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~ GURNEY’S Planting Chart and Aids 



INDEX 
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Nursery Planting Tires | Garden Seed Planting Helps = | soncoe (00000000009 | inoculate tor 860d. 20, 0 
; == <= ABH eee ieee aise jal Fy fee 84-85) Erin 252 a ete Fee neta e eae eae 
S EZ ey -KEY - Kale 
SSS S - Tuce Asparagus .......... Voviesesectvewe cet! D Pe ee re en AS | 
° : i uc Aster ..... pele te ele ne siete ssseeeee-40, 44| Kentucky Blue Grass............... 43 
$ Bees oS ANNUAL FLOWERS ......... bs epB8AE|| Kohl Babe coco cen occccaseuevasn a 
o ie SON af ar ar HE Babies Breath ............ sae ooes39, 85 | Lawn Grass... dcsnccesuaes teste 
OT TINTS 28 1 Raby Gildas! ee +++ P8-29 | Lettmee wos seeeereeeresssrscacersne IB 
i eer Basswood ........0c0cceeeeccececees SA} MUACS 0.0... e er eeeeeserevevenseces 36 
BAe. Beans, Garden ............ see og ov lBo1S | MANOR oc ss. snide ponnse cakes deasaunceee 
Moste hs c sk  Q  OO . <aa sate cigacne eae 
WORTIOR 5.A inn agen ccdtaee cbtieeoneneeEne Mok. Stee eee arene esesesseeeseee a 
SPROUTS ITCH TS, Uineciehe pate Avs wie. oie esate totais CSOD tt teeeeeeees ee seccceseecences 
56 Boysenberries .............s+see-e. | Master Medicines ................22. 81 
t 19 Box Elder ...c.cccccccsccccccscseses S4| Mole Killer ..........cscscccscseces BO 
12 SPINACH Mulberry... 3; cess sccscaessabue Coneenee 


























Dig a hole large enough to accommo- 
date the roots without pele g wae 

the tree to collect and hold moisture. 




BUG SDUSIT Wisnc das cdepapan siecle s'cmeee 
WRODAZO (oc isa.de wists po nos tone ccslcien wel AO 
Cannas ...... pinlshe'a aia pid aa wioeisie 3 viele Oy ae 
Caragana 2... ..cccccccccscccecccssdhnSd 
Carmations .......cccccccccccccrccce 44 
CAXEOES Gh Saisina's ss slows ccus.crea cline tic t AO 
Catalpay sscacnvict vu dccp eee cheeiboem ee 
Cauliflower sc om seiocice ons n5a'ssniss oct SL 
CUCUMDOED era Sic vec s ve'swisicte wale dsoaunl he 
PAMMS \. 4. Aacawesenyedwocin taneous 
Muskmoions ..........sccdcevacssusccsdee 
Nasturtium o25i00<cuecce basscerasnd 
Native Fruita’. 2: ccsesdesauhacnie 
Onions—Plants—Sets—Seeds ....... 
PANSY sc Sspwesledsvcetsvdangnaenenette 
Parsnips \.i244...s0554cennenentaean 
Weplars \o5)005 <oowicsw a vaacemne se seein 
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40 
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deep enough so tree can stand Celery A a eae Peaches .c'.'\ oe isscécccuancscseaneatn 
deeper than it stood in the nursery row. Cherries oe ena is ee .. 4, 10-11 Peannts = oc. cscccctacasdayenseainone 
Trim off roots with sharp knife. Loosen CHICKENS 28-29 ROAIs sos sicnt dncecevcesccen see ea nestn 
soil in hole and set tree, spreading 2 Ate eeeerescecccceseseces Peas... ; 14-15 
roots out in a natural position. Then, Chinese Elm ....... Sdelseeeaek 33, 37, 48 Peoni 0 oaieias 09 eet'ice ve .ima seem 
fill in some of the fine top soil, jogging Chrysanthemums ............2..000- 44 | COOMMCS se eeeeeseccececceecccreenene 48 
tree up and down to work soil when lowers ints os case tee seveceees 26-27 | REPPOFS «+2. 202+ serseseecsecesroens 20 
around roots. Tramp around tree with |15 Coffee Tree i 4| PERENNIAL FLOWERS ..........41-45 
your feet, and pack the earth realjJ6 KOHLRAB! Wa “SopfowF oF)" Od Bree BRE RES settee te tseceseses sseee Petunias 33 
solid so no air pockets remain. CONTEST.............Catalog Envelope Phi co's 0 eS P acs Uae seh asKseeene 
Now fill hole half full of soil usin Corn, Field ....... Geshe souence AURAL OS vr aa tttte settee cee seen eee BB, 44 
