13th annual price list and catalogue of fresh and reliable garden, field and flower seeds - grown and sold on the seed farm of Samuel Wilson (1889) (16477777460)

Title: 13th annual price list & catalogue of fresh and reliable garden, field and flower seeds : grown and sold on the seed farm of Samuel Wilson
Identifier: 13thannualpricel1889wils (find matches)
Year: 1889 (1880s)
Authors: Wilson, Samuel; Samuel Wilson (Firm); Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs
Publisher: Mechanicsville, P. A. : Samuel Wilson
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library



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16 WILSON'S SEEt) CATALOGUE JfOfi m\). GmMAN HARESorSCOTCH RABBITS
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These interesting- and docile animals are natives of Germany, Belgium, France and Smtzerland, and are also found wild in Scotland, where they are called Scotch Eabbits. They are not to be compaied with an / of OUT native breeds, or the mischievous rabbits of Austraha. They are twice as large, ver>- quiet, bear coniine- ment and thrive in close quarters better than any of their species. The first importation was made bv Dr. Seitzinger, of Germany, from which our stock has been raised. I'heir color is a dull silven,- gray, sho^^•ing no white excepting on the tail. They somewhat resemble our wild native rabbits, excepting the ears, which are fully 3 times as large, and the hares themslves are twice the size of oiu- largest ^nla rabbits. They are very prolific, breeding everj- 6 weeks, and have from 6 to 8 young at one time. They grow up very quickly, are extremely hardy, will thrive and fatten on any kind'of grass, hav, grain or vegetables, same as sheep. They require but little care, thri\-ing best in close quarters, and when cooked make a dish fit for a king, being much superior to our wild rabbits, as their meat is far more juicv and palatable. A full grown German Hare when fattened will weigh from 12 to 15 lbs,, and willreadilv bring from U.OO to SI.25 ti the New York market. Hew # Te ® MAKE # MONEY. It will be a long time before the German Hares in this countrv are equal to the demand. As their flesh possesses a delicate gamey flavor, they are eagerly sought for by epicures and fancy restaurants in New York and other large cities. Now we propose to make a"statement which mav astonish some, but which can be proven by fects and figures, that 2 acres of ground stocked with 15 or 20 German Hares, with proper hutches for breeding purposes, will hring in more clear cash in 1 year than the best 100 acre farm in the United !>tates will do by ordinary farming. Twentv Hares producing every 6 weeks 6 to 8 young, would average each 50 rabbits yearly, making 1000 full .grown hares in one year at SI.25 each equals 1250 dollars. The 2 acres of ground planted'with clover, cabbage, turnips. &c., would produce a sufficient Guantitj' of food for lOOO hares, to this would have to be added 100 dollars in grain for fattening purposes. All the work could be easily done by one man without any extra help. "\Miat 100 acre farm does better than this with ordinary farming? In the above e'^timate we have made no account of the number of young hares at the end of the year, as many of the first litters Avould be ready for breeding when 6 to 8 month old. Any enter- prising and industrious boy. by purchasing a pairof the German Hares, can make from 40 to 50 dollars yearly without much extra labor and but little cost, as they could be easily kept on what generally goes to waste on almost every farm. The pleasure attending them would well repav for all the labour. We offer full grown Harea. ready for breeding, at S5.00 a p^ir; 2 does and I buek, $7.50; singre bu^ S2.50. A treai^se.on maniag- iDjfi'^idiiig ftiid ZQack«ung will accompany eaoh axA&t. AdcUoss Sdjouil Wilson, MeelmaiesvillA, Pa.'