

The words Defense Gardens, Victory Gardens and War 
| Gardens do have a familiar sound. History repeats itself | omy. 
within a generation! Our boys in the armed forces must be 
well nourished; that goes without saying, so must the many 
millions of workers in defense factories and other fields of 
endeavor. All of our allies must be kept supplied with food. 
A war is being waged on the home front against the spec- 
ters of hunger and malnutrition. 















limited or practically exhausted. 


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INDEX New and Worth-while Vegetables 
5 For Your 1944 Gard 
PPE Ny ew ee A oe Re ete 54 or our araen 
PAMEPYVIES PSULDS cae yege vere tates scope: s Baek Cover, 78 
AMEMONES, UPS. sk ee eal pad et aes Back Cover 2 
PRT UAC BO CS arate iw cree fake So lisrere sia me fos) ie “alee ae nee 8 
Asparagus Roots and Seed:.........5..c008 38 
[eet den? SPAN Gnas eBaknee PILI Cnt POEs Oe ORS 
SCANS iaivietacsis >i 
Beet Zara wens vets tele ohhieenat 
SER ERDET TION te. «iste mo eusbb nieve sakes leiens ac fede fo eco sacs 
Blue Werrieses Giese es 
WMO AA Ree ces zart! Pacer bees ore@yaiien sie joer oie av euepale piles 6 
Borecole or Kale 
Boysenberries: ~ 0.2 ....0.0% 
SEOCCOU A harete leva acer dieseds aie hs, auetelal-atatelatoverrs.<¥shierwtace 
Bromus Inermis 
IP TUISRCLS a STON GOUUS ste evap dhe eweslianahs Piven cic.e sre ete '¢ 8 
BUCK Wy MGB Gin an. toners nial ads tered sttetalaceds miskeie 3 ae, clei ce 58 
Bulbs) SDLINe... 5 oat. Govers, 74.075. 16, 77, 78 
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MWBDDREC SE CUie 5 ce cle teys kin mo WS eye ceials cles 7a 185-29 
CHAT TG ATT MES ELLOS ats eno te! vrecone eet dis loved Movevensiegereneleten« 7s 
CGF TI Wired Bad I NC ire ce eo Cicutia sere Zack Cover 
CWaMmnAy (SWS or os oetere es cents Front Cover, 78 
CALROUS <i/5 <veehoy Wes Cite eee its Front Cover, 20, 21 
Cauliflower ....... Be Spitters eM to cone 22 
Peleriae fw inislarsacaiedes lave ¥ Rigs wah alga dls <tel apie 23 
WRTOR YG Ssccele as disco aisieiede oonicte, adelerscsepses st Maceierarad 23 ~ 
i aT ya aera tae abe a gies Oates ce kay ode foleaic kona) cle thewe oileve ens 21 : : : 
epeving HES erect tes Racket aet cosines las BS 549 Watermelon nee Mi k i 
hives ... uskmelon 
Clana AVLID@ Seiten cn innuet Nu veaetalleyia owen ipts patel tants 78 || Early Kansas Red Seeded ° 5 ° 
REF OTE re Lease LEE PEN Mek pepe ey 32||A new melon of genuine merit. It has suddenly become very Pride of Wisconsin 
Clovers Se eee eeecsnaeuaues testes s+ 53, 54|}Dopular on the markets of the Midwest, due to its earliness com- 
ea raetan es osha g|| bined with panes Bye are its ay payee ance: hae ee The New 90 Day Melon 
follards ..........- Deals deseo er ne be tees fabs ithe Pe-sianeis ee reeriiit FETA Eripeslat an Lentee ; : j 
Corn, i ield and Hybrid Sa a POCO CNG vines +56. 57 a A ae or nadie Thick abee ewe Btoa for carrying as po a as od ie ae (3 beet from yeh S erty wae 
Corn, Sweet and Hybrid..... Front cover, 24, 25]| reasonable distances—and the flesh is a rich red color, of delight- cut. Rind is very hard, of a pearly gray color, with faint ribs, 
Gorn ,Salgdien. coyicsvasce see aie Rieter eines ec S|ltul flavor. Average size 15 by 13 inches; weight 40 Ibs. Seeds  eavily covered with a distinctive netting. Ripens to a yellowish 
Cow Peas 58 Taig he as LA ARs pagar iat seg Shep ts., Yo Ib. shade. Flesh is unusually thick with good flavor. Seed cavity 
