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Iowa Seed Company, Des Moines, Iowa. 19 [image] 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. [image] 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. [image] 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. [image] 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. [image] 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, [image] 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.

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HERBS. See list at end of Vegetables.

HORSE RADISH SETS. See list of Vegetable Plants.

KALE, OR BORECOLE- Ger. Blatter-Kohl. One ounce will produce about 3,000 plants. This most excellent vegetable deserves to be more generally cultivated, being hardier than Cabbage, and furnishing most excellent greens during winter and early spring. It is also a splendid winter tood for poultry. Is quite hardy and is improved by frost. Cultivate same as Cabbage. For winter, sow in September and treat as Spinach, giving it a light covering of straw or litter to protect from severe cold. Dwarf German Green - Best for winter greens; per lb. $1; 1/4 lb. 35c; oz. 10c... 5. Tall Curled Scotch- Per lb. $1; 1/4 lb. 35c; oz. 10c... 5 .

KOHL RABI--Ger. Kohlrabi. One ounce will sow a 200 foot drill. An excellent vegetable, intermediate between the [image] Cabbage and turnip. Sow in rows in May or June, eighteen inches apart, thinning to eight inches between the plants. Cook as Turnips. Early White Vienna--Flesh white and tender, best market sort; per lb. $2; 1/4 lb. 65c; oz. 20c... 5. Early Purple Vienna--Per lb. $2; 1/4 lb. 65c; oz. 20c... 5.

LEEK- Ger. Lauch. One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill. This is a branch of the Onion family, and is preferred by some to the Onion. Sow [image] early in spring, and when plants are three or four inches high, thin to eight inches apart. Hoe the earth well up to the stalk to blanch it. London Flag- Very hardy; per 1/4 lb. 50c; oz. 15c... 5. LARGE ROUEN- A favorite variety with market gardeners. Largest and most uniform of all; per 1/4 lb. 75c; oz. 20c... 5.

LETTUCE- Ger. Lattich. One ounce will sow 120 feet of drill. Probably no vegetable is more universally used than Lettuce, and to be fully appreciated must be brought to the table fresh and unwilted. As it requires but little room, and is of the easiest culture, there are few families that cannot have it direct from the bed. The quality of Lettuce depends largely upon a rapid and vigorous growth. Sow in hot-beds in March, and in open ground as early as it can be worked, thinly in drills one foot apart. For a succession, sow every three weeks during the season. The soil should be rich and mellow. Thin out plants as they grow, so that the plants left to head will stand ten to twelve inches apart in the rows. Early Curled Silesia- Large loose heads, excellent flavor; per 1/4 lb. 40c; oz. 15c... 5. Early Curled Simpson- An improved variety of the preceding; per 1/4 lb. 40c; oz. 15c... 5. TENNIS BALL, or Boston Market- One of the earliest heading varieties, being very compact and solid, very best for hot-bed culture, but it runs to seed so rapidly that for out-door culture it is not recommended; per 1/4 lb. 40c; oz. 15c... 5. Early Prize Head, Improved Head or Imperial Head- Heads well, tender, slow running to seed, first-class for summer, leaves dark, reddish brown; per 1/4 lb. 40c; oz. 15c... 5. HUBBARD'S MARKET- This variety of Lettuce is one of the best forcing Lettuces ever introduced. Its merits are: Good size, compact although not solid heads, fine flavor, hardiness, and long keeping quality after being cut. Market gardeners often pack in boxes for shipment, and frequently remaining a week after cutting, is found to be in good salable condition; per 1/4 lb. 65c; oz. 20c... 5. ALL THE YEAR ROUND- Excellent, very large, dark green color, quite curly, don't form solid heads, but is very compact. As its name indicates, it is good for all seasons; per 1/4 lb. 60c; oz. 20c... 5. [image]

