Your 2014 Co-op Lawn & Garden Source Book by TFC Communications

LET’S GET GROWING!

Dear Co-op friends, Welcome to the Co-op Lawn & Garden Source Book. Since 1945, Co-op has been Tennessee’s most trusted name for farm supplies. Several years ago, we expanded our business to include the homeowner, with a top-quality line of home, lawn and garden products.

Your Lawn & Garden Features

Nine Steps to a Beautiful Lawn....................................................3 Choosing the Right Turfgrass for You....................................5 Turf Science Genetics Lawn Guide....................................... 6-7 What Kind of Lawn Do You Have?........................................... 8 Feeding Your Lawn.............................................................................. 9

The Co-op approach is based on a unique marketing

Cool-Season Lawn Calendar........................................................10

system. Co-op allows members who put in the their time,

Warm-Season Lawn Calendar......................................................11

money and goods to own part of the company and share

Lawn & Landscape Calendar........................................................12

in its financial success. However, you don’t have to be a

The Benefits of Mulch.......................................................................13

member to enjoy the benefits of the Co-op system. Co-op

Mulches and Soil...................................................................................13

offers quality products for everyone.

Miracle Grow...........................................................................................14 Seymour Brand Tools..................................................................14-15

Your local Co-op is proud to be a part of this system. Our reputation is built on exceptional products, honest prices and caring for our customers. When you buy from Co-op, you get top-quality lawn and garden products. In addition, you get lots of old-fashioned, common-sense advice and friendly service.

Corona Brand Tools........................................................................... 16 Ames Brand Tools............................................................................... 17 Push, Pull, & Carry Spreaders.................................................... 18 Lawn Aerators & Sweepers........................................................... 18 Fuel Cans & Accessories................................................................. 19 Thermometers & Gauges..............................................................20 Watering Cans........................................................................................20 Water Hoses, Sprinklers, and Nozzles....................................21 Dalen Brand Products....................................................................... 22

A knowledgeable, well-trained and dedicated staff stands

Lawn & Garden Sprayers............................................................... 23

ready to serve the needs of each and every customer.

Monterey Lawn & Garden Solutions............................... 24-25 Bonide Lawn & Garden Solutions.....................................26-27

This Co-op Lawn & Garden Source Book was developed

Pest & Disease Control..................................................................... 28

to give you specific care and growing tips as well as assist

Controlling Insects Tips..................................................................29

you in dealing with problems such as insects, weeds and

Controlling Weeds Tips...................................................................30

garden diseases. Keep it handy as a quick reference.

Weedalert.com........................................................................................31

Remember, too, that your local Co-op is an excellent source when you need advice or answers to horticultural questions about conditions in your particular area. We appreciate your trust in Co-op, and we are encouraged by your continued support of the Co-op system.

Planning Your Garden Tips.......................................................... 32 Controlling Disease Tips................................................................ 33 Garden Seed Varieties.................................................................34-39 Garden Seed Planting Guide.......................................................40 This publication is for informational purposes only. Except as otherwise indicated, all items should be available in quantities sufficient to meet a normal demand. At each store manager’s discretion, rain checks may be issued if an item is not available. (Note: Seasonal products such as vegetable seed are available only in limited quantities). We reserve the right to correct errors or omissions without detriment. It is the customer’s duty and responsibility to follow all product manufacturer directions for all products purchased from any Co-op location. No warranties or representations are made regarding any of the products in this publication, and we shall not be responsible for any damages or claims that may result from the use of this information.

Happy planting! 180 OLD NASHVILLE HIGHWAY, LAVERGNE, TN 37086 ourcoop.com

A “HOW-TO” JUST FOR YOU - “HOW-TO” TIPS

NINE STEPS TO A BEAUTIFUL LAWN

Growing a beautiful lawn doesn’t have to be difficult, time-consuming and expensive. Follow these nine steps and you’ll be in the green before you know it. 1. Learn. Taking the time to learn about your lawn can save you a lot of time and money. Get a soil test kit from the local county Agricultural Extension office and follow directions. Use this information to determine if soil pH needs adjusting. Decide if you want to maintain your lawn, improve it or start a new lawn. Identify problems such as dead grass, erosion, bare or thin spots, crabgrass/weeds, poor drainage, high traffic areas, sunny or shady spots, poor growth areas, etc. Determine the square footage of your lawn grass area so that you’ll know roughly how much seed, fertilizer, lime, etc. to buy. 2. Choose. After determining what type of lawn you have, use the information in this source book to choose the right turfgrass and soil treatments for you. 3. Control. Any perennial weeds in your lawn should be controlled with Roundup 10 to 14 days prior to tilling soil. Most annual weeds will be controlled when the soil is tilled.

4. Clean up. Remove rock and other debris. Any material more than one inch in size can become a problem. Large concentrations of buried organic material can support fungal growth such as fairy ring. 5. Feed. Apply lime and fertilize using the soil test recommendations. In the absence of a soil test, apply 15-20-10 Tenn-Lawn Aeration Special Starter at 10 to 12 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. 6. Prepare. For overseeding, aerate soil, then dethatch to remove dead grass. For new seeding, till soil. Tilling works the fertilizer and pH control materials into the soil and helps new roots grow; the loose surface also makes it easier to smooth and level. After tilling, rake the tilled soil to remove debris brought to the surface. 7. Plant. Apply seed, sprigs, sod or plugs. The least expensive way to establish turf is by seeding coolseason grasses. The best germination temperature for cool-season turfgrasses is from 60 to 85 degrees. The best time

to seed cool-season turfgrasses is in late summer to early fall (Aug. 15 until Oct. 1). The next best time is in mid-to-late spring (March 15 until April 30). Use a seed sower or spreader to distribute the seed evenly, following the recommended seeding rates. 8. Water. Water as necessary to keep top layer of soil moist. This is critical for proper seed growth. The frequency and duration of watering will depend on rainfall and other factors. Ask your local Co-op for recommendations for your area. It is better to water deeply once a week than to sprinkle lightly several times a week. Watering deeply encourages deeper root growth. 9. Groom. Once grass has grown to approximately 3 1/2 inches, it is usually ready for the first mowing. Do not mow too short! Then follow appropriate lawn care procedures for your grass variety and specific conditions. Visit your local Co-op for recommendations. 3

YOUR FIRST CHOICE FOR LAWN SEED - “HOW-TO” TIPS

• Excellent drought tolerance • Great disease resistance including brown patch • Fast germination • Dark green color • Ideal for sun or shade • Contains premium varieties Turf Science Genetics has selected the top-rated turf-type tall fescue varieties from the finest turfgrass breeding programs available, blending them to produce a turfgrass that is superior to the individual varieties planted alone.

TURF SCIENCE GENETICS

This blend is especially wear-tolerant, drought-tolerant, and has a superior disease and insect resistance. First Choice has lower maintenance requirements which means less mowing. And it has better drought tolerance so you have less water usage. If you are looking for a high-quality turfgrass adapted to your area, then First Choice Tall Fescue Blend is the right choice for you.

FIRST CHOICE TALL FESCUE BLEND GRASS SEED AQUABOND COATED 714013 – 50-LB. 714018 – 25-LB. 714022 – 10-LB.

UNCOATED 180520 – 50-LB. 180519 – 25-LB. 180518 – 10-LB.

SPECS Seeding Rate • 8 to 10 pounds per 1,000 square feet Seeding Dates • September 15 to October 1 • February 15 to April 15 Seed should be covered no more than 1/2-inch deep. Seedlings should be kept moist until rooted well. First mowing should be when blades reach three inches tall.

AquaBond is a revolutionary new seed enhancement that is both plant and environmentally friendly. The concept is designed to give your seed every advantage possible included improved water management, seed survivability, reduced fertilizer leaching, and enhanced seed-to-soil contact. 4

GET THE RIGHT FACTS FOR YOUR LAWN - “HOW-TO” TIPS

CHOOSE THE RIGHT TURFGRASS FOR YOU

All turfgrasses are not alike. There are big differences in quality and characteristics that can determine whether you grow beautiful, thick, healthy, green grass or just more problems. That’s why it pays to choose your turfgrass varieties carefully. Tennessee is located in a transition zone. Neither cool-season or warmseason turfgrasses can adapt to the state’s mixed climate year-round. The key is to pick the variety or varieties that best match your specific needs. Use the following tips to help in your selection, and visit your local Co-op for expert advice on your particular location.

Cool-season turfgrasses Cool-season turfgrasses grow best during spring and fall months, but may go dormant during hot summer months (depending on temperatures and amount of water available), and normally have a permanent life span. Cool-season grasses include common tall fescue, perennial ryegrass and common Kentucky bluegrass. Common tall fescue varieties such as Kentucky 31 have been popular low-maintenance lawn grasses in the mid-south. They are heat-tolerant and grow best in areas with mild winters and warm summers. However, turfgrass researchers

have developed improved varieties of turf-type tall fescue which are quickly replacing the traditional Kentucky 31 fescue. These new varieties, such as First Choice and Confederate Blends, have improved texture, color, disease resistance and drought tolerance. These characteristics make these turf-type tall fescues perfect for low-maintenance showcase lawns in full sun to partial shade in hot, humid or arid climates. Improved varieties will also survive colder winters than common varieties. Perennial ryegrass is a quick growing variety that is compatible in mixes with Kentucky bluegrass and fine fescues. A vigorous grass with shiny, bright green leaves that remain green throughout cool weather, it is frequently used to overseed dormant winter lawns of warm-season grasses. It has a normal life span of from one to three years, but improved varieties, such as Magnum Turf-Type Perennial Ryegrass Blend, live longer and have a greater heat tolerance. Common Kentucky bluegrass is another popular cool-season grass due to its adaptability and hardiness. It withstands heavy foot traffic and play and is extremely hardy in cold winters. It grows best in full sun. Improved varieties are more disease and insect resistant. Due to Tennessee’s high temperatures and lack of adequate moisture during the summer months,

bluegrass performs best when used as an ingredient in a blend or mixture, such as Co-op’s Emerald Green Lawn Mixture.

Warm-season turfgrasses Warm-season turfgrasses are the opposite of cool-season grasses. They flourish in summer heat, but become dormant (turn brown) in cold weather. Two common varieties of warmseason turfgrasses are bermudagrass and zoysiagrass. Savannah Turf-Type bermudagrass is a tough, medium-maintenance, heattolerant grass. It has a coarse texture, is low-growing, vigorous and dense. It spreads by rhizomes and thrives in full sun and moist soil. One of the best grasses for heat and drought tolerance is zoysiagrass. Spreading by thick rhizomes and stolons, it slowly develops into a lush, dense, high-quality lawn. It has a dark green, fine-textured blade. It is a good transitional zone grass that is exceptionally resistant to weeds. Other options: Consider a low-maintenance variety if you’re away from home a lot or have other heavy demands on your time. If your needs vary a great deal over large sections of your lawn, you may want to consider using different varieties in each of these areas.

SUNNY

Family of grass seed mixtures & blends

SUNSPOT

MIX

Available in 3-lb. , 10-lb., & 25 lb. bags

● Lush green color ● Hardy with long season color ● Superb traffic tolerance ● Great for homes, parks, and athletic fields ● Drought, disease, and insect resistant

CHIPMATE

● Excellent for southern climate ● Drought and heat tolerant ● Extremely durable with excellent wear resistance ● Uniform texture and dense turf ● Grows well in full sun ● Disease resistant BRAND PERENNIAL R YEGRASS BLEND RYEGRASS

SUNNY & SHADY

Available in 3-lb. , 10-lb., & 25 lb. bags

● Excellent turf quality ● Superior dark green color ● Improved leaf texture and density ● Improved disease resistance ● Great choice for overseeding warm season turfgrasses

● Drought, disease, and insect resistant ● Rapid germination and establishment ● Mixture of improved, regionally adapted varieties ● Recovers rapidly from stress

SHADY

MIX

Available in 3-lb. , 10-lb., & 25 lb. bags ● ● ● ● ●

Long lived, thick turf Fine leaf texture Rich green color Quick establishment Great for heavily shaded areas

BRAND BERMUD AGRASS BLEND BERMUDA BERMUDAGRASS

SUNDANCE Available in 3-lb. , 10-lb., & 25 lb. bags ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Superior heat tolerance Excellent drought tolerance Improved dark green color Excellent disease resistance Fine bladed, dense turf Ideal for southern climates Very good shade tolerance Ability to fill in worn areas

www.turfsciencegenetics.com

MIX

BRAND HEA T HEAT T OLERANT MIX TOLERANT

TURF SCIENCE GENETICS - “HOW-TO” CHART

TSG Seed Information Chart www.turfsciencegenetics.com

SUNNY MIXTURE INGREDIENTS 3-Way Tall Fescue Blend

ADAPTATION Full Sun

USE Lawns, Parks, Athletic Fields, Recreation Areas

PLANTING DATE Spring: Mar-May

PLANTING RATE New Establishment: 6-8 lbs./1000 sq. ft.

Fall: Sept-Oct

Existing Lawn: 3-4 lbs./1000 sq. ft.

MOWING HEIGHT 3-4”

SUNSPOT BRAND BERMUDAGRASS BLEND INGREDIENTS Bermudagrass Blend

ADAPTATION Full Sun

USE Lawns, Parks, Athletic Fields, Golf Courses, Recreation Areas

PLANTING DATE May-July

PLANTING RATE New Establishment: 1-3 lbs./1000 sq. ft.

MOWING HEIGHT 1-2”

Existing Lawn: 0.5-1.5 lbs./1000 sq. ft.

CHIPMATE BRAND PERENNIAL RYEGRASS BLEND INGREDIENTS 3-Way Perennial Ryegrass Blend

ADAPTATION Full SunShade

USE North: Lawns, Parks, Athletic Fields

PLANTING DATE Spring: Mar-May

South: Overseeding Warm Season Grasses (Fall)

Fall: Sept-Oct

PLANTING RATE New Establishment: 3-5 lbs./1000 sq. ft. Existing Lawn: 1.5-2.5 lbs./1000 sq. ft.

MOWING HEIGHT 1-2”

Overseeding warm season grasses: 6-20 lbs./1000 sq. ft.

SUNNY & SHADY MIXTURE INGREDIENTS Tall Fescue, Perennial Ryegrass, Kentucky Bluegrass, Chewing Fescue, Creeping Red Fescue

ADAPTATION Full Sun, Partial Shade

USE Lawns, Parks, Recreation Areas

PLANTING DATE Spring: Mar-May

PLANTING RATE New Establishment: 5-7 lbs./1000 sq. ft.

Fall: Sept-Oct

Existing Lawn: 2.5-3.5 lbs./1000 sq. ft.

PLANTING DATE Spring: Mar-May

PLANTING RATE New Establishment: 4-6 lbs./1000 sq. ft.

Fall: Sept-Oct

Existing Lawn: 2-3 lbs./1000 sq. ft.

MOWING HEIGHT 2-4”

SHADY MIXTURE INGREDIENTS Tall Fescue, Perennial Ryegrass, Creeping Red Fescue, Hard Fescue

ADAPTATION Full Shade

USE Lawns, Parks, Recreation Areas

MOWING HEIGHT 2-4”

SUNDANCE BRAND HEAT TOLERANT MIXTURE INGREDIENTS 90% Tall Fescue, 10% Solar Green Kentucky Bluegrass

ADAPTATION Full Sun, Partial Shade

USE Lawns, Parks, Recreation Areas

PLANTING DATE Spring: Mar-May

PLANTING RATE New Establishment: 5-7 lbs./1000 sq. ft.

MOWING HEIGHT 3-4”

Existing Lawn: 3-4 lbs./1000 sq. ft.

* Ingredients and percentages vary by geographic area.

