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It is very ess^uLial to sow the seeds of deciduous trees at the proper time. Those with hai-d shells like the locusts 

 should be planted in the fall or placed in boxes with sand, and exposed to frost before plantinj?, otherwise they may lif» in 

 the ground from one to three years before sprouting. If too late in the spring to expose them to the action of the frost 

 pour water which is nearly boiling over the seeds and let it stand till cool, when a portion of the seed will have swollen; pica 

 these out and scald the rest again, continuing till all have swollen. 



The seed of the other deciduous trees on our list should be planted from the middle of April to the middle of May in 

 drills about two feet apart, and covered to the proper depth, or about twice the diameter of the seed. ' 



Ash, White (Frao-uius^mencaua).— Requires a moist, 

 deep soil, on which it will grow very rapidly. It deserves 

 special attention from those who wish to grow trees for tim- 

 ber. Succeeds best from seed, which should be planted lilce 

 corn, where the trees are to stand, but not over an inch in 

 depth. When grown singly it is very ornamental, forming a 

 large, round head. About 1.200 seeds per ounce. Oz. 10c; 

 2 Oz. 15c; ^ Lb. '20c; Lb. 50c. 



Ash, Europ>ean (Fraxinus excelsior).— Succeeds best 

 in rather a warm climate: thrives upon the plains in deep soils, 

 but does poorly on stiff clay or light sandy soils. Its timber 

 is valuable in carriage making and manufacturing. About COO 

 seeds per oimce. Oz. lOc; 2 Oz. loc; H Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 



Birch, White (Betula aZ?)a).— The birch does best in a 

 cool, humid climate, and is readily propagated from seed. The 

 seed thrives best on new ground. It scarcely admits of any 

 covering, but will grow if simply- pressed into the ground with 

 the feet. When one year old, transplant into nursery rows. 

 When two or three feet high, set out the young trees where 

 they are to remain. Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. loc; h Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 



Larch, European rLar/aj-Furopcea).— Grows to a large 

 size and makes e.xcellent timber. .The seed should be sown 

 in a half shady situation. Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; ^ Lb. 40c; 

 Lb. $1.50 



Linden, European iTUia Enropcea). —Wood very 

 white, light, not liable to crack, and much prized for cabinet 

 work, and the panels of carriages. It should be planted 

 by all bee keepers, as no flower yields better honey nor 

 in greater abundance. Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; ^ Lb. 25c; 

 Lb. 75c. 



Locust, Honey (Oleditschia triacanthoa).— The seed ot 

 the Honey Locust should be treated with hot water, other- 

 wise it might he in the ground from one to three years with- 

 out sprouting. Take up and heel in or cover the plants in the 

 fall, and set out the next spring. After one or two seasons' 

 growth, they become perfectly hardy. About 2,800 seeds per 

 poimd. Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; ^ Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 



Locust, Yellow (Robinia psev.do-ocacia^.—This tree 

 grows so rapidly that railroad ties may be cut from it ten 

 years from the planting of the seed, wliile the durability of 

 its timber is well known; fence posts of it having stood for 

 sixty years. Culture same as for Honey Locust. One ounce 

 contains about 1,000 seeds. Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; H Lb. 20c; 

 Lb. 50c. 



riulberry, Russian Of rapid growth, resembling the 

 apple tree in habit, with a grayish bark and drooping 

 branches. It is very easily culti vated and kept in dwarf form ; 

 makes a fine hedge and wind break. It bears very young, 

 and the fruit is sim^ilar to the blackberry, varying in flavor 

 from sub-acid to sweet. In cold regions especially, this 

 should prove a very valuable variety for its timber, shade and 

 fruit. About 20.000 seeds per ounce. Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; 

 h Lb. 7oc; Lb. $2.-50 



Mulberry, White (Moms alba).— Desirable for feeding 

 silk worms. Grows readily and i-apidly from seed, which 

 should not be covered too deep, as it is quite small. It de- 

 lights in a warm, dry soil, and will succeed in almost any 

 place that will produce a good corn crop. Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c: 

 h Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.25 



Miscellaneous Farm Seeds 



Prices of the following articles on this page subject to 

 change. The pound prices include postage', bushel and 100 

 pound prices are by freight or express, at purchaser's ex- 

 pense. 



BARLEY, COMMON Barley succeeds best on rich lands 

 more sandy and lighter than tho.se adapted to wheat. It is sown 

 in the spring, and can be grown farther north than any other 

 grain. Use about two and one half bushels per acre. 



3 Lbs. by mail .50c; $1.00 per Bushel of 48 Lbs. 



BUCKWHEAT, COMMON Buckwheat, should be sown 

 about tiie 20th of June, broadcast, at the rate of about one- 

 half bushel par acre; the average yield being from twenty- 

 five to thirty bushels. It should be threshed as soon as dry, 

 for if allowed to stand in mass, it is apt to spoil. 



Z Lbs. by mall 50c; $1.00 per Bushel of 48 Lbs. 

 BUCKWHEAT, JAPANESE The plants are large and 

 vigorous, maturing .seed earl}', and resisting drought and 

 blight remarkably well; the grain is much larger and has a 

 thinner hull than the Common or the Silver Hull. We recom- 

 mend this especially for well drained or sandy land, and the 

 drv climate of the western plains. 3 Lbs. by mail 50c; $1.25 

 per Bushel of 48 Lbs. 



BUCKWHEAT, SILVER HULL This improved variety 

 is mucli better than the old sort. It is in bloom longer, 

 matures sooner, and yields double the quantity per acre. 

 The husk is thinner, the corners less prominent, and the grain 

 of a beautiful light gray color. 3 Lbs. by mail 50c; $1.10 

 per Bushel of 48 Lbs. 



FLAX FOR SOWING {Linum usitatissimum). Sow late 

 enough in tlie spring V) avoid frogt, and early enough to 

 secure a good stand, and enable the crop to ripen before the 

 fall rains. A fair averasre quantity of seed to be sown on 

 an acre is one-half bushel, when cultivated for seed; if 

 for the fibre a larger quantity should be sown. Cut before 



?iuite ripe and if the weather be dry, let it lie in the swath a 

 ew hours when it should be raked and secured from the 

 weather; thresh early in the fall and in dry weather. Lb. 20c; 

 $2.25 per Bushel of 56 Lbs. 



HEMP (^Cannabis sativa). If raised for manufacturing, 

 must be sown broadcast, at the rate of one-half bushel to the 

 acre; if for seed, it should be planted in hills four feet apart, 

 and the plants thinned out to three or four most vigorous 

 stems in each hill. Lb. 20c; $3.00 per Bushel of 44 Lbs. 



(Pnnicum Germnnicnm). 

 This is a species of annu- 

 _ al millet, growing less 



rank, with smaller stallcs. often yielding two or three tons of 

 hay per acre. It is very valuable and popular with those who 

 are clearing timber lands. Sow ..r.-^ pnUivatP iik*> millet. 



Lb. 20c; 100 Lbs. at market price. 



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