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Iowa Seed Company, Des Moines, Iowa.
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New Double Pink "Fire Ball"
Pigmy Mexican "Zinnia."

Pinks.

Fireball.--A very dwarf and compact growing pink, only 10 to 15 inches high. Flowers are perfectly double, and color a rich, velvety blood red. The plants begin to flower shortly after seeds are up, and continue to bloom profusely all summer and fall, only ceasing when overtaken by severe frost. Effective for garden bedding or pot culture, and as a cut flower. Pkt. 10c.

Crown of Perfection.--The flowers are greatly improved and immense, averaging six inches in circumference, are densely double and are produced in perfect succession during the whole summer. Colors from purest satiny white to red shades so deep and intensely brilliant that the eye can scarcely penetrate their velvety depths, soft pinks and flesh tints more dainty than brush could lay; and a large proportion of flowers heiroglyphically [hieroglyphically] marked with various hues, the delicate tints and deep tones mingling in exquisite contrast. Pkt. 8c.

Passion Flower.

Mammoth.--One of the most desirable of all climbing plants. Sow seed early, and if well cared for and seasons are favorable, vines will send out magnificent blossoms the first year. Its color is odd, comprising a combination of blue, pink and white, which is beautiful, very large and showy, of a feathery and velvet-like appearance. Vines begin to throw out blossoms when only one or two feet high, followed in the fall by beautiful golden fruit about the size of a hen's egg. If left in the open ground in winter it must have some protection. Pkt. 10c.

Zea Japonica.

A very ornamental plant for beds or back ground for the flower garden. See description of Striped Japanese Maize with novelties. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c.

Zinnia.

Strong growing, hardy and elegant plants, rivaling the dahlia, in size and doubleness, while the colors are bright and varied, ranging from pure white to deep, purplish crimson. Splendid for hedges, beds or borders.

Pigmy or Lilliput.--This strain is the acme of beauty and perfection in zinnias. Plants small and of bushy growth, each one bearing scores of beautiful little blossoms of the most perfect shape and brilliant colors, from pure white to very dark orange, purple, crimson and vermilion. These charming little zinnias are gems indeed and should be in every garden. Mixed colors. Pkt. 10c.

Curled and Crested.--A most unique and charming new variety with petals oddly curled and crested in fantastic contortions and graceful forms. Flowers large, double, and the peculiar shape of petal relieves the flower from stiffness. Many colors. Pkt. 10c.

Finest Mixed Double.--Tall sorts. Pkt. 5c.

Finest Mixed Double Dwarf.--Pkt. 5c.

New Zebra.--Beautifully and brilliantly striped with rich colors. There are always some plants which do not produce striped flowers. Very handsome. All colors mixed. Pkt. 10c.

Special Mixtures of Flower Seeds.

Many persons derive pleasure from watching the growth of a varied bed of flowers, entirely out of the usual trim garden style, while others desire a much more extended collection than their means will permit. To both of these classes the following special mixtures will appeal:

Mixture of Fragrant Annuals.--Carefully made up from seeds of fragrant flowers only. A bed of these will give rich perfume throughout the day and evening, while some of them are also suitable for cutting. Pkt. 10c.

Mixture of Climbers.--This is a liberally filled packet of seed of many beautiful annual climbers, suitable for growing together. Pkt. 10c.

Wild Garden Mixture.--Over 400 kinds of such flower seeds as are suitable to be planted together; altogether forming a mass of bright colored flowers and beautiful foliage which is sure to interest and please. Our illustration will give some idea of the possibilities in growing flowers from this mixture. Select a light, rich soil, as free from weeds as possible; plant in this latitude about the first of May. Pkt. 5c, oz. 35c.

International Novelties Mixed.--Each year we make a grand test of floral novelties, obtaining seed therefor from all parts of the world, and our trial fields exhibit a truly magnificent display of flowers never before grown here. A few of the new varieties did not do well with us, but they may prove valuable in other climates or on different soils, but by far the larger number are valuable acquisitions, and we would like to have all our customers try them. We have saved seed of most of the varieties, but instead of listing them in our catalogue separately at 10 cents to 25 cents per packet, we have decided to mix them all together and offer our customers this grand assortment at the low price of 10c per pkt., 3 pkts. 25c.

Low-Growing Annuals.--This mixture contains seeds of a great variety of low-growing annuals, few of which exceed four to six inches in height, and which, sown in beds of borders, present the appearance of Turkish rugs, carpeting the ground in their wide range of colorings and forms. Pkt. 10c.

Mixed Biennials and Perennials.--About fifty varieties. Every garden should contain a good assortment, and it will be easily obtained in this way. Pkt. 10c.

Flowers for Bouquets.--This mixture embraces seeds of annuals producing flowers suitable for cutting and for bouquets, nearly all of them having long stems. Planted in a section of the garden, this will furnish a constant supply of cut flowers. Pkt. 10c.

Mixed Everlastings.--A grand assortment of all sorts of everlasting flowers, suitable for bouquets, etc. Pkt. 10c.

Mixed Grasses.--A mixture of the ornamental grasses suitable to grow in masses. Makes a striking as well as useful collection. Valuable for making up into winter bouquets. These should be cut just as they come into bloom and dried in the shade. Very useful for working up with the everlastings into winter ornaments; they lend a grace and beauty not obtainable without them. Pkt. 5c.

All of the above mixtures are carefully prepared from choice, fresh seeds, and cannot fail to give satisfaction. The packets are liberally filled, and in no other manner can so many seeds be obtained at such light cost.

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