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31 ... Iowa Seed Company, Des Moines, Iowa.

[Left Column.] [Image: Drawing of a musk melon, Caption-Rocky Ford Musk Melon.]

Rocky Ford Musk Melon. During the past three years the melon growers of the United States have been startled by the appearance of this new variety, which has everywhere been in great demand by the high class hotels and restaurants. Hundreds of car loads of them have been shipped from the little town of Rocky Ford, Colorado, to Chicago, St. Louis, New Orleans, Philadelphia, New York, Boston and other cities, driving out the home grown. They have attained a national reputation for high quality. The melons are of just the right size for table use, slightly oval in shape. The flesh is thick, of a light green color, and fine juicy luscious flavor. It is very early, and wonderfully productive. These delicious melons can be grown to perfection anywhere if you have the right kind of seed. Those who send direct to us can fully rely on securing genuine stock, as our seed was grown under our own supervision. Per pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., 1/4 lb. 50 cts., lb. $1.50.

Italian Mixed Tomato. An assortment of tomato seeds including all varieties known in Europe. There seems to be an almost limitless variation as to shape, size and color, ranging from white through all shades of yellow and pink; to dark red and purple. Most of the varieties are of excellent quality, while a few are inferior. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 35c.

[Right Column.] [Image: Drawing of a single onion with roots, Caption-Australian Brown Onion.] Australian Brown Onion. A new, medium sized, wonderfully hard and solid variety of onion, and one which is quite attractive for the market, both in form and color. They are extremely early in ripening, and produce a crop of fine bulbs which are very uniform in size. Color is a peculiarly clear amber-brown, quite distinct from any other variety. In keeping qualities it exceeds any other variety that we know of, and we are sure it will please our customers, no matter whether they want an onion for marketing or for their own table use. Per pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 65c, lb. $2.25.

Scarlet Kashmyr Turnip. This new, extra early bright scarlet turnip has a striking resemblance to a large radish. The flesh is white and crisp. Matures almost as quickly as the earliest radish, and when cooked is of unsurpassed quality. A good keeper and with its beautirul scarlet color, early maturity and fine quality, is entitled to a place among garden favorites. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25.

Apple Pie Melon. A novelty which will be appreciated in many sections of the country, and especially so during seasons when apples are scarce or high in price. They are easily grown on any good soil. The vine produces 4 to 8 large, oblong fruits, weighing 20 to 50 pounds each, of dark green color, and greatly resembling watermelons. The flesh is white, solid throughout, and of excellent quality for making pies, sauce, preserves, etc., greatly resembling apples in taste. They will keep all winter, and can be used at any time. One vine will produce 200 pounds, or equal to about four bushels of apples. Per packet 10c.

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Rogers' Lima Wax Bean. A decided novelty. Its bright, glossy foliage and bloom resemble Dwarf Lima. The pods are the broadest of all wax beans, of most excellent quality as Snaps, and retain their bright and attractive appearance a long time after picking. Has a delicious Lima flavor. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 20c, qt. 65c.

Three Grand New Cucumbers. Early Express Cucumber. Novelty 1899.-We are pleased to introduce this most remarkable and valuable new variety, which may be called the best novelty in this line which has been brought out for many years, especially for the private garden. It is by all odds the earliest variety in existence, producing fruit several days ahead of Early Siberian, Extra Early Russian and other similar sorts, and nearly double the size. Quality is the very best, being free from any rank, strong flavor, and it is as fine a variety for slicing as any later sort. The plant is quite productive, bearing fruit which is very uniform in size and shape. Color is a lively green, shading to nearly white at the blossom end as they grow older. Our cut shows compact growth of vine, and while we have not tried forcing them, still we believe they will do well in the hotbed or greenhouse. In packets only, 10 cents each. [Image: Drawing of a single cucumber propped against a cut cucumber, Caption-New Emerald Cucumber.]

[Image: Drawing of a cucumber bush with cucumbers inside a cucumber frame, Caption-Early Express Cucumber.]

