COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA 
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IMPORTED EUROPEAN SCYTHES 
European Scythe 
Made of finest magnetic steel on the principle of a razor. 
Blade very thin, back strong. Can be . s J a . r P e ^® d , to 
keen edge that one can almost shave with it. Unbeatable in 
mowing grass, grain or clover. Usually sharpened by ha ™' 
mering, which sharpens and hardens the edge. T hose not 
knowing how to use the hammer should sharpen the blade on 
a grindstone. Not strong enough for mowing tough, big 
weeds or brush. Special prices, in quantities, for P a ^ ks aad 
cemeteries. All our scythes fit the American or any other 
kind of handle. m 
PRICES FOR IMPORTED EUROPEAN SCYTHES 
T .. Postpaid each 
Tf , .$2.30 
20 inches . 2 35 
22 inches . 2 40 
?! ..2:45 
26 nckes .” .2.50 
28 inches . « 50 
30 inches . 
A COMPLETE SCYTHE including the blade, handle, 
scythe ring, hammer, anvil and stone for $5.00, prepaid. 
EUROPEAN SCYTHE HANDLE—This is straight, not 
bent. Each, postpaid, $1.75, including ring. Not prepaid, 
Dealers and Jobbers W r 11 e ‘ or Q 'T“ ty 
prices. We carry large 
stocks and can take care of sizeable orders at any 
time. 
ALLIGATOR SICKLE—Best sickle to cut corn 
stalks and brush. Has a toothed edge and must 
be sharpened with a stone or file on the reverse 
side. Each 75c, dozen $7.80 prepaid. 
IMPORTED BUSH SCYTHE 
heavy weeds and brush. Sharpened by hammering; by drawing out 
the edge to the thinness of a razor, easy to cut with. On fairly level 
surface cuts the weeds, brush, or grass flush with the ground. We 
recommend this scythe only to those that know how to sharpen a 
scythe with a hammer. Bach $3.40, prepaid. 
HAMMERS AND ANVILS 
Hammering draws out and hardens the 
edge of the scythe and the scythe stays 
sharp for a much longer time than it would 
if it was sharpened by the whetstone alone. 
Price: Hammer 85c; Anvil 85c, prepaid. 
Real Steel in Our Scythes 
It Is Just 17 years since I ordered three of your scythes which 
are still In use and in A-l condition. The scythe I am now ordering 
is for one of my neighbors. J. Konop, Marlbel, Wls. 
$1.65. . A 
European scythes will fit the ordinary bent or curved 
snaths. EUROPEAN SCYTHE RING 
Single Screw Ring.30c Double Screw Ring.35c 
Our imported Scythes are hand made by the mountaineers of 
Stvrla In Europe. Scythes, also swords, were made In that part of 
Europe for centuries. The makers have centuries long experience. 
The steel used is high grade Styrian magnetic steel and scythes as 
good, cannot be made on this side and sell for moderate Prices. 
Scythe manufacturers in America tried it and gave up. Prices being 
high on account of high duties, will not sell in America. American 
goods will not sell in Austria as they would if Austrians could sell 
their excellent scythes here. Both sides are losing. 
EUROPEAN GRASS HOOK 
These European Grass Hooks or b ett ®r 
German Grass Hooks are a standard article on the 
American market. People that know demand them be¬ 
cause they are light and keep the edge better than 
most other grass hooks. Price each 75c, $7.80 per aoz., 
prepaid. 
“L1KEARAZOR” GRASS HOOK 
This Grass Hook, 
like a razor, has a 
strong back and ex¬ 
tremely thin blade, 
very sharp and keeps sharp. Will cut grass and weeds 
with the least exertion on the part of the user. It is 
hand made, hammered out of a solid piece of very high 
grade steel. This grass hook will do better work than 
any other now on the market. 
We are sure you will like this grass hook better than 
any you ever used. If not, send it back at our expense 
and we will give you your money back. Price, prepaid, 
each 85c. $8.50 per doz. 
BLEEDING HEART 
DIELVTHRA SPECTABILIS—Readily saleable, absolutely hardy, easy 
to grow, fast to multiply, always in demand, a money making article 
for the flower grower. You can sell the roots simply divided or If 
you will pot them up (4 inch pots) early in February, place in a 
greenhouse (temperature not over 55 deg.) you will have 'blooming 
plants for spring sales. Started early in January will be ready for 
Easter and no matter when you will have them they sell at a good 
price. Dig roots intended for forcing late in October or early in 
November, store in frames until February, then pot them up and 
water heavily AFTER they start into growth. 
Strong divisions with several eyes. 12 for $1.60; 100 for $12.00, 
not prepaid. 
TIGRIDIA 
To appreciate the rare, unusual beauty of tlgridlas one must see 
them. Flowers quaintly shaped in yellow or orange with markings of 
red and purple. They do well in dry soil. Not hardy. Store the roots 
over winter in a frostproof cellar in dry sand. Price: 3 for 40c; 
$1.20 per dozen. 
HOW TO FORCE GLADIOLI 
Pot the bulbs, using 3 inch pots and ordinary soil, place the pots 
under the benches. When the pots are filled with roots move them 
into a temperature of 45 to 50 degrees at night. NOT over that, and 
when established only 5 degrees of heat can be applied with safety. 
Too much heat causes the tips of leaves to turn yellow and in some 
cases blindness. Water cautiously up t« the stage when buds beglg 
to form, then give plenty of water and once a week liquid manure 
NEVER plant before January 15th, as earlier plantings will result 
in blindness. Plant in solid ground in rows 8 inches apart, 3% inches 
apart in rows, 3 inches deep and if on benches have at least 6 inches 
of soil in them and do not use strong bottom heat. If your soil Is 
too rich the growth will be rank but there will be no bloom. Only 
first size bulbs are suited for forcing and a bulb once forced is of 
no value for forcing even if grown outdoors for two seasons. Keep 
your bulbs dry, in shallow trays in a temperature of 40 to 50 degrees. 
If bulbs are left in deep layers they soon heat and form roots which 
weakens the bulbs. It is easy to grow Gladioli under glass and you 
will never fail if you will not force them hard, never plant before 
January 15th, do not plant shallow and never use bulbs once forced. 
CULTURE OUTDOORS: Spade the ground about a foot deep, never 
use fresh manure and do not plant them In the same place where 
planted the previous year. Early in May press the bulbs about 4 
Inches deep into soft ground in rows a foot apart and 6 Inches apart 
in the rows. Keep free from weeds. To bring them to perfection 
apply all the water they can stand from the time they are 8 inches 
high until they commence to bloom. 
GLADIOLI UNDER GLASS 
Successful growers recommend Alice Tiplady, Maiden’s 
Blush and Souvenir as the most dependable for early forcing. 
