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26. Dorr's Iowa Seed Manual.

*McLean's Advancer - A fine wrinkled marrow. Height two and a half feet. Qt. 40c; pk. $2.10; bu. $8.

Yorkshire Hero - Fine marrow; strong grower. Height four feet. Qt. 40c; pk. $2.10; bu. $8.

Dwarf Sugar - Edible pods, use like snap beans. Height two feet. Very fine quality. Qt. 50; pk. $3.50.

Field Peas-See Field Seeds.

Pepper.
Grown largely for pickles, also much used and highly esteemed for their seasoning qualities. Seeds germinate slow and require full as much heat as Egg Plant; set out in open ground when the ground becomes warm, in warm mellow soil, in rows eighteen inches apart and a foot apart in the row. As they mature early the seed may be sown in the open ground as soon as settled warm weather sets in.

Large Bell, or Bull Nose-A very large early variety rind thick and fleshy, less pungent than many other sorts; much used for making stuffed pickles. Pkt. 10 oz. 30c; 1/4 lb. $1.
[Image: Drawing/Scratchboard illustration of 3 peppers hanging from vine, Caption-Large Bell.]

Sweet Mountain or Mammoth-Resembling the above, but somewhat larger. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 1/2 lb. $1.

Cherry Red-A small, smooth, round variety of dwarf growth. Fruit at maturity of a deep, rich, glossy scarlet color, remarkable for its intense piquancy. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 1/4 lb. $1.

Squash, or Tomato-shaped- Skin smooth and glossy, when ripe of a coral red; flesh thick, mild and pleasant to the taste; an excellent sort for pickling. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 1/4 lb. $1.

Red Cayenne-Long, red, tapering; hot for seasoning. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 1/4 lb. $1.
[Image: Drawing/Scratchboard illustration of three, slim peppers hanging from vine, Caption-Red Cayenne.]

Long Red- Fruit brilliant coral red, conical, from 3 to 4 inches in length, from an inch to one and half inches in diameter. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 1/4 lb. $1.
[Image: Drawing/Scratchboard illustration of two peppers hanging from vine, Caption-Long Red.]

Chili- Pods pendent, sharply conical, about two inches in length, half an inch in diameter; very piquant. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 1/4 lb. $1.

New Golden Dawn Mango-In shape and size this new mango is similar to the well known Sweet Mountain. In productiveness it surpasses any variety we ever grew. In color it is a bright golden yellow, very brilliant and handsome, especially showy when mixed with red sorts by way of contrast. But the quality which distinguishes it from all others, its crowning point of excellence is the fact that it is entirely exempt from fiery flavor. Even the seeds and pulp may be chewed without detecting the slightest smarty taste. Ladies who have had trouble with burned hands, in stuffing so-called sweet mangoes, will appreciate this trait in their character. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 1/4 lb. $1.
[Image: Drawing/Scratchboard illustration of clustered peppers hanging from vine, Caption-New Golden Dawn.]

Ruby King-This new pepper attains a larger size than the Spanish Monstrous, and of different shape. The fruits are six to eight inches long by four inches through, of a bright ruby-red color; remarkably mild and pleasant in flavor, they can be sliced and eaten with vinegar like tomatoes, and make a very pleasant and appetizing salad. The Ruby King is an acquisition and will occupy a similar position among red peppers as Golden Dawn among the yellow sorts. The plant is bushy in growth and very ornamental, each plant producing from six to eight large handsome peppers. Pkt. 15c; oz. 50c.

Pumpkin.
Plant in hills 8 feet apart in May, among potatoes or corn, or in open field.

Connecticut Field-This is the kind from which to make good old-fashioned Yankee pumpkin pies. Very productive; fine also for feeding stock. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 20c; lb. 50c.

Black Jack-In this we have a decided novelty of real merit. In shape it resembles an over-grown Bull Nose Pepper. Color very dark green or black; very thick meat; shell as hard as a Hubbard squash. It came from the Azores lslands, and has proved a remarkable success. It usually weighs from ten to twelve pounds, keeps well and is of splendid quality. Pkt. 15c; oz. 50c.

Large Cheese-Very desirable for cooking purposes. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 30c; lb. $1.

Cushaw-Light cream color; flesh salmon color; resembling the winter Crook-Neck Squash in shape; somewhat tender. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10; 1/4 lb. 30c; lb. $1.

Sweet Pumpkin-Great favorite. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 30c; lb. $1.

Mammoth Etampes-A new variety which grows to an enormous size. It is considerably flattened at both ends. Color bright red, presents a very handsome
appearance, very thick meated and of excellent quality; very early and productive. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 60c; lb. $2.

Possum Nose-Form large oval; color bluish gray with narrow stripes from stem to blossom grows readily to a weight of thirty-five to fifty pounds, with thick flesh of a rich yellow color, and a very fine quality; matures early and is a good keeper. It is said to rival the Hubbard Squash in fineness of grain and cooking qalities [qualities]. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 60c; lb. $2.

Radish.
For very early use, seed should be sown in hot beds in drills four or five inches apart and half an inch deep. As soon as the ground can be worked, sow in drills 12 inches apart on thoroughly enriched, light, warm, sandy soil, protected on the north and west if possible. For a succession, sow at intervals of two weeks until midsummer. Spring and summer varieties should always be eaten when quite young, as they are apt to become pithy and tough when full grown. The winter varieties should be sown about the time of turnip sowing. Good radishes cannot be raised on poor soil. They require quick growth. Our seed is imported direct from Europe and is the best to be had.

Per Packet, Five Cents.

Early Scarlet White Tip-A beautiful variety; quite ornamental, for table use, and is becoming quite popular. Turnip shaped. Oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 25c; lb. 75c.
[Image: Drawing/Scratchboard illustration of cluster of radishes, Caption-Early Scarlet.]

Early Scarlet Turnip-Very early, rich colored, crisp and tender; flesh white. Oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 25c; lb. 75c.

Early White Turnip- Like the preceding except color, which is pure white. Oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 25c; lb. 75c.

Scarlet Olive Shaped-Early and well adapted for forcing or general crop. Skin fine scarlet; flesh rose colored, tender and crisp. Oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 25c; lb. 75c.
[Image: Drawing/Scratchboard illustration of cluster of oval-shaped radishes, Caption-Scarlet Olive.]

White Olive-Different from the other only in color. Oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 25c; lb. 75c.

Rose Olive-Similar to the others, except color, which is bright rose. Oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 25c; lb. 75c.

[Image: Drawing/Scratchboard illustration of cluster of oval-shaped radishes, Caption-French Breakfast.]
French Breakfast-Beautiful scarlet color tipped with white, which makes it very ornamental on the table. It is oval shaped, of quick growth, very tender and crisp. Oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 25c; lb. 75c.

Wood's Early Frame-In shape between Olive and Long Scarlet; very early, splendid for forcing and should be more extensively used by market gardeners. Great favorite wherever used. Oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 25c; lb. 75c.

Early Long Scarlet, Short Top-Very extensively grown, and very tender when grown quickly. It is the best standard variety for market gardeners and private use. It is uniformly straight and smooth, bright scarlet. Oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 25c; lb. 75c.
[Image: Drawing/Scratchboard illustration of cluster of long, slim radishes, Caption-Long Scarlet.]

Covent Garden Long Scarlet-An improved Long Scarlet. Oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 30c; lb. $1.