New Emerald Cucumber. A new variety from Ohio which retains every good point in the best strains of White Spine, and in addition possesses that rich, dark green color which has so long been sought for but never before obtained. It is strictly an evergreen, retaining its color until fully ripe. Its fruit sets early, and its vigorous vines abound in long, straight handsome fruits of most desirable qualities. It is highly recommended as a slicer. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25.

New Astro Cucumber. A variety of the highest merit for gardeners, some claiming that they made more money from a crop of these grown early in hotbeds than from any other crop, as they yield a continual daily picking and sell quickly at $1.00 per doz. Fruit large, perfect shape, 8 to 12 inches long; or with outdoor culture 15 to 18 inches long. Best for slicing. Pkt. 10c, oz. $1. [Image: Drawing of two hands slicing a cucumber with a knife, Caption-Astro Cucumber.]

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Idaho Coffee Pea. (Cicer Arietinum.) A great novelty in farm seeds, offered last year for the first time. The seed is very peculiar, unlike anything you ever saw, not at all resembling the Coffee Berry listed on page 27. It is a native of Idaho and has been grown in many of the western states. It also grows in some parts of Mexico, thus showing its adaptability to a variety of climates. In Colorado last year it was grown largely as a substitute for coffee producing an immense crop at a cost of about 50 cents per 100 lbs. It is easily cultivated and one plant produces sometimes as high as 1,000 pods. When roasted and ground it makes an excellent substitute for coffee, having a good flavor, and it will make a profitable crop as soon as the seed becomes cheap enough so that it can be planted largely. The U. S. imports about $95,000,000 worth of coffee every year, an amount well worth saving to our people. This variety was offered last year by one dealer under the name of Japanese Jaavaa Coffee. It is specially adapted to arid regions, apparently gathering sufficient moisture from the atmosphere. A small amount of seed is sufficient as it does best planted in rows three feet apart, dropping one every fifteen inches. It will grow almost anywhere, frost and wind seem to have little effect on it and it is said that insects do not bother it. Can be cooked like ordinary garden peas and tastes equally good. Also makes a very delicious soup. lf cut green it makes an excellent fodder plant which is nourishing and fattening and it yields an immense fodder crop. Don't fail to try it this year even if you purchase only a small quantity. Per pkt. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00 postpaid.

I raised a large crop of the Idaho Coffee Peas this year and have been experimenting in feeding them to stock, beginning when plants are small and continuing until crop is ripe. Everything eats them and my hogs which were fed on them are very fat. I intend to devote several acres to them. H. T. Miller, Colorado.

New Era Cow Peas. This earliest and best varity [variety] in existence was introduced to our customers last year for the first time and we consider it the only really desirable variety of Cow Peas for growing in the northern states. Throughout the south cow peas are considered one of their most profitable crops, as they yield immensely and are largely used as a green summer feed and also for planting in corn and other crops and plowing under as a fertilizer. All their varieties, however, are too late for the north, but after considerable inquiry we found a small lot of a new variety that had never been disseminated, producing about three crops per year in Georgia and maturing in 60 days from time of planting. It was tested in this latitude and in Minnesota and gave excellent re-[missing text, page cut away] and proved to be all right as to season of maturing, [missing text] invigorator, as, like clover, they take most of their [missing text] r. Per large pkt. 10c, lb. 50c, 3 lbs. for $1.00 postpaid.