QUESTIONS. QUESTIONS. QUESTIONS. - “HOW-TO” TIPS

WHAT KIND OF LAWN DO YOU HAVE? Your lawn is different from everybody else’s, so the first step you should take before attempting to improve your lawn is get to know it. These easy steps will help you select the right lawn care products for your needs. 1. Soil test. Before you do anything else, take samples of your soil for testing. You can pick up a soil test kit at your local county Agricultural Extension office. 2. Decide what you want to do. a. Maintain your existing lawn. b. Improve your existing lawn. c. Start a new lawn. 3. Determine what problems you have. Check for patches of dead grass, erosion, bare or thin spots, crabgrass/ weeds, poor drainage, high traffic areas, very sunny or shady spots, poor growth areas. 4. Determine the size of your lawn. Draw a rough sketch of your lawn on graph paper (rectangle, square, wedge, etc.). Draw in your house, driveway, sidewalks, flower and vegetable beds, trees, outbuildings, etc. This will help you determine areas where you don’t want grass. To calculate the square footage of your actual lawn grass area, use the following formulas: a. Determine the area of your lot. Length _____ ft. x width _____ ft. = Lot area _____ sq. ft. b. Determine the area of the non-grass areas. House: length _____ ft. x width _____ ft. = House area _____ sq. ft. + other non-grass areas (_____ sq. ft.) = Non-grass area _____ sq. ft. c. Determine the area of your lawn. Lot area (a) _____ sq. ft. - Non-grass area (b) ______ sq. ft. = Grass area ______ sq. ft. Area Measurement Equivalents 1 ft. x 1 ft. = 1 sq. ft.; 3 sq. ft. x 3 sq. ft. = 9 sq. ft. = 1 sq. yd.; 1 acre = 43,560 sq. ft.

Solutions Now that you’ve identified your lawn needs and problems, read on to pick the right seed, fertilizer and soil conditioners for your lawn. Don’t forget to stop by your local Co-op if you have any questions.

GRASS SEED Chipmate Perennial Rygrass Blend

First Choice Tall Fescue Blend

Turf Science Genetics Sunny/Shady Mix

Turf Science Genetic Shady Mix

Chipmate is a three-way blend of elite turf-type perennial ryegrasses that will produce a dense, fine-textured, dark green turf. Chipmate will germinate and establish quickly to provide good ground cover and discourage weed intrusion. It also has good disease resistance, including brown patch and dollar spot. Chipmate’s versatility also makes it an excellent choice for overseeding warm-season grasses to have that beautiful green lawn year-round. 180464................10-lb. 180465................25-lb. 180515.................50-lb.

Sunny/Shady lawn mixture is a blend of top turf fescues as well as turf-type perennial ryegrass. This combination makes it a very suitable choice for those areas in your lawn that are exposed to both sun and shade during the course of the day. 180554...............3 lbs. 180555............10 lbs.

First Choice Tall Fescue offers the professional turf manager and homeowner a tall fescue that can be relied upon for a quality turf throughout the year. First Choice is especially wear-tolerant, drought tolerant, and has superior disease and insect resistance. First Choice has lower maintenance requirements which means less mowing. It also has a better drought tolerance so you have less water usage. If you are looking for a high-quality turfgrass adapted to your area, this First Choice Tall Fescue Blend is the right choice for you. 180518...............10 lbs. 180519............25 lbs. 180520.......... 50 lbs.

Shady Mix is a mixture of improved turf-type perennial ryegrasses, fine fescues and Kentucky bluegrasses that perform best in full sun to light shade. Shady Mix germinates quickly to form a uniformly dense, fine-textured, dark green turf that is not only pleasing to the eye, but durable as well. 180552...............3 lbs. 180553............10 lbs.

FERTILIZE THE RIGHT WAY - “HOW-TO” TIPS

FEEDING YOUR LAWN

Regular applications of fertilizer are critical to establishing and maintaining a good lawn. Fertilizers are usually labeled with three numbers, such as 15-20-10. Each number designates a percentage, by weight, of the nutrients nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, or N-P-K. Phosphorus is needed to get new grasses off to a good start, so for new lawns, select a fertilizer high in phosphorus (P). Established lawns need more nitrogen and less phosphorus, so select a balance higher in nitrogen (N). Potassium (K) helps grasses increase resistance to various diseases and drought. The results of the soil test for your lawn will help you determine the correct balance of nutrients for your lawn.

Fertilizers are available in two categories: organic or inorganic. Organic fertilizers range from traditional cow manures and fish emulsions to exotic sources like bat guano. These fertilizers are naturally slow-release, but are not always balanced and may not release their nutrients during the growing season of your turfgrasses. Inorganic fertilizers, such as Co-op’s Tenn-Lawn Slow-Release fertilizers, are manufactured from minerals and are the most widely used. Nutrients are coated with sulfur and released over time by the action of water and soil microbes. They are easy to apply and require less frequent applications than organic fertilizers.

turfgrass is actively growing. Coolseason grasses grow best when the temperature is between 60 and 75 degrees. In contrast, warmseason grasses grow best when the temperature is between 80 to 90 degrees. Co-op’s Tenn-Lawn Slow-Release fertilizers offer Tennessee homeowners a total fertilization program. Regardless of what type of grass you have in your lawn, we have an analysis that’s right for you. We have blended the proper combinations of quickly and slowly available nitrogen, along with the highest quality of phosphorous, potassium and micronutrients.

It is important to fertilize when your

TENN-LAWN FERTILIZER VARIETIES

21-8-12 Slow-Release Fertilizer

• Ideal product for cool-season grasses or as a general-use fertilizer. • Contains 35% slow-release nitrogen from sulfur-coated urea, along with 2% iron, which extends the greening period 8-10 weeks. • Carries a full complement of micronutrients to ensure a healthy lawn. • Uniform particle size promotes an even, free-flowing spread pattern. • Apply at rate of 5 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. • One bag covers 8,000 sq. ft. 98455

24-4-12 Slow-Release Fertilizer

• Ideal product for warm-season grasses (Bermudagrass, zoysiagrass, etc.) or as a general-use fertilizer. • Promotes a thick, vigorous lawn. • Contains 50% slow-release nitrogen from sulfur-coated urea to keep lawns green for extended periods. • Sulfur in this product will improve plant health and vigor. • The 1% level of iron will help with fast green-up. • Apply at rate of 4 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. • One bag covers 10,000 sq. ft. 98453

42-0-0 Sulfur-Coated Urea

• Either insoluble or slowly soluble in water. • Due to its gradual release, can be used less frequently than quick-release products like ammonium nitrate. • Plants show slow initial response, eliminating excessive mowing. • Produces a more uniform growth response and reduces fertilizer loss from leaching. • Apply at rate of 2.5 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. • One bag covers 16,000 sq. ft. 198010

FERTILIZER 15-20-10 Aeration Special Starter

• Ideally suited for starting a new lawn or renovating an established one. • Contains a higher level of phosphorous that is especially needed by young lawn grasses for the development of a strong and fibrous root system. • This product has 35% of its nitrogen derived from slow-release sulfurcoated urea to lessen the possibility of foliar burn. • On new lawns, apply 10-12 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. • Mix into the soil to a depth of 6 inches. • One bag covers 4,000 sq. ft. • On established lawns, apply 7-8 lbs. per 1,000-sq. ft. in early spring or fall. • One bag covers 5,700 sq. ft. 98454

GET COOL WITH YOUR LAWN - “HOW-TO” TIPS

LAWN

COOL-SEASON LAWNCalendar CALENDAR Cool-Season Lawn A cool-season lawn will remain lush and green throughout A cool-season lawnonly will ifremain lush and green throughout the the colder months, but it is well-maintained. The colder months, but only if it is well-maintained. The following following calendar will help you select and apply products calendar will needs help you applyofproducts speciﬁc to your specific to your forselect each and month the growing season. For example, if your cool-season lawnseason. is weed-free, in March needs for each month of the growing For example, if your you cool-season will only need to apply fertilizer to your lawn. If you lawn is weed-free, in March you will only need to apply wishfertilizer to control weeds, will need to select oneyou of will the need to to your lawn.you If you wish to control weeds, products listed for either pre-emergent weed control (before select one of the products listed for either pre-emergent weed control the weed has sprouted) or post-emergent weed control (after (beforehas thesprouted). weed has sprouted) or post-emergent (after the weed For more information,weed visitcontrol the lawn the weed has sprouted). For more information, visit the lawn experts experts at your local Co-op. at your local Co-op.

Month

Function

Item No. Product Description

Size

March

Fertilization Pre-emergent Pre-emergent Pre/Post-emergent Pre-emergent Pre/Post-emergent Post-emergent

98455 148045 46458 190588 55558 148047 148052

21-8-12 Slow-Release w/ Iron H. J. 22-0-6 w/.86% Team, 40% Slow Release Balan 2.5% Granular Dimension .25% Tupersan 4.6 Granular H. J. 20-4-10 w/.13 Dimension & 33% Slow Release H. J. 25-4-8 w/ Trimec 20% Slow Release

40 lb. 50 lb. 40 lb. 50 lb. 20 lb. 50 lb. 50 lb.

8,000 12,500 22,000 22,000 10,000 11,000 12,500

1 2 3 3 3 2 2

April

Weed Killer Weed Killer Insect Control Insect Control Pre/Post-emergent Pre-emergent

55633 144639 144582 42663 148048 148046

Trimec Lawn Weed Killer Bonide Weed Beater Bonide Ant, Flea, & Tick Granules Sevin 2% Insect Granules H. J. 12-0-12w/.13 Dimension & 40% Slow Release H. J. 11-3-11 w/.86 Tea

qt. pt. 10 lb. 10 lb. 50 lb. 50 lb.

8,000 4,000 5,000 4,292 11,000 12,500

3 3 4 4 2 2

May

Pre-emergent Insect Control Insect Control

46458 144582 42663

Balan 2.5% Granular Bonide Ant, Flea, & Tick Granules Sevin 2% Insect Granules

40 lb. 10 lb. 10 lb.

22,000 5,000 4,292

3 4 4

June-July

Insect Control Insect Control

144582 42663

Bonide Ant, Flea, & Tick Granules Sevin 2% Insect Granules

10 lb. 10 lb.

5,000 4,292

4 4

Aug.-Sept.

Lawn Seeding Lawn Seeding Fertilization

80415 80416 98454

Confederate Brand Tall Fescue Confederate Brand Tall Fescue 15-20-10 Aeration/Starter Special

10 lb. 50 lb. 40 lb.

5,700

October

Fertilization Pre/Post-emergent

98455 190588

21-8-12 Slow-Release w/ Iron Dimension .25%

40 lb. 50 lb.

8,000 22,000

1 3

November

Fertilization

198010

42-0-0 Sulfur-Coated Urea

40 lb.

16,800

Footnotes (refer to labels)

1. Fertilizer application only. 2. Fertilizer application with weed control. Select one from list.

Coverage (sq. ft.)Footnotes

3. Weed control only. Select one from list. 4. Insect control only. Select one from list.

YOU ARE GETTING WARMER - “HOW-TO” TIPS

LAWN

WARM-SEASON Warm-SeasonLAWN Lawn CALENDAR Calendar Your warm-season lawn will stay green throughout the warmYourbut warm-season will stay green thegets warmer er months, will likelylawn go dormant whenthroughout the weather colder. The following calendar will help you and apply months, but will likely go dormant when theselect weather gets colder. products specific tocalendar your needs of the growing The following will for helpeach you month select and apply products season. For example, if your warm-season is weed-free, speciﬁc to your needs for each month of lawn the growing season. For in May, you will only need to apply fertilizer to your lawn. If example, if your warm-season lawn is weed-free, in April, you will you wish to control weeds, you will need to select one of the only need to apply fertilizer to your lawn. If you wish to control products listed for either pre-emergent weed control (before weeds, you will need or to select one of the products listed for either the weed has sprouted) post-emergent weed control (after pre-emergent weed control (before the weed has sprouted) or postthe weed has sprouted). For more information, visit the lawn emergent weed control experts at your local Co-op.(after the weed has sprouted). For more information, visit the lawn experts at your local Co-op. Coverage (sq. ft.)Footnotes

Month

Function

Item No. Product Description

Size

March

Pre/Post-emergent

148048

H. J. 12-0-12 w/.13 Dim. 40% Slow Release

50 lb. 11,000

Pre-emergent

148046

H.J. 11-3-11 w/.86% Team Pro

50 lb. 12,500

Pre-emergent

46458

Balan 2.5% Granular

40 lb. 22,000

April

Weed Killer Weed Killer Weed Killer Post-emergent Post-emergent Insect Control Insect Control Pre-emerge Pre/Post-emerge Pre-emergent

55633 144639 144661 19048 148052 144582 42663 148045 148047 190588

Trimec Lawn Weed Killer Bonide Weed Beater Bonide Weed Beater H.J. 10-6-4 w/Triamine H. J. 25-4-8 w/Trimec 20% Slow Release Bonide Ant, Flea, & Tick Granules Sevin 2% Lawn Insect Granules 22-0-6 w/.86% Team Pro & 40% Slow Release 20-4-10 w/.13 Dimension & 33% Slow Release Dimension Granules 0.25G

qt. pt. qt. 40 lb. 50 lb. 10 lb. 10 lb. 50 lb. 50 lb. 50 lb.

8,000 20,000 8,000 10,000 12,500 5,000 4,292 12,500 11,000

3 3 3 2 2 4 4 2 2

May

Fertilization

98453

24-4-12 50% Slow-Release & 1% Fe

40 lb. 10,000

Preemergent

46458

Balan 2.5% Granular

40 lb. 22,000

Insect Control

144582

Bonide Ant, Flea, & Tick Granules

10 lb.

5,000

Insect Control

42663

Sevin 2% Lawn Insect Granules

10 lb.

4,292

June-July

Fertilization

198010

42-0-0 Sulfur-Coated Urea

40 lb. 16,800

Sept.

Fertilization

98455

21-8-12 Slow-Release w/ Iron

40 lb.

Footnotes (refer to labels)

1. Fertilizer application only. 2. Fertilizer application with weed control. Select one from list.

Visit your local Co-op for pricing information

8,000

3. Weed control only. Select one from list. 4. Insect control only. Select one from list.

BE ON TIME NO MATTER THE SEASON - “HOW-TO” TIPS ®

LAWN

LAWN & LANDSCAPE INFO & CALENDAR September-October Fertilize with Tenn-Lawn 21-8-12 Slow-Release w/Iron (#98455) and mow your lawn to a height of approximately 3 1/2 inches. As cold weather approaches, lower the regular cutting height of your mower by one notch. Remember: Unless you are renovating your lawn, never take off more than one third of the leaf surface at one time. This can stress the plant and introduce disease, such as brown patch. Nowʼs the time for starting and renovating lawns. If you havenʼt aerated your lawn in a couple of years, it probably needs it, particularly in high-trafﬁc areas where soil compaction occurs. Aeration allows oxygen to penetrate the root zone and gives new seed a great place to germinate. TFC specialists recommend using a core aerator and spreading Tenn-Lawn 15-20-10 Aeration Special Starter (#98454) fertilizer. On new lawns, apply 10-12 pounds per 1,000 square feet and mix into soil to a depth of six inches. On established lawns, apply 7-8 pounds per square feet.

November Fertilize with Tenn-Lawn 42-0-0 Sulfur-Coated Urea (#198010). December-February Even though your cool-season lawn will go into dormancy during the winter, donʼt treat it as if itʼs dead. Here are a few simple tips to keep in mind: • Keep leaves and other debris on the lawn to a minimum. It can prevent much-needed sunlight from getting to the grass. • While the lawn is frozen or snow-covered, keep trafﬁc over it to a minimum. Frequent walking across a frozen lawn can wear it out. • Avoid driving a car or any other heavy machinery on your lawn. • Avoid using salt to melt driveway and sidewalk snow and ice — this will leave brown spots along the borders where melted ice runs off and burns plant roots. Instead, try using sand, kitty litter, or, better still, bird seed for traction. Youʼll stay on your feet, and your feathered friends will reward you with their presence. If you must melt the ice, try one of the chemical ice melters on the market that are reported to be safer for grass

March

May-August Insects are most active in the summer, and your lawn is likely heatstressed and at its most vulnerable stage. Apply an insect control product such as Bonide Ant, Flea, & Tick Granule (#144582) or Sevin 2% Lawn Insect Granule (#42663) to control critters like ants, ticks, ﬂeas, chiggers, clover mites, sod webworms, and others. Donʼt mow too low during the dog days of summer. Raise the deck of your mower a notch from the level you were using in the spring and early summer. Three inches is a good height for mid-summer cuttings. When the cooler, wetter fall weather returns, you can lower the deck again to 2 to 21/2 inches. Avoid fertilizing in mid-to-late summer. Your lawn is doing its best to survive the summer heat and shouldnʼt be encouraged to put on new growth.

