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Clover--Essay on Clover, its cultivation, value, etc, sent for 6 cents. Common Red--lb by mail 35c; bu m'kt pr. Mammoth Red--lb 40c; bu m'kt pr. White Dutch--lb 65c; bu m'kt pr. Alsyke or Sweedish--lb 50c, bu m'kt pr. Alfalfa, Lusc or Chili--lb 50c, bu m'kt pr. Italian or Scarlet Trefoil--A native of Italy. Bears long heads of bright scarlet flowers; try it; lb 50c.

Grass Seeds Timothy-lb 25c; bu m'kt pr. Kentucky Blue Grass--lb 40c, bu about 1.50. Orchard Grass--lb 45c, bu about 2.25. Red Top--lb 30c, bu about 1.50. Millet Common - German or Golden - Pearl--The forage plant which is creating such a sensation. It is very distinct from the other varieties of Millet, growing to the height of 8 to 10 feet, and producing an enormous bulk of fodder per acre. It is quite nutritious, and is readily eaten by stock. By mail pkt 10c, lb 50c; by express 5 lbs 1.00.

Imported Grasses--From the most reliable sources. The price is by the lb by mail. Perennial Rye Grass--Valuable for pasture or lawn, on good soil yielding very largely of forage; sow early in the spring. Italian Rye Grass--Excellent for lawns or pastures; similar to last. Price of each, lb 40c, bu 3.00. Meadow Fescue 6oc, Sheeps Fescue, 50c, Sheeps Fescue (fine leaved) 6oc, Evergreen Fescue 50c, Red Fescue 50c, Tall Fescue 60c, Meadow Foxtail 75c, Sweet Vernal, 60c, Crested Dogstail 65c, Yellow Oat Grass 50c, Fall Meadow Oat Grass 50c. Lower prices on large quantities of any of the above imported grasses. Send list of what is wanted for special prices by the bush. or more.

Lawn Grass--Fine mixed of the various kinds of grasses suited for the formation of lawns; lb by mail 40c, bu 2.00. Central Park Mixture, lb 60c, bu 4.00.

Flax Seed--For sowing, bu about 1.50.

Field Peas--(Canada) bu 2.50.

Hedge Seeds - Osage Orange--(For directions for sprouting see 1879 Manual, sent for three·cent stamp.) Per lb by mail 50c, bu m'kt pr. Honey Locust--50 cents per pound by mail; 10 pounds or more by freight or by express 25c per pound.

Hulless Oats--Weighs 55 Pounds per measured bushel. Pound by mail, 30 cents; 33 pounds per bushel; 2.50.

Sugar Cane--Early Minnesota Amber. Grows to a good height and stands up exceedingly well. It is much richer in saccharine matter than any variety of African or Chinese cane yet introduced. The syrup is of a beautiful clear amber color, and exquisite flavor, being entirely free from that disagreeable odor, unpleasant taste and cloudy appearance that characterizes sorghum. It yields on an average about 200 gallons of syrup per acre, which readily granulates. It ripens very early, and is sure to mature as far north as latitude 44-30, which fact particularly recommends it to the northern portion of our country. It is very prolific in seed, which is valuable for food for stock or poultry. Any good corn land will do for cane. A light sandy loam will produce the heaviest crop. Plow deep and prepare the ground as for corn; plant seed in shallow checks or drills, when the ground is warm and moist. Cane grows slowly at and first, the weeds should be kept down until it is large enough to plow. This early work always pays well. Any missing hills may be supplied by transplanting the young plants. Only 5 or 6 stalks should be left to mature in a hill. If thoroughly cultivated until it reaches the height of 3 feet it will then take care of itself until harvest. Late plowing is liable to injure the roots. Cane should be cut as soon as the seed ripens, and a few days before grinding. Strip the leaves off while standing, immediately before cutting the cane. The leaves make superior fodder for stock. Our seed is strictly pure and reliable in every respect. Per pound by mail, 40c, 3 lbs 1.00; by express or freight, 10 lbs or more 20c per lb.

Sunflower for Poultry--It is greedily eaten and very nutritious. Mammoth Russian--Per lb by mail, 50c, 3 lbs 1.00; express 10 lbs or more, 20c per lb.