[Left Column.] [Chunk of page cut out. Text missing] [No heading.] Several years ago we were offered this variety by a corn grower who claimed that it was "grown from some kernels of corn which were discovered buried in sealed vessels far underground where it had laid 3,000 years." We did not believe it, therefore did not "bite" and it was sold to an eastern seed dealer who has advertised it largely. The corn is mainly of most peculiar dark brown color and looks "mummy like" which probably gave the introducer the clue to the fairy tale which he has woven to fit it. Although it will never become a profitable market variety still it has some very good points which will induce stock farmers to plant it. The stalk is large, juicy and sweet, being quite similar to sugar cane in this respect, the leaves are long, broad and very numerous and are greedily eaten by all kinds of live stock. It is especially valuable for milch cows and should be largely planted by dairymen and in fact by everyone who has even a single cow. It yields one to five ears to the stalk and there are some reports of over 100 bushels per acre. Ears are of good size, grain is soft so as to be easily digested, but color is objectionable to many. Seed is somewhat high this year, but by purchaseing even one pound of it, it should yield sufficient grain to furnish seed for 40 acres next year, so that you can supply your neighbors with seed at a large profit. Per large pkt. 10c, lb. 50c, 3 lbs. for $1.00, postpaid. Seed Wheat. We have sevearal choice new varieties. Send for descriptive price list.

[Decorative Box in middle of page with text, portion cut away, text missing: ...izes...yellow...field corn sent us before May 1, 1899, we will pay a cash prize of $5.00, second best $3.00, third $2.00. Competition open to all and prizes will be awarded by expert judges, the following points to be considered: Size and shape of ear, solidity, depth of grain and size of cob.]

Spiltz. A most wonderful new grain which was introduced by us and we are sure will prove of great value. For centuries past it has been grown in a limited way in eastern Russia near the Caspian Sea, its value not being known to the civilized word. Eight years ago an emigrant from there brought some to this country and has been growing it since. A prosperous American farmer who lives near him secured sufficient seed from him to sow five acres and was surprised at the large crop as it yielded more than either barley or oats. He says that under the same circumstances it will produce double as much as barley. He has been feeding the grain quite extensively, having no thought of offering it for seed until we purchased it[.] Our illustration which represents one head shows somewhat the shape of the grain which is intermediate between wheat and barley, the spikelets being separated from each other in such a manner that the crop is not easily injured by the weather. The chaff adheres to the grain when thrashed. We believe it will prove of much value for milling as well as for feeding. Will grow well and produce immense crops on poor soil, and the dry weather appears to have no effect on it. Botanically it is known as Trilicum Spelta and is supposed to be the grain grown in Egypt in the time of Moses. It has given splendid satisfaction to our customers and every farmer should try it. Per large pkt. 10c, lb. 40c, 3 lbs. $1.00, by mail, postpaid. By freight per pk. $1.00, bushel $3.00[.]

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S. Trumpy, of South Dakota, says: "The Spilz did remarkably well. It is a wonderful stooler and robust grower, yielding near 60 bus. per acre.["]

Valuable Items Crowded Out Of General List. [Left Column.] [Image: Drawing of two atomizers, text-Double Tube Sprayer, No. 3] Lightning Atomizer No. 1.-Similar to above, but of cheaper material, and single tube. Price 60c; postage 30c additional. Free-With each atomizer we send a circular explaining how to destroy all kinds of insects on trees, fruit, flowers and vegetable crops.

Lightning Atomizer No. 2.-Decidedly the best insect exterminator on the market. Made of the best material with double tube and has double the capacity of any other atomizer that we know of, thoroughly covering a very wide space at each action of the handle, and the spray is so fine that it thoroughly covers both under and upper side of leaves, and everywhere that insects can find lodgement. The spray is so fine that one quart of the liquid will spray 1,000 hills of potatoes. Invaluable for spraying plums, grapes, currants, melons and all other fruit and vegetable plants. We consider it fully equal to the more expensive machines for this purpose which are sold at $12.00 to $15.00 each. Price only $1.00; postage [illegible] each additional. Bowker's Ammoniated Food for Flowers. A fertilizer made especially for plants grown in the house, garden or conservatory; clean, free from offensive odor, largely soluble in water, producing healthy plants, and early and abundant blossoms, to which it imparts a rich and brilliant color. It starts plants at once into a vigorous and healthy growth and drives worms and insects from the soil. Large box containing sufficient for 20 plants for one year, 25c, or postpaid 40c. Small pkg. 15c, postpaid 25c.

