1905

94. SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

[image] IOWA SEED CO'S NEW BALL BEARING CONQUEROR LAWN MOWER

LAWN SUPPLIES. ALL OF THE BEST QUALITY. NEW BALL BEARING CONQUEROR LAWN MOWER.--For six years past one of the oldest and largest manufacturers has been experimenting to adapt the ball-bearing and other new features to lawn mowers. For two or three years he has put out a few dozen each year to give them a practical test and they have proved wonderfully successful. Two years ago he put them into our hands, and we can now offer our customers by far the best mower ever put on the market. The shaft is extra heavy, bearing four cutting knives, and it runs at a high speed compared to ordinary mowers. This gives it a continuous cut and makes a smoother, cleaner lawn. The wheels are nine inches in diameter, with skeleton rims. It has parallel bearings provided with micrometer adjustment, so that practically it cannot wear out. Stationary knife is of the best cast steel, hardened, tempered and self-sharpening. In all respects it is designed for hard, continuous service, and still the ball-bearings and all parts are so perfectly adjusted that it runs as easy as a bicycle. As will be noticed the handles are a new style made specially for us. If desired we can furnish mowers with the ordinary handles at 50c less. The mowers are warranted, and we are sure will please the most particular. Price for mower cutting 14-inch swath, $6.50; 16-inch, $7.00; 18-inch, $7.40; 20-inch, for large lawns, $7.75.

IRON RESERVOIR VASES.--These are the best vases made for general use, as well as for cemeteries, as they do not require watering oftener than once in ten days. The top part or earth receiver has a tube in the bottom extending down into the water reservoir which is packed with moss or sponges through which the moisture is drawn up into the earth by capillary attraction so that the roots of the plants always have sufficient moisture and are never over watered. Price, $10.00 each; larger size, $20.00.

[image] IRON RESERVOIR VASE.

EUREKA WEED KILLER.--Weeds, grass and moss are a nuisance on gravel and brick walks and driveways. They are easily killed and the walks made bright and clean by using this preparation, one package of which is sufficient when mixed with 25 gallons of cold water to clean 100 square yards. Package 75c, by express. ANT EXTERMINATOR.--Lawns sometimes become infested with ants which disfigure it with unsightly heaps of dirt and kill the grass in spots. Many experiments have been tried to destroy them, with but little success, until the invention of this new preparation which does the work. Per package 50c, or postpaid for 60c. DANDELION PULLER.--A convenient little tool of special value for use on lawns. 50c each. CLIMAX LAWN WEEDER.--A simple and easy working device for removing noxious weeds and plants from lawns. Easily operated and does effective work. The full length is 42 inches, enabling the operator to stand erect. Push the chisel under the plant at an angle that will sever the roots. A slight pull on the trigger brings the grab down which securely holds the plant, lifting it out and leaving only a slight mark. Price, $1.00.

[image] CLIMAX WEEDER.

SELF-CLEANING LAWN RAKE.--Best cheap device for raking the lawn. Automatic self-cleaner, keeping the teeth clear, 75c each. GRASS CATCHERS.--The most successful device yet brought out for the purpose. It is easily attached to any make of lawn mower that we know of, and as it fastens to the handle only, it does not in any way interfere with the action of the mower. Our cut shows it adjusted ready for use. It can be almost instantly loosened at the lower end to dump the grass. No. 1, suitable for the 12 or 14-inch low wheel or ordinary lawn mowers, each 50c. No. 2 for 14 or 16-inch high or low wheel, 65c. No. 3 for 16 or 18-inch high or low wheel, 80c. No. 4 for 20-inch high wheel, extra strong, $1.00.

[image] Iowa Clipper Lawn Mower and Grass Catcher

PRESTON LAWN SPRINKLER.--The whirling arms give a beautiful fountain-like appearance and fine spray. One of the most effective sprinklers made. The whirling arms distribute the water evenly, give a fine spray, cover a large circle and make a very attractive appearance on the lawn. The sled arrangement on which it rests makes it easy to move from place to place by pulling the hose. Each $1.35. DUDE HOSE REEL.--It pays to use a reel as it keeps the hose in better shape and saves considerable labor and annoyance. Price 85c. MAGIC NOZZLE.--Sprays or will throw a solid stream. Each 50c.

