Historic, Archive Document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. m WHOLESALE CATALOG M Of Garden Seeds, Field Seeds, Garden Tools and Fertilizers — r! ' “Norte But the Best” The demand for Curled Savoy Cabbage is steadily increasing and we recommend this strain of American Savoy to all of our customers. It is very heavy curled, dark green and solid and of good size. 544-546 West 63rd Street Chicago, 111. Do not fail to include in your order Sluis’ Peerless Beet, Cabbage Head Lettuce and Sluis’ Early Market Tomato. They have proven their merits with every one, who has grown them. SLUIS SEED STORE Growers and Importers Of Choice Strains ol Vegetable Seeds for Market Gardeners Trade TERMS AND CONDITIONS: PAYMENT: Cash should accompany the order. We prefer not to send C. O. D., but if wanted to ship this way, at least 2 5 percent of the amount of the order should be sent with the order. To our old customers we are extending- the same terms as they are accustomed to. SHIPMENT: All goods for out of town customers are delivered free Chicago depot and we prepay the freight on such shipments if the bill amounts to at least $25.00 and consists of a general line of Garden Seeds. This does not include shipments of Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes, Field Seeds. Garden Tools and Fertilizers. The freight on such goods is for account of buyers. Goods travel for account of buyers and our responsibility ceases upon receipt of clear Bill of Lading from carrier. PACKING: We pack everything in good, strong bags or if necessary in boxes. We do not charge for bags or boxes except on a few items where so noted. ABOUT PRICES: In view of the world-wide scarcity of all Garden Seeds, it will be practi- cally impossible to guarantee the prices quoted in this catalog throughout the season. We shall try to maintain these prices as long as possible and all orders booked in advance against prices quoted in this catalog will be billed at these prices, but otherwise they are subject to change without notice. This applies to everything quoted in this catalog. On such items as may ad- vance we shall send value for money received, and if this should not prove satisfactory the goods may be returned at our expense and if the money has been paid for them it will be re- funded. NON-WARRANTY: We use in buying and growing great care to obtain Seeds of the highest quality, but inasmuch results depend on so many conditions over which we have no control, we do not give any warranty in any way, expressed or implied, as to contents, description, purity, productiveness or any other matter of any Seeds, Bulbs or Plants sold by us, and we will not be in any way responsible for the crop. If the purchaser does not accept the goods on these terms, they must be returned at once and if the money has been paid for them it will be returned. SLUIS SEED STORE, Chicago, Feb. 1, 1918. Jacob J. Sluis, Manager. Genuine Probsteier Seed Oats This Oats was imported a few years ago from Hol- land and has done remarkably well in this coun- try. Will produce almost twice as much from the acre as the ordinary kind of Oats. Kernels are ex- ceedingly plump and heavy; the hull is thin and the color of the oat is pure white. Straw is very stiff and almost as thick as wheat straw. We have had a very large demand for this Seed Oats from farmers who have seen it and have only a limited supply left. The Oats shown on the photograph was grown on the same land alongside each other and under exactly the same conditions. The one is Genuine Probsteier, the other the ordinary kind. Price, peck, 50c; bushel, $1.50; 10 bushels, $13.50; bags extra at cost. THIS OATS WAS GROWN LAST SEASON ON A FARM NEAR CHICAGO SEEB REPORTING SERVICE, SLUIS’ QUALITY SEEDS FOR MARKET GARDENERS Artichoke Large Green Globe. The best variety. Pkt., 10c; oz., 75o; % lb., $2.50; lb., $9.00. Asparagus Seed and Roots 1 ounce of seed will produce about 200 plants 4 to 5 lbs. to the acre. Early Giant Argenteuil. An excellent variety from France. Produces large stalks of a pur- plish color. When planted deep, they remain, however, pure white and are very tender. Ma- tures early. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 25c; lb., 75c. Barr’s Mammoth. Large green variety. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; lb., 25c: lb., 60c. Conover’s Colossal. Large and productive, of fine quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 lb., 25c; lb., 60c. Columbian Mammoth White. A standard va- riety of good quality. Pkt., 5c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 60c. Palmetto. Early and very productive. One of the best. Oz., 5c; lb., 25c; lb., 60c. Strong two year old roots of any one of the above varieties. 15c per dozen; 75c per 100* $5.00 per 1,000. Bush Beans U. S. Food Administration License No. G-44641 Peck, 15 lbs.; Bushel, 60 lbs. Green Podded Varieties. Longfellow. This is the best main crop bean for the market gardener. It pro- duces a heavy crop of extra long, straight, round pods. Al- though the quali- ty is not as good as that of the Stringless Green Pods, it has prov- en to be a much better seller on the market on account of the superior appear- ance of the pods. Price, lb.. 30c; 15 lbs., $3.75. Longfellow. Stringless Green Pod. A bean of extra good qual- ity. The round green pods are entirely string- less and when well advanced in growth retain their crispness and break easily. It is the best bean for conserving and gardeners that have a fam- ily trade will find it profitable to grow this variety. Matures in about six weeks. Price, lb., 35c; 15 lbs., $4.50. Giant Stringless Green Pod. The pods are a little longer and more straight than the String- less Green Pod, but matures a little later and this variety is not quite as prolific. Price, lb., 35c; 15 lbs., $4.50. Early Bountiful. Long, flat, stringless pods. An enormous yielder. A practically six weeks bean, and one of the hardiest. Recommended for first early. Prices, lb., 35c; 15 lbs., $4.00; 100 lbs., $26.00. Conover’s Colossal. 4 SLTJIS SEED STORE. 544 WEST 63rd ST., CHICAGO Black Valentine. Ilodson Wax. This comparatively new variety has jumped into popular favor. The plants are of vigorous growth and very productive, but it takes them rather long to mature. About two weeks later than the Davis Wax. Almost entirely free from rust or blight. Price, lb., 40c; 15 lbs., $5.00. Weber Wax. A good variety for mar- ket. One of the heaviest croppers and a gocd seller. Lb., 40c; 15 lbs., $5.00. Other Standard Kinds 15 Lb. Lbs. Improved Golden Wax (Rust- proof) $0.50 $5.50 Wardwell’s Kidney Wax 50 6.00 Brittle Wax 50 6.00 Currie’s Rustproof Black Wax .45 5.00 Prolific German Black Wax. . . .45 5.00 Pencil Pod Wax .50 5.00 Michigan White Wax 50 5.50 Refugee Wax 50 5.50 Pole Beans Black Valentine. Long, straight, round green pods of good quality. Is extra early and a heavy yielder. A good bean for either early or late planting. Price, lb., 30c; 15 lbs., $3.75. Other Standard Kinds Extra Early Red Valentine.. Early Mohawk Extra Early Refugee Refugee, or 1,000 to 1 Early Yellow Six Weeks Dwarf Horticultural (Roman Bean) Large White Marrowfat (Soup Bean) Boston Pea, or Navy Bean.. English Broad Bean 15 Lb. Lbs. $4.50 .35 3.75 .35 3.75 .35 3.75 .35 3.75 .35 4.00 Prices on Request White Runner Scarlet Runner Kentucky Wonder or Old Home- stead jazy Wife Pole Lima Beans King of the Garden Lima. . . . Extra Early Jersey Lima Dreer’s Improved Pole Lima. Siebert’s Early Pole Lima. . . . Large Selected Pole Lima. . . . Lb. 15 Lbs. $0.40 $5.00 .50 .40 '5.00 .40 5.00 .40 5.00 .40 5.00 .50 .50 IS Lb. 14 Lbs. $0.35 $4.25 .35 4.25 .35 4.25 .35 4.25 .35 4.25 Bush Lima Beans 14 Lb. Lbs. Burpee’s Improved Bush Lima $0.40 $5.25 Fordhook Bush Lima 40 5.25 Henderson’s Bush Lima 35 4.50 Dreer’s Bush Lima 40 5.25 Yellow or Wax-podded Varieties Davis White Kidney Wax. A heavy yielder with extra long, straight, flat pods of a clear waxy white color. One of the best sellers on the market. Seeds are pure white and good for baking. Price, lb., 40c; 15 lbs., $5.00. Roundpod Kidney Wax, Stringless. One of the best yellow-podded beans. Pods are round, nearly straight, about 6 inches long and entirely stringless. A very heavy bearer and of extra fine quality. Matures in about six weeks. Price, lb., 50c; 15 lbs., $6.00. Beets 1 oz. will sow a row of 50 ft. 5 to 6 pounds to the acre. Crosby’s Egyptian. Ma- tures almost as quick as the Extra Early Egyptian, while the quality is far better. The beets are almost round in shape, dark red and make a good top so that bunching is easy. Oz., 15c; 14 lb., 50e; lb., $1.75. Detroit Dark Red Turnip. One of the most popular beets with the market gar- deners. Beet globular and very smooth. Color of skin dark red; flesh deep bright GARDEN. FLOWER AND FIELD SEEDS BEETS — Continued. red. The flesh is very tender and sweet, re- maining so for a long time. Very uniform in shape, color and quality. An A1 table beet. Oz., 20c; Y± lb., 60c; lb., $2.00; 10 lbs., $18.00. Early Eclipse. Handsome, smooth, turnip shaped beet of good quality. One of the earliest and a good beet for bunching. Oz., 15c; V± lb., 50c; lb., $1.75. Sluis’ Peerless Beet Extra Early. Very Even Intensive Dark Red In this new strain of Beet seed we offer a most desirable combination of earliness, beau- tiful appearance and perfect shape. It matures fully as early as the Extra Early Egyptian, while quality and shape are not surpassed by any other variety. We do not know of any better sort for bunching — has clean roots: pulls easily and good tops and bunches there- fore easily. The flesh is dark red, almost without zones and of unequaled quality. No gardener will make a mistake in planting this sort liberally the next season. Price, oz., 20c; 14 lb., 60c; lb., $2.00. Other Good Beets Oz. Lb. Extra Early Flat Egyptian $0.15 $1.75 Bastian’s Early Blood Turnip 15 1.75 Crimson Globe 15 1.75 Edmand’s Early Turnip 15 1.75 Early Blood Turnip 15 1.75 Early Fireball, fiery red, new 20 2.00 Dewing’s Blood Turnip 15 1.75 Electric, early dark red 20 2.00 Half Long Blood 15 1.50 Long Smooth Dark Blood 10 1.25 Swiss Cliard (Cut and Come Again) Spinach. This vegetable is worthy of a place in every garden. The leaf and the leaf stem are the eatable parts. When sown early, it may be cut several times throughout the summer. Large Green Leaved, White Ribbed, 1 oz., 15c ; 14 lb., 50c; lb., $1.60. Lucullns. Slightly curled, color of the leaves yellowish-green. Oz., 15c; 14 lb., 50c; lb., $1.60. Mangel-Wurzel Mangels or Cow Beets make one of the best winter feeds for dairy cows or young stock. Their culture is very easy and on good soil they will often yield over 1,000 bushels an acre. As a milk producer the Mangel comes near the head of the feed list. Sow 6 pounds to the acre in May or June in rows 2 feet apart and thin the plants when about 3 inches high to 8 to 10 inches in the row. Mammoth Long Red. Extensively grown Enormously productive; a good keeper. Good for deep soils. Oz., 10c; lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $4.50. Norbiton Giant. Similar to Mammoth Long Red. Same price. Golden Tankard. A very popular variety of excellent quality. Flesh a deep rich yellow, very sweet and nutritious. Shape a little short- er than the Long Red but thicker. Easily pulled. A very heavy yielder. Oz., 10c; lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $4.50. Yellow Eckendorf. This variety comes from Germany, where it is more planted than any other sort. The roots are of about the same shape as the Golden Tankard, but more chunky and get considerable larger, oftentimes weigh- ing as much as from 15 to 25 lbs. apiece. Grow largely above the ground and are easily pulled. Flesh, pure white, skin deep yellow. An ex- cellent sort. Oz., 10c; lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $4.50. Yellow Globe. Oz., 10c; lb., $1.00; 5 lbs.. $4.50. Sugar Beets Sugar Beets are not as heavy yielders as the Mangels, but are of superior quality. Our seed comes from the best European growers and the sugar percentage has been improved as much as possible. Culture same as Mangels. Klein- Wanzleben . This is one of the best sugar beets and most largely grown. The root is conical, straight and even. While the yield is not quite as heavy as from the largest Man- gels, the quality of the beet is so much better, that every dairy farmer should plant liberally of this fine sort. Oz., 10c: lb., $1.25; 5 lbs., $6.00. French Red Top Sugar. A heavy cropper and of good quality. Ripens early. Oz., 10c; lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $4.50. Lane's Imperial. Oz., 10c; lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $4.50. Giant White Sugar. One of the best to grow for cattle feed. One of the heaviest croppers and of good quality. Oz.. 10c; lb.. $1.00: 5 lbs., $4.50. Broccoli Early Purple Cape. A variety with greenish purple heads of good flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; ^4 lb., $1.00. White Cape. Heads of medium size, close and compact; of a creamy white color. A re- liable header. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; 14 lb., $1.00. Italian Sprouting Broccoli. Also imported direct from Italy. Does not make regular heads, but forms a large number of sprouts. Grows about 3 feet tall. Price, oz., 50c; 14 lb., $1.75. Brussels Sprouts Paris Market. Produces sprouts of good quality. Sprouts medium sized, but very solid and keep well. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 50c. Dwarf Improved. Pkt.. 5c; oz., 15c; 14 lb** 40c; lb., $1.25. 6 SLUIS SEED STORE. 544 WEST 63rd ST., CHICAGO Cabbage Pure and Sure-to-liead Seed. 1 oz. produces about 2500 plants. Six of the best first early. Early Jersey Wakefield. Standard early va- riety of medium size. Heads are very solid and of best quality. Pkt., 5o. ; oz., 50c; *4 lb., $1.75; lb., $6.00. Charleston Wakefield. Grows nearly twice as large as the Early Jersey Wakefield; but is about two weeks later. Heads pointed. Our stock runs very uniform. Pkt., 5c; oz., 50c; ^4 lb., $1.75; lb., $6.00. Early York. A superior early heading sort. Heads pointed, compact and very solid. May be planted closely. Pkt., 5c; oz., 40c; Va lb., $1.25; lb., $4.50. Early Spring. This variety is nearly as early as the Jersey Wakefield, but the heads Second Early Varieties Sluis’ Allhead Early. Our strain of this va- riety runs very uniform and is selected every year with the greatest care. The heads are flattish round and very solid. The plants grow compact and may be planted closely. As a main crop variety the Allhead is one of the best. Price, pkt., 5c; oz., 40c; *4 lb., $1.25; lb., $4.50. Henderson’s Early Summer. A popular va- riety with market gardeners. About two weeks later than Wakefield, rather larger and globe- shaped. Does not burst readily. Pkt., 5c; oz., 40c; 14 lb., $1,25: lb., $4.50. All Seasons. An early sure heading, solid variety. Desirable for early or fall use. Pkt., 5c; oz., 40c; 14 lb., $1.25; lb., $4.50. are of the round, flat type, like Early Summer. Pkt., 5c; oz., 45c; 14 lb., $1.50; lb., $5.00. Copenhagen 3Iarket. Gardeners who have grown this cabbage the last couple years are well pleased with it. It is a large, very solid, round heading sort, and comes in as early as the Charleston Wakefield, when sown and planted out at the same time. We can recom- mend this kind for summer use. Pkt., 10c; oz., 75c; 14 lb., $2.50; lb., $9.00. Sluis’ Glory of Enkhuizen. We consider this the best large early cabbage. Comes in at about the same time as Charleston Wakefield, Early Spring or similar extra early varieties, but the heads are perfectly round, very solid and large, oftentimes weighing as much as 10 to 12 pounds. It grows very dwarf and com- pact with only a few outer leaves, thus permit- ting a close planting. It is a better cropper than any other early cabbage and the quality is second to none. Price, pkt., 5c; oz., 50c; *4 lb., $1.75; lb., $6.00. Other Good Second Early Varieties I11 5 pound lots, 25 cts. per lb. less. Oz. % lb. Lb. Faultless, large and solid .... $0.40 $1.25 $4.50 Early Dwarf Flat Dutch, very solid and sure heading 40 1.25 4.50 Early Winningstadt, heads pointed 40 1.25 4.50 Acme Flat Dutch 40 1.25 4.50 Early Drumhead 40 1.25 4.50 Chicago Market 40 1.25 4.50 Fottler’s Improved Bruns- wick 40 1.25 4.50 Henderson’s Succession 40 1.25 4.50 GARDEN. FLOWER AND FIELD SEEDS 7 Late or Winter Varieties Premium Late Flat Dutch. Excellent sort, heads large and solid, short stemmed. A popu- lar sort with gardeners that grow for kraut factories. Very best seed. Pkt., 5c; oz., 40c; % lb.. SI. 25; lb., $4.50; 5 lbs.. $21.25. Large Flat Swedish . Although this is the first year chat we list this Cabbage it is not a new one exactly. We have watched it very carefully and have found it to be an extra good late sort. Heads are large, solid and heavy and results have proved that it gives 50 per cent more tonnage to the acre than Danish Ball- head. We can recommend it to our customers. Pkt.. 5c; oz., 45c; M lb., $1.50; lb., $5.00. East Prairie Winter. This cabbage originated a couple of years ago in one of the principal truck growing sections around Chicago, called East Prairie, near Niles Center. We have grown our stock direct from introducer’s seed from carefully selected heads and recommend it to our customers as a splendid late cabbage and excellent winter keeper. Crop failed. Danish Railhead. Tall stemmed. Heads very solid. One of the best late cabbage for storing purposes, as its keeping qualities are unsur- passed. Our seed comes from one of the most reliable Danish growers. Price, pkt., 5c; oz.. 60c; 14 lb., $2.00; lb., $7.50. Holland Short Stem. This kind is rather simi- lar to the Ballhead, only it has a short stem. A fine keeper. This kind is mostly grown in the great cabbage districts of Wisconsin, Michi- gan, Illinois and Indiana. Our seed may be de- pended upon to be first class. Pkt., 5c; oz., 60c: 14 lb., $2.00; lb.. $7.50. BUCHNER’S CABBAGE We herewith introduce to our cus- tomers a late variety of Cabbage, which we can most heartily recommend. It has all the good qualities a late variety should have. Large, fine ribbed, very solid and not easy to crack and a splen- did keeper. A vigorous grower and one of the best to withstand the disease. This variety was bred by Mr. Buchner, one of the most successful North side gardeners and he has grown this Cab- bage for over twenty years, raising his own seed every year. We have been fortunate in obtaining some seed this year and have a limited supply of seed, grown by Mr. Buchner himself, in stock. Gardeners who usually plant Hollander or Danish Ballhead for a late cabbage, should not fail to try this kind. Price, Oz., $1.50. Other Standard Late Varieties In 5 pound lots, 25 cts. per pound less. Oz. % lb. Lb. Large Late Drumhead $0.40 $1.25 Surehead Louisville Drumhead Bridgeport Drumhead Autumn King or World Beater Warren’s Improved Stone Mason Lupton (Originator’s stock) a fine winter cabbage .40 .40 .40 1.25 1.25 1.25 $4.50 4.50 4.50 4.50 .40 1.25 4.50 .40 1.25 4.50 .40 1.25 4.50 Red Cabbage Early Blood Red Erfurt. Dark red, nearly black, extra early, hard as a rock. Pkt., 5c; oz., 50c; }4 lb., $1.75; lb., $6.00. Danish Stonehead. A new Danish variety; heads round and compact; color dark red, very solid and an excellent keeper. Pkt., 10c; oz., 60c; 4 lb.. $2.00. Mammoth Rock Red. Largest red cabbage, solid heads, late variety. Pkt., 5c; oz., 50c; XA lb.. $1.75: lb.. $6.00. Dark Red Solid Dutch. A fine second early dark red cabbage. The heads are round and solid and come very uniform. Pkt., 5c; oz., 50c; M lb., $1.75; lb., $6.00. Large Red Drumhead. Pkt., 5c; oz., 50c; 14 lb., $1.75. Zenith Dark Red. A fine early dark red cab- bage. Medium sized. Pkt., 5c; oz., 50c; 14 H3-* $1.75; lb., $6.00. Celery Cabbage. Celery Cabbage Last year’s results have proven that this new vegetable does best, when sown the latter part of June for a fall crop, as it can not stand 8 SLUIS SEED STORE, 544 WEST 63rd ST., CHICAGO the summer heat. The best way is to sow it with the machine in rows about two feet apart and to thin the plants out later on, so that they come about a foot apart in the row. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; lb.. $3.50. Savoy Cabbage American Allhead Savoy. One of the best, fine curled, good sized, excellent flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 40c; *4 lb.. $1.50; lb., $5.00. Early Dwarf Ulm. Extra early, but small. Pkt., 5c; oz., 40c; lb., $1.50; lb., $5.00. American Savoy. Large Late Drumhead Savoy. The largest Savoy cabbage, of good quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 40c; 14 lb., $1.50; lb., $5.00. Carrots 1 oz. will sow a row of 100 feet, 3 to 4 pounds to the acre. Chantenay. Most excellent variety and also most popular with market gardeners. Ma- tures early and produces roots of good size, about 6 inches long and of a very attractive color. Makes good tops and is easy to bunch. Oz., 20c; 14 lb., 65c; lb., $2.00. Extra Early Coreless. A very handsome stump-rooted carrot about the length of the Danvers. Matures before any other variety. Top small, considering the size of the roots, which are smooth, straight and free from roughness; without core; very tender and sweet. Excellent for early or late. Oz., 20c; % lb., 65c; lb., $2.00. Guerande or Oxheart. A short, thick stump- rooted carrot of good quality. About two- thirds the length of Chantenay and thicker. Oz., 15c; }4 lb., 50c; lb., $1.75. Danvers Half Long. Slightly longer than Chantenay. Rich orange-red roots, smooth and handsome, tapering to a blunt point. Flesh sweet and crisp; one of the best for market. Popular variety as a winter carrot. Oz., 15c; M lb-, 50c; lb., $1.75. Select Half Long Danvers. Grown from se- lected roots. Only such carrots as were of per- fect shape and deep red color were used for the growing of this seed. Oz., 20c; 14 lb.. 60c; lb., $2.25. Other Standard Sorts Length, inch. Oz. % lb. Lb. 5 lbs. 2 Early French Forc- ing 1 $0.20 $0.65 $2.00 $9.00 6 Half Long Nantes. . .20 .65 2.00 9.00 4 Early Scarlet Horn. .20 .65 2.00 6 Carentan Half Long Scarlet .20 .65 2.00 9.00 7 Long Scarlet Stump Rooted Winter .15 .50 1.75 9 St. Vallery, Long Red .15 .50 1.50 12 Improved Long Orange .15 .50 1.50 14 Long White Bel- gian .10 .30 1.00 A ” 1 OvF JL.UU .... Yellow Belgian. Long, yellow carrot, used extensively for stock feeding. Oz., 10c; % lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. Cardoon. Improved Spanish. Pkt., 5c; oz., 35c; 14 lb., $1.15; lb., $4.00. Cauliflower Choicest, selected seed, grown from choicest, selected flowers. Sluis’ “Special Strain” Early Snowball. No better quality at any price. This is the best main crop variety and is equally good for all purposes, except for first early, for which our strain of Extra Early Dwarf Erfurt is better suited. Price, pkt., 25c; ^4 oz., 75c; oz., $2.50. Extra Early Dwarf Erfurt. Best for first early and for forcing. Gilt edge strain. Pkt., 25c; }4 oz., 75o; oz., $2.50. Dry Weather. A fine variety for dry cli- mates and dry seasons. This variety is get- ting more popular every year. Pkt., 25c; *4 oz., 75c; oz., $2.50. Danish Snowball. Pkt., 25c; 14 oz., 75c; oz.. $2.50. Early Erfurt. Pkt., 20c; 14 oz., 50c; oz., $1.50. Early Giant Short Stem. A good variety for the south; not recommended for places with a climate like we have here. Pkt., 5c; oz., 50c; 14 lb., $2.00; lb., $7.00. About Cauliflower Seed Our Cauliflower seed has given the best satis- faction for years. We are fully aware of the importance of this crop and have our seeds grown every year by good reliable growers. We will be glad to give you names of people, who had this seed from us last year. It’s always safe to ask the man who grows it about it. GARDEN, FLOWER AND FIELD SEEDS 9 Sluis Early Snowball. Celery One ounce will produce about 5,000 plants. Paris Golden Self -blanching. The finest standard strain of self-blanching celery. Our seed comes direct from the original introduc- ers from Paris, France. None better. Pkt., 15c; oz., $1.25; *4 lb., $4.00. Golden Selfblanching American Grown Seed. Grown from original French stock seed. Plants are somewhat more robust than those grown from the French seed. The seed is usu- ally of stronger germination than the imported seed. Oz., 50c; *4 lb., $1.75; lb., $6.00. Easy Blanching. Claimed to be superior to Golden Selfblanching in appearance, and keep- ing quality. Best American grown seed. Oz., 60c; lb., $2.00; lb., $7.50. French Success. A late maturing variety, but an excellent keeper. Foliage dark green, heart deep golden yellow. This variety re- mains good until late in the spring if properly taken care of. Oz., 35c; ^4 lh., $1.00; lb., $3.50. White Plume. One of the earliest, blanched. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 14 lb., 75c; lb., $2.50. Winter Queen. Most valuable variety for Winter and Spring use. The stalks are very thick, crisp and solid; heart very full, blanches to a beautiful creamy white color. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 14 lb., 60c; lb., $2.00. Other Standard Varieties Oz. 14 lb. Lb. Giant Pascal $0.20 $0.60 $2.00 Giant Golden Heart. . . . 15 .40 1.50 Dwarf Golden Heart. . . 15 .40 1.50 Pink Plume 20 .60 2.00 Rose Ribbed Paris Self- Blanching 20 .60 2.00 Evans’ Triumph 15 .40 1.50 Perfection Heartwell . . 15 .40 1.50 Boston Market, dwarf and white 15 .40 1.50 Dwarf Kalamazoo .... 15 .40 1.50 Soup or Cutting Celery. This kind can not be bleached, the green leaves have a very strong flavor and are used in soup .10 .30 .90 Old Celery Seed, for flavor- ing .15 .40 Chervil, Fine Curled. Leaves are used for flavoring soups and stews and for garnishing. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ^4 lb., 25c; lb., 75c. German Celery Celeriac or Turnip Rooted Celery. Large Smooth Prague. The largest and smoothest of all. Excellent flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; 14 lh., 90c. Early Erfurt. Large and early. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; ^4 lb., 60c; lb., $2.00. Apple Shaped. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; lh., 60c. Chicory Common. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 14 lb., 65c; lb., $2.25. Large Rooted Magdeburg. The roots when dried, roasted and ground are used as an adulterant or substitute of coffee. The young leaves make a good salad. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 14 lb., 65c; lb., $2.25. Brussel Witloff. This kind, although little known, yet, in this country, is a great favorite in Europe. The roots are dug out in the fall and forced in the winter under green house benches or in a dark, cool place in a cellar, planted in earth and covered with a heavy layer of fresh horse manure. Most of the bet- ter stores in our large cities handle this vege- table and find a good demand for it. It is mostly sold under the name of “French En- dive.” Pkt., 5c; oz., 50c; ^4 lb., $1.75; lb., $6.00. Collards True Georgia. Used in the South as a sub- stitute for cabbage. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. German Celery. 10 SLUIS SEED STORE, 544 WEST 63rd ST., CHICAGO Notice. Contrary to custom we are listing this year all varieties of Sweet Corn priced per pound, etc. Pur- chasers will please bear in mind that all early, heavy-seeded varieties (such as Cory, Champion, etc.), weigh about 12 pounds to the peck; late light-seeded varieties (such as Evergreens, Country Gentleman), about 10 pounds to the peck. Sweet Corn IJ. S. Food Administration .License G-44641 New Good Sweet Corn Varieties Which We Recommend to Every Gardener Mayflower. We have listed this variety last year for the first time and those of our customers who have tried it, like it so well that they will plant it more liberally next season in most cases. This Corn is almost as early as the Early Red Cory, makes a larger ear than this latter kind and is pure white, and also on that account a better seller. We hope that every one of our customers who plant Sweet Corn will plant at least a little of this kind. Price, lb., 40c; 25 lbs., $7.50; 100 lbs., $27.50. Snowflake. This is a worthy companion to the Mayflower. It is second early and comes in about 10 days later than Mayflower. Ears are large, well set, and pure white. Those who are in the habit of planting Howl- ing Mob for second early will find this a better Corn, which comes in at the same time as Howling Mob. Price, lb., 40c; 25 lbs., $7.50; 100 lbs., $27.50. Early White Cory. (First of All.) A very early variety with good sized ears. Very sweet. Lb., 35c; 25 lbs., $7.00: 100 lbs., $25.00. Early Red Cory. Claimed to be still earlier than the White Cory. This is one of the best first earlies and a very popular variety. Lb., 35o; 25 lbs., $7.00; 100 lbs., $25.00. Pocahontas. A well known early Sweet Corn. Our seed is best Connecticut grown, from originator’s stock. Price, lb., 35c; 25 lbs., $7.50; 100 lbs., $27.50. Mammoth White Cory. About a week to 10 days later than the Early Cory, ears much larger. Lb., 35c; 25 lbs., $7.00; 100 lbs., $25.00. Howling Mob. One of the best second-early sorts, coming in only about a week later than the Extra Early Cory. Ears are good sized, about 6 to 8 inches long, well filled. Lb., 35o; 25 lbs., $7.00; 100 lbs., $25.00. Early Minnesota. A very fine early variety; good sized ear. Lb., 35c; 25 lbs., $7.00; 100 lbs., $25.00. Crosby’s Extra Early. Me- dium size and very sweet. Lb., 35c; 25 lbs., $7.00; 100 lbs., $25.00. Perry Hybrid. Very early and large ear, of extra fine quality. A good market va- riety. Lb,, 35c; 25 lbs., $7.00; 100 lbs., $25.00. Metropolitan. Large, early and productive; handsome ears. Lb.. 35c; 25 lbs., $7.00; 100 lbs., $25.00. Early Champion. This is one of the best kinds for the market. Pro- duces ears from 8 to 10 inches long and matures in about the same time as the Mammoth Cory, from about 60 to 70 days. Lb., 35c; 25 lbs., $7.00; 100 lbs., $25.00. Kcndell’s Early Giant. The larg- est eared second-early corn. Our seed is very fine. Connecticut grown. Lb., 35c; 25 lbs., $7.00; 100 lbs., $25.00. Early Evergreen. Ears almost as large as Stowell’s Evergreen, and ripens ten days earlier. Lb., 50c; 20 lbs., $8.00: 100 lbs., $35.00. White Evergreen. Large snow- white ears. Matures about a week earlier than Stowell’s. Lb., 50c; 20 lbs.. $8.00; 100 lbs., $35.00. Zig-Zag Evergreen. Very large ears, about 8 days ahead of Stow- ell’s. Kernels irregular on the ear. Lb., 50c; 20 lbs., $8.00: 100 lbs.. $35.00. Stowell’s Evergreen. The best late or main crop corn; large ears, deep grains of the best quality. Our seed is very choice. Connec- ticut grown and will be found much superior to Western grown seed. Lb., 50c; 20 lbs.. $8.00; 100 lbs.. $35.00. Old Colony. A popular market variety. Ten days earlier than Stowell’s Evergreen. Lb.. 50c; 20 lbs., $8.00: 100 lbs., $35.00. Comitry Gentleman or Shoe Peg Corn. One of the sweetest of all sweet corns. Popular sort for hotel trade and fancy grocers, as well as for home use. Lb., 50c; 20 lbs., $8.00; 100 lbs., $35.00. Narrow Grained Evergreen. A selection of the Stowell’s Evergreen. Pine small kernels and large ears. One of the best late varieties and a good seller on the market. Lb., 50c; 20 lbs., $8.00; 100 lbs., $35.00. Bantam Evergreen. Ears same size as the Evergreen Corn, and has the flavor and sweet- ness of Golden Bantam Corn. Gardeners who have a retail trade will find this a profitable sort to grow. Lb., 50c; 20 lbs., $9.00. Golden Bantam. A valuable new variety for the home. Ears small, but mature very early and are extra sweet and tender. Lb., 40c; 25 lbs.. $9.00; 100 lbs., $30.00. Black Mexican. Sweetest of all. Fine for home use. Lb., 40c. Pop Corn White Rice. Kernels long and pointed and one of the best poppers. Lb., 25c. Queen’s Golden. A very handsome yellow sort, pops pure white. Lb.. 25c. Corn Salad or Fetticus Three ounces will sow a row of 100 feet. Hardy little plants, grown for late fall, winter and spring use as a let- tuce. Sow seed in August or Sep- tember. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 75c. Cress, Fine Curled or Peppergrass. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; lb., 25c ; lb., 75c. True Water Cress. Pkt., 5c; oz., 35c; 14 lb., $1.00. Cucumbers 1 oz. will plant 50 hills, 2 lbs. to the acre. Davis Perfect. This is the best cucumber for the market. It is a selection of the Long White Spine, and has all the good qualities of that variety, but in a much higher de- gree. The shape is ideal — long, slim and perfectly straight — the color is dark glossy green and the flesh is brittle and tender with a small seed capacity. It is a strong grower and seems to resist the cucumber disease better than any other variety. Our stock of this variety is extra fine and is selected every year with great care, only the most perfect cucumbers be- ing used for seed. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. All our Sweet Corn Seed has been test- ed for vitality and nothing is sold unless the germination is perfectly satisfactory. Mammoth White Cory. GARDEN, FLOWER AND FIEJjD SEEDS 11 CUCUMBERS — Continued Improved Dong Green. Produces very long, attractive fruits qf good quality. Vines vigor- ous and productive. One of the most popular sorts. The ripened cucumbers are excellent for sweet pickles. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 lh., 30c; lb., $1.25. Emerald. Long smooth dark green fruits, one of the best for slicing. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 lb., 25c; lb., 80c. Evergreen White Spine. One of the best of White Spine type, fruits getting frequently 12 inches long. Color, dark green; fruits run uni- form and are of superior quality. Equally good for outdoors as well as for forcing. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 80c. Early Fortune. A recent introduction of great merit. The cucumbers are very dark green and average about 10 inches long. Oz., 10c; % lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. Other Standard Varieties Oz. % lb. Lb. Arlington White Spine : $0.08 $0.25 $0.90 Cool and Crisp .08 .25 .85 Livingston’s Evergreen .08 .25 .80 Fordhook Famous .10 .30 1.00 Klondike, excellent sort, very productive .10 .30 1.00 Nichol’s Medium Green .10 .30 1.00 Japanese Climbing .10 .30 1.00 Giant Pera, 15 to 18 inches long .10 .30 1.00 Pickling Varieties Chicago Pickle or Westerfield. Our stock of this kind can not be beat. One of the best kinds, very productive. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 90c; 5 lbs., $4.25. Snow’s Pickle. Largely used by pickle factories. Pickles medium sized, dark green. An excel- lent, very productive sort. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 30c; lb., 90c. Improved Jersey Pickle. Oz., 10c; M lb., 25c; lb.. 85c. West India Gherkin. A small, prickly variety, used for pickles only. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; }4 lb., 45c; lb., $1.50. Early Frame or Short Green. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 20c; lb., 75c. Green Prolific or Bos- ton Pickling. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 20c; lb., 85c. Dandelion Improved Thick Leaved Pkt.. 20c; oz., 50c; }4 lb., $1.75. Garlic For flavoring. Lb., 20c; 5 lbs., 90c ; 10 lbs., $1.60. Egg Plant Black Beauty. An early variety about two weeks earlier than the Improv- ed New York. Fruits are purplish black in color, of a most attractive Improved Eurpie Egg Plant. appearance and set freely, but are not quite as large as the New York. Pkt., 5c; oz., 40c; i/4 lb., $1.40. New York Improved Large Purple. The standard variety. Fruits are very large, smooth, and of a fine dark purple color. The best kind for the market. Pkt., 5c; oz., 40c; 14 lb., $1.35; lb., $5.00. Early Dwarf Purple. Earliest of all. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; 14 lb., 75c; lb., $2.50. Black Pekin. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; 14 lb., 75c. Early Long Purple. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; ^4 lb., 60c. Florida High Bush. Plants are large and high, usually bearing the fruits oft the ground. Fruits medium sized, pear shaped and are of a purple color. Very productive. Oz., 35c; M lb., $1.10; lb., $4.00. Endive One ounce will sow a row of 200 feet, 4 lbs., to the acre. Green Curled. Leaves are fine curled, very full, crisp and tender. Equally suitable for spring, summer or fall planting, being ex- tremely hardy. Pkt,, 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 35c; lb.. $1.25. Moss Curled. Finer curled and fuller than green curled. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ^4 lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. Ever White Curled. Very tender, when cut young. Blanches easily. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. Broad Leaved Batavian (Escarolle). Leaves broad and flat. When bleached, it makes a fine winter salad. May also be cooked like Spinach. A popular variety with Italian gar- deners. Pkt,, 5c: oz., 10c; J4 lb., 35c; lb., $1.25; 5 lbs., $6.00. Herbs Sweet, Pot and Medicinal Herbs. Culture — Herbs delight in a rich, mellow soil. Sow seeds early in spring in shallow drills, 1 foot apart; when up a few inches thin out to proper distances, or transplant. They should be cut on a dry day just before they come into full blossom, tied in bunches 12 SLUIS SEED STORE, 544 WEST 63rd ST., CHICAGO Kohl-Kabi. HERBS— Continued and hung up or spread thinly on a floor, where they can dry quickly. Anise. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c. Balm. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c. Basil, Sweet. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c. Bene. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c. Boneset. Pkt., 10c; oz., 60c. Borage. Pkt., 5c: oz., 15c; 34 lk.. 45c; lk.. $1.50. Caraway. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 lk., 25c; lk., 90c. Castor Oil Bean. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c. Catnip. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c. Chamomile. Pkt., 10c; oz., 75c. Coriander. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c. Cumin. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c. Dill. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; lk., $1.25. Fennel, Sweet. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c. Horehound. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c. Lavender. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c. Pennyroyal. Pkt., 10c; oz., 75c. Peppermint. Pkt. (25 seeds), 10c. Rosemary. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c. Rue. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c. Saffron. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c. Sage. Pkt., 5c; oz., 35c; 34 lk., $1.25. Savory, Summer. Pkt., 5c; oz., 40c: 14 lk., $1.25; lk., $4.00. Sweet Marjoram. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c. Tansy. Pkt., 5c; oz., 30c. Thyme. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; 34 lk., 70c. Wormwood. Pkt., 5c: oz., 15c; 34 lk., 50c. Horse Radish Horseradish sets. Dozen, 15c; 100, 60c; 500 $2.50; 1,000, $4.00. Maliner Kren. A great improvement. This kind will produce roots 15 inches long, by 2 to 3 inches thick on top, in one year. Selected sets, dozen, 20c; 100, 80c; 500 for $3.50; 1,000, $6.50. Kale or Borecole One ounce will produce akout 4,000 plants. Dwarf Green Extra Curled. The leaves are very curly, bright green, tender and of excel- lent flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 34 lk., S5c; lk., $2.25. Dwarf Sikerian. Of dwarf growth. Leaves are large and broad and slightly curled at the edges. Color bluish green. Very hardy. Oz., 20c; 34 lk., 60c; lk., $2.00. Excelsior, Half Dwarf Moss Curled. Color beautiful dark green. Grows about 1 y2 to 2 feet high. Not quite as hardy as the two pre- ceding sorts. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 34 lk., 65c; lk., $2.25. Kohl-Rabi 1 oz. will sow a row of 200 feet. 4 Iks. to the acre. Early White Vienna. The most popular va- riety. Flesh pure white, very tender. Skin light green. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; 34 lk., 75c; lk., $2.50. Early Purple Vienna. Similar to the White Vienna; only skin is bluish purple. Same price. Leek (Porree Oder Lauch) One ounce will sow a row of 150 feet. Bulgarian Winter. Very large, hardy and of best quality. Pkt., 553 ; oz., 20c; 34 lk., 65c. Large American Flag. Most popular market variety, large, thick stems. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 34 lk., 70c; lk., $2.25. Rouen. Very large winter Leek. Oz., 20c; 34 lk., 70c; lk., $2.25. Monstrous Caren- tan. A favorite mar- ket sort of enormous size ; large, broad leaves, stems long and thick of a very mild, pleasant flavor. Pkt., 5o; oz., 20c: 34 lk., 70c; lk., $2.25. Large Mu sselku rgh . Same price as Caren- tan. Large American Flag. Lettuce One ounce will produce about 2000 plants Leal Lettuce Black Seeded Simpson. One of the most popular varieties of Leaf Lettuce and more used around Chicago than any other variety of this class. Produces a mass of light green curly leaves of the best quality. Our stock is very choice. Oz., 10c; 34 lk., 25c; lk., 80c. Grand Rapids. This loose-leaf variety is used very extensively as a forcing sort, and we doubt if a better one can be had. It stands up well, forms a large cluster of loose leaves, bright green in color and slightly curled. The best leaf lettuce for shipping Keeps from wilting longer than any other sort. Oz., 10c; 34 lk., 25c; lk., $1.00. Other Kinds of Leaf Lettuce Oz. 34 lb. Lb. Detroit Market Gardener’s Forcing $0.10 $0.25 $0.80 Prizehead, Leaves tinged light brown 10 .25 .80 Early Curled Silesia 10 .25 .80 Early Curled Simpson 10 .25 .80 Tilton’s White Star 10 .25 .80 The Morse 10 .25 .80 CABBAGE HEAD LETTUCE Cabbage Head. This is one of the finest varieties of Lettuce ever offered and is superior to Big Boston in many ways. It does not scald in the heat and does not turn red from cold. It is just as firm as Big Boston and is larger and a little lighter in color. It will hold up better and is an excellent shipping sort. Some gardeners grow it throughout the season, but we especially recommend it for spring and fall use. If you have been using Big Boston, try this, for it will surely please you. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; i/4 lb., 75c; lb., $2.50. CABBAGE HEAD LETTUCE 14 GARDEN, FLOWER AND FIELD SEEDS Deacon. A sure header and a good heat resister. Oz., 10c; }4 lb., 25c; lb., 80c. Mammoth Black Seeded Butter. An excellent Head Lettuce. Very large and tender. The interior blanches to a fine creamy yellow color and is of a delicate flavor. Oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 80c. Standard Sorts Big Boston Lettuce. Head Lettuce Big Boston. The market gardener’s favorite. Heads of good size, just right for the market gardener. Very solid, color light green. The Oz. % lb. Lb. Improved H a n- son $0.10 $0.30 $1.00 White Seeded Early Tennisball .10 Wonderful 10 Buttercup 10 St. Louis Butter Head 10 Hubbard’s Market 10 All the Year Round 10 California Cream Butter 10 Early Speckled Dutch Butter .10 Iceberg 10 Brown Dutch 10 Salamander 10 .25 White Summer Cabbage 10 .25 New York 10 .30 Maximum or Immensity 10 .25 .zo .25 .25 .25 .25 .25 .30 1.00 .25 .80 .30 1.00 .25 .80 .80 .80 1.00 .80 best for outdoor and for forcing. Only for mid-summer use we rather recommend the Cos Lettuce-Romaine All Seasons. Oz., 10c; 14 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. Black Seeded Big Boston. Claimed to be an improvement over the old Big Boston in that it can stand the summer heat better and does not run into seed so quick. The heads are Plants are of erect growth; leaves long and narrow; very crisp and tender; flavor most de- licious. Paris Self-Closing White Cos. One of the best. Oz., 10c; *4 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. Trianon Cos. Crisp and mild. Earlier than the Paris Cos. Oz., 10c; }4 lb., 25c; lb., $1.00. large, solid and of an attractive yellowish- green color. We have the genuine strain. Oz., 20c; M lb., 50c; lb., $1.60. Wayahead, or First of All, large early Head Lettuce. One of the best varieties for the Martynta Pods, if picked young, are very tender and are excellent for pickling. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; }4 lb., 60c; lb., $2.00. gardener to grow. Very early, large, solid heads. Oz., 15c; 14 lb., 45c; lb., $1.50. All Seasons. . One of the best head lettuce; stands the hot midsummer sun without burn- ing. Heads are very solid, large and of a most desirable light green color. Stands shipping better than any other kind. We have a choice stock of this variety. Oz., 10c; 14 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. Tender Heart. The best Head Lettuce for early and late planting. Heads very uniform. Color of the leaves light green on the outside, golden yellow inside. Our seed is grown from introducer’s seed and reselected with the great- est care. Oz., 15c: *4 lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. May King. One of the best extra early head lettuce. Heads are not very large, but solid and of excellent quality. A good variety for forcing. Oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., $1. Musk Melon One ounce will plant 50 hills; 2 to 3 pounds to the acre. The seed we offer is grown from selected melons only. There is a lot of seed offered every year by planters, who save the melons that are not fit for shipping, for seed. We do not buy such seed, nor will it pay you to buy it. Rocky Ford or Netted Gem. The favorite green fleshed shipping sort. Medium in size, oval shape, covered entirely with fine netting, slightly r i b b e,d. Flesh green, very thick, sweet and Emerald Gem, SLUTS SEED STORE, 544 WEST 63rd ST., CHICAGO 15 31USK MELON — Continued juicy. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ^4 lb., 20c; lb., 80c. Burrell Gem. Called the salmon-fleshed Rocky Ford. In size and shape and shipping qualities it is similar to the Rocky Ford. Flesh is deep orang-e of excellent flavor, very rich, sweet and tender. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; lb., 30c; lb., 90c. Osage, or Miller’s Cream. Most popular melon in the Chicago market and also in many of the Eastern markets. Medium to large size, skin dark green, flesh salmon, very sweet and juicy. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; }4 lb., 35c; lb., $1.00. Extra Early Osage. This kind represents a selection towards earliness. The fruits ripen about 14 days earlier than the regular strain of Osage, but do not get quite as large. Pos- sesses all the good points of the Osage. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 50c; lb., $1.80. Other Standard Varieties Chicago Market, Green flesh Oz. 14 lb. Lb. very sweet and juicy .... $0.10 Early Jenny Lind, Earliest $0.25 $0.80 green fleshed variety .... Emerald Gem. Salmon flesh- ed, an excellent melon for .10 .25 .80 the table Champion Market. A large Rocky Ford, but not as .15 .40 1.25 early Montreal Market. The larg- .10 .25 .80 est of the Nutmegs Tip Top. One of the best of the salmon fleshed varieties. A big yielder. Fruits are large and of delicious .10 .25 .80 quality Extra Early Hackensack, Green flesh of most de- licious flavor. About two weeks earlier than the .15 .30 1.00 well-known Hackensack. . . Hackensack. A large popu- lar melon; flesh green, skin .10 .25 .80 well netted .10 .30 .90 Extra Early Nutmeg Long Island Beauty. Well netted, green flesh. Hack- .10 .30 .90 ensack type .10 .25 .90 Oz. % lb. Lb. Paul Rose. Salmon flesh. Almost round; flesh deep and firm and very solid luscious $0.10 $0.30 $1.00 Syracuse. Large and sweet. . .10 .25 .75 Osage Gem. Heavily netted. Salmon fleshed 10 .30 .90 Early Oval Netted Gem 10 .30 .90 Banana. Salmon flesh. Melons are long and thin and of delicious flavor . . . .' 15 .40 1.25 Any of the above, 5 cts. per pkt. Water Melon One ounce will plant 30 hills; 4 to 5 lbs. to the acre. Fordhook Early. The earliest, large fruited melon, almost round; dark green; flesh bright red, crisp and sweet. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; }4 lb., 25c; lb., 75o. Cole’s Early. One of the best Extra Early water melons and the best for the home mar- ket or for home use. Skin dark green; flesh deep red and very sweet. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 25c; lb., 75c. Kleckley Sweets. The sweetest of all water melons, but a poor shipper. Shape is oval, color of the skin dark green. Flesh dark red, ripens close to the skin. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 30c; lb., 90c. Sweetheart. A very popular shipping melon. Very productive. Fruit nearly oval in form, quite large and heavy and ripen evenly. This melon retains its good qualities longer than most others after ripening. Flesh red, firm and solid. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ^4 lb., 25c; lb., 75c. Mclver’s Wonderful Sugar. A long striped melon, often 2 feet in length; of best quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 25c; lb., 75c. Other Standard Kinds Oz. % lb. Lb. Iceberg, large, thick, oval. . .$0.10 $0.25 $0.75 Improved Kolb’s Gem, a good shipper 10 .25 .75 True Ice Cream 10 .25 .75 Alabama Sweets .... 10 .25 .75 Phinney’s Early .... 10 .25 .75 Kleckley’s Sweet. 16 GARDEN, FLOWER AND FIELD SEEDS WATERMELON — Continued Onion Sets Jones’ Jumbo $0.10 $0.25 $0.75 Halbert Honey .10 .25 .75 The Boss .10 .25 .75 Dixie .10 .25 .75 Triumph Harris Earliest. A new melon, .10 .25 .75 extra early, of finest quality Colorado Red Citron, for pre- .10 .25 .75 serving .10 .25 .75 Any of the above varieties, 5 cts. per pkt. Mushroom Spawn Pure Culture Mushroom Spawn. This is American spawn from one of the most reliable manufacturers. Our spawn gave good results, where others failed. Can be grown in cel- lars, under green house benches, etc. One pound will plant 8 square feet of bed. Culture directions sent with the spawn. It can be sup- plied in bricks only, weighing about 1 pound. Price, per brick, 20c; 8 bricks $1.40; 20 bricks, $3.00; 50 bricks, $6.75. Special prices on larger quantities. Mustard One ounce will sow a row of 50 feet. Southern Giant Curled. Giant Curled leaves, most popular variety. Oz., 5c; lb., 80c. New Chinese Broad Leaved. Not curled as the Southern Giant; leaves are very broad and smooth. Oz., 5c; lb., 75c. Ostrich Plume. Extra Fine Curled Mustard. Of the same habit as the Southern Giant, but on account of it being more curled of a finer appearance. Lb., 80c. Black or Brown, fancy imported seed. Oz., 5c; lb., 45c; 10 lbs., $4.25. White London. Oz., 5c; lb., 40c; 10 lbs., $3.75. Okra or Gumbo Dwarf Green Prolific. Early and prolific, but pods are rather small. Oz., 10c; *4 lb., 20c; lb., 60c. Perkin’s Mammoth White. One of the best varieties for Northern States. Pods are long and produced in great numbers. Oz., 10c; *4 lb., 20c; lb., 60c. White Velvet. Oz.. 10c; 14 lb., 20c; lb., 60c. Our sets are clean and dry, and free from sprouts. The prices quoted are subject to market changes. Bottom Onion Sets Grown from seed. Are used for Green Bunching Onions or to produce large onions. Our bottom sets are all graded over 1-inch screens, and are very choice in every respect. Pk. Bu. White Bottom Sets, 32 lbs., per bushel $1.25 Red Bottom Sets, 32 lbs. per bushel 1.00 Yellow Bottom Sets, 32 lbs. per bushel 1.00 Prizetaker Onion Sets. These sets are grown from Prizetaker Onion Seed and will produce fine, large, globe shaped Onions a little ahead of the other Yellow Sets. We have only a limited supply of these sets, and we would advise those of our cus- tomers who want some of them, to order them at once. 32 lbs. per bushel 1.15 Shallot’s, or Yellow Multipliers planted for Early Green and for large onions. Bushel, 32 lbs. . . . 1.25 Top Onion Sets. Perfectly hardy, give green onions in March. We have these in stock from August till October. Bushel, 28 lbs 50 $4.50 3.25 3.25 4.00 4.50 1.75 Onion Seed One ounce will sow a row 100 feet long; 5 to 7 lbs. to the acre, 50-60 lbs. per acre for sets. Best American grown seed; every lot tested as to vitality. Three Best Globe Onions Southport Large Yellow Globe. One of the best yielders and also one of the best sellers. Produces a very handsome, round or globe shaped onion, of large size, with their yellow skin, white flesh, fine grained, mild, very firm. One of the best keepers. Ripens uniformly Southport Yellow Globe. SLUIS SEED STORE, 544 WEST 6.3rd ST., CHICAGO 17 THREE BEST GLOBE ONIONS — Continued and sells readily. Oz., 45c; *4 $1.50; lb., $5.50. Southport Large Red Globe. In shape and good qualities similar to the Southport Yellow Globe. For markets that want a red onion, this is the best kind to he grown. Our strain of this onion is very choice, color of the skin, dark blood red; onions very firm and grow to a large size. Oz., 45c; }4 lb., $1.50; lb., $5.50. Southport Large White Globe. The most fa- vorite variety with gardeners for an early bunch onion from seed. As a large, white onion there is none better. Produces large, handsome onions, of a silvery white color which command always the highest prices in every market. Oz., 50c; }4 lb., $1.75; lb., $6.00. Yellow Globe Danvers. Ripens a little earlier than the Southport Globe. Onions are flattish round and good keepers. Color beau- tiful deep yellow. Oz., 35c; 14 lb., $1.25; lb., $4.50. Ohio Yellow Globe. A superior strain of Yellow Globe Onion. Perfect globe shaped, uniform in size and color, ripen early and is a great yielder. Oz., 45c; ^4 lb., $1.50; lb., $5.50. White Portugal or Silverskin. The large onions are flattish round, of a pure white color. A very good keeper. Also very desir- able as an early bunch onion. Very popular with onion set growers and more in demand than any other white variety for growing white onion sets. Pkt., 5c; oz., 35c; *4 lb., $1.25; lb., $4.50. Ailsa Craig. Extra Selected, Prize Winning Strain. The largest of all yellow onions, re- sembles more than any other the Large Span- ish Onions seen in fancy grocery stores. Flesh exceedingly sweet, tender and mild. Skin beau- tiful golden yellow. Grows oftentimes onions from two to three pounds each, measuring from 10 to 15 inches in circumference. To ob- tain the best results seed should be sown in hotbeds, and the young plants be transplanted later on in the open field, about 6 inches apart. Price, pkt., 15c; oz., 60c; 14 lb., $2.00; lb., $7.50. Prizetaker. Enormous in size, handsome at- tractive color, and of fine flavor. Most popu- lar variety as a large early onion and always a good seller. The onions are of very large size, globe shaped, bright straw color. Flesh white, very mild and tender. Best American Grown seed. Oz., 40c; *4 lb., $1.40; lb., $5.00. Early White Welsh. This variety is usually sown latter part of July or first part of August for an early Bunch Onion to keep over win- ter. They are perfectly hardy and never freeze, and although the quality of this kind of Green Onions is rather poor, it usually pays to grow them, on account of the scarcity of Green Onions at the time these are ready. Crop failed. Italian Onion Seed Extra Early White Pearl. Matures very early. Onions are flattish round, clear white and when sowed thick make fine, small onions for pickling. Oz., 35c; *4 lb., $1.25; lb., $4.50. White Barletta. A very early small, flat white and mild pickle onion. Oz.. 35c; 14 lb., $1.25; lb., $4.50. Early White Queen. Produces very early pure white, small round pickle onions. Oz., 10c; 14 lb., $1.40; lb., $5.00. Mammoth Silver King. A large silvery white flat onion of Italian origin. Not a good keep- er. (Also called Giant White Garganus. ) Oz., 40c; 14 lb., $1.40; lb., $5.00. Early |Flat Onions Oz. 14 lb. Lb. 10 lb. Early Yellow Danvers, Onions flat, of me- dium size, color of skin light yellow. Ex- cellent for yellow onion sets $0.20 $0.75 $2.75$25.00 Early Yellow Cracker. Largely sown for yel- low sets 20 Yellow Dutch, or Stras- burgh. Large, flat onions, good keepers. A popular variety for growing sets 20 Australian Brown. Very firm, and a great yielder. The best kind for brown onion sets 20 Large Red Wethersfield. The standard large dark red flat onion, good keepers. Large- ly planted for grow- ing red onion sets. . .20 .75 2.75 25.00 Growers of Onion Sets, needing large quan- tities of Onion Seed should write us for spe- cial prices. Bermuda Onion Seed (For the South.) True Tenneriffe grown Seed. Oz. % lb. Lb. White Bermuda .$0.20 $0.60 $2.25 Crystal White Wax 30 .85 3.25 Red Bermuda 20 .60 2.25 Onion seed, any variety, except where other- wise quoted, 5 cts. per packet. Double Curled. .75 2.75 25.00 .75 2.75 25.00 .60 2.25 20.00 18 GARDEN, FLOWER AND FIELD SEEDS Parsley One ounce will sow a row of 100 feet. Plain or Single. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 20c; lb., 60c. Finest Double Curled. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; lb., 25c; lb., 90c. Champion Moss Curled. Extra fine curled; color beautiful dark green. Oz., 10c; *4 lb., 25c; lb., 90c. Fern Leaved. Oz., 10c; 14 lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. Hamburg Rooted or German Parsley. The roots are shaped like a parsnip and are used for flavoring soups. Pkt., 5c ; oz.. 10c; 14 lb., 30c: lb., $1.00. Parsnips Gradus or Prosperity. The best extra early large podded Pea for the market gardener. Pods are as large as Telephone, but ripen in about the same time as the extra early seeded varieties, while the quality of the peas is far better. About 8 weeks from planting to pick- ing. Lb., 35c; 14 lbs., $3.75. Laxtonian. A dwarf Gradus. Very early with large well filled pods. Can be planted iy2 foot apart. Very productive. This is one of the best varieties for the gardener to grow. Lb., 40c; 14 lbs., $4.25. Thomas Laxton. Matures as early as Gradus, the pods are almost as large and are better filled. A heavy yielder. Lb., 35c; ' 14 lbs., $3.75. One ounce will sow a row of 150 feet; 3 lbs. to the acre. Improved Hollow Crown. Most popular kind. Roots are smooth, large, tender and sweet. Oz., 20c; ^4 lb., 70c; lb., $2.50. Improved Hollow Crown. Improved Guernsey. Not quite as long as the Hollow Crown, but has the same good qualities. Same price. Peas U. S. Food Administration License G-44641 One quart will plant a row of 100 feet; 2 bushels to the acre. All round seeded varieties 15 lbs. per peck; 60 lbs. per bushel. Wrinkled seeded sorts, 14 lbs. per peck; 56 lbs. per bushel. Sluis’ Early May Queen. The earliest smooth-seeded Pea. A little earlier than Alaska with pods about 2% inches long. Peas are of excellent flavor. Lb., 35c; 15 lbs., $2.40; 100 lbs., $25.00. Alaska. One of the very earliest. Pods are small, but are produced in a great