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12. SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

ASPARAGUS.--Ger. Spargel.
One ounce will sow forty feet of drill.

[image] PALMETTO.

Soak the seed 24 hours in tepid water; sow early in spring, in rows a foot apart; keep clean by frequent weeding and hoeing. At one or two years old transplant to permanent beds, in rows 18 inches apart, and a foot apart in the rows. Cover four inches with light, rich soil. One or two years' time can be saved by buying the roots, of which we have a choice stock this year. See vegetable plant list.
PALMETTO.--Beyond question the largest and finest Asparagus ever sent out. Stalks frequently measure two inches in diameter, and, even when twelve inches long, are perfectly tender when cooked. Its tenderness is ensured by its remarkably rapid growth and remaining in good condition several days after being ready for cutting, Per pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 1/4 lb. 40c., lb. $1.25.
CONOVER'S COLOSSAL.--The standard variety. Per pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 1/4 lb. 15c., 1/4 lb. 45c.
"HUB," OR MOORE'S HYBRID.--Remarkably uniform and very large, very tender and rich in flavor. Per pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 1/4 lb. 35c., lb. $1.00.

ARTICHOKE.--Ger. Artischoke.
Plant early in spring, in drills, two inches deep. When strong transplant to permanent beds, in rich soil, in rows three feet apart and two feet in the row. They mature the second year. Must be protected in winter.
FRENCH GREEN GLOBE.--Per pkt. 5c., oz. 25c.
ARTICHOKE ROOTS.--See miscellaneous list.

BROCCOLI.--Ger. Broccoli.
One ounce will produce about 3,000 plants.
Growth and habit like the Cauliflower, except that it is more hardy, and the heads are not as compact. Cultivate same as Cauliflower.
EARLY PURPLE CAPE.--A popular sort; heads well and is very hardy. Per pkt. 5c., oz. 40c.
EARLY LARGE WHITE.--Per pkt. 5c., oz. 40c.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS.
Ger. Spressen-Kohl.
One ounce will produce about 3,000 plants.

[image] BRUSSELS SPROUTS.

Of the cabbage family, producing numerous heads on the stem, of most delicious quality, as well as a cabbage like head at the top. If you have never grown it, try it this year and you will be pleased. Use and cultivation same as winter cabbage. Per pkt. 5c., oz. 20c.

CHERVIL.--Ger. Gartenkeebel.
One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill.
CURLED.--Leaves used in soups and salads. Cultivated like parsley. Per pkt. 5c., oz. 20c.

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 pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 1/4 lb. 30c.

COLLARDS.--Ger. Blatter-Kohl.
One ounce will produce abaut [about] 3,000 plants.
GEORGIA.--Sow seed in May; transplant and treat as cabbage. Per pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 1/4 lb. 40c.

CORN SALAD or Fetticus.
Ger. Lammersalat.
One ouuce [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 pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 1/4 lb. 30c.

IOWA SEED CO'S. IMPROVED GROUND CHERRY.

[image] GROUND CHERRY.

Another year adds only to the popularity of this already very popular little fruit, which we introduced, and it is now listed in the catalogues of the leading seedsmen of the country to whom we supply seed. It is a great improvement on the wild Ground Cherry. They grow well on almost any dry soil; are easier raised than the tomato, and are Prolific bearers, and oh! such lucious [luscious] fruit. For sauce they are excellent, and for pies nothing can equal them in flavor and taste. They are delicious as preserves, and when dried in sugar are are much better than raisins for cakes and puddings, and they will keep if put in a cool place in the shuck, nearly all winter. No one after rais- [raising] them once will ever make a garden again without devoting a small portion at least to the Ground Cherry. Per pkt. 5c., 1/2 oz. 25c., oz. 40c.

CELERIAC.
OR TURNIP-ROOTED CELERY.
Grown exclusively for its roots, which are turnip-shaped, very smooth, tender and marrow-like. The roots are cooked and sliced; used with vinegar, they make an excellent salad. They are also used for seasoning meats and to flavor soups. Per pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., 1/4 lb. 50c., per lb. $1.70.

PURPLE HUSK TOMATO.
This fruit is quite popular in some places. The plants produce handsome purple fruit in great abundance, which are from one to two inches in diameter and enveloped in a husk similar to the Ground Cherry. Per pkt. 10c.

EGG PLANT.--Ger. Eierpflanse.
One ounce will produce obout 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 the spring transplant to open ground 2 1/2 feet apart each way in warm, rich soil. Soon as weather becomes warm they are thrifty and easily grown. They are a decided luxury which everyone should grow.

[image] IMPROVED N. Y. EGG PLANT.

EARLY LONG PURPLE.--Hardy and productive, six to eight inches long. Per pkt. 5c., oz. 25c., 1/4 lb. 90c.
IMPROVED NEW YORK.--Our strain of this leading market variety we believe to be unsurpassed. Very large size, skin deep purple, flesh white and of excellent quality. Very productive. See cut. Per pkt. 10c., oz. 40c., 1/4 lb. $1.25.

CRESS or Pepper Grass.
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 pkt. 5c., oz., 10c., 1/4 lb. 25c.
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 border of running water and cover lightly. Per pkt. 5c., oz. 25c.
UPLAND.--Can be grown on high, dry ground, and has the identical flavor of the Water Cress. In packages only, each 10c.

ENDIVE.--Ger. Endivien.
One ounce will sow 60 square feet.
One of the best and most wholesome salads for fall and winter use. 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.
EXTRA CURLED.--Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 75c.

Your pansy and pink seeds proved to be excellent for me.
MRS. SAMUEL KUHN, Horsington, Kas.

[image] TURNIP-ROOTED CELERY.