NEW “500” 
A large, fast growing 
variety that can be used 
the first year after plant- 
ing, Sweeter, more tender, 
and much more prolific than 
other varieties. 
MARY WASHINGTON 
Practically immune to rust which 
often kills other varieties. Sends 
up crisp, tender stalks for a long 
cutting period. Set Asparagus plants 
144 feet apart. One of: the best 
vegetables for freezing. 
POSTPAID PRICES tes te Fer Per 
New “500” 
A3019—Jumbo 3-yr. old 1.49 2.69 4.79 8.49 
A3018—2-yr. old plants _.... 219 3.79 6.49 
Mary Washington 
A3003—Jumbo 3-yr. old 1.29 2.25 3.89 
eae old plants ...... 1.59 2.85 
7.35 
5.19 
Prices Effective Aug. 1, 1954 
F.0.B. Yankton, S. D., Except where indicated 
3 Subject to change without notice 
ALFALFA (60 Lbs. Bu.) 
No. Per Bu. 
15 Lot Northern, 97% Pure... ccc eeeccseeecesseeeee $18.95 
AS Lot Grimm, (Contains approximately 10% 
sil Sweet Clover) 
14 Dakota 12 (Best Northern)... 
16 Grimm (Good Quality), 982% Pur 
17. Grimm (Best Northern), 994% Pure 
20 Cossack (Best Northern), 991% Pure.. 
21 Ladak (Best Northern), 991%4% Pure. 
24 Ranger (Certified Blue Tag) 
‘CLovERS (60, Lbs. Bu.) i 
a s Red Clover, 99% Crop Pure, (95% Idaho 
; Red Clover, Balance other crops)... : 
34 Red Clover (Idaho) 9914% Pure . 
36 Mammoth Red Clover Best Northern), 
 99%4% Pure - 
2 Alsike (Best Northern 
7 Ladino Clover, 10 Ibs. 6.95, postpaid. 
___-50 Ibs, 26.95; F.0.B. Yankton. 
198 Birdsfoot Trefoil (Broadleaf), 10 Ibs. aa), ppd.; 
50 Abs. 32, 50, F.0.B. Yankton. 
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are of top quality yet 
‘priced to save you money. 
Every pound of seed you 
A GURNEY LAWN Is Easy to Make 
erally using F 
Preparation of the ground is impor- 
every 225 sq. 
tant. First, plow ! or spade deeply. 
Level off the area to be planted and 
rake to remove sticks, trash, stones, or 
lumps. ‘ 
After raking smooth—Roll the lawn 
thoroughly. This allows you to plant 
the seed more evenly, plus providing a 
firmer seed bed. 
After rolling—Sow the seed, gen- 
portant. 
FALL SEED FOR A WEED 
FREE LAWN 
By seeding in August or Sep- 
tember you eliminate a good 
share of your weeds. You'll 
have an established lawn by the 
time the snow flies. The weed 
crop in the spring won't be 
able to take over. 
We harvest our own Blue 
Grass and it is absolurely ‘'tops’” 
in quality — northern-grown 
seed. Remember to seed early 
in the fall for best results. 
at Gurney’s. All of it is fresh, 
new crop seed that has been 
carefully tested to assure you of 
a beautiful lawn. It is good 
heavy seed and that means it 
is weed free seed. You get the 
best—for less—-when you order 
from Gurney’s. 
New “GREEN CARPET” 
Lawn Mixture 
A fine lawn mixture to give 
quick results and a permanent 
lawn. Kentucky Blue Grass, 
, Fescue and Rye Grasses, blended 
All Gurney’s Lawn Seed A CEA BEDE 
Is Carefully Tested purpose, reasonably priced mix- 
You cannot buy finer grass ture. 1 Ih, 89c; 3 Ibs. 2.19; 5 
seed than we are offering here Ibs. 3.39; 10 tbs. 6.39, ppd. 
buy from us has been triple 
cleaned and tested by ex- 
perts. Free samples on re- 
quest. Play safe with 
Gurney’s northern-grown 
field seeds. . 
The seeds listed below 
TIMOTHY 
No. Per 50 Ibs. 
69 Timothy (Best Northern), 994% Pure... $10.95 
SPECIAL FALL PASTURE MIXTURES 
No. Per 50 Ibs. 
117 Dry Land Brome Mixture (50% Brome or more) 
Balance Crested Wheat, etc. ... $12.95 
107 Timothy-Alsike (20-25% Alsike).... 12.95 
106 Half Clovers-Half Timothy (35% Red Clover, 
50% Timothy, 15% Alsike) siewe-2 19.25 
BROME & OTHER DRY LAND GRASSES 
No. Per 50 Ibs. 
73 Brome (Lincoln) Extra Heavy... ... $12.95 
76 Brome (Canadian No, 1)........... . 10.45 
71 Brome (Best Home Grown), Extra Heavy e225 
83 Crested Wheat (Best Northern) .. 16.25 
DESIRABLE GRASSES 
No. Per 50 Ibs. 
