2 HENRY FEELD’S 



50 Lb. Siveet Potato 
It’s hard to believe, but here’s the evi- 
dence. A 50 Ib. Sweet Potato. This pic- 
ture was sent in by my good customer 
Mrs. Bessie Runyan, $22 East 1st St., 
Santa Ana, Calif. Can you beat it? 

Likes Seeds and Seed Sarse 

“Dear Henry: My wife and I buy your Hy- 
brid South American popcorn. The corn 
is about 7 ft. high and everyone has 2 or 
3 ears of good corn on it. We were very 
well pleased with the rest of our garden, 
too. Read every word of Seed Sense and 
enjoy it very much.’’—Mr, and Mrs. Emil 
Manasek, Elba, Nebraska. 
No Butter? 
eS a Se 
“Dear Mr. Field: These are my 2 daugh- 
ters, Sharon, and Karen, with some of 
your Early Gt. Golden Bantam Sweet 
Corn.”— Mrs, Delcia Lakey, Rt. 3, Ava, 
Missouri, 



Better than Candy 
“Dear Mr. Field: Last year I ordered 
some of your United Hybrid So. Ameri- 
can popcorn and my, what corn! We 
gave some away, sold some and still had 
plenty for our own use. The grains were 
4 times larger than any we had ever seen. 
Your seeds really produce well in Ten- 
nessee. Here is a snapshot of our only 
child Allena Rose, age 10 mos., taken be- 
side a pan of your popcorn. Allena likes 
it better than candy.’’—Mr. & Mrs. Ike 
Adcock, Rt. 3, Smithville, Tennessee. 
Family Jewels 
I never wear my jewels; 
I keep them on a shelf. 
I share them with the family 
They’re not just for myself! 
And when I take them out, 
I never put them back, 
But get others to replace them: 
Gems I never lack! 
You see, my amethysts are plums; 
My rubies, dark red beets 
And rosy red tomatoes 
For nutritious mealtime treats. 
I’ve emeralds galore 
In asparagus and peas; 
Topazes are the peaches 
That never fail to please. oy 
Oh, I’ve jewels by the hundred 
In every size and shade; 
And the reason they’re so precious 
Is: EVERY ONE’S HOME-MADE! 
Mrs. Herbert R. Middleton 
Rt. 1, Box 224 
Wrentham, Massachusetts 
Proud of My Low Prices 
I mean it. My prices are so reasonable 
compared to most everything else, I’m 
REALLY PROUD to have you compare 
them. Have always believed in fair deal- 
ings at fair prices. If you’ll do a little 
figuring, you’ll see that’s more true this 
year than ever. 
Do your spraying’ or dusting in the cool 
of the morning or evening or on a cloudy 
day. 
Fruit for 2 by 4 Garden 
Although we can’t all have space for a 
private orchard, there’s not a one of us 
can’t raise plenty of fruit on even the 
smallest patch of ground. Strawberries 
come first because they’re easiest and 
quickest. You can have some fruit the 
first year—plenty the next. 
All of the fruit bushes can be*planted 
in small space or at the back of the lot. 
This means raspberries, blackberries, 
black raspberries, boysenberries and the 
rest. The bush cherries, especially the 
new hybrids, bear almost as fine fruit’as 
trees, and they’re beautiful, blooming 
shrubs, too, that can be planted as dec- 
oration in the front lawn, 



SEED SENSE FOR MARCH, 1948—Henry Field Seed & Nursery Co., Shenandoah, Iowa 

Five Generations 
“Dear Mr. Field: When I was a little 
girl I sold your seeds and also had a won- 
derful flower garden of my own. My 
mother-in-law has also been a user of 
your seeds. Here isa five generation pic- 
ture to use in your Seed Sense. My fath- 
er, James Larson, behind him is myself, 
by my side my daughter, Bernice White, 
in front of her is her daughter Mrs. Opal 
Bisson and her son Stephin.’—Mrs. Ber- 
tha De Golyer, Halton, Indiana. 
Wonderful Luck 
with H.F. Seeds 
“Dear Henry: Had wonderful luck Iast 
springy with your seeds. Your Hard-I-Field 
muskmelon was the best we ever tasted, and 
we had several kinds as we grew your 
muskmelon collection. Your hybrid corn 
was as good as you said and we really had 
a dry season.”—Orville E. Kennon, Rt. 2, 
Fort Scott, Kansas, 
Flavorsome Herbs 
Although Herbs are not planted nearly 
as often as they should be, they are be- 
coming more and more popular for use 
as borders. They are not only orna- 
mental, but you will find it mighty nice 
to pick your own fresh seasoning at your 
own back door like grandmother did. 
Many of these are also useful for medici- 
nal purposes. You will find quite a com- 
plete list on page 13 
of my new 1948 eat- 
alog. 
1 Pkt. Makes 
One-Half Bu. 
**‘Dear Mr. 
Field: My son, 
Bill, wants you 
to see some of 
the Jumbo pea- 
nuts we raised 
from a 10¢ pkt. 
of your’ seed, 
Raised 1 bu. 
Have ordered 
your seeds for 2 
yrs. and like 
them fine. Sure 
enjoy Seed 
Sense.’’ — Mrs. 
” Ora McDonald, 
“= Phil, Kentucky. 


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