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IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA. 39

FRUIT PACKAGES.
WE ARE The oldest as well as the largest dealers in Fruit Packages in the west. The best always in stock at the lowest price; special prices in quantity.

[image] BEST & CHEAPEST BERRY BOX AND CRATE IN THE WORLD

BERRY BOXES.
Made of (poplar) heart stock, cut smoothly, and perfect shape; size 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3 7/8, and will hold a wine measure quart. Are put up in bundles of 500 boxes complete for shipment. We furnish 500 at the 1,000 rate; broken bundles at the 100 rate. Price per 100 35c; 1,000 $3.00. If a large lot is wanted ask for special prices.
ANNEALED TACKS.-One pound will make 1,000 boxes. Per lb. 25c; 5 lbs. $1.00; 10 lbs $1.75.
MAGNETIC TACK HAMMER.-Picks up the tacks and saves much of the labor. Each 12c.
FORMS.-Just the right size to make the boxes on, covered with an iron plate to clinch the tacks. Price 25c.
CRATES.-Ship in the flat. Hold 16 and 24 quart boxes; 16 qt. crates per 10, 85c; per 100, $7.00; 24 qt. crates per 10, $1.00; 100, $8.00.
CRATE NAILS -Twelve lbs. (will make 100 crates) for $1.00.
STANDARD WIRE STAPLING MACHINE.-The latest improved, and with it the boxes can be made with wonderful rapidity. Price $35.00. We can also furnish a cheaper one for $25.
CLIMAX GRAPE BASKET.-The best package for shipping grapes, cherries, plums, etc. It is the standard 8 lb. size, making a strong but light package nested for shipment. Price for 10, 40c, 25 for 80c, 100 for $2.75, 1,000 for $26.00. Ask for our prices in large lots.
SMALL CLIMAX GRAPE BASKET.-For fancy grapes, etc. Holds about 4 pounds; 40c for 10; 90c for 25; $3.00 per 100.
WARREN'S BERRY PICKING CRATE.-Price 25c; doz. $2.50.
DIAMOND MARKET BASKET.-It has two handles which close down over the edge of the basket. They are used quite largely for marketing grapes, plums, cherries, etc., as well as for some kinds of vegetables. Per dozen, 40c; 10 dozen, $3.50.

[image] ROTARY CORN PLANTER.

ROTARY CORN PLANTER.-Decidedly the best hand corn planter made, and a very desirable implement for those who have but a small field, or need to replant their ground. Price $1.50.
EUREKA POTATO PLANTER.-The best hand potato planter that we know of as it does the work perfectly. Also plants beans and seed corn equal to any corn planter. You will be pleased with this planter as it is giving complete satisfaction wherever introduced. Price $1.25.
RAMSEY ADJUSTABLE CORN HUSKER.-It is the most durable husker made, therefore the cheapest. Price 50c each, postpaid; 6 for $2.50.
DANDELION PULLER.-Each 25c; by mail, 40c.
MAGNIFYING GLASSES.-Wood frame 2 3/4 x 4 1/4, with legs. Price 75c each, or [8?]c each postpaid.
SPHAGNUM MOSS.-Price $1.25 per bale; five bales or more @ $[?.10]; ten bales or more @ $1.00.
CLIPPER SEED CLEANER.-This is an up-draft fanning mill and does the best work. Price only $22.00, or if sent direct from the factory in Michigan, only $19.40.
FARM FANNING MILL.-Price $16.00.
REDDICK MOLE TRAP.-If you are bothered with moles you should purchase one of these traps. Price $1.00.
OUT O'SIGHT MOLE TRAP.- Price $1.25 postpaid, or $1.00 by express.
INDIANA BROADCAST SEED SOWER.-Has a solid malleable iron frame, but the hopper and most of the balance of the machine is of steel. The bag will hold half a bushel. The crank can be used either on the right or left side. It weighs only 3 1/2 pounds; will sow 50 feet of wheat or rye at a round, 30 to 36 feet of flax, clover, timothy or millet; light grass seeds 15 to 30 feet. Price only $1.50.

[image] INDIANA SEEDER

IOWA BROADCAST SOWER OR GEARED LITTLE GIANT.-An improvement on the Little Giant. It is operated with a crank. Price $2.00.
LITTLE GIANT BROADCAST SEED SOWER.-Simple in construction, light, strong and durable, no feed plate to carry and only weighing 3 pounds complete. Each $1.25.
CONCAVED AND CURVED SEED POTATO KNIFE.-The right shape to cut 1, 2 or 3 eye pieces fast and not crack the tuber nor injure the germs. Each 35c, postp'd.

