1901

Iowa Seed Company, 37...Des Moines, Iowa.

[Image that has onions labeled with their crop name: Yellow Globe Danvers, White Portugal, Red Globe, Large Red Wethersfield, White Globe, New American Crop Onion Seed]

Good onion seed is of the utmost importance, as onions are one of the most important crops grown, both in market and family gardens and there is no other vegetable where the quality of the seed exerts a greater influence upon the crop than onions. There is more money in onions grown from seed than almost any other crop. Fully realizing this, we have for many years made a specialty of onion seed which is all grown from choice, selected bulbs, critically examined before being set out for seed. In vitality it is very strong, being carefully tested, and we are sure that our onion seed CANNOT BE EXCELLED in purity, vitality or high quality. Large onions can easily be grown the first year from the seed by obtaining our American grown new crop onion seed. Our crop was good this year and prices are reasonable. In comparing our price with others, remember that WE PAY THE POSTAGE. Deduct 10c per pound if to be sent by express[.] Ask for prices in large lots. Packets contain about 1000 seeds.

Culture-One ounce will sow about 100 feet of drill; 4 pounds will sow 1 acre. As early as the ground can be worked in the spring, sow the seed in drills 14 inches apart, covering one-half inch in rich sandy soil, which is as free from weeds as possible. Commence hoeing as soon as the rows can be seen; skim the ground over the surface; avoid stirring deeply, and work the soil away from the bulbs. At second hoeing weed carefully and thoroughly by hand. When the tops die, pull and spread evenly over the ground; stir or turn until fully dried, then cut the tops one-half inch from the bulb. For pickles or sets, the seed should be sown very thickly and in broad drills, about 50 lbs. to the acre for sets, and 15 to 20 lbs. for pickling. For sowing onion seed and cultivating the crop, it will pay you to purchase a good drill and hand cultivator. See description elsewhere. Lang's Hand Weeder, price 30c, postpaid, is the best hand weeder made. Try it. Book on Onions 20c. New Onion Culture Book 50c.

[Bottom half left column of page] Australian Brown.-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 known of. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.

Yellow Globe Danvers.-A very handsome, round or globe-shape variety of large size, with thin, yellow skin, white flesh, fine grained, mild, very firm and the best of keepers. It ripens early, sells readily at the highest prices in our markets. This is one of the best cropping varieties in existence, has yielded 1000 bushels per acre, and one of our customers states that his crop averaged over 800 bushels per acre for nine years. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00, 4 lbs. not prepaid, $3.50.

Extra Early Barletta.-This is a distinct new variety; the very earliest onion in cultivation. It is fully two weeks earlier than the Early White Queen, which heretofore has been the earliest variety on the market. At maturity the tops die down directly to the bulbs, leaving the neatest and handsomest little bulbs imaginable. They are of pure paper white color, very mild and delicate in flavor, 1 1/2 inch in diameter, and 3/4 of an inch in thickness. For table use and pickling it is most valuable. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 75c, lb. $2.50.

Extra Early Pearl.-The earliest and best of all American varieties. It is of good size, of pearly white color, the outer skin having a most showy, waxy appearance; flesh is pure snow white, and flavor so mild that it can be eaten like an apple. It grows with great rapidity. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 65c, lb. $2.00.

Large White Globe.-The handsomest market variety in existence, making beautiful, clean, pure silvery white bulbs of large, even size, globe shape, mild and pleasant flavor, and outsells every other variety. It is comparatively a good keeper and undoubtedly the best white sort. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 60c, lb. $2.00.

[Bottom half right column of page] Large Red Wethersfield.-The standard sort throughout the west, as they are the most hardy, and immense crops can be raised when more tender sorts are not profitable. Growers who prefer the red varieties will find this a magnificent strain, far surpassing the ordinary Red Wethersfield in size, productiveness and keeping qualities. It is of the finest form, skin deep, purplish red, flesh purplish white, much finer grained than many of the red sorts. Our seed of this variety is extra select and cannot be excelled. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00, 4 lbs., not prepaid, $3.50.

