MAY'S NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS, BEST FOR ALL OLIMES. 
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THE PETALUMA 
INCUBATOR. 
' Capacity 126 Eggs. 
Price $20.00. 
Tliis machine with plain 
trays will hold up to 144 
eggs. This, as woU as the 
two larger modols, is fit- 
ted with drawers, com- 
monly called nursery, un- 
der the egg trays, to ac- 
commodate the chickens 
after iKiing hatche<l, our 
celebrated corrugated 
galvanized steel wire 
trays with extra tray for 
turning, moisture pans, 
egg tester, thermometer, 
lamp, burner, chimney, 
wicks, "Petaluma" regu- 
lator, the best self-regu- 
hiting apparatus in the 
world, and full directions 
for operating, and our 
Air-<!eU Indicator. 
We have other sizes of 
Incubators and will mail 
complete catalogue on ap- 
plication. 
Pearl Grit for Poultry. l\^^^goltZ'olf.^^^t'l 
Pearl Grit, which has become so iwpular the last two years. Analysis 
shows it contains over 95 per cent caHxjnate of lime. Read the follow- 
inff. "Odbll, III., March 27, 1898.— Gentlemen : I liave re<:eived the Pearl 
Gnt, and fed same to my fowls; it made a wonderful chanjje in eggs, both 
in number and hardness of .shell ; I shall never be without it. One of my 
neighbors ha.s 120 hens, and he only received twenty-eight to thirty eggs a 
day. I gave him twenty pounds of Pearl Grit to try. The third day after 
he stjirted to feed the Grit he received 90 to 110 eggs a day. Yours truly, 
J. G. Hank." Price by freight — GRADE A, Large size for chickens; 
25 lb. bag 65c, 100 lb. SI.SO, 200 lb. 2.25. GRADB 6, Crushed 
smaller for little chicks, same price. Not less than 25 pounds will 
be shipped. 
TP/^tj A /^^/^ In making up our list ofvarioties we have endeavored 
* ^■-''*^V^v^» give only such sort« as were of special merit and 
certain to give satisfaction. CULTURE— Usually theseedissown as early 
as possible m the spring after all danger of frosts is pa.st. It is a good plan 
to burn brash, rubbish or something of thissort in the.springon the ground 
intende<l for u.se as a seed bed, and then dig and thoroughly pulverize the 
earth to a depth of 12 or 1.5 inche.s, and mi.K ashes in with the 
soil. The seed .should be sown after that, and given a very 
light covering. When the plants attain a height of 5 or 8 inches 
they may safely be transplanted into rows 4 feet apart each way. 
Cultivate thoroughly, keeping the ground free from weeds. One 
ounce will .sow 25 "feet square, "producing enough plants for 1 acre. 
CONNECTICUT SEED LEAF. Best adapte<l to the climate of 
the Middle and Northern States, as it is hardier and endures cold 
better than other sorts. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, ^ lb. 70c. 
HESTER. A favorite variety, originatetl in Granville, N. C. 
Superior to all yellow varieties ; recommended by Mr. Brunette, 
of Jeffei-son, Wis., as one of the best for general cultivation. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, i4 lb. 75c. 
WHITE BURLEV. Best adai)ted to the Northern and Western 
States; the seed wc offer is of an improved type and far superior 
to the common White Burley being offered by some firms at a low- 
price. Pkt. IOC, oz. 35c, lb. SI. 25. 
STERLING. Ripens early : best adapted to the Northern States 
or any part of the country that is apt to have early frosts ; makes 
the silkiest of wrappers and sweetest of fillers. Pkt. 5c, oz 
M lb. 750. 
LITTLE ORONOKO. Best adapted to the Middle and Southern States : 
leaf is long and of good depth ; small stem . It will also stand in the hill 
after ripening without injury of becoming over ripe. Planters can rely 
on this seed to produce the very best type procurable. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 
li lb. 750. 
BIO HAVANA. Considered in the South one of the best that can be 
gro^vn ; a heavy cropper, fine flavor, and the earliest cigar variety to ma- 
ture and ripen. Will make two crops from one planting in the South. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, lb. 75c. 
BULLION. A stately, broad-leave<l, well formed, fine fil>ered sort, with 
the form and the habit of the Hester. Pkt. lOc, oz. 50c, 'A lb. SI. 50. 
