CALIFORNIA GIANT
RUST RESISTANT

Buttercup. A gorgeous
two tone flower of
deep canary _ yellow,
Shading to creamy yel-

perfect vehicle for the 2% low margins.
to 3 inch blooms. You can
expect up to 30 blooms on Crimson. A magnifi-
each plant throughout the cent Antirrhinum with
summer. huge individual crim-
Pkts. only - $1.00 each. son flowers and large
spikes.
Per Pkt.

AGERATUM Indian Gir). This is a
Blue Perfection. ark very floriferous strain,
blue, 8 inches. 15¢ Producing _ beautiful
Midget blue. A dwarf brownish-orange flow-
Ageratum that will ers, overlaid with
come uniformly dwarf bright yellow.
and true to color from
seed. 25c Loveliness. A real fav-

ALYSSUM orite, producing excep-
Flower small and tionally large, attract-
sweet. Oz., 50c 15c tive, pure, soft rose
Little Gem. Pure white, flowers.
very dwarf and sweet
scented. Oz., $1. 15c Shasta. This is early
Royal Carpet (new). flowering, producing
Plants dwarf, compact six spikes of pure, glis-
free flowering. The tening white flower. s to
sweetly scented flowers a plant.
ate, oa deep shade 25c senate pe eed
end o 7
AMARANTHUS sea fahtety posse a

(Summer Poinsetta.) Molten Fire. A
beautiful rich mareon foliage crown-
ed with a fiery crimson top making
a brilliant display until late in the fall.
3 feet tall.

ANCHUSA (Summer Forget - Me - Not)
Capensis. This hardy, free growing an-
nual produces sprays of lovely Forget-
me-not like flowers, of a beautiful
azure blue. Plants compact and uniform,
2 feet high.

15¢

FLORISTS SNAPDRAGON

For Greenhouse Forcing

We will gladly supply any available

variety if favored with your order.
Allow approximately two weeks for
delivery.

20c

20c

20¢

20c

20c

20c

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BODGER’S WILT RESISTANT ASTERS

Remarkable progress has been made in breeding Asters resistant to Fusarium Wilt.
This disease is widespread, but even if not in your neighborhood, you will find the Re
sistant Asters so much more vigorous and productive, it will pay to use them.

Per Pkt.

Aurora Golden Sheaf (Wilt Resis-
tant). This is the deepest yellow aster
yet offered to American Gardeners. The
flowers are fully double. Crop failure

American Late Branching (Wilt Re-
sistant). The fully double blooms 3%
to 4 inches in diameter, have incurved,
closely massed petals, forming solid,
globular flowers

All colors are Wilt Resistant, Azure
Blue, Crimson, Light Rose, Purple, Scar-
let, Shell Pink, White and A. S. & L.
Mixed Cclors.

Ball’s Early White (Wilt Resistant).
Medium early aster, 2 fect tall, of dwarf
branching habit, producing pure white
flowers, 3 to 4 inches in diameter

Ballet Queen (Wilt Resistant). The
plants are of branching habit, 2 feet tall,
bearing profusely, on long stems, fully
double flowers. Midseason. Colors:
White, Light Blue, Lavender, Purple,
Pink and Coppery Rose, A. S. & L.
Mixed

California Sunshine. A new class
of upright, mid-season asters growing
2 feet tall. The large, unusual flowers
have a single row of petals about a
tufted center. Wide range of colors.
MN Ord Lae NELKOCS ttre seer cee a:

Improved Crege Giant (Wilt Resist-
ant). Fully double, immense fluffy
flowers, 5 inches in diameter. The
plants are vigerous, of branching type
2% feet tali. Excellent for cutting.
Colors: White, Deep Rose, Shell Pink,
Violet, Crimson and A. S. & L. Mixed

Heart of France (Wilt Resistant). The
best gorgeous, largest flowered dark red
variety of asters. The plants are nicely
branched and the flowers grow on long
stems. Height 2 feet. Excellent of cut-

CA sre ie eae ee ce iin

Super Giant El Monte. The only
really large fluffy crimson aster. The
blooms are a deep glowing crimson
cu.nposed of an abundance of daintily
interlaced plume-like petals. ....................

15c

15c

15¢

15¢

15c

15c

20c

ASTER — BALLET QUtEN

21

Per Pkt.

Super Giant Los Angeles. The first of
a new race of Giant Flowered Asters.
Extremely large, fully double, soft shell
pink flowers, 6 to 8 inches in diameter.
PIANTS BVI BOLOUS. wre stnc ctu bee, casero te iocomsners

Phlox Pink (Wilt Resistant). Plants are
of the upright Comet type, 2% feet tall,
producing beautift1 flesh pink flowers.
Veryedesitable meters sae eta

Powderpuff Asters — Every plant a
bouquet in itself! Powderpuffs grow 20”
to 24” high, strictly upright, and it {s not
unusual to have 20 of the 3-inch, fully
double, crested blooms open at once. A
grand addition to the Aster family. Wilt
Resistant.

Rose Marie. Wilt Resistant. Early Giant
class of China asters. Color: Rose-pink
High fluffy centers and long narrow pet-
als. Flowers from 3% to 4 inches, borne
on long, clean, stout stems. ......................

A. S. & L. Mixture All Types (Wilt
Resistant). A superb blend of the Wilt

15¢

35¢c

25¢

Resistant types and varieties. ................ 15¢

ae

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Per Pkt.

ARCTOTIS (African Lilac Daisy) Gran-
dis. A remarkable, handsome annual,
forming bushes well branched. The
flowers are pure white with sky blue
eye while the reverse of the rays are
pale lilac-blue. An excellent cut flower.
2:1eet high! Serres bee enna: Pee Penne

BACHELOR’S BUTTON. Hardy an-
nual of easy culture, one of the most at-
tractive of all the old fashioned flowers.
Sow the seed where it is to remain and
thin to six inches.

Single Mixed, Double Mixed.
Double Blue, Double Pink.

Jubilee Gem. A truly dwarf Corn
flower with distinct green foliage form-
ing a tuft from which myriad of frosty,
vivic blue flowers are thrown upward
but to a height of only 12 inches. ........

BALSAM (Lady Slipper). A favorite
garden flower of easy culture; produc-
ing masses of beautiful, brilliant-col-
ored, double flowers; succeeds in a
good rich soil; set the plants one foot
apart; tender annuals. 2 feet. Mixed

2 ft. branching plants bear closely set
spikes of translucent green, fairy bells.
Lovely for summer arrangements; also
dried for winter.

BRACHYCOME (Swan River Daisy).
T:.e dainty, small, star-shaped bicssoms
are producec above their lacy sliage,
in profusion throughout the summer.
The rich assortment of cclors harmon-
ize in a bed or border. Hardy annual,

Double Mixed Colors.

CALENDULA

CALENDULA (Pot Marigold). One of
the most satisfactory annuals because
they thrive even in poor soil with
little care. The bush: plants, 18 inches
high, with their dense green leaves,
bear large disc-like double flowers.

Ball’s Lemon Queen.

Ball’s Orange. Improved (florist’s strain).

Mixed Varieties.

Chrysantha (All America Gold Medal).
This is a distinct new type. The large
double flowers are an exquisite shade
of clear buttercup yellow, with long
loosely arranged fetals, ziving the
blooms the appearance of a chrysanthe-
mum.

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Campfire Improved. Plants are strong
uniform growing, with exceptionally
heavy cutting stems. The vlooms are
flat across the top, measuring 4 inches
in diameter. The color is a very deep,
strong orange, with a distinct scarlet
sheen on the upper side of each petal.
Ideal for home and commercial gardens.

Orange Shaggy (All America Gold
Meda!). A very distinct new tresk in
Calendulas. The petals are long and
deeply fringed. These beautiful grace-
ful flowers are deep orange, with a
slightly lighter center. .

Orange Sunshine. The good sized, ex-
tremely showy light orange flowers are
excellent for cutting because of the un-
usually long firm stems. An ideal flow-
er for the garden.

Radar — (A new Bodger indroduction).
A very large, medium orange-quilled
type. : a ;

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CANARY BIRD VINE... Half-hardy
climbing annual, bearing an abundance
of bright yellew fringed flowers. Sold
out.

CANTERBURY BELL. (Annual
Plants 2% feet tall bearing six to eight
spikes in assortment of colors, blue,
pink, rose and white. Mixed. ....................

Canterbury Bells Biennial
(See Page 34)

CANDYTUFT. A hardy annual of
easy culture. Valuable for bedding or
massing.

Crimson, Flesh Pink, White, Mixed.

Giant Hyacinth Flowered. Very large
heads and lorg spikes of white flowers,
Height, one foot.

CARNATION (Giant Marguerite).
Splendid mixture of the Giant Mar
guerite Carnations, including many
colors, which will add color contrast to
a bed or border planted with this lovely
annual. Our strain is carefully sesected
and comes very double. 20 inches high.

ASS. & lo Mixed,

COBAEA. A tall rapid growing
climber, with handsome foliage and
large bell-shaped flowers. Start in cold
frame.

Scandens Blue.

CHRYSANTHEMUM (Annual).
Summer blooming annuals, growing 12
to 18 inches high. Very effective for
bed or cut blooms. Double Mixed.

CLARKIA-ELEGANS (Double).
enormous improvement in the
class, which now includes a wide range
of beautiful colors, has brought these
flowers much into favor. Hardy an-
nual. 2 feet high.

The

CLEOME (Spider Plant). An unus-
ually attractive, tall growing plant.
Ideal for corners and amongst shrubs.
The rose and white flowers command
attention. Four feet tall. Colors — Pink,

and White.

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COCKSCOMB. A very popular an-
nual for bedding or for the production
of specimen plants, producing large,
peculiar, ornamental comb-like heads.
Tue curious fiower heads are always ad-
mired and prized by garden enthusiasts.

Glasgow Prize. Brilliant, deep purplish-
red comb, dark foliage. Heigh: about
one foot. fe oie eh ee

Pampas Plume Mixture. Glorious blend

of copper, bronze, gold and sunset
shades.
COLEUS. Tender annual, growing

about 10 to 18 inches high, and grown
for its beautiful, bright-colored, velvety
leaves. This is one of the best showy
foliage plants. Mixed Hybrids. ..................

15c

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COSMOS

Fiesta - (New). A true scarlet, com-
pact plant with riot of color all sum-
mer. Flowers semi-double, ruffled. .......... 25¢c

Early Flowering Single.

In New England, where the seasons
are short, only the early or extra early
types should be planted.

White, Pink, Crimson, Mixed, each. ........ 15c

Extra Early Flowering Double. They
grow to a height of about three feet,
forming a perfect bush massed with
bloom, bearing beautiful double flowers.
Crimson, Pink, White, Mixed, each ........ 15¢

Orange Flare. Plants 2 to 3 ft. tall, with
marigold-like foliage. Flowers a bril-
liant orange, maturing in less than four
MONTHS. eee eee ok eee oer 20c

Radiance — A striking new color combin-
ation never before seen in Cosmos. Deep
rose petals overlaid with large well-
defined zone of rich crimson. .................. 25c

COSMOS — RADIANCE

Sensation, Finest Mixed. It is extremely
early flowering in 10 weeks from time of
sowing. Plants vigorous, 4 feet tall, pro-
ducing an abundance of white and
shades of pink flowers, 4 to 5 inches in
diameter). 23. ee eee ee 25¢

DAHLIA. Unwin’s Dwarf Hybrids
Mixed. A wonderful mixture of mini-
ature early flowering, semi-double hy-
brids 18 to 24 inches high with a wide
range of colors#i23) 752) ee 25¢c

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CYNOGLOSSUM (Chinese Forget-
Me-Not). Amabile Blue, MHalf-hardy
annual growing two feet tall. The
long graceful branches are well covered
with rich turquoise blue blossoms re-
sembling forget-me-not, but larger.
Easily grown and excellent for cut flow-
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DATURA (Angel’s Trumpet) Cornu-
copia. Handsome subtropical plants for
summer bedding. Immense flowers,
clear creamy white. They should be
given a light soil and a sunny sheltered
POSIT Cie cs asec actin conn

DELPHINIUM, (Annual). Cambridge
Plue. A light blue, annual Chinensis
Delphinium growing 2 to 3 feet tall.
Plants vigorous, producing large well
formed flower spikes. It is an excellent
CULBRO WET ier et es eee ees

DIANTHUS or PINKS. Hardy bi-
ennials that bloom the first season, re-
maining green all winter if lightly pro-
tected and blooming the next year.
Mixed@allacolorse eset eee

DIDISCUS (Blue Lace Flower). An
attractive annual blooming from July
until frost. The lacy pale lavender
flowers are invaluable for cutting.
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DIMORPHOTHECA (African Golden
Daisy). Spreading plants 12 inches
high, ar2 covered with a wealth of
snowy ,large, daisy-like flowers, having
dark centers which enhance their
beauty] Mixedseet ee ee. eee

ESCHSCHOLTZIA (California Pop-
py). The foliage is finely cut, delicate
and very attractive. The large, hand-
some flowers, two inches or more in
diameter, are ‘roduced in great profu-
ee all summer. Hardy annual; height

foot.