HANSON--Extra large and solid heads, light green. This is the favorite variety with Des Moines market gardeners; per lb. $1.25; 1/4 lb. 35c; oz. 15c. 5. Ice Drumhead--Much liked in some localities. Is better for the hot-bed than out of doors; per 1/4 lb. 30c; oz. 10c... 5. Black Seeded Simpson--Resists the heat very well; per 1/4 lb. 40c; oz. 15c... 5. SALAMANDER--(New)--Excellent variety for summer use, as it withstands the heat and drouth admirably and is very slow in running to seed. Forms immense heads 12 to 24 inches in diameter, although not very solid, attains size early, light green; per 1/4 lb. 50c; oz. 20c... 5. GREEN FRINGED--It is of a very delicate [image] and peculiar shade of green, the inner parts of the leaves white, with the edges beautifully cut and fringed. Its ornamental character makes it very desirable for garnishing and table decoration. Quality is not as good as some other varieties, but its handsome appearance makes it the best selling variety for market men. There were times during the past summer when it was about the only variety which could be sold on the Des Moines market; per 1/4 lb. 60c; oz. 20c... 5. DEACON--See description with novelties, page 1; per oz. 30c... 10. Oak-Leaved--See description with novelities, page 10; per oz. 35c... 10. Golden Heart--Produces heads of a very large size, firm and solid, and grows quickly. Outer color dark green, leaves delicately curled; within the heart is a beautiful, rich, golden yellow; quality excellent; per 1/4 lb. 50c; oz. 20c... 5. Silver Ball- Produces a beautiful head, very firm, solid and compact, with handsomely curled leaves. It comes early and stands a long while before running to seed. A most excellent variety, both for early spring and summer use; per 1/4 lb. 60c; oz. 20c... 5. New Tomhannock - This forms a beautiful plant 10 to 12 inches high by 9 to 10 inches across. The edges of the outer leaves are of a glossy reddish bronze, handsomely wrinkled, within the leaves are almost white. In our test it made large heads quicker than any other variety, but the leaf stalks are too large and cumbersome; per oz. 25c... 5. BURPEE'S HARDHEAD- Very large, dark brownish green, forms good solid heads of good quality. Grows slowly and stands heat well; per 1/4 lb. 75c; oz. 25c... 5. Curled India- Resembles Drumhead, but later; of fine quality; per 1/4 lb. 60c; oz. 15c... 5. Paris White Cos- Tender, brittle, mild flavor, very superior quality, must be tied up or blanched under pots to develop its good qualities; per 1/4 lb. 50c; oz. 15c... 5. MIXED VARIETIES- Seed of about twenty early, medium and late sorts mixed together, thus giving Lettuce for the table during the entire season, and giving an opportunity to examine all the leading varleties with but little expense, per oz. 25c... 10.

MARTYNIA--(For Pickles.) One ounce will plant 100 hills. Plant in May, in hills four feet apart. The seed pods which are used quite largely for pickling, should be gathered when they are green and tender; per 1/4 lb. 75c; oz. 25c... 10.

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MELON- Musk- Ger. Melone. One ounce will plant about 80 hills; two pounds to the acre. The soil best adapted to the culture of Melons is a warm, rich, sandy loam. Plant in hills five or six feet apart each way, ten to twelve seeds in each hill. When they begin to vine, thin out, leaving only four of the most thrifty. As Melons are very sensitive to cold, they should not be planted till the settled warm weather sets in, in this latitude about the middle of May. Cultivation should commence as soon as the plants appear above the ground, and be kept up once a week until the vines interfere too much. Jenny Lind- A small, very early Melon of most [image] delicious flavor; nearly round, flattened at the ends; distinctly ribbed and finely netted, green fleshed. (See cut;) per lb. $1; 1/4 lb. 30c; oz. 10c... 5. GOLDEN NETTED GEM- A very early, rather small round Melon, with thick light green flesh of luscious flavor. Very productive, of a handsome appearance and very uniform in size; keeps well after picking; lb. $1; 1/4 lb. 30c; oz. 10c... 5. Orange Christiana- One of the earliest and most delicious of all varieties; per lb. $1; 1/4 lb. 30c; oz. 10c... 5. EMEREALD GEM--A splendid novelty. See description on page 6; per oz. 25c... 10. THE PRINCESS- See description with novelties, page 9. In packets only, each... 15. MILLER'S ORANGE CREAM--A splendid novelty of 1887. Entirely different from any other Melon on the list; shallow ribbed, thin rind, finely netted; the flesh varies from a light green to a rich salmon in color, owing, we believe, to its being a hybrid; flavor is very sweet; per oz. 25c... 10. Skillman's Fine Netted--Flesh green, sugary and excellent quality; lb. $1; 1/4 lb. 30c; oz. 10c. 5. Green Citron--Per lb. $1; 1/4 lb. 30c; oz. 10c... 5. Green Nutmeg--Fruit oval, good size, rich, exquisite flavor; a general favorite; per lb. 90c; 1/4 lb. 25c; oz. 10c... 5. BAY VIEW--This variety which is so rapidly [image] growing in favor is of large size, deliciously rich, sweet and luscious. Our crop of this did magnifcently this year, and our seed cannot be excelled. (See cut;) per lb. $1; 1/4 lb. 30c; oz. 10c... 5. Casaba--One of the largest and best Musk Melons in cultivation. Flesh green, very sweet, melting and delicious; per lb. $1; 1/4 lb. 30c; oz. 10c... 5. Improved Cantelope--Large size, flesh light green, most delicious flavor, superior for market or private gardens; per lb. 90c; 1/4 lb. 25c; oz. 10c... 5. Surprise--Thin, cream colored skin, thickly netted; flesh deep salmon color, very thick and highly flavored; surprisingly productive; per lb. $1; 1/4 lb. 30c; oz. 10c... 5. BIRD'S CANTELOPE-- See description with novelties, page 3; per oz. 25c... 10. IMPROVED EARLY HACKENSACK--A new variety and one of the best grown; oz. 25c. 10. NEW BANANA--See description with novelties, page 5; per oz. 25c... 10. Turk's Cap, or Hackensack-- Large size, deeply ribbed and netted; flesh green, thick and of delicious flavor; per lb. $1; 1/4 lb. 30c; oz. 10c... 5. Montreal Market--Uniformly of large size, averaging from fifteen to twenty pounds in weight. Flesh very thick and of fine flavor; per lb. $1; 1/4 lb. 30c; oz. 10c... 5.

