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34th ANNUAL CATALOGUE 1904 IOWA SEED CO DES MOINES IOWA. U.S.A.

[image] ROGER LAMBERLIN TULIP ROSE SUNRISE HELEN GOULD. FRANCIS E. WILLARD. BESSIE BROWN. SEEDSMEN TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE 1904 Rose Collection These SIX ROSES for 75¢.

ONLY ONE QUALITY THE BEST

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DES MOINES, IOWA, January, 1904

[images] WAREHOUSE SEED STORE OFFICES BIRD STORE MAIL ORDER DEPARTMENT GOLD FISH PONDS GREENHOUSES SEED FARMS - 8600 ACRES IOWA SEED CO'S ESTABLISHMENTS 1903 DESMOINES IOWA.

TO OUR CUSTOMERS:

IN presenting this our THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL CATALOGUE, we desire to most heartily thank our many friends for their liberal patronage the past season, and we are more than ever determined this year to give each customer the best seeds that they have ever had, and to fill their orders promptly and well, realizing that in the past our promptness and care in filling orders has made many friends. It is our highest ambition to merit the title which has so often been been applied to us, namely: "Seedsmen to the American People."

Almost every one in Iowa who uses seeds knows the IOWA SEED COMPANY and our Choice Iowa Seeds are sown in every neighborhood in this and the surrounding states, and to a great extent throughout the country. This business has now reached such proportions and is so diversified that it is impossible to conduct it all under one roof, and the accompanying illustrations will help you appreciate our efforts in building up one of the most substantial business enterprises in the world today. In the local retail store at 613-615, Locust Street, are located also our offices, and fifteen stenographers are kept busy answering the correspondence, as during the busy season we receive 2000 to 5000 letters every day. All orders are filled in our mail order building on Eighth Street, which we built and arranged especially for this purpose. Large quantities of seeds are stored in our Fifth Street warehouse, but no orders are filled there except car-load lots. We have 24 greenhouses and 20 acres of land surrounding them devoted to growing flower plants and bulbs, and it requires 8,600 acres to grow our garden and farm seeds. Our Bird and Gold Fish mail order trade is undoubtedly the largest in the world. We keep it separate from the seed business. Our Bird Store on Walnut street is a place of much interest. We are always glad to have our customers call and examine our stock and manner of doing business. We have no secrets and freely invite every one to inspect all departments. Hoping that you will give us the pleasure of filling your order, and assuring you that it shall receive our best attention, we remain Yours Respectfully, IOWA SEED COMPANY.

Suggestions to Customers ORDER EARLY.-The best time to order is just as soon as you receive this catalogue, as we can always give your orders more of our personal attention if they come in before the rush of the spring trade. Please use the order sheet as it makes it more convenient for us in filling orders. Terms are invariably cash with order as we keep no book accounts in our mail order department, and the expense of sending goods C. O. D. is quite large. Postage stamps received as cash. CHARGES PREPAID.-All Vegetable and Flower Seeds, Bulbs and Plants, except those noted, are sent prepaid by mail or express by the quickest and most direct routes unless ordered otherwise, and we guarantee their safe arrival. Seeds sold by the peck or bushel, field seeds, potatoes, implements and other heavy goods are sent by freight or express, purchaser paying charges. DISCOUNTS. -On all orders for seeds in packets the purchaser may select twenty-five cents' worth extra for each one dollar sent us. This refers only to seeds in packets, not in bulk. Each year we put up thousands of packets of seeds for free distribution among our customers, by adding liberally of them to orders. SMALL ORDERS.-If you only want a single packet, do not hesitate to send for it. We take as much pains to fill small orders promptly and correctly as we do large ones. Orders for Flower Plants and Nursery Stock, however, must amount to at least fifty cents. WHAT WE GUARANTEE.-That all money sent us for seed shall reach us if sent by registered letter, P. O., or express money order or bank draft, made payab1e to our order. That your order will be filled promptly and well. That goods ordered will reach you safely.