Aurantiaca. Rich golden yellow. ..............
Carmine King. Beautiful carmine rose. ..
Grandiflora Mixed Colors. .........................

EUPHORBIA VARIEGATA (Snow
om the Mountai~). A showy annual, 2
feet tall, which thrives on poor and
quite dry soil. The mature dark rreen
leaves are tinged and margined with
white. Excellent for foliage effects.

GAILLARDIA. Very showy plants vith
brilliant yellow and bronze daisy-like
flowers. Hardy annuals, 2 feet high.
Single Mt) «di. ie. eee ee eee

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GHLIA CAPITATA (Queen Anne’s
Thimble). Bushy plants, 2 feet tall with
lacy foilage. The flowers, similar to
Scabiosa in form and of clear lavender
blue are borne on long stems. Excel-
lent for cutting and bedding. ....................

GODETIA (Satin Flower). This is an
effective annual not nearly common
enough in our gardens. Start in cold
frame — can be sown in open. The
graceful, long loose sprays make a
handsome decoration for vases. 12 to
18 inches hic’.

Mixed.

GOMPHRENA (Globe Amarant1). One
of the best hardy annual everlastings,
growing 18 inches tall. Clover-like
blossoms of brilliant purplish red, soft
pink and white. Blooms mid-summer
to frost. Excellent for winter bouquets.

GOURDS
Mixed Varieties — Small fruited.

GYPSOPHILA (Baby’s Breath).
These airy, extremely delicate plants,
2 feet tall, with well branched stalks,
produce an abundance of small, misty,
pure white flowers. Excellent for bou-
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HELICHRYSUM (Straw Flower).
Everlasting flowers, large and full. Cut
before the flowers fully expand. Hardy
annual. 2 feet. Double Mixed. ..................

HELIOTROPE. This class of plants
is one of the finest for house plants and
cutting, as the delicious fragrance of all
the varieties is very durable. Seed sown
early in the spring in the house will
make fine plants for summer bedding.
Winea ty Mixes ee tet ate eerste? one

HOLLYHOCK. The annual hollyhock
is becoming more popular each year.
Hardy annuals, blooming the first sea-
son. 6 feet tall.

Single. Mixed. oe... ener miter en abbecots

HUMULUS JAPONICUS (Japanese
Kop). A vigorous, fast growing annual,
with broad, deeply lobed, hairy leaves,
variegated with white and yellow
against the vivid green. Flowers in-
conspicuous. Excellent for covering
unsightly fences and buildings. 12 feet
tall.

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CHIVES—Perennial — Mild onion-
like flavoring

CURLED CRESS—Annual—Used

FENNEL—Annual—Can be eaten
raw like celery

ROSEMARY — Hardy perennial
with fragrant odor, used for sea-
soning meats and soups.

SUMMER SAVORY — Annual —

HUNNEMANNIA (Tulip Poppy)

Sunlite. The semi-double tulip shaped
flowers, with their extra row cf petals,
on the outside, give the flowers the ap-
pearance of being open at all times.
The blooms are a beautiful shade of but-
TErCUDE YELLOW Aiea ee OR ee

HYACINTH BEAN. Tender, climbing
annual. Grown rapidly and is valuable
for covering a trellis. The shining
purple seed pods are very ornamental.
FeIMGS tes MIxXeCQ se ie canes hee cee,

KOCHIA CHILDSIT (Summer Cy-
press). A splendid ornamental annual
plant, forming dense oval bushes, 2 to
2% feet high, of small, feathery, light
green foilage. As Summer advances,
this changes to a carmine hue and final-
ly to a fiery red. A verv attractive
Plan Ceara ean Suc se natin Mant teem tine tae

LARKSPUR (Annual
One of the best, most attractive and
easily grown annuals. The finely cut,
leathery foliage, sets off the handsome
long floral spikes of double blossoms.
Wide range of colors. 3 feet tall.
CARMINE KING — Carmine Rose. ........
ROS Big UN Gigi coke eee oe ree
LILAC SPIRE — Lilac...
GIANT IMPERIAL — Mixed. ..................

(Additional Larkspur on Page 26)

Delphinium).

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ANISE — Annual — Used for gar-
nishing 15c

BASIL — Annual — For seasoning 15c
25¢

raw for flavoring or garnishing 15c
DILL — Annual — For flavoring 15c

15c

“abye
SAGE—Perennial—For seasoning 25c

For seasoning 15c
SWEET MARJORAM — Annual —
For seasoning 15c
TARRAGON — Annual of pleas-
ing flavor for salads and vinegar
flavoring. Walete
THYME — Perennial — For sea-
soning 29C

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LARKSPUR — (Continued)

Giant Imperial Blue Bell (All America).
Plants tall, upright, compact with basal
branching habit. Delphinium-like spikes
of azure blue, double flowers, carried on
stems.o to.4 Teet LONG. a te een, ree

Giant Imperial White King (All
America). The cutting spikes are from
24 to 30 inches long; with extremely
large, fully double, evenly and closely
spaced florets which measure tw»
inches across. The flowers are of a pure
glistening *white. opiate Se er ee

LAVATERA (Mallow). Beautiful
Plants 4 feet tall, v‘th numerous spikes,
ladened with fully double bright rose
flowers.

LINUM — Grandiflorum Rubrum
(Scarlet Flax). A beautiful and effec-
tive plant of slender and delicate growth,
having a profusion of bright flowers.
Hardy annual; about 1% feet high. ........

LOBELiA. The dwarf varieties are
very useful for edging and the trailing
varieties for hanging baskets and win-
dow boxes.

Sapphire. Blue Trailing. 0.000000...

Compvacta Crystal Palace. Six inches
Dark blue bedding variety. .......................

LOVE-IN-A-MIST (Nigella). Oddly
shaped blossoms in blue and white, and
curious see pods.

Mixed (White and blue shades).

LUPIN (Annual — See Lupinus for
perennial). Showy plants, with long
spikes of various colored pea-like flow-
ers; very desirable for mixed borders.
Fine Mixed.

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MARIGOLD

Signata Pumila (Little Giant) Dainty,
delicate plants, 4 to 6 inches high.
Double African Varieties

Orange Prince. A double variety with
quilled petals; flowers showy, bloom
Very GeGarly.. ie ll. eee. ed. cent ties

Lemon Queen.
flowers.

Mixed Colors.

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French Varieties
Tall Double Mixed. ........0...00...0...000.cecceceecee
Dwarf Double Mixed. ............

French Dwarf Double. Harmony Hy-
brids (new). This excellent new mari-
gold has a wide and varied color range.
Plants 12 to 14 inches tall. 100% double. 25c

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MARIGOLD — (Continued)
French Dwarf Double. Magic Colors
(new). This excellent Marigold has a

wide range of new colors. .... Zac

Marigold - French Dwarf Double

Crown of Gold. The New Collarette. . 25¢

All Double. New strain of Dwarf
Brenchieaee et ee. ai th . 20¢c
Sunset Giants. Flowers of exceptional
SZC TOG A phoe1 Ly emer e ie, cee ie eee 20c

20c

Spry. The most profuse blooming of all
Double French Marigolds. Flowers are
double, with bright yellow, pin-cushion
center crests surrounded bv several rows
of mahogany-red guard petals. They
grow 1% to 1% in. across and completely
covermiieitiny plants. 9)4.) 2) se ioe

Guinea Gold. The most glorious and
lovely of all Marigolds. The color is
ane richest, purest orange-gold imagin-
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Cupid (new) is a compact, low growing
Marigold, profusely covered with large,
canary yellow, full double blooms over
a long season. A mass of neat brightness
for flower borders and beds. _...

Chrysanthemum Flowered Hybrids. ._. 20c

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MIGNONETTE (Reseda). For bed- NASTURTIUM
ding or for border. Six to 12 in. high. Podger’s New Double Sweet-Scented
Large Flowered. Very sweet. .................... 15c Golden Gleam. The brilliant, golden
yellow flowers are produced in unbe-
MARVEL OF PERU. Flowers of this lievablelaDUNCa NCO. ee tee er ee ee 15c
old-fashioned favorite open about four G-arlet Gleam (All America Award).
o’clock in the afternoon. Plants 2 feet The flowers are large, full petaled,
high, with bright foliage and fragrant waved, fluted and extremely showy.
flowers of desirable colors The long stemmed orange ar gpens flow- cf
‘ i Mow c
PESO BC OLOTS ee osc ceocc5. cagaseney mceest 15c Sis mak eueaidazZ ne splash. 01 60:08
Gleam Hvbrids (All America Award).
MIMULUS (Monkey Flower). Hand- Delightfully sweet scented, double and M5
some flowers of easy cultivation. Per- in a remarkable color range. .................... Z
ennia] in the greenhouse, annual out Dwarf Mixed Nasturtiums
of doors. 10 inches high. (AL SP T” petra Se pe Rae re hes
own mixture from a selection of name
Mixed Spotted Varieties. 15¢ varieties and colors. Nothing finer.
12 inches high.
MORNING GLORY (O7s GOCHO aT la DOOR a oes ee 15¢
S i pi Tall Mixed Nasturti
Convolvulus - Major (Old - fashioned “A. S. & L.” “xtra Choice Mixture. Our
Morning Glory). A handsome, showy own selection. 5 feet tall.
climber of easy culture and suitable for OZPOOC Te LID Mo LOU Meta okt er. one sake. ANG 15c
covering trellises, etc. Mixed Choice
COLOL S mare Pen IE eT De. Mh or orn ns aks 15c
Clark’s Heavenly Blue. This si-ain is
well known and widely used. Flowers
measure 3423 to 4 inches across, deep
blue with white throat. A very profuse
DIOOMICK sicrat cee ce cud ae kee ee PAG
DARLING. A new Bodger creation.
Sparbling new bicolor Morning Glory,
claret red with snowy white throat. Same
characteristics as Scarlet O’Hera but
such an improvement it has replaced
the Scarlet .O°Haraw...a9 ee 20c
Pearly Gates. Flowers are a lovely white
averaging 4% inches in diametcr. Pearly
Gates is a wonderful companion to Hea-
venly Blue and Darling. |... 20c
MOONFLOWER. A _ beautiful vine
which grows very rapidly. Rlossoms
evenings and cloudy days.
Grandiflora Alba. Large white flowers. . 15c
Giant Pink. Soft lilac-pink flowers. 15c
Heavenly Blue. Early flowering. 15c

MOURNING BRIDE (Scabiosa).
A very showy free-flowering plant, pro-
ducing a profusion of beautiful and
richly-colored double flowers. Beautiful
in the garden and excellent for bou-
quets. 24 to 30 inches high.
Mixed Colors.

LDC

Nasturtium Golden Gleam

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NEMESIA STRUMOSA SUTTONIL.
For pot culture and open border. Hardy
annual. 1 foot. Mixed colors. ....................

NEMOPHILA (Baby Blue Eyes). A
hardv annual, 6 inches high, quite spread-
ing with divided bright green leaves.
ea in low beds and as a ground cover.

xed.

NICOTIANA. Showy plants with slend-
er, tall, flowering stems and fragrant
flowers: half-hardy annuals. About 3
feet high. Mixed Hybrids. All colors. ......

PANSY
A. S. & L. Special Mixed. A superb mix-
ture containing the finest types of pan-
sies and many new sunburst pansies,
smoky rims, henna shades, with fine
long’ stemsSF 3.2 ne ee eee

Choice Mixed. A good mixture of the
MOre ;cOMmMON atypes. 23.3.4

Swiss Giants Mixed. The outstanding
pansy novelty, with wide color range,
size, earliness, substance and continuity

of bloom. A perfect strain. .......0000000.0.0......
PASSION FLOWER (Passiflora). <A
half-hardy perennial climber, bearing

attractive dlue fringed flowers. Height
10: toclSfeeti nee re eens cee

PHLOX DRUMMONDII (Grandi-
flora). One of the most satisfactory bed-
ding plants. A hardy annual growing
about one foot high, bearing beautiful
and brilliant flowers.

