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WIGEON-GRASS 
Redheads, Bluebills, Wigeon and Canvasbacks feed 
upon the roots, seeds and leaves of Wigeon-Grass. It 
is considered the best wild duck attraction for brack- 
ish waters. Mallards and other marsh ducks feed 
upon Wigeon-Grass during low tide where it grows 
in bays and streams which are affected by tides. 
WHEN AND WHERE TO PLANT 
Wigeon-Grass Plants are transplanted during Fal) 
or Spring in alkaline or brackish waters. Its grows 
in salt water but never in that of full ocean strength. 
It thrives in waters affected 
by ocean tides. This plant 
grows in waters from 1 to 
10 feet in depth on a mud 
bottom. 
HOW TO PLANT 
The Wigeon-Grass Plants 
are planted by simply push- 
ing the roots of the plant 
down into the mud with an 
oar or paddle in one to six 
feet of water. Three bushels 
of plants to the acre. 
Price—Delivered 
Wigeon-Grass Plants 
$15.00 per bushel. 
Wigeon-Grass 
(Ruppia Maritima) 
SALICORNIA 
For Tide Waters (Salt) 
A real salt water duck food. Due to the glassy 
appearance of the stems it is called Glasswort. 
The plants are leafless but have numerous joints 
off the stems, Glasswort also thrives in strong 
alkaline waters. It produces abundantly of seed 
which the wild ducks are very fond of. Mallard, 
Blackducks and Sprig in particular like it, but 
all species of wild ducks eat it. 
Salicornia or Glasswort may be planted during 
April to November by placing the plants in the soil 
in the desired place. It grows well on any fairly 
good soil, places exposed at low tide and covered at 
high tide, or very shallow alkaline waters. Three 
bushels will plant one acre, an acre will provide an 
abundance of duck food and spread to other suitable 
nearby places. Plant several small beds. 
Price—Delivered 
Salicornia Plants $15.00 per bushel. 
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WHAT OTHERS SAY— 
Fresno, California 
August 30, 1946 
Wm. O. Coon 
Game Food Nurseries, 
Oshkosh, Wisconsin 
Dear Mr. Coon: 
I have returned from my vacation, and you may ship the re- 
mainder of my order. 
I was out to my place on the 30th of July and I can tell you 
that I never saw any plant grow and spread so rapidly as the 
Wigeon Grass which we planted just a short time previous to 
that date. The growth of this under water plant was simply 
amazing and it will supply food for hundreds of ducks this Fall. 
Sincerely, 
RALPH WOODWARD 
Los Angeles 11, California 
April 16, 1946 
Mr. Wm. O. Coon, 
Game Food Nurseries, 
Oshkosh, Wisconsin 
Dear Mr. Coon: 
Many thanks for your letter dated April 9, and may I take 
this opportunity to tell you that it is a pleasure to do business 
with you. 
Before I started dealing with you, I was dealing with another 
company in the same business and was very much dis-satisfied 
with their service. I am convinced that you know so much 
more about this wild bird food business than anyone else I have 
ever dealt with, that not only will I be very happy to give you 
all my own business, but to recommend you to others who are 
looking for good material and expert advice. 
JOHN GRANT 
Polk, Ohio 
November 1, 1945 
Mr. Wm. O. Coon 
Oshkosh, Wisconsin 
Dear Mr. Coon: 
Perhaps I should tell you that after all our stand of Wild 
Rice was wonderful this year, and at one time we counted some 
125 Teal ducks which had gathered there. 
We were highly pleased with the results. 
(Signed) C. H. Spencer 
Ravenna, Kentucky 
April 8, 1944 
Game Food Nurseries, 
Oshkosh, Wisconsin 
Gentlemen: 
We are in the market for additional seeds. 
We delivered what we purchased last year to various members 
of the Fish & Game Club and they were so enthusiastic about 
results they want more this year. 
A. B. SMITH 
Princeton, Illinois 
April 5, 1946 
Mr. William O. Coon, 
Oshkosh, Wisconsin 
My dear Mr. Coon: 
About a year ago I bought some wild rice for my small lake 
and last Fall the water got very low, and I would like to know 
if the seed that fell to the ground would stand the freeze, and 
grow this spring, or if not I wish that you would send me 
ten dollars worth of the seed, the seed I got from you last 
year came up just fine and I had a wonderful stand, but I do 
want to have some more this summer, so what you think is 
best to do, please do so. 
Yours truly. 
Cc. 0. RYBERG 
Sullivan, Wisconsin 
June 11, 1946 
Dear Mr. Coon: 
Thanks for the additional planting materials which you sent 
me, you sure want me to get results. 
The Ducksmeat, Burreed and Smartweed Plants arrived in 
wonderful shape, I never saw better plants. 
Thanks for your fine cooperation. 
RAY A. BUSKE 
Burlington, Vermont 
May 18, 1946 
My dear Mr. Coon: 
Received my last order in very good condition and planted 
them the next day. 
Enclosed you will find a check for 500 Sago Pondweed Tubers 
ready to plant and 500 Wild Celery Tubers ready to plant. 
Your last shipment looked so fresh and sturdy I couldn’t help 
but send in another order as I want to be sure of some good 
duck shooting this Fall. 
CHARLES MacANDREW 
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