When winter is over and temperatures begin to rise, rake your lawn vigorously to rid it of debris and to help stimulate new growth in the existing grass. You may want to ﬁll in bare spots that donʼt naturally mend themselve and continue with your annual lawn care program of regular feedings. Fertilize with Tenn-Lawn 21-8-12 Slow Release w/Iron and apply a pre-emergent crabgrass control product such as Balan 2.5% Granular (#46458) or Tupersan 4.6% Granular (#55558). You can also spread a combination fertilizer/herbicide product such as Howard Johnsonʼs 22-0-6 with Team Pro (#148045). April If broadleaf weeds become a problem, use a herbicide such as Trimec Lawn Weed Killer (#55633) or Bonide Weed Beater (#144639).

Fall/Winter

Warm-season grasses September-October Fertilize with Tenn-Lawn 24-4-12 Slow-Release (#98453). One bag covers 10,000 square feet. Begin to gradually raise the height of your mower blade to 11/2 to 2 inches by winter. This will promote root growth, conserve energy reserves, and provide greater insulation against low temperatures during winter dormancy. In bermudagrasses, this is a good time to check for excessive thatch buildup accumulated from clippings and debris. Cut a small triangle in the turf with a knife, remove the plug, and observe the thatch layer. If it exceeds 3/4 inch, mechanical dethatching next spring is in order. November-February Follow the winter guidelines listed in the “Cool-season grasses” section.

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Spring/Summer

Fall/Winter

Cool-season grasses

March

Apply a pre-emergent herbicide, like Balan 2.5% Granular (#46458), for crabgrass control. April Apply a broadleaf weed killer such as Trimec Lawn Weed Killer (#55633) or Bonide Weed Beater for Southern Lawns (#144559). May-June Zoysia should be seeded during this timeframe. Seeding in July or later can leave new plants susceptible to winter freeze damage. The recommended seeding rate is from one to two pounds per 1,000 square feet. Zoysia sod may be transplanted at any time of year, but several weeks are required before the lawn can withstand trafﬁc. Apply Tenn-Lawn 24-4-12 Slow-Release fertilizer (#98453) and a pre-emergent herbicide, like Balan 2.5% Granular (#46458).

YOUR MULCH AND MORE - “HOW-TO” TIPS The Benefits of Mulch

Mulch serves a number of purposes in today’s landscaping needs. Not only does it add a pleasing, dark color for contrast around trees, shrubbery and flower beds, it can also greatly reduce the amount of time and labor required for maintenance. Mulch also provides the following environmental benefits: 1. Reduces soil moisture loss due to evaporation. 2. Minimizes temperature fluctuations in the root zone. 3. Protects surface soil from erosion and dispersion by rain. 4. Minimizes weed growth by smothering action and/or light reduction. 5. Reduces tendency for splashing of soil and disease organisms onto foliage.

Which mulch is right for me?

When selecting a mulch, consider the availability of the material, the cost, the benefit to the soil, the appearance, its durability, how quickly it decomposes and how comparatively weed-free it is.

SOIL PRODUCTS

Organic Valley Compost and Cow Manure 85967

Organic Valley Peat Humus 85965

Organic Valley Top Soil 85966

Organic Valley Potting Soil 85971

Organic Valley POTTING MIX

Pine bark products are small decorative chunks or nuggets of bark. They can function as ground cover and are great for weed control and retaining moisture.

1244363...........8 QT. 1244364...........16 QT. 1244365...........1.5 CU. FT.

Hardwood and cypress mulches are used in much the same way, but both of these products are “shredded,” allowing the mulch to cling a little better to itself, forming more of a unit in your mulch bed. Hardwood mulch is darker than cypress, which is more of a beige or blonde color. Our fine-textured black satin mulch, developed by Paygro, has a deep, rich color that gives all of the above benefits in addition to adding a beautiful, dark contrast to your landscape.

MOO-

NURE ORGANIC COMPOST 713045.............25 LBS. 185834.............50 LBS.

MULCHES

How much mulch do I need?

There is a formula to help you with this question. 1. Find square footage of area to cover (multiply length x width). 2. Divide square footage by 324 (sq. ft. ÷ 324). 3. Multiply this number by the depth (in inches) you plan to cover (approximately 2 to 4 inches). This figure equals the cubic yards needed to complete the task. One cubic yard = 27 cubic feet (or nine 3-cu. ft. bags). Example: Area to cover is 20 ft. x 5 ft. and the depth will be 4 inches. 1. Length (20 ft.) x width (5 ft.) = 100 sq. ft. 2. Square footage (100) ÷ 324 = .3087. 3. .3087 x depth (4) = 1.23 cubic yards (or approximately 11 3-cu. ft. bags).

Pine Bark LANDSCAPE Nuggets

Long-lasting, large-size, decorative chunks. Retains soil moisture. Great for insulation and weed control. 2-cu.-ft. bag. 87032

RED LANDSCAPE MULCH Season long color guarantee. 2-cu.-ft. bag. 185701

CYPRESS LANDSCAPE MULCH BLEND 2-cu.-ft. bag. 85985

Pine Bark LANDSCAPE Mulch 2-cu.-ft. bag. 87028

MIRACLE GROW

LAWN&GARDENTOOLS SEYMOUR SHOVELS

MIRACLE•GRO POTTING MIX

• Convenient and easy, contains all the necessary ingredients container plants need to thrive and flourish. 185993....... 2 CU. FT. 185998....... 1 CU. FT. 185994....... 8 QUART 710445 MOISTURE CONTROL 185995....... 16 QUART 1 CU. FT.

SEYMOUR 44” ROUND POINT – WOOD

SEYMOUR 44” SQUARE POINT – WOOD

SEYMOUR 48” FIBERGLASS ROUND

SEYMOUR 48” FIBERGLASS – SQUARE

129565

29106

129565

140328

Miracle-Gro® GARDEN, FLOWER, VEGETABLE SOIL – 1-CU. FT.

A complete garden soil for outdoor, in-ground use— Ideal for annuals, perennials and all types of vegetables. Ideal for annuals and perennials as well as all types of vegetables. All-in-one mix with Miracle-Gro gives outdoor gardens their best start. Promotes sturdy roots for more vigorous plant growth. 185999

SEYMOUR RAKES SEYMOUR 22” RAKE – 54” WOOD HANDLE 29186

SEYMOUR BOW RAKE – FIBERGLASS HANDLE 114393

Miracle-Gro® Moisture Control Potting Mix Grows plants twice as big as ordinary potting soil. Absorbs 33% more water! Feeds plants up to 6 months with Miracle-Gro® Continuous Release plant food. Enriched with MicroMax® nutrients for hearty, vigorous plants. Fertilizer Analysis: 0.21-0.07-0.14 720960

SEYMOUR LEAF RAKE – 48” WOOD HANDLE 713320

SEYMOUR BOW RAKE – 60” HANDLE 129542

Miracle-Gro® Seed Starting Mix

Lightweight premium mix excellent for germinating vegetable, flower and herb seeds- and for starting leaf, stem and root cuttings. Specially formulated for fast root development. Feeds instantly with Miracle-Gro® Plant Food to help build strong roots Enriched with MicroMax® nutrients for hearty, vigorous plants Fertilizer Analysis: .05-.05-.05 721433

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SEYMOUR RAKE – 26” WOOD HANDLE with 30 TINES 14343

SEYMOUR RAKE – 48” WOOD HANDLE WITH 30 TINES 29207

LAWN&GARDENTOOLS SEYMOUR HOES & STRIKING TOOLS SEYMOUR HOE WITH 54” WOOD HANDLE

SEYMOUR COTTON HOE WITH 60” WOOD HANDLE

SEYMOUR HOE WITH 54” FIBERGLASS HANDLE

SEYMOUR PICK WITH 36” WOOD HANDLE

SEYMOUR MATTOCK WITH 36” WOOD HANDLE

SEYMOUR MATTOCK WITH 51” WOOD HANDLE

129572

129709

14641

114394

712567

114399

SEYMOUR PRUNING & HAND TOOLS

SEYMOUR 20” bypass lopper 14452

SEYMOUR 22” bypass lopper – wood handle

SEYMOUR 19” LOPPER – STEEL WITH VINYL GRIP

126999

SEYMOUR BYPASS PRUNER ANVIL 14450

712708

SEYMOUR WHEELBARROWS

SEYMOUR 4-CU. FT. WHEELBARROw • Steel tray. 14760

SEYMOUR 6-CU. FT. CONTRACTOR WHEELBARROw • Steel tray. 129745

SEYMOUR 6-CU. FT. POLY TRAY WHEELBARROw 129731

SEYMOUR 10-CU. FT. POLY TRAY WHEELBARROw 129733

LAWN&GARDENTOOLS CORONA PRUNING & HAND TOOLS 24” lopper anvil with fiberglass handles 80910

heavy duty bypass pruner – professional grade

32” lopper with powerbearing handles

24” bypass lopper with 24” fiberglass handles

80913

24” bypass lopper with 24” fiberglass handles

180911

81018

anvil ratchet pruner

CULTIVATOR/HOE WITH EZ GRIP

180915

713650

80904

CULTIVATOR WITH EZ GRIP 713649

12-ft. tree pruner 80911

WEEDER WITH EZ GRIP 29093

TROWEL WITH EZ GRIP 29090

TRANSPLANTER WITH EZ GRIP 29091

LAWN&GARDENTOOLS AMES SHOVELS

AMES RAKES

AMES HOES

AMES ROUND POINT SHOVEL – FIBERGLASS HANDLE 1038757

AMES ROUND TRUE AMERICA 26-IN. POLY RAKE

AMES TRUE AMERICA HOE 1038766

1038771

AMES SQUARE POINT SHOVEL – FIBERGLASS HANDLE 1038760

AMES 8-in. shrub rake – clog-free design 1175943

AMES BLACKLAND FORGED HOE

AMES ROUND POINT SHOVEL – WOODEN HANDLE

1057526

1038758

AMES ROUND POINT SHOVEL – WOODEN HANDLE

AMES ROUND TRUE AMERICA BOW RAKE – 14” 1038768

1038761

POLY PRO BRAND BLACK TUFFY SHOVEL 6801056

AMES ROUND TRUE AMERICA BOW RAKE – FIBERGLASS HANDLE

AMES 6-CU. FT. STEEL TRUE TEMPER WHEELBARROW 1188106

1038769

LAWN&GARDENTOOLS SPRITZER GARDEN DUSTER • •

GARDEN SEEDER

Spray the bottom of leaves for aphids without bending over. Angled tip of the Spritzer Garden Duster/Sprayer allows the operator to easily apply materials without kneeling or crawling.

• Two heavy0duty side-by-side hoppers permit simutaneously planting and fertilizing. • Includes storage pouch and 6 seed plates. • Holds up to 5 lbs. of seed.

717486

114774

SHOULDER SEEDER WITH NYLON BAG - HOLDS 20 LBS. • • • •

Contoured molded base. Adjustable shoulder strap. Rocking agitator. Spring loaded shut-off.

118799

AERATOR WITH 40-IN. PLUGGER HANDHELD POLY SPREADER POLY PUSH SPREADER HOLDS 80 LBS.

• Rustproof high volume 1,900 cu. in. capacity hopper • Large 10” heavy-duty poly wheels for the roughest of lawns. • Rate control located high on the handle for precise settings. 118784

• • • •

Adjustable rate control. High-speed hand crank gearbox. 5-Year Limited Warrant.y Ergonomic handle and scoop front design.

• Holds up to 150 lbs. • 12-gauge steel tray. • 7-in. semi-pneumatic tires. 114775

118782

HIGH-WHEEL CULTIVATOR •

AERATOR SPIKE/ DROP SPREADER – 42” 118597

Ideal for a multitude of garden jobs, from light plowing and hilling to furrowing and cultivating.

18789

DETHATCHER – 40” POLY PUSH SPREADER HOLDS 65 LBS. • Deep lug poly wheels. • Expoxy powder-coated chassis. • High speed gearbox. 712041

PUSH GARDEN SEEDER WITH PLATES

714631

• Garden seeder designed for easy, efficient, effective planting. • Automatically spaces seeds at ideal intervals. • Tough, weather-resistant construction; assembly required. 18783

HANDHELD POLY TOW SPREADER - HOLDS 80 LBS. • Large 10” heavy-duty poly wheels for the roughest of lawns. • Rate control located high on the handle for precise settings. 118771

COMMERCIAL PUSH BROADCAST SPREADER • Holds 130 lbs. • Heavy-duty plastic body construction. • 15-in. treaded turf tires, • Comes with rain cover. 114793

LAWN SWEEPER • 45-in. tow-behind model. • Height adjustment. • 18-cu. ft. capacity. 114773

LAWN&GARDENTOOLS

FUNNEL FOR SAFETY CANS

SUPER FUNNEL

1/2 PT. FUNNEL

2 QT. FUNNEL

1074555

1068758

1-gallon aso gas can 6800212

1074553

1074556

1 PT. FUNNEL 1074554

2-gallon aso gas can

3-PIECE ASSORTMENT FUNNEL SET

1074549

1074557

5-gallon aso gas can 1074550

5-gallon aso DIESEL can 1074552

EAGLE 5-GALLON KEROSENE SAFETY CAN 1081402

EAGLE 5-GALLON GAS SAFETY CAN 1081402

5-gallon aso KEROSENE can 1074551

EAGLE 5-GALLON DIESEL SAFETY CAN 1081364

GAUGES AND MORE

EZ READ THERMOMETER 1083960

CLASSIC JUMBO EZ READ RAIN GAUGE 1083972

GARDEN THERMOMETERS BY HEADWINDS – FEATURES HORSE, BARN, AND PATRIOTIC SELECTIONS 1083961..... HORSE 1083962..... BARN 1083963..... AMERICAN BARN

1083964..... GREEN TRACTOR 1083965..... RED TRACTOR 1083973..... AMERICAN FLAG

CHANEY RAIN GAUGE 22705

BASIC RAIN GAUGE 1083956

WATERINGESSENTIALS 8-QT. GALVANIZED SPRINKLING CAN 127005

See us for expert advice.

10-QT. GALVANIZED SPRINKLING CAN 127006

AMES 2-GALLON POLY WATERING CAN 1038784

Lawn & garden essentials at their best. 20

WATERINGESSENTIALS SPRINKLERS, HOSES, AND NOZZLES

OSCILLATING SPRINKLER • •

Covers up to 3,500 sq. ft. 17 solid brass jets are set into an aluminum tube for dependability and long life.

LIGHT-DUTY HOSE

MEDIUMDUTY HOSE

714748....... 5/8 x 50 ft. 714749....... 5/8 x 75 ft. 714750....... 5/8 x 100 ft.

714751....... 5/8 x 50 ft. 714752....... 5/8 x 75 ft. 714761....... 5/8 x 150 ft.

• For light-use gardening.

115746

• Medium-burst strength.

NEVERKINK HEAVY-DUTY HOSE • Guaranteed not to kink or tangle. • High-burst strength. 714760....... 5/8 x 25 ft. 714755....... 5/8 x 50 ft. 714756....... 5/8 x 75 ft. 714757....... 5/8 x 100 ft.

TELESCOPING XL-COVERAGE SPRINKLER

• Long-lasting metal head construction. • Three-leg telescoping tripod reaches height of 58 inches. • Spike feet for added stability. 115759

COMMERCIALDUTY NEVERKINK HOSE

METAL HEAD SLED SPRINKLER

714758....... 3/4 x 50 ft. 714759....... 3/4 x 75 ft.

• Covers up to 5,800 sq. ft. • Impulse arm saves water by eliminating back and side splash. • Provides full or partial coverage. 115755

SOIL SOAKER

METAL HEAD SPIKE SPRINKLER

714762....... 1/2 X 50-FT.

SPRINKLER HOSE

• Covers up to 5,800 sq. ft. • Impulse arm saves water by eliminating back and side splash. • Heavy-duty die cast zinc triple spike base with foot step.

• Gentle misting action waters deeply. • Efficient for watering newly seeded grass, plants and shrubs 714747....... 50 FT.

115754

POLY HEAD SLED SPRINKLER

• Covers up to 5,800 sq. ft. • Impulse arm saves water by eliminating back and side splash. • Provides full or partial coverage. 115749

POLY HEAD SPIKE SPRINKLER

ZINC PISTOL PISTOL NOZZLE WITH NOZZLE WITH CUSHION GRIP BRASS TIP 115729

115802

ZINC PISTOL NOZZLE

POLY PISTOL NOZZLE

115724

115721

5-POSITION NOZZLE 115803

• Covers up to 5,800 sq. ft. • Impulse arm saves water by eliminating back and side splash. • Polymer triple spike base with foot step. 115750

OSCILLATING SPRINKLER

• Water coverage up to 2,600 sq. ft. • 15 spray jets molded directly onto spray tub. 115756

HEAVY-DUTY ZINC-INSULATED PISTOL NOZZLE 115726

LAWN&GARDENESSENTIALS

DALEN LANDSCAPE FABRIC 3’x 50 •

NATURAL ENEMY SCARECROW GREAT HORNED OWL • •

Highly-effective, patented material guaranteed for five years. Ideal for home landscaping and gardens. Rated #2 weed barrier by research studies and university tests.

