58 R. H. Shumway—"The Pioneer American Seedsman”—Established 1870 
Very Desirable and Profitable Crop to Grow. Can be stored in Cellar or Pits for 
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Tu rnil p an d R u tab a g A Winter Use. 1 oz. of seed will plant a row 250 ft. long. 3 Ibs. of seed will sow one acre 
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Wholesale Prices 
806 A medium early, very productive 
variety used extensively for home and 
market garden planting. Tops small, 
upright and compact. Roots flat, pur- 
ple-red at the top, white below; flesh 
white, fine grained and tender. Pkt., 
10 cts.; 0z., 28 ets.; %4 Ib., 50 ets.; 
lb., 75 cts.3; Ib., $1.25; 2 lIbs., $2.00, 
postpaid, 
804 An all-purpose varfety, extensively used 
for home and market gardens and for ship- 
ping. Our pure bred strain is noted for its 
uniformity and productivity. Tops dark 
green, large, erect, cut leaved. Roots large, 
globe-shaped, very smooth, upper part 
purple-red, white below; flesh white, 
sweet, crisp and tender. Pkt., 10 ets.; oz., 
28 cts.; % lb., 50 cts.; Y% Ib., 75 ets.; Ib., 
$1.25; 2 Ibs., $2.00, postpaid. 
Excellent for stock. Roots 12 to 15 
inches long, 3 inches thick, Pkt., 10 cts.; 
0z., 28 cts.; 1/4 1b., 50 cts.; 14 Ib., 75 cts.; 
Ib., $1.25; 2 lbs., $2.00, postpaid. 
807 Early Purple Top Milan 
45 days. Flattened roots, 3 to 4 in. across with 
smooth white skin tinted purple on top. White 
flesh, tender and delicate. Adapted to spring 
and fall planting outdoors as well as forcing 
under glass. Pkt., 10 ets.; 0z., 28 cts.; % Ib., 
50 cts.; 1% lb., 75 ets.; lb., $1.25; 2 Ibs., $2.00, 
postpaid. 
809 Also known as Orange Jelly. Reaches } 
RA-PID-GRO Plant Food 
\ table size in 60 days. A choice table variety, ay) z 
mediym eee orange-yellow in color. The = Ds 
‘ roots are globular, with small tap root and 4 SS [SR (73 D ” 
small tops, The ‘flesh is pale yellow, re- § all The “Miracle” Plant Food For Better Lawns— 
| markably fine grained, sweet, and delicious. aay 
Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 28 cts.; 14 Ib., 50 ets.; 
Ye \b., 75 ets.; Ib., $1.25; 2 Ibs., $2.00, 
postpaid, 
Shrubs—Trees—Fruits, Garden and Flower Beds 
WHAT WILL IT DO!! 
Ra-Pid-Gro works miracles in promoting fast and healthy — 
growth on all types of plants and your lawn. It is valuable 
for use in transplanting—practically eliminates losses. 
HOW TO USE RA-PID-GRO 
Soak the roots of plants in Ra-Pid-Gro solution for 3 minutes 
before planting. (4 teaspoons to 1 gallon of water for a small 
number of plants.) Use solution to water the plants after they 
have been set out. 
Apply Ra-Pid-Gro every two weexs, pouring it directly over 
the foliage and you will have the best results—it feeds 
through the veins as well as roots. May also be applied around 
base of plants. 
Ra-Pid-Gro is an invigorating food for your lawns—Helps to 
keep them green during July and August. Hasily applied from 
your own sprinkling can. One pound will make 22 gallons of 
fertilizer. Instructions for all uses included. ; 
No. 1765. 1 1b., $1.35; 2 lbs., $2.50; 5 lbs., $4.75, postpaid. 
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812 Seven Top or Turnip Greens 
This variety is desirable for the luxuri- 
ant mass of large, tender leaves which 
it produces. These make fine greens, to 
be cooked like spinach or served fresh in 
salads. The roots are not edible. Pkt., 
10 cts.; 0z., 28 cts.; %4 1b., 50 cts.; 1% Ihb., 
75 cts.; lb., $1.25; 2 lbs., $2.00, postpaid. 
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810—Special Offer 
1 Pkt. Each Purple Top White Globe, Early 
‘Snowball, Golden Ball. Value 30 cts. for 20 cts. 
811—Special Offer 
1 Oz. Each of the Three Above Turnips. Value 
84 cts. for 50 cts. 
1764 The Famous Cyclone Seed Sower 
It is known and used in most 
all the countries of the world 
where seed is sown broadcast. Fits 
comfortably over shoulders; pro- 
vided with automatic adjustment 
for stopping flow of contents when CLONE” 
required. A great time and labor j ‘S . 
saver. Hundreds of thousands of f EED OSOWER 
farmers have long relied on it ‘ ‘ 
for sowing ALFALFA, CLOVER, 
822 _ § TIMOTHY and. all other seeds am 
Golden that are sown broadcast. Also ex- lay ras§-"Sicaay PUN 
Necklace cellent for FERTILIZING. Full Yur d 
directions for operating are attached to each machine. Each, 
$4.00, postpaid. é 
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805 A rapid growing turnip well adapted for 
planting very early in the spring. Unsurpassed 
in table quality. 45 days. The roots are nearly 
round, smooth and white. Makes very handsome 
bunches for the early market. The flesh is white, 
delightfully sweet, crisp, and tender with a mild 
flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 28 cts.; % Ib., 50 cts.; 
Yo lb., 75 ets.; Ib., $1.25; 2 Ibs., $2.00, postpaid, 
RUTABAGA 
822 Golden Necklace : RUTABAGA 
This is the finest and most profitable of all yellow 824 1 , 
purple top Rutabagas, being ite hardiest, henuioets American Purple Top Yellow 
best shaped and most productive. The roots are better Also calied Skirving’s Purple Top. An old standard variety which 
keepers than most sorts. The flesh is of a beautiful has been improved by selective breeding. The roots are large and 
ele ee st on ve PS Sede MIO ry Slt plane rh, smooth, reddish purple above ground with short neck and small tops. 
tures. in 95 days. Excellent shipping veete aikeee They have a fine globular shape; very easy tovpull.. The Hesh. is yel- 
brings top prices on any market. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 28 low, solid and sweet, with a high content of dry matter. A hardy 
cts.; 14 lb., 50 cts.; 44 1b., 75 cts.; lb., $1.25; 2 lbs., | type and a heavy cropper. Keeps well. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 28 cts.; 
$2.00, postpaid. % 1b., 50 cts.; 44 1b., 75 cts.; lh., $1.25; 2 lbs., $2.00, postpaid. 