MELON-- Water--- Ger. Wasser-Melone. One ounce will plant about 60 hills. It is of the utmost improtance that all Melon growers should have the very best of seeds, and those who have given our seeds a trial in the past are so well pleased that they continue to use them. It pays to have the best. Plant in hills eight feet apart and cultivate same as Musk Melon. STOKES' EXTRA EARLY--See description novelty sheet, page 4; per 1/4 lb. 85c; oz. 25c... 10. VICK'S EARLY--A new variety of medium size; flesh bright pink, solid and sweet; said to be the earliest variety in cultivation; per lb. $1.25; 1/4 lb. 35c; oz. 10c... 5. Phinney's Early- Flesh deep red, superior qualiity [quality], early and productive, valuable market variety; per lb. $1; 1/4 lb. 30c; oz. 10c... 5. PEERLESS, or Ice Cream-(White Seeded)- Of unquestionable quality, medium size, thin rind, flesh bright scarlet; lb. 90c; 1/4 lb. 25c; oz. 10c. 5. TRUE DARK ICING,or Ice Rind- There are two distinct types of this melon; this one, which we consider the best, is known as the dark icing. It is a very solid sort with a thin rind, and possesses a most delicious flavor; per lb. $1; 1/4 lb. 30c; oz. 10c... 5. OMELER's TRIUMPH- See description in novelty list page 7. In packets only, each... 15. KOLB'S GEM- See description in novelty list, page 10; per lb. $1; 1/4 lb. 30c; oz. 10... 5. JOHNSON'S CHRISTMAS- See description in novelty list, page 7; per 1/4 lb. 90c; oz. 25c... 10. Long Light Icing--This strain of the Icing Melon while not as well liked here as the Dark Icing, is still very popular in some sections; per lb. $1; 1/4 lb. 30c; oz. 10c... 5. Landreth's Boss--A new large, long Melon, which is unexcelled in quality and very showy in appearance. You will be pleased with it; per lb. $1; 1/4 lb. 30c; oz. 10c... 5. True Georgia Rattlesnake, or Gipsy--Fruit large, oblong, striped; flesh red, of fine quality. An excellent variety for market; per lb. $1; 1/4 lb. 30c; oz. 10c... 5. Haskell's Excelsior--Flesh bright red, very superior quality, large size, frequently weighing over forty pounds; per lb. $1; 1/4 lb. 30c; oz. 10c... 5. Mountain Sprout--Lb. 75c; 1/4 lb. 25c; oz. 10c. 5. Mountain Sweet--Per lb. 75c; 1/4 lb. 25c; oz. 10c. 5. Orange--A curiosity. The rind of this variety when ripe, peels of from the flesh like the skin of an orange, leaving it a very handsome fruit to place on the table; per 1/4 lb. 45c; oz. 15c... 6. Cuban Queen -- This is certainly one of the [image] largest Melons in cultivation. The skin is beautifully striped, light and dark green; flesh is dark red, very solid, crisp and sugary. They always command an extra price in the market because of their great size and handsome appearance. (See cut;) per lb. $1; 1/4 lb. 30c; oz. 10c... 5. Black Spanish -- Large size, almost round, skin dark green, flesh red; per lb. 75c; 1/4 lb. 25c; oz. 10c... 5. SCALY BARK--The rind is very thin, yet so [image] tough and strong that the Melons will bear any amount of handling without bursting or cracking open. The flesh is light crimson in color, very tender and of excellent flavor. The average weight is thirty-five pounds. (See cut;) per lb. $1; 1/4 lb. 30c; oz. 10c... 5. PRIDE OF GEORGIA--Is a dark green mottled color; nearly oval, ridged like an orange, grows partly upon its end; is firm, will ship well, and when well cultivated in good soil, attains a large size, and is very sweet and crisp; lb. $1.15; 1/4 lb. 35c; oz. 10c. 5. MAMMOTH IRON CLAD--The claims of this new variety are said by the introducer to be, first, uniformly larger in size than any other variety known, the whole crop averaging 50 pounds each, while hundreds of specimens weighed from 60 to 70 pounds each; second, its great attractiveness, the shape being the most perfect that could be desired, being oblong and carrying its full size well towards the ends; third, quality equal if not superior to any other sort, never failing to cut solid, with a dainty red color; rich, sugary flavor, and a melting deliciousness that is sure to captivate; fourth, firmness, making the best shippers in the whole list; per lb. $1.25; 1/4 lb. 35c; oz. 10c... 5. Sculptured Seeded--Cream colored flesh; per lb. $1.25; 1/4 lb. 35c; oz. 10c... 5. Colorado Preserving--The best melon for preserving; per lb. $1.50; 1/4 lb. 40c; oz. 15c... 5. Citron--For preserves; per lb. $1; 1/4 lb. 30c; oz. 10c... 5.