Suggestions to Customers OUR RESPONSIBILITY.- As this book will probably go into the hands of many who are unacquainted with us, this question will naturally arise, and in answer to same we refer you, by permission, to the Valley National Bank, of this city, to the postmaster or to any of the various express companies. ABOUT WARRANTING.-We thoroughly test all our seeds and nothing is sent out which we do not believe to be good in every respect. When it is considered how many are the contingencies on which the success of any crop depends, such as sowing too deep or too shallow, too wet or dry soil, unfavorable weather, insects, etc., our customers will readily see that it would be sheer folly for anyone to warrant them to produce a perfect crop, and we want it plainly understood that while we exercise great care to have all seeds pure and reliable, and also true to name, we do not give any warranty, express or implied. If the purchaser does not accept the seeds on these terms and conditions, they are to be returned at once, and the money that has been paid for same will be refunded. However, we have so much confidence in our seeds that we hereby agree to refill any retail order for vegetable or flower seeds free of charge should they prove otherwise than as we represent them. We know of no responsible seed firm in the world which guarantees seeds any further than this. OUR GERMAN FRIENDS will be pleased to notice that we also issue a catalogue in the German language, and we will take pleasure in sending a copy free on request. Tell your German neighbors about it.

We are Pleased to Receive Samples of New, Rare or Superior Seeds You May Send Us for Trial.

[image] The entire collection of 6 unequaled Roses for 75 cts. Any 3 for 40 cts. I Love Roses, Don't You?

1904 ROSE COLLECTION. There is no flower so popular as the rose. The demand for them is almost doubling every year, and this is largely because their cultivation is becoming better understood and people succeed in producing a plenteous supply of flowers the year around. By our improved methods of culture we are able to propagate much better plants at a lower cost than ever before and we give our customers the benefit. The world has been searched over to secure the grand varieties which we are offering this year and they are sure to please all. The wreath on the front cover of this catalogue portrays their beauties as nearly as the artist could depict, but neither pen nor brush can do them justice, and we want you to see them for yourself. We have therefore made the price very low. The six for 75 cents. BESSIE BROWN.-This is called by rose specialists the finest new variety which bas been brought out for many years past. It is a hybid tea variety which originated in England. Blooms are very large in size, full double and of perfect shape; color, creamy white flushed and tinged with pink, especially at the edges of the petals which are shell shaped. It was awarded eight prizes at the great English floral exhibition. Blooms freely; is of the sweetest fragrance, and is just the thing for wearing. Each 20c. SUNRISE.-This grand new rose has taken first honors in the cut flower shows. When in bud form it is a deep coppery pink color, but as the blossom opens the inner side of petals shade from clear yellow to deep copper color thus making a pleasing color effect. The flower has the true Bon Silene fragrance and is desirable both in bud and when in full bloom. The foliage is also handsome - when young it is of copper bronze color, but as it becomes older it changes to a rich dark green. Each 20c. HELEN GOULD.-This is claimed to be the most beautiful and satisfactory rose for general planting ever introduced. It has proved itself to be the strongest growing, freest blooming and largest flowering hardy rose in existence. It is better for general planting than the American Beauty. The buds are beautifully shaped, long and pointed; the flowers are full and perfectly double; color rich, rosy crimson, particularly bright and glowing; also a good winter bloomer. Each 15c. FRANCES E. WILLARD.-Undoubtedly the best pure white ever-blooming rose ever introduced. Buds and flowers are of large size, perfect form, pure snow white color. It is delightfully fragrant and blooms freely. Plant is a strong vigorous grower. Each 15c. ROGER LAMBERLIN.-The most exquisitely beautiful and rich colored rose ever sent out, and in fact it is so very different from all other varieties that very few persons suspect that it is a rose. The petals are curiously fringed. Color rich, dark, glowing crimson, beautifully margined with white. Not a free bloomer. Each 20c. TULIP ROSE. (Madam de Watteville.)-Has created a great sensation in Europe. The flower when half open is the shape of a tulip and also of rich variegated color. It is a remarkable shade of cream yellow suffused with rosy blush. Petals are large and each one is widely bordered with bright crimson, thus giving it a very striking and beautiful appearance. The feathery shading on the petals is beyond description. Each 20c.