[Right Column.] Hammond's Slug Shot.-A combination of the most potent insecticides and soluble plant food. It destroys all insects injurious to house and garden plants, shrubs, trees, vines, potatoes, melons, cabbages, currants and vegetables and fruits of all kinds. This preparation, though poisonous to insects, does not injure the foliage in the least, and acts in some measure as a fertilizer to the plants. When you order your seeds, if you have not tried Hammond's Slug Shot, order a 5 or 10 lb. pkg. and use it as per directions given with each pkg. Not prepaid, 5 lbs. 30c; 10 lbs. 60c, 25 lbs. or more at 5c per. lb.; by mail, postpaid, 1 lb. 25c, 4 lbs. 90c. Dusters.-For Hammond's Slug Shot, each 35c. Supho-Tobacco Soap.-In our test this has proved the most effective of any insecticide and is perfectly safe to use. Its chief ingredient is the gum of the richest Virginia and Kentucky leaf tobacco. It is formed with whale oil and sulphur, in a soluble state, into a soap. The soap is easily dissolved in warm or cold water. Per 8 oz. pkg. 25c, or by mail, postpaid, 35c. Trial package 10c or by mail 13c. [Image: Drawing of hand with pruners cutting off grape cluster.] Kelly Pruning Shears-Best for picking grapes; it holds bunch firmly until dropped in basket, enabling operator to do double the work. Price 75c, postpaid.

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[Right Column.] Seed Potatoes. With no other seed is the importance of change more essential than with the potato. By using our northern grown seed you are assured of early maturity, increased yield and a vigorous growth. Order as early as possible, stating whether you desire them shipped by express or freight, and we will ship as soon as the weather permits. We will ship at any time, when requested to do so, regardless of the weather, but customers in this case must take the risk. Prices are subject to any important market changes. At prices named we make no charge for boxes, barrels or drayage. Pound Prices.-All varieties 30c per lb., 3 lbs. 75c, postpaid. [Image: Drawing of a man using a planter to plant potatoes, Caption-Eureka Potato Planter.]

Extra Early Ohio.-(Fancy Northern Grown Stock.) For several years past we have been having these grown in the noted Red River valley, about 400 miles north of Des Moines, and careful tests have proven them to be fully ten days earlier than our Iowa grown stock. This is a great advantage to the gardener and puts this variety at the head of the list of extra earlies. They are all of good average size, strictly pure, smooth, and free from scab and rot. In our tests they are positively the earliest to mature their entire crop of any variety we have ever had, and outyield other early sorts greatly. It is a special favorite with marketmen, and the most profitable potato they can possibly grow. The sprout is very strong and the vines grow erect, making it easy to cultivate, and on accoun[t] of its early maturity you can get the highest market prices and have the land for other crops. The tubers grow compact in the hill, are easily dug, very few small ones, nearly every one being of marketable size. They keep firm till late in the spring[.] This is our specialty in standard varieties. Don't plant Iowa grown stock when you can obtain these. Per pk. 50c, bu. $1.35, bbl. $3.25. [Image: Drawing of three potatoes, Caption-Extra Early Ohio.] Early Ohio.-Grown in Iowa. Per pk. 40c, bu. $1.25, bbl. $3.00.