IOWA CLIPPER LAWN MOWER.--For five years we have sold a great many of these and they gave splendid satisfaction everywhere. It is thoroughly well made, runs easily, does excellent work, cutting smooth and clean. Diameter of drive wheels 8¼ inches. Its cutting bar is solid steel and all parts are of best quality, while its simplicity of construction insures durability and also lessens the cost. By purchasing a large number we are enabled to offer them at wonderfully low prices. Price for mower cutting 12-inch swath $2.75; 14-inch, $3.25; 16-inch, $3.75. EXCELSIOR HORSE LAWN MOWERS.--The best make, 30-inch cut, $80.00; 35-inch cut, $95.00; 40-inch cut, $120.00. FINLAY ROTARY LAWN RAKE.--It does the work of raking and gathering up all loose grass, leaves, twigs and loose litter. It works very rapidly and cleans the lawn thoroughly. Price $12.00. IMPROVED GRASS SHEARS.--An improvement on the ordinary grass or sheep-shears. Has long blades and handle is curved to prevent rubbing knuckles on the ground when using. Each 50c. TURF EDGER.--For trimming borders of walks, drives, etc., to make a square edge. Price 50c each. RUBBER HOSE.--Few realize the great difference there is in the quality of rubber hose. The price ranges from $2.00 to $12.00 per length of fifty feet. The low grades will not stand ordinary water pressure, and are gone in a few days. The most expensive grades are intended only for steam. For general use the grades which we offer this year, are, we believe, superior to any other. We want to warn every one not to leave their hose out in the sun when not in use as the water left in it gets very warm and will rot out the best of hose. SAMPSON RUBBER HOSE.--A high grade of five ply rubber hose. Per coil of 50 feet, $7.50. GREEN LINE COTTON HOSE.--Many persons consider the cotton hose more serviceable than rubber. Per coil of 50 feet, $6.00. DEFIANCE RUBBER HOSE.--(Half inch).--Every year the half inch hose is becoming more popular as it is lighter and easier to handle. Per coil of 50 feet, $5.00. GRASS HOOKS OR SICKLES.--Useful for trimming the edges of lawns, next to fences, around trees, shrubs, etc. Price 25c each or a superior quality for 40c. PEERLESS LAWN FERTILIZER.--Lawn grass is a voracious feeder, and will not thrive and hold its beautiful dark green color and velvety appearance unless it is suitably fed. The lack of this one requisite causes many poor and rusty looking lawns. Do not use barn manure as it is apt to contain objectionable grass seed and noxious weed seeds, which you will have to fight for years to come. It is unpleasant to handle, ill-looking and decidedly odorous and dangerous to health. It cannot be evenly distributed, the result being that one spot is over-nourished while the next is starved. All these objections are obviated by the use of our Peerless Lawn Dressing. It is prepared specially for lawns and is of the best quality, dry, finely pulverized and easy to apply. It possesses in the highest degree and concentrated form those constituents best calculated to nourish the grass, promote its luxuriant growth, and the dark green color so greatly admired. It is not only the most perfect lawn dressing that has been devised, but it is the most pleasant to handle, being practically non-odorous. Being dry and fine it is easy to apply, and imparts a vigorous growth to the grass. In preparing a new lawn, sow 10 to 30 lbs. per 1000 square feet of surface, according to richness of soil, raking it in thoroughly. For a top dressing on old lawns, use half this amount, about 10 lbs. for 1000 square feet of lawn, or 400 lbs. per acre, early in spring. Price per 10 lb. package, 60c; 25 lb. pkg. $1.00; 50 lb. pkg. $1.85; 100 lbs. $3.50; 400 lbs. $12.00.

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ESTIMATES--On lists of Lawn Grass Seeds, Shrubbery or Decorative Plants, Lawn Supplies, Etc., furnished on application, and customers may depend on honorable treatment and lowest prices, considering quality. Send your list to us for our prices. We can please you.

PLANT A NICE BED OF CANNAS ON YOUR LAWN FOR CONTINUOUS DISPLAY.

IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA. 95.

[image] UNIVERSAL DOUBLE WHEEL HOE.