Extra Early Red.-Matures very early, yields abundantly and is of mild flavor. Of medium size, flat shape, deep red in color; very close grained, solid and heavy. This will often form bulbs in cold and mucky soils where other varieties fail. It is recommended particularly for the north and northwest. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25, 4 lbs., not prepaid, $4.50.

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White Portugal, or Silver Skin.-Matures early, very mild flavor, medium size, and generally preferred for table use; not a good keeper. The best variety to grow sets as the sets are of best possible, shape and color for marketing. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 70c, lb. $2.25.

Southport Red Globe.-This is a very handsome variety and is deserving of general cultivation. It is medium early, (none of the perfectly globe-shaped onions are as early as the flat varieties), grows to a large size, skin deep red, flesh fine grained, mild and tender. Seed of this variety is quite scarce this year. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 60c, lb. $1.60; 4 lbs. not prepaid, $5.50.

Canary Island or Bermuda.-A quite handsome variety of onion which we import from the Canary Islands. It is largely grown also in Bermuda for shipment to the U.S. It is of medium size, flat and matures early. Bulbs white, sometimes shading to pink. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 75c, lb. $2.50.

Iowa Seed Company, 32... Des Moines, Iowa.

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[Bottom 3/4th of page left column] Mammoth Prizetaker. (No. 1.)-This is without doubt the largest, handsomest, finest flavored, and in every way the best variety of yellow onion in the world. It is admittedly the largest of all varieties, having been grown to the enormous weight of OVER SIX POUNDS and is withal a handsome, fine-flavored sort. Of a clear, bright straw color and uniform perfect globe shape. Produces enormous crops, one report being over 1,200 bushels, and they bring an extra price, being sold on the market as fancy onions[.] Keeps wonderfully well. Our seed is unexcelled, and is in great favor with our customers in all parts of the United States. They ripen up hard and fine, and present the handsomest possible appearance in market, while the pure, white flesh is fine grained, mild, and delicate in flavor[.] To grow to the largest size sow seed early in hotbeds and transplant to open ground as soon as weather is favorable. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 60c, lb. $1.50.

[Image that reads: "The Five Giants one packet each of the Mammoth Prizetaker, White Prizewinner, Copper King, Giant Vesuvius, and Silver King. For only 25 cents. Try them."]

Giant Vesuvius. (No. 4.)-This grand new mammoth variety is a foreign sort. It is well shown by our illustration. In rich soil, under good cultivation, they grow to an immense size the first year. They are of a handsome globe shape, somewhat elongated, veritable beauties, and will attract attention anywhere. Color almost a blood red, flesh nearly white, quality most excellent. Much more tender and mild than the American sorts. Per pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 85c, lb. $2.50.

How to Grow Big Onions. With each of these "5 Giants Collections" we will send circular giving full directions for growing mammoth onions so that you can grow specimens which will excite the envy of your neighbors and take the prize at your fair.

Copper King, or Mammoth Pompeii. (No. 2.)-Have been grown to the enormous weight of FIVE POUNDS AND SIX OUNCES, and notwithstanding their large size they retain their shape and fine quality. To obtain an idea of how large this really is, just weigh the largest onion you can obtain and compare weights, or weigh out five pounds and six ounces of common onions and imagine them all in one. Beautiful copper color; flesh pure white, fine grained and mild. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 65c, lb. $2.00. Mammoth Silver King. (No. 3.)-This giant sort is the largest of all white onions, no other white variety approaching it in mammoth size. It is of attractive form, flattened, but thick through, as shown in the illustration. Single bulbs often attain weights of from 2 1/2 to 4 pounds each. The skin is a beautiful silvery white; the flesh is snowy white, and of a particularly mild and pleasant flavor. So sweet and tender is the flesh that it can be eaten raw like an apple. Matures early and is of uniformly large size and perfect form, and consequently will bring a large price in the market. Per pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 85c, lb. $2.50.

Mammoth White Prizewinner.-A grand new pure white variety of same shape as the Mammoth Prizetaker, and is of monster size. Per pkt. 10c, oz. 40c, 1/4 lb. $1.25, lb. $4.00.

$10.00 Prize for Big Onions. Prize reports must be in by October 15th. We offer a cash prize 0f $10.00 for the largest onion grown this year from seed purchased direct from us. Any of the mammoth varieties we list on this page may compete for this. Don't fail to try these onions this year.