top soil first. Slowly pour on a bucke Corn, Sweet ........... Dcce ess 24-15 | Fisnt Balls .......scececccceweesee SL 
of water to thoroug 'y wet soil. Let Cott od a %. 84 Plums ecsvescieusiectedes 440 ipe nie eeuaea 
settle, then fill with earth and tramp ottonwood ..... steteeeees stteeeees Paper 7 
down firmly. Leave a depression around Crabapples ...... Daven wheels erate wave atereait a! Wes. e6e tae S ae hee sen'esnenrrine 



























































































































Currants ........... ea 5 | Poppies ....... < seb secine's sac edamecms aL 
WINTER MULCH. This is very es- : sce ceccecee 
sential to various perennials, lilies and OF CORN Dahlias ........ eecccse Sinteie'e ula cip ais p Le Postage Nursery ..........++.-+--2+. 4 
roses. aad aon should not be ae Daisy ...... SINE leak Sette Rita IM ogg seanees DIES oath is ah ee eee 
leaves alone, ess you can get oak hini ‘umpkins ....... o0 <'c'0 skew sedepemas 
leaves, because leaves pack too tightly. How and Where Rows Inches Amt Reiph totam <<. pastes avssposensoa/ Me Radish ‘Gics< saesed easiness 20 
You can make a mixture of leaves to Plant Depth Siart tint -oeed to Dianthus ......... ee cccceccececcoeee BD Rnapber <5 egies 5 
and straw and lawn rakings, or wild ep , apar f Dog-za-way ....... ica ple 6 5c toe) OO PDEITY .- 26+ 22+00- wae snoeees cave 
hay, or small evergreen boughs. This Hot ae (Inches) | (Inches) eae: 100 ft. Egg Planés. ences cose voceccae 21 | BAt Biller... <5 ..03-<+-000essceecens) SO 
> ~ ee oad Sa eter soe around Bed — pen ining row Elm RPS os A ee 4, 34-35 Rhabard 625 %'.<.. 50500 'pslaies's an oaneunee 
; srnate thaw= (———————F_——— —  | —  — —  —— ereleiseislaiyre 
rd sac i eg * Agpacagaa fone hone x Mar-Apr 12 in. Evergreems ..........2..00s0000 +. -32, 48 cre race seceeccccceese MG, 
: "Beans ices Apr-May 4in. |. 11b. Farm Seeds...) ....050<ss0s ooo 0-26-27 | Russian Olive. -......+-ss02s00s 
WATERING. Hoe or eultivate fre | Pole Beans. .05.. 0:2; .~: Apr-May 40in. | 3%lb. FLOWER SEEDS .... Rutabagas .............seeeees 
uently, stirring the ground after rain | Table Beets.............. A 4in. 2 02. - A OMESELY 7. <'cinte w'sis ei cielde calalee sep aint cee 
ot ‘watering. In dry weather thorough Max. Aue ain 2 oz Flowering Trees ......... ‘ Seed aac 23 
water once a week. The best plan is{qjiots 1.1... . Mar-Apr Lin Von: Forest Trees ........... h ie oie STS Sete rag ene 
to make a basin around the plant and | QartO'8------+----+-- +++ Mick rae Gia: tox Fruits, Miscellaneous Shade Trees ..............+..-33-84-35 
fill it full of water several times until } ROY: --i.-i- ssc noo NEeatA: 18-36 in Voss Fruits, Small ................. Shrubs, Flowering ................-. 36 
the ground is soaked 12 inches or more a 24-36in.| lox. Fruit, Trees’ 260. oa che oo oes 6-11 | Spinaehy f.65:5.00. 22 Rac cdevoaceeowenael 
deep. After the water has soaked away, ff Phy Seg Om: GARDEN SEED **i9-29 | Spirea 36. 37 
then fill up the basin with dry dirt. . is 5 Giaaiers satus ie wintete’eleteraisiaisie Pp pRlamear wane cre dx" at 
It is much better to let the water May 4 ft. to adioli ............ se eeesesecs 42, 48 | Squash .......--05-eeseeeereseeeeee OM 
run out of the hose without a nozzle Mar-Apr 4in. My 08. Gooseberry ...................22.-. §| Strawberries ............;- ees 
than it is to stand and sprinkle with 30 in. Gourds jo cee FS Bu eateee aS 2°39) Sunflowers *2.0 s0) cece ane sccne see OO 
a nozzle. 24 in. Grapes-......... Beene aes ae 3 soos 11 | Sweet Corm ...........22020ee0- 14-15 