[Image: Drawing of a potato, Caption-Carman No. 2.] [Left column, part way down page.] Carman No. 3.-A new main crop variety, and it is the coming standard potato everywhere. It is very large and handsome. Remarkably productive; all large tubers growing compact in a hill and of high table quality with no hollow center or hard core. Skin and flesh white, eyes few and shallow. Less apt to be scabby than any other sort. Keep well. Per pk. 50c, bu. $1.50, bbl. $3.50. Parson's Prolific.-Introduced by us in 1882, and is still considered by many the best main crop potato in cultivation for Iowa growers. They are a very nice, smooth, white potato, slightly russeted and with eyes almost even with the surface. They run unusually even in size, there being but few small ones and no overgrown large potatoes. It is the potato for main crop and it will pay you to plant some or them this year. Per pk. 50c, bu. $1.25, bbl. $3.00. Mills' Prize.-One of the largest potato growers in this state is now devoting most of his land to this variety claiming that it is the largest yielder of any and he can sell it in competition with the Colorado grown, as it is larger and quality is so superior. Cooks quickly. We recommend it highly. Per pk. 50c, bu. $1.35, bbl. $3.25. Freeman.-The tuber is oval in shape and russet in color; flesh is very white, both raw and when cooked. From the time they are as large as hens' eggs until new potatoes come in the next year they burst open when boiled with their jackets on, appearing snow white and floury. Has matured in 39 days from the time of planting. A good yielder. Per pk. 50c, bu. $1.50, bbl. $3.50. Early Beauty Of Hebron.-A standard early sort. Pk. 50c, bu. $1.25, bbl. $3.00. Bonanza.-One of the leading varieties for main crop. The tubers are large, oblong, somewhat flattened, skin dark red, smooth, flesh firm, white and fine grained. Productive and of superior quality. Per pk. 50c, bu. $1.25, bbl. $3.00. Rural New Yorker No. 2.- One of the largest yielding varieties in existence. Large and unusually smooth, with few and shallow eyes; skin is white, as is the flesh, which is of superior quality. Medium late and best drouth resister. Per pk. 50c, bu $1.25, bbl. $3.00. Minnesota Early Rose-Superior in earliness and size to the Iowa grown. Per pk. 50c, bu. $1.25, bbl. $3.00[.] Queen Of The Valley.-(Honeye Rose.) A heavy yielder of the Hebron class. Of superior table quality. Per pk. 50c, bu. $1.25, bbl. $3.00.

[Back to Right Column.] Hybridized Potato Seed.-We have a quantity of very choice potato seed from the flower ball (the true seed) which we are pleased to offer our customers this year. It is from such seed that all the choice new varieties of potatoes are originated, and there is much interest in growing them. Sow in fairly rich soil. The second year they develop their characteristics. Per pkt. 10c, 3 pkts. for 25c, postpaid. Collection.-One pound of each of the eleven varieties for $1.00 by express, purchaser to pay charges. Eureka Potato Planter.-The best hand planter that we know of as it does the work perfectly. Also plants beans and seed corn equal to any corn planter. Price $1.25. New Atomizer.-For killing bugs. Ask for descriptive circular.

[Lower third of page, single wide column of text] [Image: Drawing of sweet potato plant with cluster of potatoes growing underground.] Seed Sweet Potatoes. For twenty years past our firm has been known as headquarters in central Iowa for choice seed sweet potatoes. Our stock is grown, stored and handled especially for seed purposes and cannot fail to please all. So perfect is our manner of packing that there is rarely a complaint, although they are usually considered very perishable, by reason of changes in the weather or rough handling, but we cannot guarantee safe delivery. Price subject to market changes. Write for price on large lots. We ship about April 12, usually. Early Yellow Jersey.-In spite of the many so-called new varieties, all of which we have tested, the Early Yellow Jersey holds the first place. The earliest, most productive, of short, "chunky" shape, and of the very best quality. Not stringy. Very few small ones. Per pk. 60c, bu. $1.40, bbl. $3.00. Yellow Nansemond.-The old standby, by some growers considered equal to the Jersey. Per pk. 60c, bu. $1.40, bbl. $3.00. Vineless Sweet Potatoes.-A novelty which has proved very popular in some places. Can be planted much closer, do not require the lifting or trimming of vines and for this reason are more desirable than the older varieties. They are good keepers and of excellent quality as a table potato. Don't fail to try them. Per pk. 75c, bu. $2.00, bbl. $4.75. Plants 60c per 100 postpaid; or 40c per 100, $3.00 per 1,000 by express. Red Jersey and White Southern Queen.-We can supply choice seed of these varieties, if ordered by April 5, at 75c per peck, $2.00 per bu., $4.50 per bbl.

[Text box with border, set into lower right corner.] Concaved and Curved Seed Potato Knife.-It is thin and of the right shape to cut one, two and three eye pieces fast and not crack the tuber nor injure the germs. Price 35c each, postpaid. [Image of the knife cutting away a chunk of potato.]

