1901

Iowa Seed Company, 26... Des Moines, Iowa. [Left Column] [Image: Country Gentleman.] [Image: Champion Barly.]

Country Gentleman.-An improvement on the old favorite Shoe Peg Sweet Corn. Our illustration of a single stalk shows its great productiveness; the crop can be counted on to give three to five ears to a stalk. When this unusual abundance is coupled with the luscious quality, the general superiority of this new variety will be quickly seen. The cob is very small, thereby giving great depth to the kernels, which are of pearly whiteness, and, we cannot say too often-surprisingly sweet and tender. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 40c.

Stowell's Evergreen.-This is more largely planted than any other variety, being the general favorite with canners and market gardeners for late use. It is very productive, the ears are of large size, grains deep, exceptionally tender and sugary, and remain for a long time in an edible condition. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 10c, qt. 80c.

Pop-Corn. It pays to raise pop-corn as a general crop. Demand usually exceeds the supply. Some farmers claim that it is as easily grown as field corn and they receive three to four times the amount per acre for the crop. For main crop the Monarch White Rice will bring the best price per pound, as it is better known among the poppers. Let the children try a small patch anyway for home use.

Page's New Striped Rice.-The best, handsomest and most attractive variety of pop-corn in existence. The color is a clear, translucent white, and each kernel is beautifully striped with bright crimson. Our illustration does not do it justice. The ears are of good size, and well filled out; kernels are long and pointed, resembling rice. Early, very productive, and very tender when popped, bursting out very large, white as snow and of finest quality. All should try it. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 50c.

Miniature.-A regular little beauty. Attractive on account of its small size and handsome, perfect shaped ears which are only two to three inches long, with very deep, pure white kernels which pop to immense size. Three to eight ears to a stalk. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 50c.

[Image: Page's Striped Rice Pop-Corn.]

[Right Column] Sweet Corn. One quart will plant 200 hills; one peck will plant an acre in hills. Plant as soon as the ground becomes warm in the spring, in hills about 3 feet apart; five or six grains to the hill, and when up thin them out, allowing three or four of the strongest plants to remain. Give thorough cultivation. Our sweet corn is carefully grown and selected, only the choicest, most perfect ears being shelled for seed. It costs us more and is far superior to such stock as is often sold by other dealers. Packets contain about 2 ounces.

We Pay the Postage On corn at these prices. Deduct ten cents on each quart if to be sent by express. Pints at half quart prices. The half pint packages are very desirable for small families. Prices by the peck and bushel on page 22.

Early Sunrise.-See novelties. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 50c.

Extra Early Cory.-(White cob.)-This has for years been the most popular variety with market gardeners for first early market and until the introduction of the Early Sunrise it was grown more largely than any other early sort by Des Moines gardeners. It is of dwarf growth, and yields well. Ears of medium size. This year we offer the improved white cobbed variety. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 12c, qt. 35c.

Champion Early.-Without doubt the earliest large corn ever introduced, being only a few days later than Cory, with ears nearly as large as the Mammoth. Ears were grown ready for table use in sixty-one days from the time of planting, and they weighed one and one-half pounds each and were 12 1/2 inches long by 8 1/2 inches around. To help you realize these figures, get the largest ear of field corn you can find and compare measurements. This was grown with special culture. An average size is about nine inches long. It has a medium size white cob and large pearly white kernels, very sweet, tender and full of milk. No market gardener can afford to be without it, and every family garden should contain at least a few hills. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 45c.

Early Minnesota.-A standard early variety that has held a high place in the list of sweet corns ever since its introduction. The ears are of good size, well flavored and of the best cooking qualities. Valuable for either private or market use. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 10c, qt. 30c.

Crosby's Early.-For medium early use and general crop this is one of the most desirable varieties. Ears are of medium size and the cooking qualities excellent. A good cropper and profitable for family use and as a market sort. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 10c, qt. 35c.

