1901

Iowa Seed Company, 19 ... Des Moines, Iowa.

[Left Column] [Image that reads: vegetable seeds] [Image: Large Green Globe Artichoke.]

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 seed 21 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. [Image: Columbian Mammoth White Asparagus.]

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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.

[Right Column] 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. Spressen-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. [Image: American Mammoth Brussels Sprouts.]

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. [Image: Extra Curled Mosbach Kale.]

Borecole, or Kale.--Gen. 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. 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.

Iowa Seed Company, 20 ... Des Moines, Iowa. [Left Column] [Image: Improved Valentine plant]

Davis' Wax.-A new white, rustless, productive; wax-podded bean; pods flat, very long, white, straight and handsome; seeds clear white; excels all others in hardiness and productiveness. Valuable for market gardener's and canner's use. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 50c.

Wardwell's Dwarf Kidney Wax.-Earlier, more productive than Golden Wax; rust proof, vigorous, pods large, showy, tender and stringless, excellent flavor and good for either snap or shell[.] Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 50c.

Black Wax.- Popular with market gardeners. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt 15c, qt. 40c.

Henderson's Bush Lima.-Grows in compact bush form, producing enormous crops of delicious Lima beans which can be as easily gathered as the common garden bush bean; is at least two weeks earlier than any of the climbing Limas, produces a continuous crop from the middle of July until frost. Enormously productive. A very small patch will supply a family with this splendid vegetable throughout the season. Pkt. 5c. 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 50c.

[Image: Yosemite Mammoth] Yosemite Mammoth Wax.- Pods frequently attain a length of ten to fourteen inches, with the thickness of a man's finger, and are nearly all solid pulp, the seeds being very small when the pods are fit for use. The pods are a rich golden color and are absolutely stringless, cooking tender and delicious. The cut shows one half of a pod, and exhibits the size and fleshy thickness of this monster wax bean. Extremely productive. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 20c, qt. 60c.

Burpee's Bush Lima.-A dwarf or bush form of the true large Lima which is of great value. They are of perfect bush form, growing 18 to 20 inches high, of stout and erect growth, yet branching and vigorous. An immense yielder, each bush bearing from 50 to 200 handsome large pods, well filled with very large beans of luscious flavor. Does not always mature dry shelled beans in this latitude, but you are sure of a good crop of green ones. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 50c.

Large White Marrow.-Excellent as shelled bean; cooks in twenty minutes. Grown very largely for the market. The beans are ivory white and double as large as the Navy. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 12c, qt. 35c. [Image:Early Mohawk plant]

Early Mohawk.-Very early and will stand more cold than most bush varieties. Vines large and stout with very large coarse leaves; will stand a slight frost. This variety is largely grown in the southern states for northern markets[.] The pods are from 5 to 6 inches long; the seeds, when ripe, drab with purple spots. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. [40c?].

[Right Column] Beans.-Dwarf Bush Varieties. One quart will sow one hundred feet of drill. Dwarf or Bush beans require no support, and should be planted in drills an inch and a half deep and drop the beans three inches apart in the drills. Beans are tender annuals, and cannot be planted until danger of frost is past. Keep clean, and do not hill up or hoe when wet. A sandy loam is the best. The half pint packages will be found very desirable for small families. We furnish pints at one-half the quart price. Price includes postage. See special prices by the peck or bushel on page 22. Packets contain about two ounces.

Improved Early Valentine.-About ten days earlier than the common Early Valentine. In addition to this, it is more robust and vigorous, and produces the true, round, curved pods very abundantly. Unexcelled in quality and uniformity of ripening, nearly the whole crop can be taken at one picking, usually within 35 days after planting. Crop is quite short this year, and while apparently we have sufficient for ordinary demands, still stock may be exhausted late in season. Better order early if you prefer this sort. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 45c.

Long Yellow Six Weeks.-Very early and prolific; long, green, tender, flat pods matures quickly. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 35c,

Early Refugee, or Thousand to One.-Most prolific green podded sort, thick and fleshy. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 12c, qt. 35c.