Pink, White, Lilac, Crimson, Primrose.
Mixed. Best large-flowering varieties. ....

PETUNIA

A. S. & L. Choice Mixed. Striped and
blotched wee ee een, ene a

Celestial Rose. Compacta growing
Strain. Plants vigorous, dwarf, earlv
flowering producing a wealth of deep
rose flowers.

Giants of California. Dwarf flowers very
large and deeply fringed. A variety of
COLOTS. et cst te ee Ln ene

Rosy Morn. A bright rosy pink with
white <throats 22 ene og eee

Rose of Heaven. A very effective rich
and brilliant rose colored variety.

Violacea. Dwarf, single flowered. Deep
velvety purple, extra fine.

Hybrida Nana Compacta Mixed. A new
strain of dwarf compact petunia. Plants
form a perfect ball, 8 to 10 inches high,
covered with large, beautiful flowers, in
a wide range of colors.

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PETUNIA — (Continued)

Howarda’s Star Improved. Dark velvety
purple, blotched white. ...

Petunia-Dwarf Giants of California
Ramona Strain

Martha Washington (Ali America
Award). The frilled portion of the
flower is a beautiful bluish pink and the
center portion is a rich wine red deep-
ening in the throat to dark violet. .........

Flaming Velvet (All America Gold 8e-
lection). The blooms are large and of
an unusually attractive velvety blood
red or crimson. ;

Double Fringed. All Double Mixed.
This is a gorgeous strain of all Double
Giant Fringed Dwarf Victorious.

Elk’s Pride. A beautiful, grandiflora
petunia with plain edged flowers. Elks’
Pride is the best, largest and darkest
velvety purple variety.

Snowball. Finest white in the dwarf,
smail flowered class. Flowers are rela-
tively large and cover the compact
plants. Pure white, satin texture.

Comanche (A new Bodger introduction.)
Rich, bright and uniform—scarlet with
outstanding characteristics of growth,
erect’ l2rinkplants.c.4) oer ae ee

SPECIAL — (New)
“Red Satin” Petunia - Featured - page

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POPPY

The seed should be sown as early in
the spring as possible where plants are
to remain. They do not stand trans-
planting. Thin 6 to 10 inches apart.
If left thick the plant will be weak and
the blossoms inferior.

Shirley Varieties

The most beautiful type of poppies,

having soft foliage and an immense va-
iety of blossoms in white, pink, laven-
der, purple, shades of red and scarlet;
the best and most showy of all single
poppies.

A.S. & L. Double Mixed
A.S. & L. Single Mixed

Double Carnation
Flowered
Large carnation-like

double flowers, in a
wide range of colors.

Regret — Seed fail-
ure this year

PORTULACA

Flowers of double
variety like small
roses. Sow seed in
open ground as soon
as the weather is
warm, or in a !:otbed
earlier. The ovlants
can be transplanted
when in full flower.
Six inches high.

Double Mixed
Colors |........:20.... 25¢c
Single Mixed
Colorsieun oe 15c
RHODANTHE

(Swan River Ever-
lasting). Hardy an-

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SALPIGLOSSIS Very showy half-
hardy annual, with large veined funnel
si.aped flowers; much prized for cut-
ting. This is an indispensable annual to
give color to the garden or border.
Mixed.

SCABIOSA

Blue Cockade. Pure deep Azure-Blue
LO WeT'S Sea Bee ie > Be ae a RE Fi

Heavenly Blue.
Azure-Blue. Very early double. Dwarf,
18 inches.

Rosette. Glorious new color. A beauti-
ful shade of
Deep Rose, suf-
fused with Sal-
Mons 420)

SALVIA

St. John’s Fire
- The Reddest
of all Salvias.
Flowers early-
remaining in
bloom until
LO Ss teeth e
bright scarlet
spikes stand
densely above
the foliage on
the uniformly
compact plant.

Americas.

Dwarf, com-
pact growth,
brilliant scar-
let flowers. ......

Bonfire.

compact,
long, erect
spikes of bril-
liant_ scarlet

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nual, 12 in. high, flowers. 18
having graceful, Gi oes inches high. .... 25c
slender stems

with silky, straw-like flowers, white, SAPONARIA WVACCARIA (Soap-

wort).

pink and red. One of the best everlast-
ings for winter bouquets.

Fine Single Mixed. .........................

RICINUS (Caster Oil Bean).

Zanzibariensis Mixed. A very large-
leaved variety, light and dark green
and bronze foliage; 10 to 12 feet. ...........

ROCK GARDEN ANNUALS. A splen-
did mixture of hardy armnuals adapted
foregarden, plantings Sic. ens orca

. 15¢

15¢

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A hardy annual, growing 2 to 3
feet tall, producing large gypsophila-
like blooms. Excellent for bedding and
cutting.

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SCHIZANTHUS. Hardy annuals,
growing 1% to 2 feet high, and cover-
ed with bright, <howy, butterfly-like
blossoms.

Choice Mixed, Large Flowering. ..............

STATICE (Sea Lavender). Suworowi.
Popular for house decoration. Flowers
bright rose color. Height 18 inches.

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Sweet Peas

The popularity of Sweet Peas is demonstrated by the many and beautiful varieties
that are introduced each year Our list includes all the best up-to-date varieties.

Sow as early as the ground can be prepared in a rich, moist soil, in drills 6 inches
deep, covering about 2 inches. As the vines grow, fill up the trenches with soil and thin
out to about 4 or 5 inches apart. A popular plan at the present time is to sow in double
ae pb a trellis or a row of brush between. One-quarter of a pound of seed will sow

ty feet.

“Grand National’’
Collection of 16 Giant Sweet Peas for

$2.00
One pkt. each as listed below

Summer Flowering Varieties

Admiral. Dark Navy Blue.

Black Diamond. Dark Maroon.
Blue Bell. Clear Mid Blue.

Bonnie Lassie. Bright Cream Pink.
Elstree. Bright Pink on Cream.
Gigantic. Best White.

Gold Crest. Orange Tinted Salmon.
Highlander. Clear Lavender.
Mastercream. Cream.

Mavis. Rich Sunproof Salmon Pink.
Mayfair. Blush Pink on White.
Olympia. Rich Purple. |
Pinkie. "arge Rose Pink.
Rubicon. Crimson Scarlet.
Smiles. Salmon Pink.
Thriller. Orange Scarlet.

Price: Any of the above
Pkt. 15c; oz. 40c; 4 Ik $1.25

NEW — Cuthbertson Strain Sweet Peas
Early flowering, heat resistant, producing very large blooms on long stems. Mixed

colors only — Pkt. 15c; % oz. 40c; oz. 60c.
EARLY WINTER FLOWERING VARIETIES FOR GREENHOUSE
Balls Orange — deep orange Twilight — best lavender |
Mariner — clear marine blue Vulcan — best scarlet |
Shirley Temple — soft rose pink White Harmony — black seeded

Pkt. 25c; oz. 66c; % lb. $1.75

A. S. & L. SUPERB SPENCER MIXED |

Our own mizture of true Spencer types only. As fine a collection of Sweet Peas
as can be purchased anywhere. Pkt. 15c; 0z. 30c; 4 Ib. $1.00; 1 Ib. $3.00.

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Per Pkt.
STOCKS. Hardy annuals, 18 inches
high, with spikes densly covered with
beautiful double flowers of almost every
desirable tint.

Early Giant Imperial Stocks (Im-
proved Bismarck). Of branching habit,
the large flowers and long stems of this
class make it especially desirable for
cutting. Height about 26 inches

Buttercup. A charming shade of deep
rich yellow. Very desirable for cut-

TIT) Oe Me ort ieee cert fas ait ase ek had 25¢c
Dark Blue or Purple. Excellent for
forcing or for out of doors plantings. .. 25c
Flesh. This is a fine delightful shade
Otepripot Mesh pink: ee 25C
Lavender. Really aé_ delicate shade
which may be classed as silvery lilac. ...... 2oC

Rose. Quite outstanding and popular.
A beautiful shade of deep rose pink.
One of the best for forcing. ........................ 25c
Shasta. One of the best varieties, pro-

ducing large, pure, glistening, white

flowers. Plants tall and robust.
Choice *mixed (ee a ee

SUNFLOWER (Helianthus). Hardy
annuals, growing from 3 to 6 feet high.

Excelsior. Splendid variety, medium
size flowers with good assortment of

colorss 2. Ue eae 15c
Sutton’s Red. Single large red flowers,
shading to yellow at tips of petals.
Height: 6. feetift...2 eee ee eee 15c

Mammoth Russian. Large yellow. .......... 15c

SWEET SULTAN. Large,
scented flowers. Finest Mixed.
SWEET WILLIAM (Annual). An ex-
cellent blend of colors and types. If
sown early plants will flower during
the late Summer.

TEXAS BLUE BONNET (Lupine
Texanus). A true Lupine, native of
Texas and its state flower. Beautiful
dark blue flowers tinged with white.

THUNBERGIA (Black Eyed Susan).
Beautiful annual trailing plants for
hanging baskets and vases, 4 feet.
Mixed *=Colorsiewe. cree ati tech:

TITHONIA — Torch All America Sel-
ection. Its orange-red, blooms from Au-
gust to frost, compact, and easy to grow. 25c

VENIDIUM FASTUOSUM. Teep
orange daisy-like flowers, 3 to 4 inches
across, with a double row of petals.
Upper row marked at center with a
reddish brown zone. Foliage soft gray.

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sweet-

15¢

15c

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Verbena

Per Pkt.

VERBENA. The rich colors of the
fragrant Verbena have been found in
our gardens for years. Lovely May-
flower! we might omit many annuals
but never the Mayflower Verbena, for
the colors are like those of the Trailing
Arbutus.

Mayflower. Various shades of pink. .......
Blue Shades (without an eye).
White. Dense heads of finely shaped
white flowers. ........

Mammoth Mixed.

WILD CUCUMBER. A vine of aston-
ishingly quick growth, with dense, dark
green foliage and inconspicuous white
flowers. Excellent for covering unsightly
objects where its rank habit will not
prove troublesome.

ANNUAL FLOWER SEEDS MIX-
TURE. A mixture of easily grown varie-
ties of Flower Seeds for sowing broad-
cast, require very little care and produce
a continual display of bloom through-
out the season.

OZ 150s Ww DUC a etre ha ye, een eoee Fk 15¢

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Zinnia

Zinnia is one of the most popular and easily grown annuals. The plants are vigorous,

growing from one to three feet tall, depending upon the type.

Seeds should be planted

indoors in March or sown in the open as soon as the ground is warm. Transplant seed-
lings in beds or rows, spacing plants from one to two feet apart.

Per Pkt.

“A. S. & L.” Mammoth Double. This
Strain of zinnia will produce large,
beautiful, artistic, well formed flowers,
in a wide range of colors from white
lLojpurples ii, sitet eet eae een

‘4. S. & L.” Art Shades. Super Cream
of Gold. Pastel tints. The flowers are of
immense size. 15c

Cut and Come
Again. Bushy
plants with
a wealth of
bloom. Fine for
edgings or
mass plantings.
The more they

are cut, the
more they
bloom. wk, Aye

Lilliput or Pom-
pon. A dwarf,
branching type,
12 to 18 inches
tall. The
double, conical
flowers are 1 to
11 inieinwves

across. ilsye

Persian Carpet
- new. A minia-
ture Zinnta
ideal for Gar-
den borders.

15c

Per Pkt.

GIANT DAHLIA FLOWERED

A wonderful improvement in Zinnias,
the flowers being as large as Dahilias.
The plants of this variety are very
strong and rugged, growing to a height
of about three feet.

BLAZE. Out-
standing AH -
America Selec-
tion 1954. The
vivid flaming
mandarin red -
shades toa
| burnt scarlet
orange as the
flower grows to
| maturity. ..........

Buttercup. <A
large deep
creamy yellow. .

Crimson Mon-
arch. By far
the largest and
best of the red
shades. Flowers
often © inches
in diameter. ....

Dream. A fine
deep lavender,
turning to
purple- ye

Exquisite. Col-
Flowers varie- or light rose
Peter cbOUe ZINNIA — Pompon with center a
thew sizer ota deep rose. ........
silver dollar. .... 25c

Fantasy. The rounded flowers are com-
posed of shaggy, ray-like petals, in colors
including the brightest shades of reds
and orange, as well as popular pastel
pinks:and creams =.) ee

Cupid Mixed (new). Tiniest of all the
Baby Zinnias. This new Cupid Mixture
contains all colors including many Di-
color hybrids and belongs right in front
in your Garden of Zinnias. ..........................

