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Iowa Seed Company, Des Moines, Iowa.
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Early Cluster - Grows in clusters, is extremely productive and of good quality. Our seed of this variety was grown on our home farm, and we think it cannot be excelled in purity; (See cut;) per lb. $1; 1/4 lb. 30c; oz.10c... 5.
NICHOLS' MEDIUM GREEN- A new variety which is the result of careful selection. Fruit of medium length, nearly cylindrical, very uniform in shape and of good color when young; per lb. $1.25; 1/4 lb. 35c; oz.10c... 5.
Early Frame, or Short Green- One of the best, well-known; per lb. $1; 1/4 lb. 30c; oz. 10c... 5.
GREEN PROLIFIC- One of the best pickling sorts. Its characteristics are its very uniform growth, seldom yielding fruit too large for pickling, and its immense productiveness; per lb. $1; 1/4 lb. 30c; oz. 10c... 5.
Boston, or Jersey Pickle- Is used almost exclusively by the market gardeners near Boston for pickling, and it makes as good short pickle as any on the list; per lb., $1; 1/4 lb., 80c; oz. 10c... 5.
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IMPROVED LONG GREEN--Old standard sort; crisp, tender, good flavor; per lb. 90c; 1/4 lb. 35c; oz. 15c... 5.
ASTRO--A new large variety. See description with novelties, page 2. In packets only, each... 15.
Russian Netted--This is really a curiosity in the Cucumber family, and withal a variety of excellent quality; per 1/4 lb. 65c; oz. 20c... 5.
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SNAKE--A singular and remarkable curiosity, growing sometimes to a length of six feet, and coiled up like a snake. In packets only, each... 10.
London Long Green--One foot in length, flesh greenish white; per lb. $1; 1/4 lb. 30c; oz. 10c... 5.
West India Gherkin, or Burr--For pickling only; per 1/4 lb. 75c; oz. 20c... 5.

DANDELION--Ger. Pardeblum.
One ounce will sow about 100 feet of drill.
Those who only know the Dandelion as the persistent weed of our roadsides and lawns, know no more of its real value than one who has only seen the poisonous wild parsnip or carrot knows of the value of these vegetables. The improved variety makes one of the earliest and best greens in cultivation. It is used also for blanching for salad. The roots when dried and roasted are often employed as a substitute for coffee. The seed should be sown in May or June, in drills half an inch deep and twelve inches apart, and the earth firmly pressed over the seed. The plants will be ready for use the following spring.
American Improved--Per 1/4 lb. $1.25; oz. 40c. 10.
Thick-Leaved French--Seven hundred bushels of this sort have been grown on three-fourths of an acre; per 1/4 lb. $1.25; oz. 40c... 10.

EGG PLANT--Ger. Eierpflanse.
One ounce will produce about 1,000 plants.
A tender plant which should be started quite early in a hot-bed or box in the house, which must be kept warm. Late in spring transplant to open ground, two and a half feet apart each way in warm, rich soil.
Early Long Purple- Hardy and productive six to eight inches long; per 1/4 lb. 90c; oz. 25c... 5.
IMPROVED NEW YORK- Extra large and choice, fine flavor. (See cut;) per 1/4 lb. $1.50; oz. 40c... 10.
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Black Pekin--The fruit of this handsome variety is jet black, round in form and very solid; per 1/4 lb. $1.50; oz. 40c... 10.
NEW JERSEY IMPROVED - An improvement on the Improved New York. Gardeners should try this. In packets only, each... 15.

ENDIVE- Ger. Endivien.
One ounce will sow 60 square feet.
Extra Curled - Sow early and thin, cover slightly. Soon as large enough, thin to nine inches apart. When leaves are eight inches long, tie them together with string near the top to blanch; this must be done when quite dry. Before cold weather, take up for winter, being careful to leave a small amount of dirt around the roots. Store in dry cellar with plenty of fresh air; per 1/4 lb. 75c; oz. 20c... 5.

GARLIC- Ger. Knoblauch.
A specie of Onions propagated by offsets; used for flavoring soups, stews and other dishes. Divide a bulb in small parts and plant tbem in early spring, in rows one foot apart, and from two to five inches between the plants in the rows. The crop matures in August, when it is harvested like the Onion.
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Garlic Sets--Per lb. 50c, postpaid; by express, per lb. 30c.

GOURDS.
The following four varieties will be found quite serviceable in any household. No one would think, without having tried them, of the many uses they can be put to. Cultivate as Cucumbers, or they may be trained over lattice-work or utilized to cover stumps or fences.
Dipper Gourd--Makes a more light and convenient dipper than can be bought; per oz. 20c... 5.
Dish Cloth Gourd, or Sponge Cucumber--The seed of this variety is enveloped in a sponge-like cloth, which is excellent for the purpose described; per oz. 50c... 10.
Sugar Trough--Very convenient for buckets,
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baskets, nest boxes, etc. Sometimes grow so large as to hold ten gallons each; per oz. 20c... 5.
Nest Egg--Very closely resembles an egg, and makes an excellent subsitutue for a nest egg.
Housewives will also find them handy in darning stockings; per oz. 25c... 5.
Mixed Varieties--Per oz. 25c. 5.
For Ornamental Gourds, see Flower Seeds.

IMPROVED GROUND CHERRY.
The fruit has a pleasant strawberry-like flavor and is much esteemed, and by some considered indispensable for pies, sauce, etc., both green and dry. When dried they resemble raisins somewhat. See description with novelties, page 2; per oz. 75c; 1/2 oz. 40c... 10.