89948

Helps repel birds and pests while adding charm to any garden. 16 inches tall and hand-painted for effectiveness and realism.

85918

ROTATING HEAD OWL • Head bobs and turns in gentle breezes. • 18 inches tall and hand-painted for effectiveness. 85904

DALEN BIRD NETTING 14’ X 45’

• Bird-X Netting Protects fruit trees, berry bushes and vegetables from thieving birds, squirrels, rabbits and other garden pests. This tough, durable polypropylene bird netting mesh is considered the inchultimate protection inch by gardening authorities. 3/4 inch mesh provides maximum protection without harming birds and small animals. 715372

INFLATABLE OWL • Helps protect fruit trees, berries, and vegetable gardens. • 2-ft. in length when inflated. 87094

INFLATABLE SNAKE • Great for fruit trees and vegetable gardens. • 6-ft. in length. • Effective against birds. 87093

SEE US FOR THESE GREAT DALEN PRODUCTS AND MORE FOR YOUR LAWN AND GARDEN.

LAWN&GARDENTOOLS LAWN & GARDEN SPRAYERS CHAPIN GARDEN SPRAYERS

CHAPIN FARM & FIELD SPRAYERS • Heavy-duty for any chore.

150190....... 1 GALLON 150191....... 2 GALLON 150192....... 3 GALLON

150155....... 2 GALLON 150156....... 3 GALLON

CHAPIN SURE SPRAY SELECT SPRAYERS • • • • •

Anti-clog filter. Dry Hands measure cup. Clean ‘n Easy Design. Total spray control. Curved wand.

150186....... 1 GALLON 150187....... 2 GALLON 150188....... 3 GALLON

CHAPIN SURE SPRAY DELUXE SPRAYERS • • • • • •

SOLO 425 BACKPACK SPRAYER - 4-GAL. CAPACITY

Anti-clog filter. Dry Hands measure cup. Clean ‘n Easy Design. Total spray control. Curved wand. Annual/manual pressure relief valve.

• Manual high pressure backpack sprayer. • Minimum maintenance. • Large spraying capacity • Even liquid distribution with low energy expenditure.

50124

150183....... 1 GALLON 150184....... 2 GALLON 150185....... 3 GALLON

GILMOUR DIAL-A-MIX HOSE-END SPRAYER

SOLO 475 BACKPACK SPRAYER - 4-GAL. CAPACITY

• Manual high pressure backpack sprayer. • Minimum maintenance. • Large spraying capacity • Even liquid distribution with low energy expenditure.

• Spray up to 130 gallons. 115740

50125

GILMOUR PROFESSIONAL HOSE-END SPRAYER • 16 mixing ratios. 115741

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LAWN&GARDENSOLUTIONS FROM MONTEREY SLUGGO PLUS

• Kills Snails & Slugs • Can be used around pets & wildlife. • Iron phosphate occurs in soil. • Easy-to-use granular . formulation. • Remains effective after rain or sprinkling. • May be used up to & including day of harvest.

SUCKER STOPPER RTU •

RTU Plant growth regulator that stops sucker growth from the base of trees and other woody plants.

Available in 6/16OZ RTU 1150378

CRAB-E-RAD PLUS

• Postemergence crabgrass control for both warm and cool season turf. Available in 12/1PT, 12/1QT, 12/32 OZ RTS, 1150390, 1150391, 1150392

Available in 6/2.5LB 1150459

ONCE A YEAR INSECT CONTROL II

• Easy To Use – Mix in Water & Pour Around Tree/Shrub. • Controls Emerald Ash Borers. • Kills Insects & Prevents New Infestations. • Systemic Insecticide Is Absorbed Through the Roots, Carried Up into the Plant & Won’t Wash Off. Available in 12/1QT, 4/1GAL 1150442, 1150443

BUG BUSTER II

• Controls Lawn, Ornamental, and Outdoor House and Garden Pests. • One Application Kills Beetles (including Japanese Beetle), Cicadas, Caterpillars (including Tomato Hornworm), Ants, Fleas, Ticks (including ticks that may carry Lyme disease) & other Lawn & Garden Nuisance Insects. Available in 12/1PT, 12/16OZ RTS 1150449, 1150450

HORTICULTURE OIL

• ORNAMENTALS• ROSES • VEGETABLES • CITRUS • SMALL FRUITS • TREE FRUITS & NUTS. • Controls Aphids, Mites, Scales, Whiteflies and Other Soft- Bodied Insects. • Year-Round Usage — Dormant and Growing Season. • For use only in Home Fruit and Vegetable Gardens, Home Greenhouses, Interior. Plantscapes & Ornamental Gardens. • OMRI Listed for Organic Gardening. Available in 12/1PT, 12/1QT, 4/1GAL, 1150436, 1150437, 1150438

FRUIT TREE & VEGETABLE SYSTEMIC SOIL DRENCH •

Imidacloprid concentrate to be mixed and applied as a soil drench around listed fruit and nut trees including citrus, apple, peach and plum as well a listed vegetable plants.

Available in 12/1QT 4/1GAL 1150433, 1150434

KUDZU KILLER • •

Controls Kudzu in existing trees and non-crop areas. Controls thistles and other broadleaf weeds.

Available in 6/8OZ 1150417

VEGETABLE & ORNAMENTAL WEEDER •

Vegetable And Ornamental Weeder is a preemergence herbicide for the control of annual grasses and broadleaf weeds in ornamental trees, ornamental woody shrubs, ornamental groundcovers, roses, established flowers and vegetable gardens.

Available in 12/1PT 1150382

GRASS GETTER TWIN PACK • •

Contains one bottle of each product, Grass Getter herbicide and Herbicide Helper adjuvant. Grass Getter is a selective grass killer for weed control over the top of bedding plants, ground covers, and around trees and shrubs.

1150404: PINT 1150403: QT.

FOLI-CAL •

This is a liquid calcium formulation based on 10% calcium acetate. Foli-Cal will correct calcium deficiency disorders such as blossom end-rot on tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, and bitter pit in apples. Foli-Cal works on vegetables, tree, and vine crops as well.

Available in 12/1PT, 12/32OZ. RTU 1150479, 1150480

WEED IMPEDE • •

Two active ingredients provide both pre- and postemergence weed control. Controls existing weeds and goes into the soil to prevent new weeds from emerging.

Available in 12/1PT, 12/1QT, 4/1GAL, 1150379, 1150380, 1150381

WEED WHACKER

• 3-way herbicide for control of dandelion, clover and other broadleaf weeds in lawns.. Available in 12/1PT, 12/1QT, 4/1GAL, 12/22OZ RTU JET SPRAY 1150396, 1150397, 1150399, 1150395

SPURGE POWER • •

Contains 3 active ingredients that control broadleaf weeds in lawn area. Postemergence control of spurge, clover, ground ivy, and other broadleaf weeds.

1150416: QT

70% NEEM OIL

• Organic insecticide, miticide, and fungicide for use on fruit trees and ornamentals Available in 12/1PT 1150422

MONTEREY B.T. • Organic insect control for caterpillar-type insects. • Safe for honey bees and lady bugs. Available in 12/1PT, 12/1QT 1225878, 1225882

NEMATODE CONTROL •

Organic nematicide made from a naturally occuring compound for the control of plant parasitic nematodes in vegetables, fruit trees, grapes, citrus, ornamentals, and turf areas.

Available in 12/1QT 1150444

LAWN&GARDENSOLUTIONS FROM MONTEREY SPRAY TANK CLEANER • •

NUTGRASS KILLER II SELECTIVE HERBICIDE

Prevents cross contamination of spray equipment. Prolongs sprayer life, avoids, nozzle clogs and prevents plant damage from residual chemicals in the tank.

• Selective Herbicide for Control of Yellow & Purple Nutsedge and Horsetail

Available in 12/1PT 1150356

Available in .03 oz foil pk 1150406

MARK IT BLUE

• Spray solution colorant that indicates where spray has been applied. • Washes off without staining and dissipates without sunlight exposure. Available in 12/1PT 1150353: 8OZ 1153511: QT.

Vegetable Garden Soil Insecticide • • • •

Low Odor Formula. Ready-To-Spread Granules. Season-Long Control. Kills Over 45 Insects .

Available in 2.5 lb. Jug 1150440

FISH & POOP

• Organic formulation bases on liquid fish and bird guano, 6-9-2 analysis. • Excellent for outdoor ornamentals as well as house plants. Available in 12/1QT, 4/1GAL 1150482, 1150483

HONEY BEE ATTRACTANT

• Attracts beneficial honey bees to the garden for improved pollination. Available in 12/1KIT (3 LURES) 1150514

LADY BUG ATTRACTANT

• Attracts both lady bugs and lacewings that feed on aphid, whitefly, mite, and other garden pests.

Go-Die Gopher Bait II • Easy to use, Strychnine Bait. Available in 1LB CAN 1225881

Tomato Blossom Spray RTU

• Tomato Blossom Spray RTU is a ready to spray formula that may promote flowers, increase blossom set, decrease blossom end rot and increase yields. It can be used on tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, peppers, eggplant, melons, pumpkins, okra, strawberries and other blooming crops. Available in 16OZ RTU 1150490

Available in 12/1KIT (3 LURES) 1150513

EPSOM SALTS

• Promotes bloom in roses and other flowering plants. • Absorbed thru the roots and foliage of plant to help produce chlorophyll. Available in 6/4LB 1150484

Match Pantone 300

AGRI-FOS SYSTEMIC FUNGICIDE •

Systemic fungicide for control of phytophthora, sudden oak death and other root rot diseases in ornamentals.

PRODUCTS THAT WORK

Available in 12/1PT, 12/1QT 1150371, 1150370

LAWN&GARDENSOLUTIONS FROM BONIDE LAWN CARE

CRABGRASS & WEED PREVENTER FOR LAWNS WITHOUT FERTILIZER • For use on cool season and warm season turf. 1110359

CRABGRASS & WEED PREVENTER FOR LAWNS WITHFERTILIZER

WEED AND FEED

• For use on cool season and warm season turf. 1110365............. 5M 779814............... 15M

PREMIUM LAWN FOOD • Provides quick greening0. 1110367............. 5M 1083082............. 15M

• Prevents crabgrass and other broadleaf weeds. 1110364............. 5M 779812............... 15M

DISEASE CONTROL INFUSE

• Systemic disease control. • Prevents and stops major diseases on lawns, trees, shrubs, roses, and flowers. 144647............... CONC. PT.

WEED PREVENTER WITH DIMENSION

• Provides control crabgrass and many other needs. 1110359

LAWN WEED KILLER • Controls over 2oo listed weeds. 1110356............. 5M

WEED BEATER COMPLETE

• Kills the toughest weeds down to the root. 794582............... 10 LB.

INFUSE LAWN & LANDSCAPE • Systemic disease control. 144876............... 7.5 LB.

COPPER DUST BORDO

• Controls disease on potatoes, tomatoes, fruits, shrubs, and shade trees 144586............... 1 LB.

insect and feed • Kills insects and fertilizes lawns. 1110366............. 5M 779816............... 15M

INSECT & DISEASE CONTROL

lawn seed starter

• Kills insects and fertilizes lawns. 1083081............. 5M

FRUIT TREE GUARD

• For insects and disease. 1230772............. CONC. PT. 1230773............. CONC. QT.

NEEM OIL

• Fungicide, miticide, and insecticide. 779836............... RTU QT. 779837............... CONC. PT.

TOMATO/ VEGETABLE 3-IN-1

• Insecticide, fugicide, and miticide. 144689............... RTU QT. 718527............... CONC. PT.

FRUIT TREE SPRAY CONC. • For insects and disease. 144526............... PINT 144527............... QUART 44773................. GALLON

turf turbo

• High efficiency lime. Fast acting! 1083079............. 5M

ROSE RX 3

• For insects and disease. 144643............... RTU QT. 144918............... CONC. QT.

LIQUID COPPER CONCENTRATE • Controls powdery mildew, black spot, and rust 144834............... CONC. PT.

MANCOZEB WITH ZINC ROSE SHIELD • For insects and disease. 1230775............. RTU QT. 1230776............. RTU GAL. 1230778............. CONC. PT.

• A broad spectrum fungicide for use on grapes, tomatoes, potatoes, and other vegetables. 44533................. CONC. PT.

FUNG-ONIL

• Multi-purpose fungicide. 144584............... CONC. PT. 144583............... RTU QT.

LAWN&GARDENSOLUTIONS FROM BONIDE GRASS & WEED CONTROL

OUTDOOR INSECT CONTROL ALL SEASONS CONC. INSECT SPRAY 144564............... QT.

KLEENUP BRUSH KILLER 41% CONC. SEDGE ENDER

• Kills nutsedge, crabgrass and other weeds. 776721............... PT.

• Kills all unwanted grass and weeds. 144653............... CONC. PT. 144556............... CONC. QT. 144754............... CONC. GAL

CAPTAIN JACK’S DEADBUG BREW 144829............... CONC. PT. 144889............... CONC. QT.

CAPTAIN JACK’S INSECT DUST 144916............... 1.5 LB. 144917............... 4 LB.

INSECt & GRUB CONTROL

1083002............. 5M 6LB. 1083003............. 15 M

ANNUAL TREE/SHRUB

144859............... CONC. QT. 144860............... CONC. GAL.

TOTAL PEST CONTROL

144655............... CONC. PT.

COLORADO POTATO BEETLE 144694............... CONC. PT.

BRUSH KILLER

• Kills all unwanted grass and weeds. 144644............... CONC. PT. 144557............... CONC. QT. 144663............... CONC. GAL.

KLEENUP RTU 1.92%

EIGHT GARDEN & HOME 144569............... RTU. QT.

• Kills all unwanted grass and weeds.

144678............... CONC. PT.

144554............... RTU QT. 144555............... RTU GAL.

EIGHT RTU PUMP & SPRAY - 1 GAL. 1083000

GROUND FORCE VEGETATION KILLER • Kills all unwanted grass and weeds. 1058391............. CONC. QT. 1083035............. CONC. GAL. 1083036............. CONC. 2.5 GAL.

plant care ATLANTIS FISH FERT.

• Protects vitamins, amino acids, and enzymes in plants. 144545............... CONC. QT. 144684............... CONC. GAL

WEED BEATER CONC. • Kills and controls broadleaf weeds. 144639............... PT. 144661............... 40 OZ. 779840............... GAL.

plant care GARDEN RICH PLANTING SOIL - 20 LB. • Protects vitamins, amino acids, and enzymes in plants. 1083083............. 5-10-5 1083085............. 10-10-10

ROOT-N-GROW PLANT STARTER

• 3-10-3 fertilizer, vitamin B1 plus IBA. 144703............... 40 OZ.

ROT STOP

• Controls blossom end rot on tomatoes and other vegetables. 144710............... CONC. PT. 144546............... RTU. QT.

TOMATO & BLOSSOM SET SPRAY

• Controls blossom end rot on tomatoes and other vegetables. 44514................. RTU 8 OZ.

MOLE CONTROL REVENGE MOLE GASSER 144628............... 4-PACK

MOLEMAX SONIC SPIKE

MOLEMAX RX WITH LAWN REVITALIZER 1083006............. 10 LB.

GO AWAY DEER & RABBIT

REPELS-ALL LIQUID

REPELS-ALL GRANULES

SNAKE STOPPER REPELLENT

• Repels unwanted pests and animals from property or premise, naturally. 144865............... 3 LB. 144864............... 1.25 LB.

EIGHT VEG./ FRUIT/FLOWER CONC. 144570............... PT. 144571............... QT.

MOLE CONTROL MOLEMAX MOLE & VOLE REPELLENT 144656............... 5 LB. 737484............... 10 LB.

788110............... SOLAR

ANIMAL REPELLENTS

• Repels deer and rabbits from yards, gardens and valuable landscaping. 718529............... 3 LB. 718530............... CONC. QT.

