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OUR STOCK.

Of vegetable seeds we are sure cannot be excelled either in quality or selection by any firm in the country. We exercise the greatest care in watching our growing crops, and secure the best growers to produce for us those varieties which can be grown to greater perfection in other parts of the world, visiting the crop during the growing season to make sure that it has been kept isolated and is pure and true to name. In this department will be found only such varieties as have proved after years of trial the best adapted to the soil and climate of Iowa and the central states. Every kind is recommended to our customers. When the selection is left to us we will send such sorts as we know will do well in your locality. Our packets are, we believe, as well filled as any reliable seed dealer's in the United States, and, in fact, a comparison has shown that they contain more seed, on the average, than those of any other firm whose packets we have secured. We pay the postage at these prices, except on Beans, Peas and Corn at the peck or bushel rates.

NOVELTIES.

A choice list of the best novelties will be found described on the colored pages in the center of this book.

ARTICHOKE.--Ger. Artischoke.

When traveling along the Pacific Coast last summer we found that this was one of their leading vegetables there. It was found on all the market stalls and is considered a great delicacy. It is a perennial producing the large flower heads, which are the part eaten, the second season and every year thereafter. The young stalks are also sometimes tied and blanched like celery, but they are not equal to the flower heads. Cook like asparagus and serve with cream or butter sauce. Sow seed early in hot-beds or box in the house, and when weather becomes settled transplant in rows four feet apart and two feet in the row. When started early it sometimes blooms the first year.

LARGE GREEN GLOBE.--The best variety for general use; buds large; scales green, very thick and fleshy. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 1/4 lb. 90c.

ARTICHOKE ROOTS.--These are an entirely different plant from the above and used mainly for stock food. See description and price in Farm Seed Department.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS.--Ger. Spresssen-Kohl.
One ounce will produce about 3,000 plants.
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. Pkts. contain about 800 seeds.

AMERICAN MAMMOTH.--A new and greatly superior variety of American growth which forms heads ready for picking about three weeks earlier than other varieties. It has the additional merit of making stronger plants and more heads. A profitable crop for market gardeners. Pkt. 10c, oz. 40c.
ENGLISH.--Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c.

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 the same as Cauliflower.

EARLY PURPLE CAPE.--A popular sort; heads well and is very hardy. Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c.

EARLY LARGE WHITE.--Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c.

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LARGE GREEN GLOBE ARTICHOKE.
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AMERICAN MAMMOTH BRUSSELS SPROUTS.

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

Asparagus is so easily grown and such a large quantity is produced on a small amount of ground that every garden should contain a bed. A bed ten feet square requiring 50 plants will give an abundant supply for any ordinary family. Soak the seeds 24 hours in tepid water; sow early in spring, in rows a foot apart; keep clean by frequent weeding and hoeing. Ask for circular giving instructions for making asparagus bed.

COLUMBIAN MAMMOTH WHITE.--A new and entirely distinct variety, that produces shoots which are white and stay white as long as fit for use. It is more robust and vigorous in habit, and throws up larger shoots and fully as many of them as Conover's Colossal and requires no earthing up in order to furnish the white shoots so much sought after. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

PALMETTO.--Stalks frequently measure two inches in diameter, and, even when twelve inches long, are perfectly tender when cooked. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c.

CONOVER'S COLOSSAL.--The standard variety. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 15c, lb. 40c.

ASPARAGUS ROOTS.--See list of vegetable plants.

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COLUMBIAN MAMMOTH WHITE ASPARAGUS

BORECOLE, or KALE.--Gen. [Ger.] Blatter-Kohl
One ounce will produce about 3,000 plants.

A hardier vegetable than cabbage; excellent greens during winter and spring; splendid winter food for poultry. Is improved by frost. Cultivate same as Cabbage. For winter, sow in September, and treat as Spinach, giving it a light covering of straw or litter to protect from severe cold.

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EXTRA CURLED MOSBACH KALE.

EXTRA CURLED MOSBACH.--Fine crimped leaves; light green color; admirable for garnishing. Best for cooking. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25.

DWARF GERMAN GREEN.--Popular. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. 75c.

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WE PAY THE POSTAGE
PLEASE REMEMBER.
In comparing our prices with those of other dealers that we prepay the postage on all vegetable seeds except on Peas, Beans and Corn at the peck and bushel rates. We also prepay the charges on flower seeds, flower plants, bulbs and most other goods except where noted.

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