1901

Iowa Seed Company, 36... Des Moines, Iowa. [Left Column] [Image: Early Scarlet Globe.]

Model White Box.-An improvement on the Philadelphia White Box, which has been popular for several years. It is of most handsome shape, very early and has but few leaves, thus making it of special value for growing in hotbeds or "boxes" and one-third more radishes can be grown in the same space than with most other sorts. It is of clear white color, solid, juicy and unsurpassed in flavor. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 65c.

Rosy Gem.-An improvement on the Scarlet Turnip White Tip. Their shape is perfectly globular, with rich, deep scarlet top, blending into pure white at the bottom, exceedingly tender, crisp and delicious, equally desirable for either the market or home garden. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c.

White Lady Finger.-An improvement on the White Naples, or Vienna. A large, white, crisp variety, about as long as Long Scarlet, and similar in shape. A very desirable sort. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 65c.

Chine Rose Winter.-One of the best winter varieties, bright rose colored, flesh white, firm and of superior quality. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

Improved Chartier.-Is decidedly distinct in appearance from any radish in cultivation. Its form is well defined by our engraving, the color at the top being crimson running into pink about the middle, and from thence downward is a pure, waxy white. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c.

[Image: Improved Chartier.]

[Middle Column] Radish. One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill; eight to ten pounds will sow an acre in drills. Radish seed should be sown in light rich soil as early as the ground can be worked, and for a succession, at intervals of two weeks until midsummer. Radishes must be grown quickly and have plenty of room or they will invariably be tough and pithy. Sow in drills one foot apart and thin to two or three inches apart as soon as the rough leaves appear. Most of our radish seed was grown for us in France, "the natural home of radishes," and we think it cannot be surpassed. There is a very short crop of many varieties of radish this year.

Early Scarlet Globe.-A most excellent early radish for garden culture, and for hot bed forcing there is no variety so desirable as the Early Scarlet Globe. It is the earliest; its color is the handsomest; in flavor it is the mildest, most crisp, juicy and tender. It is the market gardener's favorite as a forcing radish. It forms small top, and will stand a great amount of beat [heat] without becoming pithy. Its fine shape, well illustrated by the accompanying engraving, makes it sell for a higher price and more rapidly than any other shaped sort. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 85c.

Non Plus Ultra.-An improvement on the Deep Scarlet Turnip. Remarkably fine in quality, of very quick growth, and ready to pull within twenty days after sowing. Perfectly globular little roots, of very bright color and excellent shape; certain to insure ready sale on the market. It is one of the best strains of early radishes for forcing. Beds are planted, the crop matured and sold, and the same bed ready for a second planting all in thirty days. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 90c.

Cincinnati Market.-A most excellent long radish of beautiful glossy brilliant scarlet color, having unusually small top. The skin is very thin, and the flesh crisp and brittle and of a delightful pungent quality. It is undoubtedly the finest long red Radish for forcing, and will outsell any other on the market, and it is also an extra fine sort for the home garden, the quality being unexcelled. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 70c.

[Image: Model White Box.]

Wood's Early Frame.--Smaller and about ten days earlier than Long Scarlet, which it very much resembles. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c.

All Seasons or Celestial.--Introduced by us in 1890 and has proved of great value as a summer and fall sort keeping also quite well for winter use. Has large ivory white roots of excellent quality. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

French Breakfast.--Medium size, quick growth and fine quality. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c.

Early Long Scarlet Short Top. Very popular for family use. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c.

Early Scarlet Turnip.--Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c.

California Mammoth White.--Winter sort; flesh white, excellent quality, largest of all. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. 85c.

Long Black Spanish.--Popular winter sort. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

Giant White Stutgart.--Flesh and skin white, crisp, mild and good flavor. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

Mixed Radishes.--A mixture of over twenty choice varieties of early, medium and late radishes. This will give you radishes all summer, and you will be surprised at the results. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

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[Image: Perp. White Summer.] Perpetual White Summer.-This variety, introduced by us, has given splendid satisfaction to all who have tried it. Their shape is well shown by our engraving. They are pure white of uniform good quality, crisp and brittle, and they keep longer in a fit condition for the table than any variety we known of, hence their name Perpetual White Summer. Can be sown any time of the year and will always produce good radishes fit for market earlier than the Chartier, and keep in perfect shape for marketing about four weeks, or longer for home use. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.