number. Lb., 30c; 15 lbs., $3.50; 100 lbs., $22.00. Other Extra Early Round Seeded Peas Maud S. Philadelphia Extra Early. . . First and Best Daniel O’Rourke Ameer Lb. 1 5 lbs. 1 LOO lbs. $0.30 $3.50 $22.00 .30 3.50 22.00 .30 3.50 22.00 3.50 22.00 .30 3.50 22.00 Rogers Dwarf Champion. A dwarf strain of Champion of England. Grows only eighteen inches in height and does not need any sup- port. Pods are of large size, well filled with large, dark green peas of rich, sweet flavor. A very prolific variety and one of the most profitable for the gardener to grow. This is the first year that we list this variety and we advise every gardener, who plants Peas to put in at least part of this kind. Lb., 40c; 14 lbs., $4.50. Premium Gem or Little Gem. Delicious Peas crowded tight in pods 2 y2 to 3 inches long. Very prolific. Peas are very sweet. Lb., 30c; 14 lbs., $3.00. American Wonder. One of the very earliest of the wrinkled varieties. Pods are small but are borne in wonderful profusion. Quality is of the very finest. Grows only 8 to 10 inches high. Lb., 30c; 14 lbs., $3.50. Telephone. Large, dark green pods, well filled and of excellent quality. One of the most popular varieties for main and late crop and considered by many gardeners to be the best of all. Lb., 30c; 14 lbs., $3.50; 100 lbs., $25.00. Comparative size of Mammoth Melting- Sugar ana Dwarf Sugar. (Half natural size.) SLUIS SEED STORE, 544 WEST 63rd ST., CHICAGO 19 PEAS — Continued Other Standard Varieties Lb. 14 Lbs. 100 Lbs. Surprise or Eclipse $6 .35 $4.00 $27.50 Nott’s Excelsior .35 4.00 27.50 Horsford’s Market Gar- den .35 4.00 27.50 Daisy or Dwarf Telephone .40 4.50 Champion of England .... .35 4.00 27.50 Pride of the Market .35 4.00 27.50 Yorkshire Hero • .35 4.00 British Queen .35 4.00 Potlach or Big Dinner. . . . .40 4.50 Duke of Albany .35 4.00 27.50 Improved Stratagem .35 4.00 27.50 Admiral Dewey .35 4.00 Dwarf Sugar Purple Bios- som .40 Mammoth Melting Sugar . .45 Pepper One ounce will produce 1,000 plants. Early Crimson Giant. Very large, sweet Pepper. It is a strong grower and much more productive than the Chinese Giant. Matures early. The flesh is thick, very mild and sweet. Pkt., 10c; oz., 65c; 2 ozs., $1.20; *4 lb., $2.00. Chinese Giant. This is the largest of all the Peppers. Plants set 3 to 4 very large peppers quite early, and continue setting until frost. Fruits are thick and fleshy; very sweet and tender. If you want a large and attractive Pepper, this is the one to plant. Pkt., 10c; oz., 65c; 2 oz., $1.25; % lb., $2.25. World Beater. This is a new variety, origi- nated in the East. The Peppers grow to a very large size, and mature early. In our opinion, it is a better variety than Sweet Mountain. Oz., 65c; ^4 lb., $2.25. Barge Bell or Bull Nose. This is the old and well known sort, still as popular as ever, not- withstanding the varieties of more recent in- troduction. It is very productive, early and the fruits are of good size, fine quality and appearance. Many gardeners do not want to plant any other variety. Pkt., 10c; oz., 65c; lb., $2.25. Sweet Mountain. An early and prolific Pep- per. Fruits very large and fleshy, when un- ripe bright green, when ripe beautiful dark red. One of the best peppers for the market gardener to grow. We have a very choice strain of this kind. Pkt., 10c; oz., 65c; }4 lb., $2.25. New Neapolitan Pepper. One of the very earliest and most prolific of Large Peppers. About two weeks earlier than Bull Nose or Ruby King and continues to bear until frost. The peppers are of large size; flesh very thick and mild, when unripe a clear bright green, which turns to bright red when ripe. Pkt., 10c ; oz., 55c; ^4 lb., $2.00. New Sweet Upright Pepper. Another new kind of excellent quality. Fruits grow upright, instead of hanging. The color is very hand- some green, turning to bright scarlet when ripe. Flesh thick, very mild and sweet. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; *4 lb., $1.75. Long Red Cayenne. The true hot Pepper. Used for making Pepper Sauce. Pkt., 5c; oz., 45c; 14 lb., $1.50; lb., $5.00. Pkt. Oz. % lb. Ruby King. Large and early. $0.10 $0.65 $2 Golden Dwarf, very sweet. . . .10 .50 1 Procopp’s Giant . .10 .50 1 Elephant’s Trunk .45 Spanish Monstrous .40 Red Chili .40 Red Cherry .40 Red Cluster . . . .05 .40 True Tabasco Hot Pepper. . . .10 .50 Seed Potatoes, Northern Grown Our seed potatoes are all Northern grown, carefully rogued and are all hand picked. It pays to plant the best. Prices subject to market changes. Pk. Bu. Irish Cobbler. Early, heavy yielder, good keeper $0.65 $2.25 Early Ohio. One of the best early varieties 65 2.25 Bliss Triumph. Very early, round red, resists disease well, very productive 65 2.25 Early Rose. The genuine sort. .60 2.00 Gold Coin. Exceptionally heavy yielder, splendid main crop variety 65 2.25 Rural New Yorker. Well known favorite, late variety .60 2.00 Sir Walter Raleigh. Very pro- ductive 65 2.25 O' O' 0' 20 GARDEN, FLOWER AND FIELD SEEDS Early Ohio. SEED POTATOES, NORTHERN GROWN — Continued Pk. Bu. Carman No. 3. Large, late; skin and flesh white, of finest quality . $0.65 $2.25 Pumpkin One ounce will plant 25 hills, 3 pounds to the acre. Small Sugar. Best Pie Pumpkin. Flesh very thick and sweet. Oz., 10c; *4 lb.. 30c; lb., 90c. Connecticut Field. The common large yel- low variety usually grown for feeding stock. Good for canning and for pies. Oz., 5c; *4 lb., 30c; lb., 90c. Winter Queen or Luxury. An excellent keeper and one of the best for pies. Oz., 15c; 14 lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. Mammoth Potiron. Grows to an enormous size. Best imported seed. Oz., 25c; 14 lb., 75c. Oz. % lb. Lb. Japanese Pie $0.15 $0.35 $1.20 Mammoth Tours .15 .35 1.20 Tennessee Sweet Potato . . . . . .15 .35 1.20 Large Cheese . .10 .25 .70 Golden Oblong .10 .30 .90 Radish Carefully grown seed from transplanted and selected roots only. Our Radish seed will meet the requirements of the most critical trade. One ounce will sow a row of 100 feet; 10 pounds to the acre. Early Round or Turnip Shaped Sorts Non Plus Ultra. Early round, deep scarlet forcing. Oz., 20c; lb., $1.75. Extra Early Scarlet Turnip. Oz., 20e; lb.. $1.75. Scarlet Turnip White Tip Forcing. An ex- tra early short-leaved strain of White Tip Radish for forcing. Small white tip. upper part bright scarlet. Oz., 20c; lb., $1.75. Also offered under the name of Rosy Gem, Rapid Forcing, etc. Earliest White Forcing (White Box). Oz., 15c; lb., $1.25. Triumph, or Speckled Beauty. Pure white, covered with bright red spots and stripes. Turnip shaped. Oz., 20c. Early Scarlet Globe. The most popular va- riety for forcing in the greenhouse. Very early, small tops, very attractive bright scar- let color. Also one of the best Radishes for outdoors and always one of the best sellers. The seed we offer is grown from transplanted roots, carefully selected as to earliness, right color and shape, all the off-types being thrown away. Oz., 20c; 14 lb., 50c: lb., $1.75; 5 lbs., $8.00. Scarlet Turnip, Large White Tip. Our strain of this favorite variety is the very best that can be had, and fully equal to strains offered as Sparkler, Perfection, etc. The color of the top is clear, bright red, with almost the entire lower half pure, snow-white. It is one of the most attractive radishes when bunched for the market and always sells readily. Tips grown from our seed brought the highest prices on every market, and our sales of this seed in- creased the last two years considerably, and amounted last year to several thousand pounds. Oz., 15c; lb., $1.60; 10 lbs., $15.00. Scarlet Turnip White Tip. Choice stock, but has not as large a white tip as our large White Tip. Oz., 15c; lb., $1.60; 5 lbs., $7.50. Oz. % lb. Lb. 5 lb. Early White Turnip ... $0.15 $0.35 $1.25 $6.00 Early Deep Scarlet Turnip .15 .45 1.60 7.50 Early Carmine Turnip . .15 .45 1.60 7.50 Crimson Giant Turnip . .15 .50 1.75 8.00 Leafless Forcing Extra Early; deep red .20 Half Long Olive Shaped Varieties Improved French Breakfast. Deep red, Oz. 14 lb. Lb. 5 lb. white tipped $0.15 $0.45 $1.60 $7.50 Half Long Deep Scarlet .15 .45 1.60 7.50 White Rocket White Delicious. Excel- lent white summer .15 .45 1.60 Radish .15 .45 1.60 r I ~ Small Sugar Pumpkin, SLUIS SEED STORE, 544 WEST 63rd ST., CHICAGO 21 RADISH — Continued Long Varieties Oz. % lb. Lb. Icicle. The finest White Radish. Ready to use in 20 to 25 days. Long, slender, pure white, very crisp and tender..: Long Brightest $0.20 $0.60 $2.00 Scarlet Long Scarlet Short .15 .35 1.20 Top Cincinnati Market .15 .35 1.20 or Glass Wood s’ Early .15 .35 1.20 Frame White Vienna or .15 .35 1.20 Lady Finger .... .20 .60 2.00 Large White Tip Radish. Summer and Autumn Varieties Oz. % lb. Lb. 5 lb. Improved Chartier, long red white tip. . .$0.15 $0.35 $1.20 White Strasburg 15 .45 1.50 .... Giant White Stuttgart. . .15 .45 L50 Winter Varieties Good keepers. Require 2 to 3 months to mature. Rhubarb Improved Queen Victoria. Large, thick red stalks. One of the best. Pkt.. 5c; oz., 15c; M lb., 40c; lb., $1.50. Linnaeus. Stalks are not quite as thick as the Victoria, but dark red, very mild and of very fine flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 45c. Rhubarb Roots. One year old, grown from seed, either variety, $4.00 per 100; 60c per dozen. Large Clumps. 15, 25 to 50 cts. each, ac- cording to size. Oz. % lb. Lb. 5 lb. Celestial or White Chinese $0.15 $0.35 $1.20 California Ma m m o t h White .15 .35 1.20 Rose, or Scarlet Chinese Winter .15 .35 1.20 Golden Globe, Yellow Skin .15 .35 1.20 Long Black Spanish. . . .10 .30 1.00 2.00 Round Black Spanish. . .10 .30 1.00 2.00 Salsify-Vegetable Oyster One ounce will plant a row 50 feet long. Mammoth Sandwich Island. The best va- riety. Oz., 15c; lb., 45c; lb.. $1.50. Sorrel-Sauerampfer Large Leaved French. Large leaves. Mild acid flavor. Pkt., 5c? oz., 15c; *4 lb., 45c; lb., $1.50. Spinach One ounce will sow a row 100 ft. long; 12 lbs. to the acre. Savoy Leaved Bloomsdale. Leaves are large, of a dark green, curled and wrinkled. Our strain is free from smooth leaved va- rieties. One of the best for shipping purposes. Lb.. $1.75; 10 lbs., $15.00. Victoria. Large, thick leaves. Very hardy. A valuable sort for early spring and autumn sowing. Remains in good condition long after other early varieties have gone to seed. Lb., $1.75; 10 lbs., $15.00. Long Season. An excellent variety for spring sowing. Stands the heat longer than any other kind, without running to seed. Leaves are very heavy, broad and of a beautiful deep green color. Lb., $1.75; 10 lbs., $15.00. Large Round Leaved. A very popular va- riety for early spring sowing. Leaves are very large, smooth, thick and fleshy. Lb., $1.75; 10 lbs., $15.00. victoria Spinach. 22 GARDEN, FLOWER AND FIELD SEEDS Giant Crook Neck Squash. SPINACH— Continued Long Standing. Stands the heat well. Lb., $1.75; 10 lbs., $15.00. Early Giant Thick Leaved. Earliest and largest. Leaves light green. Lb., $1.75; 10 lbs., $15.00. Giant Viroflay. Lb., $1.75; 10 lbs., $15.00. Broad Flanders. Lb., $1.75; 10 lbs., $15.00. Eskimo. A giant new variety. Leaves are of enormous size, of a rich dark green color, very thick and fleshy and grow compact. The prin- cipal merit, however, of this variety is, accord- ing to what the originator claims for it, that it is perfectly hardy and stands the winter with- out freezing. Lb., $1.75. Prickly Winter. Lb., 50c ; 10 lbs., $4.00. New Zealand. Not a regular Spinach, but used as such. Plants grow 134 feet high and bushy, and produce an abundance of thick, flashy, grayish colored leaves. Valuable for hot climates. .Oz., 15c; % lb., 50c; lb., $1.75. Squash One ounce will plant 25 hills; 4 lbs., to the acre. Giant Crookneck. Long yellow marked fruits. A good summer variety. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 34 lb., 60c; lb., $2.00. Yellow Summer Crookneck. Smaller than the Giant, but a little earlier. Oz.. 15c; 34 Jb., 40c; lb., $1.25. Bush Fordhook. Oz., 10c; 34 lb., 25c; lb., 80c. Early White Bush Scalloped (White Pattypan). Oz., 10c; *4 p,., 25c; lb., 80c. Early Orange Marrow. A large oval-fruited sort, deep orange col- or; flesh thick, hard shell; a good keeper. Oz., 10c; 34 lb., 20c; lb., 60c. Yellow Bush Summer. Golden yellow flesh of finest quality. Oz., 10c; 34 lb., 25c; lb., 80c. Boston Marrow. Popular late variety. Skin is deep orange, flesh rich salmon of fine quality. A good keeper. Oz., 10c; 34 lb., 25c; lb., 80c. Golden Hubbard. Same good qualities as the Green Hubbard, but skin deep golden yellow. Oz., 15c; 14 lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. Chicago Warted Hubbard. Most popular Winter Squash. Oz., 15c; 14 lb., 45c; lb., $1.50. Hubbard. A choice strain, but not as heavy warted as Chi- cago Warted Hubbard. Oz., 15c; 14 lb., 45c; lb., $1.50. Italian Marrow. (Cocozelli di Napoli.) A variety of Squash, very popular with Italian gar- deners. Of bushy growth. Fruits are about 20 inches long, by 3 to 4 inches thick, skin smooth of a dark green color with yellow stripes. Very productive and of excellent flavor. Oz., 15c; 34 lb., 45c; lb., $1.50. Long White Italian Marrow. Fruits are snow white, long and slender. A favorite vegetable with Italian people. Oz., 15c; 34 lb., 50c. Tomato Seed Carefully Grown Seed One ounce will produce about 3,000 plants. Purple Fruited Varieties Early June Pink. The earliest purplish pink Tomato, and brings on account of its earliness always good returns. We have a fine strain of this variety. Pkt., 5c; oz., 35c; 34 lb., $1.25; lb., $4.50. Acme. Deep purplish red, early and very productive. Pkt., 5c; oz., 30c; 34 lb., $1.10; lb., $4.00. Imperial. Early and productive. Pkt., 5c; oz., 30c; 34 lb., $1.10; lb., $4.00. Dwarf Champion. Deep purplish red. Plants stand up like small trees. Pkt,, 5c; oz., 30c; 34 lb., $1.10; lb., $4.00. Ponderosa. Largest of all Tomatoes. We have a fine strain. Fruits are very solid and of immense size. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; 34 lb.. $1.75; lb., $6.00. Chicago Warted Hubbard Squash. SLUIS SEED STORE, 544 WEST 63rd ST., CHICAGO 23 Sluis’ Early Market Tomato (No. 587). T03IAT0ES — Continued Sluis’ Early Market, (No. 587.) This is undoubtedly the grandest early Tomato (not 1 extra early, such as June Pink, but follow- ' ing it). Color dark purplish red, shape globu- lar, fruits smooth, very meaty and solid, with scarcely any seeds, and ripen evenly all over and up to the stem to a beautiful dark purple. Its productiveness is wonderful, the plants are laden with fruits from when the season starts until they are killed by frost. Pkt.. 5c; oz., 40c; 14 lb., $1.50. Buckeye State. A large late variety. Fruits dark purplish-red, very solid, smooth and fleshy. Pkt,. 5e; oz.. 30c; 14 lb., $1.10: lb., $4.00. Livingston’s New Globe. A new variety of great value. Fruits are globe shaped, purplish- red, very smooth. A good variety for the gar- deners to grow. Pkt.. 5c; oz.. 35c; ^4 lh., $1.25; lb., $4.50. Beauty. Most popular purplish-red sort. Fruits are of medium size, very smooth and solid and are produced until late in the fall, when the plants get killed by frost. Pkt.. 5c; oz., 30c; % lb., $1.10; lb., $4.00. Trucker’s Favorite. A good second early va- riety. Color, dark reddish purple. They grow to a large size and are very solid. Oz.. 35c; 14 lb., $1.25: lb., $4.50. Scarlet Fruited Varieties Tomato — Beauty. Spark’s Earliana. Earliest of all. We have a very fine strain of this popular early market variety. Pkt,, 5c; oz., 30c; }4 lb., $1.10; lb., $4.00. Chalk’s Early Jewel. Largest extra-early Scarlet Tomato, smooth, richly flavored, al- most as early as Earliana, and larger and just as prolific. A better Tomato, where a first early is not wanted. Pkt., 5c; oz., 30c; % lb., $1.10; lb., $4.00. Bonny Best. A variety of recent introduc- tion. Gave good satisfaction wherever tried. Smooth, deep scarlet and of finest quality. Almost as early as Earliana, but of better quality. A good variety for forc- ing. Pkt.. 5c; oz.. 35c; *4 lb., $1.25: lb., $4.50. John Baer. An extra selected strain of the Chalk’s Early Jewel Tomato. Deep red, early, smooth. Eastern growers praise it very highly. Oz., 50c; *4 lh.. $1*75; lb., $6.00. Other Standard Sorts Pkt. Oz. 14 lb. Lb. Early Detroit $0.05 $0.35 $1.25 $4.50 Crimson Cushion, very large Early Michigan Matchless, large and very productive. . . . New Stone, very fine strain Paragon Perfection, Smooth dark red Trophy, an old popu- lar red variety Dwarf Stone, of dwarf growth, very prolific Golden Queen, fruits are large, of a lem- on-yellow color, ex- cellent for preserv- ing .05 .35 1.25 4.50 .05 .30 1.10 4.00 .05 .30 1.10 4.00 .05 .25 .90 3.00 .05 .25 .90 3.00 .05 .25 .90 3.00 .05 .25 .90 3.00 .05 .30 1.10 4.00 .05 .25 .90 3.00 24 GARDEN, FLOWER AND FIELD SEEDS TOMATOES — Continued Small fruited varieties for preserving* — Yel- low Plum, Yellow Pear, Yellow Peach, Red Cherry, Red Currant, Red Pear, Red Peacli. Either one of these: Pkt., 5c; oz., 35c; }4 lb., $1.25. Turnips One ounce will sow a row 100 feet long. 1 to 2 pounds per acre. White Fleshed Varieties Extra Early White Milan. Earliest of all. Pure white, sweet and tender. Very desirable for early planting. Sold out. Extra Early Purple Top Milan. Oz., 20c; ^4 lb., 60c; lb., $2.00. Early White Flat Dutch. One of the best for early spring sowing. Matures early. Tur- nips are medium sized, flesh pure white, fine grained and sweet. Oz., 15c; lb., $1.25. Purple Top Strap Leaved. A popular flat variety planted largely in the southwest for stock feeding. For market use the Purple Top White Globe will give better returns. Oz., 15c; lb., $1.50. Early Snowball. Extra early, pure white, round as a ball. A very attractive variety. Oz., 15c; lb., $1.50. Purple Top White Globe. The best white Turnip to grow for the market. This kind grows to a large size; shape globular; flesh pure white, skin white with a purplish-red top. Does not mature as early as the flat varieties, but yields nearly twice as much. Oz., 20c; lb.. $2.25. White Egg. Egg shaped, matures early. Oz., 15c; lb., $1.50. Sweet German or Long White French. Oz.. 15c; lb., $1.50. Pomeranian White Globe. Grows to a large size. A good variety to grow for stock feed. Oz., 15c; lb., $1.50. Long White Cowhorn. Grows long and partly above the ground. Flesh white, of ex- cellent flavor. Oz., 15c; lb., $1.25. Yellow Fleshed Varieties Golden Ball or Orange Jelly. Flesh dark yellow, very sweet and tender. A fine sort for the home garden. Oz., 15c; lb., $1.25. Rutabaga Large Yellow Amber Globe. A popular yel low sort. Round, of medium size and a good keeper. Oz., 15c; lb., $1.25. Yellow Aberdeen. A good variety for stock feeding, as well as for table use. A fine keep- er. Oz., 15c; lb., $1.25. Yellow Stone. Globe shaped, yellow fleshed, of good quality. A very good keeper. Oz., 15c; lb., $1.25. Rutabaga, or Swede Improved Yellow Purple Top. Good for table use and for stock feed. Oz., 15c; lb., $2.00. Long Island Neckless Yellow Purple Top. Grows to a large size, practically neckless and has small tops and tap root. Unsurpassed for stock feeding or table use. Oz., 15c; *4 lb., 50c; lb., $2.00. SLUIS SEED STORE, 544 WEST 63rd ST., CHICAGO 25 High Grade Seeds for the Farm Reid’s Yellow Dent. U. S. Food Administration License G. 44641. NOTICE: Owing to the shortage of good Seed Corn this year, prices quoted below are subject to change. Write us for prices, when you are ready to buy. All our Corn is tested at different intervals and no Corn is shipped out, unless ger- mination test is O. K. Other Standard Sorts Pure Bred Stocks. Qt. Pk. Bu. Minnesota No. 13. 90 days, yellow $0.45 $2.75 Golden Surprise. 95 days, yel- low 45 2.75 Boone County White 120 days .45 2.75 Longfellow Yellow Flint 45 2.75 Sanford’s White Flint 45 2.75 Grass and Field Seeds Prices Subject to Market Fluctuation Timothy. Best for meadow and hay. Lb., 15c; pk., $1.40; bu. (45 lbs.), $5.25. Redtop Grass. Lb., 25c; bu. (14 lbs.), $2.90. Blue Grass Seed. Canadian. Lb., 25c; bu., (14 lbs.), $2.90. Blue Grass Seed. Kentucky. Lb., 35c; bu. (14 lbs.), $4.50. Orchard Grass. Lb.. 35c; 10 lbs., $3.00. Permanent Pasture Mixture. Composed of the best hardy grasses. Produces an abund- ance of the best grasses, mixed with a little Red Clover. Lb., 35c; 10 lbs., $2.75; 50 lbs., $12.75. German Millet. Lb., 10c: 10 lbs., 90c; 100 lbs., $7.00. Hungarian. Lb.. 10c: 10 lbs.. 90c; 100 lbs., $7.50. Dwarf Essex Rape. Excellent for sheep and hog pasture, also much used as a green fertili- zer. Price: Lb., 20c; 10 lbs., $1.80; 50 lbs.. $8.50; 100 lbs., $16.00: bags included. Vetch, Hairy or Sand. An excellent plant for a winter crop to prevent leaching, also for forage and fertilizing. If sown in August or September, it will make a good crop of forage the next spring. Sow 1 to 1 y2 bushels per acre. Qt., 50c; 4 qts., $1.65; peck, $3.25; bushel (60 lbs.), $12.00. Field Corn Best Northern Grown Seed Pride of the North. (90 days.) The earliest Yellow Dent Corn grown. One of the best for our section. Quart, 45c; pk., $2.75; bu., $10.00. Learning. (100 days.) One of the earliest Yellow Dent corns in cultivation. The ears are of good size and handsome, with deep, large grains; stalks medium size, generally producing two good ears each. Quart, 40c; pk., $2.25; bu., $8.00. Madison Yellow Dent. (95 days.) An ex- cellent sort. This is the largest early Yellow Dent Corn; ears are very uniform in size and shape; of fine golden yellow color and ma- tures in most of our Northern States. Qt., 45c; pk., $2.75. Iowa Gold Mine. A popular variety. Large ear, small cob, deep yellow grains and very productive. Matures in 95 to 100 days. Qt., 35c; pk., $2.25; bu., $8.00. Reid’s Yellow Dent. Resembles the Madi- son Yellow Dent, but kernels are much deeper ahd a little later in maturing. A fine yellow corn and one that will please you. Matures in 100-110 days; will grow throughout the corn belt. Qt., 45o; pk., $2.75; bu., $10.00. Iowa Silver Mine. (100 days.) One of the best whites. The ears measure from 10 to 12 inches in length and often weigh 1 % lbs. They are very uniform in size and shape with 16 to 20 straight rows of deep, pure white kernels on a small white cob. Qt., 35c; pk.. $2.75; bu.. $10.00. Clovers u Fancy Medium Red $0.45 Fancy Mammoth Red 45 Alfalfa, choice 35 Alsike Clover 40 White Clover 60 5 lbs. at 10 lbs. rate; 50 lbs. at 100 lbs. rate. Lawn Grass Seed. If you wish to have a fine lawn, sow Sluis’ Evergreen Lawn Grass Seed. Free from weed seeds; composed of the finest hardy grasses. Lb., 30c; 5 lbs.. $1.40; 25 lbs., $6.50; 100 lbs., $25.00. Good Mixed Lawn Seed. Fresh seed, sure to grow. Lb., 20c: 5 lbs., 90c: 25 lbs., $4.25; 100 lbs., $16.00. 10 lb. $4.00 4.00 1.75 3.75 5.50 IMPORTANT NOTICE. The prices quoted on Grass and Clover seed are those ruling- at present, first part of February. As the market varies, however, we cannot guarantee them — they may be lower, they may be higher later in the season. It will be, there- fore, to your advantage, when you are ready to buy, to ask our closest prices and also samples. We handle but one grade — the best we can get, free from weed seeds or chaff. Orchard Grass. 26 SLUIS SEED STORE. 