TOOLS AND IMPLEMENTS. To reduce the cost of gardening it is necessary to have the best tools. A good wheel hoe is as much superior to a common hoe for cultivating a garden as a mowing machine to the sickle in the hay field. All of the following tools have been thoroughly tested, and for their own particular class of work, have given splendid satisfaction. Notice reduced prices. If you desire it, we will send illustrated circular describing any of the tools in which you are interested. MATTHEWS' NEW UNIVERSAL CONSTELLATION DRILL.--The latest improved, and we are convinced that this new tool is one of the best. For many years we used the Matthews' Seed Drill on our own farm, and this is improved in many ways. It sows perfectly all kinds of seeds at any depth with mechanical precision, covering and rolling it down in the most approved manner; has a very complete set of cultivating attachments consisting of plows, hoes, rakes and cultivator teeth as shown in cut. Can be used either with one or two wheels and the seeding apparatus is detachable and interchangeable with the cultivator tools. Price only $8.50.

[image] MATTHEWS' NEW UNIVERSAL CONSTELLATION DRILL AND CULTIVATOR.

UNIVERSAL DOUBLE WHEEL HOE.--Complete.--A greatly improved implement which will work both sides of the row at once in a most thorough manner. It has all the attachments shown in cut, consisting of one pair each of hoes, plows, rakes, narrow cultivator teeth, and wide cultivator teeth. Also a pair of leaf lifters or vine guards which are quite a help when plants become large. The adjustable arch not only forms a means for guaging [gauging] the depth of work to be performed, but, by an ingenious devise [device] enables the teeth to be pitched at any angle desired. Price only $5.50. UNIVERSAL DOUBLE WHEEL HOE.--Plain.--The above tool with only one pair of hoe blades for $3.50. PLANET JR. NO. 16, SINGLE WHEEL HOE.--This latest and best single wheel hoe has a very full set of tools, several of them being of new design, such as have been found to work in the very best manner. It has 11-inch wheel, with broad face; is very light, strong and easy running. It has adjustable handles and quick-change frame. The tools are a well-shaped plow, a pair of 6-inch shield hoes and three all steel patent cultivator teeth, also a set of two rakes and a practical leaf guard. Price $5.35. PLANET JR. NO. 17, SINGLE WHEEL HOE.--Has one pair of hoes, three cultivator teeth and a plow. This is just the right assortment of tools for a family garden and should become very popular. If desired, the rakes and other attachments can be added later to make a complete tool. Price only $4.50.

[image] PLANET JR. NO. 1, COMBINED DRILL.

PLANET JR. NO. 12, DOUBLE WHEEL HOE.--This most practial [practical] tool is made for gardeners. The arch is high enough to enable the operator to work both sides of the row at once until the plants are eighteen inches high, then the wheels can be set close together and work between the rows. It will do the work of six men with ordinary hand hoes. The cultivating attachments consist of one pair of six-inch hoes; two pairs of hollow steel cultivator teeth; one pair of plows, and one pair of leaf lifters. Price $6.50. Rakes 75c per pair extra. PLANET JR. NO. 13, DOUBLE WHEEL HOE.--This is identical with No. 12 described above but has only one pair hoes; no other attachments. Price $4.25. PLANET JR. NO. 3, SEED DRILL.--We regard this drill as the acme of perfection, and most decidedly the best seed sower made. It will sow perfectly, either in a continuous row or drop the seeds in hills 4, 6, 8, 12 or 24 inches apart. It opens the furrow, drops in hills or drills, covers, rolls down and marks the next row all at one operation. It has a force feed, sows equally well whether the hopper is full or contains only a paper of seed. Price $10.00.

[image] FIREFLY HAND PLOW.

FIRE-FLY PLOW.--This is one of the nicest little tools imaginable. With it you can plow the ground, even if hard, by attaching ropes to the eyelet holes on each side of the wheel. It makes the care of the vegetable garden a pleasure. Price only $2.25. FARMERS' SINGLE WHEEL HOE.--This is made by the manufacturers of the celebrated Planet Jr. tools and is especially designed for the farmers' garden work. The wheel is high so that it runs easily. The attachments consist of a large plow steel, a 10-inch sweep, 6-inch sweep, 4-inch cultivator tooth, and a 2-inch cultivator tooth. It is strong, well made and can be quickly set so as to be useful whether in the hands of a man or woman, boy or girl. Strength, variety of tools and cheapness are its great virtues. Price $3.75.

