uralized in sunny situations. The bees visit the flowers in large 
numbers for pollen. It blooms over a long period. 
Seed, per packet 20c, ounce 75c, postpaid. 
SAFFLOWER 
Safflower is a fast growing annual which reaches a height of 
about three feet. The large yellow flowers are of interest in the 
garden but it is cultivated principally as a source of drying oil 
in demand by the vaint and varnish industry. Bees visit the 
flowers freely and indications are that it will prove to be a good 
honey plant. 
Seed, per packet 20c, postpaid, 
SESAMUM 
Sesamum is an annual of easy culture. It grows to a height 
of three feet in this climate and the large flowers are very at- 
tractive to the bees. It blooms in late summer. It is an im- 
portant source of edible oil in the tropics and some experimental 
plantings are conducted in this country for study of possible 
commercial adaptation. 
Seed, per packet 20c, postpaid. 
BOOKS 
A LIVING FROM BEES by Frank C. Pellett. <A 
cloth bound book of 335 pages, well illustrated, which, 
as its title suggests, outlines proved methods of making 
a living from bees. The fundamentals of honey produc- 
ing are explained with reasons for every necessary ma- 
nipulation . 
Conditions under which beekeeping is practical as an 
exclusive business and when it is better to be followed as 
a sideline are discussed at length. $2.50, postpaid. 
AMERICAN HONEY PLANTS, by Frank C. Pellett 
The fourth revised edition of this book includes more 
than 100 plants not mentioned in previous editions. ‘The 
most complete and practical book on honey plants ever 
published. With 200 illustrations and 467 large pages, 
the honey plants of the entire United States and Canada 
are extensively reviewed. Beautifully printed and bound 
in serviceable buckram, it is a fine example of the high- 
est type of bookmaking. About 1,200 plants which are 
important to the beekeeper are discussed, with distribu- 
tion, time of blooming, quality and yield of honey and 
other useful information. $6.00, postpaid. 
HOW TO ATTRACT BIRDS, by Frank C. Pellett 
This little book of 156 pages, fully illustrated with the 
author's photographs, is an account of forty years ex- 
perience with wild birds in several localities. Sugges- 
tions for attracting birds by means of providing nest 
boxes, storm shelters, watering and feeding stations and 
providing suitable surroundings are helpful in any sit- 
uation. $2.50, postpaid. 
SUCCESS WITH WILD FLOWERS by Frank C. Pellett 
An account of the author's forty years’ experience in 
growing wild flowers in a five acre preserve. Illustrated 
with numerous photographs and color plates. Cloth 
bound, 175 pages, $2.50 postpaid. 
CONDITIONS OF SALE 
Prices quoted in this catalogue are postpaid and we will either 
insure the parcel or guarantee safe arrival anywhere in the U.S.A. 
Remit by check or money order. Currency remittances at your 
own risk. 
Seeds are offered subject to stocks unsold; we may sell out 
of some items. Prices by the pound are subject to change with- 
out mobos, This catalogue cancels all price lists previously 
issued. 
We try to send out only good seeds and we use much care 
to keep our varieties pure and true to name. However, since 
results also depend on such factors as soils, climates, weather, 
knowledge and skill of purchaser, etc., over which we have no 
control, we cannot in any way be responsible for the crop. If 
we should make a mistake and you fail to get what you ordered, 
a prompt report will bring proper adjustment. It is mutually 
agreed that our liability in any instance is limited to the original 
purchase price. 
PELLETT GARDENS 
MELVIN PELLETT ATLANTIC, IOWA 
