4 HENRY FIELD'S SEED SENSE FOR FALL, 1942—Henry Field Seed & Nursery Co., Shenandoah, Towa 
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HENRY FIELD’S SEED SENSE 
“ROR THE MAN BEHIND THE HOR” 
Published by Henry Field Seed & Nursery Co. 
Field No. 1 Building Shenandoah, 
Henry Field, Editor 
Contributors 
“Alfalfa” John Nicolson (Seed) Helen Field Fischer (Flowers) 
Pate Simmons (Seed & Nursery) LeOna Nicolson (Nursery) 
Paul Wilkinson (Nursery) — Irving Steurer (Garden Seed) 
Deane Schneider (Wield Seed) —& all my friends and customers 
Subscription Price—A Garden Seed, Field Seed 
or Nursery Order 

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Farm Prices UP—Seed Prices DOWN 
If there ever was a fall when it paid to get your field seed 
bought early, this is it. Seed is selling no higher than it did 
when hogs were a nickel and eattle were half their present 
prices. In other words, seed prices haven’t advanced YET, but 
there’s no telling when they might. 
The field seed down-payment deal on page 16 is something 
you absolutely should take advantage of. Right now with farm 
prices high and seed prices low is an opportunity for you to get 
the best of the deal. We’ll book a limited amount of field seed 
at these low fall prices for only 10% down. If prices go up, 
you’re protected, but if they should happen to go down, we 
guarantee to let you have them at the lowest price. That’s a 
deal you ean’t lose on. 
Right today one of your chickens will about pay for all the 
garden seed you need and only one hog would pay for all your 
field seed. It’s THE RIGHT TIMHE to buy. _ Don’t put it off. 
H.F. 
How to Force Bulbs 
There is no house plant easier to grow than a potted bulb. 
You can have a wealth of bloom all winter long if you just plan 
ahead a little. 
Hyacinths and Narcissus force the easiest and bloom: the best. 
Place Hyacinths bulbs in flower pots. Barely cover with good, 
rich dirt. Press down tight. Set in a dark cellar and water 
often until it has made roots and looks ready to bloom. Then, 
bring upstairs to the light and it will shoot up and bloom in no 
time. 
Paper White Narcissus can be started in water with enough 
pebbles to hold the bulb erect. Or, you can use sand. Keep 
them in the dark with plenty of water until it looks ready: to 
start and then bring upstairs for blooming. 
I hope everyone pots up a few for themselves and their 
neighbors. Potted bulbs make perfect gifts and are inexpen- 
sive to pick yourself. <A florist charges from $1.50 to $2 for 
just one potted bulb. 
Potted Bulbs for Christmas Presents 
A potted plant is always a welcome gift and a very easy one. 
Choose fancy containers or use ordinary ones and fix up with 
Christmas paper. Be sure and fix enough for when the ‘holi- 
days come, you will think of so many friends that would love 
Paper White or Yellow Narcissus or Hyacinths that you won’t 
have enough to go around, 
Surprise Collection! $1.00 Postpaid 
Here’s a sensational bargain in bulbs made to order for you 
folks who want lots of early blooms without paying too much. 
Hach fall, we find that on some bulbs we have too many, and 
rather than have them left; we put them up in a big surprise 
package (about double value) and pass them on to our friends 
at a real low price. 
Besides, we put in some bulbs on which we’re not terribly 
long so you’re sure to get a big assortment. In fact, we guar- 
antee each collection to contain: DARWIN TULIPS, LILIES, 
CROCUS, SNOWDROPS, SCILLIAS, COTTAGE TULIPS, PAR- 
ROT TULIPS, GLORY OF THE SNOW, IRIS, EARLY TULIPS, 
NARCISSUS FOR SURE, plus a lot of other plants and bulbs 
besides to bring it way over a $2.00 value. Guaranteed 25 to 
40 bulbs and plants ($2 value or more) for only $1.00 post- 
paid. Ask for the SHES Collection, Not listed elsewhere. 





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The old grey mare IS w Gat she used to be—at least in some 
sections—thanks to rubber and gas shortage. 

Examining the Tulips 
Yes, this is Henry himself again, this time out in the tulip 
These are Darwins and 
beds beside the seedhouse this spring. 
Notice how 
my, they were a lovely sight when in full bloom. 
long the stems are and the size of the blooms. 
This fall, I wasn’t able to get as many tulips as I would have 
liked to have had, but will just have to go a little short, I guess. 
Remember, though, tulips MUST BE PLANTED THIS FALL it 
you want to have them blooming in your yard next spring. 
Don’t be writing me next spring when you see them in bloom 
at your neighbors asking for bulbs. They just aren’t in the 
spring. 
Men—How Do You Measure Up? 
Ideal Husband 
An ‘ideal husband is one who: 
Is so handsome that he makes every heart flutter, but who 
never looks at another woman. 
Makes mints of money, but never goes away on business 
trips, stays late at work, or brings unexpected guests home to 
dinner. 
Is practical with his hands and, if necessary, could make his 
living as a plumber, carpenter or electrician. 
Dances well, plays bridge, but is not above helping with the 
dishes or getting up to give the baby His bottle. 
Composes all the family correspondence. 
Loves to go to concerts, lectures and ean be drafted to carve 
turkey at church suppers. 
Is always open to constructive suggestions on how to drive a 
car and does not sulk when corrected. 
Can find a parking space within a few yards of a movie and 
pushes right ahead and gets the only remaining seats at a 
crowded movie. f 
Does not lose his hair or add an inch to his girth as time 
goes on. 
Can be let out alone with pruning Knife, sickle or other 
lethal weapon in a flower garden and not leave ruin in his wake. 
Is totally free of entangling relatives and has no recollection 
of his life prior to marriage. 
Corrects the children and never shatters discipline by taking 
sides with them. 
Is a paragon of virtue, but when things go wrong, humbly 
confesses that it is all his fault.—Baltimore Evening Sun. 
Any man who meets all the above specifications, come see me. 
I think something could be done with you.—H.F, 
Free Gifts! 
Yes, I’ve got some free gifts again to go with your bulb and 
nursery orders this fall. Here’s the list: ; 
WITH $2 NSY. OR BULB ORDER—2 Giant Darwin Tulips. 
WITH $3 NSY. OR BULB ORDER—1 Rare “Fantasy” Par- 
rot Tulip, or above. 
OR BULB ORDER—1 Pink Cushion “Mum,” 
, or choice of above. 
WITH $5 NSY. OR BULB ORDER—1 Giant Red Hybrid Tea 
Rose or choice of 
above. 
BE SURE TO ASK FOR THE ONE YOU WANT, or it might 
be left out, and I want you to have it. H.F, 
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WITH $4 NSY. 