Peppermint Stick (new). For the middle
border. Three inch candy-striped flowers
in all colors on eighteen inch cut and
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15¢c

29C

25c

Golden State. A very rich orange yellow
Polar Bear Very large pure white. ...._
Purple Prince. Deep purple...
Scarlet Flame. A large, beautiful bright
scarlet, with a blending of orange. ........
Bodger’s Gold Medal ifixture. Containing
all the varieties, grown as separate colors
Scabiosa Flowered Mixture. Among the
oddest and most attractive zinnia forms
developed, deserving to be more widely
STOWN ASO ie, areas te CREE cock el adh en onal
(Mexican Hybrids).
The small flowered Mexican Zinnias are
charming. The smaller fiowers lend
themselves to bedding and make a bril-
liant display.

35c

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Sterling Quality Hardy Perennials and Biennials

This class of flowers is coming into increased favor each year. The seed may be sown
in the spring, or later in July or August. If sown at the latter time, it is well to sow in a shad-
ed, moist place, or to keep the ground shaded and well watered until the sprouts appear.

Per Pkt.

ACHILLEA. (Sneezewort Yarrow).
The Pearl. One of tne best perennials

for cutting. Plants, 2 feet tall, bear
numerous clusters of double, satin
WHITPSOWEIS ere er ee 25c¢
ACONITUM (Monk’s Hood). Hardy
perennial, with helmet-shaped flowers;
growing in any good garden soil.
Thrives best when planted among
shrubbery or in shady situations. 4
feet.
Wilsoni. Large dark blue... 25¢

a

Aquilegia Long Spurred Mixed

AGROSTEMIA (Mullien Pink). A
hardy perennial, 18 inches high, with
downy foliage of silver gray that con-
trasts with the vivid blood red flowers. 15c

ANCHUSA. The Anchusas provide
some of the best flowers of our gardens.
They are a rich gentian blue, produced
in long, loose sprays during June and
July. Height 3 to 4 feet.

Italica, Lissadell. An improved form of

the Dropmore variety. .......... 15c

Per Pkt.
ALYSSUM.

Saxatile Compactum. (Basket of Gold).
Hardy perennial for early spring bed-
ding, producing a mass of bright yellow
flowers. A good rock plant. Height 9
INCHES ieee. eet re ee et ie)
Saxatile Citrinum. Flowers valest lem-
on; is much mere lovely in its delicate
coloring than compactum and is seldom
Seen. Height 12)inches. 2.00.0...

ANEMONE (Windflower).
St. Bridig. Large semi-double and dou-
ble cup shaped blooms of a wide ange
of colors, produced early in spring.
Plants 12 inches high. Mixed.

AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII (Boston
Ivy). The best hardy vine for covering
brick or stone buildings. Foliage turns
to Searlet.in the autumn. ....0.0:.044.852..-..066--

AQUILEGIA (Columbine). Aquile
gia is one of our late spring and early
summer flowering perennials. It will
thrive in a semi-shaded position and it
is best to raise new plants from seed.
Single, Mixed Colors. ...........00000.000o....

Mrs. Scott Elliott, a long spurred
double mixed.

ARABIS. One of the earliest spring
flowers. The spreading silver green
tufts are covered with a sheet of pure
white flowers as soon as the snow dis-
appears. Valuable for edging and rock-
CriesaHelgntonnchnes. 7) ae et

ARNICA MONTANA. Seed not obtain-
able this season.

ASTER PERENWIAL
Daisy). Plants, 3 feet

15¢

(Michaelmas
tall,

We PAY POSTAGE ON FLOWER SEEDS

BUT PLEASE INCLUDE 3% SALES TAX

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Hardy Perennials and Biennials — continued

Each
BELLIS PERENNIS (Double Daisy).
Sow seed very early. The flowers are
abundant in early spring and may be
continued later by the use of water. 6
inches high.

Snowball. Large, double pure white. .. 40c
Finest‘ Mixed! (ee ee ee 40c

CANTERBURY BELLS (Biennial).
Large bell-shaped flowers which are
very effective. Succeeds best in light,
rich soil. Transplant two feet apart.
Height 2 to 4 feet.

Single, Fine Mixed. 15c

Double, Fine Mixed. ow... 15¢

Cup and Saucer, Blue, Rose, White. ........ 15c

Choice Mixed, Cup and Saucer. .................. 15c
CARNATION.

Chaubzud’s Giant Double. The plants,

18 inches high, robust and erect, pro-
duce beautiful double clove scented
flowers of extra iarge size. Perennial,
blooms in six months from seeding.
Mixedhit)..49 ce , CBE EE, SRN 25¢

CERASTIUM (Snow in Summer).
Luxuriant, fast growing creeper, 6
inches, for edgings and sunny locations
in rock gardens. The silvery white
foliage and the small white flowers give
the effect of, snow: 3 15c

CHERIANTHUS ALLIONI (Siberian
Wallflower). Biennial. Brilliant orange
flower trusses or plants 12 inches high.
Excellent for rockeries. ..000..0.......0..0.0000.0... 15c¢

COREOPSIS (Golden Wave) Grandi-
flora. Double Sunburst. Sunburst is a
pleasant change from the well known
single form, retaining its beauty of col-
or while augmenting its effect of bril-
liance through the doubling of petals. 15c

DELPHINIUM (Hardy Larkspur).

Formosum. Deep blue. 4 feet. .................... 15¢

Pacific Giants. A remarkable new strain.
Flowers 2% in. to 3% in. in diameter
well spaced on tall stems—fully double. 25c

Belladonna. Light Blue. ............................. 15e
Galahad. Clear White. ........ ee en 25¢

DIANTHUS (Hardy Garden Pinks).
Double Clove. A hardy perennial pink,
very fragrant, choice colors. .................... 15c

Plumarius (Grass Pink, or Pheasant-
eye Pink). “ single hardy Pink with
tinged: edged, fragrant flowers, mixed
COLORS sarionnsoirncee acta eee 15c

Per Pkt.
FORGET-ME-NOT (Myosotis). Small
star-like flowers borne in clusters. The
plant is of easy culture and blooms the
first year if seed is sown early. 4 to
9 inches.

Indigo Blue. Large dark blue flowers. 25c
ROSG roe ay eee 25¢

Delphinium Pacific Giant

FOXGLOVE (Digitalis) Biennial.

The Foxgloves are highly ornamental
plants. 3 feet tall. They are fine for the
mixed border or planted singlv in half-
shady places near a walk or drive. The
spikes of flowers are often two feet in
length. Perfectly hardy. Sow seed in
spring in the garden and transplant as
desired.

Mixed Varieties. 0... 15e

GEUM.
Mrs. Bradshaw. This hardy perennial,
2 feet tall, produces large, double,
dazzling, orange scarlet blooms, over a
rosette ‘of leaves,” ee 15¢

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Hardy Perennials and Biennials — continued

Per Pkt.

GAILLARDIA. Showy and hardy
perennials, flowering from July to
October. 3 feet.

Grandiflora Hybrida. Finest Mixed. ........

GYPSOPHILA (Baby’s Breath).
Free-flowering plants, succeeding in
any garden soil. Fine for bouquets. 3
feet tall.

Paniculata. White flowers. 9.0.00...

15c

15¢

Paniculata. Double white. .................... 25¢

HELIANTHEMUM (Dwarf Sun Rose).
Mutabile. A lovely dwarf perennial, 6
inches high, which produces rose, pink
and white blooms during May and June.
Excellent for rockeries and embank-
peal Eb eS, cada ac en eee a
HEUCHERA (Coral Bells). An excel-
lent dwarf perennial for semi-shaded
locations. Plants 12 niches high, com-
pact, producing numerous bell- like
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HONESTY (Satin Flower). The fiat,
Silvery seed pods are used for winter
decoration. Very handsome, free-
flowerir z. Hardy biennial. 2 feet. .......

Double Hollyhock

HOLLYHOCK. Plants of upright,
stately growth, 5 to 8 feet high. The
double varieties are the most desirable.
The hollyhocks are very effective when
planted in long rows with a background
of shubbery.

Chater’s Double Varieties
Peach Blossom. White, Red, Yellow,
Newport Pink and Mixed. .............0..............

15c

15c

TEE NET

Gaillardia Grandiflora

IBERSIS (Perennial Candytuft).
Sempervirens. It is of spreading habit
of growth, 8-12 inches high and is cov-
ered with large flat clusters of small
white flowers. Excellent for rockeries.

LATHYRUS (Perennial Sweet Pea).
Latifolius. An excellent hardy peren-
nial, 5 feet tall, producing large clusters
of waxy blooms, Crimson, Pink and
WhiterMixeds Se si2olieh:. winial..1i2%

LAVENDULA VERA (Sweet Laven-
der). Plants 2 ft. tall, with delicate
gray foilage and small lavender flow-
ers. Grown for fragrance of flowers.
Thrives in any type of soil. .

LINUM (Flax).
Perenne. Beautiful light blue flowers,
borne profusely on graceful plants, two
feet tall. Flowering May until August.

LUPINUS (Lupin). Graceful, long
spikes. pea-like flowers. Beautiful hardy
plants for borders, beds and for cutting.
Blue, Rose, Pink, White and Mixed. ........

RUSSELL LUPIN. The most sensation-
al introduction for many years. The
finest strain of perennial Lupins in the
world. Long, symmetrical, closely fur-
nished spikes in an indescribably rich
variety of brilliant colors. Height 2% to
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LYCHINIS (Jerusalem Cross).
Chalcedonica. Large, brilliant scariet
cross-shaped flowers, vigorous plants,
2 feet tall. Blooming June and July. .

15c

15¢

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Hardy Perennials and Biennials—continued
Each
PENTSTEMON. Handsome, half-

hardy, perennial plants, growing about
2 feet high and are effective for bedding
and borders. The flowers are bell
shaped or tubular, about 2 inches long
and are borne on long, graceful spikes.
Tne colors cover a wide range and in-
clude white, pink, rose, purple, etc.
Plants will bloom first year if started
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PELOX (Decussata). Hardy plants
producing larze heads of showy flowers,
oeteele Mixed Colors’... eee

PLATYCODON (Balloon Flower).
Grandiflora Blue. Plants, 2 feet tall
bear large, deep blue bell-shaped flow-
ers, blooming from July until frost. ....

POLYANTHUS (Primula _ Elatior).
Early spring free-flowering plants, fine
for either pot or outdoor culture; six
inches.
Choice Mixed.

POPPY (Papaver).
Orientale. True crange-scarlet oriental
poppy. 3 feet tall. Very striking. ..............

Mrs. Perry. Flowers large, delicate
shrimp pik. Plants vigorous and well
foiliated3 446, ae ee ae
Mixed. An excellent mixture of shades
Of pink and Ted. st a ee

Iceland Poppy (Papaver Nudicaule).
A hardy perennial, 12 inches tall, with
graceful fern-like, bright gree. foliage.
Flowers dainty, delicate, of appealing
shades of yellow, orange and rose. An
excellent mixture.

Coonara Pini: Lovely large, beautiful
flowers of delicate pink shades. Regret
— Seed not obtainable this year.

Iceland Yellow Wonder. A _ gorgeous
Giant Iceland Poppy. The plants produce
many, extra large rich yellow flowers.
Regret — Seed not obtainable this year.

PHYSALIS (Chinese Lantern Plant).
An ornamental plant, forming dense
bushes about 2 feet high, producing
freely its bright orange-scarlet lantern-
like fruits, which can be cut and dried
for winter bouquets. (Not obtainable).

PHYSOSTEGIA (False Dragon
Head). A _ beautiful, hardy vigorous
perennial, 4 feet tall, producing a
wealth of showy rosy lilac flowers. .......

PYRETHRUM HYBRIDUM (Painted
Daisy). Hardy perennial, tearing large
Daisy-like flowers, ranging in color
from white to deep red, with bright yel-
low centezs.

25c

15¢

15c

15c

15c¢

25c

Pyrethrum Hybridum (Painted Daisy)
Each

SHASTA DAISY.
Alaska. The most popular of the hardy
daisies. Plarts 2% feet tall. Flowers
very large, pure white with small yel-
low centers.

Giant Double Shasta Daisy. This is a
very decided departure from the Giant
ingle Alaska Shasta Daisy. The flow-
ers are large and are carried on long
wiry stems. A very delightful peren-
nial 23. eee ee et alle -
RUDBECKIA (Cone - Wlower). Ro-
bust-growing plants, very popular for
border decoration.
Newmanii. Golden yellow with black
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SALVIA FARINACEA. This half-
hardy perennial, 3 feet tall, produces,
above a dense tuft of leaves, tall slender
spikes ringed with small, tubular, dusty
blue florets. Desirable for cutting. ..........

