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IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA. 41.

SQUASH--Ger. Kurbiss.
One ounce early varieties will plant about 40 hills; one ounce late will plant 20 hills 4 to 6 pounds to the acre.
Plant about the middle of spring in hills, the early sorts four to six feet apart, late varieties eight to twelve. Thin to three plants to each hill. The soil cannot be too rich.
NEW GOLDEN BUSH--The best summer Squash yet brought out. It is thicker, larger and superior in every way to the old varieties. Very early. Try it; per lb. 65c; 1/4 lb. 20c; oz. 10c... 5.
White Bush Scolloped--Similar to above, color creamy white; per lb. 60c; 1/4 lb. 20c; oz. 10c... 5.
Early Bush Crook-Neck--Splendid summer sort; early, productive, very fine quality; per lb. 50c; 1/4 lb. 20c, oz. 10c... 5.

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PERFECT GEM--Excellent both as a summer and winter Squash. Flesh fine grained, sweet and of a delicious flavor, very productive, a free grower and good keeper; per lb. $1; 1/4 lb. 30c; oz. 10c... 5.
SIBLEY, or PIKE'S PEAK--New. See description on Novelty sheet; per lb. $1.25; 1/4 lb. 50c; oz. 20c... 10.
Boston Marrow--This delicious variety is of a rich orange color all the way through, exquisite flavor; per lb. 65c; 1/4 lb. 20c; oz. 10c... 5.
American Turban--Fine grained, very dry, sweet, and of delicious flavor; for fall and winter use; per lb. 90c; 1/4 lb. 25c; oz. 10c... 5.
MARBLEHEAD--A splendid winter variety, only equaled by the Hubbard. Shell very hard, of a light blue color, flesh fully equal to the Hubbard in quality; per lb. 75c; 1/4 lb. 25c; oz. 10c... 5.
Brazilian Sugar--As its name indicates, it is one of the sweetest of all Squashes, the flesh being unusually fine grained and tender. They ripen early, and grow so vigorously that they are but little affected by the squash bug; per lb. $1.00; 1/4 lb. 30c; oz. 10c... 5.

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EARLY PROLIFIC MARROW--A most valuable acquisition. No variety for fall and winter can compete with it for earliness and productiveness, the two most important features for the market gardener, while its attractive color--brilliant orange red--good cooking and keeping qualities, make it popular with the consumer; per lb. $1.20; 1/4 lb. 40c; oz. 15c....

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NEW MEDITERRANEAN--The accompanying illustration, from a photograph is an exact representation, showing its handsome form. They grow about the same size as the "Hubbard," but owing to their very thick flesh will weigh much heavier. The outside skin is quite smooth, and of a pleasing red salmon color, while the flesh is of a beautiful rich yellow, very sweet, fine and floury; per lb. $1.25; 1/4 lb. 45c; oz. 15c... 5.
MAMMOTH CHILI--Is certainly the largest variety of Squash (or Pumpkin, as some call it) grown. Specimens have been grown to weigh over 300 pounds, but to obtain this weight they must be forced by special culture, leaving but one Squash on the vine to mature. From 100 to 200 pounds is a common weight with ordinary culture. Flesh is thick [continued next page]

May 20, 1889. The seeds you sent were tried and found to be remarkably good.
E. E. BUTTERFIELD, Templeton, Dak.