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IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA. 5

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WHITE PORTUGAL
RED GLOBE
YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS
LARGE RED WETHERSFIELD
WHITE GLOBE
NEW CROP
AMERICAN ONION SEED

BIG ONIONS.
MAMMOTH PRIZETAKER-This is without doubt the largest, handsomest,
finest flavored, and in every way the best variety of yellow onion in the world.
It is admittedly the largest of all varieties. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 60c, lb.
$1.50; 4 lbs., not prepaid, $5.00.
COPPER KING or MAMMOTH POMPEII.-Have been grown to the enormous weight of FIVE POUNDS and SIX OUNCES. Copper color, flesh pure white, fine grained and mild. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 60c, lb. $1.75.
MAMMOTH SILVER KING.-This giant sort is the largest of all white onions. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 1/4 lb, 75c; lb.$2.25.
GIANT VESUVIUS. -This grand new mammoth variety is a foreign sort. Globe-shaped, red, grows to an immense size and has pleased all who have tried it. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 75c, lb. $2.25.
MAMMOTH WHITE PRIZEWINNER.-One enthusiastic grower says, "I raised a White Prizewinner measuring 17 inches in circumference and weighing over 4 pounds, which astonished my neighbors and took first prize at county fair." Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, 1/4 lb. 90c, lb. $3.00.

AUSTRALIAN BROWN.-A new, medium sized wonderfully hard and solid variety. Color is a peculiar clear amber brown. In keeping qualities it exceeds any other variety that we know of. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25, 4 lbs. not prepaid, $4.00.
EXTRA EARLY BARLETTA.-This is the very earliest onion in cultivation. They are of pure paper white color, very mild and delicate in flavor, 1 1/2 inches in diameter, and [1/?] of an inch in thickness. For table use and pickling it is most valuable. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 65c, lb. $2.00.
LARGE RED WETHERSFIELD.-The standard sort throughout the west, as they are the most hardy, and immense crops can be raised when more tender sorts are not
profitable. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 35c, lb. $1.20; 4 lbs., not prepaid, $4.00.
WHITE PORTUGAL OR SILVER SKIN.-Matures early, mild flavor, medium size. Best variety to grow sets. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 70c, lb. $2.25; 4 lbs., not prepaid, $8.00.
LARGE WHITE GLOBE.-This is comparatively a good keeper and undoubtedly the best white sort. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 70c, lb $2.25; 4 lbs. not prepaid, $8.00.
EXTRA EARLY RED.-Matures very early. It is recommended particularly for the north and northwest. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25; 4 lbs., not prepaid, $4.25.
SOUTHPORT RED GLOBE.-Grows to a large size, skin deep red, flesh fine grained, mild and tender. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.60; 4 lbs. not prepaid, $5.75.

Special Prices.
As prices named above are subject to change during the season, we request persons desiring to purchase a large quantity of onion seed to write for special quotations.

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YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS.-Round or globed-shaped variety of large size, very firm and best of keepers; has yielded 1,000 bushels per acre, and one of our customers states that his crop averaged over 800 bushels per acre for nine years. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 35c, lb. $1.20, 4 lbs., not prepaid, $4.00.

OKRA, OR GUMBO.
DWARF WHITE VELVET.-Pods round, of an attractive appearance, very tender and of a superior flavor. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 14 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

PARSNIPS.
IMPROVED TABLE GUERNSEY.-A greatly improved and wonderfully fine strain of the Guernsey Hollow Crown Parsnip. A very heavy cropper; the roots are smooth, with a deep hollow crown and a small top. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 65c.

PARSLEY.
MARKET GARDENER'S.-An extra choice stock, with dark green beautifully curled mossy leaves, very ornamental in its growth, and very productive. Most valuable for either garnishing or flavoring. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c.
CHAMPION MOSS CURLED.-A very select stock, most beautifully crimped and curled. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c.
HAMBURG.-Turnip rooted variety, used for flavoring soups, etc. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c. 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 65c.

TOBACCO.
MAMMOTH MUSCATELLE.-Originated in the private gardens of the Shah of Persia. Very early, leaves long, small ribbed, of finest possible texture. Pkt. 5c, oz. 35c, 1/4 lb. 85c.
BIG HAVANA.-The most popular of all. Heavy cropper, fine texture, delightful flavor, earliest cigar variety to mature and ripen. Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c, 1/4 lb. 80c.
CONNECTICUT SEED LEAF.-Well adapted to this climate. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 65.

PEAS.
Wrinkled sorts are marked *.
Prices include postage. Pints at one-half the quart rates. 15c per quart discount if sent by express. Our packets contain about 2 ounces.
IOWA CHALLENGE.-An extra early variety of superior merit which is a favorite with Des Moines market gardeners. The good qualities of the Extra Early are the most nearly brought to perfection in the Challenge. Vines 18 inches. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 50c. By express, 1/2 pk $1.00, pk. $1.70.
*PREMIUM GEM -Height 1 foot; early and prolific. Pods long and of dark green color. A popular sort for family use. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 12c, qt. 45c. By express, 1/2 pk. $1.20, pk. $2.25.
*AMERICAN WONDER.-The most popular extra early variety for the family garden, growing about 10 inches high, and produces a profusion of well-filled pods packed with finest peas. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 20c. qt. 60c. By express, 1/2 pk. $1.40, pk. $2.50.
ALASKA.-Height 2 feet, pods rather small, dark green color, well filled, earliest pea known. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c. qt. 50c. By express, 1/2 pk. $1.10, pk. $1.90.

FIRST AND BEST.-A standard first early variety, popular with gardeners in all parts of the country. Crop is very short this year. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 12, qt. 40c. By express, 1/2 pk. 90c, pk. $1.50.
*ABUNDANCE.-A standard medium early sort. Large and productive. Pkt 5c. 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 45c. By express, 1/2 pk. 85c, pk. $1.50.
*NOTT'S EXCELSIOR.-Mr. George Buchanan writes: "I found these peas a very distinct, pure sort, with many marked excellencies over the American Wonder, Premium Gem, Advancer, etc. The peas were ready for table use within forty-three days from planting·" Quality very superior. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 55c. By express, 1/2 pk. $1.25, pk. $2.25.
*IMPROVED STRATAGEM.-Late variety for family or market use. An enormous cropper. Pods long and filled with seven to nine large peas of extra fine quality. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 50c. By exp., 1/2 pk, $1.00, pk $1.75.
*DWARF CHAMPION.-lt is medium late and suited to main crop. Everyone who wants extra choice peas for family use should plant a few of these. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 50c. By express, 1/2 pk. 90c, pk. $1.60.
*TELEPHONE.-Immensely productive, of the finest quality and excellent, sugary flavor. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 20c, qt. 60c. By express, 1/2 pk. $1.25, pkt. $2.25.
*CHAMPION OF ENGLAND.-One of the richest, best flavored peas grown. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. [1?]c, qt. 40c. By express, 1/2 pk. 75c, pk. $1.25.
*JUNO.-Its height is two feet, its season from medium early to main crop. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 50c. By express, 1/2 pk. $1.00, pk. $1.75.
DWARF WHITE MARROW.-An improvement on the old Large White Marrowfat. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 10c, qt. 35c. By express, 1/2 pk. 50c, pk. 85c.
BLACK EYED MARROWFAT.-Is grown largely by gardeners and also sown as a field pea for stock. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 10c, qt. 85c. By express, 1/2 pk. 60c, pk. $1.00.

IF YOU KEEP A COW DON'T FAIL TO GROW PENCILARIA. 1/4 LB. (Sows 1/4 Acre,) 25 CENTS.