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IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA.

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Beauful Fairy Roses.

Of Marvelous Grace and Beauty. Something every one can succeed with! Sure to give satisfaction! They bloom in immense clusters 25 to 50 together on a single stem. The flowers are of singular purity, and resemble miniature camellias in their regularity. They are wonderfully beautiful and bloom constantly, and are entirely distinct from every other rose, and must become very popular. They are elegant, blooming as freely as a geraniun, and require as little care. They are quite hardy, requiring but slight protection even in the North. Excellent for cemetery planting, for out-door bedding, and for growing in pots. Nothing can be handsomer for button-hole and corsage bouquets.

MINATURE - The smallest rose in cultivation; the flowers, which are only about the size of a silver dime, are produced in great profusion, and are very double; the edges of the petals are finely fringed, giving it a striking and beautiful appearance. It is a delicate rose color on opening, changing to pure white as the flowers expand. Plants 15c each.

LITTLE WHITE PET. - Very handsome, pure white, perfect-shaped flower. A strong grower and profuse bloomer. Very hardy. Plants 20 cents each.

MIGNONETTE. - As the name would denote, this is deliciously scented; the flowers are blush or soft rose, borne in dense heads - we have had trusses with over 200 flowers and buds on each at the same time. 15 cts. each.

PERLE d'OR. - Color of the buds beautiful nankeen yellow with vivid orange center, each petal tipped white, changing to buff-tinged rose in the open flower. 15 cts. each.

One plant each of the four "Fairies" for 60 cents.

Rare and Beautiful Orchids.
Of all the flower plants grown, there are none which are at the present time attracting such general attention as the Orchids, and it is strange that they are not more generally cultivated. For beauty and peculiar structure no other order of plants can surpass them. Many of the varieties are easily grown, and flower freely. Plants are somewhat expensive, many ranging from $25.00 to $100.00 each. We list only the cheaper varieties, such as will do well in a window-garden, conservatory, green-house or fernery. Don't be afraid to put a little money into them, and you will be pleased, we are sure, and amply repaid. Many of the varieties are as easily grown as Geraniums or Heliotrope, and will do well in any house where Heliotrope can be grown in winter, and where the heat is kept as low as possible by shading and syringing during the hot months of June, July and August. They prosper in any place where Rex Begonias can be grown. During the winter months give the plants plenty of sun, and at the same time merely enough water to prevent bulbs from shriveling. Many varieties do much better on blocks or in hanging baskets, and it is easier to grow them in this way than in pots. Price of plants, $1.00 each, or 6 all different for $5.00, postpaid. Larger plants established on blocks at $2.00 to $10.00 each. These can only be sent by express.

New Pansy Geraniums or Pelargoniums.
FRED. DORNER. - Flowers large and perfect, in medium trusses; of the Odier style of Fancy-Pelargoniums, with five blotched petals; throat and edge of pure white. Each petal shaded toward the center with a rich carmine pink, with a glowing crimson blotch on each petal, of which the upper two are the larger. It belongs to the well-known Lady Washington or Fancy Pelargoniums that are perpetual bloomers, continuing fully seven months in the year. For a winter-blooming window plant it is unsurpassed, flowering freely and abundantly in any ordinary living-room. Plants 20 cts. each.

FREDDIE HEINEL. - Another new variety similar to above, except the color, which is pure white with a pink blotch in each petal. Those who want something elegant for parlor decoration should have these two magnificent novelties. Plants 20 cts. each.

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