SCABIOSA CAUCASICA. An old-
fashioned favorite, producing large,
lavender blue flowers on long stems
eee June to September. Plants 2 feet

easy culture in poor soils and dry aitu-
ations: when dried can be used in win-
ter bouquets. 2 feet tall.

Choice Mixed.

15c

15¢

15¢

25

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Hardy Perennials and

Per Doz.

STOKESIA (Stokes Aster).
Cyanea. The _ showy, free-flowering
plants, 16 inches tall, produce hand-
some rich blue flowers from July until
October. Excellent for cutting. ..................

SWEET ROCKET. Very fragrant,
growing freely in ordinary soils, 2 feet
tall. Purple and white. Mixed. ..................

SWEET WILLIAM. An old-fashioned
plant, producing large heads of beauti-
fully colored, sweet-scented flowers. It
is hardy and easily grown. 1% feet.
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Double, Mixed.

Finest Single, Mixed. .

15c

Le

15c
lie
15¢

Dwarf Varieties
Single Mixed (6 to 8’) .

Double Mixed (6 to 8”) 0...

TRITOMA HYBRIDA (Red Hot Pok-
er). One of the curious and unusual
bedding plants, 3 feet tall, with peculiar
flower spikes shading from yellow to an
attractive scarlet. Easily raised from
seed. Blooms July and August. ................ 15c

Rock Garden

Per Pkt.

Alyssum Saxatile Compactum).
Plants dwarf, compact, 12 inches tall.
Showy, bright yellow flowers. .................. 15c

Zc
WAKE

Aquilegia (Long Spurred Hybrids).
Also called Columbine. Plants, 2 feet
tall, with showy, graceful flowers, con-
taining all of the colors of the large
flowered and long spurred forme. .......... 25¢c

Cerastium (Biebersteini). One of the
best low growing rock plants. Pretty
gray foilage growing in compact

clumps. Flowers white. Height 6 in. ... 15c

Dianthus (Deltoides). An improved
form of the Maiden Rock Pink. Plants,
6 to 9 inches high, covered with tiny

gorgeous rosy-crimson flowers. .............. ioc

Gypsophila (Repens) Rose. An excel-
lent trailing plant for the rockery.
Covered during July and August with
myriads of small rose flowers. ................ 15¢

Biennials — continued

Per Doz.
TUNICA.
Saxifraga. An excellent, dwarf rock
garden and border plant, 8 inches high.
Small, light pink flowers borne in pro-
fusion all summer.

VALERIANA (Garden Helfotrope).
Showy, hardy border plants, 2 feet tall,
producing large corymbs of red, white
and pink flowers. Excellent for bou-
quets.

Mixed.

VERBENA VENOSA. A hardy garden
Verbena of spreading habit. Large
purplish blue flowers borne thorughout
the Summer and Fall. Height 18 inches

VIOLA CORNUTA Tufted Pansies.
Attractive, free-blooming plants, 8
inches high. Blooms during Summer.

Mixed S733 505 ee. Seer ee ee

WALLFLOWER. Stocky upright
plants, 12 inches high, branching near
the base, into erect stalks with thick
lance-like leaves.

Mixed.

15c

15c

Flower Seeds

Gypsophila (Repens) White. One of
the best procumbent rock plants. Small
white flowers borne in profusion. ............ 15¢

Geum (Lady Stratheden). A beauti-
ful hardy perennial, 18 inches tall. Fine
rich, golden yellow flowers borne in
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Oenothera (Macrocarpa). Plants, 6
inches tall, with long trailing stems,

producing large yellow flowers, fol-
lowed by large winged seeds. ...................... 15¢
Savonaria (Ocymoides). Height 6

inches. A showy, dwarf, trailing plant
p-oducing a sheet of crimson flowers,
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Statice (Latifolia). Hardy perennial,
2 feet tall, with large branching heads
of clear mauve flowers. Flowers can
be dried for Winter bouquets. ....................

Perennial Rock Gardens. An excel-
lent mixture of the best perennials for
rock garden plantings. ..........0..0c.ccccc 15¢

15c

Rock Garden Collection —10 Pkts. for $1.50 431.. 36 Tax

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A.S. & L., Gladiolus Bulbs

A new up-to-date list with prices very low for the quality and varieties offered.

Our named varieties are all 1st size, treated bulbs. It is always safe, however, to dust
the bulbs before planting to avoid contamination.
Spergon Gladiolus Dust. Controls Thrip and Corm decay. A dust containing Spergon
and D.D.T. to be applied to bulbs before planting or storage in the Fall.
2 oz. envelope 50c; 1 lb. container $2.00 (Add 3% Sales Tax)

ACCA LAURENTIA scarlet orange
BLOEMFONTAIN salmon, yellow blotch
FIRMAMENT clear medium blue
GEN. EISENHOWER deep salmon rose
HAN VAN MEEGEREN yellow
JOHANN STRAUSS large clear red
LAVENDER DREAM light lavender
LEEUWENHORST rose, silver border
MANSOER blood red
MORNING KISS large pure white
PAUL RUBENS deep violet
ROSA VAN LIMA pure pink
SNOW PRINCESS white

PRICES

Any of the above named varieties:
$1.50 per doz.; $8.00 per 100—

Add 3 per cent sales tax
Postpaid.

A. S. & L. RAINBOW MIXTURE
A good mixture of flowering bulbs.
$1.00 pet doz. — $6.00 per 100
Plus 3 per cent sales tax. Postpaid.

GLOXINIAS

Six different varieties. Top size bulbs — 2
inches and up.
40c each — $4.25 per doz. 3 per cent tax

Tuberous Rooted

BEGONIAS

From Belgium’s Finest Fields

Double Flowered (Camelia) 2” Bulbs

Colors — Rea, Salmon, Yellow, White, Pink and Orange
Price: $3.50 per doz. 35c each. Plus 3% sales tax.

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A.S. & L., Dahlia Roots

The varieties which we offer have been chosen with special care.

They have been

thoroughly tested and may be depended upon to give the utmost satisfaction to the home

gardener.

DAHLIAS BY MAIL

All Dahlias offered in this catalog are sent
‘“‘Not Prepaid.’’ Minimum charge 10 cents.

Decorative Dahlias
Each

A. G. Goodacre. Lemon Yellow tipped White. 50c
Apricot Glow. Beautiful color of blended pink

and apricot. 35C
Blue Moon. lavender Shading to Lilac
Ur lentes, sie. Set ineiesn eat 75c

Black Diamond. Deep Garnet, almost black. 35c
Cherokee Brave. Dark Carmine, does not
TAC Crm ee eatin ay & irl Denies eh het aes die 50c
Commando. Phlox Purple Achievement Medal
Winner. 60c
Carolina Moon. A very attractive shade of
Empire (butter) yellow. 75c
Darcy Sainsbury. Considered the largest and

Tinestawhitererowlieen— | see ee ee, 5c
Dixie’s Wine Dot. Variegated, White
splashed with wine purple. .................... 75¢c

Edward Rund Fleisch. Mammoth bright red. 50c
Goldern Citv. Barium yellow flecked ~

celain rose. ................. PeESIC
Gypsy Girl. Rosaline pink streaked |
POrple ee, ee ey. sei eels: 50c

H. R. Skowell. Hugh Golden Yellow. .... 60c
Jean Kerr. Dependable White for cut flowers. 35c
Jane Cowl. Very large bright Bronzy Buff. 35c
Clariam Kelton. <A _ free-blooming large
variety of flame red with yellow reverse. 75c
Lakeside Ann. Yellow-gold and mallow
pink blend. Profuse bloomer. .....
Bright Embers. Bright red wit gold shadings 50c
Ruffled Giant. Very fine orange buff large
and free bloomer. 75c
Rita Wells. Large Grenadine Pink on buff. 50c
Student Prince. Long stemmed, clear,
bright gold...
Pink Giant. Large European ‘Dahlia. ‘Very
pOpularawREUTeRPINn Keer eee ee 50c
Charles Mastick. Deep apricot with pink
TOVCESC Perret ra ee ene od ee 50c

D-Day. Extra Good One Tone Pink. 75¢c
Lakeside Beauty—Light Pink and Cream
Blend. 75c

Ruby Taylor. Large clear Carmine Red. 50c

Minatures

Baby Hale. Very fine bronze to autumn
Shadedehowers: eee Gee eee 35¢
Fairy. Jersey Beauts pink _.. Perooc
Springhill. Rose - American Beauty Red 35c
Ike. Beautiful blood red good cut flower. 50c
Orchid Lady. Orchid pink. Extra good... 35c
White Fawn. Waxy white 3 inch bloom. 35c
Sylvia. Free-blooming, garnet red. one

Among the varieties sou will recognize a number of consistent prize winners
at the flower shows. A new up-to-date list.

Please add 3% Sales Tax to prices.

Cactus Dahlias

Honolulu. Gold strpied crimson, good cut
flower. 50c

Kelvin Sunrise. A bi-color, gold tipped garnet. 60c

White Wonder. Large fluffy white. Wavy
DEUS rere rte: fee carmen erty bind 8 mena 50c

Mme. E. Sawyer. Persian r~se good cut fiower. 75c
Jean Trimbee. Rich shade of petunia violet. 50c

Son of Satan. Large Scarlet. ..0..0000e. Tic
Peppermint Candy. Creamy white striped
crimson. 50c

Sabine. Porcelain rose shaded yellow. 60c
Torero. Turkey red Reverse primrose yellow. 60c

Volkaerts Champion. Large Semi Cactus
of rich yellow with salmon suffusions. 60c

Single Dahlias

Flanders Fields. Bright Scarlet. Collarette. Fi
Cc

Eckford Century. White, pencilled carmine. 25c
MorduGons V elvety fds ees tas 25c

Poland Spring. Red with large, bright golden
yellowscentersy rte een a eile 25c

Pequot Yellow. A beautiful yellow. .................. 25c
Tango. Orange tangerine. .....................c00..0. 25c
Lavender Single. Large Orchid. ...................... 25c
Century Pink. Clear, bright pink. .................. 25c

Snow Flake. Very attractive, pure white. ... 25c
Pompon Dahlias
Betty Ann. One of the best new pink’s. 35c

Sherry. Royal purple with long stiff stems. 35c
Pride. Dark Crimson Red. .................0000.00.005 25c
Taakas Yellow. Clear golden yellow ........ 35c
Little Dorothy. Cream and red. Shading

POAT DOLE cute Att ont aan aaa ee 35¢
Morning Mist. White wich rosy lavender

Center anges ips.) ar xc ee 50c
Snow Clad. A fine pure white. .................... 25¢

Sunny Daybreak. Small free blooming
amber.

Johnnie Peppin. Dark crimson. .................. 35c
Coral Glow. Rich Gold tipped with pink. 35c

Mary Munn. Pure Lavender. . . 85¢c
Garden Specia!s

No.1 1 doz. unnamed decorative Dahlias—
Valuet$3:50:.- 2s. ee eee F

No.2 1 doz. unnamed pompon Dahlias —
VAller$o.OOm ee eee eee eee

No.3 1 doz. unnamed large Dahlias —
Values $500.08. sesertcs-cccateene sn cniine oe cree tte eee oe

No.4 1 doz. unnamed Single Dahlias —
valuet$2:76% ett. Ses eee eee 1.75

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LAWN ACCESSORIES
To Help You Build and Maintain a Beautiful Lawn

Please add 3% Maine Sales Tax to all items on this page.
To build a lawn — the first things first. Good loam — a rake — fertilizers (see
page 48) and Sterling Quality Lawn Seeds (see inside front cover). We are also list-
ing below some accessories which you will find helpful.

WHEEL BARROWS
Herschel No. 10 Steel Wheel
Herschel No. 3 Rubber Tire
Buch “Whiz” Steel tray Rubber Tire
very light

$14.25
19.50

16.00

EVERGREEN SOIL SOAKERS — Soaks Soil
Thoroughly. Made of porous, mildew resistant
canvas. Fits any standard garden hose. Irrigates
where you want it.