30 ES) Sioa Micehaetm cloth Gaia chp teak. trom pores reddish brown. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 23 cts., Yq Ib. 55 cts., Yo Ib. very. compact. - \Dhia mew. variety Includes many laf theodeelrant 
COREL, cia settee cf eS fens RMETQS «NBME Seetete ats 211185 cts., Ib. $1.50—2 Ibs. $2.85, postpaid. ACOMDE CS: ew va y includes many o e desirable 
= fies ag 9B OT . characteristics of Honey Rock with the added feature of thick 
(Gl Keleyeel A) 25 AOE OSE aoe Front Cover, 2, 26, 27 flesh that does not soften prematurely, as it approaches maturity. 
We recommend this variety highly. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 ets., 
D Y Ib. 75 cts., Y2 Ib. $1.35., Ib. $2.50., 2 Tbs., $4.90, postpaid. 
VANITA MRSULUB pin 5 s.2' tin niente egal oie dale, cferais 74, 75 
DaniieHon oF pio 0s Rice eect es bis as whan leap ota Bee 8 754 Squash 
Terie : BEN New Golden Table Queen 
Biepian® Bata Wha: ct ewes eet gos TS Ready for Market In 90 Days 
EDGIVE 26. eee eee ee ete eee eee ences 22 An unusual, handsome, new, long keeping variety, edible from early fall’ 
throughout the winter. Resembles the regular Table Queen, except the 
F size is slightly larger and the color is deep beautiful gold. Developed 
a he from the Green Table Queen to a high degree of purity. The fruits are 
Fertilizer Ba wiehere esi ee ueh Neher hetelsipreiMatate siaraie > 52 deeply ribbed, pointed at the blossom end; the orange flesh is thick, 
ICO UCI LA ao nore eiiscistsileme ys Mig iewoiele Sip ia sl sysle" > veiasgles® 308 dry and of fine texture. The golden ripeness of this fruit gives it an 
MIGHGNPS Sie sris iis deus sss L- Aodie sobre heed eute 53 attractive appearance on the market that appeals to the critical buyer. 
GIA BRIOTN 8. «25 penis anaes. = tate Bie ds «6 REeI AS ve = Oe 56, 57 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., %4 Ib. 60 cts., > ib. $1.00, Ib. $1.75, 2 Ibs., 
LEN DCMS se ee 5 Bosra ae SLA ure SOAS RSIULR | 58 $3.40, postpaid. 
WICTD SSSR. a 50 shens bh uilp abun 54, 55, 56, 57, 58 
Flower Seed........ Front Cover, 3, 5, 59 to 73 
WPULESPSIOBA £57). oe. ckee tates Back Cover, 79, 80 389 Cucumber Grow Quick 
G oe é rt Sok oS 
Garden Lemon. byes 2s as = ges doce ep cee thus 51 = 
Garlic SPOS Us Lele ed iets Sd gtebhiea eae 22 754 Squash New Golden Table Queen 
Gladiolus Bulbs............ Front Cover, 76, 77 || 
GOUT) hess ecee ene ere te oe et ao teicin a Nee om OLE OO 
VR DORM atc teta are! cctv Gee as siete ocusie. Setenst cesta loro 79 
(ORE ECELE Hone thin Gane Min OPIS > OTK Corea 53 
: 183 SPECIAL 
12a ais An Ses BSR tio soe bliogrs Gace S 51 OFFER 
Horse-Radish Roots.....,.s+ecceseveseces 9 
HLOCKADH Aeiietpscwietals apres o alee dipia ofeNad ovatere ond 49 
: One packet each of the 
Hs1OCULATIONG. Cais sien wis aiachels sis tle Geis iS Sie 49, 52 four new vegetables fea- 
Insecticides and Sprays.......... 49, 52, 55, 57 ; It’s Earl ’ 
J , s Early and It’s Good 
K tured on this page ONLY Unive: ea Favorite With Chicago Market Growers 
cae j g 5, new pickle type cucumber that produces a crop in 48 days from the planting of 
EOE Fn B sy dhe OARS ah Sa ol Ame et to overs 58 30 CTS ’ POSTPAID the seed. Same shape as the famous Chicago Pickle but 10 days earlier. Usually 
ee else ingots Jairo iia ss ont ae 0 POMS a0 iat olka oie Stee ev ae 3 matures its crop before .the early blight. Be sure to‘include in your order. 
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2 1 Guarantee Satisfaction or Money Back Any Time Within the Year Purchase Is Made 