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VEGETABLE SEEDS. Our stock of vegetable seeds we are sure cannot be excelled either in quality or selection by any firm in the country, as we watch our growing crops with great care, taking pains to isolate and keep pure and true to name. Every variety listed is desirable and has our recommendation. Our packets are, we believe, as well filled as any reliable seed dealer's in the United States, and in fact a comparison has shown that they contain more seeds on an average than those of any other firm whose packets we have secured. We pay the postage at these prices, except on Beans, Peas and Corn at the peck or bushel rates. We make it a rule to carefully test all seeds as soon as received from the grower, or as soon as they are brought in from our seed farms. We also carry on extensive trials on our grounds by which we are enabled to offer only those strains of seeds which come up to the standard of purity and excellence, and are of the highest vitality, and the result is that we very rarely have complaints as our Choice Iowa Seeds are sure to please.

[image] RADISH PEPPER ONION LEEK LETTUCE CABBAGE SEED TESTING AND TRIALS.

[image] IMP'D EARLY VALENTINE.

Beans. Dwarf Bush Varieties. One Quart will sow 100 feet of drill. Dwarf or bush beans require no support, and should be planted in drills an inch and a half deep and drop the beans 3 inches apart in the drills. Beans are tender annuals and cannot be planted until danger of frost is past. A sandy loam is the best. EARLY PROLIFIC BROAD.-The plant is of robust, upright growth, entirely different from any of the ordinary varieties of beans. Pods measuring 12 to 14 inches in length are not uncommon and they are so broad and handsome in appearance that they prove very attractive on the market. Under special culture pods have been produced 20 inches in length. Pkt. 10c, 1/2 pt. 20c, qt. 65c, IMPROVED EARLY VALENTINE.-About ten days earlier than the common early Valentine. In addition to this it is more robust and vigorous, and produces the true, round, curved pods very abundantly. Unexcelled in quality and uniformity of ripening; nearly the whole crop can be taken at one picking, usually within 35 days after planting. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 45c. By express or freight, 1/2 pk. 75c, pk. $1.35. EARLY MOHAWK.-Very early and will stand more cold than most bush varieties. Vines large and stout with very large, coarse leaves, will stand a slight frost. The pods are from 5 to 6 inches long. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. [1?]c, qt. 50c. By express, 1/2 pk. 80c, pk. $1.50. STRINGLESS GREEN POD BUSH.-The only stringless green pod bush bean in cultivation, consequently it surpasses all others in crisp, tender flavor. The finely shaped, long, green pods are absolutely stringless and are ready to market two weeks earlier than the Valentines. It is of immense value not only to the market gardener but also to the amateur who seeks a rare quality early for the home table. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 50c. By express, 1/2 pk. 85c, pk. $1 50. HENDERSON'S BUSH LIMA.-Grows in compact bush form, producing enormous crops of delicious Lima beans. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 60c. By express, 1/2 pk. $1.25, pk. $2.25. WARDWELL'S KIDNEY WAX.- Free from rust and spots. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 60c. By express, 1/2 pk. $1.25, pk. $2.25. IMPROVED GOLDEN WAX.-More sold than any other variety. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 50c. By express, 1/2 pk. $1.00, pk. $1.75. LARGE WHITE MARROW.-Double as large as the Navy. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 40c. By express 1/2 pk. 70c, pk. $1.25. CHALLENGE BLACK WAX.- Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 50c. By express, 1/2 pk. $1.10, pk. $2.00. CALIFORNIA BRANCH OR PROLIFIC TREE.-Resembles white Navy. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 12c, qt. 35c. By express, 1/2 pk. 70c, pk. $1.25.