18 ft. $2.50; 30 ft. $3.50; 50 ft. $5.75

Spike Disc Cultivator — for the aeration
of Lawns. 8 Discs—10” in diameter.
Price — $18.70

THE CYCLONE BROADCAST
SEEDER

Will sow Timothy, Clover, Oats, Wheat,
Rye, Buckwheat, Red Top, Hungarian Millet,
and all other grains and seeds perfectly even.
Regular price: $4.95 Heavy duty $5.75

Lawn special $20.95

SPREADERS FOR SEED & FERTILIZER

Jackson “Pony” 16 inch 32 Ib. cap. $7.65
Jackson No. 25 18 inch 20 lb. cap. 10.45
Jackson No 20T 20 inch 60 lb. cap. 16.25
Master No. 241D 75 lb. Cap. 51,95
Master No. 361 120 lb. Cap. SG)
Master Handi-Cart 10.25
PLYMOUTH PLASTIC HOSE
The Originators of Plastic Hose.

Feather weight 10 year guarantee.

25 ft. — $5.98 50) {t= $9.98
Lightweight 6 year guarantee.

29 ft. — $3.98 00 ft. — $6.98
Plastic Lawn Sprinkler

29 ft. — $3.98 50 ft. — $6.98

LAWN MOWERS
Toro Power Line — Send for catalogue.

No. 700 Electric Lawn Trimmer $29.95

HAND MO
Herschel 16” — $34.50 18” — $36.50
The Best Hand Mower made!

GRASS SHEARS

DooKlip Regular $2.50
DooKlip Snip-Itt — Ladies 1.60
DooKlip Long Handle 4.75
No. 119 - Snap Cut - Pruning 2.95
No. 118 - Snap Cut - Ladies 2.99

HEDGE SHEARS, ETC.

Village Blacksmith Line
Hedge 8 in. $3.50
Hedge Aristocratic 8 in. 4.50
Grass Wips PAS
Grass Snips 195
Grass Shears (Sheep) Loo
Grass Hooks (Sickles) 1.39
Hand Pruner 3.00
Hand Pruner Ladies 2.50

LAWN RAKES
Steel 14 Tooth $2.95 — 15 Tooth Bow $3.19
Wood

$2.45

Kleen Sweep, Steel Broom $2.00

Maguire 18” Bamboo Broom S1is(D

Maguire 24” Bamboo Broom S225
WEED KILLERS

NIAGARA 2,4-D Weed Killer. Kill weeds

economically and effectively with Niagara liquid
2,4-D — an Amine type. Mixes readily with
water. For general lawn use. For crop use.
% Pint 90c Pint $1.50 Gallons $4.75
CRAB-NOTT. A “Selective Chick Weed and
Crab Grass Killer. It destroys Crab Grass
without injury to lawn grasses.
Standard Formulae Sizes and Prices
4 oz., treats 600 square feet $1.00
16 oz., treats 2400 square feet 2.95

CRAB-NOTT ... WITH “2,4-D”

For conitroi of broadleaf weeds, such as
danelion, plantain, chickweed, ragweed, su-
mac, poisen ivy, etc.

4 oz., treats 600 square feet $1.25
16 oz., treats 2400 square feet 3.50
When April Showers Don’t Come Your Way

USE “NATURAIN

The Irrigator that’s “Right as Rain”

Primary Unit comes complete with end
cap and adjustable stand. $2.95
Extension Units $2.75

Naturain units are 5 feet long. Built for
years of Service. Made of durable aluminum

and stainless steel. Naturain will not rust or
discolor. No Moving Parts To Wear Out.

OES

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INSECTICIDES AND FUNGICIDES — F.0.B. Portland, Maine

ANTROL — African Violet Bomb. This handy
Insecticide protects house plants from sucking
insects that wither and discolor African Violets
and similar house plants. 6 0z. Bomb 89c

ANTROL — Kill Ants in the Nest! Ready
filled sets containing 4 feeders filled with syrup,
50c. Antrol extra feeders (each), 15c. Antrol
Syrup, 40z. bottle, 25c.

ANTZIX. The poison that kills sweet-eat-
ing ants. 1-2 oz. bottle syrup with 2 feeding
containers. Complete 50c.

“BLACK LEAF 40” - Look for the leaf or the
package. Destroying all sucking and many
chewing insects. 2 oz. 98c; 6 oz. $1.98; 12 oz.
$2.98.

CARBOLA. With Lindane. A combined disin-

fectant and white wash. One pound paints
disinfects 250 sq ft. 5 lb. $1.12; 10 lb. $1.87;
25 Ib. $4.59; 50 Ib. 8.32.

CHAPERONE - Liquid. Logs stay away from
anything sprayed with SUDBURY LIQUID
CHAPERNOE. Protects shrubs, trees, flowers,
vegetables, garbage pails, etc.

8 oz. $1.49 4 oz. 89c

CROW REPELLENT, STANLEY’S. Pre-
vents crows, other birds and animal pests
from pulling corn. Small can (enough for 1
bu. corn) 75c; large can (enough for 2 bu.
COTM) cb1.25.

CYANOGAS G-DUST. Fumigant for green-
houses. 5 lb. bulk tin $4.25; 25 Ib. tin $13.75.

CYANOGAS A-DUST. Kills rats, woodchucks,
rodents of all kinds. Full instructions with every
can. 1-lb. tin $1.25; 5-lIb. tin $4.25.

CYANOGAS ANT KILLER. Kills ants with
least trouble—a gas producing powder — flows
freely through the spout on the can—not a bait.

4-0z. can 50c

DD-IDE Garden Spray Concentrate 20% DD1
A water miscible concentrate containing 207
DDT, combined with wetting agent. Controls
insects on vegetables, flowers, shrubs, shade
and fruit trees.

SOZ 8 (0G eelG OZ S120 8 O2.0Z, o2.00)

DOGZIX. Protects Trees, Shrubs, Ornamen
tals from dogs, cats, rabbits, etc. Dogzix is :
liquid and is ready for instant use. 3 oz. bottl
50c; 6 oz. 75c. 3 ozs. enough to Treat 50 Trees

EVERGREEN — Garden Spray. Kills insects
on plants such as aphids, ants, cabbage worms,
rose beetles and other sucking and chewing in-
sects. 1 oz. 40c; 6 oz. $1.35

GULF AEROSOL BOMBS. Kill Flies, Mosquitoes,
Roaches, Ants, Flying Moths. 12 oz. bomb $1.35

PLANT HORMONES

Transplantone. One level teaspoon makes
10 gallons of solution, water your plants with
Transplantone to get better roots, more vigo-
rous growth and quality flowers. 3 oz. can $L

Rootone with Fungicide. A hormone pow-
der easy to use, which stimulates root develo-
pment. No skill is needed to apply, just dip
and plant. Newly added fungicide controls
damping off and other soil-borne diseases.
%4 OZ pkg. 25c; 2 oz. jar enough to treat 3,000
cuttings, $1.00.

Fruitone. Hormone spray for preventing
preharvest drop of apples. Holds apples on
the tree longer. Fruitone sprayed on flowers
produce better set of seed and fruit, such as
tomatoes, and beans. 2 oz. can $1.00; makes
25 gals. of spray.

HORMODIN—“The Root-Forming Chemical”
Simple, economical and scientific, the Hormo-
din treatment of cuttings brings increased
certainty to plant propagation.

Powder No. 1. A general-purpose powder es-
pecially good for carnations, roses, poinset-
tias, chrysanthemums, and similar types. 1%
oz. tin 50c.

Powder No. 2. Designed for many of the
woody and semi-woody types. 1% oz. tin 75c.

Powder No. 3. Designed for the more resist-
ant species including many evergreens and
dormant leafless cuttings. 1 oz. tin $1.00.

MAGIC STUMP REMOVER. Drill one or
two holes in stump: pour 4 oz. of Stump Re
mover in each hole and fill with water. Let
stanc 4 to 6 weeks; then pour in oil or
kerosene and burn. 8 oz. can $1.50

KILBRUSH (Bonide). Controls Woody and
herbaceous plants along roadsides, fence rose,
ditch banks, in pastures, along right-of-ways,
in parks and playgrounds.
fepterore2o ie pte 1-982) gt. $3.39; .J.gal.$9.90

TRI-OGEN — The All-Purpose Spray. Espe-
cially recommended for roses, asters, snap-
dragons, carnations, hollyhocks, delphiniums,
phiox, chrysanthemums, zinnias, golden glow,
dahlias, and many other plants.

A. Small Kit (makes 16 quarts) $2.49
Protects 12 to 20 roses for season
B. Medium Kit (makes 64 quarts) ... $6.25

Protects 50 to 80 roses for season
C. Large Kit (makes 32 gallons) ........ $9.95
Protects 100 to 160 roses for season

TRIO-GEN DUST — Three Way Dust — In-
secticide, Fungicide, Dust. Triogen Dust con-
tains the proper and laboratory controlled blend
of DDT, Rotenone, Fermate and Sulphur to
control sucking and chewing insects as well as
mildew, black spot and certain blights.

1 Ib. $1.19; 5 lb. $5.00

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INSECTICIDES AND FUNGICIDES — F. O. B. PORTLAND, MAINE

CUPRINOL No. 14 — Especially for Flo-
rists. The most widely used wood preserva-
tive for spraying and dipping flats, bench
boards, stakes, etc., in the Greenhouse. Re-
duces mildew and mold fungus — fumes non-

toxic. 5 gal. can $14.90
CUPRINOL No. 10 — For General Use.

An all purpose preservative for use above or
below ground on wood such as posts, fences,
poultry shelters, out-door furniture, etc.

Q@t. $1.75; gal $4.70; 5 gal. $22.00.

ISOTOX — Improved

(Lindane, Malathron and D D D)

One of the most effective control for
Aphis, Red Spider, Thrip, Jap Beetle, Mealy
Bug, and many other insects indoor and out.

4 oz. $1.00; 8 oz. $1.85; 16 oz. $2.95

SPERGON. A seed protectant for dust
treatment of corn, peas, beans, lima beans,
soy beans and other field and vegetable

seeds and bulbs.
1 lb. $2.50

Spergon Gladiolus Dust. Controls Thrip
and Corm decay. A dust containing Spergon
and D.D.T. to be applied to bulbs before
planting or storage in the Fall.

2 oz. envelope 50c; 1 lb container $2.00.

‘*‘Nico Fume’’ Pressure Fumigators
A safe, thorough economical method of
fumigating greenhouses and buildings. One-
half pound will fumigate 12,500 cubic feet.
Full directions on each can.
¥% lb. 1 only 60c; 1 doz $5.50; 1 Ib. 1 only $1.00;
1 doz. $10.00.

“Nico Fume” (Liquid). Used as a spray or

as a vapor. Does not stain nor injure blooms.
2 lb. can $4.00; 8 lb. can $13.80

Semesan. A general disinfectant for vege-
table and flower seeds or bulbs, and certain
plant diseases.

AW OZontiN epi; leOZ a till bao:

New Improved Semesan Bel. Treatment of
seed potatoes will bring you more profit than
ever before. This quick dip treatment has cut
treating costs to 1%c to 8c per bushel of seed
and gives equal or better control of seed-borne
Rhizoctonia and scab than the old soak treat-
ments. 3 oz. $1.05; 1 lb. $3.30; 4 lbs. $10.65

Triox. An Arsenical Weed Killer. Prevents
plant growth for one to two years. Use on
driveways, brick walks, paths, tile patios,
tennis courts, parking areas, where soil can
be poisoned and no plant growth is wanted.

1 qt. $1.00 1 gal. $3.50.

d-CON

The new RAT and MOUSZ eliminator con-
taining WARFARIN (Univ. of Wis. discovery)
and the wonder ingredient LUREX (Exclusive
d-Con Formula).

Concentrate 8 oz. $3.00
Ready Mixed (with Lurex) 1 lb. 1.69
Mouse Pruf 4 oz. .89

“BLACK LEAF” WARF

Ready Mixed - in Pelleted Form
Rats like Black Leaf Warfarin Ready
Mixed Bait, made with specially selected and
processed grain that never spoils. This quali-
ty product requires no artificial lures.

To Control Rats and Mice — place from %
cup to 2 cups of bait in each of several loca-
tions frequented by rats, or where rats have
been known to feed. Protect these bait sta-
tions from other animals by cages or bait
boxes. Examine these bait stations regularly
and replenish the supply of bait before it is
completely eaten, so that feeding can be con-
tinuous.

Baiting Should be Continued as long as
evidence of feeding is observed. Except in ex-
tremely heavy infestations this should be
from five days to two weeks.

1 lb. carton 98ec 4 lb. carton $2.98

SNAROL — For Slugs and Snails

Contains Toxaphene

of cutworms. Also for Army
Worms, Grasshoppers and
Crickets.

Bill oye 50c

2% lbs. $1.00

TREE TANGLEFOOT

A sticky material for banding trees, etc.,
prevents all destructive climbing insects
from reaching buds and foliage. Unexcelled
for grafting purposes.

