It Was New to Me!! 
Did you know that some weeds often indicate the condi- 
tion of your soil? 
Sheep’s sorrell and wild strawberry plants indicate that 
the soil is acid and calcium is needed. 
Wild buttercup grows in moist clay-loams, and Self heal 
also indicates that there is too much clay. 
Devil’s Paintbrush says that the land needs organic matter 
and Sedges and Bushes indicate that drainage is necessary. 
The appearance of wild garlic announces that the ground 
is rich, 
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Have you ever used your refrigerator as a garden tool? 
In hot weather, it’s the perfect place to start certain seeds 
that ordinarily won’t sprout except in cool weather. Take 
lettuce and larkspur for instance. These won't grow if 
you plant them in mid-summer heat out-of-doors. But mix 
the seed with a little sand, vermiculite, or peat moss, stand 
it under the ice cube compartment for a week, and it will 
sprout in a hurry, Then plant in the regular way and it 
will grow normally. The ideal temperature for germina- 
tion of most cool-weather plants is 42 degrees. Containers 
should be covered to hold back loss of moisture. 
Tricks with Herbs 
Sprinkle caraway or anise seed on baking powder 
biscuits . . chopped fresh leaves of dill on broiled 
steaks or chops. Cover with melted butter and allow 
to stand in a hot oven for a few minutes. 
For a new taste thrill flavor omelettes with chives, 
parsley, summer savory and basil, or use a mixture 
of thyme, basil, summer savory and chives. 
Fertilizer Facts 
A standard garden encyclopedia offers this excellent ad- 
vice: “In buying fertilizers the gardener will do well to 
follow the practice of the most successful commercial 
growers, namely to confine his selection to standard 
brands that have given satisfactory results over a long 
period of years, and to make his final choice upon the 
basis of the actual cost of the plant food ingredients rather 
than the prices of the mixtures as a whole. Some mixtures 
which cost more than others are actually more economical 
than others that cost less, when the contents of each are 
calculated on the basis of actual fertilizing ingredients. 
“Sometimes analysis figures do not convey the true worth 
of a mixture, especially if not backed up by a reliable 
manufacturer or dealer. Some ingredients may be slowly 
soluble or practically insoluble in one brand but readily 
so in another. For instance, a fertilizer composed of wood 
ashes, ground phosphate rock and sulphate of ammonia 
would not be comparable in value, though having the 
same percentage analysis, as another composed of nitrate 
of soda, muriate of potash, and superphosphate. Hence 
it is important to know what the composition is as well as 
how much of each ingredient is in the mixture.” We offer 
special purpose fertilizers for use wherever a special 
formula is needed. Knowing the soil conditions and grow- 
ing problems of this territory as we do, we can prescribe 
just the right formula for every case. 
We have fertilizers for vegetable gardens, flowers, roses, 
trees, lawns,—whatever the need. 
Whether you know the formula you want—or want one 
recommended especially to handle some situation of your 
own, be sure to consult us. 
CHERRY BELLE RADISH — 
Round, smooth red radishes 
3, inch across, Resemble 
cherries in shape and color, 
Flesh is white, crisp and 
firm, 
GREAT LAKES LETTUCE — 
Outstanding Iceberg or Crisp 
head type. A summer lettuce 
that stands heat well. Resist- 
ant to tip burn. 
AMERICA SPINACH — The 
best long-standing, heat-re- 
sisting, heavy yielding, sa- 
voy-leaved spinach, Leaves 
glossy, dark green, thick and 
tender. 
EARLY SURECROP HYBRID 
CUCUMBER — Slender, dark 
green with crisp white flesh. 
Unusually delicious. Disease 
resistant. 
CHIEFTAIN SAVOY CAB- 
BAGE — Flattened globe- 
shaped, Crumpled leaves, Is 
of outstanding quality and 
flavor. 
IMPERATOR CARROT — Ex- 
ceptionally heavy yielder 
and always smooth and uni- 
form. Fine-grained, | tender. 
Rich orange, indistinct core. 
EARLY PROLIFIC STRAIGHT- 
NECK SQUASH — Fruits are 
creamy yellow. Heavy yield- 
er or unsurpassed quality. 
IOCHIEF SWEET CORN — A 
yellow hybrid sweet corn 
with sensational qualities. 
Sugar sweet and tender. Stays 
prime longer. 
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