Stringless Green Pod Bush.-The only stringless green pod bush bean in cultivation[.] Consequently it surpasses all others in crisp, tender flavor. The finely shaped, long, green pods are absolutely stringless, and when we add that the pods are ready to market two weeks earlier than the best stock of improved extra early Red Valentines, we are sure that Stringless Green Pod will supply a long felt want. It must prove of immense value, not only to the market gardener who wants to make more money, but also to the amateur who seeks a rare quality early for the home table. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 20c, qt. 60c.

Rogers' Lima Wax.-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 pkt. 20c, qt. 60c.

[Image: Henderson's Dwarf Lima.] Improved Golden Wax.-In spite of all the new sorts of beans being introduced every year, our trade calls for more Golden Wax than any other variety. This great popularity is due largely to to the fact that the variety we have is a great improvement on the old Golden Wax having larger pods and being much more prolific. This improved stock is one of the handsomest beans we have ever seen, the pods being of dark, rich golden yellow color and of perfect shape. For family or market you can make no mistake in planting them. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 45c.

Scarlet Flageolet Wax.-This is really one of the most valuable varieties for either private or market garden purposes. It is as early as either the Black or Golden Wax sorts and has a peculiar value in the fact that it is nearly always exempt from rust[.] The pods are often a foot in length, exceedingly succulent, stringless and tender. It is an enormously productive variety. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 50c.

California Branch, or Prolific Tree-This is quite a valuable variety for field culture[.] Grows about 20 inches high, has stiff, upright branches and bears immensely, sometimes yields 45 bu. per acre. The beans closely resemble the White Navy. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 12c, qt. 35c.

[Image: Burpee's New Stringless Green Pod]

Iowa Seed Company, 23... Des Moines, Iowa. [top fourth of page] [Image of man wearing hat] Mangel & Sugar Beets for Stock Extensively grown in all parts of the country for feeding stock. Sow in April or May in drills three feet apart, and thin to ten inches in the row. If your soil is deep and mellow, try the long varieties; if shallow the round kinds will do better. No crop pays the farmer or stock raiser better than mangels; 1,000 bushels to the acre is an ordinary yield, while, with good culture, 2,339 bushels have been grown to this amount of ground. It costs, counting labor, use of ground and everything, less than $50 to raise an acre of mangels and gather and store them. This, for an ordinary yield, is a cost of only five cents per bushel. They make the cheapest of foods for all kinds of live stock- horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, chickens, etc. Easily grown and they help to keep stock in good condition and free from disease. Dairymen claim that a bushel of mangels and a bushel of corn are worth more than two bushels of corn[.] Full directions for culture and storing mangels, will be sent on application. Use 5 lbs. seed to an acre.

[middle of page] [Image that reads: Mammoth Golden Giant, A most valuable acquisition, A novelty of sterling merit. Klein-Wanzleben Sugar Beet. Golden Tankard Champion Yellow Globe Dignity Collection of Mangels One ounce each of the nine varieties of Mangels and Sugar Beets for 40c, 1/4 lb. of each $1.00, 1 lb. of each $3.00, postpaid, or $2.40 by express.

[Bottom Left of page] Mammoth Golden Giant.- An improvement on the long yellow mangel, being of considerably greater size, more than half above ground and of a more grayish or rather russet yellow color. Remarkably even in shape, rather elongated, of vigorous growth; it has a fine neck and a very smooth skin. Flesh white, firm and sweet, much liked by cattle. In short, a magnificent root, easily lifted from the ground, producing enormous crops. Excellent keeper; yields 40 to 60 tons per acre. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c. By express, 5 lb. $1.50.

Champion Yellow Globe.-Finest type of Yellow Globe in cultivation. Roots immense size, fine shape, small tap root, neat top. Flesh being very firm and fine-grained, renders it an excellent keeping variety. Well adapted to shallow soils. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 45c. By express, not prepaid, 5 lbs. $1.50.

Red Globe.-Like the above except color. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, [1/4?] lb. 20c, lb. 50c. By express, 5 lbs. $1.50.

Golden Tankard.-Best for dairy farming. Considered indispensable among English dairy farmers; it is stated by them they are able to obtain a higher price for milk when feeding cows on Golden Tankard. Sheep thrive on it. Other magels cut white, circled with yellow, but Golden Tankard is of a rich, deep yellow throughout. Early, hardy and a heavy cropper, for on account of its shape the roots can be left standing close in rows. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 45c, By express, not prepaid, 5 lbs. $1.50.

