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Jan 22, 2023 lelfrank Apr 28, 2021 mschuler Mar 21, 2020 Iowa State University Parks Library	28 26 Seed Catalogue and Garden Guide. [image] NEW EXTRA EARLY CORY- This new variety is undoubtedly the earliest Sweet Corn in cultivation, being about one week earlier than the Marblehead. It grows a larger kernel and a larger and more marketable ear than the Marblehead, and will soon supplant that variety in our markets. It is well worth trial, and has but to be tested to be appreciated. Per qt. 40c; pt. 25c... 5. EARLY MINNESOTA- The standard early corn; ears fair size and uniform, and very sweet; per pt. 30c; pt. 15c... 5. STOWELL'S EVERGREEN- This is more largely planted than any other, being the general favorite with canners and market gardeners for late use. It is very productive, the ears are of large size, grains deep, exceptionally tender and sugary, and remain for a long time in an edible condition; per qt. 30c; pt. 15c... 5. Black Mexican- A black-grained variety; one of the sweetest of all kinds; per qt. 40c; pt. 20c... 5. EGYPTIAN SWEET- Very prolific, and by all who have tried it believed to be the best late Sweet Corn in cultivation; per qt. 35c; pt. 20c.... 5. NEW GOLDEN COIN- See description in Novelty List; per qt. 55c; pt. 30c. 10. Mammoth Sugar- This produces the largest ears of any Sweet Corn, a single ear sometimes weighing as much as two to three pounds; quality very sweet and luscious; per qt. 35c; pt. 20c... 5. Sweet Corn for Fodder- We can furnish either early or late; per qt. 25c... POP-CORN. It pays to raise Pop-corn as a general crop. It is a sure crop, and the demand always exceeds the supply. PAGE'S NEW STRIPED RICE- The best of all for family use. See description in novelty sheet, per qt. 55c; pt. 30c... 10. FINE WHITE RICE- A standard variety which always brings the best price in the market; per qt. 45c; pt. 25c... 5. MONARCH WHITE RICE- The best white variety grown; very tender and sweet when popped. It bears from three to six ears per stalk, weights 36 pounds per bushel of ears when dry, and produces 1,500 to 2,400 pounds per acre. It will pay you big to try it. Per qt. 50c; pt. 25c... 5. QUEEN'S GOLDEN- Color, a peculiar lustrous, golden yellow and when popped of a rich cream color. A single kernel will expand to a diameter of one inch. Very prolific; try it. Per qt. 50c; pt. 25c. 5. FIELD CORN. See list of varieties under heading Miscellaneous Farm Seeds. CRESS, or PEPPERGRASS- Ger. Kresse. One ounce will sow about 16 square feet. EARLY CURLED- A well known salad. Sow thickly and at intervals during the season; cover seeds lightly; per 1/4 lb. 25c; oz. 10c... 5. True Water- One of the most delicious of small salads. Will only grow where its roots are covered with water. Sow the seeds along the borders of running water and cover lightly; per oz. 25c... 5. [image] UPLAND CRESS- This new vegetable is destined to become a valuable and important acquisition. It is a hardy perennial, thriving on soil wet or dry. The young and tender leaves can be eaten raw, or as a salad. It is excellent prepared same as lettuce, or when the leaves become large and plentiful, boiled as greens. In taste it is very pleasant, having the identical flavor of Water Cress, so highly prized, and is agreeable to all. In pkts. only, each... 10. Remember that $1.00 pays for seeds in packets to the amount of $1.35 and to deduct 10 cents per lb. if you have seeds sent at your expense.	28 26 Seed Catalogue and Garden Guide [image] NEW EXTRA EARLY CORY-This new variety is undoubtedly the earliest Sweet Corn in cultivation, being about one week earlier than the Marblehead. It grows a larger kernel and a larger and more marketable ear than the Marble head, and will soon supplant that variety in our markets. It is well worth trial, and has but to be tested to be appreciated. Per qt. 40c; pt. 25c.............................. EARLY MINNESOTA-The standard early corn; ears fair size and uniform, and very sweet; per pt. 30c; pt. 15c...... STOWELL'S EVERGREEN-This is more largely planted than any other, being the general favorite with canners and market gardeners for late use. It is very productive, the ears are of large size, grains deep, exceptionally tender and sugary, and remain for a long time in an edible condition; per qt. 30c; pt. I5c..... Black Mexican-A black-grained variety; one of the sweetest of all kinds; per qt. 4Oc; pt. 20c......................................... EGYPTIAN SWEET-Very prolific, and by all who have tried it believed to be the best late Sweet Corn in cultivation; per qt. 35c; pt. 20c..................................... NEW GOLDEN COIN-See descrip tion in Novelty List; per qt, 55c; pt. 30c. Mammoth Sugar-This produces the larg est ears of any Sweet Corn, a single ear sometimes weighing as much as two to three pounds; quality very sweet and luscious; per qt. 35c; pt. 20c................. Sweet Corn for Fodder-We can furnish either early or late; per qt. 25c.............. POP-CORN. It pays to raise Pop-corn as a general crop. It is a sure crop, and the demand always ex ceeds the supply. PAGE'S NEW STRIPED RICE- The best of all for family use. See de scription in novelty sheet. per qt. 55c; pt. 30c..................................................... FINE WHITE RICE-A standard variety which always brings the best price in the market; per qt. 45c; pt. 25c............. MONARCH WHITE RICE-The best white variety grown; very tender and sweet when popped. It bears from three to six ears per stalk, weights 36 pounds per bushel of ears when dry, and produces 1,500 to 2,400 pounds per acre. It will pay you big to try it. Per qt. 50c; pt. 25c..................................................... QUEEN'S GOLDEN-Color, a peculiar lustrous, golden yellow and when popped of a rich cream color. A single kernel will expand to a diameter of one inch. Very prolific; try it. Per qt. 50c; pt. 25c. FIELD CORN See list of varieties under heading Miscel laneous Farm Seeds. CRESS, or PEPPERGRASS- Ger. Kresse. One ounce will sow about 16 square feet. EARLY CURLED-A well known salad. Sow thickly and at intervals during the season; cover seeds lightly; 'per 1/4 lb. 25c; oz. 10c................................................. True Water-One of the most delicious of small salads. Will only grow where its roots are covered with water. Sow the seeds along the borders of running water and cover lightly; per oz. 25c ................ [image] UPLAND CRESS-This new vegetable is destined to become a valuable and im portant acquisition. It is a hardy per ennial, thriving on soil wet or dry. The young and tender leaves can be eaten raw, or as a salad. It is excellent pre pared same as lettuce, or when the leaves become large and plentiful, boiled as greens. In taste it is very pleasant, hav ing the identical flavor of Water Cress, so highly prized, and is agreeable to all. In pkts. only, each................................ Remember that $1.00 pays for seeds in packets to the amount of $1.35 and to deduct 10 cents per lb. if you have seeds sent at your expense.

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