NOTICE For 74 years the house of Shumway has been recognized 
as the LARGEST DISTRIBUTOR of Pure Bred Garden 
Seed in America selling direct to the planters. We have no dealers or agents. 
Everything direct to you from Grower to Sower. With our tremendous volume 
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., /%4 Ib. 75 cts., Yo Ib. $1.35, Ib. $2.50, 2 Ibs., $4.85, postpaid. 




all over the nation we are able to produce Better Seeds in a bigger way, and 
Sell for Less than most anybody else for equal quality. A trial order from 
you this year will prove the truth of this statement. 
Plant a Garden this year for Defense, Health, and Econ- 
Seeds of victory planted this Spring will yield a bountiful 
harvest of health, beauty, and contentment such as this 
old world of ours badly needs at the present time. 
In view of the existing conditions, we suggest that all 
of our customers order as early as possible this year in 
order to avoid the peak period when stocks of seed may be 
INDEX 
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Lawn ‘Grass Mixtures: 2 852s sss 0 tec ae alee 53 
Cy) Ce Tee ee 21 
Lespe@eza  § <.6 6s Sie selp ws ldvolape ote ete eee 55 
Lette 5-04 ecc%ere:'s diane 086) states eda hae 28, 29 
ily. Bulbs; Hardy... sie\. ous eee Front Cover 
Wailiess ‘Callan. ./..\sieiels susieters jus a. oie eee Back Cover 
Lily of the: Valleys.) vicar. ci-ag el eieiene nent aeen Te 
Madetia Vines Skgecviewee ste, sine ouetpnse stata 2 ent hone ueareaa 
Mangel — . 4:0 Wi seatitcis eta ole! posi piceukig eae als neem 
Mango Melon =<.'; 5 a.ac/sccresene elena eee ie ita ite ete 
Martymia i a. ee ee ae ofere anetet erences Sake tual oe 
Meadow Fescue << « sis siccljccentens at aemen oan ete 
Melons,, Musk, «<2... <i sts sualeualesevsnene i encnamemenetaaes ‘ 
Melons, Water ...... 
Milo: Maize\ (Oe tia 
MALEGS sce seria pilcaghe roam 
Mushroom Spawn 
WU Gb a2 0 GPM tame AR ee eS 
Mustard. Spinach 






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Oats? 455 siecdiecale.e picks ela tole = <o WiOCe ees aise a ene 58 
ORTA [oe 0. 1d a ee vie 0, one le ene) el ©) aie cqt ennai tee en een 9 
Onions Seeds. </ticuset eres » 30 
Onion Sets .... 36 
Orchard Grass .-) 68 
Oxalis: Bulbs. +. ..0.ccscte est cietese siteneeee/ scans eee 78 
Parsley 
Parsnip 
Pasture Mixture 
Peanuts, . diinivte stage beet t rete aneel Tae cies 5 wines ean 36 



Peas for Garden 39 
Peoniés cb csi. epee enie OR OnL gin Ree tien ag nana (e 
Pepper Seed .... sss eee Front Cover, 40 
Pop? GOrms Wes ss ecole eels cstholie eietne es aaa en 52 
Potatoes ‘aid’Potato™Ehyes>. . os seo 55 
PUMPKI | os sie eet alee us ote ep eee eEEee eee eon 41 
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523: Ko bi) | PPP iRurEmirMOscuneriauc her weOIO Ceo at © ote 3 42, 43 
Ranunculus Bulbs! oat ee eee ae Back Cover 
Aor 9 ee a eters Se 58 
Raspherriegoust i iy causes cleo te een Back Cover, 79 
FCG "LOD -. SA o i sta-a a sd cee sl uals ken se eee een 53 
Reed »Canafry~ Grass” <.. o. ss swlels sie See 54 
Rbubarb Roots and Seed ....... Back Cover. % 
ROS€S «| sfshoes eins ced eicbace edhe ee Back Cover 
Rutaaga hie. so .uiscae pane ete eae eet ae 50 
Rye, | Spring. 6 su te. yes a eee 
Rye Grass 
Salsifiy | ic .cs cccsc corts!. igen ae < ayeohar anes ten aaenaann 
Soy Beans 5i 
Soy. Beans, ,/Edible-Bansett ~ 3.ci2.:.0- eee 1 
SpeltZ —... sees Fo i Save ee Hane ite ee 58 
Spinach -.¥. oO-UNG. .dwen ose 45 
SPrayse | rele jnfaie im « Henle ele enone ate eee ene 52 
Squashi -... syst. .ancctolewe § cic ine aaot am ae 2, 44, 45 
Strawberry” Plants <2 .e20es em -- Back Cover, 80 
Pudank Gragg c..c eee fans oles sie sce neensie eee 58 
Sugas: Beets vs. syetasa. a. dissenters s eh yeas ey en 16 
SUAL Caner ey aiecs< st-bd) <1) azpipateeeente oes ieee 55 
Sunflower at... 6 J.:35 diskaletine: ee eee 58 9 
Sweet, Clovers <.c,cpsisi~ We « e.cisl>, tree 54 @ 
Sweet Corn 25 @ 
Swiss Chard 15 
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Timothy, ..aévsmahtdpe wad ae Aaa ee 53m 
TODLEECO™. oie ssde be Toke nbdaoncieiaba i eRate ae ote en eae 51% 
Tomato Seed 49 = 
TOONS . . osu eS erase aise ere t otar muee er mad 52 
Tuberoses 13 @ 
Tiriips’ = has 50 
Twist "Ems 49 © 
Veteli tae sine 54 
Vitamin Bl 52 
Watermelon 33mm 
WWE ate. if ta toteteliemens 58 s 
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