Iowa Seed Company, 33... Des Moines, Iowa.

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*American Wonder.-The most popular extra early variety for the family garden. Being very sweet it cannot be planted quite as early as the above as it will not stand as much cold wet weather, but it is far superior to the extra early smooth sorts in flavor and table qualities and is quite productive. Of dwarf and robust habit, growing about ten inches high, and produces a profusion of good sized, well-filled pods fairly packed with the finest flavored peas. On good soil each vine will average twelve pods and each pod six peas. The vines grow from eight to twelve inches high. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 45c.

*Premium Gem.-Height one foot; early and prolific; a type of and an improvement on the McLean's Little Gem. Pods long and of dark green color. The most popular sort for family use. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 10c, qt. 35c.

Alaska.-Height two feet, pods rather small, dark green color, well filled; the earliest pea known, being two days earlier than the Rural New Yorker, and ninety per cent of the pods can be gathered at the first picking. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 12c, qt. 40.

[Image: Nott's Excelsior Pea Plant]

[Middle Column] Peas. One quart will plant about 100 feet of drill; 2 to 3 bushels per acre. Peas mature quickest in light, dry soil not too rich. May be sown as early as the ground can be worked, and for a succession, every two weeks up to July, or what is better, select several kinds which will form a succession in maturing. Sow in drills two to four feet apart, according to varieties, not less than four inches deep for general crop, although the first earlies will come to maturity sooner if only covered one and one-half to two inches. Wrinkled sorts are marked *. They should be sown thicker in the row than the smooth varieties, as they are more liable to rot if ground is wet. Prices include postage. Pints at one-half the quart rates. 15c. per quart discount if sent by express. See special prices by the peck or bushel on page 22. Our packets contain about two ounces.

*Gradus.-See novelties. Per pkt. 10c, 1/2 pt. 20c, qt. 60c.

Iowa Challenge.-An extra early variety of superior merit which is a favorite with Des Moines market gardeners. We can in all confidence say that after a trial of nearly all extra early varieties offered to the trade we have not found one possessing more merit, hence its name. For the market gardener it has no superior. It is not only extremely early and prolific, but it is of good flavor. All the good qualities of the Extra Early are most nearly brought to perfection in the Challenge. Vines 18 inches. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 12c, qt. 40c.

Rural New Yorker.-Very early and of most even growth and maturity; 80 to 90 per cent of the pods can be removed at one picking. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 10c, qt. 35c.

[Image: Dwarf Champion pea plant]

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First and Best.-A standard first early variety popular with gardeners in all parts of the country. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 12c, qt. 40c.

*Dwarf Champion.-This extra choice new variety is a great improvement on the old Champion of England which has been one of the sweetest, best and most popular varieties for the last 30 years. The old variety is very tall (6 feet) while this new sort grows only 2 1/2 feet, and still the vines are vigorous with a great profusion of very large pods filled with large sized peas of superior quality and very sweet. It is medium late and suited to main crop. Everyone who wants extra choice peas for family use should plant a few of these. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 50c.

*Telephone.-Immensely productive of the finest quality and excellent, sugary flavor; vines very strong, the pods are of large size, with six or seven large delicious peas; height four feet. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 50c.

*Champion of England.-One of the richest and best flavored peas grown. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 10c, qt. 35c.

*Everbearing.-Height two feet; late to very late; hardy, vigorous, enormous cropper, pods and peas of large size and good quality. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 12c, qt. 40c.

*Improved Stratagem.-Late variety for family or market use. Half dwarf, vigorous, branching habit, and under favorable conditions an enormous cropper. Pods long and filled with seven to nine large peas of extra fine quality. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 50c.

Mammoth Luscious Sugar.-This new sugar pea bears pods much larger than any other variety, often six to seven inches long, and an inch and one-half broad. They should not be shelled, but the peas and pods eaten together, and as they contain so much sugar, starch, and gluten, they are very nutritious for family use. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 50c.