Klein-Wanzleben.-Also called Diamond Sugar Beet. This variety is cultivated on a larger scale for the beet sugar factories than any other as it yields frequently 15 to 20 per cent [percent] of sugar. Root is of shape shown in our illustration, straight, tapering evenly and somewhat screw shape. Our seed is grown in Germany from beets which were tested as to per cent of sugar before setting out. The heavy per cent [percent] of sugar makes it also of great value for feeding. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c. By express, 5 lbs. $1.50.

$10.00 Prize. We will pay $10.00 cash for the heaviest Mangel or Sugar Beet grown from our seed this year. Report to be sent in by Oct. 15th.

[Bottom Right of page] Dignity Long Red.-An improvement on the Mammoth Long Red by careful selection for a number of years. It stands head and shoulders above all other varieties of mangels; unequaled for yielding and feeding qualities. Grows to a very large size, weighing from 20 to 50 lbs., and will yield 50 tons per acre with ordinarily good cultivation. Thousands of western farmers have grown our Dignity mangel and call it the most profitable farm crop they ever tried. If you want large crops of large mangels of good quality, don't fail to try the Dignity. It is very uniform, smooth, and of good shape. Should be grown on deep, loose soil. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c. By express, not prepaid, 5 lbs. $1.75, 10 lbs. $3.00.

Vilmorin's Improved Sugar.-Best and sweetest of the French Sugar Beets. Under average conditions it has yielded 14 tons of roots to the acre, containing about 16 per cent [percent] of sugar. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c. By express, 5 lbs. $1.75.

Danish Sugar Beet.-An improved strain of the White French Red Top sugar beet which is wonderfully fine for feeding to milch cows and will add greatly to the milk production as well as to its richness. It will yield as much or more than any variety of mangels and we consider it superior to any variety of sugar beet or mangel for feeding. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c. By express, 5 lbs. $2.25.

Lane's Imperial Sugar Beet.-An improvement on the white French Sugar Beet. Recommended as hardier, more productive, yielding 35 to 40 tons per acre. It is much larger than the above varieties and will yield more but is not as sweet, containing only about 8 per cent of sugar. Greatly liked for stock feeding and preferred by some to mangels. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 15c, lb. 40c. By express, 5 lbs. $1.25.

This Year Mangel and Sugar Beet seed is scarce, owing to short crop, but price is not high and it will pay you to put in an acre. Five pounds will be sufficient. You may select one pound each of five sorts at the 5-lb. rate.

Iowa Seed Company, 24... Des Moines, Iowa.

[Left Column] [Image: Burpee's Allhead Early]

Improved Danish Ballhead.-This variety has been selected and perfected for more than fifty years by the Danish gardeners. They prize it so highly that they grow it almost exclusively for winter cabbage, and annually export large quantities to London, Paris and other cities. It will stand long journeys and keep far into the spring, and is of most mild and rich taste. Heads round as a ball, of good size, solid and very fine grained. Has but few outer leaves, thus admitting of close planting. Medium size and hardiest of all, tender and crisp with but little waste heart. Has pleased thousands of our customers. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 85c, lb. $3.25.

Iowa Seed Co.'s Short Stem Drum Head.-Our improved and selected strain of this popular variety has greatly pleased thousands of our customers during the past ten years, and so greatly has it improved during the time that we have had it that in a large field it is almost impossible to find a head that is not solid and well formed. For sureness in heading regularity of growth and even, large solid heads. Our Short Stem Drumhead is certainly the finest cabbage now extant. It far surpasses any other strain which we have seen, ripening evenly with very short stem or stalk, and large, thick, solid heads of silky fine quality and of best keeping properties. It is almost all head and always sure to head. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 65c, lb. $2.00.

Extra Early Express.-Excels in earliness all other sorts, has but few outside leaves and therefore may be planted very close and yield large crops. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. $1.50.

Perfection Drumhead Savoy.-The Savoy or curly cabbages are of much finer flavor and quality than the best of other kinds, and should be more generally cultivated. The variety we offer is the finest of the Savoys. Heads large, finely curled and an excellent keeper. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 65c, lb. $2.00.