95 Reed Canary Grass (For Low, Wet Spots)... $19.95 
89 Rye Grass (Annual)... 9.95 
90 Rye Grass (Perennial). 12.75 
86 Alta Fescue (New Perennial)... 
96 Creeping Fescue (Fine for Shade Spots). 
94 Orchard Grass 
, 
Ib. of lawn seed to 
After pcaice utes carefully to 
work the seed slightly into the soil. 
After this raking—Roll your lawn, 
using a roller or packer. 
This is im- 
_ Keep it well-watered (each day) for 
the next 2 or 3 weeks. 
necessary for proper germination. 
* Gumey’s S  Northem Grown LAWN ‘SEED 
Moistute is 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS 
FINEST EXTRA-HEAVY SEED—Heavy seed 
means weed-free seed, Start your new lawn 
early this fall for best results. Blue Grass is 
a slow starter, buc it lasts for years. We have 
true Northern-grown, Northern harvested Ken- 
tucky Blue Grass of extreme hardiness. Use 1 
lb. for 225 square fr, 1 Ib. 1.45; 3 Ibs, 3.49; 
5 Ibs. 5.89; 10 Ibs. 10.95, postpaid. 
NEW HIGHLAND BENT GRASS 
Everybody likes Benet Grass for lawns. This 
is che true Highland variety and is hardier and 
more drouth-resistant than any other we know 
of. Bent Grass requires more care and mois- 
ture than other types but is well worth the 
trouble because of its unusual beauty. 1 Ib. 
1.39; 3 Ibs. 3.39; 5 Ibs. 5.49, postpaid. 
NEW MERION BLUE GRASS MIXTURE 
This new 100% perennial grass mixture is 
a dandy. Contains approximately 309% Merion 
Blue and the balance the right proportions of 
Creeping Fescue, Highland Bent plus plenty 
of Poa Trivialis.- For an extra-heavy turf, dark 
green lawn that stays green, stands closer mow- 
ing, is disease resistant and perfectly hardy, 
plant this Merion mixture. Fall is the ideal 
time to plant. 
Merion Blue Grass doesn’t ‘go to sleep’’ in 
the summer months. Stays dark green, low- 
growing, disease-resistant and helps fight off 
Crabgrass invasion. 1 pound of mixture cov- 
ers 750 square feet. Goes 3 times farther than 
regular blue grass mixture. Takes less seed 
when you plant Merion mixture so your actual 
cost is no more and you have a nicer lawn, 
Try ict 1 th, 2.15; 3 Ibs. 5,85; 5 Ibs. 9.45; 
10 Ibs. 18.45, all postpaid. 
MERION BLUE GRASS 
For those of you who want the pure un- 
mixed Merion Blue, we can take care of your 
needs with fine quality seed. Plant one pound 
to 750 square fect. 1 Ib. 3.89; 3 Ibs. 10.89; 
5 Ibs. 17.85, all postpaid. Absolutely the last 
word in Blue Grass. Order yours now while 
we have it. Don't wait until spring to order. 
a 
~ SUNSHINE MIXTURE 
Kentucky Blue Grass with plenty of Red 
Top and Rye Grass for nurse crops to give 
you a quick lawn. Enriched with Red Fescue 
and White Dutch Clover to provide perma- 
nency and rich greenness. 
Sow seed evenly, roll thoroughly and water 
liberally. 1 Ib. 1.29; 3 ths. 3.49; 5 Ibs. 5.49; 
10 ‘bs. 10.49, all postpaid. 
CAPITAL MIXTURE 
Best lawn mixture for the Northwest. Ken- 
tucky Blue Grass, balance White Clover, Rye 
Grass, and Red Top. Best mixture known for 
places where rainfall is light and artificial 
watering impossible. 1 Ib, 1.09; 3 Ibs. 2.79; 5 
Ibs. 4.29; 10 Ibs. 8.29, all postpaid. 
SHADY SPOT LAWN MIXTURE 
We all know it is hard to grow good lawn 
grass in the shade, Where the lawn is shaded 
half the time or more, Gurney’s Shady Spot 
Lawn Mixture is the grass to use. Very simi- 
lar to the famous Sunshine Mixture, except it 
contains ample Fescue and Poa Trivialis for 
the shady spots. Sow 1 Ib, to every 200 
square ft. 1 Ib. 1.39; 3 Ibs. 3.69; 5 Ibs. 5.98; 
10 Ibs. 11.69, postpaid. 
WHITE DUTCH CLOVER 
This is the 3- and 4-leaved Jawn clover. It 
is hot weather-resistant; gtows nicely and 
quickly from seed. It is also an excellent pas- 
ture grass; use 5 Ibs. per acre for pasture. Add | 
1 Ib. co every 5 Ibs. of Blue Grass if you want 
to improve the beauty of your lawn, or sow 
alone in the lawn at the rate of 1 lb. per 
1,000 square ft. Roll ic in. Va Ib, 49c; 1 Ib, 
1.19; 3 Ibs. 2.99; 5 Ibs. 4.59, postpaid. 
PETER RABBIT Repellent 
4057—Simply paint or spray 
Peter Rabbic Repellent on tree 
or shrub trunks and rabbits will 
not bother them. Full directions 
on each can. One Quart (enough 
to treat 30 to 40 trees one inch 
in diameter), 1.69, postpaid. 
