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22 CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, PLANTS, BULBS, ETC.

A NICE LAWN Adds More to the Value and Beauty of a Place Than any other Adornment

Thank God for grass! No other glory vies
With the refreshing glory of the grass;
Not e'en the blue of the o'erbending skies,
Nor fading splendors when the daylight dies,
Can this sweet smile of living green surpass.

LAWN GRASS.
EVERGREEN MIXED LAWN GRASS SEED.-This is a mixture of the best varieties of grass seeds, suited for growing together in the central and northern states, and will make a beautiful soft velvety lawn and as handsome green as an emerald, and is formed of grasses which keep green from early spring all through the hot dry summer weather, until late in the fall. It comes up quickly (in about two weeks after seed is sown), and after once up it soon spreads to cover the ground and is ready for the lawn mower in six to eight weeks. Price per qt. (will sow 300 square feet), 25c, 4 qts. [8?]c, postpaid; by freight per bu. (15 lbs.) $2.75, 50 lbs. $8.00, 100 lbs. (will sow one acre), $15.00.
TERRACE LAWN MIXTURE.-It is difficult to get a good sod on sloping ground. This is a mixture of such grasses as have strong spreading roots, making a close turf which heavy rains cannot easily wash out. Qt. 35c, 3 qts. 90c, postpaid; by freight, per bu. (15 lbs.) $3.60.
CENTRAL PARK LAWN GRASS.- A very nice mixture for lawns but is of special value for parks and around country homes where it is not convenient to mow the lawns frequently. Qt. 20c, 4 qts. 75c, postpaid; by freight, bu. (15 lbs.), $2.50; 100 lbs. $[?4.00].
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS.-Many of our customers prefer a clear blue grass lawn to the mixtures. Our stock of this is the best grade of fancy cleaned new crop, tested seed. Lb. 30c, 3 lbs. 75c, postpaid; by freight, bu. (14 lbs,), $1.75.
SHADY PLACE LAWN MIXTURE.-This mixture is a combination of fine dwarf growing, evergreen varieties of grass, which grow naturally in the woods or in shaded spots. They are mixed in proper proportions to make a fine lawn under shade trees. Sow seed thickly, 1 quart to 150 square feet. Qt. 35c, 3 qts. $1.00, postpaid; by frt. bu. (15 lbs.) $4.00.
GOLF LINKS MIXTURE.-This is a mixture of various sorts of fine grasses, which, when liberally sown will produce a fine green sward during the season. Qt 30c, 3 qts. 75c, postpaid; by freight, bu. (15 lbs.) $3.00.
PUTTING-GREEN MIXTURE.-A mixture of extra fine grasses that makes a lasting turf. Qt. 50c, 3 qts. $1.25, postpaid; by frt. bu. (14 lbs.) $4.00.
WHITE CLOVER.-The well known common white clover is very hardy. Lb. 45c, 3 lbs. $1.25, postpaid; by freight, peck $4.00, bu. (60 lbs.) $15.00.
SOUTHLAND MIXTURE.-Mixture southern Blue grass, Bermuda grass and other varieties adapted to hot climates. Qt. 40c, 3 qts. $1.10, postpaid.
SWEET VERNAL.-A very fragrant grass. Sown with other kinds it exhales a pleasant aroma when the lawn is cut. Lb. 35c, 3 lbs. 85c, postpaid.

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LAWN BOOKLET.
A Complete 16 Page Treatise on the care of Lawns. Mailed Free on Request.