38 ... Iowa Seed Company, Des Moines, Iowa. [Upper half of page.] [Image: Drawing of a girl with a bouquet of flowers, smelling a single rose, set in a decorative border in the upper right hand corner, Caption-I love flowers. Don't you?] Flower Seeds. Our floral beauties come in for their full share of attention, and in fact we have this year given them more time and space than ever before on our grounds. We have in our employ an experienced specialist in this line, who, under our supervision, attends to growing whatever can be grown to advantage in this country, tests all novelties offered in this country or Europe, and is constantly striving, by selection and hybridization, to improve the leading varieties, and make our choice Iowa flower seeds just what we are striving for-the best in the world. All who truly love the beautiful, and prize all things new and valuable in the floral kingdom, will be interested in the following pages, and also in looking over the flower plant and bulb list. Our flower seeds are all fresh and we know they are unsurpassed. Quality is always the first consideration. Our mixtures are mainly made up by ourselves from named varieties, or from growing a large number of the best named varieties together, and will yield a better assortment than is commonly found. This year we list all the varieties alphabetically together. Annuals, biennials, perennials, climbers, everlastings and ornamental grasses, but mention in the description the class they belong to if they are not annuals. This will make it easier to find any sort named. Our Prices.-The cost of raising the various sorts of flower seeds varies greatly, from such as mignonette, which we can grow a hundred pounds of at but comparatively only few dollars expense, up to double petunia, which costs us over one hundred dollars per ounce, and some other kinds which are still more expensive. There are but few who care for more than one good sized bed of any sort; therefore we have filled our packets with a sufficient amount and made prices as low as possible, some being only two or three cents each, and we are certain customers will be well pleased with the quantity they contain. Discounts.-In spite of our very low prices by the packet we still offer flower seeds in packets only to the amount of $1.25 for $1.00. This discount does not apply to collections of seeds nor to seeds by weight or measure. Directions For Sowing, Etc.-To insure success the conditions and requirements of the several species as to soil, moisture, heat, etc., should be studied and then observed in culture. Below we give a few general directions for their culture, though more complete directions will be found printed on many of the seed packets. The soil best adapted to most flowers is light, rich loam, containing enough sand to make it porous. If there is some clay with it the colors will be brighter. Make the surface as smooth and fine as possible, sow seeds in rows, covering each sort of seed in proportion to its size (a good general rule being to cover twice the diameter of the seed) and press the soil down firmly over it. Do not plant any seeds when the ground is wet. Many varieties, such as pansy, verbena, daisy, hollyhock and the fine greenhouse plant seeds, should be sown early in shallow boxes in the house, in soil consisting of equal parts of fine sand and rich, mellow loam, well mixed together and sifted to remove all gravel and lumps. Sow as before directed. Covering the box with glass helps to retain the moisture and keeps the temperature even. Be careful not to keep them too wet, and as soon as they are large enough to handle transplant into boxes from one to two inches apart where they are to remain until time to transplant to permanent beds. We will always be glad to answer any questions from our customers relative to the cultivation of any kind of plants. Novelties.-Many desirable novelties will be found described on the colored pages of this book while others are in their regular order in this department. We have this year carefully revised all the descriptions, changing some of them after comparing with the flowers in the field, and we believe no more correct or complete list of desirable sorts can be found in any catalogue. A Nice Lawn is easily obtained by sowing our Central Park or Evergreen lawn grass seed. It is vastly cheaper than sodding, and you are not bothered with weeds, which are in the sod. See price in grass seed department. All flower seeds are sent free by mail on receipt of price. We have carefully compared our packets with those of many of the leading seed dealers and are convinced that our packets on an average are better filled than any of them. We are growers and sell flower seeds to many of the largest seedsmen in this country and Europe, and can afford to sell at low prices to our customers.

