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Iowa Seed Company, Des Moines, Iowa.

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Double Centaurea.
Marguerite Centaurea.
Coleus.
Marguerite Carnations.
Clarkia.
New Double Annual Chrysanthemum.

Centaurea.

Cyanus.-- Called Ragged Sailor, Corn Flower, Blue Bottle, Bachelor's Buttons and Bluet. A very old favorite garden annual, flowering freely in almost any situation; height, 2 to 3 feet. Mixed colors. Pkt. 3c.

Cyanus Double.--A most charming sport from the above, well shown in our illustration. Flowers very large and globular. A continuous bloomer, and becoming quite popular. Our mixture contains a great variety of colors. Pkt. 10c.

Moschata.--(Sweet Sultan.) Mixed colors. Pkt 5c.

Marguerite.--All who saw this grand new variety on our trial grounds the past season united in pronouncing it one of the handsomest novelties ever brought out. It is named after the lovely Queen Marguerite of Italy. Plants grow about eighteen inches high and are of the easiest culture. The large flowers are of the purest white, deliciously scented, exquisitely lacinated, and freely produced on long stems which render them invaluable for cutting. The illustration does not do the flower justice, and gives but a faint idea of its exquisite unique beauty. Entirely different from all other flowering plants and sure to attract attention. Pkt. 10c.

Carnation.

The finest of the dianthus or pink family; very fragrant. Our seed is unsurpassed.

Marguerite.--A decided novelty. The plants are of healthy and vigorous growth, and the flowers are produced in the greatest profusion. They run through quite a variety of colors, white, scarlet, carmine, rose, striped, purple, violet, salmon, etc. Seed sown under glass in March and transplanted to the open ground in May will commence flowering in August and will give an endless supply of their beautiful blossoms for a long time. The flowers are exceedingly brilliant in color, and the calyx does not burst. About 80 per cent of the plants will come full double. Pkt. 10c.

Double Extra Mixed.--Pkt. 15c.

Selfs Mixed.--The one color sorts. Pkt. 10c.

Perpetual, or Tree.--Pkt. 25c.

Coleus.

One of the most popular foliage plants. It is very decorative in the flower border, and easily grown from seed, which frequently produces new and distinct varieties. Half hardy perennial. Pkt. 15c.

Cockscomb. (See Celosia.)

Coboea Scandens.

One of the most magnificent climbers, prized for its rapid growth (often twenty to thirty feet) and an abundance of beautiful blue flowers. The seed should be planted edgewise in moist earth--a pot or box is best--and water sparingly till plants are two or three inches high. Pkt. 10c.

White.--New and elegant. Pkt. 10c.

Chrysanthemum.

One of the prettiest annuals grown. The colors have the appearance of being laid on with a brush, and for this reason they are frequently called "painted daisies," and are indeed charming. Sow seed early in open ground and and they will bloom profusely all summer.

New Double Annual.--A valuable and most unique novelty. They are extremely variable and it is impossible to describe the beautiful forms which have been produced, as conveyed by our engraving. A great variety of colors, markings and pencilings. Although mostly very double, there will be an occasional semi-double, or even single, but these are almost equally charming. Pkt. 10c.

Indicum Pompon.--Double mixed. This is the most popular greenhouse variety. Very showy and desirable for fall and early winter blooming. Plants potted in the fall make a continuous bouquet for many weeks. Pkt. 10c.

Mixed Varieties--Includes all the best. Pkt. 5c.

Clarkia.

A very desirable hardy annual for bedding purposes; growing freely and blooming profusely in any common garden soil. Fine mixed. Double and single. Pkt. 3c.

Cosmos.

A magnificent race of plants growing about 4 feet high, and in fall literally covered with graceful flowers resembling single dahlias, but better for cutting. About 2 inches in diameter; rose, purple, flesh color, and pure white. As a cut flower for vases or personal wear, its grace and beauty is unequaled. Easily raised from seed; if sown early, blooms the first season. All colors mixed. Pkt. 10c.

Cuphea.

Platycentra.--(Cigar Plant.) Greenhouse plant, also makes a handsome border. Flowers of bright scarlet, tipped with black and white. Pkt. 15c.

Purpurea.--Fine mixed. Pkt. 5c.

Dolichos.

Lablab.--(Hyacinth Bean)--An excellent climber for fences and exposed places; mixed. Pkt. 5c.

Delphinum.

Chinensis.--(Perennial Larkspur). Well known and very desirable border plants, producing their flowers on long spikes. It is one of the best perennials grown. Will bloom first year if sown early out of doors. Eight beautiful colors mixed. Pkt. 5c.

Digitalis.

Fox Glove. Showy for back grounds and borders, and are beautiful when planted among shrubs. They thrive in any ordinary garden soil. Fine mixed colors. Pkt. 3c.

The Ladies Say,

We have used your seed several years and find no others equal to them. Your seed has come to stay.
Mary Boyer, Walton, Ky.

Seeds received in good shape. Thanks for extras.
Jennie Miller, Atchison, Kan.