SYSTEMIC INSECT CONTROL

• Repels unwanted pests and animals from property or premise, naturally. 144749............... CONC. QT. 144707............... RTU QT.

MOLETOX II • One teaspooon treats an active burrow or tunnel. 144632............... 8 OZ. 144657............... 1 LB.

Bonide has always been committed to providing the best possible solutions for home, lawn and garden pest problems. This includes attractive, convenient, cost effective packaging and product selection second to none.

• Use around home or anywhere snakes are a problem. 144679............... 4 LB. 144836............... 1.5 LB.

PESTS&DISEASECONTROL PEST CONTROL

BUG KILLER CONCENTRATE INSECT GRANULES • Great Diazinon and Dursban replacement. • Controls the most common outdoor lawn pests like fleas, ticks, ants, and grubs.

• Use on vegetables, fruits, ornamentals, and lawns. • Kills over 100 pests. 42643......... CON.........QUART 42644......... CON.........PINT 42642......... CON.........GALLON

42663......... 10-LB. BAG 42659......... 20-LB. BAG

READY-TO-USE QUART • •

Convenient, no-mix formula for quick, easy application on vegetables, fruits, ornamentals, and lawns. Kills over 100 insects.

42645

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DON’TTIPS LET PESTS PREVAIL - “HOW-TO” TIPS GARDEN

GARDEN

Controlling Insects Controlling Insects Controlling Insects If you have insect problems in your garden, use the following chart to determine the proper insecticides. Remember, not all insects

If you have insectplants. problems in your garden, use the following to determine the proper insecticides. Remember, not all insects areIfharmful your Insects as ladybugs, bees andchart butterflies are actually beneficial in many instances. you havetoinsect problems yoursuch garden, the following chart to determine the proper insecticides. are harmful to your plants.inInsects such asuse ladybugs, bees and butterflies are actually beneficial in manyRemember, instances. not all insects are

harmful to yourinformation plants. Insectsissuch as on ladybugs, bees and to butterflies arebelieved actually to beneficial in many The following based data available us and is be correct. The instances. information is generalized in order The following information is based on data available to us and is believed to be correct. The information is generalized in order The following information is based on data available to us and is believed to be correct. The information is generalized in order to facilitate to facilitate space and should not be taken as a firm recommendation for control of specific pests on specific plants. Before applito facilitate space and should not be taken as a firm recommendation for control of specific pests on specific plants. Before application, read the product label When are given, referspests tolevel level tablespoons refers to level teaspoons. spacecation, and should not product be taken asthoroughly. a firm recommendation for control specific on specific plants. Before application, read the product read the label thoroughly. Whenrates rates are given,oftbs. tbs. refers to tablespoons andand tsp.tsp. refers to level teaspoons. label thoroughly. When rates are given, tbs. refers to level tablespoons and tsp. refers to level teaspoonfuls. Product

Controls

Rate/Application

Permectrin Granules

Ants, Armyworms, Billbugs, Ticks, Crickets, Cutworms, Earwigs, Fleas, Sod Webworms.

Turf: 2lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. soil Treatment: 4-14 oz. per 500 sq. feet. See label for speciﬁc insects.

Bonide 8

Bonide Ant, Flea, & Tick Insecticide Granules Permetrol Lawn Insecticide 10% Permethrin

5% Malathion Dust Malathion 50% E.C.

Sevin® 5% Dust

Sevin® 22.5% Liquid

Snail & Slug Bait

Sevin 2% Granules

Item No.

Size

42216

10 lb.

Most foliar sprays 1-3 oz. per gallon for Ants, Asian Lady Bugs, Bag Worms, use on turf, fruit and nut trees, vegetables, Brown Dog Ticks, Chinch Bugs, Fleas, Grasshoppers, Japanese Beetles, Weavils, and surface treatments. Whiteflies.

144570 144571

qt. pt.

Ants, Armyworms, Sowbugs, Chinch Bugs, Crickets, Cutworms, Earwigs, Roaches,Fleas, Grasshoppers, Sod Webworms, Fire Ants, Spiders, Grubs and Ticks.

2 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. (grubs: 2 1/2 lb. per 1,000 sq. ft.). Apply granules with lawn spreader. Cyclone type is preferable. Irrigate lawn after application. Mound treatments: Sprinkle over and around mounds; water.

144582

10 lb.

Chinch Bugs, Sod Webworms, Cutworms, Earwigs, Grasshoppers, Crickets, Ants, Ticks, Fleas, Spider Mites, and Fire Ants. See label for additional insect control.

Turf: 3-7 tsp. per 1,000 sq. ft. Apply in at least 3-10 gal. of water per 1,000 sq. ft. Ornamentals: 11/3 tsp. per gal. of water. Use full cover spray. See label for speciﬁc crops and insects.

42218 42217

pt. qt.

Aphids, Scale, Beetles, Plant Bugs and Worms.

/2-1 lb. per 1,000 sq. ft. See label for speciﬁc rates.

41855

5 lb.

Aphids, Scale, Worms, Japanese Beetle, Horn Flies, Lice, Ticks, Fleas, Bed Bugs, Thrips, Leaf Miners, Spider Mites and Mosquitoes.

Foliar sprays: 1-41/2 tsp. per gal. of water. Apply as a full coverage foliar spray. See label for speciﬁc applications.

144517 144578

qt. pt.

Mexican Bean Beetles, Armyworms, Leaf- Vegetables: 1/2-1 lb. per 1,000 sq. ft. Dust hoppers, Grasshoppers, Tomato Fruitplants thoroughly. Turf: 5 lbs. per 1,000 worms, Flea Beetles, Corn Earworms, sq. ft. Fire Ants, Ticks and Fleas.

42640 42641

3 lb. 1 lb.

Ants, Armyworms, Cutworms, Japanese For use on fruit and nut trees, ornamentals, Beetles, Leafhoppers, Squash Bugs, Thrips, and vegetables. See label for rate. Tomato Hornworm, Webworms and more.

42644 42643 42642

pt. qt. gal.

Land Snails and Slugs.

42742

2.5 lb.

42663 42659

10.lb. 20 lb.

1 lb. per 1,000 sq. ft. Spread evenly over garden area.

Ants, Armyworms, Cricketts, Chiggers, 2.25 lb.-5 lb./1,000 ft. Cutworms, Earwigs, Fleas, Grasshoppers, Sod Webworms, Spiders, & Ticks. See label for additional listings.

GARDENTIPS

WEED CONTROL - “HOW-TO” TIPS ®

GARDEN

ControllingWeeds Weeds Controlling Weeds Controlling In order to better control weeds, it helps to understand

order to to better it helps to understand where InInorder bettercontrol controlweeds, weeds, it helps to understand where they come from. Weed seeds are produced by weed where theyfrom. comeWeed from. Weed are produced by weed they come seeds areseeds produced by weed plants. Some plants. Some weed plants can produce over a quarter of a plants. Somecan weed plantsover canaproduce over a quarter of in a weed plants produce quarter of a million seeds million seeds in a season. These seeds are spread througha million seeds in a season. These seeds are spread through season. These seeds are spread droppings, bird droppings, runoff, grassthrough seeds, bird mulch and by runoff, air. bird droppings, runoff, grass seeds, mulch and by air. grass seeds, mulch and by air. Many homeowners think that all weeds are bad, but Many homeowners think that all weeds are bad, but actually, some weeds offer nests to are beneficial insects Many homeowners think thatnests all weeds bad, butinsects actually, actually, some weeds offer to beneficial that are harmful to your lawn or garden. Weeds can also some weeds offer nests to beneﬁcial insects that are helpful that are harmful to your lawn or garden. Weeds can alsoto control erosion andbreak breakup upthe the soil with their extensive your lawn or garden. Weeds can also control erosion and break control erosion and soil with their extensive root systems. root systems. up the soil with their extensive root systems. Onedefinition definition ofa aweed weed is simplya aplant plantthat’s that’s growOne growOne deﬁnition of of a weed isis simply simply a plant thatʼs growing ing where you don’t want it to grow. Weeds come in two ing where don’t to grow. Weeds in types: two where youyou donʼt wantwant it toitgrow. Weeds comecome in two types: grass or broadleaf. Grass weeds are simply grasses types: grass or broadleaf. Grass weeds are simply grasses grass orthan broadleaf. Grass weeds are simply grasses other otherthan thetype type you wantgrowing growing yourlawn lawnthan weeds that developed fully or have atare least other the you want ininyour oror forfor those weeds that areare developed fully or chemicals have at least 4.those Apply a post-emergent herbicide. These for the type you want growing in your lawn or garden. Broadleaf garden. Broadleaf weeds are all non-grass weeds. They sprouted leaves or some kind of foliage. These herbicides garden. Broadleaf weeds are all non-grass weeds. They sprouted leaves or some kind of foliage. These herbicides those weeds that are developed fully or have at least sprouted areeasier easier identifythan thangrass grass weeds and areusually usually weeds are all weeds. Theyweeds are easier toare identify than areare most effective bright, hot sunny days. are totonon-grass identify and most onon bright, hotThese andand sunny days. leaves oreffective some kind of foliage. herbicides are most efeasy to pull by hand. 5. Apply a non-selective herbicide. These poisons grasstoweeds andhand. are usually easy to pull by hand. easy pull by 5. Apply a non-selective herbicide. These poisons killkill anyany fective on bright, hotinand sunny days. Here are some steps to take to control weeds in your and all weeds, and turn, can kill regular turf and plants Here steps to to take taketotocontrol controlweeds weeds your Hereare are some some steps in in your gar- and all weeds, and in turn, can kill regular turf and plants 5. Apply a non-selective herbicide. These poisons kill any garden: well. They should only used spot treating certain garden: asas well. They should only be be used forfor spot treating certain den: 1. Pull weeds by hand, or mechanically remove weeds and all weeds, and in turn, can kill regular turf and plants as weeds in select areas of your lawn or garden. 1.1.Pull byby hand, or or mechanically Pullweeds weeds hand, mechanicallyremove removeweeds weeds weeds in select areas of your lawn or garden. through cultivation, tillage or hand tools. Following several products Co-op recommends well. They should only beproducts used for spot treating certain weeds through cultivation, tillage or hand tools. Following areare several Co-op recommends through cultivation, tillage or hand tools. Smother weedswith withlandscape landscape fabricorormulch. mulch. This forin for weed control in your garden. Call visit your local 2.2.Smother weeds fabric This weed control your garden. Call or or visit your local select areas ofin your lawn or garden. 2.reduce Smother weedsby with landscape fabric or mulch. This will Co-op for pricing and other information on these products. will reduceweeds weeds by least5050percent. percent. will atatleast Co-op for pricing and other information on these products. Following are several products Co-op recommends for weed reduce weeds by at least 50herbicide. percent. Apply pre-emergent herbicide.These These chemicals are 3.3.Apply aapre-emergent chemicals are control in your garden. Call or available visittoyour Co-op for pricing following information is based on data us local and is believed be correct. following information is based on data available ustoand is believed to betocorrect. The The for3.weeds weeds that havenot notyet yet matured andare arestill stillinare in the Applythat a pre-emergent herbicide. These chemicals for TheThe for have matured and the information is generalized in order to facilitate space and should not be taken as a firm recominformation is generalized in order to facilitate space and should not be taken as a firm recomand other information on these products. germinating stage development. These are best applied mendation mendation for control of specific weeds. Before application, read the product label thoroughly. germinating stage development. are applied weeds that have notofof yet matured andThese are still inbest the germinatfor control of specific weeds. Before application, read the product label thoroughly. When rates given, refers to level tablespoonfuls andrefers tsp. refers to level teaspoons. rates are are given, tbs. tbs. refers to level tablespoonfuls and tsp. to level teaspoons. inFebruary February orMarch. March. These are best applied in February When in ing stage of or development. The following information is based on data available to us 4.Apply Applyaapost-emergent post-emergentherbicide. herbicide.These These chemicals are chemicals are or4. March. Product

Uses

Rate/Application

Hi-Yield Grass Killer

Controls post-emergent grass around certain vegetables, fruits, ground covers and ﬂowers.

Preen

Item No.

Size

Spray over the top to rid unwanted grasses. Check label for approved crops.

47716 47717

8 oz. pt.

Prevents weeds in ﬂower beds and gardens.

Sprinkle the granules around base of plants. Lasts up to three months.

190599 190625

5.625 lb. 16 lb.

Roundup

Non-selective post-emergent herbicide; kills all plants and vegetative material it comes into contact with.

Apply 2-4 ounces per gallon of water.

47808 47825 47823 47829 47827 47806 47807

qt. conc. 30 oz. RTU* 64 oz. conc. gal. RTU* 64 oz. RTU* pt. conc. qt. conc.

Treﬂan 5G

A selective pre-emergent herbicide used on ornamentals to control annual grasses and broadleaf weeds.

Apply prior to germination at 1.8 lb. per 1,000 sq. ft.

48044 48045

40 lb. 15 lb.

1-11/2 oz. per gallon to 400 sq. ft. for southern grasses. 11/2 oz. per gallon to 400 sq. ft. for northern grasses. Apply as a uniform low pressure spray with a fan nozzle on turf. Caution: Do not allow to contact shrubs or desirable plants.

55633 55634

Trimec Lawn Controls most broadleaf weeds. Weed Killer

30 30

Visit your local Co-op for pricing information

qt. gallon

* Ready to use.

GET “IN-THE-KNOW” ABOUT THOSE PESKY WEEDS!

PLAN ACCORDINGLY - “HOW-TO” TIPS

PLANNING YOUR GARDEN

Thoughtful planning and preparation up front will ensure a minimum amount of time and maintenance in your garden.

If the prospect of planning a garden seems a bit overwhelming, then the following suggestions will help relieve some of the frustration and better your chances for success. Start by envisioning the area to be planned. Are you considering the front, side or back of the house? A flower bed? A vegetable garden? Your entire landscape?

from your garden. Do you have a lot of time to spend working in it or do you prefer low maintenance? Are plantings intended to provide color or merely add green to the existing landscape? Will plants be useful as windbreaks or noise barriers? What about concealment of air conditioning units, electric meters, well caps and other unsightly exterior features?

Next, draw the plan to scale on graph paper. The best reference for this drawing is the deed map that shows the dimensions of your house and property. Use each box on the graph paper to represent one foot. Be sure to note the location of shade trees, driveways, walkways or other structures not included on the deed map.

You may want to consider your property as three distinct areas: public, private and service. The public area should be neat and welcoming. Consider groundcovers, easy-care shrubs and lawn for this area.

Identify the sunny, shady, damp and dry spots in your yard, and how they change with the seasons. Consider existing plants in your landscape that are worth keeping or transplanting and add them to your plan. Make copies of this drawing so that you can try several variations before finalizing your plan.

The private area could include a play area for children or pets and a deck for entertaining. How about growing your own herb or vegetable garden? It’s a healthy and inexpensive way to feed a family and a great way to get the kids involved in gardening, too. Are you interested in attracting butterflies, hummingbirds and other birds and wildlife to your yard? A water garden will bring all types of critters to your yard as well as provide you with a peaceful retreat.

