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SPECIALTIES AND NOVEL'l'IES FOR 1888.

Kolb Gem Water Melon.

To illustrate the great superiority of this melon over others, and show the esteem in which it is held in its native home, we have only to relate that in 1884, in Brooks county, Ga., there were planted 2,500 acres in melons for market, of which only 11 acres were of Kolb Gem. The next season out of the same number of acres planted (2,500,) all but 100 acres were Kolb Gem, the seed to plant which cost the growers from $2.50 to $4 per pound. We hav [have] undoubted authority for this statement, and this of itself should be abundant recommendation. The Kolb Gem melon grows of a more uniformly large size, opens up better, ships and keeps better, is more prolific and sells for nearly double the price in all the markets of the country than any other variety. They are suited for the North or South, East or West, near by or far away markets. In short they are perfection, and fill the bill in every particular. Every melon grower should get them at once. Our seed was grown for us this year, by the originator, R. F. Kolb, and you can depend on its quality. Per pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; 1/4 lb. 30 cts.; lb. $1.00.
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KOLB GEM WATER MELON.

HAVANA, ILL., Sept. 6, 1887,
For fine water melons the Kolb Gems beat them all; I had the finest melons from seed bought of you I have ever seen or raised, and I have raised all the kinds named in catalogue.
H. HILL.

OAK LEAVED LETTUCE.
The distinguishing feature of this new variety of Lettuce, is in its oak shaped leaves, the broader part set to stem and pointed at the tip, thus giving it a very unique, handsome and attractive appearance. It is of quick growth, has no bitterness of taste; is possessed of fine flavor and extreme tenderness, and it is slow in running to seed; in fact will remain in head for a month before its shoots appear. Per pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; 1/4 lb. 80 cts.; lb. $2.50.
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OAK LEAVED LETTUCE.

PAGE'S NEW STRIPED RICE POP CORN.
This splendid novelty, which is th [the] result of a cross between the best White and Red varieties of Rice Pop Corn we have been at work improving during the past five years, until now we have undoubtedly the best, handsomest and most attractive variety of Pop Corn in existence. We offered it to our customers last year for the first time, and are certain that it will prove a splendid acquisition with which all will be pleased.
The color is a clear translucent white, and each kernel is distinctly striped with bright crimson as shown in our illustration on the cover of this catalogue. The ears are of good size and well filled out; kernels are long and pointed resembling rice.
It ripens earlier than any other variety with which we are acquainted; is unsurpassed in productiveness, extremely tender when popped, bursting out very large, white as snow, and of finest quality. All should try it. Per pkt. 10 cts.; pt. 40 cts.; qt. 65 cts.; all by mail prepaid.

BECKERT'S CHARTIER RADISH.
Decidedly distinct in appearance from any Radish in cultivation. Its form is well defined by our engraving, the color at the top being crimson, running into pink about the middle, and from thence downward it is a pure waxy white.
We find the following record of it in our "Garden Notes:" "Planted April 15th, ready for market June 1st. One of the finest Radishes yet introduced, of strong growth, beautiful form, fine flavor, slow to become strong or to run to seed. Remains fit for use longer than any other spring Radish. A splendid Radish for market gardeners." Per pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; 1/4 lb. 30 cts.; lb. $1.00.
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BECKERT'S CHARTIER RADISH.

PEANUTS
Can be Grown in Iowa.
The variety which we offer is commonly called the "Red:" They are a very desirable variety as early as the earliest, the most hardy, very prolific and of the best quality. Boys, here is a chance for you. Think of growing Peanuts in your own garden, and having plenty of them to eat. Plant soon as ground becomes warm, from two to three feet apart each way. In cultivating keep blossoms covered with dirt as much as possible. "Splendid to fatten hogs and children." Price per large package, 10 cts.;
lb. post paid, 50 cts.

GRAND MOUND, IOWA, Sept. 17, 1887.
I take pleasure to inform you that I am perfectly satistied with your seeds that I received from you. We are all pleased with Iowa Seeds, and think they are the best seed we ever bought.
EMILY STEMPLE.

DANVILLE, IOWA, August 31, 1887.
All the seeds we bought from you proved to be all good, can't be better, and the varieties are all the very best, at least we think so.
HENRY FUNCK.