544 WEST 63rd ST.. CHICAGO Grow your own Vegetables Cut down your living' expenses. You’ll be astonished how easy it is to save time, labor, and money, and g-et bigger and better crops when you use Planet Jr. Garden Tools No. 3 Planet Jr. Hill and Drill Seeder Price, $16.00 Holds 3 Quarts of Seed. A fa- vorite among onion growers, mar- ket gardeners and seeds- men. Sows accurately in a narrow line, making wheel - hoe cultivation easy. No. 4 Planet Jr. Combined Hill and Drill Seeder,WheelHoe, Cultivator and Plow Price, Complete, $17.00 No. 4D as a Seeder only, $13.50 This accurate, durable and easy-running tool sows all garden seeds from the smallest up to peas and beans in hills 4, 6, 8, 12 or 2 4 inches apart, or in drills at the proper thickness and depth. No time is lost. No seed is wasted. By removing the seeder parts you have a first- class single wheel hoe. Makes the care of a garden a pleasure as well as very profitable. Can be used successfully by men, women or growing boys. No. 25 Jr. Combined Hill and Drill Seeder, Double Wheel Hoe, Cultivator and Plow Price, $20.00 No. 31 Planet Jr. Combined Drill Seeder and Single Wheel Hoe This new combined tool is of great value to thousands of gardeners who have never felt able to own either a seed drill or a wheel hoe. It will sow even a small packet of garden seed with great precision in a narrow row from % to 2 inches deep. Quickly changed to a splen- did wheel hoe. A special machine for the small gardener at a price he can afford to pay. A single and double wheel hoe in one. Strad- dles crops till 20 inches high, then works be- tween. Has steel frames and 14 -inch steel wheels. The greatest hand-cultivating tool in the world. No. 13 Double and Single Wheel Hoe Price, $7.75 This tool is the No. 12, with 6 -inch hoes only, these being the tools that are most used. Any of the attachments shown with No. 12 may be added at any time. No. 60 Planet Jr. Double Wheel Onion Hoe As a seeder it is practically the same as the Planet Jr. No. 4, and as a wheel hoe has the same steel frames and cultivating attachments as the Planet Jr. No. 12 Double Wheel Hoe. Two acres a day can easily be worked, and when it is done, it will be a better job than several men could have done in the same time with hand hoes. 72-page Planet Jr. catalog free. Describes 70 tools, including Seeders, Wheel Hoes, Horse Hoes, Harrows, Orchard and Beet Cultivators. Write postal for it. Price, $6.50 This new tool is a departure from all previous Wheel Hoes. It is ad- justable for the complete culture of onions, or gen- eral hoeing. The new all-steel hoes are a decided im- provement over the older models. SLUIS SEED STORE, 544 WEST 63rd ST., CHICAGO 27 Planet Jr. Farm and Garden Tools Cut down work and boost your crops Old-time farming no longer pays — these scientific tools do the work of 3 to 6 men, give bigger yield, and save their cost in a single season. Invented and made by a practical farmer and manufacturer, with half a century’s experience. Planet Jrs. are strong and lasting. Every tool fully guaranteed. Come and let us convince you of their economy. The highest type of Single Wheel Hoe made. Light, but strong, and can be used by man, woman or boy. Will do all the cultivation in your garden in the easiest, quickest, and best way. No. 17 % PLANET JR. SINGLE WHEEL HOE Price, $6.60 This tool is identical with No. 16, except in equipment. The pair of 6-inch hoes, three cultivator teeth and leaf lifter which go with it, are all the finest of their kind. No. 18 SINGLE WHEEL HOE Price, $5.50 This has one pair of 6-inch hoes only — the tools that are most constantly useful through- out the season. Other attachments can be add- ed as needed. This combination will delight the suburban- ite, the growing boy, women, younger or older, who will find it a light running wheel hoe that will save them hard work and help much to supply the table with fine vegetables. PLANET JR. STAR PULVERIZER, LEV- ELER AND WEEPER Price, $6.50 This new tool is especially adapted for preparing the seed bed, and will be found of great value i n smoothing and fining the soil sur- face. The rear blade is 13 Vz inches wide. After the crops are started, it.may be used between rows as a weeder or as a crust breaker. Stronger, better made, and capable of a greater variety of work than any other culti- vator made. Non-clogging steel wheel. Depth regulator and extra long frame make it run steady. No. 9 PLANET JR. COMBINED HORSE HOE Price, with Steel Wheel, $15.00 Is identical with No. 8, except that it has no depth regulator, and has a plain wheel instead of lever wheel. We recommend it as the very best thing in the way of a One-Horse Cultivator. Guaran- teed to give satisfaction. No. 90 PLANET JR. 12-TOOTH HARROW, CULTIVATOR AND PULVERIZER Complete, $17.50. No. 90B, Without Pul- verizer, $14.50. No. 90D, Without Pulverizer or Wheel, $11.25 An invaluable tool in the market garden, truck and strawberry patches. Has new steel wheel which prevents clogging. Its 12 chisel- shaped teeth cut out all weeds, stir and mel- low the soil and leave the ground in the finest condition without throwing dirt on plants. 28 SLCIS SEED STORE, 544 WEST 63rd ST., CHICAGO THE CAHOON HAND BROADCAST SEEDER For Sowing ANY Grain or Grass Seed IS THE GUARANTEED STANDARD SEEP SOWER OF THE WORLD. It has POSITIVE and ACCURATE feed AND SAVES MONEY in TIME and SEED. Malleable Iron Frame — Steel Hopper and Gate — Brass Discharger. LASTS A LIFETIME. Price, Postpaid $3.50 Cyclone Broadcast Seeder "\i-ir Cyclone Seed Sower SOWER THAT SCATTERS EVENll Cyclone. (New Improved Model). An accurate portable seeder, for all broadcast sowing or fertilizing. Fits comfortably over shoulder; provided with automatic adjustment for stop- ping flow of contents when re- quired. A great time and labor saver. Each $1.50. Price Eagle Cornplanter New Model Seeder The most popular Seeder with Chicago Mar- ket Gardeners. $1.75 Place $11.50 John Deere 14 inch Steel Beam Plow Other sizes, prices on request. $24.00 SEIJIS SEED STORE. 544 WEST 63rd ST., CHICAGO 29 Shovel Plow with Hinged Wings Pipe-Bar Steel Lever Harrow All Steel. Easily Adjusted. Made In Two, Three or Four Sections, Thirty and Thirty-Five Teeth to Section. Light, Strong and Flexible. The teeth are spaced and arranged on the bars so as to cover the ground thoroughly and not to track with each other. They can be pitched forward so as to penetrate and pulverize, or slanted backward for smoothing or clearing themselves quickly and at the will of the operator. There are no bars below the harrow to catch trash or clog the imple- ment when in operation. Price of Harrow, as shown in cut $23.00 New Way Garden Barrow The sides detach as easily as those of the ordinary wheelbarrow, but unlike the usual barrow do not fall out when the barrow is upset. This barrow is framed of the best grade of seasoned hardwood carefully put together, then primed, painted and varnished, high carbon steel axle. Box (when sides are up) is 26% inches long, 19% inches wide at front, 22% inches wide at rear, 11% inches deep and has a 20% inch wheel. The handiest thing about the place for Bunch stuff, Cabbage, etc. Price $6.50 Just four times the capacity of the barrow when sides arc in natural position. 30 SLUIS SEED STORE, 544 WEST 63rd ST., CHICAGO Rakes Best Quality Malleable Iron 14 teeth $0.60 16 teeth 70 Cheaper kind: 12 teeth 30 14 teeth 30 Steel Bow Rakes 14 teeth $0.65 16 teeth 75 14 teeth $0.65 16 teeth 75 Wooden Rakes Good quality ‘ 25 Best quality 55 Standard Grass Hooks Good quality, full size 40o Extra quality, full size 65c Grass Shears Good quality 25c Better quality 35c Best quality 50c Garden Trowels from 10c up Extra Quality Steel Trowel, 25c Garden Dibblers Extra Quality 35c Adjustable Grass Hooks Blade 12 inches long-, adjusts with setscrew on 12 inch handle to any “hang.” Cuts better and easier than any other style. Easily sharpened. Price . 65c Scythe Blades Scythe blades, best tempered steel $1.50 Imported blades 1.50 Scythe handles with pat fastening 1.25 Hazeltine Weeders $0.30 Excelsior Hand Weeders 10 Hazeltine Weeders $0.30 Excelsior Hand Weeders 10 Corn Knives from 25c up Better qualities up to 70c WAGON ROPE AND BUNCH TWINE We carry a complete line of these, but as prices go up and down with the market, we prefer not to quote prices. Customers may depend upon getting the lowest price billed the market affords. Today’s Prices (Feb. 1, 1918) : 2 and 3-ply Bunch Twine, per pound $0.22 In full, per pound 20 Cotton Twine, extra strong 4-ply, per pound Cotton Twine, thin 4-ply, for bunching green Onions, etc., per pound Package of 5 pounds Tar Rope, best quality, per. pound GARDEN. FLOWER AND FIELD SEEDS 31 Sluis’ Pure and Sure Working Fertilizers The mixed fertilizers are composed of the best materials, pure and free from any cheap fillers, such as horn, leather, hair and other insoluble matters, which weigh heavy and are of little fertilizing value. Only the choicest, most soluble and easily assimilated ingredients, which are quickly taken up by the plants, are used. Our fertilizers contain no weed seeds, have no disagreeable odor, are fine as pulver, perfectly dry and are easily applied. The separate fertilizers are bought on analysis and only the highest quality is procured. We will be glad to give analysis, if desired. Prices of Fertilizers vary according to the market. Persons wanting larger quan- tities than quoted here, should write for special quotations. Fertilizer prices are for shipment, free delivered Chicago depots, and are strictly net. “Old Honesty Crown Brand.” We have handled this brand for the last 5 years and have yet to hear of a single complaint. Most of our customers come back for it every year. It is a mixture of bone, blood and potash and gives excellent results, when used for Cabbage, Onion, Potato, or Corn crops. Should be applied at the rate of 500 to 750 lbs. per acre. Price, F. O. B. Chicago : per ton, $48.00 ; per 500 lbs., $13.00, per bag of 125 lbs., $3.50. “Old Abe” “Triumph” Fertilizer. A special fertilizer for corn crops, timothy fields and potatoes. It is a complete ma- nure and will be found well paying where stable manure is not to be had or scarcely available. Use from 400 to 600 lbs. per acre, half broadcast and balance in hills or drill mixing thoroughly with the soil before planting. Price, F. O. B. Chicago: Per ton, $32.00; per 500 lbs., $8.50; per bag of 125 lbs., $2.50. “Old Abe” Onion Grower. Of excep- tional value for Onion crops, as well as for Early Green Onions, and the Large Dry Onions and Onion sets. Contains a high percentage of actual potash, most needed to grow Onions successfully. We advise the use of this fertilizer especially to those of our customers, whose fields are bothered by the Onion maggots, which is mostly caused by the use of fresh stable manure. Apply from 600 to 750 lbs. of this fertilizer to the acre. Price F. O. B. Chicago : Per ton, $48.00 ; per 500 lbs., $13.00; per bag of 100 lbs., $3.50. Blood and Bone. Is of great value for garden crops, grain, grasses, small fruits, grape vines,- etc. For garden crops, drill in from 300 to 500 lbs. per acre. Price: $17.50 per 500 lbs. ; $4.00 per 100 lbs. Pure Pulverized Sheep Manure. A pure, natural and nutritious manure. Im- mediate and lasting in effect. Promotes a rapid, steady growth. Price, $35.00 per ton; $9.00 per 500 lbs.; $2.50 per 100-lb. sack. Pure Pulverized Cattle Manure, $35.00 per ton ; $8.50 per 500 lbs. Shredded Cattle Manure. $35.00 per ton ; $9.00 per 500 lbs. Nitrate of Soda (Chilisalpeter) A fertilizer which acts immediately after being applied. Of special benefit to such crops as Spinach, Green Onions, Radish- es, Beets and Lettuce. We usually carry a large stock of this fertilizer. Price, $1 15.00 per ton; $6.00 per 100 lbs. Prices of Other Fertilizers Pure Bone Meal. 100 lbs., $3.50; 500 lbs., $15.00; ton, $55.00 Horn Shavings. 100 lbs., $8.00. Thomas’ Basic Slag (Thomas’ Phosphate Powder). Per 100 lbs., $1.75; 500 lbs., $8.00; per ton, $30.00. Dried Blood. 100 lbs., $7.00. '» SLUIS’ PEERLESS BEET Very Early Dark Red Ideal Shape