Now think about what you want

The service area of your yard is

dedicated to garbage, recycling and compost and should be screened in some way. Shrub borders, fences and hedges can be used to set off these areas. Now let your imagination go, and sketch as many gardens as you can think up. Be flexible in your thinking. Moving plants on paper is a lot easier than moving the real thing so take your time before deciding on your final design. When choosing plants for your garden, be sure to choose plants that harmonize with the color and architecture of your house. If you are looking for year-round color, consider plants with winter berries or colorful bark. Varying the size, texture and color of leaves ensures an interesting border even when plants are not in bloom. Consider native plants, which are adapted to survive in your climate and can attract birds and butterflies. And most importantly, remember to leave room for plants to grow. If you are uncertain as to the types of plants to choose, your local Co-op can suggest types that will grow well

DO-IT-YOURSELF DISEASE CONTROL - “HOW-TO” TIPS

GARDEN

GARDENTIPS ®

Controlling Controlling Disease Disease Controlling Disease

There Thereare aremany manythings thingsyou youcan cando doto tohelp helpprevent preventdisdisThere are many things you can do tosuggestions help prevent you disease in ease in plants. Following are some ease in plants. Following are some suggestions youmay may plants. aregarden: some suggestions you may want to try want toFollowing try in your want to try in your garden: Group vegetable in1.your garden: 1. Group vegetable crops crops together together to to reduce reduce diseases. diseases. Also, make sure there is enough space between plants to 1. Group crops togetherspace to reduce diseases. Also, Also, makevegetable sure there is enough between plants to allow for good air circulation. allowsure for good airenough circulation. make there is space between plants to allow for 2.2.Practice good Practice goodgarden gardensanitation. sanitation.Pick Pickup uplitter litterfrom from good air circulation. plants and destroy any leaves that are diseased. plants and destroy any leaves that are diseased. 2. Practice good garden sanitation. Pick up litter from plants 3.3.Plant vegetable seeds. Treated Planttreated treated vegetable Treatedseeds seedsare areidentiidentiand destroy any leaves that areseeds. diseased. fied clearly and should not be consumed by humans fied clearly and should not be consumed by humansor or 3. Plant treated vegetable seeds. Treated seeds are identiﬁed animals. animals. clearly andfor should not be consumed by humans or animals. 4.4.Look disease-resistant varieties. Look for disease-resistant varieties. 5.4. Apply foliage protection for Look for disease-resistant varieties. 5. Apply foliage protection for specific specific diseases. diseases. This This involves spraying plants on a preventive or 5. Applyspraying foliage protection foraspeciﬁc diseases. This ininvolves plants on preventive or curative curative

sschedule. c h e d u l e .Following Fo l l o w i n g are are the products Co-op volves spraying plants on a the products Co-op recomrecommends for disease preventive curative schedmends forordisease control control in your garden. in your garden. Call orprodvisit ule. Following are the Call or visit your local Coyour local Co-op for pricing ucts Co-op recommends for op for pricing and more and more information on disease control in your garinformation these items.on these items. den. Call or visit your local Courtesy of uark.edu. Courtesy of uark.edu. Co-op for pricing and more The following information is based on available to us and is believed be correct. informaThe following information is data based on data available totous and isThe believed information on these items. tion is generalized in order to facilitate space and should not be taken as a firm recommendation

to be correct. The information is generalized in order to facilitate space for control of specific diseases. Before application, read the product label thoroughly. When rates are given, tbs. refers to level tablespoons andrecommendation tsp. refers to level teaspoonfuls. and should not be taken as a firm for control of specific The following information is based on data available to us and diseases. Before application, read the product label thoroughly. When rates is believed be correct. The information is generalized in order are given, tbs.to refers to level tablespoons and tsp. refers to level teaspoonfuls.

Product

Controls

Rate/Application

Bonide Fungonil Multi-Purpose

Leaf spots, Rust, Blights, Fruit Rots, Mildews, Scab, Molds, and other plant diseases.

Use on flowers shrubs, trees, fruits, and vegetables.

Item No. 144673 144584 144648

Size 8 oz. pt. qt.

See label for rates.

Captan 50WP Fungicide

Foliar spray 1-3 tbs. per gallon of water. Mix Scab, black spot, botrytis, anthracnose, brown rot, damping-off, root rot, leaf spot, with water and apply as a thorough cover spray. brown patch and downy mildew.

145077

8 oz.

Dithane M-45®

Leaf spot, rust, botrytis, anthracnose, early and late blights and downy mildew. Turf: brown patch, dollar spot, phythium and fusarium blight.

Foliar spray: 11/2 tbs. per gallon. Turf: 4-6 oz. per 1,000 sq. ft. Mix with water. Apply as a thorough cover spray.

154006 195010

6 oz. 2 lb.

Liquid, Ornamental and Vegetable Fungicide

Many common leaf spot diseases. See label.

Ornamentals: 11/2 tbs. per gallon. Vegetables: 2-3 tbs. per gal. Mix with water and apply as a thorough cover spray.

44530 44529

qt. pt.

Liquid Copper Fungicide

Downy and powdery mildew, early blight, 2-6 tsp. per gallon. Mix with water and apply as a thorough cover spray. bacterial spot, melanose, black rot and anthracnose.

Bonide Infuse

Black Spot, Dolar Spot, Rust, Brown Patch, Mildew, Leaf Spot, and other diseases.

For use on roses, flowers, lawns, trees, shrubs, non-bearing and bearing fruit trees, and fruit and nut trees.

See label for complete list.

1/4 to 2 oz. per gallon on water.

Thiomyl Systemic Fungicide

Anthracnose, fusarium blight, black spot, botrytis, dollar spot, large brown patch and other diseases on ornamentals and turf.

Wettable Sulfur

Rust, powdery mildew, brown rot and mites.

Visit your local Co-op for pricing information

gal. 140516 pt. 144834 144909 qt. RTU 144833 144647 144910

8 oz. pt. qt.

Foliar sprays: 21/2 tsp. per gal. Turf: 1-2 oz. per 1,000 sq. ft. Mix with water, apply as a full volume foliar spray.

144513

2 oz.

Most uses 2-3 tbs. per gallon. Dust thoroughly or mix with water and apply as a thorough cover spray. Do not use during extremely hot weather or burn may result.

44534 144585

5 lb. 4 lb.

33 35

GARDEN SEED VARIETIES AT THEIR BEST.

BUSH BEANS Blue Lake 274

Days to maturity: 59. Uses: Home garden. Bush: Large, vigorous and productive. Considerable branchiness with some tendency to flop. Pods: 5 to 5 1/2 inches x 1/3 inch in diameter, round becoming creaseback, stringless, somewhat rough under adverse conditions, light green. Seed: White and small. 86759 (1/2 lb.) 86760 (1 lb.)

Dwarf Horticultural “October Bean”

Days to maturity: 65. Uses: Green shelled beans for home gardens. (“October Bean.”) Bush: Medium height and vigorous, 15 to 18 inches in height. Pods: Semi-round, stringy, light green in snap stage; turns white with splashes of crimson as it matures, 5 1/2 to 6 inches long. Seed: Buff with irregular spots of maroon; oval shape. 86569 (1/2 lb.) 86570 (1 lb.)

State Half Runner

Days to maturity: 52. Bush: Vigorous vines producing 3 foot runners. Does not need staking. Pods: 4 inches, excellent flavor. Seed: White, oval and larger than Mountaineer Half Runner. 86729 (1/2 lb.) 86730 (1 lb.)

Mountaineer Half Runner

Pink Half Runner

Henderson BUSH

Days to maturity: 60. Uses: Home garden. Also called “Peanut Bean”. Bush: Medium runners, prolific. Pods: About 4 to 41/2 inches long, oval, bright red. Seed: Pinkish white and oblong. 86616 (1/2 lb.) 86617 (1 lb.)

Days to maturity: 65. Uses: Market and home garden. Plant: 16 inches tall, erect, uniform. Pods: 31/2 inches x 1/2 inch, slightly curved, broad flat, dark green, containing 3‑4 seeds. Seed: Creamy white, small flat. 87319 (1/2 lb.) 87320 (1 lb.)

TENDERGREEN IMPROVED BUSH BEANS

Christmas (POLE TYPE)

Days to maturity: 57. Uses: Home garden. Bush-type plant produces good yields of straight stringless green beans. Excellent canning and freezing variety. Foilage provides protection from the sun. 86619 (1/2 lb.) 86620 (1 lb.)

Days to maturity: 78. Uses: Market and home gardens. Plant: 6‑8 feet tall, glossy dark green leaves, produces over long period of time. Pods: 3‑33/4 inches x 7/8 inch, borne in clusters, flat medium green, containing 3‑4 seeds. Seed: Buff background with maroon spots and purplish eye ring. 87369 (1/2 lb.) 87370 (1 lb.)

POLE BEANS Kentucky Wonder Brown Pole

Days to maturity: 48. Uses: Home garden. Bush: Dwarf, dark green, coarse, 15 inches in height. Pods: Flattened, broad, coarse, dark green and curved. Seed: Oval, flattened, medium brown. 86679 (1/2 lb.) 86680 (1 lb.)

Days to maturity: 58. Uses: Market and home gardens. (also called “Ky wonder bush”). Bush: Medium dark green, 15 to 17 inches in height, upright growth. Pods: Very dark green, round, stringless, excellent flavor and quality, 71/2 to 81/2 inches long. Seed: Reddish purple, long, round. 86529 (1/2 lb.) 86530 (1 lb.)

Contender

Days to maturity: 55. Uses: Home and market garden. Bush: Erect, vigorous, leafy, dark green, 15 to 18 inches in height. Pods: Fairly straight, slim, nearly round, dark green, and stringless. 61/2 inches long. Mosaic resistant. Seed: Brownish purple. 86539 (1/2 lb.) 86540 (1 lb.)

Days to maturity: 90. Uses: Market and home gardens. Plant: 7‑9 feet tall, abundant, narrow dull medium green leaves; excellent climber. Pods: 5‑51/2 inches x 11/4 inches, broad flat, slightly curved, containing 3 seeds. Seeds: Creamy green background with slightly raised areas of vivid red; large, flat. 87359 (1/2 lb.) 87360 (1 lb.)

Florida Butter (POLE TYPE)

Tennessee Green Pod

Commodore

Dixie Butterpea BUSH

Days to maturity: 75. Uses: Market and home garden. Plant: 16‑22 inches tall, vigorous, small leaves, medium dark green. Pods: 31/2 ‑ 4 inches x 1/2 inch, slightly curved, broad oval, containing 3‑4 seeds. Seed: White, plump, small almost round. 87289 (1/2 lb.) 87290 (1 lb.)

Days to maturity: 59. Uses: Home garden, fresh market and processing. Bush: Upright plant holds pods well off ground. Pods: 4 1/2 inches, flat, smooth, medium green—slow to develop seed and fiber. Remarkable flavor fresh, canned or frozen. Resistant to Common Bean Mosaic. 86700 (1/2 lb.) 86701 (1 lb.)

Days to maturity: 50. Uses: Home garden. Bush: 16 inches tall, upright, spreading. Resistant to Common Bean Mosaic and greasy pod. Pods: 51/2 inches x 7/16 inch, round to creaseback, medium green. Seed: Tan mottled over brown background. 86689 (1/2 lb.) 86690 (1 lb.)

Days to maturity: 68. Uses: Home garden and market. Plant: 16‑20 inches tall, spreading, glossy dark green foliage. Pods: 3‑31/2 inches x 1/2 inch, slightly curved, broad, flat, dark green, containing 3‑4 seeds. Seed: Large, buff background splashed with purplish black; flat. 87329 (1/2 lb.) 87330 (1 lb.)

Days to maturity: 56. Uses: Home gardens. Bush: Vigorous and bushy with medium large runners, very prolific. Resistant to Common Bean Mosaic and nematodes. Pods: About 41/2 inches long, oval to almost round, medium to light green, stringy but fiberless. Seed: White, oblong. 86609 (1/2 lb.) 86610 (1 lb.)

Roma II

Topcrop

Jackson Wonder BUSH

LIMA BEANS Allgreen Bush Limas

Days to maturity: 65. Uses: Home garden and market. Produces high percentage of green seeds at maturity. Plant: 16 inches tall, compact, vigorous, dark green foliage. Pods: 3 to 3 1/2 inches x 7/8 inch, dark green, slightly curved, containing 3-4 seeds. Seeds: Small, flat, green cotyledon and seed coat. 87259 (1/2 lb.) 87260 (1 lb.)

Fordhook 242 BUSH

Days to maturity: 75. Uses: Shipping, market and home garden. Plant: 16 to 20 inches tall, spreading. Pods: 31/2‑4 inches x 11/8 inches, slightly curved, broad thick, containing 3‑4 seeds. Seed: Large, white tinged with green, plumb, oval. 87309 (1/2 lb.) 87310 (1 lb.)

Days to maturity: 65. “Old Homestead.” Uses: Outstanding for home and market gardens. Vine: Good climber, 5 to 6 feet tall, dark green, prolific. Pods: 7 to 9 inches, long, uneven, slightly twisted, medium dark green, curved, slightly stringy, fiberless, tender, brittle. Seed: Brown. 87129 (1/2 lb.) 87130 (1 lb.)

Kentucky WonderPole 191

Days to maturity: 65. “Old Homestead.” Uses: Outstanding for home and market gardens. Vine: Good climber, 5 to 7 feet tall, dark green, prolific. This variety is similar to the Kentucky Wonder Brown Pole, but with a white seed. Seed: White. 87139 (1/2 lb.) 87140 (1 lb.)

Blue Lake

Days to maturity: 60. Uses: Home garden and fresh market. Vine: 6 feet, good climber, productive. Resistant to bean mosaic and rust. Pods: Stringless, slender, round. Seed: White. 87189 (1/2 lb.) 87190 (1 lb.)

WE’LL HELP YOU GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR HARVEST! McCaslan 42 POLE

Days to maturity: 66. Uses: Home and market gardens. Snap or dry shell beans. Vine: 5 to 51/2 feet tall, medium, dark green, vigorous, good climber. Pods: 7 to 8 inches, fleshy, medium green, slightly stringy, 6 to 7 inches long. Seed: Ivory white, oblong and flattened. 87169 (1/2 lb.) 87170 (1 lb.)

Missouri Wonder POLE

Days to maturity: 66. Uses: Planted in corn or on poles for green shelled beans and snap beans when young. Home garden and market. Vine: Large vigorous climber, medium to dark green, up to 51/2 feet tall. Very productive. Pods: Round, medium green, mature to 6 inches. Seed: large oblong, pinkish gray mottled background with irregular drab striping. 87179 (1/2 lb.) 87180 (1 lb.)

Rattlesnake Pole

Days to maturity: 73. Uses: Home garden and fresh market. A strong climber, thick foliage provides good cover for cascades of 8-in. round pods. Harvest when young and tender for stringless, very sweet snap beans. Purple-streaked pods. Dried beans are buff with dark brown speckles. A very heavy producer. 87106 (1/2 lb.) 87107 (1 lb.)

PLANTINGTIP Constant harvests can be achieved in a couple of ways. For longer maturing items such as corn, beans, peas, etc., you can stagger the planting dates a week or two apart. That way, a new crop will be ready to harvest just as one is dying out. Also, replanting in the same area where vegetables were picked (succession planting) will not only keep a fresh supply available, but also maximizes space production in smaller gardens.

BEETS Detroit Dark Red

Days to maturity: 58. Uses: All purpose garden beet. Used for home gardens, shipping and canning. Stores and freezes well. Performs well in cool weather. Shape: Smooth, slender tap root. Flesh: Dark red throughout, free of fiber. Sweet flavor. Tops: Reddish tinged. Intermediate height, uniform. 86010 (pkt) 86011 (1 oz.) 87879 (1/4 lb.)

Crosby

Days to maturity: 55. Uses: Early variety for home market gardens. Desirable as early bunch type. Adapted to freezing. Shape: Flat, round, smooth with small, slender taproot. Flesh: Red, fine texture and sweet flavor. Tops: Medium size. 86005 (pkt) 86006 (1 oz.) 87859 (1/4 lb.)

CANTALOUPE Hales Best Jumbo

Days to maturity: 85. Uses: Shipping and roadside markets. Also used widely in home gardens. Fruit: Approximately 71/2 inches long, 6 inches in diameter, slightly striped and ribbed and well-netted. Deep salmon flesh. 86055 (pkt) 86056 (1 oz.) 87974 (1/4 lb.)

Edisto

Days to maturity: 95. Uses: Superior market, garden, and trucking variety. Resistant to both downy and powdery mildew. Well suited for uncrated shipping. Fruit: About 7 inches long, 6 inches in diameter. Approximately 4 pounds. Golden orange flesh, very thick and firm with hard, heavy‑netted rind. 86050 (pkt) 86051 (1 oz.)

Ambrosia Hybrid

Days to maturity: 88. Uses: Superior home garden, market and shipper. Vine: Have some tolerance to downy and powdery mildew. Fruit: Nearly round, thick salmon flesh, small seed cavity, tight seed mass, averages 4‑41/2 pounds. Heavily netted, no sutures, 61/2 inches in diameter. “Delicious right down to the rind”. 86053 (pkt)

Hearts of Gold

Days to maturity: 92. Uses: Popular with market growers; a good shipper. Fruit: Approximately 6 inches long, 51/2 inches in diameter. Almost round, well‑netted, greenish rind, very small seed cavity. Flesh thick, firm, deep golden brown. 86060 (pkt) 86061 (1 oz.)

Rocky Ford

Days to maturity: 88. Uses: Home and market gardens. Fruit: About 51/2 inches long and 5 inches in diameter ‑ nearly round, heavily covered with a hard netting. Thick green flesh. 86065 (pkt) 86066 (1 oz.)

