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IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA. 33.

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IRISH VICTOR OATS.
A Grand Oat Novelty for 1900.
It is probably known to but few farmers that almost all the new varieties of oats originate either in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or New Zealand, and it is to these countries that we are obliged to look for improved sorts. The Irish Victor was brought over from Ireland three years ago and has proved superior to all other sorts grown in the same section, in vigor of growth, stiffness of staw [straw] and productiveness. Our grower in Poweshiek county, Iowa, says his neighbors agree with him in pronouncing it the handsomest oat field ever seen in Iowa. The straw is very stiff, holding the heavy head up well. It is fully as early as the Lincoln and yields more than that very productive variety. The grains are large, plump aud heavy. Plant grows to medium height stools out exceptionally well, is free from rust and yields an immense crop. When we heard of this wonderful variety we at once investigated it fully and purchased the entire crop. Not a bushel of it is in the hands of anyone else except the few bushels which the farmer reserved for his own planting. We have made price so low that no one can afford to do without it this year. We are only sorry that we have not a larger stock, as it will doubtless soon be exhausted. Per lb. 25c, 3 lbs. 60c, postpaid. By freight, per peck 40c, bu. $1.00, 10 bus. $10.00, 100 bus. $100.00. No discount on any quantity.

I have handled a great many carloads of oats both of my own growing and also as a shipper of grain to eastern markets, but I consider your Irish Victor the best ever shipped from this station. I saw the oats growing and the field was beautiful; it stood up straight having a very stiff straw and sprangled head. They far surpass the Lincoln, Swiss, White Russian, Bonanza and all other varieties of oats which have been grown in this vicinity.--H. H. Connell, Poweshiek Co., Ia.
Your Irish Victor Oats made the heaviest crop that I ever saw, and they stood up the best of any oats in our neighborhood this year.--Wm. H. Swain, Mahaska county, Ia.
The Irish Victor are the best and most productive oats I have ever raised. They have stiff straw and stand up better than any other sort. John J. Doonan, Poweshiek county, Iowa.

Farmer's Reliance Corn.
A grand novelty in field corn now offered for the first time, and it is by far the earliest variety of dent corn in existence, and also the largest eared early corn. A more full description will be found on page 30 of this catalogue, but we want to call it to the special attention of farmers in the north where season is short. It will pay farmers all through the central corn states to plant at least a small field of it so that they can have a crop which they can depend on any kind of a season. It is the Farmer's Reliance every year and is not a small ear like so many extra early sorts, but makes an ear of good average size. Don't fail to try it. Per lb. 40c, 3 lbs. $1.00, postpaid. By freight, 1/2 peck 60c, peck $1.00, 1/2 bush. $1.75, bush. $3.00.

FILL YOUR CORN CRIBS WITH
Profit Corn
And fill your pocketbook with money
Make Your Live Stock Happy
By feeding first-class corn.
BE THE FIRST
In your neighborhood to plant PROFIT CORN and then supply your neighbors the next year with seed.
There's Money in it.

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THE MOST PROFITABLE CORN FOR FARMERS TO GROW.
SURE ROAD TO WEALTH.
PROFIT CORN.

PROFIT CORN.
The most profitable corn for any farmer who has live stock to feed. Last year we introduced this grand new variety and it gave excellent satisfaction everywhere. It originated from a carefully prepared cross of two well known sorts on the farm of a seed grower in Madison county, Iowa, which is the county that produced our now world famous Iowa Gold Mine. For nearly 20 years this corn has been bred up until now it is claimed to be The heaviest, most solid ear of any variety in existence, and of good average size.

The originator of the "Farmer's Reliance Corn" says in regard to it: "It is the earliest corn I have ever seen or grown, maturing in 80 days, being ten days to two weeks earlier than Pride of the North, and it will yield double as much per acre. It is very heavy, usually weighing 60 pounds to the measured bushel. Your customers cannot fail to be greatly pleased with it in every respect as I verily believe it to be the most productive early corn in existence."

Nov. 1899.--I am much pleased with your Profit Corn, as it is remarkable for its vigorous growth, and in spite of the dry weather at earing time and it having no extra cultivation it yielded at the rate of 120 bushels per acre of solid, well filled ears. It beats your Iowa Gold Mine; and this I consider high praise. L. L. Stewart, Peoria Co., Ill.

California Golden Broom Corn.
Omitted from the general list. We consider it one of the best sorts. Color light green turning to yellow instead of red. Makes straight fine brush considered by many superior to the Evergreen, Japanese or any other variety. Our seed is new and nice. Per lb. 25c, 3 lbs. 65c, postpaid. By freight, 10 lbs. 60c, 25 lbs. $1.25, 100 lbs. $4.00.

It ain't a Handsome Corn, but it's got Money in it!
The color of the surface of ear is variegated from light sulphur to bright orange, being agreeably diversified, making it particularly striking in appearance. With some this might be an objection if they desire to sell it in the ear, but when shelled it looks quite uniform in color as the variation is simply in color of the cap or top of grain. The purpose of the originator was to fix a type of field corn FOR PROFIT, superior to any in cultivation, and profit in corn growing, as we understand it, means the largest crop of SHELLED CORN (not cobs) maturing in reasonably short time and of the best quality. Ears of large size, grain is very deep, cob small and dries out rapidly, thus making it a sure cropper. The corn is so solid on cob that the kernels appear as if driven in and it shells out immensely. Will produce a larger crop on poor soil than any variety we know of and with good culture will astonish everybody. It is the corn to plant and we want all our customers to try it. You cannat [cannot] get it elsewhere, as we are not wholesaling it this season. Order early as our stock is limited. Per pkt. 5c, lb. 25c, 3 lbs. 60c, 7 lbs. (sufficient for one acre) $1.00, by mail or express prepaid. By freight per 1/2 pk. 40c, pk. 75c, bu. $2.25, 2 bu. or more @ $2.00.

DWARF ESSEX RAPE.
Of comparatively recent introduction in this country, but has proved to be
THE MOST VALUABLE FORAGE PLANT IN EXISTENCE
for many sections of the country. It is easily grown everywhere, can be sown early with a grain crop, but is usually sown in June or July in a field with corn or potatoes for summer or fall pasture. It produces a wonderful amount of feed, one acre being sufficient for 30 to 40 sheep and lambs for two months, and they gain flesh so rapidly that they soon "weigh like lead." While it is the ideal food for sheep, still it is of equal value for hogs and cattle, as they are very fond of it, and it is extremely cheap, having yielded 9 3/4 tons of fodder from 1/2 acre. It is well to make several sowings during the season, so as to have it from early until late. If soil is rich and clean sow broadcast, but on most land it will pay to sow in drills and cultivate once or twice to keep down weeds. Dwarf Essex Rape is well adapted for a catch crop where other crops have from any reason failed as it makes most of its growth late in the season. Can be sown in stubble after oats, wheat, etc., and makes a fine fall pasture. Our seed is the best imported and cannot be surpassed. Per pkt. 5c, lb. 30c, 3 lbs. 75c, postpaid. By freight, 5 lbs. 50c, 10 lbs. 80c, 25 lbs. $1.75, 100 lbs. $6.50.

T. J. Kegley, of Ames, Iowa, writes us: "I have been growing Dwarf Essex Rape for the last four years and find it a very satisfactory food for sheep, hogs and cattle. I would not think of farming without a good acreage of it. I plant between potato rows or sow with rye or oats."

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