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DIGGS & BEADLES SEED CO., INC., RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 
D & B’s Bird Seed 
D. & B. SPECIAL MIXED BIRD 
SEED—This seed is thoroughly mixed 
by us in the proper proportions to form 
the correct ration for song birds. Per 
lb., 10c; 3 lbs., 25c. 
PLAIN CANARY SEED—Per lb., 
12c; 5 lbs., 45c; 10 lbs., 75c. 
BIRD RAPE—Lb., 10c; 10 lbs., 60c. 
Sorghum—Continued 
ger of frost is past. For Syrup row in rows 3 feet apart, about 
15 lbs. to the acre. For fodder, sow broadcast about 75 lbs. 
to the acre. Sorghum should be more generally grown for 
making syrup. It is easy to grow and many people much 
prefer home-grown sorghum molasses to Southern syrups. 
Makes a splendid hay or green forage when seeded together 
with Cow Peas broadcast at the rate of 25 lbs. of Sorghum 
and 60 lbs. of Peas to the acre. This combination should be 
sowed only on good land, however, when it will make a heavy 
crop of hay. 
SUGAR DRIP—This is decidedly the best variety for making 
syrup, also good for fodder, or green feed. Lb. 18c; 5 lbs. 
70c; 10 lbs„ $1.25, postpaid. Not postpaid, lb. 10c; 10 lbs. 90c. 
Larger quantities quoted on request. 
EARLY AMBER—Grows 10 to 12 feet high; yields heavy nu¬ 
tritious forage, either dry or cured; very sweet; also makes 
good syrup. Lb. 15c; 5 lbs. 50c, postpaid. Not postpaid, lb. 
8c; 10 lbs. 50c. Larger quantities quoted on request. 
KAFFIR CORN 
KAFFIR CORN—A good forage crop. Makes a heavy growth; 
very nutritious ; its grain makes a particularly valuable feed 
for stock and poultry. Sow 50 lbs. to the acre broadcast; 
30 lbs. if drilled. Lb. 16c; 5 lbs. 55c, postpaid. Not post¬ 
paid, lb. 8c; 10 lbs. 50c. Larger quantities quoted on request. 
HEMP SEED—For pigeons, parrots 
and poultry feeding. Lb., 10c; 10 lbs., 
60c. 
BIRD MILLET— A large seeded Mil¬ 
let for bird feeding and baby checks. 
Per lb., 10c; 10 lbs., 50c. 
BLUE MAW or POPPY SEED—A 
good tonic for songsters. Keeps them 
in a strong, healthy condition. Lb., 40c, 
postpaid. Not postpaid, lb., 30c. 
BIRD MANNA—Keeps cage birds in 
constant song; improves their plumage 
and prevents disease. Pkg., 20c, post¬ 
paid. Not postpaid, pkg., 15c. 
SILVER BIRD GRAVEL — 36-oz. 
pkg., 10c; 2 lbs. for 25c. Loose gravel, 
lb., 5c; 6 lbs. for 25c, postake extra if 
mailed. 
FLAX SEED—Lb., 10c; 10 lbs., 70c. 
BIRD TONIC—For loss of song, 
weakness or moulting, asthma, colds, 
the shedding of feathers out of season 
and other diseases of caged birds, pig¬ 
eons and poultry. 1-oz. bottle, 15c 
(postpaid, 20c); 3 oz. bottle, 33c, post¬ 
paid. Not postpaid, 25c. 
BIRD WASH—For use on Canaries, 
Parrots and other birds in captivity. 
Antiseptic and non-poisonous. 3-oz. 
bottle, 33c, postpaid. Not postpaid, 25c. 
CUTTLE FISH BONE—Lb., 40c, 
postpaid. Not postpaid, lb., 30c. 
VETCH 
SAND. OR HAIRY VETCH— A nutritious and valuable for¬ 
age and soil-improving crop. Makes a large and quick 
growth. Sow from July to November, preferably with grain, 
which holds the Vetch well up off the ground. To get the 
best results sow 20 lbs. to the acre, together with 50 lbs. 
of either Wheat, Oats, Rye or Barley. Per lb. 20c; 5 lbs. 
80c; 10 lbs. $1.40, postpaid. Not postpaid, lb. 12c; 10 lbs. 
$1.10. For larger quantities see Current Price List. 
Sund ry Articles for the Gardner's Use 
MULCH PAPER—Laid between the rows of vegetables saves 
labor, prevents weeds and grass, conserves moisture, in¬ 
creases the temperature of the soil, makes the vegetables 
ripen earlier. Tests made by Government and State Ex¬ 
perimental Stations have showed a marked increase in the 
quantity and quality of vegetables when Mulch Paper was 
used. 18 inches wide. 10 yds. 20c; 100 yds. $1.75; per roll 
of 300 yds. $3.50. 
Cel-o-glass is a most excellent substitute, flexible, light in 
weight, rainproof, heatproof, rustproof Every market gardener, 
poultry raiser, farmer, florist, home owner and most every one 
needs Cel-o-glass. Just a hammer, some tacks and Cel-o-glass, 
a few seconds, and the job is finished. Per roll of 8-1/3 yds. 
$9.50; 16-2 3 yds. $18.50; 33-1/3 yds. $36.00. Mailing weight 1 
lb. to each yard. 
GLASS CLOTH —Not glass, but a specially processed fabric 
for use on hotbeds, etc., treated to render it transparent, 
weatherproof and waterproof, shutting out cold, snow, wind 
and rain. Per sq. yd. 25c; 10 yds. $2.00; per roll of 100 yds. 
$20.00. Mailing weight 1 lb. to yard. 
GLASS FOR HOTBED SASH— Per box of 90 lights, size 8x10 
inches, $2.60. Subject to change. 
HOTBED SASH—Cypress, grooved, without glass, 3x6 feet. 
Each $1.60. 
MOLE TRAP —A strong galvanized trap. Should be placed 
over the run. $1.00 each. (Mailing weight 4 lbs.) 
ASPARAGUS KNIVES —Very handy and useful for cutting 
Asparagus. Each 35c. (Postpaid, 40c.) 
JUTE TWINE—For bunching vegetables, tying up tomatoes, 
grape vines, etc.; 2-ply or 3-ply. Per lb. 20c; 10 lbs. and 
over at 18c. 