Burpee Hybrid

Days to maturity: 82. Uses: Excellent for home garden and market. Fruit: Heavily netted about 7 inches long and 6 inches across, weight about 41/2 pounds. Deep salmon flesh is firm, juicy and very delicious. Outstanding vigor. 86057

CARROTS Chantenay

Days to maturity: 70. Uses: Early market variety. Also used for winter storage and home gardens. Roots: 5-51/2 inches long, slightly tapered deep orange. 86070 (pkt) 86071 (1 oz.)

Danvers Half Long

Days to maturity: 75. Uses: Leading variety for storage. Used extensively in home gardens. Adapted to freezing. Roots: 6 to 7 inches long, small, slender tapered roots, bright orange. 86075 (pkt) 86076 (1 oz.)

Imperator

Days to maturity: 77. Uses: Used by market gardeners and shippers. Good freezing qualities. Roots: 7 to 8 inches long, uniformly tapered to a semi‑blunt end; flesh rich orange color, fine grained, tender and excellent quality. 86080 (pkt) 86081 (1 oz.)

CORN Golden Queen Days to maturity: 90. Uses: Home garden and fresh market. Stalk: 7 to 8 feet tall. Ears: 8 to 9 inches long with 14-16 rows of golden yellow kernels. Unsurpassed for quality and flavor. 87739 (1/2 lb.) 87740 (1 lb.) 87741 (50 lb.)

PEACHES & CREAM (BI-COLOR)

Days to maturity: 85. Uses: Another high-quality, sweet, excellent choice for home gardens and roadside stands. Mid-season maturity — make two or three plantings to extend harvest season. Great freezer quality as well. Stalk 88 inches, ears 8.5 inches. 187808 (1/2-lb.) 187809 ( 1 lb.) 187810 (25 lb.) 87810 (50 lb.)

Kandy Korn

Days to maturity: 89. Uses: Home garden and fresh market. Stalk: 8 feet tall; purplish in color as well as husk cover. Ears: Yellow, 8 inches long, high sugar content, very sweet, averages 16 rows of kernels. Many gardeners think this is the best corn for fresh eating, canning and freezing. Will remain tender and sweet up to 14 days after maturing. 87735 (1/2 lb.) 87736 (1 lb.)

Silver Queen

Days to maturity: 92. Uses: Home garden and fresh market. Stalk: 7 to 8 feet tall; vigorous, prolific plants. Ears: 8 to 9 inches long, 14-16 rows of sweet, tender, white kernels. 87722 (1/2 lb.) 87723 (1 lb.) 87724 (50 lb.)

Incredible

Days to maturity: 85. Uses: Home garden, fresh market, roadside stands. Stalk: 8 feet tall. Ears: 9 1/2 inches long with good husk protection. Good tolerance to rust and Stewart’s wilt. Truly a gourmet sweet corn with superb eating quality and taste. Contains the SE gene for extra sweetness. 87686 (1/2 lb.) 87687 (1 lb.)

Indian Corn

Days to maturity: 100. Uses: Decorations. Stalk: 7 to 8 feet tall. Ears: 8-9 inches long. Smooth with multicolored ears of orange, blue, yellow, maroon, black and white kernels. 86096 (1 oz.)

GARDEN SEED VARIETIES AT THEIR BEST.

CORN Ambrosia (BI-COLOR)

Days to maturity: 75. Uses: Home garden, fresh market, roadside stand. “Bicolor.” Stalk: 61/2 feet tall. Ears: Bicolor, 8 inches, 16 rows. Sugary enhancer with superb eating quality. This variety is noted for early vigor and high tolerance to Stewart’s wilt. 87635 (1/2 lb.) 87636 (1 lb.)

Merit

Days to maturity: 80. Uses: Home garden, fresh market and roadside stand. Stalk: 80 inches in height, 30 inch ear placement, excellent cold vigor, as well as resistance to wilt, smut, MDMV, and Southern Leaf Bright Ears: Yellow, 8 to 9 inches long with 16 to 18 rows of kernels. Delicious flavor; silks shed so easily it is known as the “Silkless Corn.” 87705 (1/2 lb.) 87706 (1 lb.)

Iochief

Days to maturity: 89. Uses: Market and home garden. Stalk: 7 to 71/2 feet tall with ears set well upon stalk. Ears: 81/2 to 9 inches long cylindrical. Filled to tips with 16 to 20 rows of very deep narrow yellow kernels with high gloss. Excellent flavor and tenderness. 87689 (1/2 lb.) 87690 (1 lb.)

Golden Cross

Days to maturity: 80. Uses: Market and home garden. Stalk: 61/2 feet tall, well rooted, strong. Ears: 71/2 to 8 inches long, 12 to 16 rows of kernels tapered. Excellent quality, flavor, yellow and tender. 87669 (1/2 lb.) 87670 (1 lb.)

Hickory King

Days to maturity: 90. Uses: Home and market gardens. Stalk: 8 to 9 feet tall, sturdy, vigorous. Ears: 9 inches long with very wide, flat, deep white kernels. 87750 (1 lb.) 87751 (50 lb.)

Truckers Favorite

Days to maturity: 80. Uses: Home and market gardens. Stalk: 8 to 81/2 feet tall, hardy and able to withstand adverse spring weather. Ears: 9 to 10 inches long with 12 to 14 rows of good quality white kernels. 87790 (1 lb.) 87791 (50 lb.)

Pencil Cob

Days to maturity: 105. Uses: Home garden. Stalk: 7 to 8 feet tall. Ears: Small slender ears that can be cooked on the cob or pickled. 87755 (1/2 lb.) 87756 (1 lb.)

Frosty (white)

Days to maturity: 75. Uses: Home garden and fresh market. Excellent for roadside stands as well. Stalk 72 inches, ears 8 inches, ear placement 18 inches. A “must have” variety in areas where white hybrids are grown. Homozygous se gene means extra sweetness and a longer retention of quality. Highly tolerant to leaf blights, Stewarts Wilt. Isolation advised for best results. 187630 (1/2-lb.) 187631 (1 lb.)

Bodacious (yellow)

Days to maturity: 75. Uses: Home garden, roadside stands, and shipping. Stalk 87 inches, ears 8 inches, ear placement 20 inches. A consistent performer — exceptional tenderness with the popular, delicious homozygous se flavor that holds well after harvest. One of the most popular varieties in its class. Tolerant to Stewartʼs Wilt and common rust. 187644 (1/2 lb.) 187646 (25 lb.) 187645 ( 1 lb.) 187647 (50 lb.)

KALE Sweet G-90 (bi-color)

Days to maturity: 88. Uses: Home gardens, roadside stands. Stalk 78 inches, ears 7.5 inches. Germinates and emerges well in cooler soil temperatures. Tender kernels for good eating quality. Freezes and cans well. Prolific with two ears per plant. An old, Southern favorite. 87719 (1/2-lb.) 87720 (1-lb.) 87703 (25-lb. bag) 187703 (50-lb. bag)

PLANTINGTIP One of the most important factors determining plant growth is how much air is in the soil. Roots breathe just as we do, taking in oxygen and breathing out carbon dioxide. Compacted soil, too much water, or even soil that is crusted over can cause plants to die of suffocation. Treat heavy soils with organic matter and tillage to eliminate crusting over.

CUCUMBERS Long Green Improved

Days to maturity: 68. Uses: Home gardens. Not recommended for use by commercial or market growers. Fruit: 12 inches long, slightly tapered, dark green and heavily warted. 86110 (pkt) 86111 (1 oz.) 88079 (1/4 lb.)

Boston Pickling

Days to maturity: 55. Uses: Primarily home gardeners; pickling variety. Fruit: 6 inches x 2 1/2 to 3 inches, slightly pointed at blossom end, medium green. 86105 (pkt) 86106 (1 oz.) 88069 (1/4 lb.)

Burpless Hybrid

Days to maturity: 65. Uses: Home garden and fresh market. Fruit: Dark green, smooth skin, white spine and should be picked when 9-10 inches long. Crisp and delicious. Vine: tolerant to mildew and should be staked for best results. 86107 (pkt) 86108 (1 oz.)

Poinsett

Days to maturity: 60. Uses: For market and home gardens. Fruit: Moderately long, smooth, gently rounded at both ends. Dark green color. Vine: Moderately vigorous with excellent resistance to downy mildew, powdery mildew and anthracnose. 86100 (pkt) 86101 (1 oz.)

Straight Eight

Days to maturity: 55. Uses: Home garden; slicing variety. Fruit: 8 inches x 2 inches cylindrical withrounded ends. Color is medium dark green. 86115 (pkt) 86116 (1 oz.)

Siberian Improved

Days to maturity: 60. Uses: Home garden and market. Plant: Vigorous and hardy spreading plant. Leaves are blue‑green, large, coarsely frilled and thick. 86190 (pkt) 86191 (1 oz.) 88319 (1/4 lb.) 88320 (1 lb.)

LETTUCE Black Seeded Simpson

Days to maturity: 45. Non-heading. Uses: Home gardens. Noted for its rapid growth. Plant: Large, upright and compact, leaves curled, crisp, light green. 86160 (pkt) 86161 (1 oz.)

Bibb

Days to maturity: 58. Uses: Home garden and local market. Head: Thick, crisp, juicy leaves. Has heat resistance and will stand long periods before forming seedstock. 86155

Iceberg

Days to maturity: 82. Uses: Home and market gardens. Heads: Medium large, compact, hard, crumpled light green, interior white. Outside leaves curled and waxy, with fringed edges, margin tinged reddish brown. 86170 (pkt) 86171 (1 oz.)

RUBY RED RED LETTUCE

Days to maturity: 53. Uses: Market and home garden. Early variety produced good yields of red leaf lettuce. This is a very heattolerant variety that is slow to bolt. Color does not fade. Excellent for garnishes. 86178

BUTTERCRUNCH

Days to maturity: 64. Uses: Home and market gardens. By far, the most popular lettuce. Vigorous, dependable, and easy to grow. 86162

SALAD BOWL LETTUCE

Days to maturity: 45 to 50 days. Leaves are short, waved, notched, and closely set. High table quality, ideal for home gardens. One plant fills a salad bowl with rich green attractive leaves. 861681, 86180

MUSTARD Southern Giant Curled

Days to maturity: 60-70. Uses: Canning, shipping market and home garden. Plant: Large and upright in growth. Leaves are large, long-oval, curled, bright, medium green, crumpled surface with heavily curled margins and frilled edges. 86210 (pkt) 86211 (1 oz.) 88369 (1/4 lb.) 88370 (1 lb.)

WE HAVE THE LARGEST SEED SELECTION IN TOWN. Florida Broadleaf

TOP PICK CREAM

Days to maturity: 58-73 days. Up-right bush type. Superior plant type to other cream pea, easy shelling, good virus, and disease tolerance. 187577

Days to maturity: 45. Uses: Home garden and market. Plant: Rapid growing variety; a large oval leaf, moderately smooth with separated edges, medium green color. 86205 (pkt) 86206 (1 oz.) 88359 (1/4 lb.) 88360 (1 lb.)

TOP PICK PINK EYE

Days to maturity: 50 days. Improved pink eye, upright bush type. Loads up with blossoms. Plant height is 18-in. to 26-in. tall depending on type of soil. Easy shelling. Good virus and disease tolerance. 187575

OKRA Clemson Spineless Okra

TOP PINK BROWN CROWDER

Days to maturity: 60. Uses: Home gardens. Plant: Very productive, 4 feet high, open foliage. Pods: Deep green, tender, straight and spineless, 7 x 1 1/2 inches at maturity but should be harvested much smaller. 86220 (pkt) 86221 (1 oz.) 86409 (1/4 lb.) 88410 (1 lb.) 88412 (50 lb.)

FIELD PEAS/ COWPEAS California Blackeye

Days to maturity: 66. Upright bush type variety superior to viney habit of Mississippi Silver. Easy shelling. Good virus and disease tolerance. 187572

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GARDEN PEAS SUPER Sugar Snap Peas

Days to maturity: 63-65. Uses: Home garden and fresh market. An improved variation of the famous edible pod Sugar Snap pea. Has a crunchy texture and sweet flavour. 87413 (1/2 lb.) 87414 (1 lb.)

Purple Hull White Pinkeye Cowpeas

Days to maturity: 60. Uses: Home garden, market and commercial growers. Vine: Semi-bush, 2 feet high. Pods: 6-8 inches long. Seed: Creamy white with pink to deep purple eye. 87580 (1 lb.) 87581 (50 lb.)

Early Alaska

Days to maturity: 55. Uses: Home garden, resistant to fusarium wilt. Vine: 28 inches tall, slender, light green, first bloom on 8‑9th node. Pods: 2‑23/4 inches long, round, blunt, straight light green, mostly single, 5‑7 peas. Peas are small, round, light green. Seed: Blue‑gray green, smooth, round, small. 87429 (1/2 lb.) 87430 (1 lb.)

Mississippi Silver Brown Crowder Cowpeas

Thomas Laxton

Days to maturity: 70. Uses: Home garden and market. Vine: Bunch type in poor soil, considerably more vine in rich soil. Pods: Long, deep green in edible stage. Easily shelled. Seed: Brown with tan eye. 87510 (1 lb.)

Days to maturity: 60. Uses: Market and home garden. Resistant to fusarium wilt. Vine: 30‑36 inches tall, sturdy, medium green. Pods: 31/2 inches long, broad, plump, straight, blunt, dark green, single, 7‑8 peas. Peas are medium large, almost round, dark green, sweet. Seed: Wrinkled, round, cream and green, medium large. 87469 (1/2 lb.) 87470 (1 lb.)

Big Boy

Days to maturity: 75. Uses: Home garden and market. Vine: Bush type, medium height. Pods: 8‑10 inches. Seed: Cream color. 87485

Zipper Cream CREAM ‘40’

Days to maturity: 62-75 days. An early blackeye x a mid-season cream pea, long cream-colored pods developed above foilage, light-green peas, bush, two crops. 87550

California Wonder

Days to maturity: 78. Uses: home garden. Plant: 24 to 28 inches tall, upright, good cover. Fruit: One of the best stuffing peppers, good size, blocky form, 4 lobed, thick walled, sweet flavor, 4 inches long and 3 inches across. Glossy green matures to red. 86300 (pkt) 186301 (1/2 oz.)

Cayenne

Days to maturity: 65. Uses: Home garden and market. Vine: Bush type, medium height. Pods: 4 1/2 to 6 inches long. Seed: Tan with black eye. 87530 (1 lb.)

Days to maturity: 62-75. A large, easy-shelling cream pea with delicious flavor, medium green pods with large white peas. 87598

PEPPERS

Wando

Days to maturity: 66. Uses: Market and home garden. Tolerant to extreme heat and cold. Vine: 24‑28 inches tall, sturdy, green. Pods: 31/2 inches long, broad, plump, straight, blunt, dark green, single, 6‑8 peas. Peas are medium size, somewhat square, dark green, good quality. Seed: Wrinkled, green, small. 87479 (1/2 lb.) 87480 (1 lb.)

Days to maturity: 70. Uses: Canning, drying and pickling. Plant: 24 to 30 inches tall, erect, upright and vigorous. Fruit: 41/2 to 5 inches in length, 1/2 inch in diameter at the shoulder, tapered to point, thin, slender and twisted and very hot, deep green, changing to brilliant red. 86300 (pkt) 186306 (1 oz.)

PUMPKINS Howden Field

Days to maturity: 115. Uses: Home garden, fresh market and “U-pick” farms. Fruit: A very good yielder producing beautiful 20-30 pound pumpkins, 13 to 16 inches across. A consistent deep round shape with ribbed, deep orange flesh. Less tendency to produce flatsided fruit. Flesh: Yellow-orange in color, firm and meaty. 86257 (pkt) 86258 (1 oz.) 88616 (1/2 lb.)

Big Max

Days to maturity: 120. Uses: Home garden, mostly for novelty. Fruit: 70 inches in circumference, 100 pounds or more, flattened round and have pinkish-orange skins. Flesh: Thick, dull orange-yellow. 86240 (pkt) 86241 (1 oz.) 88601 (1/2 lb.)

Early Sugar

Days to maturity: 110. Uses: Market and home gardener. Fruit: 6 inches x 8 inches, slightly flattened, globe slightly grooved, hard, dark orange and weighs about 5 pounds. Flesh: Moderately thick, fine texture, sweet, orange‑yellow. 86256 (1 oz.)