Pole Beans. Plant from five to six seeds in each hill, about two inches deep; one quart will plant 100 to 150 hills. GOLDEN CLUSTER WAX.- Long golden yellow pods in clusters of 3 to 6 from bottom to top of pole, and continues in bearing from the middle of July until the vines are cut by frost. This variety endures all kinds of weather, wet or dry. Pods are seven to eight inches long, fleshy, absolutely stringless, while their flavor is delicious. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 20c, qt. 60c. By express, 1/2 pk. $1.25, pk. $2.25. OLD HOMESTEAD.- Enormously productive, the pods hanging in great clusters from top to bottom of pole. It is entirely stringless and the pods are of a silvery green color, and cook tender and melting. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 50c. By express, 1/2 pk. $1.10, pk. $2.00. LAZY WIFE'S.- The pods of medium, dark green color are produced in great abundance, and measure from 4 1/2 to 6 inches in length. They are broad, thick, very fleshy and entirely stringless. The pods retain their rich, tender and stringless qualities until nearly ripe. Makes an excellent winter shell bean. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 20c, qt. 60c. By express, 1/2 pk. $1.25, pk. $2.25. KING OF THE GARDEN LIMA.-An improvement on Large White Lima. Pods of enormous size. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 50c. By express, 1/2 pk. $1.10, pk. $2.00. CUT SHORTS.-The old fashioned cornfield bean, so popular and often so difficult to obtain. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 45c. By express, 1/2 pk. 90c, pk. $1.60. WHITE DUTCH CASE KNIFE.-Yields an immense crop of handsome white beans of excellent flavor. Cooks easily. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 50c. By express, 1/2 pk. $1.10, pk. $2.00.

Borecole, or Kale. One ounce will produce about 3000 plants. A hardier vegetable than cabbage; excellent for greens during winter and spring; splendid winter food for poultry. Is improved by frost. Cultivate same as cabbage. EXTRA CURLED MOSBACH.-Fine crimped leaves, light green color; admirable for garnishing. Best for cooking. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25c. DWARF GERMAN GREEN.-Popular. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

[image] GOLDEN CLUSTER.

Beets. MARKET GARDENER'S.-The best and most profitable table variety. Its shape is well illustrated by the accompanying engraving. As will be noticed it is very symmetrical, with small tap root and but few fibrous roots. Unusually small tops. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50. EARLY CRIMSON GLOBE.-An extra choice table beet and is also very early. Skin very smooth and it is as handsome a beet as you can imagine. It is of a rich, deep red color, shading to purple. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. 90c. ECLIPSE.-This variety is one of the best early sorts. It possesses all the qualities requisite in a first-class beet, and is of a uniform globular shape, fine grained and delicious. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c. LONG DARK BLOOD.-Our stock of this standard variety is greatly improved, smooth, sweet and tender. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c. CROSBY'S IMPROVED EGYPTIAN. -It is a great improvement on the old Egyptian, being thicker, handsomer and more regular in shape, smooth, with very small tops and small tap root. It is of perfect shape when small, thus making a good beet for bunching. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c. DEWING'S IMPROVED BLOOD TURNIP.- An improvement on the old Early Blood Turnip. Globe shape, deep blood red color, fine flavor. A good keeper for main crop. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c.

[image] MARKET GARDENERS' BEET

Mangels and Sugar Beets. DIGNITY LONG RED.- Unequaled for yielding and feeding qualities. Grows to a very large size. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c. By express, 5 lbs. $1.50, not prepaid. GOLDEN TANKARD.- Best for dairy farming. Early, hardy and a heavy cropper, is of a rich, deep yellow throughout. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 45c. By express, 5 lbs. $[?.50]. CHAMPION YELLOW GLOBE.- Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 45c. By express, 5 lbs. $1.50. GIANT HALF SUGAR MANGEL.- This new hybrid between the Mammoth Red Mangel and Sugar Beet is of superior merit. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c. By express, 5 lbs. $2.00. KLEIN WANZLEBEN SUGAR BEET.- This variety is cultivated more largely than any other sugar beet, as it usually yields 15 to 20 per cent of sugar. A good yielder and of great feeding value. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c. By express, 5 lbs. $[?.50]. LANE'S IMPERIAL SUGAR BEET.- Very hardy and productive; much larger than above, but not as sweet. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 15c, lb. 40c. By express 5 lbs. $1.25. $10.00 PRIZE. We will pay $10 cash for the heaviest mangel or sugar beet grown from our seed this year. Report to be sent in by Oct. 15th.

