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Iowa Seed Company, Des Moines, Iowa.
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Wahlenbergia Grandiflora, Mixed.

A very handsome perennial plant, blooming first year from seed, which should be sown early in the open ground. They bloom very profusely and continuously all summer, if flowers are removed as soon as they begin to fade. The flowers are of large size, being 2 1/2 to 3 inches in diameter, and the various shades of light blue, lavender and white. Plants increase in size from year to year, and are sure to please. Per pkt. 10 cts.

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Double Pearl Phlox Drummondi.

A grand novelty, first introduced by us in 1888. About six years ago we procured from a German grower seed of what purported to be Double White Phlox, but only about one half came double from the seed. By constant selection each year we have improved it, so that it comes true to name. It is very pretty, and will prove a splendid acquisition for bouquet work and suitable for button-hole bouquets, etc. Very pretty for borders and bedding. Per pkt 10 cts.

May 5, 1889.--Received my house plants last week, and very much pleased with them. They are lovely.--Mrs. H. Jansonims, Ackley, Iowa.

New Variveined Salpiglossis.

This is one of the handsomest and richest colored annuals with which we are acquainted. Flowers are beautifully variegated and veined, and attract great attention. It is much larger than the common Salpiglossis. The surface is soft and velvety, and the wealth of color displayed is marvelous. The plants are easily raised, and in good soil will grow from two to three feet high. Colors range from pure white to dark yellow, dark red, and purplish black, with all shades between beautifully striped, veined and mottled. They are, indeed, very satisfactory garden flowers, and we cheerfully recommend them to our patrons. Seeds were saved from the finest flowers grown on our Adair County Seed Farm. Don't fail to try them. Per pkt. 10 cts.

Phlox Drummondi, Cuspidata or Star.

A magnificent novelty, which is of such extraordinary form and beauty that every lover of the beautiful "must have it." The growth is generally four inches dwarfer and the habit slightly more compact than the common. The pointed center-teeth of the petals (five in number) are four or five times as long as the latteral ones and project beyond them like little spines, one quarter to one third inch long. Thus the flowers appear to have a splendid, regu1ar star-like form, whose beauty is improved by the broad, white margins, which borders the edges of the petals. This novelty will soon prove to be one of the finest flowers for fine bouquest [bouquets] and garden culture. A first-class certificate of merit has been awarded to this novelty by the Royal Prussian Horticultural Society. Per pkt. 25 cts.

New Striped Larkspur.

This handsome novelty, which we introduced, we are certain will be appreciated by all lovers of flowers. We have grown and been improving them for many years. The colors are pink, carmine, dark blue, purple, and white, striped and blotched and are delicately and beautifully blended, sometimes four or five shades on a single floret, and flowers are produced in the greatest profusion, making it one of the finest annuals in cultivation. All customers should try this novelty this season. Per pkt. 10 cts.

Iowa Seed Company, Des Moines, Iowa
13

Wahlenbergia Grandiflora, Mixed

A very handsome perennial plant, blooming first year from seed, which should be
sown early in the open ground. They bloom very profusely and continuously all
summer, if flowers are removed as soon as they begin to fade. The flowers are of
large size, being 2 1/2 to 3 inches in diameter, and the various shades of light blue, lav
ender and white. Plants increase in size from year to year, and are sure to please.
Per pkt. 10 cts.

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Double Pearl Phlox Drummondi

A grand novelty, first introduced by us
in 1888. About six years ago we procured
from a German grower seed of what pur
ported to be Double White Phlox, but only
about one half came double from the seed.
By constant selection each year we have
improved it, so that it comes true to name.
It is very pretty, and will prove a splendid
acquisition for bouquet work and suitable
for button-hole bouquets, etc. Very pretty
for borders and bedding. Per pkt 10 cts.

May 5, 1889.--Received my house plants last week,
and very much pleased with them. They are lovely.
Mrs. H. Jansonims, Ackley, Iowa.

New Variveined Salpiglossis

This is one of the handsomest and richest colored annuals with which we are ac
quainted. Flowers are beautifully variegated and veined, and attract great atten
tion. It is much larger than the common Salpiglossis. The surface is soft and velvety,
and the wealth of color displayed is marvelous. The plants are easily raised, and in
good soil will grow from two to three feet high. Colors range from pure white to dark
yellow, dark red, and purplish black, with all shades between beautifully striped
veined and mottled. They are, indeed, very satisfactory garden flowers, and we cheer
fully recommend them to our patrons. Seeds were saved from the finest flowers grown
on our Adair County Seed Farm. Don't fail to try them. Per pkt. 10 cts.

Phlox Drummondi, Cuspidata or Star

A magnificent novelty, which is of
such extraordinary form and beauty
that every lover of the beautiful
"must have it." The growth is gen
erally four inches dwarfer and the
habit slightly more compact than the
common. The pointed center-teeth
of the petals (five in number) are
four or five times as long as the lat
teral ones and project beyond them
like little spines, one quarter to one
third inch long. Thus the flowers
appear to have a splendid, regu1ar
star-like form, whose beauty is im
proved by the broad, white margins,
which borders the edges of the petals.
This novelty will soon prove to be
one of the finest flowers for fine bou
quest and garden culture. A first
class certificate of merit has been
awarded to this novelty by the Royal
Prussian Horticultural Society. Per
pkt. 25 cts.

New Striped Larkspur

This handsome novelty, which we introduced, we are certain will be appreciated
by all lovers of flowers. We have grown and been improving them for many years.
The colors are pink, carmine, dark blue, purple, and white, striped and blotched and
are delicately and beautifullly blended, sometimes four or five shades on a single floret,
and flowers are produced in the greatest profusion, making it one of the finest annu
als in cultivation. All customers should try this novelty this season. Per pkt. 10 cts.