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JAPANESE BUCKWHEAT — I would advise all who grow Buckwheat 

 to give Japanese a trial. It is not only the very best, but by far the most produc- 

 tive and profitable variety in cultivation. From % bushel'of seed sown, 40 bush- 

 els of good seed have been harvested. A glance at the illustration will show the 

 peculiar shape of kernels, and also that they are nearly twice the size of any other 

 variety. In color the kernel is a rich dark brown. Straw is heavier, and branches 

 more than the Silver Hull, while it need not be sown as thickly as other varieties. 

 Flour made from the Japanese is fully equal if not superior to any other sort. It 

 ripens a week earlier than Silver Hull, and yields two to three times as much. 

 Can be planted as far north as New Hampshire. It is also an excellent variety for 

 bees. Pkt. 15 cents, lib. 50 cents; 3 lbs $1.25: by mail postpaid. By express or 

 freight, peck, $1.50 ; bushel, $3.00 ; 10 bushels, $22.50. 



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There is no doubt that the New Japanese Buckwheat is THE 

 MOST PRODUCTIVE OF ALL. To prove it, I will pay Fifty 

 Dollars October 1st, 1889, to the customer raising the largest 

 quantity of seed from 1 pound purchased from me this season. 



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SILVER HULL BUCKWHEAT.— This variety continues in bloom 

 longer than the common Buckwheat (therefore better for bees), matures a few 

 days sooner, and under the same conditions yields much better per acre. The 

 flour is whiter and more nutritious, while on account of the thinner husks 15 to 20 

 per cent, waste is saved in grinding Pkt., 10 cents; 1 Hi., 35 cts.; 3 lbs.. 90 cts.; by 

 mail postpaid By express or freight, peck, 75 cents; bushel, $2.00. 



NEwTlJSTRALIAN "BROOM CORN This new Australian variety, 



which I take pleasure in offering my customers this year for the first time, is with- 

 out doubt one of the most profitable varieties for the Am. grower of Broom Corn. 

 Imported from Australia a few years ago, it has only been grown in this country to 

 a limited extent, but all who have ever seen or examined the brush, consider that 

 it makes far better brooms than any variety they have ever grown. 

 Some idea of its producing qualities can be had from the fact that it has readily 

 produced in this State 500 brooms to an acre, and 50 bushels of seed. The brush 

 does not get crooked or tangled, like many other varieties, and the gentleman who 

 grew the seed 1 have to sell this season could not find 25 tangled brush in an entire 

 field of more than an acre. The brush, in addition to being so straight and fine, is 

 nearly as long again as the ordinary evergreen variety, and will invariably 

 bring' better prices, when put on the market than any other sort I have ever 

 seen. My supply of seed is very limited indeed this year, being hut little over 

 50 bushels, consequently while I think I will be able to fill all pound and three 

 pound orders sent me, I must decline to fill peck orders, after my stock is 

 reduced below 20 bushels. Packet, 15 cents ; pound, 75 cents ; 3 pounds, $2.00. 

 Bv express or freight, peck, $3.00. 



IMPROVED EVERGREEN BROOM CORN The best for 



general cultivation, and is more largely grown than any other variety ; brush 

 firm, of good length and bright green color ; never gets red, and brings the 

 highest market price. By express or freight, peck, 75 cents ; bushel, $2.00. 



CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BROOM CORN A strong growing 



variety, much resembling the Evergreen, but longer in brush ; a bright golden 

 color when ripe. Good for making hurl brooms. Bv express or freieht, peck, 

 $1.00; bu., $3.50. By mail, both varieties, large pkt,', 10c; lb., 40c; 3 lbs,, 90c. 



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 $17. OO, a "Planet Jr." 

 Combined Drdll only 

 $10.20, etc., ete. 



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Apple, oz., 15 cts., lb., 55 cts.; Cherry Mazard, oz., 15 cents., lb. ,.45 

 cts.; Peach, oz., 10 cts., lb., 35 cts.; Pear, oz., 30 cts., lb., $2.70; 

 Quince, oz., 30 cts., lb., $2.70 ; Arbor Vita;, American, oz., 40 cts., lb., 

 S3. 60; Silver Fir, oz., 15 cts., lb., $1.35, Hemlock, oz., 50 cts., lb.> 

 $4.50; Scotch Pine, oz., 20 cts., lb., $l.SO , White Pine, oz., 30 cts., 

 lb., $2.70; Norway Spruce, oz., 15 cts., lb., $1.35; White Ash, oz., 15 

 cts., lb., $1.35; White Birch, oz., 15 cts., lb., $1.35; Box Elder, oz., 

 15 cts., lb„ $1.35; Hardy Catalpa, oz., 15 cts., lb., $1.15; European 

 Larch, oz., 15 cts., lb., $1.35; European Linden, oz., 15 cts., lb., $1.35 ; 

 Honey Locust, oz., 10 cts., lb., 55 cts.; Yellow Locust, oz., 10 cts., lb., 

 55 cts.; White Mulberry, oz., 25 cts., lb., $2.00; Russian Mulberry, 

 oz., «0 cts., lb., $5.40. 



OSAGE ORANGE.— This will produce, with proper cultivation, a good 

 hedge in from 3 to 4 years, from the seed, that will turn all kinds of stock. Oz., 

 15 cts.; lb , 65 cts. Bushel, by express or freight, purchaser paying charges. $7.50. 



PEACH PITS. Natural.— By express or freight, $1.25 per bushel. 



MAMMOTH RUSSIAN .— Sunflower seed is one of the best egg- 

 producing foods known for poultry, keeping them in fine condition and 

 largely increasing the supply of eggs. It can be sown any time up to the 

 middle of July. It should he grown by every poultry breeder who has the 

 opportunity to raise only a few stalks even. It may be set in any soil where 

 other fruits 



and vegeta- 

 bles cannot be 

 conveniently 

 raised or any- 

 where where 

 the soil is not 

 easily cultivated. The 

 flowers are double the 

 size of the common va- 

 riety, and as a bearer it 

 far excels the latter. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; pt., 30 cts.; 

 qt., 50 cts.; postpaid; by 

 express, $1.25 per peck. 



BLACK GIANT.— 

 This magnificent Sun- 

 flower produces even 

 larger heads than the 

 Mammoth Russian. 

 Seeds are short, un- 

 usually plump, and filled 

 full of meat, while on ac- 

 count of the thinness of 

 the shell it is at once 

 more easily eaten by the 

 fowls than other varie- 

 ties. Another good 

 quality is that the seeds 

 are held very tightly in 

 the flower, and are not 

 as easily shelled or as 

 readily eaten by birds as 

 other sorts. There is 

 nothing more healthy 

 for poultry, or that will 

 so cheaply increase egg 

 production. Pkt., 15 cts. ; 

 pint, 40 cts. ; quart, 75 

 cts., postpaid. 



<J£>^> fT Will again be paid, October 1st, for the largest 

 3^^5^J Sunflower raised from Maule's Seeds in 1889, 

 either Black Giant or Mammoth Russian. The $25.00 premium 

 in 1888, was secured by R. G. Thompson, White Cottage, Ohio. 



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