DO NOT NEGLECT TO SEND FOR A FEW FLOWER SEEDS FOR YOUR WIFE.

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[image] NEW WASHINGTON WAKEFIELD

CABBAGE. NEW WASHINGTON WAKEFIELD.-In this grand variety we have a most superior strain, well worthy the name it bears. It is a leader, and is very early, the heads pyramidal in shape, larger than the Jersey Wakefield. Grows remarkably uniform, the heads are of even size. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 85c, lb. $2.75. ALPHA.-By far the earliest flat-headed variety in existence. It is remarkably solid, rivaling the Danish Ballhead. Very popular with the market gardeners. Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, lb. 90c, lb. $3.00. EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD.-Considered by many gardeners the very best early variety. Of large size for so early a kind and is certainly deserving of its great popularity. Heads hard and solid, and have few outside leaves. Our seed is the best quality, American grown. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 70c, lb. $2.00. WINNINGSTADT.-Cone-shaped summer sort, when sown late it is good for fall and even winter; a sure header and good keeper. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.75. MAMMOTH RED ROCK.-A market gardener's strain of unusual size, weight and color. Its handsome appearance, large size, solidity and good quality will make it very desirable to all who like red cabbage. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 75c, lb. $2.50. PREMIUM FLAT DUTCH.-This old and well known variety is still the standard winter kind. Its heads are large and solid, also first-class as a keeper. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50. IMPROVED DANISH BALLHEAD OR HOLLANDER.-This variety has bean selected and perfected for more than fifty years by the Danish gardeners. They prize it so highly that they grow it almost exclusively for winter cabbage, and annually export large quantities to London, Paris and other cities. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 75c, lb. $2.50.

IOWA SEED COMPANY'S SHORT-STEM DRUHMEAD [DRUMHEAD].-Our improved and selected strain of this popular variety has greatly pleased thousands of our customers during the past ten years, and so greatly has it improved during the time we have had it that in a large field it is almost impossible to find a head that is not solid and well formed. For sureness in heading, regularity of growth and even, large, solid heads, it far surpasses any other strain which we have seen, ripening evenly with very short stem or stalk, and large, solid, thick heads of fine, silky quality and of best keeping properties. It is almost all head and always sure to head. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 65c, lb. $2.00. EXTRA EARLY EXPRESS.-The earliest variety in existence and produces rather small heads long before the Jersey Wakefield or other varieties have begun to head up. Heads are solid and have but few outside leaves, therefore may be planted very close and yield large crops. It is a most important variety for the gardener. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.75. PERFECTION DRUMHEAD SAVOY.-The Savoy or curly cabbages are of much finer flavor and quality than the best of other kinds, and should be more generally cultivated. The variety we offer is the finest of the Savoys. The heads are large, finely curled and an excellent keeper. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 65c, lb. $2.00. LUXEMBERG HARD HEAD.-An excellent variety which is in great favor on the Chicago market, and the seed frequently sells there at $1.00 per ounce or more. It makes a medium size, very hard head of extraordinary weight. Owing to its remarkable keeping qualities, and the fact that the head remains as green as when gathered in the fall, is the king of all cabbage for late spring selling. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 75c, lb. $2.55. MABLEHEAD MAMMOTH.- Largest of all, have in some instances grown to a weight of ninety pounds, and the heads of such size that they would not go into a two bushel basket. Good for exhibition at fairs, but too loose headed and uncertain for main crop. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 75c, lb. $2 60. FOTTLER'S IMPROVED BRUNSWICK.-For summer and fall. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.75. SUREHEAD.-Very reliable in heading, good shape and large size. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 60c, lb $2.00. FILDERKRAUT.-Pointed head. In great favor among Germans. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.75. CABBAGE PLANTS.-See list of vegetable plants.