Round Scarlet China, or China Globe.-An exceedingly handsome new variety which will prove to be popular. It is of medium size, bright scarlet color and globe shape. It grows very rapidly, being almost as early as the early forcing sorts and it holds its size and superior quality throughout the summer. The flesh is pure white, crisp, brittle and of most agreeable flavor. When sown later they make an excellent winter sort and keep well. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.

White Strasburg.-Of handsome oblong, tapering shape; both skin and flesh are pure white. The flesh is firm, brittle and tender, and possesses the most desirable character of retaining the crispness even when old and large. It is excellent for summer use, and it withstands severe heat and grows very quickly. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 65c.

Golden Dresden.-A little beauty, with golden brown skin, white flesh, crisp, juicy and of finest flavor. One of the quickest growing sorts, and tops are so small as to admit of close planting. No matter whether grown in the garden or in hotbeds you can depend on a remarkably perfect, early and uniform crop. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 85c.

[Image: New Golden Dresden.]

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

[Left Column] [Image: Early Prolific Marrow.]

White Bush Scalloped.-Similar to the Golden Bush. Color creamy white; an excellent variety for the family garden for early use. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c.

Early Bush Crookneck.-Splendid summer sort, early, productive, very fine quality. With all the new varieties recently brought out many claim that there is no summer squash superior to this. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 45c.

Sibley, or Pike's Peak.-Originated in Iowa. We recommend this as the very best standard variety of winter squash. Claimed to be a great improvement on the Hubbard. The shell is pale green in color, very hard and flinty, but at the same time so thin and smooth as to occasion the least possible waste in baking. The flesh is solid and thick and a bright orange yellow color, dry, and has a rich, delicate flavor peculiarly its own; more productive and a better keeper than either the Hubbard or Marblehead and we prefer it for our own table use. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

Mammoth Chili.-The "Jumbo" of the Squash family. The form is round, flattened at both stem and blossom end. The outer color is a rich orange-yellow; skin is quite smooth, with wide fissures. Flesh is very thick and of a rich yellow color; the quality is good and nutritious. They are most profitable to grow for stock feeding. They keep well throughout the entire winter. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.

English Vegetable Marrow.-A favorite English sort. The fruit is variable in size, from nine to eighteen inches in length. Skin is greenish yellow, flesh white, soft, and of rich flavor. Plant eight feet apart. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.

Spinach. One ounce will sow about 80 feet of drill; ten pounds to the acre. This is the finest "greens" of any plant in cultivation. For summer, sow early in spring in deep, rich soil, in drills one foot apart; cover one inch. Sow at intervals of two weeks throughout the season. For very early spring use, sow the winter varieties first of September, and protect by covering with straw. Packets contain about 800 seeds.

New Victoria.-This new variety is distinguished for its exceedingly dark black-green color, and also for its very long standing qualities, being from two to three weeks later than the ordinary Long Standing. The leaves are thick and spread out flat upon the ground. It is excellent for spring sowing, but not sufficiently hardy to withstand the winter in this locality. It outyields every other variety, and stands longer before going to seed than other sorts. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c.

New Zealand.-Very useful to supply the place of the ordinary Spinach during the hottest months of the year, or in dry, arid localities. A great acquisition and the most valuable of all for either the market or family garden. One plant will cover a space of ground three or four feet square. A few plants will supply a family with this delicious vegetable from July to October. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.00.

[Image: Victoria Spinach.] [Middle Column] Squash. One ounce early varieties will plant about forty hills; one ounce late will plant about twenty hills; 3 to 4 lbs. to the acre. Plant about the middle of spring in hills, the early sorts four to six feet apart, the late varieties eight to twelve. Thin to three plants in a hill. The soil cannot be too rich. Use Slug Shot to kill the bugs.

Early Prolific Marrow.-Early and productive-the two most important features for the market gardener-while its attractive color-brilliant orange red-good cooking and keeping qualities, make it popular with the consumer. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c.

Golden Bush.-An improvement on the old Yellow Bush Scallop or Patty Pan. The earliest of all squashes. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c.

[Image: Hubbard.]

[Image: Sibley Squash]

Long Standing.-A standard with gardeners. Leaves thick, fleshy and crumpled. Slow in running to seed, hence its great value for spring sowing. The leaves are round, large, unusually thick, deeply curled, and of a fine dark-green color. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 15c, lb. 45c. By express 5 lbs. $1.40.