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ONION- Ger. Zwiebel. One ounce will sow about 100 feet of drill; four pounds will sow one acre. This is, with perhaps the one exception ot Cabbage, the most important crop grown both in market and family gardens, and there is no other vegetable where the quality of the seed exerts a greater influence upon the crop than in Onions. There is more

MONEY IN ONIONS

grown from the seed than in almost any other crop. Those grown from our select

HIGH GRADE ONION SEED

possess the following qualifications of superior merit: 7 POINTS Earliness, Productiveness, Reliability, Perfect Shaped Bulbs, Solidity, Fine Texture and Keeping Qualities. Sowing seed to produce large Onions is the cheapest, easiest, best and most satisfactory way. Large Onions can easily be grown the first year from the seed by obtaining our seed which is all northern grown, and new, crop of 1887. It won't pay you to use the cheap imported or southern grown seeds which produce a large proportion of scullions and Onions that will not keep well. Poor seed, even as a gift, is the dearest the planter can use. We want you to try our seed, and have therefore put the price down to as low a rate as good, reliable seed can be sold at. Culture--As early as the ground can be worked in the spring, sow the seed in drills fourteen inches apart, covering one-half inch. They should be in rich sandy soil, which is as from from weeds as possible. Commence hoeing soon as rows can be seen; skim the ground over the surface; avoid stirring deeply, and work the soil away from the bulbs. At second hoeing, weed carefully and thoroughly by hand. When the tops die, pull and spread evenly over the ground; stir or turn until fully dried, then cut the tops one-half inch from the bulb. For Pickles or Sets--Good ground should be prepared as above, and the seed should be sown very thickly in broad drills, about forty pounds to the acre. See description of tools for the cultivation of Onions on another page. Lang's Hand Weeder--Gives the best satisfaction as a small hand tool in the culture of Onions, and we can recommend it to all. Don't fail to include one in your order. [image] [Lang's Weeder, PAT. APPLIED FOR] Price, 25 cents each, or $2.60 per dozen; or postpaid for 30 cents each.

[center box] DRAWN FROM NATURE. [image] No. 1, Extra Early Red; No. 2, Large Red Wethersfield; No. 3, Yellow Globe Danvers; No. 4, White Portugal; No. 5, Extra Early Pearl; No. 6, White Globe.