Black Mexican.-Although the ripe grain is black or bluish black, the corn, when in condition for the table, cooks remarkably white, and is surpassed by none in tenderness. This, by many, is considered the most desirable for family use of the second early sorts. Will stand more hot dry weather than any other. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 45c.

Mammoth Sugar.-This produces the largest ear of any sweet corn, a single ear sometimes weighing as much as two or three pounds; quality very sweet and luscious. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 40c.

Evergreen Fodder.-Valuable crop for dairymen. Per qt. 25c. [Image: Stowell's Evergreen.]

New Dye Pop-Corn.-A new variety producing sometimes 10 to 12 good sized ears to each stalk. The name is given it owing to the large amount of dark wine red coloring matter contained in the husks, which can be used for dying cloth or making ink. Kernels are white and pop well. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 20c, qt. 65c.

Queen's Golden.-Color a peculiar lustrous golden yellow; when popped of a rich cream color; very prolific. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 40c.

Mapledale Prolific.-The most productive pop-corn, averaging 5 to 12 good ears to the stalk. Pops to large size and very tender. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 40c.

Monarch White Rice.-The best white variety. Bears from three to six ears per stalk, and produces 1,500 to 2,000 pounds per acre. It will pay you to try it. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 40c.

Corn Salad.-Ger. Lammersalat. One ounce will sow about 20 square feet. A nice winter salad. Sow in September in drills. Just before cold weather cover with straw or leaves. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c.

Collards.-Ger. Blatter-Kohl. One ounce will produce about 3,000 plants. Georgia.-Sow in May, and treat as cabbage. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.

Chicory.-Ger. Chicorie. One ounce will sow about 15 square feet. Large Rooted.-Used as a substitute for coffee. Cultivate as carrots. Take up the roots in the fall, cut into small pieces and put away to dry. When wanted for use, it is roasted and ground like coffee. It is now being extensively grown in some parts of Iowa and Nebraska for commerce. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c.

Iowa Seed Company, 27... Des Moines, Iowa.

[Left Column] [Image: Improved Chicago Pickle.]

White Pearl.-Bears freely throughout the season, and the cucumbers grow so thickly together that they actually lie piled one upon the other. The skin is very smooth and of beautiful pearly white; even the young fruits are of a very light color, nearly white. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

Perfect White Spine.-For many years we have been growing and improving this variety on our seed farm, and as a result we offer to our customers this improved strain, pronounced by good judges superior to either Peerless or Arlington. Fruit even and good size, straight, well formed and symmetrical. When small it is deep green in color, and of uniform shape, making it unexcelled for pickling. When of usual size for slicing it still holds its color, shading to a light green at blossom end. Immensely productive, and keeps longer solid and crisp than any other variety. Outyields any other for pickles. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c. By express, 5 lbs. or more 45c per lb.

Early Cluster.-Grows in clusters. Productive and of good quality. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c.

Green Prolific.-A splendid pickling sort. Very productive. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c.

West Indian Gherkin, or Burr.-Makes a handsome pickle of first class quality. Be sure and try it. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c.

Early Frame, or Short Green.- An old variety which will always be popular for general use as it is good both for pickles and slicing. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c.

Improved Long Green.-A standard sort. Vine vigorous and productive, forming fruit fit for the table nearly as early as the shorter sorts; fruit about 12 inches long, firm and crisp. The young fruit makes one of the best of pickles, and when ripe is the best of any for sweet pickles. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60.

Snake.-A remarkable and very interesting curiosity. Cucumbers grow curled up like a snake with the head protruding, and sometimes are six feet in length. Grown chiefly as a curiosity, and for exhibition. Pkts. only 10c each.

[Image: Improved N.Y. Egg Plant.]

Egg Plant. Ger. Eierpflanse. One ounce will produce about 1,000 plants. A tender plant, which should be started quite early in a hotbed or box in the house, which must be kept warm. Late in the spring transplant to open ground 2 1/2 feet apart each way in warm rich soil. As soon as the weather becomes warm they thrive and are easily grown. They are a luxury which all should grow.