Prickly, or Winter.-A very hardy variety, and will withstand the severest weather with only a slight protection of leaves or straw. The seed is pricky, leaves triangular, oblong or arrow shaped. It is used for fall sowing. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c.

Bloomsdale.-A Savoy-leaved variety bearing numerous succulent curled leaves. Very popular. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c.

[Right Column] [Image: The Faxon Squash] Faxon.-The flesh is a deep orange yellow; cavity very small and seeds few; the special peculiarity, however, is that while uncooked it appears to have a shell like any squash, but when cooked there is practically none, the shell or inedible part, being only about as thick as a sheet of writing paper. It is sweet, very dry, matures early and can be used as a summer squash. The vines are somewhat longer than most other sorts and fruit varies in color but these seem to be its only defects. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 70c.

Collection of Hubbard Squashes. True Hubbard.-This old variety has for years stood the test of all rivals, and is the most popular winter squash grown; hard, green shell; flesh bright orange yellow, fine grained, very dry, sweet and of rich flavor; keeps in perfect condition throughout the winter. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c.

Warty Hubbard.-A new strain of the Hubbard. The wartiness indicates a very hard shell, which is one of the best features of a long-keeping squash. It also denotes extra choice quality-the harder and more warty the shell of a Hubbard, the more delicate and sweet the flesh. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

Golden Hubbard, also called Red Hubbard.-This is a counterpart of the old Green Hubbard, except in color, which is a bright, deep orange-yellow, much richer in color than Hubbard, fine grained, cooks very dry, and is of excellent flavor. Its keeping qualities are fully equal to, while in productiveness it far excels the green variety. This is a squash that every market gardener should plant, for it is a "seller." Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.

Blue Hubbard, or Marblehead.-A splendid winter variety. Shell very hard, of a light blue color; flesh similar to the Hubbard in quality. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 65c.

White Hubbard, or White Chestnut.-The outside skin is a creamy white while the flesh is lemon yellow, fine grained, sweet, most excellent in quality, suggesting the flavor of a boiled chestnut. Size and form much like the Hubbard. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

Collection: One packet each of the above five Hubbard's for 20 cts.

[Image: New Zealand Spinach.]

Iowa Seed Company, 38...Des Moines, Iowa. [Left Column] [Image: The earliest tomato in the world, early Minnesota.]

White Excelsior.-Claimed to be the best purple tomato ever introduced and we have really been surprised to see what an exceptionally large crop it yielded. The fruit is of a dark, glossy, purplish red, very large, handsome, and nearly solid, which is a peculiarity, as most purple sorts like the Acme, are very full of seed. It is also unlike other purple sorts in that the skin is tough, so that they will bear long shipments and rough handling exceedingly well. By our illustration the very unusual depth of the fruit will be noticed, as they are not flat like many of other sorts. The vine is of dark green color, a vigorous grower and sets the fruit in clusters, continuing to bear throughout the season. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 30c, 1/4 lb. $1.00, lb. $3.25.

Matchless.-Well worthy of its name, for in beauty of color and symmetry of form it is indeed without a peer. The vines are of strong vigorous growth, well set with fruit. They are entirely free from core, of a very rich cardinal red color, and not liable to crack from wet weather, of largest size, and the size of the fruit is maintained throughout the season. Solid, of fine quality, and keeps well. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 75c, lb. $1.80.

Livingston's Beauty.-Originated with the late Mr. A. W. Livingston, of Franklin county, Ohio, and is one of the best ever introduced. Its beauty, size, shape, color, flavor, durability, and productiveness make it desirable to all classes of tomato growers. Glossy crimson with slight tinge of purple. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.

Honor Bright.-A splendid new variety, having angular color-changes of fruit during its development. It is at first of a light green color, then turns to a waxy white, next lemon and finally to a rich bright red. Its long keeping quality makes it especially valuable for shipping long distances. The fruit is of good size, solid, the vines vigorous and productive, and the tomatoes of excellent quality. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 75c.

Dwarf Champion.-Its habit of growth is peculiar, for not only is it dwarf and compact, but the stem being thick, stiff and short-jointed; it is almost self-supporting when laden with fruit. In productiveness it is unsurpassed. It is also very early. The fruit is of a purplish pink color, always smooth and symmetrical and the flesh solid and of fine quality. Can almost be called a tree tomato. The best variety to grow for plants for sale as they are so stocky. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 60c, lb. $1.50.