Ib. $1.50; 5 Ibs. $7.00

TREE PROTECTOR

Guards against decay, fungus and gnaw-
by wild animals. Easily applied with brush.
Pt. Can 90c

TREE KOTE. An emulsion for pruning and
grafting. Apply cold to fresh pruning or
grafting wounds. Will adhere firmly to all
surfaces. 1 pt. 80c; 1 qt. $1.10; 1 gal. $2.65.

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POMO GREEN. For roses and
ornamentals. Dust or Spray. Leaf
green in color, no discoloration
of foliage. To control aphids,

iy» Spiders, mites, beetles, chewing
“= insects. Also Black Spot, Mildew.
t eg 8 oz. Push Pull 1# can 3# can
i Ee $1.25 $1.45 $3.25

1 ROTENONE. Dust or spray — stronger -

1% - non poisonous. For flea beetle, bean
‘ beetle, cabbage worms, squash and cucum-
ber insects.

1# can 70c 3# can $1.55

GARDEN DUST or SPRAY.
A safe - all around insecticide -
fungicide combination for gene-
ral garden use - vegetables -
flowers - ornamentals. Controls
beetles, worms, aphids and most
diseases.

1# can $1.25 3# can $2.45

BORDO SPRAY. A neutral copper fungicide
— for improved protection against blights,
leaf spot, mildew, black rot, anthracnose.
Use on potato, tomato, squash, cucumber,
melon, carrot, roses, etc.

1 can’ $1.00 oom CATIOGL. LU
GRO Pom
& ge POTATO and TOMATO. A dust

M& mato or spray. Contains DDT and
3» 2p°** ~=Copper. Controls early and late
blights, flea beetle, leaf hopper
and worms. Controls many min-
or insects.

1# can $1.00 3# can $1.90

Niagara Garden Products

" Insecticides Fungicides Weed Killers

SPRAY SCHEDULES — Please write for a complete Niagara Spray Schedule for flowers,
\ vegetables and ornamentals. It is free for asking.

KOLO FRUIT TREE. A Dust or
Spray. An adhesive protecting
fungicide plus DDT and Mala-
thion. To control insects and
diseases of Apple, Pear, Plum,
Peach. Controls worms aphis,
scab etc.

Ly Can pl.eoe oF Can o2.10

DDT 5 DUST. For fruits, vegetables, flowers.
Controls gladiolus thrip, corn borer, corn ear
worm, tomato worms, cabbage insects. Use
on aster, dahlia.

1# can 65c 3# can $1.35

CHLORDANE 6. A dust or
spray. Controls Cutworms cab-
bage maggot, root worms, ants,
leaf miner, roaches, sap beetle.

1# can 70c 3# can $1.60

CHLORDANE 45 LIQUID. A concentrated
spray — which is to be diluted. To control
roaches, ants, cutworms, root maggots, in-
cluding cabbage maggot and wire worms.
Chinch bugs and many more.

4 oz. 80ce 1 ptes.95

BLIGHT DUST. A superior neu-
tral copper fungicide only. To
control early and late blight,
mildew, etc. on tomato, potato,
celery and other vegetables. For
ornamental use.

1# can 85c 3# can $1.50

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DU PONT GARDEN CHEMICALS

FOR ALL USES

DU PONT “MANZATE”: A fungicide to ues upon potatoes, tomatoes, celery, carrots
and fruits. Manzate is especially suited for tomatoes without injury.
3 lbs. $4.14

DU PONT “MARLATE”* 50 METHOXYCHLOR INSECTICIDE. Controls cucumber
beetles, Mexican bean beetles, asparagus beetles, flea beetle, squash bugs, curculio of fruit,
flies, lice and many other insects of fruit, vegetables, animals and household. One of the saf.-
est insecticides from the standpoint of objectionable residue and hazard to people.

4 lb. bags $2.92

DU PONT DAIRY CATTLE SPRAY. Contains methoxychlor and is sold for use directly
upon dairy cattle and other livestock to control horn flies, stable flies, lice and ticks.
4 Ib. bags $4.00; 1 Ib. cans $1.25; 4 oz. can .45c

DU PONT DAIRY BARN INSECTICIDE. Contains methoxychlor and lindane for a resi-
dual spray in dairy barns to control flies. May also be used directly upon cattle for contro]

of lice and mange.
1 lb. cans $1.60; 4 lb. bags $5.40

DU PONT “FERMATE”’”* FERBAM FUNGICIDE. A black fungicide controlling many
fungus diseases of roses, carnations, snapdragons, geraniums, chrysanthemums, cyclamen,
tulips, apples, blueberries, pears, cherries, cranberries, and other crops.

3 lb. bags $3.25; 8 oz. cans $1.00

DU PONT “PARZATE”* ZINEB FUNGICIDE, DRY. Light yellow fluffy powder that
controls early and late blight of tomatoes, potatoes and celery; leaf and petal blight of aza-
lea and camillia; and downy mildew of curcubits.

6 oz. cans .85c; 3 lb. cans $3.30

DU PONT “ZERLATE”* ZIRAM FUNGICIDE. A white fluffy powder to control early
blight of tomatoes, potatoes and celery, antracnose of tomatoes, leaf diseases of cucum-
bers and brown rot of peaches.

50 Ib. bags $42.75; 3 lb. bags $2.70

DU PONT FLORAL DUST. Combined spray containing methoxychlor, “Fermate,” sul-
fur and rotenone for insect and disease control on many flowers throughout the season.
3 lb. bags $2.75; 1 Ib. cans $1.25; 8 oz. refillable dust guns 98c.

DU PONT ROSE DUST. Contains ‘Fermate” and sulfur for control of black spot, pow-
dery mildew and rust of roses. May be used as spray or dust.
1 Ib. cans $1.69; 8 oz. refillable dust guns $1.29

DU PONT VEGETABLE GARDEN DUST. Contains methoxychlor, zineb, and roten-
one for safe and effective control of many insects and diseases in the home vegetable gar-
den including blights of tomatoes and potatoes.

3 Ib. bags $2.75; 1 Ib. cans $1.25; 8 oz. refillable dust guns 98c.

DU PONT “AMMATE”* WEED KILLER. “Ammate” (ammonium sulfamate) has no
equal for eradication of poison ivy. Kills brush and other weeds and aids in rotting stumps.
This is the recognized chemical product for cleaning out driveways, sidewalks, and spots
where tough weeds grow. One application usually cleans out worst infestations without
hazard to children or pets. Easily dissolved in water for use in sprayer or sprinkling can.
Helps on hard to wet plants to add small amount of duPont Spreader-Sticker.

60 lb. drums $18.60; 6 lb. bottles $3.00; 2 lb. bottles $1.15

DU PONT TELVAR WEED KILLER. A low toxicity, nonvolatile, nonflammable wet-
table powder for use in areas where it is the objective to restrict all plant growth for an ex-
tended time. Apply in water at any time during the year 20 to 40 pounds per acre. Will re-
strict plant growth for more than a year. Must not be used within the root area of valuabie
plants or in areas later to be seeded or planted to lawns, crops, shrubbery or shade trees. May
be used on fence rows, lumberyards, railroads, oil terminals and storage tank farms, out-
door theatres, near highway markers and guard rails, electric power substations, pole
yards, fire lanes, military installations and other areas where bare ground is desirable.

50 lb. drums $187.50; 10 lb. drums $40.50

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GARDEN SUPPLIES (3 % Tax)

GERMAIN — HOTKAPS
Hotkaps protect plants against birds, insects,
rain, frost, hail or wind.
They force growth and
bring maturity 2 to 3
weeks sooner. Prices:

1000 for $19.75; 250 Pack-
age with Fibre Setter
$7.15; 100 Package with
Fibre Setter $3.90; Home
Package of 25 with Set-
ter 95c.
GERMAIN — HOTENTS

Hotents. Similar to Hotkaps but larger in
area, taller and reinforced with wire.

100 Hotents (or under) each $ .10
250 Hotents for 13.00
500 Hotents for 22.00
1000 Hotents for 38.00
Hotents Setter each 2.60

GERMAIN — TWIST-EMS’
Twist-Ems are the most
convenient and_ easiest
way to support all kinds
of plants in a quick and
unobtrusive manner.

Sunse2Z9cipeng10025$1. (5.
per 1,000 — 16 in. 50c per
100. — 250 ft. continuous
roll $1.00.

GERMAIN — FLYING DISKS
Scares birds, dogs, cats, and other pests
away from the garden. 10 Flying Disks to
a Package 30C

ANIMAL REPELLENT ROPE

Chases — Dogs, Cats, Wild Game Rats, Mice

Specially treated rope which may be wound
through evergreens, around hedges, shrubs
and trees or placed on the ground in front
of flower beds and the vegetable garden.
Animals steer clear of it, all season long.
Splendid for barns to discourage rat and
mice. 100 ft prepaid, $1.50

SUDBURY SOIL TEST KITS

Why try to grow plants in soil you’re not
sure of, when it’s so easy to test it and make
needed corrections?

Home Garden Kit (makes 20 tests) $2.98
Popular Garden (makes 50 tests) ...... 5.89
Horticultural Size (makes 100 tests) ... 14.95
Professional Size, De Luxe (makes 200
COSTS ) Rp es oce cues 29.95

fnoculate all Legume Seeds with
mS SOR he eR EY

OVER FIFTY YEARS OF SERVIC

When ordering, Always state name of seed.

ALFALFA AND PEANUTS,

CLOVERS (AB) | COW PEAS (£)
Size Retail Size : Retail
Itbuces st mrMaeS LEO) ame Ones BAR oc

1.05 Ess

BIRDSFOOT Trefoil—
Broadleaf and Narrow-

leaf
$.20
.60

2 bu. ea. ..

LESPEDEZA (L)

4 lb. ea. ...
1 bus eairace

SPECIAL CULTURES—
ive name of seed
when ordering. Big

PEAS, (C)
VETCHES (All But Crown)

100 Ib. size Trefoil, Crown Vetch,
(ES SOROS $ .95 Kudzu, Garbanzo
(Chick Pea), Lima
Bean, Sanfoin, Ses-
hania, Astragalus Sp.
SOYBEANS (S) (Milkvetch), Leucaena
2 bu. ea. . $ .45 glauca. Others upon

5 bu. ea . 65 Bhatt
‘ Te Du. €8. oe. $.29
oe Bt cee ole Libis Gass. = «10
BEANS (D) GARDEN SIZE—Peas, Beans,

Navy, Pinto, Wax, Sweet Peas and Lima Beans.

String, Kidney and
Great Northern
1 bu. ea. ..

Retail, €2s) a. -20
$ .60 12 to Carton

as id oe oe

Sipe AEA VARA eT

LILLY’S ANT CUPS

Kill easily, Safely, thoroughly.
HERE’S HOW

Pesky worker ants take quickly to deadly
bait in the Ant Cup. Worker Ants (having
become gorged) promptly disgorge the syrup
to the ants in the nest who partake of it
and are quickly exterminated.

Just soften the contents with a few drops
of water and place wherever ants are found.

Price 25c

MICA-GRO

Best seed-starting medium we know of.
Clean, light in texture and weight, sterilized,
treated with the nutrients, vitamins and
root-forming hormones necessary to early
growth. Mica-Gro holds water like a sponge.
It requires less frequent watering and mini-
mizes ‘“damping-off.”

Large pkg. 60c; Bag (2 cu. ft—1% bu.) $2.00

Planet Junior Wheel Hoes and Seeders

There are two outstanding reasons for buying Planet Jr. Implements. First—they do
their work in the most efficient way. Second — they keep on working long after cheaper
and less efficient equipment is worn out and discarded.

No. 17 Wheel Hoe $16.75
No. 17% Wheel Hoe osu
No. 18 Wheel Hoe 1250

No. 119 High Wheel Hoe $11.25
No. 119 W High Wheel Hoe 12.95
Send for PLANET JR. CATALOGUE!

46

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BIRD VITA-BANDS

You get better plants because
Vita-Bands eliminate transplant
shock by containing roots until
transplant time. Vita nutrient
feeds plant during initial growth.
There’s no nitrogen depletion of
soil. Plants mature 7 to 10 days
earlier.

Vita-Band “10” contains root
growth from 8 to 10 weeks on

annuals, perennials and vege-
table plants. Vita-Band “H” is
heavier — for growing periods

up to 40 weeks. Vita-Band ‘“D”

contains growth until you let
4 roots through — is not removed
_y at transplant time.