Improved New York.-Our strain of this leading market variety we believe to be unsurpassed. Very large size, skin deep purple, flesh white and of excellent quality. Very productive. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 35c, 1/4 lb. $1.25, lb. $4.00.

Pearl White.-Pure creamy white, with slight shading of light green near the stem; very fine grain, well flavored and makes one of the most palatable dishes either baked or fried. Pkt. 10c, oz. 40c, 1/4 lb. $1.40.

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Cucumbers. One ounce will plant 50 hills; two pounds will plant one acre. Cucumbers succeed best in a rich, loamy soil. For first early, sow in hotbeds, in berry boxes, or in small flower pots, six weeks before they can be set out in open ground. When danger of frost is over transplant in hills four feet apart each way. For general crop, plant in open ground in May, about twelve seeds in a hill. When danger of bugs is past, thin to four strong plants in a hill. For pickling, plant in June. Sprinkle the vines with plaster or airslacked lime to protect from the bugs, or use Slug Shot to kill the bugs.

New Astro.-A novelty, sure to excite the curiosity of your neighbors. Will grow fifteen to eighteen inches in length, with very few seeds. Excellent for slicing. Flesh white and crisp. More fully described with novelties. Per pkt. 10c, 6 for 50c.

Westerfield's Improved Chicago Pickle.-Mr. Westerfield, having been engaged in growing pickles for Chicago pickle factories for many years, and also in supplying them with seed for other growers, has watched carefully and selected his seed stock from the most prolific and early maturing vines having the most desirable shaped cucumbers for pickles. Consequently his strain is now considered by all growers in that vicinity to be the best stock to grow. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c.

[Image: New Climbing Japanese Cucumber]

Japanese Climbing.-This may be described as the sensational novelty of Europe. The seed was originally brought from Japan, and has proven thoroughly adapted to open air culture throughout Europe and America. The vines are of healthy, vigorous growth, with rich, dark green foliage, and throw our strong, grasping tendrils, which enable it to climb trellis, wire netting, brush or any other suitable support. It comes into bearing quickly and continues to set fruit abundantly throughout the season. Of large size, from 12 to 16 inches in length; cucumbers thick, tender, of delicate flavor, cylindrical shape, flesh pure white, skin dark green, turning to brown and netted when ripe; of excellent quality for slicing. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.

Emerald.-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. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.

Boston, or Jersey Pickle.-Is used almost exclusively by the market gardeners near Boston for pickling. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c.

Gourds. The following varieties will be found quite serviceable in any household. No one would think, without having tried them, of the many uses they can be put to. Cultivate as cucumbers; or they may be trained over lattice work, fences, etc.

Japanese Nest-Egg.-Grows almost uniformly to the size, color and shape of a hen's egg. The shells are hard and durable and make the very best nest eggs, as they do not crack. The largest ones, when sawed in two, make excellent pots for starting tomato, strawberry and other plants. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c.

Dipper.-Makes a more light and convenient dipper than can be bought. Dippers of various sizes, of a capacity of from a pint to a quart and a half can be had from a few vines. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c.

Sugar Trough.-Very convenient for buckets[,] baskets, nest boxes, etc. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c.

Luffa, or Dish Cloth.-The peculiar lining of this fruit, which is sponge-like, porous, tough, elastic and durable, makes a natural dish-cloth or sponge. The seed should be started early in the hotbed or in the house. Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c.

Hercules Club.-Grows to immense size-sometimes 4 to 6 feet long. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 25c.

Mixed Utility.-Seeds of the above varieties mixed. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 25c.

