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WISCONSIN HORTICULTURE 
December, 1918 
Fertilizer Makes Good in Wis- 
consin 
It is such a short time since the 
average western farmer looked 
upon fertilizer as a special form of 
deviltry designed to ruin his farm 
that the rapid spread of the fertil- 
izer idea through the same terri- 
tory seems all the more remark- 
able. 
Not the least of the causes of 
this change of attitude, are the 
many practical demonstrations 
carried on here and there under 
the direction of level headed 
county agents. 
We reprint below the conclusion 
of County Agent L. L. Oldham, of 
Walworth county, Wisconsin, as 
set forth in his “News Column” 
in the 14 newspapers of that 
county. 
“The fertilizer experiments 
carried on in our county the past 
summer have proven beyond ques- 
tion the value of feeding the 
plant. Phosphorus seems to be the 
controlling element in most Wal- 
worth county soils. At least this 
is true in the growing of all our 
cereals. Acid phosphate or mixed 
fertilizers high in available phos- 
phorous with farm manure gave 
excellent results and returned 
much more than cost in quality 
and quantity of produce. In those 
cases where available phosphate 
fertilizers were applied to barley, 
oats and wheat, the stand was 
more uniform, the straw was bet- 
ter, the heads were longer and 
larger, and the kernels were 
plumper. The increased yield per 
acre paid the fertilizer bill and 
then some. Where this element 
phosphorus was applied in avail- 
able form to corn in connection 
with farm manure, maturity was 
hastened ten days. The corn 
plant showed health and vigor. 
TELLS THE TRUTH 
With carefully written descriptions, true illustra- 
tions and conservative statements, Olds' 1919 
Catalog is a true guide and a most valuable 
book for everyone needing seeds. 
OLDS’ SPECIALTIES 
Seed Potatoes. The new Olds’ White Beauty 
and 10 others, choice certified stock. Seed Corn— 
Wisconsin fancy ear corn. Seed Oats, Wheat. 
Barley, Clover, Alfalfa, Timothy, Wisconsin 
tested, high-grade seed. Samples FREE, all 
field seeds. Buy from samples. Garden Seeds, 
Flower Seeds, Bulbs, Nursery Stock, Poul- 
try Supplies, Tools, etc. 
Write today for Olds* 32nd Annual Catalog 
L L. Olds Seed Co. 
The fertilizer bill was paid by the 
increase in quality and quantity 
of the crop and the land is im- 
proved and made better for the 
next two years to come . — Fertilizer 
News Bulletin. 
McKAY NURSERY 
COMPANY 
MADISON, WISCONSIN 
Nursery Stock of 
Quality 
for Particular Buyers 
Have all the standard varieties 
as well as the newer sorts. Can 
supply you with everything in 
Fruit Trees, Small Fruits, 
Vines and Ornamentals. 
Let us suggest what to plant 
both in Orchard and in the 
decoration of your grounds. 
Prices and our new Catalog 
sent promptly upon receipt of 
your list of wants. 
Nurseries at 
Waterloo, Wis. 
RULES OF ENTRY. 
1. Exhibits must be arranged ready for judges by 1 :00 P. M. Wed- 
nesday, January 8th. This will be strictly enforced. 
2. Four apples constitute a plate, no more, no less. 
3. Competition open to all residents of Wisconsin, but premiums 
paid only to members. Successful exhibitors, if not members, must 
forward fee for membership before receiving check for premium ; 
fee for annual membership, fifty cents. 
Members or others unable to attend the meeting may send fruit to 
the secretary, who will make entries and place fruit on exhibition. 
Transportation charges must be prepaid. 
All entries must be made on regular entry blanks which will be 
furnished by the secretary on application. 
F. Cranefield, Secretary W. S. II. S. Madison, Wisconsin. 
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HARDY OLD FASHIONED PLANTS 
OUR SPECIALTY 
The best varieties for Wisconsin conditions, carefully grown and 
carefully packed. Write for prices 
WILLIAM TOOLE & SON 
Hardy Plant and Pansy Farm Baraboo, Wis. 
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