*Nott's Excelsior.-A superb new variety, and we are sure our customers will welcome it as an ideal family and market pea. It is fully as sweet and delicious as the American Wonder and grows one-half taller. Pods are larger and it is far more productive than the Premium Gem, and it is within a day or two as early as the first early smooth peas. Mr. George Buchanan writes: "I found these peas a very distinct, pure sort, with many marked excellencies over the American Wonder, Premium Gem, Advancer, etc. The peas were ready for table use within forty-three days from planting. Quality very superior. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 50c.

*Juno.-This is considered by many by far the best wrinkled pea of its class to-day. It has very robust vines; stout, straight pods usually borne in pairs. The pods are very thick, broad-backed all the way up and filled from the stem to the tip with seven to nine sweet, delicious, dark green peas of immense size. Its height is two feet its season from medium early to main crop. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 50c.

Dwarf White Marrow.-An improvement on the old Large White Marrowfat. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 10c, qt. 35c.

Black Eyed Marrowfat.-Is grown largely by gardeners and also sown as a field pea for stock. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 10c, qt. 30c.

*Abundance.-A standard medium early sort. Large and productive. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 12c, qt. 40c.

Field Peas.-See list of Miscellaneous Field Seeds.

Iowa Seed Company, 34... Des Moines, Iowa.

[Left Column] Pepper. One ounce will produce about 1,800 plants. Sow seed in hotbed early in spring; transplant to open ground when the weather is favorable, in warm, mellow soil, in rows eighteen inches apart. Seeds germinate slowly, and require considerable heat. Packets contain about 600 seeds.

Kaleidoscope.-A beautiful new variety, the plant when loaded with fruit being very ornamental as the fruit differs so greatly in color. The fruit is of a yellowish-cream color and then changes to canary, then deepening to orange, then turns into pink until it becomes a deep, shining scarlet. The fruit is of the size of a plum. Per pkt. 10c, oz. 35c.

Ruby King.-Very large size 4 1/2 to 6 inches long, by 3 1/2 to 4 inches thick. When ripe they are of a beautiful bright ruby red color and are always remarkably mild and pleasant to the taste. Each plant produces from six to twelve large, handsome fruits. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 65c.

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Mammoth Golden Queen.-Average a third larger than Ruby King. Eight to ten inches long, bright waxy, golden yellow, and mild flavor. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 65c.

Red Cluster.-Similar to the Chili, but smaller and more productive. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 65c.

Coral Gem Bouquet.-This new red-hot pepper is the finest of the smallest-sized varieties. Excellent for pepper sauce. Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c.

Red Chili.-Small, very hot. Used everywhere for pepper sauce. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 60c.

Large Bell, or Bull Nose.-An early standard sort. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c.

Sweet Mountain, or Mammoth.-Similar to the above but milder. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c.

Red Cayenne.-Per pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 90c.

Mustard.-Ger. Senf. One ounce will sow about 75 feet of drill. A pungent salad, used sometimes with Cress, also for greens. Sow thickly in rows, and cut when about two inches high.

Southern Giant Curled.-Highly esteemed in the South, where the seed is sown in the fall, and the plants used very early in the spring as salad. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

White English or London.-Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c.

Chinese Golden.-Forms a compact bushy plant. Leaves very thick, finely curled, and of a bright golden yellow color. Very slow to go to seed. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 45c.

[Image: Improved Guernsey Parsnip.] Parsnips. One ounce will sow 200 feet of drill; 5 lbs. to an acre. Sow early in spring in good rich soil, which has been plowed deep, in drills 15 inches apart, covering half an inch. Thin to five or six inches apart in rows. They are improved by frost.

Improved Table Guernsey.-A greatly improved and wonderfully fine strain of the Guernsey Hollow Crown Parsnip. The roots do not grow as long as the Hollow Crown, but are of greater diameter and more easily gathered. It is a very heavy copper; the roots are smooth, with a deep hollow crown and a small top. The flesh is fine grained and sweet, and of excellent quality; cooks evenly all the way through to the center which is as fine, soft and even in quality as outside portions. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 65c.

Long Sugar, or Hollow Crown.-The old standard. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c.

Rhubarb. Or Pie Plant. One ounce will produce about 100 plants. Succeeds best in deep, rich soil. Sow in spring in drills; cover one inch. Thin plants to six inches apart. Transplant in autumn or spring to permanent beds, three feet apart each way.

