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HENRY FIELD’S SEED SENSE FOR MARCH, 1951—Henry Field Seed & Nursery Co., Shenandoah, Towa 
Fragrant Pink Snowball 
(Viburnum Carlesii) 
This beautiful shrub was so searce this 
year that we were unable to work up 
enough stock to offer it on the shrub page 
of “the big catalog. It’s one of the most 
beautiful and fragrant of all flowering 
shrubs and, because of these qualities, is 
always in great demand. Makes a big 4 
to 6 ft. tall, round shrub; with clear, gray- 
green leaves, and large ball-like clusters 
of pink and white flowers in early spring. 
These flowers, incidentally, have about 
the same look and fragrance as the 
sweet Trailing Arbutus or May Flower 
of New England. We have some fine, well 
branched, 12 to 18 in. plants that should 
begin blooming next spring, and we are 
offering them for just $2.45 each, post- 
paid, while they last. Order number is 
A1473S. 
Rainbow Dahlia Collection 
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We grow our own Dahiias, and it is al- 
most impossible to grow just the right 
amount of each variety to take care of our 
usual run of sales. So, we aim to grow 
plenty, rather than be caught-short; and 
as a result we usually run a little long on 
some varieties. We take these surplus 
kinds and put them into our Rainbow 
Dahlia Collection and sell them at a real 
bargain price. (As arule, the surplus is 
generally among the better, nicer and 
more expensive kinds.) The roots are 
big, healthy ones that are first-class in 
every way. We don’t label them, but 
every one is a beautiful,. fine, named- 
variety. If you want lots for your money, 
try some of these. 
BG559XS—Rainbow Dahlia Collection. 
4 for 98c; 2 collections (8 roots) for 
$1.75, postpaid. 
UNITED HYBRID Selling Out 
Fast.... Better Order Soon! 
UNITED HYBRID PRICE LIST 
Y2 Bushels and Pecks are POSTPAID 
Full bushels prices are freight collect, but if 
i] you order 2 bu. or more, WE PREPAY FREIGHT to near- 
Two 2 bushels go at the 1/2 
Prices for 
PRICES. 
est Freight Station. 
Only United Hybrids have 
famous Kernel Koating 
Seed Treatment that gives 
earlier germination and 
emergence, Cultivate 3 days 
earlier. 
United Hybrids are con- 
sistently heavy producers. 
Season after season United 
produces high yields ... 
yields that make more 
money for you. 
United Hybrids are 
adapted to fit the land, the 
climate and the season. 
They’re “at home” on any 
farm. They mature right 
for your area, 
United Hybrids 
stand up. Their extra 
long, sturdy roots 
dig down deep for 
strength, food and 
moisture. 
bushel prices, not the full bushel; same for Pecks. 
FLATS 
YELLOW Medium 
VARIETIES 
BIN BUSTER 
FORMULAE: 
BBF30 Per bu. 
Per Y% bu. 
Per peck 
BBF40 
BBF50 
BLENDS: 
U30 Blend Per bu. 
Per \% bu. 
Per peck 
U40 Blend 
= 4 USO Blend 
NEW 44a? 
VARIETIES 
dg. U32a-U42a Per bu. 
1} U47a-U50a- Per Y% bu. 
U67a Per peck 
FLATS 
& Large | Special 
United Hybrids 
have deep kernels, 
small cobs. This 
means more shelled 
corn across the scales 
- « « more profits. 
ROUNDS 
Medium 
& Large 
United Hybrid’s 
new “a” varieties are 
bigger, heavier yield- 
ers that are setting 
mew records every- 
where. 
United Hybrid’s ex- 
clusive “planter plate 
Per bu. 
Per Y% bu. 
U20 | 
Per peck 
U26-U28 
U30-U32 J 
grading” speeds and 
simplifies planting. 
No: corn is better 
Per bu. 
U49-U50-U52 Per \% bu. 
U57-U59-U65 
U67-U68-U72 Per peck 
STATE NUMBERS 
Iowa 306, U.S. 13, Only bu. 
Ohio C92 sold 
WHITE 
VARIETIES 
U3 Per bu. 
U4 Per \% bu. 
Per peck 
U36-U39-U40 
bene 
Sold 
Out 
graded. 
Sold 
Out 
HYBRID | 
See Page 26 in Big Catalog for More Information on United ~ 
_ and myself.’’ 
Coen Does Well 
“Dear Field’s: We have used your seeds 
for a couple of years and we have been 
very well pleased. The sweet corn was 
the best we have ever had and we had a 
watermelon that weighed 30 lbs. -We are 
sending you a picture of our popcorn that 
we raised from your seed. Those in the 
picture are Mrs. 
—Mr. Herman Isaksen, 1057 
Francis Ave., Clarkston, Wash. 
Proud of Our Catalog 
“Dear Sirs: We’re so proud of your catalog 
that we show it to everyone and they all 
rave about it. I especially like your plant- 
ing tips. My mother wishes to thank you 
for the free gifts.’—Mrs. Robert Banar, 
Salem, Ohio. 
New Black Sweet Cherry 
“Black Russian’’ is sort of a bad name 
for a cherry to have right now, but that’s 
its name and we can’t help it. It’s noi 
the cherry’s fault. Black Russian is prob- 
ably the hardiest of any sweet cherry ever 
offered. It was originated in the orchards 
of Mr. Hiram Burkholder, of Clyde, Ohio. 
Mr. Burkholder has been outstanding for 
many years in testing and developing new 
varieties of fruits, and Black Russian 
cherry is an outstanding example of his ~ 
ability to come up with something su- 
perior. The tree is a vigorous grower, very 
hardy and highly productive. Under Ohio 
conditions, Black Russian has shown no 
injury at temperatures of 15-20 degrees 
below zero, nor has late spring frost dur- - 
ing the bloom period bothered the crop. 
The fruit is medium sized and does not — 
ay 
Case, a neighbor lady, 
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crack or show a tendency to develop _ 
-brown rot before picking. Being a beau- 
tiful black, the cherries are attractive, 
both on the tree and when picked for mar- 
ket or table use. Its flavor is especially 
sweet and delicious. Pits easily too. 
We don’t have a very large supply of 
Black Russian this year, but will offer it 
at the regular cherry price, as long as our 
stock holds out. No. A3302S. 2 to 8 ft. 
$1.39 each; 3 for $3.98, postpaid., 
ft. $1.59 each; 3 for $4.55, postpaid. 4 to 
.6 ft. $1.79 each; 3 for $4.98, express not 
prepaid. 
Recommends Our Plants 
“Gentlemen: The Mums arrived in good — 
condition. The weather was very cold and 
stormy, and I didn’t plant them until the 2nd — 
of May. I kept them moist and in a coel 
place. They sure leok fine and I can recom— 
mend your plants very ied: Cc, 
Midvale, Utah. 
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