[Image: Crimson Cushion]

Crimson Cushion.-The Best Climbing Variety.-Persons who have only a small garden will appreciate this variety which can be grown on trellisses [trellises] and in this way three or four times as much fruit can be grown on the same space. It grows 7 to 10 feet high, if desired, but as most of the fruit is borne three or four feet from the ground well out of the reach of the chickens, it is just as well to trim off the tips. Fruit is extremely large, exceeding any variety on our list. Seeds are few and near the outside, leaving the center solid pulp, which ripens evenly throughout before the outside appears ripe. An elegant sort for slicing or putting up. Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c.

Mixed Tomatoes: For the advantage of some of our customers who would like to try all kinds, we have prepared this mixture of the varieties named above and several others, which we think will please all. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 30c.

[Middle Column] [Image: White's New Excelsior Tomato.]

[Right Column] Tomato. One ounce will produce about 2,500 plants. Sow early in hotbeds or seed boxes and when plants have four leaves transplant to four or five inches apart. Give plenty of air and endeavor to secure a vigorous growth. When all danger of frost is past transplant to the open ground, four to six feet apart each way. Well manured, light sandy soil is best, but it must be remembered that a surplus of mature stimulates leaf growth to the detriment of fruit. Through long years of selection we have now a stock of tomato seed which is far superior to that of most other dealers. Our packets contain about 500 to 1,000 seeds.

Bond's Early Minnesota.-This handsome new variety is, we believe, the earliest in existence. Vines vigorous with rather small leaf. When quite small begin producing fruits which are of fair size, of good shape, smooth, dark red color. They ripen evenly, remain solid a long time and never crack. Thos. H. Brinton, who grows about 100 varieties of tomatoes, has originated several of our best sorts, and who may be called the best posted man on tomatoes in the United States, writes us: "Bond's Early Minnesota is the best early tomato I have ever tried." Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 65c, lb. $2.00.

Imperial.-The fruits are perfectly smooth, very early, purple color, very deep, solid and thick meated, ripening up well around the stem. It is an immense cropper and a long keeper. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 75c, lb. $2.00.

Stone.-Very large, and of bright scarlet color; smooth; ripening evenly to the stem; exceedingly solid; is an excellent shipper; quality is the best. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 60c, lb. $1.75.

Dwarf Aristocrat.-Resembles the Dwarf Champion in every respect except in color of the fruit, which with the Aristocrat is a rich, glossy red. In size, productiveness, smoothness, flavor, etc., it is excellent. It is desirable for greenhouse or forcing under glass. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 80c, lb. $2.25.

Golden Queen.-An improvement on the old yellow Trophy. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 75c.

Lemon Blush.-The skin and flesh are a bright lemon yellow with a faint rose blush or crimson tint diffused over part of the surface opposite the stem. It may never become a popular market sort, but anyone desiring a choice table variety for home consumption should not fail to have it. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 30c.

Crimson Currant.-A most charming little fruit, which is quite small, hardly more than a half inch in diameter, of bright crimson color, and borne in long clusters containing 20 to 60 berries or tomatoes. Excellent quality for eating from the hand, or preserved. Per pkt. 10c, oz. 40c.

Yellow Pear.-A favorite with all who know them. The fruit is pear shaped and of a handsome deep yellow color; flesh yellow, solid and fine flavored. Highly esteemed as a table delicacy raw, but more used for preserving, or to make "tomato figs," also excellent pickled. Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c, 1/4 lb. 75c.

Strawberry.-For description see page 8. Pkt. 5c.

Perfection.- Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c.

Atlantic Prize.-An excellent early variety. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 65c.

Other Leading Varieties. Trophy... Pkt. 5c. Oz. 15c. 1/4 Lb. 50c. Lb. $1.50. Acme... " 5c. " 15c. " " 50c. " $1.50. Favorite... " 5c. " 10c. " " 35c. " $1.20. Ponderosa... " 5c. " 25c. " " 80c. " $3.00. Yellow Plum... " 5c. " 25c. " " 75c. " $2.25.

[Image: Dwarf Champion.]

IOWA SEED COMPANY, 39. DES MOINES, IOWA.