Luxemberg Hard Head.-An excellent variety, which is in great favor on the Chicago market, and the seed frequently sells there at $1.00 per ounce or more. It makes a medium size, very hard head of extraordinary weight. Owing to its remarkable keeping properties, and the fact that the head remains as green as when gathered in the fall, is king of all cabbage for late spring selling. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 75c, lb. $2.55.

Marblehead Mammoth.-Largest of all; have in some instances grown to a weight of 90 pounds, and the heads of such size that they would not go into a two-bushel basket. Good for exhibition at fairs, but too loose headed and uncertain for main crop. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 60c, lb. $2.00.

Mammoth Red Rock.-A market gardener's strain of unusual size, color and weight. Its handsome appearance, large size, solidity and good quality will make it very desirable to all who like red cabbage. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 75c, lb. $2.50.

Superhead.-Very reliable in heading, good shape and large size. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 60c, lb. $2.00.

Chase's Excelsior.-Medium early and not excelled for sure, solid heading, which is the highest recommendation for a cabbage which must mature in the trying heat of summer. Another remarkable feature is that it never cracks. Very popular with our southern customers. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 60c, lb. $1.75.

Cabbage Plants: See list of Vegetable Plants.

[Middle Column] [Image reading: New short stem drumhead cabbage.]

[Right Column] Cabbage. One ounce of seed will produce about 3,000 plants. Set 8,000 to 10,000 plants to the acre of the early sorts and 6,000 of the large, late kinds. We pride ourselves on having the best, purest, and highest grade of cabbage seed that is offered, or at least it is surpassed by none. Compared with the cost of seed, there is more money in growing cabbage than any other crop and there is nothing that growers should be more particular about. The cabbage requires a deep, rich soil, and thorough working to insure good, solid, full-sized heads. Sow early sorts in hot-beds in February or March, or in open ground as soon as it can be worked. Later or winter crops in May or June, in shallow drills six inches apart. When the plants are four inches high transplant into richly manured ground, the early kinds two feet apart. The fall and winter varieties three feet apart. Packets contain about 800 seeds[.] There was a very short crop of all kinds of cabbage seed this year.

New Washington Wakefield.-See description with novelties[.] Per pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, 1/4 lb. $1.00, lb. $3.50.

Burpee's All-Head Early.-At least a week earlier than any of the various strains of early summer cabbage, and fully one-third larger, of perfect shape and the most solid variety on the list. Market gardeners to whom we furnished seed of this have been greatly pleased with it. Originated with C. L. Allen, who has grown cabbage seed for many years for us, but our competitor, Mr. Burpee, was fortunate in securing the entire stock of it the first year of its introduction, and gave it his name. However, we can most heartily recommend it to our customers. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 70c, lb. $2.25.

Early Jersey Wakefield.-Considered by many gardeners the very best first early variety. It is of large size for so early a kind, and is certainly deserving of its great popularity. Heads hard and solid, and have few outside leaves. Our seed is the highest quality American grown. Crop is very short this year. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 80c, lb. $3.00.

Henderson's Early Summer.-Ten or twelve days later than than [repeat word] the Jersey Wakefield, but much larger in size, and will stand on the ground much longer without bursting open. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 60c, lb. $2.00.

Winningstadt.-Cone-shaped summer sort; when sown late it is good for fall and even winter; a sure header and good keeper. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 35c, lb. $1.25.

All Seasons.-(Vandergaw.)-This most excellent variety is as early as Henderson's Summer, and makes considerably larger and harder heads. It is also excellent to plant late the thickness of the head making it a capital sort for keeping through the winter. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 80c, lb. $2.50.

Premium Flat Dutch.-This old and well known variety is still the standard winter kind. Its heads are large and solid; also first-class as a keeper. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.

Fottler's Improved Brunswick.-Excellent for summer and fall use. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, $1.75.

[Image: Perfection drumhead savoy.]

Iowa Seed Company, 25... Des Moines, Iowa.