[image] FARMERS' SINGLE WHEEL HOE.

ACME SEED DRILL.--A little tool of very simple construction. While not equal to the more expensive drills, still thousands of persons have been pleased with them. Price $1.25 or to persons who order seeds from us also, the price will be only $1.00, charges prepaid. CLIPPER SEED CLEANER.--This is an updraft fanning mill and does the best work in cleaning all kinds of seed and grain, and farmers would in many cases save the price of a mill by cleaning and grading up their grain before selling. Price only $22.00, or if sent direct from the factory in Michigan, only $19.40. SPECIAL PRICES.--If you want any tools and a bill of seeds send list for our special quotations.

MATTHEWS' NEW UNIVERSAL GARDEN DRILL.--A new one wheel drill of superior merit. It is particularly adapted to planting all kinds of garden seeds. The depth may be guaged [gauged] to any required space and will make a uniform deposit of the seed. The single wheel seeder is considered by many as superior to any double wheel drill. Price $6.50. PLANET JR. NO. 4, COMBINED SEEDER AND CULTIVATOR.--This latest improved tool is giving good satisfaction. It combines in a single convenient implement a first-class hill dropping seeder, a perfect drill seeder, a single wheel hoe, a cultivator, and a plow. It holds two quarts and as a seeder it sows in continuous rows, or drops in hills 6, 9, 12, 18 or 36 inches apart. It is thrown out of gear by simply raising the handles. The index is accurate, simple and easily set. The drill is detached and the tool frame substituted by removing but one bolt. It then becomes a single wheel hoe, garden plow or cultivator. With this one implement the small farmer can do practically all the work in his small crops. Price $10.00. Set of three rakes, if desired, $1.00 extra. Price for plain drill, without cultivating attachments, $8.00.

Ask for Catalogue of Planet Jr. Tools, and prices on Special Tools.

PLANET JR. NO. 1, COMBINED DRILL AND CULTIVATOR.--This is the most popular tool we have ever sold. As a plow it opens furrows, covers them, hills, plows to and from, etc. As a hoe, it works safely to and from both sides of the row at once, or between rows. As a cultivator it is admirably adapted to deep mellowing of the soil. Each machine is sent out with the tools shown in the cut. Price $9.00. Pair of rakes for same 50c extra. PLANET JR. NO. 8, HORSE HOE.--Probably no other cultivating machine is so widely known as the "Planet Jr." Combined Horse Hoe and Cultivator, for it is in use throughout the civilized world. It is so strongly built as to stand incredible strain, yet it is light and easy to handle. The depth is under perfect control by a new lever wheel and patent depth regulator, moved instantly in unison by a single lever, making exact work, steadying the machine and relieving the operator. The reversible side hoes act as plows or hillers, but when turned end for end the tool becomes a genuine horse hoe, working so shallow and so close, without injury to the roots, that an immense amount of hand labor is saved. Price $8.00. MOORE'S GARDENER.--A new tool which proved very satisfactory last year. It is a two-wheeled cultivator with very high wheels so fastened to frame that it is very easy to operate. Handles are instantly adjusted so as to be suitable for man or boy. It is reversible so that you can change it from a wheel hoe to a cultivator with moving a single bolt. Price complete with hoes, cultivators and new style weeder, only $6.25. MOORE'S SINGLE WHEEL CULTIVATOR.--Has 23-inch wheel and is supplied with plow, scuffle hoe, weeder and cultivator teeth. Price only $3.90. PLANET JR. TWELVE-TOOTH HARROW.--For fine cultivation either deep or shallow, this has no equal. Hand levers regulate both width and depth while in motion. It cultivates deep without throwing earth upon the plants, and the smooth, round throated teeth turn strawberry runners without injuring them. We know and will guarantee it to be the best harrow on the market. The recurved throat and high frame prevent clogging, and the reverse position is given to the teeth in a very short time by changing a single bolt in each. It is provided with a pulverizer which leaves the ground in fine condition. Price $8.00 or without the pulverizer $6.40.