BONANZA . A White Burley cross on Yellow Oronoko. Makes fine 
wranpers, fillers and cutters : it stands the vicLssituiIes of the season let- 
ter tlian the Burley. Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c, M lb. SI. 50. 
'FORPSTTPFP SFFDS ^""y varieties are easily 
y^,'^:'^'^^* I KCCr aCrCU.^. grown. It should be remem- 
bered that while some kinds sprout at once, others require several weeks, 
and a few lie dormant a whole season. Evergreen seeds should be kept in 
c(K>l, dry sand. Those with hard shells like the locust should be planted 
in the autumn. American elm, silver maple and a few other serfs ripen 
their seed early in the summer, and, if gathered and planted soon after 
they fall from the tree, will make fine plants the same se.ason. The seeds 
of other deciduous trees should be planted from the middle of April to the 
middle of May in drills alxiut two feet apart, and covered about half an 
inch in depth. 
EVERGREEN TREE SEED. 
lb. 
2SC, 
Arbor Vltae, American... 20c J2.00 
Balsam Fir 20c 2.00 
Red Cedar 10c 1.00 
Norway Spruce \Txs 1.60 
Austrian Pine 2.tc 
White FMne i>5c 
Scotch Pine 23c 
DECIDUOUS TREE SEED. 
oz. lb. 
Ash, American White.... 10c $0.75 
Ash, Black or Water 10c 1.00 
Ash.Oreen 10c 1.00 
Birch, American White... 20c 2.00 
Birch, European 10c .75 
Box Elder 10c .40 
Catalpa, Hardy 10c 1.00 
Cottonwood. „ 20c 2.00 
Elm, AmericBi 20c 2.00 
Hooey Locast, for hedges lOo .50 
Larch, European 20c 
Linden, American . 
Locust, Yellow . 
lOc 
lOc 
Maple, Norway lOc 
Maple, Sycamore 10c 
Maple, Sugar 10c 
Maple, Soft 10c 
Mulberry, Ru.s.sian 25c 
Mountain Ash, American 1.5c 
Osage Orange, for hedges 10c 
lb. 
*2.50 
2., 50 
a.50 
Ih. 
?;2.oo 
1.00 
.50 
.75 
.75 
1.00 
1.00 
2. .50 
1.25 
.75 
Hammond's Slug Shot. 
tion of the most potent insecticides and 
most .soluble plant food. W^hcn you or- 
der your seeds, if you have not tried , 
Hammond's Slug Shot, order a five or I 
ten-pound package, and use it as per I 
directions given with each package. 
Not prepaid, 5 lbs. 35c, 10 lbs. 
65c, 50 lbs. $3.00, 100 lbs. S5.00. 
DUllC riOUr, ground bono, 
and is one of the best fertilizers known. 
It is entirely fr<» from foreign matter, so there is no danger of intro- 
ducing seeds of weeds, etc., in its anplication. As a lawn dresser it is un- 
surpassed. Should be applied at the rato of one pound to fiftv square 
f(K!t of lawn. It is an excellent fertilizer for all hou.se plants auvl garden 
truck, and is highly recommended by all who have used it. 5 lbs. 25c, 
50 lbs. SI. 75, 100 lbs. $3.00. 
Sterilized Sheep Manure LTwnirXis™ot3 
cheaper than the other fertilizers, but e<iually as effective, and highly rec- 
ommended for early spring dressing, and for large plots. It Ls prepared 
froin the fresli droppmtjs of grain-fed sheep, is thoroughly sterilized and 
siften to remove all foreign matter, foul seeds, etc. , dried, pulverized and 
rendero<l odorless in procf-ss of manufacture. It is far suiierior to the sun- 
dried article, maile from grass-fed sheep, which is offered by many dejil- 
ers, as it contains a higher percentage of plant fowl mgre<lients. It makes 
an excellent fertilizer for roses, chrysanthemums and all flowering plants, 
bringing them into bloom quickly and increasing the size and quantit v of 
the blossoms. For tliis purpose it is usually applied in hquid form, using 
one iiound to five gallons of water. It can also be used: for all garden 
vegetables and plants, and can be applied either in the row or hill when 
planting, or later as a top dre.s.sing. By express or freight, 25 lb. 
sack 75c, 50 lb. sack SI. 10, 100 lb. sack S2.00. Prices on 
larger quantities quoted on application. 