Ornamental Gourds Mixed.-A mixture of the odd shaped and fancy colored sorts. Contains some of the most popular and handsome foreign varieties. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 30c. [Image of a chicken, eggs, and foliage]

Iowa Seed Company, 28... Des Moines, Iowa. [Left Column] [Image: Improved Hanson Lettuce]

Improved Hanson.-For general use both of market gardeners and in the private garden, we are sure that no variety can surpass our improved, carefully selected strain of Hanson Lettuce. It has been so judiciously improved that the heads are so solid that often they do not send up a seed stalk unless cut open with a knife. Heads are very large, green outside and nearly white within, deliciously sweet, crisp and tender, and almost absolutely free from any rank or bitter taste. Resists the summer heat exceptionally well. It cannot be praised too highly. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25.

Denver Market.-An early variety of Head Lettuce, either for forcing or open ground. It forms large, solid heads, of a good light green color, and is very slow to go to seed. The leaves are beautifully marked and blistered (like the Savoy cabbages), and very crisp, tender and of excellent flavor. By these blistered leaves it distinguishes itself from any other kind of lettuce now grown. The shape of the head resembles somewhat the "Hanson," but is more oblong. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 40c.

California Cream Butter.-A variety of cabbage lettuce, with round, solid head, as shown in the illustration; outside the heads are of medium green, slightly marked with small brown spots; within, the leaves are of a very rich cream yellow color, most refreshing in appearance, and particularly rich and buttery to the taste. The heads are of good size, compact, very hard and solid. It is medium early, and one of the very best summer varieties of head lettuce we have ever seen. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 40c.

Mignonette.-A small bronze-green sort with heart of creamy-white. It is handsome and of choice quality family use. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 40c.

Morse.-Might well be called an improved Black Seeded Simpson. Is very desirable for growing under glass or out doors. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 35c.

Rudolph's Favorite.-A very attractive Cabbage Lettuce; large size, crisp and delicate in flavor and very desirable for summer use, as well as for forcing. Forms a fine, large solid head, leaves of a beautiful yellow color[.] Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 40c.

[Image: New Mignonette Lettuce.]

[Middle Column] Lettuce. One ounce will sow 120 feet of drill. Probably no vegetable is more universally used than Lettuce, and to be thoroughly appreciated it must be brought to the table fresh and unwilted. As it requires but little room and is of the earliest culture, there are but few families that cannot have it direct from the bed. The quality of lettuce depends largely upon a rapid and vigorous growth. Sow in hot-bed in March and in open ground as early as it can be worked, thinly in drills one foot apart. For a succession sow every three weeks during the season. The soil should be rich and mellow. Thin out plants as they grow, so that the plants left to head will stand 10 to 12 inches apart.

[Image: Denver Market Lettuce] [Image: California Cream Butter Lettuce]

Salamander.-An excellent spring, summer and fall variety, forming good-sized heads, that stand drought and heat longer without injury than any other sort; matures very early. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 45c, lb. $1.40.

Early Curled Simpson.-An improved variety of the Curled Silesia, with large, loose heads and excellent flavor. Per pkt, 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.

Leek. Leeks are quite appetizing when sliced and served as a salad, or they can be cooked and served like onions. The plants are very hardy and the flavor improved with freezing. Sow seeds thinly in drills early in the spring; thin out or transplant so as to stand six inches apart in the row. Keep well hoed and free from weeds during the summer, and early in the fall draw earth up about the stems in the same manner as you would to blanch celery.

Large Rouen.-Largest and most uniform of all. It so far supasses other sorts that we consider it useless to list them. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c.

[Right Column] [Image: Iceberg Lettuce.]

Iceberg.-No handsome or more solid cabbage lettuce in cultivation-in fact, it is strikingly beautiful. The large, curly leaves that cover the outside of the solid heads are of a bright, light green, with a very slight reddish tinge at the edges. The center is thoroughly blanched. Whether in the early spring or the hottest days of summer, the quality is simply perfect. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 40c.

Prize Head.-Very tender leaves of dark reddish brown color, variegated with dark green. Heads large and of good flavor. We sell more of this than any other brown leaved variety; always satisfactory. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. $1.00.

