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Condon Bros., Seedsmen, Rock River Valley Seed Farm, Rockford, Illinois. 
Use Germaco Hotkaps 
Amazing New Method of Plant Protection 
This remarkable invention consists of a scientifi¬ 
cally constructed wax paper cone that you place over 
each plant. Thus they are miniature hot-houses that 
protect plants from frost, wind, rain, insects and 
ground crusting. 
HOTKAPS not only protect plants but make them 
grow hardier and faster. Thus you get a greater crop 
production to market earlier for higher prices. 
The illustration shows what Germaco HOTKAPS 
mean to growers of all vine crops. The plants 
illustrated were sown in a seeder. HOTKAPS were 
placed over spots in the row. Note how quickly the 
plants under them have grown—the head-start they 
have in the race for high priced markets. 
HOTKAPS cost you little to use and bring big 
profits. They save you worry, too, over frost, wind, 
hail, rain, insects and ground crusting. They put 
each of your plants under a hothouse to grow quicker 
and hardier—without danger of loss. 
HOTKAPS ARE INEXPENSIVE 
Special Prices by Mail Postpaid 
781— 25 Hotkaps and sturdy cardboard setter only.$0.65 
777— 100 Hotkaps, composition setter and tamper. 2.40' 
778— 250 Hotkaps, composition setter and tamper. 4.15 
792—Steel Hotkaps, setter and tamper. 1.85 
779— Composition garden setter, each.45 
7SO—Steel tamper, each .35 
791—Prices on Germaco Hotkaps—F. O. B. Rockford, Illinois. Shipped by 
Express or Freight. 
1,000 or more . $9.75 per M 
5,000 or more . 9.50 per M 
10,000 or more . 9.35 per M 
25,000 or more . 9.25 per M 
792 Steel Hotkaps, setter and tamper.$1.50 
SPECIALTIES for YOUR GARDEN 
351 ^ Chives or Schnittlauch. 
“E v ery 
Gar den 
should have a patch of Chives.” These belong 
to the onion family and their dark green, onion 
flavored tops are used extensively for flavoring. 
Perfectly hardy plants lasting for many years. 
More delicate in flavor than onions. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
oz., 38 cts.; i/ 4 lb., $1.25; 
i/ 2 lb., $2.40; lb., $4.70, 
postpaid. 
385 Garden Huckleberry or Wonder- 
bpiTV ‘ ^ Novelty of Great Merit.” A wonder- 
UCI1 J* ful, prolific plant needing same culture 
as Tomatoes. When ripe the berries are about x /& 
to % inch in diameter, of shining black color. 
They make delicious pies, preserves and jam. 
Fruit is non-edible when not fully ripened. Grows 
readily from seed and succeeds well on poor soil. 
Pkt., 15 cts.; % oz., 60 cts.; oz., $1.00, postpaid. 
PREMIER 
SWEDISH PEAT MOSS 
Vacuum Cleaned, granu¬ 
lated, best quality, ready to 
use. Adds organic matter, 
improves the texture, con¬ 
serves moisture and areates. 
the soil, allows plants to 
breathe, stores plant food. 
Use on lawn, garden and 
potted plants. Complete di¬ 
rections how to use in each 
carton. 
189— Carton 3 quarts (ap¬ 
prox. 14 ozs.). 30 cts., post¬ 
paid. 
190— —Carton 1% pecks (ap¬ 
prox. 28 ozs.). 55 cts., post¬ 
paid. 
Not Prepaid Prices 
191— Carton 1 bushel (ap¬ 
prox. 9 lbs.). 60.cts. 
192— Carton 3 bushel (ap¬ 
prox. 27 lbs.). $1.25. 
193— Bale (approx. 165 lbs.). 
$3.50. 
CONDONS COMMON SENSE 
CULTURE BOOK. 
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CANNING GUIDE 
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CORDON BROS. SEEDSMEN 
Rock. Elwr Valtaj Farm 
ROCKFORD. ILLINOIS. U.S A 
CONDON’S Up-to-Date COMMON SENSE nnri? 
CULTURE BOOK and CANNING GUIDE flUX 
Here is just the book that you have been wanting for a long time. It is a big 
64 page book with complete common sense culture directions that makes it easy 
and pleasant, likewise profitable for you to grow beautiful flowers and fresh 
delicious vegetables. It is a sure guide for the amateur and a valuable reference 
book to professional Gardeners. Complete planting and spraying charts, how 
to landscape and plant your yard, how to make hot beds and cold frames as well 
as practical information on how to can vegetables and fruit. 
Sent free on all orders amounting to $1.00 or more if requested when ordering. 
Single copies 20c each, postpaid. 
I used Hotkaps on Cucumbers, Melons and Tomatoes. Worked fine. Charles Carlson, 