EXTRA EARLY BLOOMSDALE PEARL--Earliest of all. Pearly white translucent, growing almost with the rapidity of a Radish, form flat, flavor very mild. Wonderfully fine. Try it; per lb. $5; 1/4 lb. $1.50; oz. 40c... 10. Extra Early Red--Very early, matures about two weeks before the Wethersfield; per lb. $2.25; 1/4 lb. 65c; oz. 20c... 5. White Portugal, or Silver Skin--Matures early; very mild flavor, medium size and generally preferred for table use; not a good keeper; per lb. $3; 1/4 lb. 90c; oz. 25c... 5. LARGE RED WETHERSFIELD--The standard sort throughout the west, as they are more hardy, and immense crops can be raised when more tender varieties would fail. They grow to a large size, fine form, skin deep purplish red, moderately fine grained and strong flavor. Very productive, and an excellent keeper. For shipping purposes it is considered one of the best, as it will bear almost any amount of handling without any apparent injury; per lb. 1.80; 1/4 lb. 50c; oz. 15c 5. YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS--Although not quite so large as the above, we consider it a better Onion in every way for general use; per lb. $2.00; 1/4 lb. 65c; oz. 20c... 5. LARGE WHITE GLOBE--The handsomest market variety we have ever seen. Large size, oval form, very even, mild and pleasant flavor, good keeper, out-sells every other variety; per lb. $3; 1/4 lb. 90c; oz. 30c. 5. Southport Red Globe--Differs from above only in color; per lb. $2.25; 1/4 lb. 65c; oz. 20c... 5. Yellow Dutch--Per lb. $2; 1/4 lb. 60c; oz. 20c... 5. IMPORTED VARIETIES. Most of these varieties grow to an enormous size, and are more mild flavored than any of the above. We recommend all to try at least a few for their own home use, or for early market. They do not keep well in this climate. MAMMOTH SILVER KING--See description on novelty sheet; lb. $4.25; 1/4 lb. $1.25; oz. 35c... 10. NEW MAMMOTH SPANISH KING--This is the celebrated Spanish fancy Onion, which is annually imported from Spain, and sold by confectioners and fruit dealers in all the larger cities at from 25 to 50 cents each. They do well in this country, and have been grown here to the weight of 3 3-4 pounds. Skin is of a rich yellow color, while flesh is pure white, sweet, mild and tender; per 1/4 lb. $1.50; oz. 50c... 10. NEW QUEEN--A very nice extra early silver-skinned Onion, the best keeper of the foreign sorts. Very mild flavored, and excellent for pickling; per lb. $3; 1/4 lb. 90c; oz. 25c... 5. GIANT ROCCA--Very large, frequently weighing three and one-half pounds. Globular form; mild, delicate flavor; per lb. $2.25; 1/4 lb. 65c; oz. 20c... 5. Marzagole--Large silvery Onions; per lb., $3; 1/4 lb. 80c; oz. 20c... 5.

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Large Red Tripoli -- Very large and mild flavored; per lb. $3; 1/4 lb. 80c; oz. 20c... 5. Small White Silverskin -- For pickling. This is of small size, silvery white, and used almost entirely for pickling, on account of its small size, handsome appearance and mild flavor; per lb. $2.25; 1/4 lb. 65c; oz. 20c... 5.

ONION SETS. The sets should be planted as early in spring as the ground is dry enough to work; plant them in rows one foot apart, with sets three or four inches apart. When raised from sets, the Onions can be used in the green state very early, or they will be ripened off by July. Sets are produced by sowing the seeds very thickly in beds or drills, and whenever the tops die down, the small bulbs or sets are gathered and kept spread thinly in a cold, dry cellar or loft, until the following spring. The Potato and Top Onions are grown only from the bulbs. Price by the peck subject to change of market. White Onion Sets--Very scarce; per pk. $2.50; qt. 40c; or postpaid qt. 65c. Yellow Onion Sets--Per pk. $1.50; qt. 25c; or postpaid qt. 50c. Red Onion Sets--Per pk. $1.50; qt. 25c; or postpaid qt. 50c. Potato Onions--Per pk. $1.75; qt. 30c; or postpaid qt. 50c. Top, or Button Onions--Per pk. $1.50; qt. 25c; or postpaid qt. 45c. Perennial, or Winter Onion Sets--May be set out in either the spring or the fall. They are perfectly hardy, the first in market for spring use, and are coming into general use among the market gardeners, who usually set them out about September 1st; per pk. $1.50; qt. 25c; or postpaid qt. 45c.

MUSTARD-- Ger. Senf. One ounce will sow about 75 feet of drill. A pungent salad, used sometimes with Cress, also elegant for greens. Sow thickly in rows, and cut when about two inches high. White English, or London--Per lb. 50c; 1/4 lb. 20c; oz. 10c... 5. Brown or Black--Per lb. 50c; 1/4 lb. 20c; oz. 10c. 5.