[image] PAT'D APL'D FOR

RAFFIA.-Excellent for tying asparagus and other vegetables. Also used for budding. Per lb. 25c; 10 lbs. $2.00; by mail, lb. 45c.
WATER'S TREE PRUNER.- The standard make; with
6 foot pole...$ .85
8 foot pole... 1.00
10 foot pole... 1.20

WIRE PLANT STANDS.
WE CARRY a larger stock of these than any firm in the west, and in place of the common iron frames we are now having them manufactured with steel frames, and they are far stronger, handsomer and lighter than any yet offered. Nicely finished with green paint and gold bronze. Will last 20 years.
NO. 10.-A very popular stand, well shown by the engraving, except that we usually make them with a gothic arch. Holds 20 to 30 plants. Height 5 feet 10 in.; width 40 inches and 26 inches deep. We sell more of these than any other pattern and are thus enabled to make a specially low price. List price $[7.0?]. Our price, including arch and hanging basket, only $4.50.
NO. 11.-Same as above; but without arch or hanging basket. List $5.50. Our price $3.50.
WIRE WINDOW SHELF.-This can be fastened to window frame, either inside or outside. It is strong and attractive, 36 inches long, 6 or 7 inches wide. Price $1.00 each.
WIRE BRACKET.-This new pattern is a very cheap, handsome bracket, made of tinned wire. It is easily put up, adjustable, can be instantly removed, is simple, practical and durable. Price, 4-inch, 10c each; $1.00 per dozen; 5-inch, 12c each, $1.25 per dozen; 6-inch, 15c each, $1.50 per dozen; postage 8c each extra.

[image] NO. 10.

LANG'S HAND WEEDER.-It is in our opinion the best weeder made. Its special advantage over all other weeders of this class is that it has a band which passes over the fingers, which when the tool is not in use, gives full use to the hand for pulling weeds and thinning out plants without laying down the tool. Price 25c, $2.50 per dozen, or 30c each postpaid.
EXCELSIOR WEEDING HOOK.-Can be used to great advantage among small and tender plants. Price 10c, dozen $1.10, or postpaid for 20c each.
FLUTED FLOWER POTS.-A handsome new pattern. Price is the same as for the common, plain pots, so they are sure to be popular. The following prices per dozen are for the pots and saucers: 4-inch 60c, 5-inch 75c, 6-inch $1.00, 7-inch $1.50, 8-inch $2.40, 9-inch $3.00. We make no charge for packing or delivering at the depot here. Orders for these must amount to at least $1.00. Many styles of handsome pots, jardiniers, hanging baskets and vases at extremely low prices. A nice plant is deserving of one.

[image] EXCELSIOR WEEDING HOOK

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BOWKER'S AMMONIATED FOOD FOR FLOWERS.
THIS PACKAGE CONTAINS SUFFICIENT PLANT FOOD FOR 20 PLANTS FOR ONE YEAR
BOWKER FERTILIZER CO.
BOSTON & NEW YORK.

BOWKER'S AMMONIATED FOOD FOR FLOWERS.-A fertilizer made especially for plants grown in the house, garden or conservatory; clean, free from offensive odor and is largely soluble in water, producing healthy plants and abundant blossoms, to which it imparts a rich and brilliant color. It starts plants at once into a vigorous and healthy growth, drives insects and worms from the soil. Large box containing sufficient for twenty plants for one year 25c, or postpaid 40c; small package 15c; postpaid 25c.
WALKER'S EXCELSIOR PLANT FOOD.-A soluble food for house plants containing all the elements necessary to nourish and make beautiful both flowers and plants. It makes brighter flowers and prolongs period of blooming. Large box containing sufficient for twenty-five plants one year 25c, or postpaid 40c; small package 15c, postpaid 25c.
ACME SEED DRILL.-It is simple in construction and by its use you will save time, save seed, make the work easier and get a better stand. Price $1.25, or to persons who order seeds from us also, price will be $1.00, charges prepaid.
NEW GARDEN TOOLS.-We have a great variety of ordinary and newest shapes of hoes, rakes, spades, etc., at reasonable prices.
IRON RESERVOIR VASES.-These are the best vases made for general use as well as for cemeteries as they do not require watering oftener than once in 10 days. The top part or earth receiver has a tube in the bottom extending down into the water reservoir which is packed with moss or sponges through which the moisture is drawn up into the earth by capillary attraction so that the roots of the plants always have sufficient moisture and are never overwatered. Price $10.00 each. Larger size $20.00.

[image] LAWN VASE.

FREE FLOWER SEEDS. 25 Cts. EXTRA ON EACH $1.00 ORDER FOR FLOWER SEEDS.