Celery 4 Best Sorts [Image of 4 varieties of celery: New Giant Pascal, Golden Self-Blanching, White Plume, and Pink Aromatic]

[Left Column] Celery. One ounce will produce about 6,000 plants. This we consider one of the luxuries of the garden. For first crop sow the seed early in hotbeds, or in boxes in the house, in rich, moist soil, covering the seed very lightly. For main crop sow seed in open ground in April or as soon as the soil is in good condition. If weather is hot and dry shade with a light covering of hay or straw. Stir soil as soon as plants are well up; thin out and transplant so that they stand about an inch apart in the row. If they grow too rapidly, shear the tops off when about 4 or 5 inches high and this will make them grow more stocky. For main crop set plants out between June 15th and July 15th in rows three feet apart and the plants six inches apart in the row. Care should be exercised to firm the earth well around plants when setting and they will root better. Keep clear of weeds until about the middle of August, when it will be time to begin earthing up. Draw the soil up against the plants with a hoe as closely as possible, firming it enough to keep plants in an upright position. Later in the season the blanching process must be finished by digging the soil from between the rows and banking it clear up to the tops on each side of the row of celery. Some labor is saved by growing the self-blanching varieties, but they do not keep quite as well for winter use.

Golden Self-Blanching.-This is by far the most popular variety now on the market. It is of medium earliness, of dwarf, compact habit, with thick, solid, heavily ribbed stalks which blanch easily to a clear waxen yellow. When grown in rich, moist soil the stalks are numerous and large with a solid heart of beautiful yellow. The best grade seed is scarce this year. Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c, 1/4 lb. $1.00, lb. $3.50.

New Pink Aromatic.-This splendid variety which was introduced by us, will, we think, eclipse all other sorts of its class in popularity as soon as it becomes known. It is of most attractive pink and white color. Crisp and tender; fine aromatic, nutty flavor; best for winter; blanches easily. Don't fail to try it. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 30c, 1/4 lb. $1.00, lb. $3.25.

Henderson's Half Dwarf.-Entirely solid, possessing a rich nutty flavor, while it has much vigor of growth and heavy bunch. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.75. [Image: Improved Yellow Ground Cherry]

Old Celery Seed.-For flavoring. Per oz. 5c, 1/4 lb. 15c, lb. 40c.

Celery Plants.-See Vegetable Plants.

[Right Column] Boston Market.-The leaves are a dark green, the stalks when blanched being nearly white. It is an excellent variety, solid, crisp and tender. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.

White Plume.-The stalks, portions of the inner leaves and heart are naturally white and become fit for use by simply tying it up closely with soft twine. More used than any other variety by market gardeners. Our seed is of the highest quality and sure to please all. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 60c, lb. $1.75.

Giant Pascal.-Stalks remarkably large, thick, solid, entirely stringless, very crisp and brittle. It is a vigorous grower and is self-blanching, requiring only a few days' earthing up, when the outer stalks present a beautiful clear white appearance. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 60c, lb. $1.75.

Golden Dwarf.-When blanched, is of a waxy golden-yellow color; the stalks are cylindrical in shape and most solid and crisp in quality, and one of the best keeping of Celeries. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.

Celeriac, or Turnip-Rooted. Grown exclusively for its roots, which are turnip-shaped, smooth and tender. The roots are cooked and sliced; used with vinegar they make an excellent salad, also used for flavoring soups. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.70.

[Image: Turnip-Rooted Celery.]

Ground Cherry. Improved Yellow.-Another year adds only to the popularity of this already popular little fruit which we introduced, and it is now listed in the catalogues of the leading seedsmen of the country to whom we supply seed. It is a great improvement on the wild Ground Cherry. They grow well on almost any dry soil; are easier raised than the tomato, and are prolific bearers, and oh! what luscious fruit! For sauce they are excellent, and for pies nothing can equal them for taste and flavor. They are delicious as preserves, and when dried in sugar are much better than raisins for cakes and puddings, and they will keep in the shuck, if put in a cool place, nearly all winter. No one, after raising them once will ever make a garden again without devoting a portion to the Ground Cherry. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 oz. 25c, oz. 40c.

Purple Husk Tomato.-This fruit is quite popular in some places. The plants produce handsome purple fruit in great abundance, which are from one to two inches in diameter and enveloped in a husk similar to the yellow Ground Cherry. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 oz. 25c, oz. 40c.

Giant Scarlet.-Also called Chinese Lantern Plant. This is a very popular novelty and has proven quite satisfactory in some parts of this country. Per pkt. 10c.

Collection.-One packet each of the three Ground Cherries for only 15c.