TRANSPLANTING. Fall or early Mar-Apr 4in. 1 oz. GRASS SEED .......0.....0c0..000- 43 | Sweet Peas .........00-eeeee e+ 2-40, 45 
Spring are the times for transplanting, Mar-Apr 2in. 2 ats. Greenhouse Plants . $0 | Swiss Chard J....0.sc00c0ss-ss0s0eh AG 
even moving to a new home at some Mar-Apr 11b. G d Cherri Ahad eth as Py rts aa Tomatoes 2-13 
distance. Practically anything can be May 1lb. roun OETIOCS ) Wc <c.c2' be iaie abs iaitinie eo 13 Terni EER et SE seerereees od 
transplanted if you can take enough May Lox: Grew-Aid (38 oe ee eee ee DS wsenisos veces Sipieie ¢'sa) 9 eine ais ener 
of the surrounding soil with the plants. May 4 08. Gypsophila .................0.005 $0.45 | Weer ae See “-12 to 22 
At all times be careful not to disturb Mar-Apr loz. Hackberry 34 | Vimes .....-2e eee eee eeeeeees oe eB, 41 
the roots or expose them to sun or air. Mar-Apr 1 os. Harciane 2 paps as Jed Ay + Walnut, Black .......... PA ee 
“If you must move in the winter when May : los. sae ii aa paras -+s:+ 4) watermelon ...... nabs sabe hoes paneasee 
the ground is frozen, dig in the Fall, i “36 in. in. 14 |b, Hedges .-------+++ see essere recess 33, 37) Weeping Trees 34, 4, 35 
wrap the ball of soil with burlap and | S¥eetCorn...........--- March in. | 36in. |” Herbs ..... ee Bett a ae 22 | witews cng Secchi 
lace in a dark, cool corner of your sates SSE I : wenn a int 1 Hollyhock 45 Willows Scayocate SO aie Ra 80 Uiceaigue mess aura 
basement. Water occasionally, except BPI Sian cao <. aihie 1 . rm 7 ' Oz. FROCK -\.'. ocis'einin'ne b's eu as aeip aic'ele cele Windbreak Trees .............33, 84, 35 
the strawberries. They are better ai1- | Muskmelons............. a 1 a 08. Honeysuckle ............... eiaile ese 35, 37 Wisteria .......... ain oe oe 
lowed to be quite dry. Be sure the hole | Watermelons............ |_| May |Veinch | 8 ft. | 8 ft. | loz =f Horseradish ......... .......- po acee UE, Camenia peas deo eee 
ei "emg uae for the new place is plenty (Save This Chart—It Will Prove Helpful) 4 House Plants ............ ter cehaiels -+- 30! Zone Map Nursery... .---<-~+5--++ oe 4 
GURNEY FIELD SEED PLANTING CHART 
s 3 Time of Seeding Approximate Approximate 
- CROP Planting Time of YIELDS HOW TO USE GENERAL REMARKS 
Fall Depth Harvest PER ACRE 
“| Harrow in B : z 
; E ing| When 4 to Y% in| Seed 2-4 bu. Hay, Seed and Pasture. When nico be sure to partially} Perennial—one crop hay first season. Two or more crops hay, 
ALFALFA LBS. | April-May Rags Sept. 7 oli agi bloom. 3 Hay 3 to 5 Tons feed stock before turning in for week or ten days tay and seed crop. second season. Greatest hay crop itnown. Wr eee 
BARLEY March 15-Apr. 1 114-3 in. | July 
BLUEGRASS (KY.) Mar.-Apr.-May Aug. 15-Sept. 30} 1-lin. | June 15 5 
agrees” SAG PS foarte Mes SS ee 
Mar.-April Aug. 15-Sept. 30 | 14-14 in. 15 Seed 300-500 Ibs. | Hay—Pasture—two crops per season. Hardy perennial—high feeding value—Will 50-100 
BROME GRASS Apr Ya in. | Sept Hay 3-4 Tons than Alfalfa, Wo bloating. ‘Easily licked andor coltivetien Gee eaatt 
Ls SEES aa ES - want to get rid of it). First thing green in spring—iast in fall. 
: -BUCKWHEAT June 10-July 10 1-2in. Sept. 20-35 bu. Grain for chicken feed and flour. 
tee CLOVER, ALSIKE Feb. 20-April 10 Y-lin. | June, July 1-2 bu. 
b SEPSIS) ESTEE RR Ean Sree ema rn cee et 
b., Mar., Apri t Y%-1i4 in -Oct. 2-5 bu. For Annual Pasture ¢ Sow in Spring. Get seed, pasture or hay first ie: x 
ras Fe Apr Y1y Sept. poh dy atlas sce ol = cep y first season. Dies first winter, 
= WH. OR YEL. SWEET Feb., Mar., April Ya-¥%, in. | Aug.-Oct. 2-5 bu. 