Defiance Spring Wheat--It is a beardless, white chaff wheat, with heads frequently 5 to 6 inches long, very closely set white kernels. It has produced 528 pounds from a single pound of seed under good cultivation. Per lb by mail 40c, 3 lbs 1.00; by express or freight, p'k 1.00, bu 3.00.

White Russian Spring Wheat--lb by mail, 40c, 3 lbs 1.00; by freight or express, p'k 75c, bu 2.00.

Durra--(Sorghum Vulgare). This plant has been offered at various times under the different names of Indian or Great Millet, Guinea or Negro Guinea Corn, Chocolate Corn, Ivory Wheat and Pampas Rice. It is a valuable forage plant, growing from 8 to 10 feet in height, and yielding an abund- [continued next page]

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[continued from previous page] ance of grayish green foliage greatly relished by stock. It is frequently grown for grain and yields largely. One grower in California reports having harvested as high as 200 bushels per acre. The culture is very simple; when grown for grain it is to be planted in hills and given plenty of room; the space given to common corn is not any too much. For fodder sow in drills from 2 to 3 feet apart, dropping the seed from 3 to 4 inches apart in the drills; when 6 or 8 inches high, thin to 8 or 9 inches apart; and when it has attained a height of 4 or 5 feet it may be cut for forage, which can be continued every third or fourth week until frost; by mail, oz 10c, lb 65c.

Catalpa Speciosia--by mail pkt 10c, oz 25c, lb 3.00.

Sweet Potatoes.

Yellow Nansemond--The standard sort for this country; p'k 75c, bu 2.00.

Southern Queen--Large white, very early variety; p'k 75c, bu 2.00.

Sweet Potato Plants-See vegetable plants.

Artichokes.

Jerusalem--(White). Peck 50c, bu 1.50.

Brazilian--(Red). Peck 60c, bu 2.00.

Asparagus Roots.

For directions for planting, etc, etc, see Asparagus seeds.

Conover's Colossal--1 year old roots per 100 75c, per 1000 5.00. 2 year old roots per 100 1.00, per 1000 8.00.

Onion Sets and Top Onions.

Yellow Sets--From seed.

Red Sets--From seed.

White or Silver Skin Sets--From seed.

Top or Button Onions -

Potato Onion Sets - Each 50c q't by mail; per bu m'kt pr.

Rhubarb or Pie Plant Roots. Victoria or Mammoth - Each 25c, doz 2.50.

Vegetable Plants

We are prepared to furnish vegetable plants in large or small quantities, from our hot-beds at the following rates: Those quoted "By mail," are sent at our expense, "By Express" at the purchasers.

Early Cabbage--Varieties: Early York, Jersey Wakefield, Early Winningstadt, Henderson's Early Summer. By mail 100 75c. By express 100 50c, 1000 4.00.

Late Cabbage--(Ready June 1st.) Excelsior Flat Dutch, Large Late Drumhead or Stone Mason Drumhead. By mail, 100, 75c. By express 100, 40c. 1000, 3.00.

Tomatoes--Livingston's Perfection, Acme, Paragon or Trophy. By mail, 1 doz. 20c. 100, 1.00. By express 100, 75c. 1000, 5.00.

Cauliflower--Erfurt, Favorite or Snowball; By mail doz 20c, 100, 1.00. By express 100, 85c. 1000, 6.00.

Celery--Henderson's Half Dwarf, or Boston Market, By mail doz 20c. 100, 1.00. By express 100, 75c. 1000, 5.00.

Egg Plant--New York Improved, by mail doz 25c.

Pepper--Large Bell, Sweet Mountain or Cayenne, By mail doz 25c. 100, 1.25.

Sweet Potato--Yellow Nansemond or Southern Queen. By mail 100, 75c. 300, 2.00. By express 1000, 3.00.

The Mathews Garden Seed Drill.

With some is a great favorite, we can supply it if wanted. Price boxed for shipment, $13.00.

The Philadelphia Broadcast Hand Seed Sower.

Is the best and most popular hand sower with which we are acquainted. Price only 6.00. Address, C. W. Dorr, Des Moines, Iowa.

The Centennial Fanning Mill.

The lightest running and best Fanning Mill in the market. For circular and prices address, C. W. Dorr, Des Moines, Iowa.