[Lower half of page.] [Left Column.] [Image: Drawing of a small flowering plant, closeup of a cluster of blooms, Caption-Abronia.] Abronia. Trailing habit similar to verbenas, bearing clusters of sweet-scented flowers. Effective for bedding in masses, and very desirable for rock work or hanging baskets. In beds sometimes one plant covers a yard square and is full of bloom. Best colors mixed. Pkt. 3c. Acroclinium. Elegant summer flowering annuals, forming plants about one foot high, bearing quantities of large double flowers of white, rose, etc., 1 to 2 inches across. Splendid everlastings for winter bouquets. Mixed colors. Pkt. 3c. Agrostemma. A very hardy plant introduced from Russia, suitable for border plants. Coeli Rosa.-Perfectly hardy plants, producing pretty, pink-like blossoms on long slender stems. Very useful for cutting for bouquets, and pretty in masses in beds. Also known as Rose of Heaven. About 1 1/2 feet high. Deep rose color. Pkt. 3c. Alba.-White; fine for cemetery. Pkt. 5c. Argemone. (Prickly Poppy.) Free blooming; flowers somewhat resemble the poppy. The foliage is large, pretty in form, and of a pleasant light green color. Mixed colors. Pkt. 3c. Adlumia. (Mountain Fringe.) A beautiful hardy perennial vine, with fern-like foliage of a pale green color, with pretty flesh-colored blossoms. It is also called Alleghany Vine. Pkt. 10c. [Image: Drawing of a plant vining up a tri-pod trellis, enlarged blooms, Caption-Adlumia.] Asperula. Azurea Setosa.-A hardy, dwarf growing, little annual producing an abundance of small, light blue, sweet-scented flowers. fine for bouquets. Pkt. 5c. Browallia. Elata.-Produces very delicate and handsome flowers in great abundance. Mixed. Pkt. 10c. Balloon Vine. A very pretty, rapid growing climber, succeeding best in a warm situation. Pkt. 5c.

[Right Column.] Ageratum. [Image: Drawing of a plant with cluster of stems bushing out, an enlarged bloom, Caption-Ageratum.] Mexicanum.-Very desirable for bonquets; produces a great many blue flowers, and blooms a long time; largely used by florists; start seed early. Pkt. 4c. Albiflorum.-Like above, only white. Pkt. 5c. Abutilon. A handsome greenhouse plant. Fine mixed. Pkt. 5c. Adonis. Aestivalis.-Brilliant scarlet. Blossoms throughout the season. Foliage is graceful and feathery. Height 1 foot. Pkt. 3c. Amobium. Alatum Grandiflorum.-Very hardy, everlasting, with pretty, double, white flowers. Useful for bouquets. Pkt. 4c. Anagallis. Low growing plants with remarkably bright, handsome flowers; mixed varieties. Pkt. 10c. Aquilegia. (Columbine.) Too much praise cannot be given to these elegant, free flowering, and deservedly popular hardy plants, blooming profusely through the spring into early summer. Hardy perennial. Mixed Varieties.-Pkt. 5c. White.-Blooms on Decoration Day. Very desirable for cemetery. Pkt. 10c. Antirrhinum. (Snapdragon.) One of the most beautiful and useful border plants, blooming profusely the first season from seed, until after frost. Our mixtures contain all the new and choice colors, including the beautiful striped, variegated and margined. [Image: Drawing of a clustered bloom at the end of a stem, Caption-Antirrhinum.] Tall Varieties Mixed.-Pkt. 4c. Tom Thumb.-A collection of the most beautiful, very dwarf varieties. Pkt. 5c. Arabis. Alpina. Among the earliest blooming plants, and very useful for rock work edgings, carpet bedding, etc. Flower pure white. Plant 9 inches high and a hardy perennial. Pkt. 10c.

