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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.

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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.