[image] SHORT STEM DRUMHEAD.

[image] SELF-BLANCHING.

CELERY. GIANT PASCAL.- Stalks remarkably large, thick, solid, entirely stringless, very crisp and brittle, self-blanching, clear white. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 60c, lb. $1.75. HENDERSON'S HALF DWARF.- Entirely solid, possessing a rich, nutty flavor. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 45c, lb. $1.50. WHITE PLUME.- The stalks, portions of the inner leaves and heart are naturally white and become fit for use by simply tying it up closely with soft twine. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.75. GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING.- This is by far the most popular variety now on the market. It is of medium earliness of dwarf compact habit, with thick, solid, heavily ribbed stalks, which blanch easily to a clear waxen yellow. Per pkt. 5c, oz. 30c, 1/4 lb. $1.00, lb. $3.50. WINTER QUEEN.- The finest dwarf winter celery. Of a rich green coloring, like Giant Pascal, it is more readily blanched and ready for use earlier in the fall. Pkt. 10c, oz. 40c, 1/4 lb. $1.25. CELERIAC OR TURNIP ROOTED.- Grown for the roots. Excellent for salad and flavoring, very popular among our German customers. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50. BOSTON MARKET.- Leaves dark green, stalks when blanched nearly white, excellent quality, solid, crisp, tender. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25. GOLDEN DWARF.- Waxy golden yellow, cylindrical, solid, crisp. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25.

CHUFAS. A nice little ground nut which is greatly liked by the children. In sweetness and flavor they resemble the cocoanut or almond and are considered very nice put on the table in a fruit dish with candies, and as an after dinner relish. They are very prolific, a single one yielding from two to four hundred. The nuts grow under ground, very near the surface, easily reached by pigs and poultry, and destroyed by them if they have free access. Plant in April, 10 inches apart in 2 1/2 foot rows. Cover them lightly. If the seed is very dry, soak them well before planting. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c.

GOURDS. JAPANESE NEST EGG.-Grows almost uniformly to the size, color and shape of a hen's egg. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c. DIPPER.-Makes a more light and convenient dipper than can be bought. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c. LUFFA, OR DISH CLOTH.-The peculiar lining of this fruit, which is sponge-like, elastic and durable, makes a natural dish cloth or sponge. Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c. MIXED UTILITY.-Seeds of the above mixed. Pkt. oz. 25c.

ORNAMENTAL POMEGRANATE. An ornamental litt1e fruit which a century ago was commonly grown in the gardens, but is now rarely seen. Grows on a pretty vine, fruit is round, yellow, irregularly striped with orange, red or mahogany; fragrant, a single specimen will sweetly perfume a room for many days, prolific and easily grown. Often called Queen Anne's Pocket Melon. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c.

PEANUTS. RED CROSS.- 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 not to break inside skin and plant as soon as the ground becomes warm, from 2 to 3 feet apart each way. Pkg. 10c, lb. 40c, postpaid. By express 5 lbs. or more @ 25c per lb.

CELERY FRESH FROM THE GARDEN IS A LUXURY APPRECIATED BY ALL.