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Asters. The numerous forms of the aster, and the now great variety of rich colors of its perfectly double flowers make it a leading favorite. For a late summer and fall display it has no equal. Give the aster a deep, rich soil, with plenty of mulching, and it wlll surprise even its friends with its profusion of richly-colored perfect flowers. Plant early as possible. New Diamond.-(See cut, No. 1.) The flowers are extremely beautiful, 2 to 2 1/2 inches across, and the plants grow 18 to 20 inches high. All the stems and branches are terminated by perfect flowers, the entire plant appearing a mass of bloom. The colors range from pure white to blackish purple, and dark, rich crimson. Pkt. 15c. New Triumph.-(No. 2.) The most beautiful and most perfect of all dwarf asters. Each plant forms an elegant bouquet of itself. The individual flowers measure from 2 1/2 to 3 inches across. All petals beautifully in-curved; color is peculiarly rich and brilliant. When beginning to bloom it is a pure scarlet, but when in full bloom it changes to a magnificent satiny deep scarlet. Pkt. 10c. Snowball.-(No. 3.) A beautiful and distinct variety originating from the "Mignon," introduced some years ago. The flowers are semispherical, as shown in our engraving; of refined and faultless form; pure white, beautifully imbricated and very freely produced, as many as 30 flowers being frequently borne on a single plant. The cut blooms will remain longer in good condition than most other varieties. Well adapted for pot culture. This is a valuable acquisition to the aster family, being a novelty of decided merit. Pkt. 15c. Perfection.-(No. 4.) Trutffant's Improved Paeony Flowered. A favorite class; thrifty, upright growers; flowers large (4 inches across) and almost perfectly round, with incurved petals; height 18 inches to 2 feet. Our mixture contains many exquisite colors. Pkt 5c. Crown.-(No. 5.) The center of each flower is white, surrounded by a broad margin of color, such as crimson, rose, violet, etc.; flowers large and freely produced. Height 18 inches to 2 feet. Mixed colors. Pkt 10c. Comet.-(No. 6.)-The shape of this new variety differs from all others, resembling closely the large-flowered Japanese chrysanthemums. The flowers are from 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 inches in diameter, perfectly double, many handsome colors mixed. Per pkt. 10c. Harlequin.-A new dwarf pyramidal strain of great beauty, with oddly spotted and striped very double flowers of red and blue, the same plant often having a great variety of flowers on it. Every one will be pleased with it, and it will always attract great attention. Per pkt. 10c[.] Victoria.-This is a magnificent sort, 20 inches high, vigorous in growth, pyramidal in habit, very free blooming; flowers double to center; very large. Adapted for either garden or window culture. Very brilliant colors, mixed. Pkt. 10c. Dwarf German.-Mixed colors. Pkt. 10c. Pyramidal Bouquet.-Very fine, mixed colors; each plant forms a bouquet. Pkt. 10c. Hedge Hog, Or Needle.-Very peculiar, long quilled petals, handsome and sure to attract attention. Pkt. 10c. New Washington.-The largest aster in cultivation, flowers often measuring four or five inches across; perfectly double, fine form, and of many exquisite colors. Plant is pyramidal and very free blooming; mixed colors. Pkt 10c. Collection Of Asters.-One pkt. each of the 12 varieties named above 85c. All Kinds Mixed.-Seeds of most of the varieties in above list. Pkt. 5c. Royal Mixed.-A very choice selection of all the best sorts; none 2d grade. Pkt. 10c. [Text box with border, Text: One Packet Each of the 7 Grand Sorts Named Above For 50 Cts.] [Image: Drawing of a large blossom, Caption-Harlequin Aster.]

[Image: Drawing of a mound of alyssum, Caption-Little Gem Sweet Alyssum.] Alyssum. Sweet.-Has pretty little white flowers, useful for making up in all kinds of small bouquets. Its fragrance while sufficiently pronounced, is very delicate. Makes a pretty border and is one of the best plants for a basket or pot. Pkt. 3c[.] Little Gem.-The plants are very dwarf and remarkably uniform in growth; grows only 3 or 4 inches high, and each plant spreads so as to completely cover a circular space 12 to 20 inches in diameter. The plants begin to flower while quite young and soon become one mass of white, remaining in full bloom from spring to fall[.] Deliciously fragrant. More than four hundred clusters of flowers in full bloom have been counted on a single plant[.] Pkt. 5c.