LLED Jan. 15-Mar. 1 Y-¥% in. | Aug-Oct. 2-5 bu. 
yore cape Paderacadinceord P| =e sedul ——_————_ | Id established standby for hay and pasture, and soil buitding.| Alsike, heaviest yielder on wet ground. All are good basic crops for hay, 
MAMMOTH CLOVER Feb. 15-April 15 Y-¥% in. | June 20-July 10 2-4 bu. (Puts Nitrogen into the soil) pasture and rebuilding soils. 
RED CLOVER FebApril 15 Ye-lia. | June 20 1-4 bu. 
pi Dy | RE SEE ls eR IP IE TEE ee ee 
if -lin. | June-Jul 300-500 Ibs. Pasture. Strictly dry land grass. Will stand extr d W 
CRESTED WHEAT GRASS artrine * 4 soil erosion because of its deep roots. prac as ear igs 
* a il 1-14 in. | July 10-20 bu. Grain & straw for paper pulp. Government pushing for oil content—Valuable war product. Profi 
: FLAX moe . because government guarantees price. age Ee ait 
eae DEZA-KO Feb.-Mar.-April Yin. | Sept. 300-500 ibs. Pasture. Fine sour soil fegume. Use to rebuild soil. Korean| Every farm should have some Lespedeza. Gives excellent pasture when 
oo csi FERN OSE TS! ee te ree thea TORS ay: teseeds itself heavily even though you pasture & cut it, everything else dry. At its best during July and August, Will grow 
SERICEA (PERENNIAL) Feb.-Mar.-April Y2 in. | When in full bloom closely. Makes excellent orchard cover crop. in poorest soil where nothing else will. 
3 jaro comes tae i pA Satie TY AOS RETNA (A a ea ee eee 
: LLET May 10-July 15 lin. For hay when 20-25 bu. grain Pasture, grain and hay. Chiefly used as catch crop when additional feed needed d 
ss x feathering out | 1-14% Tons hay y out. Especially good hog or chicken feed. or crops drown 
Feb, 15-April 10 1 inch July 40 to 70 bu. 
Feb, 1-June 1 Y% inch | Before full bloom) 200-400 Ibs. Pasture. Very succulent—does especially well on upland soil. 
May 1-2 in. Oct.-Nov. 1200-3000 Ibs. 
il 1-Aug. 15 Ya-lin. | Oct.-Nov. Pasture especially for hogs and ail livestock except co' Every farm should have a few acres—Makes excellent pasture. U: 
ne . i he aes domestic Dwarf Essex for best results. re oF 
Feb. 1-June 1 July 15-Sept. 30 Y in. When in full bloom} 1-114 Tons hay Pasture and Hay. Yields heavily on low, wet ground. 
Feb.-Aprit Aug. 1-Sept. 30 | 44-lin. | When in full bloom! 2-3 Tons hay Pasture and Hay. Heaviest yielder of all grasses on wet or flooded ground. 
April-May Y4-¥4 in. | When in full bloom Pasture, cover & nurse crop. Quick growing annual Good in mixtures to give tender perennials pro- 
tection until they are well started. 
e Y-2in. | Jul Pasture 
casi Biba! ba." 9ncare ae Be Pe 
Sept.-Nov. 1-2in. 4 July Fall Pasture and Grain 
1-1¥ in.| Sept. 30-50 bu. 
| | | Forage, grain and hay. Harvest after seeds reach hard dough| Highest yielding ain crop known. Almost same feeding value as corn. 
1-14 in. | Sept. 15 Tons stage. Shock, stack and store until well cured. Do not use for| Cattle eat every bit of fong, leafy, sweet and juicy stalk. Both grain 
——_—_—_ OS | ~Cé#pasture except in winter when plants are completely cured. and forage of very high quality. 
1-1¥Y in.| Sept. 15-18 Tons 
1Y4-2in. | Sept. 15-35 bu. gr. Hay and grain—Cut for hay in soft dough stage, for grain when| Cash crop with ready market. Richest grain in protein, makes fine hay 
1-3 Tons hay pods fully matured. crop, grows well on poor soil. Stock relish greatly. Builds up soil. 
Ya-lin. | 1stcutting as com-| Hay _ Hay and Pasture—2 cuttings of hay a season, or you can take| If you use Certified seed and allow Sudan to grow at least 2 ft. 
ing into bloom 2nd} 2 Tons per cutting. one cutting and pasture, or pasture first and then take cut- tali you need notfear poisoning. Makes splendid crop on weedy soil and 
just before frost ting. Plant when ground is warm. will choke out weeds. Popular annual. Strictly hot weather crop. 
Aug. 15-Oct.30 | Y%-lin. | June-July 1-1 Tons Hay Hay or Pasture. Very Hardy—Will grow on all kinds of soil and under all kinds of con- 
: Seed 2-5 bu. ditions. Very valuable in mixtures to insure a stand. 
1-3in. | July 15-30 bu. 
1-3in. | July 20-35 bu. 

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