[image] PLANET JR. 12-TOOTH HARROW AND PULVERIZER.

SPECIAL PRICES MADE ON PLANET JR. TOOLS WHEN ORDERED WITH A BILL OF SEEDS.

96. SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

INDIANA BROADCAST SEED SOWER.--Has a solid malleable iron frame but the hopper and most of the balance of the machine is of steel. The bag will hold half a bushel. It is equipped with an agitator thus making a practical force feed, and also with a seed guage [gauge] for adjusting the quantity of seed sown. The crank can be used either on the right or left side, and it is therefore the only seeder that we know of that a left-handed operator can use with ease. It weighs only 3½ pounds; will sow 50 feet of wheat or rye at a round, 30 to 36 feet of flax, clover, timothy or millet; light grass seeds 15 to 30 feet. Price only $1.50.

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[image] LITTLE GIANT.

LITTLE GIANT BROADCAST SEED SOWER.--Simple in construction, light, strong and durable, no feed plate to carry and only weighing 3 pounds complete. Will sow orchard grass, clover, timothy, wheat, etc. Even if you have only a small field to sow, it will pay you to have one of these so as to get it distributed evenly. Each $1.25. IOWA BROADCAST SOWER OR GEARED LITTLE GIANT.--An improvement on the Little Giant in that it retains its valuable characteristics, but instead of working with a fiddle bow, it is operated with a crank. Price $2.00. EUREKA POTATO PLANTER.--The best hand potato planter that we know of as it does the work perfectly. Also plants beans and seed corn equal to any corn planter. See illustration. Price $1.25.

[image] EUREKA POTATO PLANTER.

GARDEN TROWELS.--5 inch 10c, by mail 15c; 6 inch 15c; by mail 20c. FLORIST TROWELS.--Extra heavy 40c; by mail 50c. DIBBER.--Steel pointed, for transplanting vegetable plants. Each 30c, by mail 40c. WATER'S TREE PRUNER.--The standard make; with 6 ft. pole, 85c; 8 ft. pole, $1.00; 1 ft. pole, $1.20. IMPROVED HAND PRUNING SHEARS.--The best hand shears on the market. Made specially for pruning berry or rose bushes, grapevines, etc. Made of best steel, 8 in. long, spiral spring. Price 75c, postpaid 90c. CONNECTICUT PRUNING SHEARS.--A good tool for most work. Steel blades, flat spring, malleable handles. Price 50c, postpaid 65c. WILKINSON'S HEDGE SHEARS.--The best hedge trimmer that we know of. Prices, 10 inch blade, $3.00; 12 inch blade, $4.00 per pair.

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CONCAVED AND CURVED SEED POTATO KNIFE.--It is thin and of the right shape to cut 1, 2 or 3 eye pieces fast and not crack the tube, nor injure the germ. Each 35c, postpaid. HOTBED THERMOMETER.--A tested 10 in. thermometer, incased in a round wood tube, with open face, pointed brass bottom. Each $1.00. RAFFIA.--Excellent for tying asparagus and other vegetables. Also used for budding. Lb. 25c; 10 lbs. $2.00; by mail, lb. 41c. "HANDY" CORN SHELLER.--Sheller is simple, strong, convenient and cheap. Can be used for shelling seed corn, pop corn, corn for chickens, etc. Weight 15 lbs. Price $1.75. LANGS HAND WEEDER--It is in our opinion the best weeder made. Its special advantage over all other weeders of this class is that it has a band which passes over the fingers, which when the tool is not in use, gives full use of the hand for pulling weeds and thinning out plants without laying down the tool. Price 25c, $2.50 per dozen, or 30c each, postpaid.

[image] LANG'S HAND WEEDER HANDIEST TOOL ON EARTH. 30¢ BY MAIL PREPAID

RAMSEY ADJUSTABLE CORN HUSKER--Farmers say that with it they can husk 25 to 50 per cent more corn and can do it with less labor. The strain does not come on the fingers and thumb, but is on the strongest part of the hand. The husker is attached with triple straps and three buckles and fits the hand perfectly, leaving the fingers free and making a perfect wrist support Price 50c each, postpaid; 6 for $2.50.