[image] THREE TABLE TURNIPS EXTRA EARLY MILAN EARLY SNOWBALL GOLDEN BALL

TURNIP. One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill, two lbs. will sow one acre. For early, sow in April in drills half an inch deep and 1[?] inches apart, thin to six inches apart in the drill. For main crop sow broadcast during July and August, and just before or during a showery time if possible. The soil shold [should] be rich and mellow and kept free from weeds. EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN.--One of the earliest sorts in cultivation. The bulb is very flat, of medium size, quite smooth, with a bright purple top; leaves few, short, and of light color, growing very compact and making exceedingly small, strap leaved top. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 85c.

EARLY SNOWBALL.--A globe-shaped, white-skinned turnip, which is exceedingly productive. The flesh is fine grained, firm, and of very delicate flavor. It is one of the best keeping of the white fleshed sorts, very early, and particularly adapted for family or market use. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c. SCARLET KASHMYR.--This new, extra early bright scarlet turnip, has a striking resemblance to a large radish. The flesh is white and crisp. Matures almost as quickly as the earliest radish, and when cooked is of unsurpassed quality. A good keeper, and with its beautiful scarlet color, early maturity and fine quality, is entitled to a place among garden favorites. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. EARLY WHITE EGG.--Very early and particularly desirable for the table. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c. PURPLE TOP STRAP-LEAVED.--The standard for this part of the country for late planting. Round, flat, good sized, small top, with but few leaves; flavor good. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c, 5 lbs. or more, not prepaid, @ 35c. PURPLE TOP GLOBE.--Similar to above, except shape. This is the largest yielder of any turnip on the list, and very desirable for table use or stock. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 55c, 5 lbs. or more, not prepaid, 40c per lb. BREADSTONE.--While of the Ruta Baga type, they are of such extra fine quality they deserve to be classed with the best table turnips. The flesh is white, fine grained, tender and sweet. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c. YELLOW ABERDEEN.--Excellent for cattle feeding. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c. MIXED TURNIPS.--All the table varieties of turnips mixed in equal proportion. A desirable mixture for family use. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 65c.

RUTA BAGA. Sow not later than June, in drills two feet apart, and thin out to eight inches in the row. MONARCH.--This grand, new and distinct form of the ruta baga, is, we believe, by far the best of all. The bulbs are of tankard shape, with very small neck, skin dark red above ground and yellow below, flesh rich yellow, fine grained and best quality. Only variety succeeding on our prairie soil. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c. IMPROVED AMERICAN.--Very solid, fine quality, valuable for the table and for feeding stock; good shape; small neck; smooth skin; keeps well; a choice strain. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c.

EARLY WHITE MILAN.--Much like the above, but it is pure white all over, instead of having purple top. Quite popular with gardeners. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. GOLDEN BALL or ORANGE JELLY.--A very beautiful and bright yellow turnip of medium size and of universally sweet and delicious flavor. It is hardy and one of the best of keepers. Flesh extremely firm and solid. Always brings a good price in the market. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c.

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WHITE SWEET GERMAN.--Large size, oval form and very solid flesh pure white and sweet. This is the best keeping variety. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 65c. CARTER'S IMPROVED HARDY SWEDE.--Large size, excellent quality, and an immense yielder. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c.

