MAY'S NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS, BEST FOR ALL CLIMES. 
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BONANZA KING. 
A Record Breaker Oat — Yields of 75 to 143 Bushels per Acre — It has given Great Satisfaction Everywhere 
and Thousands of Farmers Throughout the Country Having Raised Them say that They Stand at the Head. 
Dlnpt- Tnfinfinn The most prolific and distinct va- 
DmtK 1 *** t-«*rmil-» riety o£ Black Oats ever introduc- 
ed. Many farmers are convinced that Black Oats are more 
reliable croppers than white, wnich is to a certain extent true, 
as they will endure more hardship and exposure and still make 
a good crop. These oats are the result of an importation of 
seed from England several years ago, where black oats are 
much preferred and about three times as many are grown as 
of white oats. They are fully as good as the white sort for 
feeding, and are very early. The straw is very stiff, the heads 
are long, and yield heavy erops of grain, weighing thirty-five 
to forty-five pounds to the measured bushel. Claimed by many 
to be almost ' drought proof. Our seed has been carefully 
grown. They have always been free from rust, mainly on ac- 
count of vigorous growth arid early maturity. Lb. 25c, post- 
paid; pk. 35c, bu. $1.25, 10 bu. $10.00. © 
firklrlAfi fliiet Tne original seed of this sort was ob- 
UUIUCll V1USICI • tained direct from Scotland, and was 
carefully planted and grown by us. It proves to be Very hardy 
and a vigorous grower. In height it averages about the same 
as our famous Scottish Chief. The straw is very stiff, and is 
never known to lodge. It has a record of yielding 105 bushels 
to the, acre, when other varieties in the same field yielded only 
50 to 60 bushels. The seed we offer of this sort is grown by 
us, therefore the genuine. Lb. 25c, postpaid; pk. 60c,'bu. $1.25, 
10 bu. $10.00. & 
I i nral n flat e This new oat has done remarkably well 
L^lllltUlll } n a n sections. It is very early and thus 
far proved to be rust proof. It has given wonderful results 
as a yielder; in one instance 170 bushels were grown from one 
bushel of seed. Straw is stiff and strong. Grain is handsome 
arid is valuable for feeding as well as grinding for oatmeal, 
on account of its thin hull and heavy meat. Lib. 30c, postpaid ; 
pk. 25c, bu. 90c, 10 bu. $8.50. 
White Russian. 
The straw is very stiff, supporting long heads that stool 
freely and yield remarkably. The original seed stock was se- 
lected from a crop that weighed over 45 pounds to the measured 
bushel. The grain is as heavy as any in existence today, and 
from recent tests proves it far superior to any white oats in 
cultivation. The Bonanza King has been carefully selected and 
improved for several years until it now stands with a record 
that has never been equaled. We hope to supply all our cus- 
tomers, who want to change their seed and every farmer knows 
that change of seed is a great benefit, and, as long as such a 
grand variety can be had at as low a price, we believe it is to 
their advantage to do so. Order early as there promises to be 
an extraordinary large demand this spring. Lb. 25c postpaid; 
pk. 35c, bu. $1.00, 10 bu. $9.00. 
This splendid oat, although quite ex- 
tensively grown in some sections, is 
not as well known as some of the older sorts, and is not re- 
ceiving the attention it deserves. Some farmers who are not 
acquainted with the Russian Oat have an idea it is very late. 
It : will ripen from 4 to 6 days later than our earliest oat here 
in Minnesota. If a quantity of oats are to be sown it is always 
nest to sow two. kinds, an early and a late. Sow Scottish Chief 
lor early, and for second early sow White Russian. It will not 
shell out even if it does get over ripe. Heavy rain storms will 
not lodge it, for it grows such stiff and strong straw. The 
kernels are of good size and uniform length. The heads are 
long, : heavy laden, curve gracefully downward, sometimes 
nearly a foot in length, with kernels crowded closely together. 
It is in fact the prettiest white oat introduced, and will always 
bring the highest price on the market. In this great grain 
growing state, Minnesota, the Russian Oats are grown more 
■extensively than any other sort, which speaks well for its su- 
periority in the grain market, as well as its earliness. Our 
seed of this variety has been carefully selected, and we high- 
ly recommend it to our customers. Lb. 25c, postpaid; pk. 30e, 
bu. 90c, 10 bu. $8.50. 
Scottish Chief.— Foe illustration and description see inside front cover and page 3. 