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EXCELSIOR WEEDING HOOK.--Can be used to great advantage among small and tender plants. Price 10c, doz. $1.10, or postpaid for 20c, each.

GALVANIZED WIRE TRELLIS.--For Vines, Peas, Tomatoes, etc. Indispensable in every well-kept garden, is easily put up, more tidy than brush and practically indestructible. Can be rolled up, stored away and used again year after year. The best trellis made for Sweet Peas and other flowering vines, as well as for garden peas, tomatoes, etc. Trellis of best galvanized netting, 4 ft. wide 2 inch mesh, is furnished in 10 foot lengths. Price, per 10 ft. length, 40c; per dozen length, $4.00.

[image] GALVANIZED WIRE GARDEN TRELLIS.

ROTARY CORN PLANTER.--Decidedly the best hand corn planter made, and a very desirable implement for those who have but a small field, or need to replant their ground. It puts the corn exactly where you want it and at a proper depth. Price $1.50.

[image] ROTARY PLANTER.

REDDICK MOLE TRAP.--If you are bothered with moles you should purchase one of these traps. It is undoubtedly the best trap made and no mole can pass under it and live. Price only $1.00.

[image] REDDICK MOLE TRAP.

DANDELION PULLER.--Each 25c, by mail 40c. SPHAGNUM MOSS.--Clean, nice moss which is used largely for packing fruit plants for shipment. It is put up in large bales. Price $1.25 per bale; 5 bales or more at $1.10; 10 bales $10.00. SCREW BIRD CAGE HOOKS.--The most popular style as it is inconspicuous, neat, cheap and makes only one hole in the casing. Nice for bird cages or hanging baskets. Each 5c, postpaid 12c. FLUTED FLOWER POTS.--A handsome pattern. The following prices per dozen are for the pots and saucers: 4-inch 60c, 6-inch $1.00, 7-inch $1.50, 8-inch $2.40, 9-inch $3.[?]0. We make no charge for packing or delivering at the depot here. Orders for these must amount to at least $1.00.

Raffia Work. Making Indian Baskets is now attracting a great deal of attention and the work is taught in public schools, art classes, etc. It is a very interesting and facinating [fascinating] pastime, is easily learned and many ornamental pieces are made. We furnish the materials in large quantities to schools, as well as to private parties, but have never before offered it in our catalogue. Our stock, however, is unsurpassed. NATURAL RAFFIA.--Per bunch (about 3 ozs.) 10c; lb. 25c; 5 lbs. $1.00. COLORED RAFFIA.--In many handsome colors, such as light and dark red, pink, three shades of green, light and navy blue, light and dark brown, orange yellow, black, purple, white, etc. Price per bunch (about 2 ounces) 10c; lb. 75c. Mixed colors same price. REEDS.--(Rattan.)--Any size, 10c per bunch. The No. 1, $1.25 per lb.; No. 2, $1.00; No. 3, 85c; No. 4, 75c; No. 5, 60c; No. 6, 50c; No. 8, 45c per lb. POSTAGE.--If to be sent by mail add 3 cents per bunch, 16 cents per lb. for postage on the above Raffia and Reeds. RAFFIA NEEDLES.--12 cts. per pkg. postpaid. HOW TO DO IT.--A book telling how to make baskets and other Raffia weaving. Price 25 cts.

CUT FLOWERS. Owing to the fluctuation in the value of cut flowers at various seasons of the year, it is impossible to give a list of prices in this catalogue, but we will quote lowest prices on any list of flowers desired, by mail. Roses vary from $1.00 to$4.00 per dozen, and Carnations from 25c to $1.00 per dozen. They are always much higher at Christmas and Easter than at any other time. BOUQUETS OF FLOWERS.--$1.00 to $5.00 each. BOUTONNERES [BOUTONNIERES] FOR GENTLEMEN--75c to $2.00 per dozen. FLORAL BASKETS.--Tastefully filled at $1.00 to $15.00 each. WEDDING EMBLEMS AND FUNERAL DESIGNS.--A great number of styles at $1.50 to $25.00 each. TERMS on Cut Flowers are strictly cash with order. We do not care to ship C. O. D. Have bank telegraph for you if time is limited.