The Strowbridge Broadcast Seeder,

Manufactured by Des Moines Manufacturing Co., Des Moines, Iowa, will sow 100 acres of grain or grass seed per day, and is an invention that commends itself to every practical farmer as a common sense, labor saving machine. For descriptive and illustrated circular with testimonials, from farmers in Iowa who have used them address, C. W. Dorr, General Agent, Des Moines, Ia.

See description and testimonials on next page.

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The Strowbridge Broadcast Seed Sower,

Is an invention that commends itself to the Practical farmer, as a common sense labor-saving machine.

It will sow Wheat, Rye, Flax, Barley, Buckwheat, Peas, Corn, Hungarian, Millet, Clover, Timothy and every variety of seed and grain requiring broad-casting. Also, Plaster, Lime, Salt, Guano, Ashes, and all the various Phosphates used as fertilizers. It can be attached to any ordinary farm wagon. It is constructed of good material, and not liable to get out of repair. One machine with careful use will last a life-time. No farmer can afford to be without one. Its operation is so simple any one can use it. Farmers can regulate the quantity of grain sown per acre, as they desire. It can be used in corn stubbles as well as in other ground. No machine of any kind can equal it. Every farmer who has used it commends it, and would not be without it. With this machine a team walking one mile, will sow four acres of wheat. It is easy to calculate what can be done in a day. It sows a double or single cast just as required. Its operation is not affected by ordinary wind. In this respect it must be used to be appreciated. Too much cannot be said in its favor. It does away with the slow and tiresome hand sowing. All the farmer has to do is to remove the end-gate to his wagon, place the machine in its place, attach the chain wheel to the wagon wheel, load his seed into the wagon, and he is ready for work. It is strong, runs light and is warranted to do good work. We have yet to find the first farmer who has used our Improved Seeder, who has not been fully satisfied. In other words, it is all we claim for it.

Read a few of the testimonials of farmers who know what they are talking about.

The well-known firm of W. M. Fields & Bro., Stock Breeders and Importers, Cedar Falls, Iowa, write us as follows:--"We have used the Broadcast Seeder for several seasons, with entire satisfaction. Have seeded annually over two hundred acres of different kinds of grain. We consider the Seeder an indispensible implement to any farm for either seeding of any kind of small grain or seeds. It is a wonderful labor-saver and materially facilities the farm work. We cheerfully recommend it to every one. Yours respectfully, W. M. Fields & Bro Willowedge Farm, Ft. Dodge, Iowa

I am much pleased with the Strowbridge Broadcast Seeder. I have used it now some three years. It sows all kinds of grain much better than can possibly be done by hand. For sowing clover, timothy, and flax seed, it is the best thing I ever saw. I should hardly know how to get along without it now. Yours, L. S. Coffin, Breeder of Short Horns

The following are all from reliable farmers in the vicinity of Des Moines.

Am satisfied the Strowbridge Seeder has unqualified merits. It is a labor-saving machine, and I take pleasure in endorsing it. W. H . Zickafoose.

Your Seeder is a capital grand thing. The wind don't effect the sowing, which is a grand virtue, and above all it is speedy. S. W. Glaze.

The wheat I sowed with your Seeder came up very even and nice. The machine saves a vast amount of labor. It sowed ten acres of timothy this season to my entire satisfaction. Can heartily endorse it. Wm. Cook.

After seeing "The Strowbridge Sower" work, I resolved to do away with my old seeder, and purchased one; The Strowbridge Sower makes a cast of thirty-two feet wide, and so even does it deliver, that I am unable to find two seeds lying together. I will have no other. Robert Wallace.

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Sowed sixty acres of small grain with the Strowbridge Broadcast Seeder this season. It is my ideal seeder. All my neighbors remarked that my wheat and oats are exceedingly even in stand this. ear. Don't ask me to use any other. Lysander Ellis.

I am highly pleased with the Sower I purchased of you last Spring. Sowed wheat with it when the wind blew at a rate of sixty miles an hour, and strange to say the seed was evenly cast. No small grain raisers can afford to be without this Seeder. Mell McConnell.

Sowed between two and three hundred acres of wheat and barley during the past season, with the Strowbridge Broadcast Sower." It works first-rate. To have sowed this amount by hand would have been a tedious job. As a time and labor-saving machine it is unsurpassed. Wm. Ashworth

It requires no elasticity of conscience to say that the" Strowbridge Broadcast Sower" is everything that is claimed for it. With the one I purchased last spring, I have sowed one hundred and fifty acres of wheat and oats, to my entire satisfaction. In short it is a success. J. H. Windsor.

