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For Easier and Better Gardening 
For Better Germination and More Rapid Plant Growth 
> by : 
: f Is are seeds that have been apatea with layers of beneficial and protective materials that encourage better germina- 
young plants nourishment for more dependable and faster growth and protect them from diseases in the early stages 
‘he pelleting process leaves the seeds encased in smooth, spherical pellets that are uniform in size and much larger than the 
eeds, which makes them easier to plant. 
years ago, we were the first to offer treated seeds to the general public. We are again out in front with a new and 
thod of seed treatment for better gardening. For the past several years, we have been experimenting with Pelleted Seeds, 
know you will be well pleased with the results you obtain from planting them. 
fi elleting the following varieties and offer them in packets pe 

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: _ PELLETED VEGETABLE SEEDS PELLETED FLOWER SEEDS 
Detroit Dark Red (Spec. Muskmelon, Rock O’Honey : Aster, Crego W. R. Mixed Salpiglossis, Dwarf Giants 
train) Onion, Michigan State College Calendula, Special Mixture Sweet Peas, Burgess’ Special 
e, Danish Ballhead Pepper, Michigan Wonder California Poppy, Mixed Blend 
J » Radish, Saxa ; Godetia, Dwarf Mixed Verbena, Mammoth Mixed 
Tomato, Crack-Proof ‘ Larkspur, Giant Imperial Wallflower, Dbl. Early Wonder 
Tomato, Early Chatham Marigold, Mission Giants Zinnia, Dahlia-flowered Mixed 
Zinnia, Tom Thumb Mixed 
Your choice of the above packets: (20c each) (6 for $1.00) ($12 for $1.90). 
Descriptions of above varieties will be found elsewhere in this catalog. 


a The Dryland GROWS 
— White Proso wonder erain ALMOST 
: : The Most Profitable Catch Crop. Matures in 60 Days. 
Can Be Planted Later and Will Stand More Dry Weather Than Any Other Grain. 
e Proso was introduced from Siberia several years ago and after many tests has proven to be one of 
t dependable and profitable farm crops. It will grow almost anywhere, North, South, East or West, in wet 
Pieanthee, and on all kinds of soil. In 1933, when thousands of acres of grain were burned up by the ex- 
ought, this strain of Proso saved the day. Many farmers would have grown no winter feed at all had it 
een for this wonderful grain. Though it does best when sown in June, it may be sown as late as July 15th 
ais ores a eid crop. It prodabes as high as 70 bushels to the acre, of grain weighing 50 to 60 pounds 
el.- 
: Ideal Feed for Poultry, Hogs, Cattle and Sheep. May Be Fed Without Threshing. 
week Equal to Corn in Food Value. High in Vitamin A. 
oso makes a ‘aplosdia feed when fed whole or ground, for all kinds of live stock and poultry. Farmers claim it will fatten hogs 
cattle better than corn and that chickens lay better when fed Proso, and prefer it to other grains or mash. Proso makes a splen- 
ash when ground alone. When fed to poultry with corn or oats the ratio should be four parts Proso to one part other grain. 
lay be fed without threshing as the kernels are readily removed by chickens and eaten with the hay by other stock, or it may be 
clean grain from the thresher. Its forage in any stage of growth, or as-hay, is not at any time injurious to live stock. Proso 
, which usually remains somewhat green, even though the grain is ripe, makes ‘a good hay for winter feeding. The large turkey 
s of the Northwest rely on Proso as one of -their chief feed crops. 
of this Proso is round and larger than millet seed, growing in a sprangly head resembling oats. The inner color of the 
pure white and should not be confused with the colored Prosos. or so-called hog-millets. This Proso has been selected for 
its white color, larger kernels and-greater productiveness. 
Proso is unlike any other grain because of its extreme drought resistance, together with the fact that it takes only 60 to 65 days 
ature a crop of this variety, and needs only one good rain to produce a crop. It may be planted on high, dry soil that is not suitable 
clot pees grains. It is especially valuable as a summer catch crop, something that may be planted on land which has had an early crop 
: moved or ground that has been drowned out and not in shape to work until late in the season. 
SProso ean be sown with a regular grain drill at the rate of 25 to 35 Ibs. per acre. 
PRICES (Sample packet, f0c) (14 Ib. 20c) (Ib. 50c) (5 lbs. $1.50) (10 Ibs. $2.50) prepaid. By express or freight 
(state which), not prepaid, (25 lbs. $2.75) (50 Ibs. $4.50) (100 Ibs. $8.00) (500 Ibs. $37.50). 
If no shipping instructions are given, we will ship all orders of 25 lbs and 50 Ibs. by express, not prepaid, and orders of 
100 Ibs. or more by freight, not prepaid. 
NOTICE: If your freight or express address is different than your mail address, be sure to supply us with both, 
and state how you want shipment made. Express is quite glee over long distances but is much 
_ Freight is slow, so ample time should be allowed for delivery. No C.0.D. shipments. Cash with order only. 
ASPARAGUS 
A Good Source of Vitamin C. An ounce of seed will produce about 250 
plants. 2 Ibs. will produce enough roots to set an acre. 
MARY WASHINGTON (Rust-Resistant). The leading variety of Asparagus 
for either the home garden or commercial planting. A rapid growing sort, 
yielding thick, long, straight stalks, and when overgrown is perfeetly tender. 
Practically immune to ‘‘rust’” and other Asparagus diseases. (Pkt. 10¢) (oz. 
20c) (% Ib. 60c) (lb. $1.70) (5 Ibs. $7.50) (10 lbs. $14.00) prepaid. 
PARADISE (Rust-Resistant). Similar to Mary Washington, but earlier, 
more productive ands\larger.. Only 7 or 8 stalks required to the pound. 
Even though this variety is giant in size, it is crisp, tender and fine flavored. 
(No plants.) (Pkt. 15c) (oz. 35¢) (44 Ib. $1.10) (lb. $3.30) (5 lbs. $15.50) 


















(10 Ibs. $30.00) prepaid. Large Green GlobesArtichoke 
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We supply choice one-year-old plants, which is the age we recommend, for * Artichoke 
in addition to costing less than two-year-old plants, they come into bearing 
just as soon and are a more satisfactory size for transplanting. Asparagus An ounce of seed for 500 plants 
plants should be set 18 inches apart. 
CHOICE MARY WASHINGTON PLANTS—(25 for $1.25) (100 for $4.00) LARGE GREEN GLOBE. A delicious vege- 
(250 for $7.50) (500 for $14.00) (1,000 for $25.00) prepaid. table which is cultivated for its large flower- 
heads, which are cooked like Asparagus. It 
is considered a delicacy and demands a high 
price in all better city markets. The plant is 
a perennial and set in good soil and given 
slight winter protection of leaves or straw, 
will remain in bearing several years, but for 
best results it should be renewed every two or 
AA Aan Be J 14 oz. 55c) z. $1.00 
CARBON STEEL BLADE. Lasts for years, and good for a whole Bhree venta Et 206) aes aes ach 
season without sharpening. ONS ek ars 
While this knife is made especially for cutting asparagus, it ean also 
be used for eliminating dandelion, dock, etc., from the garden and lawn. 
Price $1.00, prepaid. 
Labadie Asparagus Knife 
The best Asparagus Knife on the market. No other like it, and you 
will want no other kind after you have once tried the Labadie Aspara- 
gus Knife. 
No C.0.D. Shipments from 
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