LAWN SUPPLIES.
All of the Best Quality.
NEW BALL BEARING CONQUEROR LAWN MOWER.-We offer our customers by far the best mower ever put on the market. The wheels are 9 inches in diameter, with skeleton rims. Stationary knife is of the best cast steel, hardened, tempered and self-sharpening. In all respects it is designed for hard, continuous service, and still the ball bearings and all parts are so perfectly adjusted that it runs as easily as a bicycle. As will be noticed the handles are a new style made specially for us. If desired we can furnish mowers with the ordinary handles at 50c less. The mowers are warranted and we are sure will please the most particular. Price for mower cutting 14-inch swath, $6.50; 16-in., $7.00; 20-in. for large lawns, $7.75.
TURF EDGER.-For trimming borders of walks, drives, etc., to make a square edge. Price 50c each.
EXCELSIOR HORSE LAWN MOWERS.-The best make, 30-inch cut, $80.00; 35-inch cut, $95.00; 40-inch, $120.
PERFECTION HORSE LAWN MOWERS.-A much cheaper pattern; 30-inch cut, $22.00.
IOWA CLIPPER LAWN MOWER. -For four years we have sold a great many of these and they gave splendid satisfaction everywhere. There was not one complaint. It is thoroughly weil [well] made, runs easily, does excellent work, cutting smooth and clean. Diameter of drive wheels 8 1/4 inches. Price for mower cutting 12-in. swath, $2.75; 14-inch, $3.25; 16-inch, $3.75.
GRASS CATCHERS.-The most successful device yet brought out for the purpose. It is easily attached to any kind of lawn mower we know of, and as it fastens to the handle only, it does not in any way interfere with the action of the mower. Cut shows it adjusted ready for use. No. 1, suitable for the 12, 14 and 16 inch mowers. Price 65c; No. 2, for 16 to 20 inch, 90c.

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[image] IOWA SEED CO'S NEW BALL BEARING CONQUEROR LAWN MOWER

LAWN SUPPLIES.
SAMPSON RUBBER HOSE-A high grade, five ply rubber hose. Per coil of 50 feet $7.50.
GREEN LINE COTTON HOSE.-Many persons consider the cotton hose more serviceable than rubber. Per coil of 50 feet $6.00.
DEFIANCE RUBBER HOSE.-(Half inch.)-Every year the 1/2-inch hose is becoming more popular, as it is lighter and easier to handle. Per coil of 50 feet $5.00.
DUDE HOSE REEL.-It pays to use a reel as it keeps the hose in better shape and saves considerable labor and annoyance. Price 85 cents.
MAGIC NOZZLE.-Sprays or will throw solid stream. Price 50c each.
PRESTON LAWN SPRINKLER.-The whirling arms give a beautiful fountain-like appearance and fine spray. The sled arrangement on which it rests makes it easy to move from place to place. Each $1.35.
FINLAY ROTARY LAWN RAKE.-It does the work of raking and gathering up all loose grass, leaves, twigs and loose litter. Price $12.00.
IRON RESERVOIR VASES.-These do not require watering oftener than once in ten days. Price $10.00 each; larger size $20.00.
EUREKA WEED KILLER.-Weeds, grass and moss are a nuisance on gravel and brick walks and driveways. Package 75c, by express.
ANT EXTERMINATOR.-Pkg. 50c, or postpaid for 60c.
GRASS HOOKS OR SICKLES.-Useful for trimming the edges of lawns, next to fences, around trees, shrubs, etc. Price 25c each, superior qual. 40c.
DANDELION PULLER.-Of special value for use on lawns; 50c each.
SELF CLEANING LAWN RAKE.-Best cheap device for raking the lawn. An automatic self cleaner, keeping the teeth clear. Price 75c each.
IMPROVED GRASS SHEARS.-An improvement on the ordinary grass or sheep shears. Each 50c.
CLEVELAND LAWN WEEDER.-"Extracting the root" is easy with this little tool and its use saves time and a great amount of back aching work. Price 75c.
PEERLESS LAWN FERTILIZER.-Lawn grass is a voracious feeder, and will not thrive and hold its beautiful dark green color and velvety appearance unless it is suitably fed. The lack of this one requisite causes very many poor and rusty looking lawns. Do not use barn manure as it is apt to contain objectionable grass seed and noxious weed seeds which you will have to fight for years to come. It is unpleasant to handle, ill-looking and decidedly odorous and dangerous to health. It cannot be evenly distributed, the result being that one spot is over-nourished while the next is starved. These objections are obviated by the use of our Peerless Lawn Dressing. Sow from 10 to 30 pounds per 1000 square feet surface. Price per 10 lb. pkg. 60c, 25 lb. pkg. $1.00, 50 lb. pkg. $1.85, 100 lbs. $3.50, 400 lbs. $12.

[image] 200 lbs LAWN FERTILIZER PUT UP FOR IOWA SEED CO. DES MOINES IOWA

IF YOU WANT BEST PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS PLANT SOME HARDY ROSES AND FLOWERING SHRUBS.