Black Seeded Simpson.-Nearly double the size of the ordinary Curled Simpson; stands the summer well without becoming tough or running to seed quickly. Is by far the most popular variety for greenhouse forcing, making large, handsome heads in a very short time. Gardeners claim that our seed is worth far more than any other. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25.

Grand Rapids.-A forcing variety of superior quality and beautiful appearance, a strong grower free from rot, and keeps crisp and tender without wilting when exposed for sale, longer than any other forcing lettuce. It is also a desirable variety for sowing in the open ground. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c.

Mixed Varieties.-Seed of about 20 early, medium and late sorts mixed together, thus giving lettuce for the table during the entire season, and giving an opportunity to examine all the leading varieties with but little expense. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 35c, lb. $1.10.

I have found your seeds just as you represent them. The packets well filled and seeds of good quality. -Grace Sligers, Menlo, Iowa.

[Image: Large Rouen Leek]

Iowa Seed Company, 29... Des Moines, Iowa. [Left Column]

Musk Melon. One ounce will plant about 80 hills; two pounds to the acre. The soil best adapted to the culture of melons is a warm, rich, sandy loam. Plant in hills five or six feet apart each way, ten or twelve seeds in a hill. When they begin to vine thin out leaving only four of the most thrifty. As melons are very sensitive to the cold, they should not be planted until the settled warm weather begins-in this latitude about the middle of May. Cultivation should commence as soon as the plants appear above the ground, and be kept up once a week until the vines interfere too much. You will be pleased with our melon seed.

Rocky Ford.-See Novelties. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.

Iowa Mastodon.-Largest of all. Crop almost a failure. In packets only. Pkt. 10c.

Princess, or Perfection.-This splendid variety is nearly round, with heavily netted, dark green skin; the flesh is of a rich salmon color, and in flavor it is sweet and luscious beyond description. They ripen early and grow to a good size, often weighing 8 to 10 lbs. each. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 60c.

Grand Rapids.-The main characteristic of this melon is its extreme earliness; has been on the market two weeks earlier than any other sort and sold readily at $2.50 per doz. to hotels and fancy grocers, while melons grown in the south were practically unsalable. The flesh is pure yellow clear to the rind; skin finely netted. To obtain the best results, and to show its remarkable earliness and productiveness, we would advise our customers to pinch off the runners; thus throwing the growth into the fruit, and making it of large size and earlier. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

Improved Green Nutmeg-A greatly improved strain of the old Green Nutmeg. Fruit of a fair size, very rich, melting, and of exquisite flavor, flesh light green. Very productive. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 80c.

Improved Early Hackensack.-Large size, rich flavor; a great improvement on the Turk's Cap or Hackensack and 10 days earlier. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c.

Montreal Market.-Of large size, flesh thick; fine flavor. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c.

Emerald Gem.-This is one of the most delicious little melons that we have ever eaten. The flesh is thick, of a suffused salmon color, almost red, and ripens thoroughly to the extremely thin, green rind. It is peculiarly crystaline [crystalline] in appearance, juicy and rich. The flavor is sweet and luscious beyond description. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c.

Netted Gem.-A most excellent small melon and very popular with melon growers. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

Winter Pineapple.-Do not ripen on the vines, but have to be picked before hard frost and laid away in a cool, dry cellar for long keeping. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.

[Image: McCotter's Pride.]

[Image: Osage] Mixed Musk Melons: All of the above and a few other kinds grown separately and the seed mixed together. Will produce melons throughout the entire melon season. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c., 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

[Right Column] [Image: The Princess The Most Delicious Of All Melons]

Banquet.-The flesh is of a dark rich salmon color, uniformly thick and of that granulated character which always indicates a good melon. Of round shape, densely netted over its entire surface. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 65c.