WE DO NOT PREPAY THE CHARGES ON ANY TOOLS OR SUNDRIES EXCEPT WHERE NOTED.

IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA. 97.

[image] DAISY SPRAYING PUMP.

SPRAYERS AND INSECTICIDES. Each year proves the importance of spraying fruit trees and plants in order to destroy the insects and secure a good crop of fruit. The largest and most successful fruit growers are the most enthusiastic on spraying. It will pay you to invest in spraying apparatus if you have only one fruit tree. The spraying of apple and plum trees is especially recommended. Will furnish table giving formula for making mixtures and directions for application of same upon request. DAISY SPRAYING PUMP.--This popular little sprayer is shown by our illustration. We sell hundreds of these pumps which are used for spraying insecticides and whitewash in the poultry house, also for spraying fruit trees and plants. Can be changed so as to throw a solid stream of water 20 to 30 feet high and used for washing windows, buggies, etc. Price only $1.00. Can be sent by express only. RIPLEY'S COMPRESSED AIR SPRAYER.--After careful examination and test of a number of Compressed Air Sprayers we have decided to offer the Ripley, having been convinced that it is the best constructed and most durable of any on the market. Compressed Sprayers are coming rapidly into use and are the most satisfactory for ordinary work, especially for plants of all kinds and trees that are not more than 25 feet high. It is claimed by the manufacturer that it will stand a greater pressure and force a finer spray or a continuous stream a greater distance than any other compressed sprayer made. It is made to strap to body and a person can walk along and spray at leisure by simply turning the stop cock off and on. These sprayers are all fitted with single Vermorel nozzle for fine or coarse spray, and with three feet of hose. No. 15--4 gal. galvanized, the most convenient size, each... $5.00. No. 16--4 gal. copper, will last the longest in using poison solutions... 7.00.

[image] RIPLEY'S COMPRESSED AIR SPRAYER.

LIGHTNING COMPRESSED AIR SPRAYER NO. 30.--An improved heavy, galvanized iron tank, holding two gallons which works with a compressed air pump automatically. Will give a fine mist spray or throw a solid stream 20 feet high. To obtain best results, do not fill the tank more than one-half to two-thirds full of the liquid used. It is provided with a safety valve to prevent over pressure and a strainer so that no sediment can obstruct the pipe. Can be operated by boy or man without experience. Complete with hose and new style spring faucet only $2.50.

[image] LIGHTNING C. A. SPRAYER.

TYRIAN PLANT SPRINKLER.--With it you can, without injuring the plants or soaking the earth, quickly and very effectively sprinkle them. It will render valuable aid in keeping the foliage fresh and healthy and free from insects of all kinds. The bent neck enables you to spray the under sides of the leaves, which are usually the insects' hiding place. If you wish an up-to-date and very useful article, by all means secure a Tyrian Plant Sprinkler. Each 75 cents, postpaid.

[image] TYRIAN PLANT SPRINKLER.

TIIE LITTLE GIANT BUCKET SPRAY PUMP.--Constructed entirely of brass and is provided with a large air chamber and has ball valves, and the pressure is held uniformly in the air chamber and on the hose, so that the nozzle throws a continuous spray and is not affected by the movement of the plunger. Will throw a solid stream 50 to 60 feet; fitted with hose and imperial combination fine, coarse spray and solid stream nozzle and malleable foot rest. Price $3.75; with 8 foot pipe extension, $4.25. LEVER BUCKET or BARREL SPRAY PUMP.--Similar to the Little Giant, but has lever handle and can be attached to barrel or used as bucket pump. Price $4.75; with 8 foot extension pipe, $5.25. LIGHTNING SPRAYING PUMP.--A low priced serviceable bucket spraying pump that will give satisfactory results. It is made of heavy galvanized iron, furnished with nozzle for throwing either a stream or a spray, and is well made throughout. Each $1.90.

[image] MALLEABLE LITTLE GIANT PUMP.