Ideal Mammoth.-See Novelties. Per pkt. 10c, oz. 25c.

Victoria.-The old standard sort. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 10c, lb. $1.65.

Mammoth Rhubarb Roots.-By mail 25c each; $2.00 per dozen.

[Right Column] Parsley. One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill. Sow in March, thinly in drills one foot apart and half an inch deep. Soak seed in warm water a few hours before sowing. For winter use protect in a glass frame or light cellar.

Market Gardener's-An extra choice stock with dark green, beautifully curled mossy leaves, very ornamental in its growth, and very productive. Most valuable for either garnishing or flavoring. Earlier than other varieties and what is more important it retains its dark green color late in the fall, and continues to produce well throughout the winter when transferred to the greenhouse. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c.

[Image: Market Gardener's Parsley.]

Champion Moss Curled.-A very select stock, most beautifully crimped and curled. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c.

Hamburg.-A turnip rooted variety used for flavoring soups, etc. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 65c.

Tobacco. One ounce will sow about 25 square feet and produce plants for one acre. This is a paying crop and will do well in this State. The following varieties have been thoroughly tested in this climate. Early in the spring burn a brush pile on the ground to be used for seed bed. Then thoroughly pulverize the soil, digging and mixing in ashes. Sow seeds very shallow. When plants are six inches high transplant into rows four feet apart.

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Mammoth Muscatelle.-Early, and of finest texture. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 65c.

Hester.-Ripens early; adaptable to a wide range of soil and latitude, therefore surest. Yellow. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 75c.

Sterling.-Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 65c.

Big Havana.-Heavy cropper, fine texture, delightful flavor, earliest cigar variety to mature and ripen. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 65c.

Conneticut Seed Leaf.-Well adapted to this climate. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 65c.

Red Cross Peanuts. Peanuts can be grown in Iowa, and everyone should plant a few for themselves and children. This very desirable variety is as early as the earliest, the most hardy, very prolific and of the best quality. Boys, here is a chance for you. Think of growing peanuts in your own garden and having plenty of them to eat. Shell the nuts carefully so as to not break inside skin, and plant as soon as the ground becomes warm, from two to thee feet apart each way, four or five to the hill, covering two inches. The soil should be deep and mellow. They produce 25 to 70 bushels per acre, and are as easily cultivated as corn. Price per large package, 10c; lb. 40c, postpaid. By express 5 lbs. or more @ 25c.

[Image] Kohl Rabi.-Ger. Kohlrabi. One ounce will produce about 2,500 plants. If you have never grown Kohl Rabi you should try it this year. It is a most excellent vegetable intermediate between the cabbage and turnip. It is easily grown, the seed usually being sown in drills and afterwards transplanted like cabbage to rows 18 inches apart and about 10 inches in the row. Cook like turnips.

Goliath Purple.-This new variety is of immense size, solid and sweet; considered by many far superior to cabbage or turnip and decidedly more nutritious. Keeps well. In buying it will pay you to have the best. Per pkt. 10c, oz. 35c, 1/4 lb. $1.00, lb. $3.00.

Early White Vienna.-Flesh white and tender; good market sort. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.

Early Purple Vienna.-Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 65c, lb. $2.00.

Iowa Seed Company, 35... Des Moines, Iowa.

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King of Mammoths.-The largest variety of true pumpkins. The flesh and skin are of a bright golden yellow, fine grained and of good quality. We know of one specimen that reached the enormous weight of 245 pounds. One customer writes us that he grew one weighing 158 pounds, and on the same vine had five other pumpkins from 90 to 104 pounds each in weight-over 640 pounds grown from one seed. Farmers and gardeners just think of that kind of a crop! Will it not pay you to grow the King of Mammoths and exhibit them at your county fair? Our seed was saved from large select specimens[.] Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.

Mammoth Etampes.-A giant variety from France, where it is quite celebrated[.] Bright glossy red color; splendid for exhibition. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25.

Try the collection of Mammoth Pumpkins one packet each New Atlas, King of Mammoths, Mammoth Tours and Mammoth Etampes, Only 20 Cents. A prize of $10.00 will be paid for the largest pumpkin grown from our seed this year, the report to be sent in not later than October 15th. Full directions for growing large specimens sent with each collection.