Bay View.-One of the most prolific melons in cultivation. It has been grown to weigh from 15 to 20 lbs. and from 15 to 18 inches long. It is hardy, vigorous, and continues a long time in bearing. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c.

Champion Market.-A superb variety. Almost a perfect globe in shape, and densely netted, making it one of the handsomest cantaloupes known. Flesh is thick, light green color, and rich flavor. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c.

Banana.-Attains a length of from eighteen inches to three feet three inches, and is from two to four inches thick. Flesh very thick of a salmon color. It looks almost like an overgrown banana, and smells like one, hence the name. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c.

Perfected Delmonico.-An improved type of the Delmonico melon. Almost a perfect globe in shape; the skin is a peculiar grayish green until ripe, when it changes to a bright yellow. The melons average six inches in diameter, have a very small seed cavity, and are exceedingly thick and heavy for their size. The flesh is a deep, rich, orange yellow color, is of very fine grain and uniformly high quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

McCotter's Pride-This variety is the result of long continued, skillful breeding and selection with the purpose of securing a very large melon of spherical shape, with flesh of fine grain and high quality. The effort has been most successful and we are confident that it will please all who plant. The fruit is very large, nearly round, evenly and moderately ribbed, dark green in color, partially covered with gray netting. The orange red flesh is very thick, sweet and of fine flavor. We earnestly urge all lovers of good melons to try this splendid new sort. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c., 1/4 lb. 35c, lb. $1.10.

Tip Top.- We recommend this melon to every lover of luscious fruit and to every gardener who grows for the market. It is a yellow-fleshed melon of the very best quality, every melon produced, big or little, early or late in the season, is a good one. They are sweet, juicy, of finest flavor, eatable to the very rind. It is a strong grower and a heavy yielder, and of handsome appearance. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c., 1/4 lb. 20c., lb. 60c.

Paul Rose.-We have been greatly pleased with this new variety, and we consider it one of the finest sorts. It is the result of a cross of the Osage and Netted Gem, and it combines the sweetness and high flavor of the former with the fine netting and superior shipping qualities of the Netted Gem. It is of peculiarly sweet, rich, delicious flavor and a long keeper. If you are a gardener, plant it and catch top of market prices. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.

Osage.-One of the best melons on the market for family use and also greatly liked by gardeners. The skin is thin, of dark green color and slightly netted. The flesh is salmon color, remarkably sweet and spicy in flavor, extremely thick and delicious to the rind. The seed cavity is very small. It is seldom that one of poor quality is found. The whole crop is very even and extra heavy owing to the thickness of the meat. All lovers of fine melons should try the Osage. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c.

Iowa Seed Company, 30... Des Moines, Iowa.

[Left Column] Watermelon. One ounce is required for forty hills; three pounds will plant an acre. A light, sandy soil, with good exposure to the sun, is the best for watermelons. It should be prepared deep, but receive shallow cultivation. Hoe often and thoroughly. Plant in hills eight to ten feet apart each way. Plant eight to ten seeds in a hill, and finally, when danger of insects is past, leave but three strong plants. Thousands of melon growers annually depend on us for their seeds and are universally pleased, claiming that nowhere have they ever obtained seed so pure and reliable. It pays to have the best. Packets contain about 100 seeds.

Blue Gem.-See Novelties. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 45c, lb. $1.25.

Orange.-See Novelties. Per pkt. 10c.

Cole's Early.-Decidedly the finest early variety for the private garden, but is too brittle for long shipments. It is very early and will mature further north than most other sorts. Of medium size, very productive, continuing to bear throughout the season. Flesh of bright red color, of granulated, sparkling appearance[.] In flavor it is lusciously sweet and refreshing. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

Peerless, or Ice Cream.-(White seeded). Of unquestionable quality, very early, of medium size, thin rind, flesh bright scarlet. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c.