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GARDEN SEED VARIETIES AT THEIR BEST.

PUMPKINS Connecticut Field

Days to maturity: 115. Uses: Home gardeners and market. Also used for stock feed. Fruit: 12 inches x 14 inches, flattened globe, smooth, hard, grooved surface, orange‑yellow and weighs about 20 pounds. Flesh: Medium thin, coarse, fair quality, light to medium yellow. 86246 (1 oz.)

SPINACH Bloomsdale

Days to maturity: 45. Uses: Shipping, home and market gardens. Especially adapted for late spring or summer crop. Excellent for freezing. Plant: Vigorous grower, compact and erect. Leaves: Medium large, crumpled, rounded up, thick, deep glossy green. 86355 (pkt) 86356 (1 oz.) 88809 (1/4 lb.)

TOMATOES Better Boy Hybrid

Days to maturity: 75. Uses: Home and market gardens. Plant: Strong and vigorous, disease tolerant, indeterminate. Fruit: Oblate, large. 86440 (pkt)

Jack‑Be‑Little

Days to maturity: 95. Uses: A popular “Mini‑Pumpkin” that is mainly a novelty used in decorations during fall and winter. Also much in demand at roadside stands. Fruit: Tiny, true pumpkins about 2 x 3 inches, weigh only 3 to 4 ounces. Prolific plants bear 8 to 19 fruits each on large vines 10 to 12 feet long. Fruit are edible when fresh. Flesh: Orange; excellent keepers, after curing. 86260 (pkt) 86261 (1 oz.)

SQUASH Black Zucchini

Days to maturity: 62. Uses: Home garden and market. Fruit: Long, straight and slender with slight ridges of a black-green color with no striping or mottling. 86363 (pkt) 86364 (1 oz.)

RADISHES Cherry Belle

Days to maturity: 23. Uses: Shipping, market and home gardens. Root shape: Small, globe, very uniform, fine tap root, mild. Root color: Scarlet. Size: 1-1 1/2 inches. 86330 (pkt) 86331 (1 oz.)

Sparkler White Tip

Days to maturity: 25. Uses: Home garden and market. Root shape: Globe to flattened globe, smooth, small tap root. Color: Upper 2/3 deep scarlet, lower 1/3 is white. Size: Medium 1 1/2 to 13/4 inches. 86345 (pkt) 86346 (1 oz.)

Champion

Days to maturity: 28. Uses: Home gardens. Root Shape: Deep oval becoming elongated under some conditions, very smooth, solid, mild. Root Color: Scarlet. Size: Will grow to about 21/2 inches without becoming excessively pithy. 86325 (pkt) 86326 (1 oz.)

Icicle

Days to maturity: 28. Uses: Home garden and market. Root Shape: Cylindrical, occasionally curved or twisted; mild, tender and brittle when young. Color: White. Size: 3‑5 inches x 1/2‑3/4 inch. 86340 (pkt) 86341 (1 oz.)

RADISH FRENCH BREAKFAST

Days to maturity: 25. Known for years as a high-quality table variety. It has a cylindrical shape, about 2 inches long with a bright scarlet color with white tip. 86336 (pkt) 86335 (1 oz.)

Early Summer Crookneck

Days to maturity: 52. Uses: Home garden and market. Bush-type vine; fruit to be used when immature. Fruit: Approximately 6 1/4 by 13/4 at normal edible stage and smooth. Brilliant butter yellow. 86370 (pkt) 86371 (1 oz.)

Early Prolific Straightneck

Days to maturity: 50. Uses: Home and market gardens. Excellent for shipping. Should be harvested when very young, while fruit is 4-6 inches long. Fruit: Clear yellow color. 12 inches long, 3 1/2 inches when mature, small toward stem end. Harvest when young. 86365 (pkt) 86366 (1 oz.)

Butternut

Days to maturity: 95. Uses: “All American Award Winner”. Good storing characteristics make this variety an excellent choice for commercial, fresh market or home garden. Fruit: Very uniform, free of crooked necks. Large fruits have excellent flavor and color with uniform, straight necks. Size averages 10 to 12 inches x 5 inches; light tan color, smooth, cylindrical, with bulbous blossom end. 86368 (pkt) 86369 (1 oz.)

White Bush

Days to maturity: 52. Uses: Home and market gardens. Fruit: Round with scalloped edges, flattened. Creamy white. Thick flesh. Also called “Patty Pan.” 86375 (pkt) 86376 (1 oz.)

Big Boy Hybrid Days to maturity: 78. Uses: Home garden and fresh market. Plant: Indeterminate. Large vigorous plant, heavy producer. Fruit: Perfectly smooth, deep globe, very firm, extra large. Many weigh 1 pound or more. Scarlet red skin, thick walls, bright red, meaty flesh. Delicious flavor. 86445 (pkt)

Celebrity Hybrid

Days to maturity: 72. Uses: “AllAmerica” award winner. Home garden and commercial. Plant: Large plant, green shoulders, determinate; will produce until frost. Fruit: Large, firm, deep oblate, 8-ounce fruit; exceptional flavor. 86420 (pkt)

Bradley

Days to maturity: 75. Uses: Home garden and fresh market. Vines: Compact, semi-determinate and when pruned, offer excellent foliage cover. Resistant to fusarium wilt. Fruit: Deep globe, wall medium thickness, core small to medium. 86403 (pkt) 186404 (1/2 oz.)

Beefsteak

Days to maturity: 90. Uses: Home Garden. Plant: Large, indeterminate, fair cover. Fruit: Oblate, rough, meaty, very large. 186401 (1/2 oz.)

Marglobe

Days to maturity: 80. Uses: Home and market gardeners, shippers and canners. Vine: Strong and vigorous, medium size, determinate, good cover, fusarium resistant. Fruit: Medium size, globe shape, firm and smooth. 86415 (pkt) 186416 (1/2 oz.)

Rutgers

Days to maturity: 80. Uses: Home and market gardens. Plant: Medium, indeterminate, good cover. Fruit: Medium size, globe shape, firm and smooth. 86425 (pkt) 186426 (1/2 oz.)

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TOMATOES Early Girl

Days to maturity: 60. Uses: Home and market gardens. Plant: Satisfactory cover, medium size determinate. Fruit: Deep globe, medium size. 86438 (pkt)

SUNRAY

Days to maturity: 80. Uses: Home and market gardens. Have a rich, full tomato flavor missing in modern varieties. Great for fresh use and sauce. 186436 (pkt) 86435 (1/2 oz.)

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TURNIPS Purple Top

Days to maturity: 55. Uses: The leading variety, adaptable for ever use. Home and market gardens and shipping. Tops: Medium large, dark green, erect, compact. Root: 4 to 5 inches in diameter, globe shape, bright purple at top and white below, clean and smooth, with small taproot. 86380 (pkt) 86382 (1 oz.) 89259 (1/4 lb.) 89260 (1 lb.)

Seven‑Top

Days to maturity: 30. Uses: Home and market gardens. “Greens Only.” Tops: Rapid top growth with heavy foliage yield. Tops are tender and mild, but must be harvested while young. Root: Not edible, as it is very tough. 86385 (pkt) 86387 (1 oz.) 89279 (1/4 lb.) 89280 (1 lb.)

WATERMELON Crimson Sweet

Days to maturity: 75. Uses: Shipping, market, home garden. Fruit: Nearly round, dark green, striped; 10-12 inches with a very sweet, deep red flesh. Seeds are small, mottled dark brown. 86457 (pkt) 86458 (1 oz.)

Kleckley Sweet Days to maturity: 85. Uses: Home garden and market. Resistant to fusarium wilt. Fruit: Long oval 12 inches x 24 inches, 30‑35 pounds; rind thin, brittle, very dark green, indistinct ridging; flesh bright deep red, good flavor and texture; seed white. 86467 (pkt) 86468 (1 oz.)

Jubilee

Days to maturity: 95. Uses: Multipurpose for home and garden, fresh market, commercial shipper. Fruit: Attractive large melon, measures 24 x 13 inches and 30-40 pounds, dark stripes; firm, crisp, red flesh, large black striped seeds. Resistant to Fusarium Wilt and Anthracnose Race 1. 86452 (pkt) 86453 (1 oz.)

Black Diamond

Days to maturity: 90. Uses: Home and market gardens. Fruit: Oval to nearly round, 17 inches, 35-45 pounds; rind hard, tough, dark green, slightly ridged; flesh bright red, slightly grainy or coarse, sweet flavor; seed large, dark mottled, brownish black. 86450 (pkt) 86451 (1 oz.)

Charleston Gray

Days to maturity: 85. Uses: Shipping, market, home garden. High resistance to fusarium wilt; resistant to races 1 and 3 anthracnose. Fruit: Long oval, 10 inches x 22 inches, 20‑25 pounds; rind very hard, moderately thick, light gray green with slight dark green veining, smooth; flesh bright red, firm, smooth, fine texture, sweet flavor; seed is black. 86460 (pkt) 86461 (1 oz.)

Dixie Queen

Days to maturity: 85. Uses: Shipping, market, home garden. Moderate resistant to fusarium wilt. Fruit: Almost round with blunt ends, 12 inches x 15 inches, 30 to 40 pounds; rind thin, tough, light green with dark stripes, smooth, flesh deep red, crisp, sweet; seed white small. 86462 (pkt) 86463 (1 oz.)

Sugar Baby

Days to maturity: 75. Uses: Ice box type for shopping, market and home garden. Fruit: Round, 8 inches in diameter, 8‑10 pounds; rind hard, dark green with indistinct darker stripes, smooth; flesh bright red, sweet, good texture; seed small, few dark brown mottled with black. 86470 (pkt) 86471 (1 oz.)

CONGO

Days to maturity: 90. Fruit: Large 30-lb. to 40-lb. melons. Very tough, striped rind. The flesh is deep red and very firm. Has a high sugar content. Makes an excellent big watermelon. 86456 (pkt) 86456 (1 oz.)

CABBAGE EARLY ROUND DUTCH

Days to maturity: 75. Uses: Home garden and market. An excellent choice for a main-season cabbage. Good sized, 4- to 5-lb. head. Heads have crinkled, dark-blue green cup shaped leaves. 86037

LATE FLAT DUTCH

Days to maturity: 100. Produces a large 12-lb. cabbage. It is the largest of all cabbages. One of the best late-fall and winter cabbages on the market. Very cold hardy. Suitable for home gardens and market growers. 86036 (pkt) 86035 (1 oz.)

Planning your garden

Consider these points while drawing your plan for a family vegetable garden. • The garden should be convenient to the house, water and tools, and should be located where power machinery can be used. It should be away from trees and buildings. • Choose the best soil available (well- drained and fertile). • Perennial crops such as asparagus and strawberries should be located at one side of the garden. • Tall growing crops such as corn must be kept away from small crops like beets and carrots, to avoid shading. • Provide for succession crops: a fall garden, small fruits and overwintered crops to mature early in the spring. • Early-planted, fast-growing, quick- maturing crops should be grouped together. For example: radishes, lettuce, early cabbage, onions. • Provide plenty of vegetables for canning, freezing and storing. • Do not over-plant new varieties, vegetables which the family does not like or too much of any one vegetable at one time. • Rows should follow across the slope (on the contour) in hilly areas. • Make sure the plan provides the best spacing between rows for the method of cultivation that you intend to use (hoe, tractor, etc.). • Run rows north and south if possible, to prevent plants from shading one another. 39

YOUR GARDEN SEED PLANTING GUIDE VEGETABLE SEED PLANTING GUIDELINES* SEED COUNT

Vegetable Crop

Beans, Lima

Approximate Seed** (per lb.)

25 to 75

400 to 1,200

1,600 to 2,000

100 to 125

1,600 to 2,000

Beet

1,600

25,600

Cabbage

9,000

Beans, Bush Beans, Pole

SEED REQUIRED PER ACRE

Approximate Seed** (per oz.)

100 to 125

Transplants (plant/rate)

Cantaloupe and Melon

1,300

20,800

6,000/3 oz.

Carrot

Collard

9,000

144,000

Cauliflower Celery

9,000

72,000

1,152,000

34,000/4 oz.

17,600

Dill

23,000

368,000

Endive

27,000

432,000

Lettuce, Leaf

31,250

Mustard

15,000

Eggplant Kale

Lettuce, Head Okra

Onion, Bunching Parsley

Parsnip

1,100 6,500 9,000

25,000 500

30,000/1 lb.

240,000

400,000 8,000

12,000

192,000

296,000

Pumpkin

100 to 300

1,600 to 4,800

Rutabaga

12,000

192,000

Radish

Spinach

Squash, Summer Squash, Winter Tomato Turnip

Watermelon, Large Seeded

Watermelon, Small Seeded

2,500 2,800 300 120

29,000/1 lb.

500,000

136,000

4,500

144,000

1,440 to 2,800

Pepper

12,000/4 oz.

90 to 175

Peas

104,000

8,500

18,500

10,000/4 oz.

1,920 to 2,880

Cucumber

10,000/4 oz.

144,000

120 to 180

Corn, Sweet

30,000/lb. ------

72,000

9,000/4 oz.

36 to 48

40,000

2 to 4

1 lb.

12 to 24

3 lb.

1 lb. 3 lb.

12 to 24 1 to 3

1 lb.

14 to 24

1 lb.

6 to 12

3 lb. 8 lb. 4 lb. 5 lb.

12 to 24 8 to 12 4 to 12

1 to 3

2 lb.

18 to 30

3 lb.

18 to 24

1 lb.

10 to 15

8 lb.

8 to 24

4 lb. 1 lb. 4 lb. 4 lb. 3 lb. 3 lb.

120 lb.

8 to 12 8 to 12 5 to 10

1 to 4

4 to 12

300

4,800

3,500/12 oz.

10,400

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1 to 2 lb. 2 lb. 3 lb. 2 lb.

60 to 84

1 to 2

24 to 36

1/2

April to June***

1/8

May and June***

April to July

April and May***

July 15 to Sept. 15

24 to 36 16 to 30 24 to 36 18 to 40

1/2 1/2 1/4

March and April ***

April to June

30 to 42

1 to 2

16 to 30

1/2

36 to 72

1 to 2

24 to 48

1/4 to 1/2

24 to 36

1/2

18 to 24 12 to 24 16 to 24 12 to 36 42 to 60

1/4 1/4 1/4

7 7

18 to 36

April and July

March to Sept. March to May

April to May

1/4 to 1/2

April

1/4

18 to 36

May to July

February or August

1/2

May to July

16 to 24 12 to 36

April to June

May and June Early Spring

5 to 8

18 to 36

2 to 6

12 to 36

1/2 to 1

February or Sept.

48 to 72

72 to 96

1 to 2

3 to 4 lb.

5,000/2 oz.

April to August

March and April

1/2

March to Sept.

240,000

May 1 to June 15

April 15 to May 30

1,920

4 to 6 lb.

3/4 to 1

1/4 to 1/2

12 to 25 lb.

1 to 2

8 to 18

4,800

May 15 to June 15

May 1 to June 1***

44,800

2 lb.

1/2 to 1

18 to 36

1 to 1 1/2

1/4 to 1/2

1 to 3

10 lb.

4 lb.

12 to 30

Recommended Planting Times

March and April

18 to 36

Planting Approximate Depth Days to (Inches) Germination

2 to 4

12 to 24

155,000

650

6 to 9

2 to 4

2 lb.

9.700

15,000

50 lb. 13 lb.

10,000/4 oz.

368,000

24 to 36

144,000

23,000

4 to 8

60 to 200 lb.

9,000

Between Rows (Inches)

50 lb.

Broccoli

144,000

Direct Seed

PLANTING DISTANCE

Apart in Row After Thinning (Inches)

36 to 60

36 to 48 24 to 72 2 to 6

24 to 36 24 to 36

24 to 48 72 to 96

36 to 48

1 to 2 1

1/2

1 to 2

36 to 84

1/4 to 1/2

72 to 96

12 to 36 72 to 96

1/4 to 1/2

8 7 9 7

March to June May to July

June and July April to June May to July

May to June***

May and June

7 8

March and Sept. May and June

*These figures represent average current practices in the U.S.A., and may vary considerably due to localized conditions and customs. **Seed counts may vary dramatically ***Start indoors or in hotbed February and March For specific variety recommendations, please contact the Agricultural Extension Service or the Vegetable & Fruit Growers Association in your area.