Mammoth Tours.-Also called Mammoth Whale. Originated near Tours, France, where it is largely grown, both for feeding cattle and for table use. Grows to an immense size, sometimes three feet in length and to a weight of 100 to 200 pounds. Flesh of a salmon color. Seed of a peculiar shape. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. $1.25.

Japanese Pie.-Flesh very thick and of rich salmon color, nearly solid. Dry and sweet, making rich pies without eggs. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

Large Cheese.-A flat variety commonly called sweet pumpkin throughout the west. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c.

Connecticut Field.-The common field or cow pumpkin. If you have any live stock to feed it will pay you to put in a few acres of these. Per oz. 5c, 1/4 lb. 10c, lb. by mail 35c[.] By express or freight, 10 lbs. $1.75; bushel of 25 lbs. $3.00.

Endive. One ounce will sow 60 square feet. One of the best and most wholesome salads for fall and winter use. When leaves are eight inches long tie them together with string near the top to blanch. Extra curled.-Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c.

Cress, or Pepper Grass. One ounce will sow about 16 square feet. Early Curled.-A well known salad. Sow early and at intervals during the season; cover seeds lightly. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c.

True Water.-Sow the seeds along the border of running water and cover lightly[.] Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c.

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Salsify, vegetable oyster. One ounce will sow about fifty feet of drill. Why don't you grow salsify? We are certain if you grow it one year you would never be without it. Salsify is one of the most delicious and nutritious of vegetables, and should be more generally cultivated for use in winter, when the supply of really good vegetables is so limited. It has the true oyster flavor, and makes a delicious and inexpensive substitute for them in soup, etc. Cultivate like parsnips.

Mammoth Sandwich Island.-Averages fully double the size of the old Long White. The roots are white, smooth and, notwithstanding their enormous size, are of superior quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.

Wisconsin Golden.-A most distinct and valuable new sort that we are now confident will suit customers. It is of strong, vigorous growth; the leaves are dark green in color, finely crimped and curled. The roots are large, smooth and have a decided yellow cast, which gives it its name. They cut smooth and even throughout, unusually brittle and never stringy. When prepared for the table are very rich, tender and delicious in flavor. Pkt. 10c.

Okra, or Gumbo. One ounce will sow about 80 feet of drill. Why not try Okra this year? It is extra nice for soups, stews, etc., and also much liked when pickled. Sow at the usual time of tender vegetables, in drills 2 inches deep, leaving the plants from 2 to 3 feet apart.

Dwarf White Velvet.-Pods round, smooth and of an attractive white velvety appearance, very tender and of superior flavor. Plants dwarf and very productive. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 35c, lb. $1.00.

[Right Column] Pumpkins. One ounce will plant 25 hills; 4 pounds will plant one acre. The best, most enterprising and most prosperous farmers put in a crop of pumpkins every year. They can be grown separately or with a corn or potato crop and do not seem to interfere in the least. They are valuable for feeding to stock, and what is a fair without pumpkins or a Thanksgiving dinner without pumpkin pie? If planted with corn two pounds with plant one acre.

New Atlas.- See Novelties. Per pkt. 10c.

Yankee Pie.-This is the noted New England Pie or Small Sugar pumpkin. Same shape and color as the Connecticut Field, but smaller, and very sweet, fine grained and one of the best varieties for table use. We have sold this to thousands of customers in all parts of this country and it pleases everyone for making pies. Early and very productive. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c.

Calhoun.-A great improvement on the Large Cheese pumpkin. Color creamy brown, flesh deep salmon yellow, fine grained, while the seed cavity is very small. Rind thin. When cooked it is very yellow and makes pies of a rich color, sweet and of the finest quality. Has been recently re-named by one dealer the "New Thanksgiving Pumpkin." Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.

White Cushaw, or Jonathan.-Attractive and sells better than the old green striped sort. It is a large bottle-shaped variety. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

[Image: King of Mammoths Pumpkin.] Curled Chervil. One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill. Leaves used in soups and salads. Leaves have a pleasant aromatic taste which is greatly liked. Cultivate like parsley. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c.

[Image: White Velvet Okra.]