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[image] PHARAOH'S DREAM

Sweet Corn. (One quart will plant 200 hills; one peck will plant an acre in hills.) Plant as soon as ground becomes warm in the spring in hills about three feet apart, five or six grains to a hill, and when up thin out, allowing three or four of the strongest plants to remain. Give thorough cultivation. We pay the postage on pkt., 1/2 pt. and qt. Deduct 10c on each quart if to be sent by express or freight. PHARAOH'S DREAM.-A novelty and the most productive and finest variety ever sent out. Owing to the fact that it so frequently produces seven ears to the stalk, it has been aptly named "Pharaoh's Dream." The ears are of large size and resemble the Stowell's Evergreen Corn. The corn is pure white, tender and of delicate flavor, remaining a long time in edible condition. Pkt. 10c, 1/2 pt, 25c, qt. 85c. By exp. pk. $3.00. EARLY SUNRISE.-The best early variety. Ears about six inches long, well filled out. Is quite productive and of excellent flavor. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 50c. By express, 1/2 pk. $1.00, pk. $1.75. EXTRA EARLY CORY. (White Cob.)-This has for years been the most popular variety with market gardeners for first early market. Of medium size. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 45c. By express, 1/2 pk. 90c, pk. $1.60. CHAMPION EARLY.-Without doubt the earliest large corn ever introduced. An average ear is about nine inches long. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 45c. By express, 1/2 pk. 85c, pk. $1.50. EARLY MINNESOTA.-An early variety. The ears are of good size, well flavored and of the best cooking qualities. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 12c, qt. 40c. By express, 1/2 pk. 70c, pk. $1.35. COUNTRY GENTLEMAN.-An improvement on the old favorite Shoe Peg Sweet Corn. The crop can be counted on to give three to five ears to a stalk. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 60c. By express, 1/2 pk. $1.25, pk. $2.25. CROSBY'S EARLY.-For medium early use. A good cropper and profitable for family use and as a market sort. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 12c, qt. 40c. By express, 1/2 pk. 70c, pk. $1.35. IMPROVED STOWELL'S EVERGREEN.-For many years the most prominent main crop variety and more largely planted than any other, being a general favorite with canners and market gardeners for late use. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 50c. By express, 1/2 pk. $1.10, pk. $2.00, bu. $7.25. MAMMOTH SUGAR.-This produces the largest ear of any sweet corn, a single ear sometimes weighing as much as two or three lbs.; sweet and luscious. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 50c. By express, 1/2 pk. $1.10, pk. $2.00.

Pop Corn. SNOWBALL.-A novelty of superior merit and makes delicious pop corn. Ears are of large size, fine shape; is very productive. Pkt. 10c, 1/2 pt. 20c, qt. 65c. PAGE'S NEW STRIPED RICE.-The best, handsomest and most attractive variety of pop corn in existence. The ears are of good size. Very productive. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 20c, qt. 65c. By exp. 1/2 pk. $1.25, pk. $2.25. MONARCH WHITE RICE.-The best white variety. Bears from 3 to 6 ears per stalk, and produces 1,500 to 2,000 lbs. per acre. It will pay you to try it. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 40c. By exp. 1/2 pk. 70c, pk. $1.25.

Cucumbers. One ounce will plant fifty hills; two pounds will plant one acre. Cucumbers succeed best in a rich, loamy soil. For first early, sow in hot-beds, in berry boxes, or in small flower pots, six weeks before they can be set out in open ground. 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. EARLY EXPRESS.-A very desirable novelty. It is by all odds the earliest variety in existence, producing fruit several days ahead of early Siberian, Extra Early Russian and other early sorts. Quality is the very best and it is as fine for slicing as any later sort. Color is lively green shading to white at the blossom-end as they grow older. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 75c, lb. $2.50. CUMBERLAND.-This is a hardy, rapid, vigorous grower, and one of the most prolific varieties. The pickles are thickly covered with fine spines, and the flesh is crisp and tender. We can highly recommend this variety. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 60c, lb. $2.00. PERFECT WHITE SPINE.-Fruit even and of good size, straight, well formed and symmetrical. It is of uniform shape, making it unexcelled for pickling. Immensely productive. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.75. By express, 5 lbs. or more @ $1.50. BOSTON or JERSEY PICKLE.-Is used almost exclusively by the market gardeners near Boston for pickling. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.75.

[image] EARLY EXPRESS CUCUMBER.