JIFEYPOT (Peat)

21% inch 3 inch
PKgo) 127) = 59 PKg, 65 = 59
Pico a4 98 PKe. a2 .98
Pe D0 ee 0 PKowe25 Fae
Pke.l00) ma 2.50 Pkeo e550.) 6 =e 50

NEW BIRD PEAT POTS. Have Strength and Nutrition.

Special ingredient gives added rigidity — helps prevent
breakage during shipping and handling. Roots pene-
trate freely after initial watering. Rugged rim makes
handling easier. Nutrient promotes healthy growth. For
annuals, bedding plants, vegetable plants — especially
when you perform transplanting operation. Two sizes
—- 2% and 3 inch. Packed 2,000 per case.

Florists Prices on this page

in case lots only

BIRD PERENNIAL POTS

Top Bot.
Height Dia Dia. Per M
5 8 7 % $65.00
6% 6 4% 58.50
BIRD PEAT POT 5% a 4 % 47.50
9% 7 5% 69.00

2% $7.00 per 1,000

2 13.00 per 1,000 Packed 200 per case

BIRDS GRO-TAINER FLATS

Just look at these many ad-
vantages: Bird Gro-Tainers
are molded from hard durable
fibre. They’re sturdy and rigid.
Flange around top provides
extra strength, permits easy
handling.

Bird Gro-Tainers may be
used with Bird Vita-Bands. No.
2 size holds six 2” Vita-Bands;
No. 3 holds twelve 1%” Vita-
Bands; No. 4 holds twelve 2”
Vita-Bands. All three sizes
packed 200 per case.

BIRD VITA-GREEN POTS. Bird
Vita-Green Pots disintegrate pur-
posely — but not until your plants
are transplanted, free from trans-
plant shock. Then, as the pot be-
comes part of the earth, Vita nu-
trient feeds the plant — promotes
luxurious growth.

No. Lb.
Per Per
Size Per M Case Case
Ba $7.10 2000 17
2% 8.60 2000 21
3 12.40 2000 on
3% 14.30 1000 20
4 16275 1000 31

For the Home Gardener
VITA-GREEN Retail Package

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“A. S. & L.” Wild Bird Food

Time was when our birds found all their food in the streets, roads and fields.

Now, with the advent of the automobile — all this is changed.

To preserve our birds they must be fed! (What would our world be without them?)
this is not only humane, but interesting too.

Place one of our Feeders outside the window — fill it with “A. S. & L.” Wild Bird

Food and watch the birds as they feed. You will soon learn to watch them and love

them.

Their favorite seeds and grains recommended by Audobon authorities are blended
in our own warehouse. Each variety fresh, clean and of high quality.

This mixture is our popular “A. S. & L.” Wild Bird Food. There is no finer Wild

Bird Food on the market!

For Parakeets - High Grade Feed Mixtures and Grit.

Now Distributors — HYDE WILD BIRD PRODUCTS

BIRDS FILLING STATION

An aerial oasis and super
restaurant
combined. Large picture
“ window encloses seed res-
ervoir, permitting visible
check on supply. 4 point
“ suspension reduces spill-
No. BH 52 $4.95

deluxe bird

age.

BIRD CAFE

W-16 $5.95

Not Filled
Hydcakes each 40c
Clear view glass top
protects food and
permits you to see
the birds in action.
Stained woodsy brown. Holds HY-
SEED and 2 HYDCAKES. Attaches
easily, from inside, to windowsill.
Height 8 in., depth 16 in., length
16 in.

DELUXE GLASS TOP FEEDER

Deluxe glass top feeders — 8 in.
linger than W-16 — advantage of
longer feeder is that more species
will feed at once.

No. W-25 $6.95

I’M DIOGENES

Seeks out hungry
birds. Feeds seed au-
tomatically. Authen-
tic old-fashioned lan-
tern design. Made of
sturdy, shaped metal.
Glass chimney. Easy
to install.

No. IDA $5.45

» Happiness.” Attracts useful,

COMMUNITY DINER
One of the most successful
and widely used feeders a
ever designed. An aerial
picnic ground for clinging
and perching birds. Holds
cups of assorted seed-suet
and pressed-peanut suet.
Ideal for Finches, Gros-
beaks and other perching
and clinging birds. Filled.
No. CDD $1.95

CHICKADEE DINER
For handing almost any-
where in your “Yard of

interesting, cheerful Chick-
adees, Nuthatches, Wood-
peckers and other clinging
birds. Filled.

No. CDA $1.45

BIRDS DINNER PAIL

Smart, new
bird feeder
;, that all popu-
falar birds will

use! No. DP4
$2.75

Easy-to-install, “hang anywhere” feed-
er that all popular birds will use. Sturdy
wire construction. Rubber covered
perches. Complete with full pint pea-
nut-suet-seed cake. “Birds Complete
Dinner” Refill for above No. BD3 $1.25
Recommended and approved by Nation-

al and Massachusetts Audubon Socie-
ties, National Wildlife Federation.

Allen, Sterling & Lothrop, Portland, Maine

FERTILIZERS

Prices Subject to Change Without Notice — all F.O.B. Portland

ALL FOOD Fertilizer
(Mineral Rich)

For Gardens and Lawns
Truly a Sterling Quality product.

5 lb. Bag 50c; 10 Ib. Bag 90c; 50 Ib. Bag $2.75.
(Tax Exempt)

“BOVUNG”

Plain, Dried, Cow Manure— free of
Weed Seeds
Clean, Odorless and Convenient to Handle.
A natural plant food for lawns, flowers,
shrubs and vegetables.
25 lb. Bag $1.90 50 Ib. Bag $2.95
(Tax Exempt)

WIZARD
Trade BRAND = Mark
PULVERIZED

SHEEP MANURE

An old favorite fertilizer for Lawns and Flowers

5 lbs. 50c; 10 lbs. 75c; 25 Ibs. $2.00; 50 lbs. $3.05
(Tax Exempt)

ORGANI — GREEN
All organic — Nature’s Own
FERTILIZER

For Beautiful Lawns
DO ba Bagi oo.25 80 lb. Bag $4.75

Chemical Fertilizers

Bone Meal —
5 lbs. 60c; | 10 lbs. $1.10; 100 lbs. $6.50
Nitrate Soda —
11lb.10c; 101bs. 70c; 100 lbs. $5.00
Super Phosphate — 100 lb. Bag ............ $2.50
Agricultural Lime — 50 lb. Bag ............ 1.10

(Tax Exempt)
FERTILIFE — Organic Compost

A scientifically composted material of
natural organic elements, vitally essential
for re-building “worn-out” soils. Clean and
safe to use. 5 Ibs. 90c; 50 Ibs. $3.50.

Special Hurried Note!

We have added Chair Cane to our lines.

Ask for Prices!

RA - PID - GRO

See back cover

“SEA-PEP”

Fish base (deodorized) fortified liquid
plant food. A balanced fertilizer for flowers,
vegetables and shrubs. The best fertilizer
known for growing Begonias.

1 pt. 89c qts. $1.30

Non-taxable

HY-TROUS

A Concentrated, Odorless

LIQUID FERTILIZER

1 Tablespoon makes 1 gallon.
3 02. 25c; 8 oz. 59c; 16 oz. 99c; 32 oz. $1.79;
Gal. $5.95.
(Tax Exempt)

gals. $3.75

MAINE PEAT MOSS

Ideal as a top dressing for lawns, peren-
nial flower beds and shrubs, also to im-
prove the physical condition of all soils.

Harge Bale (about, 20) bu;)iges. $5.35

% Bale. Sit ee 4.05

Zebu: Carton i... eee 2.10

o PK. Bag ’ Sy gt EG

ieee Bas se teh aoe io. ee OO
Add 3% Sales Tax

The Improved Compost Developer
Converts garden waste into Organic Ma-
‘ure.
25 lb. size (Makes 1250 lbs. Organic
Manure) Add 3% Sales Tax

SPRAYERS and DUSTERS For Every Purpose
DISTRIBUTORS OF THE WELL KNOWN NIAGARA, SMITH & LOWELL LINES

4

GRADES
For Potatoes

8-16-16, 2% Water sol.
8-12-12, 2% Water sol.
5-10-10, 2% Water sol.

For Corn and Beans

5-10-5991 % Water’ sol:
2-8, 1% Water sol.
5-10, 1% Water sol.

ALL FOOD
FERTILIZER
For GARDENS
and LAWNS

Directions for use on bag. For lawns approximately
4 lbs. to 100 square feet.

This remarkable fertilizer is mixed only for us by
the Sagadahoc Fertilizer Company according to
our own specifications.

On a sheep manure base, chemicals and mineral
traces have been added to make ALL FOOD a
superior fertilizer for vegetables, lawns and flow-
ers. As the name implies, it is ALL FOOD—with-
out sand or filler.

Truly a Sterling Quality Product

Following the modern trend of easier handling,
50-lb. bags will be our largest size.

50-Ib. bag, $2.75;
10-Ib. bag, 90c;
5-lb. bag, 50c

AGENTS

SAGADAHOC FERTILIZER CO., Inc.

Bowdoinham, Maine

Magnesia
Magnesia
Magnesia

Magnesia
Magnesia
Magnesia

Maine Fertilizers for Maine Farms

Write for Prices—Available February Ist, 1958
A New Special 8-6-2 “’Greenturf Food’’—Organic Base

(50-Ib. Bags Only)

GRADES
For Vegetables and Potatoes
5-8-7, 1% Water sol. Magnesia

For Orchards
10-10-10, 2% Water sol. Magnesia

For Hay and Pasture—Legumes
0-14-14, 1% Water sol. Magnesia

Goods packed in 80-lb. paper bags.
PLEASE NOTE: ALL GRADES CONTAIN WATER SOLUBLE MAGNESIA

rtllen, Sterling & Lothrop

Distributors of

RA-PID-GRO Plant Food

Analysis 23-21-17

RETAIL PRICE LIST

By Parcel Post—Add Charges

USE RA-PID-GRO All Year Long

JAN. For House Plants and Green-
: houses.
RA-PID-GRO is a FORMULA
FEB. For House Plants and Green-
Becomes a Plant Food When Beene
Water is Added
Amt. Water | MAR. Gives any garden a fast start.
cee EI APR. ) For Lawns, Trees, Roses,
2° O25 Gere ere $0.25 [eats MAY f Shrubs and Transplanting.
GEOZSH ets ou ee 50 45 qts. JUNE For luxuriant foliage—big-
8 ozs Peet 5: gals: ger, better blooms.
JULY) Foliar Feeding makes this a
| bY <*> eae a. © 1.30 30 gals. LUG U cecteeell ncbccdeons
2OIDSS 5 amet! 22509) 60 Faais: SEPT... Peps. ups falle bloohaea es
5. |DS.the ane eee 4157 WO Gals: used in fall planting.
10 Ibs . 9.00 300 gals. OCT. Treat Dutch bulbs and pre-
ee Tr eas 3 pare all plants for winter.
25. lbs. drum)enwe22s90 “s/>50Rqcis: NOV. sEobE louse Plants and aaa
25 1DSaal bag) 121.00) woOsaals: houses.
SOF lbs: subac) .42.00 1500 gals. DEC. Very popular Christmas gift.

NO OTHER PLANT FOOD HAS ALL THESE FEATURES

Acts Fast

RA-PID-GRO enters plants
almost immediately. Fast re-
sults make customers com-
pletely satisfied.

Leaves No Residue
Leaves no harmful deposit on
flowers, foliage. All ingredi-
ents become clear liquid.

Easy To Apply
Spray or sprinkle on plants.
Easily applied by spray equip-
ment, or watering can.

Repeat Sales!

Shows such good results that
folks who use it once come
back for more.

Non-Burning
Doesn't injure plants even in
hot weather if used accord-
ing to instructions.

Feeds Plants 6 Ways

Feeds all plants directly thru
the leaves, stems, buds, bark,
blooms. Also nourishes en-
tire plant thru roots.

Apply With Insecticides
Mixes readily with all pop-
ular insecticides, fungicides
and _ herbicides.

Fast Service

Your order shipped same day
received (except for carload
lots) .

100% Soluble

Dissolves instantly. Leaves
no sediment to clog sprayers.

Clean, Odorless
RA-PID-GRO solution is pale
green. The dry crystals and
the solution are clean, free
of unpleasant odor.

Feeds All Plants

Ideal for lawns, trees, Roses.
shrubs, evergreens, annuals,
perennials, vegetables and
all types of indoor plants.

Sold Since 1938

The first. liquid plant food
sold. Steady growth proves
reliability of our product.