BEANS, CORN AND PEAS IN BULK. These low prices are for purchasers of large lots, they to pay freight or express charges. One-half bushel will be sold at bushel rates and one-half peck at peck rates. Better write for special quotations if you desire a large lot. Beans and peas are very short crop, prices advancing. [table] [column headings: PK. BU.] BEANS. Henderson's Bush Lima. $1.85. $6.75. Burpee's Bush Lima. 2.50. 9.00. Stringless Green Pod. 2.00. 7.25. Early Mohawk. 1.50. 5.00. Refugee, or Thousand to One. 1.50. 5.25. Improved Early Valentine. 1.85. 6.75. Large White Marrow. 1.25. 4.25. Long Yellow Six Weeks. 1.40. 4.75. Davis' White Wax. 2.00. 7.25. Scarlet Flagelet Wax. 1.85. 6.75. Wardwell's Kidney Wax. 2.00. 7.00. Improved Golden Wax. 1.75. 6.25. Black Wax. 1.75. 6.25. Rogers' Lima Wax. 1.85. 6.75. Yosemite Mammoth Wax. 2.25. 8.00. California Branch or Prolific Tree. 1.15. 4.00. White Dutch Case Knife. 1.75. 6.25. King of the Garden Lima. 2.00. 7.25. Lazy Wife's. 2.50. 9.00. Old Homestead. 2.25. 8.50. BEANS--Continued. Mammoth Horticultural. $2.60. $9.50. Cut Short. 1.85. 6.50. Golden Cluster. 2.25. 8.25. SWEET CORN. Early Sunrise. 1.00. 3.50. Extra Early Cory. .85. 2.75. Early Minnesota. .75. 2.50. Crosby's Early. .90. 3.00. Champion Early. .90. 3.00. Stowell's Improved Evergreen. .60. 2.00. Mammoth Sweet. .75. 2.50. Black Mexican. 1.00. 3.50. Country Gentleman. 1.00. 3.25. Fodder Corn (sweet). .50. 1.50. POP CORN. (56 lbs. bu.) Page's New Striped Rice. 1.25. 4.50. Monarch White Rice. .90. 3.00. Mapledale Prolific. 1.00. 3.25. Queen's Golden. 1.00. 3.25. FIELD CORN.--See pages 26 to 31. PEAS. Iowa Challenge. $1.25. $4.50. Alaska. 1.40. 5.25. First and Best. 1.20. 4.00. Rural New Yorker. 1.20. 4.00. American Wonder. 1.85. 6.75. Premium Gem. 1.40. 5.00. Nott's Excelsior. 1.75. 6.25. Juno. 1.40. 4.75. Dwarf Champion. 1.50. 5.50. Abundance. 1.40. 4.75. Gradus, or Prosperity. 3.25. 12.00. Champion of England. 1.10. 3.75. Improved Stratagem. 1.50. 5.25. Telephone. 1.50. 5.50. Everbearing. 1.40. 4.75. Mammoth Luscious Sugar. 1.75. 6.00. Dwarf White Marrow. .85. 2.75. Black Eyed Marrow. .85 2.75. FIELD PEAS.--See list of Field Seeds.

IOWA SEED COMPANY, 40. DES MOINES, IOWA.

RARE, CURIOUS AND VALUABLE VEGETABLES.

[image] VINE PEACH

VINE PEACH.--A splendid novelty which was introduced by us. The vine on which they are borne is somewhat similar to the musk melon vine, and requires the same cultivation. The fruit is about the size of a large peach, oval shaped, and of a bright orange-yellow color, somewhat russeted. For sweet pickles, pies or preserving, they are superb. Receipts for preparing them for the table will be sent with each order. In the west and northwest, where fruit is scarce, they are becoming popular, as they are easily cultivated, wonderfully prolific, and can be used in every way in which you would use a peach except that they are not usually liked raw. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c. GARDEN LEMON.--Introduced by us and it has been highly praised. It resembles the Vine Peach in manner of growth. Fruit is of the shape shown in our engraving, is somewhat smaller than Vine Peach, has thinner flesh, and is decidedly more acid, thus dispensing with the sliced lemons which are so important in putting up the Vine Peach. Directions for cooking with each packet. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c. ORNAMENTAL POMEGRANATE.--A very interesting and ornamental little fruit, which a century ago was commonly grown in the gardens but is now rarely seen. Grows on a pretty vine; fruit is round, of a bright yellow, irregularly striped with orange, red or mahogany; very fragrant; a single specimen will sweetly perfume a room for many days. Prolific and easily grown. It is often called Queen Anne's Pocket Melon. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 25c.

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ORNAMENTAL MICE.--The vegetable curiosity which has attracted so much attention. It is a native of Central Africa, having a small, neat-growing vine and bears numerous oval fruits, clear green in color, two and a half to three inches long, which are always completely covered with long, light-green spines or hairs. It will be found useful for covering a sloping bank or rockery and will produce great numbers of curious fruits. Pkt. 10c. CATERPILLARS.--Prostrate creeping plants with small yellow flowers, changing into "Vegetable Caterpillars." They are grown as curiosities, and sometimes as a harmless practical joke, are

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CHINESE TEA.--We are sure that many of our customers will be glad to grow this as a curiosity, if nothing else. The plant is of a shrubby nature, with beautiful shiny foliage and fragrant blossoms, requiring the same treatment as any tender shrub. Can be kept growing in pots through the winter. About 10,000 lbs. of tea per year is grown by one man in South Carolina. Pkt. 10c. COTTON.--This is grown as a curiosity in the north, and, if it is started early in the house, plants will be [missing text] ith cotton balls in autumn [missing text] rnamental plant, the bloom is [missing text] d plant with ripe cotton on [missing text] much attention. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c.