Fordhook Early.-Has proved to be the largest early variety on the list. From seeds planted May 10th, ripe melons were produced the last of July. The rind is tough, making it valuable for shipping. Color a uniform medium green; flesh red and very sweet. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

Gypsy, or Georgia Rattlesnake.-A superior early market variety; large, oblong, the skin green, mottled and striped. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c.

Duke Jones.-This magnificent large melon has a dark green rind, slightly striped, flesh bright red, very juicy and delicious. It matures medium early, is very prolific and much larger than Kolb's Gem. A carload of 800 melons averaging 43 pounds each were gathered from 2/3 of an acre. One grower writes that they produced ripe melons in sixty-five days from the time of planting. Very desirable both for shipping and for the family garden. Everyone who has a place to grow melons should try this new, splendid variety. It has been grown to immense size and even the largest specimens hold their good flavor. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

Dixie.-A cross between Kolb's Gem and Mountain Sweet, surpassing the former in shipping qualities and fully equaling the latter in the eating quality and flavor. It is early, has remarkably thin, tough rind, and will keep and ship well. The flesh is bright scarlet, and of fine quality. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

Green and Gold.-Large size. Flesh as yellow as gold. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

Pride of Georgia.-Very popular with Des Moines growers. It is of a dark green mottled color, nearly oval, somewhat ridged; grows partly upon its end, is firm, will ship well, attains a large size, and is very sweet and crisp. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c. [Image: McIver's Wonderful Sugar.]

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Monte Cristo, (Kleckley's Sweets.)-After testing all varieties of melons, we do not hesitate to pronounce this one of the sweetest, juciest [juiciest] and most delicious melons in existence, and it is specially desirable for the private family. The skin is dark green faintly striped; flesh bright red and peculiarly rich, crisp and pleasant flavored. It ripens early, is of large size, is a good shipper and long keeper. Market gardeners will also be pleased with it. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

[Image of two little boys conversing with a gentleman. The gentleman says to the boys, "What are you doing here, boys?" The boys respond, "We're trying de "Juke Jones," we dane tried de Favorite and de Seminole, but dis "Juke" beat dem all holier. Can't we help save seed here Boss? We wont charge you nuffin, we jest wants to eat de hearts out of dese big fellows. "Kolb's Gem" don't taste good now"

Kolb's Gem.-This variety, on account of its excellent shipping qualities, is extensively grown for that purpose. Grow nearly round, and the color is a dark green with lighter narrow stripes. Very thin and tough rind. Flesh bright red and of good flavor. Our seed is choice. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 15c, lb. 45c.

Cuban Queen-Flesh bright red, luscious, crisp and sugary. An excellent keeper. Large size. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 26c, lb. 65c.

Moutain Sweet.-The old standard. Best quality. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c.

Sweet Heart.-Early, large, handsome, heavy, good shipper, long keeper, bright color and of good quality. Carloads of Sweet Hearts were sold at fancy prices in the market when no other sorts were saleable. Its vines are vigorous and productive, ripening its fruit early. The fruit is large, oval, very heavy, uniformly mottled light green and dark green. Rind thin but firm. The flesh is bright red, firm, solid but very tender, melting and sweet. Fruit remains in condition for use longer than any other sort. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 65c.

McIver's Wonderful Sugar.-We are greatly pleased with this variety which we found growing in Nebraska. The gentleman on whose place they were growing is an enthusiast on melons and after testing quite a number of varieties, all persons present united in pronouncing the Wonderful Sugar by far the best. It is a large melon averaging about 35 pounds each. They are long, rather light colored, mottled and irregularly striped with dark green; rind rather thin and tough. Flesh a delicate red, and the most tender, juicy and luscious that can be imagined. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 70c.

Phinney's Early.-Early, medium size, and quite productive. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c.

Mixed Watermelons.-25 Varieties of the finest watermelons, the largest, earliest, sweetest, grown separately and seed carefully mixed by us. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

Citron Melon Colorado Preserving Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. Red Seeded Citron-Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. Apple Pie-Best flavored of all. See novelties. Per pkt. 10c.