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Iowa Seed Company, Des Moines, Iowa.

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Souvenir de Mirande.
Remarkable Geranium
Louis Boehmer Chrysanthemum.

Double Geraniums.

Remarkable.--As will be seen by our illustration, the habit of growth is dwarf and compact, making this variety one of the most desirable for pot culture. Has perfect trusses of miniature rosebud florets, which are wonderfully attractive and pleasing. The color is the brightest possible scarlet crimson; the substance most lasting. It is entirely unique, afterwards opening to a very handsome bright flower. Of hardy, vigorous, healthy habit of growth. Each 15c.

Bruanti.--Fine double bedding geranium. The leafage is round nicely zoned, having great texture aud substance. The color of the flower is light vermilion red; trusses exceptionally large and borne in immense spherical balls often eight inches in diameter. Each 15c.

S. A. Nutt.--A very fine, dark, deep, rich, velvety maroon; an excellent bedder and a perfect pot plant. Mrs. E. G. Hill.--A most distinct and pleasing shade of salmon with light shading at the center. Marvel.--Very large, dark, velvety scarlet. A glowing color. Leon Say.--Large bold trusses of dark vermilllon-red. Darkest of any geranium. Fine for bedding. Gold Finder.--A rich, golden, orange scarlet, its large trusses opening freely, the habit being as free and robust as that of any other variety. Yellowest of all geraniums. Glorie de France.--A grand variety; flowers large and double; center distinct dark salmon with large border of rosy white. Harriet Thorpe.-- Delicate blush, shaded with pearl pink; trusses large and well shaped. La Favorite.--This is the best double white geranium ever introduced; a strong grower and profuse bloomer; trusses very large; flowers beautifully formed and of the purest snowy white; plant is of close, compact habit, and remarkably free flowering. Any of above sorts 10c each, $1.00 per doz.

Single Geraniums.

Souvenir de Mirande.--The finest geranium of late introduction, and the greatest novelty that has appeared in years. Entirely distinct from any other variety known. It has nicely formed, round florets; upper petals cream white, with distinct salmon rose border; lower petals salmon rose, streaked with pure white; very free flowering and produces fine trusses of its magnificent blooms. The large engraving shows its peculiar stripings. Bridal Wreath.--Similar to Souvenir de Miranda, but colors opposite, being a pink body color with white edge. Jealousy.--Large orange yellow. La Vestal.--The best single white. Peach Blossom--The color of a peach blossom exactly. Mrs. A. Blanc.--Apricot red, veined darker, with center of vinous rose. Mad. Du Lac.--Beautiful bright rose, upper petals blotched pure white. Large trusses of fine shaped single flowers. New Life.--The flowers are vivid scarlet, irregularly striped with salmon and white like a carnation; truss good, very free flowering; sports, sometimes, no two flowers alike, very attractive and popular. Any of above sorts 10c each, $1.00 per doz.

The Wonder.--The flowers are the most intense, dazzling scarlet, and are borne in great trusses of enormous size, measuring from 18 to 20 inches in circumference, with single florets measuring 7 inches in circumference. The foliage is fine and rich in color, and in strong contrast to the brilliant scarlet flowers. Each 15c.

Pansy Geranium.
This variety, though not new, is one of great merit. The flowers are of medium size, and have a white throat. Each petal is shaded toward the center with a rich lavender pink and a dark maroon blotch in the center. This should be in every collection of plants as it is very handsome and will attract much attention. Each 25c.

Ivy Leaved Geraniums.

Charles Turner.--Handsomest of any Ivy Geranium. The flowers are very double, full and perfect in form; color rich, deep pink. Each 15c.

Jean de Arch.--Very large and finest white in existence. Each 10c.

P. Crozy.--A hybrid between the Zonales and Ivies. The color is soft, bright scarlet with veinings of maroon. Habit of plant very dwarf and compact, and one of the most prolific flowering sorts in existence. Each 15c.

Chrysanthemum.

These are now, and deservedly, the most fashionable of all autumn flowers.

Louis Boehmer.--The splendid new Pink Ostrich Plume Chrysanthemum. Grand flowers, splendid globular form; petals broad and lasting and thickly covered with fine, downy hairs so much admired; color deep, rich pink; solid and fine. Plant strong and vigorous. Each 15c.

Eiderdown.--Large, perfectly double, incurved, snow white, late Japanese variety, covered with glandular hairs; habit perfect, stems stiff and erect. Each 15c.

V. H. Hallock.--A rosy pearl of a marked waxy texture. The rosy color deepens toward the center. The flower is six inches in diameter, petals convex, rounded downwards half their length from the center, changing to a beautiful curved form. Center a slightly twisted incurve. Yellow Queen.--The finest very early variety ever introduced, having been cut in fine condition on the 10th of October. Very large clear, bright yellow with extra stout stem and foliage. It also develops its flowers to perfection in open air without protection. Challenge.--A large, perfect globe of the brightest gold, depth and width being equal; a very strong stem and good foliage. This is a magnificent new sort which will delight all flower lovers. Plants are fairly loaded with flowers. Kiota.--Soft, clear, incurving yellow; full in the center, 6 to 7 inches in diameter and nearly as deep. Constellation.--Nearest to a true pink yet introduced. Good sized flowers with straight petals. Joanna.--One of the very finest bronze to date. Extra large, beautiful, half globular form, with incurved, shapely petals of solid build; carries flowers erect on stiff stem; heavy deep green foliage, well up to flower; late. The Bard.--Extremely double, reflexed variety of medium size. Color a rich crimson, with outer edges of petals tinged with gold. Vigorous grower. Ivory.--Flower a perfect ball of purest white, very double and of immense size, some being 6 inches in diameter. Jessica.--A most beautiful, clear, pure white, with very long petals. A large flower of splendid shape. Plant a vigorous grower; early and profuse bloomer. Any of the above varieties, each, 10c. 15 Chrysanthemums, our choice of varieties, $1.00.