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Iowa Seed Company, Des Moines, Iowa.
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Pearl White Egg Plant.
Luscious Sugar Pea.
New Rose Turnip Radish.
Wisconsin Golden Salsify.
Scarlet Kashmyr Turnips.

Pearl White Egg Plant.
The fruit is pure, creamy white, with slight shading of a light green near the stem; beautiful in shape, resembling somewhat the purple variety, as large or larger in size, and more prolific. In eating quality it is superior, being more delicate, very fine grain and well flavored. It makes one of the most palatable dishes, either baked or fried. There is not a garden in the land which would not be improved by this vegetable being represented in its collection, and if once tried, it is sure to establish itself as a favorite. Per pkt. 10c, oz. 40c.

Mammoth Luscious Sugar Pea.
This is pronounced one of the greatest novelties in the pea line of recent introduction. Nothing has ever anywhere approached it in size or delicacy of flavor, it being far superior to the Melting Sugar or any other variety of peas, shelled or sugar. Dr. F. M. Hexamer, editor of the American Agriculturist, writes: "We have grown nearly every variety of Sugar Peas listed in seedsmen's catalogues, but have never seen anything to compare with the Mammoth Luscious." This new sugar pea bears pods much larger than any other variety, often six to seven inches long, and an inch and one-half broad. The pods are so long and broad that they should be sliced and boiled about ten or fifteen minutes when old, and have a little butter or sauce put over them, when they will be ready to supply the table, and make an excellent, nutrious [nutritious] dish. They should not be shelled, but the peas and pods eaten together, and as they contain so much sugar, starch and gluten, are very nutritious for family use. We likewise commend them for the rapidity with which they can be gathered and prepared for cooking, in comparison with the shell peas. You should certainly include Mammoth Luscious in your order. Per pkt. 10c, 1/2 pt. 20c, qt. 65c.

New Rose Turnip Radish.
There is a greater variety of color in radishes than in any other root crop grown, but a rose colored variety is, indeed, an acquisition. This is one of the best radishes we have ever seen, and is novel, eminently useful and beautiful. It is similar to the round, forcing varieties in shape and size, and has every feature of good selection, such as a small, compact top and a minature [miniature] root. It is very early requiring only twenty-three days to mature it, and remains in good condition for ten days, even in a trying season. But, undoubtedly, its chief charm is in its color, which is a soft rosy pink. A most attractive radish in the bunch, and its appearance is incomparable when prepared for the table. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25.

Wisconsin Golden Salsify.
A most distinct and valuable new sort that has proved highly satisfactory in our tests of the past three years so that we are now confident that it will suit our customers in every respect. It is of strong, vigorous growth; the leaves are dark green in color, finely crimped and curled. The roots are large, smooth, and have a decided yellow cast, which gives it its name. They cut smooth and even throughout, unusually brittle and never stringy. When prepared for the table are very rich, tender and delicious in flavor. Pkt. 10c.

Leonard's Warty Hubbard Squash.
This new strain of the Hubbard is a continued improvement upon our selected strain. The wartiness indicates a very hard shell, which is one of the best features of a long keeping squash; it also denotes extra choice quality--the harder and more warty the shell of a Hubbard, the more delicate and sweet the flesh. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.

Delicata Squash.
When we first saw this new variety we were not at all pleased with its appearance, as it is anything but handsome, and would not sell well in the market. We were, however, obliged to admit that it was very prolific, averaging 14 fruits to the vine, and it was the earliest of any vining squash on our place. When we tried it on the table we were really surprised at its extremely rich flavor, fine quality, dry and excellent. We highly recommend it for private use. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.

Scarlet Egg Plant.
Closely resembling the edible purple Egg Plant in growth of plant and shape of fruit and well worthy of growing because of the handsome and unique color, which is of a most intense brilliant scarlet; glossy and apparently varnished. Will make an attractive novelty in any flower garden. Seed per pkt. 5c.

Long Keeping Red Globe Onion.
One of the largest onion growers in this state has been at work for the past seventeen years to obtain a model onion for market. Each year he has selected the most perfect dark red, globe-shaped onions with the smallest top, and in order to obtain a strain which would keep well, he rejected any which showed signs of starting by spring. From this long continued selection he has obtained a strain which is far superior to any other we have ever seen. The bulbs are very hard, solid, and round as a ball and there are no scullions or thick necks among them. We kept several specimens in a warm steam-heated office for several weeks and they remained solid intact, while long specimens of other varieties produced sprouts 2 to 6 inches long. We have only sufficient seed this year to offer in small qualities, but we hope all onion growers will try them so as to know what to buy another season. Per pkt. 10c, oz. 25c.

Scarlet Kashmyr Turnip.
This new, extra early, bright scarlet colored turnip has a striking resemblance to a large radish, being as round and uniform in shape. The flesh is as white and crisp as a radish, and of most excellent cooking qualities. It matures almost as quickly as the earliest radish, being far ahead in this respect of any other turnip, and when cooked is of unsurpassed quality. Also a good keeper, and with its beautiful scarlet color, early maturity and fine quality, it is entitled to a place among our garden favorites, and will please everyone who gives it a trial. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25.