MOUGRI. A wonderful vegetable from the Island of Java, which is greatly liked by the natives. It is a great curiosity and if once seen it will never be forgotten. The plant grows to a height of 18 to 20 inches, but the great oddity of it is that the pods are very long, sometimes two or three feet, much longer in fact than the plant is high. The plant is of easiest culture. Seed may be sown early and transplanted when well started, two or three feet apart each way, [missing text] es radish when growing. The pods are solid, crisp and ten [missing text] say they taste "just like radish," other epicures insist that [missing text] they more nearly resemble the water cress. The flavor is most agreeable and when half grown they can be eaten on the table in the same way as roots of the common radish. In salads they will be highly esteemed and they make a good pickle. It is, however, when the pods are boiled that they are most delicious eating, like asparagus, and having a very delicate flavor. Per pkt. of 25 seeds 10c.

HERBS. In making up your assortment of seeds for the year don't neglect to order a few varieties of herbs. They should have a place in every vegetable garden. Sow seed in shallow drills one foot apart, and when up thin out and transplant to a few inches apart. The chief point is to harvest them properly, which should be done on a dry day when not quite in full bloom, then dried quickly and packed closely, and entirely excluded from the air.

All Five Cents Per Packet. Anise... Oz. 10c. Balm... Oz. 30c. Broad Leaved Thyme... Oz. 30c. Borage... Oz. 15c. Caraway... Oz. 10c. Coriander... Oz. 10c. Catnip... Oz. 50c. Caster Oil Plant... Oz. 10c. Chamomile... Oz. $1.50. Dill... Oz. 15c. Dandelion... Oz. 30c. Fennel... Oz. 15c. Hyssop... Oz. 30c. Horehound... Oz. 30c. Lavender... Oz. 25c. Opium Poppy... Oz. 30c. Rosemary... Oz. 45c. Rue... Oz. 30c. Saffron... Oz. 15c. Sweel Basil... Oz. 20c. Sweet Marjoram... Oz. 30c. Sage... Oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50. Tansy... Oz. 50c. Wormwood... Oz. 30c. Summer Savory... Oz. 20c. Mixed Varieties.--A mixture of all the above. Nice garden assortment. Oz. 25c.

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY. I have planted your seeds for several years and find them to be the best. Your Bargain seeds give good satisfaction.--Mrs. W. D. McFarland, Humboldt, Iowa. I would like to say in regard to the seed I ordered last year that they gave good satisfaction and I was well pleased with them.--Mrs. John Gulick, Lossing, Iowa. I received the seeds all right and am much pleased. They are nearly all up and are doing nicely. I enclose another order.--Mrs. Nellie Hitsman, Luther, Iowa. I wish to say that seeds and plants bought of you last spring were a great success.--Miss E. M. Callen, Malcom, Iowa.

Complete Garden Collection. A Bargain in Seeds. 38 Varieties for $1.00. All Good Desirable Sorts. Sure to Please You. Improved Golden Wax Beans. Old Homestead Pole Beans. Crosby's Egyptian Beet. Henderson's Snowball Cauliflower. Washington Wakefield Cabbage. Shortstem Drumhead Cabbage. Oxheart Carrot. Golden Self Blanching Celery. Early Sunrise Corn. Country Gentleman Corn. Extra Curled Cress. Japanese Climbing Cucumber. Perfect White Spine Cucumber. Improved Ground Cherry. American Mammoth Brussels Sprouts. Page's Striped Rice Pop Corn. Iceberg Lettuce. Improved Hanson Lettuce. Improved Green Nutmeg Musk Melon. Duke Jones Watermelon. Large Red Wethersfield Onion. Mammoth Prizetaker Onion. Nott's Excelsior Peas. Non Plus Ultra Radish. Improved Chartier Radish. White Strasburg Radish. Improved Table Guernsey Parsnip. Ruby King Pepper. Sibley Squash. Long Standing Spinach. Mammoth Sandwich Island Salsify. Market Gardeners' Parsley. Early Minnesota Tomato. Matchless Tomato. White Egg Turnip. Purple Top Strap Leaf Turnip. Monarch Ruta Baga. Vine Peach. Total 38 full sized packets sent postpaid for $1.00; at regular catalogue price they amount to $2.20.