JAPANESE CLIMBING.- It comes into bearing quickly and continues to set fruit abundantly throughout the season. Of large size, tender, cylindrical shape, flesh pure white, skin dark green when ripe; of excellent quality for slicing. Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, 1/4 lb. $1.00, lb. $3.00. IMPROVED LONG GREEN.-A standard sort. Fruit about 12 inches long, firm and crisp. The young fruit makes the best of pickles, and when ripe is the best of any for sweet pickles. Packet 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 60c, lb. $1.85. IMPROVED CHICAGO PICKLE.-It is very prolific. Produces an immense number of desirable shaped pickles. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 60c, lb. $2.00. NEW ASTRO.-Fruit large, perfect shape, 8 to 12 inches long. They are of the very best quality for slicing, as the flesh is white and crisp and they have very few seeds. Pkt. 10c, oz. $1.00. EARLY CLUSTER.-Grows in clusters. It is productive and the quality is very good. Packet 5 cents, ounce 15 cents, 1/4 lb. 50 cents, lb. $1.65.

Cauliflower. One ounce will produce about three thousand plants. One of the most delicious of vegetables. Any soil that will grow cabbage will grow cauliflower. Give the same culture as cabbage, except that they need a cool and moist atmosphere and should be watered during dry weather. As the flower heads appear, the large leaves should be broken down over them to shield them from the sun and rain. HENDERSON'S EARLY SNOW BALL.-This is considered the eariest of all cauliflowers. Our stock is extra choice and cannot be excelled. Pkt. 15c, 1/4 oz. 75c, oz. $2.50. EXTRA EARLY DWARF ERFURT. Valuable for forcing. A very popular variety in Europe and with eastern gardeners. First quality. Pkt. 15c, 1/4 oz. 60c, oz. $2.00. EARLY PARIS.- A well known small variety which usually proves quite satisfactory. Pkt. 5c, oz. 50c. LENORMAND'S.-There is considerable call in this market for a late variety of cauliflower, and in the Lenormand's we have just what is wanted. It is of large size and produces well formed heads of excellent quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 60c. CAULIFLOWER PLANTS.-See list of Vegetable Plants.

[image] EARLY SNOWBALL CAULIFLOWER.

Chufas or Earth Almonds A nice little ground nut which in sweetness and flavor resembles the coacoanut or almond. The nuts grow underground very near the surface, easily reached by pigs and poultry, and destroyed by them if they have free access. Plant in April, 10 inches apart in 2 1/2 foot rows. Cover them lightly. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c.

Carrots. One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill; 3 to 4 pounds for one acre. For early crop sow in spring as soon as ground can be worked, in drills fifteen inches apart, covering one-half inch; thin plants to three or four inches apart in the row. For field culture rows should be of sufficient distance to admit the use of a horse cultivator; sow seed from the middle of April to first of June. A light sandy loam, deeply tilled, is best. EARLY SCARLET HORN.-Favorite for early crop. Sold largely in New York market bunched. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c. OXHEART-We do not hesitate to call this the most valuable variety. It is between the Half-long and Horn varieties, attaining a diameter of 3 to 4 inches at the neck, beautiful shape, rich orange color. Where others require digging it is easily pulled; produces roots as early as any variety, continuing of best quality; excellent for hogs and other live stock and has yielded 1,200 bushels per acre. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c. DANVERS.- In form about midway between the Long Orange and Shorthorn class, growing generally with a stump root. Of a rich, dark orange color and large size. A first-class carrot for all soils, that is claimed under good cultivation will yield the greatest weight per acre with smallest length of root. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 65c. IMPROVED LONG ORANGE.-One of the most desirable for either garden or field culture. Fair specimens average 12 in. long, diameter of 3 in. at the top. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c. VICTORIA.- Largest carrot grown, heaviest cropping and most nutritious variety in cultivation. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c. By express, 5 lbs. or more, 50c per pound.

[image] OXHEART, OR GUERANDE.

TRY THE EXPRESS CUCUMBER - IT IS THE BEST QUALITY FOR SLICING.

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