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IOWA SEED COMPANY, Des Moines, Iowa. 25.

NEW KALAMAZOO- See novelties; per oz. 40c... 10.
NEW GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING- This new variety has fully realized all claimed for it, and is pronounced by all a great acquisition. The stalks grow vigorously with large ribs, very thickly and closely set. It is entirely self-blanching, without any banking up or covering whatever [whatsoever,] even the outer ribs assume a yellowish-white color of a very fresh and pleasing appearance. The heart is of a beautiful golden yellow, very large, crisp and solid. Unlike other self-blanching varieties it is an extra good keeper - keeping well all winter - and of fine, sweet flavor; per oz. 40c;... 10.

WHITE PLUME - The stalk and portions of inner leaves and heart are naturally white, and become fit for use by simply tying it up closely with soft twine. This variety does not blanch during the hot weather, but as soon as the weather becomes cooler it shows its self-blanching character; per lb. $1.75; 1/4 lb. 65c; oz. 20c... 5.

Sandringham Dwarf White- Very popular, excellent quality; per lb. $1.50; 1/4 lb. 50c; oz. 15c... 5.

HENDERSON'S HALF DWARF- The favorite market variety; close habit, solid, crisp and tender; per lb. $1.50; 1/4 lb. 50c; oz. 15c... 5.

GOLDEN DWARF- A new variety of decided merit. When blanched, the heart is of rich, golden color, excellent quality, good keeper; per lb, $1.50; 1/4 lb. 50c; oz. 15c... 5.

Large White Solid- Per lb. $1.50; 1/4 lb. 50c; oz. 15c... 5.

Boston Market- Very tender and crisp; per lb. $1.75; 1/4 lb. 50c; oz. 15c... 5.

Dwarf Crimson- Considered by some superior to the white sorts. This is by far the best of all red varieties; per lb, $2.50; 1/4 lb. 75c; oz. 20c... 5.

Turnip-Rooted, or Celeriac- Per lb. $2.00; 1/4 lb. 65c; oz. 20c... 5.

APPLE SHAPED- The best and most handsome of the turnip-rooted varieties; per oz. 25c... 5.

Old Celery Seed- For flavoring; per lb. 50c; 1/4 lb. 15c; oz. 5c.

Celery Plants- See list of Vegetable Plants.

CHERVIL- Ger. Gartenkerbel.
One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill.
Curled- Leaves used in soups and salads. Cultivated like parsley; per oz. 20c... 5.

CHICORY- Ger. Cichorie.
One ounce will sow about 15 square feet.
Large Rooted- Used as a substitute for coffee. Cultivate as Carrots. Take up the roots in the fall, cut into small pieces and put away to dry. When wanted for use, it is roasted and ground like Coffee; per 1/4 lb. 35c; oz. 10c... 5.

COLLARDS- Ger. Blatter-Kohl.
One ounce will produce about 3,000 plants.
Georgia- Sow seed in May; transplant and treat as Cabbage; per 1/4 lb. 75c; oz. 20c. 5.

CORN SALAD, or FETTICUS- Gr. Lammersalat.
One ounce will sow about 20 square feet.
A delicious winter Salad. Sow early in September in drills, quarter of an inch deep and six inches apart. Just before cold weather cover with straw or leaves; per 1/4 lb. 30c; oz. 10c... 5.

CORN.
One quart will plant 200 hills; one peck will plant one acre in hills.
Plant as soon as the ground becomes warm in the spring in hills about three feet apart; five or six grains to the hill, and when up, thin them out, allowing three or four of the strongest plants to remain. Give thorough cultivation. For a succession, plant every two weeks until mid-summer. We make the growing of Sweet Corn for seed a specialty, and have had a splendid crop this year.

PRICE INCLUDES POSTAGE.
See special prices by the peck and bushel at the end of Vegetable List. 10 cents per qt., less if sent by express.

Early Des Moines- Since introducing the Early Des Moines to the public we have received many flattering testimonials of its great value as an early variety. It is as early as any we have found, except the Cory, with ears much larger than most early sorts; supremely delicious flavor; very proliflc. It has been grown and improved by some of the best market gardeners in this vicinity for something over twenty years, and since its introduction to the public by us, the demand has increased very rapidly, especially among market gardeners. The quality is not excelled in any sweet corn. Uniformly white cob. Per qt. 40c; pt. 25c... 5.

PERRY'S HYBRID- The largest early twelve rowed Sweet Corn in the market. Our crop this year, grown in the southern part of this State, matured only eight days later than the Cory, and the yield was more than double - being about sixty bushels. It does not waste any time making stalks, its object is for ears, large ones and plenty of them, in the shortest possible length of time. Per qt, 45c; pt. 25c... 5.

Crosby's Early- A standard medium early variety; per qt. 30c; pt. 15c... 5.

Moore's Concord- Produces handsome ten-rowed ears, low on the stalk, and comes into use immediately after the Crosby's; per qt. 30c; pt. 15c... 5.

March 1, 1889. "I sent for some of your Seeds last year and they all done splendidly."
HENRY PATTERSON, Indian Valley, Idaho.

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