NASTURTIUM-- Ger. Indianish Kresse. One ounce will sow 20 feet of drill. The seeds while young and succulent, are pickled and used as capers. The plants are also highly ornamental; the tall variety makes an excellent screen or covering for unsightly places in the garden. Sow in drills one inch deep after the ground has become warm. TALL--Mixed colors; per 1/4 lb. 50c; oz. 15c... 5. DWARF--Mixed colors; per 1/4 lb. 75c; oz. 20c... 5.

OKRA, or Gumbo-- Ger Essbarer. One ounce will sow about 80 feet of drill. [image] Its long pods when young are used in soups, stews, etc., and are believed to be very nutritious. Sow at the usual time of all tender vegetables, in drills two inches deep, setting the plants from two to three feet apart. New Improved Dwarf--Very productive; per lb. $1; 1/4 lb. 30c; oz. 10c... 5.

PARSNIPS-- Ger. Pastinake. One ounce will sow 200 feet of drill; five pounds to the acre. Sow early in spring in good rich soil, which has been ploughed deep, in drills fifteen inches apart, covering half an inch. Thin to five to six inches apart in rows. They are improved for the frost. LONG SUGAR, OR HOLLOW CROWN--Best for either table use or stock feeding, very tender, sugary, excellent flavored, large sized, white and smooth; per lb. 60c; 1/4 lb. 20c; oz. 10c... 5. Sutton's Student--Fine flavored; per lb. 75c; 1/4 lb. 25c; oz. 10c... 5. IOWA SEED CO.'S IMPROVED GUERNSEY--This is a greatly improved and wonderfully fine strain of the Guernsey Hollow Crown Parsnip. It is strictly a table variety, and has no resemblance to what is called the Guernsey Stock Parsnip, which is not good for table use. The roots do not grow as long as the Hollow Crown, but are of a greater diameter, and more easily gathered. It is a very heavy cropper; the roots are smooth, about 12 inches in length, and with a very deep hollow crown and small top. The flesh is fine grained and sweet all the way through, and of excellent quality, looks evenly all through to the center, which is just as fine and soft and even in quality as outside portions. A field of these which were being grown for us for seed this last year, attracted the universal attention of market gardeners by reason of their extraordinary small tops as compared with other kinds, and their fine shape. It is sure to please all who try it. See illustration on cover; per 1/4 lb. 60c; oz. 20c... 5.

Vinton, Iowa, August 29, '87. The seed we purchased of you gave the best of satisfaction. The vegetables are of the best quality. S. A. Marine & Co.

PARSLEY-- Ger. Petersilie. One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill. Sow in March thinly in drills one foot apart, half an inch deep. Soak seed a few hours in warm water before sowing. For winter use, protect in a glass frame or light cellar. FERN-LEAVED--One of the very best in cultivation; leaves bright green, beautifully curled and crested like fern or moss; nothing better for garnishing could be desired, as well as ornamental for a garden, decorative plant; per 1/4 lb. 50c; oz. 15c... 5. Champion Moss Curled--A very select stock, beautifully crimped and curled; per 1/4 lb. 30c; oz. 10c... 5. Plain Leaved--The hardiest and strongest growing variety. Leaves dark green. The best flavored for seasoning; per 1/4 lb. 25c; oz. 10c... 5.

PEAS-- Ger. Erbse. One quart will plant about 100 feet of drill. Peas mature quickest in light, dry soil, not too rich. May be sown early as the ground can be worked. And for a succession, every two weeks up to July, or what is still better, select several kinds which will form a succession in maturing, and sow all at about the same time. Sow in drills two to four feet apart, according to varieties, not less than four inches deep for general crop, although the first earlies will come to maturity sooner if only covered one and one-half to two inches. Wrinkled sorts are marked *. They should be sown thicker in the row than the smooth varieties, as they are more liable to rot. Our Seed Peas are of the very best quality obtainable, and we believe cannot fail to please the most critical. Mulching lightly between the rows with straw is recommended to prevent mildew, and pinching the terminal shoots promotes earliness.

IF TO BE SENT BY MAIL Two cents per Packet and Thirty cents per Quart must be added to Pre-pay Postage. SPECIAL PRICES BY THE BUSHEL TO MARKET GARDENERS AND CANNERS.

EARLY VARIETIES. CLEVELAND'S ALASKA--Earliest of all. Try it. See description on novelty sheet; per bu. $6; 1/4 bu. $2; qt. 40c... 10.

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