16 HENRY FIELD'S SEED SENSE FOR AUGUST, 1950—Henry Field Seed & Nursery Co., Shenandoah, Iowa. 


An Easter Lily That Blooms 
Outdoors! 
Here’s something that is really some- 
thing—a hardy Easter Lily that blooms 
outdoors! Something we all want and 
can grow. It’s the Estate Lily—a thing 
of beauty. As delicate and wonderful as 
any grown in a greenhouse. Plant in 
your backyard this fall and you’ll have 
blooms in June year in and year out. You 
can see from the picture how free-flower- 
ing it is. Just like what you pay $5.00 
for at the florists, only this doesn’t cost 
you nearly that much. Because it is so 
unusual and because we want you folks 
to have some of these, we’re keeping the 
price way down so everyone can afford 
them. No. B5010. Price is only 49c each; 
2 for 89c; 5 for $1.98. All postpaid. 
How to Protect Your Bulbs 
Before setting out your bulbs this fall, 
put them in a paper sack and sprinkle 
some Henry Field Bug Dust on them. 
Then shake the sack gently so as to com- 
pletely cover the bulbs with the dust. 
This will protect the bulbs from insects, 
fungi and even moles. 
Get Plants at Right Time 
“Dear Sirs: We have used your seeds and 
plants for two years now and one of the 
reasons we like them is that you send the 
plants at just the right planting time.”— 
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Mikesell, Culver, In- ' 
diana. 
Tickled Pink 
Field 
Seed and Nursery 
Co.: We were tick- 
led pink with = the 
success of your 
Straight Hight Cu- 
cumber seeds. It was 
‘“*Henry 
our first garden and 
we owe the results 
to your fine seeds.” 
—Mrs. Harrison 
5657- Ma- 
hoe d. nee Atv ee 
Youngstown, Ohio. 
Wilcox, 


To do this, 



Future Customer from Texas 
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Mrs. Ray Simon of Rt. 3, Lampasac, 
Texas, informs us that she enjoys Seed 
Sense very much, but says she has never 
seen a picture from Texas in it. And she 
says, ‘I want you to know we like your 
things a lot down here.” So, she sent us a 
picture of her néw son and hoped we 
could find room for it in Seed Sense. 
Well, here it is, Mrs. Simon. We think 
you have a mighty fine son. Hope some 
day he will be a good Texas customer 
like so many others we have. 
Plant Nursery Stock at Once 
The nursery stock we send out is all 
vigorous, healthy steck and will grow 
for you. Of course, when you receive it, 
it’s still perishable, since it’s a living 
plant, and must be planted immediately. 
If at all possible, plant it in its perma- 
nent location upon arrival. But if the 
weather is bad or you can’t plant for 
some other reason, heel it in ’til you can. 
merely dig a trench large 
enough to accommodate all of the roots, 
place the stock in it, cover the roots with 
dirt and then water them. This will keep 
the stock in live growing condition until 
it can be permanently planted. 
Whotta’ Crop! 
Here is a picture sent in by Mr. and 
Mrs. George Schulter of Rt. 3, Remsen, 
Iowa, of their son, Arnold, hauling some 
melons and squash. Arnold was 3% 
when this photo was taken. Mrs. Schul- 
ter says the melons and squash .were 
grown from Henry Field seeds and that 
they had so many melons they just 
couldn’t take care of all of them. 



Golden Wedding 
“Dear Sirs: I am enclosing a picture of 
our 50th wedding anniversary. We have 
bought from you for years. My father, 
also, always bought your seeds. Hope to 
get a rose bush you offer.’’—Mr. and Mrs. 
Fred Monroe, Atwood, Ill. 
We are more than glad to send you a 
rose bush. We know you will enjoy it. 
Fall Planting Safe Until 
Soil Freezes Hard 
When freezing temperatures begin, 
many folks who have not finished their 
planting wonder how much longer it can 
safely be done. The answer is, as long 
as the soil will crumble and can be packed 
properly about the bulbs and roots of 
plants. 
It makes little difference to plants 
whether it is November “or December as 
long as they can be properly planted. A 
crust of frost on the surface of the soil 
will not interfere with planting. In fact, 
such things as fruit and shade trees (not 
evergreens) and other heavy nursery 
stock can be planted right up to the time 
when the ground freezes solid. 
When to Dig Bulbs 
Just before the ground begins to freeze, 
dig up bulbous plants such as gladiolus, 
dahlias and cannas. Be careful in dig- 
ging so that you will not cut or bruise 
the bulbs. Only the sound ones, -free 
from disease, should be kept. Dry them 
out thoroughly and store in a cool, dry 
place. 
Our Prices Are Low 
We think our prices are so reasonable 
compared to most everything else that 
we are proud to have you compare them. 
We've always believed in fair dealings at 
fair prices. So look over our merchan- 
dise and prices. We think you will have 
to go pretty far to find better buys. 
Calla Lilies for Potting 
We have some dandy Calla Lily bulbs 
that are ideal for potting. They’re big, 
healthy bulbs that will make tall, stately 
blooms and fine beautiful foliage. Calla 
Lilies are easy to grow and require only 
ordinary care. Really are hard to beat 
for a potted plant. Full directions with 
each order. Come in three colors. * 
White—BG411. Yellow—BG412: 40c 
each; 2 for 69c. Pink—BG417 (a new, 
different, rare type) 50c each; 2 for-89e. 
Collection of one each of all three colors 
—BG445X, only $1.09. All prices post- 
paid. 