FllfplcJI Wf>f»H l^illft* The Gardener's Friend. Tliis is 
l^uic^iva. TT ecu rvilici . a preparation for killing weeds in 
walks, can iage drives, stable yards, courts, etc., and k(<!ping them under 
the whole season. It brightens gravel walks without staining or impart- 
ing any unplea.sant o<lors or making the paths greasy. It is apowder,and 
contains full instructions for using on the can. Put up in 3-lb. cans, suffi- 
cient for 100 .square yards of path. Per can 50c. 
Bowkers Food for Flowers. ^JHf^^^PSoo?) 
A dressing made expres-sly for plants grown in the house, 
garden or conservatory: clean, odorless, and producing 
early and abundant blossoms, and healthy, luxuriant plants. One 
small package is enousjh for thirty plants for three months. De- 
cidedly the best dreasmg for potted plants. Small packages 
25c, large packages 4Sc, postpaid; by express, small 
packages 15c, large packages 25c. 
May's Odorless Lawn Dressing, 
A perfect fertilizer for all lawns, rendering them green, 
thrifty and luxuriant throughout the entire season. This 
dressing is prepared so that it will act gradunllv throughout the 
season, n^storing old lawns to full luxuriance and giving new 
ones that^green, thrifty, velvety appearance so much desirc<l in 
a lawn. It is perfectly odorless, so that it may be applied by any 
one at any time without the least offense. It may l>e apphed at 
any time during the season when the lawn needs nourishment. 
If you want nice velvety lawns, .sow our lawa seed, use our Odor- 
less Dres.sing and follow the cultural dire<!tions given on pa ge 01, 
and you cannot fail to obtain best results. 5 lbs. 25c, 10 lbs. 45c, 
25 lbs. 90O, 50 lbs. $1.75, 100 lbs. $3.00. 
"Jadoo" Fibre and "Jadoo" Liquid. 
JADOOFIBRELsanewaulxstanceforgrowingplantsofallkinds. Itwas 
invented by Col. Thompson, of the Royal Army, and Fellow of the Royal 
Horticultural Society of England, and is highly rtx-omniendtd by garden- 
ing authorities there. It suitsall kinds of plants, is only half a-s heavy as 
earth, and cleaner to h.indle; requires no soil to mix -with it and no ma- 
nure. It increa,ses the size and the brilliancy of flowers. Seeds germinate 
and cuttings root in it quicker than in earth. Owing to its spongy nature 
It retains water much longer than earth. Plants transplanted in Jadoo 
Fibre do not flag, even if in full bloom, s lb. box 30c, 10 lb. box 50c, 
'^^.[*i^^?.V.;}R' of 120 to 130 lbs. $3.75, ton S50. 
JAUOO Liguiu revives drooping plants, increases the size and profusion 
of bloom. It is both meat and drink to pl.-mts of all kinds. It can be used 
on plants that are grown in earth or Jadoo Fibre. Pt. bottle 25c, 2-Kal. 
can $1.50, 5-gal. can $3.75, lO-gal. can S7.50. 
Hand I flwn Pnllff* Ju-stthethingforrolllnglawns. Made 
, fl •-<*VVM I^UlICr. intwosizes.entirelyof iron, and last 
a lif('time. First size, in one piece, 26 inches in diameter, 18 inches wide, 
weight 190 pound.s. Price $13. 00. Second size, in two sections, each 
section 22 inches m diameter and 12 inches wide, weight 275 pounds. 
Price $21,00. 
This is a thor- 
oughly goo<l ma- 
chine in every 
respect, w i t li 
fine cast steel 
knives, open 
cvlinder,three blades, 
714 inch wheel, and is 
so ea.sy-runniiig that a 
child can use it. It iaa 
mower which gives a 
continuous cut, does 
smooth and excellent 
work. 
Note— If you want a 
12-inch Ijawn Mower 
we can supply samefor 
S2.eO, or the 16-ineh 
"Slasher" I..awn 
Mower for only 
sa.oo. 
Il-known 
Lawn Mower 
SLASHER, ri'-ln^,- 
for only $2.75. 