Des Moines, Dec. 29. 1881. Des Moines Manufacturing Co,--Gentlemen: I bought one of your Strowbridge Broadcast Seeders last spring and have found it in every respect as you represented. H. G. Gue.

Price $25,00 delivered on cars at Des Moines, ready for shipment. Manufactured and sold by Des Moines Manufacturing Co. DesMoines, Iowa.

Flower Stands and Brackets

[images] No. 1 No. 5 Stand. Price $9.00.

No. 1. 1 cup, 9 inch arm. $ .75 each. No. 2. 2 cups, 9 inch arm. 1.00 each. No. 3. 3 cups, 9 inch arm. 1.50 each. No. 4. 4 cups, 9 inch arm. 1.75 each No. 5. 1 cup, 3 1/2 inch arm. .40 each. No. 8. 1 cup, 5 inch arm. .40 each. No. 80. 1 cup, 7 inch arm. .50 each. No. 40. 1 cup, 10 1/2 inch arm. .75 each. No. 50. 1 cup, 8 inch arm. .85 each. Sent by express.

Hooks for Bird Cages and Hanging Baskets - No. 1 bronzed, projects 8 inches--by mail 25 cents each.

Our wire stands are of superior strength and extra finish: they are all painted beautiful green and bronzed with gold bronze, making them very attractive and ornamental. They are all mounted on substantial castors for convenience in moving about the house. They can be shipped with but trifling expense to all parts of the country as freight. Three or four stands can often be sent a long distance as cheap as one. Several handsome patterns ranging in price from $5 .00 to $14.00, according to size and style. No. 5 is one of the most popular and desirable.

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Comstock's Horticultural Implements

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These implements comprise, in simple combinations, Wheel Seed Sower, Wheel Cultivator, Wheel Rake, Wheel Scuffle Hoe, Wheel Shovel Plow, Wheel Strawberry Runner Cutter, and Wheel Verge or Turf Cutter. Comstock's Hand Cultivator and Onion Weeder combined, in the culivation of onions, Carrots, and other small drill crops, will do the work of six men with hoes, and do it with ease. It pulls the weeds and thoroughly pulverizes the soil. For cultivation and weeding, we believe it has no superior. The changes for each kind of work can be made in a few minutes, and every implement of the combined machine works as well as if made specially tor the purpose. With any of them one man accomplish with ease as much as half a dozen men with common tools, and do better work. They are shipped by express or freight, either from Des Moines or the factory. The combined implement weighs about 20 lbs. Full instructions for using sent with every machine. Prices include boxing and deliverying at freight or express office.

Hand Cultivator and Onion Weeder Combined $7.00.

Seeder Sower, Hand Cultivator and Weeder combined 12.00.

Seed Sower only 8.00.

Extra Attachments.

To make up the price of any combined implement add price of the attachment wanted to $7.00, the price of the Cultivator and Weeder--thus, for the Verge Cutter add $1.25, making 8.25.

Hopper & Coverer to make a Seed Sower of a Cultivator 5.00.

Set of 2 rakes and 3 teeth to make a Cultivator and Weeder of a Seed Sower 3.75.

Wheel and Knife to be fixed to the Cultivator to make a Strawberry Runner Cutter 2.00.

Extra Steel Plates, for replating teeth when worn, each .17.

Shovel Plows, the set of three 1.50.

Mole Plow .75.

Verge or Turf Cutter 1.25.

Scuffle Hoe 1.25.

Complete illustrated circular sent on application.

Ruhlmann's Wheel Hoe

Will do the work of 8 men with the common hoe. Embraces all points requisite to make a capital tool. The handles can be raised to suit. Knife blades set to any pitch, and from 7 to 16 inches in width, and when in working order is firm and strong, with nothing to become loose or shaky. This implement has given entire satisfaction. Price $5.50 boxed and delivered at freight or express office.

[image] Waters Improved Tree Pruner.

The simplest and best Tree Pruner in use.

Prices by Express. With 4 foot pole $2.00. With 6 foot pole 2.25. With 8 foot pole 2.50. With 10 foot pole 2.50.

Address all orders to C. W. Dorr, General Agent Des Moines, Iowa. Remember our Newspaper Premiums.