DISPARENE.--After two years test in our own orchard we are convinced that this is the best of all insect destroyers. It is safe to apply on even the most tender foliage and stays on well. Price 2 lb. can 60c; 5 lb. can $1.20 by express. BELLOWS.--Useful for applying Slug Shot or any kind of insect powder. It is thoroughly well made and works well. Length 23 inches. Holds 6 ounces of powder. Price $1.00. Postage, if sent by mail, 30c extra. Spreader, for distributing powder evenly, 25c. LIGHTNING ATOMIZER NO. 2.--Decidedly the best insect exterminator on the market. The reservoir is made of the best brass with double tube and has double the capacity of any other atomizer that we know of, thoroughly covering a wide space at each action of the handle, and the spray is so fine that it thoroughly covers both under and upper side of the leaves. Invaluable for spraying plums, grapes, currants, melons and all other fruit and vegetable plants. Price only $1.00, postage 25c. STAR INSECT POWDER GUN.--Handy size for house use to blow powder in cracks and crevices. 10 cts. each; postpaid 13 cts. DALMATIAN INSECT POWDER.--The best grade, fresh and nice. It does not pay to use the cheap ordinary grades. Lb. 40c, 5 lbs. or more at 35c; postage 16c per lb. extra. TOBACCO DUST.--Destroys rose bugs, lice, cut worms, vine bugs, tomato worms, currant worms, cabbage lice and parasites of all descriptions. Should be applied when the foliage is wet. Also a most complete fertilizer for plants and vines; will not burn or injure the plants. Price, lb. 10c; 5 lbs. 25c; 16c per lb. extra if by mail.

[image] LIGHTNING ATOMIZER NO. 2.

SULPHO-TOBACCO SOAP.--For a cheap, effective, clean and harmless Insecticide for Amateur and Professional growers this is unexcelled. Quickly exterminates all insect life on plants and flowers in and out of doors. Unsurpassed for rose bushes. For domestic purposes it rids the house of cock-roaches, and is a superior wash for dogs and all animals. Prevents poultry lice. A trial will give highly gratifying results. 3-oz. Cake, sufficient for 1½ gallons prepared solution, 10c, mailed postpaid 13c. 8-oz. Cake, sufficient for 4 gallons prepared solution, 20c, postpaid 28c.

[image] Sulpho-Tobacco Soap

SPRAGUE'S FLY BOUNCER--It instantly drives away flies, mosquitoes and all other insect pests. It is a relief to cows, horses, etc. Stock of any kind sprayed with Fly Bouncer will not be troubled with insects while feeding. It is excellent for barbed wire cuts and other injuries. It prevents inflammation and causes wounds to heal radidly [rapidly]. Can be economically used by using our Faultless Sprayer. Price, ½ gal. can $1.00, 1 gal. can $1.50, 5 gal. can $7.00. DUSTERS.--For Hammond's Slug Shot, each 35 cts.

FAULTLESS INSECT SPRAYER.--An all brass hand sprayer. Will not rust. The best hand sprayer for applying liquids and insecticides to poultry houses and live stock. Also valuable for spraying grapevines, small trees and shrubbery. Made of heavy brass and very durable. Price by express, not prepaid, $1.00. ANT EXTERMINATOR.--A non-poisonous powder which, when sprinkled around, will kill or drive away ants from lawns, trees, houses, etc. Price 25c, by mail 30c; large pkg. 50c, by mail 60c. HAMMOND'S SLUG SHOT.--A combination of the most potent insecticides and soluble plant foods. It destroys all insects injurious to house and garden plants, shrubs, trees, vines, potatoes, melons, cabbages, currants and vegetables and fruit of all kinds. This preparation, though poisonous to insects, does not injure the foliage in the least. When you order your seed, if you have not tried Hammond's Slug Shot, order a 5 or 10 lb. pkg. Not prepaid, 5 lbs. 30c; 10 lbs. 60c; 25 lbs. or more at 5c per lb.; postpaid, 1 lb. 25c, 4 lbs. 95c.

[image] HAMMOND'S SLUG-SHOT INSECTICIDE & FERTILIZER 1880 I SLAY BUGS 1880 TRADE MARK

Spraying Instructions.--A circular giving full formula for making all the best spraying preparations and instructions how and when to use, mailed free on request.

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